3rd Test: India v England at Mumbai, 18-22 Mar 2006
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 10am local time (4.30am GMT)
Hello and welcome to Cricinfo's live coverage of the third Test
between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. I am
Sriram Veera and it will be my pleasure to bring you the ball by
ball commentary.
Rahul Dravid has won the toss and will have a bowl first on a pitch
which has a bit of live grass on it. Both captains seemed happy
with the outcome. Flintoff said he would have batted anyway and
Dravid, who has gone in with three seamers, wants a bowlf
For Englnd OA Shah comes in for Cook and Anderson and Shaun Udal
are in the eleven
0.1 Pathan to Strauss, no run, swing away from the off, left alone
0.2 Pathan to Strauss, no run, bit of swing again, outside off, left
alone
0.3 Pathan to Strauss, no run, outside off again and left alone
0.4 Pathan to Strauss, no run, Another action replay there. Dhoni
collects
0.5 Pathan to Strauss, two runs, tries to leave. edge goes through
slips.
0.6 Pathan to Strauss, no run, left alone
End of over 1 (2 runs) England 2/0
IK Pathan 1-0-2-0 - Garware Pavilion End
IR Bell 0* (0b) AJ Strauss 2* (6b)
1.1 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, full toss, played away to the off side
1.2 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, swing away . beaten outside off
1.3 Sreesanth to Bell, one run, dabbed on the off side, quick single
taken to over
1.4 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, full and angling away. Stretches
forward, watches closely and lets it go
1.5 Sreesanth to Strauss, three runs, lovely push straight down the
ground.
1.6 Sreesanth to Bell, two runs, sliding onto the legs, turned to
midwicket.
End of over 2 (6 runs) England 8/0
S Sreesanth 1-0-6-0 - Tata End
AJ Strauss 5* (8b) IR Bell 3* (4b)
2.1 Pathan to Strauss, no run, outside off again. left alone. there is
swing but Irfan is starting it from outside off.
2.2 Pathan to Strauss, no run, tries to compensate this time but ball
slides down the leg. Dhoni collects.
2.3 Pathan to Strauss, FOUR, Lovely shot. Overpitched on the middle,
driven to longon boundary. First four of the match
2.4 Pathan to Strauss, no run, short of length and leaving. Strauss
thinks about playing but withdraws the bat at the final moment
2.5 Pathan to Strauss, no run, superb ball! pitched on the offon a good
lenght , and curving away. Strauss gets squared up as the ball
hits the pads. Loud appeal
2.6 Pathan to Strauss, two runs, turned to midwicket
End of over 3 (6 runs) England 14/0
IK Pathan 2-0-8-0 - Garware Pavilion End
IR Bell 3* (4b) AJ Strauss 11* (14b 1x4)
3.1 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, on a length, pushed to off
3.2 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, full on the off stump, stretches forward
and pushes it to covers.
3.3 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, on a length, this time on the middle,
pushes to off and wants a quick run but strauss sends him back
3.4 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, just on the offand holds the line, Bell
plays it slightly inside the line. edge goes to gully.
3.5 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, full and outside off, left alone
3.6 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, beaten! just shapes away, Bell jabs at
it but luckily for him, misses. Ooh and aahs in the slips.
End of over 4 (maiden) England 14/0
S Sreesanth 2-1-6-0 - Tata End
AJ Strauss 11* (14b 1x4) IR Bell 3* (10b)
4.1 Pathan to Strauss, no run, yet again, outside off left alone. Irfan
is pitching it outside off.
4.2 Pathan to Strauss, no run, Much better this time from the bowler.
Full and on the off, drawing the batsman forward, a tentative
push, edge rolls along to Kumble at Gully
4.3 Pathan to Strauss, no run, outside off, left alone
4.4 Pathan to Strauss, no run, pitches outside off, shapes away and
once agan the batsman has nothing to do with it
4.5 Pathan to Strauss, no run, Another one of them! yes Sir, outside
off, left alone.
4.6 Pathan to Strauss, no run, Full and angling in, almost a yorker.
Strauss takes his front foot away and a hurried jab to keep the
ball away.
End of over 5 (maiden) England 14/0
IK Pathan 3-1-8-0 - Garware Pavilion End
IR Bell 3* (10b) AJ Strauss 11* (20b 1x4)
5.1 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, Yorker! swings in late and Bell is upto
the task, keeps it away
5.2 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, just short of length , comes forward and
defends
5.3 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, fullish, slightly outside off, leans
forward and plays it to covers.
5.4 Sreesanth to Bell, two runs, driftin to the pads, back and across
and turned away off the hips past squareleg.
5.5 Sreesanth to Bell, wide: no run, way outside off. lost control
there
5.5 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, on a length, pushed back
5.6 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, goes wide of the crease, starts from
outside off and comes with the angle but still outside off. A
watchful Bell lets it go to Dhoni
End of over 6 (3 runs) England 17/0
S Sreesanth 3-1-9-0 (1w) - Tata End
AJ Strauss 11* (20b 1x4) IR Bell 5* (16b)
6.1 Pathan to Strauss, no run, on the middle, defended to on side
6.2 Pathan to Strauss, FOUR, Overpitched, ball didnt swing away.
Strauss forces it through midwicket for a four
6.3 Pathan to Strauss, two runs, drifting to legs. stands tall and
turns it off the hips to fineleg.
6.4 Pathan to Strauss, no run, pitches on the middle and curves away a
bit. plays around his front pad, straight to midwicket
6.5 Pathan to Strauss, no run, no run
6.6 Pathan to Strauss, no run, no run
End of over 7 (6 runs) England 23/0
IK Pathan 4-1-14-0 - Garware Pavilion End
IR Bell 5* (16b) AJ Strauss 17* (26b 2x4)
7.1 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, just outside off, left alone.
7.2 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, full on the off, drawing the batsman
forward. Bell pushes at it with soft hands, the edge rolls to the
off side
7.3 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, on a length, comes forward and pushes it
to off
7.4 Sreesanth to Bell, FOUR, short of length , steered past gully
7.5 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, on the off, defended away
And the ball has been changed. It has lost shape so early. Hmmm...
7.6 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, drifting onto the legs, pushed to on
End of over 8 (4 runs) England 27/0
S Sreesanth 4-1-13-0 (1w) - Tata End
AJ Strauss 17* (26b 2x4) IR Bell 9* (22b 1x4)
8.1 Pathan to Strauss, three runs, Drives gloriously past the bowler.
8.2 Pathan to Bell, no run, full on the middle and leg, Bell doesnt
make contact, gets rapped on the pads
8.3 Pathan to Bell, no run, similar ball, similar result. The swing in
is beating Bell as he tries to play across
8.4 Pathan to Bell, no run, full and swinging, started from outside off
and came in, bell goes for a drive, inside edge rebounds onto the
pads
8.5 Pathan to Bell, no run, full on the off, defended
8.6 Pathan to Bell, no run, full and this time angling away but well
outside off, Bell goes for a drive, mistimes.. ball rolls to the
off
End of over 9 (3 runs) England 30/0
IK Pathan 5-1-17-0 - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 20* (27b 2x4) IR Bell 9* (27b 1x4)
9.1 Sreesanth to Strauss, legbye: one run, kicks up from length but on
the leg stump. raps the hips and goes to fine leg
9.2 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, swing and bounce this time. but a touch
outside off, left alone
9.3 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, similar ball, a touch close to off
stump, thinks about playing but pulls out at the last moment
9.4 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, pushed to off
9.5 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, Short and outside off, there to be hit,
Bell goes for a cut but it hits the bottom of the bat. Bell would
rue that missed chance
9.6 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, no run
End of over 10 (1 run, maiden) England 31/0
S Sreesanth 5-2-13-0 (1w) - Tata End
AJ Strauss 20* (28b 2x4) IR Bell 9* (32b 1x4)
Munaf Patel has been introduced into the attack, replacing Pathan
who a bit awry today.
And er... Munaf has a new hair cut. The long locks have disappeared
and a crew cut has come in.
10.1 Patel to Strauss, no run, outside off and angles away, left alone
10.2 Patel to Strauss, no run, Good bounce there. Kicks from a length
and angles away, left alone
10.3 Patel to Strauss, two runs, on the legs, turned away past square
leg
10.4 Patel to Strauss, no run, short of a length and outside the off
stump, pacey but bit wayward, Strauss leaves it through to the
keeper
10.5 Patel to Strauss, no run, Bouncer! strauss sways away at the last
moment
10.6 Patel to Strauss, no run, outside off, left alone
End of over 11 (2 runs) England 33/0
MM Patel 1-0-2-0 - Garware Pavilion End
IR Bell 9* (32b 1x4) AJ Strauss 22* (34b 2x4)
Change from both ends. Anil Kumble has come in for Sreesanth.
Remember India put England in andyet to taste any success
11.1 Kumble to Bell, no run, full on the off, pushed away to short
covers
11.2 Kumble to Bell, no run, similar ball similar result
11.3 Kumble to Bell, no run, slightly slower through the air, comes
forward and pushes it to back to bowler
11.4 Kumble to Bell, no run, again on the off, this time spins a little
away, Bell adjusts and taps it away
11.5 Kumble to Bell, no run, pushes a full, just outside off delivery to
covers
11.6 Kumble to Bell, one run, pitched on the middle and slides in,
turned away to squareleg
End of over 12 (1 run) England 34/0
A Kumble 1-0-1-0 - Tata End
IR Bell 10* (38b 1x4) AJ Strauss 22* (34b 2x4)
First drinks break and England would be happy with the day so far.
Asked to bat first, they have not lost any wickets so far. Good
show, esp considering Cook pulled out and BEll opened.
12.1 Patel to Bell, no run, outside off, left alone
12.2 Patel to Bell, no run, 85mph, kicks up from a length, BelL offers a
dead bat
12.3 Patel to Bell, no run, Pitched outside off, and holds its line.
Bell allows it to go to Dhoni
12.4 Patel to Bell, no run, Short and outside off stump, cuts but
straight to point where Harbhajan Singh fields.
12.5 Patel to Bell, one run, Slightly full, comes forward and pushes to
covers. A comfortable single
12.6 Patel to Strauss, no run, Full outside off, left alone
End of over 13 (1 run) England 35/0
MM Patel 2-0-3-0 - Garware Pavilion End
IR Bell 11* (43b 1x4) AJ Strauss 22* (35b 2x4)
a slip, forward short leg and short cover for Kumble
13.1 Kumble to Bell, no run, full on the middle and off, comes forward
to defend
13.2 Kumble to Bell, no run, on the off, leans forward , opens the face
of the ba and defends
13.3 Kumble to Bell, no run, on the off, pushed to covers
13.4 Kumble to Bell, no run, slightly flighted this time, just outside
off, comes forward and defends it away
13.5 Kumble to Bell, one run, touch quicker this time, sliding to the
leg side, flicked away to fine leg
13.6 Kumble to Strauss, one run, turned to the on side
End of over 14 (2 runs) England 37/0
A Kumble 2-0-3-0 - Tata End
AJ Strauss 23* (36b 2x4) IR Bell 12* (48b 1x4)
14.1 Patel to Strauss, no run
14.2 Patel to Strauss, no run, Full and outside off, Strauss covers up
his stumps, lets it go
14.3 Patel to Strauss, no run, again outisde off, left alone
14.4 Patel to Strauss, no run, this time goes round the wicket,pitched
well outside off, left alone
14.5 Patel to Strauss, no run, ball comes in with the angle, moves
across and pushes
14.6 Patel to Strauss, no run, on a length and comes in with the angle,
Strauss lets it go
End of over 15 (maiden) England 37/0
MM Patel 3-1-3-0 - Garware Pavilion End
IR Bell 12* (48b 1x4) AJ Strauss 23* (42b 2x4)
15.1 Kumble to Bell, no run, full on the off, defended away
15.2 Kumble to Bell, no run, slightly quicker this time, on the middle,
pushed to on side
15.3 Kumble to Bell, no run, slightly slower, flighted a bit on the
middle and turning away ever so slightly, pushed to off
15.4 Kumble to Bell, no run, floats on the middle, turned to onside
15.5 Kumble to Bell, no run, on the middle and off, turning away,
defended to off
15.6 Kumble to Bell, no run, touch outside off, comes forward and opens
the face of the bat.
End of over 16 (maiden) England 37/0
A Kumble 3-1-3-0 - Tata End
AJ Strauss 23* (42b 2x4) IR Bell 12* (54b 1x4)
Munaf is sticking to round the wickets attack.
16.1 Patel to Strauss, no run, pitched outside off, comes in with the
angle. Strauss just walks across a bit and offers a dead bat
16.2 Patel to Strauss, no run, outside off this time, left alone
16.3 Patel to Strauss, one run, Delivered from wide of the crease. On a
length coming in, turned to midwicket and off they go for a quick
single
16.4 Patel to Bell, no run, Back from over the wickets for the right-
hand batsman. Full and on the off, comes forward, bat and pad
together and defends
16.5 Patel to Bell, two runs, Drifting down the leg side, turned away
past square leg
16.6 Patel to Bell, no run, Full on the off stump,played to covers
End of over 17 (3 runs) England 40/0
MM Patel 4-1-6-0 - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 24* (45b 2x4) IR Bell 14* (57b 1x4)
Dravid now throws the ball to Harbhajan Singh
17.1 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, FOUR, Short and wide, a loosener,
Strauss leans back and unleashes a fierce cut past point
17.2 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, floated outside off, goes back
and plays it to covers
17.3 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, flighted delivery, pitched on
the off and turnign away. lets it go. Good bounce there.
17.4 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, just outside off, leans back
and plays it cores
17.5 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, one run, slightly short and quick,
jabbed away to point
17.6 Harbhajan Singh to Bell, no run, harbhajan, who had been bowling
from round the sticks to Strauss, comes over for Bell. defended
away
End of over 18 (5 runs) England 45/0
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-5-0 - Tata End
AJ Strauss 29* (50b 3x4) IR Bell 14* (58b 1x4)
18.1 Patel to Strauss, one run, flung from around the stumps. came in
with teh angle. pushes hard at it, the insdie edge trickles to leg
18.2 Patel to Bell, FOUR, Lovely shot. Full on the off, comes forward a
bit and just pushes on the up, perfect balance and timing. Ball
speeds to cover boundary
18.3 Patel to Bell, no run
18.4 Patel to Bell, no run, pushed to the off side
18.5 Patel to Bell, no run, beaten! full and outside off and hehas a go
at it, misses and Dhoni collects it.
18.6 Patel to Bell, no run, this time no such lapse in concentration.
leans forward, bat and pad together and plays a perfect defence
End of over 19 (5 runs) England 50/0
MM Patel 5-1-11-0 - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 30* (51b 3x4) IR Bell 18* (63b 2x4)
19.1 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, oh! slightly quickler, pitches
outside off and turning away, goes fora extravagant cut but is
beaten by the bounce
19.2 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, one run, flighted this time, goes for a
sweep, top edge balloons up over backward square leg.
19.3 Harbhajan Singh to Bell, no run, floated on the off, defended away
19.4 Harbhajan Singh to Bell, no run, quicker this time, pushded back
19.5 Harbhajan Singh to Bell, no run, flatter and turning in from
outsidee off, Bell is about to go forward, stops and just defends
from the crease
19.6 Harbhajan Singh to Bell, no run, well flighted this time, carefully
played away
End of over 20 (1 run) England 51/0
Harbhajan Singh 2-0-6-0 - Tata End
AJ Strauss 31* (53b 3x4) IR Bell 18* (67b 2x4)
Sreesanth is back into the attack.
20.1 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, on a length , pushed back down the
track
20.2 Sreesanth to Strauss, one run, fuller this time, but slightly
drifting down, turned away to long leg
20.3 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, outside off left alone
20.4 Sreesanth to Bell, OUT: Fuller, just outside off, Bell goes for a
drive, but is not upto the pitch of the ball, lleading edge flies
straight to point where Harbhajan Singh takes it with glee
England 52/1, Partnership of 52
IR Bell c Harbhajan Singh b Sreesanth 18 (69b 2x4 0x6)
AJ Strauss 32* (55b 3x4) S Sreesanth 5.4-2-14-1 (1w)
hint of swing there which beat the drive.
20.5 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, on a length, left alone
20.6 Sreesanth to Shah, no run
End of over 21 (1 run) England 52/1
S Sreesanth 6-2-14-1 (1w) - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 32* (55b 3x4) OA Shah 0* (2b)
21.1 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, one run, tunred away
21.2 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, dances down the track and ddrives
straight to midoff. No runs but a positve intent shown
21.3 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, FOUR, shorter this time, Shahs goes back
and cuts past point
21.4 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, pushed through, pitched on the
middle and turning away, defended away
21.5 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, on the middle and leg, pushed away
21.6 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, flatter, goes back to defend
End of over 22 (5 runs) England 57/1
Harbhajan Singh 3-0-11-0 - Tata End
AJ Strauss 33* (56b 3x4) OA Shah 4* (7b 1x4)
22.1 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, on a length, comes forward and
defends
22.2 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, down the leg side, left alone
22.3 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, leans forward, offers the full face
of the bat, drives to midoff.
22.4 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, comes back in slightly from just
outside off, jabs at it.
22.5 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, comes forward and quietly plays it
away to off
22.6 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, outside off angling away, left alone
End of over 23 (maiden) England 57/1
S Sreesanth 7-3-14-1 (1w) - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 4* (7b 1x4) AJ Strauss 33* (62b 3x4)
Kumble back into the attack
23.1 Kumble to Shah, one run, sliding down, turned away to fine leg
23.2 Kumble to Strauss, no run, on the off, comes forward to defend
23.3 Kumble to Strauss, no run, flighted on the leg, turned to on ide
23.4 Kumble to Strauss, no run, floated on the middle, pushed back to
the track
23.5 Kumble to Strauss, no run, on the middle and leg, pushed back to
the bowler
23.6 Kumble to Strauss, one run, flighted googly, with the two fingered
grip, on the leg stump, flicked away
End of over 24 (2 runs) England 59/1
A Kumble 4-1-5-0 - Tata End
AJ Strauss 34* (67b 3x4) OA Shah 5* (8b 1x4)
24.1 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, on a length and shapes it away, left
alone
24.2 Sreesanth to Strauss, one run, on the legs, turned to long leg
24.3 Sreesanth to Shah, two runs, attempted yorker results in a full
toss, driven to the right of mid on
24.4 Sreesanth to Shah, no run
24.5 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, Released from wide of the crease, moves
across and defends with a straight bat
24.6 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, on the middle, carefully defeneded away
End of over 25 (3 runs) England 62/1
S Sreesanth 8-3-17-1 (1w) - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 35* (69b 3x4) OA Shah 7* (12b 1x4)
And thats lunch. It has been a very good session for England, put
into bat, just losing one wicket - Ian Bell
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
Lunch time reading!
have a look at Cricinfo's special package on Rahul Dravid, playing
his 100th Test, at http://content-
ind.cricinfo.com/india/content/story/240953.html
S Rajesh, in his bulletin, has called Dravid's decision to bowl
first as "curious one" and a "poor" one. Hmm. Can't argue with
that, irrespective of the final result. Now why did he do that?
Was it a aggresive move, with three seamers inthe side, he thought
he can expolit them, especially considering Cook had pulled out.
or is it a defensive move, avoiding the risk of batting first on a
pitch which had a bit of grass?
It could well be the former than the latter, but whatever the
reason, England now have a great chance to pile up a huge first
innings. Will they? Post lunch, the game is about to start
25.1 Kumble to Strauss, no run, pushed to off
25.2 Kumble to Strauss, no run, on the middle, pushded back
25.3 Kumble to Strauss, FOUR, floated on the off, driven away to the
cover fence. Englad off post lunch
25.4 Kumble to Strauss, one run, flighted delivery, turned away
25.5 Kumble to Shah, no run
25.6 Kumble to Shah, no run, floated on the off, dfended away
End of over 26 (6 runs) England 68/1
A Kumble 5-1-10-0 - Tata End
AJ Strauss 40* (73b 4x4) OA Shah 7* (14b 1x4)
Irfan Pathan has been borught into the attack
26.1 Pathan to Strauss, no run
26.2 Pathan to Strauss, no run, outside off and shaping away, left alone
26.3 Pathan to Strauss, FOUR, 78 mph delivery, short and as they say
begging to be hit; Strauss obliged by pulling to mid wicket fence
26.4 Pathan to Strauss, three runs, fuller, turned away on the on.
26.5 Pathan to Shah, no run, pitched on the middle and held its line,
comes forward, head over the ball and defended
26.6 Pathan to Shah, no run, this one goes with the angle. left alone
End of over 27 (7 runs) England 75/1
IK Pathan 6-1-24-0 - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 47* (77b 5x4) OA Shah 7* (16b 1x4)
27.1 Kumble to Strauss, one run, fullish on the leg, turned away to long
leg
27.2 Kumble to Shah, no run, a slider this time. Shah adjusts at last
moment and dead bats it
27.3 Kumble to Shah, one run, turned to the on side
27.4 Kumble to Strauss, no run, on the off and middle, come sforward and
defends
27.5 Kumble to Strauss, no run, pitched on the middle and leg, slightly
turning in, turned to on side
27.6 Kumble to Strauss, no run, similar delivery, maybe a tad quicker
and flatter, goes back and pushes quietly to the on side
End of over 28 (2 runs) England 77/1
A Kumble 6-1-12-0 - Tata End
OA Shah 8* (18b 1x4) AJ Strauss 48* (81b 5x4)
28.1 Pathan to Shah, no run
28.2 Pathan to Shah, no run, pitched outside leg, turned to Wsim Jaffer
at squareleg
28.3 Pathan to Shah, FOUR, overpitched, driven past the bowler and the
ball screams to the fence
28.4 Pathan to Shah, no run, on a length and shaping in slightly, goes
for a ambitious pull, misses.
28.5 Pathan to Shah, FOUR, overpitched on the leg, uses his wrists and
flicks it away past square leg
28.6 Pathan to Shah, FOUR, A! Full again, leans forward and drives
elegantly. Shah has raced to 20
End of over 29 (12 runs) England 89/1
IK Pathan 7-1-36-0 - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 48* (81b 5x4) OA Shah 20* (24b 4x4)
29.1 Kumble to Strauss, one run
29.2 Kumble to Shah, no run, drifts in, slightly quicker, pushed to on
29.3 Kumble to Shah, no run, slider, pushed back
29.4 Kumble to Shah, no run, huge shout!pitched on the middle and
straightened, gets rapped on the pads. Umpire Hair is unmoved.
Huh! that looked close. was there an inside edge?
29.5 Kumble to Shah, no run, floated on the middle again, comes forward
to defend
29.6 Kumble to Shah, no run
End of over 30 (1 run) England 90/1
A Kumble 7-1-13-0 - Tata End
AJ Strauss 49* (82b 5x4) OA Shah 20* (29b 4x4)
Munaf is into the attack now
30.1 Patel to Strauss, no run, outside off, angling away, left alone
30.2 Patel to Strauss, no run, similar ball, same result
30.3 Patel to Strauss, no run, full on the off, comes forward and drives
it straight to midoff
30.4 Patel to Strauss, no run, on a length, moving away from the left-
hand bat, left alone
30.5 Patel to Strauss, no run, lets out a grunt as he releases the ball.
Pitched outside off and staysout, left alone
30.6 Patel to Strauss, no run, full and this one at the stumps, maybe
straightening a bit, flicked straight to squareleg
End of over 31 (maiden) England 90/1
MM Patel 6-2-11-0 - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 20* (29b 4x4) AJ Strauss 49* (88b 5x4)
31.1 Kumble to Shah, no run, on the off, comes forward and quietly plays
it back
31.2 Kumble to Shah, no run, slider, goes back and whips it to square
leg
31.3 Kumble to Shah, no run, flighted outside off, driven hard but
straight to cover.
31.4 Kumble to Shah, no run, slightly flatter, on the off, leans forward
and defends
31.5 Kumble to Shah, no run, pitched on the middle and leg, defended
away
31.6 Kumble to Shah, no run, flighted on the leg and turning in slighly,
tries to whip it away across the lin, bringin in his bottom hand
but doesnt connect properly
End of over 32 (maiden) England 90/1
A Kumble 8-2-13-0 - Tata End
AJ Strauss 49* (88b 5x4) OA Shah 20* (35b 4x4)
32.1 Patel to Strauss, FOUR, short and rising, pulls it off the front
foot to the midwicket boundary and thats fifty to strauss. A very
responsible innings, unafraid to punish the loose balls
32.2 Patel to Strauss, no run, outside off, left alone
32.3 Patel to Strauss, no run
32.4 Patel to Strauss, no run, pitched outside off and going away, left
alone
32.5 Patel to Strauss, no run, comes forward to a fullish delivery and
defends
32.6 Patel to Strauss, no run, goes round the wickets but looses control
over the direction. way outside off.
End of over 33 (4 runs) England 94/1
MM Patel 7-2-15-0 - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 20* (35b 4x4) AJ Strauss 53* (94b 6x4)
33.1 Kumble to Shah, no run, topspinner. defended with full face of the
bat
33.2 Kumble to Shah, one run, fuller on the legs, bottom hand comes into
the picture and turned away behindsquare
33.3 Kumble to Strauss, no run, on the leg, turned to on
33.4 Kumble to Strauss, no run, this one looped up slightly on the leg,
played quietly to the on
33.5 Kumble to Strauss, no run, driven to midwicket
33.6 Kumble to Strauss, no run, floated on the off, pushed to covers
End of over 34 (1 run) England 95/1
A Kumble 9-2-14-0 - Tata End
OA Shah 21* (37b 4x4) AJ Strauss 53* (98b 6x4)
34.1 Patel to Shah, no run, ducks into a bouncer
34.2 Patel to Shah, no run, Another short ball, and ducked again
34.3 Patel to Shah, no run, oh!Another bouncer and yet again Shah has
nothing to do with it
34.4 Patel to Shah, no run, slightly short again, not a bouncer though,
goes for the pull shot, inside edge on to the pads
34.5 Patel to Shah, no run, fuller this time, nipping back a bit fromthe
off, defended
34.6 Patel to Shah, no run, this time takes it away, left alone.
End of over 35 (maiden) England 95/1
MM Patel 8-3-15-0 - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 53* (98b 6x4) OA Shah 21* (43b 4x4)
35.1 Kumble to Strauss, three runs, drifting down the leg, clips it off
his hips and Irfan makes a god stop at deep fineleg
35.2 Kumble to Shah, no run
35.3 Kumble to Shah, FOUR, slightly short just outside off, cuts
fiercely past point. that brings up the fifty of the partnership
35.4 Kumble to Shah, no run
35.5 Kumble to Shah, no run, slower this time, on the middle, played
quietly back
35.6 Kumble to Shah, no run, flighted on the off, leans forward and
pushes it back down the track
End of over 36 (7 runs) England 102/1
A Kumble 10-2-21-0 - Tata End
AJ Strauss 56* (99b 6x4) OA Shah 25* (48b 5x4)
36.1 Patel to Strauss, no run, goes round the wickets, on the off,
pushed back
36.2 Patel to Strauss, no run, from wide of the crease, pings in a full
on the blockhole, quietly played it back
36.3 Patel to Strauss, no run, on the middle, pushed back
36.4 Patel to Strauss, two runs, drifting down the leg, turned away
behind square
36.5 Patel to Strauss, no run, comes over the wickets and pushes it away
from the bat. left alone
36.6 Patel to Strauss, no run, beaten! pitched omiddle and off line and
left the bat, Strauss pokes at it tentatively, and is beaten
End of over 37 (2 runs) England 104/1
MM Patel 9-3-17-0 - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 25* (48b 5x4) AJ Strauss 58* (105b 6x4)
37.1 Kumble to Shah, no run
37.2 Kumble to Shah, no run, throws it up on the middle, defended
carefully
37.3 Kumble to Shah, no run, on the off, turning slightly away, defended
to off
37.4 Kumble to Shah, one run, delivered from wide of the crease, full on
the middle and leg. uses his wrists to turn it behind square
37.5 Kumble to Strauss, no run
37.6 Kumble to Strauss, no run, on the leg. played quietly to the on
End of over 38 (1 run) England 105/1
A Kumble 11-2-22-0 - Tata End
OA Shah 26* (52b 5x4) AJ Strauss 58* (107b 6x4)
38.1 Patel to Shah, no run, attempted yorker, swing in a bit, jabbed
away
38.2 Patel to Shah, no run, just outside off, on a length, goes for a
forcing drive, mistimes it as the ball rolls to the off side
38.3 Patel to Shah, no run, ducks under a bouncer
38.4 Patel to Shah, one run, full, gets onto the front foot and drives
to midon and takes a quick single
38.5 Patel to Strauss, one run, on the legs, turned away to vacant
midwicket area
38.6 Patel to Shah, no run, fuller this time, driven to off
End of over 39 (2 runs) England 107/1
MM Patel 10-3-19-0 - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 59* (108b 6x4) OA Shah 27* (57b 5x4)
39.1 Kumble to Strauss, no run, pitched on the off, defended
39.2 Kumble to Strauss, no run, slightly quicker, on the offand middle,
pushed back down the track
39.3 Kumble to Strauss, SIX, first one of the game. A rank short ball,
goes back and pulls it over midwicket and its a maximum
39.4 Kumble to Strauss, no run, .;
39.5 Kumble to Strauss, no run, pushed back down the track
39.6 Kumble to Strauss, no run, on the off, leans forward and defends
End of over 40 (6 runs) England 113/1
A Kumble 12-2-28-0 - Tata End
OA Shah 27* (57b 5x4) AJ Strauss 65* (114b 6x4 1x6)
Sreesanth has been given a bowl now
40.1 Sreesanth to Shah, one run
40.2 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, full on the off stump, comes forward
to defend
40.3 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, full and angling away, covers the
line and lets it go
40.4 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, overpitched on the off, driven away
off the front foot but straight to midoff
40.5 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, better ball this time, full again but
shaped in, off the air and off the pitch, Strauss quickly takes
his front foot out of the line and jabs at it.
40.6 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, full on the offstump, beacuse of the
previous ball tha swung in, Strauss doesnt come forward, defends
from the crease
End of over 41 (1 run) England 114/1
S Sreesanth 9-3-18-1 (1w) - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 28* (58b 5x4) AJ Strauss 65* (119b 6x4 1x6)
Harbhajan is back into the attack
41.1 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, one run, flicked away to on
41.2 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, on the middle and turning away,
goes back and defends
41.3 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, FOUR, floated on the leg and turning
but Strauss goes for his sweep and the ball screams to the long
leg fence
41.4 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run
41.5 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, flatter this time, pushed back
41.6 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, flighted this time but outside
off, left alone
End of over 42 (5 runs) England 119/1
Harbhajan Singh 4-0-16-0 (1nb) - Tata End
OA Shah 29* (59b 5x4) AJ Strauss 69* (124b 7x4 1x6)
42.1 Sreesanth to Shah, FOUR, drifting down the leg, glanced away fine
42.2 Sreesanth to Shah, two runs, full outside off, driven through
covers, doesn't time it properly
42.3 Sreesanth to Shah, three runs, full on the legs, driven down the
ground
42.4 Sreesanth to Strauss, one run, on the middle and leg, full in
length, forced to deep midwicket
42.5 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, Good delivery from wide of the creas and
holding its line. Watched carefully and left alone
42.6 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, on the off, pushded quietly to covers
End of over 43 (10 runs) England 129/1
S Sreesanth 10-3-28-1 (1w) - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 70* (125b 7x4 1x6) OA Shah 38* (64b 6x4)
43.1 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, pitched on the off, turning
away, left alone
43.2 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, FOUR, short and outside off, cuts it
past point
43.3 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, one run, floated on the leg, turned to
fineleg
43.4 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, doosra! pitched just outside off,
draws the batsmaan forward, and beats a tentative prod
43.5 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run
43.6 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, bye: two runs, attempted doosra again but
down the leg
End of over 44 (7 runs) England 136/1
Harbhajan Singh 5-0-21-0 (1nb) - Tata End
AJ Strauss 75* (128b 8x4 1x6) OA Shah 38* (67b 6x4)
44.1 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, slightly wide of the off stump, left
alone
44.2 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, angled away this time, Strauss has
nothing to do with it
44.3 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, full ball, driven straight to mid-on
44.4 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, full again, shaping away slightly,
driven powerfully to mid-off
44.5 Sreesanth to Strauss, FOUR, strives for a full length, ends up as a
full toss, Strauss latches on and laces it to the midwicket fence
44.6 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, wide of the stumps this time; Strauss
shoulders arms
End of over 45 (4 runs) England 140/1
S Sreesanth 11-3-32-1 (1w) - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 38* (67b 6x4) AJ Strauss 79* (134b 9x4 1x6)
India's bowlers get a much-needed drinks break. Has Dravid made a
calamitous decision at the toss?
45.1 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, full on off and middle. Defended
back down the pitch.
45.2 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, FOUR, Shah gives him the charge and swings
it to midwicket where Tendulkar misfields to allow the boundary.
45.3 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, driven to mid on.
45.4 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, short outside off stump. Cut on
the back foot to point.
45.5 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, drifting into middle and leg.
Played on the leg side.
45.6 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, wide outside off. Left alone.
End of over 46 (4 runs) England 144/1
Harbhajan Singh 6-0-25-0 (1nb) - Tata End
AJ Strauss 79* (134b 9x4 1x6) OA Shah 42* (73b 7x4)
46.1 Sreesanth to Strauss, one run, down the leg, turned behind square
46.2 Sreesanth to Shah, no run
46.3 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, pushded bak down the track, Sreesanth
gets across to stop
46.4 Sreesanth to Shah, one run
46.5 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, from wide of the crease and angling
away, left alone
46.6 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, full on the middle, comes forward to
drive, straight to midon
End of over 47 (2 runs) England 146/1
S Sreesanth 12-3-34-1 (1w) - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 43* (76b 7x4) AJ Strauss 80* (137b 9x4 1x6)
47.1 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, floated up on the off, defended to
the on side
47.2 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, one run, turns a ball on the legs behind
square
47.3 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, one run, flatter and quicker this time.
turned away behind square
47.4 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, flighted on the middle turning in,
reaches out in front of his pads, uses his bottomhand and turns it
to on
47.5 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, one run, flatter this time, pitching on
the middle and turning away, turneed away behind square
47.6 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, pitched on a off stump line,
turning away, Strauss stretches forward and plays it quietly to
the off side
End of over 48 (3 runs) England 149/1
Harbhajan Singh 7-0-29-0 (1nb) - Tata End
OA Shah 45* (80b 7x4) AJ Strauss 81* (139b 9x4 1x6)
Turnign to the talisman. Dravid throws the ball to Anil Kumble. He
shall operate from the pavilion end
48.1 Kumble to Shah, no run, full on the off, pushded back with a heavy
bottomhand.
48.2 Kumble to Shah, no run
48.3 Kumble to Shah, no run, flatter on the middle, defends with the
full face of the bat
48.4 Kumble to Shah, no run, pitched on the leg and middle, turned to
the short leg
48.5 Kumble to Shah, no run, bit of bounce and turn.Pitched on middle
and turned away, watched carefully and turned to off
It is the bottomhand that powers Shah's strokes. At time while
driving on the offside, it hinders him as he ends up mistiming but
for the majority he has been very solid.
48.6 Kumble to Shah, no run, on the middle and leg line again, turned to
short leg
End of over 49 (maiden) England 149/1
A Kumble 13-3-28-0 - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 81* (139b 9x4 1x6) OA Shah 45* (86b 7x4)
49.1 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, flighted but it pitches on the
off,maybe touch outside even, and turning away, left alone
49.2 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, floated up on the middle,
pushed back
49.3 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, oh ho! lovely ball! pitched
outside leg and turned away, beating a defensive prod. And
interestingly, tere was a puff of dust as the ball hit the ground
49.4 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run
49.5 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, two runs, driven through the off side
49.6 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, on the legs again, turned to
square leg
End of over 50 (2 runs) England 151/1
Harbhajan Singh 8-0-31-0 (1nb) - Tata End
OA Shah 45* (86b 7x4) AJ Strauss 83* (145b 9x4 1x6)
50.1 Kumble to Shah, no run, pitched n the middle and sliding in,
pushded back
50.2 Kumble to Shah, one run, drifted down the leg, that bottomhand
comes into picture and turns it behind square and 100 of the
partnership is up. Great stuff from England
50.3 Kumble to Strauss, no run, pitched on the off, pushded back down
the track
50.4 Kumble to Strauss, no run, slightly short and quic, Strauss stands
tall and forces it back to the bolwer
50.5 Kumble to Strauss, no run, Pitched on the middle and leg line,
turned to squareleg
50.6 Kumble to Strauss, no run, on the middle and off this time,forced
off the back footto covers
End of over 51 (1 run) England 152/1
A Kumble 14-3-29-0 - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 46* (88b 7x4) AJ Strauss 83* (149b 9x4 1x6)
The debutant Shah is just four runs short of the 50 mark.
51.1 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, floated up on the middle, turning
in, flicked to short leg
51.2 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, FOUR, flighted outside off, Shah leans
forward and drives gloriously to cover fence and the fifty is up!
51.3 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, on the middle stump, turned to
short leg
51.4 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, short outside off, cut stragiht to
point
51.5 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run
51.6 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, flighted up on the middle stump,
played back quietly
End of over 52 (4 runs) England 156/1
Harbhajan Singh 9-0-35-0 (1nb) - Tata End
AJ Strauss 83* (149b 9x4 1x6) OA Shah 50* (94b 8x4)
It has been a solid knock so far from the debutant. England have
lots of positvies from this seris so far. New faces have been
unearthed. Alastair Cook and Owais Shah and with Ed Joyce, doing
well recenlty in the domestic and'A' tours, future looks goo
52.1 Kumble to Strauss, no run, on the off , played back
52.2 Kumble to Strauss, no run
52.3 Kumble to Strauss, no run, drives a full delivery to midon
52.4 Kumble to Strauss, one run
52.5 Kumble to Shah, no run, slightly shor, played quietly back to the
bowler
52.6 Kumble to Shah, no run, well flighted delivery, drives it back to
the bowler
End of over 53 (1 run) England 157/1
A Kumble 15-3-30-0 - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 84* (153b 9x4 1x6) OA Shah 50* (96b 8x4)
53.1 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, pitched outside leg, defended
away
53.2 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, a doosra that pitched just
outside leg, pushded to on
53.3 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, full and flat , drives to
covers
53.4 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, driven to midon
53.5 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, one run
53.6 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, pitches just outside off stump,
turning in, goes back and defends
End of over 54 (1 run) England 158/1
Harbhajan Singh 10-0-36-0 (1nb) - Tata End
AJ Strauss 85* (158b 9x4 1x6) OA Shah 50* (97b 8x4)
54.1 Kumble to Strauss, no run, Bowled from the round of the wicket,
pushed to on side
54.2 Kumble to Strauss, no run, Delivered from wide of the crease.
pushed hard at it
54.3 Kumble to Strauss, no run, Bowled from wide of the crease again but
sails outside off, left alone
54.4 Kumble to Strauss, no run, comes across and forward and defends
54.5 Kumble to Strauss, no run
54.6 Kumble to Strauss, no run
End of over 55 (maiden) England 158/1
A Kumble 16-4-30-0 - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 50* (97b 8x4) AJ Strauss 85* (164b 9x4 1x6)
And That's tea on day 1
Another wonderful session for England. The press conference later
this evening interesting. Dravid will be hounded for his decision
to bowl!
