Good Morning! Welcome to CricInfo's exclusive Live Coverage of the
first Test match between Sri Lanka and India.
We are at the Galle International Stadium, in the picturesque port
city of Galle.
Now for some history about the place:
Galle is capital of Southern prov., is 115 km south of Colombo in
Sri Lanka. An agricultural market center, it exports tea, rubber,
coconut oil, cloves, and other products of the surrounding region.
Famous as a trade center for Chinese and Arabs by 100 B.C., Galle
rose to prominence under Portuguese rule (1507-1640), when it
became Sri Lanka's chief port.
It was the capital of Sri Lanka under the Dutch (1640-56), whose
original fort, built to guard the harbor, still stands. The city
passed to the British in 1796.
Its commercial importance continued until the opening of the Suez
Canal in 1869 and the construction (1885) by the British of a
modern harbor at Colombo.
The weather forecast for the day is 'partly cloudy', Will have a
high of 28 degrees Celsius, which is going to be comfortable for
the players.
Now for some interesting stats: The first ever Test match at Galle
was played between Sri Lanka and new Zealand and the home team
were winners by innings and 16 runs.
Mahela Jayawardene played a match winning knock of 167.
So far there has been five Test matches played at the Galle
International Stadium. Sri Lanka has won three Tests, lost one and
drew one. All the four results have been comprehensive wins by an
innings and more.
Another interesting fact is that Sri Lanka has won the toss on all
occasions except the first Test against the Kiwis. The team
winning the toss has always elected to bat first.
Muttiah Muralitharan, the ace off spinner has played in all the
five Test matches played here at Galle.
So far he has picked up 32 wickets at a miserly average of 18.18,
giving away just 582 runs off 300 overs.
He has an amazing economy rate of 1.94 and a strike rate of 56.2.
His career stats read as; 62 Tests, 317 wickets at 25.62 apiece,
strike rate of 64.0
The best bowling figures also belongs to the magician 7/84, which
was a part a match haul of 13/171 against South Africa in July
2000.
If you want to take a look at the scorecard:
http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/2000-
01/RSA_IN_SL/SCORECARDS/RSA_SL_T1_20-24JUL2000.html
On the batting front Mahela Jayawardene is the king of Galle,
scoring 522 runs in six innings at an average of 87.00, he has hit
two half centuries and twice made 167.
His batting reads as follows: 167, 46, 72, 9, 167, and 61
Today is another day, the pitch has some grass on it, it might help
the fast bowlers and if the rain stays away we will have a result
in this Test match.
India goes into the Test match without the key players: Sachin
Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Ashish Nehra, all lost to injuries.
Ashish Nehra has been the best of the fast bowlers, he has troubled
batsmen with the late movement.
Nehra will be sorely missed on a pitch that is bound to help the
fast bowlers.
Losing two of the front batsmen to injuries is a bad blow by
itself. And, if that happens ot be the world's premier batsman,
Sachin Tendulkar, it hurts that much more.
VVS Laxman is going to be remembered for that herculean innings he
played against Australia at Kolkatta. Laxman will also be missed
badly by the Indian team.
This presents with a good opportunity for the youngsters like
Badani, Kaif and Mongia, two of them will play in this Test match
for sure
Match State: Day 1 start at 04:30 GMT (10:30 local time)
India coach John Wright believes in the principle of, Bat once -
Bat big!
SS Das, Sadogoppan Ramesh, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid have
enough experience in the international arena and will have to play
at their very best.
The Sri Lankan pace attack is quite capable of running through the
batting order. Chaminda Vaas has the experience and Fernando the
pace. Muralitharan will always remain the most potent weapon in
the Sri Lankan attack on any track.
The Indian bowling is well represented by Javagal Srinath, Zaheer
Khan and Harbhajan Singh. Venkatesh Prasad might take the fourth
bowler's slot in the side.
Anil Kumble is on the recovery path after a serious injury to his
shoulder. he would have definitely made a big difference here. He
too will be sorely missed by Ganguly and the Indian team.
It is a sunny morning here at Galle
Sri Lanka has won the toss and put India in to bat first
The teams are as follows:
Sri Lanka: *ST Jayasuriya, MS Atapattu , K Sangakkara , DPMD
Jayawardene, HP Tillakaratne, RP Arnold, WPUJC Vaas, CRD Fernando,
M Muralitharan, ASA Perera, PDRL Perera, 12th Man TT Samaraweera
India:*SC Ganguly,R Dravid, SS Das, S Ramesh, JJ Martin, HK Badani,
M Kaif, D Mongia, +SS Dighe, J Srinath, Harbhajan Singh, Z Khan,
BKV Prasad, 12th man RL Sanghvi
The news about the pitch is, there is plenty of grass on it. A
beauty that the Sri Lankan fast bowlers will love to bowl on.
Sri Lankans are going in with four seam bowlers, Chaminda Vaas,
Suresh Perera, Ruchira Perera and Dilhara Fernando!
The umpires for the match are EAR de Silva and SA Bucknor, TV: PT
Manuel Reserve: G Silva
Chaminda Vaas will bowl from the Fort end to SS Das
We are all set for the start!
0.1 Vaas to Das, no run, bowling left-arm over the wicket, pitched on a
good length, seams back in sharply, good bounce too on its way to
the keeper
0.2 Vaas to Das, no run, good length delivery, on middle and off, gets
right behind the line and fends it safely
0.3 Vaas to Das, no run, goes back and across and plays it in defense
0.4 Vaas to Das, no run, pitched on leg and middle, swings down the leg
side, through to the keeper
0.5 Vaas to Das, no run, this one goes away, beats the bat completely,
good ball!
0.6 Vaas to Das, no run, short of a length, gets right behind the line
and fends it back down the track
End of over 1 (maiden) India 0/0
WPUJC Vaas 1-1-0-0 - City End
S Ramesh 0* (0b) SS Das 0* (6b)
Good probing over from Vaas, a maiden too
Dilhara Fernando will share the new ball with Vaas. Fernando is a
genuine fast bowler, will bowl to Ramesh
1.1 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, short of a length, outside the leg,
left alone
1.2 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, slightly short, rising too, Ramesh
plays a nothing shot staying put, inside edge on to his pads
1.3 Fernando to Ramesh, one run, on the pads, tucked around and that is
the first run of the Test match
1.4 Fernando to Das, no run, short and seaming away, good bounce as it
goes through to the keeper
1.5 Fernando to Das, no run, short, rising, angling in sharply, gets
right behind the line and fends it
1.6 Fernando to Das, no run, bouncer! outside the off, sways away from
harm
End of over 2 (1 run) India 1/0
CRD Fernando 1-0-1-0 - City End
S Ramesh 1* (3b) SS Das 0* (9b)
Vaas will bowl to Ramesh for the first time in this match
2.1 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, full in length, played in defense
2.2 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, Ramesh goes forward, gets a thick outside
edge and goes to Murali at point
2.3 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, good sharp bouncer! ramesh looks to play at
it and takes his eyes off the ball at the last moment
2.4 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, pitched up, forward in defense
2.5 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, keeps the ball full in length, ramesh
plays it forward in defense
2.6 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, pitches the ball well up, outside the off,
stered towards point
End of over 3 (maiden) India 1/0
WPUJC Vaas 2-2-0-0 - Fort End
SS Das 0* (9b) S Ramesh 1* (9b)
3.1 Fernando to Das, no run, bangs it short outside the off, through to
the keeper, not making Das play at the ball
3.2 Fernando to Das, no run, bowled wide of the stumps, pitched outside
the off, comes in a shade, das completely misjudges the line,
leaves it through, the ball goes through too close to the off
stump, lucky to be there!
3.3 Fernando to Das, no run, good length, outside the off, good lift
too, left alone
There is a small drizzle, umpire Bucknor says let the game go on
for another ball
3.4 Fernando to Das, no run, full in length, outside the off, through
to the keeper
here comes the covers, players make their way back to the pavilion
It is a bit too sad to see the rain getting heavier over here
Match State: Delay - Day 1 - Rain stops play
Oh ho, it has started bucketing down here in Galle
We will be back with you as soon as the covers come off. We will
keep you updated.
We have good news for you: The sunshine is back
3.5 Fernando to Das, no run, gets right behind the line and fends it
3.6 Fernando to Das, no run, short, outside the off, left through to
the keeper
End of over 4 (maiden) India 1/0
CRD Fernando 2-1-1-0 - City End
S Ramesh 1* (9b) SS Das 0* (15b)
4.1 Vaas to Ramesh, no run
4.2 Vaas to Ramesh, no run
4.3 Vaas to Ramesh, no run
4.4 Vaas to Ramesh, no run
4.5 Vaas to Ramesh, no run
4.6 Vaas to Ramesh, no run
End of over 5 (maiden) India 1/0
WPUJC Vaas 3-3-0-0 - Fort End
SS Das 0* (15b) S Ramesh 1* (15b)
5.1 Fernando to Das, no run, fires it down the leg side, Fernando
trying for more pace, misses out on line and length
5.2 Fernando to Das, no run, good pace and bounce! Das does well to
keep it down
5.3 Fernando to Das, (noball) no run, short of a good length, rising,
tucked around, good piece of fielding at leg gully, a no ball any
ways
5.3 Fernando to Das, no run, short of a length, kicks up, goes up on
his toes and plays it down with soft hands
5.4 Fernando to Das, no run, fires in fast, on middle and off, forward
in defense
5.5 Fernando to Das, no run, rises ahrply from back of a length, Das
initially looking to play a horizontal bat shot, ball too fast and
bouncing, das in all kind of trouble, lucky to keep the ball down
5.6 Fernando to Das, no run, good sharp delivery from Fernando, Das
like a cat on a hot tin roof, hops up and fends it down
End of over 6 (1 run) India 2/0
CRD Fernando 3-1-2-0 (1nb) - City End
S Ramesh 1* (15b) SS Das 0* (22b)
6.1 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, bouncer! outside the off, takes evasive
action
6.2 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, outside the of, left alone
6.3 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, gets right behind the line, plays it in
defense
6.4 Vaas to Ramesh, no run
6.5 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, left through to the keeper
6.6 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, good length, outside the off, through to
the keeper
End of over 7 (maiden) India 2/0
WPUJC Vaas 4-4-0-0 - Fort End
SS Das 0* (22b) S Ramesh 1* (21b)
7.1 Fernando to Das, no run, short of a length, outside the off, left
alone
three slips and two gullys wait for the catch
7.2 Fernando to Das, one run, kicking up again, played down behind
square on the leg side and takes a single, das off the mark after
23 dot balls
7.3 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, rising, left alone
7.4 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, what a ball!pitched just outside the
off and seaming away with a lot of pace, Ramesh goes fishing at
it, beaten!
7.5 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, another brute of a ball, rising
sharply, much closer to the off stump, Ramesh doesn't move at all,
plays at it, too quick a delivery, beats the outside edge, not by
much
7.6 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, back of a length, on leg and middle,
Ramesh tries to play at it, ball just too fast for his liking,
hits him on the thigh pad
End of over 8 (1 run) India 3/0
CRD Fernando 4-1-3-0 (1nb) - City End
SS Das 1* (24b) S Ramesh 1* (25b)
Vaas has bowled four maiden over so far, charges in to bowl to Das
8.1 Vaas to Das, no run, gets right behind th eline and plays it in
defense
8.2 Vaas to Das, no run, back of a length, outside the off, ball holds
the line, left through
8.3 Vaas to Das, one run, played with soft hands, pushed to covers and
takes a quick single
8.4 Vaas to Ramesh, one run, fired in full on the off and middle,
offers a straight bat at it, goes to mid-on, takes a single
8.5 Vaas to Das, no run, bouncer! ducks underneath at it
8.6 Vaas to Das, no run, gets right behind the line, plays it in
defense
End of over 9 (2 runs) India 5/0
WPUJC Vaas 5-4-2-0 - Fort End
S Ramesh 2* (26b) SS Das 2* (29b)
9.1 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, short of a length, played clumsily
towards the off side
9.2 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, leaves it alone
9.3 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, good length, outside the off, left
through to the keeper
9.4 Fernando to Ramesh, one run, played around the corner to fine leg
for a single
9.5 Fernando to Das, no run, real fast delivery! just outside the off,
das does well to leave it alone, not falling for the trap as three
slips and two gullies awaits the edge
9.6 Fernando to Das, no run, gets right behind the line and fends it
down
End of over 10 (1 run) India 6/0
CRD Fernando 5-1-4-0 (1nb) - City End
S Ramesh 3* (30b) SS Das 2* (31b)
Slow scoring here, after Ten over just the Six runs have been
scored
Ruchira Perera will replace Vaas (5-4-2-0)
10.1 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
played in defense
10.2 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, left-arm over the wicket, fires it
in full on the off side, Ramesh times it sweetly to point
10.3 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, left alone
10.4 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, ramesh plays the
ball to covers with a lot of confidence
10.5 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, another quick delivery, way outside
the off, Ramesh has nothing to do with it
10.6 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper
End of over 11 (maiden) India 6/0
PDRL Perera 1-1-0-0 - Fort End
SS Das 2* (31b) S Ramesh 3* (36b)
Ruchira Perera too starts with a maiden
11.1 Fernando to Das, no run, what a ball! a lot of pace and bounce on
it, outside the off, das sways away
11.2 Fernando to Das, no run, outside the off, left alone
11.3 Fernando to Das, no run, left alone outside the off, Fernando
generating good pace here
11.4 Fernando to Das, no run, Fernando charges in, past umpire Bucknor,
bowls one fast outside the off, through to the keeper
11.5 Fernando to Das, no run, another brute! fast and furious, rising
just about on the off, seaming away a shade, squares up Das
completely, misses the outside edge by a whisker!
11.6 Fernando to Das, no run, bangs in short, fast again, das takes his
eyes off the ball, hides his face with the gloves and bat, rapped
on the gloves, lucky to be there...
End of over 12 (maiden) India 6/0
CRD Fernando 6-2-4-0 (1nb) - City End
S Ramesh 3* (36b) SS Das 2* (37b)
12.1 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, plays forward in defense
12.2 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, through to he
keeper
12.3 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, Perera with a quick arm action,
angles one in to the batsman, ramesh plays it defensively
12.4 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, fires in full, ramesh brings his bat
down a bit late, catches the outside edge and through to the
keeper, loud shout, not out is the verdict, Ramesh is lucky to be
there!
12.5 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run
12.6 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run
End of over 13 (maiden) India 6/0
PDRL Perera 2-2-0-0 - Fort End
SS Das 2* (37b) S Ramesh 3* (42b)
13.1 Fernando to Das, no run, goes right up on his toes and fends it
down
13.2 Fernando to Das, no run, played to short fine leg
13.3 Fernando to Das, no run, looking for more pace, fires it wide of
the off, left alone
13.4 Fernando to Das, one run, thick outside edge, misfielded by the
two gullies, gets a single
13.5 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper
Make no mistake, 7 for no loss after 14 overs!
13.6 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, good pace and bounce as the ball angles
away and through to the keeper
End of over 14 (1 run) India 7/0
CRD Fernando 7-2-5-0 (1nb) - City End
SS Das 3* (41b) S Ramesh 3* (44b)
14.1 PDRL Perera to Das, no run
14.2 PDRL Perera to Das, two runs, pushed firmly past mid-off for the
first couple of runs!
14.3 PDRL Perera to Das, no run
14.4 PDRL Perera to Das, no run
14.5 PDRL Perera to Das, no run
14.6 PDRL Perera to Das, no run
End of over 15 (2 runs) India 9/0
PDRL Perera 3-2-2-0 - Fort End
S Ramesh 3* (44b) SS Das 5* (47b)
The big moment is here: Muttiah Muralitharan comes in to bowl
15.1 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run
15.2 Muralitharan to Ramesh, two runs
15.3 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run
15.4 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run
15.5 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run
15.6 Muralitharan to Ramesh, one run
End of over 16 (3 runs) India 12/0
M Muralitharan 1-0-3-0 - City End
S Ramesh 6* (50b) SS Das 5* (47b)
16.1 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run
16.2 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run
16.3 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run
16.4 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, played towards
point
16.5 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper
16.6 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, fires it in full, Ramesh pushes it
to mid-off
End of over 17 (maiden) India 12/0
PDRL Perera 4-3-2-0 - Fort End
SS Das 5* (47b) S Ramesh 6* (56b)
17.1 Muralitharan to Das, no run, tossed up, forward in defense
17.2 Muralitharan to Das, no run, tossed up, outside the off, Das comes
forward and fends the ball
17.3 Muralitharan to Das, no run, goes well forward and plays in defense
to silly point
17.4 Muralitharan to Das, no run, bat and pad close together, hit on the
pad
17.5 Muralitharan to Das, no run, flat and fast, thick outside edge and
towards point
17.6 Muralitharan to Das, no run, comes down the track and hits it hard,
straight back to Muralitharan
End of over 18 (maiden) India 12/0
M Muralitharan 2-1-3-0 - City End
S Ramesh 6* (56b) SS Das 5* (53b)
Suresh Perera to have a bowl
18.1 ASA Perera to Ramesh, two runs, fires it in full, late swing,
brings the bat down at the last moment and the ball goes behind
square on the leg side
18.2 ASA Perera to Ramesh, no run
18.3 ASA Perera to Ramesh, one run, late swing again, gets a thick edge
as Ramesh walks forward, goes towards point for a single
18.4 ASA Perera to Das, one run, played with soft hands, drops th eball
on the off side and takes a quick single
18.5 ASA Perera to Ramesh, no run, fires it in full on off stump,
forward in defense
18.6 ASA Perera to Ramesh, no run, back of a length, forward in defense
End of over 19 (4 runs) India 16/0
ASA Perera 1-0-4-0 - Fort End
SS Das 6* (54b) S Ramesh 9* (61b)
The clock slowly ticks over 1230, time for one more over from
Murali
19.1 Muralitharan to Das, no run, forward in defense
19.2 Muralitharan to Das, no run, tossed up on the off, defended
19.3 Muralitharan to Das, no run, well flighted, turn and bounce, hits
the pad
19.4 Muralitharan to Das, no run, well tossed up on middle and off,
forward in defense
19.5 Muralitharan to Das, no run, tossed up again, off the pads the ball
pops up on th eon side, forward short leg takes a good 'catch'
19.6 Muralitharan to Das, no run, comes right forward in defense
End of over 20 (maiden) India 16/0
M Muralitharan 3-2-3-0 - City End
S Ramesh 9* (61b) SS Das 6* (60b)
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
That's lunch here at Galle
20 overs bowled, 16 runs scored. It has been very slow going.
Important thing is India has not lost a wicket.
The play was held up for good 35 mins when it started pouring down
in the middle of the fourth over of the day.
Ramesh had a slice of good fortune when he was given in after
edging a catch to the keeper. Apart from that it has been a quiet
morning's play
We will be back with you in just about 35 mins with all the post-
lunch action at Galle. So long.
Welcome back!
It is clear blue skies and brilliant sunshine at Galle as the
umpires and the players make their way to the middle.
dilhara Fernando will start the proceedings after the lunch break,
Ramesh will take strike
20.1 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, fernando runs in to bowl, past umpire
De Silva, fires it outside the off, through to the keeper
20.2 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, loud shout for lbw as the ball hits the
pad, ramesh stuck on the crease, ball pitching outside the line of
leg
20.3 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, beats the bat with a fast and furious
one, just outside the off
20.4 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, another quick delivery, hit on the
pads, sliding down the leg side
20.5 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, Ramesh does well to keep the ball down,
ball rising up to the chest
20.6 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, back of a length, outside the off, left
alone
End of over 21 (maiden) India 16/0
CRD Fernando 8-3-5-0 (1nb) - Fort End
SS Das 6* (60b) S Ramesh 9* (67b)
Vaas will bowl from the City End
21.1 Vaas to Das, no run, on the p ads, played n defense to square leg
21.2 Vaas to Das, (noball) no run, back of a length, shapes to play it
on the leg side, late swing, beats the stroke, hit on the pad
21.2 Vaas to Das, no run
21.3 Vaas to Das, no run, late swing again, ball darts back in to the
batsman, does well to kep the ball away
21.4 Vaas to Das, (noball) no run
21.4 Vaas to Das, no run
21.5 Vaas to Das, no run
21.6 Vaas to Das, no run
End of over 22 (2 runs) India 18/0
WPUJC Vaas 6-4-4-0 (2nb) - City End
S Ramesh 9* (67b) SS Das 6* (68b)
22.1 Fernando to Ramesh, no run
22.2 Fernando to Ramesh, one run
22.3 Fernando to Das, no run
22.4 Fernando to Das, no run
22.5 Fernando to Das, no run
22.6 Fernando to Das, (noball) no run
22.6 Fernando to Das, two runs
End of over 23 (4 runs) India 22/0
CRD Fernando 9-3-9-0 (2nb) - Fort End
S Ramesh 10* (69b) SS Das 8* (73b)
23.1 Vaas to Ramesh, no run
23.2 Vaas to Ramesh, no run
23.3 Vaas to Ramesh, no run
23.4 Vaas to Ramesh, no run
23.5 Vaas to Ramesh, one run
23.6 Vaas to Das, three runs
End of over 24 (4 runs) India 26/0
WPUJC Vaas 7-4-8-0 (2nb) - City End
SS Das 11* (74b) S Ramesh 11* (74b)
The ball has gone out of shape and needs to be changed. A long
break here
24.1 Fernando to Das, no run, outside the off, left alone
24.2 Fernando to Das, no run, outside the off, left alone again
24.3 Fernando to Das, no run, slower ball outside the off, through to
the keeper
24.4 Fernando to Das, no run, good pace again, outside the off, played
to covers
24.5 Fernando to Das, no run, short outside the off, first positive
stroke from either of the batsmen, a powerful square cut, finds
the man at gully
24.6 Fernando to Das, three runs, fires it in full on the off, driven
firmly down the ground, heavy outfield, it is not going to be the
first boundary of th ematch, three runs!
End of over 25 (3 runs) India 29/0
CRD Fernando 10-3-12-0 (2nb) - Fort End
SS Das 14* (80b) S Ramesh 11* (74b)
25.1 Vaas to Das, no run
25.2 Vaas to Das, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
25.3 Vaas to Das, one run, over pitched outside the off, mistimes the
shot, poor running between the wickets too, just the single
25.4 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, loud shout for lbw, going down the leg
side, not out
25.5 Vaas to Ramesh, three runs, bowled up to the bat, looking for some
late swing, plays right through th eline, doesn't middle it, down
the ground for three more
25.6 Vaas to Das, no run, good quick bouncer! Das sways away from danger
End of over 26 (4 runs) India 33/0
WPUJC Vaas 8-4-12-0 (2nb) - City End
S Ramesh 14* (76b) SS Das 15* (84b)
26.1 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, digs it in short, Ramesh ducks
underneath it
26.2 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, short outside the off, Ramesh too keen
on swaying away, the ball was wide outside the off any ways
26.3 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, bowling around the stumps, angling in
from a back of a length, good bounce too, plays away from the body
in defense
26.4 Fernando to Ramesh, three runs
26.5 Fernando to Das, two runs
26.6 Fernando to Das, no run
End of over 27 (5 runs) India 38/0
CRD Fernando 11-3-17-0 (2nb) - Fort End
S Ramesh 17* (80b) SS Das 17* (86b)
27.1 Vaas to Ramesh, FOUR, angling in to the pads, sweetly timed stroke,
through mid-wicket and thats the first boundary of the match
27.2 Vaas to Ramesh, two runs
27.3 Vaas to Ramesh, no run
27.4 Vaas to Ramesh, no run
27.5 Vaas to Ramesh, no run
27.6 Vaas to Ramesh, one run
End of over 28 (7 runs) India 45/0
WPUJC Vaas 9-4-19-0 (2nb) - City End
S Ramesh 24* (86b 1x4) SS Das 17* (86b)
28.1 Fernando to Ramesh, no run
28.2 Fernando to Ramesh, no run
28.3 Fernando to Ramesh, no run
28.4 Fernando to Ramesh, FOUR, on the pads, flicked away, through long
leg for four!
