Jaiswal, Nair counter-attack

Wed, 02 July 2025

16:57

India 63-1 (17 Ovs) vs England | SCORECARD

Stokes into the attack now. First ball is overpitched from around the wicket, and Jaiswal leans into a gorgeous cover drive for three.

Another overpitched delivery, and Nair punishes it - hammered through mid-off for four.

Three slips and a leg slip in place as Nair sees off the rest of the over. Seven runs from it. After 15 overs, India are 45 for 1.

Tongue continues. Jaiswal greets him with back-to-back boundaries - one punched off the back foot, the other flicked through midwicket. Cuts the next to point - no run. Defends, leaves, and finishes the over with a stylish boundary. Twelve off the over. After 16, India are 57 for 1.

Stokes continues. Nair drives behind square for a single. Jaiswal defends a couple, then unleashes a glorious on-drive for four. Follows it up with a quick single. Dot ball to end the over. Six runs from it. After 17 overs, India are 63 for 1.

India finding momentum - Jaiswal looking fluent, Nair solid.

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