Rahane, Rayudu rally India after early wicket
January 20, 2015  09:32
 India 36-1 (10 ovs) vs England | Scorecard

A short first spell for Woakes, three overs for seven runs, before he makes way for Stuart Broad.

Rahane immediately targets the pace bowler as he lofts the first ball over mid-off but does not make proper connection for a couple of runs. He gets inside edge off the third ball going for a drive through the off-side for two more runs.

Rahane trying to be aggressive as he plays another lofted shot past mid-off without much conviction for two runs and defends the last ball.

Rayudu also decides to go on the attack. He comes down the track to Anderson and has a wild swing at Anderson but is beaten by a long way. Three slips in place but Rayudu still looks to steer it fine as it goes on the bounce to the third slip fielder. Rayudu keeps strike with a single from the last ball which turns out to be the only run of the over. He has struggled to get going, having made six from 23 balls.

Rayudu takes a single from the first ball on the leg side before Rahane pulls Broad powerfully over midwicket for a six, the first of the innings. He edges the fifth ball which goes past the lone first slip fielder for a boundary as the runs finally start to flow for India.

India have recovered to 36 for one in 10 overs with Rahane on 26 from 31 balls and Rayudu on six from 24 balls.

India scored 18 from the first seven overs before they ramped up the pace to score 18 from the last three overs.
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