# ‘Excellent’ Archer takes quick wickets to give England control

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/excellent-archer-takes-quick-wickets-to-give-england-control/
- Published: 2026-07-16T15:35:23+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-26T08:14:16+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/videos/cwyjw1384x0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Asia, Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Archer takes two wickets in two balls versus India
- India reduced to 193-7 in Cardiff ODI
- Hat-trick narrowly missed; England take control

## Summary

Jofra Archer struck twice in consecutive deliveries to swing momentum England's way during the second one-day international against India in Cardiff. His breakthrough helped reduce India to a struggling position in their innings, prompting praise from commentators for his "excellent" bowling display.

Archer dismissed Axar Patel and Shivam Dube with back-to-back balls, narrowly missing out on a hat-trick, as India slipped to 193-7. The wickets put England firmly in control of the match, which was being played as part of the ongoing ODI series between the two sides.

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