India vs England | Harbhajan Singh Seals India’s Victory | Pathan’s Early Strikes & England Collapse

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Panoorin Ngayon

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On March 28, 2006, at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi, Harbhajan Singh's career-best 5/31 helped India secure a thrilling 39-run victory over England. Despite a sub-par total of 203, India capitalized on England’s dramatic collapse, sealing the match and taking an early lead in the series. Key Moments: Harbhajan’s Match-Winning Spell: Exploiting England’s poor shot selection, Harbhajan Singh delivered a masterclass, dismantling the middle and lower order. Pathan’s Early Strikes: Irfan Pathan set the tone with wickets of Strauss and Shah in the first over. England’s Collapse: From 117/3, England crumbled, with seven wickets falling for just 47 runs. The sweep shot proved their undoing as Pietersen, Flintoff, and others faltered against spin. India’s Rescue Act: Harbhajan’s crucial 37 with the bat and Dravid’s resilient 34, after being dropped early, lifted India to 203. England’s Bowling Highlights: Kabir Ali claimed a career-best 4/45, and Ian Blackwell’s disciplined spell tied down India’s batters, conceding no boundaries. A combination of India’s disciplined bowling and England’s poor shot selection turned the match, showcasing the impact of spin on a two-paced pitch. #CricketMax #CricketHighlights #CricketMax