‘Mil gaya jawab barmy army ko’ – Fans react as Jasprit Bumrah sends back Joe Root, Dawid Malan in same over to give fiery start to India

Team India has locked horns against defending champions England on October 29 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow for their sixth game of the ODI World Cup 2023. India’s star cricketer, Jasprit Bumrah, has once again shown his lethal form in the marquee event. The right-arm pacer had dismissed star batsman Dawid Malan and Ben Stokes in a single over that gave his side a big boost.

The great seamer dismissed left-handed star Dawid Malan for just 16 runs while Joe Root was out for a duck, which is a big positive for Team India, who is looking to continue their strong winning momentum. Meanwhile, speaking about the game here, it was England skipper Jos Buttler who won the toss and invited the hosts to bat first. Notably, after being sent to bat first, the Men in Blue posted 229/9 in the given 50 overs.

Notably, the home team had an awful start to their innings. India’s leading batsman, Shubman Gill, was departed for just nine runs, while India’s chase master, Virat Kohli, was out for just a duck. However, India’s skipper Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul forged over 50 runs in partnership, which boosted their top order and the middle order. India’s skipper Rohit Sharma showed his brilliance as he smashed 87 runs from 101 balls, featuring 10 boundaries and three sixes that gave them some hope to post a challenging total.

Jasprit Bumrah hammered a few shots with the bat, which helped Team India post a decent total

Meanwhile, LSG skipper KL Rahul was also looking in great form, but he was also dropped after 39 runs. Following that, Mumbai Indians star Suryakumar Yadav hammered 49 runs from 47 balls and stuck to the great stand with Rohit Sharma. Following his wicket, Jasprit Bumrah hammered a few shots, which helped them score a decent total against Jos Buttler and Co.

Meanwhile, during the chase, Rohit Sharma and Co. reduced England to 40/4 in the first 11 overs. Notably, India’s star pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami had scalped two wickets each, which gave them a fiery start. However, Team India will be looking to continue its solid form to get the top spot in the points table.

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