ENG vs IND, 2nd ODI, On Thursday, July 14, Reece Topley picked up 6 wickets and helped England beat India by 100 runs on the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
Topley was adjudged the Man Of The Match within the second ODI (Courtesy: Reuters)
HIGHLIGHTSReece Topley gained the Player of the Match award on the Lord’sTopley picked up a six-wicket haul as England gained by 100 runsThe sequence decider is ready to happen on Sunday, July 17
England quick bowler Reece Topley was over the moon after he gained the Player of the Match within the second ODI towards India on the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The left-arm pacer made certain that he picked up a six-wicket haul, serving to the hosts beat India by 100 runs on the Home of Cricket.
Topley dismissed Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, to open his account, after which there was no stopping him. The pacer ran by the Indian batting lineup and helped the house group bowl the guests out for 146 in 38.5 overs.
After bowling a match-winning spell for the hosts, the 28-year-old Topley expressed satisfaction in donning the nationwide colors.
“That was a terrific team performance… Just happy that it came off. It [today] means a lot,” Topley was quoted as saying in the post-match presentation ceremony.
The third and final ODI of the three-match series is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 17 at Old Trafford in Manchester. Topley said that England would try and make a comeback to win the series.
“Of course everyone dreams to play for England… It’s a big game at the weekend, try and wrap up the series. Hopefully, we do that, and whatever is next,” he added.
Earlier, Topley also conjured praise from Jos Buttler, who previously took over as England’s full-time ODI and T20I skipper following Eoin Morgan’s retirement.
“He has been fantastic. It was a special day. Happy to get a win. The team has been doing some great things for a number of years. Fantastic to show that character today,” stated Buttler.
England misplaced the primary ODI by 10 wickets on the Kennington Oval after being bowled out for a paltry rating of 110. But Buttler and Co put their finest foot ahead at Lord’s to attract degree within the sequence.
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