5th Test: England v West Indies at The Oval, 31 Aug-4 Sep 2000

Ball-by-Ball Commentary


Match State: Match scheduled to start at 11am (10am gmt)

       good morning from The Oval where the 5th and final test is about to
        start
       Captains ready for the Toss
       West Indies win the toss and will bowl
       Giles misses out
       pitch looks to be very good
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       Ambrose to start to Athers
   0.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, on off stump, defends it off the back
        foot
   0.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, just outside off stump, defends it to
        gully
   0.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, played to gully again
   0.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, outside of stump, left alone to the
        keeper
   0.5 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, play and miss outside the off stump
   0.6 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, this time left it to the keeper
        outside the off stump

End of over 1 (maiden) England 0/0
CEL Ambrose 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 0* (0b) MA Atherton 0* (6b)

   1.1 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, angled across the left hander, left
        alone easily to the keeper
   1.2 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, this time, close to the bat, hangs
        his bat out , but luckily does not edge it
   1.3 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, again outside off stump, left alone
   1.4 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, late swing after passing the wickets,
        outside the off stump
       so far there hasn't been much bounce which is expected fro this
        wicket usually
   1.5 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, left to the keeper, just outside off
        stump
   1.6 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, rapped on the pads and the ball rolls
        to point, huge appeals all round, but NO says Harper

End of over 2 (maiden) England 0/0
CA Walsh 1-1-0-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 0* (6b) ME Trescothick 0* (6b)

   2.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, just outside off stump,defends off the
        back foot
   2.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, stretches forward and defends
   2.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, excellent ball just leaving the bat of
        Athers outside off stump
   2.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, this time, Athers wins, by leaving it
        alone to the keeper
   2.5 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, on target, defends it to forward short
        leg
   2.6 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, outside off stump to the keeper, left
        to the keeper

End of over 3 (maiden) England 0/0
CEL Ambrose 2-2-0-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 0* (6b) MA Atherton 0* (12b)

   3.1 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, pitched up, driven back to the
        bowler, Walsh bends down and fields
   3.2 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, left to the keeper
   3.3 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, outside leg stump, goes to the keeper
   3.4 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, on leg stump, defends it to forward
        short leg
   3.5 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, bounce on off stump, left alone
   3.6 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, on target, defends off the back
        foot, England continue with their slow starts of the series

End of over 4 (maiden) England 0/0
CA Walsh 2-2-0-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 0* (12b) ME Trescothick 0* (12b)

   4.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, on off stump, defends it to gully
   4.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, that one was deceptive, the ball came
        in a long way after pitching
   4.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, on off stump, defends forward
   4.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, on target, but with some extra bounce,
        Athers defends well
   4.5 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, just outside off stump, defends it to
        3rd slip
   4.6 Ambrose to Atherton, one run, defensive push towards the vacant mid
        on region and England are off the mark

End of over 5 (1 run) England 1/0
CEL Ambrose 3-2-1-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 1* (18b) ME Trescothick 0* (12b)

   5.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run
   5.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, too wide outside off stump, extra pace,
        left alone
   5.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run, defends it to point
   5.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside off stump, stretches forward,
        but holds his bat within his pads
   5.5 Walsh to Atherton, FOUR, edges it, no carry to slips, bisects the
        1st and 2nd slips and runs to the ropes
   5.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, defends well

End of over 6 (4 runs) England 5/0
CA Walsh 3-2-4-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 0* (12b) MA Atherton 5* (24b 1x4)

   6.1 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, bouncer, ducks away
   6.2 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, left alone to the keeper, outside
        off stump
   6.3 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, defends it towards cover point
   6.4 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, steep raise on that ball
   6.5 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, left alone to Jacobs, faster ball
        again
   6.6 Ambrose to Trescothick, one run, flicked to square leg to get off
        the mark

End of over 7 (1 run) England 6/0
CEL Ambrose 4-2-2-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 1* (18b) MA Atherton 5* (24b 1x4)

   7.1 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, on target, Tresco defends well
   7.2 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, outside offs stump, left alone safely
   7.3 Walsh to Trescothick, no run
   7.4 Walsh to Trescothick, no run
   7.5 Walsh to Trescothick, one run, plays it well of his hips to long
        leg
   7.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run

End of over 8 (1 run) England 7/0
CA Walsh 4-2-5-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 2* (23b) MA Atherton 5* (25b 1x4)

   8.1 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, on target, defends forward
   8.2 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, tries to flick and misses
   8.3 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, angled across the left hander with
        some good seam movement, left alone to the keeper
   8.4 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, this time, Tresco hangs his bat out
        at that ball outside the offs stump and misses
   8.5 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, on target, defends it off the back
        foot
   8.6 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, left alone as usual to the keeper
        outside the off stump

End of over 9 (maiden) England 7/0
CEL Ambrose 5-3-2-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 5* (25b 1x4) ME Trescothick 2* (29b)

   9.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, left alone to the keeper again
   9.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside off stump, play and miss there
   9.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run, jabs it to backward square leg
   9.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside off stump with some good bounce,
        left alone to the keeper
   9.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, another one wide of off stump, left
        alone to Jacobs
   9.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, another one wide of off stump, left
        alone to Jacobs - same result

End of over 10 (maiden) England 7/0
CA Walsh 5-3-5-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 2* (29b) MA Atherton 5* (31b 1x4)

  10.1 Ambrose to Trescothick, FOUR, slightly pitched up, pushed firmly
        through mid wicket
  10.2 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, left alone to the keeper outside
        off stump
  10.3 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run
  10.4 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, on target, defends back to the
        bowler
  10.5 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, play and miss on that faster ball
        just outside offs stump
  10.6 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, plays it to gully

End of over 11 (4 runs) England 11/0
CEL Ambrose 6-3-6-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 5* (31b 1x4) ME Trescothick 6* (35b 1x4)

       Walsh is off, McLean into the attack now
  11.1 McLean to Atherton, no run, wide outside the leg stump
  11.2 McLean to Atherton, one run, flicked to fine leg
  11.3 McLean to Trescothick, no run, outside off stump, left alone
  11.4 McLean to Trescothick, no run, just on off stump, defends it off
        the back foot
  11.5 McLean to Trescothick, no run, on off stump, thick edge and goes to
        3rd slip on the bounce
  11.6 McLean to Trescothick, no run, taps it to square leg

End of over 12 (1 run) England 12/0
NAM McLean 1-0-1-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 6* (33b 1x4) ME Trescothick 6* (39b 1x4)

  12.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, nice ball, goes almost between bat and
        pad, inside edges luckily
  12.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, left alone in style
  12.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, on target, slightly slower ball,
        defends it to point
  12.4 Ambrose to Atherton, legbye: FOUR, raps on the thigh pads and the
        ball flies between the keeper and 1st slip
  12.5 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, on target, defends back to the bowler
  12.6 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, jut outside off stump, left alone

End of over 13 (4 runs, maiden) England 16/0
CEL Ambrose 7-4-6-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 6* (39b 1x4) MA Atherton 6* (39b 1x4)

  13.1 McLean to Trescothick, no run, stands up tall and plays it to
        mid wicket
  13.2 McLean to Trescothick, no run, drifting down leg stump, turns it to
        backward square leg
  13.3 McLean to Trescothick, FOUR, outside off stump, Tresco flashes,
        Campbell reaches to it at 2nd slip, but goes to the rope after
        brushing his fingers
  13.4 McLean to Trescothick, no run, outside off stump, left alone
  13.5 McLean to Trescothick, no run, outside off stump, left alone again
  13.6 McLean to Trescothick, FOUR, outside off stump, too much width,
        cracks it thru backward point, nice  aggressive shot

End of over 14 (8 runs) England 24/0
NAM McLean 2-0-9-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 6* (39b 1x4) ME Trescothick 14* (45b 3x4)

  14.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, outside off stump, left alone to the
        keeper
  14.2 Ambrose to Atherton, one run, outside leg stump, pulls it to fine
        leg
  14.3 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, play and miss outside the off stump
        this time
  14.4 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, on target, defends it to gully
  14.5 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, on target, defends it to forward
        short leg
  14.6 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, another play an miss just outside
        off stump

End of over 15 (1 run) England 25/0
CEL Ambrose 8-4-7-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 7* (41b 1x4) ME Trescothick 14* (49b 3x4)

Match State: Drinks

  15.1 McLean to Atherton, no run, faster ball, played to point
  15.2 McLean to Atherton, no run, left alone to the keeper
  15.3 McLean to Atherton, no run, outside off sutmp, left alone to Jacobs
  15.4 McLean to Atherton, no run, outside off stump, left alone, u can't
        make athers play at those
  15.5 McLean to Atherton, no run, played safely to the off sdie
  15.6 McLean to Atherton, FOUR, thats Athers, pitched up, driven through
        covers gloriously, copy book style playing from AThers

End of over 16 (4 runs) England 29/0
NAM McLean 3-0-13-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 14* (49b 3x4) MA Atherton 11* (47b 2x4)

  16.1 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, outside off stump, left alone
  16.2 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, on off stump, defends it to cover
  16.3 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, on target, defends awkwardly
  16.4 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, left alone to the keeper
  16.5 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, left alone, ball keeps low
  16.6 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, on off stump, defends it to 3rd
        slip

End of over 17 (maiden) England 29/0
CEL Ambrose 9-5-7-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 11* (47b 2x4) ME Trescothick 14* (55b 3x4)

  17.1 McLean to Atherton, one run, thick edge, ball runs through 3rd
        slip, Lara runs from 1st slip and picks the ball
  17.2 McLean to Trescothick, no run, outside off sutmp, left alone to
        Ridley readily
  17.3 McLean to Trescothick, two runs, on his legs, flicked softly
        through mid wicket and has time to run 2
  17.4 McLean to Trescothick, no run, too wide off off stump, i don't
        think Tresco is going to play at those
  17.5 McLean to Trescothick, no run, on off stump, ldefends back
  17.6 McLean to Trescothick, no run, pitched up, druiven to cover firmly

End of over 18 (3 runs) England 32/0
NAM McLean 4-0-16-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 12* (48b 2x4) ME Trescothick 16* (60b 3x4)

  18.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
  18.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, on off sutmp, defends off his front
        foot to cover
  18.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, played to square leg
  18.4 Ambrose to Atherton, one run, played to mid wicket and take a run
  18.5 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, outside off stump, played to point
        easily
  18.6 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run

End of over 19 (1 run) England 33/0
CEL Ambrose 10-5-8-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 13* (52b 2x4) ME Trescothick 16* (62b 3x4)

  19.1 McLean to Atherton, no run, rapped on the pads, i thought it was
        close to be finger up, but Harper thinks otherwise
  19.2 McLean to Atherton, no run, pitched up, trying to drive, but gets
        the inside edge and the ball rols to the on side
  19.3 McLean to Atherton, FOUR, nice shot thru cover point, firmly pushed
        off the back foot, Athers is getting his knick
  19.4 McLean to Atherton, no run, played safelt to the off sdie
  19.5 McLean to Atherton, no run, ball keeps low, leave sit to the keeper
  19.6 McLean to Atherton, no run

End of over 20 (4 runs) England 37/0
NAM McLean 5-0-20-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 16* (62b 3x4) MA Atherton 17* (58b 3x4)

  20.1 Walsh to Trescothick, two runs
  20.2 Walsh to Trescothick, no run
  20.3 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, outsie off stump, elft alone
  20.4 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, defends safely
  20.5 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, pushes to cover
  20.6 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, outside off, left alone easily as it
        was too wide

End of over 21 (2 runs) England 39/0
CA Walsh 6-3-7-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 17* (58b 3x4) ME Trescothick 18* (68b 3x4)

  21.1 McLean to Atherton, no run, just outsie off stump, left alone
  21.2 McLean to Atherton, no run, jags it to the on side
  21.3 McLean to Atherton, no run
  21.4 McLean to Atherton, no run
  21.5 McLean to Atherton, no run
  21.6 McLean to Atherton, no run, pushed back to the bowler

End of over 22 (maiden) England 39/0
NAM McLean 6-1-20-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 18* (68b 3x4) MA Atherton 17* (64b 3x4)

  22.1 Walsh to Trescothick, FOUR, thick edge, ball runs between 3rd slip
        and gully
  22.2 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, outside off stump, left alone to the
        keeper
  22.3 Walsh to Trescothick, one run, on leg stump, turns it to fine leg
  22.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, stretches forward and defends it to
        point
  22.5 Walsh to Atherton, FOUR, deliberately played through slips to 3rd
        man ropes
  22.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, defends it to point

End of over 23 (9 runs) England 48/0
CA Walsh 7-3-16-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 23* (71b 4x4) MA Atherton 21* (67b 4x4)

  23.1 McLean to Trescothick, one run
  23.2 McLean to Atherton, no run
  23.3 McLean to Atherton, FOUR
  23.4 McLean to Atherton, no run
  23.5 McLean to Atherton, no run
  23.6 McLean to Atherton, no run

End of over 24 (5 runs) England 53/0
NAM McLean 7-1-25-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 24* (72b 4x4) MA Atherton 25* (72b 5x4)

  24.1 Walsh to Trescothick, one run, turns it to fine leg
  24.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, played to 3rd slip
  24.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run, just outside off stump, defends it well
  24.4 Walsh to Atherton, one run, on target, drops it to the off side and
        runs very well
  24.5 Walsh to Trescothick, (noball) no run, oversteps , on target,
        defends it back to the bowler
  24.5 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, slower fuller ball, outside off
        stump, play and miss from Tresco
  24.6 Walsh to Trescothick, FOUR, pushes it very well wide of mid off

End of over 25 (7 runs) England 60/0
CA Walsh 8-3-23-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 26* (75b 5x4) ME Trescothick 29* (76b 5x4)

       Spin from Vauxhall End
  25.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, played to backward point
  25.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, pushed to cover
  25.3 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, strecthes forward and defends
  25.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, rapped on the pads, well forward,
        outsie off sutmp too
  25.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, pushed to mid on
  25.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run

End of over 26 (maiden) England 60/0
MV Nagamootoo 1-1-0-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 29* (76b 5x4) MA Atherton 26* (81b 5x4)

  26.1 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, left alone to the keeper
  26.2 Walsh to Trescothick, (noball) no run, low bouncer
  26.2 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, angled across the lft hander, elft
        alone
  26.3 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, this time, too wide off off stump
  26.4 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, outside off stump, left alone to the
        keeper
  26.5 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, left alone to the keeper
  26.6 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, played to point

End of over 27 (1 run) England 61/0
CA Walsh 9-3-24-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 26* (81b 5x4) ME Trescothick 29* (83b 5x4)

  27.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, pushed to point
  27.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, one run
  27.3 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, one run, stroked it through cover easily
  27.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, played firmly to covers
  27.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, defends forward
  27.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, three runs, on target, flicked very well
        thrpugh mid wicket for 3 runs

End of over 28 (5 runs) England 66/0
MV Nagamootoo 2-1-5-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 30* (86b 5x4) ME Trescothick 30* (84b 5x4)

  28.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, left alone to the keeper, outsdie off
        stump
  28.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, that ball came in, awkward defence from
        Athers
  28.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run, on his legs, flicked to backwrad point
  28.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, close to the off stump, elft alone
        safely
  28.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, goes between bat and pad, must have
        flicked the pad, half appeals by keeper and bowler
       could very well be the last ball before Lunch
  28.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, on target, defends well

End of over 29 (maiden) England 66/0
CA Walsh 10-4-24-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 30* (84b 5x4) MA Atherton 30* (92b 5x4)

Match State: Lunch - Day 1

       get back to us in about 40 mins for more live comms of their last
        Test
  29.1 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run
  29.2 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, defends forward
  29.3 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, played to mid on
  29.4 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, defends it to point
  29.5 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, defends forward
  29.6 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, three runs, flicked through mid wicket ,
        nicely timed shot

End of over 30 (3 runs) England 69/0
MV Nagamootoo 3-1-8-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 33* (90b 5x4) MA Atherton 30* (92b 5x4)

  30.1 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, outsdie off stump, left to the keeper
  30.2 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, outside off stump, left alone safely
  30.3 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, just on of stump wiht some bounce,
        defends it to gully
  30.4 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, angled across the left ahnder, swings
        awy too much
  30.5 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, rapped on the pads, on l3g stump, the
        ball clearly drifting downthe legs tump
  30.6 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, on target, defends back to the bowler

End of over 31 (maiden) England 69/0
CA Walsh 11-5-24-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 30* (92b 5x4) ME Trescothick 33* (96b 5x4)

  31.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, stretches forward and defends
  31.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, defends forward
  31.3 Nagamootoo to Atherton, FOUR, stretches forward and drives
        exquisitely through cover
  31.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, defends well again
  31.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, reaches forward and defends
  31.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, yorks AThers there, but he defedns
        well

End of over 32 (4 runs) England 73/0
MV Nagamootoo 4-1-12-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 33* (96b 5x4) MA Atherton 34* (98b 6x4)

  32.1 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, played lazily to cover
  32.2 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, another one across the left hander,
        left alone easily
  32.3 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, to close to Tresco, but left well to
        the keeper
  32.4 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, very well left by Tresco there, the
        ball passes just outsdie off stump, good judgement
  32.5 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, left outside off stump
  32.6 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, outside leg stump

End of over 33 (maiden) England 73/0
CA Walsh 12-6-24-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 34* (98b 6x4) ME Trescothick 33* (102b 5x4)

  33.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, defends forward
  33.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, short ball, keeps low, paleyd back
        to the bowler
  33.3 Nagamootoo to Atherton, one run, flicks very well through mid
        wicket
  33.4 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run
  33.5 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, FOUR, great shot through mid off, Tresco
        shines well
  33.6 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, FOUR, rocks back and cuts it away in
        style

End of over 34 (9 runs) England 82/0
MV Nagamootoo 5-1-21-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 35* (101b 6x4) ME Trescothick 41* (105b 7x4)

       Tresco opens out here
  34.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, just on off sutmp, elegantly played, but
        straight to Nagamootoo at gully
  34.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, play and miss just outsie off stump
  34.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run, stretches forward and defends, gets oon
        his pads
  34.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside off stump, left alone to the
        keeper
  34.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, rapped on the pads, outside off stump
  34.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, rapped on the pads, down the leg side
        this time

End of over 35 (maiden) England 82/0
CA Walsh 13-7-24-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 41* (105b 7x4) MA Atherton 35* (107b 6x4)

  35.1 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, defends forward
  35.2 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, one run, played backward of point
  35.3 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, defends to point
  35.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, stretches forward and defends
  35.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run
  35.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, pushed firmly to cover

End of over 36 (1 run) England 83/0
MV Nagamootoo 6-1-22-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 42* (107b 7x4) MA Atherton 35* (111b 6x4)

  36.1 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, on target, defends back to the bowler
  36.2 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, left alone to the keeper
  36.3 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, pitched up, tries to drive on the up
        and misses
  36.4 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, plays it defensively to wide mid
        wicket
  36.5 Walsh to Trescothick, no run
  36.6 Walsh to Trescothick, FOUR, pitched up, driven very well through
        mid off

End of over 37 (4 runs) England 87/0
CA Walsh 14-7-28-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 35* (111b 6x4) ME Trescothick 46* (113b 8x4)

       Ambrose back into the attack
  37.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, width outside off stump, cuts it to
        point
  37.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, very close to the off stump, good
        judgement and left alone by Athesr
  37.3 Ambrose to Atherton, one run, just drops to the off side and runs,
        Tresco was almost in danger, if adams had hit at that, Tresco
        might hacebeen walking abck
  37.4 Ambrose to Trescothick, one run, turns it to the 3rd man for a
        single
       Putting England into bat hasn't worked for Adams as of now
  37.5 Ambrose to Atherton, three runs, punched off the back foot through
        cover, Griffith gives a chase and saves one
       Adams will not be a happy man
  37.6 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, outside off stump, lazy push to
        point

End of over 38 (5 runs) England 92/0
CEL Ambrose 11-5-13-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 39* (115b 6x4) ME Trescothick 47* (115b 8x4)

       Treasco has this habit of playing lazy shots once in awhile
       Athers getting back his touch
  38.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside off stump, left alone
        comfortably
  38.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, turns it to backward square leg
  38.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside off sutmp again, left alone,
        even Walsh has been off color today
       This is the best opening partnership for England in this series
        beating the 61 put on by the same pait in the 2nd innings of the
        3rd test
  38.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, played to the off side
  38.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, that ball bounced a bit, but very well
        kept down to gully
  38.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, played along the ground to point

End of over 39 (maiden) England 92/0
CA Walsh 15-8-28-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 47* (115b 8x4) MA Atherton 39* (121b 6x4)

       Ambrose goes round the wicket to Tresco
  39.1 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, tries to flick and misses
  39.2 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, that one came into the left hander,
        defends it towards mid on
  39.3 Ambrose to Trescothick, (noball) no run, overstepping and the ball
        flying wide of leg stump also
  39.3 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, left to the keeper
  39.4 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, almost played at it and missed
  39.5 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run
  39.6 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run

End of over 40 (1 run) England 93/0
CEL Ambrose 12-5-14-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 39* (121b 6x4) ME Trescothick 47* (122b 8x4)

  40.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, left alone again outside off stump
  40.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, on off stump, defends it to point
  40.3 Walsh to Atherton, two runs, slower one, Athers picks it well and
        drives it along the ground through mid off, Sarwan runs round and
        fields
  40.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, on target, defends back towards the
        bowler
  40.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside off, left alone
  40.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, drifting down the leg side, tries to
        flick and misses

End of over 41 (2 runs) England 95/0
CA Walsh 16-8-30-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 47* (122b 8x4) MA Atherton 41* (127b 6x4)

  41.1 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, outside off stump, as usual does
        not attempt to play at it
  41.2 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, comes back in, defends well
  41.3 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, drivent o cover, diving stop by
        Adams
  41.4 Ambrose to Trescothick, (noball) no run, oversteps again
  41.4 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, played back to the bowler
  41.5 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, across the left ahnder, elft alone
        again
  41.6 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, outside off stump, left alone again

End of over 42 (1 run) England 96/0
CEL Ambrose 13-5-15-0 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 41* (127b 6x4) ME Trescothick 47* (129b 8x4)

  42.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside off stump, same result, left
        alone to Jacobs
  42.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, turns it to square leg
  42.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run
  42.4 Walsh to Atherton, one run
  42.5 Walsh to Trescothick, (noball) two runs, flciks very well to deep
        backward square leg
  42.5 Walsh to Trescothick, FOUR, width, smahse dthrough cover to bring
        up his 50, nice batting from Marcus
  42.6 Walsh to Trescothick, FOUR, celebrates his 50 with another
        identical shot to the ropes

End of over 43 (12 runs) England 108/0
CA Walsh 17-8-42-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 42* (131b 6x4) ME Trescothick 57* (132b 10x4)

  43.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, same old stuff from morning - outside
        off stump, left alone
  43.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, just outside off stump, defends
        forward, the ball seemed to bounce a bit more than Athers expected
  43.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, outside off stump, plays at it and
        misses
  43.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, outside off stump, left alone
  43.5 Ambrose to Atherton, one run, drifting to his legs, turns to liong
        leg
  43.6 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, defends off the back foot

End of over 44 (1 run) England 109/0
CEL Ambrose 14-5-16-0 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 43* (136b 6x4) ME Trescothick 57* (133b 10x4)

       McLean in for Walsh now
  44.1 McLean to Atherton, no run, drifting down leg straight away, turns
        it to square leg
  44.2 McLean to Atherton, no run, outside off stump, left alone to Jacobs
  44.3 McLean to Atherton, one run
  44.4 McLean to Trescothick, no run, that cannot be played at, it was
        really rally wide outside off stump
  44.5 McLean to Trescothick, no run, left alone, very god judgement, ball
        sails just outside off stump
  44.6 McLean to Trescothick, no run, on target atlast from McLean,
        defends it safely

End of over 45 (1 run) England 110/0
NAM McLean 8-1-26-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 44* (139b 6x4) ME Trescothick 57* (136b 10x4)

Match State: Drinks

  45.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, left alone outside off stump :-)
  45.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, on off sutmp, played to gully
  45.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, gets on his thighs just outside off
        stump
  45.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, on target, Athers defends well
  45.5 Ambrose to Atherton, two runs, played through mid wicket
  45.6 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, outsie off stump, left alone

End of over 46 (2 runs) England 112/0
CEL Ambrose 15-5-18-0 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 57* (136b 10x4) MA Atherton 46* (145b 6x4)

  46.1 McLean to Trescothick, no run, outside off stump, wiht bounce, left
        alone
  46.2 McLean to Trescothick, no run, on target, defends to the off side
  46.3 McLean to Trescothick, no run
  46.4 McLean to Trescothick, no run
  46.5 McLean to Trescothick, legbye: one run
  46.6 McLean to Atherton, no run

End of over 47 (1 run, maiden) England 113/0
NAM McLean 9-2-26-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 57* (141b 10x4) MA Atherton 46* (146b 6x4)

  47.1 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run
  47.2 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run
  47.3 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run
  47.4 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run
  47.5 Ambrose to Trescothick, one run
  47.6 Ambrose to Atherton, no run

End of over 48 (1 run) England 114/0
CEL Ambrose 16-5-19-0 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 58* (146b 10x4) MA Atherton 46* (147b 6x4)

  48.1 McLean to Trescothick, no run
  48.2 McLean to Trescothick, no run, on target, defends it to point
  48.3 McLean to Trescothick, no run, played back to the bowler
  48.4 McLean to Trescothick, no run
  48.5 McLean to Trescothick, one run
  48.6 McLean to Atherton, no run

End of over 49 (1 run) England 115/0
NAM McLean 10-2-27-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 59* (151b 10x4) MA Atherton 46* (148b 6x4)

  49.1 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run
  49.2 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, pushed to mid on
  49.3 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, played back to the bowler
  49.4 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, played to backward point
  49.5 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, played back to the bowler
  49.6 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run

End of over 50 (maiden) England 115/0
MV Nagamootoo 7-2-22-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 46* (148b 6x4) ME Trescothick 59* (157b 10x4)

  50.1 McLean to Atherton, no run, on target, defends to the off  side
  50.2 McLean to Atherton, no run, pushed back to the bowler
  50.3 McLean to Atherton, FOUR, short ball, short arm pull to mid wicket
  50.4 McLean to Atherton, no run, bouncer, ducked away
  50.5 McLean to Atherton, FOUR, nice shot through covers
  50.6 McLean to Atherton, no run, drifting dwon leg side

End of over 51 (8 runs) England 123/0
NAM McLean 11-2-35-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 59* (157b 10x4) MA Atherton 54* (154b 8x4)

  51.1 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, playd back to the bowler
  51.2 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, full toss, driven to cover
  51.3 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, two runs, turns it to square leg with
        ease and runs very well
  51.4 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, left alone
  51.5 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, played to the off side
  51.6 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run

