Match State: Match start scheduled for 10.45 local time (9.45 GMT)
Good Morning!
Welcome to the Oval for the one-day international match between
India and Sri Lanka in the NatWest triangular series.
India is the form team, having beaten England comprehensively
yesterday at Lord's.
India have made on change to their team, Harbhajan Singh makes way
for the left-arm seamer Ashish Nehra.
Sri Lanka have decided to go in with the extra seamer, Sangakkara
has been dropped and in comes Charitha Buddhika.
Sanath Jayasuriya celebrating his 33rd birthday has won the toss
and decided to bat first.
Happy Birthday to Jayasuriya!
The umpires and players are in the middle.
Conditions are a bit overcast, make no mistake - there is plenty of
runs to be made on this track.
It is going to be Ashish Nehra to bowl to Jayasuriya.
We are all set for the start.
Sri Lanka will be looking forward to their skipper to score
heavily, Jayasuriya has had a bad English summer so far. Today
might just be the day.
0.1 Nehra to Jayasuriya, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, some late movement away from the batsman, left alone.
0.2 Nehra to Jayasuriya, no run, back of a length, outside the off,
left alone.
0.3 Nehra to Jayasuriya, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, moving further away, left alone.
0.4 Nehra to Jayasuriya, one run, on leg and middle, eased away through
the on side, first runs on the board.
Kaluwitharana to take strike now.
Nehra steams in and then stops, does not bowl this one.
0.5 Nehra to Kaluwitharana, one run, short in length, outside the off,
cut down to third-man for a single.
0.6 Nehra to Jayasuriya, no run, keeps the batsman honest in defence,
not giving Jayasuriya the width outside the off.
End of over 1 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 2/0 (RR: 2.00)
A Nehra 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
RS Kaluwitharana 1* (1b) ST Jayasuriya 1* (5b)
Zaheer Khan to share the new ball.
1.1 Khan to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, gentle loosener, juciy half volley
outside the off, this is not good cricket by the Indians,
Kaluwitharana requires no more invitation, moves forward and
smashes this one through extra cover for four!
1.2 Khan to Kaluwitharana, one run, on leg and middle, worked away
through mid-wicket.
1.3 Khan to Jayasuriya, one run, angling in to the batsman, played wide
of short mid-wicket.
1.4 Khan to Kaluwitharana, one run, short of a length, outside the off,
chopped down to third-man.
1.5 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run, loud shout for lbw, Jayasuriya playing
across the line and hit on the pad, Umpire Peter Willey is not
willing to give it out, shakes his head.
1.6 Khan to Jayasuriya, SIX, short and wide outside the off, that is
disaster for the bowler, Jayasuriya cuts it high in the air,
towards backward point fence, that is sailing a long lonq way and
disappears for a huge six! Vintage Jayasuriya!
End of over 2 (13 runs) Sri Lanka 15/0 (RR: 7.50)
Z Khan 1-0-13-0 - Vauxhall End
RS Kaluwitharana 7* (4b 1x4) ST Jayasuriya 8* (8b 1x6)
Nehra to continue.
2.1 Nehra to Kaluwitharana, no run, shapes to work it through the on
side, hit on the pad.
2.2 Nehra to Kaluwitharana, no run, short of a length, moving away from
the batsman, looked like taking a thin edge, one can't be sure,
Dravid puts the one down anyways
2.3 Nehra to Kaluwitharana, no run, once again, outside the off,
slashes at it, beaten, dravid takes this one neatly.
2.4 Nehra to Kaluwitharana, wide: no run, wide down the leg side,
perhaps looking for the extra pace
2.4 Nehra to Kaluwitharana, no run, keeps the ball much up in length,
late movement into the batsman, defended.
2.5 Nehra to Kaluwitharana, no run, beauty! plays and misses outside
the off, makes one wonder why Nehra did not play yesterday at
Lord's.
2.6 Nehra to Kaluwitharana, FOUR, Little Kalu! on the pads and just the
flick of the wrists and the ball speeds to the square leg fence
for four, sweetly timed, making it look so simple.
End of over 3 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 20/0 (RR: 6.67)
A Nehra 2-0-7-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
ST Jayasuriya 8* (8b 1x6) RS Kaluwitharana 11* (10b 2x4)
3.1 Khan to Jayasuriya, wide: no run, Zaheer Khan spraying it all over
the place now, too wide down the leg side, umpire Willey has some
exercise to do - spreads his arms wide to signal the wide.
3.1 Khan to Jayasuriya, FOUR, Oh Shot! picks up the length, and smack!
hit in the air, lofted on drive for four - tremendous shot -
tremendous start.
3.2 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run, good delivery this one, outside the
off, extra bounce and some late movement away from the batsman,
Jayasuriya plays at it, beaten.
3.3 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run, well, this one was wide outside theo
ff, slashes at it, beaten, umpire Willey does not signal the wide.
3.4 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run, excellent delivery, good length
delivery, forces the batsman to come forward, squared up slightly,
thick outside edge and the ball goes to covers.
3.5 Khan to Jayasuriya, FOUR, now take that! simply superb stuff, over-
pitched outside the off, picked up and send high in the air
towards square leg, one bounce and over the ropes, Zaheer Khan
offering Jayasuriya too many birthday gifts.
3.6 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run, back of a length, outside the off,
defended.
End of over 4 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 29/0 (RR: 7.25)
Z Khan 2-0-22-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
RS Kaluwitharana 11* (10b 2x4) ST Jayasuriya 16* (14b 2x4 1x6)
Nehra to continue.
4.1 Nehra to Kaluwitharana, one run, taps the ball forward in defence
towards the on side and takes a quick single, more importantly
gets Jayasuriya on strike.
4.2 Nehra to Jayasuriya, no run, darting in from outside the off,
Jaysuriya too eager to come forward, beaten, hit on the body.
4.3 Nehra to Jayasuriya, no run, good length delivery, outside the off,
goes for the trademark square drive, beaten.
4.4 Nehra to Jayasuriya, legbye: FOUR, angling down the leg side, the
fine leg fielder is inside the circle to allow the square leg
fielder to be at the fence, off the pads it goes down to fine leg
fence for four leg byes.
4.5 Nehra to Jayasuriya, no run, better delivery, forward in defence.
4.6 Nehra to Jayasuriya, no run, goes for the big drive outside the
off, beaten.
End of over 5 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 34/0 (RR: 6.80)
A Nehra 3-0-8-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
RS Kaluwitharana 12* (11b 2x4) ST Jayasuriya 16* (19b 2x4 1x6)
Zaheer Khan to continue.
5.1 Khan to Kaluwitharana, no run, better line and length, keeps
Kaluwitharana in defence.
5.2 Khan to Kaluwitharana, no run, just outside the off, pushed to
covers.
5.3 Khan to Kaluwitharana, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
taken by the keeper
5.4 Khan to Kaluwitharana, one run, clicked away through the on side
5.5 Khan to Jayasuriya, no run, played out to gully, Yuvraj fields
5.6 Khan to Jayasuriya, FOUR, high wide and over mid wicket, 1 bounce
into the fence
End of over 6 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 39/0 (RR: 6.50)
Z Khan 3-0-27-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
RS Kaluwitharana 13* (15b 2x4) ST Jayasuriya 20* (21b 3x4 1x6)
6.1 Nehra to Kaluwitharana, no run, played to on side
6.2 Nehra to Kaluwitharana, one run, that was on a misfield, single
saved then direct hit allowed it
6.3 Nehra to Jayasuriya, no run, pushed off the back foot
6.4 Nehra to Jayasuriya, one run, angled to 3rd man
6.5 Nehra to Kaluwitharana, one run, wanted 2, fine leg returns quickly
6.6 Nehra to Jayasuriya, no run, huge appeal for LBW, not out say's
umpire Orchard
End of over 7 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 42/0 (RR: 6.00)
A Nehra 4-0-11-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
RS Kaluwitharana 15* (18b 2x4) ST Jayasuriya 21* (24b 3x4 1x6)
Bowling change, Zaheer Khan taken off, it is going to be Agarkar.
7.1 Agarkar to Kaluwitharana, OUT: Agarkar! Dream start fo Agarkar,
moving away from the batsman, Kaluwitharan goes for the expansive
cover drive, thick edge and straight to Dravid, makes no mistake.
Sri Lanka 42/1, Partnership of 42
RS Kaluwitharana c Dravid b Agarkar 15 (19b 2x4 0x6)
ST Jayasuriya 21* (24b 3x4 1x6) AB Agarkar 0.1-0-0-1
Atapattu is the new batsman.
7.2 Agarkar to Atapattu, no run, over pitched, outside the off, driven
straight to Kumble at short covers.
7.3 Agarkar to Atapattu, no run, gets right on top of this one,
defends.
7.4 Agarkar to Atapattu, one run, on leg and middle, eased through mid-
wicket, gets his first run.
7.5 Agarkar to Jayasuriya, no run, short of a length, rising delivery,
fended down safely.
7.6 Agarkar to Jayasuriya, no run, nasty delivery, rising one, gets
right up on his toes and fends it down.
End of over 8 (1 run) Sri Lanka 43/1 (RR: 5.38)
AB Agarkar 1-0-1-1 - Vauxhall End
MS Atapattu 1* (3b) ST Jayasuriya 21* (26b 3x4 1x6)
8.1 Nehra to Atapattu, no run, short of a length outside the off,
through to Dravid.
8.2 Nehra to Atapattu, one run, a hint of inswing, Atapattu tucks this
one around the corner for a single.
8.3 Nehra to Jayasuriya, one run, short, outside the off, cuts this
one, Yuvraj Singh at backward point does well to stop.
8.4 Nehra to Atapattu, no run, well outside the off, left alone to the
keeper.
8.5 Nehra to Atapattu, no run, angling away from the batsman, Atapattu
watches this carefully, leaves it alone.
8.6 Nehra to Atapattu, no run, digs this one short, gets right behind
the line and defends.
End of over 9 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 45/1 (RR: 5.00)
A Nehra 5-0-13-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
ST Jayasuriya 22* (27b 3x4 1x6) MS Atapattu 2* (8b)
9.1 Agarkar to Jayasuriya, FOUR, whack! width outside the off,
Jayasuriya smashes this one through covers for four.
9.2 Agarkar to Jayasuriya, one run, off drive for a single, 50 on the
board in just 9.2 overs.
9.3 Agarkar to Atapattu, no run, just outside the off, defended.
9.4 Agarkar to Atapattu, FOUR, simply sublime! this is wonderful stuff,
flick of the wrists, ball speeding to the fence for four - grace,
flair everything in it.
9.5 Agarkar to Atapattu, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
defended.
9.6 Agarkar to Atapattu, no run, keeps the batsman honest in defence.
End of over 10 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 54/1 (RR: 5.40)
AB Agarkar 2-0-10-1 - Vauxhall End
ST Jayasuriya 27* (29b 4x4 1x6) MS Atapattu 6* (12b 1x4)
10.1 Nehra to Jayasuriya, FOUR, flair at its best! lofted off drive,
just over Tendulkar's head, four runs all the way!
10.2 Nehra to Jayasuriya, FOUR, smack! This is slaughter - short outside
the off, cracking square cut for four, this is Vintage Jayasuriya!
10.3 Nehra to Jayasuriya, no run, tries to work it around fine, rapped
on the pad.
10.4 Nehra to Jayasuriya, no run, short, outside the off, goes for the
cut, does not time it, chops it down, Dravid does well to stop it.
10.5 Nehra to Jayasuriya, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended.
10.6 Nehra to Jayasuriya, one run, outside the off, thick edge and down
to third-man for a single, most importantly keeps the strike.
