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England captain Andrew Flintoff smashed a half-century against Rajasthan Cricket Association on his return after three months out with injury.England captain Andrew Flintoff smashed a half-century against Rajasthan Cricket Association on his return after three months out with injury.
Batting at three, he hit 59 from 53 balls including nine fours and a six in England's warm-up match before their Champions Trophy begins on Sunday.Batting at three, he hit 59 from 53 balls including nine fours and a six in England's warm-up match before their Champions Trophy begins on Sunday.
After 23 overs, England had reached 144-3, Ian Bell out for 53. England notched up 295-8 in their 50 overs, with Jamie Dalrymple top-scoring with an unbeaten 79.
Rajasthan CA won the toss and elected to field and had Andrew Strauss dismissed for one. Rajasthan CA won the toss and fielded and dismissed Andrew Strauss for one.
Strauss nicked behind off Shalandu Gehlot in the second over and Flintoff, who had ankle surgery in the summer, fell when he mis-hit a drive to offer a simple catch to mid-off.Strauss nicked behind off Shalandu Gehlot in the second over and Flintoff, who had ankle surgery in the summer, fell when he mis-hit a drive to offer a simple catch to mid-off.
The match will enable England to try all options as up to 13 of the 14-man squad will be allowed to play ahead of Sunday's Champions Trophy opener against hosts India.The match will enable England to try all options as up to 13 of the 14-man squad will be allowed to play ahead of Sunday's Champions Trophy opener against hosts India.