1st ODI: England v India at Bristol County Ground

This will be the first international staged at the County Ground since 2011. Unfortunately, there is a very high chance of rain which may play a large role in deciding the match.

England (likely) A Cook (capt), A Hales, I Bell, J Root, E Morgan, J Buttler (wkt), Moeen Ali, B Stokes, C Jordan, S Finn, J Anderson.

India (likely) R Sharma, S Dhawan, V Kohli, A Rahane, A Rayudu, MS Dhoni (capt and wkt), R Jadeja, R Ashwin, B Kumar, M Shami, U Yadav.

Head to head

England 35 India 47 Tied 2 NR 3

In England

England 18 India 12 Tied 1 NR 3

329 Highest international total made at Bristol

Weather Cloudy and showery, 17C

prediction of rain..?? drat..That is irritating to say the least..We all would love a full match to see how India fares..and the rain gods decide to lash out..? ON topic :..I would love if Dhoni decides to play sanju samson,he can be tested here before the WC..he really is a talent.Suresh raina can make way for him at No:5

Still raining..drat..I sincerely prayed to the rain,but to no avail it seems.its already been half an hour and still no sign of the match starting anytime soon,nor are there news stating so.
At least each side should get a 20 odd overs to bat..I don't want it as a NR game..
Update : The rain only seems to get heavier..

In London's it's drizzling steadily; sounds like the volume goes up and down but the song stays the same in Bristol. In fact, a decision has been made, the match has been abandoned...without a ball bowled .... Source Cricinfo

and the english always cry about caribbean weather

Too bad the rain has delayed the match. I was hoping to see an India comeback today. Well I hope that the match will begin at some point today because India really need the opportunity to help redeem themselves after the test series embarrassment.

Match Abandoned without a ball bowled !

Well, Indian team can take a deep breath and relax now as they will go to the next one day match without being defeated. I hope that they can match at least one match here.

Are you talking of the 5 match streak or something else.??


India should strive to win this and get some lost respect back.They have had a bad thrashing all through the year and a win here will only boost their spirits..Anyone rooting for India btw..?