End of over 11 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 63/1 (RR: 5.73)
A Nehra 6-0-22-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
ST Jayasuriya 36* (35b 6x4 1x6) MS Atapattu 6* (12b 1x4)
11.1 Agarkar to Jayasuriya, legbye: one run, off the pads for a leg bye.
11.2 Agarkar to Atapattu, one run, outside the off, runs it down to
third-man.
11.3 Agarkar to Jayasuriya, no run, much better delivery, forward in
defence.
11.4 Agarkar to Jayasuriya, OUT: short delivery, outside the off, Sanath
Jayasuriya slashes at this one, thick edge and flies to th eleft
of Dravid, takes a very good catch, all over for the Sri Lanka
skipper!
Sri Lanka 65/2, Partnership of 23
ST Jayasuriya c Dravid b Agarkar 36 (38b 6x4 1x6)
MS Atapattu 7* (13b 1x4) AB Agarkar 2.4-0-11-2
The new batsman is Mahela Jayawardene.
150 ODI wickets for Ajit Agarkar.
11.5 Agarkar to Jayawardene, no run, oooh! beaten outside the off,
almost got him!
11.6 Agarkar to Jayawardene, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends.
End of over 12 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 65/2 (RR: 5.42)
AB Agarkar 3-0-11-2 - Vauxhall End
MS Atapattu 7* (13b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 0* (2b)
Now that Jayasuriya is back in the pavilion, Ganguly brings back
Zaheer Khan.
12.1 Khan to Atapattu, OUT: Gone! pushes forward to a good length
delivery outside the off, drags it back onto the stumps, this is
disaster for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka 65/3, Partnership of 0
MS Atapattu b Khan 7 (14b 1x4 0x6)
DPMD Jayawardene 0* (2b) Z Khan 3.1-0-27-1 (1w)
12.2 Khan to Arnold, no run, played to point
12.3 Khan to Arnold, one run, misfield in the covers allows a single
12.4 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
taken by the keeper
12.5 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, drives at this, extra cover fields
12.6 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off stump, left alone,
taken by the keeper clumsily
End of over 13 (1 run) Sri Lanka 66/3 (RR: 5.08)
Z Khan 4-0-28-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
RP Arnold 1* (2b) DPMD Jayawardene 0* (5b)
Arnold and Jayawardene will have to rebuild now
13.1 Agarkar to Arnold, no run, on the off, Arnold comes forward, plays
defensively
Agarkar coming over the wicket
13.2 Agarkar to Arnold, no run, on the stumps, comes forward, plays back
along the pitch
Arnold is getting the ball bang in the middle of his impresssive
new Woodworm Wand
13.3 Agarkar to Arnold, FOUR, short, bouncing, Arnold swivels and pulls
the ball to deep backward square leg boundary. excellent timing
13.4 Agarkar to Arnold, no run, slower ball on the off, plays it
defensively to covers
13.5 Agarkar to Arnold, one run, outside the off, uppish edge right
through to thirdman where it gets fielded on the boundary
13.6 Agarkar to Jayawardene, one run, on the off, played neatly to
thirdman to get off the mark
End of over 14 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 72/3 (RR: 5.14)
AB Agarkar 4-0-17-2 - Vauxhall End
DPMD Jayawardene 1* (6b) RP Arnold 6* (7b 1x4)
Zaheer over the wicket
14.1 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, on the middle, angling towards off,
played defensively along the pitch
Jayawardene decides to play sheet anchor role
14.2 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, on the off, played to point
defensively
looks like Arnold will push the score along while Jayawardene will
shepherd the innings
14.3 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, on the off, played to point
defensively, a bit of misfielding by Yuvraj as he falls on the
ball
we hope no major damage to the young man's fingers
14.4 Khan to Jayawardene, FOUR, on the off, a bit more rooom,
beautifully executed cover drive, all along the ground
exquisite shot
14.5 Khan to Jayawardene, two runs, overpitched, on the middle and legs,
nice tap flick, sweet timing between square leg and midwicket
14.6 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, on the off, yet another sweetly timed
shot to midofff, no runs but all class even in defence
End of over 15 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 78/3 (RR: 5.20)
Z Khan 5-0-34-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
RP Arnold 6* (7b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 7* (12b 1x4)
we have two excellent players in the middle in a good pitch but
with their team in soup after three wickets down
15 overs up, field placements relaxed
Match State: Drinks
15.1 Agarkar to Arnold, no run, outside the off, Arnold looks through
and lets the ball go to Dravid
Harbhajan is the sub in for Yuvraj Singh
15.2 Agarkar to Arnold, no run, outside the offf, ball seems to jag in a
bit but left alone through to keeper
15.3 Agarkar to Arnold, OUT: outside the off, similar to the last two
balls, this time sadly Arnold pokes at the ball, gets an edge and
a jumping "bunny" Dravid gleefully accepts his third catch of the
match
Sri Lanka 78/4, Partnership of 13
RP Arnold c Dravid b Agarkar 6 (10b 1x4 0x6)
DPMD Jayawardene 7* (12b 1x4) AB Agarkar 4.3-0-17-3
Agarkar & Dravid forge a winning combination today
with that wicket Sri Lanka in real real trouble
all of Agarkar's three balls had been more or less identical
Nawaz in to bat at the fall of that wicket
15.4 Agarkar to Nawaz, no run, excellent ball to the left hander, on the
stumps, a bit of pads, posibly some bat. Mild appeal from Agarkar
but no damage
15.5 Agarkar to Nawaz, no run, much better ball this time, on the off
and middle, moving in a bit, Nawaz negotiates defensively but not
very comfortable there
15.6 Agarkar to Nawaz, no run, outside the off, left alone through to
keeper, and that is a maiden over capped with a wicket
End of over 16 (maiden) Sri Lanka 78/4 (RR: 4.88)
AB Agarkar 5-1-17-3 - Vauxhall End
DPMD Jayawardene 7* (12b 1x4) MN Nawaz 0* (3b)
looks like Ganguly will continue with his seamers a bit more
16.1 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, angling away, left
alone by Mahela
he is the only qualified batsman left
16.2 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, on the offf, played defensively to
covers
Indian drummers in the stands - have a lot of reason to cheer
Sri Lankan flags not fluttering as much
16.3 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, left alone. god carry
to the keeper
16.4 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, on the off, mistimed shot, a bit of
inner half, ball rolls back to Zaheer on his follow through
16.5 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, ooh, on the off, tries to defend, but
ball goes fairly close to the stumps, to the keeper
16.6 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, on the off, slanting acrossss, Mahela
gets the bad bug and pokes at the ball, but is comprehensively
beaten
End of over 17 (maiden) Sri Lanka 78/4 (RR: 4.59)
Z Khan 6-1-34-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
MN Nawaz 0* (3b) DPMD Jayawardene 7* (18b 1x4)
second consecutive maiden
17.1 Agarkar to Nawaz, no run, on the off, played to Harbhajan at mid
offf
17.2 Agarkar to Nawaz, no run, on the off, played back along the pitch,
Zaheer collects it
Sri Lanka should not get into the shell, they need to pick up some
singles here
17.3 Agarkar to Nawaz, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
17.4 Agarkar to Nawaz, no run, outside the off, faster and better carrry
compared to the previous ball, through to keeper
17.5 Agarkar to Nawaz, no run, on the off, played to point, fielded by
Kaif - who rather pushes the ball in rather than collecting it
17.6 Agarkar to Nawaz, no run, outside the off, beats Nawaz who tries to
run the ball down but brings his bat in at the last minute. Third
maiden in a row
End of over 18 (maiden) Sri Lanka 78/4 (RR: 4.33)
AB Agarkar 6-2-17-3 - Vauxhall End
DPMD Jayawardene 7* (18b 1x4) MN Nawaz 0* (9b)
Sri Lanka came in to this match with an extra bowler, but looks
like they need two extra batsmen
Nehra replaces Zaheer Khan
18.1 Nehra to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, played defensively
18.2 Nehra to Jayawardene, one run, on the middle, turns past square
leg, gets that single after 20 balls in a row full of dots
18.3 Nehra to Nawaz, no run, outside the off, through to keeper, left
alone
18.4 Nehra to Nawaz, no run, outside the off, swings his bat and is
squarely beaten, this is not good for Nawaz
18.5 Nehra to Nawaz, no run, outside the off, ball moves but draws
Nawaz's bat like a magnet. Beaten completely
Nehra is bowling beautifully. Not much luck though
18.6 Nehra to Nawaz, two runs, on the off, steered to thirdman and gets
a couple to open his account
End of over 19 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 81/4 (RR: 4.26)
A Nehra 7-0-25-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 8* (20b 1x4) MN Nawaz 2* (13b)
perhaps we will see Kumble coming on soon?
Agarkar continues but probably for his last over in this spell
19.1 Agarkar to Jayawardene, no run, on the off, Mahela comes forward
and taps the ball straight to midofff
19.2 Agarkar to Jayawardene, one run, edged to thirdman, finally a run
off Agarkar
19.3 Agarkar to Nawaz, no run, outside the off, excelelnt carry. Nawaz
just sees the ball through to keeper
19.4 Agarkar to Nawaz, one run, played past point, but Yuvraj dives well
and fields the ball, though can't stop a single. Good news is
Yuvraj is back on the field
19.5 Agarkar to Jayawardene, one run, on the stumps, pushed to midwicket
and they cross over for a quick single. Agarkar tries to cut the
ball but can't prevent the single
19.6 Agarkar to Nawaz, no run, pushed to Yuvraj at point where he is
more alert this time and there is no run
End of over 20 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 84/4 (RR: 4.20)
AB Agarkar 7-2-20-3 - Vauxhall End
DPMD Jayawardene 10* (23b 1x4) MN Nawaz 3* (16b)
the three pacement now have only 10 overs left amongst them
20.1 Nehra to Jayawardene, no run, on the middle, played defensively to
onside where Nehra runs quickly to field
20.2 Nehra to Jayawardene, no run, on the off, gets on the backfoot to
square cut the ball, mistimes. Ball goes to Yuvraj the pointman.
