Woakes departs, England 7 down

Sun, 06 July 2025

20:36

Eng 204-7 (53 Ovs) & 407 vs India 587 & 427 decl | Scorecard

Washington Sundar continues, and Jamie Smith goes big - launching a clean six over mid-on to begin the over in style. He chops the next ball into the off side for no run, followed by another dot. Then comes a fierce boundary, and Smith follows it up with a flat six over long-on - sheer power and intent. He finishes the over with a single.

A big over for England - 17 runs off it. After 49 overs, they move to 191 for 6.

Akash Deep continues. Smith drives towards cover but can't pierce the gap. He gets a single off the next ball. Woakes misses one outside off, then edges the next - it flies just wide of third slip's fingertips, Reddy giving it a valiant dive, but it races away for four. Two dot balls end the over. Five runs from it - after 50 overs, England are 196 for 6.

Prasidh Krishna returns to the attack. Smith jabs one down to cover - a sharp stop by Karun Nair at short cover point. Smith then slaps one to the deep point sweeper for a single. Two dot balls follow to end the over. Just one run off it - England are 197 for 6 after 51 overs.

Akash Deep continues. Smith punches one to cover for no run, then gets a single with a quick pull shot. Woakes jumps across to defend the next, ducks under a short ball, and follows it up with another solid block. He finishes the over with a single. Just two runs off it - after 52 overs, England are 199 for 6.

Prasidh Krishna continues - and strikes! Woakes pops one to midwicket, and Siraj makes no mistake, taking a comfortable catch before leaning back with arms outstretched to soak in the applause.

Woakes departs for 7 off 32 balls. England are now 199 for 7.

Brydon Carse is the new batter. He pushes one to the left of cover but cant beat the infield. Next ball, he tucks it behind square - not off the bat, and it's signalled a leg bye. Then drama! Jamie Smith is given out LBW, but the finger goes up only after a pause. Smith reviews instantly. He was beaten for pace trying to pull, but the ball is clearly clearing the stumps - the decision is overturned. Smith capitalises soon after, slamming a boundary. A dot ball ends the over. Five runs and a wicket from it - after 53 overs, England are 204 for 7.

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