Hello and welcome to the Chinnaswamy stadium at Bangalore for the
first of five One-Dayers in this Pepsi Series
After the tremendous interest in the Test sewries, the One-Day
matches are bound to be packed with crowds
The fact that this game is a day night clash intensifies the
atmosphere
The teams for this match have just been announced: India - Ganguly,
Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman, Badani, Sehwag, Dahiya, Srinath,
Agarkar, Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh, Roboin Singh is the 12th
man
For Australia, Steve Waugh, Gilchrist, Mark Waugh, Ponting, Harvey,
Warne, Hayden, Fleming, Bevan, McGrath and Martyn will take the
field. Andrew Symonds is the 12th man
India have won the toss and elected to bat first
The Australian team now coms onto the field as fireworks go off and
the band here begins to play
Ganguly and Tendulkar are the two Indian batsmen walking out
Sourav Ganguly will take first strike
Matthew Hayden on the field wearing Symonds' shirt, all thos
watching televisoion don't get confused!
McGrath misses his run up and stops short before delivering the
ball, what an anticlimactic start
0.1 McGrath to Ganguly, wide: no run, full fast and down the leg side,
a rare loose one from McGrath, must be the 11th for the year!
0.1 McGrath to Ganguly, (noball) no run, this time McGrath over steps
ieven as the ball goes down leg side, left alone
0.1 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, just short of a length and on the off
and middle, defended back down the wicket off the back foot
0.2 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, short of a length outside the off,
that's the Glenn McGrath the world knows, left alone with ease
0.3 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, full, straight and on the off, just a
hint of movement in the air, defended back down the track with the
full face of the bat
0.4 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, quick and on the off, played back down
the wicket with care
Two slips, a gully, point, covers, wide mid off, mid on, fine leg
and third man is the field set for the legft hander
0.5 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, short of a length on the off, shaping
in nicely, left alone on length alone
0.6 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, short of a length on the pads, turned
to the on side with soft hands, no chance of a single
End of over 1 (2 runs) India 2/0 (RR: 2.00)
GD McGrath 1-0-2-0 (1w 1nb)
SR Tendulkar 0* (0b) SC Ganguly 0* (7b)
That ends the first over, no runs off the bat yet
1.1 Fleming to Tendulkar, no run, full straight and on the off, on the
spot to begin with, Tendulkar defends with bat and pad held close
1.2 Fleming to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length outside the
off, Tendulkar shouldes arms and lets the ball go, not much
movement so far either in the ar or off the wicket
1.3 Fleming to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, Tendulkar leans back and puinches the balll to the bowler,
the
1.4 Fleming to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off, Tendulkar
leans into the line of the ball and punches to covers with power
1.5 Fleming to Tendulkar, one run, full and on the off, punched away
with an angled bat, this time the ball goes wide of the fielder at
mid off and a quick single is stolen, first runs off the bat
1.6 Fleming to Ganguly, no run, just short of a length on the pads,
Ganguly stands tall and taps the ball to mid on
End of over 2 (1 run) India 3/0 (RR: 1.50)
DW Fleming 1-0-1-0 - BEML End
SR Tendulkar 1* (5b) SC Ganguly 0* (8b)
2.1 McGrath to Tendulkar, one run, full and on the pads, turned away
efficiently to the fielder at fine leg, Tendulkar using the pace
of the ball well there
2.2 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, just short o a length on the off,
shaping away, tapped to covers off the back foot
2.3 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, short of a length and a bit of width,
cut hard but a diving Ponting at point saves a sure boundary
2.4 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, full and outside the off, left well
alone
2.5 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, full and on the off, deefended to the
off side
2.6 McGrath to Ganguly, one run, short and wide, cut hard, Pointing
dives again but this time can't hold the ball properly, deflected
to third man
End of over 3 (2 runs) India 5/0 (RR: 1.67)
GD McGrath 2-0-4-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 1* (13b) SR Tendulkar 2* (6b)
3.1 Fleming to Ganguly, no run, full and on the off, stroked to covers
3.2 Fleming to Ganguly, two runs, just short of a length and on the
off, Ganguly punches the ball back past mid off, lovely shot but
not got enough on it to make it to the fence
3.3 Fleming to Ganguly, no run, short and on the off, Ganguly takes his
eyes off the ball and is hit on the shoulder
3.4 Fleming to Ganguly, no run, full and on the off, stroked to mid off
with the full face of the bat
3.5 Fleming to Ganguly, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
turned away to deep fine leg
3.6 Fleming to Tendulkar, FOUR, just short of a length and on the off,
pulled away in fine style, that's the first boundary for the day,
the crowds go crazy as the ball thuds into the midwicket boundary
End of over 4 (7 runs) India 12/0 (RR: 3.00)
DW Fleming 2-0-8-0 - BEML End
SC Ganguly 4* (18b) SR Tendulkar 6* (7b 1x4)
4.1 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, full and on the off, driven hard to
covers
4.2 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, short of a length on the off, defended
carefully back down the track, McGrath collects in his
followthrough and greets Ganguly a very good afternoon!
4.3 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, short of a length and on the off once
more, defended
4.4 McGrath to Ganguly, two runs, full and outside the off, driven hard
past covers, the outsield however is not too quick and the bal
pulls up shot o the fence
4.5 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid off,
Ganguly sets off for a single even as Tendulkar stands his ground
as Bevan trows the balla t the stumps at the keeper's end Ganguly
barely makes it back home
4.6 McGrath to Ganguly, no run
End of over 5 (2 runs) India 14/0 (RR: 2.80)
GD McGrath 3-0-6-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 6* (7b 1x4) SC Ganguly 6* (24b)
5.1 Fleming to Tendulkar, one run, short of a length on the off, tapped
down with soft hands towards mid on, quick single stolen
5.2 Fleming to Ganguly, no run, short of a length and on the off,
Ganguly drives hard anyway and the ball skids off the turf to
covers
5.3 Fleming to Ganguly, wide: no run, short of a length and down leg
side, Ganguly pulls and misses even as Warne is the lone man on
the field to appeal
5.3 Fleming to Ganguly, no run, fuller and on the off, driven to mid on
off the back foot
5.4 Fleming to Ganguly, OUT: short of a length, outside the off, played
straight to Mark Waugh at short cover, simple catch and that is
that for the Indian captain
India 16/1, Partnership of 16
SC Ganguly c ME Waugh b Fleming 6 (27b 0x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 7* (8b 1x4) DW Fleming 2.4-0-10-1 (1w)
5.5 Fleming to Laxman, no run
5.6 Fleming to Laxman, two runs
End of over 6 (4 runs) India 18/1 (RR: 3.00)
DW Fleming 3-0-12-1 (1w) - BEML End
SR Tendulkar 7* (8b 1x4) VVS Laxman 2* (2b)
6.1 McGrath to Tendulkar, SIX
6.2 McGrath to Tendulkar, FOUR
6.3 McGrath to Tendulkar, no run
6.4 McGrath to Tendulkar, (noball) FOUR
6.4 McGrath to Tendulkar, no run
6.5 McGrath to Tendulkar, FOUR
6.6 McGrath to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 7 (19 runs) India 37/1 (RR: 5.29)
GD McGrath 4-0-25-0 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 2* (2b) SR Tendulkar 25* (15b 4x4 1x6)
7.1 Fleming to Laxman, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
driven straight to Ponting at point
7.2 Fleming to Laxman, one run, short, outside the off, cut down to
third man for an easy single
7.3 Fleming to Tendulkar, no run, short outside the off, cracking
square cut! good save by Steve waugh in the covers, the ball was
travelling like a rocket
7.4 Fleming to Tendulkar, FOUR, short of a length, hit uppishly, taken
on the rise through long on for four
7.5 Fleming to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
slower ball, mistimes the cut shot. straight to point
7.6 Fleming to Tendulkar, no run, full in length, driven powerfully to
covers, straight to the fielder
End of over 8 (5 runs) India 42/1 (RR: 5.25)
DW Fleming 4-0-17-1 (1w) - BEML End
VVS Laxman 3* (4b) SR Tendulkar 29* (19b 5x4 1x6)
Ian Harvey being introduced afte that rather expensive McGrath over
8.1 Harvey to Laxman, one run, short of a lenth and on the pads to
begin with, Laxman goes back and turns the ball to fine leg
8.2 Harvey to Tendulkar, (noball) no run, just short of a length on the
off, defended back down the wicket, a no ball as well
8.2 Harvey to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, driven hard to
covers, good shot but the placement wasn't there
8.3 Harvey to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length on the off,
defended away with soft hands
8.4 Harvey to Tendulkar, (noball) FOUR, full toss way down the leg
siude, Tendulkar steps out of the line and whips the ball to the
fine leg fence, the fielder at square leg reacts so late there's
no chance of hims topping that
8.4 Harvey to Tendulkar, no run
8.5 Harvey to Tendulkar, two runs, full and on the pads, once more,
flicked again but much much staraighter, the ball goes to
midwicket just beating the man close in on the leg side
8.6 Harvey to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, driven hard to
mid off
End of over 9 (9 runs) India 51/1 (RR: 5.67)
IJ Harvey 1-0-9-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 4* (5b) SR Tendulkar 35* (26b 6x4 1x6)
9.1 Fleming to Laxman, no run, short of a length on the off, played