No chance for a run
20.3 Nehra to Jayawardene, no run, oh no, outside the off, Mahela plays
a big swing and misses. This should be avoided entirely by Mahela
20.4 Nehra to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, closer to the
stumps, excelelnt bounce. Through to the keeper
20.5 Nehra to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, played defensively to
covers
this is excellent disciplined bowling performance by Indian bowlers
after the intial tonking Zaheed Khan received from the opening
batsmen
20.6 Nehra to Jayawardene, no run, on the off, pushed to Yuvraj at
point, as another maiden over is completed
End of over 21 (maiden) Sri Lanka 84/4 (RR: 4.00)
A Nehra 8-1-25-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
MN Nawaz 3* (16b) DPMD Jayawardene 10* (29b 1x4)
Ganguly takes the ball into his own hands
21.1 Ganguly to Nawaz, no run, on the off, pushed to point, Nawaz wants
a single but then realises that it is not a good idea to take
Yuvraj on
21.2 Ganguly to Nawaz, no run, outside the off, too close to the body as
Nawaz tries a cover drive and is beaten
21.3 Ganguly to Nawaz, no run, on the off, moving further away and
keeping low. Nawaz doesn't move his feet at all but fiddles at the
ball and is beaten once again
21.4 Ganguly to Nawaz, no run, outside the offf, ball slants acros and
swings in after crossing the batsman and beats Nawaz once again
21.5 Ganguly to Nawaz, one run, outside the off, steered to Tendulkar at
thirdman
Harbhajan hangling around Tendulkar with a water bottle
21.6 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, Mahela defensively
forward
End of over 22 (1 run) Sri Lanka 85/4 (RR: 3.86)
SC Ganguly 1-0-1-0 - Vauxhall End
MN Nawaz 4* (21b) DPMD Jayawardene 10* (30b 1x4)
the way Sri Lanka started today, no one would have imagined that
their run rate will fall below 4 an over
the predicted Anil Kumble bowling change
Nawaz has not seen Kumble bowl in International cricket before
22.1 Kumble to Nawaz, no run, on the stumps, defensive back along the
pitch
one slip in place
22.2 Kumble to Nawaz, one run, short, swung around to deep backward
square leg
the stadium is almost full
22.3 Kumble to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, a straight ball (as
Kumble's stock balls go), played back to the bowler
22.4 Kumble to Jayawardene, two runs, on the off, delicate late cut by
Mahela to fine thirdman
22.5 Kumble to Jayawardene, one run
22.6 Kumble to Nawaz, two runs
End of over 23 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 91/4 (RR: 3.96)
A Kumble 1-0-6-0 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 13* (33b 1x4) MN Nawaz 7* (24b)
23.1 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run
23.2 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run
23.3 Ganguly to Jayawardene, one run
23.4 Ganguly to Nawaz, FOUR, edged outside the off, over the slips
23.5 Ganguly to Nawaz, OUT: outside the off, attempted steer, but
unfortunately the ball went straight to Sehwag at first slip
Sri Lanka 97/5, Partnership of 19
MN Nawaz c Sehwag b Ganguly 11 (26b 1x4 0x6)
DPMD Jayawardene 14* (36b 1x4) SC Ganguly 1.5-0-6-1
23.6 Ganguly to Chandana, no run, outside the off, ball moves away, left
alone
End of over 24 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 97/5 (RR: 4.04)
SC Ganguly 2-0-6-1 - Vauxhall End
DPMD Jayawardene 14* (36b 1x4) UDU Chandana 0* (1b)
India completely on top
24.1 Kumble to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, played back to the
bowler
24.2 Kumble to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, pushed to point
24.3 Kumble to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, pushed to point again
24.4 Kumble to Jayawardene, one run, on the middle and leg, turned to
fine leg where Agarkar fields
24.5 Kumble to Chandana, no run, on the legs, rapped on the pads,
unnecessary appeal by Kumble and his friends, Orchard not
interested
a slip and silly point
24.6 Kumble to Chandana, no run, outside the off, off the pads to silly
point
End of over 25 (1 run) Sri Lanka 98/5 (RR: 3.92)
A Kumble 2-0-7-0 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 15* (40b 1x4) UDU Chandana 0* (3b)
this is the kind of bowling Kumble relishes
opposition in trouble, on the ropes and a slip and silly point
25.1 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, played back to the
bowler
25.2 Ganguly to Jayawardene, legbye: one run, pitched outside the off,
cut in a bit and rapped on the pads. Good shout but Willey thinks
there is quite a bit of doubt. Not out, he says. They take a leg
bye
25.3 Ganguly to Chandana, no run, on the off, comes forward and defends
to covers
runs have completely dried now
25.4 Ganguly to Chandana, no run
25.5 Ganguly to Chandana, no run
25.6 Ganguly to Chandana, no run, on the off, played to point
End of over 26 (1 run, maiden) Sri Lanka 99/5 (RR: 3.81)
SC Ganguly 3-1-6-1 - Vauxhall End
DPMD Jayawardene 15* (42b 1x4) UDU Chandana 0* (7b)
26.1 Kumble to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, played to midwicket
26.2 Kumble to Jayawardene, one run, hit hard to Agarkar at fine leg,
runs trickle in
26.3 Kumble to Chandana, no run, on the stumps, played back to the
bowler
26.4 Kumble to Chandana, no run, on the stumps, ball balloons off the
pads. Kumble catches and asks his usual question but not out
26.5 Kumble to Chandana, no run, forward, defensive
26.6 Kumble to Chandana, one run, outside the off, cuts hard, but Yuvraj
dives and does a football goalie save, punching the ball to his
right. He saved a sure boundary there
End of over 27 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 101/5 (RR: 3.74)
A Kumble 3-0-9-0 - Pavilion End
UDU Chandana 1* (11b) DPMD Jayawardene 16* (44b 1x4)
27.1 Ganguly to Chandana, no run, on the stumps, very difficult to get
runs on this bowling. Plays back along the pitch
27.2 Ganguly to Chandana, two runs, a bit of width, cuts it to deep
point where Nehra picks the ball, and as is usal with several
Indian bowlers, sends a bowling throw in
27.3 Ganguly to Chandana, two runs, on the stumps, inside edge past
square leg, gives much needed runs here though
27.4 Ganguly to Chandana, no run, on the off, played back to the bowler
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27.5 Ganguly to Chandana, no run, on the off, ugly looking defensive
shot. He was trying to play to the off, ball goes to on
27.6 Ganguly to Chandana, no run, on the stumps, played to mid on where
Zaheer Khan makes a complete mes of a simple fielding, but no runs
conceded
End of over 28 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 105/5 (RR: 3.75)
SC Ganguly 4-1-10-1 - Vauxhall End
DPMD Jayawardene 16* (44b 1x4) UDU Chandana 5* (17b)
Indian fielding has a long way to go still, looking at the way
England threw themselves in the fielding
28.1 Kumble to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, played back to the
bowler
28.2 Kumble to Jayawardene, no run, on the off, pushes defensively
forward
Indian over rate should be really good
28.3 Kumble to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, defensive forward
overs are rushed through in a jiffy
and no runs most of the balls any way
28.4 Kumble to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, defensive along the
pitch
28.5 Kumble to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, played back to the
bowler
28.6 Kumble to Jayawardene, one run, pushed to deep midoff (why should
he stand deep is unclear) for an easy single
End of over 29 (1 run) Sri Lanka 106/5 (RR: 3.66)
A Kumble 4-0-10-0 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 17* (50b 1x4) UDU Chandana 5* (17b)
29.1 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, takes his bottom
hand off while defending. Must have found the ball on his handle
29.2 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, on the off, a gingerly Mahela
defends with his bat away from body
29.3 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, played to point
where Yuvraj picks it up rather well
29.4 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, played defensively
29.5 Ganguly to Jayawardene, one run, on the legs, flicked to Sachin
Tendulkar at fine leg
29.6 Ganguly to Chandana, no run, on the stumps, played to mid on. They
want a run but Jayawardene was a bit hesitant, so they don't take
a run
End of over 30 (1 run) Sri Lanka 107/5 (RR: 3.57)
SC Ganguly 5-1-11-1 - Vauxhall End
DPMD Jayawardene 18* (55b 1x4) UDU Chandana 5* (18b)
30.1 Kumble to Jayawardene, no run
30.2 Kumble to Jayawardene, one run, played to deep point
30.3 Kumble to Chandana, one run, on the stumps, pushed to midwicket,
they go for a quick run, a direct hit there could have had a run
out
30.4 Kumble to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, straight to midwicket
fielder this time
30.5 Kumble to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to midwicket again, no runs
30.6 Kumble to Jayawardene, one run, in-driften. That ball curved in
air, played past midwicket where Tendulkar attempts to stop the
ball, can only get his hands on to the ball a bit
End of over 31 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 110/5 (RR: 3.55)
A Kumble 5-0-13-0 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 20* (60b 1x4) UDU Chandana 6* (19b)
31.1 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, not much width for
cutting the ball, played to Yuvraj at point
31.2 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, on the off, pushed to short covers,
Mahela wants a run but a fast moving slingy Kaif throws himself at
the ball and the ball at the stumps
31.3 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, played to mid on, no runs
31.4 Ganguly to Jayawardene, one run, pushed to covers, Kaif can't
prevent a run as he can't pick the ball clean this time
31.5 Ganguly to Chandana, no run, pushed to Yuvraj at point, no chance
of a run
31.6 Ganguly to Chandana, no run, outside the off, beats Chandana as he
attempts a cover drive
End of over 32 (1 run) Sri Lanka 111/5 (RR: 3.47)
SC Ganguly 6-1-12-1 - Vauxhall End
DPMD Jayawardene 21* (64b 1x4) UDU Chandana 6* (21b)
this bowling performance is really excellent
32.1 Kumble to Jayawardene, two runs, outside the off, first aggressove
shot in a long time, cut away to sweeper point where Zaheer Khan
fields
32.2 Kumble to Jayawardene, one run, played past Kaif at covers
Kaif now moves to very close-in covers
32.3 Kumble to Chandana, no run, on the stumps, pushed to Kaif at a
probably silly midofff
32.4 Kumble to Chandana, no run, pushed to Kaif again
32.5 Kumble to Chandana, no run, on the stumps, comes down the track,
played back to the bowler
32.6 Kumble to Chandana, two runs, pushed past point. Zaheer Kahn comes
rushing in at the ball at sweeper point and throws the ball in one
sweep but can't prevent the second run
End of over 33 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 116/5 (RR: 3.52)
A Kumble 6-0-18-0 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 24* (66b 1x4) UDU Chandana 8* (25b)
33.1 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, played to mid on
it seems impossible to get runs off Ganguly's bowling here
like Irani yesterday
33.2 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, on the off, pushed to midofff
33.3 Ganguly to Jayawardene, FOUR, width outside the off, cracked to
cover fence. A welcome boundary after several overs
first poor ball from Ganguly
33.4 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, swinging
away.Mahela got carried away and swishes his bat and is beaten
33.5 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, on the off. Mahela comes forward
and defends
33.6 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, played to midofff
End of over 34 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 120/5 (RR: 3.53)
SC Ganguly 7-1-16-1 - Vauxhall End
UDU Chandana 8* (25b) DPMD Jayawardene 28* (72b 2x4)
34.1 Kumble to Chandana, FOUR, on the middle, Chandana goes for a big
shot, connects over the mid on. Good hoick
Kumble is annoyed with himself
34.2 Kumble to Chandana, no run, on the off, good ball. Chandana wanted
to come down but stops on his tracks and lets the ball go through
with a bit of his foot inside the crease
34.3 Kumble to Chandana, no run, pushed to point
34.4 Kumble to Chandana, one run, well tossed up, played to fine leg
where Harbhajan fields. We do not know who is off the field
34.5 Kumble to Jayawardene, one run, played to long on where Zaheer
fields
Orchard warns Chandana for running on the pitch
34.6 Kumble to Chandana, one run, on the legs, turned to short fine leg
for a quick run before Dravid can run and cover it
End of over 35 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 127/5 (RR: 3.63)
A Kumble 7-0-25-0 - Pavilion End
UDU Chandana 14* (30b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 29* (73b 2x4)
7 runs of the last over, which can't be too bad for Sri Lanka
Ganguly continues
35.1 Ganguly to Chandana, no run, on the off, Chandana goes for a big
shot, but doesn't time it. Along the pitch back to the bowler
35.2 Ganguly to Chandana, no run, pushed to covers
35.3 Ganguly to Chandana, one run, on the off, flat batted cut to
thirdman where Kumble fields
35.4 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, rapped on the
pads. Mahela wanted a run but the appeal from Ganguly dissuaded
him from taking the run
35.5 Ganguly to Jayawardene, one run, pushed to mid on, they take the
single running right along with the shot
35.6 Ganguly to Chandana, no run, straight to covers. Another good over
End of over 36 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 129/5 (RR: 3.58)
SC Ganguly 8-1-18-1 - Vauxhall End
DPMD Jayawardene 30* (75b 2x4) UDU Chandana 15* (34b 1x4)
let this batting not fool you. This is a good pitch for batting. It
is just that Sri Lanka lost their way by losing so many wickets so
quickly plus they are one batsman short compared to their last
match
36.1 Kumble to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, played to midwicket
36.2 Kumble to Jayawardene, two runs, on the middle, neat flick to deep
square leg
36.3 Kumble to Jayawardene, one run, width outside the off, not very
good bowling, played to sweeper covers where Zaheer fields
36.4 Kumble to Chandana, one run, on the stumps, played to midwicket for
an easy run
36.5 Kumble to Jayawardene, one run, on the legs, pushed to square leg
it seems rather easy now to take runs off Kumble
36.6 Kumble to Chandana, no run, on the off, Chandana lunges forward and
plays with his upper half of the bat
End of over 37 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 134/5 (RR: 3.62)
A Kumble 8-0-30-0 - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 34* (79b 2x4) UDU Chandana 16* (36b 1x4)
37.1 Ganguly to Jayawardene, two runs, width outside the off, played to
sweeper cover
India could do well to tighten the fielding further here
37.2 Ganguly to Jayawardene, one run, width outside the off, played to
sweeper covers, this time straight to the fielder
37.3 Ganguly to Chandana, no run, better this time. Closer to the
batsman, played to point where Yuvraj stops the ball
37.4 Ganguly to Chandana, one run, on the off, sliced to Nehra at
thirdman
37.5 Ganguly to Jayawardene, one run, pushed to mid on, quick run but
Agarkar throw misses the stumps and goes for an overthrow. Zaheer
stops the ball finally
37.6 Ganguly to Chandana, one run, pushed to midon, they go for a quick
run, shy at the stumps, third umpire called but Chandana is in
well
End of over 38 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 140/5 (RR: 3.68)
SC Ganguly 9-1-24-1 - Vauxhall End
UDU Chandana 18* (39b 1x4) DPMD Jayawardene 38* (82b 2x4)
38.1 Nehra to Chandana, no run
Nehra replaces Kumble
38.2 Nehra to Chandana, no run, played to covers
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38.3 Nehra to Chandana, OUT: outside the off, ball bounces more than
Chandana expected, goes for a swing, ball catches the upper half
but an excellent anticipation from Kaif at covers as he dives
forward to take an excellent catch
Sri Lanka 140/6, Partnership of 43
UDU Chandana c Kaif b Nehra 18 (42b 1x4 0x6)
DPMD Jayawardene 38* (82b 2x4) A Nehra 8.3-0-26-1 (2w)
superb catch by Kaif, the kind that we saw yesterday from English
fielders like Trescothick and Kirtley
Vaas comes to the crease
Nehra deserves that wicket
38.4 Nehra to Vaas, wide: no run, outside the off. moving away and
called a wide. Maybe a bit harsh
38.4 Nehra to Vaas, no run, on the off, pushed to point
38.5 Nehra to Vaas, one run, outside the off, edged to thirdman
38.6 Nehra to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, played defensively
along the pitch
End of over 39 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 142/6 (RR: 3.64)
A Nehra 9-0-28-1 (3w) - Pavilion End
WPUJC Vaas 1* (2b) DPMD Jayawardene 38* (83b 2x4)
all the Indian bowlers have been impressive barring a bit off-
colour Kumble
39.1 Ganguly to Vaas, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler
Ganguly into his 10th over, easily the best in terms of economy
rate
39.2 Ganguly to Vaas, one run, on the off, pushed past covers
39.3 Ganguly to Jayawardene, one run, on the legs, played to Zaheer Khan
at deep square leg
Indian fans having a great picnic at The Oval
39.4 Ganguly to Vaas, no run, outside the off, didn't get hold of the
ball, played to point
39.5 Ganguly to Vaas, one run, on the legs, turned to fine leg
39.6 Ganguly to Jayawardene, one run, turned to square leg, Ganguly
completes his spell
End of over 40 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 146/6 (RR: 3.65)
SC Ganguly 10-1-28-1 - Vauxhall End
DPMD Jayawardene 40* (85b 2x4) WPUJC Vaas 3* (6b)
great job skipper!
