Match State: Match start scheduled for 14.30 Local Time (9am GMT)
Hello and welcome to coverage of the final of the TVS Cup at
Kolkata
It just doesn't get bigger than a repeat of the World Cup final -
India v Australia 0 and this is Anand Vasu, your commentator for
the day saying a big hello and welcome!
If you're in India, a very good afternoon to you, if you're in
Australia, a good evening to you and for our fans from every else
welcome to our coverage!
News is just coming in that Australia have won the toss and elected
to bat!
The wicket at Kolkata looks a good one and there's no reason
Australia should not put up a big total
There should be a run fest on the cards and the bowlers will have
their work cut out for them
There will be pressure too, as the Eden Gardens will be packed with
vociferous fans egging India on
We're also getting news that Sourav Ganguly is unfit and will not
play. Add to this the fact that India have left out Mohammad Kaif
and Anil Kumble and once again you have a new-look team
Rahul Dravid, leads the Indian team in Ganguly's absence
India have shown positive intent, going in with five bowlers.
Ashish Nehra, Aavishkar Salvi, Ajit Agarkar, Harbhajan Singh and
Murali Kartik are the front line bowlers
It's Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden to open the batting
Gilchrist will take first strike
It is Ajit Agarkar who has the privilege of takign the new ball and
bowling the first over
0.1 Agarkar to Gilchrist, one run, just short of a good length and on
the pads, pulled away to deep fine leg for a single, Australia are
under way off the very first ball of the innings
0.2 Agarkar to Hayden, one run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, worked away to the on side for a quick single and Hayden
is off the mark as well
0.3 Agarkar to Gilchrist, three runs, fullish and outside the off,
driven through cover for three runs
0.4 Agarkar to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, hammered to point but no chance of a run
0.5 Agarkar to Hayden, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, Hayden drives
on the up despite not being to the pitch of the ball, Badani dives
full length at cover but cannot get a hand to it, the ball races
off the the fence!
0.6 Agarkar to Hayden, no run, down the leg side, but close enough not
to be called a wide. It doesn't seem to matter who opens the
bowling for India, Australia always get off to a bright start!
End of over 1 (9 runs) Australia 9/0 (RR: 9.00)
AB Agarkar 1-0-9-0 - High Court End
AC Gilchrist 4* (2b) ML Hayden 5* (4b 1x4)
Earlier in the commentary we said that Ashish Nehra was one of the
five bowlers in the Indian side. That is, of course a mistake, and
we apologise. The bowling line-up is Ajit agarkar, Aavishkar
Salvi, Zaheer Khan, Murali Kartik and Harbhajan Singh.
Apologies for that error!
1.1 Khan to Gilchrist, no run, fullish and on the stumps, drive back to
the bowler
1.2 Khan to Gilchrist, no run, fullish and outside the off, played to
point
1.3 Khan to Gilchrist, two runs, short ball, Gilchrist goes for the
pull but does not strike it well, off the high part of the bat and
ballooning over the man at midwicket for a brace
1.4 Khan to Gilchrist, no run
1.5 Khan to Gilchrist, one run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, chopped back towards the on side off the inside edge for a
single
1.6 Khan to Hayden, one run, fullish and outside the off, driven hard
at, the ball goes off the outside edge and runs down to third man
End of over 2 (4 runs) Australia 13/0 (RR: 6.50)
Z Khan 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 6* (5b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 7* (7b)
2.1 Agarkar to Hayden, no run
2.2 Agarkar to Hayden, no run, slower ball, bowled with an off-cutter
action, the ball grips the surface and moves, Hayden is beaten all
ends up and the ball bobs down to the keeper
2.3 Agarkar to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and on the
pads, driven to the on side
2.4 Agarkar to Hayden, legbye: one run, another one just short of a
length and on the pads, played at and missed, the ball goes off
the thigh pad to fine leg and David Shepherd, the umpire, signals
a leg bye
2.5 Agarkar to Gilchrist, no run, once again on the pads, once again
played at and missed, Agarkar begins to appeal for the lbw and
then realises the ball pitched outside leg
2.6 Agarkar to Gilchrist, no run, once more rapped on the pad, once
more a stifled appeal, end of an eventful over from Agarkar
End of over 3 (1 run, maiden) Australia 14/0 (RR: 4.67)
AB Agarkar 2-1-9-0 - High Court End
ML Hayden 6* (9b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 7* (9b)
3.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, played back down the wicket
3.2 Khan to Hayden, one run, played just back past the bowler, Hayden
wants the run and sets off, Gilchrist sets off very very late but
still has enough time to beat Harbhajan's weak throw to the keeper
3.3 Khan to Gilchrist, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, a touch of movement off the seam, Gilchrist stands tall
and plays the ball down towards cover
3.4 Khan to Gilchrist, legbye: one run, once again drifting onto the
pads, lucky to get way with conceding just a leg bye is Zaheer
Khan
3.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
driven to mid-on
3.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and on the off,
played with a straight bat off the back foot towards cover
End of over 4 (2 runs) Australia 16/0 (RR: 4.00)
Z Khan 2-0-5-0 - Pavilion End
AC Gilchrist 7* (11b) ML Hayden 7* (13b 1x4)
4.1 Agarkar to Gilchrist, OUT: slower ball, the off cutter, Adam
Gilchrist does not read it, the ball kisses the pad and goes back
onto the stumps! What a ball from Agarkar! It takes something
special to beat Gilchrist this early!
Australia 16/1, Partnership of 16
AC Gilchrist b Agarkar 7 (12b 0x4 0x6)
ML Hayden 7* (13b 1x4) AB Agarkar 2.1-1-9-1
The crowd are going absolutely wild. You can just about hear the
tens of thousands screaming their heads off as India get the
wicket they wanted
Ponting is the new batsman
4.2 Agarkar to Ponting, no run, just short of a length, outside the off
and Ponting prods and misses, Agarkar hitting a good rhythm here
4.3 Agarkar to Ponting, no run, fullish and outside the off, Ponting
drives away from the body and gets an inside edge back onto his
pad
4.4 Agarkar to Ponting, no run, perfect length, perfect line, Ponting
drives at it, the regulation edge flies straight to Laxman, the
lone slip fielder! Can you believe it? Ponting dropped on zero
That could be a big, big moment for India to regret later on! You
simply cannot drop a class act like Ponting or a duck and hope to
get away with it
But, while you're at it, spare a thought for Laxman too. He is a
good slip fielder and everyone is going drop one sooner or later
4.5 Agarkar to Ponting, no run
4.6 Agarkar to Ponting, no run
End of over 5 (maiden) Australia 16/1 (RR: 3.20)
AB Agarkar 3-2-9-1 - High Court End
ML Hayden 7* (13b 1x4) RT Ponting 0* (5b)
End of a fine wicket maiden from Agarkar
5.1 Khan to Hayden, no run
5.2 Khan to Hayden, no run, fullish and on the pads, driven at, the
inside edge comes back onto the pad
5.3 Khan to Hayden, no run, just short of a good length and outside the
off, a touch of movement away from the lefthander after pitching,
left well alone to the keeper
5.4 Khan to Hayden, two runs, stroked to mid-on, Sehwag runs across
Salvi's path and between them they let the ball somehow get
through
5.5 Khan to Hayden, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, Hayden cuts uppishly and to point, Laxman floors another one!
Boy oh boy! This is getting to be a bit much, Hayden is the lucky
one this time around
5.6 Khan to Ponting, FOUR, on the pads and fullish, whipped away
wristily to the fine leg fence
End of over 6 (7 runs) Australia 23/1 (RR: 3.83)
Z Khan 3-0-12-0 - Pavilion End
ML Hayden 10* (18b 1x4) RT Ponting 4* (6b 1x4)
6.1 Agarkar to Hayden, no run
6.2 Agarkar to Hayden, FOUR, just short of a length and on the pads,
Hayden easily works the ball away through midwicket for a
boundary, superb shot!
6.3 Agarkar to Hayden, FOUR, 4 5;short and on the pads, Hayden rocks
back and pulls, the ball is hit well but straight to Harbhajan at
square leg and dropped! The Indians are in very bad catching form
today it seems!
6.4 Agarkar to Hayden, no run
6.5 Agarkar to Hayden, one run
6.6 Agarkar to Ponting, no run
End of over 7 (9 runs) Australia 32/1 (RR: 4.57)
AB Agarkar 4-2-18-1 - High Court End
ML Hayden 19* (23b 3x4) RT Ponting 4* (7b 1x4)
7.1 Khan to Hayden, OUT: just short of a good length and outside the
off, Hayden drives on the up but cannot get enough wood on it,
Laxman, hold your breath, takes the simple catch and Hayden is
gone!
Australia 32/2, Partnership of 16
ML Hayden c Laxman b Khan 19 (24b 3x4 0x6)
RT Ponting 4* (7b 1x4) Z Khan 3.1-0-12-1
The Indian fielders gather to celebrate. No one will be more
relieved than VVS Laxman who dropped two catches earlier in the
innings!
7.2 Khan to Martyn, wide: no run
7.2 Khan to Martyn, no run
7.3 Khan to Martyn, FOUR, just short of a good length and outside the
off, Martyn needs no further invitation to get perfectly beside
the line of the ball and caress it to the cover fence! A shot of
incredible grace and elegance from Martyn!
