1st Test: India v New Zealand at Ahmedabad, 8-12 Oct 2003

Ball-by-Ball Commentary


Match State: Match start scheduled for 9:30 local time (4 GMT)

       Hello and welcome to the Sardar Patel Gujarat stadium in Ahmedabad
        for the first Test between India and New Zealand
       India have won the toss and without batting an eyelid elected to
        bat
       India return to Test cricket after a long gap and the players are
        keen to make an impression as early as possible. It's good to see
        cricketers back in whites once again!
       No one will be more keen than Akash Chopra, the opening batsman,
        and L Balaji, the mediumpacer, who are both making Test debuts
       Chopra comes to the side on the back of strong performances in
        domestic cricket and fine form against New Zealand in the tour
        matches
       In a rare move, the Indian team announced their playing eleven well
        in advance. It reads: Akash Chopra, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid,
        Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly (capt), VVS Laxman, Parthiv Patel
        (wk), Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, L B
       For New Zealand, the absence of Shane Bond and Chris Cairns gives
        players like Jacob Oram and Scott Styris a chance to cement places
        in the team
       Daniel Vettori, probably the best left-arm spinner in the world,
        will be a major threat for the Indians. He is joined in the spin
        department by Paul Wiseman
       The New Zealand playing eleven is: Mark Richardson, Lou Vincent,
        Stephen Fleming (capt), Nathan Astle, Craig McMillan, Scott
        Styris, Jacob Oram, Robbie Hart (wk), Daniel Vettori, Daryl
        Tuffey, Paul Wiseman.
       The wicket in Ahmedabad has traditionally been low and slow
       While you could not call the wicket a rank turner it certainly
        takes spin from early on. Any turn, though, is slow and quality
        batsman should not struggle
       For October things are a hot in Ahmedabad. Temperatures in the late
        30s (centigrade) mean that the fitness of players will be tested
       The wicket has a bit of grass on it, but there are already signs of
        cracks. You can be sure the grass covering wont be in play for
        more than an hour on the first day
       Daryl Tuffey, Jacob Oram, Daniel Vettori and Paul Wiseman have a
        lot of work ahead of them. India's batsmen will look to cash in on
        good batting conditions on the first day
       The players are walking out to the middle now. New Zealand are led
        out by Stephne Fleming, the Indian batsmen will follow shortly
       Play is about to get under way
       Akash Chopra and Virender Sehwag are out theere too and Tuffey is
        at the top of his mark, ready to bowl teh first over
       Akash Chopra takes strike
   0.1 Tuffey to Chopra, one run, just short of a length and on the pads,
        Chopra walks across and dabs the ball to the on side, off the mark
        off the first ball, India are under way
   0.2 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, Sehwag watches the ball carefully and leaves it alone to
        the keeper. Will not be long before he drives at deliveries like
        that!
   0.3 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, once again just short of a good length
        and this time on the stumps, the ball comes in just a touch off
        the wicket, Sehwag goes back, stands tall and defends with a
        straight bat
   0.4 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, fuller and just a touch outside the off,
        this one keeps a bit low and Sehwag does well to keep the ball
        out, jamming the bat down at the last moment
   0.5 Tuffey to Sehwag, one run, short and outside the off, Sehwag's eyes
        light up as he leans back and cuts fiercely, the ball goes all
        along the ground to the man on the fence at wide point
   0.6 Tuffey to Chopra, two runs, full this time and once more drifting
        onto the pads, Chopra waits on the ball nicely and whips it away
        through midwicket, the batsmen scamper two and think about a third
        but decide against it

End of over 1 (4 runs) India 4/0 (RR: 4.00)
DR Tuffey 1-0-4-0
V Sehwag 1* (4b) A Chopra 3* (2b)

       A bit of variation in the bounce even as early as the first over.
        That will raise some eyebrows
       Oram comes into the attack
   1.1 Oram to Sehwag, FOUR, short and wide, a terrible ball to bowl to
        Sehwag, a loosener from Oram, Sehwag gets in good position and
        creams the ball past point, first boundary of the day
   1.2 Oram to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps,
        this ball comes back in a bit with the angle and Sehwag does well
        to leave it well alone
       There's a problem with the sight screen and play has been
        temporarily stopped. Groundstaff are moving the sightscreen around
        to Sehwag's satisfaction
   1.3 Oram to Sehwag, one run, once again a bit of width outside the off,
        short, Sehwag goes back and punches the ball beautifully through
        point, Fleming now has a fielder backing up and just one run
        results
   1.4 Oram to Chopra, no run, just short of a driving length and on the
        off, the ball shapes in, Chopra stands tall and defends carefully
        to the off side
   1.5 Oram to Chopra, no run, short ball, quite well directed too, just
        outside the off, Chopra keeps his eyes on the ball and leaves it
        well alone
   1.6 Oram to Chopra, no run, short ball once more, this time down the
        leg side and Chopra has no difficulty whatsoever in swaying out of
        the way, waste of effort from Oram there

End of over 2 (5 runs) India 9/0
JDP Oram 1-0-5-0 - GMDC End
V Sehwag 6* (7b 1x4) A Chopra 3* (5b)

       The New Zealand opening bowlers should make Chopra play more early
        on. He's the patient sort and will be happy to lave the ball alone
        if it is outside the off
   2.1 Tuffey to Sehwag, SIX, short and outside the off, Sehwag gets under
        the ball and carves it over the infield, the ball carries all the
        way, beating McMillan who is on the fence at third man! What a
        shot to kick things off
   2.2 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, left alone
       Fleming now has changed his field, there's just one slip and three
        gullies for Sehwag!
   2.3 Tuffey to Sehwag, one run, good length ball on the off, Sehwag
        punches the ball through cover for an easy single
   2.4 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, the ball hints at shaping away and Choprs plays it late,
        pushing the ball away to the off side
   2.5 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, once again a good line and length, just
        on the off and seaming in a touch off the wicket, Chopra tucks the
        ball away to the on side with soft hands, no chance of a run
        though
   2.6 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, short ball, just outside the off, good
        pace and bounce, Chopra sways inside the line of the ball and lets
        it go through to the keeper, end of an eventful over!

End of over 3 (7 runs) India 16/0
DR Tuffey 2-0-11-0 - Adani Pavilion End
V Sehwag 13* (10b 1x4 1x6) A Chopra 3* (8b)

   3.1 Oram to Sehwag, two runs, short of a length and outside the off,
        punched through covers for a brace, Oram struggling to settle down
        here
   3.2 Oram to Sehwag, one run, short and a bit of width, slashed down to
        third man for a single
   3.3 Oram to Chopra, no run, fuller and on the off, Chopra defends the
        ball back down the wicket to the bowler
   3.4 Oram to Chopra, no run, fullish and on the off, Chopra watches the
        ball closely and defends late, a good straight bat comes down and
        keeps the ball out
   3.5 Oram to Chopra, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        punched off the back foot to the cover region
   3.6 Oram to Chopra, no run, good bounce again from the tall Oram, on
        the stumps, defened away to the on side

End of over 4 (3 runs) India 19/0
JDP Oram 2-0-8-0 - GMDC End
V Sehwag 16* (12b 1x4 1x6) A Chopra 3* (12b)

       Two different games of cricket going on here, Chopra is patient and
        orthodox while Sehwag wants to go after everything!
   4.1 Tuffey to Sehwag, one run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, driven strongly off the back foot through cover
   4.2 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, just short of a length, on the off,
        Chopra watches the ball well and gets a straight bat right behind
        the line of the ball
   4.3 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, short ball, well directed, good pace and
        bounce, Choprs has to get out of the way in a big, big hurry! Top
        ball that
   4.4 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, a touch short of a good length and
        outside the off - can't drive that length - punched off the back
        foot to the off side, no chance of a run though
   4.5 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, slightly short again and drifting onto
        the pads, Chopra goes back and across and pats the ball to the on
        side
   4.6 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, once again short of a length and on the
        off, defended carefully, Chopra displaying good sense here

End of over 5 (1 run) India 20/0
DR Tuffey 3-0-12-0 - Adani Pavilion End
V Sehwag 17* (13b 1x4 1x6) A Chopra 3* (17b)

   5.1 Oram to Sehwag, one run, just short of a length and pushed in
        towards the pads, Sehwag nudges the ball towards midwicket and
        takes a quick single
   5.2 Oram to Chopra, two runs, fuller and on the pads, Chopra waits on
        the ball and plays a beautiful on drive back past the bowler
   5.3 Oram to Chopra, no run, slightly shorter this time, on the stumps,
        Chopra defends away to the on side, getting well on top of the
        ball
   5.4 Oram to Chopra, no run, again just short of a length and outside
        the off, defended carefully, Chopra uses soft hands to drop the
        ball at his feet, well played
   5.5 Oram to Chopra, no run, fuller and on the off, defended back down
        the wicket to the on side, this is more the length Oram needs to
        bowl, getting the batsmen on the front foot early on
   5.6 Oram to Chopra, no run, banged in short, outside the off, Chopra
        wants nothing to do with it and ducks out of harm's way

End of over 6 (3 runs) India 23/0
JDP Oram 3-0-11-0 - GMDC End
V Sehwag 18* (14b 1x4 1x6) A Chopra 5* (22b)

   6.1 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, full and outside the off, Tuffey invites
        Sehwag to drive, he declines at this instances, leaving the ball
        well alone to go through to the keeper
   6.2 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, just short of a driving length and on the
        off, chopped down awkwardly to the slip cordon
   6.3 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off once more, Sehwag is a bit more watchful now, he leaves it
        well alone
   6.4 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, full and on the off, punched hard but
        straight to the man at cover
   6.5 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, Sehwag moves back and across and leaves the ball alone
   6.6 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, short ball banged in, Sehwag ducks under
        and the ball sails through to the keeper, that is the first maiden
        over in the match

End of over 7 (maiden) India 23/0
DR Tuffey 4-1-12-0 - Adani Pavilion End
A Chopra 5* (22b) V Sehwag 18* (20b 1x4 1x6)

   7.1 Oram to Chopra, no run, good length ball outside the off, Choprs
        shapes to play and misses, New Zealand like the sight of that
   7.2 Oram to Chopra, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        defended off the back foot to the man at cover
   7.3 Oram to Chopra, no run, dug in short and drifting onto the pads,
        Choprs goes back and across and prods the ball to the on side
   7.4 Oram to Chopra, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        defended watchfully with a straight bat
   7.5 Oram to Chopra, no run, just short of a good length and drifting
        onto the pads, Chopra goes across and works the ball away to the
        on side
   7.6 Oram to Chopra, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps,
        Sehwag taps the ball to the on side and casually strolls down the
        wicket, Oram fields and has a shy at the stumps. If that had hit
        Sehwag was gone! Casual stuff this from Sehwag

End of over 8 (maiden) India 23/0
JDP Oram 4-1-11-0 - GMDC End
V Sehwag 18* (20b 1x4 1x6) A Chopra 5* (28b)

   8.1 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, full and on the off, driven well but
        straight to point
   8.2 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps,
        defended to the on side
   8.3 Tuffey to Sehwag, one run, short and a bit of width outside the
        off, Sehwag chps the ball down to third man for a single
   8.4 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, punched off the back foot to the man at cover
   8.5 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, left well alone
   8.6 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, fullish and outside the off, easily left
        alone to the keeper. This ball dies as it goes to the keeper

End of over 9 (1 run) India 24/0
DR Tuffey 5-1-13-0 - Adani Pavilion End
V Sehwag 19* (23b 1x4 1x6) A Chopra 5* (31b)

       Scott Styris comes into te attack, he replaces Oram who went for 11
        runs from 4 overs
   9.1 Styris to Sehwag, two runs, Styris begins with a short one, it's a
        touch too straight and Sehwag has no trouble dabbing the ball
        through midwicket for a brace
   9.2 Styris to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, punched off the back foot but straight to the man at cover
   9.3 Styris to Sehwag, FOUR, short and outside the off, Styris simply
        can't afford to err at his pace, Sehwag sees it early and hits the
        cover off the ball, fine pull that races to the midwicket fence!
   9.4 Styris to Sehwag, FOUR, just short of a length and on the off,
        Sehwag stands on tip toe and punches brilliantly off the back
        foot, the ball beats mid off and runs down the ground to the long
        off fence, cracking shot that!
   9.5 Styris to Sehwag, no run, slightly fuller and on the off, driven to
        mid off, much better line and length from Styris on the occasion
   9.6 Styris to Sehwag, no run, fuller still and pushed wide of the
        stumps, left well alone to end an exciting over

End of over 10 (10 runs) India 34/0
SB Styris 1-0-10-0 - GMDC End
A Chopra 5* (31b) V Sehwag 29* (29b 3x4 1x6)

  10.1 Tuffey to Chopra, one run, just short of a length and slipping down
        the leg side, Chopra works the ball off his hips to fine leg
  10.2 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, just a touch short and on the off,
        defended to the on side
  10.3 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, Sehwag punches off the back foot, the ball races to the man
        at cover
  10.4 Tuffey to Sehwag, OUT: a touch fuller, but still more short than
        full, the ball swings in late and Sehwag is hit on the pad as he
        tries to work the ball away to the on side, loud shout and umpire
        Shepherd gives the decision right away!

       India 35/1, Partnership of 35
       V Sehwag  lbw b Tuffey  29 (32b 3x4 1x6)
       A Chopra 6* (32b) DR Tuffey 5.4-1-14-1

       Sehwag was more than a touch unlucky there, the ball looked like it
        was slipping down the leg side, but then the umpire hardly has the
        benefit of TV replays
       That's the first wicket gone, a big one for New Zealand
       Rahul Dravid comes out to the middle, sooner than he would have
        liked!
  10.5 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
        well alone to the keeper, Dravid and Chopra will play far more
        orthodox cricket than Sehwag!
  10.6 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, Dravid watches the
        ball carefully onto the bat and defends to the on side

End of over 11 (1 run) India 35/1
DR Tuffey 6-1-14-1 - Adani Pavilion End
A Chopra 6* (32b) R Dravid 0* (2b)

  11.1 Styris to Chopra, one run, on the stumps, a touch fuller, Chopra
        works the ball away to the on side  for an easy single
  11.2 Styris to Dravid, no run, a touch short and outside the off, Dravid
        goes back and across and punches the ball with a straight bat, the
        ball goes straight to the man at cover
  11.3 Styris to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, Dravid once more
        watches carefully and pushes the ball away to the off side
       A watchful start for Dravid
  11.4 Styris to Dravid, no run, full again and on the off, Dravid punches
        hard even though it is erely a forward defensive, the ball runs
        down to mid off
  11.5 Styris to Dravid, no run, short ball banged in, Dravid leaves the
        ball well alone, through to the keeper, perhaps later in the
        innings Dravid will unveil the pull
  11.6 Styris to Dravid, one run, just short of a length and on the off,
        Dravid drives to cover where the fielder dives and gets a hand to
        the ball, deflecting it wide of the man at mid off, the batsmen
        are alert and scamper a single

End of over 12 (2 runs) India 37/1
SB Styris 2-0-12-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 1* (7b) A Chopra 7* (33b)

  12.1 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, Tuffey continues, wide of the stumps and
        just short of a driving length, Dravid shapes to defend and is
        beaten, through to the keeper
  12.2 Tuffey to Dravid, one run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, pushed just wide of Vettori at cover, another good single
        taken
  12.3 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, Tuffey decides to come around the wicket
        to Chopra, the ball is short, driven to point off the back foot
        with an angled bat
  12.4 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps,
        defended to the on side, Tuffey changing things around a bit with
        the angle from around the wicket
  12.5 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, short ball banged in from around the
        wicket, Chopra watches the ball carefully and ducks under it
  12.6 Tuffey to Chopra, three runs, on the pads, tucked away to the on
        side, good running gets the batsmen three

End of over 13 (4 runs) India 41/1
DR Tuffey 7-1-18-1 - Adani Pavilion End
A Chopra 10* (37b) R Dravid 2* (9b)

  13.1 Styris to Chopra, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps,
        Chopra taps the ball to the on side
  13.2 Styris to Chopra, no run, fuller and outside the off, no real pace
        whatsoever, Chopra leaves the ball alone to the keeper
  13.3 Styris to Chopra, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, punched off the back foot to cover
  13.4 Styris to Chopra, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
        left alone to the keeper
  13.5 Styris to Chopra, no run, short ball on the off, defended off the
        back foot towards the man at cover
  13.6 Styris to Chopra, four runs, on the pads, worked away effortlessly
        through the on side, the batsmen come back for a third as the
        throw is fired in from the deep by Vettori, Hart fails to collect
        and the batsmen get an extra run by way of the overthrow!

End of over 14 (4 runs) India 45/1
SB Styris 3-0-16-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 2* (9b) A Chopra 14* (43b)

       Oram comes back into the attack replacing Tuffey
  14.1 Oram to Dravid, no run, good length ball outside the off - on the
        spot right away - left well alone to the keeper
  14.2 Oram to Dravid, one run, just short of a length and on the off,
        driven well off the back foot to the cover region, the ball is
        just wide of the fielder and the batsmen can run a single
  14.3 Oram to Chopra, no run, on the off, fuller, shaping in a touch,
        Choprs waits on the ball and drives back to the bowler
  14.4 Oram to Chopra, no run, on the pads and Choprs has no trouble
        turning the ball round the corner, Tuffey throws himself full
        length at leg gully and fields!Top stuff from Tuffey
  14.5 Oram to Chopra, no run, short ball, left alone easily
  14.6 Oram to Chopra, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
        the ball comes in a touch with the arm, Chopra goes on tip toe and
        defends to the off side

End of over 15 (1 run) India 46/1
JDP Oram 5-1-12-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 3* (11b) A Chopra 14* (47b)

  15.1 Styris to Dravid, no run, outside the off once more and Dravid
        leaves the ball alone
  15.2 Styris to Dravid, no run, fuller and straighter, this one is on the
        stumps, no pace from Styris though, Dravid gets easily onto the
        front foot and defends solidly
  15.3 Styris to Dravid, no run, again full and straight, Dravid defends
        with a straight bat
  15.4 Styris to Dravid, no run, once again full and on the off, Dravid
        rocks back and punches hard but straight to the fielder at cover
  15.5 Styris to Dravid, no run, fullish but not quite a hlaf volley, left
        alone easily as the ball is wide of the stumps
  15.6 Styris to Dravid, no run, fullish once more and on the off, this
        time Dravid defends with a straight bat and the ball goes to
        point, end of a useful maiden over from Styris

End of over 16 (maiden) India 46/1
SB Styris 4-1-16-0 - GMDC End
A Chopra 14* (47b) R Dravid 3* (17b)

  16.1 Oram to Chopra, no run, short ball, Choprs is quite happy to walk
        back and defend the ball to the on side
  16.2 Oram to Chopra, no run, full and outside the off, shaping in a
        touch, left alone easily to the keeper
  16.3 Oram to Chopra, no run, once again nothing for the drive, just
        short of a length and outside the off, Chopra eases the ball to
        the off side
  16.4 Oram to Chopra, no run, Oram bends his back a bit this time and
        digs it in short, Chopra is more than happy to leave the ball
        alone
  16.5 Oram to Chopra, no run, down the leg side, short of a length, no
        need for anyone to play at that, left alone to the keeper, that
        was Oram from around the wicket, not too effective first up
  16.6 Oram to Chopra, no run, on target this time, just short of a length
        and on the stumps, driven to point but there's no chance of a
        single, end a maiden over from Oram

End of over 17 (maiden) India 46/1
JDP Oram 6-2-12-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 3* (17b) A Chopra 14* (53b)

  17.1 Styris to Dravid, no run, short ball, well directed, Dravid goes
        for the pull but is very very early on the stroke, the ball
        arrives a moment later and Dravid is hit on the body
  17.2 Styris to Dravid, no run, slower ball, fuller and outside the off,
        Dravid sees it early and punches to the off side
  17.3 Styris to Dravid, no run, full and on the off but no pace at all,
        Dravid nonchalantly taps the ball away to the off side, this kind
        of bowling will not trouble a batsman of Dravid's class
  17.4 Styris to Dravid, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, Dravid
        waits perfectly on the ball, gets into the perfect position and
        executes a classical cover drive, a shot of beauty that races to
        the fence!
  17.5 Styris to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps,
        slower ball this time, defended carefully back down the wicket
  17.6 Styris to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, the ball keeps a
        touch low but Dravid is upto it, defended well

End of over 18 (4 runs) India 50/1
SB Styris 5-1-20-0 - GMDC End
A Chopra 14* (53b) R Dravid 7* (23b 1x4)

  18.1 Oram to Chopra, one run, short ball on the pads, turned away to the
        on side for an easy single
  18.2 Oram to Dravid, no run, outside the off, good length, left alone to
        the keeper, again hardly any pace on the ball
  18.3 Oram to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
        driven off the back foot to cover, no chance of a single there
  18.4 Oram to Dravid, no run, back of a length and on the off, driven to
        cover, things slowing down a bit with Oram bowling a consistent
        line and length
  18.5 Oram to Dravid, no run, short and outside the off, Dravid thinks
        about playing the pull but sensibly leaves the ball alone at the
        last moment, through to the keeper
  18.6 Oram to Dravid, no run, good length again, on the off, defended
        back to the bowler

End of over 19 (1 run) India 51/1
JDP Oram 7-2-13-0 - Adani Pavilion End
A Chopra 15* (54b) R Dravid 7* (28b 1x4)

  19.1 Styris to Chopra, no run, good line and length, on the off, just
        short of a length, Chopra whips the ball to short midwicket
  19.2 Styris to Chopra, no run, full and on the off, driven well but
        straight to the man at mid on, Choprs being very patient here
  19.3 Styris to Chopra, no run, on the pads, slightly short, Choprs moves
        across his stumps and flicks to leg gully
  19.4 Styris to Chopra, no run, slower ball, it's the off break, the ball
        is full and on the off, Chopra drives well once again but cannot
        beat mid on
  19.5 Styris to Chopra, no run, fuller and drifting onto the pads, Chopra
        flicks and misses, rapped on the pad, that was a ball that should
        have been put away
  19.6 Styris to Chopra, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, driven off the back foot to cover, end of a tidy maiden over
        from Styris

End of over 20 (maiden) India 51/1
SB Styris 6-2-20-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 7* (28b 1x4) A Chopra 15* (60b)

  20.1 Oram to Dravid, one run, eased through the off side for a single
  20.2 Oram to Chopra, FOUR, just short of a length and on the off, Chopra
        walks across the stumps and plays a solid on drive, he ball goes
        off the meat of the bat and races to the long on fence
  20.3 Oram to Chopra, three runs, once again drifting onto the pads and a
        bit short, worked away through midwicket, this time the ball stops
        short of the ropes and Chopra will have to be happy with three
  20.4 Oram to Dravid, no run, fuller and outside the off, Dravid defends
        watchfully, the ball goes to the off side
  20.5 Oram to Dravid, no run, once again full and just outside the off,
        the ball comes in with the arm, defended back down the wicket with
        a straight bat
  20.6 Oram to Dravid, no run, fuller and outside the off, left well alone
        to the keeper

End of over 21 (8 runs) India 59/1
JDP Oram 8-2-21-0 - Adani Pavilion End
A Chopra 22* (62b 1x4) R Dravid 8* (32b 1x4)

       Spin in the form of Daniel Vettori! The left-arm orthodox spinner
        comes in to the attack at the end of 21 overs
  21.1 Vettori to Chopra, no run, well flighted and full, on the stump,
        padded away
  21.2 Vettori to Chopra, no run, flatter and on the off, defended
        watchfully to the off side
  21.3 Vettori to Chopra, no run
  21.4 Vettori to Chopra, no run
  21.5 Vettori to Chopra, no run
  21.6 Vettori to Chopra, no run, full and on the off, played back to he
        bowler, end of a maiden over from Vettori first up

End of over 22 (maiden) India 59/1
DL Vettori 1-1-0-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 8* (32b 1x4) A Chopra 22* (68b 1x4)

  22.1 Oram to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone to the keeper,
        Dravid is very careful at the moment
  22.2 Oram to Dravid, no run, fuller and on the off, no hint of swing or
        seam movement, defended back down the wicket with a straight bat
  22.3 Oram to Dravid, no run, short ball, a bit of extra effort, Dravid
        sways out of the way easily
  22.4 Oram to Dravid, no run, good length ball, pushed wide of the
        stumps, Dravid has nothing to do with that
  22.5 Oram to Dravid, no run, just short of a driving length and outside
        the off, defended off the back foot to the cover region
  22.6 Oram to Dravid, no run, left alone once more as the ball is outside
        the off, third maiden over from Oram

End of over 23 (maiden) India 59/1
JDP Oram 9-3-21-0 - GMDC End
A Chopra 22* (68b 1x4) R Dravid 8* (38b 1x4)

  23.1 Vettori to Chopra, no run, flatter and quicker, on the off,
        defended awkwardly, the ball hits the pad, loud shout for lbw from
        the bowler
  23.2 Vettori to Chopra, one run, well flighted and on the stumps, tucked
        away around the corner to square leg for a single
  23.3 Vettori to Dravid, two runs, on the pads, tossed up, not the place
        to bowl to Dravid, whipped away through midwicket for a brace
  23.4 Vettori to Dravid, no run, flatter and on the off, a bit quicker
        through the air, defended back down the wicket
  23.5 Vettori to Dravid, no run, tossed up a bit this time, slower too,
        Dravid goes back and chops to point
  23.6 Vettori to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, not much spin of bounce,
        defended by a watchful Dravid

End of over 24 (3 runs) India 62/1
DL Vettori 2-1-3-0 - Adani Pavilion End
A Chopra 23* (70b 1x4) R Dravid 10* (42b 1x4)

       Daryl Tuffey comes back into the attack
  24.1 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, full and on the off, driven well but no
        chance of a run
  24.2 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, punched through the on side off the back foot
  24.3 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to
        the keeper, a contest of patience here
  24.4 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        Chopra moves back and across and defends with a dead-straight bat,
        well played
  24.5 Tuffey to Chopra, one run, short ball, on the leg and middle,
        Chopra jumps across and gloves the ball to the on side! Had there
        been a backward short leg it would have been curtains for Chopra,
        good effort from Tuffey
  24.6 Tuffey to Dravid, three runs, fullish and outside the off, Dravid
        gets to the pitch of the ball and drives through cover, the ball
        races away towards the fence and the fielder has to dive to stop
        the ball, good work in the deep

End of over 25 (4 runs) India 66/1
DR Tuffey 8-1-22-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 13* (43b 1x4) A Chopra 24* (75b 1x4)

  25.1 Vettori to Dravid, FOUR, short and a bit of width from Vettori,
        Dravid goes back and laces the ball through cover, fine stroke
        that
  25.2 Vettori to Dravid, one run, flatter, fuller and drifting onto the
        pad, Dravid tickles the ball fine for a single
  25.3 Vettori to Chopra, no run, well flighted, just a touch outside the
        off, worked away towards point
  25.4 Vettori to Chopra, no run, full and on the off, Vettori mixing up
        his trajectory well, this one is flat, defended carefully by
        Chopra
  25.5 Vettori to Chopra, no run, here's the loopy, tossed up delivery,
        once again defended very carefully, not much turn yet for Vettori
  25.6 Vettori to Chopra, no run, played back to the bowler to end a good
        over for the Indians, one boundary coming off it

End of over 26 (5 runs) India 71/1
DL Vettori 3-1-8-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 18* (45b 2x4) A Chopra 24* (79b 1x4)

  26.1 Tuffey to Dravid, no run
  26.2 Tuffey to Dravid, no run
  26.3 Tuffey to Dravid, no run
  26.4 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, short and a bit of width, cut away to
        cover
  26.5 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, fuller and on the off, defended carefully
        back down the wicket
  26.6 Tuffey to Dravid, FOUR, a bit of room outside the off and a touch
        short, Dravid seizes the opportunity and punches the ball with a
        straight bat through cover point, top shot that!

End of over 27 (4 runs) India 75/1
DR Tuffey 9-1-26-1 - GMDC End
A Chopra 24* (79b 1x4) R Dravid 22* (51b 3x4)

  27.1 Vettori to Chopra, no run, well flighted and on the stumps,
        defended carefully back down the wicket
  27.2 Vettori to Chopra, no run, tossed up a bit more, Chopra comes down
        the wicket but does not get to the pitch of the ball, driven to
        mid off, uppishly but safely
  27.3 Vettori to Chopra, no run, flatter and a touch fuller, defended
        carefully
  27.4 Vettori to Chopra, one run, tossed up quite a bit, drifting onto
        the pad, worked away through midwicket
  27.5 Vettori to Dravid, no run, Vettori goes over the wicket and bowls
        well wide of the legs, kicked away
  27.6 Vettori to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, punched to mid off, with
        that the players walk off the field for some well deserved lunch!

End of over 28 (1 run) India 76/1
DL Vettori 4-1-9-0 - Adani Pavilion End
A Chopra 25* (83b 1x4) R Dravid 22* (53b 3x4)

Match State: Lunch - Day 1

       End of a good session of Test cricket at Ahmedabad
       After winning the toss and batting, India are 76 for 1 from 28
        overs
       Virender Sehwag (29) blazed away at the top of the innings but
        could not keep going, he was given out lbw to Tuffey
       Akash Chopra (25 not out) and Rahul Dravid (22 not out) took India
        safely through to lunch
       Chopra has been prepared to wait for the loose ball, leaving alone
        anything he does not need to play at
       Dravid has been his good old self, not taking any risks but putting
        away the loose ball in style
       For New Zealand this is just the first of many tiring sessions out
        in the middle
       Tuffey (1/26) has been the pick of the bowlers, while Vettori is
        just settling in for what must be a long spell
       The wicket, as expected, is low and slow. There's nothing in it for
        the bowlers and batsmen have to be a bit careful too. Once well
        set though, thre's no reason why someone should not go on to make
        a big score
       This is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off for the moment,
        join us again in about 25 minutes for all the action from the
        second session!
       Welcome back to live coverage of the first Test! The second session
        is getting under way as we speak
       It's Tuffey to Chopra
  28.1 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, outside the off, driven to point
  28.2 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, fuller and once again outside the off,
        left well alone to the keeper
  28.3 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, the ball sits up a bit, defended carefully off the back foot
  28.4 Tuffey to Chopra, FOUR, punched well back past the bowler to the
        long off fence
  28.5 Tuffey to Chopra, no run
  28.6 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, short ball, punched hard into the ground,
        point gets a hand to it but cannot field cleanly

End of over 29 (4 runs) India 80/1
DR Tuffey 10-1-30-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 22* (53b 3x4) A Chopra 29* (89b 2x4)

  29.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
        easily left alone to the keeper
  29.2 Vettori to Dravid, one run, overpitched and on the pads, tucked
        away to dine leg for an easy single
  29.3 Vettori to Chopra, no run, tossed up plenty this time, defended
        carefully
  29.4 Vettori to Chopra, FOUR, short and wide, Chopra waits on the ball
        and cuts it late, lovely shot off a terrible ball
  29.5 Vettori to Chopra, no run, short again and a bit of width, eased to
        point
  29.6 Vettori to Chopra, one run, flatter and on the off, worked away to
        the on side for a single

End of over 30 (6 runs) India 86/1
DL Vettori 5-1-15-0 - Adani Pavilion End
A Chopra 34* (93b 3x4) R Dravid 23* (55b 3x4)

  30.1 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, full and more than a foot outside the
        off, easily left alone
  30.2 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        comes in a bit after hitting the wicket, driven off the back foot
        to mid on
  30.3 Tuffey to Chopra, one run, Dropped! just short of a length and
        outside the off, Chopra hangs his bat lamely in the air and edges
        straight to the keeper, Hart floors a sitter, regulation chance
        that and dropped! You can't afford to do this on Indian wickets
  30.4 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, full and on the offm, Dravid waits on the
        ball and drives late to mid on with a straight bat
  30.5 Tuffey to Dravid, no run
  30.6 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, fullish and outside the off stump, left
        alone to the keeper

End of over 31 (1 run) India 87/1
DR Tuffey 11-1-31-1 - GMDC End
A Chopra 35* (96b 3x4) R Dravid 23* (58b 3x4)

  31.1 Vettori to Chopra, no run
  31.2 Vettori to Chopra, no run, well flighted but drifting onto the
        pads, played at and missed, the ball hits pad and bobs up to the
        off side
  31.3 Vettori to Chopra, no run, quicker and flat, on the stumps,
        defended back down the wicket
  31.4 Vettori to Chopra, no run, slower and on the off, punched off the
        back foot to the cover region
  31.5 Vettori to Chopra, no run, slower, Vettori looks for turn, on the
        middle and leg, defended carefully back down the wicket
  31.6 Vettori to Chopra, no run, flat and on the stumps to end a tidy
        maiden over

End of over 32 (maiden) India 87/1
DL Vettori 6-2-15-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 23* (58b 3x4) A Chopra 35* (102b 3x4)

  32.1 Tuffey to Dravid, FOUR, just shot of a length but a bit too wide,
        Dravid cracks the ball away through point to the third man fence
  32.2 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, on the off again now, just short of a
        length, Dravid plays the ball back down the wicket towards mid on
  32.3 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, full and far outside the off, left well
        alone
  32.4 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, driven straight to
        cover
  32.5 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, once again a good line and length from
        Tuffey, just outside the off and short of a driving length, Dravid
        patiently drives to the off side with a straight bat
  32.6 Tuffey to Dravid, three runs, a bit too full and too straight this
        time, Dravid shuffles across his stumps and flicks neatly through
        midwicket, the ball trickles away to the outfield and the batsmen
        can come back for a third

End of over 33 (7 runs) India 94/1
DR Tuffey 12-1-38-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 30* (64b 4x4) A Chopra 35* (102b 3x4)

  33.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, tossed up and on the off, defended
        carefully
  33.2 Vettori to Dravid, no run, well flighted and on the stumps,
        delivered from wide of the crease, defended carefully back down
        the wicket
  33.3 Vettori to Dravid, one run, short this time and a bit of width,
        punched off the back foot to the man on the cover fence
  33.4 Vettori to Chopra, one run, fuller and on the pads, worked away
        just around the corner for a single
  33.5 Vettori to Dravid, one run, fired in a bit quicker, full and on the
        pads, whipped away through squar eleg for an easy single
  33.6 Vettori to Chopra, no run, tossed up some more, Chopra takes the
        invitation, comes down the track and drives, straight to cover

End of over 34 (3 runs) India 97/1
DL Vettori 7-2-18-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 32* (68b 4x4) A Chopra 36* (104b 3x4)

  34.1 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, a distinct lack of pace as the ball does not come into bat,
        defended
  34.2 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, fuller this time and closer to the
        stumps, Dravid comes onto the front foot and defends
  34.3 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, outside the off, just short of a length,
        left well alone
  34.4 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, full and straight, defended with the full
        face of the bat, the ball runs back to the bowler
  34.5 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, outside the off, full, punched to point
  34.6 Tuffey to Dravid, FOUR, too full and too straight, Dravid takes the
        chance to essay a fine on drive, the ball fairly flies off the
        sweet spot on the bat and runs away to teh long on fence! That is
        the hundred up for India

End of over 35 (4 runs) India 101/1
DR Tuffey 13-1-42-1 - GMDC End
A Chopra 36* (104b 3x4) R Dravid 36* (74b 5x4)

  35.1 Vettori to Chopra, no run, tossed up and on the pads, played at and
        missed, rapped on the pad
  35.2 Vettori to Chopra, no run, fuller and on the off, Vettori is giving
        the ball a bit of air, driven to cover
  35.3 Vettori to Chopra, no run, well flighted again and outside the off,
        eased to the off side
  35.4 Vettori to Chopra, no run, on the stumps, flatter, defended with a
        straight bat
  35.5 Vettori to Chopra, no run, fuller still and on the off, driven to
        the on side
  35.6 Vettori to Chopra, no run, quicker one on the stumps, quite full,
        defended, end of a solid maiden over from Vettori

End of over 36 (maiden) India 101/1
DL Vettori 8-3-18-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 36* (74b 5x4) A Chopra 36* (110b 3x4)

       Jacob Oram replaces Tuffey
  36.1 Oram to Dravid, no run
  36.2 Oram to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to the
        keeper
  36.3 Oram to Dravid, no run, fullish and outside the off stump, left
        well alone to the keeper, Oram bolwing a frustrating line here
  36.4 Oram to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to the
        keeper yet again
  36.5 Oram to Dravid, no run, full again, this time a bit closer to the
        stumps, Dravid defends carefully
  36.6 Oram to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
        defended, end of a tidy maiden at the start of a fresh spell from
        Oram

End of over 37 (maiden) India 101/1
JDP Oram 10-4-21-0 - GMDC End
A Chopra 36* (110b 3x4) R Dravid 36* (80b 5x4)

  37.1 Vettori to Chopra, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
  37.2 Vettori to Chopra, no run, full again - this seems to be Vettori's
        length - and on the stumps, defended
  37.3 Vettori to Chopra, FOUR, tossed up, Chopra jumps down the wicket,
        gets to the pitch of the ball and plays a superb on drive, the
        ball races away to the long on fence
  37.4 Vettori to Chopra, two runs, flatter and quicker, drifting onto the
        pads, worked away through midwicket
  37.5 Vettori to Chopra, no run, well flighted and on the off, defended
        watchfully
  37.6 Vettori to Chopra, OUT: tossed up a bit, Chopra comes down the
        wicket, Vettori holds the ball back just a touch and Chopra is
        committed to the drive, the return catch is safely pouched and New
        Zealand have their second wicket

       India 107/2, Partnership of 72
       A Chopra  c & b Vettori  42 (116b 4x4 0x6)

End of over 38 (6 runs) India 107/2
DL Vettori 9-3-24-1 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 36* (80b 5x4) 

       A good bit of bowling from Vettori that. He deceived the batsman in
        the flight, something he earlier said was his favourite mode of
        dismissing batsmen
  38.1 Oram to Dravid, no run
  38.2 Oram to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps,
        defended back down the wicket
       Tendulkar is the new batsman, at the non-striker's end as the
        wicket fell off the last ball of the Vettori over
  38.3 Oram to Dravid, no run, short ball, a bit of pace, down the leg
        side though and easily left alone
  38.4 Oram to Dravid, two runs, just short of a length and on the stumps,
        Dravid stands tall and whips the ball through midwicvket, good use
        of the wrists
  38.5 Oram to Dravid, no run, just short of a driving length and outside
        the off, left alone
  38.6 Oram to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid off

End of over 39 (2 runs) India 109/2
JDP Oram 11-4-23-0 - GMDC End
SR Tendulkar 0* (0b) R Dravid 38* (86b 5x4)

       Tendulkar faces his first ball now
  39.1 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, short and wide, quicker too,
        Tendulkar goes for the cut and misses
  39.2 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up a bit more, slower, outside
        the off, left well alone
  39.3 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and a touch of
        spin away from the bat, punched off the back foot to cover
  39.4 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, slower, drifting onto the stumps,
        defended to the off side
  39.5 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, quicker and on the stumps, punched
        off the back foot to mid on
  39.6 Vettori to Tendulkar, one run, on the stumps once more, slower,
        Tndulkar has time to go back and work the ball through square leg
        to get off the mark

End of over 40 (1 run) India 110/2
DL Vettori 10-3-25-1 - Adani Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 1* (6b) R Dravid 38* (86b 5x4)

  40.1 Oram to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, Tendulkar plays at it and misses! beaten! good ball, loud
        shout from the bowler for the caught behind but no one else
        appeals
  40.2 Oram to Tendulkar, no run, closer to the stumps, coming in with the
        angled, defended back down the wicket
  40.3 Oram to Tendulkar, no run, on the off, driven to short midwicket
  40.4 Oram to Tendulkar, no run, fuller and on the off, driven to mid on
        with the full face of the bat
  40.5 Oram to Tendulkar, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the
        off, Tendulkar has a tentative prod at the ball and gets lucky as
        the ball goes off the edge past second slip to the third man fence
  40.6 Oram to Tendulkar, no run, on the off, good length, punched to mid
        on

End of over 41 (4 runs) India 114/2
JDP Oram 12-4-27-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 38* (86b 5x4) SR Tendulkar 5* (12b 1x4)

  41.1 Vettori to Dravid, one run, well flighted and on the pads, full,
        whipped away to fine leg
  41.2 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, quicker one on the off, defended off
        the back foot to the off side
  41.3 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, on the off and full, pushed to mid
        off
  41.4 Vettori to Tendulkar, legbye: two runs, down the leg side, sweep
        played and missed, off the pads to fine leg, the first extras of
        this innings!
  41.5 Vettori to Tendulkar, one run, short and a bit of width, cut hard
        to the men on the cover point fence
  41.6 Vettori to Dravid, one run, full and on the pads, played down with
        soft hands for a single

End of over 42 (5 runs) India 119/2
DL Vettori 11-3-28-1 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 40* (88b 5x4) SR Tendulkar 6* (16b 1x4)