40.1 Nehra to Jayawardene, no run, pushed back to the bowler
40.2 Nehra to Jayawardene, no run, played to point where Yuvraj fields
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40.3 Nehra to Jayawardene, no run, pushed to Kaif at covers, wants a run
but gets back into his crease looking at the way Kaif was running
at that ball
40.4 Nehra to Jayawardene, no run, on the stumps, gets behind the line
and defends perfectly
40.5 Nehra to Jayawardene, no run, outside the off, swishes a bit and is
beaten
fab over from Nehra here
40.6 Nehra to Jayawardene, one run, turned to square leg, with that
Nehra completes his over, what a bowling!
End of over 41 (1 run) Sri Lanka 147/6 (RR: 3.59)
A Nehra 10-0-29-1 (3w) - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 41* (91b 2x4) WPUJC Vaas 3* (6b)
though Ganguly ended up with better figures, Nehra remember, had to
bowl in the beginning to the rampaging Kalu and Jayasuriya
that brings Agarkar to the bowling
41.1 Agarkar to Jayawardene, FOUR, pitched up and driven straight past
the bowler, brilliant shot
41.2 Agarkar to Jayawardene, two runs, pitched up and played beautifully
to deep covers
41.3 Agarkar to Jayawardene, FOUR, on the off, better ball but nicely
edged through the slips for a boundary, he gets to his 50
well played Mahela
41.4 Agarkar to Jayawardene, one run, full toss, played past midwicket
Agarkar needs to buckle up
41.5 Agarkar to Vaas, two runs, on the off, played past a diving point
to sweeper where Zaheer fields
what a turn-around over for Sri Lanka
41.6 Agarkar to Vaas, no run, on the stumps, played to covers. 13 runs
to Sri Lanka there in this over
End of over 42 (13 runs) Sri Lanka 160/6 (RR: 3.81)
AB Agarkar 8-2-33-3 - Vauxhall End
DPMD Jayawardene 52* (95b 4x4) WPUJC Vaas 5* (8b)
42.1 Khan to Jayawardene, one run, pushed to covers, go for a quick run
as the throw misses the stumps
42.2 Khan to Vaas, no run, nice swing outside the off, beats Vaas
42.3 Khan to Vaas, two runs, pushed to covers, Zaheer dives to stop the
ball, missses, Kaif picks up and throws at the stumps, misses,
gives an overthrow as well
42.4 Khan to Vaas, one run, pushed to covers, another quick run
Indian fielding has been good but not the throw at the stumps
42.5 Khan to Jayawardene, legbye: one run, on the legs, off the pads to
square leg
42.6 Khan to Vaas, no run, yorker length, dug it out back to the bowler
End of over 43 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 165/6 (RR: 3.84)
Z Khan 7-1-38-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 53* (97b 4x4) WPUJC Vaas 8* (12b)
Ganguly will have to bring in Kumble for two more overs
Agarkar was bad in his comeback over
Kumble comes back
43.1 Kumble to Jayawardene, one run, loose ball on the legs, pushed to
deep midwicket for a single
43.2 Kumble to Vaas, one run, on the stumps, played to deep midwicket
43.3 Kumble to Jayawardene, one run, pushed to point, quick run
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43.4 Kumble to Vaas, one run, turned to square leg
43.5 Kumble to Jayawardene, two runs, swept to fine leg where Tendulkar
fields, not a good throw, which allows a couple
43.6 Kumble to Jayawardene, one run, pushed to midwicket, another easy
run
End of over 44 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 172/6 (RR: 3.91)
A Kumble 9-0-37-0 - Vauxhall End
DPMD Jayawardene 58* (101b 4x4) WPUJC Vaas 10* (14b)
44.1 Khan to Jayawardene, one run, turned to fine leg, Kumble fields
44.2 Khan to Vaas, no run, short of length, played back to the bowler
44.3 Khan to Vaas, no run, inswinging yorker, played quietly by Vaas
back to the bowler
44.4 Khan to Vaas, no run, on the stumps, fast ball, played to covers
44.5 Khan to Vaas, one run, on the legs, played to Tendulkar at deep
midwicket
44.6 Khan to Jayawardene, two runs, on the off, superb stroke from
Jayawardene through the covers. Sehwag at sweeper fields at the
boundary
End of over 45 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 176/6 (RR: 3.91)
Z Khan 8-1-42-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
WPUJC Vaas 11* (18b) DPMD Jayawardene 61* (103b 4x4)
45.1 Kumble to Vaas, FOUR, tosssed up on the legs, swat over deep square
leg where Zaheer has no chance
45.2 Kumble to Vaas, one run, turned to Zaheer at fine leg, gets a quick
run
45.3 Kumble to Jayawardene, one run, another poor ball from Kumble, full
toss on the legs, turned to square leg for just a single
Kumble changes to round the wicket
45.4 Kumble to Vaas, no run, on the legs, off the pads to short fine leg
45.5 Kumble to Vaas, no run, played straight to midwicket, dot ball
again
45.6 Kumble to Vaas, no run, another awful full tosss, cracked hard
through the covers, but Kumble should thank Kaif for an excellent
save
End of over 46 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 182/6 (RR: 3.96)
A Kumble 10-0-43-0 - Vauxhall End
DPMD Jayawardene 62* (104b 4x4) WPUJC Vaas 16* (23b 1x4)
Kumble completes his spell, and should be lucky to not concede more
than 43
Khan and Agarkar for the death
46.1 Khan to Jayawardene, OUT: what a soft dismisssal, couldn't come to
the pitch up the ball, lobs a simple catch back to Zaheer who
accepts with glee. That was a well disguised slower ball
Sri Lanka 182/7, Partnership of 42
DPMD Jayawardene c & b Khan 62 (105b 4x4 0x6)
WPUJC Vaas 16* (23b 1x4) Z Khan 8.1-1-42-2 (1w)
well bowled Zaheer!
Mahela after a well compiled 62 goes back to the pavilion dejected,
but Sri Lanka entirely owe it to him for shepherding the middle
order
Zoysa the new man in
46.2 Khan to Zoysa, FOUR, outside the off, edged past a diving Dravid to
thirdman
that was not a catch as the ball landed immediately after touching
the bat
46.3 Khan to Zoysa, no run, swinging yorker, down the legside, rapped on
the pads. appeals but Orchard won't give that out
46.4 Khan to Zoysa, no run, on the middle and leg, played to midwicket
46.5 Khan to Zoysa, OUT: short, tries to pull it but can't get the bat
right, takes the top edge and goes to short midwicket where Kaif
pouches the simple catch
Sri Lanka 186/8, Partnership of 4
DNT Zoysa c Kaif b Khan 4 (4b 1x4 0x6)
WPUJC Vaas 16* (23b 1x4) Z Khan 8.5-1-46-3 (1w)
will the Sri Lankan get past 200?
