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| Bolwers script Indian win against England | | | Jaipur, Oct 15 : India relied on a clinical display by their bowlers to launch their Champions Trophy campaign with a morale-boosting four-wicket victory over England in a low-scoring Group-A contest here today.
After the bowlers did an admirable job to bundle out the visitors for a paltry 125 in 37 overs, the home team faced some anxious moments before overhauling the target with 20.3 overs to spare in a floodlit match at the Sawai Man Singh stadium.
The Indians were cruising along comfortably at 98 for two at one stage before losing four wickets in quick succession to make things a little too tight for themselves. Yuvraj Singh (27 not out) remained till the end as India scored 126 for 6 to notch up the victory as dazzling fireworks lit up the evening sky.
The hosts, who have been going through an indifferent form in recent times, were well served by left-arm seamer Irfan Pathan who buried his own poor form with the ball to spearhead an immaculate bowling performance.
Munaf Patel (3-18) and Ramesh Powar (3-24) complimented Pathan's extended new ball spell of 8-3-20-2 to rout the visitors to their lowest ever total against India.
The evergreen Sachin Tendulkar then guided the chase with a controlled aggressive innings of 35, which came from 41 balls and contained five fours.
The victory was worth two points for India who next face title holders, the West Indies, in their next clash at Ahmedabad on Oct 26. |
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