End of over 52 (2 runs) England 125/0
MV Nagamootoo 8-2-24-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 54* (154b 8x4) ME Trescothick 61* (163b 10x4)

  52.1 McLean to Atherton, no run
  52.2 McLean to Atherton, no run
  52.3 McLean to Atherton, no run, played to mid off
  52.4 McLean to Atherton, one run
  52.5 McLean to Trescothick, no run
  52.6 McLean to Trescothick, FOUR

End of over 53 (5 runs) England 130/0
NAM McLean 12-2-40-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 55* (158b 8x4) ME Trescothick 65* (165b 11x4)

  53.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, FOUR, pitched up, drien very wel throigh
        cover
  53.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run
  53.3 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, defends forward
  53.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, pushed to cover
  53.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, stretches forward and defends
  53.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, played back to the bowler

End of over 54 (4 runs) England 134/0
MV Nagamootoo 9-2-28-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 65* (165b 11x4) MA Atherton 59* (164b 9x4)

  54.1 Adams to Trescothick, no run, stretches forward and defends
  54.2 Adams to Trescothick, one run
  54.3 Adams to Atherton, no run
  54.4 Adams to Atherton, no run
  54.5 Adams to Atherton, no run, treis to sweep and misses
  54.6 Adams to Atherton, no run, defends off the front foot

End of over 55 (1 run) England 135/0
JC Adams 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 66* (167b 11x4) MA Atherton 59* (168b 9x4)

  55.1 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, defends forward again
  55.2 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, stretches forward and defends
  55.3 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run
  55.4 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, tries a big heave an dmisses
  55.5 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run
  55.6 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, one run

End of over 56 (1 run) England 136/0
MV Nagamootoo 10-2-29-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 67* (173b 11x4) MA Atherton 59* (168b 9x4)

  56.1 Adams to Trescothick, one run
  56.2 Adams to Atherton, no run
  56.3 Adams to Atherton, no run
  56.4 Adams to Atherton, one run
  56.5 Adams to Trescothick, no run
  56.6 Adams to Trescothick, no run

End of over 57 (2 runs) England 138/0
JC Adams 2-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 60* (171b 9x4) ME Trescothick 68* (176b 11x4)

  57.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, defends off the back foot
  57.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, one run, played to the sweeper on the off
        side
  57.3 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, stretches forward and plays it
        to backward point
  57.4 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, pitched up, driven to mid on
  57.5 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, one run, played to cover
  57.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, FOUR, excellent timed flick through mid
        wicket

End of over 58 (6 runs) England 144/0
MV Nagamootoo 11-2-35-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 69* (179b 11x4) MA Atherton 65* (174b 10x4)

  58.1 Adams to Trescothick, no run, outside off stump, left alone to the
        keeper
  58.2 Adams to Trescothick, no run, pitched up, turned to mdi wicket
  58.3 Adams to Trescothick, two runs, turned very fine to fine leg
  58.4 Adams to Trescothick, no run, rapped on the pads
  58.5 Adams to Trescothick, one run, turns to square leg
  58.6 Adams to Atherton, FOUR, cuts it very late to the 3rd man ropes

End of over 59 (7 runs) England 151/0
JC Adams 3-0-10-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 72* (184b 11x4) MA Atherton 69* (175b 11x4)

  59.1 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, played to mid on
  59.2 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, FOUR, rocks back and cuts it to the 3rd
        man fence again, this time from the lefty
  59.3 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, outside off stump, left alone
  59.4 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, just pushes to point and wnts a
        single, but Athers says no
  59.5 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, played to mid wicket
  59.6 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run, defends off the front foot

End of over 60 (4 runs) England 155/0
MV Nagamootoo 12-2-39-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 69* (175b 11x4) ME Trescothick 76* (190b 12x4)

  60.1 Adams to Atherton, no run, defends forward
  60.2 Adams to Atherton, no run, pushed to cover
  60.3 Adams to Atherton, no run, stretches forward and defends with his
        pads
  60.4 Adams to Atherton, one run, sweeps fine
  60.5 Adams to Trescothick, two runs, turns it very fine to fine leg
  60.6 Adams to Trescothick, no run, defends forward

End of over 61 (3 runs) England 158/0
JC Adams 4-0-13-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 70* (179b 11x4) ME Trescothick 78* (192b 12x4)

  61.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, one run
  61.2 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, no run
  61.3 Nagamootoo to Trescothick, OUT:

       England 159/1, Partnership of 159
       ME Trescothick  c Campbell b Nagamootoo  78 (194b 12x4 0x6)
       MA Atherton 71* (180b 11x4) MV Nagamootoo 12.3-2-40-1

Match State: Tea - Day 1

  61.4 Nagamootoo to Hussain, no run, fwd defends
  61.5 Nagamootoo to Hussain, OUT: nicked to the keeper

       England 159/2, Partnership of 0
       N Hussain  c Jacobs b Nagamootoo  0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
       MA Atherton 71* (182b 11x4) MV Nagamootoo 12.5-2-40-2

       thin edge to the keeper
       Thorpe is new bat
  61.6 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, played to off side

End of over 62 (4 runs) England 159/2
MV Nagamootoo 13-2-40-2 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 71* (182b 11x4) GP Thorpe 0* (1b)

       Walsh back into attack
  62.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, puahed to mid on Sarwan
       coverage from www.ECB.co.uk powered by CricInfo.com
  62.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  62.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  62.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run
  62.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, puahed to off side Hinds fields
  62.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, going down the leg side

End of over 63 (maiden) England 159/2
CA Walsh 18-9-42-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 0* (1b) MA Atherton 71* (188b 11x4)

  63.1 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, attempted sweep
  63.2 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, padded away
  63.3 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, two runs, paddled down to fine leg
  63.4 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run
  63.5 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, one run, sweeps this
  63.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, played to mid wicket

End of over 64 (3 runs) England 162/2
MV Nagamootoo 14-2-43-2 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 3* (6b) MA Atherton 71* (189b 11x4)

  64.1 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, good take
  64.2 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  64.3 Walsh to Thorpe, one run, to fine leg
  64.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, played to off side
  64.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  64.6 Walsh to Atherton, two runs, cuts away to 3rd man

End of over 65 (3 runs) England 165/2
CA Walsh 19-9-45-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 4* (9b) MA Atherton 73* (192b 11x4)

  65.1 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, one run, played to square leg
  65.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, one run, to mid off
  65.3 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, one run, well judged single
  65.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run
  65.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, played to off side
  65.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper

End of over 66 (3 runs) England 168/2
MV Nagamootoo 15-2-46-2 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 6* (11b) MA Atherton 74* (196b 11x4)

  66.1 Walsh to Thorpe, bye: FOUR, leg side byes
  66.2 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  66.3 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, pushed to off side
       3 slips and gully
  66.4 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  66.5 Walsh to Thorpe, two runs, turned away to fine leg, good return
        would have made it 1 only
  66.6 Walsh to Thorpe, (noball) no run
  66.6 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper

End of over 67 (7 runs) England 175/2
CA Walsh 20-9-48-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 74* (196b 11x4) GP Thorpe 8* (18b)

  67.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, played to off side
  67.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run
  67.3 Nagamootoo to Atherton, FOUR, clipped off his legs through mid
        wicket
  67.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  67.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, two runs, driven to long off, well placed
  67.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, fwd defens

End of over 68 (6 runs) England 181/2
MV Nagamootoo 16-2-52-2 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 8* (18b) MA Atherton 80* (202b 12x4)

       Thorpe ask for an arm guard
  68.1 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, puahed to off side
  68.2 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, fwd defends
  68.3 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  68.4 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  68.5 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, going down the leg side, good take by
        keeper
  68.6 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, forward defensive shot

End of over 69 (maiden) England 181/2
CA Walsh 21-10-48-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 80* (202b 12x4) GP Thorpe 8* (24b)

  69.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  69.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run
  69.3 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, pushed to off side
  69.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, short outside off stump
  69.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, played to cover
  69.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, pushed to off side

End of over 70 (maiden) England 181/2
MV Nagamootoo 17-3-52-2 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 8* (24b) MA Atherton 80* (208b 12x4)

  70.1 McLean to Thorpe, no run, forward defensive shot
  70.2 McLean to Thorpe, no run, played to off side
  70.3 McLean to Thorpe, no run, played to on side
  70.4 McLean to Thorpe, no run, going down the leg side
  70.5 McLean to Thorpe, no run, fwd defends
  70.6 McLean to Thorpe, no run, played to on side

End of over 71 (maiden) England 181/2
NAM McLean 13-3-40-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 80* (208b 12x4) GP Thorpe 8* (30b)

  71.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, played to short extra cover
  71.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, two runs, played to just backward of point
  71.3 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run
  71.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, fwd to this
  71.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, one run
  71.6 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, played to off side

End of over 72 (3 runs) England 184/2
MV Nagamootoo 18-3-55-2 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 83* (213b 12x4) GP Thorpe 8* (31b)

  72.1 McLean to Atherton, OUT: looks sraight, off th pads

       England 184/3, Partnership of 25
       MA Atherton  b McLean  83 (214b 12x4 0x6)
       GP Thorpe 8* (31b) NAM McLean 13.1-3-40-1

  72.2 McLean to Stewart, no run, played to mid on
  72.3 McLean to Stewart, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  72.4 McLean to Stewart, OUT: plumb in front

       England 184/4, Partnership of 0
       AJ Stewart  lbw b McLean  0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
       GP Thorpe 8* (31b) NAM McLean 13.4-3-40-2

       would have hit middle stump half way up
       Vaughan is new bat
  72.5 McLean to Vaughan, no run, played to point
  72.6 McLean to Vaughan, no run, forward defensive shot

End of over 73 (maiden) England 184/4
NAM McLean 14-4-40-2 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 8* (31b) MP Vaughan 0* (2b)

       double wicket maiden
  73.1 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  73.2 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  73.3 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, played to off side
  73.4 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, pushed to short extra cover
  73.5 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, played to mid wicket
  73.6 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, apeals for a catch off the pads

End of over 74 (maiden) England 184/4
MV Nagamootoo 19-4-55-2 - Vauxhall End
MP Vaughan 0* (2b) GP Thorpe 8* (37b)

  74.1 McLean to Vaughan, no run, comes forward to this
  74.2 McLean to Vaughan, no run, cust back in
  74.3 McLean to Vaughan, FOUR, clipped off the pads to get off mark
  74.4 McLean to Vaughan, FOUR, over pitched, and played through point
  74.5 McLean to Vaughan, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  74.6 McLean to Vaughan, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper

End of over 75 (8 runs) England 192/4
NAM McLean 15-4-48-2 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 8* (37b) MP Vaughan 8* (8b 2x4)

  75.1 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run
  75.2 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, FOUR, driven down to extra cover
  75.3 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run
       TV umpire called for
  75.4 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run
  75.5 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run
  75.6 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, one run

End of over 76 (5 runs) England 197/4
MV Nagamootoo 20-4-60-2 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 13* (43b 1x4) MP Vaughan 8* (8b 2x4)

  76.1 McLean to Thorpe, one run
  76.2 McLean to Vaughan, no run, forward defensive shot
  76.3 McLean to Vaughan, one run, steered behind point
  76.4 McLean to Thorpe, no run, played to cover
  76.5 McLean to Thorpe, three runs, pulled up at long on
  76.6 McLean to Vaughan, no run, played to mid wicket

End of over 77 (5 runs) England 202/4
NAM McLean 16-4-53-2 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 17* (46b 1x4) MP Vaughan 9* (11b 2x4)

       England 200 off 467 balls in 301 mins

Match State: Drinks

  77.1 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, played away off side
  77.2 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, played to short fine leg
  77.3 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, one run, turned away to mid wicket
  77.4 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, one run, swept away off side
  77.5 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, forward defensive shot
  77.6 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, one run, turned away to sqaure leg

End of over 78 (3 runs) England 205/4
MV Nagamootoo 21-4-63-2 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 19* (51b 1x4) MP Vaughan 10* (12b 2x4)

  78.1 McLean to Thorpe, no run, played to extra cover
       light is getting poor
  78.2 McLean to Thorpe, no run, played into covers
  78.3 McLean to Thorpe, no run, played forward
  78.4 McLean to Thorpe, no run
  78.5 McLean to Thorpe, two runs
  78.6 McLean to Thorpe, no run

End of over 79 (2 runs) England 207/4
NAM McLean 17-4-55-2 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 10* (12b 2x4) GP Thorpe 21* (57b 1x4)

       New ball can be taken after this over
  79.1 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, played to off side
  79.2 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, thick edge to backward point
  79.3 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, slower ball, driven
  79.4 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, fwd defends
  79.5 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, played to mid on
  79.6 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, played to off side

End of over 80 (maiden) England 207/4
MV Nagamootoo 22-5-63-2 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 21* (57b 1x4) MP Vaughan 10* (18b 2x4)

       does not look like the new ball is being taken
  80.1 McLean to Thorpe, two runs, driven to to mid off, mid on fields
       Rose on for Sarwan
  80.2 McLean to Thorpe, no run, chopped away into covers
  80.3 McLean to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  80.4 McLean to Thorpe, two runs
  80.5 McLean to Thorpe, two runs
  80.6 McLean to Thorpe, no run

End of over 81 (6 runs) England 213/4
NAM McLean 18-4-61-2 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 10* (18b 2x4) GP Thorpe 27* (63b 1x4)

  81.1 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run
  81.2 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run
  81.3 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run
  81.4 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run
  81.5 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run
  81.6 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run

End of over 82 (maiden) England 213/4
MV Nagamootoo 23-6-63-2 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 27* (63b 1x4) MP Vaughan 10* (24b 2x4)

       Ambrose back on
  82.1 Ambrose to Thorpe, one run, played behind square
  82.2 Ambrose to Vaughan, no run, played to mid on
  82.3 Ambrose to Vaughan, OUT: playing no shot

       England 214/5, Partnership of 30
       MP Vaughan  lbw b Ambrose  10 (26b 2x4 0x6)
       GP Thorpe 28* (64b 1x4) CEL Ambrose 16.3-5-20-1 (2nb)

       Hick coming in now
       new ball not taken yet
  82.4 Ambrose to Hick, no run, fwd defends
  82.5 Ambrose to Hick, no run, played back up pitch
  82.6 Ambrose to Hick, no run, fwd defends

End of over 83 (1 run) England 214/5
CEL Ambrose 17-5-20-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 28* (64b 1x4) GA Hick 0* (3b)

  83.1 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, fwd to this, rolls away to slip
  83.2 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, pushed to on side
  83.3 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, played to backward point
  83.4 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  83.5 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, fwd, rolls away to slip
  83.6 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, played to mid wicket

End of over 84 (maiden) England 214/5
MV Nagamootoo 24-7-63-2 - Vauxhall End
GA Hick 0* (3b) GP Thorpe 28* (70b 1x4)

  84.1 Ambrose to Hick, no run, played to mid on
  84.2 Ambrose to Hick, no run, played to Adams at cover
  84.3 Ambrose to Hick, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  84.4 Ambrose to Hick, two runs, to 3rd man, walsh fumbles
  84.5 Ambrose to Hick, no run, appeals for LBW, not out says Shep
       sliding down the leg side
  84.6 Ambrose to Hick, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper

End of over 85 (2 runs) England 216/5
CEL Ambrose 18-5-22-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 28* (70b 1x4) GA Hick 2* (9b)

       new bowl ca
       walsh has the ball
  85.1 Walsh to Thorpe, one run, nigged to off side
  85.2 Walsh to Hick, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken by
        the keeper
  85.3 Walsh to Hick, no run, draws the bat inside the line
  85.4 Walsh to Hick, no run, cuts this to point
       light showing on scoreboard
  85.5 Walsh to Hick, no run, going down the leg side, taken by Jacobs
  85.6 Walsh to Hick, no run

End of over 86 (1 run) England 217/5
CA Walsh 22-10-49-0 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 29* (71b 1x4) GA Hick 2* (14b)

  86.1 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  86.2 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, fwd defends
       new guard for Thorpe
  86.3 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  86.4 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run
       2 lights on now
  86.5 Ambrose to Thorpe, one run, away to long leg
  86.6 Ambrose to Hick, no run, pushed to off side

End of over 87 (1 run) England 218/5
CEL Ambrose 19-5-23-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 30* (76b 1x4) GA Hick 2* (15b)

       problems with the windows at the pavilion end
  87.1 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  87.2 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  87.3 Walsh to Thorpe, legbye: one run, played to off side
  87.4 Walsh to Hick, no run, that lifted on hick
  87.5 Walsh to Hick, no run, slower ball, defensive push
  87.6 Walsh to Hick, no run, played to mid on

End of over 88 (1 run, maiden) England 219/5
CA Walsh 23-11-49-0 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 30* (79b 1x4) GA Hick 2* (18b)

       more delays
  88.1 Ambrose to Thorpe, (noball) no run, played to mid off
  88.1 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, going down the leg side, thorpe missed
        out
  88.2 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  88.3 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run
  88.4 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  88.5 Ambrose to Thorpe, one run, played to off side
       3rd light on now
  88.6 Ambrose to Hick, no run, yorker, dug out by Hick

End of over 89 (2 runs) England 221/5
CEL Ambrose 20-5-25-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 31* (85b 1x4) GA Hick 2* (19b)

       Shepherd has a light meter out now
       umpires looking at light
       they play on
       Walsh is ready
  89.1 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, fwd defends
  89.2 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  89.3 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
       getting very dark
  89.4 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
       Umpires meeting with 2 balls left
       light meters at the ready
       and that concludes the day with 89.4 overs bowled
       new ball can be taken in the morning

Match State: Stumps - Day 1

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       Walsh to complete his 24th over - two more balls to go
  89.5 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outside off stump, misses the edeg and
        goes to the keeper
  89.6 Walsh to Thorpe, legbye: two runs, runs very fine to fine leg

End of over 90 (2 runs, maiden) England 223/5
CA Walsh 24-12-49-0 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
GA Hick 2* (19b) GP Thorpe 31* (91b 1x4)

  90.1 Ambrose to Hick, no run, tries to turn it to long leg and gets on
        his pads
  90.2 Ambrose to Hick, no run, defends to cover off the back foot
  90.3 Ambrose to Hick, no run, plays it softyl to the on side
  90.4 Ambrose to Hick, no run, fastish ball played towards mid wicket
  90.5 Ambrose to Hick, no run, stretcehs forward and gets on his pads
  90.6 Ambrose to Hick, one run, turns the face between gully and point
        and gets a run

End of over 91 (1 run) England 224/5
CEL Ambrose 21-5-26-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
GA Hick 3* (25b) GP Thorpe 31* (91b 1x4)

  91.1 Walsh to Hick, no run, just on off stump, Hick leans forward and
        defends
  91.2 Walsh to Hick, no run, outside off stump, played to cover point
  91.3 Walsh to Hick, no run, that ball pushes Hick to his back foot,
        defended to point, Nagamootoo fields
  91.4 Walsh to Hick, no run, a bit of width, this time cuts to point,
        Nagamootoo again
  91.5 Walsh to Hick, no run, bouncer, well directed, Hick goes beneath
        that one quite comfortably
  91.6 Walsh to Hick, one run, pitched up to his pds, flicked in quickly
        to Ambrose at fine leg - retains strike again

End of over 92 (1 run) England 225/5
CA Walsh 25-12-50-0 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
GA Hick 4* (31b) GP Thorpe 31* (91b 1x4)

  92.1 Ambrose to Hick, no run, pushed well to cover off the back foot
  92.2 Ambrose to Hick, no run, that ball came in and Hick had to adjust
        his shot and turn it down to square leg
  92.3 Ambrose to Hick, no run, width, cuts to point forcefully, could not
        pierce the field
  92.4 Ambrose to Hick, no run, outside off stump, left alone to the
        keeper
  92.5 Ambrose to Hick, no run
  92.6 Ambrose to Hick, no run, that ends the first maiden over of the day

End of over 93 (maiden) England 225/5
CEL Ambrose 22-6-26-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 31* (91b 1x4) GA Hick 4* (37b)

       Walsh is being taken off here and McLean comes in from the Vauxhall
        End
       The ball is just 3 overs old and Walsh is taken off
       Could be a change of ends!
  93.1 McLean to Thorpe, legbye: one run, on leg stump, hits the pads and
        rolls towards square leg
       Thorpe yet to score a run off the bat today
  93.2 McLean to Hick, one run, cuts, thickish edge to 3rd man
  93.3 McLean to Thorpe, no run, wide outside off stump, Thorpe will not
        play at it
  93.4 McLean to Thorpe, no run, this time very close to Thorpe , to the
        keeper
  93.5 McLean to Thorpe, no run, across the lefty. left alone to the
        keeper
  93.6 McLean to Thorpe, no run

End of over 94 (2 runs) England 227/5
NAM McLean 19-4-62-2 - Vauxhall End
GA Hick 5* (38b) GP Thorpe 31* (96b 1x4)

  94.1 Ambrose to Hick, one run, taps it wide of point and gets a single
       Thrope now to face Ambrose for the first time today
  94.2 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, on target, defends it to point
  94.3 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, good bounce on that ball and left the
        left hander at shoulder height
  94.4 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, on target, defends back to the howler
  94.5 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, another compact defence in exhibition
        from Thorpe
  94.6 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run

End of over 95 (1 run) England 228/5
CEL Ambrose 23-6-27-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
GA Hick 6* (39b) GP Thorpe 31* (101b 1x4)

  95.1 McLean to Hick, one run, just turns it to mid wicket and gets a run
  95.2 McLean to Thorpe, no run, pitched up , on target, stroked to mid
        wikcte, Adams fields
  95.3 McLean to Thorpe, no run, just out the off stump, good judgement
        from Graham and leaves it to the keeper
  95.4 McLean to Thorpe, no run, left alone to the keeper again
  95.5 McLean to Thorpe, no run, ledt alone again
  95.6 McLean to Thorpe, no run

End of over 96 (1 run) England 229/5
NAM McLean 20-4-63-2 - Vauxhall End
GA Hick 7* (40b) GP Thorpe 31* (106b 1x4)

  96.1 Ambrose to Hick, no run, played to cover on the rise
  96.2 Ambrose to Hick, no run, just taps it to cover
  96.3 Ambrose to Hick, no run, goes donw the leg side
  96.4 Ambrose to Hick, no run
  96.5 Ambrose to Hick, no run
  96.6 Ambrose to Hick, (noball) no run
  96.6 Ambrose to Hick, no run, defended to covers

End of over 97 (1 run) England 230/5
CEL Ambrose 24-6-28-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 31* (106b 1x4) GA Hick 7* (47b)

Match State: Rain interrupts play

  97.1 McLean to Thorpe, no run, across the left ahnder
  97.2 McLean to Thorpe, no run, outside off stump, left alone to the
        keeper
  97.3 McLean to Thorpe, no run, outside off stump, left alone to the
        keeper again
  97.4 McLean to Thorpe, no run, another one outside off stump, Thorpe
        decides ot to plat at it yet again
  97.5 McLean to Thorpe, wide: no run, that was too wide, Jacobs almost
        dived in front of the 2nd slip to glove that ball
  97.5 McLean to Thorpe, no run, away swinger, after pitching on off
        stump, left alone
  97.6 McLean to Thorpe, no run, on target, defends to mid wicket

End of over 98 (1 run) England 231/5
NAM McLean 21-4-64-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
GA Hick 7* (47b) GP Thorpe 31* (112b 1x4)

  98.1 Ambrose to Hick, legbye: one run, nipped back it, gets the edge of
        the legs and rolls to 3rd man
  98.2 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, just on off stump, defends safely
       Ambrose comes round the wicket now
  98.3 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, rapped on the pads, but clearly outside
        the leg stump
  98.4 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, outside off stump, left alone to Jacobs
  98.5 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, another very god ball from Ambrose, play
        and miss from Thorpe
  98.6 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, on target, tight bowling here, defends
        oit o square leg

End of over 99 (1 run, maiden) England 232/5
CEL Ambrose 25-7-28-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
GA Hick 7* (48b) GP Thorpe 31* (117b 1x4)

  99.1 McLean to Hick, no run, in that corridor of unceratinity, left
        alone well by Hick
  99.2 McLean to Hick, no run, tries to cut it and mistimes it
  99.3 McLean to Hick, no run, fastish ball, keeps low, on target, Hick
        opens up and defends it to the on sidwe
  99.4 McLean to Hick, no run, very little movement away from Hick, Hangs
        his bat out and is beaten
  99.5 McLean to Hick, one run, on target, turns it to square leg
  99.6 McLean to Thorpe, two runs, turns it through midwicket and gets of
        the mark for the day

End of over 100 (3 runs) England 235/5
NAM McLean 22-4-67-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
GA Hick 8* (53b) GP Thorpe 33* (118b 1x4)

 100.1 Ambrose to Hick, one run, just outside off stump, deliberately
        turned dowm through gully, point runs round and picks it
 100.2 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, on middle stump, turns it well to square
        leg, but straight to the fielder
 100.3 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, outside off stump, play and miss there
        from Thorpe
 100.4 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, another miss of the outside edge. great
        stuff from Curtly - very unlucky indeed
 100.5 Ambrose to Thorpe, one run, this time taps it towards gully and
        gets to the other side
 100.6 Ambrose to Hick, no run, outside off stump, too wide, left alone
        easily

End of over 101 (2 runs) England 237/5
CEL Ambrose 26-7-30-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 34* (122b 1x4) GA Hick 9* (55b)

 101.1 McLean to Thorpe, no run, extra bounce on that ball, Thorpe tries
        to cut, too close to him , high also, appeal for a caught behind -
        Not Out
 101.2 McLean to Thorpe, two runs, turns it to fine leg and runs well to
        get the extra second run
 101.3 McLean to Thorpe, no run, outside off stump, holds his bat high and
        decides to leave it to the keeper
 101.4 McLean to Thorpe, one run, just outside off stump, defends it to
        3rd man
 101.5 McLean to Hick, no run, on off stump, dfends off the back foot to
        point
 101.6 McLean to Hick, no run, pushed firmly to oint at that ball which
        kept a bit low

End of over 102 (3 runs) England 240/5
NAM McLean 23-4-70-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 37* (126b 1x4) GA Hick 9* (57b)

 102.1 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, that ball came in along way, Thorpe
        leave sit to the keeper
 102.2 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, defends forward
 102.3 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, defends back to the bowler
 102.4 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, plays it to mid off
 102.5 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, another one that comes in viciously
 102.6 Ambrose to Thorpe, one run, just taps it to the on side and runs
        very well to retain strike

End of over 103 (1 run) England 241/5
CEL Ambrose 27-7-31-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 38* (132b 1x4) GA Hick 9* (57b)

