David Miller was in sensational form that day in Durban
4.India vs England Cuttack 2017-747 runs
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Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni were the heroes for India’s win on Thursday
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Heading into the game India were looking to make it 2-0 and clinch the series. Electing to bowl after winning the toss, Eoin Morgan and England got off to the near-perfect start, removing the top three Indian batsmen cheaply to reduce them to 25 for 3.
However, that is when Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni rose up to the challenge, putting on 256 runs for the fourth wicket and help India post 381 for 6 in their 50 overs.
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In reply, the visitors got off to a good start with Jason Roy and Joe Root amassing fifties, despite the hosts pegging them back at regular intervals.However, it was skipper Eoin Morgan, who gave the innings the impetus it needed, stroking a wonderful century to keep his side in sight of a win.
But Bhuvneshwar Kumar put in an excellent death over spell, which ensured that India eked out a 15-run win.
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Shankar is a featured columnist for cricket at Sportskeeda. He has completed his education in B.E. (IEM) and PG Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and has a rich experience of around 7 years at various notable organizations.
Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.
Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.
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