Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 10.05 local time (14.05 GMT/19.35 IST)
Good Morning!
Welcome to the beautiful Caribbean island of Antigua.
We are at the Antigua Recreation Ground in St John's for the fourth
Test match of the five-match series between West Indies and India.
West Indies won the third Test match at Barbados and levelled the
series 1-1, India having won the second Test at Trinidad.
Antigua is the homeland a few cricket legends.
The most celebrated of Antigua's sports legends is none other than
Sir Issac Vivian Alexander Richards - the original Master Blaster.
Andy Roberts, Curtly Ambrose and Richie Richardson are the West
Indies greats from this tiny island to have graced this wonderful
game of cricket.
This will be the 17th Test match at this venue.
West Indies have won six times at this venue, Australia has done it
twice, South Africa once and the remaining seven matches were
drawn.
India and West Indies have played two drawn Test matches here in
Antigua.
The first Test between the two countries was in May 1983 - A lot of
runs were scored in the Test match. West Indies made 550 in their
first innings, replying to India's 457.
India managed to draw the match, thanks largely to a fighting 116
by Mohinder Amarnath, who had a wonderful Test series.
The second time the two countries met was in April 1997, again a
drawn match.
The first three days were washed away by rain. Brian Lara hit 103
cracking runs.
Talking of Brian Charles Lara - this is exactly the ground where he
made the all-time high individual Test score 375.
Lara achieved this in April 1994, against England.
The scorecard can be accessed at
www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/1993-
94/ENG_IN_WI/ENG_WI_T5_16-21APR1994.html
That is all part of the cricket legend attached to Antigua.
We have a Test match starting here today.
It is a brilliant morning here - the sun shining bright.
The outfield is lush and green, looks very good indeed.
The pitch has no grass on it - looks good to be a batting track.
The big news from Antigua
West Indies have won the toss and have put India to bat first.
India have made a change to the team, Anil Kumble comes in for
Harbhajan Singh.
For West Indies, Wavel Hinds will open the innings with Chris
Gayle.
India: Sourav Ganguly (captain), Shiv Sunder Das, Wasim Jaffer,
Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, V V S Laxman, Ajay Ratra, Anil
Kumble, Zaheer Khan, Javagal Srinath, Ashish Nehra.
West Indies: Carl Hooper (captain), Wavel Hinds, Chris Gayle,
Ramnaresh Sarwan, Brian Lara, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Ridley
Jacobs, Pedro Collins, Mervyn Dillon, Cameron Cuffy, Adam Sanford.
Umpires: David Shepherd (England) and Russel Tiffin (Zimbabwe).
Match Referee: Ranjan Madugulle (Sri Lanka)
We are all set for the start here.
Mervyn Dillon with the new ball, SS Das on strike. Right-arm over
the wicket.
0.1 Dillon to Das, two runs, runs straight away, on the pads and tucked
around the corner to long leg for a couple of runs, Das off the
mark.
0.2 Dillon to Das, no run, on the pads once again, sliding in, flicks
it in the air, did not carry to Collins at short fine leg, placed
precisely for that! Das almost fell into the trap.
0.3 Dillon to Das, no run, well pitched up, just outside the off,
forward in defence.
0.4 Dillon to Das, no run, just outside the off, good pace and bounce
through to the keeper
0.5 Dillon to Das, no run, bouncer! a sharp one too - Das ducks under
it
0.6 Dillon to Das, no run, well pitched up, Das pushes the ball back
down the track to Dillon
End of over 1 (2 runs) India 2/0
M Dillon 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
W Jaffer 0* (0b) SS Das 2* (6b)
Cameron Cuffy to bowl to Wasim Jaffer, right-arm over the wicket
1.1 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, good pace and bounce,
through to the keeper
1.2 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, good pace and bounce,
through to the keeper
1.3 Cuffy to Jaffer, FOUR, slightly short, quickly goes back and plays
it in the air - towards Chanderpaul at backward point, almost got
his finger tips to it, cracking shot, ball races to the square
third-man fence for four
1.4 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, big outswinger, well outside the off,
through to keeper
1.5 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, pitched up to the batsman, forward in
defence
1.6 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, short of a good length, rising delivery,
goes right up on his toes and fends
End of over 2 (4 runs) India 6/0
CE Cuffy 1-0-4-0 - Factory Road End
SS Das 2* (6b) W Jaffer 4* (6b 1x4)
2.1 Dillon to Das, no run, just outside the off, played towards gully,
misfielded a bit, Das wants the quick single, Jaffer will have
none of that, almost a mishap, all safe in the end.
2.2 Dillon to Das, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
2.3 Dillon to Das, no run, pitched up, outside the off, Das defends
2.4 Dillon to Das, no run, angling in to the batsman, tucks it around,
Gayle dives at forward short leg and stops the ball
2.5 Dillon to Das, no run, well outside the off, left alone to Jacobs
behind the stumps
2.6 Dillon to Das, no run, on the pads, flicks it sweetly, can't beat
Pedro Collins at short fine leg
End of over 3 (maiden) India 6/0
M Dillon 2-1-2-0 - Pavilion End
W Jaffer 4* (6b 1x4) SS Das 2* (12b)
3.1 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, left alone to the keeper
3.2 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, right on target, Jaffer defends
3.3 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, Jaffer has nothing to do
with it
3.4 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, quick sharp delivery, just outside the
off, Jaffer almost played at it
3.5 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, good pace and bounce, through to the
keeper
3.6 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, Cuffy getting the ball to move away from
the batsman, a bit too short, Jaffer had enough time to leave it
alone
End of over 4 (maiden) India 6/0
CE Cuffy 2-1-4-0 - Factory Road End
SS Das 2* (12b) W Jaffer 4* (12b 1x4)
Dillon to continue
4.1 Dillon to Das, no run, excellent delivery, good pace and bounce,
Das has to take evasive action
4.2 Dillon to Das, no run, bouncer! ducks under it
4.3 Dillon to Das, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in defence,
Jaffer wanted a quick run, Das shouts no!
4.4 Dillon to Das, no run, pitched outside the off, back of a length,
left alone
4.5 Dillon to Das, no run, wide outside the off, left alone to the
keeper
4.6 Dillon to Das, no run, short of a good length, just outside the
off, cutting in a bit, played defensively.
End of over 5 (maiden) India 6/0
M Dillon 3-2-2-0 - Pavilion End
W Jaffer 4* (12b 1x4) SS Das 2* (18b)
5.1 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, left alone
5.2 Cuffy to Jaffer, two runs, angling in to the batsman, helped away
just forward of square and takes a couple of runs. That was the
first runs after 22 dot balls.
5.3 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, angling in from outside the off, gets
right behind the line and defends
5.4 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, well outside the off too,
left alone
5.5 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, Cuffy has cut down on pace, relying on
good line and length, has Jaffer defending.
5.6 Cuffy to Jaffer, FOUR, slightly short of a length, outside the off,
Jaffer enjoys punching off the back foot, does it well this time,
times it sweetly for four through covers.
End of over 6 (6 runs) India 12/0
CE Cuffy 3-1-10-0 - Factory Road End
SS Das 2* (18b) W Jaffer 10* (18b 2x4)
6.1 Dillon to Das, no run, outside the off, Das has nothing to do with
it
6.2 Dillon to Das, no run, angling in from short of a length, defended.
6.3 Dillon to Das, no run, short delivery outside the off stump and
coming into the right hander, defended
6.4 Dillon to Das, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, no shot
offered
6.5 Dillon to Das, one run, pitched up on the off,
Das moves forward and plays it to the cover region, quick single
taken
6.6 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, short and wide outside the off stump, the
ball kept low after hitting the deck, Jaffer not intrested
End of over 7 (1 run) India 13/0
M Dillon 4-2-3-0 - Pavilion End
SS Das 3* (23b) W Jaffer 10* (19b 2x4)
First bowling change of the day, Pedro Collins
into the attack over the stumps to the right hander
7.1 Collins to Das, no run
7.2 Collins to Das, no run
7.3 Collins to Das, no run, short delivery, touch wide of the off
stump, defended
7.4 Collins to Das, no run, pitched up further, played of the back foot
to the covers
7.5 Collins to Das, OUT: just back of a good length, angling away from
the batsman, Das' feet going nowhere, pushes at it, inside edge
and the castle shattered!
India 13/1, Partnership of 13
SS Das b Collins 3 (28b 0x4 0x6)
W Jaffer 10* (19b 2x4) PT Collins 0.5-0-0-1
The bowling change worked well for Hooper
Rahul Dravid the new batsman.
7.6 Collins to Dravid, no run, pitched on leg and middle, angling away,
Dravid gets right up on his toes and fends it down.
End of over 8 (maiden) India 13/1
PT Collins 1-1-0-1 - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 10* (19b 2x4) R Dravid 0* (1b)
A wicket maiden from the left-hand seamer Pedro Collins
8.1 Dillon to Jaffer, one run, gets right up on his toes and pushes the
ball to the covers and takes a quick single.
8.2 Dillon to Dravid, no run, moving away from the batsman, does not
time the shot, ball goes to backward point
8.3 Dillon to Dravid, no run, short rising delivery, just outside the
off, Dravid dropped his wrists quickly, ball bouncing over his
shoulder and sailing through to the keeper - excellent stuff!
8.4 Dillon to Dravid, one run, short of a length, rising delivery,
Dravid has to jump up and plays the ball down.
8.5 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, right on target, defended
8.6 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, cutting back in sharply from outside the
off, defended
End of over 9 (2 runs) India 15/1
M Dillon 5-2-5-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 1* (4b) W Jaffer 11* (22b 2x4)
9.1 Collins to Dravid, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone
9.2 Collins to Dravid, FOUR, over pitched, driven staright down the
ground through the on side, ball slowing down as it races across
this thick lush outfield, has enough in it to go past the ropes
9.3 Collins to Dravid, one run, pushed through mid-on and takes a quick
single.
Collins to bowl left-arm around the wicket
9.4 Collins to Jaffer, no run, angling in and then getting the ball to
move away from the batsman, off the seam, defended
9.5 Collins to Jaffer, FOUR, slightly short outside the off, Brilliant
shot! moves quickly back and times the punch through backward
point for four!
9.6 Collins to Jaffer, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended
End of over 10 (9 runs) India 24/1
PT Collins 2-1-9-1 - Factory Road End
R Dravid 6* (7b 1x4) W Jaffer 15* (25b 3x4)
10.1 Dillon to Dravid, one run, tucked around the corner for a single
10.2 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, just outside the off, played square of
the wicket on the off side, Chanderpaul fields.
10.3 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, slower delivery, outside the off, left
alone
10.4 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, left alone
10.5 Dillon to Jaffer, one run, on the pads, flicked away and down to
long leg, shot played in the air, no damage done as there are no
fielders close to the bat on the on side
A leg gully brought in now.
10.6 Dillon to Dravid, no run, outside the off, Dravid has nothing to do
with this one, leaves it alone to the keeper
End of over 11 (2 runs) India 26/1
M Dillon 6-2-7-0 - Pavilion End
W Jaffer 16* (29b 3x4) R Dravid 7* (9b 1x4)
11.1 Collins to Jaffer, one run, eased away through the on side for an
easy single.
11.2 Collins to Dravid, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended
11.3 Collins to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, defended again
11.4 Collins to Dravid, no run, well up to the batsman, outside the of,
forward in defence, loud shouts of NO NO from the batsmen.
11.5 Collins to Dravid, no run, short of a good length, just outside the
off and angling in, gets right behind the line and defends.
11.6 Collins to Dravid, no run, rising delivery, Dravid goes right up on
his toes and fends the ball down.
End of over 12 (1 run) India 27/1
PT Collins 3-1-10-1 - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 17* (30b 3x4) R Dravid 7* (14b 1x4)
Dillon to continue, Jaffer on strike.
12.1 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, good easy action, well up to the batsman,
defended back down the track
12.2 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, angling in to the batsman, gets right
behind the line and defends it back down the track.
12.3 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, pitched well up to the batsman, pushes
the ball towards mid-on
12.4 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, oooh! Jaffer lets this one go through to
the keeper, too close to the off stump for comfort, ball darting
in...
12.5 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, just outside the off, Jaffer getting a
bit restless, goes for a big cover drive, thick edge and the ball
goes towards backward point.
12.6 Dillon to Jaffer, two runs, flicked in the air, just past the man
at short mid-wicket, gets a couple of runs for that
End of over 13 (2 runs) India 29/1
M Dillon 7-2-9-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 7* (14b 1x4) W Jaffer 19* (36b 3x4)
13.1 Collins to Dravid, no run, angled in from wide of the crease, hits
Dravid on the thigh pad
Collins goes back to over the wicket
13.2 Collins to Dravid, no run, pitched up, Dravid pushes the ball to
the off side
13.3 Collins to Dravid, no run, gets right behind the line and fends the
ball back down the track
13.4 Collins to Dravid, two runs, hit straight down th etrack, Collins
fails to stop it, Dravid gets a couple of runs
13.5 Collins to Dravid, no run, angling away from the batsman, played to
backward point.
13.6 Collins to Dravid, no run, angling away from the batsman, Dravid
gets right behidn the line and defends the ball down.
End of over 14 (2 runs) India 31/1
PT Collins 4-1-12-1 - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 19* (36b 3x4) R Dravid 9* (20b 1x4)
And that is the first drinks break of the day.
Match State: Drinks
Cuffy to start after the drinks break.
14.1 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, left alone to the keeper.
14.2 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, once again - outside the off, left alone
again
14.3 Cuffy to Jaffer, two runs, outside the off, driven through mid-off,
does not time the shot well - gets a couple of runs.
14.4 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended
14.5 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, just short of a good length, outside the
off, moving away from the batsman, left alone.
14.6 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, angling in to the batsman, gets right
behind the line and defends
End of over 15 (2 runs) India 33/1
CE Cuffy 4-1-12-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 9* (20b 1x4) W Jaffer 21* (42b 3x4)
15.1 Collins to Dravid, no run, way outside the off, Dravid not lured to
go chase after it.
15.2 Collins to Dravid, no run, angling in from outside the off, Dravid
gets right behind the line and defends
15.3 Collins to Dravid, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence
15.4 Collins to Dravid, no run, bouncer! Dravid sways away from it
15.5 Collins to Dravid, no run, inside edge on to the pads, ball rolling
towards mid-wicket
15.6 Collins to Dravid, no run, quicker delivery, angling in once again,
Dravid looking to play it through the on side, misses and gets hit
on the thigh pad.
End of over 16 (maiden) India 33/1
PT Collins 5-2-12-1 - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 21* (42b 3x4) R Dravid 9* (26b 1x4)
Cuffy to continue.
16.1 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, left alone
16.2 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, angling in a bit, defended
16.3 Cuffy to Jaffer, one run, tucked around the corner for an easy
single
16.4 Cuffy to Dravid, one run, just outside the off, pushes the ball
towards covers and takes a single.
16.5 Cuffy to Jaffer, two runs, on the pads, eased away through mid-
wicket for two runs.
16.6 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, almost! plays a loose shot at this, ball
cutting back in, the inside edge saved him from being given out
lbw. No appeal though as the edge was quite obvious.
End of over 17 (4 runs) India 37/1
CE Cuffy 5-1-16-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 10* (27b 1x4) W Jaffer 24* (47b 3x4)
17.1 Collins to Dravid, no run, left through to the keeper.
17.2 Collins to Dravid, one run, angling in, worked away neatly to mid-
wicket for a single.
17.3 Collins to Jaffer, no run, waits for the ball and pushes it to
covers
17.4 Collins to Jaffer, two runs, full in length outside the off, goes
for the off drive, gets a thick inside edge and the ball goes down
to long leg
17.5 Collins to Jaffer, FOUR, angling away from the batsman, glorious
square drive for four, excellent shot by Jaffer, no stopping this
shot, so sweetly timed too.
17.6 Collins to Jaffer, no run, well up to the batsman, gets right
behind the line and defends it back down the track.
End of over 18 (7 runs) India 44/1
PT Collins 6-2-19-1 - Factory Road End
R Dravid 11* (29b 1x4) W Jaffer 30* (51b 4x4)
18.1 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, well up to the batsman, defended
18.2 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, left alone to the
keeper.
18.3 Cuffy to Dravid, two runs, worked around the corner, Collins gets
some bad bounce at the fine leg fence, the extra run taken.
18.4 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper.
18.5 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, outside the off, not making the batsman
play at it, through to Jacobs behind the stumps.
18.6 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, right on target, Drabid defends.
End of over 19 (2 runs) India 46/1
CE Cuffy 6-1-18-0 - Pavilion End
W Jaffer 30* (51b 4x4) R Dravid 13* (35b 1x4)
19.1 Collins to Jaffer, no run, left-arm over the wicket, angling away
from the right-handed Jaffer - left alone
19.2 Collins to Jaffer, no run, makes the batsman play at this one,
defended
19.3 Collins to Jaffer, FOUR, wide half-volley outside the off, goes
forward and smashes it through covers for four
India's fifty is on the board of 19.3 overs. And Adam Sanford has
not had a bowl yet.
19.4 Collins to Jaffer, no run, gets well behind the line and defends it
safely.
19.5 Collins to Jaffer, FOUR, four more! angling away from the batsman,
Jaffer very confident, walks forward and then opens the face of
the bat and runs it between the third slip and gully to the third-
man fence for four!
19.6 Collins to Jaffer, no run, gets right behind the line and defends
End of over 20 (8 runs) India 54/1
PT Collins 7-2-27-1 - Factory Road End
R Dravid 13* (35b 1x4) W Jaffer 38* (57b 6x4)
20.1 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, angling in again,
defended
20.2 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, the tall figure of Cuffy, runs in and
bowls... this one is well up to the batsman, defended
20.3 Cuffy to Dravid, one run, on the pads, played around the corner
20.4 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, left alone
20.5 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, angling in from outside the off, defended
20.6 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, angling in from outside the off again,
defended
End of over 21 (1 run) India 55/1
CE Cuffy 7-1-19-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 14* (38b 1x4) W Jaffer 38* (60b 6x4)
Adam Sanford finally gets a call from his skipper - he is to bowl
right-arm over the wicket
21.1 Sanford to Dravid, no run, angling in to Dravid, defended
21.2 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short rising delivery, outside the off,
defended
21.3 Sanford to Dravid, one run, slightly short, rising delivery, goes
on the back foot to fend it, plays it onto his pads, Jaffer calls
Dravid through for a quick single.
21.4 Sanford to Jaffer, no run, short and wide outside the off, should
have been put away for four, Jaffer trying to hit it a bit too
hard, mistimes the shot completely
21.5 Sanford to Jaffer, no run, bouncer! ducks under it
21.6 Sanford to Jaffer, FOUR, juicy half-volley, on the pads, Jaffer
does not miss on this opportunity, cracking on drive for four, no
stopping this shot - wonderful stuff!
End of over 22 (5 runs) India 60/1
A Sanford 1-0-5-0 - Factory Road End
R Dravid 15* (41b 1x4) W Jaffer 42* (63b 7x4)
22.1 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, outside the off, well left through to the
keeper
22.2 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, cutting back in sharply, played towards
the leg gully fielder.
22.3 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, quick one, a good bouncer! ducks under it
22.4 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper.
22.5 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone.
22.6 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, Dravid defends.
End of over 23 (maiden) India 60/1
CE Cuffy 8-2-19-0 - Pavilion End
W Jaffer 42* (63b 7x4) R Dravid 15* (47b 1x4)
Sanford to continue, over the wicket to the right hander
23.1 Sanford to Jaffer, no run, short delivery outisde the off, played
of the back foot to the gully fielder
23.2 Sanford to Jaffer, no run, again short and wide outside the off,
Jaffer not intrested this time
23.3 Sanford to Jaffer, no run, pitched up just wide of the off stump,
played off the front foot, one bounce and the ball gets back to
the bowler
23.4 Sanford to Jaffer, no run, on the off agian, left alone
23.5 Sanford to Jaffer, no run, good lenght delivery on the off, left
for the keeper
23.6 Sanford to Jaffer, no run, bouncer outside the off stump, all yours
Mr.Jacob says Jaffer
End of over 24 (maiden) India 60/1
A Sanford 2-1-5-0 - Factory Road End
R Dravid 15* (47b 1x4) W Jaffer 42* (69b 7x4)
24.1 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, good delivery, short pitched wide of the
off stump and coming into the right hader, no shot offered
24.2 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, quick delivery, pitched wjust wide of the
off stump and came back in sharply , Dravid plays at it and gets a
thick edge wide of the gully, a good diving stop saves a certain
four
24.3 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, played to the gully region, straight to
the fielder
24.4 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, pitched up on the off, played to the off
side
24.5 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, short and wide outside the off, no shot
offered
24.6 Cuffy to Dravid, one run, pitched up on the off, Dravid quickly
moves into his front foot and plays it wide of the mid off
fielder, quick single to end the over
End of over 25 (1 run) India 61/1
CE Cuffy 9-2-20-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 16* (53b 1x4) W Jaffer 42* (69b 7x4)
25.1 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short delivery angling into the right
hander, defended of the back-foot
25.2 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short and wide outside the off, no shot
offered
25.3 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
played wide of the square leg fielder, Dravid calls for a single,
Jaffer not intrested
25.4 Sanford to Dravid, FOUR, pitched up on the middle and leg, Driven
down the ground to the long on fence, as easy as it gets, 50
Partnership up!
25.5 Sanford to Dravid, no run
25.6 Sanford to Dravid, no run, bouncer down the leg side, Dravid ducks
under it comfortably
End of over 26 (4 runs) India 65/1
A Sanford 3-1-9-0 - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 42* (69b 7x4) R Dravid 20* (59b 2x4)
26.1 Cuffy to Jaffer, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump, Jaffer
waits for the ball and at the last possible moment opens the face
of the bat and runs it down to the vacant third man fence
26.2 Cuffy to Jaffer, one run, great delivery, short pitched on the off
and angling into the right hander, Jaffer plays at it and gets an
edge but the ball falls short of the slip fielder
26.3 Cuffy to Dravid, no run
26.4 Cuffy to Dravid, no run
26.5 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, pitched up on the pads, played back to the
bowler
26.6 Cuffy to Dravid, legbye: one run, short pitched delivery on the
pads, hits it and the ball rolls away wide of the keeper
End of over 27 (6 runs) India 71/1
CE Cuffy 10-2-25-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 20* (63b 2x4) W Jaffer 47* (71b 8x4)
last over before lunch coming up
27.1 Sanford to Dravid, no run, pitched up on the middle and leg, played
back to the bowler
27.2 Sanford to Dravid, one run
27.3 Sanford to Jaffer, one run, short on the pads, played wide of the
sqaure leg fielder
27.4 Sanford to Dravid, no run
27.5 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
played to the on side
27.6 Sanford to Dravid, no run, played back to the bowler
End of over 28 (2 runs) India 73/1
A Sanford 4-1-11-0 - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 48* (72b 8x4) R Dravid 21* (68b 2x4)
it seems that the umpires have had a heavy breakfast and they have
decied to continue!
West Indain captain into the attack, over the wicket to the right
hander
28.1 Hooper to Jaffer, no run
28.2 Hooper to Jaffer, no run, played of the backfoot to the mid on
region
28.3 Hooper to Jaffer, no run
28.4 Hooper to Jaffer, no run, tossed up on the off, defended
28.5 Hooper to Jaffer, no run, quciker delivery wide of the off stump,
Jaffer leans forward and plays it to the point region
28.6 Hooper to Jaffer, no run, short and wide outside the off, cut away
hard but straight to the point fielder
End of over 29 (maiden) India 73/1
CL Hooper 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 21* (68b 2x4) W Jaffer 48* (78b 8x4)
The umpires have decided to take Lunch, and the players walk back
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
We will be back with all the live action in about 30 minutes time,
be sure to join us then
Welcome back
The Umpires and Players are back in the middle and we are all ready
for the start of the Post-Lunch session
29.1 Sanford to Dravid, (noball) no run, short on the pads, played to
the on side
Sanford coming over the wicket to the right hander
29.1 Sanford to Dravid, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, no
shot offered
29.2 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short pitched delivery just wide of the
off stump and coming into the batsman, defended
29.3 Sanford to Dravid, one run, pitched up on the pads, Dravid moves
across and plays it into the gap between square leg and mid-
wicket, easy single taken
29.4 Sanford to Jaffer, no run, played just wide of the point fielder,
Dravid keen on taking a single, Jaffer not intrested
29.5 Sanford to Jaffer, no run, short delivery on the off and cutting
into the batsman, Jaffer stands tall and defends it
29.6 Sanford to Jaffer, no run, pitched up on the off, again just wide
of the off stump, defended
End of over 30 (2 runs) India 75/1
A Sanford 5-1-13-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
R Dravid 22* (72b 2x4) W Jaffer 48* (81b 8x4)
30.1 Dillon to Dravid, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
smashed of the backfoot to the backward of point fence, classic
30.2 Dillon to Dravid, no run, pitched up, defended
30.3 Dillon to Dravid, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
played to the point region
30.4 Dillon to Dravid, no run, again wide outside the off stump, no shot
offered
30.5 Dillon to Dravid, one run, pitched up on the off, Dravid moves
forward and drives it wide of the cover fielder, Yes and No calls
and in the end the batsmen cross over for a single
30.6 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, wide outside the off, no shot offered
End of over 31 (5 runs) India 80/1
M Dillon 8-2-14-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 27* (77b 3x4) W Jaffer 48* (82b 8x4)
31.1 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg and
going down the leg, played to the sqaure leg region
31.2 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short pitched on the middle, Dravid
tries to duck under it but the ball did not rise as expected and
crashes into his shoulder, no damage done
31.3 Sanford to Dravid, no run
31.4 Sanford to Dravid, no run, pitched up on the middle and leg,
defended
31.5 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short delivery on the off, defended
31.6 Sanford to Dravid, no run, again short on the off, Dravid jumps up
and plays it to the on side, Maiden number two for the young
bowler
End of over 32 (maiden) India 80/1
A Sanford 6-2-13-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 48* (82b 8x4) R Dravid 27* (83b 3x4)
Dillon to contine, over the wicket to the right hander
32.1 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, short delivery down the leg side,Jaffer
tries to run it down but misses
32.2 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, half volley on the off, played uplishy to
the point region, Hinds dives to his right and stops a certain
four
32.3 Dillon to Jaffer, no run
32.4 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, short on the off and coming into the
batsman, played to the off side
32.5 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, pitched up on the off, driven of the
front foot to the cover region, Collins moves qucikly to his left
and dives to stop the ball
32.6 Dillon to Jaffer, FOUR, Fifty!, short delivery on the pads, played
to the backward of sqaure fence, as easy as it gets
End of over 33 (4 runs) India 84/1
M Dillon 9-2-18-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 27* (83b 3x4) W Jaffer 52* (88b 9x4)
33.1 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short delivery down the leg side, played
wide of Hinds at sqaure leg, yet another fruitful diving stop
33.2 Sanford to Dravid, no run, cut away straight to the point fielder
33.3 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short delivery on the middle, Dravid
jumps up and plays it to the on side
33.4 Sanford to Dravid, no run
33.5 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short on the middle and off, again
Dravid jumps up gets behind the delivery and defends it
helmet being brought out, Hinds moves into forward short leg
33.6 Sanford to Dravid, no run, bouncer down the leg side, Dravid
comfortably ducks under it
End of over 34 (maiden) India 84/1
A Sanford 7-3-13-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 52* (88b 9x4) R Dravid 27* (89b 3x4)
34.1 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, just outside the off, stands tall and
punches the ball towards covers
34.2 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, sliding in to the batsman, gets right on
top of it and defends
34.3 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, left alone
Nice breeze blowing across the ground
34.4 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, bouncer! ducks under it, a bit too late,
no damage done.
34.5 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, well pitched up to the batsman, pushes
forward in defence
34.6 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended
End of over 35 (maiden) India 84/1
M Dillon 10-3-18-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 27* (89b 3x4) W Jaffer 52* (94b 9x4)
35.1 Sanford to Dravid, FOUR, short and pulled away through square leg
for four, cracking shot!
35.2 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short in length, outside the off, played
to covers
35.3 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
angling in to the batsman, Dravid gets right on top of the ball
and fends it down.
35.4 Sanford to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, played back down
the track.
35.5 Sanford to Dravid, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
35.6 Sanford to Dravid, three runs, on the pads, sweetly timed towards
the squareleg fence, Lara chases it, stops it inches from the
rops, gets a boot on it, saves one run, Dravid helps himself with
three runs.
End of over 36 (7 runs) India 91/1
A Sanford 8-3-20-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
R Dravid 34* (95b 4x4) W Jaffer 52* (94b 9x4)
36.1 Dillon to Dravid, no run, defended towards the off side.
36.2 Dillon to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, defended.
36.3 Dillon to Dravid, no run, angling in to the batsman from outside
the off, Dravid gets right behind the line and defends.
36.4 Dillon to Dravid, no run, wide outside the off, left alone
36.5 Dillon to Dravid, no run, outside the off, defended
36.6 Dillon to Dravid, no run, outside the off, seaming in to the
batsman, Dravid has a close look at it, leaves it alone at the
last moment.
End of over 37 (maiden) India 91/1
M Dillon 11-4-18-0 - Pavilion End
W Jaffer 52* (94b 9x4) R Dravid 34* (101b 4x4)
37.1 Sanford to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, left alone to Jacobs.
37.2 Sanford to Jaffer, one run, outside the off, pushed firmly to
covers.
37.3 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short of a length, angling in, played
back down the track.
37.4 Sanford to Dravid, no run, Dravid defends.
37.5 Sanford to Dravid, no run, rising delivery, outside the off, Dravid
sways away from it at the last moment.
37.6 Sanford to Dravid, no run, defended towards the off side.
End of over 38 (1 run) India 92/1
A Sanford 9-3-21-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 53* (96b 9x4) R Dravid 34* (105b 4x4)
38.1 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
angling in a bit, gets right behind the line and defends.
38.2 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, defended towards the on side
38.3 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, left alone.
38.4 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, back of a good length, Jaffer gets right
on top of the delivery, fends it down.
38.5 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, goes forward and drives,
opens the face of a bit, ball goes in the air, falls well short of
backward of point.
38.6 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended
towards mid-off.
End of over 39 (maiden) India 92/1
M Dillon 12-5-18-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 34* (105b 4x4) W Jaffer 53* (102b 9x4)
39.1 Sanford to Dravid, no run, angling in again, defended.
39.2 Sanford to Dravid, no run, outside the off, up and down stuff from
the Windies bowlers, left alone
39.3 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short in length, sliding down the leg,
goes for the pull, beaten.
39.4 Sanford to Dravid, no run, forward in defence.
39.5 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short, goes for the pull, completely
mistimes the shot.
39.6 Sanford to Dravid, FOUR, over pitched, on leg and middle, Dravid
unleashes the wonderful on drive, ball races to the fence for
four! sweetly timed drive!
End of over 40 (4 runs) India 96/1
A Sanford 10-3-25-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 53* (102b 9x4) R Dravid 38* (111b 5x4)
40.1 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, Jaffer eases the ball to
the covers.
40.2 Dillon to Jaffer, FOUR, on the pads, sweetly timed and finds the
gap at mid-wicket with such ease, four runs all the way, making it
look all that simple.
That shot brings the 100 runs on the board off 40.2 overs.
40.3 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, just outside the off, defended.
40.4 Dillon to Jaffer, no run, digs this one short, looking for the ball
to bounce and trouble the batsman, this pitch is slowing down to a
batting beauty - Jaffer has enough time to go on his toes and play
it down safely.
40.5 Dillon to Jaffer, three runs, if the previous one was dug in short,
this one is over-pitched on middle and leg, Jaffer leans forward
and offers the full face of the bat, flowing on drive through mid-
on for three runs.
40.6 Dillon to Dravid, no run, eases the ball towards mid-wicket.
End of over 41 (7 runs) India 103/1
M Dillon 13-5-25-0 - Pavilion End
W Jaffer 60* (107b 10x4) R Dravid 38* (112b 5x4)
Pedro Collins brought into the attack.
41.1 Collins to Jaffer, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
41.2 Collins to Jaffer, FOUR, bowling left-arm around the wicket, over
pitched outside the off, flowing off drive, through mid-off for
four. cracking shot, Jaffer stepping up the pace here!
41.3 Collins to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, played to covers.
41.4 Collins to Jaffer, no run, sliding down the leg, looks to play it
down to fine leg, misses completely, Jacobs takes the ball
cleanly.
41.5 Collins to Jaffer, no run, on middle and leg, played to mid-on
41.6 Collins to Jaffer, one run, outside theoff, punched through to
covers, misfielded, comfortable single to Jaffer - keeps the
strike.
End of over 42 (5 runs) India 108/1
PT Collins 8-2-32-1 - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 65* (113b 11x4) R Dravid 38* (112b 5x4)
Sanford replaces Dillon.
42.1 Sanford to Jaffer, no run, just outside the off, pushed firmly to
covers.
42.2 Sanford to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, defended.
42.3 Sanford to Jaffer, one run, outside the off, rising delivery, opens
the face of the bat and runs it down, misfielded at gully, single
taken.
42.4 Sanford to Dravid, no run, well on target, Dravid looks in full
control too, defends.
42.5 Sanford to Dravid, no run, defended again.
42.6 Sanford to Dravid, no run, faster delivery, outside the off, there
is nothing in this pitch for the bowlers, defended.
End of over 43 (1 run) India 109/1
A Sanford 11-3-26-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
W Jaffer 66* (116b 11x4) R Dravid 38* (115b 5x4)
Pedro Collins to continue.
43.1 Collins to Jaffer, no run, just outside the off, defended.
43.2 Collins to Jaffer, one run, pushed through covers for a single.
43.3 Collins to Dravid, two runs, just outside the off, pushed firmly
past the bowler, even past a diving fielder at mid-off.
43.4 Collins to Dravid, no run, defended back down the track.
43.5 Collins to Dravid, no run, cutting back in to Dravid, defended.
43.6 Collins to Dravid, no run, played towards forward of square, diving
stop by Wavel Hinds.
End of over 44 (3 runs) India 112/1
PT Collins 9-2-35-1 - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 67* (118b 11x4) R Dravid 40* (119b 5x4)
Players take a quick drinks break.
Match State: Drinks
44.1 Sanford to Jaffer, one run, outside the off, played behind point
for an easy single.
44.2 Sanford to Dravid, no run, digs this one short, just outside the
off, gets right behind the line, fends it down.
44.3 Sanford to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone.
44.4 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short - rising delivery, fended down.
44.5 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short delivery, outside the off,
defended, looks for a single, which is not really there.
44.6 Sanford to Dravid, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, put away,
behind point, cracking square cut for four!
End of over 45 (5 runs) India 117/1
A Sanford 12-3-31-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
W Jaffer 68* (119b 11x4) R Dravid 44* (124b 6x4)
45.1 Collins to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, driven firmly to extra
cover.
45.2 Collins to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, quick to go back and
unleash that powerful punch, well fielded at backward point.
45.3 Collins to Jaffer, no run, angling away from the batsman, Jaffer
drives to covers.
45.4 Collins to Jaffer, no run, excellent slower delivery, Jaffer equal
to it, defends it back down the track.
45.5 Collins to Jaffer, no run, pitched outside the leg and angle away
from the batsman, defended.
45.6 Collins to Jaffer, no run, sliding across the batsman, left alone
outside the off.
End of over 46 (maiden) India 117/1
PT Collins 10-3-35-1 - Factory Road End
R Dravid 44* (124b 6x4) W Jaffer 68* (125b 11x4)
46.1 Sanford to Dravid, no run, off the pads, goes down to the leg side.
Umpire Tiffin gives Sanford the first official warning for running
on the danger area.
46.2 Sanford to Dravid, no run, bouncer! sharp delivery, ducks under it
46.3 Sanford to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone.
46.4 Sanford to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone.
46.5 Sanford to Dravid, no run, well on target, defended.
46.6 Sanford to Dravid, one run, played down to fine leg, takes a quick
single.
End of over 47 (1 run) India 118/1
A Sanford 13-3-32-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 45* (130b 6x4) W Jaffer 68* (125b 11x4)
47.1 Collins to Dravid, no run, angling away from Dravid, just outside
the off, left alone to Jacobs.
47.2 Collins to Dravid, no run, outside the off, driven firmly to mid-
off.
47.3 Collins to Dravid, FOUR, over-pitched on the pads, Dravid just
can't believe his luck, plays a classic on drive, through mid-
wicket for four!
47.4 Collins to Dravid, no run, outside the off, forward in defence.
47.5 Collins to Dravid, no run, bowling left-arm around the wicket,
angling in to the batsman, defended
47.6 Collins to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, stretches forward
in defence.
End of over 48 (4 runs) India 122/1
PT Collins 11-3-39-1 - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 68* (125b 11x4) R Dravid 49* (136b 7x4)
Cuffy to replace Sanford.
48.1 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, left alone
48.2 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, on the pads, played it to mid-on.
48.3 Cuffy to Jaffer, two runs, driven straight down the ground, past
the bowler, should have been three run sit, poor running by
Jaffer, just the two.
48.4 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, cutting back in sharply, leaves it alone,
goes just past the off stump, cries of anguish from behind the
stumps.
48.5 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, pushed firmly to covers,
no chance of a single.
48.6 Cuffy to Jaffer, FOUR, just shortu4 5
End of over 49 (6 runs) India 128/1
CE Cuffy 11-2-31-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 49* (136b 7x4) W Jaffer 74* (131b 12x4)
49.1 Collins to Dravid, no run, ball keeps low a bit, Dravid is hurried
to defend.
49.2 Collins to Dravid, FOUR, over pitched, outside the off, dravid
leans forward and cracks it through extra cover for four! that is
Dravid's fifty!
49.3 Collins to Dravid, no run, over-pitched again, mistimes the off
drive.
49.4 Collins to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, defended.
49.5 Collins to Dravid, two runs, outside the leg, tucked around the
corner
49.6 Collins to Dravid, no run, outside the off, played straight to
cover.
End of over 50 (6 runs) India 134/1
PT Collins 12-3-45-1 - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 74* (131b 12x4) R Dravid 55* (142b 8x4)
50.1 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, defended.
50.2 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, angling in from outside theoff, gets right
behind the line and defends.
50.3 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, plays a very loose shot outside the off,
beaten!
50.4 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, left alone.
50.5 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
50.6 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, defended again.
End of over 51 (maiden) India 134/1
CE Cuffy 12-3-31-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 55* (142b 8x4) W Jaffer 74* (137b 12x4)
Carl Hooper to bowl now.
51.1 Hooper to Dravid, no run, well tossed up, outside the off, pushed
to covers.
51.2 Hooper to Dravid, no run, well tossed up again, defended.
51.3 Hooper to Dravid, one run, pushed to midon and takes a quick
single.
51.4 Hooper to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, left alone.
51.5 Hooper to Jaffer, no run, bat and pad close together in defence.
51.6 Hooper to Jaffer, no run, flat and quick, outside the off,
defended.
End of over 52 (1 run) India 135/1
CL Hooper 2-1-1-0 - Factory Road End
R Dravid 56* (145b 8x4) W Jaffer 74* (140b 12x4)
52.1 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, defended.
52.2 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
52.3 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, well up to the batsman, defended again.
52.4 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, outside the off, played to backward point.
