As India gears up for the upcoming IPL 2021, let’s have a glance at the international career of the Indian crciket team.
Yesterday India crossed the mark of 300+ twice in the ODI against England, yet it had to face defeat in the match. With six wickets in hand, England defeated India in the second ODI at the MCA Stadium in Pune, Maharashtra, on Friday 26th March. With this, the series comes at 1-1 for England and India and the deciding ODI match is yet to be played.
Opening partnership between Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow gave a kick start to the 2nd innings, piling continuous pressure on India’s bowling line-up. Roy, completing an half century had to depart whereas Bairstow was well supported by Ben Stokes scoring 124 of 112 balls. Stokes missing out his century, lost his wicket after scoring 99 runs.
England finished the game in just 43.3 overs chasing the target of 337 set by the Indian team.
India had a brilliant innings with Rishabh Pant smashing 7 sixes, which is the highest against England in an ODI match. KL Rahul scored a century, contributing 108 runs to the Indian scoreboard.
Let’s take a look at where India stands against international teams:
Australia stands first with 132 matches against India, England acquires the 2nd position with 100 wins and West Indies remains at 3rd with 99 wins against India in the international cricket matches.
Most wins against India in international cricket:
Australia – 132
England – 100
West Indies – 99#INDvsENG #Cricket— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) March 27, 2021
