India v England: fifth men's T20 cricket international live
Briefly

In the match, Mark Wood begins with a series of fast deliveries, while Jofra Archer employs a short-ball strategy against Sanju Samson. Samson, unfazed, responds with powerful shots, including a six over midwicket. However, he soon falls prey to an England tactic, getting caught at square leg after a mistimed pull. Shivam Dube's selection after a concussion scare adds a layer of intrigue, indicating strategic maneuvers from the team management. Jos Buttler's mention of impact substitutes also hints at tactical preparation ahead of the competition.
Mark Wood starts with a fast yorker, testing the batters, but it’s Archer’s short balls that get Sanju Samson out early with a catch on the boundary.
Samson responds to Archer's short balls with aggressive pulls; however, the strategy backfires as he ends up getting caught at square leg.
Archer's bouncers prompt a strong response from Samson, who hits a six and four to set a competitive tone early in the innings.
The game kicks off with Sampson on strike, and the players emphasize a tense atmosphere with talk of previous impacts and potential strategies at the toss.
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