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England lose again

Nov 20 2008

England slumped to their third successive defeat in the one-day series on Thursday after India successfully negotiated fading light to secure their triumph.

Chasing England's total of 240 in a match reduced to 49 overs after a 45-minute delay for early-morning smog, India reached 198 for five after 40 when the light forced the end of contest and the hosts were ahead of the required total on the Duckworth-Lewis method.

It secured a 16-run victory despite protests from England captain Kevin Pietersen, and the win ensures India need only one more success from the final four matches to secure the series.

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