The first cricket One-Dayer between India and England was abandoned due to rain at Chester-le-Street yesterday. Earlier, put in to bat, India had made 274 for 7 in their 50 overs. Opener Parthiv Patel top-scored with a fine 95. Chasing the target of 275 runs, the hosts were 27 for two in 7.2 overs when rain interrupted the play. The Scores:India: 274 for 7 in 50 overs. England: 27 for 2 in 7.2 overs. The second encounter of the five-match ODI series will be played at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, on Tuesday.
News On AIR | September 4, 2011 9:29 AM
India-England first ODI abandoned due to rain