Match Report: Topley gets six as England thump India to level series
Terrific team performance to bounce back from the other day. Happy to play my part. Means a lot, makes it all worthwhile. Had surgery like three years ago. It's everyone's dream to play for England. Play my part to win games. Big game at the weekend, got to prepare for that, and then look back at the series.
Delighted with the response from the guys. Didn't bat our best, but got a challenging score. And the way the guys bowled was fantastic. Traditionally has been a bat-first wicket here. Willey and Ali put on a great partnership. Needed to take early wickets, put them under pressure straight away. 6/24, what a special day (for Topley). Team has been doing some great things over a number of years. That brings a pressure that we want to continue that. Always a great place to go and play, especially with the series at 1-1.
We bowled pretty well to start with. They had the partnership in the middle with Moeen and Willey. By no means that target wasn't chaseable but we didn't bat well. Have to take catches, something we've been talking about a lot. All in all, we bowled pretty well. Took me by surprise (the pitch). Thought the pitch will get better and better. Playing against a team like that, you need to get your five best bowlers and allrounder. Leaves a long tail. So have to ensure as a top-order, one of the guys bats long. Going to be an exciting one (in Manchester). Have to look at what we need to do better. Have to look at the conditions there and adapt.
* 6 for 24 -- Reece Topley now has the best ever figures by an England bowler in ODI cricket.
It's all over! England (246) beat India (146 in 38.5 overs) by 100 runs to level the three-match series 1-1
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