Match State: Match start scheduled for 14.30 Local Time (19.00 IST/19.30 SL)
Hello and welcome to the last league match of the NatWest series
2002
Although the finalists have already been spotted - India and
England there's still enough left in this game
Sri Lanka will look to play freely, with nothing to lose and
salvage some lost pride
Having won the last game they played with some good cricket -
clever use of spinners on a slowish track, Sri Lanka will bring a
bit of confidence into this game
India are smarting from their loss to England in a rain-shortened
game and will look to go to the final on a winning note
So, while Sri Lanka would like to end their dismal tour of England
on a winning note, India have a bit more at stake - confidence,
the winning habit and things like that - before the final
Lord's will certainly be packed to capacity for the final - a grand
venue for a grand match but this venue is no less
The stage is set here at the County Ground at Bristol
The venue traditionally lends itself to high scoring games
The wicket looks good and has almost no grass on it. Whether
there's much bounce in the track though remains to be seen. It
could get lower and slower as the day progresses
News has just come in that India have won the toss and elected to
bat - hardly surprising that
For India, Harbhajan Singh comes in to the side in place of an
injured Anil Kumble (thigh strain)
Rahul Dravid returns to the side to keep wickets while Ajay Ratra
has to sit out
Tinu Yohannan also gets a game, while Ajit Agarkar rests
Dinesh Mongia gets back into the side and Laxman warms the bench
once more
For Sri Lanka, Dilhara Fernando replaces Pramodya Wickramasinghe
Fernando should add some pace to the Lankan attack - Wickramasinghe
really did not look the part in this series
There's a bit of a breeze blowing, all the flags are fluttering in
the wind - this should help the seamers at least early on
Well, the players are on the field now, everyone's ready for the
start, so here we go!
It's Vaas to Ganguly to start off, Sehwag is the non striker
This is Ganguly's 200th ODI and Harbhajan Singh's 50th ODI
But stats apart, here's the start of play!
0.1 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, fullish and outside the off, the ball
swings away from the left hander quite late, Ganguly watches the
ball carefully and lets the ball go through to the keeper
0.1 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, fullish and outside the off, the ball
swings away from the left hander quite late, Ganguly watches the
ball carefully and lets the ball go through to the keeper
0.2 Vaas to Ganguly, legbye: one run, one run, fullish and on the pads,
glance played and missed, off the pads to the on side, quick
single stolen
0.3 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, full and probingm, outside the off stump,
but only just, the ball doesn't come in, rather holds its line,
Sehwag pokes awkwardly, lucky not to get an edge
0.4 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, good length and on the stumps, this one
comes in a bit, inside edged onto the pad
0.5 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, fullish and down the leg side, swinging
late once more, glance played, too late, the ball hits pad and
rolls to the on side
0.6 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
off, slanting away from Sehwag who carefully leaves it alone
End of over 1 (1 run, maiden) India 1/0 (RR: 1.00)
WPUJC Vaas 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 0* (2b) V Sehwag 0* (4b)
1.1 Zoysa to Ganguly, no run
1.2 Zoysa to Ganguly, no run
1.3 Zoysa to Ganguly, FOUR, played through covers in typical Ganguly
fashion, sheer timing that!
1.4 Zoysa to Ganguly, no run
1.5 Zoysa to Ganguly, no run
1.6 Zoysa to Ganguly, no run, shot and a bit of width, punched hard but
straight to the man at point
End of over 2 (4 runs) India 5/0 (RR: 2.50)
DNT Zoysa 1-0-4-0 - Ashley Down Road End
V Sehwag 0* (4b) SC Ganguly 4* (8b 1x4)
2.1 Vaas to Sehwag, no run
2.2 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, full and on the pads, flicked to square
leg, no chance of a run there
2.3 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, fullish and outside the off, the ball comes
in late, Sehwag plays a drive with a gap between bat and pad, the
ball sneaks through! close to the stumps that!
2.4 Vaas to Sehwag, one run, fullish and outside the off, driven down
to third man with an angled
2.5 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid off
2.6 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, good length ball outside the off, tapped
down towards the slip cordon
End of over 3 (1 run) India 6/0 (RR: 2.00)
WPUJC Vaas 2-1-1-0 - Pavilion End
V Sehwag 1* (8b) SC Ganguly 4* (10b 1x4)
3.1 Zoysa to Sehwag, no run
3.2 Zoysa to Sehwag, (noball) no run
3.2 Zoysa to Sehwag, no run
3.3 Zoysa to Sehwag, no run, full and on the off, swingin in to the
right hander, no room for Sehwag to free his arms, defended back
down the wicket
3.4 Zoysa to Sehwag, legbye: two runs, back of a length and on the
pads, tucked to deep fine leg
3.5 Zoysa to Sehwag, no run, played to the on side
3.6 Zoysa to Sehwag, one run, back of a length and on the pads, tucked
to the on side
End of over 4 (4 runs) India 10/0 (RR: 2.50)
DNT Zoysa 2-0-6-0 (1nb) - Ashley Down Road End
V Sehwag 2* (15b) SC Ganguly 5* (10b 1x4)
4.1 Vaas to Sehwag, two runs, on the of and full, Sehwag can't resist
and swats the ball across the line through midwicket
4.2 Vaas to Sehwag, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the off,
Sehwag goes up on his toes, and smacks the ball through the
covers, superb shot that! you wont see much better, the ball races
to the fence
4.3 Vaas to Sehwag, FOUR, full and outside the off, this is no harder
for Sehwag, this time he gets on the front foot and plays a
powerful drive, cracking shot once more from Sehwag
4.4 Vaas to Sehwag, two runs, just short of a length and on the pads,
Sehwag walks across his stumps and flicks the ball neatly past the
man at midwicket for an easy couple
4.5 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, on the middle and leg, this is a better
line and length to Sehwag tapped to the on side
4.6 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
punched to covers
End of over 5 (12 runs) India 22/0 (RR: 4.40)
WPUJC Vaas 3-0-14-0 - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 5* (10b 1x4) V Sehwag 14* (21b 2x4)
5.1 Zoysa to Ganguly, no run, full and down the leg side, played at and
missed, off the pads to the on side
5.2 Zoysa to Ganguly, no run, good length ball on the off, punched to
covers
5.3 Zoysa to Ganguly, no run
5.4 Zoysa to Ganguly, no run, short of a length, outside the off and
swinging further away, left alone
5.5 Zoysa to Ganguly, no run, short ball, this one comes off the wicket
quicker and faster than Ganguly thought, clunked on the helmet,
Zoysa really gets the batsman here, the ball almost rolls back
onto the stumps
A change of helmet here for Ganguly after that snorter from Zoysa.
The bowler's height is what seems to have caused the problem for
Ganguly
Some adjustments are being made to the helmet here, screws being
tightened and things of the kind
Play being held up for quite a while here
This is really strange, perhaps Ganguly should just get a new
helmet and get on with the game
Play resumes finally...
5.6 Zoysa to Ganguly, (noball) no run
5.6 Zoysa to Ganguly, FOUR, on the pads and full, Ganguly turns the
ball away to the on side effortlessly, the ball runs away to the
midwicket fence
End of over 6 (5 runs) India 27/0 (RR: 4.50)
DNT Zoysa 3-0-11-0 (2nb) - Ashley Down Road End
V Sehwag 14* (21b 2x4) SC Ganguly 9* (17b 2x4)
6.1 Vaas to Sehwag, wide: no run, outside the off and very wide
6.1 Vaas to Sehwag, one run
6.2 Vaas to Ganguly, wide: no run, this time down the leg side
6.2 Vaas to Ganguly, no run, good length ball on the off, defended
6.3 Vaas to Ganguly, legbye: one run, on the pads again, played and
missed, quick leg bye stolen
6.4 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
driven to covers
6.5 Vaas to Sehwag, one run, on the pads, played down to fine leg,
Ganguly touches down for the single and then looks for a second,
Sehwag sends him back, he comes diving in, the throw from the
outfield is a sharp one, 3rd umpire called for
India 32/1, Partnership of 32
SC Ganguly run out (Sangakkara) 9 (19b 2x4 0x6)
6.6 Vaas to Mongia, FOUR, full and outside the off, even fuirst up
Mongia wont hold back, smashed through the covers, good way to get
off the mark
End of over 7 (9 runs) India 36/1 (RR: 5.14)
WPUJC Vaas 4-0-22-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
V Sehwag 16* (24b 2x4) D Mongia 4* (1b 1x4)
7.1 Zoysa to Sehwag, two runs, full and on the pads flicked hard to the
on side
7.2 Zoysa to Sehwag, no run
7.3 Zoysa to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
punched to covers off the back foot
7.4 Zoysa to Sehwag, no run, a bit more width and a touch short of a
length outside the off, driven to point with an angled bat,
forceful shot but straight to the fielder
7.5 Zoysa to Sehwag, FOUR, full and straight, attempted yorker from
Zoysa, good ball, Sehwag is more than equal to the task, flicked
hard and timed well to the midwicket fence
7.6 Zoysa to Sehwag, no run
End of over 8 (6 runs) India 42/1 (RR: 5.25)
DNT Zoysa 4-0-17-0 (2nb) - Ashley Down Road End
D Mongia 4* (1b 1x4) V Sehwag 22* (30b 3x4)
8.1 Vaas to Mongia, no run
8.2 Vaas to Mongia, one run
8.3 Vaas to Sehwag, one run, on the pads and good length, whipped away
very wristily
8.4 Vaas to Mongia, FOUR, full and straight, Mongia stands tall, meets
the ball with the full face of a dead straight bat, the ball slams
past the bowler, beautiful beautiful shot that
8.5 Vaas to Mongia, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
left well alone
8.6 Vaas to Mongia, no run, just short of a good length and on the off,
defended
End of over 9 (6 runs) India 48/1 (RR: 5.33)
WPUJC Vaas 5-0-28-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
V Sehwag 23* (31b 3x4) D Mongia 9* (6b 2x4)
9.1 Zoysa to Sehwag, (noball) FOUR, hit straight down the ground, hit
on the rise and smashed this one, four!