dpown to Mark Waugh at a short point position
9.2 Fleming to Laxman, no run, short and a bit of width once more, not
enough width to cut however, Laxman forces the ball off the back
foot to Mark Waugh at short point
9.3 Fleming to Laxman, no run, short of a length and a bit more length,
a tempted Laxman dabs at that and misses, loose shot that from a
man who made 281 in a Test not two weeks ago
9.4 Fleming to Laxman, no run, full and on the off, whipped to the man
at mid wicket
9.5 Fleming to Laxman, one run, short and wide, Laxman angles the ball
down to thid man and sets off for a single, Tendulkar wants two
and is stranded midpitch, the throw comes in from third man and
Gilchrist whips the bails off
India 52/2, Partnership of 36
SR Tendulkar run out (Bevan) 35 (26b 6x4 1x6)
9.6 Fleming to Dravid, no run, short of a length on the off, driven
hard to the man at short covers
End of over 10 (1 run) India 52/2 (RR: 5.20)
DW Fleming 5-0-18-1 (1w) - BEML End
VVS Laxman 5* (10b) R Dravid 0* (1b)
10.1 Harvey to Laxman, no run, just short of a lenth on the off, driven
uppishly to mid off, the ball almost carries
10.2 Harvey to Laxman, no run
10.3 Harvey to Laxman, no run, short of a length on the off, driven hard
back to the bowler
10.4 Harvey to Laxman, one run, full and on the off, driven just wide of
the man at covers
10.5 Harvey to Dravid, no run, short of a length on the off, driven hard
but straight to the man at covers
10.6 Harvey to Dravid, no run, short of a length on the off, played back
down the wicket with a dour straight bat
End of over 11 (1 run) India 53/2 (RR: 4.82)
IJ Harvey 2-0-10-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 6* (14b) R Dravid 0* (3b)
11.1 Fleming to Laxman, no run, short of a length on the pads, worked
away to the on side but straight ot the man at square leg
11.2 Fleming to Laxman, no run, outside the off and full, Laxman takes a
lazy swat at the ball without putting his heart into it, bad shot,
lucky not to get an edge
11.3 Fleming to Laxman, FOUR, short of a length outside the off, steered
fine, just past the slip cordon, can't set fields for shots like
that, fetches Laxman and India streaky 4 runs
11.4 Fleming to Laxman, FOUR, full and on the off, whipped away wristily
past the fielder at midwicket, noww that is a shot of class, the
ball races to the fence
11.5 Fleming to Laxman, one run, short of a l
11.6 Fleming to Dravid, no run, short of a length and on the off, cut
hard but straight to point, fantastic reflex fielding by Ponting,
that's two bad balls that were punished and the well fielded
End of over 12 (9 runs) India 62/2 (RR: 5.17)
DW Fleming 6-0-27-1 (1w) - BEML End
VVS Laxman 15* (19b 2x4) R Dravid 0* (4b)
12.1 Harvey to Laxman, no run, full straight and drifting down the pads,
tickled to short fine leg
12.2 Harvey to Laxman, FOUR, full and outside the off, driven hard
through covers, even a diving gielder can't stop that, four runs
all the way
12.3 Harvey to Laxman, FOUR, full and on the off once more, Laxman hits
cleanly through the line and takes the aerial route, one bounce
and over the ropes at long off
12.4 Harvey to Laxman, FOUR, short of a length and on the off, Laxman
gets into position early and pulls magnificently over midwicket
12.5 Harvey to Laxman, no run, full and on the off, tapped to the on
side, some calm after a flurry of boundaries
12.6 Harvey to Laxman, one run, full and on the off, driven to long off,
with that Laxman keeps the strike
End of over 13 (13 runs) India 75/2 (RR: 5.77)
IJ Harvey 3-0-23-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 28* (25b 5x4) R Dravid 0* (4b)
Spin in the form of Warne being introduced
Will Laxman go after him as he did in the Tests?
13.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, full and on the off, stroked to covers
13.2 Warne to Laxman, one run, short of a length on the off and flat,
Laxman comes down the track and chops the ball down to thirdman
13.3 Warne to Dravid, three runs, full and on the off, Dravid flicks
hard and wristily past a diving mid on fielder
13.4 Warne to Laxman, SIX, well flighted and on the off, Laxman is down
the track in a flash, inside out and over covers, clean six and
the carnage continues, 10 runs in Warne's first 4 balls
Warne bowling very flat here, not the bowler he used to be
Gilchrist goes off the field in a hurry, perhaps to change some
equipment.. Or is it one of natures unavoidable calls?
13.5 Warne to Laxman, one run, short of a length on the off, whipped awy
to long on
13.6 Warne to Dravid, FOUR, well flighted and on the off, it's Dravid's
turn to come down the wicket, flayed back over the bowler's head,
that ends a 15 run Warne over
End of over 14 (15 runs) India 90/2 (RR: 6.43)
SK Warne 1-0-15-0 - BEML End
VVS Laxman 36* (29b 5x4 1x6) R Dravid 7* (6b 1x4)
14.1 Harvey to Laxman, no run, short of a length on the off, played back
to the bowler
14.2 Harvey to Laxman, one run, short of a length on the off, played
back past the bowler to mid on, quick single scampered
14.3 Harvey to Dravid, three runs, short of a length and on the pads,
whipped to midwicket, a bad throw lets the batsmen come back for
an overthrow
14.4 Harvey to Laxman, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
straight bat shot forcing the ball square of the wicket races to
the fence behind point
14.5 Harvey to Laxman, FOUR, full and on the off, whipped away wristily
past mid on, Laxman in supreme touch here, total dominance of the
bowlers
14.6 Harvey to Laxman, OUT: full and on the off, Laxman launches himself
into the big drive and mishits the ball, straight to Martyn at
long off and that's another Indian wicket down
India 102/3, Partnership of 50
VVS Laxman c Martyn b Harvey 45 (34b 7x4 1x6)
End of over 15 (12 runs) India 102/3 (RR: 6.80)
IJ Harvey 4-0-35-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 10* (7b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
15.1 Warne to Badani, no run, well flighted and on the off, spinning in
to the left hander, played back to the bowler
15.2 Warne to Badani, one run, well flighted and outside the off,
whipped away to the on side
15.3 Warne to Dravid, no run
15.4 Warne to Dravid, one run, short of a length and wide, cut to
thirdman
15.5 Warne to Badani, no run, full and on the off, stroked back to the
bowler
15.6 Warne to Badani, no run
End of over 16 (2 runs) India 104/3 (RR: 6.50)
SK Warne 2-0-17-0 - BEML End
R Dravid 11* (9b 1x4) HK Badani 1* (4b)
16.1 Harvey to Dravid, no run, short of a length on the of, whipped to
mid on
16.2 Harvey to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, driven to point
16.3 Harvey to Dravid, one run, on the pads, turned to square leg
16.4 Harvey to Badani, two runs, full and on the off, lazily stroked
through midwicket, good timing, Badani slips while running and can
get only two
16.5 Harvey to Badani, one run, full and on the pads, turned to the
square leg region
16.6 Harvey to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, turned to the on
side
End of over 17 (4 runs) India 108/3 (RR: 6.35)
IJ Harvey 5-0-39-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
HK Badani 4* (6b) R Dravid 12* (13b 1x4)
17.1 Warne to Badani, no run, full and on the off, patted back to the
bowler
17.2 Warne to Badani, one run, full and on the pads, swept to fine leg
17.3 Warne to Dravid, no run, short and wide, Dravid leans back anbd
cuts, straight to the fielder at short third man
17.4 Warne to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, driven back to the
bowler, Warne dives in his followthrough and fields
17.5 Warne to Dravid, one run, short of a length on the off, spinning
across the right hander, tapped to long on
17.6 Warne to Badani, one run, well flighted and on the off, down the
track tapped to the off side, bad running keeps the batsmen down
to one run
End of over 18 (3 runs) India 111/3 (RR: 6.17)
SK Warne 3-0-20-0 - BEML End
HK Badani 6* (9b) R Dravid 13* (16b 1x4)
Mark Waugh replaces Harvey at the pavilion end, Harvey's first
spell 5-0-39-1, that was the crucial wicket of Laxman
18.1 ME Waugh to Badani, one run, full and on the off, stroked to long
off
18.2 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, well flighted and on the off, Dravid
goes for the shot and can't timne it
18.3 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, whipped to square
leg
18.4 ME Waugh to Dravid, one run
18.5 ME Waugh to Badani, one run
18.6 ME Waugh to Dravid, one run
End of over 19 (4 runs) India 115/3 (RR: 6.05)
ME Waugh 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 15* (20b 1x4) HK Badani 8* (11b)
19.1 Warne to Dravid, one run
19.2 Warne to Badani, no run
19.3 Warne to Badani, no run
19.4 Warne to Badani, no run
19.5 Warne to Badani, one run, short and just outside the off, glided to
thirdman
19.6 Warne to Dravid, one run, full and on the off, dowmn the track,
driven to long on
End of over 20 (3 runs) India 118/3 (RR: 5.90)
SK Warne 4-0-23-0 - BEML End
R Dravid 17* (22b 1x4) HK Badani 9* (15b)
20.1 ME Waugh to Dravid, one run, full and on the pads, flicked to the
fielder at long on
20.2 ME Waugh to Badani, one run
20.3 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run
20.4 ME Waugh to Dravid, one run
20.5 ME Waugh to Badani, one run, full and on the off, driven to long on
20.6 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, short of a length outside the off, cyut
to point
End of over 21 (4 runs) India 122/3 (RR: 5.81)
ME Waugh 2-0-8-0 - Pavilion End
HK Badani 11* (17b) R Dravid 19* (26b 1x4)
21.1 Warne to Badani, OUT: well flighted and outside the off, Badani
doesn't read the googly and flashes at the ball, off the edge to
first slip
India 122/4, Partnership of 20
HK Badani c ME Waugh b Warne 11 (18b 0x4 0x6)
R Dravid 19* (26b 1x4) SK Warne 4.1-0-23-1
21.2 Warne to Shewag, no run, well flighted and on middle and leg,
Sehwag defends carefully
21.3 Warne to Shewag, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid on
21.4 Warne to Shewag, FOUR, well flighted and on the off, inside out and
over mid off, one bounce over the fence, shot!