28.5 Fernando to Ramesh, one run, pushes it to the covers, takes a quick
single and that is the fifty partnership for the first wicket
28.6 Fernando to Das, no run, left alone to the keeper
End of over 29 (5 runs) India 50/0
CRD Fernando 12-3-22-0 (2nb) - Fort End
S Ramesh 29* (91b 2x4) SS Das 17* (87b)
Muralitharan is brought back in to bowl from the City end
29.1 Muralitharan to Ramesh, two runs, tossed up outside the off, eases
the ball through covers, sweet timing here
29.2 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run, tossed up, outside the off, forward
in defense
29.3 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run, well flighted outside the off,
Ramesh almost falls to the trap laid, drives away from the body,
falls short of the man placed at short covers
29.4 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run, beaten by the big turn, outside the
off
29.5 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run, stretches forward in defense
29.6 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run, tossed up on leg and middle, played
in defense
End of over 30 (2 runs) India 52/0
M Muralitharan 4-2-5-0 - City End
SS Das 17* (87b) S Ramesh 31* (97b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
30.1 ASA Perera to Das, no run
30.2 ASA Perera to Das, no run
30.3 ASA Perera to Das, two runs, overpitched and on the pads, Das gets
his feet out of the way and whips the ball through midwicket in
neat fashion
30.4 ASA Perera to Das, no run
30.5 ASA Perera to Das, no run
30.6 ASA Perera to Das, one run
End of over 31 (5 runs) India 55/0
ASA Perera 2-0-7-0 - Fort End
SS Das 20* (93b) S Ramesh 31* (97b 2x4)
31.1 Muralitharan to Das, two runs, back of a length and outside the
off, straighter one, Das picks it, waits on it and cuts nicely
31.2 Muralitharan to Das, no run, full and on the off, stroked to mid
off
31.3 Muralitharan to Das, no run, quicker and on the off, big spin in,
Das cuts awkwardly
31.4 Muralitharan to Das, no run, full and on the off, padded away
31.5 Muralitharan to Das, no run, quicker and flat, on the off and
middle, big turn in, padded away to the on side once more
31.6 Muralitharan to Das, no run, full and outside the off, Das comes
down the wicket, Murali sends the ball wide outside the off and
Das has to lunge to get some body on that ball
End of over 32 (2 runs) India 57/0
M Muralitharan 5-2-7-0 - City End
S Ramesh 31* (97b 2x4) SS Das 22* (99b)
32.1 ASA Perera to Ramesh, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
left alone by Ramesh
32.2 ASA Perera to Ramesh, (noball) no run, back of a length and way
down the leg side, left alone by Ramesh
32.2 ASA Perera to Ramesh, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked away to midwicket
32.3 ASA Perera to Ramesh, no run, way down the leg side again, left
alone
32.4 ASA Perera to Ramesh, no run
32.5 ASA Perera to Ramesh, no run
32.6 ASA Perera to Ramesh, two runs
End of over 33 (3 runs) India 60/0
ASA Perera 3-0-10-0 (1nb) - Fort End
SS Das 22* (99b) S Ramesh 33* (104b 2x4)
33.1 Muralitharan to Das, no run
33.2 Muralitharan to Das, no run
33.3 Muralitharan to Das, no run
33.4 Muralitharan to Das, no run
33.5 Muralitharan to Das, no run
33.6 Muralitharan to Das, no run
End of over 34 (maiden) India 60/0
M Muralitharan 6-3-7-0 - City End
S Ramesh 33* (104b 2x4) SS Das 22* (105b)
34.1 ASA Perera to Ramesh, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, the ball slants away from the left hander, left alone to
the keeper
34.2 ASA Perera to Ramesh, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
played off the back foot to the man at covers
34.3 ASA Perera to Ramesh, (noball) no run
34.3 ASA Perera to Ramesh, one run
34.4 ASA Perera to Das, two runs
34.5 ASA Perera to Das, no run
34.6 ASA Perera to Das, no run
End of over 35 (4 runs) India 64/0
ASA Perera 4-0-14-0 (2nb) - Fort End
S Ramesh 34* (108b 2x4) SS Das 24* (108b)
35.1 Muralitharan to Ramesh, one run
35.2 Muralitharan to Das, one run
35.3 Muralitharan to Ramesh, (noball) no run
35.3 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run, well flighted and on the off and
middle, defended carefully
35.4 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run, straighter one on the off and
middle, defended carefully
35.5 Muralitharan to Ramesh, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, Ramesh leans back and eases the ball through the covers
35.6 Muralitharan to Das, no run
End of over 36 (4 runs) India 68/0
M Muralitharan 7-3-11-0 (1nb) - City End
S Ramesh 36* (113b 2x4) SS Das 25* (110b)
36.1 ASA Perera to Ramesh, no run
36.2 ASA Perera to Ramesh, no run, loud appeal for a caught behind down
the leg side, off the thigh pads any ways
36.3 ASA Perera to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
36.4 ASA Perera to Ramesh, three runs, short outside th eoff, cut away
for three runs
36.5 ASA Perera to Das, no run, outside the off, seaming away, going for
the big drive, beaten
36.6 ASA Perera to Das, no run
End of over 37 (3 runs) India 71/0
ASA Perera 5-0-17-0 (2nb) - Fort End
S Ramesh 39* (117b 2x4) SS Das 25* (112b)
37.1 Muralitharan to Ramesh, one run, driven to the covers and takes a
quick single
37.2 Muralitharan to Das, no run, tossed up, outside th eoff, defended
37.3 Muralitharan to Das, one run, driven towards mid-on and takes a
quick single
37.4 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run, tossed up, outside the off, forward
in defense
37.5 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run, pushes the ball to the covers
37.6 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run, well tossed up, forward in defense
End of over 38 (2 runs) India 73/0
M Muralitharan 8-3-13-0 (1nb) - City End
SS Das 26* (114b) S Ramesh 40* (121b 2x4)
38.1 ASA Perera to Das, no run, gets right behind and defends
38.2 ASA Perera to Das, no run
38.3 ASA Perera to Das, no run
38.4 ASA Perera to Das, no run
38.5 ASA Perera to Das, one run, pushed to covers and takes a quick run
38.6 ASA Perera to Ramesh, no run, driven back to the bowler
End of over 39 (1 run) India 74/0
ASA Perera 6-0-18-0 (2nb) - Fort End
SS Das 27* (119b) S Ramesh 40* (122b 2x4)
39.1 Muralitharan to Das, no run, forward in defense
39.2 Muralitharan to Das, one run, spins back in sharply, goes back and
tries to cut, manages to get the ball down to short third-man
39.3 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run, well tossed up, outside the off,
defended
39.4 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run
39.5 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run
39.6 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run, throws the ball up, well flighted
indeed, pushed back to the bowler
End of over 40 (1 run) India 75/0
M Muralitharan 9-3-14-0 (1nb) - City End
SS Das 28* (121b) S Ramesh 40* (126b 2x4)
40.1 ASA Perera to Das, no run, yorker, dug out safely
40.2 ASA Perera to Das, two runs, short and wide, cut away, Arnold makes
a mistake at point, misjudges the ball, enables two easy runs
40.3 ASA Perera to Das, no run, rising from a short of a length, Das in
all kinds of trouble,hits on the glove and goes up in the air, no
close in fielder to take that catch!
40.4 ASA Perera to Das, no run, yorker! dug out safely
40.5 ASA Perera to Das, no run, short and bouncing, played towards
Arnold at point
40.6 ASA Perera to Das, no run, gets right behind th eline and plays in
defense
End of over 41 (2 runs) India 77/0
ASA Perera 7-0-20-0 (2nb) - Fort End
S Ramesh 40* (126b 2x4) SS Das 30* (127b)
41.1 Muralitharan to Ramesh, two runs
41.2 Muralitharan to Ramesh, no run
41.3 Muralitharan to Ramesh, OUT: tossed up outside the off, Ramesh
plays a drive staying put, manages to hit it straight to
Jayasuriya at short covers, the catch is taken, Ramesh is out and
has to make the long walk back to the pavilion
India 79/1, Partnership of 79
S Ramesh c Jayasuriya b Muralitharan 42 (129b 2x4 0x6)
SS Das 30* (127b) M Muralitharan 9.3-3-16-1 (1nb)
Mohd Kaif is the new batsman
41.4 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, stretches forward in defense
41.5 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, spins a lot, Kaif goes back and
across and plays the ball away
41.6 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, forward in defense
End of over 42 (2 runs) India 79/1
M Muralitharan 10-3-16-1 (1nb) - City End
SS Das 30* (127b) M Kaif 0* (3b)
Ruchira Perera replaces Suresh Perera
42.1 PDRL Perera to Das, no run, full on middle and off, played to the
on side in defense
42.2 PDRL Perera to Das, no run, short and angling away, Das sways away
42.3 PDRL Perera to Das, no run, rising from back of a length, gets
right behind the line and fends it down
42.4 PDRL Perera to Das, one run, on the pads, clipped away and down to
fine leg
42.5 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, pitched just outside the off, doesn't
angle away, holds the line and goes right through to the keeper
42.6 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, outside the off, left alone
End of over 43 (1 run) India 80/1
PDRL Perera 5-3-3-0 - Fort End
SS Das 31* (131b) M Kaif 0* (5b)
43.1 Muralitharan to Das, legbye: one run, goes for the paddle sweep,
misses the shot, gets the leg bye
43.2 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run
43.3 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run
43.4 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run
43.5 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run
43.6 Muralitharan to Kaif, three runs, short and wide outside the off,
cut away with ease, gets three for that stroke, Kaif is off the
mark
End of over 44 (4 runs) India 84/1
M Muralitharan 11-3-19-1 (1nb) - City End
M Kaif 3* (10b) SS Das 31* (132b)
44.1 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run
44.2 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, angling away, outside the off, through
to the keeper
44.3 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, pushes the ball towards covers and
wants a quick single, das shouts NO!
44.4 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, left alone to the keeper
44.5 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, again outside the off, left alone.
Ruchira is bowling a bit too wide, not making the batsman play at
it.
44.6 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, through to the keeper, outside the
off.
End of over 45 (maiden) India 84/1
PDRL Perera 6-4-3-0 - Fort End
SS Das 31* (132b) M Kaif 3* (16b)
Ruchira Perera has given away just three runs off six overs,
economical stuff indeed, but not threatening any ways!
45.1 Muralitharan to Das, no run, turns a lot, hit onthe pad
45.2 Muralitharan to Das, no run, tossed up, played with the pad
45.3 Muralitharan to Das, no run, bowling around the wicket, hit onthe
pad, good low catch taken by the silly point fielder, loud shout!
Bucknor will have none of that,as always takes a long time and
then shakes his head
45.4 Muralitharan to Das, no run, hit onthe pad again
45.5 Muralitharan to Das, no run, well tossed up, comes down the track
and ofers the front p ad
45.6 Muralitharan to Das, no run, no stroke offered , off the pads down
to fine leg, batsmen do all the running, Bucknor signals dead
ball!
End of over 46 (maiden) India 84/1
M Muralitharan 12-4-19-1 (1nb) - City End
M Kaif 3* (16b) SS Das 31* (138b)
46.1 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, just outside the off, some late
movement off the seam, through to the keeper
46.2 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, Ruchira bowling a better line, makes
the batsman play at it, beaten!
46.3 PDRL Perera to Kaif, one run, hit on the pad, loud shout for lbw,
hit well within the danger zone, close call, not out saysthe
umpire, batsmen take a run, no edge in that one, umpire awards the
run to the bat
46.4 PDRL Perera to Das, no run, beats the batsman with a beauty,
outside the off and seaming away
46.5 PDRL Perera to Das, no run, gets right behind and fends it down
46.6 PDRL Perera to Das, no run, that was fast, outside the off, Ruchira
hitting the right spot on the pitch, bang on good length and
seaming away, beaten by the pace!
End of over 47 (1 run) India 85/1
PDRL Perera 7-4-4-0 - Fort End
M Kaif 4* (19b) SS Das 31* (141b)
47.1 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, tossed up on middle and off, comes
down the track, looking to ease it through mid-wicket, misses
completely , hit on the pads
47.2 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, forward in defense
47.3 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, well tossed up, gos right back to p
lay at it, a big mistake, thick inside edge on to the pads saves
him from given out lbw
47.4 Muralitharan to Kaif, one run, played around the corner
47.5 Muralitharan to Das, one run, faster ball, chopped down towards
third-man
47.6 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, comes well forward and defends
End of over 48 (2 runs) India 87/1
M Muralitharan 13-4-21-1 (1nb) - City End
SS Das 32* (142b) M Kaif 5* (24b)
48.1 PDRL Perera to Das, no run
48.2 PDRL Perera to Das, no run
48.3 PDRL Perera to Das, one run, pushed to the covers and takes off for
a quick single, Kaif is a good runner between the wickets
48.4 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
48.5 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run
48.6 PDRL Perera to Kaif, one run, late swing, full in length, played
down to fine leg for a single
End of over 49 (2 runs) India 89/1
PDRL Perera 8-4-6-0 - Fort End
M Kaif 6* (27b) SS Das 33* (145b)
49.1 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, well tosed up, tries to whip through
mid-wicket, hit on the pad
49.2 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, thick inside edge on to the pads
49.3 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, tossed up, forward in defense
49.4 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, comes forward, Murali holds the ball
a litle, fends at it
49.5 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, well tossed up, good variation here,
forward in defense
49.6 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, faster one, spins sharply right
across, down the leg
End of over 50 (maiden) India 89/1
M Muralitharan 14-5-21-1 (1nb) - City End
SS Das 33* (145b) M Kaif 6* (33b)
89 runs scored in 50 overs. This is a 150 mins session, the post
lunch session!
Dilhara Fernando brought back in, Jayasuriya wants quick wickets
here
50.1 Fernando to Das, no run, pushed firmly to covers, Suresh Perera
makes a good diving stop
50.2 Fernando to Das, no run, gets right behind the line and fends
50.3 Fernando to Das, no run
50.4 Fernando to Das, no run
50.5 Fernando to Das, no run, driven firmly to the covers
50.6 Fernando to Das, no run, just outside the off, goes chasing, beaten
completely, das has been having these concentration lapses once in
a while!
End of over 51 (maiden) India 89/1
CRD Fernando 13-4-22-0 (2nb) - Fort End
M Kaif 6* (33b) SS Das 33* (151b)
51.1 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run
51.2 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, goes for a big sweep shot, beaten
outside the leg
51.3 Muralitharan to Kaif, one run, comes right forward, pushes it to
covers
51.4 Muralitharan to Das, no run, rapped on the pad, loud shout from
Murali, not out
51.5 Muralitharan to Das, no run, hits on the pad again
51.6 Muralitharan to Das, FOUR, over pitched, cracking extra cover drive
for four! Thats das' first boundary of the day
End of over 52 (5 runs) India 94/1
M Muralitharan 15-5-26-1 (1nb) - City End
M Kaif 7* (36b) SS Das 37* (154b 1x4)
52.1 Fernando to Kaif, no run, walks forward and plays in defense
52.2 Fernando to Kaif, no run, fires it in fast, lets it go through,
doesn't miss the off stump by much!
52.3 Fernando to Kaif, no run, fired in full, thick inside edge on to
the pad
52.4 Fernando to Kaif, no run, bouncer! Kaif spots it early and ducks
underneath
52.5 Fernando to Kaif, no run, outside the off, left alone
52.6 Fernando to Kaif, no run, short and angling in, hit on the thigh
pad as Kaif tries to let it go through
End of over 53 (maiden) India 94/1
CRD Fernando 14-5-22-0 (2nb) - Fort End
SS Das 37* (154b 1x4) M Kaif 7* (42b)
53.1 Vaas to Das, no run, through to the keeper
53.2 Vaas to Das, no run, pitched outside the off, left alone
53.3 Vaas to Das, no run, right on target, forward in defense
53.4 Vaas to Das, no run, plays forward in defense to the covers
53.5 Vaas to Das, no run, short and angling away, too close to the body
to play the cut, almost drags the ball back onto the stumps
53.6 Vaas to Das, no run, bouncer! good way to make it sure that you
bowl a maiden! wasted delivery from Vaas...
End of over 54 (maiden) India 94/1
WPUJC Vaas 10-5-19-0 (2nb) - City End
M Kaif 7* (42b) SS Das 37* (160b 1x4)
54.1 Fernando to Kaif, no run, fired down the leg side, through to the
keeper
54.2 Fernando to Kaif, no run, gets right behind and fends it down
54.3 Fernando to Kaif, no run, fired in full, on leg and middle, played
in defense
54.4 Fernando to Kaif, one run, cracked through covers, that was over
pitched, poor running between the wickets, bad communication even,
just the single
54.5 Fernando to Das, no run, bouncer! through to the keeper, umpire De
Silva signals thats the first off the over!
54.6 Fernando to Das, no run
End of over 55 (1 run) India 95/1
CRD Fernando 15-5-23-0 (2nb) - Fort End
M Kaif 8* (46b) SS Das 37* (162b 1x4)
Umpire Bucknor walks slowly up towards the stumps, time for one
more over gentlemen
55.1 Vaas to Kaif, no run, gets right behind the line and fends it away
55.2 Vaas to Kaif, no run, angling away, left alone
55.3 Vaas to Kaif, no run, angling away, left through to the keeper
55.4 Vaas to Kaif, no run, far too wide outside the off, Vaas seems to
have forgotten the golden rule, to get a wicket you got to make
the batsman play at the ball
55.5 Vaas to Kaif, no run, slower ball perhaps, doesn't carry through to
the keper, kaif beaten all ends up
55.6 Vaas to Kaif, no run, Ah ha Vas is too clever, finishes the over
with a bouncer, ensures that the over is a maiden!
End of over 56 (maiden) India 95/1
WPUJC Vaas 11-6-19-0 (2nb) - City End
SS Das 37* (162b 1x4) M Kaif 8* (52b)
Thats Tea at Galle International Stadium. India have moved on from
16 for no loss to 95/1 at tea. The only loss so far has been that
of Ramesh (42).
We will be back with you in just about 20 mins with all the live
action from Galle. So long
Welcome back to Galle
No good news this is: RAIN!
It has started to get a bit heavy here, the covers are on. we are
in the middle of the monsoon season.
It is clearing up now. there is still a little bit of drizzle
around the ground.
hardly any sunshine, which is the bad news. Players are still in
the pavilion.
Match State: Delay - Day 1 - Rain holds up play
Good news from Galle!!!
The dark clouds have disappeared. Clear bluse skies and the ground
bathed in golden sunshine, players walking towards the middle,
most of them wearing shades, it is sunshine time!
The batsmen too are making their way to the middle. Play will
resume in a short while
56.1 Muralitharan to Das, one run
56.2 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run
56.3 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run
56.4 Muralitharan to Kaif, two runs
56.5 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run
56.6 Muralitharan to Kaif, one run
End of over 57 (4 runs) India 99/1
M Muralitharan 16-5-30-1 (1nb) - Fort End
M Kaif 11* (57b) SS Das 38* (163b 1x4)
57.1 Vaas to Kaif, no run
57.2 Vaas to Kaif, no run
57.3 Vaas to Kaif, one run
57.4 Vaas to Das, no run
57.5 Vaas to Das, (noball) no run
57.5 Vaas to Das, no run
57.6 Vaas to Das, one run
End of over 58 (3 runs) India 102/1
WPUJC Vaas 12-6-22-0 (3nb) - City End
SS Das 39* (167b 1x4) M Kaif 12* (60b)
58.1 ASA Perera to Das, one run
58.2 ASA Perera to Kaif, two runs
58.3 ASA Perera to Kaif, no run
58.4 ASA Perera to Kaif, no run
58.5 ASA Perera to Kaif, no run
58.6 ASA Perera to Kaif, no run, smashes with a lot of power, straight
to covers
End of over 59 (3 runs) India 105/1
ASA Perera 8-0-23-0 (2nb) - Fort End
SS Das 40* (168b 1x4) M Kaif 14* (65b)
59.1 Vaas to Das, OUT: Vaas runs in to bowl, pitches one just outside
the off, das searching for it, the ball angling away, catches the
thick outside edge and straight to the mid-riff of Sanath
Jayasuriya, makes no mistake, India have lost their second wicket!
India 105/2, Partnership of 26
SS Das c Jayasuriya b Vaas 40 (169b 1x4 0x6)
M Kaif 14* (65b) WPUJC Vaas 12.1-6-22-1 (3nb)
Rahul Dravid is the new batsman in the middle
59.2 Vaas to Dravid, no run, gets right behind and fends it down
59.3 Vaas to Dravid, no run, outside the off, rising, Dravid goes right
up on his toes and fends it down
59.4 Vaas to Dravid, no run, fired in full in length, Dravid comes
forward and defends it
59.5 Vaas to Dravid, no run, good ball this! just outside the off,
seaming away with a fair bit of pace and bounce to the keeper
59.6 Vaas to Dravid, no run, Vaas has become a seasoned campaigner1
fires it too wide outside the off, Dravid wouldn't even go near
it, a wicket maiden!
End of over 60 (maiden) India 105/2
WPUJC Vaas 13-7-22-1 (3nb) - City End
M Kaif 14* (65b) R Dravid 0* (5b)
60.1 ASA Perera to Kaif, no run, outside the off, left alone
60.2 ASA Perera to Kaif, no run, comes forward in defense
60.3 ASA Perera to Kaif, no run
60.4 ASA Perera to Kaif, one run, pushes in defense and takes a single
60.5 ASA Perera to Dravid, one run, turned away towards mid-wicket and
gets off the mark
60.6 ASA Perera to Kaif, (noball) no run, walks forward in defense, a no
ball!
60.6 ASA Perera to Kaif, no run, short of alength, rising to the rib
cage, Kaif does well to keep the ball down
End of over 61 (3 runs) India 108/2
ASA Perera 9-0-26-0 (3nb) - Fort End
R Dravid 1* (6b) M Kaif 15* (71b)
61.1 Vaas to Dravid, no run, pitched outside the off, some late swing in
to the batsman, dravid leaves it alone
61.2 Vaas to Dravid, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
61.3 Vaas to Dravid, no run, through to the keeper
61.4 Vaas to Dravid, no run, comes forward in defense
61.5 Vaas to Dravid, two runs, shoprt outside the off, pulls it away
towards mid-wicket, not a graceful shot, gets him two runs
61.6 Vaas to Dravid, one run, plays it behind square on the on side and
steals a single
End of over 62 (3 runs) India 111/2
WPUJC Vaas 14-7-25-1 (3nb) - City End
R Dravid 4* (12b) M Kaif 15* (71b)
62.1 ASA Perera to Dravid, FOUR, over pitched outside the off, glorious
cover drive, four runs all the way
62.2 ASA Perera to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone
62.3 ASA Perera to Dravid, no run
62.4 ASA Perera to Dravid, one run, swung around the corner for a single
62.5 ASA Perera to Kaif, no run, forward in defense
62.6 ASA Perera to Kaif, no run
End of over 63 (5 runs) India 116/2
ASA Perera 10-0-31-0 (3nb) - Fort End
R Dravid 9* (16b 1x4) M Kaif 15* (73b)
63.1 Vaas to Dravid, one run, short and Dravid quickly in to position,
mistimes th epull, just the single
63.2 Vaas to Kaif, no run, short, bouncer! sways away
63.3 Vaas to Kaif, no run
63.4 Vaas to Kaif, no run
63.5 Vaas to Kaif, no run
63.6 Vaas to Kaif, no run
End of over 64 (1 run) India 117/2
WPUJC Vaas 15-7-26-1 (3nb) - City End
R Dravid 10* (17b 1x4) M Kaif 15* (78b)
64.1 Fernando to Dravid, no run
64.2 Fernando to Dravid, one run, Dravid checking his shot, the ball
goes straight to Suresh Perera, drops the catch, what a miss this
is! poor shot by Dravid and equally poor effort by Perera
64.3 Fernando to Kaif, no run
64.4 Fernando to Kaif, no run
64.5 Fernando to Kaif, no run
64.6 Fernando to Kaif, no run
End of over 65 (1 run) India 118/2
CRD Fernando 16-5-24-0 (2nb) - Fort End
R Dravid 11* (19b 1x4) M Kaif 15* (82b)
65.1 Vaas to Dravid, one run
65.2 Vaas to Kaif, two runs
65.3 Vaas to Kaif, no run
65.4 Vaas to Kaif, no run
65.5 Vaas to Kaif, no run
65.6 Vaas to Kaif, no run
End of over 66 (3 runs) India 121/2
WPUJC Vaas 16-7-29-1 (3nb) - City End
R Dravid 12* (20b 1x4) M Kaif 17* (87b)
66.1 Fernando to Dravid, no run
66.2 Fernando to Dravid, no run, good fast delivery, just outside the
off, Dravid gets busy, defends
66.3 Fernando to Dravid, no run, fired in, on middle and off, forward in
defense
66.4 Fernando to Dravid, no run, outside the off, played towards covers
66.5 Fernando to Dravid, no run, short and rising outside the off,
through to the keper
66.6 Fernando to Dravid, no run, bouncer! another maiden over
End of over 67 (maiden) India 121/2
CRD Fernando 17-6-24-0 (2nb) - Fort End
M Kaif 17* (87b) R Dravid 12* (26b 1x4)
Muttiah Muralitharan will unleash some of his magic here
67.1 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run
67.2 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run
67.3 Muralitharan to Kaif, two runs, tucked around the corner for a
couple of runs, good running between the wickets
67.4 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, pitched outside the off, rest is so
predictable, big turn, Sangakkara takes the ball way down the leg
side
67.5 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run
67.6 Muralitharan to Kaif, one run, played down tolong leg for a single
End of over 68 (3 runs) India 124/2
M Muralitharan 17-5-33-1 (1nb) - City End
M Kaif 20* (93b) R Dravid 12* (26b 1x4)
68.1 Fernando to Kaif, no run, short outside the off, Dravid goes right
up on his toes and pushes it towards covers
oops! that was Kaif who took strike
68.2 Fernando to Kaif, no run, comes forward in defense
68.3 Fernando to Kaif, no run, short, bouncer! almost falls for it, was
in two minds, last minute pulled himself away from playing the
hook
68.4 Fernando to Kaif, no run
68.5 Fernando to Kaif, no run, outside the off, left alone
68.6 Fernando to Kaif, no run, fires it in, little bit of reverse swing,
dug out towards mid-on
End of over 69 (maiden) India 124/2
CRD Fernando 18-7-24-0 (2nb) - Fort End
R Dravid 12* (26b 1x4) M Kaif 20* (99b)
69.1 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
69.2 Muralitharan to Dravid, OUT: well flighted, draws Dravid out of the
crease, oh ho, he has been doing this a bit too often. closes the
face of the bat a bit too early, inside edge on to the pads, ball
pops up to silly point, Arnold takes the catch!
India 124/3, Partnership of 19
R Dravid c Arnold b Muralitharan 12 (28b 1x4 0x6)
M Kaif 20* (99b) M Muralitharan 17.2-5-33-2 (1nb)
Sourav Ganguly is the new batsman in the middle
69.3 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, forward in defense
69.4 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, spins away sharply, beaten
69.5 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, bowling around the wicket, turn
and bounce, Ganguly not too pleased
69.6 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, fires in a quicker one, played in
defense
End of over 70 (maiden) India 124/3
M Muralitharan 18-6-33-2 (1nb) - City End
M Kaif 20* (99b) SC Ganguly 0* (4b)
70.1 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, left-arm over the wicket, fired in on
leg and middle, late swing, Kaif shufles across and is hit on the
pad
70.2 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, pitched well up, just outside the off,
swings in late, pushed in defense
70.3 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, just outside the off, stays put on his
crease, hardly any footwork, opens the face of the bat and plays
it towards point
70.4 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, seaming away, Kaif does it again,
plays a nothing shot, foot going nowhere, takes the edge, falls
just short of Jayasuriya at first slip
70.5 PDRL Perera to Kaif, (noball) no run, pitches the ball up,
searching for late swing, Kaif throws his bat at it, smacks it
straight to covers
70.5 PDRL Perera to Kaif, three runs, sweet timing! subtle flick of the
wrists, ball races through mid-wicket, Atapattu does well to save
one run, batsmen run three!