9.1 Zoysa to Sehwag, no run, short of alength, outside the off, pushed
in defence
9.2 Zoysa to Sehwag, one run, tucked around the corner
9.3 Zoysa to Mongia, no run, outside the line of off, left alone
9.4 Zoysa to Mongia, (noball) one run
9.4 Zoysa to Sehwag, one run, short of a length, pitched outside the
line of leg, rising delivery, fended down and through the on side
for a quick single.
9.5 Zoysa to Mongia, no run, much better delivery, short of a length,
just outside the off, Mongia defends
9.6 Zoysa to Mongia, two runs, over-pitched, on middle and leg, hit
straight down the ground through mid-on, Jayasuriya the fielder
chasing it, restricts the scoring to just a couple of runs.
End of over 10 (11 runs) India 59/1 (RR: 5.90)
DNT Zoysa 5-0-28-0 (4nb) - Ashley Down Road End
V Sehwag 29* (35b 4x4) D Mongia 12* (10b 2x4)
Vaas to continue
10.1 Vaas to Sehwag, FOUR, short, outside the line of the leg, whipped
away off his hips down to fine leg fence for four! The pressure is
right on the bowler now, having given away a four off the first
ball
10.2 Vaas to Sehwag, no run, right up to the batsman, forward in defence
10.3 Vaas to Sehwag, FOUR, dear oh dear, excellent delivery, angling
away from the batsman, Sehwag's feet going nowhere, thick edge and
the ball flies through slips, no fielder in the slips though, down
to third-man for four, more headache for Jayasuriya!
10.4 Vaas to Sehwag, one run, pitched up again, outside the off, driven
wide of Jayasuriya at mid-off, takes the single
10.5 Vaas to Mongia, no run, slightly slower delivery, just outside the
off, offers the full face of the bat, played back to the bowler.
10.6 Vaas to Mongia, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, this one begs
to be punished, Mongia punches this one through covers, no
protection in the first 15 overs, make that 13 runs off the over.
End of over 11 (13 runs) India 72/1 (RR: 6.55)
WPUJC Vaas 6-0-41-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
V Sehwag 38* (39b 6x4) D Mongia 16* (12b 3x4)
Dilhara Fernando into the attack now
11.1 Fernando to Sehwag, one run, full and on the pads, flicked to
midwicket
11.2 Fernando to Mongia, no run, played to the on side with soft hands,
Fernando snatches the ball in his followthrough, spins around and
throws the stumps down at the bowler's end, Sehwag is well short
of his crease
India 73/2, Partnership of 41
V Sehwag run out (Fernando) 39 (40b 6x4 0x6)
11.3 Fernando to Mongia, no run, short and quick, Mongia sways out of
the way well
11.4 Fernando to Mongia, FOUR, slightly short of a length and just a bit
of width outside the off, Mongia goes back, sways in and thumps
the ball through cover point, excellent shot there
11.5 Fernando to Mongia, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended onto the pad a bit awkwardly
11.6 Fernando to Mongia, no run, another one that is quick and short,
really well directed, Mongia gets out of the way in a hurry
End of over 12 (5 runs) India 77/2 (RR: 6.42)
CRD Fernando 1-0-5-0 - Ashley Down Road End
SR Tendulkar 0* (0b) D Mongia 20* (17b 4x4)
12.1 Zoysa to Tendulkar, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, really
not what you want to bowl to Tendulkar first up, the little master
plays a perfectly balanced cover drive, classic shot
12.2 Zoysa to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
12.3 Zoysa to Tendulkar, no run, once again just short of a length and
outside the off, left alone
12.4 Zoysa to Tendulkar, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
flicked to midwicket
12.5 Zoysa to Tendulkar, FOUR, full and outside the off, Tendulkar leans
into the shot and opens the face of the bat, just timing the ball
through covers
12.6 Zoysa to Tendulkar, no run, fullish but straight and on the off,
thumped to mid off
End of over 13 (8 runs) India 85/2 (RR: 6.54)
DNT Zoysa 6-0-36-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
D Mongia 20* (17b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 8* (6b 2x4)
13.1 Fernando to Mongia, no run
13.2 Fernando to Mongia, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, defended carefully
13.3 Fernando to Mongia, one run
13.4 Fernando to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and on the off, driven to
the off side, the bat turns slightly in Tendulkar's hand and runs
down to point
13.5 Fernando to Tendulkar, no run
13.6 Fernando to Tendulkar, one run, full and on the off, stroked just
wide of mid off
End of over 14 (2 runs) India 87/2 (RR: 6.21)
CRD Fernando 2-0-7-0 - Ashley Down Road End
SR Tendulkar 9* (9b 2x4) D Mongia 21* (20b 4x4)
14.1 Zoysa to Tendulkar, FOUR, fullish and on the pads, Tendulkar turns
that away effortlessly, not where you should bowl to Tendulkar
14.2 Zoysa to Tendulkar, no run, good length ball just outside the off,
the ball slants across Tendulkar, who pokes at it and misses,
through to the keeper
14.3 Zoysa to Tendulkar, (noball) no run
14.3 Zoysa to Tendulkar, (noball) no run
14.3 Zoysa to Tendulkar, two runs, short and wide, punched past point
14.4 Zoysa to Tendulkar, FOUR, straight four ball outside the off, this
is absolute nonsense bowling to Tendulkar, so many half volleys,
so little time, Tendulkar creams the ball through the covers, he
absolutely will *not* miss something like that
14.5 Zoysa to Tendulkar, one run, back of a length, on the pads, tucked
away to deep fine leg, that is the Indian 100
14.6 Zoysa to Mongia, no run
End of over 15 (13 runs) India 100/2 (RR: 6.67)
DNT Zoysa 7-0-49-0 (6nb) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 20* (16b 4x4) D Mongia 21* (21b 4x4)
15.1 Fernando to Tendulkar, no run
15.2 Fernando to Tendulkar, one run, back of a length and outside the
off, thumped off the back foot to the man on the cover point fence
15.3 Fernando to Mongia, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, defended to the off side with soft hands
15.4 Fernando to Mongia, one run, on the pads, played down to fine leg,
just the single there as Zoysa fields on the ropes
15.5 Fernando to Tendulkar, wide: no run
15.5 Fernando to Tendulkar, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked away to deep fine leg
15.6 Fernando to Mongia, one run
End of over 16 (5 runs) India 105/2 (RR: 6.56)
CRD Fernando 3-0-12-0 (1w) - Ashley Down Road End
D Mongia 23* (24b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 22* (18b 4x4)
16.1 Chandana to Mongia, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
played to the on side
16.2 Chandana to Mongia, no run, full and straight, played back to the
bowler
16.3 Chandana to Mongia, one run, on the pads, tucked away to deep
midwicket for an easy single
16.4 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run, back of a length and on the off,
tapped to covers
16.5 Chandana to Tendulkar, two runs, full and on the pads, down the
track and flicked to deep wicket
16.6 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run
End of over 17 (4 runs) India 109/2 (RR: 6.41)
UDU Chandana 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 25* (21b 4x4) D Mongia 24* (27b 4x4)
17.1 Fernando to Tendulkar, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, punched to the vacant point region
17.2 Fernando to Mongia, legbye: one run, back of a length and on the
pads, played and missed, l
17.3 Fernando to Tendulkar, one run, just short of a length and outside
the off, played down with soft hands
17.4 Fernando to Mongia, no run, full and on the off, stroked to mid off
17.5 Fernando to Mongia, no run, short ball but wasted, down the leg
side and left alone, that's the bouncer for the over
17.6 Fernando to Mongia, four runs, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked away to the deep midwicket region, quick running lets the
batsmen get back for 4 as the ball is pulled up near the ropes!