21.5 Warne to Shewag, no run, well flighted and pushed through a bit
full, defended
21.6 Warne to Shewag, no run, on the off, driven from the crease a bit
uppishly
End of over 22 (4 runs) India 126/4 (RR: 5.73)
SK Warne 5-0-27-1 - BEML End
R Dravid 19* (26b 1x4) V Shewag 4* (5b 1x4)
22.1 ME Waugh to Dravid, one run, flicked to long off
22.2 ME Waugh to Shewag, no run, well flighted and outside the off, left
alone
22.3 ME Waugh to Shewag, one run, full and on the off, driven hard to
long off
22.4 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, flicked to the on
side
22.5 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, once again on the off and full, Dravid
flicks straight to midwicket
22.6 ME Waugh to Dravid, one run, flicked again, this time straighter
and past the bowler to long on
End of over 23 (3 runs) India 129/4 (RR: 5.61)
ME Waugh 3-0-11-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 21* (30b 1x4) V Shewag 5* (7b 1x4)
Crowd has gone dead silent ere with India losing quick wickets
23.1 Warne to Dravid, one run, flat and fast on the off, back and across
goes Dravid flicked to l
23.2 Warne to Shewag, one run, short of a length again and quick through
the air, tapped to long on
23.3 Warne to Dravid, one run, full and on the pads, turned to fine leg
23.4 Warne to Shewag, two runs, full and on the pads, glanced away fine
to the fine leg region
23.5 Warne to Shewag, no run
23.6 Warne to Shewag, no run, well flighted and on the off, driven back
to the bowler
End of over 24 (5 runs) India 134/4 (RR: 5.58)
SK Warne 6-0-32-1 - BEML End
R Dravid 23* (32b 1x4) V Shewag 8* (11b 1x4)
24.1 ME Waugh to Dravid, one run, full and on the off, spinning in,
turned to fine leg
24.2 ME Waugh to Shewag, no run, short of a length on the off, driven to
short cover
24.3 ME Waugh to Shewag, FOUR, short and a bit of width, Sehwag waits on
the ball and cuts to the third man fence, lovely shot that
24.4 ME Waugh to Shewag, no run, full and on the off, patted back to the
bopwler
24.5 ME Waugh to Shewag, FOUR, full and on the off, Sehwag drives from
where he is with little foto movemnent, off the edge to the
thirdman fence
24.6 ME Waugh to Shewag, two runs, full and on the off, forced away
square of the wicket
End of over 25 (11 runs) India 145/4 (RR: 5.80)
ME Waugh 4-0-22-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 24* (33b 1x4) V Shewag 18* (16b 3x4)
25.1 Warne to Dravid, one run, whipped away to the on side
25.2 Warne to Shewag, no run, well flighted and on the off, huge heave
tried agains tht e spin and missed
25.3 Warne to Shewag, no run, well flighted and on the off, driven with
a flourush back to the bowler
25.4 Warne to Shewag, one run, well flighted and on the pads, turned to
square leg
25.5 Warne to Dravid, two runs, full toss on the off, taken on the full
and whipped away to deep midwicket
25.6 Warne to Dravid, one run, short of a length on the off, driven off
the back foot past the bowler to long on
End of over 26 (5 runs) India 150/4 (RR: 5.77)
SK Warne 7-0-37-1 - BEML End
R Dravid 28* (36b 1x4) V Shewag 19* (19b 3x4)
McGrath replaces Mark Waugh (4-0-22-0)
26.1 McGrath to Dravid, one run, short of a length on the pads, Dravid
goes back and across, uses his wrists and plays the ball down
softly to the on side, easy single taken
26.2 McGrath to Shewag, one run, short of a length on the off, Sehwag
drives off the back foot through the off side
26.3 McGrath to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, played back to the
bowler
26.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, short of a length on the off, played
back to point with an angled bat
26.5 McGrath to Dravid, one run, short of a length on the off, no
movement in the air, played back past the bowler to long off
26.6 McGrath to Shewag, one run, short of a length outside the off,
polayed through the off side off the back fooot with confidence
End of over 27 (4 runs) India 154/4 (RR: 5.70)
GD McGrath 5-0-29-0 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
V Shewag 21* (21b 3x4) R Dravid 30* (40b 1x4)
27.1 Warne to Shewag, one run, well flighted and on the off, driven hard
back past the bowler to long on
27.2 Warne to Dravid, one run, well flighted and on the pads, turned
behind square, quick single stolen as Gilchrist returns the ball
to the bowler
27.3 Warne to Shewag, no run, well flighted and on the off, Dravid goes
down the wicket, checks his shot in the last moment and defends
27.4 Warne to Shewag, one run, full and on the off, driven smoothly to
long off, no fussing here
27.5 Warne to Dravid, two runs, short of a length on the pads, turned to
square leg, good first run lets the batsmen come back for two
27.6 Warne to Dravid, one run, full and on the off, driven to long on
End of over 28 (6 runs) India 160/4 (RR: 5.71)
SK Warne 8-0-43-1 - BEML End
R Dravid 34* (43b 1x4) V Shewag 23* (24b 3x4)
28.1 McGrath to Dravid, one run, full and on the pads, whipped to the
fine leg region
28.2 McGrath to Shewag, no run, short of a length just outside the off
and climbing on Seahwag, played at and missed, peach of a ball
that
28.3 McGrath to Shewag, one run, full and on the pads, steered to
thirdman, a much more reasonable shot that to the great fast
bowler
28.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, just short of a length on the poff,
played off the back foot to covers
28.5 McGrath to Dravid, one run, short of a length and on the off,
Dravid leans back and opens the face of the bat, letting the ball
run off the face pof the bat to thirdman
28.6 McGrath to Shewag, FOUR, just short of a length and on the off,
Sehwag dets on his toes and forces the ball away off the back foot
with a straight bat square of the wicket, bisecting the field
perfectly on that occasion Sehwag picks up 4
End of over 29 (7 runs) India 167/4 (RR: 5.76)
GD McGrath 6-0-36-0 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 36* (46b 1x4) V Shewag 28* (27b 4x4)
Harvey back in the attack replacing Warne (8-0-43-1)
Apologies, this is Damien Martyn bowling and not Harvey as
mentioned earlier
29.1 Martyn to Dravid, no run
29.2 Martyn to Dravid, no run
29.3 Martyn to Dravid, no run
29.4 Martyn to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, angled to point
29.5 Martyn to Dravid, one run, full and on the off, driven fluently to
long on
29.6 Martyn to Shewag, no run, short and wide, cut hard but into the
ground and to point
End of over 30 (1 run) India 168/4 (RR: 5.60)
DR Martyn 1-0-1-0 - BEML End
R Dravid 37* (51b 1x4) V Shewag 28* (28b 4x4)
Just 1 run off the Martyn over
30.1 McGrath to Dravid, one run, full and on the off, driven hard but
straight to the fielder at midwicket
30.2 McGrath to Shewag, one run, just short of a length outside the off,
Sehwag goes back and punches through the off side, seems very
comfortable playing that shot
30.3 McGrath to Dravid, SIX, short of a length and on the leg stump,
Dravid goes back and helps the ball along on its way for a six
over fine leg
30.4 McGrath to Dravid, two runs, full and on the pads, turned away
wristily to the on side
30.5 McGrath to Dravid, no run, full fast yorker, Dravid comes down the
wicket then goes back and digs the ball out, the crowds roar as
McGrath threatens to fire the ball in to the keeper
30.6 McGrath to Dravid, one run
End of over 31 (11 runs) India 179/4 (RR: 5.77)
GD McGrath 7-0-47-0 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 47* (56b 1x4 1x6) V Shewag 29* (29b 4x4)
31.1 Martyn to Dravid, one run, full and on the off, driven back past
the bowler to long on
31.2 Martyn to Shewag, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, driven hard square of the wicket
31.3 Martyn to Dravid, (noball) no run, full and on the off, tapped to
the on side
31.3 Martyn to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
turned to the on siude
31.4 Martyn to Dravid, one run, full and on thye pads, turned to the on
side
31.5 Martyn to Shewag, no run, full and on the off again, Sehwag whips
the ball to the on side
31.6 Martyn to Shewag, one run, full and outside the off, driven hard to
long off
End of over 32 (5 runs) India 184/4 (RR: 5.75)
DR Martyn 2-0-6-0 (1nb) - BEML End
V Shewag 31* (32b 4x4) R Dravid 49* (60b 1x4 1x6)
Match State: Drinks
Harvey replaces McGrath (last spell 3-0-22-0)
32.1 Harvey to Shewag, one run
32.2 Harvey to Dravid, two runs, full and on the pads, whipped to fine
leg and that is a half century for Dravid atr his hometown
32.3 Harvey to Dravid, one run, full and on the off, glided to third man
32.4 Harvey to Shewag, no run, slore one on nthe off, Sehwag sees it
late and defends
32.5 Harvey to Shewag, two runs, full and on the off, driven to the on
side, and a firecracker goes off
32.6 Harvey to Shewag, one run
End of over 33 (7 runs) India 191/4 (RR: 5.79)
IJ Harvey 6-0-46-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
V Shewag 35* (36b 4x4) R Dravid 52* (62b 1x4 1x6)
33.1 Martyn to Shewag, no run, full and on the off, jammed out to point
33.2 Martyn to Shewag, FOUR, slower ball on the off, Sehwag doiesnt spot
it and plays his inside outs drive, just wide of McGrath at long
off
33.3 Martyn to Shewag, one run
33.4 Martyn to Dravid, one run, full and on the pads, flicked to fine
leg, Harvey at short foine dives full length and fields
The Aussies have been superb on the field
33.5 Martyn to Shewag, one run, full and outside the off, driven hard to
the sweeper on the off side fence
33.6 Martyn to Dravid, wide: one run, full and way down the leg side,
flick played and missed, Gilchrist behind the stumps misses it too
33.6 Martyn to Shewag, FOUR, full and on the off, driven hard to the
long off fence
End of over 34 (13 runs) India 204/4 (RR: 6.00)
DR Martyn 3-0-19-0 (1w 1nb) - BEML End
R Dravid 53* (63b 1x4 1x6) V Shewag 45* (41b 6x4)
34.1 Harvey to Dravid, one run
34.2 Harvey to Shewag, no run
34.3 Harvey to Shewag, no run
34.4 Harvey to Shewag, FOUR, full and on the off, hammered back past the
bowler through the on side, too well hit for mid on to have a
chance
34.5 Harvey to Shewag, no run, full and on the off, driven hard but
straight to midwicket
34.6 Harvey to Shewag, one run, full and on the opff, driven to the
fielder on the fence on the off side, that ois a well made,
entertaining half century and the crowdsknow that, loud cheers for
Sehwag
End of over 35 (6 runs) India 210/4 (RR: 6.00)
IJ Harvey 7-0-52-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
V Shewag 50* (46b 7x4) R Dravid 54* (64b 1x4 1x6)
Flemming replaces Martyn (3-0-19-0)
35.1 Fleming to Shewag, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
driven to point
35.2 Fleming to Shewag, one run, short of a length on the pads, turned
to the on side, quick single run, Ponting has a shy at the stumps
and misses, direct hit would have meant curtains for Sehwag
35.3 Fleming to Dravid, one run, short of a length on the off, steered
to third man
35.4 Fleming to Shewag, FOUR, short and wide again, Sehwag's bat comes
down hard on it like a scimitar cutting through the air, four all
the way through point
35.5 Fleming to Shewag, one run, full and on the off, driven to loing
off, with that single Sehwag overtakes Dravid
35.6 Fleming to Dravid, one run, full and on the off, Dravid opens the
face of the bat an dsteeres to third man
End of over 36 (8 runs) India 218/4 (RR: 6.06)
DW Fleming 7-0-35-1 (1w) - BEML End
R Dravid 56* (66b 1x4 1x6) V Shewag 56* (50b 8x4)
36.1 Harvey to Dravid, one run, full and on the pads, flicked away
easily
36.2 Harvey to Shewag, no run, well disguised yorker on the off, dug out
well
36.3 Harvey to Shewag, one run, full toss outside the off, driven to the
sweeper on the off side fence
36.4 Harvey to Dravid, one run, full and on the pads, driven to long on
36.5 Harvey to Shewag, one run, full and on the off, driven hard to the
man on the fence in the off side
36.6 Harvey to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
that keeps a bit low, played and missed
End of over 37 (4 runs) India 222/4 (RR: 6.00)
IJ Harvey 8-0-56-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
V Shewag 58* (53b 8x4) R Dravid 58* (69b 1x4 1x6)
37.1 Fleming to Shewag, OUT: full and on the off, Sehwag tries to heave
the ball over the on side, plays down the wrong line and hears the
death rattle as the stumps are disturbed, end of a highly
entertaining innings
India 222/5, Partnership of 100
V Shewag b Fleming 58 (54b 8x4 0x6)
R Dravid 58* (69b 1x4 1x6) DW Fleming 7.1-0-35-2 (1w)
37.2 Fleming to Dahiya, no run, just short of a length outside the off,
left alone
Double Nelson, India losing a wicket on 222!
