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Key Points

5 points
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India achieved the second‑highest successful chase in One‑Day International history.

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The match was played on a batting‑friendly pitch in Guwahati.

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Coach Gautam Gambhir criticized the lack of assistance for bowlers.

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He called for pitches that offer a fair contest between bat and ball.

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India is ahead 2‑0 in the series; the next game will be in New Chandigarh.

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Summary

Coach Gautam Gambhir said the pitch heavily favored batting, making it unfair for bowlers.

He emphasized the need for a balanced surface so both batters and bowlers can compete.

India leads the three‑match series 2‑0 with the final match set for New Chandigarh.

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New Words to Learn

8 words
One‑Day International
a cricket match that lasts one day with each team batting once
batting‑friendly
a playing surface that makes it easy to score runs
chase
trying to reach the opponent's score in the second innings
pitch
the flat area of the ground where the ball is bowled and hit
coach
the person who trains and leads the team
bowler
the player who delivers the ball to the batter
balanced
giving both sides an equal chance to succeed
fielding restrictions
rules that limit where fielders can stand, affecting how easy it is to score
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