There's a bit of news as England resume after tea
Owais Shah has been indisposed with cramp. He has retired hurt over
tea on 50
Kevin Pietersen has come out to bat with Andrew Strauss
OA Shah retired hurt 50 (97b 8x4 0x6)
55.1 Harbhajan Singh to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off, defended
55.2 Harbhajan Singh to Pietersen, no run, once again quite flat and
full, defended
55.3 Harbhajan Singh to Pietersen, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
worked to the leg side
55.4 Harbhajan Singh to Pietersen, no run, doosra floated in on the
stumps, jammed down to the off side
55.5 Harbhajan Singh to Pietersen, no run, good-length ball on the off,
down the pitch and defended
55.6 Harbhajan Singh to Pietersen, no run, flicked to the leg side,
Kumble dives and fields at midwicket
End of over 56 (maiden) England 158/1
Harbhajan Singh 11-1-36-0 (1nb) - Tata End
AJ Strauss 85* (164b 9x4 1x6) KP Pietersen 0* (6b)
56.1 Patel to Strauss, no run, Full on the middle and leg stump line,
driven to the on side
56.2 Patel to Strauss, no run, Outside off, left alone and it pitched
twice before it reached Dhoni. hmmm..
56.3 Patel to Strauss, no run, Wide outside off, left alone
56.4 Patel to Strauss, three runs, Full again, outside off, square
driven past point
56.5 Patel to Pietersen, no run, Hit the deck hard,short of length and
outside leg but suddenly it swung in and just missed the gloves on
its way to Dhoni.
56.6 Patel to Pietersen, two runs, drifting down the leg, turned behind
square
End of over 57 (5 runs) England 163/1
MM Patel 11-3-24-0 - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 88* (168b 9x4 1x6) KP Pietersen 2* (8b)
57.1 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, Delivered from round the
wicket. Pitched outside off and turned away, left alone
57.2 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, FOUR, Full outside off inviting a
drive, Strauss swuare drives it behind point
57.3 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run
57.4 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, FOUR, flatter and quicker and slightly
short. Slashes at it , top edge flies past the outstretched hands
of Dravid at first slip. Very very tough chance
57.5 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, FOUR, swept from outside off, races to
the midwicket fence. A Strauss's hundred! A solid and responsible
knock
57.6 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run
End of over 58 (12 runs) England 175/1
Harbhajan Singh 12-1-48-0 (1nb) - Tata End
KP Pietersen 2* (8b) AJ Strauss 100* (174b 12x4 1x6)
58.1 Patel to Pietersen, one run, On the legs, worked away to the on
side
58.2 Patel to Strauss, no run, Outside offstump, left alone by the
centurion
58.3 Patel to Strauss, no run, Another wasted delivery, wide outside
off, the batsman had nothing to do with it
58.4 Patel to Strauss, no run, Outside off yet again, left alone
It has been a poor spell by Munaf Patel
58.5 Patel to Strauss, no run, Another harmless delivery sailing wide
outside off
58.6 Patel to Strauss, no run, Bowled from round the wicket. Full and on
the off stump, driven to covers
End of over 59 (1 run) England 176/1
MM Patel 12-3-25-0 - Garware Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 3* (9b) AJ Strauss 100* (179b 12x4 1x6)
Anil Kumble has been brought back into the attack, replacing
Harbhajan Singh
59.1 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, Floated on the off stump, comes
forward and drives it to covers
59.2 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, Pitched on the middle, pushed back
down the track
59.3 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, On the off amd middle stump line,
leans forward and taps it to off side
59.4 Kumble to Pietersen, one run, flighted this time, drawing the
batsman forward, driven to left of the covers
Kumble goes round the wicket. A Slip and short leg in place.
59.5 Kumble to Strauss, no run, On the middle stump, pushed back quietly
59.6 Kumble to Strauss, no run
End of over 60 (1 run) England 177/1
A Kumble 17-4-31-0 - Tata End
KP Pietersen 4* (13b) AJ Strauss 100* (181b 12x4 1x6)
60.1 Patel to Pietersen, no run, drives back a fullish delivery
60.2 Patel to Pietersen, no run, Just outside off, leans forward and
defends
60.3 Patel to Pietersen, no run, pitched on a length, played back
watchfully
60.4 Patel to Pietersen, no run, Pitched on the middle and leg stump
line, drifting in, driven to midon
60.5 Patel to Pietersen, (noball) no run, Snorter! surprised with a
bounce Pietersen fends it off ungainly, ball baloons up in the
air.
60.5 Patel to Pietersen, no run, Another short ball, kept away
60.6 Patel to Pietersen, no run, Pushes a full-length delivery. Munaf
gives the batsman a stare and the crowd love it
End of over 61 (1 run) England 178/1
MM Patel 13-3-26-0 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 100* (181b 12x4 1x6) KP Pietersen 4* (20b)
61.1 Kumble to Strauss, no run, Outside off, pushed away quietly to the
off side
61.2 Kumble to Strauss, no run, Flighted outside off, driven to covers
61.3 Kumble to Strauss, FOUR, Delivered from wide of the crease,
slightly short and coming in. goes back and cuts it behind point.
61.4 Kumble to Strauss, no run
61.5 Kumble to Strauss, no run, Outside off, opens the face of the bat
and runs it down to backward point
61.6 Kumble to Strauss, two runs, slightly short and dragged down leg,
worked away behind square
End of over 62 (6 runs) England 184/1
A Kumble 18-4-37-0 - Tata End
KP Pietersen 4* (20b) AJ Strauss 106* (187b 13x4 1x6)
After a fiery last over, Munaf gets a another go at Pietersen.
Should be fun
62.1 Patel to Pietersen, one run, a Bouncer attempted again but this
time Pietersen decides to hook and gets it away to long leg
62.2 Patel to Strauss, no run, Another bouncer, sways away. Bit too
short this time
62.3 Patel to Strauss, no run, Delivered from round, angling in, Strauss
pushes at it, takes the inside edege and hits the pads. A weak
appeal goes up
62.4 Patel to Strauss, no run, Another appeal. Delivered from wide of
the crease and pitches outside off and although it hits him in
line, the angle might be taking it down the leg
62.5 Patel to Strauss, no run, oh ho! another beauty! Pitched outside
off on a length, cuts Strauss in half, flies over the stumps.
62.6 Patel to Strauss, no run, Just on the off stump line, covers up the
line and pushes it to covers
End of over 63 (1 run) England 185/1
MM Patel 14-3-27-0 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 5* (21b) AJ Strauss 106* (192b 13x4 1x6)
63.1 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, Floated just outside off, comes
forward and defends
63.2 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, similar delivery, driven quietly down
the ground
63.3 Kumble to Pietersen, FOUR, full toss, a attempted wrong'un, and
Pietersen promptly sends it to midwicket fence
63.4 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, on the leg.defendedd away
63.5 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, just outside off, comes forward and
plays it back to the bowler
63.6 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, mistimes a drive back to the bowler.
Kumble as he often does throws the ball back to the keeper.
End of over 64 (4 runs) England 189/1
A Kumble 19-4-41-0 - Tata End
AJ Strauss 106* (192b 13x4 1x6) KP Pietersen 9* (27b 1x4)
64.1 Patel to Strauss, no run, Just outside off, left alone
64.2 Patel to Strauss, no run, Delivered from wide of the crease, froun
round the wicket, fulland angling in, worked to the on side
64.3 Patel to Strauss, no run, drives a fullish delivery to mid off
64.4 Patel to Strauss, FOUR, Another well-directed bouncer, straight at
the throat, goees for the hook, top edge flies away to fineleg
boundary
64.5 Patel to Strauss, one run
64.6 Patel to Pietersen, no run, Snorter again! Kicks up from short of
length and flies straight at the throat, Pietersen jumps, takes
his eyes off the ball and albeit ungainly, fends it off
End of over 65 (5 runs) England 194/1
MM Patel 15-3-32-0 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 111* (197b 14x4 1x6) KP Pietersen 9* (28b 1x4)
What a turnaround it has been from Munaf Patel. Started off post
tea very poorly, lacking in direction, pace and length, but
suddenly exploded with a series off well-directed bouncers and to
Strauss, he has gone round the wickets and troubled him.
65.1 Kumble to Strauss, no run, Bowled from round, drifting down the
leg, worked to square leg
65.2 Kumble to Strauss, no run, outside off, leans forward and defends
with a full face of the bat
65.3 Kumble to Strauss, no run, Flighted outside off and holds its line,
goes for a drive and the edge is taken but it hits the left knee
of Dhoni.
65.4 Kumble to Strauss, no run
65.5 Kumble to Strauss, no run, Pushes a fullish delivery to the off
side
65.6 Kumble to Strauss, one run, Swept behind square
End of over 66 (1 run) England 195/1
A Kumble 20-4-42-0 - Tata End
AJ Strauss 112* (203b 14x4 1x6) KP Pietersen 9* (28b 1x4)
Pathan will have a bowl now
66.1 Pathan to Strauss, FOUR, Pitched just outside off, came back in and
takes a inside edge of a attempted drive, goes to fineleg
66.2 Pathan to Strauss, no run, pushded to covers
66.3 Pathan to Strauss, two runs, Just outside off, short of length,
glided down to thirdman
66.4 Pathan to Strauss, FOUR, Attempted yorker, swings down the middle
and leg line, flicked awa
66.5 Pathan to Strauss, no run, Fuller in length , driven powerfully to
midon
66.6 Pathan to Strauss, no run, outside off, left alone
End of over 67 (10 runs) England 205/1
IK Pathan 8-1-46-0 - Garware Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 9* (28b 1x4) AJ Strauss 122* (209b 16x4 1x6)
67.1 Kumble to Pietersen, FOUR, flighted ball, Pietersen dances down the
track and smashes it past mid-off
67.2 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, defended watchfully to the on side
67.3 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, faster one this time, pushed firmly
towards short midwicket
67.4 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, Kumble gives the ball some air,
Pietersen launches into a fierce drive, brilliantly fielded at
cover
67.5 Kumble to Pietersen, two runs, dug it a bit short; glided to third
man for a brace
67.6 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, defended to the on side
End of over 68 (6 runs) England 211/1
A Kumble 21-4-48-0 - Tata End
AJ Strauss 122* (209b 16x4 1x6) KP Pietersen 15* (34b 2x4)
68.1 Pathan to Strauss, no run, defended to the off side
68.2 Pathan to Strauss, no run, full ball, not much pace there, Strauss
pushes it straight to mid-off
Not much movement for Pathan
68.3 Pathan to Strauss, no run, short and wide, Strauss misses a golden
chance to nail a boundary, creams it straight to the square
fielder
68.4 Pathan to Strauss, one run, full on the pads, whipped away for a
single
68.5 Pathan to Pietersen, no run, angling away from him, short of a good
length, Pietersen leaves it alone
68.6 Pathan to Pietersen, no run, good length again, Pietersen looks as
if he is setting himself up for a drive but checks his stroke in
the last minute
End of over 69 (1 run) England 212/1
IK Pathan 9-1-47-0 - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 123* (213b 16x4 1x6) KP Pietersen 15* (36b 2x4)
Pathan proving to be ineffective here. England having no problems
in handling him
69.1 Kumble to Strauss, no run
69.2 Kumble to Strauss, no run, full ball, slightly slower in pace,
Strauss drives it straight to gully
69.3 Kumble to Strauss, no run, Dropped! Kumble deceives Strauss with a
straighter one. Strauss pushed tentatively and gets the outside
edge but Dhoni can't latch on
69.4 Kumble to Strauss, no run, outside edge to backward point,
tentative again
69.5 Kumble to Strauss, no run, beaten outside off, drives a flighted
delivery but misses
69.6 Kumble to Strauss, no run, outside off, Kumble gets some good
bounce, Strauss gets back his conposure and leaves it alone
End of over 70 (maiden) England 212/1
A Kumble 22-5-48-0 - Tata End
KP Pietersen 15* (36b 2x4) AJ Strauss 123* (219b 16x4 1x6)
Lucky break for Strauss there. India continue to grant him lives
70.1 Pathan to Pietersen, no run, full and wide, Pietersen has nothing
to do with it
70.2 Pathan to Pietersen, one run, pushed into the vacant point region
70.3 Pathan to Strauss, no run, Driven powerfully to mid-on
70.4 Pathan to Strauss, no run, Outside off, shaping away ever so
slightly, Strauss covers the line and lets it go
70.5 Pathan to Strauss, no run, bit wider this time, left alone
70.6 Pathan to Strauss, no run, harmless delivery well outside off
End of over 71 (1 run) England 213/1
IK Pathan 10-1-48-0 - Garware Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 16* (38b 2x4) AJ Strauss 123* (223b 16x4 1x6)
71.1 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, flatter and quicker, pushed back to
the bowler
71.2 Kumble to Pietersen, one run, slightly slower and flighted this
time, driven to mid-off and they take a quick single
71.3 Kumble to Strauss, no run, flighted outside off,inviting a drive
but Strauss doens't oblige, lets it go
71.4 Kumble to Strauss, no run
71.5 Kumble to Strauss, no run, outside off, left alone
71.6 Kumble to Strauss, no run, short of a length and on the pff, worked
away to the leg side
End of over 72 (1 run) England 214/1
A Kumble 23-5-49-0 - Tata End
KP Pietersen 17* (40b 2x4) AJ Strauss 123* (227b 16x4 1x6)
72.1 Pathan to Pietersen, one run, full and a touch too straight,
Pietersen walks across his stumps and flicks through midwicket
72.2 Pathan to Strauss, FOUR, overpitched and on the stumps, Strauss
takes full toll flicking between mid-on and midwicket to the fence
72.3 Pathan to Strauss, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left alone
72.4 Pathan to Strauss, no run, short of a driving length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
72.5 Pathan to Strauss, no run, once again a bit of width outside the
off, a touch short, left alone
72.6 Pathan to Strauss, no run, a touch of swing in, fullish, driven to
midwicket
End of over 73 (5 runs) England 219/1
IK Pathan 11-1-53-0 - Garware Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 18* (41b 2x4) AJ Strauss 127* (232b 17x4 1x6)
Harbhajan into the attack
73.1 Harbhajan Singh to Pietersen, no run, fullish and down the leg,
flick played and missed, Dhoni collects well
73.2 Harbhajan Singh to Pietersen, no run, fuller and on the off,
Pietersen walk across his stumps and defends
73.3 Harbhajan Singh to Pietersen, SIX, down the pitch and bang!
Pietersen uses his feet beautifully, gets to the pitch of the ball
and hits it into the stands at long-off! Shot KP!
73.4 Harbhajan Singh to Pietersen, no run, flatter and on the stumps,
defended back to the bowler
73.5 Harbhajan Singh to Pietersen, no run, full and outside the off,
slanted to cover
73.6 Harbhajan Singh to Pietersen, no run, defended
End of over 74 (6 runs) England 225/1
Harbhajan Singh 13-1-54-0 (1nb) - Tata End
AJ Strauss 127* (232b 17x4 1x6) KP Pietersen 24* (47b 2x4 1x6)
Sreesanth, who dismissed Ian Bell. has been brought into the attack
74.1 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, Pitched on the off stump and move
away, left alone
74.2 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, Another delivery that angled away,
left alone again
74.3 Sreesanth to Strauss, no run, Similar delivery and surprise
surprise... same result
74.4 Sreesanth to Strauss, one run, Fuller and just on the off, goes for
a drive, inside edge and runs to the vacnt midwicket
74.5 Sreesanth to Pietersen, FOUR, Full and just outside of stump, moved
away a bit, driven inside the line, thick outside edge runs down
to thirdman
74.6 Sreesanth to Pietersen, no run
End of over 75 (5 runs) England 230/1
S Sreesanth 13-3-39-1 (1w) - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 128* (236b 17x4 1x6) KP Pietersen 28* (49b 3x4 1x6)
Play about to start after the drinks break
75.1 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, Outside off, left alone.
Harbhajan is bowling to Strauss from round the wicket
75.2 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, no run, Flighted on the off, comes
forward to defend
75.3 Harbhajan Singh to Strauss, OUT: Pitched just outside off, on a
length, Strauss goes back and pushes hard at it. The ball spins
awa, taking a bit of edge with it and Dhoni holds it after a
slight juggle
England 230/2, Partnership of 178
AJ Strauss c Dhoni b Harbhajan Singh 128 (239b 17x4 1x6)
KP Pietersen 28* (49b 3x4 1x6) Harbhajan Singh 13.3-1-54-1 (1nb)
75.4 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, Pitched outside off, fuller
in length, Collingwood stretches across to pad it away
75.5 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, Flighted on the off, comes
forwad and plays it quietly down the track
75.6 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, Just outside off, leans
forward and pushes it to the off side
End of over 76 (maiden) England 230/2
Harbhajan Singh 14-2-54-1 (1nb) - Tata End
KP Pietersen 28* (49b 3x4 1x6) PD Collingwood 0* (3b)
76.1 Sreesanth to Pietersen, one run, drifting down the leg side, worked
away
76.2 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run
76.3 Sreesanth to Collingwood, one run, bouncer and Collingwood fethes
it from outside off stump, the top edge flies to fineleg but just
falls short of Yuvraj Singh
76.4 Sreesanth to Pietersen, FOUR, Edge and flies through the vacant
second slip. Dravid si the lone slipper
76.5 Sreesanth to Pietersen, no run, On the off stump, coming in
slightly, Pietersen leans forward and defends it away
76.6 Sreesanth to Pietersen, no run, Fullish delivery that swung in
late, Pietersen takes his left feet away from the firing line and
jabs it away to to the on side
End of over 77 (6 runs) England 236/2
S Sreesanth 14-3-45-1 (1w) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 1* (5b) KP Pietersen 33* (53b 4x4 1x6)
77.1 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, Flighted outside off,
covers the line and lets it go
77.2 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, this one was held back a
little, Collingwood goes forward but has to wait for the ball and
pushes it to off
77.3 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, Outside off,turning in
slightly, cut off the back fott ot point
77.4 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, floated on the middle,
driven to mid-on
77.5 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, Flighted on the off stump,
worked away to mid-on
77.6 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, Just outside off stump,
comes forward and plays it quietly to the off side
End of over 78 (maiden) England 236/2
Harbhajan Singh 15-3-54-1 (1nb) - Tata End
KP Pietersen 33* (53b 4x4 1x6) PD Collingwood 1* (11b)
78.1 Sreesanth to Pietersen, no run, Short of length, outside off,
Pietersen goes for a on-the-up drive, runs to covers
78.2 Sreesanth to Pietersen, no run, Fuller this time, driven to covers
78.3 Sreesanth to Pietersen, no run, On the off, pushed back to the
bowler
78.4 Sreesanth to Pietersen, FOUR, Bouncer this time. He is mixing it up
well here. Pietersen goes for a pull off the front oot, top edge
flies over Dhoni
78.5 Sreesanth to Pietersen, no run, Bit of inwards drift there. Full
and swinging in late, Pietersen drives confidently to mid-off
78.6 Sreesanth to Pietersen, one run, Short outside off, Pietersen
pulls, doesn't connect properly, gets single to deep midwicket
End of over 79 (5 runs) England 241/2
S Sreesanth 15-3-50-1 (1w) - Garware Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 38* (59b 5x4 1x6) PD Collingwood 1* (11b)
79.1 Harbhajan Singh to Pietersen, no run, drives a fullish delivery to
long on. Harbhajan is operating with a short leg and sillypoint
now the sillypoint disappears, the slip is back
79.2 Harbhajan Singh to Pietersen, one run, fuller in length, worked to
on side
79.3 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, Flighted just outside leg,
turning away, Collingwood tries to flick but doesnt make contact
79.4 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run
79.5 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, Floated outside off stump,
come forward and plays it to off side
79.6 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, Beauty! a Lovely doosra
this time. Pitched just outside off, slightly short and
Collingwood wwwwent back and pushed at it, playing for the
nonexistent spin and is beaten
End of over 80 (1 run) England 242/2
Harbhajan Singh 16-3-55-1 (1nb) - Tata End
KP Pietersen 39* (61b 5x4 1x6) PD Collingwood 1* (15b)
The new ball is now available but Dravid has decided to stick to
the old one
80.1 Sreesanth to Pietersen, no run, mistimes a drive to mid-off
80.2 Sreesanth to Pietersen, no run, On a length, shaping in a bit,
Pietersen goes for a forcing shot but again, mistimes it.. ball
rolls to mid-on
80.3 Sreesanth to Pietersen, OUT: Fuller, just outside off and holds its
line. Pietersen goes for another forcing shot, plays insdie the
line, the edge is safely pouched by Dhoni. A great break for India
and something England wont't be plaeased about
England 242/3, Partnership of 12
KP Pietersen c Dhoni b Sreesanth 39 (64b 5x4 1x6)
PD Collingwood 1* (15b) S Sreesanth 15.3-3-50-2 (1w)
It was not a typical innings from Pietersen. he was not in control
at all, very scatchy against Munaf Patel and bit unsure against
Sreesanth.
80.4 Sreesanth to Flintoff, no run
80.5 Sreesanth to Flintoff, no run, On the off, covers the line and
defends carefully
80.6 Sreesanth to Flintoff, no run, pushes it to point
End of over 81 (maiden) England 242/3
S Sreesanth 16-4-50-2 (1w) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 1* (15b) A Flintoff 0* (3b)
81.1 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, Flighted on the middle and
leg stump line, pushded to short midwicket
There is a silly point, a short leg and a short midwicket
81.2 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, pushed quietly down the
track
81.3 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, bye: one run, huh! that one really
turned.. Pitched outside off, gripped and spun back into to beat a
intended drive
81.4 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, pushed back down the ground
81.5 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, FOUR, flighted outside off, stretches
out and drives ,against the spin, to the left of mid-on
81.6 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, flighted again, comes forward
, head over the ball and smothers the spin
End of over 82 (5 runs) England 247/3
Harbhajan Singh 17-3-59-1 (1nb) - Tata End
PD Collingwood 1* (18b) A Flintoff 4* (6b 1x4)
82.1 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, Pitched outside off and came back
in, left alone by Collingwood and then the ball swins appreciably
and Dhoni has to move quickly to his left to gather that
82.2 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, this one holds its line after
pitching outside off, left alone
82.3 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, slower this time, on the off
stump line. Collingwood covers the line and pushes it to off side
82.4 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, Banged in short but doesnt get up
too high, Collingwood shuffles and then with the bat held
parallel to the ground knocks it down on the off
82.5 Sreesanth to Collingwood, one run, drifting down, worked away
82.6 Sreesanth to Flintoff, no run, Delivered from wide of the crease
this time. Flintoff covers the line and carefully defends it to
offside
End of over 83 (1 run) England 248/3
S Sreesanth 17-4-51-2 (1w) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 2* (23b) A Flintoff 4* (7b 1x4)
83.1 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, Pitched just outsdie off,
turning in slightly, pushed to off
83.2 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, one run, Flighted and it drifts in
to leg. collingwood jabs at it, with the bat held in front of the
pad, it takes the inside edge and tricklesbehind square
83.3 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, floated on a middle and leg
stump line, pushed back to the bowler
83.4 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, this time just outside off,
pushed back again
83.5 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, Quicker one but played well.
83.6 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, Drifts down the leg, Dhoni
does well to gather that one
End of over 84 (1 run) England 249/3
Harbhajan Singh 18-3-60-1 (1nb) - Tata End
PD Collingwood 3* (25b) A Flintoff 4* (11b 1x4)
Munaf Patel is back for a final fling. He bowled very impressively
in the post tea session. he started off poorly, lacking pace and
direction but the produced a series of well-directed bouncers at
Pietersen.
84.1 Patel to Collingwood, two runs, Hint of reverse, the ball dips in
but collingwood is ready, works it to midwicket
84.2 Patel to Collingwood, (noball) no run, Short outside off,
Collingwood stands up on his toes and keeps it down
84.2 Patel to Collingwood, no run, Still bowling in late 128kph, this
time goes for a yorker. collingwood plays it comfortably to off
side
84.3 Patel to Collingwood, no run, slips in a well directed bouncer,
Collingwood sways away
84.4 Patel to Collingwood, no run, driven to mid-off
84.5 Patel to Collingwood, no run
84.6 Patel to Collingwood, FOUR, Attempted yorker but ends up drifting
down and Collingwood whips it through the vacant midwicket
End of over 85 (7 runs) England 256/3
MM Patel 16-3-39-0 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 4* (11b 1x4) PD Collingwood 9* (32b 1x4)
85.1 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, Drfting down the leg side
85.2 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, flatter outside off, comes
forward and pushes it to covers
85.3 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, one run, Pitched on the middle and leg
stump line, worked away behind square
85.4 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, Same line this time but
Collingwood is caught at his crease and gets rapped on his pads
85.5 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, tosses that one on the off,
turning in, Collingwood comesforward and gets beaten by the spin.
Again gets rapped on the pads
85.6 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run
End of over 86 (1 run) England 257/3
Harbhajan Singh 19-3-61-1 (1nb) - Tata End
A Flintoff 5* (14b 1x4) PD Collingwood 9* (35b 1x4)
86.1 Patel to Flintoff, no run, Short and outside off. Flintoff pushes
it to point
86.2 Patel to Flintoff, no run, Just outside off, overs the line and
pushes to covers
86.3 Patel to Flintoff, FOUR, Short stuff again. Flintoff stood tall and
just paddled it away and Irfan throws himself near the fence but
in vain
86.4 Patel to Flintoff, no run, Fuller this time and pacier - later
130s. defended away
86.5 Patel to Flintoff, no run, yorker! Swing in at pace and Flintoff
does well to keep it out
86.6 Patel to Flintoff, no run, Pitched outside off on a good length and
comes in, Flintoff covers the line and dead bats it
End of over 87 (4 runs) England 261/3
MM Patel 17-3-43-0 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 9* (35b 1x4) A Flintoff 9* (20b 2x4)
There is a leg slip, a short leg and a slip for Harbhajan
87.1 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, one run, Pitched on the middle and
turning in sharply, Collingwood jabs at it and gets a single as
the bal runs down behind square
87.2 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, legbye: two runs, On the middle and
turning in, flintoff tries to flick but doesn't make contact and
the ball runs down to fineleg off the pads
87.3 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run
87.4 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, SIX, Dances down the track to a
flighted delivery and sends it flying over the long on fence.
Lovely to watch.
87.5 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, pushed to the on side
87.6 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, Flatter and quicker, Flintoff
comes forward and makes contact in front of his pads
End of over 88 (9 runs) England 270/3
Harbhajan Singh 20-3-68-1 (1nb) - Tata End
PD Collingwood 10* (36b 1x4) A Flintoff 15* (25b 2x4 1x6)
88.1 Patel to Collingwood, one run, Pitches on the middle and comes in
with the angle, Collingwood taps it behind square
88.2 Patel to Flintoff, no run, Fuller this time, on the off and middle
stump line, flintoff stretches forward and plays it quietly back
to the bowler
88.3 Patel to Flintoff, no run, Another great yorker! Swing in late and
Flintoff does well to keep this one out as well. Good batting.
88.4 Patel to Flintoff, no run, This one is ona length, just outside
offstump and shaping in. Flintoff plays bat and pad together and
pushes it out to the off side
88.5 Patel to Flintoff, no run, Yorker again. This one drifts a bit more
to the leg stump, pushed awy to the on side
88.6 Patel to Flintoff, two runs, Drives down the ground and amble for a
couple.
End of over 89 (3 runs) England 273/3
MM Patel 18-3-46-0 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 11* (37b 1x4) A Flintoff 17* (30b 2x4 1x6)
And that's stumps on the opening day, a day that completely
belonged to England. A solid knock from Andrew Strauss and the
debutant Owais Shah powered England to a position of strength.
Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Join us tomorrow for the day 2 action from the Wankhede Stadium.
Hello and welcome to Cricinfo's coverage of the third and the final
Test between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
I am Sriram Veera and it will be my pleasure to bring your the
commentary.
It will be Anil Kumble who will start the proceedings today.
89.1 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, Flatter just outside off, pushed to
covers
89.2 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, on the middle and sliding in,
defended away
89.3 Kumble to Collingwood, one run, flighted on the leg, worked away
behind squareleg
89.4 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, outside off, stretches forward and
defends
89.5 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, slightly slower this time, pushded back
down the track
89.6 Kumble to Flintoff, legbye: one run, sliding down the leg, Flintoff
tries to flick it away, misses and the ball runs away behind to
short fine leg
End of over 90 (1 run) England 274/3
A Kumble 24-5-50-0 - Tata End
A Flintoff 17* (33b 2x4 1x6) PD Collingwood 12* (40b 1x4)
Munaf Patel will have a bowl now. Dravid is sticking with the old
ball.
90.1 Patel to Flintoff, no run, On the target rightaway. Pitches on the
off, shapes in slightly, pushed back to the bowler
90.2 Patel to Flintoff, FOUR, Ah! Imperious! Short and outside off,
Flintoff crashes it past point, off the front foot.
90.3 Patel to Flintoff, no run, On a good length, just outside off,
Flintoff comes forward and pushes it to covers
90.4 Patel to Flintoff, no run, Delivered from wide of the crease,
fuller, Flintoff drives it powerfully, off the back foot but
straight to covers
90.5 Patel to Flintoff, no run, outside off and holding its line, pushed
to point. Now a short cover has come in.
90.6 Patel to Flintoff, no run, slightly short and outside off again,
Flintoff moves back and across and drives on the up to covers
End of over 91 (4 runs) England 278/3
MM Patel 19-3-49-0 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 12* (40b 1x4) A Flintoff 21* (39b 3x4 1x6)
91.1 Kumble to Collingwood, FOUR, Attempted googly results in a full
toss. Collingwood despatches it to the wide midon
91.2 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, full on the off, pushed back
91.3 Kumble to Collingwood, one run, sliding down the legside, worked
away
91.4 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, topspinner that pitches just outside
off and takes the inside edge off the forward prod and raps the
pad
91.5 Kumble to Flintoff, no run
91.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, pitches on the middle and slides in,
pushed off the back foot to mid-on
End of over 92 (5 runs) England 283/3
A Kumble 25-5-55-0 - Tata End
PD Collingwood 17* (43b 2x4) A Flintoff 21* (42b 3x4 1x6)
92.1 Patel to Collingwood, no run, Full and on the legs, tries to flick
it away but doesn't make proper contact
92.2 Patel to Collingwood, no run, pitches outside offand reversed a
bit. pushed back to the bowler
92.3 Patel to Collingwood, no run, pitches outside off again but this
one holds its line, left alone. still bowling slightly short.
92.4 Patel to Collingwood, no run, fuller this time, pitches just
outside off and shapes in, played confidently to mid-off
92.5 Patel to Collingwood, no run, slips in a bouncer and Collingwood
sways away with ease.
92.6 Patel to Collingwood, one run, fuller, attempted yorker, swing in
late, Collingwood turns it away to long leg. Very well played. He
takes his left foot from the line of the ball.
End of over 93 (1 run) England 284/3
MM Patel 20-3-50-0 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 18* (49b 2x4) A Flintoff 21* (42b 3x4 1x6)
Dravid turns to Harbhajan now.
93.1 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, two runs, flighted outside off,
turning in, moves back and cuts it late to third man
93.2 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, Similar ball, this time
pushed back down the track
93.3 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, fuller but on the middle
and leg line, turning, Collingwood stretches forward and pads it
away
93.4 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, on the off stump, turning
in, moves forward and defends
93.5 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, tossed up and fuller,
patted away to the off side
93.6 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, one run, pitches on the middle and
turning in, Collingwood moves back and turns it behind squareleg
End of over 94 (3 runs) England 287/3
Harbhajan Singh 21-3-71-1 (1nb) - Tata End
PD Collingwood 21* (55b 2x4) A Flintoff 21* (42b 3x4 1x6)
The new ball has been taken
94.1 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, The red cherry landes on the middle
and swing inand Collingwood gets rapped
94.2 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, pitches on the off stump and curves
in and gets rapped on the back foot and dhoni takes it on the
full. A stifled appeal. That looked close.
94.3 Pathan to Collingwood, one run, worked away to the vacant midwicket
94.4 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, pitches on the middle and shapes in
slightly, pushed to mid-on
94.5 Pathan to Flintoff, SIX, oh ho!a boncer and flintoff hooks it
nonchalantly and send it flying over the ropes. Fabulous shot.
94.6 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, fuller, Flintoff comes forward and
pushes it to the off side
End of over 95 (7 runs) England 294/3
IK Pathan 12-1-60-0 - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 22* (58b 2x4) A Flintoff 27* (45b 3x4 2x6)
95.1 Patel to Collingwood, no run, well-directed bouncer, Collingwood
thinks about hooking but pulls out and sways away
95.2 Patel to Collingwood, no run, outside off,left alone
95.3 Patel to Collingwood, no run, pitches on a good length, just
outside off and holds its line, leftalone
95.4 Patel to Collingwood, no run, slightly short of a length and kicks
up and also nips back in a bit. Collingwood jumps up and keeps it
down
95.5 Patel to Collingwood, no run, pitches outisde off and comes in with
the angle, not much, collingwood moves back and across and leaves
it
95.6 Patel to Collingwood, one run, Snorter! Short and kicking up
ferociously, straight at the throat of Collingwood who fends it
off ungainly, taking his eys off the ball. the ball pops up off
the glove to short fine leg
End of over 96 (1 run) England 295/3
MM Patel 21-3-51-0 (1nb) - Tata End
PD Collingwood 23* (64b 2x4) A Flintoff 27* (45b 3x4 2x6)
96.1 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, outside off, doesnt come back in,
left alone
96.2 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, this one shapes back in, Collingwood
plays it carefully back to the bowler
96.3 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, outside off stump, covers the line
and lets it go
96.4 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, fuller and swinging in, Collingwood
pushes at it without proper foot movement, mistimes and the ball
runs to mid-on
96.5 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, angling away, left alone
96.6 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, slightly short and outside off,
Collingwood goes back and think about a shot but pulls out, Dhoni
collects.
End of over 97 (maiden) England 295/3
IK Pathan 13-2-60-0 - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 27* (45b 3x4 2x6) PD Collingwood 23* (70b 2x4)
It's a very hot and humid day here and the batsmen take a quick
drinks break.
97.1 Patel to Flintoff, wide: no run, bouncer, sailing over the top
97.1 Patel to Flintoff, no run
97.2 Patel to Flintoff, no run, on the off stump line, pushes to the off
side
97.3 Patel to Flintoff, two runs, fuller, drives it on the up through
the covers
97.4 Patel to Flintoff, no run, dropped! on a length, just outside off
stump and holds it line, Flintoff moves back and pushes hard at it
and the edge flies to left of Sehwag, standing at second slip, and
he drops it.
97.5 Patel to Flintoff, one run, dropped again! butter fingers! fuller
outside off stump, Flintoff drives and the outside edge flies to
the left of Kumble ,at gully, who fails to hold on.
97.6 Patel to Collingwood, no run, on the of stump, Collingwood comes
forward and defends it away.
End of over 98 (4 runs) England 299/3
MM Patel 22-3-55-0 (1w 1nb) - Tata End
A Flintoff 30* (50b 3x4 2x6) PD Collingwood 23* (71b 2x4)
Drinks have been taken and what a over it was. Two chances, back to
back and India play perfect hosts.
98.1 Pathan to Flintoff, no run
98.2 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, ona length, outside off stump, covers
the line and lets it go to Dhoni
98.3 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, slightly short of a length, on the off
stump, pushed back down the track
98.4 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, on the off stump line, left foot comes
out and defended away to the off side
98.5 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, full toss outside off but that swung in
late, Flintoff drives but the swing beats him, the inside edge is
stopped bythe diving Dhoni
98.6 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, outisde off, left alone
End of over 99 (maiden) England 299/3
IK Pathan 14-3-60-0 - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 23* (71b 2x4) A Flintoff 30* (56b 3x4 2x6)
99.1 Patel to Collingwood, no run, Short down the leg sdie, ducked
99.2 Patel to Collingwood, no run, fuller and Collingwood goes back to
the back footand worked to short leg
first warning to Munaf for running onto the danger area
99.3 Patel to Collingwood, no run, outise off , left alone
99.4 Patel to Collingwood, no run, on the off, played down to gully
99.5 Patel to Collingwood, no run, slightly short and on the elg stump
line, tries to pull, doesn't make proper contact, underedge rolls
to short leg
99.6 Patel to Collingwood, no run, slightly pitched u, outside off, left
alone
End of over 100 (maiden) England 299/3
MM Patel 23-4-55-0 (1w 1nb) - Tata End
A Flintoff 30* (56b 3x4 2x6) PD Collingwood 23* (77b 2x4)
100.1 Pathan to Flintoff, one run, 300 up! on the middle stump line,
turned to the vacant midwicket area.
100.2 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, on a length on the off stump line,
moves back and across and defends
100.3 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, bouncer but way too short,
Collingwood ducks under it comfortably
100.4 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, just outside off, going with the
angle, Collingwood moves across and pushes it to the off side
100.5 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, slightly wide outside off this time,
left alone
100.6 Pathan to Collingwood, two runs, on the legs, turned away through
the vacantmidwicket area and they take two before Wasim Jaffer
runs in from long leg
End of over 101 (3 runs) England 302/3
IK Pathan 15-3-63-0 - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 31* (57b 3x4 2x6) PD Collingwood 25* (82b 2x4)
101.1 Patel to Flintoff, no run, fuller, on the off stump line, pushed
back down the track
101.2 Patel to Flintoff, no run, outside off, Flintoff watches it
carefully and lets it go
101.3 Patel to Flintoff, FOUR, on al ength, outside off, width provided
and Flintoff crashes it on the up through the covers
101.4 Patel to Flintoff, no run, drives it straight to covers
101.5 Patel to Flintoff, no run, short of length, outside off, Flintoff
shoulders his arms and lets it go to Dhoni
101.6 Patel to Flintoff, SIX, bit of drama there! bouncer and hooked away
by Flintoff, the ball flies to Irfan Pathan, at deep fine leg, who
runs back a bit and catches the ball but .. crosses over the ropes
in the process!
End of over 102 (10 runs) England 312/3
MM Patel 24-4-65-0 (1w 1nb) - Tata End
PD Collingwood 25* (82b 2x4) A Flintoff 41* (63b 4x4 3x6)
102.1 Pathan to Collingwood, no run
102.2 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, outside off, left alone
102.3 Pathan to Collingwood, one run, tunred to the on side
102.4 Pathan to Flintoff, no run
102.5 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, on the off stump, pushed back down the
track
102.6 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, fuller, just outside off stump, opens
the face of the bat and runs it down to gully where Kumble fields
End of over 103 (1 run) England 313/3
IK Pathan 16-3-64-0 - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 26* (85b 2x4) A Flintoff 41* (66b 4x4 3x6)
Flintoff has had a charmed life, 3 catches gone down and all of
them off the unlucky Munaf Patel
Kumble has been given a bowl now. hmm.. must have been very
tempting to give another over to Munaf but he must be a tired man
now.
