England were left chasing 305 in their first warm-up match against a strong India A, Ambati Rayudu posting a century and Mahendra Singh Dhoni finishing in style with 68 not out. Free entry and Dhoni’s presence, leading out a national side for probably the final time after resigning as one-day captain, ensured there was barely a seat to be had at the historic Brabourne Stadium and England’s bowlers were given a tough ride.