52.5 Cuffy to Dravid, one run, eases the ball just wide of mid-wicket,
takes a single.
52.6 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, outside the off, has a close look at it,
left through to the keeper.
End of over 53 (1 run) India 136/1
CE Cuffy 13-3-32-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 57* (150b 8x4) W Jaffer 74* (141b 12x4)
53.1 Hooper to Dravid, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence.
53.2 Hooper to Dravid, no run, flat and quick, on the off, defended.
53.3 Hooper to Dravid, no run, well tossed up, stretches forward and
takes the ball on the front pad.
53.4 Hooper to Dravid, two runs, waits for the ball and plays it down to
fine leg, neat little shot for a couple of runs.
53.5 Hooper to Dravid, two runs, once again played down to fine leg,
takes two runs.
53.6 Hooper to Dravid, no run, forward in defence.
End of over 54 (4 runs) India 140/1
CL Hooper 3-1-5-0 - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 74* (141b 12x4) R Dravid 61* (156b 8x4)
54.1 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, pitched up on the middle and off, Jaffer
moves forward and plays it to the off side
54.2 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, good lenght delivery just wide of the off
stump and coming into the right hander, defended
54.3 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, short delivery on the middle and going
down leg, played wide of the mid on fielder but not wide enough to
steal a single
54.4 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, bouncer outside the off stump, no shot
offered
54.5 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, pitched up on the middle and off, Jaffer
moves across and plays it to the on side
54.6 Cuffy to Jaffer, one run, half volley outside the off stump, taken
on the up but driven straight to the cover fielder, nice looking
shot
End of over 55 (1 run) India 141/1
CE Cuffy 14-3-33-0 - Pavilion End
W Jaffer 75* (147b 12x4) R Dravid 61* (156b 8x4)
55.1 Hooper to Jaffer, no run
55.2 Hooper to Jaffer, no run
55.3 Hooper to Jaffer, no run
55.4 Hooper to Jaffer, no run
55.5 Hooper to Jaffer, no run, tossed up on the off, wide of the stumps,
driven of the front foot to the cover region
55.6 Hooper to Jaffer, no run
End of over 56 (maiden) India 141/1
CL Hooper 4-2-5-0 - Factory Road End
R Dravid 61* (156b 8x4) W Jaffer 75* (153b 12x4)
56.1 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, short delivery on the off, almost a
bouncer, no shot offered
56.2 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, good lenght delivery wide of the off
stump, Dravid moves across but shoulders arms at the last moment
56.3 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, no shot
offered
56.4 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, pitched up just wide of the off stump,
defended
56.5 Cuffy to Dravid, (noball) one run, short delivery dwon the leg
side, played to the fine leg region
the no-ball was called for overstepping
56.5 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
Jaffer moves back and cut it straight to the gully fielder
56.6 Cuffy to Jaffer, no run, good lenght delivery on the off and coming
into the right hader, played to the point region, straight to the
fielder
End of over 57 (2 runs) India 143/1
CE Cuffy 15-3-35-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 62* (161b 8x4) W Jaffer 75* (155b 12x4)
57.1 Hooper to Dravid, no run, flighted delivery outside the off, no
shot offered
57.2 Hooper to Dravid, no run
Hooper around the wicket to the right ahander
57.3 Hooper to Dravid, one run, flighted on the pads, played wide of the
short mid-wicket fielder, quick single taken
57.4 Hooper to Jaffer, no run, played to the covers
57.5 Hooper to Jaffer, one run, short delivery wide of the off stump,
Jaffer waits for the ball and at the last possible moment plays it
to the third man region
57.6 Hooper to Dravid, FOUR, tossed up on the off, Dravid leans forward
and drives it down the ground to the long off fence, What a shot!
End of over 58 (6 runs) India 149/1
CL Hooper 5-2-11-0 - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 76* (157b 12x4) R Dravid 67* (165b 9x4)
Hinds coming over the wicket to the right hander
58.1 Hinds to Jaffer, no run
58.2 Hinds to Jaffer, FOUR, slow short delivery on the middle and off,
Jaffer goes back, takes his time and smashes it to the mid-wicket
fence
58.3 Hinds to Jaffer, no run, played back to the bowler
58.4 Hinds to Jaffer, no run
58.5 Hinds to Jaffer, no run, played to the point region
58.6 Hinds to Jaffer, no run, short delivery on the off, played off the
backfoot to the covers
End of over 59 (4 runs) India 153/1
WW Hinds 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 67* (165b 9x4) W Jaffer 80* (163b 13x4)
Hooper playing all his cards, Sarwan into the attack from the
Factory Road End
Over the wicket to the right hander
59.1 Sarwan to Dravid, no run
59.2 Sarwan to Dravid, no run, played off the back foot to the cover
region
59.3 Sarwan to Dravid, no run, played back to the bowler, Sarwan picks
it up and threatens to throw down the stumps
59.4 Sarwan to Dravid, no run
59.5 Sarwan to Dravid, no run
59.6 Sarwan to Dravid, no run, short and wide outside the off stump, cut
away straight to the point fielder
End of over 60 (maiden) India 153/1
RR Sarwan 1-1-0-0 - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 80* (163b 13x4) R Dravid 67* (171b 9x4)
And it is Tea time here at Antigua
The session clearly belonging to the Indians, Jaffer and Dravid
looking solid all through the session
Hooper tried his best to break the partnership, but failed
We will be back will all the live action of the final session in 15
minutes time, be sure to join us then
Match State: Tea - Day 1
Players are back, all ready for the start of the last session of
the day
60.1 Hinds to Jaffer, no run
60.2 Hinds to Jaffer, one run
60.3 Hinds to Dravid, no run
60.4 Hinds to Dravid, no runs
60.5 Hinds to Dravid, FOUR
60.6 Hinds to Dravid, no runs
End of over 61 (5 runs) India 158/1
WW Hinds 2-0-9-0 - Pavilion End
W Jaffer 81* (164b 13x4) R Dravid 71* (176b 9x4)
61.1 Dillon to Jaffer, no run
61.2 Dillon to Jaffer, no run
61.3 Dillon to Jaffer, no run
61.4 Dillon to Jaffer, no run
61.5 Dillon to Jaffer, no run
61.6 Dillon to Jaffer, one run
End of over 62 (1 run) India 159/1
M Dillon 14-5-26-0 - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 82* (170b 13x4) R Dravid 71* (176b 9x4)
62.1 Collins to Jaffer, (noball) no run
62.1 Collins to Jaffer, FOUR
62.2 Collins to Jaffer, no run
62.3 Collins to Jaffer, no run
62.4 Collins to Jaffer, no run
62.5 Collins to Jaffer, no run
62.6 Collins to Jaffer, no run
End of over 63 (5 runs) India 164/1
PT Collins 13-3-50-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 71* (176b 9x4) W Jaffer 86* (177b 14x4)
63.1 Dillon to Dravid, no run
63.2 Dillon to Dravid, no run
63.3 Dillon to Dravid, no run
63.4 Dillon to Dravid, FOUR, pitched up on the pads, driven down the
ground to the long on fence, yet another classy shot
63.5 Dillon to Dravid, no run, short delivery wide of the off stump and
coming into the right hander, defended
63.6 Dillon to Dravid, no run, on the off again, defended
End of over 64 (4 runs) India 168/1
M Dillon 15-5-30-0 - Factory Road End
W Jaffer 86* (177b 14x4) R Dravid 75* (182b 10x4)
64.1 Collins to Jaffer, no run
64.2 Collins to Jaffer, OUT: Super delivery, pitched on the good lenght
area in line with the off stump and angled away from the right
hander, Jaffer had to play at it and edges it straight to the
keeper
India 168/2, Partnership of 155
W Jaffer c Jacobs b Collins 86 (180b 14x4 0x6)
R Dravid 75* (181b 11x4) PT Collins 13.2-3-50-2 (1nb)
The little master comes out now
64.3 Collins to Tendulkar, OUT: What a wicket!, a great delivery to get
first up, pitched up in-line with the off stump and angling away,
Tendulkar had to play at it and edges a simple catch to the
Keeper, Collins on a hat-trick!
India 168/3, Partnership of 0
SR Tendulkar c Jacobs b Collins 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
R Dravid 75* (181b 11x4) PT Collins 13.3-3-50-3 (1nb)
64.4 Collins to Ganguly, no run, wide delivery outside the off, no shot
offered
64.5 Collins to Ganguly, no run, pitched up on the pads, played to the
mis-on region
64.6 Collins to Ganguly, no run, short and wide outside the off, no shot
offered, a great over comes to an end
End of over 65 (maiden) India 168/3
PT Collins 14-4-50-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 75* (181b 11x4) SC Ganguly 0* (3b)
65.1 Dillon to Dravid, no run
65.2 Dillon to Dravid, legbye: one run, down the leg side, hits the pads
and goes to the short fine leg region
65.3 Dillon to Ganguly, one run
65.4 Dillon to Dravid, no run
65.5 Dillon to Dravid, no run
65.6 Dillon to Dravid, no run, pitched up on the pads, played to the
sqaure leg region
End of over 66 (2 runs) India 170/3
M Dillon 16-5-31-0 - Factory Road End
SC Ganguly 1* (4b) R Dravid 75* (186b 11x4)
Collins to continue, left-arm over the wicket to Ganguly.
66.1 Collins to Ganguly, no run, short of a good length, angling in from
outside the off, defended
66.2 Collins to Ganguly, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
66.3 Collins to Ganguly, no run, on the pads, played to square leg
66.4 Collins to Ganguly, no run, short of a good length, outside the off
stump, runs the ball down to backward of point.
66.5 Collins to Ganguly, no run, angling in from outside the off, played
to the on side.
66.6 Collins to Ganguly, FOUR, outside the off, cracking stroke behind
point for four!
End of over 67 (4 runs) India 174/3
PT Collins 15-4-54-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 75* (186b 11x4) SC Ganguly 5* (10b 1x4)
67.1 Dillon to Dravid, one run, short, pulled around the corner, not
much of timing in that shot.
67.2 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, angling away from Ganguly, left alone to
the keeper.
67.3 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, slanting away from the batsman, left
alone.
67.4 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, full in length, pushed firmly to Sanford
at mid-off.
67.5 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, short, ducks under it.
67.6 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone.
End of over 68 (1 run) India 175/3
M Dillon 17-5-32-0 - Factory Road End
R Dravid 76* (187b 11x4) SC Ganguly 5* (15b 1x4)
68.1 Collins to Dravid, (noball) no run, well up to the batsman, forward
in defence.
68.1 Collins to Dravid, no run, angling away from the batsman, Dravid
waits for the ball, angles the bat a bit, runs it down to backward
of point.
68.2 Collins to Dravid, no run, angling away, defended.
68.3 Collins to Dravid, no run, pushes the ball to covers.
68.4 Collins to Dravid, no run, on leg and middle, played to mid-wicket.
68.5 Collins to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, forward in
defence.
68.6 Collins to Dravid, no run, angling away from the batsman, Dravid
defends.
End of over 69 (1 run) India 176/3
PT Collins 16-4-55-3 (2nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 5* (15b 1x4) R Dravid 76* (194b 11x4)
69.1 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, pitched just about on leg and middle,
slanting across the bat, played to the off side.
69.2 Dillon to Ganguly, one run, full in length, just outside the off,
pushed firmly to covers.
69.3 Dillon to Dravid, (noball) no run, full and outside the off, played
in defence
69.3 Dillon to Dravid, no run, outside the off, driven firmly to mid-
off.
69.4 Dillon to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone.
69.5 Dillon to Dravid, no run, over-pitched outside the off, driven to
Lara in the covers.
69.6 Dillon to Dravid, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended back
down the track.
End of over 70 (2 runs) India 178/3
M Dillon 18-5-34-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
SC Ganguly 6* (17b 1x4) R Dravid 76* (199b 11x4)
70.1 Collins to Ganguly, one run, played behind square on the leg side
for an easy single.
70.2 Collins to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone.
70.3 Collins to Dravid, two runs, angling in to the batsman from outside
the leg, good use of the wrists, played through mid-wicket.
70.4 Collins to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, played to
covers.
70.5 Collins to Dravid, no run, full and just outside the off, forward
in defence.
70.6 Collins to Dravid, no run, good sharp bouncer! sways away at the
last moment.
End of over 71 (3 runs) India 181/3
PT Collins 17-4-58-3 (2nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 7* (18b 1x4) R Dravid 78* (204b 11x4)
Sanford replaces Dillon.
71.1 Sanford to Ganguly, one run, played behind point and takes a quick
single.
71.2 Sanford to Dravid, no run, defended back down the track.
71.3 Sanford to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper.
71.4 Sanford to Dravid, no run, pushed forward in defence towards mid-on
71.5 Sanford to Dravid, no run
71.6 Sanford to Dravid, no run
End of over 72 (1 run) India 182/3
A Sanford 14-3-33-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
SC Ganguly 8* (19b 1x4) R Dravid 78* (209b 11x4)
72.1 Collins to Ganguly, no run
72.2 Collins to Ganguly, one run, pushed firmly to mid-on, misfielded,
takes a quick single.
72.3 Collins to Dravid, no run, forward in defence
72.4 Collins to Dravid, wide: no run, too wide outside the off, and the
umpire spreads his arms wide to signal it too.
72.4 Collins to Dravid, no run, pushed to covers
72.5 Collins to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, forward in
defence.
72.6 Collins to Dravid, no run, defended again.
End of over 73 (2 runs) India 184/3
PT Collins 18-4-60-3 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 9* (21b 1x4) R Dravid 78* (213b 11x4)
Match State: Drinks
73.1 Sanford to Ganguly, no run, short of a good length, Ganguly
defends.
73.2 Sanford to Ganguly, no run, wide outside the off, lucky not to be
called a wide.
73.3 Sanford to Ganguly, no run, quick delivery, just outside the leg,
tries to tuck it around the corner, ball deflects off the thigh
pad and almost knocks off the stumps, too close to theleg stump
anyways.
73.4 Sanford to Ganguly, no run, full and on middle and leg, goes
forward and plays the ball to mid-on.
73.5 Sanford to Ganguly, no run, bouncer! Ganguly ducks under it and
allows the ball to sail through to the keeper.
73.6 Sanford to Ganguly, one run, on leg and middle, eased through the
on side, forward of square and takes a comfortable single.
End of over 74 (1 run) India 185/3
A Sanford 15-3-34-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
SC Ganguly 10* (27b 1x4) R Dravid 78* (213b 11x4)
Cuffy to replace Collins.
74.1 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, defended.
74.2 Cuffy to Ganguly, legbye: one run, off the pads and down to fine
leg
74.3 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, pitched up, and outside the off,
defended.
74.4 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, leans forward and
drives straight to covers.
74.5 Cuffy to Dravid, one run, played around the corner to fine leg,
wants the second, loud shots of No from both the batsmen, settle
with one run.
74.6 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, forward in defence.
End of over 75 (2 runs) India 187/3
CE Cuffy 16-3-36-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 79* (216b 11x4) SC Ganguly 10* (30b 1x4)
75.1 Sanford to Dravid, no run, outside the off, defended
75.2 Sanford to Dravid, no run, back of a length, outside the off, left
alone.
75.3 Sanford to Dravid, no run
75.4 Sanford to Dravid, no run, good length delivery, forward in
defence.
75.5 Sanford to Dravid, no run, cracking drive, Chanderpaul dives full
length in the covers and stops.
75.6 Sanford to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, defended.
End of over 76 (maiden) India 187/3
A Sanford 16-4-34-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
SC Ganguly 10* (30b 1x4) R Dravid 79* (222b 11x4)
76.1 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, short delivery on the middle and off,
defended
Cuffy coming over the wicket to the left hander
76.2 Cuffy to Ganguly, one run, pitched up on the off, Ganguly leans
forward and plays it thorugh the gap between point and cover
76.3 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, short delivery climbing on the batsman,
Dravid jumps and gets behind the delivery
76.4 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, pitched up on the off, defended
76.5 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, pitched up on the pads, played straight to
the sqaure leg fielder
76.6 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, pitched up wide of the off, Dravid moves
across gets behind the delivery and plays it to the off side
End of over 77 (1 run) India 188/3
CE Cuffy 17-3-37-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 11* (32b 1x4) R Dravid 79* (226b 11x4)
77.1 Sanford to Ganguly, no run
77.2 Sanford to Ganguly, one run, short delivery down the leg side,
Ganguly goes for the pull and mis-hits it to the short fine leg
region, easy single taken
77.3 Sanford to Dravid, no run
77.4 Sanford to Dravid, no run, pitched up on the off, driven straight
to the cover feilder
77.5 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short delivery wide of the off stump,
played off the back foot to the mid off region
77.6 Sanford to Dravid, no run, played to the point region
End of over 78 (1 run) India 189/3
A Sanford 17-4-35-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
SC Ganguly 12* (34b 1x4) R Dravid 79* (230b 11x4)
78.1 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, crackign shot,
Chanderpaul does very well to stop that.
78.2 Cuffy to Ganguly, one run, sharp delivery, outside the off, Ganguly
caught in two minds, shapes to play at it and then tries toleave
it alone, ball hits bat andd goes down to third man.
78.3 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, Dravid gets right behind the line and
defends it safely back down the track.
78.4 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, Bouncer! well directed at the batsman,
Dravid sways away.
78.5 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, outside the off, pushed firmly to covers.
78.6 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, Dravid gets right
behind the line and defends the ball towards covers, rnd of a very
good over from the tall West Indian fast bowler.
End of over 79 (1 run) India 190/3
CE Cuffy 18-3-38-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 13* (36b 1x4) R Dravid 79* (234b 11x4)
79.1 Sanford to Ganguly, FOUR, looking for the yorker, a low full toss,
times it nicely through the on side, beateing a diving Lara at
mid-on, four!
79.2 Sanford to Ganguly, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, defended.
79.3 Sanford to Ganguly, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
79.4 Sanford to Ganguly, no run
79.5 Sanford to Ganguly, two runs, outside the off, played to square
third-man for a couple of runs.
79.6 Sanford to Ganguly, no run
End of over 80 (6 runs) India 196/3
A Sanford 18-4-41-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
R Dravid 79* (234b 11x4) SC Ganguly 19* (42b 2x4)
Eighty overs are up, the new ball is due now. West Indies getting
the ball changed here...
The replacement has to be as old as 80 overs, it is taking some
time here to find a replacement. Probably Hooper will take the new
ball tomorrow, one never knows.
We are all set, Cuffy has the replacement ball in his hand.
80.1 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
80.2 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, angling in to the batsman, off the thigh
pad it goes to the on side.
80.3 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, short and rising delivery, ball kicks up a
lot, Dravid almost plays at it, lucky not to get an edge.
80.4 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, defended
80.5 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, pitched up, pushed firmly to mid-on
80.6 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, loud shouts for catch it! angling in
delivery, Dravid not able to keep it down, ball goes in the air
and falls well short of the man at deep leg gully.
End of over 81 (maiden) India 196/3
CE Cuffy 19-4-38-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 19* (42b 2x4) R Dravid 79* (240b 11x4)
81.1 Sanford to Ganguly, no run, full and on the pads, played to square
leg.
81.2 Sanford to Ganguly, SIX, short delivery, the ball not bouncing as
much - swings it over mid-wicket, sweetly timed stroke for
maximum, SIX!
81.3 Sanford to Ganguly, no run, bowling around the wicket now, angling
in to the batsman, defended.
81.4 Sanford to Ganguly, FOUR, short and outside the off, cuts hard
towards the point fence for four, glorious shot.
81.5 Sanford to Ganguly, one run, played towards the on side and takes a
single.
81.6 Sanford to Dravid, no run, short delivery, looks to swing it
around, beaten, lucky not to have nicked it.
End of over 82 (11 runs) India 207/3
A Sanford 19-4-52-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
SC Ganguly 30* (47b 3x4 1x6) R Dravid 79* (241b 11x4)
82.1 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run
82.2 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, opens the face of the bat and runs it to
backward of point.
82.3 Cuffy to Ganguly, two runs, played down to long leg, Dillon has to
run around a lot and they take an easy couple of runs.
82.4 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
82.5 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, played to backward of point.
82.6 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, moves forward and defends.
End of over 83 (2 runs) India 209/3
CE Cuffy 20-4-40-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 79* (241b 11x4) SC Ganguly 32* (53b 3x4 1x6)
The New Ball has been taken, Dillon to bowl with that.
83.1 Dillon to Dravid, (noball) no run, outside the off, left alone
83.1 Dillon to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone again.
83.2 Dillon to Dravid, one run, on the pads, and finally Dravid moves
from 79 to 80, he has been on 79 for the last 37 mins or so.
83.3 Dillon to Ganguly, one run, eases through covers for an easy
single.
83.4 Dillon to Dravid, FOUR, over pitched outside the off, crackign
cover drive, Dravid not wasting the opportunity here, smashes it
to the cover fence for four
83.5 Dillon to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone.
83.6 Dillon to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper.
End of over 84 (7 runs) India 216/3
M Dillon 19-5-41-0 (2nb) - Factory Road End
SC Ganguly 33* (54b 3x4 1x6) R Dravid 84* (247b 12x4)
Pedro Collins to share the new ball.
84.1 Collins to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, defended.
84.2 Collins to Ganguly, no run, full toss outside the off, cracking
drive, Cuffy does well to stop it.
84.3 Collins to Ganguly, no run, just outside the off, gets right on top
of it and fends the ball.
84.4 Collins to Ganguly, two runs, well pitched up, pushed right through
Collins', not a good effort.
84.5 Collins to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, left alone.
84.6 Collins to Ganguly, no run, driven straight back to the bowler,
well fielded too.
End of over 85 (2 runs) India 218/3
PT Collins 19-4-62-3 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 84* (247b 12x4) SC Ganguly 35* (60b 3x4 1x6)
85.1 Dillon to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper.
85.2 Dillon to Dravid, no run
85.3 Dillon to Dravid, no run, pitched well up to the batsman, on middle
and leg, pushed firmly to mid-on, no possibility of a single.
85.4 Dillon to Dravid, no run, well up to the batsman, pushed back to
Dillon, good piece of fielding too.
85.5 Dillon to Dravid, no run, slightly slower delivery, outside the
off, forward in defence is Dravid, very watchful...
85.6 Dillon to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, forward in defence,
end of a maiden over.
End of over 86 (maiden) India 218/3
M Dillon 20-6-41-0 (2nb) - Factory Road End
SC Ganguly 35* (60b 3x4 1x6) R Dravid 84* (253b 12x4)
86.1 Collins to Ganguly, no run, pitched up wide of the leg stump and
going down further
86.2 Collins to Ganguly, no run, short delivery on the middle and off,
Ganguly gets behind the delivery and defends it
86.3 Collins to Ganguly, one run, pitched up wide of the off stump,
played with soft hands to the cover region and a quick single
taken
86.4 Collins to Dravid, two runs, short delivery on the middle and off,
pulled away to the deep fine leg region, the batsmen had to rush
back for the second but makes it comfortably in the end
86.5 Collins to Dravid, no run, wide outside the off, no shot offered
86.6 Collins to Dravid, no run, pitched up just wide of the off stump,
driven off the front foot, one bounce and the ball is back in the
bowlers hands
End of over 87 (3 runs) India 221/3
PT Collins 20-4-65-3 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 36* (63b 3x4 1x6) R Dravid 86* (256b 12x4)
Dillon to continue, over the wicket to the left hander
87.1 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, played to the on side
87.2 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, pitched up on the middle and off,
defended
87.3 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump,
Ganguly not intrested
87.4 Dillon to Ganguly, FOUR, short delivery just wide of the off stump,
Ganguly goes for the pull and connects well, couple of bounce and
the ball is over the mid-wicket fence
87.5 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, bouncer on the leg, Ganguly ducks
87.6 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, good delivey, short pitched on the
middle and off and moving further away, Ganguly plays at it and
misses, that was close!
End of over 88 (4 runs) India 225/3
M Dillon 21-6-45-0 (2nb) - Factory Road End
R Dravid 86* (256b 12x4) SC Ganguly 40* (69b 4x4 1x6)
88.1 Collins to Dravid, no run, pitched up on the off, played uplishly
to the point region
88.2 Collins to Dravid, no run, pitched up on the pads, played straight
to the short fine leg fielder
88.3 Collins to Dravid, no run, good lenght delivery on the off, angling
across the right hander, no shot offered
88.4 Collins to Dravid, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump and
angling away further, Dravid not intrested
88.5 Collins to Dravid, no run
88.6 Collins to Dravid, no run, pitched up on the off, driven moves
forward and drives it straight to the cover fielder
End of over 89 (maiden) India 225/3
PT Collins 21-5-65-3 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 40* (69b 4x4 1x6) R Dravid 86* (262b 12x4)
Dillon to continue, coming over the wicket to the left hander
89.1 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, short delivery outside the off, defended
89.2 Dillon to Ganguly, one run, pitched up on the off, driven straight
to the mid off fielder, mis-field allows the batsmen to cross over
89.3 Dillon to Dravid, no run, short on the middle and leg, played to
the on side
89.4 Dillon to Dravid, no run, well up to the batsman, pitched right up
there, goes forward and defends it back down the track.
89.5 Dillon to Dravid, no run, outside the off, goes well forward and
defends.
89.6 Dillon to Dravid, no run, short of a good length, just outside the
off, thick inside edge on to the pads, Dravid is safe, end of the
over.
End of over 90 (1 run) India 226/3
M Dillon 22-6-46-0 (2nb) - Factory Road End
SC Ganguly 41* (71b 4x4 1x6) R Dravid 86* (266b 12x4)
That is the end of the first day's play here at the Antigua
Recreation Ground.
India are 226/3 at close of play.
Earlier in the day, Hooper won the toss, yet again, and decided to
send India in to bat first.
India got off to a cautious start, and lost SS Das (3) played on to
a rising delivery from Pedro Collins.
Rahul Dravid joined wasim Jaffer and steadied the Indian innings
with a second wicket partnership that yielded 155 runs.
Jaffer looks like a class act - punching the ball off the backfoot
through covers with such ease.
Soon after lunch he reached his fifty and Rahul Dravid too got to
the 50-run mark.
Dravid played a few beautiful on drives all along the ground to
past mid-on for four.
There is absolutely nothing in this track for the bowlers.
Hooper tried out some seven bowlers today and nothing seemed to
work.
The former Windies bowling greats - Michael Holding and Andy
Roberts were seen in a conversation - during the break
Perhaps talking about how the Windies attack was struggling to get
a breakthrough.
Jaffer looked like marching on to his maiden Test hundred and he
was on 86 (14 fours, 180 balls) when Pedro Collins struck.
Jaffer playing at a ball leaving him, could only edge it through to
Ridley Jacobs behind the stumps.
Tendulkar walked out to join Dravid in the middle. The little
master had made 0, 0, and 8 in his three previous Test innings.
He must have his eyes set on a big innings on this batting beauty.
It was just not to be.
Tendulkar was sent back for a golden duck - caught by Jacobs off
Collins!
India were 168/3 at that stage.
Dravid got into a shell and for good 37 minutes, he stayed on his
score of 79.
Ganguly played some handsome shots, including a big six over mid-
wicket off Sanford.
The Indian skipper seems to have tightened up his game a lot and
looks very confident.
Ganguly is unbeaten on 41 and Dravid is on 86*.
Thanks for being with us. Do join us tomorrow at 1005 Hrs Local
time, 1405 Hrs GMT, 1935 Hrs IST.
Cheers!
Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Good Morning!
Welcome to the Antigua Recreation Ground for the second day's play
of the fourth Test match between India and West Indies.
There has been rain around this part of the world last night.
It is not clear blue skies in the beautiful island of Antigua
today.
There are a few dar clouds hanging around.
The weather forecast for the day is for scattered showers.
As for the pitch, there is nothing in it for the fast bowlers.
It looks a beauty to bat on.
The surface is showing some wear and tear, Anil Kumble might have a
role to play in this match - later on.
The players are in the middle, we are all set for the start.
It will be Pedro Collins to Sourav Ganguly.
90.1 Collins to Ganguly, two runs, on the pads, tucked around the corner
for a couple of runs.
90.2 Collins to Ganguly, no run, well up to the batsman, gets right
behind the line and defends.
90.3 Collins to Ganguly, no run, nasty bounce, Ganguly does well to keep
the ball down.
90.4 Collins to Ganguly, no run, just short of a length, outside the
off, played defensively.
90.5 Collins to Ganguly, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, gets right behind the line and defends.
90.6 Collins to Ganguly, one run, full and outside the off, eases the
ball towards covers and goes through for a risky single, a direct
hit from Dillon would have been curtains for Ganguly.
End of over 91 (3 runs) India 229/3
PT Collins 22-5-68-3 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 44* (77b 4x4 1x6) R Dravid 86* (266b 12x4)
It will be Cameron Cuffy to bowl from the Factory Road End.
91.1 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, well outside the off, Ganguly has nothing
to do with it.
91.2 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, just outside the off, Ganguly watches it
carefully and lets it go through to the keeper.
91.3 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, just outside the off, Ganguly watches it
carefully and lets it go through to the keeper Ridley Jacobs.
91.4 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, slightly slower delivery, hit on the
pads, stifled appeal for leg before.
91.5 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper, Cuffy not firing at full pace.
91.6 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, short and angling away from the left-
hander, left alone
End of over 92 (maiden) India 229/3
CE Cuffy 21-5-40-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
R Dravid 86* (266b 12x4) SC Ganguly 44* (83b 4x4 1x6)
Mervyn Dillon brought in to replace Collins.
92.1 Dillon to Dravid, no run, excellent first ball, bowling from very
close to the stumps, has Dravid hurrying to defend.
92.2 Dillon to Dravid, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
Dravid shuffles a bit and fends it down.
92.3 Dillon to Dravid, no run, once again, excellent delivery, good pace
and bounce, Dravid has some trouble in keeping the ball down.
92.4 Dillon to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, forward in
defence.
92.5 Dillon to Dravid, no run, nasty bouncer! sways away from it.
92.6 Dillon to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, defended. Maiden
over!
End of over 93 (maiden) India 229/3
M Dillon 23-7-46-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 44* (83b 4x4 1x6) R Dravid 86* (272b 12x4)
Cuffy to continue.
93.1 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, angling away from the batsman, Ganguly
has nothing to do with it.
93.2 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, just outside the off, through to the
keeper. Cuffy not making the batsman play at it, the line of
attack is not simply good enough from a West Indies point of view.
93.3 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, and yet again, allows Ganguly to leave it
alone outside the off.
93.4 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, juicy half-volley outside the off,
Ganguly misses out, pushes it to mid-off.
93.5 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, better line and length, Ganguly quick to
go back and open the face of the bat, ball goes towards point.
93.6 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, much better again, pitched on leg and
middle, angling away, Ganguly has enough confidence to leave that
alone, purely on the basis of the bounce.
End of over 94 (maiden) India 229/3
CE Cuffy 22-6-40-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
R Dravid 86* (272b 12x4) SC Ganguly 44* (89b 4x4 1x6)
Just three runs scores off the four overs this morning.
94.1 Dillon to Dravid, no run, short of a length, rising delivery,
Dravid fends it down.
94.2 Dillon to Dravid, no run, one more nasty bouncer! a bit too high as
Dravid ducks under it.
94.3 Dillon to Dravid, no run, cutting back in , good bounce too, Dravid
does well to fend it down, Wavel Hinds is the man at short leg.
94.4 Dillon to Dravid, no run, down the leg side, through to Jacobs,
that was a quick delivery.
94.5 Dillon to Dravid, no run, short and rising delivery, sliding down
theleg, left alone.
94.6 Dillon to Dravid, no run, bouncer! sways away from it.
End of over 95 (maiden) India 229/3
M Dillon 24-8-46-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 44* (89b 4x4 1x6) R Dravid 86* (278b 12x4)
It is quite strange indeed, all the bouncers have been directed at
Dravid.
95.1 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, well up to the batsman, no short-pitched
stuff to Ganguly, defended.
India have played 25 dot balls in a row now.
95.2 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, once again outside the off, left alone.
95.3 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, just short of a good length, keeps
Ganguly honest in defence.
95.4 Cuffy to Ganguly, no run, defended back down the track, the Windies
bowlers have completely forgotten that Ganguly does not really
enjoy facing the short-pitched stuff.
95.5 Cuffy to Ganguly, one run, worked away off his hips for a single,
and Ganguly charges straight down the pitch, umpire Shepherd
quickly asks Ganguly to stay away from the rectangle - while
running that is.
95.6 Cuffy to Dravid, two runs, sliding down the leg, tucked around the
corner
End of over 96 (3 runs) India 232/3
CE Cuffy 23-6-43-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
SC Ganguly 45* (94b 4x4 1x6) R Dravid 88* (279b 12x4)
96.1 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, well up to Ganguly, played in defence.
Dillon did get rid of Ganguly in the first Test with a short-
picthed delivery, they all seem to have forgotten it.
96.2 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, left alone
96.3 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, here comes the bouncer, dug a bit too
short, Ganguly ducks under.
96.4 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, once again too short, bouncer! ducks
under it.
96.5 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, played well towards
covers.
96.6 Dillon to Ganguly, no run, angling in from outside the leg,
defended.
End of over 97 (maiden) India 232/3
M Dillon 25-9-46-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 88* (279b 12x4) SC Ganguly 45* (100b 4x4 1x6)
Six runs off seven overs this morning, five of which have been
maidens.
97.1 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
97.2 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, full in length, shaping to play it through
mid-wicket, gets a leading edge and the ball runs down the track.
97.3 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, short in length, outside the off, Dravid
fends it down, played a bit away from the body, Dravid has been
doing so this morning...
97.4 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, this time he gets right behind the line
and plays defensively.
97.5 Cuffy to Dravid, one run, pushes the ball towards mid-wicket and
goes through for a quick single, once again Dravid did not get
right on top of the ball, played a bit away from his body again,
Sarwan swooping in, has a direct hit , Ganguly is safe.
97.6 Cuffy to Ganguly, OUT: short delivery, outside the off, begging to
be hit away for four, Ganguly winds up - cuts and cuts very hard,
ball goes straight into the hands of Wavel Hinds at backward
point, the breakthrough finally happens!
India 233/4, Partnership of 65
SC Ganguly c Hinds b Cuffy 45 (101b 4x4 1x6)
End of over 98 (1 run) India 233/4
CE Cuffy 24-6-44-1 (1nb) - Factory Road End
R Dravid 89* (284b 12x4)
It must be the slow run rate this morning that made Ganguly played
that shot. But, then, the ball deserved to be punished.
VVS Laxman joins Dravid in the middle.
Dillon to continue, Dravid on strike.
98.1 Dillon to Dravid, one run, misfielded at mid-on, allows the single.
98.2 Dillon to Laxman, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper.
98.3 Dillon to Laxman, no run, once again, outside the off, Laxman plays
away from his body, opens the face of the bat and runs it down to
backward point.
98.4 Dillon to Laxman, no run, too wide outside the off, left alone.
98.5 Dillon to Laxman, no run, pushed in defence.
98.6 Dillon to Laxman, no run, angling in from short of a good length,
defended.
End of over 99 (1 run) India 234/4
M Dillon 26-9-47-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 90* (285b 12x4) VVS Laxman 0* (5b)
Nine overs this morning, eight runs and the wicket of Ganguly.
99.1 Cuffy to Dravid, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
99.2 Cuffy to Dravid, one run, pushed towards mid-wicket, takes a quick
single.
99.3 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, angling in from outside the off, goes
forward and plays the ball down to gully.
99.4 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, rising delivery, outside the off,
defended.
99.5 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, nasty bouncer! Laxman almost lost it,
sways away at the last moment.
Will cuffy slip on right through the gate now? He has set it up
with the bouncer.
99.6 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, good bouncer again! playing cat and mouse
with Laxman, Laxman ducks.
End of over 100 (1 run) India 235/4
CE Cuffy 25-6-45-1 (1nb) - Factory Road End
R Dravid 91* (287b 12x4) VVS Laxman 0* (9b)
Dillon to continue, Dravid is on strike.
100.1 Dillon to Dravid, no run, outside the off, Dravid walks across,
plays away from his body, ball goes to covers.
100.2 Dillon to Dravid, no run, well outside the off, Dravid does not
shuffle across, leaves it alone to the keeper.
100.3 Dillon to Dravid, no run, keeps Dravid honest in defence with a
full length delivery.
100.4 Dillon to Dravid, OUT: Gone! there it is, playing away from his
body one again, gets a thick inside edge and rattles the stumps,
Dravid is dismissed for 91, unlucky to have missed out on a
hundred.
India 235/5, Partnership of 2
R Dravid b Dillon 91 (291b 12x4 0x6)
VVS Laxman 0* (9b) M Dillon 26.4-9-47-1 (2nb)
Anil Kumble is the new batsman
100.5 Dillon to Kumble, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper.
100.6 Dillon to Kumble, no run, outside the off, defended back down the
track. End of a wicket-maiden over!
End of over 101 (maiden) India 235/5
M Dillon 27-10-47-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 0* (9b) A Kumble 0* (2b)
11 overs, 9 runs and two wickets this morning
Cuffy to continue, Laxman on strike.
101.1 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, outside the off, pushes ti to the off
side.
101.2 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, outside the off, left alone to the keeper.
101.3 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, angling in to the batsman, played in
defence towards the leg side.
101.4 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, outside the off, Laxman too - playing away
from his body, pushes the ball towards covers.
Laxman's first movement is back and towards the leg side, not back
and across...
101.5 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, defended.
101.6 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
End of over 102 (maiden) India 235/5
CE Cuffy 26-7-45-1 (1nb) - Factory Road End
A Kumble 0* (2b) VVS Laxman 0* (15b)
102.1 Dillon to Kumble, three runs, slow full toss, eases through mid-
wicket for three runs.
102.2 Dillon to Laxman, no run, good length delivery, outside the off,
defended.
Laxman has faced 16 so balls so far and is still on zero.
102.3 Dillon to Laxman, no run, full in length, played back to the bowler
- make that 17 dot balls now.
102.4 Dillon to Laxman, no run, angling in from outside the off, played
to mid-on.
102.5 Dillon to Laxman, no run, played neatly - straight to square leg,
not a chance of getting off the mark!
102.6 Dillon to Laxman, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 103 (3 runs) India 238/5
M Dillon 28-10-50-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 3* (3b) VVS Laxman 0* (20b)
103.1 Cuffy to Kumble, one run, short rising delivery, Kumble does well
to play it down to fine leg for a single.
103.2 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, outside the off, played to covers.
103.3 Cuffy to Laxman, two runs, short and rising delivery, laxman gets
off the mark with a pull, has taken him 22 balls to do so.
103.4 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, forward in defence.
103.5 Cuffy to Laxman, one run, tucked around the corner for an easy
single.
103.6 Cuffy to Kumble, no run, tries to run it down to third-man,
exceptional fielding denies any runs. And that will be drinks here
in Antigua.
End of over 104 (4 runs) India 242/5
CE Cuffy 27-7-49-1 (1nb) - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 3* (24b) A Kumble 4* (5b)
Match State: Drinks
It will be Dillon to Laxman.
104.1 Dillon to Laxman, no run, right on target, defended.
104.2 Dillon to Laxman, no run, rising delivery, anglingin , fends it
down.
