4th ODI: India win, claim series and retain ODI top-spot
It was cold to begin with at Mohali. In the end, it was electric as India defeated England by 5 wickets to win the match,claim the series and retain ODI top-spot, with a match left. A look at the highlights. (BCCI image)
It was cold to begin with at Mohali. In the end, it was electric as India defeated England by 5 wickets to win the match,claim the series and retain ODI top-spot, with a match left. A look at the highlights. (BCCI image)
The hosts won the toss and opted to field. Looking to wrap the series in their favour, the men in (lighter shade of) blue looked confident. (BCCI image)
Just when it looked like the team would push the pedal and accelerate, India claimed the crucial wicket of Cook (76 off 106) - Ashwin the man hitting the legs before the wicket. (BCCI image)
There was a lot more success to follow for Dhoni and his men. Despite the slight chill in the air, spectators like the man above were treated to a few more wickets in a rush. (BCCI image)
It could have been another low-score for England but Joe Root made the most of the final few overs. He took Indian bowlers to the fence and struck an unbeaten 57 off 45 with 8 boundaries and a six. England finished on 257/7. (BCCI image)
India, like England, lost a wicket early. Gautam Gambhir lasted 16 deliveries and while he did manage two boundaries, 10 in all is all he manged from this match. (BCCI image)
India looked like buckling under pressure but Rohit Sharma - opening the innings - found long-lost form to construct a solid innings. He smashed his way all around the PCA Stadium till he was finally halted on 83 by Finn. (BCCI image)
