Monday, November 17, 2008

India vs England 2nd ODI Result - Ind won by 54 Runs, Yuvi's 2nd Ton


India vs England 2nd ODI Result - Ind won by 54 Runs, Yuvi's 2nd Ton


Yuraj Singh's 2nd consecetive century in as many matches helped India to win the 2nd ODI against England by 54 runs at Indore on Monday, 17th November, 2008. India won the toss and elected to bat first, scored 292/9 in 50 overs and all out England on 238 runs.

India started badly with 3 quick wickets on 29/3 but 134 runs 4th wicket partnership between Gambhir and Yuraj, scored 70 runs and 118 runs respectively put them back into the game and a late assault by Yusuf Pathan hit 50 runs off just 29 balls with 2 fours and 4 six.

Yuvraj is in great form in his 2nd back to back hundred 118 runs off 122 balls with 15 fours and 2 sixes continuing from his 1st match of 138 runs. Yuraj also took 4 wickets and was enough to take 2nd man of the match award.

England never in the position to chase down required runs as they lost wickets at regular intervals. 96 runs 2nd wicket and 74 runs 4th wicket partnership made some hope but Yuraj got Flintoff and Pietersen in the same over demolished their chances.

Match Summary:

India -
292/9 in 50 overs.

England - 238 all out 47 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Result - India won by 54 runs.

Man of The Match - Yuvraj Singh (India).

Series - India led the 7-match series 2-0.

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