In Hyderabad, India are strongly placed against England in the first Cricket One-Dayer of the five-match series. Chasing a victory target of 301 runs, the visitors were 148 for 8 in 32 overs, a short while ago. Earlier, electing to bat after winning the toss, India made 300 for seven in the stipulated 50 overs. Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni played a superb innings under pressure and was the top-scorer with an unbeaten 87 off 70 balls. He was well supported by Suresh Raina who hit a 55-ball 61.The last fifteen overs yielded a whopping 150 runs. For India, it is their first international series at home after winning the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.
News On AIR | October 14, 2011 9:07 PM
Hyderabad ODI: England need to score 301 to win