Good Morning from Harare to the live coverage of the second Test
match between Zimbabwe and India.
India has won the tos and elected to bat first. The team news is
Hemang Badani makes his Test debut as an opener, replacing the
injured Sadagoppan Ramesh.
Ajit Agarkar comes in for Zaheer Khan
Travis friend replaces Henry Olonga in the Zimbabwe line up
Watambwa to bowl to Das
0.1 Watambwa to Das, no run, full on the off side, played defensively
to gully
0.2 Watambwa to Das, no run, played right back to the bowler, a full
length ball on middle stump
0.3 Watambwa to Das, no run, full in length, on middle and off, played
with a straight bat back to the bowler
0.4 Watambwa to Das, no run, short of a length, just outside the off,
seams away from the batsman, beaten! doesn't miss the edge by much
0.5 Watambwa to Das, no run, short of a length, outside the off, moving
away from the batsman, through to the wicket-keeper
0.6 Watambwa to Das, one run, outside the leg stump, rising a little,
played down to long leg for a single
End of over 1 (1 run) India 1/0
BT Watambwa 1-0-1-0
SS Das 1* (6b) HK Badani 0* (0b)
1.1 Streak to Das, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
1.2 Streak to Das, three runs, on the pads and tucked towards square
leg, takes three runs for it as long leg comes around
Badani to face the first ball of his Test career
1.3 Streak to Badani, no run, outside the off stump, moving away from
the bat, left alone to the keeper
1.4 Streak to Badani, no run, on the leg stump, just short of a length,
Badani shuffles around a little, through to the keeper.
1.5 Streak to Badani, two runs, full in length, just outside the off,
has a go at it, takes the edge and flies down to third man,
Badani's first Test runs in a form of two
1.6 Streak to Badani, no run, short of a good length, outside the off
stump, through to the keeper
End of over 2 (5 runs) India 6/0
HH Streak 1-0-5-0
SS Das 4* (8b) HK Badani 2* (4b)
2.1 Watambwa to Das, no run, full in length, swinging in to the
batsman, played forward in defense, takes the outside edge and
goes down to gully
2.2 Watambwa to Das, one run, short of a length, outside the off,plays
it defensively on the off side and steals a quick single
2.3 Watambwa to Badani, no run, short of a length, wide outside the off
stump, Badani watches it go harmlessly into the keeper's gloves
2.4 Watambwa to Badani, OUT: short of a good length, doesn't bounce
much, hits Badani on the pads as he shuffles in front of the
stumps, big shout for lbw! umpire doesn't hesitate to give him
out. Badani is disappointed
India 7/1, Partnership of 7
HK Badani lbw b Watambwa 2 (6b 0x4 0x6)
SS Das 5* (10b) BT Watambwa 1.4-0-2-1
2.5 Watambwa to Laxman, no run, short of a length, rising on middle and
leg, played defensively
2.6 Watambwa to Laxman, no run, fired in on middle and off at 80.2 mph,
Laxman shuffles across and plays it defensively
End of over 3 (1 run) India 7/1
BT Watambwa 2-0-2-1
SS Das 5* (10b) VVS Laxman 0* (2b)
3.1 Streak to Das, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
3.2 Streak to Das, no run, beats the bat with a beauty, Das pushing at
it, outside the off stump
3.3 Streak to Das, no run, through to the keeper, upright seam as it
goes to the keeper
3.4 Streak to Das, no run, played defensively to a good length ball
3.5 Streak to Das, no run, left through to the keeper
3.6 Streak to Das, legbye: one run, on the pads, flips the pads and
goes down to long leg, batsmen cross over for a single
End of over 4 (1 run, maiden) India 8/1
HH Streak 2-1-5-0
SS Das 5* (16b) VVS Laxman 0* (2b)
4.1 Watambwa to Das, no run, played defensively down the track
4.2 Watambwa to Das, no run, through to the keeper, outside the off
stump
4.3 Watambwa to Das, no run, beats the bat outside the off stump with a
beauty
4.4 Watambwa to Das, FOUR, full in length, punched right past the
bowler
4.5 Watambwa to Das, no run, goes back and across to the line of the
ball and defends it down
4.6 Watambwa to Das, three runs, tucked away to mid-wicket, takes three
for that
End of over 5 (7 runs) India 15/1
BT Watambwa 3-0-9-1
SS Das 12* (22b 1x4) VVS Laxman 0* (2b)
5.1 Streak to Das, no run, played defensively at it
5.2 Streak to Das, no run, outside the off stump, seaming away, Das has
nothing to do with it
5.3 Streak to Das, no run, outside the off stump, through to the keeper
5.4 Streak to Das, FOUR, short of a length, rising, Das pushes forward
at it, takes the edge and falls short and wide of the third slip
and screams down to third man for four, lucky escape that
5.5 Streak to Das, no run, short of a good length on the off stump,
squares up Das, takes the edge and goes to gully
5.6 Streak to Das, no run, outside the off stump, through to the keeper
End of over 6 (4 runs) India 19/1
HH Streak 3-1-9-0
VVS Laxman 0* (2b) SS Das 16* (28b 2x4)
6.1 Watambwa to Laxman, one run, full in length, on middle and leg,
played to mid-wicket, using his wrists, takes his first run.
6.2 Watambwa to Das, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
6.3 Watambwa to Das, FOUR, full and on the pads, flicked away to the
mid-wicket fence for four!
6.4 Watambwa to Das, no run, full and just outside the off, Das leaves
it alone, some late swing there for Watambwa as the ball goes into
the keeper's gloves
Watambwa has some sort of injury and is going off the field after
bowling just 3.4 overs
Friend comes into finish the over, he will have to bowl two balls.
6.5 Friend to Das, no run, outside the leg stump, Das misses out on it,
shuffling across a bit too much
6.6 Friend to Das, (noball) no run, outside the off stump, through to
the keeper, called a no ball by the umpire, a tough call that
6.6 Friend to Das, no run, fired in on leg stump, going further down,
through to the keeper
End of over 7 (6 runs) India 25/1
TJ Friend 0.2-0-1-0 (1nb)
VVS Laxman 1* (3b) SS Das 20* (34b 3x4)
7.1 Streak to Laxman, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump, plays
the stroke late and between the pack of fielders close in on the
off side, four down to third man
7.2 Streak to Laxman, FOUR, this time on the pads, easy picking for
Laxman, neat little leg glance, four down to the fine leg fence
7.3 Streak to Laxman, no run, full in length, outside the off, driven
straight to the man in the covers
7.4 Streak to Laxman, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
played defensively down the track
7.5 Streak to Laxman, no run, outside the off, far too wide outside the
off, through to the keeper
7.6 Streak to Laxman, no run, angled in to the bat, Laxman goes back
and across and fends it down to the man at forward short leg
End of over 8 (8 runs) India 33/1
HH Streak 4-1-17-0
SS Das 20* (34b 3x4) VVS Laxman 9* (9b 2x4)
8.1 Friend to Das, two runs, on the pads, played away towards mid
wicket with the flick of the wrists, takes two
8.2 Friend to Das, no run, outside the off, Das leaves it through to
the keeper
8.3 Friend to Das, no run, short of a good length, angling in to the
batsman, plays it from the crease, defensively
8.4 Friend to Das, no run, pitched outside the off and seaming away a
lot, Das has nothing to do with it.
8.5 Friend to Das, no run, short of a length, rising outside the off
stump, Das goes back and across and plays it back down the track
8.6 Friend to Das, no run, fired in at 81.1 mph, just outside the off,
Das leaves it through to Andy Flower
End of over 9 (2 runs) India 35/1
TJ Friend 1.2-0-3-0 (1nb)
VVS Laxman 9* (9b 2x4) SS Das 22* (40b 3x4)
9.1 Streak to Laxman, no run, short and rising outside the off, Laxman
goes back and punhces the ball straigh to the man in the covers
9.2 Streak to Laxman, no run, outside the off stump, Laxman leaves it
through to the keeper
9.3 Streak to Laxman, FOUR, short and rising outside the off stump,
Laxman stands tall on his toes and pulls it,plays it a bit early
and gets the ball to go through mid-on, ball trickles over the
ropes
9.4 Streak to Laxman, no run, short of a length, just outside the off,
played defensively
9.5 Streak to Laxman, two runs, poor ball that, outside the off,
waiting to be hit, Laxman obliges, slow outfield ensures just the
couple of runs
9.6 Streak to Laxman, no run, fired in on middle and leg, played
defensively
End of over 10 (6 runs) India 41/1
HH Streak 5-1-23-0
SS Das 22* (40b 3x4) VVS Laxman 15* (15b 3x4)
10.1 Friend to Das, no run, dug short, outside the leg stump, through to
the keeper
10.2 Friend to Das, no run, short of a good length, on middle and off,
pushed in defense
10.3 Friend to Das, FOUR, over pitched, outside the off, cracking square
drive! four runs was written on it all the way to the point fence
10.4 Friend to Das, no run, sprayed down the leg, through to the keeper.
Ordinary effort from the Zimbabwe bowlers
10.5 Friend to Das, no run, outside the off, Das leaves it alone
10.6 Friend to Das, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper,
Friend fails to make das play at it.
End of over 11 (4 runs) India 45/1
TJ Friend 2.2-0-7-0 (1nb)
VVS Laxman 15* (15b 3x4) SS Das 26* (46b 4x4)
11.1 Streak to Laxman, OUT: pitched on a good length, moving away from
the batsman, Laxman plays at it without any kind of foot work,
edges this one, pays the price for it, Blignaut takes a good catch
in the slips.
India 45/2, Partnership of 38
VVS Laxman c Blignaut b Streak 15 (16b 3x4 0x6)
SS Das 26* (46b 4x4) HH Streak 5.1-1-23-1
Sachin Tendulkar comes in to join Das
11.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, Tendulkar makes leaves it alone
11.3 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
11.4 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length, rising outside the
off, through to th ekeeper
11.5 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, fired just outside the leg, struggling
to find the line, the ball goes down the leg side, Flower has to
dive to his left to take that
11.6 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, outside the leg stump, Tendulkar has
nothing to do with it.
End of over 12 (maiden) India 45/2
HH Streak 6-2-23-1 - Club House End
SS Das 26* (46b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 0* (5b)
12.1 Friend to Das, no run, short outside the off, through to the
keeper, Das has nothing to do with it
12.2 Friend to Das, no run, short of a length, rising sharply, goes back
and across and plays it down, the ball bounces close to the stumps
12.3 Friend to Das, no run, outside the off, played straight to point
12.4 Friend to Das, no run, outside the off, Das leaves it alone. friend
not too happy with himself
12.5 Friend to Das, no run, fires this one at 82 mph, outside the off,
Flower once again has to take it
12.6 Friend to Das, no run, full and on middle stump, Das comes forward
in defense
End of over 13 (maiden) India 45/2
TJ Friend 3.2-1-7-0 (1nb) - City End
SR Tendulkar 0* (5b) SS Das 26* (52b 4x4)
13.1 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, moving away
harmlessly from short of a good length, Tendulkar watches it
cautiously through to the keeper
13.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, full in length, fired on middle and
leg, plays back down the track
13.3 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off stump, Tendulkar shoulder-arms at it
13.4 Streak to Tendulkar, two runs, on the pads and glances down to fine
leg and takes his first runs
13.5 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, through to the keeper
13.6 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, pitched on the off, seaming away,
tendulkar comes forward, is in some trouble as the ball takes the
edge and rolls down to third slip
End of over 14 (2 runs) India 47/2
HH Streak 7-2-25-1 - Club House End
SS Das 26* (52b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 2* (11b)
Match State: Drinks
14.1 Friend to Das, no run, shortish ball on middle and leg, Das plays
from the crease misses and is rapped on the pads, the ball bounces
away to the on side
14.2 Friend to Das, two runs, full and on the pads, Das has played
everything in that area well, flicked away to midwicket
14.3 Friend to Das, no run, just outside the off, good length ball, Das
goes across and dabs the ball to the on side
14.4 Friend to Das, no run, again a shortish ball on off and middle, Das
plays off the back foot, inside edge onto the pads
14.5 Friend to Das, no run, outside the off and short, a bit too wide,
Das watches the ball carefully and lets it go through to the
stumper
14.6 Friend to Das, no run, full and on the off, defended carefully to
the on side
End of over 15 (2 runs) India 49/2
TJ Friend 4.2-1-9-0 (1nb) - City End
SR Tendulkar 2* (11b) SS Das 28* (58b 4x4)
Andy Blignaut being introduced into the attack
15.1 Blignaut to Tendulkar, wide: no run, full, wide and wayward, that
is so wide that it is called one
15.1 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, and a bit closer and yet too far
away from the off stump, full as well, Tendulkar leaves that well
alone
15.2 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, Tendulkar
drives hard, showing the full face of the bat, straight to the man
at mid off
15.3 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, shortish and outside the off,
Tendulkar goes back and across and punches the ball through the
off side, can't quite get hold of it, off the edge to the off side
15.4 Blignaut to Tendulkar, FOUR, outside the off and overpitched,
Tendulkar leans across and slashes hard, the ball flies off the
edge past the man diving at point, streaky shot that
15.5 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, short and far outside the off,
Blignaut letting Tendulkar get away easy, left alone without any
temptation to play at
15.6 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off again and too wide,
left alone
End of over 16 (5 runs) India 54/2
AM Blignaut 1-0-5-0 (1w) - Club House End
SS Das 28* (58b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 6* (17b 1x4)
16.1 Friend to Das, no run, short of a length and on the off, defended
down carefully with soft hands
16.2 Friend to Das, no run, short of a length and outside the off, left
alone
16.3 Friend to Das, no run, short, wide and another wasted ball, left
alone with ease
16.4 Friend to Das, no run, short and way down the leg side, another
wayward ball, left alone easily by Das who steps inside the line
of the ball
16.5 Friend to Das, no run, short and a bit of width outside the off for
Das to free his arms, Das gets on his toes gets well over the ball
and cuts down to point
16.6 Friend to Das, legbye: one run, short of a length and drifting onto
the pads, played and missed, rapped on the pads, the ball squirts
away to the on side for a leg bye
End of over 17 (1 run, maiden) India 55/2
TJ Friend 5.2-2-9-0 (1nb) - City End
SS Das 28* (64b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 6* (17b 1x4)
17.1 Blignaut to Das, no run, short of a length and wide outside the
off, Das sniffs at it and lets it go
17.2 Blignaut to Das, no run, fuller and outside the off, a touch of
away swing, left alone
17.3 Blignaut to Das, FOUR, full and speared in to the pads from outside
the off, Das waits carefully for the ball, watches it, rolls his
wrists over the ball and flicks through midwicket, superbly timed
17.4 Blignaut to Das, no run, full and outside the off, left alone once
more, Das seems in good form here
17.5 Blignaut to Das, no run, short and outside the off, left alone,
watchfully left alone once more, Das getting his eye in very
nicely
17.6 Blignaut to Das, no run, on the off, better line from Blignaut, Das
forced to play at that, since it's a bit short he goes back and
across and drops the ball down to his feet with soft hands
End of over 18 (4 runs) India 59/2
AM Blignaut 2-0-9-0 (1w) - Club House End
SR Tendulkar 6* (17b 1x4) SS Das 32* (70b 5x4)
18.1 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, on the off, good length, defended back
down the wicket with the full face of the bat
18.2 Friend to Tendulkar, FOUR, short and wide, too easy for the master,
Tendulkar moves into place early and places under the ball cutting
it ovcer the infield, in the air but in control as well
18.3 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, Friend
overcompensates for the previoous short ball, driven to mid on
18.4 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, good length ball on middle and leg,
Tendulkar moves across plays and misses, rapped on the pads
18.5 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, this one is short and wide outside the
off, Friend bowling both sides of the wicket, short and full, this
inconsistency wont do Zimbabwe any good
18.6 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, full, fast and way down the leg side,
Tendulkar moves across and lets the ball sail harmlessly into the
keeper's gloves
End of over 19 (4 runs) India 63/2
TJ Friend 6.2-2-13-0 (1nb) - City End
SS Das 32* (70b 5x4) SR Tendulkar 10* (23b 2x4)
19.1 Blignaut to Das, no run, on the off, good length, the ball pitches
and moves away a bit, left alone by Das
19.2 Blignaut to Das, no run, full and outside the off this time and
once again the same result, left alone
19.3 Blignaut to Das, no run, full and on middle and off, Das defends
the ball carefully to the on side off the back foot
19.4 Blignaut to Das, two runs, short and wide outside the off, Das
stands tall and punches the ball down with the horizontal bat
through the off side
19.5 Blignaut to Das, no run, closer to the off stump and just short of
a length, Das cuts away from his body and inside edges the ball,
luckily for Das the ball doesnt roll back onto the stumps
19.6 Blignaut to Das, no run, outside the off and shaping away, good
length too, Das lets that one go
End of over 20 (2 runs) India 65/2
AM Blignaut 3-0-11-0 (1w) - Club House End
SR Tendulkar 10* (23b 2x4) SS Das 34* (76b 5x4)
20.1 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, full and way outside the off, shaping
away further too, left alone
20.2 Friend to Tendulkar, SIX, short ball on middle and leg, that is
nowhere to bowl to Tendulkar, back and across in a flash, pulled
away with gay abandon, no one need run for that, the ball
disappears onto the roof of the stands
20.3 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, good length, left
alone
20.4 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, full and speared down the leg side,
Friend has never got both line and length right, always seems toi
be at best one or the other, left alone easily
20.5 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
20.6 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off, shaping away
from the bat, Tendulkar lanches himself into the shot and misses,
good ball, badly played, so easily could have been a wicket
End of over 21 (6 runs) India 71/2
TJ Friend 7.2-2-19-0 (1nb) - City End
SS Das 34* (76b 5x4) SR Tendulkar 16* (29b 2x4 1x6)
21.1 Blignaut to Das, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
through to the keeper
21.2 Blignaut to Das, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
21.3 Blignaut to Das, no run, outside the off, leaves it alone
21.4 Blignaut to Das, no run, short of a good length, Das leaves it
alone, ball straightens and holds its line, goes close to the off
stump
21.5 Blignaut to Das, no run, short of the length, rising outside the
off, Das plays a defense not getting behind the line of the ball,
struggles to keep the ball away
21.6 Blignaut to Das, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, cracking
sqaure cut! cuts it hard to Muraphy at point, through him... four
runs!
End of over 22 (4 runs) India 75/2
AM Blignaut 4-0-15-0 (1w) - Club House End
SR Tendulkar 16* (29b 2x4 1x6) SS Das 38* (82b 6x4)
22.1 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, moving away from a
good length, bowled at around 84 mph, through to the keeper
22.2 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, short and rising outside the off
stump, Tendulkar takes an evasive action, through to the keeper.
22.3 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, short and outside the off, swinging
away from the batsman, through to the keeper.
22.4 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, gets the ball to angle in to the
batsman, Tendulkar goes right back and across and fends it.
22.5 Friend to Tendulkar, one run, on middle and leg, played down to
long leg with the flick of his wrists, takes an easy run.
22.6 Friend to Das, no run, outside the off, rising from a good length,
Das leaves it alone.
End of over 23 (1 run) India 76/2
TJ Friend 8.2-2-20-0 (1nb) - City End
SR Tendulkar 17* (34b 2x4 1x6) SS Das 38* (83b 6x4)
23.1 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, short of alength, just outside the
off, seaming away nicely, through to the keeper.
23.2 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, angled in to the batsman, has to
wait for the ball to hit his bat, Tendulkar plays it in defense.
23.3 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, pushed to mid-on, no possibility of
a single.
23.4 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, seaming away from
the watchful Tendulkar, through to Flower.
23.5 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off stump and left alone
23.6 Blignaut to Tendulkar, two runs, tucked down to fine leg and takes
two runs for that
End of over 24 (2 runs) India 78/2
AM Blignaut 5-0-17-0 (1w) - Club House End
SS Das 38* (83b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 19* (40b 2x4 1x6)
24.1 Streak to Das, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
24.2 Streak to Das, no run, Das leaves it alone to the keeper
24.3 Streak to Das, no run, short of a length, outside the off, through
to the keeper
24.4 Streak to Das, no run, wide outside the off, seaming away, Das has
no inclination of playing at it.
24.5 Streak to Das, one run, played down to long leg, Das wants two for
that, Tendulkar settles down for one
24.6 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
squares up Tendulkar, defended
End of over 25 (1 run) India 79/2
HH Streak 8-2-26-1 - City End
SS Das 39* (88b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 19* (41b 2x4 1x6)
25.1 Blignaut to Das, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
25.2 Blignaut to Das, no run, seaming away from a good length, left
alone
25.3 Blignaut to Das, no run, pitched outside the off, seaming away, Das
leaves it alone
25.4 Blignaut to Das, FOUR, on the pads, tucked neatly through mid-
wicket, four sweetly times runs
25.5 Blignaut to Das, no run, plays it back to the bowler
25.6 Blignaut to Das, no run, pushes it to the covers, defensively
End of over 26 (4 runs) India 83/2
AM Blignaut 6-0-21-0 (1w) - Club House End
SR Tendulkar 19* (41b 2x4 1x6) SS Das 43* (94b 7x4)
26.1 Streak to Tendulkar, one run, flicked down to fine leg, checking
the stroke a shade, takes one run any ways.
26.2 Streak to Das, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
26.3 Streak to Das, no run, angling in to the batsman, plays it
defensively to the on side.
26.4 Streak to Das, no run, Das leaves it alone, far too wide to go
after that ball.
26.5 Streak to Das, one run, on the pads, played wide of the fielder at
mid-wicket, takes the single.
26.6 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, full on middle and off, Tendulkar
stretches forward in defense. And, that is Lunch on day One.
End of over 27 (2 runs) India 85/2
HH Streak 9-2-28-1 - City End
SS Das 44* (98b 7x4) SR Tendulkar 20* (43b 2x4 1x6)
India have made 85/2 off 27 overs in the first session of this
second Test. We will be back with you for more live coverage in
another 40 mins. Thank You.
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
Welcome back to the post lunch session. Play is about to start
here in Harare. Travis Friend is to bowl to Das
27.1 Friend to Das, wide: no run
27.1 Friend to Das, no run
27.2 Friend to Das, no run
27.3 Friend to Das, no run
27.4 Friend to Das, no run
27.5 Friend to Das, one run
27.6 Friend to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 28 (2 runs) India 87/2
TJ Friend 9.2-2-22-0 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
SS Das 45* (103b 7x4) SR Tendulkar 20* (44b 2x4 1x6)
28.1 Streak to Das, no run
28.2 Streak to Das, no run
28.3 Streak to Das, three runs
28.4 Streak to Tendulkar, no run
28.5 Streak to Tendulkar, OUT: full in length, tries to play the ball
down to fin eleg, takes the edge and disturbs the stumps
India 90/3, Partnership of 45
SR Tendulkar b Streak 20 (46b 2x4 1x6)
SS Das 48* (106b 7x4) HH Streak 9.5-2-31-2
28.6 Streak to Ganguly, no run
End of over 29 (3 runs) India 90/3
HH Streak 10-2-31-2 - City End
SS Das 48* (106b 7x4) SC Ganguly 0* (1b)
29.1 Friend to Das, no run
29.2 Friend to Das, one run
29.3 Friend to Ganguly, no run, short of a good length, rising, has
Ganguly going back and defending at it.
29.4 Friend to Ganguly, no run, short of a good length, angling in from
outside the leg, played defensively
29.5 Friend to Ganguly, no run, digs it short! Ganguly tries to duck at
the bouncer, doesn't bounce as much, hit on the body, Ganguly in
all kind of trouble
29.6 Friend to Ganguly, no run, short of a length, rising on the off
stump, goes back and acros and plays it down
End of over 30 (1 run) India 91/3
TJ Friend 10.2-2-23-0 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
SS Das 49* (108b 7x4) SC Ganguly 0* (5b)
30.1 Streak to Das, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
plays it neatly, in defense
30.2 Streak to Das, no run, short and rising, outside the off, Das has
nothing to do with it, turns around to see Andy Flower gather the
ball.
30.3 Streak to Das, no run, good length, good pace too, has das in a
spot of bother, takes the outside edge and goes straight to the
man at second slip, all along the ground.
30.4 Streak to Das, no run, short and wide outside teh off, rising a
little more than Das expected, plays a powerful cut, straight to
Murphy at point
30.5 Streak to Das, FOUR, not a good bowl to bowl at das, on his pads,
he doesn't miss out on that, tucks it behind square, sweetly timed
to take it to the fence for four! that is his second consecutive
fifty in this series
30.6 Streak to Das, no run, Das comes forward in defense to the full
length ball.
End of over 31 (4 runs) India 95/3
HH Streak 11-2-35-2 - City End
SC Ganguly 0* (5b) SS Das 53* (114b 8x4)
31.1 Friend to Ganguly, no run, full in length, on the pads, Ganguly
misses out on it, plays it to the man at mid wicket
31.2 Friend to Ganguly, no run, short and rising from just outside teh
leg stump, has Ganguly all tied up, giving the batsman hardly any
space to free his arms, pushes defensively at it.
31.3 Friend to Ganguly, no run, played straight to Murphy at point,
Ganguly not being able to pierce the field.
31.4 Friend to Ganguly, no run, on the leg stump, sliding down further,
Ganguly shuffles towards the off stump, misses again.
31.5 Friend to Ganguly, one run, late swing in that ball, on the pads,
pushed towards mid-wicket, takes his first run
31.6 Friend to Das, no run, short, outside the off, cuts it straight to
gully.
End of over 32 (1 run) India 96/3
TJ Friend 11.2-2-24-0 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
SC Ganguly 1* (10b) SS Das 53* (115b 8x4)
32.1 Streak to Ganguly, no run, bouncer! Ganguly ducks underneath.
Streak trying to unsettle the Indian Skipper who really needs to
score some runs
32.2 Streak to Ganguly, no run, on the off stump, plays it back to the
bowler
32.3 Streak to Ganguly, two runs, on teh pads, Ganguly tentatively
pushes it in the gap on the on side and takes off for a couple
32.4 Streak to Ganguly, no run, angling away from the batsman, ganguly
follows the lball and in the last minute leaves it alone
32.5 Streak to Ganguly, one run, on the pads, Streak trying to bowl on
middle and leg, straying in line a little, Ganguly pushes it in
the gap between mid-on and mid-wicket, settles for a single.
32.6 Streak to Das, one run, on the pads of the right-handed Das, tucked
down to long leg for an easy single
End of over 33 (4 runs) India 100/3
HH Streak 12-2-39-2 - City End
SS Das 54* (116b 8x4) SC Ganguly 4* (15b)
33.1 Friend to Das, no run, full on leg stump, pushes it firmly to mid-
on
33.2 Friend to Das, no run, plays a cracking square cut, straight to
point
33.3 Friend to Das, no run, short of a length, outside the off, defended
33.4 Friend to Das, three runs, over pitched delivery, a juicy half
volley, put away to the cover fence by Das, good chase by Paul
Strang the substitute, keeps the scoring to just three runs.
33.5 Friend to Ganguly, no run, full on the leg, tucked towards mid-
wicket, Strang makes a diving stop, much to Ganguly's disbelief
33.6 Friend to Ganguly, no run, played defensively back down the track
End of over 34 (3 runs) India 103/3
TJ Friend 12.2-2-27-0 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
SS Das 57* (120b 8x4) SC Ganguly 4* (17b)
34.1 Blignaut to Das, OUT: good first ball from Blignaut, hits the seam
and moves away, Das pushes forward at it, takes the edge and goes
straight into the gloves of Andy Flower. A tame dismissal indeed.
India 103/4, Partnership of 13
SS Das c A Flower b Blignaut 57 (121b 8x4 0x6)
SC Ganguly 4* (17b) AM Blignaut 6.1-0-21-1 (1w)
34.2 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, Dravid plays forward in defense to it
34.3 Blignaut to Dravid, FOUR, over pitched and glorious off drive for
four
34.4 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, through to the keeper
34.5 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, left alone to
the keeper.
34.6 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, driven straight to the man at mid-off,
no possibility of a run there. End of a good over from Blignaut
End of over 35 (4 runs) India 107/4
AM Blignaut 7-0-25-1 (1w) - City End
SC Ganguly 4* (17b) R Dravid 4* (5b 1x4)
35.1 Friend to Ganguly, one run, full in length, played defensively to
short mid off and takes a quick single
35.2 Friend to Dravid, no run, on a good length, outside the off,
through to the keeper
35.3 Friend to Dravid, one run, angling in to the batsman, played wide
of the player at mid-on, takes the run
35.4 Friend to Ganguly, no run, short and rising, angling into the
batsman, Friend bowling around the wicket to the left-handed
Ganguly, through to the keeper.
35.5 Friend to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper.
35.6 Friend to Ganguly, no run, short of a length, rising, Ganguly
watches it through to the keeper.
End of over 36 (2 runs) India 109/4
TJ Friend 13.2-2-29-0 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
R Dravid 5* (7b 1x4) SC Ganguly 5* (21b)
36.1 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, bowled on middle and off at 81.1 mph,
Dravid goes forward in defense to it, the ball was on off and
middle.
36.2 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, slightly slower ball, outside the off,
left alone
36.3 Blignaut to Dravid, one run, tries a fast yorker, Dravid converts
it into a full toss and pushes it wide of the man at mid-on and
takes a single
36.4 Blignaut to Ganguly, no run, bowling around the wicket to Ganguly,
bowling real quick, outside the off, left alone
36.5 Blignaut to Ganguly, FOUR, over pitched, outside the off, Ganguly
that we all know, supreme when he hits the ball like that to the
cover fence.
36.6 Blignaut to Ganguly, no run, angling in to the batsman, Ganguly
puts his feet forward with much more confidence and punches it in
defense.
End of over 37 (5 runs) India 114/4
AM Blignaut 8-0-30-1 (1w) - City End
R Dravid 6* (10b 1x4) SC Ganguly 9* (24b 1x4)
37.1 Friend to Dravid, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
37.2 Friend to Dravid, FOUR, juicy half volley outside the off, Dravid
leans forward and times it sweetly through mid-off for four!
37.3 Friend to Dravid, no run, angling the ball in to the batsman,
Dravid is hurried to defend at it
37.4 Friend to Dravid, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
through to th ekeeper.
37.5 Friend to Dravid, no run, angling in to the batsman from outside
the off, awkward bounce too, Dravid does wekk to keep it down
37.6 Friend to Dravid, no run, outside teh off, through to the keeper.
End of over 38 (4 runs) India 118/4
TJ Friend 14.2-2-33-0 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
SC Ganguly 9* (24b 1x4) R Dravid 10* (16b 2x4)
38.1 Blignaut to Ganguly, no run, bowling over the wicket, angling away,
ganguly is not been given the room outside the off, tries to play
his favourite off drive, mistimes it, straight to covers.
38.2 Blignaut to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, left alone
38.3 Blignaut to Ganguly, no run, outside the off stump, moving away,
left through to the keeper.
38.4 Blignaut to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, through to the
keeper.
38.5 Blignaut to Ganguly, no run, full on middle and off, played in
defense, ganguly mises out on a free stroke
38.6 Blignaut to Ganguly, wide: no run, short and wide outside the off
stump, Ganguly falls for the trap, almost, flashes at it, beaten,
Umpire a bit too harsh on the bowler to call that a wide.
38.6 Blignaut to Ganguly, no run, short of a length and seaming away
from ganguly, left alone
End of over 39 (1 run) India 119/4
AM Blignaut 9-0-31-1 (2w) - City End
R Dravid 10* (16b 2x4) SC Ganguly 9* (30b 1x4)
Streak comes into bowl
39.1 Streak to Dravid, two runs, strays down on the leg stump, flicked
down to long leg, the man at fine leg has to come around to stop
that, two runs.
39.2 Streak to Dravid, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
fastish delivery too, squares up Dravid, plays defensively
39.3 Streak to Dravid, no run, short of a length, on off stump, pushed
defensively and takes off for a run, Ganguly won't go for such
risky singles any ways, says NO
39.4 Streak to Dravid, one run, on the pads, full in length, played to
mid-on for an easy run
39.5 Streak to Ganguly, no run, outside the of, moving away from the
left-hander, through to the keeper.
39.6 Streak to Ganguly, OUT: short of a length, seaming away, Ganguly
tries to run it down to third-man, manages to give Blignaut an
easy catch at third slip
India 122/5, Partnership of 19
SC Ganguly c Blignaut b Streak 9 (32b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 40 (3 runs) India 122/5
HH Streak 13-2-42-3 - Club House End
R Dravid 13* (20b 2x4)
Ganguly's poor run of form continues, Streak has dismissed twice
in this Test series.
40.1 Blignaut to Dravid, FOUR, Blignaut on a high after taking the catch
that dismissed Ganguly, charges in and bowls an over pitched ball,
Dravid plays a majestic square drive for four!
