Eng 51/4 after 22 overs (Stokes 17, Pope 3)
What is Stokes going to do? England’s hope rest on his brilliance.
Ben Stokes averages 38 when coming down the track to spinners. In tough conditions, he may back his attacking instincts as the best way to go. #INDvENG
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) February 14, 2021
Eng 49/4 after 21 overs (Stokes 16, Pope 2)
Steady bowling by Axar. He is doing the right thing. Keeping it very tight – on this pitch, the wickets will come.
Eng 48/4 after 20 overs (Stokes 16, Pope 1)
The final ball of the over from Ashwin was a bit too short and Stokes put it away for four. England have to punish the loose balls… just as they did there.
No love from the Indian bowlers today #INDvsENG 🤣🤣 #ValentinesDay
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) February 14, 2021
Eng 42/4 after 19 overs (Stokes 11, Pope 0)
Run scoring will be difficult but England needs to have some strategy. They need to try and attack at least one bowler.
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