 103.1 Walsh to Thorpe, legbye: one run
 103.2 Walsh to Hick, one run
 103.3 Walsh to Thorpe, no run
 103.4 Walsh to Thorpe, no run
 103.5 Walsh to Thorpe, legbye: one run
 103.6 Walsh to Hick, one run, outside off stump, turns the face of the
        bat to 3rd man deliberately

End of over 104 (4 runs) England 245/5
CA Walsh 26-12-52-0 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
GA Hick 11* (59b) GP Thorpe 38* (136b 1x4)

 104.1 Ambrose to Hick, one run, outside off stump, turns the face of the
        bat to 3rd man deliberately again by Hick
 104.2 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, on the off stump, defended bck to the
        bowler - compact defence
 104.3 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, on off stump, defended back to the
        bowler again
 104.4 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, outside off stump, left alone to the
        keeper
 104.5 Ambrose to Thorpe, one run, played to 3rd man
 104.6 Ambrose to Hick, no run, on target, with some bounce, defends back
        to the bowler

End of over 105 (2 runs) England 247/5
CEL Ambrose 28-7-33-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 39* (140b 1x4) GA Hick 12* (61b)

 105.1 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outside off, left to the keeper
 105.2 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, played to mid wicket
 105.3 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, left alone to the keeper
 105.4 Walsh to Thorpe, one run, turned to square leg
 105.5 Walsh to Hick, no run
 105.6 Walsh to Hick, one run, plays it to 3rd man easily

End of over 106 (2 runs) England 249/5
CA Walsh 27-12-54-0 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
GA Hick 13* (63b) GP Thorpe 40* (144b 1x4)

 106.1 Ambrose to Hick, no run, on off stump, defends to cover off the
        front foot
       Hick showing immense patience here
 106.2 Ambrose to Hick, two runs, cuts it very hard to point, the fielder
        half-stops it
 106.3 Ambrose to Hick, one run, patiently plays it to mid wicket for that
        single
 106.4 Ambrose to Thorpe, (noball) no run, Ambrose oversteps
 106.4 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, on target, defends it to mid on
 106.5 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, outside off stump, Thorpe deicdes not to
        play at it, but does not hield his bat properly
 106.6 Ambrose to Thorpe, no run, just outside off sutmp, defends it off
        the back foot to the off side

End of over 107 (4 runs) England 253/5
CEL Ambrose 29-7-37-1 (5nb) - Pavilion End
GA Hick 16* (66b) GP Thorpe 40* (148b 1x4)

 107.1 Walsh to Hick, one run, defends, Hick does not know where the ball
        went. thorpe hurries for the single and so Hick gets the run
 107.2 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outside leg stump, brushes the pads on its
        way to Jacobs
 107.3 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, just outside off stump, Thorpe not
        attempting to play at that one
 107.4 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, again, Thorpe keeps his bat within
        himself, this time the ball itself was too wide outside off
 107.5 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, this time, the ball goes very close to the
        off stump, play and miss here
 107.6 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, on off stump, very well defended with a
        straight bat

End of over 108 (1 run) England 254/5
CA Walsh 28-12-55-0 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
GA Hick 17* (67b) GP Thorpe 40* (153b 1x4)

 108.1 Ambrose to Hick, no run, bouncer from Ambrose, did not bounce much,
        anyway, Hich goes underneath that one
 108.2 Ambrose to Hick, no run, another bouncer, Hick goes beneath again
       Ambrose has a man for the hook
 108.3 Ambrose to Hick, no run, just passign that outside edge yet again -
        very very umlucky indeed
 108.4 Ambrose to Hick, no run, on target, the ball hurried pn to Hick,
        defends it to mid on
 108.5 Ambrose to Hick, no run, gets on his pds on leg stump
 108.6 Ambrose to Hick, OUT: on line exactly, that was plumb

       England 254/6, Partnership of 40
       GA Hick  lbw b Ambrose  17 (73b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 109 (maiden) England 254/6
CEL Ambrose 30-8-37-2 (5nb) - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 40* (153b 1x4) 

 109.1 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, defends to the off side
 109.2 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outsdie leg stump, wasted delivery
 109.3 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outside off sutmp, left alone
 109.4 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, trying to work to the square leg and
        misses
 109.5 Walsh to Thorpe, OUT: that can be nothing else other than 'finger
        up', similar dismissal for Thorpe as in the 3rd test, slower one,
        on target, he misreads it and lets it hit his toes, infact Thorpe
        started back walking even before Harper raised his finger

       England 254/7, Partnership of 0
       GP Thorpe  lbw b Walsh  40 (158b 1x4 0x6)
       C White 0* (0b) CA Walsh 28.5-12-55-1 (4nb)

       Wicket number 477 for Walsh
 109.6 Walsh to Cork, no run, outside off stump, left alone

End of over 110 (maiden) England 254/7
CA Walsh 29-13-55-1 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
C White 0* (0b) DG Cork 0* (1b)

 110.1 Ambrose to White, no run, outside off sutmp, left aone
 110.2 Ambrose to White, no run, outside off stump, left alone again
 110.3 Ambrose to White, no run
 110.4 Ambrose to White, no run, played to square leg
 110.5 Ambrose to White, no run, defended back to the bowler
 110.6 Ambrose to White, one run

End of over 111 (1 run) England 255/7
CEL Ambrose 31-8-38-2 (5nb) - Pavilion End
C White 1* (6b) DG Cork 0* (1b)

 111.1 Walsh to White, no run, outside of stump, decides not to play at it
 111.2 Walsh to White, no run
 111.3 Walsh to White, no run, on target, defends it to cover off the back
        foot
 111.4 Walsh to White, no run, defended safely
 111.5 Walsh to White, no run, outsdie off stump, play and miss
 111.6 Walsh to White, no run

End of over 112 (maiden) England 255/7
CA Walsh 30-14-55-1 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
DG Cork 0* (1b) C White 1* (12b)

 112.1 McLean to Cork, no run, good inswinger, rapped very high on hid
        thighs
 112.2 McLean to Cork, no run, outside off stmp, pushed to cover
 112.3 McLean to Cork, no run, firm drive through cover
 112.4 McLean to Cork, no run, outside off stump, tries to pull and misses
 112.5 McLean to Cork, OUT: lbw no.5 of the innings !!! - no questions
        please, that was a straight ball and was plumb in front, no doubt
        in lifting the finger for Shepherd

       England 255/8, Partnership of 1
       DG Cork  lbw b McLean  0 (6b 0x4 0x6)
       C White 1* (12b) NAM McLean 23.5-4-70-3 (1w)

 112.6 McLean to Caddick, no run, outside off stump, good movement for
        McLean, left alone comfortably by Caddick

End of over 113 (maiden) England 255/8
NAM McLean 24-5-70-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
C White 1* (12b) AR Caddick 0* (1b)

 113.1 Walsh to White, no run, on off stump, defended to gully
 113.2 Walsh to White, no run, nice ball flying past the outside edge of
        White's bat
 113.3 Walsh to White, no run, defended to gully
 113.4 Walsh to White, no run, leans forward and drives well, Adams fields
        well at cover
 113.5 Walsh to White, no run, on off stump, defends to the on sdie off
        the back foot
 113.6 Walsh to White, no run, defends to gully again

End of over 114 (maiden) England 255/8
CA Walsh 31-15-55-1 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
AR Caddick 0* (1b) C White 1* (18b)

 114.1 McLean to Caddick, no run
 114.2 McLean to Caddick, no run, on off stump with some bounce, defends
        well
 114.3 McLean to Caddick, no run, on target, played to mid wicket
 114.4 McLean to Caddick, no run, rapped high on the pads, half appeal
 114.5 McLean to Caddick, no run, drifting down the leg stump
       Rains here at The Oval
 114.6 McLean to Caddick, no run, outside off stump.eft to the keeper

End of over 115 (maiden) England 255/8
NAM McLean 25-6-70-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
C White 1* (18b) AR Caddick 0* (7b)

Match State: Lunch - Day 2

 115.1 Walsh to White, no run, on target, defends forward
 115.2 Walsh to White, no run, on off stump, defended to cover
 115.3 Walsh to White, no run, outside off stump, played to point
 115.4 Walsh to White, no run, rapped on the pads, appealing from Walsh,
        clearly going down the leg side
 115.5 Walsh to White, one run, nice delivery on off stump with some extra
        bounce, thick edge, the ball flies wide of slips to 3rd man
 115.6 Walsh to Caddick, no run

End of over 116 (1 run) England 256/8
CA Walsh 32-15-56-1 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
C White 2* (23b) AR Caddick 0* (8b)

 116.1 McLean to White, no run, on target, defended to cover off the back
        foot
 116.2 McLean to White, no run
 116.3 McLean to White, no run, that ball came in and went between bat and
        pad, nice ball from Nixon
 116.4 McLean to White, no run, pitched up, White rtrying to drive and
        misses
 116.5 McLean to White, no run, rapped on the pads, loud appeal, clearly
        going down the leg
       Raining out here
       Seems to be a heavy shower
       The umpires decide to pause play
       Dont go away - Stay with us - we will be back as soon as cricket
        starts
       This is live comms from www.ECB.co.uk powered by Cricinfo.com

Match State: Play to start at 14.35 gmt

       umpires are ready
       wi players appear
       play can continue till 7pm today
 116.6 McLean to White, two runs, mix up on the off side

End of over 117 (2 runs) England 258/8
NAM McLean 26-6-72-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
AR Caddick 0* (8b) C White 4* (29b)

       15 overs have been lost today
 117.1 Walsh to Caddick, no run, fwd defends, rolls to mid on
 117.2 Walsh to Caddick, no run, shortish ball, gets out the way
 117.3 Walsh to Caddick, no run, padded away
 117.4 Walsh to Caddick, no run, forward defensive shot
 117.5 Walsh to Caddick, no run, short ball, sways away
 117.6 Walsh to Caddick, FOUR, wonderfull stroke to get off the mark

End of over 118 (4 runs) England 262/8
CA Walsh 33-15-60-1 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
C White 4* (29b) AR Caddick 4* (14b 1x4)

       1st 4 for 186 mins, 258 balls
 118.1 McLean to White, two runs, pulls this, goes up high, Griffiths just
        missed it
 118.2 McLean to White, no run, fwd defends
 118.3 McLean to White, no run, fwd defends to extra cover
 118.4 McLean to White, no run, played to mid wicket
 118.5 McLean to White, no run, played down the leg side
 118.6 McLean to White, no run, going down the leg side

End of over 119 (2 runs) England 264/8
NAM McLean 27-6-74-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
AR Caddick 4* (14b 1x4) C White 6* (35b)

 119.1 Walsh to Caddick, no run, going down the leg side, good take by
        Jacobs
 119.2 Walsh to Caddick, no run, cuts back in, plays to mid on
 119.3 Walsh to Caddick, OUT: bouncer, hooks this, gloved this backward
        point

       England 264/9, Partnership of 9
       AR Caddick  c Hinds b Walsh  4 (17b 1x4 0x6)
       C White 6* (35b) CA Walsh 33.3-15-60-2 (4nb)

 119.4 Walsh to Gough, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
 119.5 Walsh to Gough, legbye: one run, evasive action taken
 119.6 Walsh to White, no run, digs this out

End of over 120 (1 run, maiden) England 265/9
CA Walsh 34-16-60-2 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
D Gough 0* (2b) C White 6* (36b)

       sight screen is wrong
       umpire shepherd not amused
       delay is caused by the sight screen still has a advert
       it goes right round now
       ready now
 120.1 McLean to Gough, no run, off the back foot
       3 minutes wasted there
 120.2 McLean to Gough, FOUR
 120.3 McLean to Gough, no run
 120.4 McLean to Gough, no run
 120.5 McLean to Gough, no run
 120.6 McLean to Gough, one run

End of over 121 (5 runs) England 270/9
NAM McLean 28-6-79-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
D Gough 5* (8b 1x4) C White 6* (36b)

 121.1 Walsh to Gough, no run, tucked up by thatthat
       1 for the over
 121.2 Walsh to Gough, one run, eased into covers, slower ball
 121.3 Walsh to White, one run, angled away to 3rd man
 121.4 Walsh to Gough, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
 121.5 Walsh to Gough, one run, tap and run, well judged
 121.6 Walsh to White, FOUR, cuts this away

End of over 122 (7 runs) England 277/9
CA Walsh 35-16-67-2 (4nb) - Vauxhall End
D Gough 7* (12b 1x4) C White 11* (38b 1x4)

 122.1 McLean to Gough, no run
 122.2 McLean to Gough, no run
 122.3 McLean to Gough, no run
 122.4 McLean to Gough, one run
 122.5 McLean to White, no run
 122.6 McLean to White, no run

End of over 123 (8 runs) England 278/9
NAM McLean 29-6-80-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
D Gough 8* (16b 1x4) C White 11* (40b 1x4)

 123.1 Walsh to Gough, no run
 123.2 Walsh to Gough, legbye: two runs
 123.3 Walsh to Gough, (noball) no run
 123.3 Walsh to Gough, no run
 123.4 Walsh to Gough, OUT:

       England 281/10, Partnership of 17
       D Gough  b Walsh  8 (21b 1x4 0x6)
       C White 11* (40b 1x4) CA Walsh 35.4-16-68-3 (5nb)

Match State: play to resume at 16:50GMT

       Gough will open the proceedings
   0.1 Gough to Campbell, no run, a bit wide of off but swings late and a
        long way 83 mph
   0.2 Gough to Campbell, no run, testing length good line played into off
        side
   0.3 Gough to Campbell, no run, too wide huge swing
   0.4 Gough to Campbell, no run, edged to third slip didn't quite carry
        to Thorpe, possibly he could ghave dived forward
   0.5 Gough to Campbell, no run, well left outside off
   0.6 Gough to Campbell, legbye: one run, off the pads to fine leg

End of over 1 (1 run, maiden) West Indies 1/0 (trail by 280 runs)
D Gough 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
SL Campbell 0* (6b) AFG Griffith 0* (0b)

   1.1 Caddick to Campbell, no run, Caddick's line is much better than
        Gough's first ball as fast and bouncing more
   1.2 Caddick to Campbell, no run, diving stop at third slip
   1.3 Caddick to Campbell, no run, played out sq on leg side
   1.4 Caddick to Campbell, no run, left alone a foot wide of off sharp
        bounce
   1.5 Caddick to Campbell, no run, vey good leave, seams away sharply
   1.6 Caddick to Campbell, no run, left again but it seamed back and
        passed over off stump, not very much above it

End of over 2 (maiden) West Indies 1/0 (trail by 280 runs)
AR Caddick 1-1-0-0 - Vauxhall End
AFG Griffith 0* (0b) SL Campbell 0* (12b)

   2.1 Gough to Griffith, no run, first ball to Griffiths is seaming in
        but too wide to tempt
   2.2 Gough to Griffith, no run
   2.3 Gough to Griffith, no run, good length ball pitching in line but
        maybe beating leg so not given out lbw
   2.4 Gough to Griffith, no run, beaten outside off
   2.5 Gough to Griffith, no run, edged to second gully
   2.6 Gough to Griffith, no run, wider and left

End of over 3 (maiden) West Indies 1/0 (trail by 280 runs)
D Gough 2-2-0-0 - Pavilion End
SL Campbell 0* (12b) AFG Griffith 0* (6b)

   3.1 Caddick to Campbell, no run, edged in air to point but lands well
        short
       three slips 2 gullies and point make the umbrella looking for edges
   3.2 Caddick to Campbell, no run, beaten by seam and bounce outside off
   3.3 Caddick to Campbell, no run, slower ball, did he kleave that?
   3.4 Caddick to Campbell, no run, padding up as ball seams back in not
        quite doing enough, polite appeal
   3.5 Caddick to Campbell, no run, left
   3.6 Caddick to Campbell, no run, along ground to the more sliplike
        gully

End of over 4 (maiden) West Indies 1/0 (trail by 280 runs)
AR Caddick 2-2-0-0 - Vauxhall End
AFG Griffith 0* (6b) SL Campbell 0* (18b)

   4.1 Gough to Griffith, no run, too wide an easy leave
   4.2 Gough to Griffith, no run, much close and swinging in
   4.3 Gough to Griffith, no run, on middle straightening to the
        lefthander played to off side
   4.4 Gough to Griffith, no run, excellent ball Griffiths dragged forward
        and just jabs down on top of it
   4.5 Gough to Griffith, one run, first run off the pat is pushed just
        past the man at short sq
   4.6 Gough to Campbell, no run, beaten by a peach bowled from wide on
        the crease

End of over 5 (1 run) West Indies 2/0 (trail by 279 runs)
D Gough 3-2-1-0 - Pavilion End
AFG Griffith 1* (11b) SL Campbell 0* (19b)

   5.1 Caddick to Griffith, no run, slower ball the first from Caddick not
        to carry to the keeper
   5.2 Caddick to Griffith, no run, well left outside off
   5.3 Caddick to Griffith, (noball) no run, left outside off
   5.3 Caddick to Griffith, no run, pitched middle forces Griffiths to
        play but beaten by movement off the seam
   5.4 Caddick to Griffith, no run, back to bowler, another gully for
        Caddick now
   5.5 Caddick to Griffith, no run, shorter ball seaming back in, but easy
        to play on that length
   5.6 Caddick to Griffith, no run, along ground to White at the traighter
        gully

End of over 6 (1 run) West Indies 3/0 (trail by 278 runs)
AR Caddick 3-2-1-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
SL Campbell 0* (19b) AFG Griffith 1* (18b)

   6.1 Gough to Campbell, no run, played defensively to point
   6.2 Gough to Campbell, one run, leg stump line and Campbell can get off
        the mark with a glance to fine leg
   6.3 Gough to Griffith, no run, Griffiths beaten for pace outside off
   6.4 Gough to Griffith, no run, pushed to short forward sq
   6.5 Gough to Griffith, no run, played to covers, almost the first ball
        to reach a fielder in front of square
   6.6 Gough to Griffith, no run, driven to mid off

End of over 7 (1 run) West Indies 4/0 (trail by 277 runs)
D Gough 4-2-2-0 - Pavilion End
SL Campbell 1* (21b) AFG Griffith 1* (22b)

   7.1 Caddick to Campbell, no run, leaves a ball seanming away
   7.2 Caddick to Campbell, no run, alarming lift from a good length
        Stewart takes above his head
   7.3 Caddick to Campbell, no run, fuller legth def to point
   7.4 Caddick to Campbell, no run, beaten looks for it to come on
        straight but lots of movement
   7.5 Caddick to Campbell, no run, guesses right this time and a good
        leave
   7.6 Caddick to Campbell, no run, soft hands steer that down to the
        wider gully

End of over 8 (maiden) West Indies 4/0 (trail by 277 runs)
AR Caddick 4-3-1-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
AFG Griffith 1* (22b) SL Campbell 1* (27b)

   8.1 Gough to Griffith, no run, driven sq, good length
       going around the wicket now
   8.2 Gough to Griffith, no run, struck on pad was going down leg side
        but not by much
       89.1 mph fastest of the game, but back over the wicket now
   8.3 Gough to Griffith, no run, left outside off
   8.4 Gough to Griffith, one run, the easiest of singles from a glance
        down to widish fine leg
   8.5 Gough to Campbell, no run, pushed to sq leg and looks for a run but
        straight to the fielder
   8.6 Gough to Campbell, FOUR, edged (but into ground) between third slip
        and finer gully

End of over 9 (5 runs) West Indies 9/0 (trail by 272 runs)
D Gough 5-2-7-0 - Pavilion End
AFG Griffith 2* (26b) SL Campbell 5* (29b 1x4)

   9.1 Caddick to Griffith, no run, pads up to a ball looking to
        straighten just outside off? very very close decision, enough
        doubt to give it not out
   9.2 Caddick to Griffith, no run, back to bowler
   9.3 Caddick to Griffith, no run, edged just shy of second slip
   9.4 Caddick to Griffith, no run, leaves and this was the away swinger
        so very safe
   9.5 Caddick to Griffith, no run, inside edge onto pad, would have been
        very plumb but for the edge
   9.6 Caddick to Griffith, no run, another good ball but much better
        played

End of over 10 (maiden) West Indies 9/0 (trail by 272 runs)
AR Caddick 5-4-1-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
SL Campbell 5* (29b 1x4) AFG Griffith 2* (32b)

       there should be 11 more overs today
  10.1 Gough to Campbell, no run, played towards point
  10.2 Gough to Campbell, no run, seams in good recovery from Campbell,
        Gough is bowling a bit short of a good length
  10.3 Gough to Campbell, no run, well beaten fishing outside off
  10.4 Gough to Campbell, no run, to gully
  10.5 Gough to Campbell, one run, very neat glance, fine but fine leg has
        time to come aroubnd
  10.6 Gough to Griffith, no run, round the wicket but not speared in
        enough

End of over 11 (1 run) West Indies 10/0 (trail by 271 runs)
D Gough 6-2-8-0 - Pavilion End
SL Campbell 6* (34b 1x4) AFG Griffith 2* (33b)

  11.1 Caddick to Campbell, no run, def to covers
  11.2 Caddick to Campbell, no run, left a foot wide of off stump
  11.3 Caddick to Campbell, no run, rising sharply hit on glove and hand
        pulled off the handle very smartly
  11.4 Caddick to Campbell, (noball) no run, hurried up the shot there
  11.4 Caddick to Campbell, no run, left alone just too wide to have to
        play
  11.5 Caddick to Campbell, no run, bouncer, ducked
       still rather bright but cloud building
  11.6 Caddick to Campbell, no run, outside off after putting a man back
        at deep backward sq

End of over 12 (1 run) West Indies 11/0 (trail by 270 runs)
AR Caddick 6-4-2-0 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
AFG Griffith 2* (33b) SL Campbell 6* (41b 1x4)

  12.1 Gough to Griffith, no run, jabs down on top of a fullish ball
       raining in the crowd but not in the middle yet
  12.2 Gough to Griffith, two runs, wide of point
  12.3 Gough to Griffith, no run, big lbw shout pad then bat, hmmmm replay
        looks very very close
  12.4 Gough to Griffith, no run, left and goes an inch or so wide
  12.5 Gough to Griffith, no run, Griffiths is "squaring up his stance" to
        counter the movement
  12.6 Gough to Griffith, no run, left agin, very dark now

End of over 13 (2 runs) West Indies 13/0 (trail by 268 runs)
D Gough 7-2-10-0 - Pavilion End
SL Campbell 6* (41b 1x4) AFG Griffith 4* (39b)

  13.1 Caddick to Campbell, no run, beaten by seam movement, a shade too
        short to catch the edge
  13.2 Caddick to Campbell, no run, much better length
  13.3 Caddick to Campbell, no run, well left
  13.4 Caddick to Campbell, no run, edged into off side
  13.5 Caddick to Campbell, no run, pulls away as that rises sharply
  13.6 Caddick to Campbell, no run, shaping away outside off

End of over 14 (maiden) West Indies 13/0 (trail by 268 runs)
AR Caddick 7-5-2-0 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
AFG Griffith 4* (39b) SL Campbell 6* (47b 1x4)

       umpires looking long and hard at the dark stand
       fourth light comes on on the score box
       and that looks like it for today
       Very much West Indies' day today
       please join us for the start of play at the usual time tomorrow

Match State: Stumps - Day 2

       Good Morning. We begin our Day 3 Live Commentary of the Final Test
        with West Indies trailing by 268 runs in the 1st innings with all
        their wickets in hand
       This live commentary is brought to you by www.ECB.co.uk powered by
        Cricinfo.com
       Weather at the Oval is cloudy with an odd patch of blue showing,
        suffice it to say, we do know all about English weather! Latest
        news is the sun is also around.
       Play on Day 3 to start in about 10 minutes, 10:00GMT
       Pitch report forecast has areas a bit scuffed and crusty, will
        cause batters some problems, varied bounce expected
       Lets get on with it and may the best team prevail, players out and
        we have play now
  14.1 Gough to Griffith, (noball) no run
  14.1 Gough to Griffith, no run, played for an outswinger, missed and
        collected by the keeper
  14.2 Gough to Griffith, no run, left alone, kept a bit low
  14.3 Gough to Griffith, no run, turned to short leg and a smart stop by
        Vaughan
  14.4 Gough to Griffith, no run, leaves it alone outside off
  14.5 Gough to Griffith, no run, turned defensively to Vaughan at short
        leg
  14.6 Gough to Griffith, no run, goes back, straight batted defensive
        push

End of over 15 (1 run) West Indies 14/0 (trail by 267 runs)
D Gough 8-2-11-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SL Campbell 6* (47b 1x4) AFG Griffith 4* (46b)

  15.1 Caddick to Campbell, no run, on or about off stump, left alone as
        the ball swung away
       caddick has 3 slips and a deep gully
  15.2 Caddick to Campbell, no run, left alone
  15.3 Caddick to Campbell, no run, good ball, came in and caught Camps by
        surpise, edged to the slips
  15.4 Caddick to Campbell, no run, left alone and a huge movement off the
        pitch
       a 7-3 filed now as Hussain moves himself to square leg
  15.5 Caddick to Campbell, no run, left alone
  15.6 Caddick to Campbell, no run, on middle stump and defended off his
        backfoot, a good opening over for Caddick

End of over 16 (maiden) West Indies 14/0 (trail by 267 runs)
AR Caddick 8-6-2-0 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
AFG Griffith 4* (46b) SL Campbell 6* (53b 1x4)

       Sunshine at the Oval
  16.1 Gough to Griffith, no run, hops and defends to leg
  16.2 Gough to Griffith, no run, pushed back and one wonders why the
        historic gasometers around the ground are mostly empty?
  16.3 Gough to Griffith, no run, appeal for lbw, piched in line but moved
        to leg, declined
  16.4 Gough to Griffith, no run
  16.5 Gough to Griffith, no run, beaten
  16.6 Gough to Griffith, (noball) no run
  16.6 Gough to Griffith, no run

End of over 17 (1 run) West Indies 15/0 (trail by 266 runs)
D Gough 9-2-12-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
SL Campbell 6* (53b 1x4) AFG Griffith 4* (53b)

  17.1 Caddick to Campbell, no run, edged but did not carry to the slip
        fielder
  17.2 Caddick to Campbell, no run
  17.3 Caddick to Campbell, FOUR, edged overhead of slips
  17.4 Caddick to Campbell, no run
  17.5 Caddick to Campbell, no run
  17.6 Caddick to Campbell, one run, flicked to fine leg

End of over 18 (5 runs) West Indies 20/0 (trail by 261 runs)
AR Caddick 9-6-7-0 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
SL Campbell 11* (59b 2x4) AFG Griffith 4* (53b)

  18.1 Gough to Campbell, no run
  18.2 Gough to Campbell, (noball) no run
  18.2 Gough to Campbell, no run
  18.3 Gough to Campbell, no run
  18.4 Gough to Campbell, two runs, a good looking square drive
  18.5 Gough to Campbell, one run, played to mid on
  18.6 Gough to Griffith, no run, left alone outside off

