2nd Test: India v Australia at Calcutta, 11-15 Mar 2001
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
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Indians are looking for a win desperately - quite the obvious
Steve Waugh & Co. will be looking forward to make it 17 in a row
Ganguly is at home now for this Test - "The Bengal Tiger"
Just for those who did not follow the 1st Test...
Australia won that in 3 days at Mumbai by 10 wickets
The only Indian batsman who looked good against the Aussies was as
usual Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar
Steve Waugh wins the toss and decides to bat this time
Just the one change in the Australian team - Fleming gives way to
Kasprowicz
3 changes in the Indian team
Sanghvi, Agarkar and Srinath are out of the team
Raju, Zaheer Khan and Prasad are back in the team
Peter Willey and SK Bansal walking out to the field
Zaheer Khan to start the proceedings for this Test
Slater to take first strike
0.1 Khan to Slater, no run, starts it across the right hander, goes
back and lets it to the keeper easily
0.2 Khan to Slater, no run, goes back and tries to turn it to the
square leg and gets the ball on his pads, huge appeal, turned down
, very clearly pitching outside the leg stump
0.3 Khan to Slater, no run, wayward outside the leg stump, Slater lets
it alone as he would not want to play a foul shot so early in the
day
0.4 Khan to Slater, no run, keeps it on target, comes forward and
defends it with a straight bat to the on side, Hayden wanted the
run, Slater sends him back
0.5 Khan to Slater, no run, pitched up, comes forward and drives, does
not time it properly, the ball is pushed back to the bowler
0.6 Khan to Slater, no run, just outside the off stump, Slater goes
back and defends it to Das at forward short leg
End of over 1 (maiden) Australia 0/0
Z Khan 1-1-0-0
ML Hayden 0* (0b) MJ Slater 0* (6b)
Maiden over to start with as u often see in a Test match
Prasad will share the new ball as we all know
Hayden to face him to start with
3 slips and a gully
1.1 Prasad to Hayden, no run, extracts good bounce on off stump, stands
up tall and defends it back towards the bowler
1.2 Prasad to Hayden, FOUR, off the mark with a boundary, tries the
angled across ball, Hayden leans forward and pushes it to the
vacant mid off region
1.3 Prasad to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, shoulders arms,
after crossing Hayden the ball curled in, Mongia had to move to
his right to collect it
1.4 Prasad to Hayden, no run, good length ball, Hayden had to defend at
it cautiously as it was right in line with the of stump
1.5 Prasad to Hayden, no run, across the left hander, holds his bat
high and lets the ball into Mongia'sgloves
1.6 Prasad to Hayden, no run, across the left hander again, low bounce,
Mongia fails to glove it as the ball bounces just in front of him,
no harm done
End of over 2 (4 runs) Australia 4/0
BKV Prasad 1-0-4-0
MJ Slater 0* (6b) ML Hayden 4* (6b 1x4)
2.1 Khan to Slater, no run, very well pitched up, way outside the off
stump, moves away, left alone
2.2 Khan to Slater, no run, good ball on off stump, forces him to the
back foot, Slater defends it back to the bowler with a straight
bat
2.3 Khan to Slater, FOUR, drops it in slightly short, Slater as always
goes back in a flash and pulls it to the dep square leg ropes,
Slater is too good for short balls
2.4 Khan to Slater, no run, comes back with a good length ball on
target, SLater hurriedly defends it back to Zaheer Khan
2.5 Khan to Slater, no run, pitched up , moves away, left alone
2.6 Khan to Slater, no run, on target again, defends it back to the
bowler
End of over 3 (4 runs) Australia 8/0
Z Khan 2-1-4-0
ML Hayden 4* (6b 1x4) MJ Slater 4* (12b 1x4)
3.1 Prasad to Hayden, no run
3.2 Prasad to Hayden, FOUR, pitched up on his pads, Hayden flicks it so
easily off his toes to deep mid wicket, th ebengal tiger chases
fast, in vain
3.3 Prasad to Hayden, no run, slightly short of length and on off
stump, comes forward and defends it cautiously back to Prasad
3.4 Prasad to Hayden, no run, wayward outside the off stump, too far
for Hayden to play at it
3.5 Prasad to Hayden, no run, super ball that left the left hander
late, good seam movement, Hayden edges it, luckily for him falls
short of Mongia's gloves
3.6 Prasad to Hayden, no run, across the left hander, plants his front
foot forward and lets the ball to the keeper this time, without
any edge
End of over 4 (4 runs) Australia 12/0
BKV Prasad 2-0-8-0
MJ Slater 4* (12b 1x4) ML Hayden 8* (12b 2x4)
4.1 Khan to Slater, no run, pitches outside the off stump and moves
away too much.. Mongia collects it in front of 1st slip
4.2 Khan to Slater, FOUR, pitched up, Slater comes down on it very well
and drives it all along the ground to the long off fence, all 16
runs coming off boundaries now
Bat pad man goes off now
4.3 Khan to Slater, no run, nice staright ball on target, opens up
Slater and defends, the ball hurried off the pitch and hit the bat
and olls to the off side
4.4 Khan to Slater, no run, across the right hander with extra bounce,
Slater lets it to the keeper not wanting to meddle with that one
4.5 Khan to Slater, no run, defends it back to the bowler coming well
forward
4.6 Khan to Slater, no run, well pitched up, on off stump, bends down
and defends it to cover cautiously
End of over 5 (4 runs) Australia 16/0
Z Khan 3-1-8-0
ML Hayden 8* (12b 2x4) MJ Slater 8* (18b 2x4)
5.1 Prasad to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, slightly lesser
bounce, decides not to play at it
Ganguly and Bansal having a look at the shape of the ball
Now Bansal takes the ball to the other man, Mr. Willey
But they decide to continue with the same ball
5.2 Prasad to Hayden, no run, slightly short of length, kicks off ,
Hayden again does not take the bat anywhere near the ball and the
ball goes to the keeper
5.3 Prasad to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, this time, close
to the off stump, as he lets it to Mongia again
5.4 Prasad to Hayden, no run, again sticks to that outside the off
stump line, Hayden still allows it to Mongia with no intervention
from the bat
5.5 Prasad to Hayden, no run, pitches it up on target, comes forward
and pushes it to mid wicket a bit awkwardly
5.6 Prasad to Hayden, no run, left alone as it was very well bowled in
that corridor of uncertainity
End of over 6 (maiden) Australia 16/0
BKV Prasad 3-1-8-0
MJ Slater 8* (18b 2x4) ML Hayden 8* (18b 2x4)
Similar figures for both the bowlers and the batsmen too have the
same numbers against their name
6.1 Khan to Slater, no run, across the right hander, comes forward and
lets the ball fly to Mongia's gloves
3 slips
6.2 Khan to Slater, no run, comes forward and defends it towards mid on
6.3 Khan to Slater, FOUR, pitched up, opens Slater, tries to defend,
moves away and catches the edge and the ball flies between slips
and gully to the 3rd man ropes
6.4 Khan to Slater, no run, pitched up and moves away, left alone with
bat held high over the shoulder
6.5 Khan to Slater, no run, just outside the off stump, pitched well
up, defends it towards gully cautiously, nice ball that one from
Zaheer
6.6 Khan to Slater, no run, fast ball, outside the off stump, thunders
into the keeper's gloves as Slater decides to let it go
End of over 7 (4 runs) Australia 20/0
Z Khan 4-1-12-0
ML Hayden 8* (18b 2x4) MJ Slater 12* (24b 3x4)
Slater has faced all 24 balls from Zaheer and has hit 3 Fours
Hayden has faced all 18 balls from Prasad and has hit 2 Fours
7.1 Prasad to Hayden, no run, comes forward and pushes it to cover
7.2 Prasad to Hayden, no run, pitches outside the off stump, moves
away, Hayden is never going to play at those so erly in his
innings
7.3 Prasad to Hayden, FOUR, pitched up on off stump, Hayden just puts
his front foot forward and drives it very elegantly all along the
ground to long off, super shot
7.4 Prasad to Hayden, no run, short of length, kicks off, shoulders
arms
7.5 Prasad to Hayden, no run, short of length and goes quickly to the
keeper as Hayden shoulders arms again
7.6 Prasad to Hayden, FOUR, flicks it off his pads beautifully to the
deep mid wicket fence, that shot was elegant
End of over 8 (8 runs) Australia 28/0
BKV Prasad 4-1-16-0
MJ Slater 12* (24b 3x4) ML Hayden 16* (24b 4x4)
8.1 Khan to Slater, one run, pushes that ball to mid off and gets the
first single of the Test match and also changes strike
Hayden to face Zaheer Khan for the first time today
8.2 Khan to Hayden, no run, comes forward to push that to cover
8.3 Khan to Hayden, no run
8.4 Khan to Hayden, no run, on off stump, defends it to the off sude
cautiously
8.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, yorks him on the pads, tries to flick and
misses it
8.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, short ball, well directed, Hayden goes
beneath that one easily
End of over 9 (1 run) Australia 29/0
Z Khan 5-1-13-0
MJ Slater 13* (25b 3x4) ML Hayden 16* (29b 4x4)
Slater to face Prasad for the first time today
9.1 Prasad to Slater, no run, outside the off stump, keeps pretty low,
left alone easily
9.2 Prasad to Slater, no run, pitched up, goes for his usual cover
drive, forced shot, finds the fielder and so gets no runs there
9.3 Prasad to Slater, no run, slightly short of length ball, comes
forward and defends it to the off side with a very staright bat
9.4 Prasad to Slater, no run, outswinger , moving further away, left
alone very comfortably
9.5 Prasad to Slater, no run, outside the ofd stump, keeps a bit low,
easily lets it to the keeper
9.6 Prasad to Slater, (noball) no run, Prasad oversteps as he boowls
that ball on off stump, Slater defebds it to the off side
9.6 Prasad to Slater, no run, drives it to cover forcefully, finds the
fielder again
End of over 10 (1 run) Australia 30/0
BKV Prasad 5-1-17-0 (1nb)
ML Hayden 16* (29b 4x4) MJ Slater 13* (32b 3x4)
10.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside off stump, reaches for that and
hits it hard to mid off, Raju stops it
10.2 Khan to Hayden, no run, slightly slowish ball, comes forward and
defensively pushes it to cover
10.3 Khan to Hayden, no run, comes forward and defends it towards cover
again
10.4 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, lets it go to Mongia
10.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, on target, extra bounce to, goes back and
defends it to the on side
10.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, fastish ball , just outside trhe off stump,
Hayden knows exactly where his off stump is and lets it to Mongia
again
End of over 11 (maiden) Australia 30/0
Z Khan 6-2-13-0
MJ Slater 13* (32b 3x4) ML Hayden 16* (35b 4x4)
Ganguly decides to bowl himself now
11.1 Ganguly to Slater, no run, on target, comes forward and defends it
to the on side pretty cautiously
11.2 Ganguly to Slater, no run, outside the off stump, comes well
forward and defends it to the off side
11.3 Ganguly to Slater, no run, pitched up on his pads, comes forward
and pushes it to mid on, Ganguly is elated at that ball
11.4 Ganguly to Slater, no run, keeps it just outside the off stump,
comes well forward with the bat and pad close to each other and
defends the ball to cover
The umpires decide to change the ball now due to its bad shape
Probably because it has hit the fence 7 times from the morning
11.5 Ganguly to Slater, no run, goes back and defends that ball towards
point
11.6 Ganguly to Slater, (noball) no run, Ganguly gets the outside edge,
Laxman takes the catch at 2nd slip, Slater starts walking back not
noticing the no ball call, Hayden calls him back, comes back
smiling!!
11.6 Ganguly to Slater, no run, on his target, taps it in front of
square leg off the back foot
End of over 12 (1 run) Australia 31/0
SC Ganguly 1-0-1-0 (1nb)
ML Hayden 16* (35b 4x4) MJ Slater 13* (39b 3x4)
12.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, pitched up, comes in off the pitch, left
alone and the ball flies very close to the off stump to the keeper
12.2 Khan to Hayden, one run, on his pads, just gets on edge and the
ball rolls to square leg for the single
12.3 Khan to Slater, no run, outside the off stump, shortish ball, left
alone easily
12.4 Khan to Slater, no run, fastish ball, pitched up and kicks off to
the keeper
12.5 Khan to Slater, no run, similar ball to the previous one, similar
result
12.6 Khan to Slater, no run, on off stump, slightly short of length,
defends it back to the bowler
End of over 13 (1 run) Australia 32/0
Z Khan 7-2-14-0
ML Hayden 17* (37b 4x4) MJ Slater 13* (43b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
13.1 Ganguly to Hayden, one run, on his pads, turns it in front of
square leg and jogs for that single
13.2 Ganguly to Slater, no run, just outside the off stump, comes
forward and defends it towards mid on with a very straight bat
13.3 Ganguly to Slater, no run, full toss on his pads, flicks it hard to
mid wicket, could not get it past the man positioned there
13.4 Ganguly to Slater, one run, pushes it towards cover and runs very
well to get the single this time
13.5 Ganguly to Hayden, FOUR, leans well forward and drives it very well
wide of mid off to the ropes, nice shot to get his 5th Four
13.6 Ganguly to Hayden, no run, pushes it to mid on as the ball is on
target from Ganguly
End of over 14 (6 runs) Australia 38/0
SC Ganguly 2-0-7-0 (1nb)
MJ Slater 14* (46b 3x4) ML Hayden 22* (40b 5x4)
14.1 Khan to Slater, no run, fastish ball , across the right hander,
left alone to Mongia's gloves
14.2 Khan to Slater, FOUR, on off stump, pitched up, comes forward and
elegantly drives it through cover, Slater gets his 4th Four for
the innings
14.3 Khan to Slater, no run, outside the off stump, slightly short of
length, kicks off
14.4 Khan to Slater, legbye: one run, on his pads, short ball, tries to
pull it, gets only the thigh pads, rolls to fine leg for the leg
bye
14.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, Hayden decides to
let it to Mongia untouched
14.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, tries the yorker just outside the off
stump, Hayden tries to drive it off the front foot, does not
conenct it properly, the ball rolls back to Zaheer Khan
End of over 15 (5 runs) Australia 43/0
Z Khan 8-2-18-0
MJ Slater 18* (50b 4x4) ML Hayden 22* (42b 5x4)
15.1 Ganguly to Slater, no run, comes forward to that ball on off stump
and defensively pushes it to cover
15.2 Ganguly to Slater, no run, on target, moves forward and across and
pushes it to mid wicket, wanted a single, but decides against it
very soon
15.3 Ganguly to Slater, no run, in that off stump corridor again, comes
forward and defends it to the off side with a straight bat
15.4 Ganguly to Slater, (noball) no run, Ganguly oversteps again, as
Slater comes forward and defends it, Ganguly is sticking well to
the off stump line
15.4 Ganguly to Slater, FOUR, leans well forward and drives it all the
way to the long off ropes , times it very well and places it well
too
15.5 Ganguly to Slater, no run, on target, taps it towards short mid
wicket, Hyaden went a long way for the run, Tendulkar picks the
ball and tries the direct hit, misses it, a good hit there would
have got Hayden
15.6 Ganguly to Slater, no run, slowish ball on off stump, defends it
towards cover cautiously
End of over 16 (5 runs) Australia 48/0
SC Ganguly 3-0-12-0 (2nb)
ML Hayden 22* (42b 5x4) MJ Slater 22* (57b 5x4)
Ganguly decides to rest Zaheer for a while after a good 8 continous
overs
Prasad now with the ball
16.1 Prasad to Hayden, no run, across the left hander, left alone to the
keeper
16.2 Prasad to Hayden, no run, just outside the off stump, goes back to
that slightly short of length and defends it to the on side
16.3 Prasad to Hayden, no run, plants his front fot forward and drives
it forward, inside edge on to his pads, rolls towards mid off
16.4 Prasad to Hayden, no run, fastish ball on target, defends it
towards mid wicket
16.5 Prasad to Hayden, FOUR, stands up tall and cracks it through mid
off elegantly
16.6 Prasad to Hayden, no run, comes forward and gets on the pads,
infact an inside edge onto the pads, thats why the appeal goes in
vain
End of over 17 (4 runs) Australia 52/0
BKV Prasad 6-1-21-0 (1nb)
MJ Slater 22* (57b 5x4) ML Hayden 26* (48b 6x4)
17.1 Ganguly to Slater, no run, very well pitched up on target, Slater
goes back and pushes it back to the bolwer as Ganguly picks it up
and threatens to throw it back
17.2 Ganguly to Slater, no run, on off stump again, comes forward and
defends it towards cover
17.3 Ganguly to Slater, (noball) no run, oversteps again, swings away,
Slater doies well to defend towards cover
17.3 Ganguly to Slater, no run, beauty of a delivery, moves away very
late, fishes at that one, misses the outside edge by a whisker
17.4 Ganguly to Slater, (noball) no run, pitched up on off stump, drives
it down to mid off as Ganguly gets his 4th no ball
17.4 Ganguly to Slater, no run, outside off stump, curls away, shoulders
arms comfortably with the front foot well forward
17.5 Ganguly to Slater, FOUR, drops it short, outside the off stump,
goes back and across and pulls it to deep mid wicket with
authority, Slater never lets short ones go unpunished
17.6 Ganguly to Slater, no run, fullish ball, drives it back to the
bowler
End of over 18 (6 runs) Australia 58/0
SC Ganguly 4-0-18-0 (4nb)
ML Hayden 26* (48b 6x4) MJ Slater 26* (65b 6x4)
18.1 Prasad to Hayden, no run, on off stump, Hayden stands up tall and
defends it back to Prasad
18.2 Prasad to Hayden, two runs, flicks it off his hips to deep square
leg, Tendulkar gets a good chase and stops the 3rd run with his
quick running
18.3 Prasad to Hayden, no run, slightly short of length ball, defends it
back to the bowler
18.4 Prasad to Hayden, two runs, on his pads, inside edge on to the pads
and runs fine towards fine leg for 2 more runs
18.5 Prasad to Hayden, no run, short of length, left alone to the keeper
18.6 Prasad to Hayden, no run, across the left hander again. left alone
again
End of over 19 (4 runs) Australia 62/0
BKV Prasad 7-1-25-0 (1nb)
MJ Slater 26* (65b 6x4) ML Hayden 30* (54b 6x4)
19.1 Ganguly to Slater, no run, nice ball, comes in off the turf,
defends it towards point, Harbhajan fields ther
19.2 Ganguly to Slater, no run, on off stump, defends it towards cover
19.3 Ganguly to Slater, no run
19.4 Ganguly to Slater, no run, comes forward and drives it to cover,
Das fields it and saves the runs
2 slips and a gully
19.5 Ganguly to Slater, no run, width, cuts it hard, does not place it
in the gap, Harbhajan fields again
19.6 Ganguly to Slater, no run, comes forward to that ball, that ball
gets nippy, defends it hurriedly to backward point
End of over 20 (maiden) Australia 62/0
SC Ganguly 5-1-18-0 (4nb)
ML Hayden 30* (54b 6x4) MJ Slater 26* (71b 6x4)
20.1 Prasad to Hayden, FOUR, on his pads, flicks it in a flash to deep
mid wicket, the ball hit the fence even before any fielder moved,
super timed shot
20.2 Prasad to Hayden, FOUR, drives it wide off mid off, gets the ball
to the ropes, times it very well off the back foot, super timed
shot again
20.3 Prasad to Hayden, no run, on his leg stump, comes forward and taps
it towards mid on
20.4 Prasad to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, slightly short of
length, left alone to Mongia
20.5 Prasad to Hayden, no run, comes well forward and pushes it to
cover, Hayden plays that very confidently
20.6 Prasad to Hayden, no run, comes well forward and across and defends
it to the off side
End of over 21 (8 runs) Australia 70/0
BKV Prasad 8-1-33-0 (1nb)
MJ Slater 26* (71b 6x4) ML Hayden 38* (60b 8x4)
Ganguly continues
21.1 Ganguly to Slater, no run, well outside the off stump, SLater lets
it go to Mongia not wanting to take the bat anywhere near the ball
21.2 Ganguly to Slater, no run, on target, Slater is back and across and
defends it, Ganguly moves to his right and fields it
21.3 Ganguly to Slater, no run, leans forward and drives it hard,
Tendulkar at short cover stops it well to save runs
Ganguly and Slater having a short conversation after that ball
21.4 Ganguly to Slater, no run, defends it to the off side off the back
foot safely
21.5 Ganguly to Slater, no run, outside the off stump, goes back and
defends it compactly
21.6 Ganguly to Slater, no run, defends it to short cover off the front
foot
End of over 22 (maiden) Australia 70/0
SC Ganguly 6-2-18-0 (4nb)
ML Hayden 38* (60b 8x4) MJ Slater 26* (77b 6x4)
Spin now for the first time in this Test
Sagi Lakshmi Venkatapathy Raju
Sagi Lakshmi Venkatapathy Raju
Sagi Lakshmi Venkatapathy Raju
Sagi Lakshmi Venkatapathy Raju comes on
22.1 Raju to Hayden, one run, puahes it forward to mid on for the single
22.2 Raju to Slater, no run, defends it back to the bowler
22.3 Raju to Slater, no run, defensive push to cover
22.4 Raju to Slater, no run, shortish ball, on target, leans back and
away and cuts it to backward point
22.5 Raju to Slater, one run, on his pads, flicks it wristily to
backward square leg for the single
22.6 Raju to Hayden, no run, flighted ball on off stump, comes forward
and drives it to mid off
End of over 23 (2 runs) Australia 72/0
SLV Raju 1-0-2-0
MJ Slater 27* (81b 6x4) ML Hayden 39* (62b 8x4)
23.1 Ganguly to Slater, no run, just outside the off stump, leans
forward and drives it to cover
23.2 Ganguly to Slater, no run, slightly short of length, Slater wanted
to come forward, but later checked his defence towards backward
point
23.3 Ganguly to Slater, no run, comes well forward and across and
defends it towards cover
23.4 Ganguly to Slater, no run, drives it back along the ground to
Ganguly as he bends and fields it well
23.5 Ganguly to Slater, no run, just outside the off stump, goes back
and defends the ball very cautiously to the off side
23.6 Ganguly to Slater, FOUR, width, comes forward and then leans on his
back foot and guides it backward of point to the fence, Harbhajan
dives in vain at point
End of over 24 (4 runs) Australia 76/0
SC Ganguly 7-2-22-0 (4nb)
ML Hayden 39* (62b 8x4) MJ Slater 31* (87b 7x4)
24.1 Raju to Hayden, one run, pushes it towards mid on, Slater was slow
to start, a direct hit at the striker's end calls the thrid
umpire, but Slater was safe
24.2 Raju to Slater, no run, flighted ball, comes forward and treis to
defend, the ball catches the pads and lobs over silly point
24.3 Raju to Slater, three runs, flattish ball on target, goes back and
turns it to backward square leg, sloppy work from Harbhajan costs
the 3rd run
24.4 Raju to Hayden, no run, goes back and taps it to mid wicket
24.5 Raju to Hayden, no run, tossed up ball, goes for the harsh sweep
and misses it
24.6 Raju to Hayden, no run, flighted ball, comes down the track and
defends it back to Raju
End of over 25 (4 runs) Australia 80/0
SLV Raju 2-0-6-0
MJ Slater 34* (89b 7x4) ML Hayden 40* (66b 8x4)
Off spin now in the form of Harbhajan Singh
25.1 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, on target to start with, goes
back and taps it to backward square leg
25.2 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, comes forward and defends it to
the on side
25.3 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, one run, comes forward and defends it
towards 3rd man fr the single
25.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, across the left hander, front
fot forward and shoulders arms
25.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, goes for the loose slogging
shot across the line, gets a thick edge and the ball rolls to
midwicket
25.6 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, SIX, comes down the track and flicks it
over mid wicket for maximum, nice way to go for Lunch
End of over 26 (8 runs) Australia 88/0
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-8-0
ML Hayden 41* (68b 8x4) MJ Slater 41* (93b 7x4 1x6)
Thats brings to an end of the 1st session's play on Day 1 of Test 2
in Calcutta
Earlier today Steve Waugh won the toss and decided to bat on a
wicket which seemed to have a lot of runs in it
His openers have lived up to his expectations with 41* each
Australia sending a lot of warning signals to the Indian bowlers
The morning session showed us 15 4s and a six off the last ball
before Lunch
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
Play about to start after Lunch on Day 1, Kolkata
The Indians would be wanting a better session this time
They would want to pick up atleast 3-4 wickets before Tea
Otherwise, the Aussies would have earned a firm grip on this match
We haven't seen much of Raju and Harbhajan in the pre-lunch session
Lets all wait and see if they can make an impact this time
The umpires are out on the field as the players are slowly making
their way in
The Australian batsmen also are in the field now
Lets all see what the Bengali Lunch does to the preceedings of the
match
Will it help the Indians or the Aussies?
Zaheer Khan to start after Lunch to Hayden
26.1 Khan to Hayden, two runs, on his pads, flicks it very well to deep
backward square leg, Raju runs a long way from fine leg and saves
2 runs for his team
26.2 Khan to Hayden, no run, on off stump, comes forward confidently and
pushes it towards mid off past the bowler
26.3 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, brushes the pads and
then hits the bat as he defends at that one, loud appeal, turned
down as the point of impact was outside the off stump
26.4 Khan to Hayden, no run, short ball, Hayden drops his gloves and
lets it to the keeper
26.5 Khan to Hayden, FOUR, fullish ball on his pads, drives it straigth
back past the bowler to long on ropes, Zaheer thrusts himself
towars the bal, but fails to get a hand to it
26.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
convincingly
End of over 27 (6 runs) Australia 94/0
Z Khan 9-2-24-0
MJ Slater 41* (93b 7x4 1x6) ML Hayden 47* (74b 9x4)
Harbhajan to continue
The last ball he bowled before Lunch was belted over mid wicket for
a six by Slater
27.1 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, one run, goes back and taps it behind
square leg for a single
27.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, outside the leg stump, turns in,
goes for the sweep and misses it, loud appeal, turned down
27.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, leans forward and drives it to
mid off
27.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, FOUR, sweeps it harshly over mid wicket
to reach his 50, super shot, very aggressive indeed
27.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
27.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, FOUR, goes through the off side this
time, tharshes it all along the ground to the cover fence
End of over 28 (9 runs) Australia 103/0
Harbhajan Singh 2-0-17-0
MJ Slater 42* (94b 7x4 1x6) ML Hayden 55* (79b 11x4)
28.1 Khan to Slater, no run, on target, moves forward and across and
defends it towards mid wicket
28.2 Khan to Slater, no run, short ball, swivels and pulls it to square
leg, Raju fields shakily there, anyway, runs prevented
28.3 Khan to Slater, no run, comes well forward and defends it safely to
the on side, Zaheer runs behind the ball and picks it
28.4 Khan to Slater, no run, comes forward to that short of length ball
and defends it to square leg
28.5 Khan to Slater, OUT: very big edge as Slater tries to push that
ball, gets the inside edge and the ball flies to the gloves of
Mongia, no way he is going to drop them. Slater walks back
dejected, also not so happy with the decision
Australia 103/1, Partnership of 103
MJ Slater c Mongia b Khan 42 (99b 7x4 1x6)
ML Hayden 55* (79b 11x4) Z Khan 9.5-2-24-1
Thats the wicket India were desperately looking for
Langer is the new batsman to face Zaheer
28.6 Khan to Langer, no run, comes forward and defends it tentatively
with pad well forward, half hearted appeal from Zaheer
End of over 29 (maiden) Australia 103/1
Z Khan 10-3-24-1
ML Hayden 55* (79b 11x4) JL Langer 0* (1b)
Harbhajan continues
29.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, straight
ball, left alone
29.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, SIX, dances down the track and lofts it
over long off, supewr shot
29.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, goes for the cut and misses
29.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, left
alone
29.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, drives it wide of mid off,
Sachin Tendulkar dives and stops it, but could not prevent the
single
29.6 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, comes well forward with front
foot well ahead and defends it to silly point
End of over 30 (7 runs) Australia 110/1
Harbhajan Singh 3-0-24-0
ML Hayden 62* (84b 11x4 1x6) JL Langer 0* (2b)
Willey is doing his 22nd Test here
Bansal his 6th Test
30.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, on off stump, comes forward and defends it
back to the bowler
30.2 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
30.3 Khan to Hayden, no run, comes forward and defends it towards cover
30.4 Khan to Hayden, no run, just on off stump, comes forward and taps
it down to the off side cautiously
30.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, moves across and defends it towards widish
mid pon
30.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside off stump, left alone to the keeper
End of over 31 (maiden) Australia 110/1
Z Khan 11-4-24-1
JL Langer 0* (2b) ML Hayden 62* (90b 11x4 1x6)
31.1 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, leans forward and pushes it
towards cover
31.2 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, outside the off stump, extra
bounce there, Mongia exaggerates it
31.3 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, flighted ball on target, comes
forward and defends it to silly point
31.4 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, one run, puts his front foot forward and
drives it to cover and gets the run before Raju could get the ball
back to Mongia
31.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, FOUR, leans forward and times it sweetly
through extra cover to the fence, super timing and extremely super
placement
31.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, on target, defends well forward
with a straight bat
End of over 32 (5 runs) Australia 115/1
Harbhajan Singh 4-0-29-0
JL Langer 1* (6b) ML Hayden 66* (92b 12x4 1x6)
32.1 Khan to Langer, no run, short ball, wayward outside the off stump,
left alone
32.2 Khan to Langer, no run, pushes it to Harbhajan Singh at point off
the front foot
32.3 Khan to Langer, FOUR, induces the false shot, outside the off
stump, comes forward and drives, gets an edge and the ball flies
between the 2nd slip and gully to the 3rd man ropes
32.4 Khan to Langer, no run, on target, goes back and defends it towards
backwrad point
32.5 Khan to Langer, no run, short ball outside the off stump, goes for
the pull, the ball kicks off and hits the bat and rolls to the
fielder at mid off
32.6 Khan to Langer, no run, angling down the leg side, tries to turn it
to fine leg and gets the ball on the pads, huge appeal, easily
turned down
End of over 33 (4 runs) Australia 119/1
Z Khan 12-4-28-1
ML Hayden 66* (92b 12x4 1x6) JL Langer 5* (12b 1x4)
Raju is back now
33.1 Raju to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, forces it to cover
off the back foot
33.2 Raju to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, thrusts his pad to
it and the ball brushes the pads and goes to the keeper
33.3 Raju to Hayden, no run, fastish ball, just outside the off stump,
defedns it towards point
33.4 Raju to Hayden, no run, goes for the harsh sweep over mid wicket,
Das at forward short leg gets it on his shoulders and saves a
boundary
Das is down on the ground as the physio attends him
Unlucky for India - When Tendulkar gets one like that to the
forward short leg man, it balloons up for a catch
Das back to his position now
33.5 Raju to Hayden, no run, tries to turn it behind square, but could
not get enough bat on it
33.6 Raju to Hayden, one run, flicks it towards mid wicket to keep
strike
End of over 34 (1 run) Australia 120/1
SLV Raju 3-0-7-0
ML Hayden 67* (98b 12x4 1x6) JL Langer 5* (12b 1x4)
34.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside off stump, comes in a long way,
still not anywhere near the off stump
34.2 Khan to Hayden, no run, tries to drive forward, gats an inside edge
onto the pads and the ball rolls back towards mid on
34.3 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, slashes at it, edges
it , Dravid jumps up and becomes the culprit by dropping it,
Zaheer is very unhappy about that easy chance being dropped
34.4 Khan to Hayden, no run
34.5 Khan to Hayden, two runs, flicks it through mdid wicket for a
couple
34.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, pushes back to the bowler
End of over 35 (2 runs) Australia 122/1
Z Khan 13-4-30-1
JL Langer 5* (12b 1x4) ML Hayden 69* (104b 12x4 1x6)
35.1 Raju to Langer, no run, drives back the full toss back to the
bowler, lucky for Raju
35.2 Raju to Langer, no run, steps out and defends it towards gully
35.3 Raju to Langer, no run, steps out and defends it to silly point
35.4 Raju to Langer, FOUR, steps out and heaves it towards long on
fence, good shot for Langer there, should feel confident
35.5 Raju to Langer, no run, outside the off stump, left alone to the
keeper
35.6 Raju to Langer, no run, gets the ball on that pads as he tries to
defend well forward
End of over 36 (4 runs) Australia 126/1
SLV Raju 4-0-11-0
ML Hayden 69* (104b 12x4 1x6) JL Langer 9* (18b 2x4)
36.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, way outside the of
stump, left alone
36.2 Khan to Hayden, FOUR, punches it off the front foot as the ball is
overpitched , super timing push to long on
36.3 Khan to Hayden, no run, leans well forward and pushes it to cover
36.4 Khan to Hayden, no run, comes out of the crease and defends it to
mid off with body behind the bat very well
36.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, rapped on the pads, huge appeal, clearly
going down the leg side
36.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, short ball, bounces well, Hayden keeps his
bat below and lets the ball fly to Mongia
End of over 37 (4 runs) Australia 130/1
Z Khan 14-4-34-1
JL Langer 9* (18b 2x4) ML Hayden 73* (110b 13x4 1x6)
37.1 Raju to Langer, one run, steps out and hits hard across the line,
does not connect propelry as the ball rolls to mid wicket
37.2 Raju to Hayden, one run
37.3 Raju to Langer, no run, goes for the cut and misses as the ball
keeps low
37.4 Raju to Langer, no run, flighetd ball, pushes it to cover
37.5 Raju to Langer, no run
37.6 Raju to Langer, FOUR, rocks back and cuts it to the point fence
End of over 38 (6 runs) Australia 136/1
SLV Raju 5-0-17-0
ML Hayden 74* (111b 13x4 1x6) JL Langer 14* (23b 3x4)
Prasad replaces Zaheer Khan
38.1 Prasad to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, shoulders arms
38.2 Prasad to Hayden, no run, across the left hander, play and miss
from Hayden
38.3 Prasad to Hayden, no run, on target, pushes it to the off side off
the front foot
38.4 Prasad to Hayden, no run, across the left hander, left alone easily
to the keeper
38.5 Prasad to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, left alone again
38.6 Prasad to Hayden, no run, left alone again outside the off stump,
starts his 3rd spell with a maiden over
End of over 39 (maiden) Australia 136/1
BKV Prasad 9-2-33-0 (1nb)
JL Langer 14* (23b 3x4) ML Hayden 74* (117b 13x4 1x6)
39.1 Raju to Langer, no run, flightedd one outside the off stump,
defends it to cover
39.2 Raju to Langer, one run
39.3 Raju to Hayden, one run
39.4 Raju to Langer, no run
39.5 Raju to Langer, no run
39.6 Raju to Langer, no run
End of over 40 (2 runs) Australia 138/1
SLV Raju 6-0-19-0
ML Hayden 75* (118b 13x4 1x6) JL Langer 15* (28b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
40.1 Prasad to Hayden, no run, outside the stump, shoulders arms
40.2 Prasad to Hayden, no run, defends it towards point off the back
foot
40.3 Prasad to Hayden, no run, pushes it off the back foot to cover
40.4 Prasad to Hayden, no run
40.5 Prasad to Hayden, no run, goes back and defends it to the off side
cautoiusl
40.6 Prasad to Hayden, FOUR, rocks back and cracks it through cover
point to the fence
End of over 41 (4 runs) Australia 142/1
BKV Prasad 10-2-37-0 (1nb)
JL Langer 15* (28b 3x4) ML Hayden 79* (124b 14x4 1x6)
41.1 Raju to Langer, no run, drives it to mid on off the front foot
41.2 Raju to Langer, no run
41.3 Raju to Langer, one run, leans well forward and drives it to deep
cover
41.4 Raju to Hayden, no run, steps out and defends it towards mid on
past the bowler
41.5 Raju to Hayden, no run, outside off stump, flighted one, stretches
forward and defends it to silly point
41.6 Raju to Hayden, no run, steps out and pushes back to the bowler
End of over 42 (1 run) Australia 143/1
SLV Raju 7-0-20-0
JL Langer 16* (31b 3x4) ML Hayden 79* (127b 14x4 1x6)
42.1 Prasad to Langer, no run, on target, defends it back to the bowler
42.2 Prasad to Langer, FOUR, width, leans to his back foot and guides it
backward of point to the roeps, easy runs for Australia
42.3 Prasad to Langer, no run, fastish fuller length ball, defends it
towards gully
42.4 Prasad to Langer, one run, goes back and turns it to long leg for
the single, Raju runs to the ball well and prevents any chance of
the secondrun
42.5 Prasad to Hayden, no run, goes back and across and defends that
ball to cover from outside the off stump
42.6 Prasad to Hayden, no run, across the left hander, too wide too,
left alone comfortably
End of over 43 (5 runs) Australia 148/1
BKV Prasad 11-2-42-0 (1nb)
JL Langer 21* (35b 4x4) ML Hayden 79* (129b 14x4 1x6)
43.1 Raju to Langer, no run, flighted ball, goes for the cut off the
back foot, huge appeal from Mongia, Raju joins, turned down
43.2 Raju to Langer, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward and
lets the ball to Mongia
43.3 Raju to Langer, one run, leans well forward and drives it to cover
point and gets the single
43.4 Raju to Hayden, one run, goes back and taps it slowly towards deep
mid on and gets the single to bring up the Australian 150
43.5 Raju to Langer, no run, stretches well forward and defends it down
towards silly point
43.6 Raju to Langer, no run, flattish ball outside the off, comes
forward and allows the ball to the keeper
End of over 44 (2 runs) Australia 150/1
SLV Raju 8-0-22-0
ML Hayden 80* (130b 14x4 1x6) JL Langer 22* (40b 4x4)
44.1 Prasad to Hayden, no run, across the left hander, left alone to the
keeper as he has been doing for a while now
44.2 Prasad to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward and
pushes it defensively to cover
44.3 Prasad to Hayden, no run, on off stump, comes with his front foot
forward and defends it towards cover
44.4 Prasad to Hayden, no run, across the left hander, left alone to the
keeper
44.5 Prasad to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, left alone to the
keeper
44.6 Prasad to Hayden, no run, across the left hander, left alone
End of over 45 (maiden) Australia 150/1
BKV Prasad 12-3-42-0 (1nb)
JL Langer 22* (40b 4x4) ML Hayden 80* (136b 14x4 1x6)
45.1 Raju to Langer, one run
45.2 Raju to Hayden, one run, sweeps it to long leg
45.3 Raju to Langer, SIX, dances down the track and lofts it over mid
wicket for maximum
45.4 Raju to Langer, no run, outside the off stump , left alone
45.5 Raju to Langer, two runs
45.6 Raju to Langer, no run, outside the off stump, puts his front foot
forward and across and lets the ball to the keeper
End of over 46 (10 runs) Australia 160/1
SLV Raju 9-0-32-0
ML Hayden 81* (137b 14x4 1x6) JL Langer 31* (45b 4x4 1x6)
46.1 Prasad to Hayden, no run, comes forward and defends it towards
point
46.2 Prasad to Hayden, one run, tries to turn it to the on side, inside
edge and the ball runs very close to the stumps to fine leg for
the single
46.3 Prasad to Langer, no run, short of length and across the left
hander, shoulders arms as the ball flies harmleslly to the keeper
46.4 Prasad to Langer, no run, inside edge on to his thigh pads and the
ball rolls to point
46.5 Prasad to Langer, no run, comes half forward and defends it towards
point
46.6 Prasad to Langer, no run, very fast ball outside the off stump,
goes back as he watches the ball closely as it thunders into
Mongia's gloves
End of over 47 (1 run) Australia 161/1
BKV Prasad 13-3-43-0 (1nb)
ML Hayden 82* (139b 14x4 1x6) JL Langer 31* (49b 4x4 1x6)
47.1 Raju to Hayden, SIX, steps out and times it very well as he lofts
it over long on
47.2 Raju to Hayden, no run, goes for the sweep and gets on the pads,
way outside the off stump
47.3 Raju to Hayden, one run, steps out and taps it towards mid on and
takes the qucik single
47.4 Raju to Langer, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
47.5 Raju to Langer, no run, flighted ball, outside the off stump,
shoulders arms
47.6 Raju to Langer, one run
End of over 48 (8 runs) Australia 169/1
SLV Raju 10-0-40-0
JL Langer 32* (52b 4x4 1x6) ML Hayden 89* (142b 14x4 2x6)
48.1 Prasad to Langer, no run, across the left hander, left alone
48.2 Prasad to Langer, no run, on off stump, defends back with a dead
bat
48.3 Prasad to Langer, no run, pitched well up, defends it back to the
bowler
48.4 Prasad to Langer, FOUR, short ball, outside off stump, goes back
and pulls it to deep mid wicket easily
48.5 Prasad to Langer, one run, on his pads, turns it to fine leg off
his pads for the single
48.6 Prasad to Hayden, no run, comes forward and defends it to the off
side with a very straight bat
End of over 49 (5 runs) Australia 174/1
BKV Prasad 14-3-48-0 (1nb)
JL Langer 37* (57b 5x4 1x6) ML Hayden 89* (143b 14x4 2x6)
Harbhajan comes back with his off breaks
49.1 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, one run, comes forward and pushes behind
point for the single
49.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, turns away, goes for the harsh
sweeep and misses it
49.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, flighted ball on target, pushes
it tentatively to mid on
49.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, bye: three runs, goes for the harsh
sweep again, Mongia also misses this time, giving away 3 byes
49.5 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, one run, paddles it around to long leg
for the single
49.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, SIX, steps out and lofts it miles across
the long on fence, clears it by miles and miles, huge shot, super
timing and extreme power
End of over 50 (11 runs) Australia 185/1
Harbhajan Singh 5-0-37-0
JL Langer 39* (59b 5x4 1x6) ML Hayden 95* (147b 14x4 3x6)
50.1 Prasad to Langer, no run, forceful push to mid off, finds the
fielder
50.2 Prasad to Langer, no run, outside the off stump, curling in, left
alone again
50.3 Prasad to Langer, FOUR, leans forward and finds the gap wide of mid
off to mark the 100 runs for this session
50.4 Prasad to Langer, no run, outside the off stump, shoulders arms
50.5 Prasad to Langer, one run, fastish ball on target, defends it
towards point for the single
50.6 Prasad to Hayden, no run, across Hayden, comes forward amd allows
the ball to the keeper
End of over 51 (5 runs) Australia 190/1
BKV Prasad 15-3-53-0 (1nb)
JL Langer 44* (64b 6x4 1x6) ML Hayden 95* (148b 14x4 3x6)
The Indian spinners 15-0-77-0!!! so far
51.1 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, on his pads, defends well
forward
51.2 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run
51.3 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, pads it deliberately, loud
appeal, turned down
51.4 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, goes for the sweep and misses it
again
51.5 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, full toss, wastes it by pushing
it straight back to the bowler
51.6 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, pitches on his pads and turns
in, tries to turn it and gets the ball on the pads as it lobs to
silly point, Indians celebrating as the umpire nods his head
horizontally and walks away
End of over 52 (maiden) Australia 190/1
Harbhajan Singh 6-1-37-0
ML Hayden 95* (148b 14x4 3x6) JL Langer 44* (70b 6x4 1x6)
Tendulkar with the ball now
52.1 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, on off stump, leans forward and
defends it to the off side
52.2 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, goes back and pushes it to the on
side, Tendulkar runs and picks it up
52.3 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, stretches well forward and defends it
to the on side
52.4 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, goes back and punches it to cover and
steals a quick single
52.5 Tendulkar to Langer, one run, pushes it towards cover and takes a
quick and risky run again
52.6 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, pushes it towards the vacant mid
wicket region and gets the run before Tendulkar runs around and
picks it up
End of over 53 (3 runs) Australia 193/1
SR Tendulkar 1-0-3-0
ML Hayden 97* (153b 14x4 3x6) JL Langer 45* (71b 6x4 1x6)
Thats Tea here
A temporary halt to the Indian agony
Even the 2nd session did not have much of good news for the Indians
The Aussies getting 105 runs in that session losing Slater
Match State: Tea - Day 1
The Australians have dominated both the sessions entirely
The Indian bowlers seemed to have no clue for taking wickets
Dravid dropping a sitter from Hayden adding to the Indian miseries
Hayden continuing his excellent form with the bat
He is still troubling the Indians
The players are getting back to the field for the final session of
Play on Day 1
All set now as Harbhajan starts to bowl
53.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, comes out and tries to force it
to the on side and misses it
53.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, turns across the left hander and
misses it
53.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, comes out and defends it back to
the bowelr
53.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, OUT: goes for the huge shot over mid
wicket and manages to find only Badani who is substituting for Das
well in front of the ropes
Australia 193/2, Partnership of 90
ML Hayden c sub (HK Badani) b Harbhajan Singh 97 (157b 14x4 3x6)
JL Langer 45* (71b 6x4 1x6) Harbhajan Singh 6.4-1-37-1
Mark Waugh is the new batter
He will not be facing as the batsmen crossedbefore it was caught
53.5 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, on his pads, stretches forward
and defends
53.6 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, on off stump, comes well forward
and defends it cautiously
End of over 54 (maiden) Australia 193/2
Harbhajan Singh 7-2-37-1
ME Waugh 0* (0b) JL Langer 45* (73b 6x4 1x6)
54.1 Khan to ME Waugh, one run, on his pads, wrists it to long leg for
the single to start his scoring
Thats his first run in Tests this tour
54.2 Khan to Langer, no run, comes forward and defends it towards gully
54.3 Khan to Langer, FOUR, width. slashes at it, flies wide of a diving
gully to the fence
54.4 Khan to Langer, no run, short ball, goes for the pull, Tendulkar
reaches to it at square leg and fails to grab it, unlucky Zaheer
Khan againb
54.5 Khan to Langer, no run, on off stump, cautiously defends it
54.6 Khan to Langer, one run, turns it to fine leg off his pads to reach
his 50 and also to keep strike
End of over 55 (6 runs) Australia 199/2
Z Khan 15-4-40-1
JL Langer 50* (78b 7x4 1x6) ME Waugh 1* (1b)
55.1 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, moves away ad cuts it to point,
could not get it in the gap
55.2 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, cuts it to point again giving
himself some more room
55.3 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, stretches forward and pushes it
to mid off
55.4 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, FOUR, close to the off stump, cuts it
delicately and plays it late too to the 3rd man ropes
55.5 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, FOUR, on his pads, sweeps it jhard to
long leg
55.6 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, flighted ball on off stump,
defensuve push to cover
End of over 56 (8 runs) Australia 207/2
Harbhajan Singh 8-2-45-1
ME Waugh 1* (1b) JL Langer 58* (84b 9x4 1x6)
56.1 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, short ball, Waugh goes beneath that one
quite easily
56.2 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, down the leg side, tries to flick and
misses it
56.3 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, outside the off stump, goes back and
pushes it to cover and immediately puts his hand towards Langer
asking him not to run in
56.4 Khan to ME Waugh, FOUR, on his pads, flicks it beautifully off his
toes to the mid wicket ropes
excellent timing from Waugh, Mark
56.5 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, across the right hander, shoulders arms
56.6 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, short ball, not much of a bounce there,
Mark Wuagh bends down and lets the ball to the keeper
End of over 57 (4 runs) Australia 211/2
Z Khan 16-4-44-1
JL Langer 58* (84b 9x4 1x6) ME Waugh 5* (7b 1x4)
57.1 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, turns across the left hander,
left alone
57.2 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, flighted ball on off stump,
defends forward
57.3 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, rapped on the pads outside the
leg stump as he tries to sweep
57.4 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, flighted ball, fullish ball,
comes out and drives it to mid on
57.5 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, on off stump, defends compactly
57.6 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, goes back and defends that ball
to the off side
End of over 58 (maiden) Australia 211/2
Harbhajan Singh 9-3-45-1
ME Waugh 5* (7b 1x4) JL Langer 58* (90b 9x4 1x6)
58.1 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, on off stump, comes forward and defends
it to short cover
58.2 Khan to ME Waugh, three runs, on target, defends it hurridly
through the vacant mid off region and gets three runs
58.3 Khan to Langer, OUT: outside the off stump, straight ball, goes for
the drive, gets an inside edge and the ball flies to Mongia who
takes an easy catch to send back Langer
Australia 214/3, Partnership of 21
JL Langer c Mongia b Khan 58 (91b 9x4 1x6)
ME Waugh 8* (9b 1x4) Z Khan 16.3-4-47-2
Steve Waugh joining Mark Waugh now
58.4 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, yorks him well, Steve Waugh equal to the
task and digs it out well
58.5 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, outside the leg stump, wayward, left
alone
58.6 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, fullish ball, moving away, left alone to
the keeper, end of a very good over from Zaheer
End of over 59 (3 runs) Australia 214/3
Z Khan 17-4-47-2
ME Waugh 8* (9b 1x4) SR Waugh 0* (3b)
59.1 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, pushes it to Badani at cover
off the front foot
59.2 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, goes back and taps it to
forward short leg
59.3 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, comes out and drives it to mid
on
59.4 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, bye: FOUR, super ball from Harbhajan,
beats Mark Waugh in the flight as he comes down the wicket, Mongia
misses to collect and so misse sthe stumping chance and the ball
goes to the 3rd man ropes
59.5 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, cautiously defends it
compactly
59.6 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, one run, turns it to long leg to deny
his brother strike for the first ball of the next over
End of over 60 (5 runs) Australia 219/3
Harbhajan Singh 10-3-46-1
ME Waugh 9* (15b 1x4) SR Waugh 0* (3b)
60.1 Khan to ME Waugh, FOUR, fullish ball on his pads, most easiest ball
for Mark Waugh, puts it to the deep square leg fence
60.2 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, fastish ball, on off stump, defends it
hurriedly towards point
60.3 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, goes back and defends it towards cover as
the ball came in off the pitch
60.4 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, an inswinger again, Mark Waugh cautiuosly
defends it towards mid on
60.5 Khan to ME Waugh, no run
60.6 Khan to ME Waugh, FOUR, on his hips, works it to deep backward
square leg quite easily
End of over 61 (8 runs) Australia 227/3
Z Khan 18-4-55-2
SR Waugh 0* (3b) ME Waugh 17* (21b 3x4)
61.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, flighted bal, on off stump,
