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
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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
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Seems to be a heavy shower
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wi players appear
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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
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with West Indies trailing by 268 runs in the 1st innings with all
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Pitch report forecast has areas a bit scuffed and crusty, will
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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