40.2 Blignaut to Dravid, FOUR, over pitched again,Dravid doesn't miss
those, four more through covers
40.3 Blignaut to Dravid, one run, short on middle and leg, pulled away
for a single
Dighe to take strike
40.4 Blignaut to Dighe, no run, angling in to the batsman, plays it with
bat and pad close together, defended
40.5 Blignaut to Dighe, one run, short and rising a little, outside the
leg stump, swung around to fine leg, just the single
40.6 Blignaut to Dravid, one run, played down to long leg, takes the
single
End of over 41 (11 runs) India 133/5
AM Blignaut 10-0-42-1 (2w) - City End
R Dravid 23* (24b 4x4) SS Dighe 1* (2b)
41.1 Streak to Dravid, no run, short of a length, outside teh off,
through to the keeper.
41.2 Streak to Dravid, no run, forces Dravid to go on the front foot and
defend
41.3 Streak to Dravid, no run, beats the bat with a beauty! that ball
moved away off the seam, dravid was lured to play the false stroke
41.4 Streak to Dravid, no run, much more compact this time, gets right
behind in defense
41.5 Streak to Dravid, FOUR, tries a Yorker, sliding down the leg stump,
Dravid plays a wonderful flick, through mid-wicket for four
41.6 Streak to Dravid, no run, outside teh off stump, rising from a good
length, Dravid gets right behind the ball and plays it back to
Streak
End of over 42 (4 runs) India 137/5
HH Streak 14-2-46-3 - Club House End
SS Dighe 1* (2b) R Dravid 27* (30b 5x4)
Streak has been the pick of the Zimbabwe bowlers so far, picking
3/46
42.1 Blignaut to Dighe, FOUR, on the pads, almost a crime if you are
bowling to players from the subcontinent, flicked down to fine leg
for four
42.2 Blignaut to Dighe, no run, through to the keeper
42.3 Blignaut to Dighe, one run, pushes it to short covers, Blignaut
goes chasing after it, wonderful piece of fielding, loses his
balance as he throws the ball towards the bowler's end, would
have got dighe out had it hit the stumps.
42.4 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, Dravid pucnhes it to mid-wicket, no
chance of a run
42.5 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, on a good length, outside the off
stump, Dravid is more careful now, leaves it alone
42.6 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, fired in at 79.5 mph, on middle and
off, dravid is squared up, plays it defensively, the ball doesn't
bounce too much
End of over 43 (5 runs) India 142/5
AM Blignaut 11-0-47-1 (2w) - City End
SS Dighe 6* (5b 1x4) R Dravid 27* (33b 5x4)
43.1 Streak to Dighe, no run, outside teh off, through to the keeper.
43.2 Streak to Dighe, no run, seaming in from outside the of, dighe has
no clue about that one, plays it down somehow
43.3 Streak to Dighe, no run, fired in on the off stump, full in length,
Dighe manages to hit the ball back to the bowler
43.4 Streak to Dighe, no run, on a good length, outside the off, Dighe
pushes at it tentatively, beaten! late appeal for a caught behind,
not out
43.5 Streak to Dighe, no run, forward in defense to a good length ball
43.6 Streak to Dighe, no run, big shout for a caught behind, down the
leg side, Not Out says the umpire, Dighe just about surviving
through this Streak over.
End of over 44 (maiden) India 142/5
HH Streak 15-3-46-3 - Club House End
R Dravid 27* (33b 5x4) SS Dighe 6* (11b 1x4)
44.1 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, outside the off, Dravid watches the
ball thud into the keeper's gloves
44.2 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, loose ball outside the off, wide
outside the off, loose shot played at it, Dravid mistimes it
completely
44.3 Blignaut to Dravid, three runs, punched through covers, a good
chase after the ball, batsmen take three for that
44.4 Blignaut to Dighe, no run, bouncer! Dighe ducks underneath it
44.5 Blignaut to Dighe, FOUR, on the off stump, rising from a good
length, pushes forward at it, takes the edge and through the slips
for four lucky runs
44.6 Blignaut to Dighe, no run, outside the off, good pace and bounce as
it goes to the keeper
End of over 45 (7 runs) India 149/5
AM Blignaut 12-0-54-1 (2w) - City End
R Dravid 30* (36b 5x4) SS Dighe 10* (14b 2x4)
45.1 Streak to Dravid, wide: no run, outside the off, called wide by the
umpire
45.1 Streak to Dravid, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
45.2 Streak to Dravid, one run, pushes it to covers, takes a quick run,
direct hit from the covers, called for a TV replay, Not Out!
45.3 Streak to Dighe, no run, Bouncer! Dighe ducks underneath it
45.4 Streak to Dighe, no run, outside the off, seaming away and goes
through to the keeper.
45.5 Streak to Dighe, no run, good one, pitches right on the spot, the
good length. dighe pushes forward at it, not too comfortably
45.6 Streak to Dighe, no run, outside the off, played to covers,
straight to the fielder
End of over 46 (2 runs) India 151/5
HH Streak 16-3-48-3 (1w) - Club House End
R Dravid 31* (38b 5x4) SS Dighe 10* (18b 2x4)
46.1 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, moving away,
dravid has nothing to do with it.
46.2 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, forward in defense to a good length
ball on the off stump.
46.3 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, fired in at a Yorker length, dug out
safely
46.4 Blignaut to Dravid, three runs, sweetly times it through the
covers, takes three for that, a better throw would have had Dravid
struggling to reach home
46.5 Blignaut to Dighe, no run, a quick bouncer on the off stump, Dighe
ducks, ball sails harmlessly through to the keeper.
46.6 Blignaut to Dighe, one run, a beauty on the off stump, takes the
edge and flies low in the direction of first slip, Flower goes for
the catch, falls just in front of first slip, Blignaut is
crestfallen to see that chance go
End of over 47 (4 runs) India 155/5
AM Blignaut 13-0-58-1 (2w) - City End
SS Dighe 11* (20b 2x4) R Dravid 34* (42b 5x4)
47.1 Friend to Dighe, no run, through to the keeper
47.2 Friend to Dighe, no run, bouncer! ducks underneath it
47.3 Friend to Dighe, no run, short, outside th eoff, Dighe has a flash
at it, beaten. Dravid has a word with Dighe.
47.4 Friend to Dighe, FOUR, short and wide of the off stump, Dighe goes
for the cut, gets under the stroke and sends it one bounce to the
backward point fence
47.5 Friend to Dighe, no run, pushes it to point and looks for a single,
Dravid shouts NO NO!
47.6 Friend to Dighe, no run, fires in a yorker, Dighe does well to keep
it out
End of over 48 (4 runs) India 159/5
TJ Friend 15.2-2-37-0 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
R Dravid 34* (42b 5x4) SS Dighe 15* (26b 3x4)
leg spinner Murphy brought into the attack
48.1 Murphy to Dravid, no run, flat and fast on middle and off, played
back down the track
48.2 Murphy to Dravid, one run, short and outside the off, cut away to
the cover fence, Murphy has an insurance in the form of a sweeper
cover, just the single
48.3 Murphy to Dighe, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
48.4 Murphy to Dighe, no run, driven straight to the fielder at mid-off
48.5 Murphy to Dighe, no run, another half volley on the off stumps,
begs to be thrashed, played straight to mid-off
48.6 Murphy to Dighe, no run, juicy half volley on middle and leg, Dighe
will have none of that, drives it straight to mid-on. Three loose
balls missed out now
End of over 49 (1 run) India 160/5
BA Murphy 1-0-1-0 - City End
R Dravid 35* (44b 5x4) SS Dighe 15* (30b 3x4)
49.1 Friend to Dravid, no run, played back to the bowler
49.2 Friend to Dravid, no run, pitched on off stump, angling in from a
good length, Dravid is compact in defense
49.3 Friend to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
49.4 Friend to Dravid, no run, playeddefensively on the off side
The field placement for Travis Friend is as follows: 2 slips, a
gully, a point, a man at cover, mid-off, mid-on, mid-wicket and
fine leg
49.5 Friend to Dravid, no run, cracking square cut, straight to the man
at point
49.6 Friend to Dravid, no run, goes right back and across to fend it
down
End of over 50 (maiden) India 160/5
TJ Friend 16.2-3-37-0 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
SS Dighe 15* (30b 3x4) R Dravid 35* (50b 5x4)
50.1 Murphy to Dighe, FOUR, well flighted, Dighe goes for a big cover
drive, manages to edge the ball to third man fence for four
50.2 Murphy to Dighe, no run, outside teh off, Flower removes the bails
in a flash, not out
50.3 Murphy to Dighe, no run, pushed straight to mid-off
50.4 Murphy to Dighe, one run, pushed to Streak at mid-on, takes off for
the single, Streaks throws the ball to the bowler's end, misses
the stumps, would have had Dighe run out.
50.5 Murphy to Dravid, no run, Left through to the keeper.
50.6 Murphy to Dravid, no run, full toss on middle and leg, smacked
straight to the man at mid-wicket
End of over 51 (5 runs) India 165/5
BA Murphy 2-0-6-0 - City End
SS Dighe 20* (34b 4x4) R Dravid 35* (52b 5x4)
51.1 Friend to Dighe, no run, fast yorker! Dighe manages to keep it out
of danger, just about.
51.2 Friend to Dighe, no run, outside the off stump, seaming away, left
alone
Watambwa who has a pulled hamstring is badly missed here as the
three fast bowlers are sharing the burden
51.3 Friend to Dighe, no run, through to the keeper, outside the off.
51.4 Friend to Dighe, no run, Dighe is fooled with the gentle reverse
swing on the low full toss
51.5 Friend to Dighe, no run, full in length, outside the off, dug out,
straight to the man at mid-off
51.6 Friend to Dighe, no run, pitched on good length, outside th eoff,
through to the keeper.. A maiden over!
End of over 52 (maiden) India 165/5
TJ Friend 17.2-4-37-0 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
R Dravid 35* (52b 5x4) SS Dighe 20* (40b 4x4)
52.1 Murphy to Dravid, no run, flat in trajectory, outside the off,
played to silly point
52.2 Murphy to Dravid, no run, tossed up, on leg and middle, could have
hit it anywhere on the leg side, but finds the man at mid-wicket.
52.3 Murphy to Dravid, no run, pushed in defense to mid-on
52.4 Murphy to Dravid, no run, stretches forward in defense
52.5 Murphy to Dravid, no run, flighted outside the of, comes forward
and cracks it straight to mid-off
52.6 Murphy to Dravid, no run, comes forward in defense. Another maiden
over. The batsmen clearly playing safely to Tea which is 4 minutes
away.
End of over 53 (maiden) India 165/5
BA Murphy 3-1-6-0 - City End
SS Dighe 20* (40b 4x4) R Dravid 35* (58b 5x4)
53.1 Friend to Dighe, OUT: good length ball, on middle and off, late
swing in that, Dighe comes forward to play a big drive, manages to
hit it in the air straight to Grant Flower
India 165/6, Partnership of 43
SS Dighe c GW Flower b Friend 20 (41b 4x4 0x6)
R Dravid 35* (58b 5x4) TJ Friend 17.3-4-37-1 (1w 1nb)
Dighe's scratchy innings comes to an end. Agarkar comes in to bat
53.2 Friend to Agarkar, no run, outside the off, left alone
53.3 Friend to Agarkar, no run, short rising on the leg stump, Agarkar
moves away from the line of the ball
53.4 Friend to Agarkar, no run, outside the off, left alone
53.5 Friend to Agarkar, no run, plays defensively towards covers
53.6 Friend to Agarkar, one run, angling in to the bat, plays it in
front of mid-wicket and takes a quick single, much to his own
relief, after all those ducks in Test cricket!
End of over 54 (1 run) India 166/6
TJ Friend 18.2-4-38-1 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
AB Agarkar 1* (5b) R Dravid 35* (58b 5x4)
Thats Tea on the first Day.
India have moved on to 166/6. zimbabwe bowled another 27 overs in
this session. They are 6 overs behind schedule.
We will be back with you in just about 20 minutes.
Match State: Tea - Day 1
54.1 Blignaut to Agarkar, wide: no run, and after Tea Blignaut begins
with a big wide outside the off, left alone
54.1 Blignaut to Agarkar, no run, once again short and outside the off,
punched off the back foot to the man at point, Agarkar middling
that one nicely
54.2 Blignaut to Agarkar, no run, full and pushed through quicker,
driven hard to the man at mid off, confident sdtroke from Agarkar,
wonder how long the confidence will last
54.3 Blignaut to Agarkar, no run, full again and on middle and off,
defended with the full face of the bat
54.4 Blignaut to Agarkar, no run, good length ball on off stump, slanted
in to the right hander, Agarkar goinbg neither forward nor back
taps the ball away to the off side
54.5 Blignaut to Agarkar, three runs, good length ball outside the off,
swoosh! full flow of the bat and that one zips across the turf
through covers
54.6 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, short and a bit quicker, Agarkar
watches it well and ducks under it
End of over 55 (4 runs) India 170/6
AM Blignaut 14-0-62-1 (3w) - City End
AB Agarkar 4* (10b) R Dravid 35* (59b 5x4)
55.1 Friend to Agarkar, two runs, full toss on the pads, easiest ball to
play for anyone from the subcontinent, flicked away past midwicket
55.2 Friend to Agarkar, OUT: just short of a length outside the off and
perfectly friendly, should have been left alone, for one sec
Agarkar is transported back to the Mumbai nets where he gives his
team catching practice, steered into the waiting hands of Blignaut
India 172/7, Partnership of 7
AB Agarkar c Blignaut b Friend 6 (12b 0x4 0x6)
R Dravid 35* (59b 5x4) TJ Friend 18.4-4-40-2 (1w 1nb)
55.3 Friend to Harbhajan Singh, no run
55.4 Friend to Harbhajan Singh, no run
55.5 Friend to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, full toss wide of the stumps,
smashed through the covers
55.6 Friend to Harbhajan Singh, no run
End of over 56 (6 runs) India 176/7
TJ Friend 19.2-4-44-2 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
R Dravid 35* (59b 5x4) Harbhajan Singh 4* (4b 1x4)
56.1 Blignaut to Dravid, one run, full and slanted in from wide of the
crease, Dravid drives back to the man at mid off who misfields
56.2 Blignaut to Harbhajan Singh, no run, just short of a length and on
the pads, tapped to the on side with the full face of the bat
56.3 Blignaut to Harbhajan Singh, no run, shortish, outside the off and
swinging in very late, left alone easily, Blignaut would do well
to make the tailender play at a few more
56.4 Blignaut to Harbhajan Singh, one run, short of a length and outside
the off, Harbhajan Singh gets under the ball and scoops cleanly,
the ball goes up oin the air, draws the attention of Ebrahim at
mid off and evades him at the last moment, just safe that
56.5 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
56.6 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, short ball, far too short, a little
shorter and Blignaut's own foot would have been in danger, the
ball loops up and sails harmlessly through to the keeper as Dravid
ducks and watches
End of over 57 (2 runs) India 178/7
AM Blignaut 15-0-64-1 (3w) - City End
Harbhajan Singh 5* (7b 1x4) R Dravid 36* (62b 5x4)
57.1 Friend to Harbhajan Singh, no run, short of a length and on middle
and off, punched off the back foot to the man at point
57.2 Friend to Harbhajan Singh, no run, again short and wide, Harbhajan
goes back and chops the ball hard into the ground, fielded by a
diving man at point
57.3 Friend to Harbhajan Singh, no run, a bit fuller than the previous,
good length and line outside the off, Harbhajan sensibly leaves
that alone
57.4 Friend to Harbhajan Singh, no run, good length and on off and
middle, played back down the wicket with the full face of the bat
57.5 Friend to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, fuller and on the off, Harbhajan
Singh goes back and across and the arms come flailing down on
that, well struck through covers, not pretty but very good stuff
from the off spinner
57.6 Friend to Harbhajan Singh, no run, short of a length and outside
the off, tapped to point
End of over 58 (4 runs) India 182/7
TJ Friend 20.2-4-48-2 (1w 1nb) - Club House End
R Dravid 36* (62b 5x4) Harbhajan Singh 9* (13b 2x4)
58.1 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
58.2 Blignaut to Dravid, two runs, short and wide once more, Dravid gets
into position early and cuts hard and well, Murphy at point misses
the ball and lets the batsmen get a couple
58.3 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, slanting
away, left alone
58.4 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
Dravid goes back and across and punches the ball to the man at
covers
58.5 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
easily
58.6 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, short ball from Blignaut, no real pace
or bounce, Dravid plays the pull far too early, misses and takes
the ball on his body
End of over 59 (2 runs) India 184/7
AM Blignaut 16-0-66-1 (3w) - City End
Harbhajan Singh 9* (13b 2x4) R Dravid 38* (68b 5x4)
59.1 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full and on the off, driven to
the man at covers with the full face of the bat
59.2 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, just short of a length and outside
the off, no real movement in the air, Harbhajan Singh half cuts
half slashes the ball past the slip cordon
59.3 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, no run, better line and length, fuller
and on the off stump, Harbhajan goes back and acroiss and defends
carefully
59.4 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, two runs, short ball on middle and lef,
Harbhajan wastes no time in going back and slapping the ball
through square leg, unconventional but very effective
59.5 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, no run, too short and too wide, Habhajan
Singh looks at it and lets it go through
59.6 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, too full and too wide, you can
bowl that to others who might leave the ball alone, Harbhajan
Singh launches into a cover drive that yopu can't find in any
coaching manual, cracking shot
End of over 60 (10 runs) India 194/7
HH Streak 17-3-58-3 (1w) - Club House End
R Dravid 38* (68b 5x4) Harbhajan Singh 19* (19b 4x4)
60.1 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, played off the back foot to covers, classic shot that
60.2 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, fuller and outside the off, Dravid lets
it go through to the keeper
Stark contrast between the two batsmen here, one classic and one
unorthodox
60.3 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, short and outside the off, once more
Dravid finds the fielder as he rocks back and pulls hard to
midwicket
60.4 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, fuller this time and outside the off,
Dravid lets that go through to the keeper
60.5 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, short and wide outside the off, Dravid
looks at it carefully and leaves the ball alone
60.6 Blignaut to Dravid, FOUR, once again Blignaut drops the ball short,
can't do that at his pace, Dravid climbs into that one and pulls
viciously through midwicket
End of over 61 (4 runs) India 198/7
AM Blignaut 17-0-70-1 (3w) - City End
Harbhajan Singh 19* (19b 4x4) R Dravid 42* (74b 6x4)
61.1 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, two runs, short and on the pads again,
Harbhajan goes back and revolves with bat in hand, the ball runs
across to suare leg
61.2 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, no run, short and outside the off, left
alone
61.3 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, no run, just short of a length and way
down the leg side, left alone easily by moving inside the line of
the ball
61.4 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, short and outside the off,
Harbhajan goes back and across and flays the ball through the
vacant third man area
61.5 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full toss on off, perhaps a
slower ball, patted back to the man at mid on
61.6 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, no run, short and speared into the pads,
Harbhajan plays and misses as the ball raps the pads
End of over 62 (6 runs) India 204/7
HH Streak 18-3-64-3 (1w) - Club House End
R Dravid 42* (74b 6x4) Harbhajan Singh 25* (25b 5x4)
Spinner Murphy brought on
62.1 Murphy to Dravid, one run, short and wide first up, cut away past
the man at point
62.2 Murphy to Harbhajan Singh, no run, well flighted and on the pads,
tapped away to the on side
62.3 Murphy to Harbhajan Singh, one run, short and wide, cut away hard
past the man at point
62.4 Murphy to Dravid, no run, full, fast and outside the off, left
alone
62.5 Murphy to Dravid, no run, slower and on the off, whipped to the on
side
62.6 Murphy to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and on middle and
leg, quicker through the air, played back past the bowler to mid
on
End of over 63 (2 runs) India 206/7
BA Murphy 4-1-8-0 - City End
Harbhajan Singh 26* (27b 5x4) R Dravid 43* (78b 6x4)
63.1 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, no run, just short of a length and on
middle and off, the ball shapes away just a touch, Harbhajan goes
back and across, squared up a bit and defends to the off side
63.2 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, no run, fuller and pushed through on the
off stump, played back with the full face of the bat
63.3 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, no run
63.4 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full and slanted to middle and
leg, Harbhajan tries to play to the on side and misses, rapped on
the pads
63.5 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, no run, short and wide outside the off,
cut hard to point
63.6 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full and way down the leg side,
Harbhajan tries to sweep but can't reach it
End of over 64 (maiden) India 206/7
HH Streak 19-4-64-3 (1w) - Club House End
R Dravid 43* (78b 6x4) Harbhajan Singh 26* (33b 5x4)
64.1 Murphy to Dravid, two runs, played down to long leg
64.2 Murphy to Dravid, no run, tossed up and driven straight to mid-off
64.3 Murphy to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, hammers it
straight into the silly point
64.4 Murphy to Dravid, no run, short on middle and leg, cracks it
straight to mid-on
64.5 Murphy to Dravid, one run, short and wide outside the off, cuts it
down to point and takes a single.
64.6 Murphy to Harbhajan Singh, no run, plays defensively to a full
length ball
End of over 65 (3 runs) India 209/7
BA Murphy 5-1-11-0 - City End
R Dravid 46* (83b 6x4) Harbhajan Singh 26* (34b 5x4)
65.1 Streak to Dravid, no run, short of a length, outside the off stump,
Dravid goes up on his toes to defend it back down the track
65.2 Streak to Dravid, no run, full in length on middle and off, played
defensively back to the bowler
65.3 Streak to Dravid, no run, tries a yorker! not a good line though,
outside the off, has Dravid digging the ball out to the of side.
65.4 Streak to Dravid, three runs, on the pads, full in length, Dravid
eases the ball through the mid-wicket area, good use of his wrists
and sweet timing too, batsmen take three for that
65.5 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, one run, angling in to the batsman,
inside edge onto the pads, easy run as the ball trickles down on
the leg side
65.6 Streak to Dravid, one run, punches the ball on the rise to mid-on
takes a quick single, that is Dravid's Fifty!
End of over 66 (5 runs) India 214/7
HH Streak 20-4-69-3 (1w) - Club House End
R Dravid 50* (88b 6x4) Harbhajan Singh 27* (35b 5x4)
66.1 Murphy to Dravid, one run, short and spinning away from the
batsman, cut down to the point fence, just the single.
66.2 Murphy to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, full toss on leg stump, tries to
sweep, manages to paddle it around, fine enough to get four runs
66.3 Murphy to Harbhajan Singh, no run, on middle and leg, drifting
down, sweep attempted, misses it completely.
66.4 Murphy to Harbhajan Singh, no run, spinning away sharply from the
bat, left alone
66.5 Murphy to Harbhajan Singh, no run, plays it back to the bowler
66.6 Murphy to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full in length, digs it out
safely, Harbhajan Singh applying himself to the task admirably
well
End of over 67 (5 runs) India 219/7
BA Murphy 6-1-16-0 - City End
R Dravid 51* (89b 6x4) Harbhajan Singh 31* (40b 6x4)
Blignaut brought back into the attack
Streak has gone back into the pavilion, maybe for a change of shirt
or so
67.1 Blignaut to Dravid, wide: no run, outside the off stump, bit wide
too, umpire is quite harsh on that, calls it a wide
67.1 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone
67.2 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, on a good length, outside the off
stump, through to the keeper.
67.3 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, fires it wide outside the off, through
to the keeper, not called a wide though
67.4 Blignaut to Dravid, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, stands
upright and cracks it contemptously through covers for four
67.5 Blignaut to Dravid, three runs, classy cover drive! smacks it
through the covers, runs through to collect three for that
67.6 Blignaut to Harbhajan Singh, no run, outside the off, punched to
mid-off
End of over 68 (8 runs) India 227/7
AM Blignaut 18-0-78-1 (4w) - Club House End
R Dravid 58* (94b 7x4) Harbhajan Singh 31* (41b 6x4)
68.1 Murphy to Dravid, no run, tossed up on the leg stump, forward in
defense
68.2 Murphy to Dravid, no run, stretches forward in defense
68.3 Murphy to Dravid, no run, tossed up on middle and off, Dravid comes
forward to defend
68.4 Murphy to Dravid, one run, short outside the off, cuts and cuts it
hard, just the single
68.5 Murphy to Harbhajan Singh, OUT: floated in to the batsman,
Harbhajan Singh goes forward in defense, the ball hits the seam
and zips through to disturb the castle!
India 228/8, Partnership of 56
Harbhajan Singh b Murphy 31 (42b 6x4 0x6)
R Dravid 59* (98b 7x4) BA Murphy 6.5-1-17-1
Zimbabwe has done well to reduce India to 228/8, given the fact
that Ganguly won the toss and elected to bat first
68.6 Murphy to Srinath, no run, plays it in defense
End of over 69 (1 run) India 228/8
BA Murphy 7-1-17-1 - City End
R Dravid 59* (98b 7x4) J Srinath 0* (1b)
69.1 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, short of a length, outside the off
stump, left alone
69.2 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, too wide to get
Dravid to play at it
69.3 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, outside the off, pushes it into covers,
dravid not interested in a single
69.4 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, short, outside the off, cracking square
cut! what a stop by the fielder at point, diving away to his left,
it is Ebrahim!
69.5 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, plays defensively to the of side
69.6 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, bowls it wide outside the off stump,
Dravid goes chasing it to find a single to keep the strike,
manages to play it straight to covers
End of over 70 (maiden) India 228/8
AM Blignaut 19-1-78-1 (4w) - Club House End
J Srinath 0* (1b) R Dravid 59* (104b 7x4)
70.1 Murphy to Srinath, no run, flat in trajectory, full in length,
played in defense
70.2 Murphy to Srinath, no run, flighted a little more, goes bat pad in
defense, squeezes it out
70.3 Murphy to Srinath, no run, short and outside the off, big square
cut, manages to hit air! beaten.
70.4 Murphy to Srinath, no run, plays it defensively
70.5 Murphy to Srinath, no run, on leg and middle, tries to work it to
the on side, helps the ball back to the bowler
70.6 Murphy to Srinath, no run, bat and pad close together in defence,
the catch taken by silly point and a big shout for a wicket. Not
out says the umpire. The appeal was for lbw, too far forward to be
given out
End of over 71 (maiden) India 228/8
BA Murphy 8-2-17-1 - City End
R Dravid 59* (104b 7x4) J Srinath 0* (7b)
71.1 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone
71.2 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, outside the off stump, Dravid pushes it
wide of the man at point, no runs taken
71.3 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, angling into the batsman, played
straight to mid-on. Dravid has gone into a shell and is playing
too defensively
71.4 Blignaut to Dravid, no run, punches the short ball on th eoff stump
to covers
71.5 Blignaut to Dravid, two runs, rank bad ball from the bowler, too
short and wide of the off stump, cut down to third man
71.6 Blignaut to Dravid, FOUR, short on middle and leg, swung around to
long leg, a dicing fielder can't stop that, four runs!
End of over 72 (6 runs) India 234/8
AM Blignaut 20-1-84-1 (4w) - Club House End
J Srinath 0* (7b) R Dravid 65* (110b 8x4)
Dravid scoring a few runs here to get out of the shell
72.1 Murphy to Srinath, no run, plays defensively to mid-on
72.2 Murphy to Srinath, no run, on middle and off, played back down the
track
72.3 Murphy to Srinath, no run, on middle and leg, Srinath stretches
forward to fend it back to the bowler
72.4 Murphy to Srinath, no run, slightly short in length, stands
straight and plays it back to the bowler
72.5 Murphy to Srinath, no run, on leg and middle, hardly any turn in
that ball, forward in defense
72.6 Murphy to Srinath, no run, outside teh off, pushes it to point, no
chance of a run.
End of over 73 (maiden) India 234/8
BA Murphy 9-3-17-1 - City End
R Dravid 65* (110b 8x4) J Srinath 0* (13b)
Grant Flower brought into the attack. He will bowl left-arm slow to
Dravid.
73.1 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, bowling left-arm around, angles
theball into the bat, tucked around, no runs
73.2 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, well tosed up on middle and leg stump,
pushed in defense
73.3 GW Flower to Dravid, two runs, tossed up on middle and leg, whipped
away to the wide open area in the country, long on has to come
around to mid-wicket, batsman take two
73.4 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, plays it straight to mid-wicket, no
runs
73.5 GW Flower to Dravid, one run, short and wide outside the off, cuts
down for a single
73.6 GW Flower to Srinath, no run, cuts it to point, the ball came in
with the arm, straight to the fielder, direct hit, Srinath seems
to have made his ground, a very close call for run out, Third
umpire called in to make the judgement
End of over 74 (3 runs) India 237/8
GW Flower 1-0-3-0 - Club House End
R Dravid 68* (115b 8x4) J Srinath 0* (14b)
India 237/9, Partnership of 9
J Srinath run out (Murphy) 0 (14b 0x4 0x6)
74.1 Murphy to Nehra, no run, on leg stump, Nehra just about keeps it
away
74.2 Murphy to Nehra, OUT: tossed up on leg and middle, Nehra pushes
forward at it without any great conviction, bat and then pad,
straight to Ebrahim, thats the end of the Indian innings.
India 237/10, Partnership of 0
A Nehra c Ebrahim b Murphy 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
R Dravid 68* (115b 8x4) BA Murphy 9.2-3-17-2
Zimbabwe has done well to dismiss India for 237 in 74.2 overs.
Ganguly won the toss and elected to bat first. Apart from Das and
Dravid no other batsman really got going.
All credit to Heath Streak and his boys.
Match State: Innings Break
0.1 Srinath to Whittall, no run, short fast and way down the leg side,
left alone
0.2 Srinath to Whittall, no run
0.3 Srinath to Whittall, no run, cracking square drive, Das makes a
good diving stop at point
0.4 Srinath to Whittall, no run, Angling in to the batsman, keeps it
away in the nick of time, late to bring the bat down
0.5 Srinath to Whittall, no run, just outside the off, caught in two
minds about to play or leave, manages to kep the ball away from
danger.
0.6 Srinath to Whittall, no run, fires it down the leg side, through to
the keeper.
End of over 1 (maiden) Zimbabwe 0/0 (trail by 237 runs)
J Srinath 1-1-0-0 - City End
DD Ebrahim 0* (0b) GJ Whittall 0* (6b)
Nehra to bowl to Ebrahim. Nehra must have left behind the
disappointment of being taken off from the bowling in the first
Test by the umpire
1.1 Nehra to Ebrahim, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, begs to be
smacked, Ebrahim doesn't miss out on those, four runs!
1.2 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, short and outside the off, cracking
square cut, straight to Badani at point
1.3 Nehra to Ebrahim, one run, off the inside edge, goes down behind
square on the leg side, takes the single
1.4 Nehra to Whittall, OUT: on the pads, flicked away powerfully,
Dravid comes up with a great reflex catch at forward short leg
Zimbabwe 5/1, Partnership of 5
GJ Whittall c Dravid b Nehra 0 (7b 0x4 0x6)
DD Ebrahim 5* (3b 1x4) A Nehra 0.4-0-5-1
1.5 Nehra to Carlisle, no run, played defensively to the off side
1.6 Nehra to Carlisle, two runs, on the pads, tucked down to long leg,
single taken. end of a wicket taking over from Nehra
End of over 2 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 7/1 (trail by 230 runs)
A Nehra 1-0-7-1 - Club House End
DD Ebrahim 5* (3b 1x4) SV Carlisle 2* (2b)
2.1 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, full in length, on off stump, crisp
drive to mid off, no runs
2.2 Srinath to Ebrahim, legbye: one run
2.3 Srinath to Carlisle, no run
2.4 Srinath to Carlisle, one run
2.5 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run
2.6 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run
End of over 3 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 9/1 (trail by 228 runs)
J Srinath 2-1-1-0 - City End
SV Carlisle 3* (4b) DD Ebrahim 5* (7b 1x4)
3.1 Nehra to Carlisle, OUT: on a good length, goes for a big off drive,
slices it to Badani at point, good catch!
Zimbabwe 9/2, Partnership of 4
SV Carlisle c Badani b Nehra 3 (5b 0x4 0x6)
DD Ebrahim 5* (7b 1x4) A Nehra 1.1-0-7-2
3.2 Nehra to Campbell, FOUR, full in length, driven straight past the
bowler for four, glorious start for Campbell
3.3 Nehra to Campbell, no run, pitched outside the off, moving away,
left alone
3.4 Nehra to Campbell, one run, short, outside the off, punched into
the covers, takes a quick single
3.5 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, short of a length, just outside the off,
Ebrahim has a half hearted stroke at it, beaten.
3.6 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, short of a length, on leg and middle,
keeps the ball down to the leg side.
End of over 4 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 14/2 (trail by 223 runs)
A Nehra 2-0-12-2 - Club House End
ADR Campbell 5* (3b 1x4) DD Ebrahim 5* (9b 1x4)
4.1 Srinath to Campbell, wide: no run, wide outside the off, moving
away from the bat, has a wild swing at it, umpire calls that a
wide
4.1 Srinath to Campbell, one run, punched into covers takes the single
4.2 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, full in length, outside the off, inside
edge on to the pads, big shout for lbw, not out
4.3 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, short outside the off, through to the
keeper
4.4 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, short of a length, angling in, leaves
it alone, ball goes over the stumps
4.5 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
through to the keeper
4.6 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off stump, leaves it alone,
Dighe takes it low down
End of over 5 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 16/2 (trail by 221 runs)
J Srinath 3-1-3-0 (1w) - City End
ADR Campbell 6* (4b 1x4) DD Ebrahim 5* (14b 1x4)
5.1 Nehra to Campbell, no run, angled in to the batsman, goes back and
across and keeps the ball away from his stumps
Nehra on fire
5.2 Nehra to Campbell, two runs, full in length, on middle and leg,
Campbell plays it comfortable to mid-on, takes two runs for that
5.3 Nehra to Campbell, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
played to mid-off
5.4 Nehra to Campbell, no run, outside the off, for a change the ball
swings away from the left-hander, left alone.
