Live Updates: India vs England Match at Wankhede Stadium
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Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai City
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Samson's Boundary-Hitting Brilliance | India - 39/1 (3.2)
Samson continues his boundary-hitting spree | India - 39/1 (3.2)
March 5, 2026 7:14 pm
Sanju Samson is in exceptional form, striking the ball powerfully once again. He appears eager to accumulate runs and is currently dominating the bowling attack.
Samson's Hat-Trick of Boundaries | India - 34/1 (2.6)
Sanju Samson unleashes a flurry of boundaries | India - 34/1 (2.6)
March 5, 2026 7:12 pm
Samson continues his aggressive approach, hitting another boundary to complete a hat-trick of fours and sixes. He is overpowering the English bowlers with his powerful hitting.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson not out |
25 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 227.27 |
| Ishan Kishan not out |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 2.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 13.00 |
| Will Jacks | 1.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8.00 |
Samson Hits a Massive Six | India - 30/1 (2.4)
Sanju Samson unleashes a massive six | India - 30/1 (2.4)
March 5, 2026 7:08 pm
Samson sends the ball soaring into the stands with a powerful strike, showcasing his intent to score.
Samson Adds Crucial Runs | India - 24/1 (2.1)
Sanju Samson unleashes a powerful boundary | India - 24/1 (2.1)
March 5, 2026 7:09 pm
Samson finds the fence with a well-timed shot, contributing four vital runs to India's total and maintaining the momentum.
First Wicket Falls | India - 20/1 (2.0)
Abhishek Sharma caught behind, first wicket down | India - 20/1 (2.0)
March 5, 2026 7:09 pm
A sharp catch by Philip Salt off Will Jacks' bowling results in Abhishek Sharma's dismissal. India loses its first wicket after a promising start.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma c Philip Salt b Will Jacks |
9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Sanju Samson not out |
11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 220 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Jacks | 1.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Jofra Archer | 1.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
England Chooses to Bowl First | India - 16/0 (1.1)
England opts to bowl first after winning the toss | India - 16/0 (1.1)
March 5, 2026 7:11 pm
The England captain won the toss and opted to bowl first, setting the stage for an exciting match. The pitch conditions likely influenced this important decision.
Sharma's Confident Start | India - 20/0 (1.5)
Sharma dispatches Will Jacks to the fence | India - 20/0 (1.5)
March 5, 2026 7:11 pm
Abhishek Sharma continues his impressive start, elegantly placing the ball to the boundary. This well-struck shot boosts India's scoring rate and applies pressure on the English bowlers.
Sharma Finds the Boundary Early | India - 16/0 (1.1)
Abhishek Sharma finds the boundary early | India - 16/0 (1.1)
March 5, 2026 7:12 pm
Sharma opens his account with a crisp boundary, sending a clear message to the English bowlers. A confident start to the innings for India.