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The 29th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 between India and England started with a resilient batting performance from Men in Blue. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the home team showcased brilliant composure and managed to post a competitive total of 229 for England.
Although India’s target seemed easily achievable, their bowlers delivered an exceptional performance, displaying remarkable bowling skills and leaving the English batters bewildered with a series of early dismissals. Among these, the wicket that truly captivated fans worldwide came off Kuldeep Yadav‘s mesmerizing delivery, which sent Jos Buttler back to the pavilion.
Indian batter’s show resilience and composure
After being asked to bat first, India’s innings got off to a resolute start, with opener Rohit Sharma taking charge. While wickets fell at regular intervals, Rohit displayed his class with a brilliant knock of 87 runs. Suryakumar Yadav (49) and KL Rahul (39) also played crucial roles in anchoring the innings, guiding India to a competitive total of 229/9 in their 50 overs. David Willey managed to pick up three key wickets for England.
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England’s top-order surrenders to Indian bowlers
In response, England’s top-order experienced a catastrophic meltdown, leaving their side reeling at 52/5. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Shami wreaked havoc, claiming two wickets between them and putting immense pressure on the English lineup at the start itself. However, amidst this carnage, it was Kuldeep’s magical delivery that stole the spotlight and left everyone in awe.
The magical delivery from Kuldeep Yadav to dismiss Jos Buttler
The magical moment unfolded in the 15th over of England’s innings when Kuldeep produced an outside-off ball with a flatter trajectory, tempting Buttler to go back deep in the crease to access the off-side.
What happened next can only be described as pure wizardry. The ball turned back sharply, leaving a substantial bat-pad gap in its wake. As Buttler tried to make contact, the ball sliced through the gap and crashed into the stumps. The top of the middle stump was rattled, and Buttler was left bewildered.
