Gill and Iyer take charge

Thu, 06 February 2025

18:32

India 71-2 (10 Ovs) vs England 248 | Scorecard

Archer continues, Gill starts confidently, driving the ball through the covers for a boundary. He defends the next delivery solidly. Archer strays down the leg side, prompting the umpire to call a wide.

Gill shows patience with two more dot balls before finishing the over with a crisp boundary past mid-off.

9 runs off the over. India are 59-2, needing 190 runs from 41 overs.

Bowling change, Brydon Carse replaces Mahmood.

Iyer defends the first ball, looks for a quick single but wisely retreats.

He then unleashes a perfectly timed boundary, driving elegantly past mid-off. After a solid defense towards point, Iyer shifts gears, pulling back-to-back deliveries for two more boundaries.

12 runs came off the over. India stands strong at 71-2 after 10 overs.

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