5.5 Nehra to Campbell, OUT: good length ball, late swing on that ball,
straightens after pitching, through the gate, it is all over for
Campbell, the off stump knocked back
Zimbabwe 18/3, Partnership of 9
ADR Campbell b Nehra 8 (9b 1x4 0x6)
DD Ebrahim 5* (14b 1x4) A Nehra 2.5-0-14-3
Nehra has taken a wicket each in his first three overs so far. Andy
Flower is in the middle now. Zimbabwe in deep trouble
5.6 Nehra to A Flower, no run, short outside the off, played to
backward point
End of over 6 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 18/3 (trail by 219 runs)
A Nehra 3-0-14-3 - Club House End
DD Ebrahim 5* (14b 1x4) A Flower 0* (1b)
6.1 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, played in defense
6.2 Srinath to Ebrahim, FOUR, over pitched, outside the off stump,
Srinath not tightening the screws here, four runs through long off
6.3 Srinath to Ebrahim, one run, punched towards mid-wicket, thinks
about two, settle for one
6.4 Srinath to A Flower, no run, full in length, on leg and middle,
played defensively
6.5 Srinath to A Flower, no run, full in length, outside the off,
nearly dragged that one onto his stumps
6.6 Srinath to A Flower, no run, fired down the leg side. through to
the keeper
End of over 7 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 23/3 (trail by 214 runs)
J Srinath 4-1-8-0 (1w) - City End
DD Ebrahim 10* (17b 2x4) A Flower 0* (4b)
7.1 Nehra to Ebrahim, one run, pushes it into covers and takes the
single
7.2 Nehra to A Flower, no run, good length ball, on and about of stump,
swinging away, through to the keeper
nehra has hit a good rhythm here, on the off and swinging away,
left alone
7.3 Nehra to A Flower, no run, short of a length, darting back into the
bat, keeps low, inside edge onto his pads
7.4 Nehra to A Flower, no run, forward defense from Andy Flower, full
face of the bat offered to the ball
7.5 Nehra to A Flower, no run
7.6 Nehra to A Flower, no run
End of over 8 (1 run) Zimbabwe 24/3 (trail by 213 runs)
A Nehra 4-0-15-3 - Club House End
DD Ebrahim 11* (18b 2x4) A Flower 0* (9b)
8.1 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off, left alone
8.2 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off stump, not making the
batsman play at it, left alone
8.3 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, angled in to the batsman, inside edge
onto his pads, danger lurks for the Zimbabwe batsmen
8.4 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run
8.5 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, short of a length, plays defensively at
it
8.6 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off, Ebrahim has nothing to
do with that, through to the keeper.
End of over 9 (maiden) Zimbabwe 24/3 (trail by 213 runs)
J Srinath 5-2-8-0 (1w) - City End
A Flower 0* (9b) DD Ebrahim 11* (24b 2x4)
9.1 Nehra to A Flower, no run, outside the off stump, Flower watches
the ball carefully, lets it through to the keeper.
9.2 Nehra to A Flower, no run, some late swing in there, Flower goes
forward and plays a defense, rapped on the pads, appeal turned
down
9.3 Nehra to A Flower, no run, short, outide the off, cut straight to
the man at gully
9.4 Nehra to A Flower, three runs, Nehra tries to York Flower out, pays
the price for over pitchin git, punched down the ground, a long
chase, three runs taken
9.5 Nehra to Ebrahim, one run, angling in from outside teh leg, Ebrahim
goes up on his toes, plays it neatly behind square, one run
9.6 Nehra to A Flower, no run, loud appeal for a lbw, Flower rapped on
the pads, slower ball, batsman stretching forward to play it, not
out, Flower and Zimbabwe can breathe again.
End of over 10 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 28/3 (trail by 209 runs)
A Nehra 5-0-19-3 - Club House End
DD Ebrahim 12* (25b 2x4) A Flower 3* (14b)
Ajit Agarkar has been brought into the attack. He has a lot to
prove
10.1 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, short of a length, rising, plays it
just wide off the man at short leg
10.2 Agarkar to Ebrahim, one run, short and rising a shade more, takes
the inside edge and balloons in the air, beyond short-legs reach
10.3 Agarkar to A Flower, no run, agarkar bowling well within himself,
outside the of and through to Dighe
10.4 Agarkar to A Flower, two runs, short outside the off, played square
of the wicket on the off side, misfielded, gets two runs
10.5 Agarkar to A Flower, no run, through to the keeper, outside the off
stump
10.6 Agarkar to A Flower, no run, fired wide outside the off stump,
Agarkar touching the 86 mph mark, left alone by Flower.
End of over 11 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 31/3 (trail by 206 runs)
AB Agarkar 1-0-3-0 - City End
DD Ebrahim 13* (27b 2x4) A Flower 5* (18b)
The light being offered to the batsmen, they take it and walk
briskly back to the pavilion. Thats the close of play on day One.
Two overs were to be bowled in the day. Any ways, this has been
another day in the series where the play had to be extended.
As things stand at close of play on the first day, Zimbabwe are
struggling at 31/3 after having done extremely well to dismiss
India for just 237 in their first innings.
The honours of the day goes to Heath Streak and his boys as well
as to Ashish Nehra who has made a strong comeback by picking all
the wickets to fall so far in the Zimbabwe innings 3/19
Nehra was barred from bowling anymore in the Bulawayo Test after he
was found running through the middle of the pitch on his follow
through.
This is a remarkable bowling performance by an Indian fast bowler
to pick a wicket each in his first three overs.
Srinath once again did not shine with the ball, bowling too wide
outside the off and not making the batsman to play at the ball.
Earlier, it was all Zimbabwe, bowling a disciplined line and length
with a lot of purpose, which had the Indian batting in all kind of
trouble. Their catching was also exemplary, Blignaut coming up
with three good catches in the slips.
SS Das 57 and Rahul Dravid with an unbeaten on 68 were the only
batsmen to make any significant contribution. Harbhajan provided
an entertaining 31 off just 42 balls.
Streak was the best of the Zimbabwe bowling with 3/69.
Thats all we have for you from Harare for the day. We will be back
with you tomorrow at 1300 IST, 0730 GMT. Kindly send in your
opinions and comments to comms@cricinfo.com
So long
Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Good Morning from the Harare Sports Club.
Welcome to the live coverage of the Second Test match between
Zimbabwe and India. Today is the second day and it promises to
provide us with plenty of action.
Zimbabwe trail by 206 runs in their first innings with seven
wickets in hand.
Ashish Nehra is to start the proceedings, taking strike is Dion
Ebrahim
We are all set for action, Nehra is on top of his bowling mark.
11.1 Nehra to Ebrahim, three runs, juicy half volley, wide outside the
off, Ebrahim launches into a big square drive, Harbhajan Singh has
to make the chase, three runs for that, good positive start by
Zimbabwe
11.2 Nehra to A Flower, no run, on middle and leg, Flower helps it to
square leg, no possibility of a run
11.3 Nehra to A Flower, three runs, angling in to the pads, Flower works
it past mid-on, runs like a hare to complete three runs
11.4 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
through to the keeper.
11.5 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, short of a length, kicking up as it comes
back into the batsman, hit on the thigh pad, ball pops up to the
slips
11.6 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, outside the of stump, left alone
End of over 12 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 37/3 (trail by 200 runs)
A Nehra 6-0-25-3 - Club House End
A Flower 8* (20b) DD Ebrahim 16* (31b 2x4)
Ajit Agarkar is to bowl from the City End to Andy Flower
12.1 Agarkar to A Flower, three runs, bowled at a pace of 82.7 mph first
up, on the pads, pushed in the wide gap on the on side,takes easy
three runs
12.2 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, gentle run up and a busy bowling
action, fires it in at 85 mph, played to covers
12.3 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
left alone, Agarkar looking for more pace, 86.5 mph
12.4 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off, left alone, bowled
with good pace
12.5 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, angling in from outside the off stump,
raps the batsman on the pads, no possibility of a run
12.6 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, good length deliver bowled at 86.5 mph,
Ebrahim squeezes it away from harm
End of over 13 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 40/3 (trail by 197 runs)
AB Agarkar 2-0-6-0 - City End
A Flower 11* (21b) DD Ebrahim 16* (36b 2x4)
13.1 Nehra to A Flower, no run, outside the off and moving away from
Flower, takes a good look at the ball on its way to the keeper.
13.2 Nehra to A Flower, no run, outside the off stump, seaming away,
Flower covers the line and leaves it alone
13.3 Nehra to A Flower, one run, pushed to mid-on and takes off for a
quick single
13.4 Nehra to Ebrahim, two runs
13.5 Nehra to Ebrahim, one run
13.6 Nehra to A Flower, no run
End of over 14 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 44/3 (trail by 193 runs)
A Nehra 7-0-29-3 - Club House End
DD Ebrahim 19* (38b 2x4) A Flower 12* (25b)
14.1 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run
14.2 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run
14.3 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off, opens the face of the
bat and steers it down, good stop at gully
14.4 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off, wide anough not to
attempt a stroke, has a go at it, beaten
14.5 Agarkar to Ebrahim, FOUR, on the pads, angling down, begs to be
hit, flicks it behind square for four
14.6 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
through to the keeper.
End of over 15 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 48/3 (trail by 189 runs)
AB Agarkar 3-0-10-0 - City End
A Flower 12* (25b) DD Ebrahim 23* (44b 3x4)
15.1 Nehra to A Flower, one run, just outside the off stump, pushes the
ball a few yards in front of Srinath at mid-on and takes the
single.
15.2 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, full in length, pitching on leg stump and
going down, Enrahim stretches forward and is rapped on the pad,
not out
15.3 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, on middle and leg and sliding down,
Ebrahim tries to play it towards square leg, beaten and is hit on
the pads.
15.4 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off, rising from a good
length, left alone
15.5 Nehra to Ebrahim, one run, full in length, punches it straight back
and past the bowler for a single
That is Zimbabwe's fifty on the scoreboard
15.6 Nehra to A Flower, no run, better line and length, bowling in the
corridor of uncertainty, forward in defense
End of over 16 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 50/3 (trail by 187 runs)
A Nehra 8-0-31-3 - Club House End
DD Ebrahim 24* (48b 3x4) A Flower 13* (27b)
16.1 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, short of a length, moving away, tries
to leave the ball, a late judgement, ends up pushing the ball to
slips
16.2 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off, left alone without any
problems
16.3 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, fired in at 84.8 mph, full on the of,
punched back down the track, Agarkar makes a good stop
16.4 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off, seaming away, Ebrahim
covers the stumps and lets it through
16.5 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, Bouncer! a quick one, ducks underneath
it, that was fast and on line, 87.4 mph!
16.6 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, played defensively to the covers
End of over 17 (maiden) Zimbabwe 50/3 (trail by 187 runs)
AB Agarkar 4-1-10-0 - City End
A Flower 13* (27b) DD Ebrahim 24* (54b 3x4)
17.1 Nehra to A Flower, no run, outside the off, played with ease
towards point, no posibility of a run
17.2 Nehra to A Flower, FOUR, what a shot! leans into that and crakcs it
through covers for four
17.3 Nehra to A Flower, no run, just about on the off stump and moving
away, Flower has that one under control, watches it carefully
going into the keeper'd gloves
17.4 Nehra to A Flower, no run, Andy Flower is beaten by a short wide
ball, lost the ball completely, Flower is livid for some movement
behind the bowler's arm, oh ho, there is a man walking around near
the sight screen
17.5 Nehra to A Flower, no run, short of a length, outside the off, left
alone gracefully
17.6 Nehra to A Flower, no run, outside the off, slightly slower ball,
rapped on the pads, a big shout, more of an optimistic appeal, not
out
End of over 18 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 54/3 (trail by 183 runs)
A Nehra 9-0-35-3 - Club House End
DD Ebrahim 24* (54b 3x4) A Flower 17* (33b 1x4)
18.1 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, short, outside the off 87.4 mph, left
alone
18.2 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, short and wide again, brisk pace and
seaming away, draws Ebrahim to play the cut, beaten
18.3 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper.
18.4 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, on the pads, Ebrahim pushes it to mid-
on
18.5 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, pushed into covers, no possibility of a
run
18.6 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, up to the batsman, swinging away,
Ebrahim launches into a big drive, manages to hit to straight to
mid-off who makes a diving stop, saves four runs
End of over 19 (maiden) Zimbabwe 54/3 (trail by 183 runs)
AB Agarkar 5-2-10-0 - City End
A Flower 17* (33b 1x4) DD Ebrahim 24* (60b 3x4)
19.1 Nehra to A Flower, one run, tucked around the corner, takes the run
19.2 Nehra to Ebrahim, FOUR, over pitched outside the off, punished with
contempt, four through extra covers, Ebrahim has played a few good
strokes today, this one stands apart
19.3 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, left through the keeper.
19.4 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, short outside the off, going further away
from the bat, Nehra not too ken on getting the batsman to play at
it, through to the keeper.
19.5 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, short and outside the off,angling away
too, left alone
19.6 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off stump, makes sure that
Ebrahim leaves it alone
End of over 20 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 59/3 (trail by 178 runs)
A Nehra 10-0-40-3 - Club House End
A Flower 18* (34b 1x4) DD Ebrahim 28* (65b 4x4)
Two slips and a gully are the close-in fielders, there is a forward
short leg too
20.1 Agarkar to A Flower, no run, pitched outside the leg stump and goes
through to the keeper at a good pace
20.2 Agarkar to A Flower, no run, better line and length, on middle and
off, rising from a good length, Flower equally up to it, back and
across and fends it down
20.3 Agarkar to A Flower, no run, outside the off and seaming away,
Flower watches it go through to Dighe behind the stumps
20.4 Agarkar to A Flower, no run, pitched on leg and middle and bouncing
from short of a good length, played in defense to short leg
20.5 Agarkar to A Flower, no run, on the pads, Flower tries to glance it
fine, manages to get the bat, rolls down the leg side for Dighe to
make the stop
20.6 Agarkar to A Flower, no run, short of a length, seaming away from
of stump, hit on the pads, loud appeal for lbw, not out
End of over 21 (maiden) Zimbabwe 59/3 (trail by 178 runs)
AB Agarkar 6-3-10-0 - City End
DD Ebrahim 28* (65b 4x4) A Flower 18* (40b 1x4)
Srinath replaces a tiring Nehra
21.1 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, played into the covers
21.2 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off, Ebrahim goes after it
and is beaten
21.3 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, pitched outside the off, darting back
into the batsman, played in defense
21.4 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, poor delivery, bowled wide, too
wideoutside the off, Ebrahim plays a wild shot at it and is
beaten, poor cricket by the bowler and batsman
21.5 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, better ball this time, on middle and
leg, played in defense
21.6 Srinath to Ebrahim, FOUR, full on the of stump, Ebrahim leans
forward and plays a glorious extra cover drive, past the diving
fielder as the ball rushes over the rops for four
End of over 22 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 63/3 (trail by 174 runs)
J Srinath 6-2-12-0 (1w) - Club House End
A Flower 18* (40b 1x4) DD Ebrahim 32* (71b 5x4)
22.1 Agarkar to A Flower, no run, good length, on leg and middle, pushed
on the on side
22.2 Agarkar to A Flower, no run, fires it in full to Flower at 88.4
mph, the fastest ball in th ematch so far, played back in defense
22.3 Agarkar to A Flower, no run, Agarkar generating good pace, 87.5
mph, too close to the off stump and Flower leaves it alone
22.4 Agarkar to A Flower, one run, on the pads, 88.3 mph, tucked around
the corner for a single
22.5 Agarkar to Ebrahim, legbye: one run, full, just outside the of,
rapped on the pads, beaten by pace, 89.3 mph, gets one leg bye
22.6 Agarkar to A Flower, FOUR, wide outside the off stump, Flower helps
himself with a glorious sqauare drive, no stopping that, four!
End of over 23 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 69/3 (trail by 168 runs)
AB Agarkar 7-3-15-0 - City End
DD Ebrahim 32* (72b 5x4) A Flower 23* (45b 2x4)
23.1 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off, holding its line,
Srinath doesn't get the ball to swing away, Ebrahim has a fling at
it, beaten
23.2 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper.
23.3 Srinath to Ebrahim, two runs, angling in to the batsman from a
short of a length, played in the wide gap on the square leg area,
takes comfortable two runs
23.4 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off, Ebrahin doesn't have a
go at this one, leaves it through
23.5 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, bowled at 83.2 mph, one of Srinath's
fastest balls so far, pitched just outside the off, Ebrahim
playing for the movement, ball holds its line and is beaten
23.6 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, pitched outside the off, through to the
keeper. That is Drinks here at Harare.
End of over 24 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 71/3 (trail by 166 runs)
J Srinath 7-2-14-0 (1w) - Club House End
A Flower 23* (45b 2x4) DD Ebrahim 34* (78b 5x4)
In the first Hour Zimbabwe has played steadily to score 40 runs to
move on to 71/3
Match State: Drinks
24.1 Agarkar to A Flower, one run, just short of a length and on the
pads, tucked away to the on side, quick ball again from Agarkar
24.2 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, full and fast outside the off, played
hard at, not driven, just poked at, off the edge to the man at
point, all along the ground
24.3 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run
24.4 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
shaping away from the right hander, left alone carefully
24.5 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, short of a length and on the middle and
off, the ball zips in off the wicket, going way down leg side,
rapped on the pads as Ebrahim is late on the shot, not out says
the umpire
24.6 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, quick and just outside the off, left
alone as the ball shapes away
End of over 25 (1 run) Zimbabwe 72/3 (trail by 165 runs)
AB Agarkar 8-3-16-0 - City End
A Flower 24* (46b 2x4) DD Ebrahim 34* (83b 5x4)
25.1 Srinath to A Flower, no run, good length and outside the off, left
alone
25.2 Srinath to A Flower, no run, short of a length again and outside
the off, left alone
For Srinath the field is as follows: 3 slips, short square leg,
silly mid-on, mid-off, point, gully and fine leg
25.3 Srinath to A Flower, one run, short fo a length and on the pads,
whipped away to the on side
25.4 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, fuller and on the pads, Ebrahim tries
to flick and misses
25.5 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, fuller and on the off, slanted in from
wide of the crease, defended with the full face of the bat
25.6 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, quick and short, good bouncer, Ebrahim
ducks out of the line of the ball
End of over 26 (1 run) Zimbabwe 73/3 (trail by 164 runs)
J Srinath 8-2-15-0 (1w) - Club House End
A Flower 25* (49b 2x4) DD Ebrahim 34* (86b 5x4)
26.1 Agarkar to A Flower, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, slashed hard at, Badani dives across, gets his hand to the
ball and savesa a boundary
26.2 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
26.3 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, good length and outside the off, left
alone
26.4 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, fuller and on the off, patted back to
the bowler
26.5 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, just short of a length and a touch
outside the off, Ebrahim knows where his off stump is and lets it
go
26.6 Agarkar to Ebrahim, legbye: one run
End of over 27 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 75/3 (trail by 162 runs)
AB Agarkar 9-3-17-0 - City End
DD Ebrahim 34* (91b 5x4) A Flower 26* (50b 2x4)
27.1 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, quick and short again from Srinath,
Ebrahim sways out of the way well
27.2 Srinath to Ebrahim, three runs, fuller and on the pads, Ebrahim
works the ball away through the gaps at midwicket
27.3 Srinath to A Flower, no run, too short and too wide, left alone
with ease
27.4 Srinath to A Flower, one run, short of a length and onmiddle and
off, tapped down with soft hands, the batsmen scamper through for
a quick single
27.5 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, good length and outside the off,
Ebrahim shoulders arms and lets the ball go past him
27.6 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run
End of over 28 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 79/3 (trail by 158 runs)
J Srinath 9-2-19-0 (1w) - Club House End
A Flower 27* (52b 2x4) DD Ebrahim 37* (95b 5x4)
28.1 Agarkar to A Flower, no run, full in length, fired in on off and
middle at 86.5 mph, played back down the track
28.2 Agarkar to A Flower, no run, short of a good length, pitching in
line of leg stump and moving away towards the off, 86.5 mph,
played in defense
28.3 Agarkar to A Flower, one run, full in length, just outside the off
stump, touches 88.7 mph, takes the inside edge and goes down to
fine leg, too close to the stumps for flower's comfort
28.4 Agarkar to Ebrahim, two runs, outside the leg stump, swung around
the corner for a couple
28.5 Agarkar to Ebrahim, no run, driven into the covers, no posibility
of a single
28.6 Agarkar to Ebrahim, three runs, full in length, on the pads, worked
away neatly towards mid-wicket, long chase by the fielder, Ebrahim
take three runs
End of over 29 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 85/3 (trail by 152 runs)
AB Agarkar 10-3-23-0 - City End
DD Ebrahim 42* (98b 5x4) A Flower 28* (55b 2x4)
Slight adjustment in the field, bowling with three slips
29.1 Srinath to Ebrahim, one run, short of a length, kicking up, hit on
the body, maybe of an inside edge, batsmen take a quick single,
good call by Flower
29.2 Srinath to A Flower, no run, outside the off and seaming away at
84.3 mph, left alone
29.3 Srinath to A Flower, no run, short of alength, on off and middle,
played defensively
29.4 Srinath to A Flower, no run, plays it back down the track to the
bowler
29.5 Srinath to A Flower, three runs, on the pads, easy picking, through
the man at short leg, Nehra goes chasing after it, restricts the
scoring to three
29.6 Srinath to Ebrahim, two runs, short and on the leg stump, harmless
delivery, played down to long leg, Bahutule runs in from fine leg,
enough time to take two runs.
End of over 30 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 91/3 (trail by 146 runs)
J Srinath 10-2-25-0 (1w) - Club House End
A Flower 31* (59b 2x4) DD Ebrahim 45* (100b 5x4)
Spin being introduced into the attack, Harbhajan Singh comes in to
bowl
30.1 Harbhajan Singh to A Flower, FOUR, Flower goes for his trademark
reverse sweep straight away, four run!
30.2 Harbhajan Singh to A Flower, two runs, this time he plays the
orthodox sweep to perfection, takes two runs
30.3 Harbhajan Singh to A Flower, FOUR, on the pads, plays a delicate
glance, four runs written on it, the moment it left the bat
30.4 Harbhajan Singh to A Flower, FOUR, on middle and leg, what else can
we expect, a reverse sweep, four all the way
30.5 Harbhajan Singh to A Flower, no run, on off and middle, defenses
for a change
30.6 Harbhajan Singh to A Flower, OUT: fired in quick on middle and off,
flower pushes forward, bat and then pad, straight to Das at short
leg, Flower has to make the long walk back to the pavilion
Zimbabwe 105/4, Partnership of 87
A Flower c Das b Harbhajan Singh 45 (65b 5x4 0x6)
End of over 31 (14 runs) Zimbabwe 105/4 (trail by 132 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-14-1 - City End
DD Ebrahim 45* (100b 5x4)
What an eventful over this has been 14 runs and the all valuable
wicket of Andy Flower
31.1 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
plays it back down the track
31.2 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, sliding down the leg side, through to
Dighe
31.3 Srinath to Ebrahim, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
cracking square cut, in front of point, four!
31.4 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, Srinath loses his concentration,
disturbed by that brilliant stroke in the previous ball, fires one
way down the leg stump,
31.5 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, played back in defense to a ball on
middle and off.
31.6 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, short of a length, on middle and leg,
walks across and tries to play it on the on side, ball hits on the
pads, missing leg stump by a fair distance, shout for lbw, not out
End of over 32 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 109/4 (trail by 128 runs)
J Srinath 11-2-29-0 (1w) - Club House End
GW Flower 0* (0b) DD Ebrahim 49* (106b 6x4)
32.1 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, spinning in from outside the
off, Grant Flower plays it down
32.2 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, flighted, outside the of,
pads up to it.
32.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, outside the off stump, the
other flower brother too is keen on reverse sweep, misses it,
shout for lbw, not out
32.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, tossed up on middle and off,
more orthodox defensive stroke to it
32.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, tosed up again, pushes it to
short leg
32.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, well flighted to the batsman,
hit powerfully to short leg, Das makes the stop, would have been a
great catch if he had taken it
End of over 33 (maiden) Zimbabwe 109/4 (trail by 128 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 2-1-14-1 - City End
DD Ebrahim 49* (106b 6x4) GW Flower 0* (6b)
33.1 Srinath to Ebrahim, legbye: one run, on the pads, goes down to fine
leg, not of the bat, umpire signals leg byes
33.2 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, on the pads at 85.2 mph, Flower
misses out on it, should have been four, manages to play it down
33.3 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, fires it down the leg stump, through
to the keeper, too wide to get the batsman to play at it
33.4 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, outside the off stump, Flower has
nothing to do with it. The ball came back sharply, not to disturb
Flower's concentration.
33.5 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
through to the keeper.
33.6 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, angles the ball towards the pads,
Flower plays a compact defensive stroke
End of over 34 (1 run, maiden) Zimbabwe 110/4 (trail by 127 runs)
J Srinath 12-3-29-0 (1w) - Club House End
DD Ebrahim 49* (107b 6x4) GW Flower 0* (11b)
34.1 Harbhajan Singh to Ebrahim, OUT: fires it in, flat on leg and
middle, Ebrahim walks across to play it on the on side, hit on the
pads, loud shout for lbw, given out! Ebrahim is unlucky not to get
to his fifty.A good decision by the umpire, that would have hit
middle and leg.
Zimbabwe 110/5, Partnership of 5
DD Ebrahim lbw b Harbhajan Singh 49 (108b 6x4 0x6)
GW Flower 0* (11b) Harbhajan Singh 2.1-1-14-2
34.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, pushed to covers
34.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, two runs, played easily behind square by
Streak, takes two for that
34.4 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, strecthes forward in defense
34.5 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, well flighted on off and middle,
bat and pad close together in defense
34.6 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, plays defensively to it, ball
rolss along to short leg
End of over 35 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 112/5 (trail by 125 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 3-1-16-2 - City End
GW Flower 0* (11b) HH Streak 2* (5b)
35.1 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, outside the off stump, through to the
keeper.
35.2 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, short and outside the off, Flower
watches it go to the keeper.
35.3 Srinath to GW Flower, one run, on leg and middle and sliding down.
Flower helps it down to long leg, Nehra is stationed there, stops
and sends in a good throw
35.4 Srinath to Streak, no run, short and outside the off, Streak has
nothing to do with it, just a couple of minutes more for the
luncheon break
35.5 Srinath to Streak, no run, short of a length, coming back into the
batsman, goes right back and across and fends it down.
35.6 Srinath to Streak, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper,
that is Lunch at Harare
End of over 36 (1 run) Zimbabwe 113/5 (trail by 124 runs)
J Srinath 13-3-30-0 (1w) - Club House End
GW Flower 1* (14b) HH Streak 2* (8b)
Zimbabwe scored 82 runs in this session off 25 overs. Zimbabwe was
looking like consolidating their innings, till Harbhajan Singh was
brought into the attack.
Harbhajan Singh was given a pasting by Andy Flower, scoring 14 runs
off the first four balls, Harbhajan had the last laugh though,
Sending back Flower, caught bat pad by SS Das at short leg.
Ebrahim who looked like reaching his maiden Test fifty, played all
over a straighter one from Harbhajan Singh to be trapped lbw.
Andy Flower made 45 and Ebrahim made 49
As the players enjoy the luncheon break, we will be back with you
in 35 mins.
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
Welcome back to the live coverage of the post lunch session
harbhajan Singh to bowl to Grant Flower
36.1 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, flighted, outside the off,
rapped on the pads,outside the line of of stump, half hearted
appeal, not out
36.2 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, pads up to another
deliveryutside the of stump
36.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, pushes it to mid-wicket off
his backfoot
36.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, outside the off cuts it to
point
36.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, well flighted on the middle
and leg, plays it straight to das at short leg
36.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, one run, plays it safely down behind
square and takes the single
End of over 37 (1 run) Zimbabwe 114/5 (trail by 123 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 4-1-17-2 - City End
GW Flower 2* (20b) HH Streak 2* (8b)
Nehra being brought back into the attack, he will bowl to Grant
Flower
37.1 Nehra to GW Flower, one run, pitched on leg stump, punched hard
onto the ground, das could not stop it cleanly, takes the single.
37.2 Nehra to Streak, no run, on leg and middle, sliding further down,
hits on the thigh pad and goes just behind Das at short leg
37.3 Nehra to Streak, one run, drives it past mid-off and goes through
quickly for a single
The field for flower is 2 slips, gully, point, extra cover, mid-off
and on, silly mid-on, deep backward square leg
37.4 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, seaming away after pitching outside the
off, left alone
37.5 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, angling away from the batsman, through
to the keeper.
37.6 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, bowled at 79.4 mph, angling away from
the batsman, left alone
End of over 38 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 116/5 (trail by 121 runs)
A Nehra 11-0-42-3 - Club House End
HH Streak 3* (10b) GW Flower 3* (24b)
38.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, three runs, on the pads, neatly turned
around, fine enough, Srinath has to come runnin gin from long leg,
takes three for that
38.2 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, plays forward in defense to
it
38.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, well tossed up on middle and
off stump, pushed away hard to mid-on
38.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, well tossed up again, hits
the pads on the full as Flower has no intention of playing it,
shouts for lbw, not out
38.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, one run, spinning from off to leg
stump, Flower plays it neatly behind square takes one
38.6 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, well flighted, outside the off,
Streak comes a good stride forward, plays a compact forward
defensive stroke, presenting the full face of the bat
End of over 39 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 120/5 (trail by 117 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 5-1-21-2 - City End
GW Flower 4* (28b) HH Streak 6* (12b)
39.1 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, pitched outside the off, sliding away
from the bat, left alone
39.2 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, left through to the keeper.
39.3 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, bowled at 81.3 mph, outside the off,
Flower expects it to go with the line, Nehra brings the ball back
in, Flower leaves it alone, too close to the off stump
39.4 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, angling away, draws
the confused Flower to play at it, beaten.
39.5 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, sliding away, Flower
has no problems with that one, leaves it through with ease.
39.6 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, full in length, on midle and off,
played to mid-on
End of over 40 (maiden) Zimbabwe 120/5 (trail by 117 runs)
A Nehra 12-1-42-3 - Club House End
HH Streak 6* (12b) GW Flower 4* (34b)
There is a leg-gully in
40.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, on leg and middle and spinning
,Streak finds the man at leg gully
40.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, almost the same sequence,
straight to leg-gully
40.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, wasted delivery, spinning
outside the leg stump
40.4 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, plays it to Dravid at leg-gully
40.5 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, FOUR, tossed up, Streak comes dancing
down the track, smack! hit clean and crisp straight over the
bowler's head for four
40.6 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, a top spinner, forward in
defense to it
End of over 41 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 124/5 (trail by 113 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 6-1-25-2 - City End
GW Flower 4* (34b) HH Streak 10* (18b 1x4)
41.1 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, outside the of stump, angling in a
little, played with a full face of the bat, defensively
41.2 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, seaming around a
little, keeping the batsman guesing, played with a straight dead
bat
41.3 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, driven straight to the man at point,
missed opportunity for scoring some runs
41.4 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
gets right back behind it and knocks it down
41.5 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, on middle and off, good length too.
Flower is right behind it, playing with a full face of the bat,
defensively
41.6 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, seaming away from the batsman, hardly
any threatening pace in that, Flower watches it go to the keeper.
End of over 42 (maiden) Zimbabwe 124/5 (trail by 113 runs)
A Nehra 13-2-42-3 - Club House End
HH Streak 10* (18b 1x4) GW Flower 4* (40b)
42.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, flat in trajectory, outside the
off, Streak has no problems defending it
42.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, one run, on middle and leg, pushes it to
mid-on, Srinath is a bit slow to get to that, takes one.
42.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, Flower comes down the track
and drives it back to Harbhajan Singh
42.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, FOUR, on leg and middle, comes down
the track and lofts it high over mid-wicket, four!
42.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, flat in trajectory, spinning
in to the batsman, hurries him to a defense
42.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, FOUR, juicy half volley, outside the
off, what else to see! flowing cover drive, everything about that
stroke was so beautiful, four!
End of over 43 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 133/5 (trail by 104 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 7-1-34-2 - City End
HH Streak 11* (20b 1x4) GW Flower 12* (44b 2x4)
Nehra bowling with a field of 3 slips, gully, point, mid-off and
on, short square leg, long leg
43.1 Nehra to Streak, no run, good defensive shot to a ball outside the
off stump
43.2 Nehra to Streak, one run, plays it wide of Harbhajan at point,
Flower runs through for a quick single, even as the stumps are
thrown down
43.3 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, full in length, outside the off,
punched straight to mid-on
43.4 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
left through to the keeper.
43.5 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, short of a good
length, bowled at a pace of 82.3 mph, doesn't get the batsman to
play at it, through to the keeper.
