In a gripping showdown, England navigated an innings of two halves, initially cruising for 38 overs on Indian soil. Ben Duckett's explosive start coupled with Joe Root's classic touch set the stage, with Jos Buttler looking in supreme form. However, a late-game collapse saw England lose their final seven wickets for just 85 runs. Liam Livingstone's contribution of nearly half the late runs ensured they crossed the 300 mark. Meanwhile, Ravi Jadeja shone for India with impressive figures of three for 35, supported by Shubman Gill's excellent fielding. Though the Cuttack ground is small, raising doubts about whether 304 is sufficient, the match dynamics hint at a thrilling finish. One key partnership could well determine the series outcome. Stay tuned as the excitement unfolds! Highlights include Livingstone's noteworthy drive to bring up 300 and Jadeja's brilliant run-out that sealed another wicket. As England stands at 297-8 in the 49th over, the tension builds for India to chase down the target.