  42.1 Oram to Dravid, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
        defended carefully
  42.2 Oram to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
        off, left well alone
  42.3 Oram to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, Dravid watchfully
        lets the ball go
  42.4 Oram to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
        off, driven to cover
  42.5 Oram to Dravid, no run, just short of a length, once again, and
        just outside the off, defended with a straight bat
  42.6 Oram to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, driven to cover

End of over 43 (maiden) India 119/2
JDP Oram 13-5-27-0 - GMDC End
SR Tendulkar 6* (16b 1x4) R Dravid 40* (94b 5x4)

  43.1 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, pushed through quicker on the off,
        defended carefully back down the wicket
  43.2 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, driven to cover
        off the front foot
  43.3 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, arm ball, on the off, Tendulkar
        defends awkwardly and the inside edge goes off the boot to the off
        side
  43.4 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
        carefully
  43.5 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up and on the off, worked away
        to mid on
  43.6 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, flat and on the off, defended

End of over 44 (maiden) India 119/2
DL Vettori 12-4-28-1 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 40* (94b 5x4) SR Tendulkar 6* (22b 1x4)

Match State: Drinks

  44.1 Styris to Dravid, no run
  44.2 Styris to Dravid, no run
  44.3 Styris to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, defended
  44.4 Styris to Dravid, no run
  44.5 Styris to Dravid, one run
  44.6 Styris to Tendulkar, no run

End of over 45 (1 run) India 120/2
SB Styris 7-2-21-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 41* (99b 5x4) SR Tendulkar 6* (23b 1x4)

  45.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, well flighted and on the off, defended
  45.2 Vettori to Dravid, FOUR, tossed up but a bit too short and too
        wide, Dravid leans back and places the ball brilliantly in front
        of cover, cracking hit for four
  45.3 Vettori to Dravid, no run
  45.4 Vettori to Dravid, one run, tossed up and outside the off, square
        driven for a single
  45.5 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, short and a bit of width, cut to
        point
  45.6 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up a lot, very full, on the
        stumps, Tendulkar eases the ball through cover

End of over 46 (5 runs) India 125/2
DL Vettori 13-4-33-1 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 46* (103b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 6* (25b 1x4)

  46.1 Styris to Dravid, one run, just short of a length and on the off,
        the ball comes in a touch off the wicket, worked away to the on
        side
  46.2 Styris to Tendulkar, no run, short ball, ducked well under, Styris
        banging the ball in short at his pace is unlikely to cause any
        problems
  46.3 Styris to Tendulkar, one run, once again a bit short, the line and
        length is better this time and Tendulkar has to watchfully tucked
        the ball away to the on side
  46.4 Styris to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        patted to the on side
  46.5 Styris to Dravid, no run, fuller and outside the off, driven to
        point
  46.6 Styris to Dravid, no run, short ball down the leg side, left alone

End of over 47 (2 runs) India 127/2
SB Styris 8-2-23-0 - GMDC End
SR Tendulkar 7* (27b 1x4) R Dravid 47* (107b 6x4)

  47.1 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted and on the off, driven
        to mid off
  47.2 Vettori to Tendulkar, one run, fullish and on the pads, whipped
        away through square leg
  47.3 Vettori to Dravid, one run, on the pads, worked away through the on
        side
  47.4 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run
  47.5 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, far outside the leg stump, Vetori
        bowling from over the wicket now, left alone
  47.6 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, again far outside the legs, Vettori
        aiming for the rough, Tendulkar pads away

End of over 48 (2 runs) India 129/2
DL Vettori 14-4-35-1 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 48* (108b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 8* (32b 1x4)

  48.1 Styris to Dravid, no run, good length ball on the off, defended
  48.2 Styris to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, driven off the back foot to cover
  48.3 Styris to Dravid, two runs, overpitched and on the off, Dravid sees
        it early and drives through midwicket, that is Dravid's half
        century! quality innings this
  48.4 Styris to Dravid, one run, short ball this time and Dravid pulls
        magnificently, there's a man on the fence though, just a single
  48.5 Styris to Tendulkar, no run, short ball, Tendulkar has none of it
        and ducks
  48.6 Styris to Tendulkar, no run, slower ball, full and on the off,
        defended carefully

End of over 49 (3 runs) India 132/2
SB Styris 9-2-26-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 51* (112b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 8* (34b 1x4)

  49.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, far outside the leg stump, left alone
  49.2 Vettori to Dravid, no run
  49.3 Vettori to Dravid, no run, full and far down the leg side, kicked
        away
  49.4 Vettori to Dravid, no run, again from opver the wicket into the
        pads, kicked away
  49.5 Vettori to Dravid, one run, flat and on the pads, tucked around the
        corner
  49.6 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run

End of over 50 (1 run) India 133/2
DL Vettori 15-4-36-1 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 52* (117b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 8* (35b 1x4)

  50.1 Styris to Dravid, one run, short and a bit of width, pushed past
        the man at cover off the back foot
  50.2 Styris to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        played back down the wicket with the full face of the bat
  50.3 Styris to Tendulkar, no run
  50.4 Styris to Tendulkar, OUT: full and outside the off, a slower
        delivery, Tendulkar falls for the trap and reaches out for that
        ball, the edge goes straight to Astle at slip who takes a sharp
        catch

       India 134/3, Partnership of 27
       SR Tendulkar  c Astle b Styris  8 (38b 1x4 0x6)
       R Dravid 53* (118b 6x4) SB Styris 9.4-2-27-1

       That is a key wicket for New Zealand - and amazingly Tendulkar
        falls for the trap against the bowling of Styris
       Imaginative captaincy and bowling from New Zealand, top stuff this
       Laxman is the new man in
  50.5 Styris to Laxman, no run, short ball first up from Styris, ducked
        under
  50.6 Styris to Laxman, no run, slower one on the off, Laxman sees it
        early and defends

End of over 51 (1 run) India 134/3
SB Styris 10-2-27-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 53* (118b 6x4) VVS Laxman 0* (2b)

  51.1 Vettori to Dravid, one run, tossed up and outside the off, driven
        wide of point for a single
  51.2 Vettori to Laxman, no run, full and on the pads, tucked away to mid
        on
  51.3 Vettori to Laxman, one run, quicker, flat and straight, inside
        edged to the on side for a quick single
  51.4 Vettori to Dravid, no run, slow and on the off, defended carefully
  51.5 Vettori to Dravid, no run, full toss on the pads, patted away
  51.6 Vettori to Dravid, no run, flat and on the off, defended carefully

End of over 52 (2 runs) India 136/3
DL Vettori 16-4-38-1 - Adani Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 1* (4b) R Dravid 54* (122b 6x4)

  52.1 Styris to Laxman, no run, short ball, left well alone
  52.2 Styris to Laxman, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        played back down the wicket
  52.3 Styris to Laxman, two runs, just short of a length and on the off,
        drifting onto the pads, Laxman whips the ball wristily through
        midwicket
  52.4 Styris to Laxman, no run, outside the off and full, driven to point
  52.5 Styris to Laxman, one run, short and on the pads, whipped away to
        deep backward square leg
  52.6 Styris to Dravid, one run, slower ball outside the off, eased
        through point

End of over 53 (4 runs) India 140/3
SB Styris 11-2-31-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 55* (123b 6x4) VVS Laxman 4* (9b)

  53.1 Vettori to Dravid, one run
  53.2 Vettori to Laxman, no run
  53.3 Vettori to Laxman, no run
  53.4 Vettori to Laxman, no run
  53.5 Vettori to Laxman, no run
  53.6 Vettori to Laxman, no run

End of over 54 (5 runs) India 141/3
DL Vettori 17-4-39-1 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 56* (124b 6x4) VVS Laxman 4* (14b)

  54.1 Oram to Dravid, no run
  54.2 Oram to Dravid, no run
  54.3 Oram to Dravid, no run
  54.4 Oram to Dravid, no run
  54.5 Oram to Dravid, no run
  54.6 Oram to Dravid, no run

End of over 55 (maiden) India 141/3
JDP Oram 14-6-27-0 - GMDC End
VVS Laxman 4* (14b) R Dravid 56* (130b 6x4)

  55.1 Vettori to Laxman, no run
  55.2 Vettori to Laxman, no run
  55.3 Vettori to Laxman, no run
  55.4 Vettori to Laxman, no run
  55.5 Vettori to Laxman, no run
  55.6 Vettori to Laxman, no run

End of over 56 (maiden) India 141/3
DL Vettori 18-5-39-1 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 56* (130b 6x4) VVS Laxman 4* (20b)

  56.1 Oram to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and far outside the
        off, Dravid dways well out of the way of that one
  56.2 Oram to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off stump, driven to
        cover
  56.3 Oram to Dravid, no run, another short one banged in, Dravid this
        time goes for the pull, there's a bit of extra bounce and the ball
        goes over the bat to the keeper
  56.4 Oram to Dravid, no run, good length ball on the off, driven to mid
        on
  56.5 Oram to Dravid, one run, again a good length ball on the stumps,
        driven just wide of mid on
  56.6 Oram to Laxman, no run, full and speared in on he off, attempted
        yorker, well dug out

End of over 57 (1 run) India 142/3
JDP Oram 15-6-28-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 57* (135b 6x4) VVS Laxman 4* (21b)

  57.1 Vettori to Dravid, one run, on the pads and full, worked away to
        the on side for a single
  57.2 Vettori to Laxman, no run, slower, held back a touch, well
        flighted, defended to the off side
  57.3 Vettori to Laxman, two runs, short and a bit of width, Laxman waits
        on the ball and cuts it late through cover point
  57.4 Vettori to Laxman, no run, over the wicket to Laxman, into the
        rough, Laxman kicks the ball away
  57.5 Vettori to Laxman, no run, fuller and on the pads, defened back
        down the wicket to the bowler
  57.6 Vettori to Laxman, FOUR, tossed up and on the stumps, Laxman gets
        to the pitch of the ball and drives brilliantls past the bowler to
        the long on fence, what a way to end the session! Classic VVS
        Laxman this

End of over 58 (7 runs) India 149/3
DL Vettori 19-5-46-1 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 58* (136b 6x4) VVS Laxman 10* (26b 1x4)

       End of the second session's play at Ahmedabad.
       India have moved on to 149 for 3 but New Zealand will be happy with
        the last session
       Tendulkar (8) was dismissed and not too many runs were added
       Join us again after the tea break, in 20 minutes for all the action
        from the final session

Match State: Tea - Day 1

       For the moment, this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off,
        see you again in about 20 minutes!
       Welcome back, the players are now coming out to the middle for the
        last session of the day
  58.1 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, defended carefully off the back foot
  58.2 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, played at and missed, through to the keeper
  58.3 Tuffey to Dravid, no run
  58.4 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, short and quick, just outside the off,
        ducked under
  58.5 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, full this time and on the off, Dravid
        drives well back to the bowler
  58.6 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, driven well but straight to the man at point

End of over 59 (maiden) India 149/3
DR Tuffey 14-2-42-1 - GMDC End
VVS Laxman 10* (26b 1x4) R Dravid 58* (142b 6x4)

  59.1 Oram to Laxman, no run, overpitched and outside the off, pushed to
        point
  59.2 Oram to Laxman, no run, short ball outside the off, Laxman sways
        out of the way
  59.3 Oram to Laxman, no run
  59.4 Oram to Laxman, one run, on the pads, turned around the corner for
        the single that brings up the 150
  59.5 Oram to Dravid, one run, on the middle and leg again, just short of
        a good lenbgth, whipped through midwicket
  59.6 Oram to Laxman, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the off,
        Laxman gets into great position and drives on the up through
        cover, cracking shot that!

End of over 60 (6 runs) India 155/3
JDP Oram 16-6-34-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 59* (143b 6x4) VVS Laxman 15* (31b 2x4)

  60.1 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, driven off the back foot towards cover
  60.2 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, again just short of a length and on the
        off, defended carefully
  60.3 Tuffey to Dravid, FOUR, overpitched this time and outside the off,
        driven magnificently through cover, that is a shot of class
  60.4 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, punched off the back foot to cover
  60.5 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, again just short of a good length, this
        time on the off, defended back past the bowler to the on side
  60.6 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, slightly fuller, outside the off, Dravid
        strokes the ball to cover

End of over 61 (4 runs) India 159/3
DR Tuffey 15-2-46-1 - GMDC End
VVS Laxman 15* (31b 2x4) R Dravid 63* (149b 7x4)

  61.1 Oram to Laxman, no run, short ball, ducked well under
  61.2 Oram to Laxman, no run, short ball, very well directed, Laxman
        watches the ball carefully and ducks out of the way
  61.3 Oram to Laxman, no run, and another short one to follow up the
        first one, easily ducked under this time
  61.4 Oram to Laxman, no run, another short one, again left alone
  61.5 Oram to Laxman, no run, four in a row now with the short balls,
        Laxman manfully sways out of the way
  61.6 Oram to Laxman, one run, short of a good length and outside the
        off, Laxman drives wide of point and keeps the strike with the
        single

End of over 62 (1 run) India 160/3
JDP Oram 17-6-35-0 - Adani Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 16* (37b 2x4) R Dravid 63* (149b 7x4)

  62.1 Tuffey to Laxman, no run, on the off and full, driven wristily to
        mid on
  62.2 Tuffey to Laxman, no run, full again and a touch wider, driven to
        cover
  62.3 Tuffey to Laxman, FOUR, a touch short and drifting onto the pads,
        Laxman takes full toll, he pulls fine, rolling the wrists over the
        ball, top shot that
  62.4 Tuffey to Laxman, one run, short again and on the pads, pulled well
        to the man at midwicket
  62.5 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, a burst of extra pace from Tuffey, he
        bends his back and puts effort into the bouncer, the ball gets up
        nicely and Dravid sways out of the way, good bouncer
  62.6 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, driven to cover

End of over 63 (5 runs) India 165/3
DR Tuffey 16-2-51-1 - GMDC End
VVS Laxman 21* (41b 3x4) R Dravid 63* (151b 7x4)

  63.1 Oram to Laxman, no run, short ball to greet Laxman, left alone
  63.2 Oram to Laxman, one run
  63.3 Oram to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, Dravid defends and
        shouts loudly 'No!' sending Laxman back
  63.4 Oram to Dravid, no run, and another one is banged in short, ducked
        under
  63.5 Oram to Dravid, two runs, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, eased away through cover for a brace
  63.6 Oram to Dravid, no run, far outside the off and a bit fuller, left
        well alone

End of over 64 (3 runs) India 168/3
JDP Oram 18-6-38-0 - Adani Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 22* (43b 3x4) R Dravid 65* (155b 7x4)

  64.1 Tuffey to Laxman, no run, full and on the off, driven back to the
        bowler
  64.2 Tuffey to Laxman, no run, full and on the off, driven to cover with
        an angled bat
  64.3 Tuffey to Laxman, no run, just short of a length and very wide,
        should have been left alone, Laxman goes for a cut and awkwardly
        dabs the ball down to slips
  64.4 Tuffey to Laxman, no run, another short one outside the off, left
        alone to the keeper
  64.5 Tuffey to Laxman, two runs, short ball, terrible pull shot played,
        the ball hits high on the bat and bobs over midwicket, but only
        just! let off for Laxman there
  64.6 Tuffey to Laxman, one run, on the pads and a touch short, pulled
        away to the on side, the fielder runs across and saves the
        boundary

End of over 65 (3 runs) India 171/3
DR Tuffey 17-2-54-1 - GMDC End
VVS Laxman 25* (49b 3x4) R Dravid 65* (155b 7x4)

       McMillan comes into the attack now
  65.1 McMillan to Laxman, no run, full and on the off, driven wristily to
        mid on
  65.2 McMillan to Laxman, no run, short ball outside the off, pulled to
        midwicket
  65.3 McMillan to Laxman, no run, short ball outside the off, left alone
        to hte keeper
  65.4 McMillan to Laxman, no run, again just short of a length and on the
        off, defended to the on side
       Even Craig McMillan gets a bowl ahead of Paul Wiseman, the
        specialist bowler!
  65.5 McMillan to Laxman, no run
  65.6 McMillan to Laxman, no run, driven to cover

End of over 66 (maiden) India 171/3
CD McMillan 1-1-0-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 65* (155b 7x4) VVS Laxman 25* (55b 3x4)

       Styris comes on at the GMDC End and amazingly still no sign of Paul
        Wiseman
  66.1 Styris to Dravid, no run, slower ball on the off, full and
        straight, defended carefully back down the wicket
  66.2 Styris to Dravid, no run, full again and on the off, a bit of
        wobble, defended carefully back down the wicket
  66.3 Styris to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, defended to the on side
  66.4 Styris to Dravid, no run, slower one, the off break, tapped to the
        on side
  66.5 Styris to Dravid, no run, again full and on the off, driven to mid
        on
  66.6 Styris to Dravid, no run, on the off, good length, no pace to play
        with whatsoever, defended

End of over 67 (maiden) India 171/3
SB Styris 12-3-31-1 - GMDC End
VVS Laxman 25* (55b 3x4) R Dravid 65* (161b 7x4)

  67.1 McMillan to Laxman, no run, short ball on the off, defended off the
        back foot to cover
  67.2 McMillan to Laxman, no run, short ball, ducked well under, not
        terribly exciting this
  67.3 McMillan to Laxman, no run, fuller and just outside the off, driven
        beautifully but straight to cover
  67.4 McMillan to Laxman, no run, short and slanted in to the right
        hander, defended watchfully
  67.5 McMillan to Laxman, three runs, short and a bit of width outside
        the off, Laxman stands tall and spanks hte ball through cover off
        the back foot, Vettori gives chase and saves the boundary
  67.6 McMillan to Dravid, no run, short one, Dravid sways easily out of
        the way

End of over 68 (3 runs) India 174/3
CD McMillan 2-1-3-0 - Adani Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 28* (60b 3x4) R Dravid 65* (162b 7x4)

  68.1 Styris to Laxman, no run, slower one outside the off, left alone
        easily
  68.2 Styris to Laxman, no run, just short of a length and on the off, no
        pace on the ball again, punched to mid on
  68.3 Styris to Laxman, no run, fuller this time and on the stumps,
        driven to mid on
  68.4 Styris to Laxman, no run, full and outside the off, stroked to
        cover
  68.5 Styris to Laxman, two runs, on the pads again, not where you bowl
        to Laxman, effortlessly flicked away for a brace
  68.6 Styris to Laxman, no run, slower ball outside the of, defended with
        soft hands

End of over 69 (2 runs) India 176/3
SB Styris 13-3-33-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 65* (162b 7x4) VVS Laxman 30* (66b 3x4)

  69.1 McMillan to Dravid, no run, another one banged in short from
        McMillan, ducked under
       Unusual strategy this, using the slow bowlers to bowl bouncers
  69.2 McMillan to Dravid, one run, tucked away to the on side for a
        single
  69.3 McMillan to Laxman, no run, short and outside the off, Laxman sways
        out of the way with ease
  69.4 McMillan to Laxman, no run, another one banged in really short,
        left well alone
  69.5 McMillan to Laxman, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
        driven to cover
  69.6 McMillan to Laxman, no run, far outside the off, left well alone to
        the keeper

End of over 70 (1 run) India 177/3
CD McMillan 3-1-4-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 66* (164b 7x4) VVS Laxman 30* (70b 3x4)

       A slow session under way here
       The run rate is a mere 2.6 at the moment
  70.1 Styris to Dravid, no run
  70.2 Styris to Dravid, no run, fuller and outside the off, left alone
  70.3 Styris to Dravid, no run, full and far outside the off, left alone
        to the keeper
  70.4 Styris to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, driven back to the bowler who bends low and fields
  70.5 Styris to Dravid, no run, overpitched and outside the off, left
        alone to the keeper
  70.6 Styris to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, driven to cover

End of over 71 (maiden) India 177/3
SB Styris 14-4-33-1 - GMDC End
VVS Laxman 30* (70b 3x4) R Dravid 66* (170b 7x4)

       At long last Paul Wiseman gets a bowl!
  71.1 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, tossed up and on the off, a bit of turn,
        defended to the man under the helmet on the leg side
  71.2 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, outside the off and full, driven back to
        the bowler
  71.3 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, well flighted and on the off, driven to
        the on side
  71.4 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, slower and on the stumps, defended with
        soft hands
  71.5 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, slightly short and Laxman launches into
        the pull, brilliantly fielded at short midwicket
  71.6 Wiseman to Laxman, one run, just the singgle to end over, a good
        beginning for Wiseman

End of over 72 (1 run) India 178/3
PJ Wiseman 1-0-1-0 - Adani Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 31* (76b 3x4) R Dravid 66* (170b 7x4)

Match State: Drinks

  72.1 Styris to Laxman, no run, slower ball on the off, defended
        carefully towards cover
  72.2 Styris to Laxman, FOUR, short ball, drifting onto the pads, no pace
        at all, pulled well to the square leg fence
  72.3 Styris to Laxman, no run
  72.4 Styris to Laxman, no run, low full toss outside the off, a bit
        quicker, stroked to mid off
  72.5 Styris to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, played at, the ball comes off the edge and rolls back down
        the wicket
  72.6 Styris to Laxman, FOUR, short once more, Laxman sees this early and
        pulls brilliantly, another boundary! fine shot that

End of over 73 (8 runs) India 186/3
SB Styris 15-4-41-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 66* (170b 7x4) VVS Laxman 39* (82b 5x4)

  73.1 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, well flighted, slow and on the off,
        defended back down the wicket
  73.2 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, on the pads, tapped away for an easy
        single
  73.3 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, slightly flatter and quicker through the
        air, Laxman defends watchfully
  73.4 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, outside the off and a bit shorter,
        Laxman goes for the cut and misses
  73.5 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, tossed up some more and full, worked
        away to the on side
  73.6 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, outside the off, full, more stout
        defending from Laxman

End of over 74 (1 run) India 187/3
PJ Wiseman 2-0-2-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 67* (172b 7x4) VVS Laxman 39* (86b 5x4)

  74.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, tossed up and on the off, Dravid defends
        watchfully
  74.2 Vettori to Dravid, no run, flatter and drifting onto the pads,
        played at and missed, rapped on the pad
  74.3 Vettori to Dravid, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
        carefully
  74.4 Vettori to Dravid, one run, on the pads and a touch too flat,
        tucked away to the on side for a single
  74.5 Vettori to Laxman, one run, short and a bit of width, cut away
        nicely to the deep for a single
  74.6 Vettori to Dravid, one run, full, flighted, floated in on the pads,
        flicked fine for a single

End of over 75 (3 runs) India 190/3
DL Vettori 20-5-49-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 69* (177b 7x4) VVS Laxman 40* (87b 5x4)

  75.1 Wiseman to Dravid, no run
  75.2 Wiseman to Dravid, two runs, short and outside the off, Dravid
        places the ball through the gap between point and cover and gets
        two
  75.3 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, flatter and full, on the off, defended
        carefully
  75.4 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, outside the off, a bit of flight, full,
        defended
  75.5 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, flat and on the off, defended watchfully
  75.6 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, no danger to
        the batsman, Dravid kicks the ball away

End of over 76 (2 runs) India 192/3
PJ Wiseman 3-0-4-0 - Adani Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 40* (87b 5x4) R Dravid 71* (183b 7x4)

  76.1 Vettori to Laxman, three runs, tossed up and full, Laxman makes a
        bit of room and drives inside out through covers, beautiful timing
        and placement
  76.2 Vettori to Dravid, no run, full and straight, hit hard but straight
        to mid off
  76.3 Vettori to Dravid, no run, slower and on the stumps, defended
        carefully to the on side
  76.4 Vettori to Dravid, two runs, tossed up once more, attempted arm
        ball, driven through cover for a brace
  76.5 Vettori to Dravid, no run, driven back past the bowler to mid on
  76.6 Vettori to Dravid, FOUR, short and a bit of width, punched
        magnificently through cover, Daryl Tuffey runs around and dives,
        it's a brilliant save but the ball is lodged under his body and he
        slides on to the ropes

End of over 77 (9 runs) India 201/3
DL Vettori 21-5-58-1 - GMDC End
VVS Laxman 43* (88b 5x4) R Dravid 77* (188b 8x4)

  77.1 Wiseman to Laxman, one run
  77.2 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, defended
        carefully
  77.3 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, well flighted and on the off, Dravid
        comes down the wicket and drives to cover
  77.4 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, just short of a length this time and
        Dravid has time to work the ball away through square leg
  77.5 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, outside the off, flatter, full, defended
  77.6 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, fuller still and on the off, defended

End of over 78 (2 runs) India 203/3
PJ Wiseman 4-0-6-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 78* (191b 8x4) VVS Laxman 44* (91b 5x4)

  78.1 Vettori to Dravid, FOUR, short and just enough width, Dravid makes
        room and drives brilliantly off the back foot, the placement is
        great and the ball races to the fence
  78.2 Vettori to Dravid, one run, short and a bit of width, eased through
        the cover region
  78.3 Vettori to Laxman, no run, well flighted, slower and on the off,
        defended carefully back down the wicket
  78.4 Vettori to Laxman, no run, again outside the off, left alone to the
        keeper
  78.5 Vettori to Laxman, one run, full toss on the middle and leg, driven
        hard past the bowler, mid on dives and saves a certain boundary
  78.6 Vettori to Dravid, no run, full again and on the stumps, driven
        back to the bowler

End of over 79 (6 runs) India 209/3
DL Vettori 22-5-64-1 - GMDC End
VVS Laxman 45* (94b 5x4) R Dravid 83* (194b 9x4)

  79.1 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, flat and on the pads, worked away o the
        on side
  79.2 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, tossed up a bit more, no temptation for
        Laxman who defends carefully
  79.3 Wiseman to Laxman, one run, flatter this time and drifting onto the
        pads, pulled through midwicket
  79.4 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, on the off, worked through the on side,
        yet another good single
  79.5 Wiseman to Laxman, no run
  79.6 Wiseman to Laxman, no run

End of over 80 (2 runs) India 211/3
PJ Wiseman 5-0-8-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 84* (195b 9x4) VVS Laxman 46* (99b 5x4)

       And the new ball is taken...
  80.1 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, outside the off, a bit of away swing from
        Tuffey, Dravid leaves the ball alone
  80.2 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, outside the off again and left alone to
        the keeper, a bit more swing and carry with the new ball
  80.3 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, fuller and on the pads, Dravid shapes to
        flick but misses and is hit on the pad
  80.4 Tuffey to Dravid, no run
  80.5 Tuffey to Dravid, legbye: one run, on the pads and full again, this
        time the ball goes off the pad down to fine leg
  80.6 Tuffey to Laxman, no run, outside the off and full, left well alone

End of over 81 (1 run, maiden) India 212/3
DR Tuffey 18-3-54-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 84* (200b 9x4) VVS Laxman 46* (100b 5x4)

  81.1 Oram to Dravid, no run, outside the off, full, no swing movement,
        left alone to the keeper
  81.2 Oram to Dravid, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, not the
        place to bowl to Dravid, he leans into the shot and plays a
        flowing cover drive, this has been a feature of Dravid's batting
        today, fantastic shot
  81.3 Oram to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
        left alone
  81.4 Oram to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        defended back down the wicket
  81.5 Oram to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, defended carefully
        back to the off side
  81.6 Oram to Dravid, FOUR, short and wide, don't bowl there to Dravid at
        any point, he goes back and absolotely bludgeons the ball through
        cover with a fere swing of the bat!

End of over 82 (8 runs) India 220/3
JDP Oram 19-6-46-0 - Adani Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 46* (100b 5x4) R Dravid 92* (206b 11x4)

  82.1 Tuffey to Laxman, no run
  82.2 Tuffey to Laxman, FOUR, short ball banged in, Laxman sees the
        opportunity and pulls, the timing and placement are excellent and
        the ball runs away to the midwicket fence! That is Laxman's 50
  82.3 Tuffey to Laxman, no run, quicker, shorter and way down the leg
        side, Laxman leaves it alone without so much as looking at it
  82.4 Tuffey to Laxman, two runs, on the off, just short of a good
        length, Laxman waits on the ball and plays a beautiful on drive at
        the last moment, a shot of true class
  82.5 Tuffey to Laxman, one run, fuller and on the stumps, worked to the
        on side
  82.6 Tuffey to Dravid, three runs, just short of a good length and
        outside the off, stroked magnificently through covers, lovely shot
        there from Dravid

End of over 83 (10 runs) India 230/3
DR Tuffey 19-3-64-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 95* (207b 11x4) VVS Laxman 53* (105b 6x4)

  83.1 Oram to Dravid, one run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, Dravid eases the ball through pointm he's now within one
        boundary hit of a hundred
  83.2 Oram to Laxman, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps,
        Laxman defends carefully
  83.3 Oram to Laxman, one run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, Laxman stands tall and drives off the back foot, good diving
        save at backward point saves three
  83.4 Oram to Dravid, one run, full and on the middle and leg, dabbed to
        the on side for a quick single
  83.5 Oram to Laxman, no run, short ball, Laxman ducks under it with ease
  83.6 Oram to Laxman, no run, fuller and on the off, Laxman defends
        carefully

End of over 84 (3 runs) India 233/3
JDP Oram 20-6-49-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 97* (209b 11x4) VVS Laxman 54* (109b 6x4)

  84.1 Tuffey to Dravid, no run
  84.2 Tuffey to Dravid, no run
  84.3 Tuffey to Dravid, two runs, short and outside the off, Dravid plays
        a fierce pull, McMillan dives and saves brilliantly at square leg
  84.4 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, defended carefully
  84.5 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, slower one outside the off, defended
        patiently
  84.6 Tuffey to Dravid, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the off,
        Dravid rocks back and plays a brilliant drive, the ball beats the
        fielder and Dravid has yet another Test century to his name!

End of over 85 (6 runs) India 239/3
DR Tuffey 20-3-70-1 - GMDC End
VVS Laxman 54* (109b 6x4) R Dravid 103* (215b 12x4)

       It's been an innings of high quality from Dravid. Slow at times but
        beautiful on a slow wicket where the ball is not coming onto the
        bat
  85.1 Oram to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
        off, flashed to point
  85.2 Oram to Laxman, no run, short ball, almost a half-tracker, ducked
        easily under
  85.3 Oram to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        stumps, driven back to he bowler
  85.4 Oram to Laxman, no run, yet another short one banged in, easily
        eveaded
  85.5 Oram to Laxman, no run, on the off and full, driven to cover
  85.6 Oram to Laxman, no run, good length ball on the stumps, played back
        to the bowler, Oram fields and throws back to the keeper

End of over 86 (maiden) India 239/3
JDP Oram 21-7-49-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 103* (215b 12x4) VVS Laxman 54* (115b 6x4)

  86.1 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, driven off the back foot to cover
  86.2 Tuffey to Dravid, one run, on the pads, flicked away to deep fine
        leg
  86.3 Tuffey to Laxman, one run, full and on the off, driven through the
        on side
  86.4 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, defended back down
        te wicket to the bowler
  86.5 Tuffey to Dravid, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, not sensible
        to bowl there to either of these two, flicked magnificently to the
        fine leg fence
  86.6 Tuffey to Dravid, one run, just short of a length and on the pads,
        tapped to the on side

End of over 87 (7 runs) India 246/3
DR Tuffey 21-3-77-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 109* (220b 13x4) VVS Laxman 55* (116b 6x4)

  87.1 Oram to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, defended
  87.2 Oram to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and on the pads,
        defended to the on side
  87.3 Oram to Dravid, (noball) no run, full and outside the off, left
        alone and hello hello, there's the first no-ball of the day!
  87.3 Oram to Dravid, no run, fuller and on the stumps, defended back
        down th wicket
  87.4 Oram to Dravid, no run, short ball outside the off, left well alone
  87.5 Oram to Dravid, no run

End of over 88 (1 run) India 247/3
JDP Oram 22-7-50-0 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 55* (116b 6x4) R Dravid 109* (226b 13x4)

       In his eagerness umpire Rudi Koertzen has called over after just
        five balls (and one no-ball) were bowled!
  87.6 Oram to Dravid, no run

End of over 88 (1 run) India 247/3
JDP Oram 22-7-50-0 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 55* (116b 6x4) R Dravid 109* (227b 13x4)

  88.1 McMillan to Laxman, one run, short ball on te pads, pulled away
  88.2 McMillan to Dravid, no run, overpitched and on the off, driven to
        cover
  88.3 McMillan to Dravid, one run, aghain on the pads and a bit short,
        pulled down to fine leg
  88.4 McMillan to Laxman, no run
  88.5 McMillan to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, played down to point with a horizontal bat
  88.6 McMillan to Laxman, no run, full and on the stumps, attempted
        yorker, well dug out

End of over 89 (2 runs) India 249/3
CD McMillan 4-1-6-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 110* (229b 13x4) VVS Laxman 56* (120b 6x4)

       Last over of the day coming up
  89.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, low full toss from Vettori starting the
        final over, defended back to the bowler
  89.2 Vettori to Dravid, no run, fuller and on the stumps, defended with
        a straight bat
  89.3 Vettori to Dravid, no run, tossed up a bit more and outside the
        off, driven to cover
  89.4 Vettori to Dravid, no run, full once more and on the off, defended
        carefully
  89.5 Vettori to Dravid, no run, on the pads, defended carefully back
        down the wicket
       Here's the last ball of the first day coming up
  89.6 Vettori to Dravid, no run, over the wicket, on the pads, defended
        back down the wicket and with that the day's play comes to an end

End of over 90 (maiden) India 249/3
DL Vettori 23-6-64-1 - Adani Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 56* (120b 6x4) R Dravid 110* (235b 13x4)

Match State: Stumps - Day 1

       It's been a good first day's play at Ahmedabad
       India are 249 for 3, with Dravid on 110 and Laxman on 56 at the end
        of the day.
       New Zealand will be just a touch disappointed at not having picked
        up too many wickets
       For both teams, though, the second day is vital. Wisden Cricinfo
        will be there, ball-by-ball and live, be sure to join us then
       Till tomorrow, when play starts at 0930 local time, 0400 GMT, it's
        a very good evening to you all from the Wisden Cricinfo team
       Be sure to stay at the site for all the news, views and comment
        from this Test match
       Till tomorrow, this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off!
       If you have any feedback about our coverage feel free to write in
        at comms@cricinfo.com
       Welcome to the second day's play at Ahmedabad
  90.1 Tuffey to Laxman, no run, defended to the off side
  90.2 Tuffey to Laxman, no run, good length ball, defended to mid off by
        Laxman
  90.3 Tuffey to Laxman, no run, short and wide outside the off stump, cut
        straight to the fielder
  90.4 Tuffey to Laxman, FOUR, short outside off stump again, laxman plays
        a classical back foot cover drive for four
  90.5 Tuffey to Laxman, no run, short and wide again, laxman pushes
        firmly but straight to the fielder
  90.6 Tuffey to Laxman, no run, good length ball outside off stump,firmly
        pushed to the extra cover fielder

End of over 91 (4 runs) India 253/3
DR Tuffey 22-3-81-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 110* (235b 13x4) VVS Laxman 60* (126b 7x4)

  91.1 Oram to Dravid, no run, good length ball, outside off stump,
        carefully defended to the off side
  91.2 Oram to Dravid, one run, good length ball, outside off stump cut
        away to the off side
  91.3 Oram to Laxman, no run, short of a good length outside off stump,
        middled to the on side
  91.4 Oram to Laxman, no run, short and wide of off stump, pushed firmly
        to extra coverr
  91.5 Oram to Laxman, no run, short and slightly wide of off stump,
        laxman pushes it firmly to the off side
  91.6 Oram to Laxman, no run, fuller length, on the stumps, defended
        confidently to the cover fielder

End of over 92 (1 run) India 254/3
JDP Oram 23-7-51-0 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 111* (237b 13x4) VVS Laxman 60* (130b 7x4)

  92.1 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, full length ball on the stumps, defended
        carefully back to the bowler
  92.2 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, short of a good length, driven firmly to
        the mid off fielder
  92.3 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, good length ball on the stumps, defended
        firmly to the on side
  92.4 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, full length ball on the stumps, Dravid
        blocks it confidently to the off side
  92.5 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, full length ball on the pads, Dravid
        looks to flick it to the on side, straight to the fielder
  92.6 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, good length ball, defended firmly to the
        off-side

End of over 93 (maiden) India 254/3
DR Tuffey 23-4-81-1 - GMDC End
VVS Laxman 60* (130b 7x4) R Dravid 111* (243b 13x4)

  93.1 Oram to Laxman, no run, played firmly on the on side, straight to
        the fielder
  93.2 Oram to Laxman, no run, pitched up on the off stump, laxman watches
        it carefully on to the bat and plays it to the off side
  93.3 Oram to Laxman, no run, banged in short, Laxman gets out of the way
        and leaves it for the keeper
  93.4 Oram to Laxman, no run, good length ball on off stump, Laxman
        drives it firmly to mid-on
  93.5 Oram to Laxman, no run, good length ball on off-stump, defended to
        the off side
  93.6 Oram to Laxman, no run, well pitched up on off-stump,pushed firmly
        past the bowler to mid-off

End of over 94 (maiden) India 254/3
JDP Oram 24-8-51-0 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 111* (243b 13x4) VVS Laxman 60* (136b 7x4)

  94.1 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, well pitched up on the stumps, shaping in
        and wraps Dravid on the pads, huge appeal for leg before, turned
        down
  94.2 Tuffey to Dravid, FOUR, outside off stump, cover driven for four
  94.3 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, full length on off stump, defended
        carefully
  94.4 Tuffey to Dravid, one run, full length on leg stump, turned away to
        mid-wicket
  94.5 Tuffey to Laxman, no run, full length ball on leg stump, driven
        firmly to mid-on, fielded well
  94.6 Tuffey to Laxman, no run, short of a good length, shaping in,
        Laxman defends it to the on side

End of over 95 (5 runs) India 259/3
DR Tuffey 24-4-86-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 116* (247b 14x4) VVS Laxman 60* (138b 7x4)

  95.1 Oram to Dravid, no run, pitched on off stump, defended to the on
        side
  95.2 Oram to Dravid, one run, short outside off stump, cover driven for
        a single
  95.3 Oram to Laxman, no run, defended to the off side
  95.4 Oram to Laxman, no run, short of a good length, pushed firmly to
        mid on
  95.5 Oram to Laxman, no run, fulller length ball, middled to the off
        side, straight to the fielder
  95.6 Oram to Laxman, no run, good length ball on the stumps, laxman
        watches the ball onto the bat and pushes firmly to mid-off

End of over 96 (1 run) India 260/3
JDP Oram 25-8-52-0 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 117* (249b 14x4) VVS Laxman 60* (142b 7x4)

  96.1 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, on the pads, dravid plays it tothe on
        side
  96.2 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, dravid goes for the cut, straight to the
        fielder
  96.3 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, good length ball, drifting into the pads,
        pushed firmly to the mid-on fielder
  96.4 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, full length ball on off stump, driven
        crisply straight to the fielder
  96.5 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, wide outside off stump, driven straight
        to the fielder
  96.6 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, pitched on off stump, defended carefull
        to the off side

End of over 97 (maiden) India 260/3
DR Tuffey 25-5-86-1 - GMDC End
VVS Laxman 60* (142b 7x4) R Dravid 117* (255b 14x4)

  97.1 Vettori to Laxman, no run, on the stumps, defended to the on side
  97.2 Vettori to Laxman, FOUR, short and wide of off-stump, turned and
        bounced, edged to third man for four
  97.3 Vettori to Laxman, no run, fuller length ball, defended to the on
        side
  97.4 Vettori to Laxman, no run, pushed through faster, defended
        carefully
  97.5 Vettori to Laxman, OUT: well flighted and on the stumps, Laxman
        comes down the wicket qand drives on the up, he cannot clear mid
        on and Wiseman pouches the catch. Important wicket for New Zealand

       India 264/4, Partnership of 130
       VVS Laxman  c Wiseman b Vettori  64 (147b 8x4 0x6)
       R Dravid 117* (255b 14x4) DL Vettori 23.5-6-68-2

       Ganguly is the new batsman
  97.6 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, fuller and flatter,
        defended towards slip with an angled bat

End of over 98 (4 runs) India 264/4
DL Vettori 24-6-68-2 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 117* (255b 14x4) SC Ganguly 0* (1b)

  98.1 Tuffey to Dravid, FOUR, over pitched and on the pads, clipped for a
        boundary
  98.2 Tuffey to Dravid, one run, pitched up, driven wide of mid-on and
        scampers through a single
  98.3 Tuffey to Ganguly, no run, defended to the cover fielder,
        cautiously played
  98.4 Tuffey to Ganguly, no run, short outside off-stump, defended
        carefully to the off side
  98.5 Tuffey to Ganguly, no run, pitched wide outside off stump, left
        alone to the keeper
  98.6 Tuffey to Ganguly, no run, short ball, beats the batsman, good
        carry to the keeper

End of over 99 (5 runs) India 269/4
DR Tuffey 26-5-91-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 122* (257b 15x4) SC Ganguly 0* (5b)