43.6 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, Nehra bowls a bouncer! Flower lets it
sail harmlessly over his head, that ball was delivered at 81.3 mph
End of over 44 (1 run) Zimbabwe 134/5 (trail by 103 runs)
A Nehra 14-2-43-3 - Club House End
HH Streak 12* (22b 1x4) GW Flower 12* (48b 2x4)
44.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, tossed up, on middle and leg,
played to leg-gully
44.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, one run, tossed up on middle and off,
Streak comes forward and tries to play at it, takes the edge and
falls just short of a diving Das
44.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, played defensively to this
one.
44.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, well flighted outside teh
off, cracking square drive, finds Badani on the way, hit on the
body, Badani hopping around after being hit
44.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, plays it back to the bowler
44.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, well tossed up, comes down
the track, caught in two minds, pads up to that, ball pops up in
the air to Dighe
End of over 45 (1 run) Zimbabwe 135/5 (trail by 102 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 8-1-35-2 - City End
HH Streak 13* (24b 1x4) GW Flower 12* (52b 2x4)
45.1 Nehra to Streak, no run, outside the off stump, forward in defense
to it.
45.2 Nehra to Streak, no run, short of a length, outside the off, 82.3
mph, played dwon on the off side, looks for a single, but not
there
45.3 Nehra to Streak, FOUR, short and rising outside the off, Streak
plays it well, opens the face of the bat and runs it down to third
man for four
45.4 Nehra to Streak, no run, pitched outside the leg and angling away,
plays it to point
45.5 Nehra to Streak, one run, on the pads, guides it easily down to
fine leg, Mohanty who is substituting for Srinath fields
45.6 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, left alone, Nehra
doesn't look like to be in good rhythm
End of over 46 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 140/5 (trail by 97 runs)
A Nehra 15-2-48-3 - Club House End
HH Streak 18* (29b 2x4) GW Flower 12* (53b 2x4)
46.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, played to leg-gully, Dravid
fields
46.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, well tossed up, outside the off,
forced down the leg side, Dravid gets a hand to it, cannot latch
on to it, as he did to Mark waugh in the Chennai Test
46.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, played defensively to Das at
short leg
46.4 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, pushes forward at it, das makes
a dive to stop it
46.5 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, quicker delivery, plays with his
pads.
46.6 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, well tossed up this time,
forward in defense
End of over 47 (maiden) Zimbabwe 140/5 (trail by 97 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 9-2-35-2 - City End
GW Flower 12* (53b 2x4) HH Streak 18* (35b 2x4)
47.1 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, pitched on middle and off, seaming
away, played in defense
47.2 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, bowled at 80 mph, abgling away, Flower
has no trouble in playing it defensively
47.3 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, short and wide, tries to play the
square cut, is beaten completely, should have punished that
47.4 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, short, outside the off, this time
manages to get his bat on it, straight to the man at point. Flower
has mised out on two free hits in this over.
47.5 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, much fuller in length, outside the off
stump, plays it to the man at mid-off
47.6 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, outside the off stump, through to the
keeper.
End of over 48 (maiden) Zimbabwe 140/5 (trail by 97 runs)
A Nehra 16-3-48-3 - Club House End
HH Streak 18* (35b 2x4) GW Flower 12* (59b 2x4)
48.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, one run, plays it behind square and
takes the single
48.2 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, one run, drifting down the leg side,
takes an easy run
48.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, tossed up outside the off,
played with lot of comfort
48.4 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, tossed up outside the off,
Streak gives it a heavy whack, hits Badani flush on his shin
48.5 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, plays it defensively to the off
side.
48.6 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, three runs, outside th eoff stump, the
top spinner, catches the outside edge and runs down to third man
fence, three runs for that
End of over 49 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 145/5 (trail by 92 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 10-2-40-2 - City End
HH Streak 22* (40b 2x4) GW Flower 13* (60b 2x4)
49.1 Agarkar to Streak, two runs, bangs it short at 82.3 mph, pulled to
mid-wicket for a couple of runs
49.2 Agarkar to Streak, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
49.3 Agarkar to Streak, one run, bowled at 84.5, outside the off, pushed
into covers for a single
49.4 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, bouncer! ducks underneath
49.5 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, outside the off stump, seaming away,
through to the keeper.
49.6 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, cracking square cut,
straight to the man at point
End of over 50 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 148/5 (trail by 89 runs)
AB Agarkar 11-3-26-0 - Club House End
HH Streak 25* (43b 2x4) GW Flower 13* (63b 2x4)
50.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, flat in trajectory, outside the
off, played defensively
50.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, wide outside the off stump, goes
for the sweep, missing stumps by a mile as he is hit on the pads,
doesn't stop Harbhajan Singh from appealing!
50.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, played to leg gully
50.4 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, played again to Dravid at leg-
gully
50.5 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, tossed up a little, outside the
off and turning in, forward in defense
50.6 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, gives it some more air, Streak
finds no problems in playing it defensively
End of over 51 (maiden) Zimbabwe 148/5 (trail by 89 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 11-3-40-2 - City End
GW Flower 13* (63b 2x4) HH Streak 25* (49b 2x4)
51.1 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, ball pitched outside the off, seaming
away, left alone
51.2 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, through to the
keeper
51.3 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper.
51.4 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, pitching outside the off stump, hit
on the pads, not out
51.5 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
through to the keeper.
51.6 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, left alone, good
searching over rfom Agarkar
End of over 52 (maiden) Zimbabwe 148/5 (trail by 89 runs)
AB Agarkar 12-4-26-0 - Club House End
HH Streak 25* (49b 2x4) GW Flower 13* (69b 2x4)
52.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, FOUR, short and wide, no difficulty
there, Streak rocks back and cuts hard to the point fence
52.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, well flighted and on the off,
defended to the off side with an angled bat
52.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run
52.4 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, full and speared down the leg
side, Streak turns the bat on the ball early and the ball goes off
the edge to the off side
52.5 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, full and on the off, defended
back down the wicket
52.6 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, full and on the off, padded away
to the man under the helmet on the leg side
End of over 53 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 152/5 (trail by 85 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 12-3-44-2 - City End
GW Flower 13* (69b 2x4) HH Streak 29* (55b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
53.1 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run
53.2 Agarkar to GW Flower, legbye: one run, short of a length and on the
pads, played at and missed, the ball goes off the pad to deep fine
leg
53.3 Agarkar to Streak, no run, short and on the off, attempted bouncer,
Streak ducks under it with ease, waste of energy that
53.4 Agarkar to Streak, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
alone
53.5 Agarkar to Streak, no run, quicker ball outside the off, shortish
as well, Streak has a big cut at it and misses
53.6 Agarkar to Streak, no run, fuller and on the off, Streak goes back
and punches the ball to point
End of over 54 (1 run, maiden) Zimbabwe 153/5 (trail by 84 runs)
AB Agarkar 13-5-26-0 - Club House End
GW Flower 13* (71b 2x4) HH Streak 29* (59b 3x4)
54.1 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, well flighted and outside the
off, floating in nicely, driven to covers
54.2 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run
54.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, short and wide outside the
off, played off the back foot to covers
54.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run
54.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, full, quicker and outside the
off, too wide, left alone
54.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, once again quick and outside
the off, left alone
End of over 55 (maiden) Zimbabwe 153/5 (trail by 84 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 13-4-44-2 - City End
HH Streak 29* (59b 3x4) GW Flower 13* (77b 2x4)
55.1 Agarkar to Streak, no run
55.2 Agarkar to Streak, no run, full, fast, on the off and shaping away,
defended firmly to the off side
55.3 Agarkar to Streak, no run, shortish ball on the pads, whipped away
to square leg
55.4 Agarkar to Streak, no run, shortish again and outside the off, cut
hard with a straight bat off the back foot to point
55.5 Agarkar to Streak, FOUR, short one too many times from Agarkar,
width for Streak to ree his arms, cut away in fine style to the
point fence
55.6 Agarkar to Streak, one run, full toss on the off,stroked just wide
of mid off, quick single stolen
End of over 56 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 158/5 (trail by 79 runs)
AB Agarkar 14-5-31-0 - Club House End
HH Streak 34* (65b 4x4) GW Flower 13* (77b 2x4)
56.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, tosed up, outside the off,
defended
56.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, goes for a big sweep shot,
mistimes it completely
56.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, one run, well flighted, Streak comes
down the track and plays it to deep mid-on and takes the run
56.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, tosed up, outside the off,
flowing off drive, straight to the man in the covers
56.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, holds back the ball a shade,
Flower is forced to play it late, defensively
56.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, pitched outside the of, turns
it away using his wrists, finds Das standing in the way
End of over 57 (1 run) Zimbabwe 159/5 (trail by 78 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 14-4-45-2 - City End
HH Streak 35* (68b 4x4) GW Flower 13* (80b 2x4)
57.1 Agarkar to Streak, no run, over pitched, outside the off stump,
plays a powerful drive, finds the man at mid-off
57.2 Agarkar to Streak, no run, bouncer! Streak has nothing to worry
about as he ducks underneath it
57.3 Agarkar to Streak, one run, short of a length, rising outside the
off stump, goes back and plays it with soft hands, just in front
of the men inthe covers, takes off for the single
57.4 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, pushed to covers, no possibility of a
run
57.5 Agarkar to GW Flower, three runs, outside teh off, played square on
the off side, past a diving Badani, Harbhajan Singh ahs to make
the long chase, batsmen take three and look for the fourth run,
decide to settle with three
57.6 Agarkar to Streak, no run, Bouncer! Streak lets it sail over his
head, not tempted to have a go at it.
End of over 58 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 163/5 (trail by 74 runs)
AB Agarkar 15-5-35-0 - Club House End
GW Flower 16* (82b 2x4) HH Streak 36* (72b 4x4)
Sachin Tendulkar brought into the attack, he is going to bowl leg-
breaks
58.1 Tendulkar to GW Flower, one run, short and wide, cuts it to the
covers, a sweeper there, restricts scoring to one
58.2 Tendulkar to Streak, FOUR, short, outside the off, Streak doesn't
miss out on that, cracked behind point for four!
58.3 Tendulkar to Streak, no run, outside the off, through to Dighe
58.4 Tendulkar to Streak, no run, tosed up , outside the off, forward in
defense
58.5 Tendulkar to Streak, no run, pitched outside the off, spinning
away, Streal leaves it alone
58.6 Tendulkar to Streak, no run, slower ball, straightens, Streak has
to make some adjustments, plays it down safely
End of over 59 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 168/5 (trail by 69 runs)
SR Tendulkar 1-0-5-0 - City End
GW Flower 17* (83b 2x4) HH Streak 40* (77b 5x4)
59.1 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run
59.2 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, slower ball from Agarkar, 70 mph,
Flower is watchful as he plays it defensively
59.3 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
59.4 Agarkar to GW Flower, (noball) FOUR, outside the of stump, wild
wide one, chases at it, gets a thick outside edge, four runs to
third man fence
59.4 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, short of a length, outside the off
stump, left through to the keeper. Streak playing a very valuable
innings here
59.5 Agarkar to GW Flower, one run, outside the off stump, gets the
outside edge,falls just wide of Badani, take one run for that
59.6 Agarkar to Streak, no run
End of over 60 (11 runs) Zimbabwe 174/5 (trail by 63 runs)
AB Agarkar 16-5-41-0 (1nb) - Club House End
GW Flower 22* (89b 3x4) HH Streak 40* (78b 5x4)
60.1 Tendulkar to GW Flower, one run
60.2 Tendulkar to Streak, no run
60.3 Tendulkar to Streak, no run
60.4 Tendulkar to Streak, OUT: tossed up outside the off stump, comes
forward and pads up to it, rapped on the pads and rolls on to the
stumps, Streak's good knock of 40 is over.
Zimbabwe 175/6, Partnership of 65
HH Streak b Tendulkar 40 (81b 5x4 0x6)
GW Flower 23* (90b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 1.4-0-6-1
60.5 Tendulkar to Blignaut, no run, full toss, outside the off stump,
pushed tamely to mid -on
60.6 Tendulkar to Blignaut, no run, full tos again, outside the off
stump, pushed to mid-off
End of over 61 (1 run) Zimbabwe 175/6 (trail by 62 runs)
SR Tendulkar 2-0-6-1 - City End
GW Flower 23* (90b 3x4) AM Blignaut 0* (2b)
61.1 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run
61.2 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, full on the off stump, forward in
defense
61.3 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, bowled at 85 mph, short and wide
outside the off, powerful square cut, finds Ganguly, one of the
two gully fielders
61.4 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, full in length, on middle and off,
pushes forward in defense.
61.5 Agarkar to GW Flower, FOUR, take that! what a lovely shot, through
the covers for four. The half volley dealt with in great style
61.6 Agarkar to GW Flower, FOUR, Flower could be thanking Agarkar for
this, juicy half volley outside the off stump, smashed through
covers for four!
End of over 62 (8 runs) Zimbabwe 183/6 (trail by 54 runs)
AB Agarkar 17-5-49-0 (1nb) - Club House End
AM Blignaut 0* (2b) GW Flower 31* (96b 5x4)
62.1 Tendulkar to Blignaut, FOUR, full toss, the third one bowled to
Blignaut, doesn't let this opportunity go, cracked through covers
for four
62.2 Tendulkar to Blignaut, no run, bounce and turn for Tendulkar,
Blignaut has no clue about how to deal with it, keeps it away some
how
62.3 Tendulkar to Blignaut, no run, played defensively on the on side
62.4 Tendulkar to Blignaut, no run, tossed up, outside the off, goes for
the big drive, smart piece of fielding
62.5 Tendulkar to Blignaut, (noball) no run, Tendulkar over steps the
line, played defensively
62.5 Tendulkar to Blignaut, one run, on the pads, played down to fine
leg, takes one
62.6 Tendulkar to GW Flower, no run, pitchin gon off and spinning away,
goes for the sweep and misses it completely, dighe takes off the
bails, no damage done
End of over 63 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 189/6 (trail by 48 runs)
SR Tendulkar 3-0-12-1 (1nb) - City End
AM Blignaut 5* (8b 1x4) GW Flower 31* (97b 5x4)
63.1 Srinath to Blignaut, no run
63.2 Srinath to Blignaut, no run
63.3 Srinath to Blignaut, FOUR, on the pads, played down to fine leg for
four! good piece of timing in that stroke, played it very late
63.4 Srinath to Blignaut, no run, full in length, yorker, dug out safely
63.5 Srinath to Blignaut, FOUR, short of a length, outside the off,
cracks it wide of point, ball screams to the fence for four
63.6 Srinath to Blignaut, no run, bouncer! restricts the scoring,
batsman ducks underneath it
End of over 64 (8 runs) Zimbabwe 197/6 (trail by 40 runs)
J Srinath 14-3-38-0 (1w) - Club House End
GW Flower 31* (97b 5x4) AM Blignaut 13* (14b 3x4)
64.1 Tendulkar to GW Flower, no run, flighted outside the off stump,
played with his pad
64.2 Tendulkar to GW Flower, one run, full toss, outside the of, pushed
to mid-off
64.3 Tendulkar to Blignaut, SIX, on leg and middle, swung high over mid-
wicket for a huge six
64.4 Tendulkar to Blignaut, no run, well tossed up, outside the off,
played in defense
64.5 Tendulkar to Blignaut, no run, tossed up, cracks it to mid-off
64.6 Tendulkar to Blignaut, no run, quicker delivery, almost a bouncer,
through to Dighe
End of over 65 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 204/6 (trail by 33 runs)
SR Tendulkar 4-0-19-1 (1nb) - City End
GW Flower 32* (99b 5x4) AM Blignaut 19* (18b 3x4 1x6)
65.1 Srinath to GW Flower, FOUR, half volley outside the off, crashed
through covers for four
65.2 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, bowling around the wicket, angling
the ball form leg to off, plays in defense
65.3 Srinath to GW Flower, one run, on the pads, playd off his hips,
down to fine leg for an easy single
65.4 Srinath to Blignaut, no run, short outside the off, plays it square
of the wicket to one of the two gully fielders
65.5 Srinath to Blignaut, no run, very good bouncer indeed, following
the batsman, has to take a late evasive action
65.6 Srinath to Blignaut, FOUR, stand and deliver! hits it through the
line, ball races to the fence through mid-off
End of over 66 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 213/6 (trail by 24 runs)
J Srinath 15-3-47-0 (1w) - Club House End
GW Flower 37* (102b 6x4) AM Blignaut 23* (21b 4x4 1x6)
66.1 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, played to short leg
66.2 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, played defensively to it on
the off side
66.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, pushes the ball to silly
point
66.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, tossed up, outside the off,
pushed back down the track
66.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, pitched on leg stump,
spinning away
66.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, one run, plays it towards mid-wicket
take a single. Thats Tea
End of over 67 (1 run) Zimbabwe 214/6 (trail by 23 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 15-4-46-2 - City End
GW Flower 38* (108b 6x4) AM Blignaut 23* (21b 4x4 1x6)
We will be back with you in 20 mins
We will be back with you in 20 mins
Match State: Tea - Day 2
Welcome back for the post Tea Session
67.1 Srinath to GW Flower, two runs, on the pads, tucked down to long
leg, Nehra comes around from fine leg, two runs for that
67.2 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, plays defensively to a good length
ball
67.3 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, fired in on middle and leg, goes up
on his toes and pushes it to mid-wicket
67.4 Srinath to GW Flower, two runs, on the pads, eases it through the
on side, takes two for that stroke
67.5 Srinath to GW Flower, FOUR, short and wide outside the off stump,
begs to be hit, Flower gives it the required punishment, through
covers for four
67.6 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, bouncer! Srinath has had enough,
eight runs scored so far of the over, bounces one high over
Flower's head, through to Dighe
End of over 68 (8 runs) Zimbabwe 222/6 (trail by 15 runs)
J Srinath 16-3-55-0 (1w) - Club House End
AM Blignaut 23* (21b 4x4 1x6) GW Flower 46* (114b 7x4)
Harbhajan Singh to bowl to Arnoldus Blignaut who bats left-handed
68.1 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run, tossed up, on off stump,
pushed to silly point
68.2 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, three runs, bowled around the stumps,
Blignaut gives it the full charge, off the thick edge flies over
covers, three runs for that stroke
68.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, tossed up, outside the
off,played withhis front pad
68.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, spinning ever so slowly from
outside the off, Flower pushes it to the covers.
68.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, that one did the over spin,
almost went like a leg break, beaten
68.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, one run, short and spinning in
slowly, punched towards mid-wicket, takes one for that
End of over 69 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 226/6 (trail by 11 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 16-4-50-2 - City End
GW Flower 47* (118b 7x4) AM Blignaut 26* (23b 4x4 1x6)
69.1 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, bowled at 83 mph, outside the off,
played in defense
69.2 Srinath to GW Flower, one run, powerful square cut, straight to SS
Das who is there as the sweeper cover
69.3 Srinath to Blignaut, one run, bouncer, angling in to the left-
hander, hit on the gloves as well as the chest, Flower calls him
through for a single
69.4 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, played defensively
69.5 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, bowled at 82.7 mph, on middle and
off, Flower walks forward and plays it back to the bowler
69.6 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, bouncer! sails high over Flower's
head. Srinath has been bowling a bouncer to finish the over
End of over 70 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 228/6 (trail by 9 runs)
J Srinath 17-3-57-0 (1w) - Club House End
AM Blignaut 27* (24b 4x4 1x6) GW Flower 48* (123b 7x4)
Zimbabwe need another ten runs to take the first innings lead
70.1 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run, outside teh off, left alone
70.2 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run, tossed up, outside the off,
Blignaut dances down the track, inside edge on to the pads
70.3 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, one run, on the pads, tucked around
the corner for an easy single, nine more needed for the lead
70.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, quicker one, raps Flower on
the pads, spinning a bit too much
70.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, forward in defense to a
flighted ball
70.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, keeps low, tucked straight to
short leg
End of over 71 (1 run) Zimbabwe 229/6 (trail by 8 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 17-4-51-2 - City End
AM Blignaut 28* (27b 4x4 1x6) GW Flower 48* (126b 7x4)
71.1 Srinath to Blignaut, no run, bowling around the wicket, angling the
ball in, played to mid-off
71.2 Srinath to Blignaut, no run, gets right behind the ball, plays it
down defensively
71.3 Srinath to Blignaut, no run, outside teh off stump, knocks the ball
hard onto the pitch, one bounce to mid-off
71.4 Srinath to Blignaut, no run, short and rising, hits the arm guard,
falls short of Das at short leg
71.5 Srinath to Blignaut, no run, short and rising outside the off,
keeps Blignaut quiet
71.6 Srinath to Blignaut, no run, pushes it into covers, wants a single,
Flower shouts NO
End of over 72 (maiden) Zimbabwe 229/6 (trail by 8 runs)
J Srinath 18-4-57-0 (1w) - Club House End
GW Flower 48* (126b 7x4) AM Blignaut 28* (33b 4x4 1x6)
72.1 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, bat and pad close together,
ball pops up on the leg side, loud shouts of catch it, no damage
done
72.2 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, one run, turned away to square leg,
sweetly times, one run
72.3 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, one run, played towards mid-on takes
single
72.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, one run, short, outside teh leg
stump, pulls it around, thats his Fifty!
Good knock this by Grant Flower taking Zimbabwe just 6 runs away
from first innings lead
72.5 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run, swings it from outside the
off, straight into Das' body
72.6 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run, loud shout for caught behind,
turned and bounced a lot, Dighe and Harbhajan go up immediately,
not out says the umpire
End of over 73 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 232/6 (trail by 5 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 18-4-54-2 - City End
GW Flower 50* (129b 7x4) AM Blignaut 29* (36b 4x4 1x6)
73.1 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, outside teh off, left alone
73.2 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, bowled at 82.5, outside the off,
through to the keeper.
73.3 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, what a shot! half volley, driven
straight to mid-off
73.4 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, driven straight back to the bowler
73.5 Srinath to GW Flower, FOUR, short and rising, goes for the big cut,
thick edge on it, goes over the slips for four!
two runs away from the first innings lead
73.6 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, angling in to the batsman, played
defensively
End of over 74 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 236/6 (trail by 1 runs)
J Srinath 19-4-61-0 (1w) - Club House End
AM Blignaut 29* (36b 4x4 1x6) GW Flower 54* (135b 8x4)
74.1 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, SIX, charges down the track and cracks
it high and high over covers for maximum, Six all the way and that
takes them past the Indian score in style
74.2 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run, plays it down to the on side
74.3 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, OUT: pitched outside the off stump,
spinning away, beaten on the big drive, Dighe takes the ball and
does the rest, stumped!
Zimbabwe 242/7, Partnership of 67
AM Blignaut st Dighe b Harbhajan Singh 35 (39b 4x4 2x6)
GW Flower 54* (135b 8x4) Harbhajan Singh 18.3-4-60-3
Harbhajan Singh picks up his third wicket. End of a good
partnership that yielded 67 runs
74.4 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, sharp turn towards the on side,
left alone
74.5 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, pushed to mid-on
74.6 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, forward in defense
End of over 75 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 242/7 (lead by 5 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 19-4-60-3 - City End
GW Flower 54* (135b 8x4) TJ Friend 0* (3b)
75.1 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, played defensively down the track
75.2 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, full on the off stump, pushesit hard
towards mid-off, Flower takes a couple of steps forward
75.3 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, pads up to it, hit
on the pad way outside the line, ball not going anywhere near the
stumps, big shout for lbw, rightly not out
75.4 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, angling the ball into the bat, Flower
keeps it out
75.5 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, watches it go
through
75.6 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, left alone
End of over 76 (maiden) Zimbabwe 242/7 (lead by 5 runs)
J Srinath 20-5-61-0 (1w) - Club House End
TJ Friend 0* (3b) GW Flower 54* (141b 8x4)
76.1 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, tossed up, bat and pad close
together, defended
76.2 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, one run, plays it down to backward of
square, gets one
76.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, one run, on the pads, played behind
square for a single
76.4 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, stretches forward in defense
76.5 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, outside the off, over spin on
it, goes straight through, even has Dighe in some trouble
76.6 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, gets right back at that ball,
plays it defensively rather comfortably
End of over 77 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 244/7 (lead by 7 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 20-4-62-3 - City End
GW Flower 55* (142b 8x4) TJ Friend 1* (8b)
77.1 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, played with a straight bat, compact
front foot defensive stroke
77.2 Srinath to GW Flower, one run, punches it of his toes to point,
Badani has to move around to stop it.
77.3 Srinath to Friend, no run, short pitched, sliding outside the leg,
brushes something on its way through to Dighe, big shout and
celebration in the Indian camp, Umpire De Silva will have none of
that
77.4 Srinath to Friend, no run, played to Dravid at square leg
77.5 Srinath to Friend, no run, tries a yorker, inside edge on to the
pad. Friend in all kind of trouble
77.6 Srinath to Friend, two runs, pushes it firmly to mid-on, good chase
by the man in the in-field, two runs
End of over 78 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 247/7 (lead by 10 runs)
J Srinath 21-5-64-0 (1w) - Club House End
GW Flower 56* (144b 8x4) TJ Friend 3* (12b)
78.1 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, one run, slow turn from off to leg,
pushed to mid-on for a single
78.2 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, played in defense
78.3 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, tossed up, stretches forward in
defense
78.4 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, one run, turns it to leg-gully, Dravid
cannot latch on to that catch
78.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, tries a yorker, dug out
78.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run
End of over 79 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 249/7 (lead by 12 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 21-4-64-3 - City End
TJ Friend 4* (15b) GW Flower 57* (147b 8x4)
79.1 Srinath to Friend, no run
79.2 Srinath to Friend, one run, played down to fine leg
79.3 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, short of a length, rising outside teh
off, played in defense
79.4 Srinath to GW Flower, one run, on the pads, tucked around the
corner for an easy single, batsmen walk through to complete the
run
79.5 Srinath to Friend, three runs, driven on the rise through mid-on,
no protection there, takes three valuable runs
79.6 Srinath to GW Flower, two runs, over pitched, classy cover drive,
flower on song, takes two runs for that sweetly timed stroke
End of over 80 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 256/7 (lead by 19 runs)
J Srinath 22-5-71-0 (1w) - Club House End
TJ Friend 8* (18b) GW Flower 60* (150b 8x4)
80.1 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, two runs, on the pads, spinning further
down the leg, helped down to fine leg, takes two quick runs
80.2 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, one run, bowling around the wicket to
the right hander, faster o, played down to third man
80.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, tosed up, outside teh off,
Flower plays with the pad
80.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, tosed up, outside teh off,
Flower has not intention of playing that, puts his pad forward
80.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, lot of spin and bounce as
Dighe has to take it outside the leg stump
80.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, tossed up, Flower dirves it
to mid-off
End of over 81 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 259/7 (lead by 22 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 22-4-67-3 - City End
TJ Friend 11* (20b) GW Flower 60* (154b 8x4)
Nehra comes into the attack. New ball taken after 81 overs
81.1 Nehra to Friend, no run, fired wide outside the off stump, Friend
watches the new ball go through to the keeper. Friend usually
bowls with one of those new balls
81.2 Nehra to Friend, no run, swinging in, hit on the thigh pad, no run
attempted
81.3 Nehra to Friend, no run, swinging in to the batsman, keeps it away
from harm, using his bat and more of the pad
81.4 Nehra to Friend, no run, friend has no big idea about that ball as
it comes back after pitching, he leaves it alone
81.5 Nehra to Friend, two runs, bowls it full on the pads, good on-
drive, easy two runs there as Srinath struggles to catch up with
it
81.6 Nehra to Friend, no run, played defensively, back to the bowler.
That is Drinks
End of over 82 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 261/7 (lead by 24 runs)
A Nehra 17-3-50-3 - Club House End
GW Flower 60* (154b 8x4) TJ Friend 13* (26b)
Match State: Drinks
Agarkar to share the new ball with Nehra
82.1 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, outside teh off and through to the
keeper
82.2 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, outside teh off stump, not much of
movement in the air or off the ground, left alone
82.3 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, outside teh off, from a good length,
moving away a shade, left alone
82.4 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, gets the outswinger to work, beats
the batsman with a beauty
82.5 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, full in length, on middle and leg,
played in defense
82.6 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, quick one, outside th eof ,swinging
away from the batsman, exaggerated away movement after it went
past the batsman
End of over 83 (maiden) Zimbabwe 261/7 (lead by 24 runs)
AB Agarkar 18-6-49-0 (1nb) - City End
TJ Friend 13* (26b) GW Flower 60* (160b 8x4)
83.1 Nehra to Friend, two runs, on the pads, tucked around neatly,
friend growing in confidently, takes two runs
83.2 Nehra to Friend, no run, punches it off the backfoot to covers
83.3 Nehra to Friend, no run, short and rising, steps away from the line
and plays it on the of side, Badani stops what might have been
four runs
83.4 Nehra to Friend, no run
83.5 Nehra to Friend, no run
83.6 Nehra to Friend, no run
End of over 84 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 263/7 (lead by 26 runs)
A Nehra 18-3-52-3 - Club House End
GW Flower 60* (160b 8x4) TJ Friend 15* (32b)
84.1 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run
84.2 Agarkar to GW Flower, FOUR, on the pads, played sweetly through
mid-wicket for four
84.3 Agarkar to GW Flower, FOUR, digs it short, inviting Flower to go
for the cut, plays it in style, four runs!
84.4 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run
84.5 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, pitches it up, outside the off stump,
beats the bat with swing and pace. Agarkar has bowled well today,
unlucky not to have picked up a wicket so far
84.6 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, bowled at 85 mph, on off stump,
defended.
End of over 85 (8 runs) Zimbabwe 271/7 (lead by 34 runs)
AB Agarkar 19-6-57-0 (1nb) - City End
TJ Friend 15* (32b) GW Flower 68* (166b 10x4)
85.1 Nehra to Friend, no run, pitched on leg and middle, kept down by
Friend.
85.2 Nehra to Friend, no run, pitched outside the off stump, seaming
away, enough to beat Friend's forward prod
85.3 Nehra to Friend, no run, angling away from the bat, Friend manages
to play a copybook cover drive, hits air not ball
85.4 Nehra to Friend, no run, pitched on leg stump, good bounce, hit on
the thigh pad
85.5 Nehra to Friend, OUT: full in length, pitched on off stump,
straightening, beats the attempted cover drive, bowled through the
gate, sound of timber rattling is all Friend hears
Zimbabwe 271/8, Partnership of 29
TJ Friend b Nehra 15 (37b 0x4 0x6)
GW Flower 68* (166b 10x4) A Nehra 18.5-3-52-4
85.6 Nehra to Murphy, no run, rapped on the pads,
End of over 86 (maiden) Zimbabwe 271/8 (lead by 34 runs)
A Nehra 19-4-52-4 - Club House End
GW Flower 68* (166b 10x4) BA Murphy 0* (1b)
86.1 Agarkar to GW Flower, one run, just short of a length and on the
off, defended away
86.2 Agarkar to Murphy, no run, outside the off stump, through to the
keeper.
86.3 Agarkar to Murphy, no run, swinging away from the bat, left alone
86.4 Agarkar to Murphy, no run, goes right back, and punches it to
covers
86.5 Agarkar to Murphy, no run, beauty of a ball, squares up the batsman
completely, beats him with good pace, bounce and movement, Murphy
not good enough to edge that one
86.6 Agarkar to Murphy, no run, played indefense on the of side
End of over 87 (1 run) Zimbabwe 272/8 (lead by 35 runs)
AB Agarkar 20-6-58-0 (1nb) - City End
GW Flower 69* (167b 10x4) BA Murphy 0* (6b)
87.1 Nehra to GW Flower, no run
87.2 Nehra to GW Flower, one run, played down to third man, takes one
87.3 Nehra to Murphy, FOUR, squares Murphy up, thick outside edge, falls
just wide of Ganguly at third slip, four runs!
87.4 Nehra to Murphy, two runs, on the pads, flicked away behind square
for two good runs
87.5 Nehra to Murphy, no run, big shout for lbw, not out says the
umpire, pitched on middle and off and sliding away, not offering a
shot, hit in line
87.6 Nehra to Murphy, FOUR, fires it full on the pads, adds insult to
injury, through long leg for four
End of over 88 (11 runs) Zimbabwe 283/8 (lead by 46 runs)
A Nehra 20-4-63-4 - Club House End
GW Flower 70* (169b 10x4) BA Murphy 10* (10b 2x4)
88.1 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, pitched up, on off stump, driven to
mid-on
88.2 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, bouncer! trying to unsettle Grant
Flower, what a waste, Flower watches it sail high over his head
88.3 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, pushes it firmly back to the bowler
88.4 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, on the off stump, from a good length,
plays it to mid-off
88.5 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, outside the off stump, seaming away,
left alone
88.6 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, outside the off stump, seaming away
from the batsman, left alone
End of over 89 (maiden) Zimbabwe 283/8 (lead by 46 runs)
AB Agarkar 21-7-58-0 (1nb) - City End
BA Murphy 10* (10b 2x4) GW Flower 70* (175b 10x4)
89.1 Nehra to Murphy, FOUR, Murphy doing wonders to the Zimbabwe score,
edges one over slips for four to the third man fence
89.2 Nehra to Murphy, no run, short of a length, pitching outside the
leg stump, hit on the pads, appeal for lbw, not out
89.3 Nehra to Murphy, no run, short of a length, hits bat and then pads,
looks for a single, decide against
89.4 Nehra to Murphy, no run, on the pads, plays it to square leg
89.5 Nehra to Murphy, no run, on the pads, pushed to mid-on
89.6 Nehra to Murphy, no run, fires it too wide outside the off, left
alone
End of over 90 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 287/8 (lead by 50 runs)
A Nehra 21-4-67-4 - Club House End
GW Flower 70* (175b 10x4) BA Murphy 14* (16b 3x4)
90.1 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, slower ball, defended
90.2 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run
90.3 Agarkar to GW Flower, two runs, on the pads, tucked around the
corner
90.4 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, outside the off stump, left through
to the keeper.