7.4 Khan to Martyn, no run
7.5 Khan to Martyn, no run, just short of a good length and on the off,
Martyn stands tall and defends watchfully
7.6 Khan to Martyn, one run, a single to third man to end the over and
Zaheer Khan will be happy to have a wicket under his belt
End of over 8 (6 runs) Australia 38/2 (RR: 4.75)
Z Khan 4-0-18-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
DR Martyn 5* (5b 1x4) RT Ponting 4* (7b 1x4)
8.1 Agarkar to Martyn, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, a hint of away swing, played at and missed, the
ball goes through to the keeper
8.2 Agarkar to Martyn, no run, slightly fuller and pushed through
outside the off, Martyn leaves it well alone
8.3 Agarkar to Martyn, wide: no run, full and down the leg side, wide
called
8.3 Agarkar to Martyn, no run, full and outside the off, driven
magnificently, but straight to the man at a short point
8.4 Agarkar to Martyn, one run, full enough to drive all along the
ground this time and Martyn does just that, placing the ball just
wide of the man at mid-off for a single
8.5 Agarkar to Ponting, no run, fuller and straight, played back to he
bowler
8.6 Agarkar to Ponting, FOUR, fullish and on the pads, Ponting sees it
early and gets into a good position to drive the ball through
midwicket. Minimum of effort and yet a boundary, top cricket from
Ponting
End of over 9 (6 runs) Australia 44/2 (RR: 4.89)
AB Agarkar 5-2-24-1 (1w) - High Court End
DR Martyn 6* (9b 1x4) RT Ponting 8* (9b 2x4)
9.1 Khan to Martyn, no run, full and on the off, pushed to cover
9.2 Khan to Martyn, FOUR, too full and enough width outside the off for
Martyn to play one of those silken drives between mid-off and
cover! Like fine muslin through a needle's eye the ball glides
away to the fence! What a pretty shot!
9.3 Khan to Martyn, no run, on the pads this time and full, driven to
the on side
9.4 Khan to Martyn, no run, slower ball outside the off, Martyn sees it
early and drives to cover
9.5 Khan to Martyn, no run, just short of a length and outside the off,
played back to the bowler
9.6 Khan to Martyn, no run, another dot ball and it is 48 for 2 after
ten overs
End of over 10 (4 runs) Australia 48/2 (RR: 4.80)
Z Khan 5-0-22-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 8* (9b 2x4) DR Martyn 10* (15b 2x4)
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10.1 Agarkar to Ponting, FOUR, slower ball, you can't bowl too many of
them, Ponting reads this one and thumps it back past Agarkar to
the long-on fence to bring up the Australian 50!
10.2 Agarkar to Ponting, no run
10.3 Agarkar to Ponting, no run
10.4 Agarkar to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, pushed to mid-off
10.5 Agarkar to Ponting, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the
off, Ponting waits on the ball and chops to the third man fence,
the crowd goes dead silent
10.6 Agarkar to Ponting, one run, pushed back past the bowler for a
single
End of over 11 (9 runs) Australia 57/2 (RR: 5.18)
AB Agarkar 6-2-33-1 (1w) - High Court End
RT Ponting 17* (15b 4x4) DR Martyn 10* (15b 2x4)
Salvi comes into the attack
11.1 Salvi to Ponting, FOUR, Salvi gets off to a bad start as Pinting
gets him away to a boundary off the first ball
11.2 Salvi to Ponting, no run, full and outside the off, driven to cover
11.3 Salvi to Ponting, FOUR, overpitched and wide outside the off,
Ponting's eyes light up and he crashes the ball through cover!
Fantastic shot that!
11.4 Salvi to Ponting, one run, placed wide of mid-on for a single
11.5 Salvi to Martyn, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover
11.6 Salvi to Martyn, one run, a bit of width outside the off and Martyn
can work the ball down to third man
End of over 12 (10 runs) Australia 67/2 (RR: 5.58)
AM Salvi 1-0-10-0 - Pavilion End
DR Martyn 11* (17b 2x4) RT Ponting 26* (19b 6x4)
Kartik brought into the attack early
12.1 Kartik to Martyn, no run
12.2 Kartik to Martyn, FOUR, flat and outside the off, a bit of turn,
Martyn goes down on one knee and sweeps brilliantly to the
midwicket fence!
12.3 Kartik to Martyn, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, a touch slower, tapped towards first slip
12.4 Kartik to Martyn, no run, well flighted and on the stumps, driven
to midwicket
12.5 Kartik to Martyn, no run, slower, a bit more loop, on the stumps,
defended awkwardly
12.6 Kartik to Martyn, no run, again great control of line, length and
loop, Martyn defends
End of over 13 (4 runs) Australia 71/2 (RR: 5.46)
M Kartik 1-0-4-0 - High Court End
RT Ponting 26* (19b 6x4) DR Martyn 15* (23b 3x4)
Good start from Murali Kartik
13.1 Salvi to Ponting, no run
13.2 Salvi to Ponting, FOUR, just short of a length and on the pads,
Ponting walks across his stumps and flicks effortlessly to the
fine leg fence
13.3 Salvi to Ponting, one run
13.4 Salvi to Martyn, one run
13.5 Salvi to Ponting, no run
13.6 Salvi to Ponting, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, driven to point
End of over 14 (6 runs) Australia 77/2 (RR: 5.50)
AM Salvi 2-0-16-0 - Pavilion End
DR Martyn 16* (24b 3x4) RT Ponting 31* (24b 7x4)
14.1 Kartik to Martyn, no run
14.2 Kartik to Martyn, no run, played back to the bowler
14.3 Kartik to Martyn, no run, well flighted, slower and outside the
off, Martyn cuts but cannot beat extra cover
14.4 Kartik to Martyn, no run, slightly flatter and fuller, pushed
through a bit, Martyn defends watchfully
14.5 Kartik to Martyn, no run, flighted a bit more and on the stumps,
Martyn comes down the wicket and defends
14.6 Kartik to Martyn, one run, worked through square leg for a single
that will deny Kartik the maiden over, good bowling all the same!
End of over 15 (1 run) Australia 78/2 (RR: 5.20)
M Kartik 2-0-5-0 - High Court End
DR Martyn 17* (30b 3x4) RT Ponting 31* (24b 7x4)
15.1 Salvi to Martyn, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, Martyn cuts well but straight tot he man at point
15.2 Salvi to Martyn, no run, driven to cover
15.3 Salvi to Martyn, wide: no run, far down the leg side, AV
Jayaprakash gets some exercise, stretching his arms wide!
15.3 Salvi to Martyn, FOUR, just short of a length and a bit too much
width outside the off, Martyn stands tall and drives beautifully
through point. Kartik dives but cannot reach the ball!
15.4 Salvi to Martyn, no run, driven past the bowler
15.5 Salvi to Martyn, one run, short and wide, banged through cover,
there is a sweeper on the off side fence and Australia get only a
single
15.6 Salvi to Ponting, wide: no run, yet another wide down the leg side,
Salvi seems to have lost his rhythm here
15.6 Salvi to Ponting, no run
End of over 16 (7 runs) Australia 85/2 (RR: 5.31)
AM Salvi 3-0-23-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
DR Martyn 22* (35b 4x4) RT Ponting 31* (25b 7x4)
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16.1 Kartik to Martyn, one run
16.2 Kartik to Ponting, two runs, eased to third man, the ball runs away
very quickly, Yuvraj dives and saves on the ropes
16.3 Kartik to Ponting, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, driven wide of mid-off
16.4 Kartik to Martyn, no run, arm ball from Kartik, Martin and Dravid
are both beaten! Well disguised delivery from Kartik
16.5 Kartik to Martyn, no run
16.6 Kartik to Martyn, one run, eased through cover
End of over 17 (5 runs) Australia 90/2 (RR: 5.29)
M Kartik 3-0-10-0 - High Court End
DR Martyn 24* (39b 4x4) RT Ponting 30* (27b 7x4)
Harbhajan Singh comes into the attack
17.1 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run, flat and outside the off, played
back to the bowler
17.2 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run, down the wicked, Harbhajan fires
it in onto the pads, Martyn extends his leg enough to brush the
ball away
17.3 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run, a bit of turn this time, beats
the bal
17.4 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run, tossed up a bit more, slower and
outside the off, played back to the bowler
17.5 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run, outside the off, but only just,
Harbhajan gives that a rip and Martyn can only defend to the on
side
17.6 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run, And Harbhajan Singh begins with
a maiden over! Good start from the off-spinner
End of over 18 (maiden) Australia 90/2 (RR: 5.00)
Harbhajan Singh 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 30* (27b 7x4) DR Martyn 24* (45b 4x4)
18.1 Kartik to Ponting, no run
18.2 Kartik to Ponting, no run, well flighted and on the middle and leg,
defended watchfully, Kartik doing a good hob here
18.3 Kartik to Ponting, bye: FOUR, well flighted, on hte stumps, big
turn, the ball beats the bat and flies between keeper and slip to
the third man fence
18.4 Kartik to Ponting, two runs, more turn and bounce, this time the
ball goes off the edge past slip
18.5 Kartik to Ponting, no run
18.6 Kartik to Ponting, no run, fullish and outside the off, played down
to point
End of over 19 (6 runs) Australia 96/2 (RR: 5.05)
M Kartik 4-0-12-0 - High Court End
DR Martyn 24* (45b 4x4) RT Ponting 32* (33b 7x4)
19.1 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, one run, just drifting onto the pads,
and worked away easily through the on side
19.2 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, no run, well flighted and outside the
off, a bit of turn, defended to the on side with an angled bat
19.3 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, no run, flat ball on the pads, pushed
to short fine leg
19.4 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, one run
19.5 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, one run, nurdled down to fine leg for a
scampered single, good running from Martyn and Ponting
19.6 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, one run, pushed to mid-on to bring up
the Australian 100 in exactly 20 overs!
