Summary

  • Bairstow's 124 helps England level series

  • Stokes hits brutal 99 off 52 balls - all-rounder went from 50 to 99 in 12 balls

  • England openers share quickfire 110 for first wicket

  • India put on 126 runs in last 10 overs to post 336-6

  • Rahul's classy 108 underpins India's total

  • Pant, who overturns two decisions via DRS, hits thrilling 77 off 40 balls

  1. Postpublished at 12:23 GMT 26 March 2021

    Prasidh Krishna, decent on his debut on Tuesday after being given the treatment by Roy and Bairstow, will open from the Pavilion End.

  2. Eng 3-0published at 1 over

    Target 337

    The sun is setting in Pune. India's fielders are buzzing around. It's louder with Rishabh Pant back behind the stumps.

    Quiet start.

  3. Eng 3-0published at 0.3 overs

    Bhuvi has been brilliant in the last few weeks. He has caused England all sorts of problems. Jason Roy is tentative - a little jerky - but is under way.

  4. Eng 0-0published at 0 overs

    Target 337

    You may be right, Francis.

    We're ready to go with England's chase. They have to pull it off if they're to win this series.

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar has the ball in hand.

    BairstowImage source, BCCI
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    Get Involvedpublished at 12:17 GMT 26 March 2021

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    Francis: The strength in depth India have is outrageous. 6 potential openers, 6-7 middle order batsmen, 3 high class keeper batsmen. 4-5 spinners who’d easily make any other side and about 8 quality seamers. India for the next 10 years will dominate cricket at every level.

    IndiaImage source, BCCI
  6. New website for London Cricket Trustpublished at 12:13 GMT 26 March 2021

    Some non-ODI news, but interesting if you live in or around London...

    The London Cricket Trust, which has been installing new cricket facilities across the capital since 2018, is launching its new website, external on Monday - www.londoncrickettrust.co.uk (if you want to bookmark it).

    The Trust has so far introduced 38 new facilities into parks and schools, with more than 40 more planned for 2021. You can use the website to find local facilities to you.

  7. Postpublished at 12:11 GMT 26 March 2021

    Tymal Mills
    England T20 bowler

    That was a good day out for Reece Topley, especially considering it’s his first competitive match since T20 Finals Day last year. Tough chase coming up for England!

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    Get Involvedpublished at 12:09 GMT 26 March 2021

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    Shenkman: England have got this ‘we’ll chase anything’ mentality at the moment. Feels like we are leaving ourselves too much to do. Of course we are still in the game chasing 337 but feels like we’ve seen it all before.

  9. Postpublished at 12:07 GMT 26 March 2021

    England have conceded more than 100 in the last 10 overs in both innings so far in this series. Topley aside, the bowlers disappointed at the end. Archer, Wood and Woakes were missed.

  10. Postpublished at 12:05 GMT 26 March 2021

    KL Rahul hundred was nice and steady. It was impressive. But Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya have really hurt England.

    Pant scored 77 from 40 and Hardik 35 from 16.

    Pant and RahulImage source, Getty Images
  11. Postpublished at 11:57 GMT 26 March 2021

    KL RahulImage source, Getty Images

    India batsman KL Rahul: "It's a hot day. It was important for us to get a partnership and I'm really happy with what we've achieved.

    "You always want to score runs and contribute for the team. I was disappointed in the T20 series, but that is how the game goes sometimes.

    "I'm really happy that I'm doing my job, playing my roles in the team as best as I can.

    On his celebration: "It's to shut out the noise. No disrespect to anyone, but as sportsman we work hard and some people want to bring you down."

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    Get Involvedpublished at 11:53 GMT 26 March 2021

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    SP: Versus good bowling India are showing you don't need to go all guns blazing. 15 overs of carnage at the start or end needs to be backed up with positive, sensible batting. India seem to have the balance, can England adapt or do we do what we have always done?

  13. Postpublished at 11:50 GMT 26 March 2021

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    India scored 126 off the last 10 overs and failed to double their 35-over score of by 10 runs thanks to the canny Topley.

  14. Interval - Ind 336-6published at 50 overs

    Two from the final ball. Reece Topley has dragged that back a little at the end for England but it's still a very good score from India.

  15. Postpublished at 11:48 GMT 26 March 2021

    Seven runs have come in this final over so far. One ball to go.

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    WICKETpublished at 49.5 overs

    H Pandya c Roy b Topley 35 (Ind 334-6)

    Hardik Pandya is caught at long-off. A good catch from Jason Roy.

  17. Ind 334-5published at 49.4 overs

    Credit where it's due... That's a brilliant shot from Hardik Pandya.

  18. Ind 330-5published at 49.3 overs

    Topley is nailing this.

  19. Ind 329-5published at 49.2 overs

    Left-armer Topley comes round the wicket to Hardik. Into the pitch he goes...

    Only a single again.

    India were 210-3 off 40, by the way.

    HardikImage source, BCCI
  20. Ind 328-5published at 49.1 overs

    Topley's first ball is a horror full toss but he gets away with it. Krunal Pandya is surprised and can only manage a single.