Bell guides England to 281
Tuesday, 28 August 2007
Ian Bell continued his outstanding form, notching up 79 as England posted a competitive 281 in the third one-day international at Edgbaston. The innings never quite hit its threatened heights as India plugged away and a number of batsmen made starts before giving up their wickets. However, England have given their attack, missing Andrew Flintoff, a defendable target, reports Cricinfo.
They lost wickets at regular intervals, which prevented a more noticeable charge, and Bell fell in the 48th over as he tried to marshall the tail. He followed his unbeaten 126 at the Rose Bowl and 64 at Bristol with another well-paced innings, constantly having to adjust his target with each wicket. There was another fascinating battle between England's batsmen and India's spinners, who sent down 26 overs. They were introduced well inside the Powerplay and continued as late as the 45th over.
50 overs England 281 for 8 (Bell 79, Collingwood 44, RP Singh 3-55) v India 197 for 5 in 40 overs at 10.25 pm).
They lost wickets at regular intervals, which prevented a more noticeable charge, and Bell fell in the 48th over as he tried to marshall the tail. He followed his unbeaten 126 at the Rose Bowl and 64 at Bristol with another well-paced innings, constantly having to adjust his target with each wicket. There was another fascinating battle between England's batsmen and India's spinners, who sent down 26 overs. They were introduced well inside the Powerplay and continued as late as the 45th over.
50 overs England 281 for 8 (Bell 79, Collingwood 44, RP Singh 3-55) v India 197 for 5 in 40 overs at 10.25 pm).