Last Friday, their bowlers gave up the most number of runs ever by an England one-day side as India smashed 387-5 in Rajkot to win by 158 runs.

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When Pietersen's men finally trudged back to their dressing-room, they had conceded the most runs ever by an England team in ODIs, and it was the highest ever total in India.

BBC: Dismal England thrashed by India

But before that happened, Bopara had just managed to score enough runs to ensure England would avoid their heaviest ever defeat by a runs margin in ODIs.

BBC: Dismal England thrashed by India

Collingwood, workmanlike as ever, was joined by Owais Shah, who played some wonderful wristy strokes, and they ensured England's innings did not lose momentum with a brisk partnership of 30 - but it was Mascarenhas who unleashed the pyrotechnics.

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