ENG vs IND 2nd ODI Results

8:13 PM IST Decider set for Lord's - It has been a gripping series so far, and with the scores level at 1-1, what better stage for the series finale than the Home of Cricket itself, Lord's. England will draw plenty of belief from both their bowling and batting show in this match and will look to double down on it to seal a home series win. India, on the other hand, were off colour with the bat and short of runs to defend with the ball, and will need to figure out where things went wrong if they want to bounce back and claim the series. The third and final ODI will be played on Sunday, 19th July, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 10 am GMT (3.30 pm IST). But do join us early for the buildup as well. Until then, cheers!

8:12 PM IST The Indian captain - Shubman Gill says it is pretty disappointing to end up on the losing side. And when he is asked about the total they managed to post, he admits that 300-310 would have been a competitive score on this surface. Highlights that they were in a comfortable position to reach that figure after 25 overs, and points out that they lost a few too many wickets in the middle phase. On the collapse, he points out that the tailenders aren't the strongest batters, so a bit more was expected from the lower middle order. He hopes that next time around, the side builds proper partnerships and carries the innings forward from there. When asked about his own dismissal, he admits that it is never a good feeling when you ping one straight to cover.

8:07 PM IST The victorious captain of England - Harry Brook describes it as a phenomenal effort from his bowlers to keep India to 233 after they looked well set for a much bigger total.  Shares that the decision to play an extra seamer was dictated by the conditions and felt it was the right call. On Joe Root, the England skipper is full of praise, calling him a phenomenal player and a great person to have around the group. Brook adds that Root has been one of the world's best for many years, particularly with the way he rotates the strike, which he believes is a vital skill in ODI cricket. Building towards the World Cup, Brook says the team will take it one day at a time and now turn their attention to the decider at Lord's.

8:06 PM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - JOE ROOT receives the award for an outstanding and unbeaten knock of 99 runs. He says the most satisfying part was getting the job done in the end. He says personal milestones are never the priority and that he plays to help England win games. On the surface, Root says it was not the easiest pitch to bat on and credits England's bowlers for pegging India back after they looked set for a much bigger total. Adds that it allowed the batters to spend time at the crease and soak up the pressure. Believes that this England side should be judged on its recent performances rather than looking too far into the past, and says competing toe-to-toe with a strong Indian side is a good indicator of where the team stands.

8:02 PM IST Early dents through pace masterclass - At 8/2, both openers were back in the hut inside four overs, and England were made to huff and puff through some breathless and accurate new-ball bowling from Bumrah and Krishna. The wicket had a mind of its own, and while several body blows off the deviating ball tested their resolve, Brook and Root somewhat steadied the ship. Root played the patient hand, but Brook's flamethrowing approach eventually did him in, becoming the third name consumed by the heat of the Indian pace trio. England needed something solid after sliding to 53 for 3, but with Root firmly holding fort, one end at least looked secure.

8:01 PM IST ... Time for the post-match Presentation ...