LUCKNOW: England recorded its lowest-ever World Cup total against India during their match here on Sunday as the hosts thrash the defending champions by 100 runs.
Chasing a modest 230-run target, England was bundled out for a paltry 129 with Mohammad Shami (4/22) and Jasprit Bumrah rattling the top-order with five wickets.
England’s previous lowest (168) against India came in a 82-run defeat in the 2003 World Cup.
Jos Buttler’s men had previously been bowled out for 110 at the Oval in 2022, courtesy of a six-wicket haul from Bumrah. India went onto win the match by nine wickets.
The defending champion also suffered its worst-ever start in a World Cup PowerPlay, after being reduced to 40 for four in 10 overs.
At the end of the 45 group stage matches, the top four teams on the points table will advance to the semifinals, which will be held on November 15 and 16. The final is scheduled for November 19 in Ahmedabad.