thick edge and rolls to slip
61.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, comes forward and defends it
towards gully
61.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, on his pads, moves across and
defends it to forward square lef
61.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, comes forward and defends it
to the off side
61.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, turns it to backward square
leg for his first run
61.6 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, flicks it to mid on in his
usual style as the ball was well flighted
End of over 62 (1 run) Australia 228/3
Harbhajan Singh 11-3-47-1
SR Waugh 1* (8b) ME Waugh 17* (22b 3x4)
Prasad replaces Zaheer
62.1 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, slowish ball outside the off stump,
pushes it towards cover
62.2 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, way outside the off stump, tries to
reach to it and does not connect properly, rolls to the off side
harmlessly
62.3 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, width, goes for the horizontal batted
shot and misses as the ball keeps a bit low
62.4 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, on off stump, Steve Waugh goes back and
defends it to the ocver
62.5 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, rapped Stave Waugh on his pads, came in
a long way and surprised the batter, loud appeal, turned down,
good decision as the ball would have missed leg stump
62.6 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, comes forward and pushes it towards mid
on
End of over 63 (maiden) Australia 228/3
BKV Prasad 16-4-53-0 (1nb)
ME Waugh 17* (22b 3x4) SR Waugh 1* (14b)
63.1 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, one run, goes back and defensively
pushes it towards cover point for that single
63.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, flighted ball, comes forward
and defends it safely
63.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, goes back and taps it towards
backward point, MArk Waugh runs very well to get the single
63.4 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, drives it hard to cover,
Badani fields well diving to his right
63.5 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, flighted ball on off stump,
drives hard to Badani again
63.6 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, flighted again, turns in,
comes forward and defends with bat and pad very close to each
other
End of over 64 (2 runs) Australia 230/3
Harbhajan Singh 12-3-49-1
SR Waugh 2* (16b) ME Waugh 18* (26b 3x4)
64.1 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, on target, comes a bit forward in
defending that one towards mid on
64.2 Prasad to SR Waugh, two runs, turns it off his hips to backward
square leg, Badani runs from mid wicket and stops it well to
prevent the 3rd run
64.3 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, moves back and across and defends it
towards cover
64.4 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, on off stump, nice ball from Prasad,
defends it bak to the bowler
64.5 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, outside the off stump, moves away a
bit, left alone to the keeper cautiously as he watches the ball go
into the glove
64.6 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, came in off the pitch, lets it go to
the keeper, again watches it fully till in disappears into
Mongia's gloves
End of over 65 (2 runs) Australia 232/3
BKV Prasad 17-4-55-0 (1nb)
ME Waugh 18* (26b 3x4) SR Waugh 4* (22b)
65.1 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, FOUR, slightly short of length, picks
it beautifully and places it through cover to the fence, super
shot from Mark Waugh
65.2 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, flighted ball, comes forward
and defends it to the off side cautiously
65.3 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, flat ball this time, just
outside the off stump, defends it
65.4 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, beats him on the flight, goes
for the off drive, edges it towward mid on past the bowler
65.5 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, OUT: straightish ball, Mark Waugh
caught on his back foot as he tries to defend at that one and only
manages to edge it to Mongia giving his 3rd catch of the day
Australia 236/4, Partnership of 22
ME Waugh c Mongia b Harbhajan Singh 22 (31b 4x4 0x6)
SR Waugh 4* (22b) Harbhajan Singh 12.5-3-53-2
Ponting comes out to bat now
65.6 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, no run, goes back and pushes it towards
point
End of over 66 (4 runs) Australia 236/4
Harbhajan Singh 13-3-53-2
SR Waugh 4* (22b) RT Ponting 0* (1b)
The post-tea session has been good for India
66.1 Prasad to SR Waugh, FOUR, width, leans to it and drives it to deep
point
66.2 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, outside the off stump, fullish ball,
shoulders arms comfortably
66.3 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, outside the off stump, slightly short
of length and left alone
66.4 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run
66.5 Prasad to SR Waugh, one run, pushes it towards extra cover for the
single
66.6 Prasad to Ponting, two runs, turns it to deep backward square leg
off his hips and gets the couple to start his account
End of over 67 (7 runs) Australia 243/4
BKV Prasad 18-4-62-0 (1nb)
SR Waugh 9* (27b 1x4) RT Ponting 2* (2b)
Match State: Drinks
67.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run
67.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, leans forward and defends it
towards point
67.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, flighted ball, drifting down
the leg side, brushes the pads and runs to the ropes, dead ball
called
67.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, flicks it to backward square
leg and gets a comfortable single
67.5 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, no run, leans well forward and pushes
it back towards the bowler
67.6 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, no run, fastish ball outside the off
stump, goes for the sweep and misses, Mogia removes the bail and
appeal, 3rd umpire is called, Ponting is safely in
End of over 68 (1 run) Australia 244/4
Harbhajan Singh 14-3-54-2
SR Waugh 10* (31b 1x4) RT Ponting 2* (4b)
Raju replaces Prasad
68.1 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, on target straight away, defends forward
68.2 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, short of length on target again, goes
back and defends it
68.3 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, on target, comes forward and defends it
68.4 Raju to SR Waugh, FOUR, flighted ball, comes down the track and
drives it just wide of Prasad at mid on and gets a boundary
sensible batting from Steve Waugh
68.5 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, goes back and defends it to short cover
68.6 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, on off stump, defends it towards mid off
cautiously
End of over 69 (4 runs) Australia 248/4
SLV Raju 11-0-44-0
RT Ponting 2* (4b) SR Waugh 14* (37b 2x4)
69.1 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, no run, flighted one, comes forward as
he drives it down to mid on
69.2 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, no run, forces Ponting to the back foot
defends c cautiously
69.3 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, FOUR, on his pads, gets it fine to the
ropes and gets his first boundary for the Test
69.4 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, no run, steps out and whips it to mid
wicket
69.5 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, no run, drives back to the bowler as
the ball is wel flighted again
69.6 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, no run, pushes it to Ganguly at cover
End of over 70 (4 runs) Australia 252/4
Harbhajan Singh 15-3-58-2
SR Waugh 14* (37b 2x4) RT Ponting 6* (10b 1x4)
70.1 Raju to SR Waugh, no run
70.2 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, on target, defends it safely to silly
point
70.3 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, on target again, comes forward and
defends it down again
70.4 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, on off stump, defends it safely
70.5 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, defends it to silly point
70.6 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, comes forward and defends it again
End of over 71 (maiden) Australia 252/4
SLV Raju 12-1-44-0
RT Ponting 6* (10b 1x4) SR Waugh 14* (43b 2x4)
71.1 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, no run
71.2 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, OUT: goes back and tries to flick,
misses it completely and gets the ball on the pads, huge
appeal,very easy one as it was pretty plumb in front
Australia 252/5, Partnership of 16
RT Ponting lbw b Harbhajan Singh 6 (12b 1x4 0x6)
SR Waugh 14* (43b 2x4) Harbhajan Singh 15.2-3-58-3
Probably the danger man for India
71.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gilchrist, OUT: on target, tries to defend that
one and misses and gets on , the pads, huge appeal, Bansal obliges
and this was not as plumb as the previous one
Australia 252/6, Partnership of 0
AC Gilchrist lbw b Harbhajan Singh 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
SR Waugh 14* (43b 2x4) Harbhajan Singh 15.3-3-58-4
71.4 Harbhajan Singh to Warne, OUT: on his pads, tries to flick and
Ramesh at forward short leg who takes a sharp catch to his right
and Harbhajan gets the hat-trick, India strikes
Australia 252/7, Partnership of 0
SK Warne c Ramesh b Harbhajan Singh 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
SR Waugh 14* (43b 2x4) Harbhajan Singh 15.4-3-58-5
The first hat-trick by an Indian in Test cricket
71.5 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, no run, on off stump. defends it
cautiously
Ramesh takes a stunner to give Harbhajan his hat-trick
71.6 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, no run
End of over 72 (maiden) Australia 252/7
Harbhajan Singh 16-4-58-5
SR Waugh 14* (43b 2x4) MS Kasprowicz 0* (2b)
72.1 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, on target, stretches forward and defends
it to the bowler
72.2 Raju to SR Waugh, FOUR, rocks back and cuts it to deep backward
point
72.3 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, on off stump, defends back cautiously
72.4 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, steps out and drives it back to the
bowler
72.5 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, on target, defends it to silly point
72.6 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, leans forward and pushes it to cover
End of over 73 (4 runs) Australia 256/7
SLV Raju 13-1-48-0
MS Kasprowicz 0* (2b) SR Waugh 18* (49b 3x4)
73.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, no run, on target, defends it to the
on side
73.2 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, no run, outside the off stump,
defends it to the off side
73.3 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, two runs, flicks it off his pads to
deep mid wicket for a couple
73.4 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, no run, defends it with a thick edge
towards gully
73.5 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, no run, on off stump, defends it
cautiously
73.6 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, no run
End of over 74 (2 runs) Australia 258/7
Harbhajan Singh 17-4-60-5
SR Waugh 18* (49b 3x4) MS Kasprowicz 2* (8b)
74.1 Raju to SR Waugh, one run, goes back and pushes it in front of
square leg
74.2 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run, leans forward and pushes it to mid on
74.3 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run, hits it across to mid wicket
74.4 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run, drives back towards the bowler
74.5 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run
74.6 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run, drives it all along the ground to mid
off
End of over 75 (1 run) Australia 259/7
SLV Raju 14-1-49-0
SR Waugh 19* (50b 3x4) MS Kasprowicz 2* (13b)
75.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run
75.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run
75.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, gets on the pads as he tries
to flick it
75.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, pushes it towards cover
75.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, goes back and defends it to
the on side
75.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, goes back and taps it to the
on side
End of over 76 (maiden) Australia 259/7
Harbhajan Singh 18-5-60-5
MS Kasprowicz 2* (13b) SR Waugh 19* (56b 3x4)
76.1 Khan to Kasprowicz, no run
76.2 Khan to Kasprowicz, no run
76.3 Khan to Kasprowicz, no run
76.4 Khan to Kasprowicz, no run
Now Zaheer Khan pulls hamstring and decides to go back to the
dressing room
Ganguly will complete the over
76.5 Ganguly to Kasprowicz, no run, defends forward safely
76.6 Ganguly to Kasprowicz, no run
End of over 77 (0 runs) Australia 259/7
SC Ganguly 7.2-2-22-0 (4nb)
SR Waugh 19* (56b 3x4) MS Kasprowicz 2* (19b)
77.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run
77.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run
77.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run
77.4 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, legbye: FOUR
77.5 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, no run
77.6 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, one run
End of over 78 (6 runs) Australia 265/7
Harbhajan Singh 19-5-62-5
MS Kasprowicz 3* (22b) SR Waugh 20* (59b 3x4)
78.1 Ganguly to Kasprowicz, no run, on target, extra bounce, taps it
towards mid on
78.2 Ganguly to Kasprowicz, no run, short ball, bends low and lets the
ball to the keeper
78.3 Ganguly to Kasprowicz, FOUR, flicks it very fine off the pads to
the ropes, loud appeal as they thought it clipped only the pad
78.4 Ganguly to Kasprowicz, no run, just outside the off stump, goes
back and defends it towards cover
78.5 Ganguly to Kasprowicz, no run, short ball again, goes beneath that
one easily
78.6 Ganguly to Kasprowicz, OUT: rapped on the pads as he tries to go
across the line and misses it, plumb in front , an easy decision
for Willey there
Australia 269/8, Partnership of 17
MS Kasprowicz lbw b Ganguly 7 (28b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 79 (4 runs) Australia 269/8
SC Ganguly 8.2-2-26-1 (4nb)
SR Waugh 20* (59b 3x4)
79.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, flighted ball on off stump,
cautiously defends it back to the bowler
79.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh comes forward and
defends it safely
79.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, flicks it to long on off his
pads for the single
79.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, leans forward and drives back
towards the bowler
79.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, flat ball on off stump, stays
where he is and defends it with a dead bat
79.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, turning away,
stretches forward and gets on his pads
End of over 80 (1 run) Australia 270/8
Harbhajan Singh 20-5-63-5
SR Waugh 21* (62b 3x4) JN Gillespie 0* (3b)
80.1 Ganguly to SR Waugh, one run, defensive push towards cover for the
single, deliberately conceded single
80.2 Ganguly to Gillespie, no run, keeps it on target, defends at it
hurriedly
80.3 Ganguly to Gillespie, (noball) no run, oversteps as Ganguly drops
it in short, drops his gloves and lets it go to the keeper
80.3 Ganguly to Gillespie, one run, inside edge onto the pads and the
ball lobs towards backward square leg
80.4 Ganguly to SR Waugh, no run, moves across and taps it towards mid
wicket
80.5 Ganguly to SR Waugh, no run, short ball, not very well directed,
down the leg side, easy for Steve Waugh
80.6 Ganguly to SR Waugh, no run, another short ball down the leg side,
left alone quite comfortably
End of over 81 (3 runs) Australia 273/8
SC Ganguly 9.2-2-29-1 (5nb)
JN Gillespie 1* (6b) SR Waugh 22* (66b 3x4)
81.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, bye: FOUR, fires it down the leg
side, misses everyone and runs to the ropes
81.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, stretches forward and defends
it to silly point
81.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes forward and tries to
defend it and mises it
81.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes forward with his front
foot and defends it towards gully
81.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, on target , flighted ball,
defends it to the on side
81.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, leans forward and drives it
to mid off past the diving bowler
End of over 82 (4 runs, maiden) Australia 277/8
Harbhajan Singh 21-6-63-5
SR Waugh 22* (66b 3x4) JN Gillespie 1* (12b)
82.1 Ganguly to SR Waugh, one run, pushes it towards point and gets the
single very early in the over
82.2 Ganguly to Gillespie, legbye: one run, on his pads, rapped on the
pads and rolls to backward square leg for the leg bye
82.3 Ganguly to SR Waugh, one run, guides it to 3rd man for the single
82.4 Ganguly to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, stretches forward and
defends it cautiously again
82.5 Ganguly to Gillespie, no run, rapped on the pads as he thrusts his
pads forward, loud appeal, turned down, as the impact was well
outisde the line of off stump
82.6 Ganguly to Gillespie, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward
and les the ball to the keeper
End of over 83 (3 runs) Australia 280/8
SC Ganguly 10.2-2-31-1 (5nb)
SR Waugh 24* (68b 3x4) JN Gillespie 1* (16b)
83.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, taps it off his pads to deep
backward square leg
83.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, stretches well forward to
that flighted ball and defends it
83.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, reaches for
that ball forward and defends it down
83.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, legbye: one run
83.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, comes forward and defends it
83.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, pushes back to the bowler,
Harbhajan moves well and fields it
End of over 84 (2 runs) Australia 282/8
Harbhajan Singh 22-6-64-5
JN Gillespie 1* (19b) SR Waugh 25* (71b 3x4)
Zaheer back on the field now
Prasad comes to bowl now
84.1 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, outside off stump, fullish ball, left
alone to the keeper
84.2 Prasad to Gillespie, no run
84.3 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, pushes it awkwradly towards cover
84.4 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, outside the off stump, moves away,
shoulders arms
84.5 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward
and decides not to play at it
84.6 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, just outside the off stump, Gillespie
bends down and guides it to Ramesh at gully
End of over 85 (maiden) Australia 282/8
BKV Prasad 19-5-62-0 (1nb)
SR Waugh 25* (71b 3x4) JN Gillespie 1* (25b)
85.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, flighted ball on target,
defends it with a straight bat
85.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, goes for the cut and misses
it, loud shout from Mongia as he does it very often
85.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, puts his front foot across and
tries to heave it over mid wicket, gets rapped on the pads,
optimistic appeal from the bowler
85.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, goes back and defends it with
body behind
85.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, drifting down the leg side,
flicks it to deep mid wicket to get the single
85.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, fastish ball, the ball
hurried off the pitch, hits the bat and rolls towards mid on where
Tendulkar fields it
End of over 86 (1 run) Australia 283/8
Harbhajan Singh 23-6-65-5
SR Waugh 26* (76b 3x4) JN Gillespie 1* (26b)
86.1 Prasad to SR Waugh, one run, pushes it towards cover for the single
86.2 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, on target, keeps his bat with the pad
and defends it safely
86.3 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, defends it towards
pooint off the front foot
86.4 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, forces Gillespie to his back foot,
defends it towards mid wicket
86.5 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, comes forward and gets tyhe ball on
his pads, loud apeal, but turned down, as it was going down pretty
easily
86.6 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, yorks him, gets on the pads, again
going down the leg side and so the appeal goes unanswered
End of over 87 (1 run) Australia 284/8
BKV Prasad 20-5-63-0 (1nb)
SR Waugh 27* (77b 3x4) JN Gillespie 1* (31b)
87.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, flighted ball on off stump,
defends well forward safely
87.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, that ball hurried and inside
edges onto the pads, loud appeal, optimistic one
87.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, turning down the leg side,
taps it off the back foot to long leg for the easy jogged run
87.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes well forward and
defends it down with a dead bat
87.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, flicks it to mid wicket off
the pads
87.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, rapped on the pads, loud
appeal, wasting his energy as the ball was clearly drifting down
the leg side
End of over 88 (1 run) Australia 285/8
Harbhajan Singh 24-6-66-5
SR Waugh 28* (80b 3x4) JN Gillespie 1* (34b)
88.1 Prasad to SR Waugh, one run, pitched up, comes out of the crease
and taps it all along the ground to long on for the single off the
first ball
88.2 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, outside the off stump, taps it towards
Tendulkar at point
a bat-pad man comes on the off side now
88.3 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, stretches forward and defends it down
to the ground and the ball bumps up high as Baani jumps up and
fields it
88.4 Prasad to Gillespie, FOUR, drifting on his pads, bad line, flicks
it very easily past the diving Mongia to the ropes
88.5 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, fastish full toss, surprised him as
the bal swung in the air, defends it to the on side somehow
88.6 Prasad to Gillespie, one run, taps it behind square leg off the
front foot to keep strike for the last over of the day
End of over 89 (6 runs) Australia 291/8
BKV Prasad 21-5-69-0 (1nb)
JN Gillespie 6* (39b 1x4) SR Waugh 29* (81b 3x4)
The last over to commence now - Raju will bowl it
89.1 Raju to Gillespie, no run, comes forward and defends it to silly
point
89.2 Raju to Gillespie, no run, turns away , catches the edge, Mongia
misses the chance, falls short of Dravid at first slip
89.3 Raju to Gillespie, no run, rapped on the pads
89.4 Raju to Gillespie, no run, comes forward and defends it to the
silly point fielder safely
89.5 Raju to Gillespie, no run, outside the leg stump, pads it, lobs to
the silly point fielder
89.6 Raju to Gillespie, no run, full toss, pushes back to the bowler
End of over 90 (maiden) Australia 291/8
SLV Raju 15-2-49-0
SR Waugh 29* (81b 3x4) JN Gillespie 6* (45b 1x4)
Thats all for the day from Kolkata
The day brought us a very good innings from Hayden and also useful
knocks from Slater and Langer
The main highlight of the day was Harbhajan'a hat trick
He got Ponting, Gilchrist and Warne...the first 2 went leg before
wicket
Warne was caught brilliantly by Ramesh at forward short leg to give
the hat trick
When all these happened, Steve Waugh was the non striker and as
usual held fort with the tailenders
Earlier in the day Australia decided to bat on winning the toss and
had a great start
The openers put on 103 before Slater went back caught behind
The first 2 sessions obviously belonged to the visitors
The 2 sessions got them 193 runs for the loss of just the one
wicket of Slater
But certainly the last session belonged to India when they picked
up 7 wickets giving away 98 runs
Thats when Harbhajan struck 5 times including the first Test hat
trick by an Indian
Gillespie has given good company to his skipper with 6* off 45
balls
Steve Waugh himself was not out on 29 off 81 balls
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GMT) tomorrow
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This is Test 2 - Day 2 from Kolkata between Australia and India
Get to your seats intact for another day of excellent cricket
Indians would be hoping to get the two Aussie wickets as early as
possible
They would want to bat on this wicket very soon
Hope they would have learnt from their mistakes in the last Test
The huge Kolkata crowd would be expecting their 'Tiger' to fire all
cylinders
As usual, anywhere in India, the crowd goes beserk if Tendulkar
gets his runs
Sachin Tendulkar has not got a century in Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The pitch still stays intact - looks good for batting
The day is sunny here in Kolkata
Indians should be very confident this morning after taking 7
Australian wickets in the last session yesterday
The crowd is still huge as yesterday though today is a working day
Hayden did an excellent job for Australia yesterday
before Harbhajan struck and put India in the driver seat
Steve Waugh will be India's biggest hurdle today
He is a rock - he is not going to give his wicket away easily
Willey and Bansal coming out to the centre
Gillespie and his skipper are also out on the field
as the Indian fielders take positions
Steve Waugh will be facing the first ball today
and it will be bowled by Venkatesh Prasad
2 slips and a gully to start with
90.1 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, keeps it on off stump, Steve Waugh
comes forward and defends it back to the bowler
90.2 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, slightly short of length, goes back and
defends it towards point
90.3 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, good length ball, comes forward with
his front foot well in front and defends it towards cover
90.4 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends it
cautiously with his body behind
90.5 Prasad to SR Waugh, one run, drifting down the leg side slightly,
flicks it very well off his pads to long leg where the hat-trick
man Harbahajan fields
90.6 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, slightly short of length, low bounce,
comes a bit forward and defends it with a straight bat towards mid
on
End of over 91 (1 run) Australia 292/8
BKV Prasad 22-5-70-0 (1nb)
SR Waugh 30* (86b 3x4) JN Gillespie 6* (46b 1x4)
Harbhajan to bowl from the other end
The crowd roars as he comes in to bowl
91.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, on target, turns in slightly,
taps it towards mid wicket
91.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, flighted ball on off stump,
stretches forward and defensively pushes to cover
91.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, well timed push to cover,
Ganguly fields preventing any run
91.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, goes for the harsh sweep from
outside the off stump and misses, rapped on the pads and lobs to
slip, huge appeal for lbw, turned down
91.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, fastish ball, comes forward a
bit and defends it towards Ramesh at backward point
91.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, pushes it to Raju at mid off
and takes a single easily to keep strike, there was not a run
there, Raju should have approacjhed the ball with more speed
End of over 92 (1 run) Australia 293/8
Harbhajan Singh 25-6-67-5
SR Waugh 31* (92b 3x4) JN Gillespie 6* (46b 1x4)
Raju to bowl now
92.1 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, on target straight away, pushes back to
the bowler
92.2 Raju to SR Waugh, one run, goes back and taps it towards mid wicket
for the single
92.3 Raju to Gillespie, no run, stretches forward and defends that
flighted ball cautiously
92.4 Raju to Gillespie, no run, on target, goes back and defends it
safely again
92.5 Raju to Gillespie, no run, comes forward with bat and pad close to
each other and defends it to silly point
92.6 Raju to Gillespie, no run, flighted ball, reaches for the ball and
defends with bat very close to the pad
End of over 93 (1 run) Australia 294/8
SLV Raju 16-2-50-0
SR Waugh 32* (94b 3x4) JN Gillespie 6* (50b 1x4)
93.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, flat ball, pushes Steve Waugh
back, defends it to forward short leg
93.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, goes to his back foot and
defends it with a straight bat again
93.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, flighted ball on off stump,
leans back and punches it to cover
93.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, comes forweard this time and
negotiates the turn as he defends well forward
93.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, flighted an pitched up, leans
forward and drives it to long off
93.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, one run, pushes it to mid on and
takes a quick single to get back to strike again
End of over 94 (2 runs) Australia 296/8
Harbhajan Singh 26-6-69-5
JN Gillespie 7* (51b 1x4) SR Waugh 33* (99b 3x4)
94.1 Raju to Gillespie, no run, comes forward and defends it down
94.2 Raju to Gillespie, no run, comes well forward to defend it to the
off side cautiously
94.3 Raju to Gillespie, no run, flighted ball, raps on the pads, well
outside the leg stump
94.4 Raju to Gillespie, FOUR, flighted ball, flicks it with a bit of
wrist wide of mid on to get the first boundary of the day
94.5 Raju to Gillespie, no run, comes forward and defends cautiously
94.6 Raju to Gillespie, no run
End of over 95 (4 runs) Australia 300/8
SLV Raju 17-2-54-0
SR Waugh 33* (99b 3x4) JN Gillespie 11* (57b 2x4)
Ganguly decides to take the new ball now
95.1 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, starts with a short ball, Steve Waugh
ducks to it
95.2 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, another short bouncer, outside the off
stump, left alone
95.3 Prasad to SR Waugh, one run
95.4 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, short ball , whistling past his hips
95.5 Prasad to Gillespie, no run
95.6 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, beautiful outswinger, Gillespie fishes
at that one and edges it to Mongia, but Bansal thinks otherwise
and dismisses the loud Indian appeal
End of over 96 (1 run) Australia 301/8
BKV Prasad 23-5-71-0 (1nb)
SR Waugh 34* (102b 3x4) JN Gillespie 11* (60b 2x4)
96.1 Khan to SR Waugh, FOUR, Zaheer Khan pitches it up to start, drives
it all along the ground to long off
96.2 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, nippy ball, kicks off the turf, fishes at
that one, lucky not to edge it
96.3 Khan to SR Waugh, one run, taps it to the on side where forward
short leg would have been and gets the run
96.4 Khan to Gillespie, no run, yorker to Gillespie, digs it out to Das
at forward short leg, he juggles to collect it
96.5 Khan to Gillespie, one run, turns it off his hips towards fine leg
and runs fast thinking of a second, Prasad prevents it
96.6 Khan to SR Waugh, one run, moves across and taps it towards
backward square leg and takes a risky single, a direct hit there
would have been interesting
End of over 97 (7 runs) Australia 308/8
Z Khan 19.4-4-62-2
SR Waugh 40* (106b 4x4) JN Gillespie 12* (62b 2x4)
97.1 Prasad to SR Waugh, one run, on off stump, good length, leans
forward and defensively pushes towards mid on for the single
97.2 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, puts his front foot a bit forward and
across and defends it towards point with a loud NO towards Steve
Waugh
97.3 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, stays low as Gillespie goes back to
defend at that one, thick edge and goes on the bounce to 3rd slip
97.4 Prasad to Gillespie, bye: FOUR, wayward down the leg side, beats
everyone to the fine leg ropes for four byes
97.5 Prasad to Gillespie, legbye: one run, taps it off the pads to long
leg, does not get the bat, only gets a pad to it
97.6 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, short ball, leans back and plays the
horizontal cut, does not time it well, the ball bounces twice
before the point fielder
End of over 98 (6 runs) Australia 314/8
BKV Prasad 24-5-72-0 (1nb)
JN Gillespie 12* (66b 2x4) SR Waugh 41* (108b 4x4)
98.1 Khan to Gillespie, one run, on target, leans well forward and
defends it just past the forward short leg fielder to take the
quick single
98.2 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, rapped on the pads, high and probably on
leg stump too as the ball pitched outside the leg stump as Steve
Waugh tries to flick it harsh
98.3 Khan to SR Waugh, two runs, turns it off his pads in front of
square leg and runs very well to get two runs there
98.4 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, moves across and tries to defend it to
the on side, gets the ball on his thigh pads , Steve Wagh cramped
for space there
98.5 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, short of length, steep rise too, goes
back and defends it down towards the bowler
98.6 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, inside edge on to the pads and lobs to
the on side as Steve Waugh goes back and defends at that one
End of over 99 (3 runs) Australia 317/8
Z Khan 20.4-4-65-2
JN Gillespie 13* (67b 2x4) SR Waugh 43* (113b 4x4)
99.1 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, just outside the off stump, shoulders
arms as the ball curls in after crossing the wicket
99.2 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, left alone again to the keeper
outside the off stump
99.3 Prasad to Gillespie, one run, goes back , turns out, taps it
towwards backward square leg for the single
99.4 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, defends back towards the bowler in the
on side
99.5 Prasad to SR Waugh, FOUR, leans forward and a gentle push takes the
ball to the cover fence bringing up the 50 partnership
This partnership torturing the Indians
Gillespie has really done well along with Steve Waugh who always
comes out blazing when the chips are down
99.6 Prasad to SR Waugh, one run, pushes it towards Raju at mid off and
takes the easy run as Raju is usually slow to get back the ball
End of over 100 (6 runs) Australia 323/8
BKV Prasad 25-5-78-0 (1nb)
SR Waugh 48* (116b 5x4) JN Gillespie 14* (70b 2x4)
100.1 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, on target, taps it to the on side, Zaheer
runs and picks it and throws it back at the wickets as TSeve Waugh
just comes in
100.2 Khan to SR Waugh, one run, on target, goes back and defends it
towards mid wicket for his 49th rn
100.3 Khan to Gillespie, no run, on leg stump, taps it to square leg and
is not bale to take the run
100.4 Khan to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, slightly short of length,
defensively pushes it towards mid on
100.5 Khan to Gillespie, no run, across the right hander, drops his
gloves and lets it to the keeper safely
100.6 Khan to Gillespie, no run, short bal coming round the wickets,
Gillespie fishes at that one and the outside edge is missed by a
very narrow margin, Zaheer appeals in vain
End of over 101 (1 run) Australia 324/8
Z Khan 21.4-4-66-2
SR Waugh 49* (118b 5x4) JN Gillespie 14* (74b 2x4)
Ganguly brings himself on now
101.1 Ganguly to SR Waugh, FOUR, on hia pads, fullish ball, flicks it to
backward square leg to get his 43rd 50 in Test cricket
101.2 Ganguly to SR Waugh, no run, outside the off stump, goes back and
lets it go to the keeper untouched
101.3 Ganguly to SR Waugh, legbye: one run, moves across and takes the
ball on his hips and the ball rolls to backward square leg for the
leg bye
101.4 Ganguly to Gillespie, no run, pitched up, on the corridor of
uncertainity, shoulders arms patiently
2 slips, a gully, a point, cover and mid off
101.5 Ganguly to Gillespie, FOUR, pitched up, bends down and drives it
all along the ground to long off past the bowler
101.6 Ganguly to Gillespie, no run, wayward down the leg side
End of over 102 (9 runs) Australia 333/8
SC Ganguly 11.2-2-39-1 (5nb)
SR Waugh 53* (121b 6x4) JN Gillespie 18* (77b 3x4)
102.1 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, short of length, across Steve Waugh, left
alone to Mongia as the ball flies to him
102.2 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, another fast delivery across the right
hander, left alone as it was pitched well up too
102.3 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, leaves it to the keeper again, the ball
goes close to the off stump this time
102.4 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, awayswinger again, thrusts his pad in
front and lets the ball fly to the keeper
102.5 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, on off stump, gets bat to bal this time,
defends it back to the bowler off the front foot
102.6 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, extra bounce, Steve Waugh tries to play
at it outside the off stump and is beaten
End of over 103 (maiden) Australia 333/8
Z Khan 22.4-5-66-2
JN Gillespie 18* (77b 3x4) SR Waugh 53* (127b 6x4)
103.1 Ganguly to Gillespie, no run
103.2 Ganguly to Gillespie, no run, outside the off stump, plays away
from the body, thick edge and rolls to the slips
103.3 Ganguly to Gillespie, no run, comes forwward and defends it
cautiously to the off side
103.4 Ganguly to Gillespie, no run, nice sharp bounc eon that ball from
god length spot, Gillespie goes back and defends it down very well
103.5 Ganguly to Gillespie, no run, short ball, down the leg side,
Gillespie moves away
103.6 Ganguly to Gillespie, no run, just outside the off stump, stretches
forward and defends it towards cover
End of over 104 (maiden) Australia 333/8
SC Ganguly 12.2-3-39-1 (5nb)
SR Waugh 53* (127b 6x4) JN Gillespie 18* (83b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
104.1 Khan to SR Waugh, FOUR, outside off stump, cracks it hard with a
flat bat backward of deep point fielder
104.2 Khan to SR Waugh, three runs, leans forward and pushes it off the
pads to deep mid wicket and runs well for three
Steve Waugh changing his bat now
104.3 Khan to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends it
down very cautiously
104.4 Khan to Gillespie, no run, on target, steep rise, stays where he is
and defends it down awkwardly to the off side
Now Gillespie changing his bat
Martyn had to run in to the field twice this over carrying bats
104.5 Khan to Gillespie, no run, on target, short ball, stays back and
defends it solidly
104.6 Khan to Gillespie, no run, pitched up on target, pushes it towards
cover very confidently off the front fot
End of over 105 (7 runs) Australia 340/8
Z Khan 23.4-5-73-2
SR Waugh 60* (129b 7x4) JN Gillespie 18* (87b 3x4)
Ganguly gets back to his spin business
Harbhajan is back with the ball
105.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, super ball, forcing Steve to
his back foot, he also does well to defend it safely
105.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, steps out and drives, deceived
by the flight, gets the ball back to the bowler along the ground
105.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, drives it to long off this
time off the back foot
105.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, FOUR, leans forward and gets the ball
in the gap between cover and mid off and the ball races to the
ropes
105.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, outside off stump, flighted
ball, leans forward and defends it towards slips
105.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, FOUR, drives it hard at that flighted
ball again through covers
End of over 106 (9 runs) Australia 349/8
Harbhajan Singh 27-6-78-5
SR Waugh 61* (132b 7x4) JN Gillespie 26* (90b 5x4)
106.1 Ganguly to SR Waugh, one run, pushes it to long on for the single
106.2 Ganguly to Gillespie, no run, on target, Gillespie comes forward
and defends it back to Ganguly
106.3 Ganguly to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, extra bounce, stays
back and defends it towards cover cautiously
106.4 Ganguly to Gillespie, FOUR, pitched up, super square drive from the
no.10 batter
106.5 Ganguly to Gillespie, no run, just outside the off stump, leans
well forward and defends it with bat close to pad
106.6 Ganguly to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, keeps a bit low,
Gillespie bends down and defends it to the on side
End of over 107 (5 runs) Australia 354/8
SC Ganguly 13.2-3-44-1 (5nb)
SR Waugh 62* (133b 7x4) JN Gillespie 30* (95b 6x4)
107.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, flighted ball on off stump,
stretches forward and defends it to the bowler
107.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, defensive push back to the
bowler off the front foot
107.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, flighted and pitched up, comes
forward and defends it back to the bowler again
107.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, stretches forward and taps it
towards cover point for an easy single
107.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, fullish ball, pushes it to
mid off, wanted the single, thne decides against it
107.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes forward and defends it
behind the wicket
End of over 108 (1 run) Australia 355/8
Harbhajan Singh 28-6-79-5
SR Waugh 63* (137b 7x4) JN Gillespie 30* (97b 6x4)
Prasad back with the ball
108.1 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, gets the ball on the pads as he tries
to flick it , clearly down the leg side
108.2 Prasad to SR Waugh, one run, gets the bat this time, and flicks it
to fine leg off his toes
108.3 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, outside off stump, short of length,
left alone to the keeper
108.4 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, pushes it to cover off the front foot,
hurried his shot as the ball hurried off the pitch
108.5 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, slightly short of
length, comes forward and defends it cautiously
Gillespie continues to frustrate the Indians
108.6 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, outside the off stump, quicker ball,
left alone
End of over 109 (1 run) Australia 356/8
BKV Prasad 26-5-79-0 (1nb)
SR Waugh 64* (139b 7x4) JN Gillespie 30* (101b 6x4)
109.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, drives it to long on off the
front foot
109.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, pushes forward to mid off
109.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, FOUR, leans forward and drives it
exquisitely through mid off to the ropes
109.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes forward and defends it
onto the pads and lobs to the on side harmlessly
109.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, off the pads and rolls to the
off side
109.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes forward and defends it
with his pads well in front
End of over 110 (5 runs) Australia 361/8
Harbhajan Singh 29-6-84-5
SR Waugh 65* (140b 7x4) JN Gillespie 34* (106b 7x4)
110.1 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, rappped on the pads as he comes forward
for the push, loud appeal, in vain, infact the shout was
optimistic rather tahn anything else
110.2 Prasad to SR Waugh, one run, pushes it just wide of Ganguly at mid
on and gets the single
110.3 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, stays back and defends it to cover
110.4 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, outside the off stump, goes back and
decides to let it to the keeper
110.5 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, taps it towards tmid
wicket and wants the run, the senior partner rightly says no
110.6 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, on target, keeps a bit low, goes back
and defends it well
End of over 111 (1 run) Australia 362/8
BKV Prasad 27-5-80-0 (1nb)
SR Waugh 66* (142b 7x4) JN Gillespie 34* (110b 7x4)
111.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, comes forward and defend sit
to the on side cautiously
111.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, on off stump, leans forward
and defends cautiously
111.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, cautious defence to the off
side and a loud NO to Gillespie
111.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, drives it down to long on for
the single
111.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, one run, drives forward, inside edge
and the ball rolls to fine leg
That equals the best 9th wicket partnership for Australia against
India
111.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, two runs, turns it off the pads to
long leg for a couple
End of over 112 (4 runs) Australia 366/8
Harbhajan Singh 30-6-88-5
JN Gillespie 35* (111b 7x4) SR Waugh 69* (147b 7x4)
Now this is the best partnership for the 9th wicket for Australia
against India beating the previous 95 held by Healy and Robertson
112.1 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends it
cautiously
112.2 Prasad to Gillespie, one run, low full toss, drives it to mid off
for the single
112.3 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, on target, comes forward and defends it
to mid on
112.4 Prasad to SR Waugh, FOUR, outside the off stump, quite deliberately
taps it between gully and slips to the 3rd man
112.5 Prasad to SR Waugh, one run, pushes just wide of Harbhajan at cover
and gets the single
112.6 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, short ball, safely negotiated by
Gillespie
End of over 113 (6 runs) Australia 372/8
BKV Prasad 28-5-86-0 (1nb)
SR Waugh 74* (150b 8x4) JN Gillespie 36* (114b 7x4)
Steve Waugh and Jason Gillespie have now put on 103 runs for the
9th wicket
Raju replaces Harbhajan Singh
113.1 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, defends forward
113.2 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, defends forward again
113.3 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, on target, flat ball, defends well
forward
113.4 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, goes back and defends very well
113.5 Raju to SR Waugh, one run, sweeps it down to long leg for just the
single
113.6 Raju to Gillespie, no run, flighted ball, leans forward and defends
it down to the off side
End of over 114 (1 run) Australia 373/8
SLV Raju 18-2-55-0
SR Waugh 75* (155b 8x4) JN Gillespie 36* (115b 7x4)
114.1 Prasad to SR Waugh, FOUR, drives it to long on with ease, pathetic
bowling
114.2 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, pushes it a bit airly towards mid on
114.3 Prasad to SR Waugh, one run, goes back and taps it to deep point
for that jogged single
114.4 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, leans forward and defends it towards
point cautiously
114.5 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends
solidly
114.6 Prasad to Gillespie, no run, slower ball, stretches his pad out and
gets the ball on the pads, well otuside the off stump, so no
question of appealling
End of over 115 (5 runs) Australia 378/8
BKV Prasad 29-5-91-0 (1nb)
SR Waugh 80* (158b 9x4) JN Gillespie 36* (118b 7x4)
115.1 Raju to SR Waugh, one run, pushes it towards the bowler, Raju
misfields giving the run
115.2 Raju to Gillespie, no run, comes forward and defends it cautiously
115.3 Raju to Gillespie, no run, flighted ball on target, confidently
defends it away to the on side
115.4 Raju to Gillespie, no run, flights it again, comes forward and
pushes it to mid off
115.5 Raju to Gillespie, no run, flighted one again, comes forward and
defends it with bat and pad close to each other
115.6 Raju to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, comes forward with his
front foot well in front and defends it very easily
End of over 116 (1 run) Australia 379/8
SLV Raju 19-2-56-0
SR Waugh 81* (159b 9x4) JN Gillespie 36* (123b 7x4)
Tendulkar comes to bowl now - the crowd roars
He just had the one over before Tea yesterday
116.1 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, one run, goes back and taps it to backward
point for the single
116.2 Tendulkar to Gillespie, no run, outside the off stump, turns away,
left alone easily
116.3 Tendulkar to Gillespie, no run, plays for the away turning ball and
is beaten comprehensively
116.4 Tendulkar to Gillespie, (noball) no run, oversteps, Gillespie goes
for the cut and misses, Mongia shouts as always
116.4 Tendulkar to Gillespie, two runs, pitched up, drives it with force
to the sweeper on the cover fence
116.5 Tendulkar to Gillespie, no run, flighted ball, hits it to mid off
with some power, could not get it past Prasad there
116.6 Tendulkar to Gillespie, no run, rapped on the pads, well outside
the leg stump, loud shout from Tendulkar, Willey turns it down and
takes the bail off for Lunch
End of over 117 (4 runs) Australia 383/8
SR Tendulkar 2-0-7-0 (1nb)
SR Waugh 82* (160b 9x4) JN Gillespie 38* (129b 7x4)
India loses control of the match
They have allowed Australia to get back to the driver seat
Indians yet again fail to grab the initiative
Aussies have fought back very well after being 269/8
This session got Australia ** runs without the loss of any wicket
Steve Waugh gets the runs again when the team needed it most
Ganguly has been very unimpressive in his captaincy this morning
His bowlers have also not bowled very well
Except for the edge from Gillespie's bat that went to Mongia, the
Indian bowlers never semmed to take a wicket
Unfortunateyly the umpire decided that gillespie did not edge it
oops...This session got Australia 92 runs without the loss of any
wicket
The Indians are really frustrated here
They would have wanted to have bat before Lunch
They have not even dismissed one of the overnight batsman
Get back to us in about 30 mins for the post Lunch Session (1210hrs
IST)
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
The Post Lunch Session about to start on Day 2 here in Kolkata
The crowd expecting to see their heroes bat
Steve Waugh and Gillespie delaying that
They have put on 114* so far - the highest partnership of the
innings
They have build a huge degree of frustration on the Indians
Still the Indian crowd waving and cheering expecting 2 quick
wickets after Lunch
Harbhajan to start after Lunch
117.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, flicks it to forward short leg
117.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, on off stump, defends it
towards 3rd man, wants the run, decides against it as Ramesh
reaches the ball fast
117.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, flighted ball on off stump,
comes forward and defends it down
117.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, turn and bounce for Harbhajan,
tries to tap it, gets the bat and lobs to the on side, falls short
of forward short leg
117.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, on off stump, defends safely
down
117.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, defends it towards gully off
the front fot, nice over from Harbhajan to start the post lunch
session
End of over 118 (maiden) Australia 383/8
Harbhajan Singh 31-7-88-5
JN Gillespie 38* (129b 7x4) SR Waugh 82* (166b 9x4)
Zaheer Khan to bowl from the other end
Tendulkar would have troubled Gillespie
118.1 Khan to Gillespie, no run, across the right hander, goes back and
aceoss and lets the ball to the keeper
118.2 Khan to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, fullish ball, goes back
and defends solidly as ever
118.3 Khan to Gillespie, no run, safely negotiates that ball on off stump
by a defence to point where Tendulkar fields
118.4 Khan to Gillespie, one run, turns it to mid wicket and runs well
too for the single
118.5 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, inside edge on to the pads, loud appeal
unsupported by the bowler
118.6 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, on off stump, moving away off the turf,