103.1 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, on the off, pushed to covers
103.2 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, on the middle, sliding in a bit,
pushed back to the bowler
103.3 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, flighted this time, just outside
off, stretches forward and pushes it to covers
103.4 Kumble to Collingwood, FOUR, dances down the track to loft it and
gets beaten by the spin and the bounce and the ball flies over the
slips to the third man fence. it's all going England's way today!
103.5 Kumble to Collingwood, one run, worked away to the on side
103.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, fuller and on the off and middle stump
line, comes forward and pushes it back down the track.
End of over 104 (5 runs) England 318/3
A Kumble 26-5-60-0 - Tata End
PD Collingwood 31* (90b 3x4) A Flintoff 41* (67b 4x4 3x6)
104.1 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, outside off, left alone
104.2 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, pitches on the middle and shapes in
ever so slightly, worked away to midwicket
104.3 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, delivered from round the wickets. a
bouncer and Collingwood sways away
104.4 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, delivered from wide of the crease,
angling in, pushed out on the off side
104.5 Pathan to Collingwood, no run
104.6 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, pitches on the off stump, angling
away (this one was bowled from over the wickets) and Collingwood
covers the line and plays it back to the bowler
End of over 105 (maiden) England 318/3
IK Pathan 17-4-64-0 - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 41* (67b 4x4 3x6) PD Collingwood 31* (96b 3x4)
105.1 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, flighted on the middle and leg stump
line. flintoff stretches forward, bat in front of the pads and
defends it away to the on side
105.2 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, on the off stump, defended away
105.3 Kumble to Flintoff, FOUR, slightly short and Flintoff pulls it to
the midwicket fence, rather disdainfully
105.4 Kumble to Flintoff, FOUR, flatter and fuller, Flintoff just keeps
his left foot out and hoicks it over midwicket!
105.5 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, on the middle and sliding in, pushed
away
105.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, slower and on the middle and leg stump
line, flicks it away but is unable to keep it down and the ball
almost carries to the midwicket.
End of over 106 (8 runs) England 326/3
A Kumble 27-5-68-0 - Tata End
PD Collingwood 31* (96b 3x4) A Flintoff 49* (73b 6x4 3x6)
Sreesanth is in now
106.1 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, fuller, around off stump line,
driven to covers
106.2 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, outside off, collingwood moves
back and across, covers the line and shoulders his arms
106.3 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, Fuller and outside off, no swing
but, left alone
106.4 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, fuller and on the middle, and the
ball straightened after hitting the seam and Collingwood adjusts
well and plays it to midon
106.5 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, bouncer attempted.well outside
off and didnt kick up alarmingly, left alone
106.6 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, on a length at the off stump,
played back down the track
End of over 107 (maiden) England 326/3
S Sreesanth 18-5-51-2 (1w) - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 49* (73b 6x4 3x6) PD Collingwood 31* (102b 3x4)
107.1 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, on the middle stump, pushed back
107.2 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, flighted on the leg stump, Flintoff
tries to turn it across but doesnt connect properly
107.3 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, stumping chance missed! lovely delivery
on the off and middle stump line, Flintoff jumps out to loft, but
gets beaten by the spin but it bounces high and Dhoni fails to
gather cleanly
107.4 Kumble to Flintoff, no run
107.5 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, on the off stump, pushed to yuvraj at
point
107.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, on the middle and leg stump line,
turned away to squareleg
End of over 108 (maiden) England 326/3
A Kumble 28-6-68-0 - Tata End
PD Collingwood 31* (102b 3x4) A Flintoff 49* (79b 6x4 3x6)
108.1 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, surprise surprise a catch has
been taken! pitched outside off, fuller and moving away after
hitting the seam and takes the edge. Dhoni dives to his right and
hold your breath.. holds on.
108.2 Sreesanth to Collingwood, OUT: surprise surprise a catch has been
taken! pitched outside off, fuller and moving away after hitting
the seam and takes the edge. Dhoni dives to his right and hold
your breath.. holds on.
England 326/4, Partnership of 84
PD Collingwood c Dhoni b Sreesanth 31 (104b 3x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 49* (79b 6x4 3x6) S Sreesanth 18.2-5-51-3 (1w)
108.3 Sreesanth to Shah, legbye: one run
108.4 Sreesanth to Flintoff, no run, played it down to gully
108.5 Sreesanth to Flintoff, one run, turned to midwicket and fifty up!
108.6 Sreesanth to Shah, no run
End of over 109 (2 runs) England 328/4
S Sreesanth 19-5-52-3 (1w) - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 50* (81b 6x4 3x6) OA Shah 50* (99b 8x4)
109.1 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, pushed back to the bowler
109.2 Kumble to Flintoff, OUT: flighted on the middle and leg stump line,
Flintoff hoicks it over midwicket , against the turn, but is
unable to keep it down and Tendulkar, at deep midwicket, takes the
catch
England 328/5, Partnership of 2
A Flintoff c Tendulkar b Kumble 50 (83b 6x4 3x6)
OA Shah 50* (99b 8x4) A Kumble 28.2-6-68-1
Two quick wickets and India are back into the game. they have the
foot in the door now.
109.3 Kumble to Jones, no run
109.4 Kumble to Jones, no run
109.5 Kumble to Jones, no run, on the off stump and turning away. jones
pushes at it, doesn't make contact
109.6 Kumble to Jones, no run
End of over 110 (maiden) England 328/5
A Kumble 29-7-68-1 - Tata End
OA Shah 50* (99b 8x4) GO Jones 0* (4b)
110.1 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, outside off, left alone
110.2 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, pitches on a good length and holds its
line, left alone
110.3 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, on the off stump line, Shah comes
forward and plays it away to the off side
110.4 Sreesanth to Shah, FOUR, short and on the of stump, moves back and
pulls it the midwicket fence
110.5 Sreesanth to Shah, no run
110.6 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, full on the off, driven to covers
End of over 111 (4 runs) England 332/5
S Sreesanth 20-5-56-3 (1w) - Garware Pavilion End
GO Jones 0* (4b) OA Shah 54* (105b 9x4)
111.1 Kumble to Jones, no run, fuller on the off stump, driven back to
the bowler
111.2 Kumble to Jones, no run, worked away to the vacant midwicket
111.3 Kumble to Jones, one run, worked away to the vacant midwicket
111.4 Kumble to Shah, no run, bowled with slight round-armish action, the
ball tunrs a bit after pitching on the middle but Shah is equal to
the task.
111.5 Kumble to Shah, no run, bowled with slight round-armish action, the
ball tunrs a bit after pitching on the middle but Shah is equal to
the task.
111.6 Kumble to Shah, no run, on the middle again, leans forward and this
time offers the full face of the bat
End of over 112 (1 run) England 333/5
A Kumble 30-7-69-1 - Tata End
GO Jones 1* (7b) OA Shah 54* (108b 9x4)
112.1 Sreesanth to Jones, OUT: full outside off and holding its line,
Jones drives at i, leading ege held by Kumble at Gully
England 333/6, Partnership of 5
GO Jones c Kumble b Sreesanth 1 (8b 0x4 0x6)
OA Shah 54* (108b 9x4) S Sreesanth 20.1-5-56-4 (1w)
112.2 Sreesanth to Udal, no run
112.3 Sreesanth to Udal, FOUR, full outside off, pushes hard at it, edge
runs through the gap between slips and gully
112.4 Sreesanth to Udal, FOUR, on the legs, flicked away to midwicket
112.5 Sreesanth to Udal, no run
112.6 Sreesanth to Udal, wide: no run, Bouncer, sails over the top. wide
called
112.6 Sreesanth to Udal, bye: two runs, outside off, Dhoni doesn't gather
cleanly
End of over 113 (15 runs) England 348/6
S Sreesanth 21-5-65-4 (2w) - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 54* (108b 9x4) SD Udal 8* (5b 2x4)
113.1 Kumble to Shah, one run, turned to on side
113.2 Kumble to Udal, no run
113.3 Kumble to Udal, no run, on the off stump, pushed away
113.4 Kumble to Udal, no run, topspinner, pushed back
113.5 Kumble to Udal, no run, full toss on the middle and leg, tries to
work across the line, mistimes, leading edge rolsl back to the
bowler
113.6 Kumble to Udal, no run, flighted on the off, played back down the
track
End of over 114 (1 run) England 349/6
A Kumble 31-7-70-1 - Tata End
OA Shah 55* (109b 9x4) SD Udal 8* (10b 2x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
Indians have come back well in this session despite some sweaty
palms and butter fingers. Munaf Patel started it off with some
impressive bowling before Sreesanth was rewarded for some good old
line and length bowling
114.1 Patel to Shah, no run, bouncer that doesn't get up too high , Shah
ducks under it
114.2 Patel to Shah, no run, fuller this time, on the off stump, comes
forward, bat and pad together, and pushes it ot the off side
114.3 Patel to Shah, one run, sliding down the leg side, worked away to
fine-leg
114.4 Patel to Udal, no run, delivered from slightly wide of the crease,
full and anglin towards middle stump, driven to mid-on
114.5 Patel to Udal, no run, a 75.3 mph bouncer, udal ducks into it
114.6 Patel to Udal, no run, on a length, just outside off and comin in
with the angle, udal hops back and pushes it to the on side
End of over 115 (-3 runs) England 346/6
MM Patel 25-4-66-0 (1w 1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 56* (112b 9x4) SD Udal 8* (13b 2x4)
There is a slip, silly point and a short leg for Anil Kumble
115.1 Kumble to Shah, one run, slightly short on the off stump, Shahs
goes back and pushes it past point
115.2 Kumble to Udal, no run, huge appeal. Pitches on the middle ,
straightens and raps him on the pads as he attempts to sweep it.
Good shout.
115.3 Kumble to Udal, no run
115.4 Kumble to Udal, one run, on the middle and leg stump line, drives
and the inside edge rolls to squareleg
115.5 Kumble to Shah, no run, on the middle, stretches forward and plays
it back down the track
115.6 Kumble to Shah, one run, floated on the leg stump line, worked away
to midwicket
End of over 116 (3 runs) England 349/6
A Kumble 32-7-73-1 - Tata End
OA Shah 58* (115b 9x4) SD Udal 9* (16b 2x4)
That was a good shout. Pitched and straightened but umpire Hair
didn't agree.
116.1 Patel to Shah, FOUR, fuller and driven away and Munaf fails to stop
it, a lazy attempt to stop with the foot and the ball runs down to
the long-off boundary
116.2 Patel to Shah, no run, on the off stump, pushed to the off side
116.3 Patel to Shah, no run, fuller and homing in on the off stump, Shah
offers the full face of the bat and pushes it to covers
116.4 Patel to Shah, no run, Just outside off stump again, shah attempts
to cut but misses
116.5 Patel to Shah, no run, on a length, just outside off, covers the
line and defends
116.6 Patel to Shah, one run, overpitched outside off stump, driven to
mid-off and a quick single taken, and they almost think of taking
another run on the overthrow but don't as Dhoni backs up the Irfan
throw
End of over 117 (5 runs) England 354/6
MM Patel 26-4-71-0 (1w 1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 63* (121b 10x4) SD Udal 9* (16b 2x4)
117.1 Kumble to Shah, no run, tossed on the off stump, leans forward and
pushes it back down the track
117.2 Kumble to Shah, no run, on the middle aned leg stump line, worked
away to the on side
117.3 Kumble to Shah, one run, flighted on the middle, swept
117.4 Kumble to Udal, no run, on the off stump, sliding in a bit, Udal
keeps it away
117.5 Kumble to Udal, no run, Slightly quicker this time, outside off and
Udal pushes it to point
117.6 Kumble to Udal, no run, slower and on the legs, Udal comes forward,
and works it to the on side
End of over 118 (1 run) England 355/6
A Kumble 33-7-74-1 - Tata End
OA Shah 64* (124b 10x4) SD Udal 9* (19b 2x4)
Shah is predominantly a bottom-handed player. He stands with his
bat raised, almost parallel to the ground, and leans forward
towards his left shoulder.
118.1 Patel to Shah, no run, fuller on the off stump, drives straight
powerfully but unluckily for Shah, it crashes into the stumps at
the other end.
118.2 Patel to Shah, no run, on a good length, outside off stump, Shah
doesn't move back and across, just shuffles a bit and pushes his
bat at it and the ball runs to point
118.3 Patel to Shah, one run, short one, pulled away to deep midwicket
Two slips and a gully for Shaun Udal
118.4 Patel to Udal, no run, overpitched on the off stump, coming in with
the angle, Udal stands tall and drives it to mid-on
118.5 Patel to Udal, OUT: Full and angling in, Udal thrusts his left foot
across and tries to play around his front pad, misses and gets
rapped. Huge appeal and is given. Must have clipped the leg stump
England 356/7, Partnership of 23
SD Udal lbw b Patel 9 (21b 2x4 0x6)
OA Shah 65* (127b 10x4) MM Patel 26.5-4-72-1 (1w 1nb)
118.6 Patel to Hoggard, OUT: full and swinging in; that dipped in late
and quick, Hoggard plays outside the line and his furniture is
disturbed. Two in two, Munaf and India on fire!
England 356/8, Partnership of 0
MJ Hoggard b Patel 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 119 (1 run) England 356/8
MM Patel 27-4-72-2 (1w 1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 65* (127b 10x4)
119.1 Kumble to Shah, no run
119.2 Kumble to Shah, no run, pitched on the leg stump, pushed away to
the on side
119.3 Kumble to Shah, no run, dances down the track and drives it to mid-
on
119.4 Kumble to Shah, no run, flighted on the middle and leg, worked to
the on side
119.5 Kumble to Shah, one run, on the middle and leg stump line again,
that bottom hand comes into the picutre, worked away to the
squareleg
119.6 Kumble to Anderson, no run, googly! pitches on the off stump and
breaks away but Anderson, a left-hand batsman, picks it and
shoulders arms
End of over 120 (1 run) England 357/8
A Kumble 34-7-75-1 - Tata End
OA Shah 66* (132b 10x4) JM Anderson 0* (1b)
Munaf Patel is on a hattrick here! What will he bowl, another one
of those in-swingin stuff or will he take it away?
120.1 Patel to Shah, no run, Full on the off stump line, doesnt swing in,
driven back
120.2 Patel to Shah, no run, bouncer this time. Shah ducks under it
120.3 Patel to Shah, no run, 82.5mph delivery, angling in on the middle
stump, played to on side
120.4 Patel to Shah, FOUR, full and outside offstump, overpitched in
fact, driven powerfully away and there is some exchange of words
between Munaf and Shah
120.5 Patel to Shah, one run, just came in a touch from outside off,
Shahs taps it close on the off side and they take a quick single
120.6 Patel to Anderson, no run, Delivered from round the wickets. came
in with the angle after pitching outside off stump. Anderson plays
inside the line and gets beaten
End of over 121 (5 runs) England 362/8
MM Patel 28-4-77-2 (1w 1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 71* (137b 11x4) JM Anderson 0* (2b)
121.1 Kumble to Shah, no run, outside off stump, fuller one, played away
to the off side
121.2 Kumble to Shah, no run, flatter and quicker on the middle stump
line, pushed back down the track
121.3 Kumble to Shah, no run, slightly slower, on the middle stump,
pushed to on side
121.4 Kumble to Shah, one run, pitched on the leg, full again, Shah uses
his bottom hand and works it on side
121.5 Kumble to Anderson, no run
121.6 Kumble to Anderson, no run
End of over 122 (1 run) England 363/8
A Kumble 35-7-76-1 - Tata End
OA Shah 72* (141b 11x4) JM Anderson 0* (4b)
122.1 Patel to Shah, no run, on the middle and leg, played back
122.2 Patel to Shah, no run, full and on the legs, defended
122.3 Patel to Shah, no run, yorker , flicked to fineleg but they decide
against taking a single
122.4 Patel to Shah, FOUR, sliding down the leg side, flicked to long leg
122.5 Patel to Shah, no run, moves away from the stumps, Munaf flings it
around of stump area, fuller in length, jabbed awa to point. Shah
is after some quick runs here
122.6 Patel to Shah, no run, full and driven back to the bowler.
End of over 123 (4 runs) England 367/8
MM Patel 29-4-81-2 (1w 1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
JM Anderson 0* (4b) OA Shah 76* (147b 12x4)
123.1 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, no run, pitching on middle and turning
away. Anderson tries to cut and misses.
123.2 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, no run, straighter line on middle and
leg. Defended on the front foot.
123.3 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, no run, played back down the pitch on
the front foot.
123.4 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, legbye: one run, outside leg stump.
Clips the pad for a single to short fine leg.
123.5 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, one run, clipped off the pads for a single
behind square.
123.6 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, no run, angling into Anderson from
round the wicket. Defended on the front foot.
End of over 124 (2 runs) England 369/8
Harbhajan Singh 22-3-72-1 (1nb) - Tata End
OA Shah 77* (148b 12x4) JM Anderson 0* (9b)
Anil Kumble comes back into the attack. Bowling over the wicket to
Shah.
124.1 Kumble to Shah, no run, defended on the front foot on the leg side.
124.2 Kumble to Shah, no run, played to the short leg fielder on the back
foot.
124.3 Kumble to Shah, no run, pushed through quicker. Defended on the
back foot on the off side.
124.4 Kumble to Shah, one run, on off stump. shah opens the face and
plays it behind square on the off side.
124.5 Kumble to Anderson, no run, wide outside off stump. Anderson pokes
at it and gets beaten.
124.6 Kumble to Anderson, two runs, clipped off the pads to midwicket for
two.
End of over 125 (3 runs) England 372/8
A Kumble 36-7-79-1 - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 78* (152b 12x4) JM Anderson 2* (11b)
125.1 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, defended to point on the back
foot.
125.2 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, pushed through flatter on middle
stump. Shah goes back and defends.
125.3 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, (noball) SIX, lofted down the ground over
long on for a six. Shah premeditated stepping down and once he
heard the no ball call he freed his arms for his first six.
125.3 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, FOUR, glanced down to the third man fence
for four
125.4 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run
125.5 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run
125.6 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run
End of over 126 (11 runs) England 383/8
Harbhajan Singh 23-3-83-1 (2nb) - Tata End
JM Anderson 2* (11b) OA Shah 88* (159b 13x4 1x6)
126.1 Kumble to Anderson, no run, defended on the front foot
126.2 Kumble to Anderson, no run, flighted outside off stump, covers the
line and lets it go
126.3 Kumble to Anderson, no run
126.4 Kumble to Anderson, two runs, tossed up just outsidee off inviting
a drive, Anderson obliges, drives it against the spin through
covers. (Kumble is bowling from round the wickets)
126.5 Kumble to Anderson, no run, comes forward and pushes it to off side
126.6 Kumble to Anderson, no run, outside off and holds its line, left
alone
End of over 127 (2 runs) England 385/8
A Kumble 37-7-81-1 - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 88* (159b 13x4 1x6) JM Anderson 4* (17b)
127.1 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, Flighted on the off stump line,
pushed back to the bowler
127.2 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, no run, comes down the track, harbhajan
holds it back and Shah adjusts and defend it away
127.3 Harbhajan Singh to Shah, OUT: great catch! flatter and the one that
held its line, Shah pushes hard at it, front of his body and the
edge flies to the right of Dravid, at first slip, who dives to his
right to come up with a great catch
England 385/9, Partnership of 29
OA Shah c Dravid b Harbhajan Singh 88 (162b 13x4 1x6)
JM Anderson 4* (17b) Harbhajan Singh 23.3-3-83-2 (2nb)
127.4 Harbhajan Singh to Panesar, no run
Wonderful debut from Shah;aggressive throughout, played the
spinners with panache and the seamers with assurance.
127.5 Harbhajan Singh to Panesar, no run, on the legs, pushed away
127.6 Harbhajan Singh to Panesar, no run
End of over 128 (maiden) England 385/9
Harbhajan Singh 24-4-83-2 (2nb) - Tata End
JM Anderson 4* (17b) MS Panesar 0* (3b)
128.1 Kumble to Anderson, no run, googly with the two-fingered grip,
anderson pokes at it, misses and is beaten
128.2 Kumble to Anderson, no run, another googly, thisa looping one that
pitched outside leg and broke in, anderson adjusts and keeps it
away
128.3 Kumble to Anderson, no run, comes forward and pushes it back
128.4 Kumble to Anderson, no run, flightd on the off stump, stretches
forward and smothers the spin
128.5 Kumble to Anderson, one run, sliding down the leg side, worked away
to fineleg
128.6 Kumble to Panesar, no run, beaten! a well-flighted googly on the
off stump and Panesar is drawn forward. he pushes at it and is
beaten as the ball spins away
End of over 129 (1 run) England 386/9
A Kumble 38-7-82-1 - Garware Pavilion End
JM Anderson 5* (22b) MS Panesar 0* (4b)
129.1 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, no run, just outside off stump, fuller
and pushed away to point
129.2 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, one run, dropped! flighted on the
middle and leg stump line and sstraightened, pushes hard at it, he
inside edge flies through the hands of yuvraj Singh at short leg.
hard chance.
129.3 Harbhajan Singh to Panesar, no run
129.4 Harbhajan Singh to Panesar, one run, worked away to the on side
129.5 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, no run, Delivered from round, a doosra
that comes in sharply and raps Anderson the back pad, as he tries
to cut, but maybe little too high.
129.6 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, one run
End of over 130 (3 runs) England 389/9
Harbhajan Singh 25-4-86-2 (2nb) - Tata End
JM Anderson 7* (26b) MS Panesar 1* (6b)
130.1 Kumble to Anderson, no run, just outside off stump, defended away
130.2 Kumble to Anderson, no run, quicker one that pitched on the middle
and kept going with the angle, Anderson moves back and taps it
down
130.3 Kumble to Anderson, one run, sliding down the leg side, worked away
behind square
130.4 Kumble to Panesar, no run, tossed on the off stump line, pushed
back to the bolwer
130.5 Kumble to Panesar, no run, flighted outside of stump, fuller,
pushed to point
130.6 Kumble to Panesar, one run, on the off stump, pushes with soft
hands, the outside edge runs past the slip
End of over 131 (2 runs) England 391/9
A Kumble 39-7-84-1 - Garware Pavilion End
MS Panesar 2* (9b) JM Anderson 8* (29b)
two slips, a silly point and a short leg for Harbhajan
131.1 Harbhajan Singh to Panesar, no run, floated up on the off stump,
turning away, Panesar pushes at it, the outside edge falls short
of the slips
131.2 Harbhajan Singh to Panesar, legbye: one run, goes for a sweep shot,
misses and ball runs to fineleg area
131.3 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, no run
131.4 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, two runs, comes forward and drives it
131.5 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, one run, flighted on the middle and
the leg stump, worked away past Yuvraj Singh at short leg
131.6 Harbhajan Singh to Panesar, no run, full and homing in on the leg
stump, Panesar tries to whip it away, misses and the ball rebounds
off the boot to short leg
End of over 132 (4 runs) England 395/9
Harbhajan Singh 26-4-89-2 (2nb) - Tata End
JM Anderson 11* (32b) MS Panesar 2* (12b)
Sreesanth has been pressed into the attack now
132.1 Sreesanth to Anderson, three runs, overpitched, driven down the
ground and Munaf flings himself at midon but fails to stop the
ball completely and Tendular fetches it
132.2 Sreesanth to Panesar, no run, bouncer, ducked under
132.3 Sreesanth to Panesar, one run, full just outside off, Panesar
drives, gets the inside edge and runs down to fineleg
132.4 Sreesanth to Anderson, no run, outside off stump and this time it
holds its line, Anderson has a go, misses
132.5 Sreesanth to Anderson, no run, full and outside off stump, Anderson
tries to jab it, doesn't make contact
132.6 Sreesanth to Anderson, one run, 400 up for England! just a touch
outside off stump, Anderson opens the face of the bat and runs it
down to third man
End of over 133 (5 runs) England 400/9
S Sreesanth 22-5-70-4 (2w) - Garware Pavilion End
JM Anderson 15* (36b) MS Panesar 3* (14b)
Game is set to resume post the drinks interval.
Two slips, a silly point and a short leg for harbhajan
133.1 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, no run, full outside off , pused to
point
133.2 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, no run, quicker this time, goes for a
cut but misses
133.3 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, OUT: flighted on the off stump and
straightened a bit, Anderson comes forward and pushes at it and
plays outside the line a bit. The inside edge pops to Yuvraj
Singh, at short leg, who takes it.
England 400/10, Partnership of 15
JM Anderson c Yuvraj Singh b Harbhajan Singh 15 (39b 0x4 0x6)
MS Panesar 3* (14b) Harbhajan Singh 26.3-4-89-3 (2nb)
Match State: Innings Break
It will be interesting to see how Virender Sehwag andother Indian
batsmen go about their task on this pitch, which has started to
wear a bit.
0.1 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, some swing straightaway. started outside
off and kept moving away, left alone
And that prompts a change in field. Three slips has been joined by
a gully now
0.2 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, outside off stump again, Jaffer lets it
go
0.3 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, slightly short of length, outside off
stump, Jaffer shuffles across and leaves it alone
0.4 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, Direction still awry. starts outside off
stump and shapes away.
0.5 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, that's better. on a length, close to the
off stump, Jaffer comes forward and then lets it go
0.6 Hoggard to Jaffer, two runs, overpitched on the off stump, driven
through covers
End of over 1 (2 runs) India 2/0 (trail by 398 runs)
MJ Hoggard 1-0-2-0 - Garware Pavilion End
V Sehwag 0* (0b) W Jaffer 2* (6b)
1.1 Flintoff to Sehwag, no run, on target straightaway. Angling inon
the off stump and then goes away off the seam, Sehwag plays well
inside th line of the ball and Jones gathers it
1.2 Flintoff to Sehwag, no run, outside off again,left alone
1.3 Flintoff to Sehwag, no run, full on a driveable length and
straightens after pitching, Sehwag shoulders arms
1.4 Flintoff to Sehwag, no run, outside off again, Sehwag moves acros,
covers the line and lets it go
1.5 Flintoff to Sehwag, no run, pitches just outside off and shapes
away, left alone
1.6 Flintoff to Sehwag, no run, a bouncer and Sehwag ducks under it
End of over 2 (maiden) India 2/0 (trail by 398 runs)
A Flintoff 1-1-0-0 - Tata End
W Jaffer 2* (6b) V Sehwag 0* (6b)
2.1 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, fuller just outside off stump, Jaffer
comes forward and drives it to covers
2.2 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, pitched just short of a driveable length
and homes in on the off stump, Jaffer goes back and pushes it to
on side
2.3 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, just outside off, on a length, pushed to
covers
2.4 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, fuller this time, just outside off and
shaping away, Jaffer comes forward and lets it go
2.5 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, pitched just outside off stump, on a
length, and held its line and Jaffer, covers the line, and lets it
go
2.6 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, outside off,left alone
End of over 3 (maiden) India 2/0 (trail by 398 runs)
MJ Hoggard 2-1-2-0 - Garware Pavilion End
V Sehwag 0* (6b) W Jaffer 2* (12b)
Good over, on the corridor and jaffer was equal to the task.
3.1 Flintoff to Sehwag, no run, pitched on the middle and straightened.
Sehwag dead bats it
3.2 Flintoff to Sehwag, no run, pitches on the middle and slides down
the leg but Sehwag fails to clip it away
3.3 Flintoff to Sehwag, no run, and again. fuller and thuds into the
pad.
3.4 Flintoff to Sehwag, no run, pitches outside off stump and shapes
away, left alone
3.5 Flintoff to Sehwag, FOUR, pitched outside off, on a good length,
and nipped back in , Sehwag pushes at it with soft hands, thick
outside edge and the ball runs down tothirdman
3.6 Flintoff to Sehwag, no run, similar ball, this time the ball beats
the attempted jab, takes the inside edge and then rebounds off the
thigh pad and falls short of the wicketkeeper
End of over 4 (4 runs) India 6/0 (trail by 394 runs)
A Flintoff 2-1-4-0 - Tata End
W Jaffer 2* (12b) V Sehwag 4* (12b 1x4)
4.1 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run
4.2 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, outside off stump, left alone
4.3 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, pitches on a length on the off stump and
comes in with the angle, Jaffer pushes it to off side.
4.4 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, down the leg side, Jaffer tries to
glance but misses and Jones gathers i
4.5 Hoggard to Jaffer, one run, drifting to the pads, flicked off the
hips to long leg
4.6 Hoggard to Sehwag, one run, full just outsie off stump, Sehwag
moves forward and pushes it to point and they take a quick single.
and that's tea on the second day
End of over 5 (2 runs) India 8/0 (trail by 392 runs)
MJ Hoggard 3-1-4-0 - Garware Pavilion End
V Sehwag 5* (13b 1x4) W Jaffer 3* (17b)
Good short session of play. Flintoff and Hoggard, after a wayward
first over, homed in and around the corridor around the off stump
and the batsmen did well to keep their wickets intact.
Match State: Tea - Day 2
England players troop out for the post tea session and the Indian
batsmen have also joined them now.
5.1 Flintoff to Sehwag, one run, short of length on the off, pushed for
a single
5.2 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, beaten!just short of driveable length
and straightens after pitching, Jaffer is beaten on a defensive
prod
5.3 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, this one comes in with the angle,
pushed away to the one side
5.4 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, on a length and drifts to legs, pushed
away to the on side
5.5 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, just outside off stump, on a length and
bit of bounce there. Jaffer shapes up to play and then withdraws
The English fans are all up on their feet and cheering their team.
One girl is wearing a T-Shirt that screams "Freddie I want your
babies!"
5.6 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, on the off stump, Jaffer covers the
line and taps it away to the off side
End of over 6 (1 run) India 9/0 (trail by 391 runs)
A Flintoff 3-1-5-0 - Tata End
V Sehwag 6* (14b 1x4) W Jaffer 3* (22b)
6.1 Hoggard to Sehwag, OUT: gone! Snorter that kicked up from short of
length, Sehwag tries to fend it off, the ball spoons up to Owais
Shah, at first slip, who makes no mistake. Yet again a bouncer has
taken care of Sehwag.
India 9/1, Partnership of 9
V Sehwag c Shah b Hoggard 6 (15b 1x4 0x6)
W Jaffer 3* (22b) MJ Hoggard 3.1-1-4-1
He doesn't like to sway away. He gets into a position where he has
to play at it and that causes his downfall.
So Hoggard,his face covered up with sunblock cream has struck
early and England are on the offensive here.
6.2 Hoggard to Dravid, one run, drifting to the legs, flicked away to
long leg
6.3 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, pitched outside off stump and moved
away. Jaffer leaves it alone
6.4 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, fuller and homing in on the off stump,
Jaffer comes forward, bat and pad together, and dead bats it
6.5 Hoggard to Jaffer, FOUR, almost caught. full and swingin away from
a driveable length just outside off stump and Jaffer flashes at it
butth edge flies through the hands of a diving Strauss,at second
slip. a tough chance.
6.6 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run
End of over 7 (5 runs) India 14/1 (trail by 386 runs)
MJ Hoggard 4-1-9-1 - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 1* (1b) W Jaffer 7* (26b 1x4)
7.1 Flintoff to Dravid, two runs, drifting down leg, tucked away behind
square leg
7.2 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, bounce and bit of away movement.
Flintoff hits the deck,, outside off, and it kicks up and moves
away. Dravid watches it carefully and lets it go
7.3 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, lovely delivery, pitched on a length
around the off stump area and straightened after pitching, Dravid
was squared up. it takes the edge but falls well short of the
slips
7.4 Flintoff to Dravid, (noball) two runs, drifted down middle and leg
and Dravid jabs at it, the inside edge runs past square leg
7.4 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, full and pushed back down the track
7.5 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, on a lenght, coming in with the angle,
defended away to the on side
7.6 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, outside off, left alone
End of over 8 (5 runs) India 19/1 (trail by 381 runs)
A Flintoff 4-1-10-0 (1nb) - Tata End
W Jaffer 7* (26b 1x4) R Dravid 5* (8b)
8.1 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, on the off stump, Jaffer stands tall and
pushes it back down the track
8.2 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, on a length, coming in a bit, pushed
back
8.3 Hoggard to Jaffer, FOUR, drifting down the legside, flicked away to
fine leg
8.4 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, outside off, left alone
8.5 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, drifting on to the pads, Jaffer fails to
flick it away.
8.6 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, pitched on the middle and leg and seamed
out a bit, leaving Jaffer squard up. The outside edge runs to
point
End of over 9 (4 runs) India 23/1 (trail by 377 runs)
MJ Hoggard 5-1-13-1 - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 5* (8b) W Jaffer 11* (32b 2x4)
9.1 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, Short and rising, outside off stump,
Dravid drops down his wrists and sways away.
9.2 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, Another short ball, this time angling
in from the off, and Dravid adjusts and chooses to duck under
9.3 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, hits the deck, outside off stump, and
Dravid covers his off stump and shoulders arms
9.4 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, lovely delivery,fuller and homing inon
the off stump and shaped away at the last moment. Dravid who was
initially trying to play it to the on side, adjusts to the
movement and jabs it away
9.5 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, just outside off, on a length, pushed
to point
9.6 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, drifting down the leg side, tries to
flick but misses.
End of over 10 (maiden) India 23/1 (trail by 377 runs)
A Flintoff 5-2-10-0 (1nb) - Tata End
W Jaffer 11* (32b 2x4) R Dravid 5* (14b)
Anderson will have a bowl now
10.1 Anderson to Jaffer, no run, on the off stump, Jafer shuffles across
and offers the full face of the bat.
10.2 Anderson to Jaffer, no run, outside off, left alone
10.3 Anderson to Jaffer, no run, short of length and outside off, jaffer
covers his off stump and lets it go
10.4 Anderson to Jaffer, no run, on a length, outside off and bit of
bounce, Jaffer plays it away from his body, runs to point
10.5 Anderson to Jaffer, no run, outside off, left alone
The ball has gone out of shape and it is being changed now
10.6 Anderson to Jaffer, no run
End of over 11 (maiden) India 23/1 (trail by 377 runs)
JM Anderson 1-1-0-0 - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 5* (14b) W Jaffer 11* (38b 2x4)
Hoggard has changed ends
11.1 Hoggard to Dravid, one run
11.2 Hoggard to Jaffer, OUT: Short and rising but drifting down the leg,
Jaffer tries to pull out of a shot but it takes the gloves on it
way and Jones holds onto a good tumbling catch.
India 24/2, Partnership of 15
W Jaffer c Jones b Hoggard 11 (39b 2x4 0x6)
R Dravid 6* (15b) MJ Hoggard 5.2-1-14-2
India 24 for 2 and the old guard of Dravid and Tendulkar at the
crease. This will be really interesting. England on the attack -
three slips and a gully.
11.3 Hoggard to Tendulkar, no run, on a length, pitching on the off
stump and shaping away, Tendular thinks about playing but
withdraws at the last moment
11.4 Hoggard to Tendulkar, no run, pitches on the middle and then shapes
away a bit, squaring up Tendulkar, who however manages to play it
down
11.5 Hoggard to Tendulkar, no run, just outside off, left alone. Bit of
bounce there.
11.6 Hoggard to Tendulkar, no run, fuller and around the off stump,
Tendular thrusts his left foot across and offers the full face of
the bat.
End of over 12 (1 run) India 24/2 (trail by 376 runs)
MJ Hoggard 6-1-14-2 - Tata End
R Dravid 6* (15b) SR Tendulkar 0* (4b)
12.1 Anderson to Dravid, no run, fuller, on the middleand leg, driven to
mid-on
12.2 Anderson to Dravid, no run, bangs it short, just outside off stump,
Dravid tries to cut but is off-balanced and doesn't time it
properly, the ball rolls to covers.
12.3 Anderson to Dravid, no run, on the off stump, pushed away to point
12.4 Anderson to Dravid, no run, outside off, fuller and quicker, left
alone
12.5 Anderson to Dravid, no run, wide outside off, Dravid moves across,
covers the off stump and lets it go
12.6 Anderson to Dravid, no run, short of length, on the off stump,
Dravid gets up on his toes and taps it to point, wants a single,
Tendulkar doesn't and drinks has been called
End of over 13 (maiden) India 24/2 (trail by 376 runs)
JM Anderson 2-2-0-0 - Garware Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 0* (4b) R Dravid 6* (21b)
Match State: Drinks
So at the drinks in the post tea session on the second day India
trail by 376 runs with 8 wickets in hand.
13.1 Hoggard to Tendulkar, no run, drifting down the leg, Tendulkar
tries to flick it away but makes no contact.
13.2 Hoggard to Tendulkar, no run, short of length, on the off stump,
comes in with the angle, Tendulkar moves across and taps it down
on the side
13.3 Hoggard to Tendulkar, no run, bangs it short, bit too short, and
tendulkar ducks under it
13.4 Hoggard to Tendulkar, no run, another bouncer, again down the leg
and tendulkar ducks again
13.5 Hoggard to Tendulkar, no run, fuller this time, after pushing him
back in the previous two occasions, tendulkar drives straight to
mid-on
13.6 Hoggard to Tendulkar, no run, outside off and shaping away, left
alone. Tendulkar is yet to get off the mark
End of over 14 (maiden) India 24/2 (trail by 376 runs)
MJ Hoggard 7-2-14-2 - Tata End
R Dravid 6* (21b) SR Tendulkar 0* (10b)
14.1 Anderson to Dravid, no run, on a length, outside off, and left
alone by Dravid
14.2 Anderson to Dravid, no run, hits the deck outside off, the ball
kicks up from a short of length, Dravid gets up on his toes and
taps it down
14.3 Anderson to Dravid, two runs, similar ball but bit more width
offered and Dravid frees up his arms, cuts it to square point
14.4 Anderson to Dravid, no run, short of a length, pushed to covers
14.5 Anderson to Dravid, no run, short of length again and well outside
off, left alone
14.6 Anderson to Dravid, no run, short of length again, outside off,
Dravid drives on the up, straight to covers
End of over 15 (2 runs) India 26/2 (trail by 374 runs)
JM Anderson 3-2-2-0 - Garware Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 0* (10b) R Dravid 8* (27b)
Flintoff decides to have a bowl himself
15.1 Flintoff to Tendulkar, no run, full and homing in hte off stump,
Tendulkar pushes it to the right of point and wants a single but
Dravid sends him back.
15.2 Flintoff to Tendulkar, no run, on a length and angling in,
tendulkar tries to short-arm jab it away but doesnt make proper
contact
A leg gully has been moved in now
15.3 Flintoff to Tendulkar, no run, similar ball, this time Tendulkar
offers the full face of the bat and plays it straight
15.4 Flintoff to Tendulkar, one run, off the mark. Short of length,
Tendulkar moves back and across and just defends but it goes past
a diving Flintoff ot the mid-on and they take a single
15.5 Flintoff to Dravid, no run
15.6 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, fuller this time, Dravid comes forward
to defend
End of over 16 (1 run) India 27/2 (trail by 373 runs)
A Flintoff 6-2-11-0 (1nb) - Tata End
SR Tendulkar 1* (14b) R Dravid 8* (29b)
16.1 Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, banged in short and drifting down
leg, chest hig. Tendulkar moves back and across and just lets it
go
16.2 Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, on a length, outside off, pushes off
the back-foot to covers
16.3 Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, fuller and outside off, offering
width. Tendulkar plays a square drive off the back-fott but
straight to point
16.4 Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, full again but close to the off
stump, Tendulkar comes forward and lets it go
16.5 Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, short of length, moves back and
across and taps it down on the off side
16.6 Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside off, steered to
gully
End of over 17 (maiden) India 27/2 (trail by 373 runs)
JM Anderson 4-3-2-0 - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 8* (29b) SR Tendulkar 1* (20b)
17.1 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, full and straight, pushed back down the
track
17.2 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, slower this time, Dravid waits and then
pushes the ball back to the bowler
17.3 Flintoff to Dravid, (noball) no run, tucked away to square leg
17.3 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, full and just outside off, stretches
forward and plays it quietly to the off side
17.4 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, slower ball but Dravid picks it up and
pushes it back to the bowler
17.5 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, short of length and nips back in from
the off, gets rapped on the pads, a stifled appeal
17.6 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, on the off stump, pushed out to the
covers
End of over 18 (1 run) India 28/2 (trail by 372 runs)
A Flintoff 7-2-12-0 (2nb) - Tata End
SR Tendulkar 1* (20b) R Dravid 8* (36b)
18.1 Anderson to Tendulkar, OUT: short of length and holds its line,
well outside off stump but Tendulkar pushes at it ,away from his
body and nicks it behind. The little big man falls and England are
on a roll here.