End of over 20 (4 runs) Australia 100/2 (RR: 5.00)
Harbhajan Singh 2-1-4-0 - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 34* (37b 7x4) DR Martyn 26* (47b 4x4)
20.1 Kartik to Ponting, one run, well flighted and on the stumps,
Ponting comes down the wicket and drives past Kartik, Harbhajan
throws himself full length at mid-on and saves a four
20.2 Kartik to Martyn, two runs
20.3 Kartik to Martyn, no run, big turn and bounce,m Kartik isbowling
slowly, giving the ball air and making things happen, sweep played
and missed
20.4 Kartik to Martyn, two runs, driven on the up, inside out and
through cover for a brace
20.5 Kartik to Martyn, one run
20.6 Kartik to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, defended
End of over 21 (6 runs) Australia 106/2 (RR: 5.05)
M Kartik 5-0-18-0 - High Court End
DR Martyn 31* (51b 4x4) RT Ponting 35* (39b 7x4)
21.1 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, one run, worked away to the on side for
a single
21.2 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, one run, again tossed up and on the
pads, worked away easily through midwicket
21.3 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, FOUR, short and wide, terrible ball
that, Martyn takes full toll, rocking back and driving off the
back foot to the cover fence
21.4 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run, better ball, fuller and on the
stumps, tapped to the on side
21.5 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run, full and outside the off,
flicked to the on side
21.6 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run
End of over 22 (6 runs) Australia 112/2 (RR: 5.09)
Harbhajan Singh 3-1-10-0 - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 36* (40b 7x4) DR Martyn 36* (56b 5x4)
22.1 Kartik to Ponting, no run, well flighted and on the stumps, played
back to the bowler
22.2 Kartik to Ponting, no run, flatter and on the stumps, once more
Ponting hits the ball to Kartik
22.3 Kartik to Ponting, no run, another one quick and flat, just outside
the off, Ponting cuts and the edge goes straight to Laxman at
first slip! Dropped! That is another catch gone down!
22.4 Kartik to Ponting, no run
22.5 Kartik to Ponting, OUT: well flighted, slow, drifting onto the pad,
a bit of turn away from the bat and the ball goes to Laxman at
slip! Fantastic delivery and finally Laxman makes amends with a
smart catch!
Australia 112/3, Partnership of 80
RT Ponting c Laxman b Kartik 36 (45b 7x4 0x6)
DR Martyn 36* (56b 5x4) M Kartik 5.5-0-18-1
Murali Kartik is in the middle of a brilliant spell here. One can
only hope that the Indian selectors are watching. After all, they
could not find place for Kartik in India's squad for the
Australian tour
22.6 Kartik to Symonds, no run, another fine ball, turn and bounce, the
ball kisses the back pad after beating the outside edge and goes
to slip!
End of over 23 (maiden) Australia 112/3 (RR: 4.87)
M Kartik 6-1-18-1 - High Court End
DR Martyn 36* (56b 5x4) A Symonds 0* (1b)
23.1 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run
23.2 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, one run, quick one on the pads, sharp
turn too, Martyn flicks and misses, through to the keeper, Dravid
does not collect and you have to say that was a half chance for
the stumping missed
23.3 Harbhajan Singh to Symonds, no run
23.4 Harbhajan Singh to Symonds, no run
23.5 Harbhajan Singh to Symonds, no run
23.6 Harbhajan Singh to Symonds, one run
End of over 24 (2 runs) Australia 114/3 (RR: 4.75)
Harbhajan Singh 4-1-12-0 - Pavilion End
A Symonds 1* (5b) DR Martyn 37* (58b 5x4)
24.1 Kartik to Symonds, two runs
24.2 Kartik to Symonds, no run
24.3 Kartik to Symonds, no run
24.4 Kartik to Symonds, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
Symonds comes down the track and pads
24.5 Kartik to Symonds, one run, short and a bit of width, cut through
cover
24.6 Kartik to Martyn, two runs, full and on the pads, sweep played, the
top edge lands in the vacant square leg area and runs down towards
the fence where Salvi makes an absolute mess of a simple
collection and gives away an extra run
End of over 25 (5 runs) Australia 119/3 (RR: 4.76)
M Kartik 7-1-23-1 - High Court End
A Symonds 4* (10b) DR Martyn 39* (59b 5x4)
25.1 Harbhajan Singh to Symonds, no run, flat and on the pads, worked to
short midwicket
25.2 Harbhajan Singh to Symonds, legbye: one run, well flighted and
outside the off, spinning sharply, the ball clips pad as Symonds
comes down the wicket, Dravid cannot collect and a stumping goes
abegging
25.3 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run
25.4 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, two runs, tossed up and on the stumps,
driven through midwicket
25.5 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
25.6 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run
End of over 26 (3 runs) Australia 122/3 (RR: 4.69)
Harbhajan Singh 5-1-14-0 - Pavilion End
A Symonds 4* (12b) DR Martyn 41* (63b 5x4)
26.1 Kartik to Symonds, no run, well flighted and on the stumps,
defended to the on side
26.2 Kartik to Symonds, one run, tossed up and on the stumps, driven
just wide of midwicket for a quick single
26.3 Kartik to Martyn, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, eased through cover
26.4 Kartik to Symonds, no run, pushed through a bit fuller on the
stumps, driven to the bowler
26.5 Kartik to Symonds, no run, Symonds comes down the wicket, Kartik
sees this early and fires the ball into the pads, no chance for a
run
26.6 Kartik to Symonds, one run
End of over 27 (3 runs) Australia 125/3 (RR: 4.63)
M Kartik 8-1-26-1 - High Court End
A Symonds 6* (17b) DR Martyn 42* (64b 5x4)
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27.1 Harbhajan Singh to Symonds, no run
27.2 Harbhajan Singh to Symonds, FOUR, just a bit of width outside the
off and Symonds eases the ball dows to the third man fence with an
angled bat
27.3 Harbhajan Singh to Symonds, OUT: well flighted and outside the off,
Symonds eyes the vacant lone on region and swipes across the line,
the ball is held back just a touch and Symonds can only hit it to
Badani at midwicket!
Australia 129/4, Partnership of 17
A Symonds c Badani b Harbhajan Singh 10 (20b 1x4 0x6)
DR Martyn 42* (64b 5x4) Harbhajan Singh 5.3-1-18-1
That is yet another big wicket for the Indians. But now, comes the
real danger man, Michael Bevan. No one knows to play these
situations better than Bevan
27.4 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run, well flighted and outside the
off, Bevan waits on it and defends
27.5 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run, quicker through the air and on
the stumps, defended with bat and pad held close together
27.6 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run, well flighted and on the pads,
worked to midwicket
End of over 28 (4 runs) Australia 129/4 (RR: 4.61)
Harbhajan Singh 6-1-18-1 - Pavilion End
DR Martyn 42* (64b 5x4) MG Bevan 0* (3b)
Once again the crowd seems to have found its voice! While Martyn
and Symonds were building a partnership they had gone somewhat
quiet...
28.1 Kartik to Martyn, one run
28.2 Kartik to Bevan, no run, well flighted and on the stumps, defended
watchfully
28.3 Kartik to Bevan, two runs, slower and outside the off, Bevan
watches the ball carefully and plays it late to the third man
region
28.4 Kartik to Bevan, no run, again well flighted and on the stumps,
defended to the off side
28.5 Kartik to Bevan, no run, tossed up once more and on the stumps,
padded away to the off side
28.6 Kartik to Bevan, no run, flatter, quicker and on the pads, driven
to the on side
End of over 29 (3 runs) Australia 132/4 (RR: 4.55)
M Kartik 9-1-29-1 - High Court End
DR Martyn 43* (65b 5x4) MG Bevan 2* (8b)
29.1 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run
29.2 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run, sharp off break, worked to short
fine leg
29.3 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, one run, well flighted and outside the
off, big turn in to the right hander, chopped past point
29.4 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
29.5 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, FOUR, well flighted and outside the off,
Bevan flashes the ball hard through point. That was not quite
convincing but is four runs anyway!
29.6 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run
End of over 30 (5 runs) Australia 137/4 (RR: 4.57)
Harbhajan Singh 7-1-23-1 - Pavilion End
DR Martyn 44* (68b 5x4) MG Bevan 6* (11b 1x4)
30.1 Kartik to Martyn, no run
30.2 Kartik to Martyn, no run
30.3 Kartik to Martyn, one run
30.4 Kartik to Bevan, no run, flat and on the pads, kicked away
30.5 Kartik to Bevan, no run, well flighted and on the off, the ball
turns in and beats the bat, rapped on the pad
30.6 Kartik to Bevan, no run, well flighted, on the stumps, worked to
the on side, Murali Kartik collects his cap and the
congratulations of many teammates as an excellent spell comes to
an end
End of over 31 (1 run) Australia 138/4 (RR: 4.45)
M Kartik 10-1-30-1 - High Court End
DR Martyn 45* (71b 5x4) MG Bevan 6* (14b 1x4)
31.1 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, one run
31.2 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, one run, just short of a length and
outside the off, eased to cover
31.3 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run, flat and on the pads, defended
back down the wicket
31.4 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, one run
31.5 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, SIX, well flighted and outside the off,
Bevan comes down the wicket and creams the ball over long off!