104.3 Dillon to Laxman, one run, pitched up on the off, played wide of
the cover fielder, quick single taken
104.4 Dillon to Kumble, no run, quick bouncer on the off, the ball
climbed into the batsman after hitting the deck, Kumble tries to
move away but the ball crashes into his jaw, hooo that hurts
the ice is out, Kumble seems to be ok
The Ice has done it's trick, Kumble is all ready to face the music
104.5 Dillon to Kumble, one run, short delivery down the leg side, played
to the fine leg region, easy single taken
104.6 Dillon to Laxman, two runs, good lenght delivery on the middle and
leg, played wide of the mid-wicket fielder, all timing in that
shot
End of over 105 (4 runs) India 246/5
M Dillon 29-10-54-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 5* (7b) VVS Laxman 6* (28b)
Collins is back, over the wicket to the right hander
a forward short leg and a slip in for Kumble
105.1 Collins to Kumble, no run, short delivery on the pads, defended
105.2 Collins to Kumble, no run, pitched up wide of theoff stump, angling
away further, played off the back foot to the point region
105.3 Collins to Kumble, no run, short delivery on the off, Kumble moves
away from the delivery
the second slip come in place now
105.4 Collins to Kumble, no run, good lenght delivery on the middle and
leg, sqaures Kumble up, mis-hits it to the on side
105.5 Collins to Kumble, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, Kumble
leans forward and plays it to the gully region, straight to the
fielder
105.6 Collins to Kumble, no run, played to the covers
End of over 106 (maiden) India 246/5
PT Collins 23-6-68-3 (1w 2nb) - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 6* (28b) A Kumble 5* (13b)
In the first hour: 14 overs, 16 runs and 2 wickets.
106.1 Dillon to Laxman, three runs, pitched up on the middle and leg,
Laxman moves across and plays it to the deep mid-wicket region,
all timing in that shot, Hinds gives chase from mid-wicket and
uses his football skill to stop the ball from touching the rope
106.2 Dillon to Kumble, one run, turned away to the fine leg region, easy
single taken
106.3 Dillon to Laxman, no run, pitched up on the middle, driven down the
ground to the mid on region
106.4 Dillon to Laxman, no run, good lenght delivery just wide of the off
stump, no shot offered
106.5 Dillon to Laxman, no run, short and wide outside the off stump, no
intrested says Laxman
106.6 Dillon to Laxman, no run, short pitched wide of the off stump and
coming into the right hander, played off the front foot to the
point region
End of over 107 (4 runs) India 250/5
M Dillon 30-10-58-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 6* (14b) VVS Laxman 9* (33b)
Adam Sanford called in, over the wicket to the right hander
107.1 Sanford to Kumble, one run, played with softs hands, the ball goes
just wide of the short mid on and the batsmen cross over for a
quick single
107.2 Sanford to Laxman, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, Laxman
moves across gets to the pitch and drives it back to the bowler
107.3 Sanford to Laxman, two runs, short delivery on the middle and leg,
played wide of the mid-wicket fielder, easy couple taken
107.4 Sanford to Laxman, no run, wide delivery on the off, no shot
offered
David Shepherd comes down the track and takes a close look at the
follow through
107.5 Sanford to Laxman, FOUR, pitched up on the off, angling into the
batsman, taken on the half-volley and driven down the ground to
the long on fence, Classy shot!
107.6 Sanford to Laxman, no run, played to the on side
End of over 108 (7 runs) India 257/5
A Sanford 20-4-59-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
A Kumble 7* (15b) VVS Laxman 15* (38b 1x4)
Dillon to continue over the wicket to Kumble
108.1 Dillon to Kumble, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
Kumble had to jump up to keep the ball down
Short fine leg comes in now
108.2 Dillon to Kumble, OUT: Got him!, short delivery on the off and
angling into the right hander, Kumble tries to play it down into
the ground but the ball hits the bat and pops up to the short fine
leg fielder, easy catch and the 6th Indian wicket falls
India 257/6, Partnership of 22
A Kumble c Chanderpaul b Dillon 7 (17b 0x4 0x6)
VVS Laxman 15* (38b 1x4) M Dillon 30.2-10-58-2 (2nb)
Ratra is the new man in
108.3 Dillon to Ratra, no run, pitched up on the off, played to the point
region
108.4 Dillon to Ratra, no run, down the leg side, sails through to
Jacobs.
108.5 Dillon to Ratra, no run, good length delivery, a bit too wide
outside theoff, left alone to the keeper.
108.6 Dillon to Ratra, no run, outside the off, played down to gully.
End of over 109 (maiden) India 257/6
M Dillon 31-11-58-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 15* (38b 1x4) A Ratra 0* (4b)
Dillon this morning has the figures of 9-5-11-2
109.1 Sanford to Laxman, no run
109.2 Sanford to Laxman, no run
109.3 Sanford to Laxman, one run, tucked around the corner.
109.4 Sanford to Ratra, no run, bouncer! Ratra ducks, not too comfortable
with the ball flying around his ears.
109.5 Sanford to Ratra, no run, outside the off, left alone.
109.6 Sanford to Ratra, no run, once again, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 110 (1 run) India 258/6
A Sanford 21-4-60-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 16* (41b 1x4) A Ratra 0* (7b)
Bowling change now - Pedro Collins to replace Dillon
Left-arm around the wicket to Laxman.
110.1 Collins to Laxman, no run, angling in tto the batsman, defended.
110.2 Collins to Laxman, no run, angling in to the batsman, defences
again.
110.3 Collins to Laxman, no run, gets right behind the line for once,
fends it down.
Swithces left-arm over the wicket now.
110.4 Collins to Laxman, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone.
110.5 Collins to Laxman, (noball) no run, angling away again, opens the
face of the bat and runs it down to backward of point.
110.5 Collins to Laxman, one run, whipped down to fine leg.
110.6 Collins to Ratra, no run, outside the off, played to gully.
End of over 111 (2 runs) India 260/6
PT Collins 24-6-70-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 17* (47b 1x4) A Ratra 0* (8b)
111.1 Sanford to Laxman, no run, outside the off, played towards point,
Sarwan is the fielder.
111.2 Sanford to Laxman, no run, full and outside the off, driven
straight to mid-off.
111.3 Sanford to Laxman, no run, slow full-toss, Laxman misses out on it
completely.
111.4 Sanford to Laxman, no run, angling in, played to mid-wicket.
111.5 Sanford to Laxman, no run, gets right behind the line and defends
it back down the track.
111.6 Sanford to Laxman, no run, drives it through covers... oh no!
brilliant stop by Chanderpaul.
End of over 112 (maiden) India 260/6
A Sanford 22-5-60-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
A Ratra 0* (8b) VVS Laxman 17* (53b 1x4)
112.1 Collins to Ratra, no run
Collins coming around the wicket to the right hander
112.2 Collins to Ratra, FOUR, Super delivery on the off ans seaming away
from the batsman, Ratra plays at it and gets an edge past the
first slip, Lucky is the word that comes to mind
112.3 Collins to Ratra, one run, turned away to the fine leg region
112.4 Collins to Laxman, no run, pitched up on the off, driven off the
front foot but straight to the cover fielder
112.5 Collins to Laxman, no run, short and wide outside the off, played
off the back foot to the point region
112.6 Collins to Laxman, no run, on the off again, defended
End of over 113 (5 runs) India 265/6
PT Collins 25-6-75-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 5* (11b 1x4) VVS Laxman 17* (56b 1x4)
113.1 Sanford to Ratra, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump,
defended
113.2 Sanford to Ratra, no run, short delivery again outside the off
stump, played to the point region
113.3 Sanford to Ratra, no run, short delivery on the off, Ratra winds up
for the pull but moves away at the last moment
113.4 Sanford to Ratra, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, Ratra
reaches for it and drives it to the cover region
113.5 Sanford to Ratra, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump, Ratra
quickly goes back and cuts it past the gully fielder, that was a
cracker!
113.6 Sanford to Ratra, one run, short delivery down the leg side, helped
on it's way to the depp fine leg region, easy single to end the
over
End of over 114 (5 runs) India 270/6
A Sanford 23-5-65-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
A Ratra 10* (17b 2x4) VVS Laxman 17* (56b 1x4)
114.1 Collins to Ratra, no run, pitched up just wide of the off stump,
played to the extra-cover region
114.2 Collins to Ratra, no run
114.3 Collins to Ratra, no run, pitched up wide outisde the off stump,
left alone for the keeper
114.4 Collins to Ratra, no run, again pitched up wide of the off stump,
this time Ratra moves across and drives it to the mid off region
Collins coming over the wicket now
114.5 Collins to Ratra, no run, good lenght delivery on the middle and
angling across the right hander, no shot offered
114.6 Collins to Ratra, two runs, short delivery on the pads, played to
the deep fine leg region, had to rush back for second
End of over 115 (2 runs) India 272/6
PT Collins 26-6-77-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 17* (56b 1x4) A Ratra 12* (23b 2x4)
Lunch calls umpire Russell Tiffin
and the players walk back
the session clearly belonged to the West Indians
We will be back with all the live action of the post lunch session
as and when it starts, be sure to join us then
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
Good Afternoon and Welcome back!
India will resume at 272/6, Laxman is on 17 and Ratra is on 12.
the players are back in the middle, we are all set for the start of
the second session of the day
Sanford will continue, coming over the wicket to Laxman
115.1 Sanford to Laxman, no run, pitched up on the middle and leg, Laxman
gets behind the delivery and plays it to the mid on region
115.2 Sanford to Laxman, no run, good lenght delivery on the off, played
to the covers
115.3 Sanford to Laxman, no run, slower delivery, on the off and moving
away from the right hander, no shot offered
115.4 Sanford to Laxman, no run, pitched up wide outside the off stump,
left alone, straight into the keeper's gloves
115.5 Sanford to Laxman, no run, good lenght delivery outisde the off
stump, no shot offered
115.6 Sanford to Laxman, no run, just short of a lenght on the off and
angling into the right hander, played to the mid on region,
Maiden!
End of over 116 (maiden) India 272/6
A Sanford 24-6-65-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
A Ratra 12* (23b 2x4) VVS Laxman 17* (62b 1x4)
Collins to continue from the Pavilion End, coming over the wicket
to the right hander
116.1 Collins to Ratra, no run, pitched up delivery wide of the off stump
and moving further away, no shot offered
three slips and a gully in for Ratra
116.2 Collins to Ratra, no run, again pitched up wide of the off stump
and angling away, Ratra not intrested
116.3 Collins to Ratra, no run, on the off, no shot offered, Jacob's does
the rest
116.4 Collins to Ratra, no run, played to the point region
116.5 Collins to Ratra, no run, pitched up just wide of the off stump,
defensively played to the off side
116.6 Collins to Ratra, two runs, short and pitched wide of the off
stump, angling across the batsman, Ratra goes back and cut it past
the gully fielder, easy couple to end the over
End of over 117 (2 runs) India 274/6
PT Collins 27-6-79-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 17* (62b 1x4) A Ratra 14* (29b 2x4)
117.1 Sanford to Laxman, no run, pitched up on the middle and off, played
back to the bowler at one bounce
117.2 Sanford to Laxman, one run, short delivery pitched just wide of the
off stump, played wide of the mid on fielder, easy single taken
117.3 Sanford to Ratra, no run, short delivery wide outside the off
stump, no shot offered
117.4 Sanford to Ratra, no run, short again outside the off stump and
coming into the batsman, defended
117.5 Sanford to Ratra, one run, short delivery down the leg side, Ratra
goes for the pull but only manages to mis-hit it wide of the
keeper
117.6 Sanford to Laxman, no run, played back to the bolwer off the front
foot
End of over 118 (2 runs) India 276/6
A Sanford 25-6-67-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
A Ratra 15* (32b 2x4) VVS Laxman 18* (65b 1x4)
Collins to continue over the wicket to the right hander
118.1 Collins to Ratra, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, played
straight to the cover fielder
118.2 Collins to Ratra, no run, super delivery, pitched in line with the
off stump and angling across the right hander, Ratra plays at it
and edge it just short of Gayle at third slip
118.3 Collins to Ratra, no run
fourth slip now comes in place
118.4 Collins to Ratra, no run, played to the gully
118.5 Collins to Ratra, no run, bouncer on the off, Ratra moves away from
the delivery quiet easily
118.6 Collins to Ratra, one run, pitched up on the off, Ratra gets behind
the ball and defends it, the ball goes to the mid off region and
the batsmen cross over for a quick single
End of over 119 (1 run) India 277/6
PT Collins 28-6-80-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 16* (38b 2x4) VVS Laxman 18* (65b 1x4)
119.1 Sanford to Ratra, no run, played to the covers
119.2 Sanford to Ratra, no run, short delivery on the middle, pplayed
just wide of the sqaure leg fielder
119.3 Sanford to Ratra, no run, qucik delivery on the middle and going
down the leg side, hits the pads on the way, huge appeal for LBW
but umpire not intrested
119.4 Sanford to Ratra, no run, played to the on side
119.5 Sanford to Ratra, no run, short delivery wide of the off stump, no
shot offered
119.6 Sanford to Ratra, two runs, short delivery on the middle and leg,
played fine to the fine leg region, easy couple taken
End of over 120 (2 runs) India 279/6
A Sanford 26-6-69-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 18* (65b 1x4) A Ratra 18* (44b 2x4)
Cuffy back into the attack, coming over the wicket to the right
hander
120.1 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, good lenght delivery on the off, defended
120.2 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, pitched up delivery on the off, played off
the back foot to the cover region
120.3 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, bouncer on the off, Laxman's first
reaction was to for for the pull, but at the last moment pulls
away
120.4 Cuffy to Laxman, one run, short and wide outside the off, cut away
past the point fielder, a good chanse and throw in from Sarwan
saves a couple
120.5 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, on the off, just wide of the stump, no shot
offered
120.6 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, on the middle and off, played to the on
side
End of over 121 (1 run) India 280/6
CE Cuffy 28-7-50-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 19* (69b 1x4) A Ratra 18* (46b 2x4)
Sanford to continue, over the wicket to Laxman
121.1 Sanford to Laxman, no run, played to the on side
121.2 Sanford to Laxman, one run, good lenght delivery on the middle and
leg, played wide of the mid on fielder, quick single taken, the
throw misses the stumps
121.3 Sanford to Ratra, no run, pitched up on the off, played off the
backfoot to the extra cover region
121.4 Sanford to Ratra, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
Ratra moves across and pulls it to the backward of sqaure region,
yet another single added to the score
121.5 Sanford to Laxman, no run, short delivery wide of the off stump,
Laxman goes for the cut and mis-hits it into his pads,that was
close
121.6 Sanford to Laxman, one run, short delivery on the middle, pulled
off the back foot to the fine leg region, easy single to end the
over
End of over 122 (3 runs) India 283/6
A Sanford 27-6-72-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 21* (73b 1x4) A Ratra 19* (48b 2x4)
122.1 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, short delivery wide of the off stump,
Laxman stands tall and plays it to the gully region
122.2 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, short delivery on the middle , Laxman
ducks under it comfortably
122.3 Cuffy to Laxman, one run, short delivery just wide of the off stump
and coming into the right hander, driven off the back foot to the
cover fielder, mis-field allows the batsmen to cross over
122.4 Cuffy to Ratra, no run
122.5 Cuffy to Ratra, no run
122.6 Cuffy to Ratra, one run, on the middle and leg, played to the deep
sqaure leg region
End of over 123 (2 runs) India 285/6
CE Cuffy 29-7-52-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 20* (51b 2x4) VVS Laxman 22* (76b 1x4)
123.1 Sanford to Ratra, three runs, short delivery on the middle and leg,
Ratra qucikly goes back and pulls it to the deep mid-wicket
region, Collins gives chase and comes up with a great sliding stop
123.2 Sanford to Laxman, no run
123.3 Sanford to Laxman, FOUR, pitched up on the off, Laxman moves
forward gets to the pitch and drives it past the cover fielder,
Classy shot!
123.4 Sanford to Laxman, FOUR, good leng delivery on the off, driven down
the ground past the bowler to the long off fence, all timing in
that shot
with that four Laxman brings up his 2000 test runs
123.5 Sanford to Laxman, no run
123.6 Sanford to Laxman, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, played
back to the bowler
End of over 124 (11 runs) India 296/6
A Sanford 28-6-83-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
A Ratra 23* (52b 2x4) VVS Laxman 30* (81b 3x4)
124.1 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, pitched up on the off, defended, one bounce
and the ball is back in Cuffy's hand
124.2 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, no shot
offered
124.3 Cuffy to Ratra, one run, pitched up on the pads, played with soft
hands to the mid-wicket region, qucik single taken
124.4 Cuffy to Laxman, no run
Current Partnership: 40 runs, 16.1 overs, RR: 2.47
124.5 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, slow delivery wide of the off stump, no
shot offered
124.6 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, short delivery just wide of the off stump
and coming into the right hander, punched off the back foot to the
extra-cover region
End of over 125 (1 run) India 297/6
CE Cuffy 30-7-53-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 24* (55b 2x4) VVS Laxman 30* (84b 3x4)
Captain brings himself on
125.1 Hooper to Ratra, no run, flighted on the off, defended
125.2 Hooper to Ratra, no run
125.3 Hooper to Ratra, no run
125.4 Hooper to Ratra, no run, short and wide outside the off, cut away
straight to the point fielder
125.5 Hooper to Ratra, two runs, short and very wide of the off stump,
Ratra reaches out for it and cut it past the gully fielder, easy
couple taken
125.6 Hooper to Ratra, no run
End of over 126 (2 runs) India 299/6
CL Hooper 6-2-13-0 - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 30* (84b 3x4) A Ratra 26* (61b 2x4)
126.1 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, short, rising delivery outside the off,
plays it down to gully.
126.2 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, bouncer! sways away from it.
126.3 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, wide outside the off, left alone.
126.4 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, outside the off, played to Sarwan at
backward point.
126.5 Cuffy to Laxman, two runs, outside the off, eases the ball through
covers, takes a couple of runs, three hundred on the board now.
126.6 Cuffy to Laxman, one run, on the pads, played to mid-wicket.
End of over 127 (3 runs) India 302/6
CE Cuffy 31-7-56-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 33* (90b 3x4) A Ratra 26* (61b 2x4)
127.1 Hooper to Laxman, no run, slightly short, goes for the cut,
mistimes the shot.
127.2 Hooper to Laxman, no run, short outside the off, played to mid-on.
127.3 Hooper to Laxman, no run, pushed towards the off side.
127.4 Hooper to Laxman, no run, leans forward and defends.
127.5 Hooper to Laxman, no run, this one goes away with the arm, Laxman
pusing forward at it, fails to get the outside edge.
127.6 Hooper to Laxman, no run, forward in defence.
End of over 128 (maiden) India 302/6
CL Hooper 7-3-13-0 - Factory Road End
A Ratra 26* (61b 2x4) VVS Laxman 33* (96b 3x4)
Dillon replaces Cuffy.
128.1 Dillon to Ratra, no run, outside the off, left alone.
128.2 Dillon to Ratra, no run, outside the off, left alone.
128.3 Dillon to Ratra, no run, outside the off, Ratra defends.
128.4 Dillon to Ratra, no run, Ratra walks across and tries to play an
improvised shot over mid-wicket, misses, hit on the pad, stifled
shout for lbw, ball missing leg stump.
128.5 Dillon to Ratra, no run, right on target, gets behind the line and
defends.
128.6 Dillon to Ratra, no run, full and on the pads, played towards
forward of square, laxman does not want to take the risk, they
don't take what should have been a single.
End of over 129 (maiden) India 302/6
M Dillon 32-12-57-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 33* (96b 3x4) A Ratra 26* (67b 2x4)
129.1 Hooper to Laxman, one run, driven to deep mid-on
129.2 Hooper to Ratra, no run, outside the off, stretches for it and
plays it down towards point.
129.3 Hooper to Ratra, no run, well flighted delivery, walks forward and
defends.
129.4 Hooper to Ratra, no run, quicker through the air, defended.
129.5 Hooper to Ratra, no run, well tossed up, wide outside the off, left
alone.
129.6 Hooper to Ratra, no run, gets this one to turn in, defended back
down the track.
End of over 130 (1 run) India 303/6
CL Hooper 8-3-14-0 - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 34* (97b 3x4) A Ratra 26* (72b 2x4)
130.1 Dillon to Laxman, no run, outside the off, played staright to
Chanderpaul at backward point.
130.2 Dillon to Laxman, two runs, finds the gap this time, just past
Chanderpaul, has to do a lot of running, they take two.
130.3 Dillon to Laxman, two runs, outside the off, punched off the
backfoot, through covers, brings up the fifty partnership.
130.4 Dillon to Laxman, no run, cutting back in sharply, defended.
130.5 Dillon to Laxman, FOUR, bouncer! goes for the hook, not a
convincing shot, ball goes in the air towards long leg, one bounce
and over the ropes for four.
130.6 Dillon to Laxman, no run, cutting in sharply, defended.
End of over 131 (8 runs) India 311/6
M Dillon 33-12-65-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 26* (72b 2x4) VVS Laxman 42* (103b 4x4)
Match State: Drinks
131.1 Hooper to Ratra, no run
131.2 Hooper to Ratra, no run
131.3 Hooper to Ratra, no run
131.4 Hooper to Ratra, no run
131.5 Hooper to Ratra, no run
131.6 Hooper to Ratra, no run
End of over 132 (maiden) India 311/6
CL Hooper 9-4-14-0 - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 42* (103b 4x4) A Ratra 26* (78b 2x4)
Dillon to continue, Laxman on strike.
132.1 Dillon to Laxman, no run, slightly short, outside the off, played
to backward point.
132.2 Dillon to Laxman, one run, tucked around the corner for an easy
run.
132.3 Dillon to Ratra, no run, short, rising delivery, left alone.
132.4 Dillon to Ratra, no run, outside the off, left alone.
132.5 Dillon to Ratra, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
132.6 Dillon to Ratra, no run, defended back down the track.
End of over 133 (1 run) India 312/6
M Dillon 34-12-66-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 43* (105b 4x4) A Ratra 26* (82b 2x4)
133.1 Hooper to Laxman, no run, defended.
133.2 Hooper to Laxman, no run, on leg and middle, defended
133.3 Hooper to Laxman, no run, well outside the off, left alone.
133.4 Hooper to Laxman, no run, short, outside the off, not put away for
four.
133.5 Hooper to Laxman, one run, hit down the ground to wide deep mid-on.
133.6 Hooper to Ratra, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, cuta, gets a
thick edge, flies just wide of the fielder at slip and down to
thirdman fence for four.
End of over 134 (5 runs) India 317/6
CL Hooper 10-4-19-0 - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 44* (110b 4x4) A Ratra 30* (83b 3x4)
134.1 Dillon to Laxman, two runs, driven square on the off side, takes a
couple of runs as Chanderpaul has to do a lot of running to stop
it.
134.2 Dillon to Laxman, no run, turned away on the on side, not past
Wavel Hinds, good fielding.
134.3 Dillon to Laxman, no run, bouncer! sways away from it.
134.4 Dillon to Laxman, no run, is forced to check the shot at the last
moment, pushes it to the on side.
134.5 Dillon to Laxman, one run, brilliant save by Hinds at backward
square.
134.6 Dillon to Ratra, no run
End of over 135 (3 runs) India 320/6
M Dillon 35-12-69-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 47* (115b 4x4) A Ratra 30* (84b 3x4)
Chris Gayle to bowl now, the eighth Windies bowler to be used in
this innings.
135.1 Gayle to Laxman, no run, well tossed up, pushed to mid-on.
135.2 Gayle to Laxman, no run, forward in defence.
135.3 Gayle to Laxman, no run, forward in defence.
135.4 Gayle to Laxman, one run, pushed to mid-on, takes a single.
135.5 Gayle to Ratra, no run, lets the ball go through, almost kissed the
off stump too.
135.6 Gayle to Ratra, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 136 (1 run) India 321/6
CH Gayle 1-0-1-0 - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 48* (119b 4x4) A Ratra 30* (86b 3x4)
136.1 Dillon to Laxman, no run, driven straight and hits the stumps at
the non-striker's end.
136.2 Dillon to Laxman, no run, played down to backward point.
136.3 Dillon to Laxman, no run, outside the off, cut away, can't get it
past point.
136.4 Dillon to Laxman, no run, hit square of the wicket on the off side,
can't beat Chanderpaul.
136.5 Dillon to Laxman, one run, pushes gently towards Pedro Collins at
mid-on, Laxman calls through for a quick single, Ratra is a bit
late to react, it is Collins... easy single. Would have been
dangerous had it been Hinds or Chanderpaul.
136.6 Dillon to Ratra, no run, down the leg side, through to the keeper.
End of over 137 (1 run) India 322/6
M Dillon 36-12-70-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 49* (124b 4x4) A Ratra 30* (87b 3x4)
137.1 Gayle to Laxman, no run
137.2 Gayle to Laxman, no run
137.3 Gayle to Laxman, no run
137.4 Gayle to Laxman, one run, played towards mid-wicket, takes the
single, his fourth half-century of the series.
137.5 Gayle to Ratra, no run, outside the off, forward in defence.
137.6 Gayle to Ratra, no run, quicker one, outside the off, left alone to
the keeper.
End of over 138 (1 run) India 323/6
CH Gayle 2-0-2-0 - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 50* (128b 4x4) A Ratra 30* (89b 3x4)
138.1 Collins to Laxman, no run, angling away from the batsman, Laxman
beaten!
138.2 Collins to Laxman, no run, angling away, left alone this time.
138.3 Collins to Laxman, no run, once again, moving away from the bat,
left alone.
138.4 Collins to Laxman, no run, bowling left-arm around the wicket,
defended.
138.5 Collins to Laxman, no run
138.6 Collins to Laxman, two runs, outside the off, played down to square
third-man
End of over 139 (2 runs) India 325/6
PT Collins 29-6-82-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 30* (89b 3x4) VVS Laxman 52* (134b 4x4)
139.1 Gayle to Ratra, no run, squeezes it to second slip
139.2 Gayle to Ratra, no run, tossed up, forward in defence.
139.3 Gayle to Ratra, no run, outside the off, left alone.
139.4 Gayle to Ratra, no run
139.5 Gayle to Ratra, one run
139.6 Gayle to Laxman, no run
End of over 140 (1 run) India 326/6
CH Gayle 3-0-3-0 - Factory Road End
A Ratra 31* (94b 3x4) VVS Laxman 52* (135b 4x4)
140.1 Collins to Ratra, no run
140.2 Collins to Ratra, one run
140.3 Collins to Laxman, one run
140.4 Collins to Ratra, FOUR, short, outside the off, Ratra quick to go
back and pull it away for four, good timing in the shot!
140.5 Collins to Ratra, no run, angling away from the batsman, pushes it
towards backward of point.
140.6 Collins to Ratra, no run, angling away - left alone.
End of over 141 (6 runs) India 332/6
PT Collins 30-6-88-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 53* (136b 4x4) A Ratra 36* (99b 4x4)
141.1 Gayle to Laxman, no run, played to mid-wicket
141.2 Gayle to Laxman, no run
141.3 Gayle to Laxman, no run
141.4 Gayle to Laxman, no run, well tossed up, played to mid-wicket.
141.5 Gayle to Laxman, no run
141.6 Gayle to Laxman, no run
End of over 142 (maiden) India 332/6
CH Gayle 4-1-3-0 - Factory Road End
A Ratra 36* (99b 4x4) VVS Laxman 53* (142b 4x4)
142.1 Collins to Ratra, no run
142.2 Collins to Ratra, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
142.3 Collins to Ratra, no run, slightly short, outside the off, goes for
the pull, completely mistimes the shot.
142.4 Collins to Ratra, one run, goes for the yorker, well dug out
towards mid-wicket.
142.5 Collins to Laxman, no run
142.6 Collins to Laxman, no run
End of over 143 (1 run) India 333/6
PT Collins 31-6-89-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 37* (103b 4x4) VVS Laxman 53* (144b 4x4)
143.1 Gayle to Ratra, no run, quicker through the air, hit on the pads,
appeals for no reason
143.2 Gayle to Ratra, no run, wide outside the off, left alone
143.3 Gayle to Ratra, no run, outside the off, left alone.
143.4 Gayle to Ratra, no run, bowling around the stumps, tossed up,
defended.
143.5 Gayle to Ratra, one run, pushes the ball to mid-off and takes a
quick single.
143.6 Gayle to Laxman, one run, played to mid-wicket.
End of over 144 (2 runs) India 335/6
CH Gayle 5-1-5-0 - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 54* (145b 4x4) A Ratra 38* (108b 4x4)
144.1 Collins to Laxman, no run, angling away, Laxman plays and misses,
not by much, almost got the edge through to the keeper.
144.2 Collins to Laxman, no run, slightly short, cut away, not beyond
backward of point.
144.3 Collins to Laxman, no run, played to mid-off.
144.4 Collins to Laxman, no run, forward in defence.
144.5 Collins to Laxman, no run, forward in defence again.
144.6 Collins to Laxman, no run, square drives, can't beat Sarwan at
point.
End of over 145 (maiden) India 335/6
PT Collins 32-7-89-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 38* (108b 4x4) VVS Laxman 54* (151b 4x4)
Sarwan brought into the attack.
145.1 Sarwan to Ratra, no run, almost gets a wicket - first ball - Ratra
looking to pull, manages to top edge it, ball falls safely between
two fielders on the on side.
145.2 Sarwan to Ratra, no run, outside the off, defended.
145.3 Sarwan to Ratra, no run, outside the off, defended.
145.4 Sarwan to Ratra, no run, pushed firmly towards mid-off.
145.5 Sarwan to Ratra, no run, well flighted, givign the ball a good rip
here, forward in defence.
145.6 Sarwan to Ratra, no run, slow leg break, defended.
End of over 146 (maiden) India 335/6
RR Sarwan 2-2-0-0 - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 54* (151b 4x4) A Ratra 38* (114b 4x4)
146.1 Collins to Laxman, no run, angling away, played to backward point.
146.2 Collins to Laxman, two runs, short and pulled away through mid-
wicket, Sanford does well to stop it.
146.3 Collins to Laxman, no run, short, cut away to backward point.
146.4 Collins to Laxman, no run, outside the off, played to backward of
point.
146.5 Collins to Laxman, no run, slightly slower delivery, defended.
146.6 Collins to Laxman, no run, angling away, left alone. That is tea
here at Antigua.
End of over 147 (2 runs) India 337/6
PT Collins 33-7-91-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 38* (114b 4x4) VVS Laxman 56* (157b 4x4)
32 overs in the session - 65 runs scored without losing a wicket.
We will be back shortly after the tea break.
Match State: Tea - Day 2
147.1 Sarwan to Ratra, no run
147.2 Sarwan to Ratra, no run
147.3 Sarwan to Ratra, no run
147.4 Sarwan to Ratra, no run
147.5 Sarwan to Ratra, no run
147.6 Sarwan to Ratra, no run
End of over 148 (maiden) India 337/6
RR Sarwan 3-3-0-0 - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 56* (157b 4x4) A Ratra 38* (120b 4x4)
Collins to continue, over the wicket to Laxman
148.1 Collins to Laxman, (noball) no run, short delivery on the off and
angling away, played to the point region
148.1 Collins to Laxman, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump and
moving further away, no shot offered
148.2 Collins to Laxman, no run, pitched up on the off, played to the
point region
148.3 Collins to Laxman, two runs, good lenght delivery wide of the off
stump,Laxman reaches for it and smashes it past the diving point
fielder
148.4 Collins to Laxman, no run, short and wide outisde the off, played
straight to the point fielder
148.5 Collins to Laxman, one run, pitched up on the off, driven wide of
the cover fielder, qucik single taken, the throw to the non-
strikers end misses the traget and the batsman is safe
148.6 Collins to Ratra, no run, on the off and pitched up, defended
End of over 149 (4 runs) India 341/6
PT Collins 34-7-95-3 (1w 4nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 59* (163b 4x4) A Ratra 38* (121b 4x4)
149.1 Sarwan to Laxman, no run
149.2 Sarwan to Laxman, no run
149.3 Sarwan to Laxman, one run
149.4 Sarwan to Ratra, no run
149.5 Sarwan to Ratra, no run
149.6 Sarwan to Ratra, no run
End of over 150 (5 runs) India 342/6
RR Sarwan 4-3-1-0 - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 60* (166b 4x4) A Ratra 38* (124b 4x4)
150.1 Collins to Laxman, no run
150.2 Collins to Laxman, no run
150.3 Collins to Laxman, no run
150.4 Collins to Laxman, no run
150.5 Collins to Laxman, no run
150.6 Collins to Laxman, no run
End of over 151 (maiden) India 342/6
PT Collins 35-8-95-3 (1w 4nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 38* (124b 4x4) VVS Laxman 60* (172b 4x4)
151.1 Sarwan to Ratra, no run
151.2 Sarwan to Ratra, no run
151.3 Sarwan to Ratra, no run
151.4 Sarwan to Ratra, one run
151.5 Sarwan to Laxman, no run
151.6 Sarwan to Laxman, no run
End of over 152 (1 run) India 343/6
RR Sarwan 5-3-2-0 - Factory Road End
A Ratra 39* (128b 4x4) VVS Laxman 60* (174b 4x4)
152.1 Collins to Ratra, no run
152.2 Collins to Ratra, no run
152.3 Collins to Ratra, no run
152.4 Collins to Ratra, no run
152.5 Collins to Ratra, no run
152.6 Collins to Ratra, no run
End of over 153 (maiden) India 343/6
PT Collins 36-9-95-3 (1w 4nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 60* (174b 4x4) A Ratra 39* (134b 4x4)
153.1 Sarwan to Laxman, no run
153.2 Sarwan to Laxman, no run
153.3 Sarwan to Laxman, one run
153.4 Sarwan to Ratra, one run, fulltoss on the off, played down the
ground to the long off region, qucik single taken
153.5 Sarwan to Laxman, no run, short delivery on the off, hit hard and
straight back to the bowler
153.6 Sarwan to Laxman, no run
End of over 154 (2 runs) India 345/6
RR Sarwan 6-3-4-0 - Factory Road End
A Ratra 40* (135b 4x4) VVS Laxman 61* (179b 4x4)
Sanford back into the attack from the Pavilion End, coming over the
wicket to Ratra
154.1 Sanford to Ratra, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, no shot
offered
154.2 Sanford to Ratra, one run, short and wide outisde the off, played
to the third man region, easy single taken
154.3 Sanford to Laxman, no run, short and wide again, cut away straight
to the point fielder
154.4 Sanford to Laxman, two runs, pitched up on the off, driven wide of
the cover fielder, easy couple taken
154.5 Sanford to Laxman, FOUR, short delivery on the middle and leg,
Laxman goes back and pulls it to the backward of sqaure fence,
Laxman opening up now
154.6 Sanford to Laxman, two runs, pitched up on the pads, played
straight to the mid-wicket fielder, mis-field allows the the
batsmen to add a couple to the total
End of over 155 (9 runs) India 354/6
A Sanford 29-6-92-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 41* (137b 4x4) VVS Laxman 69* (183b 5x4)
155.1 Sarwan to Ratra, no run
155.2 Sarwan to Ratra, two runs, outside the off, chops it down to third-
man.
155.3 Sarwan to Ratra, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence.
155.4 Sarwan to Ratra, no run, quicker through the air, outside the off,
left alone.
155.5 Sarwan to Ratra, no run, cuts hard to the fielder at backwar
dpoint.
155.6 Sarwan to Ratra, one run, played wide of mid-on, takes a single.
End of over 156 (3 runs) India 357/6
RR Sarwan 7-3-7-0 - Factory Road End
A Ratra 44* (143b 4x4) VVS Laxman 69* (183b 5x4)
Thats the 100 run partnership!
156.1 Sanford to Ratra, no run, short, goes for the pull, mistimes it,
not for the first time today.
156.2 Sanford to Ratra, no run, outside the off, left alone.
156.3 Sanford to Ratra, no run, sliding down the leg side, left alone.
156.4 Sanford to Ratra, no run, rising delivery outside the off, defended
156.5 Sanford to Ratra, one run, played down to third-man.
156.6 Sanford to Laxman, FOUR, short, pulled away powerfully, one bounce
and over the ropes at the mid-wicket fence!
End of over 157 (5 runs) India 362/6
A Sanford 30-6-97-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 45* (148b 4x4) VVS Laxman 73* (184b 6x4)
Carl Hooper now coming on at the Factory road end.
157.1 Hooper to Ratra, no run, outside the off, left alone to Jacobs.
157.2 Hooper to Ratra, no run, played to backward point, wants a single,
brilliant fielding.
157.3 Hooper to Ratra, no run, outside the off, left alone.
157.4 Hooper to Ratra, no run, played back to the bowler.
157.5 Hooper to Ratra, one run, driven to deep mid-off for an easy run
157.6 Hooper to Laxman, no run
End of over 158 (1 run) India 363/6
CL Hooper 11-4-20-0 - Factory Road End
A Ratra 46* (153b 4x4) VVS Laxman 73* (185b 6x4)
Sarwan brought from the other end.
158.1 Sarwan to Ratra, no run
158.2 Sarwan to Ratra, no run
158.3 Sarwan to Ratra, no run
158.4 Sarwan to Ratra, one run, once again goes for the pull, ball goes
in the air, falls just beyond the fielder, Ratra just can't pull
it...
158.5 Sarwan to Laxman, FOUR, smashed past the bowler to the long off
fence for four!
158.6 Sarwan to Laxman, one run, driven down the ground to long off for a
single.
End of over 159 (6 runs) India 369/6
RR Sarwan 8-3-13-0 - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 78* (187b 7x4) A Ratra 47* (157b 4x4)
159.1 Hooper to Laxman, FOUR, long hop, Laxman quick to pounce on that,
pulled away for four!
159.2 Hooper to Laxman, no run
159.3 Hooper to Laxman, no run
159.4 Hooper to Laxman, no run
159.5 Hooper to Laxman, one run, played down to third-man
159.6 Hooper to Ratra, one run, full toss, that should have disappeared
out of the ground, Ratra tries his best to play a perfect on
drive, manages to mistime it too, gets a single to mid-on
End of over 160 (6 runs) India 375/6
CL Hooper 12-4-26-0 - Factory Road End
A Ratra 48* (158b 4x4) VVS Laxman 83* (192b 8x4)
160.1 Sarwan to Ratra, no run, defended
160.2 Sarwan to Ratra, one run, played to covers for a quick single.
160.3 Sarwan to Laxman, FOUR, short outside the off, Laxman does not miss
out on those, this is ridiculous bowling, cut away for four.
160.4 Sarwan to Laxman, FOUR, cracking on drive for four, dancign down
the track and smashing it to the long on boundary!
160.5 Sarwan to Laxman, one run, short, cut away to the deep point fence,
there is a fielder at the fence.
160.6 Sarwan to Ratra, no run, quicker delivery, defended.
End of over 161 (10 runs) India 385/6
RR Sarwan 9-3-23-0 - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 92* (195b 10x4) A Ratra 49* (161b 4x4)
161.1 Hooper to Laxman, one run, played behind point and goes for the
quick single, direct hit by Sarwan, third umpire called for - oh!
the right decision, the green light, Ratra had made it just in
time.
161.2 Hooper to Ratra, no run, quicker through the air, forward in
defence.
