Bell scores century as England reach 294 for five

Having scored 91 in the first match against India A, Bell continued his fine form as he batted with lot of responsibility, hitting 125-ball 108 with the help of 10 fours and two huge sixes.

The main feature of the England innings was 113-run partnership for the fourth wicket between Bell and Eoin Morgan, who smashed 52 off 55 balls laced with five boundaries and two sixes.

Craig Kieswetter also thrashed the Delhi bowlers to finish with an unbeaten 41 off 27 balls which included three sixes.

Morgan-Bell duo got their runs in only 93 balls as the Delhi attack led by India discard Ashish Nehra looked pedestrian.

While Parvinder Awana bowled a good first spell, it was certainly not enough as England got off to a ideal start with skipper Alastair Cook (44) and Bell adding 70 runs for the opening wicket.

Cook, who opted out of the first practice match, decided to rest Kevin Pietersen today. The left-hander hit some lovely strokes during his 57-ball stay. The best of his seven boundaries was a cover drive off Awana. (MORE)