  99.1 Vettori to Dravid, one run, pitched on middle and leg, turned away
        for a single
  99.2 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, well flighted, driven firmly back to
        the bowler
  99.3 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, pitched just outside off stump,
        defended carefully
  99.4 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, short and faster, played into the pitch
        and to the fielder
  99.5 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, pushed through and on the stumps,
        defended firmly
  99.6 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, well flighted outside off stump, padded
        away to the off side

End of over 100 (1 run) India 270/4
DL Vettori 25-6-69-2 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 123* (258b 15x4) SC Ganguly 0* (10b)

 100.1 Oram to Dravid, no run, outside off stump, good length abll,
        defended back to the bowler
 100.2 Oram to Dravid, no run, good length ball outside the off stump,
        played straight to the fielder on the off side
 100.3 Oram to Dravid, no run, well pitched up, pushed to the off-side
 100.4 Oram to Dravid, one run, short and wide of off stump, pulled away
        towards mid-wicket
 100.5 Oram to Ganguly, no run, good length ball on off stump, defended
        back to the bowler
 100.6 Oram to Ganguly, no run, fuller length, just outside off stump,
        played on the off side

End of over 101 (1 run) India 271/4
JDP Oram 26-8-53-0 (1nb) - GMDC End
R Dravid 124* (262b 15x4) SC Ganguly 0* (12b)

 101.1 Styris to Dravid, no run, slower ball on off stump, driven to mid-
        on
 101.2 Styris to Dravid, one run, short and wide outside off stump, cut
        away square
 101.3 Styris to Ganguly, FOUR, short outside off stump, cut crisply to
        the boundary
 101.4 Styris to Ganguly, no run, short and wide again, cut straight to
        the gully fielder
 101.5 Styris to Ganguly, no run, dug in short, Ganguly ducks and let the
        ball through to the keeper
 101.6 Styris to Ganguly, one run, short on the off stump, pulled away to
        the deep mid-wicket fielder

End of over 102 (6 runs) India 277/4
SB Styris 16-4-47-1 - Adani Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 5* (16b 1x4) R Dravid 125* (264b 15x4)

 102.1 Oram to Ganguly, no run, good length ball, defended firmly back to
        the bowler
 102.2 Oram to Ganguly, no run, short ball on the stumps, batsman lets the
        ball go
 102.3 Oram to Ganguly, no run, well pitched up outside off stump, driven
        confidently to extra cover
 102.4 Oram to Ganguly, one run, good length ball, pushed down to the off
        side and scampers a quick single
 102.5 Oram to Dravid, no run, short, just outside off stump, Dravid gets
        out of the way
 102.6 Oram to Dravid, no run, well pitched up outside off stump,
        classical drive, straight to the cover fielder

End of over 103 (1 run) India 278/4
JDP Oram 27-8-54-0 (1nb) - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 6* (20b 1x4) R Dravid 125* (266b 15x4)

 103.1 Styris to Ganguly, no run, short ball again, left alone by Ganguly
        who ducks under it
 103.2 Styris to Ganguly, no run, short ball, directed towards the ribs,
        Ganguly keeps the ball down
 103.3 Styris to Ganguly, no run, short ball on the stumps again, Ganguly
        turns the ball on the on side straight to the fielder
 103.4 Styris to Ganguly, no run, change of pace, slower ball, fuller
        length, defended carefully back to the bowler
 103.5 Styris to Ganguly, one run, short ball on off stump, short arm jab
        to mid-wicket for a single
 103.6 Styris to Dravid, no run, slower ball on off stump, Dravid defends
        it cautiously on the off side

End of over 104 (1 run) India 279/4
SB Styris 17-4-48-1 - Adani Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 7* (25b 1x4) R Dravid 125* (267b 15x4)

       Drinks on the second morning
       Vettori taken out of the attack after just two overs where he
        picked up the big wicket of Laxman
       Clear plan to bowl short to Ganguly
 104.1 Oram to Ganguly, no run, short ball, Ganguly ducks under it
 104.2 Oram to Ganguly, no run, dug in short again, left alone for the
        keeper
 104.3 Oram to Ganguly, no run, short ball, on middle and leg stump,
        batsman ducks out of the way again
 104.4 Oram to Ganguly, one run, short on off stump, played firmly to mid-
        off and hurriedly taking a single
 104.5 Oram to Dravid, no run, well pitched up outside off stump, Dravid
        lets ot go
 104.6 Oram to Dravid, no run, full length ball on the stumps, defended
        back to the bowler

End of over 105 (1 run) India 280/4
JDP Oram 28-8-55-0 (1nb) - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 8* (29b 1x4) R Dravid 125* (269b 15x4)

 105.1 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, pushed through quickly, defended to the
        on side
 105.2 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, faster one outside off stump, Ganguly
        looks to cut it but misses it completely
 105.3 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, full pitched ball on the stumps, padded
        away to the off side
 105.4 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, quicker ball on middle stump, padded
        back to the bowler
 105.5 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, slower ball, outside off stump, padded
        away to the off side
 105.6 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, pushed through on the stumps, driven to
        mid-on straight to the fielder

End of over 106 (maiden) India 280/4
DL Vettori 26-7-69-2 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 125* (269b 15x4) SC Ganguly 8* (35b 1x4)

 106.1 Oram to Dravid, no run, wide ball, cut straight to the fielder
 106.2 Oram to Dravid, one run, short outside off stump, well controlled
        pull short to mid-wicket
 106.3 Oram to Ganguly, no run, short ball on the stumps, defended down to
        mid-off
 106.4 Oram to Ganguly, FOUR, shot ball again, pulled away to the square
        leg fence for four
 106.5 Oram to Ganguly, no run, short ball again,Ganguly ducks under it
 106.6 Oram to Ganguly, no run, short of a good length, outside off stump,
        defended straight back to the bowler

End of over 107 (5 runs) India 285/4
JDP Oram 29-8-60-0 (1nb) - GMDC End
R Dravid 126* (271b 15x4) SC Ganguly 12* (39b 2x4)

 107.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, pushed through by Vettori, defended to
        the off side
 107.2 Vettori to Dravid, two runs, well flighted delivery on middle
        stump, Dravid plays an elegant paddle sweep to fine leg
 107.3 Vettori to Dravid, one run, short ball, Dravid makes room and cuts
        it to the off side
 107.4 Vettori to Ganguly, two runs, short ball outside off stump, glided
        away to the vacant third man area
 107.5 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, slightly slower, Ganguly lunges and
        pushed the ball to mid on
 107.6 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, quicker ball on leg stump, defended to
        the on side

End of over 108 (5 runs) India 290/4
DL Vettori 27-7-74-2 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 129* (274b 15x4) SC Ganguly 14* (42b 2x4)

 108.1 Styris to Dravid, FOUR, full pitched ball, cut away for four
 108.2 Styris to Dravid, FOUR, slower ball, on off stump, classical cover
        drive through extra cover
 108.3 Styris to Dravid, no run, full length again, shaping in, dravid
        pushes firmly to mid-on
 108.4 Styris to Dravid, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
        defended to the cover fielder
 108.5 Styris to Dravid, no run, much fulelr length, attampted yorker,
        pushed back to the fielder
 108.6 Styris to Dravid, no run, good length ball on off stump, defended
        down the pitch back to the bowler

End of over 109 (8 runs) India 298/4
SB Styris 18-4-56-1 - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 14* (42b 2x4) R Dravid 137* (280b 17x4)

 109.1 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, well flighted on the stumps, defended
        to the on side
 109.2 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, slightly shorted in length, Ganguly
        rocks back and defends it down the wicket
 109.3 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, faster ball outside off stump, padded
        away
 109.4 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, driven to mid-on, excellent stop by
        Vettori
 109.5 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, well flighted, wide of off stump,
        padded away on the on side
 109.6 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, pushed through, on the stumps, defended
        to the fielder

End of over 110 (maiden) India 298/4
DL Vettori 28-8-74-2 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 137* (280b 17x4) SC Ganguly 14* (48b 2x4)

 110.1 Styris to Dravid, one run, full length, driven to mid-on and
        scamper through for a single
 110.2 Styris to Ganguly, one run, short ball, turned away on the on side
 110.3 Styris to Dravid, one run, good length ball, turned away towards
        mid-wicket and a quick single
 110.4 Styris to Ganguly, one run, short ball , just outside off stump,
        pulled away to mid-wicket
 110.5 Styris to Dravid, one run, good length ball on off stump, single to
        third man
 110.6 Styris to Ganguly, no run, short ball, left alone for the keeper to
        collect

End of over 111 (5 runs) India 303/4
SB Styris 19-4-61-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 140* (283b 17x4) SC Ganguly 16* (51b 2x4)

 111.1 Vettori to Dravid, bye: two runs, beats dravid and past the slips
 111.2 Vettori to Dravid, one run, on the pads and turned away
 111.3 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, faster ball on off stump, defended to
        the off side
 111.4 Vettori to Ganguly, two runs, pitched on the middle stump and swept
        away to long leg
 111.5 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, pushed through faster and defended back
        to the bowler
 111.6 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, ball kicks up just a bit and Ganguly
        pads it to the on side

End of over 112 (5 runs) India 308/4
DL Vettori 29-8-77-2 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 141* (285b 17x4) SC Ganguly 18* (55b 2x4)

 112.1 Wiseman to Dravid, FOUR, well tossed up, wide outside off stump,
        Dravid crashes the ball through the covers
 112.2 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, tossed up again, dravid defends it back
        to the bowler
 112.3 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, flighted onto middle stump, turned
        straight to the fielder
 112.4 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, short outside off stump, Dravid tries to
        cut it, misses and a huge shout by the keeper, turned down
 112.5 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, pushed through again left alone
 112.6 Wiseman to Dravid, two runs, on the pads, flicked to fine leg for a
        brace

End of over 113 (6 runs) India 314/4
PJ Wiseman 6-0-14-0 - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 18* (55b 2x4) R Dravid 147* (291b 18x4)

 113.1 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, on the off stump, pushed on the on side
 113.2 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, pushed through, ganguly pushes it to
        the off side
 113.3 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, padded away to the off side
 113.4 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, fuller length on middle and leg stump,
        driven to mid-on
 113.5 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, on middle stump and full, driven to
        mid-on again
 113.6 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, short outside off stump, glided away
        past the slips but single not taken as fielder gets around quickly

End of over 114 (maiden) India 314/4
DL Vettori 30-9-77-2 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 147* (291b 18x4) SC Ganguly 18* (61b 2x4)

 114.1 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, short and wide, cut away in the air,
        short of the fielder at point
 114.2 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, drifting on to the pads, turned away
        for a single to mid-wicket
 114.3 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, around the wicket, pushed to the on
        side
 114.4 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, full pitch on middle stump, huge shout
        for leg before, turned down
 114.5 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, full pitched ball, driven firmly to
        extra cover
 114.6 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, full ball on the off stump, carefully
        played back to the bowler

End of over 115 (1 run) India 315/4
PJ Wiseman 7-0-15-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 148* (293b 18x4) SC Ganguly 18* (65b 2x4)

 115.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, full length ball on leg stump, played
        back to the bowler
 115.2 Vettori to Dravid, no run, pitched on middle stump, padded away on
        the off side
 115.3 Vettori to Dravid, one run, full length ball, driven to mid-off for
        a single
 115.4 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, padded away to the off side
 115.5 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, full length ball, Ganguly attempts the
        sweep and misses it
 115.6 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, pitched on the off stump, pushed back
        firmly to the bowler

End of over 116 (1 run) India 316/4
DL Vettori 31-9-78-2 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 149* (296b 18x4) SC Ganguly 18* (68b 2x4)

 116.1 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, flighted on the off stump, pushed to
        mid-on
 116.2 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, turned away to the on side
 116.3 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, well flighted on middle stump, turned
        away behind square to reach his 150
 116.4 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, pitched on off stump,pushed to the off
        side
 116.5 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, glided to third man
 116.6 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, pushed through on middle stump, appeal
        for leg before, turned down

End of over 117 (3 runs) India 319/4
PJ Wiseman 8-0-18-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 151* (300b 18x4) SC Ganguly 19* (70b 2x4)

 117.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, faster ball on leg stump, padded away
 117.2 Vettori to Dravid, no run, pushed through on middle stump, defended
        firmly back to the bowler
 117.3 Vettori to Dravid, one run, full length wide of leg stump, turned
        away for a single
 117.4 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, flighted just outside off stump, left
        alone
 117.5 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, padded to the off side
 117.6 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, flighted on middle and off stump,
        defended back to the bowler

End of over 118 (1 run) India 320/4
DL Vettori 32-9-79-2 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 152* (303b 18x4) SC Ganguly 19* (73b 2x4)

Match State: Lunch - Day 2

       We will be back with live commentary in half an hour
       Your commentator Siddhartha Vaidyanathan signing off
       Welcome back to ball-by-ball commentary on cricinfo.com
       Rahul Dravid and Saurav Ganguly will look to carry on the good work
        done in the morning session
 118.1 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, Wiseman begins proceedings, drifting
        into the pads, pushed to mid-on
 118.2 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, flighted to leg stump, turned to the
        fielder
 118.3 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, turned to the fielder on the on-side
 118.4 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, tossed up on off stump, clipped on the
        on side for a single
 118.5 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, glided to the fielder at short third
        man
 118.6 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, defended to the off-side

End of over 119 (1 run) India 321/4
PJ Wiseman 9-0-19-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 153* (307b 18x4) SC Ganguly 19* (75b 2x4)

 119.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, tossed up wide of leg stump, pushed to
        mid-wicket
 119.2 Vettori to Dravid, one run, flighted up and drifting away, driven
        on the on side
 119.3 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, full pitched outside off stump, padded
        away
 119.4 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, draws the batsman forward and has him
        lunging, driven to mid-on
 119.5 Vettori to Ganguly, one run
 119.6 Vettori to Dravid, no run

End of over 120 (2 runs) India 323/4
DL Vettori 33-9-81-2 - Adani Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 20* (78b 2x4) R Dravid 154* (310b 18x4)

 120.1 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, padded away on the on side
 120.2 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, pushed on the off side
 120.3 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, driven to the covers straight to the
        fielder
 120.4 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, drifting into the pads, padded away on
        the off-side
 120.5 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, defended to the off-side
 120.6 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, Ganguly tries to sweep, hits his pads,
        huge shout for leg before, turned down by the umpire

End of over 121 (1 run) India 324/4
PJ Wiseman 10-0-20-0 - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 21* (84b 2x4) R Dravid 154* (310b 18x4)

 121.1 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, flighted up, driven to mid-on
 121.2 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, faster through the air, left alone
 121.3 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, pitched on the stumps, defended to the
        on-side
 121.4 Vettori to Ganguly, FOUR, tossed up wide outside off stump, Ganguly
        laces it through the covers for four, great shot
 121.5 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, full again, driven back to the bowler
 121.6 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, defended to the on side

End of over 122 (4 runs) India 328/4
DL Vettori 34-9-85-2 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 154* (310b 18x4) SC Ganguly 25* (90b 3x4)

 122.1 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, blocked carefully
 122.2 Wiseman to Dravid, FOUR, well flighted, dravid dances down and hits
        the ball over he bowlers head for a four
 122.3 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, pushed through, turned to the on side
 122.4 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, padded to the off side
 122.5 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, pushed through, defended to the fielder
 122.6 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, defended carefully by Ganguly

End of over 123 (5 runs) India 333/4
PJ Wiseman 11-0-25-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 159* (313b 19x4) SC Ganguly 25* (93b 3x4)

 123.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, short on the stumps, dravid pushes it to
        the off side
 123.2 Vettori to Dravid, one run, turned away to the on side for a single
 123.3 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, full and on the off, sweep palyed and
        muissed, loud shout for the lbw, turned down
 123.4 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, outside the off and full, defended
 123.5 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, slower and outside the off, defended
        watchfully
 123.6 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, full and straight, tucked away to he on
        side

End of over 124 (1 run) India 334/4
DL Vettori 35-9-86-2 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 160* (315b 19x4) SC Ganguly 25* (97b 3x4)

 124.1 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, driven back to the bowler
 124.2 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, clipped to mid-on straight to the
        fielder
 124.3 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, drifted on to the pads, turned away for
        a single
 124.4 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, tossed up, pushed tentatively back to
        the bowler
 124.5 Wiseman to Ganguly, FOUR, full toss on off stump,Ganguly puts it
        away with a flourish
 124.6 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, flight and drift, watchfully played

End of over 125 (5 runs) India 339/4
PJ Wiseman 12-0-30-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 161* (318b 19x4) SC Ganguly 29* (100b 4x4)

 125.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, wide outside leg stump, straight to the
        fielder
 125.2 Vettori to Dravid, one run, pushed through faster, driven to mid-
        off, quick single
 125.3 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, wide outside off stump, padded away
 125.4 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, straighter one, blocked watchfully
 125.5 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, shorter in length, defended back to the
        bowler
 125.6 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, short on off stump, played off the back
        foot straight to the square fielder

End of over 126 (1 run) India 340/4
DL Vettori 36-9-87-2 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 162* (320b 19x4) SC Ganguly 29* (104b 4x4)

 126.1 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, driven to mid-on
 126.2 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, around the wicket, ganguly pushes
        forward wide of the fielder but no run
 126.3 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, on to the pads, ganguly pushes it on
        the on side
 126.4 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, quicker through the air, tentatively
        pushed to the slip region
 126.5 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, drifting into the pads, padded away
 126.6 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, slightly wide of off stump, cut in the
        air, stright to the fielder at point

End of over 127 (1 run) India 341/4
PJ Wiseman 13-0-31-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 163* (321b 19x4) SC Ganguly 29* (109b 4x4)

 127.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, pushed in on the leg stump, driven to
        mid-on
 127.2 Vettori to Dravid, no run, well flighted, Dravid looks to get after
        him, but straight to the bowler
 127.3 Vettori to Dravid, two runs, full outside off stump, cut away for a
        brace
 127.4 Vettori to Dravid, SIX, well tossed up on leg stump, down the track
        and blasted over mid-on
 127.5 Vettori to Dravid, no run, on the pads again, rapped on the pads
 127.6 Vettori to Dravid, no run, short outside off stump, kicked off the
        pitch, Dravid looks to cut, beaten and goes through to the keeper

End of over 128 (8 runs) India 349/4
DL Vettori 37-9-95-2 - Adani Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 29* (109b 4x4) R Dravid 171* (327b 19x4 1x6)

 128.1 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, full length ball, driven to mid-on
 128.2 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, slightly short of a length, Ganguly
        rocks back and turns it to the on side
 128.3 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, drifting into the pads, worked away to
        square leg
 128.4 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, driven confidently to mid-off
 128.5 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, on drive for a single
 128.6 Wiseman to Dravid, FOUR, good length ball outside off stump, swept
        cleanly by dravid, bisects two fielders and races to the fence

End of over 129 (7 runs) India 356/4
PJ Wiseman 14-0-38-0 - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 31* (113b 4x4) R Dravid 176* (329b 20x4 1x6)

 129.1 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, pushed through, stodgily defended
 129.2 Vettori to Ganguly, one run, swept on the leg side
 129.3 Vettori to Dravid, one run, full length, driven crisply to mid-off
 129.4 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, pitched on off stump, raps ganguly on
        the pads, straight to the fielder
 129.5 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, firmly played off the back foot
        straight to the fielder
 129.6 Vettori to Ganguly, one run, full length ball, driven to mid-on

End of over 130 (3 runs) India 359/4
DL Vettori 38-9-98-2 - Adani Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 33* (118b 4x4) R Dravid 177* (330b 20x4 1x6)

 130.1 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, turned away to the on side
 130.2 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, defended to the on side
 130.3 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, driven to the mid-on fielder for a
        single
 130.4 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, full length ball, driven back to the
        bowler
 130.5 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, cut away straight to the fielder
 130.6 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, Ganguly charges down the track, gets a
        bottom edge straight to mid-on

End of over 131 (2 runs) India 361/4
PJ Wiseman 15-0-40-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 178* (332b 20x4 1x6) SC Ganguly 34* (122b 4x4)

 131.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run
 131.2 Vettori to Dravid, no run, full and on the pads, defended
        watchfully to the on side
 131.3 Vettori to Dravid, one run, tossed up and on the of, driven inside
        out to mid off, quick single scampered
 131.4 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, turned away on the on side
 131.5 Vettori to Ganguly, one run, swept to long leg for a single
 131.6 Vettori to Dravid, no run, defended watchfully on the on side

End of over 132 (2 runs) India 363/4
DL Vettori 39-9-100-2 - Adani Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 35* (124b 4x4) R Dravid 179* (336b 20x4 1x6)

 132.1 Styris to Ganguly, no run, driven on the off side
 132.2 Styris to Ganguly, no run, good length, watchfully played on the
        off side
 132.3 Styris to Ganguly, no run, full length ball, driven straight to the
        cover fielder
 132.4 Styris to Ganguly, FOUR, down the leg side, Ganguly gets a bat onto
        it and glides it to the fine leg fence
 132.5 Styris to Ganguly, no run, outside off stump, carefully driven to
        mid-off
 132.6 Styris to Ganguly, no run, defended on the off-side

End of over 133 (4 runs) India 367/4
SB Styris 20-4-65-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 179* (336b 20x4 1x6) SC Ganguly 39* (130b 5x4)

 133.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, driven slowly back to the bowler
 133.2 Vettori to Dravid, no run, cut away, well stopped
 133.3 Vettori to Dravid, no run, defended
 133.4 Vettori to Dravid, FOUR, over mid-on's head
 133.5 Vettori to Dravid, no run, defended on the leg side
 133.6 Vettori to Dravid, one run, dropeed between two fielders on the off
        side and a quick single

End of over 134 (5 runs) India 372/4
DL Vettori 40-9-105-2 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 184* (342b 21x4 1x6) SC Ganguly 39* (130b 5x4)

 134.1 Styris to Dravid, no run, blocked to the leg side
 134.2 Styris to Dravid, no run
 134.3 Styris to Dravid, FOUR, on the middle stump, delicately clipped
        away to fine leg, great shot
 134.4 Styris to Dravid, no run, fuller in length, defended on to the pads
 134.5 Styris to Dravid, no run, defended back to the bowler
 134.6 Styris to Dravid, no run, crisply driven to mid-on, fielder slides
        and stops a run

End of over 135 (4 runs) India 376/4
SB Styris 21-4-69-1 - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 39* (129b 5x4) R Dravid 188* (349b 22x4 1x6)

       Drinks in the afternoon session. Players get a well deserved break
 135.1 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, turned away to the leg side, straight
        to the fielder
 135.2 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, watchfully played
 135.3 Vettori to Ganguly, two runs, sweep to square leg
 135.4 Vettori to Ganguly, one run, fine sweep to backward square leg,
        ball was pitched outside the off stump!
 135.5 Vettori to Dravid, no run, push to mid-off
 135.6 Vettori to Dravid, one run, turned away to the leg side

End of over 136 (4 runs) India 380/4
DL Vettori 41-9-109-2 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 189* (351b 22x4 1x6) SC Ganguly 42* (133b 5x4)

 136.1 Styris to Dravid, no run
 136.2 Styris to Dravid, no run, slower ball, played from bat on to the
        pads
 136.3 Styris to Dravid, one run, driven straight down the ground, wide of
        mid-on
 136.4 Styris to Ganguly, no run, full pitched, blocked to the off side
 136.5 Styris to Ganguly, no run, turned straight to the fielder on the on
        side
 136.6 Styris to Ganguly, one run, short and slightly wide of the stumps,
        pushed in the gap for a single

End of over 137 (2 runs) India 382/4
SB Styris 22-4-71-1 - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 43* (136b 5x4) R Dravid 190* (354b 22x4 1x6)

       Ganguly warned for the second time for running on the pitch
 137.1 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, padded away on the leg side
 137.2 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, driven straight to the fielder, well
        pitched up
 137.3 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, defended on the off side
 137.4 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, driven powerfully, fielder gets his
        hand on it and prevents a sure boundary
 137.5 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, wide of the stumps, nudged on the off
        side for a quick single
 137.6 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, sweeps to get a top edge that lands
        safely in the empty fine leg region

End of over 138 (3 runs) India 385/4
PJ Wiseman 16-0-43-0 - Adani Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 45* (141b 5x4) R Dravid 191* (355b 22x4 1x6)

 138.1 Styris to Ganguly, no run, pushed back to the bowler
 138.2 Styris to Ganguly, no run, slower pace, drifting on to the pads,
        turned straight to the fielder on the leg side
 138.3 Styris to Ganguly, no run, watchfull played on the leg side
 138.4 Styris to Ganguly, no run, pushed to mid-wicket
 138.5 Styris to Ganguly, one run, turnes it to the leg side

End of over 139 (1 run) India 386/4
SB Styris 23-4-72-1 - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 46* (146b 5x4) R Dravid 191* (355b 22x4 1x6)

 139.1 Wiseman to Ganguly, two runs, swept to long leg, well fielded
 139.2 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, cut straight to the fielder
 139.3 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, more air imparted by wiseman, driven to
        mid-off
 139.4 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, powerful on drive, past the diving
        fielder
 139.5 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, outside off stump, swept for a single
 139.6 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, pushed to silly mid-off

End of over 140 (4 runs) India 390/4
PJ Wiseman 17-0-47-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 192* (356b 22x4 1x6) SC Ganguly 49* (151b 5x4)

 140.1 Styris to Dravid, no run, well pitched up, driven to mid-on
 140.2 Styris to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, pushed to the leg side
 140.3 Styris to Dravid, no run, full and wide of the stumps, driven in
        the air slightly, well fielded
 140.4 Styris to Dravid, no run, pushed to point
 140.5 Styris to Dravid, no run, good length ball on the off, defended
        carefully back down the wicket
 140.6 Styris to Dravid, no run, another one defended, end of a tidy
        maiden over

End of over 141 (maiden) India 390/4
SB Styris 24-5-72-1 - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 49* (151b 5x4) R Dravid 192* (362b 22x4 1x6)

 141.1 Wiseman to Ganguly, FOUR, on the pads, Ganguly sweeps and the ball
        goes fine to the fence, that is the Indian captain's 50!
 141.2 Wiseman to Ganguly, FOUR, tossed up and outside the off, Ganguly
        flays it through covers, belligerent shot that
 141.3 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, well flighted and outside the off,
        played down towards cover with soft hands, quick single scampered
 141.4 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, once again tossed up and outside the
        off, eased to long on for an easy single, that's the Indian 400
 141.5 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, fullish and outside the off, nudged
        wide of point
 141.6 Wiseman to Dravid, FOUR, short and a bit of width, Dravid rocks
        back and blasts the ball through cover, expensive over from
        Wiseman - 15 runs came off it!

End of over 142 (15 runs) India 405/4
PJ Wiseman 18-0-62-0 - Adani Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 59* (155b 7x4) R Dravid 197* (364b 23x4 1x6)

 142.1 Styris to Ganguly, one run, played wide of mid on, the single is
        run but Ganguly looks in a spot of bother
 142.2 Styris to Dravid, FOUR, overpitched and on the off, Dravid walks
        across his stumps and nonchalantly flicks through midwicket, what
        a way to bring up a double hundred! Outstanding batting from
        Dravid here
 142.3 Styris to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, jammed down to point
 142.4 Styris to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, defended carefully
 142.5 Styris to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, defended carefully once more
 142.6 Styris to Dravid, one run, a bit outside the off, not quite half
        volley length, Dravid waits on the ball and caresses it through
        covers

End of over 143 (6 runs) India 411/4
SB Styris 25-5-78-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 202* (369b 24x4 1x6) SC Ganguly 60* (156b 7x4)

       Tuffey back in the attack, not surprising, Wiseman's last over went
        for 15
 143.1 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, good length ball on the off, defended
 143.2 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, slightly slower and outside the off,
        quite full, Dravid plays and misses
 143.3 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, fuller and slanting into the lags,
        clipped to the on side
 143.4 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, Dravid defends off the back foot
 143.5 Tuffey to Dravid, two runs, full and on the pads, Dravid flicks
        effortlessly through square leg
 143.6 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, cut down to point

End of over 144 (2 runs) India 413/4
DR Tuffey 27-5-93-1 - Adani Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 60* (156b 7x4) R Dravid 204* (375b 24x4 1x6)

 144.1 Styris to Ganguly, no run, full and on the off, stroked to mid off
 144.2 Styris to Ganguly, no run, full once more, slow, and on the off,
        eased to mid off
 144.3 Styris to Ganguly, FOUR, full once more and on the stumps, Ganguly
        sights the ball early, walks across his stumps and flicks over
        midwicket, one bounce and over the ropes
 144.4 Styris to Ganguly, no run, good length ball on the pads, tucked
        away to the on side
 144.5 Styris to Ganguly, one run, on the pads again, flicked through
        square leg
 144.6 Styris to Dravid, no run, fullish and outside the off, played to
        point

End of over 145 (5 runs) India 418/4
SB Styris 26-5-83-1 - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 65* (161b 8x4) R Dravid 204* (376b 24x4 1x6)

 145.1 Tuffey to Ganguly, no run, well pitched up outside off stump,
        driven in the air between the two fielders
 145.2 Tuffey to Ganguly, no run, driven straight to the fielder
 145.3 Tuffey to Ganguly, no run, good length, watchfully played to extra
        cover
 145.4 Tuffey to Ganguly, no run, wide outside off stump, probing line,
        left alone by Ganguly
 145.5 Tuffey to Ganguly, no run, pushed to mid-on
 145.6 Tuffey to Ganguly, no run, short of good length, Ganguly charges
        down the track, hits it straight to the mid-wickt fielder, end of
        a maiden

End of over 146 (maiden) India 418/4
DR Tuffey 28-6-93-1 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 204* (376b 24x4 1x6) SC Ganguly 65* (167b 8x4)

 146.1 Oram to Dravid, no run, cut straight to point
 146.2 Oram to Dravid, FOUR, made room and lofted it over the mid-off
        fielder, two bounces for four
 146.3 Oram to Dravid, FOUR, Classy glide to third man, just wide of the
        fielder, four more
 146.4 Oram to Dravid, one run, pitched outside off stump,turned away on
        the leg side
 146.5 Oram to Ganguly, no run, full toss outside off stump, driven
        straight to mid-off
 146.6 Oram to Ganguly, one run, straight drive past the bowler

End of over 147 (10 runs) India 428/4
JDP Oram 30-8-70-0 (1nb) - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 66* (169b 8x4) R Dravid 213* (380b 26x4 1x6)

 147.1 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, defended to the off side
 147.2 Vettori to Ganguly, SIX, lofted over long on, huge six, great shot!
 147.3 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, defended to the leg side
 147.4 Vettori to Ganguly, no run
 147.5 Vettori to Ganguly, three runs, late cut, delicately played
 147.6 Vettori to Dravid, one run

End of over 148 (10 runs) India 438/4
DL Vettori 42-9-119-2 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 214* (381b 26x4 1x6) SC Ganguly 75* (174b 8x4 1x6)

Match State: Tea - Day 2

       We will be back in 15 minutes for the final session
       Your commentator Siddhartha Vaidyanathan signing off
       Welcome back to the post tea session
 148.1 Oram to Dravid, no run, defended to the off side
 148.2 Oram to Dravid, no run, driven straight to the cover fielder
 148.3 Oram to Dravid, no run, short and wide, cut to the fielder
 148.4 Oram to Dravid, FOUR, dravid lofts Oram over mid-wicket, more like
        a slog, aggressive intent
 148.5 Oram to Dravid, FOUR, delicately glided to the vacant third man
        fence, great shot!
 148.6 Oram to Dravid, OUT: short of a good length, Dravid looks to glide
        the ball to third man, edged to the keeper, end of a stupendous
        innings!

       India 446/5, Partnership of 182
       R Dravid  c Hart b Oram  222 (387b 28x4 1x6)

End of over 149 (8 runs) India 446/5
JDP Oram 31-8-78-1 (1nb) - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 75* (174b 8x4 1x6) 

       Dravid's highest score in Test cricket, 222
 149.1 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, pushed through, defended carefully
 149.2 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, Ganguly warned for running on the
        wicket, two runs not given
 149.3 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, defended down the pitch
 149.4 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, pushed through to the leg side, panic
        with the running. new man Patel just makes it in
 149.5 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, pushed to mid-on
 149.6 Vettori to Ganguly, one run, push to mid-on, single taken

End of over 150 (1 run) India 447/5
DL Vettori 43-9-120-2 - Adani Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 76* (181b 8x4 1x6) PA Patel 0* (0b)

       Ganguly has been warned 3 times for running on the pitch
       New man in islocal hero Parthiv Patel
 150.1 Oram to Ganguly, no run, defended down the pitch
 150.2 Oram to Ganguly, one run, pushed to cover and a quick single taken
       Huge roar as Patel awaits first ball
 150.3 Oram to Patel, no run, good length ball, defended carefully
 150.4 Oram to Patel, no run, rapped on the pads, pitched outside leg
        stump, huge appeal for leg before, turned down by umpire Shephard
 150.5 Oram to Patel, FOUR, glided to third man for a streaky four
 150.6 Oram to Patel, no run, square drive straight to the fielder

End of over 151 (5 runs) India 452/5
JDP Oram 32-8-83-1 (1nb) - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 77* (183b 8x4 1x6) PA Patel 4* (4b 1x4)

 151.1 Vettori to Ganguly, one run, pushed to the off side
 151.2 Vettori to Patel, no run, tentatively pushed down the wicket
 151.3 Vettori to Patel, no run, attempted sweep, missed completely
       The whole crowd have come alive with Parthiv's arrival
 151.4 Vettori to Patel, one run, turned it to fine leg
 151.5 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, padded to off side
 151.6 Vettori to Ganguly, SIX, flighted ball, down the track and lofted
        over long-off, fantastic shot!

End of over 152 (8 runs) India 460/5
DL Vettori 44-9-128-2 - Adani Pavilion End
PA Patel 5* (7b 1x4) SC Ganguly 84* (186b 8x4 2x6)

       Ground buzzing with excitement
       Ganguly's aggression and Patel's arrival
 152.1 Oram to Patel, no run, defended
 152.2 Oram to Patel, FOUR, Patel cover drives for four
 152.3 Oram to Patel, FOUR, lofted over long on for four, great shot!
 152.4 Oram to Patel, no run, good length ball, defended watchfully
       The crowd have come alive
 152.5 Oram to Patel, no run, flirting outside off stump, beaten
 152.6 Oram to Patel, FOUR, well pitched up, smashed to the coevrs, over
        the fielders head

End of over 153 (12 runs) India 472/5
JDP Oram 33-8-95-1 (1nb) - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 84* (186b 8x4 2x6) PA Patel 17* (13b 4x4)

 153.1 Tuffey to Ganguly, no run, pushed to point
 153.2 Tuffey to Ganguly, no run, short ball, batsman lets it through to
        the keeper
 153.3 Tuffey to Ganguly, no run, another bouncer, Ganguly ducks under it
 153.4 Tuffey to Ganguly, one run, cut away for a single
 153.5 Tuffey to Patel, two runs, Patel tries to pull, gets an under edge
        to fine leg
 153.6 Tuffey to Patel, no run, short of a good length, safely pushed to
        point

End of over 154 (3 runs) India 475/5
DR Tuffey 29-6-96-1 - Adani Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 85* (190b 8x4 2x6) PA Patel 19* (15b 4x4)

 154.1 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, leg stump line, padded away
 154.2 Wiseman to Ganguly, SIX, lofted over long on, clean six
 154.3 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, nudged on the leg side
 154.4 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, swept straight to short fine leg
 154.5 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, nudged to the leg side for a single
 154.6 Wiseman to Patel, FOUR, ball pitched on leg stump and swept away by
        Patel, fantastic shot!

End of over 155 (11 runs) India 486/5
PJ Wiseman 19-0-73-0 - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 92* (195b 8x4 3x6) PA Patel 23* (16b 5x4)

       Patel brings his home crowd to their feet
 155.1 Tuffey to Ganguly, no run, played carefully on the leg side
 155.2 Tuffey to Ganguly, no run, pushed to mid-wicket
 155.3 Tuffey to Ganguly, one run, slower ball, ganguly gets an insideedge
        and scampers through for a single
 155.4 Tuffey to Patel, no run, short and wide, shaping away, Patel looks
        to glide the ball, beaten
 155.5 Tuffey to Patel, no run, dug in short, Patel looks to pull, misses
        completely, through to the keeper
 155.6 Tuffey to Patel, two runs, short again, pulled away this time,
        controlled shot, gets a brace

End of over 156 (3 runs) India 489/5
DR Tuffey 30-6-99-1 - Adani Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 93* (198b 8x4 3x6) PA Patel 25* (19b 5x4)

 156.1 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, pushed to mid off
 156.2 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, pushed through, defended carefully
 156.3 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, turned to the leg side for a single
 156.4 Wiseman to Patel, one run, pitched outside leg stump, whipped away
        to square leg
 156.5 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, nudged a single on the off side
 156.6 Wiseman to Patel, one run, pitched full on leg stump, swept cleanly

End of over 157 (4 runs) India 493/5
PJ Wiseman 20-0-77-0 - GMDC End
PA Patel 27* (21b 5x4) SC Ganguly 95* (202b 8x4 3x6)

 157.1 Tuffey to Patel, one run, run down to third man
 157.2 Tuffey to Ganguly, no run, wide outside off stump, ganguly looks to
        cut it, beaten
 157.3 Tuffey to Ganguly, one run, short ball, paddled around to square
        leg
 157.4 Tuffey to Patel, no run, dug in short, Patel misses the pull
 157.5 Tuffey to Patel, one run, pitched short, pulled in the air, just
        short of the fine leg fielder
 157.6 Tuffey to Ganguly, one run, directed towards the ribs, Ganguly
        drops it down and hurries through for a quick single

End of over 158 (4 runs) India 497/5
DR Tuffey 31-6-103-1 - Adani Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 97* (205b 8x4 3x6) PA Patel 29* (24b 5x4)

 158.1 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, pitched outside legstump, missed out on
        the sweep
 158.2 Wiseman to Ganguly, two runs, pushed to extra cover for a brace
 158.3 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, blocked carefully
       Ganguly on 99!
 158.4 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, pushed to mid-off
       Crowd abuzz
 158.5 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, driven to mid-off, no run
 158.6 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, faint edge trying to sweep

End of over 159 (3 runs) India 500/5
PJ Wiseman 21-0-80-0 - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 100* (211b 8x4 3x6) PA Patel 29* (24b 5x4)

       Ganguly reaches a great hundred!
       Ganguly declared the India innings after reaching his hundred
       New Zealand now have 19 overs to play till stumps on day 2
       Zaheer Khan takes the new ball
   0.1 Khan to Richardson, one run, Richardson gets an inside edge to the
        leg side
   0.2 Khan to Vincent, no run, wide outside the off stump, left alone for
        the keeper to collect
   0.3 Khan to Vincent, no run, short of a good length, shaping away,
        Vincent lets it pass
   0.4 Khan to Vincent, no run, good length ball, outside off stump, left
        alone by Vincent
   0.5 Khan to Vincent, no run, well pitched up,seam up,passes through to
        the keeper
   0.6 Khan to Vincent, no run, good length ball, seaming away, left for
        the keeper

End of over 1 (1 run) New Zealand 1/0 (trail by 499 runs)
Z Khan 1-0-1-0 - GMDC End
MH Richardson 1* (1b) L Vincent 0* (5b)

   1.1 Balaji to Richardson, no run, pushed to the covers
   1.2 Balaji to Richardson, two runs, pitched on the leg stump, whipped
        away for a brace
   1.3 Balaji to Richardson, no run, short of a good length, shaping away,
        left alone by Richardson
   1.4 Balaji to Richardson, no run, full length, wide outside of stump,
        through to the keeper
   1.5 Balaji to Richardson, no run, good length ball, pushed firmly down
        the pitch back to the bowler
   1.6 Balaji to Richardson, no run, pushed confidently to mid-off

End of over 2 (2 runs) New Zealand 3/0 (trail by 497 runs)
L Balaji 1-0-2-0 - Adani Pavilion End
L Vincent 0* (5b) MH Richardson 3* (7b)

   2.1 Khan to Vincent, one run, clipped off the pads
   2.2 Khan to Richardson, no run, well pitched up, driven straight back
        to the bowler
   2.3 Khan to Richardson, no run, dug in short, batsman ducks under it,
        collected by the keeper
   2.4 Khan to Richardson, two runs, back foot jab through the covers
   2.5 Khan to Richardson, no run, good length ball, pushed firmly to mid-
        off
   2.6 Khan to Richardson, no run, wide outside off stump, Richardson
        tries to slash it square, misses it and through to the keeper

End of over 3 (3 runs) New Zealand 6/0 (trail by 494 runs)
Z Khan 2-0-4-0 - GMDC End
L Vincent 1* (6b) MH Richardson 5* (12b)

   3.1 Balaji to Vincent, no run, ball shaping in,pushed to mid-on
   3.2 Balaji to Vincent, no run, down the leg side, Vincent looks to
        flick it away, misses it and Patel collects it behind the stumps
   3.3 Balaji to Vincent, no run, short of a good length, pushed back to
        the bowler
   3.4 Balaji to Vincent, no run, pitched up, teasing line outside off
        stump, left alone
   3.5 Balaji to Vincent, no run, off stump line, batsman lets it go
   3.6 Balaji to Vincent, no run, short and wide, batsman lets it pass
        through to the keeper

End of over 4 (maiden) New Zealand 6/0 (trail by 494 runs)
L Balaji 2-1-2-0 - Adani Pavilion End
MH Richardson 5* (12b) L Vincent 1* (12b)

   4.1 Khan to Richardson, (noball) one run, pitched up, flicked to square
        leg
   4.1 Khan to Vincent, no run, well pitched up, raps Vincent on the pad,
        huge shout, not given by the umpire
   4.2 Khan to Vincent, two runs, worked away through deep square leg for
        two
   4.3 Khan to Vincent, no run, slower one, played at and missed, again a
        series of loud shouts for lbw, the ball pitched well outside the
        leg stump, no chance of an lbw there
   4.4 Khan to Vincent, no run, on the stumps this time and defended
        easily
   4.5 Khan to Vincent, no run, full pitched ball, Vincent plays a crsip
        cover drive, straight to the fielder
   4.6 Khan to Vincent, no run, pitched up again, hit on the pads, no run

End of over 5 (4 runs) New Zealand 10/0 (trail by 490 runs)
Z Khan 3-0-8-0 (1nb) - GMDC End
MH Richardson 6* (13b) L Vincent 3* (18b)

   5.1 Balaji to Richardson, no run, pushed to cover
   5.2 Balaji to Richardson, no run, short ball, richardson ducks under it
       Balaji working up some pace
   5.3 Balaji to Richardson, no run, good length ball, shaping in, just
        outside off stump, batsman lets it go
   5.4 Balaji to Richardson, no run, pushed firmly back to the bowler
   5.5 Balaji to Richardson, no run, pushed to mid-wicket
   5.6 Balaji to Richardson, no run, good length ball, pushed back to the
        bowler

End of over 6 (maiden) New Zealand 10/0 (trail by 490 runs)
L Balaji 3-2-2-0 - Adani Pavilion End
L Vincent 3* (18b) MH Richardson 6* (19b)

   6.1 Khan to Vincent, no run, fast, well-directed yorker, Vincent does
        well to jam the bat down and keep it out
   6.2 Khan to Vincent, no run, full and on the off, defended
   6.3 Khan to Vincent, no run, just short of a length, on the off, angled
        to point
   6.4 Khan to Vincent, legbye: one run
   6.5 Khan to Richardson, OUT: good length ball, just outside the off,
        great seam position, Richardson plays away from his body and
        slightly outside the line of the ball, the ball takes the inside
        edge and crashes into the stumps, that is a big, big wicket for
        India

       New Zealand 11/1, Partnership of 11
       MH Richardson  b Khan  6 (20b 0x4 0x6)
       L Vincent 3* (22b) Z Khan 3.5-0-8-1 (1nb)

   6.6 Khan to Fleming, no run, full and straight, rapped on the pad, loud
        shout for the lbw, turned down

End of over 7 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 11/1 (trail by 489 runs)
Z Khan 4-1-8-1 (1nb) - GMDC End
L Vincent 3* (22b) SP Fleming 0* (1b)

   7.1 Balaji to Vincent, no run, on the middle and off, good length,
        defended
   7.2 Balaji to Vincent, no run, just short of a length, quite a way
        outside the off, left alone
   7.3 Balaji to Vincent, FOUR, overpitched and slanting down the leg
        side, flicked magnificently to the midwicket fence
   7.4 Balaji to Vincent, no run, full again but on the off this time,
        defended
   7.5 Balaji to Vincent, no run, fuller and outside the off, left alone
        to the keeper
   7.6 Balaji to Vincent, no run, full once again, on the stumps, tapped
        to short leg

End of over 8 (4 runs) New Zealand 15/1 (trail by 485 runs)
L Balaji 4-2-6-0 - Adani Pavilion End
SP Fleming 0* (1b) L Vincent 7* (28b 1x4)

   8.1 Khan to Fleming, one run, single to square leg to begin the over
   8.2 Khan to Vincent, no run, down the leg side, clipped well towards
        square leg, Sehwag dives and saves
   8.3 Khan to Vincent, no run, just outside the off, pushed up a bit
        full, left alone to the keeper
   8.4 Khan to Vincent, OUT: full and outside the off, a bit of pace too,
        the ball slants away from the bat and Vincent has a nibble, the
        edge flies towards first slip, Patel leaps across to his right and
        snatches the ball inches from the ground, diving full length!

