5th ODI: Pakistan v India at Karachi, 19 Feb 2006
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Match State: Match start scheduled for 9.30am local time (4.30am GMT)
Hello and welcome to coverage of the fifth and final ODI of this
India-Pakistan series
I'm Anand Vasu, and I'll be your commentator for this game
India have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in this series but
Pakistan have plenty of pride to play for
For their part India, who lost the Test series, would like to
finish this long tour on a winning note
It's also a chance for both teams to try out some of the players
who did not get a chance earlier
India seem all set to play Zaheer Khan and Ramesh Powar, the
offspinning allrounder, while Pakistan will also look to give
their young guns a chance
The early news from the National Stadium in Karachi is that India
have won the toss and chosen to field
Rahul Dravid certainly has had his share of luck in this series
India have rested Sachin Tendulkar and Irfan Pathan
There will be some assistance earlier on for the fast bowlers but
this is still a good one-day track and you can expect plenty of
runs
Pakistan are giving a game to Rao Iftikhar Anjum, Imran Farhat and
Yasir Arafat
Play should get under way in about 15 minutes, do ensure you're
with us when that happens
The players are now walking out and play will get under way any
moment
It is Zaheer Khan with the new ball
Imran Farhat and Kamran Akmal are the openers for Pakistan
0.1 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, fullish and on the off, Akmal has a
dart at it but does not quite get hold of it, the ball goes down
the pitch off a thick inside edge and rolls back down the pitch
0.2 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, driven down to cover
0.3 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a driving length and pretty
straight, Akmal goes back and defends opening the face of the bat
and the ball runs down to point where Yuvraj Singh fields
0.4 Khan to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
Akmal launches into this one, driving on the rise, in the air and
well wide of the fielder at cover for the first runs of the match!
0.5 Khan to Kamran Akmal, one run, short of a good length and on the
leg stump, Akmal helps the ball along to the fielder at fine-leg
0.6 Khan to Imran Farhat, wide: no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, that one is pitched quite wide and swings further
away, so much so that it is called wide
0.6 Khan to Imran Farhat, wide: no run, this one goes the other way as
Zaheer overcompensates and pushes the ball down leg, the result is
the same, another wide
0.6 Khan to Imran Farhat, one run, short of a good length and straight
this time, worked towards midwicket for a single
End of over 1 (8 runs) Pakistan 8/0 (RR: 8.00)
Z Khan 1-0-8-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
Imran Farhat 1* (1b) Kamran Akmal 5* (5b 1x4)
Ajit Agarkar shares the new ball with Zaheer
1.1 Agarkar to Imran Farhat, wide: one run, full and far down the leg
side, that swings a great deal as well, Dhoni dives and can only
half stop it
1.1 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended carefully
1.2 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, wide: no run, full again and this one
flies down the right-hander's leg stump, Dhoni dives and saves,
another wide
1.2 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, one run, fullish and on the off stump,
Akmal drives, off the inside edge to the leg side for a single
1.3 Agarkar to Imran Farhat, no run, full and outside the off, driven
to cover but does not beat the fielder
1.4 Agarkar to Imran Farhat, no run, full and on the off stump, driven
to mid off
1.5 Agarkar to Imran Farhat, no run, full and on the off stump, driven
back down to the bowler
1.6 Agarkar to Imran Farhat, one run, down the leg side, good length,
flicked down to fine-leg for a single to end the over
End of over 2 (5 runs) Pakistan 13/0 (RR: 6.50)
AB Agarkar 1-0-5-0 (2w) - College End
Imran Farhat 2* (5b) Kamran Akmal 6* (7b 1x4)
2.1 Khan to Imran Farhat, FOUR, full and outside the off, driven at,
edged through the slips cordon for a boundary to begin the over!
2.2 Khan to Imran Farhat, FOUR, better shot this time, Farhat times the
ball well through cover and the ball runs away down to the
boundary!