161.3 Hooper to Ratra, no run, pushed firmly back to Hooper.
161.4 Hooper to Ratra, one run, tucked around the corner, takes a single,
that is his fifty! his first in Test cricket, well played Ratra -
the youngster has been under tremendous pressure.
161.5 Hooper to Laxman, one run
161.6 Hooper to Ratra, no run
End of over 162 (3 runs) India 388/6
CL Hooper 13-4-29-0 - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 94* (197b 10x4) A Ratra 50* (165b 4x4)
Mervyn Dillon brought in to the attack. yes, better sense
prevailing here, it was quite silly to see the spinners being
tonked around.
162.1 Dillon to Laxman, no run, played to square leg.
162.2 Dillon to Laxman, no run, played to backward point.
162.3 Dillon to Laxman, two runs, eased through mid-wicket, takes a
couple of runs
162.4 Dillon to Laxman, FOUR, slightly short, quick to go back and pull
it away through mid-wicket for four! That is his hundred, what a
knock this is... what a player!
162.5 Dillon to Laxman, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
162.6 Dillon to Laxman, no run, well up to the batsman, just outside the
off, defended.
End of over 163 (6 runs) India 394/6
M Dillon 37-12-76-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 50* (165b 4x4) VVS Laxman 100* (203b 11x4)
This is Laxman's third Test hundred. His first was 167 at Sydney,
then came the legendary innings of 281 against Australia at
Kolkata.
Cuffy brought into the attack now
163.1 Cuffy to Ratra, one run, outside the off, thick edge and just past
Sarwan at gully, almost carried to the fielder.
163.2 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, plays the square drive, straight to the
fielder.
163.3 Cuffy to Laxman, one run, quick sharp single to mid-wicket.
The new ball has been taken.
163.4 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, defended
163.5 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, defended
163.6 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, played straight to covers.
End of over 164 (2 runs) India 396/6
CE Cuffy 32-7-58-1 (1nb) - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 101* (205b 11x4) A Ratra 51* (169b 4x4)
Match State: Drinks
164.1 Dillon to Laxman, no run, outside the off, left alone to Jacobs.
164.2 Dillon to Laxman, one run, short, rising delivery, laxman plays it
down and takes a single.
164.3 Dillon to Ratra, no run, wide outside the off, left alone
164.4 Dillon to Ratra, no run, full in length, just outside the off,
Ratra defends.
164.5 Dillon to Ratra, two runs, looking for the yorker, well dug out,
past mid-on for a couple of runs.
164.6 Dillon to Ratra, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 165 (3 runs) India 399/6
M Dillon 38-12-79-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 102* (207b 11x4) A Ratra 53* (173b 4x4)
Adam Sanford brought in to replace Cuffy.
165.1 Sanford to Laxman, FOUR, outside the off, smashed through covers
for four, what a shot!
165.2 Sanford to Laxman, no run, full toss, misses out on a boundary,
knocks it tamely to the fielder at cover.
165.3 Sanford to Laxman, two runs, slightly short, outside the off,
Laxman goes for the pull, ball goes in the air towards mid-off,
just beyond the fielder
165.4 Sanford to Laxman, no run, on the pads, whipped away to square leg
165.5 Sanford to Laxman, two runs, short, pulled away, did not middle it
as well, just the two runs, brings up the 150 run spartnership
165.6 Sanford to Laxman, legbye: one run, goes for the pull and off the
right elbow the ball goes down to third-man.
End of over 166 (9 runs) India 408/6
A Sanford 31-6-105-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 110* (213b 12x4) A Ratra 53* (173b 4x4)
Laxman seems to have injured his right elbow, Andrew Leipus is out
there with the magic spray.
All is well and Laxman is ready for the battle.
166.1 Dillon to Laxman, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
166.2 Dillon to Laxman, no run, short, outside the off, good bounce and
carry through to the keeper.
166.3 Dillon to Laxman, no run, outside the off, Laxman leaves it alone.
166.4 Dillon to Laxman, no run, defended towards the on side. Dillon not
attacking the batsman.
166.5 Dillon to Laxman, no run, well up to the batsman, pushed
denfensively, laxman seems to be struggling a bit with the injury.
166.6 Dillon to Laxman, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
gets right behind the line and defends.
End of over 167 (maiden) India 408/6
M Dillon 39-13-79-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 53* (173b 4x4) VVS Laxman 110* (219b 12x4)
Sanford to bowl to Ratra
167.1 Sanford to Ratra, no run, short outside the off, goes for the cut,
beaten. Ratra does not look good when he is trying to play the
pull and cut.
167.2 Sanford to Ratra, FOUR, punches the ball through mid-off, the tall
figure of Cuffy an't get down and stop it, four runs!
167.3 Sanford to Ratra, no run, goes right through him, outside the off,
lucky not to get an edge.
167.4 Sanford to Ratra, no run, good fast delivery, right on target, gets
right behind the line and defends.
167.5 Sanford to Ratra, no run, bouncer! ducks under it
167.6 Sanford to Ratra, FOUR, oh ho! this man can pull! finally Ratra
does connect a pull shot, ball races away to the fence for four,
good shot!
End of over 168 (8 runs) India 416/6
A Sanford 32-6-113-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 110* (219b 12x4) A Ratra 61* (179b 6x4)
168.1 Dillon to Laxman, one run, played down to third-man
168.2 Dillon to Ratra, no run, off the pads, looking for the run, Laxman
not too keen.
168.3 Dillon to Ratra, two runs
168.4 Dillon to Ratra, no run
168.5 Dillon to Ratra, no run
168.6 Dillon to Ratra, one run
End of over 169 (4 runs) India 420/6
M Dillon 40-13-83-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 64* (184b 6x4) VVS Laxman 111* (220b 12x4)
169.1 Collins to Ratra, FOUR
169.2 Collins to Ratra, no run
169.3 Collins to Ratra, no run
169.4 Collins to Ratra, no run
169.5 Collins to Ratra, one run
169.6 Collins to Laxman, no run
End of over 170 (9 runs) India 425/6
PT Collins 37-9-100-3 (1w 4nb) - Factory Road End
A Ratra 69* (189b 7x4) VVS Laxman 111* (221b 12x4)
170.1 Dillon to Ratra, no run
170.2 Dillon to Ratra, no run
170.3 Dillon to Ratra, no run
170.4 Dillon to Ratra, no run
170.5 Dillon to Ratra, one run
170.6 Dillon to Laxman, two runs
End of over 171 (3 runs) India 428/6
M Dillon 41-13-86-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 70* (194b 7x4) VVS Laxman 113* (222b 12x4)
171.1 Collins to Ratra, no run
171.2 Collins to Ratra, no run
171.3 Collins to Ratra, FOUR
171.4 Collins to Ratra, no run
171.5 Collins to Ratra, one run
171.6 Collins to Laxman, no run
End of over 172 (5 runs) India 433/6
PT Collins 38-9-105-3 (1w 4nb) - Factory Road End
A Ratra 75* (199b 8x4) VVS Laxman 113* (223b 12x4)
172.1 Dillon to Ratra, one run
172.2 Dillon to Laxman, FOUR
172.3 Dillon to Laxman, one run
172.4 Dillon to Ratra, no run
172.5 Dillon to Ratra, no run
172.6 Dillon to Ratra, no run
End of over 173 (6 runs) India 439/6
M Dillon 42-13-92-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 118* (225b 13x4) A Ratra 76* (203b 8x4)
173.1 Collins to Laxman, one run
173.2 Collins to Ratra, no run
173.3 Collins to Ratra, two runs
173.4 Collins to Ratra, no run
173.5 Collins to Ratra, no run
173.6 Collins to Ratra, FOUR, short and on the pads, pulled, off the top
edge to the vacant fine leg region
End of over 174 (7 runs) India 446/6
PT Collins 39-9-112-3 (1w 4nb) - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 119* (226b 13x4) A Ratra 82* (208b 9x4)
174.1 Dillon to Laxman, one run, quick short bouncer on the off, pull
played, off the edge over slip
174.2 Dillon to Ratra, two runs, just short of a lenth and on the off,
punched off th4 back foot through covers
174.3 Dillon to Ratra, no run
174.4 Dillon to Ratra, no run
174.5 Dillon to Ratra, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, played at and missed
174.6 Dillon to Ratra, no run, full and on the off, punched back to the
bowler
End of over 175 (3 runs) India 449/6
M Dillon 43-13-95-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 120* (227b 13x4) A Ratra 84* (213b 9x4)
175.1 Collins to Laxman, one run
175.2 Collins to Ratra, no run
175.3 Collins to Ratra, no run
175.4 Collins to Ratra, no run
175.5 Collins to Ratra, no run
175.6 Collins to Ratra, FOUR
End of over 176 (5 runs) India 454/6
PT Collins 40-9-117-3 (1w 4nb) - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 121* (228b 13x4) A Ratra 88* (218b 10x4)
176.1 Dillon to Laxman, no run
176.2 Dillon to Laxman, one run, played to the third man region, easy
single taken
176.3 Dillon to Ratra, no run, short delivery wide of the off stump,
played to the point region
176.4 Dillon to Ratra, no run, short and wide down the leg side
176.5 Dillon to Ratra, no run, again short and going down leg, Ratra goes
for the pull but misses the target
176.6 Dillon to Ratra, no run, pitched up on the off, just wide of the
off stump, Ratra moves forward and plays it to the cover region
End of over 177 (1 run) India 455/6
M Dillon 44-13-96-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 122* (230b 13x4) A Ratra 88* (222b 10x4)
177.1 Collins to Laxman, one run, short and wide outisde the off, played
wide of the point fielder
177.2 Collins to Ratra, two runs, pitched up on the pads, played away to
the vacant deep sqaure leg region
177.3 Collins to Ratra, one run, played down to the long off region
177.4 Collins to Laxman, no run
177.5 Collins to Laxman, no run, short delivery on the middle and angling
across the right hander, played to the gully region
177.6 Collins to Laxman, no run, wide delivery outside the off stump, no
shot offered
End of over 178 (4 runs) India 459/6
PT Collins 41-9-121-3 (1w 4nb) - Factory Road End
A Ratra 91* (224b 10x4) VVS Laxman 123* (234b 13x4)
178.1 Dillon to Ratra, no run, pitched up on the off, defended
178.2 Dillon to Ratra, one run, again pithed up just wide of the off
stump, Ratra moves across and drives it past the cover fielder
178.3 Dillon to Laxman, no run, bouncer on the off, not attended to by
Laxman
178.4 Dillon to Laxman, one run, short delivery on the off, Laxman opens
the face of the bat and runs it down to third man, walking single
taken
178.5 Dillon to Ratra, one run, played down to the fine leg region, easy
single taken
178.6 Dillon to Laxman, no run
End of over 179 (3 runs) India 462/6
M Dillon 45-13-99-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 93* (227b 10x4) VVS Laxman 124* (237b 13x4)
The final over of the seond day's play coming up
Pedro Collins to bowl to Ratra
179.1 Collins to Ratra, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone.
179.2 Collins to Ratra, no run, just outside the off, played to covers
179.3 Collins to Ratra, no run, once again outside the off, goes for the
spanking square drive, hits it straight to the fielder at point.
179.4 Collins to Ratra, no run, full toss, misses out, pushes it to mid-
off
179.5 Collins to Ratra, no run, plays and misses outside the off
179.6 Collins to Ratra, no run, left alone to the keeper.
End of over 180 (maiden) India 462/6
PT Collins 42-10-121-3 (1w 4nb) - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 124* (237b 13x4) A Ratra 93* (233b 10x4)
That is that for the second day.
India are 462/6, Laxman is on 124 and Ratra on 93.
The two batsmen has so far put on 205 runs for the seventh wicket.
India lost three wickets in the first session this morning. The
next two sessions has clearly belonged to Laxman and Ratra.
India will bat on tomorrow - Ratra is on the verge of his maiden
Test hundred.
Do join us tomorrow at 1005 Hrs local time, 1935 Hrs IST, 1405 Hrs
GMT.
Thank you and cheers!
Match State: Stumps - Day 2
Good Morning!
Welcome to the Antigua Recreation Ground in St John's, Antigua.
This is the third day of the Test match and even one full innings
has not been completed.
The fact that just six wickets have fallen in two days, says a lot
about the pitch.
There is nothing in this for the bowlers, it is a beauty to bat on.
The likes of Das and Tendulkar have clearly missed out on this run
feast.
Clear blue skies here in Antigua - the forecast is for a sunny day.
India will resume on 462/6, Ajay Ratra is seven runs away from his
maiden Test hundred.
VVS Laxman is on 124.
Mervyn Dillon it will be, Laxman is the batsman on strike.
We are all set for the start.
180.1 Dillon to Laxman, no run, just outside the off, pushed in defence
towards the off side.
180.2 Dillon to Laxman, one run, played towards mid-wicket and takes a
quick single, umpire Tiffin asks Laxman to stay away from the
pitch as he goes for the run.
180.3 Dillon to Ratra, no run, just outside the off, defended.
180.4 Dillon to Ratra, one run, angling down the leg side, Ratra helps
the ball down to fine leg and takes a single, he is just six runs
away from the 100 now.
180.5 Dillon to Laxman, no run, short, rising delivery, outside the off,
left alone.
180.6 Dillon to Laxman, FOUR, short, angling in to the batsman, Laxman is
quick to pounce on this one, smack! pulled away through mid-wicket
for four!
End of over 181 (6 runs) India 468/6
M Dillon 46-13-105-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 94* (235b 10x4) VVS Laxman 129* (241b 14x4)
It will be Cameron Cuffy to bowl to Ratra.
181.1 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, outside the off, left alone.
181.2 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, outside the off, Ratra opens the face of
the bat and runs it down to backward point.
181.3 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, full in length, the tall Cuffy looking to
slip through a yorker, Ratra equal to the task, plays it to the on
side, wants a single, Laxman would have none of that, shouts NO.
181.4 Cuffy to Ratra, FOUR, short, outside the off, cut away, cracking
shot for four!
181.5 Cuffy to Ratra, one run, played to mid-on, steals a quick single,
chance of the extra run, Laxman not really ready for that, Ratra
on 99 now.
181.6 Cuffy to Laxman, no run, kicking up off a good length, Laxman
shaping to play it on the on side, squared up too, takes the edge
and goes in the air towards the off side, falls harmlessly, did
not go anywhere near the fielders.
End of over 182 (5 runs) India 473/6
CE Cuffy 33-7-63-1 (1nb) - Factory Road End
A Ratra 99* (240b 11x4) VVS Laxman 129* (242b 14x4)
Ratra is on 99
182.1 Dillon to Ratra, no run, outside the off, left alone.
182.2 Dillon to Ratra, no run, short of a good length, just outside the
off, good bounce on this one, fended down.
182.3 Dillon to Ratra, no run, outside the off, played to backward point,
in a hurry to get to the 100, laxman denies the risky run.
182.4 Dillon to Ratra, no run, excellent delivery, keeps Ratra honest in
defence.
182.5 Dillon to Ratra, no run, darting in to the batsman, defended.
182.6 Dillon to Ratra, no run, hmmm... lod shout for lbw, Ratra hit on
the pad, shuffling across to play it to the on side, hit on the
back foot, it must be the height that saved him, umpire Tiffin
says not out.
End of over 183 (maiden) India 473/6
M Dillon 47-14-105-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 129* (242b 14x4) A Ratra 99* (246b 11x4)
183.1 Cuffy to Laxman, one run, played down to third-man for a single,
gives Ratra the strike.
183.2 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, brute of a delivery! kicking up off a good
length, Ratra like a cat on a hot tin roof, hit on the gloves,
seems to have injured his finger, a nasty blow that.
The physio Andrew Leipus is helping Ratra with the magic spray.
Looks like it is his right thumb that is injured.
Ratra is all set, Cuffy to continue.
183.3 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, just outside the off, gets right behind the
line and defends.
183.4 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, angling in to the batsman, played to mid-
wicket.
183.5 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, full in length, excellent line and length,
keeps Ratra honest in defence. More importantly keeps Ratra on 99.
183.6 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, outside the off, pushed to the off side,
not a chance of getting a single.
End of over 184 (1 run) India 474/6
CE Cuffy 34-7-64-1 (1nb) - Factory Road End
VVS Laxman 130* (243b 14x4) A Ratra 99* (251b 11x4)
Ratra has been on 99 for 11 balls now.
184.1 Dillon to Laxman, OUT: short, rising delivery, Laxman goes back and
across to play it down to fine leg, goes a bit too back, steps
right on to the off stump, it is a hit wicket!
India 474/7, Partnership of 217
VVS Laxman hit wicket b Dillon 130 (244b 14x4 0x6)
A Ratra 99* (251b 11x4) M Dillon 47.1-14-105-3 (2nb)
Laxman becomes another Indian batsman to gift his wicket away!
Zaheer Khan is the new batsman.
184.2 Dillon to Khan, one run, full and on the pads, played to mid-wicket
for a single.
184.3 Dillon to Ratra, no run, excellent bouncer to soften up Ratra, must
add to the tension the young bloke is goign through, sways away
anyways.
184.4 Dillon to Ratra, no run, sliding down the leg, looks to whip it
away, through to Jacobs.
184.5 Dillon to Ratra, no run, driven to covers, straight to the fielder,
Zaheer Khan to keen to see Ratra get the 100, takes off for a
single, almost run out as Ratra sends him back, direct hit would
have been it.
184.6 Dillon to Ratra, FOUR, sliding in to the batsman, kicking up from a
short of a length, Ratra goes for the horizontal bat shot, the
pull, gets a thick edge and past Jacobs and down to the fine leg
fence for four, there it is - Ratra gets his hundred!
End of over 185 (5 runs) India 479/7
M Dillon 48-14-110-3 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Z Khan 1* (1b) A Ratra 103* (255b 12x4)
185.1 Cuffy to Khan, no run
185.2 Cuffy to Khan, one run, played to mid-wicket, takes a single.
185.3 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
185.4 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, fast delivery, outside the leg, shapes to
help it down to fine leg, beaten.
185.5 Cuffy to Ratra, two runs, opens the face of the bat and runs it
down to third-man.
185.6 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, pushes in defence towards covers.
End of over 186 (3 runs) India 482/7
CE Cuffy 35-7-67-1 (1nb) - Factory Road End
Z Khan 2* (3b) A Ratra 105* (259b 12x4)
186.1 Dillon to Khan, no run, nasty bouncer! Zaheer Khan didn't have much
clue about that.
186.2 Dillon to Khan, one run, kicking up off a good length, Zaheer Khan
plays it down to the on side and takes a quick single.
186.3 Dillon to Ratra, no run, outside the off, left alone.
186.4 Dillon to Ratra, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
186.5 Dillon to Ratra, no run
186.6 Dillon to Ratra, no run
End of over 187 (1 run) India 483/7
M Dillon 49-14-111-3 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Z Khan 3* (5b) A Ratra 105* (263b 12x4)
187.1 Cuffy to Khan, one run, played to mid-wicket, takes a single.
187.2 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, outside the off, fended down.
187.3 Cuffy to Ratra, one run, opens the face of the bat and runs it down
to third-man.
187.4 Cuffy to Khan, OUT: harmless delivery outside the off, Zaheer Khan
plays at it, gets the edge, through to Jacobs, not much of an
appeal, Cuffy celebrates as Umpire Shepherd nods!
India 485/8, Partnership of 11
Z Khan c Jacobs b Cuffy 4 (7b 0x4 0x6)
A Ratra 106* (265b 12x4) CE Cuffy 35.4-7-69-2 (1nb)
Srinath is the new batsman, has been very poor with the bat in
recent times.
187.5 Cuffy to Srinath, one run, thick edge and down to third-man.
187.6 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, outside the off, pushed in defence.
End of over 188 (3 runs) India 486/8
CE Cuffy 36-7-70-2 (1nb) - Factory Road End
J Srinath 1* (1b) A Ratra 106* (266b 12x4)
188.1 Dillon to Srinath, no run, full in length, forward in defence.
188.2 Dillon to Srinath, no run, slightly short in length, rising
delivery, Srinath
188.3 Dillon to Srinath, no run, yorker! well dug out.
188.4 Dillon to Srinath, one run, outside the off, Srinath has a wild
swing at it, ball goes off a thick edge - down to third-man.
188.5 Dillon to Ratra, one run, cutting back in sharply, shuffles across
and plays it towards mid-wicket.
188.6 Dillon to Srinath, one run, misses out on four runs, this should
have been smashed away, Srinath once again moving towards the leg
side, manages to play this harmless delivery down to third-man.
End of over 189 (3 runs) India 489/8
M Dillon 50-14-114-3 (2nb) - Pavilion End
J Srinath 3* (6b) A Ratra 107* (267b 12x4)
189.1 Cuffy to Srinath, no run, outside the off, tries to play at it,
through to Jacobs.
189.2 Cuffy to Srinath, no run, just outside the off, Srinath holding his
bat out, mustbe wondering why the ball is missing the edge...
beaten!
189.3 Cuffy to Srinath, no run, just outside the off, Srinath once again
moves a step back and plays it to the off side.
189.4 Cuffy to Srinath, FOUR, outside the off, plays through the line,
gets a lot of bat on this shot, over covers and it rolls past the
ropes.
189.5 Cuffy to Srinath, no run, just outside the off, pushed to covers.
189.6 Cuffy to Srinath, one run, plays at another loose shot, well away
from his body, gets the ball down to third-man.
End of over 190 (5 runs) India 494/8
CE Cuffy 37-7-75-2 (1nb) - Factory Road End
J Srinath 8* (12b 1x4) A Ratra 107* (267b 12x4)
190.1 Dillon to Srinath, one run, outside the off, has a heave at it,
thick edge, down to third-man.
190.2 Dillon to Ratra, no run, outside the off, played down to short
third-man.
190.3 Dillon to Ratra, one run, bouncer! goes for the hook, does not
connect the shot well, in the air and falls safely, gets a single.
190.4 Dillon to Srinath, no run
190.5 Dillon to Srinath, one run, full in length, played to mid-wicket
and takes a single.
190.6 Dillon to Ratra, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers.
End of over 191 (3 runs) India 497/8
M Dillon 51-14-117-3 (2nb) - Pavilion End
J Srinath 10* (15b 1x4) A Ratra 108* (270b 12x4)
191.1 Cuffy to Srinath, no run, pitched up just wide of the off stump,
played to the covers
191.2 Cuffy to Srinath, no run, good lenght delivery outisde the off
stump, Srinath goes for the drive and misses
191.3 Cuffy to Srinath, one run, short delivery on the off and coming
into the right hander, played wide of the gully fielder
191.4 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, good lenght delivery wide of the off stump,
no shot offered
191.5 Cuffy to Ratra, three runs, short delivery down the leg side, Ratra
moves across and plays it fine to the deep fine leg region, Dillon
comes around and uses his foot to stop the ball from touching the
rope
191.6 Cuffy to Srinath, no run
End of over 192 (4 runs) India 501/8
CE Cuffy 38-7-79-2 (1nb) - Factory Road End
A Ratra 111* (272b 12x4) J Srinath 11* (19b 1x4)
192.1 Collins to Ratra, (noball) one run
192.1 Collins to Srinath, no run
192.2 Collins to Srinath, no run
192.3 Collins to Srinath, no run, pitched up just wide of the off stump,
Srinath gets behind the delivery and plays it to the extra-cover
region
192.4 Collins to Srinath, no run, good delivery on the middle and angling
across the right hander, Srinath tries to defend and gets beaten
192.5 Collins to Srinath, no run
192.6 Collins to Srinath, no run
End of over 193 (2 runs) India 503/8
PT Collins 43-10-123-3 (1w 5nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 112* (273b 12x4) J Srinath 11* (25b 1x4)
193.1 Cuffy to Ratra, no run
193.2 Cuffy to Ratra, no run
193.3 Cuffy to Ratra, no run, wide delivery down the leg side
193.4 Cuffy to Ratra, one run, pitched up on the pads, played wide of the
mid-wicket fielder, easy single taken
193.5 Cuffy to Srinath, FOUR, pitched up on the off, Srinath lets looses
the tailender in him and lofts it to the long off region, Dillon
dives full lenth but does not reach the ball the result is a
cheeky four
193.6 Cuffy to Srinath, OUT: outside the off stump, hits it straight to
Lara in the covers, nine down one more to go!
India 508/9, Partnership of 23
J Srinath c Lara b Cuffy 15 (27b 2x4 0x6)
End of over 194 (5 runs) India 508/9
CE Cuffy 39-7-84-3 (1nb) - Factory Road End
A Ratra 112* (277b 12x4)
194.1 Collins to Ratra, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, Ratra
goes for the drive but misses
194.2 Collins to Ratra, no run
194.3 Collins to Ratra, no run, slower delivery on the pads, mis-hits it
past the bowler
194.4 Collins to Ratra, one run, on the off, played wide of the cover
fielder, easy single taken
194.5 Collins to Nehra, (noball) no run
194.5 Collins to Nehra, no run, wide outisde the off, no shot offered
194.6 Collins to Nehra, no run, pitched up on the pads, played straight
to the sqaure leg fielder
End of over 195 (2 runs) India 510/9
PT Collins 44-10-125-3 (1w 6nb) - Pavilion End
A Ratra 113* (281b 12x4) A Nehra 0* (3b)
195.1 Cuffy to Ratra, one run, short dleivery on the off, Ratra gets
behind the delivery and plays it to the vacant point region, easy
single brings Nehra on strike
195.2 Cuffy to Nehra, no run, good lenght delivery just wide of the off
stump, Nehra plays at it and misses the ball
three slips in for Nehra
195.3 Cuffy to Nehra, one run, pitched up on the off, Nehra winds up and
goes for a wild slog, gets a thick end and the ball goes to the
third man region
195.4 Cuffy to Ratra, no run
195.5 Cuffy to Ratra, one run
195.6 Cuffy to Nehra, no run, short delivery wide of the off stump, no
shot offered
End of over 196 (3 runs) India 513/9
CE Cuffy 40-7-87-3 (1nb) - Factory Road End
A Ratra 115* (284b 12x4) A Nehra 1* (6b)
India have decied to declare the innings, Ganguly comes out and
calls, the players walk back to the pavilion
we will be back shortly.
The players are walking out - West Indies will start their first
innings now.
There is nothing in this track for the bowlers, West Indies is
expected to bat big in their first innings.
It will be prudent to remember that it was here that a certain
Brian Charles Lara hit 375 runs against England.
Anil Kumble got a nasty blow on the jaw yesterday, the Dillon
bouncer smacked righton the grill of the helmet.
Though the initial X-rays suggested that all is fine with Kumble,
the second round of X-rays this morning suggest there is a stress
fracture.
Kumble has not come out to the field. Dinesh Mongia is the
substitute fielder.
Javagal Srinath has the new ball in his hand, Gayle is the man on
strike. Wavell Hinds is the non-striker.
0.1 Srinath to Gayle, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper.
0.2 Srinath to Gayle, no run, on middle and leg, played to forward
short leg.
0.3 Srinath to Gayle, no run, on middle and leg, played once again to
short leg.
0.4 Srinath to Gayle, no run, well up to the batsman, bat and pad close
together in defence, inside edge onto the pads and falls short of
Das at short leg.
0.5 Srinath to Gayle, no run, well pitched up to the batsman, stretches
forward, defences it safely.
0.6 Srinath to Gayle, no run, outside theoff, left alone to the keeper.
A maiden over to start with.
End of over 1 (maiden) West Indies 0/0 (trail by 513 runs)
J Srinath 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 0* (0b) CH Gayle 0* (6b)
Nehra it will be to the left-handed Hinds, Nehra to bowl left-arm
over the wicket.
1.1 Nehra to Hinds, no run, loud shout for lbw, full in length, hit on
the front pad, ball going down theleg side, with the angle, not
out is the verdict.
1.2 Nehra to Hinds, no run, sprays this one down the leg side.
1.3 Nehra to Hinds, one run, angling in to the batsman, played neatly
past Das at short leg, the first run on the board.
1.4 Nehra to Gayle, one run, pushed to theoff side and takes a quick
single.
1.5 Nehra to Hinds, two runs, tucked away towards mid-wicket and takes
a couple of runs.
1.6 Nehra to Hinds, no run, full in length, defended.
End of over 2 (4 runs) West Indies 4/0 (trail by 509 runs)
A Nehra 1-0-4-0 - Factory Road End
CH Gayle 1* (7b) WW Hinds 3* (5b)
2.1 Srinath to Gayle, FOUR, angling away from Gayle, squared up, gets a
thick edge, ball goes down to third-man for four!
2.2 Srinath to Gayle, two runs, on the pads, worked away neatly past
Das at short leg, easy two runs.
2.3 Srinath to Gayle, no run, keeps low a bit, defended.
2.4 Srinath to Gayle, no run, outside the off, left alone.
2.5 Srinath to Gayle, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
2.6 Srinath to Gayle, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
End of over 3 (6 runs) West Indies 10/0 (trail by 503 runs)
J Srinath 2-1-6-0 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 3* (5b) CH Gayle 7* (13b 1x4)
3.1 Nehra to Hinds, no run, well outside the off, left through to the
keeper.
3.2 Nehra to Hinds, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
3.3 Nehra to Hinds, FOUR, angling in to the batsman, Hinds smacks it
over mid-wicket, the ball races away for four - as simple as that!
3.4 Nehra to Hinds, no run, cutting back in sharply, hurries to defend
it.
3.5 Nehra to Hinds, no run, drifting in to the batsman, tries to whip
it away, mises, hit on the pad.
3.6 Nehra to Hinds, no run, gets right behind the line and plays a neat
looking defensive shot towards covers.
End of over 4 (4 runs) West Indies 14/0 (trail by 499 runs)
A Nehra 2-0-8-0 - Factory Road End
CH Gayle 7* (13b 1x4) WW Hinds 7* (11b 1x4)
4.1 Srinath to Gayle, no run
4.2 Srinath to Gayle, no run, down the leg side, left through to the
keeper.
4.3 Srinath to Gayle, (noball) no run, outside the off, played down to
gully.
4.3 Srinath to Gayle, no run, wide outside the off, left alone.
4.4 Srinath to Gayle, no run, better line and length, defended.
4.5 Srinath to Gayle, no run, pitched just outside the leg, Gayle has
no problems in dealing with this, defends.
4.6 Srinath to Gayle, no run, outside the off, left alone.
End of over 5 (1 run) West Indies 15/0 (trail by 498 runs)
J Srinath 3-1-7-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 7* (11b 1x4) CH Gayle 7* (20b 1x4)
Bowling change, Zaheer Khan replaces Nehra.
5.1 Khan to Hinds, two runs, outside the off, eased through covers,
Ganguly is the fielder going after it, the batsmen are well aware
of the opportunity - takes a couple of runs.
5.2 Khan to Hinds, no run, outside the off, played straight to Ganguly
in covers.
5.3 Khan to Hinds, no run, outside the off, played straight to Ganguly
in covers.
5.4 Khan to Hinds, no run, outside the off, left alone.
5.5 Khan to Hinds, no run, outside the off, left alone.
5.6 Khan to Hinds, no run, angling down the leg, shapes to play at it,
hit on the pad.
End of over 6 (2 runs) West Indies 17/0 (trail by 496 runs)
Z Khan 1-0-2-0 - Factory Road End
CH Gayle 7* (20b 1x4) WW Hinds 9* (17b 1x4)
Srinath to continue.
6.1 Srinath to Gayle, no run
6.2 Srinath to Gayle, no run, bouncer! sways away from it.
6.3 Srinath to Gayle, no run, digs it in short, Gayle has nothing to do
with it.
6.4 Srinath to Gayle, no run, angling away from the batsman, Gayle
pulls the bat inside the line - that is how he leaves them.
6.5 Srinath to Gayle, no run, short delivery, quickly onto him, hits
him right on the chest.
6.6 Srinath to Gayle, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper.
End of over 7 (maiden) West Indies 17/0 (trail by 496 runs)
J Srinath 4-2-7-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 9* (17b 1x4) CH Gayle 7* (26b 1x4)
That is Lunch on day-3.
Do join us in the run feast - 40 mins from now, at 1645 Hrs GMT.
Match State: Lunch - Day 3
Good Afternoon and Welcome back.
It will be Zaheer Khan after the lunch break. Wavell Hinds is the
batsman.
7.1 Khan to Hinds, two runs, outside the off, sweetly timed through
covers, just the two runs.
7.2 Khan to Hinds, no run, defended.
7.3 Khan to Hinds, one run, pushed to mid-off for a single.
7.4 Khan to Gayle, no run, just outside the off, angling in, stretches
forward and defends.
7.5 Khan to Gayle, three runs, juicy half volley outside theof, times
it nicely through covers, good running between the wickets,
completes three.
7.6 Khan to Hinds, no run, bouncer! does not bounce too much, ducks
under it.
End of over 8 (6 runs) West Indies 23/0 (trail by 490 runs)
Z Khan 2-0-8-0 - Factory Road End
CH Gayle 10* (28b 1x4) WW Hinds 12* (21b 1x4)
8.1 Nehra to Gayle, three runs, pitches it up, leans forward and pushes
it towards long on and gets three as Zaheer chases and fields it
just before the fence
8.2 Nehra to Hinds, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends it back
towards the bowler
8.3 Nehra to Hinds, no run, fuller ball, outside off stump, shoulders
arms
8.4 Nehra to Hinds, no run, outside off stump, left alone cautiously
8.5 Nehra to Hinds, no run, on target, gets forward and defens it
towards mid on
8.6 Nehra to Hinds, no run, short ball, ducks beneath easily
End of over 9 (3 runs) West Indies 26/0 (trail by 487 runs)
A Nehra 3-0-11-0 - Pavilion End
CH Gayle 13* (29b 1x4) WW Hinds 12* (26b 1x4)
Srinath changes ends here
9.1 Srinath to Gayle, FOUR, good length ball, gets well forward and
drives it hard past the bowler to the long on fence, good shot!
9.2 Srinath to Gayle, no run, on off stump, gets forward and defends it
to the off side
9.3 Srinath to Gayle, no run
9.4 Srinath to Gayle, no run, on off stump, leans well forward and
defends down carefully
9.5 Srinath to Gayle, no run, angles it slightly across the left
hander, Gayle wswings his bat away from the line of the ball
9.6 Srinath to Gayle, no run, way across the left hamder, harmless
ball, easily left alone
End of over 10 (4 runs) West Indies 30/0 (trail by 483 runs)
J Srinath 5-2-11-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
WW Hinds 12* (26b 1x4) CH Gayle 17* (35b 2x4)
10.1 Nehra to Hinds, no run, going down the leg side, goes for the harsh
flick and gets rapped on the pads
10.2 Nehra to Hinds, no run, on off stump, goes well back and across and
defends it with a straight bat
10.3 Nehra to Hinds, no run, gets forward and across and defends it
towards extra cover
10.4 Nehra to Hinds, no run, short of length ball, taps it back to the
bowler
10.5 Nehra to Hinds, no run, on off stump, good length ball, goes back
and defends it down cautiously
10.6 Nehra to Hinds, no run, outside off stump, left alone, Nehra
completes his first maiden over
End of over 11 (maiden) West Indies 30/0 (trail by 483 runs)
A Nehra 4-1-11-0 - Pavilion End
CH Gayle 17* (35b 2x4) WW Hinds 12* (32b 1x4)
Indians again complaining about the shape of the ball and the
umpires oblige now
Doctrove is in the field now with a new set of balls and the
umpires have selected one now
11.1 Srinath to Gayle, no run, angles it way across the left hander,
leaves it alone to Ratra
11.2 Srinath to Gayle, no run
11.3 Srinath to Gayle, no run, just outside the off stump, across again
left alone
11.4 Srinath to Gayle, no run, on off stump, leans forward and defends
it towards point
11.5 Srinath to Gayle, no run, gets well forward and defends well
11.6 Srinath to Gayle, no run
End of over 12 (maiden) West Indies 30/0 (trail by 483 runs)
J Srinath 6-3-11-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
WW Hinds 12* (32b 1x4) CH Gayle 17* (41b 2x4)
12.1 Nehra to Hinds, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends it to
cover
12.2 Nehra to Hinds, two runs, fuller ball, on off stump, drives it just
wide of cover and gets a good couple breaking the 18-ball dot
sequence
12.3 Nehra to Hinds, FOUR, goes back and defends, gets a thick edge and
the ball flies just wide of gully and the ball races to the fence,
lucky runs!
12.4 Nehra to Hinds, no run, on off stump, short of length, pushes it to
Tendulkar at point
12.5 Nehra to Hinds, no run, drives it across the line to mid on
12.6 Nehra to Hinds, one run, pushes it just wide of mid on and gets a
very quick and risky run to get back strike
End of over 13 (7 runs) West Indies 37/0 (trail by 476 runs)
A Nehra 5-1-18-0 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 19* (38b 2x4) CH Gayle 17* (41b 2x4)
13.1 Srinath to Hinds, no run, swings away from the left hander, decides
not to play at it
13.2 Srinath to Hinds, no run, goes back and punches it to Das at cover
13.3 Srinath to Hinds, one run, pushes it to Ganguly at mid off and
takes a very quick run, Ganguly was a bit deep there makes the run
easier!
13.4 Srinath to Gayle, no run, on target, stays back and defends it to
cover
13.5 Srinath to Gayle, no run, moving across, just beats Gayle as it
swung away from him a bit to make him play at it and miss too!
13.6 Srinath to Gayle, no run, fuller ball, goes past the edge as Gayle
leans forward to defend at it
End of over 14 (1 run) West Indies 38/0 (trail by 475 runs)
J Srinath 7-3-12-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
WW Hinds 20* (41b 2x4) CH Gayle 17* (44b 2x4)
14.1 Nehra to Hinds, FOUR, pitches it well up, gets a bit forward and
drives it all along the ground to the long off fence and the ball
speeds through the outfield
14.2 Nehra to Hinds, one run, well pitched up, pushes it to mid wicket
for the single
14.3 Nehra to Gayle, no run, on target, gets forward and taps it to the
on side
14.4 Nehra to Gayle, no run, on off stump, defends it down towards slip
14.5 Nehra to Gayle, no run, goes back and punches it to cover, not much
of a timing in that punch
14.6 Nehra to Gayle, no run, digs it in short, Gayle drops his gloves
and leaves it well to the keeper, good bouncer by Nahre, well left
too!
End of over 15 (5 runs) West Indies 43/0 (trail by 470 runs)
A Nehra 6-1-23-0 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 25* (43b 3x4) CH Gayle 17* (48b 2x4)
15.1 Srinath to Hinds, no run
15.2 Srinath to Hinds, one run, on leg stump, moves across and flicks it
to long leg for the single
15.3 Srinath to Gayle, FOUR, Gayle leans well forward and times it
perfectly through extra cover and the ball races across the turf
to the fence - superb shot by Gayle!
15.4 Srinath to Gayle, no run, on off stump, gets forward and defends
down carefully
15.5 Srinath to Gayle, (noball) no run, oversteps as he fires one across
the left hander, left alone
15.5 Srinath to Gayle, no run, comes forard and drives it well to
Ganguly at mid off, good timing again
15.6 Srinath to Gayle, no run, leans well forward and defends down
towards cover
End of over 16 (6 runs) West Indies 49/0 (trail by 464 runs)
J Srinath 8-3-18-0 (2nb) - Factory Road End
WW Hinds 26* (45b 3x4) CH Gayle 21* (53b 3x4)
16.1 Nehra to Hinds, no run, on off stump, defends it to cover
16.2 Nehra to Hinds, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
16.3 Nehra to Hinds, no run, punched off the backfoot towards mid-off.
16.4 Nehra to Hinds, no run, bouncer! wasted delivery really, Hinds
ducks under it.
