MATCH - 11 , INDIA VS ENGLAND

It was so far the most exciting encounter in world cup, where host India faced England.





Although current form and home conditions made India favorite but the match ends up in a tie.
Batting first India was expected to put an immense total on board specially with no Stuart Broad in English side.

The opening partnership was good till Sehwag produced an edge to wicketkeeper on the bowling on Bresnan.Sehwag scored fast 35 runs on 26 balls including 6 fours.Then held a big partnership between Sachin and Gambhir. Both played sensibly and maturely specially against Englad spin attack including Yardy and Swann.

Sachin guided Indian inning and completed his 47 th ODI century. He scored 120 runs on 115 balls including 10 fours and 5 mighty sixes.After reaching 50 run mark, he entertained spectators by butchering England spin attack. He planted 2 consecutive sixes to Swann in his 3rd spell.

India then lost the wicket of Gambhir who scored 51 runs on 61 balls including 5 fours.
Yuvraj then came out on ground then Virat Kohli , leaving every one in surprise.But the trick worked as he scored 58 runs on 50 balls including 9 fours.

Sachin after his century tried to push the tempo and lost his wicket to Anderson during batting powerplay .When India looking comfortable for 350+ scores, it was Bresnon who spoil the party by picking 5 wickets.

Anderson and Swann were turning out to be a big disappointment for England team. India ended up with a total of 338 on board.

Chasing a big total a solid start was needed as so given by England openers.Munaf patel cause the first blow by dismiss Peterson(31 runs on 22 balls including 5 fours). Andrew Strauss was pick of England batting scored 158 runs on 145 balls including 18 fours and 1 big six.

The match was looking completely England way but then came a ripping last spell of Zaheer Khan ,which brought India back into the game . Match then went till last over in which England needed 14 runs but then a six to Munaf changed the equations and match ended up in tie.



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