End of over 19 (4 runs) West Indies 24/0 (trail by 257 runs)
D Gough 10-2-16-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
SL Campbell 14* (65b 2x4) AFG Griffith 4* (54b)

  19.1 Caddick to Campbell, no run
  19.2 Caddick to Campbell, FOUR, did move his feet a bit more and driven
        to the mid off rope
  19.3 Caddick to Campbell, no run
  19.4 Caddick to Campbell, no run
  19.5 Caddick to Campbell, two runs, well timed push into the covers,
        ball was a bit short
  19.6 Caddick to Campbell, no run, onto his backfoot, defended back

End of over 20 (6 runs) West Indies 30/0 (trail by 251 runs)
AR Caddick 10-6-13-0 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
AFG Griffith 4* (54b) SL Campbell 20* (71b 3x4)

       Craig White invited to bowl
  20.1 White to Griffith, no run, an on target yorker, causes some
        problems to Griffith, hit the boot but missing leg
  20.2 White to Griffith, no run, pushed to mid on
  20.3 White to Griffith, two runs, drives a full pitched ball, thick
        inside edge to deep square leg
  20.4 White to Griffith, no run, moves to the off and defends it into the
        covers
  20.5 White to Griffith, no run, left alone, was well outside off stump
  20.6 White to Griffith, no run, tries to steer it for runs to third man,
        misses

End of over 21 (2 runs) West Indies 32/0 (trail by 249 runs)
C White 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
SL Campbell 20* (71b 3x4) AFG Griffith 6* (60b)

       Another change, Cork in for a bowl
  21.1 Cork to Campbell, no run, left alone, swung away, a three slips and
        gully field for the snick
  21.2 Cork to Campbell, no run, on off stump, pushed back
  21.3 Cork to Campbell, OUT: a good ball swinging and nipped back off the
        seam, inside edge, splayed the stumps

       West Indies 32/1, Partnership of 32
       SL Campbell  b Cork  20 (74b 3x4 0x6)
       AFG Griffith 6* (60b) DG Cork 0.3-0-0-1

       Another left-haner, Wavell Hinds in at one down
  21.4 Cork to Hinds, no run, left alone
  21.5 Cork to Hinds, no run, left alone at leg stump and drifted away,
        that one needed to bo on the stumps
  21.6 Cork to Hinds, no run

End of over 22 (maiden) West Indies 32/1 (trail by 249 runs)
DG Cork 1-1-0-1 - Vauxhall End
AFG Griffith 6* (60b) WW Hinds 0* (3b)

  22.1 White to Griffith, no run, left alone as the ball swings mssively
        towards the slips
  22.2 White to Griffith, no run, left alone
  22.3 White to Griffith, no run, left alone again, way outside off
  22.4 White to Griffith, OUT: ball flew off the bottm outher edge to Hick
        who held on above his head

       West Indies 32/2, Partnership of 0
       AFG Griffith  c Hick b White  6 (64b 0x4 0x6)
       WW Hinds 0* (3b) C White 1.4-0-2-1

       Lara in
  22.5 White to Lara, OUT: a full length ball, bowled round his legs as he
        moved too far across

       West Indies 32/3, Partnership of 0
       BC Lara  b White  0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
       WW Hinds 0* (3b) C White 1.5-0-2-2

       White on a hat-trick
       Adams to stave off White
  22.6 White to Adams, no run, inside edge onto his pads and White gets a
        huge applause for his great over

End of over 23 (maiden) West Indies 32/3 (trail by 249 runs)
C White 2-1-2-2 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 0* (3b) JC Adams 0* (1b)

  23.1 Cork to Hinds, no run, left alone, what a dramatic strike by
        England
  23.2 Cork to Hinds, no run, slower ball, keeps a bit low too
  23.3 Cork to Hinds, two runs, turned off his legs to square leg
  23.4 Cork to Hinds, OUT: seems plumb although Hinds waved his bat after
        Umpire Sheppards finger went up

       West Indies 34/4, Partnership of 2
       WW Hinds  lbw b Cork  2 (7b 0x4 0x6)
       JC Adams 0* (1b) DG Cork 1.4-1-2-2

       Sarwan in, can he stop the rot?
  23.5 Cork to Sarwan, no run, defnded
  23.6 Cork to Sarwan, one run, turned to fine leg

End of over 24 (3 runs) West Indies 35/4 (trail by 246 runs)
DG Cork 2-1-3-2 - Vauxhall End
RR Sarwan 1* (2b) JC Adams 0* (1b)

  24.1 White to Sarwan, no run, pushed to gully
  24.2 White to Sarwan, no run, high backlift then a forward defensive
        push
  24.3 White to Sarwan, no run, a similar defensive shot
       47 runs needed to avoid the follow on
  24.4 White to Sarwan, four runs, driven to mid on, ran all of them, ball
        slowed from reaching the boundary
  24.5 White to Sarwan, no run, an elaborate leave with a flourish
  24.6 White to Sarwan, OUT: a fine effort by Trescothick at gully,
        induced a drive, held the ball back a bit

       West Indies 39/5, Partnership of 5
       RR Sarwan  c Trescothick b White  5 (8b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 25 (4 runs) West Indies 39/5 (trail by 242 runs)
C White 3-1-6-3 - Pavilion End
JC Adams 0* (1b) 

  25.1 Cork to Adams, no run, turns it to short leg
  25.2 Cork to Adams, no run, rapped, ball swinging around, prolly missing
        leg
  25.3 Cork to Adams, no run, prods forward
  25.4 Cork to Adams, no run
  25.5 Cork to Adams, no run, an appeal for lbw, outside off, declined
  25.6 Cork to Adams, no run, left alone as the ball almost swung to first
        slip

End of over 26 (maiden) West Indies 39/5 (trail by 242 runs)
DG Cork 3-2-3-2 - Vauxhall End
RD Jacobs 0* (0b) JC Adams 0* (7b)

  26.1 White to Jacobs, no run, pushed into the point area
  26.2 White to Jacobs, no run, left alone
  26.3 White to Jacobs, no run, pushes it back, accurate bowling on or
        about off stump
  26.4 White to Jacobs, four runs, a full toss with some good running get
        them all for breath
  26.5 White to Jacobs, no run, tries to flick it off his legs, mistimed
  26.6 White to Jacobs, no run, left alone as White continues to bowl in
        the nid 80mph area

End of over 27 (4 runs) West Indies 43/5 (trail by 238 runs)
C White 4-1-10-3 - Pavilion End
JC Adams 0* (7b) RD Jacobs 4* (6b)

Match State: Drinks

  27.1 Cork to Adams, no run, gently turned to forward short leg
  27.2 Cork to Adams, no run
  27.3 Cork to Adams, no run, leaves it and catches the pads, a muffled
        appeal
  27.4 Cork to Adams, three runs, tickles it to third man
  27.5 Cork to Jacobs, one run, dropped by Vaughan at forward short leg
  27.6 Cork to Adams, no run, an appeal for lbw, declined

End of over 28 (4 runs) West Indies 47/5 (trail by 234 runs)
DG Cork 4-2-7-2 - Vauxhall End
RD Jacobs 5* (7b) JC Adams 3* (12b)

  28.1 White to Jacobs, no run
  28.2 White to Jacobs, no run
  28.3 White to Jacobs, no run, a firm push into the covers
  28.4 White to Jacobs, no run, forward push back to the bowler
  28.5 White to Jacobs, one run
  28.6 White to Adams, no run, played carefully to point

End of over 29 (1 run) West Indies 48/5 (trail by 233 runs)
C White 5-1-11-3 - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 6* (12b) JC Adams 3* (13b)

  29.1 Cork to Jacobs, one run, pushed into the covers
  29.2 Cork to Adams, two runs, driven to deep cover
  29.3 Cork to Adams, no run, a bouncer, left alone
  29.4 Cork to Adams, no run
  29.5 Cork to Adams, OUT: rewarded for plugging away just around the off
        stump with the ball swinging away

       West Indies 51/6, Partnership of 12
       JC Adams  c Hick b Cork  5 (17b 0x4 0x6)
       RD Jacobs 7* (13b) DG Cork 4.5-2-10-3

       odds on for a follow on!
       another left hander and debutant Nagamootoo in
  29.6 Cork to Nagamootoo, no run, left alone

End of over 30 (3 runs) West Indies 51/6 (trail by 230 runs)
DG Cork 5-2-10-3 - Vauxhall End
RD Jacobs 7* (13b) MV Nagamootoo 0* (1b)

       Caddick asked back
  30.1 Caddick to Jacobs, one run, a very straigh push just missing the
        bowlers stumps
  30.2 Caddick to Nagamootoo, two runs, a yorker
  30.3 Caddick to Nagamootoo, one run, inside edge, passed close to the
        stumps to fine leg
  30.4 Caddick to Jacobs, no run
  30.5 Caddick to Jacobs, no run, ball rose up and a one handed defensive
        push
  30.6 Caddick to Jacobs, no run, a great ball, first left him then swung
        in

End of over 31 (4 runs) West Indies 55/6 (trail by 226 runs)
AR Caddick 11-6-17-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
MV Nagamootoo 3* (3b) RD Jacobs 8* (17b)

  31.1 Cork to Nagamootoo, no run, pushed to mid off
  31.2 Cork to Nagamootoo, no run, an appeal for lbw but probably outside
        the line
  31.3 Cork to Nagamootoo, FOUR, driven through extra cover, did not quite
        reach the ball with his feet
  31.4 Cork to Nagamootoo, FOUR, steers it past gully
       19 needed to make England bat again
  31.5 Cork to Nagamootoo, three runs, flicked over the legside fielders
        to deep mid wicket
  31.6 Cork to Jacobs, no run, turned to leg

End of over 32 (11 runs) West Indies 66/6 (trail by 215 runs)
DG Cork 6-2-21-3 - Vauxhall End
MV Nagamootoo 14* (8b 2x4) RD Jacobs 8* (18b)

       Gough brought in perhapos to mop up this rearguard fightback by WI?
  32.1 Gough to Nagamootoo, no run
  32.2 Gough to Nagamootoo, no run
  32.3 Gough to Nagamootoo, no run, came down late on this one, ball on
        middle stump
  32.4 Gough to Nagamootoo, no run, good looking drive but straight to mid
        off
  32.5 Gough to Nagamootoo, no run, a good bouncer, makes him duck down
        fast
  32.6 Gough to Nagamootoo, no run, defends

End of over 33 (maiden) West Indies 66/6 (trail by 215 runs)
D Gough 11-3-16-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 8* (18b) MV Nagamootoo 14* (14b 2x4)

       Caddick from the Pavilion end
  33.1 Caddick to Jacobs, one run, to square leg
  33.2 Caddick to Nagamootoo, no run, flicked the pads and a good save by
        Stewart
  33.3 Caddick to Nagamootoo, no run, a watchful forward push as
        Nagamootoo continues to impress with his batting
  33.4 Caddick to Nagamootoo, FOUR, lovely on drive to deep mid on
  33.5 Caddick to Nagamootoo, no run, leans back and defends to the off
  33.6 Caddick to Nagamootoo, no run, prodded to gully

End of over 34 (5 runs) West Indies 71/6 (trail by 210 runs)
AR Caddick 12-6-22-0 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
RD Jacobs 9* (19b) MV Nagamootoo 18* (19b 3x4)

  34.1 Gough to Jacobs, no run, played firmly to cover
  34.2 Gough to Jacobs, no run, left alone outside off
  34.3 Gough to Jacobs, three runs, driven off his toes to deep mid on
  34.4 Gough to Nagamootoo, no run, slower ball pushed to gully
  34.5 Gough to Nagamootoo, no run, cuts and well stopped by White at
        cover
  34.6 Gough to Nagamootoo, OUT: made it look easy, though it was a
        forceful shot to gully

       West Indies 74/7, Partnership of 23
       MV Nagamootoo  c Trescothick b Gough  18 (22b 3x4 0x6)

End of over 35 (3 runs) West Indies 74/7 (trail by 207 runs)
D Gough 12-3-19-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 12* (22b) 

       Amby walks in to an ovation, playing his last test
  35.1 Caddick to Jacobs, no run, cross-batted push to gully
  35.2 Caddick to Jacobs, no run, plays and misses
  35.3 Caddick to Jacobs, no run
  35.4 Caddick to Jacobs, no run, pushes forward
       TV shows Hick walking to the other end between overs on the pitch,
        tripped and scuffed up some earth on a length
  35.5 Caddick to Jacobs, one run
  35.6 Caddick to Ambrose, OUT: a full ball, a wild swing, got hit on the
        back leg

       West Indies 75/8, Partnership of 1
       CEL Ambrose  lbw b Caddick  0 (1b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 36 (1 run) West Indies 75/8 (trail by 206 runs)
AR Caddick 13-6-23-1 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
RD Jacobs 13* (27b) 

  36.1 Gough to Jacobs, one run, to fine leg
       6 more to save the follow on, in case england get 2 more and want
        to enforce it
  36.2 Gough to McLean, no run, pushed to the bowler
  36.3 Gough to McLean, no run
  36.4 Gough to McLean, no run
  36.5 Gough to McLean, no run, played firmly to cover
  36.6 Gough to McLean, (noball) no run, called and escapes the sure lbw
  36.6 Gough to McLean, FOUR, a full toss, striving too hard, flicked to
        deep square leg

End of over 37 (6 runs) West Indies 81/8 (trail by 200 runs)
D Gough 13-3-25-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 14* (28b) NAM McLean 4* (6b 1x4)

  37.1 Caddick to Jacobs, one run, turned to square leg and the follow on
        is saved
  37.2 Caddick to McLean, no run, inside tdge to leg
  37.3 Caddick to McLean, no run, drives and it nearly carries to mid on
  37.4 Caddick to McLean, two runs, well placed into the cover gap
  37.5 Caddick to McLean, no run, pushed to mid off, this seems to be the
        last over of this morning session
  37.6 Caddick to McLean, two runs, smashed to deep extra cover as they6
        walk in for lunch

End of over 38 (5 runs) West Indies 86/8 (trail by 195 runs)
AR Caddick 14-6-28-1 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
RD Jacobs 15* (29b) NAM McLean 8* (11b 1x4)

       A great morning for England with 8 wickets tumbling and WI just
        managing to stave off a follow on, White and Cork were the
        destroyers
       Play will resume as will these comms, weather permitting in about
        40 minutes, approx 12:35GMT
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Match State: Day 3 - Lunch

       After lunch session on Day 3 of the final test between England and
        the West Indies starting soon, this live commentary is brought to
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       Players out there now
        Cool breeze and some sun at the Oval
       Craig White to attack
       bowling to McLean
  38.1 White to Jacobs, FOUR, nice forceful drive though the covers
  38.2 White to Jacobs, no run, left alone outside off
  38.3 White to Jacobs, no run, defended to the off
  38.4 White to Jacobs, no run, pushed into the covers
  38.5 White to Jacobs, no run
  38.6 White to Jacobs, no run

End of over 39 (4 runs) West Indies 90/8 (trail by 191 runs)
C White 6-1-15-3 - Pavilion End
NAM McLean 8* (11b 1x4) RD Jacobs 19* (35b 1x4)

  39.1 Caddick to McLean, no run, prods it back to Caddick
  39.2 Caddick to McLean, no run
  39.3 Caddick to McLean, no run
  39.4 Caddick to McLean, no run, a staight batted defensive push
  39.5 Caddick to McLean, no run
  39.6 Caddick to McLean, no run, beaten and caddick throws his head up

End of over 40 (maiden) West Indies 90/8 (trail by 191 runs)
AR Caddick 15-7-28-1 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
RD Jacobs 19* (35b 1x4) NAM McLean 8* (17b 1x4)

  40.1 White to Jacobs, no run
  40.2 White to Jacobs, no run, played comfortably to gully
  40.3 White to Jacobs, no run
  40.4 White to Jacobs, no run, comes out of crease to defend forward
  40.5 White to Jacobs, one run, turned to mid wicket
  40.6 White to McLean, FOUR, plays to leg but 'strangely' ball flies off
        the outer edge to third man

End of over 41 (5 runs) West Indies 95/8 (trail by 186 runs)
C White 7-1-20-3 - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 20* (40b 1x4) NAM McLean 12* (18b 2x4)

  41.1 Caddick to Jacobs, one run, steered to third man, only 2 slips in
        now
  41.2 Caddick to McLean, no run, pushed to cover
  41.3 Caddick to McLean, FOUR, lovely extra cover drive
  41.4 Caddick to McLean, no run, beaten
  41.5 Caddick to McLean, FOUR, a fine straight drive just past the stumps
        at the bowler's end
  41.6 Caddick to McLean, no run, a heave outside leg and misses

End of over 42 (9 runs) West Indies 104/8 (trail by 177 runs)
AR Caddick 16-7-37-1 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
RD Jacobs 21* (41b 1x4) NAM McLean 20* (23b 4x4)

  42.1 White to Jacobs, no run, a forward push
  42.2 White to Jacobs, one run, turned to leg
  42.3 White to McLean, no run, played to point
  42.4 White to McLean, no run, a good straight bat push to mid on
  42.5 White to McLean, one run, turned to leg
  42.6 White to Jacobs, no run, plays and misses

End of over 43 (2 runs) West Indies 106/8 (trail by 175 runs)
C White 8-1-22-3 - Pavilion End
NAM McLean 21* (26b 4x4) RD Jacobs 22* (44b 1x4)

  43.1 Caddick to McLean, legbye: two runs, went off the pads to fine leg
  43.2 Caddick to McLean, no run, a bit uppishly towards cover, fell short
  43.3 Caddick to McLean, FOUR, flicked over mid wicket
  43.4 Caddick to McLean, no run, struck McLean on the helmet and ball
        caught at second slip, ump Sheppard inquires after his health
  43.5 Caddick to McLean, no run, tries a pull and hit in the 'sensitive'
        spot
  43.6 Caddick to McLean, no run, another bouncer, pulls and mishits to
        the off

End of over 44 (6 runs) West Indies 112/8 (trail by 169 runs)
AR Caddick 17-7-41-1 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
RD Jacobs 22* (44b 1x4) NAM McLean 25* (32b 5x4)

  44.1 White to Jacobs, no run, into the covers
  44.2 White to Jacobs, one run, a misfield at cover allows a quick and
        risky single
  44.3 White to McLean, no run, a play and a miss, an 88MPH delivery
  44.4 White to McLean, no run, left alone
  44.5 White to McLean, one run, turned to mid wicket
  44.6 White to Jacobs, no run, a beautifully timed drive but straight to
        mid off

End of over 45 (2 runs) West Indies 114/8 (trail by 167 runs)
C White 9-1-24-3 - Pavilion End
NAM McLean 26* (35b 5x4) RD Jacobs 23* (47b 1x4)

  45.1 Caddick to McLean, one run, pulls and partly connects to deep
        square leg
  45.2 Caddick to Jacobs, no run, turned off his legs to square leg
  45.3 Caddick to Jacobs, no run, comes onto his front foot and pushes it
        to cover
  45.4 Caddick to Jacobs, no run, a good looking defensive stroke
  45.5 Caddick to Jacobs, no run, a good yorker and well dug out to mid on
  45.6 Caddick to Jacobs, no run

End of over 46 (1 run) West Indies 115/8 (trail by 166 runs)
AR Caddick 18-7-42-1 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
NAM McLean 27* (36b 5x4) RD Jacobs 23* (52b 1x4)

  46.1 White to McLean, no run, hops back and defends
  46.2 White to McLean, no run, left alone, the bouncer flies past to
        Stewart
  46.3 White to McLean, one run, edged and dropped by Hick, was very
        difficult and to his right
  46.4 White to Jacobs, no run, left alone
  46.5 White to Jacobs, one run, flicked to square or rather fine leg
  46.6 White to McLean, no run, beaten, a good over by White

End of over 47 (2 runs) West Indies 117/8 (trail by 164 runs)
C White 10-1-26-3 - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 24* (54b 1x4) NAM McLean 28* (40b 5x4)

       Hussain really needs a third slip for White who is really bowling
        fast
       Cork in to relieve Caddick
  47.1 Cork to Jacobs, no run
  47.2 Cork to Jacobs, no run
  47.3 Cork to Jacobs, one run, to third man
  47.4 Cork to McLean, one run, over the cover fielder
  47.5 Cork to Jacobs, no run
  47.6 Cork to Jacobs, no run

End of over 48 (2 runs) West Indies 119/8 (trail by 162 runs)
DG Cork 7-2-23-3 - Vauxhall End
NAM McLean 29* (41b 5x4) RD Jacobs 25* (59b 1x4)

  48.1 White to McLean, no run, beaten
  48.2 White to McLean, no run
  48.3 White to McLean, no run
  48.4 White to McLean, no run
  48.5 White to McLean, OUT: an inside edge playing back

       West Indies 119/9, Partnership of 44
       NAM McLean  b White  29 (46b 5x4 0x6)
       RD Jacobs 25* (59b 1x4) C White 10.5-1-26-4

  48.6 White to Walsh, one run

End of over 49 (1 run) West Indies 120/9 (trail by 161 runs)
C White 11-1-27-4 - Pavilion End
CA Walsh 1* (1b) RD Jacobs 25* (59b 1x4)

  49.1 Cork to Walsh, no run
  49.2 Cork to Walsh, no run, hops back and defends to the off amidst
        cheers
  49.3 Cork to Walsh, no run
  49.4 Cork to Walsh, no run
  49.5 Cork to Walsh, no run
  49.6 Cork to Walsh, no run

End of over 50 (maiden) West Indies 120/9 (trail by 161 runs)
DG Cork 8-3-23-3 - Vauxhall End
RD Jacobs 25* (59b 1x4) CA Walsh 1* (7b)

  50.1 White to Jacobs, no run
  50.2 White to Jacobs, one run, down to third man
  50.3 White to Walsh, no run, beaten
  50.4 White to Walsh, FOUR, a good straight drive, runs slowly just to
        the rope
  50.5 White to Walsh, OUT: fast ball, an inswinger gets the off stump and
        White a Test Career Best 5 for 32

       West Indies 125/10, Partnership of 6
       CA Walsh  b White  5 (10b 1x4 0x6)
       RD Jacobs 26* (61b 1x4) C White 11.5-1-32-5

       England has a lead of 156
        A fine performance by the England fast bowlers, with White
        outstanding, some rather poor batting by WI leaves them despondent

Match State: Innings Break

       Ambrose have been given the ball
   0.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
   0.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, left alone
       Ambrose has been given the ball
   0.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, a mild lbw inquiry, rather a pleasant
        one, declined
   0.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, left alone
   0.5 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, left again, ball rose and flew past on
        the off side
   0.6 Ambrose to Atherton, one run, turned to mid wicket, some
        misfieldinjg there

End of over 1 (1 run) England 1/0 (lead by 157 runs)
CEL Ambrose 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 1* (6b) ME Trescothick 0* (0b)

       Now Walsh has the ball, suffering a lower back problem
   1.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, on target, has a short leg in
   1.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run
   1.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run
   1.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, beaten outside the off
   1.5 Walsh to Atherton, two runs, just tucks it away round his legs to
        square leg
   1.6 Walsh to Atherton, three runs, a well timed push to deep mid off,
        effortless

End of over 2 (5 runs) England 6/0 (lead by 162 runs)
CA Walsh 1-0-5-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 6* (12b) ME Trescothick 0* (0b)

   2.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, hops back and defends
   2.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, left alone as the ball swings further
        away
   2.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, defended forward
   2.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, lovely ball, beaten for pace as well
        the edge
   2.5 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, an elaborate leave this time, bat in
        the air
   2.6 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, prods it down to his feet

End of over 3 (maiden) England 6/0 (lead by 162 runs)
CEL Ambrose 2-1-1-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 0* (0b) MA Atherton 6* (18b)

   3.1 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, defens, finally Trescothick gets a
        ball to play
   3.2 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, a defensive push
   3.3 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, a rather tentative looking shot,
        thickish edge to leg
   3.4 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, beaten, perhpas took his bat away at
        the last moment
   3.5 Walsh to Trescothick, FOUR, a edgy thick one to third man through
        the slips
   3.6 Walsh to Trescothick, legbye: one run, off the pads to fine leg

End of over 4 (5 runs) England 11/0 (lead by 167 runs)
CA Walsh 2-0-9-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 4* (6b 1x4) MA Atherton 6* (18b)

   4.1 Ambrose to Trescothick, one run, a defensive push to mid on, gets a
        misfielded single
   4.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
   4.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, turned to leg
   4.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, prodded to gully
   4.5 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, pushed into the covers
   4.6 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, a backfoot defensive push, Amby as
        usual giving no room for any offence

End of over 5 (1 run) England 12/0 (lead by 168 runs)
CEL Ambrose 3-1-2-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 5* (7b 1x4) MA Atherton 6* (23b)

   5.1 Walsh to Trescothick, no run
   5.2 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, left and it went off the pads, dont
        go for a run
   5.3 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, defended
   5.4 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, left alone
   5.5 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, faster ball on middle stump, rose up
        and took his hand away defending
   5.6 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, left alone as the ball swung away

End of over 6 (maiden) England 12/0 (lead by 168 runs)
CA Walsh 3-1-9-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 6* (23b) ME Trescothick 5* (13b 1x4)

   6.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
   6.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, left alone
   6.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
   6.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, good ball on the stumps, made him fold
        up, complete cloud cover over the Oval now
   6.5 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
   6.6 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, turned to short mid wicket

End of over 7 (maiden) England 12/0 (lead by 168 runs)
CEL Ambrose 4-2-2-0 - Pavilion End
ME Trescothick 5* (13b 1x4) MA Atherton 6* (29b)

   7.1 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, pushed to the off
   7.2 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, left alone
   7.3 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, on middle aznd leg, pushed back
   7.4 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, hops and defends
   7.5 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, good ball. left him stranded a bit on
        the back foot
   7.6 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, beaten

End of over 8 (maiden) England 12/0 (lead by 168 runs)
CA Walsh 4-2-9-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 6* (29b) ME Trescothick 5* (19b 1x4)

   8.1 Ambrose to Atherton, FOUR, lovely hook looked very comfortable
        doing it
   8.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
   8.3 Ambrose to Atherton, one run, turned to leg
       rainig now and they go off
       umbrellas needed all round, well the fairytale weather was not
        going to last, after all!
       Play suspended and so are we, see you sonn as it stops

Match State: Rain Delay - Early Tea

       Early Tea taken
   8.4 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run
   8.5 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run
   8.6 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run

End of over 9 (5 runs) England 17/0 (lead by 173 runs)
CEL Ambrose 5-2-7-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 11* (32b 1x4) ME Trescothick 5* (22b 1x4)

   9.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, defended towards short leg
   9.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, plays at it and takes his bat away at
        the last moment
   9.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run, took his bat away but ball hit it and
        rolled to slip
   9.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, left alone, light seems a bit poor
   9.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, left alone again
   9.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, left alone again