70.6 PDRL Perera to Ganguly, one run, on the pads, Ganguly gets off the
mark, plays it down to long leg
End of over 71 (5 runs) India 129/3
PDRL Perera 9-4-11-0 (1nb) - Fort End
SC Ganguly 1* (5b) M Kaif 23* (105b)
71.1 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, full and on the off, defended
71.2 Muralitharan to Ganguly, one run, flat and outside the off, Ganguly
opens the face of the bat and guides the ball past gully
71.3 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, well flighted, outside the off, big
spin in to the right hander, defended to the on side
71.4 Muralitharan to Kaif, one run, on the pads and back of a length,
tucked away to square leg
71.5 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, slower, well flighted and outside
the off, played at and missed, fizzes through the keeper
71.6 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run
End of over 72 (2 runs) India 131/3
M Muralitharan 19-6-35-2 (1nb) - City End
M Kaif 24* (107b) SC Ganguly 2* (9b)
Match State: Drinks
72.1 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, gets right behind the line and plays
in defense
72.2 PDRL Perera to Kaif, FOUR, slashes at it, streaky shot, gets four
over the slips and into the third-man fence
72.3 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, played forward in defense
72.4 PDRL Perera to Kaif, three runs, over pitched, offers the full face
of the bat, sweet timing for three runs to long on
72.5 PDRL Perera to Ganguly, one run, on the pads, tucked down to fine
leg
72.6 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, just outside the off, played in
defense
End of over 73 (8 runs) India 139/3
PDRL Perera 10-4-19-0 (1nb) - Fort End
SC Ganguly 3* (10b) M Kaif 31* (112b 1x4)
Murali to bowl to Ganguly
73.1 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, stretches forward in defense
73.2 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, played in defense to gully
A slip, gully, silly point and a forward short leg waits for the
catch
73.3 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run
73.4 Muralitharan to Ganguly, two runs, tossed up outside the off,
driven through covers
73.5 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, well flighted, on middle and off,
forward in defense
73.6 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, forward in defense
End of over 74 (2 runs) India 141/3
M Muralitharan 20-6-37-2 (1nb) - City End
M Kaif 31* (112b 1x4) SC Ganguly 5* (16b)
74.1 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, fires it wide outside the off
74.2 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, faster delivery, played in defense
74.3 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
74.4 PDRL Perera to Kaif, (noball) no run, on the pads, played to mid-
wicket
74.4 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run
74.5 PDRL Perera to Kaif, FOUR, short outside the off, rank bad ball,
Kaif blosomming after the initial struggle, whacks it behind point
for four
74.6 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, late swing, outside the off, left
alone
End of over 75 (5 runs) India 146/3
PDRL Perera 11-4-24-0 (2nb) - Fort End
SC Ganguly 5* (16b) M Kaif 35* (119b 2x4)
75.1 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, tossed up, outside the off, has a
mighty heave, beaten
75.2 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, through to the keeper
75.3 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run
75.4 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run
75.5 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, tossed up, outside the off,
Ganguly leans forward in defense
75.6 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, faster one, wide outside the off,
maiden over!
End of over 76 (maiden) India 146/3
M Muralitharan 21-7-37-2 (1nb) - City End
M Kaif 35* (119b 2x4) SC Ganguly 5* (22b)
76.1 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
76.2 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, back of a length, played to the
covers, as shadows lengthen on the pitch
76.3 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, outside the off, Kaif playing too much
away from the body, asking for trouble!
76.4 PDRL Perera to Kaif, (noball) no run, fires it in full, Kaif walks
all over his crease, somehow gets his bat on it
76.4 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, slower ball, outside the off, through
to the keeper
76.5 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, on middle and off, shuffles across and
plays across the line towards mid-wicket
76.6 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, shuffles across and plays the ball on
the off stump towards mid-wicket
End of over 77 (1 run) India 147/3
PDRL Perera 12-4-25-0 (3nb) - Fort End
SC Ganguly 5* (22b) M Kaif 35* (126b 2x4)
77.1 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, well tossed up, Ganguly goes
forward searching for the delivery, spins away and beats the bat
77.2 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, sharp turn away from the bat, to
the keeper
77.3 Muralitharan to Ganguly, two runs, charges down the track and
drives to mid-off, not timing properly, Ruchira Perera takes his
eyes off the ball and misfields
77.4 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, tossed up, forward in defense
77.5 Muralitharan to Ganguly, one run, played behind point for a single
150 comes up on the board for India
77.6 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, forward in defense, ball goes to
forward short leg
End of over 78 (3 runs) India 150/3
M Muralitharan 22-7-40-2 (1nb) - City End
SC Ganguly 8* (27b) M Kaif 35* (127b 2x4)
The shadows are growin glonger, this is an extended day's play
because of the stoppages we have had due to rain
Suresh replaces Ruchira
78.1 ASA Perera to Ganguly, one run, swings the ball around down to fine
leg for a single
The shadows has disappeared now, it is getting quite dark
78.2 ASA Perera to Kaif, no run, keeps Kaif honest in defense
78.3 ASA Perera to Kaif, one run, reverse swing, gets a thick inside
edge down behind square and takes one
78.4 ASA Perera to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, through to the
keeper, Ganguly leaves the ball alone
78.5 ASA Perera to Ganguly, no run, back of a length, swinging too,
comes half forward and plays the ball away at the last moment
78.6 ASA Perera to Ganguly, no run, bouncer! thats the end of the over
End of over 79 (2 runs) India 152/3
ASA Perera 11-0-33-0 (3nb) - Fort End
M Kaif 36* (129b 2x4) SC Ganguly 9* (31b)
79.1 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, well tossed up outside the off,
moment of madness here by Kaif, charges down the track, beaten,
hit on the pad and goes towards slips
79.2 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, played to forward short leg
79.3 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, well tossed up, forward in defense
79.4 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, Kaif getting a bit advenbturous,
walks down the track and gets hit on the pad
79.5 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run, forward in defense
79.6 Muralitharan to Kaif, one run, played behind square for a single
End of over 80 (1 run) India 153/3
M Muralitharan 23-7-41-2 (1nb) - City End
M Kaif 37* (135b 2x4) SC Ganguly 9* (31b)
80.1 ASA Perera to Kaif, no run, fired in full on the off stump, plauyed
to mid-on
80.2 ASA Perera to Kaif, no run, too short and wide, Kaif goes chasing
and cuts the ball in the air, acrobatic effort by Murali, ball
falls short of him, lucky break for Kaif
80.3 ASA Perera to Kaif, legbye: one run
80.4 ASA Perera to Ganguly, one run, pushes it forward and takes a quick
single
80.5 ASA Perera to Kaif, no run, short and outside the off, through to
the keeper
80.6 ASA Perera to Kaif, no run, wide outside th eoff, through to the
keeper
End of over 81 (2 runs) India 155/3
ASA Perera 12-0-34-0 (3nb) - Fort End
SC Ganguly 10* (32b) M Kaif 37* (140b 2x4)
81.1 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, bowling around the wicket, tossed
up, outside the of, played in defense
81.2 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, tossed up again, defended
81.3 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, stretches forward in defense
81.4 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, pitches just outside the off,
amazing amount of turn, spins straight to first slip
81.5 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, faster one, outside the off,
through to the keper
81.6 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, squuezes the ball down to gully
End of over 82 (maiden) India 155/3
M Muralitharan 24-8-41-2 (1nb) - City End
M Kaif 37* (140b 2x4) SC Ganguly 10* (38b)
new ball taken after 82 overs
Fernando pressed into action too
82.1 Fernando to Kaif, no run, spot on, on middle and off, Kaif goes
back and fends it down
82.2 Fernando to Kaif, no run, outside th eoff, not firing on all
cylinders, left alone
82.3 Fernando to Kaif, no run, almost does the job1 brings the ball back
in sharply from outside the off, Kaif leaves the ball alone
82.4 Fernando to Kaif, OUT: pitched just back of a length, fast and
furious, ball darts back in, Kaif stands rooted to his crease,
tries to play at it, a little too late mate! the ball beats the
defenseive stroke and shatters the stumps
India 155/4, Partnership of 31
M Kaif b Fernando 37 (144b 2x4 0x6)
SC Ganguly 10* (38b) CRD Fernando 18.4-7-24-1 (2nb)
new batsman is Hemang Badani
82.5 Fernando to Badani, no run, loud shout for caught behind, kissed
the pads on its way to the keeper
82.6 Fernando to Badani, FOUR, over pitched outside the off, looking to
bowl a yorker, crashes through square covers for four!
End of over 83 (4 runs) India 159/4
CRD Fernando 19-7-28-1 (2nb) - Fort End
SC Ganguly 10* (38b) HK Badani 4* (2b 1x4)
83.1 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, pitched outside the off and seaming away
from the left hander, left alone
83.2 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, almost an action replay, left alone
83.3 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, left alone, Vaas not
making the batsman play at it
83.4 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, once again, outside the off, through to
the keeper
83.5 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, through to the keeper, outside the off
83.6 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, Ganguly shuffles across and leaves it
alone
End of over 84 (maiden) India 159/4
WPUJC Vaas 17-8-29-1 (3nb) - City End
HK Badani 4* (2b 1x4) SC Ganguly 10* (44b)
84.1 Fernando to Badani, two runs, played down to long leg
84.2 Fernando to Badani, no run
84.3 Fernando to Badani, no run
84.4 Fernando to Badani, OUT: wide outside the off, Badani goes chasing,
poor shot at the fag end of the day, manages to edge it to the
safe gloves of Sangakkara!
India 161/5, Partnership of 6
HK Badani c Sangakkara b Fernando 6 (6b 1x4 0x6)
SC Ganguly 10* (44b) CRD Fernando 19.4-7-30-2 (2nb)
84.5 Fernando to Dighe, no run, fired in , pitched on leg and seams down
the line, good overhead take by the keeper
84.6 Fernando to Dighe, two runs, pushed past mid-on for a couple of
runs
End of over 85 (4 runs) India 163/5
CRD Fernando 20-7-32-2 (2nb) - Fort End
SC Ganguly 10* (44b) SS Dighe 2* (2b)
that is that for the day, umpires offer the Indian batsmen the
light, ganguly is only glad to leave. end of the day's play!
Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Sri Lanka have taken the full honours of the day, reducing India to
163/5 in 85 overs.
There were a couple of stoppsges due to rain, but then this has
been a long day
Sri Lanka after winning the toss put India to bat first, Ramesh and
Das put together a slow and patient 79 runs for the first wicket.
Muttiah Muralitharan and dilhara Fernando brought Sri Lanka right
back into the match.
India will look forward to their skipper to come good tomorrow.
We will be back with you at 1030 Hrs local time, 0430 Hrs GMT, 1000
Hrs IST tomorrow. Thanks for joining us today. Good evening!
Hello and welcome to the Galle International Stadium for the second
day's play of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka
After starting well on a wicket that looked deceptively like a
green top, India lost their way
From being 79/0 India slumped to 161/5 at the end of the day's play
Openers Ramesh and Das both made 40s but could not go on to
anything more meaningful
The Sri Lankan bowlers struck double blows towards the end of the
day, when the new ball was taken
So the ball is still very new going into the second day and the Sri
Lankan quicks will be fresh
Sourav Ganguly and Sameer Dighe are at the crease for India and
have a big task ahead of them
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over quickly? All that and much, much more when the live action
starts soon. Don't go away!
The skies are pretty clear here at Galle but one must admit that
there are a few clouds hanging around in the vicinity
The wicket has dried out nicely in the heat, the blue skies here
today will dry things up further
With the surface flaking and breaking up just a touch, the spinners
will certainly come into play
Despite earlier beliefs that this pitch would favour the seamers,
it looks like this is a standard subcontinent wicket
The players are out in the middle and Ganguly will take strike
Chaminda Vaas will take the new-ish ball and begin the proceedings
85.1 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, full and on the off, the ball swings late,
hits the deck and moves away a bit more, Ganguly leaves the ball
well alone
85.2 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, fuller, straighter and on the pads, the
ball shapes away late once more, but the line forces Ganguly to
play, tapped to the on side with soft hands
85.3 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, just back of a length and on the pads,
Ganguly goes back and across and works the ball away to the on
side, just wide of midwicket though, no chance of a single there
85.4 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, and once more, Vaas slips down the leg
side, Ganguly straddles the crease and plays the ball away to the
on side, closing the face of the bat nicely
85.5 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, just short of a length and on the off
stump this time, Ganguly watches the ball carefully and plays off
the back foot with soft hands, the ball trickles back down the
wicket
85.6 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, and that too is just short of a driving
length and on the stumps, played cautiously back down the wicket
with a straight bat
End of over 86 (maiden) India 163/5
WPUJC Vaas 18-9-29-1 (3nb) - City End
SS Dighe 2* (2b) SC Ganguly 10* (50b)
Dilhara Fernando gets to share the ball with Vaas
86.1 Fernando to Dighe, no run, quick, flat and on the off, that one
skids through nicely, the ball jags back in a touch from the off
stump line and Dighe is hurried on the shot, off the inside edge
onto the pads
86.2 Fernando to Dighe, bye: FOUR, full, screaming fast and way down the
leg stump, the ball hits the turf and flies past th keeper to the
fine leg fence, wayward ball that
86.3 Fernando to Dighe, three runs, overpitched and on the pads, late
swing in to the pads, Dighe waits on the ball and punches the ball
well through the vacant midwicket region
86.4 Fernando to Ganguly, no run, just short of a length and down the
leg side, Ganguly plays and misses, the ball goes through to the
keeper
86.5 Fernando to Ganguly, no run, fuller and on the off, the ball slants
away from the left hander who walks across and strokes the ball to
point
86.6 Fernando to Ganguly, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, too much width on this occasion, left well alone
End of over 87 (7 runs) India 170/5
CRD Fernando 21-7-35-2 (2nb) - Fort End
SS Dighe 5* (5b) SC Ganguly 10* (53b)
87.1 Vaas to Dighe, one run, just back of a length, outside the off, a
touch of late inswing, Dighe punches off the back foot just past
covers
87.2 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, full and on the off, Ganguly gets his feet
to the ball nicely and strokes the ball to point with an angled
bat
87.3 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, quicker, fuller and a loss of direction on
that count, the ball slips down the leg side, Ganguly moves inside
the line of the ball and tries to glance, played and missed, off
the pads to the keeper
87.4 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, quicker and just outside the off, this one
jags back off the seam a touch, Ganguly prods and inside edges the
ball onto his pad, stifled appeal for lbw
87.5 Vaas to Ganguly, three runs, full and on the pads, this ball comes
in with the angle of the left arm seamer's arm, played late back
down the wicket with the full face of the bat, good shot that and
another three the result
87.6 Vaas to Dighe, no run, full and on the off, no swing or seam
movement, Dighe defends safely, not trying anything extravagant to
a ball that is of a good line and length
End of over 88 (4 runs) India 174/5
WPUJC Vaas 19-9-33-1 (3nb) - City End
SC Ganguly 13* (57b) SS Dighe 6* (7b)
88.1 Fernando to Ganguly, two runs, just back of a length and drifting
onto the pads, Ganguly waits on this one again and tucks the ball
away off his hips to midwicket
88.2 Fernando to Ganguly, no run
quick one, really quick, short of a length too, the perfect bouncer
from a fast bowler who has the potential to be genuinely
frightening, Ganguly tries to get his bat and gloves out of the
way as the ball flies through to the keeper, a spontaneous appeal
88.3 Fernando to Ganguly, OUT:
India 176/6, Partnership of 15
SC Ganguly c Sangakkara b Fernando 15 (60b 0x4 0x6)
SS Dighe 6* (7b) CRD Fernando 21.3-7-37-3 (2nb)
88.4 Fernando to Srinath, no run
88.5 Fernando to Srinath, wide: no run
88.5 Fernando to Srinath, no run
88.6 Fernando to Srinath, no run
End of over 89 (3 runs) India 177/6
CRD Fernando 22-7-38-3 (1w 2nb) - Fort End
SS Dighe 6* (7b) J Srinath 0* (3b)
89.1 Vaas to Dighe, no run, back of a length and on the off and middle,
a touch of inswing, played back down the wicket, the bat turns in
Dighe's hand
89.2 Vaas to Dighe, no run, fuller still and on the off, once more a
touch of late inswing, played back down the wicket, this time more
firmly and with the full face of the bat
89.3 Vaas to Dighe, no run
89.4 Vaas to Dighe, no run, just slower than the previous deliveries,
short of a length and on the middle and off, good line and length,
played back down the wicket once more
89.5 Vaas to Dighe, no run, short of a length and outside the off, that
is a rank long hop, Dighe tries to cut but can't get the ball off
the meat of the bat, opportunity missed
89.6 Vaas to Dighe, no run, fuller and on the off, late swing in to the
right handed Mumbai stumper, Dighe moves forward slightly, gets
bat and pad close together and defends to the off side with an
angled bat
End of over 90 (maiden) India 177/6
WPUJC Vaas 20-10-33-1 (3nb) - City End
J Srinath 0* (3b) SS Dighe 6* (13b)
J Srinath retired hurt 0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
90.1 Fernando to Harbhajan Singh, no run
90.2 Fernando to Harbhajan Singh, no run
90.3 Fernando to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, crashed through covers
90.4 Fernando to Harbhajan Singh, no run
90.5 Fernando to Harbhajan Singh, no run
90.6 Fernando to Harbhajan Singh, OUT: just short of a length and on the
middle and of, Harbhajan Singh plays at the ball so late that the
middle stump is right out of the ground before the stroke is
complete, crcking ball that
India 181/7, Partnership of 5
Harbhajan Singh b Fernando 4 (6b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 91 (4 runs) India 181/7
CRD Fernando 23-7-42-4 (1w 2nb) - Fort End
SS Dighe 6* (13b)
91.1 Vaas to Dighe, (noball) two runs
91.1 Vaas to Dighe, no run
91.2 Vaas to Dighe, one run
91.3 Vaas to Khan, no run
91.4 Vaas to Khan, no run
91.5 Vaas to Khan, no run
91.6 Vaas to Khan, no run
End of over 92 (4 runs) India 185/7
WPUJC Vaas 21-10-37-1 (4nb) - City End
SS Dighe 9* (16b) Z Khan 0* (4b)
92.1 Fernando to Dighe, OUT: another quick one from Fernando, short of a
length too, the ball rises sharply on Dighe who can't get out of
the way in time, Sangakkara leaps up in the air and takes a great
catch, Dighe is gone
India 185/8, Partnership of 4
SS Dighe c Sangakkara b Fernando 9 (17b 0x4 0x6)
Z Khan 0* (4b) CRD Fernando 23.1-7-42-5 (1w 2nb)
That is 5 wickets for Fernando and what a spell of genuine quick
bowling it has been
92.2 Fernando to Prasad, no run
92.3 Fernando to Prasad, no run
92.4 Fernando to Prasad, legbye: one run
92.5 Fernando to Khan, no run
92.6 Fernando to Khan, no run
End of over 93 (1 run, maiden) India 186/8
CRD Fernando 24-8-42-5 (1w 2nb) - Fort End
BKV Prasad 0* (3b) Z Khan 0* (6b)
93.1 Vaas to Prasad, no run, just short of a length and on the off, the
ball slants away from the riht hander, played at and missed
93.2 Vaas to Prasad, no run, fuller still and on the off, played back
down the wicket with the full face of the bat
93.3 Vaas to Prasad, no run
93.4 Vaas to Prasad, no run, back of a length and on the middle and off,
Prasad shoulders arms and pads up to that one, rapped on the pads,
loud shout, the height dsaves Prasad
93.5 Vaas to Prasad, (noball) no run, quicker one on the middle and off,
the ball shapes in late, Prasad lets that go as well, over the
stumps and through to the keeper
93.5 Vaas to Prasad, no run, full and on the off, slanting away from the
righht hander, played away to the off side a bit awkwardly
93.6 Vaas to Prasad, no run, slower one on the off and middle, played
down with soft hands and Prasad survives a Vaas over
End of over 94 (1 run) India 187/8
WPUJC Vaas 22-10-38-1 (5nb) - City End
Z Khan 0* (6b) BKV Prasad 0* (10b)
94.1 Fernando to Khan, no run, back of a length, quick and skidding off
the deck, the ball slides past the outside edge to the keeper
94.2 Fernando to Khan, no run, short of a length and on the leg and
middle, played at and missed, off the body to the on side
94.3 Fernando to Khan, no run, short of a length, quick and outside the
off, Zaheer Khan plays a cut shot that would usually be seen when
crops are harvested, decidedly agricultural shot, through to the
keeper
94.4 Fernando to Khan, no run, straighter, quick and on the off, the
ball bounces and seams away past the bat, that was another jaffa
of a ball
94.5 Fernando to Khan, no run, back of a length and on the leg stump,
this one slips down the leg side, big swipe played and missed,
through to the keeper
94.6 Fernando to Khan, no run, short and quick, express pace on that
ball, played at and missed, through to the keeper
End of over 95 (maiden) India 187/8
CRD Fernando 25-9-42-5 (1w 2nb) - Fort End
BKV Prasad 0* (10b) Z Khan 0* (12b)
Murali being brought into the attack
95.1 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run, well flighted and on the off,
played away to the off side with pad and bat held close together
95.2 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run
95.3 Muralitharan to Prasad, OUT: flat, on the off and that's the ball
that goes away, when top order batsmen can't read it you can't
really expect Prasad to do anything other than look puzzled, like
a deer caught in the headlights, as the off stump is pegged back
India 187/9, Partnership of 2
BKV Prasad b Muralitharan 0 (13b 0x4 0x6)
Z Khan 0* (12b) M Muralitharan 24.3-8-41-3 (1nb)
That is the end of this Indian innings as Srinath is injured and
will not come out to bat
Sri Lanka have wrapped up the Indian innings in a hurry on the
second day of this match.
Dilhara Fernando with 5/42 was extremely quick, bowled a good line,
straight, and the length varied well from good sharp bouncers to
quicker full deliveries
Murali with 3/41 was at his enthusiastic best
Join us soon for the Sri Lankan first innings
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Javagal Srinath will bowl to Atapattu, we are all set for the start
of the Sri Lankan innings
0.1 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, wide outside the off, through to the
keeper
0.2 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, loud shout for lbw, ball pitched
outside the off and angling down the leg side
0.3 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left alone
0.4 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, pitched outside the off, seaming in a
shade with the breeze, an inswinger even, through to the keeper
0.5 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, rapped on the pads, swinging in a lot,
would have missed the leg stump any ways, loud shout from Srinath,
not out
0.6 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, back of a length, outside the off,
left alone
End of over 1 (maiden) Sri Lanka 0/0 (trail by 187 runs)
J Srinath 1-1-0-0 - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 0* (0b) MS Atapattu 0* (6b)
Prasad will bowl to Jayasuriya
1.1 Prasad to Jayasuriya, (noball) no run, starts off with a no ball
1.1 Prasad to Jayasuriya, no run, played to forward short leg
1.2 Prasad to Jayasuriya, no run, pitched well up, driven to mid-on
1.3 Prasad to Jayasuriya, two runs, Prasad keeping the ball up, trying
to get some swing, thick inside edge, down to long leg
1.4 Prasad to Jayasuriya, FOUR, short, outside the off, begs to be hit!
Jayasuriya cuts it through covers for four!
