Yuvraj stars again

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The talented left-hander claimed his second century (118) in as many matches to power India to a commanding 292 for nine despite a shaky start when they slipped to 29 for three after deciding to bat first at Nehru Park.

But Yuvraj also claimed a superb four for 28 with his part-time spin to help secure a 54-run victory by dismissing England for 238 after they lost their last seven wickets for 55 runs in 10 overs.

It was a stunning display from Yuvraj, who is now in pole position to reclaim his Test place as a replacement for the retired Sourav Ganguly, and comes just three days after his incredible unbeaten 138 in Rajkot to secure a thumping 158-run triumph in the first ODI.

Yet despite Yuvraj's amazing performance, the tourists were on course to claim an unlikely victory until just 12 overs before the end.

Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff had just hit 59 runs off the five overs of the batting powerplay to leave England needing 110 to win off 13 overs.

Once again, though, Yuvraj stole centre stage and dismissed both within the space of four balls - ending a productive 74-run stand off 70 deliveries - and their departure signalled England's spiral towards another comprehensive defeat.

Earlier in the day, Stuart Broad (four for 55) was the pick of the England attack.