England 165-2 (40 ovs) vs India 471 |
Scorecard
The last hour of play could be crucial in terms of the outcome. Both teams will look to finish off strongly and take the upperhand going into Day 3.
Siraj continues after the drinks break. Pope taps the first ball into the off-side for one and Root flicks the next in the gap at midwicket for two runs.
A single each to Root and Pope to collect five runs from the over.
Pope misses the flick off Prasidh but the incoming full delivery seems to taken the inside edge as the LBW shout is turned down.
Pope swats the short ball from the pacer through midwicket for two runs. The next ball goes off the thick inside edge as Pope looks to drive with a straight back for a couple of runs followed by a single on the off-side.
Shardul Thakur into the attack for the first time, to bowl the 40th over. Pope slaps the first ball to deep point for a single and Root steers it fine through the same region for two runs.
A single to Root before Pope punches the last ball through the covers for a four as Jadeja is unable to stop the ball near the ropes.
England are going on at a good rate to reach 165/2 in 40 overs. Pope has looked in good touch, stroking 80 from 103 balls, while Root is on 16.
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