India 28/3, Partnership of 4
SR Tendulkar c Jones b Anderson 1 (21b 0x4 0x6)
R Dravid 8* (36b) JM Anderson 4.1-3-2-1
18.2 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short and on the pads, Yuvraj Singh
gets off the mark with a superb flick off the hips
18.3 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short of a good length this time,
tries to drive but edge flies wide of gully, lucky escape for
Yuvraj, crowd comes alive as four more runs are scored
18.4 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short and pacy, Yuvraj sways out
of the way
Anderson cranking up some good pace here, Yuvraj showing his
counterattacking brilliance
18.5 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short and wide of off stump,
Yuvraj pokes straight to gully
18.6 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, no run, turned away to short midwicket
End of over 19 (8 runs) India 36/3 (trail by 364 runs)
JM Anderson 5-3-10-1 - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 8* (36b) Yuvraj Singh 8* (5b 2x4)
Successful over from Anderson that silenced the Wankhede crowd. Big
moment for the young Lancastrian
India in a spot of bother here. One must remember they are a
batsman short here
Panesar comes on now. England attack through spin
19.1 Panesar to Dravid, no run, flighted ball, defended cautiously
19.2 Panesar to Dravid, no run, slow again, Dravid pushes forward and
plays a text-book perfect defence
19.3 Panesar to Dravid, one run, short this time, on the leg side,
Dravid whips it away for an easy single
19.4 Panesar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, over the wicket to Yuvraj Singh,
but of spin off the rough, Yuvraj goes back, defends watchfully
19.5 Panesar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, pitches it on the rough outside
off stump again, yuvraj comes forward and pushes it to point
19.6 Panesar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, full toss on the off stump, driven
to mid-on.
End of over 20 (1 run) India 37/3 (trail by 363 runs)
MS Panesar 1-0-1-0 - Tata End
R Dravid 9* (39b) Yuvraj Singh 8* (8b 2x4)
20.1 Anderson to Dravid, one run
20.2 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a length on the off
stump, patted back dwon the track
20.3 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, no run, outside off, angling away, left
alone. Anderson is warned for running onto the danger area
20.4 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of length, yuvraj stands
tall and punches it to mid-on
Anderson goes round the wicket now
20.5 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, Glorious shot. Full and angling in,
Yuvraj stretches forward and plays a perfect cover drive.
20.6 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, no run, outside off stump, short of a
driveable length, Yuvraj allows it to go to Jones
End of over 21 (5 runs) India 42/3 (trail by 358 runs)
JM Anderson 6-3-15-1 - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 10* (40b) Yuvraj Singh 12* (13b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
21.1 Panesar to Dravid, FOUR, slightly short, Dravid picked it up early
and moved back, made room for himslef, and forced it through the
covers
21.2 Panesar to Dravid, no run, on the middle and leg, works it away to
the on side
21.3 Panesar to Dravid, no run, drifting down the legs, turned to the on
side
21.4 Panesar to Dravid, one run, flighted up this time, Dravid drives to
the left of mid-on and takes a single
21.5 Panesar to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, slightly short again, outside off,
Yuvraj backs away, making room for himself and cuts it behind
point
21.6 Panesar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, flatter and aimed at the rough
outside off stump. yuvraj comes forward and plays a perfect copy
book defence
End of over 22 (9 runs) India 51/3 (trail by 349 runs)
MS Panesar 2-0-10-0 - Tata End
R Dravid 15* (44b 1x4) Yuvraj Singh 16* (15b 4x4)
Shaun Udal, the other spinner, is being pressed into that attack
now.
22.1 Udal to Dravid, no run, tossed on the middle and leg, worked away
to the on side
22.2 Udal to Dravid, one run, pitched on the middle and turning away,
worked away behind square leg
22.3 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, driven to mid-on
22.4 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, one run, flighted on the middle and off,
driven to mid-off
22.5 Udal to Dravid, no run, outside off, Dravid goes back and pushes it
out to covers
22.6 Udal to Dravid, one run, tossed up on the middle and leg stump
line, Dravid leans forward and on-drives it to the right of the
mid-on
End of over 23 (3 runs) India 54/3 (trail by 346 runs)
SD Udal 1-0-3-0 - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 17* (48b 1x4) Yuvraj Singh 17* (17b 4x4)
23.1 Panesar to Dravid, no run, flighted just outside off stump, turning
away, Dravid lets it go
23.2 Panesar to Dravid, no run, drags it short this time, Dravid makes
room to cut, but hits right to Pietersen at covers.
23.3 Panesar to Dravid, no run, drags it short this time, Dravid makes
room to cut, but hits right to Pietersen at covers.
23.4 Panesar to Dravid, no run, tossed up on the middle, driven back to
the bowler
23.5 Panesar to Dravid, no run
23.6 Panesar to Dravid, no run, flighted on the middle and leg, worked
to the on side
End of over 24 (maiden) India 54/3 (trail by 346 runs)
MS Panesar 3-1-10-0 - Tata End
Yuvraj Singh 17* (17b 4x4) R Dravid 17* (54b 1x4)
24.1 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, delivered from round the wicket but
shorter in length, Yuvraj cuts it behind point
24.2 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, comes forward to defends
24.3 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, flighted on the middle and leg, Yuvraj,
with his high backlift, punches it past the bowler
24.4 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just outside off, turning away,
padded away
24.5 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, full toss and Yuvraj helps himself with
a four to long on boundary. driven along the ground
10 runs have come of this over so far.
24.6 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, Pitched on the leg stump and turns in
a bit, Yuvraj goes back and turns it to short fine leg
End of over 25 (10 runs) India 64/3 (trail by 336 runs)
SD Udal 2-0-13-0 - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 17* (54b 1x4) Yuvraj Singh 27* (23b 6x4)
25.1 Panesar to Dravid, no run, on a driveable length, just outside off,
Dravid stretches forward and pats it back to the bowler
25.2 Panesar to Dravid, no run, coming in with te arm this time, worked
away to the on side off the back foot
25.3 Panesar to Dravid, no run, quicker on the off stump, driven to
covers
25.4 Panesar to Dravid, no run, slower this time but flatter, Dravid
leans forward and taps it to silly point
25.5 Panesar to Dravid, no run, on the middle this time, Dravid chooses
to go back and plays it back to the bowler
25.6 Panesar to Dravid, no run, on the leg and middle, worked away to
short midwickt
End of over 26 (maiden) India 64/3 (trail by 336 runs)
MS Panesar 4-2-10-0 - Tata End
Yuvraj Singh 27* (23b 6x4) R Dravid 17* (60b 1x4)
Udal has been taken off the attack after the expensive last over
and Hoggard is in now
26.1 Hoggard to Yuvraj Singh, no run, outside off, left alone.
hoggard had taken out Yuvraj in the last Test, caught at short
cover
26.2 Hoggard to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of length, pushed to mid-
off and they take a single
26.3 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, fuller and angling in, Dravid comes
forward and makes contact in front of his pads
26.4 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, similar ball, again Dravid plays in
front of his left foot.
26.5 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, short pitched stuff on the off, Dravid
ducks under it
26.6 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, fuller this time, on the middle stump,
Dravid pats it back to the bowler
End of over 27 (1 run) India 65/3 (trail by 335 runs)
MJ Hoggard 8-2-15-2 - Garware Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 28* (25b 6x4) R Dravid 17* (64b 1x4)
27.1 Panesar to Yuvraj Singh, one run, quicker and flatter, and comes in
with the arm, worked away behind to fine leg
27.2 Panesar to Dravid, one run, drifting to the pads, turned away to
square leg
27.3 Panesar to Yuvraj Singh, one run, tossed up on the middle stump
line,
27.4 Panesar to Dravid, no run, on the middle and leg, Dravid pushes at
it, the outer edge runs to short fine leg
27.5 Panesar to Dravid, no run, drives it back to the bowler
27.6 Panesar to Dravid, no run, just short of driveable length and
Dravid goes back and forces it off the back foot, well fielded by
Pietersen at covers
End of over 28 (3 runs) India 68/3 (trail by 332 runs)
MS Panesar 5-2-13-0 - Tata End
Yuvraj Singh 30* (27b 6x4) R Dravid 18* (68b 1x4)
28.1 Hoggard to Yuvraj Singh, no run, on a length, just outside off
stump, inviting a drive but Yuvraj resists and lets it go
28.2 Hoggard to Yuvraj Singh, one run, Not this time. Drives it through
the off side but there is a sweeper cover. just a single
28.3 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, short of a length, Dravid gets up on his
toes and smothers it
28.4 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, banged into the deck again, Dravid, once
again, rises on his toes and plays it down
28.5 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, fuller this time, pitched on the off
stump and coming in with the angle. Dravid stretches forward, bat
in front of his pad and mkaes contact
28.6 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, slightly slower this time but the same
line and length and Dravid plays it back queitly
End of over 29 (1 run) India 69/3 (trail by 331 runs)
MJ Hoggard 9-2-16-2 - Garware Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 31* (29b 6x4) R Dravid 18* (72b 1x4)
29.1 Panesar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, flighted on the rough ,just
outside off stump, driven to mid-off
29.2 Panesar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, again on the rough and yuvraj
drives again
29.3 Panesar to Yuvraj Singh, one run, slightly shorter this time as
Monty holds it back a bit, yuvraj moves back and turns it behind
to fine leg
29.4 Panesar to Dravid, no run, drags it short and Dravid goes for a
pull but hits straight to Flintoff at midwicket
29.5 Panesar to Dravid, no run, slower and tossed up on the middle and
leg, patted away
29.6 Panesar to Dravid, no run
End of over 30 (1 run) India 70/3 (trail by 330 runs)
MS Panesar 6-2-14-0 - Tata End
Yuvraj Singh 32* (32b 6x4) R Dravid 18* (75b 1x4)
For Dravid Panesar goes round and targets the middle and leg stump
line while for Yuvraj, he stays over and hits the rough just
outside off stump
30.1 Hoggard to Yuvraj Singh, no run, slower one and fullish outside
off, Yuvraj waits and jabs it away to point
30.2 Hoggard to Yuvraj Singh, no run, pitched on the middle and goes
with the angle, Yuvraj opens the face of his bat and runs it to
point
30.3 Hoggard to Yuvraj Singh, no run, beaten! just short of length and
angles across Yuvraj, who pushes hard at it but doesn't make
contact
30.4 Hoggard to Yuvraj Singh, no run, slower ball and fuller in length,
Yuvraj drives it to mid-off.
30.5 Hoggard to Yuvraj Singh, no run, outside off, angling away, left
alone
30.6 Hoggard to Yuvraj Singh, no run, pitched on the off and moving
away, yuvraj lets it go
End of over 31 (maiden) India 70/3 (trail by 330 runs)
MJ Hoggard 10-3-16-2 - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 18* (75b 1x4) Yuvraj Singh 32* (38b 6x4)
Good stuff from Hoggard. The plan for Dravid is to trap him lbw ,
as he has a tendecny to thrust his left foot a bit too across and
then plays around it a bit, while for yuvraj, he is looking for a
edge or decieve him with a slower one
31.1 Panesar to Dravid, no run, outside off, turning away, left alone
31.2 Panesar to Dravid, no run, on the off stump, Dravid goes back and
pushes it back to the bowler
31.3 Panesar to Dravid, FOUR, drifts it to the legs,Dravid goes back and
flicks it in front of squareleg
31.4 Panesar to Dravid, no run
31.5 Panesar to Dravid, no run, on the middle and leg agian but quicker
andflatter, turned to short fine leg
31.6 Panesar to Dravid, no run, tossed on the off stump, stretches
forward and offers the full face of the bat
End of over 32 (4 runs) India 74/3 (trail by 326 runs)
MS Panesar 7-2-18-0 - Tata End
Yuvraj Singh 32* (38b 6x4) R Dravid 22* (81b 2x4)
Flintoff rests Hoggard and brings himself on
32.1 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just outside off, left alone
32.2 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, pitched on the middle, full and
angling away, driven to covers
Will Flintoff go round and try to take it away from Yuvraj?
32.3 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, well-directed bouncer, Yuvraj
ducks
32.4 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, banged in short again, this one
climbed chest high and Yuvraj stands tall and smothers it
32.5 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller and angling away, Yuvraj
thinks about driving but pulls out
32.6 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, banged in short and leaving
yuvraj who sways away
End of over 33 (maiden) India 74/3 (trail by 326 runs)
A Flintoff 8-3-12-0 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 22* (81b 2x4) Yuvraj Singh 32* (44b 6x4)
Shaun Udal, the offspinner, has been pressed into the attack. He
will bowl to Dravid with a slip and a short leg
33.1 Udal to Dravid, no run, tossed up on the off, driven back to the
bowler
33.2 Udal to Dravid, FOUR, sweeps from outside off in front of the
square
33.3 Udal to Dravid, no run, drives it to covers
33.4 Udal to Dravid, no run, floated on the off, pushed to covers
33.5 Udal to Dravid, two runs, once again swept from outside off, doesnt
make proper contact, the ball runs down to fine leg
33.6 Udal to Dravid, one run, drives but the insdie edge runs down to
long leg
End of over 34 (7 runs) India 81/3 (trail by 319 runs)
SD Udal 3-0-20-0 - Tata End
R Dravid 29* (87b 3x4) Yuvraj Singh 32* (44b 6x4)
34.1 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, pitches just a touch outside off stump,
on a driveable length, Dravid moves back a bit and pushes it back
to the bowler
34.2 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, on a length this time and coming in
with the angle, Dravid hurries back and pushes it down the track
34.3 Flintoff to Dravid, one run, on the middle and Dravid uses his
wrists to turn it to on side
34.4 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, good line and length, pitches on
the off stump and moves away, left alone
34.5 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, similar ball and again, Yuvraj
resists from driving, allows it to travel to Jones
34.6 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, pitched on the middle and angles
away, Yuvraj covers up his off stump and pushes it, close to the
body, to covers
End of over 35 (1 run) India 82/3 (trail by 318 runs)
A Flintoff 9-3-13-0 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 30* (90b 3x4) Yuvraj Singh 32* (47b 6x4)
35.1 Udal to Dravid, two runs, comes forward and takes it on the full
and turns it to deep midwicket
35.2 Udal to Dravid, no run, drags it short this time but Dravid fails
to put it away - hit straight to covers
35.3 Udal to Dravid, no run, goes back and pushes it back down the pitch
35.4 Udal to Dravid, no run, floated just outside off, stretchs forward
and pads it away
35.5 Udal to Dravid, FOUR, drags it short again but this time Dravid
makes him pay. he makes room and forces it through covers
35.6 Udal to Dravid, one run, comes forward and drives it to the right
of mid-on
End of over 36 (7 runs) India 89/3 (trail by 311 runs)
SD Udal 4-0-27-0 - Tata End
R Dravid 37* (96b 4x4) Yuvraj Singh 32* (47b 6x4)
36.1 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, Slower ball, comes out as a full toss,
Dravid turns it to midwicket and sets off fro a run but Yuvraj
doesn't respond and Dravid gets back into the crease just in time.
Umpire Hair refers it to upstairs. If it was a direct hit Dravid
would have beenout
36.2 Flintoff to Dravid, no run
There was a single there but yuvraj was watching the ball instead
of looking at his partner
36.3 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, outside off, left alone
36.4 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, pitches just outsdie off stump and
shapes in a bit, Dravid pushes it to the off
36.5 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, Good leave. Fuller and just outside off
and the ball shaped back iin but Dravid had covered his stumps and
lets it go
36.6 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, attempted yorker turns int oa swinging
full toss, Dravid offers the full face of his bat and pushes it to
mid-on. That's stumps on day 2.
End of over 37 (maiden) India 89/3 (trail by 311 runs)
A Flintoff 10-4-13-0 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 32* (47b 6x4) R Dravid 37* (102b 4x4)
Match State: Stumps - Day 2
And so we come to the end of another engrossing day of cricket.
India clawed their way back into the game, with some good bowling
from Munaf Patel and Sreesanth.
England prised out three wickets, including that of Sachin
Tendulkar, before Dravid and Yuvraj pulled down the shutter.
However, India, at 89 for 3, are not out of trouble yet and England
will look to attack with the slightly old cherry, hoping for some
reverse swing. It should be a intriguing third day's play
tomorrow; so please join us then.
Hello! and welcome to Cricinfo's coverage of the third and final
Test between India and England. I am Sriram Veera and I will be
your host today. England are ahead at the moment and it should be
a great day of cricket.
37.1 Hoggard to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, drifting on to the pads, flicked
away past square leg
37.2 Hoggard to Yuvraj Singh, one run, fuller, just outside off stump,
Yuvraj comes forward and drives through covers.
37.3 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, snorter! it kicks up throat high,
Dravid, though taken by surprise, adjusts well, jumps up inthe
ari, takes his right hnd off the handle and keeps the ball down.
37.4 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, outside off stump, left alone
37.5 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, on a length, pushed back down the track
37.6 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, another bouncer, this time Dravid sees
it early and ducks under it.
End of over 38 (3 runs) India 92/3 (trail by 308 runs)
MJ Hoggard 11-3-19-2 - Tata End
Yuvraj Singh 35* (49b 6x4) R Dravid 37* (106b 4x4)
38.1 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, banged in short, kicks up and
sails close to head high and Yuvraj tries to ride it but doesn't
make contact
38.2 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, outside off, angling away, left
alone
38.3 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, pitches on the middle and off
stump line, angling away, Yuvraj comes forward and pushes it to
the off side/
38.4 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, Short and slanting away from
Yuvraj, who drops his wrists down and lets it go.
38.5 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, Pitches on the middle and leg
and holds its line, Yuvraj stands tall and flicks it through
midwicket.
38.6 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, OUT: well short of a length and pitched
outside offstump and slanting away but Yuvraj chases it, goes for
a cut and the thick edge is held well by Geraint Jones, diving in
front of the first slip.
India 94/4, Partnership of 66
Yuvraj Singh c Jones b Flintoff 37 (55b 6x4 0x6)
End of over 39 (2 runs) India 94/4 (trail by 306 runs)
A Flintoff 11-4-15-1 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 37* (106b 4x4)
39.1 Hoggard to Dravid, no run
39.2 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, outside off stump, left alone.
39.3 Hoggard to Dravid, FOUR, drifting down the leg, glanced away to
fine leg.
39.4 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, outside off stump on a length and Dravid
stretches forward and lets it go.
39.5 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, similar ball, same result. First the
left foot comes across and covers up the line and then shoulders
his arms.
39.6 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, Outside off stump. Left alone.
End of over 40 (4 runs) India 98/4 (trail by 302 runs)
MJ Hoggard 12-3-23-2 - Tata End
MS Dhoni 0* (0b) R Dravid 41* (112b 5x4)
40.1 Flintoff to Dhoni, no run, bouncer first up to Dhoni. It slides
down the leg and Doni goes back and across and sways inside the
line.
40.2 Flintoff to Dhoni, one run, pushed to mid-on and they take a
single. Dhoni is off the mark.
40.3 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, fuller, on the middle and leg stump
line and drifting down the leg side. Dravid gets rapped on the
pads, a appeal goes up.
40.4 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, beaten! fuller outside off and dravid
stretches forward but the ball holds its line and Dravid gets
beaten as he plays inside the line.
40.5 Flintoff to Dravid, FOUR, fuller on the middle and straightening a
bit and Dravid gets squared up but plays with soft hands and the
outer edge rolls down to the third man fence.
40.6 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, bouncer just outside off stump, sways
away.
End of over 41 (5 runs) India 103/4 (trail by 297 runs)
A Flintoff 12-4-20-1 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 1* (2b) R Dravid 45* (116b 6x4)
41.1 Hoggard to Dhoni, one run, full on the off stump line, just short
of a driveable length and Dhoni pushes at it,gets a edge which
rolls behind point.
41.2 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, outside off stump, covers the line and
allows it to go to Jones.
41.3 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, just outside off stump again and Dravid
comes across and lets it go.
41.4 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, just outside off again and Dravid has
nothing to do with it.
41.5 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, this one nips back in off the seam and
Dravid jabs it away to the on side.
41.6 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, well outside off stump, left alone.
End of over 42 (1 run) India 104/4 (trail by 296 runs)
MJ Hoggard 13-3-24-2 - Tata End
MS Dhoni 2* (3b) R Dravid 45* (121b 6x4)
42.1 Flintoff to Dhoni, one run, pushes it, off the back foot, to left
of mid-off and gets off the strike.
42.2 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, outside off, left alone.
42.3 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, change of pace and Dravid gets beaten
as he goes for a drive outside offstump.
42.4 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, hits the deck around off stump, Dravid
goes back and across and lets it go.
42.5 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, outside off again and another leave
from the Wall.
42.6 Flintoff to Dravid, one run, fuller, comes forward and pushes it to
covers.
End of over 43 (2 runs) India 106/4 (trail by 294 runs)
A Flintoff 13-4-22-1 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 46* (126b 6x4) MS Dhoni 3* (4b)
43.1 Hoggard to Dravid, two runs, short of length on the off stump,
pushded to covers and they take a quick run but Anderson shy at
the stumps yields a overthrow.
43.2 Hoggard to Dravid, one run, pushed to covers and they take a quick
single.
43.3 Hoggard to Dhoni, no run, a bouncer at the body, Dhoni sways inside
the line. The plan is clear. push him back and then suddenly throw
one up inviting a fatal drive.
43.4 Hoggard to Dhoni, no run
43.5 Hoggard to Dhoni, (noball) one run, boucner again and Dhoni fends
it off ungainly. He just jumps in air and swivels it away to
square leg.
43.5 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, well outside off and left alone again.
43.6 Hoggard to Dravid, no run
End of over 44 (5 runs) India 111/4 (trail by 289 runs)
MJ Hoggard 14-3-29-2 (1nb) - Tata End
MS Dhoni 4* (7b) R Dravid 49* (130b 6x4)
Anderson is into the attack now. Flintoff rightfully believes in
keeping his fast bowlers fresh, just using them in short bursts.
44.1 Anderson to Dhoni, no run
44.2 Anderson to Dhoni, no run, on a the off stump line, Dhoni moves
back a bit and pushes it down the track.
44.3 Anderson to Dhoni, no run, swing and a miss! short of drivable
length, outside off, and Dhoni, struck inside the crease
anticpating a short ball, flashes at it and is beaten.
44.4 Anderson to Dhoni, no run, short of a length on the off stump,
pushes hard, hits the outer half of the bat nad runs to gully.
44.5 Anderson to Dhoni, no run, another bouncer and again comes into
Dhoni, who sways insdie the line again.
44.6 Anderson to Dhoni, one run, short of length, pushed to covers.
End of over 45 (1 run) India 112/4 (trail by 288 runs)
JM Anderson 7-3-16-1 - Garware Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 5* (13b) R Dravid 49* (130b 6x4)
Last evening the England strategy against Dravid was try get him
lbw, as Hoggard, in particular, kept bringing the ball in. Dravid
has this tendency to thrust his left foot across, a bit too much
across at times, and then plays around his front pad.
So the bowlers , yesterday, would push him back with couple of
bouncers and then get it full, drifting in. However, today they
have kept it outside off stump to Dravid.
45.1 Hoggard to Dhoni, FOUR, fuller and outside off stump, slashed away
by Dhoni, flies over gully.
45.2 Hoggard to Dhoni, one run
45.3 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, just on the off stump, pushed to covers.
45.4 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, Outside off again - they have kept it
there for Dravid all day, and left alone again.
45.5 Hoggard to Dravid, one run, 50 up for the skipper! taps it to
covers and takes a a wuick single. It's his 7th Test fifty against
England.
45.6 Hoggard to Dhoni, no run, on a length, just on and around the off
stump, Dhoni covers the line and punches it to mid-off.
End of over 46 (6 runs) India 118/4 (trail by 282 runs)
MJ Hoggard 15-3-35-2 (1nb) - Tata End
R Dravid 50* (133b 6x4) MS Dhoni 10* (16b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
It has been a fascinating session of play. Dravid is standing
between England and an Indian collapse.
46.1 Anderson to Dravid, one run, drifting onto the pads, worked away
behind square leg.
46.2 Anderson to Dhoni, no run, short pitched stuff again, Dhoni gets
off the ground and uses his wrists and keeps it down.
46.3 Anderson to Dhoni, no run, on a length, just outside off stump,
Dhoni gets back and across and punches it to covers.
46.4 Anderson to Dhoni, no run, similar ball, this time Dhoni tries to
play a more aggressive shot but is off-balanced during the
executio, and the ball rolls to covers.
46.5 Anderson to Dhoni, no run, outside off stump, left alone.
46.6 Anderson to Dhoni, no run, short of a length and coming in with the
angle, Dhoni gets up on his toes and punches it back down the
track.
End of over 47 (1 run) India 119/4 (trail by 281 runs)
JM Anderson 8-3-17-1 - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 51* (134b 6x4) MS Dhoni 10* (21b 1x4)
Flintoff will have a bowl now. Will he nip the ball back in to
Dravid or keep it outside off stump?
47.1 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, Full on the blockhole, Dravid jabs it
away.
Ah! there is a banner which reads - Flintoff you cannot climb the
wall!
47.2 Flintoff to Dravid, one run, short of length, pushed to covers.
47.3 Flintoff to Dhoni, no run, bouncer, yet again into Dhoni, and he
aways inside the line. ie moves towards off stump and the ball
sails over the leg stump.
47.4 Flintoff to Dhoni, no run, comes forward and pushed to mid-off,
Dhoni wants a run, whree none exists, and Pietersen throws down
the stumps but Dhoni puts his bat in time.
47.5 Flintoff to Dhoni, FOUR, overpitched, right in the slot, and Dhoni
drives it down the ground.He must have thumped it very hard as
England players approach the umpires for a change of ball and they
are about to get a new one.
Dravid, however, rushes across and wants to know the reason for the
change! All set now, FLintoff will resume with tthe replacement
ball.
47.6 Flintoff to Dhoni, no run, on a length, pushed to mid-off
End of over 48 (5 runs) India 124/4 (trail by 276 runs)
A Flintoff 14-4-27-1 (2nb) - Tata End
R Dravid 52* (136b 6x4) MS Dhoni 14* (25b 2x4)
48.1 Anderson to Dravid, no run, short of a good length, Dravid plays it
down carefully
48.2 Anderson to Dravid, no run, similar length, straighter and shaping
in, jammed down to short midwicket
48.3 Anderson to Dravid, no run, fuller in length, pacy as well,
Anderson cranks it up to 86.2mph, Dravid shoulders arms
48.4 Anderson to Dravid, no run, short and fiery again, Dravid thinks of
the pull but quickly steps back and sways away
48.5 Anderson to Dravid, no run, straight and short of a good length,
defended watchfully
48.6 Anderson to Dravid, no run, left alone outside off
End of over 49 (maiden) India 124/4 (trail by 276 runs)
JM Anderson 9-4-17-1 - Garware Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 14* (25b 2x4) R Dravid 52* (142b 6x4)
49.1 Flintoff to Dhoni, no run, short ball, blistering pace, Dhoni
misjudges the bounce and takes his eyes off the ball, gets hit
flush on the helmet, nasty blow there
Dhoni takes off his helmet but looks at ease. A smile suggests that
he is OK. Gets a bit of treatment from the medical staff
49.2 Flintoff to Dhoni, no run, on a length, nipping back in, pushed
away to short midwicket.
49.3 Flintoff to Dhoni, no run, on a length, just outside off, punched
to covers.
49.4 Flintoff to Dhoni, FOUR, bouncer and excellent response this time
from Dhoni. goes back and pulls it in front of the square.
49.5 Flintoff to Dhoni, no run, just short of length, outside off, hops
back and pushed to the off side.
49.6 Flintoff to Dhoni, no run, goes round the wicket and bangs it in
short. Dhoni swivels on his front foot and pulls straight to the
slightly deep short leg.
End of over 50 (4 runs) India 128/4 (trail by 272 runs)
A Flintoff 15-4-31-1 (2nb) - Tata End
R Dravid 52* (142b 6x4) MS Dhoni 18* (31b 3x4)
Physio runs on the field to have a look at Dhoni.
50.1 Anderson to Dravid, no run
btw that last ball of the previous over, the ball went low to Ian
Bell, at deep short leg, who almost pulled off a beauty - it was
quick, low to his right and he thrust his right hand out and it
alomst got stuck.
50.2 Anderson to Dravid, no run, fuller just outside off, comes forward
and pushes to covers.
50.3 Anderson to Dravid, no run, leans forward and pushed to the off
side.
50.4 Anderson to Dravid, no run, short of length this time, homing in on
the off stump, Dravid goes back and punches it down the track.
50.5 Anderson to Dravid, no run
50.6 Anderson to Dravid, no run, outside off, left alone.
End of over 51 (maiden) India 128/4 (trail by 272 runs)
JM Anderson 10-5-17-1 - Garware Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 18* (31b 3x4) R Dravid 52* (148b 6x4)
This should get interesting. Flintoff to Dhoni. Will he bounce him
or attempt to york or a slower one maybe?
Physio is out again and Dhoni is getting bit of treatment- ice pack
is being kept on the side of his head.
Dhoni goes across to Dravid and has a chat. we don't know about
what but lost likely about the injury. Whats he gonna do now? He
is set and ready to play now.
51.1 Flintoff to Dhoni, FOUR, on a length, just outisde off stump, and
Dhoni crashes it through covers. oh ho! what a shot.
51.2 Flintoff to Dhoni, no run, typical fast bowler's response. Short
pitched stuff, outside off, and Dhoni sways away.
51.3 Flintoff to Dhoni, FOUR, Another boucner, not well directed though.
sails over the top and then swing away alarmingly once it crosses
Dhoni and sails to left of Jones to the fence.
51.4 Flintoff to Dhoni, no run, Short of length, kicks up on the off
stump, Dhoni sways away.
51.5 Flintoff to Dhoni, one run, short again, pulled away but mistimes
it, and the ball rolls down behind aquare leg.
51.6 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, outside off stump, left alone. They
have continued with the outside off line to Dravid today.
End of over 52 (9 runs) India 137/4 (trail by 263 runs)
A Flintoff 16-4-40-1 (2nb) - Tata End
MS Dhoni 27* (36b 5x4) R Dravid 52* (149b 6x4)
It's classic Test match cricket. A batsman hurt by a bouncer, tries
to come back roaring - Dhoni has hit two fours post that blow on
the head, one a ferocious on the up shot through covers, and the
other, pulled away in front of square.
Flintoff has not slipped in a yorker or a slower ball, yet.
52.1 Anderson to Dhoni, one run, Dropped! Overpitched just outside off
stump, Dhoni foes for a expansive drive but fails to keep it down,
and the ball flies to the left of Panesar, at mid-off who fails to
hold on, what must be said, a simple chance.
52.2 Anderson to Dravid, no run, fuller and driven to mid-off.
52.3 Anderson to Dravid, no run, outside off, left alone.
52.4 Anderson to Dravid, no run, Dropped again! this time it was Dravid
who escaped. short outside off, Dravid cuts, and the ball flies to
gully where Matt Prior, the substitute, drops a sitter.
52.5 Anderson to Dravid, no run
52.6 Anderson to Dravid, no run, full on the off , pushed away to the
off side.
End of over 53 (1 run) India 138/4 (trail by 262 runs)
JM Anderson 11-5-18-1 - Garware Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 28* (37b 5x4) R Dravid 52* (154b 6x4)
Two catches have gone down in a manic over. Both, it must be said,
were fairly straight forward chances. Indians are trying to
counterattack thier way out of trouble.Something is going to give
in. Watch the space!
53.1 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, flaoted on the of stump, pushed back to
the off side.
53.2 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, floated on the middle and leg line and
Dhoni dances down the track and tries to hoick it over midwicket,
misses and is rapped on the pads.
53.3 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, floated just outisde off stump, left
alone this time.
53.4 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, pushes a fuller delivery back to the
bowler.
53.5 Panesar to Dhoni, FOUR, slightly short, Dhoni goes back and cuts it
behind point.
53.6 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, flatter and wuicker, on the off stump
line, Dhoni is hurried onto his forward press but keeps it down,
the ball rolls to silly point.
End of over 54 (4 runs) India 142/4 (trail by 258 runs)
MS Panesar 8-2-22-0 - Tata End
R Dravid 52* (154b 6x4) MS Dhoni 32* (43b 6x4)
54.1 Anderson to Dravid, OUT: Gone! full and drifting down the legside,
Dravid flicks and the thin edge is snapped up by a diving Jones.
Wonderful catch and England are right on top here. The wall has
been dismantled!
India 142/5, Partnership of 48
R Dravid c Jones b Anderson 52 (155b 6x4 0x6)
MS Dhoni 32* (43b 6x4) JM Anderson 11.1-5-18-2
Can England finish it off or will the tail wag?
54.2 Anderson to Pathan, no run, short of length, angling away from
Irfan who steers it to gully
54.3 Anderson to Pathan, no run
54.4 Anderson to Pathan, no run, pitches outside off stump and shapes
away, left alone.
54.5 Anderson to Pathan, no run, pitches on a length, touch outside leg
and comes in with the angle, Irfan moves back and across, and
offers the full face of the bat.
54.6 Anderson to Pathan, no run, comes forward and dead bats a short of
length delivery, just on and aroudn the off stump line.
End of over 55 (maiden) India 142/5 (trail by 258 runs)
JM Anderson 12-6-18-2 - Garware Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 32* (43b 6x4) IK Pathan 0* (5b)
55.1 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, floated outside leg, Dhoni tries to sweep
but doesn't make contact.
55.2 Panesar to Dhoni, two runs, floated down the leg again, this time,
Dhoni uses his wrists, flicks it behind to the fine leg region.
55.3 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, on the legs again, pushded away. There is
a lone slip for Panesar.
55.4 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, flighted on the off stump, pushed to
covers.
55.5 Panesar to Dhoni, one run, tossed up outside off, Dhoni stretches
forward and pushes it to deep extra cover.
55.6 Panesar to Pathan, no run, goes over for the left-handed Irfan and
flights just outside off. Irfan leans forward, bat and pad
together, and smothers it.
End of over 56 (3 runs) India 145/5 (trail by 255 runs)
MS Panesar 9-2-25-0 - Tata End
MS Dhoni 35* (48b 6x4) IK Pathan 0* (6b)
Hoggard has replaced the sucessful Anderson.
56.1 Hoggard to Dhoni, one run, short and rising, pulled away to long
leg.
56.2 Hoggard to Pathan, no run, on a length and angling away, pushed off
the back foot to mid-off.
56.3 Hoggard to Pathan, no run, fuller and on the middle stump line,
Irfan leans forward and punches it to mid-on.
56.4 Hoggard to Pathan, no run, fuller, outside off, driven to covers.
56.5 Hoggard to Pathan, three runs, Short on the body, Pathan pulls it
off the front foot and Prior throws himself at the long leg
boundary and does well to prevent a certain boundary.
56.6 Hoggard to Dhoni, no run, just short of length, Dhoni punches it
back down the track.
End of over 57 (4 runs) India 149/5 (trail by 251 runs)
MJ Hoggard 16-3-39-2 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
IK Pathan 3* (10b) MS Dhoni 36* (50b 6x4)
57.1 Panesar to Pathan, no run, full, just outside off, driven back to
the bowler.
57.2 Panesar to Pathan, one run, full again, bit more width and Pathan
drives it to the right of mid-off.
57.3 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, flatter and quicker, on the middle and
leg stump line, Dhoni leans forward and defends.
57.4 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, similar trajectory, bit slower, Dhoni
taps it back.
57.5 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, slower this time, pushed back.
57.6 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, pushed back to the bowler again. Dhoni is
playing for the lunch.
End of over 58 (1 run) India 150/5 (trail by 250 runs)
MS Panesar 10-2-26-0 - Tata End
IK Pathan 4* (12b) MS Dhoni 36* (54b 6x4)
Shaun Udal has been pressed into the attack.
58.1 Udal to Pathan, no run, floated on the middle and legline, patted
back down the track.
58.2 Udal to Pathan, no run, same trajectory bit the line shifts to
middle and Pathan drives it back to the bowler.
58.3 Udal to Pathan, no run, slightly short, outside leg and turning in
slightly, Dravid pushes it to the on side.
58.4 Udal to Pathan, no run, flighted on the leg stump, inviting a drive
against the turn, Irfan obliges amd almost gives a caught and
bowled opportunity. THe ball falls well short of the bowler.
58.5 Udal to Pathan, one run, tossed up on the leg and middle and Irfan
jumps out andplays a lofted shot but it just falls short of the
long-off fielder. What was he thinking? few minutes from lunch and
he goes for a expansive shot. hmm...
58.6 Udal to Dhoni, no run
End of over 59 (1 run) India 151/5 (trail by 249 runs)
SD Udal 5-0-28-0 - Garware Pavilion End
IK Pathan 5* (17b) MS Dhoni 36* (55b 6x4)
59.1 Panesar to Pathan, one run
59.2 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, driven back to the bowler.
59.3 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, floated on the off , pushed to covers.
59.4 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, comes forward and taps it back to the
bowler.
59.5 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, Ah! spin and bounce! Pitches on the
middle and off stump line,and draws Dhoni forward and then, tunrs
away sharply, with a little bit of bounce and Jones whips off the
bails.
59.6 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, floated on the off stump, leant forward
and pushed back.
End of over 60 (1 run) India 152/5 (trail by 248 runs)
MS Panesar 11-2-27-0 - Tata End
IK Pathan 6* (18b) MS Dhoni 36* (60b 6x4)
60.1 Udal to Pathan, no run
60.2 Udal to Pathan, one run, flighted outside off, fuller in length,
Pathan drives to point
60.3 Udal to Dhoni, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Dhoni comes
forward and pushes it back.
60.4 Udal to Dhoni, no run, flatter and quicker and Dhoni is hurried
into his defensive stroke.
60.5 Udal to Dhoni, no run, Dhoni charges forward and Udal, holds it
back a bit and Dhoni is forced to push it away tothe off side.
60.6 Udal to Dhoni, no run, on the off stump, played quietly to the off
side.