16.5 Nehra to Hinds, one run, pushed to covers, takes a single, that is
the fifty on the board.
16.6 Nehra to Gayle, no run, rising delivery, tries to fend it down, hit
on the chest for the second time today.
End of over 17 (1 run) West Indies 50/0 (trail by 463 runs)
A Nehra 7-1-24-0 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 27* (50b 3x4) CH Gayle 21* (54b 3x4)
17.1 Srinath to Hinds, one run, pushed to deep mid-off and takes a
single.
17.2 Srinath to Gayle, no run, pitched on leg andmiddle, angling away,
played neatly towards the off side.
17.3 Srinath to Gayle, no run, well pitched up to the batsman, forward
in defence.
17.4 Srinath to Gayle, no run, outside the off, played down to backward
point.
17.5 Srinath to Gayle, no run, wide outside the off, left alone.
17.6 Srinath to Gayle, one run, short, rising delivery, played around
the corner to Nehra at fine leg.
End of over 18 (2 runs) West Indies 52/0 (trail by 461 runs)
J Srinath 9-3-20-0 (2nb) - Factory Road End
CH Gayle 22* (59b 3x4) WW Hinds 28* (51b 3x4)
18.1 Nehra to Gayle, FOUR, whoa! short, quickly into position, pulls it
away through mid-wicket for four.
18.2 Nehra to Gayle, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
18.3 Nehra to Gayle, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
18.4 Nehra to Gayle, no run, forward in defence.
18.5 Nehra to Gayle, one run
18.6 Nehra to Hinds, no run
End of over 19 (5 runs) West Indies 57/0 (trail by 456 runs)
A Nehra 8-1-29-0 - Pavilion End
CH Gayle 27* (64b 4x4) WW Hinds 28* (52b 3x4)
Zaheer Khan replaces Srinath, will bowl to Gayle.
19.1 Khan to Gayle, no run, left-arm over the wicket, gentle run up,
outside the off, defended.
19.2 Khan to Gayle, one run, eases this one through covers, takes a
quick single.
19.3 Khan to Hinds, no run, pushed firmly to covers.
19.4 Khan to Hinds, no run, forward in defence.
19.5 Khan to Hinds, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
19.6 Khan to Hinds, no run, punched powerfully to covers,no runs taken.
That is drinks here in Antigua.
End of over 20 (1 run) West Indies 58/0 (trail by 455 runs)
Z Khan 3-0-9-0 - Factory Road End
CH Gayle 28* (66b 4x4) WW Hinds 28* (56b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
Nehra to bowl to Gayle.
20.1 Nehra to Gayle, no run, angling in to the batsman, forward in
defence.
20.2 Nehra to Gayle, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
20.3 Nehra to Gayle, no run, Nehra puts in the extra effort, digs the
ball short, Gayle manages to fend it down.
20.4 Nehra to Gayle, no run, leans forward, hit on the front pad, loud
shout for lbw, Tiffin says not out.
20.5 Nehra to Gayle, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
20.6 Nehra to Gayle, FOUR, glorious extra cover drive, sweetly timed
shot, makes batting look so easy - four!
End of over 21 (4 runs) West Indies 62/0 (trail by 451 runs)
A Nehra 9-1-33-0 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 28* (56b 3x4) CH Gayle 32* (72b 5x4)
21.1 Khan to Hinds, no run, angling in, forward in defence.
21.2 Khan to Hinds, no run, Yorker! hit on the back foot, loud shout for
lbw, not out says Umpire Shepherd, ball clearly going down the leg
with the angle.
21.3 Khan to Hinds, no run, outside the off, played to covers.
21.4 Khan to Hinds, no run, outside the off, smashes it away, Das at
short extra cover gets a hand to it.
21.5 Khan to Hinds, no run, outside the off, driven, Das fields.
21.6 Khan to Hinds, no run, too wide outside the off, Hinds has a good
look at the ball - leaves it through to the keeper.
End of over 22 (maiden) West Indies 62/0 (trail by 451 runs)
Z Khan 4-1-9-0 - Factory Road End
CH Gayle 32* (72b 5x4) WW Hinds 28* (62b 3x4)
It is going to be a long day today. The over rate is very slow, we
still have 50 overs to be bowled in the day.
Nehra to continue, Gayle is the man on strike.
22.1 Nehra to Gayle, no run, darting in to the batsman, played to the on
side.
22.2 Nehra to Gayle, no run, outside the off, left alone.
22.3 Nehra to Gayle, no run, outside the off, fends it down.
22.4 Nehra to Gayle, no run, dug in short, not rising as much,
comfortably gets behind the line and defends.
22.5 Nehra to Gayle, no run
22.6 Nehra to Gayle, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
End of over 23 (maiden) West Indies 62/0 (trail by 451 runs)
A Nehra 10-2-33-0 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 28* (62b 3x4) CH Gayle 32* (78b 5x4)
23.1 Khan to Hinds, no run
23.2 Khan to Hinds, one run, played to the left of Srinath at mid-on,
takes a quick single, wild throw from Srinath.
23.3 Khan to Gayle, no run, DROPPED! flicked in the air towards square
leg, straight to Das, in she goes and out she falls, a simple
chance. The good ole sitter!
23.4 Khan to Gayle, no run, angling in from outside the off, defended
23.5 Khan to Gayle, no run, played to Das, this time all along the
ground, fielded. It is a very bad miss indeed, just can't drop
catches, when you are playing on a track that has nothing in it
for the bowlers.
23.6 Khan to Gayle, no run, just outside the off, played back to the
bowler.
End of over 24 (1 run) West Indies 63/0 (trail by 450 runs)
Z Khan 5-1-10-0 - Factory Road End
WW Hinds 29* (64b 3x4) CH Gayle 32* (82b 5x4)
It is going to be the skipper Sourav Ganguly, replacing Ashish
Nehra. Hinds is the man on strike.
24.1 Ganguly to Hinds, no run, just outside the off, defended.
24.2 Ganguly to Hinds, one run, worked away to the on side, just to the
left of Srinath, easy single.
24.3 Ganguly to Gayle, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
24.4 Ganguly to Gayle, no run, outside the off, left alone.
24.5 Ganguly to Gayle, no run, hardly any pace, just the military
medium, on middle and leg, Gayle defends.
24.6 Ganguly to Gayle, no run, sprays it way outside the off, through to
the keeper.
End of over 25 (1 run) West Indies 64/0 (trail by 449 runs)
SC Ganguly 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 30* (66b 3x4) CH Gayle 32* (86b 5x4)
25.1 Khan to Hinds, one run, pushed to mid-on, takes a quick single.
25.2 Khan to Gayle, no run, outside the off, defended.
25.3 Khan to Gayle, OUT: sharp bounce off a good length, Gayle trying to
take his bat away from the ball, kisses the gloves and through to
the keeper, loud shout for a caught behind, umpire Shepherd nods,
Gayle is out!
West Indies 65/1, Partnership of 65
CH Gayle c Ratra b Khan 32 (88b 5x4 0x6)
WW Hinds 31* (67b 3x4) Z Khan 5.3-1-11-1
Ramnaresh Sarwan is the new batsman.
25.4 Khan to Sarwan, no run, bouncer! outside the leg, sails through to
Ratra.
25.5 Khan to Sarwan, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
25.6 Khan to Sarwan, one run, short, outside the leg, tries to swing it
around, mistimes the shot, gets a single any ways.
End of over 26 (2 runs) West Indies 66/1 (trail by 447 runs)
Z Khan 6-1-12-1 - Factory Road End
RR Sarwan 1* (3b) WW Hinds 31* (67b 3x4)
26.1 Ganguly to Sarwan, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper, Ganguly going down towards the batsman on his follow
through, gives a glare, almost like a Dillon!
26.2 Ganguly to Sarwan, no run, bouncer! quite harmless one, allows it
to sail through to the keeper.
26.3 Ganguly to Sarwan, no run, right on target, defended.
26.4 Ganguly to Sarwan, (noball) no run, another bouncer! wasted
delivery, Ganguly just does not have the pace - oversteps in the
effort to bowl fast.
26.4 Ganguly to Sarwan, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
26.5 Ganguly to Sarwan, no run, pushed to covers.
26.6 Ganguly to Sarwan, no run, short delivery outside the off, Sarwan
moves across and plays it to the off side
End of over 27 (1 run) West Indies 67/1 (trail by 446 runs)
SC Ganguly 2-0-2-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 31* (67b 3x4) RR Sarwan 1* (10b)
27.1 Khan to Hinds, one run, short delivery down the leg side, Hinds
goes for the pull, the ball hits the gloves and goes fine to the
deep fine leg region, easy single taken
27.2 Khan to Sarwan, no run, played back to the bolwer, one bounce and
the ball is back in Khan's hands
27.3 Khan to Sarwan, no run, pitched up on the pads, played to the on
side
27.4 Khan to Sarwan, one run, just short of a lenght on the pads, turned
away to the fine leg region
27.5 Khan to Hinds, FOUR, pitched up on the pads, smashed to the mid-
wicket fence, makes it looks simple
27.6 Khan to Hinds, no run, good come back delivery, yorker on the off,
just wide of the stump, defended
End of over 28 (6 runs) West Indies 73/1 (trail by 440 runs)
Z Khan 7-1-18-1 - Factory Road End
RR Sarwan 2* (13b) WW Hinds 36* (70b 4x4)
The Little master brought into the attack now
Das moves into silly point
28.1 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, spin staright away, on the off and
spinning away from the right hander, no shot offered
28.2 Tendulkar to Sarwan, one run, short delivery on the middle, the
ball hurried on to him, played to the fine leg region
28.3 Tendulkar to Hinds, no run, on the off and spinning away, left
alone for the keeper
28.4 Tendulkar to Hinds, no run, quciker delivery just wide of the off
stump, draws Hinds forward, beaten outisde the off stump
28.5 Tendulkar to Hinds, one run
28.6 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run
End of over 29 (2 runs) West Indies 75/1 (trail by 438 runs)
SR Tendulkar 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 37* (73b 4x4) RR Sarwan 3* (16b)
29.1 Khan to Hinds, no run
29.2 Khan to Hinds, one run, pitched up on the pads, played with soft
hands to the mid-wciket region
29.3 Khan to Sarwan, no run, pitched up on the middle and leg, driven
straight to Srinath at mid on
29.4 Khan to Sarwan, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, Sarwan
moves across and plays it back to the bolwer
29.5 Khan to Sarwan, no run
29.6 Khan to Sarwan, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, played to
the covers
End of over 30 (1 run) West Indies 76/1 (trail by 437 runs)
Z Khan 8-1-19-1 - Factory Road End
WW Hinds 38* (75b 4x4) RR Sarwan 3* (20b)
30.1 Tendulkar to Hinds, no run, flighted delivery on the off, played
back to the bowler
30.2 Tendulkar to Hinds, no run, tossed up on the off, played to the
sqaure leg region
30.3 Tendulkar to Hinds, no run, fulltoss on the pads, played straight
to the mid-wicket fielder
30.4 Tendulkar to Hinds, one run, superb delivery, the wrong one from
the little master, draws Hinds forward, edge taken but Dravid at
first slip not able to hold on to it
30.5 Tendulkar to Sarwan, one run
30.6 Tendulkar to Hinds, one run, flighted on the pads, palyed to the
mid on region
End of over 31 (3 runs) West Indies 79/1 (trail by 434 runs)
SR Tendulkar 2-0-5-0 - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 40* (80b 4x4) RR Sarwan 4* (21b)
31.1 Khan to Hinds, no run, pitched up on the middle and angling down
the leg side, hit s the apds, appeal for LBW turned down
31.2 Khan to Hinds, no run, on the middle and leg, played to the mid on
region
31.3 Khan to Hinds, FOUR, good lenght delivery on the middle and angling
across, taken on the half volley and lofted to the mid-wicket
fence
31.4 Khan to Hinds, no run, quick delivery pitched up on the off, played
to the short mid-wicket fielder
31.5 Khan to Hinds, no run, short pitched outside the off, defended
31.6 Khan to Hinds, FOUR, pitched up wide of the off stump, Hinds moves
across and smashes it to the cover fence, that was a craker!
End of over 32 (8 runs) West Indies 87/1 (trail by 426 runs)
Z Khan 9-1-27-1 - Factory Road End
RR Sarwan 4* (21b) WW Hinds 48* (86b 6x4)
32.1 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, flighted delivery on the off, no shot
offered
32.2 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run
32.3 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run
32.4 Tendulkar to Sarwan, one run
32.5 Tendulkar to Hinds, no run
32.6 Tendulkar to Hinds, no run
End of over 33 (1 run) West Indies 88/1 (trail by 425 runs)
SR Tendulkar 3-0-6-0 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 5* (25b) WW Hinds 48* (88b 6x4)
Tea calls umpire Russell Tiffin
We will back shortly, be sure to join us then
Match State: Tea - Day 3
Welcome back to the Antigua Recreation Ground.
West Indies are 88/1, Hinds is on 48.
There is some bad news for the Indians, Anil Kumble'sWest Indies
tour is over.
The X-rays have confirmed the fracture to his lower jaw, he will
need a surgery to fix it, this is going to keep him out of cricket
for a while.
Play is about to start here.
Sourav Ganguly it will be - Sarwan is on strike.
33.1 Ganguly to Sarwan, no run, comes in and bowls to Sarwan, well up to
the batsman, forward in defence.
33.2 Ganguly to Sarwan, no run, slightly short outside the off, played
to covers.
33.3 Ganguly to Sarwan, no run, defended.
33.4 Ganguly to Sarwan, one run, pushed to the on side and takes a quick
single. good running between the wickets.
33.5 Ganguly to Hinds, no run, outside the off, left alone.
33.6 Ganguly to Hinds, FOUR, rocks back and punches through the off
side, what a cracking shot to bring up his fifty, brilliant stuff!
End of over 34 (5 runs) West Indies 93/1 (trail by 420 runs)
SC Ganguly 3-0-7-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
RR Sarwan 6* (29b) WW Hinds 52* (90b 7x4)
Another bowling change, Javagal Srinath brought back in.
34.1 Srinath to Sarwan, one run, played to mid-wicket and takes a quick
single.
34.2 Srinath to Hinds, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
34.3 Srinath to Hinds, no run, gets right behind the line once again,
defends.
34.4 Srinath to Hinds, no run, outside the off, cut away, Dinesh Mongia
does well to stop a certain boundary at backward point.
34.5 Srinath to Hinds, no run, angling away from the batsman, Hinds has
nothing to do with this, leaves it alone to the keeper.
34.6 Srinath to Hinds, one run, quick to go back and punch it through
covers, Ganguly fields.
End of over 35 (2 runs) West Indies 95/1 (trail by 418 runs)
J Srinath 10-3-22-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 53* (95b 7x4) RR Sarwan 7* (30b)
Another bowling change, Sachin Tendulkar now.
35.1 Tendulkar to Hinds, no run, bowling right-arm around the wicket,
leg-break, gets well behind the line and defends.
35.2 Tendulkar to Hinds, no run, big turn, but slow turn, defended.
35.3 Tendulkar to Hinds, no run, just outside theoff, turning in,
defended.
35.4 Tendulkar to Hinds, one run, tossed up, driven to extra cover.
35.5 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, well tosed up, driven powerfully to
Ganguly in the covers.
35.6 Tendulkar to Sarwan, one run, well tosed up again, drives once
again to Ganguly, takes the single.
End of over 36 (2 runs) West Indies 97/1 (trail by 416 runs)
SR Tendulkar 4-0-8-0 - Factory Road End
RR Sarwan 8* (32b) WW Hinds 54* (99b 7x4)
36.1 Srinath to Sarwan, no run
36.2 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, bouncer! ducks under it,through to the
keeper.
36.3 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, darting in, not a lot of pace in it,
defended.
36.4 Srinath to Sarwan, one run, eased away through the on side, forward
of square.
36.5 Srinath to Hinds, no run, played to backward of point.
36.6 Srinath to Hinds, no run, goes back and punches this one to mid-on.
End of over 37 (1 run) West Indies 98/1 (trail by 415 runs)
J Srinath 11-3-23-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 9* (36b) WW Hinds 54* (101b 7x4)
37.1 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, big turn, away from the batsman, left
alone
37.2 Tendulkar to Sarwan, one run, eased through the on side, takes a
single.
37.3 Tendulkar to Hinds, one run, played through the covers, takes a
single, 100 on the board.
37.4 Tendulkar to Sarwan, one run, goes back and punches it through
covers.
37.5 Tendulkar to Hinds, no run, outside the off, forward in defence.
37.6 Tendulkar to Hinds, one run, well tossed up, driven neatly away to
covers.
End of over 38 (4 runs) West Indies 102/1 (trail by 411 runs)
SR Tendulkar 5-0-12-0 - Factory Road End
WW Hinds 56* (104b 7x4) RR Sarwan 11* (39b)
38.1 Srinath to Hinds, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone.
38.2 Srinath to Hinds, FOUR, rubbish bowling really, almost a long hop
outside the off, all Hinds had to do was go back and find the gap
on the off side, powerful drive for four!
38.3 Srinath to Hinds, legbye: one run, bowling around the wicket,
angling it a bit too much, was hit on th epad, goes through for a
leg-bye, a direct hit would have been it for Hinds.
38.4 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, just outside the off, left alone.
38.5 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, outside the off, punched to the covers.
38.6 Srinath to Sarwan, one run, tucked around the corner for an easy
single.
End of over 39 (6 runs) West Indies 108/1 (trail by 405 runs)
J Srinath 12-3-28-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 12* (42b) WW Hinds 60* (107b 8x4)
Tendulkar to continue.
39.1 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, outside the off, turning away, left
alone to the keeper.
39.2 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, outside the off, turning away, left
alone to the keeper.
39.3 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, outside the off, turning away, left
alone to the keeper.
39.4 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, slightly short, Sarwan goes for the
pull, misses it completely.
39.5 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, full toss, should have been put away,
hits straight to Laxman in the covers.
39.6 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, quicker through the air, defended.
End of over 40 (maiden) West Indies 108/1 (trail by 405 runs)
SR Tendulkar 6-1-12-0 - Factory Road End
WW Hinds 60* (107b 8x4) RR Sarwan 12* (48b)
40.1 Srinath to Hinds, no run, angling in to the batsman, bowling around
the wicket, defended.
40.2 Srinath to Hinds, no run, played to forward of square.
40.3 Srinath to Hinds, no run, outside the off, angling in, Hinds knows
where his off stump is, leaves it alone.
40.4 Srinath to Hinds, no run, well pitched up, goes for the drive,
mistims the stroke, ball goes to mid-on.
40.5 Srinath to Hinds, no run, too wide outside the off, Tiffin does not
signal a wide, that should have been called one.
40.6 Srinath to Hinds, no run, played to mid-wicket, looks for a single,
it is not really there.
End of over 41 (maiden) West Indies 108/1 (trail by 405 runs)
J Srinath 13-4-28-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 12* (48b) WW Hinds 60* (113b 8x4)
41.1 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run
41.2 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run
41.3 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, well tossed up, stretches forward in
defence.
41.4 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, big turn, goes to Dravid at first
slip, puts it down. TV replays suggest that there was no edge,
just the big turn!
41.5 Tendulkar to Sarwan, FOUR, short, outside the off, rocks back and
cuts, cracking shot for four!
41.6 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, forward in defence.
End of over 42 (4 runs) West Indies 112/1 (trail by 401 runs)
SR Tendulkar 7-1-16-0 - Factory Road End
WW Hinds 60* (113b 8x4) RR Sarwan 16* (54b 1x4)
42.1 Srinath to Hinds, one run, punched to mid-off and takes a quick
single, Ganguly being the fielder.
42.2 Srinath to Sarwan, FOUR, drops it short, Sarwan goes forward and
then pulls it through mid-wicket for four, what a shot!
42.3 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, played to mid-wicket.
42.4 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, slower delivery, gets right behind the
line and defends.
Srinath seems to be running out of gas here, hardly any pace to
trouble the batsmen.
42.5 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, just short of a good length, played to
forward of short leg.
42.6 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, slightly short, gets well behind the
line and defends.
End of over 43 (5 runs) West Indies 117/1 (trail by 396 runs)
J Srinath 14-4-33-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
WW Hinds 61* (114b 8x4) RR Sarwan 20* (59b 2x4)
43.1 Tendulkar to Hinds, FOUR, full-toss, puts that away through covers,
some wishful shouts of 'catch it', ball races through to the fence
for four!
43.2 Tendulkar to Hinds, no run, played back down the track.
43.3 Tendulkar to Hinds, OUT: Gone! Hinds looks to play a full-toss with
a straight bat, misses it, bowled around his legs!, should have
carted it over mid-wicket with a horizontal bat, Hinds goes back
to the pavilion after making 65.
West Indies 121/2, Partnership of 56
WW Hinds b Tendulkar 65 (117b 9x4 0x6)
RR Sarwan 20* (59b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 7.3-1-20-1
Brian Charles Lara!
Tendulkar to Lara.
43.4 Tendulkar to Lara, no run, full toss, driven back down the track.
43.5 Tendulkar to Lara, no run, bat and pad close together in defence.
43.6 Tendulkar to Lara, no run, bat and pad close together in defence.
End of over 44 (4 runs) West Indies 121/2 (trail by 392 runs)
SR Tendulkar 8-1-20-1 - Factory Road End
RR Sarwan 20* (59b 2x4) BC Lara 0* (3b)
44.1 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, military medium, angling in, defended.
44.2 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, pitched up to the batsman, Sarwan in no
hurry, pushes it back to Srinath.
44.3 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, off the pads, looks for a leg bye,
shouts of yes and no, they decide not to go for it.
44.4 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, oh! the slower ball... way down the leg
side.
44.5 Srinath to Sarwan, one run, pushes the ball to covers and takes a
quick single.
44.6 Srinath to Lara, one run, Srinath trotting in and bowls one outside
the leg, Lara helps it around the corner, Srinath as always has a
lot of things to tell his mates.
End of over 45 (2 runs) West Indies 123/2 (trail by 390 runs)
J Srinath 15-4-35-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
BC Lara 1* (4b) RR Sarwan 21* (64b 2x4)
This is amazing - Anil Kumble braving a fractured jaw has come out
to bowl.
Straight away - Kumble to bowl.
45.1 Kumble to Lara, no run, pushes it through, beats the bat first up -
outside the off.
45.2 Kumble to Lara, no run, gives the ball a little more air, defended.
45.3 Kumble to Lara, one run, driven down the ground to deep mid-off.
Kumble has his jaw all strapped up - doesn't look good.
45.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, forward in defence.
45.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, quicker through the air, forward in
defence.
45.6 Kumble to Sarwan, FOUR, long hop, outside the off, Sarwan shows no
mercy, powerful square cut for four.
End of over 46 (5 runs) West Indies 128/2 (trail by 385 runs)
A Kumble 1-0-5-0 - Factory Road End
BC Lara 2* (7b) RR Sarwan 25* (67b 3x4)
46.1 Srinath to Lara, no run
46.2 Srinath to Lara, no run, harmless stuff, outside the leg, left
alone.
It is a bit baffling, Anil Kumble comes out and replaces Tendulkar
who took the wicket. And Srinath continues from the other end.
46.3 Srinath to Lara, no run, defended.
46.4 Srinath to Lara, one run, outside the leg, played down to Kumble at
fine leg, struglign to get down to pick up the ball.
46.5 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, bat and pad close together, inside edge
onto the pads.
46.6 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, darting in to the batsman, Sarwan
defends.
End of over 47 (1 run) West Indies 129/2 (trail by 384 runs)
J Srinath 16-4-36-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
BC Lara 3* (11b) RR Sarwan 25* (69b 3x4)
47.1 Kumble to Lara, no run
47.2 Kumble to Lara, no run, quick and flat, defended.
47.3 Kumble to Lara, no run, driven straight back to the bowler, Kumble
gets a hand to it.
47.4 Kumble to Lara, no run, short and wide outside the off, completely
makes a mess of the pull.
47.5 Kumble to Lara, no run, pitched outside the leg, hit on the pad,
Kumble appeals...
47.6 Kumble to Lara, no run, forward in defence.
End of over 48 (maiden) West Indies 129/2 (trail by 384 runs)
A Kumble 2-1-5-0 - Factory Road End
RR Sarwan 25* (69b 3x4) BC Lara 3* (17b)
Here is a man who is to fly home and go on the surgeon's table to
fix the broken jaw. Is he really being brave?
And Srinath continues!
48.1 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, defended.
48.2 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, full and outside the off, Sarwan
defends.
48.3 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, played straight to mid-wicket.
48.4 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, sliding down the leg side.
Sarwan is more of a batsman in the Dravid mould, Srinath getting
away with a few loose balls.
48.5 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, full in length, dug out safely.
48.6 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, outside the off, defended.
End of over 49 (maiden) West Indies 129/2 (trail by 384 runs)
J Srinath 17-5-36-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
BC Lara 3* (17b) RR Sarwan 25* (75b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
Kumble to continue.
49.1 Kumble to Lara, no run, faster delivery, outside the off, Lara has
seen 'em all before, lets it go.
49.2 Kumble to Lara, no run, too wide outside the off, left alone.
49.3 Kumble to Lara, no run, gives it a bit more air, forward in
defence.
49.4 Kumble to Lara, no run, outside the of, leans forward and defends.
49.5 Kumble to Lara, one run, getting this one to bounce, outside the
off, gets on top of it and plays it past gully.
49.6 Kumble to Sarwan, one run, pushed to mid-on, takes a quick single,
fielder rusing in - pick up the ball and has a go at the stumps,
almost breaks Kumble's right leg with that throw.
End of over 50 (2 runs) West Indies 131/2 (trail by 382 runs)
A Kumble 3-1-7-0 - Factory Road End
RR Sarwan 26* (76b 3x4) BC Lara 4* (22b)
Bowling change, Srinath is finally rested. Ashish Nehra has the
ball in his hand.
50.1 Nehra to Sarwan, no run, played to mid-off.
50.2 Nehra to Sarwan, no run, outside the off, played to backward point.
It defies logic that Tendulkar was taken off the attack as soon as
he picked up a wicket, he was getting the ball to jump and turn.
50.3 Nehra to Sarwan, no run, on the pads, played to square leg.
50.4 Nehra to Sarwan, FOUR, wide delivery, angling away, slashes at it,
goes high over gully and races past the ropes at square third-man
for four!
50.5 Nehra to Sarwan, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
50.6 Nehra to Sarwan, no run, angling away from the batsman, left alone.
End of over 51 (4 runs) West Indies 135/2 (trail by 378 runs)
A Nehra 11-2-37-0 - Pavilion End
BC Lara 4* (22b) RR Sarwan 30* (82b 4x4)
51.1 Kumble to Lara, no run, on leg and middle, played to mid-wicket.
51.2 Kumble to Lara, no run, faster delivery, outside the off, left
alone.
51.3 Kumble to Lara, OUT: Kumble strikes! Lara shuffles across, rapped
on the pads, loud shout for lbw, Shepherd nods and then puts up
his finger!
West Indies 135/3, Partnership of 14
BC Lara lbw b Kumble 4 (25b 0x4 0x6)
RR Sarwan 30* (82b 4x4) A Kumble 3.3-1-7-1
Carl Hooper is the new batsman in the middle.
51.4 Kumble to Hooper, no run, flat and quick, straight at the batsman,
played back to thebowler.
51.5 Kumble to Hooper, no run, outside the off, left alone.
51.6 Kumble to Hooper, no run, Hooper looks for the single, does not get
it, end of an eventful over - a wicket maiden.
End of over 52 (maiden) West Indies 135/3 (trail by 378 runs)
A Kumble 4-2-7-1 - Factory Road End
RR Sarwan 30* (82b 4x4) CL Hooper 0* (3b)
52.1 Nehra to Sarwan, no run
52.2 Nehra to Sarwan, no run, short delivery on the middle and angling
away, defended
52.3 Nehra to Sarwan, no run
52.4 Nehra to Sarwan, no run, short delivery outisde the off, played off
the back foot to the cover region
52.5 Nehra to Sarwan, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, Sarwan
moves across and plays it back to the bowler
52.6 Nehra to Sarwan, no run
End of over 53 (maiden) West Indies 135/3 (trail by 378 runs)
A Nehra 12-3-37-0 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 0* (3b) RR Sarwan 30* (88b 4x4)
53.1 Kumble to Hooper, no run, flighted on the off, defended
53.2 Kumble to Hooper, one run, tossed up wide of the leg stump, turned
away to the backward of sqaure region
53.3 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, defended
53.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, short delivery on the off, defended off
the back foot
53.5 Kumble to Sarwan, one run, short delivery again, just wide of the
off stump, played with softs hads to the cover region, quick
single taken
53.6 Kumble to Hooper, no run, flighted on the off, driven straight to
the mid off fielder
End of over 54 (2 runs) West Indies 137/3 (trail by 376 runs)
A Kumble 5-2-9-1 - Factory Road End
RR Sarwan 31* (91b 4x4) CL Hooper 1* (6b)
Nehra to continue, over the wicket to the right hander
54.1 Nehra to Sarwan, one run, short delivery on the pads, played to the
fine leg region, easy single taken
54.2 Nehra to Hooper, one run, pitched up wide of the off stump, driven
wide of Srinath at mid off, yet another quick single taken
54.3 Nehra to Sarwan, no run, played to the point region
54.4 Nehra to Sarwan, no run, short delivery on the middle and angling
across the right hander, Sarwan moves across and plays it to the
off side
54.5 Nehra to Sarwan, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, driven
off the front foot to the mid off region
54.6 Nehra to Sarwan, no run, short delivery wide of the off stump,
played to the covers
End of over 55 (2 runs) West Indies 139/3 (trail by 374 runs)
A Nehra 13-3-39-0 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 2* (7b) RR Sarwan 32* (96b 4x4)
55.1 Kumble to Hooper, no run, flighted on the off, defended
55.2 Kumble to Hooper, no run, short delivery just wide of the off
stump, defended
55.3 Kumble to Hooper, no run, quciker delivery on the off and spinning
away from the right hander, Hooper goes back and plays it wide of
the slip fielder
55.4 Kumble to Hooper, no run, flighted on the off, Hooper leans forward
and defends it
55.5 Kumble to Hooper, one run, down the leg side, helped on it's way to
the short fine leg region, Keeper comes around and does the
fielding
55.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
End of over 56 (1 run) West Indies 140/3 (trail by 373 runs)
A Kumble 6-2-10-1 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 3* (12b) RR Sarwan 32* (97b 4x4)
Nehra to continue, over the wicket to the right hander
56.1 Nehra to Hooper, no run, played to the covers
56.2 Nehra to Hooper, no run
56.3 Nehra to Hooper, no run
56.4 Nehra to Hooper, no run, short dleivery on the off, no shot offered
56.5 Nehra to Hooper, no run, short delivery down the leg side, again no
shot offered
56.6 Nehra to Hooper, no run
End of over 57 (maiden) West Indies 140/3 (trail by 373 runs)
A Nehra 14-4-39-0 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 32* (97b 4x4) CL Hooper 3* (18b)
57.1 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, flighted on the off, defended
57.2 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, short delivery on the pads, played to the
on side
57.3 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, on the off, spinning away, the ball hits
the pads outside the line of the off stump, huge appeal for LBW
57.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
57.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, quciker dleivery just wide of the off
stump, left alone for the keeper
57.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, pitched up on the off, again the ball
hits the pads outside the line of the off stump, yet another huge
appeal turned down
End of over 58 (maiden) West Indies 140/3 (trail by 373 runs)
A Kumble 7-3-10-1 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 3* (18b) RR Sarwan 32* (103b 4x4)
What is Ganguly thinking week"! continues, Tendulkar nowhere to be
seen after that wicket
It seems that Hind's wicket was very unlucky for Tendulkar!, he
hasn't got an over after that
Nehra to continue, over the wicket
58.1 Nehra to Hooper, no run, pitched up on the middle and leg, defended
58.2 Nehra to Hooper, one run, short delivery on the pads, played to the
fine leg region, easy single taken
58.3 Nehra to Sarwan, no run, short outisde the off, cut straight to the
gully fielder
58.4 Nehra to Sarwan, two runs, pitched up on the off, taken on the
half-volley and driven wide of the cover fielder, classy shot
58.5 Nehra to Sarwan, no run
58.6 Nehra to Sarwan, one run, played to the vacant sqaure leg region
End of over 59 (4 runs) West Indies 144/3 (trail by 369 runs)
A Nehra 15-4-43-0 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 35* (107b 4x4) CL Hooper 4* (20b)
59.1 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, on the off defended
59.2 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, quciker delivery on the off, Sarwan leans
forward and plays it to the off side
59.3 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, short dleivery on the off, defended off
the back foot
59.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
59.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
59.6 Kumble to Sarwan, FOUR, short and wide outisde the off, Sarwan goes
back and cuts it to the point fence, as easy as it gets
End of over 60 (4 runs) West Indies 148/3 (trail by 365 runs)
A Kumble 8-3-14-1 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 4* (20b) RR Sarwan 39* (113b 5x4)
60.1 Nehra to Hooper, three runs, pitched up on the off, just wide of
the stumps, driven down the ground to the long off region
60.2 Nehra to Sarwan, no run
60.3 Nehra to Sarwan, no run
60.4 Nehra to Sarwan, no run, pitched up on the off, played to mid on
region
60.5 Nehra to Sarwan, no run
60.6 Nehra to Sarwan, one run, good length delivery on the off, played
wide of the mid off fielder, qucik single taken
End of over 61 (4 runs) West Indies 152/3 (trail by 361 runs)
A Nehra 16-4-47-0 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 40* (118b 5x4) CL Hooper 7* (21b)
61.1 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
61.2 Kumble to Sarwan, legbye: one run, flighted delivery on the pads,
hits it and goes to the fine leg region
61.3 Kumble to Hooper, no run, quciker delivery outisde the off, left
alone
61.4 Kumble to Hooper, no run, quciker delivery on the middle, Hooper
gets behind the delivery and plays it back to the bowler
61.5 Kumble to Hooper, no run, straighter delivery pitched in line with
the stumps, Hooper moves forward to play, the ball hits the pads
in line with the off stump, huge appeal for LBW turned down!
61.6 Kumble to Hooper, no run
End of over 62 (1 run, maiden) West Indies 153/3 (trail by 360 runs)
A Kumble 9-4-14-1 - Factory Road End
RR Sarwan 40* (120b 5x4) CL Hooper 7* (25b)
bowling change from the Pavilion End, Zaheer Khan into the attack
62.1 Khan to Sarwan, one run, short delivery on the pads, turned away to
the vacant mid-wicket region, easy single taken
62.2 Khan to Hooper, no run
62.3 Khan to Hooper, two runs
62.4 Khan to Hooper, one run, pitched up on the pads, played to the fine
leg region, walking single taken
62.5 Khan to Sarwan, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
played to the sqaure leg region
62.6 Khan to Sarwan, no run, pitched up on the off, driven straight to
the mid off fielder
End of over 63 (4 runs) West Indies 157/3 (trail by 356 runs)
Z Khan 10-1-31-1 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 10* (28b) RR Sarwan 41* (123b 5x4)
Kumble to continue, over the wicket to Hooper
63.1 Kumble to Hooper, no run, flighted delivery on the off, defended
63.2 Kumble to Hooper, no run, just short of a lenght outisde the off,
cut away straight to the point fielder
63.3 Kumble to Hooper, no run, pitched up on the off, driven but
straight to the mid off fielder
63.4 Kumble to Hooper, (noball) no run, great delivery, on the middle,
Hooper leans forward to defend, the ball hits the golves and goes
straight into the hands of Das at forward short leg
63.4 Kumble to Hooper, one run, short delivery on the off, Hooper goes
back to cut but the ball takes off after hitting the deck and in
the end it is uplishly played past Dravid at slip
63.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, played back to the bowler
63.6 Kumble to Sarwan, bye: FOUR, wide delivery down the leg side, the
batsman beaten so is the keeper!
End of over 64 (6 runs) West Indies 163/3 (trail by 350 runs)
A Kumble 10-4-16-1 (1nb) - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 11* (33b) RR Sarwan 41* (125b 5x4)
64.1 Khan to Hooper, no run
64.2 Khan to Hooper, no run, angling in from outside the leg, defended.
64.3 Khan to Hooper, no run, a bit full in length,driven to covers.
64.4 Khan to Hooper, no run, slightly slower delivery, outside the off,
defended.
64.5 Khan to Hooper, three runs, full in length, hits straight down on
to the track, ball bounces well over the bowler's head, Srinath is
the man chasing it, they take an easy three!
64.6 Khan to Sarwan, no run, pitched outside the line of leg, Sarwan
shaping to play it through the on side, hit on the pad, Zaheer
Khan appeals, just can't get 'em out with those kind of
deliveries.
End of over 65 (3 runs) West Indies 166/3 (trail by 347 runs)
Z Khan 11-1-34-1 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 14* (38b) RR Sarwan 41* (126b 5x4)
Seven overs remain, Kumble to bowl to Hooper.
65.1 Kumble to Hooper, no run, well pitched up, stretches forward and
defends.
65.2 Kumble to Hooper, one run, on thepads, worked around the corner for
an easy single.
65.3 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
65.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, pitched just outside the line of leg,
gets right behind the line and defends.
65.5 Kumble to Sarwan, one run, tucked around the corner, easy single,
Srinath has to do a lot of running from the boundary line, still
has a few advice for his mates...
65.6 Kumble to Hooper, no run
End of over 66 (2 runs) West Indies 168/3 (trail by 345 runs)
A Kumble 11-4-18-1 (1nb) - Factory Road End
RR Sarwan 42* (129b 5x4) CL Hooper 15* (41b)
Sachin Tendulkar is brought back.
66.1 Tendulkar to Sarwan, FOUR, long hop, outside the off, powerful
square cut, goes right between Zaheer Khan's legs and into the
boundary for four!
66.2 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, turning away from the batsman, left
alone.
66.3 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, forward in defence.
66.4 Tendulkar to Sarwan, one run, quicker delivery, tucked around the
corner for a single.
66.5 Tendulkar to Hooper, one run, once again, played down to fine leg.
66.6 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, stands tall, waits for the ball, fends
it down.
End of over 67 (6 runs) West Indies 174/3 (trail by 339 runs)
SR Tendulkar 9-1-26-1 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 16* (42b) RR Sarwan 47* (134b 6x4)
67.1 Kumble to Hooper, FOUR, lofted off drive, ball goes high in the
air, Tendulkar gives the chase, ball wins, one bounce and over the
ropes for four!
67.2 Kumble to Hooper, no run, defended.
67.3 Kumble to Hooper, no run, defended.
67.4 Kumble to Hooper, no run, quicker delivery, forward in defence.
67.5 Kumble to Hooper, no run, gives the ball some more flight,
defended.
67.6 Kumble to Hooper, FOUR, slightly short, goes back and cracks it to
covers, right through Jaffer, poor fielding this is, ball races
past the ropes for four!