2.3 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, driven to mid off
2.4 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
flick played and missed, off the pads to the on side
2.5 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, short o0f a length and on the off,
eased down to cover
2.6 Khan to Imran Farhat, legbye: FOUR, overpitched and on the pads,
flick played and missed, off the pads down to the fine-leg fence
End of over 3 (12 runs) Pakistan 25/0 (RR: 8.33)
Z Khan 2-0-16-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 6* (7b 1x4) Imran Farhat 10* (11b 2x4)
3.1 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, played down to cover with an angled bat
3.2 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, punched wide of cover for a hastily scampered single
3.3 Agarkar to Imran Farhat, no run, full and on the stumps, driven
back down the pitch to the bowler who bends in his followthrough
and fields
3.4 Agarkar to Imran Farhat, one run, very full and swinging down leg,
Farhat takes it on the full and glances down to fine-leg
3.5 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, no run, fullish and on the off, just a
hint of away movement, defended watchfully back down the pitch
3.6 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, driven through cover-point, Ramesh Powar should cut that off
but he dives and fluffs it! Boundary to end the over
End of over 4 (6 runs) Pakistan 31/0 (RR: 7.75)
AB Agarkar 2-0-11-0 (2w) - College End
Imran Farhat 11* (13b 2x4) Kamran Akmal 11* (11b 2x4)
4.1 Khan to Imran Farhat, wide: no run, short of a length and slipping
down the leg side, flick played and missed, down to the keeper
4.1 Khan to Imran Farhat, one run, short of a driving length and
outside the off, driven on the rise, off the outside edge to
third-man
4.2 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, fullish and on the off, driven at,
off the inside edge down to the on side, square-leg cleans up
4.3 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the pads, swinging
further down leg, flick played and missed, off the pads down
towards point
4.4 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a length and on te pads,
flicked down to square-leg
4.5 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, driven to cover
4.6 Khan to Kamran Akmal, three runs, short of a length and on the off,
driven on the up and in the air but wide of the man at point,
won't go all the way as Kaif gives chase and fields
End of over 5 (5 runs) Pakistan 36/0 (RR: 7.20)
Z Khan 3-0-21-0 (3w) - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 14* (16b 2x4) Imran Farhat 12* (14b 2x4)
5.1 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a length and on the off,
a hint of away movement, defended towards cover
5.2 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the stumps, angling in
a touch, Akmal defends to the leg side with a straight bat
5.3 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, one run, short of a driving length and on
the stumps, flicked down to fine-leg for a sauntered single
5.4 Agarkar to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, a bit of extra pace, flashed at and missed
5.5 Agarkar to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper this time
5.6 Agarkar to Imran Farhat, wide: no run, full and on the pads, flick
played and missed, through to the keeper
5.6 Agarkar to Imran Farhat, two runs, on the pads and fullish, easily
worked down to fine-leg
End of over 6 (4 runs) Pakistan 40/0 (RR: 6.67)
AB Agarkar 3-0-15-0 (3w) - College End
Kamran Akmal 15* (19b 2x4) Imran Farhat 14* (17b 2x4)
6.1 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run
6.2 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven to cover
6.3 Khan to Kamran Akmal, two runs, short of a length and down the leg
side, flick playedm a thin edge back onto thigh-pad and past the
keeper
6.4 Khan to Kamran Akmal, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, eased down to third-man for a single
6.5 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, a bit of extra pace and bounce, past Farhat's outside edge
6.6 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, fullish and outside the off, elft
well alone to the keeper
End of over 7 (3 runs) Pakistan 43/0 (RR: 6.14)
Z Khan 4-0-24-0 (3w) - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 18* (23b 2x4) Imran Farhat 14* (19b 2x4)
7.1 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven off the back foot to the man at cover
7.2 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the pads, driven to
the on side, Agarkar fields
7.3 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the off stump, Akmal
defends carefully
7.4 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, no run, fullish and on the off, this one
comes in, Akmal defends awkwardly to the on side
7.5 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the pads, driven to
the leg side
7.6 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, no run, fullish and on the off, driven to
cover to end the over, a maiden from Agakarak
End of over 8 (maiden) Pakistan 43/0 (RR: 5.38)
AB Agarkar 4-1-15-0 (3w) - College End
Imran Farhat 14* (19b 2x4) Kamran Akmal 18* (29b 2x4)
8.1 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run
8.2 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run
8.3 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to point with an angled bat
8.4 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a length and on the stumps,
flick played and missed, hit on the pad, appeal for the lbw,
turned down
8.5 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, Farhat punches back to the off side
8.6 Khan to Imran Farhat, one run, fullish and outside the off, driven
down to third-man for a single
End of over 9 (1 run) Pakistan 44/0 (RR: 4.89)
Z Khan 5-0-25-0 (3w) - Pavilion End
Imran Farhat 15* (25b 2x4) Kamran Akmal 18* (29b 2x4)
9.1 Agarkar to Imran Farhat, wide: no run, full and down the leg side,
swinging a touch, again Dhoni has to scramble to save
9.1 Agarkar to Imran Farhat, one run, short of a length and a bit of
width outside the off, flashed down to third-man for a single
9.2 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, good-length ball on the stumps,
coming in with the arm, Akmal lofts over mid-on and gets enough on
the ball for it to run away to the boundary
9.3 Agarkar to Kamran Akmal, one run, slower one on the stumps,
fullish, Akmal waits on the ball and plays well to the leg side
for a single
9.4 Agarkar to Imran Farhat, two runs, short of a good length and
outside the off, driven through cover-point for a couple more as
Zaheer fields on the ropes
9.5 Agarkar to Imran Farhat, no run, fullish and outside the off, a bit
more pace, this one holds its line and beats the outside edge,
through to the keeper
9.6 Agarkar to Imran Farhat, one run, short of a length and on the
stumps, worked wide of midwicket for a quick single
End of over 10 (10 runs) Pakistan 54/0 (RR: 5.40)
AB Agarkar 5-1-25-0 (4w) - College End
Imran Farhat 19* (29b 2x4) Kamran Akmal 23* (31b 3x4)
10.1 Sreesanth to Imran Farhat, wide: no run, short of a length and down
the leg side, Sreesanth starts with a wide
10.1 Sreesanth to Imran Farhat, no run
10.2 Sreesanth to Imran Farhat, one run, short of a length and outside
the off, flashed hard towards point, Yuvraj dives full-length and
saves
10.3 Sreesanth to Kamran Akmal, one run, full and outside the off, a
hint of away swing, played down to third-man
10.4 Sreesanth to Imran Farhat, FOUR, a bit of width and a touch too
short, Farhat goes after that and gets it through point! Put away
well!
