England lost in India

Agence France-Presse

Chasing a modest England total of 240, the home team was 198-5 after 40 overs when poor light forced an early end to the match, already reduced to 49 overs per side after a delayed start due to morning haze.

The Indians were deemed to be ahead of the required total on the Duckworth/Lewis method. Indian skipper Mahendra Dhoni, anticipating such an end to the match, resorted to cautious batting, well aware than another wicket could spell defeat for his side. Dhoni scored 29 not out off 51 balls. It was opener Virender Sehwag who top-scored for the hosts with 68.