End of over 68 (8 runs) West Indies 182/3 (trail by 331 runs)
A Kumble 12-4-26-1 (1nb) - Factory Road End
RR Sarwan 47* (134b 6x4) CL Hooper 24* (48b 2x4)
68.1 Tendulkar to Sarwan, one run, slightly short, pulled away for a
single.
68.2 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, full tos, mistimes the stroke, plays
it to Ganguly at extra cover.
68.3 Tendulkar to Hooper, one run, powerfully swept down to Kumble at
long leg.
68.4 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, wide outside the off, left alone.
68.5 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, tossed up, walks down th etrack and
drives it to Ganguly, misfielded, they dot take a single.
68.6 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, played to mid-wicket.
End of over 69 (2 runs) West Indies 184/3 (trail by 329 runs)
SR Tendulkar 10-1-28-1 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 25* (50b 2x4) RR Sarwan 48* (138b 6x4)
69.1 Kumble to Hooper, no run, driven to Ganguly at covers.
69.2 Kumble to Hooper, no run, slightly slower delivery, forward in
defence.
69.3 Kumble to Hooper, one run, goes inside out and drives it through
covers.
69.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, short, outside the off, square cut -
Jaffer fields.
69.5 Kumble to Sarwan, two runs, tucked around the corner, takes the
single, sees it is Srinath the fielder, takes it on his arm, goes
through safely for the second, that is Sarwan's fifty!
69.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, goes forward and drives it powerfully to
deep mid-on.
End of over 70 (3 runs) West Indies 187/3 (trail by 326 runs)
A Kumble 13-4-29-1 (1nb) - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 26* (53b 2x4) RR Sarwan 50* (141b 6x4)
70.1 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, forward in defence.
70.2 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, flat and quick, defended.
70.3 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, outside the off, allows the ball to
hit the front pad.
70.4 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, well tossed up, comes forward and
plays it down the track.
70.5 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run
70.6 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run
End of over 71 (maiden) West Indies 187/3 (trail by 326 runs)
SR Tendulkar 11-2-28-1 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 50* (141b 6x4) CL Hooper 26* (59b 2x4)
The final over of the day.
71.1 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, outside the off, defended.
71.2 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, forward in defence.
71.3 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, bowling around the stumps, well tossed
up, defended.
71.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, slow turn from outside the leg, played
down easily.
71.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, angling in from outside the leg,
defended.
71.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, well tossed up, played back down the
track.
End of over 72 (maiden) West Indies 187/3 (trail by 326 runs)
A Kumble 14-5-29-1 (1nb) - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 26* (59b 2x4) RR Sarwan 50* (147b 6x4)
That is that for the third day's play.
India declared at 513/9, after Ajay Ratra scored his maiden Test
hundred.
West Indies, in reply, have made 187/3 at close of play on the
third day.
They trail by 326 runs.
Easily the highlight of the day's play has been Anil Kumble coming
out to bowl, his head and chin all heavily strapped.
India's senior bowler is to fly home, he requires a surgery to fix
the fractured jaw.
It is indeed a very brave display - to have come out and bowled so
well to finish the day with Brian Lara's wicket.
Kumble's figures read: 14-5-29-1
Chris Gayle (32) got out to an unplayable delivery from Zhaeer
Khan, caught behind by Ratra.
Wavell Hinds played well to make 65, before he played all over a
full length delivery, bowled from back of the hand by Tendulkar.
Lara could only make four, before playing across theline to a
straight delivery from Kumble.
At close of play Sarwan is unbeaten on 50 and Hooper is on 26.
The West Indies skipper had some lucky breaks, he was lucky to
survive a very close call for lbw, off Kumble's bowling.
Hooper was caught bat pad off a Kumble no-ball, by Das at short
leg.
The match is very keenly poised. We will have to wait till tomorrow
to find out whether Kumble 'actually' gets on the plane - to fly
home for the surgery.
There is more drama awaiting to unfold at the Antigua Recreation
Ground.
The pitch is cracking up and batting on this track on the last two
days against Tendulkar and probably Kumble is not going to be fun.
Do join us tomorrow at 1005 Hrs local time, 1935 Hrs IST, 1405 Hrs
GMT.
Thanks for your company. Cheers!
Match State: Stumps - Day 3
The players are walking out to the middle, hello and welcome to the
day's coverage on CricInfo!
Hooper and Sarwan will begin the proceedings for the West Indies
With the ball it's Zaheer Khan
72.1 Khan to Hooper, no run, full and on the off, tapped to the on side
with soft hands
72.2 Khan to Hooper, no run, full again, slanting away from the right
hander, leftr alone outside the off
72.3 Khan to Hooper, no run, once again a good length ball outside the
off, left alone
72.4 Khan to Hooper, no run, full and onn the off, driven to covers
72.5 Khan to Hooper, FOUR, full and outside the off, Hooper jams the bat
down on the ball, off the wicket and over the man at gully, the
ball runs away to the third man fence
72.6 Khan to Hooper, FOUR, again a bit of width, this one a bit shorter
though, Hooper leans back and cuts the ball late, gully gets a
hand to it but can't stop the ball from running away to the third
man fence
End of over 73 (8 runs) West Indies 195/3 (trail by 318 runs)
Z Khan 12-1-42-1 - Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 50* (147b 6x4) CL Hooper 34* (65b 4x4)
Tendulkar into thre attack straightaway
73.1 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, outside the off, straight one, played
and missed, through to the keeper
73.2 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, outside the off once more, a touch
short, left alone to the keeper
73.3 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run
73.4 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, big offspinner outside the off, Sarwan
shoulders arms, the ball comes up from the pad and trickles
towards the stumps, Sarwan reacts quickly and kicks the ball away
73.5 Tendulkar to Sarwan, no run, short and wide, cut hard but straight
to the man at deep cover
73.6 Tendulkar to Sarwan, one run, and once again short and a bit of
width, cut to the man at deep cover, no chance of a run
End of over 74 (1 run) West Indies 196/3 (trail by 317 runs)
SR Tendulkar 12-2-29-1 - Factory Road End
RR Sarwan 51* (153b 6x4) CL Hooper 34* (65b 4x4)
74.1 Khan to Sarwan, no run, full and on the off, played back down the
wicket
74.2 Khan to Sarwan, OUT: full and straight, the Zaheer Khan express
special, Sarwan plays across the line and misses, trapped in front
of the stumps! Zaheer Khan strikes early, yet another good 50 for
Sarwan without making the three figures
West Indies 196/4, Partnership of 61
RR Sarwan b Khan 51 (155b 6x4 0x6)
CL Hooper 34* (65b 4x4) Z Khan 12.2-1-42-2
74.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, slanting in to
the pads, flicked to the on side
74.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, overpitched and on the off, defended
carefully back down the wicket
74.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left well alone
74.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, angling in to the
off, defended
End of over 75 (maiden) West Indies 196/4 (trail by 317 runs)
Z Khan 13-2-42-2 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 34* (65b 4x4) S Chanderpaul 0* (4b)
75.1 Tendulkar to Hooper, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, chopped
and chopped hard, the ball goes to Laxman on the boundary, a
misfield, and four
75.2 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run
75.3 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run
75.4 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run
75.5 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
left alone
75.6 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
cut to point
End of over 76 (4 runs) West Indies 200/4 (trail by 313 runs)
SR Tendulkar 13-2-33-1 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 0* (4b) CL Hooper 38* (71b 5x4)
76.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run
76.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the wicket with soft hands
76.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, full but slanting into the pads,
Chanderpaul walks across the stumps and clips the ball to square
leg
76.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, one run, slower ball, misdirected, tossed up
and down the leg side, played carefully down to fine leg
76.5 Khan to Hooper, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended carefully
76.6 Khan to Hooper, no run, full and just outside the off, slanting
away, hooper plays and misses, rapped on the pad, loud shout for
lbw, clearly missing the stumps, not out, says umpire Tiffin
End of over 77 (1 run) West Indies 201/4 (trail by 312 runs)
Z Khan 14-2-43-2 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 1* (8b) CL Hooper 38* (73b 5x4)
77.1 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, well flighhted abd ib tge off,
offspin from around the wicket to the left hander, worked to the
on side
77.2 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, one run, slightly shorter and on the
pads, tapped to square leg for a single
77.3 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, tossed up and on the off, played back
down the wicket
77.4 Tendulkar to Hooper, two runs, short of a length and outside the
off, played down to third man with soft hands
77.5 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run
77.6 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, on the off, slow, not much turn,
padded away easily by Hooper
End of over 78 (3 runs) West Indies 204/4 (trail by 309 runs)
SR Tendulkar 14-2-36-1 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 2* (10b) CL Hooper 40* (77b 5x4)
78.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, short of a length and on the off,
played back down the wicket to the bowler
78.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, stroked to covers
78.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, quick and on the off, defended to the
off side with soft hands
78.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, FOUR, full toss outside the off, a slower ball
too, creamed through the covers in fine style
78.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
78.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 79 (4 runs) West Indies 208/4 (trail by 305 runs)
Z Khan 15-2-47-2 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 40* (77b 5x4) S Chanderpaul 6* (16b 1x4)
79.1 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, tossed up and on the off, defended
79.2 Tendulkar to Hooper, SIX, tossed up and outside the off, Hooper
loves those, frees his arms, plays inside out and over extra
cover, the ball sails over the ropes
79.3 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, full and on the off, defended
79.4 Tendulkar to Hooper, one run, low full toss outside the off, driven
just wide of covers
79.5 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, one run, slow, flighted and on the off,
Chanderpaul works the ball behind square on the leg side
79.6 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, faster and outside the off, whipped to
square leg
End of over 80 (8 runs) West Indies 216/4 (trail by 297 runs)
SR Tendulkar 15-2-44-1 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 7* (17b 1x4) CL Hooper 47* (82b 5x4 1x6)
80.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
80.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, around the wicket comes Zaheer Khan,
Chanderpaul plays and misses at a ball that slants across the
left-hander, the ball clips the pads and goes through to the
keeper, appeal for lbw, turned down
80.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended carefully
80.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
driven to covers
80.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, another quick one on the pads, played
at and missed, rapped on the pads
80.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
played and missed, rapped on the pads
End of over 81 (maiden) West Indies 216/4 (trail by 297 runs)
Z Khan 16-3-47-2 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 47* (82b 5x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 7* (23b 1x4)
81.1 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, tossed up and outside the off, left
alone
81.2 Tendulkar to Hooper, two runs, full and outside the off, swept to
deep fine leg
81.3 Tendulkar to Hooper, one run, full and on the off, driven back past
the bowler to long off, that's the half century
81.4 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, one run, back of a length and on the
pads, worked away against the spin to the on side
81.5 Tendulkar to Hooper, one run, huge huge leg break outside the leg
stump, the ball turns in a great deal, tapped away to the on side
81.6 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, full toss on the off, played back
to the bowler
End of over 82 (5 runs) West Indies 221/4 (trail by 292 runs)
SR Tendulkar 16-2-49-1 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 51* (86b 5x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 8* (25b 1x4)
82.1 Khan to Hooper, no run, short of a length and on the off, angling
in, defended to the off side
82.2 Khan to Hooper, no run, full and on the off, palyed back down the
wicket to the on side
82.3 Khan to Hooper, no run, full and on the off, defended
82.4 Khan to Hooper, two runs, short ball outside the off, Hooper hooks,
off the top edge, in the air but well short of Srinath at fine leg
82.5 Khan to Hooper, no run, full and on the off, played back down the
wicket
82.6 Khan to Hooper, no run, pitched well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
End of over 83 (2 runs) West Indies 223/4 (trail by 290 runs)
Z Khan 17-3-49-2 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 8* (25b 1x4) CL Hooper 53* (92b 5x4 1x6)
Tendulkar to continue, Chanderpaul on strike.
83.1 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, bowling right-arm off-spin,
around the wicket, flighted delivery, defended.
83.2 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, drifting in to the batsman, going
down the leg with the angle, loud shout for lbw, not out.
83.3 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, one run, tucked around the corner for an
easy single.
83.4 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, bowling right-arm leg-spin to Hooper,
pitched well outside the leg and turns in, Hooper allows the ball
to hit the pads.
83.5 Tendulkar to Hooper, one run, walks forward and drives through
covers for a single.
83.6 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, one run, on the pads, tucked around the
corner.
End of over 84 (3 runs) West Indies 226/4 (trail by 287 runs)
SR Tendulkar 17-2-52-1 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 10* (29b 1x4) CL Hooper 54* (94b 5x4 1x6)
84.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run
84.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, shaping to play it through mid-on,
thick inside edge and down to square leg.
84.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched well up to the batsman, pushed
in defence.
84.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, well pitched up, played down the
track.
84.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, bowling left-arm around the wicket,
angling away from the left-handed batsman, wide outside the off,
left alone.
84.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, one run, pitched up, driven to deep mid-off.
End of over 85 (1 run) West Indies 227/4 (trail by 286 runs)
Z Khan 18-3-50-2 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 11* (35b 1x4) CL Hooper 54* (94b 5x4 1x6)
85.1 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, off spin, forward in defence.
85.2 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, FOUR, well tossed up, a full toss even,
driven all along the ground through mid-on, Srinath should have
stopped it at mid-on, goes past him for four.
85.3 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, one run, driven down the ground to long
on.
85.4 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, pitched outside leg, leg-break, spun a
lot, Hooper offers no shot.
85.5 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, another leg-break, hit on the pad,
ball pitched outside the leg.
85.6 Tendulkar to Hooper, two runs, full-toss outside the leg, Hooper
misses out on four runs, plays it to deep square leg and takes a
couple of runs.
End of over 86 (7 runs) West Indies 234/4 (trail by 279 runs)
SR Tendulkar 18-2-59-1 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 16* (38b 2x4) CL Hooper 56* (97b 5x4 1x6)
Match State: Drinks
Welcome back!
86.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
86.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, one run, pitched on the line of leg stump,
easily tucked around the corner for a single.
86.3 Khan to Hooper, no run, angling away from the batsman, left alone.
86.4 Khan to Hooper, no run, oh ho! short, goes for the pull, gets an
edge, ball falls just short of Ratra, that was a bottom edge.
86.5 Khan to Hooper, two runs, full in length, played neatly through
mid-wicket.
86.6 Khan to Hooper, FOUR, Hooper you beauty! short delivery, rocks back
and pulls it majestically through mid-wicket for four!
End of over 87 (7 runs) West Indies 241/4 (trail by 272 runs)
Z Khan 19-3-57-2 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 17* (40b 2x4) CL Hooper 62* (101b 6x4 1x6)
Srinath is brought into the attack now.
87.1 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, a gentle loosener, Chanderpaul
shaping to play it to the leg side, hit on the pad.
87.2 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, played back down the track.
87.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, well outside the off, left alone.
87.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, well pitched up, just outside the
off, forward in defence.
87.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, left alone.
New Ball taken now.
87.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, just outside the off, played to the
covers.
End of over 88 (maiden) West Indies 241/4 (trail by 272 runs)
J Srinath 18-6-36-0 (2nb) - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 62* (101b 6x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 17* (46b 2x4)
Ashish Nehra to share the new ball.
88.1 Nehra to Hooper, one run, pitched well up to the batsman, pushed to
deep mid-off.
88.2 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, well pitched up, Chanderpaul defends.
88.3 Nehra to Chanderpaul, FOUR, short outside the off, cut away, finds
the gap between gully and point, four!
88.4 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, left alone.
88.5 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, sliding down the leg, hit on the pad.
A lot of breeze here, Nehra using that to get the ball to swing
around a bit.
88.6 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, defended.
End of over 89 (5 runs) West Indies 246/4 (trail by 267 runs)
A Nehra 17-4-52-0 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 63* (102b 6x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 21* (51b 3x4)
Srinath to continue.
89.1 Srinath to Hooper, no run, outside the off, left alone.
89.2 Srinath to Hooper, no run, not bowling at any threatening pace,
well pitched up, defended.
89.3 Srinath to Hooper, no run, outside the off, left alone.
89.4 Srinath to Hooper, no run, darting in to the batsman, defended.
89.5 Srinath to Hooper, no run, cuts back in, Hooper fends it down.
89.6 Srinath to Hooper, no run, just outside the off, defended.
End of over 90 (maiden) West Indies 246/4 (trail by 267 runs)
J Srinath 19-7-36-0 (2nb) - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 21* (51b 3x4) CL Hooper 63* (108b 6x4 1x6)
90.1 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up to the batsman, pushed to
deep mid-on.
90.2 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, left alone.
90.3 Nehra to Chanderpaul, three runs, slightly short of a length, put
way through mid-wicket, the outfield is a bit too heavy,
Chanderpaul gets three for the pull shot.
90.4 Nehra to Hooper, no run
90.5 Nehra to Hooper, no run, outside the off, left alone.
90.6 Nehra to Hooper, legbye: FOUR, rapped on the pads and the ball goes
right between slip and keeper for four leg byes.
End of over 91 (7 runs) West Indies 253/4 (trail by 260 runs)
A Nehra 18-4-55-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 24* (54b 3x4) CL Hooper 63* (111b 6x4 1x6)
250 on the scoreboard now.
91.1 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, pushed firmly to
mid-off
91.2 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, left alone.
91.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, just outside the off, defended.
91.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run
91.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, left alone.
91.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 92 (maiden) West Indies 253/4 (trail by 260 runs)
J Srinath 20-8-36-0 (2nb) - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 63* (111b 6x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 24* (60b 3x4)
92.1 Nehra to Hooper, no run, pitched well up to the batsman, defended.
92.2 Nehra to Hooper, no run, just outside the off, defended.
92.3 Nehra to Hooper, no run, outside the off, pushed firmly to mid-off.
92.4 Nehra to Hooper, no run, angling away from Hooper, left alone.
92.5 Nehra to Hooper, FOUR, King Carl! This is typical Calypso cricket -
a lot of flair in the way Hooper puts this one away, a short
delivery, quickly goes back and pulls it away for four to the mid-
wicket fence.
92.6 Nehra to Hooper, FOUR, Hooper! pitched outside the leg, whipped
away, just the flick of the wrists, bisects the two fielders, one
at long leg and the other at square leg, four runs!
End of over 93 (8 runs) West Indies 261/4 (trail by 252 runs)
A Nehra 19-4-63-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 24* (60b 3x4) CL Hooper 71* (117b 8x4 1x6)
Zaheer Khan is back into the attack now.
93.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, defended.
93.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, well outside the off - left alone.
93.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
93.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, well outside the off, left alone.
93.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, too far outside the off, left alone.
93.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, FOUR, juicy half volley, on the pads,
Chanderpaul couldn't have asked for any better, times it so
sweetly through mid-on, a glorious on drive all along the ground
for four!
End of over 94 (4 runs) West Indies 265/4 (trail by 248 runs)
Z Khan 20-3-61-2 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 71* (117b 8x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 28* (66b 4x4)
Srinath replaces Nehra.
94.1 Srinath to Hooper, no run, outside the off, defended.
94.2 Srinath to Hooper, no run
94.3 Srinath to Hooper, no run, outside the off, forward in defence.
94.4 Srinath to Hooper, no run, once again outside the off, defended.
A jaded-looking Srinath not being to generate a lot of pace to
trouble the batsmen.
94.5 Srinath to Hooper, one run, pushed to Ganguly at covers, teases the
Indian skipper with a quick single.
94.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, wide outside the off, not making
the batsman play at it, through to Ratra.
End of over 95 (1 run) West Indies 266/4 (trail by 247 runs)
J Srinath 21-8-37-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 72* (122b 8x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 28* (67b 4x4)
Nehra to replace Zaheer Khan
95.1 Nehra to Hooper, no run
95.2 Nehra to Hooper, no run
95.3 Nehra to Hooper, no run, just outside the off, forward in defence.
95.4 Nehra to Hooper, no run, drives it neatly to mid-off.
95.5 Nehra to Hooper, no run, outside the off, played towards point,
well fielded too, stops a certain boundary.
95.6 Nehra to Hooper, no run, outside the off, played to covers.
End of over 96 (maiden) West Indies 266/4 (trail by 247 runs)
A Nehra 20-5-63-0 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 28* (67b 4x4) CL Hooper 72* (128b 8x4 1x6)
Srinath to continue, over the wicket to the left hander
96.1 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump,
played to the covers
96.2 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, just short of a lenght on the off,
played off the back foot to the off side
96.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up on the off, Chanderpaul
moves across and played it to the extra-cover region
96.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run
96.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, quciker delivery on the middle and
pitched up, tapped to the on side
96.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, short delivery on the middle,
played past the bowler to the mid on region
End of over 97 (maiden) West Indies 266/4 (trail by 247 runs)
J Srinath 22-9-37-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 72* (128b 8x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 28* (73b 4x4)
that was Srinath's 9th maiden over
Nehra to continue, over the wicket to Hooper
97.1 Nehra to Hooper, no run, good lenght delivery on the off and
swinging in a bit, defended
97.2 Nehra to Hooper, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump and
moving further away from the batsman, left alone for the keeper
West Indies need another 48 runs to avoid follow-on
97.3 Nehra to Hooper, no run
97.4 Nehra to Hooper, no run, on the off, played to the point region
97.5 Nehra to Hooper, no run, good lenght delivery just wide of the off
stump, Hooper moves across, gets behind the delivery and plays it
to the off side
97.6 Nehra to Hooper, no run, pitched up on the off, taken on the half-
volley and driven straight to the mid off fielder
End of over 98 (maiden) West Indies 266/4 (trail by 247 runs)
A Nehra 21-6-63-0 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 28* (73b 4x4) CL Hooper 72* (134b 8x4 1x6)
Srinath to continue, over the wicket to the left hander
98.1 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, full and wide of the off stump,
moving further away, no shot offered
98.2 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, good delivery on the off and moving
away from the batsman, Chanderpaul reads it well and leaves it for
the keeper
98.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up just wide of the off
stump, Chanderpaul moves across and plays it to the mid off region
98.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, short dleivery on the middle and
leg, turned away to the sqaure leg region
98.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, slower delivery on the off and
seaming away from the lefty, Chanderpaul plays at it and misses
98.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, played to the point region, back to
back maiden's for Srinath
End of over 99 (maiden) West Indies 266/4 (trail by 247 runs)
J Srinath 23-10-37-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 72* (134b 8x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 28* (79b 4x4)
Lunch calls Russell Tiffin
and the players walk back
It has been all Hooper and Canderpaul this Session, the wicket of
Sarwan was the only consolation for the Indians
We will take a break now and will be back with you as and when the
Post-Lunch session starts, be sure to join us then
Match State: Lunch - Day 4
Good Afternoon and Welcome Back!
We are all set for the start after the lunch break on the fourth
day , here at the Antigua Recreation Ground.
Zaher Khan to bowl left-arm over the wicket to Carl Hooper.
Zaheer Khan that is.
99.1 Khan to Hooper, no run, on leg and middle, defended.
99.2 Khan to Hooper, one run, short pitched, goes for the hook, does not
time it at all.
99.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, through to thekeeper,
Chanderpaul plays a very loose shot outside the off, beaten!
99.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, pushed towards point.
99.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, well pitched up, outside the off,
leans forward and defends.
99.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, bouncer! sails through to Ratra.
End of over 100 (1 run) West Indies 267/4 (trail by 246 runs)
Z Khan 21-3-62-2 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 73* (136b 8x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 28* (83b 4x4)
100.1 Srinath to Hooper, no run, outside the off, left alone.
100.2 Srinath to Hooper, one run, on the pads, tucked around the corner
100.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run
100.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, short of a length, pushed towards
mid-on.
100.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run
100.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 101 (1 run) West Indies 268/4 (trail by 245 runs)
J Srinath 24-10-38-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 74* (138b 8x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 28* (87b 4x4)
101.1 Khan to Hooper, no run, pushed to mid-off.
101.2 Khan to Hooper, no run, pushed to mid-off, Hooper starts for the
quick single, then says no, Chanderpaul turns around and dives in,
makes it on time as Tendulkar breaks the stumps.
101.3 Khan to Hooper, no run, defended.
101.4 Khan to Hooper, no run, gets right behind the line, defends.
101.5 Khan to Hooper, one run, dabs this one to covers and takes a quick
single.
101.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, one run, pushed firmly to deep mid-on, takes a
quick single.
End of over 102 (2 runs) West Indies 270/4 (trail by 243 runs)
Z Khan 22-3-64-2 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 29* (88b 4x4) CL Hooper 75* (143b 8x4 1x6)
102.1 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, on leg and middle, defended.
102.2 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, hardly any pace in this one,
Chanderpaul waits for this one to arrive, defends.
102.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, one run, takes a quick single to backward
of point.
102.4 Srinath to Hooper, no run, nicely timed, straight to the man at
covers.
102.5 Srinath to Hooper, no run, Bouncer! pitched half way down the
track, Hooper does not even duck, just lets it pass by.
102.6 Srinath to Hooper, no run, forward in defence.
End of over 103 (1 run) West Indies 271/4 (trail by 242 runs)
J Srinath 25-10-39-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 30* (91b 4x4) CL Hooper 75* (146b 8x4 1x6)
103.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run
103.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, over-pitched, driven to mid-off.
103.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, defended back down the track.
103.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run
103.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run
103.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends.
End of over 104 (maiden) West Indies 271/4 (trail by 242 runs)
Z Khan 23-4-64-2 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 75* (146b 8x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 30* (97b 4x4)
Srinath to continue.
Very interesting stat: Javagal Srinath, in this series, has a
strike rate of a wicket of every 96 balls bowled! His average is
around the 40 runs mark too.
104.1 Srinath to Hooper, no run, outside the off, Hooper defends.
104.2 Srinath to Hooper, no run, pushed to Ganguly at covers.
104.3 Srinath to Hooper, no run, just outside the off, forward in
defence.
104.4 Srinath to Hooper, no run, outside the off, left alone to Ratra.
104.5 Srinath to Hooper, no run, outside the off, played down to backward
of point.
104.6 Srinath to Hooper, no run, medium pace delivery, just outside the
off, Hooper does not bother to smash it away, pushes in defence.
End of over 105 (maiden) West Indies 271/4 (trail by 242 runs)
J Srinath 26-11-39-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 30* (97b 4x4) CL Hooper 75* (152b 8x4 1x6)
105.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, pushed to backward
point.
105.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, left alone.
105.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, plays a loose shot,
beaten, Ratra does not collect it cleanly, ball keeping low.
105.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run
105.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, down th eleg side, Ratra strugglign
with the injured finger, does not take it neatly.
105.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, pushed to mid-on.
End of over 106 (maiden) West Indies 271/4 (trail by 242 runs)
Z Khan 24-5-64-2 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 75* (152b 8x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 30* (103b 4x4)
In the last seven overs just five runs have been scored.
Srinath continues...
106.1 Srinath to Hooper, no run, darting in to the batsman, defended.
106.2 Srinath to Hooper, no run, outside the off, played down to backward
point.
106.3 Srinath to Hooper, no run, wide outside the off, flashy shot
attempted, beaten.
106.4 Srinath to Hooper, no run, goes forward and defends.
106.5 Srinath to Hooper, no run, outside the off, left alone.
106.6 Srinath to Hooper, no run, left alone.
End of over 107 (maiden) West Indies 271/4 (trail by 242 runs)
J Srinath 27-12-39-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 30* (103b 4x4) CL Hooper 75* (158b 8x4 1x6)
Not a single boundary in the last 13 overs.
107.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, left alone.
107.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, well up to the batsman, driven
straight back to the bowler, allows it to go through to mid-off.
107.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, left alone.
The bowling has been very steady, has slowed down the scoring a
lot.
107.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, forward in defence.
Just five runs scored in the last 58 balls, it is getting a bit
dull...
107.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, FOUR, short, outside the off, cut down to
third-man fence for four!
107.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, down the leg, through to Ratra.
End of over 108 (4 runs) West Indies 275/4 (trail by 238 runs)
Z Khan 25-5-68-2 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 75* (158b 8x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 34* (109b 5x4)
Srinath continues!
108.1 Srinath to Hooper, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper.
108.2 Srinath to Hooper, no run, played to backward point.
Srinath is slowly closing on the strike rate of 100 balls for a
wicket in this series, it is 97.3 now.
108.3 Srinath to Hooper, no run, outside the off, played to covers.
108.4 Srinath to Hooper, no run, Hooper in no hurry at all, goes forward
and defends.
108.5 Srinath to Hooper, no run, forward in defence.
108.6 Srinath to Hooper, no run
End of over 109 (maiden) West Indies 275/4 (trail by 238 runs)
J Srinath 28-13-39-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 34* (109b 5x4) CL Hooper 75* (164b 8x4 1x6)
109.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, walks forward and defends.
109.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run
109.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up on the middle and off,
played back to the bowler
109.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump,
Chander paul walks across and plays it to the mid on region
109.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, short delivery on the mieeld and leg,
turned away to the sqaure leg region
109.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, short delivery wide of the off stump,
no shot offered
End of over 110 (maiden) West Indies 275/4 (trail by 238 runs)
Z Khan 26-6-68-2 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 75* (164b 8x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 34* (115b 5x4)
Srinath gets a breather, Nehra back into the attack, over the
stumps to Hooper
110.1 Nehra to Hooper, no run
110.2 Nehra to Hooper, three runs, short and wide outisde the off, Hooper
goes back and smashes it past the cover fielder, Tendulkar gives
chase and fields the ball inches away from the rope
110.3 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run
110.4 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, short and wide outisde the off,
Chanderpaul unnecessarily follws it, but misses the shot
110.5 Nehra to Chanderpaul, FOUR, short and touch wide of the off stump,
Canhderpaul goes back and plays it past the short third man,
classic shot
110.6 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 111 (7 runs) West Indies 282/4 (trail by 231 runs)
A Nehra 22-6-70-0 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 78* (166b 8x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 38* (119b 6x4)
111.1 Khan to Hooper, FOUR, short and wide outisde the off, can't bowl
like that to King Carl!, just goes back and cut it for a glorious
four
111.2 Khan to Hooper, two runs, on the pads, eased through mid-wicket
Khan coming around the wicket to the right hander now
111.3 Khan to Hooper, no run, wide delivery down the leg side, Ratra
dives full lenght to collect the ball
111.4 Khan to Hooper, no run, pitched up on the middle and off, driven
down the gound to the mid off region
111.5 Khan to Hooper, no run
111.6 Khan to Hooper, no run, full and on the off, defended
End of over 112 (6 runs) West Indies 288/4 (trail by 225 runs)
Z Khan 27-6-74-2 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 38* (119b 6x4) CL Hooper 84* (172b 9x4 1x6)
112.1 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, beaten.
112.2 Nehra to Chanderpaul, two runs, on the pads, eased through mid-
wicket for a couple
112.3 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends.
112.4 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, defended
112.5 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, defended again.
112.6 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
End of over 113 (2 runs) West Indies 290/4 (trail by 223 runs)
A Nehra 23-6-72-0 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 84* (172b 9x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 40* (125b 6x4)
Ganguly to have a bowl now.
113.1 Ganguly to Hooper, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
113.2 Ganguly to Hooper, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
113.3 Ganguly to Hooper, one run, tucked around the corner for a single.
113.4 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, no run
113.5 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, no run, slower delivery, forward in
defence.
113.6 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, no run, just outside the off, defended.
End of over 114 (1 run) West Indies 291/4 (trail by 222 runs)
SC Ganguly 4-0-8-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 85* (175b 9x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 40* (128b 6x4)
Match State: Drinks
Welcome back!
114.1 Nehra to Hooper, no run, angling away from the batsman, lapse in
concentration, plays and misses outside the off.
114.2 Nehra to Hooper, no run, on middle and leg, gets right behind the
line and defends.
114.3 Nehra to Hooper, no run, left through to the keeper.
114.4 Nehra to Hooper, no run
114.5 Nehra to Hooper, no run
114.6 Nehra to Hooper, no run, pushed firmly to mid-off
End of over 115 (maiden) West Indies 291/4 (trail by 222 runs)
A Nehra 24-7-72-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 40* (128b 6x4) CL Hooper 85* (181b 9x4 1x6)
115.1 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, no run, gentle delivery, Chanderpaul goes
forward in defence.
115.2 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, no run
115.3 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, defended.
115.4 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, no run, slightly short, keeps very low,
played to mid-on
115.5 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, no run, well pitched up, forward in
defence.
115.6 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, two runs, tucked around the corner, batsmen
take one, Srinath is the fielder, they go through for an easy two!
End of over 116 (2 runs) West Indies 293/4 (trail by 220 runs)
SC Ganguly 5-0-10-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 85* (181b 9x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 42* (134b 6x4)
116.1 Nehra to Hooper, no run, defended.
116.2 Nehra to Hooper, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
116.3 Nehra to Hooper, no run, played neatly to square leg.
116.4 Nehra to Hooper, no run, on leg and middle, Hooper happy to defend
it down.
21 runs away from avoiding the follow-on.
116.5 Nehra to Hooper, no run, on the pads, played to the leg side.
116.6 Nehra to Hooper, no run, rising delivery, fends it down.
End of over 117 (maiden) West Indies 293/4 (trail by 220 runs)
A Nehra 25-8-72-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 42* (134b 6x4) CL Hooper 85* (187b 9x4 1x6)
117.1 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, no run, on leg and middle, played
defensively.
In the last 18 overs just 27 runs have been scored. Says a lot
about the cricket being played in Antigua today.
117.2 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, one run, driven straight to mid-off, takes
a single.
117.3 Ganguly to Hooper, no run, DROPPED! hit straight back to Ganguly,
puts down the catch, seems to have injured his thumb!
117.4 Ganguly to Hooper, no run, played to mid-wicket.
117.5 Ganguly to Hooper, no run, defended.
117.6 Ganguly to Hooper, no run, keeps a bit low, defended.
End of over 118 (1 run) West Indies 294/4 (trail by 219 runs)
SC Ganguly 6-0-11-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 43* (136b 6x4) CL Hooper 85* (191b 9x4 1x6)
118.1 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
played to the sqaure leg region
118.2 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, same kind of delivery, played to
sqaure leg
118.3 Nehra to Chanderpaul, legbye: one run, pitched up on the middle and
going down leg, hits the pads and goes to the fine leg region
118.4 Nehra to Hooper, no run, on the pads, defended
118.5 Nehra to Hooper, two runs, pitched up on the off, just wide of the
stumps, Hooper goes back and cut it past the point fielder
118.6 Nehra to Hooper, one run, short dleivery outisde the off, tapped in
front of the wicket and qucik single taken
End of over 119 (4 runs) West Indies 298/4 (trail by 215 runs)
A Nehra 26-8-75-0 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 88* (194b 9x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 43* (139b 6x4)
119.1 Ganguly to Hooper, SIX, good lenght delivery on the middle and leg,
Hooper moves forward and lofts it over the long on fence, King
Carl moves on!
119.2 Ganguly to Hooper, no run, just short of a lenght on the off,
defended
119.3 Ganguly to Hooper, two runs, short dleivry down the leg side,
helped on it's way to the fine leg region, easy couple brings
Hooper 4 short of a TON
119.4 Ganguly to Hooper, no run, defended outside the off
119.5 Ganguly to Hooper, FOUR, Hundred up for King Carl!, pitched up on
the off, driven down the ground to the long off fence, Hooper's
amazing run of consistency continues!
119.6 Ganguly to Hooper, no run
End of over 120 (12 runs) West Indies 310/4 (trail by 203 runs)
SC Ganguly 7-0-23-0 (1nb) - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 43* (139b 6x4) CL Hooper 100* (200b 10x4 2x6)
120.1 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump,
defended
120.2 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, on the off and full, defended
120.3 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, good lenght delivery on the middle
and leg, played to the on side
120.4 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, wide delivery down the leg side,
Ratra had to dive full lenght to his right to collect it
120.5 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run
120.6 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, short dleivery wide of the off stump,
defended
End of over 121 (maiden) West Indies 310/4 (trail by 203 runs)
A Nehra 27-9-75-0 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 100* (200b 10x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 43* (145b 6x4)
Zaheer Khan back into the attack, bowling left arm spin!!
121.1 Khan to Hooper, no run, flighted on the off, defended
Khan around the wicket to the right hander
121.2 Khan to Hooper, no run
121.3 Khan to Hooper, no run, on the off, played to the off side
121.4 Khan to Hooper, no run, tossed up wide of the off stump, padded
away
121.5 Khan to Hooper, no run, on the middle and leg, played to the sqaure
leg region
121.6 Khan to Hooper, no run, on the middle and leg again, played to the
mid on region
End of over 122 (maiden) West Indies 310/4 (trail by 203 runs)
Z Khan 28-7-74-2 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 43* (145b 6x4) CL Hooper 100* (206b 10x4 2x6)
122.1 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, played to the mid on region
122.2 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run
122.3 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, short delivery on the off, defended
122.4 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, fulltoss on the off, played back to
the bowler
122.5 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run
122.6 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 123 (maiden) West Indies 310/4 (trail by 203 runs)
A Nehra 28-10-75-0 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 100* (206b 10x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 43* (151b 6x4)
123.1 Khan to Hooper, one run, played to the short fine leg region, easy
single taken
123.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, wide on the off, no shot offered
123.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, FOUR, fulltoss on the off, Chander moves
across and plays it to the long on fence, as easy as it gets
123.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run
123.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, played to the mid on region
123.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, flighted on the off, played to the off
side
End of over 124 (5 runs) West Indies 315/4 (trail by 198 runs)
Z Khan 29-7-79-2 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 101* (207b 10x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 47* (156b 7x4)
Tendulkar is back, can he give the Indians a break through?
124.1 Tendulkar to Hooper, one run
124.2 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run
124.3 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, FOUR, short and outside the off, cut away
for four, that is his fifty! Another fighting innings from the
Guyanese batsman.
124.4 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the leg, left alone.
124.5 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run
124.6 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 125 (10 runs) West Indies 320/4 (trail by 193 runs)
SR Tendulkar 19-2-64-1 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 102* (208b 10x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 51* (161b 8x4)
Zaheer Khan to continue, left-arm spin, around the wicket.
125.1 Khan to Hooper, legbye: one run, off the pads, down to fine leg.
125.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, FOUR, long hop, outside the off, smashed
forward of point for four!
125.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, FOUR, full-toss, down on knee and the
horizontal bat shot - swung high over mid-wicket for four!
125.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, flat and quick, forward in defence.
125.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, quicker through the air, outside the
off, left alone.
125.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, two runs, tucked around the corner, it is
Srinath the fielder, Chanderpaul takes the second run!
End of over 126 (11 runs) West Indies 331/4 (trail by 182 runs)
Z Khan 30-7-89-2 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 102* (209b 10x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 61* (166b 10x4)
Now that Windies have avoided the follow-on, runs have started to
flow.
Spin bowling is not Zaheer Khan's real trade, it all adds to the
bowling confusion India is facing now.
126.1 Tendulkar to Hooper, SIX, SMACK! what a blow - hit high over long
on, that is going a long long way, way over long on for six!
126.2 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, played to square leg.
126.3 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run
126.4 Tendulkar to Hooper, two runs, whipped away, Das diving to his
left, gets a hand to it, palms it away like a goal-keeper, Hooper
survives another catch, two runs for it.
126.5 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, defended
126.6 Tendulkar to Hooper, one run, takes a single and that is Tea here
at Antigua.
End of over 127 (9 runs) West Indies 340/4 (trail by 173 runs)
SR Tendulkar 20-2-73-1 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 111* (215b 10x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 61* (166b 10x4)
The first hour was quite a dull and defensive one, in the first 18
overs after lunch just 27 runs were scored.
