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Water sprinklers rescue fans from scorching heat in Cuttack during IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Watch viral video
The spectators had a tough time at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack during the India vs England 2nd ODI due to scorching heat.
In a bid to give the fans some relief from the scorching heat, ground staff at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack were seen sprinkling waters towards them during the second ODI between India and England on Sunday. Unlike the other stadiums in the country, the Barabati Stadium do not have sheds to protect the fans from scorching sun rays.
With the temperature hovering around 34 degrees in the afternoon, it was quite difficult for the spectators who have come to see their favourite stars. In a video that went viral, the ground staff sprinkling water to the fans came as a huge relief to the crowd.
Meanwhile, Joe Root and opener Ben Duckett scored fifties to lead England to a competitive 304 all out against India. Joe Root (69, 72b, 6x4) got some good support from Duckett (65, 56b, 10x4) and skipper Jos Buttler (34, 35b, 2x4), with whom he had a 51-run stand for the fourth wicket. Liam Livingstone made a 32-ball 41 to give England innings some late impetus.
For India, left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja (3/35) was the most successful bowler. India are leading the three-match series 1-0 after their victory in Nagpur.
Indian bowlers make crucial comeback
On a good batting surface, Ravindra Jadeja’s crucial breakthroughs came against the run of play as he dismissed an aggressive Ben Duckett and Joe Root, preventing England from building on their strong start.
Electing to bat, England laid a solid foundation with contributions from Duckett, Root, and skipper Jos Buttler. At 200/3 in 35 overs, England seemed on course for a 330-plus total, but Jadeja’s disciplined bowling stifled their momentum, denying them the extra 15-20 runs.
England would have struggled to reach 300 if not for Liam Livingstone’s brisk 41 off 32 balls (2x4, 2x6) and Adil Rashid’s explosive five-ball 14, which included three consecutive boundaries off Mohammed Shami.
However, three run-outs in the final couple of overs saw them bowled out with a delivery to spare.
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First Published:9 Feb 2025, 05:10 PM IST
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