
2nd ODI: Jonny Bairstow 124, Ben Stokes 99 headline England's 337-run chase, series level at 1-1
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2nd ODI: A brutal big-hitting display from Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes helped England gun down a 337-run target with ease and level the 3-match series 1-1. KL Rahul's hundred went in vain as India spinners failed to fire at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Friday.
It was absolute carnage in Pune on Friday as Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow made light work of a 337-run target against India in the 2nd ODI to level the 3-match series at 1-1. The duo added 175 runs for the 2nd wicket in just 18.5 overs as England cruised past the finish line in just 43.3 overs despite stuttering a bit towards the end. 99 - Ben Stokes reached 50 in 40 balls but then managed to record 49 runs off his next 11. Acceleration. #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/PzbtXcYVWw England fell short of a 317-run target by 66 runs in the 1st ODI despite a 135-run opening stand on Tuesday. An overly-aggressive approach led to their downfall as they lost 5 wickets for just 41 runs after the strong opening stand to slip to a big defeat. India vs England, 2nd ODI HighlightsMore Related News