End of over 10 (maiden) England 17/0 (lead by 173 runs)
CA Walsh 5-3-9-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 5* (22b 1x4) MA Atherton 11* (38b 1x4)

  10.1 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, defends with a straight bat and
        just beaten on the off
  10.2 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, left alone
  10.3 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, loud lbw appeal declineclose shave
  10.4 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run
  10.5 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, left alone
  10.6 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, pushed to cover

End of over 11 (maiden) England 17/0 (lead by 173 runs)
CEL Ambrose 6-3-7-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 11* (38b 1x4) ME Trescothick 5* (28b 1x4)

  11.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, prods it to point
  11.2 Walsh to Atherton, one run, tucked away towards short fine leg
  11.3 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, off his backfoot to mid wicket
  11.4 Walsh to Trescothick, no run, defends it to mid on
  11.5 Walsh to Trescothick, legbye: one run
  11.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run

End of over 12 (2 runs) England 19/0 (lead by 175 runs)
CA Walsh 6-3-10-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Trescothick 5* (31b 1x4) MA Atherton 12* (41b 1x4)

  12.1 Ambrose to Trescothick, two runs
  12.2 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run
  12.3 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run
  12.4 Ambrose to Trescothick, no run, left alone
  12.5 Ambrose to Trescothick, OUT: edged straight into Lara's chest, Amby
        had worked on the 'outside off strategy all evening

       England 21/1, Partnership of 21
       ME Trescothick  c Lara b Ambrose  7 (36b 1x4 0x6)
       MA Atherton 12* (41b 1x4) CEL Ambrose 6.5-3-9-1

  12.6 Ambrose to Hussain, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper,
        good leave

End of over 13 (2 runs) England 21/1 (lead by 177 runs)
CEL Ambrose 7-3-9-1 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 12* (41b 1x4) N Hussain 0* (1b)

  13.1 Walsh to Atherton, one run, to backward square
  13.2 Walsh to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  13.3 Walsh to Hussain, no run, appeals for LBW, not out
       pitched outside and nipped back
  13.4 Walsh to Hussain, no run, fwd defends, play back up pitch
  13.5 Walsh to Hussain, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  13.6 Walsh to Hussain, no run, good shot gets no runs

End of over 14 (1 run) England 22/1 (lead by 178 runs)
CA Walsh 7-3-11-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 13* (42b 1x4) N Hussain 0* (6b)

  14.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, appeals for LBW, Harper thinks about
        it
  14.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, gets in behind this
  14.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, forward defensive shot
  14.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, played to mid on
  14.5 Ambrose to Atherton, one run, bouncer, rolled wrist on it
  14.6 Ambrose to Hussain, no run, played away to mid on

End of over 15 (1 run) England 23/1 (lead by 179 runs)
CEL Ambrose 8-3-10-1 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 14* (47b 1x4) N Hussain 0* (7b)

  15.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, drives to mid off
       weather closing in
  15.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, edges this away
  15.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run, plays forward to this
  15.4 Walsh to Atherton, one run, leg glanced
  15.5 Walsh to Hussain, no run, played to on side
       Hussain still on a pair
  15.6 Walsh to Hussain, no run

End of over 16 (1 run) England 24/1 (lead by 180 runs)
CA Walsh 8-3-12-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 15* (51b 1x4) N Hussain 0* (9b)

  16.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, fwd defends
  16.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
  16.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, fends this away
  16.4 Ambrose to Atherton, one run, play to mid, half an appeal for TV
       Harper makes a good decision
  16.5 Ambrose to Hussain, no run, fwd defends
  16.6 Ambrose to Hussain, no run, fwd defends

End of over 17 (1 run) England 25/1 (lead by 181 runs)
CEL Ambrose 9-3-11-1 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 16* (55b 1x4) N Hussain 0* (11b)

  17.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, played back up the pitch
  17.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run
  17.3 Walsh to Atherton, one run, pushed to off side
  17.4 Walsh to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  17.5 Walsh to Hussain, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  17.6 Walsh to Hussain, no run

End of over 18 (1 run) England 26/1 (lead by 182 runs)
CA Walsh 9-3-13-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 17* (58b 1x4) N Hussain 0* (14b)

  18.1 McLean to Atherton, no run
  18.2 McLean to Atherton, three runs, played away square
       2 lights have now come on
  18.3 McLean to Hussain, OUT: plumb in front and gets a pair

       England 29/2, Partnership of 8
       N Hussain  lbw b McLean  0 (15b 0x4 0x6)
       MA Atherton 20* (60b 1x4) NAM McLean 0.3-0-3-1

       looks to be a little high
       3 lights on and the Umpires are talking
       Thorpe is the new bat
       light meters at the ready
       and the rain starts
       on come the covers

Match State: 15.30 gmt: Rain and Bad Light stops play

       Umpires coming out
       players now appear
       play will resume in a few mins
       there is large black cloud at the vauxhall end
  18.4 McLean to Thorpe, no run, slower ball
  18.5 McLean to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  18.6 McLean to Thorpe, no run, played to mid on

End of over 19 (3 runs) England 29/2 (lead by 185 runs)
NAM McLean 1-0-3-1 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 20* (60b 1x4) GP Thorpe 0* (3b)

       sun is out now
  19.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, cuts back in
  19.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, balloons up off the pad
  19.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run, feels for this, prods the pitch now
  19.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, tried to play this to fine leg
  19.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  19.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, fwd defends

End of over 20 (maiden) England 29/2 (lead by 185 runs)
CA Walsh 10-4-13-0 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 0* (3b) MA Atherton 20* (66b 1x4)

       2 lights are on now
  20.1 McLean to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  20.2 McLean to Thorpe, two runs, to deep square leg
  20.3 McLean to Thorpe, no run
  20.4 McLean to Thorpe, no run, edges this short of then slips
  20.5 McLean to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  20.6 McLean to Thorpe, no run, forward defensive shot

End of over 21 (2 runs) England 31/2 (lead by 187 runs)
NAM McLean 2-0-5-1 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 20* (66b 1x4) GP Thorpe 2* (9b)

       3rd light now comes on
  21.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  21.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, slower ball, spotted, digs this out
  21.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  21.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, forward defensive shot
  21.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, fended away to gully
  21.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper

End of over 22 (maiden) England 31/2 (lead by 187 runs)
CA Walsh 11-5-13-0 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 2* (9b) MA Atherton 20* (72b 1x4)

       looks at Umpire Harper about the light
       3 on the scorebaord, and they stay on
  22.1 McLean to Thorpe, no run, played away to covers
       mexican wave going on
  22.2 McLean to Thorpe, no run, played that with 1 hand
       4th light on now
       umpires meeting
       light is offered and off they go
       covers are coming out now
       17.22 gmt: all the covers are now on
       17.30 gmt: rain now falling, 5 lights on scoreboard
       coverage from www.ECB.co.uk powered by CricInfo.com
       restart at 17.05 weather permitting
       all the covers coming off

Match State: Restart at 17.00 gmt weather permitting

       Umpires appear
       bright sunshine now
       west indies players appear
       English batsmen appear
       4 balls to go
  22.3 McLean to Thorpe, no run, played to on side
       bright sunshine now
  22.4 McLean to Thorpe, no run, fwd defends
  22.5 McLean to Thorpe, two runs, driven to mid on
  22.6 McLean to Thorpe, no run, plays to mid off

End of over 23 (2 runs) England 33/2 (lead by 189 runs)
NAM McLean 3-0-7-1 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 20* (72b 1x4) GP Thorpe 4* (15b)

  23.1 Walsh to Atherton, one run, turned to on side
  23.2 Walsh to Thorpe, no run
  23.3 Walsh to Thorpe, one run
  23.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, gets well fwd to this
  23.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run
  23.6 Walsh to Atherton, two runs, pulled over mid wicket

End of over 24 (4 runs) England 37/2 (lead by 193 runs)
CA Walsh 12-5-17-0 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 5* (17b) MA Atherton 23* (76b 1x4)

  24.1 McLean to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  24.2 McLean to Thorpe, no run, played to off side
       lovely late summer's evening now
  24.3 McLean to Thorpe, no run, played square on the on side
  24.4 McLean to Thorpe, no run, square cuts this into the ground
  24.5 McLean to Thorpe, no run, appeals for lbw, harper shakes head and
        starts to walk away
  24.6 McLean to Thorpe, no run, drives to mid off

End of over 25 (maiden) England 37/2 (lead by 193 runs)
NAM McLean 4-1-7-1 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 23* (76b 1x4) GP Thorpe 5* (23b)

  25.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  25.2 Walsh to Atherton, legbye: one run, appeals for LBW, leg byes
        instead
  25.3 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, fwd defends
  25.4 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, the slower ball, well read by thorpe
  25.5 Walsh to Thorpe, one run, to point, almost a run out
  25.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, slower ball, drives this

End of over 26 (2 runs) England 39/2 (lead by 195 runs)
CA Walsh 13-5-18-0 - Vauxhall End
GP Thorpe 6* (26b) MA Atherton 23* (79b 1x4)

  26.1 McLean to Thorpe, one run, turned to on side, quickley taken
  26.2 McLean to Atherton, no run, played defensively to gully
  26.3 McLean to Atherton, one run, played to on side
  26.4 McLean to Thorpe, no run, fwd defends to bowler
       3 lights are back on
  26.5 McLean to Thorpe, one run, off driven for a single
  26.6 McLean to Atherton, no run

End of over 27 (3 runs) England 42/2 (lead by 198 runs)
NAM McLean 5-1-10-1 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 8* (29b) MA Atherton 24* (82b 1x4)

  27.1 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, appeals for LBW, bat on that
  27.2 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, in the blockhole, played to on side
  27.3 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, played away to off side
  27.4 Walsh to Thorpe, one run, driven past mid off
  27.5 Walsh to Atherton, one run, driven as far as cover point
  27.6 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper

End of over 28 (2 runs) England 44/2 (lead by 200 runs)
CA Walsh 14-5-20-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 25* (83b 1x4) GP Thorpe 9* (34b)

  28.1 McLean to Atherton, no run, going down the leg side
  28.2 McLean to Atherton, no run, played to on side
  28.3 McLean to Atherton, FOUR, pulled away square
  28.4 McLean to Atherton, no run
  28.5 McLean to Atherton, no run
  28.6 McLean to Atherton, no run, appeals for LBW, too far forward

End of over 29 (4 runs) England 48/2 (lead by 204 runs)
NAM McLean 6-1-14-1 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 9* (34b) MA Atherton 29* (89b 2x4)

  29.1 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, played to square leg
  29.2 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run
  29.3 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run
  29.4 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, played to on side
  29.5 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run
  29.6 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, pushed to on side

End of over 30 (maiden) England 48/2 (lead by 204 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 1-1-0-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 29* (89b 2x4) GP Thorpe 9* (40b)

  30.1 McLean to Atherton, no run, played into covers
  30.2 McLean to Atherton, no run, pushed to on side
  30.3 McLean to Atherton, no run, gets well fwd to this
  30.4 McLean to Atherton, no run, off the back foot, to mid on
       3 lights on the board, bright sunshine
  30.5 McLean to Atherton, no run, pushed to mid off
  30.6 McLean to Atherton, no run

End of over 31 (maiden) England 48/2 (lead by 204 runs)
NAM McLean 7-2-14-1 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 9* (40b) MA Atherton 29* (95b 2x4)

  31.1 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, one run, played to off side
  31.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, driven to cover
  31.3 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, fwd defends
  31.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run
  31.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, one run, played to on side
       50 is up
  31.6 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run

End of over 32 (2 runs) England 50/2 (lead by 206 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 2-1-2-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 30* (99b 2x4) GP Thorpe 10* (42b)

       50 off 191 balls in 136 mins
  32.1 McLean to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  32.2 McLean to Atherton, no run
       4th light is on
  32.3 McLean to Atherton, one run, played to backward square
  32.4 McLean to Thorpe, no run, played to on side
       umpires glancing at one and other
  32.5 McLean to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  32.6 McLean to Thorpe, no run

End of over 33 (1 run) England 51/2 (lead by 207 runs)
NAM McLean 8-2-15-1 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 31* (102b 2x4) GP Thorpe 10* (45b)

       Umpires are consulting
  33.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, FOUR, driven to 3rd man
  33.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run
  33.3 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, forward defensive shot
  33.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, one run, deep cover fields
       looks to be getting darker
  33.5 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run, padded away
       all 5 lights are on now
  33.6 Nagamootoo to Thorpe, no run

End of over 34 (5 runs) England 56/2 (lead by 212 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 3-1-7-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 36* (106b 3x4) GP Thorpe 10* (47b)

       Umpires are meeting now, and off they go for bad light, that will
        be stumps for day 3
       play resumes at 10am gmt Sunday, only the 3rd Sunday in a Test this
        season
       coverage from www.ECB.co.uk powered by CricInfo.com
       goodnight from The Oval

Match State: Stumps - Day 3

       Good morning from The Oval
       Sun is shinning at present so play should start on time
       pitch looks nice and dry today
       Umpires appear for day 4
       West Indian players appear now
       Here come the batsmen
       Atherton 36 and Thorpe 10
       Ambrose has the ball this morning
  34.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, played out to backward point
       crowd building, ground is a sell out
  34.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  34.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
       79.6 mph that ball
  34.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, played out to cover
  34.5 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, eased away to gully
  34.6 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, forward defensive shot

End of over 35 (maiden) England 56/2 (lead by 212 runs)
CEL Ambrose 10-4-11-1 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 10* (47b) MA Atherton 36* (112b 3x4)

       Walsh will start from the Vauxhall End
  35.1 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  35.2 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, little wider this time and still left
        alone
  35.3 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  35.4 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, fwd defends
  35.5 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  35.6 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper

End of over 36 (maiden) England 56/2 (lead by 212 runs)
CA Walsh 15-6-20-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 36* (112b 3x4) GP Thorpe 10* (53b)

  36.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
  36.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, yorker dug out
  36.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
  36.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, half a shout for LBW
  36.5 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, squeezed out to off side
  36.6 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, fwd defends, 18 balls without a run

End of over 37 (maiden) England 56/2 (lead by 212 runs)
CEL Ambrose 11-5-11-1 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 10* (53b) MA Atherton 36* (118b 3x4)

  37.1 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, forward defensive shot
  37.2 Walsh to Thorpe, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  37.3 Walsh to Thorpe, OUT: tried to fend this away

       England 56/3, Partnership of 27
       GP Thorpe  c Griffith b Walsh  10 (56b 0x4 0x6)
       MA Atherton 36* (118b 3x4) CA Walsh 15.3-6-20-1

       tried to pull this and finds Griffith
       Stewart is the next man, also on a pair
  37.4 Walsh to Stewart, no run, appeals for LBW, not out
       on the Captain with a pair front, only 15 captains have ever had
        this happen
  37.5 Walsh to Stewart, no run
  37.6 Walsh to Stewart, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper

End of over 38 (maiden) England 56/3 (lead by 212 runs)
CA Walsh 16-7-20-1 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 36* (118b 3x4) AJ Stewart 0* (3b)

       the last England captain was IT Botham      England
        Australia      Lord's           1981
  38.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, played to off sdie
  38.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
  38.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
  38.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
       85 mph that ball, fastest by Ambrose today
  38.5 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, played way to mid on
  38.6 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper

End of over 39 (maiden) England 56/3 (lead by 212 runs)
CEL Ambrose 12-6-11-1 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 0* (3b) MA Atherton 36* (124b 3x4)

  39.1 Walsh to Stewart, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  39.2 Walsh to Stewart, no run, nibbled at this
  39.3 Walsh to Stewart, no run, played to on side
  39.4 Walsh to Stewart, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  39.5 Walsh to Stewart, no run
  39.6 Walsh to Stewart, no run, tucked up by that

End of over 40 (maiden) England 56/3 (lead by 212 runs)
CA Walsh 17-8-20-1 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 36* (124b 3x4) AJ Stewart 0* (9b)

  40.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
  40.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
       dead ball, where did that go
  40.3 Ambrose to Atherton, (noball) no run, 1st runs of the day
  40.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
  40.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, played to point
  40.5 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
  40.6 Ambrose to Atherton, one run, turned down to fine leg, 1st runs off
        the bat today

End of over 41 (2 runs) England 58/3 (lead by 214 runs)
CEL Ambrose 13-6-13-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 37* (131b 3x4) AJ Stewart 0* (9b)

       Walsh to Atherton for the 1st time today
  41.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  41.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  41.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run, withdraws the bat at last moment
  41.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, same again as ball 3 of this over
  41.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  41.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, going down the leg side, taken by keeper

End of over 42 (maiden) England 58/3 (lead by 214 runs)
CA Walsh 18-9-20-1 - Vauxhall End
AJ Stewart 0* (9b) MA Atherton 37* (137b 3x4)

       8 overs for 2 runs in the 1st 30 mins today
  42.1 Ambrose to Stewart, no run, eased away to backward point
  42.2 Ambrose to Stewart, no run
  42.3 Ambrose to Stewart, (noball) no run, 2nd no ball today
  42.3 Ambrose to Stewart, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  42.4 Ambrose to Stewart, no run
  42.5 Ambrose to Stewart, no run, forward defensive shot
  42.6 Ambrose to Stewart, no run, looking for single, was not there

End of over 43 (1 run) England 59/3 (lead by 215 runs)
CEL Ambrose 14-6-14-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 37* (137b 3x4) AJ Stewart 0* (16b)

  43.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  43.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  43.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  43.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, played away to off side
  43.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run
  43.6 Walsh to Atherton, legbye: one run

End of over 44 (1 run, maiden) England 60/3 (lead by 216 runs)
CA Walsh 19-10-20-1 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 37* (143b 3x4) AJ Stewart 0* (16b)

  44.1 Ambrose to Atherton, one run, cuts this to 3rd man
  44.2 Ambrose to Stewart, no run, played to off side
  44.3 Ambrose to Stewart, two runs, played through the point and gully
  44.4 Ambrose to Stewart, no run, played to mid on
  44.5 Ambrose to Stewart, no run, fwd defends
  44.6 Ambrose to Stewart, no run, tried to turn this away to on side

End of over 45 (3 runs) England 63/3 (lead by 219 runs)
CEL Ambrose 15-6-17-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 38* (144b 3x4) AJ Stewart 2* (21b)

  45.1 Walsh to Atherton, one run, angled away to 3rd man
  45.2 Walsh to Stewart, no run, appeals for LBW, not out
  45.3 Walsh to Stewart, no run, going down the leg side, taken by the
        keeper
  45.4 Walsh to Stewart, no run
  45.5 Walsh to Stewart, (noball) no run
  45.5 Walsh to Stewart, no run
  45.6 Walsh to Stewart, no run

End of over 46 (2 runs) England 65/3 (lead by 221 runs)
CA Walsh 20-10-22-1 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 39* (145b 3x4) AJ Stewart 2* (27b)

       Nixin has the ball
  46.1 McLean to Atherton, no run, played to off side
  46.2 McLean to Atherton, no run
  46.3 McLean to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  46.4 McLean to Atherton, no run, good judgement there or was it ?,
        bright sunshine as well now
  46.5 McLean to Atherton, no run, played to mid off
  46.6 McLean to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper

End of over 47 (maiden) England 65/3 (lead by 221 runs)
NAM McLean 9-3-15-1 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 2* (27b) MA Atherton 39* (151b 3x4)

  47.1 Walsh to Stewart, no run
  47.2 Walsh to Stewart, no run, played out as far as backward square
  47.3 Walsh to Stewart, no run, forward defensive shot
  47.4 Walsh to Stewart, no run, appeals for LBW, looks like a little bat
  47.5 Walsh to Stewart, no run
  47.6 Walsh to Stewart, no run, forward defensive shot

End of over 48 (maiden) England 65/3 (lead by 221 runs)
CA Walsh 21-11-22-1 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 39* (151b 3x4) AJ Stewart 2* (33b)

  48.1 McLean to Atherton, no run, ambrose tried to return the ball and
        drops it
  48.2 McLean to Atherton, no run, forward defensive shot
  48.3 McLean to Atherton, no run, played to off side
  48.4 McLean to Atherton, no run, fwd defends
  48.5 McLean to Atherton, no run, played back to the bowler
  48.6 McLean to Atherton, no run

End of over 49 (maiden) England 65/3 (lead by 221 runs)
NAM McLean 10-4-15-1 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 2* (33b) MA Atherton 39* (157b 3x4)

Match State: Drinks

       9 runs in 1st hour, 5 of them are extra's
  49.1 Walsh to Stewart, no run, played to mid on
  49.2 Walsh to Stewart, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  49.3 Walsh to Stewart, no run
  49.4 Walsh to Stewart, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  49.5 Walsh to Stewart, no run
  49.6 Walsh to Stewart, no run

End of over 50 (maiden) England 65/3 (lead by 221 runs)
CA Walsh 22-12-22-1 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 39* (157b 3x4) AJ Stewart 2* (39b)

  50.1 McLean to Atherton, no run, forward defensive shot
  50.2 McLean to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  50.3 McLean to Atherton, FOUR, punched down the ground, 1st 4 of day 4,
        70 mins played
  50.4 McLean to Atherton, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  50.5 McLean to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  50.6 McLean to Atherton, no run

End of over 51 (4 runs) England 69/3 (lead by 225 runs)
NAM McLean 11-4-19-1 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 2* (39b) MA Atherton 43* (163b 4x4)

  51.1 Walsh to Stewart, no run, forward defensive shot
  51.2 Walsh to Stewart, no run
  51.3 Walsh to Stewart, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  51.4 Walsh to Stewart, two runs, hit on the up and pushed down the
        ground through mid on
  51.5 Walsh to Stewart, no run, forward defensive shot
  51.6 Walsh to Stewart, no run, fended away

End of over 52 (2 runs) England 71/3 (lead by 227 runs)
CA Walsh 23-12-24-1 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 43* (163b 4x4) AJ Stewart 4* (45b)

  52.1 McLean to Atherton, no run, forward defensive shot
  52.2 McLean to Atherton, one run, played hard but only as far as mid off
  52.3 McLean to Stewart, no run, played out to mid on
  52.4 McLean to Stewart, no run, played to off side
  52.5 McLean to Stewart, no run, played out to mid on
  52.6 McLean to Stewart, FOUR, vintage Stewart, on drives

End of over 53 (5 runs) England 76/3 (lead by 232 runs)
NAM McLean 12-4-24-1 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 44* (165b 4x4) AJ Stewart 8* (49b 1x4)

  53.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run
  53.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, appeals for LBW, not out
  53.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  53.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper, the
        old of bins trick
  53.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, athers says its too good for me
  53.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, almost got him, just moves the bat away
        in time

End of over 54 (maiden) England 76/3 (lead by 232 runs)
CA Walsh 24-13-24-1 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
AJ Stewart 8* (49b 1x4) MA Atherton 44* (171b 4x4)

  54.1 McLean to Stewart, no run, played out to square leg
  54.2 McLean to Stewart, no run, mid off fields
  54.3 McLean to Stewart, no run
  54.4 McLean to Stewart, no run
  54.5 McLean to Stewart, no run, played to off side
  54.6 McLean to Stewart, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper

End of over 55 (maiden) England 76/3 (lead by 232 runs)
NAM McLean 13-5-24-1 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 44* (171b 4x4) AJ Stewart 8* (55b 1x4)

  55.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, played back to bowler
  55.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper
  55.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run, played away to mid wicket
  55.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run
  55.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, played to mid off
  55.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
        by the keeper

End of over 56 (maiden) England 76/3 (lead by 232 runs)
CA Walsh 25-14-24-1 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
AJ Stewart 8* (55b 1x4) MA Atherton 44* (177b 4x4)

  56.1 McLean to Stewart, two runs, to deep mid wicket, Nagamootoo slips
        over
  56.2 McLean to Stewart, no run, played to backward square
  56.3 McLean to Stewart, no run, played to mid off
  56.4 McLean to Stewart, no run
  56.5 McLean to Stewart, no run
  56.6 McLean to Stewart, no run

End of over 57 (2 runs) England 78/3 (lead by 234 runs)
NAM McLean 14-5-26-1 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 44* (177b 4x4) AJ Stewart 10* (61b 1x4)

       spin for now
  57.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, forward defensive shot
  57.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run
  57.3 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  57.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  57.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, FOUR, loose full toss, no deep mid wicket
        who might have got that
  57.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, one run, to extra cover

End of over 58 (5 runs) England 83/3 (lead by 239 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 4-1-12-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 49* (183b 5x4) AJ Stewart 10* (61b 1x4)

  58.1 McLean to Atherton, one run, and that is 50 for athers
       50 off 184 balls in 246 mins and 5x4
  58.2 McLean to Stewart, no run
  58.3 McLean to Stewart, no run
  58.4 McLean to Stewart, FOUR, over pitched and dispatched
  58.5 McLean to Stewart, two runs, played off the pads, goes past square
        leg
  58.6 McLean to Stewart, no run, gully fields

End of over 59 (7 runs) England 90/3 (lead by 246 runs)
NAM McLean 15-5-33-1 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 50* (184b 5x4) AJ Stewart 16* (66b 2x4)

  59.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run
  59.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, one run
  59.3 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, played to mid off
  59.4 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run
  59.5 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run
  59.6 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run

End of over 60 (1 run) England 91/3 (lead by 247 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 5-1-13-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 51* (186b 5x4) AJ Stewart 16* (70b 2x4)

       captain brings himself on to bowl
  60.1 Adams to Atherton, two runs, eased away to long leg
  60.2 Adams to Atherton, two runs, past square leg
  60.3 Adams to Atherton, no run, forward defensive shot
  60.4 Adams to Atherton, no run
  60.5 Adams to Atherton, no run, gets well fwd to this
  60.6 Adams to Atherton, no run, squeezed away to off side

End of over 61 (4 runs) England 95/3 (lead by 251 runs)
JC Adams 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 16* (70b 2x4) MA Atherton 55* (192b 5x4)

  61.1 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, played to extra cover
  61.2 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run
  61.3 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  61.4 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  61.5 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, forward defensive shot
  61.6 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run

End of over 62 (maiden) England 95/3 (lead by 251 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 6-2-13-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 55* (192b 5x4) AJ Stewart 16* (76b 2x4)

  62.1 Adams to Atherton, no run, played back to bowler
  62.2 Adams to Atherton, no run
  62.3 Adams to Atherton, no run, played away to off side
  62.4 Adams to Atherton, no run, padded away
  62.5 Adams to Atherton, no run, half an appeal for LBW, looks like an
        inside edge
  62.6 Adams to Atherton, no run, played out to square leg

End of over 63 (maiden) England 95/3 (lead by 251 runs)
JC Adams 2-1-4-0 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 16* (76b 2x4) MA Atherton 55* (198b 5x4)

