5 Spectacular performances by Sreesanth that will make every Keralite proud

#3 6/55 vs England, Indore – 7th ODI (2006)

This was one of Sreesanth’s best bowling performances in an ODI game. During England’s tour to India in 2006, the Test series ended in a draw (1-1) but India absolutely dominated the ODI series.

When the action moved to Indore for the seventh and the final ODI, India were already 4-1 up. In this ODI, India opted to field first after winning the toss. England did get off to a decent start as Andrew Strauss and Ian Bell put on a 43-run opening stand.

However, it was Sreesanth who got a couple of wickets to put the brakes on the scoring rate. He dismissed Strauss and Matt Prior in successive overs to leave England 47/2. But fifties from Kevin Pietersen, Paul Collingwood and Geraint Jones put England in a strong position. In fact, Collingwood and Jones had added 91 for the fifth wicket and were looking good for a big finish.

However, some excellent death bowling from Sreesanth saw England slip from 257/4 to 288 all out in the last five overs. The Kerala pacer ran through the England lower-order as he finished with 6/55, his best figures in ODI cricket.

Half-centuries from all the top four batsmen helped India wipe off the chase with 5 balls to spare, and Sreesanth for his excellent figures, was awarded with the Man of the Match award.