1.5 Prasad to Jayasuriya, no run, forward in defense
1.6 Prasad to Jayasuriya, no run, back of a length, played towards
point
End of over 2 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 7/0 (trail by 180 runs)
BKV Prasad 1-0-7-0 (1nb) - City End
MS Atapattu 0* (6b) ST Jayasuriya 6* (7b 1x4)
2.1 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
Atapattu watches that beautifully and leaves it well
2.2 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, fuller, straighter and on the pads,
clipped away to the on side with a straight bat
2.3 Srinath to Atapattu, one run, quicker one on the off, Atapattu is
hurried but is well upto the task, the ball keeps a touch low,
tapped to the on side for a quick single, right behind the ball is
Atapattu
2.4 Srinath to Jayasuriya, no run
2.5 Srinath to Jayasuriya, no run, very quick, short and superbly
directed, Srinath bending his back here, Jayasuriya takes his eyes
off the ball and ducks out of the way in a hurry
2.6 Srinath to Jayasuriya, no run, fuller and on the pads, played at
and missed, off the pads to the on side, a much better over from
Srinath
End of over 3 (1 run) Sri Lanka 8/0 (trail by 179 runs)
J Srinath 2-1-1-0 - Fort End
MS Atapattu 1* (9b) ST Jayasuriya 6* (10b 1x4)
3.1 Prasad to Atapattu, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, played at and missed, not much pace on that ball, through to
the keeper
3.2 Prasad to Atapattu, no run, full and outside the off, the ball
pitches and seams away nicely, left well alone
3.3 Prasad to Atapattu, no run, full again, held back a touch, the ball
hits the deck and cuts away nicely once more, left alone
3.4 Prasad to Atapattu, no run, closer to the off stump, just back of a
length this time, the ball once again pitches and moves away, left
alone by Atapattu
3.5 Prasad to Atapattu, no run, on the off and pushed through a bit
more quickly, as a result the ball does not move that much off the
wicket, Atapattu gets behind the ball and defends well
3.6 Prasad to Atapattu, no run, just outside the off and straight,
played down with soft hands, the ball rolls away to point
End of over 4 (maiden) Sri Lanka 8/0 (trail by 179 runs)
BKV Prasad 2-1-7-0 (1nb) - City End
ST Jayasuriya 6* (10b 1x4) MS Atapattu 1* (15b)
4.1 Srinath to Jayasuriya, legbye: one run, back of a length and on the
pads, glance played and missed, the ball hits the pad and rolls
away harnlessly to the on side
4.2 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, slower and outside the off, this one
wobbles in the air, threatens to go away but in the end carries on
straight through to the keeper as Atapattu watches the ball into
the stumper's gloves
4.3 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, quicker one, fuller than the previous
one, outside the off, left alone on line and length yet again
4.4 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, short of a length again and yet too
wide to trouble the batsman, standard Srinath fair, not bad
bowling at all, good pace, but nothing to show for his efforts as
the ball is too wide for Atapattu to play
4.5 Srinath to Atapattu, three runs, fuller and on the off, better line
and length, the right idea from Srinath, Atapattu drives well
though, through the covers for three
4.6 Srinath to Jayasuriya, two runs, full and on the off, Jayasuriya
strokes that one nicely past the man at mid off for a comfortable
brace
End of over 5 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 14/0 (trail by 173 runs)
J Srinath 3-1-6-0 - Fort End
MS Atapattu 4* (19b) ST Jayasuriya 8* (12b 1x4)
5.1 Prasad to Atapattu, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
played down to point with an angled bat and good use of supple
wrists
5.2 Prasad to Atapattu, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, Prasad gets this one to cut back in to the right hander,
Atapattu knows exactly where his stumps are and lets the ball go
confidently
5.3 Prasad to Atapattu, no run
5.4 Prasad to Atapattu, no run, back of a length and outside the off
once more, a touch of seam away from the right hander off the
wicket, Atapattu leaves it alone with consummate ease
5.5 Prasad to Atapattu, no run, slower leg cutter on the middle stump,
the ball goes away nicely, Atapattu is forced to play and defends
to the off side
5.6 Prasad to Atapattu, no run, full and on the off again, driven at,
the ball goes off the inside edge to the on side
End of over 6 (maiden) Sri Lanka 14/0 (trail by 173 runs)
BKV Prasad 3-2-7-0 (1nb) - City End
ST Jayasuriya 8* (12b 1x4) MS Atapattu 4* (25b)
6.1 Srinath to Jayasuriya, one run, back of a length, on the pads and
tucked away nicely to deep fine leg
6.2 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, full and on the off this time, angling
in to the right hander, Atapattu gives the ball the full face of
the bat and plays down the wicket, perfect defensive stroke
6.3 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, on the off this time and full once
more, Atapattu once again defends confidently and stoically
6.4 Srinath to Atapattu, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, that is
what Atapattu has been waiting for, laced through the covers in
classical fashion
6.5 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, full and on the off, just short of a
driing length though, played to point with an angled bat
6.6 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, overpitched and on the off, slanting
in to the right hander, defended carefully
End of over 7 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 19/0 (trail by 168 runs)
J Srinath 4-1-11-0 - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 9* (13b 1x4) MS Atapattu 8* (30b 1x4)
7.1 Prasad to Jayasuriya, no run
7.2 Prasad to Jayasuriya, FOUR, short of a length and just enough width
for Jayasuriya to rock back and belt the ball through cover-point,
bad ball and crashed throuh the off side
7.3 Prasad to Jayasuriya, FOUR, full and on the pads this time and that
is equally easy for Jayasuriya to pick off, clipped away over
midwicket to the fence
7.4 Prasad to Jayasuriya, no run
7.5 Prasad to Jayasuriya, FOUR, full and on the pads again, Jayasuriya
isn't worried about this being a Test match, hoicked over the on
side
7.6 Prasad to Jayasuriya, no run
End of over 8 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 31/0 (trail by 156 runs)
BKV Prasad 4-2-19-0 (1nb) - City End
MS Atapattu 8* (30b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 21* (19b 4x4)
8.1 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, back of a length and on the off, the
ball slants in to the righht hander, played inside out to the off
side
8.2 Srinath to Atapattu, no run
8.3 Srinath to Atapattu, no run
8.4 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, full and on the off, driven nicely
with an angled bat to the man at short covers
8.5 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, back of a length, quicker and outside
the off, the ball nips back in after hitting the deck, left alone
8.6 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, full and on the off, played back to
the bowler
End of over 9 (maiden) Sri Lanka 31/0 (trail by 156 runs)
J Srinath 5-2-11-0 - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 21* (19b 4x4) MS Atapattu 8* (36b 1x4)
9.1 Prasad to Jayasuriya, one run, back of a length and outside the
off, eased through the off side for a quick single
9.2 Prasad to Atapattu, two runs, back of a length and straying down
the leg side, glanced away nicely to deep fine leg
9.3 Prasad to Atapattu, no run
9.4 Prasad to Atapattu, no run, full and outside the off, that one
holds its line and goes through to the keeper, left well alone by
Atapattu
9.5 Prasad to Atapattu, no run, short of a length and on the off,
Atapattu stands tall and punches the ball off the back foot to the
man at point
9.6 Prasad to Atapattu, (noball) no run, fuller still and on the of, a
touch of outswing, played to point with an angled bat
9.6 Prasad to Atapattu, no run, quicker and outside the off, a bit of
spongy bounce off the wicket as Atapattu lets the ball bounce
through to the keeper with good carry
End of over 10 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 35/0 (trail by 152 runs)
BKV Prasad 5-2-23-0 (2nb) - City End
ST Jayasuriya 22* (20b 4x4) MS Atapattu 10* (42b 1x4)
10.1 Khan to Jayasuriya, three runs, short and a bit of width outside
the off, punched through the covers off the back foot with great
efficiency
10.2 Khan to Atapattu, no run, quick and way down the leg side, Atapattu
sniffs at that as if interested but lets it go through to the
keeper
10.3 Khan to Atapattu, no run, just short of a length and on the pads,
played to midwicket with soft hands
10.4 Khan to Atapattu, no run, quicker one, just short of a length and
on the middle stump, the ball climbs nicely on the batsman, played
down with soft hands
10.5 Khan to Atapattu, two runs, overpitched and on the pads, Atapattu
leans into the stroke and flicks the ball away nicely to midwicket
10.6 Khan to Atapattu, no run
End of over 11 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 40/0 (trail by 147 runs)
Z Khan 1-0-5-0 - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 25* (21b 4x4) MS Atapattu 12* (47b 1x4)
Harbhajan Singh is brought into the attack, the first sign of spin
11.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, FOUR, short of a length and outside
the off, loosener that, cut away hard in front of the wicket
11.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, slower and outside the off,
not much spin, left alone
11.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, back of a length and outside
the of, punched off the back foot to point
11.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, quick one, flat too, outside
the off and Jayasuriya lets it go
11.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, on the stumps and fuller,
Jayasuriya defends carefully back down the wicket with the full
face of the bat
11.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, back of a length and outside
the off, played to point and that is the lunch break on the second
day
End of over 12 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 44/0 (trail by 143 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-4-0 - City End
MS Atapattu 12* (47b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 29* (27b 5x4)
The Sri Lankans have begun well, going in to lunch at 44/0 off 12
overs. Compare this to India who went in to lunch at 15/0 off 20
overs yesterday. Cracking start from Sanath Jayasuriya and Marvan
Atapattu
It's time now for a well deserved lunch, join us again in about 30
mins for the resumption of play
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Match State: Lunch - Day 2
12.1 Khan to Atapattu, no run, full and on the pads, tapped to the on
side to the man under the helmet
12.2 Khan to Atapattu, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
slanting away from the right hander, played down with soft hands
12.3 Khan to Atapattu, no run
12.4 Khan to Atapattu, three runs, back of a length and slipping down
the leg side, flicked away with grace to deep midwicket, good
running gets the Lankans three
12.5 Khan to Jayasuriya, one run, overpitched and outside the off,
thumped to covers, and a good single is taken
12.6 Khan to Atapattu, no run, full and on the pads, slower ball, played
at and missed, off the pads to the on side, forwad short leg dives
and fields
End of over 13 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 48/0 (trail by 139 runs)
Z Khan 2-0-9-0 - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 30* (28b 5x4) MS Atapattu 15* (52b 1x4)
13.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, well flighted, slow and on
the off, played down with soft hands
13.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, quicker one, just short of a
length, Jayasuriya hurried on the shot edges to the off side
13.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
13.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, slower, a bit more air and
striaght into the rough, the ball spins away a fair bit, left
alone
13.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, fuller, quicker through the
air and on the off, defended
13.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
End of over 14 (maiden) Sri Lanka 48/0 (trail by 139 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 2-1-4-0 - City End
MS Atapattu 15* (52b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 30* (34b 5x4)
14.1 Khan to Atapattu, no run, short pitched ball on the middle and leg
stump, angles away with the arm. Atapattu ducks under the ball
14.2 Khan to Atapattu, no run, fuller and outside the off, Atapattu
waits on the ball till the last moment and dabs the ball to point
with an angled bat
14.3 Khan to Atapattu, no run, full and on the pads, played back to the
bowler
14.4 Khan to Atapattu, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
Atapattu stands tall and plays the ball down to his feet with
impeccable technique
14.5 Khan to Atapattu, wide: no run, short of a length and so far wide
outside the off that umpire Asoka de Silva calls it a wide
14.5 Khan to Atapattu, no run
14.6 Khan to Atapattu, three runs, full and on the off, driven bac past
mid off with the full face of the bat, good running there and the
batsmen get three
End of over 15 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 52/0 (trail by 135 runs)
Z Khan 3-0-13-0 (1w) - Fort End
MS Atapattu 18* (58b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 30* (34b 5x4)
15.1 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, no run, flat and on the off, the ball
spins in a bit, padded away to the on side
15.2 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, no run, quicker one, the arm ball too,
played all over and missed, through to the keeper, top ball that
15.3 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, one run, back of a length and outrside
the off, punched away nicely past covers off the back foot
15.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
15.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, lft alone
15.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
End of over 16 (1 run) Sri Lanka 53/0 (trail by 134 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 3-1-5-0 - City End
MS Atapattu 19* (61b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 30* (37b 5x4)
16.1 Khan to Atapattu, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
punched off the back foot to covers
16.2 Khan to Atapattu, legbye: one run, back of a length and down the
leg side, played and missed, off the pads to the fine leg region
16.3 Khan to Jayasuriya, one run, full and on the pads again, easily
tapped away to deep fine leg for a single
16.4 Khan to Atapattu, no run
16.5 Khan to Atapattu, no run
16.6 Khan to Atapattu, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
End of over 17 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 55/0 (trail by 132 runs)
Z Khan 4-0-14-0 (1w) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 31* (38b 5x4) MS Atapattu 19* (66b 1x4)
17.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
17.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, two runs, slower and outside the
off, Jayasuriya prods at the ball, off the edge to third man
17.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, quicker one foloowing the
slower one, defended
17.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, speared down the leg side,
quic too, not much spin, defended to the on side
17.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, slower one, the ball grips the surface and turns,
Jayasuriya sweeps and misses, loud shout for caught behind turned
down
17.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, FOUR, back of a length outside the
off, cut to the point fence
End of over 18 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 61/0 (trail by 126 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 4-1-11-0 - City End
MS Atapattu 19* (66b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 37* (44b 6x4)
18.1 Khan to Atapattu, no run, fired in on middle and leg, played to
mid-wicket
18.2 Khan to Atapattu, no run, back of a length, rising and angling away
from the off stump, gets right up on his toes and fends it down
18.3 Khan to Atapattu, no run, opens the face of the bat and steers it
to point
18.4 Khan to Atapattu, FOUR, on the leg and sliding further down,
Atapattu helps the ball down to the fine leg fence for four!
sweetly timed shot.
18.5 Khan to Atapattu, no run, stands tall and hits the ball firmly to
covers
18.6 Khan to Atapattu, no run, short and rising, played with soft hands,
down to point
End of over 19 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 65/0 (trail by 122 runs)
Z Khan 5-0-18-0 (1w) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 37* (44b 6x4) MS Atapattu 23* (72b 2x4)
19.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, tossed up, outside the off,
spinning away, left alone
19.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, well flighted, bat and pad
close together, defended
19.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, stretches forward in defense
19.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, FOUR, gives the Sri Lankan skipper
the room outside the off, thank you very much, square cuts for
four!
19.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, one run, eased through covers for a
single
19.6 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, no run, tossed up, forward in defense
End of over 20 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 70/0 (trail by 117 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 5-1-16-0 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 42* (49b 7x4) MS Atapattu 23* (73b 2x4)
Sri Lanka are doing pretty well, they are scoring at a rate of 3.50
per over, which is very good going indeed
20.1 Khan to Jayasuriya, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, cut away
for four, no stopping the Lankan skipper!
20.2 Khan to Jayasuriya, FOUR, over pitched, comes forward and cracks
the ball through covers for four! that is his fifty! Sanath
Jayasuriya take a bow!
20.3 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run, chops it hard towards the off side
20.4 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run, short, angling in, plays the ball in
defense and looks for a single, sent back by Atapattu
20.5 Khan to Jayasuriya, three runs, wide outside the off, opens the
face of the bat and plays it down to third-man and takes three
runs
20.6 Khan to Atapattu, no run, full in length, on the off stump, played
in defense
End of over 21 (11 runs) Sri Lanka 81/0 (trail by 106 runs)
Z Khan 6-0-29-0 (1w) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 53* (54b 9x4) MS Atapattu 23* (74b 2x4)
21.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, bowling over the wicket,
pitches it outside the leg and spins the ball in, defended
21.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, gets right behind the line
of the ball and fends
21.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, forward in defense
21.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
21.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, one run
21.6 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, one run
End of over 22 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 83/0 (trail by 104 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 6-1-18-0 - City End
MS Atapattu 24* (75b 2x4) ST Jayasuriya 54* (59b 9x4)
22.1 Srinath to Atapattu, one run
22.2 Srinath to Jayasuriya, no run
22.3 Srinath to Jayasuriya, one run
22.4 Srinath to Atapattu, no run
22.5 Srinath to Atapattu, no run
22.6 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, good fast ball, came back in sharply,
beats the bat, through to th ekeeper
End of over 23 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 85/0 (trail by 102 runs)
J Srinath 6-2-13-0 - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 55* (61b 9x4) MS Atapattu 25* (79b 2x4)
23.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
23.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
23.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
23.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
23.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, two runs
23.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, two runs
End of over 24 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 89/0 (trail by 98 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 7-1-22-0 - City End
MS Atapattu 25* (79b 2x4) ST Jayasuriya 59* (67b 9x4)
24.1 Srinath to Atapattu, (noball) two runs
24.1 Srinath to Atapattu, two runs
24.2 Srinath to Atapattu, no run
24.3 Srinath to Atapattu, two runs, on the pads, angling down the leg
side, worked away to long leg, fine leg has to do a lot of running
24.4 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, back of a length, rising outside the
off, played in defense, gets right behind the line and fends it
down
24.5 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, outside the off, left alone
24.6 Srinath to Atapattu, two runs, short, outside the off, stands tall
and cuts the ball hard towards the point fence
End of over 25 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 98/0 (trail by 89 runs)
J Srinath 7-2-22-0 (1nb) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 59* (67b 9x4) MS Atapattu 33* (86b 2x4)
25.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, well flighted and on the
off, defended with soft hands
25.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, quicker, flatter and on the
pads, tapped to the on side
25.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, full and on the middle and
leg, sweep played and missed, off the pads to the on side
25.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
25.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, short and a bit of width,
good turn too, cut to the man at deep covers
25.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, one run, on the pads and flat,
paddled away to the on side for a single
End of over 26 (1 run) Sri Lanka 99/0 (trail by 88 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 8-1-23-0 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 60* (73b 9x4) MS Atapattu 33* (86b 2x4)
26.1 Srinath to Jayasuriya, one run
26.2 Srinath to Atapattu, no run
26.3 Srinath to Atapattu, no run
26.4 Srinath to Atapattu, no run
26.5 Srinath to Atapattu, no run
26.6 Srinath to Atapattu, no run
End of over 27 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 100/0 (trail by 87 runs)
J Srinath 8-2-23-0 (1nb) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 61* (74b 9x4) MS Atapattu 33* (91b 2x4)
27.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, one run
27.2 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, no run, full and on the off, flicked
to midwicket
27.3 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, no run, flat and on the off, padded
away to the on side
27.4 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, no run, slower and on the off,
flighted nicely, padded away
27.5 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, OUT: slower one outside the off, the
ball grips, turns and bounces a bit mpore, off the inside edge
onto pads and to Badani at forward short leg
Sri Lanka 101/1, Partnership of 101
MS Atapattu c Badani b Harbhajan Singh 33 (95b 2x4 0x6)
ST Jayasuriya 62* (75b 9x4) Harbhajan Singh 8.5-1-24-1
27.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, legbye: one run
End of over 28 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 102/1 (trail by 85 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 9-1-24-1 - City End
K Sangakkara 0* (1b) ST Jayasuriya 62* (75b 9x4)
28.1 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run
28.2 Srinath to Sangakkara, wide: no run, short wide and far outside the
off, left alone
28.2 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and on the off,
played down to point
28.3 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, quicker one, just short of a length
and close to the off stump, Sangakkara leans back and lets it go
28.4 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, overpitched and on the off, driven
nicely with the full face of the bat to covers
28.5 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, going with the arm but not swinging or seaming at all,
left alone
28.6 Srinath to Sangakkara, two runs
End of over 29 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 105/1 (trail by 82 runs)
J Srinath 9-2-26-0 (1w 1nb) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 62* (75b 9x4) K Sangakkara 2* (7b)
29.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, well flighted and on the
off, defended back down the wicket
29.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, one run, slower and on the pads,
swept nicely to deep fine leg
29.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
29.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, full, flat and on the pads,
tapped to the on side
29.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, well flighted and on the
off, defended with soft hands
29.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, full and on the pads,
defended once more, to the on side, good tight over from Harbhajan
Singh
End of over 30 (1 run) Sri Lanka 106/1 (trail by 81 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 10-1-25-1 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 63* (77b 9x4) K Sangakkara 2* (11b)
30.1 Srinath to Jayasuriya, FOUR, short of a length and far outside the
off, that is a gimme, Jayasuriya leans bac and cuts, theat one is
clobbered to the point fence
30.2 Srinath to Jayasuriya, no run, fuller, closer to the stumps,
Jayasuriya drives noicely to covers
30.3 Srinath to Jayasuriya, two runs, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked away neatly to deep fine leg for a brace
30.4 Srinath to Jayasuriya, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, played to point with an angled bat
30.5 Srinath to Jayasuriya, no run, shorter still and outside the off
stump, left alone to the keeper
30.6 Srinath to Jayasuriya, FOUR, back of a length and far outside the
off, this is not the place to bowl to Sanath Jayasuriya, the
Lankan captain stands back gives himself some room and cuts hard
to the point fence
End of over 31 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 116/1 (trail by 71 runs)
J Srinath 10-2-36-0 (1w 1nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 2* (11b) ST Jayasuriya 73* (83b 11x4)
31.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, left alone
31.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, short of a length and
outsude the off, played to covers off the back foot
31.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, left alone
31.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
31.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, slower too, defended
31.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, quicker one on the off, this
one goes straight on, cut played and the ball goes off the edge to
gully
End of over 32 (maiden) Sri Lanka 116/1 (trail by 71 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 11-2-25-1 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 73* (83b 11x4) K Sangakkara 2* (17b)
32.1 Srinath to Jayasuriya, no run, short one from around the wicket,
wasted effort, the ball sails easily to the keeper as Jayasuriya
ducks under it
32.2 Srinath to Jayasuriya, SIX, short and wide, very very bad ball from
Srinath, Jayasuriya gets under it and carves it effortlessly over
point, high, wide and handsome, that's all the way over the ropes
for six
32.3 Srinath to Jayasuriya, no run
32.4 Srinath to Jayasuriya, (noball) FOUR, another ahort one and the
result is not very different, cut shot, one bounce over the ropes
at point
32.4 Srinath to Jayasuriya, FOUR, back of a length and outside the off,
the ball flies off the edge of Jayasuriya's flashing blade and
races to the third man fence
32.5 Srinath to Jayasuriya, no run, back of a length and angled into the
body, played back down the wicket
32.6 Srinath to Jayasuriya, (noball) one run
32.6 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, full and on the off, patted to
covers, that ends a very expensive over from Srinath
End of over 33 (17 runs) Sri Lanka 133/1 (trail by 54 runs)
J Srinath 11-2-53-0 (1w 3nb) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 88* (90b 13x4 1x6) K Sangakkara 2* (18b)
33.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
33.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, quicker one on the off, cut
hard but straight to point
33.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
33.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, well flighted and on the
off, played down wirht soft hands
33.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, quicker one on the off,
defended to point
33.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
End of over 34 (maiden) Sri Lanka 133/1 (trail by 54 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 12-3-25-1 - City End
K Sangakkara 2* (18b) ST Jayasuriya 88* (96b 13x4 1x6)
Prasad replaces Srinath
34.1 Prasad to Sangakkara, wide: no run, short and far outside the off,
that's a big wide
34.1 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, short of a lenth and outside the off,
not much bounce on that one, left alone to the keeper
34.2 Prasad to Sangakkara, two runs, full and on the pads, tucked away
to deep midwicket
34.3 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the wicket to the bowler
34.4 Prasad to Sangakkara, FOUR, full and onj the pads, this one slips
down the leg side, Sangakkara gets outside the line of the ball
and glances it fine to the fine leg fence
34.5 Prasad to Sangakkara, wide: no run
34.5 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run
34.6 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 35 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 141/1 (trail by 46 runs)
BKV Prasad 6-2-31-0 (2w 2nb) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 88* (96b 13x4 1x6) K Sangakkara 8* (24b 1x4)
35.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
35.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, well flighted, full and on
the off, defended back down the wicket
35.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, two runs, quicker one outside the
off, a good delicate late cut is played with the softest of
touches, classic shot that
35.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, one run, fuller and on the pads,
carefully swept away to deep fine leg
35.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
35.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, full and on the off, that
ball drifts nicely into the batsman's pads, played down with soft
hands and a careful touch
End of over 36 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 144/1 (trail by 43 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 13-3-28-1 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 91* (100b 13x4 1x6) K Sangakkara 8* (26b 1x4)
36.1 Prasad to Jayasuriya, FOUR, overpitched, on the pads and an
absolute rubbish ball from Prasad, Jayasuriya walks across his
stumps, waves hello to the packed off side field and flicks to the
fine leg fence
36.2 Prasad to Jayasuriya, no run, full and on the off, better ball,
played back to the bowler
36.3 Prasad to Jayasuriya, FOUR, short and outside the off, that is
another ball that begs to be hit, Sanath climbs into that and cuts
inside out to the point fence
36.4 Prasad to Jayasuriya, two runs, overpitched and on the pads, tucked
away ever so easily to the fine leg area, and that is another
hundred for Sanath Jayasuriya
36.5 Prasad to Jayasuriya, two runs
36.6 Prasad to Jayasuriya, no run, slower one on the off, the ball grips
the wicket and turns, defended
End of over 37 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 156/1 (trail by 31 runs)
BKV Prasad 7-2-43-0 (2w 2nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 8* (26b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 103* (106b 15x4 1x6)
37.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, slower still and outside the
off, cut shot played, Dravid dives to his right, tries to catch it
and floors the chance
37.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, three runs
37.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, left alone
37.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
37.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
37.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, one run, full and on the off, tapped
to the cover region
End of over 38 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 160/1 (trail by 27 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 14-3-32-1 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 104* (110b 15x4 1x6) K Sangakkara 11* (28b 1x4)
38.1 Prasad to Jayasuriya, no run, on his pads, taps it off the pads to
square leg
38.2 Prasad to Jayasuriya, no run, came in off the seam, Sanath goes
back and taps it to the off side cautiously
38.3 Prasad to Jayasuriya, no run, comes forward and reaches for the
ball and pushes it to mid off
38.4 Prasad to Jayasuriya, no run, slightly slower off the pitch,
SriLankan skipper goes back and defends it back towards mid off
past the bowler
38.5 Prasad to Jayasuriya, one run, on target, thrusts his front foot
forward and gets the ball deflected off the inside edge to
backward square leg for the single which might get him the strike
most probably
38.6 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, on off stump, Sangakkara moves
forward and across and defends it towards point..YES! Jayasuriya
gets back the strike
End of over 39 (1 run) Sri Lanka 161/1 (trail by 26 runs)
BKV Prasad 8-2-44-0 (2w 2nb) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 105* (115b 15x4 1x6) K Sangakkara 11* (29b 1x4)
Harbhajan Singh continues
39.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, outside the off stump,
leaves it absolutely untouched
39.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, sheeshh...that one turned,
Jayasuriya let it to the keeper, went very close to the off stump
39.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, turns away, Jayasuriya
thrusts his front foot well forward and lets the ball to Dighe
39.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, outside the off stump,
flighted ball, left alone with front foot well forward
39.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, straightish ball from
Bhajju, Jayasuriya lets it to the keeper agaian as he has been
doing all through this over
39.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, on off stump, makes
Jayasuriya play at it on off stump, defends cautiously and thats
Tea on Day 2 of this first Test
End of over 40 (maiden) Sri Lanka 161/1 (trail by 26 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 15-4-32-1 - City End
K Sangakkara 11* (29b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 105* (121b 15x4 1x6)
Match State: Tea - Day 2
Its been all Sri Lanka today so far
They have dominated India beyond words
Jayasuriya leading from the front and playing a superb captain's
innings
He is continuing to rub salt in India's wounds
Does India really have a way to get Sanath Teran Jayasuriya out!!!!
???