tries to defend at that one and beats the outside edge marginally,
super ball from the left hander
End of over 119 (1 run) Australia 384/8
Z Khan 24.4-5-74-2
JN Gillespie 39* (133b 7x4) SR Waugh 82* (168b 9x4)
The Indians yet again falter to wrap up the tail
This has always been a problem with the Indian bowlers
119.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, thrusts his pad in front and
lobs it off the pads to forward short leg, huge roar as the umpire
was waving his hand in avoiding a fly near his face
119.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, one run
119.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run
119.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, two runs, wayward down the leg side,
Steve Waugh is never letting them go, sweeps it hard in front of
square leg
119.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, sweeps it hard kneeling down
to long leg
119.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes forward and defends it
down safel
End of over 120 (4 runs) Australia 388/8
Harbhajan Singh 32-7-92-5
SR Waugh 85* (171b 9x4) JN Gillespie 40* (136b 7x4)
120.1 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, right on target, almost yorked him, Steve
digs it out well to mid on with ease
120.2 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, forces it off the front foot to Dravid at
point
120.3 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, flicks it off his pads to square leg
where Raju fields
120.4 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, pushes forward to mid on with a straight
bat
120.5 Khan to SR Waugh, two runs, on his pads, turns it to backward
square leg with ease for the couple
120.6 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, forces that short ball off the back foot
to Tendulkar at point
End of over 121 (2 runs) Australia 390/8
Z Khan 25.4-5-76-2
JN Gillespie 40* (136b 7x4) SR Waugh 87* (177b 9x4)
121.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, flighted ball on off stump,
stretches forward and defends it
121.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, FOUR, flicks it off the pads and
finds the gap very well between mid on and mid wicket to reach his
highest score in Tests. Sachin chases in vain
121.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, flighted ball on off stump,
defends it cautiously
121.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes well forward and
defends it towards gully all along the ground
121.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, goes back and defends it
cautiously
121.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes forward and defends
that ball down very well as the ball had some extra bounce
End of over 122 (4 runs) Australia 394/8
Harbhajan Singh 33-7-96-5
SR Waugh 87* (177b 9x4) JN Gillespie 44* (142b 8x4)
122.1 Khan to SR Waugh, FOUR, outside off stump, leans back and cuts it
to backward point, super timing and placement
122.2 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, pushes back to the bowler, no tming in
that attempted straight drive
122.3 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, slower one on target, Steve Waugh reads
it well and defends it back to the bowler lazily
122.4 Khan to SR Waugh, one run, cuts it from outside the off stump
again, this time finds Tendulkar at square 3rd man position
122.5 Khan to Gillespie, two runs, on his pads, taps it behind square leg
and runs too well for two, the throw from Das also being wayward
helping the two
122.6 Khan to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, comes forward and defends
well
End of over 123 (7 runs) Australia 401/8
Z Khan 26.4-5-83-2
SR Waugh 92* (181b 10x4) JN Gillespie 46* (144b 8x4)
The Indian bowling looking pathetic here in Kolkata except for the
last session yesterday
123.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, goes back and turns it to
fine leg for the single
123.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes forward and rapped on
the pads
123.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, flighted, comes
forward and defends it down cautiously
123.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, OUT: comes forward and gets an inside
edge as he tries to defend at that one, the ball lobs up gently to
Ramesh at forward short leg for the easiest of catches
Australia 402/9, Partnership of 133
JN Gillespie c Ramesh b Harbhajan Singh 46 (147b 8x4 0x6)
SR Waugh 93* (182b 10x4) Harbhajan Singh 33.4-7-97-6
Harbhajan picks up his 6th wicket as a brilliant innings comes to
an end
He has really pulled out Australia from troubles along with Steve
Waugh, of course
The crowd has come alive at this wicket which has taken almost 45
overs
123.5 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, legbye: one run, tries to sweep hard
and gets only the pads as they cross over fr a leg bye
123.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, pushes to the on side, McGrath
hurried for the run, skipper not interested, Harbhajan gets to the
ball fast and tries to throw it back at the wickets, MCGrath gets
back safely
End of over 124 (2 runs) Australia 403/9
Harbhajan Singh 34-7-97-6
GD McGrath 0* (1b) SR Waugh 93* (183b 10x4)
124.1 Khan to McGrath, no run, across the right hander, left alone
124.2 Khan to McGrath, no run, across again, outside the off stump, left
alone off the front foot
124.3 Khan to McGrath, no run
124.4 Khan to McGrath, no run, attempts the yorker, defends it awkwardly
124.5 Khan to McGrath, no run, down the leg side, flicks it to fine leg,
Steve Waugh refuses the single
124.6 Khan to McGrath, no run, short ball, down the leg side, pretty
useless over from Zaheer wasting his deliveries against the number
11 batter
End of over 125 (maiden) Australia 403/9
Z Khan 27.4-6-83-2
SR Waugh 93* (183b 10x4) GD McGrath 0* (7b)
125.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, SIX, sweeps it loftedly over mid
wicket and gets just one run short of 100, super shot from the
great rock man
125.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, goes back and defends it
towards gully for his 100th run and erases his 43rd 50 to reach
his 25th 100
Great innings from Steve Waugh
125.3 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run
125.4 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, two runs, decides to go aerial, sweps
it in the air in front of square leg for the couple
125.5 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, flighted ball on target,
defends it down safely
125.6 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, one run, flicks it to fine leg to keep
strike, decides to give some resst to his skipper who has just
reached his tom
End of over 126 (10 runs) Australia 413/9
Harbhajan Singh 35-7-107-6
GD McGrath 3* (11b) SR Waugh 100* (185b 10x4 1x6)
126.1 Khan to McGrath, one run, directed on his hips , turns it down
towards fine leg awkwardly
126.2 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends
solidly
126.3 Khan to SR Waugh, three runs, on his pads, flicks it very well with
style to deep mid wicket and runs three very well, Das dives and
saves a run for his team
126.4 Khan to McGrath, two runs, taps it off his pads to backward square
leg and gets two before Raju could run round from fine leg and
field it
126.5 Khan to McGrath, no run, on target, elegantly defends it with ease
126.6 Khan to McGrath, no run, short ball, quite well directed, McGrath
ducks down easily
End of over 127 (6 runs) Australia 419/9
Z Khan 28.4-6-89-2
SR Waugh 103* (187b 10x4 1x6) GD McGrath 6* (15b)
127.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, goes back and defends it to
the off side
127.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run
127.3 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, bye: FOUR, nice ball, extra bounce,
beats everyone and runs to the ropes
127.4 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, FOUR, steps out like a top order
batsman and drives it in the air towards long off
127.5 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, three runs, leans forward and taps it
towards 3rd man and runs three very well
127.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run
End of over 128 (12 runs) Australia 431/9
Harbhajan Singh 36-7-115-6
GD McGrath 13* (18b 1x4) SR Waugh 104* (190b 10x4 1x6)
128.1 Prasad to McGrath, no run
128.2 Prasad to McGrath, no run
128.3 Prasad to McGrath, no run, on target, puts his front foot forward
and defends it back to Prasad with a very straight bat
128.4 Prasad to McGrath, no run, slower one, defends safely
128.5 Prasad to McGrath, no run, outside the off stump, fullish ball,
left alone
128.6 Prasad to McGrath, FOUR, directed on his pads, glances it very fine
off his pads to the ropes
End of over 129 (4 runs) Australia 435/9
BKV Prasad 30-5-95-0 (1nb)
SR Waugh 104* (190b 10x4 1x6) GD McGrath 17* (24b 2x4)
129.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, turns in, comes forward and
defends it , nit very convincingly
129.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, pushes it towards cover for
the single
129.3 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, three runs, goes forward and pushes it
through cover point for three more runs
129.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, FOUR, lots of field changes for that
ball, but Steve easily leans back and cuts it to 3rd man for the
boundary
129.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, comes forward and defends it
to the off side cautiously
129.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, pushes back to the bowler
End of over 130 (8 runs) Australia 443/9
Harbhajan Singh 37-7-123-6
GD McGrath 20* (25b 2x4) SR Waugh 109* (195b 11x4 1x6)
McGrath continuing to do what Gillespie was doing
Raju gets to bowl now
130.1 Raju to McGrath, no run, flighted low full toss, drives it to mid
on
130.2 Raju to McGrath, one run, flighted down the leg side, sweeps it to
long leg
130.3 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, stretches well forward and defends it
cautiously
130.4 Raju to SR Waugh, no run
130.5 Raju to SR Waugh, one run
130.6 Raju to McGrath, no run
End of over 131 (2 runs) Australia 445/9
SLV Raju 20-2-58-0
SR Waugh 110* (198b 11x4 1x6) GD McGrath 21* (28b 2x4)
131.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run
131.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, stretches forward and defends
it well
131.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, goes back and defends it down
back to the bowler
131.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, turns in, stays there and
defends it towards mid on
131.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, OUT: on target, goes for the sweep and
misses as the ball raps him on the pads, loyd appeal and Bansal
obliges, but does not look very plumb, might have been outside the
line of off stump even as he tries the sweep
Australia 445/10, Partnership of 43
SR Waugh lbw b Harbhajan Singh 110 (203b 11x4 1x6)
GD McGrath 21* (28b 2x4) Harbhajan Singh 37.5-7-123-7
Harbhajan gets his 7th wicket for the innings
Atlast India have managed to bundle out Australia for 445
Indians have helped Gillespie and McGrath reach their highest score
in Test cricket
Match State: Innings Break
Steve Waugh as always showing his guts to pull Australia out of
trouble
All of them out in the field for the Indian batting to start
McGrath to start the bowling as usual
Das to face him first
4 slips and 2 gullies to start
0.1 McGrath to Das, no run, starts with a short ball, Das ducks below
that one easily too
0.2 McGrath to Das, no run, on off stump, defends it to Steve Waugh at
gully with an angled bat
0.3 McGrath to Das, no run, leans forward and defends that good length
ball safely
0.4 McGrath to Das, no run, outside off stump, comes forward and
shoulders arms as the ball curls in and thunders in Gilchrist's
gloves
0.5 McGrath to Das, no run, defensive push to cover off the back foot
0.6 McGrath to Das, no run, goes back and taps it defensively towards
mid on
End of over 1 (maiden) India 0/0 (trail by 445 runs)
GD McGrath 1-1-0-0
S Ramesh 0* (0b) SS Das 0* (6b)
Ramesh to face Gillespie
4 slips and 2 gully, a forward short leg
1.1 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, directed on his hips, keeps it down
awkwardly
1.2 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, outside off stump, leans to it and
drives it to cover with no foot work
1.3 Gillespie to Ramesh, OUT: no foot work as he fishes at that ball
angled across him and manages to edge it to Ponting at 2nd slip,
comfortable catch for him as Ramesh fails again
India 0/1, Partnership of 0
S Ramesh c Ponting b Gillespie 0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
SS Das 0* (6b) JN Gillespie 0.3-0-0-1
Dravid comes out to bat now
1.4 Gillespie to Dravid, FOUR, pitched up, drives it all along the
ground to long off, positive start for Dravid - pretty new for
Indian fans
1.5 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, on target, stays back and defends it
safely
1.6 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, short ball, curling in, Dravid bends
away and lest the ball fly to Gilchrist
End of over 2 (4 runs) India 4/1 (trail by 441 runs)
JN Gillespie 1-0-4-1
SS Das 0* (6b) R Dravid 4* (3b 1x4)
2.1 McGrath to Das, no run, outside off stump, short of length, left
alone to the keeper
2.2 McGrath to Das, FOUR, pushes it to the vacant mid on region, did
not time it very well, nut the fast outfield takes it to the ropes
2.3 McGrath to Das, no run, on off stump, goes back and across and
defends it towards mid on
2.4 McGrath to Das, no run, on off stump, comes forward and defends it
to short cover
2.5 McGrath to Das, one run, on his pads, taps ity down very well to
backward square leg
2.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, taps it towards
gully, plays it to away from his body
End of over 3 (5 runs) India 9/1 (trail by 436 runs)
GD McGrath 2-1-5-0
SS Das 5* (11b 1x4) R Dravid 4* (4b 1x4)
3.1 Gillespie to Das, no run, tries for the on drive and gets in inside
edge on to the pads and lobs up towards mid wicket harmlessly
3.2 Gillespie to Das, one run, goes back and taps it cautiously towards
mid wicket for the single
3.3 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
safely
3.4 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, fastish short of length ball on off
stump, goes back and defends with with a straight bat
3.5 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, short of length, extar bounce, onto
the bat, taps it down safely
3.6 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, on off stump, fullish ball, defends
safely
End of over 4 (1 run) India 10/1 (trail by 435 runs)
JN Gillespie 2-0-5-1
SS Das 6* (13b 1x4) R Dravid 4* (8b 1x4)
4.1 McGrath to Das, no run, short of length, steep rise outside the off
stump, comes forwwrad and lets the ball to the keeper
4.2 McGrath to Das, no run, fullish ball this time, same line as the
last ball, Das comes forward and lest it to Gilchrist
4.3 McGrath to Das, no run, just on off stump, short of length again,
Das goes to his back foot and defends it down cautiously
4.4 McGrath to Das, no run, outside off stump, short ball, Das goes
back and decides to play at it very late with a horizontal bat and
taps that bal to slips
4.5 McGrath to Das, no run, turns the face of the bat towards gully to
run that ball down to 3rd man, but could not find the gap
4.6 McGrath to Das, no run, outside the off stump, quickish ball, left
alone comfortably
End of over 5 (maiden) India 10/1 (trail by 435 runs)
GD McGrath 3-2-5-0
R Dravid 4* (8b 1x4) SS Das 6* (19b 1x4)
5.1 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, that ball came in a long way, beats
Dravid comprehensively, goes between bat and pad to the keeper
5.2 Gillespie to Dravid, legbye: one run, on his pads, tries to glance
it and manages only the pad to it for the leg bye
5.3 Gillespie to Das, no run, wayward down the leg side
5.4 Gillespie to Das, one run, on target, keeps low, the short Das
tickles it to fine leg for the easy run
5.5 Gillespie to Dravid, FOUR, lovely cover drive from Dravid, leans
well forward and despatches that pitched up ball to the fence in
style
5.6 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, Gillespie comes back well, with a
short of length ball that leave Dravid very late, almost plays at
it and takes the bat away very late
End of over 6 (6 runs) India 16/1 (trail by 429 runs)
JN Gillespie 3-0-10-1
SS Das 7* (21b 1x4) R Dravid 8* (12b 2x4)
6.1 McGrath to Das, no run, short stuff, Das moves away easily with his
short stature
6.2 McGrath to Das, no run, on off stump, short of length again, Das
goes back and defends it to the off side
6.3 McGrath to Das, no run, pushes forward off the front foot back to
the bowler
6.4 McGrath to Das, no run, the ball comes in off the turf, pitching on
good lenght spot, goes back and defends it back towards the bowler
again
6.5 McGrath to Das, no run, outside the off stump, well outside, Das
has nothing to do at that width
6.6 McGrath to Das, no run, compact defence with body well behind and
with a straight bat
End of over 7 (maiden) India 16/1 (trail by 429 runs)
GD McGrath 4-3-5-0
R Dravid 8* (12b 2x4) SS Das 7* (27b 1x4)
Das showing a good temperament here so far
It all matters good only if he can carry on for a longer time
7.1 Gillespie to Dravid, one run, pushes it past the bowler towrds mid
off, a fumble there gives the single away
7.2 Gillespie to Das, FOUR, outside off stump, extra bounce, Das keeps
his bat at it justenough to get a thick edge and the ball flies
between gullyand slips to the 3rd man ropes
7.3 Gillespie to Das, no run, outside e off stump, goes back and acorss
and defends it
7.4 Gillespie to Das, no run, short ball, Das goes back and defends it
down towards gully
7.5 Gillespie to Das, two runs, flicks it to fine leg,McGrath does some
foot work to stop the ball just beofre the ropes
7.6 Gillespie to Das, no run, short ball, ducks to it, does not bounce
much, gets Das on his shoulders, reminiscient of the McGrath-
Tendulkar dismisaal back in Australia
End of over 8 (7 runs) India 23/1 (trail by 422 runs)
JN Gillespie 4-0-17-1
R Dravid 9* (13b 2x4) SS Das 13* (32b 2x4)
McGrath gives way to Kasprowicz
8.1 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, on off stump, confident defence back
towards the bowler on the off side
8.2 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, goes back and defensively pushes it
to cover off the back foot, the ball hits very low on the bat
8.3 Kasprowicz to Dravid, (noball) no run, outside off stump, left
alone, but Indians get a run as Kasprowicz oversteps trying for
that extra yard fo pace
8.3 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, short of length ball and on off
stump, goes back and defends it to the off side compactly
8.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, rapped on the pads as Dravid tries to
flick it to the on side, loud appeal from the bowler, turned down
by Willey, clearly going down the leg side
8.5 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, slightly short and slow too, Dravid
goes back and defends it away from his body towads cover
8.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, this time Kasprowicz gets the quicker
ball going, Dravid defends it with authority towards cover point
End of over 9 (1 run) India 24/1 (trail by 421 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 1-0-1-0 (1nb)
SS Das 13* (32b 2x4) R Dravid 9* (20b 2x4)
Good over for Kasprowicz to start as he has been out of Tests for
abour 15 months
Gillespie continues
9.1 Gillespie to Das, two runs, on his hips, taps it behind square leg
and gets just two, where as the Aussies would have got three there
9.2 Gillespie to Das, no run, short ball, the short stature coming to
his help again as he ducks to it easily
9.3 Gillespie to Das, no run, another short ball, does not bounce much,
Das moves away, the ball whistles just above the leg stump
9.4 Gillespie to Das, no run, bouncer again, not intimidating Das in
way this time, so easily left alone to the keeper
9.5 Gillespie to Das, FOUR, outside the off stump, guides it to the 3rd
man fence with an angled bat and the ball races across this fast
outfield
9.6 Gillespie to Das, one run, taps it off the front foot towards
backward point and gets the quick run
End of over 10 (7 runs) India 31/1 (trail by 414 runs)
JN Gillespie 5-0-24-1
SS Das 20* (38b 3x4) R Dravid 9* (20b 2x4)
That was a good over for India getting 7 runs , all to Das
10.1 Kasprowicz to Das, (noball) no run, short ball, down the leg side,
again he oversteps as he tries for more pace
10.1 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, on off stump, comes forward and defends
it down towards point confidently
10.2 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, on off stump, defends it down off the
front foot very well
10.3 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, wayward bouncer again, directed down the
leg side, Das is not going to be affected by that which is
continously ill-directed
10.4 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, outside the off stump, goes back and
defends it to the off side towards point
10.5 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, on off stump, comes half forward and
defends it with an angled bat towards point
10.6 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, outside the off stump, Das moves to that
ball, but does not play it and lets it go to the keeper
End of over 11 (1 run) India 32/1 (trail by 413 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 2-0-2-0 (2nb)
R Dravid 9* (20b 2x4) SS Das 20* (45b 3x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 2
The 2nd session has been a moderate one
India picking up the remaining 2 wickets and gets to bat
But unfortunately thay have lost Ramesh for a duck
Harbhajan getting 7 of the 10 Australian wickets
Can Australia bowl out India cheaply and set sights on their 17th
successive Test victory
Play about to commence after Tea now
Dravid will face Shane Warne
11.1 Warne to Dravid, no run, flighted ball, defends cautiously
11.2 Warne to Dravid, (noball) no run, oversteps as he tries the faster
one
11.2 Warne to Dravid, no run, pushes it towards cover
11.3 Warne to Dravid, no run, drives it to mid on awkwardly
11.4 Warne to Dravid, no run, on the pads, raps him there and rolls to
the on side
11.5 Warne to Dravid, (noball) no run, oversteps again as he tries for
some forced extra spin there
11.5 Warne to Dravid, no run, flighted ball on leg stump, Dravid comes
forward and defends it to the bowler
11.6 Warne to Dravid, no run, on target, stretches forward and defends
it safely
End of over 12 (3 runs) India 34/1 (trail by 411 runs)
SK Warne 1-0-2-0 (2nb)
SS Das 20* (45b 3x4) R Dravid 9* (28b 2x4)
12.1 McGrath to Das, no run, outside the off sutmp, left alone
12.2 McGrath to Das, no run, outside the off sutmp, left alone again
12.3 McGrath to Das, OUT: the ball comes in this time, catches the
inside edge and flies low to Gilchrist who dives low to his left
and takes a stunner of a catch to send back Das
India 34/2, Partnership of 34
SS Das c Gilchrist b McGrath 20 (48b 3x4 0x6)
R Dravid 9* (28b 2x4) GD McGrath 4.3-3-5-1
The little master comes out to bat
3 slips and a gully for him
12.4 McGrath to Tendulkar, two runs, inswinger on his pads, flicks it
off his pads with good wrist work to long leg for a couple to
start on a positive note
12.5 McGrath to Tendulkar, no run, short ball, outside the off stump,
left alone cautiously
12.6 McGrath to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off stump, Tendulkar
deliberately pads it, huge appeal as the ball came in along way,
very god shout that one from the Aussies
End of over 13 (2 runs) India 36/2 (trail by 409 runs)
GD McGrath 5-3-7-1
R Dravid 9* (28b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 2* (3b)
13.1 Warne to Dravid, no run, leans forward and defends it down
13.2 Warne to Dravid, no run, flighted on target, comes forward and
defends it well
13.3 Warne to Dravid, no run
13.4 Warne to Dravid, one run, on his pads, paddles it around to
backward square leg
13.5 Warne to Tendulkar, no run
13.6 Warne to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 14 (1 run) India 37/2 (trail by 408 runs)
SK Warne 2-0-3-0 (2nb)
R Dravid 10* (32b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 2* (5b)
14.1 McGrath to Dravid, no run
14.2 McGrath to Dravid, no run
14.3 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside off stump left alone to the
keeper
14.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, left alone late
as he wanted to play at it first
14.5 McGrath to Dravid, no run, the ball comes in, fullish ball, tries
to guide it to the off sid,e inside edge and the ball rolls to the
keeper
14.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, cimes forward and
confidently defends it to gully
End of over 15 (maiden) India 37/2 (trail by 408 runs)
GD McGrath 6-4-7-1
SR Tendulkar 2* (5b) R Dravid 10* (38b 2x4)
15.1 Warne to Tendulkar, FOUR, on his pads, super paddle shot to fine
leg to fetch his first boundary
15.2 Warne to Tendulkar, no run, flighted ball on off stump, comes
forward and defends it down
15.3 Warne to Tendulkar, no run, goes back and taps it to the off side
15.4 Warne to Tendulkar, no run, flighted ball on his pads, drives it to
mid on
15.5 Warne to Tendulkar, no run, comes forward and confidently drives it
to shoert cover
15.6 Warne to Tendulkar, no run, on target, comes forward and defends it
safely
End of over 16 (4 runs) India 41/2 (trail by 404 runs)
SK Warne 3-0-7-0 (2nb)
R Dravid 10* (38b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 6* (11b 1x4)
16.1 McGrath to Dravid, no run
16.2 McGrath to Dravid, no run, short ball, going down the leg side,
tries to pull and misses it
16.3 McGrath to Dravid, no run, fastish fullish ball outside the off
stump, comes forward and decides not to play at it
16.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, left alone to
Gicshrist again
16.5 McGrath to Dravid, no run, another ball in that off stump corridor,
leans well forward and shoulders arms
16.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run, on off stump, good length ball, stays
back and defends it with a very straight bat
End of over 17 (maiden) India 41/2 (trail by 404 runs)
GD McGrath 7-5-7-1
SR Tendulkar 6* (11b 1x4) R Dravid 10* (44b 2x4)
17.1 Warne to Tendulkar, FOUR, slightly short ball, rocks back and pulls
it to mid wicket from outside the off stump
17.2 Warne to Tendulkar, no run, flighted one on target, comes forward
with his front foot and defends well
17.3 Warne to Tendulkar, no run, flighted ball, fuller in length,
defends it to the off side
17.4 Warne to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off stump, turns away,
keeps low, lets it go to Gilchrist
17.5 Warne to Tendulkar, no run, on target again, thrusts his front foot
forward and defends
17.6 Warne to Tendulkar, no run, defends forward with bat and pad close
to each other
End of over 18 (4 runs) India 45/2 (trail by 400 runs)
SK Warne 4-0-11-0 (2nb)
R Dravid 10* (44b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 10* (17b 2x4)
18.1 McGrath to Dravid, no run, taps it towards Hayden at 3rd slip
18.2 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, goes back and
decides not to play at it
18.3 McGrath to Dravid, three runs, off the back foot, to that ball
outside the off stump, punches it through cover giving Slater a
chase
18.4 McGrath to Tendulkar, OUT: inswinger, tries to defend it to the on
side and misses and the ball raps him straight in front of the
wicket and is plumb as Willey also agrees to the Australian appeal
India 48/3, Partnership of 14
SR Tendulkar lbw b McGrath 10 (18b 2x4 0x6)
R Dravid 13* (47b 2x4) GD McGrath 7.4-5-10-2
18.5 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, fuller ball on target, defends it back
to the bowler
18.6 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, short ball, Ganguly ducks to it easily
End of over 19 (3 runs) India 48/3 (trail by 397 runs)
GD McGrath 8-5-10-2
R Dravid 13* (47b 2x4) SC Ganguly 0* (2b)
19.1 Warne to Dravid, no run, outside leg stump, turns in a long way,
left alone
19.2 Warne to Dravid, one run, steps out and drives a bit airily past
the bowler towards mid on for the single
19.3 Warne to Ganguly, no run, plants his front foot forward and defends
it
19.4 Warne to Ganguly, legbye: one run, stretches forward and gets on
the pads, loud pleading appeal from Warne, turned down
19.5 Warne to Dravid, no run, outside the leg stump, raps him on the
pads
19.6 Warne to Dravid, one run, flighted fuller ball, defends it towards
backward square leg for the single that will get him back the
strike
End of over 20 (3 runs) India 51/3 (trail by 394 runs)
SK Warne 5-0-13-0 (2nb)
R Dravid 15* (51b 2x4) SC Ganguly 0* (4b)
20.1 McGrath to Dravid, no run
20.2 McGrath to Dravid, no run, on off stump, comes forward and defends
it to point
20.3 McGrath to Dravid, no run, on target, leans forward and defends it
to mid wicket
20.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, puts his front foot forward and drivs it
to cover with good flow, not in the gap anyway
20.5 McGrath to Dravid, no run, inswinging yorker, came in in the
air,Dravid does well to defend it away
20.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward and
leaves it alone
End of over 21 (maiden) India 51/3 (trail by 394 runs)
GD McGrath 9-6-10-2
SC Ganguly 0* (4b) R Dravid 15* (57b 2x4)
21.1 Warne to Ganguly, FOUR, outside the off stump, leans to that ball
and cracks it through cover, super shot from the skipper
21.2 Warne to Ganguly, no run, leans too much forward and drives it all
along the ground to backward point
21.3 Warne to Ganguly, no run, flighted ball, on off stump, comes
forward and lficks it to mid on
21.4 Warne to Ganguly, no run, drives it to mid on again firmly
21.5 Warne to Ganguly, no run, fuller ball, drives it to mid off
21.6 Warne to Ganguly, FOUR, faster ball, Ganguly stays back and guides
it very well through the gully region to the fence, sensible
batting
End of over 22 (8 runs) India 59/3 (trail by 386 runs)
SK Warne 6-0-21-0 (2nb)
R Dravid 15* (57b 2x4) SC Ganguly 8* (10b 2x4)
McGrath gives way to Kasprowicz
22.1 Kasprowicz to Dravid, (noball) no run, starts with a no-ball,
Dravid comes forward and defends it well
22.1 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, defends it down to Steve Waugh off
the front foot
22.2 Kasprowicz to Dravid, two runs, on his pads, turns it to backward
square leg off his fpads for a couple
22.3 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, comes well forward and defends it to
Steve Waugh at cover
22.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
comfortably
22.5 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, defends it down to mid wicket
cautiously
22.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run
End of over 23 (3 runs) India 62/3 (trail by 383 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 3-0-5-0 (3nb)
SC Ganguly 8* (10b 2x4) R Dravid 17* (64b 2x4)
23.1 Warne to Ganguly, no run, deliberately pads it away to the on side
23.2 Warne to Ganguly, no run, outside the off stump, stretches forward
and pads it away again
23.3 Warne to Ganguly, no run, outside the off stump, left alone with
his front foot forward
23.4 Warne to Ganguly, no run, outside the off stump, lets it to
Gilchrist again
23.5 Warne to Ganguly, (noball) no run, oversteps as he tries the faster
one, Ganguly defends it with his pad again
23.5 Warne to Ganguly, three runs, flighted one outside the off stump,
tharahses it through cover, Slater fumbles before the ropes, gets
up and saves a run by diving again
23.6 Warne to Dravid, no run, outside leg stump, turning in, lets it go,
but the ball catches his pad
End of over 24 (4 runs) India 66/3 (trail by 379 runs)
SK Warne 7-0-25-0 (3nb)
SC Ganguly 11* (16b 2x4) R Dravid 17* (65b 2x4)
24.1 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, nippy ball, opens Ganguly up, beats
him flying across the left hander
24.2 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, across the left hander again,
quickish ball again, shoulders ams
24.3 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, fullish ball, left alone to the
keeper as it was angled across again
24.4 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, across again , goes forward and
leaves it to the keeper
24.5 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, pitched slightly up, beats the
outside edge
24.6 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, FOUR, super shot, tarde mark Ganguly timed
push to cover, the ball just races to the ropes
End of over 25 (4 runs) India 70/3 (trail by 375 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 4-0-9-0 (3nb)
R Dravid 17* (65b 2x4) SC Ganguly 15* (22b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
25.1 Warne to Dravid, no run, short ball, Dravid rocks back and punches
it to mid off, no timing in that shot
25.2 Warne to Dravid, no run, outside leg stump, did not turn much,
deliberately pads it away
25.3 Warne to Dravid, no run, outside the leg stump, turns in, but
deliberately pads it
25.4 Warne to Dravid, no run, turns sharply, catches just the pad and
lobs to the slips, appealing turned down by Bansal, good decision
25.5 Warne to Dravid, FOUR, cracks it off the back foot through cover
off the back foot
25.6 Warne to Dravid, FOUR, short ball, leans back and cracks it through
mid wicket powerfully, super shot from 'The Wall'
End of over 26 (8 runs) India 78/3 (trail by 367 runs)
SK Warne 8-0-33-0 (3nb)
SC Ganguly 15* (22b 3x4) R Dravid 25* (71b 4x4)
26.1 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, short of length, way outside the off
stump, across Ganguly, left alone to keeper Gilchrist
26.2 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, (noball) no run, slower one, Ganguly does
not pick it and fishes at it and is beaten way outside the off
stump as Kasporwicz oversteps
26.2 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, moves away off the pitch, Ganguly
goes back and shoulders arms quite comfortably as the ball
thunders into the keepsr's gloves
26.3 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, pushes it off the front foot to mid
off
26.4 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, outside the off stump and across the
left hander, Ganguly keeps his bat within the pads and lets it go
to the keeper again
26.5 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, on off stump, comes forward and
guides it to gully with an angled bat
26.6 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, one run, leans forward and pushes it through
cover point for the single that will help him to get back the
strike
End of over 27 (2 runs) India 80/3 (trail by 365 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 5-0-11-0 (4nb)
SC Ganguly 16* (29b 3x4) R Dravid 25* (71b 4x4)
27.1 Warne to Ganguly, no run, outside the off stump, deliberately pads
it away to the off side
27.2 Warne to Ganguly, no run
27.3 Warne to Ganguly, no run, flighted ball, on the toes, lobs to slip
27.4 Warne to Ganguly, FOUR, leans to that ball on off stump and drives
it very well through cover, classy finding of the gap and timing
as always from Ganguly
27.5 Warne to Ganguly, no run, goes for the across the line shot and
fails to connect it properly
27.6 Warne to Ganguly, two runs, goes back and cuts the turning in ball
to backward point where Kasprowicz fumbles giving the couple away
End of over 28 (6 runs) India 86/3 (trail by 359 runs)
SK Warne 9-0-39-0 (3nb)
R Dravid 25* (71b 4x4) SC Ganguly 22* (35b 4x4)
28.1 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, Dravid goes
back and shoulders arms quite comfortably
28.2 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, on off stump, hurried defence to that
ball as it rolls to the off side
28.3 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, curling in,
left alone to Gilchrist
28.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, yorks him on leg stump, tries to
flick and misses it
28.5 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, pushes it to mid off
28.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, on target, comes in off the turf,
defends safely
End of over 29 (maiden) India 86/3 (trail by 359 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 6-1-11-0 (4nb)
SC Ganguly 22* (35b 4x4) R Dravid 25* (77b 4x4)
29.1 Warne to Ganguly, no run, thrusts his pad forward and defends it
away
29.2 Warne to Ganguly, no run, thrusts his pad forward and defends it
away again
29.3 Warne to Ganguly, no run, comes well forward with his front foot
forward and across and defends it to forward short leg
29.4 Warne to Ganguly, no run, outside off stump, goes back and goes for
the cut and misses, fastish ball does the trick
29.5 Warne to Ganguly, no run, reaches to that ball outside the off
stump with the pad in front
29.6 Warne to Ganguly, one run, on his pads, taps it to square lef off
his legs to get the single to face the first ball of the next over
End of over 30 (1 run) India 87/3 (trail by 358 runs)
SK Warne 10-0-40-0 (3nb)
SC Ganguly 23* (41b 4x4) R Dravid 25* (77b 4x4)
30.1 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, round the wicket now, outside the
off stump, comes forward and lets it to the keeper
30.2 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, (noball) no run
30.2 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, stretches outside the off stump and
pushes it defensively to backward point
30.3 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, full toss outside the off stump,
pushes it to cover, wastes the loose delivery
30.4 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, pitched up, drives it hard to Mark
Waugh at cover
30.5 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, across the left hander, extra bounce
too, Ganguly holds his bat high as he lets the ball fly to
Gilchrist
30.6 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, comes forward and defends it towards
point comfortably
End of over 31 (1 run) India 88/3 (trail by 357 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 7-1-12-0 (5nb)
R Dravid 25* (77b 4x4) SC Ganguly 23* (48b 4x4)
31.1 Warne to Dravid, no run, deliberately pads it outside the leg stump
31.2 Warne to Dravid, no run, flighted one on leg stump, defends it
cautiously
31.3 Warne to Dravid, no run, short ball, goes back and pushes it
towards cover, did not time it well as the ball hurried on to him
31.4 Warne to Dravid, no run, comes forward and defends it cautiously
31.5 Warne to Dravid, OUT: right through Dravid as he plays it all over
that ball, goes for the forced shot to the on side.. misses the
straight ball and 'The Wall' is shattered
India 88/4, Partnership of 40
R Dravid b Warne 25 (82b 4x4 0x6)
SC Ganguly 23* (48b 4x4) SK Warne 10.5-0-40-1 (3nb)
Shane Warne gets Dravid bowled again
He is delighted
Dravid should be happy that it was not round his legs this time
31.6 Warne to Laxman, no run, on target, rapped on the pads, loud
appeal, Bansal turns it down, looked pretty close
End of over 32 (maiden) India 88/4 (trail by 357 runs)
SK Warne 11-1-40-1 (3nb)
SC Ganguly 23* (48b 4x4) VVS Laxman 0* (1b)
32.1 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run
32.2 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, on off stump, defends it towards
gully off the front foot
32.3 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, OUT: outside the off stump, angling across,
leans forward and fends it towards gully, Steve Waugh dives to his
left and takes a brillaint one-handed catch to send back the
'Bengal Tiger' and the crowd goes silent
India 88/5, Partnership of 0
SC Ganguly c SR Waugh b Kasprowicz 23 (51b 4x4 0x6)
VVS Laxman 0* (1b) MS Kasprowicz 7.3-1-12-1 (5nb)
32.4 Kasprowicz to Mongia, no run, pushes it towards point off the front
foot
32.5 Kasprowicz to Mongia, no run, came in off the pitch, tries to trun
it to the on side and misses it
32.6 Kasprowicz to Mongia, two runs, on his pads, turns it to backward
square leg and runs two as Gillespie does his trade makr plunging
dive to stop that ball
End of over 33 (2 runs) India 90/5 (trail by 355 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 8-1-14-1 (5nb)
VVS Laxman 0* (1b) NR Mongia 2* (3b)
33.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, outside the leg stump, turns in, defends
it with the pad
33.2 Warne to Laxman, no run
33.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, flighted ball on target, defends well
forward
33.4 Warne to Laxman, two runs, flicks it from outside the off stump to
mid wicket for two more runs
33.5 Warne to Laxman, no run, steps out and drives it to mid off
33.6 Warne to Laxman, no run
End of over 34 (2 runs) India 92/5 (trail by 353 runs)
SK Warne 12-1-42-1 (3nb)
NR Mongia 2* (3b) VVS Laxman 2* (7b)
34.1 Kasprowicz to Mongia, OUT: , the ball came in slightly off the
turf, treis to defend at that one and manages to edge it to the
keeper who can never drop such catches
India 92/6, Partnership of 4
NR Mongia c Gilchrist b Kasprowicz 2 (4b 0x4 0x6)
VVS Laxman 2* (7b) MS Kasprowicz 8.1-1-14-2 (5nb)
34.2 Kasprowicz to Harbhajan Singh, no run, on target, Harbhajan Singh
defends it safely
34.3 Kasprowicz to Harbhajan Singh, no run, outside the off stump, left
alone
34.4 Kasprowicz to Harbhajan Singh, no run, defends it towards gully
34.5 Kasprowicz to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, full toss, drives it past the
bowler to long off
34.6 Kasprowicz to Harbhajan Singh, no run, comes forward and defends it
towards point
End of over 35 (4 runs) India 96/6 (trail by 349 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 9-1-18-2 (5nb)
VVS Laxman 2* (7b) Harbhajan Singh 4* (5b 1x4)
Crowd leaving the ground now as India failing here
35.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, flighted one on target, defnds well
forward
35.2 Warne to Laxman, no run, defends it towards point
35.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, outside the leg stump, Laxman tentatively
plays at it
35.4 Warne to Laxman, no run, pitched up, drives it to mid off
35.5 Warne to Laxman, no run, flighted ball on his pads, drives it to
mid on
35.6 Warne to Laxman, no run, comes forward and defends it to the off
side confidently this time
End of over 36 (maiden) India 96/6 (trail by 349 runs)
SK Warne 13-2-42-1 (3nb)
Harbhajan Singh 4* (5b 1x4) VVS Laxman 2* (13b)
36.1 Kasprowicz to Harbhajan Singh, no run, defends it off the front
foot to the off side
36.2 Kasprowicz to Harbhajan Singh, no run, defensive push towards point
36.3 Kasprowicz to Harbhajan Singh, no run, outside the off stump, goes
for the big shot over the cover and misses it completely, rash
shot that
36.4 Kasprowicz to Harbhajan Singh, no run, comes forward and gets an
inside edge onto his pads as he tries to defend at that one
36.5 Kasprowicz to Harbhajan Singh, no run, came in a long way off the
seam, comes forward ad decides not to play at it, goes very close
to the off stump
36.6 Kasprowicz to Harbhajan Singh, no run, outside the off stump, left
alone to the keeper, this time, goes far away from the off stump
End of over 37 (maiden) India 96/6 (trail by 349 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 10-2-18-2 (5nb)
VVS Laxman 2* (13b) Harbhajan Singh 4* (11b 1x4)
37.1 Warne to Laxman, (noball) no run, oversteps as he tries the faster
one, Laxman defends safely
37.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, flat ball on his pads, pushes it towards
mid on coming a bit forward
37.2 Warne to Laxman, no run, comes forward and gets it on the pads well
outside the off stump
37.3 Warne to Laxman, no run
37.4 Warne to Laxman, no run, steps out and drives it to mid off
confidently, but could not get it in the gaps
37.5 Warne to Laxman, no run, leans forward and defends that ball on leg
stump with bat and pad close to each other
37.6 Warne to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, turning away, left
alone to the keeper, Gilchrist also fails to collect it
End of over 38 (1 run) India 97/6 (trail by 348 runs)
SK Warne 14-2-43-1 (4nb)
Harbhajan Singh 4* (11b 1x4) VVS Laxman 2* (20b)
Gillespie replaces Kasprowicz
38.1 Gillespie to Harbhajan Singh, no run, comes forward and taps that
gentle loosener towards gully
38.2 Gillespie to Harbhajan Singh, no run, fastish ball on off stump,
moves acorss and defends it awkwardly, but negotiated somehow
38.3 Gillespie to Harbhajan Singh, no run, outside the off stump, taps
it to point with a flat bat
38.4 Gillespie to Harbhajan Singh, OUT: outside the off stump, tries to
tap it to the 3rd man, edges it to 2nd slip where Ponting takes
the second catch there today
India 97/7, Partnership of 5
Harbhajan Singh c Ponting b Gillespie 4 (15b 1x4 0x6)
VVS Laxman 2* (20b) JN Gillespie 5.4-0-24-2
38.5 Gillespie to Khan, three runs, on his pads, taps it towards mid
wicket and gets the team hundred off the first ball he faces
38.6 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, short ball, extra bounce, left alone
End of over 39 (3 runs) India 100/7 (trail by 345 runs)
JN Gillespie 6-0-27-2
Z Khan 3* (1b) VVS Laxman 2* (21b)
39.1 Warne to Khan, no run, outside the leg stump, left alone
39.2 Warne to Khan, no run, flighted ball on target, defends cautiously
39.3 Warne to Khan, no run, outside the off stump, deliberately pads it
away
39.4 Warne to Khan, no run, comes a bit forward and gets the ball
straight on the pads, loud shout, turns down, very close to be
called out
39.5 Warne to Khan, no run, outside the leg stump, moves to it and lets
it to the keeper
39.6 Warne to Khan, no run, on leg stump, defends it with the pad
End of over 40 (maiden) India 100/7 (trail by 345 runs)
SK Warne 15-3-43-1 (4nb)
VVS Laxman 2* (21b) Z Khan 3* (7b)
40.1 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, on off stump, defends it towards cover
40.2 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, straightish ball juts outside the off
stump, keeps his bat within the pad and letss it to the keeper
40.3 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, comes forward and defnds back to the
bowler
40.4 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, on off stump, defends it towards point
40.5 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, extra bounce,
defends it towards gully
40.6 Gillespie to Laxman, FOUR, on his thighs, flicks it very well and
fine to the ropes
End of over 41 (4 runs) India 104/7 (trail by 341 runs)
JN Gillespie 7-0-31-2
Z Khan 3* (7b) VVS Laxman 6* (27b 1x4)
41.1 Warne to Khan, no run
41.2 Warne to Khan, no run, flighted ball, fuller in length, comes down
and dfends it safely
41.3 Warne to Khan, no run, flighted ball, on target, compact defence
fromZaheer
41.4 Warne to Khan, no run, short of length ball, comes forward and
defends it with his pads
41.5 Warne to Khan, (noball) no run
41.5 Warne to Khan, no run, outside the leg stump, deliberately pads it
outside the leg stump
41.6 Warne to Khan, no run, flighted ball on target, stays where he is
and defnds it down
End of over 42 (1 run) India 105/7 (trail by 340 runs)
SK Warne 16-3-44-1 (5nb)
VVS Laxman 6* (27b 1x4) Z Khan 3* (14b)
42.1 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, pushes it sweetly to cover, a fumble
there, still no runs there
42.2 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, quickish ball on off stump, comes a
bit forward and dfends it to the off side
42.3 Gillespie to Laxman, FOUR, pitched up, no foot work, but times it
well as he drives it all along the ground to long off
42.4 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, short ball, extra bounce too, does
well to defend it down to the off side
42.5 Gillespie to Laxman, FOUR, outside the off stump, bounces and sits
up well, cuts it to 3rd man, through the gully region, nice shot
42.6 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, on off stump, comes forward and taps
it towards cover
End of over 43 (8 runs) India 113/7 (trail by 332 runs)
JN Gillespie 8-0-39-2
Z Khan 3* (14b) VVS Laxman 14* (33b 3x4)
McGrath brought back into the attack with just 3 overs left in the
day
3 slips and 2 gullies
43.1 McGrath to Khan, no run, starts with a loosener outside the off
stump, comes forward and lets it to the keeper
43.2 McGrath to Khan, no run, again way outside the off stump, left
alone to Gilchrist again
43.3 McGrath to Khan, no run, the ball swings in, tries to flick it and
gets an inside edge on to the pads and rolls to the off side
43.4 McGrath to Khan, no run, quick ball just outside the off stump,
raps him on the pads, loud appeal, turned down, just outside the
off stump
43.5 McGrath to Khan, OUT: the ball comes in off the turf, Zaheer plays
forward for the push and misses it, the leg stump goes for a walk
towards Gilchrist to the Aussies delight
India 113/8, Partnership of 16
Z Khan b McGrath 3 (19b 0x4 0x6)
VVS Laxman 14* (33b 3x4) GD McGrath 9.5-6-10-3
43.6 McGrath to Raju, no run, down the leg side as McGrath fires that
ball from wide of the crease
End of over 44 (maiden) India 113/8 (trail by 332 runs)
GD McGrath 10-7-10-3
VVS Laxman 14* (33b 3x4) SLV Raju 0* (1b)
44.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, rocks back and cuts it to cover
44.2 Warne to Laxman, FOUR, steps out and drives it all along the ground
to the long on ropes, super confident shot from Laxman
44.3 Warne to Laxman, FOUR, outside the leg stump, goes for the paddles
sweep and gets a slight bat to it and the ball rolls to the vacant
fine leg ropes
44.4 Warne to Laxman, no run, steps out and drives it to mid on, this
time, finds the fielder
44.5 Warne to Laxman, FOUR, outside the leg stump, flighted ball, comes
out and takes it very well an times it very well through mid
wicket, excellent shot yet again from Laxman
44.6 Warne to Laxman, no run, short ball, bounces very high over Laxman
End of over 45 (12 runs) India 125/8 (trail by 320 runs)
SK Warne 17-3-56-1 (5nb)
SLV Raju 0* (1b) VVS Laxman 26* (39b 6x4)
45.1 McGrath to Raju, no run, outside the off stump, moves across and
shoulders arms
45.2 McGrath to Raju, no run, defends it most awkwardly to the on side
45.3 McGrath to Raju, no run, down the leg side, Raju tries to flick
with no foot work
45.4 McGrath to Raju, no run, on off stump, goesback and negotiates that
ball by defending it to short cover
45.5 McGrath to Raju, three runs, goes back and flicks it off his toes
to backward square leg, the vacancy there allows him to take three
45.6 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, Laxman shoulders
arms and lest it to the keeper
End of over 46 (3 runs) India 128/8 (trail by 317 runs)
GD McGrath 11-7-13-3
SLV Raju 3* (6b) VVS Laxman 26* (40b 6x4)
Thats all for the day from Kolkata
A bad day for the Indians
The last session saw 7 wickets go down yesterday
Today Aussies pick up seven wickets and India in real trouble of
losing another Test within the stipulated 5 days
The day started badly for India with the first session giving them
no wickets
Steve Waugh and Gillespie frustrated the Indians to the core
Steve Waugh helped himself to a wonderful century when the chips
were down
But that is what Steve Waugh and Australian cricket is all about
Gillespie and McGrath got to their highest Test scores
Looks like someone who is out of form can come to bat at no.9,10 or
11 against India and get their highest score and confidence back
When they came out to bat, the Indians certainly lacked the
commitment that the Aussies showed after being 291/8 overnight
The Australians kept picking their wickets at regular intervals
Never seemed to be out of the match at any time
They are firmly in the driver's seat for their 17th successive Test
win
Indians facing an uphill task to avoid the follow-on now
The Aussies showing their might yet again
All an Indian fan can hope is some miracle in the second innings,
that to only to save the Test
All the Australian bowlers were on target all the time
McGrath as miserly as ever with 13 runs from 10 overs with 3
wickets including the priced one of Tendulkar
Kasprowicz and Gillespie chipped in with 2 apiece
Warne claimed the wicket of Dravid
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This is Day 3 from Test 2 in Kolkata
India fighting to delay defeat
Australia well online for their 17th consecutive Test win
Will India pull something special here and save the test?
