England off to a cautious start

Sun, 06 July 2025

17:25

Eng 74-3 (18 Ovs) & 407 vs India 587 & 427 decl | Scorecard

Prasidh Krishna starts the proceedings. Brook steers the first ball into the point region for a single. Pope shoulders arms to the next delivery and solidly defends the rest of the over.

Just one run came off it - after 17 overs, England are 73 for 3.

Akash Deep continues from the other end with two slips in place. Brook is watchful, blocking the first delivery and defending the next towards point for no run. Another solid defensive stroke follows before he nudges one towards square leg for a single.

At the end of 18 overs, England are 74 for 3.

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