Yuvraj Singh struck the second fastest one-day century by an Indian to help the hosts pile up an imposing 387 for five against England in the first one-day international in Rajkot on Friday.
The bowlers then followed it up with another vintage showing to guide India to a 158-run victory as England were bowled out for 229.
Yuvraj smashed 138 not out in just 78 balls as India posted their best one-day total at home and also their best against a Test side.
A look at India's highest total in ODIs:
| Score | Overs | Opponent | Venue | Date |
| 413-5 | 50 | Bermuda | Port-of-Spain | 19 Mar 2007 |
| 387-5 | 50 | England | Rajkot | 14 Nov 2008 |
| 376-2 | 50 | New Zealand | Hyderabad | 08 Nov 1999 |
| 374-4 | 50 | Hong Kong | Karachi | 25 Jun 2008 |
| 373-6 | 50 | Sri Lanka | Taunton | 26 May 1999 |
| 356-9 | 50 | Pakistan | Visakhapatnam | 05 Apr 2005 |
| 353-5 | 50 | New Zealand | Hyderabad | 15 Nov 2003 |
| 351-3 | 50 | Kenya | Paarl | 24 Oct 2001 |
| 350-6 | 50 | Sri Lanka | Nagpur | 25 Oct 2005 |
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