Mohammed Shami, left, took four wickets as India beat England in Lucknow ©Getty Images

India's bowlers were in fierce form as they dismantled England to record a 100-run win against the defending champions at the International Cricket Council Men's Cricket World Cup in Lucknow.

The hosts extended their unbeaten run in the tournament in a game that was dominated by the ball at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium.

England made a promising start as they restricted India to 229-9 in their 50 overs.

However, their batting line-up crumbled at the hands of India's pace attack as Mohammed Shami took four wickets for 22 runs and Jasprit Bumrah recorded 3-32 to seal a convincing victory.

In the end, Liam Livingstone's 27 was the best performance for England as they were all out for 129.

"Looking at where we were after the first 10 overs of our batting, it was important to put on a partnership like myself and KL Rahul did," Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said.

"It was a challenging pitch to start with but it got easier the longer you spent in the middle.

"We are very happy with the performance.

"But it was a great performance and we would take that win any day."

A total of 87 for Indian opener Sharma proved vital as he held his side's innings together despite wickets falling around him.

Rohit Sharma's 87 was crucial for India as they took a 100-run win over defending champions England in the Cricket World Cup ©Getty Images
Rohit Sharma's 87 was crucial for India as they took a 100-run win over defending champions England in the Cricket World Cup ©Getty Images

The result marks England's fourth consecutive defeat at the tournament and fifth overall.

It is the first time in history that they have lost five times at a Cricket World Cup, leaving them bottom of the group table.

After a steady start, Bumrah dismissed Dawid Malan and Joe Root in consecutive deliveries before a collapse of four wickets for nine runs in 27 balls.

"Very disappointing. At the halfway stage chasing 230, we fancied ourselves," said England captain Jos Buttler.

"But it's the same old story. 

"Whatever way you want to approach the game, it is about being committed to that.

"For me, it was soaking up pressure, building up partnerships and killing pressure.

"It is about executing your skill, chasing 230 there wasn't scoreboard pressure but we are just falling short.

"Whatever way we are going for it at the minute."

Competition is set to continue tomorrow with Afghanistan taking on Sri Lanka at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.