Hooper has cut loose and the runs have been coming at a quicker
rate.
Hooper is unbeaten 111 - his third hundred of the series. His
scores in the series so far has been - 233, 50, 22, 115 and 111
not out.
What a player!
Chanderpaul is unbeaten on 61. His scores in the series - 140, 1,
67 not out, 101 not out and now 61 not out.
The two batsmen are realy relishing this Indian bowling.
Till now they have scored 901 runs in the series between them.
We will be back shortly with all the live action.
Welcome back, the players are back in the middle, we are all ready
for the start of the last session of the day
Zaheer Khan to continue, back to fast bowling!
127.1 Khan to Hooper, no run, pitched up wide of the off stumps, driven
straight to the mif off fielder
127.2 Khan to Hooper, no run, again pitched up, just wide of the off
stump, played to the mid on region
127.3 Khan to Hooper, no run, cut away to the point region
127.4 Khan to Hooper, no run, full and on the middle and leg, defended
127.5 Khan to Hooper, no run
127.6 Khan to Hooper, no run, wide delivery on the off, Hooper not
intrested
End of over 128 (maiden) West Indies 340/4 (trail by 173 runs)
Z Khan 31-8-89-2 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 61* (166b 10x4) CL Hooper 111* (221b 10x4 3x6)
128.1 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, slow delivery on the off, no shot
offered
128.2 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, good lenght delivery on the off,
defended
128.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, two runs, pitched up on the off, driven
wide of the cover fielder, easy couple taken
128.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, wide delivery on the off, left
alone
128.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, played to the on side
128.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up just wide of the off
stump, played to the mid on region, straight to the fielder
End of over 129 (2 runs) West Indies 342/4 (trail by 171 runs)
J Srinath 29-13-41-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 111* (221b 10x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 63* (172b 10x4)
129.1 Khan to Hooper, no run, pitched up on the middle, sqaures Hooper
up, defended
129.2 Khan to Hooper, no run, good lenght delivery on the off and angling
across the right hander, played to the mid off region
129.3 Khan to Hooper, no run, played to the cover region, just wide of
the fielder but no chance of a run
129.4 Khan to Hooper, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
turned to the sqaure leg region
129.5 Khan to Hooper, FOUR, Beauty!, pitched up wide of the off stump,
Hooper moves across and drives it past the cover feilder
129.6 Khan to Hooper, one run, driven wide of the cover fielder, qucik
single taken
End of over 130 (5 runs) West Indies 347/4 (trail by 166 runs)
Z Khan 32-8-94-2 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 116* (227b 11x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 63* (172b 10x4)
130.1 Srinath to Hooper, no run
130.2 Srinath to Hooper, no run, short delivery, defended
130.3 Srinath to Hooper, three runs, pitched up wide of the off stump,
driven down the ground to the long off region, mix up in the
middle while attempting the third run, but the throw was weak and
the batsmen are safe
130.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, FOUR, short and wide outisde the off, not
even a touch of life in the delivery, cut away to the backward of
sqaure fence
130.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run
130.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, one run, played to the third man region
easy single to end the over
End of over 131 (8 runs) West Indies 355/4 (trail by 158 runs)
J Srinath 30-13-49-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 68* (175b 11x4) CL Hooper 119* (230b 11x4 3x6)
131.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up on the pads, played
straight to the sqaure leg fielder
131.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, wide dleivery on the off, touch of
swing in that delivery, no shot offered
131.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, played to the mid on region
131.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, one run, fulltoss on the pads, Chanderpaul
moves across and plays it to the fine leg region
131.5 Khan to Hooper, no run, good delviery on the off and swinging away
from the right hander, efge taken and the ball goes to the first
slip at one bounce
131.6 Khan to Hooper, no run
End of over 132 (1 run) West Indies 356/4 (trail by 157 runs)
Z Khan 33-8-95-2 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 69* (179b 11x4) CL Hooper 119* (232b 11x4 3x6)
132.1 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, short delivery on the off, played
to the mid on region
132.2 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump
and moving further away, no shot offered
132.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, full and wide on the off, driven
off the front foot to the cover region
132.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run
132.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, played back to the bowler
132.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, wide delivery on the off, left
alone to the keeper
End of over 133 (maiden) West Indies 356/4 (trail by 157 runs)
J Srinath 31-14-49-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 119* (232b 11x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 69* (185b 11x4)
133.1 Khan to Hooper, one run, short delivery angling across the batsman,
Hooper moves back, opens the face of the bat and runs it down to
third man region
133.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, good lenght delivery wide of the off
stump, no shot offered
133.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, quciker delivery, pitched up on the
off, defended
133.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up on the off, driven straight
to the mid off fielder
133.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, on the middle and leg, turned away to
the sqaure leg region
133.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up on the off, just wide of
the stumps, Chanderpaul leans forward and plays it to the extra-
cover region
End of over 134 (1 run) West Indies 357/4 (trail by 156 runs)
Z Khan 34-8-96-2 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 120* (233b 11x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 69* (190b 11x4)
Srinath to continue
134.1 Srinath to Hooper, no run, pitched up on the off, played back to
the bowler
134.2 Srinath to Hooper, no run, good delivery, on the off and cutting
into the batsman, played to the on side
134.3 Srinath to Hooper, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump,
defended
134.4 Srinath to Hooper, bye: one run, wide delivery down the leg side,
Ratra dives and gets a hand to it but not able to stop the single
134.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, played back to the bowler
134.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, good lenght delivery on the off,
pushed to the off side
End of over 135 (1 run, maiden) West Indies 358/4 (trail by 155 runs)
J Srinath 32-15-49-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 120* (237b 11x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 69* (192b 11x4)
135.1 Khan to Hooper, no run, full and on the off, pushed to the covers
135.2 Khan to Hooper, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump and going
further away, no shot offered
135.3 Khan to Hooper, no run, on the middle and leg, tapped to the on
side, Cahnderpaul was keen on a single but Hooper stayed his
ground
135.4 Khan to Hooper, no run, on the off, the ball kept low after hitting
the deck, left alone for the keeper
135.5 Khan to Hooper, no run, pitched up just wide of the off stump,
Hooper moves forward and plays it to the point region
135.6 Khan to Hooper, no run, played to the cover region
End of over 136 (maiden) West Indies 358/4 (trail by 155 runs)
Z Khan 35-9-96-2 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 69* (192b 11x4) CL Hooper 120* (243b 11x4 3x6)
136.1 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up on the off, defended
136.2 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, short and wide outside the off, the
ball again kept low, Chanderpual goes for the cut but misses the
target
136.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run
136.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up on the pads, played to
the on side
136.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, on the off and full, defended
136.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, played to the point, end of another
maiden over
End of over 137 (maiden) West Indies 358/4 (trail by 155 runs)
J Srinath 33-16-49-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 120* (243b 11x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 69* (198b 11x4)
137.1 Khan to Hooper, no run, just short of a lenght delviery on the
middle, played back to the bowler
137.2 Khan to Hooper, no run, short and just wide fo the off stump, left
alone
137.3 Khan to Hooper, no run
137.4 Khan to Hooper, no run
137.5 Khan to Hooper, one run, cut away wide of the point fielder
137.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, played to the mid-wicket region
End of over 138 (1 run) West Indies 359/4 (trail by 154 runs)
Z Khan 36-9-97-2 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 121* (248b 11x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 69* (199b 11x4)
138.1 Srinath to Hooper, no run, outside the off, played to covers.
138.2 Srinath to Hooper, no run, slower delivery, darting in, defended.
138.3 Srinath to Hooper, no run, outside the off, quite harmless stuff,
left alone.
138.4 Srinath to Hooper, no run, well pitched up, just outside the off,
defended.
138.5 Srinath to Hooper, no run, down the leg side, through to the
keeper.
138.6 Srinath to Hooper, no run, pushed to covers. Another maiden over!
End of over 139 (maiden) West Indies 359/4 (trail by 154 runs)
J Srinath 34-17-49-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 69* (199b 11x4) CL Hooper 121* (254b 11x4 3x6)
139.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, driven to mid-on.
139.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, played to covers.
These two batsmen have been together for 65 overs now - and have
added 163 runs.
139.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, one run, pushed to mid-wicket, takes a quick
single.
139.4 Khan to Hooper, no run, pushed to mid-off.
139.5 Khan to Hooper, no run, played in defence.
139.6 Khan to Hooper, FOUR, short, outside the off, cut away for four!
End of over 140 (5 runs) West Indies 364/4 (trail by 149 runs)
Z Khan 37-9-102-2 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 70* (202b 11x4) CL Hooper 125* (257b 12x4 3x6)
140.1 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, angling in from outside the off, bat
and pad close together in defence.
140.2 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, left alone.
140.3 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run
140.4 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, short, pulled away, straight to the
man at square leg.
140.5 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, sliding down the leg, hit on the pad,
a lazy enquiry for lbw, not out any day.
140.6 Nehra to Chanderpaul, FOUR, outside the off, cut away down to
square third-man fence, Zaheer Khan comes around, does not bend
low to pick the ball up, tries some fancy footwork, manages to
kick the ball over the ropes for four! says a lot about the
cricket today!
End of over 141 (4 runs) West Indies 368/4 (trail by 145 runs)
A Nehra 29-10-79-0 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 125* (257b 12x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 74* (208b 12x4)
Tendulkar brought in to replace Zaheer Khan.
141.1 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, allows the ball to hit the pad
141.2 Tendulkar to Hooper, one run, played around the corner.
141.3 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run
141.4 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run
141.5 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, forward in defence.
141.6 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, allows the ball to hit the pad.
End of over 142 (1 run) West Indies 369/4 (trail by 144 runs)
SR Tendulkar 21-2-74-1 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 126* (259b 12x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 74* (212b 12x4)
20 more overs to go in the day. This match is meandering to a
draw...
142.1 Nehra to Hooper, no run, outside the off, left alone.
142.2 Nehra to Hooper, no run, outside the off, played to point.
142.3 Nehra to Hooper, no run, outside the off, left alone.
142.4 Nehra to Hooper, one run, pushed firmly to deep mid-off.
142.5 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, pushed to mid-wicket.
142.6 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 143 (1 run) West Indies 370/4 (trail by 143 runs)
A Nehra 30-10-80-0 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 127* (263b 12x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 74* (214b 12x4)
Match State: Drinks
143.1 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, bowling some two feet outside the line
of leg, slow turn in, Hooper takes it on the pad.
143.2 Tendulkar to Hooper, one run, played to mid-wicket.
143.3 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, defended.
143.4 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, defended.
143.5 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, way down the leg side.
143.6 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, hit on the pad.
End of over 144 (1 run) West Indies 371/4 (trail by 142 runs)
SR Tendulkar 22-2-75-1 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 128* (265b 12x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 74* (218b 12x4)
144.1 Nehra to Hooper, no run, pushed to mid-off.
144.2 Nehra to Hooper, one run, cut away.
144.3 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run
144.4 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run
144.5 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run
144.6 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 145 (1 run) West Indies 372/4 (trail by 141 runs)
A Nehra 31-10-81-0 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 129* (267b 12x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 74* (222b 12x4)
145.1 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, full toss, Hooper could have hit it
anywhere for four or six, taps it to covers. Looks like the
players have lost interest in this game.
145.2 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, defended.
145.3 Tendulkar to Hooper, no run, defended.
145.4 Tendulkar to Hooper, one run, another fulltoss, hit down the ground
to long off.
145.5 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run
145.6 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, one run, tucked around the corner.
End of over 146 (2 runs) West Indies 374/4 (trail by 139 runs)
SR Tendulkar 23-2-77-1 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 75* (224b 12x4) CL Hooper 130* (271b 12x4 3x6)
146.1 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run
146.2 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run
146.3 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, played to square leg.
146.4 Nehra to Chanderpaul, one run, tucked around the corner.
146.5 Nehra to Hooper, no run
146.6 Nehra to Hooper, FOUR, Fetch that! cracking extra cover drive for
four!
End of over 147 (5 runs) West Indies 379/4 (trail by 134 runs)
A Nehra 32-10-86-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 76* (228b 12x4) CL Hooper 134* (273b 13x4 3x6)
147.1 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, played to deep mid-on.
147.2 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, played to deep mid-on.
147.3 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, one run, tucked around the corner.
147.4 Tendulkar to Hooper, one run, driven down the ground to long off.
147.5 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run
147.6 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 148 (2 runs) West Indies 381/4 (trail by 132 runs)
SR Tendulkar 24-2-79-1 - Factory Road End
CL Hooper 135* (274b 13x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 77* (233b 12x4)
148.1 Nehra to Hooper, no run
148.2 Nehra to Hooper, no run, wide outside the off, left alone. So much
so for attractive cricket!
148.3 Nehra to Hooper, one run, outside the off, cutsit down to third-
man.
148.4 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, angling in , defended.
148.5 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, goes forward and plays the ball to
covers.
148.6 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, played to mid-on.
End of over 149 (1 run) West Indies 382/4 (trail by 131 runs)
A Nehra 33-10-87-0 - Pavilion End
CL Hooper 136* (277b 13x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 77* (236b 12x4)
149.1 Tendulkar to Hooper, OUT: bowled some two feet outside the leg,
Hooper trying to clear the ground, gets a thick top edge, ball
goes up in the air and Nehra takes a comfortable catch at cover.
West Indies 382/5, Partnership of 186
CL Hooper c Nehra b Tendulkar 136 (278b 13x4 3x6)
S Chanderpaul 77* (236b 12x4) SR Tendulkar 24.1-2-79-2
Tendulkar seems to have learned a lot from a certain Ashley Giles,
been bowling outside the leg to Hooper for a while now.
Ridley Jacobs is the new batsman
149.2 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
149.3 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
149.4 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
149.5 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
149.6 Tendulkar to Jacobs, one run, played down to deep square leg.
End of over 150 (1 run) West Indies 383/5 (trail by 130 runs)
SR Tendulkar 25-2-80-2 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 1* (5b) S Chanderpaul 77* (236b 12x4)
150.1 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, angling in from outside the off, defended.
150.2 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, short delivery outisde the off, defended
150.3 Nehra to Jacobs, no run
150.4 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, pitched up wide of the off, played wide of
the cover fiedler, Jacob's keen on a single, send back by the non-
striker
150.5 Nehra to Jacobs, no run
150.6 Nehra to Jacobs, no run
End of over 151 (maiden) West Indies 383/5 (trail by 130 runs)
A Nehra 34-11-87-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 77* (236b 12x4) RD Jacobs 1* (11b)
151.1 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, wide dleivery down the leg side,
Chanderpaul not intrested
151.2 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, quicker delivery on the middle
and leg, defended
151.3 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, wide down the leg, padded away
151.4 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run
151.5 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, on the off, turned away to the
point region
151.6 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up on the middle, turned
away to the on side
End of over 152 (maiden) West Indies 383/5 (trail by 130 runs)
SR Tendulkar 26-3-80-2 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 1* (11b) S Chanderpaul 77* (242b 12x4)
Nehra to continue
152.1 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, just short of a lenght on the middle and
leg, played to the mid on region
152.2 Nehra to Jacobs, FOUR, pitched up on off, Jacob's moves across
takes it on the half-volley and drives it down the ground to the
long on fence, Srinath gives the chase but the ball wins!
152.3 Nehra to Jacobs, no run
152.4 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, wide delivery outisde the off, no shot
offered
152.5 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, played back to the bowler
152.6 Nehra to Jacobs, no run
End of over 153 (4 runs) West Indies 387/5 (trail by 126 runs)
A Nehra 35-11-91-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 77* (242b 12x4) RD Jacobs 5* (17b 1x4)
153.1 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, wide outside the leg, padded away
153.2 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, quicker delivery again down the
leg, defended
153.3 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, on the pads, Chanderapul moves
forward and pads it away
153.4 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, played off the front foot to the
mid on region
153.5 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, on the leg side and wide of the
stump, padded away
153.6 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 154 (maiden) West Indies 387/5 (trail by 126 runs)
SR Tendulkar 27-4-80-2 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 5* (17b 1x4) S Chanderpaul 77* (248b 12x4)
Eight overs left for the day
154.1 Srinath to Jacobs, no run, short delivery on the middle and off,
defended
154.2 Srinath to Jacobs, no run, pitched up on the pads, played wide of
the short mid-wicket fielder, Zaheer Khan dives to his right and
stops the ball
154.3 Srinath to Jacobs, one run, just short and wide of the leg stump,
played down the fine leg region, easy single taken
154.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, slower delivery on the middle and
off, played to the off side
154.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up on the middle,
Cahnderpaul gets behind the delivery and plays it to the off side
154.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, tapped away to the point region
End of over 155 (1 run) West Indies 388/5 (trail by 125 runs)
J Srinath 35-17-50-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 6* (20b 1x4) S Chanderpaul 77* (251b 12x4)
155.1 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
155.2 Tendulkar to Jacobs, one run, played to the fine leg region
155.3 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up on the off, played to
the mid off region
155.4 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, flighted on the middle and leg,
defended
155.5 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, two runs, fulltoss on the pads, played to
the backward of sqaure fence, Nehra comes around and dives full
lenght to stop the ball from touching the fence
155.6 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 156 (3 runs) West Indies 391/5 (trail by 122 runs)
SR Tendulkar 28-4-83-2 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 7* (22b 1x4) S Chanderpaul 79* (255b 12x4)
156.1 Srinath to Jacobs, no run
156.2 Srinath to Jacobs, no run, attempted slower delivery, ends up as a
beemer, Jacob's takes his eys of the delivery and the ball misses
the stumps by a whisker
156.3 Srinath to Jacobs, no run, wide delivery on the off, no shot
offered
156.4 Srinath to Jacobs, no run, short pitched on the off, played to the
mid on region
Srinath coming around the stumps now
156.5 Srinath to Jacobs, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
turned away to the sqaure leg region
156.6 Srinath to Jacobs, one run, on the pads, played wide of the short
fine leg fielder, quick single taken, Sarandeep Singh is the
fielder and the throw misses the stumps by a mile!
End of over 157 (1 run) West Indies 392/5 (trail by 121 runs)
J Srinath 36-17-51-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 8* (28b 1x4) S Chanderpaul 79* (255b 12x4)
157.1 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
157.1 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
157.2 Tendulkar to Jacobs, two runs, pitched up on the middle and leg,
played away to the vacant sqaure leg region, easy couple added and
Jacobs
157.2 Tendulkar to Jacobs, two runs
157.3 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run, played to the mid-wicket region
157.3 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
157.4 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run, quciker delivery on the middle and
off, defended
157.4 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
157.5 Tendulkar to Jacobs, SIX, Jacobs's joins the party!, flighted
delivery on the pads, lofted with ease over the mid-wicket fence
157.5 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
157.6 Tendulkar to Jacobs, SIX, Jacobs's joins the party!, flighted
delivery on the pads, lofted with ease over the mid-wicket fence
End of over 158 (9 runs) West Indies 400/5 (trail by 113 runs)
SR Tendulkar 29-4-91-2 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 79* (255b 12x4) RD Jacobs 16* (34b 1x4 1x6)
158.1 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run
158.2 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run
158.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run
158.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run
158.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, bye: one run
158.6 Srinath to Jacobs, no run
End of over 159 (1 run, maiden) West Indies 401/5 (trail by 112 runs)
J Srinath 37-18-51-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 79* (260b 12x4) RD Jacobs 16* (35b 1x4 1x6)
159.1 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, one run, wide outside the leg, very
defensive bowling, Chanderpaul plays it around the corner.
159.2 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run, Jacobs keen to use his feet, pushes
the ball to mid-on.
159.3 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run, leans forward and defends.
159.4 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run, quicker through the air, defended.
159.5 Tendulkar to Jacobs, two runs, short outside the off, punches it
through covers for a couple of runs.
159.6 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run, tries a googly, too short, Tendulkar
completely missed it, keeping low, Jacobs tries an almighty swipe,
ball rolls towards mid-off.
End of over 160 (3 runs) West Indies 404/5 (trail by 109 runs)
SR Tendulkar 30-4-94-2 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 80* (261b 12x4) RD Jacobs 18* (40b 1x4 1x6)
160.1 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, defended.
160.2 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, bowling around the wicket, Srinath
aims an imaginary set of stumps, almost at the edge of the pitch
on the off side, lucky not to be called a wide.
160.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, defended
160.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, left alone.
160.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, wide outside the off, left alone.
Two more of that and it will be 19 maidens for Srinath.
160.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, (noball) no run, wide outside the off, not
a maiden this, umpire Tiffin spoils it by calling a no ball,
Srinath over-stepping.
160.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, this time right on target,
defended.
End of over 161 (1 run) West Indies 405/5 (trail by 108 runs)
J Srinath 38-18-52-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 18* (40b 1x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 80* (268b 12x4)
The last over of the day coming up.
It will be VVS Laxman to bowl now, right-arm off spin.
161.1 Laxman to Jacobs, no run, starts off with a delivery, wide down the
leg side.
161.2 Laxman to Jacobs, no run, pitched outside the leg, played towards
the on side.
161.3 Laxman to Jacobs, no run, quicker through the air, forward in
defence.
161.4 Laxman to Jacobs, no run, flighted, walks across and plays the ball
to the on side.
161.5 Laxman to Jacobs, no run, bowling around the wicket, cut straight
to point.
161.6 Laxman to Jacobs, no run, short outside the off, goes back and
cuts, ball goes to covers.
End of over 162 (maiden) West Indies 405/5 (trail by 108 runs)
VVS Laxman 1-1-0-0 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 80* (268b 12x4) RD Jacobs 18* (46b 1x4 1x6)
Umpire Shepherd says that is it for the day.
Just the two wickets in the day - Sarwan (51) and Hooper (136)
The 90 overs bowled in the day saw 218 runs scored.
Chanderpaul is on an unbeaten 80 and should go on to make the
hundred tomorrow.
There can only be one result here in Antigua - a draw.
The bowling was defensive for most part of the day, Hooper played
some exciting shots.
It is such a sad sight - a Test match meandering to a draw.
Blame it on the pitch, such a docile track.
Do joins us tomorrow at 1005 Hrs local time, 1935 Hrs IST, 1405 Hrs
GMT.
So long
Match State: Stumps - Day 4
Play about to begin on the final day
Ganguly starts the bowling
162.1 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, (noball) no run, good length ball on the
off, defended with soft hands, Ganguly starts by overstepping
162.1 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, one run, played down to third man
162.2 Ganguly to Jacobs, no run
162.3 Ganguly to Jacobs, no run, fuller and on the off, played back down
tyhe wicket with straight bat
162.4 Ganguly to Jacobs, no run, on the off and pushed trough full,
Jacobs walks across the stumps and works the ball away to the on
side
162.5 Ganguly to Jacobs, no run, just short of a length and on the pads,
tucked away to square leg
162.6 Ganguly to Jacobs, no run, full and on the pads, tapped to the on
side, no run and end of the first over of the final day
End of over 163 (2 runs) West Indies 407/5 (trail by 106 runs)
SC Ganguly 8-0-25-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 81* (270b 12x4) RD Jacobs 18* (51b 1x4 1x6)
Tendulkar starting off with Ganguly
163.1 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up an don the pads, off
spin to begin, defended
163.2 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, one run, full toss on the pads, flicked
to midwicket
163.3 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
163.4 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run, full and on the off, stroked to mid
off
163.5 Tendulkar to Jacobs, SIX, short and outside the leg stump, long
hop, Jacobs roocks back and thumps the ball over square leg, good
clean hit, big six that
163.6 Tendulkar to Jacobs, one run, well flighted and on the off, Jacobs
walks across his stumps and flicks to long on for a single
End of over 164 (8 runs) West Indies 415/5 (trail by 98 runs)
SR Tendulkar 31-4-102-2 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 25* (55b 1x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 82* (272b 12x4)
164.1 Ganguly to Jacobs, no run, full and on the off, tapped to short
midwicket
164.2 Ganguly to Jacobs, no run, full and on the pads, worked away easily
to square leg
164.3 Ganguly to Jacobs, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended caredfully back to the off side
164.4 Ganguly to Jacobs, no run, and once again a persistent leg stump
line, worked away to the on side but straight to the fielder
164.5 Ganguly to Jacobs, no run, fuller and closer to the off stump,
played back down the wicket with the full face of a dead straight
bat
164.6 Ganguly to Jacobs, one run, the last ball is worked away behind
square for a single and Jacobs keeps the strike
End of over 165 (1 run) West Indies 416/5 (trail by 97 runs)
SC Ganguly 9-0-26-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 26* (61b 1x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 82* (272b 12x4)
165.1 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended
165.2 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
165.3 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
165.4 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run, faster, fuller and on the pads, flick
played and missed, rapped on the pads
165.5 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
165.6 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run, full and on the pads yet again,
defended carefully
End of over 166 (maiden) West Indies 416/5 (trail by 97 runs)
SR Tendulkar 32-5-102-2 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 82* (272b 12x4) RD Jacobs 26* (67b 1x4 2x6)
166.1 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, two runs
166.2 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, no run
166.3 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, no run
166.4 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the pads, tapped to the
on side
166.5 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, no run, just short of a length and drifting
onto the pads, played to square leg
166.6 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, one run, back of a length and on the pads
tapped away to deep backward square
End of over 167 (3 runs) West Indies 419/5 (trail by 94 runs)
SC Ganguly 10-0-29-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 85* (278b 12x4) RD Jacobs 26* (67b 1x4 2x6)
167.1 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, no run, back of a length and again on the
legs, tapped to the on side
167.2 Tendulkar to Chanderpaul, one run, just short of a good length and
on the pads, tapped away to the on side, Srinath dives and fields
167.3 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run, slower one on the legs, drifting in,
tosed up a bit more too, played to the on side, off the leading
edge back towards mid on
167.4 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run, once again ball not really coming onto
the bat, defended
167.5 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
167.6 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run, fuller and on the pads, stroked back
down the wicket to the man at mid on
End of over 168 (1 run) West Indies 420/5 (trail by 93 runs)
SR Tendulkar 33-5-103-2 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 86* (280b 12x4) RD Jacobs 26* (71b 1x4 2x6)
168.1 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, not really
much speed on the ball, driven towards mid off
168.2 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
Chanderpaul walks across the stumps and flicks to square leg
168.3 Ganguly to Jacobs, no run, fuller and on the off this time, slanted
towards slip, defended back to the off side
168.4 Ganguly to Jacobs, no run, fuller and pushed through a bit wider
outside the off, played to point with an angled bat
168.5 Ganguly to Jacobs, one run, full and on the off, Jacobs drops the
ball down towards mid off with soft hands and sets off for a quick
single, mid off is a bit deep and leaden footed
168.6 Ganguly to Chanderpaul, no run, full and outside the off, stroked
to point, no chance of a single there
End of over 169 (2 runs) West Indies 422/5 (trail by 91 runs)
SC Ganguly 11-0-31-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 27* (74b 1x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 87* (283b 12x4)
169.1 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
169.2 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run, on the pads and very full, driven to
mid on
169.3 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
169.4 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
169.5 Tendulkar to Jacobs, wide: two runs, full and far wide of the leg
stump, sweep played and missed, wide called
169.5 Tendulkar to Jacobs, no run
New ball being taken here. Perhaps this can bring some much needed
interest to the proceedings!
Srinath will take the new ball
End of over 170 (3 runs) West Indies 425/5 (trail by 88 runs)
J Srinath 38.1-18-52-0 (3nb) - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 87* (283b 12x4) RD Jacobs 27* (79b 1x4 2x6)
End of over 170 (3 runs) West Indies 425/5 (trail by 88 runs)
SR Tendulkar 34-5-106-2 (1w) - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 87* (283b 12x4) RD Jacobs 27* (79b 1x4 2x6)
170.1 Srinath to Chanderpaul, one run
170.2 Srinath to Jacobs, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the
off, Jacobs gets in position and creams the ball through covers
170.3 Srinath to Jacobs, one run
170.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, fuller and outside the off,
slanting away, not really express pace though, left alone
170.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, again short of a length and
slanting across the lefthander, left well alone
170.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, defended
End of over 171 (6 runs) West Indies 431/5 (trail by 82 runs)
J Srinath 39-18-58-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 32* (81b 2x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 88* (287b 12x4)
Nehra shares the new ball with Srinath
171.1 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, gentle loosener on the off,m just short of
a good length, played back down the wicket carefully
171.2 Nehra to Jacobs, FOUR, full and on the pads, actually really pon
the off but Jacobs walks across to the off side and converts the
ball to one slipping down the leg, heaved away to the on side
fence
171.3 Nehra to Jacobs, no run
171.4 Nehra to Jacobs, one run, short of a length and drifting to the on
side, pulled away to deep fine leg
171.5 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, stroked to point
with an angled bat
171.6 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, full and outside the off, swinging
away a touch, left alone
End of over 172 (5 runs) West Indies 436/5 (trail by 77 runs)
A Nehra 36-11-96-0 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 39* (87b 3x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 86* (289b 12x4)
172.1 Srinath to Jacobs, one run, full and straight played back to the on
side
172.2 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, full again and on the off, defended
to mid off
172.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, slanting away,
left alone
172.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, one run, fuller but on the pads to
Chanderpaul, easy pickings, tucked away to deep fine leg
172.5 Srinath to Jacobs, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
played insiude out and over point, innovative shot
172.6 Srinath to Jacobs, FOUR, overpitched and on the off, Jacobs gets
his foot to the pitch of the ball and flays it through covers
End of over 173 (10 runs) West Indies 446/5 (trail by 67 runs)
J Srinath 40-18-68-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 87* (291b 12x4) RD Jacobs 48* (90b 5x4 2x6)
173.1 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
173.2 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, worked away to
the on side
173.3 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone
173.4 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, full and outside the off, no shot
offered, padded away to slip
173.5 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, driven to covers
173.6 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
again, end of the over
End of over 174 (maiden) West Indies 446/5 (trail by 67 runs)
A Nehra 37-12-96-0 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 48* (90b 5x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 87* (297b 12x4)
174.1 Srinath to Jacobs, no run, full and outside the off, left alone, no
real pace from Srinath
174.2 Srinath to Jacobs, no run, just short of a good length, slanting
far outside the off, left alone
174.3 Srinath to Jacobs, no run, short ball, decentish bouncer, got tghe
heighht at least, ducked under
174.4 Srinath to Jacobs, no run, good length ball just outside the off,
slanting away, left alone
174.5 Srinath to Jacobs, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
174.6 Srinath to Jacobs, no run, slower ball outside the off, played at
and missed, the ball clisp the edge and bounces before reaching
the keeper
End of over 175 (maiden) West Indies 446/5 (trail by 67 runs)
J Srinath 41-19-68-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 87* (297b 12x4) RD Jacobs 48* (96b 5x4 2x6)
175.1 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, defended to
covers
175.2 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, short ball on the off, pull played,
straight to mid on
175.3 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, slower ball on the off, defended
carefully
175.4 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, left alone
175.5 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, stroked to mid
on
175.6 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, dreive played off the back foot, just past the
edge to the keeper
End of over 176 (maiden) West Indies 446/5 (trail by 67 runs)
A Nehra 38-13-96-0 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 48* (96b 5x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 87* (303b 12x4)
176.1 Srinath to Jacobs, two runs, good length ball on the off, driven
through covers and that is 50 for Jacobs!
176.2 Srinath to Jacobs, FOUR, short and outside the off, rank long hop,
absolutely smashed through point, fierce square cut
176.3 Srinath to Jacobs, one run, full an don the pads, Srinath
overcompensating, flicked away to deep fine leg
176.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, defended
176.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, attempted bouncer, bounces through
slowly and high, hook played and missed
176.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball on the off, a bit
of awkward bounce, prodded to point
End of over 177 (7 runs) West Indies 453/5 (trail by 60 runs)
J Srinath 42-19-75-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 55* (99b 6x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 87* (306b 12x4)
Match State: Drinks
177.1 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, back of a length and outside the off, left
alone
177.2 Nehra to Jacobs, SIX, full and on the off, slanting into the pads,
Jacobs sees it like a football and tonks the ball over long on,
away she goes over the stands and onto the roof! what a HUGE hit!
177.3 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, full and on the off, defended
177.4 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, good length ball on the off, played to
point with an angled bat
177.5 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended
177.6 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, short ball on the off, quick bouncer,
ducked under with care
End of over 178 (6 runs) West Indies 459/5 (trail by 54 runs)
A Nehra 39-13-102-0 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 87* (306b 12x4) RD Jacobs 61* (105b 6x4 3x6)
Srinath to continue.
178.1 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone to the keeper.
178.2 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, on middle and off, Chanderpaul
shuffles across and guides the ball towards point.
178.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, well up to the batsman, outside the
off, defended.
178.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, short outside the off, rising
delivery, left through to Ratra.
178.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, one run, fends the ball down towards short
fine leg and takes a quick single.
178.6 Srinath to Jacobs, no run, slower delivery, angling away from the
batsman, Jacobs allows the ball to hit the pad.
End of over 179 (1 run) West Indies 460/5 (trail by 53 runs)
J Srinath 43-19-76-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 88* (311b 12x4) RD Jacobs 61* (106b 6x4 3x6)
Zaheer Khan brought in to the attack to replace Nehra. Left-arm
over the wicket, to bowl medium pace.
179.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, gentle loosener, outside the off,
pushed to mid-on.
179.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, drifiting in to the batsman, forward
in defence.
179.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, defended.
179.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, angling in from outside the off,
forward in defence.
179.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, forward in defence.
179.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, drifting in to the batsman,
Chanderpaul in no hurry at all - defends.
End of over 180 (maiden) West Indies 460/5 (trail by 53 runs)
Z Khan 38-10-102-2 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 61* (106b 6x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 88* (317b 12x4)
Srinath to continue.
180.1 Srinath to Jacobs, no run, pitched outside the leg, hit on the pad.
180.2 Srinath to Jacobs, one run, played around the corner to fine leg
for an easy run.
180.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, angling away from the batsman, left
alone to the keeper.
180.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, played to covers,
not a chance of a single.
Srinath to bowl from a short run-up.
180.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, FOUR, digs it in short, goes for the hook,
top edge, ball flies in the air and right behind the keeper to the
sightscreen, one bounce and over the ropes.
180.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, short, goes for the pull, beaten.
End of over 181 (5 runs) West Indies 465/5 (trail by 48 runs)
J Srinath 44-19-81-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 62* (108b 6x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 92* (321b 13x4)
181.1 Khan to Jacobs, no run
181.2 Khan to Jacobs, no run
181.3 Khan to Jacobs, no run
181.4 Khan to Jacobs, one run
181.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run
181.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, FOUR, on the pads, neatly played through mid-
wicket, sweetly timed too, four!
End of over 182 (5 runs) West Indies 470/5 (trail by 43 runs)
Z Khan 39-10-107-2 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 63* (112b 6x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 96* (323b 14x4)
182.1 Srinath to Jacobs, no run
182.2 Srinath to Jacobs, no run
182.3 Srinath to Jacobs, one run, p[layed away backward of square
182.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, short and wide outside the off,
left alone
182.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, full anbd on the pads, tucked away
to the ons ide, Chanderpaul wants a single, Jacobs sends him back
182.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, short ball on the off, Chanderpaul
sways out of the way
End of over 183 (1 run) West Indies 471/5 (trail by 42 runs)
J Srinath 45-19-82-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 64* (115b 6x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 96* (326b 14x4)
183.1 Khan to Jacobs, one run, full and on the pads, played at, off the
inside edge to the on side
183.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid off
183.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, defended with bat
and pad held close together
183.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, full and slanting in to the middle
stump, defended
183.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball on the off, driven to
covers
183.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, defended
carefully
End of over 184 (1 run) West Indies 472/5 (trail by 41 runs)
Z Khan 40-10-108-2 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 65* (116b 6x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 96* (331b 14x4)
184.1 Nehra to Jacobs, FOUR, short ball outside the off, chopped hard,
off the top edge one bounce and over the ropes at third man
184.2 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, worked away to the on side
184.3 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
played to point
184.4 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, kicks up off a good length, Jacobs does
well to fend it down.
184.5 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, angling in to the batsman, Jacobs gets
behind the line and plays the ball to mid-wicket.
184.6 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, keeps low, plays it to backward square
leg.
End of over 185 (4 runs) West Indies 476/5 (trail by 37 runs)
A Nehra 40-13-106-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 96* (331b 14x4) RD Jacobs 69* (122b 7x4 3x6)
185.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, Chanderpaul walks
across and defends.
185.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, drifting in to the batsman, played to
the off side, looks for a single, decide to stay back in the end.
185.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, two runs, tucks it around the corner to fine
leg, takes one, sees that Srinath is the fielder, teases the
senior Indian player - completes the second run.
185.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, just outside the off, slashes at it,
beaten!
185.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, FOUR, full and on the pads, neatly played
through mid-wicket, sweetly timed too, ball races to th efence for
four, that is Chanderpaul's century! the third of the series!
185.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, on middle and leg, defended.
End of over 186 (6 runs) West Indies 482/5 (trail by 31 runs)
Z Khan 41-10-114-2 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 69* (122b 7x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 102* (337b 15x4)
Soon after reaching the 100, Chanderpaul did his customary kissing
the ground.
186.1 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, just outside the off, defended.
186.2 Nehra to Jacobs, FOUR, powerful shot, cracking cover drive for
four, Jacobs changing gears here, that was some shot!
186.3 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, short outside the off, slashes at it,
beaten.
186.4 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, angling in to the batsman from outside the
off, gets well behind the line and defends it safely.
186.5 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, outside the off, defended towards covers.
186.6 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, goes forward and punches the ball hard
onto the ground, ball goes to covers.
End of over 187 (4 runs) West Indies 486/5 (trail by 27 runs)
A Nehra 41-13-110-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 102* (337b 15x4) RD Jacobs 73* (128b 8x4 3x6)
187.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, played back up the pitch
187.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, foward defensive shot
187.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, played and missed, taken by keeper
187.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
taken by the keeper
187.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, gets fwd to this and plays back up the
pitch
187.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, played to the off side
End of over 188 (maiden) West Indies 486/5 (trail by 27 runs)
Z Khan 42-11-114-2 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 73* (128b 8x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 102* (343b 15x4)
188.1 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
by the keeper
188.2 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, played to bowler
188.3 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, played to the off side, single not taken
188.4 Nehra to Jacobs, FOUR, hammered back down the ground
188.5 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, fwd defends
188.6 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, taken
by the keeper
End of over 189 (4 runs) West Indies 490/5 (trail by 23 runs)
A Nehra 42-13-114-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 102* (343b 15x4) RD Jacobs 77* (134b 9x4 3x6)
Laxman been thrown the ball
189.1 Laxman to Chanderpaul, FOUR, full toss given the treatment
189.2 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, pushed back up the pitch
189.3 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, played to on side
189.4 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, foward defensive shot
189.5 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, another well defended shot
189.6 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, fwd defends, and umpire Shepherd,
calls over time and lunch
End of over 190 (4 runs) West Indies 494/5 (trail by 19 runs)
VVS Laxman 2-1-4-0 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 77* (134b 9x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 106* (349b 16x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 5
That is lunch here on the fifth day of the fourth Test match.
Chanderpaul is unbeaten on 106 and Jacobs is 77 not out.
Chanderpaul finally got to his hundred, this has been a very slow
and yet patient innings from this left-handed Guyanese batsman.
