Lucknow: India defeated England by 100 runs. This has been the most crucial win so far in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. “Undefeated India go to the top of the CWC 2023 points table with their sixth successive win in the tournament”, wrote ICC on X.
Rohit Sharma led team bat first at the Ekana cricket stadium in Lucknow as England won the toss and opted to bowl first. Team India is buoyed by the fact that the hosts are the only team in the tournament without a defeat so far.
Kuldeep Yadav hammered the final nail in the coffin as he traped England’s only hope Liam Livingstone LBW for 27(46). Ravindra Jadeja picked his first wicket as he turned the ball away from Woakes, Rahul collected it behind the stumps and dislodged the stumps to bring an end to his stay in the middle.
India and England are two of the most successful cricket teams in the world. They have a long and storied rivalry, dating back to the early days of the game. “Can India defend 229? England have looked like defending champions so far in Lucknow”, wrote ICC on X.
India has won 254 Tests, 519 ODIs, and 163 T20Is, while England has won 225 Tests, 561 ODIs, and 155 T20Is. India has also won the Cricket World Cup twice, in 1983 and 2011, while England has won it once, in 2019.
The two teams have met in 100 Tests, 121 ODIs, and 23 T20Is. India has won 51 Tests, 64 ODIs, and 14 T20Is, while England has won 36 Tests, 46 ODIs, and 8 T20Is. The remaining matches have been drawn or tied.
The rivalry between India and England is one of the most intense in cricket. The two teams are always evenly matched, and their matches are always close and exciting. The rivalry is also fueled by the passionate fans of both teams.
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