End of over 61 (1 run) India 153/5 (trail by 247 runs)
SD Udal 6-0-29-0 - Garware Pavilion End
IK Pathan 7* (20b) MS Dhoni 36* (64b 6x4)
It has been an wonderful session of Test match cricket. Aggression
from the seamers, and bit of counterattack from the Indians, but,
a sesion that belonged to England.
The two overnight batsmen have departed: Yuvraj Singh and Rahul
Dravid. Two huge blows for England and now, they are right on the
offensive as India still trail by 247 runs.
But India have shown some fight. Dhoni was hit on his head, got a
bit of treatment from the physio but came back well. However,
Dravid's wicket, caught down the leg side, has put England on top.
Match State: Lunch - Day 3
Game is set to resume now.
61.1 Panesar to Pathan, no run, Panesar stays over, and hits the rough
outside Irfan's off stump. pushded back to the bowler.
61.2 Panesar to Pathan, no run, once again, on the rough outside off
stump, leans forward and punches it back to the bowler.
61.3 Panesar to Pathan, no run, just outside off, stretches forward to
drive, misses and the ball runs to slips after hitting hte pads.
61.4 Panesar to Pathan, no run
61.5 Panesar to Pathan, no run, tossed up on the off, driven to mid-off.
61.6 Panesar to Pathan, no run, flighted on the off stump line, Pathan
leans forward, bat and pad together and dead bats it away.
End of over 62 (maiden) India 153/5 (trail by 247 runs)
MS Panesar 12-3-27-0 - Tata End
MS Dhoni 36* (64b 6x4) IK Pathan 7* (26b)
62.1 Udal to Dhoni, no run, tossed up on the of stump, driven to mid-
off.
62.2 Udal to Dhoni, one run, fuller and driven dwon the ground to long-
on. Its a in-out field for Dhoni. A slip, a silly point and a
short midwicket flanked by a long on.
62.3 Udal to Pathan, one run, driven to long off.
62.4 Udal to Dhoni, no run, tossed up delivery, Dhoni comes down the
track and drives it back to the bowler.
62.5 Udal to Dhoni, one run, fuller and driven to long -on.
62.6 Udal to Pathan, no run, on the middle and off stump, pushed back to
the bowler.
End of over 63 (3 runs) India 156/5 (trail by 244 runs)
SD Udal 7-0-32-0 - Garware Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 38* (68b 6x4) IK Pathan 8* (28b)
63.1 Panesar to Dhoni, one run, fuller outside off, driven to long-off.
There is a slip, a long off and longon.
63.2 Panesar to Pathan, no run, comes over for Pathan and pitches it
outside off, defended away on the off side.
63.3 Panesar to Pathan, no run, floated just outside off stump, pushed
to covers.
63.4 Panesar to Pathan, three runs, pitches outside off, around the
rough area, but doesn't turn in and Pathan plays inside the line,
the outer edge runs past the slip to third man.
63.5 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, pushed back down the track.
63.6 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Dhoni comes
forward and punches it to covers.
End of over 64 (4 runs) India 160/5 (trail by 240 runs)
MS Panesar 13-3-31-0 - Tata End
IK Pathan 11* (31b) MS Dhoni 39* (71b 6x4)
64.1 Udal to Pathan, no run, on the off stump, driven to the off side.
64.2 Udal to Pathan, no run, on the leg and middle this time, worked
away to the on side.
64.3 Udal to Pathan, no run, similar delivery, turned to short
midwicket.
64.4 Udal to Pathan, no run, well flighted and held it back a bit,
Pathan is drawn forward and is made to wait, before he pushes, in
front of his body, back to the bowler.
64.5 Udal to Pathan, no run, slightly flatter and pushed back to the
bowler.
64.6 Udal to Pathan, no run, on the middle and leg, worked to the on
side.
End of over 65 (maiden) India 160/5 (trail by 240 runs)
SD Udal 8-1-32-0 - Garware Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 39* (71b 6x4) IK Pathan 11* (37b)
65.1 Panesar to Dhoni, one run, on the middle, drifting in, turned to
midwicket.
65.2 Panesar to Pathan, no run, Good deliver, pithes outside off, on the
rough, and turning in and Pathan is caught in tow minds - to cut
or not, and in the end lets it go.
65.3 Panesar to Pathan, no run, similar ball, Pathan goes back to a
delivery, which he should probably have gone forward to andkeeps
it out.
65.4 Panesar to Pathan, no run, fuller and pushed to covers.
65.5 Panesar to Pathan, no run, pushed back down the track.
65.6 Panesar to Pathan, no run, tossed up on the off, turning in
slightly, punched back to the bowler. Excellent over, haed Pathan
in bit of bother.
End of over 66 (1 run) India 161/5 (trail by 239 runs)
MS Panesar 14-3-32-0 - Tata End
MS Dhoni 40* (72b 6x4) IK Pathan 11* (42b)
66.1 Udal to Dhoni, one run, slightly short on the middle and leg,
worked away behind square.
66.2 Udal to Pathan, no run, full and on the middle and leg, Pathan
comes forward and pushes out.
66.3 Udal to Pathan, one run, outside leg, fuller, and swept away to
long leg.
66.4 Udal to Dhoni, one run, drifting on the legs, worked away to
midwicket.
66.5 Udal to Pathan, FOUR, full outside off and Pathan squaredrives it
past point.
66.6 Udal to Pathan, one run, driven down the ground to long-off.
End of over 67 (8 runs) India 169/5 (trail by 231 runs)
SD Udal 9-1-40-0 - Garware Pavilion End
IK Pathan 17* (46b 1x4) MS Dhoni 42* (74b 6x4)
67.1 Panesar to Pathan, FOUR, rare loose delivery from Panesar in this
spell. a full toss outside off, Pathan tries to crash it through
covers but gets a outer edge which runs down to third man fence.
67.2 Panesar to Pathan, one run, run-out chance missed! pushed to left
of covers and off they go but they forget STruassthrows left-
handed and he runs to his left and has a dart at the non-striker's
end but misses. It it had hit, it would have been curtains for
Pathan.
67.3 Panesar to Dhoni, no run
67.4 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, ho ho
67.5 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, outside leg, and Dhoni tries to paddle
sweep it away, doesn't make proper contact, ball just olls over to
the off side.
67.6 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, tossed on the middle and off, pushed back
down the track.
End of over 68 (5 runs) India 174/5 (trail by 226 runs)
MS Panesar 15-3-37-0 - Tata End
IK Pathan 22* (48b 2x4) MS Dhoni 42* (78b 6x4)
68.1 Udal to Pathan, no run, overpitched on the middle, driven to
covers, they think about a run but decide against it.
68.2 Udal to Pathan, no run, on a middle and leg stump line, leans
forward and pats it away.
68.3 Udal to Pathan, no run, outside leg, pushed to the on side.
68.4 Udal to Pathan, one run, tossed up on the leg, driven to mid-on.
68.5 Udal to Dhoni, no run
68.6 Udal to Dhoni, one run, slightly shorter, Dhoni oges back and
forces it to mid-off.
End of over 69 (2 runs) India 176/5 (trail by 224 runs)
SD Udal 10-1-42-0 - Garware Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 43* (80b 6x4) IK Pathan 23* (52b 2x4)
69.1 Panesar to Dhoni, no run
69.2 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, on the leg stump line, turning in, Dhoni
punches it off the back foot.
69.3 Panesar to Dhoni, no run
69.4 Panesar to Dhoni, one run, just outside leg, worked to midwicket.
69.5 Panesar to Pathan, no run, tossed up on the off and middle stump
line, pushed back down the track.
69.6 Panesar to Pathan, no run, flighted on the off, turning in, Pathan
stretches forward and is beatend on the forward prod.
End of over 70 (1 run) India 177/5 (trail by 223 runs)
MS Panesar 16-3-38-0 - Tata End
MS Dhoni 44* (84b 6x4) IK Pathan 23* (54b 2x4)
70.1 Udal to Dhoni, no run
70.2 Udal to Dhoni, no run
70.3 Udal to Dhoni, FOUR, rank long hop, pulled disdainfully to
midwicket fence.
70.4 Udal to Dhoni, one run, tough chacne grassed. tossed up on the
middle, Driven powerfully but uppishly back to the left of udal,
who tries valiantly but fails to hold on. They scaper for a
single.
70.5 Udal to Pathan, no run, pushed back to the bowler.
70.6 Udal to Pathan, no run
End of over 71 (5 runs) India 182/5 (trail by 218 runs)
SD Udal 11-1-47-0 - Garware Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 45* (88b 7x4) IK Pathan 23* (56b 2x4)
71.1 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, pushed back to the bowler
71.2 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, tries for a cheeky single by pushing on
the off side, declines the single
71.3 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, tries to tip-and-run again, not able to
break the shackles
71.4 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, tapped to the off side
71.5 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, flatter this time, Dhoni rocks back on
the back foot and pushes back to the bowler
71.6 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, defended watchfully, end of a good maiden
End of over 72 (maiden) India 182/5 (trail by 218 runs)
MS Panesar 17-4-38-0 - Tata End
IK Pathan 23* (56b 2x4) MS Dhoni 45* (94b 7x4)
Flintoff may need to bring on the seamers sometime soon
72.1 Udal to Pathan, no run, defended carefully
72.2 Udal to Pathan, no run
72.3 Udal to Pathan, no run, down the leg side, paddle-sweeps it, Andrew
Strauss had a chance at short fine leg, dives full length forward
but can't hold on, a half-chance goes abegging
72.4 Udal to Pathan, one run, turns it into the gap on the on side,
hurried single
72.5 Udal to Dhoni, no run, tucked to the on side, no run this time.
Dhoni preferring to use the tip-and-run strategies rather than
hitting over the top
72.6 Udal to Dhoni, no run, tucked away behind square leg, no run
End of over 73 (1 run) India 183/5 (trail by 217 runs)
SD Udal 12-1-48-0 - Garware Pavilion End
IK Pathan 24* (60b 2x4) MS Dhoni 45* (96b 7x4)
Players take drinks. England may decide to bring back the seamers
after the break
73.1 Panesar to Pathan, no run, driven to cover
73.2 Panesar to Pathan, no run, spanked straight to the fielder at cover
73.3 Panesar to Pathan, no run, pushed back to the bowler
73.4 Panesar to Pathan, no run, flatter, directed towards off stump,
Pathan tries to leave, but ball deviates off bat towards gully
73.5 Panesar to Pathan, no run, cut straight to gully, stifling spell
from Panesar
73.6 Panesar to Pathan, no run
End of over 74 (maiden) India 183/5 (trail by 217 runs)
MS Panesar 18-5-38-0 - Tata End
MS Dhoni 45* (96b 7x4) IK Pathan 24* (66b 2x4)
74.1 Udal to Dhoni, one run
74.2 Udal to Pathan, no run
74.3 Udal to Pathan, no run
74.4 Udal to Pathan, no run
74.5 Udal to Pathan, no run, pushed back to the bowler
74.6 Udal to Pathan, one run, swept away for a single to backward square
leg
End of over 75 (2 runs) India 185/5 (trail by 215 runs)
SD Udal 13-1-50-0 - Garware Pavilion End
IK Pathan 25* (71b 2x4) MS Dhoni 46* (97b 7x4)
75.1 Panesar to Pathan, no run
75.2 Panesar to Pathan, no run, pushed back to the bowler.
75.3 Panesar to Pathan, no run, leans forward and smothers the spin.
75.4 Panesar to Pathan, no run, outside off, quicker and turning in,
Pathan is beaten on the defensive prod.
75.5 Panesar to Pathan, one run, drifting on the legs, turned away to
midwicket.
75.6 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, pushed back to the bowler.
End of over 76 (1 run) India 186/5 (trail by 214 runs)
MS Panesar 19-5-39-0 - Tata End
IK Pathan 26* (76b 2x4) MS Dhoni 46* (98b 7x4)
76.1 Udal to Pathan, no run, pitched just outside off, driven back down
the ground.
76.2 Udal to Pathan, no run, slower and flighted, just outside off,
Pathan shapes for a drive but pulls out in the end, just pushes it
away.
76.3 Udal to Pathan, no run, turn and bounce. Pitches on the rough
outside off and Pathan gets beaten on a fdrive. The ball spins to
first slip in fact andthey go up in appeal. But it went off the
rough.
76.4 Udal to Pathan, OUT: Gone! Pathan loses his patience, dances down
the track and tries to clear mid-on but is held is Matthew
hoggard, who stretched out his hands above his head and England
have got the breakthrough. Udal has his first wicket in India.
India 186/6, Partnership of 44
IK Pathan c Hoggard b Udal 26 (80b 2x4 0x6)
MS Dhoni 46* (98b 7x4) SD Udal 13.4-1-50-1
76.5 Udal to Kumble, no run, tossed up on the off, pushed to off side.
76.6 Udal to Kumble, no run, pitches on the off, turning in and Kumble
pushes out and is beaten on a defensive prod as the ball thuds
into his pads.
End of over 77 (maiden) India 186/6 (trail by 214 runs)
SD Udal 14-2-50-1 - Garware Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 46* (98b 7x4) A Kumble 0* (2b)
77.1 Panesar to Dhoni, FOUR, 50 up for Dhoni! a very valuable
knock.drags it short and Dhoni pulls it to midwicket and Flintoff
makes a valiant attempt to stop and he slides past the ropes in
the process and third umpire signals four.
77.2 Panesar to Dhoni, no run
77.3 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, floated on theleg and middle line, pushed
back down the track.
77.4 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, on the middle this time, Dhoni comes
forward, opens the face of the bat and runs it to backward point.
77.5 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, fuller and just outside leg, Dhoni goes
for a sweep, the ball rebounds off his pads, pops up in front of
Dhoni.
77.6 Panesar to Dhoni, no run, just outside leg again. pushed to
offside.
End of over 78 (4 runs) India 190/6 (trail by 210 runs)
MS Panesar 20-5-43-0 - Tata End
A Kumble 0* (2b) MS Dhoni 50* (104b 8x4)
Dhoni has shown admirable patience, curbing his natural free
flowing style, and has put his head down and fought hard.
78.1 Udal to Kumble, no run, on the middle, pushed to the on side.
78.2 Udal to Kumble, one run, quicker and flatter, drifting in, Kumble
works it away behind square leg.
78.3 Udal to Dhoni, no run
78.4 Udal to Dhoni, no run, flatter on the legs, turned to midwicket.
78.5 Udal to Dhoni, no run, slower and turning in from the off, Dhoni
punches it off the back foot.
78.6 Udal to Dhoni, no run, tossed up outside off, leans forward and
taps it to the off side.
End of over 79 (1 run) India 191/6 (trail by 209 runs)
SD Udal 15-2-51-1 - Garware Pavilion End
A Kumble 1* (4b) MS Dhoni 50* (108b 8x4)
Flintoff has used his seamers for only 18 overs today, preferring
to keep them fresh and not wear them out under the hot sun.
79.1 Panesar to Kumble, no run, fuller and drifting in towards middle,
played back to the bolwer.
79.2 Panesar to Kumble, no run, similar ball, same result.
79.3 Panesar to Kumble, two runs, drags it short this time and Kumble
cuts off the back foot past point.
79.4 Panesar to Kumble, no run
79.5 Panesar to Kumble, no run, outside off and turning away, Kumble is
not tempted, lets it go.
79.6 Panesar to Kumble, no run, fuller and pushed to the on side.
End of over 80 (2 runs) India 193/6 (trail by 207 runs)
MS Panesar 21-5-45-0 - Tata End
MS Dhoni 50* (108b 8x4) A Kumble 3* (10b)
Kumble, while facing Panesar, has a slightly open stance.
80.1 Udal to Dhoni, no run, slightly short and turning in from the off,
worked away to midwicket.
80.2 Udal to Dhoni, no run, slower and on the legs, Dhoni comes forward
and turns it to the on side.
80.3 Udal to Dhoni, no run, on the middle and leg, Dhoni goes back and
punches it back to the bowler.
80.4 Udal to Dhoni, no run, came down the track and udal holds it back
and Dhoni plays it quietly back to the bowler.
80.5 Udal to Dhoni, one run, driven down the ground to long-on.
80.6 Udal to Kumble, one run, drifting on to the pads, Kumble uses his
wrists, and turns it to square leg region.
End of over 81 (2 runs) India 195/6 (trail by 205 runs)
SD Udal 16-2-53-1 - Garware Pavilion End
A Kumble 4* (11b) MS Dhoni 51* (113b 8x4)
New ball is available now but Flintoff has not taken it.Still with
Monty.
81.1 Panesar to Kumble, no run, full outside off, driven to covers.
81.2 Panesar to Kumble, two runs, pitches outsidfe off and turns
slightly, Kumble pushes back and steers it to left of the slip.
81.3 Panesar to Kumble, two runs, driven down the ground and a very good
sliding stop at the long on fence prevents a boundary.
81.4 Panesar to Kumble, no run, a slip, sillypoint and short leg and
Kumble pushes a full ball to the off side.
81.5 Panesar to Kumble, no run, now the silly point goes into a leg
gully and Kumble plays a forward defence.
81.6 Panesar to Kumble, no run
End of over 82 (4 runs) India 199/6 (trail by 201 runs)
MS Panesar 22-5-49-0 - Tata End
MS Dhoni 51* (113b 8x4) A Kumble 8* (17b)
Hoggard has been given a bowl now but it's still the old ball.
A slip, a gully and a man out deep on the leg side.
82.1 Hoggard to Dhoni, no run, bit of reverse swing. It dips in late and
Dhoni drives it back to the bowler.
82.2 Hoggard to Dhoni, no run, short of a length, punched to mid-on.
82.3 Hoggard to Dhoni, one run, full and it dips in late again but Dhoni
s ready and turns it to deep midwicket.
200 is up and the follow-on has been averted by India.
82.4 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, huh! Full and it came in a bit, Kumble
pushes out at it and the leading edge goes in air but falls short
of point.
82.5 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, full again and it shapes in late and
Kumble pushes it out to point. And now they take the new ball.
82.6 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, gets swing with the new bal but it
starts outside off and shapes further away and Kumble lets it go.
End of over 83 (1 run) India 200/6 (trail by 200 runs)
MJ Hoggard 17-3-40-2 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 52* (116b 8x4) A Kumble 8* (20b)
Match State: Drinks
This should get interesting. The new ball has been taken and period
upto the tea interval should make for good viewing. England will
come hard at India and Dhoni will be , I am sure, bounced at a few
times.
83.1 Flintoff to Dhoni, FOUR, full and on the middle and leg, Dhoni
plays a lovelly pick-up shot over square leg.
83.2 Flintoff to Dhoni, FOUR, Full again but this time outside off and
Dhoni slashes hard at it and it flies to third man fence.
Now England move in a fly slip.
83.3 Flintoff to Dhhone, no run, Dhoni pushes at a slightly short of
length delivery, outside off, and the outer edge runs to third man
fence.
India 212/7, Partnership of 26
MS Dhoni run out (Anderson) 64 (119b 11x4 0x6)
The question to be asked is that whether the bail was completely
off the groove or not.
83.4 Flintoff to Kumble, no run, Full and swinging in down leg, England
appeal for a lbw but umpire Hair is unmoved.
83.5 Flintoff to Kumble, no run
83.6 Flintoff to Kumble, no run
End of over 84 (12 runs) India 212/7 (trail by 188 runs)
A Flintoff 17-4-48-1 (2nb) - Tata End
Harbhajan Singh 0* (0b) A Kumble 8* (23b)
84.1 Hoggard to Harbhajan Singh, no run, just outside off, swinging
away, left alone.
TV replays fail to confirm whether the bails were completely
removed from the groove.
84.2 Hoggard to Harbhajan Singh, legbye: two runs, drifting down the leg
side, attempts a flick but doesn't make contact, and the ball runs
off the pads.
84.3 Hoggard to Harbhajan Singh, no run, ducks under a bouncer.
84.4 Hoggard to Harbhajan Singh, no run, short of length, just on the
off stump, Harbhajan pushes it to point.
84.5 Hoggard to Harbhajan Singh, no run, outside off and left alone.
84.6 Hoggard to Harbhajan Singh, no run
End of over 85 (2 runs, maiden) India 214/7 (trail by 186 runs)
MJ Hoggard 18-4-40-2 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
A Kumble 8* (23b) Harbhajan Singh 0* (6b)
85.1 Flintoff to Kumble, no run, short rising stuff and Kumble fends it
off ungainly and the ball rams into his right-hand thumb.
85.2 Flintoff to Kumble, one run
85.3 Flintoff to Harbhajan Singh, no run, on a length, on the off and
middle line, Harbhajan gets squared up a bit but manages to play
it away to the on side.
85.4 Flintoff to Harbhajan Singh, no run, Short and rising, just outside
off, Harbhajan thinks about a shot, but pulls away at the end.
85.5 Flintoff to Harbhajan Singh, two runs, just short of driveable
length, driven on the up.
85.6 Flintoff to Harbhajan Singh, no run, short and outside off, left
alone.
End of over 86 (3 runs) India 217/7 (trail by 183 runs)
A Flintoff 18-4-51-1 (2nb) - Tata End
A Kumble 9* (25b) Harbhajan Singh 2* (10b)
86.1 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, full and swinging away, Kumble flashes
at it and is beaten.
86.2 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, full on the middle and leg, pushed out
to square leg.
86.3 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, drifting down the legs, rapped on the
pads.
86.4 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, short and rising outside off, left
alone.
86.5 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, pushed to point
86.6 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, homing in on the off stump, Kumble plays
away from his body as the left foot doesn't come across but keeps
it out.
End of over 87 (maiden) India 217/7 (trail by 183 runs)
MJ Hoggard 19-5-40-2 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
Harbhajan Singh 2* (10b) A Kumble 9* (31b)
Anderson replaces Flintoff
87.1 Anderson to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full and drifting onto the
legs, Harbhajan flicks it to left of Pietersen, at midwicket, who
makes a good stop.
87.2 Anderson to Harbhajan Singh, OUT: Jones takes a wonderful catch.
Harbhajan flails at a short rising delivery outside off, and the
outer edge flies to first slip but Jones, trusting his instinct,
dives in front of the slips to take a super catch.
India 217/8, Partnership of 5
Harbhajan Singh c Jones b Anderson 2 (12b 0x4 0x6)
A Kumble 9* (31b) JM Anderson 12.2-6-18-3
87.3 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run
Just watching the replays I get the feeling that Jones did well to
go for the catch. The ball was screaming towards the first slip
and probably it would have gone over his head.
87.4 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run, outside off, swing and a miss.
87.5 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run
87.6 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run, short of a length, just outside off,
punched to covers.
End of over 88 (maiden) India 217/8 (trail by 183 runs)
JM Anderson 13-7-18-3 - Tata End
A Kumble 9* (31b) S Sreesanth 0* (4b)
And that's tea on the third day, a day that belonged to England.
Match State: Tea - Day 3
Players are trooping out for the last session. The turning point of
the last one was the run-out of Dhoni - a marginal decision from
the third umpire as it was not clear whether the bails were off
the groove but that as they say is that.
88.1 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, short on the leg stump, Kumble hops back
and turns it to on side.
88.2 Hoggard to Kumble, two runs, attempted yorker that went slightly
wron, drifting to leg stump and Kumble turns it away behind
asquare leg.
88.3 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, full and on the middle, driven to mid-
on.
88.4 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, short and rising, angling into the body
and Kumble hops back and fends it away.
88.5 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, short of a length on the off stump,
pushed to covers.
88.6 Hoggard to Kumble, FOUR, short and wide, slashed away behind point.
End of over 89 (6 runs) India 223/8 (trail by 177 runs)
MJ Hoggard 20-5-46-2 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
S Sreesanth 0* (4b) A Kumble 15* (36b 1x4)
89.1 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run, bouncer that rears up at the throat,
Sreesanth takes his eyes off. Bad move. takes his bottomhand off.
Good move. and fends it off.
89.2 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run
89.3 Anderson to Sreesanth, one run
89.4 Anderson to Kumble, no run, on a length, drifting in, Kumble pushes
across the line and gets a inside edge before it thuds into pads.
89.5 Anderson to Kumble, no run, pushed to the on side.
89.6 Anderson to Kumble, no run, short of length, on the off, defended
away.
End of over 90 (1 run) India 224/8 (trail by 176 runs)
JM Anderson 14-7-19-3 - Tata End
S Sreesanth 1* (7b) A Kumble 15* (39b 1x4)
90.1 Hoggard to Sreesanth, no run, full and on the off stump, Sreesanth
pushes it to point.
90.2 Hoggard to Sreesanth, no run
90.3 Hoggard to Sreesanth, legbye: FOUR, drifting down legside, tries to
glance it away but fails to make contact. Good for him as the ball
runs off the pads to fine leg fence.
90.4 Hoggard to Sreesanth, no run, full and just outside off, shaping
away, and Sreesanth is beaten on a forward prod.
90.5 Hoggard to Sreesanth, no run, short of length, on the off stump,
driven on the up - rather nice shot that, and Anderson makes a
diving stop to his right at mid-off.
90.6 Hoggard to Sreesanth, no run, on a length, around the off stump
line, Sreesanth pushes out, bat and pad together, and dead bats it
away.
End of over 91 (4 runs, maiden) India 228/8 (trail by 172 runs)
MJ Hoggard 21-6-46-2 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
A Kumble 15* (39b 1x4) S Sreesanth 1* (13b)
91.1 Anderson to Kumble, one run, short of length, outside off,Kumble
goes back and across and punches it to squarish third man.
91.2 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run
91.3 Anderson to Sreesanth, FOUR, slightly short and wide, Sreesanth
frees his arms and cuts, over gully, to the square fence.
91.4 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run, fuller and on the off stump,
Sreesanth plays a perfect copy book defence.
91.5 Anderson to Sreesanth, two runs, on the legs, Sreesanth stands tall
and flicks it behind square leg.
91.6 Anderson to Sreesanth, two runs, Wow! the No 10 batting like a
proper batsman. short of a length, on and around the off,
Sreesanth covers the line and plays a forcing cover drive off the
back foot.
End of over 92 (9 runs) India 237/8 (trail by 163 runs)
JM Anderson 15-7-28-3 - Tata End
A Kumble 16* (40b 1x4) S Sreesanth 9* (18b 1x4)
Chris Cairns is seen chatting with Mike Atherton and Pringle in the
stands.
92.1 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, pushed to covers.
92.2 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, Fuller and drifting on to the middle,
Kumble, who has a open stance, drives it back to the bowler.
92.3 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, short and outside off, cut to gully.
92.4 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, full and shaping in ever so slightly,
Kumble waits for the swing and then drives it to mid-on.
92.5 Hoggard to Kumble, FOUR, change of pace and a lucky four. slower
ball outside off, Kumble bends his right knee and goes for a
slash-drive, takes the inside edge and runs to the left of Jones.
92.6 Hoggard to Kumble, FOUR, Another streaky shot. full and outside off
inviting a drive, Kumble obliges and has a go, and upper cuts it
over the slips.
End of over 93 (8 runs) India 245/8 (trail by 155 runs)
MJ Hoggard 22-6-54-2 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
S Sreesanth 9* (18b 1x4) A Kumble 24* (46b 3x4)
93.1 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run, on a length, coming in with the
angle, Sreesanth stands tall, offers the full face of the bat, and
dead bats it.
93.2 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run, similar ball, pushed to mid-off.
93.3 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run, fuller and nips back in and
Sreesanth is beaten on the drive, the inside edge crashes into his
pads.
93.4 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run, full again, but this time driven to
the off side.
93.5 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run, ducks under a bouncer.
93.6 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run, Another bouncer, takes his eyes off
but ducks under.
End of over 94 (maiden) India 245/8 (trail by 155 runs)
JM Anderson 16-8-28-3 - Tata End
A Kumble 24* (46b 3x4) S Sreesanth 9* (24b 1x4)
Sreesanth looks quite a organised player. Flintoff is in now. It
will be interesting to see whether Flintoff tests Sreesanth's
technique with some yorkers and bouncers.
94.1 Flintoff to Kumble, no run, Full and drifting to middle and leg,
pushed to mid-on.
94.2 Flintoff to Kumble, one run, drifting on to the legs, worked away
behind square leg.
94.3 Flintoff to Sreesanth, no run, bouncer straightaway and Sreesanth
ducks under it.
94.4 Flintoff to Sreesanth, no run, Ditto. Short pitched stuff and
Sreesanth ducks.
94.5 Flintoff to Sreesanth, one run, full this time and Sreesanth is
caught in his crease. he drives and the edge rolls to covers.
94.6 Flintoff to Kumble, legbye: one run, down the leg side, and ball
runs off the pads to fine leg.
End of over 95 (3 runs) India 248/8 (trail by 152 runs)
A Flintoff 19-4-53-1 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
A Kumble 25* (49b 3x4) S Sreesanth 10* (27b 1x4)
95.1 Anderson to Kumble, no run, short of length and coming in with the
angle, turned to quare leg.
95.2 Anderson to Kumble, one run, a shot that deserved more. on a length
and homing in on the off stump and Kumble plays a nice forcing
shot off the back foot past point.
95.3 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run, kicks up from a length, outside off
and Sreesanth is beaten by the bounce.
95.4 Anderson to Sreesanth, one run, full and drifting in, worked away
to wide mid-on. 250 is up. still a long way to go for India.
95.5 Anderson to Kumble, no run, short outside off stump, Kumble rides
over the bounce and pats it away to point.
95.6 Anderson to Kumble, no run, hmmm.... full and outside off, Kumble
goes for an expansive drive and misses.
End of over 96 (2 runs) India 250/8 (trail by 150 runs)
JM Anderson 17-8-30-3 - Tata End
S Sreesanth 11* (29b 1x4) A Kumble 26* (53b 3x4)
96.1 Flintoff to Sreesanth, FOUR, what a shot! full on the off,
Sreesanth back away slightly to leg and crashes it tothe left of
mid-off.
96.2 Flintoff to Sreesanth, no run, Ah! the expected response comes.
Bouncer and Jones gathers.
96.3 Flintoff to Sreesanth, no run, Yet another bouncer and Sreesanth
ducks under it.
96.4 Flintoff to Sreesanth, no run, Ouch! another bouncer and this one
just comes into the body, Sreesanth takes his eyes off, tries to
duck and the ball hits flush onto the helmet.
96.5 Flintoff to Sreesanth, FOUR, oh ho!Sreesanth charges down the
track, backing away to leg in the process, and swats a short of
length ball over mid-off. Attack and counterattack!
96.6 Flintoff to Sreesanth, one run, backs away to the leg again,
Flintoff follows him, gets it away to long leg.
End of over 97 (9 runs) India 259/8 (trail by 141 runs)
A Flintoff 20-4-62-1 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
S Sreesanth 20* (35b 3x4) A Kumble 26* (53b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
The partnership has reached 42 off 9.4 overs. England have been
caught by surprise by the batting of Sreesanth.
Flintoff now opts for some spin. Panesar has been given a bowl.
97.1 Panesar to Sreesanth, one run
97.2 Panesar to Kumble, no run, full on the leg stump line, Kumble
pushes at it.
97.3 Panesar to Kumble, no run, full on the leg and middle this time,
Kumble comes forward, opens the face of the bat and runs it to the
off side and wants a single but Sreesanth refuses.
97.4 Panesar to Kumble, no run, goes for a sweep, doesn't make proper
contact.
97.5 Panesar to Kumble, no run, on a length, outside leg and turning in,
and Kumble is rapped on the pads. Monty goes up in appeal but that
one pitched outside leg.
97.6 Panesar to Kumble, two runs, slightly short, comes in from outside
leg, Kumble whips it through midwicket.
End of over 98 (3 runs) India 262/8 (trail by 138 runs)
MS Panesar 23-5-52-0 - Tata End
S Sreesanth 21* (36b 3x4) A Kumble 28* (58b 3x4)
98.1 Flintoff to Sreesanth, one run, slower ball, full just outside off.
Sreesanth, who again back away to the leg, picks it late but in
time and steers it to third man.
98.2 Flintoff to Kumble, one run, drifting down the leg, worked away
behind square leg.
98.3 Flintoff to Sreesanth, FOUR, banged in short and angling into the
body but this time Sreesanth had not backed to leg, veers inside
line and pulls it to long leg fence!
98.4 Flintoff to Sreesanth, no run, short of length, pushed back to the
bowler.
98.5 Flintoff to Sreesanth, no run, on a length, outside off, Sreesanth
shuffles across and tries to cut but doesn't make contact.
98.6 Flintoff to Sreesanth, no run, yorker and a appeal:full and homing
in on the toes, rebounds to the off side. Simon Taufel turns the
appeal down as it was going down legside.
End of over 99 (6 runs) India 268/8 (trail by 132 runs)
A Flintoff 21-4-68-1 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
A Kumble 29* (59b 3x4) S Sreesanth 26* (41b 4x4)
99.1 Panesar to Kumble, no run, just outside leg, pushed back down the
track.
99.2 Panesar to Kumble, no run, outside leg again, attempted sweepshot
but doesn't connect well.
99.3 Panesar to Kumble, no run, pushed to off side.
99.4 Panesar to Kumble, no run, Just outside leg, worked to short leg.
99.5 Panesar to Kumble, no run, goes round the wicket this time. driven
to covers.
99.6 Panesar to Kumble, no run, tossed up a bit, on the off and middle
and Kumble drives it back to the bowler.
End of over 100 (maiden) India 268/8 (trail by 132 runs)
MS Panesar 24-6-52-0 - Tata End
S Sreesanth 26* (41b 4x4) A Kumble 29* (65b 3x4)
Sreesanth has got the crowd going and loud cheers went up as the
fifty of the partnership came up.
100.1 Anderson to Sreesanth, two runs, drifting down, worked away through
midwicket.
100.2 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run, short of length and coming in from
the off and Sreeanth dead bats it and the crowd loves that.
100.3 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run, driven to the of side.
100.4 Anderson to Sreesanth, one run, full outside off, driven to covers
where Strauss mis-fields.
100.5 Anderson to Kumble, one run, drifting down the leg and Kumble whips
it to long leg.
100.6 Anderson to Sreesanth, no run, full, just outside off, steered to
gully.
End of over 101 (4 runs) India 272/8 (trail by 128 runs)
JM Anderson 18-8-34-3 - Garware Pavilion End
A Kumble 30* (66b 3x4) S Sreesanth 29* (46b 4x4)
101.1 Panesar to Kumble, no run, full and driven back to the bowler.
101.2 Panesar to Kumble, no run, flighted just outside off, Kumble comes
down the track and drives it to mid-off.
101.3 Panesar to Kumble, no run, flatter and slightly quicker. Kumble
pushes it out on the of side.
101.4 Panesar to Kumble, OUT: Partnership is broken. Full, pitched on the
middle and straightened and Kumble fails inm his attempt to sweep
and is trapped in front.
India 272/9, Partnership of 55
A Kumble lbw b Panesar 30 (70b 3x4 0x6)
S Sreesanth 29* (46b 4x4) MS Panesar 24.4-6-52-1
101.5 Panesar to Patel, one run, full and came in with the arm, turned to
square leg.
101.6 Panesar to Sreesanth, no run, just outside off stump and turning
slightly away, Sreesanth leans forward and then shoulders arms but
the ball hits the bat and rolls to slip.
End of over 102 (1 run) India 273/9 (trail by 127 runs)
MS Panesar 25-6-53-1 - Tata End
MM Patel 1* (1b) S Sreesanth 29* (47b 4x4)
102.1 Anderson to Patel, no run, Short and shaping in, Munaf backs to leg
and sort of offers a dfensive prod but makes no contact and Jones
gathers.
102.2 Anderson to Patel, FOUR, Munaf joins in the fun, crashes a full-ish
delivery straight down the ground.
102.3 Anderson to Patel, no run, slower ball, just outside off stump,
Munaf is beaten.
102.4 Anderson to Patel, two runs, No fiddling around this time. Heaved
across the line to deep midwicket.
102.5 Anderson to Patel, no run, Short and rising over middle and leg
stump, Sreesanth sways away and steers it to gully.
102.6 Anderson to Patel, no run, short of length, pushed to gully.
End of over 103 (6 runs) India 279/9 (trail by 121 runs)
JM Anderson 19-8-40-3 - Garware Pavilion End
S Sreesanth 29* (47b 4x4) MM Patel 7* (7b 1x4)
103.1 Panesar to Sreesanth, no run, flatter on the off, turnign away
slightly, and Sreesanth pushes it back down the track.
103.2 Panesar to Sreesanth, no run, drives to covers.
103.3 Panesar to Sreesanth, no run, flighted up on the off, leans forward
and pushes it to covers.
103.4 Panesar to Sreesanth, no run, slightly outside off, cut to point,
in the air but falls short.
103.5 Panesar to Sreesanth, no run, outside off and Sreesanth is beaten
on the defensive prod and Jones whips the bails, just for some
practice, I reckon.
103.6 Panesar to Sreesanth, no run, full and is hit on the pads as he
pushes forward. A stifled appeal goes up, negated by umpire Hair.
End of over 104 (maiden) India 279/9 (trail by 121 runs)
MS Panesar 26-7-53-1 - Tata End
MM Patel 7* (7b 1x4) S Sreesanth 29* (53b 4x4)
104.1 Anderson to Patel, OUT: Got him! Full and homing in on the off
stump and beats Munaf Patel's waft and crashes into the off stump.
And India are bowled out for 279, 121 runs in arrears.
India 279/10, Partnership of 7
MM Patel b Anderson 7 (8b 1x4 0x6)
S Sreesanth 29* (53b 4x4) JM Anderson 19.1-8-40-4
Match State: Innings Break
Indian players are trooping out on to the field and now have gone
in a huddle.
Huddle and short chat from Dravid over and they go their respective
fielding positions and the batsmen - Ian Bell and Andrew Strauss -
walk in.
0.1 Pathan to Strauss, no run, Pitched just outside off stump and
shapes away from the left-hand batsman.
0.2 Pathan to Strauss, no run, short of a length, pushed to covers.
0.3 Pathan to Strauss, no run, short and outside off, left alone. Irfan
was falling over in the delivery stride there.
0.4 Pathan to Strauss, (noball) no run, fuller this time, pushed to
mid-off.
0.4 Pathan to Strauss, wide: no run, erratic stuff continues from
Irfan. wide outside off and Hair extends his arms.
0.4 Pathan to Strauss, no run, outside off, starts off wide and shapes
away, left alone.
0.5 Pathan to Strauss, no run, outside off again, Strauss lets it go/
0.6 Pathan to Strauss, no run
End of over 1 (2 runs) England 2/0 (lead by 123 runs)
IK Pathan 1-0-2-0 (1w 1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 0* (0b) AJ Strauss 0* (7b)
Munaf Patel wil share the new ball this time around. Sreesanth did
it in the first innings.
1.1 Patel to Shah, no run, beauty! Just outside off, fuller and shapes
away and Ian Bell is beaten on the forward prod.
1.2 Patel to Shah, no run, outside off and move away, left alone.
1.3 Patel to Shah, no run, Delivered from the wide of the crease, ,
pitches outside off and goes away
1.4 Patel to Shah, no run, on target this time. pitched just outsdie
off and comes in with the angle and pushed back down the track.
1.5 Patel to Shah, one run, short of length on the of fstump, pushed to
right of point and they steal a single.