Chanderpaul's average for this series stands at 207.50
Jacobs has been in tremendous form, he has struck three sixes so
far this morning.
Jacobs hit a massive six over long on, off the bowling of Nehra,
easily the shot of this Test match - so far.
We will be back in just about 30 mins at 1645 Hrs GMT.
the players are back in the middle and we are all set for the start
of the post-lunch session
Nehra will continue, over the wicket to the left hander
190.1 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, short delivery on the off, played to the
point region
190.2 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, full and wide of the off stump, played off
the front foot to the mid off region
190.3 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, quciker delivery, on the middle and off,
played past the bowler
190.4 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, good lenght delivery on the middle and
leg, played to the on side
190.5 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, super delviery, on the off and climbed up
on the batsman after hitting the deck, Jacob's goes for the cut
and misses
190.6 Nehra to Jacobs, no run
End of over 191 (maiden) West Indies 494/5 (trail by 19 runs)
A Nehra 43-14-114-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 106* (349b 16x4) RD Jacobs 77* (140b 9x4 3x6)
Zhan coming around the wicket to the left hander
191.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up on the off, defended
191.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, just short of a length on the middle
and leg, played to the on side
191.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, short pitched delivery on the middle
and angling across the batsman, played to the off side
191.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, short delivery on the middle,
Chanderpaul walks across and plays it to the mid on region
191.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, quick yorker, just wide of the off
stump, defended
191.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, played to the mid-wicket region,
Maiden number twelve for Zaheer Khan
End of over 192 (maiden) West Indies 494/5 (trail by 19 runs)
Z Khan 43-12-114-2 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 77* (140b 9x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 106* (355b 16x4)
192.1 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, good length delivery outisde the off,
pushed to the cover region
192.2 Nehra to Jacobs, one run, short delivery outisde the off, Jacob's
moves across and taps it wide of Srinath at mid on, quick single
taken
192.3 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, short and just wide of the off stump,
played to the backward of sqaure region, Nehra does the fielding
192.4 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, played back to the bowler
192.5 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, good length delivery on the off and
angling into the left hander, defended
192.6 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, slower delivery again wide of the off
stump, cut back in sharply and hits the pads outisde the line of
the off stump, Huge appeal fro LBW, Russell Tiffin not intrested
End of over 193 (1 run) West Indies 495/5 (trail by 18 runs)
A Nehra 44-14-115-0 - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 78* (142b 9x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 106* (359b 16x4)
193.1 Khan to Jacobs, no run
193.2 Khan to Jacobs, no run, pitched up on the pads, played straight to
the mid-wicket fielder
193.3 Khan to Jacobs, two runs, good length delivery on the off, driven
wide of the cover fielder, easy couple added to the total
Zaheer Khan around the wicket to the left hander
193.4 Khan to Jacobs, no run, good lenght delivery, pitched outside leg
and came into the batsman, Jacob's goes for the flick and misses,
the ball hits the pads and the Indians plead for an LBW!
193.5 Khan to Jacobs, two runs, played of the pads to the fine leg
region, yet another easy couple taken
193.6 Khan to Jacobs, one run
End of over 194 (5 runs) West Indies 500/5 (trail by 13 runs)
Z Khan 44-12-119-2 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 83* (148b 9x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 106* (359b 16x4)
194.1 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, bit of reverse swing, defended
194.2 Nehra to Jacobs, no run
194.3 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump, played
back to the bowler at one bounce
194.4 Nehra to Jacobs, one run, just short of a lenght outisde the off,
cut away wide of the point fielder
194.5 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, short pitched delivery wide of the
off stump, Chanderpaul not intrested, the ball bounces twice
before it reaches the keeper!
194.6 Nehra to Chanderpaul, two runs, pitched up on the middle and leg,
played wide of Srinath at mid on, easy couple to end the over
End of over 195 (3 runs) West Indies 503/5 (trail by 10 runs)
A Nehra 45-14-118-0 - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 84* (152b 9x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 108* (361b 16x4)
Khan to continue, around the wicket to the left hander
195.1 Khan to Jacobs, no run, pitched up on the off and angling away,
driven straight to the cover fielder
195.2 Khan to Jacobs, two runs, again pitched up on the off, this time
Jacob's plays it into the gap on the off side
195.3 Khan to Jacobs, no run
Khan decides to come over the wicket now
195.4 Khan to Jacobs, no run
195.5 Khan to Jacobs, no run, fulltoss on the middle and off, played
straight to the mid off fielder
195.6 Khan to Jacobs, no run, qucik bouncer on the off and cutting into
the batsman, Jacob's ducks under it
End of over 196 (2 runs) West Indies 505/5 (trail by 8 runs)
Z Khan 45-12-121-2 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 108* (361b 16x4) RD Jacobs 86* (158b 9x4 3x6)
196.1 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, on the off and full,played to the
gully region
196.2 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, short delivery on the middle and
leg,played to the on side
196.3 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up on the off,played to the
point fielder at one bouncer
196.4 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, wide delivery outside the off, left
alone
196.5 Nehra to Chanderpaul, one run, quick short delivery on the off and
cutting into the lefty, Chanderpaul goes for the pull and mis-hits
it to the mid-wicket region, Laxman comes around and dives back
but not able to hold on to the ball, great effort!
196.6 Nehra to Jacobs, one run
End of over 197 (2 runs) West Indies 507/5 (trail by 6 runs)
A Nehra 46-14-120-0 - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 87* (159b 9x4 3x6) S Chanderpaul 109* (366b 16x4)
197.1 Khan to Jacobs, no run
197.2 Khan to Jacobs, no run
197.3 Khan to Jacobs, two runs, short and wide outside the off, smashed
over the point fielder
197.4 Khan to Jacobs, no run, fulltoss on the middle and leg, played to
the mid-on region
197.5 Khan to Jacobs, no run, played wide of Srinath at sqaure leg, no
runs taken
197.6 Khan to Jacobs, SIX, slower delivery on the off, taken on the half-
volley and lofted over the long off fence, into the nineties goes
Jacobs
End of over 198 (8 runs) West Indies 515/5 (lead by 2 runs)
Z Khan 46-12-129-2 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 109* (366b 16x4) RD Jacobs 95* (165b 9x4 4x6)
198.1 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run
198.2 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run
198.3 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, wide delivery down the leg side
198.4 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, short delivery just wide of the off
stump and cutting into the batsman, played to the point region
198.5 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, wide delivery outisde the off, left
alone to the keeper
198.6 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, short delivery outisde the off, no
shot offered
End of over 199 (maiden) West Indies 515/5 (lead by 2 runs)
A Nehra 47-15-120-0 - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 95* (165b 9x4 4x6) S Chanderpaul 109* (372b 16x4)
Ganguly calls on Laxman, between the umpire and the wicket to the
left hander
199.1 Laxman to Jacobs, one run, played wide of the mid on fielder, qucik
single taken
199.2 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, flighted on the off,played to the
mid on region
199.3 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, flighted on the middle and leg,
Cahnderapul walks across and plays it to the mid on region
199.4 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, on the off and full, again played to
the mid on region
199.5 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up on the off, for a change
played to the off side
199.6 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, played back to the bowler
End of over 200 (1 run) West Indies 516/5 (lead by 3 runs)
VVS Laxman 3-1-5-0 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 96* (166b 9x4 4x6) S Chanderpaul 109* (377b 16x4)
200.1 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, short delivery wide of the off stump,
played to the off side
200.2 Nehra to Jacobs, one run, just short of a lenght on the off and
angling into the batsman,played with soft hands to the mid-wicket
region, qucik single taken
200.3 Nehra to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump,
played to the point region
200.4 Nehra to Chanderpaul, one run, short delivery on the pads, played
to the fine leg region, easy single taken
200.5 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, qucik delivery on the off, played to the
mid off region
200.6 Nehra to Jacobs, no run, qucik delivery, short pitched and going
down the leg side, Jacobs goes for the pull and misses the ball
hits the helmet and goes past the stumps, hooo that was close!
End of over 201 (2 runs) West Indies 518/5 (lead by 5 runs)
A Nehra 48-15-122-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 110* (379b 16x4) RD Jacobs 97* (170b 9x4 4x6)
201.1 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run
201.2 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run
201.3 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run
201.4 Laxman to Chanderpaul, one run, tossed up on the pads,played to the
vacant mid-wicket region
201.5 Laxman to Jacobs, no run, flighted on the off, defended
201.6 Laxman to Jacobs, SIX, flighted on the pads, lofted over the mid
wicket fence, that is his Hundred!
End of over 202 (7 runs) West Indies 525/5 (lead by 12 runs)
VVS Laxman 4-1-12-0 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 111* (383b 16x4) RD Jacobs 103* (172b 9x4 5x6)
and for the first time in the History of Test Cricket both the
Wicket Keepers scores Hundreds!
202.1 Dravid to Chanderpaul, no run
202.2 Dravid to Chanderpaul, one run
202.3 Dravid to Jacobs, no run
202.4 Dravid to Jacobs, one run
202.5 Dravid to Chanderpaul, no run
202.6 Dravid to Chanderpaul, two runs
End of over 203 (4 runs) West Indies 529/5 (lead by 16 runs)
R Dravid 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 104* (174b 9x4 5x6) S Chanderpaul 114* (387b 16x4)
203.1 Laxman to Jacobs, no run
203.2 Laxman to Jacobs, one run, tossed up on the pads,played to the mid
wicket fielder, mis-field allows the batsman to cross over
203.3 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run
203.4 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run
203.5 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run
203.6 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 204 (1 run) West Indies 530/5 (lead by 17 runs)
VVS Laxman 5-1-13-0 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 105* (176b 9x4 5x6) S Chanderpaul 114* (391b 16x4)
204.1 Dravid to Jacobs, no run
204.2 Dravid to Jacobs, no run
204.3 Dravid to Jacobs, no run
204.4 Dravid to Jacobs, no run
204.5 Dravid to Jacobs, no run
204.6 Dravid to Jacobs, one run
End of over 205 (1 run) West Indies 531/5 (lead by 18 runs)
R Dravid 2-0-5-0 - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 106* (182b 9x4 5x6) S Chanderpaul 114* (391b 16x4)
205.1 Laxman to Jacobs, no run
205.2 Laxman to Jacobs, no run
205.3 Laxman to Jacobs, no run
205.4 Laxman to Jacobs, no run
205.5 Laxman to Jacobs, two runs
205.6 Laxman to Jacobs, no run
End of over 206 (2 runs) West Indies 533/5 (lead by 20 runs)
VVS Laxman 6-1-15-0 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 114* (391b 16x4) RD Jacobs 108* (188b 9x4 5x6)
206.1 Dravid to Chanderpaul, no run
206.2 Dravid to Chanderpaul, no run
206.3 Dravid to Chanderpaul, one run
206.4 Dravid to Jacobs, no run
206.5 Dravid to Jacobs, no run
206.6 Dravid to Jacobs, no run
End of over 207 (1 run) West Indies 534/5 (lead by 21 runs)
R Dravid 3-0-6-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 115* (394b 16x4) RD Jacobs 108* (191b 9x4 5x6)
Match State: Drinks
Laxman to continue.
207.1 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence.
207.2 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, on leg and middle, played to mid-on.
207.3 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, on middle and off, forward in
defence.
207.4 Laxman to Chanderpaul, one run, tossed up, outside the off, pushed
firmly to mid-off.
207.5 Laxman to Jacobs, no run, driven to mid-on.
207.6 Laxman to Jacobs, FOUR, Jacobs goes down on one knee, swings this
behind square for four! powerfully struck!
End of over 208 (5 runs) West Indies 539/5 (lead by 26 runs)
VVS Laxman 7-1-20-0 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 116* (398b 16x4) RD Jacobs 112* (193b 10x4 5x6)
208.1 Dravid to Chanderpaul, one run, pushed firmly to deep mid-off and
takes a quick single.
208.2 Dravid to Jacobs, no run, outside the off, played to backward
point.
208.3 Dravid to Jacobs, no run, pushed to the off side.
208.4 Dravid to Jacobs, one run, pushed to covers and takes a quick
single.
208.5 Dravid to Chanderpaul, no run, forward in defence.
208.6 Dravid to Chanderpaul, no run, well flighted delivery, defended.
End of over 209 (2 runs) West Indies 541/5 (lead by 28 runs)
R Dravid 4-0-8-0 - Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 113* (196b 10x4 5x6) S Chanderpaul 117* (401b 16x4)
Jacobs is on 113 and Chanderpaul is on 117.
Laxman to continue
209.1 Laxman to Jacobs, no run, defended.
209.2 Laxman to Jacobs, FOUR, outside the leg, swept down to fine-leg
fence for four, catches up with Chanderpaul now.
209.3 Laxman to Jacobs, one run, eased through mid-wicket, takes a
single. Jacobs has over-taken Chanderpaul and also posted his
highest Test score.
209.4 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, forward in defence
209.5 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, pushed firmly to mid-on.
209.6 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 210 (5 runs) West Indies 546/5 (lead by 33 runs)
VVS Laxman 8-1-25-0 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 118* (199b 11x4 5x6) S Chanderpaul 117* (404b 16x4)
210.1 Dravid to Jacobs, no run, driven back to the bowler.
210.2 Dravid to Jacobs, no run, pushed back down the track in defence.
210.3 Dravid to Jacobs, no run, played to mid-wicket.
210.4 Dravid to Jacobs, no run, defended
210.5 Dravid to Jacobs, no run, defended
210.6 Dravid to Jacobs, no run, defended
End of over 211 (maiden) West Indies 546/5 (lead by 33 runs)
R Dravid 5-1-8-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 117* (404b 16x4) RD Jacobs 118* (205b 11x4 5x6)
211.1 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run
211.2 Laxman to Chanderpaul, two runs, well tossed up, pushed firmly to
mid-off, Zaheer Khan running in - does not pick it up, ball goes
past him, they take a couple of runs.
211.3 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, on middle and leg, played to mid-on.
211.4 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, once again - outside the leg side,
allows the ball to hit the pad.
211.5 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run
211.6 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched outside the line of leg,
allows the ball to hit the pad, very defensive bowling and
defensive batting!
End of over 212 (2 runs) West Indies 548/5 (lead by 35 runs)
VVS Laxman 9-1-27-0 - Factory Road End
RD Jacobs 118* (205b 11x4 5x6) S Chanderpaul 119* (410b 16x4)
212.1 Dravid to Jacobs, OUT: Jacobs is out! goes for a swipe over mid-
wicket, does not time the shot, straight into the hands of Laxman
at forward of square, Dravid gets the wicket.
West Indies 548/6, Partnership of 166
RD Jacobs c Laxman b Dravid 118 (206b 11x4 5x6)
S Chanderpaul 119* (410b 16x4) R Dravid 5.1-1-8-1
Jacobs receiving a standing ovation here in Antigua. The
partnership for the sixth wicket yielded 166 runs.
Dillon is the new batsman.
212.2 Dravid to Dillon, no run, played to the on side.
212.3 Dravid to Dillon, no run, goes for the big off drive, gets a thick
edge and goes down to short third-man.
212.4 Dravid to Dillon, no run, beaten outside the off.
212.5 Dravid to Dillon, no run, pushes forward and beaten again.
212.6 Dravid to Dillon, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
End of over 213 (maiden) West Indies 548/6 (lead by 35 runs)
R Dravid 6-2-8-1 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 119* (410b 16x4) M Dillon 0* (5b)
Laxman to continue.
213.1 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched outside the line of leg,
allows the ball to hit the pad.
213.2 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched outside the line of leg,
allows the ball to hit the pad.
213.3 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, on the leg and middle, played back
down the track.
213.4 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up a bit more, pushed back to
the bowler.
213.5 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the line of leg, played to
square leg.
213.6 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, once again pitched on leg and
middle, defended.
End of over 214 (maiden) West Indies 548/6 (lead by 35 runs)
VVS Laxman 10-2-27-0 - Factory Road End
M Dillon 0* (5b) S Chanderpaul 119* (416b 16x4)
214.1 Dravid to Dillon, no run, tossed up, forward in defence.
214.2 Dravid to Dillon, no run, outside the off, turning in a bit,
defended.
214.3 Dravid to Dillon, no run, outside the off, chopped down to slips.
214.4 Dravid to Dillon, no run, outside the off, played to mid-wicket.
214.5 Dravid to Dillon, no run, quicker through the air, defended.
214.6 Dravid to Dillon, no run, played to square leg, wants a single,
Chanderpaul will have none of that.
End of over 215 (maiden) West Indies 548/6 (lead by 35 runs)
R Dravid 7-3-8-1 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 119* (416b 16x4) M Dillon 0* (11b)
215.1 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, driven firmly to deep mid-off
215.2 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched outside the leg, allows the
ball to hit the pad.
215.3 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched outside the leg again,
defended.
215.4 Laxman to Chanderpaul, one run, once again outside the leg,
Chanderpaul helps himself to a single. One wonders why Laxman is
bowling with a slip in place, he has hardly bowled any delivery
anywhere close to the off stump to Chanderpaul.
215.5 Laxman to Dillon, no run, Dillon defends.
215.6 Laxman to Dillon, no run, Dillon walks across, hit on the pad,
Laxman shouts so loud, Shepherd says not out.
End of over 216 (1 run) West Indies 549/6 (lead by 36 runs)
VVS Laxman 11-2-28-0 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 120* (420b 16x4) M Dillon 0* (13b)
216.1 Dravid to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, cuts it towards
point.
216.2 Dravid to Chanderpaul, no run, on middle and off, slow turn away
from the batsman, defended.
216.3 Dravid to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched outside the line of leg,
defended.
216.4 Dravid to Chanderpaul, two runs, on the pads, finds the gap on the
on side, eased through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
216.5 Dravid to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up, outside the line of leg,
defended.
216.6 Dravid to Chanderpaul, no run, quicker through the air, forward in
defence.
End of over 217 (2 runs) West Indies 551/6 (lead by 38 runs)
R Dravid 8-3-10-1 - Pavilion End
M Dillon 0* (13b) S Chanderpaul 122* (426b 16x4)
217.1 Laxman to Dillon, one run, Dillon goes for the biggie - does not
time it, ball goes to mid-off.
217.2 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, forward in defence.
217.3 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, short, goes for the cut, plays the
shot a bit too early, ball goes to mid-off
217.4 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, bowling around the wicket, well
tossed up, forward in defence.
217.5 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, defended.
217.6 Laxman to Chanderpaul, one run, faster delivery, played around the
corner for a single.
End of over 218 (2 runs) West Indies 553/6 (lead by 40 runs)
VVS Laxman 12-2-30-0 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 123* (431b 16x4) M Dillon 1* (14b)
Jaffer to replace Dravid!
218.1 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up, outside the line of leg,
allows the ball to hit the pad.
218.2 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up, outside the line of leg,
allows the ball to hit the pad.
218.3 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up, outside the line of leg,
allows the ball to hit the pad.
218.4 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, to break the sequence, bowls one on
leg and middle, defended, Ratra says 'well bowled'
218.5 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, well down the leg side, Jaffer
surely can't bowl
218.6 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, wide: two runs, too wide down the leg side,
misses everybody.
218.6 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, better delivery, on target,
defended.
End of over 219 (3 runs) West Indies 556/6 (lead by 43 runs)
W Jaffer 1-0-3-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
M Dillon 1* (14b) S Chanderpaul 123* (437b 16x4)
India have so far used nine bowlers. Only Das and Ratra remain to
be bowled. It could well happen too!
219.1 Laxman to Dillon, no run, well outside the off, left alone.
219.2 Laxman to Dillon, no run, outside the off, defended.
219.3 Laxman to Dillon, no run, there is no forward short leg to have
taken the catch, Laxman believes he almost got the wicket!
219.4 Laxman to Dillon, no run, outside the off, defended.
219.5 Laxman to Dillon, one run, played down to third-man
219.6 Laxman to Chanderpaul, one run, tucked around the corner for a
single.
End of over 220 (2 runs) West Indies 558/6 (lead by 45 runs)
VVS Laxman 13-2-32-0 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 124* (438b 16x4) M Dillon 2* (19b)
220.1 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, short, outside the leg, what more
does Chanderpaul need to play some shots? defends it.
220.2 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, one run, pushed to the off side.
220.3 Jaffer to Dillon, no run, defended.
220.4 Jaffer to Dillon, no run
220.5 Jaffer to Dillon, FOUR, lofts this one high and over mid-on, one
bounce and over the ropes at long on
220.6 Jaffer to Dillon, no run
End of over 221 (5 runs) West Indies 563/6 (lead by 50 runs)
W Jaffer 2-0-8-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 125* (440b 16x4) M Dillon 6* (23b 1x4)
221.1 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run
221.2 Laxman to Chanderpaul, bye: two runs, well outside the leg, Ratra
fails to collect it.
221.3 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run
221.4 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run
221.5 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run
221.6 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, Chanderpaul defends.
End of over 222 (2 runs, maiden) West Indies 565/6 (lead by 52 runs)
VVS Laxman 14-3-32-0 - Factory Road End
M Dillon 6* (23b 1x4) S Chanderpaul 125* (446b 16x4)
222.1 Jaffer to Dillon, no run
222.2 Jaffer to Dillon, no run, on the pads, played to the square leg
region
222.3 Jaffer to Dillon, no run, wide outisde the off, padded away
222.4 Jaffer to Dillon, no run, good delivery,on the off and spinning
into the right hander, hits the batsman on the pads outisde the
off stumps, appeal for LBW turned down
222.5 Jaffer to Dillon, no run
222.6 Jaffer to Dillon, no run
End of over 223 (maiden) West Indies 565/6 (lead by 52 runs)
W Jaffer 3-1-8-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 125* (446b 16x4) M Dillon 6* (29b 1x4)
223.1 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, wide delivery down the leg side,
padded away
223.2 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, good lenght delivery outisde the
off,Cahnderapul leans forward and plays it to the off side
223.3 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up on the pads, defended
223.4 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, on the off, tapped to the on side
223.5 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run, quicker delivery on the off, came in
a bit, left alone to the keeper
223.6 Laxman to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 224 (maiden) West Indies 565/6 (lead by 52 runs)
VVS Laxman 15-4-32-0 - Factory Road End
M Dillon 6* (29b 1x4) S Chanderpaul 125* (452b 16x4)
224.1 Jaffer to Dillon, no run
224.2 Jaffer to Dillon, no run
224.3 Jaffer to Dillon, no run
224.4 Jaffer to Dillon, bye: one run, down the leg side, Dillon goes for
the sweep and misses, Ratra not intrested and the ball goes past
him
224.5 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run
224.6 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 225 (1 run, maiden) West Indies 566/6 (lead by 53 runs)
W Jaffer 4-2-8-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
M Dillon 6* (33b 1x4) S Chanderpaul 125* (454b 16x4)
What is Ganguly thinking week continues, Das into the attack now,
only Ratra left now
225.1 Das to Dillon, no run
225.2 Das to Dillon, FOUR, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, taken
on the half-volley and lofted to the mid-wciket fence, Dravid gets
a finger tip to it but not able to stop it
225.3 Das to Dillon, no run
225.4 Das to Dillon, SIX, flighted delivery on the off, Dillon comes down
the track and lofts it straight back over the bowler head, what a
shot!
225.5 Das to Dillon, no run
225.6 Das to Dillon, one run, tucked around the corner to the fine leg
region, easy single taken
End of over 226 (11 runs) West Indies 577/6 (lead by 64 runs)
SS Das 1-0-11-0 - Factory Road End
M Dillon 17* (39b 2x4 1x6) S Chanderpaul 125* (454b 16x4)
Ganguly into the attack now, bowling spin!
226.1 Ganguly to Dillon, no run
226.2 Ganguly to Dillon, no run
226.3 Ganguly to Dillon, FOUR, long hop, pulled away for four - it is
party time here in Antigua!
226.4 Ganguly to Dillon, FOUR, Ganguly tries to bowl a leg break, manages
to deliver a fulltoss, Dillon swings it away with his left hand,
down to the mid-wicket fence for four
226.5 Ganguly to Dillon, no run, goes back to play at it, gets a thick
edge.
226.6 Ganguly to Dillon, SIX, short outside the off, Dillon has an
almighty swing at this, ball goes right towards the roof of the
Andy Roberts stand at long on
End of over 227 (14 runs) West Indies 591/6 (lead by 78 runs)
SC Ganguly 12-0-44-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 125* (454b 16x4) M Dillon 31* (45b 4x4 2x6)
Players walk back for tea.
It is getting a bit ridiculous over here - as the match meanders to
a tame draw.
We will be back after a cup of tea.
Match State: Tea - Day 5
227.1 Das to Chanderpaul, one run
227.2 Das to Dillon, no run
227.3 Das to Dillon, no run
227.4 Das to Dillon, no run, full and on the pads, defended to the on
side
227.5 Das to Dillon, no run, full and on the pads, defended to square leg
227.6 Das to Dillon, no run, slower and on the off, tapped to the on side
End of over 228 (1 run) West Indies 592/6 (lead by 79 runs)
SS Das 2-0-12-0 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 126* (455b 16x4) M Dillon 31* (50b 4x4 2x6)
228.1 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, well flighted and outside the leg
stump, defended
228.2 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, fuller but still on the pads,
defended
228.3 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up and on the stumps,
defended
228.4 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run
228.5 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, flat and on the off, defended
228.6 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, eased through covers
End of over 229 (1 run) West Indies 593/6 (lead by 80 runs)
W Jaffer 5-2-9-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 127* (461b 16x4) M Dillon 31* (50b 4x4 2x6)
Is it time for Ratra to bowl now?
229.1 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid off
229.2 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, straight and on the off stump, defended
229.3 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, short of a length and on the stumps,
tapped to the on side
229.4 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, defended
Das doing a Boycott bowling with his cap on
229.5 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
229.6 Das to Chanderpaul, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
worked away to the on side, single taken
End of over 230 (1 run) West Indies 594/6 (lead by 81 runs)
SS Das 3-0-13-0 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 128* (467b 16x4) M Dillon 31* (50b 4x4 2x6)
230.1 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, slower and on the off, defended
230.2 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the pads, defended
230.3 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, defended with
utmost care
230.4 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, one run, short and wide, cutr away to the
man on the point fence
230.5 Jaffer to Dillon, no run, short and on the off, heave played and
missed, rapped on the pads
230.6 Jaffer to Dillon, no run, tossed up and outside the off, defended
to covers
End of over 231 (1 run) West Indies 595/6 (lead by 82 runs)
W Jaffer 6-2-10-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 129* (471b 16x4) M Dillon 31* (52b 4x4 2x6)
231.1 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, driven to long on
231.2 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, full toss on the off, driven to long on
once more
231.3 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, tossed up and full,
kicked away to the off side
231.4 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, defended with care
231.5 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, flkatter and faster, defended
231.6 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up outside the off, left alone,
maiden over
End of over 232 (maiden) West Indies 595/6 (lead by 82 runs)
SS Das 4-1-13-0 - Factory Road End
M Dillon 31* (52b 4x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 129* (477b 16x4)
232.1 Jaffer to Dillon, no run, full and down the leg side, left alone
232.2 Jaffer to Dillon, no run, flatter and on the off, swatted to mid on
232.3 Jaffer to Dillon, no run, tossed up and on the off, angling in,
defended carefully
232.4 Jaffer to Dillon, no run, slower and more flighted, on the off,
defended yet again
232.5 Jaffer to Dillon, one run, back of a length and on the pads, tucked
away around the corner
232.6 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the off, defended
End of over 233 (1 run) West Indies 596/6 (lead by 83 runs)
W Jaffer 7-2-11-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
M Dillon 32* (57b 4x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 129* (478b 16x4)
233.1 Das to Dillon, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid on
233.2 Das to Dillon, two runs, full toss outside the off, driven through
covers
233.3 Das to Dillon, no run
233.4 Das to Dillon, no run, well flighted and on the stumps, defended
carefully, never has such ordinary bowling got so much respect!
233.5 Das to Dillon, FOUR, well flighthed and outside the off, Dillon
comes down the track and smashes the ball over mid off... some
excitement here
233.6 Das to Dillon, one run, low full toss on the off, down the track
and driven to long off
End of over 234 (7 runs) West Indies 603/6 (lead by 90 runs)
SS Das 5-1-20-0 - Factory Road End
M Dillon 39* (63b 5x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 129* (478b 16x4)
This is Dillon's highest Test score
234.1 Jaffer to Dillon, FOUR, tossed up and on the off, Dillon gets down
on one knee and creams the ball to the square leg fence
234.2 Jaffer to Dillon, OUT: well flighted and on the off, Dillon comes
down the track and heaves to the on side, inside edge and onto the
stumps, Dillon just loses the best chance to make a Test 50!
Jaffer gets a Test wicket!
West Indies 607/7, Partnership of 59
M Dillon b Jaffer 43 (65b 6x4 2x6)
S Chanderpaul 129* (478b 16x4) W Jaffer 7.2-2-15-1 (1w)
234.3 Jaffer to Collins, no run, flat and on the off, defended
234.4 Jaffer to Collins, no run, full and on the off, defended
234.5 Jaffer to Collins, no run, full again and on the off, defended to
the on side
234.6 Jaffer to Collins, legbye: one run
End of over 235 (5 runs) West Indies 608/7 (lead by 95 runs)
W Jaffer 8-2-15-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
PT Collins 0* (4b) S Chanderpaul 129* (478b 16x4)
235.1 Das to Collins, no run
235.2 Das to Collins, no run, pushed forward in defence.
235.3 Das to Collins, no run, goes back and plays the ball to mid-on.
235.4 Das to Collins, no run, tossed up, played to square leg.
235.5 Das to Collins, FOUR, tossed up, Collins thros the bat at this one,
high over long on, coupd of bounces and over the ropes for four!
235.6 Das to Collins, no run, played to mid-wicket.
End of over 236 (4 runs) West Indies 612/7 (lead by 99 runs)
SS Das 6-1-24-0 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 129* (478b 16x4) PT Collins 4* (10b 1x4)
236.1 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, defended.
236.2 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run
236.3 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, Chanderpaul is happy to defend.
236.4 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, one run, outside the leg, played down to
fine leg.
236.5 Jaffer to Collins, no run, tossed up, defended.
236.6 Jaffer to Collins, no run, slow off spin, defended.
End of over 237 (1 run) West Indies 613/7 (lead by 100 runs)
W Jaffer 9-2-16-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 130* (482b 16x4) PT Collins 4* (12b 1x4)
Zaheer Khan to bowl left-arm spin.
237.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, fulltoss, pushed to mid-on
237.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run
237.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, defended.
237.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, left alone
237.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, another fulltoss, tapped back to the
bowler, what in the world would it take Chanderpaul to hit a few
boundaries here?
237.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, defended again.
End of over 238 (maiden) West Indies 613/7 (lead by 100 runs)
Z Khan 47-13-129-2 - Factory Road End
PT Collins 4* (12b 1x4) S Chanderpaul 130* (488b 16x4)
238.1 Laxman to Collins, no run, tossed up, defended back to the bowler.
238.2 Laxman to Collins, no run, DROPPED! edged and Ratra drops!
238.3 Laxman to Collins, no run, well tossed up, defended.
238.4 Laxman to Collins, no run
238.5 Laxman to Collins, no run, driven to covers.
238.6 Laxman to Collins, no run, loud shout for lbw, not out.
End of over 239 (maiden) West Indies 613/7 (lead by 100 runs)
VVS Laxman 16-5-32-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 130* (488b 16x4) PT Collins 4* (18b 1x4)
Dravid to bowl now.
239.1 Dravid to Chanderpaul, one run, full toss down the leg, tapped down
to fine leg
239.2 Dravid to Collins, FOUR, hit high in the air, over mid-on for four!
239.3 Dravid to Collins, no run, full toss again, played back to the
bowler.
239.4 Dravid to Collins, two runs, wide outside the off, goes for the cut
and gets a thick edge - down to third-man.
239.5 Dravid to Collins, no run, outside the off, played and missed.
239.6 Dravid to Collins, one run, played past Harbhajan Singh at backward
point.
End of over 240 (8 runs) West Indies 621/7 (lead by 108 runs)
R Dravid 9-3-18-1 - Factory Road End
PT Collins 11* (23b 2x4) S Chanderpaul 131* (489b 16x4)
240.1 Nehra to Collins, no run, off a short run-up, full in length,
defended
240.2 Nehra to Collins, no run, on leg and middle, played to square leg.
240.3 Nehra to Collins, no run, trots in and bowls it full in length,
defended.
240.4 Nehra to Collins, no run, pushed to mid-off and looks for a single.
240.5 Nehra to Collins, no run, defended
240.6 Nehra to Collins, no run, defended
End of over 241 (maiden) West Indies 621/7 (lead by 108 runs)
A Nehra 49-16-122-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 131* (489b 16x4) PT Collins 11* (29b 2x4)
241.1 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched outside the off, hit on the
pad, appeals, not out!
241.2 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, played to mid-on.
241.3 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, pushed to covers.
241.4 Das to Chanderpaul, FOUR, fulltoss, put away for four, ironic
cheers from this Antiguan crowd...
241.5 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, long hop outside the off, pushed to
covers.
241.6 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, defended.
End of over 242 (4 runs) West Indies 625/7 (lead by 112 runs)
SS Das 7-1-28-0 - Factory Road End
PT Collins 11* (29b 2x4) S Chanderpaul 135* (495b 17x4)
The umpires are having a chat - Tiffin is on the walkie-talkie now,
everyone really wants an end to this misery.
242.1 Jaffer to Collins, no run
242.2 Jaffer to Collins, OUT: goes for the slog, ball goes high in the
air towards mid-wicket, Harbhajan Singh takes the catch.
West Indies 625/8, Partnership of 18
PT Collins c sub (Harbhajan Singh) b Jaffer 11 (31b 2x4 0x6)
S Chanderpaul 135* (495b 17x4) W Jaffer 9.2-2-16-2 (1w)
Jaffer gets his second wicket!
Match State: Drinks
Adam Sanford is the new batsman.
Chanderpaul had done his job much much earlier, effectively batting
West Indies out of trouble, it defies every spirit of this
wonderful game for him to go on blocking even full-tosses
Guess even someone like Boycott would have scored faster than this,
it has been part-time bowlers for a long while now, Chanderpaul
should have played a few shots... it is not to be.
242.3 Jaffer to Sanford, no run
242.4 Jaffer to Sanford, no run
242.5 Jaffer to Sanford, two runs, played through mid-wicket
242.6 Jaffer to Sanford, bye: one run, swing and a miss
End of over 243 (3 runs) West Indies 628/8 (lead by 115 runs)
W Jaffer 10-2-18-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
A Sanford 2* (4b) S Chanderpaul 135* (495b 17x4)
Laxman brought in now.
243.1 Laxman to Sanford, OUT: hit straight to Zaheer Khan at deep mid-on,
Laxman gets his first Test wicket.
West Indies 628/9, Partnership of 3
A Sanford c Khan b Laxman 2 (5b 0x4 0x6)
S Chanderpaul 135* (495b 17x4) VVS Laxman 16.1-5-32-1
243.2 Laxman to Cuffy, no run, Cuffy stretches forward and defends.
243.3 Laxman to Cuffy, no run, outside the off, defended.
243.4 Laxman to Cuffy, no run, defended again.
Chanderpaul is on 135, will he go past Hooper's 136?
243.5 Laxman to Cuffy, no run, defended.
243.6 Laxman to Cuffy, no run, beaten outside the off.
End of over 244 (maiden) West Indies 628/9 (lead by 115 runs)
VVS Laxman 17-6-32-1 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 135* (495b 17x4) CE Cuffy 0* (5b)
244.1 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, forward in defence.
244.2 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, well flighted outside the off,
Chanderpaul watches it carefully and leaves it alone.
244.3 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, defended.
Chanderpaul does some gardening now, a bit concerned about the
condition of the pitch!
244.4 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, fulltoss! what else can Chanderpaul do,
push it to mid-on.
244.5 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, defended.
244.6 Das to Chanderpaul, no run, takes the ball on the pad, loud shout
for lbw.
End of over 245 (maiden) West Indies 628/9 (lead by 115 runs)
SS Das 8-2-28-0 - Pavilion End
CE Cuffy 0* (5b) S Chanderpaul 135* (501b 17x4)
Zaheer Khan to bowl left-arm spin
All it takes is a yorker to get rid of the number 11 batsman.
245.1 Khan to Cuffy, no run
245.2 Khan to Cuffy, no run
245.3 Khan to Cuffy, no run, gets a leading edge - Zaheer Khan just can't
reach it, almost a wicket.
245.4 Khan to Cuffy, no run
245.5 Khan to Cuffy, no run, defended.
245.6 Khan to Cuffy, no run, well flighted, Cuffy watchfully forward,
defends.
End of over 246 (maiden) West Indies 628/9 (lead by 115 runs)
Z Khan 48-14-129-2 - Factory Road End
S Chanderpaul 135* (501b 17x4) CE Cuffy 0* (11b)
Ajay Ratra to bowl now - the 11th bowler to be used in this
innings. Dravid is the wicket-keeper now.
Amazing!
A lot of time being wasted - or better said as a lot of time being
taken!
246.1 Ratra to Chanderpaul, no run, right-arm around the wicket, well
tossed up, forward in defence.
246.2 Ratra to Chanderpaul, no run, flat and quick, Chanderpaul very
watchful - defends.
246.3 Ratra to Chanderpaul, one run, high fulltoss, Chanderpaul almost
caught in two minds, to hit or not to? plays it all along the
ground to square leg for a single.
246.4 Ratra to Cuffy, no run, goes a bit too close to the stumps and as
he delivers it, clips the bails off!
246.5 Ratra to Cuffy, no run, pushed to mid-off
246.6 Ratra to Cuffy, no run, short outside the off, pushed to covers.
End of over 247 (1 run) West Indies 629/9 (lead by 116 runs)
A Ratra 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 136* (504b 17x4) CE Cuffy 0* (14b)
Another change of pads happening here - Ratra getting all set to
keep the wickets again, more time being taken or wasted as one
would want to think, whatever it is, cricket has been extremely
dull on the final day, except for the Jacobs' and Dillon
hitting a few mighty blows.
Now Jaffer to bowl to Chanderpaul.
247.1 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, defended
247.2 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, defended
247.3 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, played back to Jaffer.
247.4 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, defended.
247.5 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, wide outside the off, spares
Chanderpaul the effort to defend.
247.6 Jaffer to Chanderpaul, no run, right on target, Chanderpaul
defends.
End of over 248 (maiden) West Indies 629/9 (lead by 116 runs)
W Jaffer 11-3-18-2 (1w) - Factory Road End
CE Cuffy 0* (14b) S Chanderpaul 136* (510b 17x4)
Hooper has put an end to this misery - declares the Innings at
629/9
That is that for this Test match.
Finally - this Antigua Test match has come to an end as a draw.
It is the paying public who suffered the most of such a docile
track.
A lot of questions will be asked - hopefully.
The next Test match is at Jamaica. That is the final Test match of
this five-test series.
The series is level at 1-1.
We are told that the pitch in Sabina Park is a better one and
should produce a result.
We will be back with you from Jamaica, with all the live action as
it happens - on 18th May Saturday - at 1005 Hrs Local Time
That will be 2035 Hrs IST, 1505 Hrs GMT.
Thanks for being with us, do join us on on Saturday.
Cheers!