Terrific shot that from Michael Bevan! He's taking the attack to
Harbhajan Singh
31.6 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run
End of over 32 (9 runs) Australia 147/4 (RR: 4.59)
Harbhajan Singh 8-1-32-1 - Pavilion End
DR Martyn 47* (74b 5x4) MG Bevan 13* (17b 1x4 1x6)
32.1 Sehwag to Martyn, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
chopped to point
32.2 Sehwag to Martyn, no run, flat and on the pads, worked to short
fine leg
32.3 Sehwag to Martyn, one run, short and a bit of width, cut down
through cover for a single
32.4 Sehwag to Bevan, no run, well flighted and on the off, defended
carefully with an angled bat
32.5 Sehwag to Bevan, one run, full and on the pads, worked through
midwicket for a single
32.6 Sehwag to Martyn, one run, tossed up a bit more and outside the
off, driven to long off
End of over 33 (3 runs) Australia 150/4 (RR: 4.55)
V Sehwag 1-0-3-0 - High Court End
DR Martyn 49* (78b 5x4) MG Bevan 14* (19b 1x4 1x6)
Just a quick note to all those following the game: Bevan has pulled
a hamstring and now has a runner. The runner is Symonds.
33.1 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, one run, on the pads, eased through the
on side and Martyn reaches 50! Superb knock this from Martyn!
33.2 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run
33.3 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run
33.4 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
carefully with a straight bat
33.5 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run, well flighted and on the off,
defended back down the wicket with soft hands
33.6 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run, flat and on the stumps, worked to
the on side
End of over 34 (1 run) Australia 151/4 (RR: 4.44)
Harbhajan Singh 9-1-33-1 - Pavilion End
DR Martyn 50* (79b 5x4) MG Bevan 14* (24b 1x4 1x6)
It's quite likely that India will turn to more spin in the shape of
Yuvraj Singh or Hemang Badani. Some might ask why they did not
select Kumble instead of Salvi
34.1 Sehwag to Martyn, one run, short and on the pads, pulled down to
square leg for a single
34.2 Sehwag to Bevan, no run, well flighted, slower and outside the off,
Bevan has a swing and a miss, through to slip
34.3 Sehwag to Bevan, no run, another tossed up ball outside the off,
driven hard to cover, Tendulkar saves
34.4 Sehwag to Bevan, one run
34.5 Sehwag to Martyn, no run, flat and on the pads, flick played and
missed, off the edge towards point
34.6 Sehwag to Martyn, one run
End of over 35 (3 runs) Australia 154/4 (RR: 4.40)
V Sehwag 2-0-6-0 - High Court End
DR Martyn 52* (82b 5x4) MG Bevan 15* (27b 1x4 1x6)
35.1 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run, flat and on the stumps, Martyn
tries to work the ball to hte on side and misses, rapped on the
pad
35.2 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run, well flighted and outside the
off, spin in to the bat, defended with soft hands
35.3 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, no run, flat and on the stumps, worked
to the on side
35.4 Harbhajan Singh to Martyn, one run, just short of a length and
outside the off, chopped down just past the man at point for a
quick single
Harbhajan Singh seems to be in trouble. It looks as though his back
is giving him trouble. He pulled up in pain after bowling the last
ball.
35.5 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
watchfully
35.6 Harbhajan Singh to Bevan, no run, well flighted and outside the
off, driven to cover, no run and Harbhajan Singh finishes a very
efficient spell
End of over 36 (1 run) Australia 155/4 (RR: 4.31)
Harbhajan Singh 10-1-34-1 - Pavilion End
DR Martyn 53* (86b 5x4) MG Bevan 15* (29b 1x4 1x6)
36.1 Sehwag to Martyn, one run, eased towards short third man for a
single
36.2 Sehwag to Bevan, no run
36.3 Sehwag to Bevan, one run, outside the off and full, driven through
cover point
36.4 Sehwag to Martyn, no run, flat and on the pads, worked to short
midwicket
36.5 Sehwag to Martyn, no run
36.6 Sehwag to Martyn, no run, well flighted and on the stumps, Martyn
comes down the wicket and drives to midwicket
End of over 37 (2 runs) Australia 157/4 (RR: 4.24)
V Sehwag 3-0-8-0 - High Court End
MG Bevan 16* (31b 1x4 1x6) DR Martyn 54* (90b 5x4)
37.1 Badani to Bevan, no run, full toss outside the off, driven to cover
37.2 Badani to Bevan, no run, on the stumps and full, very slow,
defended
37.3 Badani to Bevan, no run, again full and on the pads, driven to
midwicket
37.4 Badani to Bevan, one run, another full toss outside the off, Badani
lucky to get away with that! should have been thrashed for four
but was worked for one
37.5 Badani to Martyn, no run, well flighted and on the pads, played at
and missed, rapped on the pads
37.6 Badani to Martyn, no run, flatter and on the pads, sweep played and
missed, off the pads to the on side
End of over 38 (1 run) Australia 158/4 (RR: 4.16)
HK Badani 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
MG Bevan 17* (35b 1x4 1x6) DR Martyn 54* (92b 5x4)
38.1 Sehwag to Bevan, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
defended carefully
38.2 Sehwag to Bevan, no run, tossed up and on the off, Bevan tries to
heave the ball over the infield on the leg side but edges back
onto pad
38.3 Sehwag to Bevan, two runs, a bit of width, Bevan waits on the ball
and cuts nicely through p[oint
38.4 Sehwag to Bevan, no run, short and a bit of width once more, cut
again, but straight to point this time around
38.5 Sehwag to Bevan, no run, pushed through a bit quicker and just
outside the off, flashed at, the ball beats bat and goes to the
keeper
38.6 Sehwag to Bevan, no run
End of over 39 (2 runs) Australia 160/4 (RR: 4.10)
V Sehwag 4-0-10-0 - High Court End
DR Martyn 54* (92b 5x4) MG Bevan 19* (41b 1x4 1x6)
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39.1 Badani to Martyn, wide: no run, down leg, wide called
39.1 Badani to Martyn, no run, flat and on the pads, sweep played and
missed, hit on the pad
39.2 Badani to Martyn, no run, once again flat and on the pads, sweep
played again and missed
39.3 Badani to Martyn, no run, tossed up just a touch more and on the
stumps, Martyn comes down the wicket and drives but cannot beat
midwicket
39.4 Badani to Martyn, no run, chopped to point, no chancec of a run
39.5 Badani to Martyn, FOUR, Martyn makes room and cuts inside out and
over point! Cheeky shot that, but very effective!
39.6 Badani to Martyn, legbye: one run
End of over 40 (6 runs) Australia 166/4 (RR: 4.15)
HK Badani 2-0-6-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
DR Martyn 58* (98b 6x4) MG Bevan 19* (41b 1x4 1x6)
40.1 Sehwag to Martyn, one run, on the pads, driven all along the ground
to deep backward square leg
40.2 Sehwag to Bevan, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, Bevan rocks back and drives through cover
40.3 Sehwag to Martyn, one run, flatter, quicker and on the pads, driven
through square leg for an easy single
40.4 Sehwag to Bevan, one run, just a bit of width outside the off and
short, driven through point
40.5 Sehwag to Martyn, OUT: well flighted and outside the off, Sehwag
drops the ball a touch short and Martyn is deceived. He drives
over the on side but cannot beat Yuvraj Singh at midwicket! That
is the wicket India wanted!
Australia 170/5, Partnership of 41
DR Martyn c Yuvraj Singh b Sehwag 60 (101b 6x4 0x6)
MG Bevan 21* (43b 1x4 1x6) V Sehwag 4.5-0-14-1
40.6 Sehwag to Clarke, no run
End of over 41 (4 runs) Australia 170/5 (RR: 4.15)
V Sehwag 5-0-14-1 - High Court End
MG Bevan 21* (43b 1x4 1x6) MJ Clarke 0* (1b)
41.1 Badani to Bevan, no run, flat an don the pads, nurdled to square
leg
41.2 Badani to Bevan, no run, flat an don the pads, swing and a miss,
hit on the pad
41.3 Badani to Bevan, one run, tossed up a bit too much and outside the
off, driven through cover
41.4 Badani to Clarke, one run, tossed up and outside the leg stump,
spinning in to pads, worked to the on side
41.5 Badani to Bevan, no run, worked to square leg
41.6 Badani to Bevan, no run, well flighted and outside the off, driven
to mid-off
End of over 42 (2 runs) Australia 172/5 (RR: 4.10)
HK Badani 3-0-9-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 1* (2b) MG Bevan 22* (48b 1x4 1x6)
The umpires have stopped play for a moment. It appears that the
ball has become dirty and will be changed.
42.1 Sehwag to Clarke, no run, flat and on the pads, worked to square
leg, no chance of a run
42.2 Sehwag to Clarke, wide: no run
42.2 Sehwag to Clarke, FOUR, flat and a touch too short, Clarke sees it
early and hits sweetly on one knee! What a shot that was! This
youngster can certainly bat!