  63.1 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, forward defensive shot
  63.2 Nagamootoo to Stewart, FOUR, punched down the ground, slightly over
        pitched
  63.3 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  63.4 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, played to mid off
  63.5 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, played away to mid wicket
  63.6 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, played to off side

End of over 64 (4 runs) England 99/3 (lead by 255 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 7-2-17-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 55* (198b 5x4) AJ Stewart 20* (82b 3x4)

       last over before lunch on day 4
  64.1 Adams to Atherton, no run, fwd defends
       bat pad added now
  64.2 Adams to Atherton, no run
  64.3 Adams to Atherton, FOUR, well placed and that is 100 for England
  64.4 Adams to Atherton, no run, half an appeal for LBW
  64.5 Adams to Atherton, no run, fwd defends
       Lara is bat pad
  64.6 Adams to Atherton, no run, over and that is lunch

End of over 65 (4 runs) England 103/3 (lead by 259 runs)
JC Adams 3-1-8-0 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 20* (82b 3x4) MA Atherton 59* (204b 6x4)

       good session for England, 31 overs bowled, 47 runs scored and only
        1 wicket lost
       please re-join us in 35 mins at 12.40 gmt for the post lunch
        session

Match State: Lunch - Day 4

       umpires are back
       here come the West Indies players
       and the batsmen Atherton 59*, Stewart 20*
  65.1 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, played to on side, 60 mph
  65.2 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, fwd defends
  65.3 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, played to off side
  65.4 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
  65.5 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, forward defensive shot
  65.6 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, pushed out square

End of over 66 (maiden) England 103/3 (lead by 259 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 8-3-17-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 59* (204b 6x4) AJ Stewart 20* (88b 3x4)

  66.1 McLean to Atherton, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  66.2 McLean to Atherton, no run
  66.3 McLean to Atherton, FOUR, pulls this through mid wicket
  66.4 McLean to Atherton, one run, driven out to cover
  66.5 McLean to Stewart, no run, yorker, well dug out, someone moving
        behind the bowler
  66.6 McLean to Stewart, one run, glanced to long leg

End of over 67 (6 runs) England 109/3 (lead by 265 runs)
NAM McLean 16-5-39-1 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 21* (90b 3x4) MA Atherton 64* (208b 7x4)

       crowd getting back from lunch
  67.1 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, forward defensive shot
  67.2 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, driven to off side, extra cover
        fields
  67.3 Nagamootoo to Stewart, one run, off the back foot
  67.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, played to off side
  67.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run
  67.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run

End of over 68 (1 run) England 110/3 (lead by 266 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 9-3-18-0 - Vauxhall End
AJ Stewart 22* (93b 3x4) MA Atherton 64* (211b 7x4)

  68.1 McLean to Stewart, no run, goes back, played to off sdie
  68.2 McLean to Stewart, no run, fishes at this and catches nowt
  68.3 McLean to Stewart, no run, takes his bottom hand away
  68.4 McLean to Stewart, one run, wafted to fine leg
       111 so here goes David Shepherd
       up goes the left leg
  68.5 McLean to Atherton, no run, appeals for LBW, inside edge
       up goes the left leg again
       crowd cheer each time
  68.6 McLean to Atherton, FOUR, glorious cover drive, climbed into that

End of over 69 (5 runs) England 115/3 (lead by 271 runs)
NAM McLean 17-5-44-1 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 23* (97b 3x4) MA Atherton 68* (213b 8x4)

  69.1 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, pushed to on side
  69.2 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, pushed to off side
  69.3 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
       TV replay called for
  69.4 Nagamootoo to Stewart, two runs, 1 plus the overthrow, direct hit
        was not out
  69.5 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, played to mid wicket
  69.6 Nagamootoo to Stewart, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper

End of over 70 (2 runs) England 117/3 (lead by 273 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 10-3-20-0 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 68* (213b 8x4) AJ Stewart 25* (103b 3x4)

  70.1 McLean to Atherton, no run, dabs this down
  70.2 McLean to Atherton, no run, played to off side
  70.3 McLean to Atherton, no run, going down the leg side, taken by the
        keeper
  70.4 McLean to Atherton, no run, forward defensive shot
  70.5 McLean to Atherton, FOUR, pulls this away to fine leg, walsh goes
        wrong way
       sorry that was Rose
  70.6 McLean to Atherton, no run, played to off side

End of over 71 (4 runs) England 121/3 (lead by 277 runs)
NAM McLean 18-5-48-1 - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 25* (103b 3x4) MA Atherton 72* (219b 9x4)

  71.1 Nagamootoo to Stewart, OUT: very well taken at slip

       England 121/4, Partnership of 65
       AJ Stewart  c Campbell b Nagamootoo  25 (104b 3x4 0x6)
       MA Atherton 72* (219b 9x4) MV Nagamootoo 10.1-3-20-1

       nice sharp reflex catch
       taken in front of his face
  71.2 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, fwd defends
       slip and silly point
  71.3 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
        taken by the keeper
  71.4 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, pushed away to backward point
  71.5 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run
  71.6 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, played to mid on

End of over 72 (maiden) England 121/4 (lead by 277 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 11-4-20-1 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 72* (219b 9x4) MP Vaughan 0* (5b)

  72.1 McLean to Atherton, no run, played to mid wicket
  72.2 McLean to Atherton, no run, played as far cover
  72.3 McLean to Atherton, no run, forward defensive shot
  72.4 McLean to Atherton, one run, down to backward square
  72.5 McLean to Vaughan, no run, played back to mid off
  72.6 McLean to Vaughan, no run, eased away to point

End of over 73 (1 run) England 122/4 (lead by 278 runs)
NAM McLean 19-5-49-1 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 73* (223b 9x4) MP Vaughan 0* (7b)

  73.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, fwd defends
  73.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, fwd defends
  73.3 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, forward defensive shot
  73.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, played to mid off
  73.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run
  73.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, played mid wicket

End of over 74 (maiden) England 122/4 (lead by 278 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 12-5-20-1 - Vauxhall End
MP Vaughan 0* (7b) MA Atherton 73* (229b 9x4)

  74.1 McLean to Vaughan, no run, a bouncer, ducks and lets it go by,
        stirred the crowd some though
  74.2 McLean to Vaughan, legbye: one run
  74.3 McLean to Atherton, no run, defends
  74.4 McLean to Atherton, one run, chopped down to third man
  74.5 McLean to Vaughan, no run
  74.6 McLean to Vaughan, three runs, picked off nicely off his feet,
        along the ground to mid on

End of over 75 (5 runs) England 127/4 (lead by 283 runs)
NAM McLean 20-5-53-1 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 3* (11b) MA Atherton 74* (231b 9x4)

  75.1 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run
  75.2 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run
  75.3 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, shorter faster ball makes him go
        back and defend
  75.4 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, flighted and driven yo cover
  75.5 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, pushed to mid on
  75.6 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, a good googly to end a maiden with

End of over 76 (maiden) England 127/4 (lead by 283 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 13-6-20-1 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 74* (231b 9x4) MP Vaughan 3* (17b)

       adams comes back
  76.1 Adams to Atherton, no run
  76.2 Adams to Atherton, one run, cut to deep point
  76.3 Adams to Vaughan, no run, forward defensive
  76.4 Adams to Vaughan, no run, defends to leg
  76.5 Adams to Vaughan, no run, on the front foot, driven gently to mid
        off
  76.6 Adams to Vaughan, no run, pushed back

End of over 77 (1 run) England 128/4 (lead by 284 runs)
JC Adams 4-1-9-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 75* (233b 9x4) MP Vaughan 3* (21b)

  77.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, one run, driven to deep point
  77.2 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, drives and hits Adams at silly mid
        off, on his bad leg too
       getting some treatment from the physio now
       Adams limping around after the blow on his knee
  77.3 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, one run, leans back and square drives to
        point for a quick single
  77.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, left alone
  77.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, forward defensive
  77.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, a googly a bit too short and flat,
        pulled but mistimed to mid wicket

End of over 78 (2 runs) England 130/4 (lead by 286 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 14-6-22-1 - Vauxhall End
MP Vaughan 4* (23b) MA Atherton 76* (237b 9x4)

  78.1 Adams to Vaughan, no run, comes forward and defends
  78.2 Adams to Vaughan, no run, more defence
  78.3 Adams to Vaughan, no run, pitched up, spins away and left alone
  78.4 Adams to Vaughan, no run
  78.5 Adams to Vaughan, no run, on his legs, cant get it away
  78.6 Adams to Vaughan, no run, defends forward

End of over 79 (maiden) England 130/4 (lead by 286 runs)
JC Adams 5-2-9-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 76* (237b 9x4) MP Vaughan 4* (29b)

  79.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, left alone
  79.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, defends
  79.3 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, watchful straight bat push
  79.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, driven to point, well stopped by
        Lara
  79.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run
  79.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, one run, to mid on

End of over 80 (1 run) England 131/4 (lead by 287 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 15-6-23-1 - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 77* (243b 9x4) MP Vaughan 4* (29b)

  80.1 Adams to Atherton, no run, again a defensive push, wonder if
        England are already playing for tea?
  80.2 Adams to Atherton, no run
  80.3 Adams to Atherton, no run, gently turned to leg, seems as if this
        is start of an inninga
  80.4 Adams to Atherton, no run
  80.5 Adams to Atherton, one run, a short ball and he decides to get a
        run to mid wicket
  80.6 Adams to Vaughan, one run, wow, more runs now, cut to the cover
        sweeper

End of over 81 (2 runs) England 133/4 (lead by 289 runs)
JC Adams 6-2-11-0 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 5* (30b) MA Atherton 78* (248b 9x4)

  81.1 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, firmly driven to short extra cover
  81.2 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run
  81.3 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, no run, driven to mid on
  81.4 Nagamootoo to Vaughan, three runs, nicely cut to deep point and
        Amby ambles across to pick it up short of the rope
  81.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run
  81.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, driven to Lara at point

End of over 82 (3 runs) England 136/4 (lead by 292 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 16-6-26-1 - Vauxhall End
MP Vaughan 8* (34b) MA Atherton 78* (250b 9x4)

  82.1 Adams to Vaughan, no run, on the backfoot, defends
  82.2 Adams to Vaughan, no run
  82.3 Adams to Vaughan, no run, comes forward and defnds
  82.4 Adams to Vaughan, no run, forward defensive push
  82.5 Adams to Vaughan, no run, cut to point
  82.6 Adams to Vaughan, no run, comes forward and defends to the off

End of over 83 (maiden) England 136/4 (lead by 292 runs)
JC Adams 7-3-11-0 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 78* (250b 9x4) MP Vaughan 8* (40b)

Match State: Drinks

       Walsh brought back to break this partnership?
  83.1 Walsh to Atherton, one run, chopped to third man
  83.2 Walsh to Vaughan, no run, outside the off and left alone
  83.3 Walsh to Vaughan, no run, comes forward and pushes it to cover
  83.4 Walsh to Vaughan, no run, defends
  83.5 Walsh to Vaughan, one run, leans back and places it just wide of
        point
  83.6 Walsh to Atherton, one run, guides it to short third man

End of over 84 (3 runs) England 139/4 (lead by 295 runs)
CA Walsh 26-14-27-1 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 80* (252b 9x4) MP Vaughan 9* (44b)

       Nagamootoo on again
  84.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, beaten trying a cut
  84.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, good ball on off stump, pushed back
  84.3 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, defends
  84.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, faster and shorter ball, thought of
        a pull then adjusted and pushed it to wide mid on
  84.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run
  84.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, cuts and straight to the fielder

End of over 85 (maiden) England 139/4 (lead by 295 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 17-7-26-1 - Pavilion End
MP Vaughan 9* (44b) MA Atherton 80* (258b 9x4)

  85.1 Walsh to Vaughan, no run
  85.2 Walsh to Vaughan, OUT: trapped in front

       England 139/5, Partnership of 18
       MP Vaughan  lbw b Walsh  9 (46b 0x4 0x6)
       MA Atherton 80* (258b 9x4) CA Walsh 26.2-14-27-2 (1nb)

       ball nippedin off the seam, almost an off break
  85.3 Walsh to Hick, no run, plays forward
  85.4 Walsh to Hick, OUT: opened the face of the bat and it carried to
        Campbell for a pair like his Captain in this test

       England 139/6, Partnership of 0
       GA Hick  c Campbell b Walsh  0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
       MA Atherton 80* (258b 9x4) CA Walsh 26.4-14-27-3 (1nb)

       White taking guard as the WI players look a bit more motivated
  85.5 Walsh to White, no run, turned to leg
  85.6 Walsh to White, no run, ball came in and defended, the incrdible
        Walsh on the move again

End of over 86 (maiden) England 139/6 (lead by 295 runs)
CA Walsh 27-15-27-3 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 80* (258b 9x4) C White 0* (2b)

  86.1 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, goes back and defends, whats new?
  86.2 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, left alone
  86.3 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, spins away and left
  86.4 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run, gently drives to cover
  86.5 Nagamootoo to Atherton, two runs, cuts and the ball just stopped
        short of the point rope by Hinds
  86.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run

End of over 87 (2 runs) England 141/6 (lead by 297 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 18-7-28-1 - Pavilion End
C White 0* (2b) MA Atherton 82* (264b 9x4)

  87.1 Walsh to White, two runs, nicely placed into the cover gap
  87.2 Walsh to White, no run, a sharp stop at mid wicket by Sarwan
  87.3 Walsh to White, two runs, pushed to backward point and England have
        a 300 lead
  87.4 Walsh to White, no run, a shorter ball, tried to turn it to leg
  87.5 Walsh to White, one run, guides it to third man
  87.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, a good ball just outside off and
        Atherton gets beaten

End of over 88 (5 runs) England 146/6 (lead by 302 runs)
CA Walsh 28-15-32-3 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
C White 5* (7b) MA Atherton 82* (265b 9x4)

  88.1 Nagamootoo to White, no run, left alone
  88.2 Nagamootoo to White, no run, spins away and left
  88.3 Nagamootoo to White, no run, prodded to short third man
  88.4 Nagamootoo to White, no run, faster ball outside off, left alone
  88.5 Nagamootoo to White, one run, pushed to cover, a silly point
        brought in but ball goes to the cover sweeper
  88.6 Nagamootoo to Atherton, no run

End of over 89 (1 run) England 147/6 (lead by 303 runs)
MV Nagamootoo 19-7-29-1 - Pavilion End
C White 6* (12b) MA Atherton 82* (266b 9x4)

  89.1 Walsh to White, FOUR, glanced to fine leg, a rare loose ball by
        Walsh
  89.2 Walsh to White, no run, a faster ball nipping, defended to short
        leg
  89.3 Walsh to White, no run, defnds and stops the ball runniong back
        onto his stumps
  89.4 Walsh to White, no run, hops back and defens to the offside
  89.5 Walsh to White, FOUR, short ball bounces and a top edged hook to
        the square leg boundary
  89.6 Walsh to White, no run, a slower ball played to cover

End of over 90 (8 runs) England 155/6 (lead by 311 runs)
CA Walsh 29-15-40-3 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 82* (266b 9x4) C White 14* (18b 2x4)

       Ambrose asked to bowl, possibly his last spell in test cricket?
  90.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, lopes in and seems a bit stiff, on off
        stump, defended back
  90.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, on target, played into the covers
  90.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
  90.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, defends to mid on
       lovely sunshine at the Oval, surprise, surprise!
  90.5 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
  90.6 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, good ball almost through him, came
        down late to keep it out

End of over 91 (maiden) England 155/6 (lead by 311 runs)
CEL Ambrose 16-7-17-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
C White 14* (18b 2x4) MA Atherton 82* (272b 9x4)

  91.1 Walsh to White, FOUR, a half volley, elegantly driven to extra
        cover
       New ball taken by Walsh
  91.2 Walsh to White, no run
  91.3 Walsh to White, no run
  91.4 Walsh to White, no run, down the legside, Jacobs saved a certain
        four
  91.5 Walsh to White, no run, defnded towards mid on
  91.6 Walsh to White, no run, good ball, took his hand away defending

End of over 92 (4 runs) England 159/6 (lead by 315 runs)
CA Walsh 30-15-44-3 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 82* (272b 9x4) C White 18* (24b 3x4)

  92.1 Ambrose to Atherton, FOUR, a fine square drive, the harder new ball
        races away to extra cover
  92.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
       If Walsh gets 3 more wicket he will get the $10,000 prize along
        with the Malcolm Marshall Trophy (already his)
  92.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
  92.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
  92.5 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, turned to leg, one wonder if Atherton
        will bat another hour, already has batted for 10 in this match?"
  92.6 Ambrose to Atherton, no run

End of over 93 (4 runs) England 163/6 (lead by 319 runs)
CEL Ambrose 17-7-21-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
C White 18* (24b 3x4) MA Atherton 86* (278b 10x4)

       TV umpire called in
  93.1 Walsh to White, no run

       England 163/7, Partnership of 24
       C White  run out (Griffith)  18 (25b 3x4 0x6)

  93.2 Walsh to Atherton, bye: one run, down the legside and Jacobs made a
        half save
  93.3 Walsh to Cork, legbye: one run, again down the legside, Walsh
        trying a bit too hard it seems
  93.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, on the stumps and Walsh goes himself to
        field the push
  93.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, an attacking ball on the stumps, turned
        to leg
  93.6 Walsh to Atherton, one run, a quick single, chopped to backward
        point

End of over 94 (3 runs) England 166/7 (lead by 322 runs)
CA Walsh 31-15-45-3 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 87* (282b 10x4) DG Cork 0* (1b)

  94.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, rose sharply, fended to gully, one
        handed
  94.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, leaves it and almost gets bowled
  94.3 Ambrose to Atherton, one run, tickled to long leg
  94.4 Ambrose to Cork, no run, well stopped by Griffith at short square
        leg
  94.5 Ambrose to Cork, no run, hops and turns it to short mid wicket
  94.6 Ambrose to Cork, no run, good ball, moved away and beaten

End of over 95 (1 run) England 167/7 (lead by 323 runs)
CEL Ambrose 18-7-22-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 88* (285b 10x4) DG Cork 0* (4b)

       Ambrose leaves the field
  95.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, defends and almost played on, almost hit
        the leg stump
  95.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, on off stump, pushed to gully
  95.3 Walsh to Atherton, one run, chopped to backward point and this
        seems to be the last over before tea
  95.4 Walsh to Cork, no run, well stopped by Griffith at point, a diving
        save, seems to be everywhere
  95.5 Walsh to Cork, one run, to long leg, gets off his pair
  95.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, left alone as ump Sheppard says 'Time
        for Tea'

End of over 96 (2 runs) England 169/7 (lead by 325 runs)
CA Walsh 32-15-47-3 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
DG Cork 1* (6b) MA Atherton 89* (289b 10x4)

       This session saw 4 wickets fall for the West Indies and another
        doughty performance at the crease by Atherton who now has played
        289 balls and batted for over 10 hours in this match

Match State: Day 4 - Tea

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       Players back after a cup of tea, the key question is when will Eng
        declare and will we see Amby for the last time?
       Yes indeed we get to see Ambrose as he marks his run up again, 405
        wickets to him
  96.1 Ambrose to Cork, no run, left alone, Ambrose has some sunshine to
        see him through
  96.2 Ambrose to Cork, no run, on the pads outside leg stump, a loud NO
        to stop a single
  96.3 Ambrose to Cork, no run
  96.4 Ambrose to Cork, FOUR, snicked but just short of the slips, Ambrose
        the ever amiable, grins
  96.5 Ambrose to Cork, no run, pushed into the covers, seems England are
        in a bit of a rush
  96.6 Ambrose to Cork, no run, left alone, this comm is a bit nostalgic
        over what is possibly Ambrose's last session. Having met the man,
        one can only say he is a gentleman and a great cricketer

End of over 97 (4 runs) England 173/7 (lead by 329 runs)
CEL Ambrose 19-7-26-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 89* (289b 10x4) DG Cork 5* (12b 1x4)

  97.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, insinger, rapped on the thigh
  97.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, pushed firmly into the covers, seems
        that a declaration is possible if Athers gets his ton
  97.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run
  97.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, slower ball, left alone
  97.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run
  97.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run

End of over 98 (maiden) England 173/7 (lead by 329 runs)
CA Walsh 33-16-47-3 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
DG Cork 5* (12b 1x4) MA Atherton 89* (295b 10x4)

  98.1 Ambrose to Cork, one run, to third man
  98.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
  98.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, pushed to point
  98.4 Ambrose to Atherton, one run, guides it to third man
  98.5 Ambrose to Cork, (noball) FOUR, Cork saw it early and let rip (?) a
        lovely on drive, raced to the boundary, where has he been hiding
        those?
  98.5 Ambrose to Cork, no run, loud lbw appeal, survives, was a long way
        forward
  98.6 Ambrose to Cork, (noball) no run
  98.6 Ambrose to Cork, no run

End of over 99 (8 runs) England 181/7 (lead by 337 runs)
CEL Ambrose 20-7-34-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 90* (298b 10x4) DG Cork 10* (17b 2x4)

  99.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, turned to leg
  99.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, lbw appeal, looked close, prolly too
        high
  99.3 Walsh to Atherton, FOUR, lovely cover drive
  99.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run
  99.5 Walsh to Atherton, one run, to third man, took his hand away
  99.6 Walsh to Cork, FOUR, inside edge past the stumps, to fine leg

End of over 100 (9 runs) England 190/7 (lead by 346 runs)
CA Walsh 34-16-56-3 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 95* (303b 11x4) DG Cork 14* (18b 3x4)

 100.1 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
 100.2 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
       Ambrose has some problems. limping now
 100.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, defends
 100.4 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, lovely ball beats Atherton, a good
        comeback for a professional bowler
 100.5 Ambrose to Atherton, no run
 100.6 Ambrose to Atherton, no run

End of over 101 (maiden) England 190/7 (lead by 346 runs)
CEL Ambrose 21-8-34-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
DG Cork 14* (18b 3x4) MA Atherton 95* (309b 11x4)

 101.1 Walsh to Cork, SIX, an effortless flick off leg stump, flies over
        the fine leg rope
 101.2 Walsh to Cork, one run, to third man and the lead is past 350
 101.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run, comes forward and defends
 101.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, chops it to point
 101.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, a hurried backfoot prod to gully, ball
        moved in
 101.6 Walsh to Atherton, FOUR, a fine shot off his legs to mid wicket,
        must be seeing the ball like a football by now

End of over 102 (11 runs) England 201/7 (lead by 357 runs)
CA Walsh 35-16-67-3 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
DG Cork 21* (20b 3x4 1x6) MA Atherton 99* (313b 12x4)

 102.1 Ambrose to Cork, no run, comes forward and pushes it back, says no
        to a suicidal run
 102.2 Ambrose to Cork, one run, turned to deep fine leg and Walsh bowls
        it in
 102.3 Ambrose to Atherton, no run, drops it soft handely at his feet and
        Cork shouts NO stopping a run
 102.4 Ambrose to Atherton, one run, cut to third man for his first
        century in London, has not made one at Lords or the Oval before. A
        standing ovation and this comm, inspite of the eralier ribbing,
        claps a fine performance by Atherton
 102.5 Ambrose to Cork, no run
       Athertons 100 came up in 315 balls in 416 minutes with 12 fours
 102.6 Ambrose to Cork, no run, delibrate padding, the two runs cancelled

End of over 103 (2 runs) England 203/7 (lead by 359 runs)
CEL Ambrose 22-8-36-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 100* (315b 12x4) DG Cork 22* (24b 3x4 1x6)

 103.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run
 103.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, pushed to point
 103.3 Walsh to Atherton, no run
 103.4 Walsh to Atherton, no run, turned to leg, Walsh still pumping them
        in, getting some bounce
 103.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, played to point
 103.6 Walsh to Atherton, no run, loud lbw appeal declined to Walsh's
        astonishment, ump Sheppard says no, was an inside edge there

End of over 104 (maiden) England 203/7 (lead by 359 runs)
CA Walsh 36-17-67-3 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
DG Cork 22* (24b 3x4 1x6) MA Atherton 100* (321b 12x4)

       Nixon McLean in
 104.1 McLean to Cork, FOUR, short loosener, pulled to mid wicket
 104.2 McLean to Cork, no run, a lbw appeal, declined, missing leg
 104.3 McLean to Cork, OUT: this one was clear, not forward enough, and
        ump Harper's finger went up

       England 207/8, Partnership of 44
       DG Cork  lbw b McLean  26 (27b 4x4 1x6)
       MA Atherton 100* (321b 12x4) NAM McLean 20.3-5-57-2

 104.4 McLean to Caddick, no run, outside off and cvaddick has a swing and
        misses
       still no declaration by England so far
 104.5 McLean to Caddick, no run
 104.6 McLean to Caddick, OUT: snicked waving his bat at the ball and
        surprisingly stays there till ump Harper puts his finger up

       England 207/9, Partnership of 0
       AR Caddick  c Jacobs b McLean  0 (3b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 105 (4 runs) England 207/9 (lead by 363 runs)
NAM McLean 21-5-57-3 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 100* (321b 12x4) 

 105.1 Walsh to Atherton, no run, ball outside off stump, pushed to the
        cover area
 105.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run
 105.3 Walsh to Atherton, one run, cut to third man
 105.4 Walsh to Gough, no run
 105.5 Walsh to Gough, no run, bouncer attempt, did not rise and got hit
        on his hand
 105.6 Walsh to Gough, no run, slower ball defended

End of over 106 (1 run) England 208/9 (lead by 364 runs)
CA Walsh 37-17-68-3 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
MA Atherton 101* (324b 12x4) D Gough 0* (3b)

 106.1 McLean to Atherton, one run, chopped to third man
 106.2 McLean to Gough, one run, drives from about the off stump, bottom
        handed to mid wicket
 106.3 McLean to Atherton, one run, a rising ball outside off, cut to deep
        point
 106.4 McLean to Gough, no run, goes for a huge cross batted heave, inside
        edged to the keeper
 106.5 McLean to Gough, no run
 106.6 McLean to Gough, no run, misses another slash outside off

End of over 107 (3 runs) England 211/9 (lead by 367 runs)
NAM McLean 22-5-60-3 - Pavilion End
MA Atherton 103* (326b 12x4) D Gough 1* (7b)

 107.1 Walsh to Atherton, FOUR, saw it early, ball stood up to be pulled
        to mid wicket
 107.2 Walsh to Atherton, no run, lbw appeal, declined by ump Sheppard who
        thinks its going down the legside
 107.3 Walsh to Atherton, one run, cut to third man
 107.4 Walsh to Gough, legbye: one run, hopped up and took it on his leg
 107.5 Walsh to Atherton, no run, ball left him a tad, beaten, amazing
        Walsh bowling
 107.6 Walsh to Atherton, OUT: Walsh gets him to edge it and waves to the
        crowd as does Ambrose as they walk back to an ovation, a good
        sight to see, lots of emotion

