5 times India recovered from a dreadful start and went on to win

4.India vs England Pune 2017

Virat Kohli and Kedar Jadhav were outstanding for India that day in Pune

Ushering in a new era under the leadership of Virat Kohli, India were looking to get off to a winning start in the ODI leg of their series against England at home. Winning the toss, he opted to bowl and at the midway stage might have regretted the call as England made full use of the short boundaries and the flat pitch at the Gahunje Stadium to amass a massive 350 for 7 on the board.

In reply, India got off to a terrible start, losing both openers cheaply, and then saw Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni also depart for low scores and at 63 for 4, with Kohli and an inexperienced lower-order left, the game was England’s to lose.

However, that is when one of the most remarkable comebacks in ODI history began. Employing a fearless approach, Kohli, along with hometown boy Kedar Jadhav smashed the England bowling to all corners, keeping the required rate at check at all points and putting the fear back into the English camp.

The duo added 200 runs for the fifth wicket before Kohli was gone for 122. Jadhav got to his ton before returning to the pavilion, but Hardik Pandya helped by Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin ensured the effort put in by their captain and Jadhav did not go to waste, helping the side get over the line with 3 wickets in hand.