End of over 18 (7 runs) India 116/2 (RR: 6.44)
CRD Fernando 4-0-18-0 (1w) - Ashley Down Road End
SR Tendulkar 27* (23b 4x4) D Mongia 28* (31b 5x4)
18.1 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run
18.2 Chandana to Mongia, one run, full abnd on the off, tossed up,
driven through the off side
18.3 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run
18.4 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run, well flighted and on the off,
driven inside out to long off
18.5 Chandana to Mongia, one run, played to short midwicket, quick run
scampered
18.6 Chandana to Tendulkar, FOUR, Tendulkar takes on the bowler and goes
through midwicket, taking the aerial route, the ball bounces
before the fielder and beats him to the ropes
End of over 19 (8 runs) India 124/2 (RR: 6.53)
UDU Chandana 2-0-12-0 - Pavilion End
D Mongia 30* (33b 5x4) SR Tendulkar 33* (27b 5x4)
19.1 Fernando to Mongia, no run, full and on the off, driven to wide mid
off who dives and fields well
19.2 Fernando to Mongia, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
slanted in from wide of the wicket, around the stumps, defended to
the on side
19.3 Fernando to Mongia, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left well alone
19.4 Fernando to Mongia, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
palyed down with soft hands
19.5 Fernando to Mongia, no run, fullish and outside the off, left alone
19.6 Fernando to Mongia, no run, fullish and outside the off, left well
alone
End of over 20 (maiden) India 124/2 (RR: 6.20)
CRD Fernando 5-1-18-0 (1w) - Ashley Down Road End
SR Tendulkar 33* (27b 5x4) D Mongia 30* (39b 5x4)
20.1 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up and floating into middle
and leg, he comes down the wicket, gioves himself some room and
drives
20.2 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run, swept with one hand down to fine
leg
20.3 Chandana to Mongia, no run, just short of a length and on the pads,
tucked to the on side
20.4 Chandana to Mongia, one run
20.5 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run, again on the pads, tucked away to
deep fine leg
20.6 Chandana to Mongia, no run, played just wide of the bowler
End of over 21 (3 runs) India 127/2 (RR: 6.05)
UDU Chandana 3-0-15-0 - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 35* (30b 5x4) D Mongia 31* (42b 5x4)
Jayasuriya brings himself on
21.1 Jayasuriya to Tendulkar, one run, full and on the pads, driven
inside out to long off, Tendulkar giving himself room and playing
inside out with regularity
21.2 Jayasuriya to Mongia, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, played back to the bowler
21.3 Jayasuriya to Mongia, one run
21.4 Jayasuriya to Tendulkar, no run, full and ont he off, defended
21.5 Jayasuriya to Tendulkar, wide: no run, fired in down the leg side,
Tendulkar plays and misses, wide called
21.5 Jayasuriya to Tendulkar, wide: no run, and once again down the leg
and wided
21.5 Jayasuriya to Tendulkar, no run
21.6 Jayasuriya to Tendulkar, one run, played throguh the off side
End of over 22 (5 runs) India 132/2 (RR: 6.00)
ST Jayasuriya 1-0-5-0 (2w) - Ashley Down Road End
SR Tendulkar 37* (34b 5x4) D Mongia 32* (44b 5x4)
22.1 Chandana to Tendulkar, two runs, down the track and bang, not quite
properly hit but Tendulkar goes through with the shot, the ball
bounces down to deep midwicket
22.2 Chandana to Tendulkar, FOUR, down the track, right behind the line
of the ball, to the bounce, full clean swing of the bat, where
else can the ball go? right back over the bowler's head and to the
fence
22.3 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run
22.4 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run, once again on the pads, played down
to short fine leg
22.5 Chandana to Mongia, one run, on the off, Mongia works the single to
long on and keeps the scoreboard ticking over
22.6 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run, on the pads and flat again, inside
out and through the covers
End of over 23 (9 runs) India 141/2 (RR: 6.13)
UDU Chandana 4-0-24-0 - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 45* (39b 6x4) D Mongia 33* (45b 5x4)
23.1 Jayasuriya to Tendulkar, one run, full and ont he pads, played
inside out, yes inside out yet again, stroked to covers
23.2 Jayasuriya to Mongia, no run
23.3 Jayasuriya to Mongia, FOUR, tossed up and on the off, Mongia sees
that mid on is in the circle and times the ball over mid on, one
bounce and over the ropes at long on, great shot
23.4 Jayasuriya to Mongia, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked away through midwicket
23.5 Jayasuriya to Tendulkar, wide: no run, down the leg side, wide
called
23.5 Jayasuriya to Tendulkar, one run
23.6 Jayasuriya to Mongia, one run
End of over 24 (9 runs) India 150/2 (RR: 6.25)
ST Jayasuriya 2-0-14-0 (3w) - Ashley Down Road End
D Mongia 39* (49b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 47* (41b 6x4)
Jaywardene to have a bowl
24.1 Jayawardene to Mongia, two runs, driven away to backward point
24.2 Jayawardene to Mongia, one run, played down to third man
24.3 Jayawardene to Tendulkar, one run, guides this past backward point
24.4 Jayawardene to Mongia, no run, bobbles back up the pitch
24.5 Jayawardene to Mongia, one run, to backward square, Mongia slips
24.6 Jayawardene to Tendulkar, no run, played back to bowler
End of over 25 (5 runs) India 155/2 (RR: 6.20)
DPMD Jayawardene 1-0-5-0 - Ashley Down Road End
D Mongia 43* (53b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 48* (43b 6x4)
Samaraweera into the attack
25.1 Samaraweera to Mongia, no run, well flighted and on the off, not
much turn on this one, defended
25.2 Samaraweera to Mongia, no run, full and on the off, stroked back to
the bowler wit a straight bat
25.3 Samaraweera to Mongia, no run, on the leg and middle, straight,
tossed up, defended
25.4 Samaraweera to Mongia, wide: one run, down the leg side, Mongia
sweeps and misses, just as well for him, it's called wide
25.4 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted, down the leg side,
swept to short fine leg
25.5 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, one run, fuller and ont he off, played
down pastb mid on for a single
25.6 Samaraweera to Mongia, one run, on the pads, Mongia goes down on
one knee and sweeps, end of a tidy over first up from Thilan
Samaraweera
End of over 26 (4 runs) India 159/2 (RR: 6.12)
TT Samaraweera 1-0-4-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
D Mongia 44* (57b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 49* (45b 6x4)
26.1 Jayawardene to Mongia, one run, just back of a length and on the
off, driven to the on side for a lazy single
26.2 Jayawardene to Tendulkar, one run, on the pads, played wide of
square leg, single taken and 50 for Tendular! the Indian fans
celebrate
26.3 Jayawardene to Mongia, one run
26.4 Jayawardene to Tendulkar, FOUR, pushed through quickcer and on the
pads, deft little sweep for four to fine leg
26.5 Jayawardene to Tendulkar, no run
26.6 Jayawardene to Tendulkar, FOUR, short and a bit of width outside
the off, Tendulkar rocks back, licks his lips, picks his shot and
plays the most attractive inside out backfoot cover drive
End of over 27 (11 runs) India 170/2 (RR: 6.30)
DPMD Jayawardene 2-0-16-0 - Ashley Down Road End
D Mongia 46* (59b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 58* (49b 8x4)
27.1 Samaraweera to Mongia, two runs, outside the off, just short of a
length, played down past point
27.2 Samaraweera to Mongia, no run
27.3 Samaraweera to Mongia, no run, on the pads, full, swept to short
fine leg
27.4 Samaraweera to Mongia, OUT: well flighted, in fact, impeccably so,
Mongia is drawn forward just a touch, the ball spins past the bat
and pegs the of stump back, classic offspinner's dismissal against
the left hander
India 172/3, Partnership of 99
D Mongia b Samaraweera 48 (63b 6x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 58* (49b 8x4) TT Samaraweera 1.4-0-6-1 (1w)
End of a very useful ionnings from Mongia
Dravid comes to the crease
27.5 Samaraweera to Dravid, one run, full and onb the pads, tucked away
to the ons die
27.6 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, one run, short and just a bit of width,
punched to the sweeper on the off side fence
End of over 28 (4 runs) India 174/3 (RR: 6.21)
TT Samaraweera 2-0-8-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 59* (50b 8x4) R Dravid 1* (1b)
Fernando back into the attack
28.1 Fernando to Tendulkar, (noball) one run, full and on the off,
played down to third man
28.1 Fernando to Dravid, no run
28.2 Fernando to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
punched to point
28.3 Fernando to Dravid, one run
28.4 Fernando to Tendulkar, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked away to deep backward square
28.5 Fernando to Dravid, FOUR, short and wide, Dravid stands tall and
cuts, the ball races to the point fence, beating the man diving at
the ropes
28.6 Fernando to Dravid, no run, fuller and straighter, defended
End of over 29 (8 runs) India 182/3 (RR: 6.28)
CRD Fernando 6-1-26-0 (1w 1nb) - Ashley Down Road End
SR Tendulkar 61* (52b 8x4) R Dravid 6* (6b 1x4)
29.1 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, no run
29.2 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, one run, short and on the pads, pulled
away
29.3 Samaraweera to Dravid, one run, full and on the off, tossed up,
worked away well to long on
29.4 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, one run
29.5 Samaraweera to Dravid, one run, short delivery, rocks back and
smack! pulled away to the mid-wicket fence, a fielder there, just
the single
29.6 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, no run, moral victory for the bowler,
Tendulkar giving himself some room, caught in a tangle, almost
dragged it back onto the stumps.
End of over 30 (4 runs) India 186/3 (RR: 6.20)
TT Samaraweera 3-0-12-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 8* (8b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 63* (56b 8x4)
30.1 Fernando to Dravid, one run, short, rising delivery, fends this one
down and takes a quick single.
30.2 Fernando to Tendulkar, no run, slower delivery, outside the off,
Tendulkar goes for the expansive drive, beaten!
30.3 Fernando to Tendulkar, FOUR, this time he launches into the
expansive drive, loud sound of willow hitting the ball, smashing
cover drive for four!
30.4 Fernando to Tendulkar, one run, straying down the leg side, tucked
around the corner for a single
30.5 Fernando to Dravid, wide: no run, slower delivery, low full toss,
sliding down the leg, Dravid misses, Sangakkara does well to stop
it, called a wide
30.5 Fernando to Dravid, no run, angling in to the batsman, sharp
delivery, defended
30.6 Fernando to Dravid, no run, slower delivery, outside the line of
off, driven to mid-off
End of over 31 (7 runs) India 193/3 (RR: 6.23)
CRD Fernando 7-1-33-0 (2w 1nb) - Ashley Down Road End
SR Tendulkar 68* (59b 9x4) R Dravid 9* (11b 1x4)
31.1 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, legbye: one run, goes for the sweep, off
the pads she goes down to backward square, Umpire Shepherd signals
a leg bye, not scratching his knee for sure.
31.2 Samaraweera to Dravid, one run, driven down the ground to long-on
31.3 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, one run, driven down the ground to long-
off
31.4 Samaraweera to Dravid, no run, short in length, goes for the cut,
can't pierce the field
31.5 Samaraweera to Dravid, two runs, dances down the track and drives
it wide of long on
31.6 Samaraweera to Dravid, one run, tossed up, driven down the ground
for a single
End of over 32 (6 runs) India 199/3 (RR: 6.22)
TT Samaraweera 4-0-17-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 13* (15b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 69* (61b 9x4)
Chandana to replace Fernando
32.1 Chandana to Dravid, OUT: Gone! Loud shout for lbw, Dravid playing
across the line, that would have gone on to hit leg and middle,
Umpire Orchard gives it a think and puts up the finger.
India 199/4, Partnership of 27
R Dravid lbw b Chandana 13 (16b 1x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 69* (61b 9x4) UDU Chandana 4.1-0-24-1
Yuvraj Singh is the new batsman
32.2 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, no run, turning into the batsman, plays
to Jayasuriya at mid-wicket
32.3 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, Shot! This is amazing stuff, dances
down the track and takes the ball on the toss, smack! Hit high
over long on, one bounce and over the ropes for four.
32.4 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, no run, off the pads, can't take a run.
32.5 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, one run, slightly short, rocks back and
smacks it through covers.
32.6 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run, short delivery, rocks back and plays
it back down the track.