42.3 Sehwag to Clarke, no run
42.4 Sehwag to Clarke, one run, flat and on the pads, worked away to the
on side for a single
42.5 Sehwag to Bevan, no run
42.6 Sehwag to Bevan, one run, full and flat, just outside the off,
pushed wide of point for a single
End of over 43 (7 runs) Australia 179/5 (RR: 4.16)
V Sehwag 6-0-21-1 (1w) - High Court End
MG Bevan 23* (50b 1x4 1x6) MJ Clarke 6* (6b 1x4)
43.1 Badani to Bevan, no run, flat and on the pads, worked to square leg
43.2 Badani to Bevan, one run, full and on the pads, flicked through
square leg
43.3 Badani to Clarke, two runs
43.4 Badani to Clarke, no run, flat and on the stumps, cut played and
missed, off the bottom edge onto the pad
43.5 Badani to Clarke, one run, flat and outside the off, Clarke chips
over mid-on for a single
43.6 Badani to Bevan, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
End of over 44 (4 runs) Australia 183/5 (RR: 4.16)
HK Badani 4-0-13-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
MJ Clarke 9* (9b 1x4) MG Bevan 24* (53b 1x4 1x6)
44.1 Sehwag to Clarke, no run, flat and on the pads, worked to short
fine leg off the pads
44.2 Sehwag to Clarke, wide: no run, down the leg side, too far down
this time, wide called
44.2 Sehwag to Clarke, one run, flat and on the pads, tapped to the on
side
44.3 Sehwag to Bevan, no run, once more fired in on the pads, played and
missed, no chance of a run
44.4 Sehwag to Bevan, one run, fullish and tossed up a bit more outside
the off, squeezed through cover
44.5 Sehwag to Clarke, one run
44.6 Sehwag to Bevan, no run, well flighted and outside the off, driven
to mid-off
End of over 45 (4 runs) Australia 187/5 (RR: 4.16)
V Sehwag 7-0-25-1 (2w) - High Court End
MJ Clarke 11* (12b 1x4) MG Bevan 25* (56b 1x4 1x6)
45.1 Badani to Clarke, one run, eased to mid-off for a quick single
45.2 Badani to Bevan, one run, flat and on the pads, swept down to fine
leg
45.3 Badani to Clarke, no run, fired in quick and on the stumps, chopped
to point
45.4 Badani to Clarke, five runs, played towards point, quick single
run, Yuvraj fields and dires in a throw at the bowler's end,
overthrows!
45.5 Badani to Bevan, one run
45.6 Badani to Clarke, two runs
End of over 46 (10 runs) Australia 197/5 (RR: 4.28)
HK Badani 5-0-23-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
MG Bevan 27* (58b 1x4 1x6) MJ Clarke 19* (16b 1x4)
46.1 Sehwag to Bevan, two runs, just short of a length and outside the
off, eased through point
46.2 Sehwag to Bevan, no run, flatter and on the stumps, tapped to cover
46.3 Sehwag to Bevan, one run, once more eased through cover point, this
brings up the 200!
46.4 Sehwag to Clarke, FOUR, just a touch short and tossed up a bit
more, Clarke comes down the wicket in a flash and drives through
midwicket! Supreb shot from Clarke
46.5 Sehwag to Clarke, two runs, eased through cover for a brace
46.6 Sehwag to Clarke, one run, flatter and on the stumps, driven to
long on
End of over 47 (10 runs) Australia 207/5 (RR: 4.40)
V Sehwag 8-0-35-1 (2w) - High Court End
MJ Clarke 26* (19b 2x4) MG Bevan 30* (61b 1x4 1x6)
It appears that the ball has become dirty once again and will be
changed
Agarkar back into the attack
47.1 Agarkar to Clarke, two runs, agarkar drops the ball a bit short and
outside the off, Clarke heaves the ball over midwicket
47.2 Agarkar to Clarke, one run, good yorker, well directed and on the
stumps, well dug out by Clarke and a single is stolen
47.3 Agarkar to Bevan, one run, full and outside the off, driven inside
out and to long off
47.4 Agarkar to Clarke, one run, low full toss, a bit of reverse swing,
Agarkar searching for the yorker, bunted to the on side
47.5 Agarkar to Bevan, one run, down the track, taken on the full,
sliced through point
47.6 Agarkar to Clarke, two runs, low full toss on the stumps, swatted
down to long on for two
End of over 48 (8 runs) Australia 215/5 (RR: 4.48)
AB Agarkar 7-2-41-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
MG Bevan 32* (63b 1x4 1x6) MJ Clarke 32* (23b 2x4)
48.1 Khan to Bevan, two runs
48.2 Khan to Bevan, one run
48.3 Khan to Clarke, FOUR, full and outside the off, sliced away fine to
the thiord man fence
48.4 Khan to Clarke, one run, eased to third man
48.5 Khan to Bevan, one run, overpitched and on the ff, attempted
yorker, well dug out
48.6 Khan to Clarke, two runs, fullish and on the off, driven down to
long off for a brace
End of over 49 (11 runs) Australia 226/5 (RR: 4.61)
Z Khan 6-0-29-1 (1w) - High Court End
MG Bevan 36* (66b 1x4 1x6) MJ Clarke 39* (26b 3x4)
Just one over to go... Has Australia put enough runs on the board?
Has India done well enough with the ball?
49.1 Agarkar to Bevan, one run, full and outside the off, sliced to
point whre Yuvraj dives and saves
49.2 Agarkar to Clarke, FOUR, low full toss on the middle and off,
Clarke hardly takes a back swing and drives so sweetly through
long on that the crowd goes silent! This chap can certainly bat!
49.3 Agarkar to Clarke, one run, eased to short third man
49.4 Agarkar to Bevan, no run, full and outside the off, Bevan walks
across his stumps and tries to flick. He misses, through to the
keeper
49.5 Agarkar to Bevan, two runs, punched through cover
49.6 Agarkar to Bevan, one run, short arm jab to midwicket for a single,
and that ends the Australian innings!
End of over 50 (9 runs) Australia 235/5 (RR: 4.70)
AB Agarkar 8-2-50-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
MG Bevan 40* (70b 1x4 1x6) MJ Clarke 44* (28b 4x4)
Both teams will fancy their chances in this game from here on~
Things are set up perfectly for an exciting climax under lights at
Kolkata!
Join us for all the action from the Indian chase in about 40
minutes time, at 13.15 GMT, 1845 IST
Till then, this is your commentator, Anand Vasu, signing off!
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Match State: Innings Break
Play is about get under way once more
This is Anand asu, your commentator, saying welcome back, as we
begin the final passage of play in the TVS Cup
India need 236 runs, Australia need 10 wickets. Who will come out
on top? Don't miss a ball of the action!
It's Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag to open the batting for
India
Nathan Bracken begins the bowling
Tendulkar takes first strike
0.1 Bracken to Tendulkar, one run, just short of a good length and on
the pads, whipped away to the on side for a single. India are
under way!
0.2 Bracken to Sehwag, no run, and a beauty to Sehwag. He plays and
misses outside the off
0.3 Bracken to Sehwag, no run, slightly fuller, on the stumps, a touch
of shape in to the right hander, defended back to the on side with
a straight bat
0.4 Bracken to Sehwag, no run, full and on the off, not much Sehwag can
do but pat the ball back down the wicket with a dead-straight bat
0.5 Bracken to Sehwag, no run, just short of a good length and on the
pads this time, Sehwag waits on the ball and clips it to square
leg, no chance of a run though
0.6 Bracken to Sehwag, FOUR, overpitched and just about enough width
outside the off for Sehwag drive inside out through covers! That
is a good shot to ball that was by no means a bad one
End of over 1 (5 runs) India 5/0 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 231/49 = 4.71)
NW Bracken 1-0-5-0 - High Court End
SR Tendulkar 1* (1b) V Sehwag 4* (5b 1x4)
1.1 Williams to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a good length, and on
the stumps, worked to square leg
1.2 Williams to Tendulkar, wide: no run
1.2 Williams to Tendulkar, one run, pushed through cover, Tendulkar is
off the mark. The shot he played earlier, off the first ball of
the innings, has been declared a leg bye
1.3 Williams to Sehwag, no run
1.4 Williams to Sehwag, no run, short ball outside the off, Sehwag
plays an upper cut and misses, through to the keeper
1.5 Williams to Sehwag, no run, just short of a good length, a touch
outside the off, good bounce and carry for Williams! Sehwag is
beaten thoroughly as he thinks about playing at it
1.6 Williams to Sehwag, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, sliced through point
End of over 2 (3 runs) India 8/0 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 228/48 = 4.75)
BA Williams 1-0-3-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
V Sehwag 5* (9b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 1* (3b)
2.1 Bracken to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and on the
stumps, swing into the right hander, Sehwag plays and misses, hit
on the pa
2.2 Bracken to Sehwag, no run, full and outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
2.3 Bracken to Sehwag, OUT: fullish, on the stumps, late swing into the
right hander, Sehwag jams the bat down on the ball, the inside
edge pops up off the pads and balloons up for Bracken to catch!
Superb bowling from Bracken!
India 8/1, Partnership of 8
V Sehwag c & b Bracken 5 (12b 1x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 1* (3b) NW Bracken 1.3-0-4-1
2.4 Bracken to Laxman, wide: no run, shotr and far down the leg side,
left well alone
2.4 Bracken to Laxman, no run, fuller still and on the off, driven to
point
2.5 Bracken to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, late swing in, left alone on length
2.6 Bracken to Laxman, no run, just short of a length and on the
stumps, once more, good shape in to the right hander, defended
well
End of over 3 (1 run) India 9/1 (RR: 3.00 RRR: 227/47 = 4.83)
NW Bracken 2-0-5-1 (1w) - High Court End
SR Tendulkar 1* (3b) VVS Laxman 0* (3b)
3.1 Williams to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, defended towards point
3.2 Williams to Tendulkar, no run, good length ball outside the off,
driven at, off the edge onto pad
3.3 Williams to Tendulkar, one run, just short fo a length and outside
the off, punched to point
3.4 Williams to Laxman, no run, pushed through a bit quicker and
fuller, outside the off, away movement, left alone
3.5 Williams to Laxman, no run
3.6 Williams to Laxman, no run, full and outside the off, easily left
alone to the keeper
End of over 4 (1 run) India 10/1 (RR: 2.50 RRR: 226/46 = 4.91)
BA Williams 2-0-4-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 2* (6b) VVS Laxman 0* (6b)
4.1 Bracken to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and drifting onto the pad,
Tendulkar looks to work the ball to the on side but is beaten by
the swing and takes the ball on the pad
4.2 Bracken to Tendulkar, no run, short and a bit of width, cut very
powerfully, but straight to the man at point
4.3 Bracken to Tendulkar, no run, a bit of extra bounce, on the middle
and leg, played down to the on side with care
4.4 Bracken to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, slanting away from the right hander, left well alone
4.5 Bracken to Tendulkar, no run
4.6 Bracken to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length, climbing on
Tendulkar who defends carefully. End of a superb maiden over from
Bracken
End of over 5 (maiden) India 10/1 (RR: 2.00 RRR: 226/45 = 5.02)
NW Bracken 3-1-5-1 (1w) - High Court End
VVS Laxman 0* (6b) SR Tendulkar 2* (12b)
5.1 Williams to Laxman, no run, just short of a driving length and wide
of the stumps, left alone
5.2 Williams to Laxman, no run
5.3 Williams to Laxman, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the
off, Laxman dabs at the ball and sends it into the gap between the
slip cordon and gully. The ball races away to the fence. Brad
Williams has a word or two with Laxman and gets David Shepherd,
the umpire interest
5.4 Williams to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, played down to point with a straight bat
5.5 Williams to Laxman, FOUR, and again! Laxman manages to flash a ball
past the slip cordon and to the third man fence! Williams looks up
to the skies in despair but does not bother with any chat this
time around!