       England 217/10, Partnership of 10
       MA Atherton  c Jacobs b Walsh  108 (331b 13x4 0x6)

End of over 108 (6 runs) England 217/10 (lead by 373 runs)
CA Walsh 38-17-73-4 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
D Gough 1* (8b) 

       Ambrose given the honour to lead the WI side off the ground
       Atherton's century, indeed his defence put England in an impregable
        position. The hugging and mutual respect by Walsh and Ambrose were
        the emotional highlight of this match
       England lead by 373 and WI have a a job on their hand to achieve a
        draw
       14 overs left tonight
       888 wickets Walsh and Ambrose, what a pair!
       Walsh Series 220.2 92 436 34 12.82 6-74 2 1
       Ambrose Series 181.1 63 317 17 18.64 4-30
       Atherton has 311 runs in this series

Match State: Innings Break

       After the short break, England and WI openers back, crowd happy and
        vocal
   0.1 Gough to Campbell, (noball) one run, played it into the covers
   0.1 Gough to Griffith, two runs, turned to square leg, WI seem to be in
        a positive frame of mind
   0.2 Gough to Griffith, no run, beaten
   0.3 Gough to Griffith, no run, fast ball, moving away, a leave but ball
        was close to an edge
       crowd cheering every ball, expecting a wicket in bright sunsine
   0.4 Gough to Griffith, no run
   0.5 Gough to Griffith, no run, left alone
   0.6 Gough to Griffith, no run, front foot defence, ball nipped into the
        stumps

End of over 1 (4 runs) West Indies 4/0 (370 more runs req)
D Gough 1-0-4-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
SL Campbell 1* (1b) AFG Griffith 2* (6b)

       Caddick from the Pavilion end
   1.1 Caddick to Campbell, no run, a sudden bounce from a spot on the
        pitch, evaded, just, by Campbell
   1.2 Caddick to Campbell, no run, beaten
   1.3 Caddick to Campbell, no run, fast ball, short and all he could do
        is to play it to the off
   1.4 Caddick to Campbell, no run, on middle stump, pushed into the
        covers
   1.5 Caddick to Campbell, FOUR, pitched up and good looking off drive
   1.6 Caddick to Campbell, no run, drifts to leg, turned but straight to
        the fielder at short square leg

End of over 2 (4 runs) West Indies 8/0 (366 more runs req)
AR Caddick 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
AFG Griffith 2* (6b) SL Campbell 5* (7b 1x4)

   2.1 Gough to Griffith, no run, on his legs, Stewart makes a fine save
   2.2 Gough to Griffith, no run, a bit wayward outside off, left alone
   2.3 Gough to Griffith, no run, fast ball, leaving him outside off
   2.4 Gough to Griffith, no run, another wayward ball outside off, left
        alone
   2.5 Gough to Griffith, no run, outside off, left alone
   2.6 Gough to Griffith, no run, ball goes across him, left alone

End of over 3 (maiden) West Indies 8/0 (366 more runs req)
D Gough 2-1-4-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
SL Campbell 5* (7b 1x4) AFG Griffith 2* (12b)

   3.1 Caddick to Campbell, no run, square drive, but straight to point
   3.2 Caddick to Campbell, no run
   3.3 Caddick to Campbell, no run, good accurate ball, pitched on off
        stump and moved away
   3.4 Caddick to Campbell, no run, pushed back
   3.5 Caddick to Campbell, no run, went after a rising short ball outside
        off, failed to get an edge, risky
   3.6 Caddick to Campbell, no run, now decides to leave a similar ball
        alone

End of over 4 (maiden) West Indies 8/0 (366 more runs req)
AR Caddick 2-1-4-0 - Pavilion End
AFG Griffith 2* (12b) SL Campbell 5* (13b 1x4)

   4.1 Gough to Griffith, no run, plays and misses
   4.2 Gough to Griffith, no run, on the stumps, prods forward
   4.3 Gough to Griffith, FOUR, cuts a bit uppishly to third man
   4.4 Gough to Griffith, no run, left alone outside off
   4.5 Gough to Griffith, no run
   4.6 Gough to Griffith, no run, full toss, drives but inside edge from
        outside off to mid wicket

End of over 5 (4 runs) West Indies 12/0 (362 more runs req)
D Gough 3-1-8-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
SL Campbell 5* (13b 1x4) AFG Griffith 6* (18b 1x4)

   5.1 Caddick to Campbell, one run, a quick single to cover
   5.2 Caddick to Griffith, no run, rapped but the ball did too much,
        missing leg
   5.3 Caddick to Griffith, no run, drives, ball hit forward short leg
   5.4 Caddick to Griffith, one run
   5.5 Caddick to Campbell, one run, pushed to mid on
   5.6 Caddick to Griffith, no run, left alone outside off

End of over 6 (3 runs) West Indies 15/0 (359 more runs req)
AR Caddick 3-1-7-0 - Pavilion End
SL Campbell 7* (15b 1x4) AFG Griffith 7* (22b 1x4)

   6.1 Gough to Campbell, no run, slowwer ball, beaten
   6.2 Gough to Campbell, one run, steered to third man
   6.3 Gough to Griffith, no run, left alone outside off
   6.4 Gough to Griffith, no run, left alone
   6.5 Gough to Griffith, one run, flicked to fine leg
   6.6 Gough to Campbell, no run, down the legside, left alone

End of over 7 (2 runs) West Indies 17/0 (357 more runs req)
D Gough 4-1-10-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
AFG Griffith 8* (25b 1x4) SL Campbell 8* (18b 1x4)

   7.1 Caddick to Griffith, two runs, driven on the up, again uppishly
        through the cover gap
   7.2 Caddick to Griffith, no run, left alone
   7.3 Caddick to Griffith, no run, defended
   7.4 Caddick to Griffith, no run, ball moved away, left
   7.5 Caddick to Griffith, no run, on the stumps, saw it and defends it
        to the off
   7.6 Caddick to Griffith, no run, put in more effort, on his leg, but
        going down the legside

End of over 8 (2 runs) West Indies 19/0 (355 more runs req)
AR Caddick 4-1-9-0 - Pavilion End
SL Campbell 8* (18b 1x4) AFG Griffith 10* (31b 1x4)

   8.1 Gough to Campbell, no run
   8.2 Gough to Campbell, one run, to third man
   8.3 Gough to Griffith, no run, ball rose up off a length, turned to leg
   8.4 Gough to Griffith, three runs, nicely driven to long on
   8.5 Gough to Campbell, no run, hit on his thigh, turning to leg
   8.6 Gough to Campbell, no run, pushed to point

End of over 9 (4 runs) West Indies 23/0 (351 more runs req)
D Gough 5-1-14-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
AFG Griffith 13* (33b 1x4) SL Campbell 9* (22b 1x4)

   9.1 Caddick to Griffith, no run
   9.2 Caddick to Griffith, FOUR, edged along the ground, may have been
        intentional, skids to third man
   9.3 Caddick to Griffith, no run, sharp rising ball, struck a horrid
        blow on his lower chest, folds up in agony. Sprayed and chest
        guard brought out
   9.4 Caddick to Griffith, no run, watchfully defnds
   9.5 Caddick to Griffith, no run, stands up tall and defends it back
   9.6 Caddick to Griffith, no run, hops back, gets right behind the ball
        and defends, soft hands too

End of over 10 (4 runs) West Indies 27/0 (347 more runs req)
AR Caddick 5-1-13-0 - Pavilion End
SL Campbell 9* (22b 1x4) AFG Griffith 17* (39b 2x4)

       Craig White to bowl
  10.1 White to Campbell, one run, turned to square leg
  10.2 White to Griffith, no run, left alone, way outside off
       Light still good, sun is shining with some long shadows of the
        playeers
  10.3 White to Griffith, no run
  10.4 White to Griffith, no run
  10.5 White to Griffith, no run, left alone, ball goes past the off stump
  10.6 White to Griffith, no run, turned to leg

End of over 11 (1 run) West Indies 28/0 (346 more runs req)
C White 1-0-1-0 - Vauxhall End
SL Campbell 10* (23b 1x4) AFG Griffith 17* (44b 2x4)

  11.1 Caddick to Campbell, no run, defends it down, one handed
  11.2 Caddick to Campbell, no run, cuts and well stopped at point
  11.3 Caddick to Campbell, no run
  11.4 Caddick to Campbell, no run, slower ball, tried to turn it to leg
        too early almost got through
  11.5 Caddick to Campbell, FOUR, a superb square cut, raced to the point
        boundary
  11.6 Caddick to Campbell, no run, pushed into the covers

End of over 12 (4 runs) West Indies 32/0 (342 more runs req)
AR Caddick 6-1-17-0 - Pavilion End
AFG Griffith 17* (44b 2x4) SL Campbell 14* (29b 2x4)

  12.1 White to Griffith, no run, left alone outside off
  12.2 White to Griffith, no run, good ball, came in and defended to the
        bowler
  12.3 White to Griffith, no run, pushed into the covers
       Wicket has slowed somewhat, giving no help to the bowlers
  12.4 White to Griffith, no run
  12.5 White to Griffith, no run, goes back and defends to leg
  12.6 White to Griffith, no run, hops and pushes it back as we go into
        the last over on the 4th day

End of over 13 (maiden) West Indies 32/0 (342 more runs req)
C White 2-1-1-0 - Vauxhall End
SL Campbell 14* (29b 2x4) AFG Griffith 17* (50b 2x4)

  13.1 Caddick to Campbell, no run, left alone outside off, ball moved
        away off the seam
  13.2 Caddick to Campbell, no run, a bouncer, balooned up and easily
        evaded
  13.3 Caddick to Campbell, no run, another ball, moving away outside off,
        left alone
  13.4 Caddick to Campbell, no run, nearer the off stump, hops and defends
        to the point region
       there is a trap for an errant hook, not being utilised yet
  13.5 Caddick to Campbell, no run
  13.6 Caddick to Campbell, one run, a half bouncer, pulls and keeps it
        down, will have strike tomorrow, that was the last ball on Day 4

End of over 14 (1 run) West Indies 33/0 (341 more runs req)
AR Caddick 7-1-18-0 - Pavilion End
SL Campbell 15* (35b 2x4) AFG Griffith 17* (50b 2x4)

       WI have survived the 14 overs tonight, they have a large target to
        get to win tomorrow, Lara will need to be on song if they wish to
        square this series, otherwise a gloomy forecast for WI in store
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       Gough to start proceedings in the final day

Match State: Play about to start

  14.1 Gough to Campbell, (noball) no run, oversteps straight away
  14.1 Gough to Campbell, FOUR, full toss, thick edge , the ball flies
        wide of the slips to the third man
  14.2 Gough to Campbell, no run, just outside off stump, playd to gully
  14.3 Gough to Campbell, FOUR, square drive from, Campbell, Wi are in the
        run here
  14.4 Gough to Campbell, no run, outside off stump, Campbell plays at it
        and misses
  14.5 Gough to Campbell, no run, anpother play and miss in that corridor
        of uncertainity
  14.6 Gough to Campbell, no run, awayswinge, too wide, left alone easily,
        no more play and miss stuff

End of over 15 (9 runs) West Indies 42/0 (332 more runs req)
D Gough 6-1-23-0 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
AFG Griffith 17* (50b 2x4) SL Campbell 23* (42b 4x4)

  15.1 Caddick to Griffith, no run, drifting down the leg side, left alone
  15.2 Caddick to Griffith, no run, on the off stump, the ball clips the
        thigh pads and rolls to Athers at 1st slip
  15.3 Caddick to Griffith, no run, outside off, played to point
  15.4 Caddick to Griffith, no run, played defensively to cover
  15.5 Caddick to Griffith, no run, on target, defends with a straight bat
  15.6 Caddick to Griffith, no run, just outside off stump, defends back
        towards the bowler

End of over 16 (maiden) West Indies 42/0 (332 more runs req)
AR Caddick 8-2-18-0 - Pavilion End
SL Campbell 23* (42b 4x4) AFG Griffith 17* (56b 2x4)

  16.1 Gough to Campbell, no run, outside off stump, play and miss
  16.2 Gough to Campbell, no run, on target, the ball keeps a bit low,
        Campbell defends it well to Hussain at cover
  16.3 Gough to Campbell, one run, nudged deliberately to 3rd man
  16.4 Gough to Griffith, no run, outside off stump, extra bounce, left
        alone
  16.5 Gough to Griffith, one run, pitched up, driven, thick edge, flies
        between slips and point in the gully region to Caddick at 3rd man
       3 slips , a gully now
  16.6 Gough to Campbell, FOUR, drifting down leg, tickled very fine to
        the fine leg ropes

End of over 17 (6 runs) West Indies 48/0 (326 more runs req)
D Gough 7-1-29-0 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
AFG Griffith 18* (58b 2x4) SL Campbell 28* (46b 5x4)

  17.1 Caddick to Griffith, no run
  17.2 Caddick to Griffith, two runs
  17.3 Caddick to Griffith, no run, left alone to the keeper
  17.4 Caddick to Griffith, no run, played to cover
  17.5 Caddick to Griffith, no run
  17.6 Caddick to Griffith, no run, tries to pull over mid wicket and
        misses

End of over 18 (2 runs) West Indies 50/0 (324 more runs req)
AR Caddick 9-2-20-0 - Pavilion End
SL Campbell 28* (46b 5x4) AFG Griffith 20* (64b 2x4)

  18.1 Gough to Campbell, no run, outswinger outside off stump, left alone
  18.2 Gough to Campbell, no run, pitched up, edged promplty, dropped
        promptly by Hick at second slip, that was an easy catch at slips
  18.3 Gough to Campbell, OUT: again!!!, but this time Hick holds to it,
        short ball, edges it with a horizontal bat to Hick , he catches it
        above his head, great drama out here a The Oval

       West Indies 50/1, Partnership of 50
       SL Campbell  c Hick b Gough  28 (49b 5x4 0x6)
       AFG Griffith 20* (64b 2x4) D Gough 7.3-1-29-1 (2nb)

       Brian Charles Lara....
  18.4 Gough to Lara, no run, outside off stump, lft alone, that ball was
        fired in with a lot of pace
       Gough comes in, Lara pulls away, Shephedr shouts 'DEAD BALL'
  18.5 Gough to Lara, no run, outside offs tump, left alone agaian
  18.6 Gough to Lara, no run, another one left alone to Alec easily

End of over 19 (maiden) West Indies 50/1 (324 more runs req)
D Gough 8-2-29-1 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
AFG Griffith 20* (64b 2x4) BC Lara 0* (3b)

  19.1 Caddick to Griffith, no run, just in that corridor of uncertainity,
        left alobe
  19.2 Caddick to Griffith, no run, on off stump, defended to cover
  19.3 Caddick to Griffith, OUT: excellent ball leaving the batsman, edges
        it and Alec dives in front and right to take that catch

       West Indies 50/2, Partnership of 0
       AFG Griffith  c Stewart b Caddick  20 (67b 2x4 0x6)
       BC Lara 0* (3b) AR Caddick 9.3-2-20-1

       Does the WI slide start here?
       Or is Lara going to hold back?
  19.4 Caddick to Hinds, no run, ball keeps low on off stump, defends it
        to point
  19.5 Caddick to Hinds, no run
  19.6 Caddick to Hinds, no run, outside off stump, Caddick also finishes
        a wicket maiden

End of over 20 (maiden) West Indies 50/2 (324 more runs req)
AR Caddick 10-3-20-1 - Pavilion End
BC Lara 0* (3b) WW Hinds 0* (3b)

  20.1 Gough to Lara, no run, tries to flick it, gets it on the pads,
        clearly outside leg stump
  20.2 Gough to Lara, no run, on off stump, defends forward
  20.3 Gough to Lara, no run, outside off stump, Lara edges, luckily for
        him, the ball rolls towards slips
  20.4 Gough to Lara, no run, Lara tries to cut, but the ball was too
        close to him to play that shot, so misses it
  20.5 Gough to Lara, no run, defends back to the bowler off the back foot
  20.6 Gough to Lara, one run, turns it down to fine leg and keeps himself
        away from 'pair'

End of over 21 (1 run) West Indies 51/2 (323 more runs req)
D Gough 9-2-30-1 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
BC Lara 1* (9b) WW Hinds 0* (3b)

  21.1 Caddick to Lara, no run, on off sutmp, defends it to cover
  21.2 Caddick to Lara, no run, the ball comes in after pitching, defends
        back to the bowler
  21.3 Caddick to Lara, no run, just outside off stump, straight ball,
        left alone to Stewart
  21.4 Caddick to Lara, no run, outside off stump, comfortable defence
  21.5 Caddick to Lara, no run
  21.6 Caddick to Lara, no run, inside edge on to the pads, the men behind
        appeal not knowing the inside edge

End of over 22 (maiden) West Indies 51/2 (323 more runs req)
AR Caddick 11-4-20-1 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 0* (3b) BC Lara 1* (15b)

  22.1 Gough to Hinds, no run
  22.2 Gough to Hinds, no run, outside off stump, left alone
  22.3 Gough to Hinds, no run, outside off stump again, left alone again
  22.4 Gough to Hinds, no run, left alone again, the ball goes past his
        shoulder
  22.5 Gough to Hinds, FOUR, thick edge to 3rd man, lucky runs here
  22.6 Gough to Hinds, no run, that one almost yorked him, Hinds also does
        well to defends it wid eof Gough

End of over 23 (4 runs) West Indies 55/2 (319 more runs req)
D Gough 10-2-34-1 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
BC Lara 1* (15b) WW Hinds 4* (9b 1x4)

  23.1 Caddick to Lara, no run, the ball pushes Lara on his back foot, he
        defends it back to the bowler
  23.2 Caddick to Lara, no run, on target, defends it to gully
  23.3 Caddick to Lara, no run, outside off stump, defended to point
  23.4 Caddick to Lara, no run
  23.5 Caddick to Lara, no run, played to point
  23.6 Caddick to Lara, no run, cuts it, mistimes but to cover

End of over 24 (maiden) West Indies 55/2 (319 more runs req)
AR Caddick 12-5-20-1 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 4* (9b 1x4) BC Lara 1* (21b)

  24.1 Gough to Hinds, no run, on target, played back to the bowler
  24.2 Gough to Hinds, no run, outside off stump, left alone
  24.3 Gough to Hinds, no run, Hick drops again at second slip, this time,
        the left hander
       Must be hoping another catch this ball
  24.4 Gough to Hinds, no run, on leg stump, played to square leg
  24.5 Gough to Hinds, three runs, eased it through the covers and has
        time for 3 runs
  24.6 Gough to Lara, no run

End of over 25 (3 runs) West Indies 58/2 (316 more runs req)
D Gough 11-2-37-1 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
WW Hinds 7* (14b 1x4) BC Lara 1* (22b)

  25.1 Caddick to Hinds, OUT: right on Hinds' toes, bang on line, was very
        close and the Harper raises his gfinger

       West Indies 58/3, Partnership of 8
       WW Hinds  lbw b Caddick  7 (15b 1x4 0x6)
       BC Lara 1* (22b) AR Caddick 12.1-5-20-2

  25.2 Caddick to Adams, no run, defens it to cover
  25.3 Caddick to Adams, no run
  25.4 Caddick to Adams, no run, on off stump, defends it to  short cover
  25.5 Caddick to Adams, no run, the ball had some extra bounce on off
        stump, Adams jumps up and defends
  25.6 Caddick to Adams, no run

End of over 26 (maiden) West Indies 58/3 (316 more runs req)
AR Caddick 13-6-20-2 - Pavilion End
BC Lara 1* (22b) JC Adams 0* (5b)

  26.1 Gough to Lara, no run, outside off stump, left alone safely
  26.2 Gough to Lara, no run, outsdie off stump, too wide, Lara decides
        not to play at it
  26.3 Gough to Lara, no run, outside off stump again, Stewart takes it
  26.4 Gough to Lara, no run, on target, turns it to square leg off the
        back foot
  26.5 Gough to Lara, no run, outside off stump, walks across and defends
        it to point
  26.6 Gough to Lara, no run, defens again from outside off stump, as he
        defends he loses one of his hands from the bat

End of over 27 (maiden) West Indies 58/3 (316 more runs req)
D Gough 12-3-37-1 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
JC Adams 0* (5b) BC Lara 1* (28b)

  27.1 Caddick to Adams, no run
  27.2 Caddick to Adams, no run, outside off stump with some extra bounce,
        left to the keeper
  27.3 Caddick to Adams, no run, outside off stump, thick edge, ball goes
        to 3rd slip on the bounce
  27.4 Caddick to Adams, two runs, on leg stump, turns it o long leg for
        that single
       Sorry, infact 2 runs there
  27.5 Caddick to Adams, no run, walks across and defends back to the
        bowler
  27.6 Caddick to Adams, three runs, pitched up, swing outsie off stump,
        driven well through covers, the ball is stopped just before the
        ropes

End of over 28 (5 runs) West Indies 63/3 (311 more runs req)
AR Caddick 14-6-25-2 - Pavilion End
JC Adams 5* (11b) BC Lara 1* (28b)

Match State: Drinks

  28.1 Gough to Adams, no run, outside off stump, walks across and defends
  28.2 Gough to Adams, no run, on target, defends it towards mid wicket,
        Goguh runs wide and stosp it
  28.3 Gough to Adams, no run
  28.4 Gough to Adams, no run, just outside off stump, played to cover
  28.5 Gough to Adams, no run
  28.6 Gough to Adams, FOUR, outside off stump with some extra bounce,
        hits it through wide of point to the ropes

End of over 29 (4 runs) West Indies 67/3 (307 more runs req)
D Gough 13-3-41-1 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
BC Lara 1* (28b) JC Adams 9* (17b 1x4)

       Cork in now in place of Caddick
  29.1 Cork to Lara, one run, leans forward and pushes to 3rd man
  29.2 Cork to Adams, no run, on off stump, defdns it to extra cover
  29.3 Cork to Adams, no run, stretches forward and pads away
  29.4 Cork to Adams, no run, outside off stump, Adams stretches forward
        and pushes to point
  29.5 Cork to Adams, no run, rapped on the pads, huge appeal, Harper says
        NO , rightly so , as Adams was forward and outsdie off stump too
  29.6 Cork to Adams, no run, on leg stump, turns it to mid wicket

End of over 30 (1 run) West Indies 68/3 (306 more runs req)
DG Cork 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
BC Lara 2* (29b) JC Adams 9* (22b 1x4)

       White coming in now
       White c0oming round the wicket
  30.1 White to Lara, no run, outside off stump, defemnds it to cover
  30.2 White to Lara, no run, outside off stump with extra bounce
  30.3 White to Lara, no run, played to cover
  30.4 White to Lara, no run, on middle stump, turned to square leg
  30.5 White to Lara, one run, thick edge to 3rd man
  30.6 White to Adams, no run, ball flying away down the leg side

End of over 31 (1 run) West Indies 69/3 (305 more runs req)
C White 3-1-2-0 - Vauxhall End
BC Lara 3* (34b) JC Adams 9* (23b 1x4)

  31.1 Cork to Lara, no run, pitched up, defends to cover
  31.2 Cork to Lara, no run, cracks it off the back foot, but could not
        get it past the point fielder
  31.3 Cork to Lara, no run, turned to square leg
  31.4 Cork to Lara, no run, punched to cover point off the back foot
  31.5 Cork to Lara, no run, defends it to cover
  31.6 Cork to Lara, no run, stretches forwrd and efends

End of over 32 (maiden) West Indies 69/3 (305 more runs req)
DG Cork 2-1-1-0 - Pavilion End
JC Adams 9* (23b 1x4) BC Lara 3* (40b)

  32.1 White to Adams, one run, turns it to fine leg easily off his hips
  32.2 White to Lara, no run, defends it to wide of point and wants a run,
        Adams says NO
  32.3 White to Lara, no run, outside off stump, holds his bat high and
        decides not to play at it
  32.4 White to Lara, no run, outside off stump, decides to play as first
        thought , then decides against it
  32.5 White to Lara, one run, just drops it to the off side and gets a
        risky single
  32.6 White to Adams, no run, short ball again onto his ribs, Adams does
        well and poartly move sawy from that

End of over 33 (2 runs) West Indies 71/3 (303 more runs req)
C White 4-1-4-0 - Vauxhall End
BC Lara 4* (44b) JC Adams 10* (25b 1x4)

  33.1 Cork to Lara, no run, outside off stump, left alone to the keeper
  33.2 Cork to Lara, no run, cuts it hard, fine stop at point
  33.3 Cork to Lara, no run, just outside off stump, defends it to cover
        again
  33.4 Cork to Lara, FOUR, rocks back and pulls it in front of square to
        the ropes, great shot from the Master, his first boundary coming
        after 70 mins
  33.5 Cork to Lara, no run, angled across the left hander, left alone to
        Stewart by Lara
  33.6 Cork to Lara, no run

End of over 34 (4 runs) West Indies 75/3 (299 more runs req)
DG Cork 3-1-5-0 - Pavilion End
JC Adams 10* (25b 1x4) BC Lara 8* (50b 1x4)

  34.1 White to Adams, no run, outside off stump, Adams fishes at that one
        and misses
  34.2 White to Adams, no run, leans forwrd and defends it to point
  34.3 White to Adams, no run, another short ball agnled across, Adams
        moves away quite easily
  34.4 White to Adams, no run, defends forward to cover
  34.5 White to Adams, no run, on off stump, defensive push to mid wicket
  34.6 White to Adams, no run, turns it to square leg

End of over 35 (maiden) West Indies 75/3 (299 more runs req)
C White 5-2-4-0 - Vauxhall End
BC Lara 8* (50b 1x4) JC Adams 10* (31b 1x4)

  35.1 Cork to Lara, no run, outside off stump, straight ball, play at it
        and misses
  35.2 Cork to Lara, one run
  35.3 Cork to Adams, no run, pitched up, driven to mid off
  35.4 Cork to Adams, no run, defends it to forward short leg
  35.5 Cork to Adams, no run, angled across the left hander.
  35.6 Cork to Adams, no run, short ball, but did not bounce much, goes
        harmlessly wide off off stump

End of over 36 (1 run) West Indies 76/3 (298 more runs req)
DG Cork 4-1-6-0 - Pavilion End
BC Lara 9* (52b 1x4) JC Adams 10* (35b 1x4)

  36.1 White to Lara, no run, on off stump, Lara goes back and defends
        back to the bowler
  36.2 White to Lara, no run, outside off stump, Lara does not play at it
  36.3 White to Lara, no run, just outside off stump, defends it to cover
        point
  36.4 White to Lara, one run, drifting down leg, Lara turns it to deep
        square leg
  36.5 White to Adams, no run, walks in front and defends it to cover
  36.6 White to Adams, no run, left alone again to Stewart

End of over 37 (1 run) West Indies 77/3 (297 more runs req)
C White 6-2-5-0 - Vauxhall End
BC Lara 10* (56b 1x4) JC Adams 10* (37b 1x4)