He has been scoring runs at will right from the word go
Ganguly & Co. have to pull something special to stop this run riot
by Jayasuriya
Indians fans should be a worried lot by now
Atapattu should also be a worried man to have missed out on a big
hundred here
Jayasuriya's decision to put India in seems to have worked out till
now atleast
Lets all just wait if India can do something more than special and
restrict Sri Lanka in the following session
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40.1 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
40.2 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, fuller still and way down the leg side,
left well alone by the batsman
40.3 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, short ball on the pads, pitched half
way down the wicket, ducked well under
40.4 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, quick and on the off stump, Sangakkara
goes back and across and taps the ball to the on side
40.5 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the track to the bowler
40.6 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
left alone again, that is a maiden over from Zaheer Khan to begin
with
End of over 41 (maiden) Sri Lanka 161/1 (trail by 26 runs)
Z Khan 7-1-29-0 (1w) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 105* (121b 15x4 1x6) K Sangakkara 11* (35b 1x4)
41.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, one run, back of a length and
outside the off, cut hard to point where the ball is misfielded
41.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
41.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
41.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and on the
off, played bck to the bowler
41.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
41.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 42 (1 run) Sri Lanka 162/1 (trail by 25 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 16-4-33-1 - City End
ST Jayasuriya 106* (122b 15x4 1x6) K Sangakkara 11* (40b 1x4)
42.1 Khan to Jayasuriya, FOUR, full and outside the off, well far too
wide to be ignored, Jayasuriya shifts the body weight onto the
front foot and carts the ball through the covers
42.2 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the track woith the full face of the bat
42.3 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run, overpitched and on the off, played back
down the trcak with the full face of the bat
42.4 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
tapped away to the on side
42.5 Khan to Jayasuriya, one run, back of a length, on the off, the ball
climbs nicely on the batsman, punched through the covers for an
easy single
42.6 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, fuller and on the off, playted off the
back foot to the man at midwicket
End of over 43 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 167/1 (trail by 20 runs)
Z Khan 8-1-34-0 (1w) - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 111* (127b 16x4 1x6) K Sangakkara 11* (41b 1x4)
43.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, the ball grips and turns, left alone
43.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, fiull and on the off, driven
inside out to the man at short covers
43.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, flatter and on the off,
played back down the wicket to the bowler
43.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run, flatter and on the off,
quick through the air too, defended
43.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
43.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jayasuriya, no run
End of over 44 (maiden) Sri Lanka 167/1 (trail by 20 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 17-5-33-1 - City End
K Sangakkara 11* (41b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 111* (133b 16x4 1x6)
44.1 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and on the off, played
off the back foot straight back to the bowler
44.2 Khan to Sangakkara, three runs, full and outside the off,
Sangakkara gets his feet to the ball nicely and drives through
covers with a silken touch
44.3 Khan to Jayasuriya, (noball) no run
44.3 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run, back of a length and on the off, a hint
of outswing, but nothing to worry the batsman, played back down
the track
44.4 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run, back of a length, outside the off,
Jayasuriya straddles the crease and drives,, the ball jags back
and goes in the gap between bat and pad, a coat of varnish extra
and the off bail would have been sent back many yards, close shave
that
44.5 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run
44.6 Khan to Jayasuriya, OUT: quicker one on the off, the ball gets nig
on Jayasuriya, who fends a bit limply, the ball goes off the face
of the bat straight to Dravid in the slips, that is the wicket all
India wanted
Sri Lanka 171/2, Partnership of 70
ST Jayasuriya c Dravid b Khan 111 (138b 16x4 1x6)
End of over 45 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 171/2 (trail by 16 runs)
Z Khan 9-1-38-1 (1w 1nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 14* (43b 1x4)
Superb innings from the captain of Sri Lanka comes to an end. full
credit to Jayasuriya for the way he played.
45.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, back of a lengt anf outside
the off, played down the track woth soft hands
45.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, short of a length and
outside the off, played to point with an angled bat
45.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
45.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, well flighted and drifting
onto the pads, played down carefully to the off side
45.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
45.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 46 (maiden) Sri Lanka 171/2 (trail by 16 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 18-6-33-1 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 0* (0b) K Sangakkara 14* (49b 1x4)
46.1 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, full and on the off, Zaheer Khan not
really bending his back, played back down the wicket
46.2 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, back of a length and on the midle and
leg tapped to the on side with a wristy touch
46.3 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
46.4 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off and this is the one
that goes with the arm, Jayawardene plays at it and misses,
dangerous to flirt outside the off stump with the ball moving both
ways
46.5 Khan to Jayawardene, FOUR, bouncer on the leg stump, Jayawardene
sees it early, gets into position and plays the hook shot nicely,
sending the ball racing away to the deep backward square leg area
46.6 Khan to Jayawardene, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
Jayawardene watches it come right onto the bat and at the last
moment moves outside the llline of the ball and glances to finme
leg
End of over 47 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 176/2 (trail by 11 runs)
Z Khan 10-1-43-1 (1w 1nb) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 5* (6b 1x4) K Sangakkara 14* (49b 1x4)
47.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, no run
47.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, no run, well flighted and on the
off, the ball spins in well, defended with bat and pad hgeld close
together
47.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, one run, on the pads this time and
flatter too. clipped away to deep fine leg
47.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, one run, full and on the middle and
leg, flicked to the on side
47.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, no run, full and on the off,
defended back down the wicket
47.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, FOUR, short, wide and outside the
off, cut hard past the man at point to the fence
End of over 48 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 182/2 (trail by 5 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 19-6-39-1 - City End
K Sangakkara 15* (50b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 10* (11b 2x4)
48.1 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, played away off the back foot to the man at covers
48.2 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, fuller and on the off, Sangakkara
stands tall and flicks the ball to the on side
48.3 Khan to Sangakkara, FOUR, short and outside the off, just a bit of
width and Sangakkara does a Sanath Jayasuriya - flashing hard at
the ball under and over as they say, the ball goes over the slips
and one bounce to the third man fence
48.4 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, fuller and on the off, driven with the
full face of the bat to long off
48.5 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, fuller and straight, played back down
the wicket once more
48.6 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, short ball, Zaheer Khan puts some extra
effort into that one and it shows, good short ball, swayed under
well by Sangakkara
End of over 49 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 186/2 (trail by 1 runs)
Z Khan 11-1-47-1 (1w 1nb) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 10* (11b 2x4) K Sangakkara 19* (56b 2x4)
49.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, no run
49.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, no run, full and on the off,
stroked back down the wicket
49.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, no run, slower yet flatter,
defended to the on side
49.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, two runs, full and on the off,
Jayawardene gets to the pitch of the ball and chips well over
midwicket
49.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, two runs
49.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, no run, quicker one on the off,
defended carefully
End of over 50 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 190/2 (lead by 3 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 20-6-43-1 - City End
K Sangakkara 19* (56b 2x4) DPMD Jayawardene 14* (17b 2x4)
50.1 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run
50.2 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, Sangakkara pokes at it and misses, lucky not to get an
edge to that
50.3 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, just short of a length, rather
dibbly-dobbly mediumpace and on the off, the ball slants away from
the left hander, left alone easily
50.4 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, fuller and on the off, stroked to
covers
50.5 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off again, Sangakkara sways out of the way
50.6 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, and again... you guessed it, short
of a length and on the off, slanting away and surprise surprise,
Sangakkara lets it go through to the keeper
End of over 51 (maiden) Sri Lanka 190/2 (lead by 3 runs)
J Srinath 12-3-53-0 (1w 3nb) - Fort End
DPMD Jayawardene 14* (17b 2x4) K Sangakkara 19* (62b 2x4)
51.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, one run, full and on the off,
flicked away to the on side for a scampered single
51.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and outside
the off, left alone
51.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
51.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, on the off, plenty of top
spin on that, left alone as the ball slides past the pad
51.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
51.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, one run, overpitched and outside the
off, Sangakkara jams the bat down on the ball and squirts it away
square of the wicket on the off side
End of over 52 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 192/2 (lead by 5 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 21-6-45-1 - City End
K Sangakkara 20* (67b 2x4) DPMD Jayawardene 15* (18b 2x4)
52.1 Srinath to Sangakkara, one run, full and down the leg side, glanced
away to deep backward square
We must warn you that it looks as though there might be a bit of
rain on the way, the vlouds are gathering at Galle
52.2 Srinath to Jayawardene, (noball) no run
52.2 Srinath to Jayawardene, FOUR, short and wide, that was a pretty bad
bacll, Jayawardene waits for the ball and at the last moment cuts
it down perfectly to the third man fence
52.3 Srinath to Jayawardene, one run, full and on the off, Mahela
Jayawardene drives on the up, inside out through covers, good run
that
And as we wwarned you a while ago, the rains have begun to come
down
Umpire Asoka de Silva waves to the 'men in black' and they come
screaming across the turf dragging the covers with them
Jayananda Warnaweera, former Sri Lankan off spinner, is the curator
here at Galle and he's out in the middle in a flash directing the
traffic
Match State: Delay - Day 2 - Rain stops play
Play is about to resume here at Galle
The umpires are back on the field now
52.4 Srinath to Sangakkara, one run, full and outside the off, stroked
past the man at mid off for a quick single
52.5 Srinath to Jayawardene, no run, quicker one that, Srinath really
bends his back on that, the ball slips down the leg side and to
the keeper
52.6 Srinath to Jayawardene, no run, full and on the off, Jayawardene is
squared up, played at and missed
End of over 53 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 200/2 (lead by 13 runs)
J Srinath 13-3-61-0 (1w 4nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 22* (69b 2x4) DPMD Jayawardene 20* (23b 3x4)
53.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
53.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, one run, back of a length and
outside the off, played off the back foot to point
53.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, one run
53.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, one run, short of a length and
outside the off, cut just wide of the man at point
53.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, three runs
53.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 54 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 206/2 (lead by 19 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 22-6-51-1 - City End
DPMD Jayawardene 24* (25b 3x4) K Sangakkara 24* (73b 2x4)
54.1 Srinath to Jayawardene, (noball) no run
54.1 Srinath to Jayawardene, FOUR, back fo a length outside the off,
late cut to the fence
54.2 Srinath to Jayawardene, no run
54.3 Srinath to Jayawardene, no run
54.4 Srinath to Jayawardene, OUT: perfect line and length, teasing
Jayawardene outside the off, edged through to the keeper and that
is an important wicket
Sri Lanka 211/3, Partnership of 40
DPMD Jayawardene c Dighe b Srinath 28 (30b 4x4 0x6)
K Sangakkara 24* (73b 2x4) J Srinath 13.4-3-66-1 (1w 5nb)
54.5 Srinath to Arnold, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
left alone
54.6 Srinath to Arnold, no run, fuller, straighter and on the off,
played back down the wicket to the on side
End of over 55 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 211/3 (lead by 24 runs)
J Srinath 14-3-66-1 (1w 5nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 24* (73b 2x4) RP Arnold 0* (2b)
55.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, left alone
55.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, slower and outside the off,
the ball grips and turns, left alone again
55.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, one run, quicker one speared in on
the pads, tucked away off the hips to deep fine leg
55.4 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, quicker one, the one that goes
straight on, padded away to the off side, loud shout for lbw, that
was going down the leg side and umpire Bucknor thinks so too
55.5 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run
55.6 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, FOUR, half volley outside the off stump,
Arnold goes down on one knee and sweeps the ball to the midwicket
fence
End of over 56 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 216/3 (lead by 29 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 23-6-56-1 - City End
K Sangakkara 25* (76b 2x4) RP Arnold 4* (5b 1x4)
56.1 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run
56.2 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and outside the
off, Sangakkara stands tall and lets the ball go
56.3 Srinath to Sangakkara, (noball) one run, full and on the pads,
tapped to the on sid for a quick songle and a no-ball as well
56.3 Srinath to Arnold, no run, short ball outside the off, ducked under
56.4 Srinath to Arnold, (noball) one run
56.4 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run
56.5 Srinath to Sangakkara, two runs
56.6 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 57 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 222/3 (lead by 35 runs)
J Srinath 15-3-72-1 (1w 7nb) - Fort End
RP Arnold 5* (7b 1x4) K Sangakkara 28* (82b 2x4)
57.1 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, full and on the off, defended
57.2 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, outside the off and full, left
alone
57.3 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run
57.4 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, FOUR, back of a length and on the pads,
swept away to deep midwicket
57.5 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run
57.6 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, full and on the middle and leg,
defended back down the wicket
End of over 58 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 226/3 (lead by 39 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 24-6-60-1 - City End
K Sangakkara 28* (82b 2x4) RP Arnold 9* (13b 2x4)
58.1 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, full and on the off, driven to
covers
58.2 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run
58.3 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and on the off,
played back down the track with the full face of the bat
58.4 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, short of a length and way down the
leg side, easily ducked under
58.5 Srinath to Sangakkara, FOUR, overpitched and way down the leg side,
the Indian quicks have strayed on the pads too often and paid the
price, glanced away fine to the fine leg fence
58.6 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 59 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 230/3 (lead by 43 runs)
J Srinath 16-3-76-1 (1w 7nb) - Fort End
RP Arnold 9* (13b 2x4) K Sangakkara 32* (88b 3x4)
59.1 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run
59.2 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run
59.3 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, overpitched and on the pads,
driven to the on side
59.4 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, flatter and on the off, padded
away
59.5 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run
59.6 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, full and on the off, driven to
covers with the full face of the bat
End of over 60 (maiden) Sri Lanka 230/3 (lead by 43 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 25-7-60-1 - City End
K Sangakkara 32* (88b 3x4) RP Arnold 9* (19b 2x4)
60.1 Srinath to Sangakkara, FOUR, short and wide, a man of Srinath's
experience should not be bowling in this fashion, cut away pst
point to the fence
60.2 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and outside the
off, left alone
60.3 Srinath to Sangakkara, two runs, back of a length and outsdie the
off, Sangakkara eases the ball into the gap past covers with
elegance
60.4 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run
60.5 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run
60.6 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
End of over 61 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 236/3 (lead by 49 runs)
J Srinath 17-3-82-1 (1w 7nb) - Fort End
RP Arnold 9* (19b 2x4) K Sangakkara 38* (94b 4x4)
61.1 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run
61.2 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, two runs, quicker one outside the off,
cut hard to the third man region
61.3 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, swept
away with flair to the deep backward square leg fence
61.4 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run
61.5 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, well flighted anbd on the off,
defended
61.6 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, flatter and on the pads,
defended
End of over 62 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 242/3 (lead by 55 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 26-7-66-1 - City End
K Sangakkara 38* (94b 4x4) RP Arnold 15* (25b 3x4)
62.1 Khan to Sangakkara, no run
62.2 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, short quick ball from Zaheer Khan,
Sangakkara gets out of the way and tries to swat at the ball,
lucky not to get an edge
62.3 Khan to Sangakkara, no run
62.4 Khan to Sangakkara, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off,
Sangakkara lans into the shot and drives the ball superbly to the
cover fence
62.5 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, short and a bit of width, left alone
62.6 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the wicket
End of over 63 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 246/3 (lead by 59 runs)
Z Khan 12-1-51-1 (1w 1nb) - Fort End
RP Arnold 15* (25b 3x4) K Sangakkara 42* (100b 5x4)
63.1 Prasad to Arnold, no run, short ball outside the off, left alone
completely, a nothing ball that
63.2 Prasad to Arnold, no run
63.3 Prasad to Arnold, no run
63.4 Prasad to Arnold, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
the ball bounces twice before going to the keeper, very very
docile ball that for a mediumpacer
63.5 Prasad to Arnold, no run, fuller and on the off, played back down
the wicket
63.6 Prasad to Arnold, no run
End of over 64 (maiden) Sri Lanka 246/3 (lead by 59 runs)
BKV Prasad 9-3-44-0 (2w 2nb) - City End
K Sangakkara 42* (100b 5x4) RP Arnold 15* (31b 3x4)
64.1 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the wicket with the full face of the bat
64.2 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, overpitched and outside the off, driven
to covers
64.3 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, quick and on the off, full again,
played back down the wicket
64.4 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, quick and on the off again, played back
down the track with soft hands
64.5 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, quick and on the off, full again, this
seems to be the line and length Zaheer Khan is aspiring for,
driven to covers
64.6 Khan to Sangakkara, one run
End of over 65 (1 run) Sri Lanka 247/3 (lead by 60 runs)
Z Khan 13-1-52-1 (1w 1nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 43* (106b 5x4) RP Arnold 15* (31b 3x4)
65.1 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, played back past the bowler to mid off
65.2 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
punched off the back foot to point
65.3 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run
65.4 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, full and down the leg side, docile
stuff from Prasad, the ball slips down the leg side harmlessly
65.5 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run
65.6 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
End of over 66 (maiden) Sri Lanka 247/3 (lead by 60 runs)
BKV Prasad 10-4-44-0 (2w 2nb) - City End
RP Arnold 15* (31b 3x4) K Sangakkara 43* (112b 5x4)
66.1 Khan to Arnold, one run, short of a length and on the pads, tapped
to the on side
66.2 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full toss just below waist height,
played back down the track
66.3 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
left alone
66.4 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full and way down the leg side, left
alone
66.5 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, overpitched and on the off stump,
driven back hard at the bowler
66.6 Khan to Sangakkara, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
when you slash, slash hard, goes the saying, Sangakkara does just
that and gets a boundary in the point region
End of over 67 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 252/3 (lead by 65 runs)
Z Khan 14-1-57-1 (1w 1nb) - Fort End
RP Arnold 16* (32b 3x4) K Sangakkara 47* (117b 6x4)
67.1 Prasad to Arnold, one run
67.2 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run
67.3 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run
67.4 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run
67.5 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run
67.6 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 68 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 253/3 (lead by 66 runs)
BKV Prasad 11-4-45-0 (2w 2nb) - City End
RP Arnold 17* (33b 3x4) K Sangakkara 47* (122b 6x4)
68.1 Khan to Arnold, no run
68.2 Khan to Arnold, no run
68.3 Khan to Arnold, no run
68.4 Khan to Arnold, two runs
68.5 Khan to Arnold, wide: no run
68.5 Khan to Arnold, no run, full and on the off, played back to the
bowler
68.6 Khan to Arnold, no run, just outside the off and full, the ball
comes in a touch off the seam, inside edge onto the pad
End of over 69 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 256/3 (lead by 69 runs)
Z Khan 15-1-60-1 (2w 1nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 47* (122b 6x4) RP Arnold 19* (39b 3x4)
69.1 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, full and on the middle and leg,
played back down the track
69.2 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, overpitched and on the pads, flick to
the on side played and missed, through to the keeper
69.3 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
tapped to the on side, the day is drawing to a close and the
batsmen are playing out time
69.4 Prasad to Sangakkara, (noball) FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, a
no-ball to boot, flicked away perfectly through midwicket, that is
Sangakkara's fifty, well played
69.4 Prasad to Sangakkara, one run
69.5 Prasad to Arnold, no run, fulll and outside the off, let alone
69.6 Prasad to Arnold, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
End of over 70 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 262/3 (lead by 75 runs)
BKV Prasad 12-4-51-0 (2w 3nb) - City End
K Sangakkara 52* (127b 7x4) RP Arnold 19* (41b 3x4)
70.1 Khan to Sangakkara, no run
70.2 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full, straight and on the off, played
to covers
70.3 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full and outside the off, driven hard
but straight to cover
70.4 Khan to Sangakkara, two runs, back of a length and on the pads,
flicked to deep fine leg
70.5 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
70.6 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full and on the off, patted back to the
bowler
End of over 71 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 264/3 (lead by 77 runs)
Z Khan 16-1-62-1 (2w 1nb) - Fort End
RP Arnold 19* (41b 3x4) K Sangakkara 54* (133b 7x4)
Harbhajan Singh back into the attack
71.1 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, full and outside the off, left
alone
71.2 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run
71.3 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run
71.4 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, well flighted and on the pads,
spinning away from the left hander, left alone
71.5 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run
71.6 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, full and on the pads, bat out of
the way, padded away
End of over 72 (maiden) Sri Lanka 264/3 (lead by 77 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 27-8-66-1 - City End
K Sangakkara 54* (133b 7x4) RP Arnold 19* (47b 3x4)
72.1 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, full and on the off, played to the
man at mid off
72.2 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
tapped to the on side
At this point umpire Steve Bucknor checks the light meters and
decides that the light is not quite good enough. The batsmen
gladly take up the offer of bad light and walk off
That is the end of a day's play that belonged to Sri Lanka
Afer knocking the Indians over for 187 the Lankans have amassed
264/3 on the back of a 111 from Jayasuriya
Unbeaten on 54, Kumar Sangakkara has played a good hand so far
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Match State: Stumps - Day 2
Good Morning!
Welcome to the Galle International Stadium
This is CricInfo's Exclusive Live Coverage of the third day of the
first Test match between Sri Lanka and India
It is clear blue skies, a bright and sunny day at Galle, picture
perfect for a good day's cricket!
It rained a little early this morning, but all is fine now.
Sri Lanka will resume on their overnight score of 264/3. Kumar
Sangakkara, who had a shaky start has grown in confidence and is
unbeaten on 54
Russel Arnold has been in tremendous touch and he is carrying on
with the good form, he has struck three boundaries in his unbeaten
19
India have lost all the advantage to Sri Lanka and will hope that
their fast bowlers will deliver the early breaks this morning
The pitch is cracking up a little but should hold firm through the
day. Harbhajan Singh will have to produce some of his magic to
pull India back into the match.
with Hashan Tillakaratne the next man in, there is plenty of
batting left in this Sri Lankan innings. They are in a great
position to drive forward with the advantage.
Venkatesh Prasad will bowl the remaining four balls of the
unfinished over, taking strike will be Sangakkara.
We are all set to roll here. Prasad has the ball in his hand
72.3 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length, just outside the
off, good bounce too, played in defense
72.4 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, pushed firmly to covers in defense
72.5 Prasad to Sangakkara, two runs, Prasad fools Sangakkara with a
slower ball, forced to stop his shot, ball goes in the air to
Srinath at mid-on, falls just short of Srinath and goes right
through him for a couple of runs. Poor effort from the Indian fast
bowler in the field.
72.6 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, pushed back to the bowler
End of over 73 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 266/3 (lead by 79 runs)
BKV Prasad 13-4-53-0 (2w 3nb) - Fort End
RP Arnold 19* (47b 3x4) K Sangakkara 56* (139b 7x4)
Harbhajan Singh will bowl to Arnold
73.1 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, bowling over the wicket to the
left-hander, pitched outside the leg, bounce and turn has Russel
in trouble, defended
73.2 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, way outside the of, poor bowling
this, not making the batsman play
73.3 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, pitched outside the off, through
to Dighe
73.4 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, pitched well outside the off,
through to the keeper
73.5 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, outside the off, through to
Dighe
73.6 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, pitched outside the leg, played
with the pad. good defensive bowling by Harbhajan Singh. India
have to strike early!
End of over 74 (maiden) Sri Lanka 266/3 (lead by 79 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 28-9-66-1 - City End
K Sangakkara 56* (139b 7x4) RP Arnold 19* (53b 3x4)
74.1 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, outside the off, Sangakkara takes a
good look at the ball and leaves it alone to Dighe
74.2 Prasad to Sangakkara, one run, pitched up, looking for some swing
with this old ball, played down to fine leg
74.3 Prasad to Arnold, no run, good delivery from Prasad, pitched on the
of and seaming away a shade, good bounce too, backfoot defense
74.4 Prasad to Arnold, no run, good line and length, makes the batsman
play at it, beaten outside the off
74.5 Prasad to Arnold, no run, brings the ball back into the batsman,
keeps Arnold guessing, forward in defense, good bowling by Prasad
74.6 Prasad to Arnold, (noball) one run, ovesteps the crease and bowls
one on the pads, played towards square leg
74.6 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, better delivery, on middle and off,
forward in defense
End of over 75 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 269/3 (lead by 82 runs)
BKV Prasad 14-4-56-0 (2w 4nb) - Fort End
RP Arnold 20* (57b 3x4) K Sangakkara 57* (142b 7x4)
75.1 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, tossed up, outside the off,
forward in defense
75.2 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, wide outside the off stump, left
alone
75.3 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, forward in defense
75.4 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, short, punched on the on side,
straight to forward short leg
75.5 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, a lot of turn here, left alone
75.6 Harbhajan Singh to Arnold, no run, outside the off, turning away,
through to the keeper
End of over 76 (maiden) Sri Lanka 269/3 (lead by 82 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 29-10-66-1 - City End
K Sangakkara 57* (142b 7x4) RP Arnold 20* (63b 3x4)
76.1 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, on middle and leg, played in defense
The new ball will be available after another 23 balls
76.2 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, loud shout for lbw, hit a bit too
high and outside the line of off stump
76.3 Prasad to Sangakkara, FOUR, Prasad not too happy with his earlier
effort, drops it short outside the off stump, Sangakkara takes the
gift with glee, smashes it behind point for four
76.4 Prasad to Sangakkara, one run, played around the corner for a
single
76.5 Prasad to Arnold, no run, comes forward in defense, ball rolls
towards the covers
76.6 Prasad to Arnold, OUT: back of a length, just outside the off,
Arnold goes for the cut, too close to the body, hits it in the air
towards point, Kaif takes a good catch, Prasad has struck here!
Sri Lanka 274/4, Partnership of 63
RP Arnold c Kaif b Prasad 20 (65b 3x4 0x6)
End of over 77 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 274/4 (lead by 87 runs)
BKV Prasad 15-4-61-1 (2w 4nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 62* (146b 8x4)
77.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, defended
77.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, tossed up, played in
defense
77.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, outside the off, the
topspinner, played in defense
77.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, outside the off, left alone
77.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, well outside th eline o
fleg, goes for the sweep, hit on the pad, Harbhajan Singh goes up
with a big appeal, not out
77.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run, outside the off, stretches
forward in defense
End of over 78 (maiden) Sri Lanka 274/4 (lead by 87 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 30-11-66-1 - City End
HP Tillakaratne 0* (0b) K Sangakkara 62* (152b 8x4)
78.1 Prasad to Tillakaratne, no run, Tillakaratne making a comeback,
gets a good one, just outside the off, inside edge, ball goes
right over the off stump, lucky escape!
