England's batsmen fail again as India win

India won the third ODI against England at Trent Bridge by six wickets on Saturday, taking a two-nil series lead, as Ambhati Rayudu's 64 not out saw them to the 228 required in 43 overs.
India won the third ODI against England at Trent Bridge by six wickets on Saturday, taking a two-nil series lead, as Ambhati Rayudu's 64 not out saw them to the 228 required in 43 overs.
England faltered to 227 all out, the last wicket falling with the final ball of the innings, and only got that score thanks to a James Tredwell cameo. India then made a steady chase, with most getting a solid score.
India won the toss and chose to field, anticipating swingy conditions given the cloud cover. But it was the spinners that did the job in the end, with Ravi Ashwin taking three wickets.
But initially England were quite solid, as Alex Hales and Alastair Cook put on 82 for the first wicket. Hales was the more aggressive scorer, while Cook was frustratingly defensive, which could have contributed to the rash shots later on.
Hales was the first to depart, having made 42 off 55 balls, as MS Dhoni's glovework became the highlight of the game. He caught Hales off Suresh Raina's bowling, and the all-rounder had another good game.
From there, Cook was stumped beautifully off Rayudu, giving him his first international wicket, and then Joe Root too found himself stumped by a focused Dhoni for two. Eoin Morgan was superbly caught behind too, for 10.
Raina's contribution extended to the slips, as he took a diving one-handed catch to send Ben Stokes packing. In between all these wickets, Jos Buttler tried to steady the ship, making 42 before being bowled by Ashwin.
Tredwell's 30 off 18 balls was the final flourish, and Chris Woakes added 15 as they made sure to avoid the embarrassment of a below-200 score, but it was never going to be enough on a decent batting deck.
India's chase was a steady one, with only Shikhar Dhawan really failing to capitalise. He was out for 16 to Woakes, but from there a string of 40s and Rayudu's half century saw the Indians coast along.
Even Virat Kohli, in dire form on this tour, managed to score some runs. He reached his best score of the trip, aside from warm-ups, as he recorded 40 off 50 balls. When he was out to Stokes, he was given a verbal send off by the England players, but he'll be the one laughing now.
England: A Cook, A Hales, I Bell, J Root, E Morgan, J Buttler, B Stokes, C Woakes, J Tredwell, S Finn, J Anderson
India: A Rahane, S Dhawan, V Kohli, A Rayudu, S Raina, MS Dhoni, R Jadeja, R Ashwin, B Kumar, Mohammed Shami, M Sharma
Latest
-
News
Axed Jason Roy urged to remain positive with World Cup role still a possibility
The big-hitting opener was replaced by Harry Brook in England’s squad for the World Cup.
-
News
ECB unable to commit to ICEC report’s equal pay targets for men and women
The ICEC report said women were treated as “second class citizens” in cricket.
-
England
ECB set to publish response to damning report on discrimination in cricket
Richard Thompson, chair of the ECB, unreservedly apologised when the ICEC’s findings were published in June.
-
England
Sam Hain reveals sleepless night before impressive England debut
The Warwickshire batter scored 89 to set up a win over Ireland in the second ODI.
-
England
Will Jacks pleased to take his chance to impress in England success
The batter made a dazzling 94 off 88 balls in the one-day international win over Ireland at Trent Bridge.
-
England
Sam Hain and Will Jacks star as new-look England beat Ireland at Trent Bridge
Teenage leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed collected four for 54 as Ireland were all out for 286.
-
England
Will Jacks and Sam Hain shine as England post 334 against Ireland
Jacks made 94 off 88 balls while Hain hit 89 in the second one-day international.
-
County Cricket
Surrey close on title as rivals Essex beaten by Liam Dawson-inspired Hampshire
The reigning champions are 20 points clear of second-placed Essex heading into the final round of fixtures.
-
England
Ben Duckett at peace with World Cup omission and looking forward to India series
The batter has switched focus to his next duel.
-
County Cricket
Durham are Division Two champions after bowling out Worcestershire
With promotion already secured last week, Durham required a maximum of five points to clinch top spot.