       New Zealand 16/2, Partnership of 5
       L Vincent  c Patel b Khan  7 (31b 1x4 0x6)
       SP Fleming 1* (2b) Z Khan 4.4-1-9-2 (1nb)

       That was an absolutely stunning bit of glovework from Parthiv
        Patel. Thge crowd at his hometown, Ahmedabad, certainly
        appreciated it!
   8.5 Khan to Styris, no run
   8.6 Khan to Styris, one run, pushed wide of cover, Styris gets off the
        mark

End of over 9 (2 runs) New Zealand 17/2 (trail by 483 runs)
Z Khan 5-1-10-2 (1nb) - GMDC End
SB Styris 1* (2b) SP Fleming 1* (2b)

       Kumble is now into the attack. Ganguly keeping the pressure up.
   9.1 Kumble to Styris, no run, flat, quick, outside the off, driven to
        the off side
   9.2 Kumble to Styris, no run, fuller and on the off, defended carefully
   9.3 Kumble to Styris, no run, fullish and on the pads, flicked to
        midwicket
   9.4 Kumble to Styris, no run, outside the off, tossed up a bit, left
        alone
   9.5 Kumble to Styris, no run, fullish and on the off, driven to mid off
   9.6 Kumble to Styris, no run, well flighted slower one to end the over,
        played down to mid on with soft hands

End of over 10 (maiden) New Zealand 17/2 (trail by 483 runs)
A Kumble 1-1-0-0 - Adani Pavilion End
SP Fleming 1* (2b) SB Styris 1* (8b)

  10.1 Khan to Fleming, OUT: just short of a good length, a touch outside
        the off and coming in a touch with the angle of delivery and seam
        off the wicket, Fleming shoulders arms and looks in horror as the
        ball knocks the off stump out of the ground

       New Zealand 17/3, Partnership of 1
       SP Fleming  b Khan  1 (3b 0x4 0x6)
       SB Styris 1* (8b) Z Khan 5.1-1-10-3 (1nb)

       This is a huge blow. Three top order New Zealand wickets have gone
        with just 17 on the board and there are eight more overs to go
        after this one
  10.2 Khan to Astle, one run, fullish and on the pads, tucked away to the
        on side
  10.3 Khan to Styris, no run, full and far wide outside the off, left
        alone
  10.4 Khan to Styris, no run, far down the leg side, full, left alone
  10.5 Khan to Styris, one run, just short of a good length, on the off,
        driven wide of mid on for a single
  10.6 Khan to Astle, no run, full and on the off, driven nicely but
        straight to the man at mid off

End of over 11 (2 runs) New Zealand 19/3 (trail by 481 runs)
Z Khan 6-1-12-3 (1nb) - GMDC End
SB Styris 2* (11b) NJ Astle 1* (2b)

  11.1 Kumble to Styris, no run, full and on the stumps, tapped to the on
        side
  11.2 Kumble to Styris, one run, on the stumps, good length, worked
        around the corner
  11.3 Kumble to Astle, one run, again on the pads and a touch too full,
        tickled fine
  11.4 Kumble to Styris, two runs, on the pads, flicked at, the ball runs
        down to fine leg
  11.5 Kumble to Styris, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the off,
        eased through cover
  11.6 Kumble to Styris, no run

End of over 12 (8 runs) New Zealand 27/3 (trail by 473 runs)
A Kumble 2-1-8-0 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 2* (3b) SB Styris 9* (16b 1x4)

  12.1 Khan to Astle, no run, just short of a good length and on the off,
        driven to mid off
  12.2 Khan to Astle, no run, slightly fuller and on the off, defended
  12.3 Khan to Astle, no run, good length ball on the off, defended
  12.4 Khan to Astle, FOUR, Zaheer Khan comes around the wicket and bangs
        a short one in, Astle sees it early and pulls magnificently to the
        midwicket fence
  12.5 Khan to Astle, one run, quicker and on the pads, worked to the on
        side
  12.6 Khan to Styris, legbye: one run, full and far down the leg side,
        off the pad to fine leg

End of over 13 (6 runs) New Zealand 33/3 (trail by 467 runs)
Z Khan 7-1-17-3 (1nb) - GMDC End
SB Styris 9* (17b 1x4) NJ Astle 7* (8b 1x4)

  13.1 Kumble to Styris, no run
  13.2 Kumble to Styris, no run, googly on the off, played at and missed,
        hit on the pad, appeal for the leg before, turned down
  13.3 Kumble to Styris, no run, fast yorker fired in, well dug out by
        Styris
  13.4 Kumble to Styris, no run, another one quick and on the stumps, ball
        hits pad and there's an appeal, there will be a bit of this coming
        up
  13.5 Kumble to Styris, no run, on the off, full, Styris shows the full
        face of the bat and defends
  13.6 Kumble to Styris, no run, tossed up, slower, drifting onto pad,
        played and missed, yet another appeal as ball hits pad

End of over 14 (maiden) New Zealand 33/3 (trail by 467 runs)
A Kumble 3-2-8-0 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 7* (8b 1x4) SB Styris 9* (23b 1x4)

  14.1 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, defended away to the off side
  14.2 Balaji to Astle, no run, slightly fuller, just wide of the off
        stump, easily left alone
  14.3 Balaji to Astle, no run, full and straying down the leg side, flick
        played and missed
  14.4 Balaji to Astle, three runs, on the off and middle, coming in with
        the arm, flicked to midwicket, Ganguly misfields and the ball
        rolls away to the outfield
  14.5 Balaji to Styris, no run, fullish and on the off, patted back down
        the wicket
  14.6 Balaji to Styris, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, played away to point

End of over 15 (3 runs) New Zealand 36/3 (trail by 464 runs)
L Balaji 5-2-9-0 - GMDC End
NJ Astle 10* (12b 1x4) SB Styris 9* (25b 1x4)

  15.1 Kumble to Astle, no run, fullish and on the off, played back to the
        bowler
  15.2 Kumble to Astle, no run, full and far down the leg side, easily
        left alone
  15.3 Kumble to Astle, no run, much better line and length, good length
        and on the stumps, worked away to the on side
  15.4 Kumble to Astle, one run, slightly slower and more tossed up, on
        the stumps, Astle goes forward to defend and the ball runs off the
        edge to fine leg
  15.5 Kumble to Styris, no run, defended
  15.6 Kumble to Styris, no run, good length ball on the stumps, defended
        carefully

End of over 16 (1 run) New Zealand 37/3 (trail by 463 runs)
A Kumble 4-2-9-0 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 11* (16b 1x4) SB Styris 9* (27b 1x4)

       Now Harbhajan Singh comes into the attack
  16.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, well flighted, full and outside
        the off, left alone
  16.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, slow and nicely tossd up, outside
        the off, played back to the bowler
  16.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run, slightly flatter, on the stumps,
        the ball turns a bit and Astle is able to work it away easily to
        the on side
  16.4 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, outside the off, fullish, this
        is the straighter one, played at and beaten all ends up
  16.5 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, full and on the off, worked away
        towards midwicket
  16.6 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, again on the off and full, again
        slipped to midwicket

End of over 17 (1 run) New Zealand 38/3 (trail by 462 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-1-0 - GMDC End
NJ Astle 12* (19b 1x4) SB Styris 9* (30b 1x4)

  17.1 Kumble to Astle, no run, full and down the leg side, left alone
        easily
  17.2 Kumble to Astle, no run, slightly slower, outside the off, driven
        to cover
  17.3 Kumble to Astle, no run, full toss on the off, patted to midwicket
  17.4 Kumble to Astle, one run, on the pads, good length, played down to
        fine leg
  17.5 Kumble to Styris, no run, on the off and a bit more air for Styris,
        defended carefully
  17.6 Kumble to Styris, no run, on the off, flat, good length, defended
        watchfully back down the wicket

End of over 18 (1 run) New Zealand 39/3 (trail by 461 runs)
A Kumble 5-2-10-0 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 12* (23b 1x4) SB Styris 9* (32b 1x4)

  18.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run, well flighted and on the middle
        and leg, tucked away to te on side for a single
  18.2 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, on the off and full, tapped to
        short leg
  18.3 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, one run, the straighter one outside the
        off, played wide of slip for a single
  18.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, on the middle and leg, tapped to
        the on side, Chopra dives at short leg and fields
  18.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, full and on the off, defended
  18.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, full again and on the off, Astle
        defends carefully to bring the day to a close

End of over 19 (2 runs) New Zealand 41/3 (trail by 459 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 2-0-3-0 - GMDC End
SB Styris 10* (34b 1x4) NJ Astle 13* (27b 1x4)

Match State: Stumps - Day 2

       And what an enthralling day of cricket it has been! India posted
        500/5d thanks to a double-century from Dravid and 100 from Ganguly
       After that Zaheer Khan bowled a fiery spell to rip out three top
        order New Zealand wickets
       Be sure to read all about it in the news, views, comment and
        features on the site!
       From the Wisden Cricinfo commentary team, though, it is a very good
        evening to you all. See you again tomorrow, live on day three of
        this Test, at 0930 local time, 0400 GMT!
       Feel free to send all feedback about our coverage to
        comms@cricinfo.com
       Hello and welcome to the third day's play of the first Test at
        Ahmedabad
       This is Anand Vasu, your commentator, saying hello and welcome as
        the players walk onto the field
       Naturally it is the fielding side, the Indians, who are out first
       Zaheer Khan's brilliant spell at the end of the second day put
        India in control
       The New Zealand team still have plenty of batting, though, and will
        put up a stiff fight
       It will be Balaji to begin proceedings
  19.1 Balaji to Styris, no run, good length ball on the of, the ball
        slides down the leg side, flick played and missed, rapped on the
        pad, loud shout for the lbw, turned down
  19.2 Balaji to Styris, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, easily left alone to the keeper
  19.3 Balaji to Styris, no run, just short of a lenth and a touch outside
        the off, Styris plays and misses, hit on the pad, maybe just a
        fraction outside the off the point of impact, a loud shout for lbe
        ensues and Styris survives
  19.4 Balaji to Styris, no run, overpitched and sliding down the leg
        side, played at and missed, hit on the pad
  19.5 Balaji to Styris, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, left well alone
  19.6 Balaji to Styris, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, left well alone, good start to the day from Balaji

End of over 20 (maiden) New Zealand 41/3 (trail by 459 runs)
L Balaji 6-3-9-0 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 13* (27b 1x4) SB Styris 10* (40b 1x4)

  20.1 Khan to Astle, no run, full and down the leg side, a touch of late
        swing as well, off the pad to the on side
  20.2 Khan to Astle, no run, just short of a good length and on the off,
        patted to cover off the back foot
  20.3 Khan to Astle, no run, full and on the off, driven at, the ball
        goes off the inside edge to the on side
  20.4 Khan to Astle, no run, good line and length on the off, slanting
        away a touch, defended back down the wicket to the bowler
  20.5 Khan to Astle, no run, fuller and outside the off, driven to cover
  20.6 Khan to Astle, one run, on the pads, stroked through the on side
        for a single

End of over 21 (1 run) New Zealand 42/3 (trail by 458 runs)
Z Khan 8-1-17-3 (1nb) - GMDC End
NJ Astle 14* (33b 1x4) SB Styris 10* (40b 1x4)

  21.1 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, the ball comes in a bit off the wicket, Astle sees it early
        and defends carefully, solid batting from Astle
  21.2 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, this one holds its line, Astle drives expecting the ball
        to come in and places inside the line of the ball
  21.3 Balaji to Astle, two runs, full and on the pads, driven well
        through midwicket
  21.4 Balaji to Astle, FOUR, good length and outside the off, Astle
        crashes this one through cover point, top shot this
  21.5 Balaji to Astle, two runs, fullish and drifting onto the pad,
        tucked away through midwicket for two runs
  21.6 Balaji to Astle, FOUR, a touch short of a good length and outside
        the off, Astle sees it early and plays a blistering drive to the
        fence! Top shot this. Astle getting into top gear

End of over 22 (12 runs) New Zealand 54/3 (trail by 446 runs)
L Balaji 7-3-21-0 - Adani Pavilion End
SB Styris 10* (40b 1x4) NJ Astle 26* (39b 3x4)

  22.1 Khan to Styris, no run, full and on the off, driven well to mid off
  22.2 Khan to Styris, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        pads, tapped to the on side
  22.3 Khan to Styris, no run, pushed through a bit more full and outside
        the off, angled away from the right hander, played at and missed
  22.4 Khan to Styris, no run
  22.5 Khan to Styris, one run
  22.6 Khan to Astle, two runs, full and on the pads, worked away to fine
        leg

End of over 23 (3 runs) New Zealand 57/3 (trail by 443 runs)
Z Khan 9-1-20-3 (1nb) - GMDC End
SB Styris 11* (45b 1x4) NJ Astle 28* (40b 3x4)

  23.1 Balaji to Styris, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, driven to cover off the back foot
  23.2 Balaji to Styris, no run, fullish and a touch outside the off,
        played at and missed, this one holds its line and beats the bat
  23.3 Balaji to Styris, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, left alone to the keeper
  23.4 Balaji to Styris, one run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, driven through covers
  23.5 Balaji to Astle, no run
  23.6 Balaji to Astle, no run

End of over 24 (1 run) New Zealand 58/3 (trail by 442 runs)
L Balaji 8-3-22-0 - Adani Pavilion End
SB Styris 12* (49b 1x4) NJ Astle 28* (42b 3x4)

  24.1 Khan to Styris, FOUR, full and on the middle and leg, Styris shows
        the full face of the bat and plays a classical on drive, lovely
        cricket shot that
  24.2 Khan to Styris, no run, slower ball on the off, stroked to cover
        slowly
  24.3 Khan to Styris, no run, fullish and on the stumps, worked away to
        the on side
  24.4 Khan to Styris, no run, Zaheer Khan goes around the wicket, the
        ball comes in with the arm, just short of a good length, pushed to
        cover
  24.5 Khan to Styris, no run, far outside the off, left alone easily to
        the keeper
  24.6 Khan to Styris, one run, full and down the leg side, worked away to
        deep fine leg for an easy single

End of over 25 (5 runs) New Zealand 63/3 (trail by 437 runs)
Z Khan 10-1-25-3 (1nb) - GMDC End
SB Styris 17* (55b 2x4) NJ Astle 28* (42b 3x4)

  25.1 Balaji to Styris, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, the ball comes in with the arm, defended off the back
        foot to the off side
  25.2 Balaji to Styris, no run, just short of a good length and far
        outside the off, left well alone as the ball holds its line and
        goes through to the keeper
  25.3 Balaji to Styris, no run, slower ball, badly directed, the ball
        floats harmlessly down the leg side
  25.4 Balaji to Styris, no run, good length ball on the off, driven to
        cover
  25.5 Balaji to Styris, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, punched to mid off with a straight bat
  25.6 Balaji to Styris, no run, once again just short of a length and
        outside the off, left alone to the keeper

End of over 26 (maiden) New Zealand 63/3 (trail by 437 runs)
L Balaji 9-4-22-0 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 28* (42b 3x4) SB Styris 17* (61b 2x4)

  26.1 Khan to Astle, no run, full and straight, on the off and slanting
        away from the right hander, defended carefully back down the
        wicket
  26.2 Khan to Astle, no run, full and on the off, defended back down the
        wicket
  26.3 Khan to Astle, (noball) one run, short ball on the pads, Astle
        swivels and pulls the ball around the corner
  26.3 Khan to Styris, no run, short one banged in, Styris ducks well
        under this one
  26.4 Khan to Styris, no run, another short one, banged in almost half
        way down the wicket, ducked under
  26.5 Khan to Styris, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        defended back down the wicket
  26.6 Khan to Styris, no run, full and on the off, driven to cover

End of over 27 (2 runs) New Zealand 65/3 (trail by 435 runs)
Z Khan 11-1-27-3 (2nb) - GMDC End
NJ Astle 29* (45b 3x4) SB Styris 17* (65b 2x4)

       Harbhajan Singh comes into the attack
  27.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, well flighted and outside the
        off, played down to point
  27.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, on the off and full, tapped to
        the on side
  27.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, well flighted once more and
        outside the off, left alone easily to the keeper
  27.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, slightly flatter and on the
        stumps, tucked away to the on side
  27.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, slowe one, tossed up a bit more,
        played at, off the edge towards short leg, falls short of the
        fielder
  27.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, FOUR, short and a bit of width, thhrashed
        away through point off the back foot, terrific stroke that

End of over 28 (4 runs) New Zealand 69/3 (trail by 431 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 3-0-7-0 - Adani Pavilion End
SB Styris 17* (65b 2x4) NJ Astle 33* (51b 4x4)

  28.1 Khan to Styris, one run
  28.2 Khan to Astle, no run
  28.3 Khan to Astle, no run
  28.4 Khan to Astle, two runs, worked away neatly through midwicket
  28.5 Khan to Astle, no run, short ball banged in from around the wicket,
        easily left alone
  28.6 Khan to Astle, bye: FOUR

End of over 29 (7 runs) New Zealand 76/3 (trail by 424 runs)
Z Khan 12-1-30-3 (2nb) - GMDC End
SB Styris 18* (66b 2x4) NJ Astle 35* (56b 4x4)

  29.1 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run
  29.2 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, tossed up and on the off,
        defended
  29.3 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, flatter and outside the off,
        defended
  29.4 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, full, well flighted and on the
        stumps, defended carefully
  29.5 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, slower and outside the off, well
        flighted, played back down the wicket awkwardly
  29.6 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, fullish and outside the off, a
        bit of drift in, pushed towards point

End of over 30 (maiden) New Zealand 76/3 (trail by 424 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 4-1-7-0 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 35* (56b 4x4) SB Styris 18* (72b 2x4)

  30.1 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, played back down the wicket
  30.2 Balaji to Astle, one run, on the stumps and a bit too full, worked
        away down the leg side for an easy single
  30.3 Balaji to Styris, one run, length ball on the pads, worked just
        wide of midwicket for a quick single
  30.4 Balaji to Astle, FOUR, short of a length and width outside the off,
        Astle canes the ball through cover, you can't bowl there to this
        man, classic shot that
  30.5 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        coming in with the angle, defended
  30.6 Balaji to Astle, no run, slightly slower, outside the off, defended
        back down the wicket

End of over 31 (6 runs) New Zealand 82/3 (trail by 418 runs)
L Balaji 10-4-28-0 - GMDC End
SB Styris 19* (73b 2x4) NJ Astle 40* (61b 5x4)

  31.1 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, tossed up an don the off, sweep
        played, top edge, the ball goes back onto the helmet and bobs over
        Chopra at short leg, he deves full length but can't latch onto it
  31.2 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, on the off, worked away to the
        on side
  31.3 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, one run, on the off, a bit quicker and
        flatter, worked wide of mid on
  31.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run
  31.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run, swept to fine leg
  31.6 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, outside the off, slow, defended
        watchfully

End of over 32 (2 runs) New Zealand 84/3 (trail by 416 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 5-1-9-0 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 41* (63b 5x4) SB Styris 20* (77b 2x4)

  32.1 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short of a driving length and on the
        off, coming in a bit, played at and missed, rapped on the pad,
        stifled appeal for lbw
  32.2 Balaji to Astle, no run
  32.3 Balaji to Astle, no run, full and on the off, driven back to the
        bowler
  32.4 Balaji to Astle, no run, outside the off, good length, awkwardly
        dabbed to point
  32.5 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, defended
  32.6 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, left alone to the keeper

End of over 33 (maiden) New Zealand 84/3 (trail by 416 runs)
L Balaji 11-5-28-0 - GMDC End
SB Styris 20* (77b 2x4) NJ Astle 41* (69b 5x4)

  33.1 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, far outside the off, well
        flighted, left alone to the keeper
  33.2 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, full and on the off this time,
        worked away to mid on
  33.3 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, flatter and just a shade outside
        the off, played back down the wicket
  33.4 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, full and on the pads, flicked,
        the flies off the bat to short leg, Chopra gets a hand to it but
        the catch doesn't stick
  33.5 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run
  33.6 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run

End of over 34 (maiden) New Zealand 84/3 (trail by 416 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 6-2-9-0 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 41* (69b 5x4) SB Styris 20* (83b 2x4)

       Ganguly walks out to the middle now, his niggles taken care of,
        he's back in charge now
  34.1 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, the ball holds its line, driven at and missed
  34.2 Balaji to Astle, no run, pushed through a bit quicker, angling in,
        defended to the on side
  34.3 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, punched to covers
  34.4 Balaji to Astle, no run, full and a touch too straight, worked away
        to the on side
  34.5 Balaji to Astle, one run, another one just short of a good length
        and outside the off, eased into the gap for a single
  34.6 Balaji to Styris, no run, banged in a bit short, outside the off,
        left well alone

End of over 35 (1 run) New Zealand 85/3 (trail by 415 runs)
L Balaji 12-5-29-0 - GMDC End
NJ Astle 42* (74b 5x4) SB Styris 20* (84b 2x4)

  35.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, slow, well flighted and outside
        the off, left easily alone
  35.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, on the off and flat, sweep
        played, off the edge to the off side
  35.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, FOUR, short, a bit of width and Astle
        climbs into it, terrific cut shot. Astle has not missed out on a
        single scoring opportunity this morning, class act
  35.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run, on the off, swept down to fine
        leg
  35.5 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
        slow, defended back down th wicket
  35.6 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run

End of over 36 (5 runs) New Zealand 90/3 (trail by 410 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 7-2-14-0 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 47* (78b 6x4) SB Styris 20* (86b 2x4)

  36.1 Balaji to Astle, no run, short one banged in, not much pace or
        carry, left alone easily to the keeper
  36.2 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        slanting in to the stumps, defended
  36.3 Balaji to Astle, one run, driven just wide of mid on for a quick
        single
  36.4 Balaji to Styris, FOUR, short one on the stumps, Styris expects it
        and gets in good position, great pull in front of square leg
  36.5 Balaji to Styris, no run, short one again, outside the off, big
        pull played once more and missed, loud sound of a nick but no
        deviation whatsoever, loud shout for the caught behind, turned
        down
  36.6 Balaji to Styris, no run, good length ball on the off, defended
        back down the wicket

End of over 37 (5 runs) New Zealand 95/3 (trail by 405 runs)
L Balaji 13-5-34-0 - GMDC End
NJ Astle 48* (81b 6x4) SB Styris 24* (89b 3x4)

  37.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
        driven at, off the edge to the on side
  37.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, flat and on the off, defended
        carefully
  37.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, another big off break, this time
        slower and tossed up a bit more, defended awkwardly
  37.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, outside the off and on a good
        length, Astle sweeps and misses, rapped on the pad
  37.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, again well flighted, slow and
        outside the off, defended
  37.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run, worked through the on side

End of over 38 (1 run) New Zealand 96/3 (trail by 404 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 8-2-15-0 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 49* (87b 6x4) SB Styris 24* (89b 3x4)

  38.1 Balaji to Astle, one run, short bal, pulled through square leg, not
        in the most convincing fashion, but that is a half-century for
        Astle
  38.2 Balaji to Styris, no run, pfuller and on the pads, worked away off
        the toes, straight to midwicket
  38.3 Balaji to Styris, two runs
  38.4 Balaji to Styris, FOUR, short one, Styris sees it early and carts
        it through midwicket, top shot that
  38.5 Balaji to Styris, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid off
        with the full face of the bat
  38.6 Balaji to Styris, FOUR, full and on the pads, not the place to
        bowl, whipped away effortlessly through midwicket

End of over 39 (11 runs) New Zealand 107/3 (trail by 393 runs)
L Balaji 14-5-45-0 - GMDC End
NJ Astle 50* (88b 6x4) SB Styris 34* (94b 5x4)

  39.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, full and on the off, well
        flighted, Astle comes down the track and shapes to hit but can
        only block in the end
  39.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, full and on the off, pushed
        towards cover
  39.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, well flighted again and on the
        off, defended watchfully
  39.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, slower a bit more air and outside
        the off, left alone to the keeper
  39.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run, short this time and a bit of
        width, cut well, Sehwag throws himself full length at point and
        saves the boundary
  39.6 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run

End of over 40 (1 run) New Zealand 108/3 (trail by 392 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 9-2-16-0 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 51* (93b 6x4) SB Styris 34* (95b 5x4)

  40.1 Kumble to Astle, no run, full, quick, flat, slipping down the leg
        side, flick played and missed
  40.2 Kumble to Astle, no run
  40.3 Kumble to Astle, no run, again flat and quick, the slider,
        defended, edged back onto pad
  40.4 Kumble to Astle, no run, slightly slower and on the pads, defended
        to the on side
  40.5 Kumble to Astle, no run, flat and on the stumps, quick too, Astle
        is unsure and defends awkwardly
  40.6 Kumble to Astle, no run, flat and on the stumps once more, defended

End of over 41 (maiden) New Zealand 108/3 (trail by 392 runs)
A Kumble 6-3-10-0 - GMDC End
SB Styris 34* (95b 5x4) NJ Astle 51* (99b 6x4)

  41.1 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, the straigter one, outside the
        off, poked at, edge goes to slip but on the bounce! close call
  41.2 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, OUT: tossed up well and drifting onto
        the pads, Styris plants his front foot and pokes at the ball with
        firm hands, the edge goes onto pad and Chopra takes a sharp catch
        inches from the ground at short leg, that is an important wicket
        for India!

       New Zealand 108/4, Partnership of 91
       SB Styris  c Chopra b Harbhajan Singh  34 (97b 5x4 0x6)
       NJ Astle 51* (99b 6x4) Harbhajan Singh 9.2-2-16-1

  41.3 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, flat and outside the off,
        sweep played and missed, rapped on the pad
  41.4 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, low full toss outside the leg
        stump, worked away through midwicket
  41.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, slow, well flighted and on the
        off, defended carefully
  41.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, tossed up outside the off, slower
        and given a big rip, cut played and missed the ball just about
        goes past the off stump. That was close

End of over 42 (1 run) New Zealand 109/4 (trail by 391 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 10-2-17-1 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 1* (2b) NJ Astle 51* (101b 6x4)

  42.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run
  42.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run, on the off, fullish, driven to the off
        side
  42.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run, pushed in fuller and quick, nudged to
        the on side
  42.4 Kumble to McMillan, one run, slider on the stumps, flat and pretty
        pacy, the ball hurries onto the bat, turned around the corner for
        a single
  42.5 Kumble to Astle, no run, slower and outside the off, defended
        watchfully
  42.6 Kumble to Astle, no run, fullish and on the stumps, driven back to
        the bowler

End of over 43 (1 run) New Zealand 110/4 (trail by 390 runs)
A Kumble 7-3-11-0 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 2* (6b) NJ Astle 51* (103b 6x4)

  43.1 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run
  43.2 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, tossed up and on the pads,
        swept down to fine leg
  43.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run
  43.4 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        defended
  43.5 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, flatter and on the pads,
        swept down to fine leg for a single
  43.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, tossed up and on the off,
        defended carefully

End of over 44 (3 runs) New Zealand 113/4 (trail by 387 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 11-2-20-1 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 4* (10b) NJ Astle 52* (105b 6x4)

  44.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run
  44.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
  44.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flat and on the pads, played at and
        missed
  44.4 Kumble to McMillan, no run, yorker fired in, down the leg side
        though, off the pad to short leg
  44.5 Kumble to McMillan, one run, full and outside the off, eased
        towards cover
  44.6 Kumble to Astle, no run, full and on the off, defended back down
        the wicket

End of over 45 (1 run) New Zealand 114/4 (trail by 386 runs)
A Kumble 8-3-12-0 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 5* (15b) NJ Astle 52* (106b 6x4)

  45.1 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, well flighted and outside the
        off, played at and missed, through to the keeper
  45.2 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, tossed up and on the off,
        defended watchfully back down the wicket
  45.3 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, flatter and on the stumps,
        swept well through square leg
  45.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
        very awkwardly
  45.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, full and on the off, defended
  45.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, two runs, just short of a good length and
        outside the off, eased through cover

End of over 46 (3 runs) New Zealand 117/4 (trail by 383 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 12-2-23-1 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 6* (18b) NJ Astle 54* (109b 6x4)

  46.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flat, quick and on the off, playd at
        and missed, off the pad towards cover
  46.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run, slightly slower and outside the off,
        pushed away to point
  46.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full and on the middle and leg, nudged
        to the on side
  46.4 Kumble to McMillan, legbye: one run
  46.5 Kumble to Astle, no run, on the off, just short of a good length,
        the top spinner, defended
  46.6 Kumble to Astle, no run, googly on the middle and leg, played at
        and missed, rapped on the pad

End of over 47 (1 run, maiden) New Zealand 118/4 (trail by 382 runs)
A Kumble 9-4-12-0 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 6* (22b) NJ Astle 54* (111b 6x4)

       With that it looks as though the players are going off the field
        for lunch
       The New Zealand batsmen are working hard to defy the Indian bowling
        at the moment
       Do join us in about 35 minutes for the action from the second
        session of the day

Match State: Lunch - Day 3

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        signing off
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        comms@cricinfo.com
       The players are coming out to the middle now for the post lunch
        session
       This is amidst much excitement in the Australia v Zimbabwe Test
        where Hayden is on the verge of breaking Brian Lara's record score
        of 375
       But back to Ahmedabad for the moment.
  47.1 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        defended
  47.2 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, driven to mid off
  47.3 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, full toss, swept to fine leg
  47.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run
  47.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, sweep played and missed
  47.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        defended

End of over 48 (1 run) New Zealand 119/4 (trail by 381 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 13-2-24-1 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 7* (25b) NJ Astle 54* (114b 6x4)

  48.1 Khan to McMillan, no run, slower one to start with for Zaheer Khan,
        on the off and full, defended carefully
  48.2 Khan to McMillan, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        pads, tucked away to the on side
  48.3 Khan to McMillan, two runs, full and on the off, driven back past
        the bowler beautifully
  48.4 Khan to McMillan, no run, Zaheer Khan jumps wide of the crease and
        delivers, down the leg side though, left well alone
  48.5 Khan to McMillan, no run, full and wide of the stumps, slanting
        away from the right hander, left alone
  48.6 Khan to McMillan, no run, full and outside the off, left alone

End of over 49 (2 runs) New Zealand 121/4 (trail by 379 runs)
Z Khan 13-1-32-3 (2nb) - GMDC End
NJ Astle 54* (114b 6x4) CD McMillan 9* (31b)

  49.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        defended to the on side with a wristy flick
  49.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, slightly wider of the off stump,
        tossed up, defended watchfully
  49.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, flat and on the off, spinning in
        to the bat, nudged to the on side
  49.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run
  49.5 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, tossed up and on the stumps,
        worked away to deep fine leg
  49.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, floating off break on the off
        stump, quit full, defended

End of over 50 (2 runs) New Zealand 123/4 (trail by 377 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 14-2-26-1 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 10* (32b) NJ Astle 55* (119b 6x4)

  50.1 Khan to McMillan, no run, full and wide outside the off stump,
        angling away from the right hander, left alone
  50.2 Khan to McMillan, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, easily left alone
  50.3 Khan to McMillan, no run, good length ball, slipping down the leg
        side, left alone
  50.4 Khan to McMillan, FOUR, full and on the pads, flicked effortlessly
        through square leg to the fence
  50.5 Khan to McMillan, (noball) FOUR, overpitched and on the pads,
        McMillan walks across and flicks beautifully through midwicket
  50.5 Khan to McMillan, no run
  50.6 Khan to McMillan, no run, fullish and on the off, defended back
        down the wicket

End of over 51 (9 runs) New Zealand 132/4 (trail by 368 runs)
Z Khan 14-1-41-3 (3nb) - GMDC End
NJ Astle 55* (119b 6x4) CD McMillan 18* (39b 2x4)

  51.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, FOUR, short and wide, not the place to
        bowl, cut away effortlessly to the point fence, effortless shot
  51.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, well flighted, slower and on the
        off, defended to the on side
  51.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run, on the pads, swept to deep fine
        leg
  51.4 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, slower and outside the off,
        spinning in a touch, defended with a straight bat
  51.5 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, once again slow and on the
        off, defended carefully
  51.6 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, pushed through a bit fuller
        and flatter, nudged to the on side

End of over 52 (5 runs) New Zealand 137/4 (trail by 363 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 15-2-31-1 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 60* (122b 7x4) CD McMillan 18* (42b 2x4)

  52.1 Balaji to Astle, no run, fullish an don the off, slanting in a
        touch, defended to the on side
  52.2 Balaji to Astle, no run, fuller and on the off, coming in a bit,
        jammed out towards point
  52.3 Balaji to Astle, no run, full again and on the pads, edged onto
        pad, stifled appeal for the lbw
  52.4 Balaji to Astle, no run, short of a length and wide outside the
        off, left alone
  52.5 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short fo a length and outside the
        off, played at and missed, through to the keeper
  52.6 Balaji to Astle, no run, full and on the off, slanting in to the
        right hander, defended towards cover

End of over 53 (maiden) New Zealand 137/4 (trail by 363 runs)
L Balaji 15-6-45-0 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 18* (42b 2x4) NJ Astle 60* (128b 7x4)

  53.1 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, well flighted and on the
        middle and leg, tucked away o the on side
  53.2 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, well flightd and outside the
        off, a bit of turn too, defended easily
  53.3 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, flat and on the middle and
        leg, flicked through square leg
  53.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, well flighted and outside the
        off, left alone to hte keeper
  53.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, flatter and outside the off,
        Astle opens the face of the bat and runs the  ball past slip
  53.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
        left alone

End of over 54 (1 run) New Zealand 138/4 (trail by 362 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 16-2-32-1 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 19* (45b 2x4) NJ Astle 60* (131b 7x4)

  54.1 Balaji to McMillan, one run, full and on the pads, not the right
        place to bowl, flicked down to fine leg
  54.2 Balaji to Astle, no run, short ball banged in, easily ducked under
  54.3 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, a hint of away swing, left well alone
  54.4 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short of a good length, coming in
        with the arm, the ball hits the deck and straightens just enough
        to beat the outside edge
  54.5 Balaji to Astle, one run, on the off, driven through cover point
  54.6 Balaji to McMillan, no run, fullish and outside the off, a bit of
        movement away from the bat off the seam, left alone to the keeper

End of over 55 (2 runs) New Zealand 140/4 (trail by 360 runs)
L Balaji 16-6-47-0 - GMDC End
NJ Astle 61* (135b 7x4) CD McMillan 20* (47b 2x4)

  55.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        defended
  55.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
        spinning in, defended
  55.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run, tossed up a bit too much,
        outside the off, swept through square leg
  55.4 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, FOUR, tossed up and slower, McMillan
        sweeps beautifully to the fence
  55.5 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, well flighted and outside the
        off, padded away easily
  55.6 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, flat and on the off, swept to
        fine leg

End of over 56 (6 runs) New Zealand 146/4 (trail by 354 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 17-2-38-1 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 25* (50b 3x4) NJ Astle 62* (138b 7x4)

  56.1 Balaji to McMillan, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, steered well
        to the third man fence
  56.2 Balaji to McMillan, no run, fullish and on the off, coming in with
        the arm, defended
  56.3 Balaji to McMillan, no run, fullish and on the stumps, defended
        carefully with a straight bat
  56.4 Balaji to McMillan, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, left well alone
  56.5 Balaji to McMillan, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, left alone easily once more
  56.6 Balaji to McMillan, no run, just short of a length once more and on
        the stumps, tucked away to the on side

End of over 57 (4 runs) New Zealand 150/4 (trail by 350 runs)
L Balaji 17-6-51-0 - GMDC End
NJ Astle 62* (138b 7x4) CD McMillan 29* (56b 4x4)

  57.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run, fullish and on the pads, worked
        away to the on side for a single
  57.2 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, FOUR, well flighted and slower,
        McMillan plays an exquisite reverse sweep to the point fence!
  57.3 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run
  57.4 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, tossed up and on the off,
        defended
  57.5 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, full and on the pads, flicked
        through midwicket
  57.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, FOUR, Astle rings in the 50 partnership
        with a beautifully stroked boundary

End of over 58 (10 runs) New Zealand 160/4 (trail by 340 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 18-2-48-1 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 34* (60b 5x4) NJ Astle 67* (140b 8x4)

