Statistics
Best performances - Batsmen
- Productive Shot
- off side drive on front foot
- 40 runs
- 6x4 - 0x6
SI Mahmood b Agarkar 8 (17m 9b 0x4 0x6) SR: 88.88
LE Plunkett b Agarkar 18 (27m 19b 2x4 0x6) SR: 94.73
The ICC has asked for an explanation from the Indian board in lieu of the crowd trouble that had erupted during the April 9 one-day international between India and England.
Andrew Flintoff expressed his desire to lead England on a long-term basis, saying that he enjoyed his new role as captain during the tour of India
Rahul Dravid expressed his satisfaction at another perfectly-executed run chase, but added that he wouldn't tolerate any complacency in lead-up to next year's World Cup
Uthappa's confident, stroke-filled 86 was another small victory for those that insist that a strong bench is essential if a World Cup win is even to be contemplated
Robin Uthappa's knock ensured that what might have been a tough run-chase turned out to be a walk in the park