End of over 33 (5 runs) India 204/4 (RR: 6.18)
UDU Chandana 5-0-29-1 - Ashley Down Road End
Yuvraj Singh 5* (4b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 69* (62b 9x4)
33.1 Samaraweera to Yuvraj Singh, one run, back of a length and on the
pads, worked away to the on side
33.2 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, played back
to the bowler
33.3 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, no run
33.4 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, one run, full and on the off, driven
inside out to long off
33.5 Samaraweera to Yuvraj Singh, no run, full and on the pads, tapped
to the on side
33.6 Samaraweera to Yuvraj Singh, no run
End of over 34 (2 runs) India 206/4 (RR: 6.06)
TT Samaraweera 5-0-19-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 70* (65b 9x4) Yuvraj Singh 6* (7b 1x4)
34.1 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run
34.2 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, one run, full and on the off, stroked to
long on
34.3 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run, full and on the pads, swept to deep
fine leg
34.4 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, no run
34.5 Chandana to Yuvraj Singh, one run
34.6 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 35 (4 runs) India 210/4 (RR: 6.00)
UDU Chandana 6-0-33-1 - Ashley Down Road End
Yuvraj Singh 8* (10b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 72* (68b 9x4)
35.1 Samaraweera to Yuvraj Singh, OUT: tossed up and on the leg stump,
Yuvraj Singh tries to play down the wicket, misses and is trapped
plumb in front, the Indian 300 looks a distant dream now
India 210/5, Partnership of 11
Yuvraj Singh lbw b Samaraweera 8 (11b 1x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 72* (68b 9x4) TT Samaraweera 5.1-0-19-2 (1w)
35.2 Samaraweera to Kaif, wide: no run, tossed up and down the leg side,
left alone
35.2 Samaraweera to Kaif, one run
35.3 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, no run, short and on the off, pulled to
midwicket
35.4 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, one run, full abnd on the off, stroked to
deep midwicket
35.5 Samaraweera to Kaif, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked to the on side again
35.6 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, one run, on the off again, driven to wide
midwicket
End of over 36 (5 runs) India 215/5 (RR: 5.97)
TT Samaraweera 6-0-24-2 (2w) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 74* (71b 9x4) M Kaif 2* (2b)
36.1 Chandana to Tendulkar, legbye: one run
36.2 Chandana to Kaif, no run
36.3 Chandana to Kaif, one run
36.4 Chandana to Tendulkar, no run
36.5 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run
36.6 Chandana to Kaif, one run
End of over 37 (9 runs) India 219/5 (RR: 5.92)
UDU Chandana 7-0-36-1 - Ashley Down Road End
M Kaif 4* (5b) SR Tendulkar 75* (74b 9x4)
37.1 Samaraweera to Kaif, one run
37.2 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, two runs
37.3 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, no run
37.4 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, one run
37.5 Samaraweera to Kaif, no run
37.6 Samaraweera to Kaif, one run
End of over 38 (5 runs) India 224/5 (RR: 5.89)
TT Samaraweera 7-0-29-2 (2w) - Pavilion End
M Kaif 6* (8b) SR Tendulkar 78* (77b 9x4)
38.1 Chandana to Kaif, one run
38.2 Chandana to Tendulkar, FOUR, on the pads, Tendulkar makes a bit of
room and hammers the ball over midwicket, the heavy bat does its
work here, the ball blasts to the fence
38.3 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run
38.4 Chandana to Kaif, one run
38.5 Chandana to Tendulkar, one run
38.6 Chandana to Kaif, no run
End of over 39 (8 runs) India 232/5 (RR: 5.95)
UDU Chandana 8-0-44-1 - Ashley Down Road End
SR Tendulkar 84* (80b 10x4) M Kaif 8* (11b)
39.1 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, one run
39.2 Samaraweera to Kaif, one run
39.3 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, one run
39.4 Samaraweera to Kaif, one run
39.5 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, no run, on the pads, sweep played, and
missed, rapped on the pad
39.6 Samaraweera to Tendulkar, SIX, tossed up a bit more and drifting
onto the pads, Tendulkar marches down the wicket, brings the bat
down in a clea, quick arc and sends the ball ripping through the
air into the stands at long on
End of over 40 (10 runs) India 242/5 (RR: 6.05)
TT Samaraweera 8-0-39-2 (2w) - Pavilion End
M Kaif 10* (13b) SR Tendulkar 92* (84b 10x4 1x6)
40.1 Vaas to Kaif, one run, full and outside the off, flayed over point
40.2 Vaas to Tendulkar, one run, on the off, played wide of covers
40.3 Vaas to Kaif, no run, back of a length and on the pads, tapped to
the on side
40.4 Vaas to Kaif, one run, outside the off, played down to third man
40.5 Vaas to Tendulkar, no run
40.6 Vaas to Tendulkar, one run, slower one on the pads, played down to
long opff for a single to end the over
End of over 41 (4 runs) India 246/5 (RR: 6.00)
WPUJC Vaas 7-0-45-0 (2w) - Ashley Down Road End
SR Tendulkar 94* (87b 10x4 1x6) M Kaif 12* (16b)
41.1 Zoysa to Tendulkar, one run, on the stumps, played back to the
bowler, fumbled, Tendulkar runs that ver quickly catching the
Lankans unawares
41.2 Zoysa to Kaif, no run
41.3 Zoysa to Kaif, one run, good length ball outside the off, slanted
down to third man
41.4 Zoysa to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, played back down
the wicket with care
41.5 Zoysa to Tendulkar, one run
41.6 Zoysa to Kaif, one run
End of over 42 (4 runs) India 250/5 (RR: 5.95)
DNT Zoysa 8-0-53-0 (6nb) - Pavilion End
M Kaif 14* (19b) SR Tendulkar 96* (90b 10x4 1x6)
42.1 Vaas to Kaif, two runs, pitched up outside the of, driven at, off
the edge to third man
42.2 Vaas to Kaif, one run, on the opff, pushed past point
42.3 Vaas to Tendulkar, one run, just the single for Tendulkar as the
ball is played to wide long off
42.4 Vaas to Kaif, one run, straight to point plays Kaif, quick single
taken
42.5 Vaas to Tendulkar, two runs, back of a length, on the pad,s tucked
to midwicket with soft hands, quick 2 taken, Tendulkar on 99
42.6 Vaas to Tendulkar, one run, full and on the off, the Bristol crowd
erupts, that is another ODI ton for Tendulkar
End of over 43 (8 runs) India 258/5 (RR: 6.00)
WPUJC Vaas 8-0-53-0 (2w) - Ashley Down Road End
SR Tendulkar 100* (93b 10x4 1x6) M Kaif 18* (22b)
The last time Tendulkar played here was against Kenya in the World
Cup where he made 140, he seems to like this ground. To relive
that match have a look at:
http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/WORLD_CUPS/WC99/SC
ORECARDS/GROUP-A/IND_KENYA_WC99_ODI15_23MAY1999.html
43.1 Zoysa to Tendulkar, one run
43.2 Zoysa to Kaif, one run
43.3 Zoysa to Tendulkar, wide: no run, down the leg side, swished at and
missed, wide called
43.3 Zoysa to Tendulkar, FOUR, low full toss outside the off, Tendulkar
stretches out and scoops the ball just wide of the diving point
fielder, the ball runs away to the fence
43.4 Zoysa to Tendulkar, one run, on the off, stroked to wide long off
for an easy single
43.5 Zoysa to Kaif, no run, short and much quicker, Kaif plays a pull
the ball reaches the keeper before Kaif completes half his shot
43.6 Zoysa to Kaif, no run, full and on the off, played back to the
bowler
End of over 44 (8 runs) India 266/5 (RR: 6.05)
DNT Zoysa 9-0-61-0 (1w 6nb) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 106* (96b 11x4 1x6) M Kaif 19* (25b)
44.1 Vaas to Tendulkar, FOUR, full and wide, not very sensible stuff,
Tendulkar makes a bit of room for himself, opens the face of the
bat and slashes the ball past bacward point, no one need move as
the ball races to the fence
44.2 Vaas to Tendulkar, one run, scooped over the short cover man for a
single, Kaif wants 2, is sent back, the keeper misses the stump,
close shave!
44.3 Vaas to Kaif, one run
44.4 Vaas to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off, Vaas sees
Tendulkar make a bit of room for himself and pushes the ball just
out of reach
44.5 Vaas to Tendulkar, one run, on the off, good length, once again
chipped short of long off
44.6 Vaas to Kaif, one run, just short of a good length and on the off,
eased to long off
End of over 45 (8 runs) India 274/5 (RR: 6.09)
WPUJC Vaas 9-0-61-0 (2w) - Ashley Down Road End
M Kaif 21* (27b) SR Tendulkar 112* (100b 12x4 1x6)
Fernando back into the attack
45.1 Fernando to Kaif, no run, full and outside the off, driven hard at,
edged, big thick edged, somehow Dilhara Fernando does not appeal,
Sangakkara appeals but no one joins him and Kaif survives!
