England's Bowlers Power to Pivotal Headingley Win
England captain Ben Stokes credits the team's bowlers for dismantling India's lower-order as a decisive factor in their five-wicket win at Headingley. Despite notable batting from openers Duckett and Crawley, England's success stemmed from preventing India from setting an unchaseable target, highlighting the bowlers' crucial impact.

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In a thrilling win at Headingley, England captain Ben Stokes lauded his bowlers for their pivotal role in dismantling India's lower-order, which proved decisive in their five-wicket victory.
Openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley were instrumental with their 188-run partnership during a record chase of 371, though Stokes emphasized the importance of the bowlers preventing India from setting an unachievable target.
Stokes stressed the significance of keeping India from exceeding a total that would have been daunting, attributing success to both skill and commitment throughout the match.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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