90.5 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, outside the off stump, flower looks
at it, offers no stroke as it goes to Dighe
90.6 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, good sharp bouncer, Flower takes
evasive action
End of over 91 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 289/8 (lead by 52 runs)
AB Agarkar 22-7-60-0 (1nb) - City End
BA Murphy 14* (16b 3x4) GW Flower 72* (181b 10x4)
91.1 Nehra to Murphy, no run, playd back down the track, defensively
91.2 Nehra to Murphy, no run, outside the off, ball keeps low on its way
to the keeper.
91.3 Nehra to Murphy, no run, Murphy plays at it, outside the off stump,
seaming away, beaten
91.4 Nehra to Murphy, no run, angling away from the batsman, Murphy
plays an exaggerated off drive, plays a bit too late, through to
keeper.
91.5 Nehra to Murphy, no run, leaves it through to the keeper.
91.6 Nehra to Murphy, no run
End of over 92 (maiden) Zimbabwe 289/8 (lead by 52 runs)
A Nehra 22-5-67-4 - Club House End
GW Flower 72* (181b 10x4) BA Murphy 14* (22b 3x4)
Srinath brought into the attack
92.1 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
92.2 Srinath to GW Flower, no run
92.3 Srinath to GW Flower, no run
92.4 Srinath to GW Flower, no run
92.5 Srinath to GW Flower, one run, outside the off stump, pushes it
just infront of the wicket on the off side, takes a single
92.6 Srinath to Murphy, two runs, tries a yorker, ends up bowling a full
toss on the leg stump, flicked down to long leg, two runs for that
stroke
End of over 93 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 292/8 (lead by 55 runs)
J Srinath 23-5-74-0 (1w) - City End
GW Flower 73* (186b 10x4) BA Murphy 16* (23b 3x4)
93.1 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, on middle and off, played defensively
93.2 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, up to the batsman, on the off stump,
pushed in defense. Umpire De Silva taking a good look at Nehra's
footmarks on the pitch.
93.3 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, through to the keeper, Flower has
nothing to do with it.
93.4 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, outside the off stump, goes through to
the keeper
93.5 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, seaming away from a
good length, left alone
93.6 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, wide outside the off stump, Flower has
nothing to do with it.
End of over 94 (maiden) Zimbabwe 292/8 (lead by 55 runs)
A Nehra 23-6-67-4 - Club House End
BA Murphy 16* (23b 3x4) GW Flower 73* (192b 10x4)
94.1 Srinath to Murphy, no run, short and rising, outside the off,
Murphy keeps it down
94.2 Srinath to Murphy, no run, full on middle and off, Murphy does well
to keep it away
94.3 Srinath to Murphy, no run, played comfortably to leg gully
94.4 Srinath to Murphy, no run, outside the off, Murphy has no idea of
playing at it
94.5 Srinath to Murphy, no run, short rising outside the leg stump, the
trap being laid here, to get Murphy caught at leg gully, he keps
the ball down
94.6 Srinath to Murphy, no run, Murphy goes up on his toes and plays it
in front of the wicket. Not a good ploy employed by Srinath to get
a number 10 batsman out
End of over 95 (maiden) Zimbabwe 292/8 (lead by 55 runs)
J Srinath 24-6-74-0 (1w) - City End
GW Flower 73* (192b 10x4) BA Murphy 16* (29b 3x4)
95.1 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, bowling around the wicket, plays it
down to fine leg, refuses to take the single, guarding Murphy.
95.2 Nehra to GW Flower, FOUR, over pitched outside the off, Flower has
no problems playing that, puts his feet forward and whacks it
through covers, four!
95.3 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, Nehra comes back strongly, bowls a
bouncer, effective way of keeping the batsman quiet
95.4 Nehra to GW Flower, one run, played down to third man for an easy
single, they take it
95.5 Nehra to Murphy, no run, short and rising outside the leg stump,
played forward of square, Murhy not interested in a single
95.6 Nehra to Murphy, no run, juicy half volley, cracking drive, finds
harbhajan Singh
End of over 96 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 297/8 (lead by 60 runs)
A Nehra 24-6-72-4 - Club House End
GW Flower 78* (196b 11x4) BA Murphy 16* (31b 3x4)
96.1 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, leaves it alone
96.2 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, goes right behind the ball and defends
96.3 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, gets right behind the ball, defends
it safely
96.4 Srinath to GW Flower, one run, pushes it to the covers, takes the
single, leaving Murphy with 2 balls to negotiate
96.5 Srinath to Murphy, no run, goes past the outside edge, Murphy
living dangerously
96.6 Srinath to Murphy, no run, angling in to the batsman, gets right
behind it, plays it neatly to mid-on
End of over 97 (1 run) Zimbabwe 298/8 (lead by 61 runs)
J Srinath 25-6-75-0 (1w) - City End
GW Flower 79* (200b 11x4) BA Murphy 16* (33b 3x4)
Four more overs to be bowled today
Agarkar comes into bowl
97.1 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, through to the
keeper
97.2 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, punched to deep mid-on, do not go
through for the single
97.3 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, goes right forward and defends it
97.4 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, real nasty bouncer, ducks underneath,
just in time
97.5 Agarkar to GW Flower, one run, takes the single with one ball to go
in the over, played to mid-wicket
97.6 Agarkar to Murphy, no run, dropped! Agarkar finds the edge after a
long day of bowling, tendulkar puts it down. That was a sitter,
should have been taken
End of over 98 (1 run) Zimbabwe 299/8 (lead by 62 runs)
AB Agarkar 23-7-61-0 (1nb) - Club House End
GW Flower 80* (205b 11x4) BA Murphy 16* (34b 3x4)
98.1 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, left alone
98.2 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, left through to the keeper
98.3 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, outside the off stump, misses the
outside edge on its way to the keeper
98.4 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, Flower has a rush of blood, goes for
a big square cut, beaten
98.5 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, outside teh off, through to the
keeper.
98.6 Srinath to GW Flower, wide: no run, digs it short, bouncer, too
high says umpire Robinson, calls it wide
Three hundred up for Zimbabwe
98.6 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, played defensively
End of over 99 (1 run) Zimbabwe 300/8 (lead by 63 runs)
J Srinath 26-6-76-0 (2w) - City End
BA Murphy 16* (34b 3x4) GW Flower 80* (211b 11x4)
99.1 Agarkar to Murphy, one run, pushes to mid-on takes the single,
Murphy should not have been given that easy single, Flower is back
on strike now
99.2 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, played defensively
99.3 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, full on middle and leg, played to
mid-on
99.4 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, outside teh off stump, through to the
keeper.
99.5 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, Flower knocks it towards the on side,
Murphy looks for the single, they don't take it
99.6 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, Bouncer! through to the keeper
End of over 100 (1 run) Zimbabwe 301/8 (lead by 64 runs)
AB Agarkar 24-7-62-0 (1nb) - Club House End
BA Murphy 17* (35b 3x4) GW Flower 80* (216b 11x4)
Harbhajan Singh to bowl
100.1 Harbhajan Singh to Murphy, no run, spinning in , hits the batsman
high on the pads, loud shout, not out
100.2 Harbhajan Singh to Murphy, no run, plays it defensively
100.3 Harbhajan Singh to Murphy, no run, beaten outside the off Dighe
takes the bails off, loud shout for stumped, Third umpire called
in, not out
100.4 Harbhajan Singh to Murphy, no run, tossed up, Murphy does well to
play it defensively
100.5 Harbhajan Singh to Murphy, no run, stretches forward, covers the
line of the ball, played in defense
Last ball of the day to be bowled, field being shuffled around
100.6 Harbhajan Singh to Murphy, no run, faster one, Murphy has no
problems dealing with that, fends it safely.
End of over 101 (maiden) Zimbabwe 301/8 (lead by 64 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 23-5-67-3 - City End
GW Flower 80* (216b 11x4) BA Murphy 17* (41b 3x4)
That is close of play on Day Two
Match State: Stumps - Day 2
Grant Flower keeps the flower Power going with an unbeaten 80 as
Zimbabwe take a vital 64 runs lead with two first innings wicket
in hand.
Zimbabwe started the day on 31/1 and have scores 270 runs in 90
overs in the day.
Andy flower played yet another brilliant innings today, taking 14
runs off the first four balls of the Harbhajan Singh's first over.
He was subsequently dismissed caught bat pad off the last ball of
the over.
Ebrahim was alooking good for his maiden Test fifty, but played all
over a full length quick one from harbhajan singh, to be trapped
lbw for 49
Streak made a solid 40 before he was bowled by Tendulkar, the ball
hitting his front pad and then rolling on to the stumps.
All the while Grant Flower played like the Grant flower the opening
batsman we all know of.
Flower played his favourite cut shot to perfection and played some
rousing cover drives, he has hit 11 boundaries in his unbeaten 80
so far.
Blignaut played a cameo,a quickfire 35 off 39 balls. He hit a huge
six to take Zimbabwe past the India score of 237
Friend too payed well giving good support to Grant Flower, making
15 runs
Brian Murphy remained unbeaten on 17, showing a lot of grit and
determination.
Indian bowlers toiled all day along, Harbhajan Singh picked up
three wickets to fall today. Tendulkar picked the wicket of Streak
and Nehra claimed one to make it four for the innings.
Agarkar bowled well and deserved to pick some wickets. he bowled
with lot of pace and beat the bat on unemrous ocassion. He was
distinctly unluck to see Tendulkar put down a sitter in the
closing stages of day 2
Srinath was ordinary for most part of the day, leaving a lot to be
deserved.
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of the second Test between India and Zimbabwe
Grant Flower with an inspired 80 not out has led the Zimbabwe
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The Zimbabweans have a lead of 64 thus far and will be keen to
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101.1 Srinath to GW Flower, no run
101.2 Srinath to GW Flower, no run
101.3 Srinath to GW Flower, no run
101.4 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, short and on the off, inside edged
onto the body, the 'unmentionables' painful blow that
101.5 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, full and outside the off, left well
alone
101.6 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, left alone once more and that's the end of the first over
of the third day
End of over 102 (maiden) Zimbabwe 301/8 (lead by 64 runs)
J Srinath 27-7-76-0 (2w) - Club House End
BA Murphy 17* (41b 3x4) GW Flower 80* (222b 11x4)
Spin at one end in the form of Harbhajan Singh
102.1 Harbhajan Singh to Murphy, no run, well flighted, full and on the
off, defended carefully
102.2 Harbhajan Singh to Murphy, no run, on the pads and a bit quicker,
whipped to midwicket
102.3 Harbhajan Singh to Murphy, OUT: just outside the off, full length,
ball loops and dips nicely, Murphy goes for an expansive drive and
is beaten all ends up, the ball turns, sneaks through bat and pad
and knocks over the off stump
Zimbabwe 301/9, Partnership of 30
BA Murphy b Harbhajan Singh 17 (44b 3x4 0x6)
GW Flower 80* (222b 11x4) Harbhajan Singh 23.3-5-67-4
102.4 Harbhajan Singh to Watambwa, no run
102.5 Harbhajan Singh to Watambwa, no run
102.6 Harbhajan Singh to Watambwa, two runs, full and far outside the
off, Watambwa drives, the ball goes off the edge to the vacant
third man area
End of over 103 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 303/9 (lead by 66 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 24-5-69-4 - City End
GW Flower 80* (222b 11x4) BT Watambwa 2* (3b)
103.1 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, no mocement in the air or off the wicket, defended down
carefully to the man at point with an angled bat
103.2 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, pushed through a bit fuller from wide
of the crease, drive played with soft hands, the ball goes off the
inside edge to the on side
103.3 Srinath to GW Flower, (noball) no run, full again and slanted into
the pads, Srinath oversteps
103.3 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, full and on the off, driven to the
off side watchfully
103.4 Srinath to GW Flower, one run, just short of a length and outyside
the off, steered away to third man
103.5 Srinath to Watambwa, (noball) no run, another one full and outside
the off, left alone a no-ball to boot
103.5 Srinath to Watambwa, no run, full and on the off, defended back
down the wicket
103.6 Srinath to Watambwa, no run, good length ball just outside the off,
Watambwa plays at it and dabs the ball down to the off side with
the full face of the bat
End of over 104 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 306/9 (lead by 69 runs)
J Srinath 28-7-79-0 (2w 2nb) - Club House End
GW Flower 81* (227b 11x4) BT Watambwa 2* (6b)
104.1 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, full and outside the off, top
spinner, left alone
104.2 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, full and on the off, this one
spins in, padded away
104.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, one run, full and outside the of,
driven past mid off
104.4 Harbhajan Singh to Watambwa, bye: FOUR, short and way down the leg
side, Dighe makes a mess of the ball behind the stumps, India's
Test keeper has no clue abouth that one
104.5 Harbhajan Singh to Watambwa, no run
104.6 Harbhajan Singh to Watambwa, no run
End of over 105 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 311/9 (lead by 74 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 25-5-70-4 - City End
GW Flower 82* (230b 11x4) BT Watambwa 2* (9b)
105.1 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, full, straight and on middle and off,
nothing penetrative about Srinath this morning, defended back down
the wicket with ease
105.2 Srinath to GW Flower, two runs, full and on the middle and leg,
driven wide of the bowler to the on side, long on collects and
returns the ball as the batsmen get two
One wonders why the Indian captain is fielding at long on
105.3 Srinath to GW Flower, no run
105.4 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, played back down the pitch to the off side
105.5 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, fullish and just outside the off,
left alone easily
105.6 Srinath to GW Flower, one run, just short of a length and outside
the off driven off the back foot to the sweeper on the off side
fence
End of over 106 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 314/9 (lead by 77 runs)
J Srinath 29-7-82-0 (2w 2nb) - Club House End
GW Flower 85* (236b 11x4) BT Watambwa 2* (9b)
106.1 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, full and on the pads, inside
edged to the on side
106.2 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, short and on the pads,
turning to the on side, pulled away but straight to the fielder at
the on side fence
106.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run
106.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, full and on the off, padded
away down the wicket
106.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, one run, just short of a length and
on the pads, whipped to the on side for a quick single
106.6 Harbhajan Singh to Watambwa, no run, full and on the off, defended,
Watambwa safely negotiates that ball safely
End of over 107 (1 run) Zimbabwe 315/9 (lead by 78 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 26-5-71-4 - City End
GW Flower 86* (241b 11x4) BT Watambwa 2* (10b)
One should remember that Watambwa has come out with a runner - Andy
Flower is running for him. This is because of a hamstring strain
Watambwa sustained earlier in the match
107.1 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, played back down the wicket
107.2 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, full and on the off, driven to the
man at mid off
107.3 Srinath to GW Flower, OUT: full and outside the off, the ball
slants away a touch and Flower takes the bait and goes for it, the
edge flies to slip, VVS Laxman dives across and takes a superb
catch diving low
Zimbabwe 315/10, Partnership of 14
GW Flower c Laxman b Srinath 86 (244b 11x4 0x6)
BT Watambwa 2* (10b) J Srinath 29.3-7-82-1 (2w 2nb)
That is the end of the Zimbabwe innings
The lead is now 78, a handy one
Thanks mainly to an innings of great determination from Grant
Flower 86 (244 balls, 11 fours)
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Match State: Innings Break
Sameer Dighe coming out to bat with SS Das
0.1 Streak to Das, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
0.2 Streak to Das, no run, just short of a length and angling in to the
right hander, defended awkwardly
0.3 Streak to Das, no run, full and outside the off, Das watches it
carefully and lets it go
0.4 Streak to Das, no run, full, quick and outside the off, left alone
once more, good start from Streak, well left by Das
0.5 Streak to Das, no run, short, wide and far outside the off, the
ball swings away from the bat, left alone
0.6 Streak to Das, FOUR, good length and outside the off, Das goes for
a defense and can only edge the ball past the slip cordon, first
runs of the second innings off a streaky shot
End of over 1 (4 runs) India 4/0 (trail by 74 runs)
HH Streak 1-0-4-0 - City End
SS Dighe 0* (0b) SS Das 4* (6b 1x4)
1.1 Blignaut to Dighe, no run, full, and far too wide outside the off,
left alone easily, this is far too wide
1.2 Blignaut to Dighe, no run, even fuller than the previous ball,
pitches behind the line of the stumps even, wide too, left alone
1.3 Blignaut to Dighe, no run, full and outside the off, left alone,
Blignaut needs to make the batsmen play more
1.4 Blignaut to Dighe, no run, full and outside the off, ordinary stuff
from Blignaut, left alone
1.5 Blignaut to Dighe, no run, just short of a length and on the middle
and off, better line that, defended bac down the wicket off the
back foot
1.6 Blignaut to Dighe, FOUR, full and wide, Dighe can't stand it any
more, enough of being a spectator says the Mumbai stumper and
flays at that one, off the edge in the air but safely through the
fielders to the third man fence
End of over 2 (4 runs) India 8/0 (trail by 70 runs)
AM Blignaut 1-0-4-0 - Club House End
SS Das 4* (6b 1x4) SS Dighe 4* (6b 1x4)
2.1 Streak to Das, no run, full and on the off, shaping away from the
right hander, defended carefully
2.2 Streak to Das, no run, full and wide outside the off, left alone
2.3 Streak to Das, no run, good length ball on middle and off, the ball
climbs nicely off a good wicket, Das stands tall on his toes and
plays the ball down to his feet with soft hands
2.4 Streak to Das, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
2.5 Streak to Das, no run, full and outside the off once more, left
alone with ease by Das, who is fast looking like a quality opener
in the classical mould
2.6 Streak to Das, no run, just short of a length, outside the off and
good swing away from the bat, left alone carefully
End of over 3 (maiden) India 8/0 (trail by 70 runs)
HH Streak 2-1-4-0 - City End
SS Dighe 4* (6b 1x4) SS Das 4* (12b 1x4)
Spectators holding a banner that reads "Madondo - We miss you", a
sad day for world cricket recently when Trevor Madondo passed away
3.1 Blignaut to Dighe, no run, full and outside the off, no real pace,
vcertainly no need to play at that as an opening batsman, left
alone
3.2 Blignaut to Dighe, no run, full once more and too wide of the
stumps, left alone
3.3 Blignaut to Dighe, OUT: perfect length just outside the off, Dighe
goes fishing for that as though he was trying to catch a trout -
the result is inevitable, no fish in the bag, just a sinple catch
to keeper Andy Flower
India 8/1, Partnership of 8
SS Dighe c A Flower b Blignaut 4 (9b 1x4 0x6)
SS Das 4* (12b 1x4) AM Blignaut 1.3-0-4-1
There goes another failed experiment with makeshift openers for
India
3.4 Blignaut to Laxman, no run, fuller and on the pads, tapped to the
on side wristily
3.5 Blignaut to Laxman, no run, full again and way outside the off,
left alone with ease, the ball swings away just a touch, now even
Blignaut getting the ball to swing
3.6 Blignaut to Laxman, no run, full, fast and outside the off, Laxman
lets that go
End of over 4 (maiden) India 8/1 (trail by 70 runs)
AM Blignaut 2-1-4-1 - Club House End
SS Das 4* (12b 1x4) VVS Laxman 0* (3b)
4.1 Streak to Das, no run
4.2 Streak to Das, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
perfect line and length, left alone
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4.3 Streak to Das, no run, short of a length, outside the off, left
alone, no that's not an action replay, but could easily be
4.4 Streak to Das, no run, quicker one, attempted yorker, goes far down
the leg side, Das plays half a shot at that, safe and yet not the
best approach
4.5 Streak to Das, no run, fuller and on the off, defended to the on
side, the bat goes off the inside edge, bat and pad are close
together as they should be, sae approach from Das
4.6 Streak to Das, no run, full and on the off, the ball shapes away
just a touch and Das leans across and defends carefully
End of over 5 (maiden) India 8/1 (trail by 70 runs)
HH Streak 3-2-4-0 - City End
VVS Laxman 0* (3b) SS Das 4* (18b 1x4)
5.1 Blignaut to Laxman, FOUR, full and far outside the off, that has
been a trademark Laxman shot, front foot to the pitch of the ball,
full swing of the bat, willow meets leather and the ball races
through covers
5.2 Blignaut to Laxman, no run, just short of a length and far outside
the off, left alone
5.3 Blignaut to Laxman, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off once more, left alone
5.4 Blignaut to Laxman, no run, perfectly pitched ball on a good
length, in the cooridoor of uncertainty, Laxman dabs at it and
pretends to take the bat out of the way
5.5 Blignaut to Laxman, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, Laxman straddles the crease and angles the ball to point
5.6 Blignaut to Laxman, no run, just short of a length, closer to the
off stump, left alone
End of over 6 (4 runs) India 12/1 (trail by 66 runs)
AM Blignaut 3-1-8-1 - Club House End
SS Das 4* (18b 1x4) VVS Laxman 4* (9b 1x4)
6.1 Streak to Das, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
6.2 Streak to Das, no run, good length and outside the off, left alone
6.3 Streak to Das, no run, outside the off, shaping away, left alone,
the length again is just short of a length
6.4 Streak to Das, no run, good length outside the off, shaping away,
left alone as it is far too wide
6.5 Streak to Das, one run, fuller and on the middle and leg, clipped
awy to the on side with a wristy touch, quick single taken
6.6 Streak to Laxman, no run, good length and speared down the leg
side, into the pads, tapped away to the on side with soft hands
and the full face of the bat
End of over 7 (1 run) India 13/1 (trail by 65 runs)
HH Streak 4-2-5-0 - City End
SS Das 5* (23b 1x4) VVS Laxman 4* (10b 1x4)
7.1 Blignaut to Das, no run
7.2 Blignaut to Das, no run
7.3 Blignaut to Das, no run
7.4 Blignaut to Das, two runs
7.5 Blignaut to Das, no run
7.6 Blignaut to Das, no run
End of over 8 (3 runs) India 15/1 (trail by 63 runs)
AM Blignaut 4-1-10-1 - Club House End
VVS Laxman 4* (10b 1x4) SS Das 7* (29b 1x4)
8.1 Streak to Laxman, no run
8.2 Streak to Laxman, no run
8.3 Streak to Laxman, no run
8.4 Streak to Laxman, no run
8.5 Streak to Laxman, wide: no run
8.5 Streak to Laxman, no run
8.6 Streak to Laxman, no run
End of over 9 (1 run) India 16/1 (trail by 62 runs)
HH Streak 5-2-6-0 (1w) - City End
SS Das 7* (29b 1x4) VVS Laxman 4* (16b 1x4)
9.1 Blignaut to Das, no run
9.2 Blignaut to Das, no run
9.3 Blignaut to Das, no run, full and on the off and middle, driven
back past the bowler to the on side
9.4 Blignaut to Das, no run, full and on the off, played back down the
wicket
9.5 Blignaut to Das, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone well by Das, that ball climbed well of the wicket
9.6 Blignaut to Das, no run, just short of a length, angled in to
middle and leg, defended back down the wicket
End of over 10 (maiden) India 16/1 (trail by 62 runs)
AM Blignaut 5-2-10-1 - Club House End
VVS Laxman 4* (16b 1x4) SS Das 7* (35b 1x4)
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Travis Friend into the attack
10.1 Friend to Laxman, no run, full and way down the leg side, bad start
from Friend, left alone
10.2 Friend to Laxman, no run, too short and far too wide, cut hard at,
should have been left alone, the ball goes off the toe of the bat
to the fielder at slip off the bounce
10.3 Friend to Laxman, no run, shorter and on middle and leg, Friend has
the ability to make the ball bounce a bit extra, defended down
10.4 Friend to Laxman, one run, short ball far outside the off, Laxman
plays yet another indiscrete shot, hard pull attempted, Laxman
trying to fetch the ball from far outside the off, the ball goes
off the edge straight up in the air and lands just between the
keeper and fine leg
10.5 Friend to Das, no run
10.6 Friend to Das, no run, just short of a length and on the off, Das
seems to be the opposite of Laxman, careful and watchful while
Laxman is going for too much too early and gicing chances
End of over 11 (1 run) India 17/1 (trail by 61 runs)
TJ Friend 1-0-1-0 - City End
VVS Laxman 5* (20b 1x4) SS Das 7* (37b 1x4)
11.1 Blignaut to Laxman, FOUR, just short of a length and way outside
the off, Laxman leans back and punches the ball perfectly through
the covers, when Laxman can hit cover drives like that one doesn't
understand why he goes after all the short balls he gets
11.2 Blignaut to Laxman, FOUR, and once again Blignaut is short and
outside the off, this time Laxman stands tall and absolutely
crashes the ball through covers off the back foot, Laxman batting
like a millionaire here
11.3 Blignaut to Laxman, FOUR, short and on the pads, Laxman sees that
early, rocks back and pulls magnificently to the midwicket fence,
that is three boundaries in as many balls, Laxman on fire!
11.4 Blignaut to Laxman, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, this time Laxman watches the ball carefully and plays down to
the man at point
11.5 Blignaut to Laxman, three runs, short and outside the off once
more, bowling tere is suicide for Blignaut, Laxman stands tall
once mroe and punches through mid off, this time straightterand
the ball pulls up before the ropes, another high class shot that
11.6 Blignaut to Das, no run, good length ball outside the off, Das
leaves it alone, this is the right line and length to bowl to Das,
but not to Laxman
End of over 12 (15 runs) India 32/1 (trail by 46 runs)
AM Blignaut 6-2-25-1 - Club House End
VVS Laxman 20* (25b 4x4) SS Das 7* (38b 1x4)
12.1 Friend to Laxman, no run, quick, outside the off and short, Laxman
thinks about going for it and wisely holds back, left alone
12.2 Friend to Laxman, OUT: short and wide, Laxman in a state of very
high confidence goes for an unwise cut shot, the ball flies off
the bat to the man at point, Murphy bends low and scoops the ball
up inches from the turf
India 32/2, Partnership of 24
VVS Laxman c Murphy b Friend 20 (27b 4x4 0x6)
SS Das 7* (38b 1x4) TJ Friend 1.2-0-1-1
Bad shot from Laxman, the ball went very low to point and looked
like it might have just kissed the turf, perhaps Laxman can count
himself as a bit unlucky
12.3 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, short and wide outside the off, poked
at and missed, good ball that
12.4 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, Tendulkar shoulders arms and lets that one go
12.5 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and well outside the
off, the ball shapes away just a touch, Tendulkar watches it
carefully and lets oit go
12.6 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, and once again good length, outside
the off, Friend bowling a good line and length here, left alone
with ease
End of over 13 (maiden) India 32/2 (trail by 46 runs)
TJ Friend 2-1-1-1 - City End
SS Das 7* (38b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 0* (4b)
13.1 Blignaut to Das, no run, full and on the off, Das not perturbed by
proceeding around him, defended carefully
13.2 Blignaut to Das, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, played off the back foot to short covers
13.3 Blignaut to Das, no run, good length on middle and of, played back
down the wicket with the full face of the bat
13.4 Blignaut to Das, no run, back of a length and on the off, played
back down the wicket with soft hands
13.5 Blignaut to Das, no run, around the wicket from Blignaut, angled
away from the right hander, left alone
13.6 Blignaut to Das, no run, shortish and about a foot down the leg
side, left alone easily
End of over 14 (maiden) India 32/2 (trail by 46 runs)
AM Blignaut 7-3-25-1 - Club House End
SR Tendulkar 0* (4b) SS Das 7* (44b 1x4)
14.1 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and just outside the off, good
line and length, nice carry through to the keeper, left alone
14.2 Friend to Tendulkar, one run, full and on the pads, easy picking,
Tendulkar moves across the dtumps and flicks to fine leg
14.3 Friend to Das, no run, short, quick and drifting down the leg side,
left alone
14.4 Friend to Das, no run, on the middle and off, back of a length,
good bounce off the wicket, defended towards the bowler with the
softest of touches
14.5 Friend to Das, no run, short and a bit of width, cut hard but
straight to the man at point. Friend is in the middle of an
excellent spell here
14.6 Friend to Das, two runs, shortish and outside the off a bit of
width for Das to free his arms, the dimunitive opener does so and
chps the ball into the ground and wide of point
End of over 15 (3 runs) India 35/2 (trail by 43 runs)
TJ Friend 3-1-4-1 - City End
SR Tendulkar 1* (6b) SS Das 9* (48b 1x4)
15.1 Streak to Tendulkar, FOUR, full and on the off, overpitched even,
Tendulkar launches into a perfect off
15.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run
15.3 Streak to Tendulkar, two runs, just short of a length and slanting
onto the pads, whipped away through the
15.4 Streak to Tendulkar, FOUR, back of a length and outside the off,
Tendulkar launches into another boomin
15.5 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, fuller and slanting down the leg side,
Tendulkar moves across the stumps and t
15.6 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off this time,
Tendulkar brings his heavy bat down on the ball
End of over 16 (13 runs) India 45/2 (trail by 33 runs)
HH Streak 6-2-16-0 (1w) - Club House End
SS Das 9* (48b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 11* (12b 2x4)
16.1 Friend to Das, no run, back of a length and a touch outside the
off, the short Das gets high on his t
16.2 Friend to Das, no run, fuller and on the middle and leg, shaping
away just a touch, Das waits for the
16.3 Friend to Das, no run, back of a length and outside the off, left
well alone by Das
16.4 Friend to Das, no run, fuller still and outside the off, Das looks
at it carefully and lets it go thr
Friend bowling it around 130 kmph here, not bad pace at all, good
bounce as wel
16.5 Friend to Das, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
played away well to the man at poi
16.6 Friend to Das, one run, a touch short and on the pads, Das is back
and across in a flash and tucks t
End of over 17 (1 run) India 46/2 (trail by 32 runs)
TJ Friend 4-1-5-1 - City End
SS Das 10* (54b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 11* (12b 2x4)
17.1 Streak to Das, no run, full and far outside the off, left alone,
Streak has not been very good with h
17.2 Streak to Das, no run, short again and far outside the off, left
alone
17.3 Streak to Das, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, Das opens his
MCC Coaching Manual, flips to
17.4 Streak to Das, no run
17.5 Streak to Das, no run, full and on the off, played back to the
bowler
17.6 Streak to Das, no run
End of over 18 (4 runs) India 50/2 (trail by 28 runs)
HH Streak 7-2-20-0 (1w) - Club House End
SR Tendulkar 11* (12b 2x4) SS Das 14* (60b 2x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 3
The players are all back on the field, it is now Friend to
Tendulkar to start proceedings
18.1 Friend to Tendulkar, two runs, full and outside the off, Tendulkar
leans into the shot and laces the ball through covers
18.2 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
the ball shades way a touch and Tendulkar lets it go through to
the keeper
18.3 Friend to Tendulkar, no run
18.4 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, back of a length, outside the off,
left alone with ease
18.5 Friend to Tendulkar, two runs, just short of a length and outside
the leg stump, flicked away to the square leg area
18.6 Friend to Tendulkar, one run, fuller and on the off, Tendulkar
defends with bat and pad held close together, the inside goes onto
the pad and balloons up to the on side, no short leg fielder and
that's an easy single
End of over 19 (5 runs) India 55/2 (trail by 23 runs)
TJ Friend 5-1-10-1 - City End
SR Tendulkar 16* (18b 2x4) SS Das 14* (60b 2x4)
19.1 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, full, not much pace and outside the
off, left alone easily by Das
19.2 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, short and very wide outside the off,
a bit of away swing but that is a bit of indiscipline from
Blignaut, left alone
19.3 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, played back
down the wicket with care, Tendulkar showing a bit of restraint
here
19.4 Blignaut to Tendulkar, two runs, back of a length and outside the
off, enough width outside the off for Tendulkar to transfer his
weight to the back foot and punch the ball through covers
19.5 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, a bit wider and again just short of
a length, Tendulkar does not fall for the bait and lets it go
19.6 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 20 (2 runs) India 57/2 (trail by 21 runs)
AM Blignaut 8-3-27-1 - Club House End
SS Das 14* (60b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 18* (24b 2x4)
20.1 Friend to Das, no run, short and wide outside the off, Das stands
tall and cuts hard, this time he finds the fielder at point
20.2 Friend to Das, no run
20.3 Friend to Das, no run, fuller and outside the off, the ball shapes
away ever so slightly just after the batsman lets it go
20.4 Friend to Das, no run, fuller and outside the off, some batsmen
would have had a go at that, Das is not one to be tempted, left
alone to the keeper
20.5 Friend to Das, no run, short and wide, once more Das goes back and
cuts hard but straight to the man at point
20.6 Friend to Das, wide: no run
20.6 Friend to Das, two runs
End of over 21 (3 runs) India 60/2 (trail by 18 runs)
TJ Friend 6-1-13-1 (1w) - City End
SR Tendulkar 18* (24b 2x4) SS Das 16* (66b 2x4)
21.1 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run
21.2 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run
21.3 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run
21.4 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run
21.5 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run
21.6 Blignaut to Tendulkar, FOUR
End of over 22 (4 runs) India 64/2 (trail by 14 runs)
AM Blignaut 9-3-31-1 - Club House End
SS Das 16* (66b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 22* (30b 3x4)
22.1 Friend to Das, no run
22.2 Friend to Das, FOUR, full and on middle and leg driven hard back
past the mid on fielder
22.3 Friend to Das, no run
22.4 Friend to Das, no run
22.5 Friend to Das, no run, quick, short bouncer, Das ducks under it
well
22.6 Friend to Das, no run, full and far too wide, attempted leg break,
left alone
End of over 23 (4 runs) India 68/2 (trail by 10 runs)
TJ Friend 7-1-17-1 (1w) - City End
SR Tendulkar 22* (30b 3x4) SS Das 20* (72b 3x4)
23.1 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, Tendulkar thinks about playing it and lets it go
23.2 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and outside the length, left
well alone
23.3 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, just back of a length and on the
off, played off the back foot with a straight bat to mid off
23.4 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
point
23.5 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, just back of a length and outside
the off, pounched hard with a straight bat straight to the man at
point
23.6 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, short and outside the off, no pace
on the ball, left alone
End of over 24 (maiden) India 68/2 (trail by 10 runs)
AM Blignaut 10-4-31-1 - Club House End
SS Das 20* (72b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 22* (36b 3x4)
24.1 Streak to Das, no run, full and outside the off, the ball shapes
away a touch, left alone
24.2 Streak to Das, no run, fullish and outside the off, left alone
24.3 Streak to Das, two runs, fullish and on the pads, whipped away to
the midwicket region with good use of the wrists
24.4 Streak to Das, one run
24.5 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and outside the off, the ball
swings away ever so late and Tendulkar is flummoxed, he comes
forward tries to drive and the ball slides past the bat, absolute
'jaffa' that
24.6 Streak to Tendulkar, two runs
End of over 25 (5 runs) India 73/2 (trail by 5 runs)
HH Streak 8-2-25-0 (1w) - City End
SS Das 23* (76b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 24* (38b 3x4)
25.1 Blignaut to Das, no run, good length and outside the off, a patient
'Dassy' leaves that alone
25.2 Blignaut to Das, no run, dropped short and outside the off, left
alone
25.3 Blignaut to Das, no run
25.4 Blignaut to Das, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, cut hard to the man at point
25.5 Blignaut to Das, no run, back of a length and on the off, the ball
climbs a bit on Das who is ready for it, defended back down the
wicket with soft hands
25.6 Blignaut to Das, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
End of over 26 (maiden) India 73/2 (trail by 5 runs)
AM Blignaut 11-5-31-1 - Club House End
SR Tendulkar 24* (38b 3x4) SS Das 23* (82b 3x4)
26.1 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and on middle and leg, turned
to the on side with a deft dab of the wrists
Zimbabwe really need a fielder close to the bat on the leg side
26.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, just back of a length and outside the
off, left alone
26.3 Streak to Tendulkar, no run
26.4 Streak to Tendulkar, two runs, full and speared in on middle and
leg, whipped away to midwicket
26.5 Streak to Tendulkar, two runs, once again full and on the pads,
whipped away through midwicket
Sachin Tendulkar has now overtaken Dilip Vengsarkar (6868 runs) to
become the second highest Test run getter for India. Only Sunil
Gavaskar with 10,122 runs is ahead of him. Tendulkar is just 28
years of age.