45.2 Fernando to Kaif, FOUR, length ball on the off, Kaif heaves the
ball over mid on, one bounce and over the ropes
45.3 Fernando to Kaif, no run
45.4 Fernando to Kaif, one run, full toss on the pads, tucked away to
deep midwicket
45.5 Fernando to Tendulkar, one run, on the off and full, driven to long
on for a single
45.6 Fernando to Kaif, FOUR, short and wide, Kaif waits on the ball and
cuts it away, the placement is excellent and the man diving at the
ropes cant cut it off
End of over 46 (10 runs) India 284/5 (RR: 6.17)
CRD Fernando 8-1-43-0 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 113* (101b 12x4 1x6) M Kaif 30* (32b 2x4)
46.1 Vaas to Tendulkar, OUT: full and outside the off, Tendulkar tries
to carve the ball over the off side and ends up edging the ball to
Chandana at short third man. He's disappointed, but that's a great
knock
India 284/6, Partnership of 74
SR Tendulkar c Chandana b Vaas 113 (102b 12x4 1x6)
M Kaif 30* (32b 2x4) WPUJC Vaas 9.1-0-61-1 (2w)
Standing ovation for Tendulkar here, he really has entertained
46.2 Vaas to Kaif, two runs, worked away into the outfield wide of long
off, easy brace
46.3 Vaas to Kaif, no run, fullish and on the off, tapped to covers,
Kaif doesn't even move, Harbhajan Singh though takes off down the
wicket, Jayasuriya collects, slips and lobs the ball at the
stumps, direct hit and gone
India 286/7, Partnership of 2
Harbhajan Singh run out (Jayasuriya) 0 (0b 0x4 0x6)
46.4 Vaas to Kaif, no run
46.5 Vaas to Kaif, no run, on the off and full, played back down the
wicket
46.6 Vaas to Kaif, one run
End of over 47 (3 runs) India 287/7 (RR: 6.11)
WPUJC Vaas 10-0-64-1 (2w) - Ashley Down Road End
M Kaif 33* (37b 2x4) Z Khan 0* (0b)
47.1 Fernando to Kaif, one run, on the off, driven past cover
47.2 Fernando to Khan, OUT: full and straight, no stunts, no swing, no
seam, just a straight ball on the stumps, Zaheer Khan of course
plays all over the ball and only gets bowled, lame stuff this from
the Indian tail
India 288/8, Partnership of 2
Z Khan b Fernando 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
M Kaif 34* (38b 2x4) CRD Fernando 8.2-1-44-1 (2w 1nb)
47.3 Fernando to Nehra, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
47.4 Fernando to Nehra, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
worked away to the on side
47.5 Fernando to Kaif, FOUR, low full toss down the leg side, rubbish
ball from Fernando with fine leg up in the circle, Kaif flicks it
away effortlessly to the fine leg fence
47.6 Fernando to Kaif, one run
End of over 48 (7 runs) India 294/8 (RR: 6.12)
CRD Fernando 9-1-50-1 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End
M Kaif 39* (40b 3x4) A Nehra 1* (2b)
48.1 Zoysa to Kaif, no run, slower ball on the pads, played back to the
bowler
48.2 Zoysa to Kaif, two runs, full and on the opff, Kaif drives well,
straight back over the bowler's head, not well enough to beat long
off though
48.3 Zoysa to Kaif, OUT: short and on the pads, Kaif goes for the pull
and finds Chamara Silva on the fence
India 296/9, Partnership of 8
M Kaif c Silva b Zoysa 41 (43b 3x4 0x6)
A Nehra 1* (2b) DNT Zoysa 9.3-0-63-1 (1w 6nb)
48.4 Zoysa to Nehra, one run, on the off, defended towards short cover,
quick run
48.5 Zoysa to Yohannan, no run, short ball outside the off, Yohannan
leaves that bouncer well alone
48.6 Zoysa to Yohannan, wide: no run, full and outside the leg stump,
with 10 and 11 at the crease Zoysa bowls a wide down the leg side
48.6 Zoysa to Yohannan, one run
End of over 49 (5 runs) India 299/9 (RR: 6.10)
DNT Zoysa 10-0-66-1 (2w 6nb) - Ashley Down Road End
T Yohannan 1* (2b) A Nehra 2* (3b)
49.1 Fernando to Yohannan, two runs, on the off, driven just wide of
covers, Jayasuriya fires the throw in and there's an over throw as
well, India reach 300!
49.2 Fernando to Yohannan, one run, on the off, driven through covers
49.3 Fernando to Nehra, one run, short ball, pull played, off the edge
and towards fine leg
49.4 Fernando to Yohannan, one run, short and outside the off, patted to
mid off
49.5 Fernando to Nehra, no run, full and straight, just down the leg
side, swing and a miss for Nehra, through to the keeper
49.6 Fernando to Nehra, OUT: full and straight, this time the ball is on
target, Nehra misses and is clean bowled
India 304/10, Partnership of 8
A Nehra b Fernando 3 (6b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 50 (5 runs) India 304/10 (RR: 6.08)
CRD Fernando 10-1-55-2 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End
T Yohannan 5* (5b)
India are all out for 304 bang on 50 overs, this leaves Sri Lanka
chasing a mammoth 305 for victory
If Jayasuriya can get off to a flying start things will get very
very interesting
Don't go too far away, join us for the Sri Lankan response in about
35 mins, at 1750 GMT, 2320 IST, 2350 Sri Lankan time
Match State: Innings Break
Players are back on the field
0.1 Nehra to Jayasuriya, no run
0.2 Nehra to Jayasuriya, one run, full and outside the off, slashed
down to third man
0.3 Nehra to Atapattu, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
punched to covers
0.4 Nehra to Atapattu, no run
0.5 Nehra to Atapattu, two runs, played down to fine leg
0.6 Nehra to Atapattu, FOUR, full and outside the off, square driven
well to the fence
End of over 1 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 7/0 (RR: 7.00 RRR: 298/49 = 6.08)
A Nehra 1-0-7-0 - Pavilion End
ST Jayasuriya 1* (2b) MS Atapattu 6* (4b 1x4)
1.1 Khan to Jayasuriya, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the
off, carved down to third man for four, typical Jayasuriya shot
1.2 Khan to Jayasuriya, OUT: full and straight, ducking back in late,
Jayasuriya misses and is trapped pretty much plumb in front,
Zaheer Khan exults and then appeals, umpire Orchard agrees that
it's OUT!
Sri Lanka 11/1, Partnership of 11
ST Jayasuriya lbw b Khan 5 (4b 1x4 0x6)
MS Atapattu 6* (4b 1x4) Z Khan 0.2-0-4-1
1.3 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, slower ball on the stumps, Zaheer Khan
rolls his finger over the ball, defended to the on side
1.4 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, just shotr of a length and on the off,
driven off the back foot to covers
Laxman on the field for Tendulkar, who might have a strained
hamstring
1.5 Khan to Sangakkara, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off,
Sangakkara puts the ball away with elan, neat cover drive that
races to the fence
1.6 Khan to Sangakkara, three runs
End of over 2 (11 runs) Sri Lanka 18/1 (RR: 9.00 RRR: 287/48 = 5.98)
Z Khan 1-0-11-1 - Ashley Down Road End
KC Sangakkara 7* (4b 1x4) MS Atapattu 6* (4b 1x4)
2.1 Nehra to Sangakkara, one run
2.2 Nehra to Atapattu, FOUR, short and outside the off, Atapattu rocks
back and plays a senmsational pull shot that rockets to the fence
2.3 Nehra to Atapattu, no run
2.4 Nehra to Atapattu, no run
2.5 Nehra to Atapattu, three runs, full and on the off, Atapattu leans
into the drive and plays the ball gracefully throguh covers
2.6 Nehra to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 3 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 26/1 (RR: 8.67 RRR: 279/47 = 5.94)
A Nehra 2-0-15-0 - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 13* (8b 2x4) KC Sangakkara 8* (6b 1x4)
3.1 Khan to Atapattu, FOUR, fullish and on the pads, cleverly flicked
away just behind square
3.2 Khan to Atapattu, no run, full and on the off, aplyed back down the
wicket
3.3 Khan to Atapattu, no run
3.4 Khan to Atapattu, bye: one run, full and outside the off, flashed
at, just past the edge, Dravid fumbles it
3.5 Khan to Sangakkara, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, lovely
flowing square drive from the keeper-bat, superb shot
3.6 Khan to Sangakkara, one run, just short of a length and on the off,
tucked away wristily to the on side
End of over 4 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 36/1 (RR: 9.00 RRR: 269/46 = 5.85)
Z Khan 2-0-20-1 - Ashley Down Road End
KC Sangakkara 13* (8b 2x4) MS Atapattu 17* (12b 3x4)
4.1 Nehra to Sangakkara, no run, short ball, banged in well, Sangakkara
pulls awkwardly, the ball goes off the top edge, Yohannan runs in
from mid on and dives for the catch but can't hold it
4.2 Nehra to Sangakkara, no run, smashed to point
4.3 Nehra to Sangakkara, FOUR, just short of a length and on the off,
Sangakkara gets into position early and pulls fiercely through
midwicket
4.4 Nehra to Sangakkara, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
punched to point
4.5 Nehra to Sangakkara, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked away to square leg
4.6 Nehra to Atapattu, no run
End of over 5 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 41/1 (RR: 8.20 RRR: 264/45 = 5.87)
A Nehra 3-0-20-0 - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 18* (13b 3x4) MS Atapattu 17* (13b 3x4)
5.1 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full and outside the off, driven at and
missed, just past the edge to the keeper
5.2 Khan to Sangakkara, FOUR, good length ball on the off, Sangakkara
comes down the track and hits the ball cleanly over cover-point,
cracking shot
5.3 Khan to Sangakkara, no run
5.4 Khan to Sangakkara, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, Sangakkara
moves across the stumps and flicks superbly pas the fine leg who
is up in the circle, well executed
5.5 Khan to Sangakkara, FOUR, Zaheer Khan comes around the wicket and
bangs it short, Sangakkara rocks back and pulls magnificently to
the on side fence, what a SHOT!