10.5 Sreesanth to Imran Farhat, OUT: short one banged in, Farhat goes
for the pull, he does not get hold of it, the ball goes off the
top half of the bat up in the air and Sreesanth takes a simple
catch in his followthrough! India strike!
Pakistan 61/1, Partnership of 61
Imran Farhat c & b Sreesanth 24 (33b 3x4 0x6)
Kamran Akmal 24* (32b 3x4) S Sreesanth 0.5-0-7-1 (1w)
10.6 Sreesanth to Shoaib Malik, no run, defended
End of over 11 (7 runs) Pakistan 61/1 (RR: 5.55)
S Sreesanth 1-0-7-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 24* (32b 3x4) Shoaib Malik 0* (1b)
11.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, played down to third-man
11.2 Singh to Shoaib Malik, FOUR, short of a length and a bit of width,
Malik frees his arms and drives well through cover, a boundary to
get off the mark
11.3 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run
11.4 Singh to Shoaib Malik, two runs
11.5 Singh to Shoaib Malik, two runs, short of a length and outside the
off, eased through cover for a couple
11.6 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, chopped down to point
End of over 12 (9 runs) Pakistan 70/1 (RR: 5.83)
RP Singh 1-0-9-0 - College End
Kamran Akmal 25* (33b 3x4) Shoaib Malik 8* (6b 1x4)
12.1 Sreesanth to Kamran Akmal, OUT: another short one, another wicket!
Akmal goes for the pull, the ball goes off the top edge and
balloons down to fine-leg, RP Singh settles under the steepler and
Sreesanth has two wickets!
Pakistan 70/2, Partnership of 9
Kamran Akmal c Singh b Sreesanth 25 (34b 3x4 0x6)
Shoaib Malik 8* (6b 1x4) S Sreesanth 1.1-0-7-2 (1w)
12.2 Sreesanth to Shoaib Malik, no run, driven to point
12.3 Sreesanth to Shoaib Malik, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, a
hint of away swing, driven well through cover for a boundary! That
is a handsome stroke!
12.4 Sreesanth to Shoaib Malik, no run, on the off, good length, eased
down to mid off
12.5 Sreesanth to Shoaib Malik, no run, short of a good length and on
the off, a touch of away swing, defended watchfully off the back
foot
12.6 Sreesanth to Shoaib Malik, no run, short of a length and on the
stumps, defended to the leg side
End of over 13 (4 runs) Pakistan 74/2 (RR: 5.69)
S Sreesanth 2-0-11-2 (1w) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 0* (0b) Shoaib Malik 12* (11b 2x4)
13.1 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
13.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, legbye: one run, full and on the pads,
flick played and missed, off the pads to the on side
13.3 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, short of a length and on the off,
punched to cover off the back foot
13.4 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
worked down to the on side
13.5 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended carefully with an angled bat
13.6 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, full and on the pads, flick played
and missed, hit on the pad
End of over 14 (1 run, maiden) Pakistan 75/2 (RR: 5.36)
RP Singh 2-1-9-0 - College End
Mohammad Yousuf 0* (2b) Shoaib Malik 12* (15b 2x4)
14.1 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short one banged in, left
alone to the keeper
14.2 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a length and on the
pads, flicked down to the on side for a single
14.3 Sreesanth to Shoaib Malik, no run, full and outside thew off,
driven well but straight to the man at cover
14.4 Sreesanth to Shoaib Malik, OUT: short of a good length, just
outside the off, swinging away a touch, played at, the ball goes
off the edge and Murali Kartik takes a sharp catch diving low!
Another one for Sreesanth!
Pakistan 76/3, Partnership of 6
Shoaib Malik c sub (M Kartik) b Sreesanth 12 (17b 2x4 0x6)
Mohammad Yousuf 1* (4b) S Sreesanth 2.4-0-12-3 (1w)
Match State: Drinks
Inzamam-ul-Haq is the new batsman
14.5 Sreesanth to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, Sreesanth welcomes Inzi with a
good length delivery outside off, left through to the wicketkeeper
14.6 Sreesanth to Inzamam-ul-Haq, wide: no run
A couple of quick updates for you. The catch of Shoaib Malik was
taken by Suresh Raina and not Murali Kartik as we had said.
