5 worst defeats for Rahul Dravid in ODIs

#4 Against England – 2007 (Natwest Series 7th ODI)

Sachin Tendulkar was brilliant throughout the 7-match series but failed in the deciding game.

The year 2007 was a topsy-turvy one for India and in particular for Rahul Dravid. After a dismal show in the World Cup where they were knocked out in the group stage itself, India won a Test series in England after 21 years.

The ODIs followed and both England and India battled it out as the 7-match series was tied at 3-3. In the last game, India won the toss and batted first at Lord’s. None of the Indian batsmen capitalized on their starts as India were bundled out for just 187 with MS Dhoni top-scoring with 50. James Anderson, Andrew Flintoff and Dmitri Mascarenhas shared 8 wickets between them.

Defending a small total, RP Singh gave India some hope as he removed both openers in the 2nd over of the innings. But Ian Bell (36), Kevin Pietersen (71*) and Paul Collingwood (64*) took England home and helped them win the series 4-3.