India maintain unbeaten run with crushing victory over England in World Cup

29.10.2023 - 23:29 thenationalnews.com

India continued the excellent run at the 2023 World Cup as they defeated England by 100 runs in a low-scoring clash in Lucknow on Sunday.

On a sluggish pitch, India's batsmen struggled against disciplined English bowlers, stumbling their way to 229-9 as captain Rohit Sharma top-scored with 87.

That turned out to be more than enough, despite the heavy evening dew. Fast bowler Mohammad Shami was at his best once again, picking up 4-22 while pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah (3-32) was equally effective as England were bowled out for just 129.

The title holders are now more or less out of race for the last four with their fifth defeat in six games while the Indians are nearly guaranteed a place in the semi-finals with their sixth win in a row.

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