India Win Thriller, Level Series
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by Rohandevgan
India pulled off a thrilling nine run victory in the second ODI to level the series 1-1. After being demolished in the first ODI, India bounced back to score a mammoth 329 in their alloted 50 overs. Inida got of to flyer with Ganguly(39) and Sachin(99). The main controversy in the Indian innings was the dismissal of Sachin Tendulkar for 99. He was adjudged caught behind when replays show the ball coming of the arm. The innings was later bolstered by (49) and Dravid(92*), who played a blistering innings. Flintoff was the pick of the English bowlers claiming 5/56.
England too were given a solid start by openers Prior and Cook who were both dismissed in their 30's. It all looked over when England were 220/6 in the 38th over and needed anohter 110 to win in 12 overs. Then came the fight back by Mascarenhas, who hit 5 towering sixes to score a quick 52 of 39 balls and Broad(29). England fell short by 9 runs finshing at 320/8 in their fifty overs. a brilliant and very thrilling game of cricket. Now we wait for the third ODI
