Cuttack ODI News
India secured a 2-1 series triumph over England after winning the first two ODIs in Pune and Cuttack.
Yuvraj was name Man of the Match for his incredible knock of 150 runs in 127 balls in the 2nd ODI.
In the end, however, the on-field umpire reversed his decision and England batsman was given a lifeline.
Morgan, batting on 102, was England's best player on the day and almost single-handedly brought his side close to chasing down India's huge total of 381 runs.
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Yuvi smashed his best-ever ODI knock of 150 runs against England in at Cuttack rose many eyebrows and virtually sealed the mouths of those doubting his ability.
With the 15-run defeat in Cuttack, England have now conceded the series 2-0 with the last ODI Kolkata yet to be played.
Yuvraj's last international hundred came way back in 2011 World Cup in Chennai and no wonder he is happy after his 14th ton.
This is the 23rd instance of India scoring above 350 in ODIs — most by any International side.
It was nearly six years ago in the 2011 World Cup, when the 35-year-old last scored an ODI century.
India won the match to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Both Yuvraj and Dhoni smashed sublime hundreds to help India post 381 for six after being 25 for three in the fifth over.
Invited to bat, Yuvraj (150 off 127 balls) and Dhoni (134 off 122) forged a record 256-run partnership to put their team in a position of strength from a precarious one.
He reached the landmark by taking single off the 32nd over, bowled by Jake Ball.
Dhoni, from the non-striker's end, suggested Yuvraj take the review.
This is his first ODI hundred against England, and 10th overall. But, surprisingly, it came after 55 match.
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Yuvi scored his career-best score of 150 off 127 balls, and helped India reach a big total of 381/6 in 50 overs.
Coming into bat when India were struggling at 25/3, Yuvi and outgoing skipper Mahendra Singh produced a middle-over stand of highest quality.
The second ODI will be played on Thursday at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium.
India has had a good record at the Barabati Stadium, where they have won 11 out of their 15 ODI games.
The second match is also likely to be a high-scoring match.
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