Charitha Buddika in
46.6 Khan to TCB Fernando, no run
End of over 47 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 186/8 (RR: 3.96)
Z Khan 9-1-46-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
WPUJC Vaas 16* (23b 1x4) TCB Fernando 0* (1b)
47.1 Sehwag to Vaas, one run
47.2 Sehwag to TCB Fernando, no run
47.3 Sehwag to TCB Fernando, one run
47.4 Sehwag to Vaas, no run
47.5 Sehwag to Vaas, no run
47.6 Sehwag to Vaas, no run
End of over 48 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 188/8 (RR: 3.92)
V Sehwag 1-0-2-0 - Vauxhall End
TCB Fernando 1* (3b) WPUJC Vaas 17* (27b 1x4)
48.1 Khan to TCB Fernando, one run
48.2 Khan to Vaas, no run, played uppishly to covers, falls short of the
fielder
Mahela after a well compiled 62 goes back to the pavilion dejected,
but Sri Lanka entirely owe it to him for shepherding the middle
ordert was a bump ball
48.3 Khan to Vaas, no run, swinging yorker again, plays back along the
pitch
48.4 Khan to Vaas, no run, on the block-hole, tapped to the keeper
48.5 Khan to Vaas, no run
48.6 Khan to Vaas, one run, pushed to midwicket, quick single
End of over 49 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 190/8 (RR: 3.88)
Z Khan 10-1-48-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
WPUJC Vaas 18* (32b 1x4) TCB Fernando 2* (4b)
49.1 Agarkar to Vaas, legbye: one run, on the legs, tapped to short fine
leg
49.2 Agarkar to TCB Fernando, one run, played to mid on
49.3 Agarkar to Vaas, one run, played to mid on
49.4 Agarkar to TCB Fernando, one run, full toss, played to long on
rather poor bowling by Agarkar in the last over
49.5 Agarkar to Vaas, no run, full toss, comes down the track and
heaves, mistimes it and the ball rolls on the pitch
49.6 Agarkar to Vaas, (noball) FOUR, full tosss, rather poor ball of
course, hit over deep midwicket and to add to that, that was a no
ball
49.6 Agarkar to Vaas, three runs, moves to the off, hits the ball over
fine leg, they run three while Zaheer picks the ball up at the
boundary
End of over 50 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 202/8 (RR: 4.04)
AB Agarkar 9-2-44-3 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
WPUJC Vaas 26* (37b 2x4) TCB Fernando 4* (6b)
absolutely horrible over from Agarkar but India lucky that it was
rank tail batting in that over
it was disappointing to see Agarkar bowl poorly in his last two
overs after a swell bowling performance in his first 7 overs
and Kumble, despite Sri Lanka's score line was very disappointing
however, Ganguly was superb with an absolutely economical spell,
while Nehra was damn impressive right through
Zaheer, after the bad stick in the first 3 overs, came back
strongly and bowled well too
for Sri Lanka, it was all wrong after the opening stand
Kaluwitharana played poorly at a wide first ball from Agarkar while
Jayasuriya played his trademark edge outside the offf
unnecessarily
Arnold was completely foxed by Agarkar while Atapattu inside edged
and has to rue his poor luck
once those four wickets fell, Jayasuriya went into the shell and
played a solid innings, and was finally out to a very well
disguised slower ball from Zaheer Khan
Naveed Nawaz was cluelessss for the most part, Chandana helped
Jayawardene in a face saving stand for the 6th wicket
a bit of swing in the end by Vaas gave the Sri Laknans a score of
over 200
India needs 203 to win this match
please be here for the second half
Match State: Innings Break
Good Afternoon!
Welcome back to The AMP Oval in London for the third one-day
international match in the NatWest triangular series.
India have been set a modest target of 203 runs by Sri Lanka, India
are about to begin the run chase.
Sri Lanka have had a terrible English summer, losing the Test
series to England and then lost their first match in the
triangular series, played against England.
They are without their star strike bowler Muttiah Muralitharan.
Sri Lanka have also suffered due to the lack of form of their two
key senior players - Sanath Jayasuriya with the bat and Chaminda
Vaas with the ball.
Well, Sri Lanka will have to go for wickets here against a very
strong Indian batting line-up.
The key is going to be Vaas, if only he can find that magic back,
he has been struggling to get the ball to swing back into the
right handed batsman.
Dilhara Fernando too has a very important role to play. This
youngster has the pace to trouble the best of batsmen.
Fernando also gets the extra bounce, which could put someone like
Ganguly in trouble.
It is going to be an uphill task for the Sri Lankans. India might
even be going for a win well within the 40 overs mark to gather
the bonus point.
With the likes of Sehwag, Ganguly, Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh...
Quick runs are never going to be a problem.
It is going to be exciting cricket for sure, Sri Lanka won't play
defensive cricket and someone like Sehwag always goes for the
shots.
We are all set for the start.
Ganguly is the man on strike, Vaas has the new ball with him, about
to bowl left-arm over the wicket.
0.1 Vaas to Ganguly, wide: no run, starts off with a wide down the leg
side.
0.1 Vaas to Ganguly, FOUR, ooh! inside edge to a ball just outside the
off, does not miss the leg stump by much, rushes to the fine leg
fence for four, lucky runs!
0.2 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, back of a length, outside the off, left
alone to the keeper.
0.3 Vaas to Ganguly, one run, well up to the batsman, pushed wide of
mid-on for a single.
0.4 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, short of a good length, angling away, gets
right behind the line, offers the full face of the bat in defence.
0.5 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, pitched just outside the line of leg, extra
bounce too, does well to keep it down.
0.6 Vaas to Sehwag, FOUR, what a shot! sheer timing in this one,
punched through, glorious extra cover drive for four, Sehwag is in
awesome form!
End of over 1 (10 runs) India 10/0 (RR: 10.00 RRR: 193/49 = 3.94)
WPUJC Vaas 1-0-10-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 5* (3b 1x4) V Sehwag 4* (3b 1x4)
Ten runs off the first over.
It is going to be the big Zoysa to bowl left-hand over the wicket
to Ganguly.
1.1 Zoysa to Ganguly, two runs, short delivery, aimed at the batsman,
goes for the hook/pull, mistimes the shot, ball goes wide of mid-
on.
1.2 Zoysa to Ganguly, no run, nasty bouncer outside the off, too good
for Ganguly to go hooking, through to the keeper.
1.3 Zoysa to Ganguly, no run, oh! this is a terrible shot, slashing
outside the off, beaten, more of a get-me-out shot.
1.4 Zoysa to Ganguly, no run, well outside the off, has a good look at
it, leaves it alone to the keeper.
1.5 Zoysa to Ganguly, no run, short delivery, goes for the cut, played
towards backward point.
1.6 Zoysa to Ganguly, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence.
End of over 2 (2 runs) India 12/0 (RR: 6.00 RRR: 191/48 = 3.98)
DNT Zoysa 1-0-2-0 - Vauxhall End
V Sehwag 4* (3b 1x4) SC Ganguly 7* (9b 1x4)
Vaas to continue.
2.1 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, there it is, the late inswing to the right
hander, Sehwag defends well.
2.2 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, angling away, played towards point,
Chandana does well to stop that.
2.3 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, goes right up on his toes and times this
sweetly, finds the fielder at mid-on.
2.4 Vaas to Sehwag, FOUR, angling away again, hit on the rise, glorious
square drive for four, once that beat the cordon, it was four runs
all the way.
2.5 Vaas to Sehwag, one run, back of a length, goes back and punches
the ball towards deep mid-off, quick single taken.
2.6 Vaas to Ganguly, OUT: loud shout for lbw! Ganguly trapped right in
front of the stumps. caught right on the crease, umpire Orchard
puts up the finger.
India 17/1, Partnership of 17
SC Ganguly lbw b Vaas 7 (10b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 3 (5 runs) India 17/1 (RR: 5.67 RRR: 186/47 = 3.96)
WPUJC Vaas 2-0-15-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
V Sehwag 9* (8b 2x4)
3.1 Zoysa to Sehwag, no run
3.2 Zoysa to Sehwag, (noball) no run
3.2 Zoysa to Sehwag, one run
3.3 Zoysa to Mongia, (noball) no run
3.3 Zoysa to Mongia, no run
3.4 Zoysa to Mongia, no run, played into leg side
3.5 Zoysa to Mongia, one run, well judged single
3.6 Zoysa to Sehwag, no run, loud shout for catch not given
End of over 4 (4 runs) India 21/1 (RR: 5.25 RRR: 182/46 = 3.96)
DNT Zoysa 2-0-6-0 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
D Mongia 1* (4b) V Sehwag 10* (12b 2x4)
4.1 Vaas to Mongia, no run, turned to leg
4.2 Vaas to Mongia, one run, pushed into the cover gap
4.3 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, driven a bit uppishly to mid on
4.4 Vaas to Sehwag, one run, to mid off, drives but more of an inside
edge there
4.5 Vaas to Mongia, no run, a bouncer, outside off, not a problem there
4.6 Vaas to Mongia, two runs, drifts into his pads and a good looking
drive to mid wicket
End of over 5 (4 runs) India 25/1 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 178/45 = 3.96)
WPUJC Vaas 3-0-19-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
V Sehwag 11* (14b 2x4) D Mongia 4* (8b)
5.1 Zoysa to Sehwag, one run, pace and bounce, angling away from the
batsman, played in the air, down to third-man
5.2 Zoysa to Mongia, no run, beaten by the extra bounce, just outside
the off, Mongia looking to play the cut, lucky not to get an edge.
5.3 Zoysa to Mongia, no run, outside the off, just off a good length,
defended.
5.4 Zoysa to Mongia, no run, nasty bounce, hurries Mongia to fend it
down, wants a single, sent back by Sehwag.
5.5 Zoysa to Mongia, no run, what a ball! nasty bounce again, hit on
the body.
5.6 Zoysa to Mongia, no run, rising delivery again, defended.
End of over 6 (1 run) India 26/1 (RR: 4.33 RRR: 177/44 = 4.02)
DNT Zoysa 3-0-7-0 (2nb) - Vauxhall End
V Sehwag 12* (15b 2x4) D Mongia 4* (13b)
6.1 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, just outside the off, Sehwag gets right
behind the line and defends.
6.2 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, pitched outside the line of leg, rapped on
the pad, no damage done.
6.3 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, angling away, played straight to covers.
6.4 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, quicker delivery, hurries Sehwag to defend.
6.5 Vaas to Sehwag, OUT: Vaas! gets his man out, Sehwag stepping out to
clear the field on the off side, hits it straight to Jayasuriya at
mid-off, India lose their second wicket, Vaas claims his second,
is this the return of form for the fast bowler? Sehwag departs
India 26/2, Partnership of 9
V Sehwag c Jayasuriya b Vaas 12 (20b 2x4 0x6)
D Mongia 4* (13b) WPUJC Vaas 3.5-0-19-2 (1w)
The new batsman is Sachin Tendulkar.
6.6 Vaas to Tendulkar, no run, full in length, on leg and middle,
played towards square leg, end of a successful over from Vaas.
End of over 7 (maiden) India 26/2 (RR: 3.71 RRR: 177/43 = 4.12)
WPUJC Vaas 4-1-19-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
D Mongia 4* (13b) SR Tendulkar 0* (1b)
A wicket maiden!
7.1 Zoysa to Mongia, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
7.2 Zoysa to Mongia, (noball) no run, excellent delivery, beaten
outside the off, a no ball.
7.2 Zoysa to Mongia, no run, digs this one short, outside the off, left
alone.
7.3 Zoysa to Mongia, no run, left alone to the keeper.
7.4 Zoysa to Mongia, one run, slower delivery tapped to wide of mid-on.
7.5 Zoysa to Tendulkar, no run, just outside the of, gets right behind
the line and defends.
7.6 Zoysa to Tendulkar, no run, digs this one short, just outside the
leg, goes through to the keeper.
End of over 8 (2 runs) India 28/2 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 175/42 = 4.17)
DNT Zoysa 4-0-9-0 (3nb) - Vauxhall End
D Mongia 5* (18b) SR Tendulkar 0* (3b)
8.1 Vaas to Mongia, no run, just outside the off, pushed to covers,
things have slowed down a lot, just three runs in the last three
overs.
8.2 Vaas to Mongia, one run, full and on leg and middle, worked away
nicely through the on side for a single.
Tendulkar yet to get off the mark is on strike.
8.3 Vaas to Tendulkar, FOUR, now take that! glorious extra cover drive
- what-a-shot, simply superb!
8.4 Vaas to Tendulkar, one run, angling away, opens the face of the bat
and runs it down to third-man for a single.
8.5 Vaas to Mongia, no run, back of a length, rising delivery, well in
control as he fends it down safely.
8.6 Vaas to Mongia, no run, outside the off, sweetly times the drive
through the off side, Chandana moves quickly to his left and stops
the ball one-handed.
End of over 9 (6 runs) India 34/2 (RR: 3.78 RRR: 169/41 = 4.12)
WPUJC Vaas 5-1-25-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 5* (5b 1x4) D Mongia 6* (22b)
9.1 Zoysa to Tendulkar, no run, slower delivery, outside the off,
Tendulkar plays at this one, beaten.
9.2 Zoysa to Tendulkar, (noball) no run, short in length, outside the
off, defended.
