England XI beat India A by three wickets in the first practice match, MS Dhoni's last game as skipper of an Indian team. India A posted 304 in 50 overs, helped by Ambati Rayudu's 97-ball 100 and Dhoni's 40-ball 68*. England XI clinched the tight encounter as Sam Billings' 93-run knock helped them reach the target with seven balls left.