78.2 Prasad to Tillakaratne, no run, outside the off, left alone
78.3 Prasad to Tillakaratne, no run, back of a length, left through to
the keeper
78.4 Prasad to Tillakaratne, no run
78.5 Prasad to Tillakaratne, no run, outside the off, seaming away with
good bounce
78.6 Prasad to Tillakaratne, one run, eased through the on side andhe is
off the mark
End of over 79 (1 run) Sri Lanka 275/4 (lead by 88 runs)
BKV Prasad 16-4-62-1 (2w 4nb) - Fort End
HP Tillakaratne 1* (6b) K Sangakkara 62* (152b 8x4)
I apologise, the catch was taken by Ramesh not Kaif
79.1 Harbhajan Singh to Tillakaratne, no run, faster delivery, bat and
pad close together in defense
79.2 Harbhajan Singh to Tillakaratne, no run, bowling right-arm around
the wicket, drops it short, cut straight to point
79.3 Harbhajan Singh to Tillakaratne, no run, well outside the off,
spinning away, through to Dighe
79.4 Harbhajan Singh to Tillakaratne, no run, outside th eof, left alone
79.5 Harbhajan Singh to Tillakaratne, no run, stretches forward in
defense
79.6 Harbhajan Singh to Tillakaratne, one run, outside th eleg, played
down to fine leg for a single
End of over 80 (1 run) Sri Lanka 276/4 (lead by 89 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 31-11-67-1 - City End
HP Tillakaratne 2* (12b) K Sangakkara 62* (152b 8x4)
80.1 Prasad to Tillakaratne, no run, outside the off , left alone
80.2 Prasad to Tillakaratne, no run, played to forward short leg
80.3 Prasad to Tillakaratne, two runs, on the pads, tucked around
80.4 Prasad to Tillakaratne, no run
80.5 Prasad to Tillakaratne, no run
80.6 Prasad to Tillakaratne, no run
End of over 81 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 278/4 (lead by 91 runs)
BKV Prasad 17-4-64-1 (2w 4nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 62* (152b 8x4) HP Tillakaratne 4* (18b)
81.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
81.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
81.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
81.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
81.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
81.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 82 (maiden) Sri Lanka 278/4 (lead by 91 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 32-12-67-1 - City End
HP Tillakaratne 4* (18b) K Sangakkara 62* (158b 8x4)
82.1 Prasad to Tillakaratne, no run
82.2 Prasad to Tillakaratne, one run, overpitched and on the pads,
Tillakaratne comes across his stumps and flicks the ball to the on
side
82.3 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
Sangakkara shoulders arms and lets the ball skid through to the
keeper
82.4 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, full and on the pads, Prasad getting
a bit of swing from this old ball, played back past the bowler to
mid on
82.5 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run
82.6 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, full and just a touch outside the
off, defended carefully with an angled bat
End of over 83 (1 run) Sri Lanka 279/4 (lead by 92 runs)
BKV Prasad 18-4-65-1 (2w 4nb) - Fort End
HP Tillakaratne 5* (20b) K Sangakkara 62* (162b 8x4)
83.1 Harbhajan Singh to Tillakaratne, two runs, short and wide,
Tillakaratne frees his arms and cuts away to the cover region
83.2 Harbhajan Singh to Tillakaratne, no run
83.3 Harbhajan Singh to Tillakaratne, no run, quicker one outside the
off, Tillakaratne watches it all the way and lets it go
83.4 Harbhajan Singh to Tillakaratne, legbye: two runs, full and on the
pads, glance played and missed, off the pads to deep fine leg
83.5 Harbhajan Singh to Tillakaratne, no run, full and on the off,
defended back down the wicket
83.6 Harbhajan Singh to Tillakaratne, no run
End of over 84 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 283/4 (lead by 96 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 33-12-69-1 - City End
K Sangakkara 62* (162b 8x4) HP Tillakaratne 7* (26b)
84.1 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, just short of a length and far
outside the off, left well alone
84.2 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, fuller, straighter and on the off,
stroked to point
84.3 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run
84.4 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and on the off,
played back down the wicket with soft hands
84.5 Prasad to Sangakkara, (noball) no run
84.5 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run
84.6 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 85 (1 run) Sri Lanka 284/4 (lead by 97 runs)
BKV Prasad 19-4-66-1 (2w 5nb) - Fort End
HP Tillakaratne 7* (26b) K Sangakkara 62* (169b 8x4)
85.1 Khan to Tillakaratne, wide: no run, short and far wide outside the
off, called a wide
85.1 Khan to Tillakaratne, no run, full and far outside the off, left
alone
85.2 Khan to Tillakaratne, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
Tillakaratne waits on the ball and cuts away nicely
85.3 Khan to Tillakaratne, no run
85.4 Khan to Tillakaratne, no run
85.5 Khan to Tillakaratne, no run
85.6 Khan to Tillakaratne, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
Tillakaratne drops his wrists and gets well under the ball
End of over 86 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 289/4 (lead by 102 runs)
Z Khan 17-1-67-1 (3w 1nb) - City End
K Sangakkara 62* (169b 8x4) HP Tillakaratne 11* (32b 1x4)
86.1 Srinath to Sangakkara, three runs, full and outside the off, driven
nicely past the man at mid off, not hit fiercely but very well
timed
86.2 Srinath to Tillakaratne, no run
86.3 Srinath to Tillakaratne, OUT: full and on the off, the ball pitches
and straightens, Tillakaratne plays down the wrong line and is
trapped plumb in front
Sri Lanka 292/5, Partnership of 18
HP Tillakaratne lbw b Srinath 11 (34b 1x4 0x6)
K Sangakkara 65* (170b 8x4) J Srinath 17.3-3-85-2 (1w 7nb)
Match State: Drinks
86.4 Srinath to ASA Perera, no run
86.5 Srinath to ASA Perera, no run, overpitched and on the off, defended
86.6 Srinath to ASA Perera, no run
End of over 87 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 292/5 (lead by 105 runs)
J Srinath 18-3-85-2 (1w 7nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 65* (170b 8x4) ASA Perera 0* (3b)
87.1 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
87.2 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, quicker one outside the off, Sangakkara
watches the ball well and lets it go
87.3 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, quicker one outside the off, played at
and missed, that one angled in, pitched and straightened, good
ball that, beat the batsman all ends up
87.4 Khan to Sangakkara, no run
87.5 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
the ball slants in to the left hander, played back down the wicket
87.6 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full and outside the off, stroked to
covers
End of over 88 (maiden) Sri Lanka 292/5 (lead by 105 runs)
Z Khan 18-2-67-1 (3w 1nb) - City End
ASA Perera 0* (3b) K Sangakkara 65* (176b 8x4)
88.1 Srinath to ASA Perera, no run, on target, defends safely
88.2 Srinath to ASA Perera, no run, on off stump, another useless ball,
Perera easily defends it down to the off side
88.3 Srinath to ASA Perera, no run, this time Perera could defend it
that easily as the ball went outside the off stump and so he had
to stay away from it
88.4 Srinath to ASA Perera, no run, outside the off stump again, Perera
keeps his gloves down and lets the ball fly to Dighe
88.5 Srinath to ASA Perera, no run, way outside the off stump, Perera
could not touch it again, wayward
88.6 Srinath to ASA Perera, no run, on off stump, defends it down, no
runs since Hashan's wicket
End of over 89 (maiden) Sri Lanka 292/5 (lead by 105 runs)
J Srinath 19-4-85-2 (1w 7nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 65* (176b 8x4) ASA Perera 0* (9b)
89.1 Khan to Sangakkara, two runs, slightly drifting down the leg side,
flicks it very well to fine leg for the couple
89.2 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, keeps it outside the off stump,
Sangakkara was in two minds, Plays at it and gets beaten, Srinath
has to make batsmen do this
89.3 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, just outside the off stump, hurried to
the batsmen, opened him up, defends it hurriedly towards point,
Zaheer atleast looking like trying out something
89.4 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, keeps it outside the off stump,
Sangakkara decides not to get beaten this time and holds his bat
high and lets the ball to the wicket keeper
89.5 Khan to Sangakkara, one run, on his pads, easily turns it to fine
leg for the single, Srinath fields
89.6 Khan to ASA Perera, one run, to the right hander, on the legs tump,
lefthander
End of over 90 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 296/5 (lead by 109 runs)
Z Khan 19-2-71-1 (3w 1nb) - City End
ASA Perera 1* (10b) K Sangakkara 68* (181b 8x4)
90.1 Srinath to ASA Perera, no run, wayward bowling again by Srinath,
Perera does his best to play a rash shot and misses
90.2 Srinath to ASA Perera, no run
90.3 Srinath to ASA Perera, no run, outside the off stump, slightly
extra bounce, Perera lets it to the keeper
90.4 Srinath to ASA Perera, OUT: full and straight, back to the basics
for Srinath, the batsman misses, the ball crashes into the pad,
umpire Asoka de Silva reckons its out, it looked as though there
migh have been an inside edge, but as they say, the one man who
matters
Sri Lanka 296/6, Partnership of 4
ASA Perera lbw b Srinath 1 (14b 0x4 0x6)
K Sangakkara 68* (181b 8x4) J Srinath 19.4-4-85-3 (1w 7nb)
thought it was out
90.5 Srinath to Vaas, no run, short and on the leg stump, ducked under
90.6 Srinath to Vaas, no run, full and on the off, driven back down the
wicket
End of over 91 (maiden) Sri Lanka 296/6 (lead by 109 runs)
J Srinath 20-5-85-3 (1w 7nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 68* (181b 8x4) WPUJC Vaas 0* (2b)
91.1 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
left well alone
91.2 Khan to Sangakkara, no run
91.3 Khan to Sangakkara, two runs, back of a length and outside the off,
stroked through the covers off the back foot
91.4 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full and quick, just outside the off,
played and missed
91.5 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, overpitched and on the off, driven to
covers
91.6 Khan to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 92 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 298/6 (lead by 111 runs)
Z Khan 20-2-73-1 (3w 1nb) - City End
WPUJC Vaas 0* (2b) K Sangakkara 70* (187b 8x4)
92.1 Srinath to Vaas, no run, full and outside the off, slanting away
from the left hander, left well alone
92.2 Srinath to Vaas, no run, full and on the off, played back to the
bowler
92.3 Srinath to Vaas, no run
92.4 Srinath to Vaas, no run, back of a length and way down the leg
side, Vaas plays the pull and misses
92.5 Srinath to Vaas, one run, back of a length and on the pads, tapped
away to deep fine leg
92.6 Srinath to Sangakkara, two runs, short of a length and outside the
off, played off the back foot through covers
End of over 93 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 301/6 (lead by 114 runs)
J Srinath 21-5-88-3 (1w 7nb) - Fort End
WPUJC Vaas 1* (7b) K Sangakkara 72* (188b 8x4)
That is the Sri Lankan 300
93.1 Prasad to Vaas, no run, back of a length and on the pads, played
back down the track
93.2 Prasad to Vaas, no run, short and outside the off again, left alone
93.3 Prasad to Vaas, no run, back of a length and on the off, played to
covers off the back foot
93.4 Prasad to Vaas, no run, back of a length and outside the off, left
alone again, this one comes back in a shade off the wicket
93.5 Prasad to Vaas, one run, fuller and on the pads, Vaas moves across
the stumps and flicks to deep fine leg
93.6 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 94 (1 run) Sri Lanka 302/6 (lead by 115 runs)
BKV Prasad 20-4-67-1 (2w 5nb) - City End
WPUJC Vaas 2* (12b) K Sangakkara 72* (189b 8x4)
94.1 Srinath to Vaas, no run, just short of a length and on the pads,
angling up into the ribs, defended down to the on side with soft
hands
94.2 Srinath to Vaas, no run, full and wide outside the off, left alone
94.3 Srinath to Vaas, wide: no run, back of a length and far outside the
off, called a wide this time
94.3 Srinath to Vaas, no run
94.4 Srinath to Vaas, no run
94.5 Srinath to Vaas, FOUR, short ball on the leg stump, Vaas has been
expecting this for a while, he moves back and acros nicely and
pulls the ball to the fence at midwicket
94.6 Srinath to Vaas, wide: no run
94.6 Srinath to Vaas, three runs, overpitched and on the off stump,
played back past the bowler with the full face of the bat, good
shot that, well timed and equally well placed
End of over 95 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 311/6 (lead by 124 runs)
J Srinath 22-5-97-3 (3w 7nb) - Fort End
WPUJC Vaas 9* (18b 1x4) K Sangakkara 72* (189b 8x4)
95.1 Prasad to Vaas, FOUR, short of a length and on the pads, Vaas takes
the challenge and pulls, Harbhajan Singh at deep backward square
can't get around in time
95.2 Prasad to Vaas, no run
95.3 Prasad to Vaas, no run, full and outside the off, late swing in to
the left hander, left alone
95.4 Prasad to Vaas, bye: one run, back of a length and outside the off,
this ball hits the deck and stays low, bouncing twice before
making it to Dighe behind the stumps who can't collect cleanly
95.5 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and outside the off
again, this time a bit more carry through to the keeper, left
alone
95.6 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the wicket
End of over 96 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 316/6 (lead by 129 runs)
BKV Prasad 21-4-71-1 (2w 5nb) - City End
WPUJC Vaas 13* (22b 2x4) K Sangakkara 72* (191b 8x4)
96.1 Khan to Vaas, no run, fuller and outside the off, left alone
96.2 Khan to Vaas, no run, back of a length but too far outside the off,
the late away swing is of no use with the ball being so wide
96.3 Khan to Vaas, no run, and again, wasted effort from Zaheer Khan,
left alone outside the off
96.4 Khan to Vaas, no run, attempted yorker, misdirected though, down
the leg side, left alone
96.5 Khan to Vaas, no run
96.6 Khan to Vaas, OUT: full and outside the off, Vaas throws his bat at
it, the ball flies off the edge towards point, Ramesh dives across
sharply to his left and takes a good catch
Sri Lanka 316/7, Partnership of 20
WPUJC Vaas c Ramesh b Khan 13 (28b 2x4 0x6)
End of over 97 (maiden) Sri Lanka 316/7 (lead by 129 runs)
Z Khan 21-3-73-2 (3w 1nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 72* (191b 8x4)
97.1 Prasad to Sangakkara, FOUR, full and on the middle and leg stump,
Sangakkara leans across and glances the ball past the diving
keeper to the fine leg fence
97.2 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run
97.3 Prasad to Sangakkara, FOUR, short and on the pads, Sangakkara sends
that packing to the midwicket fence, too slow and too short from
Prasad
97.4 Prasad to Sangakkara, two runs
97.5 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
97.6 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
driven off the back foot to covers
End of over 98 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 326/7 (lead by 139 runs)
BKV Prasad 22-4-81-1 (2w 5nb) - City End
CRD Fernando 0* (0b) K Sangakkara 82* (197b 10x4)
98.1 Khan to Fernando, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
left alone
98.2 Khan to Fernando, no run, full and on the pads, played back to the
bowler
98.3 Khan to Fernando, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
left alone, players battiing for lunch
98.4 Khan to Fernando, no run
98.5 Khan to Fernando, three runs, overpitched and outside the off,
streakily square driven
98.6 Khan to Sangakkara, legbye: one run, back of a length and on the
pads, tapped to the on side, quick single stolen and it's lunch!
End of over 99 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 330/7 (lead by 143 runs)
Z Khan 22-3-76-2 (3w 1nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 82* (198b 10x4) CRD Fernando 3* (5b)
The Indians have had a reasonably good session here, striking back
with 4 wickets. Sangakkara remains unbeaten on 83 and Sri Lanka
lead by 143
Join us again in about half an hour for all the post lunch action
on Day 3
Match State: Lunch - Day 3
The players have returned to the field after lunch
The Lankan batsmen too head out and the action is heating up
99.1 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
99.2 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, back of a elngth and on the off,
played back down the wicket with soft hands
99.3 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
Sangakkara leaves it well alone, getting his eye back in after the
lunch break
99.4 Prasad to Sangakkara, one run, full and on the pads, clipped to the
on side
99.5 Prasad to Fernando, no run, back of a length and down the leg side,
flick played and missed
99.6 Prasad to Fernando, no run, full, straight and outside the off,
prodded at and missed, a bit of movement off the seam away from
the bat and extra bounce too
End of over 100 (1 run) Sri Lanka 331/7 (lead by 144 runs)
BKV Prasad 23-4-82-1 (2w 5nb) - City End
K Sangakkara 83* (202b 10x4) CRD Fernando 3* (7b)
100.1 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
left alone
100.2 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full and straight, a touch slower, on
the off, played back down the wicket
100.3 Khan to Sangakkara, two runs
100.4 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
covers
100.5 Khan to Sangakkara, one run, full and outside the off, big drive
played, off the inside edge to fine leg
100.6 Khan to Fernando, no run, back of a length and on the off, played
back down the wicket
End of over 101 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 334/7 (lead by 147 runs)
Z Khan 23-3-79-2 (3w 1nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 86* (207b 10x4) CRD Fernando 3* (8b)
101.1 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, ducked under
101.2 Prasad to Sangakkara, no run
101.3 Prasad to Sangakkara, one run
101.4 Prasad to Fernando, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the wicket with the full face of the bat
101.5 Prasad to Fernando, no run, short pitched ball down the leg side,
played at and missed, through to the keeper
101.6 Prasad to Fernando, no run, short ball on the off, Fernando stands
tall and defends the ball with a deft touch, pretty good defense
that from the tail-ender
End of over 102 (1 run) Sri Lanka 335/7 (lead by 148 runs)
BKV Prasad 24-4-83-1 (2w 5nb) - City End
K Sangakkara 87* (210b 10x4) CRD Fernando 3* (11b)
102.1 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, slower ball on the off, driven to
covers
102.2 Khan to Sangakkara, FOUR, short ball outside the off, Sangakkara
rocks back and pulls in fine style in front of midwicke, into
position so early the Lankan stumper would have had time to have a
cup of tea before pulling that ball
102.3 Khan to Sangakkara, one run, back of a length and outside the off,
driven to covers
102.4 Khan to Fernando, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
left well alone by Fernando
102.5 Khan to Fernando, no run, overpitched and on the off, driven back
past the bowler to mid off
102.6 Khan to Fernando, OUT: just back fo a length and outside the off,
Fernando can't get to the pitch of the ball but goes through with
the drive anyway,m presenting Srinath at short cover with possibly
the easiest catch in the world
Sri Lanka 340/8, Partnership of 24
CRD Fernando c Srinath b Khan 3 (14b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 103 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 340/8 (lead by 153 runs)
Z Khan 24-3-84-3 (3w 1nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 92* (213b 11x4)
Ruchira Perera the new batsman
Srinath back into the attack
103.1 Srinath to Sangakkara, (noball) no run, pushed through point,
doesnt take the single on offer
103.1 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, outside off, left alone
103.2 Srinath to Sangakkara, one run, incutter from Srinath, goes off the
inside edge towards midwicket, Dighe r4uns around and collects,
prevents the second
The fielders crowd around Ruchira Perera, he's a left hander
103.3 Srinath to PDRL Perera, no run, nicely played away to backward
point
103.4 Srinath to PDRL Perera, OUT: short and outside off, Perera backs
away and pokes at the ball, nicks through to Dighe and Srinath on
the verge of a 5fer !
Sri Lanka 342/9, Partnership of 2
PDRL Perera c Dighe b Srinath 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
K Sangakkara 93* (216b 11x4) J Srinath 22.4-5-99-4 (3w 8nb)
Murali the new batsman, has to give Sangakkara company so he can
make his century
103.5 Srinath to Muralitharan, one run, turned to fineleg, nicely played
that !
103.6 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, bouncer, good enough to ensure
Murali faces the music next over
End of over 104 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 343/9 (lead by 156 runs)
J Srinath 23-5-100-4 (3w 8nb) - City End
M Muralitharan 1* (1b) K Sangakkara 93* (217b 11x4)
104.1 Khan to Muralitharan, no run, fast and furious, way down leg, hits
Murali high on the thigh pad and Zaheer goes up in appeal, ensured
the legbye wasnt taken
104.2 Khan to Muralitharan, no run, short and into the ribcage, Murali
keeps it down nicely, bottom-hand coming off the handle and all
that ...
104.3 Khan to Muralitharan, FOUR, what an amazing shot that, full length
delivery from Zaheer, Murali gives himself room and whacks it over
the squareleg fielder through deep backward square leg, can
someone check if thats in the coaching book?
104.4 Khan to Muralitharan, no run, watchful defence
104.5 Khan to Muralitharan, no run, attempts the slog again, inside edge
onto boot, Sangakkara would have had the shock of his life,
watching the shot from the other end
104.6 Khan to Muralitharan, no run, played to squareleg
End of over 105 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 347/9 (lead by 160 runs)
Z Khan 25-3-88-3 (3w 1nb) - Fort End
K Sangakkara 93* (217b 11x4) M Muralitharan 5* (7b 1x4)
Murali survives, in fact he even got a boundary !
Groundstaff getting ready, rain coming up?
105.1 Srinath to Sangakkara, one run, played past point, takes the single
on offer, exposing Srinath to Murali
Or is it the other way around?
Ganguly brings the field in, 3 slips, gully, midwicket etc
105.2 Srinath to Muralitharan, one run, nicely driven through cover !
Six runs away from a hundred, Sangakkara
105.3 Srinath to Sangakkara, FOUR, superb shot, lofted over mid off,
couple of bounces before the fence, amazing hit that, of a quick
bowler too !
