India proved itself again- in the field
By Beats of India • Sep 6th, 2007 • Category: India
Indian Team and specially the young guns have proved themselves again. Yes, ON THE FIELD, not in the commercials. It was the 6th ODI against England in the NatWest Series at The Ovals. By winiing this India has leveled the series 3-3.
It was Robin Uthappa, who was instrumental in snatching win to India’s side. He played a brilliant innings. His unbeaten 47 was available at a crucial moment. He took the charge and finally made India win the match with two balls to spare.
England made a good 317 to take control of the game. But youngsters of Indian team did not let that happen. Indian youngsters made the charge and won the match by two wickets.
India was at a stage when it needed 83 from nine overs. Uthappa, along with Mahendra Sing Dhoni took the charge to reach the goal. Dhoni made a much needed 35 to help India and his partner.
Uthappa stayed till the last and hit the winning runs. In the last over the battle between India and England was nerve wrecking. India needed 8 runs from the last four balls. Stuart Broad had the ball in his hand. Uthappa first sent the ball to the fence on a full toss. Next he drove a volley to long off to help India win.