5.6 Williams to Laxman, no run, full and outside the off, swinging away
from the bat, left alone
End of over 6 (8 runs) India 18/1 (RR: 3.00 RRR: 218/44 = 4.95)
BA Williams 3-0-12-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 2* (12b) VVS Laxman 8* (12b 2x4)
6.1 Bracken to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, Tendulkar waits on the ball and cuts well, but once again
he can't beat the man at point
6.2 Bracken to Tendulkar, no run
6.3 Bracken to Tendulkar, one run, a bit too full and on the pads,
Tendulkar flicks well to square leg but Damien Martyn dives and
saves!
6.4 Bracken to Laxman, no run
6.5 Bracken to Laxman, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, defended towards cover
6.6 Bracken to Laxman, no run, overpitched and on the off, driven to
cover where Symonds dives and saves
End of over 7 (1 run) India 19/1 (RR: 2.71 RRR: 217/43 = 5.05)
NW Bracken 4-1-6-1 (1w) - High Court End
SR Tendulkar 3* (15b) VVS Laxman 8* (15b 2x4)
7.1 Williams to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
7.2 Williams to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the stumps, played back
to the bowler
7.3 Williams to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and on the
middle and leg, lovely on drive from Tendulkar, Clarke throws
himself to the ground and stops
7.4 Williams to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and just outside the off,
Tendulkar plays and misses! Fantastic delivery!
7.5 Williams to Tendulkar, no run, slightly short and on the off,
defended towards cover
7.6 Williams to Tendulkar, no run, short ball banged in, Tendulkar
ducks easily
End of over 8 (maiden) India 19/1 (RR: 2.38 RRR: 217/42 = 5.17)
BA Williams 4-1-12-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 8* (15b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 3* (21b)
8.1 Bracken to Laxman, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, eased to point
8.2 Bracken to Laxman, one run, pushed just behind point for a quick
single
8.3 Bracken to Tendulkar, no run, full delivery, pushed through a bit
quicker, flick played and missed, rapped on the pad, loud shout
for the lbw, turned down, good call, the ball pitched outside leg
8.4 Bracken to Tendulkar, no run
8.5 Bracken to Tendulkar, no run, back of a length and on the stumps,
played back to the bowler
8.6 Bracken to Tendulkar, one run
End of over 9 (2 runs) India 21/1 (RR: 2.33 RRR: 215/41 = 5.24)
NW Bracken 5-1-8-1 (1w) - High Court End
SR Tendulkar 4* (25b) VVS Laxman 9* (17b 2x4)
9.1 Williams to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, driven to midwicket
9.2 Williams to Tendulkar, no run, good length ball outside the off,
driven to cover
9.3 Williams to Tendulkar, no run
9.4 Williams to Tendulkar, one run, eased just wide of mid-off for a
single
9.5 Williams to Laxman, no run, full and outside the off, a hint of
away movement, left alone
9.6 Williams to Laxman, no run, short ball outside the off, left alone.
After 10 overs India are crawling along at 2.2 runs per over!
End of over 10 (1 run) India 22/1 (RR: 2.20 RRR: 214/40 = 5.35)
BA Williams 5-1-13-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 5* (29b) VVS Laxman 9* (19b 2x4)
10.1 Bracken to Tendulkar, no run, short ball outside the off, Tendulkar
pulls but is very late on the ball and gets nowhere near it
10.2 Bracken to Tendulkar, one run, fullish and outside the off, carved
to third man
10.3 Bracken to Laxman, one run, pushed wide of cover, quick single
stolen
10.4 Bracken to Tendulkar, no run, good length ball outside the off,
driven to cover
10.5 Bracken to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a good length and on
the middle and leg, worked to the on side
10.6 Bracken to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 11 (2 runs) India 24/1 (RR: 2.18 RRR: 212/39 = 5.44)
NW Bracken 6-1-10-1 (1w) - High Court End
VVS Laxman 10* (20b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 6* (34b)
11.1 Williams to Laxman, no run
11.2 Williams to Laxman, FOUR
11.3 Williams to Laxman, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, Laxman
leans into the ball and plays a gorgeous cover drive! The ball
scorches the turf and races to the fence
11.4 Williams to Laxman, no run, full and on the pads, played at and
missed, rapped on the pad, loud shout for the lbw, turned down
11.5 Williams to Laxman, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, flicked away
effortlessly to the fine leg fence. Another great shot
11.6 Williams to Laxman, OUT: full and on the off, this one keeps really
low and shoots along the ground and beats Laxman's bat! Bowled!
Brad Williams has the last say after all! Great comeback from the
bowler! A bit unlucky for Laxman, who was just finding his feet
India 36/2, Partnership of 28
VVS Laxman b Williams 22 (26b 5x4 0x6)
End of over 12 (12 runs) India 36/2 (RR: 3.00 RRR: 200/38 = 5.26)
BA Williams 6-1-25-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 6* (34b)
12.1 Bichel to Tendulkar, wide: no run
12.1 Bichel to Tendulkar, two runs
12.2 Bichel to Tendulkar, no run
12.3 Bichel to Tendulkar, no run
12.4 Bichel to Tendulkar, FOUR, short ball, Tendulkar goes for the pull,
the ball comes off the edge and goes straight up in the air and
over the keeper's head to the third man fence
12.5 Bichel to Tendulkar, no run
12.6 Bichel to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the pads, clipped to
square leg
End of over 13 (7 runs) India 43/2 (RR: 3.31 RRR: 193/37 = 5.22)
AJ Bichel 1-0-7-0 (1w) - High Court End
R Dravid 0* (0b) SR Tendulkar 12* (40b 1x4)
13.1 Williams to Dravid, wide: no run, overpitched, down the leg side,
nothing quite right about that ball, Dravid flicks and misses,
wide called
13.1 Williams to Dravid, no run, short ball, on the stumps, Dravid plays
a powerful pull but finds the man at point
13.2 Williams to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, no real movement there, left alone to the keeper
13.3 Williams to Dravid, no run
13.4 Williams to Dravid, FOUR, short and a bit of width, Dravid leans
back and plays a magnificent cut shot! The ball flies off the bat
and races to the point fence
13.5 Williams to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended back down the wicket with soft hands
13.6 Williams to Dravid, no run
End of over 14 (5 runs) India 48/2 (RR: 3.43 RRR: 188/36 = 5.22)
BA Williams 7-1-30-1 (2w) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 12* (40b 1x4) R Dravid 4* (6b 1x4)