5.6 Khan to Sangakkara, no run, full and on the off, defended
End of over 6 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 53/1 (RR: 8.83 RRR: 252/44 = 5.73)
Z Khan 3-0-32-1 - Ashley Down Road End
MS Atapattu 17* (13b 3x4) KC Sangakkara 30* (19b 6x4)
6.1 Nehra to Atapattu, one run
6.2 Nehra to Sangakkara, no run, back of a length and on the off,
played back down the wicket
6.3 Nehra to Sangakkara, no run
6.4 Nehra to Sangakkara, one run, slower ball on the stumps, tucked
away to the on side
6.5 Nehra to Atapattu, no run
6.6 Nehra to Atapattu, no run
End of over 7 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 55/1 (RR: 7.86 RRR: 250/43 = 5.81)
A Nehra 4-0-22-0 - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 31* (22b 6x4) MS Atapattu 18* (16b 3x4)
7.1 Yohannan to Sangakkara, (noball) one run, back of a length and on
the pads, tucked to the on side
7.1 Yohannan to Atapattu, no run
7.2 Yohannan to Atapattu, one run, full and on the off, driven to mid
off
7.3 Yohannan to Sangakkara, SIX, good length ball from Yohannan who
ambles in and delivers, Sangakkara comes down the track with the
arrogance of a Caribbean batsman in good nick and tonks the ball
into the stands at midwicket
7.4 Yohannan to Sangakkara, no run
7.5 Yohannan to Sangakkara, FOUR, short and wide, that had 4 written
all over it, and as you know Sangakkara is an avid reader! this
one is carved wide of point with power
7.6 Yohannan to Sangakkara, one run, back of a length and on the off,
tapped to the on side
End of over 8 (14 runs) Sri Lanka 69/1 (RR: 8.62 RRR: 236/42 = 5.62)
T Yohannan 1-0-14-0 (1nb) - Ashley Down Road End
KC Sangakkara 43* (27b 7x4 1x6) MS Atapattu 19* (18b 3x4)
8.1 Nehra to Sangakkara, two runs, just short of a length and outside
the off, swatted wide of point, Yuvraj Singh dives but can't stop
it
8.2 Nehra to Sangakkara, no run, good length ball on the off, driven to
point
8.3 Nehra to Sangakkara, no run, down the leg side and just short of a
length, Sangakkara tries to whip the ball past short fine leg but
can only find the man
8.4 Nehra to Sangakkara, one run, slower ball on the pads, played down
to deep midwicket
8.5 Nehra to Atapattu, no run
8.6 Nehra to Atapattu, no run
End of over 9 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 72/1 (RR: 8.00 RRR: 233/41 = 5.68)
A Nehra 5-0-25-0 - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 46* (31b 7x4 1x6) MS Atapattu 19* (20b 3x4)
9.1 Yohannan to Sangakkara, no run, pitched up on the off, played
straigth to the cover fielder
9.2 Yohannan to Sangakkara, FOUR, what a shot! good legnth delivery on
the off, Sangakkar comes down the track and lofts it to the lonf
off fence, one bounce and over the fence she goes
9.3 Yohannan to Sangakkara, FOUR, and again! driven through the off
side in fine style
9.4 Yohannan to Sangakkara, (noball) no run, tapped to point
9.4 Yohannan to Sangakkara, no run
9.5 Yohannan to Sangakkara, no run
9.6 Yohannan to Sangakkara, one run
End of over 10 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 82/1 (RR: 8.20 RRR: 223/40 = 5.57)
T Yohannan 2-0-24-0 (2nb) - Ashley Down Road End
KC Sangakkara 55* (38b 9x4 1x6) MS Atapattu 19* (20b 3x4)
10.1 Nehra to Sangakkara, no run
10.2 Nehra to Sangakkara, one run, drives on the offside, Kaif attempts
a catch
10.3 Nehra to Atapattu, no run, played way to off side
10.4 Nehra to Atapattu, no run, forced away to short extra cover
10.5 Nehra to Atapattu, (noball) no run, no ball from Nehra now
10.5 Nehra to Atapattu, no run, played to on side
10.6 Nehra to Atapattu, no run, chopped away
End of over 11 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 84/1 (RR: 7.64 RRR: 221/39 = 5.67)
A Nehra 6-0-27-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
KC Sangakkara 56* (40b 9x4 1x6) MS Atapattu 19* (25b 3x4)
11.1 Ganguly to Sangakkara, no run, just short of a length and on the
pads, tapped to mid off
11.2 Ganguly to Sangakkara, (noball) no run, full and on the off, driven
to point
11.2 Ganguly to Sangakkara, two runs, good length ball outside the off,
driven on the up through coverpoint
11.3 Ganguly to Sangakkara, no run
11.4 Ganguly to Sangakkara, FOUR
11.5 Ganguly to Sangakkara, FOUR
11.6 Ganguly to Sangakkara, no run
End of over 12 (11 runs) Sri Lanka 95/1 (RR: 7.92 RRR: 210/38 = 5.53)
SC Ganguly 1-0-11-0 (1nb) - Ashley Down Road End
MS Atapattu 19* (25b 3x4) KC Sangakkara 66* (47b 11x4 1x6)
Sangakkara on FIRE here! setting the place alight with a dazzling
array of shots, really turning up the heat on the Indians!
Harbhajan Singh into the attack
12.1 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, no run
12.2 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, no run
12.3 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, one run
12.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, no run
12.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sangakkara, OUT: down the wicket, driven at and
missed, Harbhajan Singh strikes early in his spell, that's the
wicket India wanted
Sri Lanka 96/2, Partnership of 85
KC Sangakkara st Dravid b Harbhajan Singh 66 (49b 11x4 1x6)
MS Atapattu 20* (28b 3x4) Harbhajan Singh 0.5-0-1-1
12.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, no run
End of over 13 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 96/2 (RR: 7.38 RRR: 209/37 = 5.65)
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-1-1 - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 20* (28b 3x4) DPMD Jayawardene 0* (1b)
13.1 Khan to Atapattu, one run
13.2 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked to the on side
13.3 Khan to Jayawardene, FOUR, cut through point in fine style, Yuvraj
Singh goes for the ball but makes a mess of it
13.4 Khan to Jayawardene, no run
13.5 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, good length ball outside the off,
Jayawardene goes for the drive and misses, well bowled that!
13.6 Khan to Jayawardene, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
tapped to the off side
End of over 14 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 101/2 (RR: 7.21 RRR: 204/36 = 5.67)
Z Khan 4-0-37-1 - Ashley Down Road End
MS Atapattu 21* (31b 3x4) DPMD Jayawardene 4* (6b 1x4)
14.1 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, one run, short ball on the pads,
pulled to deep midwicket
14.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, no run, tossed up and outside the
off, spinning in, cut to point
14.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, no run, flat and on the off,
defended
14.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, one run, full and on the off,
flicked away to deep backwar square
14.5 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, no run
14.6 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, one run, back of a length and on the
pads, pulled to deep midwicket
End of over 15 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 104/2 (RR: 6.93 RRR: 201/35 = 5.74)
Harbhajan Singh 2-0-4-1 - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 23* (34b 3x4) DPMD Jayawardene 5* (9b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
15.1 Khan to Atapattu, no run, full and on the off, played to point
15.2 Khan to Atapattu, one run, full and outside the off, stroked down
to third man, Sehwag dives full length and saves valuable runs
15.3 Khan to Jayawardene, one run, back of a length and outside the off,
punched through covers
15.4 Khan to Atapattu, FOUR, full and outside the off, cover driven one
handed, what a shot thatr was, the ball runs away to the fence
15.5 Khan to Atapattu, no run
15.6 Khan to Atapattu, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
flicked to deep backward square
End of over 16 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 111/2 (RR: 6.94 RRR: 194/34 = 5.71)
Z Khan 5-0-44-1 - Ashley Down Road End
MS Atapattu 29* (39b 4x4) DPMD Jayawardene 6* (10b 1x4)
16.1 Ganguly to Atapattu, no run, back of a length and on the off,
driven to covers
16.2 Ganguly to Atapattu, one run
16.3 Ganguly to Jayawardene, one run, fullish and outside the off,
played down to third man
16.4 Ganguly to Atapattu, one run, full and on the off, slanting in,
inside edged onto the pads, loud shout for lbw
16.5 Ganguly to Jayawardene, one run
16.6 Ganguly to Atapattu, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
cut played and missed
End of over 17 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 115/2 (RR: 6.76 RRR: 190/33 = 5.76)
SC Ganguly 2-0-15-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 8* (12b 1x4) MS Atapattu 31* (43b 4x4)
17.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, no run, well flighted, drifter as
well outside the off, cut played and missed
17.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, no run
17.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, one run
17.4 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, one run, again on the pads, whipped
away to the on side
17.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, two runs, once again played to the
out field for an easy single, throw comes in and an over throw as
well
17.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, FOUR, played away fine to third man
End of over 18 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 123/2 (RR: 6.83 RRR: 182/32 = 5.69)
Harbhajan Singh 3-0-12-1 - Ashley Down Road End
MS Atapattu 32* (44b 4x4) DPMD Jayawardene 15* (17b 2x4)
18.1 Ganguly to Atapattu, no run
18.2 Ganguly to Atapattu, one run
18.3 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run
18.4 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run
18.5 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run
18.6 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run
End of over 19 (1 run) Sri Lanka 124/2 (RR: 6.53 RRR: 181/31 = 5.84)
SC Ganguly 3-0-16-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 33* (46b 4x4) DPMD Jayawardene 15* (21b 2x4)
19.1 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, wide: no run, down the leg side, wide
called
19.1 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, one run, tapped to the on side
19.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, two runs, just short of a length
and outside the off, cut away really late
19.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, one run
19.4 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, FOUR, down the leg side, Atapattu sees
