Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma starred as India beat England by 10 wickets in the second ODI at Lord’s on Thursday to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Bumrah took 6-19, the best bowling figures by an Indian bowler in ODIs, as England were bowled out for 110. Sharma then hit an unbeaten 76 as India chased down the target in just 18.4 overs.
Bumrah’s devastating spell
Bumrah was unplayable from the start of his spell. He bowled with great accuracy and pace, and he was able to move the ball both ways.
He dismissed Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow in his first two overs, and he then went on to take four wickets in six balls.
Bumrah’s spell is one of the best we have seen in ODI cricket in recent years, and it is a testament to his skill and ability.
Roy and Bairstow dismissed early
Two of England’s most threatening batters, Roy and Bairstow, were both removed by Bumrah early.
Roy was caught behind off a good length delivery, while Bairstow was bowled by a yorker.
The early dismissals of Roy and Bairstow put England on the back foot, and they never recovered.
Bumrah takes four wickets in six balls
Bumrah’s devastating spell continued in his fourth over, when he took four wickets in six balls.
He dismissed Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, and Moeen Ali, and he reduced England to 74-8.
Bumrah’s four wickets in six balls is a rare feat in ODI cricket, and it is a testament to his skill and ability.
Sharma’s unbeaten century
Sharma opened the batting for India alongside Shikhar Dhawan, and he was in imperious form from the start.
He played some beautiful shots, and he was able to time the ball perfectly.
India completed the mark in just 18.4 overs thanks in large part to the 88 balls it took Sharma to get his century.
Sharma and Dhawan put on a solid opening partnership
Sharma and Dhawan put on a solid opening partnership for India. They added 69 runs for the first wicket, and this gave India a solid platform to build on.
Dhawan was eventually dismissed for 31, but Sharma continued to bat brilliantly.
Sharma finishes the match in style
Sharma finished the match in style, hitting a boundary to bring up India’s victory.
He was unbeaten on 76, and he had hit 10 boundaries and two sixes.
Sharma’s unbeaten century was one of the best we have seen in ODI cricket in recent years, and it is a testament to his skill and ability.
Conclusion:
India’s victory was a comprehensive one. Bumrah’s devastating spell and Sharma’s unbeaten century were the key factors in India’s win.
India are now in a strong position to win the three-match series, and they will be looking to seal the series in the third and final ODI on Saturday.
Additional thoughts:
- Bumrah’s bowling performance in the second ODI was one of the best we have seen in ODI cricket in recent years. His six wickets for 19 runs is the best bowling figures by an Indian bowler in ODIs.
- Sharma’s unbeaten century was also one of the best we have seen in ODI cricket in recent years. His 76 runs off just 88 balls was a brilliant display of batting.
- India’s victory in the second ODI was a comprehensive one. They bowled England out for 110, and then chased down the target in just 18.4 overs.
- India are now in a strong position to win the three-match series. They will be looking to seal the series in the third and final ODI on Saturday.