37.3 Fleming to Dahiya, no run, full and on the off, driven to covers
37.4 Fleming to Dahiya, wide: no run, short of a length and wide out the
stumps, that's called a wide
37.4 Fleming to Dahiya, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
cut to point
37.5 Fleming to Dahiya, two runs, full and on the pads, turned to square
leg, Hayden makes a sliding save and takes the turf out in the
process
37.6 Fleming to Dahiya, no run, just shoprt of a length and on the pff,
punched to coivers
End of over 38 (3 runs) India 225/5 (RR: 5.92)
DW Fleming 8-0-38-2 (2w) - BEML End
R Dravid 58* (69b 1x4 1x6) V Dahiya 2* (5b)
Warne replaces Harvey (last spell 3-0-17-0)
38.1 Warne to Dravid, wide: no run, short and wide, spinning away, cut
played and missed
38.1 Warne to Dravid, one run, short of a length and on the opff, cut
away to third man
38.2 Warne to Dahiya, one run, short of a length and on the off, punched
back past the bowler to mid off
38.3 Warne to Dravid, FOUR, short and wide, cut hard to te third man
fence, that should have been a no ball as well, Hayden at covers
is outsoide the circle, only three men in the circle
38.4 Warne to Dravid, one run
38.5 Warne to Dahiya, no run, short and wide, cut played and missed
38.6 Warne to Dahiya, two runs, short of a length outside the off,
punched past covers
End of over 39 (10 runs) India 235/5 (RR: 6.03)
SK Warne 9-0-53-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 64* (72b 2x4 1x6) V Dahiya 5* (8b)
39.1 Fleming to Dravid, two runs, short of a length on the pads, whipped
through the on side
39.2 Fleming to Dravid, one run, short of a length and on the off,
defended close to the bat awkwardly
39.3 Fleming to Dahiya, FOUR, short of a length fast and a bit of width,
Dahiya slashes it away past the fielder at slip, no chance for
third man
39.4 Fleming to Dahiya, no run, short of a length and on the off, played
back to the bowler, Fleming collects in his follow through and has
a shy at the stumps, frustration showing here
39.5 Fleming to Dahiya, FOUR, short of a length and on the off, Dahiya
picks it up and whips the ball over mid on, one bounce and pover
the ropes
39.6 Fleming to Dahiya, no run, short of a length on the off, steered to
point, the batsmen think about a single and wisely decide against
it
End of over 40 (11 runs) India 246/5 (RR: 6.15)
DW Fleming 9-0-49-2 (2w) - BEML End
R Dravid 67* (74b 2x4 1x6) V Dahiya 13* (12b 2x4)
40.1 Warne to Dravid, one run, short of a length on the pads, whipped
away throuh the on side
40.2 Warne to Dahiya, one run, short of a length and on the off, Dahiya
goes back and drives to long off
40.3 Warne to Dravid, one run, short and flat outside the off, cut away
easily to the sweeper on the off side fence
40.4 Warne to Dahiya, two runs, well flighted and on the off, Dahiya
chips the ball well over the bowler's head, cheeky but safe shot
40.5 Warne to Dahiya, no run, flat again and on the pads, driven back to
the bowler who dives and fields in his followthrough
40.6 Warne to Dahiya, no run, on the legs and flighted Dahiya goes for a
big heave and misses, bails whipped off, appeal for stumping,
referred to the third umpire and that's not out
End of over 41 (5 runs) India 251/5 (RR: 6.12)
SK Warne 10-0-58-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 69* (76b 2x4 1x6) V Dahiya 16* (16b 2x4)
41.1 Fleming to Dravid, wide: no run, way down the leg side, short of a
length, Dravid flicks and misses
41.1 Fleming to Dravid, one run, short of a length on the pads, turned
around the corner to fine leg
41.2 Fleming to Dahiya, one run, full and on the pads, turned to the on
side
41.3 Fleming to Dravid, one run, just short of a length on the off,
steered delicately to thirdman
41.4 Fleming to Dahiya, FOUR, short of a length on the off, Dahiya flays
at that and edges the ball to the on side, Gilchrist dives but
misses the inside edge
41.5 Fleming to Dahiya, (noball) no run, full and on the off, Fleming
overstepping here, not happy with the umpires call, Ponting too
joins in and has a word with the umpire
41.5 Fleming to Dahiya, FOUR, full and slipping down the leg side, fine
leg is up, yyou simply cant bowl there with that field, flicked
away to the fine leg fence
41.6 Fleming to Dahiya, no run, full and on the off, driven back to the
bowler
End of over 42 (13 runs) India 264/5 (RR: 6.29)
DW Fleming 10-0-62-2 (3w 1nb) - BEML End
R Dravid 71* (78b 2x4 1x6) V Dahiya 25* (21b 4x4)
Mark Waugh replaces Warne (10-0-58-1)
42.1 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, well flighted and on the pads, sweep
played and missed, appeal for lbw turned down
42.2 ME Waugh to Dravid, FOUR, short of a length on the pads, Dravid
comes down the wicket and pulls to the sqare leg fence
42.3 ME Waugh to Dravid, one run, full and on the off, Dravid flicks to
the gap in the field on th eleg side
42.4 ME Waugh to Dahiya, two runs, well flighted and on the off, Dahiya
chips the ball over the infield inside out, effective shot that
42.5 ME Waugh to Dahiya, SIX, well flighted and on the off, Dahiya gives
it everything and the kitchen sink, straight back over the
bowler's head for six
42.6 ME Waugh to Dahiya, one run
End of over 43 (14 runs) India 278/5 (RR: 6.47)
ME Waugh 5-0-36-0 - Pavilion End
V Dahiya 34* (24b 4x4 1x6) R Dravid 76* (81b 3x4 1x6)
43.1 Martyn to Dahiya, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
Marty replaces Fleming (10-0-62-0)
43.2 Martyn to Dahiya, one run, full and on the off, driven to long off
43.3 Martyn to Dravid, two runs, full and on the off, Dravid flashes at
the ball, off the edge to third man
43.4 Martyn to Dravid, two runs, full and on the off, whipped trhrouhg
the on side, despite slipping the batsmen are able to scamper
through for a couple
43.5 Martyn to Dravid, OUT: full and on the off, Dravid tries to heave
over long on and ends up holing out to Martyn, end of a good
innings from the home boy
India 283/6, Partnership of 61
R Dravid c Harvey b Martyn 80 (84b 3x4 1x6)
V Dahiya 35* (26b 4x4 1x6) DR Martyn 3.5-0-24-1 (1w 1nb)
Agarkar, famous for his ducks against Australia comes out to bat
43.6 Martyn to Dahiya, one run
End of over 44 (6 runs) India 284/6 (RR: 6.45)
DR Martyn 4-0-25-1 (1w 1nb) - BEML End
V Dahiya 36* (27b 4x4 1x6) AB Agarkar 0* (0b)
44.1 ME Waugh to Dahiya, no run, short of a length on the off, played
and missed
44.2 ME Waugh to Dahiya, FOUR, full and outside the off,, Dahiya flashes
at the ball and sends it to the thirdman fence
44.3 ME Waugh to Dahiya, one run
44.4 ME Waugh to Agarkar, no run, well flighted and on the off, defended
44.5 ME Waugh to Agarkar, no run, full and on the off, turned to the on
side, still on 0 Agarkar
44.6 ME Waugh to Agarkar, one run, driven to the off side and a single
taken, the crowd roars as Agarkar gets off the mark!
