England collapses at 107/6, Dawson and Root rescue innings

England’s batting line‑up crumbled after a promising start, slipping to 107 for 6 in the 21.4th over. Early wickets fell despite a 61‑run stand between Ben Duckett (43) and Jacob Bethell (14). The middle order struggled until Liam Dawson and Jos Buttler (referred to as Root) combined for a vital 121‑run partnership, taking the total to 258.

Dawson contributed 68 runs off 83 balls, hitting seven boundaries, while Root remained unbeaten on 76 from 76 deliveries, with one six and six fours. The recovery set a modest yet defendable target for India, who pursued it with composure. England’s bowlers, on the other hand, found it hard to break through the Indian top order, managing only three wickets in total.