  58.1 Balaji to McMillan, two runs, fullish and outside the off, the ball
        straightens and catches the outside edge, hte ball runs past gully
  58.2 Balaji to McMillan, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, defended to the off side
  58.3 Balaji to McMillan, no run, slower ball on the stumps, McMillan
        sees it early and clips the ball to the on side
  58.4 Balaji to McMillan, two runs, just short of a good length and
        angling onto the pad, worked through square leg
  58.5 Balaji to McMillan, (noball) no run, good length ball outside the
        off, left alone
  58.5 Balaji to McMillan, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, driven
        magnificently through cover by McMillan
  58.6 Balaji to McMillan, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, the ball holds its line, left alone to the keeper

End of over 59 (9 runs) New Zealand 169/4 (trail by 331 runs)
L Balaji 18-6-60-0 (1nb) - GMDC End
NJ Astle 67* (140b 8x4) CD McMillan 42* (67b 6x4)

       Kumble gets back into the attack
  59.1 Kumble to Astle, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended to the on
        side
  59.2 Kumble to Astle, no run, tossed up a bit more and outside the off,
        a bit of spin even, left alone
  59.3 Kumble to Astle, no run, on the off, fuller, defended back down the
        wicket
  59.4 Kumble to Astle, no run, quick one on the off, that's the slider,
        just about kept out by Astle
  59.5 Kumble to Astle, no run, slower, tossed up a bit more and on the
        pads, tapped to the on side
  59.6 Kumble to Astle, no run, another straighter one just outside the
        off, cut played and missed, that was risjy

End of over 60 (maiden) New Zealand 169/4 (trail by 331 runs)
A Kumble 10-5-12-0 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 42* (67b 6x4) NJ Astle 67* (146b 8x4)

       Ganguly brings Virender Sehwag into the attack
  60.1 Sehwag to McMillan, no run, tossed up and on the off, defended
        carefully
  60.2 Sehwag to McMillan, no run, again nicely tossed up, slow and on the
        off, defended watchfully
  60.3 Sehwag to McMillan, one run, flatter and on the pads, swept well to
        fine leg
  60.4 Sehwag to Astle, no run, outside the off, fullish, left well alone
  60.5 Sehwag to Astle, no run, tossed up and on the off, defended back
        down the wicket
  60.6 Sehwag to Astle, no run, flatter, on the stumps, defended

End of over 61 (1 run) New Zealand 170/4 (trail by 330 runs)
V Sehwag 1-0-1-0 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 43* (70b 6x4) NJ Astle 67* (149b 8x4)

  61.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full and down the leg side, played at
        and missed
  61.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run, just outside the off this time, fast
        and flat, rapped on the pad
  61.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run, again pretty flat and quick, on the
        off, defended
  61.4 Kumble to McMillan, no run
  61.5 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full and on the off, driven well
        through cover
  61.6 Kumble to McMillan, two runs, very full and on the stumps, McMillan
        sweeps nicely on one knee

End of over 62 (2 runs) New Zealand 172/4 (trail by 328 runs)
A Kumble 11-5-14-0 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 67* (149b 8x4) CD McMillan 45* (76b 6x4)

  62.1 Sehwag to Astle, no run, tossed up and on the off, play7ed back to
        the bowler
  62.2 Sehwag to Astle, no run
  62.3 Sehwag to Astle, no run
  62.4 Sehwag to Astle, two runs
  62.5 Sehwag to Astle, no run
  62.6 Sehwag to Astle, one run, on the pads, worked through the on sode

End of over 63 (3 runs) New Zealand 175/4 (trail by 325 runs)
V Sehwag 2-0-4-0 - GMDC End
NJ Astle 70* (155b 8x4) CD McMillan 45* (76b 6x4)

  63.1 Kumble to Astle, no run, full and on the off, the top spinner,
        Astle defends very watchfully
  63.2 Kumble to Astle, no run
  63.3 Kumble to Astle, no run
  63.4 Kumble to Astle, one run
  63.5 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
        carefully
  63.6 Kumble to McMillan, no run, outside the off, good length, cut down
        to point

End of over 64 (1 run) New Zealand 176/4 (trail by 324 runs)
A Kumble 12-5-15-0 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 71* (159b 8x4) CD McMillan 45* (78b 6x4)

  64.1 Sehwag to Astle, no run, on the off and full, defended carefully
  64.2 Sehwag to Astle, one run, a bit more flight and room outside the
        off, driven through cover
  64.3 Sehwag to McMillan, no run, full and on the pads, worked away to
        the on side
  64.4 Sehwag to McMillan, one run, slightly shorter, drifting onto the
        pad, a bit of turn, worked away to the leg side
  64.5 Sehwag to Astle, no run, full and on the stumps, defended away
  64.6 Sehwag to Astle, no run, tossed up a bit more and Astle gives it
        the charge, not quite to the pitch of the bvall he changes his
        stroke and defends

End of over 65 (2 runs) New Zealand 178/4 (trail by 322 runs)
V Sehwag 3-0-6-0 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 46* (80b 6x4) NJ Astle 72* (163b 8x4)

  65.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run, tossed up and on the off, defended
        carefully
  65.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run, quicker and on the off, played at,
        rapped on the pad
  65.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run, just outside the off and full, McMillan
        shapes to sweep and then defends
  65.4 Kumble to McMillan, FOUR, full and a bit quicker, sliding down the
        leg side, swept very fine. McMillan brings up a valuable half-
        century with that stroke
  65.5 Kumble to McMillan, no run, just short of a length and outside thge
        off, punched to point
  65.6 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full and on the stumps, defended to the
        on side

End of over 66 (4 runs) New Zealand 182/4 (trail by 318 runs)
A Kumble 13-5-19-0 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 72* (163b 8x4) CD McMillan 50* (86b 7x4)

  66.1 Sehwag to Astle, no run
  66.2 Sehwag to Astle, one run, tossed up a bit more and on the pads,
        worked away to fine leg
  66.3 Sehwag to McMillan, no run, well flighted and just outside the off,
        McMillan gives it the charge and defends
  66.4 Sehwag to McMillan, no run, flat and on the off, defended
  66.5 Sehwag to McMillan, FOUR, a bit of extra air, drifting onto the
        pads, McMillan comes down the track and swats the ball over
        midwicket to the fence
  66.6 Sehwag to McMillan, no run, flatter and on the off, defended

End of over 67 (5 runs) New Zealand 187/4 (trail by 313 runs)
V Sehwag 4-0-11-0 - GMDC End
NJ Astle 73* (165b 8x4) CD McMillan 54* (90b 8x4)

  67.1 Kumble to Astle, no run, flat, quick, just outside the off,
        defended
  67.2 Kumble to Astle, no run, slower, tossed up a bit more and on the
        off, driven back to the bowler
  67.3 Kumble to Astle, FOUR, full and down the leg side, flicked well
        through square leg
  67.4 Kumble to Astle, no run, slower and on the off, defended
  67.5 Kumble to Astle, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the off,
        Astle jams the ball down to point, Shwag makes a complete mess of
        fielding and the ball races to the point fence
  67.6 Kumble to Astle, FOUR, short again and a bit of width, Astle waits
        on the ball this time and cuts it at the last moment, beautiful
        shot maximum effect

End of over 68 (12 runs) New Zealand 199/4 (trail by 301 runs)
A Kumble 14-5-31-0 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 54* (90b 8x4) NJ Astle 85* (171b 11x4)

  68.1 Sehwag to McMillan, no run, well flighted and on the off, defended
        carefully
  68.2 Sehwag to McMillan, OUT: low full toss on the middle and leg,
        McMillan reaches forward and takes the ball on the full, sweeping,
        the ball flies towards Akash Chopra at short leg who is remarkably
        standing low to the ground and pouches a stunner!

       New Zealand 199/5, Partnership of 91
       CD McMillan  c Chopra b Sehwag  54 (92b 8x4 0x6)
       NJ Astle 85* (171b 11x4) V Sehwag 4.2-0-11-1

       That was an incredible catch to get rid of McMillan
  68.3 Sehwag to Oram, no run, around the wicket to Oram, full and
        straight, padded away
  68.4 Sehwag to Oram, no run
  68.5 Sehwag to Oram, no run, tossed up, Oram goes for the sweep and
        misses, rapped on the pad
  68.6 Sehwag to Oram, no run, outside the off and full, Oram kicks it
        away

End of over 69 (maiden) New Zealand 199/5 (trail by 301 runs)
V Sehwag 5-1-11-1 - GMDC End
NJ Astle 85* (171b 11x4) JDP Oram 0* (4b)

  69.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, FOUR, tossed up a bit too much and
        outside the oiff, Astle gets in great position and cover drives
        perfectly
  69.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, FOUR, and once more the ball is tossed up
        and Astle plays a superb shot, the square drive races away to the
        fence
  69.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, flatter and on the stumps,
        defended
  69.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
        driven hard at and edged, Patel cannot react in time and floors
        the catch
  69.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run, on the pads, swept easily to
        deep backward squareleg
  69.6 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, on the pads and full, worked away
        to square leg

End of over 70 (9 runs) New Zealand 208/5 (trail by 292 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 19-2-57-1 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 94* (176b 13x4) JDP Oram 0* (5b)

  70.1 Sehwag to Astle, no run, full and on the off, defended
  70.2 Sehwag to Astle, no run, outside the off, driven to mid off
  70.3 Sehwag to Astle, no run, well flighted and on the off, driven to
        mid on
  70.4 Sehwag to Astle, no run
  70.5 Sehwag to Astle, no run
  70.6 Sehwag to Astle, no run

End of over 71 (maiden) New Zealand 208/5 (trail by 292 runs)
V Sehwag 6-2-11-1 - GMDC End
JDP Oram 0* (5b) NJ Astle 94* (182b 13x4)

  71.1 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, tossed up, on the middle and off,
        Oram pads
  71.2 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, full and on the legs, tapped to
        the on side
  71.3 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, on the off, spinning further away,
        sweep played and missed
  71.4 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, flatter and on the pads, driven to
        mid on
  71.5 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, legbye: two runs
  71.6 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, flat and on the pads, defended
        carefully

End of over 72 (2 runs, maiden) New Zealand 210/5 (trail by 290 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 20-3-57-1 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 94* (182b 13x4) JDP Oram 0* (11b)

  72.1 Sehwag to Astle, no run, tossed up and on the off, nudged to the on
        side
  72.2 Sehwag to Astle, two runs, flat and on the pads, worked away to
        fine leg
  72.3 Sehwag to Astle, no run, tossed up an don the off, defended back
        down the wicket with a straight bat
  72.4 Sehwag to Astle, no run, well flighted again on the off, defened
  72.5 Sehwag to Astle, no run
  72.6 Sehwag to Astle, no run, flat and on the pads, worked away to
        square leg

End of over 73 (2 runs) New Zealand 212/5 (trail by 288 runs)
V Sehwag 7-2-13-1 - GMDC End
JDP Oram 0* (11b) NJ Astle 96* (188b 13x4)

  73.1 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, flat and on the stumps, padded
        away
  73.2 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, well flighted, down the led side,
        padded away
  73.3 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, one run, on the stumps, swept down to deep
        backward square leg
  73.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
        to the on side
  73.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run
  73.6 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, one run, well flighted and on the pad,
        worked through square leg

End of over 74 (3 runs) New Zealand 215/5 (trail by 285 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 21-3-60-1 - Adani Pavilion End
JDP Oram 2* (15b) NJ Astle 97* (190b 13x4)

  74.1 Kumble to Oram, no run, full and fast, outside the off, left alone
  74.2 Kumble to Oram, no run, just outside the off, flat, the googly,
        played at and missed
  74.3 Kumble to Oram, no run, again outside the off, left alone
  74.4 Kumble to Oram, no run, far outside the off, left alone
  74.5 Kumble to Oram, no run
  74.6 Kumble to Oram, no run, full and on the pads, worked to the on side

End of over 75 (maiden) New Zealand 215/5 (trail by 285 runs)
A Kumble 15-6-31-0 - GMDC End
NJ Astle 97* (190b 13x4) JDP Oram 2* (21b)

  75.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, well flighted and outside the
        off, defended
  75.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, slightly shorter, on the of, once
        more defended
  75.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, a bit slower, shorter and outside
        the off, the ball spins in a touch, cut to point
  75.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, flatter and on the off, defended
  75.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, outside the off, short of a
        length, slashed down to slip
  75.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, FOUR, short and a bit of width outside
        the off, cut away nicely to the third man fence, that is the
        century for Astle! Superb innings under pressure this

End of over 76 (4 runs) New Zealand 219/5 (trail by 281 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 22-3-64-1 - Adani Pavilion End
JDP Oram 2* (21b) NJ Astle 101* (196b 14x4)

  76.1 Kumble to Oram, no run, fullish and outside the off, left alone to
        the keeper
  76.2 Kumble to Oram, no run, fullish an don the off, defended carefully
  76.3 Kumble to Oram, no run
  76.4 Kumble to Oram, no run, far outside the off, kicked away
  76.5 Kumble to Oram, no run
  76.6 Kumble to Oram, no run, googly on the off, played at and missed,
        that was a close call

End of over 77 (maiden) New Zealand 219/5 (trail by 281 runs)
A Kumble 16-7-31-0 - GMDC End
NJ Astle 101* (196b 14x4) JDP Oram 2* (27b)

  77.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run
  77.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, well flighted and outside the
        off, defended carefully
  77.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run, on the pads, tucked away to deep
        backward square leg
  77.4 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, flat and on the pads, from around
        the wicket, defended
  77.5 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, one run, tossed up, on the off a bit of
        spin, big edge onto pad, the ball bobs over Chopra at short leg
  77.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, with the last ball safely
        negotiated the players walk off the field for tea!

End of over 78 (2 runs) New Zealand 221/5 (trail by 279 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 23-3-66-1 - Adani Pavilion End
JDP Oram 3* (29b) NJ Astle 102* (200b 14x4)

Match State: Tea - Day 3

       It's been yet another fascinating session of cricket with Astle's
        hundred the highlight
       Join us again in about 20 minutes (0905 GMT) for all the action
        from the last session
       For now this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off
       Do send all your feedback about our coverage to comms@cricinfo.com
       The umpires are out on the field and waiting for the Indian team to
        come out
       Finally Ganguly leads his team out. The umpires don't look too
        happy at the delay
  78.1 Kumble to Oram, no run, slow, outside the off, angling away, left
        alone
  78.2 Kumble to Oram, no run, full and on the off, driven to long off
  78.3 Kumble to Oram, no run, quicker one just outside the off, beats the
        bat and goes to het keeper
  78.4 Kumble to Oram, one run
  78.5 Kumble to Astle, no run, full and straight, on the off, defended
  78.6 Kumble to Astle, no run, slow and on the off, defended

End of over 79 (1 run) New Zealand 222/5 (trail by 278 runs)
A Kumble 17-7-32-0 - GMDC End
JDP Oram 4* (33b) NJ Astle 102* (202b 14x4)

  79.1 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, fullish and on the off, sweep
        played and missed, rapped on the pad
  79.2 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, fired down the leg side, flat and
        full, left alone
  79.3 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, slower and on the off and middle,
        defended with bat and pad held close together
  79.4 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, sweep played and missed, the ball
        goes off the pad over short leg
  79.5 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, flat and on the pads, tucked away
        to the on side
  79.6 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, outside the off, kicked away

End of over 80 (maiden) New Zealand 222/5 (trail by 278 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 24-4-66-1 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 102* (201b 14x4) JDP Oram 4* (39b)

  80.1 Kumble to Astle, no run, well flighted and on the off, defensive
        shot played, off the edge to the on side
  80.2 Kumble to Astle, no run, full again and on the off, a bit flatter,
        defended
  80.3 Kumble to Astle, no run, a bit slower, on the off and full,
        defended carefully
  80.4 Kumble to Astle, no run, overpitched and on the stumps, playd back
        to hte bowler
  80.5 Kumble to Astle, one run, short and a bit of width, eased through
        cover
  80.6 Kumble to Oram, no run, full and on the off, not much flight,
        defended

End of over 81 (1 run) New Zealand 223/5 (trail by 277 runs)
A Kumble 18-7-33-0 - GMDC End
NJ Astle 103* (206b 14x4) JDP Oram 4* (40b)

  81.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, OUT: tossed, on the stumps, Astle comes
        down the wicket and has an almighty heave, he misses, beaten in
        the flight, Patel collects smartly and whips the bails off! That
        is the wicket India wanted

       New Zealand 223/6, Partnership of 24
       NJ Astle  st Patel b Harbhajan Singh  103 (207b 14x4 0x6)
       JDP Oram 4* (40b) Harbhajan Singh 24.1-4-66-2

  81.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, no run, defended
  81.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, no run, well flighted and on the off, Hart
        gets behind the ball and defends
  81.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, two runs, back and across and flicked to
        square leg, if he had not got bat on that he would have been plumb
        in front, Hart in trouble against Harbhajan
  81.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, no run
  81.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, no run

End of over 82 (2 runs) New Zealand 225/6 (trail by 275 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 25-4-68-2 - Adani Pavilion End
JDP Oram 4* (40b) RG Hart 2* (5b)

  82.1 Kumble to Oram, no run
  82.2 Kumble to Oram, one run, full and on the off, floating in, driven
        to mid on
  82.3 Kumble to Hart, no run, full and on the off, defended to the on
        side
  82.4 Kumble to Hart, no run, just short of a good length, a bit of extra
        bounce, Hart defends
  82.5 Kumble to Hart, no run, full toss on the pads, thumped to mid on
  82.6 Kumble to Hart, no run, fullish an don the off, Hart gets a long
        stride in and tries to defend, rapped on the pad, loud shout,
        turned down

End of over 83 (1 run) New Zealand 226/6 (trail by 274 runs)
A Kumble 19-7-34-0 - GMDC End
JDP Oram 5* (42b) RG Hart 2* (9b)

  83.1 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run
  83.2 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
        padded away
  83.3 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, flatter, just outside the off,
        sweep played and missed, hit on the pad
  83.4 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, fuller still and on the pads,
        worked to short midwicket
  83.5 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, again fullish and on the pads,
        eased to wide mid on
  83.6 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, outside the off, spinning further
        away, padded to third man

End of over 84 (maiden) New Zealand 226/6 (trail by 274 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 26-5-68-2 - Adani Pavilion End
RG Hart 2* (9b) JDP Oram 5* (48b)

  84.1 Kumble to Hart, one run
  84.2 Kumble to Oram, no run, flipper outside the off, fullish, left
        alone
  84.3 Kumble to Oram, OUT: Kumble comes around the wicket and gets a ball
        to straighten after hitting the deck, Oram fends loosely and edges
        to slip where Dravid takes a simple catch. That is 350 Test
        wickets for Anil Kumble. What a fine performer he has been for
        India

       New Zealand 227/7, Partnership of 4
       JDP Oram  c Dravid b Kumble  5 (50b 0x4 0x6)
       RG Hart 3* (10b) A Kumble 19.3-7-35-1

  84.4 Kumble to Vettori, no run, outside the off, quick, left alone
  84.5 Kumble to Vettori, no run, full and on the off, defended carefully
  84.6 Kumble to Vettori, no run

End of over 85 (1 run) New Zealand 227/7 (trail by 273 runs)
A Kumble 20-7-35-1 - GMDC End
RG Hart 3* (10b) DL Vettori 0* (3b)

  85.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, no run, flat and on the off, defended to
        the on side
  85.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, no run, full and well flighted, defended
        carefully once more
  85.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, no run, flatter and on the pads, edged to
        the on side
  85.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
        slow, defended carefully
  85.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, no run, closer to the off stump, fuller,
        defended
  85.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, no run, flat and on the leg stump,
        defended to the on side

End of over 86 (maiden) New Zealand 227/7 (trail by 273 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 27-6-68-2 - Adani Pavilion End
DL Vettori 0* (3b) RG Hart 3* (16b)

  86.1 Kumble to Vettori, no run
  86.2 Kumble to Vettori, no run
  86.3 Kumble to Vettori, no run, full and on the off, driven through
        covers
  86.4 Kumble to Vettori, no run, flat and on the stumps, defende
        carefully
  86.5 Kumble to Vettori, no run, on the off again,m full and straight,
        defended
  86.6 Kumble to Vettori, no run, fuller still, defended

End of over 87 (maiden) New Zealand 227/7 (trail by 273 runs)
A Kumble 21-8-35-1 - GMDC End
RG Hart 3* (16b) DL Vettori 0* (8b)

  87.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, no run
  87.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
        defended carefully with soft hands
  87.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, one run, on the pads and full, worked away
        to the on side
  87.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, flatter and quicker, on the
        off, defended awkwardly
  87.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, beautifully flighted and on the
        off, the ball spins and bounces, beating the bat
  87.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, down the leg side, left alone

End of over 88 (1 run) New Zealand 228/7 (trail by 272 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 28-6-69-2 - Adani Pavilion End
RG Hart 4* (19b) DL Vettori 0* (11b)

  88.1 Kumble to Hart, no run
  88.2 Kumble to Hart, one run, top spinner on the middle and leg, flat
        and quite quick, clipped away to the on side
  88.3 Kumble to Vettori, no run, full, flat and on the stumps, driven
        back to the bowler
  88.4 Kumble to Vettori, no run
  88.5 Kumble to Vettori, no run, slow and on the off, defended
  88.6 Kumble to Vettori, no run

End of over 89 (1 run) New Zealand 229/7 (trail by 271 runs)
A Kumble 22-8-36-1 - GMDC End
RG Hart 5* (21b) DL Vettori 0* (15b)

  89.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, one run, tossed up and on the middle and
        leg, worked away to the on side
  89.2 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, very full and on the pads,
        tapped to the on side
  89.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, slower still and on middle and
        leg, defended with soft hands
  89.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run
  89.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, flat and pitching outside the
        leg stump, defended to the on side
  89.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, again flat and on the stumps,
        defended

End of over 90 (1 run) New Zealand 230/7 (trail by 270 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 29-6-70-2 - Adani Pavilion End
RG Hart 6* (22b) DL Vettori 0* (20b)

  90.1 Kumble to Hart, no run, quicker one on the leg stump, played at and
        missed
  90.2 Kumble to Hart, no run, quicker one on the stumps, defended
        carefully
  90.3 Kumble to Hart, legbye: one run
  90.4 Kumble to Vettori, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
        driven to cover
  90.5 Kumble to Vettori, FOUR, outside the off again anbd a bit of air,
        Vettori gets beautifully to the pitch of the ball and drives to
        the cover fence
  90.6 Kumble to Vettori, no run, defended

End of over 91 (5 runs) New Zealand 235/7 (trail by 265 runs)
A Kumble 23-8-40-1 - GMDC End
RG Hart 6* (25b) DL Vettori 4* (23b 1x4)

  91.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, no run
  91.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, no run, tossed up and on the pads, tapped
        to the on side
  91.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, no run, flatter and on the off, defended
        with a straight bat
  91.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, no run, full and straight, almost a
        yorker, well dug out
  91.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hart, one run, slower, tossed up a bit more and
        on middle and leg, clipped away to the on side
  91.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, legbye: FOUR, down the leg side and
        flat, tickled away very fine, the ball runs away to the fence

End of over 92 (5 runs) New Zealand 240/7 (trail by 260 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 30-6-71-2 - Adani Pavilion End
RG Hart 7* (30b) DL Vettori 4* (24b 1x4)

  92.1 Kumble to Hart, no run
  92.2 Kumble to Hart, no run
  92.3 Kumble to Hart, no run, full and on the off, driven back down the
        wicket
  92.4 Kumble to Hart, FOUR, quick and flat, down the leg side, flicked
        just past the man at backward short leg
  92.5 Kumble to Hart, no run, on the off, good length, defended carefully
  92.6 Kumble to Hart, no run, down the leg side, played at and missed

End of over 93 (4 runs) New Zealand 244/7 (trail by 256 runs)
A Kumble 24-8-44-1 - GMDC End
DL Vettori 4* (24b 1x4) RG Hart 11* (36b 1x4)

  93.1 Sehwag to Vettori, no run
  93.2 Sehwag to Vettori, no run
  93.3 Sehwag to Vettori, FOUR, tossed up - way too much - picked up and
        driven well through midwicket
  93.4 Sehwag to Vettori, no run, full and on the off, defended carefully
  93.5 Sehwag to Vettori, no run, fuller and on the pads, defended to
        short leg
  93.6 Sehwag to Vettori, no run, slower and on the off, defended

End of over 94 (4 runs) New Zealand 248/7 (trail by 252 runs)
V Sehwag 8-2-17-1 - Adani Pavilion End
RG Hart 11* (37b 1x4) DL Vettori 8* (30b 2x4)

  94.1 Kumble to Hart, two runs, fullish, flat and outside the off, played
        wide of slip, quick running gets the batsmen two
  94.2 Kumble to Hart, no run
  94.3 Kumble to Hart, legbye: two runs, just short of a good length and
        on the leg stump, flick played and missed, off the pads to fine
        leg
  94.4 Kumble to Hart, no run
  94.5 Kumble to Hart, no run, on the of, spinning slightly, defended
  94.6 Kumble to Hart, no run, slower one on the off, defended carefully

End of over 95 (4 runs) New Zealand 252/7 (trail by 248 runs)
A Kumble 25-8-46-1 - GMDC End
DL Vettori 8* (30b 2x4) RG Hart 13* (43b 1x4)

       L Balaji is back in the attack with the shiny second new ball
  95.1 Balaji to Vettori, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, slanting away from the lft hander, left well alone
  95.2 Balaji to Vettori, two runs, full and on the pads, worked away
        neatly through midwicket
  95.3 Balaji to Vettori, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, cut down to gully
  95.4 Balaji to Vettori, no run, just short of a good length, outside the
        off, slanting away from the left hander, left alone
  95.5 Balaji to Vettori, FOUR, just short of a good length and on the
        pads, flicked efficiently through midwicket
  95.6 Balaji to Vettori, no run, just short of a length and far outside
        the off, left alone and now drinks are onto the field

End of over 96 (6 runs) New Zealand 258/7 (trail by 242 runs)
L Balaji 19-6-66-0 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
RG Hart 13* (43b 1x4) DL Vettori 14* (36b 3x4)

Match State: Drinks

  96.1 Khan to Hart, one run, full and far down the leg side, flicked to
        deep fine leg
  96.2 Khan to Vettori, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, played to mid on with a nice swing of a straight bat
  96.3 Khan to Vettori, FOUR, just short of a good length and outside the
        off, flashed at, the ball takes the edge and goes past the slips
        to the third man fence
  96.4 Khan to Vettori, no run, short of a good length and on the off,
        defended
  96.5 Khan to Vettori, no run, full and far outside the off, some late
        away swing for Zaheer, left well alie
  96.6 Khan to Vettori, no run, slower one on the off, driven to mid on

End of over 97 (5 runs) New Zealand 263/7 (trail by 237 runs)
Z Khan 15-1-46-3 (3nb) - GMDC End
RG Hart 14* (44b 1x4) DL Vettori 18* (41b 4x4)

  97.1 Balaji to Hart, no run, fullish and slipping down the leg side,
        played at and missed, the ball slips down the leg side
  97.2 Balaji to Hart, no run, slightly full and outside the off, defended
  97.3 Balaji to Hart, no run, full and straight, on the leg and middle,
        driven to the on side
  97.4 Balaji to Hart, no run, outside the off, good length, left alone to
        the keeper
  97.5 Balaji to Hart, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        pads, whipped away to the on side
  97.6 Balaji to Hart, one run, full again and a bit of inswing, slipping
        down leg side though, easily flicked to fine leg

End of over 98 (1 run) New Zealand 264/7 (trail by 236 runs)
L Balaji 20-6-67-0 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
RG Hart 15* (50b 1x4) DL Vettori 18* (41b 4x4)

  98.1 Khan to Hart, no run
  98.2 Khan to Hart, no run, full and on the off, a touch of inswing,
        driven back down the wicket to the bowler
  98.3 Khan to Hart, no run, just short of a good length and angled wide
        of the right hander, left alone
  98.4 Khan to Hart, no run, fullish and outside the off, left alone
  98.5 Khan to Hart, no run, full and outside the off, driven at and
        missed, through to the keeper, loud shout for the caught behind,
        no contact with bat though
  98.6 Khan to Hart, no run, full and far down the leg side, a waste of
        effort, left alone

End of over 99 (maiden) New Zealand 264/7 (trail by 236 runs)
Z Khan 16-2-46-3 (3nb) - GMDC End
DL Vettori 18* (41b 4x4) RG Hart 15* (56b 1x4)

  99.1 Balaji to Vettori, no run, fullish and outside the off, slanted
        across the left hander, played at and missed
  99.2 Balaji to Vettori, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
        cover
  99.3 Balaji to Vettori, one run, outside the off and full, eased to
        third man
  99.4 Balaji to Hart, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
        left well alone
  99.5 Balaji to Hart, OUT: fullish, on the middle and off, slanting in,
        Hart plays across the line from the crease and is trapped in
        front. First Test wicket for Balaji!

       New Zealand 265/8, Partnership of 38
       RG Hart  lbw b Balaji  15 (58b 1x4 0x6)
       DL Vettori 19* (44b 4x4) L Balaji 20.5-6-68-1 (1nb)

  99.6 Balaji to Wiseman, no run, full and on the off, swinging in a
        touch, driven to mid off

End of over 100 (1 run) New Zealand 265/8 (trail by 235 runs)
L Balaji 21-6-68-1 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
DL Vettori 19* (44b 4x4) PJ Wiseman 0* (1b)

 100.1 Khan to Vettori, no run, full and on the off, driven to cover
 100.2 Khan to Vettori, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid off
 100.3 Khan to Vettori, no run, good length ball on the off, driven back
        down the wicket to the bowler
 100.4 Khan to Vettori, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, tapped to the on side
 100.5 Khan to Vettori, no run, full and a bit wide outside the off,
        driven to point
 100.6 Khan to Vettori, no run, good length ball on the off, driven to
        cover

End of over 101 (maiden) New Zealand 265/8 (trail by 235 runs)
Z Khan 17-3-46-3 (3nb) - GMDC End
PJ Wiseman 0* (1b) DL Vettori 19* (50b 4x4)

 101.1 Balaji to Wiseman, no run, fullish and on the off, swinging in a
        touch, driven back to the bowler
 101.2 Balaji to Wiseman, no run, just short of a good length and coming
        in with the arm, defended with a straight bat
 101.3 Balaji to Wiseman, no run, short ball, well directed, no real pace
        though, Wiseman ducks
 101.4 Balaji to Wiseman, one run, short ball again and Wiseman plays an
        ungainly pull, the ball goes off the glove past the keeper twoards
        fine leg
 101.5 Balaji to Vettori, no run, fuller and on the off, driven to mid off
 101.6 Balaji to Vettori, no run, short ball to end the over, left alone

End of over 102 (1 run) New Zealand 266/8 (trail by 234 runs)
L Balaji 22-6-69-1 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
PJ Wiseman 1* (5b) DL Vettori 19* (52b 4x4)

 102.1 Khan to Wiseman, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, left alone
 102.2 Khan to Wiseman, FOUR, overpitched and down the leg side flicked
        down to fine leg, Balaji runs along, gets to the ball and makes a
        mess of it!  four runs gifted away
 102.3 Khan to Wiseman, no run, fuller and on the pads, whipped to square
        leg
 102.4 Khan to Wiseman, no run, full and outside the off, driven at, the
        ball runs to point
 102.5 Khan to Wiseman, no run, fuller and a bit outside the off, going
        away from the right hander, left alone
 102.6 Khan to Wiseman, no run, on the off, good length, defended

End of over 103 (4 runs) New Zealand 270/8 (trail by 230 runs)
Z Khan 18-3-50-3 (3nb) - GMDC End
DL Vettori 19* (52b 4x4) PJ Wiseman 5* (11b 1x4)

 103.1 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, two runs, well flighted and outside the
        off, driven well through cover point
 103.2 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, slow, on the off, tossed up
        well, defended
 103.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, short and a bit of width, cut
        to point
 103.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, well flighted and far outside
        the off, left alone
 103.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, fullish and on the off,
        defended carefully
 103.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, FOUR, short and wide, cut away nicely
        to the point fence

End of over 104 (6 runs) New Zealand 276/8 (trail by 224 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 31-6-77-2 - Adani Pavilion End
PJ Wiseman 5* (11b 1x4) DL Vettori 25* (58b 5x4)

 104.1 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, full and straight, pretty quick from
        Kumble, defended to the on side
 104.2 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, slower this time and outside the off,
        the ball turns a bit, left alone to the keeper
 104.3 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, straigter one on the off, flatter and a
        bit quicker, defended
 104.4 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, and slightly slower this time, good
        variation of pace, driven sightly uppishly towards mid off
 104.5 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, left alone outside the off
 104.6 Kumble to Wiseman, one run, flat and on the pads, worked away to
        the on side

End of over 105 (1 run) New Zealand 277/8 (trail by 223 runs)
A Kumble 26-8-47-1 - GMDC End
PJ Wiseman 6* (17b 1x4) DL Vettori 25* (58b 5x4)

 105.1 Harbhajan Singh to Wiseman, no run, tossed up and on the off,
        played at and missd, off the pad to short leg
 105.2 Harbhajan Singh to Wiseman, one run, too full, straying onto the
        pads, flicked through midwicket
 105.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, tossed up, wide of the stumps,
        spinning away, left well alone
 105.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, just short of a length and
        Vettori rocks back and cuts to point
 105.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, two runs, short and a bit of width, cut
        through point
 105.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        driven to mid off

End of over 106 (3 runs) New Zealand 280/8 (trail by 220 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 32-6-80-2 - Adani Pavilion End
PJ Wiseman 7* (19b 1x4) DL Vettori 27* (62b 5x4)

 106.1 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, full and on the off, pushed to mid on
 106.2 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, on the off, flat and pacy, defended
 106.3 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, slower and on the off, Wiseman watches
        the ball very carefully and defends
 106.4 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, full and outside the off, left well
        alone
 106.5 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, full and straight, driven back to the
        bowler
 106.6 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, down the leg side, played at and missed

End of over 107 (maiden) New Zealand 280/8 (trail by 220 runs)
A Kumble 27-9-47-1 - GMDC End
DL Vettori 27* (62b 5x4) PJ Wiseman 7* (25b 1x4)

 107.1 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, well flighted and on the middle
        and leg, defended carefully
 107.2 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run
 107.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, full again and on the pads,
        defended carefully
 107.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, full and on the off, defended
        carefully
 107.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, very slow and on the offg,
        defended
 107.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run

End of over 108 (maiden) New Zealand 280/8 (trail by 220 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 33-7-80-2 - Adani Pavilion End
PJ Wiseman 7* (25b 1x4) DL Vettori 27* (68b 5x4)

       Balaji comes on to bowl what should be the last over of the day
 108.1 Balaji to Wiseman, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, a bit of pace and bounce, the ball is swinging away a
        touch, left alone
 108.2 Balaji to Wiseman, no run, fullish and on the pads, Wiseman is
        happy to just pat the ball away
 108.3 Balaji to Wiseman, one run, full and slipping down the leg side,
        flicked just wide of Chopra at short leg
 108.4 Balaji to Vettori, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, left well alone as the ball shapes away from the left
        hander
 108.5 Balaji to Vettori, no run, short ball ducg in, Vettori is not
        perturbed, he ducks under it easily
       Balaji comes around the wickets for the last ball of the day
 108.6 Balaji to Vettori, one run, fullish and on the off, Vettori pinches
        a single to end the third day's play

End of over 109 (2 runs) New Zealand 282/8 (trail by 218 runs)
L Balaji 23-6-71-1 (1nb) - GMDC End
DL Vettori 28* (71b 5x4) PJ Wiseman 8* (28b 1x4)

Match State: Stumps - Day 3

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        Zealand so close to the follow on mark, it's a very good evening
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       It promises to be an enthralling day's cricket with New Zealand
        requiring 19 more runs to avoid the follow-on with only two
        wickets in hand
 109.1 Kumble to Vettori, FOUR, down leg side, tickled down to fine leg
 109.2 Kumble to Vettori, no run, good length just outside off, defended
        down the pitch
 109.3 Kumble to Vettori, no run, outside off, turned in a bit as well,
        left alone
 109.4 Kumble to Vettori, no run, good length on off-and-middle, defended
 109.5 Kumble to Vettori, no run
 109.6 Kumble to Vettori, no run, just short and outside off, Vettori goes
        for the cut and misses as the ball bounces more than expected

End of over 110 (4 runs) New Zealand 286/8 (trail by 214 runs)
A Kumble 28-9-51-1 - Adani Pavilion End
PJ Wiseman 8* (28b 1x4) DL Vettori 32* (77b 6x4)

 110.1 Harbhajan Singh to Wiseman, no run, good length and took some turn.
        Wiseman defends off pad and oges to silly point. loud appeal
        negated
 110.2 Harbhajan Singh to Wiseman, no run
 110.3 Harbhajan Singh to Wiseman, one run, drifting down leg, Wiseman
        turns it to fine leg for an easy single
 110.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, good length and turning outside
        off, Vettori lets it through to the keeper
 110.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, good length outside leg and
        turns, Vettori defends
 110.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, good length outside off, left
        alone

End of over 111 (1 run) New Zealand 287/8 (trail by 213 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 34-7-81-2 - GMDC End
PJ Wiseman 9* (31b 1x4) DL Vettori 32* (80b 6x4)

 111.1 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, good length just outside off, left alone
 111.2 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, on target once again, pitching on off,
        Wiseman defends
 111.3 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, good length on off with a shade of turn,
        defended
 111.4 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, good length on off, pushed to short leg
 111.5 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, good length on off again, defended n
        front foot
 111.6 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, fuller length this time, played back
        along the pitch to the bowler

End of over 112 (maiden) New Zealand 287/8 (trail by 213 runs)
A Kumble 29-10-51-1 - Adani Pavilion End
DL Vettori 32* (80b 6x4) PJ Wiseman 9* (37b 1x4)

 112.1 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, good length on leg stump,
        turning aross the batsman, defended
 112.2 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, outside off, turned and
        bounced, left alone
 112.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run
 112.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, fuller length, defended off the
        front foot
 112.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, fuller length again, defended
        carefully
 112.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, outside leg and turning into
        the batsman, defended to short leg

End of over 113 (maiden) New Zealand 287/8 (trail by 213 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 35-8-81-2 - GMDC End
PJ Wiseman 9* (37b 1x4) DL Vettori 32* (86b 6x4)

 113.1 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, good length outside off, played with
        angled bat to point
 113.2 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, slightly shorter on middle and leg,
        turned to short leg, sharp fielding by chopra
 113.3 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, good length on off, defended off front
        foot
 113.4 Kumble to Wiseman, one run, flighted and slower, miscued drive goes
        to fine leg
 113.5 Kumble to Vettori, no run, flatter and faster on middle and off,
        defended carefully
 113.6 Kumble to Vettori, no run, good length on middle, played to short
        leg

End of over 114 (1 run) New Zealand 288/8 (trail by 212 runs)
A Kumble 30-10-52-1 - Adani Pavilion End
PJ Wiseman 10* (41b 1x4) DL Vettori 32* (88b 6x4)

 114.1 Harbhajan Singh to Wiseman, FOUR, god length on middle and leg,
        swept away powerfully
 114.2 Harbhajan Singh to Wiseman, no run
 114.3 Harbhajan Singh to Wiseman, no run, good length outside off,
        Wiseman stretches forward in defence
 114.4 Harbhajan Singh to Wiseman, one run, on leg stump, swept to
        backward square leg
 114.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, turn and bounce again, played
        late to point
 114.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vettori, no run, from round the wicket, fuller
        length, and Vettori plays it down the pitch

End of over 115 (5 runs) New Zealand 293/8 (trail by 207 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 36-8-86-2 - GMDC End
PJ Wiseman 15* (45b 2x4) DL Vettori 32* (90b 6x4)

       Only 8 needed to avoid follow-on now
 115.1 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, good length on off, defendedd easily off
        front foot
 115.2 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, shorter and flatter, Wiseman inside
        edge, and the ball squirts behind the stumps
 115.3 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, good length, defended on front foot
 115.4 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, good length on off again, but Wisdeman
        has no problems defending on front foot
 115.5 Kumble to Wiseman, two runs, good length outside, played with
        angled bat behind point
 115.6 Kumble to Wiseman, no run, defended off front foot

End of over 116 (2 runs) New Zealand 295/8 (trail by 205 runs)
A Kumble 31-10-54-1 - Adani Pavilion End
DL Vettori 32* (90b 6x4) PJ Wiseman 17* (51b 2x4)

       The ploy of bowling both spinners in tandem isn't working here
 116.1 Balaji to Vettori, no run, round the wicket straightaway, flicked
        to mid-on
 116.2 Balaji to Vettori, no run, short and going down leg, Vettori tries
        to flick rapped on pads. Stifled appeal
 116.3 Balaji to Vettori, two runs, short on middle and leg, Vettori
        flicks between midwicket and mid-on. Excellent running fetches two
 116.4 Balaji to Vettori, one run, short on leg, flicked for an easy
        single
 116.5 Balaji to Wiseman, no run, over the wicket now, good length outside
        off, and shaped away a bit, Wiseman plays and misses
 116.6 Balaji to Wiseman, no run, well-directed short ball, Wiseman fends
        uncomfortably to midwicket

End of over 117 (3 runs) New Zealand 298/8 (trail by 202 runs)
L Balaji 24-6-74-1 (1nb) - GMDC End
DL Vettori 35* (94b 6x4) PJ Wiseman 17* (53b 2x4)

       Just 3 more needed to avoid follow-on. Surely Zaheer Khan should be
        given an over now
 117.1 Kumble to Vettori, two runs, just short outside off, squirted
        through gully for a couple
 117.2 Kumble to Vettori, no run, full length on off, played carefully to
        mid-off
 117.3 Kumble to Vettori, no run, tossed up and outside off, Vettori goes
        for a drive and misses. Fumnmble from Parthiv, but no run
 117.4 Kumble to Vettori, no run, full length on leg, defended to short
        leg
 117.5 Kumble to Vettori, no run, good length on middle, easily defended
        off front foot
 117.6 Kumble to Vettori, no run, slightly shorter this time, played off
        the back foot to mid-on

End of over 118 (2 runs) New Zealand 300/8 (trail by 200 runs)
A Kumble 32-10-56-1 - Adani Pavilion End
PJ Wiseman 17* (53b 2x4) DL Vettori 37* (100b 6x4)

 118.1 Balaji to Wiseman, no run, drifting down leg, Wiseman goes for a
        flick but misses
 118.2 Balaji to Wiseman, no run, better line this time, outside off,
        Wiseman leaves it alone
 118.3 Balaji to Wiseman, no run, good length outside off, Wiseman comes
        forward and eases it to cover
 118.4 Balaji to Wiseman, no run, attempted slower ball, but loses
        direction. The ball drifts down leg, Wiseman misses a flick again
 118.5 Balaji to Wiseman, no run, short ball which doesn't bounce as much
        as Wiseman expected, takes it on the body
 118.6 Balaji to Wiseman, legbye: FOUR, drifting down leg, Wiseman
        attempts flick but ball goes off the pad to fine-leg fence.
        Follow-on avoided!