26.6 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, tapped back to
the bowler
End of over 27 (4 runs) India 77/2 (trail by 1 runs)
HH Streak 9-2-29-0 (1w) - City End
SS Das 23* (82b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 28* (44b 3x4)
27.1 Blignaut to Das, no run, fullish and on the off, played back to the
bowler with the full face of the bat
27.2 Blignaut to Das, no run, quicker one just back of a length outside
the off, left well alone
27.3 Blignaut to Das, no run, fullish and outside the off, the ball
moves away just a touch, left well alone
27.4 Blignaut to Das, no run, fullish and a touch outside the off stump,
Das knows exactly where his oiff stump is, left alone with care,
good leave that
27.5 Blignaut to Das, no run, fullish and on the off, defended back down
the wicket with the full face of the bat
27.6 Blignaut to Das, no run
End of over 28 (maiden) India 77/2 (trail by 1 runs)
AM Blignaut 12-6-31-1 - Club House End
SR Tendulkar 28* (44b 3x4) SS Das 23* (88b 3x4)
28.1 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, Tendulkar lets it go
28.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, going down the legside, Tendulkar
tries to flick, doesnt connect
28.3 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, width outside off, bad ball, worse
shot, Tendulkar tries go for it, does not connect at all
28.4 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, defended to mid off, got squared up
28.5 Streak to Tendulkar, two runs, nicely driven through widish mid
off, nice half stop by Whittall, saves two runs
28.6 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, defends
End of over 29 (2 runs) India 79/2 (lead by 1 runs)
HH Streak 10-2-31-0 (1w) - City End
SS Das 23* (88b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 30* (50b 3x4)
India go into the lead with that brace
29.1 Blignaut to Das, three runs, width offered outside off, Das reaches
out and drives through extra cover, ball stops a few yards inside
the boundary
29.2 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, very full length, asking Tendulkar
to drive, Tenduylkar not interested
29.3 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, good ball, full length, swinging
away just a wee bit, through to Andy Flower
The school children at the ground break out into some impromptu
song, a choir really, enjoying themselves
29.4 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, driven to cover
29.5 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, left alone
29.6 Blignaut to Tendulkar, one run, punched off the backfoot, past the
short cover fielder, ricochets off him to mid off
End of over 30 (4 runs) India 83/2 (lead by 5 runs)
AM Blignaut 13-6-35-1 - Club House End
SR Tendulkar 31* (55b 3x4) SS Das 26* (89b 3x4)
30.1 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, short, not enough room for a full
blooded cut, hit straight to backward point
30.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, left alone through to the keeper
30.3 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, defended to mid on
30.4 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, gentle outswing, catches the outside
edge nad goes to backward point
30.5 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, driven to mid on
30.6 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, defended back to Streak
End of over 31 (maiden) India 83/2 (lead by 5 runs)
HH Streak 11-3-31-0 (1w) - City End
SS Das 26* (89b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 31* (61b 3x4)
Travis Friend replaces Blignaut
31.1 Friend to Das, no run, defended
31.2 Friend to Das, no run, gets behind the line, defends well
31.3 Friend to Das, no run, straying down legside, Das doesnt want to
touch it, could go through to teh keeper, lets it pass
31.4 Friend to Das, no run, outside off, Das has nothing to offer but a
leave
31.5 Friend to Das, one run, pushed off the backfoot to cover, quick run
taken
31.6 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, very wide outside off, there was some
outswing but far too wide to tempt Tendulkar, one ball before
drinks
End of over 32 (1 run) India 84/2 (lead by 6 runs)
TJ Friend 8-1-18-1 (1w) - Club House End
SS Das 27* (94b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 31* (62b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
32.1 Streak to Das, no run, tries to cut, doesnt time it properly,
jammed into the ground
Grip changes for Tendulkar during the drinks break, reinforcements
32.2 Streak to Das, no run, outside off, left alone
32.3 Streak to Das, no run, nips back a fair way, hits the box and then
comes intot he pad, gets stuck there, Streak appeals half
heartedly
32.4 Streak to Das, one run, nicely turned to fineleg
32.5 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, Tendulkar doesnt want to touch it,
lets it pass through to Andy Flower
32.6 Streak to Tendulkar, legbye: one run, walks across his stumps to
flick, doesnt connect, hits pad and rolls to backward square leg
End of over 33 (2 runs) India 86/2 (lead by 8 runs)
HH Streak 12-3-32-0 (1w) - City End
SR Tendulkar 31* (64b 3x4) SS Das 28* (98b 3x4)
33.1 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, short and way down the leg side, left
alone
33.2 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the wicket
33.3 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and far outside the off, left
alone easily
33.4 Friend to Tendulkar, two runs, fullish again and outside the off,
Tendulkar defends and the ball goes off the edge to third man
33.5 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, fullish again, good length this,
outside the off, Tendulkar shoulders arms and lets it go
33.6 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and on middle
and leg, Tendulkar gors back and across and defends past the
bowler to the on side
End of over 34 (2 runs) India 88/2 (lead by 10 runs)
TJ Friend 9-1-20-1 (1w) - Club House End
SS Das 28* (98b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 33* (70b 3x4)
34.1 Streak to Das, no run, around the wicket, short and outside the
off, the ball goes across the right hander with the angle and is
easily left alone
34.2 Streak to Das, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
played back down the wicket with bat and pad held close together
34.3 Streak to Das, no run, once again short and wide outside the off,
this from around the wicket, easily left alone
34.4 Streak to Das, no run, short, fast and way down the leg side, left
alone easily, Streak not bowling well from around the wicket
34.5 Streak to Das, no run, good length and outside the off, played back
down the wicket carefully
34.6 Streak to Das, no run, fuller and pushed through a bit quicker,
slanting away with the angle of the ball, left alonw without a
second thought
End of over 35 (maiden) India 88/2 (lead by 10 runs)
HH Streak 13-4-32-0 (1w) - City End
SR Tendulkar 33* (70b 3x4) SS Das 28* (104b 3x4)
35.1 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, short, quick and ay down the leg side,
that is not even in the same neighbourhood as the batsman, left
well alone
35.2 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, just back of a length and on the off,
played back down the wicket with ease, that is not going to
trouble this well set pair
35.3 Friend to Tendulkar, two runs, short of a length and poutside the
off, Tendulkar goes for the pull and drags rthe ball from outside
the off to the man at midwicket, an easy couple
35.4 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, short and a bit quicker, Tendulkar now
sways out of the way
35.5 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, low full toss outside the off, driven
back towards mid off, straight to the fielder
35.6 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, short and wide outside the off, left
alone
End of over 36 (2 runs) India 90/2 (lead by 12 runs)
TJ Friend 10-1-22-1 (1w) - Club House End
SS Das 28* (104b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 35* (76b 3x4)
36.1 Streak to Das, no run, short and way down the leg side, left alone
36.2 Streak to Das, no run, full and far outside the off, slanting away
from the right hander, left alone
36.3 Streak to Das, two runs, short of a length and on the pads, tapped
to midwicket
36.4 Streak to Das, no run, short of a length and on the off, played
down with soft hands
36.5 Streak to Das, no run, full and wide of the stumps, played away to
point with an angled bat
36.6 Streak to Das, no run
End of over 37 (2 runs) India 92/2 (lead by 14 runs)
HH Streak 14-4-34-0 (1w) - City End
SR Tendulkar 35* (76b 3x4) SS Das 30* (110b 3x4)
37.1 Friend to Tendulkar, FOUR, short ball outside the off, Tendulkar
gets into good position early on and pulls in spectacular fashion
to the midwicket fence
37.2 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and wide outside the
off, left alone
37.3 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and wide outside the off, left
alone
37.4 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and quick outside the off,
left alone easily, the mediumpacers seem to be tiring here, wonder
how long it is before we see Murphy in the attack
37.5 Friend to Tendulkar, FOUR, short and wide, Tendulkar gets into
position early, gets under the ball and playsn over the top of
point, good shot to bring up the Indian 100
37.6 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, too full and too wide, left alone
End of over 38 (8 runs) India 100/2 (lead by 22 runs)
TJ Friend 11-1-30-1 (1w) - Club House End
SS Das 30* (110b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 43* (82b 5x4)
Guy Whittall coming on to bowl. He was injured and hasn't bowled
for a long while. The knee cap gave him some trouble earlier.
38.1 Whittall to Das, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, played back down the track
38.2 Whittall to Das, no run, fullish and outside the off, that one
floats a bit, slower than the other bowlers so far, Das prods at
it and misses, beaten all ends up, well bowled by Whittall
38.3 Whittall to Das, no run, fullish and just outside the off, the ball
pitches and swings away from the bat, left alone
38.4 Whittall to Das, no run, too full, too wide and too slow, left
alone easily
38.5 Whittall to Das, no run
38.6 Whittall to Das, no run, once again full, floating and outside the
off, the ball pitches and moves late, left alone
End of over 39 (maiden) India 100/2 (lead by 22 runs)
GJ Whittall 1-1-0-0 - City End
SR Tendulkar 43* (82b 5x4) SS Das 30* (116b 3x4)
39.1 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and quicker, outside the off,
just a touch of away swing, left alone
39.2 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, good length ball on the off, Tendulkar
comes across his stumps nicely and plays the ball back down the
wicket with soft hands
39.3 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, full wide and outside the off,
Tendulkar lets the ball go easily
39.4 Friend to Tendulkar, no run
39.5 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, full and wide of the stumps, left
alone
39.6 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, short and wide this time, cut away to
point
End of over 40 (maiden) India 100/2 (lead by 22 runs)
TJ Friend 12-2-30-1 (1w) - Club House End
SS Das 30* (116b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 43* (88b 5x4)
40.1 Whittall to Das, no run, fullish and on the off, played back down
the wicket
40.2 Whittall to Das, no run, fullish and outside the off, left alone
40.3 Whittall to Das, no run, just back of a length and on the off,
played back down the track
40.4 Whittall to Das, no run
40.5 Whittall to Das, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
40.6 Whittall to Das, no run
End of over 41 (maiden) India 100/2 (lead by 22 runs)
GJ Whittall 2-2-0-0 - City End
SR Tendulkar 43* (88b 5x4) SS Das 30* (122b 3x4)
41.1 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, just behind a length nad on the off,
played away from the crease with an angled bat to the man at point
41.2 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, short wide and outside the off, left
alone
41.3 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
played back down the wicket
41.4 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, full and wide, left alone with
consummate ease, the Zimbabwean bowlers are definitely tiring here
41.5 Friend to Tendulkar, FOUR, short and wide, another very loose ball,
Tendulkar sees it about half an hour early, gets into position,
gets under the ball and whacks it over point, one bounce and over
the ropes
41.6 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, fuller and on the off, left alone
End of over 42 (4 runs) India 104/2 (lead by 26 runs)
TJ Friend 13-2-34-1 (1w) - Club House End
SS Das 30* (122b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 47* (94b 6x4)
42.1 Whittall to Das, no run, full and way down the leg side, left alone
42.2 Whittall to Das, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, Whittall should
know better than to bowl there to Das, the wrists come into play
as Das flicks the ball effortlessly over midwicket to the fence
42.3 Whittall to Das, no run, full, wide and outside the off, left alone
42.4 Whittall to Das, no run, full and on middle and leg, played back
down the track to the on side
42.5 Whittall to Das, wide: no run, full and so wide that the umpire
finally has to exercise his arms, huge wide that
42.5 Whittall to Das, no run, once again full and wide, no one is going
to play at that
42.6 Whittall to Das, no run, and once again Whittall sends the ball far
outside the off, left alone
End of over 43 (5 runs) India 109/2 (lead by 31 runs)
GJ Whittall 3-2-5-0 (1w) - City End
SR Tendulkar 47* (94b 6x4) SS Das 34* (128b 4x4)
43.1 Murphy to Tendulkar, two runs
43.2 Murphy to Tendulkar, two runs
43.3 Murphy to Tendulkar, no run
43.4 Murphy to Tendulkar, no run
43.5 Murphy to Tendulkar, no run
43.6 Murphy to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted and on the off, spinning
away, left alone
End of over 44 (4 runs) India 113/2 (lead by 35 runs)
BA Murphy 1-0-4-0 - Club House End
SS Das 34* (128b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 51* (100b 6x4)
44.1 Whittall to Das, no run, full and on the off, driven to covers with
the full face of the bat
44.2 Whittall to Das, no run, fullish and on the off, played back to the
on side past the bowler
44.3 Whittall to Das, no run, fullish and outside the off, left alone
44.4 Whittall to Das, no run, full and far outside the off, swinging
further away, left alone
44.5 Whittall to Das, no run
44.6 Whittall to Das, no run, fullish again and on the off, tame stuff
from Whittall, defended easily
End of over 45 (maiden) India 113/2 (lead by 35 runs)
GJ Whittall 4-3-5-0 (1w) - City End
SR Tendulkar 51* (100b 6x4) SS Das 34* (134b 4x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 3
45.1 Whittall to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off, swinging
away just a touch, left alone
45.1 Murphy to Tendulkar, no run
45.2 Whittall to Tendulkar, no run, short and wide, far outside the off,
cut hard to the man at point
45.2 Murphy to Tendulkar, no run
45.3 Whittall to Tendulkar, no run, overpitched and outside the off,
Tendulkar leans into the shot and plays the ball to covers
45.3 Murphy to Tendulkar, no run
45.4 Whittall to Tendulkar, no run, overpitched once more, this time hit
back straight to the bowler who moves across in his followthough
and fields
45.4 Murphy to Tendulkar, no run
45.5 Whittall to Tendulkar, no run, full and wide once more, left alone
with ease, Whittall considered Zimbabwe's breakthrough bowler not
too penetrative today
45.5 Murphy to Tendulkar, FOUR
45.6 Whittall to Tendulkar, no run, and once again full and wide, left
alone
End of over 46 (maiden) India 113/2 (lead by 35 runs)
GJ Whittall 5-4-5-0 (1w) - Club House End
SS Das 34* (134b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 51* (106b 6x4)
45.6 Murphy to Tendulkar, one run
End of over 46 (5 runs) India 118/2 (lead by 40 runs)
BA Murphy 2-0-9-0 - Club House End
SR Tendulkar 56* (106b 7x4) SS Das 34* (134b 4x4)
46.1 Whittall to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off, swinging
away just a touch, left alone
46.2 Whittall to Tendulkar, no run, short and wide, far outside the off,
cut hard to the man at point
46.3 Whittall to Tendulkar, no run, overpitched and outside the off,
Tendulkar leans into the shot and plays the ball to covers
46.4 Whittall to Tendulkar, no run, overpitched once more, this time hit
back straight to the bowler who moves across in his followthough
and fields
46.5 Whittall to Tendulkar, no run, full and wide once more, left alone
with ease, Whittall considered Zimbabwe's breakthrough bowler not
too penetrative today
46.6 Whittall to Tendulkar, no run, and once again full and wide, left
alone
End of over 47 (5 runs, maiden) India 118/2 (lead by 40 runs)
GJ Whittall 5-4-5-0 (1w) - City End
SS Das 34* (134b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 56* (112b 7x4)
47.1 Blignaut to Das, no run, full and on the off, not particularly
quick, a loosener perhaps, played back down the wicket
47.2 Blignaut to Das, no run, short wide and not particularly
penetrative, left alone
47.3 Blignaut to Das, no run, short and wide outside the off, left alone
47.4 Blignaut to Das, FOUR, short wide and far too lose, that was
pitched half way down the wicket, Das crashes the ball through the
covers with a full flow of the bat
47.5 Blignaut to Das, no run, fullish and far outside the off, left
alone
47.6 Blignaut to Das, no run, full and on the off, Das angles his bat
and guides the ball to point
End of over 48 (4 runs) India 122/2 (lead by 44 runs)
AM Blignaut 14-6-39-1 - Club House End
SR Tendulkar 56* (112b 7x4) SS Das 38* (140b 5x4)
Murphy coming back into the attack
48.1 Murphy to Tendulkar, two runs, short and on the leg and middle,
pulled away to the midwicket region
48.2 Murphy to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and outside the off
this time, played off the back foot to the man at covers
48.3 Murphy to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the track
48.4 Murphy to Tendulkar, no run, once again fullish and flat, on the
off, defended away to the off side with ease
48.5 Murphy to Tendulkar, FOUR, full and way down the leg side,
Tendulkar unveils his favourite paddle sweep and sends the ball
skidding across the turf fine to the fine leg fence
48.6 Murphy to Tendulkar, no run, again down the leg side, Tendulkar
plays the fine sweep and misses
End of over 49 (6 runs) India 128/2 (lead by 50 runs)
BA Murphy 3-0-15-0 - City End
SS Das 38* (140b 5x4) SR Tendulkar 62* (118b 8x4)
49.1 Blignaut to Das, no run, full and on the middle and off, played
back down the track with soft hands
49.2 Blignaut to Das, FOUR, short wide and pretty loose, no trouble in
rocking back and cracking through covers, superb cut shot that,
all along the ground, that brings up the hundred partnership
49.3 Blignaut to Das, no run, full and on the off this time, played back
down the wicket
49.4 Blignaut to Das, one run, full and on the pads, worked away to the
on side for a single
49.5 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, one again full, this time on the off
stump, played back down the track with soft hands
49.6 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, and once more, that's full and on
the off, patted back past the bowler to the man at mid on
End of over 50 (5 runs) India 133/2 (lead by 55 runs)
AM Blignaut 15-6-44-1 - Club House End
SS Das 43* (144b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 62* (120b 8x4)
50.1 Murphy to Das, no run, full, flighted and on the pads, rapped on
the pads, loud shout for lbw and then for a catch behind turned
down
50.2 Murphy to Das, one run, full and outside the off, driven through
covers nicely
50.3 Murphy to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off once more, played
down to covers
50.4 Murphy to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and on the pads, a bit of air
as well, tapped to the on side
50.5 Murphy to Tendulkar, no run, on the off a bit of air and slower,
driven to mid off
50.6 Murphy to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, defended
carefully
End of over 51 (1 run) India 134/2 (lead by 56 runs)
BA Murphy 4-0-16-0 - City End
SS Das 44* (146b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 62* (124b 8x4)
51.1 Blignaut to Das, no run, good length and on middle and leg, rapped
on the pads, stifled shout from the bowler
51.2 Blignaut to Das, no run, full and outside the off, slower as well,
left alone easily, Blignaut not threatening too much
51.3 Blignaut to Das, no run, overpitched, outside the off and shaping
away, left alone
51.4 Blignaut to Das, no run, just short of a length and far outside the
off, Das moves across and cuts, inside edge goes down near the
batsman's toes
51.5 Blignaut to Das, one run, full, attempted quicker ball strays down
the leg side, flicked away to deep square leg for a comfortable
single
51.6 Blignaut to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and on the off, driven back
to mid off
End of over 52 (1 run) India 135/2 (lead by 57 runs)
AM Blignaut 16-6-45-1 - Club House End
SS Das 45* (151b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 62* (125b 8x4)
52.1 Murphy to Das, no run, full and on the off, defended
52.2 Murphy to Das, one run, well flighted and on the pads, whipped away
to midwicket
52.3 Murphy to Tendulkar, two runs, full and down the leg side once
more, paddle swept hard to deep fine leg where Friend fields
52.4 Murphy to Tendulkar, one run, short and wide, Tendulkar leans back
and cuts the ball hard past thr point fielder
52.5 Murphy to Das, one run, short and wide this time Das cuts, straight
to point
52.6 Murphy to Tendulkar, FOUR, once again short and wide, this is very
ordinary from Murphy, Tendulkar leans back and plays an exquisite
late cut, no chance of stopping that one
End of over 53 (9 runs) India 144/2 (lead by 66 runs)
BA Murphy 5-0-25-0 - City End
SS Das 47* (154b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 69* (128b 9x4)
53.1 Blignaut to Das, no run, short and wide, angled to point
53.2 Blignaut to Das, no run, full and on the off, played back down the
wicket to mid off
53.3 Blignaut to Das, no run, full and outside the off, left well alone
53.4 Blignaut to Das, no run, fullish and just outside the off, bowled
from wide of the crease, the ball comes in a shade, defended
53.5 Blignaut to Das, no run, full and on the off, played back to the
bowler
53.6 Blignaut to Das, no run, overpitched and on the off, Das leans into
the shot and drives to mid off
End of over 54 (maiden) India 144/2 (lead by 66 runs)
AM Blignaut 17-7-45-1 - Club House End
SR Tendulkar 69* (128b 9x4) SS Das 47* (160b 6x4)
Streak brings himself back on
54.1 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, full and very very wide, loosener from
Streak, left alone
54.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, overpitched and on the off, driven
hard to mid off
54.3 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, perfect line and length outside the
off, played at and missed, good ball that
54.4 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, short and wide outside the off, left
alone with care this time
54.5 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, fuller and outside the off, the ball
goes away just a touch after bouncing left alone
54.6 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, short and wide outside the off, that
is the end of the over, left alone by Tendulkar
End of over 55 (maiden) India 144/2 (lead by 66 runs)
HH Streak 15-5-34-0 (1w) - City End
SS Das 47* (160b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 69* (134b 9x4)
55.1 Murphy to Das, no run, full and on the off, driven back past the
bowler to mid on
55.2 Murphy to Das, no run, short and wide outside the off, left alone
55.3 Murphy to Das, two runs, short and wide outside the off, driven
past covers
55.4 Murphy to Das, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, Das waits on
it neatly and plays a delectable late cut, no need to run for
that, that is Das fifty, well played young man!
