eng vs ind 4rd ODI match tie (D\L) ,eng win series

London: It was Bangalore revisited for India and England who played their second tie in six months as the fourth one day international (ODI) ended with honours shared when rain stopped play for the third and final time at Lord's on Sunday.

The hosts were 270/8 in 48.5 overs in reply to India's total of 280/5 off 50 overs when yet another downpour brought proceedings to a premature end, thereby handing the series to England as a result of their wins in the second and third ODIs at Southampton and Oval after the first match at Chester-le-Street was washed out.
Ravi Bopara (96) and Suresh Raina (84) shared the man of the match award as it was Deja Vu time for the two sides who played out a tie at Bangalore's Chinnaswamy stadium on 27th Februray in the World Cup earlier this year.
Earlier, Ian Bell and Bopara brought up their respective half centuries and put on 98 runs for the fourth wicket to lead England's recovery.
RP Singh got the wickets of both England openers, Alastair Cook and Craig Kieswetter as the hosts went about their chase of 281 for victory.
However, the rain returned this time for the final time as the match was declared a tie.
Earlier, fine half centuries from skipper MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina boosted India's total to a healthy 280/5.
The Indian duo also added a record 169 runs, which was instrumental in helping India recover from twin blows and launch an offensive in the last 10 overs, which produced 109 runs.
Graeme Swann (2/49) and Stuart broad (2/52) were the main wicket-takers for England.