End of over 119 (4 runs, maiden) New Zealand 304/8 (trail by 196 runs)
L Balaji 25-7-74-1 (1nb) - GMDC End
DL Vettori 37* (100b 6x4) PJ Wiseman 17* (59b 2x4)

 119.1 Kumble to Vettori, no run, round the wicket, good length outside
        off, defended to mid-on
 119.2 Kumble to Vettori, no run, shorter in length, Vettori tries to
        flick misses, appeal negated by Shepherd
 119.3 Kumble to Vettori, no run, just short, defended to short leg
 119.4 Kumble to Vettori, one run
 119.5 Kumble to Wiseman, no run
 119.6 Kumble to Wiseman, no run

End of over 120 (1 run) New Zealand 305/8 (trail by 195 runs)
A Kumble 33-10-57-1 - Adani Pavilion End
DL Vettori 38* (104b 6x4) PJ Wiseman 17* (61b 2x4)

 120.1 Balaji to Vettori, two runs
 120.2 Balaji to Vettori, no run, round the wicket, short ball, Vettori
        ducks
 120.3 Balaji to Vettori, FOUR, short on leg stump, Vettori rocks back and
        pulls it to square leg. Superb stroke
 120.4 Balaji to Vettori, no run, over the wicket now, good length around
        off, and Vettori defends to cover
 120.5 Balaji to Vettori, FOUR, on the legs again, Vettori eases it
        between midwicket and mid-on. Excellent timing
 120.6 Balaji to Vettori, no run, good length on off, played to mid-off

End of over 121 (10 runs) New Zealand 315/8 (trail by 185 runs)
L Balaji 26-7-84-1 (1nb) - GMDC End
PJ Wiseman 17* (61b 2x4) DL Vettori 48* (110b 8x4)

       Vettori nearing a well-deserved half-century
 121.1 Tendulkar to Wiseman, no run, starts off with an offbreak, Wiseman
        defends down the pitch
 121.2 Tendulkar to Wiseman, no run, slightly shorter, pushed off back
        foot
 121.3 Tendulkar to Wiseman, no run, fuller length, driven back to the
        bowler
 121.4 Tendulkar to Wiseman, no run, good length, defended by Wiseman
 121.5 Tendulkar to Wiseman, no run, fuller length on middle, driven back
        to the bowler
 121.6 Tendulkar to Wiseman, no run, well-flighted delivery, driven down
        the pitch, but Tendulkar fields

End of over 122 (maiden) New Zealand 315/8 (trail by 185 runs)
SR Tendulkar 1-1-0-0 - Adani Pavilion End
DL Vettori 48* (110b 8x4) PJ Wiseman 17* (67b 2x4)

       It's clearly been New Zealand's mroning so far. Surprisingly,
        Ganguly hasn't opted for Zaheer yet
 122.1 Khan to Vettori, FOUR, short on middle, real loosener, and Vettori
        clubs it to midwicket. good fifty
 122.2 Khan to Vettori, no run, on middle, Vettori ties to flick, misses.
        Appeal for lbw turned down by Koertzen
 122.3 Khan to Vettori, one run, good length but drifting down leg,
        flicked to square leg
 122.4 Khan to Wiseman, no run, slightly short and way outside off, left
        alone by Wiseman
 122.5 Khan to Wiseman, no run, good length outside off, eased to point
        where Harbhajan fields
 122.6 Khan to Wiseman, no run, good length just outside off, driven to
        mid-off

End of over 123 (5 runs) New Zealand 320/8 (trail by 180 runs)
Z Khan 19-3-55-3 (3nb) - GMDC End
DL Vettori 53* (113b 9x4) PJ Wiseman 17* (70b 2x4)

 123.1 Tendulkar to Vettori, one run, good length on leg stump, flicked to
        square leg
 123.2 Tendulkar to Wiseman, no run, it's the legbreak this time, but
        Wiseman goes forward and defends
 123.3 Tendulkar to Wiseman, FOUR, another attempted legbreak turns into a
        full toss, played to midwicket
 123.4 Tendulkar to Wiseman, no run, good length, turned beats bat, clips
        pad and goes to slip
 123.5 Tendulkar to Wiseman, no run
 123.6 Tendulkar to Wiseman, no run, good length on middle and leg, and
        turning towards off, defended carefully

End of over 124 (5 runs) New Zealand 325/8 (trail by 175 runs)
SR Tendulkar 2-1-5-0 - Adani Pavilion End
DL Vettori 54* (114b 9x4) PJ Wiseman 21* (75b 3x4)

 124.1 Khan to Vettori, no run, good length on middle, played to midwicket
 124.2 Khan to Vettori, no run, good length outside off, left alone
 124.3 Khan to Vettori, no run, slightly short on off, no seam or swing,
        played easily to midwicket
 124.4 Khan to Vettori, no run, full length outside off, a hint of
        outswing there, driven to cover
 124.5 Khan to Vettori, one run, shorter length on middle and leg, clipped
        to square leg
 124.6 Khan to Wiseman, two runs, round the wicket this time, on middle
        and leg, clipped to square leg for a couple

End of over 125 (3 runs) New Zealand 328/8 (trail by 172 runs)
Z Khan 20-3-58-3 (3nb) - GMDC End
DL Vettori 55* (119b 9x4) PJ Wiseman 23* (76b 3x4)

Match State: Drinks

       An excellent first hour for New Zealand here. Tehy have easily
        averted the follow-on
 125.1 Tendulkar to Vettori, no run
 125.2 Tendulkar to Vettori, no run, short on middle and off, played to
        mid-off
 125.3 Tendulkar to Vettori, no run
 125.4 Tendulkar to Vettori, no run
 125.5 Tendulkar to Vettori, no run, yorker length ball, well dug out
 125.6 Tendulkar to Vettori, no run, good length outside off, eased to
        point

End of over 126 (maiden) New Zealand 328/8 (trail by 172 runs)
SR Tendulkar 3-2-5-0 - Adani Pavilion End
PJ Wiseman 23* (76b 3x4) DL Vettori 55* (125b 9x4)

 126.1 Khan to Wiseman, FOUR, round the wicketoutside off, Wiseman edges a
        drive, just short of slip and goes to thid man fence
 126.2 Khan to Wiseman, no run, played to short leg. superb fielding by
        chopra who throws the stumps down, put Wiseman is in
 126.3 Khan to Wiseman, OUT: short on middle, Wiseman goes for a pull ,
        top edges and the catch is easily taken by Laxman at short
        midwicket

       New Zealand 332/9, Partnership of 67
       PJ Wiseman  c Laxman b Khan  27 (79b 4x4 0x6)
       DL Vettori 55* (125b 9x4) Z Khan 20.3-3-62-4 (3nb)

 126.4 Khan to Tuffey, no run
 126.5 Khan to Tuffey, no run
 126.6 Khan to Tuffey, legbye: one run, drifting down leg, goes off pads
        for a run

End of over 127 (5 runs) New Zealand 333/9 (trail by 167 runs)
Z Khan 21-3-62-4 (3nb) - GMDC End
DR Tuffey 0* (3b) DL Vettori 55* (125b 9x4)

 127.1 Kumble to Tuffey, no run
 127.2 Kumble to Tuffey, no run, full length on middle, flicked to
        midwicket
 127.3 Kumble to Tuffey, no run
 127.4 Kumble to Tuffey, no run, good length on middle, kept a shade lw,
        played off back foot
 127.5 Kumble to Tuffey, no run, good length on off, defended to silly
        point
 127.6 Kumble to Tuffey, one run, good length on middle and leg, turned to
        leg

End of over 128 (1 run) New Zealand 334/9 (trail by 166 runs)
A Kumble 34-10-58-1 - Adani Pavilion End
DR Tuffey 1* (9b) DL Vettori 55* (125b 9x4)

 128.1 Khan to Tuffey, no run, good length on off, pushed to cover
 128.2 Khan to Tuffey, no run, short ball on off, Tuffey gets on top of
        the bounce and pushes
 128.3 Khan to Tuffey, no run, another well-directed short ball, goes off
        arm guard, Parthiv dives forward to take the catch, appeal is
        negated
 128.4 Khan to Tuffey, one run, slower ball outside off, guided to third
        man for a single
 128.5 Khan to Vettori, no run, short on the legs, pulled but straight to
        Harbhajan at square leg
 128.6 Khan to Vettori, FOUR, half-volley outside off, and a cracking
        cover-drive which speeds away to the fence. Magnificent shot!

End of over 129 (5 runs) New Zealand 339/9 (trail by 161 runs)
Z Khan 22-3-67-4 (3nb) - GMDC End
DR Tuffey 2* (13b) DL Vettori 59* (127b 10x4)

 129.1 Kumble to Tuffey, no run, full length on middle, pushed carefully
 129.2 Kumble to Tuffey, no run, outside off and spinning further away,
        left alone
 129.3 Kumble to Tuffey, no run, outside off, and left alone again
 129.4 Kumble to Tuffey, no run, full length, played off the leading edge
        to cover
 129.5 Kumble to Tuffey, no run, full length on middle and leg, Tuffey
        solidly behind the ball in defence
 129.6 Kumble to Tuffey, no run, full length on middle and off, another
        solid defence

End of over 130 (maiden) New Zealand 339/9 (trail by 161 runs)
A Kumble 35-11-58-1 - Adani Pavilion End
DL Vettori 59* (127b 10x4) DR Tuffey 2* (19b)

 130.1 Khan to Vettori, one run, good length on middle, flicked to fine
        leg for a run
 130.2 Khan to Tuffey, no run, round the wicket, good length on middle,
        pushed to midwicket
 130.3 Khan to Tuffey, no run, on the legs and clipped behind square.
        Tuffey thought about a run but sent back by Vettori
 130.4 Khan to Tuffey, no run, short outside off, left alone
 130.5 Khan to Tuffey, no run, over the wicket, well-directed short ball,
        Tuffey defends, but not entirely comfortably
 130.6 Khan to Tuffey, no run, another short ball, but this time drifting
        down leg, left alone

End of over 131 (1 run) New Zealand 340/9 (trail by 160 runs)
Z Khan 23-3-68-4 (3nb) - GMDC End
DL Vettori 60* (128b 10x4) DR Tuffey 2* (24b)

 131.1 Kumble to Vettori, OUT: full-length outside off, Vettori goes for
        the drive but only manages an edge which is easily taken by Dravid
        at slip

       New Zealand 340/10, Partnership of 8
       DL Vettori  c Dravid b Kumble  60 (129b 10x4 0x6)
       DR Tuffey 2* (24b) A Kumble 35.1-11-58-2

       The New Zealand innings has finally come to an end. A lead of 160
        is still a healthy one for India. The Indians would want to bat
        till about an hour before close and then insert New Zealand again
   0.1 Tuffey to Chopra, one run, on middle and legs, clipped to fine leg
        for a run
   0.2 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, good length on off, defended to mid-off
   0.3 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, just short on off, played off the back
        foot to mid-off
   0.4 Tuffey to Sehwag, three runs, slightly short on middle, clipped
        past wide mid-on. Well timed shot
   0.5 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, short outside off, fluent cover-drive off
        the back foot, but well fielded by Vettori
   0.6 Tuffey to Chopra, no run

End of over 1 (4 runs) India 4/0 (lead by 164 runs)
DR Tuffey 1-0-4-0 - GMDC End
V Sehwag 3* (3b) A Chopra 1* (3b)

   1.1 Oram to Sehwag, no run, short rising delivery on middle, played
        comfortably off the back foot down the pitch
   1.2 Oram to Sehwag, two runs, slightly short and seaming in, inside
        edge squirts away to fine leg
   1.3 Oram to Sehwag, no run, bouncer, but Sehwag gets under the ball
        without too many problems
   1.4 Oram to Sehwag, two runs, good length on off, driven down the
        ground off the back foot through mid-off
   1.5 Oram to Sehwag, two runs, slightly shorter this time, punched down
        the ground against by Sehwag for a couple
   1.6 Oram to Sehwag, no run, short and rising, played off the back foot
        to point

End of over 2 (6 runs) India 10/0 (lead by 170 runs)
JDP Oram 1-0-6-0 - Adani Pavilion End
A Chopra 1* (3b) V Sehwag 9* (9b)

   2.1 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, short outside off, left alone
   2.2 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, slightly short, seaming in, Chopra plays
        it comfortably off the back foot to midwicket
   2.3 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, good length outside off, Chopra played at
        it, then withdrew the bat after the ball has passed
   2.4 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, short and down leg side, Chopra tries to
        flick but misses
   2.5 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, fuller length, turned to square leg but
        straight to the fielder
   2.6 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, good length on off and seaming in just a
        touch, Chopra plays a competent defensive shot

End of over 3 (maiden) India 10/0 (lead by 170 runs)
DR Tuffey 2-1-4-0 - GMDC End
V Sehwag 9* (9b) A Chopra 1* (9b)

   3.1 Oram to Sehwag, no run, quite full on off, but Sehwag prefers to
        play off the back foot
   3.2 Oram to Sehwag, no run, slightly short on leg stump, cramped for
        room as he plays it to midwicket
   3.3 Oram to Sehwag, no run, slightly short outside off, played back to
        the bowler
   3.4 Oram to Sehwag, FOUR, short, and just a bit of width outside off,
        and Sehwag plays an exquisite cut shot
   3.5 Oram to Sehwag, no run, short again, but closer to the stumps,
        played off the back foot to mid-off
   3.6 Oram to Sehwag, no run, slightly short on middle and leg, played to
        mid-on

End of over 4 (4 runs) India 14/0 (lead by 174 runs)
JDP Oram 2-0-10-0 - Adani Pavilion End
A Chopra 1* (9b) V Sehwag 13* (15b 1x4)

   4.1 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, good length and just outside off,left
        alone
   4.2 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, good length on middle and leg, eased to
        midwicket
   4.3 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, good length, and seaming in just a bit,
        rapped on the pad. lbw shout turned down by Koertzen
   4.4 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, fuller length just outside off and
        seaming in, played with the inside edge, bat onto pad
   4.5 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, good length outside off, left alone
   4.6 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, full length on off, played from the
        middle of the bat to cover

End of over 5 (maiden) India 14/0 (lead by 174 runs)
DR Tuffey 3-2-4-0 - GMDC End
V Sehwag 13* (15b 1x4) A Chopra 1* (15b)

Match State: Lunch - Day 4

       A good session for New Zealand, who have significantly improved
        their chances of saving the Test. India are still well on top
        though, with an overall lead of 174e
       They will want to stretch that lead by another 200 in the next
        three hours, before inserting New Zealand again.
       We'll be back with you at 0640GMT when play resumes after lunch.
       Welcome back. The New Zealand players are trooping back after the
        lunch break.
   5.1 Oram to Sehwag, no run, good length outside off, flayed on the up
        but straight to point
   5.2 Oram to Sehwag, no run, full length, driven staight down the pitch.
        Hits the stumps at the end, which prevents runs
   5.3 Oram to Sehwag, no run, short ball, Sehwag ducsk under it
   5.4 Oram to Sehwag, no run, full length outside off, Sehwag launches at
        it without any footwork, fails to time the ball, which goes to
        mid-off
   5.5 Oram to Sehwag, no run, short ball, Sehwag moves out of the way and
        allows the ball to pass
   5.6 Oram to Sehwag, one run, short on the legs, Sehwag turns it off the
        hips for a run, and will keep the strike

End of over 6 (1 run) India 15/0 (lead by 175 runs)
JDP Oram 3-0-11-0 - Adani Pavilion End
V Sehwag 14* (21b 1x4) A Chopra 1* (15b)

   6.1 Tuffey to Sehwag, no run, good length on off, pushed to mid-off
   6.2 Tuffey to Sehwag, one run, slightly short outside off, Sehwag
        punches it through cover. There's a sweeper there, so only a
        single
   6.3 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, full length on the leg, but Chopra misses
        out. is rapped on the padsas he tries to flick
   6.4 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, full length on off, played off the front
        foot to mid-off
   6.5 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, full length again, pushed to mid-off
        again
   6.6 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, short ball,  well direct. Chopra drops
        his wrists and takes the ball on his body

End of over 7 (1 run) India 16/0 (lead by 176 runs)
DR Tuffey 4-2-5-0 - GMDC End
V Sehwag 15* (23b 1x4) A Chopra 1* (19b)

   7.1 Oram to Sehwag, no run, slightly short on off, played off the back
        foot to mid-off
   7.2 Oram to Sehwag, no run, fuller length on the legs, clipped but
        straight to midwicket
   7.3 Oram to Sehwag, no run, short ball on top of off, Sehwag lets it go
   7.4 Oram to Sehwag, one run, fuller ball outside off, opens the face of
        the bat and play to deep point. comfortable single
   7.5 Oram to Chopra, no run, full length, driven off the front foot
        straight to cover
   7.6 Oram to Chopra, two runs, slightly short outside off, cut away to
        backward point for a couple. Runs for Chopra at last, after
        playing 20 consecutive dot balls

End of over 8 (3 runs) India 19/0 (lead by 179 runs)
JDP Oram 4-0-14-0 - Adani Pavilion End
V Sehwag 16* (27b 1x4) A Chopra 3* (21b)

   8.1 Tuffey to Sehwag, one run, good length on off, played to sweeper
        cover for a run
   8.2 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, good length around off, played off the
        front foot to mid-off
   8.3 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, slightly short on off, played off the
        back foot to the bowler
   8.4 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, outside off, and Chopra lets it go
   8.5 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, again, fuller length drawing the batsman
        forward, pushed to cover
   8.6 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, outside off and left alone again

End of over 9 (1 run) India 20/0 (lead by 180 runs)
DR Tuffey 5-2-6-0 - GMDC End
V Sehwag 17* (28b 1x4) A Chopra 3* (26b)

       Chopra is showing absolutely no urgency. Not quite what the Indians
        need at this stage of the match
   9.1 Oram to Sehwag, OUT: short ball just outside off. Sehwag tries to
        glide it over slip, a touch too clever with the shot, and the edge
        gives Hart an easy catch

       India 20/1, Partnership of 20
       V Sehwag  c Hart b Oram  17 (29b 1x4 0x6)
       A Chopra 3* (26b) JDP Oram 4.1-0-14-1

   9.2 Oram to Dravid, no run, good length, dabs it and tries a quick
        single, but it's not on
   9.3 Oram to Dravid, no run, good length, immaculate defence on the
        front foot
   9.4 Oram to Dravid, no run, good length outside off, driven to mid-off
   9.5 Oram to Dravid, no run, good length ball nips back and raps Dravid
        on the pad. Loud shout but Shepherd turns it down. replays show
        the ball was too high
   9.6 Oram to Dravid, one run, outside off, steered to deep point for a
        run. Dravid off the mark

End of over 10 (1 run) India 21/1 (lead by 181 runs)
JDP Oram 5-0-15-1 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 1* (5b) A Chopra 3* (26b)

  10.1 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, good length on off, Dravid solid in
        defence again
  10.2 Tuffey to Dravid, one run
  10.3 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, short ball, Chopra gets out of the way
  10.4 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, another short one, bouncing over off
        stump, Chopra draws away from the line of the ball
  10.5 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, fuller length on off, pushed to cover
  10.6 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, good length on off-and-middle, pushed
        carefully back to the bowler

End of over 11 (1 run) India 22/1 (lead by 182 runs)
DR Tuffey 6-2-7-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 2* (7b) A Chopra 3* (30b)

       Chopra's approach seems quite inexplicable. Absolutely no signs of
        any urgency
  11.1 Oram to Dravid, no run, good length on off, pushed to mid-off
  11.2 Oram to Dravid, no run, slightly fuller on off, driven, but the
        ball hits the toe-end of the bat and goes to mid-off
  11.3 Oram to Dravid, one run, slightly short, Dravid taps the ball on
        the off side and calls Chopra for an easy single
  11.4 Oram to Chopra, one run, slightly short on leg stump, clipped
        behind square for a run
  11.5 Oram to Dravid, no run, short bal outside off, Dravid shapes to
        pull, then draws away
  11.6 Oram to Dravid, no run, full outside off, Dravid flails at it it,
        mistimes. A touch of desperation there

End of over 12 (2 runs) India 24/1 (lead by 184 runs)
JDP Oram 6-0-17-1 - Adani Pavilion End
A Chopra 4* (31b) R Dravid 3* (12b)

  12.1 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, good length on off, seaming in slightly.
        Pushed back to the bowler
  12.2 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, good length outside off, pushed to cover
        off the front foot
  12.3 Tuffey to Chopra, one run, good length, pushed down the ground.
        beats mid-on, but Vincent covers ground from mid-off to restrict
        scoring to a run
  12.4 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, slightly short outside off, pushed to
        cover
  12.5 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, good length on middle, played to mid-on
  12.6 Tuffey to Dravid, one run, short outside off, cut away to deep
        point for a single

End of over 13 (2 runs) India 26/1 (lead by 186 runs)
DR Tuffey 7-2-9-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 4* (15b) A Chopra 5* (34b)

  13.1 Vettori to Dravid, one run, good length on middle and off, played
        with soft hands on off
  13.2 Vettori to Chopra, one run, driven to long off
  13.3 Vettori to Dravid, one run, full length, driven to long-off for a
        single again
  13.4 Vettori to Chopra, no run, outisde off, turn and bounce, Chopra
        tries to clip it away, misses
  13.5 Vettori to Chopra, no run, on leg, turned away, but straight to
        short fine leg
  13.6 Vettori to Chopra, one run, good length on off, pushed to cover off
        back foot and a quick single taken

End of over 14 (4 runs) India 30/1 (lead by 190 runs)
DL Vettori 1-0-4-0 - Adani Pavilion End
A Chopra 7* (38b) R Dravid 6* (17b)

  14.1 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, short and slightly outside off, mistimed
        off the back foot straight to bowler
  14.2 Tuffey to Chopra, FOUR, short on middle and leg, Chopra gets inside
        the line and pulls it away to the fine leg fence
  14.3 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, short again, but on off. Chopra gets out
        of the way
  14.4 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, full and outside off, left alone
  14.5 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, full length, driven off the front foot to
        mid-off
  14.6 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, short ball down leg, Chopra gets inside
        the line and allows the ball to pass

End of over 15 (4 runs) India 34/1 (lead by 194 runs)
DR Tuffey 8-2-13-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 6* (17b) A Chopra 11* (44b 1x4)

  15.1 Vettori to Dravid, two runs, on middle, paddled away fine for a
        couple
  15.2 Vettori to Dravid, no run, outside off, Dravid tries a similar shot
        but fails
  15.3 Vettori to Dravid, no run, just short outside off, cut to backward
        point
  15.4 Vettori to Dravid, two runs, on middle-and-leg, swept again for a
        couple
  15.5 Vettori to Dravid, no run, wide outisde off, Dravid flails at it,
        edges, but Hart drops the catch
  15.6 Vettori to Dravid, one run, full outside off, drive to deep point
        for a run

End of over 16 (5 runs) India 39/1 (lead by 199 runs)
DL Vettori 2-0-9-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 11* (23b) A Chopra 11* (44b 1x4)

  16.1 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, full on full, driven back to the bowler
  16.2 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, outside off, Dravid comes down the pitch
        to drive, but mistimes to cover
  16.3 Tuffey to Dravid, FOUR, outside off,flowing cover-drive, gets the
        placement right as well
  16.4 Tuffey to Dravid, no run, short outside off, guided to point
  16.5 Tuffey to Dravid, one run, short ball on middle, pulled to square
        leg for a run
  16.6 Tuffey to Chopra, no run, good length outside off, played to cover

End of over 17 (5 runs) India 44/1 (lead by 204 runs)
DR Tuffey 9-2-18-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 16* (28b 1x4) A Chopra 11* (45b 1x4)

  17.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, on middle-and-off, paddle-swept, but
        Fleming has plugged the gap now
  17.2 Vettori to Dravid, one run, short outside off, cut away to the
        sweeper cover for a single
  17.3 Vettori to Chopra, no run, well-flighted, driven back to the bowler
  17.4 Vettori to Chopra, two runs, flighted again, outside off, driven
        slightly airily wide of cover for a couple
  17.5 Vettori to Chopra, one run, full length, Chopra comes down the
        pitch and drives to long-off
  17.6 Vettori to Dravid, FOUR, flighted on off, swept in the air to the
        midwicket fence. Superb timing on that shot, which brings up the
        Indian 50

End of over 18 (8 runs) India 52/1 (lead by 212 runs)
DL Vettori 3-0-17-0 - Adani Pavilion End
A Chopra 14* (48b 1x4) R Dravid 21* (31b 2x4)

  18.1 Oram to Chopra, FOUR, full length, carved through cover
  18.2 Oram to Chopra, no run
  18.3 Oram to Chopra, one run, full on the legs, flicked to midwicket
  18.4 Oram to Dravid, FOUR, full length, superb on-drive past a diving
        mid-on fielder
  18.5 Oram to Dravid, two runs, short on off, flicked to the on, no
        fielder arounder close to the bat, which allows the batsmen two
  18.6 Oram to Dravid, no run, full outside off, driven straight to short
        cover

End of over 19 (11 runs) India 63/1 (lead by 223 runs)
JDP Oram 7-0-28-1 - GMDC End
A Chopra 19* (51b 2x4) R Dravid 27* (34b 3x4)

Match State: Drinks

  19.1 Vettori to Chopra, no run, good length outside off, cut to point
  19.2 Vettori to Chopra, two runs, slightly short outside off, cut to
        backward point
  19.3 Vettori to Chopra, one run, flighted on off, comes down the pitch
        and drives to long-off
  19.4 Vettori to Dravid, one run, over the wicket now, pushed on the off
        for a quick single
  19.5 Vettori to Chopra, no run
  19.6 Vettori to Chopra, no run, flighted, driven to cover, not well-
        timed though

End of over 20 (4 runs) India 67/1 (lead by 227 runs)
DL Vettori 4-0-21-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 28* (35b 3x4) A Chopra 22* (56b 2x4)

  20.1 Oram to Dravid, two runs, good length on middle, flicked with soft
        hands, no close in fielder on leg side allows two runs again
  20.2 Oram to Dravid, FOUR, slightly short on off, pulled away with eased
        to the square leg boundary
  20.3 Oram to Dravid, FOUR, good length outside off, dabbed away to third
        man. Superb execution!
  20.4 Oram to Dravid, legbye: one run, on leg stump, attempted flick
  20.5 Oram to Chopra, one run, short outside off, clipped to cover
  20.6 Oram to Dravid, no run, short on middle, flicked straight to
        midwicket

End of over 21 (12 runs) India 79/1 (lead by 239 runs)
JDP Oram 8-0-39-1 - GMDC End
A Chopra 23* (57b 2x4) R Dravid 38* (40b 5x4)

  21.1 Vettori to Chopra, no run, good length outside off, dabbed to point
  21.2 Vettori to Chopra, one run, good length on off, pushed to cover for
        a run
  21.3 Vettori to Dravid, no run
  21.4 Vettori to Dravid, one run, pushed past mid-on for a single
  21.5 Vettori to Chopra, no run, over the wicket and outside leg, Chopra
        forced to take it on the pad
  21.6 Vettori to Chopra, three runs, outside leg again, swept fine past
        the short fine leg fielder

End of over 22 (5 runs) India 84/1 (lead by 244 runs)
DL Vettori 5-0-26-0 - Adani Pavilion End
A Chopra 27* (61b 2x4) R Dravid 39* (42b 5x4)

  22.1 Wiseman to Chopra, one run, on middle-and-leg, clipped behind
        square
  22.2 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, outside off, played with soft hands on
        the leg side
  22.3 Wiseman to Chopra, no run, flighte outside off, driven straight to
        the bowler
  22.4 Wiseman to Chopra, one run, flatter trajectory on leg, turned to
        midwicket
  22.5 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, short outside off, cut straight to deep
        point
  22.6 Wiseman to Chopra, no run, good length outside off, driven off the
        back foot to the bowler

End of over 23 (4 runs) India 88/1 (lead by 248 runs)
PJ Wiseman 1-0-4-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 41* (44b 5x4) A Chopra 29* (65b 2x4)

  23.1 Vettori to Dravid, one run, ovr the wicket, driven to long-off
  23.2 Vettori to Chopra, one run, full length on leg, clipped to long-on
  23.3 Vettori to Dravid, no run, turned to short fine leg
  23.4 Vettori to Dravid, no run, short outside off, cut to point
  23.5 Vettori to Dravid, one run, flatter ball on the leg, clipped to
        square leg
  23.6 Vettori to Chopra, no run, full length on leg, pushed down the
        wicket

End of over 24 (3 runs) India 91/1 (lead by 251 runs)
DL Vettori 6-0-29-0 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 43* (48b 5x4) A Chopra 30* (67b 2x4)

  24.1 Wiseman to Dravid, two runs
  24.2 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, good length on off, pushed to mid-on
  24.3 Wiseman to Dravid, two runs, on off, reverse-swept to backward
        point
  24.4 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, on middle-and-leg, tapped to leg
  24.5 Wiseman to Chopra, no run, well-flighted, pushed down the wicket
  24.6 Wiseman to Chopra, one run, flighted outside off, driven off the
        back foot to long-off

End of over 25 (6 runs) India 97/1 (lead by 257 runs)
PJ Wiseman 2-0-10-0 - GMDC End
A Chopra 31* (69b 2x4) R Dravid 48* (52b 5x4)

  25.1 Vettori to Chopra, no run, over the wicket, short on middle, played
        to cover
  25.2 Vettori to Chopra, no run, good length outside leg, played back to
        the bowler
  25.3 Vettori to Chopra, OUT: flighted ball, driven too early, and an
        easy catch to Styris at cover

       India 97/2, Partnership of 77
       A Chopra  c Styris b Vettori  31 (72b 2x4 0x6)
       R Dravid 48* (52b 5x4) DL Vettori 6.3-0-29-1

  25.4 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run
  25.5 Vettori to Tendulkar, one run, outside off, cut to deep point for a
        run
  25.6 Vettori to Dravid, one run, full on leg stump, flicked for a run

End of over 26 (2 runs) India 99/2 (lead by 259 runs)
DL Vettori 7-0-31-1 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 49* (53b 5x4) SR Tendulkar 1* (2b)

  26.1 Wiseman to Dravid, no run
  26.2 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, flighted, outside off, flicked to
        midwicket
  26.3 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, flighted on middle, flicked for a run,
        and that's Dravid's 50
  26.4 Wiseman to Tendulkar, no run, flighted outside off, played off
        front foot to bowler
  26.5 Wiseman to Tendulkar, no run, slightly short, defended off back
        foot
  26.6 Wiseman to Tendulkar, no run, flighted outside off, clipped
        straight to midwicket

End of over 27 (1 run) India 100/2 (lead by 260 runs)
PJ Wiseman 3-0-11-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 50* (56b 5x4) SR Tendulkar 1* (5b)

  27.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, yorker length ball, Dravid just manages
        to dig it out
  27.2 Vettori to Dravid, no run, full length, Dravid opens the face and
        plays to point
  27.3 Vettori to Dravid, one run, short on off, driven of the back foot
        to long-off
  27.4 Vettori to Tendulkar, two runs, outside leg, clipped past midwicket
  27.5 Vettori to Tendulkar, no run, good length on leg stump, defended
        carefully
  27.6 Vettori to Tendulkar, one run, outside leg, dabbed to fine leg for
        a run

End of over 28 (4 runs) India 104/2 (lead by 264 runs)
DL Vettori 8-0-35-1 - Adani Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 4* (8b) R Dravid 51* (59b 5x4)

  28.1 Wiseman to Tendulkar, one run, flighted on off and middle, turned
        to leg
  28.2 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, short on middle, clipped away to
        midwicket
  28.3 Wiseman to Tendulkar, legbye: one run, outside off, attempted
        paddle
  28.4 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, full on leg stump, swept to fine leg
  28.5 Wiseman to Tendulkar, no run, good length on off, Sachin comes down
        the pitch but can't get it away
  28.6 Wiseman to Tendulkar, no run, good length on off, played with the
        spin to midwicket

End of over 29 (4 runs) India 108/2 (lead by 268 runs)
PJ Wiseman 4-0-14-0 - GMDC End
R Dravid 53* (61b 5x4) SR Tendulkar 5* (12b)

  29.1 Vettori to Dravid, FOUR, over the wicket, full outside leg stump,
        Dravid plays with a flick of the wrists to long-on
  29.2 Vettori to Dravid, no run
  29.3 Vettori to Dravid, one run, flatter ball on middle, played with
        soft hands and a sharp run taken
  29.4 Vettori to Tendulkar, one run, full on off, driven to long-off
  29.5 Vettori to Dravid, two runs, on the legs once again, Dravid flicks
        wide of midwicket
  29.6 Vettori to Dravid, no run, dabbed to backward point

End of over 30 (8 runs) India 116/2 (lead by 276 runs)
DL Vettori 9-0-43-1 - Adani Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 6* (13b) R Dravid 60* (66b 6x4)

  30.1 Wiseman to Tendulkar, one run, short outside off, squirted on the
        off for a run
  30.2 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, short on the off, played off the back
        foot to long-on
  30.3 Wiseman to Tendulkar, OUT: well-flighted ball, Tendulkar came down
        the pitch and tried to hit it over long-on, the ball took the
        leading edge and Vettori at Long-off took a regulation catch

       India 118/3, Partnership of 21
       SR Tendulkar  c Vettori b Wiseman  7 (15b 0x4 0x6)
       R Dravid 61* (67b 6x4) PJ Wiseman 4.3-0-16-1

  30.4 Wiseman to Dravid, one run
  30.5 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, flicked straight to midwicket
  30.6 Wiseman to Laxman, two runs, short outside off, pulled over short
        midwicket

End of over 31 (5 runs) India 121/3 (lead by 281 runs)
PJ Wiseman 5-0-19-1 - GMDC End
R Dravid 62* (68b 6x4) VVS Laxman 2* (2b)

  31.1 Vettori to Dravid, no run, just short on leg, played to mid-on
  31.2 Vettori to Dravid, no run, over the wicket, pushed down the pitch
  31.3 Vettori to Dravid, no run, pitching on the rough, Dravid hit on the
        chest attemptiing to sweep
  31.4 Vettori to Dravid, one run, outside leg again, turned with soft
        hands to backward square leg
  31.5 Vettori to Laxman, one run, fulle length on leg, Laxman makes room
        and drives to long-off
  31.6 Vettori to Dravid, no run, on leg stump, paddle-swept, but straight
        to short fine leg

End of over 32 (2 runs) India 123/3 (lead by 283 runs)
DL Vettori 10-0-45-1 - Adani Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 3* (3b) R Dravid 63* (73b 6x4)

  32.1 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, outside fof, dabbed to short third man,
        goes for a run but slips. Manages to make his way back to the
        crease
  32.2 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, good length on off, played back to the
        bowler
  32.3 Wiseman to Laxman, one run, flat and on the legs, clipped to long-
        on
  32.4 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, outside off, Dravid uses his feet but
        drives straight back to the bowler
  32.5 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, good length outside off, Dravid goes
        back and cuts to deep point
  32.6 Wiseman to Laxman, one run, good length outside off, dabbed on the
        off side for a run

End of over 33 (3 runs) India 126/3 (lead by 286 runs)
PJ Wiseman 6-0-22-1 - GMDC End
VVS Laxman 5* (7b) R Dravid 64* (75b 6x4)

Match State: Tea - Day 4

       Another gem of an innings from Rahul Dravid, who proved, once
        again, that he can adapt hsi batting perfectly to the needs of the
        hour.
       India will look to add about 60 more runs and then have New Zealand
        chase a target of around 350.
       We will be back with you when play resumes after tea.
       This is S Rajesh welcoming you back for the final session of play
        on the fourth day
  33.1 Vettori to Laxman, one run, over the wicket and outside leg,
        clipped to square leg for a run
  33.2 Vettori to Dravid, no run, good length on leg, Dravid tries to open
        the face of the bat for a run, not successful
  33.3 Vettori to Dravid, one run, short on middle, driven off back foot
        to long-off
  33.4 Vettori to Laxman, no run, good length outside leg, Laxman defends
  33.5 Vettori to Laxman, one run, on middle and off this time, Laxman
        eases it to point for a run
  33.6 Vettori to Dravid, one run, way outside leg, but Dravid goes for
        the reverse-sweep again, down to deep point

End of over 34 (4 runs) India 130/3 (lead by 290 runs)
DL Vettori 11-0-49-1 - Adani Pavilion End
R Dravid 66* (78b 6x4) VVS Laxman 7* (10b)

  34.1 Wiseman to Dravid, no run, good length on middle and off, defended
        to mid-on
  34.2 Wiseman to Dravid, one run, full length, driven to long-on
  34.3 Wiseman to Laxman, one run, full length, Laxman comes down the
        pitch and drives to long-on
  34.4 Wiseman to Dravid, three runs, short outside off, Dravid cuts
        behind square, McMillan runs in and saves a boundary
  34.5 Wiseman to Laxman, FOUR, full on off, Laxman slog-sweeps -
        perfectly timed stroke
  34.6 Wiseman to Laxman, one run, outside off, guided past point

End of over 35 (10 runs) India 140/3 (lead by 300 runs)
PJ Wiseman 7-0-32-1 - GMDC End
VVS Laxman 13* (13b 1x4) R Dravid 70* (81b 6x4)

  35.1 Vettori to Laxman, one run, on the rough outside leg, Laxman comes
        down the pitch and drives it expertly to long -off
  35.2 Vettori to Dravid, no run
  35.3 Vettori to Dravid, one run, outside leg, turned behind square
  35.4 Vettori to Laxman, two runs, slightly short on middle, Laxman uses
        is feet again
  35.5 Vettori to Laxman, no run
  35.6 Vettori to Laxman, one run, sharp single as Laxman pushes to off

End of over 36 (5 runs) India 145/3 (lead by 305 runs)
DL Vettori 12-0-54-1 - Adani Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 17* (17b 1x4) R Dravid 71* (83b 6x4)

  36.1 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, yorker length, drive goes straight to
        bowler
  36.2 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, full length outside off, plays and
        misses
  36.3 Wiseman to Laxman, two runs, full length, Laxman uses feet again
        and places it just wide of long-off for a coup[le
  36.4 Wiseman to Laxman, SIX, good length on off, Laxman comes down the
        pitch and lofts over long-on to bring up India's 150 in style
       Mark Richardson, at long-on, seems to have injured himself while
        attempting to field that ball, and has gone off the field
  36.5 Wiseman to Laxman, no run, shorter and flatter, hit straight to
        midwicket
  36.6 Wiseman to Laxman, one run, full length, driven fluently to long-on

End of over 37 (9 runs) India 154/3 (lead by 314 runs)
PJ Wiseman 8-0-41-1 - GMDC End
VVS Laxman 26* (23b 1x4 1x6) R Dravid 71* (83b 6x4)