Two left-arm seamers bowling in tandem here, Tendulkar should be
happy not to see Pedro Collins bowling to him.
9.2 Zoysa to Tendulkar, (noball) no run, yet another no ball.
9.2 Zoysa to Tendulkar, (noball) no run, and one more, umpire Willey
signals one more no ball, Tendulkar defends.
9.2 Zoysa to Tendulkar, FOUR, just too easy for the master batsman,
fast delivery outside the leg, helps it around the corner for
four!
9.3 Zoysa to Tendulkar, no run, better line and length, pitching on the
of and angling away, through to the keeper.
9.4 Zoysa to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length, rising
delivery, pushed to covers.
9.5 Zoysa to Tendulkar, no run, bouncer! ducks under it.
9.6 Zoysa to Tendulkar, one run, angling away, played down to third-man
for a single.
End of over 10 (8 runs) India 42/2 (RR: 4.20 RRR: 161/40 = 4.03)
DNT Zoysa 5-0-17-0 (6nb) - Vauxhall End
SR Tendulkar 10* (14b 2x4) D Mongia 6* (22b)
Bowling change: Dilhara Fernando to bowl now, he is the quickest of
the lot.
10.1 CRD Fernando to Tendulkar, one run, fires this one in, tucked
around the corner for a single.
10.2 CRD Fernando to Mongia, wide: no run, wide outside the off, looking
for extra pace.
10.2 CRD Fernando to Mongia, no run, defended.
10.3 CRD Fernando to Mongia, no run, short of a good length, rising
delivery, good pace too, sails through to the keeper.
10.4 CRD Fernando to Mongia, FOUR, width outside the off, cracking
square cut for four, powerfully struck.
10.5 CRD Fernando to Mongia, no run, ooh! almost took the outside edge
on its way to the keeper.
10.6 CRD Fernando to Mongia, no run, pitched up to the batsman, just
outside the off, pushed to mid-off.
End of over 11 (6 runs) India 48/2 (RR: 4.36 RRR: 155/39 = 3.97)
CRD Fernando 1-0-6-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 11* (15b 2x4) D Mongia 10* (27b 1x4)
Zoysa to continue
11.1 Zoysa to Tendulkar, one run, outside the of, pushed through the off
side for a single.
11.2 Zoysa to Mongia, SIX, digs this one short, connects the pull shot,
this one goes a long long way, all the way over the ropes at
backward square for a huge six!
11.3 Zoysa to Mongia, one run, tucked around the corner for a single.
11.4 Zoysa to Tendulkar, no run, beaten! beautiful delivery, angling
away, Tendulkar had no clue about this one.
11.5 Zoysa to Tendulkar, one run, and again, Tendulkar not in complete
control here, pushes forward, takes a thick edge and goes in the
air, wide of slips and down to third-man for a single.
11.6 Zoysa to Mongia, two runs, on leg and middle, worked away through
the on side for a couple of runs.
End of over 12 (11 runs) India 59/2 (RR: 4.92 RRR: 144/38 = 3.79)
DNT Zoysa 6-0-28-0 (6nb) - Vauxhall End
SR Tendulkar 13* (18b 2x4) D Mongia 19* (30b 1x4 1x6)
12.1 CRD Fernando to Tendulkar, no run, fast delivery, just short of a
good length, outside the off, left alone.
12.2 CRD Fernando to Tendulkar, two runs, another quick delivery, more
of a thick inside edge, down to fine leg, goes for the risky
second run, a direct hit would have been curtains for Tendulkar.
12.3 CRD Fernando to Tendulkar, no run, what a ball, extra pace and
bounce, just outside the off, Tendulkar beaten!
12.4 CRD Fernando to Tendulkar, two runs, another fast delivery,
slightly wayward, played fine, Vaas has a lot of work to do to
stop the four at fine leg fence.
12.5 CRD Fernando to Tendulkar, SIX, what-a-shot! short delivery,
majestic hook shot, hit high in the air, backward of square, it
disappears, out of the ground she goes, what a six!
12.6 CRD Fernando to Tendulkar, no run, fast bouncer! ducks under it, no
ball not called.
End of over 13 (10 runs) India 69/2 (RR: 5.31 RRR: 134/37 = 3.62)
CRD Fernando 2-0-16-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
D Mongia 19* (30b 1x4 1x6) SR Tendulkar 23* (24b 2x4 1x6)
Seemed for a moment that we are going to have the seventh ball,
with no no-ball called, all ok now. It is drinks.
Match State: Drinks
Another bowling change: Charitha Buddhika is the new bowler
13.1 TCB Fernando to Mongia, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
defended.
13.2 TCB Fernando to Mongia, no run, pitched up to the batsman, driven
to mid-off
13.3 TCB Fernando to Mongia, no run, loos to play it through the on
side, rapped on the pad
13.4 TCB Fernando to Mongia, FOUR, flick of the wrists, ball speeds
through the gap at mid-wicket, Jayawardene the fielder chasing it,
manages to stop the ball, his foot touching the ropes, third-
umpire called for, four runs!
13.5 TCB Fernando to Mongia, one run, short of a length, outside the
off, thick edge down to third-man.
13.6 TCB Fernando to Tendulkar, no run, cracking off drive, hit it a bit
too well, straight to the fielder at mid-off, no chance of a
single.
End of over 14 (5 runs) India 74/2 (RR: 5.29 RRR: 129/36 = 3.58)
TCB Fernando 1-0-5-0 - Vauxhall End
D Mongia 24* (35b 2x4 1x6) SR Tendulkar 23* (25b 2x4 1x6)
14.1 CRD Fernando to Mongia, one run, worked away on the on side for a
single.
14.2 CRD Fernando to Tendulkar, one run, down the leg, worked down to
fine leg
14.3 CRD Fernando to Mongia, no run, fast delivery, extra bounce too,
left alone.
14.4 CRD Fernando to Mongia, no run, right up to the batsman, pushed to
covers.
14.5 CRD Fernando to Mongia, no run, well pitched up, on leg and middle,
played to mid-on
14.6 CRD Fernando to Mongia, no run, rising delivery, outside the off,
left alone.
End of over 15 (2 runs) India 76/2 (RR: 5.07 RRR: 127/35 = 3.63)
CRD Fernando 3-0-18-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 24* (26b 2x4 1x6) D Mongia 25* (40b 2x4 1x6)
15.1 TCB Fernando to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off, inside
edge really, ball goes to mid-off
15.2 TCB Fernando to Tendulkar, no run, well upto the batsman, defended.
15.3 TCB Fernando to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a good length and
on the stumps, a perfectly balanced Tendulkar goes back and across
and punches the ball to the on side
15.4 TCB Fernando to Tendulkar, one run
15.5 TCB Fernando to Mongia, no run, good length ball outside the off,
pushed to covers
15.6 TCB Fernando to Mongia, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid
off
End of over 16 (1 run) India 77/2 (RR: 4.81 RRR: 126/34 = 3.71)
TCB Fernando 2-0-6-0 - Vauxhall End
SR Tendulkar 25* (30b 2x4 1x6) D Mongia 25* (42b 2x4 1x6)
16.1 CRD Fernando to Tendulkar, one run
16.2 CRD Fernando to Mongia, no run, full and outside the off, left
alone
16.3 CRD Fernando to Mongia, no run, full and on the off, defended
carefully
16.4 CRD Fernando to Mongia, two runs, full and on the off, driven to
covers, the short cover man Russel Arnold misfields
16.5 CRD Fernando to Mongia, wide: no run, full and outside the off,
left well alone
16.5 CRD Fernando to Mongia, no run, just short of a good length and on
the middle and leg, defended carefully
16.6 CRD Fernando to Mongia, no run, short and on the pads, tucked to
the on side
End of over 17 (4 runs) India 81/2 (RR: 4.76 RRR: 122/33 = 3.70)
CRD Fernando 4-0-22-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 26* (31b 2x4 1x6) D Mongia 27* (47b 2x4 1x6)
Chandana to bowl now.
17.1 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run, short delivery, Tendulkar hammers it
to short covers.
17.2 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run, leans forward in defence.
17.3 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run, flighted delivery, played to mid-
wicket.
17.4 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run, flighted delivery, played back down
the track.
17.5 Chandana to Tendulkar, wide: no run, wide down the leg side, goes
for the sweep and misses
17.5 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run, tries to play a cute sweet sweep
shot, almost a paddle, gets an edge, down to short fine leg for a
single.
17.6 Chandana to Mongia, (noball) FOUR, down the track and lofts in the
air towards deep mid-off, falls short of Vaas charging in from
long off,completely misreads the bounce, off the hands goes to the
ropes for four
17.6 Chandana to Mongia, no run
End of over 18 (7 runs) India 88/2 (RR: 4.89 RRR: 115/32 = 3.59)
UDU Chandana 1-0-7-0 (1w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
SR Tendulkar 27* (36b 2x4 1x6) D Mongia 31* (49b 3x4 1x6)
18.1 CRD Fernando to Tendulkar, one run
18.2 CRD Fernando to Mongia, no run
18.3 CRD Fernando to Mongia, one run
18.4 CRD Fernando to Tendulkar, one run, tucked around the corner for a
single.
18.5 CRD Fernando to Mongia, no run
18.6 CRD Fernando to Mongia, no run
End of over 19 (3 runs) India 91/2 (RR: 4.79 RRR: 112/31 = 3.61)
CRD Fernando 5-0-25-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 29* (38b 2x4 1x6) D Mongia 32* (53b 3x4 1x6)
19.1 Chandana to Tendulkar, two runs, driven down the ground, slight
misfield and they take a quick second run
19.2 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run, pushed on the on side, Chandana
fields.
19.3 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up, played back down the
track.
19.4 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run, worked away nicely through mid-
wicket
19.5 Chandana to Mongia, one run, outside the off, eased away through
covers for a single.
19.6 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run, flicked away through mid-wicket,
takes the single, keeps the strike.
End of over 20 (5 runs) India 96/2 (RR: 4.80 RRR: 107/30 = 3.57)
UDU Chandana 2-0-12-0 (1w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
SR Tendulkar 33* (43b 2x4 1x6) D Mongia 33* (54b 3x4 1x6)
20.1 CRD Fernando to Tendulkar, one run, short of a length, rising
delivery, fended down and quick single taken.
20.2 CRD Fernando to Mongia, OUT: Gone! Short in length, quick delivery,
extra bounce too, Mongia goes for the pull, gets a top edge, ball
flies down towards fine leg, Vaas has to cover a lot of distance,
gets under it and completes a very good catch.
India 97/3, Partnership of 71
D Mongia c Vaas b CRD Fernando 33 (55b 3x4 1x6)
SR Tendulkar 34* (44b 2x4 1x6) CRD Fernando 5.2-0-26-1 (2w)
Dravid is the new batsman, Tendulkar will face as he crossed over.
20.3 CRD Fernando to Tendulkar, no run, fast bouncer! ooh! Tendulkar
forced to duck quickly.
20.4 CRD Fernando to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length, rising
delivery, fended down
20.5 CRD Fernando to Tendulkar, one run, short of a good length, outside
the of, another quick delivery, gets right behind theline, offers
the full face of the bat, played wide of mid-off, easy single.
Dravid to take strike now.
20.6 CRD Fernando to Dravid, no run, digs this one short, looking to
bowl a snorter, does not bounce as much, Dravid forced to go back
and defend
End of over 21 (2 runs) India 98/3 (RR: 4.67 RRR: 105/29 = 3.62)
CRD Fernando 6-0-27-1 (2w) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 35* (47b 2x4 1x6) R Dravid 0* (1b)
21.1 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run, on leg and middle, driven down the
ground to Vaas at long on
21.2 Chandana to Dravid, no run, on leg and middle, played to mid-on.
21.3 Chandana to Dravid, no run, once again on the leg stump line,
played to short fine leg.