55.5 Murphy to Das, no run, full and on middle and leg, defended
55.6 Murphy to Das, no run, full and on the off, defended
End of over 56 (6 runs) India 150/2 (lead by 72 runs)
BA Murphy 6-0-31-0 - Club House End
SR Tendulkar 69* (134b 9x4) SS Das 53* (166b 7x4)
56.1 Streak to Tendulkar, OUT: full and very wide of the stumps,
Tendulkar stretches and dabs at the ball as if to steer past
point, all he manages is to guide the ball straight to the man at
point, Grant Flower takes a good catch and Tendulkar is gone
India 150/3, Partnership of 118
SR Tendulkar c GW Flower b Streak 69 (135b 9x4 0x6)
SS Das 53* (166b 7x4) HH Streak 15.1-5-34-1 (1w)
56.2 Streak to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, driven hard to
covers
56.3 Streak to Dravid, no run, fullish and outside the off, the ball
swings away a touch after pitching, left alone
56.4 Streak to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
played back down the wicket with care
56.5 Streak to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
56.6 Streak to Dravid, no run, good length and outside the off, left
alone, that's the end of a successful over from Streak
End of over 57 (maiden) India 150/3 (lead by 72 runs)
HH Streak 16-6-34-1 (1w) - City End
SS Das 53* (166b 7x4) R Dravid 0* (5b)
Travis Friend being brought back into the attack
57.1 Friend to Das, no run, good length on the off, right away friend
gets it right, defended to the off side
57.2 Friend to Das, no run, full and way down the leg side, Das flicks
and misses, the bowler shows no interest even as the slip fielder
appeal
57.3 Friend to Das, FOUR, just a bit of width and short of a length, Das
leans back and cuts in fine style past the man at point
57.4 Friend to Das, no run, full and on the off, played back down the
wicket to the bowler
57.5 Friend to Das, no run, short and wide outside the off, Das cuts
hard and misses, that is not a good shot from a man who has been
at the wicket so long
57.6 Friend to Das, no run, short of a length and on the pads, Das moves
across to the off side and lets the ball go through to the keeper
End of over 58 (4 runs) India 154/3 (lead by 76 runs)
TJ Friend 14-2-38-1 (1w) - Club House End
R Dravid 0* (5b) SS Das 57* (172b 8x4)
58.1 Streak to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, Dravid shows the
bowler the "Brittania" label of the bat and pushes the ball past
the bowler
58.2 Streak to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, driven to point
58.3 Streak to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, driven back to the
bowler
58.4 Streak to Dravid, no run, full and on middle and leg, Dravid goes
back and across and plays the ball back to the bowler
58.5 Streak to Dravid, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
alone easily
58.6 Streak to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, this time the
ball pitches and moves away from the batsman, left alone carefully
End of over 59 (maiden) India 154/3 (lead by 76 runs)
HH Streak 17-7-34-1 (1w) - City End
SS Das 57* (172b 8x4) R Dravid 0* (11b)
59.1 Friend to Das, no run, just short of a length and down the leg
side, Das plays at it and misses
59.2 Friend to Das, no run, just short of a length once more and on the
off, played carefully off the back foot to the cover region
59.3 Friend to Das, no run, full, quicker and outside the off, left
alone
59.4 Friend to Das, two runs, full and slanted way down the leg side,
flicked past midwicket
59.5 Friend to Das, no run, full fast and outside the off, Das knows
where his off stump is, left alone well
59.6 Friend to Das, no run, back of a length and on the off, Das goes up
on his toes and defends the ball down carefully
End of over 60 (2 runs) India 156/3 (lead by 78 runs)
TJ Friend 15-2-40-1 (1w) - Club House End
R Dravid 0* (11b) SS Das 59* (178b 8x4)
60.1 Streak to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, Dravid drives inside
out to covers off the front foot
60.2 Streak to Dravid, no run, good length ball just outside the off,
played carefully down to the off side, Dravid is in no hurry
60.3 Streak to Dravid, no run, full and on the pads, tapped to the on
side with a flick of the wrists, Dravid looks in good touch here
60.4 Streak to Dravid, no run, quicker one, pushed through a bit fuller
as well, played back down the wicket with soft hands, solid in
defense is Dravid
60.5 Streak to Dravid, one run, just short of driving length and outside
the off, Dravid leans across and laces the ball past the man at
short covers
60.6 Streak to Das, no run, full and wide of the stumps, Das looks at it
and lets it go
End of over 61 (1 run) India 157/3 (lead by 79 runs)
HH Streak 18-7-35-1 (1w) - City End
R Dravid 1* (16b) SS Das 59* (179b 8x4)
61.1 Friend to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, played back to the
bowler with a dead straight bat
61.2 Friend to Dravid, no run, fuller and drifting onto the pads,
flicked away to the on side
61.3 Friend to Dravid, one run, full and way down the leg side, flicked
away effortlessly to the man at fine leg
61.4 Friend to Das, no run, full and outside the off, a touch of away
swing there too, left alone
61.5 Friend to Das, no run, wider and fuller, left alone with consummate
ease, Friend needs to make the batsmen play much more
61.6 Friend to Das, no run, short wide and outside the off once more,
good bounce off the wicket, left alone
End of over 62 (1 run) India 158/3 (lead by 80 runs)
TJ Friend 16-2-41-1 (1w) - Club House End
R Dravid 2* (19b) SS Das 59* (182b 8x4)
62.1 Streak to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, defended to the off
side
62.2 Streak to Dravid, no run, good length ball on the off, Dravid
playes careully with an angled bat, the ball rolls off to the off
side
62.3 Streak to Dravid, two runs, just short of a length and on the pads,
Dravid stands tall, flexes his wrists and flicks through square
leg
62.4 Streak to Dravid, one run, full and a bit of width for Dravid to
free his arms, driven past covers with the full flow of the bat
62.5 Streak to Das, no run, short of a length and outside the off, left
alone
62.6 Streak to Das, no run, full, fast and on the off, delivered from
wide of the crease, the ball angles in to the right hander,
defended
End of over 63 (3 runs) India 161/3 (lead by 83 runs)
HH Streak 19-7-38-1 (1w) - City End
R Dravid 5* (23b) SS Das 59* (184b 8x4)
63.1 Friend to Dravid, one run, short of a length and on the pads pulled
away to deep square leg
63.2 Friend to Das, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
63.3 Friend to Das, no run, full and on the off, played back down the
wicket with the full face of the bat
63.4 Friend to Das, no run, short and wide outside the off, Das rocks
back and cuts the ball to the man at point
63.5 Friend to Das, no run, once again short and wide, once again Das
leaps up and cuts the ball down, straight to the man at point
63.6 Friend to Das, no run, short once more, this time Das leans back
and punches to the man at point
End of over 64 (1 run) India 162/3 (lead by 84 runs)
TJ Friend 17-2-42-1 (1w) - Club House End
R Dravid 6* (24b) SS Das 59* (189b 8x4)
64.1 Streak to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, driven hard back to
the bowler
64.2 Streak to Dravid, no run, short and quick, outside the off, Dravid
ducks under it with ease
64.3 Streak to Dravid, no run, full and on the pads, clipped away to
midwicket
64.4 Streak to Dravid, one run, full and on the off, driven hard to the
man at wide mid off
64.5 Streak to Das, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
played off the back foot, inside edge onto pad
64.6 Streak to Das, no run, back of a length and on middle and leg,
tapped away to the on side with soft hands
End of over 65 (1 run) India 163/3 (lead by 85 runs)
HH Streak 20-7-39-1 (1w) - City End
R Dravid 7* (28b) SS Das 59* (191b 8x4)
65.1 Friend to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left well alone
65.2 Friend to Dravid, no run, short and a bit of extra shoulder in that
ball, the ball climbs well off a good length, left alone
65.3 Friend to Dravid, no run, and once again good length outside the
off, the circumspect yet solid Dravid lets that go through to the
stumper
65.4 Friend to Dravid, one run, just short of a length and on the pads,
whipped away to the square leg
65.5 Friend to Das, no run, short, fast and very wide of the stumps, cut
away to point
65.6 Friend to Das, no run, full and on the off, attempted yorker from
Friend, tapped away to the man at mid on
End of over 66 (1 run) India 164/3 (lead by 86 runs)
TJ Friend 18-2-43-1 (1w) - Club House End
R Dravid 8* (32b) SS Das 59* (193b 8x4)
66.1 Blignaut to Dravid, three runs, overpitched and far outside the
off, Dravid leans across to the pitch of the ball, driven fluently
through point
66.2 Blignaut to Das, no run, short and wide outside the off, left alone
66.3 Blignaut to Das, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, played away to gully with an angled bat
66.4 Blignaut to Das, no run, short once more and outside the off, left
alone
66.5 Blignaut to Das, no run, fuller and wide outside the off, the ball
bounces and moves away from the bat, left alone easily
66.6 Blignaut to Das, no run, and once more a full wide delivery is left
alone
End of over 67 (3 runs) India 167/3 (lead by 89 runs)
AM Blignaut 18-7-48-1 - City End
R Dravid 11* (33b) SS Das 59* (198b 8x4)
67.1 Friend to Dravid, no run, full and slanted to middle and leg,
whipped away to mid wicket
67.2 Friend to Dravid, no run, short of a length outside the off, left
alone, Zimbabwe continuing to plug away while India are batting
carefully
67.3 Friend to Dravid, no run, good length ball on the off, defended
carefully back to the bowler
67.4 Friend to Dravid, no run, and fuller this time, wide of the stumps,
left alone
67.5 Friend to Dravid, no run, full and wide of the stumps, left alone
67.6 Friend to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
End of over 68 (maiden) India 167/3 (lead by 89 runs)
TJ Friend 19-3-43-1 (1w) - Club House End
SS Das 59* (198b 8x4) R Dravid 11* (39b)
68.1 Blignaut to Das, two runs
68.2 Blignaut to Das, no run
68.3 Blignaut to Das, no run
68.4 Blignaut to Das, legbye: one run
68.5 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
68.6 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
End of over 69 (3 runs) India 170/3 (lead by 92 runs)
AM Blignaut 19-7-50-1 - City End
SS Das 61* (202b 8x4) R Dravid 11* (41b)
69.1 Friend to Das, no run
69.2 Friend to Das, no run
69.3 Friend to Das, no run
69.4 Friend to Das, no run
69.5 Friend to Das, no run
69.6 Friend to Das, no run
End of over 70 (maiden) India 170/3 (lead by 92 runs)
TJ Friend 20-4-43-1 (1w) - Club House End
R Dravid 11* (41b) SS Das 61* (208b 8x4)
70.1 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
70.2 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
70.3 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
70.4 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
70.5 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
70.6 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
End of over 71 (maiden) India 170/3 (lead by 92 runs)
AM Blignaut 20-8-50-1 - City End
SS Das 61* (208b 8x4) R Dravid 11* (47b)
71.1 Whittall to Das, no run
71.2 Whittall to Das, one run
71.3 Whittall to Dravid, wide: no run
71.3 Whittall to Dravid, wide: no run
71.3 Whittall to Dravid, FOUR
71.4 Whittall to Dravid, no run
71.5 Whittall to Dravid, no run
71.6 Whittall to Dravid, no run
End of over 72 (7 runs) India 177/3 (lead by 99 runs)
GJ Whittall 6-4-12-0 (3w) - Club House End
SS Das 62* (210b 8x4) R Dravid 15* (51b 1x4)
72.1 Blignaut to Das, no run
72.2 Blignaut to Das, no run
72.3 Blignaut to Das, one run
72.4 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
72.5 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
72.6 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
End of over 73 (1 run) India 178/3 (lead by 100 runs)
AM Blignaut 21-8-51-1 - City End
SS Das 63* (213b 8x4) R Dravid 15* (54b 1x4)
73.1 Murphy to Das, no run
73.2 Murphy to Das, no run
73.3 Murphy to Das, one run
73.4 Murphy to Dravid, one run
73.5 Murphy to Das, no run
73.6 Murphy to Das, no run
End of over 74 (2 runs) India 180/3 (lead by 102 runs)
BA Murphy 7-0-33-0 - Club House End
R Dravid 16* (55b 1x4) SS Das 64* (218b 8x4)
74.1 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
74.2 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
74.3 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
74.4 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
74.5 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
74.6 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
End of over 75 (maiden) India 180/3 (lead by 102 runs)
AM Blignaut 22-9-51-1 - City End
SS Das 64* (218b 8x4) R Dravid 16* (61b 1x4)
75.1 Murphy to Das, one run
75.2 Murphy to Dravid, FOUR
75.3 Murphy to Dravid, one run
75.4 Murphy to Das, no run
75.5 Murphy to Das, one run
75.6 Murphy to Dravid, one run
End of over 76 (8 runs) India 188/3 (lead by 110 runs)
BA Murphy 8-0-41-0 - Club House End
R Dravid 22* (64b 2x4) SS Das 66* (221b 8x4)
76.1 Whittall to Dravid, wide: no run
76.1 Whittall to Dravid, wide: no run
76.1 Whittall to Dravid, no run
76.2 Whittall to Dravid, no run
76.3 Whittall to Dravid, no run
76.4 Whittall to Dravid, wide: no run
76.4 Whittall to Dravid, no run
76.5 Whittall to Dravid, no run
76.6 Whittall to Dravid, no run
End of over 77 (3 runs) India 191/3 (lead by 113 runs)
GJ Whittall 7-4-15-0 (6w) - City End
SS Das 66* (221b 8x4) R Dravid 22* (70b 2x4)
77.1 Murphy to Das, no run
77.2 Murphy to Das, no run
77.3 Murphy to Das, no run
77.4 Murphy to Das, one run
77.5 Murphy to Dravid, no run
77.6 Murphy to Dravid, no run
End of over 78 (1 run) India 192/3 (lead by 114 runs)
BA Murphy 9-0-42-0 - Club House End
SS Das 67* (225b 8x4) R Dravid 22* (72b 2x4)
78.1 GW Flower to Das, no run
78.2 GW Flower to Das, no run
78.3 GW Flower to Das, one run
78.4 GW Flower to Dravid, no run
78.5 GW Flower to Dravid, no run
78.6 GW Flower to Dravid, no run
End of over 79 (1 run) India 193/3 (lead by 115 runs)
GW Flower 1-0-1-0 - City End
SS Das 68* (228b 8x4) R Dravid 22* (75b 2x4)
79.1 Murphy to Das, no run
79.2 Murphy to Das, no run
79.3 Murphy to Das, no run
79.4 Murphy to Das, no run
79.5 Murphy to Das, no run
79.6 Murphy to Das, no run
End of over 80 (maiden) India 193/3 (lead by 115 runs)
BA Murphy 10-1-42-0 - Club House End
R Dravid 22* (75b 2x4) SS Das 68* (234b 8x4)
80.1 Blignaut to Dravid, FOUR
80.2 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
80.3 Blignaut to Dravid, no run
80.4 Blignaut to Dravid, OUT: well pitched up an djust outside the off,
Dravid pokes at it needlessly, gets the outside edge to the keeper
India 197/4, Partnership of 47
R Dravid c A Flower b Blignaut 26 (79b 3x4 0x6)
SS Das 68* (234b 8x4) AM Blignaut 22.4-9-55-2
That is the end of the day's play
It has been a good day for the Indian batsmen
Shiv Sunder Das, unbeaten on a patient 68 (234 balls, 8 bounsaries)
has shown why he is such a good man for the opening slot
Sachin Tendulkar, keen to notch up his first ton in Zimbabwe failed
once more. By his high standards that is
The little master from Mumbai made a thoughtful 69 (184 mins, 135
balls, 9 fours) but fell to an indiscrete shot
Once again VVS Laxman looked in commanding touch, but could not go
on to play a long innings
The Hyderabadi stylist notched up 20 in just 27 balls including 4
cracking boundaries before cutting one hard to point off the
bowling of Travis Friend
Laxman however may count himself slightly unlucky in his dismissal
The ball from Friend climbed sharply on Laxman who cut the ball low
towards point. Brian Murphy bending low, scooped the ball out just
inches from the turf
Television replays seemed to suggest that the ball might have
touched the ground
However this does not excuse the careless stroke which Laxman
played
The Indians now have a lead of 119
Although the lead is not yet threatening, India have reason to feel
satisfied with the day's play
It was disappointment for the visitors and relief for the hosts as
Rahul Dravid played a loose shot in the last over of the day
Poking at a ball outside the off stump from Andy Blignaut, who was
bowling the first over with the second new ball, Dravid presented
keeper Andy Flower with a simple catch
Zimbabwe will return on the fourth day trying to knock over India
in a hurry
There is still great excitement let in this match. All three
reesults are possible with a draw being the most unlikely
Join us again tomorrow for all the live action from Harare
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Match State: Stumps - Day 3
Good Morning!
Welcome to the Live Coverage of the Second Test match between
Zimbabwe and India being played at Harare Sports Club, Harare.
Today is day Four and it promises to provide a lot of action.
Zimbabwe have done well so far in this Test match. Blignaut dealt
a heavy blow to the Indians by dismissing Dravid with the last
ball of the third day
There are two more balls to be bowled of that Blignaut over. SS Das
is unbeaten on 68 and India will hope that he bats through for a
long time. India are 197/4 in the second innings, which would mean
119/4 in the match situation
It is blignaut to bowl to Ganguly
80.5 Blignaut to Ganguly, no run
80.6 Blignaut to Ganguly, no run, outside the off stump, through to the
keeper
End of over 81 (4 runs) India 197/4 (lead by 119 runs)
AM Blignaut 23-9-55-2 - City End
SS Das 68* (234b 8x4) SC Ganguly 0* (2b)
81.1 Streak to Das, no run, short of a good length, on middle and leg,
pushed to mid-on
81.2 Streak to Das, no run, outside the off stump,seaming away, draws
Das to push at it, beaten
81.3 Streak to Das, no run, outside the off stump, seaming away from the
batsman, left alone
81.4 Streak to Das, no run, full in length, on middle and leg, played
defensively
81.5 Streak to Das, two runs, short and rising outside the leg stump,
packed off side field, Das tucks it around the corner on the on
side and takes two
81.6 Streak to Das, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
End of over 82 (2 runs) India 199/4 (lead by 121 runs)
HH Streak 21-7-41-1 (1w) - Club House End
SC Ganguly 0* (2b) SS Das 70* (240b 8x4)
82.1 Blignaut to Ganguly, no run, short, outside the off, plays a cut,
straight to point
82.2 Blignaut to Ganguly, OUT: good length ball, pitched on line, rapped
on the pads, Ganguly just shuffling around on his crease, Big
Appeal! Umpire doesn't hesitate to give him out, Ganguly fails yet
again...
India 199/5, Partnership of 2
SC Ganguly lbw b Blignaut 0 (4b 0x4 0x6)
SS Das 70* (240b 8x4) AM Blignaut 23.2-9-55-3
82.3 Blignaut to Badani, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
82.4 Blignaut to Badani, wide: no run, pitched outside the off and
seaming away, too much, Flower takes it in front of second slip,
called wide
82.4 Blignaut to Badani, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
82.5 Blignaut to Badani, no run, outside the off stump, moving away,
Badani is a bit tentative, leaves it alone
82.6 Blignaut to Badani, two runs, on the pads, timed sweetly, flicked
to long leg, takes two for that
End of over 83 (3 runs) India 202/5 (lead by 124 runs)
AM Blignaut 24-9-58-3 (1w) - City End
SS Das 70* (240b 8x4) HK Badani 2* (4b)
83.1 Streak to Das, no run, left alone
83.2 Streak to Das, no run, outside the off, moving away from a good
length, left through to the keeper
83.3 Streak to Das, no run, good length ball, on middle and off, forward
in defense to it
83.4 Streak to Das, no run, seaming away at 77.4 mph, keeps low and
beats the outside edge
83.5 Streak to Das, OUT: pitched outside the off stump, swinging in to
the batsman, Das expects it to go the other way, pads up to it,
Fatal, given lbw
India 202/6, Partnership of 3
SS Das lbw b Streak 70 (245b 8x4 0x6)
HK Badani 2* (4b) HH Streak 21.5-7-41-2 (1w)
83.6 Streak to Agarkar, no run
End of over 84 (maiden) India 202/6 (lead by 124 runs)
HH Streak 22-8-41-2 (1w) - Club House End
HK Badani 2* (4b) AB Agarkar 0* (1b)
84.1 Blignaut to Badani, no run
84.2 Blignaut to Badani, no run
84.3 Blignaut to Badani, no run
Agarkar has been given a bat before the man in form Harbhajan Singh
Defies logic a little
84.4 Blignaut to Badani, no run, outside the off, left alone
84.5 Blignaut to Badani, no run, Blignaut looking for more pace, loses
line and length, fires it way outside the off, Badani has nothing
to do with it
84.6 Blignaut to Badani, no run, Again, outside the off, through to the
keeper
End of over 85 (maiden) India 202/6 (lead by 124 runs)
AM Blignaut 25-10-58-3 (1w) - City End
AB Agarkar 0* (1b) HK Badani 2* (10b)
streak who had success in his last over to bowl to Agarkar
85.1 Streak to Agarkar, OUT: wide outside the off stump, chases at it,
what a shame, edges it through to the keeper, Agarkar living upto
his reputation of collecting valuable ducks!
India 202/7, Partnership of 0
AB Agarkar c A Flower b Streak 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
HK Badani 2* (10b) HH Streak 22.1-8-41-3 (1w)
Agarkar had no business to be batting above harbhajan Singh. Any
ways Harbhajan Singh is in the middle now
85.2 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR
85.3 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, no run
85.4 Streak to Harbhajan Singh, one run
85.5 Streak to Badani, no run
85.6 Streak to Badani, no run, outside the off stump, played straight to
point
End of over 86 (5 runs) India 207/7 (lead by 129 runs)
HH Streak 23-8-46-3 (1w) - Club House End
Harbhajan Singh 5* (3b 1x4) HK Badani 2* (12b)
Another big over from the Zimbabwe skipper
86.1 Blignaut to Harbhajan Singh, no run
86.2 Blignaut to Harbhajan Singh, OUT:
India 207/8, Partnership of 5
Harbhajan Singh c Ebrahim b Blignaut 5 (5b 1x4 0x6)
HK Badani 2* (12b) AM Blignaut 25.2-10-58-4 (1w)
86.3 Blignaut to Srinath, no run
86.4 Blignaut to Srinath, no run
86.5 Blignaut to Srinath, no run
86.6 Blignaut to Srinath, no run
End of over 87 (5 runs, maiden) India 207/8 (lead by 129 runs)
AM Blignaut 26-11-58-4 (1w) - City End
HK Badani 2* (12b) J Srinath 0* (4b)
87.1 Streak to Badani, no run
87.2 Streak to Badani, no run
87.3 Streak to Badani, no run
87.4 Streak to Badani, no run
87.5 Streak to Badani, no run
87.6 Streak to Badani, no run
End of over 88 (maiden) India 207/8 (lead by 129 runs)
HH Streak 24-9-46-3 (1w) - Club House End
J Srinath 0* (4b) HK Badani 2* (18b)
88.1 Blignaut to Srinath, no run
88.2 Blignaut to Srinath, no run
88.3 Blignaut to Srinath, no run
88.4 Blignaut to Srinath, no run
88.5 Blignaut to Srinath, no run
88.6 Blignaut to Srinath, no run
End of over 89 (maiden) India 207/8 (lead by 129 runs)
AM Blignaut 27-12-58-4 (1w) - City End
HK Badani 2* (18b) J Srinath 0* (10b)
89.1 Friend to Badani, legbye: FOUR
89.2 Friend to Badani, wide: no run
89.2 Friend to Badani, no run
89.3 Friend to Badani, no run
89.4 Friend to Badani, no run
89.5 Friend to Badani, no run
89.6 Friend to Badani, wide: no run
89.6 Friend to Badani, no run
End of over 90 (6 runs) India 213/8 (lead by 135 runs)
TJ Friend 21-4-45-1 (3w) - Club House End
J Srinath 0* (10b) HK Badani 2* (24b)
90.1 Blignaut to Srinath, two runs
90.2 Blignaut to Srinath, no run
90.3 Blignaut to Srinath, one run
90.4 Blignaut to Badani, two runs
90.5 Blignaut to Badani, FOUR
90.6 Blignaut to Badani, no run
End of over 91 (9 runs) India 222/8 (lead by 144 runs)
AM Blignaut 28-12-67-4 (1w) - City End
J Srinath 3* (13b) HK Badani 8* (27b 1x4)
91.1 Friend to Srinath, no run
91.2 Friend to Srinath, no run
91.3 Friend to Srinath, legbye: one run
91.4 Friend to Badani, no run
91.5 Friend to Badani, two runs
91.6 Friend to Badani, legbye: one run
End of over 92 (4 runs) India 226/8 (lead by 148 runs)
TJ Friend 22-4-47-1 (3w) - Club House End
HK Badani 10* (30b 1x4) J Srinath 3* (16b)
92.1 Blignaut to Badani, no run
92.2 Blignaut to Badani, no run
92.3 Blignaut to Badani, no run
92.4 Blignaut to Badani, no run
92.5 Blignaut to Badani, no run
92.6 Blignaut to Badani, no run
End of over 93 (maiden) India 226/8 (lead by 148 runs)
AM Blignaut 29-13-67-4 (1w) - City End
J Srinath 3* (16b) HK Badani 10* (36b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
Streak brings himself back into bowl. He has had a good spell this
morning 4-2-7-2
93.1 Streak to Srinath, no run
93.2 Streak to Srinath, OUT: itched on good length, moving away, perfect
ball to a tailender, takes the outside edge, straight to Andy
flower, Srinath has to make that long walk back to the pavilion
India 226/9, Partnership of 19
J Srinath c A Flower b Streak 3 (18b 0x4 0x6)
HK Badani 10* (36b 1x4) HH Streak 24.2-9-46-4 (1w)
93.3 Streak to Nehra, no run, outside the off, left alone
93.4 Streak to Nehra, no run, full on the stumps, played back to the
bowler
93.5 Streak to Nehra, no run, outside the off, seaming away, left alone
93.6 Streak to Nehra, no run, full on the off stump, just about keeps it
away
End of over 94 (maiden) India 226/9 (lead by 148 runs)
HH Streak 25-10-46-4 (1w) - Club House End
HK Badani 10* (36b 1x4) A Nehra 0* (4b)
94.1 Blignaut to Badani, no run, pitching short of alength, outside the
leg stump, sliding down, through to the keeper
94.2 Blignaut to Badani, no run, outside the off stump, seaming away,
left through to the keeper.
94.3 Blignaut to Badani, no run, bowling around the stumps, fired in to
the batsman, played firmly to covers, no possibility of any runs
94.4 Blignaut to Badani, no run, angling in to the batsman, played to
mid-wicket
94.5 Blignaut to Badani, no run, on the pads, tucked just wide of the
man at square leg, looks for a single, good piece of fielding
stops the batsmen.
94.6 Blignaut to Badani, no run, predictable bouncer to finish the over.
ensures Nehra will take strike against Streak.
End of over 95 (maiden) India 226/9 (lead by 148 runs)
AM Blignaut 30-14-67-4 (1w) - City End
A Nehra 0* (4b) HK Badani 10* (42b 1x4)
95.1 Streak to Nehra, no run, angling in, rapped on the pads, big shout
for lbw, probably missing leg and an inside edge saves Nehra
95.2 Streak to Nehra, no run, sliding down the leg stump, Nehra has a go
at it, through to the keeper.
95.3 Streak to Nehra, no run, outside the off, seaming away, Nehra
covers his stumps and lets the ball through, just too wide to
cause any concerns really
95.4 Streak to Nehra, no run, pitched in line at 81 mph, moves away,
beats the batsman completely
95.5 Streak to Nehra, no run, too wide outside the off stump to cause
any trouble, through to Andy Flower
95.6 Streak to Nehra, no run, late reverse swing there, takes the edge
and goes first bounce to man at first slip
End of over 96 (maiden) India 226/9 (lead by 148 runs)
HH Streak 26-11-46-4 (1w) - Club House End
HK Badani 10* (42b 1x4) A Nehra 0* (10b)
96.1 Blignaut to Badani, no run, over pitched, outside the off, cracking
extra cover drive, good diving stop by Friend.
96.2 Blignaut to Badani, SIX, short and Badani quick to go back and
swing it over square leg for maximum! Six runs
96.3 Blignaut to Badani, wide: no run, wide outside the off stump, still
moving away, called a wide
96.3 Blignaut to Badani, no run, bowling around the stumps, outside the
off, through to the keeper.
96.4 Blignaut to Badani, no run, bowled wide of the off stump again,
through to the keeper.
96.5 Blignaut to Badani, no run, pitched on a good length, just outside
the off stump, Badani has a good look at it, left alone
96.6 Blignaut to Badani, no run, outside the off stump, angling away,
left alone
End of over 97 (7 runs) India 233/9 (lead by 155 runs)
AM Blignaut 31-14-74-4 (2w) - City End
A Nehra 0* (10b) HK Badani 16* (48b 1x4 1x6)
97.1 Streak to Nehra, no run, back of a length outside the off, Nehra
stands back and defends to the off side
97.2 Streak to Nehra, no run, fuller and on the off, defended to the off
side with a careful prod
97.3 Streak to Nehra, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, played down to point with soft hands
97.4 Streak to Nehra, legbye: one run, full and on the pads, Nehra
glances and misses, off the pads to fine leg
97.5 Streak to Badani, no run, short of a length and wide outside the
off, left alone
97.6 Streak to Badani, no run, back of alength and on the off, played
down with soft hands
End of over 98 (1 run, maiden) India 234/9 (lead by 156 runs)
HH Streak 27-12-46-4 (1w) - Club House End
A Nehra 0* (14b) HK Badani 16* (50b 1x4 1x6)
98.1 Blignaut to Nehra, no run, fullish and on the off, slanted in to
middle and off, defended back down the wicket
98.2 Blignaut to Nehra, no run, once again full and on thge off, bowled
from wide of the crease, Nehra defends with all the polish of a
specialist number eleven
98.3 Blignaut to Nehra, no run, attempted yorker, quick but not quick
enough at 127 kmph, Nehra keeps the ball out at the last moment
98.4 Blignaut to Nehra, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, played at and missed
98.5 Blignaut to Nehra, OUT: slanted in from wide of the crease, the
ball bounces and straightens a touch, Nehra plays down the wrong
line and the death rattle is not far behind, the off stump is
disturbed and that is the end of the Indian innings
India 234/10, Partnership of 8
A Nehra b Blignaut 0 (19b 0x4 0x6)
HK Badani 16* (50b 1x4 1x6) AM Blignaut 31.5-14-74-5 (2w)
Zimbabwe have done extremely well to put themselves in this
position
Zimbabwe now need 157 for victory
With plenty of time left in this match there is no reason why
Zimbabwe can't knock off the required runs
Join us in a few minutes for the Zimbabwe chase!
Match State: Innings Break
The players are back onto the field now
India march out and believe you me there's no spring in the step!
India have a very very slim chance of defending this total
However it is not totally impossible say the die hard India fans
ashish Nehra starting the proceedings
Nehra comes running up and losses his footing, the left arm seamer
pulls up in his delivery stride
0.1 Nehra to Whittall, no run, just short of a length and on the pads,
defended to the on side
0.2 Nehra to Whittall, one run
0.3 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run
0.4 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run
0.5 Nehra to Ebrahim, one run
0.6 Nehra to Whittall, one run
End of over 1 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 3/0 (154 more runs req)
A Nehra 1-0-3-0 - City End
GJ Whittall 2* (3b) DD Ebrahim 1* (3b)
1.1 Srinath to Whittall, no run
1.2 Srinath to Whittall, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
the ball goes off the edge to point
1.3 Srinath to Whittall, no run, short, quick and way down the leg
side, left alone
1.4 Srinath to Whittall, FOUR, back of a length and a bit of width
outside the off for Whittall to free his arms, Whittall leans back
and cuts late to the third man fence
1.5 Srinath to Whittall, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
cut played again and missed
1.6 Srinath to Whittall, no run
End of over 2 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 7/0 (150 more runs req)
J Srinath 1-0-4-0 - Club House End
DD Ebrahim 1* (3b) GJ Whittall 6* (9b 1x4)
2.1 Nehra to Ebrahim, legbye: two runs, just short of a length and on
the pads, shaping in late, off the pad to fine leg
2.2 Nehra to Ebrahim, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
played down to covers
2.3 Nehra to Whittall, no run, full and on the off, the ball swings in
late, defended to the on side where the man under the helmet
fields
2.4 Nehra to Whittall, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
2.5 Nehra to Whittall, no run, full and wide outside the off, Whittall
has a big swipe at it, misses and the bat hits the ground, loud
shout for caught behind rightly turned down
2.6 Nehra to Whittall, no run
End of over 3 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 10/0 (147 more runs req)
A Nehra 2-0-4-0 - City End
DD Ebrahim 2* (5b) GJ Whittall 6* (13b 1x4)
3.1 Srinath to Ebrahim, three runs, just short of a length and drifting
onto the pads, clipped away to midwicket for a comfortable three
3.2 Srinath to Whittall, (noball) no run, fuller and outside the off,
left alone, no ball as well
3.2 Srinath to Whittall, two runs, back of a length and on the pads,
whipped away to deep square leg
3.3 Srinath to Whittall, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
3.4 Srinath to Whittall, no run, full once more but wide of the stumps,
left alone again, Srinath needs to make the batsmen play more
3.5 Srinath to Whittall, no run, short wide and outside the off, left
alone
3.6 Srinath to Whittall, no run
End of over 4 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 16/0 (141 more runs req)
J Srinath 2-0-10-0 (1nb) - Club House End
DD Ebrahim 5* (6b) GJ Whittall 8* (19b 1x4)
4.1 Harbhajan Singh to Ebrahim, one run, fullish and on the pads,
whipped away to the on side
4.2 Harbhajan Singh to Whittall, no run, well flighted, slower and
outside the off, the ball spins in, Whittall defends off the back
foot
4.3 Harbhajan Singh to Whittall, no run, full and outside the off,
padded away
4.4 Harbhajan Singh to Whittall, no run, quicker and on the off,
defended
4.5 Harbhajan Singh to Whittall, no run, once again quick and outside
the off, padded away
4.6 Harbhajan Singh to Whittall, no run, quick, flat and on the stumps,
defended with the full face of the bat
End of over 5 (1 run) Zimbabwe 17/0 (140 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-1-0 - City End
DD Ebrahim 6* (7b) GJ Whittall 8* (24b 1x4)
That is lunch on the fourth day
Zimbabwe are 17/0 and need a further 140 runs for victory
The Indian hopes of a series win outside the subcontinent, after a
drought of 15 years, slowly but surely ebb away
Join us again in about 30 mins for what might be the last session
of this Test series !
Match State: Lunch - Day 4
Welcome back to the Live Coverage of the post lunch session on day
Four with Zimbabwe needing another 157 runs for a memorable
victory
5.1 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off, short in length, cut
down to point
5.2 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, short of a length, outside the off
stump, cut straight to point
5.3 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, on middle and leg, short in length,
played in defense
5.4 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, cut away, straight to the man at point
5.5 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, good length ball, seaming in, beats the
batsman on his forward push, through to Dighe
5.6 Srinath to Ebrahim, no run, good length ball, angling in sharply,
inside edge on to the pads, Srinath goes up appealing, realises
that it wont be given out and walks away.
End of over 6 (maiden) Zimbabwe 17/0 (140 more runs req)
J Srinath 3-1-10-0 (1nb) - Club House End
GJ Whittall 8* (24b 1x4) DD Ebrahim 6* (13b)
First over after lunch is a maiden
6.1 Nehra to Whittall, no run, pitched outside the off stump, seaming
and angling away from thebatsman, left alone
6.2 Nehra to Whittall, bye: one run, outside the off stump, left
through to Dighe, has to take it on the bounce, doesn't get the
ball into his gloves cleanly, one bye.
6.3 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, good length, pitched on middle, swinging
further down the leg side, shout for lbw, not out
6.4 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, short and rising, hit on the body, pops
up the catch is taken, loud shout for nothing
6.5 Nehra to Ebrahim, FOUR, outside the off stump, smashes it back past
the bowler, hit on the rise, four runs
6.6 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off stump, chops it to second
slip
End of over 7 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 22/0 (135 more runs req)
A Nehra 3-0-8-0 - City End
GJ Whittall 8* (26b 1x4) DD Ebrahim 10* (17b 1x4)
7.1 Srinath to Whittall, no run, outside the off, seaming in, left
alone
7.2 Srinath to Whittall, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off stump, has a good look at it, leaves it through to Dighe
7.3 Srinath to Whittall, no run, quicker ball, 85.2 mph, one of the
fastest by Srinath in this match, outside the off, left alone.
Zimbabwe need 135 more runs for a win
7.4 Srinath to Whittall, no run, outside the off, from a short of a
length, through to the keeper.
7.5 Srinath to Whittall, two runs, outside the leg stump, neatly tucked
around, Dravid from short leg has to do the running to stop it,
batsmen take two runs. 133 runs needed now.
7.6 Srinath to Whittall, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
End of over 8 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 24/0 (133 more runs req)
J Srinath 4-1-12-0 (1nb) - Club House End
DD Ebrahim 10* (17b 1x4) GJ Whittall 10* (32b 1x4)
8.1 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, A bounder! surprises Ebrahim who was
making a move forward, has to make last minute adjustment and duck
8.2 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, short and rising on middle stump, gets
right behind the ball and fends it down.
8.3 Nehra to Ebrahim, (noball) no run, on middle and leg stump, over
steps the line, umpire calls it no ball!
8.3 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, on off and middle , played on the off
side, defensively
8.4 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, wide outside the off and going further
away, lucky not to be called a wide
8.5 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off stump, Ebrahim shows much
better skills as he plays defensively to it
8.6 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, short of alength, outside the off,
seaming away, gets right behind the line and fends it down
comfortably
End of over 9 (1 run) Zimbabwe 25/0 (132 more runs req)
A Nehra 4-0-9-0 (1nb) - City End
GJ Whittall 10* (32b 1x4) DD Ebrahim 10* (24b 1x4)
9.1 Srinath to Whittall, no run, outside the off stump,Whittall will
have nothing of that, left alone
9.2 Srinath to Whittall, no run, steers it down to gully to a short
pitched delivery
9.3 Srinath to Whittall, OUT: angling into the batsman, thick inside
edge on to the pads, easy catch to short leg
Zimbabwe 25/1, Partnership of 25
GJ Whittall c Dravid b Srinath 10 (35b 1x4 0x6)
DD Ebrahim 10* (24b 1x4) J Srinath 4.3-1-12-1 (1nb)
9.4 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, angling in to the batsman again,
Carlisle plays it defensively
9.5 Srinath to Carlisle, legbye: FOUR, short and bouncer! Carlisle
ducks, a bit too late, hit on the shoulder and goes over the slips
for four leg byes
9.6 Srinath to Carlisle, two runs, on the pads, flicked forward of
square and takes two runs for it, Carlisle is off the mark
End of over 10 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 31/1 (126 more runs req)
J Srinath 5-1-14-1 (1nb) - Club House End
DD Ebrahim 10* (24b 1x4) SV Carlisle 2* (3b)
10.1 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, outside teh off stump, seaming away, left
through to the keeper.
10.2 Nehra to Ebrahim, two runs, short, outside the leg stump, dealt
with firmly, pulled around for a couple of runs
10.3 Nehra to Ebrahim, FOUR, on the pads, sweetly timed stroke, played
fine enough to beat the man at fine-leg for four
10.4 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, Nehra steaming in and bowls one that
comes in sharply, Ebrahim plays it down.
10.5 Nehra to Ebrahim, FOUR, outside the edge, goes for the big shot,
thick edge to third-man fence for four. Runs coming in a hurry
10.6 Nehra to Ebrahim, no run, outside the off stump, played defensively
to covers
End of over 11 (10 runs) Zimbabwe 41/1 (116 more runs req)
A Nehra 5-0-19-0 (1nb) - City End
SV Carlisle 2* (3b) DD Ebrahim 20* (30b 3x4)
11.1 Srinath to Carlisle, two runs, on the pads, easily turned down to
long leg, Srinath not too happy with the fielder at fine leg
11.2 Srinath to Carlisle, two runs, short of a length, outside the off,
goes right back and punches it past Srinath for two runs
11.3 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, outside the off stump, seaming in a
shade, Carlisle has it well covered and judged, left alone
11.4 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, angling in sharply, Carlisle is quick
on his feet, plays it well
11.5 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, Bouncer! wasted... as Carlisle ducks
underneath
11.6 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, short of a length, angling in, goes
right back and punches it to covers. Srinath is still complaining
about something, not too happy with himself perhaps
End of over 12 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 45/1 (112 more runs req)
J Srinath 6-1-18-1 (1nb) - Club House End
DD Ebrahim 20* (30b 3x4) SV Carlisle 6* (9b)
Harbhajan Singh comes into bowl, replacing Nehra
12.1 Harbhajan Singh to Ebrahim, no run, outside the leg stump and
through to Dighe
12.2 Harbhajan Singh to Ebrahim, no run, bowling with a forward short
leg, slip and silly point, tossed up, plays defensively
12.3 Harbhajan Singh to Ebrahim, OUT: quicker one, hardly any turn in
that, pushes forward at it,thick inside edge on to this pads,
Badani takes an easy catch at silly point
Zimbabwe 45/2, Partnership of 20
DD Ebrahim c Badani b Harbhajan Singh 20 (33b 3x4 0x6)
SV Carlisle 6* (9b) Harbhajan Singh 1.3-0-1-1
12.4 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, one run, tossed up, outside the off ,
swept away towards square leg
12.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, flat in trajectory, outside
the off, fended down
12.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, quicker one, over spin in that
ball, goes the other way, goes back and is beaten
End of over 13 (1 run) Zimbabwe 46/2 (111 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 2-0-2-1 - City End
ADR Campbell 1* (1b) SV Carlisle 6* (11b)
13.1 Srinath to Campbell, no run, outside the off stump, seaming away
from the left-hander, beaten.