  37.1 Vettori to Laxman, FOUR, length ball on middle, Laxman makes room,
        stpes out and drives it along the ground wide of cover
  37.2 Vettori to Laxman, one run, on leg stump, flicked to midwicket
  37.3 Vettori to Dravid, one run, short on leg stump, pulled but straight
        to deep midwicket
  37.4 Vettori to Laxman, one run, flat ball on middle hit to cover
  37.5 Vettori to Dravid, one run, Dravid down the pitch and lofts the
        ball to long-on, where Wiseman spills a sitter
  37.6 Vettori to Laxman, one run

End of over 38 (9 runs) India 163/3 (lead by 323 runs)
DL Vettori 13-0-63-1 - Adani Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 33* (27b 2x4 1x6) R Dravid 73* (85b 6x4)

  38.1 Wiseman to Laxman, two runs, on leg stump, flicked to wide long-on
  38.2 Wiseman to Laxman, no run
  38.3 Wiseman to Laxman, one run, wide outside leg, swept to short fine
        leg, well fielded by McMillan
  38.4 Wiseman to Dravid, OUT: on off, Dravid comes down the track, but is
        unable to get the elevation on the ball. Vincent takes the catch
        at midwicket to end a fine innings

       India 166/4, Partnership of 48
       R Dravid  c Vincent b Wiseman  73 (86b 6x4 0x6)
       VVS Laxman 36* (30b 2x4 1x6) PJ Wiseman 8.4-0-44-2

  38.5 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run
  38.6 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, full on middle and leg, driven to
        long-off

End of over 39 (4 runs) India 167/4 (lead by 327 runs)
PJ Wiseman 9-0-45-2 - GMDC End
SC Ganguly 1* (2b) VVS Laxman 36* (30b 2x4 1x6)

  39.1 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, good length just outside off, guided to
        point
  39.2 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, shorter delivery, turned away to
        midwicket
  39.3 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, well flighted, clipped straight to
        midwicket
  39.4 Vettori to Ganguly, one run, flat trajectory, Ganguly steps out but
        badly mistimes it. The ball lobs over mid-off
  39.5 Vettori to Laxman, FOUR, outside leg, Laxman makes room and hits an
        inside-out stroke over cover
  39.6 Vettori to Laxman, one run, turned to midwicket

End of over 40 (6 runs) India 173/4 (lead by 333 runs)
DL Vettori 14-0-69-1 - Adani Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 41* (32b 3x4 1x6) SC Ganguly 2* (6b)

  40.1 Wiseman to Laxman, two runs, down the pitch and clubs it past
        midwicket. superb fielding by Richard Jones at the fence
  40.2 Wiseman to Laxman, one run, clipped to midwicket
  40.3 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, flighted on middle and leg, pushed to
        long-off for an easy single
  40.4 Wiseman to Laxman, OUT: another inside-out lofted shot, and Vettori
        judges the catch superbly just inches from the boundary rope

       India 177/5, Partnership of 11
       VVS Laxman  c Vettori b Wiseman  44 (35b 3x4 1x6)
       SC Ganguly 3* (7b) PJ Wiseman 9.4-0-49-3

       The Indians are really stepping it up here. A magnificent innings
        from Laxman, his handling of the spinners was truly special
  40.5 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run
  40.6 Wiseman to Ganguly, SIX, and now it's Ganguly's turn to dance down
        the pitch. well-timed stroke clears the fence at long-on

End of over 41 (10 runs) India 183/5 (lead by 343 runs)
PJ Wiseman 10-0-55-3 - GMDC End
PA Patel 0* (0b) SC Ganguly 9* (9b 1x6)

  41.1 Vettori to Patel, one run, good length outside off, mistimed drive
        goes to short midwicket
  41.2 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, flatter delivery pushed to midwicket
  41.3 Vettori to Ganguly, no run, quicker ball, Ganguly tries to glide it
        away but misses
  41.4 Vettori to Ganguly, SIX, Ganguly goes down the pitch again , over
        long-off this time
  41.5 Vettori to Ganguly, no run
  41.6 Vettori to Ganguly, one run, tries to glide to third man, ball goes
        off glove to off side

End of over 42 (8 runs) India 191/5 (lead by 351 runs)
DL Vettori 15-0-77-1 - Adani Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 16* (14b 2x6) PA Patel 1* (1b)

  42.1 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, dabbed to backward point, but straight
        to fielder
  42.2 Wiseman to Ganguly, FOUR, shorter ball, Ganguly down the pitch but
        adjusts magnificently, dabbing it away to third man
  42.3 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, pushed to cover
  42.4 Wiseman to Patel, one run, flicked to deep midwicket
  42.5 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, outside leg, turned to square leg
  42.6 Wiseman to Patel, legbye: one run

End of over 43 (8 runs) India 199/5 (lead by 359 runs)
PJ Wiseman 11-0-62-3 - GMDC End
PA Patel 2* (3b) SC Ganguly 22* (18b 1x4 2x6)

  43.1 Vettori to Patel, no run, alarming bounce off the pitch Parthiv
        leaves it alone
  43.2 Vettori to Patel, one run, down the pitch and lofts to long-on,
        where Astle drops a sitter
  43.3 Vettori to Ganguly, one run, outside off, dabbed to third man
  43.4 Vettori to Patel, bye: FOUR, tries to sweep but misses as ball
        bounces alarmingly
  43.5 Vettori to Patel, one run
  43.6 Vettori to Ganguly, one run, down the pitch again, but another
        mistimed hit, the ball bounces short of Astle at long-on

End of over 44 (8 runs) India 207/5 (lead by 367 runs)
DL Vettori 16-0-81-1 - Adani Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 24* (20b 1x4 2x6) PA Patel 4* (7b)

  44.1 Wiseman to Ganguly, no run, outside leg, tries to sweep but misses
  44.2 Wiseman to Ganguly, one run, short outside off, dabbed to third man
        and Ganguly scampers a quick single
  44.3 Wiseman to Patel, no run, good length on off, Parthiv swipes and
        misses
  44.4 Wiseman to Patel, one run
  44.5 Wiseman to Ganguly, OUT: flat delivery on middle and off, Ganguly
        tries to steer it away, misses, and is bowled

       India 209/6, Partnership of 32
       SC Ganguly  b Wiseman  25 (23b 1x4 2x6)
       PA Patel 5* (9b) PJ Wiseman 11.5-0-64-4

       And with that dismissal, India have announced their declaration as
        well
       New Zealand have been set a victory target of 370, but the more
        realistic target for them will be batting out 108 overs and saving
        the match
   0.1 Khan to Richardson, no run, good length on off, Richardson defends
        off the front foot
   0.2 Khan to Richardson, no run, slight short outside off, steered to
        gully
   0.3 Khan to Richardson, no run, bouncer, but it hardly bounces much,
        Richardson ducks easily
   0.4 Khan to Richardson, one run, on leg stump, flicked to fine leg to
        bring the first run for New Zealand
   0.5 Khan to Vincent, no run, good length and angling away from the
        batsman, who leaves it alone
   0.6 Khan to Vincent, no run, on middle and leg, played to midwicket

End of over 1 (1 run) New Zealand 1/0 (369 more runs req)
Z Khan 1-0-1-0 - GMDC End
MH Richardson 1* (4b) L Vincent 0* (2b)

   1.1 Balaji to Richardson, no run, good length on leg, inside edge onto
        pad as the ball squirts away on the off side
   1.2 Balaji to Richardson, no run, good length outside off, left alone
   1.3 Balaji to Richardson, one run, on leg stump, clipped to fine leg
        for a run
   1.4 Balaji to Vincent, no run, good length outside off, defended to
        cover
   1.5 Balaji to Vincent, no run, full length on leg, clipped away but
        superb fielding by Chopra at short leg
   1.6 Balaji to Vincent, no run, outside off, and left alone

End of over 2 (1 run) New Zealand 2/0 (368 more runs req)
L Balaji 1-0-1-0 - Adani Pavilion End
MH Richardson 2* (7b) L Vincent 0* (5b)

   2.1 Khan to Richardson, one run, short on middle-and-leg, played wide
        of midwicket for a run
   2.2 Khan to Vincent, no run, outside off, angling away, left alone
   2.3 Khan to Vincent, no run, short on leg stump, turned away to
        Harbhajan at square leg
   2.4 Khan to Vincent, no run, just outside off, good bounce after
        pitching, Vincent judges it well and lets it go
   2.5 Khan to Vincent, one run, short ball, pulled to fine leg, Balaji
        fields well to restrict the scoring to a single
   2.6 Khan to Richardson, no run, good length outside off, carefully
        defended

End of over 3 (2 runs) New Zealand 4/0 (366 more runs req)
Z Khan 2-0-3-0 - GMDC End
L Vincent 1* (9b) MH Richardson 3* (9b)

   3.1 Balaji to Vincent, no run, good length outside off, Vincent defends
        with the bat slightly away from the body
   3.2 Balaji to Vincent, no run, short outside off, played off the back
        foot to cover
   3.3 Balaji to Vincent, no run, short and quite wide outside off, left
        alone easily
   3.4 Balaji to Vincent, no run, good length just outside off, played off
        the front foot to mid-off
   3.5 Balaji to Vincent, no run, slightly short outside off, pushed off
        front foot again
   3.6 Balaji to Vincent, no run, good length outside off, pushed to
        Tendulkar at cover. End of a tidy maiden over

End of over 4 (maiden) New Zealand 4/0 (366 more runs req)
L Balaji 2-1-1-0 - Adani Pavilion End
MH Richardson 3* (9b) L Vincent 1* (15b)

       Neither Zaheer nor Balaji have got any swing or seam movement so
        far
   4.1 Khan to Richardson, no run, good length on middle-and-leg,
        Richardson gets an inside edge as he tries to clip it away
   4.2 Khan to Richardson, one run, on leg stump, clipped away wide of
        midwicket for a run
   4.3 Khan to Vincent, no run, full length on middle stump, driven
        straight to mid-on
   4.4 Khan to Vincent, no run, short outside off, Vincent shapes to pull,
        then draws away
   4.5 Khan to Vincent, three runs, good length on leg stump, pushed past
        Ganguly at mid-on. Excellent running fetches three
   4.6 Khan to Richardson, two runs, short outside off, played past
        Ganguly at mid-off, another chase for him as the batsmen take two

End of over 5 (6 runs) New Zealand 10/0 (360 more runs req)
Z Khan 3-0-9-0 - GMDC End
L Vincent 4* (18b) MH Richardson 6* (12b)

   5.1 Balaji to Vincent, no run, short ball drifting down leg side,
        Vincent avoids it easily
   5.2 Balaji to Vincent, no run, just short, and coming into the batsman,
        who pushes it to mid-on
   5.3 Balaji to Vincent, (noball) no run, perfect delivery, on off and
        shaping away, Vincent nicks, and Parthiv takes the cath, but to no
        avail
   5.3 Balaji to Vincent, one run, played to cover
   5.4 Balaji to Richardson, no run, looping bouncer, and Richardson
        easily gets under that one
   5.5 Balaji to Richardson, no run, good length just outside off, left
        alone. Good judgment by Richardson
   5.6 Balaji to Richardson, no run, good length on off, played
        defensively back to the bowler

End of over 6 (2 runs) New Zealand 12/0 (358 more runs req)
L Balaji 3-1-3-0 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
L Vincent 5* (22b) MH Richardson 6* (15b)

   6.1 Khan to Vincent, FOUR, round the wicket, full and on the legs,
        clipped away to the square-leg fence
   6.2 Khan to Vincent, FOUR, on the legs again, clipped in the air but
        far away from the fielder at square leg
   6.3 Khan to Vincent, no run
   6.4 Khan to Vincent, no run
   6.5 Khan to Vincent, no run
   6.6 Khan to Vincent, no run, outside off, left alone

End of over 7 (8 runs) New Zealand 20/0 (350 more runs req)
Z Khan 4-0-17-0 - GMDC End
MH Richardson 6* (15b) L Vincent 13* (28b 2x4)

   7.1 Balaji to Richardson, FOUR, on the legs, clipped away behind square
   7.2 Balaji to Richardson, no run, another bouncer, but saisl way over
        the head of the batsman
   7.3 Balaji to Richardson, two runs, on the legs again, clipped away to
        midwicket for a couple
   7.4 Balaji to Richardson, no run, full length on off, driven down the
        pitch, Tendulkar runs around from mid-on to field
   7.5 Balaji to Richardson, no run, short on middle, pushed to midwicket
   7.6 Balaji to Richardson, no run, good length on off, pushed carefully
        to cover

End of over 8 (6 runs) New Zealand 26/0 (344 more runs req)
L Balaji 4-1-9-0 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
L Vincent 13* (28b 2x4) MH Richardson 12* (21b 1x4)

   8.1 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, slightly short just outside
        off, pushed to cover
   8.2 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, short again, pushed comfortably
        off back foot
   8.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, more tossed up, defended to
        point off front foot
   8.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, two runs, good length outside off,
        Vincent gets a top edge on sweep but gets away with it
   8.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, one run, a more well controoled sweep
        for a single
   8.6 Harbhajan Singh to Richardson, no run, good length on leg, pushed
        to mid-on

End of over 9 (3 runs) New Zealand 29/0 (341 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-3-0 - GMDC End
L Vincent 16* (33b 2x4) MH Richardson 12* (22b 1x4)

   9.1 Kumble to Vincent, no run, full length on middle and leg, pushed to
        mid-on
   9.2 Kumble to Vincent, no run, full length on middle, pushed to Chopra
        at short leg
   9.3 Kumble to Vincent, no run, slightly short outside off, pushed off
        back foot
   9.4 Kumble to Vincent, no run, good length on middle, defended down the
        pitch
   9.5 Kumble to Vincent, no run, outside leg, Vincent tries to flick but
        misses
   9.6 Kumble to Vincent, no run, good length on off, pushed back to the
        bowler

End of over 10 (maiden) New Zealand 29/0 (341 more runs req)
A Kumble 1-1-0-0 - Adani Pavilion End
MH Richardson 12* (22b 1x4) L Vincent 16* (39b 2x4)

       Tidy over, but there wasn't much turn for Kumble
  10.1 Harbhajan Singh to Richardson, no run, good length on leg, played
        down the pitch
  10.2 Harbhajan Singh to Richardson, no run, flatter trajectory, defended
        down the track again
  10.3 Harbhajan Singh to Richardson, no run, more flighted this time, but
        Richardson solid in defence
  10.4 Harbhajan Singh to Richardson, no run, quicker one hurries the
        batsman into a defensive shot
  10.5 Harbhajan Singh to Richardson, one run, on leg stump, squirted
        behind square for a run
  10.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, full length on off, pushed back
        to the bowler

End of over 11 (1 run) New Zealand 30/0 (340 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 2-0-4-0 - GMDC End
MH Richardson 13* (27b 1x4) L Vincent 16* (40b 2x4)

  11.1 Kumble to Richardson, no run, full length on off, pushed back to
        the bowler
  11.2 Kumble to Richardson, two runs, slower ball, edged away through
        gully for a couple
  11.3 Kumble to Richardson, no run, full length outside off, left alone
  11.4 Kumble to Richardson, one run, full length outside off, pushed past
        gully
  11.5 Kumble to Vincent, no run, full length, tries to sweep, rapped on
        the pad
  11.6 Kumble to Vincent, no run, quicker ball, played off the back foot
        down the pitch

End of over 12 (3 runs) New Zealand 33/0 (337 more runs req)
A Kumble 2-1-3-0 - Adani Pavilion End
MH Richardson 16* (31b 1x4) L Vincent 16* (42b 2x4)

  12.1 Harbhajan Singh to Richardson, no run, outside leg and spinning
        across the batsman, pushed with soft hands
  12.2 Harbhajan Singh to Richardson, no run, quicker ball, played off the
        back foot
  12.3 Harbhajan Singh to Richardson, no run, slower, more flighted ball,
        turns sharply and bounces past outside edge. well taken by Parthiv
  12.4 Harbhajan Singh to Richardson, no run, drifting down leg, tries to
        flick but misses
  12.5 Harbhajan Singh to Richardson, legbye: one run, outside leg,
        attempted flick goes off the pad behind square
  12.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, one run, outside off, the straighter
        one, goes off the edge of Vincent's bat behind point

End of over 13 (2 runs) New Zealand 35/0 (335 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 3-0-5-0 - GMDC End
L Vincent 17* (43b 2x4) MH Richardson 16* (36b 1x4)

  13.1 Kumble to Vincent, no run, good length on off, pushed down the
        wicket
  13.2 Kumble to Vincent, no run, outside leg, tries to flick but misses.
        Another good take by Parthiv
  13.3 Kumble to Vincent, no run, slightly short outside off, played to
        point
  13.4 Kumble to Vincent, no run, some turn there for Kumble, but Vincent
        plays it away to point
  13.5 Kumble to Vincent, no run, good length on middle, forward defensive
        by Vincent
  13.6 Kumble to Vincent, legbye: FOUR, good length outside off, Vincent
        rapped on the pads on the front foot. Loud appeal negated as the
        ball clearly struck outside off. Goes down to third man fence

End of over 14 (4 runs, maiden) New Zealand 39/0 (331 more runs req)
A Kumble 3-2-3-0 - Adani Pavilion End
MH Richardson 16* (36b 1x4) L Vincent 17* (49b 2x4)

  14.1 Harbhajan Singh to Richardson, one run, round the wicket, drifting
        down leg, tickled away to square leg for a run
  14.2 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, over the wicket again, tossed
        up on off, defended
  14.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, tossed up, slightly outside
        off. Left alone
  14.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, tossed up again, Vincent uses
        his feet and drives to mid-off
  14.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, flighted outside off, Vincent
        pads up
  14.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, slightly less tossed up,
        attacking the stumps, but defended resolutely

End of over 15 (1 run) New Zealand 40/0 (330 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 4-0-6-0 - GMDC End
MH Richardson 17* (37b 1x4) L Vincent 17* (54b 2x4)

  15.1 Kumble to Richardson, no run, round the wicket, on good length
        outside off, left alone
  15.2 Kumble to Richardson, no run, good length outside off, goes off the
        pad to Dravid at slip
  15.3 Kumble to Richardson, no run, full length outside off, driven to
        mid-off
  15.4 Kumble to Richardson, FOUR, full length wide outside off, slashed
        away behind point and runs away to the fence
  15.5 Kumble to Richardson, OUT: slightly short on middle and leg,
        bounced. Richardson looked to defend, but the ball took the glove,
        then his hip, and flew to short leg, where Chopra took a sharp
        catch

       New Zealand 44/1, Partnership of 44
       MH Richardson  c Chopra b Kumble  21 (42b 2x4 0x6)
       L Vincent 17* (54b 2x4) A Kumble 3.5-2-7-1

  15.6 Kumble to Tuffey, no run

End of over 16 (4 runs) New Zealand 44/1 (326 more runs req)
A Kumble 4-2-7-1 - Adani Pavilion End
L Vincent 17* (54b 2x4) DR Tuffey 0* (1b)

  16.1 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run
  16.2 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, FOUR, full on off, cover-driven to the
        fence
  16.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run
  16.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, good length on off, pushed down
        the pitch
  16.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, round the wicket, just outside
        off and spinning in, pushed carefully
  16.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, more flighted this time,
        Vincent stretches forward and pushes

End of over 17 (4 runs) New Zealand 48/1 (322 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 5-0-10-0 - GMDC End
DR Tuffey 0* (1b) L Vincent 21* (60b 3x4)

  17.1 Kumble to Tuffey, no run, full length on middle, Tuffey defends
  17.2 Kumble to Tuffey, no run, slightly short, Tuffeys pushes it away
        competently
  17.3 Kumble to Tuffey, no run, outside leg, Tuffey misses the flick
  17.4 Kumble to Tuffey, no run, round the wicket, pushed to mid-on
  17.5 Kumble to Tuffey, no run, full length, pushed off the front foot
  17.6 Kumble to Tuffey, no run, full length on middle, pushed down the
        pitch

End of over 18 (maiden) New Zealand 48/1 (322 more runs req)
A Kumble 5-3-7-1 - Adani Pavilion End
L Vincent 21* (60b 3x4) DR Tuffey 0* (7b)

Match State: Stumps - Day 4

       An engrossing day's play, which sets up the prospect of a
        fascinating last day.
       New Zealand need 322 more to win, but more realistically, they need
        to bat out 90 overs to save the Test.
       Richardson's wicket was a huge blow, but New Zealand can take
        encouragement from their performance when they last plated a Test
        here: then, they just lost two wickets in the final day and easily
        drew the match.
       We will be back with you at 0400 GMT tomorrow. Till then, this is S
        Rajesh signing off.
       Hello and welcome to the Sardar Patel stadium at Motera for all the
        exciting action from the last day's play
       This is Anand Vasu, your commentator, and I will be talking you
        through the whole day's play
       At this stage New Zealand are 48 for 1. This leaves them with a
        minimum of 90 overs to survive for a draw, 322 runs for a win!
       India will take heart from the fact that Mark Richardson is back in
        the hut
       The wicket though is still very good and New Zealand have shown in
        the past that they can be a gritty bunch
       The Indian team is now walking out to the middle
       Lou Vincent is the man taking guard for New Zealand and he has to
        take guard to Harbhajan Singh
  18.1 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, one run, well flighted and on the pads,
        the ball drits in to the right hander, Vincent waits on it and
        deftly dabs to fine leg
  18.2 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, no run, on the off a bit fuller and
        striaght, defended very watchfully by big Daryl Tuffey
  18.3 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, no run, just about drifting onto the
        pads, fullish once more, worked away to the on side with soft
        hands
  18.4 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, no run, slower and on the off and
        middle, just a hint of turn, Tuffey tries to work the ball to the
        on side and close the face of the bat early, the ball comes back
        down the wicket off the edge
  18.5 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, no run, flatter and on the stumps,
        defended easily this time
  18.6 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, no run, outside the off, slow, loopy,
        the ball has a chance to grip and turn, Tuffey defends towards the
        man at slip with an angled bat

End of over 19 (1 run) New Zealand 49/1 (321 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 6-0-11-0 - GMDC End
L Vincent 22* (61b 3x4) DR Tuffey 0* (12b)

       Zaheer Khan takes the ball from the Adani End
  19.1 Khan to Vincent, no run, on the spot right away, from over the
        wicket, on the off and on a good length, defended
  19.2 Khan to Vincent, no run, just a touch short of a good length,
        outside the off, angling away from the right hander, left well
        alone to the keeper, not a bad start this from Zaheer Khan
  19.3 Khan to Vincent, no run, full and on the off, Vincent watches the
        ball carefully and plays it to mid off with a straight bat
  19.4 Khan to Vincent, no run, once again just short of a driving length,
        pitches just outside leg and goes on to hit pad, Zaheer Khan
        appeals furiously unmindful of the fact that the ball has pitched
        well outside leg! You have to give him point for enthusiasm
  19.5 Khan to Vincent, no run
  19.6 Khan to Vincent, no run, pushed through a bit wide, outside the off
        and going away with the angle, Vincent leaves it well alone

End of over 20 (maiden) New Zealand 49/1 (321 more runs req)
Z Khan 5-1-17-0 - Adani Pavilion End
DR Tuffey 0* (12b) L Vincent 22* (67b 3x4)

  20.1 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        quite slow, defended down the wicket
  20.2 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, one run, on the off and middle, drifting
        down the leg, Tuffey gets that giant foot down the track and
        sweeps well
  20.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, flat and on the stumps, Vincent
        doesn't seem as comfortable against spin as Tuffey! defended to
        the on side
  20.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, flat and on the legs again,
        played at and missed, defended awkwardly to the on side
  20.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, well flighted and outside the
        off, quite slow, defended back down the wicket
  20.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, one run, down the leg side, Vincent can
        easily work the ball away towards short fine leg, take a single
        and keep the strike

End of over 21 (2 runs) New Zealand 51/1 (319 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 7-0-13-0 - GMDC End
L Vincent 23* (71b 3x4) DR Tuffey 1* (14b)

  21.1 Khan to Vincent, no run, just short of a driving length and on the
        off, defended back down the wicket
  21.2 Khan to Vincent, no run, pushed through a bit more and just outside
        the off, a hint of away swing, left alone
  21.3 Khan to Vincent, no run, a bit too far outside the off to tempt,
        fullish, easily ignored
  21.4 Khan to Vincent, no run, Zaheer Khan comes around the wicket now,
        the ball slants in to the right hander, good length, defended
        watchfully
  21.5 Khan to Vincent, no run, just short of a length once more, very
        wide of the off stump, easily left alone
  21.6 Khan to Vincent, three runs, drifting onto the pads, a touch too
        full as well, no probles for Vincent, he walks across the stumps
        and flicks through midwicket

End of over 22 (3 runs) New Zealand 54/1 (316 more runs req)
Z Khan 6-1-20-0 - Adani Pavilion End
L Vincent 26* (77b 3x4) DR Tuffey 1* (14b)

  22.1 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        Vincent comes down the wicket and drives back to the bowler
  22.2 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run
  22.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run
  22.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, slow once more, outside the
        off, turning in a bit, defended carefully
  22.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, one run, once again down the leg side,
        once again Vincent hits it to backward short, wait! there's no
        fielder there, easy single then
  22.6 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, no run, full and down the leg side,
        defended

End of over 23 (1 run) New Zealand 55/1 (315 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 8-0-14-0 - GMDC End
L Vincent 27* (82b 3x4) DR Tuffey 1* (15b)

  23.1 Khan to Vincent, no run, just short of a good length and well
        outside the off, left alone to the keeper
  23.2 Khan to Vincent, no run, fuller, gives the ball a chance to swing
        and it dows its best, a touch of away swing, Vincent counters and
        flicks through midwicket
  23.3 Khan to Vincent, two runs, down the leg side this time and Vincent
        can easily pick up a couple and keep Tuffey away from the strike
  23.4 Khan to Vincent, no run, full and on the off, defended back down
        the wicket to a straight bat
  23.5 Khan to Vincent, no run, just short of a good length and far
        outside the off, left alone
  23.6 Khan to Vincent, no run, full and on the pads, whipped to midwicket
        with a turn of the wrists, no chance of a single though

End of over 24 (2 runs) New Zealand 57/1 (313 more runs req)
Z Khan 7-1-22-0 - Adani Pavilion End
DR Tuffey 1* (15b) L Vincent 29* (88b 3x4)

  24.1 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, no run, well flighted, outside the off,
        the top spinner, doewsn't spin much but bounces a bit and hits the
        bat high up
  24.2 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, two runs, and drifting down the leg
        side, swept away effortlessly to the sweeper on the square leg
        fence
  24.3 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, no run
  24.4 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, one run, outside the off and given a bit
        of air, swept away once more, just a single this time
  24.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, one run, played just wide of mid off, a
        bit of a fumble from Ganguly, quick single taken
  24.6 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, no run, tapped down leg side

End of over 25 (4 runs) New Zealand 61/1 (309 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 9-0-18-0 - GMDC End
L Vincent 30* (89b 3x4) DR Tuffey 4* (20b)

       Balaji brought into the attack, let's see what he can do
  25.1 Balaji to Vincent, no run, full and sliding down the lg side to
        start with, not the place to bowl
  25.2 Balaji to Vincent, one run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, worked away for a single
  25.3 Balaji to Tuffey, no run, fuller and on the off, the ball comes in
        with the angle, Tuffey has no problem with that and punches
        towards cover
  25.4 Balaji to Tuffey, one run, again outside the off, slightly full,
        asily pushed just wide of Sehwag at cover for a single
  25.5 Balaji to Vincent, one run, just short of a length and on the off,
        defended to the on side with a deft touch of soft hands, quick
        single scampered
  25.6 Balaji to Tuffey, no run, banged in a touch short, outside the off,
        left alone easily to the keeper

End of over 26 (3 runs) New Zealand 64/1 (306 more runs req)
L Balaji 5-1-12-0 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
L Vincent 32* (92b 3x4) DR Tuffey 5* (23b)

  26.1 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, well flighted, really slow and
        outside the off, defended watchfully
  26.2 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, slightly quicker through the
        air, a bit more turn though, nudged to the on side
  26.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, much quicker and on the off,
        Vincent defends, the ball goes off the inside edge towards leg
        slip
  26.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, defended
  26.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, slow and outside the off, no
        exaggerated spin, defended easily back down the wicket
  26.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, straight, flat, fuller,
        defended

End of over 27 (maiden) New Zealand 64/1 (306 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 10-1-18-0 - GMDC End
DR Tuffey 5* (23b) L Vincent 32* (98b 3x4)

  27.1 Balaji to Tuffey, no run, full and on the off, angling in with the
        arm, defended
  27.2 Balaji to Tuffey, no run
  27.3 Balaji to Tuffey, one run, just short of a length and drifting
        disappointingly down the leg side, clipped off the hips to fine
        leg
  27.4 Balaji to Vincent, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, left alone
  27.5 Balaji to Vincent, no run, short and wide outside the off, easily
        left alone to the keeper
  27.6 Balaji to Vincent, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, defended

End of over 28 (1 run) New Zealand 65/1 (305 more runs req)
L Balaji 6-1-13-0 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
DR Tuffey 6* (26b) L Vincent 32* (101b 3x4)

  28.1 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        drifting in a touch, defended
  28.2 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, no run
  28.3 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
  28.4 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, one run, the big sweep once more, played
        down to fine leg
  28.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, flatter and on the off,
        defended with bat and pad held close
  28.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, one run, once again swept, same result

End of over 29 (2 runs) New Zealand 67/1 (303 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 11-1-20-0 - GMDC End
L Vincent 33* (103b 3x4) DR Tuffey 7* (30b)

  29.1 Balaji to Vincent, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, the ball shapes a touch away, left alone
  29.2 Balaji to Vincent, no run, once again just short of a length and
        outside the off, left well alone
  29.3 Balaji to Vincent, no run, full and on the off, coming in with the
        arm, defended down the wicket
  29.4 Balaji to Vincent, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, not really threatening, left well alone
  29.5 Balaji to Vincent, no run, fuller still and a bit outside the off,
        the ball comes in a bit but does not worry the bat, left alone
  29.6 Balaji to Vincent, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, left alone

End of over 30 (maiden) New Zealand 67/1 (303 more runs req)
L Balaji 7-2-13-0 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
DR Tuffey 7* (30b) L Vincent 33* (109b 3x4)

  30.1 Harbhajan Singh to Tuffey, one run, full toss on middle, turned
        away to midwicket
  30.2 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, good length o off, Vincent
        comes down th pitch and drives to mid-on
  30.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, well flighted, takes the
        batsman on the pad on front foot
  30.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, good length just outside off,
        defended back to the bowler
  30.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, outside off and turning in,
        Vincent takes it on the pad
  30.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, full length outside off, pushed
        back to the bowler

End of over 31 (1 run) New Zealand 68/1 (302 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 12-1-21-0 - GMDC End
DR Tuffey 8* (31b) L Vincent 33* (114b 3x4)

  31.1 Kumble to Tuffey, OUT: just short, skids and hits the middle stump
        about midway. a wicket for Kumble off his very first ball of the
        day

       New Zealand 68/2, Partnership of 24
       DR Tuffey  b Kumble  8 (32b 0x4 0x6)
       L Vincent 33* (114b 3x4) A Kumble 5.1-3-7-2

  31.2 Kumble to Fleming, no run, outside the off, left alone, good bounce
        and carry
  31.3 Kumble to Fleming, no run, defended to the off side
  31.4 Kumble to Fleming, no run, coming in from around the wicket,
        defended to the on side
  31.5 Kumble to Fleming, no run, flat and on the off, Fleming defends
        carefully
  31.6 Kumble to Fleming, no run, on the off again, tossed up a touch,
        defended carefully, excellent over first up from Kumble

End of over 32 (maiden) New Zealand 68/2 (302 more runs req)
A Kumble 6-4-7-2 - Adani Pavilion End
L Vincent 33* (114b 3x4) SP Fleming 0* (5b)

  32.1 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, well flighted and outside the
        off, defended
  32.2 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, slower and on the middle and
        leg, a bit of turn and bounce, off the edge towards vacant leg
        slip
  32.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, outside the off, big spin, off
        the pad to the on side
  32.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run
  32.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run
  32.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, flat and on the off, quite
        full, defended

End of over 33 (maiden) New Zealand 68/2 (302 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 13-2-21-0 - GMDC End
SP Fleming 0* (5b) L Vincent 33* (120b 3x4)

  33.1 Kumble to Fleming, no run, around the wicket, a bit slow, Fleming
        defends very carefully
  33.2 Kumble to Fleming, FOUR, just short of a good length and on the
        off, Fleming goes back and punches well through midwicket, the
        timing is impeccable and the ball runs away to the fence
  33.3 Kumble to Fleming, no run, outside the off, coming in with the arm,
        defended awkwardly to the off side
  33.4 Kumble to Fleming, no run, far outside the off and full, kicked
        away to the off side
  33.5 Kumble to Fleming, no run, slower, a bit more air, turns a touch,
        defended
  33.6 Kumble to Fleming, one run, just short of a length and sliding onto
        the pads, worked away to deep fine leg

End of over 34 (5 runs) New Zealand 73/2 (297 more runs req)
A Kumble 7-4-12-2 - Adani Pavilion End
SP Fleming 5* (11b 1x4) L Vincent 33* (120b 3x4)

       The players get a break to have a drink

Match State: Drinks

       We'll just pop out ourselves, do send in all your feedback about
        the commentary and coverage of this exciting day's play to
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       Back to the action now!
  34.1 Harbhajan Singh to Fleming, no run, well flighted and outside the
        leg stump, a bit of turn, defended carefully
  34.2 Harbhajan Singh to Fleming, no run, flat and outside the off,
        Fleming goes back and defends
  34.3 Harbhajan Singh to Fleming, no run, flatter, a bit quicker, on the
        stumps, a bit of extra bounce and Fleming leaves well alone
  34.4 Harbhajan Singh to Fleming, no run
  34.5 Harbhajan Singh to Fleming, no run, slow and on the middle and leg,
        the ball spins across the face of the bat, defended
  34.6 Harbhajan Singh to Fleming, no run, full and outside the off,
        Fleming walks into the line of the ball and defends

End of over 35 (maiden) New Zealand 73/2 (297 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 14-3-21-0 - GMDC End
L Vincent 33* (120b 3x4) SP Fleming 5* (17b 1x4)

  35.1 Kumble to Vincent, no run, full and straight, on the pads and
        sliding further down, flicked and missed, rapped on the pad, loud
        shout
  35.2 Kumble to Vincent, one run, outside the off, eased just wide of
        point
  35.3 Kumble to Fleming, no run, outside the off, a bit of air, this one
        hits the deck and jumps! the ball kisses the pad and races away to
        the fence beating the keeper
  35.4 Kumble to Fleming, no run, full and on the off, defended caerfully
  35.5 Kumble to Fleming, two runs, googly outside the off stump, a bit
        slower too, played down to third man with an angled bat
  35.6 Kumble to Fleming, no run, fuller still and on the off, defended

End of over 36 (3 runs) New Zealand 76/2 (294 more runs req)
A Kumble 8-4-15-2 - Adani Pavilion End
L Vincent 34* (122b 3x4) SP Fleming 7* (21b 1x4)

  36.1 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        the straighter one, defended carefully
  36.2 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, flat and on the pads, worked
        down to short fine leg
  36.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, bye: FOUR, down the leg side, a bit of
        turn, played and missed, four byes
  36.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run
  36.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, down the leg side again, not
        the place to bowl, flick played and missed
  36.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, outside the off, tossed up,
        full, defended carefully

End of over 37 (4 runs, maiden) New Zealand 80/2 (290 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 15-4-21-0 - GMDC End
SP Fleming 7* (21b 1x4) L Vincent 34* (128b 3x4)

  37.1 Kumble to Fleming, no run
  37.2 Kumble to Fleming, no run, defended
  37.3 Kumble to Fleming, no run, full and far outside the off, kicked
        away towards slip
  37.4 Kumble to Fleming, no run, full once more and on the off, from
        around the wicket, defended carefully
  37.5 Kumble to Fleming, one run, quick and down the leg side, placed
        past the fielder at forward short leg
  37.6 Kumble to Vincent, FOUR, another full, quick one from Kumble,
        Vincent is able to get low and sweep-swat the ball just around the
        corner, the ball races away to the fine leg fence! Innovative shot
        well executed, not easy at all against Kumble

End of over 38 (5 runs) New Zealand 85/2 (285 more runs req)
A Kumble 9-4-20-2 - Adani Pavilion End
SP Fleming 8* (26b 1x4) L Vincent 38* (129b 4x4)

  38.1 Harbhajan Singh to Fleming, no run, slow, tossed up, pitching just
        outside leg, defended
  38.2 Harbhajan Singh to Fleming, no run
  38.3 Harbhajan Singh to Fleming, no run, tossed up, slow, on the middle
        and leg, Fleming squares up and defends
  38.4 Harbhajan Singh to Fleming, no run, flatter, on the stumps,
        defended
  38.5 Harbhajan Singh to Fleming, OUT: beautifully tossed up, a few revvs
        on this one, on the off and middle, Fleming goes forward, shaping
        to defend, the ball grips the surface and turns just enough to
        kiss the edge, VVS Laxman tumbles in from forward short leg and
        snaps up a top c

       New Zealand 85/3, Partnership of 17
       SP Fleming  c Laxman b Harbhajan Singh  8 (31b 1x4 0x6)
       L Vincent 38* (129b 4x4) Harbhajan Singh 15.5-4-21-1

       That is a big, big wicket for India. You can see how happy the
        players are out in the middle. That was the wicket they wanted
       This changes the balance of the game just a shade. You might
        suggest India are a touch ahead
  38.6 Harbhajan Singh to Styris, no run, well flighted and on the stumps,
        defended

End of over 39 (maiden) New Zealand 85/3 (285 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 16-5-21-1 - GMDC End
L Vincent 38* (129b 4x4) SB Styris 0* (1b)

  39.1 Kumble to Vincent, no run, slower one from Kumble, on the off, a
        bit of turn for Kumble, beats the bat easily
  39.2 Kumble to Vincent, one run, on the stumps and full, swept down to
        fine leg
  39.3 Kumble to Styris, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, coming in quite sharply, defended back down the wicket
  39.4 Kumble to Styris, OUT: here comes the quicker one! Yorker from
        Kumble, lethal deliver to receive early in your innings. Styris
        can barely move before the ball traps him plumb in front of the
        stumps! India are on a bit of a high here with two quick wickets

       New Zealand 86/4, Partnership of 1
       SB Styris  lbw b Kumble  0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
       L Vincent 39* (131b 4x4) A Kumble 9.4-4-21-3

       The field now crowds around McMillan, the new bat
  39.5 Kumble to McMillan, no run, slow and on the off, McMillan watches
        it carefully and defends
  39.6 Kumble to McMillan, no run, once again on the stumps and a bit
        quick, Kumble finding ominous rhythm here, defended to the on side

End of over 40 (1 run) New Zealand 86/4 (284 more runs req)
A Kumble 10-4-21-3 - Adani Pavilion End
L Vincent 39* (131b 4x4) CD McMillan 0* (2b)

  40.1 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, well flighted and far outside
        the off, defended
  40.2 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, outside the off, pushed through
        a bit, there's turn and bounce for Harbhajan, left alone
  40.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, well flighted and outside the
        off, defended carefully
  40.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, slower one outside the off,
        defended back down the wicket
  40.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, on the pads, a touch short,
        worked to the onsde
  40.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run

End of over 41 (maiden) New Zealand 86/4 (284 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 17-6-21-1 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 0* (2b) L Vincent 39* (137b 4x4)

  41.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run
  41.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run
  41.3 Kumble to McMillan, one run, swept
  41.4 Kumble to Vincent, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, punched off the back foot
  41.5 Kumble to Vincent, no run, quick one just outside the off, sweep
        played and missed, hit on the pad
  41.6 Kumble to Vincent, no run, flat and on the middle and leg, worked
        away to the on side

End of over 42 (1 run) New Zealand 87/4 (283 more runs req)
A Kumble 11-4-22-3 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 1* (5b) L Vincent 39* (140b 4x4)

  42.1 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, well flighted and outside the
        off, defended watchfully
  42.2 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, flat and on the stumps,
        defended to the on side
  42.3 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, FOUR, tossed up, outside the off,
        McMillan gets down on one knee and sweeps lustily
  42.4 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, well flighted once more and
        Harbhajan gives it a tweak, there's a bit of bounce now, jammed to
        the on side
  42.5 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, on the leg stump, slipping
        further down, kicked away
  42.6 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, on the stumps, worked away
        past short leg for a single

End of over 43 (5 runs) New Zealand 92/4 (278 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 18-6-26-1 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 6* (11b 1x4) L Vincent 39* (140b 4x4)