Apologies for this mistake.
The second thing is that there's one extra run to the total. This
was a no-ball in the first over of the match, bowled by Zaheer
Khan, which we failed to spot. Accept out second apology.
14.6 Sreesanth to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
End of over 15 (2 runs) Pakistan 77/3 (RR: 5.13)
S Sreesanth 3-0-13-3 (2w) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 1* (4b) Inzamam-ul-Haq 0* (2b)
15.1 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
15.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
15.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
15.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, single taken to backward square-
leg
15.5 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flicked down to square-leg
15.6 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
End of over 16 (2 runs) Pakistan 79/3 (RR: 4.94)
RP Singh 3-1-10-0 - College End
Mohammad Yousuf 2* (8b) Inzamam-ul-Haq 0* (4b)
16.1 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, eased to cover
16.2 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fullish and outside the off,
driven to cover
16.3 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the stumps,
defended down to the leg side
16.4 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the stumps,
defended to the leg side
16.5 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and quite straight,
played back down the pitch to the bowler
16.6 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the pads, flicked
down to square-leg, maiden over from Sreesanth
End of over 17 (maiden) Pakistan 79/3 (RR: 4.65)
S Sreesanth 4-1-13-3 (2w) - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 0* (4b) Mohammad Yousuf 2* (14b)
17.1 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
17.2 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, fullish and on the off, eased to
cover
17.3 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, fullish and outsid the off,
driven just wide of Zaheer at mid off for a single
17.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, punched to cover off the back foot
17.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, very full and very straight, a
bit of swing in, driven to the on side with a turn of the wrists
17.6 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, wide: no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, angling away, wide called as it is left alone
17.6 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
back down the pitch to the leg side
End of over 18 (2 runs) Pakistan 81/3 (RR: 4.50)
RP Singh 4-1-12-0 (1w) - College End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 1* (7b) Mohammad Yousuf 2* (17b)
18.1 Sreesanth to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads,
Inzamam waits well on the ball and flicks through square-leg with
authority
18.2 Sreesanth to Inzamam-ul-Haq, wide: no run
18.2 Sreesanth to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run
18.3 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
18.4 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, again too much to the leg side,
Mohammad Yousuf makes it count this time, dispatching the ball
through midwicket
18.5 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, driven to mid-on for a
single
18.6 Sreesanth to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, good length ball on the
stumps, eased down towards mid-on for a quick single
End of over 19 (12 runs) Pakistan 93/3 (RR: 4.89)
S Sreesanth 5-1-25-3 (3w) - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 7* (10b 1x4) Mohammad Yousuf 7* (20b 1x4)
19.1 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and outside the off, eased
through cover
19.2 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight, driven down to
mid off
19.3 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
worked to the on side
19.4 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
19.5 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, pushed towards cover, there's a misunderstanding between the
fielders and the ball races away to the fence
19.6 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, just short of a length and outside
the off, driven with power through cover!
End of over 20 (8 runs) Pakistan 101/3 (RR: 5.05)
RP Singh 5-1-20-0 (1w) - College End
Mohammad Yousuf 7* (20b 1x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 15* (16b 3x4)
Zaheer Khan back in the attack
20.1 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, driven nhard at, off thge inside
edge through backward square-leg for a couple
20.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the off, played down
to mid off with a straight bat
20.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, short of a length and on the pads,
flicked away through square-leg, that was a good shot for four
more
20.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, another one on the pads, again
Yousuf eases the ball down to deep backward square-leg, this time
there's cover on the fence
20.5 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a length and on the off
stump, defended off the back foot to the off side
20.6 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, driven to cover
End of over 21 (7 runs) Pakistan 108/3 (RR: 5.14)
Z Khan 6-0-33-0 (3w 1nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 14* (24b 2x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 15* (18b 3x4)
Ramesh Powar comes into the attack
21.1 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up and slipping down the
leg side, a bit of drift and loop, played at and missed, through
to the keeper
21.2 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flatter and on the stumps,
pitches on the stumps and turns down leg, left alone, Powar lucky
that's not called wide as it goes down leg
21.3 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, full and on the pads, worked
through midwicket
21.4 Powar to Inzamam-ul-Haq, SIX, tossed up a touch, Inzamam comes down
the pitch, frees his arms and has a jolly swing over midwicket!
That is some shot!
21.5 Powar to Inzamam-ul-Haq, OUT: tossed up and just outside the off,
spinning in a touch, sweep played and missed, hit on the pad, loud
shout for the lbw. Steve Bucknor gives it! Inzi a touch unlucky as
he was struck outside the line while playing a shot.
