September 2, 2007

England vs India 5th ODI: Match is stopped for Rain and the Result

The 5th match between India vs England has stopped for rain. The match has shortened for rain and the England team has to do 311 from 45 overs. Form the first time England batsman did not do well except Paul Collingwood. His achievement was 91 not out.

After Paul Collingwood’s 91 and the team’s total run come 242 for 8 wickets. But, the rain did not along with the England team. Its came back again. As a result, Indian team won by 38 runs. By using Duckworth-Lewis method the match referee decelerated that India is the winner team of this match.


After end of the match, specialist Ravi Shastri told that as Indian has won the match then the next matches in London will be more attractive. If India would loss then the next tow matches were lifeless.

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