1.6 Patel to Strauss, no run, full on the middle and leg line, worked
to on side
End of over 2 (1 run) England 3/0 (lead by 124 runs)
MM Patel 1-0-1-0 - Tata End
OA Shah 1* (5b) AJ Strauss 0* (8b)
2.1 Pathan to Shah, no run, full and on the leg and middle line, pushed
back down the track.
2.2 Pathan to Shah, no run, full and flung across the batsman, hits the
seam anshapes back in and ebll does well to keep it out.
2.3 Pathan to Shah, no run, full and pushed to the on side.
2.4 Pathan to Bell, no run
2.5 Pathan to Bell, no run
2.6 Pathan to Bell, no run
End of over 3 (maiden) England 3/0 (lead by 124 runs)
IK Pathan 2-1-2-0 (1w 1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
AJ Strauss 0* (8b) IR Bell 1* (11b)
3.1 Patel to Strauss, no run, outside off, left alone
3.2 Patel to Strauss, one run, pushed to of side
3.3 Patel to Bell, no run, steered to slips.
3.4 Patel to Bell, no run
3.5 Patel to Bell, no run, pushed to covers.
3.6 Patel to Bell, no run, outside off, pushes at it, edge falsls short
of the second slip.
End of over 4 (1 run) England 4/0 (lead by 125 runs)
MM Patel 2-0-2-0 - Tata End
AJ Strauss 1* (10b) IR Bell 1* (15b)
4.1 Pathan to Strauss, one run, driven to square point
4.2 Pathan to Bell, no run, pushed to cover
4.3 Pathan to Bell, one run, ;tucked to swuare leg
4.4 Pathan to Strauss, no run, driven to cover
4.5 Pathan to Strauss, no run, outside off, left alone.
4.6 Pathan to Strauss, no run
End of over 5 (2 runs) England 6/0 (lead by 127 runs)
IK Pathan 3-1-4-0 (1w 1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
IR Bell 2* (17b) AJ Strauss 2* (14b)
5.1 Patel to Bell, no run, pushed to cover.
5.2 Patel to Bell, one run
5.3 Patel to Strauss, no run
5.4 Patel to Strauss, two runs, on driven
5.5 Patel to Strauss, no run, otuside off, left alone
5.6 Patel to Strauss, OUT: Gone! full outside off, Strauss goes to
drive, feathers an edge, Dhoni takes a good catch lunging forward.
England 9/1, Partnership of 9
AJ Strauss c Dhoni b Patel 4 (18b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 6 (3 runs) England 9/1 (lead by 130 runs)
MM Patel 3-0-5-1 - Tata End
IR Bell 3* (19b)
6.1 Pathan to Bell, no run, on the legs, turned to on side.
6.2 Pathan to Bell, one run, bouncer and hooked to fineleg.
6.3 Pathan to Shah, no run, outside off and Shah is beaten.
6.4 Pathan to Shah, no run, full, pushed confidently to covers and no
run.
6.5 Pathan to Shah, one run, driven down the ground to mid-off.
6.6 Pathan to Bell, no run, full outisde off and left alone.
End of over 7 (2 runs) England 11/1 (lead by 132 runs)
IK Pathan 4-1-6-0 (1w 1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 1* (3b) IR Bell 4* (22b)
7.1 Patel to Shah, FOUR, square driven to the fence
7.2 Patel to Shah, no run
7.3 Patel to Shah, one run
7.4 Patel to Bell, no run, defended on the back foot.
7.5 Patel to Bell, one run
7.6 Patel to Shah, one run
End of over 8 (7 runs) England 18/1 (lead by 139 runs)
MM Patel 4-0-12-1 - Tata End
OA Shah 7* (7b 1x4) IR Bell 5* (24b)
8.1 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, outside off, left alone
8.2 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, wide outside off, left alone.
8.3 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, wide outside off, no shot offered.
8.4 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, wide outside off stump again. left
alone.
8.5 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, short of a length, moving away, Shas
covers the line and lets it go.
8.6 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, ducks under a bouncer.
End of over 9 (maiden) England 18/1 (lead by 139 runs)
S Sreesanth 1-1-0-0 - Garware Pavilion End
IR Bell 5* (24b) OA Shah 7* (13b 1x4)
9.1 Kumble to Bell, no run
9.2 Kumble to Bell, no run, pushed to the off sidee.
9.3 Kumble to Bell, one run, on the legs, Bell turns it to midwicket
and Yuvraj makes a good tumbling stop
9.4 Kumble to Shah, no run, full on the off stump line, Shah goes
forward and pushes it silly point.
9.5 Kumble to Shah, no run, leans forward to defend.
9.6 Kumble to Shah, no run, full and outside off, driven off the badck
foot to point.
End of over 10 (1 run) England 19/1 (lead by 140 runs)
A Kumble 1-0-1-0 - Tata End
IR Bell 6* (27b) OA Shah 7* (16b 1x4)
10.1 Sreesanth to Bell, two runs, on a length , outside off, driven
through covers.
10.2 Sreesanth to Bell, no run, beaten! just outside off, shaping away,
and Bell plays inside the line.
10.3 Sreesanth to Bell, OUT: just outside off, on a length and shaping
away a bit, and Bell pokes at it, away from his body, and gets a
nick.
England 21/2, Partnership of 12
IR Bell c Dhoni b Sreesanth 8 (30b 0x4 0x6)
OA Shah 7* (16b 1x4) S Sreesanth 1.3-1-2-1
10.4 Sreesanth to Udal, no run
10.5 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, huge appeal but not given. Udal pokes at
one just outside off, it appears there might have been a nick but
umpire hair doesnt think so.
10.6 Sreesanth to Udal, no run
End of over 11 (2 runs) England 21/2 (lead by 142 runs)
S Sreesanth 2-1-2-1 - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 7* (16b 1x4) SD Udal 0* (3b)
11.1 Kumble to Shah, no run
11.2 Kumble to Shah, no run
11.3 Kumble to Shah, no run
11.4 Kumble to Shah, one run, played wide of the gully
11.5 Kumble to Udal, one run, on a length, just outside off, driven off
the back foot to gully
11.6 Kumble to Shah, no run
End of over 12 (2 runs) England 23/2 (lead by 144 runs)
A Kumble 2-0-3-0 - Tata End
SD Udal 1* (4b) OA Shah 8* (21b 1x4)
12.1 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, Full and swinging in, Udal gets hit on
the pads, huge appeal but going down the leg
12.2 Sreesanth to Udal, one run, inside edges a drive and they take a
single.
12.3 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, on a length, driven to mid-on.
12.4 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, on the sumps, pushed away.
12.5 Sreesanth to Shah, no run
12.6 Sreesanth to Shah, FOUR, short and pulled to the midwicket fence.
End of over 13 (5 runs) England 28/2 (lead by 149 runs)
S Sreesanth 3-1-7-1 - Garware Pavilion End
SD Udal 2* (6b) OA Shah 12* (25b 2x4)
13.1 Harbhajan Singh to Udal, no run, on a length, pushed to covers.
13.2 Harbhajan Singh to Udal, no run, full, stretches forward and drives
it to the off side.
13.3 Harbhajan Singh to Udal, no run, pushed to the of side.
13.4 Harbhajan Singh to Udal, no run, full, leans forward to push it
away to the off side.
13.5 Harbhajan Singh to Udal, no run
13.6 Harbhajan Singh to Udal, no run, Harbhajan went round the wicket
and hurls a doosra across. The ball pitches outside leg , and Udal
shoulders his arms, and the ball comes in to hit him in front, a
huge appeal results but of course, the ball was pitched outside
leg.
End of over 14 (maiden) England 28/2 (lead by 149 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 1-1-0-0 - Tata End
OA Shah 12* (25b 2x4) SD Udal 2* (12b)
14.1 Sreesanth to Shah, three runs, pushed to mid-on and Shah takes
three and exposes udal.
14.2 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, outside off stump and left alone
14.3 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, Full and swinging away, Udal pushes at
it tentatively and the ball takes the outer edge and flies to
Yuvrak at gully, who misses a sitter!
14.4 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, outside off again, drawing Ual forward
who pushes at it and is beaten. This turning out to be a great
last over.
14.5 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, beaten again! on a length and udal is
beaten on the defensive prod.
14.6 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, outside off, the last ball of the day,
left alone.
End of over 15 (3 runs) England 31/2 (lead by 152 runs)
S Sreesanth 4-1-10-1 - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 15* (26b 2x4) SD Udal 2* (17b)
Match State: Stumps - Day 3
And that's stumps on day three, another engrossing day of cricket.
England end the day, 152 ahead, but lose the openers at the fag
end of the day.
But the advantage is still with England and it will be interesting
to see which way the match will swing tomorrow. Can England press
on and pile up a big total or will India come back strongly into
the game? Join us tomorrow.
Hello! and welcome to day 4 of the Test match between India and
England. It should be a cracker of a contest and the first session
will obviously be very crucial to both team's fortunes.
15.1 Patel to Shah, no run, And we are off. First ball sails outside off
stump and Shah allows it to go to Dhoni.A very crucial first
session for both the sides.
15.2 Patel to Shah, no run, Down the leg,left alone.
15.3 Patel to Shah, no run, ooh! That one started just outside off and
swung in towards middle and Shah is beatend on a drive but luckily
for him there was a thin inside edge before th eball thudded onto
his pads. A stifled appeal goes up.
15.4 Patel to Shah, no run, Swinging in a gain but starts from middle
and going down leg.
15.5 Patel to Shah, no run, Another appeal! Full outside off stump and
dips in late and raps on the pads but going down the leg.
15.6 Patel to Shah, no run
End of over 16 (maiden) England 31/2 (lead by 152 runs)
MM Patel 5-1-12-1 - Tata End
SD Udal 2* (17b) OA Shah 15* (32b 2x4)
A very lively first over from Munaf Patel. There was some swing and
now Sreesanth is about to have a bowl.
16.1 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, Lovely outswinger, starts on the off and
shapes away, Udal lets it go.
16.2 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, Swing and a miss. Wide outside off and
Udal chases at it and Dhoni takes a it diving to his right.
16.3 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, Again outside off and shaping away, left
alone. Sreesanth has to get his radar right, right now he is
starting it from outside off.
16.4 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, hmmm.. another one of those: pitches
outside off and moving away and Udal for some strange reason keeps
having a go at it but luckily, for him, doesn't connect.
16.5 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, You guessed it. Outside off and moving
away. But this time Udal shoulders arms.
16.6 Sreesanth to Udal, FOUR, Crashed through covers! Full and outside
off, begging to be hit and Udal obliges.
End of over 17 (4 runs) England 35/2 (lead by 156 runs)
S Sreesanth 5-1-14-1 - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 15* (32b 2x4) SD Udal 6* (23b 1x4)
17.1 Patel to Shah, no run, Munaf has got the Sreesanth bug! Outside off
and shaping away a bit, left alone.
17.2 Patel to Shah, no run, Full just outside off and coming in a bit,
Shah stretches forward and pushes it away.
17.3 Patel to Shah, (noball) no run, bouncer and Shah ducks under.
17.3 Patel to Shah, no run, on a length, outside off, pushed to off
side.
17.4 Patel to Shah, no run, on a length, comes in a bit,pushed to the
off side.
17.5 Patel to Shah, one run, short of length outside off, pushed wide of
mid-off and they steal a single.
17.6 Patel to Udal, no run, out side off, shaping away, Udal pushes it
to covers.
End of over 18 (2 runs) England 37/2 (lead by 158 runs)
MM Patel 6-1-14-1 (1nb) - Tata End
OA Shah 16* (38b 2x4) SD Udal 6* (24b 1x4)
18.1 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, full and drifting on the middle, tapped
to the on side.
18.2 Sreesanth to Shah, FOUR, short and outside off and oh ho! a
forehand cross court swat to the right of mid-on.
18.3 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, on a length, defended watchfully.
18.4 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, outside off and left alone. again too
much width.
18.5 Sreesanth to Shah, no run
18.6 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, Short of driveable length, outside off
and shaping away, a slower ball and Shah pushes hard at it and the
edge falls just short of a diving Laxman in the slips.
End of over 19 (4 runs) England 41/2 (lead by 162 runs)
S Sreesanth 6-1-18-1 - Garware Pavilion End
SD Udal 6* (24b 1x4) OA Shah 20* (44b 3x4)
19.1 Patel to Udal, no run, sways away from a short rising one outside
off.
19.2 Patel to Udal, no run, another bouncer, ducked under.
19.3 Patel to Udal, no run, Fuller this time, driven to mid-on.
19.4 Patel to Udal, no run, outside off, driven to covers.
19.5 Patel to Udal, no run, Full and alomost on a blockhole, jabbed out
to mid-on.
19.6 Patel to Udal, no run, Nearly a inside edge onto the stumps. On a
length, outside of and maybe coming in a bit and Udal slashes at
it, the ball, after the inside edge, hits his pads.
End of over 20 (maiden) England 41/2 (lead by 162 runs)
MM Patel 7-2-14-1 (1nb) - Tata End
OA Shah 20* (44b 3x4) SD Udal 6* (30b 1x4)
20.1 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, on a length, worked to the on side.
20.2 Sreesanth to Shah, one run, Full and swinging in a bit, turned to
the front of square leg.
20.3 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, On a length, and pushed back to the
bowler.
20.4 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, On a length again and pitches on the off
and shapes back in, Udal pushes forward and works it to midwicket
where Sachin Tendulkar cleans up.
20.5 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, full and swinging in, but starts from
middle and leg and crashes into the pads but going down the leg.
20.6 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, On a length, just outside off, Udal
moves back and pushes it out to mid-on.
End of over 21 (1 run) England 42/2 (lead by 163 runs)
S Sreesanth 7-1-19-1 - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 21* (46b 3x4) SD Udal 6* (34b 1x4)
Whenever Sreesanth has tried for the outswinger today, it has
started from outside off stump and then moves away. So the batsman
have not been troubled. So he has shifted to bowling indippers nad
they are going on the middle and leg line.
21.1 Patel to Shah, no run, Short and Shah goes ack and hooks it down,
roling his wrists over the ball, and it flies to Harbhajan Singh
who is standign to the left of the square leg umpire.
21.2 Patel to Shah, no run
21.3 Patel to Shah, FOUR, Pulled imperiously! Short again, Shah swivels
on his front foot and pulls it over square leg.
21.4 Patel to Shah, no run, Another bouncer and Shah ducks under it.
21.5 Patel to Shah, one run, Full and shaping in, on the middle and leg,
turned through midwicket.
21.6 Patel to Udal, no run, Oh ho! bit of drama there. Udal pushes a
fuller one back to Munaf who hurls it back at the stumps, it hits
Udal on his pads and believe it or not, Munaf goes up in appeal!
Was he claiming for obstruction of the field? hmm..
End of over 22 (5 runs) England 47/2 (lead by 168 runs)
MM Patel 8-2-19-1 (1nb) - Tata End
OA Shah 26* (51b 4x4) SD Udal 6* (35b 1x4)
'Umpire Taufel has a long chat with Munaf Patel, Dravid rushes
across from the slips and cools his young fast bowler.
Taufel had a chat with him at the end of the fifth ball when Munaf
gave Shah a bit of lip
22.1 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, outside offand left alone.
22.2 Sreesanth to Shah, no run
22.3 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, just outside off, on a length, left
alone.
22.4 Sreesanth to Shah, no run
22.5 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, Just outside off, on a length, the
bottom hand comes into picture and it runs to Sachin at mid-on.
22.6 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, full outside off, driven to mid-off.
End of over 23 (maiden) England 47/2 (lead by 168 runs)
S Sreesanth 8-2-19-1 - Garware Pavilion End
SD Udal 6* (35b 1x4) OA Shah 26* (57b 4x4)
When Sachin stopped that ball (5th ball of the over), the crowd got
behind him,loud cheers went up and chants of SAchin! Sachin! went
around. Two days after they booed him, they are now trying to woo
back thier hero!
23.1 Kumble to Udal, no run, full and pushed back to Kumble.
23.2 Kumble to Udal, FOUR, Slog sweep over square leg! Full and slower
and Udal goes down on his right knee and slog sweeps it.
23.3 Kumble to Udal, no run, beaten! slower and thrown up on the off
stump and turned away, udal is beaten on the forward drive, the
bat hits the ground and Dhoni does not gather it cleanly.
23.4 Kumble to Udal, no run
23.5 Kumble to Udal, no run, Full outside off, pushed to off side.
23.6 Kumble to Udal, no run, Full and on the off stump, Udal comes
forward and pushes it down the track.
End of over 24 (4 runs) England 51/2 (lead by 172 runs)
A Kumble 3-0-7-0 - Tata End
OA Shah 26* (57b 4x4) SD Udal 10* (41b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
England have the better of the play so far. The young fast bowlers
have gone wicketless and Munaf has got a little bit frustrated.
Sreesanth has not got his radar exactly right and Dravid has
turned to his talisman - Anil Kumble.
24.1 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, on a length and outside off, left alone.
24.2 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, outside off again and holds its line,
left alone. Three slips, a gully for Sreesanth.
24.3 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, short of length, on the off stump, Shah
goes back and across and steers it to point.
24.4 Sreesanth to Shah, no run, outside off, slightly fuller this time,
Shah comes forward and pushes it to covers.
24.5 Sreesanth to Shah, three runs, Full outside off and Shah leans
forward and drives it through covers and Sehwag ambles gently
after it. He has just come on the field after getting treatment
for back spasm.
24.6 Sreesanth to Udal, no run, outsie off and is beaten on the forward
prod.
End of over 25 (3 runs) England 54/2 (lead by 175 runs)
S Sreesanth 9-2-22-1 - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 29* (62b 4x4) SD Udal 10* (42b 2x4)
25.1 Kumble to Shah, no run, floated outside off, Shah comes forward,
bat held in air, and pushes out to the off side.
25.2 Kumble to Shah, no run, Fuller and slightly quicker, worked to the
on side.
25.3 Kumble to Shah, no run, fuller again, worked away to the on side
with a exaggerated bottom-handed grip.
25.4 Kumble to Shah, no run
25.5 Kumble to Shah, no run, goes round the wicket now and it comes in
with the angle and bounces a bit; Shah pads it away.
25.6 Kumble to Shah, no run, outside leg and shaping in, Dhoni gathers
it down the leg side.
End of over 26 (maiden) England 54/2 (lead by 175 runs)
A Kumble 4-1-7-0 - Tata End
SD Udal 10* (42b 2x4) OA Shah 29* (68b 4x4)
Irfan has been given a bowl and its a testimony to the fact that
Dravid has lost bit of confidence in him that he didn't
straightaway introduce Irfan Pathan.
26.1 Pathan to Udal, (noball) two runs, full on the legs, turned behind
square leg.
26.1 Pathan to Udal, one run, full outside off stump, curves back a bit
and Udal foes for a square drive, takes the insdie edge and runs
to left of Dhoni.
26.2 Pathan to Shah, no run, outside off, on a length, Shah comes
forward and pushes it out to covers.
26.3 Pathan to Shah, no run, Full on the middle, driven to mid-on
26.4 Pathan to Shah, one run, drifting down the leg side, turned to
fineleg.
26.5 Pathan to Udal, one run, Another inside edge for Udal. Full outside
off and that slash through offside and the ball runs to the leg
side.
26.6 Pathan to Shah, one run, on the legs again, worked to square leg.
Irfan is yet to hit a consistent line or length.
End of over 27 (7 runs) England 61/2 (lead by 182 runs)
IK Pathan 5-1-13-0 (1w 2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 31* (72b 4x4) SD Udal 14* (45b 2x4)
27.1 Kumble to Shah, no run, ripping delivery; turn and bounce. Pitches
outside leg (still bowling round the sticks) and rips past the the
defensive prod of Shah and Dhoni gathers it well, high to his
right.
27.2 Kumble to Shah, no run
27.3 Kumble to Shah, no run, outside leg again and Shah pads it away.
27.4 Kumble to Shah, no run, outside leg again and Shah goes back and
pads it away.
27.5 Kumble to Shah, no run
27.6 Kumble to Shah, no run, fulloutside leg, Shah tries to sweep it
fine, doesn't make contact.
End of over 28 (maiden) England 61/2 (lead by 182 runs)
A Kumble 5-2-7-0 - Tata End
SD Udal 14* (45b 2x4) OA Shah 31* (78b 4x4)
28.1 Pathan to Udal, no run, full and on the middle and leg, worked away
to the on side.
28.2 Pathan to Udal, no run, That inside edge again! Outside off and
Udal goes for a drive on the up, the edge rebounds on to the right
boot and rolls away.
28.3 Pathan to Udal, no run, on a length, angling away, Udal drives and
it er.. takes the inside edge again and rolls to the on side.
28.4 Pathan to Udal, no run, outside off, leans forward and pushes it to
the off side.
28.5 Pathan to Udal, no run, outside off again, lsightly short of a
length, steered to gully.
28.6 Pathan to Udal, OUT: Gone! fuller outside off, Udal goes for a
drive and this time it takes the outer edge and flies low to left
of second slip where Wasim Jaffers swoops low, rolls to his left
and comes up with the catch. Udal has done his job.
England 61/3, Partnership of 40
SD Udal c Jaffer b Pathan 14 (51b 2x4 0x6)
End of over 29 (maiden) England 61/3 (lead by 182 runs)
IK Pathan 6-2-13-1 (1w 2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 31* (78b 4x4)
29.1 Kumble to Shah, no run, from round the wickets, outside leg, Shah
goes back and pushes it back to the bowler.
29.2 Kumble to Shah, one run, just outside leg, worked away behind
square leg.
29.3 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, Kumble stays round for Pietersen also.
pitches on the leg and spins across, Pietersen covers the line and
lets it go.
29.4 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, pitched outside leg and spins in with
the angle, Pietersen puts his left foot across and shoulders arms
29.5 Kumble to Pietersen, no run
29.6 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, Fuller this time, and Pietersen,
another heavily bottom-handed batsman, whips it to mid-on.
End of over 30 (1 run) England 62/3 (lead by 183 runs)
A Kumble 6-2-8-0 - Tata End
OA Shah 32* (80b 4x4) KP Pietersen 0* (4b)
30.1 Pathan to Shah, no run, outside off, left alone. Pathan signals to
his skipper and asks for a short cover to be moved in.
30.2 Pathan to Shah, wide: no run, short cover movies in and what does
Pathan do? throw it wide outside off.
30.2 Pathan to Shah, no run, a foot outside off stump and angling away,
Shah lets it go.
30.3 Pathan to Shah, no run, full outside off, driven offthe front foot
to Kumble at short cover.
30.4 Pathan to Shah, no run, Fuller and on the leg and middle and Shah
pushes it to of side and Kumble moves across to his right and
stops it.
30.5 Pathan to Shah, no run, outside off, left alone. The intent is to
make Shah drive and on the 4th day wicket, it might stop a bit adn
Kumble, at short cover, might come into the picture.
30.6 Pathan to Shah, one run, short and pulled away to midwicket where
Harbhajan Singh cleans up.
End of over 31 (2 runs) England 64/3 (lead by 185 runs)
IK Pathan 7-2-15-1 (2w 2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
OA Shah 33* (86b 4x4) KP Pietersen 0* (4b)
31.1 Kumble to Shah, no run, pitching outside leg stump and turning into
Shah's pads. Padded away.
31.2 Kumble to Shah, no run, defended to point off the back foot.
31.3 Kumble to Shah, no run, pushed through quicker by Kumble. Defended
on the back foot to the off side.
31.4 Kumble to Shah, no run, pitching outside leg and turns towards off.
Shah kicks it away.
31.5 Kumble to Shah, no run, defended on the back foot.
31.6 Kumble to Shah, no run, padded away again from outside leg stump.
End of over 32 (maiden) England 64/3 (lead by 185 runs)
A Kumble 7-3-8-0 - Tata End
KP Pietersen 0* (4b) OA Shah 33* (92b 4x4)
32.1 Pathan to Pietersen, one run, short ball on leg stump. Pietersen
pulls along the ground to deep backward square for one.
32.2 Pathan to Shah, no run, full and wide outside off. Shah smashes it
on the front foot but can't beat extra cover.
32.3 Pathan to Shah, no run, defended on the back foot on the off side.
32.4 Pathan to Shah, no run, slower ball. Full and outside off. Shah
cover drives on the front foot but doesn't pierce the field.
32.5 Pathan to Shah, no run, defended to cover on the front foot.
32.6 Pathan to Shah, no run, full on the middle and the off stump line,
pushed to covers.
End of over 33 (1 run) England 65/3 (lead by 186 runs)
IK Pathan 8-2-16-1 (2w 2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 1* (5b) OA Shah 33* (97b 4x4)
Match State: Drinks
33.1 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, still round the wickets, full outsdie
leg and Pietersen punches it back to the bowler.
33.2 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, outside leg again, pushed to the on
side.
33.3 Kumble to Pietersen, one run, full and the middle and leg,
Pietersen leans forward and punches it to the right of mid-off
33.4 Kumble to Shah, one run, slightly short and on the off stump, Shah
goes back and opens the face of the bat and runs it to point
33.5 Kumble to Pietersen, two runs, slower on the middle and leg,
Pietersen thrusts his left foot across and plays his unique sweep,
well in front of his body, bottom hand powering the stroke, to
long leg where Irfan makes a good tumbling stop.
33.6 Kumble to Pietersen, two runs, slight short, forced off the back
foot past Tendulkar at point.
End of over 34 (6 runs) England 71/3 (lead by 192 runs)
A Kumble 8-3-14-0 - Tata End
OA Shah 34* (98b 4x4) KP Pietersen 6* (10b)
34.1 Pathan to Shah, no run, Good slower ball. full and outside off,
Shah ends up playing inside the line and is beaten.
34.2 Pathan to Shah, no run
34.3 Pathan to Shah, no run
34.4 Pathan to Shah, one run
34.5 Pathan to Pietersen, one run
34.6 Pathan to Shah, no run
End of over 35 (2 runs) England 73/3 (lead by 194 runs)
IK Pathan 9-2-18-1 (2w 2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
KP Pietersen 7* (11b) OA Shah 35* (103b 4x4)
35.1 Kumble to Pietersen, no run, full and pushed back to the bowler.
35.3 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, on the legs pushed back
35.4 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, similar ball, pushed back to the
bowler.
35.5 Kumble to Collingwood, no run
35.6 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, tossed on the leg and middle,
Collingwood takes his left foot out, and punches it back to
Kumble.
End of over 36 (maiden) England 73/4 (lead by 194 runs)
A Kumble 9-4-14-1 - Tata End
OA Shah 35* (103b 4x4) PD Collingwood 0* (4b)
That was a good catch, it flew to the left and high, straight at
face of the umpire Taufel who moves away to his left, and out
comes the left hand of Kumble, who leaps to his left and hits the
ground with the ball clasped in his palms.
36.1 Pathan to Shah, one run
36.2 Pathan to Collingwood, no run, outside off stump, fuller and
Collingwood covers his off stump and lets it go.
36.3 Pathan to Collingwood, no run
36.4 Pathan to Collingwood, no run
36.5 Pathan to Collingwood, one run, on the leg and middle, worked to
the right of the midwicket for a single.
36.6 Pathan to Shah, no run, full on the middle and angling away, pushed
back to the bowler.
End of over 37 (2 runs) England 75/4 (lead by 196 runs)
IK Pathan 10-2-20-1 (2w 2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 1* (8b) OA Shah 36* (105b 4x4)
37.1 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, pushed across Collingwood, who
reaches out and steers it to point. There is a slip, a silly point
and a short leg.
37.2 Kumble to Collingwood, one run, slightly short on the of stump,
steered to the right of point and they steal a single.
37.3 Kumble to Shah, no run, pitches outside leg and is rapped on the
pads, a stifled appeal goes up but its pitched outside leg.
37.4 Kumble to Shah, no run, full, outside leg and turning in from there
and Shah pads it away.
37.5 Kumble to Shah, no run, padded away again.
37.6 Kumble to Shah, no run, Full and outside leg again, and this one
turns in wih bounce, Shah moves back, covering his stumps, raises
his bat high and pads it away.
End of over 38 (1 run) England 76/4 (lead by 197 runs)
A Kumble 10-4-15-1 - Tata End
PD Collingwood 2* (10b) OA Shah 36* (109b 4x4)
Munaf Patel has replaced Irfan Pathan
38.1 Patel to Collingwood, no run, Full and outside off, shapes back in,
driven to mid-off.
38.2 Patel to Collingwood, one run, delivered from slightly wide of the
crease, and angling down the leg, turned off the hips
38.3 Patel to Shah, no run, full and down the leg again and this time
Shah, flicks it to long leg.
38.4 Patel to Shah, two runs, attempted yorker, but slipping down the
leg, worked away to fine leg
38.5 Patel to Shah, no run, slipping down leg again, Dhoni gathers it.
Bit of waster really but thenMunaf always seem to take a atleast 2
overs to get his radarright and his pace up. So lets see.
38.6 Patel to Shah, no run, on the legs again, pushed away.
End of over 39 (3 runs) England 79/4 (lead by 200 runs)
MM Patel 9-2-22-1 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 3* (12b) OA Shah 38* (113b 4x4)
Kumble now goes over the wicket.
39.1 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, on the off stump line, slightly
slower, Collingwood goes back and punches it to off side.
39.2 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, fuller this time and Collingwood
comes forward and pushes it down the track.
39.3 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, this time it drifts to leg and
middle line, worked to the on side. Kumble is hoping that
Collingwood will play across and maybe, there will be a leading
edge.
39.4 Kumble to Collingwood, two runs, sliding down the legs, flicked
away behind squareleg
39.5 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, on the leg and middle, played with
the full face of the bat.
39.6 Kumble to Collingwood, no run
End of over 40 (2 runs) England 81/4 (lead by 202 runs)
A Kumble 11-4-17-1 - Tata End
OA Shah 38* (113b 4x4) PD Collingwood 5* (18b)
40.1 Patel to Shah, no run, full and drifting down, pushed to mid-on
40.2 Patel to Shah, no run, pushed to covers.
40.3 Patel to Shah, (noball) no run, on a length, coming in from the off
and Shah is rapped on his pads but Munaf had overstepped. And it
appears it would have gone down the leg anyway.
40.3 Patel to Shah, (noball) no run, on a length, coming in from the off
and Shah is rapped on his pads but Munaf had overstepped. And it
appears it would have gone down the leg anyway.
40.3 Patel to Shah, no run, outside off, holds its line, left alone.
40.4 Patel to Shah, no run, on the middle and leg, reverses in but again
on the legs, pushed out to midwicekt
40.5 Patel to Shah, one run, full and drifting down the leg, whipped
away through square leg
40.6 Patel to Collingwood, (noball) one run, drifting down the legs,
turned behind square leg.
40.6 Patel to Shah, no run, driven to mid-on. and thats lunch.
End of over 41 (5 runs) England 86/4 (lead by 207 runs)
MM Patel 10-2-27-1 (4nb) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 6* (19b) OA Shah 39* (121b 4x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 4
England lead by healthy 206 runs and with 6 wickets in hand they
will be pushing hard post lunch. The wicket is just starting to
show signs of wear and tear, the surface was disturbed a few times
and puff of dust was visible but for the main, it has held
up really well and it's not the the typical Indian wicket of the
yore - there in no vicious turn or spite. So it's difficult to say
what would be a good target
But a target of 300 will really test the Indians, especially
considering Virender Sehwag is not in great touch - he has a poor
second innings record, and Sachin Tendulkar is bit off colour. The
critics have been at his throat, warranted to an extent,
and it would be fascinating to watch how he goes in the second
innings. In the morning when the rest of the players were warming
up, SRT was absorbed in his batting practice, with Greg Chappell
hovering nearby, and was seen playing his shots.
Will SRT go for the broke? A great batsman, now in a bit of
decline, the critics baying for his blood, some of his fans
booing, it makes for great TV. his 2nd innings is a must watch.
Lets recap a bit and have a look at the fall of the wickets today.
first to go was Shaun Udal who flashed at a wide outside off stump
delivery, and the resultant edge was well taken by Jaffer, at 2nd
slip, swooping low to his left.
The second to depart was the key man - Pietersen. Kumble, from
round the wickets, floated one on the leg and the middle and
turning in, and Pietersen tried to whip it to midwicket but is
beaten by the flight and the spin and the leading edge flew
flew to the left of Kumble, who stretched out both hands and the
ball nestles into his left palm.
41.1 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, full on the middle, pushed back to
bowler.
41.2 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, on the off and middle, punched back
to the bowler.
41.3 Kumble to Collingwood, no run
41.4 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, Gone! lovely bit of work from
Tendulkar, Collingwood pushes out, the edge runs to short third
man, where Tendulkar moves to his left, swoops and throws down the
stumps and Shah is short of his crease.
England 85/5, Partnership of 12
OA Shah run out (Tendulkar) 38 (118b 4x4 0x6)
41.5 Kumble to Flintoff, no run
41.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, full and pushed out to the off sdie.
End of over 42 (-1 runs, maiden) England 85/5 (lead by 206 runs)
A Kumble 12-5-17-1 - Tata End
PD Collingwood 7* (24b) A Flintoff 0* (2b)
42.1 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, outside off, left alone.
42.2 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, short of length, pushed out to
covers.
42.3 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, full on the corridor, Collingwood
moves back and lets it go
42.4 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, snorter! Kicks up short of length
and Collingwood, pressing forward, is taken by surprise but
adjusts and hops up and fends it off bit ungainly.
42.5 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, outside off, left alone
42.6 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, Delivered from wide of the
crease, and it holds its line after pitching outside off, left
alone.
End of over 43 (maiden) England 85/5 (lead by 206 runs)
S Sreesanth 10-3-22-1 - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 0* (2b) PD Collingwood 7* (30b)
43.1 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, from over the wicket, full on the off
and middle, drawing flintoff forward, who pushes it back down the
ground.
43.2 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, fuller, slower and Flintoff dead bats
it.
43.3 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, on the middle, turning away a bit,
Flintoff shuffles and pushes down the track
43.4 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, Dropped! slightly short of length,
Flintoff stands tall and just pushes at it, straight to Yuvraj, at
sillypoint. Not much reaction time and it thuds into his midriff.
43.5 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, flighted on the middle, pushed back
43.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run
End of over 44 (maiden) England 85/5 (lead by 206 runs)
A Kumble 13-6-17-1 - Tata End
PD Collingwood 7* (30b) A Flintoff 0* (8b)
44.1 Sreesanth to Collingwood, two runs, Short of a length, outside off,
forced off the back foot through covers.
44.2 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, on a length, pushed back down the
track
44.3 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, fuller and outside off,
Collingwood pushes at it , slightly away from his body, and the
ball rolsl to the off side.
44.4 Sreesanth to Collingwood, legbye: one run, full and swinging in,
but drifts to the legs, and hits the pads and runs to the leg side
44.5 Sreesanth to Flintoff, no run, attmpetd bouncer which never got up.
banged in short outside off and it barely raises and Flintoff lets
it sail harmlessly to Dhoni
44.6 Sreesanth to Flintoff, no run, fuller on the off stump, pushed to
covers.
End of over 45 (3 runs) England 88/5 (lead by 209 runs)
S Sreesanth 11-3-24-1 - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 9* (34b) A Flintoff 0* (10b)
45.1 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, fuller on the off stump, turning
away, left alone.
45.2 Kumble to Collingwood, two runs, slightly short outside off, forced
through covers
45.3 Kumble to Collingwood, no run
45.4 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, floated on the leg and middle,
Collingwood pushes back and works it to short leg.
45.5 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, tossed up to the bat, driven back to
the bowler
45.6 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, on the blockhole, jabbed away to
midwicket
End of over 46 (2 runs) England 90/5 (lead by 211 runs)
A Kumble 14-6-19-1 - Tata End
A Flintoff 0* (10b) PD Collingwood 11* (40b)
The crowd is chanting SACHIN! SACHIN! as they continue to woo back
their hero...
46.1 Sreesanth to Flintoff, no run, pushed to cover
46.2 Sreesanth to Flintoff, no run, outside off, batsman shoulders arms
Sreesanth runs in with the ball hidden behind his back in his left
hand, then transferring it into his right and bowling it
46.3 Sreesanth to Flintoff, (noball) no run, reverse swing there, from
outside off to the batsman's toes, Flintoff digs it out
46.3 Sreesanth to Flintoff, FOUR, good length ball, but too wide,
Flintoff unleashes a mighty thump, races past cover for a four
46.4 Sreesanth to Flintoff, no run, wide of the stumps, Flintoff has
nothing to do with it
46.5 Sreesanth to Flintoff, no run, full ball, crisp straight push,
Irfan tumbles and stops at mid-off, Sachin Tendulkar picks it up
and prevents the single
46.6 Sreesanth to Flintoff, no run, attempted yorker, turns into a full
toss, Flintoff turns it to midwicket, misses out on a great chance
for a boundary
End of over 47 (5 runs) England 95/5 (lead by 216 runs)
S Sreesanth 12-3-29-1 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 11* (40b) A Flintoff 4* (17b 1x4)
47.1 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, pushed cautiously
47.2 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, done in by some extra bounce, jammed
down to the silly point fielder
47.3 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, defended confidently
47.4 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, slower this time, brings his bat
down quickly and glides it to slip
47.5 Kumble to Collingwood, FOUR, slightly short from Kumble, trying for
the flipper, Collingwood rocks back and pulls it majestically for
four, great shot
47.6 Kumble to Collingwood, no run
End of over 48 (4 runs) England 99/5 (lead by 220 runs)
A Kumble 15-6-23-1 - Tata End
A Flintoff 4* (17b 1x4) PD Collingwood 15* (46b 1x4)
48.1 Sreesanth to Flintoff, one run
48.2 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, short of a length, pushed to
covers
48.3 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, left outside off
48.4 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, full, pushed to covers again,
straight to the fielder, unable to pierce the infield here
48.5 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, straight and full again, defended
stodgily, Collingwood shows he is willing to be patient
48.6 Sreesanth to Collingwood, no run, striving for the yorker again,
driven to short cover
End of over 49 (1 run) England 100/5 (lead by 221 runs)
S Sreesanth 13-3-30-1 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 5* (18b 1x4) PD Collingwood 15* (51b 1x4)
Harbhajan on
49.1 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, flighted outside off, Flintoff
blocks carefully
49.2 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, one run, flighted on middle stump,
looks like the doosra. Flintoff nudges it to the vacant square
region on the on side
49.3 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, flighted on leg stump, dug
out and pushed to mid-on
49.4 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, slower in the air, flicked
to short midwicket but no run
49.5 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, FOUR, flighted again, dances down
the track and executes a superb pick-up shot over midwicket
49.6 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, fires it down the pads,
Collingwood pads it away and the ball baloons up to the off side
End of over 50 (5 runs) England 105/5 (lead by 226 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 2-1-5-0 - Tata End
A Flintoff 6* (20b 1x4) PD Collingwood 19* (55b 2x4)
50.1 Kumble to Flintoff, (noball) FOUR, drifts down leg and middle,
Flintoff leans forward and clips it through midwicket. Super shot
that.
50.1 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, on the leg again, worked to on side.
50.2 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, tossed on the off stump, Flintoff puts
his left foot across, pushes it the off side.
50.3 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, on the middle and leg this time.
FLintoff takes his left foot out of the line, works to the on
side.
50.4 Kumble to Flintoff, one run, drifting on to the pads, turned to
fineleg
50.5 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, slower and on the middle and leg,
Colingwood stays back, and pushes it to short leg.
