Today’s Cricket Match Update: India versus England, the 29th fixture of the ongoing Cricket World Cup, is currently transpiring in Lucknow. Witnessed by a packed crowd at Ekana, the India-England clash has seen the domination of the home side thus far. Hosts India, batting first, posted a 229-run total despite losing the toss and appeared clinical in their run defense in Lucknow.

As things stand, The Men In Blue have clinched England’s nine wickets in the challenging run chase of 230. India at present are just a wicket away from registering their 6th straight win in the ongoing 50-over World Cup. A victory now appears certain for India in Lucknow, which will ultimately help them climb to the top position in the points table.

Today’s Cricket Match Update: Ben Stokes Surrenders To Mohammed Shami

Ben Stokes, the veteran England batter, had a horrible day on the field with the bat against India. Stokes suffered an embarrassing 10-ball duck while batting in a delicate situation in England’s run chase in Lucknow. The Southpaw was troubled by India speedster Mohammed Shami at large during his brief stay at the crease before and he threw his wicket away by playing a horrible shot.

In the 8th over of England’s innings, Mohammed Shami got the better of Ben Stokes on multiple occasions with an astute seam-bowling display. Shami eventually dismissed Stokes in the form of England’s 3rd wicket after delivering a picture-perfect inswinger. Stokes, quite literally, surrendered to the senior India pacer’s lethal bowling in hostile Lucknow conditions.

VIDEO: Mohammed Shami Removes Ben Stokes

Ben stokes Plays an Awful Shot !! pic.twitter.com/Eh9yvFbckm

— Ankush Chauhan (@AnkushC35642587) October 29, 2023

Nothing is certain except

Death,
Taxes,
Mohammed Shami setting-up a batsman👍pic.twitter.com/tW0GZkpORo

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) October 29, 2023

Here’s what Chris Woakes told the broadcasters after the first innings in Lucknow;

“Picking up wickets is always nice, we put them under pressure early on. I missed my lengths earlier in the tournament, which was a bit frustrating, but I hit the right areas today. The fielders backed up the bowlers and that set the tone for us. Hopefully, the conditions get better under the lights. It’s a good Indian side, hopefully, we bat well and chase it down.”