India v England 2011 Cricket World Cup Photos - Andrew Strauss Man of the Match

What a thrilling match it was between India and England in the 2011 CWC which has been tied at 338 runs. Sachin Tendulkar hit 5th world cup century while Andrew Strauss got Man of the Match for his brilliant 158 runs.

IND v ENG 2011 CWC 11th Match Result - Match Tied after Strauss hit 158 runs

In a high scoring nailbiting thriller match between India and England has been tied on the last ball of the 11th match of 2011 Cricket World Cup, and regain the top spot in Group B, on Sunday, 27th February, 2011 at Bengaluru.

India got a good start by Sehwag and Tendulkar who hit his 5th World Cup century, most in the world cup with 120 runs with10 fours and 5 sixes and well supported by Gambhir 51 and Yuvraj Singh 58 runs. Tim Brensen took 5 wickets on a flat pitch.

England got even a better start with 68 runs in 9 overs and then Strauss who hit 158 runs off 145 balls with 18 fours and 1 six and Bell 69 runs took the match away but Zaheer Khan took 2 wickets in 2 balls to come back in the match. England needed 29 runs in the last match with 3 wickets and managed 28 runs to level the match.

What a match.....

Match Summary:

India - 338 all out in 49.5 overs (Tendulkar 120, Yuvraj 65, Gambhir 51, Brensen 5-48)

England - 338/8 in 50 overs (Strauss 158, Bell 69, Zaheer 3-64)

Toss - India won the toss and elected to bat first.

Man of the Match - Andrew Strauss (England)

Result - Match Tied

Points - India 1, England 1

India Needs 256 Runs and England Needs 9 Wick to win 1st Test at Chennai

on a very interesting 4th day of first test match between India and England at Chennai England set a target of 387 runs and India replied positively made 131/1 at the stumps of day 4 needs another 256 runs on the 5th and final day of the match. Sehwag hit a cracking 83 off just 68 balls to make the match live and interesting.

England started the day from their overnight score of 172/3 and reached 277 runs as both Strauss and Collingwood hit centuries, 108 runs each. This was Strauss 2nd century of the match followed by 1st inning's 123 runs. England declared soon after tean on 311/9 and set a target of 387 runs. Harbhajan, Amit Mishra took 3 wickets each while Zaheer Khan took 2 wickets.

India replied well as Sehwag hit 68 balls 83 runs with 11 fours and 4 sixes and needs 256 more runs with 9 wickets in hand in 90 overs. Gautam Gambhir is playing on 41 with out of form Rahul Dravid on 2 runs.

So be ready for an exciting day of cricket on the 5th and final day of first cricket match as both team will play for a win at Chennai from 9.30 AM IST.

Match Summary:

England 1st Inning - 316 all out in 128.4 overs.

India 1st Inning - 241 all out in 69.4 overs.

England 2nd Inning - 311/9 dec. in 105.5 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 131/1 in 29 overs require another 256 runs with 9 wickets remaining.

Ind vs Eng 1st Test 2nd Day Live Score - Strauss Ton, Eng - 229/5

England won the toss and elected to bat 1st in the 1sta test match against India at on Thursday, 11th December, 2008. Englandd started strongle but managed only England at the stumps of day 1.

Andrew Strauss and Cook put 118 runs first wicket partnership. Cook scored 52 runs while Strauss hit his 13th test century with 123 runs off 133 balls with 15 fours. England were 164/1 before they slumped to 229 for 5 at the end of the day.

For India, Zaheer Khan was the pick of the bowler picked 2 wickets along with Harbhajan Singh who also took 2 wickets. India has to wrap up the England inning early tomorrow to take control of the match.

2nd day match will begin on Friday, 12th December, 2008 at 9.30 AM IST.