14.1 Bichel to Tendulkar, one run, punched off the back foot through
cover
14.2 Bichel to Dravid, one run, and the 50 comes up for India!
14.3 Bichel to Tendulkar, no run
14.4 Bichel to Tendulkar, one run, just short of a length and on the
pads, whipped down to fine leg
14.5 Bichel to Dravid, no run
14.6 Bichel to Dravid, one run, full and on the pads, tucked away to
fine leg
End of over 15 (4 runs) India 52/2 (RR: 3.47 RRR: 184/35 = 5.26)
AJ Bichel 2-0-11-0 (1w) - High Court End
R Dravid 6* (9b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 14* (43b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
15.1 Harvey to Dravid, two runs
15.2 Harvey to Dravid, no run
15.3 Harvey to Dravid, no run
15.4 Harvey to Dravid, no run
15.5 Harvey to Dravid, two runs, full and on the pads, whipped through
midwicket. The first one is run quickly enough to let the batsmen
come back for two
15.6 Harvey to Dravid, no run, full once more and on the stumps, pushed
back to the bowler
End of over 16 (4 runs) India 56/2 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 180/34 = 5.29)
IJ Harvey 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 14* (43b 1x4) R Dravid 10* (15b 1x4)
16.1 Bichel to Tendulkar, FOUR, just short of a length and on the
stumps, Tendulkar punches off the back foot and beats the diving
fielder at mid-on
16.2 Bichel to Tendulkar, no run, fuller and outside the off, driven at
and missed
16.3 Bichel to Tendulkar, no run
16.4 Bichel to Tendulkar, FOUR, a bit too full and straight, Tendulkar
flicks with power and precision to find the fence at midwicket
16.5 Bichel to Tendulkar, FOUR, on the pads and too full once more,
Tendulkar flicks fine this time and the ball rushes to the fine
leg fence
16.6 Bichel to Tendulkar, wide: no run, down the leg side once more,
played at and missed, wide called
16.6 Bichel to Tendulkar, one run, pushed to long opn
End of over 17 (14 runs) India 70/2 (RR: 4.12 RRR: 166/33 = 5.03)
AJ Bichel 3-0-25-0 (2w) - High Court End
SR Tendulkar 27* (49b 4x4) R Dravid 10* (15b 1x4)
17.1 Harvey to Tendulkar, one run, full and on the pads, whipped through
midwicket for a single
17.2 Harvey to Dravid, two runs
17.3 Harvey to Dravid, no run
17.4 Harvey to Dravid, FOUR, again on the pads, this really isn't the
place to bowl!Dravid comes to the party, flicking fine to the
fence
17.5 Harvey to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, Dravid does not
want to have anything to do with that, left alone
17.6 Harvey to Dravid, one run, short and a bit of width, cut off the
back foot through covers for single
End of over 18 (8 runs) India 78/2 (RR: 4.33 RRR: 158/32 = 4.94)
IJ Harvey 2-0-12-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 17* (20b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 28* (50b 4x4)
18.1 Bichel to Dravid, one run
18.2 Bichel to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off and full, driven to
point
18.3 Bichel to Tendulkar, two runs, just short of a length and outside
the off, punched through cover off the back foot
18.4 Bichel to Tendulkar, no run, driven back past the bowler
18.5 Bichel to Tendulkar, one run, eased to long on for a simple single
18.6 Bichel to Dravid, no run
End of over 19 (4 runs) India 82/2 (RR: 4.32 RRR: 154/31 = 4.97)
AJ Bichel 4-0-29-0 (2w) - High Court End
SR Tendulkar 31* (54b 4x4) R Dravid 18* (22b 2x4)
19.1 Harvey to Tendulkar, one run
19.2 Harvey to Dravid, one run
19.3 Harvey to Tendulkar, FOUR
19.4 Harvey to Tendulkar, one run
19.5 Harvey to Dravid, no run
19.6 Harvey to Dravid, no run
End of over 20 (7 runs) India 89/2 (RR: 4.45 RRR: 147/30 = 4.90)
IJ Harvey 3-0-19-0 - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 37* (57b 5x4) R Dravid 19* (25b 2x4)
20.1 Bichel to Tendulkar, one run
20.2 Bichel to Dravid, one run
20.3 Bichel to Tendulkar, two runs
20.4 Bichel to Tendulkar, two runs
20.5 Bichel to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left well alone
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20.6 Bichel to Tendulkar, one run, worked away to the on side for a
quick single
End of over 21 (7 runs) India 96/2 (RR: 4.57 RRR: 140/29 = 4.83)
AJ Bichel 5-0-36-0 (2w) - High Court End
SR Tendulkar 43* (62b 5x4) R Dravid 20* (26b 2x4)
21.1 Symonds to Tendulkar, one run
21.2 Symonds to Dravid, no run
21.3 Symonds to Dravid, no run, down the legh side, Dravid tries a
cheeky paddle sweep and misses
21.4 Symonds to Dravid, one run, fuller and on the pads, easy single
taken to deep backward square leg
21.5 Symonds to Tendulkar, no run, fuller and on the pads, worked to
square leg
21.6 Symonds to Tendulkar, one run, pushed through covers for a single
to end Symonds's first over
End of over 22 (3 runs) India 99/2 (RR: 4.50 RRR: 137/28 = 4.89)
A Symonds 1-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 45* (65b 5x4) R Dravid 21* (29b 2x4)
22.1 Bichel to Tendulkar, OUT: just short of a good length and a few
inches outside the off, the ball hits the deck and comes in ever
so slightly off the seam, Tendulkar drives down the wrong line and
loses his off stump!
India 99/3, Partnership of 63
SR Tendulkar b Bichel 45 (66b 5x4 0x6)
R Dravid 21* (29b 2x4) AJ Bichel 5.1-0-36-1 (2w)
Bichel leaps up in the air to celebrate a big, big wicket! There's
joy for the australians and Eden Gardens goes dead silent!
22.2 Bichel to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and on the stumps, defended
carefully
22.3 Bichel to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, just short of a length and on the
pads, turned through midwicket
22.4 Bichel to Yuvraj Singh, one run, just short of a length and outside
the off, Yuvraj stands tall and forces the ball off the back foot
to third man
22.5 Bichel to Dravid, two runs, full and on the pads, Dravid flicks
easily
22.6 Bichel to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, played at and missed
End of over 23 (5 runs) India 104/3 (RR: 4.52 RRR: 132/27 = 4.89)
AJ Bichel 6-0-41-1 (2w) - High Court End
Yuvraj Singh 3* (3b) R Dravid 23* (31b 2x4)
23.1 Symonds to Yuvraj Singh, one run, well flighted and on the off,
defended towards cover, quick single taken
23.2 Symonds to Dravid, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
Dravid rocks back and plays a delicate late cut! What a deft touch
that was friom Dravid!
23.3 Symonds to Dravid, one run, flat and on the stumps, squeezed to
long on
23.4 Symonds to Yuvraj Singh, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
23.5 Symonds to Yuvraj Singh, OUT: fullish ball on the pads, Yuvraj
looks to flick and the ball turns just enough to take the leading
edge and fly to Hayden at slip! Yet another Indian wicket falls!
India 110/4, Partnership of 11
Yuvraj Singh c Hayden b Symonds 4 (6b 0x4 0x6)
R Dravid 28* (33b 3x4) A Symonds 1.5-0-9-1
23.6 Symonds to Badani, no run
End of over 24 (6 runs) India 110/4 (RR: 4.58 RRR: 126/26 = 4.85)
A Symonds 2-0-9-1 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 28* (33b 3x4) HK Badani 0* (1b)
24.1 Bichel to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
cover, no chance of a run there
24.2 Bichel to Dravid, one run, short ball, pulled down to the sweeper
on the leg side fence
24.3 Bichel to Badani, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, Badani watches it carefully and leaves it well alone
24.4 Bichel to Badani, no run, outside the off, easily left alone to the
keeper
24.5 Bichel to Badani, no run, full and on the off, driven back down the
ground to mid-off
24.6 Bichel to Badani, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, pushed down to point
End of over 25 (1 run) India 111/4 (RR: 4.44 RRR: 125/25 = 5.00)
AJ Bichel 7-0-42-1 (2w) - High Court End
R Dravid 29* (35b 3x4) HK Badani 0* (5b)
25.1 Symonds to Dravid, no run, short and flat, on the stumps, pulled to
midwicket
25.2 Symonds to Dravid, one run, on the pads, once again short of a
length and flat, this time Dravid pulls wide of midwicket for a
single
25.3 Symonds to Badani, two runs, on the pads and full, sweep played,
the ball goes over Bichel at short fine leg
25.4 Symonds to Badani, FOUR, tossed up and outside the off, driven
beautifully through cover! That is exquisite timing!
25.5 Symonds to Badani, two runs, short and just a bit of width, cut
past point
25.6 Symonds to Badani, FOUR, low full toss outside the off, Badani sees
it early and takes the ball on the full, a flowing followthrough
sends the ball racing to the cover fence
End of over 26 (13 runs) India 124/4 (RR: 4.77 RRR: 112/24 = 4.67)
A Symonds 3-0-22-1 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 30* (37b 3x4) HK Badani 12* (9b 2x4)
26.1 Bichel to Dravid, one run, fullish and drifting onto the pads,
flicked well through midwicket
26.2 Bichel to Badani, no run, fullish and just outside the off, Badani
drives and is beaten all ends up!
26.3 Bichel to Badani, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, Badani
brings the bat down in a swift arc and square drives brilliantly,
the timing, more than anything else was magnificent!
26.4 Bichel to Badani, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
well alone to the keeper
26.5 Bichel to Badani, FOUR, overpitched and just outside the off,
Badani gets well to the pitch of the ball and drives superbly
through cover! Yet another cracking shot from Hemang Badani
26.6 Bichel to Badani, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
Badani defends carefully
End of over 27 (9 runs) India 133/4 (RR: 4.93 RRR: 103/23 = 4.48)
AJ Bichel 8-0-51-1 (2w) - High Court End
R Dravid 31* (38b 3x4) HK Badani 20* (14b 4x4)
27.1 Symonds to Dravid, no run, flat and on the off, defended, off the
pads to the on side
27.2 Symonds to Dravid, one run, swept down to fine leg
27.3 Symonds to Badani, one run, pushed wide of cover for an easy single
27.4 Symonds to Dravid, no run
27.5 Symonds to Dravid, no run
27.6 Symonds to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, dabbed to the on
side
End of over 28 (2 runs) India 135/4 (RR: 4.82 RRR: 101/22 = 4.59)
A Symonds 4-0-24-1 - Pavilion End
HK Badani 21* (15b 4x4) R Dravid 32* (43b 3x4)
28.1 Clarke to Badani, no run, flat and on teh stumps, defended
28.2 Clarke to Badani, bye: FOUR, down the leg side, sweep played and
missed, beats the batsman and keeper!