Can Laxman do a Sydney here?
The Indian batting is in absolute disarray
Still this Test might well be over inside three days
Can the Prince of Calcutta and his men do something wonderful
here..
or are they all going to surrender meekly again?
Can Raju and Prasad do a Gillespie and McGrath?
Even if they do, can Laxman do a bit of Steve Waugh?
The Indians fans are really frustrated
They would be hoping for something GREAT from their men to stop the
Aussie flow
The umpires walking into the field now
Is this series going on in Mumbai and Calcutta?
It looks like Melbourne and Perth with the way Indians have
faltered
Laxman and Raju making their way to the centre as the fielders take
their positions
Gillespie is ready with the ball with a lot of men round the bat
3 slips and 2 gullies
46.1 Gillespie to Raju, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends it
towards cover
46.2 Gillespie to Raju, no run, directed on his hips, does well to keep
it down to the on side
46.3 Gillespie to Raju, no run, nippy ball down the leg side, awkwardly
tries to fend it away and the ball rolls very close to the leg
stump
46.4 Gillespie to Raju, no run, well pitched up, goes back and defends
it towards cover cautiously
46.5 Gillespie to Raju, one run, on his pads, flicks it past the
backward short leg to long leg for the first run of the morning
2 slips
46.6 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, quickish bal, curling away, Laxman
stays away from the line of the ball safely
End of over 47 (1 run) India 129/8 (trail by 316 runs)
JN Gillespie 9-0-40-2
SLV Raju 4* (11b) VVS Laxman 26* (41b 6x4)
McGrath will bowl now
Can he finish off in this over?
3 slips, 2 gullies, a forward short leg
47.1 McGrath to Raju, no run, gentle loosener outside the off stump,
left alone well
47.2 McGrath to Raju, no run, on target, goes back and defends it
confidently towards mid on
47.3 McGrath to Raju, no run, short of length, extra bounce, moves back
and across and defends it down to the off side
47.4 McGrath to Raju, OUT: sharp incoming ball, Raju goes back and tries
to defend at it as usual, gets on the back pads, loud appeal,
Bansal obliges, looked like that might have clipped the inside
edge on the way to the pads
India 129/9, Partnership of 16
SLV Raju lbw b McGrath 4 (15b 0x4 0x6)
VVS Laxman 26* (41b 6x4) GD McGrath 11.4-7-13-4
47.5 McGrath to Prasad, no run, wayward down the leg side, easy ball for
Prasad to negotiate
47.6 McGrath to Prasad, no run, short of length ball, bounces , moves
across and takes the ball on his back
End of over 48 (maiden) India 129/9 (trail by 316 runs)
GD McGrath 12-8-13-4
VVS Laxman 26* (41b 6x4) BKV Prasad 0* (2b)
48.1 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, comes forward and pushes it to deep
cover and does not bother to run
48.2 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, on target, flicks it to long leg and
does not run again
This is the difference between Steve Waugh-McGrath and Laxman-
Prasad
48.3 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, leans forward and drives elegantly to
the sweeper on the off side and does not run again
48.4 Gillespie to Laxman, one run, outside the off stump, goes back and
guides it to the 3rd man and runs this time
The field coming up now for Prasad
48.5 Gillespie to Prasad, no run, negotiates the ball this time by
defending forward
48.6 Gillespie to Prasad, no run, goes back and pushes defensively
towards cover and Laxman gets another strike
End of over 49 (1 run) India 130/9 (trail by 315 runs)
JN Gillespie 10-0-41-2
VVS Laxman 27* (45b 6x4) BKV Prasad 0* (4b)
49.1 McGrath to Laxman, FOUR, pitched up, moves slightly away and digs
it and drives it very well to the deep cover ropes for a very
good boundary
49.2 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, keeps a bit low,
lets it go to the keeper untouched
49.3 McGrath to Laxman, no run, goes back and tries to wrist it away to
the on side, gets very low in the bat and hits it back towards the
bowler
49.4 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short ball, takes his bat to it, later
decides not to play and lets the ball fly to the keeper over his
shoulder
49.5 McGrath to Laxman, no run, awayswinger, way outside the off stump,
Laxman tries to reach to it and misses
49.6 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short ball down the leg side, Laxman
goes for the hook and misses it as Gilchrist collects the ball
comfortably
End of over 50 (4 runs) India 134/9 (trail by 311 runs)
GD McGrath 13-8-17-4
BKV Prasad 0* (4b) VVS Laxman 31* (51b 7x4)
Now, Can Prasad withstand the Gillespie over or is he going to take
a single early in the over?
50.1 Gillespie to Prasad, no run, short ball, ducks it very easily as it
was too high
50.2 Gillespie to Prasad, one run, goes back and pushes it through point
for the single, there was two there, but they settle for one
50.3 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, leans forward and pushes it towards
mid off
50.4 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, pitched up, goes through with the
forced drive to extra cover, Kasprowicz fields it preventing the
run
50.5 Gillespie to Laxman, FOUR, short ball, rocks back and pulls it in
absolute style to deep square leg
50.6 Gillespie to Laxman, one run, keeps strike!, outside the off stump,
reaches to it and guides it to 3rd man, Slater fields
End of over 51 (6 runs) India 140/9 (trail by 305 runs)
JN Gillespie 11-0-47-2
VVS Laxman 36* (55b 8x4) BKV Prasad 1* (6b)
51.1 McGrath to Laxman, one run, flicks it in the air towards long on
for the single very early in the over
3 slips a gully, a bat-pad man
infact, 2 gulleis now
51.2 McGrath to Prasad, no run, moves forward and across and tries to
push it to the on side and gets it on the pads, well outside the
off stump
51.3 McGrath to Prasad, no run, full toss, curling in, goes for the push
and misses it and gets on the pads, loud appeal, turned down
51.4 McGrath to Prasad, no run, outside the off stump, plays for it and
misses as he is beaten, no foot work from Prasad as expected
51.5 McGrath to Prasad, no run, yorker on target, Prasad digs it out
well towards mid wicket
51.6 McGrath to Prasad, no run, on off stump, Prasad lives for more as
he defends it to the off side
End of over 52 (1 run) India 141/9 (trail by 304 runs)
GD McGrath 14-8-18-4
VVS Laxman 37* (56b 8x4) BKV Prasad 1* (11b)
A change in the bowling now
Warne comes in
52.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, comes out and drives it to long on and
does not bother to run not wanting to expose Prasad to Warne so
early
52.2 Warne to Laxman, no run, goes back and pushes it to cover
cautiously
52.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, steps out and cracks it harshly towards
cover, STve is there to field it with ease
52.4 Warne to Laxman, one run, goes back and taps it off the pads to
deep mid wicket and gets the run, Laxman wanted the second, Prasad
says no rightly
52.5 Warne to Prasad, no run, on his leg stump, comes forward and pushes
it towards the on side, catches the edge and the ball rolls
towards point
52.6 Warne to Prasad, no run, Prasad negotiates yet another ball, not
very convincingly though, Laxman should be pleased
End of over 53 (1 run) India 142/9 (trail by 303 runs)
SK Warne 18-3-57-1 (5nb)
VVS Laxman 38* (60b 8x4) BKV Prasad 1* (13b)
McGrath gives way to Kasprowicz
53.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, (noball) FOUR, Karporwicz oversteps, just
outside the off stump, Laxman taps it through slips and rolls to
the ropes, did not carry to the men too
53.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, FOUR, pitched up, stands up tall and drives
it hard through the vacant mid off to the long off ropes, super
shot
53.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, rapped on the pads as he tried to tap
it to the on side as the ball was directed on his pads
53.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, on target, goes back and defends it
cautiously
53.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, good length ball, drives it
exquisitle to cover, Steve Waugh fields well
53.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, (noball) no run, the ball comes in off the
turf, flicks it to mid on
53.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, FOUR, outside the off stump, blazes it
through cover for his 50, fantastic batting from the Hyderabadi
53.6 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, outside the off stump, defends it
towards point and gets the single for the strike
End of over 54 (15 runs) India 157/9 (trail by 288 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 11-2-33-2 (7nb)
VVS Laxman 51* (68b 11x4) BKV Prasad 1* (13b)
54.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, outside the leg stump, turns in, goes back
and flicks it wristily to deep mid wicket and does not run
54.2 Warne to Laxman, FOUR, dances down the track and lofts it over the
bowler and the ball reaches the ropes in just one bounce,
excellent inside out shot from Laxman again
54.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, lot of turn from outside the leg stump,
safely defends it
54.4 Warne to Laxman, one run, full on his pads, taps it towards long on
for the single this time
54.5 Warne to Prasad, two runs, on his pads, turns it pretty well off
his pads for the couple
54.6 Warne to Prasad, no run, outside the off stump, turns away and
Prasad lets it to the keeper comfortably
End of over 55 (7 runs) India 164/9 (trail by 281 runs)
SK Warne 19-3-64-1 (5nb)
VVS Laxman 56* (72b 12x4) BKV Prasad 3* (15b)
55.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward
and across and shoulders arms
55.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, on off stump, comes a bit forward and
defends it straight down
55.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, keeps low,
left alone to Gilchrist
55.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, outside the off stump, drives it to
mid off to McGrath for the single for this over
55.5 Kasprowicz to Prasad, no run, almost an yorker, moves across and
digs it out towards mid on
55.6 Kasprowicz to Prasad, two runs, turns it off his pads to backward
square leg for a couple, good runs for Prasad
End of over 56 (3 runs) India 167/9 (trail by 278 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 12-2-36-2 (7nb)
VVS Laxman 57* (76b 12x4) BKV Prasad 5* (17b)
56.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, comes down the tracl, Warne pushes it
wide, Laxman equal to the task and carcks it to the sweeper cover
56.2 Warne to Laxman, one run, lifts it towards long on for the single
56.3 Warne to Prasad, no run, leg spinner, goes for the big heave and
misses it, Gilchrirt collects and dismisses the bails, but
Prasad's back foot planted in
56.4 Warne to Prasad, no run, outside the off stump, goes back and plays
and misses
56.5 Warne to Prasad, no run, outside the off stump, plants his front
foot forward and lets it turn to Gilchrist
56.6 Warne to Prasad, no run, on his pads, flighted ball, defends it
safely
End of over 57 (1 run) India 168/9 (trail by 277 runs)
SK Warne 20-3-65-1 (5nb)
VVS Laxman 58* (78b 12x4) BKV Prasad 5* (21b)
For the record, India's best last wicket partvership against any
team in Calcutta is 51 between RG Nadkarni and BS Chandrasekhar
against England in 1963-64
57.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run
57.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward
and taps it to 3rd man and does not run
57.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, pitched up, drives it to long on and
does not run,
57.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, pitched very well up just outside
the off stump, bends to that ball and digs it via backward point
to 3rd man
57.5 Kasprowicz to Prasad, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward
and left alone cautiously
57.6 Kasprowicz to Prasad, two runs, on target, flicks it very well off
his toes to backward square leg and runs really well for the two,
good effort by Prasad
End of over 58 (3 runs) India 171/9 (trail by 274 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 13-2-39-2 (7nb)
VVS Laxman 59* (82b 12x4) BKV Prasad 7* (23b)
58.1 Warne to Laxman, OUT: outside the leg stump, goes for the paddled
sweep, gets a minute glove to it and lobs it towards Hayden at
first slip
India 171/10, Partnership of 42
VVS Laxman c Hayden b Warne 59 (83b 12x4 0x6)
BKV Prasad 7* (23b) SK Warne 20.1-3-65-2 (5nb)
Laxman seems to be a bit unhappy about the decision
India fall short of 75 runs to avoid the follow-on
Match State: Innings Break
Laxman delays the inevitable
Spectacular bowling display by the Aussies
Pathetic batting display by the Indians
So India fall short of Australia's 445 by 274 runs
Steve Waugh decides to enforce the follow-on
Can the Indians do better this time?
Aussies would be wanting to have 2 extra days of rest as they had
in Mumbai
Will the Indians deny it?
Steve Waugh leading his team out to the field again as Das and
Ramesh make their way out again
Ramesh should be hoping to get some runs this time
McGrath to start as always
Das will take first strike
0.1 McGrath to Das, no run, bouncy ball outside the off stump, comes
forward and lets it go to Gilchrist
0.2 McGrath to Das, no run, on off stump, comes in a bit after pitching
outside the off stump, Das comes down on time and defends it
towards cover
0.3 McGrath to Das, no run, short of length ball, takes off well, Das
bends down and lets it to the keeper
0.4 McGrath to Das, no run, outside the off stump, Das plants his front
foot and lest it to the keeper again, the ball curls in as it goes
to Gilchrist
0.5 McGrath to Das, no run, again the ball comes in and closes very
close to the pads as he shoulders arms
0.6 McGrath to Das, no run, another one through to Gilchrist, Das happy
to let it that way
End of over 1 (maiden) India 0/0 (trail by 274 runs)
GD McGrath 1-1-0-0
S Ramesh 0* (0b) SS Das 0* (6b)
Ramesh , on a pair to face Gillespie now
1.1 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, pitched up, drives it with no foot
work to cover, could not get it in the gap
4 slips , 2 gullies
1.2 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run
1.3 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, pitched up, drives staright back to
the bowler, Gilespie bends down and fields it
1.4 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, across the left hander, now Ramesh has
lasted more balls than the previous outing
1.5 Gillespie to Ramesh, one run, on off stump, comes a bit forward and
taps it towards mid off and gets off the pair
1.6 Gillespie to Das, FOUR, on target, comes forward and times it
perfectly through the vacant mid on to the fence
End of over 2 (5 runs) India 5/0 (trail by 269 runs)
JN Gillespie 1-0-5-0
S Ramesh 1* (5b) SS Das 4* (7b 1x4)
2.1 McGrath to Ramesh, no run
2.2 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, nippy ball, goes back and defends it
towards gully
2.3 McGrath to Ramesh, three runs, outside the off stump, leans to that
ball and drives it to long off, Mark Waugh chases and prevents the
boundary
2.4 McGrath to Das, no run, comes forward and exhibits compact defence.
McGrath picks the ball up and threatens to throw it back
2.5 McGrath to Das, no run, outside the off stump, shoulders arms
2.6 McGrath to Das, no run, goes back and defends it back towards the
bowler
End of over 3 (3 runs) India 8/0 (trail by 266 runs)
GD McGrath 2-1-3-0
S Ramesh 4* (8b) SS Das 4* (10b 1x4)
3.1 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, good bouncy
bal, left alone to the keeper
3.2 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, cuts it through gully, Kasprowicz
dives and stops it
3.3 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, short ball, did not bounce much,
Ramesh moves away and lets the ball to Gilchrist
3.4 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, no feet movement and flays at it
outside the off stump, misses the outside edge by a whisker
3.5 Gillespie to Ramesh, FOUR, outside the off stump, slashes at it
with a flat bat, gets it in a flash through the slip cordon and
the ball flies to the ropes
3.6 Gillespie to Ramesh, FOUR, another one t the same region, this
time, completely over the head of the slip men and the ball races
again
End of over 4 (8 runs) India 16/0 (trail by 258 runs)
JN Gillespie 2-0-13-0
SS Das 4* (10b 1x4) S Ramesh 12* (14b 2x4)
4.1 McGrath to Das, no run, on off stump, comes forward and defends it
towards point
4.2 McGrath to Das, no run, goes back and across and defends it
cautiously towards mid on past the bowler
4.3 McGrath to Das, no run, on target, scops it back just wide of the
bowler towards mid on
4.4 McGrath to Das, no run
4.5 McGrath to Das, FOUR, outside the off stump, leans back and cuts it
through gully all along the ground to the square 3rd man ropes
4.6 McGrath to Das, no run, pushes toward mid on, the bat turns in his
hand as he plays that stroke, so did not get the timing right
End of over 5 (4 runs) India 20/0 (trail by 254 runs)
GD McGrath 3-1-7-0
S Ramesh 12* (14b 2x4) SS Das 8* (16b 2x4)
5.1 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, on target, hurried defence from Ramesh
as there are 5 slips and 1 gully
will Ramesh think of flashing outside the off stump or will he go
for his shots as usual
5.2 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, on off stump, quickish ball, defends
with no foot work to cover
5.3 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, short bal, on leg stump, bounces too
high, Ramesh bends down easily
5.4 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, not much width,
kicks off too, Ramesh goes for the cut and misses
5.5 Gillespie to Ramesh, FOUR, leans back and cuts it through point
this time, the ball races to the fence as he got enough bat to it
5.6 Gillespie to Ramesh, FOUR, leans forward and drives it in front of
point exquisitely again to reach the ropes
End of over 6 (8 runs) India 28/0 (trail by 246 runs)
JN Gillespie 3-0-21-0
SS Das 8* (16b 2x4) S Ramesh 20* (20b 4x4)
6.1 McGrath to Das, no run, fuller ball, left alone off the front foot
6.2 McGrath to Das, no run, left alone again as it was outside the off
stump and bouncy too
6.3 McGrath to Das, no run, bouncy ball on off stump, goes back and
across and defends it, does not keep it down very well, luckily
falls away from forward short leg
6.4 McGrath to Das, no run, goes back and defends it to the off side
6.5 McGrath to Das, no run, short ball, Das ducks to it easily
6.6 McGrath to Das, no run, goes back and defends it to forward short
leg
End of over 7 (maiden) India 28/0 (trail by 246 runs)
GD McGrath 4-2-7-0
S Ramesh 20* (20b 4x4) SS Das 8* (22b 2x4)
7.1 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, starts with a short ball, Ramesh bends
down very comfortably
7.2 Gillespie to Ramesh, FOUR, with no foot work, reaches for that bal
as it was angled across, a thick edge and the ball flies wide of
gully and reaches the fence
7.3 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, fuller ball, tries tto time it through
point again, does not make god contact, the ball rolls towards
fine leg
7.4 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, way across the left hander, Ramesh
goes back and leaves the ball safely to Gilchrist
7.5 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, goes for thethe slash again just
outside the off stump, misses it ad Gilchrist jumps up to collect
it
What is Gillespie going to do now - he has given away a boundary
off the last ball in all his 3 previous overs
7.6 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, this time, does not concede a boundary
off the last ball, Ramesh patiently defends it towards cover
End of over 8 (4 runs) India 32/0 (trail by 242 runs)
JN Gillespie 4-0-25-0
SS Das 8* (22b 2x4) S Ramesh 24* (26b 5x4)
8.1 McGrath to Das, no run, short of length ball, get good bounce, Das
goes for that ball and stays away from the line very late as the
ball gently gets settled in the keeper's gloves
8.2 McGrath to Das, no run, slower ball, Das comes forward and plays at
it and misses
8.3 McGrath to Das, legbye: one run, wants to stay away from that
bouncer, gets it on his body and rolls to fine leg for the leg bye
8.4 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, confident defence to cover off the front
foot
8.5 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, awkward nippy ball, takes one hand off
the bat and defends it down well
8.6 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, stands up tall and pushes it defensively
towards mid off and does not even bother for the run as Mark Waugh
reaches the ball in flash
End of over 9 (1 run, maiden) India 33/0 (trail by 241 runs)
GD McGrath 5-3-7-0
SS Das 8* (25b 2x4) S Ramesh 24* (29b 5x4)
9.1 Gillespie to Das, no run, on target, goes back and defends it
cautiously
9.2 Gillespie to Das, no run, goes back and across and defends
9.3 Gillespie to Das, no run, on off stump, defends it well
9.4 Gillespie to Das, no run, short of length ball, down the leg side,
Das moves across and lets it fly to the keeper
9.5 Gillespie to Das, no run, comes forward and defends it very well
towards the bowler
9.6 Gillespie to Das, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, Das
allows Gillespie to get away with a maiden over
End of over 10 (maiden) India 33/0 (trail by 241 runs)
JN Gillespie 5-1-25-0
S Ramesh 24* (29b 5x4) SS Das 8* (31b 2x4)
Warne called early to bowl here
10.1 Warne to Ramesh, no run, flighted ball, comes forward and drives it
to cover
10.2 Warne to Ramesh, FOUR, flighted one outside the off stump, leans
forward and drives it through cover to get the highest opening
partnership for India in this series
10.3 Warne to Ramesh, one run, fastish ball, hurriedly taps it towards
backward point and gets the single
10.4 Warne to Das, no run, steps out of the crease and defends it well
10.5 Warne to Das, no run, defends it with the pads outside the leg
stump
10.6 Warne to Das, two runs, flighted one on his pads, comes out of the
crease and takes it alomost on the full and drives it through mid
wicket for the couple
End of over 11 (7 runs) India 40/0 (trail by 234 runs)
SK Warne 1-0-7-0
S Ramesh 29* (32b 6x4) SS Das 10* (34b 2x4)
Mark Waugh comes to bowl the last over before Lunch
11.1 ME Waugh to Ramesh, one run, leans forward and drives it in front
of point for the single
11.2 ME Waugh to Das, no run, flighted off spinner, comes forward and
drives it to cover
11.3 ME Waugh to Das, FOUR, full toss, Das takes full from that loose
bal and drives it through point to the fence
11.4 ME Waugh to Das, no run, plants his front foot forward and across
and flicks it to mid wicket
11.5 ME Waugh to Das, no run, comes forward an d defends it towards
forward short leg
11.6 ME Waugh to Das, no run, goes back and taps it to backward point
and starts walking for Lunch
End of over 12 (5 runs) India 45/0 (trail by 229 runs)
ME Waugh 1-0-5-0
S Ramesh 30* (33b 6x4) SS Das 14* (39b 3x4)
India have safely played the session, infact have got good runs off
the 12 overs
The Indians would be having a good lunch though they are still
trailing by 229 runs
Get back to us at 1210 hrs IST for more LIVE commentary
Match State: Lunch - Day 3
How is this session going to proceed for India?
