http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 – 5th ODI – Match Update
After a good start by the Indian openers, England have put the brakes on the scoring rate with three quick wickets, in the fifth and final One Day International, currently being played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, October 25, 2011.
At the end of 20 overs, the Men In Blue are three down, having posted 81 on the board.
The English skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/GP-Swann-c1501.
For the hosts, it was http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Manoj-Tiwary-c1890 slotting in at no. 4.
The start for the Men In Blue was steady with Gambhir and Rahane, hitting boundaries every other over, giving the innings a consistent momentum. 50 came in the 11th over and it seemed as it would be another long day for the touring Poms contingent.
However, the first wicket fell on the score 80 with Gambhir (38), chopping the ball onto his off-stump with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737 entered the frame.
He looked nervy, playing and missing a couple before he totally misread a Finn delivery, which nipped back sharply. Kohli offered no shot, only to look back and see his stumps disturbed.
The score remained on 80 and in the next over, Rahane was sent packing by Bresnan with wicket-keeper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/C-Kieswetter-c1206 taking a blinder. The player was criticized for his glove work in the previous match; however, his celebration echoed his determination to succeed. Rahane was impressive in his 42, where he struck six glorious boundaries.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SK-Raina-c2539 then joined Tiwary, with both looking to re-build and get the innings back on track.England on the other hand will be keen to capitalize on the breakthroughs and dismiss their opponents on a low total.
The hosts currently lead the series 4-0.
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