England captain Alastair Cook on Sunday admitted that it was an "important toss to win" and they possibly couldn't have lost the match once his bowlers dismissed India's top four batsmen for only 49 runs during the fifth and final ODI at Dharamsala.
Statistical highlights of the fifth cricket One-day international between India and England, at Dharamsala on Sunday.
Suresh Raina became the 13th Indian batsman to score 4000 One-Day Interntional (ODI) runs during his knock of 83 against England at Dharamsala. He completed the feat during his 159th ODI. Earlier in the series, Raina’s team-mate Virat Kohli had also achieved the said milestone.
Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday said had India batted "more sensibly", the hosts could have won the fifth and final ODI at Dharamsala and wrapped up the series by a bigger margin.
Ian Bell struck an impressive century to guide England to a consolatory win against India by seven wickets in the fifth and final One-Day International at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.
Himachal police on Sunday ordered an enquiry after fake tickets were recovered from several cricket fans during the India-England ODI currently being played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium at Dharamsala.
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Suresh Raina scored a fluent 83 to lift India to a respectable total of 226 all-out in 49.4 overs, after the hosts suffered a batting collapse early on against England in the fifth and final One-Day International at the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.
England registered an emphatic win by seven wickets against India in the fifth and final One-Day International at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday. It was an all-round effort from the England side - first troubling the Indian side with the ball and then Ian Bell following up with his third ton to see England home. Eoin Morgan's rapid knock of 40 not out helped England finish the game a little soon.
India take on England in the fifth and final One-Day International at the HPCA Stadium at Dharamsala today.