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Rain washes out India-England T20I after India reaches 189
India reached 189 in the first T20I at Chester-le-Street before heavy rain washed out the match, cricinfo.com reports. Abhishek and Shreyas both scored fifties, giving India a strong platform.
The Story in Brief
India reached 189 in the first T20I at Chester-le-Street before heavy rain washed out the match, cricinfo.com reports. Abhishek and Shreyas both scored fifties, giving India a strong platform.
England’s Saqib Mahmood took 3 for 33 on his comeback and left his side with what cricinfo.com described as a par total to chase. The rain ended the contest before England could begin the pursuit, so neither side had the chance to establish an advantage in the series opener.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is that India had already won because 189 looked imposing, or that Mahmood’s figures alone made England favourites. Neither claim was tested. India’s batting did its job, while Mahmood offered England a useful response, but the chase never began. The next match should be judged by how England handle India’s top order and whether India’s bowlers defend a similar total under full playing conditions.
Source: cricinfo.com
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