50.6 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, slightly fuller, on the middle and
leg, Collingwood leans forward and plays it with the full face of
the bat
End of over 51 (6 runs) England 111/5 (lead by 232 runs)
A Kumble 16-6-29-1 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 11* (25b 2x4) PD Collingwood 19* (57b 2x4)
51.1 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, flighted on the off, turning
in lsightly, Flintoff comes forward and pushes it to on side.
51.2 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, tossed on the middle, worked
to short leg
51.3 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, one run, slightly short, on the off
and middle, turning in, Flintoff stays back, waits for the turn to
play out, and works it behind square leg.
51.4 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, tossed outside off, fuller,
Collingwood comes forward and dead bats it, the spin takes the
ball to run to short leg
51.5 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, similar ball, similar
result
51.6 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, slightly fuller but this
time on the middle and turning to leg, Collingwood stays back and
then jabs it to the on side.
End of over 52 (1 run) England 112/5 (lead by 233 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 3-1-6-0 - Tata End
A Flintoff 12* (28b 2x4) PD Collingwood 19* (60b 2x4)
52.1 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, from round the wicket and on the leg
and middle, Flintoff goes back and pushes it back
52.2 Kumble to Flintoff, one run, fuller on the legs, worked to long leg
52.3 Kumble to Collingwood, one run, full toss on the leg, flicked to
long leg
52.4 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, on the leg and middle , turning in with
teh angle, pushed to covers
52.5 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, floated on the middle, FLintoff leans
forward, opens the face of the bat and runs it to covers
52.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, just outside leg this time, fuller,
Flintoff stays back, swivels, and pushes it to short leg
End of over 53 (2 runs) England 114/5 (lead by 235 runs)
A Kumble 17-6-31-1 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 20* (61b 2x4) A Flintoff 13* (33b 2x4)
53.1 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, flighted outside off,
fuller, Collingwood plays it quietly back
53.2 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, three runs, slightly short outside
off, Collingwood forces it off the back foot, past point and VVS
Laxman ambles after it. slightly more alert fielder would have
stopped it to two and DRavid and Harbhajan are not amused by it,
though nothing is said
53.3 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, pushed to on side
53.4 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, tossed on the middle, pushed
out to midon
53.5 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, flighted on the off stump,
turning in, FLintoff comes forward and punches it to mid-on
53.6 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run
End of over 54 (3 runs) England 117/5 (lead by 238 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 4-1-9-0 - Tata End
PD Collingwood 23* (63b 2x4) A Flintoff 13* (37b 2x4)
54.1 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, froum round the wickets still.
collingwood pushes a fuller delivery on the leg and middle to the
off side, with the spin
54.2 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, on the legstump, pushed to the on
side
54.3 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, slightly short, on the leg and
coming in with the angle, collingwood goes back and punches it
down the track
54.4 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, on the middle, turning away,
Collingwood stays back, opens the face of the bat and runs it down
to the off side.
54.5 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, goes back again, and pushses it to
the off side
54.6 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, tossed up this time, on the legstump
line, Collingwood comes forward and works it to short leg
End of over 55 (maiden) England 117/5 (lead by 238 runs)
A Kumble 18-7-31-1 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 13* (37b 2x4) PD Collingwood 23* (69b 2x4)
55.1 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, tossed up on the off, pushed
back. Flintoff is now sporting the hat.
55.2 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, comes forward and pushes it
down the track
55.3 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, tossed up on the leg and
middle, Flintoff tries to whip across the line, misses and it raps
his pads.
55.4 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run
55.5 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run
55.6 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, short of length and turning
in, Flintoff moves back and turns it to short leg
End of over 56 (maiden) England 117/5 (lead by 238 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 5-2-9-0 - Tata End
PD Collingwood 23* (69b 2x4) A Flintoff 13* (43b 2x4)
32 runs have come in this session in 15 overs. Time for England to
press on.
56.1 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, round the wickets again. Collingwood
goes back and pushes it to on side
56.2 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, gull on the pads, Collingwood stays
back , ofers the full face of the blade and dead bats it
56.3 Kumble to Collingwood, no run
56.4 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, just outside leg, fuller,
Collingwood comes forward to defend
56.5 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, tossed up outside leg, turning in,
Collingwood chooses to go back and punches it to short leg
56.6 Kumble to Collingwood, no run, on the off, fuller, Collingwood
leans forward and works it to off side.
End of over 57 (maiden) England 117/5 (lead by 238 runs)
A Kumble 19-8-31-1 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 13* (43b 2x4) PD Collingwood 23* (75b 2x4)
57.1 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, slightly flatter on the off
stump, turning in, Flintoff gos back and pushes it to short leg
57.2 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, one run, fuller on the off and
Flintoff goes back, instead of coming forward and the ball hits
the inside edge and runs to square leg
57.3 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, goes back and punches it
down the track
57.4 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, tossed up on the off, leant
forward and pushed away to off
57.5 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, tossed up on the off and
middle, defended away off the back foot
57.6 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run
End of over 58 (1 run) England 118/5 (lead by 239 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 6-2-10-0 - Tata End
A Flintoff 14* (45b 2x4) PD Collingwood 23* (79b 2x4)
Shabash Bhajju, accha aa raha hai (Harbhjan, the ball is coming
out very well) screams Dhoni from behind and Dravid seems to
agree.
58.1 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, outside leg, pushed out to on..
58.2 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, similar ball, again pushed down the
track
58.3 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, tossed up outside leg. Flintoff goes
down on his right knee and attempts to sweep but doesn't make
contact. ball hits the pad and pops up on the offside
58.4 Kumble to Flintoff, no run
58.5 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, on the leg stump and pushed back again
58.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, outside leg again and no run. Yet
another maiden from Kumble. India are applying the squeeze here
End of over 59 (maiden) England 118/5 (lead by 239 runs)
A Kumble 20-9-31-1 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 23* (79b 2x4) A Flintoff 14* (51b 2x4)
59.1 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, flatter on the offstump,
pushed down the track
59.2 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, just outside off, leans
forward and plays it to close on the off side
59.3 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, one run, comes forward and drives
it to mid-on and they steal a single. Kaif is standing slightly
deep
59.4 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, Doosra and missed
stumping!floated on the of stump line, Flintoff charges down the
track to play a lofted shot and is beatend by the doosra and Dhoni
is unable to gather cleanly as he is beatend by the bounce.
Flintoff is extremely lucky to be there
59.5 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, pushed back down the track
59.6 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run
End of over 60 (1 run) England 119/5 (lead by 240 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 7-2-11-0 - Tata End
PD Collingwood 24* (82b 2x4) A Flintoff 14* (54b 2x4)
60.1 Kumble to Collingwood, one run, slightly short, coming in from
outside leg, Collingwood pushes back and works it to long leg
60.2 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, fuller this time and Flintoff comes
forward and dead bats it
60.3 Kumble to Flintoff, no run
60.4 Kumble to Flintoff, FOUR, Super shot! Delivered from wide of
crease, flighted and in the slot, Flintoff drvies majestically
down the ground
60.5 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, slightly short outside leg and bouncing
in, Flintoff goes for apull, doesnt connect properly and its
dificult to say whether it came of his gloves but the ball pops up
behind where Dhoni dives to his left but doesnt hold it.
60.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, Dropped! Well, its rather harsh to call
that a chance. Flighted on the leg and middle and Flintoff, not
unlike Pietersen, tries to whip it to onside, the leading edge
pops well in front of Kumble who runs forward and dives but in
vain.
End of over 61 (5 runs) England 124/5 (lead by 245 runs)
A Kumble 21-9-36-1 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 25* (83b 2x4) A Flintoff 18* (59b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
Just watched the replays again and I think there was a bit of a
glove on the fifth ball where Dhoni attempted to take a catch and
the next ball dropped in front of the diving Kumble.
61.1 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, .;driven back to the bowler
61.2 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, tossed up and played
quietly back down the track
61.3 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, legbye: FOUR, oh! turn and bounce!
flighted outside off and Collingwood prefers to stay back but is
surprised by the sharp turn and bounce and it just goes waist high
between batsman and Dhoni. Was there a bit of glove or it kissed
the waist on its way?hmm...
61.4 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run
61.5 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, pushed back down the track
61.6 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, deliverd from round the
wwicket, faster one that went across Collingwood, left alone
End of over 62 (4 runs, maiden) England 128/5 (lead by 249 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 8-3-11-0 - Tata End
A Flintoff 18* (59b 3x4) PD Collingwood 25* (89b 2x4)
62.1 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, full on the leg, Flintoff leans and
pushes it to on side
62.2 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, fuller and Flintoff tunrs towards the
line of the ball and offers the full face of the bat
62.3 Kumble to Flintoff, no run
62.4 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, full again and dead batted away
62.5 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, tossed on the leg and middle, leans
forward and plays it to the on side
62.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, oh ho! Kumble runs in at a strange
angle into the wide ofthe crease and delivers it, Flintoff pushes
it back
End of over 63 (maiden) England 128/5 (lead by 249 runs)
A Kumble 22-10-36-1 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 25* (89b 2x4) A Flintoff 18* (65b 3x4)
63.1 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, round the wickets again and
pushes it faster and quicker, Collingwood goes back and punches it
back to the bowler
63.2 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, slightly short again and
punched back to the bowler
63.3 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, two runs, doosra but slightly short
and outsdie off, forced off the back foot through covers
63.4 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, goes over now and tosses it
up on the off, COllingwood comes down the track and drives it back
to the bowler
63.5 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, on the middle and off stump
line, leant forward and dfended away to short leg
63.6 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, turn and bounce again. The
wicket is sstarting to show its wares. that one tossed up outside
off and Collingwood, instead of coming forward, goes back and is
beaten by the sharp turn and also by the bounce.
End of over 64 (2 runs) England 130/5 (lead by 251 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 9-3-13-0 - Tata End
A Flintoff 18* (65b 3x4) PD Collingwood 27* (95b 2x4)
Irfan Pathan will have a bowl now. Wonder what's up with Munaf
Patel, he has not been given a bowl for some time.
64.1 Pathan to Flintoff, wide: no run, way outside off and Hair extends
his arms
64.1 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, outside off, angling away, left alone
64.2 Pathan to Flintoff, no run
64.3 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, full and shaping away, pushed to covers
64.4 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, comes forward and offers the full face
of the bat
64.5 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, on a length, on the middle and off
stump, shaping away, Flintoff is squared up a bit and the
eleadging edge runs to the off side
64.6 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, Change of pace, full outside off,
Flintoff walks into his drive, playing well away from his body and
the ball goes in air towards covers but falls just short of Kaif,
who is standing slightly deep.
End of over 65 (1 run) England 131/5 (lead by 252 runs)
IK Pathan 11-2-21-1 (3w 2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 27* (95b 2x4) A Flintoff 18* (71b 3x4)
65.1 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, From over the wickets this
time, tossed on the off, driven back to Harbhajan
65.2 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, pushed through this time,
just outside off, Collingwood chooses to go back and pushes it to
the off side
65.3 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, flighted on the middle and
leg stump line, Collingwood plays in front of his body, misses and
the ball takes the pad on its way to short leg
65.4 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, FOUR, lovely pick-up shot. tossed
up on the off , Collingwood walks across and then uses his bottom
hand and exsecutes a lovely pick-up shot over mid-on
65.5 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, goes back and pushes it
away
65.6 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, quicker and flatter,
Collingwood goes back and works it to the on side
End of over 66 (4 runs) England 135/5 (lead by 256 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 10-3-17-0 - Tata End
A Flintoff 18* (71b 3x4) PD Collingwood 31* (101b 3x4)
Batsmen take a quick drinks break. and it will be Irfan to
continue. There are two short covers and a lone slip.
66.1 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, angled away, left alone.
66.2 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, outside off, angling away, Flintoff
keeps his left foot across and shoulders arms
66.3 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, on the off stump, slightly short of a
length, Flintoff pushes it to covers
66.4 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, outside off, fuller, inviting a drive
but Flintoff resists andallows it to go
66.5 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, full again, on the off stump line,
curving in slightly, Flintoff drives powerfully to mid-off
66.6 Pathan to Flintoff, wide: no run, Arrgh! shockingly wide outside
off. Obviously, must have slipped
66.6 Pathan to Flintoff, one run, drifting down the elgs, worked behind
square leg
End of over 67 (2 runs) England 137/5 (lead by 258 runs)
IK Pathan 12-2-23-1 (4w 2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 19* (77b 3x4) PD Collingwood 31* (101b 3x4)
67.1 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, slightly wider outside off,
turning in, Flintoff comes forward and offers the full face of the
bat
67.2 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, tossed up outside off, a foot
outside off, inviting a drive but Flintoff, again defends
watchfully
67.3 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, doosra on the off stump,
Flintoff picks it and dead bats it
67.4 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, on the off stump, pushed away
to the offside.
67.5 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, goes round. pitched on the
middle and coming back slightly, Flintoff covers the line and
defends it watchfully
67.6 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, on a middle and leg, worked to
short leg
End of over 68 (maiden) England 137/5 (lead by 258 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 11-4-17-0 - Tata End
PD Collingwood 31* (101b 3x4) A Flintoff 19* (83b 3x4)
68.1 Pathan to Collingwood, one run, hesitation and almost a mix-up,
Collingwood pushes a length delviery on the leg stump to teh on
side and sets off, atleast that s what it looks like and then
suddenly halts, Flintoff who was rushingdown then stops but
luckily sense prevails!
68.2 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, outside off, bit too wide, left alone
68.3 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, on a length, on the middle and off,
pushed away to the off side
68.4 Pathan to Flintoff, no run
68.5 Pathan to Flintoff, no run, on the blockhole ,jabbed away to the on
side
68.6 Pathan to Flintoff, no run
End of over 69 (1 run) England 138/5 (lead by 259 runs)
IK Pathan 13-2-24-1 (4w 2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 32* (102b 3x4) A Flintoff 19* (88b 3x4)
69.1 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, tossed on the off, turning
in, Collingwood pads up outside off, ball rebounds off the front
pad to leg slip. appeal but obviously not given
69.2 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, on the off, pushed to
covers
69.3 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run
69.4 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, flighted outside off and
turning in, Collingwood thrusts his left foot across and pads up
69.5 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, quicker and flatter,
Collingwood goes back and plays it watchfully
69.6 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, tossed outside off, on a
length, Collingwood comes down the track, doesn't get to the pitch
ofthe ball and it hits his pads and rolls to off side
End of over 70 (maiden) England 138/5 (lead by 259 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 12-5-17-0 - Tata End
A Flintoff 19* (88b 3x4) PD Collingwood 32* (108b 3x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 4
That's tea on the fourth day, England have crawled on to a position
of strength at 138 for 5, 259 runs ahead.
India applied the squeeze, with spinners operating in tandem in the
post lunch session. Kumble, for the majority, went round the
wickets and bowled it into the rough, outside leg. Harbhajan got
better and better as the day went.
Play about to resume now. Surely, England will press on now and go
for some quick runs? The first few overs should give us a clue.
70.1 Patel to Flintoff, one run, drifting on to the pads, worked away
behind aquare elg
70.2 Patel to Collingwood, legbye: one run, delivered from wide of the
crease, drifting on the legs, runs down to the onside off the pads
70.3 Patel to Flintoff, no run
70.4 Patel to Flintoff, FOUR, Super shot. Fulll and shaping in, Flintoff
puts his left foot across, and just lofts it straight, up and over
70.5 Patel to Flintoff, FOUR, full and reversing in, Flintoff takes his
left foot out of the line, whips it through wide mid on.
70.6 Patel to Flintoff, one run, on the elgs, turned to the onside, easy
single
End of over 71 (11 runs) England 149/5 (lead by 270 runs)
MM Patel 11-2-36-1 (3nb) - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 29* (93b 5x4) PD Collingwood 32* (109b 3x4)
Game on! England on the attack. Now Harbhajan wil bowl and they
have a deep midwicekt, a long on.
71.1 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, flighted on the off, pushed
back to the bowler.
71.2 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, slightly short outside off and
turning in, with boucne, Flintoff foes back and jabs it away
71.3 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, tossed up, fuller, Flintoff
comes forward and drives it back down the track
71.4 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, flatter and quicker, Flintoff
shuffles across and defends watchfully
71.5 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, on a length, coming in,
Flintoff offers the full face of the blade
71.6 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, better delivery this tim. just
short of a driveable length, Flintoff is unsre whether to come
forward or go back and in the end, stays at the crease and pushes
at it.
End of over 72 (maiden) England 149/5 (lead by 270 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 13-6-17-0 - Tata End
PD Collingwood 32* (109b 3x4) A Flintoff 29* (99b 5x4)
72.1 Patel to Collingwood, no run
72.2 Patel to Collingwood, (noball) no run, outside off and comes in a
bit, but still outside the offstump and Collingwood lets it go.
72.2 Patel to Collingwood, no run, fuller and on the off stump, driven
to mid-off
72.3 Patel to Collingwood, no run, well outside off and this time holds
its line, Collingwood allows it sail past him
72.4 Patel to Collingwood, no run, slightly quicker and it reverses in
from outside off, Collingwood tries to force it away but is beaten
by the indrift and inside edges it onto his pads
72.5 Patel to Collingwood, no run, outside off, drifting in a bit,
Collingwood covers the line, lets go
72.6 Patel to Collingwood, one run, attempted yorker turns into a
fulltoss on the legs and Collingwood turns it to long leg where
Sreesanth fumbles but they don't take any extra run.
End of over 73 (2 runs) England 151/5 (lead by 272 runs)
MM Patel 12-2-38-1 (4nb) - Garware Pavilion End
PD Collingwood 33* (116b 3x4) A Flintoff 29* (99b 5x4)
A slip, leg slip and a short leg for Harbhajan
73.1 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, no run, tossed on the of stump,
pushed back
73.2 Harbhajan Singh to Collingwood, OUT: Absolute blinder of a catch!
tossed up and Collingwood dances down the track and hits it in air
to the left of Harbhjan, who goes airborne to his left and
stretches his left hand out and hits the groun with the cherry
nestled in his left palm
England 151/6, Partnership of 66
PD Collingwood c & b Harbhajan Singh 33 (118b 3x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 29* (99b 5x4) Harbhajan Singh 13.2-6-17-1
Great catch that ,after India grassed so many. Harbhajan took that
and then got up and does a run to the edge of the 30 yard circle
at the covers! Crowd love it!
73.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jones, no run, tossed on teh off, pushed back
73.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jones, no run
73.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jones, no run, driven back to the bowler
73.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jones, no run, goes back and defends watchfully
End of over 74 (maiden) England 151/6 (lead by 272 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 14-7-17-1 - Tata End
A Flintoff 29* (99b 5x4) GO Jones 0* (4b)
74.1 Patel to Flintoff, no run, full and angling in towards middle and
leg, driven to mid-on
74.2 Patel to Flintoff, no run, full on the leg and middle, worked to
Kumble at short midwicket
74.3 Patel to Flintoff, no run, delivered from wide of the crease, full
and shaping in, Flintoff drives to Kaif at covers
74.4 Patel to Flintoff, one run
74.5 Patel to Jones, no run, comes forward and defends watchfully
74.6 Patel to Jones, no run, attempted yorker, reverses in from just
outside off, homing in on the off stump, Collingwood jabs it away
close on the off side
End of over 75 (1 run) England 152/6 (lead by 273 runs)
MM Patel 13-2-39-1 (4nb) - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 30* (103b 5x4) GO Jones 0* (6b)
75.1 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, outside off, on a length and
turning in, defended watchfully
75.2 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, outside off again but this
time it doesn't spin as much, FLintoff moves across and offers a
dead bat
75.3 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, turn and bounce. tossed up
outside off, quicker, and it spins in sharply as Flintoff shapes
to cut and he pushes it to point
75.4 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, outside off, pushed out to the
off side
75.5 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, fuller and close to off stump,
pushed away
75.6 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, tossed a foot outside off,
driven powerfully to mid-off
End of over 76 (maiden) England 152/6 (lead by 273 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 15-8-17-1 - Tata End
GO Jones 0* (6b) A Flintoff 30* (109b 5x4)
76.1 Kumble to Jones, no run, Kumble will have a bowl now and he is
sticking to over the wicket attack
76.2 Kumble to Jones, no run, flat and quick, pushed out to short
midwicket
76.3 Kumble to Jones, no run, outside off, pushed down the track
76.4 Kumble to Jones, no run, floated on the middle and leg and Jones
tries to play across the line, the leading edge runs back to
Kumble
76.5 Kumble to Jones, no run, drifting on the legs, whipped to short
midwicket, in the air but falls short of Harbhajan Singh
76.6 Kumble to Jones, no run
End of over 77 (maiden) England 152/6 (lead by 273 runs)
A Kumble 23-11-36-1 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 30* (109b 5x4) GO Jones 0* (12b)
77.1 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, tossed outside off and turning
in, Flintoff goes back and defends watchfully
77.2 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run
77.3 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, goes round the wicket, pushed
through on the middle and leg and breaking away, Flintoff pushes
at it, front of the body, and it goes low but straight to Yuvraj
at short leg, who however, rises early and another chacne goes
begging.
77.4 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, one run
77.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jones, two runs, outside off, jones stretches
forward and pushes out and the outer edge rolls past the slip and
they run two
77.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jones, no run, floated on the leg and middle and
Jones attempts a sweep, misses and is rapped on the pads. Huge
appeal from Bhaji but probabyly going down
End of over 78 (3 runs) England 155/6 (lead by 276 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 16-8-20-1 - Tata End
A Flintoff 31* (113b 5x4) GO Jones 2* (14b)
78.1 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, from round the wicket, outside leg and
its quick and turns in sharply with some bounce and beats the
forward prod, it hits the back pad andrusn to the off side
78.2 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, outside leg, worked to the on side
78.3 Kumble to Flintoff, no run
78.4 Kumble to Flintoff, one run
78.5 Kumble to Jones, no run, pushed through, from over the wickets, on
the off stump and as Jones comes forward in defence, it darts away
sharply and Jones is beaten
78.6 Kumble to Jones, no run, defended off the back foot and drinks have
been called.
End of over 79 (1 run) England 156/6 (lead by 277 runs)
A Kumble 24-11-37-1 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 32* (117b 5x4) GO Jones 2* (16b)
Match State: Drinks
79.1 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, flighted on the pads, poked to
the on side
79.2 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, down the leg side, pushed to
the leg side
79.3 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, pushed back to the bowler
79.4 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run
79.5 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, pushed through quicker,
Flintoff rocks back and pushes to the on side
79.6 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, turned to the on side
End of over 80 (maiden) England 156/6 (lead by 277 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 17-9-20-1 - Tata End
GO Jones 2* (16b) A Flintoff 32* (123b 5x4)
80.1 Kumble to Jones, no run, pushed to the on side
80.2 Kumble to Jones, no run, rocked back and punched to covers
80.3 Kumble to Jones, no run, fuller on the middle and off, defended
watchfully of the front foot
80.4 Kumble to Jones, one run, drifting onto the legs, worked away to
long leg
80.5 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, Kumble goes round for Flintoff, tossed
outside leg, aiming for the rough, Flintoff doesn't make contact
and dhoni cleans up down the leg side.
80.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, outside elg and turning in, padded away
End of over 81 (1 run) England 157/6 (lead by 278 runs)
A Kumble 25-11-38-1 (1nb) - Garware Pavilion End
GO Jones 3* (20b) A Flintoff 32* (125b 5x4)
The new ball is due but I don't think Dravid will take it. He has
no reason to take. The runs are coming at a premium and the ball
is now in England's court but strangely they have not pressed on.
A colleague says in jest,are England playing for a draw?!
81.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jones, no run
81.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jones, OUT: short of a length, on the middle and
breaking away and Collingwood, looking to force the pace, goes for
a pul but only suceeds in sending it up in the air towards
squareleg and Irfan takes it running backwards.
England 157/7, Partnership of 6
GO Jones c Pathan b Harbhajan Singh 3 (22b 0x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 32* (125b 5x4) Harbhajan Singh 17.2-9-20-2
Jones was beaten by the extra bounce there. Hoggard has been
crowded with a slip, a silly point, a backward short leg and two
short legs! India on the attack
81.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hoggard, no run, pushed back down the track
81.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hoggard, no run, tossed on the off, defended
watchfully
81.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hoggard, no run, the second short leg moves into
a second slip position and Harbhajan slips in a doosra, outside
off and Hoggard is beaten on a forward prod.
81.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hoggard, one run, floated on the middle and
breaking away, Hoggard pushes at it and the inside edge runs to
long leg
End of over 82 (1 run) England 158/7 (lead by 279 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 18-9-21-2 - Tata End
MJ Hoggard 1* (4b) A Flintoff 32* (125b 5x4)
82.1 Kumble to Hoggard, no run
82.2 Kumble to Hoggard, no run
82.3 Kumble to Hoggard, no run, googly and pushed back
82.4 Kumble to Hoggard, (noball) no run, another googly, worked to short
leg
82.4 Kumble to Hoggard, one run, pushed to the on side and they take a
single
82.5 Kumble to Flintoff, no run
82.6 Kumble to Flintoff, legbye: two runs, outside leg, goes down on his
knees to play a slog sweep, doesn't connect and Dhoni also fails
to gather and they run two
End of over 83 (4 runs) England 162/7 (lead by 283 runs)
A Kumble 26-11-40-1 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
MJ Hoggard 2* (9b) A Flintoff 32* (127b 5x4)
83.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hoggard, no run, on the middle and leg, defended
to leg side
83.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hoggard, two runs, on the middle and leg,
Hoggard sweeps and the top edge flies down to fine leg
83.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hoggard, no run
83.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hoggard, no run, on the legs, worked to backward
short leg
83.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hoggard, no run, fuller, driven to midwicket
83.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hoggard, no run, on the middle and off stump
line, pushed back down the track
End of over 84 (2 runs) England 164/7 (lead by 285 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 19-9-23-2 - Tata End
A Flintoff 32* (127b 5x4) MJ Hoggard 4* (15b)
84.1 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, bowled from round the wicket. turning
in from outside leg and Flintoff gets rapped on his pads
84.2 Kumble to Flintoff, FOUR, Floated outside leg and FLintoff backs
away to teh leg side and goes for a inside out shot, the outer
edge flies over slips to the third man fence
84.3 Kumble to Flintoff, no run
84.4 Kumble to Flintoff, no run
84.5 Kumble to Flintoff, no run
84.6 Kumble to Flintoff, bye: one run, outside leg and FLintoff goes for
a sweep shot, misses and it runs to short fine leg and a over
throw results.
End of over 85 (5 runs) England 169/7 (lead by 290 runs)
A Kumble 27-11-44-1 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 36* (133b 6x4) MJ Hoggard 4* (15b)
85.1 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, two runs, flicked through midwicket
for two easy runs
85.2 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run
85.3 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, one run
85.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hoggard, no run, floated on the middle and leg,
worked to the on side
85.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hoggard, one run, swept to long leg
85.6 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, pushed through quickly,
defended watchfully
End of over 86 (4 runs) England 173/7 (lead by 294 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 20-9-27-2 - Tata End
MJ Hoggard 5* (17b) A Flintoff 39* (137b 6x4)
A lead of 294 runs and England still, it has to be said, plodding
away.
86.1 Kumble to Hoggard, no run, full and Hoggard tries to sweep, doesn't
connect and Kumble goes up in appeal
86.2 Kumble to Hoggard, no run, tossed on the off stump and it
straightened, Hoggard attempts to sweep and gets rapped on the
pads . Umpire Hair is unmoved again.
86.3 Kumble to Hoggard, no run, oh! whirred into the blockhole and
Hoggard jabs it away in time, a stifled appeal goes up.
86.4 Kumble to Hoggard, no run
86.5 Kumble to Hoggard, no run
86.6 Kumble to Hoggard, one run, swept away
End of over 87 (1 run) England 174/7 (lead by 295 runs)
A Kumble 28-11-45-1 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
MJ Hoggard 6* (23b) A Flintoff 39* (137b 6x4)
87.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hoggard, no run
87.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hoggard, no run
87.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hoggard, one run, goes for a sweep and top edge
ballons to backward square leg, no one there
87.4 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, SIX, Finally Flintoff hits out. tossed
up on the middle and leg, slog swept over midwicket for a huge
six!
87.5 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, one run, goes for a sweep again, runs
to deep midwicket
87.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hoggard, no run
End of over 88 (8 runs) England 182/7 (lead by 303 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 21-9-35-2 - Tata End
A Flintoff 46* (139b 6x4 1x6) MJ Hoggard 7* (27b)
88.1 Kumble to Flintoff, one run, tries to whip one across the line, the
leading edge runs to off side and they take a single
88.2 Kumble to Hoggard, no run
88.3 Kumble to Hoggard, OUT: Got his man this time. Topspinner on the
middle and Hoggard goes for his favourite sweep shot again, misses
and is trapped in front
England 183/8, Partnership of 26
MJ Hoggard lbw b Kumble 7 (29b 0x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 47* (140b 6x4 1x6) A Kumble 28.3-11-46-2 (2nb)
England lead by 304 and with only two wickets left, there is bound
to be some hit and giggle now!
88.4 Kumble to Anderson, no run, from round the wicket, outside off,
Anderson pokes at it and misses
88.5 Kumble to Anderson, no run, outside off and it spins in sharply
from the rough and Anderson plays outside the line and the ball
goes over the leg stump
88.6 Kumble to Anderson, two runs, full toss, just outside off, and
steered past point. A cry of anguish from Kumble at the slipped
fulltoss
End of over 89 (3 runs) England 185/8 (lead by 306 runs)
A Kumble 29-11-48-2 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
A Flintoff 47* (140b 6x4 1x6) JM Anderson 2* (3b)
Now Flintoff is on strike and will he go for it? What do you think?
I think he will play two balls quietly and then explode.
89.1 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, full on the middle, almost on
the blockhole, defended away watchfully
89.2 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, no run, tossed outside off, pushed
back to the bowler
89.3 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, one run, Flintoff backs away to the
leg and Harbhajan follows him and fires it in and Flintoff drives,
doesn't connect properly and the inside edge goes to long on
89.4 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, no run
89.5 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, one run, swept to long leg
89.6 Harbhajan Singh to Flintoff, one run, fifty! dances down the track
and flicks it away to fine leg
End of over 90 (3 runs) England 188/8 (lead by 309 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 22-9-38-2 - Tata End
A Flintoff 49* (144b 6x4 1x6) JM Anderson 3* (5b)
90.1 Kumble to Flintoff, OUT: gone! delivered from outside leg and
Flintoff dances down track and tries to hoick it, doesn't connect
and Dhoni doesn't miss this time
England 188/9, Partnership of 5
A Flintoff st Dhoni b Kumble 50 (145b 6x4 1x6)
JM Anderson 3* (5b) A Kumble 29.1-11-48-3 (2nb)
90.2 Kumble to Panesar, no run
90.3 Kumble to Panesar, no run
90.4 Kumble to Panesar, no run, outside off, left alone
90.5 Kumble to Panesar, no run, defended on the back foot
90.6 Kumble to Panesar, no run, beatend outside off stump
End of over 91 (maiden) England 188/9 (lead by 309 runs)
A Kumble 30-12-48-3 (2nb) - Garware Pavilion End
JM Anderson 3* (5b) MS Panesar 0* (5b)
91.1 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, no run
91.2 Harbhajan Singh to Anderson, one run
91.3 Harbhajan Singh to Panesar, no run, on the legs tump, defended
watchfully
91.4 Harbhajan Singh to Panesar, no run, beaten outside off
91.5 Harbhajan Singh to Panesar, no run, beaten! outside off on the
drive again
91.6 Harbhajan Singh to Panesar, no run, on the leg, pushed away
End of over 92 (1 run) England 189/9 (lead by 310 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 23-9-39-2 - Tata End
JM Anderson 4* (7b) MS Panesar 0* (9b)
92.1 Kumble to Anderson, no run, on the off, pushed away
92.2 Kumble to Anderson, no run
92.3 Kumble to Anderson, two runs, swept from outside off to deep square
leg
92.4 Kumble to Anderson, OUT: done in by the googly! pitched on the
middle and off stump line, breaking away, and it takes a bit of
outer edge and pops up to Dravid at first slip.
England 191/10, Partnership of 3
JM Anderson c Dravid b Kumble 6 (11b 0x4 0x6)
MS Panesar 0* (9b) A Kumble 30.4-12-50-4 (2nb)
Match State: Innings Break
And so the England innings grinds to a halt. It was bit strange to
see them not go for the broke in the end but they are still in the
driver's seat.
India need 313 to win and it's going to be really interesting to
see how they go about it. Out of touch Sehwag (who won't open, as
he didn't take the field yesterday), Tendulkar under the kosh and
huge pressure on Dravid. Fasten your seat belts!
It will be Irfan Pathan who will walk out with Jaffer.
0.1 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, Here we go! Outside off and Jaffer
stretches forward and lets it go to Jones
0.2 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run
0.3 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, beaten! full and swinging away, Jaffer
comesforward and pushes at it, inside the line
0.4 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, outside off, left alone
0.5 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, short of length, on the off stump,
steered to the off side
0.6 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run
End of over 1 (maiden) India 0/0 (313 more runs req)
MJ Hoggard 1-1-0-0 - Garware Pavilion End
IK Pathan 0* (0b) W Jaffer 0* (6b)
1.1 Anderson to Pathan, two runs, Full and swinging in, Irfan takes his
left foot outside the line and flicks it to long leg
1.2 Anderson to Pathan, no run, on a length, pitches on the middle and
then shapes in to the left hander, driven back to the bowler
1.3 Anderson to Pathan, no run, fuller but drifting down the leg and
Irfan allows it to sail to Jones
1.4 Anderson to Pathan, one run, on the off and middle stump line,
steered to left of point
1.5 Anderson to Jaffer, no run, well outsdie off and swinging away,
left alone
1.6 Anderson to Jaffer, no run, wide outside off again, left alone.
Anderson needs to get his radar right. He, like Sreesanth early
this morning, is starting his outswing bit wide
End of over 2 (3 runs) India 3/0 (310 more runs req)
JM Anderson 1-0-3-0 - Tata End
IK Pathan 3* (4b) W Jaffer 0* (8b)
2.1 Hoggard to Pathan, no run, banged in short and angling away, Irfan
covers the line and keeps it down
2.2 Hoggard to Pathan, no run, slightly fuller this time but outside
off stump and Irfan lets it go.
2.3 Hoggard to Pathan, two runs, good cricket allround. Full and
swinging back into the left hander and Irfan takes his left foot
out of the line and whips it through midwicket. There is always a
chance of lbw there.
2.4 Hoggard to Pathan, no run, pushed to on side
2.5 Hoggard to Pathan, one run, fuller on the off and middle stump
line, Irfan comes forward and pushes it to left of the covers and
they steal a single
2.6 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, Full on the off stump, swinging away, a
bit overpitched maybe. Jaffer leans forward and drives to the off
side
End of over 3 (3 runs) India 6/0 (307 more runs req)
MJ Hoggard 2-1-3-0 - Garware Pavilion End
IK Pathan 6* (9b) W Jaffer 0* (9b)
`Hoggard is getting his swing going. That's good news for England.
3.1 Anderson to Pathan, no run, full and outside off, left laone
3.2 Anderson to Pathan, OUT: Gone! fulltoss outside off but the new
ball shapes in a bit and Irfan goes for a cover drive, ends up
playing away from his body and gets a inside edge which crashes
onto his off stump
India 6/1, Partnership of 6
IK Pathan b Anderson 6 (11b 0x4 0x6)
W Jaffer 0* (9b) JM Anderson 1.2-0-3-1
Hmm... It's Anil Kumble who walks out and not Dravid. India have
send out two bowlers to do the batsmen's job.
3.3 Anderson to Kumble, no run, full on the middle, Kumble is late on
his defence but manages to keep it out
3.4 Anderson to Kumble, no run
3.5 Anderson to Kumble, no run
3.6 Anderson to Kumble, no run
End of over 4 (maiden) India 6/1 (307 more runs req)
JM Anderson 2-1-3-1 - Tata End
W Jaffer 0* (9b) A Kumble 0* (4b)
4.1 Hoggard to Jaffer, two runs, drifting on the middle and leg and
Jaffer leans forward and flicks it away past square leg
4.2 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, on a length, on the off stump, Jaffer
stretches well forward and offers the full face of the bat
4.3 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, bouncer outside off,left alone
4.4 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, on a good length and this time it nips
in, Jaffer covers the line, bat and pad together, and dead bats it
4.5 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, ooh! huge appeal for lbw! on a length
again and nips back in and Jaffer stretches forward and is beaten
by the nip-backer and gets rapped on the front pad butthe impact
is just, marginally, outside off and he escapes.
4.6 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run
End of over 5 (2 runs) India 8/1 (305 more runs req)
MJ Hoggard 3-1-5-0 - Garware Pavilion End
A Kumble 0* (4b) W Jaffer 2* (15b)
5.1 Anderson to Kumble, two runs, full outside off, leant forward and
steered to third man
5.2 Anderson to Kumble, FOUR, short of length outside off and Kumble
pushes his bat out, rolls his wrists and steers between gully and
point. Tension is palpable here. Balmy army is clearing thier
throat and so arethe Indian fans
5.3 Anderson to Kumble, no run, outside off and this time Kumble
doesn't poke, lets it go to Jones.
5.4 Anderson to Kumble, no run
5.5 Anderson to Kumble, no run, outside off, fuller, and Kumble covers
up the line of the off stump and leaves its alone
5.6 Anderson to Kumble, no run, full and outside off again and this
time Kumble can't resist a poke. He steers it, along the ground,
to gully
End of over 6 (6 runs) India 14/1 (299 more runs req)
JM Anderson 3-1-9-1 - Tata End
W Jaffer 2* (15b) A Kumble 6* (10b 1x4)
6.1 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, on the leg and middleand straightening a
bit, Jaffer tries to flick it away and closes the bat face a
little too early, and the leading edge takes the ball to covers,
along the ground
6.2 Hoggard to Jaffer, two runs, again on the leg and middle but not
much of a shape-back this time aned Jaffer whips it through the
vacant midwicket
6.3 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, short of a length, on the off stump,
Jaffer goes back, stands up tall and punches it back to the bowler
6.4 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, again coming in from the off, Jaffer
hurries back and across and plays with the full face of the blade
6.5 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, Full and dips in a bit and Jaffer gets
onto the front foot in a hurry and blocks it away to the off side
6.6 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, on a length again, and holding its line,
Jaffer shuffles across and dead bats it to the off side.
End of over 7 (2 runs) India 16/1 (297 more runs req)
MJ Hoggard 4-1-7-0 - Garware Pavilion End
A Kumble 6* (10b 1x4) W Jaffer 4* (21b)
This could well turn out to be the last over of the day and Monty
Panesar has been given a bowl.
There is a slip, gully, sillypoint and a short leg
7.1 Panesar to Kumble, no run, on the off, kumble comes forward and
drives it back to the bowler
7.2 Panesar to Kumble, no run, floated outside off (Panesar is
operating from round) and Kumble lets it go
7.3 Panesar to Kumble, no run, pushed through on the off stump, Kumble
goes back and punches it to the off side
7.4 Panesar to Kumble, no run, floated on the off, just outside in fact
and Kumble steers it to covers
7.5 Panesar to Kumble, two runs, floated outside leg, worked to fine
leg and Jaffer is ambling for a single but Kumble, unselfishly it
must be said, wants two and makes his crease in time. He wants to
take the strike for the last ball of the day.