End of over 45 (6 runs) India 290/6 (RR: 6.44)
ME Waugh 6-0-42-0 - Pavilion End
AB Agarkar 1* (3b) V Dahiya 41* (30b 5x4 1x6)
McGrath replaces Martyn (last spell 1-0-6-1)
45.1 McGrath to Agarkar, one run, short of a length outside the off,
steered to third man
45.2 McGrath to Dahiya, no run, full and outside the off, Dahiya makes
room for himself and pats the ball to Steve Waugh at covers
45.3 McGrath to Dahiya, one run, full and outside the off, chipped to
third man, Dahiya improvising well here
45.4 McGrath to Agarkar, one run, just short of a length on the off,
driven to long off
45.5 McGrath to Dahiya, one run, full and outside the off, once more
Dahiya makes room and plays inside out through the off side
45.6 McGrath to Agarkar, one run
End of over 46 (5 runs) India 295/6 (RR: 6.41)
GD McGrath 8-0-52-0 (1w 2nb) - BEML End
AB Agarkar 4* (6b) V Dahiya 43* (33b 5x4 1x6)
46.1 Harvey to Agarkar, one run
46.2 Harvey to Dahiya, no run
46.3 Harvey to Dahiya, one run
46.4 Harvey to Agarkar, one run
46.5 Harvey to Dahiya, one run
46.6 Harvey to Agarkar, one run
End of over 47 (5 runs) India 300/6 (RR: 6.38)
IJ Harvey 9-0-61-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
AB Agarkar 7* (9b) V Dahiya 45* (36b 5x4 1x6)
47.1 McGrath to Agarkar, two runs
47.2 McGrath to Agarkar, two runs, full and outside the off, Agarkar
drioves hard inside out, just short of the sweeper on the off side
fence
47.3 McGrath to Agarkar, two runs, short of a length on the off, pulled
straight back down the wicket, long on running across cant hold
the catch
47.4 McGrath to Agarkar, no run, full and on the off, driven to covers
47.5 McGrath to Agarkar, no run, short of a length on the stumps,
slopwer ball, Agarkar plays and misses
47.6 McGrath to Agarkar, OUT: slower ball on the off, Agarkar pats the
ball straight back to McGrath, dangerous to check your shot,
always better to go through with the shot, unlucky 13 strikes and
Agarkar is gone
India 306/7, Partnership of 23
AB Agarkar c & b McGrath 13 (15b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 48 (6 runs) India 306/7 (RR: 6.38)
GD McGrath 9-0-58-1 (1w 2nb) - BEML End
V Dahiya 45* (36b 5x4 1x6)
48.1 Harvey to Dahiya, FOUR, full and outside the off, chipped inside
out to the third man fence that's a shot that would have done Moin
Khan proud
48.2 Harvey to Dahiya, one run, patted away to the off side, that is a
well made 50 for Dahiya
48.3 Harvey to Harbhajan Singh, OUT: full and on the off Harbhakjan
Singh tries to hit the ball out of the Chinnasway Stadium and
sends the ball straight up in the air, couldn't have done better
with a 9 iron, Ponting takes the catch running in from long on
India 311/8, Partnership of 5
Harbhajan Singh c Ponting b Harvey 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
V Dahiya 50* (38b 6x4 1x6) IJ Harvey 9.3-0-66-2 (2nb)
48.4 Harvey to Dahiya, one run, full and on the pads, whipped to the on
side, the first run is run hard, tearing back for the second
Dahiya finds himself short of his crease despite a desprate dive
India 312/9, Partnership of 1
V Dahiya run out (Bevan) 51 (39b 6x4 1x6)
48.5 Harvey to Srinath, one run
48.6 Harvey to Khan, no run
End of over 49 (7 runs) India 313/9 (RR: 6.39)
IJ Harvey 10-0-68-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
J Srinath 1* (1b) Z Khan 0* (1b)
49.1 McGrath to Srinath, no run
49.2 McGrath to Srinath, no run
49.3 McGrath to Srinath, one run, full and on the off, driven to long
off
49.4 McGrath to Khan, one run, full and just outside the off, slashed
away inside out to the sweeper on the off side
49.5 McGrath to Srinath, OUT: short ball on the off, pulled away
straight into the air, characteristic Srinath shot where the ball
goes much higher than it goes far, Martyn gets under the ball and
takes a good catch
India 315/10, Partnership of 3
J Srinath c Martyn b McGrath 2 (5b 0x4 0x6)
Z Khan 1* (2b) GD McGrath 9.5-0-60-2 (1w 2nb)
That is the end of the Indian innings. Many aggressive knocks with
no one going on to make a big score other than Dravid (80) saw
India make 315
The Delhi boys - Sehwag (58 in 54 balls) and Dahiya (51 in 39
balls) scored quickly and boosted the Indian total
The dinner break is for 40 mins
Join us then as Australia go after the target target of 316
Match State: Innings Break
The Indian team is on the field followed by the Australian opners
For Australia Mark Waugh and Matthew Hayden will open the innings
0.1 Srinath to Hayden, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
0.2 Srinath to Hayden, wide: no run, short of a length way outside the
off and swinging away, Hayden plays and misses
0.2 Srinath to Hayden, three runs, on the pads and full, whipped away
to midwicket
0.3 Srinath to ME Waugh, one run, just short of a length outside the
off, played down towards point with soft hands
0.4 Srinath to Hayden, no run, just short of a length and shaping away,
left alone
0.5 Srinath to Hayden, one run, short of a length drfting onto the
pads, turned to fine leg
0.6 Srinath to ME Waugh, no run, short quick bouncer on the off, Mark
Waugh defends awkwardly
End of over 1 (6 runs) Australia 6/0 (RR: 6.00 RRR: 310/49 = 6.33)
J Srinath 1-0-6-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 4* (4b) ME Waugh 1* (2b)
1.1 Khan to Hayden, one run, full straight and shaping in to the left
hander, turned to the on side with the angle of the delivery
1.2 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, short of a length and on the off,
defended back down the wiicket
1.3 Khan to ME Waugh, one run, full and straight, defended to the on
side and a quick single stolen
1.4 Khan to Hayden, one run, full and straight, driven back past the
bowler, not well timed, straight to mid on
1.5 Khan to ME Waugh, three runs, short of a length on the off, played
down for a quick single, Badani takes a shy at the stumps and
misses, Agarkar fails to back up sufficienty and two overthows
ensue
1.6 Khan to Hayden, two runs, down the leg side and full, turned to
deep finbe leg
End of over 2 (8 runs) Australia 14/0 (RR: 7.00 RRR: 302/48 = 6.29)
Z Khan 1-0-8-0 - Pavilion End
ME Waugh 5* (5b) ML Hayden 8* (7b)
2.1 Srinath to ME Waugh, legbye: one run, short of a length on the
pads, flick attempted and missed, off the pad to fine leg
2.2 Srinath to Hayden, no run, just short of a length on the off,
Hayden drives, playting outside the line of the ball, inside edge
onto pad
2.3 Srinath to Hayden, one run
2.4 Srinath to ME Waugh, OUT: just short of a
Australia 16/1, Partnership of 16
ME Waugh b Srinath 5 (7b 0x4 0x6)
ML Hayden 9* (9b) J Srinath 1.4-0-7-1 (1w)
Vital breakthrough that for India
2.5 Srinath to Ponting, wide: no run, quick and slating down the leg
side, flick played and missed, wide called
2.5 Srinath to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, slanting in,
Pnting plays with bat and pad close together and the ball goes
away to the on side
2.6 Srinath to Ponting, no run, just short of a length on the off,
driven to mid off
End of over 3 (3 runs) Australia 17/1 (RR: 5.67 RRR: 299/47 = 6.36)
J Srinath 2-0-8-1 (2w) - BEML End
ML Hayden 9* (9b) RT Ponting 0* (2b)
3.1 Khan to Hayden, one run
3.2 Khan to Ponting, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
driven with soft hands to covers
3.3 Khan to Ponting, one run, once again just short of a length and on
the off, this time played with even softer hands, quick single
stolen
3.4 Khan to Hayden, no run, just short of a length outside the off,
leaving the left hander, good carry throuh to the keeper, left
alone
3.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, just short of a length and quick, Hayden
squared up, trying to dab at the ball, beaten all ends up
3.6 Khan to Hayden, two runs, full anbd on the off, attempted yorker,
driven back past the bowler, Ganguly runs across, fumbles the ball
and lets the batsmen go through for two
End of over 4 (4 runs) Australia 21/1 (RR: 5.25 RRR: 295/46 = 6.41)
Z Khan 2-0-12-0 - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 1* (4b) ML Hayden 12* (13b)
4.1 Srinath to Ponting, no run, short of a length outside the off, left
alone
4.2 Srinath to Ponting, FOUR, short of a length outside the off, cut
away fiercely to the point fence
4.3 Srinath to Ponting, no run
4.4 Srinath to Ponting, one run
4.5 Srinath to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, tapped away to mid
on
4.6 Srinath to Ponting, two runs
End of over 5 (8 runs) Australia 29/1 (RR: 5.80 RRR: 287/45 = 6.38)
J Srinath 3-0-16-1 (2w) - BEML End
ML Hayden 13* (14b) RT Ponting 8* (9b 1x4)
5.1 Khan to Hayden, FOUR, shoirt of a length on the off, Hayden sees
that early and climbs into the shot, pulled in spectacular fashion
to the midwicket fence
5.2 Khan to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, defended back down the
wicket
Matt Hayden is wearing Symonds' T- Shirt, but be assured it is
Hayden at the crease
5.3 Khan to Hayden, no run, short of a length outside the off, lefgt
alone
As Hayden was included in the ODI squad late, T-Shirts with his
name on them are not yet ready
5.4 Khan to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, driven to covers
5.5 Khan to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, driven to the on side
with soft hands, quick single stolen as Ganguly fumbles the ball
Umpires can't decide whether to change the ball or not
5.6 Khan to Ponting, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
Ponting squared up taps the ball to the off side
End of over 6 (5 runs) Australia 34/1 (RR: 5.67 RRR: 282/44 = 6.41)
Z Khan 3-0-17-0 - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 18* (19b 1x4) RT Ponting 8* (10b 1x4)