  37.1 Cork to Lara, no run, bouncer, Lara goes beneath that one easily
  37.2 Cork to Lara, one run, bounces to his hips, tucks it down to mid
        wicket
  37.3 Cork to Adams, no run, short ball, wasted bouncer infact outside
        leg stump
  37.4 Cork to Adams, no run, defends forwrad
  37.5 Cork to Adams, one run
  37.6 Cork to Lara, no run

End of over 38 (2 runs) West Indies 79/3 (295 more runs req)
DG Cork 5-1-8-0 - Pavilion End
JC Adams 11* (40b 1x4) BC Lara 11* (59b 1x4)

  38.1 White to Adams, no run
  38.2 White to Adams, one run
  38.3 White to Lara, FOUR, pulled awya in style over mid wicket, Lara -
        will he get unstoppable here and atleast entertain his fans
  38.4 White to Lara, no run
  38.5 White to Lara, no run, outside off stump, left alone
  38.6 White to Lara, one run, turns it to long leg

End of over 39 (6 runs) West Indies 85/3 (289 more runs req)
C White 7-2-11-0 - Vauxhall End
BC Lara 16* (63b 2x4) JC Adams 12* (42b 1x4)

  39.1 Cork to Lara, no run, outside off stump, left alone to Alec again
  39.2 Cork to Lara, no run, very well directed bouncer, Lara does equally
        well to get away from it
  39.3 Cork to Lara, no run, very well directed bouncer, Lara does equally
        well to get away from it - another one
  39.4 Cork to Lara, one run
  39.5 Cork to Adams, one run
  39.6 Cork to Lara, no run, stretches forward and defends

End of over 40 (2 runs) West Indies 87/3 (287 more runs req)
DG Cork 6-1-10-0 - Pavilion End
JC Adams 13* (43b 1x4) BC Lara 17* (68b 2x4)

       Spin now
  40.1 Vaughan to Adams, no run, on his legs , hist to mid on
  40.2 Vaughan to Adams, no run, stretches forward and defends well
  40.3 Vaughan to Adams, no run, pitched up, flicks it to mid wicket
  40.4 Vaughan to Adams, no run
  40.5 Vaughan to Adams, no run, outside off stump, bal keeps low, Adams
        defends off the back foot
  40.6 Vaughan to Adams, legbye: one run, tries to sweep and manages to
        get only the pad to it

End of over 41 (1 run, maiden) West Indies 88/3 (286 more runs req)
MP Vaughan 1-1-0-0 - Vauxhall End
JC Adams 13* (49b 1x4) BC Lara 17* (68b 2x4)

  41.1 Cork to Adams, no run, on leg stump, tries to turn it to the on
        side and misses
  41.2 Cork to Adams, no run, on leg stump, turns it o square leg
  41.3 Cork to Adams, no run, jumps up and defends it to cover off the
        back foot
  41.4 Cork to Adams, one run, on leg stump, turns it wide of White at
        square leg and gets the single
  41.5 Cork to Lara, no run, on target, defends it to cover
  41.6 Cork to Lara, no run, on target, defensive drop to the on side

End of over 42 (1 run) West Indies 89/3 (285 more runs req)
DG Cork 7-1-11-0 - Pavilion End
JC Adams 14* (53b 1x4) BC Lara 17* (70b 2x4)

Match State: Lunch - Day 5

       Get back to us in about 40 mins for more live comms
  42.1 White to Adams, one run
  42.2 White to Lara, no run
  42.3 White to Lara, no run
  42.4 White to Lara, FOUR, pulled away in excellent style
  42.5 White to Lara, no run
  42.6 White to Lara, no run

End of over 43 (5 runs) West Indies 94/3 (280 more runs req)
C White 8-2-16-0 - Vauxhall End
JC Adams 15* (54b 1x4) BC Lara 21* (75b 3x4)

  43.1 Caddick to Adams, no run, on target, defends it to forward short
        leg
  43.2 Caddick to Adams, no run, fastish bal on off stump, defends it to
        forward short leg again
  43.3 Caddick to Adams, no run, just outside off stump, defended to mid
        off
  43.4 Caddick to Adams, OUT: on leg stump, flicks it in the air, White at
        backwards quare leg dives forward and takes a very good catch to
        send back the West Indian skipper

       West Indies 94/4, Partnership of 36
       JC Adams  c White b Caddick  15 (58b 1x4 0x6)
       BC Lara 21* (75b 3x4) AR Caddick 14.4-6-25-3

       Thats waht England wanted - a wicket immediately after Lunch
  43.5 Caddick to Sarwan, no run
  43.6 Caddick to Sarwan, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper

End of over 44 (maiden) West Indies 94/4 (280 more runs req)
AR Caddick 15-7-25-3 - Pavilion End
BC Lara 21* (75b 3x4) RR Sarwan 0* (2b)

  44.1 White to Lara, no run
  44.2 White to Lara, FOUR, thrashes it thru cover point with enormous
        power
  44.3 White to Lara, one run, flicks it to Caddick at fine leg
  44.4 White to Sarwan, legbye: one run
  44.5 White to Lara, one run, guides that one to 3rd man deliberately
  44.6 White to Sarwan, no run, faster ball leans forward and defends

End of over 45 (7 runs) West Indies 101/4 (273 more runs req)
C White 9-2-22-0 - Vauxhall End
BC Lara 27* (79b 4x4) RR Sarwan 0* (4b)

  45.1 Caddick to Lara, no run, pitched up, outside off, left alone to the
        keeper
  45.2 Caddick to Lara, no run, wide outside off stump, LAra does not want
        to play at it
  45.3 Caddick to Lara, one run, nasty bounce on that ball, somehow keeps
        it down towards gully
  45.4 Caddick to Sarwan, no run, outside of stump, defends it to point
  45.5 Caddick to Sarwan, no run, on target, defends it towards short mid
        wicket
  45.6 Caddick to Sarwan, no run, play and miss outsdie off stump

End of over 46 (1 run) West Indies 102/4 (272 more runs req)
AR Caddick 16-7-26-3 - Pavilion End
BC Lara 28* (82b 4x4) RR Sarwan 0* (7b)

       Gough back into the attack
  46.1 Gough to Lara, no run, bouncer, Lara moves away quite comfortably
  46.2 Gough to Lara, one run, cuts it hard off the back foot to point,
        half stop there, gets him the single
  46.3 Gough to Sarwan, no run, outside off stump, holds his bat high and
        decides to leave it to the keeper
  46.4 Gough to Sarwan, one run, thick edge and the ball runs to 3rd man
  46.5 Gough to Lara, FOUR, great masterly timing from the master himself,
        just guides it wide of 3rd man past point
  46.6 Gough to Lara, FOUR, rocks back and strokes it elegantly through
        cover, placement was great

End of over 47 (10 runs) West Indies 112/4 (262 more runs req)
D Gough 14-3-51-1 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
RR Sarwan 1* (9b) BC Lara 37* (86b 6x4)

  47.1 Caddick to Sarwan, no run, outside off stump, away swinger, left
        alone
  47.2 Caddick to Sarwan, no run, defends it to mid wicket
  47.3 Caddick to Sarwan, no run, defends it to mid wicket
  47.4 Caddick to Sarwan, FOUR, hits it airily thru cover
  47.5 Caddick to Sarwan, no run, played to gully softly
  47.6 Caddick to Sarwan, three runs, driven back firmly past the bowler
        to long on, Hussain gives  big chaase and save arun for his team

End of over 48 (7 runs) West Indies 119/4 (255 more runs req)
AR Caddick 17-7-33-3 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 8* (15b 1x4) BC Lara 37* (86b 6x4)

  48.1 Cork to Sarwan, two runs, pitched up, driven back, Cork gets a foot
        to it, Husaain chases it again to long off
  48.2 Cork to Sarwan, no run, rapped on the pads, well forward, huge
        appeal, Shepherd says a firm NO - good decision
  48.3 Cork to Sarwan, no run, defensive drop to cover
  48.4 Cork to Sarwan, one run, turns it to backward square leg, Thorpe
        fields well and save another run for his team
  48.5 Cork to Lara, no run, that bal swung, outside off stump, defends it
        to cover
  48.6 Cork to Lara, no run

End of over 49 (3 runs) West Indies 122/4 (252 more runs req)
DG Cork 8-1-14-0 - Vauxhall End
RR Sarwan 11* (18b 1x4) BC Lara 37* (87b 6x4)

  49.1 Caddick to Sarwan, no run, superb outswinegr to the youngster, he
        hansg his bat out at it, luckily for him, does not kiss it with
        the bat
  49.2 Caddick to Sarwan, two runs, pitched up, driven salong the ground
        to long on, Hussain the chaser again
  49.3 Caddick to Sarwan, one run, little width, Sarwan cuts it to 3rd man
  49.4 Caddick to Lara, no run, fastish ball on off stump, Lara sets for
        the shot, but the pace on the ball makes him defend it to point
  49.5 Caddick to Lara, no run, on target, tries to flick and plays it
        towards short midwicket
  49.6 Caddick to Lara, no run, defends it towards gully

End of over 50 (3 runs) West Indies 125/4 (249 more runs req)
AR Caddick 18-7-36-3 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 14* (21b 1x4) BC Lara 37* (92b 6x4)

  50.1 Cork to Sarwan, no run, pitched up, driven back, Cork gets a hand
        to it and deflects it to the wickets at the other end, Lara is in
        just in time
  50.2 Cork to Sarwan, FOUR, good fast ball on off stump, Sarwan edges it
        and the ball flies wide of 2nd slip to the 3rd man ropes
  50.3 Cork to Sarwan, no run, on off stump, played to point with ease
       2 slips, no gully - What is this when WI need nearly 250 runs
  50.4 Cork to Sarwan, no run, play and miss outside the off stump, Sarwan
        plays at all these only because he is looking ofr soeme quick runs
  50.5 Cork to Sarwan, one run, pusehs it wide of cover
  50.6 Cork to Lara, one run, on leg stump, turns it to square leg

End of over 51 (6 runs) West Indies 131/4 (243 more runs req)
DG Cork 9-1-20-0 - Vauxhall End
BC Lara 38* (93b 6x4) RR Sarwan 19* (26b 2x4)

  51.1 Caddick to Lara, one run, plays it late through gully towards 3rd
        man
  51.2 Caddick to Sarwan, no run, outside off stumo, away movement.left
        alone
  51.3 Caddick to Sarwan, FOUR, pitched short, the ball bounces, Sarwan
        equal to the task and strokes it from over waist height through
        extra cover to the ropes
  51.4 Caddick to Sarwan, no run, another awayswinger going to the keeper
        without any intervention from the batsman
  51.5 Caddick to Sarwan, no run, bang on target, Sarwan defends well
  51.6 Caddick to Sarwan, FOUR, slightly pitched up, driven along the
        ground, went through with the shot, the ball runs to the long off
        fence

End of over 52 (9 runs) West Indies 140/4 (234 more runs req)
AR Caddick 19-7-45-3 - Pavilion End
BC Lara 39* (94b 6x4) RR Sarwan 27* (31b 4x4)

  52.1 Cork to Lara, no run, on off stump, defends back to the bowler
  52.2 Cork to Lara, no run, just drops to the off sdie, Sarwan almost
        half way down the tarck, Lara sends him back, thorpe picks it up
        and breaks the wickest at Sarwan's end and Sarwan is well out of
        the crease

       West Indies 140/5, Partnership of 46
       RR Sarwan  run out (Thorpe)  27 (31b 4x4 0x6)

  52.3 Cork to Lara, no run, on off stump, defends back to the bowler
  52.4 Cork to Lara, one run, on target, turns it to cover point and gives
        strike to the new man
  52.5 Cork to Jacobs, no run, swing there for Cork, that ball came in ,
        Ridley swings at it and misses
  52.6 Cork to Jacobs, one run, driven to mid on, over throw gives the
        single away, infact the throw broke the wickets and got deflected
        enabling the single and Jacobs strike again

End of over 53 (2 runs) West Indies 142/5 (232 more runs req)
DG Cork 10-1-22-0 - Vauxhall End
RD Jacobs 1* (2b) BC Lara 40* (98b 6x4)

  53.1 Caddick to Jacobs, no run, outside off stump, defends it to point
  53.2 Caddick to Jacobs, OUT: nice ball that kicked off, Ridley can only
        edge that, Hick catches it, does not drop it, Caddick lucky that
        Hick did not drop it

       West Indies 142/6, Partnership of 2
       RD Jacobs  c Hick b Caddick  1 (4b 0x4 0x6)
       BC Lara 40* (98b 6x4) AR Caddick 19.2-7-45-4

       Nagamootoo in now and talking to Lara
       2 slips , 2 gullies, a forward short leg
  53.3 Caddick to Nagamootoo, legbye: one run, drifting down leg side,
        just flicking the pads on the way
       For Lara, a sweeper goes out
  53.4 Caddick to Lara, FOUR, pulls it airily over mid wicket and the ball
        has enough in it to reach the ropes
  53.5 Caddick to Lara, no run, that ball came into Lara, jags it down
        towards forward short leg position, you cant have a fielder there
        for Lara in this mood
  53.6 Caddick to Lara, one run

End of over 54 (6 runs) West Indies 148/6 (226 more runs req)
AR Caddick 20-7-50-4 - Pavilion End
BC Lara 45* (101b 7x4) MV Nagamootoo 0* (1b)

  54.1 Gough to Lara, no run, on target and the ball keesp a bit low,
        defends it to mid off
  54.2 Gough to Lara, two runs, drifting down the leg, Lara places it
        between long leg and square leg
  54.3 Gough to Lara, OUT: right on line, but the ball pitches outside leg
        stump and illuck Lara, Shepherd raises his finger to everyone's
        surprise

       West Indies 150/7, Partnership of 8
       BC Lara  lbw b Gough  47 (104b 7x4 0x6)
       MV Nagamootoo 0* (1b) D Gough 14.3-3-53-2 (2nb)

       Bad Luck for Lara and West Indies!!
  54.4 Gough to McLean, two runs, on leg stump, flicked to long leg with
        ease
  54.5 Gough to McLean, no run, down the leg side, tries to flick, but
        misses
  54.6 Gough to McLean, no run, defends off the back foot towards  mid on

End of over 55 (4 runs) West Indies 152/7 (222 more runs req)
D Gough 15-3-55-2 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
MV Nagamootoo 0* (1b) NAM McLean 2* (3b)

  55.1 Cork to Nagamootoo, no run, on off stump, defnds it to mid wicket
  55.2 Cork to Nagamootoo, no run, on target, but played to the same
        position at mid wicket again
  55.3 Cork to Nagamootoo, FOUR, pitched up, driven back along the gorund
        in style, good forceful shot
  55.4 Cork to Nagamootoo, no run, ball goes past the outside edge of
        Nagamootoo's bat, big appeal, Harper nods in the negative -
        rightly so
  55.5 Cork to Nagamootoo, one run, on his hips , nudges it to fine leg
  55.6 Cork to McLean, two runs, swings it inthe air over mid on, the man
        from mid wicket runs and picks it up

End of over 56 (7 runs) West Indies 159/7 (215 more runs req)
DG Cork 11-1-29-0 - Pavilion End
MV Nagamootoo 5* (6b 1x4) NAM McLean 4* (4b)

       Gough continuing...
  56.1 Gough to Nagamootoo, no run, rapped on the pads, clearly outsdie
        leg stump
  56.2 Gough to Nagamootoo, one run, tries to force thoru th eoff side,
        gets the inseide edge towards backward square leg
  56.3 Gough to McLean, no run, that ball must have slipped from his
        hands, went on the full past the wicket, but at knee height
  56.4 Gough to McLean, no run, outside off stump, left alone to the
        keeper
  56.5 Gough to McLean, no run, angled across the left hander, hangs his
        bat out, but the ball doestoo much and goes to the keeper
  56.6 Gough to McLean, no run, the ball come sin this time, beats the bat

End of over 57 (1 run) West Indies 160/7 (214 more runs req)
D Gough 16-3-56-2 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
MV Nagamootoo 6* (8b 1x4) NAM McLean 4* (8b)

  57.1 Cork to Nagamootoo, no run
  57.2 Cork to Nagamootoo, three runs, stroekd through cover
  57.3 Cork to McLean, no run, outside off stump, left alone to the keeper
  57.4 Cork to McLean, no run, rapped on the pads, looked very close, but
        he was forward, only that could have prevented Harper from lifting
        his finger
  57.5 Cork to McLean, no run, on target, defends back to the bowler
  57.6 Cork to McLean, no run, pitches up, strikes firnly to mid off

End of over 58 (3 runs) West Indies 163/7 (211 more runs req)
DG Cork 12-1-32-0 - Pavilion End
MV Nagamootoo 9* (10b 1x4) NAM McLean 4* (12b)

  58.1 Gough to Nagamootoo, FOUR, awayswinger, edges it, the ball goes
        between Thorpe and Hick, drop again, goes to the ropes
       This time Hick did not seem to be the total culprit
       Lucky Hick!!!
  58.2 Gough to Nagamootoo, no run
  58.3 Gough to Nagamootoo, no run, defends it to cover point
  58.4 Gough to Nagamootoo, no run
  58.5 Gough to Nagamootoo, OUT: right on line, rapped on the pads,
        Shepherd raises it - this time rightly so

       West Indies 167/8, Partnership of 17
       MV Nagamootoo  lbw b Gough  13 (15b 2x4 0x6)
       NAM McLean 4* (12b) D Gough 16.5-3-60-3 (2nb)

       The English players giving a great welcome to Ambrose
       Very good gesture from the Englishmen
  58.6 Gough to Ambrose, no run, almost yorked him, Amby does well to
        defend it

End of over 59 (4 runs) West Indies 167/8 (207 more runs req)
D Gough 17-3-60-3 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
NAM McLean 4* (12b) CEL Ambrose 0* (1b)

  59.1 Cork to McLean, FOUR, edges it,Hick again at 2nd slip, but the ball
        fell short of him and ran to the fence
       Hick can only smile at that one!!
  59.2 Cork to McLean, no run, outsdie off stump, left alone to Stewart
  59.3 Cork to McLean, no run, on off stump, McLean edges, the ball rolls
        to the slips, Hick fields it well as it was off the ground!!
  59.4 Cork to McLean, no run, on off stump, defends it to mid off
  59.5 Cork to McLean, FOUR, pitched up, driven cleanlly down the ground
        past the bowler, Caddick gives a despearte dive , in vain
  59.6 Cork to McLean, two runs, outside leg stump, hooks at it, Stewart
        almost got to that one. that would have been a GREAT catch

End of over 60 (10 runs) West Indies 177/8 (197 more runs req)
DG Cork 13-1-42-0 - Pavilion End
CEL Ambrose 0* (1b) NAM McLean 14* (18b 2x4)

  60.1 Gough to Ambrose, no run, play and miss outsdie off stump
  60.2 Gough to Ambrose, no run, just outside off stump, defended back to
        the bowler
  60.3 Gough to Ambrose, one run, pitched up, driven hesitantly to cover
        and escapes the 'pair'
  60.4 Gough to McLean, no run, angled across, edges it, Hick takes it and
        so everyone can be pretty sure that it was off the bounce and so
        no appeals
  60.5 Gough to McLean, no run, on target, defended back to the bowler
  60.6 Gough to McLean, no run, rapped on his thigh pads, no appeals as it
        was clearly high

End of over 61 (1 run) West Indies 178/8 (196 more runs req)
D Gough 18-3-61-3 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
CEL Ambrose 1* (4b) NAM McLean 14* (21b 2x4)

  61.1 White to Ambrose, no run, Amby hangs his bat at it and misses
  61.2 White to Ambrose, no run, on target, defends well
  61.3 White to Ambrose, FOUR, defends , overthrows, boundary...what more
  61.4 White to Ambrose, no run, yorker, Ambrose does well to keep it away
        from him
  61.5 White to Ambrose, no run, another yorker, kept away well again
  61.6 White to Ambrose, one run, turns it to mid wicket and retains
        strike

End of over 62 (5 runs) West Indies 183/8 (191 more runs req)
C White 10-2-27-0 - Pavilion End
CEL Ambrose 6* (10b 1x4) NAM McLean 14* (21b 2x4)

  62.1 Gough to Ambrose, no run, short ball, Ambrose keeps his bat low and
        moves away
  62.2 Gough to Ambrose, one run, faster ball, the ball hit the bat and
        ran past gully
  62.3 Gough to McLean, no run, played to backwrd point
  62.4 Gough to McLean, no run, pitched up, driven to cover
  62.5 Gough to McLean, no run, on off stump, defended to point
  62.6 Gough to McLean, no run, slower one, defensive push to mid off

End of over 63 (1 run) West Indies 184/8 (190 more runs req)
D Gough 19-3-62-3 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
CEL Ambrose 7* (12b 1x4) NAM McLean 14* (25b 2x4)

  63.1 White to Ambrose, no run
  63.2 White to Ambrose, three runs
  63.3 White to McLean, two runs, stroked thorugh cover easily
  63.4 White to McLean, no run, play and miss outside the off stump
  63.5 White to McLean, no run, play and miss outside the off stump again
  63.6 White to McLean, no run, defended to cover

End of over 64 (5 runs) West Indies 189/8 (185 more runs req)
C White 11-2-32-0 - Pavilion End
CEL Ambrose 10* (14b 1x4) NAM McLean 16* (29b 2x4)

  64.1 Gough to Ambrose, no run, short ball, Ambrose bends and leaves it
        to the keeper
  64.2 Gough to Ambrose, no run, played to square leg
  64.3 Gough to Ambrose, one run, pitched up on target, pushed to mid off
  64.4 Gough to McLean, no run, awayswinger, play and miss from McLean
        this time
  64.5 Gough to McLean, no run, pushed to cover
  64.6 Gough to McLean, wide: no run, that was extremely wide outside off
        stump
  64.6 Gough to McLean, no run, played tio one of the gullies

End of over 65 (2 runs) West Indies 191/8 (183 more runs req)
D Gough 20-3-64-3 (1w 2nb) - Vauxhall End
CEL Ambrose 11* (17b 1x4) NAM McLean 16* (32b 2x4)

  65.1 Caddick to Ambrose, no run, tries to pull and gets hit awkwardly
  65.2 Caddick to Ambrose, two runs
  65.3 Caddick to Ambrose, no run, outside off stump, left alone
  65.4 Caddick to Ambrose, two runs, stroked through cover
  65.5 Caddick to Ambrose, no run, left alone to the keeper
  65.6 Caddick to Ambrose, no run, outside leg stump, had to leave it to
        the keeper

End of over 66 (4 runs) West Indies 195/8 (179 more runs req)
AR Caddick 21-7-54-4 - Pavilion End
NAM McLean 16* (32b 2x4) CEL Ambrose 15* (23b 1x4)

  66.1 Vaughan to McLean, one run
  66.2 Vaughan to Ambrose, no run
  66.3 Vaughan to Ambrose, FOUR
  66.4 Vaughan to Ambrose, FOUR
  66.5 Vaughan to Ambrose, one run
  66.6 Vaughan to McLean, no run

End of over 67 (14 runs) West Indies 205/8 (169 more runs req)
MP Vaughan 2-1-10-0 - Vauxhall End
CEL Ambrose 24* (27b 3x4) NAM McLean 17* (34b 2x4)

Match State: Tea - Day 5

       Umpires appear
       followed by England players
       Ambrose and McLean appear now
  67.1 Cork to Ambrose, no run, tries to drive this
  67.2 Cork to Ambrose, no run, short lifting ball, keeper takes
  67.3 Cork to Ambrose, one run, hammers this to mid off
  67.4 Cork to McLean, FOUR, over extra cover and banged away
  67.5 Cork to McLean, one run, slower ball, driven to mid off
  67.6 Cork to Ambrose, no run, played to off side

End of over 68 (6 runs) West Indies 211/8 (163 more runs req)
DG Cork 14-1-48-0 - Pavilion End
NAM McLean 22* (36b 3x4) CEL Ambrose 25* (31b 3x4)

  68.1 Vaughan to McLean, no run, a gently drive to mid off
  68.2 Vaughan to McLean, no run, defends, its another sunny day out there
  68.3 Vaughan to McLean, no run, watches it carefully and pushes it back
  68.4 Vaughan to McLean, no run, some turn there, pushed back
  68.5 Vaughan to McLean, one run, placed into the cover gap
  68.6 Vaughan to Ambrose, one run, leans back, like a good batsman he is,
        drives it comforatbly to mid off

End of over 69 (2 runs) West Indies 213/8 (161 more runs req)
MP Vaughan 3-1-12-0 - Vauxhall End
CEL Ambrose 26* (32b 3x4) NAM McLean 23* (41b 3x4)

  69.1 Cork to Ambrose, two runs, a good looking off drive, fetches him
        the two, almost got to the rope
  69.2 Cork to Ambrose, no run
  69.3 Cork to Ambrose, no run, a bit of a tentative push to gully
  69.4 Cork to Ambrose, OUT: a conventional edge, a conventional catch as
        we see a wonderfuls sight of umps, players, crowd most teary eyed,
        clapping the great cricketer back into the pavilion, players lined
        up to form a guard of honour for Walsh

       West Indies 215/9, Partnership of 48
       CEL Ambrose  c Atherton b Cork  28 (36b 3x4 0x6)
       NAM McLean 23* (41b 3x4) DG Cork 14.4-1-50-1

       Wondeful scenes, Walsh gets the England team guard of honour, claps
        on the back, standing ovation, lovely!
  69.5 Cork to Walsh, no run, ball rose up suddenly, manages to plonk it
        down
  69.6 Cork to Walsh, OUT: there we go, stumps picked up, as England win a
        series in England against WI after 31 years

       West Indies 215/10, Partnership of 0
       CA Walsh  lbw b Cork  0 (2b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 70 (2 runs) West Indies 215/10 (159 more runs req)
DG Cork 15-1-50-2 - Pavilion End
NAM McLean 23* (41b 3x4) 

       A historic win for England, joyous scenes, celebrations, hugging
        etc in the Eng dressing room
       Champagne bottles break out in the Eng dressing room
       The whole of the Oval ground seems to be covered in humanity!
       England won the 5th test by 158 runs and the series 3-1
       England last won a 5 test against WI in 1957
       Ceremonies on now
       Player of the Match adjudicator is Gower
       Thanks the sponsor
       Thanks the crowd for the welcomes to Ambrose and Walsh
       Player of the Match Michael Atherton
       England side receives the cheque of 215,000 pounds
       Player of the Series for England is Darren Gough
       The WI player of the series is Courtney Walsh
       Walsh says he will think about his future after going home
       Adams picks up the losing side cheque, says England played more
        consistently than us, thnks his two fast bowlers
       The Wisden Trophy presented to the England Captain Nasser Hussain
       Nasser says he is so proud of his team
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