Pakistan 115/4, Partnership of 38
Inzamam-ul-Haq lbw b Powar 21 (20b 3x4 1x6)
Mohammad Yousuf 15* (27b 2x4) RR Powar 0.5-0-7-1
That is some comeback for Ramesh Powar to international cricket -
the wicket of Inzamam in his first over
21.6 Powar to Younis Khan, one run, fullish and on the pads, worked to
the on side
End of over 22 (8 runs) Pakistan 116/4 (RR: 5.27)
RR Powar 1-0-8-1 - College End
Younis Khan 1* (1b) Mohammad Yousuf 15* (27b 2x4)
22.1 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, played wide of cover for a single
22.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, eased past point for a single
22.3 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, short of a lenth and outside the off,
played down to third-man for a single
22.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and on the off,
driven to the leg side
22.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run
22.6 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a length and on the off,
played down towards point
End of over 23 (4 runs) Pakistan 120/4 (RR: 5.22)
Z Khan 7-0-37-0 (3w 1nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 17* (30b 2x4) Younis Khan 3* (4b)
23.1 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up and outside the off, a
fair bit of turn, defended to the leg side
23.2 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the stumps, worked to
the leg side
23.3 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flatter and fuller, defended to
the leg side
23.4 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, quicker one, that's the straight
one that drifts away, played at and missed
23.5 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, fullish and on the stumps,
eased down to long-on for a couple
23.6 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, flatter and on the pads, worked
through square-leg
End of over 24 (3 runs) Pakistan 123/4 (RR: 5.12)
RR Powar 2-0-11-1 - College End
Mohammad Yousuf 20* (36b 2x4) Younis Khan 3* (4b)
Agarkar back in the attack
24.1 Agarkar to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short one to begin with,
pulled down to fine-leg foir a single
24.2 Agarkar to Younis Khan, one run, eased through cover for another
single
24.3 Agarkar to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, full and outside the off,
driven down to third-man
24.4 Agarkar to Younis Khan, no run
24.5 Agarkar to Younis Khan, no run, full and quite straight, driven
back to the bowler
24.6 Agarkar to Younis Khan, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, pushed wide of cover for a single
End of over 25 (4 runs) Pakistan 127/4 (RR: 5.08)
AB Agarkar 6-1-29-0 (4w) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 5* (8b) Mohammad Yousuf 22* (38b 2x4)
25.1 Powar to Younis Khan, no run, flat and on the pads, worked to the
leg side
25.2 Powar to Younis Khan, one run
25.3 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up and on the off, worked
towards midwicket
25.4 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up and down the leg side,
driven back to the bowler
25.5 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, well flighted and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch
25.6 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, fired in fast and down the leg
side, bad ball, swept well but Yuvraj dives to his right at short
fine-leg and stops the ball
End of over 26 (2 runs) Pakistan 129/4 (RR: 4.96)
RR Powar 3-0-13-1 - College End
Mohammad Yousuf 23* (42b 2x4) Younis Khan 6* (10b)
26.1 Agarkar to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a length and outside
the off, driven through cover for a single
26.2 Agarkar to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover
26.3 Agarkar to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, eased down to cover
26.4 Agarkar to Younis Khan, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
driven awkwardly back down the pitch
26.5 Agarkar to Younis Khan, one run, fullish and on the stumps, worked
wide of midwicket for a single
26.6 Agarkar to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, short of a driving length and on
the pads, Yousuf flicks through midwicket for an elegant boundary
End of over 27 (6 runs) Pakistan 135/4 (RR: 5.00)
AB Agarkar 7-1-35-0 (4w) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 7* (14b) Mohammad Yousuf 28* (44b 3x4)
27.1 Powar to Younis Khan, one run, flatter and on the paads, flicked
through the on side for a single
27.2 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, tossed up and on the stumps,
played down towards short fine-leg for a single
27.3 Powar to Younis Khan, no run, flat and on the off, defended
27.4 Powar to Younis Khan, one run, full and on the pads, whipped
through midwicket
27.5 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flat and on the stumps, swept
down to short fine-lewg
27.6 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, eased down to long-on for a
single
End of over 28 (4 runs) Pakistan 139/4 (RR: 4.96)
RR Powar 4-0-17-1 - College End
Mohammad Yousuf 30* (47b 3x4) Younis Khan 9* (17b)
28.1 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the off, driven
inside out to cover
28.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the stumps, driven to
the on side
28.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
28.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, short of a good length and
outside the off, eased through cover for a couple
28.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, fullish and on the off, Yousuf
carves that over the fielder at cover. That is a good shot!
