Friday, November 14, 2008

Ind vs Eng 1st ODI Result - India won by 158 Runs


Ind vs Eng 1st ODI Result - India won by 158 Runs

Yuraj Singh's 138 runs in just 78 balls set a crushing win for India against England in the 1st ODI on Friday, 14th Nov, 2008 at Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground, Rajkot. England won the toss and invited India to bat 1st and scored 387/5 in 50 overs and restricted England to 229 all out.

India got a flurring start with the openaers Sehwag and gambhir put 127 runs in just 20 overs with Sehwag hit 85 runs off 73 balls with 10 fours and 3 sixes and Gambhir scored 51 runs.

But the real push was from Yuraj Singh as he was in brilliant form and hit fastest ODI century against England with 16 fours and 6 sixes. This is also the highest run against England.

In reply Zaheer khan push England on the back foot with 3 wickets and the reduced to 76/5 but Pietersen and Bopara shown some fight with hal centuries, but all out on 229 runs in 37.4 overs.

Match Summary:

India -
387/5 in 50 overs.

England - 229 all out 37.4 overs.

Toss - England, who chose to field first.

Result - India won by 158 runs.

Man of The Match - Yuvraj Singh (India).

Series - India led the 7-match series 1-0.

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