Crowd doing a Mexican Wave here, restless for a wicket
6.1 Srinath to Hayden, FOUR, just short of a length and on the off, the
in form Matt Hayden gets into position very early and times the
ball away sweetly past the bowler to the long on fence
6.2 Srinath to Hayden, two runs, short of a length and on the off,
pulled away hard to the midwicket region, Harbhajan Singh gives
chase and saves the ball
6.3 Srinath to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, patted back past
the bowler to mid off
6.4 Srinath to Ponting, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended back to mid off with the full face of the bat
6.5 Srinath to Ponting, one run, short of a length anbd angled into the
pads, turned around the corner to fine leg
6.6 Srinath to Hayden, one run, just short of a length on the off,
defended to mid off
End of over 7 (9 runs) Australia 43/1 (RR: 6.14 RRR: 273/43 = 6.35)
J Srinath 4-0-25-1 (2w) - BEML End
ML Hayden 26* (23b 2x4) RT Ponting 9* (12b 1x4)
7.1 Khan to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, driven to mid off and
yet another quick single stolen
7.2 Khan to Ponting, no run, short of a length on the off, slanting
away fro m the right hander, cut hard to point where Badani fields
well
7.3 Khan to Ponting, OUT: just short of driving length on the off,
Ponting goes for the drive on the up anyway and tries to clear mid
off, Dravid jumping up into the air takes a good catch
Australia 44/2, Partnership of 28
RT Ponting c Dravid b Khan 9 (14b 1x4 0x6)
ML Hayden 27* (24b 2x4) Z Khan 3.3-0-18-1
Bevan is the new batsman
Fireworks go off in the crowds anbd the roar is deafening
7.4 Khan to Bevan, no run, short ball just outside the off, Bevan
sways out of the way
7.5 Khan to Bevan, two runs, short of a lenth on the off, pu
7.6 Khan to Bevan, no run, full and outside the off, left well alone as
the ball shapes aaway a touch
End of over 8 (3 runs) Australia 46/2 (RR: 5.75 RRR: 270/42 = 6.43)
Z Khan 4-0-20-1 - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 27* (24b 2x4) MG Bevan 2* (3b)
8.1 Srinath to Hayden, one run, just short of a length on the off,
driven wide of mid off
8.2 Srinath to Bevan, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone, Bevan willing to be patient when required
8.3 Srinath to Bevan, two runs, full and on the pads, turned toi the on
side, Harbhajan Singh dives over the ball making a hash of things,
allowing the batsmen to go through for two
8.4 Srinath to Bevan, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the off,
driven through the off side in fine style
8.5 Srinath to Bevan, one run, just short of a length and on the off,
chopped down to short third man
8.6 Srinath to Hayden, no run, short of a length on the off, defended
to the on side
End of over 9 (8 runs) Australia 54/2 (RR: 6.00 RRR: 262/41 = 6.39)
J Srinath 5-0-33-1 (2w) - BEML End
MG Bevan 9* (7b 1x4) ML Hayden 28* (26b 2x4)
9.1 Khan to Bevan, no run, shot of a length and on the off, a hint of
away movement, defended
9.2 Khan to Bevan, one run, short of a length and on the pads, turned
to square leg,m quick single stolen
9.3 Khan to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, driven back hard at
the bowler, Zaheer Khan bends low an fields in his follow through
9.4 Khan to Hayden, one run
9.5 Khan to Bevan, no run
9.6 Khan to Bevan, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid off
End of over 10 (2 runs) Australia 56/2 (RR: 5.60 RRR: 260/40 = 6.50)
Z Khan 5-0-22-1 - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 29* (28b 2x4) MG Bevan 10* (11b 1x4)
10.1 Srinath to Hayden, one run, just short of a length and on the pads,
turned to the fine leg region
10.2 Srinath to Bevan, one run, full and on the off steered to the man
at third man
10.3 Srinath to Hayden, FOUR, full and on the off, driven through
midwicket in disdainful fashion
10.4 Srinath to Hayden, (noball) two runs, full and on the pads, turned
to fine leg
10.4 Srinath to Hayden, one run, just short of a length and on the off,
played down with soft hands, quick single stolen
Australia plauying ever so sensibly here
10.5 Srinath to Bevan, two runs, short of a length and on the pads,
turned to square leg with ease
10.6 Srinath to Bevan, no run, full and on the off, driven back to
bowler with the full face of the bat
End of over 11 (12 runs) Australia 68/2 (RR: 6.18 RRR: 248/39 = 6.36)
J Srinath 6-0-45-1 (2w 1nb) - BEML End
ML Hayden 37* (32b 3x4) MG Bevan 13* (14b 1x4)
Agarkar replaces Zaheer Khan (5-0-22-1)
11.1 Agarkar to Hayden, one run, just short of a length and on the off,
once again the ball is played down softly and a quick single
stolen
11.2 Agarkar to Bevan, wide: no run, short of a length way down the leg
side, not particularly good stuff from Agarkar
11.2 Agarkar to Bevan, wide: no run, once again way down the leg side,
left alone and wided
11.2 Agarkar to Bevan, no run, full and on the off, defended to the on
side with soft hands
11.3 Agarkar to Bevan, FOUR, f8ull and on the pads, whipped away through
the on side, Robin Singh on the foield for Sehwag provides
excellent escort service, running hard and reaching the ball as it
crosses the ropes at midwicket
11.4 Agarkar to Bevan, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
turned to the on side
11.5 Agarkar to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, driven to mid off,
quick single stolen, Zaheer Khan throws and misses the stumps
11.6 Agarkar to Bevan, one run
End of over 12 (10 runs) Australia 78/2 (RR: 6.50 RRR: 238/38 = 6.26)
AB Agarkar 1-0-10-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
MG Bevan 19* (18b 2x4) ML Hayden 39* (34b 3x4)
Harbhajan Singh replaces Srinath (6-0-45-0)
12.1 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, two runs, short and oin the off, pulled
to deep midwicket
12.2 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, two runs, steered to the thirdman region
12.3 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run
12.4 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, one run, full and on the pads, tapped to
mid on
12.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
12.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run
End of over 13 (6 runs) Australia 84/2 (RR: 6.46 RRR: 232/37 = 6.27)
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-6-0 - BEML End
ML Hayden 40* (36b 3x4) MG Bevan 24* (22b 2x4)
13.1 Agarkar to Hayden, one run
13.2 Agarkar to Bevan, no run
13.3 Agarkar to Bevan, no run
13.4 Agarkar to Bevan, no run, short of a length on the off, defended
down with soft hands
13.5 Agarkar to Bevan, one run, short o a length on the pads, turned to
the on side
13.6 Agarkar to Hayden, wide: no run
13.6 Agarkar to Hayden, one run, full and on the pads, tapped to th eon
side
End of over 14 (4 runs) Australia 88/2 (RR: 6.29 RRR: 228/36 = 6.33)
AB Agarkar 2-0-14-0 (3w) - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 42* (38b 3x4) MG Bevan 25* (26b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
14.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, patted away
towards the bowler with soft hands
14.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, straight and full, rapped on the
pads, loud shout for lbw, turned down
14.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, FOUR, full and on the off, down the
track driven back past the bowler
14.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, driven to
long off
14.5 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run, full and on the off, defended
away with soft hands
14.6 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run
End of over 15 (5 runs) Australia 93/2 (RR: 6.20 RRR: 223/35 = 6.37)
Harbhajan Singh 2-0-11-0 - BEML End
ML Hayden 47* (42b 4x4) MG Bevan 25* (28b 2x4)
15.1 Agarkar to Hayden, no run
15.2 Agarkar to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, tapped to mid on
and quick single scampered
Aussies running singles superbly well
15.3 Agarkar to Bevan, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
tapped down to mid off
15.4 Agarkar to Bevan, one run, full and on the pads, turned to fine leg
15.5 Agarkar to Hayden, one run, short of a length on the off, defended
down to the off side with soft hands and you guessed it, another
quick single
15.6 Agarkar to Bevan, no run, full and on the off, driven to the on
side
End of over 16 (3 runs) Australia 96/2 (RR: 6.00 RRR: 220/34 = 6.47)
AB Agarkar 3-0-17-0 (3w) - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 49* (45b 4x4) MG Bevan 26* (31b 2x4)
16.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, driven
baclk past the bowler, that is a half century for run machine
Hayden
Hayden can't seem to put a foot wrong on this tour
16.2 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, one run, full and on the off, driven to
long on
16.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, driven through the off side
this time - same result, easy single
16.4 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, one run, full and on the off agaoin,
stroked to long off
16.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, once more taken on the full and
driven to long off
16.6 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, one run, full and on the pads, whipped
away to the on side
End of over 17 (6 runs) Australia 102/2 (RR: 6.00 RRR: 214/33 = 6.48)
Harbhajan Singh 3-0-17-0 - BEML End
MG Bevan 29* (34b 2x4) ML Hayden 52* (48b 4x4)
17.1 Agarkar to Bevan, one run, full and on the pads, from around the
wicket, turned to fine leg
17.2 Agarkar to Hayden, two runs, full and on the off, driven to long
off, uppish but safe