28.6 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, fullish and on the pads, played
down to fine-leg for a brace as Powar fumbles
End of over 29 (8 runs) Pakistan 147/4 (RR: 5.07)
RP Singh 6-1-28-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 9* (17b) Mohammad Yousuf 38* (53b 4x4)
29.1 Powar to Younis Khan, two runs, tossed up and on the stumps, eased
through midwicket for a couple
29.2 Powar to Younis Khan, one run, tossed up and on the stumps, flicked
through midwicket for a single
29.3 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
to the leg side
29.4 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, eased down wide of mid off for a
single
29.5 Powar to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, played
back down the pitrch to the bowler
29.6 Powar to Younis Khan, no run
End of over 30 (4 runs) Pakistan 151/4 (RR: 5.03)
RR Powar 5-0-21-1 - College End
Mohammad Yousuf 39* (55b 4x4) Younis Khan 12* (21b)
30.1 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a length and outside
the off, eased wide of cover for a single
30.2 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven down to third-man
30.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length and
on the off stump, defended back down the pitch
30.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Yousuf likes it there, he drives superbly on the up through
point!
30.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short one on the pads, pulled
down to fine-leg
30.6 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, full and outside the off, driven
inside out through cover
End of over 31 (8 runs) Pakistan 159/4 (RR: 5.13)
RP Singh 7-1-36-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 14* (23b) Mohammad Yousuf 45* (59b 5x4)
With that it's a break for drinks
Match State: Drinks
31.1 Powar to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off, defended
carefully to the off side
31.2 Powar to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the pads, driven back
down the pitch to the bowler
31.3 Powar to Younis Khan, no run
31.4 Powar to Younis Khan, one run
31.5 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
31.6 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
End of over 32 (1 run) Pakistan 160/4 (RR: 5.00)
RR Powar 6-0-22-1 - College End
Younis Khan 15* (27b) Mohammad Yousuf 45* (61b 5x4)
32.1 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a driving length and on
the off, driven back to the bowler
32.2 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, short of a good length and on the
off, eased wide enough of mid off for a scampered single
32.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a length and outside
the off, driven towards cover for a single
32.4 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, pushed to cover off the front foot
32.5 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, played through cover for a single
32.6 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run
End of over 33 (4 runs) Pakistan 164/4 (RR: 4.97)
RP Singh 8-1-40-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 47* (63b 5x4) Younis Khan 17* (31b)
33.1 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up and just outside the
off, defended back down the pitch
33.2 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, short of a length and down leg,
swept away down to the fine-leg boundary. Wrong line that
33.3 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
33.4 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, well flighted and on the off,
Yousuf eases the ball down to long-on for a single
33.5 Powar to Younis Khan, one run, tossed up and outside the off, swept
from outside the line of the stumps through square-leg
33.6 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, full and on the pads, driven
down to long-on for a single
End of over 34 (7 runs) Pakistan 171/4 (RR: 5.03)
RR Powar 7-0-29-1 - College End
Mohammad Yousuf 53* (68b 6x4) Younis Khan 18* (32b)
34.1 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, short of a good length and
slipping down leg, flicked down towards fine-leg to Powatr for a
couple
34.2 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, fullish and on the pads,
flicked through square-leg for a single
34.3 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off, driven to
mid off
34.4 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, one run, short of a length and outside
the off, driven down to third-man for a single
34.5 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, on the pads again, Yousuf
flicks well for a single down to fine-leg
34.6 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off, defended towards point for a single
End of over 35 (7 runs) Pakistan 178/4 (RR: 5.09)
S Sreesanth 6-1-32-3 (3w) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 59* (72b 6x4) Younis Khan 19* (34b)
35.1 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, tossed up, slow, outside the
off, defended back down towards the on side
35.2 Powar to Younis Khan, one run, full and on the pads, swept down to
fine-leg for a single
35.3 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flat and on the stumps, spinning
down leg, flick played and missed
35.4 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flat and on the stumps, driven
back to the bowler
35.5 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, tossed up and on the off, Yousuf
takes it on the full and drives to long-on
35.6 Powar to Younis Khan, FOUR, low full-toss outside the off, driven
inside out through coiver, the timing and placement are very good
here
End of over 36 (7 runs) Pakistan 185/4 (RR: 5.14)
RR Powar 8-0-36-1 - College End
Mohammad Yousuf 61* (76b 6x4) Younis Khan 24* (36b 1x4)
36.1 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the stumps,
driven to mid-on
36.2 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, eased down to third-man for
a single
36.3 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, slower ball, played back down towards mid off
36.4 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, FOUR, short of a good length and outside
the off, Younis opens the face of the bat and runs the ball down
to the third-man fence! Cheeky shot that!
