Flintoff hits seven sixes and 17 fours as England rallies

In the next over, Chris Gayle's leg stump was toppled, and he came too far across his stumps.

But Lara and Sarwan responded to the crisis of 24 for two with some fluent Caribbean stroke play.

The pair brought up their 11th century partnership just before both passed 50.

Sarwan totaled 50 with his 10th four, off 78 balls.