17.3 Agarkar to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, driven to long off
17.4 Agarkar to Bevan, one run, full and on the off, driven to long off
again
17.5 Agarkar to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, played back to the
bowler, Agarkar collects in his follow through
17.6 Agarkar to Hayden, one run
End of over 18 (6 runs) Australia 108/2 (RR: 6.00 RRR: 208/32 = 6.50)
AB Agarkar 4-0-23-0 (3w) - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 56* (52b 4x4) MG Bevan 31* (36b 2x4)
18.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, driven back
at the bowler, Harbhajan singh makes a valiant diving efoirt to
take the catch but can't hold onto it
18.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run
18.3 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, one run
18.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, Hayden
goes down the track and strokes the ball to long on
18.5 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run, short of a length and on the off,
driven to mid off
18.6 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run, well flighted and on the pads,
turned to the on side
End of over 19 (3 runs) Australia 111/2 (RR: 5.84 RRR: 205/31 = 6.61)
Harbhajan Singh 4-0-20-0 - BEML End
ML Hayden 58* (55b 4x4) MG Bevan 32* (39b 2x4)
19.1 Agarkar to Hayden, two runs, full and on the pads, whipped to fine
leg
19.2 Agarkar to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, driven hard to
long off
19.3 Agarkar to Bevan, no run, short of a length outside the off, driven
back down the wicket
19.4 Agarkar to Bevan, FOUR, full and outside the off, put away nicely,
over the opt of the in field but safe
19.5 Agarkar to Bevan, no run, full and on the off, punched to mid off
19.6 Agarkar to Bevan, one run, just short of a length and slanted in to
the pads, clipped to the on side
End of over 20 (8 runs) Australia 119/2 (RR: 5.95 RRR: 197/30 = 6.57)
AB Agarkar 5-0-31-0 (3w) - Pavilion End
MG Bevan 37* (43b 3x4) ML Hayden 61* (57b 4x4)
20.1 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, one run, short of a length on the off,
tapped to point
20.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run
20.3 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, one run, full and on the off, defended
and run
20.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, full and wide, driven hard to
long off
20.5 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, one run
20.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, ddrifting
in, driven to long on, that ends an over of six carefully played
singles
End of over 21 (6 runs) Australia 125/2 (RR: 5.95 RRR: 191/29 = 6.59)
Harbhajan Singh 5-0-26-0 - BEML End
ML Hayden 64* (60b 4x4) MG Bevan 40* (46b 3x4)
21.1 Agarkar to Hayden, FOUR, full and on the off, struck fiercely
across thye line to the midwicket region
21.2 Agarkar to Hayden, two runs, full and on the off once more, whipped
back over the bowler's head to long on
21.3 Agarkar to Hayden, one run, short of a length on the pads, whipped
to the on side
21.4 Agarkar to Bevan, one run, short of a length on the off, tapped to
mlong off, Ganguly needs to do something and dry up the easy
singles
21.5 Agarkar to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, driven to mid off
21.6 Agarkar to Bevan, no run, full and on the off, driven back to the
bowler with power, Agarkar fields in his follow through
End of over 22 (9 runs) Australia 134/2 (RR: 6.09 RRR: 182/28 = 6.50)
AB Agarkar 6-0-40-0 (3w) - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 72* (64b 5x4) MG Bevan 41* (48b 3x4)
22.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
22.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run
22.3 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, legbye: one run
22.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, FOUR, short of a length on the off,
swept away in fine style
22.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run
22.6 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, one run, full and on the off, driven to
long off
End of over 23 (8 runs) Australia 142/2 (RR: 6.17 RRR: 174/27 = 6.44)
Harbhajan Singh 6-0-33-0 - BEML End
MG Bevan 42* (50b 3x4) ML Hayden 78* (68b 6x4)
Sehwag replaces Agarkar (6-0-40-0)
Sehwag bowling his off spinners here
23.1 Shewag to Bevan, one run, full and on the pads, whipped to the on
side
23.2 Shewag to Hayden, no run, full and outsiude the off, played and
missed
23.3 Shewag to Hayden, two runs, short and outside the off, driven to
long off
23.4 Shewag to Hayden, no run
23.5 Shewag to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, stroked to long on
for a single once more
23.6 Shewag to Bevan, two runs, on the pads, whisked away to fine leg
End of over 24 (6 runs) Australia 148/2 (RR: 6.17 RRR: 168/26 = 6.46)
V Shewag 1-0-6-0 - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 81* (72b 6x4) MG Bevan 45* (52b 3x4)
24.1 Ganguly to Hayden, no run
24.2 Ganguly to Hayden, one run
24.3 Ganguly to Bevan, two runs
24.4 Ganguly to Bevan, two runs
24.5 Ganguly to Bevan, no run, full and on the off, driven back to the
bowler
24.6 Ganguly to Bevan, OUT: short of a length on the off, Bevan pulls
hard but only to find Robin Singh the substiutute at midwicket
Australia 153/3, Partnership of 109
MG Bevan c sub (RR Singh) b Ganguly 49 (56b 3x4 0x6)
End of over 25 (5 runs) Australia 153/3 (RR: 6.12 RRR: 163/25 = 6.52)
SC Ganguly 1-0-5-1 - BEML End
ML Hayden 82* (74b 6x4)
25.1 Shewag to Hayden, one run, full and outsdie the off, squirted away
to the off side
25.2 Shewag to SR Waugh, one run, just short of a length outside the
off, forced away off the back foot
25.3 Shewag to Hayden, no run, full and spearing down the leg side,
sweep playued and missed, lbw shout turned down
25.4 Shewag to Hayden, no run
25.5 Shewag to Hayden, two runs
25.6 Shewag to Hayden, SIX, full and outside the off, hit cleanly over
the top, flat powerful hit for six over midwicket
End of over 26 (10 runs) Australia 163/3 (RR: 6.27 RRR: 153/24 = 6.38)
V Shewag 2-0-16-0 - Pavilion End
SR Waugh 1* (1b) ML Hayden 91* (79b 6x4 1x6)
26.1 Ganguly to SR Waugh, one run
26.2 Ganguly to Hayden, two runs, short of a length on the off, whipped
away through the on side
26.3 Ganguly to Hayden, no run
26.4 Ganguly to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, driven to long off
26.5 Ganguly to SR Waugh, one run, on the middle and leg, slanting in,
tapped past the bowler to mid on
26.6 Ganguly to Hayden, one run, once again full and on the off, driven
to long on
End of over 27 (6 runs) Australia 169/3 (RR: 6.26 RRR: 147/23 = 6.39)
SC Ganguly 2-0-11-1 - BEML End
ML Hayden 95* (83b 6x4 1x6) SR Waugh 3* (3b)
27.1 Shewag to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, defended to the on
side
27.2 Shewag to Hayden, no run
27.3 Shewag to Hayden, FOUR, full and outside the off, flayed through
covers
27.4 Shewag to Hayden, no run, well flighted and outside the off, swept
and missed
27.5 Shewag to Hayden, no run, full toss on the off, whipped to mid on
27.6 Shewag to Hayden, OUT: full straight and fast, Hayden sweeps and
misses, trapped plumb iun front, unfortunate to be dismissed on
99, Hayden has played a great knock here and surely deserved a
century
Australia 173/4, Partnership of 20
ML Hayden lbw b Shewag 99 (89b 7x4 1x6)
End of over 28 (4 runs) Australia 173/4 (RR: 6.18 RRR: 143/22 = 6.50)
V Shewag 3-0-20-1 - Pavilion End
SR Waugh 3* (3b)
28.1 Ganguly to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the off, driven hard to
mid off
28.2 Ganguly to SR Waugh, one run
28.3 Ganguly to Martyn, no run, full and on the off, clipped to the on
side, diving save by Sehwag at midwicket saves a run
28.4 Ganguly to Martyn, (noball) no run, full and on the off, tapped to
short covers
28.4 Ganguly to Martyn, one run, full and outside the off, steered to
point
28.5 Ganguly to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid off
28.6 Ganguly to SR Waugh, one run, full and on the off, stroked to mid
on
End of over 29 (4 runs) Australia 177/4 (RR: 6.10 RRR: 139/21 = 6.62)
SC Ganguly 3-0-15-1 (1nb) - BEML End
SR Waugh 5* (7b) DR Martyn 1* (3b)
29.1 Shewag to SR Waugh, one run, full and outside the off, flicked past
a diving mid on
29.2 Shewag to Martyn, no run
29.3 Shewag to Martyn, no run, full and on the pads, turned to the on
side but to the feilder at midwicket, no chance of a single
29.4 Shewag to Martyn, OUT: well flighted and outside the off, Martyn
trying to be cute steers the ball straight to the keeper
Australia 178/5, Partnership of 5
DR Martyn c Dahiya b Shewag 1 (6b 0x4 0x6)
SR Waugh 6* (8b) V Shewag 3.4-0-21-2
Match State: Drinks
29.5 Shewag to Gilchrist, one run, full and outside the off, tapped to
long off
29.6 Shewag to SR Waugh, one run, short and drifting down the leg side,
turned around the corner to fine leg
End of over 30 (3 runs) Australia 180/5 (RR: 6.00 RRR: 136/20 = 6.80)
V Shewag 4-0-23-2 - Pavilion End
SR Waugh 7* (9b) AC Gilchrist 1* (1b)
30.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, FOUR, flat, fast and drifting down the
leg side, glanced away fine
30.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, outside the off, steered to
short thirdman
30.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gilchrist, no run, full and on the off, defended
30.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gilchrist, one run
30.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, full and outside the off,
prodded at and missed
30.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, full and on th off, flicked to
mid on
End of over 31 (6 runs) Australia 186/5 (RR: 6.00 RRR: 130/19 = 6.84)