36.5 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, no run, slightly shorter, delivered from
wide of the crease, Younis tries to run the ball over the keeper
and misses
36.6 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the stumps, driven
back down the pitch, Sreesanth fields well
End of over 37 (5 runs) Pakistan 190/4 (RR: 5.14)
S Sreesanth 7-1-37-3 (3w) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 62* (78b 6x4) Younis Khan 28* (40b 2x4)
37.1 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, fullish and on the stumps, eased
down to long-on
37.2 Powar to Younis Khan, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, reverse
swept well to the third-man fence
37.3 Powar to Younis Khan, two runs
37.4 Powar to Younis Khan, no run
37.5 Powar to Younis Khan, no run, flatter and down the leg, defended
back down the pitch to the bowler
37.6 Powar to Younis Khan, one run, full and on the off, driven down to
longon
End of over 38 (8 runs) Pakistan 198/4 (RR: 5.21)
RR Powar 9-0-44-1 - College End
Younis Khan 35* (45b 3x4) Mohammad Yousuf 63* (79b 6x4)
38.1 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, one run, cut away past cover-point for a
single
38.2 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, wide: one run, slower ball, goes
horribly wrong, far down the leg side
38.2 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, one run
38.3 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, one run
38.4 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, one run, short of a length and outside
the off, cut through cover for a single
38.5 Sreesanth to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, full and outside the off,
driven wide of long off for a single
38.6 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, no run, fullish and just outside the off,
driven to cover
End of over 39 (7 runs) Pakistan 205/4 (RR: 5.26)
S Sreesanth 8-1-44-3 (4w) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 65* (81b 6x4) Younis Khan 38* (49b 3x4)
39.1 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, well flighted and outside the
off, Yousuf comes down the pitch but Powar adjusts and sends the
ball wide, defended
39.2 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, fullish and on the pads, stroked
down to long-on for a single
39.3 Powar to Younis Khan, two runs, tossed up and well outside the off,
Younis flat bats that down to midwicket
39.4 Powar to Younis Khan, no run, Younis shapes to reverse sweep, fired
down the leg side, played to short third-man
39.5 Powar to Younis Khan, one run, pushed down to long-on for a single
39.6 Powar to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, eased through cover for a single
and Powar ends his quota of 10 overs with 1 for 49
End of over 40 (5 runs) Pakistan 210/4 (RR: 5.25)
RR Powar 10-0-49-1 - College End
Mohammad Yousuf 67* (84b 6x4) Younis Khan 41* (52b 3x4)
40.1 Agarkar to Mohammad Yousuf, OUT: fullish, straight, on the pads,
slower ball, Yousuf flicks but can only find Zaheer Khan in the
deep! Agarkar strikes with the first ball of a new spell!
Pakistan 210/5, Partnership of 95
Mohammad Yousuf c Khan b Agarkar 67 (85b 6x4 0x6)
Younis Khan 41* (52b 3x4) AB Agarkar 7.1-1-35-1 (4w)
40.2 Agarkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended to the off side
40.3 Agarkar to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, slapped away through cover
40.4 Agarkar to Younis Khan, no run, short of a length and on the
stumps, another slower ball, defensive shot played, off the pads
to the off side
40.5 Agarkar to Younis Khan, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven well through cover
40.6 Agarkar to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven well through cover. That is a powerful shot and
the placement is good!
End of over 41 (6 runs) Pakistan 216/5 (RR: 5.27)
AB Agarkar 8-1-41-1 (4w) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 42* (54b 3x4) Abdul Razzaq 5* (3b 1x4)
41.1 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a driving length and on
the off, defended towards cover with an angled bat
41.2 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, defended down to point
41.3 Singh to Younis Khan, one run
41.4 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, fullish and on the pads, worked
away through midwicket for a couple
41.5 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, outside the off this time and the
ball is stroked down to long off for a single
41.6 Singh to Younis Khan, two runs, short of a length and outsiode the
off, cut away over point for a couple more
End of over 42 (6 runs) Pakistan 222/5 (RR: 5.29)
RP Singh 9-1-46-0 (1w) - College End
Abdul Razzaq 8* (5b 1x4) Younis Khan 45* (58b 3x4)
42.1 Agarkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run
42.2 Agarkar to Abdul Razzaq, SIX, slightly slower, on the stumps,
Razzaq gets under the ball and creams it over midwicket. That is a
beastly hit!
42.3 Agarkar to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, short of a length and outside
the off, pulled down to long-on
42.4 Agarkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and very straight, decent
yorker from Agarkar, well dug out
42.5 Agarkar to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, low full-toss down the leg side,
smashed away past short fine-leg! Razzaq screaming away here
42.6 Agarkar to Abdul Razzaq, one run, single to keep the strike as
Razzaq plays the ball through cover
End of over 43 (13 runs) Pakistan 235/5 (RR: 5.47)
AB Agarkar 9-1-54-1 (4w) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 21* (11b 2x4 1x6) Younis Khan 45* (58b 3x4)
43.1 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, fullish and on the stumps, heaved
at, the ball goes over point and is in the air for a bit but lands
safely
43.2 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, eased through cover for a single
43.3 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, fullish and outside the opff, pushed
down to long off for a single
43.4 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length, angling away
from the bat, played at and missed
43.5 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, OUT: short one banged in, Razzaq goes for
the pull, top edge goes up in the air and Dravid takes the catch
at midwicket! Vital breakthrough that!
