England vs India, Bowl, Semi Final: 8 key moments, ball by ball
England beat India by 3 runs.
England beat India by 3 runs in Bowl, Semi Final of Hong Kong Sixes — Play Offs. Here is how the match turned, ball by ball: the overs that changed it, the wickets that mattered and the numbers behind the result.
Key moments, ball by ball
- ENG Over 1 — 24 runs came off the over, bowled by Kulwant Khejroliya: 4 wd wd 4 6 1 6 1
- ENG Over 2 — 22 runs came off the over, bowled by Rahul Tripathi: W wd wd wd 6 1 6 6 0
- ENG Over 4.2 — Martin Andersson brings up a fifty off 13 balls
- IND Over 2 — 30 runs came off the over, bowled by Luke Hollman: wd 4 6 6 1 6 6
- IND Over 3 — 30 runs came off the over, bowled by Martin Andersson: 4 wd 6 6 6 1 6
- IND Over 3.1 — Rahul Tripathi brings up a fifty off 12 balls
- IND Over 4.1 — Rahul Tripathi out for 53 (14), caught by Jack Carson. 88/2
- IND Over 5.1 — Shashank Singh retired hurt for 29 (9). 106/3
How the runs came
England were 65 after 3 overs and finished on 124/2. India were 71 after 3 overs and finished on 121/3.
Phase by phase
| Phase | ENG | IND |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (1-2) | 46/1 (RR 23.00) | 41/1 (RR 20.50) |
| Middle overs (3-7) | 70/1 (RR 17.50) | 79/2 (RR 19.75) |
In the middle overs, India scored 9 more than England.
England innings: over by over
England faced 5 dot balls (14%), hit 4 fours and 13 sixes, and got 10 extras. The best stand was 92 off 29 balls between Martin Andersson & Ed Barnard.
Fall of wickets: 24-1 (John Simpson, 1.1), 116-2 (Luke Hollman, 5.6)
India innings: over by over
India faced 5 dot balls (14%), hit 6 fours and 14 sixes, and got 3 extras. The best stand was 84 off 21 balls between Shashank Singh & Rahul Tripathi.
Fall of wickets: 4-1 (Nitish Rana, 0.4), 88-2 (Rahul Tripathi, 4.1), 106-3 (Shashank Singh, 5.1)
Our view
England’s total of 124/2 proved just enough in a match where both teams produced explosive batting performances. Martin Andersson led the charge with 51 off 13 balls, while Ed Barnard added 35 off 14. Their 92-run partnership gave England a strong platform, despite India making a quick start with the ball. India responded brilliantly, with Rahul Tripathi scoring 56 off 16 balls and sharing an 84-run stand with Shashank Singh.
The turning point came when Tripathi was dismissed at 88/2. His wicket slowed India’s momentum at a crucial stage, while Shashank’s retirement hurt further reduced their options. India reached 121/3 but fell just three runs short. Despite matching England’s attacking approach, they could not quite finish the chase, allowing England to secure a narrow victory.
Top performers
- Rahul Tripathi — 56 (16 balls)
- Martin Andersson — 51 (13 balls)
- Ed Barnard — 35 (14 balls)
- Nitish Rana — 1/18 (1 ov)
- Jack Carson — 1/18 (1 ov)
- Rahul Tripathi — 1/22 (1 ov)
Full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary: England vs India
