India pacer Gurnoor Brar delivered another crucial breakthrough by dismissing England captain Harry Brook during the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday. The young fast bowler continued his impressive form, helping India strengthen their position while defending a target of 234.

The breakthrough came on the fourth ball of the 11th over. Bowling at an impressive speed of 146 kmph, Brar produced a sharp back-of-a-length delivery outside off stump. Brook attempted an ambitious scoop shot by moving well across his stumps, but the extra pace caught him by surprise. The ball brushed his gloves before carrying safely to wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan, who completed a straightforward catch.

Brook’s innings ended at 16 off 16 deliveries, featuring two boundaries and a six. His dismissal reduced England to 53/3, putting the hosts under significant pressure early in the chase.

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India had already made the ideal start through Jasprit Bumrah, who dismissed Ben Duckett for a golden duck with the very first ball of England’s innings. Prasidh Krishna then joined the party by removing Jacob Bethell for just four, leaving England reeling inside the opening powerplay.

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Before Brook’s dismissal, he and Joe Root had stitched together a 45-run partnership that briefly steadied the innings. However, Brar’s timely strike halted England’s recovery and handed the momentum back to India. At 60/3 after 13 overs, England still required 174 runs, with Root holding one end while Sam Curran looked to rebuild the innings.

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Earlier, India were bowled out for 233 in 44 overs after being asked to bat first. Virat Kohli led the scoring with a composed 65, while Shreyas Iyer contributed a valuable 66. England pacers Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson starred with the ball, claiming three wickets each.