India lost 2 wickets this morning scoring 88 runs
Unfortunately it spanned two innings
Laxman has really increased the confidence level of the innings
with his blazing innings in the morning
Ramesh has taken a leaf out of it and is blazed to 30 off just 33
balls in the second innings
The Indians will be hoping that Ramesh and Das will bat for a long
time
12.1 Warne to Ramesh, no run, flighted ball fullish in length, left
alone safely to the keeper
12.2 Warne to Ramesh, no run, stretches forward and defends it towards
cover
12.3 Warne to Ramesh, no run, comes forward and tries to defend, gets on
the pads as it was pushed quicker through the air
12.4 Warne to Ramesh, wide: no run, outside the off stump, turns way,
Willey signals the first wide of the match
12.4 Warne to Ramesh, no run, on target, comes forward and defends it to
forward short leg
12.5 Warne to Ramesh, no run, comes forward and confidently defends it
towards cover
12.6 Warne to Ramesh, no run, goes back and defends it safely to
negotiate the first over after Lunch
End of over 13 (1 run) India 46/0 (trail by 228 runs)
SK Warne 2-0-8-0 (1w)
SS Das 14* (39b 3x4) S Ramesh 30* (39b 6x4)
Kasprowicz comes it to bowl his first over of this innings
replacing Mark Waugh who bowled that one over before Lunch
13.1 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, on target to start with, comes forward
and defends safely
13.2 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, quickish ball, defends it to square leg
awkwardly
13.3 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends it
to the off side
13.4 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, comes forward and defends it towards
gully
13.5 Kasprowicz to Das, no run
13.6 Kasprowicz to Das, one run, on target, turns it to long leg for the
single that gets him back the strike
End of over 14 (1 run) India 47/0 (trail by 227 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 1-0-1-0
SS Das 15* (45b 3x4) S Ramesh 30* (39b 6x4)
14.1 Warne to Das, FOUR, full toss outside the legs tump, loose ball,
gets to it and smashes it to the square leg ropes
14.2 Warne to Das, no run
14.3 Warne to Das, no run, steps down the track and defends with his pad
in front
14.4 Warne to Das, no run, flighted and pitched up, goes for the hard
drive through the off side, does not connect well, rolls back to
Warne
14.5 Warne to Das, no run, outside the leg stump, moves to the pitch of
the ball and flicks it to mid wicket
14.6 Warne to Das, one run, comes down the track a bit , outside the leg
stump too, and pushes it towards mid on and gets the quick single
End of over 15 (5 runs) India 52/0 (trail by 222 runs)
SK Warne 3-0-13-0 (1w)
SS Das 20* (51b 4x4) S Ramesh 30* (39b 6x4)
15.1 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, short ball, Das goes beneath that one
quite easily
15.2 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, on off stump, quickish ball, goes back
and across and defends it very well
15.3 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, on off stump, puts his front foot
forward and defends it towards cover
15.4 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, punches it to cover point off the back
foot, not getting the ball in the gap
15.5 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, goes back and pushes it towards mid on
15.6 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, goes back again and defends very well
with body well behind
End of over 16 (maiden) India 52/0 (trail by 222 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 2-1-1-0
S Ramesh 30* (39b 6x4) SS Das 20* (57b 4x4)
Warne to Ramesh now...whats in store now
16.1 Warne to Ramesh, no run, on off stump, tossed up, comes forward and
defends well
16.2 Warne to Ramesh, no run, flat ball, outside the off stump, pads it
away with bat held very high over the shoulders
16.3 Warne to Ramesh, no run, sharp ball just outside the off stump,
goes back and defends it to the off side comfortably
16.4 Warne to Ramesh, OUT: turns the wrong way, Ramesh not adept to it,
fishes his bat at it and edges it minutely and the slip fielder
takes a very soft catch to his right without any dive
India 52/1, Partnership of 52
S Ramesh c ME Waugh b Warne 30 (43b 6x4 0x6)
SS Das 20* (57b 4x4) SK Warne 3.4-0-13-1 (1w)
Mark Waugh takes the catch splendidly as soosn as he comes back to
the slip cordon after a while
Laxman comes in to number three, delaying Dravid's agonies
16.5 Warne to Laxman, no run, on target, compactily defends it away
16.6 Warne to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, defends it with bat
and pad close to each other
End of over 17 (maiden) India 52/1 (trail by 222 runs)
SK Warne 4-1-13-1 (1w)
SS Das 20* (57b 4x4) VVS Laxman 0* (2b)
17.1 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, fast ball outside the off stump, comes
forward and decides not to play at it
17.2 Kasprowicz to Das, (noball) no run, on target, Kasprowicz
oversteps, Das goes ba\ehind and defends it back to the bowler
17.2 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, comes forward and drives it to mid off
17.3 Kasprowicz to Das, one run, turns it off his hips to long leg,
McGrath fumbles there, Das not interested in the second though
Laxman wanted it
17.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, puts his front
foot forward and across and lets the ball fly to Gilchrist
17.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, (noball) no run, overstepping again from
KAsprowicz as the ball flies to the keeper harmlessly outside the
off stump
17.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, left alone to
the keeper
17.6 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, strokes it to cover, did not find the
gap this time
End of over 18 (3 runs) India 55/1 (trail by 219 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 3-1-4-0 (2nb)
SS Das 21* (61b 4x4) VVS Laxman 0* (6b)
18.1 Warne to Das, FOUR, outside the leg stump, plays the sweep, gets
the bottom edge and the ball rtuns very fine to the fence
18.2 Warne to Das, no run, outside the off stump, taps it towards point
18.3 Warne to Das, no run, comes out and pushes it towards mid on
18.4 Warne to Das, no run, goes for the harsh sweep and misses it as it
turns outside the off stump, foul shot this time
18.5 Warne to Das, no run, drives it back a bit airly towards the bowler
18.6 Warne to Das, two runs, pulls it in front of square leg and the
ball races towards the ropes, Kasprowicz gives a good chase and
dives to the ball, gets the ball, saves 2
End of over 19 (6 runs) India 61/1 (trail by 213 runs)
SK Warne 5-1-19-1 (1w)
VVS Laxman 0* (6b) SS Das 27* (67b 5x4)
19.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run
19.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, FOUR, leans forward and caresses it very well
through extra cover, finds the gap in style, excellent timing
there from Laxman
19.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, FOUR, pitched up, stands up tall and drives
it back past the bowler to long off, the mid off man wnet a bit
wide after the previous shot, Laxman gets it to his right this
time
19.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, nippy ball, takes one hand of the
ball and defends
19.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run
19.6 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run
End of over 20 (8 runs) India 69/1 (trail by 205 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 4-1-12-0 (2nb)
SS Das 27* (67b 5x4) VVS Laxman 8* (12b 2x4)
20.1 Warne to Das, no run
20.2 Warne to Das, one run, flicks it to backward square leg coming down
the track
20.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, drives back hard back to the bowler
20.4 Warne to Laxman, one run, flicks it off his pads to mid wicket
wristily
20.5 Warne to Das, no run
20.6 Warne to Das, one run, comes out and taps it towards cover for the
single
End of over 21 (3 runs) India 72/1 (trail by 202 runs)
SK Warne 6-1-22-1 (1w)
SS Das 29* (71b 5x4) VVS Laxman 9* (14b 2x4)
21.1 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, short ball, Das goes beneath that one
easily
21.2 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, on off stump, Das goes back and pushes
it firmly to point
21.3 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, short and wide, cuts it towards point
very wel, does not place it wide of the fielder
21.4 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, leans on his front foot and pushes it
towards mid off
21.5 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, goes back and tries to run it to the on
side, rapped on the pads, loud cry, turned down, good decision as
it was going down the leg clearly
21.6 Kasprowicz to Das, no run
End of over 22 (maiden) India 72/1 (trail by 202 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 5-2-12-0 (2nb)
VVS Laxman 9* (14b 2x4) SS Das 29* (77b 5x4)
22.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, keeps low, left
alone standing up tall
22.2 Warne to Laxman, two runs, goes back and reads that faster one and
wrists it through mid wicket for a couple of runs
22.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, stretches forward and drives back aong the
ground to Warne
22.4 Warne to Laxman, FOUR, flighted one on his pads, moves a bit to
that ball and drives it to the on side just wide of mid on and
gets the boundary
22.5 Warne to Laxman, one run, comes down to the pitch of the ball and
drivesit to mid on and gets the single
22.6 Warne to Das, no run, short ball, bounces over Das
End of over 23 (7 runs) India 79/1 (trail by 195 runs)
SK Warne 7-1-29-1 (1w)
VVS Laxman 16* (19b 3x4) SS Das 29* (78b 5x4)
Laxman exhibiting real class here with his confidence
23.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, pushes forward towards gully
23.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, (noball) two runs, goes back and punches it
very well through cover and runs well for the two, SLater chases
and saves the boundary
23.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, pitched up, confidently drives back
towards the bowler, Kasprowicz gets a hand to it preventing the
boundary
23.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, on target, going down the leg, tries
to flick it with his wrist work and misses as he gets rapped high
on the pads
23.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run
23.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, firm drive to cover off the front
foot, Laxman looking ominous here, finds the fielder this time
23.6 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, awkward bounce did not come to the
bat, taps it to the on side awkwardly too
End of over 24 (3 runs) India 82/1 (trail by 192 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 6-2-15-0 (3nb)
SS Das 29* (78b 5x4) VVS Laxman 18* (26b 3x4)
24.1 Warne to Das, FOUR, rocks back and forces it through extra cover to
the fence, good timing and placement
24.2 Warne to Das, no run, way outside the off stump, gets the pad to
the pitch of the ball and sweeps it to short fine leg
24.3 Warne to Das, one run, steps out and drives it to mid off
24.4 Warne to Laxman, no run, stretches forward and defends it to silly
point
24.5 Warne to Laxman, two runs, on his pads, leans to that ball and
turns it backward of square leg for two more runs
24.6 Warne to Laxman, no run, fastish ball, goes back and pushes it
towards cover
End of over 25 (7 runs) India 89/1 (trail by 185 runs)
SK Warne 8-1-36-1 (1w)
SS Das 34* (81b 6x4) VVS Laxman 20* (29b 3x4)
Kasprowicz deciding to go round the wickets now
25.1 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, short ball, Das awkwardly defends at it
25.2 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, on off stump, comes a bit forward and
defends very well
25.3 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, short ball again, Das moves away, not
very convincingly
25.4 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, on target, defends it towards mid on
cautiously
25.5 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, across the right hander, left alone to
Gilchrist esily
25.6 Kasprowicz to Das, (noball) no run, overstepping again as Das
defedns it to square leg
25.6 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, across again, shoulders arms safely
End of over 26 (1 run) India 90/1 (trail by 184 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 7-2-16-0 (4nb)
VVS Laxman 20* (29b 3x4) SS Das 34* (88b 6x4)
Warne also coming round the wicket
26.1 Warne to Laxman, no run
26.2 Warne to Laxman, no run, goes back and taps it to square leg
26.3 Warne to Laxman, one run, full outside the leg stump, reaches to it
and pushes it in front of square leg for the single
26.4 Warne to Das, one run, on his pads, flighted, Das sweeps it very
well to backward square leg
26.5 Warne to Laxman, no run, moves to that ball outside the leg stump
and drives it to square leg
26.6 Warne to Laxman, no run, steps out and drives it to mid off
End of over 27 (2 runs) India 92/1 (trail by 182 runs)
SK Warne 9-1-38-1 (1w)
SS Das 35* (89b 6x4) VVS Laxman 21* (34b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
27.1 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, short of lnegth, just outside the off
stump, goes back and defends it well
27.2 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, short ball, Das ducks beneath that ball
27.3 Kasprowicz to Das, FOUR, on his pads, Das flicks it off his thighs
to fine leg, nice shot from the short Orissa man
27.4 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, short of length rising delivery, goes
back and defens it towards point
27.5 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, fastish ball on his off stump, goes back
and taps it defensively towards cover
27.6 Kasprowicz to Das, no run, on off stump, fullish ball, comes
forward and defends it carefully to the off side
End of over 28 (4 runs) India 96/1 (trail by 178 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 8-2-20-0 (4nb)
VVS Laxman 21* (34b 3x4) SS Das 39* (95b 7x4)
28.1 Warne to Laxman, (noball) no run, Warne oversteps as he bowls it
way outside the leg stump, deliberately pads it away
28.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, goes back and pushes it towards cover
28.2 Warne to Laxman, no run, comes out and takes it on the full outside
the leg stump and drives it to square leg, fails to put it in the
gap
28.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, way outside the leg stump, flighted one,
Laxman does well to defends it
28.4 Warne to Laxman, no run, outside the leg stump, turns in, defends
well
28.5 Warne to Laxman, no run, comes out and drives it to mid on
28.6 Warne to Laxman, no run, agian outside the leg stump, reaches to
the pitch of the ball, flicks it well to square leg, the round the
wicket line not allowing Laxman to find the gaps
End of over 29 (1 run) India 97/1 (trail by 177 runs)
SK Warne 10-1-39-1 (1w 1nb)
SS Das 39* (95b 7x4) VVS Laxman 21* (41b 3x4)
Gillespie comes back into the attack
29.1 Gillespie to Das, no run, outside the off stump, Das goes back and
defends it well
29.2 Gillespie to Das, no run, comes forward and confidently defends it
to the cover fielder
29.3 Gillespie to Das, no run, pitched up, moved slightlythrough the
air, Das drives it well to mid off
29.4 Gillespie to Das, OUT: on his pads, goes back to tap it to long
leg, goes too much back and so strodes back to the wickets and the
bails fall off siganalling Das' walk back
India 97/2, Partnership of 45
SS Das hit wicket b Gillespie 39 (99b 7x4 0x6)
VVS Laxman 21* (41b 3x4) JN Gillespie 5.4-1-25-1
29.5 Gillespie to Tendulkar, no run
29.6 Gillespie to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 30 (maiden) India 97/2 (trail by 177 runs)
JN Gillespie 6-2-25-1
VVS Laxman 21* (41b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 0* (2b)
30.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, turns in from outside the off stump, goes
back and defends it well
30.2 Warne to Laxman, no run, reaches to the pitch of the ball outside
the leg stump and defends it carefully
30.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, turns in from outside leg stump, goes back
and defends well
30.4 Warne to Laxman, no run, goes back and wrists it to mid wicket very
well
30.5 Warne to Laxman, no run, stretches to that ball outside the leg
stump and defends it to backward square leg
30.6 Warne to Laxman, no run, wristy flick again in between mid wicket
and square leg, but could not get the run as Ponting was quick to
the ball
End of over 31 (maiden) India 97/2 (trail by 177 runs)
SK Warne 11-2-39-1 (1w 1nb)
SR Tendulkar 0* (2b) VVS Laxman 21* (47b 3x4)
31.1 Gillespie to Tendulkar, FOUR, just outside the off stump, comes
forward and deliberatly turns the face of the bat towards 3rd man
wide of slips to the fence
31.2 Gillespie to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off stump, turns the
face again, this time, Hayden dives and stop st gully
31.3 Gillespie to Tendulkar, no run, on off stump, comes forward and
defends well in front of the wicket
31.4 Gillespie to Tendulkar, no run, pitched well up, guides it to Steve
Waugh at second gully
31.5 Gillespie to Tendulkar, no run, comes well forward and drives that
well pitched up ball to Slater at cover point, super timing , but
no placement there in that shot
31.6 Gillespie to Tendulkar, no run, short ball, Tendulkar goes below
that easily
End of over 32 (4 runs) India 101/2 (trail by 173 runs)
JN Gillespie 7-2-29-1
VVS Laxman 21* (47b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 4* (8b 1x4)
32.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, flicks it to mid on again
32.2 Warne to Laxman, one run, flicks it off his toes to long leg with
ease
32.3 Warne to Tendulkar, no run, flighted ball on target, comes forward
and defends it well
32.4 Warne to Tendulkar, no run, on target again, Sachin gets his back
foot across and defends it
32.5 Warne to Tendulkar, FOUR, slightly short, rocks back in a flash and
cracks it through cover to the fence
32.6 Warne to Tendulkar, no run, flighted one, back on target this time,
Tendulkar respectfully defends at it
End of over 33 (5 runs) India 106/2 (trail by 168 runs)
SK Warne 12-2-44-1 (1w 1nb)
VVS Laxman 22* (49b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 8* (12b 2x4)
33.1 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, fastish ball on target, defends it
towards mid on cautiously
33.2 Gillespie to Laxman, FOUR, pitched up, outside the off stump,
drives it very well through gully all along the ground to the
ropes
33.3 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, goes back and defends that short of
length ball towards cover firmly
33.4 Gillespie to Laxman, two runs, short ball, plays the flat bated
shot to the on side, bad shot there, just gets it past mid on and
gets the two runs
33.5 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, pitched up, drives, inside edge onn to
the pads and rolls towards cover
33.6 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, pitched well up, Laxman leans to it
and cracks it to Slater at point
End of over 34 (6 runs) India 112/2 (trail by 162 runs)
JN Gillespie 8-2-35-1
SR Tendulkar 8* (12b 2x4) VVS Laxman 28* (55b 4x4)
McGrath comes back with the ball
34.1 McGrath to Tendulkar, no run, on off stump, comes forward and
defends it towards cover point
34.2 McGrath to Tendulkar, no run, comes out forward and defends
compactly to the off side as he takes his body well behind that
defence
34.3 McGrath to Tendulkar, no run, leans forward and taps it firmly to
cover off the front foot
34.4 McGrath to Tendulkar, no run, goes back and pushes it to mid on and
shouts NO at Laxman
34.5 McGrath to Tendulkar, no run, that one nipped back in, extra boucne
to, catches Tendulkat on his arm as he tries to let it to the
keeper
34.6 McGrath to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off stump, Tendulkat
comes forward to it, bounces more than he expected and so he just
decides not to play at it
End of over 35 (maiden) India 112/2 (trail by 162 runs)
GD McGrath 6-4-7-0
VVS Laxman 28* (55b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 8* (18b 2x4)
35.1 Gillespie to Laxman, one run, directed on his pads, turns it quite
comfortably to long leg for the easily jogged single
35.2 Gillespie to Tendulkar, no run, fuller ball outside the off stump,
leans to it and pushes it to cover
35.3 Gillespie to Tendulkar, two runs, on target, flicks it off the
front foot in front of square leg and runs very well for the
couple
35.4 Gillespie to Tendulkar, no run, fastish ball on off stump, goes
forward and defends it to the off side with a straight bat
35.5 Gillespie to Tendulkar, no run, compact defence towards gully in
exhibition from the little master
35.6 Gillespie to Tendulkar, OUT: loose shot from the Indian mainstay,
slight awayswinger, goes for the off drive and edges it to the
keeper, Gilchrist cant drop those catches
India 115/3, Partnership of 18
SR Tendulkar c Gilchrist b Gillespie 10 (23b 2x4 0x6)
End of over 36 (3 runs) India 115/3 (trail by 159 runs)
JN Gillespie 9-2-38-2
VVS Laxman 29* (56b 4x4)
The Prince of Calcutta comes out to bat
36.1 McGrath to Laxman, no run, comes in off the turf, defends
cautiously
36.2 McGrath to Laxman, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends it
to point
36.3 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short ball, down the leg side, Laxman
ducks below that ball easily
36.4 McGrath to Laxman, no run, pushes it off the pads to mid on
36.5 McGrath to Laxman, no run, pushes it towards cover
36.6 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward and
shoulders arms
End of over 37 (maiden) India 115/3 (trail by 159 runs)
GD McGrath 7-5-7-0
SC Ganguly 0* (0b) VVS Laxman 29* (62b 4x4)
37.1 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, way outside the off stump, tries to
reach for that and misses it
37.2 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, across the left hander, decides not
to play at it in the last moment
37.3 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, across the left hander, again, this
time way outside the off stump
4 slips and 2 gullies
37.4 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, just outside the off stump, Ganguly
goes back and lest the ball fly to the keeper
37.5 Gillespie to Ganguly, FOUR, slightly overpitched up, leans forward
and drives it through cover point to the fence
well timed and well placed too
37.6 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, shoulders arms as that ball was very
qucik across him
End of over 38 (4 runs) India 119/3 (trail by 155 runs)
JN Gillespie 10-2-42-2
VVS Laxman 29* (62b 4x4) SC Ganguly 4* (6b 1x4)
38.1 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, LAxman going a
bit sedate now, lets it to the keeper
38.2 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, defends it
towards point away from the body
38.3 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, far away this
time to play at it, plants his front foot forward and decides to
let the ball to Gilchrist
38.4 McGrath to Laxman, no run, firm push off the front foot to mid off
38.5 McGrath to Laxman, no run, pitched up, strokes it well to mid off,
could not get it past the man there still
38.6 McGrath to Laxman, two runs, attempts an yorker, gets it full on
the pads, Laxman wrists it behind square leg for a good couple of
runs
End of over 39 (2 runs) India 121/3 (trail by 153 runs)
GD McGrath 8-5-9-0
SC Ganguly 4* (6b 1x4) VVS Laxman 31* (68b 4x4)
39.1 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, across Ganguly, lets it alone to
Gilchrist
39.2 Gillespie to Ganguly, wide: no run, wayward outside the off stump
39.2 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run
39.3 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run
39.4 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, too short and wide, goes harmlessly
to the keeper
39.5 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, short ball coming from round the
wicket, Ganguly easily goes beneath that one as that was not very
well directed
39.6 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
easily to Gilchrist holding the bat away
End of over 40 (1 run) India 122/3 (trail by 152 runs)
JN Gillespie 11-2-43-2 (1w)
VVS Laxman 31* (68b 4x4) SC Ganguly 4* (12b 1x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 3
Play about to start after Tea on Day 3
Can India take the Test into the 4th day from here?
There has been 7 wickets on the last session of both the previous
days
If it happens today, India lose!!
40.1 McGrath to Laxman, no run, across the right hander, left alone
40.2 McGrath to Laxman, no run
40.3 McGrath to Laxman, two runs, short ball, pulls it, does not get it
very wel , manages to get it in the air high over square leg
40.4 McGrath to Laxman, FOUR, this time pulls it in front of square leg
to the fence
40.5 McGrath to Laxman, one run, short ball again, swivels and puls it
to backward square leg
40.6 McGrath to Ganguly, three runs, on his pads, taps it very well in
front of square leg for a comfortable three runs
End of over 41 (10 runs) India 132/3 (trail by 142 runs)
GD McGrath 9-5-19-0
SC Ganguly 7* (13b 1x4) VVS Laxman 38* (73b 5x4)
Kasprowicz takes over from Gillespie
41.1 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, continues with the same line as
Gillespie persisted with to Ganguly, he goes back and lest it to
the keeper
41.2 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, drgas Ganguly out, but he patiently
keeps the bat within the pads and the ball flies to GIlchrist
41.3 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends
it well
41.4 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, outside the off stump again, good
line from the Aussies to Ganguly, left alone again
41.5 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, defends forward to slips
41.6 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, left alone to the keeper as its
angled across again
End of over 42 (maiden) India 132/3 (trail by 142 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 9-3-20-0 (4nb)
VVS Laxman 38* (73b 5x4) SC Ganguly 7* (19b 1x4)
42.1 McGrath to Laxman, no run, round the wickets, across Laxman, left
alone
42.2 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, goes back and
taps it towards point
42.3 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short ball, Laxman thought of the hook
and the decides against it
42.4 McGrath to Laxman, no run, pushes it towards point off the front
foot
42.5 McGrath to Laxman, one run, plays the pull at that hsort ball, gets
it fine as he did not connect it well
42.6 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, on off stump, Ganguly cautiosuly goes
back and defends it to point
End of over 43 (1 run) India 133/3 (trail by 141 runs)
GD McGrath 10-5-20-0
VVS Laxman 39* (78b 5x4) SC Ganguly 7* (20b 1x4)
43.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, good length
ball, guides it to gully off the front foot
43.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, down the leg side, tries to tickle it
fine and misses it
43.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run
43.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, on off stump, defends it to cover
43.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run
43.6 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run
End of over 44 (maiden) India 133/3 (trail by 141 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 10-4-20-0 (4nb)
SC Ganguly 7* (20b 1x4) VVS Laxman 39* (84b 5x4)
44.1 McGrath to Ganguly, one run, into his rib cage, goes back and
across and taps it towards mid wicket for the single
44.2 McGrath to Laxman, no run, bang on target, hurried defence back
towards the bowler
44.3 McGrath to Laxman, FOUR, short ball, did not bounce much, puls it
to mid wicket for the fencee
44.4 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short ball, very well directed, Laxman
goes beneath that one
44.5 McGrath to Laxman, no run, yorks him, digs it out to mid wicket
well
44.6 McGrath to Laxman, no run, across the right hander, leaves it to
Gilchrist safely
End of over 45 (5 runs) India 138/3 (trail by 136 runs)
GD McGrath 11-5-25-0
SC Ganguly 8* (21b 1x4) VVS Laxman 43* (89b 6x4)
45.1 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, no run, short ball, Ganguly lets it to the
keeper
45.2 Kasprowicz to Ganguly, one run, comes forward and pushes it towards
point for the risky single
45.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, FOUR, slightly short, stands up tall and
flicks it wide of mid on, half pull, half flick from Laxman
45.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, short of length, across Laxman , left
alone to the keeper
45.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, on target, Laxman hurriedly defends
it towards mid off
45.6 Kasprowicz to Laxman, (noball) FOUR, pitched up, flicks it straight
down the ground to long on and gets to his second 50 of the day
45.6 Kasprowicz to Laxman, FOUR, blazes it through the off side in
style, the ball races to the cover fence to get India past 150
End of over 46 (14 runs) India 152/3 (trail by 122 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 11-4-34-0 (5nb)
SC Ganguly 9* (23b 1x4) VVS Laxman 55* (94b 9x4)
Warne back with the ball now
46.1 Warne to Ganguly, one run, on his pads, turns it to fine leg and
gets the single and gives back the strike to Laxman
46.2 Warne to Laxman, FOUR, full toss outside the leg stump, steps out
and places it through mid wicket
46.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, turns in fromm outside the leg stump, goes
back and defends it back to the bowler
46.4 Warne to Laxman, FOUR, steps out and comes to the pitch of the ball
very well and drives it very well past the diving mid on fielder
46.5 Warne to Laxman, two runs, short ball, down the leg side, pulls it
to long leg for the couple
46.6 Warne to Laxman, no run, outside the leg stump, stretches to that
ball and defends it cautiously this time
End of over 47 (11 runs) India 163/3 (trail by 111 runs)
SK Warne 13-2-55-1 (1w 1nb)
SC Ganguly 10* (24b 1x4) VVS Laxman 65* (99b 11x4)
Steve Waugh decides to get back to his twin brother
47.1 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, takes it on the full and drives it
back to the bowler
47.2 ME Waugh to Ganguly, FOUR, pitched up, strokes it very well through
cover to reach the fence, nice shot from the 'prince'
47.3 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, thrusts his pad forward and deefends
it well
47.4 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, flighted and pitched up on target,
digs it out to cover
47.5 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, on target, comes forward and defends
it down
47.6 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, pushes that full toss to extra cover
End of over 48 (4 runs) India 167/3 (trail by 107 runs)
ME Waugh 2-0-9-0
VVS Laxman 65* (99b 11x4) SC Ganguly 14* (30b 2x4)
48.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, goes back and punches it to Langer at sily
point
48.2 Warne to Laxman, no run, outside the leg stump, moves to the pitch
of the ball and drives it to square leg
48.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, takes it on the full outside the leg stump
and plays it to square leg
48.4 Warne to Laxman, no run, steps out and drives it to cover, finds
the fielder instead of the gap
48.5 Warne to Laxman, one run, on his pads, taps it to backward square
leg very well
48.6 Warne to Ganguly, no run, stretches to that bal outside the off
stump and defends it towards point
End of over 49 (1 run) India 168/3 (trail by 106 runs)
SK Warne 14-2-56-1 (1w 1nb)
VVS Laxman 66* (104b 11x4) SC Ganguly 14* (31b 2x4)
49.1 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, on target, leans well forward and
defends it to the on side
49.2 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, defends it to the on side similarly
49.3 ME Waugh to Laxman, one run, turns the bat towards backward square
leg and gets the single
49.4 ME Waugh to Ganguly, legbye: one run, on his pads, brushes the pads
and rolls to fine leg
49.5 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, comes forward and defends well
49.6 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, short ball, goes back and punches it to
point
End of over 50 (2 runs) India 170/3 (trail by 104 runs)
ME Waugh 3-0-10-0
SC Ganguly 14* (32b 2x4) VVS Laxman 67* (109b 11x4)
50.1 Warne to Ganguly, one run, rocks back and forces it to the sweeper
on the off side for the single
50.2 Warne to Laxman, FOUR, steps out and lofts it over mid on, could
not get to the pitch of the ball abut goes through with the shot
and the ball goes over the ropes in one bounce
50.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, goes to his back foot and defends it
towards mid off
50.4 Warne to Laxman, FOUR, full toss outside the legs tump, takes it
and despatches it to the mid wicket fence
50.5 Warne to Laxman, no run, flicks it to mid wicket off the pads
50.6 Warne to Laxman, no run, outside the leg stump, turns in as usual,
bounces to, Laxman goes for the flick behind the wicket and misses
it and gets the bal high on his thighs
End of over 51 (9 runs) India 179/3 (trail by 95 runs)
SK Warne 15-2-65-1 (1w 1nb)
SC Ganguly 15* (33b 2x4) VVS Laxman 75* (114b 13x4)
51.1 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, outside the off stump, turning away,
deliberately pads it away
51.2 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, leans forward and drives it back to
Mark Waugh
51.3 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, pads it outside the off stump again
51.4 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, leans back and cuts it to backward
point
51.5 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, rocks back and cuts it again, flies to
GIlchrist's gloves and out of it too
51.6 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, fuller ball, drives back to the bowler
leaning well forward
End of over 52 (maiden) India 179/3 (trail by 95 runs)
ME Waugh 4-1-10-0
VVS Laxman 75* (114b 13x4) SC Ganguly 15* (39b 2x4)
52.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, steps out and pushes it to mid off
52.2 Warne to Laxman, no run, on leg stump, stretche forward and defends
it well
52.3 Warne to Laxman, one run, taps it behind square leg off his hips
for the single
52.4 Warne to Ganguly, no run
52.5 Warne to Ganguly, no run, goes for the off drive, thick inside edge
and rolls to mid wicket
52.6 Warne to Ganguly, no run, flighted on his pads, cautiously defends
it to the on side
End of over 53 (1 run) India 180/3 (trail by 94 runs)
SK Warne 16-2-66-1 (1w 1nb)
VVS Laxman 76* (117b 13x4) SC Ganguly 15* (42b 2x4)
at 75, Laxman reached 1000 runs in Test cricket
53.1 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, comes forward withfront foot well
forward and defends it to the off side
53.2 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, goes back and taps it defensively
towards cover point
53.3 ME Waugh to Laxman, FOUR, short ball , smashes it back towards
Ganguly with a flat bat, and the ball flies between the skipper's
legs to the long on fence
53.4 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, short fast ball, defends it back to the
bowler
53.5 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, full toss, drives it to cover, should
have got that to the fence again
53.6 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, reaches to that ball and drives it to
mid off
End of over 54 (4 runs) India 184/3 (trail by 90 runs)
ME Waugh 5-1-14-0
SC Ganguly 15* (42b 2x4) VVS Laxman 80* (123b 14x4)
54.1 Warne to Ganguly, two runs, flighted ball on off stump, drives it
to deep mid off and gets the second run due to an overthrow
54.2 Warne to Ganguly, FOUR, pitched up, Ganguly hits it very hard back
in the air past Warne's right hand to the long off fence
54.3 Warne to Ganguly, FOUR, full toss, take that says Ganguly, drives
it through extra cover with immense power
54.4 Warne to Ganguly, no run, left alone outside the off stump
54.5 Warne to Ganguly, no run, comes forward and defends it to the on
side
54.6 Warne to Ganguly, no run, leans back and cuts it to backward point
with no runs
End of over 55 (14 runs) India 194/3 (trail by 80 runs)
SK Warne 17-2-76-1 (1w 1nb)
VVS Laxman 80* (123b 14x4) SC Ganguly 25* (48b 4x4)
Gillespie is brought back to bowl
55.1 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward
and decides to let it to Gilchrist
55.2 Gillespie to Laxman, FOUR, on off stump, flicks it very well
wristily through mid wicket to get the ball past the ropes
55.3 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, not wanting to
play at it and lets it to the keeper
55.4 Gillespie to Laxman, no run
55.5 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, way outside the off stump, Laxman is
not going to reach to them, even if he reaches he might get it
past the ropes with the kind of form he is in today
55.6 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, pitched up, drives it to cover leaning
well forward, finds only the man, not able to get it in the gaps
End of over 56 (4 runs) India 198/3 (trail by 76 runs)
JN Gillespie 12-2-47-2 (1w)
SC Ganguly 25* (48b 4x4) VVS Laxman 84* (129b 15x4)
Match State: Drinks
56.1 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, leans back and cuts it to backward
point, finds the man there
56.2 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, goes back and defends it to the off
side and wanted the run, Laxman says no
56.3 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, on his pads, flicks it to mid wicket
56.4 ME Waugh to Ganguly, one run, on his pads, taps it behind square
leg for the single
56.5 ME Waugh to Laxman, three runs, outside the off stump, stretches
forward and guides it towards 3rd man, Langer stops it just before
the ropes
56.6 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, pushes it towards mid off and shouts
NO
End of over 57 (4 runs) India 202/3 (trail by 72 runs)
ME Waugh 6-1-18-0
VVS Laxman 87* (130b 15x4) SC Ganguly 26* (53b 4x4)
57.1 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
safely to the keeper
57.2 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, leans forward and drives it well to
mid off, not in the gap this time
57.3 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, shoulders arms
to it and the ball flies to Gilchrist
57.4 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, on target, defends it towards mid on
hurriedly
57.5 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, drives very well through gully, could
not get the ball past the diving Hayden there
57.6 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, quickish ball, bounces much, Laxman
fishes the bat out at it and is beaten
End of over 58 (maiden) India 202/3 (trail by 72 runs)
JN Gillespie 13-3-47-2 (1w)
SC Ganguly 26* (53b 4x4) VVS Laxman 87* (136b 15x4)
58.1 ME Waugh to Ganguly, FOUR, low full toss, drives it very well wide
of mid off to the ropes, times and places it very well
58.2 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, comes a bit forward and taps that ball
on his pads back to the bowler
58.3 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, comes forward and defends it with his
pads well in front
58.4 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, deliberately pads it away outside the
off stump
58.5 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, on his pads, Ganguly flicks it to
square leg with ease
58.6 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, leans forward and pushes it to mid off
cautiously
End of over 59 (4 runs) India 206/3 (trail by 68 runs)
ME Waugh 7-1-22-0
VVS Laxman 87* (136b 15x4) SC Ganguly 30* (59b 5x4)
59.1 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, pitched up, pushes it towards mid on
off the front foot
59.2 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, on off stump, defends it forward off
towards the mid off fielder
59.3 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, play and miss
from Laxman, just goes very close past the outside edge as he
tries to force it to the off side
59.4 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, on off stump, defends off the back
foot towards point
59.5 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, on target, compact defence in
exhibition this time
59.6 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, comes a bit forward and pushes it
towards cover
End of over 60 (maiden) India 206/3 (trail by 68 runs)
JN Gillespie 14-4-47-2 (1w)
SC Ganguly 30* (59b 5x4) VVS Laxman 87* (142b 15x4)
60.1 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, comes forward and defends it towards
point carefully
60.2 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, outside the off stump, turns away,
left alone
60.3 ME Waugh to Ganguly, one run, goes back and pushes it to deep point
for the easily jogged single
60.4 ME Waugh to Laxman, one run, full toss, drives it to the sweeper on
the off side
60.5 ME Waugh to Ganguly, no run, drives it to mid off
60.6 ME Waugh to Ganguly, one run, just leans forward and taps it
towards the off side and steals the run
End of over 61 (3 runs) India 209/3 (trail by 65 runs)
ME Waugh 8-1-25-0
SC Ganguly 32* (64b 5x4) VVS Laxman 88* (143b 15x4)
61.1 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, stands up tall and taps it towards
point, could not get it past the man there
61.2 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, taps it towards point again
61.3 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, outside the off stump, way outside,
left alone quite comfortably
61.4 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, leans forward and pushes it towards
cover
61.5 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, short ball, Ganguly, bends down and
lets the ball to Gilchrist
61.6 Gillespie to Ganguly, FOUR, outside the off stump, blazes it
backward of point between the gullies to the fence and gets a
boundary
End of over 62 (4 runs) India 213/3 (trail by 61 runs)
JN Gillespie 15-4-51-2 (1w)
VVS Laxman 88* (143b 15x4) SC Ganguly 36* (70b 6x4)
62.1 McGrath to Laxman, no run, fullish ball, way outside the off stump,
Laxman lets it to Gilchrist comfortably
62.2 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the of stump, shoulders arms
62.3 McGrath to Laxman, no run, defends it down awkwardly
62.4 McGrath to Laxman, no run, just outside the off stump, keeps low,
comes forward and holds the bat high and leaves the ball to
Gilchrist
62.5 McGrath to Laxman, no run, flicks it off the pads to widish mid on
62.6 McGrath to Laxman, no run
End of over 63 (maiden) India 213/3 (trail by 61 runs)
GD McGrath 12-6-25-0
SC Ganguly 36* (70b 6x4) VVS Laxman 88* (149b 15x4)
63.1 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, outside the off stump, curls in, left
alone with the back foot coming across
63.2 Gillespie to Ganguly, two runs, forces it off the back foot through
cover as the ball comes in and that brings up the 100 run
partnership between these two
63.3 Gillespie to Ganguly, FOUR, goes back and cracks it in the gap
between 2nd and 3rd slips and gets the ball to the ropes
63.4 Gillespie to Ganguly, FOUR, another one, this time through gully,
similar shot as the previous one
63.5 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, way outside the off stump, left alone
easily
63.6 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, on target, comes a bit forward and
defends it to the cover fielder carefully
End of over 64 (10 runs) India 223/3 (trail by 51 runs)
JN Gillespie 16-4-61-2 (1w)
VVS Laxman 88* (149b 15x4) SC Ganguly 46* (76b 8x4)
64.1 McGrath to Laxman, no run, just outside the off stump, comes
forward and defends it towards point cautiously again
64.2 McGrath to Laxman, no run, goes back and defends it towards cover
64.3 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, shoulders arms
and the ball flies to the keeper
64.4 McGrath to Laxman, FOUR, leans forward and drives it very well
through extra cover to the fence, exquisite timing again from the
Hyderabadi
64.5 McGrath to Laxman, no run, on his pads, taps it to square leg
confidently
64.6 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short ball, down the leg side, Laxman
goes beneath that one
End of over 65 (4 runs) India 227/3 (trail by 47 runs)
GD McGrath 13-6-29-0
SC Ganguly 46* (76b 8x4) VVS Laxman 92* (155b 16x4)
65.1 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, short of length ball, stands up tall
and taps it to gully
65.2 Gillespie to Ganguly, no run, quick low full toss on off stump,
leans forward and pushes it to cover
65.3 Gillespie to Ganguly, one run, yorks him, digs it out well towards
cover point for the single
65.4 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, pitched up, drives it to extra cover
off the front foot
65.5 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, pushes back to the bowler, Gillespie
picks it up and throws it back to the batsman
65.6 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, comes a bit forward and taps it
towards mid wicket
End of over 66 (1 run) India 228/3 (trail by 46 runs)
JN Gillespie 17-4-62-2 (1w)
SC Ganguly 47* (79b 8x4) VVS Laxman 92* (158b 16x4)
66.1 McGrath to Ganguly, one run, leans forward and guides it to 3rd man
past the diving man at gully
66.2 McGrath to Laxman, no run, on target, defends back to the bowler
66.3 McGrath to Laxman, three runs, pushes it off the back foot to deep
cover and runs a very good three
66.4 McGrath to Ganguly, OUT: pretty straightish ball, close to the off
stump, Ganguly fishes at it defensively and edges it to Gilchrist
and McGrath is delighted
India 232/4, Partnership of 117
SC Ganguly c Gilchrist b McGrath 48 (81b 8x4 0x6)
VVS Laxman 95* (160b 16x4) GD McGrath 13.4-6-33-1
Dravid comes out to bat at number 6
66.5 McGrath to Dravid, no run, awkward bouncey ball on off stump,
Ganguly does well to defend it down
66.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run, moves back and across and pushes it
towards cover
End of over 67 (4 runs) India 232/4 (trail by 42 runs)
GD McGrath 14-6-33-1
VVS Laxman 95* (160b 16x4) R Dravid 0* (2b)
67.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, steps out and drives it to mid on
67.2 Warne to Laxman, no run, goes back and pushes defensively to mid
off
67.3 Warne to Laxman, FOUR, short ball, pulls it exquisitely through mid
wicket to reach the ropes there and he is on 99 now
67.4 Warne to Laxman, no run, turns it to fine leg and does not get his
ton this ball
67.5 Warne to Laxman, no run, comes down the track and defends it to the
off side
67.6 Warne to Laxman, one run, turns it to short fine leg and gets the
quick single to reach his 2nd Test 100
End of over 68 (5 runs) India 237/4 (trail by 37 runs)
SK Warne 18-2-81-1 (1w 1nb)
VVS Laxman 100* (166b 17x4) R Dravid 0* (2b)
68.1 McGrath to Laxman, no run, comes a bit forward and defends it
towards cover
68.2 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
comfortably to Gilchrist
68.3 McGrath to Laxman, no run, taps it towards point off the front foot
68.4 McGrath to Laxman, no run, pushes it towards mid on off the pads
68.5 McGrath to Laxman, FOUR, leans forward and caresses the ball in the
gap between cover and mid off and times it beautifully too
68.6 McGrath to Laxman, no run, on off stump, comes forward and defends
it down very well indeed
End of over 69 (4 runs) India 241/4 (trail by 33 runs)
GD McGrath 15-6-37-1
R Dravid 0* (2b) VVS Laxman 104* (172b 18x4)
69.1 Warne to Dravid, no run, flighted one on his pads, deliberately
pads it away
69.2 Warne to Dravid, no run, stretches forward and defends it to the on
side cautiously
69.3 Warne to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, turning away, left
alone
69.4 Warne to Dravid, no run, comes forward and defends it down with a
straight bat
69.5 Warne to Dravid, no run, flat ball on target, defends it to the off
side safely
69.6 Warne to Dravid, two runs, flicks it off his toes to backward
square leg for a couple of runs
End of over 70 (2 runs) India 243/4 (trail by 31 runs)
SK Warne 19-2-83-1 (1w 1nb)
VVS Laxman 104* (172b 18x4) R Dravid 2* (8b)
70.1 McGrath to Laxman, no run, slower ball on off stump, flicks it to
short finer mid on
70.2 McGrath to Laxman, one run, leans forward and takes a very risky
single, if it was a direct hit, Dravid would have been walking
back
70.3 McGrath to Dravid, no run, rapped him on the pads as the ball comes
in a long way, loud appeal, but the impast was outside the off
stump, saves Dravid
70.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, comes a bit forward and pushes it to the
on side defensively
70.5 McGrath to Dravid, one run, pitched slightly up, leans to that ball
and drives it towards mid on for the single and gives the strike
to Laxman for the last ball
70.6 McGrath to Laxman, no run, goes back and across and defends it
cautiously
End of over 71 (2 runs) India 245/4 (trail by 29 runs)
GD McGrath 16-6-39-1
R Dravid 3* (11b) VVS Laxman 105* (175b 18x4)
71.1 Warne to Dravid, FOUR, leans back and cuts that short ball through
cover to the boundary ropes, positive shot from Dravid
71.2 Warne to Dravid, no run, leans well forward and defends it with a
straight bat
71.3 Warne to Dravid, no run, goes back and forces it to the mid wicket
71.4 Warne to Dravid, no run, flighted ball and pitched up too, defends
it back towards the bowler
71.5 Warne to Dravid, no run, on his pads, deliberately pads it down the
wicket
71.6 Warne to Dravid, no run, down the leg side, brushes the pads and
rolls to fine leg, they dont run as Dravid was not attempting a
stroke at it
End of over 72 (4 runs) India 249/4 (trail by 25 runs)
SK Warne 20-2-87-1 (1w 1nb)
VVS Laxman 105* (175b 18x4) R Dravid 7* (17b 1x4)
72.1 McGrath to Laxman, FOUR, drifting on his pads, that is easy
pickings for Laxman, flicks it with ease to fine leg
72.2 McGrath to Laxman, legbye: one run, again down the leg side, taps
it behind square leg for just the single
72.3 McGrath to Dravid, no run, leans on his back foot and punches it to
point, could not get it past the man there
72.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, pitched up outside the off stump, pushes
it towards mid on
72.5 McGrath to Dravid, no run, comes in off the turf, goes back and
defends it with a very straight bat
72.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run, just outside the off stump, leans
forward and defends it towards mid wicket
End of over 73 (5 runs) India 254/4 (trail by 20 runs)
GD McGrath 17-6-43-1
VVS Laxman 109* (177b 19x4) R Dravid 7* (21b 1x4)
73.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, no fot work
and tries to run it down to 3rd man, lucky not to edge it to the
keeper
73.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, goes to his back foot and defends it
towards point
73.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, extra bounce,
stands up and pushes it towards point
73.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, hurried defence on off stump as the
ball came to him quick than he expected
73.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, comes very much forward and defends
it down well
73.6 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, Laxman content
to let it go to the keeper comfortably
End of over 74 (maiden) India 254/4 (trail by 20 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 12-5-34-0 (5nb)
R Dravid 7* (21b 1x4) VVS Laxman 109* (183b 19x4)
74.1 McGrath to Dravid, no run, just outside the off stump, comes
forward and shoulders arms
74.2 McGrath to Dravid, no run, just outside the off stump again,
reaches for that ball and plays and misses
74.3 McGrath to Dravid, no run, on off stump, defends forward towards
cover
74.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, good length ball,
bouncy bal too, plants his front foot forward and lets it to the
keeper
74.5 McGrath to Dravid, no run, on target, moves back and across and
defends it towards mid wicket
74.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run, low full toss, drives back towards the
bowler and that is Stumps on Day 3
End of over 75 (maiden) India 254/4 (trail by 20 runs)
GD McGrath 18-7-43-1
VVS Laxman 109* (183b 19x4) R Dravid 7* (27b 1x4)
Laxman is the hero today for India
Laxman has really taken the test into the fourth day
Its been Laxman all the way for India today
He batted to a brilliant 59 in the first essay
He again gets an unbeaten 109 in the second innings
Australia run into Laxman just as they were smelling victory
Still Australia can very much win this Test
But Laxman has SURELY delayed things for Australia
Hope some of the other Indian batsmen learn a lot from Laxman
Laxman has given a lot of hopes to the Indian fans
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Match State: Stumps - Day 3
Welcome to Kolkata for the Day 4 of this Test between Australia and
India
India hoping to save this game
That can happen only if Laxman and Dravid bat for a longer time
They might even have to bat the entire day
This is the first time in 18 years that India is following on in
Indian soil
The entire nation resting a lot of hopes on this another stylish
Hyderabadi right hand batter
But a lot depends on how Dravid is going to approach the game from
now
He has to bat well, NOT the way he has done in the last 3 innings
The first task for the Indians is to wipe off the 20 runs
On the other hand, Australia would be hoping to dismiss the Indians
as early as possible as they would not want to face a stiff 4th
innings target
Australians have seldom faltered - the Indians are known to mess up
things
But Laxman has given them enough confidence with his innings
yesterday
Laxman was elegance personified
Tendulkar failing in the second innings was a big blow to them
For all those who left the stadium after Tendulkar got out, really
missed marvellous cricket
Ganguly and Laxman have really brought back India in this Test
which was about to be finished in three days
Play about to start here as the players are making their way to the
centre
Kasprowicz will start to Laxman
75.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, yorker on target, Laxman digs it out
very well towards mid on
75.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run
75.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, just outside the off stump, short of
length ball, comes forward and lets the ball to Gilchrist
75.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, good length ball, nippy ball, goes
back and defends it towards cover point
75.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, pitched up, swings away, drives it
towards mid off
75.6 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, holds the bat
high and lets it to Gilchrist safely
End of over 76 (maiden) India 254/4 (trail by 20 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 13-6-34-0 (5nb)
R Dravid 7* (27b 1x4) VVS Laxman 109* (189b 19x4)
76.1 Warne to Dravid, no run, short and wide, Dravid positively cuts it
to short cover, finds the fielder as he always does
76.2 Warne to Dravid, one run, pitched up, drives back towards Wrane, he
dives and fumbles and so gets the run
76.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, confidently drives it towards mid on off
the front foot
76.4 Warne to Laxman, no run, flighted, low full toss, drives it back to
Warne all along the ground
76.5 Warne to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, turns away, comes
forward and decides not to play at it
76.6 Warne to Laxman, FOUR, flighted, reaches forward and drives it all
along the ground, this time, wide of the bowler to get the ball to
the long off ropes, Laxman starts in style
End of over 77 (5 runs) India 259/4 (trail by 15 runs)
SK Warne 21-2-92-1 (1w 1nb)
R Dravid 8* (29b 1x4) VVS Laxman 113* (193b 20x4)
77.1 Kasprowicz to Dravid, (noball) no run, outside the off stump, tries
to crack it through the off side off the front foot and misses
77.1 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, comes half forward and defends it
with a dead bat
77.2 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, pitches outside the off stump, curls
in a long way, Drabid goes back and lets it to the keeper
77.3 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, on target, comes a bit forward and
defends with a straight bat
77.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, (noball) no run, Kasprowicz oversteps again
77.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, goes back and defends it towards mid
wicket
77.5 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, defensive push to point
77.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, somehow manages it to defend it
towards gully
End of over 78 (2 runs) India 261/4 (trail by 13 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 14-6-36-0 (7nb)
VVS Laxman 113* (193b 20x4) R Dravid 8* (37b 1x4)
78.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, stretches forward and defends it
cautiously
78.2 Warne to Laxman, no run, comes forward and defends it towards the
off side
78.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, pitched up, drives it towards cover
78.4 Warne to Laxman, no run
78.5 Warne to Laxman, no run, goes back and flicks it wristily back to
the bowler, Warne picks it and throws back to the keeper, Laxman
has a stare for this
78.6 Warne to Laxman, no run
End of over 79 (maiden) India 261/4 (trail by 13 runs)
SK Warne 22-3-92-1 (1w 1nb)
R Dravid 8* (37b 1x4) VVS Laxman 113* (199b 20x4)
79.1 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run
79.2 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, comes forward and pushes it awkwardly
towards mid on
79.3 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, goes back and
lets the ball comfortably to Gilchrist
79.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, comes forward and defends it
compactly towards cover
79.5 Kasprowicz to Dravid, (noball) no run, oversteps as he brings the
ball in, goes back and taps it towards cover with no timing
79.5 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, curls in on off stump, comes a bit
forward and pushes it towards mid off
79.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, one run, taps it off the pads towards
backward square leg for the single, looked like it just got the
pads
End of over 80 (2 runs) India 263/4 (trail by 11 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 15-6-38-0 (8nb)
R Dravid 9* (44b 1x4) VVS Laxman 113* (199b 20x4)
McGrath brought back into the attack
80.1 McGrath to Dravid, no run, leans forward and pushes it to cover
point
80.2 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside off stump, swings away, goes
back and decides to let it to the keeper
After two balls, he takes the new ball now
80.3 McGrath to Dravid, no run, pitched up, outside the off stump,
Dravid cautiously comes forward and lets it to Gilchrist
80.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run
80.5 McGrath to Dravid, no run, goes back and defends it down well
80.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run, comes forward, not confidently though,
gets high on his pads outsside the off stump
End of over 81 (maiden) India 263/4 (trail by 11 runs)
GD McGrath 19-8-43-1
VVS Laxman 113* (199b 20x4) R Dravid 9* (50b 1x4)
81.1 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, directed down the leg side, tries to
glance it fine and misses it
81.2 Gillespie to Laxman, legbye: one run, on his pads, again, goes back
and treis to tap and gets only the pads and the ball tolls to
backward square leg for the leg-bye
81.3 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, on target, swinging in, comes forward
and tries to defend an manages to get only on the pads
81.4 Gillespie to Dravid, legbye: one run, swinging down the leg side,
taps it toqwards square leg, gets only the pads
81.5 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, straightish
ball, shoulders arms
81.6 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, fuller ball, very qucik indeed, Laxman
thursts his pads forward and lets the ball thunder into
Gilchrist's gloves
End of over 82 (2 runs, maiden) India 265/4 (trail by 9 runs)
JN Gillespie 18-5-62-2 (1w)
R Dravid 9* (52b 1x4) VVS Laxman 113* (203b 20x4)
82.1 McGrath to Dravid, one run, flicks it off the back foot in front of
square leg for that easy single
82.2 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, culrs in as
Laxman decides not to plat at it
82.3 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, false shot from
Laxman, goes for the front foot cover drive and gets beaten as the
ball moves off the seam
82.4 McGrath to Laxman, no run, on off stump, stays back and defends it
towards cover point
82.5 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, keeps a bit low,
takes the front fot well forward and leaves it to Gilchrist
82.6 McGrath to Laxman, no run, comes forward and drives it without
timing towards mid on
End of over 83 (1 run) India 266/4 (trail by 8 runs)
GD McGrath 20-8-44-1
R Dravid 10* (53b 1x4) VVS Laxman 113* (208b 20x4)
83.1 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, taps it to the off side and wants the
single, Laxman denies it
83.2 Gillespie to Dravid, legbye: FOUR, the ball comes in off the pitch,
Dravid wants to take the bat away, gets an inside edge and races
through bat pad gap to the fine leg fence, but signalled leg-byes
83.3 Gillespie to Dravid, no run
83.4 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward
and lets it to the keeper as usual
83.5 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, outside off stump, this time, Dravid
goes back and shoulders arms
83.6 Gillespie to Dravid, one run, on target, comes forward and flicks
it well to long leg for the single that will help him to keep
strike again
End of over 84 (5 runs) India 271/4 (trail by 3 runs)
JN Gillespie 19-5-63-2 (1w)
R Dravid 11* (59b 1x4) VVS Laxman 113* (208b 20x4)
84.1 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, good length ball,
Dravid has nothing to do with that ball
84.2 McGrath to Dravid, no run, stays back and turns the face of the bat
towards the slip cordon, the gully man dives and stops it
84.3 McGrath to Dravid, no run, comes forward and defends it towards
cover confidently, wanted the run infact, Laxman rightly refuses
it
84.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, good length ball,
Dravid not falling to that tempting line so far
84.5 McGrath to Dravid, no run, goes back and defends it to the off side
confidently as the ball kicked off the good length spot
84.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run, on leg stump, leans forward and pushes
it to mid wicket with good confidence
End of over 85 (maiden) India 271/4 (trail by 3 runs)
GD McGrath 21-9-44-1
VVS Laxman 113* (208b 20x4) R Dravid 11* (65b 1x4)
85.1 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
85.2 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
again
85.3 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, quick ball, again keeps it in that
corridor of uncertainity, Laxman shoulders arms
85.4 Gillespie to Laxman, one run, nippy ball, came in a long way,
Laxman awkwardly defends it down towards mid wicket by taking one
hand off the bat
85.5 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward
and lets the ball fly to Gilchrist
85.6 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, stretches forward and shoulders arms
for that fastish ball again outside the off stump
End of over 86 (1 run) India 272/4 (trail by 2 runs)
JN Gillespie 20-5-64-2 (1w)
VVS Laxman 114* (212b 20x4) R Dravid 11* (67b 1x4)
86.1 McGrath to Laxman, FOUR, leans forward and drives it very well
through the point region and also gets past the Australian tally
and the Aussies have to bat again
86.2 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short ball, swinging away, Laxman
positionf for the pull and then decides not to pay it
86.3 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short of length ball, outside the off
stump, left alone comfortably to the keeper
86.4 McGrath to Laxman, three runs, short ball again, Laxman positions
for the pull again and manages to pull it over McGrath towards
long off, the extra bouce did himthere
86.5 McGrath to Dravid, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends it
to the off side
86.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, goes for the
punch through cover off the back foot and is comprehensively
beaten
End of over 87 (7 runs) India 279/4 (lead by 5 runs)
GD McGrath 22-9-51-1
VVS Laxman 121* (216b 21x4) R Dravid 11* (69b 1x4)
87.1 Gillespie to Laxman, FOUR, just outside the off stump, the ball
nips back in, Laxman goes for the off drive, thick inside edge and
gets the four to fine leg
87.2 Gillespie to Laxman, FOUR, pitched up, drives it all along the
ground to long off with supreme authority
87.3 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, this time decides to shoulder arms as
it was from good length spot on a very nice line
87.4 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward
and lest it to the keeper
87.5 Gillespie to Laxman, FOUR, short of length ball, goes back and
punches it through the gully region as he plays that shot standing
up tall, nice timing continues from Laxman
87.6 Gillespie to Laxman, FOUR, very well pitched up, Laxman leans a bit
forward and despatches it in his usual style to the cover fence
and that takes his boundary tally to 25
End of over 88 (16 runs) India 295/4 (lead by 21 runs)
JN Gillespie 21-5-80-2 (1w)
R Dravid 11* (69b 1x4) VVS Laxman 137* (222b 25x4)
88.1 McGrath to Dravid, FOUR, goes back and punches it through the
vacant mid off region and he has enough bat on it to take all the
way to the ropes
88.2 McGrath to Dravid, no run
88.3 McGrath to Dravid, no run, short of length , left alone
88.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, short of length, bounces too high to
Gilchrist
88.5 McGrath to Dravid, no run
88.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run, short ball, Dravid decides to move away
by bending his back
End of over 89 (4 runs) India 299/4 (lead by 25 runs)
GD McGrath 23-9-55-1
VVS Laxman 137* (222b 25x4) R Dravid 15* (75b 2x4)
89.1 Gillespie to Laxman, FOUR, outside the off stump, plays away from
his body, but had very good control on that stroke as he caressed
it in the gap through cover
89.2 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, on target, goes back and defends it
cautiously
89.3 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, short ball, Laxman keeps himself away
from the ball quite comfortably
89.4 Gillespie to Laxman, one run, on his pads, flicks it very hard off
his pads to the man who is there in the deep square leg fence
89.5 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, super ball that leaves the right
hander very late, Dravid plays at it and misses
89.6 Gillespie to Dravid, one run, directed on his pads, taps it
backward of square leg and gets the single
End of over 90 (6 runs) India 305/4 (lead by 31 runs)
JN Gillespie 22-5-86-2 (1w)
R Dravid 16* (77b 2x4) VVS Laxman 142* (226b 26x4)
Match State: Drinks
90.1 McGrath to Dravid, no run, short ball, bouncing high over leg
stump. Dravid easily lets it to the keeper
90.2 McGrath to Dravid, no run, on target , good length ball, comes in
off the seam, Dravid hurriedly defends it towards cover
90.3 McGrath to Dravid, FOUR, just outside the off stump, Dravid leans
back and blzes it throuhg the 2 gullies to the 3rd man fence,
super shot from 'The Wall'
90.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, on target, keeps atrociously low, Dravid
watches it very well and defends it back to the bowler
90.5 McGrath to Dravid, no run, comes forwward and defends down with a
dead bat very confidently
90.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run, on off stump, moves back and across ,
defends it towards square leg quite comfortably though the ball
had some extra bounce
End of over 91 (4 runs) India 309/4 (lead by 35 runs)
GD McGrath 24-9-59-1
VVS Laxman 142* (226b 26x4) R Dravid 20* (83b 3x4)
Kasprowicz replaces Gillespie
91.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, wayward down the leg side, Laxman
tries to reach to it for the glance and misses
91.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, outside the off stump, guides it
deliberately wide of the slip region to 3rd man
91.3 Kasprowicz to Dravid, one run, on leg stump, leans forward and
flicks it to long leg for the easy single
91.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, FOUR, on his pads, Laxman beuatifully wrists
it through mid wicket leaning well forward , excellent timing and
placement again
91.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, outside the off stump, cracks it off
the back foot to the squarish 3rd man in a flash
91.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, (noball) no run, Kasprowicz continues to
overstep as he tries hard to fire it in, outside the off stump,
left alone to Gilchrist
91.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, on off stump, gets his body behind
very well and defends it back to Kasprowicz
End of over 92 (8 runs) India 317/4 (lead by 43 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 16-6-46-0 (9nb)
VVS Laxman 148* (230b 27x4) R Dravid 21* (86b 3x4)
92.1 McGrath to Laxman, one run, outside the off stump, cuts it to 3rd
man off the back foot
92.2 McGrath to Dravid, no run, on target, defends it off the back foot
confidently
92.3 McGrath to Dravid, no run, faster ball, on off stump, just short of
length, defends it well
92.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, fuller ball, comes forward and
shoulders arms
92.5 McGrath to Dravid, three runs, McGrath comes round the wicket and
keeps it on off stump, Dravid pushes it off the front foot
through the mid of region, Slater chases very well and saves a run
92.6 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short ball down the leg side, Laxman
decides not to go for the pull and bends down
End of over 93 (4 runs) India 321/4 (lead by 47 runs)
GD McGrath 25-9-63-1
R Dravid 24* (90b 3x4) VVS Laxman 149* (232b 27x4)
93.1 Kasprowicz to Dravid, two runs, directed on his pads, flicks it
very well with good wrist work to backward square leg and get two
before McGrath runs to the ball from long leg
93.2 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, just outside the off stump, tries to
play at it and misses it
93.3 Kasprowicz to Dravid, (noball) no run, another no-ball, keeps the
ball on off stump, Dravid defends it down to the off side
confidently
93.3 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, comes forward and defensively pushes
it to cover
93.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, comes forward and defends it towards
point off the front foot
93.5 Kasprowicz to Dravid, FOUR, pitched up on his pads, easy shot for
Dravid as he drives it off the pads through mid wicket
93.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, comes well forward and defends it
towards cover point very confidently
End of over 94 (7 runs) India 328/4 (lead by 54 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 17-6-53-0 (10nb)
VVS Laxman 149* (232b 27x4) R Dravid 30* (97b 4x4)
Warne is on now, will Laxman continue with his flow?