28.3 Clarke to Badani, no run, short of a length and a bit of width
outside the off, cut played and missed
28.4 Clarke to Badani, one run
28.5 Clarke to Dravid, one run
28.6 Clarke to Badani, no run
End of over 29 (6 runs) India 141/4 (RR: 4.86 RRR: 95/21 = 4.52)
MJ Clarke 1-0-2-0 - High Court End
R Dravid 33* (44b 3x4) HK Badani 22* (20b 4x4)
29.1 Symonds to Dravid, no run
29.2 Symonds to Dravid, no run
29.3 Symonds to Dravid, no run, well flighted and on the stumps,
defended watchfully
29.4 Symonds to Dravid, two runs, a touch too short and on the stumps,
pulled well through square leg
29.5 Symonds to Dravid, no run, outside the off, played at and missed
29.6 Symonds to Dravid, no run, fuller and on the stumps, tapped to mid-
on
End of over 30 (2 runs) India 143/4 (RR: 4.77 RRR: 93/20 = 4.65)
A Symonds 5-0-26-1 - Pavilion End
HK Badani 22* (20b 4x4) R Dravid 35* (50b 3x4)
30.1 Clarke to Badani, FOUR, just short fo a length and outside the off,
eases to third man, he barely touched it but the ball races to the
fence
30.2 Clarke to Badani, one run, outside the off, reverse swept to short
third man
30.3 Clarke to Dravid, one run, tossed up and outside the off, eased to
long off
30.4 Clarke to Badani, no run, full toss on the stumps, tapped to the
man at square leg, really should have been made better use of
30.5 Clarke to Badani, no run, full and on the stumps, sweep played and
missed, struck on the pad, loud shout for the lbw
30.6 Clarke to Badani, no run
End of over 31 (6 runs) India 149/4 (RR: 4.81 RRR: 87/19 = 4.58)
MJ Clarke 2-0-8-0 - High Court End
R Dravid 36* (51b 3x4) HK Badani 27* (25b 5x4)
31.1 Symonds to Dravid, no run, short and a bit of width outside the
off, cut played and missed, through to the keeper
31.2 Symonds to Dravid, one run, flat and on the stumps, worked to
midwicket
31.3 Symonds to Badani, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, chopped through cover point
31.4 Symonds to Dravid, no run, flat and on the stumps, played back down
the wicket
31.5 Symonds to Dravid, one run, short and outside the off, cut to point
31.6 Symonds to Badani, no run, low full toss on the stumps, driven back
to the bowler
End of over 32 (3 runs) India 152/4 (RR: 4.75 RRR: 84/18 = 4.67)
A Symonds 6-0-29-1 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 38* (55b 3x4) HK Badani 28* (27b 5x4)
32.1 Clarke to Dravid, one run, full and on the stumps, dabbed down to
midwicket
32.2 Clarke to Badani, no run
32.3 Clarke to Badani, one run, tossed up and on the off, driven to long
on for a single
32.4 Clarke to Dravid, one run
32.5 Clarke to Badani, no run
32.6 Clarke to Badani, one run, tapped to the on sde for a single
End of over 33 (4 runs) India 156/4 (RR: 4.73 RRR: 80/17 = 4.71)
MJ Clarke 3-0-12-0 - High Court End
HK Badani 30* (31b 5x4) R Dravid 40* (57b 3x4)
33.1 Bracken to Badani, one run, on the pads, worked to the on side
33.2 Bracken to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, late inswing,
defended back down the wicket
33.3 Bracken to Dravid, one run
33.4 Bracken to Badani, no run, outside the off, driven to point
33.5 Bracken to Badani, no run
33.6 Bracken to Badani, one run, full and on the pads, glanced fine for
a single
End of over 34 (3 runs) India 159/4 (RR: 4.68 RRR: 77/16 = 4.81)
NW Bracken 7-1-13-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
HK Badani 32* (35b 5x4) R Dravid 41* (59b 3x4)
34.1 Clarke to Badani, OUT: on the pads, Badani goes for the sweep but
only manages a top edge to Symonds at square leg! Great wicket for
Clarke and a big blow for India at this stage!
India 159/5, Partnership of 49
HK Badani c Symonds b Clarke 32 (36b 5x4 0x6)
R Dravid 41* (59b 3x4) MJ Clarke 3.1-0-12-1
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34.2 Clarke to Agarkar, no run
34.3 Clarke to Agarkar, no run
34.4 Clarke to Agarkar, no run, outside the off, left alone
34.5 Clarke to Agarkar, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
watchfully
34.6 Clarke to Agarkar, no run
End of over 35 (maiden) India 159/5 (RR: 4.54 RRR: 77/15 = 5.13)
MJ Clarke 4-1-12-1 - High Court End
R Dravid 41* (59b 3x4) AB Agarkar 0* (5b)
35.1 Bracken to Dravid, no run
35.2 Bracken to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, played down to point
35.3 Bracken to Dravid, one run
35.4 Bracken to Agarkar, one run, full and outside the off, slashed to
third man
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35.5 Bracken to Dravid, no run
35.6 Bracken to Dravid, one run
End of over 36 (3 runs) India 162/5 (RR: 4.50 RRR: 74/14 = 5.29)
NW Bracken 8-1-15-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 43* (64b 3x4) AB Agarkar 1* (6b)
36.1 Clarke to Dravid, two runs
36.2 Clarke to Dravid, no run
36.3 Clarke to Dravid, no run
36.4 Clarke to Dravid, FOUR
36.5 Clarke to Dravid, OUT: flat and on the stumps, chopped back on!
That is the wicket Australia needed! Clarke has worked his magic
yet again!
India 168/6, Partnership of 9
R Dravid b Clarke 49 (69b 4x4 0x6)
AB Agarkar 1* (6b) MJ Clarke 4.5-1-17-2
36.6 Clarke to Kartik, no run
End of over 37 (6 runs) India 168/6 (RR: 4.54 RRR: 68/13 = 5.23)
MJ Clarke 5-1-17-2 - High Court End
AB Agarkar 1* (6b) M Kartik 0* (1b)
37.1 Symonds to Agarkar, no run
37.2 Symonds to Agarkar, no run
37.3 Symonds to Agarkar, no run
37.4 Symonds to Agarkar, no run
37.5 Symonds to Agarkar, SIX, swatted over midwicket for a big six
37.6 Symonds to Agarkar, one run
End of over 38 (7 runs) India 175/6 (RR: 4.61 RRR: 61/12 = 5.08)
A Symonds 7-0-36-1 - Pavilion End
AB Agarkar 8* (12b 1x6) M Kartik 0* (1b)
38.1 Clarke to Agarkar, no run
38.2 Clarke to Agarkar, no run
38.3 Clarke to Agarkar, one run
38.4 Clarke to Kartik, one run
38.5 Clarke to Agarkar, FOUR, inside out and over covers! perf3ect
placement and powerfully struck! Some batting from Agarkar!
38.6 Clarke to Agarkar, one run, eased through midwicket
End of over 39 (7 runs) India 182/6 (RR: 4.67 RRR: 54/11 = 4.91)
MJ Clarke 6-1-24-2 - High Court End
AB Agarkar 14* (17b 1x4 1x6) M Kartik 1* (2b)
39.1 Harvey to Agarkar, one run, full and outside the off, chopped down
to third man for a single
39.2 Harvey to Kartik, legbye: one run, full and on the pads, flick
played down to fine leg, the ball goess off the pad
39.3 Harvey to Agarkar, one run, slower ball on the stumps, driven
through Symonds at cover
39.4 Harvey to Kartik, OUT: full and on the stumps, Kartik plays an airy
drive and drags the ball back onto the stumps! India are looking
down the barrel now!
India 186/7, Partnership of 18
M Kartik b Harvey 1 (4b 0x4 0x6)
AB Agarkar 17* (21b 1x4 1x6) IJ Harvey 3.4-0-21-1
39.5 Harvey to Khan, OUT: full, straight, just a dibbly delivery, Zaheer
Khan is ten seconds late on the ball, does not move his feet and
loses his middle stump!
India 186/8, Partnership of 0
Z Khan b Harvey 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
AB Agarkar 17* (21b 1x4 1x6) IJ Harvey 3.5-0-21-2
Ian Harvey is on a hat-trick here! As someone famous would say if
he were here, It's all happening at the Eden Gardens!
39.6 Harvey to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full and straight, Harbhajan
somehow keeps out the hat-trick ball!
End of over 40 (4 runs) India 186/8 (RR: 4.65 RRR: 50/10 = 5.00)
IJ Harvey 4-0-21-2 - Pavilion End
AB Agarkar 17* (21b 1x4 1x6) Harbhajan Singh 0* (1b)
40.1 Clarke to Agarkar, one run
40.2 Clarke to Harbhajan Singh, one run, played down towards third man
40.3 Clarke to Agarkar, two runs, full and outside the off, Agarkar jams
the ball down to the cover region
40.4 Clarke to Agarkar, SIX, tossed up and outside the off, Agarkar gets
to the pitch of the ball and carts the ball back over the bowler's
head for a big six! Six of the best, say the pundits!
40.5 Clarke to Agarkar, one run, tossed and outside the off, driven
inside out to cover
40.6 Clarke to Harbhajan Singh, one run
End of over 41 (12 runs) India 198/8 (RR: 4.83 RRR: 38/9 = 4.22)
MJ Clarke 7-1-36-2 - High Court End
Harbhajan Singh 2* (3b) AB Agarkar 27* (25b 1x4 2x6)
41.1 Harvey to Harbhajan Singh, OUT: gentle slower delivery from the
back of the hand, Harbhajan drives on the up towards cover,
Symonds dives full length in front of himself and snatches a
magnificent catch!
India 198/9, Partnership of 12
Harbhajan Singh c Symonds b Harvey 2 (4b 0x4 0x6)
AB Agarkar 27* (25b 1x4 2x6) IJ Harvey 4.1-0-21-3
The .
41.2 Harvey to Salvi, no run
41.3 Harvey to Salvi, no run
41.4 Harvey to Salvi, no run, very very slow slower delivery outside the
off, left alone
41.5 Harvey to Salvi, OUT: full and on the off, Salvi makes like a hero
and has an almighty heave across the line! He misses and Harvey
hits! The off stump is out of the ground and Australia have won!
India 198/10, Partnership of 0
AM Salvi b Harvey 0 (4b 0x4 0x6)
AB Agarkar 27* (25b 1x4 2x6) IJ Harvey 4.5-0-21-4
What a fantastic performance this has been from the World's best
side!
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