  43.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full and quick, on the stumps, just
        about kept out, that is a dangerous flipper
  43.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run, dragged down a bit short, outside the
        off, chopped to point
       In case you are wondering why Nathan Astle hasn't come out to bat
        yet, the news is that he is a bit indisposed with a stomach
        complaint
  43.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run
  43.4 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
  43.5 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flat and on the off, defended carefully
  43.6 Kumble to McMillan, no run, slow and on the off, drifting in a
        touch, played back to the bowler

End of over 44 (maiden) New Zealand 92/4 (278 more runs req)
A Kumble 12-5-22-3 - Adani Pavilion End
L Vincent 39* (140b 4x4) CD McMillan 6* (17b 1x4)

  44.1 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, one run, swept away
  44.2 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, full and on the off, eased
        back down the wicket
  44.3 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, flat and on the legs, played
        and missed, off the pads to the on side
  44.4 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, fuller and outside the off,
        flicked past short leg, easy single
  44.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run
  44.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        dabbed to the on side

End of over 45 (2 runs) New Zealand 94/4 (276 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 19-6-28-1 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 7* (20b 1x4) L Vincent 40* (143b 4x4)

  45.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full and on the off, defended towards
        the off side
  45.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run, quick one on the stumps, defended
  45.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run, slower, on the off, defended carefully
  45.4 Kumble to McMillan, no run, slightly slower, leg break, the ball
        turns and gets the edge, it falls just short of first slip!
  45.5 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full and down the leg side, defended
  45.6 Kumble to McMillan, no run

End of over 46 (maiden) New Zealand 94/4 (276 more runs req)
A Kumble 13-6-22-3 - Adani Pavilion End
L Vincent 40* (143b 4x4) CD McMillan 7* (26b 1x4)

  46.1 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, FOUR, tossed up a bit too much and
        outside the off, swept effortlessly to the square leg fence, top
        shot that
  46.2 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run
  46.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, one run
  46.4 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, tossed up, outside the off,
        defended carefully
  46.5 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, flat and on the middle and
        off, defended down the wicket
  46.6 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, flat and on the pads, tapped
        to the on side

End of over 47 (5 runs) New Zealand 99/4 (271 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 20-6-33-1 - GMDC End
L Vincent 45* (146b 5x4) CD McMillan 7* (29b 1x4)

  47.1 Kumble to Vincent, no run, just short of a good length, outside the
        leg stump, from around the wicket, the ball comes in with the
        angle and hits the body
  47.2 Kumble to Vincent, no run, once more around the wicket and pitching
        outside leg, padded away
  47.3 Kumble to Vincent, no run, and again! around the wicket, Vincent
        shoulders arms and takes it on the midriff
  47.4 Kumble to Vincent, no run, slower, on the leg and middle, kicked
        away
  47.5 Kumble to Vincent, no run, fuller still, this time on the off
        stump, defended carefully
  47.6 Kumble to Vincent, no run, outside the off, a bit of pace and
        bounce, left well alone

End of over 48 (maiden) New Zealand 99/4 (271 more runs req)
A Kumble 14-7-22-3 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 7* (29b 1x4) L Vincent 45* (152b 5x4)

       Tendulkar comes into the attack in the last over before lunch
  48.1 Tendulkar to McMillan, no run, tossed up leg break, on the spot,
        defended to the on side
  48.2 Tendulkar to McMillan, no run, far down the leg side but a bit of
        spin, padded away
  48.3 Tendulkar to McMillan, no run, on the leg and middle, big spin
        across the bat, edged but through the area where silly mid off
        would have been
  48.4 Tendulkar to McMillan, one run, on the pads, paddled down to fine
        leg, that brings up the hundred
  48.5 Tendulkar to Vincent, no run, outside the off, full, Vincent goes
        for a big sweep, terrible shot to play just before lunch, the ball
        hits bat and pad and pops down at his feet, could have gone
        anywhere
  48.6 Tendulkar to Vincent, one run, just short of a length, on the pads,
        worked to the on side

End of over 49 (2 runs) New Zealand 101/4 (269 more runs req)
SR Tendulkar 1-0-2-0 - GMDC End
L Vincent 46* (154b 5x4) CD McMillan 8* (33b 1x4)

       With that ball David Shepherd, the umpire at the Adani Pavilion
        End, calls Lunch!
       The players take a break for lunch and no one will enjoy the meal
        more than Anil Kumble
       It's far from over though, so do join us for all the action from
        the post-lunch session at 0645 GMT, 1215 India time, in about 40
        minutes

Match State: Lunch - Day 5

       For the moment though, this is Anand Vasu, your commentator,
        signing off. Do send in all your feedback about the coverage of
        this match to comms@cricinfo.com
       The players are coming back onto the field now
       Lou vincent has to face the first ball in a quest for survival
       It's highly unlikely that the New Zealand team will mount a serious
        attack on the target
       Harbhajan Singh will start the proceedings
  49.1 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        played at and missed, rapped on the pad
  49.2 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, again tossed up and on the off,
        spinning in, defended
  49.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run
  49.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, slower and outside the off,
        good length, defendec
  49.5 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run
  49.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, outside the off, defended,
        Harbhajan begins with a maiden

End of over 50 (maiden) New Zealand 101/4 (269 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 21-7-33-1 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 8* (33b 1x4) L Vincent 46* (160b 5x4)

  50.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run
  50.2 Kumble to McMillan, one run
  50.3 Kumble to Vincent, two runs
  50.4 Kumble to Vincent, FOUR
  50.5 Kumble to Vincent, no run
  50.6 Kumble to Vincent, no run

End of over 51 (7 runs) New Zealand 108/4 (262 more runs req)
A Kumble 15-7-29-3 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 9* (35b 1x4) L Vincent 52* (164b 6x4)

  51.1 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, well flighted and outside the
        off, slightly short, McMillan goes back and defends
  51.2 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, slower, fuller, just outside
        the off, defended
  51.3 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, just short of a good length
        and outside the off, defended with soft hands
  51.4 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, flatter, full and on the off,
        defended
  51.5 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, slower and on the off, turned
        towards midwicket
  51.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run

End of over 52 (1 run) New Zealand 109/4 (261 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 22-7-34-1 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 10* (40b 1x4) L Vincent 52* (165b 6x4)

  52.1 Kumble to McMillan, FOUR, tossed up a bit more and outside the off,
        McMillan swept magnificently to deep midwicket
  52.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full and on the off, a bit quicker and
        flatter, defended
  52.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flat and quick, on the stumps, defended
        carefully
  52.4 Kumble to McMillan, one run, full and down the leg side, flicked
        through midwicket
  52.5 Kumble to Vincent, no run, flat and on the off, stroked to the off
        side
  52.6 Kumble to Vincent, no run, slider, on the stumps, edged back onto
        pad

End of over 53 (5 runs) New Zealand 114/4 (256 more runs req)
A Kumble 16-7-34-3 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 15* (44b 2x4) L Vincent 52* (167b 6x4)

  53.1 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, well flighted and outside the
        off, watchfully defended
  53.2 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, slightly shorter this time,
        sweep played and miss4ed
  53.3 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, full and outside the off,
        spinning in, defended
  53.4 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, far outside the off, driven
        through cover
  53.5 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run
  53.6 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, far outside the off, a bit of
        turn and bounce, easily left alone

End of over 54 (1 run) New Zealand 115/4 (255 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 23-7-35-1 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 16* (49b 2x4) L Vincent 52* (168b 6x4)

  54.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flat and on the off, defended
        watchfully
  54.2 Kumble to McMillan, FOUR, outside the off and quick, sweep played,
        the ball kisses the top edge and flies over the keeper and runs
        down to the fence
  54.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run, fuller and straight, defended with a
        straight bat
  54.4 Kumble to McMillan, one run, slightly shorter, dabbed around the
        corner
  54.5 Kumble to Vincent, one run, full and outside the off, pushed to
        cover, quick single stolen
  54.6 Kumble to McMillan, no run

End of over 55 (6 runs) New Zealand 121/4 (249 more runs req)
A Kumble 17-7-40-3 - GMDC End
L Vincent 53* (169b 6x4) CD McMillan 21* (54b 3x4)

  55.1 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, fullish and on the pads,
        whipped to midwicket
  55.2 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, outside the off, another
        aggressive sweep played and missed, rapped on the pad
  55.3 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, no run, outside the off and full once
        again, defended carefully
  55.4 Harbhajan Singh to Vincent, one run, low full toss down the leg
        side, patted away to fine leg
  55.5 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, flat and on the off, defended
  55.6 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, well flighted and on the
        pads, defended

End of over 56 (2 runs) New Zealand 123/4 (247 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 24-7-37-1 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 22* (56b 3x4) L Vincent 54* (173b 6x4)

       Tendulkar comes back into the attack
  56.1 Tendulkar to McMillan, no run, on the stumps, defended
  56.2 Tendulkar to McMillan, two runs, well flighted, but down the leg
        side and too full, paddled around the corner
  56.3 Tendulkar to McMillan, two runs, again on the pads, again swept
  56.4 Tendulkar to McMillan, no run, low full toss on the middle and leg,
        defended carefully
  56.5 Tendulkar to McMillan, no run
  56.6 Tendulkar to McMillan, one run, on the pads and McMillan is quick
        to work the ball away through the on side

End of over 57 (5 runs) New Zealand 128/4 (242 more runs req)
SR Tendulkar 2-0-7-0 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 27* (62b 3x4) L Vincent 54* (173b 6x4)

  57.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flipper on the off, defended
  57.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, punched to cover
  57.3 Kumble to McMillan, one run, fuller still and on the middle and
        leg, tapped to the on side
  57.4 Kumble to Vincent, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, driven off the back foot to cover
  57.5 Kumble to Vincent, no run, fuller and on the off, defended
  57.6 Kumble to Vincent, no run, slower and on the off, defended
        carefully

End of over 58 (1 run) New Zealand 129/4 (241 more runs req)
A Kumble 18-7-41-3 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 28* (65b 3x4) L Vincent 54* (176b 6x4)

  58.1 Tendulkar to McMillan, one run, tossed up plenty and outside the
        off, eased through cover
  58.2 Tendulkar to Vincent, FOUR, tossed up and on the pads, Vincent
        sweeps fine and the ball runs away easily
  58.3 Tendulkar to Vincent, one run, just short of a length and on the
        pads, defended to the on side for a quick single
  58.4 Tendulkar to McMillan, no run, full and on the pads, defended
        carefully
  58.5 Tendulkar to McMillan, two runs, full toss outside the off, driven
        back down the ground, Zaheer Khan runs around and saves
  58.6 Tendulkar to McMillan, FOUR, boundary to end the over, worked away
        past the man at slip, good over for New Zealand

End of over 59 (12 runs) New Zealand 141/4 (229 more runs req)
SR Tendulkar 3-0-19-0 - GMDC End
L Vincent 59* (178b 7x4) CD McMillan 35* (69b 4x4)

  59.1 Kumble to Vincent, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, driven well
        through midwicket, the ball is timed sweetly and rushes to the
        fence
  59.2 Kumble to Vincent, (noball) FOUR
  59.2 Kumble to Vincent, no run
  59.3 Kumble to Vincent, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
        carefully
  59.4 Kumble to Vincent, no run
  59.5 Kumble to Vincent, OUT: just short of a length and outside the off,
        Vincent shapes to punch the ball through the off but swings hard a
        the ball, it keeps low a touch, takes the edge and crashes back
        onto the stumps. That is the breakthrough India are after!

       New Zealand 150/5, Partnership of 64
       L Vincent  b Kumble  67 (184b 9x4 0x6)
       CD McMillan 35* (69b 4x4) A Kumble 18.5-7-50-4 (1nb)

  59.6 Kumble to Oram, no run, full and on the off, defended

End of over 60 (9 runs) New Zealand 150/5 (220 more runs req)
A Kumble 19-7-50-4 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 35* (69b 4x4) JDP Oram 0* (1b)

  60.1 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run
  60.2 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run
  60.3 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run
  60.4 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run
  60.5 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run
  60.6 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run

End of over 61 (1 run) New Zealand 151/5 (219 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 25-7-38-1 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 36* (70b 4x4) JDP Oram 0* (6b)

  61.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full and on the pads, played at and
        missed
  61.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        clipped to the on side
  61.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run
  61.4 Kumble to McMillan, one run, on the pads, worked through midwicket
  61.5 Kumble to Oram, one run, tossed up a bit more and outside the off,
        driven through cover
  61.6 Kumble to McMillan, no run, down the leg side, swept down to short
        fine leg

End of over 62 (2 runs) New Zealand 153/5 (217 more runs req)
A Kumble 20-7-52-4 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
JDP Oram 1* (7b) CD McMillan 37* (75b 4x4)

  62.1 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        defended carefully
  62.2 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, flat and on the pads, played at
        and missed
  62.3 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, flatter and on the stumps,
        defended carefully
  62.4 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run
  62.5 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, full and speared in on the toes,
        played at and missed, off the boot to the off side
  62.6 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, flatter and on leg and middle,
        defended

End of over 63 (maiden) New Zealand 153/5 (217 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 26-8-38-1 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 37* (75b 4x4) JDP Oram 1* (13b)

  63.1 Kumble to McMillan, one run
  63.2 Kumble to Oram, no run, well flighted and on the off, from around
        the wicket, defended
  63.3 Kumble to Oram, no run, flatter and on the off, defended with abat
        held close to pad
  63.4 Kumble to Oram, no run, tapped back to the bowler
  63.5 Kumble to Oram, no run, loopy delivery pushed through on the off
        stump, defended carefully
  63.6 Kumble to Oram, no run, flat and far outside the off, left alone

End of over 64 (1 run) New Zealand 154/5 (216 more runs req)
A Kumble 21-7-53-4 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 38* (76b 4x4) JDP Oram 1* (18b)

  64.1 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, tossed up and on the stumps,
        sweep played, off the edge over the keeper
  64.2 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, one run, on the pads, swept to square leg
  64.3 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, well flighted and outside the
        off, defended
  64.4 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, tossed up once more and on
        the off, worked away to the on side
       News has just trickled in that India have announced that the same
        squad will play the second Test at Mohali
  64.5 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run
  64.6 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run

End of over 65 (3 runs) New Zealand 157/5 (213 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 27-8-41-1 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 40* (79b 4x4) JDP Oram 2* (21b)

  65.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run
  65.2 Kumble to McMillan, FOUR, full and on the off, heaved over
        midwicket in fine style
  65.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run
  65.4 Kumble to McMillan, no run
  65.5 Kumble to McMillan, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, eased to point
  65.6 Kumble to McMillan, one run, quick ball on the pads, worked away to
        the on side for a sing;e

End of over 66 (5 runs) New Zealand 162/5 (208 more runs req)
A Kumble 22-7-58-4 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 45* (85b 5x4) JDP Oram 2* (21b)

  66.1 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, tossed up and on the off,
        spinning in, whipped around the corner
  66.2 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, one run, pitching outside leg and a bit of
        turn, off the edge through square leg
  66.3 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run
  66.4 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run
  66.5 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, tossed up, slower, outside the
        off, big turn, the ball beats bat and goes to keeper
  66.6 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run

End of over 67 (3 runs) New Zealand 165/5 (205 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 28-8-44-1 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 47* (87b 5x4) JDP Oram 3* (25b)

  67.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run, fullish and on the off, a bit slow,
        defended carefully
  67.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run, again flat and on the stumps, defended
        carefully to the on side
  67.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flat and on the stumps, swished to
        short fine leg
  67.4 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full and on the stumps, defended back
        down the wicket
  67.5 Kumble to McMillan, no run, tossed up a bit more and on the off,
        driven uppishly but safely to mid on
  67.6 Kumble to McMillan, no run

End of over 68 (maiden) New Zealand 165/5 (205 more runs req)
A Kumble 23-8-58-4 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
JDP Oram 3* (25b) CD McMillan 47* (93b 5x4)

  68.1 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
        defended carefully with soft hands
  68.2 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run
  68.3 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, no run
  68.4 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, FOUR, short and a bit of width, cut away
        beautifully
  68.5 Harbhajan Singh to Oram, OUT: short and a bit of width, Oram goes
        to cut, the ball grips the surface and turns a bit, there's some
        extra bounce too, the edge flies staight to Dravid at first slip!
        Yet another New Zealand wicket falls

       New Zealand 169/6, Partnership of 19
       JDP Oram  c Dravid b Harbhajan Singh  7 (30b 1x4 0x6)
       CD McMillan 47* (93b 5x4) Harbhajan Singh 28.5-8-48-2

  68.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, two runs, well flighted and on the pads,
        sharp turn too, worked through fine leg

End of over 69 (6 runs) New Zealand 171/6 (199 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 29-8-50-2 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 47* (93b 5x4) NJ Astle 2* (1b)

  69.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flat and on the off, defended
  69.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run
  69.3 Kumble to McMillan, one run, full and on the pads, driven to
        midwicket for a quick single
  69.4 Kumble to Astle, no run, full and on the stumps, defended back down
        the wicket
  69.5 Kumble to Astle, no run, full again and just outside the off,
        defended carefully
  69.6 Kumble to Astle, no run, nudged to the on side

End of over 70 (1 run) New Zealand 172/6 (198 more runs req)
A Kumble 24-8-59-4 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 48* (96b 5x4) NJ Astle 2* (4b)

  70.1 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run
  70.2 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run
  70.3 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, well flighted and outside the
        off, spin in to the right hander, defended
  70.4 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, full again and on the off,
        driven to mid on
  70.5 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, sweep played once more by
        McMillan, the ball takes the edge and balloons safely towards fine
        leg
  70.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, flatter and on the off, dtroked
        to mid off

End of over 71 (1 run) New Zealand 173/6 (197 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 30-8-51-2 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 49* (101b 5x4) NJ Astle 2* (5b)

  71.1 Kumble to McMillan, one run, full and down the leg side, flicked
        through square leg
  71.2 Kumble to Astle, no run, full and on the pads, kicked away
  71.3 Kumble to Astle, no run, flat and on the leg stump, defended to the
        on side
  71.4 Kumble to Astle, no run, a bit of bounce, just short of a length
        and on the stumps, defended
  71.5 Kumble to Astle, no run
  71.6 Kumble to Astle, one run

End of over 72 (2 runs) New Zealand 175/6 (195 more runs req)
A Kumble 25-8-61-4 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 3* (10b) CD McMillan 50* (102b 5x4)

  72.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, full and on the pads, tucked away
        to the on side
  72.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, well flighted, slower, big
        offspinner, off the edge towards short fine lg
  72.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run
  72.4 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, again slow and on the stumps,
        worked away to the on side
  72.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, well flighted and outside the
        off, spinning in slowly, defended
  72.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, flat and on the off, defended

End of over 73 (2 runs) New Zealand 177/6 (193 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 31-8-53-2 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 51* (103b 5x4) NJ Astle 4* (15b)

  73.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run
  73.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full and on the pads, kicked away
  73.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run, on the leg and middle, once again
        easily kicked away
  73.4 Kumble to McMillan, no run, ditto
  73.5 Kumble to McMillan, no run, again onn the pads, again kicked away
  73.6 Kumble to McMillan, no run, guess what? down the leg side and
        kicked away once more

End of over 74 (maiden) New Zealand 177/6 (193 more runs req)
A Kumble 26-9-61-4 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 4* (15b) CD McMillan 51* (109b 5x4)

  74.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, FOUR, well flighted, too full, Astle
        stretches, takes the ball on the full and flicks beautifully
  74.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, defended awkwardly
  74.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, on the off, a bit flatter, full,
        flicked just short of the man at backward short leg
  74.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run
  74.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
        strokedto cover
  74.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run

End of over 75 (4 runs) New Zealand 181/6 (189 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 32-8-57-2 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 51* (109b 5x4) NJ Astle 8* (21b 1x4)

  75.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
  75.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run, far outside the off this time, left
        alone easily
  75.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flat and on the leg stump, kicked away
  75.4 Kumble to McMillan, no run
  75.5 Kumble to McMillan, no run, on the off, from around hte wicket,
        defended
  75.6 Kumble to McMillan, no run, far outside the leg stump, kicked away
        nonchalantly

End of over 76 (maiden) New Zealand 181/6 (189 more runs req)
A Kumble 27-10-61-4 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 8* (21b 1x4) CD McMillan 51* (115b 5x4)

  76.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, two runs, well flighted and outside the
        off, eased through covers
  76.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, full and on the off, driven to
        mid on
  76.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run
  76.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, flat and on the stumps, played at
        and missed, rapped on the pad
  76.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, down the leg side, worked away to
        the on side
  76.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, on the pads, flick played and
        missed

End of over 77 (2 runs) New Zealand 183/6 (187 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 33-8-59-2 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 51* (115b 5x4) NJ Astle 10* (27b 1x4)

  77.1 Kumble to McMillan, FOUR, tossed up and far outside the off, driven
        inside out through cover in style
  77.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flat and on the off, defended carefully
  77.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flat and on the pads, defended
  77.4 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full and on the off, outside the off,
        defended to cover
  77.5 Kumble to McMillan, no run
  77.6 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flatter, quicker, just outside the off,
        played at and missed, hit on the pad, loud shout for the
        lbw,turned down

End of over 78 (4 runs) New Zealand 187/6 (183 more runs req)
A Kumble 28-10-65-4 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 10* (27b 1x4) CD McMillan 55* (121b 6x4)

  78.1 Sehwag to Astle, no run
  78.2 Sehwag to Astle, no run, tossed up a bi and just outside the off,
        the ball spins in and Astle cuts at the last moment
  78.3 Sehwag to Astle, no run, on the off and fullish, defended
  78.4 Sehwag to Astle, no run, full and on the stumps, defended to the on
        side
  78.5 Sehwag to Astle, no run, on the off and a bit of turn, this one
        keeps low, blocked
  78.6 Sehwag to Astle, no run

End of over 79 (maiden) New Zealand 187/6 (183 more runs req)
V Sehwag 1-1-0-0 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 55* (121b 6x4) NJ Astle 10* (33b 1x4)

  79.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full and on the pads, nudged to the on
        side
  79.2 Kumble to McMillan, one run, low full toss on the off, driven to
        mid on
  79.3 Kumble to Astle, no run, quicker and fuller, on the stumps, slicked
        towards midwicket
  79.4 Kumble to Astle, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, punched to point
  79.5 Kumble to Astle, legbye: one run
  79.6 Kumble to McMillan, no run, fullish and down te leg side, turned to
        square leg

End of over 80 (2 runs) New Zealand 189/6 (181 more runs req)
A Kumble 29-10-66-4 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 10* (36b 1x4) CD McMillan 56* (124b 6x4)

       India have taken the second new ball
       L Balaji into the attack
  80.1 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, a bit too wide at that, astle looks carefully at it and
        leaves it well alone
  80.2 Balaji to Astle, two runs, on the pads and too full, Astle works it
        away with ease
  80.3 Balaji to Astle, no run, full and outside the off, driven on the
        up, falls just short of Akash Chopra at cover who dives and saves
  80.4 Balaji to Astle, FOUR, short and outside the off, put away in
        style, Astle pulls with power and grace
  80.5 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        defended back down the wicket
  80.6 Balaji to Astle, no run, short and far wide of the stumps, left
        alone and with that it is tea!

End of over 81 (6 runs) New Zealand 195/6 (175 more runs req)
L Balaji 8-2-19-0 (1nb) - GMDC End
CD McMillan 56* (124b 6x4) NJ Astle 16* (42b 2x4)

       The players walk off the field
       For the moment, this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off.
        See you in 20 minutes for all the action from the final session

Match State: Tea - Day 5

       Please do send all feedback about our coverage to
        comms@cricinfo.com
       The players are coming back out into the middle
       Zaheer Khan will start. Remember the new ball was taken just before
        tea
  81.1 Khan to McMillan, no run, fullish and on the off, angling away from
        the right hander, defended
  81.2 Khan to McMillan, no run, full and far outside the off, stump,
        easily left alone
  81.3 Khan to McMillan, (noball) no run, just short of a good length and
        outside the off, played at and missed
  81.3 Khan to McMillan, no run, full and very wide outside the off, left
        alone
  81.4 Khan to McMillan, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        off, defended carefully
  81.5 Khan to McMillan, (noball) bye: FOUR, short and outside the off,
        beats bat and keeper and runs away for four byes!
  81.5 Khan to McMillan, one run, slower one on hte pads, flicked neatly
        to fine leg
  81.6 Khan to Astle, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
        off, defended

End of over 82 (7 runs) New Zealand 202/6 (168 more runs req)
Z Khan 8-1-29-0 (2nb) - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 57* (131b 6x4) NJ Astle 16* (43b 2x4)

  82.1 Balaji to McMillan, no run, down the leg side and very full, left
        alone
  82.2 Balaji to McMillan, two runs, full length on middle, clipped away
        past midwicket for a couple
  82.3 Balaji to McMillan, no run, full and on legs again, played to
        midwicket
  82.4 Balaji to McMillan, no run, good length outside off, guided to
        backward point
  82.5 Balaji to McMillan, no run, wide outside off, and holding its line,
        left alone by McMillan
  82.6 Balaji to McMillan, no run, short and outside off, left alone

End of over 83 (2 runs) New Zealand 204/6 (166 more runs req)
L Balaji 9-2-21-0 (1nb) - GMDC End
NJ Astle 16* (43b 2x4) CD McMillan 59* (137b 6x4)

  83.1 Khan to Astle, FOUR, full length outside off, slashed past gully
        off a thick outside edge
  83.2 Khan to Astle, no run, full length outside leg, no stroke offered
  83.3 Khan to Astle, no run, good length on middle and leg, played to
        midwicket
  83.4 Khan to Astle, no run, bouncer on off, Astle easily gets out of the
        way
  83.5 Khan to Astle, no run, quick yorker, well dug out to mid-on
  83.6 Khan to Astle, one run, half-volley on leg stump, clipped to square
        leg

End of over 84 (5 runs) New Zealand 209/6 (161 more runs req)
Z Khan 9-1-34-0 (2nb) - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 21* (49b 3x4) CD McMillan 59* (137b 6x4)

  84.1 Balaji to Astle, no run, outside off, and straigtens after
        pitching, Astle plays and misses
  84.2 Balaji to Astle, no run, outside off and straightening again, this
        time Astle decides against playing a stroke
  84.3 Balaji to Astle, no run, outside off and straightens, Astle plays
        and misses again
  84.4 Balaji to Astle, no run, slightly short and outside off, left alone
  84.5 Balaji to Astle, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, left well alone
  84.6 Balaji to Astle, no run

End of over 85 (maiden) New Zealand 209/6 (161 more runs req)
L Balaji 10-3-21-0 (1nb) - GMDC End
CD McMillan 59* (137b 6x4) NJ Astle 21* (55b 3x4)

  85.1 Khan to McMillan, one run
  85.2 Khan to Astle, no run, full and on the off, driven easily to cover
  85.3 Khan to Astle, no run, full and on the .;fullish and far outside
        the off stump, left well alone to the keeper
  85.4 Khan to Astle, no run
  85.5 Khan to Astle, (noball) no run, Zaheer Khan tries to bang one in
        and overstretches
  85.5 Khan to Astle, no run, full aagain and on the off, a hint of late
        inswing, defended well
  85.6 Khan to Astle, (noball) no run
  85.6 Khan to Astle, no run

End of over 86 (3 runs) New Zealand 212/6 (158 more runs req)
Z Khan 10-1-37-0 (4nb) - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 59* (138b 6x4) NJ Astle 21* (62b 3x4)

  86.1 Balaji to McMillan, no run
  86.2 Balaji to McMillan, no run, just short of a good length and outside
        the off, left alone
  86.3 Balaji to McMillan, no run, slightly fuller and on the middle and
        leg, flick played and missed, rapped on the pad, loud shout, no
        chance at all, ball going well down leg side
  86.4 Balaji to McMillan, no run, fuller and a touch outside the off,
        driven to cover
  86.5 Balaji to McMillan, no run, just short of a good length and oustdie
        the off, a hint of away swing, left alone
  86.6 Balaji to McMillan, no run, fullish and outside the off, squirted
        to gully

End of over 87 (maiden) New Zealand 212/6 (158 more runs req)
L Balaji 11-4-21-0 (1nb) - GMDC End
NJ Astle 21* (62b 3x4) CD McMillan 59* (144b 6x4)

       Kumble comes into the attack. This could be crucial
  87.1 Kumble to Astle, no run, full and on the off, pushed towards cover
  87.2 Kumble to Astle, no run, on the off, flat and full, pretty quick
        too, defended
  87.3 Kumble to Astle, no run, slower and outside the off, a bit of turn,
        left well alone
  87.4 Kumble to Astle, no run, flat and slipping down leg, dabbed to the
        on side
  87.5 Kumble to Astle, no run, slow and on the off, defended carefully
  87.6 Kumble to Astle, no run

End of over 88 (maiden) New Zealand 212/6 (158 more runs req)
A Kumble 30-11-66-4 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 59* (144b 6x4) NJ Astle 21* (68b 3x4)

  88.1 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, well tossed up and outside the
        off, worked to midwicket
  88.2 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, flatter and on the off,
        defended to the on side
  88.3 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, flat and on the off, defended
        carefully to the on side
  88.4 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, two runs, quick turn this time, flick
        played, the ball rushes off the edge and beats Dravid at backward
        short leg
  88.5 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run
  88.6 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run

End of over 89 (2 runs) New Zealand 214/6 (156 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 34-8-61-2 - GMDC End
NJ Astle 21* (68b 3x4) CD McMillan 61* (150b 6x4)

  89.1 Kumble to McMillan, two runs
  89.2 Kumble to McMillan, one run
  89.3 Kumble to Astle, FOUR, short ball, cut away in fine style too much
        width there and Astle punishes the bowler
  89.4 Kumble to Astle, no run
  89.5 Kumble to Astle, no run
  89.6 Kumble to Astle, no run, outside the off, left well alone

End of over 90 (7 runs) New Zealand 221/6 (149 more runs req)
A Kumble 31-11-73-4 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 64* (145b 6x4) NJ Astle 25* (77b 4x4)

  90.1 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run, played through midwicket
  90.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, big off break, beats the bat, off
        the pad to forward short leg
  90.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, fullish and on the off, driven
        uppishly towards mid on
  90.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run
  90.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run
  90.6 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, fullish and on the off, worked
        to the on side

End of over 91 (2 runs) New Zealand 223/6 (147 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 35-8-63-2 - GMDC End
NJ Astle 26* (81b 4x4) CD McMillan 65* (147b 6x4)

  91.1 Kumble to Astle, no run, full, flat and on the stumps, defended to
        the on side
  91.2 Kumble to Astle, no run, pushed through even quicker, well dug out
  91.3 Kumble to Astle, no run, slower one on the off, the ball turns a
        bit but Astle defends easily
  91.4 Kumble to Astle, no run, again full and on the off, defended
        carefully
  91.5 Kumble to Astle, no run, quick slider, just outside the off, Astle
        works it away through the off side
  91.6 Kumble to Astle, no run, and again a quick slider, just outside the
        off, Astle works it away through the off side

End of over 92 (maiden) New Zealand 223/6 (147 more runs req)
A Kumble 32-12-73-4 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 65* (147b 6x4) NJ Astle 26* (87b 4x4)

  92.1 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run
  92.2 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, loopy full toss on the off,
        worked away to the on side
  92.3 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, straighter one outside the
        off, defended awkwardly
  92.4 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, one run
  92.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, tossed up and on the off,
        defended back down the wicket
  92.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run

End of over 93 (1 run) New Zealand 224/6 (146 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 36-8-64-2 - GMDC End
CD McMillan 66* (151b 6x4) NJ Astle 26* (89b 4x4)

  93.1 Sehwag to McMillan, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
        defended carefully
  93.2 Sehwag to McMillan, no run
  93.3 Sehwag to McMillan, no run, flatter and on the off, defended off
        the back foot
  93.4 Sehwag to McMillan, no run, fullish and on the off, defended
        carefully
  93.5 Sehwag to McMillan, no run, quicker and on the middle and off,
        defended
  93.6 Sehwag to McMillan, no run, flat and on hte off, defended again,
        the solid defence from the New Zealanders

End of over 94 (maiden) New Zealand 224/6 (146 more runs req)
V Sehwag 2-2-0-0 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 26* (89b 4x4) CD McMillan 66* (157b 6x4)

       Looks more and more like this game is heading for a draw
       The game is meandering towqowards a draw and the Indians are unable
        to make a dent
  94.1 Kumble to Astle, no run, on the off, turn and bounce, Astle is
        beaten all ends up! what a top ball that, somehow misses the edge
  94.2 Kumble to Astle, one run, on the pads, tapped to the on side
  94.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run, slower and full, outside the off,
        driven to cover
  94.4 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flatter and on the pads, nudged to the
        on side
  94.5 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flat and on the stumps, played back
        down the wicket
  94.6 Kumble to McMillan, no run

End of over 95 (1 run) New Zealand 225/6 (145 more runs req)
A Kumble 33-12-74-4 (1nb) - GMDC End
NJ Astle 27* (91b 4x4) CD McMillan 66* (161b 6x4)

  95.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, full and on the pads, defended
  95.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, one run
  95.3 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run
  95.4 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run, flat and on the off, defended
  95.5 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run
  95.6 Harbhajan Singh to McMillan, no run

End of over 96 (1 run) New Zealand 226/6 (144 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 37-8-65-2 - Adani Pavilion End
NJ Astle 28* (93b 4x4) CD McMillan 66* (165b 6x4)

  96.1 Kumble to Astle, one run
  96.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full, quick and on the stumps, clipped
        to the on side
  96.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run, just short of a good length and on the
        stumps, defended
  96.4 Kumble to McMillan, no run, fullish, slow and on the off, defended
  96.5 Kumble to McMillan, no run, outside the off, a bit too far, left
        alone
  96.6 Kumble to McMillan, no run

End of over 97 (1 run) New Zealand 227/6 (143 more runs req)
A Kumble 34-12-75-4 (1nb) - GMDC End
NJ Astle 29* (94b 4x4) CD McMillan 66* (170b 6x4)

  97.1 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, well flighted and just outside
        the off, the ball spins in, defended
  97.2 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, full and on the off, defended
        watchfully
  97.3 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, well flighted and outside the
        off, driven to cover
  97.4 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, just short of a good length and
        outside the off, defended
  97.5 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run
  97.6 Harbhajan Singh to Astle, no run, pushed through quicker, outside
        the off, defended

End of over 98 (maiden) New Zealand 227/6 (143 more runs req)
Harbhajan Singh 38-9-65-2 - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 66* (170b 6x4) NJ Astle 29* (100b 4x4)

  98.1 Kumble to McMillan, one run, flat and on the pads, swept down to
        deep backward square leg
  98.2 Kumble to Astle, no run, outside the off, left well alone
  98.3 Kumble to Astle, no run
  98.4 Kumble to Astle, no run
  98.5 Kumble to Astle, no run, flat and on the pads, played at and missed
        hit on the pad
  98.6 Kumble to Astle, no run, outside the off, the googly, left alone,
        passes perilously close to the stumps

End of over 99 (1 run) New Zealand 228/6 (142 more runs req)
A Kumble 35-12-76-4 (1nb) - GMDC End
CD McMillan 67* (171b 6x4) NJ Astle 29* (105b 4x4)

  99.1 Tendulkar to McMillan, two runs
  99.2 Tendulkar to McMillan, (noball) no run, on the pads, played at and
        missed
  99.2 Tendulkar to McMillan, one run
  99.3 Tendulkar to Astle, no run, flat and on the pads, played it and
        missed, rapped on the pad
  99.4 Tendulkar to Astle, no run
  99.5 Tendulkar to Astle, no run, tossed up leg break on the off,
        defended carefully
  99.6 Tendulkar to Astle, no run, on the stumps this time, full, easily
        negotiated with a forward defense

End of over 100 (4 runs) New Zealand 232/6 (138 more runs req)
SR Tendulkar 4-0-23-0 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 68* (173b 6x4) NJ Astle 31* (110b 4x4)

 100.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flat, short, on the stumps, defended to
        the leg side
 100.2 Kumble to McMillan, two runs, quicker one, easily worked through
        the on side for a brace
 100.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run
 100.4 Kumble to McMillan, no run
 100.5 Kumble to McMillan, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, eased to gully
 100.6 Kumble to McMillan, no run

End of over 101 (2 runs) New Zealand 234/6 (136 more runs req)
A Kumble 36-12-78-4 (1nb) - GMDC End
NJ Astle 31* (110b 4x4) CD McMillan 70* (179b 6x4)

 101.1 Tendulkar to Astle, FOUR, full toss down the leg side, Astle goes
        for an expansive flick but only manages a tickle to fine leg
 101.2 Tendulkar to Astle, no run
 101.3 Tendulkar to Astle, no run, full and on the off, defended carefully
 101.4 Tendulkar to Astle, no run
 101.5 Tendulkar to Astle, no run, defended
 101.6 Tendulkar to Astle, no run

End of over 102 (4 runs) New Zealand 238/6 (132 more runs req)
SR Tendulkar 5-0-27-0 (1nb) - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 70* (179b 6x4) NJ Astle 35* (116b 5x4)

 102.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run, full and on the off, defended carefully
 102.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run, flat and on the pads, dabbed to the on
        side, there's a bit of confusion as the batsmen think about a
        single and decide against it
 102.3 Kumble to McMillan, no run, googly on the off, defended watchfully
 102.4 Kumble to McMillan, FOUR, full toss outside the leg stump, flicked
        very well to the midwicket fence
 102.5 Kumble to McMillan, FOUR, flat and sliding down the leg side,
        McMillan goes down on one knee and slog-sweeps brilliantly
 102.6 Kumble to McMillan, two runs, just short of a length and outside
        the off, eased to third man

End of over 103 (10 runs) New Zealand 248/6 (122 more runs req)
A Kumble 37-12-88-4 (1nb) - GMDC End
NJ Astle 35* (116b 5x4) CD McMillan 80* (185b 8x4)

 103.1 Tendulkar to Astle, no run, tossed up, on the stumps, defended
 103.2 Tendulkar to Astle, no run, fuller and on the off, defended with
        great ease and control
 103.3 Tendulkar to Astle, FOUR, halftracker from Tendulkar, Astle climbs
        into it and pulls with fierce power to midwicket
 103.4 Tendulkar to Astle, no run
 103.5 Tendulkar to Astle, no run, well flighted and on the off, well
        defended
 103.6 Tendulkar to Astle, (noball) no run, the googly outside the off,
        also a no-ball though
 103.6 Tendulkar to Astle, FOUR, short and wide, not much use that, Astle
        rocks back and cuts beautifully

End of over 104 (9 runs) New Zealand 257/6 (113 more runs req)
SR Tendulkar 6-0-36-0 (2nb) - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 80* (185b 8x4) NJ Astle 43* (123b 7x4)

 104.1 Kumble to McMillan, no run
 104.2 Kumble to McMillan, no run
 104.3 Kumble to McMillan, one run, just short of a good length, on the
        pads, turned to fine leg
 104.4 Kumble to Astle, no run, good googly, Astle plays down the wrong
        line, rapped on the pad
 104.5 Kumble to Astle, one run
 104.6 Kumble to McMillan, no run, outside the off, bit og turn, easily
        left alone

End of over 105 (2 runs) New Zealand 259/6 (111 more runs req)
A Kumble 38-12-90-4 (1nb) - GMDC End
NJ Astle 44* (125b 7x4) CD McMillan 81* (189b 8x4)

 105.1 Tendulkar to Astle, one run, down the leg side, easily turned
        around the corner
 105.2 Tendulkar to McMillan, one run, overpitched and on the pads,
        tickled away fine
 105.3 Tendulkar to Astle, no run, well tossed up and outside the off,
        driven to cover
 105.4 Tendulkar to Astle, no run, big rip from outside the off, top ball
        that, beats the bat and the keeper! sensational ball
 105.5 Tendulkar to Astle, two runs, short ball to follow that beauty,
        pulled well through square leg
 105.6 Tendulkar to Astle, no run, down leg side, left alone

End of over 106 (4 runs) New Zealand 263/6 (107 more runs req)
SR Tendulkar 7-0-40-0 (2nb) - Adani Pavilion End
CD McMillan 82* (190b 8x4) NJ Astle 47* (130b 7x4)

 106.1 Kumble to McMillan, one run, flat and outside the off, eased to
        gully
 106.2 Kumble to Astle, FOUR, a cracking square cut from Nathan Astle
        brings up his half century! not bad that for aman with an upset
        tummy
 106.3 Kumble to Astle, legbye: FOUR, down leg side, flick played and
        missed, off the pad to fine leg, the ball runs away to the fence
 106.4 Kumble to Astle, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
 106.5 Kumble to Astle, no run
 106.6 Kumble to Astle, no run, flat and on the pads, kicked away

End of over 107 (9 runs) New Zealand 272/6 (98 more runs req)
A Kumble 39-12-95-4 (1nb) - GMDC End
CD McMillan 83* (191b 8x4) NJ Astle 51* (135b 8x4)

       And on that note, with the mandatory overs completed, plays is
        called off by mutual consent of both captains
       The first Test between New Zealand and India at Ahmedabad has been
        drawn
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