94.1 Warne to Laxman, one run, short and wide, goes back and hits it
deep point to get his 150
94.2 Warne to Dravid, FOUR, comes down the track and reaches to the ball
and drives it just wide of mid on and gets the ball to the ropes
94.3 Warne to Dravid, FOUR, full toss, cracks it through mid wicket
splendidly
94.4 Warne to Dravid, FOUR, short ball, bounces a bit low, leans back
and cracks it backward of point and gets three consecutive
boundaries off Warne
94.5 Warne to Dravid, no run, on his pads, cautiously defends it to the
off side
94.6 Warne to Dravid, no run, comes well forward and defends it to the
off side with his pads well in front, Warne shouts optimistically
End of over 95 (13 runs) India 341/4 (lead by 67 runs)
SK Warne 23-3-105-1 (1w 1nb)
VVS Laxman 150* (233b 27x4) R Dravid 42* (102b 7x4)
Steve Waugh opting for Ponting now
95.1 Ponting to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, swings away,
Laxman comes forward and leaves it to Gilchrist
95.2 Ponting to Laxman, no run, awayswinger, reaches for that ball and
drives it to point
95.3 Ponting to Laxman, no run, good length ball, swings away again,
comes forward and lets it to the keeper again
95.4 Ponting to Laxman, two runs, comes a bit forward and taps it
defensively towards cover, a misunderstanding there between 2
fielders gives away the couple
95.5 Ponting to Laxman, one run, pushes it off the back foot to wide of
mid off
95.6 Ponting to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, moves away,
Dravid has nothing to do with that ball
End of over 96 (3 runs) India 344/4 (lead by 70 runs)
RT Ponting 1-0-3-0
VVS Laxman 153* (238b 27x4) R Dravid 42* (103b 7x4)
96.1 Warne to Laxman, one run, comes forward and drives it well to deep
mid on for the single
96.2 Warne to Dravid, one run, steps out again and drives it confidently
to Gillespie at mid on again
96.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, stretches forward and defends it with the
bat and pad close to each other
96.4 Warne to Laxman, no run, stpes out and drives it to short cover,
Ponting sharply fields
96.5 Warne to Laxman, one run, outside the leg stump, goes back and
flicks it with his wrists to backward square leg
96.6 Warne to Dravid, one run, goes back and taps that ball to the
sweepr on the off side, taps it well as it bounced a bit more at
the last instance
End of over 97 (4 runs) India 348/4 (lead by 74 runs)
SK Warne 24-3-109-1 (1w 1nb)
R Dravid 44* (105b 7x4) VVS Laxman 155* (242b 27x4)
69 runs coming off the last 10 overs for India
97.1 Ponting to Dravid, no run, defends forward
97.2 Ponting to Dravid, one run, on his pads, flicks it to long leg
easily for the easy single
97.3 Ponting to Laxman, FOUR, comes forward for the drive, outside edge
and the ball flies to the 3rd man ropes, if there had been a 2nd
slip, it would have been bye bye for Laxman
97.4 Ponting to Laxman, no run, comes forward and pushes it towards
cover
97.5 Ponting to Laxman, no run, short of length and on target, goes back
and defends at it hurriedly
97.6 Ponting to Laxman, no run, nagging line outside the off stump,
Laxman plants his front foot forward and shoulders arms
End of over 98 (5 runs) India 353/4 (lead by 79 runs)
RT Ponting 2-0-8-0
R Dravid 45* (107b 7x4) VVS Laxman 159* (246b 28x4)
98.1 Warne to Dravid, no run, flighted ball , leans forward and drives
it to McGrath to mid off
98.2 Warne to Dravid, no run, comes forward and defends with a very
straight bat close to the pad
98.3 Warne to Dravid, no run, on his leg stump, good turn too, comes a
bit forward and defends confidently
98.4 Warne to Dravid, one run, short of length and turns away, goes back
and gently taps it towards backward point for the easy single
98.5 Warne to Laxman, no run, comes well forward and defends that
straight ball very easily
98.6 Warne to Laxman, no run, well flighted outside the off stump, gets
pitched up too, Laxman goes for the cover drive along the ground
and finds the man there
End of over 99 (1 run) India 354/4 (lead by 80 runs)
SK Warne 25-3-110-1 (1w 1nb)
R Dravid 46* (111b 7x4) VVS Laxman 159* (248b 28x4)
99.1 Ponting to Dravid, no run, on target, Dravid goes back and defends
very cautiously
99.2 Ponting to Dravid, one run, comes forward and guides it to 3rd man
quite deliberately
99.3 Ponting to Laxman, no run, play and miss outside the off stump
99.4 Ponting to Laxman, no run
99.5 Ponting to Laxman, no run, on his pads, taps it towards mid wicket
99.6 Ponting to Laxman, no run, drives it down to mid off
End of over 100 (1 run) India 355/4 (lead by 81 runs)
RT Ponting 3-0-9-0
R Dravid 47* (113b 7x4) VVS Laxman 159* (252b 28x4)
100.1 Warne to Dravid, no run, pitches it slightly up and turns away,
comes forward and gets beaten this time
100.2 Warne to Dravid, one run, full toss on his pads, drives it to
widish deep mid on for the single
100.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, comes forward to the pitch of the ball and
defends confidently
100.4 Warne to Laxman, no run, forces it to cover off the back foot with
very less timing
100.5 Warne to Laxman, FOUR, short and turning wide, Laxman cracks it
very well in the gap through cover to the fence, supreme shot from
Laxman
100.6 Warne to Laxman, no run, comes down the track and pushes it to the
fielder in the cover this time
End of over 101 (5 runs) India 360/4 (lead by 86 runs)
SK Warne 26-3-115-1 (1w 1nb)
R Dravid 48* (115b 7x4) VVS Laxman 163* (256b 29x4)
101.1 Ponting to Dravid, no run, fast ball outside the off stump,
gilchrist up to the stumps and fumbles it
101.2 Ponting to Dravid, legbye: two runs, outside the off stump, reaches
to it way outside and misses as it rolls towards 3rd man between
slip and gully
101.3 Ponting to Dravid, no run
101.4 Ponting to Dravid, no run
101.5 Ponting to Dravid, one run, drives it just wide of mid off for the
single
101.6 Ponting to Laxman, FOUR, on his pads, times it incredibly off his
pads with a wristy flick in front of square leg to the ropes
End of over 102 (7 runs) India 367/4 (lead by 93 runs)
RT Ponting 4-0-14-0
R Dravid 49* (120b 7x4) VVS Laxman 167* (257b 30x4)
102.1 Warne to Dravid, one run, leans back and cracks it to the sweeper
on the cover fence for his 50
102.2 Warne to Laxman, no run, steps out and drives it back hard to the
bowler, Warne picks it and throws back to the Gilchrist juust past
the batsman
102.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, short ball, Laxman moves away, Gilchrist
collects well
102.4 Warne to Laxman, no run, flighted ball outside the off stump,
drives it sweetly to cover, diving save there
102.5 Warne to Laxman, FOUR, takes it on the full and drives it all along
the ground with his wrists to long on and reaches his highest Test
score
102.6 Warne to Laxman, bye: FOUR, outside the leg stump, tries to flick
it very fine and misses as the ball runs very fine to the ropes
End of over 103 (9 runs) India 376/4 (lead by 102 runs)
SK Warne 27-3-120-1 (1w 1nb)
R Dravid 50* (121b 7x4) VVS Laxman 171* (262b 31x4)
103.1 Ponting to Dravid, no run, comes forward and defends it cautiously
to the on isde
103.2 Ponting to Dravid, no run, on off stump, comes forward and defends
it back towards the bowler very confedently
103.3 Ponting to Dravid, no run
103.4 Ponting to Dravid, no run, rapped on the pads, Dravid is forward,
loud shout, turned down, looked very close indeed
103.5 Ponting to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
103.6 Ponting to Dravid, no run, rapped on the pads again, loud shout
turned down, well outside the off stump this time
End of over 104 (maiden) India 376/4 (lead by 102 runs)
RT Ponting 5-1-14-0
VVS Laxman 171* (262b 31x4) R Dravid 50* (127b 7x4)
Laxman and Dravid have batted extremely well this session
Not only have managed to survive the session
They have also scored runs a very good pace
They have got 122 runs in this session clearly frustrating the
Aussies
Now their job is not done
They have to bat for much longer to put India in a stronger
position
Get back to us in about 35 mins , 0640 hrs GMT for more LIVE action
Match State: Lunch - Day 4
India get a very healthy 122 from 29 overs in the session before
Lunch
All the Australian players coming out to the field
In the last Test, Tendulkar and Dravid played out a session and
when they came back after Lunch, Australia fought back very well
and almost dismissed India in the second session
India would not be looking forward to such a performance again
Glenn McGrath will start proceedings after Lunch
104.1 McGrath to Laxman, FOUR, starts very well, just outside the off
stump, leans forward and caresses it through cover, what did
Laxman have for Lunch?
104.2 McGrath to Laxman, no run, nips back a long way, Laxan stays back
and defends it down well
104.3 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, Laxman stays as
he is and lest the ball to the keeper
104.4 McGrath to Laxman, no run, comes in off the pitch, Laxman goes back
and defends it very well to the off side again
104.5 McGrath to Laxman, no run, this time pushes it towards cover off
the back foot
104.6 McGrath to Laxman, two runs, outside the off stump, pitched up,
drives it very well through cover, Steve Waugh dives and gets a
hand to it and slows down that well timed shot saving 2 more runs
End of over 105 (6 runs) India 382/4 (lead by 108 runs)
GD McGrath 26-9-69-1
R Dravid 50* (127b 7x4) VVS Laxman 177* (268b 32x4)
105.1 Ponting to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, swings away,
shoulders arms
105.2 Ponting to Dravid, no run, on off stump, cautiously defends it to
the off side off the front foot
105.3 Ponting to Dravid, no run, pitched up, drives it to cover
105.4 Ponting to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, curls away, left
alone cautiously
105.5 Ponting to Dravid, FOUR, leans to that ball outside the off stump
and drives it to the cover fence exquisitely
105.6 Ponting to Dravid, no run, short of length, good bounce, puts his
front foot forward and lets the ball fly to the keeper
End of over 106 (4 runs) India 386/4 (lead by 112 runs)
RT Ponting 6-1-18-0
VVS Laxman 177* (268b 32x4) R Dravid 54* (133b 8x4)
106.1 McGrath to Laxman, no run, fuller ball, swings in, still not enough
to come anywhere near the off stump, Laxman safely lest it to
Gilchrist
106.2 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short ball, very well directed, Laxman
moves away just in time, super ball from the tall fast bowler
106.3 McGrath to Laxman, no run, good length, drives it on the up very
confidently straight to the man at cover
106.4 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short of length ball, goes back and
defends it firmly towards cover
106.5 McGrath to Laxman, FOUR, the ball comes in off the pitch, Laxman
slashes at it, a thick edge carries the ball to the 3rd man ropes
past the 1st slip man
106.6 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short of length, bounces up for the cut,
Laxman rocks back and cits it, but could not place it the gap this
time
End of over 107 (4 runs) India 390/4 (lead by 116 runs)
GD McGrath 27-9-73-1
R Dravid 54* (133b 8x4) VVS Laxman 181* (274b 33x4)
107.1 Ponting to Dravid, one run, on target, moves a bit forward and
pushes it towards mid on for a quick single
107.2 Ponting to Laxman, no run, leans forward and flicks it off his
wrists to mid wicket as the ball swings in well
107.3 Ponting to Laxman, one run, leans to that ball outside the off
stump and drives it through extra cover, Kasprowicz dives to his
left and stops very well
107.4 Ponting to Dravid, one run, guies it to squarish 3rd man as the
ball was well outside the off stump
107.5 Ponting to Laxman, no run, comes forward and defends it to the off
side comfortably and confidently
107.6 Ponting to Laxman, no run, forces that incoming ball towards mid on
off the back foot
End of over 108 (3 runs) India 393/4 (lead by 119 runs)
RT Ponting 7-1-21-0
R Dravid 56* (135b 8x4) VVS Laxman 182* (278b 33x4)
108.1 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
108.2 McGrath to Dravid, two runs, on target, comes a bit forward and
taps it off his pads to backward square leg
108.3 McGrath to Dravid, no run
108.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, swings away too
far, Dravid thrusts his front foot forward and lest the ball to
the keeper
108.5 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, leans well
forward and defends it wtuh authority and confidence
108.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, left alone to
Gilchrist
End of over 109 (2 runs) India 395/4 (lead by 121 runs)
GD McGrath 28-9-75-1
VVS Laxman 182* (278b 33x4) R Dravid 58* (141b 8x4)
109.1 Ponting to Laxman, one run, drives it backward of point very well
for just the single
109.2 Ponting to Dravid, one run, taps it towards mid wicket, Laxman
calls and hesitates and makes it a risky single, throw also going
wayward helping Laxman
109.3 Ponting to Laxman, no run, drives it well to mid off, off the front
foot
109.4 Ponting to Laxman, no run, just outside the off stump, fastish
ball, stays where he is and defends it away from the body
109.5 Ponting to Laxman, one run, comes forward and defends it just
forward of the gully for the easy single
109.6 Ponting to Dravid, no run, on his pads, comes forward and defends
it down to the on side
End of over 110 (3 runs) India 398/4 (lead by 124 runs)
RT Ponting 8-1-24-0
VVS Laxman 184* (282b 33x4) R Dravid 59* (143b 8x4)
Gillespie getting into the attack now
110.1 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, on target, comes half forward and
defends it towards backward point
110.2 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, nice bounce
there, pushes it towards point
110.3 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, fastish ball, goes back and defends
with a wristy flick
110.4 Gillespie to Laxman, one run, pushes it off the back foot towards
mid wicket for the single
110.5 Gillespie to Dravid, two runs, tucks it down off the back foot to
backward square leg
110.6 Gillespie to Dravid, one run, taps it towards mid on for a quick
single
End of over 111 (4 runs) India 402/4 (lead by 128 runs)
JN Gillespie 23-5-90-2 (1w)
R Dravid 62* (145b 8x4) VVS Laxman 185* (286b 33x4)
111.1 Ponting to Dravid, four runs, short ball, pulls it in style, Slater
does the saving hard, but still get four due to overthrows
111.2 Ponting to Dravid, two runs, flicks it hard to backward square leg
and gets a couple
111.3 Ponting to Dravid, no run, comes forward and defends it forward
111.4 Ponting to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward and
shoulders arms
111.5 Ponting to Dravid, no run, drives it hard to mid off very
confidently
111.6 Ponting to Dravid, no run, comes forward and defends it towards
gully
End of over 112 (6 runs) India 408/4 (lead by 134 runs)
RT Ponting 9-1-30-0
VVS Laxman 185* (286b 33x4) R Dravid 68* (151b 8x4)
112.1 Gillespie to Laxman, FOUR, outside the off stump, deliberately
guides it between the two slips
112.2 Gillespie to Laxman, one run, pushes it off the back foot to the
squarish third man
112.3 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, fuller ball, fastish too, comes
forwward and lets it to the keeper
112.4 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, comes half forward and pushes it
towards mid on
112.5 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, Dravid holds
his bat high and lest the ball safely to the keeper
112.6 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, short of length ball, Dravid defends
at it, the ball bounces near the off stump, Dravid does some
dancing there to prevent the ball from the stumps
End of over 113 (5 runs) India 413/4 (lead by 139 runs)
JN Gillespie 24-5-95-2 (1w)
VVS Laxman 190* (288b 34x4) R Dravid 68* (155b 8x4)
Some problem with the ball now
The umpires looking for some balls of the same wear and tear
Steve Waugh decides to bring in some off spin in the form of Mark
Waugh
113.1 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, comes forward and defends cautiously
113.2 ME Waugh to Laxman, one run, turns down the leg very much, Laxman
goes back and taps it to backward square leg
113.3 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, down the leg side again, Dravid goes
for the same tap and misses it
113.4 ME Waugh to Dravid, FOUR, leans well forward and comes to the pitch
of that ball and drives it all the way to the long on fence
113.5 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, Stretches his
pad out and gets it on the pad
113.6 ME Waugh to Dravid, one run, comes forward and drives it towards
deep mid on for the single to keep strike
End of over 114 (6 runs) India 419/4 (lead by 145 runs)
ME Waugh 9-1-31-0
R Dravid 73* (159b 9x4) VVS Laxman 191* (290b 34x4)
114.1 Gillespie to Dravid, one run, leans forward and drives it along the
ground to deep square leg
114.2 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, short of length ball, Laxman goes back
and defnds it towards point
114.3 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, short of length, nippy ball too,
Laxman defends it to the off side cautiously
114.4 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, short ball, angling down the leg side,
Laxman easily keeps away from the line of the ball
114.5 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, well pitched up, stands up tall and
cracks it to cover where Steve Waugh fields
114.6 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, on target, pitches outside and comes
in, Laxman stays back and defends towards mid wicket
End of over 115 (1 run) India 420/4 (lead by 146 runs)
JN Gillespie 25-5-96-2 (1w)
R Dravid 74* (160b 9x4) VVS Laxman 191* (295b 34x4)
115.1 ME Waugh to Dravid, FOUR, short ball, Dravid goes to the back foot
in a flash and pulls it to deep mid wicket with extreme authority
115.2 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, comes forward and defends it to the off
side
115.3 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, goes back and taps it towards cover
115.4 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, turning down the leg, tries to flick
and misses
115.5 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, comes forward and drives that flighted
ball back to Mark Waugh
115.6 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, deliberately
pads at it
End of over 116 (4 runs) India 424/4 (lead by 150 runs)
ME Waugh 10-1-35-0
VVS Laxman 191* (295b 34x4) R Dravid 78* (166b 10x4)
116.1 Gillespie to Laxman, one run, turns it to long leg pretty
comfortably
116.2 Gillespie to Dravid, legbye: one run, the ball comes in sharply,
tries to defend at it, the ball hurries to him and hits him on the
awkward spot and they cross over for a legbye
Dravid getting some attention now from Andrew Leipus
116.3 Gillespie to Laxman, two runs, taps it to backward point, a fumble
there and an overthrow gives Laxman a couple
116.4 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, moves away off the seam, Laxman plays
and misses
116.5 Gillespie to Laxman, one run, pushes it just off the pads to
backward square leg
116.6 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, pitched well up on off stump, Dravid
cautiously defends it with a very straight bat
End of over 117 (5 runs) India 429/4 (lead by 155 runs)
JN Gillespie 26-5-100-2 (1w)
VVS Laxman 195* (299b 34x4) R Dravid 78* (168b 10x4)
117.1 ME Waugh to Laxman, one run, goes back and turns it to long leg
very easily to reach his 196th run
117.2 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, defensive push towards point off the
front foot
117.3 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, goes back and pulls it to short mid
wicket
117.4 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, reaches well forward and defends it
with the pad well in front
117.5 ME Waugh to Dravid, one run, comes forward and drives it across
from off stump to deep mid on
117.6 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, leans forward and drives it to cover
End of over 118 (2 runs) India 431/4 (lead by 157 runs)
ME Waugh 11-1-37-0
R Dravid 79* (172b 10x4) VVS Laxman 196* (301b 34x4)
118.1 Gillespie to Dravid, no run
118.2 Gillespie to Dravid, no run
118.3 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, Dravid leans
well forward and gets beatn as he tries to defend at that one
118.4 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, swings well
too, comes forward and across and pushes it towards mid off
118.5 Gillespie to Dravid, FOUR, on his pads, flicks it in real beauty to
the mid wicket ropes for the partnership to cross the 200 mark
118.6 Gillespie to Dravid, one run, directed down the leg side, turns it
to long leg with some nice wristy work to keep strike
End of over 119 (5 runs) India 436/4 (lead by 162 runs)
JN Gillespie 27-5-105-2 (1w)
R Dravid 84* (178b 11x4) VVS Laxman 196* (301b 34x4)
Match State: Drinks
119.1 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, fastish ball outside the off stump,
pads away
119.2 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, on target, cautiously defends off the
back foot
119.3 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, reaches forward and defends it with bat
and pad close to each other
119.4 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, turns in sharply, comes forward, then
leans back and defends it
119.5 ME Waugh to Dravid, one run, goes back and taps it off his pads to
backward square leg and jogs across for the run
119.6 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, comes confidently forward and defends
it very well
End of over 120 (1 run) India 437/4 (lead by 163 runs)
ME Waugh 12-1-38-0
R Dravid 85* (183b 11x4) VVS Laxman 196* (302b 34x4)
120.1 Gillespie to Dravid, no run
120.2 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, fuller ball, outside the off stump,
thrusts his front foot forward and lest the ball to Gilchrist
120.3 Gillespie to Dravid, FOUR, on target, the ball comes in, keeps a
bit low, super wristy flick to the mid wicket fence
120.4 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, short of lentgh ball, outside the off
stump, goes back and defends it cautiously
120.5 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, comes confidently forward and defends
it towards mid off
120.6 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, curls it,
Dravud decides not to play at it
End of over 121 (4 runs) India 441/4 (lead by 167 runs)
JN Gillespie 28-5-109-2 (1w)
VVS Laxman 196* (302b 34x4) R Dravid 89* (189b 12x4)
121.1 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, flicks it off his pads to short mid
wicket
121.2 ME Waugh to Laxman, FOUR, leans for that ball outside the off stump
and drives it elegantly to the cover fence to reach his double
hundred
121.3 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run
121.4 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run
121.5 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run
121.6 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run
End of over 122 (4 runs) India 445/4 (lead by 171 runs)
ME Waugh 13-1-42-0
R Dravid 89* (189b 12x4) VVS Laxman 200* (308b 35x4)
Kasprowicz comes back
122.1 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run
122.2 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run
122.3 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, goes back and defends down well
122.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, one run, short ball on leg stump, Dravid goes
for the hook, does not connect well, rolls backward of square leg
122.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run
122.6 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, on off stump, stays where he is and
defends it towards point
End of over 123 (1 run) India 446/4 (lead by 172 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 18-6-54-0 (10nb)
R Dravid 90* (193b 12x4) VVS Laxman 200* (310b 35x4)
123.1 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, drives it off his pads to short mid
wicket
123.2 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, on off stump, comes forward and defends
it to the off side
123.3 ME Waugh to Dravid, two runs, drops it very short, goes for the
pull, gets the bottom edge and the ball rolls to fine leg
123.4 ME Waugh to Dravid, one run, pushes back past the bowler to long on
for the single
This is the record for India for the 5th wicket
123.5 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, pushes it towards cover off the front
foot
123.6 ME Waugh to Laxman, one run, turns it off the pads to long leg to
bring up the 450
End of over 124 (4 runs) India 450/4 (lead by 176 runs)
ME Waugh 14-1-46-0
VVS Laxman 201* (312b 35x4) R Dravid 93* (197b 12x4)
124.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, FOUR, leans forward and blazes it through the
covers for yet another boundary
124.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, short ball, Laxman bends down not
wanting to pull
124.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, pushes it towards cover off the back
fot as he jumps up to play that push
124.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, short ball, swivels and plays the
mistimed pull and the ball rolls to mid wicket harmlessly
124.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, left alone to
Gilchrist
124.6 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, short and wide, cuts it to backward
point and gets the single to retain strike
End of over 125 (5 runs) India 455/4 (lead by 181 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 19-6-59-0 (10nb)
VVS Laxman 206* (318b 36x4) R Dravid 93* (197b 12x4)
Warne comes to bowl now
125.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, leans back, stands up tall and pushes it
to mid off as Warne comes round the wicket
125.2 Warne to Laxman, no run
125.3 Warne to Laxman, FOUR, steps down the track and takes it on the
full and despatches it to the mid wicket fence to reach the
highest score by any Indian against Australia
125.4 Warne to Laxman, one run, comes down again, and pushes it to mid
wicket again
125.5 Warne to Dravid, no run, comes down and defends it , not very
convincingly this time
125.6 Warne to Dravid, no run, outside the leg stump, turning in, Dravid
deliberately pads it away
End of over 126 (5 runs) India 460/4 (lead by 186 runs)
SK Warne 28-3-125-1 (1w 1nb)
VVS Laxman 211* (322b 37x4) R Dravid 93* (199b 12x4)
126.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, two runs, short ball, pulls it in front of
square leg
126.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, flicks it to backward square leg
126.3 Kasprowicz to Dravid, one run, directed on his pads, flicks it to
backward square leg
126.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, ggod length ball, bounces well too,
stands up tall and pushes it to mid off
126.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, legbye: one run, tries to flick it and gets
the ball on the pads and the ball rolls rto 3rd man
126.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, two runs, outside the off stump, Dravid leans
forward and deliberately guides it to 3rd mana nd runs very well
to make it two
End of over 127 (7 runs) India 467/4 (lead by 193 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 20-6-65-0 (10nb)
VVS Laxman 214* (326b 37x4) R Dravid 96* (201b 12x4)
127.1 Warne to Laxman, FOUR, steps out and comes to the pitch of the ball
outside the leg stump and inside outs it to the cover fence
127.2 Warne to Laxman, no run, outside the leg stump, reaches to it with
his front foot well forward and defends it
127.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, goes back and flicks it towards mid wicket
as that ball was dropped short
127.4 Warne to Laxman, no run, stretches to that ball outside the leg
stump and defends it to the on side
127.5 Warne to Laxman, no run, goes back and defends it to mid wicket
127.6 Warne to Laxman, no run
End of over 128 (4 runs) India 471/4 (lead by 197 runs)
SK Warne 29-3-129-1 (1w 1nb)
R Dravid 96* (201b 12x4) VVS Laxman 218* (332b 38x4)
128.1 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, just outside the off stump, good
bounce there, Dravid stays back and defends it down well
128.2 Kasprowicz to Dravid, one run, flicks it off his thighs in front of
square leg
128.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, two runs, taps it in front of point and takes
a risky run and gets the two due to an overthrow
128.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, pushes it in front of point this
time, this time near to Hayden there, so no runs
128.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, short ball pulls it harshly to deep
mid wicket
128.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward
and defends compactly
End of over 129 (4 runs) India 475/4 (lead by 201 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 21-6-69-0 (10nb)
VVS Laxman 221* (335b 38x4) R Dravid 97* (204b 12x4)
129.1 Warne to Laxman, one run, turns it to backward square leg very
wristily
129.2 Warne to Dravid, FOUR, on his pads, steps out and drives it very
wel to dep mid wicket all along the ground and reaches his ton,
first one against Australia
129.3 Warne to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, turns away, left
alone
129.4 Warne to Dravid, no run, flighted on off stump, pushes it to mid
off
129.5 Warne to Dravid, no run, low full toos, taps it back to the bowler
129.6 Warne to Dravid, no run, on his pads, defends it to the on side
carefully
End of over 130 (5 runs) India 480/4 (lead by 206 runs)
SK Warne 30-3-134-1 (1w 1nb)
VVS Laxman 222* (336b 38x4) R Dravid 101* (209b 13x4)
130.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, short ball, on leg stump, bends down
low and the ball harmlessly flies to Gilchrist
130.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, on target, to much bounce there,
Laxman jumps and defends it down very well
130.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, outside the off stump, drives hard,
thick edge and the ball goes to the square 3rd man
130.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, short ball, well directed by
Kasprowicz, Dravid also does well and leaves it alone
130.5 Kasprowicz to Dravid, one run, taps it towards fine leg
130.6 Kasprowicz to Laxman, (noball) FOUR, short of length and oversteps
too, stands up tall and times it very well in the gap through
cover
130.6 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, flicks it to mid wicket and decides
not to run
End of over 131 (7 runs) India 487/4 (lead by 213 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 22-6-76-0 (11nb)
R Dravid 102* (211b 13x4) VVS Laxman 227* (341b 39x4)
Steve Waugh gets to Hayden now
131.1 Hayden to Dravid, FOUR, starts with a short ball, pulls it very
well to backward square leg very comfortably
131.2 Hayden to Dravid, no run, just outside the off stump, good length
this time, comes forward and defends it
131.3 Hayden to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, quick ball, left
alone comfortably
131.4 Hayden to Dravid, no run, just outside the off stump, comes in a
bit, Dravid lets it to the keeper knowing where his off stump is
131.5 Hayden to Dravid, no run, on off stump, cautiously defends it
towards mid on
131.6 Hayden to Dravid, no run
End of over 132 (4 runs) India 491/4 (lead by 217 runs)
ML Hayden 1-0-4-0
VVS Laxman 227* (341b 39x4) R Dravid 106* (217b 14x4)
Slater will bowl the last over before Tea
132.1 Slater to Laxman, no run, on off stump, comes forward and pushes it
to the off side cautiously
132.2 Slater to Laxman, no run, pushes it to mid wicket off his pads
132.3 Slater to Laxman, no run, on off stump, leans well forward and
defends it towards cover
132.4 Slater to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, bounce and away
movement, left alone
132.5 Slater to Laxman, no run, pitched up on off stump, comes a bit
forward and pushes it to short cover
132.6 Slater to Laxman, no run, this time the ball comes in, comes
forward and defends it
End of over 133 (maiden) India 491/4 (lead by 217 runs)
MJ Slater 1-1-0-0
R Dravid 106* (217b 14x4) VVS Laxman 227* (347b 39x4)
India continue to dominate the day
That session saw Laxman reach his double century
and Dravid gets to his first ton against Australia
India scoring 115 in that session off 29 overs
Dravid and Laxman really frustrating Australia and India is about
to break the Australian winning streak
Match State: Tea - Day 4
Rahul 'The Wall' Dravid and 'The Class' Laxman comes out to bat now
133.1 Hayden to Dravid, one run, on his pads, taps it off his pads to
backward square leg
133.2 Hayden to Laxman, one run, full toss, guides it to 3rd man for the
single
133.3 Hayden to Dravid, no run, comes forward and defends it towards
cover
133.4 Hayden to Dravid, one run, taps it off the pads in front of forward
short leg for the single
133.5 Hayden to Laxman, no run, rapped on the pads, off the inside edge,
loud shout, left unanswered
133.6 Hayden to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, goes back and
across and lets the ball to the keeper
End of over 134 (3 runs) India 494/4 (lead by 220 runs)
ML Hayden 2-0-7-0
R Dravid 108* (220b 14x4) VVS Laxman 228* (350b 39x4)
134.1 McGrath to Dravid, no run
134.2 McGrath to Dravid, no run
134.3 McGrath to Dravid, no run, fuller ball, outside the off stump, left
alone safely
134.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, comes forward and pushes it to point
134.5 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward and
left alone to the keeper
134.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run
End of over 135 (maiden) India 494/4 (lead by 220 runs)
GD McGrath 29-10-75-1
VVS Laxman 228* (350b 39x4) R Dravid 108* (226b 14x4)
135.1 Hayden to Laxman, one run, turns it to backward square leg for the
single
135.2 Hayden to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, moves away, puts
his front fot forward and lets alone to the keeper
135.3 Hayden to Dravid, no run, just outside the off stump, keeps a bit
low, play and miss from Dravid
135.4 Hayden to Dravid, no run, yorker on off stump, Dravid leans forward
and digs it out towards mid off
135.5 Hayden to Dravid, one run, goes back and works that short of length
ball in front of square leg
135.6 Hayden to Laxman, no run, full toss outside the of stump, tired
push towards mid off
End of over 136 (2 runs) India 496/4 (lead by 222 runs)
ML Hayden 3-0-9-0
R Dravid 109* (230b 14x4) VVS Laxman 229* (352b 39x4)
136.1 McGrath to Dravid, no run, comes forward and pushes it towards mid
offf with a straight bat
136.2 McGrath to Dravid, no run, on off stump, leans forward and defends
to the off side
136.3 McGrath to Dravid, no run, defends back towards the bowler
136.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, defends it towards point off the back
foot
136.5 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
136.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run, moves across and forward and pushes it
along the ground to mid on
End of over 137 (maiden) India 496/4 (lead by 222 runs)
GD McGrath 30-11-75-1
VVS Laxman 229* (352b 39x4) R Dravid 109* (236b 14x4)
137.1 Hayden to Laxman, no run
137.2 Hayden to Laxman, one run, on target, defends it just wide of Steve
Waugh at cover
137.3 Hayden to Dravid, FOUR, drives it very well, very good looking on
drive past the bowler to long on
137.4 Hayden to Dravid, one run, flicks it to deep mid wicket
137.5 Hayden to Laxman, no run
137.6 Hayden to Laxman, no run, pushes back towards the bowler, Hayden
bends down and fields well
End of over 138 (6 runs) India 502/4 (lead by 228 runs)
ML Hayden 4-0-15-0
R Dravid 114* (238b 15x4) VVS Laxman 230* (356b 39x4)
138.1 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
cautiously
138.2 McGrath to Dravid, FOUR, leans forward and perfectly times it
through cover, Dravid jogs as he is suffering from cramps
138.3 McGrath to Dravid, no run, on off stump, puts his front foot
forward and across and defends it
138.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
cautiously
138.5 McGrath to Dravid, no run
138.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run, comes well forward to defend it down
compactly
End of over 139 (4 runs) India 506/4 (lead by 232 runs)
GD McGrath 31-11-79-1
VVS Laxman 230* (356b 39x4) R Dravid 118* (244b 16x4)
139.1 Hayden to Laxman, no run, on off stump, steep rise, defends down
well
139.2 Hayden to Laxman, no run, short ball, down the leg side, bends down
easily
139.3 Hayden to Laxman, one run, pitched up, outside the off stump,
drives it to the sweeper on the off side off the front foot
139.4 Hayden to Dravid, no run, on off stump, curls in over off stump,
left alone
139.5 Hayden to Dravid, no run, drives it to mid off
139.6 Hayden to Dravid, no run, on off stump, comes forward and defends
it
End of over 140 (1 run) India 507/4 (lead by 233 runs)
ML Hayden 5-0-16-0
VVS Laxman 231* (359b 39x4) R Dravid 118* (247b 16x4)
140.1 McGrath to Laxman, no run, stands up tall and pushes defensively to
cover
140.2 McGrath to Laxman, no run, slow full toss on target, reads it and
defends it towards the bowler
140.3 McGrath to Laxman, no run, on off stump, defends off the front foot
cautiously
140.4 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short ball, did not bounce much, down
the leg side, Laxman bends very much low to avoid that ball
140.5 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short ball, goes for the pull and gets
it on the helmet
140.6 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short ball, down the leg side, left
alone
End of over 141 (maiden) India 507/4 (lead by 233 runs)
GD McGrath 32-12-79-1
R Dravid 118* (247b 16x4) VVS Laxman 231* (365b 39x4)
141.1 Hayden to Dravid, one run
141.2 Hayden to Laxman, FOUR, pitched up on target, punches it past the
bowler to long on
141.3 Hayden to Laxman, one run, pulls it in front of square leg to reach
236
141.4 Hayden to Dravid, one run, on his thighs, turns it to long leg for
the single
141.5 Hayden to Laxman, no run, goes back and flicks it to mid wicket
141.6 Hayden to Laxman, one run, on off stump, flicks it with his wrist
to reacfh the highest score by an Indian in Test cricket
End of over 142 (8 runs) India 515/4 (lead by 241 runs)
ML Hayden 6-0-24-0
VVS Laxman 237* (369b 40x4) R Dravid 120* (249b 16x4)
142.1 McGrath to Laxman, one run, leans forward and drives it to deep
point
142.2 McGrath to Dravid, no run, quicker delivery just outside the off
stump, goes back and defends it
142.3 McGrath to Dravid, one run
142.4 McGrath to Laxman, no run
142.5 McGrath to Laxman, no run, stands up tall and pushes it back to the
bowler as he picks up and threatens to throw it back
142.6 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short ball, Laxman bends down easily
End of over 143 (2 runs) India 517/4 (lead by 243 runs)
GD McGrath 33-12-81-1
R Dravid 121* (251b 16x4) VVS Laxman 238* (373b 40x4)
143.1 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, on target, defends it to mid wicket
143.2 Kasprowicz to Dravid, one run, goes back and flicks it to backward
square leg
143.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, on off stump, goes back and flicks it
defensively to mid on
143.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, cuts it square of the wicket on the
off side and gets the ball to the deep point fielder
143.5 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, on target, comes forward and defends
it to the on side cautiously
143.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run
End of over 144 (2 runs) India 519/4 (lead by 245 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 23-6-78-0 (11nb)
VVS Laxman 239* (375b 40x4) R Dravid 122* (255b 16x4)
Gillespie comes in with the ball now
144.1 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
safely
144.2 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, wide outside the off stump, tries to
slap it and misses it
144.3 Gillespie to Laxman, one run, stands up tall on his back foot and
eases it to the deep point fielder again
144.4 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, goes back and
across and lets the ball to the keeper
144.5 Gillespie to Dravid, no run
144.6 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, short ball, Dravid easily goes beneath
that one as it bounced too high
End of over 145 (1 run) India 520/4 (lead by 246 runs)
JN Gillespie 29-5-110-2 (1w)
VVS Laxman 240* (378b 40x4) R Dravid 122* (258b 16x4)
Dravid and Laxman have put on 288* till now
145.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, short ball,
left alone
145.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, comes forward and puishes it to cover
145.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, leans back and caresses it to the
man in the sweeper position on the off side
145.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, one run, bouncy ball on leg stump, taps it
backward of square leg for the single which was actually walked
145.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, outside the off stump, guides it to
3rd man
145.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, one run, lazy push to deep point for another
walk
End of over 146 (4 runs) India 524/4 (lead by 250 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 24-6-82-0 (11nb)
R Dravid 124* (260b 16x4) VVS Laxman 242* (382b 40x4)
146.1 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, on off stump, comes a bit forward and
defends it to the off side
146.2 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, defends it towards cover again
146.3 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
safely
146.4 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, just outside the off stump, goes back
and across and defends it cautiously to cover
146.5 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, short of length, bounces well, Dravid
jumps and defends it down well
146.6 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, short ball, down the leg side, not
causing any concern to Dravid
End of over 147 (maiden) India 524/4 (lead by 250 runs)
JN Gillespie 30-6-110-2 (1w)
VVS Laxman 242* (382b 40x4) R Dravid 124* (266b 16x4)
147.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, short ball again. Laxman swivels and
plays the pull , misses the ball and gets on the helmet
147.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, outside the off, nicely swings in.
