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4th T20I: Hardik-Dube's blitzkrieg stand propels India to 181/9 against England in Pune
All-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube's blitz knocks helped India climb to 181/9 against England in the fourth T20I match of the series at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday.
Pune [India], : All-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube's blitz knocks helped India climb to 181/9 against England in the fourth T20I match of the series at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday.
India had a sloppy start to the inning, however, it was the efforts of Hardik and Shivam which helped the Men in Blue to pose a target of 182 runs for England on Friday.
After winning the toss, Jos Buttler-led England decided to bring Suryakumar Yadav's India to bat first.
The Three Lions had a great start to the match with three quick dismissals at the score of 12. However, the Men in Blue turned around the match on a great note and gave a whopping target.
The opening partnership of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma had a disappointing start to the game as they could only cement a partnership of 12 runs.
England seamer Saqib Mahmood was on fire in the second over as he removed India's top three batters without giving a single run to the opponent.
Mahmood removed Samson, Tilak Varma and captain Suryakumar Yadav in the second over.
It was also Mahmood's first over of the tour and he started it with a triple-wicket maiden. It was the first time this had happened in a men's T20 international.
Following the early wickets, Abhishek and Rinku Singh made a 45-run partnership to give India a kickstart in the match.
However, Adil Rashid removed Abhishek in the 8th over. While Rinku lost his wicket in the 11th over.
Hardik Pandya displayed a stupendous performance and slammed his half-century in the 18th over.
Along with Hardik, Shivam Dube also put up a show and smashed his fifty in the 19th over.
The duo of Hardik and Shivam took India to 181/9 in the first inning. Ravi Bishnoi remained unbeaten on the crease till the end.
England needs to make 182 runs to win the match in Pune and level the series.
Brief Score: India 181/9 vs England.
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