105.4 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, hit straight to the cover point
fielder, good timing but not placed well enough, two runs away now
Sangakkara has equalled his previous highest test score
105.5 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, tries to thump it through the
oiffside, misses totally, Dighe collects
ANd the man goes out to deep squareleg
105.6 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run, bouncer, Sangakkara nearly does a
Gilchrist from the 1st Ashes test (hitting the ball over the
keeper's head to get to a century), doesnt connect, through to
Dighe, half hearted appeal
End of over 106 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 353/9 (lead by 166 runs)
J Srinath 24-5-106-4 (3w 8nb) - City End
M Muralitharan 6* (8b 1x4) K Sangakkara 98* (222b 12x4)
106.1 Khan to Muralitharan, no run, wayward down the leg side
106.2 Khan to Muralitharan, no run, full length ball, Murali hurriedly
defends it to gully
106.3 Khan to Muralitharan, no run, Murali goes back and taps the ball
cautiously towards point
106.4 Khan to Muralitharan, no run, outside the off stump, slightly
shortish ball, left alone by Murali
106.5 Khan to Muralitharan, one run, on his pads, stays back and taps it
behind square leg and Sangakkara is back on strike
106.6 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, dot ball as expected, Zaheer fires in a
bouncer and Sangakkara ducks below easily and Dighe collects it
over leg stump
End of over 107 (1 run) Sri Lanka 354/9 (lead by 167 runs)
Z Khan 26-3-89-3 (3w 1nb) - Fort End
M Muralitharan 7* (13b 1x4) K Sangakkara 98* (223b 12x4)
107.1 Srinath to Muralitharan, one run, outside the off stump, guides it
delicately past gully almost to the ropes and gets just a single,
anyway, Sangakkara gets the strike
107.2 Srinath to Sangakkara, FOUR, pitched up, easily picks it over the
nonstriker's head and the ball races to the ropes and Sangakkara
gets his first Test ton..that was a pretty superb shot to play
when on 98 that too against a bowler os Srinath's "class"
107.3 Srinath to Sangakkara, no run
107.4 Srinath to Sangakkara, three runs, on his pads, flicks it with
easee and gets a comfortable three to mid wicket, superb timing as
he plays that shot
107.5 Srinath to Muralitharan, OUT: Murali as as usual steps out and
heaves at it and the ball goes high to deep square leg and Kaif
near the ropes runs back and forth and takes a good catch to
signal the end of the SriLankan innings
Sri Lanka 362/10, Partnership of 20
M Muralitharan c Kaif b Srinath 8 (15b 1x4 0x6)
K Sangakkara 105* (226b 13x4) J Srinath 24.5-5-114-5 (3w 8nb)
Srinath finishes with a 5fer
But he wouldn't be wanting to add this to his list of 5fers
It has been a good performace from Sri Lanka, making 362, an
overall lead of 175. It's not often that you get two centuries in
a total of 362
The Indian second innings will be under way soon, join uis then for
all the action
The Indian batsmen are out on the field as are the Lankan fielders
0.1 Vaas to Das, no run, full and on the off, late inswing to the right
hander, defended
0.2 Vaas to Das, no run
0.3 Vaas to Das, no run, back of a length and outside the off, left
alone, Das is never one to hurry
0.4 Vaas to Das, (noball) one run, fuller and on the off, Das taps the
ball in the direction of covers and runs across for a single
0.4 Vaas to Ramesh, two runs, full and on the pads, flicked away to
midwicket
0.5 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, back of a length and outside the off, left
well alone
0.6 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, back of a length and outside the off, left
alone
End of over 1 (4 runs) India 4/0 (trail by 171 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 1-0-4-0 (1nb) - Fort End
SS Das 1* (4b) S Ramesh 2* (3b)
Dilhara Fernando will share the new ball with Vaas
1.1 Fernando to Das, no run, quick one, just short of a length and
outside the off, left alone
1.2 Fernando to Das, no run, back of a length and outside the off, Das
looks at it carefully and lets it go
1.3 Fernando to Das, no run, bacl of a length and on the pads, flicked
to the on side
1.4 Fernando to Das, no run, short one fired in on the pads, ducked
under easily
1.5 Fernando to Das, no run
1.6 Fernando to Das, no run, full and on the pads, turned to the on
side with good use of the wrists
End of over 2 (maiden) India 4/0 (trail by 171 runs)
CRD Fernando 1-1-0-0 - City End
S Ramesh 2* (3b) SS Das 1* (10b)
2.1 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, full and on the off, stroked back down the
wicket
2.2 Vaas to Ramesh, no run
2.3 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, just short of a length and outside the off
stump, left alone
2.4 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
Ramesh gets right behind the line of the ball and strokes the ball
to covers
2.5 Vaas to Ramesh, no run
2.6 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, full and on the off, played back down the
track and that ends a maiden over
End of over 3 (maiden) India 4/0 (trail by 171 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 2-1-4-0 (1nb) - Fort End
SS Das 1* (10b) S Ramesh 2* (9b)
3.1 Fernando to Das, three runs, back of a length and on the pads, Das
waits for the ball to come to him and clips the ball away from his
hips to midwicket
3.2 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, short delivery, quick too, on the off
stump, Ramesh sways out of the way at the last moment
3.3 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, fuller and on the off, driven back down
the ground
3.4 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, short pitched ball outside the off,
left alone
3.5 Fernando to Ramesh, no run
3.6 Fernando to Ramesh, no run, back of a length, outside the off, good
bounce and carry through to the keeper, a careful Ramesh leaves
the ball alone
End of over 4 (3 runs) India 7/0 (trail by 168 runs)
CRD Fernando 2-1-3-0 - City End
SS Das 4* (11b) S Ramesh 2* (14b)
4.1 Vaas to Das, no run, full toss on the off, stroked back to mid off
4.2 Vaas to Das, no run, back of a length and outside the off, left
alone
4.3 Vaas to Das, no run
4.4 Vaas to Das, no run, back of a length and on the pads, tapped to
the on side
4.5 Vaas to Das, one run, fuller and on the off, driven to covers
4.6 Vaas to Ramesh, no run, fuller and outside the off, driven to point
End of over 5 (1 run) India 8/0 (trail by 167 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 3-1-5-0 (1nb) - Fort End
SS Das 5* (16b) S Ramesh 2* (15b)
Ruchira Perera into the attack
5.1 PDRL Perera to Das, no run, back of a length and on the off,
defended with a straighht bat
5.2 PDRL Perera to Das, three runs, back of a length and outside the
off, slanted to third man
5.3 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, short oif a length and outside the
off, left alone
5.4 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, played back to the bowler with soft hands
5.5 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run
5.6 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, full and on th off, attempted
yorker,, driven to the on side
End of over 6 (3 runs) India 11/0 (trail by 164 runs)
PDRL Perera 1-0-3-0 - City End
SS Das 8* (18b) S Ramesh 2* (19b)
6.1 Vaas to Das, no run, just short of a length and on the off, played
to covers
6.2 Vaas to Das, no run
6.3 Vaas to Das, no run
6.4 Vaas to Das, no run, full and on the off, stroked to mid off with
an angled bat
6.5 Vaas to Das, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, Das gets into
position early, leans into the stroke and essays a classical cover
drive
6.6 Vaas to Das, no run
End of over 7 (4 runs) India 15/0 (trail by 160 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 4-1-9-0 (1nb) - Fort End
S Ramesh 2* (19b) SS Das 12* (24b 1x4)
7.1 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid
on
7.2 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
tapped to square leg
7.3 PDRL Perera to Ramesh, OUT: full, straight and on the off stump,
Ramesh plays well inside the line of the ball that shapes away a
touch, the ball crashes into the off stump and India hve lost
their first wicket
India 15/1, Partnership of 15
S Ramesh b PDRL Perera 2 (22b 0x4 0x6)
SS Das 12* (24b 1x4) PDRL Perera 1.3-0-3-1
7.4 PDRL Perera to Kaif, two runs, overpitched and on the pads, Kaif
gets off the mark with a flick that goes past midwicket
7.5 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run
7.6 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, full, straight and a touch of late
swing takes the ball down the leg side, played and missed, through
to the keeper
End of over 8 (2 runs) India 17/1 (trail by 158 runs)
PDRL Perera 2-0-5-1 - City End
SS Das 12* (24b 1x4) M Kaif 2* (3b)
8.1 Fernando to Das, no run, short ball outside the off, Das lets it go
to the keeper, no chance of Das going for that so early in the
innings
8.2 Fernando to Das, one run, back of a length and on the pads, clipped
to fine leg
8.3 Fernando to Kaif, no run, back of a length and on the off, Kaif
stands tall, shoulders arms and takes the ball on the body
8.4 Fernando to Kaif, no run, quick and outside the off, full too,
played at and missed, the ball zips through between bat and pad
8.5 Fernando to Kaif, no run
8.6 Fernando to Kaif, no run
End of over 9 (1 run) India 18/1 (trail by 157 runs)
CRD Fernando 3-1-4-0 - Fort End
SS Das 13* (26b 1x4) M Kaif 2* (7b)
9.1 PDRL Perera to Das, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
9.2 PDRL Perera to Das, no run, quicker one on the off and middle, Das
defends carefully even as the ball bounces a bit more then
expected
9.3 PDRL Perera to Das, no run, full and outside the off, slanting away
with the arm, left alone by a circumspect Das
9.4 PDRL Perera to Das, no run, full and on the off, a touch of late
inswing, played back down the wicket with the full face of the bat
9.5 PDRL Perera to Das, three runs, full and on the pads, flicked away
nicely to deep midwicket
9.6 PDRL Perera to Kaif, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
Kaif defends to the on side and runs a quick single
End of over 10 (4 runs) India 22/1 (trail by 153 runs)
PDRL Perera 3-0-9-1 - City End
M Kaif 3* (8b) SS Das 16* (31b 1x4)
10.1 Fernando to Kaif, no run, quick short one, misdirected, down the
leg side goes the ball, left alone
10.2 Fernando to Kaif, no run, overpitched and on the off, driven to
covers
10.3 Fernando to Kaif, (noball) no run
10.3 Fernando to Kaif, no run
10.4 Fernando to Kaif, no run, back of a length and on the pads, Kaif
goes back and acxross and fends the ball to the on side
10.5 Fernando to Kaif, no run, good length ball outside the off, stroked
to point
10.6 Fernando to Kaif, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, punched to overs
End of over 11 (1 run) India 23/1 (trail by 152 runs)
CRD Fernando 4-1-5-0 (1nb) - Fort End
SS Das 16* (31b 1x4) M Kaif 3* (15b)
The spin of Murali being introduced
11.1 Muralitharan to Das, no run, well flighted and outside the off, big
rip on that, padded away
11.2 Muralitharan to Das, no run, full and on the off, defended
11.3 Muralitharan to Das, no run
11.4 Muralitharan to Das, no run, qui8kcer, flatter and on the off, big
spin again, defended
11.5 Muralitharan to Das, no run
11.6 Muralitharan to Das, no run, quick, and flat again, this one keeps
low and skids through to the on side, defended late
End of over 12 (maiden) India 23/1 (trail by 152 runs)
M Muralitharan 1-1-0-0 - City End
M Kaif 3* (15b) SS Das 16* (37b 1x4)
12.1 Fernando to Kaif, no run
12.2 Fernando to Kaif, no run, just short of a length and on the pads,
tapped to the on side
12.3 Fernando to Kaif, no run, short and outside the off, left well
alone
12.4 Fernando to Kaif, no run
12.5 Fernando to Kaif, no run, short, quick bouncer on the off and
middle, ducked under
12.6 Fernando to Kaif, no run, back of a length and on the off, defended
carefully
End of over 13 (maiden) India 23/1 (trail by 152 runs)
CRD Fernando 5-2-5-0 (1nb) - Fort End
SS Das 16* (37b 1x4) M Kaif 3* (21b)
13.1 Muralitharan to Das, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
defended with bat and pad held close together
13.2 Muralitharan to Das, one run, full and on the off, driven inside
out through the covers
13.3 Muralitharan to Kaif, no run
13.4 Muralitharan to Kaif, one run, full and on the off, flicked to the
on side in wristy fashion
13.5 Muralitharan to Das, no run
13.6 Muralitharan to Das, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
cut to point
End of over 14 (2 runs) India 25/1 (trail by 150 runs)
M Muralitharan 2-1-2-0 - City End
M Kaif 4* (23b) SS Das 17* (41b 1x4)
14.1 Fernando to Kaif, one run, back of a length and on the off, Kaif
goes back and across and flicks past midwicket
14.2 Fernando to Das, no run
14.3 Fernando to Das, no run, back of a length and outside the off, left
alone
14.4 Fernando to Das, no run, short ball on the leg side, easily ducked
under, batsmen playing for tea here
14.5 Fernando to Das, no run, overpitched and outside the off, driven
hard at, off the edge to short third man
14.6 Fernando to Das, no run, fuller and outside the off, left alone and
that is tea!
End of over 15 (1 run) India 26/1 (trail by 149 runs)
CRD Fernando 6-2-6-0 (1nb) - Fort End
M Kaif 5* (24b) SS Das 17* (46b 1x4)
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Match State: Tea - Day 3
The players are back onto the field now
The game resumes after the tea break, this could be a crucial
session
The Lankans are keen for wickets while the Indians would be
fighting to put up a good show
15.1 Vaas to Kaif, no run, full and outside the off, slanting away from
the right hander, left alone
15.2 Vaas to Kaif, no run
15.3 Vaas to Kaif, no run, fuller still and outside the off, the ball
angles in a bit but bounces and leaves the right hander, left
alone
15.4 Vaas to Kaif, no run, quicker, back of a length and on the middle
and off, played back down the ground with the full face of the bat
15.5 Vaas to Kaif, no run, full and on the pads, Kaif strokes the ball
to the on side
15.6 Vaas to Kaif, no run, outside the off again and left alone easily,
Vaas begins with a maiden after tea
End of over 16 (maiden) India 26/1 (trail by 149 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 5-2-9-0 (1nb) - City End
SS Das 17* (46b 1x4) M Kaif 5* (30b)
16.1 PDRL Perera to Das, no run, full and on the pads, good line and
length, defended back down the wicket
16.2 PDRL Perera to Das, no run
16.3 PDRL Perera to Das, two runs, full and outside the off, drive
played by Das, the ball goes off the inside edge to the on side
16.4 PDRL Perera to Das, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
left alone
16.5 PDRL Perera to Das, no run, full and on the off, stroked back to
the bowler
16.6 PDRL Perera to Das, no run, quick and on the off, defended away
carefully to end the over
End of over 17 (2 runs) India 28/1 (trail by 147 runs)
PDRL Perera 4-0-11-1 - Fort End
M Kaif 5* (30b) SS Das 19* (52b 1x4)
17.1 Vaas to Kaif, no run, just short of a length and on the off, played
back down the wicket with soft hands
17.2 Vaas to Kaif, (noball) no run
17.2 Vaas to Kaif, no run, full and on the off, played back down the
wicket with soft hands
17.3 Vaas to Kaif, no run, full and outside the off, driven to covers
17.4 Vaas to Kaif, three runs
17.5 Vaas to Das, no run
17.6 Vaas to Das, FOUR, full and outside the off, steered past the slip
cordon to the third man fence
End of over 18 (8 runs) India 36/1 (trail by 139 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 6-2-17-0 (2nb) - City End
M Kaif 8* (35b) SS Das 23* (54b 2x4)
18.1 PDRL Perera to Kaif, one run
18.2 PDRL Perera to Das, OUT: back of a length, outside the off, perfect
ball to be smacked to the pooint fence, unfortunately Das only
manages to perfectly hit it down Suresh Perera's throat at point
India 37/2, Partnership of 22
SS Das c ASA Perera b PDRL Perera 23 (55b 2x4 0x6)
M Kaif 9* (36b) PDRL Perera 4.2-0-12-2
18.3 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run, back of a length and outside the
off, left alone by Dravid who has come to the crease with India in
trouble
18.4 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run
18.5 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run, JUST SHORT OF A LENGTH AND ON THE
OFF, PLAYED BACK DOWN THE WICKET WITH THE FUL
18.6 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run, FULL AND OUTSIDE THE OFF, LEFT ALONE
End of over 19 (1 run) India 37/2 (trail by 138 runs)
PDRL Perera 5-0-12-2 - Fort End
M Kaif 9* (36b) R Dravid 0* (4b)
19.1 Vaas to Kaif, FOUR, full and outside the off, Kaif plays an
expansive drive, the ball goes off the edge over the slip cordon
19.2 Vaas to Kaif, no run, closer to the stumps and still justv as full,
defended carefully to the point region
19.3 Vaas to Kaif, no run
19.4 Vaas to Kaif, no run
19.5 Vaas to Kaif, no run, just back of a length and outside the off,
slanting away from the right hander, left alone
19.6 Vaas to Kaif, no run
End of over 20 (4 runs) India 41/2 (trail by 134 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 7-2-21-0 (2nb) - City End
R Dravid 0* (4b) M Kaif 13* (42b 1x4)
20.1 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, Dravid
fishes at that, off the edge and just short of first slip
20.2 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
this time
20.3 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run, back of a length and outside the
off, played off the back foot to the mat at point
20.4 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run, short and outside the leg stump, not
much pace, Dravid sways out of the way easily
20.5 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run, overpitched and outside the off,
played limply to point with an angled bat
20.6 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, stroked back
down the wicket, a maiden for Perera
End of over 21 (maiden) India 41/2 (trail by 134 runs)
PDRL Perera 6-1-12-2 - Fort End
M Kaif 13* (42b 1x4) R Dravid 0* (10b)
21.1 Vaas to Kaif, no run
21.2 Vaas to Kaif, one run, full, straight and on the off, Kaif punches
the ball nicely past the bowlr to the long off region
21.3 Vaas to Dravid, three runs, just short of a length and outside the
opff, punched through covers
21.4 Vaas to Kaif, legbye: one run
21.5 Vaas to Dravid, one run, back of a length and on the pads, Dravid
turns the ball to the on side well and a quick single results
21.6 Vaas to Kaif, no run, just short of a length and on the off, played
back down the track to the bowler
End of over 22 (6 runs) India 47/2 (trail by 128 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 8-2-26-0 (2nb) - City End
R Dravid 4* (12b) M Kaif 14* (46b 1x4)
22.1 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, played inside out to covers
22.2 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run, good length ball ont eh stumps,
defended back down the wicket
22.3 PDRL Perera to Dravid, four runs, juicy half volley on the off
stump, Dravid gets to the pitch of the ball well and strokes past
the bowler, the ball doesn't reach the ropes but the batsmen run
four anyway
22.4 PDRL Perera to Dravid, one run
22.5 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, just short of driving length and
outside the off, left alone
22.6 PDRL Perera to Kaif, no run, full and on the off, slanted to point
with an angled bat
End of over 23 (5 runs) India 52/2 (trail by 123 runs)
PDRL Perera 7-1-17-2 - Fort End
R Dravid 9* (16b) M Kaif 14* (48b 1x4)
23.1 Muralitharan to Dravid, one run
23.2 Muralitharan to Kaif, OUT: well flighted and outside the off, the
ball pitches, grips the wicket, turns in and kisses the edge of
Kaif's bat before settling down in Tillakaratne's safe hands at
forward short leg, that is the next Indian wicket gone
India 53/3, Partnership of 16
M Kaif c Tillakaratne b Muralitharan 14 (49b 1x4 0x6)
R Dravid 10* (17b) M Muralitharan 2.2-1-3-1
23.3 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, slow and on the middle and leg,
the ball angles in to the pad, defended back down the wicket
23.4 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run,
shorter than the previous delivery and outside the off, Ganguly
cuts and misses, through to the keeper
23.5 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run, Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run,
slow and outside the off, the ball lands just outside the off, not
full not short, Ganguly is drawn forward, plays and misses
23.6 Muralitharan to Ganguly, no run
End of over 24 (1 run) India 53/3 (trail by 122 runs)
M Muralitharan 3-1-3-1 - City End
R Dravid 10* (17b) SC Ganguly 0* (4b)
24.1 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run
24.2 PDRL Perera to Dravid, FOUR, back of a length and outside the off,
cut away to the third man fence
24.3 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run, short and outside the off, left
alone
24.4 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run
24.5 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run, quicker one on the off, full too,
Dravid takes his hand off the bat as he defends
24.6 PDRL Perera to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, slanting
away from the right hander, Dravid leans across and taps the ball
to point with an angled bat
End of over 25 (4 runs) India 57/3 (trail by 118 runs)
PDRL Perera 8-1-21-2 - Fort End
SC Ganguly 0* (4b) R Dravid 14* (23b 1x4)
25.1 Muralitharan to Ganguly, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Ganguly leans back and cuts the ball to the cover fence
25.2 Muralitharan to Ganguly, bye: three runs
25.3 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, full and on the stumps, padded away
25.4 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, flat and on the off, big spin in to
the batsman, defended
25.5 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, fuller and on the off, driven to
the man under the helmet on the off side
25.6 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
End of over 26 (7 runs) India 64/3 (trail by 111 runs)
M Muralitharan 4-1-7-1 - City End
SC Ganguly 4* (6b 1x4) R Dravid 14* (27b 1x4)
26.1 Fernando to Ganguly, no run, short ball to begin with from
Fernando, Ganguly ducks under the ball
26.2 Fernando to Ganguly, no run, another short one, this one pitched
half way down the wicket, Ganguly adjusts position slightly and
lets the ball go through
26.3 Fernando to Ganguly, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the wicket
26.4 Fernando to Ganguly, no run, full, straight and on the off, driven
back down the wicket with the full face of the bat
26.5 Fernando to Ganguly, OUT: full, straigfht and right on the money is
that ball, Ganguly swishes outside the off with a big gap between
bat and pad, the pace of the ball is too hot for Ganguly to
handle, the off stump is pegged back and India lose a big wicket
India 64/4, Partnership of 11
SC Ganguly b Fernando 4 (11b 1x4 0x6)
R Dravid 14* (27b 1x4) CRD Fernando 6.5-2-6-1 (1nb)
26.6 Fernando to Badani, three runs
End of over 27 (3 runs) India 67/4 (trail by 108 runs)
CRD Fernando 7-2-9-1 (1nb) - Fort End
HK Badani 3* (1b) R Dravid 14* (27b 1x4)
27.1 Muralitharan to Badani, no run
27.2 Muralitharan to Badani, no run
27.3 Muralitharan to Badani, no run
27.4 Muralitharan to Badani, no run
27.5 Muralitharan to Badani, no run
27.6 Muralitharan to Badani, no run
End of over 28 (maiden) India 67/4 (trail by 108 runs)
M Muralitharan 5-2-7-1 - City End
R Dravid 14* (27b 1x4) HK Badani 3* (7b)
28.1 Fernando to Dravid, no run
28.2 Fernando to Dravid, (noball) no run
28.2 Fernando to Dravid, (noball) no run
28.2 Fernando to Dravid, no run
28.3 Fernando to Dravid, no run
28.4 Fernando to Dravid, no run
28.5 Fernando to Dravid, legbye: one run
28.6 Fernando to Badani, no run, just short of a length and on the off
and middle, Badani plays and misses, rapped on the pads, appeal
for lbw turned down
End of over 29 (3 runs) India 70/4 (trail by 105 runs)
CRD Fernando 8-2-11-1 (3nb) - Fort End
R Dravid 14* (34b 1x4) HK Badani 3* (8b)
29.1 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, full and on the pads, flicked to
midwicket
29.2 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
spinning in to the right hander, defended
29.3 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
29.4 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
29.5 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, padded
away
29.6 Muralitharan to Dravid, one run, back of a length and outside the
off, spinning in to the right hander quite sharply, turned to the
on side
End of over 30 (1 run) India 71/4 (trail by 104 runs)
M Muralitharan 6-2-8-1 - City End
R Dravid 15* (40b 1x4) HK Badani 3* (8b)
30.1 Fernando to Dravid, no run, short of a length and on the off,
played back down the wicket to the on side
30.2 Fernando to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, Dravid
watches it carefully and leaves the ball alone
30.3 Fernando to Dravid, no run, full and straight, played back down the
wicket with the full face of the bat
30.4 Fernando to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, Dravid stands up on his toes and defends the ball down
30.5 Fernando to Dravid, no run
30.6 Fernando to Dravid, no run, quick ball, justv short of a length,
Dravid sways out pof the way
End of over 31 (maiden) India 71/4 (trail by 104 runs)
CRD Fernando 9-3-11-1 (3nb) - Fort End
HK Badani 3* (8b) R Dravid 15* (46b 1x4)
31.1 Muralitharan to Badani, two runs
31.2 Muralitharan to Badani, no run
31.3 Muralitharan to Badani, no run
31.4 Muralitharan to Badani, OUT: tossed up and outside the off, Badani
leans forward and plays at the ball, the ball goes off the outside
edge to the keeper and a confused Badani looks back as the Lankans
celebrate the fall of his wicket
India 73/5, Partnership of 9
HK Badani c Sangakkara b Muralitharan 5 (12b 0x4 0x6)
R Dravid 15* (46b 1x4) M Muralitharan 6.4-2-10-2
31.5 Muralitharan to Dighe, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
spinning in to the right handed stumper, defended
31.6 Muralitharan to Dighe, no run
End of over 32 (2 runs) India 73/5 (trail by 102 runs)
M Muralitharan 7-2-10-2 - City End
R Dravid 15* (46b 1x4) SS Dighe 0* (2b)
32.1 Fernando to Dravid, no run, full, straight and outside the off,
defended with an angled bat towards point
32.2 Fernando to Dravid, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked away to deep square leg
32.3 Fernando to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
32.4 Fernando to Dravid, no run, short, quick and outside the off, left
alone
32.5 Fernando to Dravid, no run, full, and outside the off, left alone
32.6 Fernando to Dravid, no run
End of over 33 (maiden) India 73/5 (trail by 102 runs)
CRD Fernando 10-4-11-1 (3nb) - Fort End
SS Dighe 0* (2b) R Dravid 15* (52b 1x4)
33.1 Muralitharan to Dighe, no run, full and down the leg side, played
and missed, third umpire called to adjudicate the stumping, not
out he says
33.2 Muralitharan to Dighe, no run
33.3 Muralitharan to Dighe, no run, well flighted and outrside the off,
padded away
33.4 Muralitharan to Dighe, no run, full again and on the off, defended
back down the wicket
33.5 Muralitharan to Dighe, no run
33.6 Muralitharan to Dighe, no run
End of over 34 (maiden) India 73/5 (trail by 102 runs)
M Muralitharan 8-3-10-2 - City End
R Dravid 15* (52b 1x4) SS Dighe 0* (8b)
34.1 Vaas to Dravid, FOUR, back of a length and on the pads, pulled away
in fine style to the midwicket fence
34.2 Vaas to Dravid, no run, fuller and outside the off, this one moves
away a touch after pitching, played and missed
34.3 Vaas to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, played to the bowler
34.4 Vaas to Dravid, no run, full, straight and on the off, defended
34.5 Vaas to Dravid, no run, short of a length and on the off and
middle, played back down the wicket with the full face of the bat
34.6 Vaas to Dravid, no run
End of over 35 (4 runs) India 77/5 (trail by 98 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 9-2-30-0 (2nb) - Fort End
SS Dighe 0* (8b) R Dravid 19* (58b 2x4)
35.1 Muralitharan to Dighe, one run
35.2 Muralitharan to Dravid, one run, full and on the pads, clipped away
backward of square
35.3 Muralitharan to Dighe, no run, tossed up and outside the off, Dighe
stretches out and pads up
35.4 Muralitharan to Dighe, no run, quicker, flatter and on the off and
middle, padded away
35.5 Muralitharan to Dighe, no run
35.6 Muralitharan to Dighe, one run
End of over 36 (3 runs) India 80/5 (trail by 95 runs)
M Muralitharan 9-3-13-2 - City End
SS Dighe 2* (13b) R Dravid 20* (59b 2x4)
36.1 Vaas to Dighe, one run
36.2 Vaas to Dravid, no run
36.3 Vaas to Dravid, no run
36.4 Vaas to Dravid, no run
36.5 Vaas to Dravid, no run
36.6 Vaas to Dravid, no run
End of over 37 (1 run) India 81/5 (trail by 94 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 10-2-31-0 (2nb) - Fort End
SS Dighe 3* (14b) R Dravid 20* (64b 2x4)
37.1 Muralitharan to Dighe, OUT: well flighted and outside the off,
Dighe lunges forward and presents Arnold with a simple catch at