late movement. ball left alone by Laxman
147.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, on the off, pushed to extra covers
147.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, on the middle and leg, played off
his hips to midwicket. easy run as Mark Waugh fields
147.5 Kasprowicz to Dravid, one run, short of length, turned to fineleg.
They slowly walk for a single
Dravid is fairly tired, though Laxman seems to have a fair bit of
energy in spite of being there on the field for a longer time
147.6 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, on the off, played neatly to long
off
End of over 148 (3 runs) India 527/4 (lead by 253 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 25-6-85-0 (11nb)
VVS Laxman 244* (387b 40x4) R Dravid 125* (267b 16x4)
drinks called
Match State: Drinks
The partnership for the 5th wicket is 295 runs
148.1 Gillespie to Laxman, FOUR, outside the off, bouncing, hit over deep
backward point! excellent shot
148.2 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, on the off, didn't time it well to
this overpitched ball, played to midoff
Laxman 2 short of 250, the pair 1 short of 300 partnership
148.3 Gillespie to Laxman, no run, played to short covers, Gillespie runs
and picks up himself
148.4 Gillespie to Laxman, one run, played to sweeper covers, 300
partnership up
Gillespie spread both his arms while bowling this ball in a funny
manner - probably hoping to distract Laxman
148.5 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, outside the off, sharp off cutter,
played defensively to short covers
148.6 Gillespie to Dravid, no run, well outside the off, faster ball,
climbs up considerably. left alone by Dravid
End of over 149 (5 runs) India 532/4 (lead by 258 runs)
JN Gillespie 31-6-115-2 (1w)
VVS Laxman 249* (391b 41x4) R Dravid 125* (269b 16x4)
149.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, on the off, played superbly to
sweeper covers, gets to his 250*
149.2 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, outside the off, a bit of mixup as
Dravid strokes and wants a run, but is sent back
Laxman acknowledges the crowd after his superb 250*
149.3 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, on the off, played to midoff
149.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, outside the off, swings in a bit,
left alone
149.5 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, on the off, cuts in a bit, played
defensively to onside, fielded on the followthrough
149.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone
End of over 150 (1 run) India 533/4 (lead by 259 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 26-6-86-0 (11nb)
VVS Laxman 250* (392b 41x4) R Dravid 125* (274b 16x4)
Warne brought on, once again
comes from over the wicket
150.1 Warne to Laxman, no run, on the leg, pushes one foot forward,
defends
150.2 Warne to Laxman, no run, slightly short of length, on the middle,
spinning, hit hard back at the bowler who fields it half and
ddeflects it to the stumps
150.3 Warne to Laxman, no run, on the stumps, spinning, played back to
the bowler
150.4 Warne to Laxman, one run, full toss on the legside, turned to fine
leg for a single
150.5 Warne to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, forward, defended
150.6 Warne to Dravid, no run, on the legs, turned to square leg
End of over 151 (1 run) India 534/4 (lead by 260 runs)
SK Warne 31-3-135-1 (1w 1nb)
VVS Laxman 251* (396b 41x4) R Dravid 125* (276b 16x4)
151.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, on the off, played to deep point,
where the sweeper picks up
151.2 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, on the off, stands and drives to
midoff
151.3 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, on the off, pushed to short covers
151.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, FOUR, short outside the off, goes for the
cut, gets a thickish outside edge and the ball flies over thirdman
151.5 Kasprowicz to Dravid, one run, inswinging full toss, played to deep
square leg
151.6 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, outside the off, rapped on the pads
End of over 152 (6 runs) India 540/4 (lead by 266 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 27-6-92-0 (11nb)
R Dravid 130* (280b 17x4) VVS Laxman 252* (398b 41x4)
152.1 Warne to Dravid, two runs, full toss, hit really hard at midwicket
fielder Ponting who fields and childishly throws the stumps down
resulting in two overthrows
152.2 Warne to Dravid, no run, played to Steve Waugh at extra covers
152.3 Warne to Dravid, one run, tossed up, Dravid just about comes to the
pitch of the ball, plays to square leg
Warne tossing the ball up knowing fully well that Dravid is cramped
152.4 Warne to Laxman, one run, short ball on the off, played to long off
152.5 Warne to Dravid, no run, tossed up on the off, ball climbs after
pitching. Dravid thrusts his foot forward and lets the ball go
through
152.6 Warne to Dravid, no run, forward, rapped on the pads. appeal but
not out
End of over 153 (4 runs) India 544/4 (lead by 270 runs)
SK Warne 32-3-139-1 (1w 1nb)
VVS Laxman 253* (399b 41x4) R Dravid 133* (285b 17x4)
153.1 Kasprowicz to Laxman, legbye: one run, on the legs, off the pads,
to fineleg
153.2 Kasprowicz to Dravid, one run, played to midwicket, they go for a
quick run. Langer picks up and throws the stumps down. Third
umpire called but Laxman just got in
153.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, short ball outside the off, left
alone
153.4 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, way outside the off, plays it way
away from the body to point fielder
153.5 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, pitched up on the off, neatly made
shot to covers
153.6 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, on the middle and leg, played to
midon
End of over 154 (2 runs) India 546/4 (lead by 272 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 28-6-93-0 (11nb)
R Dravid 134* (286b 17x4) VVS Laxman 253* (404b 41x4)
154.1 Warne to Dravid, one run, outside the off, played to deep backward
point
154.2 Warne to Laxman, one run, a surprise off break from Warne, played
to deep midoff
154.3 Warne to Dravid, one run, tossed up on his legs, neatly played to
backward square leg
154.4 Warne to Laxman, one run, short outside the off, Laxman goes for
it, plays it to the sweeper covers
154.5 Warne to Dravid, two runs, on the legs, whipped to deep square leg,
well fielded at the boundary by Kasprowicz
154.6 Warne to Dravid, no run, outside the off, bounces. through to
keeper
End of over 155 (6 runs) India 552/4 (lead by 278 runs)
SK Warne 33-3-145-1 (1w 1nb)
VVS Laxman 255* (406b 41x4) R Dravid 138* (290b 17x4)
Mark Waugh comes on to bowl now
155.1 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, on the off, spins in, played to covers
155.2 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, on the middle, turned to square leg
155.3 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, good length, on the off, spinning.
defensive on the off
Laxman concentrating hard
155.4 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, on the middle and off, gets on the
backfoot, defends to the offside
155.5 ME Waugh to Laxman, one run, tossed up, comes forward and plays to
long on
155.6 ME Waugh to Dravid, one run, outside the off, spinning. played to
long on
End of over 156 (2 runs) India 554/4 (lead by 280 runs)
ME Waugh 15-1-48-0
R Dravid 139* (291b 17x4) VVS Laxman 256* (411b 41x4)
156.1 Warne to Dravid, one run, tossed up, played to midon
156.2 Warne to Laxman, one run, played to deep extra covers
156.3 Warne to Dravid, no run, played to midwicket
156.4 Warne to Dravid, FOUR, short, outside the off, way away from ther
body. Dravid throws his bat at the ball and gets it past the short
thirdman fielder
not a pretty looking shot but fairly effective
156.5 Warne to Dravid, no run, short, bouncing outside the off. to keeper
156.6 Warne to Dravid, one run, short, bouncer on the legside, hooked to
fineleg. yes, it is Warne bowling
End of over 157 (7 runs) India 561/4 (lead by 287 runs)
SK Warne 34-3-152-1 (1w 1nb)
R Dravid 145* (296b 18x4) VVS Laxman 257* (412b 41x4)
157.1 ME Waugh to Dravid, one run, played to deep midon
157.2 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, on the backfoot, defended to short leg
157.3 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, short, played to extra covers
157.4 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, top spinner, from the back of his
hands, played back to the bowler
157.5 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, outside the off, beats the outstretched
bat and through to Gilchrist. good ball
157.6 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, outside the off, through to Gilchrist
End of over 158 (1 run) India 562/4 (lead by 288 runs)
ME Waugh 16-1-49-0
R Dravid 146* (297b 18x4) VVS Laxman 257* (417b 41x4)
Peter Willey has decided that there will not be any more drinks
waving off Badani, the drinks boy
helmets coming back for Dravid. Probably a bowling change expected
158.1 Ponting to Dravid, two runs, on the legs, glanced to fineleg,
excellent fielding at the boundary by Kasprowicz
Ponting is bowling off breaks now
158.2 Ponting to Dravid, no run, on the middle, spinning. rapped on the
legs outside the leg stump
158.3 Ponting to Dravid, no run, outside the off, rapped on the pads.
mild appeal. not out
158.4 Ponting to Dravid, no run, turned to square leg fielder
158.5 Ponting to Dravid, one run, tossed up, played to deep midon
158.6 Ponting to Laxman, one run, punched through midwicket, fielded at
the boundary
End of over 159 (4 runs) India 566/4 (lead by 292 runs)
RT Ponting 10-1-34-0
VVS Laxman 258* (418b 41x4) R Dravid 149* (302b 18x4)
159.1 ME Waugh to Laxman, one run, on the off, hit through the covers,
good fielding by Kaspro at the boundary
159.2 ME Waugh to Dravid, one run, turned to fineleg, gets to his 150!
159.3 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, full toss, hit straight to covers
159.4 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, on the backfoot, played to covers.
Laxman wants a run but Dravid doesn't
159.5 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, tossed up, driven to Hayden again at
covers
159.6 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, turned to square leg
End of over 160 (2 runs) India 568/4 (lead by 294 runs)
ME Waugh 17-1-51-0
R Dravid 150* (303b 18x4) VVS Laxman 259* (423b 41x4)
160.1 Ponting to Dravid, no run, down the legside, through to keeper
160.2 Ponting to Dravid, no run, on the legs, off the pads to short leg
160.3 Ponting to Dravid, no run, pitched on the middle & leg, past the
bat on the legside, to the keeper
160.4 Ponting to Dravid, no run, Dravid can't read Ponting at all, goes
across him, to the onside off the pads
160.5 Ponting to Dravid, one run, turned to fineleg
160.6 Ponting to Laxman, no run, spins across Laxman, through to keeper
End of over 161 (1 run) India 569/4 (lead by 295 runs)
RT Ponting 11-1-35-0
R Dravid 151* (308b 18x4) VVS Laxman 259* (424b 41x4)
161.1 ME Waugh to Dravid, no run, defensive back to the bowler
161.2 ME Waugh to Dravid, one run, swept nicely to fineleg
161.3 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, quicker ball, gets on the backfoot and
defends to the offside
161.4 ME Waugh to Laxman, FOUR, played uppishly! just past the
outstretched hands of Hayden at covers, through to the boundary
161.5 ME Waugh to Laxman, no run, defended, to Gilchrist. The lead goes
to 300
161.6 ME Waugh to Laxman, two runs, through the gap in the covers as
Mcgrath and another fielder ru after the ball. McGreath fields in
the end
End of over 162 (7 runs) India 576/4 (lead by 302 runs)
ME Waugh 18-1-58-0
R Dravid 152* (310b 18x4) VVS Laxman 265* (428b 42x4)
162.1 Ponting to Dravid, one run, pushed to midwicket, quick run as you
can see Dravid limping to his crease
162.2 Ponting to Laxman, FOUR, tossed up, cracked to extra cover
boundary!
162.3 Ponting to Laxman, one run, played uppishly, just past the bowler
to long on
162.4 Ponting to Dravid, no run, pushed to midwicket
162.5 Ponting to Dravid, no run, pitched on the middle and leg, rapped on
the pads
162.6 Ponting to Dravid, no run, pushed back to the bowler
End of over 163 (6 runs) India 582/4 (lead by 308 runs)
RT Ponting 12-1-41-0
VVS Laxman 270* (430b 43x4) R Dravid 153* (314b 18x4)
Slater now!
163.1 Slater to Laxman, no run, pushed to covers
163.2 Slater to Laxman, no run, pushed to cover again, looking to
shutdown shop before stumps possibly
163.3 Slater to Laxman, no run, pushed to cover again
163.4 Slater to Laxman, no run, turned to Steve Waugh at midwicket
163.5 Slater to Laxman, FOUR, long hop, short and begging to be hit,
smacked through square leg, fineleg has no chance
163.6 Slater to Laxman, no run, driven to mid off
End of over 164 (4 runs) India 586/4 (lead by 312 runs)
MJ Slater 2-1-4-0
R Dravid 153* (314b 18x4) VVS Laxman 274* (436b 44x4)
Langer gets to have a go at the batting too now, last over of the
day
Steve Waugh perhaps reserving himself and Gilchrist for tomorrow
164.1 Langer to Dravid, no run, patted back to the bowler
164.2 Langer to Dravid, no run, hit of outswing there for Langer, driven
to mid on
164.3 Langer to Dravid, one run, catches the outside edge and rolls to
third man
164.4 Langer to Laxman, no run, driven back to the bowler
164.5 Langer to Laxman, one run, turned through midwicket, goes past
Graeme Pollock on the list of top runscoreres against Australia,
Lara next with 277 at Syudney
164.6 Langer to Dravid, one run, driven to mid on and thats the end of
the day
End of over 165 (3 runs) India 589/4 (lead by 315 runs)
JL Langer 1-0-3-0
R Dravid 155* (318b 18x4) VVS Laxman 275* (438b 44x4)
Match State: Stumps - Day 4
And that caps a remarkable day for India, wicket less
Laxman going on and on and on, Dravid keeping him good company
The 3rd time India have gone through a day without losing a wicket,
first being Mankad & Roy at Chennai 1955/56 and the second being
Yashpal Sharma & GR Vishwanath v England in 81/82 also at Chennai
Laxman on 334 runs in the test, Gavaskar has 344 with 124 & 220
made in his first series in 1970/71 against WI in WI
Laxman & Dravid will, in all likeliness, be on the field on all 5
days of the test
315 runs ahead, 90 overs to be bowled tomorrow. This has been a
comeback of the highest order from India
A complete turn around thanks to VVS Laxman & R Dravid. Laxman
passing a long standing record of 236* by Sunil Gavaskar for the
highest individual score by an Indian batsman
In the process he also passed Rohan Kanhai's 256 for the highest
test score in India
This partnership of 357 runs is India's best partnership for the
5th wicket
VVS Laxman now has to go past Lara 277, Foster 287 & Hutton 364 for
the highest individual test scores against Australia
He is also 25 runs short of being the first triple centurion in
tests for India
There are 23 people ahead of him in the list of highest individual
test scores, level with Cullinan & Gary Kirsten
VVS Laxman also looking to add to his tally of first class triple
hundreds, 2 in all now
Meanwhile let us not forget Dravid's contribution to the cause,
coming in last evening with no other recognized batsmen left in
the dressing room, under pressure to perform, losing his #3 spot
to Laxman, who seems to have it for life now
4th highest test score for Dravid, after 200* against Zimbabwe, 190
v New Zealand & 162 v Zimbabwe
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Hope you are all ready for this Final day of the Test from Calcutta
Laxman has treated every cricket fan with some big feast in the
company of Dravid
The fact that Australia (supposed to be the best Test team) went
wicketless for a whole day shows the dominance by Laxman and
Dravid
Records tumbled as Laxman kept marching on and on and on
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The biggest question is - When is Ganguly going to declare?
Can the Indian bowlers pick 10 Aussie wickets in less than a day
and shock the Australians?
Even a draw here would break the Aussie winning streak
But, for sure Ganguly would want to break it with a win
So, he will have a chance to win the series in Chennai
If this Test is drawn, Australia stays in a 1-0 unbeatable lead in
the series
Laxman would be looking for the first 300 by any Indian in Tests
India will want some quick runs here to give enough time for their
bowlers to take 10 wickets
Laxman has been amazing in his strokeplay for the past two days
If Laxman continues in the same way, many more records will be
under serious threat
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Willey and Bansal walking out now
The Australian players making their way to the centre now
As we have already seen thrice, Laxman and Dravid walking out as
the crowd roars
Kasprowicz will start the proceedings for the day
165.1 Kasprowicz to Dravid, one run, directed on his pads, flicks it so
easily off his toes to fine legfor the first run off the day
165.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, outside the off stump, taps it with
a flat bat to deep point
165.3 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward
and guides it to backward point
165.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, leans on his back foot to cover
fluently
165.5 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, goes back and taps it with an angled
bat to backward point, wants the run, Laxman refuses
165.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, cuts it to backward poinnt again
End of over 166 (2 runs) India 591/4 (lead by 317 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 29-6-95-0 (11nb)
VVS Laxman 276* (439b 44x4) R Dravid 156* (323b 18x4)
McGrath to Laxman now
166.1 McGrath to Laxman, one run, leans back as he stands up tall and
pushes it to deep cover for the single
166.2 McGrath to Dravid, one run, leans forward and pushes it wide of mid
off for that quick single
166.3 McGrath to Laxman, no run, fuller ball, outside the off stump,
stays where he is and left alone
166.4 McGrath to Laxman, no run, fullish delivery again, outside the off
stump, Laxman will never reach to those as it was swinging away as
well
166.5 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump,taps it to point
166.6 McGrath to Laxman, no run, short ball, Laxman wanted to pull,
bounces more and so decides against it and stays down
End of over 167 (2 runs) India 593/4 (lead by 319 runs)
GD McGrath 34-12-83-1
R Dravid 157* (324b 18x4) VVS Laxman 277* (444b 44x4)
167.1 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, just outside the off stump, slight
inside movement off the seam, Dravid plays off the back foot only
to miss it
167.2 Kasprowicz to Dravid, FOUR, short ball, Dravid rocks back and
swivels and pulls it immense style to deep mid wicket
167.3 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, on off stump, goes back and hurriedly
defends it towards cover, Steve Waugh fields
167.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, (noball) no run, Kasprowicz's no-ball
problems continue, Dravid comes forward and drives it to cover
167.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, two runs, just outside the of stump,
deliberately guides it towards 3rd man past the gloves of
Gilchrist
167.5 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, moves away,
slashes hard and misses
167.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, one run, guides it to 3rd man through the
gully region, deliberately again
End of over 168 (8 runs) India 601/4 (lead by 327 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 30-6-103-0 (12nb)
R Dravid 164* (331b 19x4) VVS Laxman 277* (444b 44x4)
168.1 McGrath to Dravid, no run, hurried on off stump, Dravid defends it
to the off side
168.2 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, Dravid goes for
the harsh cover drive and misses it, Dravid looking for some quick
runs here
168.3 McGrath to Dravid, one run, short of length ball, drives it on the
up to long off for the single
168.4 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, cracks it to
backward point, plays away from the body
168.5 McGrath to Laxman, no run, leans to that ball and drives it very
hard to cover
168.6 McGrath to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, goes for the
guide to 3rd man and misses, beaten there
End of over 169 (1 run) India 602/4 (lead by 328 runs)
GD McGrath 35-12-84-1
R Dravid 165* (334b 19x4) VVS Laxman 277* (447b 44x4)
169.1 Kasprowicz to Dravid, one run, comes forward and taps it to square
3rd man for the single
169.2 Kasprowicz to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, comes in a bit
off the turf, plays away from the body and is beaten again
169.3 Kasprowicz to Laxman, one run, short and bouncing outside the off
stump, cuts it to deep point to overtake Lara's 277 against
Australia
169.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run
169.5 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, cuts it to
backward point, doesn't time it well as Ponting fields
169.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, comes forward and taps it to the off
side and wantd a single, Laxman refuses as Ponting rushed to the
ball
End of over 170 (2 runs) India 604/4 (lead by 330 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 31-6-105-0 (12nb)
VVS Laxman 278* (449b 44x4) R Dravid 166* (338b 19x4)
170.1 McGrath to Laxman, one run, goes back and taps it to Steve Waugh at
cover
170.2 McGrath to Dravid, no run, way outside the off stump, puts his
front foot forward and goes for the slash, misses it as it was far
away
170.3 McGrath to Dravid, one run, hits it hard towards mid wicket for the
single easily
170.4 McGrath to Laxman, two runs, taps it to Steve Waugh at cover and
goes for the run, he hits the stump and the ball rolls down giving
another run
170.5 McGrath to Laxman, OUT: wide outside the off stump, stays where he
is and plays the horizontal bat shot hard, just finds Ponting at
backward point, simple catch, but the ball flew very fast to him
India 608/5, Partnership of 376
VVS Laxman c Ponting b McGrath 281 (452b 44x4 0x6)
R Dravid 167* (340b 19x4) GD McGrath 35.5-12-88-2
Thats the end of an extraordinary innings
170.6 McGrath to Mongia, no run, outside the off stump, curls away, left
alone
End of over 171 (4 runs) India 608/5 (lead by 334 runs)
GD McGrath 36-12-88-2
R Dravid 167* (340b 19x4) NR Mongia 0* (1b)
171.1 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, on off stump, comes a bit forward and
defends it back towards the bowler
171.2 Kasprowicz to Dravid, one run, pushes it lazily to cover and gets
the single
171.3 Kasprowicz to Mongia, one run, outside the off stump, steep rise,
keeps it down towards gully for his single
171.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, comes forward and drives hard to
cover, not able to find the gap still
171.5 Kasprowicz to Dravid, FOUR, short of length ball, comes forward and
cracks it over the bowler's hed and the ball races to the long off
ropes
171.6 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, almost yorked him, Dravid went for
the harsh flick and gets an inside edge on to his pads
End of over 172 (6 runs) India 614/5 (lead by 340 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 32-6-111-0 (12nb)
NR Mongia 1* (2b) R Dravid 172* (345b 20x4)
172.1 McGrath to Mongia, no run, comes half forward and defends it
towards point
172.2 McGrath to Mongia, one run, deliberately guides it to 3rd man for
the single
172.3 McGrath to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward and
lets it to the keeper
172.4 McGrath to Dravid, one run, way outside the off stump, Dravid
reaches for it and cracks it to deep point
172.5 McGrath to Mongia, one run, taps it to point and Mongia did not
run, but the overthrow gives the run
172.6 McGrath to Dravid, no run, short ball, outside the off stumpm
bounces too high, Dravid lest it to Gilschrist
End of over 173 (3 runs) India 617/5 (lead by 343 runs)
GD McGrath 37-12-91-2
NR Mongia 3* (5b) R Dravid 173* (348b 20x4)
173.1 Kasprowicz to Mongia, one run, just taps it off the front foot
towards extra cover for the sharp single
173.2 Kasprowicz to Dravid, two runs, steps out and lofts it over cover,
Steve Waugh runs back and almost takes it, just drops it on the
last instance and Dravid gets a couple
173.3 Kasprowicz to Dravid, no run, leans well forward and strokes it
fluently to point, but not in the gaps
173.4 Kasprowicz to Dravid, three runs, moves well across the stumps and
taps it in front of square leg for a very good three
173.5 Kasprowicz to Mongia, no run, well pitched up on off stump, Mongia
defending at it not bothered about the situation that demands
qucim runs
173.6 Kasprowicz to Mongia, no run
End of over 174 (6 runs) India 623/5 (lead by 349 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 33-6-117-0 (12nb)
R Dravid 178* (351b 20x4) NR Mongia 4* (8b)
174.1 McGrath to Dravid, one run, sort ball, pulls it, awkward height for
the pull on off stump, the ball balloons towards no mans land in
square leg
174.2 McGrath to Mongia, no run, outside the off stump, Mongia tries to
push at it defensively and misses it
174.3 McGrath to Mongia, OUT: Mongia atlast goes for the big hit. gets an
inside edge and the off stump is uprooted
India 624/6, Partnership of 16
NR Mongia b McGrath 4 (10b 0x4 0x6)
R Dravid 179* (352b 20x4) GD McGrath 37.3-12-92-3
Ganguly is not calling them back
No declaration still - Surprising!!
Is he waiting for Dravid's double hundred?
Zaheer Khan comes out to bat
Now the new ball has been taken
174.4 McGrath to Khan, one run, on target, just taps it near the wickets,
Dravid runs fast and then almost pushes Zaheer for the most
sharpest single
174.5 McGrath to Dravid, one run, comes forward and drives it on the up,
very thick edge to 3rd man
174.6 McGrath to Khan, one run, taps it towards cover point for the
single that will help him with the strike again, may not help
India
End of over 175 (4 runs) India 627/6 (lead by 353 runs)
GD McGrath 38-12-95-3
Z Khan 2* (2b) R Dravid 180* (353b 20x4)
175.1 Kasprowicz to Khan, no run, short ball, outside the off stump, left
alone easily
175.2 Kasprowicz to Khan, two runs, taps it towards point and takes a
qucik single, and the over throw gives the 2nd run too
175.3 Kasprowicz to Khan, no run, pushes it to Ponting at point
175.4 Kasprowicz to Khan, no run, pushes it towards cover, Dravid wanted
the run, and was half way down thhe track, Steve Waugh gets the
ball to the bowler and the stumsp are broken when Dravid is not
even in the picture
India 629/7, Partnership of 5
R Dravid run out (SR Waugh) 180 (353b 20x4 0x6)
175.5 Kasprowicz to Khan, FOUR, outside the off stump, moves a bit away
and cracks it over backward point to the fence
175.6 Kasprowicz to Khan, no run, quickish short ball, moves away from
the ball awkwardly
End of over 176 (6 runs) India 633/7 (lead by 359 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 34-6-123-0 (12nb)
Harbhajan Singh 0* (0b) Z Khan 8* (8b 1x4)
176.1 McGrath to Harbhajan Singh, one run, short ball, pulls it, top
edges it towards 3rd man for the first run for Harbhajan Singh
This is highest score for India against Australia
176.2 McGrath to Khan, two runs, awkward bounce, plays at it with one
hand, the ball gets the edge and rolls to 3rd man for a couple
176.3 McGrath to Khan, one run, goes back and pushes it towards point for
the single
176.4 McGrath to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, short ball, Harbhajan goes for
the hook and manages to coonect well enoigh to get the ball past
the fine leg ropes
176.5 McGrath to Harbhajan Singh, no run, short ball again, goes for the
pull, misses it
176.6 McGrath to Harbhajan Singh, no run, on off stump, moves away and
pushes back to the bowler, McGrath threatens to throw back as the
batsman is well in, Harbhajan now steps out a littel and gets
back, the bowler throws at tbe stumps
End of over 177 (8 runs) India 641/7 (lead by 367 runs)
GD McGrath 39-12-103-3
Z Khan 11* (10b 1x4) Harbhajan Singh 5* (4b 1x4)
177.1 Kasprowicz to Khan, no run, hits it to mid wicket slowly
177.2 Kasprowicz to Khan, three runs, on his toes, flicks it to widish
long on very well and an casual collecting from the bowler gets
them the 3rd run
177.3 Kasprowicz to Harbhajan Singh, two runs, moves well away and hits
it over the bowler's head towards long off for the couple
177.4 Kasprowicz to Harbhajan Singh, (noball) one run, moves away very
well and strokes it towards sweeper cover for the single
177.4 Kasprowicz to Khan, FOUR, short ball, goes for the pull, top edges
it it over the keeper to the fence
177.5 Kasprowicz to Khan, FOUR, down the leg side, moves away and flicks
it somehow to fine leg, welcome runs
177.6 Kasprowicz to Khan, one run, drives it towards long off for the
single as Ganguly calls them back with a lead of 383
End of over 178 (16 runs) India 657/7 (lead by 383 runs)
MS Kasprowicz 35-6-139-0 (13nb)
Z Khan 23* (15b 3x4) Harbhajan Singh 8* (6b 1x4)
Match State: Innings Break
Atlast Ganguly deciding to declare
he will have 75 overs minimum to get 10 Australian wickets
Australia will have to score 384 for their 17th successive Test win
India well on line for breaking the Aussie winning streak here in
Calcutta
as getting 384 in less than a day's time is not going to easy in
Test
But this Australian team is spectacular have pulled off amazing
victories
Stay with us and watch what do these two teams have in store for
all of us
Zaheer Khan to Hayden now
0.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, swings away, left
alone
0.2 Khan to Hayden, no run, on off stump, Hayden comes forward and
defends compactly
0.3 Khan to Hayden, no run, on target, defends it towards mid wicket
awkwardly
0.4 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, short of length,
left alone coming forward
0.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, short ball, wayward outside the off stump,
bouncy too, no way , Hayden is going to be drawn to those balls
0.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, curls in, comes
forward and left alone
End of over 1 (maiden) Australia 0/0 (384 more runs req)
Z Khan 1-1-0-0
MJ Slater 0* (0b) ML Hayden 0* (6b)
Prasad to share the new ball with Zaheer
1.1 Prasad to Slater, no run, qucik ball, surprised Slater, defends it
down some how
1.2 Prasad to Slater, no run, on target, goes back, and defends it
cautiously with body behind
1.3 Prasad to Slater, no run, just outside the off stump, comes
forward and left alone
1.4 Prasad to Slater, no run, comes forward and drives it to the bowler
, does not time it well
1.5 Prasad to Slater, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends it
down carefully
1.6 Prasad to Slater, no run, outside the off stump, goes back and
leaves it alone to the keeper
End of over 2 (maiden) Australia 0/0 (384 more runs req)
BKV Prasad 1-1-0-0
ML Hayden 0* (6b) MJ Slater 0* (6b)
2.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, just outside the off stump, comes forward
and goes for the stand-up tall push through cover, beaten to the
keeper
2.2 Khan to Hayden, no run, fuller ball, Hayden leans well forward and
lest the ball safwly to the keeper
2.3 Khan to Hayden, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends it
towards point carefully
2.4 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, curls in very well ,
but after the wickets, so harmless to Hayden
2.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, just outside the off stump, good length
ball, leans forward and shoulders arms
2.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, left alone again for
the 3rd maiden in a row
End of over 3 (maiden) Australia 0/0 (384 more runs req)
Z Khan 2-2-0-0
MJ Slater 0* (6b) ML Hayden 0* (12b)
3.1 Prasad to Slater, one run, leans forward and taps it towards mid
wicket for the first run in this Australian chase
3.2 Prasad to Hayden, no run, pitched on leg stump, moves away, Hayden
tries o defend at it and is beaten comprehnsively
3.3 Prasad to Hayden, no run, on his pads,taps it to forward short leg,
Das fields well
3.4 Prasad to Hayden, FOUR, leans just a bit to his front foot and
times it perfectly through the vacant mid off region and gets the
first boundary
3.5 Prasad to Hayden, no run, on off stump, comes a bit forward again
and defends it to the on side cautiosuly
3.6 Prasad to Hayden, no run, across the left hander, left alone to the
keeper
End of over 4 (5 runs) Australia 5/0 (379 more runs req)
BKV Prasad 2-1-5-0
MJ Slater 1* (7b) ML Hayden 4* (17b 1x4)
4.1 Khan to Slater, no run, angled across the right hander, comes
forward and shoulders arms
4.2 Khan to Slater, no run, down the leg side, goes for the fine flick
and brushes the pads to Mongia, half appeal
4.3 Khan to Slater, no run, on off stump, comes forward and pushes it
towards the cover fielder
4.4 Khan to Slater, no run, goes back and across and defends that short
of length ball towards mid on
4.5 Khan to Slater, FOUR, pitched up, on target, just gets the bat down
in time and digs it all along the ground towards the long off
fence for his first boundary
4.6 Khan to Slater, one run, on target, Slater goes back and well
across and taps it off his pads to backward square leg for the
single to keep strike
End of over 5 (5 runs) Australia 10/0 (374 more runs req)
Z Khan 3-2-5-0
MJ Slater 6* (13b 1x4) ML Hayden 4* (17b 1x4)
5.1 Prasad to Slater, two runs, on his pads, bad line, turns it to fine
leg, Zaheer does good foot work to save 2 more runs
5.2 Prasad to Slater, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
5.3 Prasad to Slater, no run, outside the off stump, stays where he is
and shoulders arms
5.4 Prasad to Slater, no run, goes back and pushes it to the on side
5.5 Prasad to Slater, no run, comes forward and goes for the drive,
best the bat and goes to the keeper as it keeps pretty low
5.6 Prasad to Slater, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
End of over 6 (2 runs) Australia 12/0 (372 more runs req)
BKV Prasad 3-1-7-0
ML Hayden 4* (17b 1x4) MJ Slater 8* (19b 1x4)
6.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
6.2 Khan to Hayden, no run, short ball, well directed, Hayden bends
back and lets the ball fly to Mongia
6.3 Khan to Hayden, no run
6.4 Khan to Hayden, no run, comes forward and defends it back to the
bowler
6.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward and
shoulders arms
6.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, across the left hande, Hayden has no
business with that ball
End of over 7 (maiden) Australia 12/0 (RR: 1.71 RRR: 372/68 = 5.47)
Z Khan 4-3-5-0
MJ Slater 8* (19b 1x4) ML Hayden 4* (23b 1x4)
Harbhajan called to bowl very early here
7.1 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, straight ball, goes back and
lets it to Mongia
7.2 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, one run, goes back and taps it backward
of square leg for the easy single
7.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, defends it cautiously to the off
side towards point off the front foot
7.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, turns across Hayden, comes
forward and shoulders arms
7.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, sweeps it to long leg for the
easy jog
7.6 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, one run, turns in, goes back and taps it
very late backward of square leg again for the single
End of over 8 (3 runs) Australia 15/0 (RR: 1.88 RRR: 369/67 = 5.51)
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-3-0
MJ Slater 10* (22b 1x4) ML Hayden 5* (26b 1x4)
8.1 Khan to Slater, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
8.2 Khan to Slater, no run, opens him up as the ball moves away off the
seam, taps it to gully
8.3 Khan to Slater, no run
8.4 Khan to Slater, no run, on target, Slater comess forward and
defends it cautiously
8.5 Khan to Slater, no run, outside the off stump, very close to the
wickets, Slater goes bacl and lets it to the keeper
8.6 Khan to Slater, no run, across the right hander, this time Slater
comfortably shoulders arms
End of over 9 (maiden) Australia 15/0 (RR: 1.67 RRR: 369/66 = 5.59)
Z Khan 5-4-5-0
ML Hayden 5* (26b 1x4) MJ Slater 10* (28b 1x4)
9.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, on his pads, sweeps it in the
air towards long leg for the single
9.2 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, goes back and defends it on
target
9.3 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, one run, goes back again and taps the
ball that turned in sharply to long leg
9.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, pushes off the front foot to mid
off
9.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, steps out and defends with his
pads as Harbhajan fires that ball flat
9.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, flighted and fuller , Hayden
drives it in the air to mid off, Prasad drops an easy chance
there, denying the Indians the first breakthrough, silly mistake
that from Prasad
End of over 10 (2 runs) Australia 17/0 (RR: 1.70 RRR: 367/65 = 5.65)
Harbhajan Singh 2-0-5-0
MJ Slater 11* (30b 1x4) ML Hayden 6* (30b 1x4)
10.1 Khan to Slater, no run, across the right hander, comes forward and
gets betaen as he tries to defend
10.2 Khan to Slater, two runs, on off stump, leans forward and pushes it
towards long off
10.3 Khan to Slater, one run, goes back and taps it towards cover for
the quick single
10.4 Khan to Hayden, no run, the ball sharply came in off the pitch,
beats Hayden and goes between bat and pad, loud appeal as Mongia
collects it, turned down
10.5 Khan to Hayden, FOUR, ddrives it to mid off
10.6 Khan to Hayden, no run
End of over 11 (7 runs) Australia 24/0 (RR: 2.18 RRR: 360/64 = 5.62)
Z Khan 6-4-12-0
MJ Slater 14* (33b 1x4) ML Hayden 10* (33b 2x4)
11.1 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, goes back and defends it down
11.2 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, leans well forward and defends
it towards point
11.3 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, outside the off stump, goes for
the cut , misses, loud appeal, Willey turns down
11.4 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, comes forward and pushes it
towards backward point
11.5 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, steps out and drives it back to
the bowler
11.6 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, goes back, the ball turns in,
taps it down to forwrad square leg
End of over 12 (maiden) Australia 24/0 (RR: 2.00 RRR: 360/63 = 5.71)
Harbhajan Singh 3-1-5-0
ML Hayden 10* (33b 2x4) MJ Slater 14* (39b 1x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 5
Play about to start after Lunch on this last day
Australia might not go for the target by the way they approached
the pre-lunch session
Can Ganguly and him men do some wonders to dismiss ten Australian
men?