13.2 Srinath to Campbell, no run, short pitched, rising, gets right
behind the ball and fends it down
13.3 Srinath to Campbell, no run, outside the off stump, seaming away,
through to the keeper.
13.4 Srinath to Campbell, one run, clipped away towards square leg, in
the air, falls short of Harbhajan Singh, not a clear chance by any
means, Srinath as always not too happy
13.5 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, gets right behind the ball, fends it
down comfortably
13.6 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, full on middle and off, driven
straight back to Srinath
End of over 14 (1 run) Zimbabwe 47/2 (110 more runs req)
J Srinath 7-1-19-1 (1nb) - Club House End
ADR Campbell 2* (5b) SV Carlisle 6* (13b)
Another 110 runs required for the win. Grant Flower is padded up,
to go in next.
14.1 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, one run, low in trajectory, outside
the off, Campbell has no clues at all, edges it wide of slips for
a single
14.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, two runs, on the pads, Carlisle has
looked assured, flicks sweetly through the on side and takes two
runs
14.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, forward in defense to a tossed
up ball
14.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, outside the off stump,
stretches forward, covers the stumps, leaves it through
14.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, tosed up, outside teh of
stump, plays it well, defended
14.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, gets right behind the ball,
negates the turn and plays it bakc to the bowler
End of over 15 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 50/2 (107 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 3-0-5-1 - City End
ADR Campbell 3* (6b) SV Carlisle 8* (18b)
107 more to go for zimbabwe, India need to pluck out eight wickets,
that includes two flowers
15.1 Srinath to Campbell, no run, outside the off, no attempt to make
the batsman play at it, Campbell is hapy to leave alone
15.2 Srinath to Campbell, legbye: one run, off the pads, goes down to
fine leg
15.3 Srinath to Carlisle, no run
15.4 Srinath to Carlisle, one run, pushed wide off covers and takes an
easy single
15.5 Srinath to Campbell, no run, Bouncer! too high, just too high to
force Campbell to play at it
15.6 Srinath to Campbell, no run, short of a length, outside the off
stump, pushed to point
End of over 16 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 52/2 (105 more runs req)
J Srinath 8-1-20-1 (1nb) - Club House End
SV Carlisle 9* (20b) ADR Campbell 3* (10b)
16.1 Nehra to Carlisle, no run, Nehra comes into the attack, replacing
Harbhajan, fires one wide outside the off stump
16.2 Nehra to Carlisle, three runs, on the pads, wide open spaces on the
leg side, flicked through the on side and takes three runs
16.3 Nehra to Campbell, no run, over pitched at 80.5 mph, does not get
hold of that extra cover drive
16.4 Nehra to Campbell, no run, full on the of stump, Campbell has
looked shaky in the middle, plays it to mid-wicket
16.5 Nehra to Campbell, no run, outside the off stump, seaming away,
through to the keeper.
16.6 Nehra to Campbell, no run, played outside the off, played
defensively
End of over 17 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 55/2 (102 more runs req)
A Nehra 6-0-22-0 (1nb) - City End
SV Carlisle 12* (22b) ADR Campbell 3* (14b)
Harbhajn Singh replaces Srinath
17.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, on the pads, pushed just wide
of short mid-wicket, looks for a single, comedy of errors here,
Carlisle goes back, campbell has no idea what to do, drops his bat
and runs back in as the throw comes in.
17.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, played defensively to it, well
tossed up ball that was
17.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, stretches forward in defense,
Harbhajan Singh trying to hit the bowlers footmark on the pitch
17.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, played defensively to it
17.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, faster one, outside the off
and spinning in, gets right behind the line and fends it down
17.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, top class batting here,
compact defensive stroke played as Harbhajan sends in a probing
delivery
End of over 18 (maiden) Zimbabwe 55/2 (102 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 4-1-5-1 - Club House End
ADR Campbell 3* (14b) SV Carlisle 12* (28b)
There has been a musical chair of bowling, Srinath comes back from
the other end now
18.1 Srinath to Campbell, FOUR, short, outside the off, Campbell does
what he knows best, goes back and plays a majestic pull shot, four
the moment it left the bat
18.2 Srinath to Campbell, no run, over pitched, driven straight to
covers, Srinath struggling to find line and length after changing
ends
18.3 Srinath to Campbell, no run, wasted opportunity, doesn't give the
batsman a chance to bowl, fires it too wide outside of the of
stump
18.4 Srinath to Campbell, no run, short and rising outside the off
stump, steered down to Harbhajan Singh at point. Clearly proves
the kind of pressure a boundary being hit of the first ball can
create
18.5 Srinath to Campbell, one run, plays it neatly behind square on the
off side, takes a quick single as harbhajan is late to realise
what is going on
18.6 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, Carlisle makes a poor judgement call,
leaves the ball that comes right back into him, misses leg stump
by not much. Luckyto be there in the middle.
End of over 19 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 60/2 (97 more runs req)
J Srinath 9-1-25-1 (1nb) - City End
ADR Campbell 8* (19b 1x4) SV Carlisle 12* (29b)
Zimbabawe needs another 97 runs to win a Test match, which will do
a lot to the growth of cricket in that country.
Match State: Drinks
19.1 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, rapped on the pads, loud
shout, not out
19.2 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, played defensively to that
19.3 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, bowling around the stumps,
forward in dewfense
19.4 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run
19.5 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, outside the off stump, pushed
in defense
19.6 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, faster delivery, skiding on,
campbell equal to it, chops it down to gully
End of over 20 (maiden) Zimbabwe 60/2 (97 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 5-2-5-1 - Club House End
SV Carlisle 12* (29b) ADR Campbell 8* (25b 1x4)
20.1 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, short and angling in to the batsman,
srinath doesn't get the ball to move away that often, Carlisle
confidently gets right behind the line and plays it down
20.2 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
played to covers
20.3 Srinath to Carlisle, three runs, half volley outside the off stump,
begs to be hit,driven sweetly for three runs, dravid does a good
job of that chase
20.4 Srinath to Campbell, no run, full on middle and off, stretches
forward and fends it back to the bowler
20.5 Srinath to Campbell, one run, ball stops on campbell, has to check
the shot, good luck favours him, the ball falls just short of
Harbhajan in the covers
20.6 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, Angling into the batsman, fired in at
83.8 mph, hits the batsman on his body, no damage done
End of over 21 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 64/2 (93 more runs req)
J Srinath 10-1-29-1 (1nb) - City End
ADR Campbell 9* (27b 1x4) SV Carlisle 15* (33b)
21.1 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, tossed up, bat and pad close
together, fended down
21.2 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, pushes it through, plays it
right back to the bowler
21.3 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, outside the off stump, through
to the keeper.
21.4 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, faster one, a quick bowling
action that! hits the batsman on the pads, outside the line of the
leg stump
21.5 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, pushes forward in defense
21.6 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, tossed up, outside the off
stump, goes right forward, bat and pad close together, smothers
the spin, plays it down
End of over 22 (maiden) Zimbabwe 64/2 (93 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 6-3-5-1 - Club House End
SV Carlisle 15* (33b) ADR Campbell 9* (33b 1x4)
Another change in the bowling. Nehra comes in to bowl, the only
variety in the bowling at this stage, a constant change of ends
22.1 Nehra to Carlisle, no run, outside the off stump, through to the
keeper.
22.2 Nehra to Carlisle, no run, pitched on line, goes through to the
keeper.
22.3 Nehra to Carlisle, no run, outside teh off stump, seaming away,
hardly any threatening pace in that, left alone
22.4 Nehra to Carlisle, no run, pitched outside the off stump,
straightening, beats the batsman
22.5 Nehra to Carlisle, no run, short outside the off, no attempt to
make the batsman play at it
22.6 Nehra to Carlisle, three runs, short outside the off, played to
point, misfields it, takes three. 90 more runs needed
End of over 23 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 67/2 (90 more runs req)
A Nehra 7-0-25-0 (1nb) - City End
SV Carlisle 18* (39b) ADR Campbell 9* (33b 1x4)
23.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, full and on the off, defended
23.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, just short of a length nad
outside the off, gentle turn into the batsman, defended with soft
hands
23.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, short of a length outside the
off, patted away carefully
23.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run
23.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, full and outside the off,
drifting in nicely, left alone easily by Carlisle
23.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, fuller and on the off, driven
to covers
End of over 24 (maiden) Zimbabwe 67/2 (90 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 7-4-5-1 - Club House End
ADR Campbell 9* (33b 1x4) SV Carlisle 18* (45b)
24.1 Nehra to Campbell, no run, full and on the off, late inswing,
Campbell plays down the wrong line and is rapped on the pads, loud
shout for lbw turned down, that was close
24.2 Nehra to Campbell, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
24.3 Nehra to Campbell, FOUR, full and on the pads, speared in without
much control, whipped away fine to the fine leg fence, bad ball,
got the treatment it deserved
24.4 Nehra to Campbell, no run, full and just outside the off, left
alone
24.5 Nehra to Campbell, no run, once again just outside the off and on a
good length, the ball swings after crossing the batsman who
shoulders arms and lets it go
24.6 Nehra to Campbell, OUT: full, straight and fast, the ball skids off
the pitch and raps the pad, loud shout for LBW, Umpire Robinson
takes his own seet time and thinks about it - can only delay the
inevitable, plumb in front
Zimbabwe 71/3, Partnership of 26
ADR Campbell lbw b Nehra 13 (39b 2x4 0x6)
End of over 25 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 71/3 (86 more runs req)
A Nehra 8-0-29-1 (1nb) - City End
SV Carlisle 18* (45b)
The first of the Flower brothers now comes to the crease
25.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run
25.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, one run, fuller and on the pads,
whipped away to the on side
25.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, flat and on the off, played
back down the wicket with soft hands
25.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, full and outside the off,
Grant Flower pads up, loud shout for lbw turned down
25.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, full and outside the off,
steered to point
25.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, once again outside the off,
padded up and loud shouts for lbw, a bit uncalled for perhaps
considering the fact that this one was nowhere near out
End of over 26 (1 run) Zimbabwe 72/3 (85 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 8-4-6-1 - Club House End
SV Carlisle 19* (47b) GW Flower 0* (4b)
26.1 Nehra to Carlisle, no run, just short of a length, on the off,
shaping in, played back down the wicket with a straight bat
26.2 Nehra to Carlisle, no run, fuller and a bit more swing as a result,
played back down the track
26.3 Nehra to Carlisle, one run, on the pads, slanting further down leg
side, clipped away off the legs to square leg
26.4 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, short of a length outside the off, left
alone
26.5 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, back of a length and on the off, played
down with soft hands
26.6 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, fuller and outside the off, defended
carefully with bat and pad held close together
End of over 27 (1 run) Zimbabwe 73/3 (84 more runs req)
A Nehra 9-0-30-1 (1nb) - City End
SV Carlisle 20* (50b) GW Flower 0* (7b)
27.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, bowling around the stumps,
fired in on the off stump, played defensively
27.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, pitches outside teh leg stump
and bounces, hit on the body, no damage done
27.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, stretches forward in defense
27.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, one run, turns in neatly behind square
and takes one. 83 away from win
27.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, faster one, hit on the pads,
ball pitching outside the line of leg, big shout for almost
nothing
27.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, Grant flower takes a leaf out
of his brother's book, goes for an outrageous reverse sweep, ball
pitching wide outside the leg stump, misses, through to the
keeper, Harbhajan and Dighe go up appealing, not too sure for what
End of over 28 (1 run) Zimbabwe 74/3 (83 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 9-4-7-1 - Club House End
SV Carlisle 21* (54b) GW Flower 0* (9b)
28.1 Nehra to Carlisle, no run, angled in to the batsman, from outside
the leg, gets right behind and fends it down
28.2 Nehra to Carlisle, one run, neatly tucked down to long leg,
Harbhajan Singh comes running in from fine leg, picks and throws
in one action, restricts scoring to one
28.3 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, short and rising, Grant Flower who is a
slow starter, gets behind and knocks it down
28.4 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, outside the off stump, seaming away,
Flower puts his foot forward, leaves it alone
28.5 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, bowled with bit more pace, 83.4 mph,
beats the forward defensive stroke, close call for Flower.
28.6 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, short of a length, coming into the
batsman a shade, Flower opens the face of the bat and pushes it to
dravid in the covers
End of over 29 (1 run) Zimbabwe 75/3 (82 more runs req)
A Nehra 10-0-31-1 (1nb) - City End
SV Carlisle 22* (56b) GW Flower 0* (13b)
29.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, one run, on the pads, played wide of
the man at leg gully, down to long leg
29.2 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, bowling over the stumps,
spinnin gin, forward in defense
29.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, action replay to the previous
delivery, defended
29.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, tosed up, Flower pushes
forward, rapped on the pads, not out
29.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, neatly played defensive shot
29.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, tosed up, on middle and off,
forward in defense
End of over 30 (1 run) Zimbabwe 76/3 (81 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 10-4-8-1 - Club House End
SV Carlisle 23* (57b) GW Flower 0* (18b)
81 more to go, Flower is yet to open his account. Agarkar has not
had a bowl so far
30.1 Nehra to Carlisle, no run, short of a length, rising, gets right
behind the line, plays it down safely, in complete control is
Carlisle
30.2 Nehra to Carlisle, no run, outside the of stump, left through to
the keeper.
30.3 Nehra to Carlisle, no run, short of a length, on middle stump,
played back to the bowler
30.4 Nehra to Carlisle, FOUR, short of alength, outside the of, plays it
late, neatly played square drive for four!
30.5 Nehra to Carlisle, one run, outside the off, goes right up on his
toes and punches it into covers and takes an easy single
30.6 Nehra to GW Flower, no run, wasted delivery, outside teh off stump,
left alone by flower.
End of over 31 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 81/3 (76 more runs req)
A Nehra 11-0-36-1 (1nb) - City End
SV Carlisle 28* (62b 1x4) GW Flower 0* (19b)
Zimbabwe has score more than 50% of runs required for their win.
Need another 76 runs
31.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, played to silly point
31.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, legbye: FOUR, pitched outside the off,
spinning in sharply, clips the pads, Dighe fails to collect that,
four runs in the form of leg byes.
31.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run
31.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run
31.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, flat in trajectory, outside
the off stump, goes forward and plays with the pad
31.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, flights it a little outside
the of, gets right behind the ball, plays it down safely
End of over 32 (4 runs, maiden) Zimbabwe 85/3 (72 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 11-5-8-1 - Club House End
GW Flower 0* (19b) SV Carlisle 28* (68b 1x4)
ganguly realises that Agarkar has still not had a go, brings him
on, with just 72 runs reqd for the win
32.1 Agarkar to GW Flower, one run, fast delivery, outside the off,
played square to Dravid, misfields, one run taken
32.2 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, Bouncer! 81.3 mph, harmles indeed,
through to the keeper.
32.3 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, short of a length, outside the off
stump, played right back to the bowler
32.4 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, rising outside the off, goes right up
on his toes and punches it to covers
32.5 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, bowling at 82 mph, on middle and off,
played back to the bowler
32.6 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, Agarkar bowls good line and length, on
off stump, plays it back to the bowler. That is Tea on the fourth
day
End of over 33 (1 run) Zimbabwe 86/3 (71 more runs req)
AB Agarkar 1-0-1-0 - City End
GW Flower 1* (20b) SV Carlisle 28* (73b 1x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 4
Zimbabwe need another 71 runs for what will be a memorable win.
Carlisle is in good touch. Grant Flower as always takes a little
while to get going. We will be back with you in 20 mins.
Welcome back! This might well be the last session of the Test
match. Zimbabwe is placed comfortably, they need 71 runs with 7
wickets in hand.
Players are back in the middle. Harbhajan Singh will bowl to Grant
Flower.
33.1 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, one run, on middle and leg, turning
slowly down theleg side, turned around the corner for a single
33.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, one run, fired in at 64 mph, almost a
yorker, dug out pastthe slip fielder, takes the run
33.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, spinning in, played back to
the bowler
33.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, tossed up, played with the
pad
33.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, one run, again erring in line and
length, on leg stump, turned towards square leg, takes an easy
single... walk through the single
33.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, played defensively at this
one, ball outside the off.
End of over 34 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 89/3 (68 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 12-5-11-1 - Club House End
GW Flower 3* (24b) SV Carlisle 29* (75b 1x4)
34.1 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, outside the off stump, goes to the
keeper on the bounce.
34.2 Agarkar to GW Flower, no run, short of a length, comes right
forward, gets in line, played with a straight bat, offering full
face of it
34.3 Agarkar to GW Flower, OUT: good length deliver, on off stump,
moving away from the batsman, Grant Flower on the move forward,
takes a thick outside edge, flies straight to Laxman at second
slip.
Zimbabwe 89/4, Partnership of 18
GW Flower c Laxman b Agarkar 3 (27b 0x4 0x6)
SV Carlisle 29* (75b 1x4) AB Agarkar 1.3-0-1-1
Streak comes into bat, Andy was slated to come in at no: 5
34.4 Agarkar to Streak, no run, pitched on middle and leg, sliding down,
hit on the pad, not out!
34.5 Agarkar to Streak, no run, loud shout for lbw, full on leg and
middle, inside edge on to the pads.
34.6 Agarkar to Streak, no run, fast, bowled at 86.5 mph, bouncer to
finish an excellent over
End of over 35 (maiden) Zimbabwe 89/4 (68 more runs req)
AB Agarkar 2-1-1-1 - City End
SV Carlisle 29* (75b 1x4) HH Streak 0* (3b)
35.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, on leg and middle, played down
on the leg side
35.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, forward in defense to a
flighted ball
35.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, hit on the pads, way outside
the line of of stump, doesnt stop Harbhajan from going up with a
loud appeal
35.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, stretches forward in defense
35.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, good loop in that ball,
forward in defense
35.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, one run, outside the off, pushed to
covers and pinches a quick single.
End of over 36 (1 run) Zimbabwe 90/4 (67 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 13-5-12-1 - Club House End
SV Carlisle 30* (81b 1x4) HH Streak 0* (3b)
The contest is getting a bit too close 67 runs and six wickets
36.1 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, outside the off stump, bowled at 84
mph, through to the keeper.
36.2 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, bowled at 86.3 mph, outside the off
stump, well left alone by the batsman, men behind the stumps go up
in a half-hearted appeal
36.3 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, over pitched, outside the off,
cracking cover drive, straight to Harbhajan Singh
36.4 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, short of a length, rising, bowled at
87.4 mph, driven to covers
36.5 Agarkar to Carlisle, one run, bowled at 87.1, punches it to
Harbhajan, using the pace of the ball, misfields, one run
36.6 Agarkar to Streak, no run, bowled on middle and leg, aimed at the
batsman, rising from a short of a length, bowled at 87.7 mph,
fended down
End of over 37 (1 run) Zimbabwe 91/4 (66 more runs req)
AB Agarkar 3-1-2-1 - City End
SV Carlisle 31* (86b 1x4) HH Streak 0* (4b)
37.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, one run, on the pads,tucked around the
corner for an easy single
37.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, tossed up to the batsman,
forward in defense
37.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, on middle and off, spinning
slowly towards leg, tucked straight to leg slip
37.4 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, two runs, short outside teh off,
spinning in to the batsman, goes on to his backfoot and punches it
on the off side, takestwo
37.5 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, tosed up on leg and middle,
forward in defense
37.6 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, one run, now and then Harbhajan attempts
a faster ball, bowled at 66 mph, on the pads, played to mid-
wicket, takes the single
End of over 38 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 95/4 (62 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 14-5-16-1 - Club House End
HH Streak 3* (9b) SV Carlisle 32* (87b 1x4)
38.1 Agarkar to Streak, no run
38.2 Agarkar to Streak, no run, short of alength, on middle and leg,
goes right back and fends it down
38.3 Agarkar to Streak, no run, bowled at 86.3 mph, on off and middle,
walks forward and fends it back down the track
38.4 Agarkar to Streak, no run, over pitched outside the off stump, uses
the 86.6 mph on that ball, times it sweetly, straight to Harbhajan
at mid-off
38.5 Agarkar to Streak, no run, gets right behind the ball and fends the
rising ball, back to the bowler
38.6 Agarkar to Streak, no run, short and outside the of stump, Streak
has a go at it, beaten. Agarkar gets a bit excited about it.
End of over 39 (maiden) Zimbabwe 95/4 (62 more runs req)
AB Agarkar 4-2-2-1 - City End
SV Carlisle 32* (87b 1x4) HH Streak 3* (15b)
39.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, FOUR, flighted outside the off, goes
for the drive, thick edge and flies through what would have een a
third slip, for four!
39.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run
39.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, tossed up, comes down the
track and drives it to covers
39.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, tossed up, comes down the
track and drives it to covers, finds Nehra
39.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, one run, on the pads, turned around
the corner, gets the single, that is Zimbabwe's 100 on the board.
39.6 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, well flighted, stretches forward
toplay at it, inside edge and rolls down to leg gully
End of over 40 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 100/4 (57 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 15-5-21-1 - Club House End
SV Carlisle 37* (92b 2x4) HH Streak 3* (16b)
40.1 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, outside the off stump, plays it
defensively
40.2 Agarkar to Carlisle, two runs, on the pads, played down tolong leg,
Nehra has to do a lot of running from fine leg, batsmen run
through for two
40.3 Agarkar to Carlisle, FOUR, outside teh off stump, driven on the
rise, hit through the line, in the air, ball screams to the extra
cover fence for four
40.4 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, slower ball, bowled at 73 mph, lets it
go through to the keeper.
40.5 Agarkar to Carlisle, FOUR, bowled at 86 mph, outside the off stump,
takes the edge, flies through slips, Laxman takes an evasive
action, as a matter of fact ducks, lost the sight of the ball
completely, four runs to Carlisle
40.6 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run
End of over 41 (10 runs) Zimbabwe 110/4 (47 more runs req)
AB Agarkar 5-2-12-1 - City End
HH Streak 3* (16b) SV Carlisle 47* (98b 4x4)
The News on Andy Flower: He has a dislocated thumb and will bat if
required at no: 8 or 9
41.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run
41.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, one run
41.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run
41.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, well flighted, outside the off
stump, forward in defense
41.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, bowling around the stumps,
outside teh leg stump, Dighe has a bit of work to do
41.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, on off stump, played in
defense
End of over 42 (1 run) Zimbabwe 111/4 (46 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 16-5-22-1 - Club House End
HH Streak 4* (18b) SV Carlisle 47* (102b 4x4)
Zimbabwe need 46 run to win with 6 wickets in hand
42.1 Agarkar to Streak, one run, on the pads, tucked around in front of
square on the leg side, takes one
42.2 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, outside the off stump, plays a loose
shot, beaten, lucky to be there
42.3 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, digs it short at 85.3 mph, through to
the keeper.
42.4 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, outside the off stump, the pressure on
the bowlers telling now, too wide outside the off, through to the
keeper.
42.5 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, wide outside the off, through to the
keeper.
42.6 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, outside the off stump, sweetly timed
off drive, finds Das standing on the way, no runs
End of over 43 (1 run) Zimbabwe 112/4 (45 more runs req)
AB Agarkar 6-2-13-1 - City End
HH Streak 5* (19b) SV Carlisle 47* (107b 4x4)
Tendulkar brought into the attack, he is to bowl leg breaks,
perhaps India's one trump that could do the trick
43.1 Tendulkar to Streak, two runs, short, spinning away slowly, rocks
back and cuts it to cover fence, sweeper comes around, takes two
43.2 Tendulkar to Streak, one run, outside the off, cuts it down to
third man for a single
43.3 Tendulkar to Carlisle, no run, outside the off, through to the
keeper
43.4 Tendulkar to Carlisle, no run
43.5 Tendulkar to Carlisle, FOUR, full toss, smashes through extra
covers for four, that is a well deserved half century. Carlisle
has played really well.
43.6 Tendulkar to Carlisle, no run, goes right back and plays it back to
the bowler
End of over 44 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 119/4 (38 more runs req)
SR Tendulkar 1-0-7-0 - Club House End
HH Streak 8* (21b) SV Carlisle 51* (111b 5x4)
Agarkar replaced by Srinath here
44.1 Srinath to Streak, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven with
soft hands to covers
44.2 Srinath to Streak, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
played back down the wicket with the full face of the bat
44.3 Srinath to Streak, OUT: just short of a length and on the off, the
ball climbs well on the batsman, off the edge to Dighe who snaps
the catch up, Srinath strikes in his first over of a new spell
Zimbabwe 119/5, Partnership of 30
HH Streak c Dighe b Srinath 8 (24b 0x4 0x6)
SV Carlisle 51* (111b 5x4) J Srinath 10.3-1-29-2 (1nb)
Blignaut is the new bat
44.4 Srinath to Blignaut, (noball) no run
44.4 Srinath to Blignaut, no run
44.5 Srinath to Blignaut, one run
44.6 Srinath to Carlisle, (noball) no run
44.6 Srinath to Carlisle, no run
End of over 45 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 122/5 (35 more runs req)
J Srinath 11-1-32-2 (3nb) - City End
AM Blignaut 1* (3b) SV Carlisle 51* (113b 5x4)
45.1 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run
45.2 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run
45.3 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run, well flighted and on the off,
defened back down the wicket
45.4 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run, well flighted, a bit more air,
defended
45.5 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run, fuller, a bit less air on that
one, again defended
45.6 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run, faster one, flat and on the
off, played at and missed, rapped on the pads, loud shout for lbw
turned down
End of over 46 (maiden) Zimbabwe 122/5 (35 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 17-6-22-1 - Club House End
SV Carlisle 51* (113b 5x4) AM Blignaut 1* (9b)
46.1 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, full and on the off, slanted in from
wide of the crease, defended back down the track with the full
face of the bat
46.2 Srinath to Carlisle, two runs, just short of a length and on the
pads, whipped away down to the midwicket region with good use of
the wrists
46.3 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, back of a length and wide of the
stumps, left alone
46.4 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, just short of a length once more and
on middle and leg, tapped away to the on side
46.5 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, short wide and outside the off, left
alone easily
46.6 Srinath to Carlisle, one run, back of a length and down the leg
side, nothing ball that, glanced away to deep sqare leg
End of over 47 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 125/5 (32 more runs req)
J Srinath 12-1-35-2 (3nb) - City End
SV Carlisle 54* (119b 5x4) AM Blignaut 1* (9b)
47.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, fullish and on the off,
Carlisle defends awkwardly and the ball falls at his feet
47.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, full and outside the off, a
bit of loop to it, droiven to mid off
47.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, one run, on the pads, whipped away to
the square leg region
47.4 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run
47.5 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, one run
Harbhajan Singh has a slip, point, silly point, lilly mid off,
extra cover, mid off, mid on, deep midwicket and long leg bowling
to Carlisle
47.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, full and on the off, defended
with bat and pad held close together
End of over 48 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 127/5 (30 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 18-6-24-1 - Club House End
AM Blignaut 2* (11b) SV Carlisle 55* (123b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
48.1 Srinath to Blignaut, no run, short of a length and outside the off
from around the wicket, Blignaut sways out of the way easily
48.2 Srinath to Blignaut, FOUR, short of a length outside the off,
Blignaut is squared up, off the edge to the vacant third man area
48.3 Srinath to Blignaut, no run
48.4 Srinath to Blignaut, (noball) no run, full and on the off, defended
carefully, no ball from Srinath
48.4 Srinath to Blignaut, two runs, full and on the off, attempted
yorker, driven back past the bowler to the on side, no mid on,
easy two
48.5 Srinath to Blignaut, no run, fullish and angled down the leg side,
defended wristily to the on side
48.6 Srinath to Blignaut, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the
off, there's no third man, Blignaut opens the face of the bat and
steers the ball away to the vacant third man area
End of over 49 (11 runs) Zimbabwe 138/5 (19 more runs req)
J Srinath 13-1-46-2 (4nb) - City End
SV Carlisle 55* (123b 5x4) AM Blignaut 12* (18b 2x4)
49.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, one run, short of a length and way
down the leg side, whipped away to fine leg
49.2 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run, well flighted and on the off,
Blignaut moves across and defends back down the wicket
49.3 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run
49.4 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run, full, fast and on the off,
defended to the off side with an angled bat
49.5 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run, short and wide, big turn as
well, left alone
49.6 Harbhajan Singh to Blignaut, no run, fullish and on the off,
defended carefully to the off side
End of over 50 (1 run) Zimbabwe 139/5 (18 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 19-6-25-1 - Club House End
SV Carlisle 56* (124b 5x4) AM Blignaut 12* (23b 2x4)
Nehra back in the attack
50.1 Nehra to Carlisle, no run, full and on the off, shaping in late,m
played back to the bowler with the full face of the bat
50.2 Nehra to Carlisle, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the wicket
50.3 Nehra to Carlisle, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
clipped to midwicket, and another run less for Zimbabwe to get
50.4 Nehra to Blignaut, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, Blignaut
launches into the stroke outside the off, sliced away nicely over
point, cracking shot that
50.5 Nehra to Blignaut, OUT: full, straight and fast, Blignaut misses
and Nehra hits, keep it simple and things happen, this game is
keeping us up as long as possible
Zimbabwe 144/6, Partnership of 25
AM Blignaut b Nehra 16 (25b 3x4 0x6)
SV Carlisle 57* (127b 5x4) A Nehra 11.5-0-41-2 (1nb)
Andy Flower comes in to bat a bit late
50.6 Nehra to A Flower, no run, full, straight and on the off, a touch
of swing as well, attempted yorker, well dug out by Andy Flower
End of over 51 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 144/6 (13 more runs req)
A Nehra 12-0-41-2 (1nb) - City End
SV Carlisle 57* (127b 5x4) A Flower 0* (1b)
51.1 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, full toss on the off, late inswing,
defended back down the wicket
51.2 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, overpitched and outside the off, shit
off the back foot to mid off
51.3 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
played back down the track with the full face of the bat
51.4 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, full and on the off, late inswing,
defended back down the track
51.5 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, full and on the off again, played back
to the bowler
51.6 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone easily
End of over 52 (maiden) Zimbabwe 144/6 (13 more runs req)
AB Agarkar 7-3-13-1 - Club House End
A Flower 0* (1b) SV Carlisle 57* (133b 5x4)
52.1 Nehra to A Flower, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, chopped down to the off side
52.2 Nehra to A Flower, FOUR, short and wide, very loose ball, Andy
Flower goes under the ball and sends it sailing over short third
man, forget about running for that one
52.3 Nehra to A Flower, no run, fuller and on the off, tapped down to
the on side
52.4 Nehra to A Flower, no run, full, fast and on the off, dug out well
by Andy Flower
52.5 Nehra to A Flower, no run, full and on the off, shaping away from
the left hander a shade, left alone
52.6 Nehra to A Flower, no run, fullish and wide of the crease, left
alone
End of over 53 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 148/6 (9 more runs req)
A Nehra 13-0-45-2 (1nb) - City End
SV Carlisle 57* (133b 5x4) A Flower 4* (7b 1x4)
53.1 Agarkar to Carlisle, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the
off, steered way to the thirdman fence
53.2 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, just back of a length and on middle
and leg, played back down the track to the bowler
53.3 Agarkar to Carlisle, no run, full toss outside the off, driven hard
but straight to covers
53.4 Agarkar to Carlisle, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, punched off the back foot past covers
Just one shot could take Zimbabwe to victoiry
53.5 Agarkar to A Flower, no run, short of a length and on middle and
leg, played down with soft hands
53.6 Agarkar to A Flower, FOUR, full and outside the off, that is an
easy ball for a man of Andy Flower's class, cracked away hrough
the covers, the ball crashes into the advertising hoardings
End of over 54 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 157/6 (0 more runs req)
AB Agarkar 8-3-22-1 - Club House End
SV Carlisle 62* (137b 6x4) A Flower 8* (9b 2x4)
Zimbabwe win this Test match by 4 wickets and level the series 1-1
Stuart Carlisle unbeaten on 62 was the back bone of the Zimbabwean
innings
Sensational stuff from the hosts, all speculation of an Indian
series win outside the subcontinent have evaporated
It has been well fought but truth be told Zimbabwe have done very
well. Despite being plagued by injury problems the Zimbabweans
have come out on top
The presentation ceremony should follow soon
Andy Blignaut has been named the man of the match for his brisk
knock in the first innings and his five wicket haul in the second
innings. Well done Andy Blignaut!
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