21.4 Chandana to Dravid, one run, loud roar as dravid eases this one
through mid-wicket for a single, 100 up on the board.
21.5 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run, well tossed up, pushed back to the
bowler.
21.6 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run, on leg and middle, keeps Tendulkar
quiet, pushed to short mid-wicket
End of over 22 (2 runs) India 100/3 (RR: 4.55 RRR: 103/28 = 3.68)
UDU Chandana 3-0-14-0 (1w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
R Dravid 1* (4b) SR Tendulkar 36* (50b 2x4 1x6)
22.1 CRD Fernando to Dravid, no run, defended.
22.2 CRD Fernando to Dravid, no run, slower delivery, Dravid does not
read this one, beaten outside the off
22.3 CRD Fernando to Dravid, wide: no run, short, rising delivery, a bit
wide outside the off, called a wide.
22.3 CRD Fernando to Dravid, two runs, on the pads, worked around the
corner to long leg, gets a couple.
22.4 CRD Fernando to Dravid, no run, back of a length, rising delivery,
Dravid 'the wall' gets right behind the line and defends.
22.5 CRD Fernando to Dravid, one run, much quicker delivery, shuffles
across and eases through the on side.
22.6 CRD Fernando to Tendulkar, one run, yet another fast delivery,
extra bounce too, Tendulkar does not look that comfortable, gets
right up on his toes, gets a thick edge and the ball goes down to
third-man for a single.
End of over 23 (5 runs) India 105/3 (RR: 4.57 RRR: 98/27 = 3.63)
CRD Fernando 7-0-32-1 (3w) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 37* (51b 2x4 1x6) R Dravid 4* (9b)
23.1 Chandana to Tendulkar, two runs, powerful square cut for a couple
of runs, a poor pigeon gets his badly, the bird is badly hurt,
Mahela Jayawardene carries it away, passes it on to Tinu Yohannan,
bird is getting urgent medical care.
23.2 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run, forward in defence
23.3 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run, plays back down the track.
23.4 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run
23.5 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run, ooh! big turn and bounce, genuine
leg-break, Tendulkar caught clueless, beaten!
23.6 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run, looks to play through the on side,
hit on the pad.
End of over 24 (2 runs) India 107/3 (RR: 4.46 RRR: 96/26 = 3.69)
UDU Chandana 4-0-16-0 (1w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
R Dravid 4* (9b) SR Tendulkar 39* (57b 2x4 1x6)
Bowling change: Chaminda Vaas to replace Dilhara Fernando
24.1 Vaas to Dravid, no run, well up to the batsman, outside the off,
Dravid forward in defence.
24.2 Vaas to Dravid, no run
24.3 Vaas to Dravid, no run
24.4 Vaas to Dravid, no run, on leg and middle, played to mid-wicket and
looks for a single, which is not really there for the taking.
24.5 Vaas to Dravid, no run, well up to the batsman, angling away from
about the off stump line, forward in defence
24.6 Vaas to Dravid, one run, short delivery, quite harmless one that
too, pulled around to backward square leg for a single.
End of over 25 (1 run) India 108/3 (RR: 4.32 RRR: 95/25 = 3.80)
WPUJC Vaas 6-1-26-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 5* (15b) SR Tendulkar 39* (57b 2x4 1x6)
Dravid keeps the strike
25.1 Chandana to Dravid, no run, pitched outside the line of leg,
turning in to the batsman, Dravid shaping to play it away on the
leg side, beaten, hit on the pad.
25.2 Chandana to Dravid, no run, defended
25.3 Chandana to Dravid, no run, once again hit ont he pad, no damage
done
25.4 Chandana to Dravid, no run, played to short mid-wicket
25.5 Chandana to Dravid, no run, short delivery, Dravid simply cant find
the gaps, brilliant stopat short covers.
25.6 Chandana to Dravid, no run, another shortish delivery, Dravid makes
it easier for the fielder at short cover, hit straight to him.
End of over 26 (maiden) India 108/3 (RR: 4.15 RRR: 95/24 = 3.96)
UDU Chandana 5-1-16-0 (1w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
SR Tendulkar 39* (57b 2x4 1x6) R Dravid 5* (21b)
A maiden over!!!
26.1 Vaas to Tendulkar, no run, gets right behind the line and defends.
26.2 Vaas to Tendulkar, no run, down theleg side, played fine, Kalu does
well to stop it.
26.3 Vaas to Tendulkar, no run, played back to the bowler.
26.4 Vaas to Tendulkar, one run, tucked around the corner for a single.
26.5 Vaas to Dravid, no run, sharp bouncer! goes for the hook, beaten.
26.6 Vaas to Dravid, one run, cracking extra cover drive, brilliant stop
by Jayasuriya, restricts the scoring to just a single.
End of over 27 (2 runs) India 110/3 (RR: 4.07 RRR: 93/23 = 4.04)
WPUJC Vaas 7-1-28-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 6* (23b) SR Tendulkar 40* (61b 2x4 1x6)
The run rate has slowed down a lot, just five runs scored in the
last four overs
27.1 Chandana to Dravid, wide: no run, wide down the leg side.
27.1 Chandana to Dravid, two runs, tossed up, hammered to the deep long
on area, misfielded, extra run taken.
27.2 Chandana to Dravid, no run, forward in defence
27.3 Chandana to Dravid, OUT: Gone! Charges down the track to a flighted
delivery, beaten by the flight, hit on the pad, ball rolls on and
disturbs the timber, Dravid returns to the pavilion.
India 113/4, Partnership of 16
R Dravid b Chandana 8 (26b 0x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 40* (61b 2x4 1x6) UDU Chandana 5.3-1-19-1 (2w 1nb)
The new batsman is Yuvraj Singh
27.4 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, no run, well tossed up, Yuvraj Singh goes
for the big off drive, completely mistimes this one.
27.5 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, one run, worked away through the on side
for a single.
27.6 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run, paddled around the corner for a
single and keeps the strike.
End of over 28 (5 runs) India 115/4 (RR: 4.11 RRR: 88/22 = 4.00)
UDU Chandana 6-1-21-1 (2w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
SR Tendulkar 41* (62b 2x4 1x6) Yuvraj Singh 1* (2b)
28.1 Vaas to Tendulkar, one run, whipped away off his hips
28.2 Vaas to Yuvraj Singh, no run, pushed to mid-off
28.3 Vaas to Yuvraj Singh, no run, back of a length, rising delivery,
gets right up on his toes, defends
28.4 Vaas to Yuvraj Singh, no run, outside the off, pushed firmly to
mid-off.
28.5 Vaas to Yuvraj Singh, one run, full in length, digs this one out
towards the on side and takes a quick single
28.6 Vaas to Tendulkar, no run, well up to the batsman, defended.
End of over 29 (2 runs) India 117/4 (RR: 4.03 RRR: 86/21 = 4.10)
WPUJC Vaas 8-1-30-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 2* (6b) SR Tendulkar 42* (64b 2x4 1x6)
29.1 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, no run, tosed up, outside the off,
forward in defence.
29.2 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, one run, well tossed up again, eased away
through mid-wicket
29.3 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run, flighted delivery, down the track
and drives it to long off
29.4 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, no run, pushed forward in defence.
29.5 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, no run, ooh! this one keeps a shade low,
Yuvraj Singh looking to play it through the on side, hit on the
pad.
29.6 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, no run, on middle and leg, played to
short fine leg.
End of over 30 (2 runs) India 119/4 (RR: 3.97 RRR: 84/20 = 4.20)
UDU Chandana 7-1-23-1 (2w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
SR Tendulkar 43* (65b 2x4 1x6) Yuvraj Singh 3* (11b)
Bowling change, Zoysa to replace Vaas
The run rate has really gone down, it is 3.97 right now
30.1 Zoysa to Tendulkar, FOUR, now this will do the run rate a world of
good, short and wide outside the of, powerful square cut for four
30.2 Zoysa to Tendulkar, no run, almost got him! beaten just outside the
off, lucky not to get an edge, did not miss the outside edge by
much.
30.3 Zoysa to Tendulkar, one run, thick edge and in the air, through
gully area and down to third-man
30.4 Zoysa to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a length, outside the of,
Yuvraj wants to leave it alone and then wants to play at it,
caught in two minds, manages to push it awkwardly to short covers.
30.5 Zoysa to Yuvraj Singh, no run, slower delivery, on a move to play
the big shot, mistimes completely
30.6 Zoysa to Yuvraj Singh, one run, tucked around the corner for a
single.
End of over 31 (6 runs) India 125/4 (RR: 4.03 RRR: 78/19 = 4.11)
DNT Zoysa 7-0-34-0 (6nb) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 4* (14b) SR Tendulkar 48* (68b 3x4 1x6)
31.1 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, driven to the deep, towards
wide long off, couple of easy runs
31.2 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, one run, hammered down the ground to long
on
31.3 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run, worked away nicely through covers
for a single
31.4 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, Now this is some strokeplay,
charges down the track and smack! lofted straight drive towards
the sightscreen for four
31.5 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, no run, defended.
31.6 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, one run, punches down the ground towards
wide deep mid-on
End of over 32 (9 runs) India 134/4 (RR: 4.19 RRR: 69/18 = 3.83)
UDU Chandana 8-1-32-1 (2w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
Yuvraj Singh 12* (19b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 49* (69b 3x4 1x6)
32.1 Zoysa to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, goes right up on his toes and fends it towards covers
32.2 Zoysa to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short, rising delivery, taps the
ball to the on side and takes a quick single
32.3 Zoysa to Tendulkar, OUT: BRILLIANT! Angling away from the batsman,
tries to run it down to third-man, gets an edge, little kalu takes
the catch, loud appeal for caught behind, umpire Orchard nods,
Tendulkar walks, don't go away, this game is alive!
India 135/5, Partnership of 22
SR Tendulkar c Kaluwitharana b Zoysa 49 (70b 3x4 1x6)
Yuvraj Singh 13* (21b 1x4) DNT Zoysa 7.3-0-35-1 (6nb)
This game is quite is open now, India are 135/5, still need 68
runs for a win.
Kaif is the new batsman
32.4 Zoysa to Kaif, no run, gets back and across to defend, leading
edge, does not carry to the bowler
32.5 Zoysa to Kaif, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
32.6 Zoysa to Kaif, no run, down the leg side, loud appeal for caught
behind, not out and not a wide!
End of over 33 (1 run) India 135/5 (RR: 4.09 RRR: 68/17 = 4.00)
DNT Zoysa 8-0-35-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 13* (21b 1x4) M Kaif 0* (3b)
Bowling change: Jayasuriya to bowl now
33.1 Jayasuriya to Yuvraj Singh, no run, quick and flat as always,
played back to the bowler
33.2 Jayasuriya to Yuvraj Singh, one run, worked away nicely to the deep
mid-on fielder, a single always on
33.3 Jayasuriya to Kaif, no run, flat in trajectory, played to short
mid-wicket
33.4 Jayasuriya to Kaif, no run, quicker one, forward in defence
33.5 Jayasuriya to Kaif, no run, goes forward to defend, hit on the
front pad, loud appeal for lbw, umpire Willey unmoved
33.6 Jayasuriya to Kaif, one run, tucked around the corner for a single
End of over 34 (2 runs) India 137/5 (RR: 4.03 RRR: 66/16 = 4.12)
ST Jayasuriya 1-0-2-0 - Vauxhall End
M Kaif 1* (7b) Yuvraj Singh 14* (23b 1x4)
The TV replay says the lbw shout was good enough, the hawkeye says
it would have been hitting midle and leg
34.1 Zoysa to Kaif, no run, angling away from the batsman, left alone to
the keeper
34.2 Zoysa to Kaif, two runs, worked away nicely through covers for a
couple of runs
34.3 Zoysa to Kaif, no run, angling away from the batsman, left alone.
34.4 Zoysa to Kaif, two runs, on the pads, tucked around the corner
towards the long leg fence, enough time to take two
34.5 Zoysa to Kaif, no run, just short of a length, shuffling across,
defends.
