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India knocked out of the Tri-series, a pre cursor to the World Cup in Australia. Though the openers have done their considerable contribution, Team packed up at 200 in 48.1 overs, losing as many as nine wickets for 97 runs from a good position, 103 for one.

While, England were fluffed at 66 for five at one stage but fight back through James Taylor (82) and Jos Buttler (67) given victory with 19 balls to spare at the WACA ground.

 

Ajinkya Rahane, who some what proved to be a saving grace with a patient knock of 73 as his teammates did not show the stomach for a fight. Shikar Dhawan also stood for better score, rest have not at all faced the superb bowling for long time.

Taylor hit 82 with only four boundaries in his 122 ball innings but played the role of a sheet anchor to perfection. Buttler had seven fours in 77 balls to his credit of 67 runs. Taylor was the hero of match.

Among Indian pacers, Stuart Binny (3/33), who collapsed top order, is gaining momentum for the upcoming World Cup series

-Kannamsai