sil
India 81/6, Partnership of 8
SS Dighe c Arnold b Muralitharan 3 (15b 0x4 0x6)
R Dravid 20* (64b 2x4) M Muralitharan 9.1-3-13-3
37.2 Muralitharan to Harbhajan Singh, bye: three runs
37.3 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
37.4 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
37.5 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
37.6 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, good drift in
to the righht hander, defended
End of over 38 (3 runs, maiden) India 84/6 (trail by 91 runs)
M Muralitharan 10-4-13-3 - City End
Harbhajan Singh 0* (1b) R Dravid 20* (68b 2x4)
38.1 Vaas to Harbhajan Singh, two runs
38.2 Vaas to Harbhajan Singh, no run
38.3 Vaas to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full, straight and on the middle
and leg, played back down the track defensively
38.4 Vaas to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full and outside the off, played
at and missed
38.5 Vaas to Harbhajan Singh, no run, just short of a length and on the
pads, played back down the track to the bowler
38.6 Vaas to Harbhajan Singh, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, left alone
End of over 39 (2 runs) India 86/6 (trail by 89 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 11-2-33-0 (2nb) - Fort End
R Dravid 20* (68b 2x4) Harbhajan Singh 2* (7b)
39.1 Muralitharan to Dravid, one run, full and on the off, played down
to mid on for a quick single
39.2 Muralitharan to Harbhajan Singh, no run, quick and on the off,
speared in almost yorker length, squirted away to the off side
39.3 Muralitharan to Harbhajan Singh, no run
39.4 Muralitharan to Harbhajan Singh, no run, straight, full and flat,
padded away
39.5 Muralitharan to Harbhajan Singh, no run
39.6 Muralitharan to Harbhajan Singh, (noball) no run
39.6 Muralitharan to Harbhajan Singh, three runs, full and down the leg
side, swept to fine leg
End of over 40 (5 runs) India 91/6 (trail by 84 runs)
M Muralitharan 11-4-18-3 (1nb) - City End
Harbhajan Singh 5* (13b) R Dravid 21* (69b 2x4)
40.1 Vaas to Harbhajan Singh, one run, just short of a length and on the
pads, tucked away to the on side
40.2 Vaas to Dravid, one run, short ball on the pads, pulled away toi
the square leg region
40.3 Vaas to Harbhajan Singh, no run, back of a length and on the off
and middle, Harbhajan Singh stands tall and ddefends with the full
face of the bat
40.4 Vaas to Harbhajan Singh, no run, short ball and a bit of extra pace
outside the off, left alone
40.5 Vaas to Harbhajan Singh, no run
40.6 Vaas to Harbhajan Singh, no run, low full toss outside the off,
driven to covers
End of over 41 (2 runs) India 93/6 (trail by 82 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 12-2-35-0 (2nb) - Fort End
R Dravid 22* (70b 2x4) Harbhajan Singh 6* (18b)
41.1 Muralitharan to Dravid, one run
41.2 Muralitharan to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, a bit of air and outside the
off, Harbhajan Singh gets down on one knee and smashes the ball
over midwicket
41.3 Muralitharan to Harbhajan Singh, no run
41.4 Muralitharan to Harbhajan Singh, one run
41.5 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
41.6 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, flat and on the pads, padded away
End of over 42 (6 runs) India 99/6 (trail by 76 runs)
M Muralitharan 12-4-24-3 (1nb) - City End
Harbhajan Singh 11* (21b 1x4) R Dravid 23* (73b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
42.1 Fernando to Harbhajan Singh, one run, short and into the ribs,
Harbhajan pulls it to longleg
42.2 Fernando to Dravid, no run, patted to mid on
42.3 Fernando to Dravid, bye: FOUR, uneven bounce, bounces just in
froknt of the keeper and rolls through to the boundary
42.4 Fernando to Dravid, no run, played to backward point
42.5 Fernando to Dravid, no run, outside off, left alone to Sangakkara
42.6 Fernando to Dravid, no run, outside off again, Dravid lets it go
End of over 43 (5 runs) India 104/6 (trail by 71 runs)
CRD Fernando 11-4-12-1 (3nb) - Fort End
Harbhajan Singh 12* (22b 1x4) R Dravid 23* (78b 2x4)
43.1 Muralitharan to Harbhajan Singh, no run, padded away, way outside
off, loud appeal for lbw, negated by the umpire
43.2 Muralitharan to Harbhajan Singh, no run, tries to slog it away, one
bounce to midwicket
43.3 Muralitharan to Harbhajan Singh, no run, padded away, showing the
full face of the pad this time
43.4 Muralitharan to Harbhajan Singh, OUT: tossed up, smacked straight
back to Muralitharan, more nails driven in
India 104/7, Partnership of 23
Harbhajan Singh c & b Muralitharan 12 (26b 1x4 0x6)
R Dravid 23* (78b 2x4) M Muralitharan 12.4-4-24-4 (1nb)
Zaheer Khan the new batsman, it does seem to imply Srinath would
bat only as a last resort
43.5 Muralitharan to Khan, no run, defended
43.6 Muralitharan to Khan, no run, away going delivery, Zaheer shoulders
arms, hit high on the thigh pad
End of over 44 (maiden) India 104/7 (trail by 71 runs)
M Muralitharan 13-5-24-4 (1nb) - City End
R Dravid 23* (78b 2x4) Z Khan 0* (2b)
44.1 Fernando to Dravid, no run
India have never lost by an innings to Sri Lanka so far
44.2 Fernando to Dravid, no run, defended back down teh track]
44.3 Fernando to Dravid, no run, tries to work it away through the
legside, misses out
44.4 Fernando to Dravid, no run, defended to mid on
44.5 Fernando to Dravid, (noball) no run, nasty bouncer, doesnt get up
high enough, Dravid ducks and nearly gets smacked on the helmet
44.5 Fernando to Dravid, no run, pushed to cover, tries to take off for
the single which would give him strike, cannot get it alas
There is still one more ball to go though
44.6 Fernando to Dravid, no run, played to midwicket, no single again
End of over 45 (1 run) India 105/7 (trail by 70 runs)
CRD Fernando 12-4-13-1 (4nb) - Fort End
Z Khan 0* (2b) R Dravid 23* (85b 2x4)
45.1 Muralitharan to Khan, no run
45.2 Muralitharan to Khan, two runs, nicely swept to fineleg, fielder a
long way off so the batsmen had enough time for the second
45.3 Muralitharan to Khan, no run, padded away, another appeal
45.4 Muralitharan to Khan, no run, defended
45.5 Muralitharan to Khan, bye: two runs, offers pad, ball doesnt go
anywhere near pad, flies past the keeper towards fineleg and two
byes result
45.6 Muralitharan to Khan, no run
End of over 46 (4 runs) India 109/7 (trail by 66 runs)
M Muralitharan 14-5-26-4 (1nb) - City End
R Dravid 23* (85b 2x4) Z Khan 2* (8b)
46.1 Fernando to Dravid, no run
46.2 Fernando to Dravid, two runs, overpitched and on the legs, punched
back past mid on with the full face of the bat for a brace
46.3 Fernando to Dravid, one run, pushed to the off side, the fielder
chases the ball and allows the single
46.4 Fernando to Khan, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, Zaheer Khan leaves the ball alone
46.5 Fernando to Khan, (noball) no run, full, straight and fast, the
ball crashes into the pad, would have been out lbw if not for the
fact that Fernando overstepped
46.5 Fernando to Khan, no run, full and outside the off, angled to point
46.6 Fernando to Khan, no run
End of over 47 (4 runs) India 113/7 (trail by 62 runs)
CRD Fernando 13-4-17-1 (5nb) - Fort End
R Dravid 26* (88b 2x4) Z Khan 2* (12b)
47.1 Muralitharan to Dravid, one run, well flighted and on the off,
flicked to midwicket and the single is taken
47.2 Muralitharan to Khan, no run
47.3 Muralitharan to Khan, no run, tossed up and on the off, straighter
one that, defended past slip
47.4 Muralitharan to Khan, no run
47.5 Muralitharan to Khan, no run, straight and on the off, anopther one
that goes with the arm, defended
47.6 Muralitharan to Khan, no run
End of over 48 (1 run) India 114/7 (trail by 61 runs)
M Muralitharan 15-5-27-4 (1nb) - City End
R Dravid 27* (89b 2x4) Z Khan 2* (17b)
48.1 Fernando to Dravid, no run, just sort of a length and on the pads,
tapped to the on side
48.2 Fernando to Dravid, no run, full and on the pads, flicked to deep
fine leg
48.3 Fernando to Dravid, one run, just short of a length and on the
pads, tucked away to the on side
48.4 Fernando to Khan, no run, straight and fast, on the off, defended
awkwardly to the on side
48.5 Fernando to Khan, no run
48.6 Fernando to Khan, no run, full and outside the off, Zaheer Khan
leaves it well alone
End of over 49 (1 run) India 115/7 (trail by 60 runs)
CRD Fernando 14-4-18-1 (5nb) - Fort End
R Dravid 28* (92b 2x4) Z Khan 2* (20b)
49.1 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, padded away
49.2 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
49.3 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, quicker and flat, on the off,
defended carefully to the off side
49.4 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
49.5 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, well flighted and on the off,
defended back down the wicket
49.6 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, back of a length and flat, tapped
to the on side
End of over 50 (maiden) India 115/7 (trail by 60 runs)
M Muralitharan 16-6-27-4 (1nb) - City End
Z Khan 2* (20b) R Dravid 28* (98b 2x4)
50.1 Vaas to Khan, no run, just short of a length and down the leg side,
left alone
50.2 Vaas to Khan, one run, short of a length and on the pads, whipped
away to deep backward square leg
50.3 Vaas to Dravid, no run, short of a length and outside the off, left
alone
50.4 Vaas to Dravid, no run, full and on the middle and off, a touch of
late inswing, defended back down the wicket
50.5 Vaas to Dravid, no run, on the off again and full, defended with
the full face of the bat
50.6 Vaas to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, angled to the man
at point
End of over 51 (1 run) India 116/7 (trail by 59 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 13-2-36-0 (2nb) - Fort End
Z Khan 3* (22b) R Dravid 28* (102b 2x4)
51.1 Muralitharan to Khan, no run
51.2 Muralitharan to Khan, no run, full and on the off, padded away
51.3 Muralitharan to Khan, no run
51.4 Muralitharan to Khan, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid
off
51.5 Muralitharan to Khan, no run, flatter and outside the off, spinning
in to the right hander, padded away
51.6 Muralitharan to Khan, no run, flat and quick, on the off and
middle, defended
End of over 52 (maiden) India 116/7 (trail by 59 runs)
M Muralitharan 17-7-27-4 (1nb) - City End
R Dravid 28* (102b 2x4) Z Khan 3* (28b)
India trying desperately to take this game into the fourth day
52.1 Vaas to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, the ball shapes
away a touch, left alone
52.2 Vaas to Dravid, no run, short, quick bouncer outside the off, well
left
52.3 Vaas to Dravid, no run, short again and on the leg stump, ducked
under
52.4 Vaas to Dravid, no run
52.5 Vaas to Dravid, FOUR, full and outside the off, steered to third
man
52.6 Vaas to Dravid, no run, short of a length and outside the off, left
alone
End of over 53 (4 runs) India 120/7 (trail by 55 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 14-2-40-0 (2nb) - Fort End
Z Khan 3* (28b) R Dravid 32* (108b 3x4)
Jayasuriya brings himself into the attack
53.1 Jayasuriya to Khan, OUT: full, straight and a touch of spin away
from the bat, Khan edges the ball straight to Arnold at first slip
and Jayasuriya has struck with the very first ball he's bowled in
the match
India 120/8, Partnership of 16
Z Khan c Arnold b Jayasuriya 3 (29b 0x4 0x6)
R Dravid 32* (108b 3x4) ST Jayasuriya 0.1-0-0-1
53.2 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run, quick, flat and outside the off, left
alone
53.3 Jayasuriya to Prasad, one run, outside the off and just short of a
length, pushed through covers
53.4 Jayasuriya to Dravid, no run
53.5 Jayasuriya to Dravid, one run, back of a length and outside the
off, driven to the off side
53.6 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run, full and on the off, Prasad tamely
prods the ball to the cover region
End of over 54 (2 runs) India 122/8 (trail by 53 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 1-0-2-1 - City End
R Dravid 33* (110b 3x4) BKV Prasad 1* (3b)
54.1 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
padded away
54.2 Muralitharan to Dravid, two runs, on the pads, flicked away to the
midwicket region
54.3 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
54.4 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
54.5 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, flat and on the middle and off,
padded away
54.6 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
End of over 55 (2 runs) India 124/8 (trail by 51 runs)
M Muralitharan 18-7-29-4 (1nb) - Fort End
BKV Prasad 1* (3b) R Dravid 35* (116b 3x4)
55.1 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run, full and on the off, defended
55.2 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run, speared in to the off stump, defended
55.3 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run
55.4 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run
55.5 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run, full and on the off, defended
55.6 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run, outside the off and full, stroked
past slip and Prasad survives
End of over 56 (maiden) India 124/8 (trail by 51 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 2-1-2-1 - City End
R Dravid 35* (116b 3x4) BKV Prasad 1* (9b)
56.1 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, padded away
56.2 Muralitharan to Dravid, one run, full and on the pads, flicked past
mid onfor a single which Dravid surprisingly agreed to take
56.3 Muralitharan to Prasad, two runs
56.4 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run
56.5 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run
56.6 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run, full and on the of, defended away
and that's the over
End of over 57 (3 runs) India 127/8 (trail by 48 runs)
M Muralitharan 19-7-32-4 (1nb) - Fort End
R Dravid 36* (118b 3x4) BKV Prasad 3* (13b)
57.1 Jayasuriya to Dravid, no run, back of a length and on the off, low
bounce too, defended
57.2 Jayasuriya to Dravid, no run, full again and on the off, defended
57.3 Jayasuriya to Dravid, no run, on the off, full, patted back to the
bowler
57.4 Jayasuriya to Dravid, no run
57.5 Jayasuriya to Dravid, no run, quick, flat and on the pads, defended
back down the wicket
57.6 Jayasuriya to Dravid, no run
End of over 58 (maiden) India 127/8 (trail by 48 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 3-2-2-1 - City End
BKV Prasad 3* (13b) R Dravid 36* (124b 3x4)
58.1 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run
58.2 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run
58.3 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run, full and on the off, played back to
the bowler
58.4 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run
58.5 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run, full, flat and on the pads, padded
away to deep fine leg
58.6 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run
End of over 59 (maiden) India 127/8 (trail by 48 runs)
M Muralitharan 20-8-32-4 (1nb) - Fort End
R Dravid 36* (124b 3x4) BKV Prasad 3* (19b)
59.1 Jayasuriya to Dravid, no run
59.2 Jayasuriya to Dravid, one run, quick, flat and on the pads, tucked
away for a single
59.3 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run, quick and outside the off, Prasad
plays and misses
59.4 Jayasuriya to Prasad, two runs, full and outside the off, driven
at, off the edge past slip
59.5 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run
59.6 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run
End of over 60 (3 runs) India 130/8 (trail by 45 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 4-2-5-1 - City End
R Dravid 37* (126b 3x4) BKV Prasad 5* (23b)
And the light has been offered to the batsmen who obviously accept
it in a hurry
that is the end of the day's play with India teetering on the brink
at 130/8. With Srinath unlikely to bat, this is virtually a last
wicket partnership and India are 45 runs behind
Join us again tomorrow at 0430 GMT, 1000 IST, 1030 Sri Lanka time
for the end of this match
Till then, it's a very good evening to you all from the CricInfo
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On that note, a good day for Sri Lanka and a forgettable one for
India a very good night to you all
Match State: Stumps - Day 3
Hello and welcome to the start of the fourth day's play in the
first Test between India and Sri Lanka
India are on the verge of defeat while Sri Lanka are ready to wrap
things up
Fernando will begin the proceedings to Dravid
60.1 Fernando to Dravid, no run, full and down the leg side, left alone
60.2 Fernando to Dravid, legbye: one run, back of a length and on the
pads, flick played and missed, off to the on side and a leg bye is
taken, this brings Prasad on strike
60.3 Fernando to Prasad, three runs, overpitched and on thew pads,
driven back past the bowler to the long on region
60.4 Fernando to Dravid, one run, just shot of a length and on the pads,
tucked away to the square leg region for a single
60.5 Fernando to Prasad, no run, fuller and outside the off, played at
and missed
60.6 Fernando to Prasad, FOUR, full and on the pads, flicked away to the
deep square leg fence
End of over 61 (9 runs) India 139/8 (trail by 36 runs)
CRD Fernando 15-4-26-1 (5nb) - Fort End
R Dravid 38* (129b 3x4) BKV Prasad 12* (26b 1x4)
Murali being brought into the attack
61.1 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
61.2 Muralitharan to Dravid, FOUR, back of a length and on the pads,
pulled away to the midwuicket fence
61.3 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
61.4 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, full and on the pads, tapped to the
on side
61.5 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, outside the off, defended to the
cover region
61.6 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
End of over 62 (4 runs) India 143/8 (trail by 32 runs)
M Muralitharan 21-8-36-4 (1nb) - City End
BKV Prasad 12* (26b 1x4) R Dravid 42* (135b 4x4)
62.1 Fernando to Prasad, no run
62.2 Fernando to Prasad, (noball) bye: FOUR
62.2 Fernando to Prasad, no run
62.3 Fernando to Prasad, three runs
62.4 Fernando to Dravid, no run
62.5 Fernando to Dravid, no run
62.6 Fernando to Dravid, no run
End of over 63 (8 runs) India 151/8 (trail by 24 runs)
CRD Fernando 16-4-34-1 (6nb) - Fort End
BKV Prasad 15* (30b 1x4) R Dravid 42* (138b 4x4)
63.1 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run
63.2 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run
63.3 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run
63.4 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run, full and on the off, padded away
63.5 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run
63.6 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run
End of over 64 (maiden) India 151/8 (trail by 24 runs)
M Muralitharan 22-9-36-4 (1nb) - City End
R Dravid 42* (138b 4x4) BKV Prasad 15* (36b 1x4)
64.1 Fernando to Dravid, no run, just back of a length and down the leg
side, the batsman leaves it well alone, not very good direction
from Fernando this morning
64.2 Fernando to Dravid, no run, full, straight and on the off this
time, better line and length, defended with the full face of the
bat
64.3 Fernando to Dravid, one run, back of a length and on the off,
Dravid this time flicks to the on side and becomes the highest
Indian scorer this match surpassing Ramesh's first innings 42
64.4 Fernando to Prasad, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, the ball hits the deck and leaves the bat, left well alone
64.5 Fernando to Prasad, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone, Fernando needs to make Prasad play a lot more
64.6 Fernando to Prasad, no run, quick bouncer, but very short and not a
problem for Prasad to duck under, wasted effort from the young man
End of over 65 (1 run) India 152/8 (trail by 23 runs)
CRD Fernando 17-4-35-1 (6nb) - Fort End
R Dravid 43* (141b 4x4) BKV Prasad 15* (39b 1x4)
65.1 Muralitharan to Dravid, one run, whipped through midwicket
65.2 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run
65.3 Muralitharan to Prasad, one run, full, straight and on the off,
tapped to covers, quick single stolen
65.4 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, Dravid strokes
with the turn to midwicket
65.5 Muralitharan to Dravid, one run, fuller and on the off, tapped hard
to mif on for a quick single
65.6 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run, straighter one on the off Prasad
pads away, loud shout for lbw turned down
End of over 66 (3 runs) India 155/8 (trail by 20 runs)
M Muralitharan 23-9-39-4 (1nb) - City End
R Dravid 45* (144b 4x4) BKV Prasad 16* (42b 1x4)
Vaas into the attack
66.1 Vaas to Dravid, one run, full and on the off, a tpouch of late
inswing, clipped away to the on side
66.2 Vaas to Prasad, two runs, overpitched and on the pads, Prasad walks
across his stumps and flicks for a brace
66.3 Vaas to Prasad, no run, full, and outside the off, Prasad moves his
feet across and lets the ball go outside the off
66.4 Vaas to Prasad, no run
66.5 Vaas to Prasad, no run
66.6 Vaas to Prasad, no run
End of over 67 (3 runs) India 158/8 (trail by 17 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 15-2-43-0 (2nb) - Fort End
R Dravid 46* (145b 4x4) BKV Prasad 18* (47b 1x4)
67.1 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
67.2 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, padded away by
Dravid
67.3 Muralitharan to Dravid, two runs, back of a length and on the baps,
flicked away to deep fine leg
67.4 Muralitharan to Dravid, FOUR, short ball ont he pads, pulled away
to the midwicket fence and that is his fifty
67.5 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, on the off again, padded away
67.6 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
End of over 68 (6 runs) India 164/8 (trail by 11 runs)
M Muralitharan 24-9-45-4 (1nb) - City End
BKV Prasad 18* (47b 1x4) R Dravid 52* (151b 5x4)
68.1 Vaas to Prasad, no run
68.2 Vaas to Prasad, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
Prasad stands tall and taps the ball to the cover region
68.3 Vaas to Prasad, one run, full and on the off, flicked away past mid
wicket for a single
68.4 Vaas to Dravid, no run, quicker one outside the off, this ball hits
the deck and moves away, left alone
68.5 Vaas to Dravid, no run
68.6 Vaas to Dravid, one run
End of over 69 (2 runs) India 166/8 (trail by 9 runs)
WPUJC Vaas 16-2-45-0 (2nb) - Fort End
R Dravid 53* (154b 5x4) BKV Prasad 19* (50b 1x4)
Jayasuriya into the attack
69.1 Jayasuriya to Dravid, no run
69.2 Jayasuriya to Dravid, no run, defended back down the wicket
69.3 Jayasuriya to Dravid, no run, defended again, Jayasuriya keeping it
tight
69.4 Jayasuriya to Dravid, no run, pushed to mid off, no chance of a
single there
69.5 Jayasuriya to Dravid, no run
69.6 Jayasuriya to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, puched to extra
cover
End of over 70 (maiden) India 166/8 (trail by 9 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 5-3-5-1 - City End
BKV Prasad 19* (50b 1x4) R Dravid 53* (160b 5x4)
70.1 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run, full, slow, flighted and on the
off, padded away
70.2 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run, once again full and on the off,
padded away
70.3 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run, straight and on the off, this one
fizzes through, Prasad goes back and defends
70.4 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run
70.5 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run, quick, flat and on the leg stump,
the ball turns a lot and slips down the leg side, well kept there
70.6 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run, drifter on the off, Prasad gets a
long stride in down the wicket and pads away
End of over 71 (maiden) India 166/8 (trail by 9 runs)
M Muralitharan 25-10-45-4 (1nb) - Fort End
R Dravid 53* (160b 5x4) BKV Prasad 19* (56b 1x4)
71.1 Jayasuriya to Dravid, no run
71.2 Jayasuriya to Dravid, one run
71.3 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run
71.4 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run
71.5 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run
71.6 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run, full, straight and quick, played and
missed, appeal for lbw turned down
End of over 72 (1 run) India 167/8 (trail by 8 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 6-3-6-1 - City End
R Dravid 54* (162b 5x4) BKV Prasad 19* (60b 1x4)
72.1 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, quicker one outside the off,
defended to the on side with the spin
72.2 Muralitharan to Dravid, two runs, back of a length and on the pads
this time, flicked away to deep fine leg for a brace and India are
now just 6 behind
72.3 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
defended with bat and pad held close together
72.4 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run
72.5 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, full and on the pads, whipped to
midwicket
72.6 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, quick, flat and on the off, padded
away
End of over 73 (2 runs) India 169/8 (trail by 6 runs)
M Muralitharan 26-10-47-4 (1nb) - Fort End
BKV Prasad 19* (60b 1x4) R Dravid 56* (168b 5x4)
73.1 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run, full, speard in on the off, edged but
the ball beats silly mid off
73.2 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run, full and on the pads, tapped to the
on side
73.3 Jayasuriya to Prasad, no run, quick, flat and straight, padded away
nicely, loud shout for lbw turned down
73.4 Jayasuriya to Prasad, legbye: five runs, back of a length and on
the pads, tapped to the on side, quick single sto
73.5 Jayasuriya to Dravid, FOUR, full and on the off and a Dravid cover
drive takes India into the lead
73.6 Jayasuriya to Dravid, no run
End of over 74 (11 runs) India 178/8 (lead by 3 runs)
ST Jayasuriya 7-3-10-1 - City End
BKV Prasad 19* (64b 1x4) R Dravid 60* (170b 6x4)
74.1 Muralitharan to Prasad, no run
74.2 Muralitharan to Prasad, one run, just short of a length and opn the
pads, flicked to the on side
74.3 Muralitharan to Dravid, no run, quick and on the off, padded away
74.4 Muralitharan to Dravid, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked away to the on side for a single
74.5 Muralitharan to Prasad, OUT: well flighted, slower and outside the
off, Prasad plays all over that one and is trapped plumb in front,
that is the end of the Indian innings
India 180/9, Partnership of 60
BKV Prasad lbw b Muralitharan 20 (67b 1x4 0x6)
R Dravid 61* (172b 6x4) M Muralitharan 26.5-10-49-5 (1nb)
Srinath is not going to bat today and Dravid walks off
J Srinath absent hurt 0 (0b 0x4 0x6)
India have left Sri Lanka with a target of 6
Rahul Dravid remaining unbeaten on 61 has made Lanka bat again.
Murali with yet another 5 wicket in an innings bag has bowled
extremely well
Be back with us inn a few minutes to witness the end of an
absorbing Test match
0.1 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
cut played and missed
0.2 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, full and far outside the off, left
alone
0.3 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
left alone
Srinath bowling the first over despite being unable to bat
0.4 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone, Srinath is letting it
0.5 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, fuller, straighter and quicker as
well, played and missed
0.6 Srinath to Atapattu, no run, full and outside the off, this one
comes in off the wicket, left alone
End of over 1 (maiden) Sri Lanka 0/0 (6 more runs req)
J Srinath 1-1-0-0 - Fort End
ST Jayasuriya 0* (0b) MS Atapattu 0* (6b)
1.1 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run, quick ball outside the off, bouncer
too, left alone and ducked under
1.2 Khan to Jayasuriya, two runs, quicker one on the middle and off,
the ball jags back in to the left hander,
1.3 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run, quick one on the off once more, good
bounce too, played back down the wicket
1.4 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run, quick bouncer wide outside the stumps,
Jayasuriya loves the cut shot, goes for
1.5 Khan to Jayasuriya, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
Jayasuriya will not miss out twice in
Sri Lanka have won the first Test by 10 wickets in most
comprehensive fashion
The Lankan openers collect stumps as souvenirs and rightfully so,
it has been a tremendous victory
India succumbed meekly but they're sure to fight back in the series
With two more matches to play in the series you can expect some
exciting fare
There were quality performances from Muralitharan, Fernando,
Jayasuriya and Sangakkara. If you are an Indian fan however the
scorecard makes some poor reading, no one really did well apart
from a face saving 61 from Dravid.
That's the end of the coverage from the Galle Tests, Sri Lanka have
emerged worthy winners
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