it early, swept hard and very fine, cracking shot that, the
placement was superb
19.5 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, one run
19.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, no run, short and a bit of width
outside the off, played down to short third man
End of over 20 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 134/2 (RR: 6.70 RRR: 171/30 = 5.70)
Harbhajan Singh 4-0-22-1 (1w) - Ashley Down Road End
MS Atapattu 39* (49b 5x4) DPMD Jayawardene 18* (24b 2x4)
20.1 Ganguly to Atapattu, no run, full and on the off, driven to covers
20.2 Ganguly to Atapattu, no run, on the off again and good length,
defended carefully
20.3 Ganguly to Atapattu, one run, back of a length and outside the off,
punched through covers
20.4 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, fullish and just outside the off,
nipping back a touch off the wicket, edged back onto the pad
20.5 Ganguly to Jayawardene, one run, just short of a lenth and outside
the off, played down to third man
20.6 Ganguly to Atapattu, no run, full and on the off, driven to covers
End of over 21 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 136/2 (RR: 6.48 RRR: 169/29 = 5.83)
SC Ganguly 4-0-18-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 19* (26b 2x4) MS Atapattu 40* (53b 5x4)
21.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, one run
21.2 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, one run
21.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, no run
21.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, one run, tossed up a bit more and
on the off, tucked away neatly with a flick of the wrists to deep
fine leg
21.5 Harbhajan Singh to Atapattu, one run, on the off, driven to long on
21.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jayawardene, one run, on the pads, once again
worked away to the on side
End of over 22 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 141/2 (RR: 6.41 RRR: 164/28 = 5.86)
Harbhajan Singh 5-0-27-1 (1w) - Ashley Down Road End
DPMD Jayawardene 22* (30b 2x4) MS Atapattu 42* (55b 5x4)
22.1 Ganguly to Jayawardene, one run
22.2 Ganguly to Atapattu, no run, on the stumps, good length, played
back to the bowler
22.3 Ganguly to Atapattu, one run
22.4 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, defended back down the wicket
22.5 Ganguly to Jayawardene, legbye: one run
22.6 Ganguly to Atapattu, one run, on the off, worked away neatly to
long on, runs coming in singles now
End of over 23 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 145/2 (RR: 6.30 RRR: 160/27 = 5.93)
SC Ganguly 5-0-21-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
MS Atapattu 44* (58b 5x4) DPMD Jayawardene 23* (33b 2x4)
Yuvraj Singh coming on to have a bowl
23.1 Yuvraj Singh to Atapattu, no run, tossed up and on the off, played
ata nd missed, rapped on the pad
23.2 Yuvraj Singh to Atapattu, one run, tossed up again and on the
stumps, coming in with the arm, worked away to square leg
23.3 Yuvraj Singh to Jayawardene, one run, on the off, swept fine
23.4 Yuvraj Singh to Atapattu, two runs
23.5 Yuvraj Singh to Atapattu, one run
23.6 Yuvraj Singh to Jayawardene, one run, on the pads again and picked
off to fine leg
End of over 24 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 151/2 (RR: 6.29 RRR: 154/26 = 5.92)
Yuvraj Singh 1-0-6-0 - Ashley Down Road End
DPMD Jayawardene 25* (35b 2x4) MS Atapattu 48* (62b 5x4)
24.1 Ganguly to Jayawardene, one run
24.2 Ganguly to Atapattu, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
clipped away to the on side
24.3 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, on the off and fuller, defended
24.4 Ganguly to Jayawardene, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, defended awkwardly to point
24.5 Ganguly to Jayawardene, one run, fuller and outside the off, driven
inside out through covers
24.6 Ganguly to Atapattu, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
tapped to the off side
End of over 25 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 154/2 (RR: 6.16 RRR: 151/25 = 6.04)
SC Ganguly 6-0-24-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
DPMD Jayawardene 27* (39b 2x4) MS Atapattu 49* (64b 5x4)
25.1 Yuvraj Singh to Jayawardene, two runs, on the stumps and just short
of a good length, reverse sweep played, quite well too
25.2 Yuvraj Singh to Jayawardene, one run
25.3 Yuvraj Singh to Atapattu, one run, back of a length and on the
pads, played away to the on side and that is 50 for Atapattu
25.4 Yuvraj Singh to Jayawardene, one run, fuller and on the pads,
whipped away wristily to midwicket
25.5 Yuvraj Singh to Atapattu, one run, full and on the off, driven to
long off
25.6 Yuvraj Singh to Jayawardene, OUT: on the stumps, yet another
reverse sweep played, Jayawardene trying to be just a little too
cute here... straight down Nehra's throat at short third man
Sri Lanka 160/3, Partnership of 64
DPMD Jayawardene c Nehra b Yuvraj Singh 31 (43b 2x4 0x6)
End of over 26 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 160/3 (RR: 6.15 RRR: 145/24 = 6.04)
Yuvraj Singh 2-0-12-1 - Ashley Down Road End
MS Atapattu 51* (66b 5x4)
Zoysa the pinch hitter sent in
26.1 Ganguly to Atapattu, no run, back of a length and on the offm
defended
26.2 Ganguly to Atapattu, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended towards mid off
26.3 Ganguly to Atapattu, one run, outside the off, cut down to third
man
Zoysa gets on strike now
26.4 Ganguly to Zoysa, no run, back of a length and on the pads, flick
played and missed
26.5 Ganguly to Zoysa, one run, full and on the off, driven to mid off,
quick single run
26.6 Ganguly to Atapattu, no run, on the off again and full, defended
End of over 27 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 162/3 (RR: 6.00 RRR: 143/23 = 6.22)
SC Ganguly 7-0-26-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
DNT Zoysa 1* (2b) MS Atapattu 52* (70b 5x4)
27.1 Yohannan to Zoysa, no run, good length ball on the off, played back
down the wicket
27.2 Yohannan to Zoysa, no run, on the off, good length, driven to mid
off
27.3 Yohannan to Zoysa, wide: no run, short and down the leg side, wide
called
27.3 Yohannan to Zoysa, no run, fuller and outside the off, slanting
away from Zoysam the drive misses the line of the ball
27.4 Yohannan to Zoysa, one run, short ball, pulled well to short
midwicket, Sehwag dives well and fields
27.5 Yohannan to Atapattu, one run, drifting onto the pads, flicked away
27.6 Yohannan to Zoysa, no run, full and outside the off, played at and
missed
End of over 28 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 165/3 (RR: 5.89 RRR: 140/22 = 6.36)
T Yohannan 3-0-27-0 (1w 2nb) - Ashley Down Road End
MS Atapattu 53* (71b 5x4) DNT Zoysa 2* (7b)
28.1 Ganguly to Atapattu, no run, full and on the off, tapped to the man
at short midwicket
28.2 Ganguly to Atapattu, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
punched to mid off
28.3 Ganguly to Atapattu, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven,
off the edge to point
28.4 Ganguly to Atapattu, no run, tapped to point, quick single taken,
Yuvraj Singh pounces on the ball, fires a hard, flat throw in at
the non striker's end, Atapattu is run out by yards even as the
third umpire is called for
Sri Lanka 165/4, Partnership of 5
MS Atapattu run out (Yuvraj Singh) 53 (75b 5x4 0x6)
28.5 Ganguly to Zoysa, SIX, good length bal on the pads, flicked right
back into the stands at midwicket, this is what Zoysa was sent out
to do
28.6 Ganguly to Zoysa, OUT: fullish again and on the pads, on driven
hard and high but straight down Dinesh Mongia's throat at long on,
that is the end of the pinch hitting experiment
Sri Lanka 171/5, Partnership of 6
DNT Zoysa c Mongia b Ganguly 8 (9b 0x4 1x6)
End of over 29 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 171/5 (RR: 5.90 RRR: 134/21 = 6.38)
SC Ganguly 8-0-32-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RP Arnold 0* (0b)
29.1 Yohannan to Silva, no run, back of a length and on the off, played
to cover with a straight bat
29.2 Yohannan to Silva, one run, full and on the off, stroked to
midwicket
29.3 Yohannan to Arnold, no run, fuller and on the off, driven to mid on
29.4 Yohannan to Arnold, (noball) no run
29.4 Yohannan to Arnold, one run, full and outside the off, driven
through covers
29.5 Yohannan to Silva, one run, on the pads, flicked away to deep fine
leg
29.6 Yohannan to Arnold, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended
End of over 30 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 175/5 (RR: 5.83 RRR: 130/20 = 6.50)
T Yohannan 4-0-31-0 (1w 3nb) - Ashley Down Road End
LPC Silva 2* (3b) RP Arnold 1* (4b)
30.1 Ganguly to Silva, one run
30.2 Ganguly to Arnold, one run
30.3 Ganguly to Silva, one run, back of a length and on the pads, tapped
to the on side
30.4 Ganguly to Arnold, wide: no run, down the leg side, wide called
30.4 Ganguly to Arnold, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked away to the on side
30.5 Ganguly to Silva, one run, and again on the pads and again worked
away through midwicket
30.6 Ganguly to Arnold, no run, fullish and on the off, tapped to mid
off
End of over 31 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 181/5 (RR: 5.84 RRR: 124/19 = 6.53)
SC Ganguly 9-0-38-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
LPC Silva 5* (6b) RP Arnold 3* (7b)
Match State: Drinks
31.1 Yohannan to Silva, one run, back of a length and outside the off,
thumped past point
31.2 Yohannan to Arnold, FOUR, full and down the leg side, flicked away
really fine, the fielder can't cut it off
31.3 Yohannan to Arnold, one run, on the off and full, patted to mid off
31.4 Yohannan to Silva, no run, good length ball on the off, tapped to
coves
31.5 Yohannan to Silva, wide: no run, down the leg side and very wide,
poor stuff from Yohannan
31.5 Yohannan to Silva, no run, RUN OUT! played to the off side, Kaif
sprints in from short cover, picks up the ball, dives and under
arfms the ball onto the stumps, Russel Arnold is short of his
crease, great bit of fielding that
Sri Lanka 188/6, Partnership of 17
RP Arnold run out (Kaif) 8 (9b 1x4 0x6)
31.6 Yohannan to Samaraweera, one run, just short of a length and
outside the off, played down to third man
End of over 32 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 189/6 (RR: 5.91 RRR: 116/18 = 6.44)