Harbhajan Singh 7-0-39-0 - BEML End
AC Gilchrist 2* (3b) SR Waugh 12* (13b 1x4)
31.1 Shewag to Gilchrist, one run, well flighted and on the off, the
ball spins across the face, goes off the edge to the off side
31.2 Shewag to SR Waugh, no run
31.3 Shewag to SR Waugh, one run, full and on the off, clipped to
midwicket
31.4 Shewag to Gilchrist, FOUR, well flighted and on the off, driven
back down the ground past a diving mid on fielder
31.5 Shewag to Gilchrist, two runs, short and wide, cut hard to the man
at point
31.6 Shewag to Gilchrist, one run, well flighted and on the off, driven
trough covers
End of over 32 (9 runs) Australia 195/5 (RR: 6.09 RRR: 121/18 = 6.72)
V Shewag 5-0-32-2 - Pavilion End
AC Gilchrist 10* (7b 1x4) SR Waugh 13* (15b 1x4)
32.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gilchrist, one run, full and on the off, driven
past the bowler to long on
32.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the opff,
played back top the bowler, half a chance for caught and bowled,
missed
32.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, full and on the pads, whipped
to fine leg
32.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gilchrist, no run, full and on the off, defended
32.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gilchrist, no run, short and wide, cut to point
32.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gilchrist, no run
End of over 33 (2 runs) Australia 197/5 (RR: 5.97 RRR: 119/17 = 7.00)
Harbhajan Singh 8-0-41-0 - BEML End
SR Waugh 14* (17b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 11* (11b 1x4)
33.1 Shewag to SR Waugh, no run
33.2 Shewag to SR Waugh, one run, full and on the pads, whipped to deep
midwicket
33.3 Shewag to Gilchrist, one run, short and wide, cut hard to the
sweeper on the off side
33.4 Shewag to SR Waugh, one run
33.5 Shewag to Gilchrist, FOUR, full and drifting onto the pads, whupped
hard to the square leg fence, cracking shot that
33.6 Shewag to Gilchrist, no run
End of over 34 (7 runs) Australia 204/5 (RR: 6.00 RRR: 112/16 = 7.00)
V Shewag 6-0-39-2 - Pavilion End
SR Waugh 16* (20b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 16* (14b 2x4)
34.1 Khan to SR Waugh, one run, full and on the off, thumped back into
the wicket, the ball goes over the bowler's head after bouncing
34.2 Khan to Gilchrist, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid off
34.3 Khan to Gilchrist, one run, full and on the off, stroked away to
long on
34.4 Khan to SR Waugh, one run
34.5 Khan to Gilchrist, FOUR, short and on the pads, swept away with
ferocious power to the fine leg fence, fielder didn't have a
chance
34.6 Khan to Gilchrist, no run
End of over 35 (7 runs) Australia 211/5 (RR: 6.03 RRR: 105/15 = 7.00)
Z Khan 6-0-29-1 - BEML End
SR Waugh 18* (22b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 21* (18b 3x4)
35.1 Shewag to SR Waugh, no run
35.2 Shewag to SR Waugh, OUT: Steve Waugh tries sweeping missed the ball
and is trapped in front of the stumps, the finger goes up, Steve
Waugh not happy with the decision
Australia 211/6, Partnership of 33
SR Waugh lbw b Shewag 18 (24b 1x4 0x6)
AC Gilchrist 21* (18b 3x4) V Shewag 6.2-0-39-3
35.3 Shewag to Harvey, one run, full and outside the off, stroked to
long off
35.4 Shewag to Gilchrist, no run, short and wide, left alone
35.5 Shewag to Gilchrist, one run
35.6 Shewag to Harvey, one run
End of over 36 (3 runs) Australia 214/6 (RR: 5.94 RRR: 102/14 = 7.29)
V Shewag 7-0-42-3 - Pavilion End
IJ Harvey 2* (2b) AC Gilchrist 22* (20b 3x4)
36.1 Khan to Harvey, no run
36.2 Khan to Harvey, one run, full fast and on the pads, flicked to
square leg
36.3 Khan to Gilchrist, no run
36.4 Khan to Gilchrist, one run
36.5 Khan to Harvey, no run, full and on the off steered to point
36.6 Khan to Harvey, no run
End of over 37 (3 runs) Australia 217/6 (RR: 5.86 RRR: 99/13 = 7.62)
Z Khan 7-0-31-1 - BEML End
AC Gilchrist 23* (22b 3x4) IJ Harvey 3* (6b)
37.1 Shewag to Gilchrist, wide: one run, well flighted and outside the
off, Gilchrist plays and misses after comoing down the track,
Dahiya fails to gather nd misses a stumping
37.1 Shewag to Harvey, one run
37.2 Shewag to Gilchrist, (noball) one run
37.2 Shewag to Harvey, two runs, full and outside the off, whipped to
deep midwicket
37.3 Shewag to Harvey, one run, full and on the off, once more whipped
through the on side
37.4 Shewag to Gilchrist, no run
37.5 Shewag to Gilchrist, one run, short and outside the off, dabbed to
short third man quick single stolen
37.6 Shewag to Harvey, one run, full and on the pads, turned to square
leg
End of over 38 (10 runs) Australia 227/6 (RR: 5.97 RRR: 89/12 = 7.42)
V Shewag 8-0-52-3 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
IJ Harvey 8* (10b) AC Gilchrist 25* (25b 3x4)
38.1 Khan to Harvey, one run, full and on the off, tapped to mid off
38.2 Khan to Gilchrist, two runs, full and on the off, driven to mid
off, Srinath charging in fumbles the ball and the batsmen come
through for two where tjhere should have been none
38.3 Khan to Gilchrist, no run, short of a length on the off, chopped to
point
38.4 Khan to Gilchrist, OUT: full straight and swinging in late, fast
too, ideal ball for the end overs, Gilchrist plays down the wrong
line and loses his stumps
Australia 230/7, Partnership of 18
AC Gilchrist b Khan 27 (28b 3x4 0x6)
IJ Harvey 9* (11b) Z Khan 7.4-0-34-2
38.5 Khan to Warne, no run, full straight and on the off, Warne digs the
ball out
38.6 Khan to Warne, no run, full and quick once more, defended
End of over 39 (3 runs) Australia 230/7 (RR: 5.90 RRR: 86/11 = 7.82)
Z Khan 8-0-34-2 - BEML End
IJ Harvey 9* (11b) SK Warne 0* (2b)
39.1 Shewag to Harvey, one run, full and on the off, flicked to long on
39.2 Shewag to Warne, no run, well flighted and outside the off, padded
away
39.3 Shewag to Warne, one run, straighter one outside the off, tapped
away to covers
39.4 Shewag to Harvey, FOUR, whipped away to the square leg fence
39.5 Shewag to Harvey, no run
39.6 Shewag to Harvey, no run
End of over 40 (6 runs) Australia 236/7 (RR: 5.90 RRR: 80/10 = 8.00)
V Shewag 9-0-59-3 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
SK Warne 1* (4b) IJ Harvey 14* (15b 1x4)
40.1 Agarkar to Warne, one run, full and on the off, whipped away past
the bowler to long on
40.2 Agarkar to Harvey, (noball) no run, full toss above wait height,
Harvey tries to swat it away and is struck on the body
40.2 Agarkar to Harvey, one run, full and on the of, whipped to long on
40.3 Agarkar to Warne, FOUR, full and on the off, whipped away through
midwicket
40.4 Agarkar to Warne, FOUR, short and wide, cut hard past a diving
point fielder to the fence
40.5 Agarkar to Warne, no run
40.6 Agarkar to Warne, no run, just short of a length outside the off,
played at and missed
End of over 41 (11 runs) Australia 247/7 (RR: 6.02 RRR: 69/9 = 7.67)
AB Agarkar 7-0-51-0 (3w 1nb) - BEML End
IJ Harvey 15* (17b 1x4) SK Warne 10* (9b 2x4)
41.1 Srinath to Harvey, no run, full fast and outside the off, Harvey
has a dart at it and misses
41.2 Srinath to Harvey, one run, driven to long off
41.3 Srinath to Warne, legbye: one run, full and on the pads, played and
missed, the ball goes off the pads to the off side
41.4 Srinath to Harvey, one run
41.5 Srinath to Warne, one run, short and wide, cut away to third man
41.6 Srinath to Harvey, no run, short and wide,, cut hard but straight
to point
End of over 42 (4 runs) Australia 251/7 (RR: 5.98 RRR: 65/8 = 8.12)
J Srinath 7-0-48-1 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End
SK Warne 11* (11b 2x4) IJ Harvey 17* (21b 1x4)
42.1 Agarkar to Warne, one run, full and on the off, stroked to long off
42.2 Agarkar to Harvey, OUT: full and on the off, slower ball, Harvey
goes for the big shot and ends up hitting the ball straight in the
air, Ganguly running back from coivers takes a good catch
Australia 252/8, Partnership of 22
IJ Harvey c Ganguly b Agarkar 17 (22b 1x4 0x6)
SK Warne 12* (12b 2x4) AB Agarkar 7.2-0-52-1 (3w 1nb)
42.3 Agarkar to Warne, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid off
42.4 Agarkar to Warne, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid off
42.5 Agarkar to Warne, wide: no run, just short of a lenth, slipping
down the leg side, wided
42.5 Agarkar to Warne, no run, full and on the off, flicked to midwicket
42.6 Agarkar to Warne, one run, just short of a length and on the off,
angled to third man
End of over 43 (3 runs) Australia 254/8 (RR: 5.91 RRR: 62/7 = 8.86)
AB Agarkar 8-0-54-1 (4w 1nb) - BEML End
SK Warne 13* (16b 2x4) DW Fleming 0* (0b)
43.1 Srinath to Warne, no run, full and on the middle and leg, drifting
down, Warne plays and misses, rapped on the pad, stifled shout for
lbw
43.2 Srinath to Warne, OUT: full, straight and fast, Warne swings wildly
and misses, Javagal Srinath hits. stumps disturbed, and that is
the ninth wicket
Australia 254/9, Partnership of 2
SK Warne b Srinath 13 (18b 2x4 0x6)
DW Fleming 0* (0b) J Srinath 7.2-0-48-2 (2w 1nb)
43.3 Srinath to McGrath, (noball) no run
43.3 Srinath to McGrath, OUT:
Australia 255/10, Partnership of 1
GD McGrath lbw b Srinath 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
DW Fleming 0* (0b) J Srinath 7.3-0-49-3 (2w 2nb)
A disappointed Steve Waugh talks to the presenters after the game
There's a huge roar as Sourav Ganguly the winning captain comes to
accept his cheque
Cammie Smith announces that Virender Sehwag is the man of the match
for his all round performance - a half century and three crucial
wickets
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Bangalore
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