Birmingham: For the first time in this World Cup, the Indian bowlers were taken to the cleaners and after England posted a formidable 337 for seven, it was always going to be a tough task for India to overhaul.

The Indian batsmen battled till the end, but failed to maintain their unbeaten run despite Rohit Sharma (102) getting his third century of the tournament. Till Virat Kohli and Rohit were at the crease there was some hope, but once the Indian skipper departed for 66 after a 138-run stand, it was virtually the end of an unlikely victory.