T Yohannan 5-0-39-0 (2w 3nb) - Ashley Down Road End
TT Samaraweera 1* (1b) LPC Silva 6* (9b)
32.1 Ganguly to Samaraweera, no run, pitched up just wide of the off
stump, defended
32.2 Ganguly to Samaraweera, no run, pitched up wide of the off stump,
played to the gully region
32.3 Ganguly to Samaraweera, no run, played just wide of Yuvraj Singht
at point, Samaraweera takes off for a qucik single, non-striker
not intrested
32.4 Ganguly to Samaraweera, no run
32.5 Ganguly to Samaraweera, no run, good length delivery on the off,
played back to the bowler
32.6 Ganguly to Samaraweera, one run, pitched up wide of the off stump,
played to the third-man region, easy single to end the over
End of over 33 (1 run) Sri Lanka 190/6 (RR: 5.76 RRR: 115/17 = 6.76)
SC Ganguly 10-0-39-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
TT Samaraweera 2* (7b) LPC Silva 6* (9b)
33.1 Harbhajan Singh to Samaraweera, one run
33.2 Harbhajan Singh to Silva, one run
33.3 Harbhajan Singh to Samaraweera, no run
33.4 Harbhajan Singh to Samaraweera, one run
33.5 Harbhajan Singh to Silva, no run, flighted delivery on the off,
defended
33.6 Harbhajan Singh to Silva, one run, good length delivery wide of the
off stump, played just wide of the gully fielder, qucik single
taken
End of over 34 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 194/6 (RR: 5.71 RRR: 111/16 = 6.94)
Harbhajan Singh 6-0-31-1 (1w) - Ashley Down Road End
LPC Silva 8* (14b) TT Samaraweera 4* (8b)
34.1 Khan to Silva, one run, short delivery on the on-side, played away
to the vacant short fine leg region
34.2 Khan to Samaraweera, no run, pitched up on the off and angling
across the right hander, played straigth to the point fielder
34.3 Khan to Samaraweera, one run, pitched up on the off, played to the
deep cover region, walking single taken
34.4 Khan to Silva, one run, short delivery on the pads, played away to
the vacant backward of sqaure region, Nehra is the fielder
34.5 Khan to Samaraweera, no run, short delivery wide outside the off,
played straigth to the point fielder
34.6 Khan to Samaraweera, no run, short delivery outside the off stump
and angling further away, played straigth to the point fielder
End of over 35 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 197/6 (RR: 5.63 RRR: 108/15 = 7.20)
Z Khan 6-0-47-1 - Pavilion End
LPC Silva 10* (16b) TT Samaraweera 5* (12b)
35.1 Harbhajan Singh to Silva, no run
35.2 Harbhajan Singh to Silva, one run, on the pads, flicked to the on
side
35.3 Harbhajan Singh to Samaraweera, no run, straighter one outside the
off, played at and missed
35.4 Harbhajan Singh to Samaraweera, one run, back of a length and on
the pads, tucked to square leg
35.5 Harbhajan Singh to Silva, one run, well flighted and outside the
off, driven at, off the edge to short third man
35.6 Harbhajan Singh to Samaraweera, no run, on the off, good length,
played to the bowler
End of over 36 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 200/6 (RR: 5.56 RRR: 105/14 = 7.50)
Harbhajan Singh 7-0-34-1 (1w) - Ashley Down Road End
LPC Silva 12* (19b) TT Samaraweera 6* (15b)
36.1 Khan to Silva, no run
36.2 Khan to Silva, no run, back of a length and on the pads, defended
36.3 Khan to Silva, no run, low full toss on the off, driven to short
cover
36.4 Khan to Silva, one run, on the pads, tapped to the on side, quick
single stolen
36.5 Khan to Samaraweera, one run, on the off and a tad short, played
past cover
36.6 Khan to Silva, no run, full and straight, defended
End of over 37 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 202/6 (RR: 5.46 RRR: 103/13 = 7.92)
Z Khan 7-0-49-1 - Pavilion End
TT Samaraweera 7* (16b) LPC Silva 13* (24b)
37.1 Harbhajan Singh to Samaraweera, no run
37.2 Harbhajan Singh to Samaraweera, no run
37.3 Harbhajan Singh to Samaraweera, two runs
37.4 Harbhajan Singh to Samaraweera, FOUR, outside the off, cuts, thick
edge past the keeper
37.5 Harbhajan Singh to Samaraweera, two runs
37.6 Harbhajan Singh to Samaraweera, OUT: tossed up a bit more and
outside the off, the ball is on a length and turns in, cut played,
he picked theb wrong ball here Samaraweera, the ball pegs back the
off stump
Sri Lanka 210/7, Partnership of 22
TT Samaraweera b Harbhajan Singh 15 (22b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 38 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 210/7 (RR: 5.53 RRR: 95/12 = 7.92)
Harbhajan Singh 8-0-42-2 (1w) - Ashley Down Road End
LPC Silva 13* (24b)
38.1 Mongia to Silva, three runs, tossed up and outside the off, sweep
played, off the bottom edge, Kaif runs across and makes a
dramatic diving save at the ropes
38.2 Mongia to Chandana, no run
38.3 Mongia to Chandana, one run, back of a length and on the off,
played inside out through covers
38.4 Mongia to Silva, wide: no run, way down the leg side, wide called
38.4 Mongia to Silva, two runs, on the pads, sweep played, Harbhajan
Singh runs in to attempt the catch at deep backward square, dives
but can't hold on to it
38.5 Mongia to Silva, no run
38.6 Mongia to Silva, one run, full and on the off, driven to long off
End of over 39 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 218/7 (RR: 5.59 RRR: 87/11 = 7.91)
D Mongia 1-0-8-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
LPC Silva 19* (28b) UDU Chandana 1* (2b)
39.1 Harbhajan Singh to Silva, three runs, well flighted and outside the
off, reverse swept to deep third man
39.2 Harbhajan Singh to Chandana, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
cut played and missed
39.3 Harbhajan Singh to Chandana, OUT: down the leg side, sweep played
and the resultant top edge goes straight to Ashish Nehra on the
fence at deep backward square leg
Sri Lanka 221/8, Partnership of 11
UDU Chandana c Nehra b Harbhajan Singh 1 (4b 0x4 0x6)
LPC Silva 22* (29b) Harbhajan Singh 8.3-0-45-3 (1w)
39.4 Harbhajan Singh to Silva, no run
39.5 Harbhajan Singh to Silva, no run, full and on the off, defended
39.6 Harbhajan Singh to Silva, no run
End of over 40 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 221/8 (RR: 5.53 RRR: 84/10 = 8.40)
Harbhajan Singh 9-0-45-3 (1w) - Ashley Down Road End
WPUJC Vaas 0* (0b) LPC Silva 22* (32b)
40.1 Sehwag to Vaas, legbye: one run, back of a lenth and on the pads,
played and missed, off the pads to the on side
40.2 Sehwag to Silva, one run, on the pads and a good length, flicked to
deep midwicket
40.3 Sehwag to Vaas, one run
40.4 Sehwag to Silva, FOUR, well flighted and outside the off, swept
hard to the fence at backward square leg, the placement is also
good
40.5 Sehwag to Silva, FOUR, again tossed up and opn the off, hammered
really hard to the backward point fence there
40.6 Sehwag to Silva, legbye: one run, on the stumps, reverse sweep
played and missed, and off the pad runs the ball
End of over 41 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 233/8 (RR: 5.68 RRR: 72/9 = 8.00)
V Sehwag 1-0-10-0 - Pavilion End
LPC Silva 30* (36b 2x4) WPUJC Vaas 1* (2b)
41.1 Harbhajan Singh to Silva, OUT: tossed up and outside the off,
played at and missed, Chamara Silva was outside the crease and
Dravid whips the bails off before the barsman can get back in
Sri Lanka 233/9, Partnership of 12
LPC Silva st Dravid b Harbhajan Singh 30 (37b 2x4 0x6)
WPUJC Vaas 1* (2b) Harbhajan Singh 9.1-0-43-4 (1w)
41.2 Harbhajan Singh to Fernando, no run
41.3 Harbhajan Singh to Fernando, no run
41.4 Harbhajan Singh to Fernando, two runs, tossed up and outside the
off, batsman jumps down the track and drives, off the edge and
over mid off
41.5 Harbhajan Singh to Fernando, one run
41.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vaas, no run
End of over 42 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 236/9 (RR: 5.62 RRR: 69/8 = 8.62)
Harbhajan Singh 10-0-46-4 (1w) - Ashley Down Road End
CRD Fernando 3* (4b) WPUJC Vaas 1* (3b)
42.1 Khan to Fernando, no run, short ball on the stumps, swayed out of
the way
42.2 Khan to Fernando, one run
42.3 Khan to Vaas, one run
42.4 Khan to Fernando, no run, short of a length and on the middle and
leg stump, defended carefully
42.5 Khan to Fernando, no run, back of a length and down the leg side,
left well alone
42.6 Khan to Fernando, (noball) no run, another quick bouncer, no ball
called
42.6 Khan to Fernando, no run, full and straight, attepmted yorker,
defended
End of over 43 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 239/9 (RR: 5.56 RRR: 66/7 = 9.43)
Z Khan 8-0-52-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
WPUJC Vaas 2* (4b) CRD Fernando 4* (10b)
43.1 Nehra to Vaas, one run, full and outside the off, crashed through
covers
43.2 Nehra to Fernando, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
defended
43.3 Nehra to Fernando, no run, quicker one, pitched just short of a
length, played at and missed
43.4 Nehra to Fernando, no run, fullish and on the off, defended
43.5 Nehra to Fernando, no run
43.6 Nehra to Fernando, no run, short, quick and outside the off,
swatted and missed, through to the keeper
End of over 44 (1 run) Sri Lanka 240/9 (RR: 5.45 RRR: 65/6 = 10.83)
A Nehra 7-0-28-0 (1nb) - Ashley Down Road End
WPUJC Vaas 3* (5b) CRD Fernando 4* (15b)
43.6 Nehra to Fernando, no run, full and straight, defended, that's a 7
ball over given by umpire Orchard
End of over 44 (1 run) Sri Lanka 240/9 (RR: 5.45 RRR: 65/6 = 10.83)
A Nehra 7-0-28-0 (1nb) - Ashley Down Road End
WPUJC Vaas 3* (5b) CRD Fernando 4* (16b)
44.1 Khan to Vaas, one run, RUN OUT! Vaas goes for the big hit, the ball
takes the edge but lands safely back over the bowler's head,
Mongia scopps the ball up and fires the throw into Dravid, easily
run out, referred to the 3rd umpire just to be sure
Sri Lanka 241/10, Partnership of 8
CRD Fernando run out (Mongia) 4 (16b 0x4 0x6)
That's the end of this match, India go in to the final at Lord's on
a winning note
Tendulkar and Harbhajan Singh the stars on the day. The former with
a 100 the latter with a 4-wicket haul. There were plenty of other
contributions though, not least a spell of good bowling by Ganguly
This sets the final at Lord's on the 13th up quite nicely. England
and India lock horns on that day
Wonder who the Man of the Match is? Don't need to look much further
than Sachin Tendulkar, who notched up yet another ODI ton
Till the final of this NatWest Series 2002 - on 13th at 0945 GMT at
Lord's, it's a very good evening to you all from the team at
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