7.6 Panesar to Kumble, no run, flighted on the middle and off, defended
watchfully away
End of over 8 (2 runs) India 18/1 (295 more runs req)
MS Panesar 1-0-2-0 - Tata End
W Jaffer 4* (21b) A Kumble 8* (16b 1x4)
Match State: Stumps - Day 4
That's stumps on the fourth day, a day where England crawled to a
position of strength.
England didn't force the pace - bit puzzling that, but they were
squeezed by the Indian spinners- Kumble operating from round the
wickets and Harbhajan finally finding his form.
Dravid turned to his bowlers, not only for the squeeze, but as it
turned out, even for the batting! Virender Sehwag, who didn't take
the field on the third day (back spasm) couldn't come out to open
and in came Irfan Pathan.
Dravid turned to Anil Kumble, who had toiled under the hot sun
sending down 28.4 overs, to play out the last few overs. The
Indian bowlers, it must be said, have done thir job and its now
upto the batters.
England, who have lost quite a few players to injury, have one
final day under the sun to still come out on the top and level the
series. They will come hard at the Indians and will be looking to
test the slightly out of touch middle order
And with Tendulkar, losing a bit of his halo in the recent times,
to come out to bat tomorrow, it should make for a cracking
contest. I am Sriram Veera and this time I won't urge you to join
me, I know you will.
8.1 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, here we go! Hoggard starts off with a
bouncer, Jaffer ducks into it.
8.2 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, short of length, outside off and kicking
up, Jaffer covers his off stumps, lets go
8.3 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, short of length, on the middle, Jaffer
shapes up to flick it to on, closes the face too early and the
leading edge runs to covers
8.4 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, fuller, outside off, Jaffer stretches
his left foot across and lets go
8.5 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, short of length and outside off again,
left alone
8.6 Hoggard to Jaffer, no run, fuller, homing in the off, defended
watchfully to covers
End of over 9 (maiden) India 18/1 (295 more runs req)
MJ Hoggard 5-2-7-0 - Garware Pavilion End
A Kumble 8* (16b 1x4) W Jaffer 4* (27b)
Here we go! England need 9 wickets and India need 295 runs. England
have the upperhand, no doubt, the history points to that and so
does the present.
9.1 Flintoff to Kumble, no run, short of length and coming in with the
angle, pushed away to the off
9.2 Flintoff to Kumble, (noball) no run, fuller on the off, Kumbel
moves forward and pushes it away
9.2 Flintoff to Kumble, legbye: one run, chance of a run-out! short of
length and coming back in, Kumble pushes back and tires to turn it
away to the on, ball runs off the pads to square leg where
Anderson has a shy at stumps, misses. A idrect hit would have been
interesting
9.3 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, coming in form the off again, Jaffer
turns it to Anderson at swuare leg but this time they don't
attempt a run
9.4 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, beaten! on a length and this time it
holds its line, Jaffer ends up playing inside the line
9.5 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run
9.6 Flintoff to Jaffer, (noball) no run, Terrific delivery and beaten
again. delivered from wide of the crease and it straightens after
pitching outside off and Jaffer is beaten again
9.6 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, short of length, pushed away off the
back foot
End of over 10 (3 runs) India 21/1 (292 more runs req)
A Flintoff 1-0-2-0 (2nb) - Tata End
A Kumble 8* (19b 1x4) W Jaffer 4* (32b)
There is a trmednous buzz around the stadium. It should be a
cracker of a contest
10.1 Hoggard to Kumble, no run, ooh! a huge appeal for lbw. on a length,
on the off and shaping away, Kumble goes back and is squared up
and is hit on the back foot, above the knee roll but its going
over
10.2 Hoggard to Kumble, no run
10.3 Hoggard to Kumble, OUT: Got his man this time! fuller and it
pitched just outside off and Kumble pushes back and is beaten by
the nip-backer and it crashes into his pads in front of leg stump
and Taufel sends him on his way. First blood for England.
India 21/2, Partnership of 15
A Kumble lbw b Hoggard 8 (22b 1x4 0x6)
W Jaffer 4* (32b) MJ Hoggard 5.3-2-7-1
10.4 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, similar ball butDravid presses forward
and defends watchfully
10.5 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, short and rising outside off, Dravid
sways away
10.6 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, fuller on the leg and middle, Dravid
falls over a bit as he moves forward and ends up mistiming his
flick, it rolls to squareleg
End of over 11 (maiden) India 21/2 (292 more runs req)
MJ Hoggard 6-3-7-1 - Garware Pavilion End
W Jaffer 4* (32b) R Dravid 0* (3b)
I some how don't get the feeling that there would be a draw. Either
England or India will win. England are the favourites of course.
11.1 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, Full and on a length, just outside off
and coming in and Jaffer moves forward,bat and pad together and
dead bats it away to the off side.
11.2 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, short of length but a foot outside off
and moves away this time, left alone. If he can get that pitching
close to off, it should get interesting
11.3 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, oh! he does get it close to off this
time and Jaffer is beaten on the forward push as the ball leaves
him
11.4 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run
11.5 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, fuller on the middle and leg, Jaffer,
wary of the sway movement, doesn't try to whip it to midwicket,
instead pushes it back down the track
11.6 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, Oh god! beaten again! fuller, on a
length, just outside off and holds its line, may be moves away a
bit and Jaffer is beaten. wwhat a over!
End of over 12 (maiden) India 21/2 (292 more runs req)
A Flintoff 2-1-2-0 (2nb) - Tata End
R Dravid 0* (3b) W Jaffer 4* (38b)
12.1 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, outside off. left alone
12.2 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, well outside off and staying out and
Dravid just covers his stumps and lets it go
12.3 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, fuller and outside off, left alone
12.4 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, outside off and left alone again.
12.5 Hoggard to Dravid, no run
12.6 Hoggard to Dravid, one run, full and this time, coming in on the
off and middle, Dravid plays around his front pad and the ball
runs off the inside edge to behind square leg
End of over 13 (1 run) India 22/2 (291 more runs req)
MJ Hoggard 7-3-8-1 - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 1* (9b) W Jaffer 4* (38b)
Dravid has this tendency to push his left foot across and sometimes
he ends up playing around his pad as he falls over a bit. So
England will attack that.
Flintoff has moved in a leg slip for Dravid. Remember he got out
nicking down theleg.
13.1 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, outside leg straightaway and Dravid
lets it go to Jones.
13.2 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, short of length, on the middle and
angling towards leg again, tucked to square leg
13.3 Flintoff to Dravid, legbye: one run, drifting down leg side, Dravid
doesn't connect, ball runs off the pads to short fine leg
13.4 Flintoff to Jaffer, (noball) no run, drifting down the leg side,
left alone
13.4 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, on the leg side, pushed to the on side
13.5 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, on the off, left alone
13.6 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, outside off stump again, left alone
End of over 14 (2 runs) India 24/2 (289 more runs req)
A Flintoff 3-1-3-0 (3nb) - Tata End
R Dravid 1* (12b) W Jaffer 4* (42b)
14.1 Hoggard to Dravid, one run, full and shaping back inand Dravid gets
his bat in front of his left foot and pushes it to the right of
mid-off and they take a single
14.2 Hoggard to Jaffer, legbye: one run, drifting on the leg stump,
Jaffer tries to flick, doesn't connect and the ball clips the pads
and runs to behind square leg
14.3 Hoggard to Dravid, no run
14.4 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, short and rising outside off, Dravid
sways away.
14.5 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, starts from outside off and shapes in
and Dravid pushes his left foot across as always and as the ball
seems heading towards his pad , he somehow gets his bat down in
time and keeps the ball and a possible lbw shout out
14.6 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, fuller on the middle and off line,
Dravid leans forward and pushes it to covers
End of over 15 (2 runs) India 26/2 (287 more runs req)
MJ Hoggard 8-3-9-1 - Garware Pavilion End
W Jaffer 4* (43b) R Dravid 2* (17b)
Anderson is in the attack now. Its clear they are trying to trap
Dravid lbw and for Jaffer they are keeping it just outside off,
looking fora nick behind
15.1 Anderson to Jaffer, no run, full and outside off, left alone
15.2 Anderson to Jaffer, no run, beaten! on a length, just outside off
and holding its line, Jaffer is beaten as he ends up playing
inside the line
15.3 Anderson to Jaffer, FOUR, short of a length this time and outside
off, Jaffer moves back and across, and plays a elegant square
drive past point
15.4 Anderson to Jaffer, no run
15.5 Anderson to Jaffer, one run, fuller outside off and Jaffer comes
forward, pushes it to right of covers and they take a single
15.6 Anderson to Dravid, no run, outside off, left alone
End of over 16 (5 runs) India 31/2 (282 more runs req)
JM Anderson 4-1-14-1 - Tata End
W Jaffer 9* (48b 1x4) R Dravid 2* (18b)
Flintoff has a change in ends
16.1 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, huge appeal for a lbw! on a length,
pitches outside off stump and nips back in sharply and Jaffer is
rapped on the pads while pushing ofrward but it would have gone
down legside. big movement off the seam there.
16.2 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run
16.3 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, outside off and left alone again
16.4 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, a foot outside off, fuller in length
and left alone
16.5 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, outside off and left alone again
16.6 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, much fuller this time and just outside
off, no noticeble movement in the air and Jaffer lets it go
End of over 17 (maiden) India 31/2 (282 more runs req)
A Flintoff 4-2-3-0 (3nb) - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 2* (18b) W Jaffer 9* (54b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
17.1 Anderson to Dravid, no run, on a length, just outside off, pushed
to covers
17.2 Anderson to Dravid, one run, drifting down the leg, tucked away to
long leg
17.3 Anderson to Jaffer, one run, drifting down leg again and flicked to
long leg
17.4 Anderson to Dravid, no run, banged in short and it comes in chest
high at Dravid, who rises on his toes and keeps it down
17.5 Anderson to Dravid, no run, just a touch outside off and Dravid
covers his off stump and left alone
17.6 Anderson to Dravid, no run, on a length, shaping in, Dravid
shuffles across and pushes it close on the off side
End of over 18 (2 runs) India 33/2 (280 more runs req)
JM Anderson 5-1-16-1 - Tata End
W Jaffer 10* (55b 1x4) R Dravid 3* (23b)
18.1 Flintoff to Jaffer, no run, bouncer! but too short and Jaffer has
no problem in ducking under it
18.2 Flintoff to Jaffer, OUT: Gone!fuller on a length, pitched just
outside off and it came back in sharply and Jaffer plunges forward
but is beaten by the movement and is rapped in front of the
middle. OUT!
India 33/3, Partnership of 12
W Jaffer lbw b Flintoff 10 (57b 1x4 0x6)
R Dravid 3* (23b) A Flintoff 4.2-2-3-1 (3nb)
18.3 Flintoff to Tendulkar, no run, fuller on the leg and middle,
pushded away to onside
18.4 Flintoff to Tendulkar, no run, fuller but this time on the middle
stump, Tendular shuffles across and pushes it to midwicket
18.5 Flintoff to Tendulkar, no run, bouncer! and SRT ducks under it
18.6 Flintoff to Tendulkar, no run, fuller on the leg, Tendular tries to
whip it to the on, doesn't connect and is rapped on the pads, A
stifled appeal goes up but going down leg
End of over 19 (maiden) India 33/3 (280 more runs req)
A Flintoff 5-3-3-1 (3nb) - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 3* (23b) SR Tendulkar 0* (4b)
19.1 Anderson to Dravid, no run, full on the off, Dravid defends it
watchfully
19.2 Anderson to Dravid, no run, just outside off, slightly short this
time, and Dravid shuffles across and pushes his bat away from his
body and runs it to covers
19.3 Anderson to Dravid, no run, outside off, left alone
19.4 Anderson to Dravid, no run, short of a length outside off, steered
to point
19.5 Anderson to Dravid, no run, short of a length again, homing in on
the off stump, Dravid taps it close on the off side. No run
19.6 Anderson to Dravid, no run, outside off and shaping away, left
alone
End of over 20 (maiden) India 33/3 (280 more runs req)
JM Anderson 6-2-16-1 - Tata End
SR Tendulkar 0* (4b) R Dravid 3* (29b)
Booed tow days back, out of the one-day series due to a shoulder
injury, there must be tremendous pressure on SRT. Flintoff has two
slips for Tendulkar.
20.1 Flintoff to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length, outside off,
pushed out to covers
20.2 Flintoff to Tendulkar, FOUR, edge and four! fuller, on a length,
coming in towards the offstump, SAchin pushes out a bit
tentatively and it runs off the outer edge to third man fence
20.3 Flintoff to Tendulkar, no run, bouncer and SRT ducks under it
20.4 Flintoff to Tendulkar, no run, outside off and left alone. There
are two slips, a short midwicket for Tendulkar
20.5 Flintoff to Tendulkar, legbye: one run, huh! close shout for lbw!
Pitched on alength, outside off and Tendular pushes forward but
again Flintoff gets appreciable inward movement and it thuds into
his pads, in front of leg. It would have gone over and down the
leg.
20.6 Flintoff to Dravid, no run
End of over 21 (5 runs) India 38/3 (275 more runs req)
A Flintoff 6-3-7-1 (3nb) - Garware Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 4* (9b 1x4) R Dravid 3* (30b)
21.1 Anderson to Tendulkar, FOUR, Fuller and on the leg and middle,
whipped away to the right of the short midwicket and it heads to
the ropes
21.2 Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, a foot outside off, left alone.
21.3 Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, better ball this tim, slightly
fuller and outside off, Tendulkar comes forward, and lets it go
21.4 Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, pushed back to the bowler
21.5 Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, left alone
21.6 Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, short of length, punched back to the
bowler
End of over 22 (4 runs) India 42/3 (271 more runs req)
JM Anderson 7-2-20-1 - Tata End
R Dravid 3* (30b) SR Tendulkar 8* (15b 2x4)
England need 7 wickets more, India need 271 runs!
22.1 Flintoff to Dravid, no run
22.2 Flintoff to Dravid, one run, fuller and on the middle and leg,
Dravid turns it to fine leg
22.3 Flintoff to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off stump, Tendular
moves forward, bat slightly away from his body, and pushes it to
covers
22.4 Flintoff to Tendulkar, two runs, oh ho! Fuller and the middle and
off stump line, SRT tries to whip it to on, closes his face of the
bat little too early and the ball spoons back to the right of
Flintoff, in the air, and runs to long on.
22.5 Flintoff to Tendulkar, no run
22.6 Flintoff to Tendulkar, one run, fuller and just outside off,
tendulkar crouches, goes low and digs it to right of cover
End of over 23 (4 runs) India 46/3 (267 more runs req)
A Flintoff 7-3-11-1 (3nb) - Garware Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 11* (19b 2x4) R Dravid 4* (32b)
23.1 Anderson to Tendulkar, two runs, short outside off, and Tendular
pushes back and goes for a cut, bottom hand takes over and it runs
past covers insdtead and by the time Monty Panesar retrieves it,
they take two
23.2 Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, left alone
23.3 Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, short of length, outside off, not
unlike the ball he got out to in the first innings, SRt goes back
and across and punches it to covers, mistimes it.
23.4 Anderson to Tendulkar, no run, short of length again and this time
it comes back in, Tendulkar offers the full face of the bat and
defends watchfully
23.5 Anderson to Tendulkar, three runs, short of length, outside off,
Tendular first goes forward and then pushes back and punches it
past covers. Lovely shot
23.6 Anderson to Dravid, no run, outside off, left alone
End of over 24 (5 runs) India 51/3 (262 more runs req)
JM Anderson 8-2-25-1 - Tata End
SR Tendulkar 16* (24b 2x4) R Dravid 4* (33b)
Tendulkar is looking more positive this innings, playing those
forcefull punches off the back foot.
Time for ome spin now. Monty Panesar will have a bowl now
There is a slip, a silly point and a short fine leg and a man out
at deep midwicket
24.1 Panesar to Tendulkar, no run, floated outside off and holds its
line, tendulkar thrusts his left foot across and lets it go
24.2 Panesar to Tendulkar, no run, tossed on the leg and middle, goes
back and tries to play it to on, doesn't connect, ball runs close
to leg after hitting the pads
24.3 Panesar to Tendulkar, no run, floated on the middle, Tendulkar
plays it off the full face of the blade, back to the bowler
24.4 Panesar to Tendulkar, no run, floated outside off, left alone
24.5 Panesar to Tendulkar, no run, slightly quicker, on the middle,
Tendulkar leans forward and defends watchfully
24.6 Panesar to Tendulkar, no run, on the midedle and leg, tucked to
short fineleg. Its a maiden. and time for drinks now.
End of over 25 (maiden) India 51/3 (262 more runs req)
MS Panesar 2-1-2-0 - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 4* (33b) SR Tendulkar 16* (30b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
Two wickets went down today. Both to nip-backers that pitched just
outside off and came back in sharply.
Hoggard has been pressed into the attack as Flintoff continues to
use his seamers in short bursts
25.1 Hoggard to Dravid, FOUR, on a length, just outside off and holding
its line, Dravid steers it to the third man fence
25.2 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, fuller, just outside off, and Dravid
comes forward, bat and pad together and dead bats it. The wall is
being raised.
25.3 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, Full on the middle and leg, Dravid leans
forward and pushes it to the on side
25.4 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, just short of driveable elngth, outside
off, leant forward and defended watchfully
25.5 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, fuller and homing in the middle and this
time Dravid doesnt get his left foot too mucn across, just stays
inside the line and pushes it back to the bowler
25.6 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, full and outside off and out comes that
left foot to the pitch of the delivery, head over the ball, left
elbow high and ball rebounds off the wall
End of over 26 (4 runs) India 55/3 (258 more runs req)
MJ Hoggard 9-3-13-1 - Tata End
SR Tendulkar 16* (30b 2x4) R Dravid 8* (39b 1x4)
26.1 Panesar to Tendulkar, no run, Panesar is operating from round the
wicket and this time drifts to leg and middle and Tendular tucks
it to short finel leg
26.2 Panesar to Tendulkar, two runs, full on the middle and tendular
takes his left foot outside the line and drives it through covers
and scampers for two, beating the thrwo from Pietersen
26.3 Panesar to Tendulkar, no run
26.4 Panesar to Tendulkar, no run, floated outsideoff, SRT puts his left
foot across and pads it away. No chance of lbw, as it is outside
off and turning away
26.5 Panesar to Tendulkar, no run, tossed outside off again, fuller this
time, worked to the off side
26.6 Panesar to Tendulkar, no run, just outside leg and out comes that
unique vertical paddle sweep of SAchin but it runs straight to
short fine leg. No chance of a run
End of over 27 (2 runs) India 57/3 (256 more runs req)
MS Panesar 3-1-4-0 - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 8* (39b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 18* (36b 2x4)
27.1 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, on a length, homing in on the off stump,
Dravid defends it watchfully to covers
27.2 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, full again and on the off stump line and
Dravid plays a bit inside the line and it runs off the outer edge
to gully, all along the ground
27.3 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, drifts in to the leg stump line, Dravid
turns it to midwicket where Pietersen cleans it up
27.4 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, outside off , the offcutter this time as
Hoggard rolls his fingers over the cherry, left alone
27.5 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, Full and reverses in, started from
outside off and it dipped in towards middle, driven to mid-on
27.6 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, outside off, on a length, pushed to
covers off the front foot
End of over 28 (maiden) India 57/3 (256 more runs req)
MJ Hoggard 10-4-13-1 - Tata End
SR Tendulkar 18* (36b 2x4) R Dravid 8* (45b 1x4)
28.1 Panesar to Tendulkar, one run, floated on the middle, tucked fine
behind square leg
28.2 Panesar to Dravid, bye: one run, turn and bounce! flighted outside
off on the rough and DRavid chases at it and is beaten on the
drive, and Jones fails to gather cleanly and they run a bye
28.3 Panesar to Tendulkar, no run
28.4 Panesar to Tendulkar, FOUR, full toss and put away in style by SRT.
28.5 Panesar to Tendulkar, two runs, drifted on the leg and middle,
whipped through midwicket
28.6 Panesar to Tendulkar, FOUR, crashed to point! SRT is upping the
ante. Panesar drags it slightly short, outside off and SRT crashes
it to point fence.
End of over 29 (12 runs) India 69/3 (244 more runs req)
MS Panesar 4-1-15-0 - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 8* (46b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 29* (41b 4x4)
29.1 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, fuller and on the off stump line, Dravid
pushes out a bit and defends watchfully. No run
29.2 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, fuller and outside off and Dravid
stretches out and steers it to gully. Maybe he was better of
leaving that.
29.3 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, drifting on the middle from the off,
worked to the on side
29.4 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, similar ball and Dravid stops his front
foot movement, brings his bat in front of the pad and pushes it to
midwicket
29.5 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, what's life without some variety.
hoggard foes for a bouncer and Dravid ducks.
29.6 Hoggard to Dravid, no run, drifting down leg and Dravid tries to
flick, misses, and Jones dives to his left. A stifled appeal from
Hoggard but there is no bat there.
End of over 30 (maiden) India 69/3 (244 more runs req)
MJ Hoggard 11-5-13-1 - Tata End
SR Tendulkar 29* (41b 4x4) R Dravid 8* (52b 1x4)
Shaun Udal will have a bowl now. There is a bit of rough outside
Tendular's off stump.
There is a slip and a short leg
30.1 Udal to Tendulkar, no run, foot outside off and Sachin goes for a
cut without moving close to the line of it and ends up playing
over the ball and Jones gathers up
30.2 Udal to Tendulkar, one run, flated on the off and middle, Tendular
comes forward and places it to right of mid-on and they take a
single
30.3 Udal to Dravid, no run, full and outside off again and Dravid comes
forward, left foot across, to the pitch of the ball and pads it
away
30.4 Udal to Dravid, no run, outside off, Dravid pads it away
30.5 Udal to Dravid, no run, deja-vu. Pads outside off again.
30.6 Udal to Dravid, no run, A sillypoint moves in now. floated outside
off and this time Dravid decides to use his bat and pushes it to
covers
End of over 31 (1 run) India 70/3 (243 more runs req)
SD Udal 1-0-1-0 - Garware Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 30* (43b 4x4) R Dravid 8* (56b 1x4)
31.1 Hoggard to Tendulkar, no run
31.2 Hoggard to Tendulkar, no run, on a length, pushed back down the
track
31.3 Hoggard to Tendulkar, no run, short of length, pushed to the off
side
31.4 Hoggard to Tendulkar, no run, bouncer! and SRT ducks under
31.5 Hoggard to Tendulkar, no run, full and just outside off, Tendular
comes forward,bat and pad together, and defended watchfully
31.6 Hoggard to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside off, out comes the
left foot across and Tendulkar offers the full face of the bat,
head over the ball and dead bats it
End of over 32 (maiden) India 70/3 (243 more runs req)
MJ Hoggard 12-6-13-1 - Tata End
R Dravid 8* (56b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 30* (49b 4x4)
32.1 Udal to Dravid, one run, fulltoss and whipped to the on side and
well stopped by a diving Anderson
32.2 Udal to Tendulkar, FOUR, tossed on the off stump and turning in,
Tendular goes back and across, gets outside the line, takes his
bottom hand off and glides it to fine leg fence.
32.3 Udal to Tendulkar, no run, outside off, padded away
32.4 Udal to Tendulkar, no run, outside off again, padded away again.
32.5 Udal to Tendulkar, no run
32.6 Udal to Tendulkar, no run, tossed outside off, a foot outside in
fact, and tendulkar stretches his left foot across, covers the
line and allows it to go
End of over 33 (5 runs) India 75/3 (238 more runs req)
SD Udal 2-0-6-0 - Garware Pavilion End
R Dravid 9* (57b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 34* (54b 5x4)
That's lunch on the final day. England require 7 wickets, India
need 238 runs. It was a good session and probably India would be
happy with the day's play so far.
They lost two wickets, a nightwatchman and a opener but Sachin
Tendulkar's positive batsmanship would have pleased the dressing
room. He has punched the seamers of the back foot, cut and drove
the spinners.
Dravid has been solid in defence. Initially the pla was to get him
out lbw, as he pushes his left foot a bit acrosss and ends up
playing around the front pad but today he has been impenetrable
Match State: Lunch - Day 5
The players are now trooping out and the way it's shaping up, the
crowd won't be taking the early train from churchgate station in
Mumbai. It will go down the wire.
Flintoff will have a bowl, Two slips, a leg slip and a man at
squareleg.
33.1 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, on a length, coming in, Dravid moves
across and defends watchfully
33.2 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, similar ball, same result
33.3 Flintoff to Dravid, OUT: England strike immediately post lunch! On
a length, outside off stump and it came in a bit, Dravid pushes at
it, away from his body, and nicks it to Geraint Jones
India 75/4, Partnership of 42
R Dravid c Jones b Flintoff 9 (60b 1x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 34* (54b 5x4) A Flintoff 7.3-3-11-2 (3nb)
The perfect start for England after the lunch break and Yuvraj
Singh has walked in now.
33.4 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, wide: no run, wide outside off and Hair
extends his arms
33.4 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, on a length, on the middle and
shaping away, Yuvraj gets squared up a bit but maanges to steer it
to point
33.5 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, bouncer and Yuvraj ducks. Please
imagine Bill Lawry screaming -'It's all happenning here!'
33.6 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, outside off, pushed to covers
End of over 34 (1 run) India 76/4 (237 more runs req)
A Flintoff 8-3-12-2 (1w 3nb) - Tata End
SR Tendulkar 34* (54b 5x4) Yuvraj Singh 0* (3b)
Udal to bowl; a slip, a sillypoint and a short leg
34.1 Udal to Tendulkar, no run, floated on the off, pushed back down the
track
34.2 Udal to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up outside off, SRT stretches
forward and pads it away
34.3 Udal to Tendulkar, OUT: Gone! SRT is out! tossed on the off and
middle stump line, turning in, and Tendular pushes forward, and
tries to turn it to on side, the ball spins bit more than he
thought, takes the edge, onto his pads and then pops to tt of
short leg
India 76/5, Partnership of 1
SR Tendulkar c Bell b Udal 34 (57b 5x4 0x6)
Yuvraj Singh 0* (3b) SD Udal 2.3-0-6-1
`That was a good catch by Bell, who thrust his left hand out and
SRT was gone and that as they say is that. Sehwag is the new man
in
34.4 Udal to Sehwag, no run, tossed on the middle and leg, Sehwag
shoulders his arms and takes the ball on his pads. A huge appeal
goes up but the ball is heading down
34.5 Udal to Sehwag, no run
So two new man in, both yet to get off the mark, bot by nature
attacking batsmen. This is going ot get maha interesting to watch.
It's the biggest wicket Shaun Udal must have ever picked.
34.6 Udal to Sehwag, no run
End of over 35 (maiden) India 76/5 (237 more runs req)
SD Udal 3-1-6-1 - Garware Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 0* (3b) V Sehwag 0* (3b)
35.1 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, outside off, pushed to covers
35.2 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of length, moving away,
Yuvraj adjusts and pushes it to the off side.
35.3 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, Flintoff moves in a extra gully
and hurls the cherry across, it pitches on the off and middle and
shapes away and Yuvraj is beaten on the forward prod
35.4 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, beaten again!Short of length,
pitching just outside leg and it reverses across Yuvraj who pokes
at it and is beaten
35.5 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, hmm.. this one pitched on the leg
and shaped away and Yuvraj , without covering his off stump,
shoulders his arms and lets go and the ball whizzes close to off
35.6 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, Flintoff goes round the wickets
and takes it out from the off and middle and Yuvraj is squared up
again, ends up closing the face of the bat and leading edge runs
to point
End of over 36 (maiden) India 76/5 (237 more runs req)
A Flintoff 9-4-12-2 (1w 3nb) - Tata End
V Sehwag 0* (3b) Yuvraj Singh 0* (9b)
36.1 Udal to Sehwag, no run, tossed on the off, pushed back down the
track
36.2 Udal to Sehwag, no run, slightly short, on the middle and turning
in and Sehwag takes it on his left pad
36.3 Udal to Sehwag, no run, beaten by the bounce. pitches outside off,
slightly short, and Shehwag backs to leg, to cut and is beatend by
the xtra bounce
36.4 Udal to Sehwag, no run
36.5 Udal to Sehwag, no run, fuller, just outside off and Sehwag comes
forward,bat and pad together and plays it quietly to the off side
36.6 Udal to Sehwag, no run, outside off, Sehwag stays back and late
cuts it to backward point
End of over 37 (maiden) India 76/5 (237 more runs req)
SD Udal 4-2-6-1 - Garware Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 0* (9b) V Sehwag 0* (9b)
37.1 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, one run, from over the wickets this time.
Full and on the off and middle, Yuvraj taps it close to the off
side and they take a single
37.2 Flintoff to Sehwag, no run, Attempted yorker which crashes into the
pads, but drifting down leg
37.3 Flintoff to Sehwag, no run, Flintoff hustles in and bangs it short
and Sehwag does under the bouncer.
37.4 Flintoff to Sehwag, no run, fuller, outside off, inviting a drive
but Sehwag does not oblige
37.5 Flintoff to Sehwag, no run, full again but this time it drifts into
middle and leg, Sehwag waits for the swing to play out and then
taps it to midwicket
37.6 Flintoff to Sehwag, no run
End of over 38 (1 run) India 77/5 (236 more runs req)
A Flintoff 10-4-13-2 (1w 3nb) - Tata End
Yuvraj Singh 1* (10b) V Sehwag 0* (14b)
38.1 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, beaten on the forward press. tossed
on the middle and turning away and Yuvraj pushes at it
38.2 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run
38.3 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, slightly quicker, on the leg and
middle, Yuvraj defends it watchfully
38.4 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, on the leg and middle line again,
Yuvraj pushes it to on sdie
38.5 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, tossed up and held back a little and
Yuvraj shaped to drive, then resists and pats it down the track
38.6 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run
End of over 39 (maiden) India 77/5 (236 more runs req)
SD Udal 5-3-6-1 - Garware Pavilion End
V Sehwag 0* (14b) Yuvraj Singh 1* (16b)
Anderson will have a bowl now
39.1 Anderson to Sehwag, no run, short of length on the off stump,
Sehwag stays back and pushes it back to the bowler
39.2 Anderson to Sehwag, OUT: Anderson strikes! Sehwag is out for a
duck! started just outside off and pitched on a length and then
reversed in sharply and Sehwag stretches out his left foot across
and is rapped in front of the off stump line, bat is behind the
padd
India 77/6, Partnership of 1
V Sehwag lbw b Anderson 0 (16b 0x4 0x6)
Yuvraj Singh 1* (16b) JM Anderson 8.2-2-25-2
That struck him on the line and would have crashed in middle and
offstump. England on the offensive and if not the fat lady, the
balmy army have started to swing
39.3 Anderson to Dhoni, no run
39.4 Anderson to Dhoni, one run, pushed to covers and they take a single
39.5 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, no run
39.6 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of length, on the off stump
line, punched to mid-on
End of over 40 (1 run) India 78/6 (235 more runs req)
JM Anderson 9-2-26-2 - Tata End
MS Dhoni 1* (2b) Yuvraj Singh 1* (18b)
A slip, a silly point, a leg slip and a short leg for Dhoni as Udal
runs into bowl
40.1 Udal to Dhoni, one run, tossed up and Dhoni comes down the track,
finds himself short of the crease and pushes it to the on side for
a single.
40.2 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, tossed up, defended watchfully
40.3 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, pushed to sillypoint
40.4 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, tossed on the middle and leg, Yuvraj
comes forward and offers the full face of the bat
40.5 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, similar ball, same result
40.6 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, one run, quicker this time, on the legs,
Yuvraj stays back, uses his wrists and tunrs it to right of short
fine leg and will keep the strike
End of over 41 (2 runs) India 80/6 (233 more runs req)
SD Udal 6-3-8-1 - Garware Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 2* (23b) MS Dhoni 2* (3b)
Andrew Flintoff took over the captaincy from the injured Vaughan
and sunsequently lost Trescothick, Simon Jones and then Cook but
has led England admirably and here he is now on the verge of a
series-leveling win.
41.1 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, no run
41.2 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short of length, on the off stump,
Yuvraj stands tall and punches it , in his unique way, past the
bowler, for a boundary
41.3 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of length, on the middle
and off stump, punched back down the track
41.4 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller and angles away, left
alone
41.5 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, no run, on a length, outside off, angling
away, Yuvraj thrusts his left foot across and punches it on the up
to short covers
41.6 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, Superb straight drive. Full and on
the middle and leg stump line, Yuvraj drives it gloriously past
the bowler. If Richie Benaud was on air, he would have said -
Ah!... (long pause) Super shot that.
End of over 42 (8 runs) India 88/6 (225 more runs req)
JM Anderson 10-2-34-2 - Tata End
MS Dhoni 2* (3b) Yuvraj Singh 10* (29b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
42.1 Udal to Dhoni, one run, flat outside off, pushed to cover for a
quick single
42.2 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fired onto the pads, kept out by
Yuvraj
42.3 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, straight and quicker this time,
confidently parried away
Udal comes around the wicket now
42.4 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, quick and angling into the middle
stump, Yuvraj gets fully forward and pushes it to the off side
42.5 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short this time, Yuvraj rocks back
and turns it straight to short leg
42.6 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, switches back to over the wicket,
flat on legs stump, Yuvraj tries to whip it to the legside but
misses
End of over 43 (1 run) India 89/6 (224 more runs req)
SD Udal 7-3-9-1 - Garware Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 3* (4b) Yuvraj Singh 10* (34b 2x4)
43.1 Anderson to Dhoni, no run, good length delivery on the off and
middle, Dhoni covers the line and pushes it back to the bowler
43.2 Anderson to Dhoni, no run, oh! dropped! full and swings out a bit
and Dhoni goes for a crashing drive but is beatend by the swing
andthe outer edge flies low to Shah, at first slip who swoops low
but fails to hold on.
43.3 Anderson to Dhoni, no run, outside off, left alone
43.4 Anderson to Dhoni, one run
43.5 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, no run, full and outside off, left alone
43.6 Anderson to Yuvraj Singh, no run, wayward delivery outside off,
left alone. Anderson banged it short but lost control over its
direction and it slided way outside off
End of over 44 (1 run) India 90/6 (223 more runs req)
JM Anderson 11-2-35-2 - Tata End
MS Dhoni 4* (8b) Yuvraj Singh 10* (36b 2x4)
44.1 Udal to Dhoni, one run, Bizarre stuff there! Dhoni comes down the
track and lofts it high in the air to long on whre Monty was
stationed. Monty Panesar came under the ball and then lost sight
of it!
44.2 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run
44.3 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, one run
44.4 Udal to Dhoni, OUT: Monty makes no mistake this time! Dhoni again
goes for the big shot and Monty stationed at edeep mid-off, comes
under the ball and holds on, sparkling wild celebrations in the
English camp
India 92/7, Partnership of 15
MS Dhoni c Panesar b Udal 5 (10b 0x4 0x6)
Yuvraj Singh 11* (38b 2x4) SD Udal 7.4-3-11-2
44.5 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, tossed on the off stump, pushed back
down the track
44.6 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, on the off stump, turned past the
silly point
End of over 45 (2 runs) India 92/7 (221 more runs req)
SD Udal 8-3-11-2 - Garware Pavilion End
Harbhajan Singh 0* (0b) Yuvraj Singh 11* (40b 2x4)
45.1 Anderson to Harbhajan Singh, no run, pushes to the on side
45.2 Anderson to Harbhajan Singh, no run
45.3 Anderson to Harbhajan Singh, no run, Super yorker! and well dug
out by Harbhajan.
45.4 Anderson to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, short and bit of width outside
off, Harbhajan throws his hands at the ball, crashes it past point
45.5 Anderson to Harbhajan Singh, no run, on a length, pushed back to
mid-on
45.6 Anderson to Harbhajan Singh, no run, fuller and homing in the
middle, Harbhajan leans forward and works it to the on side
End of over 46 (4 runs) India 96/7 (217 more runs req)
JM Anderson 12-2-39-2 - Tata End
Yuvraj Singh 11* (40b 2x4) Harbhajan Singh 4* (6b 1x4)
And then they were none. A Agatha Christie title and it could well
suit the Indian batting today
46.1 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, no run, pushed to cover
46.2 Udal to Yuvraj Singh, one run, floated on the middle, driven to
long-off
46.3 Udal to Harbhajan Singh, two runs, short and outside off, no turn,
and Harbhajan cuts it past point and Flintoff makes good stopnear
the fence
46.4 Udal to Harbhajan Singh, OUT: Another one bites the dust. Harbhajan
goes for a slog sweep and skies it to long leg where Hoggard,
donning sunglasses and his face painted with sun block cream,
places himself under it and holds the catch
India 99/8, Partnership of 7
Harbhajan Singh c Hoggard b Udal 6 (8b 1x4 0x6)
Yuvraj Singh 12* (42b 2x4) SD Udal 8.4-3-14-3
46.5 Udal to Sreesanth, no run, flatter on the leg, Sreesanth tries to
play it to on, misses and it raps him on his pads, huge appeal
goes up but Taufel, rightfully, turns it down
46.6 Udal to Sreesanth, no run, tossed up and pushed back down the track
End of over 47 (3 runs) India 99/8 (214 more runs req)
SD Udal 9-3-14-3 - Garware Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 12* (42b 2x4) S Sreesanth 0* (2b)
So Yuvraj Singh has been left stranded at one end while one by one
the Indians have deserted him.
47.1 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, outside off, left alone
47.2 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, beaten outside off! fuller and
angling away and Yuvraj pokes at it
47.3 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, no run, lovely ball again, fuller and
angling away and Yuvraj, this time, pulls out of a shot at the
last moment and lets it go
47.4 Flintoff to Yuvraj Singh, OUT: Yuvraj falls, England on the verge,
the fat lady has begun to sing.Flintoff from round the wickets
hurls it full and took it out, Yuvraj pushes at it and the outer
edge goes to Collingwood at third slip
India 99/9, Partnership of 0
Yuvraj Singh c Collingwood b Flintoff 12 (46b 2x4 0x6)
S Sreesanth 0* (2b) A Flintoff 10.4-4-13-3 (1w 3nb)
47.5 Flintoff to Patel, no run
47.6 Flintoff to Patel, one run
End of over 48 (1 run) India 100/9 (213 more runs req)
A Flintoff 11-4-14-3 (1w 3nb) - Tata End
MM Patel 1* (2b) S Sreesanth 0* (2b)
48.1 Udal to Patel, no run
48.2 Udal to Patel, OUT: Gone! and England have levelled the series!
Munaf Patel goes for a slog sweep, the ball balloons up to fineleg
where Hoggard holds it, sparkling huge English celebrations
India 100/10, Partnership of 1
MM Patel c Hoggard b Udal 1 (4b 0x4 0x6)
S Sreesanth 0* (2b) SD Udal 9.2-3-14-4
Quite an amazing win - victory by 212 runs and when you consider
that India went into lunch three wickets down, with sachin and
Dravid guarding the castle, not many would have thought that the
fat lady would sing so early in the noon.