Chris Old and Robin Jackman each took three wickets before an unbeaten 55 by Keith Fletcher and an all-round performance from Tony Greig helped England to a comfortable six-wicket win over India and England clinching the Prudential Trophy by a 2-0 whitewash to their historic first series victory against India in a weather-affected match of the second ODI.
Catch the Cricket highlights of the 2nd ODI match between England and India, played on July 13 & 14, 1974, at the Kenninston Oval, London. This match was part of India's tour of England, a 2-match One-day international series (Prudential Trophy) where England beat India by 6-wickets.
Match Highlights
England secured a comfortable six-wicket win over India in the second ODI and clinch the their historic series by 2-0 whitewash in the two-match series.
India Innings:
India posted a modest total of 171 for all out in 47.3 overs with Ashok Mankad was the top-scorer with brisk 44 runs off 61 balls contained 3 fours, Gundappa Viswanath contributed 32 runs from 59 balls with a boundary, Sunil Gavaskar added 20 off 23 balls with 3 fours, while Sudhir Naik hit 20 runs off 39 balls with a boundary.
England Bowling:
For England, Chris Old was the best bowler for England - who taking 3 wickets for 36 runs in 9.3 overs, Robin Jackman also claimed 3 wickets for 41 runs in 11 overs contained a maiden over, Tony Greig picked up 2 wickets, while Derek Underwood took 1 wicket.
England Innings:
England chased the target comfortably, finishing at 172 for 4 in 48.5 overs with Keith Fletcher was the top-scorer with an classy unbeaten 55 off 79 balls featuring 7 fours.
David Lloyd added 39 runs off 81 balls with 4 fours, Tony Greig remained a unbeaten 24 off 29 balls including 3 fours, captain Mike Denness made 24 runs from 37 balls with 2 fours and John Edrich contributed 19 runs off 48 balls without hitting a boundary.
India Bowling:
For India, Syed Abid Ali, Madan Lal, Gopal Bose, and Ashok Mankad each claimed one wicket.
Player of the match:
Keith Fletcher was named Player of the Match for his match-winning unbeaten classy 55.
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