Zaheer Khan will continue
3 slips, a gully, a point, a short cover
12.1 Khan to Hayden, (noball) one run, clipped off his pads to backward
square leg for the single
12.1 Khan to Slater, FOUR, om target, drives it very well through the
vacant mid off region to the ropes, never seemed to hit it, just
timed it perfectly
12.2 Khan to Slater, FOUR, pitched up, drives it through the mid off
region again, nice timing again, but hits it more than the
previous occasion
12.3 Khan to Slater, FOUR, this time, gets it to the left of cover and
the ball races to the cover fence, well pitched up, Slater
latching ot to it pretty well
12.4 Khan to Slater, one run, goes back and taps it wide of mid on for
the single to break the boundary streak
12.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, comes in, Hayden comes forward and defendd
it with his pads
12.6 Khan to Hayden, (noball) no run, oversteps as he lands it full just
outside the off stump, Hayden goes back and defends it cautiously
12.6 Khan to Hayden, one run, leans back and turns it off his hips to
fine leg
End of over 13 (17 runs) Australia 41/0 (RR: 3.15 RRR: 343/62 = 5.53)
Z Khan 7-4-29-0 (2nb)
ML Hayden 12* (37b 2x4) MJ Slater 27* (43b 4x4)
They score 17 off that over from Zaheer
Seems like they are going for the target
But actually those balls deserve hitting and it was hit by Slater
13.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, FOUR, on his pads, sweeps it hard as he
has been doing all through the series to deep square leg
13.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, on target, comes forward and
defends back to the bowler
13.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, tries to paddle it away and is
rapped on the pads, loud shout, turned down, pitched outside the
leg stump clearly
13.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, leans well forward and pushes
it towards cover point as the ball was turning away too
13.5 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run
13.6 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, steps out and drives it to mid
wicket and does not get a single there
End of over 14 (5 runs) Australia 46/0 (RR: 3.29 RRR: 338/61 = 5.54)
Harbhajan Singh 4-1-10-0
ML Hayden 17* (41b 3x4) MJ Slater 27* (45b 4x4)
14.1 Khan to Hayden, one run, outside the off stump, goes back and taps
it towards cover point for the easy single
14.2 Khan to Slater, no run, comes forward and pushes it towards mid
wicket, Tendulkar fields
14.3 Khan to Slater, no run
14.4 Khan to Slater, no run
14.5 Khan to Slater, no run
14.6 Khan to Slater, no run, goes back and defends it to the off side
End of over 15 (1 run) Australia 47/0 (RR: 3.13 RRR: 337/60 = 5.62)
Z Khan 8-4-30-0 (2nb)
ML Hayden 18* (42b 3x4) MJ Slater 27* (50b 4x4)
15.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, pushes it off the back to cover
for the single early in the over
15.2 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, FOUR, steps out and lofts it towards mid
wicket from outside the off stump, Slater not going to let the
Indians have it easy
15.3 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, on target, goes back and defends
it to the off side cautiously
15.4 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, on off stump, gets his body
behind and defends it with a straight bat
15.5 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, flat ball on target, Slater puts
his front foot forward and drives it to mid wicket
15.6 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, flighted ball outside the off
stump, Slater uses his feet and comes down the track and defends
it back towards the bowler
End of over 16 (5 runs) Australia 52/0 (RR: 3.25 RRR: 332/59 = 5.63)
Harbhajan Singh 5-1-15-0
ML Hayden 19* (43b 3x4) MJ Slater 31* (55b 5x4)
Raju is called now
Can Raju turn this match to his side?
Can he spin India to victory?
16.1 Raju to Hayden, no run, straigth ball, Hayden plays and misses
outside the off stump,
16.2 Raju to Hayden, no run, goes back and defends it well
16.3 Raju to Hayden, one run, leans forward and drives it to mid on for
the easy single
16.4 Raju to Slater, no run, on his pads, leans forward and tries to
flick to the mid wicket, lobs ff the pads to the on side
16.5 Raju to Slater, no run, gets rapped on the pads, loud Mongia shout,
down the leg side clearly
16.6 Raju to Slater, no run, on off stump, comes forward with bat and
pad close to each other
End of over 17 (1 run) Australia 53/0 (RR: 3.12 RRR: 331/58 = 5.71)
SLV Raju 1-0-1-0
ML Hayden 20* (46b 3x4) MJ Slater 31* (58b 5x4)
17.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, comes forward and defends it to
silly point
17.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, on off stump, turns away, tries
the sweep and raps on the pads
17.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, goes back and gets on the pads,
loud appeal, turned down, clearly the ball pitches outside the
line of leg stump
17.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, pushes it towards mid off ,
gets the qucik run
17.5 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, one run
17.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, leans forward and defends it
backward of point for the single
End of over 18 (3 runs) Australia 56/0 (RR: 3.11 RRR: 328/57 = 5.75)
Harbhajan Singh 6-1-18-0
ML Hayden 22* (51b 3x4) MJ Slater 32* (59b 5x4)
18.1 Raju to Hayden, one run, on his pads, harsh sweep to backward
square leg
18.2 Raju to Slater, one run, leans forward and drives it to deep square
leg for the one
18.3 Raju to Hayden, no run, flighted outside the off stump, goes back
and defends with a very straight bat
18.4 Raju to Hayden, one run, steps out to that flighted ball and drives
it along the ground to deep mid wicket
18.5 Raju to Slater, FOUR, steps out and drives it off the pads, just
wide of Tendulkar at mid on and gets the ball to the ropess
18.6 Raju to Slater, no run, on target, comes forward and defends it
cautiously back towards the bowler
End of over 19 (7 runs) Australia 63/0 (RR: 3.32 RRR: 321/56 = 5.73)
SLV Raju 2-0-8-0
ML Hayden 24* (54b 3x4) MJ Slater 37* (62b 6x4)
19.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, goes for the paddle again,
brushes the pads as it turns awy and goes to Mongia
19.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, outside the legs tump, turns in,
thrusts his pad and gets the ball on it
19.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, chips it in the air towards mid
off, as Harbhajan flights it, falls short of the fielder
19.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, outside the leg stump, turns in,
comes a bit forward and defends it to the off side
19.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, two runs, comes forward and drives it a
bit uppishly through cover point for a couple
19.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, on leg stump, goes for the sweep
hard, gets the pads and lobs up, the silly point man runs and
takes it and amazingly does not appeal
End of over 20 (2 runs) Australia 65/0 (RR: 3.25 RRR: 319/55 = 5.80)
Harbhajan Singh 7-1-20-0
MJ Slater 37* (62b 6x4) ML Hayden 26* (60b 3x4)
20.1 Raju to Slater, no run, flighted ball on off stump, Slater comes
half forward and defends well
20.2 Raju to Slater, no run, goes back and defends it to the on side as
the ball was well flighted and on god length too
20.3 Raju to Slater, no run, comes forward and defends it down with a
straight bat
20.4 Raju to Slater, no run, comes forward and tries to push at it,
turns slightly away and beats Slater
20.5 Raju to Slater, no run, steps out and thrashes it through cover,
Ramesh dives and stops it very well
20.6 Raju to Slater, one run, goes back and flicks that slightly short
ball to mid wicket to keep strike
End of over 21 (1 run) Australia 66/0 (RR: 3.14 RRR: 318/54 = 5.89)
SLV Raju 3-0-9-0
MJ Slater 38* (68b 6x4) ML Hayden 26* (60b 3x4)
21.1 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, defends it to the on side,
Slater wanted to step out, but Harbhajan bowls well to stop it
21.2 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, comes forward and defends with a
straight bat close to the pad
21.3 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, slowish ball, turning in, Slater
had to go back hurriedly and defend it cautiously
21.4 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, Slater comes forward and across
and defends it to the on side from outside the off stump
21.5 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, goes for the flick as the ball
bounces, catches the thigh pads, and Ganguly takes it at backwad
square leg
21.6 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, no run, flighted ball outside the off
stump, Slater defends well to play that maiden over
End of over 22 (maiden) Australia 66/0 (RR: 3.00 RRR: 318/53 = 6.00)
Harbhajan Singh 8-2-20-0
ML Hayden 26* (60b 3x4) MJ Slater 38* (74b 6x4)
22.1 Raju to Hayden, one run, sweeps that full length ball from off
stump to deep backward square leg where Prasad fields
22.2 Raju to Slater, FOUR, flights it, Slater steps out and goes through
with the shot even though he was deceived by the flight, just
clears Zaheer's jumping up arm and goes to the ropes
22.3 Raju to Slater, one run, sweeps it to backward square leg
22.4 Raju to Hayden, one run
22.5 Raju to Slater, no run, goes back to that flattish ball and defends
it to forward short leg
22.6 Raju to Slater, no run, leans well in front and drives it to mid on
End of over 23 (7 runs) Australia 73/0 (RR: 3.17 RRR: 311/52 = 5.98)
SLV Raju 4-0-16-0
ML Hayden 28* (62b 3x4) MJ Slater 43* (78b 7x4)
23.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, flighted on his pads, comes
down and flicks it to long leg off his pads
23.2 Harbhajan Singh to Slater, OUT: sharp turn and bounce from
Harbhajan, Slater comes out and tries to defend off the front
foot, the ball turns well and brushes the gloves and then lobs to
Ganguly at backward short leg for a very easy catch
Australia 74/1, Partnership of 74
MJ Slater c Ganguly b Harbhajan Singh 43 (79b 7x4 0x6)
ML Hayden 29* (63b 3x4) Harbhajan Singh 8.2-2-21-1
Langer comes out to bat now
23.3 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, fastish ball, outside the off
stump, shoulders arms easily
23.4 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, well flighted, Langer goes back
and defends it to forward short leg as the ball turned in too
23.5 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, on his pads, sweeps it to short
fine leg, Ramesh is ther to field the ball
23.6 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, outside the leg stump, thrusts
his pad and the ball lobs to forward short leg off the pads, the
crowd roars
End of over 24 (1 run) Australia 74/1 (RR: 3.08 RRR: 310/51 = 6.08)
Harbhajan Singh 9-2-21-1
ML Hayden 29* (63b 3x4) JL Langer 0* (4b)
24.1 Raju to Hayden, one run, on off stump, sweeps it to backward square
leg
24.2 Raju to Langer, one run, on his pads, sweeps it to long leg to get
off the mark
24.3 Raju to Hayden, one run, comes forward and defends it towards mid
wicket for the easy jogged run
24.4 Raju to Langer, no run, stretches forward and gets the ball on his
pads
24.5 Raju to Langer, no run, thrusts his pad out and gets on the pads
again as the ball rolls towards point
24.6 Raju to Langer, one run, sweeps it off the front foot to long leg
harshly and Prasad fields the ball near the ropes
End of over 25 (4 runs) Australia 78/1 (RR: 3.12 RRR: 306/50 = 6.12)
SLV Raju 5-0-20-0
JL Langer 2* (8b) ML Hayden 31* (65b 3x4)
25.1 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, outside the leg stump, turns in,
extra bounce, hits Langer in his chest
25.2 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, FOUR, leans back and carcks it through
cover, nice shot by giving himself a bit of room
25.3 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, FOUR, leans back and carcks it through
cover, nice shot by giving himself a bit of room
25.4 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, comes forward and defends it
25.5 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, goes for the sweep again, inside
edge, into his thigh pads and rolls to short fine leg
25.6 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, one run, turn and bounce, Langer
persists with the sweep to long leg for the single to keep strike
End of over 26 (9 runs) Australia 87/1 (RR: 3.35 RRR: 297/49 = 6.06)
Harbhajan Singh 10-2-30-1
JL Langer 11* (14b 2x4) ML Hayden 31* (65b 3x4)
26.1 Raju to Langer, FOUR, leans forward and drives it through cover to
the fence
26.2 Raju to Langer, one run, sweeps it again to the long leg fielder
for the single this time
26.3 Raju to Hayden, one run, same sweep shot to long leg
26.4 Raju to Langer, no run, stretches forward and defends it to silly
point
26.5 Raju to Langer, SIX, steps out and lofts it over mid wicket for
maximum, Langer batting as if he is wanting to get to 384
26.6 Raju to Langer, SIX, steps out and meets the ball on the pitching
spot and lofts it exquisitely over long on and gets maximum yet
again, this time, clears the ropes by much more
End of over 27 (18 runs) Australia 105/1 (RR: 3.89 RRR: 279/48 = 5.81)
SLV Raju 6-0-38-0
ML Hayden 32* (66b 3x4) JL Langer 28* (19b 3x4 2x6)
27.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run
27.2 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, outside the off stump, fastish
ball, goes for the cut and misses
27.3 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, OUT: Langer falls to that trap. on his
pads, sweeps it, gets a top edged, Ramesh at short fine leg takes
the catch with ease and Harbhajan is delighted
Australia 106/2, Partnership of 32
JL Langer c Ramesh b Harbhajan Singh 28 (21b 3x4 2x6)
ML Hayden 33* (67b 3x4) Harbhajan Singh 10.3-2-31-2
Mark Waugh is the new batter
27.4 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, outside the off stump, turns
in, bounce too much, hits Mongia on his nose badly
Mongia's nose is bleeding, he is going off the field escorted by
Leipus
This might be some sought of blow for India
Dravid will keep wickets from now
27.5 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, leans forward and drives back,
a bit airily towards the bowler, that is what India want
27.6 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, comes forward and defends it
to the on side
End of over 28 (1 run) Australia 106/2 (RR: 3.79 RRR: 278/47 = 5.91)
Harbhajan Singh 11-2-31-2
ML Hayden 33* (67b 3x4) ME Waugh 0* (3b)
28.1 Raju to Hayden, one run
28.2 Raju to ME Waugh, no run, on target, gets his pads forward and
defends it down
28.3 Raju to ME Waugh, no run
Australia get 5 bonus runs as the ball hits the helmet behind the
keeper
28.4 Raju to ME Waugh, no run
28.5 Raju to ME Waugh, no run, pushes it towards cover
28.6 Raju to ME Waugh, no run, comes forward and defends with pad well
in front
End of over 29 (6 runs) Australia 112/2 (RR: 3.86 RRR: 272/46 = 5.91)
SLV Raju 7-0-39-0
ML Hayden 34* (68b 3x4) ME Waugh 0* (8b)
29.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, turns across Hayden, leans
forward and shoulders arms
29.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, on off stump, defends it to
cover off the back foot
29.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, sweeps it in front of square
leg, Badani fields it well there
29.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, comes down and defends it with
the pads well in front
29.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, FOUR, on his pads, sweeps it, gets it
very fine and the ball rolls to the ropes
29.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
End of over 30 (4 runs) Australia 116/2 (RR: 3.87 RRR: 268/45 = 5.96)
Harbhajan Singh 12-2-35-2
ME Waugh 0* (8b) ML Hayden 38* (74b 4x4)
30.1 Raju to ME Waugh, no run, on target, leans forward and defends it
down to the on side
30.2 Raju to ME Waugh, OUT: straight ball, Mark Waugh goes back and
tries to defend and misses and gets right on his pads, plumb in
front, not much of a doubt for that appeal
Australia 116/3, Partnership of 10
ME Waugh lbw b Raju 0 (10b 0x4 0x6)
ML Hayden 38* (74b 4x4) SLV Raju 7.2-0-39-1
30.3 Raju to SR Waugh, no run
30.4 Raju to SR Waugh, no run
30.5 Raju to SR Waugh, no run
30.6 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, outside the off stump, puts his front
foot forward and lets the ball to Dravid
End of over 31 (maiden) Australia 116/3 (RR: 3.74 RRR: 268/44 = 6.09)
SLV Raju 8-1-39-1
ML Hayden 38* (74b 4x4) SR Waugh 0* (4b)
31.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, sweeps it hard to long leg
31.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, leans forward and defends,
lobs off the outside edge towards the vacant short gully region
31.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, comes forward and defends it
with his pad well in front
31.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, FOUR, moves back and across and flicks
it very well off his pads to fine leg
31.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, the ball turns in and bounces,
awkwardly defends it down
31.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, stretches forward and defends
it well down
End of over 32 (5 runs) Australia 121/3 (RR: 3.78 RRR: 263/43 = 6.12)
Harbhajan Singh 13-2-40-2
ML Hayden 39* (75b 4x4) SR Waugh 4* (9b 1x4)
32.1 Raju to Hayden, one run, sweeps it to long leg
32.2 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, stretches forward and defends it to short
gully
32.3 Raju to SR Waugh, no run
32.4 Raju to SR Waugh, no run
32.5 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, flighted ball on target, goes back and
defends with a straight bat
32.6 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, comes down and defends it with his pads
well in front
End of over 33 (1 run) Australia 122/3 (RR: 3.70 RRR: 262/42 = 6.24)
SLV Raju 9-1-40-1
ML Hayden 40* (76b 4x4) SR Waugh 4* (14b 1x4)
33.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, pushes it
to covre with a flat bat
33.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, turns away outside the off
stump, left alone
33.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, fastish ball, goes back and
defends it down to the off side
33.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, sweeps it to backward square
leg quite a bit airily
33.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, strethces forward and defends
well
33.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run
End of over 34 (1 run) Australia 123/3 (RR: 3.62 RRR: 261/41 = 6.37)
Harbhajan Singh 14-2-41-2
ML Hayden 41* (80b 4x4) SR Waugh 4* (16b 1x4)
34.1 Raju to Hayden, no run, on his leg stump, taps it to backward
square leg off the front foot
34.2 Raju to Hayden, two runs
34.3 Raju to Hayden, one run, pushes it towards cover and gets a very
quick run
34.4 Raju to SR Waugh, one run, drives it to mid off off the front fot
34.5 Raju to Hayden, one run, on his pads, sweeps it to fine leg safely
34.6 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, stretches forward and defends it to the
on side with the pad close to the bat
End of over 35 (5 runs) Australia 128/3 (RR: 3.66 RRR: 256/40 = 6.40)
SLV Raju 10-1-45-1
ML Hayden 45* (84b 4x4) SR Waugh 5* (18b 1x4)
35.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, pushes it delicately towards
cover for the single
35.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, spins a long way from outside
the off stump, goes back and defends
35.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, turns a long way, Steve Waugh
goes back and taps it to backward square leg, Ganguly faisl to
take it, thats going to be costly!!!
35.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, thrusts his pad forward and
the ball lobs off the pad to forward short leg, loud appeal,
turned down
35.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, comes forward and defends it
to silly point
35.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, fastish ball, goes back and
defends it towards the slips
End of over 36 (1 run) Australia 129/3 (RR: 3.58 RRR: 255/39 = 6.54)
Harbhajan Singh 15-2-42-2
ML Hayden 46* (85b 4x4) SR Waugh 5* (23b 1x4)
36.1 Raju to Hayden, one run, on his pads, easily sweeps it hard to
backward square leg
36.2 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, comes well forward and defends it down to
short gully
36.3 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, short of length, goes back and defends it
with a straight bat
36.4 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, flighted on his pads, Steve Waugh defends
very cautiously
36.5 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, flighted one again, on off stump, leans
forward and defends it well
36.6 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, goes back and defends it to forward short
leg
End of over 37 (1 run) Australia 130/3 (RR: 3.51 RRR: 254/38 = 6.68)
SLV Raju 11-1-46-1
ML Hayden 47* (86b 4x4) SR Waugh 5* (28b 1x4)
37.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, leans back and pushes it
towards cover point for the quick single
37.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, on off stump, turns in, goes
back and taps it down to the on side
37.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run
37.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, comes forward and defends it
with his pads
37.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, goes back and taps it oin
front of square leg
37.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, turns across the left hander,
very close to the off stump as Hayden moves back and across and
shoulders arms
End of over 38 (2 runs) Australia 132/3 (RR: 3.47 RRR: 252/37 = 6.81)
Harbhajan Singh 16-2-44-2
SR Waugh 6* (32b 1x4) ML Hayden 48* (88b 4x4)
38.1 Raju to SR Waugh, FOUR, short ball, bounces low, Leans back and
forces it to the cover fence
38.2 Raju to SR Waugh, FOUR, steps out and pushes it in the air just
wide of Raju to the long off ropes, Zaheer dives in vain at mid
off
38.3 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, on target, Steve Waugh stays back and
defends it
38.4 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, flighted one on off stump, comes forward,
then goes back and defends it down
38.5 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, stretches well forward and gets the ball
on the gloves as he tries to defend it down, the ball luckily does
not lob up
38.6 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, nice ball from Raju this time, Steve
leans forward and tries to defend and misses as he is beaten
End of over 39 (8 runs) Australia 140/3 (RR: 3.59 RRR: 244/36 = 6.78)
SLV Raju 12-1-54-1
ML Hayden 48* (88b 4x4) SR Waugh 14* (38b 3x4)
39.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, flighted on his pads, swept as
usual to long leg
39.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, turns down the leg side, Steve
Waugh easily lets the ball to the keeper
39.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, on his pads, taps it by
moving across to backward square leg
39.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, flighted ball on target, Hayden
bends down and defends well
39.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, two runs, paddles it around to fine leg
to get to his 2nd 50 of the match
39.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, FOUR, quicker ball, ill directed on his
pads, tickles it very fine to the ropes by leaning on his back
foot
End of over 40 (8 runs) Australia 148/3 (RR: 3.70 RRR: 236/35 = 6.74)
Harbhajan Singh 17-2-52-2
SR Waugh 15* (40b 3x4) ML Hayden 55* (92b 5x4)
40.1 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, comes forward with his front pad and
defends well
40.2 Raju to SR Waugh, FOUR, short and wide, Steve Waugh goes back and
cracks it to the cover fence again, bad bowling by Raju
40.3 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, pushes it to mid on off the front foot
40.4 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, comes out of the crease and defends it to
the off side
40.5 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, fastish ball on target, Steve Waugh stays
back and defends it cautiously
40.6 Raju to SR Waugh, no run, steps out and flicks it to the on side,
the man at forward short leg fields it sharply and Steve Waugh for
a moment wwas in abit of trouble as he was out of the crease
End of over 41 (4 runs) Australia 152/3 (RR: 3.71 RRR: 232/34 = 6.82)
SLV Raju 13-1-58-1
ML Hayden 55* (92b 5x4) SR Waugh 19* (46b 4x4)
41.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, pushes it towards point and
takes the run easily
41.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, taps it to backward square
leg
41.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run
41.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, flighted ball, comes forward
and drives it to bowler
41.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, on off stump, comes forward
and defends it to silly point
41.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, goes back and taps it very
easily off the pads to backward square leg
End of over 42 (4 runs) Australia 156/3 (RR: 3.71 RRR: 228/33 = 6.91)
Harbhajan Singh 18-2-56-2
SR Waugh 21* (50b 4x4) ML Hayden 57* (94b 5x4)
Tendulkar gets the ball now
42.1 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, one run, pushes it towards cover for that
single
42.2 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, sweeps it hard to fine leg for the
easy jogged run
42.3 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, one run, short ball, keeps a bit low, leans
back and hits it hard to the sweeper on the off side
42.4 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, flighted full toss, whips it to deep
mid on for the run
42.5 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, (noball) no run, perfect leg spinner as he
oversteps
42.5 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, comes forward and defends it
42.6 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, on target, defends it down
cautiously
End of over 43 (5 runs) Australia 161/3 (RR: 3.74 RRR: 223/32 = 6.97)
SR Tendulkar 1-0-5-0 (1nb)
ML Hayden 59* (96b 5x4) SR Waugh 23* (55b 4x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 5
43.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, goes back and defends it to the
off side
43.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, on his pads, defends it with his
pads
43.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, on target, flighted ball, comes
forward and defends cautiously
43.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, on target, inside edge on the
pads as he tries to defend forward
43.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, FOUR, just outside the leg stump, sweeps
it , runs very fine to the ropes
43.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, on target, goes for the paddle
sweep, gets on the pads as he misses, well in front
End of over 44 (4 runs) Australia 165/3 (RR: 3.75 RRR: 219/31 = 7.06)
Harbhajan Singh 19-2-60-2
SR Waugh 23* (55b 4x4) ML Hayden 63* (102b 6x4)
44.1 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, one run, flighted full toss, Steve Waugh
leans forward and flicks it to deep backward square leg
44.2 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, turning in,
Hayden stretches forward and goes for the sweep and misses it
44.3 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, on off stump, comes forward and
defends it down very well
44.4 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, outside off stump, turns in, Hayden
goes back and shoulders arms
44.5 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, flighted fuller ball, stays back and
defends it to the off side
44.6 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, sweeps it just towarsds quare leg, did
not get enough bat on it
End of over 45 (1 run) Australia 166/3 (RR: 3.69 RRR: 218/30 = 7.27)
SR Tendulkar 2-0-6-0 (1nb)
SR Waugh 24* (56b 4x4) ML Hayden 63* (107b 6x4)
45.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, comes forward and pushes it to
the off side
45.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, OUT: turns in sharply, flicks it off
his pads, Badani takes a good catch diving to his left at backward
square leg giving Harbhajan his 10th wicket for the match
Australia 166/4, Partnership of 50
SR Waugh c sub (HK Badani) b Harbhajan Singh 24 (58b 4x4 0x6)
ML Hayden 63* (107b 6x4) Harbhajan Singh 19.2-2-60-3
45.3 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, no run, on off stump, goes back and
defends it cautiously
45.4 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, no run, flighted ball on off stump,
stretches forward and defends it cautiously
45.5 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, no run, sweeps it hard to backward
square leg
45.6 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, OUT: thrusts his front foot forward and
plays an awkward sweep shot with the bat near his knees and the
ball lobs off the bat and pads to Das at forward short leg
Australia 166/5, Partnership of 0
RT Ponting c Das b Harbhajan Singh 0 (4b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 46 (maiden) Australia 166/5 (RR: 3.61 RRR: 218/29 = 7.52)
Harbhajan Singh 20-3-60-4
ML Hayden 63* (107b 6x4)
46.1 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, turns well, goes back and defends it
to the on side
46.2 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, comes well forward and sweeps it hard
to deep square leg
46.3 Tendulkar to Gilchrist, OUT: flighted ball, Gilchrist goes for the
across the line sweep and misses the ball as the ball turns in and
rappes him on his back thighs and a loud appeal, Bansal obliges as
it was very plumb
Australia 167/6, Partnership of 1
AC Gilchrist lbw b Tendulkar 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
ML Hayden 64* (109b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 2.3-0-7-1 (1nb)
Gilchrist gets a King pair !!!
46.4 Tendulkar to Gillespie, bye: two runs, fires it in, fuller ball,
left alone , beats Dravid for 2 byes
46.5 Tendulkar to Gillespie, no run, drops it in very short, the fall of
wickets getting that ball to a dot ball
46.6 Tendulkar to Gillespie, (noball) no run, flighted ball, turns away,
Tendulkar oversteps too
46.6 Tendulkar to Gillespie, no run, bowls it very wide of off stump
End of over 47 (4 runs) Australia 170/6 (RR: 3.62 RRR: 214/28 = 7.64)
SR Tendulkar 3-0-8-1 (2nb)
ML Hayden 64* (109b 6x4) JN Gillespie 0* (4b)
Mongia back to the field now
47.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, flighted ball outside the off
stump, goes for the rash shot across the line and misses
47.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, two runs, flighted on target, turns it
towards 3rd man for a couple
47.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, on target, comes forward and
defends it down very well
47.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, fastish ball on off stump,
defends forward to silly point
47.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, on leg stump, turns in, tries to
flick and misses it
47.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, sweeps it to long leg
forcefully and manages to get only a single as Prasad does good
work there near the ropes
End of over 48 (3 runs) Australia 173/6 (RR: 3.60 RRR: 211/27 = 7.81)
Harbhajan Singh 21-3-63-4
ML Hayden 67* (115b 6x4) JN Gillespie 0* (4b)
48.1 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, flights it on off stump, comes forward
and defends well
48.2 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, skids through, keeps low, Hayden goes
back and taps it to the on side past forward short leg
48.3 Tendulkar to Hayden, OUT: similar ball as the one that got
Gilchrist, wel flighted again, goes for the sweep and misses it,
the ball raps him on the back thigh again and Basal takes him
sweet time to lift the finger, Tendulkar strikes twice!!!!
Australia 173/7, Partnership of 6
ML Hayden lbw b Tendulkar 67 (118b 6x4 0x6)
JN Gillespie 0* (4b) SR Tendulkar 3.3-0-8-2 (2nb)
Warne comes in as the Indian legspinner is on a roll here
48.4 Tendulkar to Warne, no run, full toss on off stump, pushes it
defensively to cover
48.5 Tendulkar to Warne, no run, outside the off stump, turning away,
left alone
48.6 Tendulkar to Warne, (noball) no run, the ball turns in this time,
Warne stretches out and lets the ball to Mongia
48.6 Tendulkar to Warne, no run, comes well forward and defends it down
safely
End of over 49 (1 run) Australia 174/7 (RR: 3.55 RRR: 210/26 = 8.08)
SR Tendulkar 4-0-9-2 (3nb)
JN Gillespie 0* (4b) SK Warne 0* (4b)
49.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run
49.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run
49.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, outside the off stump, turns
in, comes forward and gets the ball on the pads deliberately
49.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, flighted on his off stump,
comes forward and defends it down to the off side
49.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes well forward and
defends, thick edge and flies wide of forward short leg, Das
dives, still could not reach to it
49.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, turns in, Gillespie goes back
and taps it to backward square leg
End of over 50 (maiden) Australia 174/7 (RR: 3.48 RRR: 210/25 = 8.40)
Harbhajan Singh 22-4-63-4
SK Warne 0* (4b) JN Gillespie 0* (10b)
50.1 Tendulkar to Warne, no run, outside the off stump, turns away, left
alone easily
50.2 Tendulkar to Warne, no run, outside the leg stump, turns in,
defends it safely
50.3 Tendulkar to Warne, OUT: Tendulkar gives a taste of Warne's
medicine to him!!!! wrong one, Warne goes back and tries to cut
playing for the away turner, the ball nips back in and raps him
plumb in front
Australia 174/8, Partnership of 1
SK Warne lbw b Tendulkar 0 (7b 0x4 0x6)
JN Gillespie 0* (10b) SR Tendulkar 4.3-0-9-3 (3nb)
Kasprowiczcomes out to bat now
50.4 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, flighted ball, turns in again,
left alone to Mongia
50.5 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, turns awy this time, left alone
again
50.6 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, comes forward and defends it down
cautiously
End of over 51 (maiden) Australia 174/8 (RR: 3.41 RRR: 210/24 = 8.75)
SR Tendulkar 5-1-9-3 (3nb)
JN Gillespie 0* (10b) MS Kasprowicz 0* (3b)
Tendulkar now has his best figures in Tests 3-9, earlier it was 3-
10
51.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, two runs, leans forward and drives it
to the vacant cover region for the couple
51.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, goes back and
defends it down cautiously
51.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, stretches forward and defends
it to the off side
51.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, goes back and across and
defends it back towards the bowler
51.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run
51.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, on target, comes forward and
defends it down
End of over 52 (2 runs) Australia 176/8 (RR: 3.38 RRR: 208/23 = 9.04)
Harbhajan Singh 23-4-65-4
MS Kasprowicz 0* (3b) JN Gillespie 2* (16b)
52.1 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run
52.2 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run
52.3 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, goes back and defends it down
cautiously as the ball turns away
52.4 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, the ball turns in this time, comes
well forward and defends it to short gully
52.5 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, turns away, very well, stretches
to it and fishes at it and is beaten
52.6 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, outside off stump, flat batted
thrash towards short cover, no timing in that short
End of over 53 (maiden) Australia 176/8 (RR: 3.32 RRR: 208/22 = 9.45)
SR Tendulkar 6-2-9-3 (3nb)
JN Gillespie 2* (16b) MS Kasprowicz 0* (9b)
6 men round the bat now excluding the keeper
53.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, puts his front fot forward
and defends it well
53.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes forward and defends to
silly point safely
53.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, slow through the air, reaches
for it and tresi to defend, gets the glove and lobs, but not
enough till the forward square leg man
53.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, outside the off stump,
defends it to slip
7 men round the bat now
53.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, flicks it off the front foot
to mid on
53.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, turns in sharply, comes
forward and awkwradly defends it down, loud cry from Harbhajan as
he jumps in joy as he thought there was something there
End of over 54 (maiden) Australia 176/8 (RR: 3.26 RRR: 208/21 = 9.90)
Harbhajan Singh 24-5-65-4
MS Kasprowicz 0* (9b) JN Gillespie 2* (22b)
54.1 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, two runs, flighted full toss, flicks it
with his wrists to deep mid wicket for a couple
54.2 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, FOUR, short ball, Kasprowicz goes back and
pulls it to deep mid wicket with ease
54.3 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, (noball) no run, flighted ball outside the
off stump as the no-ball problems continue for Tendulkar
54.3 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, flat ball, turns quickly away,
bounces too, Mongia collects well
54.4 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, goes for the harsh shot, hits his
body and lobs to short gully
54.5 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, goes back and cautiously defends
it to silly point
54.6 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, goes back and taps it to backward
point
End of over 55 (7 runs) Australia 183/8 (201 more runs req)
SR Tendulkar 7-2-16-3 (4nb)
JN Gillespie 2* (22b) MS Kasprowicz 6* (16b 1x4)
55.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, FOUR, leans forward and strikes it
well through the vacant mid on region to the ropes
55.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes a bit forward and
drives it back to Harbhajan Singh
55.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, turns in, goes back and
defends it to the on side
55.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, outside the off stump, leans
forward and defends it down to silly point
55.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, sharply turns in, goes back
and taps it down to backward square leg
55.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes forward and defends it
down back to the bowler
End of over 56 (4 runs) Australia 187/8 (197 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 25-5-69-4
MS Kasprowicz 6* (16b 1x4) JN Gillespie 6* (28b 1x4)
56.1 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run, leans well in front and defends it to
short gully
56.2 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run, leans forward and pushes back to the
bowler
56.3 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run, on target, defends it down well
56.4 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run, full toss, drives it to mid off,
Tendulkar fields well saving the boundary
56.5 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run, on target, Kasprowicz bends down and
defends it well down
56.6 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run, outside the off stump, left alone as he
comes forward with his front pad
End of over 57 (maiden) Australia 187/8 (197 more runs req)
SLV Raju 14-2-58-1
JN Gillespie 6* (28b 1x4) MS Kasprowicz 6* (22b 1x4)
57.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, turns away, goes back and
lets it to keeper
57.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, stretches forward and defends
it to silly point cautiously
57.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes forward again and
defends it to the onside from outside the off stump
57.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes forward again and
defends it to the onside from outside the off stump again
57.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, bye: FOUR, wayward ball down the leg
side, fires it in, the ball beats everyone and runs to the fine
leg ropes
57.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, outside the off stump, turns
in, goes back and defends it down very well
End of over 58 (4 runs, maiden) Australia 191/8 (193 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 26-6-69-4
MS Kasprowicz 6* (22b 1x4) JN Gillespie 6* (34b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
58.1 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run, flighted ball on his pads, leans a bit
forward and defends it cautiously
58.2 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run, flighted on target, drives it to mid on
lazily
58.3 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run, short ball, stays back and defends it,
the ball bounces very close to the wickets
58.4 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run, comes forward and defends it back to
the bowler
58.5 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run, outside the leg stump, turns in,
thrusts his pads forward and pads it away
58.6 Raju to Kasprowicz, no run, pushes it wide of mid on, thinks of a
run, but decides against it
End of over 59 (maiden) Australia 191/8 (193 more runs req)
SLV Raju 15-3-58-1
JN Gillespie 6* (34b 1x4) MS Kasprowicz 6* (28b 1x4)
59.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, on the off stump, comes
forward with bat and pad close to each other and defends it down
59.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, goes back and defends it down
as the ball bounces and turns in
59.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, turns outside the leg stump
and bounces high, Mongia collects well too
59.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, OUT: pushes forward , coming well
forward, Das at forward short leg grabs to it very sharply and
Harbhajan Singh takes his 2nd 5-wicket haul for the match
Australia 191/9, Partnership of 17
JN Gillespie c Das b Harbhajan Singh 6 (38b 1x4 0x6)
MS Kasprowicz 6* (28b 1x4) Harbhajan Singh 26.4-6-69-5
59.5 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, comes a bit forward and pushes
it to cover
59.6 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, on target, comes forward and
defends it forward
End of over 60 (maiden) Australia 191/9 (193 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 27-7-69-5
MS Kasprowicz 6* (28b 1x4) GD McGrath 0* (2b)
60.1 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, (noball) no run
60.1 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, FOUR, flighted outside the off stump,
thrashes it to the cover fence with a flat bat
60.2 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run
60.3 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run
60.4 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run
60.5 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run
60.6 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run
End of over 61 (5 runs) Australia 196/9 (188 more runs req)
SR Tendulkar 8-2-21-3 (5nb)
GD McGrath 0* (2b) MS Kasprowicz 10* (35b 2x4)
61.1 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, comes forwrad and defends it
61.2 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run
61.3 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, three runs, drives it through the
vacant cover region for the three easy runs
61.4 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, no run
61.5 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, no run, on target, cautiosuly
defends at it
61.6 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, no run
End of over 62 (3 runs) Australia 199/9 (185 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 28-7-72-5
GD McGrath 3* (5b) MS Kasprowicz 10* (38b 2x4)
62.1 Tendulkar to McGrath, no run, fastish ball, turning away, comes
forward and is beaten
62.2 Tendulkar to McGrath, no run, comes forward and lets the ball to
the keeper
62.3 Tendulkar to McGrath, FOUR, flighted on target, flicks it very well
through mid on to the ropes, nice shot from MCGrath
62.4 Tendulkar to McGrath, no run, full toss and drives it to mid off
62.5 Tendulkar to McGrath, (noball) no run, wrong one, but oversteps,
goes back and defends it cautiously
62.5 Tendulkar to McGrath, no run, puts his front foot forward and
defends it towards backward point
62.6 Tendulkar to McGrath, no run, flighted ball, just outside the off
stump, comes forward and defends it to the off side, not very
convincingly this time
End of over 63 (5 runs) Australia 204/9 (180 more runs req)
SR Tendulkar 9-2-26-3 (6nb)
MS Kasprowicz 10* (38b 2x4) GD McGrath 7* (12b 1x4)
63.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, no run, goes back and defends it to
backward square leg
63.2 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, no run, comes forward and lobs off
the pads to forward short leg, loud shout, Willey does not move
63.3 Harbhajan Singh to Kasprowicz, one run, kicks off the turf, hangs
his bat at it, lobs over backward square leg for the awkward
single
63.4 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, comes forward and defends
solidly
63.5 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, on target, the ball was turning
away down the leg side, deliberately pads it away
63.6 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, on target, turning away again
down the leg side, thrusts his front foot forward and gets it on
it
End of over 64 (1 run) Australia 205/9 (179 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 29-7-73-5
MS Kasprowicz 11* (41b 2x4) GD McGrath 7* (15b 1x4)
64.1 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, on target, comes forward and
defends it behind the wicket on the off side
64.2 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, flighted full toss, flicks it to
forward short leg
64.3 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, comes forward and defends it to
short gully
64.4 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, just outside the off stump,
thrusts his front foot forward and lets the ball to Mongia
64.5 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, comes forward and defends it down
64.6 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, outside the off stump, turns away,
goes back and left alone to Mongia
End of over 65 (maiden) Australia 205/9 (179 more runs req)
SR Tendulkar 10-3-26-3 (6nb)
GD McGrath 7* (15b 1x4) MS Kasprowicz 11* (47b 2x4)
65.1 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, puts his front foot well
forward and deliberatly pads it to the on side
65.2 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, turns in sharply, bounces and
hits his stomach as he bends down
65.3 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, turns in sharply, bounces and
hits his stomach as he bends down again
65.4 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, comes forward and deliberately
defends it with his body to the off side
65.5 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, deliberately pads it outside
the leg stump
65.6 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, on leg stump, tries to defend
at it, gets only his body as the ball turns away down the leg side
End of over 66 (maiden) Australia 205/9 (179 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 30-8-73-5
MS Kasprowicz 11* (47b 2x4) GD McGrath 7* (21b 1x4)
Ganguly brings himself on now
66.1 Ganguly to Kasprowicz, no run, comes a bit forward and taps it to
the on side confidently
66.2 Ganguly to Kasprowicz, no run, extra bounce there, good ball,
awkwardly plays it towards the vacant gully region
66.3 Ganguly to Kasprowicz, no run, short ball, did not bounce much,
down the leg side, Kasprowicz bedns down easily
66.4 Ganguly to Kasprowicz, two runs, comes forward and pushes it off
his pds towards long leg, Zaheer gives a chase and gets the bal
just before the ropes
66.5 Ganguly to Kasprowicz, no run, on off stump, comes forward and
defends it down
66.6 Ganguly to Kasprowicz, no run, cautiously goes back and defends it
very well to the on side
End of over 67 (2 runs) Australia 207/9 (177 more runs req)
SC Ganguly 1-0-2-0
GD McGrath 7* (21b 1x4) MS Kasprowicz 13* (53b 2x4)
Tendulkar replaces Harbhajan
67.1 Tendulkar to McGrath, FOUR, puts his front foot forward and sweeps
it harshly to deep square leg
67.2 Tendulkar to McGrath, no run, thrusts his front foot forward and
the ball brushes the pads to slips, Dravid catches it and jumps
up, falsely
67.3 Tendulkar to McGrath, one run, right on target, almost yorks him,
defends it towards mid wicket
67.4 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, turns away outside the off stump,
comes a bit forward and leaves it to the keeper
67.5 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, wrong one from Tendulkar, rapped
on the pads, loud appeal, turned down, as the ball clearly was
outsie the leg stump
67.6 Tendulkar to Kasprowicz, no run, on off stump, cramps him,
awkwardly defends it down
End of over 68 (5 runs) Australia 212/9 (172 more runs req)
SR Tendulkar 11-3-31-3 (6nb)
GD McGrath 12* (24b 2x4) MS Kasprowicz 13* (56b 2x4)
Harbhajan comes from the other end
68.1 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, drives it to extra cover, Raju
fields
68.2 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, thrusts his pads forward and
deliberately padded away, loud appeal, turned down
68.3 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, OUT: the ball turns in pitching just
outside the off stump, tries to push at it and misses the ball
and is rapped plumb in front for an historic victory
Australia 212/10, Partnership of 21
GD McGrath lbw b Harbhajan Singh 12 (27b 2x4 0x6)
MS Kasprowicz 13* (56b 2x4) Harbhajan Singh 30.3-8-73-6
India so win this test match by 171 runs
India break the incredible Australian run
This is just the third time in the history of the game that the
team following on has won a Test match
Unfortunately, on all three occasions, Australia has been the
losing team
The crowd cheering heavily
1st Test v Eng in Aus 1894/95 at Sydney -- Australia lost by 10
runs chasing 177
3rd Test v Eng in Eng 1981 at Leeds -- Australia lost by 18
runs chasing 130 runs
and now this time AGAIN Australia lost by 171 runs chasing 384 for
victory
The entire Indian nation is delighted now
This series has come alive now
Level on 1-1 with just the one more Test to go in the southern
metro
This match has had a lot of swinging fortunes
At the end of Day 1, India seemed to have the upper hand
but, Steve Waugh came in and took the match to Australia on day 2
with a splendid century
On Day 3, India was all out for 171 and had to follow on, little
did they know thatbthey will win this Test by that same number
when they were asked to follow-on by Steve Waugh
But in the second essay, LAxman and Dravid showed extraordinary
character and
helped themselves to 281 and 180 respectively to put India in the
most commanding position
India was almost facinf defeat in less than 5 days and now it has
pulled off this incredible victory
This would go down as one of the best Test victories for India
Steve Waugh says - 'it was a fantastic win for India'
HE adds, "Batting was too good for India"
He wants to rectify the mistakes for the next match
He praises the crowd and the ground
Ganguly says that this was the greatest Test he has ever played
He is very happy about his boys
This has boossted the morale well
Praises Harbhajan, Laxman, Darvid, Tendulkar
He syas about the drop he did before Tea off Steve Waugh, but feels
happy for the win
The president of CAB gives a cheque for RS. 5 lakhs for the winning
team
Laxman gets athe cheque of over Rs, 3 lakhs for the splendid
batting performance
Harbhajan Singh comes up and colects Rs. 1 lakh for the 13 wickets
including the first hattrick by an Indian
Cammie Smith talks about Steve Waugh, Hayden, Harbhajan, Dravid and
Laxman
He adjudicates the man of the match to be VVS Laxman
Laxman proudly displays the trophy
Laxman shows that he is very satisfiesd about the victory
He feels more confident as he is in the middle order now
He praises Dravid and Harbhajan
He says the Australian tour 2 years ago helped him a lot for his
mental strength
Laxman gets 340 runs for the Test
The Indian team posing for photographs now
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Date-stamped : 15 Mar2001 - 14:50