India vs England — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • India won the match by 98 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, India took on England on May 25, 2026, 03:06 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 98 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 486 runs and 17 wickets fall between India (292/7 in 50.0 overs) and England (194/10 in 38.2 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (292/7)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 292/7 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.84 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 28 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Daksh spearheaded the batting effort with 133 runs off 130 balls (including 13 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 102.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Jadu, who contributed 58 runs off 43 deliveries, while Babu added 56 (67b). The bowling side conceded 7 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Gus led the bowling figures with 3/58 in 10.0 overs (economy 5.80), assisted by Mahmood (2/48 in 10.0 overs).
3. England Chase & Second Innings Summary (194/10)
Pursuing a target of 293 runs for victory, England recorded 194/10 in 38.2 overs at a scoring rate of 5.06 runs per over. Jos Buttler anchored the chase for England with 59 runs from 85 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 69.4), alongside Salt who chipped in with 50 off 50 balls. Defending the total, Bumrah delivered a key spell of 4/29 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.14, while Bhuvi finished with 4/44 (8.2 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Babu and Daksh (India), who combined for 174 runs off 168 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Mahmood making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Gus (England) topped the match rankings with 259.0 total points, followed closely by Bumrah (241.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Daksh.