Kaif has this habit of walking across, makes him an ideal candidate
for lbw
34.6 Zoysa to Kaif, one run, now this is crazy, pushes the ball forward
in defence and goes through for a quick single, direct hit would
have been curtains for Kaif, ball missing the stumps inches
End of over 35 (5 runs) India 142/5 (RR: 4.06 RRR: 61/15 = 4.07)
DNT Zoysa 9-0-40-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
M Kaif 6* (13b) Yuvraj Singh 14* (23b 1x4)
35.1 Jayasuriya to Kaif, legbye: two runs, off the pads, this is good
running between the wickets
35.2 Jayasuriya to Kaif, one run, pushed to covers and takes a quick
single
35.3 Jayasuriya to Yuvraj Singh, one run, worked away to deep mid-on
35.4 Jayasuriya to Kaif, no run, on leg and midle, played to mid-wicket
35.5 Jayasuriya to Kaif, no run, flat and quick, down on one knee to
sweep, misses out
35.6 Jayasuriya to Kaif, one run, driven to deep and wide mid-off
End of over 36 (5 runs) India 147/5 (RR: 4.08 RRR: 56/14 = 4.00)
ST Jayasuriya 2-0-5-0 - Vauxhall End
M Kaif 8* (18b) Yuvraj Singh 15* (24b 1x4)
36.1 Zoysa to Kaif, wide: no run, more work for umpire Orchard, has to
spread his arms wide, the slower ball a bit too wide outside the
off
36.1 Zoysa to Kaif, no run, oooh! a beauty, leaving the batsman, luring
Kaif to follow it, beaten all ends up
36.2 Zoysa to Kaif, FOUR, take that! short delivery, shuffles across
quickly and pulls it towards mid-wicket for four
36.3 Zoysa to Kaif, no run, angling away from the batsman, left alone
36.4 Zoysa to Kaif, one run, tucked behind square, not too far away,
quick single taken
36.5 Zoysa to Yuvraj Singh, no run, well up to the batsman, driven
straight, Zoysa puts out his left hand and stops it neatly, Zoysa
being a very big man, making it look so simple
36.6 Zoysa to Yuvraj Singh, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends it back down the track
End of over 37 (6 runs) India 153/5 (RR: 4.14 RRR: 50/13 = 3.85)
DNT Zoysa 10-0-46-1 (1w 6nb) - Pavilion End
M Kaif 13* (22b 1x4) Yuvraj Singh 15* (26b 1x4)
Bowling change: Chandana to replace Jayasuriya
37.1 Chandana to Kaif, one run, worked away through covers for a single
37.2 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, one run, eased through the on side
37.3 Chandana to Kaif, no run, pitched outside the leg, hit on the pad.
37.4 Chandana to Kaif, one run, worked away to mid-wicket and takes a
quick single.
37.5 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, no run, on middle and leg, hammered
straight to mid-wicket
37.6 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, driven through mid-on, takes
one, slight misfield and they take the second run, good running
between the wickets by the two young men
End of over 38 (5 runs) India 158/5 (RR: 4.16 RRR: 45/12 = 3.75)
UDU Chandana 9-1-37-1 (2w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
M Kaif 15* (25b 1x4) Yuvraj Singh 18* (29b 1x4)
Dilhara Fernando to bowl now
38.1 CRD Fernando to Kaif, no run, the slower ball, a low full toss,
mistimes it towards mid-off
38.2 CRD Fernando to Kaif, two runs, short delivery, too quickly onto
him, goes for the pull and gets a top edge, chase for the fielder
from mid-on, falls just beyond his reach, kaif survives
38.3 CRD Fernando to Kaif, one run, tucked around the corner
38.4 CRD Fernando to Yuvraj Singh, one run, outside the off, played down
to third-man
38.5 CRD Fernando to Kaif, wide: no run, wide down the leg side
38.5 CRD Fernando to Kaif, FOUR, bouncer! goes for the hook, does not
middle it that well, four runs to the fine leg fence
38.6 CRD Fernando to Kaif, no run, digs this one short, does not bounce
as well, played to mid-wicket
End of over 39 (9 runs) India 167/5 (RR: 4.28 RRR: 36/11 = 3.27)
CRD Fernando 8-0-41-1 (4w) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 19* (30b 1x4) M Kaif 22* (30b 2x4)
39.1 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, fulltoss, smashed through mid-on,
fell just short of Buddhika and raced to the fence fof four
39.2 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, one run
39.3 Chandana to Kaif, one run, slow leg break, whipped away, good use
of the wrists, wide of mid-on
39.4 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, no run
39.5 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, one run, played away through covers
39.6 Chandana to Kaif, wide: no run, quicker delivery, sliding down the
leg, called a wide
39.6 Chandana to Kaif, one run, played wide of mid-on for a single.
End of over 40 (9 runs) India 176/5 (RR: 4.40 RRR: 27/10 = 2.70)
UDU Chandana 10-1-46-1 (3w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
M Kaif 24* (32b 2x4) Yuvraj Singh 25* (34b 2x4)
40.1 CRD Fernando to Kaif, FOUR, bouncer! goes for the hook, does not
middle it, more of a top edge, one bounce and over the ropes at
fine leg, four!
40.2 CRD Fernando to Kaif, one run, eases this one behind point for a
single.
40.3 CRD Fernando to Yuvraj Singh, no run, digs this one short, rising
delivery, fended down
40.4 CRD Fernando to Yuvraj Singh, one run, full in length, driven
powerfully straight down the ground, brilliant diving stop at mid-
off
40.5 CRD Fernando to Kaif, one run, digs this one short, shuffles
across, tries to fend it down, ball goes in the air, might have
been an easy catch for a short leg fielder.
40.6 CRD Fernando to Yuvraj Singh, no run
End of over 41 (7 runs) India 183/5 (RR: 4.46 RRR: 20/9 = 2.22)
CRD Fernando 9-0-48-1 (4w) - Pavilion End
M Kaif 30* (35b 3x4) Yuvraj Singh 26* (37b 2x4)
Vaas brought back into the attack
41.1 Vaas to Kaif, one run, worked away on the on side for a quick
single
41.2 Vaas to Yuvraj Singh, no run, slashes outside the off, beaten
41.3 Vaas to Yuvraj Singh, no run, good length delivery, on leg and
middle, played straight to the fielder
41.4 Vaas to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short and pulled away, that was right
out of the middle of the bat, cracking shot for four to the mid-
wicket fence
41.5 Vaas to Yuvraj Singh, one run, played to deep and wide mid-on for a
single
41.6 Vaas to Kaif, one run, short, outside the off, Kaif plays this one
down to third-man and keeps the strike
End of over 42 (7 runs) India 190/5 (RR: 4.52 RRR: 13/8 = 1.62)
WPUJC Vaas 9-1-37-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
M Kaif 32* (37b 3x4) Yuvraj Singh 31* (41b 3x4)
42.1 CRD Fernando to Kaif, no run, short and rising delivery outside the
off, played to backward point
42.2 CRD Fernando to Kaif, FOUR, bouncer! goes for the hook, middles it
well, a bit too well, just beyond the reach of jayawardene at
square leg fence, one bounce and over the ropes for four.
42.3 CRD Fernando to Kaif, one run, tucked around the corner for a
single.
42.4 CRD Fernando to Yuvraj Singh, no run, driven powerfully to mid-off,
can't beat the fielder.
42.5 CRD Fernando to Yuvraj Singh, no run, rising delivery, played down
towards gully
42.6 CRD Fernando to Yuvraj Singh, OUT: short delivery, a bit too fast,
goes for the pull, slices the ball in the air towards the deep on
the off side, substitute fielder Chamara Silva takes the catch
India 195/6, Partnership of 60
Yuvraj Singh c sub (LPC Silva) b CRD Fernando 31 (44b 3x4 0x6)
End of over 43 (5 runs) India 195/6 (RR: 4.53 RRR: 8/7 = 1.14)
CRD Fernando 10-0-53-2 (4w) - Pavilion End
M Kaif 37* (40b 4x4)
Vaas to bowl
43.1 Vaas to Agarkar, no run
43.2 Vaas to Agarkar, no run
43.3 Vaas to Agarkar, no run, just outside the off, defended
43.4 Vaas to Agarkar, no run, outside the off, angling away, played to
backward point.
43.5 Vaas to Agarkar, one run, outside the off, angling away, played
down to third-man for a single
43.6 Vaas to Kaif, no run, outside the off, angling away, left alone to
the keeper.
End of over 44 (1 run) India 196/6 (RR: 4.45 RRR: 7/6 = 1.17)
WPUJC Vaas 10-1-38-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
AB Agarkar 1* (5b) M Kaif 37* (41b 4x4)
Charitha Buddhika to bowl now, amazingly he was used only for two
overs till now, giving away just six runs
44.1 TCB Fernando to Agarkar, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers.
44.2 TCB Fernando to Agarkar, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, cut
away for four
44.3 TCB Fernando to Agarkar, no run, just outside the off, pushed in
defence towards the off side.
44.4 TCB Fernando to Agarkar, one run, outside the off, moving away a
bit, thick edge and in the air and down to third-man for a single.
Would have been an easy catch to first slip.
44.5 TCB Fernando to Kaif, no run, outside the off, played to backward
point
44.6 TCB Fernando to Kaif, no run, defended
End of over 45 (5 runs) India 201/6 (RR: 4.47 RRR: 2/5 = 0.40)
TCB Fernando 3-0-11-0 - Pavilion End
AB Agarkar 6* (9b 1x4) M Kaif 37* (43b 4x4)
Arnold to bowl now.
45.1 Arnold to Agarkar, one run, played to mid-wicket, takes a single,
scores are level
45.2 Arnold to Kaif, one run, slow turn, played behind square leg for a
single, India have won by four wickets!
This has been a very good weekend for the Indians - a victory over
England yesterday and today they humbled Sri Lanka
India lead the points table with eight points, England have four
points and Sri Lanka has not won anything this English summer
203 runs was indeed a very modest target to chase, Chaminda Vaas
gave Sri Lanka some hope by trapping Ganguly (7) lbw.
Sehwag played a couple of cracking shots and then in an effort to
hit the ball out of the ground, hit one straight to Jayasuriya at
mid-off. Sehwag could only make 12
Mongia and Tendulkar added 71 runs for the third wicket
partnership. Both the batsman hit a huge six each.
Mongia (33) was caught brilliantly by Vaas at fine leg, top edging
a pull off Dilhara Fernando
Yesterday's hero Rahul Dravid came out - and found the going a bit
tough.
Sri Lanka skipper Jayasuriya feels that it was their batting that
let them down
Indian skipper Ganguly thinks it was a good job to win back-to-back
and that they bowled well.
Man of the Match:Ajit Agarkar
Going back to the India run chase, Dravid struggled to get things
going and was bowled off his pad, misreading the flight of
Chandana's leg break, he made just eight runs off 26 balls
India lost the valuable wicket of Tendulkar in the 33rd over,
caught behind by Kaluwitharana off Zoysa after making 49 runs.
At that point, the match looked a bit open, Sri Lanka still had a
chance at that point.
Yuvraj Singh and Mod Kaif accumulated runs through some good
running between the wickets and some hooks and pulls, which went
their way
Though India lost Yuvraj Singh - caught by substitute Silva off
Dilhara Fernando, India were almost there
It was a pleasure bringing the ball-by-ball coverage of this match.
Do join us for the next match in the triangular series, England
meet Sri Lanka at Headingley on Tuesday, July 2nd. Match will
start at 09:45 Hrs GMT
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