India's Steady Start in the Match Against England at Kennington Oval
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Venue: Kennington Oval London
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India's Initial Runs | India - 1/0 (0.2)
India's Initial Runs | India - 1/0 (0.2)
July 31, 2025 4:08 pm
Yashasvi Jaiswal opens the scoring for India with a single off Chris Woakes on the second ball of the innings, marking a confident beginning for the young left-hander.
Match Statistics
Batsmen
| Name | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokesh Rahul | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Bowlers
| Name | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Woakes | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
First Over Ends | India - 2/0 (1.0)
First Over Ends | India - 2/0 (1.0)
July 31, 2025 4:02 pm
The first over concludes with India at 2/0. Chris Woakes delivers a disciplined over, keeping the Indian openers in check and conceding just two runs. A watchful start for both sides.
Rahul Hits a Boundary! | India - 7/0 (2.1)
Rahul Hits a Boundary! | India - 7/0 (2.1)
July 31, 2025 3:59 pm
Lokesh Rahul opens his boundary account with a superb shot off Chris Woakes, sending the ball racing to the fence for four runs. This is the first boundary for India, bringing some much-needed momentum to the innings.
First Wicket Falls! Jaiswal LBW | India - 10/1 (3.1)
First Wicket Falls! Jaiswal LBW | India - 10/1 (3.1)
July 31, 2025 3:51 pm
Gus Atkinson claims the first wicket for England, trapping Yashasvi Jaiswal LBW for just 2 runs. This is a significant breakthrough for the bowling side.
Player Statistics
Batsmen
| Name | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Lokesh Rahul | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 63.64 |
Bowlers
| Name | Overs | Maiden | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gus Atkinson | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris Woakes | 2.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
Atkinson's Impactful Over | India - 10/1 (4.0)
Atkinson's Impactful Over | India - 10/1 (4.0)
July 31, 2025 3:46 pm
Gus Atkinson delivers a phenomenal over, claiming the crucial wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal for 2 runs and then bowling a maiden over to the new batsman, Sai Sudharsan. This over significantly shifts the momentum in favor of England.
Match Statistics
Batsmen
| Name | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Lokesh Rahul | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 63.64 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowlers
| Name | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gus Atkinson | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Chris Woakes | 2.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
Atkinson's Maiden Over to Rahul | India - 13/1 (6.0)
Atkinson's Maiden Over to Rahul | India - 13/1 (6.0)
July 31, 2025 3:41 pm
Gus Atkinson delivers a brilliant maiden over to Lokesh Rahul, showcasing exceptional control and discipline. This tight bowling performance further intensifies the pressure on the Indian batsmen, who are struggling to find scoring opportunities against the relentless English attack.
Sudharsan Hits a Boundary! | India - 17/1 (6.4)
Sudharsan Hits a Boundary! | India - 17/1 (6.4)
July 31, 2025 3:35 pm
Sai Sudharsan strikes his first boundary of the innings with a well-timed shot off Chris Woakes, bringing some much-needed runs for India and easing the pressure after a period of tight bowling.
Costly Wide! Five Runs for India | India - 23/1 (8.0)
Costly Wide! Five Runs for India | India - 23/1 (8.0)
July 31, 2025 4:09 pm
Josh Tongue bowls a wide delivery that races away for five runs, a very costly start to his spell. This unexpected bonus gives India some much-needed runs and releases a bit of the mounting pressure they were under.