Pakistan 239/6, Partnership of 29
Abdul Razzaq c Dravid b Singh 24 (15b 2x4 1x6)
Younis Khan 46* (59b 3x4) RP Singh 9.5-1-50-1 (1w)
43.6 Singh to Younis Khan, no run
End of over 44 (4 runs) Pakistan 239/6 (RR: 5.43)
RP Singh 10-1-50-1 (1w) - College End
Yasir Arafat 0* (0b) Younis Khan 46* (60b 3x4)
44.1 Agarkar to Yasir Arafat, one run
44.2 Agarkar to Younis Khan, one run, fullish and on the off, eased wide
of mid-on for a single
44.3 Agarkar to Yasir Arafat, one run
44.4 Agarkar to Younis Khan, one run, fullish and outside the off,
driven through cover for a single
44.5 Agarkar to Yasir Arafat, one run, full and on the stumps, good
yorker, well dug out too, Yuvraj misfields at point and allows the
single
44.6 Agarkar to Younis Khan, one run
End of over 45 (6 runs) Pakistan 245/6 (RR: 5.44)
AB Agarkar 10-1-60-1 (4w) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 49* (63b 3x4) Yasir Arafat 3* (3b)
45.1 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, fullish and outside the off, eased
down to long off for a single that brings up the 50!
45.2 Khan to Yasir Arafat, two runs, full and outside the off, driven
through cover for a couple
45.3 Khan to Yasir Arafat, one run, full and on the off, driven inside
out through cover for a single
45.4 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, low full-toss outside the off, eased
through cover for a single
45.5 Khan to Yasir Arafat, no run, short ball banged in, that is well
directed, Arafat ducks under the ball
45.6 Khan to Yasir Arafat, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover and a quick single is pinched
End of over 46 (6 runs) Pakistan 251/6 (RR: 5.46)
Z Khan 8-0-43-0 (3w 1nb) - College End
Yasir Arafat 7* (7b) Younis Khan 51* (65b 3x4)
46.1 Sreesanth to Yasir Arafat, one run, full and on the off, Arafat
plays a big drive, the ball spears off the outside edge down to
third-man
46.2 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, one run, low full-toss once more, patted
down to long off for a single
46.3 Sreesanth to Yasir Arafat, no run, full and on the off, driven well
but not past the man at cover
46.4 Sreesanth to Yasir Arafat, (noball) one run, full and outside the
off, placed through the off side, no-ball to boot
46.4 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, two runs, short of a length and outside
the off, played down to third-man for a couple
46.5 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut away but not past Yuvraj at point
46.6 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, one run, fullish and outside the off,
driven wide enough of mid off for a single
End of over 47 (7 runs) Pakistan 258/6 (RR: 5.49)
S Sreesanth 9-1-51-3 (4w 1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 55* (69b 3x4) Yasir Arafat 9* (10b)
47.1 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, full and very straight, good yorker
that from Zaheer, well dug out back down the pitch to the bowler
47.2 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, another low full-toss as Zaheer
strives for the yorker, driven wide of the fielder at cover for a
single
47.3 Khan to Yasir Arafat, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, cleverly bowled slower ball, late cut played down to third-
man for a single
47.4 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, short one banged in, a bit of extra
pace and bounce, Younis pulls but only manages a top edge that
lands safely before point
47.5 Khan to Yasir Arafat, OUT: Got him! Excellent slower delivery that
from Zaheer as Arafat comes down the pitch and tries to heave the
ball over the leg side, Zaheer is bang on target!
Pakistan 261/7, Partnership of 22
Yasir Arafat b Khan 10 (12b 0x4 0x6)
Younis Khan 57* (72b 3x4) Z Khan 8.5-0-46-1 (3w 1nb)
47.6 Khan to Mohammad Sami, no run, quick one just outside the off,
slanting away from the right-handed Sami, played at and missed.
Good over from Zaheer!
End of over 48 (3 runs) Pakistan 261/7 (RR: 5.44)
Z Khan 9-0-46-1 (3w 1nb) - College End
Younis Khan 57* (72b 3x4) Mohammad Sami 0* (1b)
48.1 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, one run, driven down to long-off for a
single
48.2 Sreesanth to Mohammad Sami, two runs, low full toss from Sreesanth,
driven away to deep cover for a couple
48.3 Sreesanth to Mohammad Sami, OUT: full-toss outside the off, Sami
slaps that straight to Kaif at cover. He doesn't miss those!
Sreesanth gets a fourth wicket!
Pakistan 264/8, Partnership of 3
Mohammad Sami c Kaif b Sreesanth 2 (3b 0x4 0x6)
Younis Khan 58* (73b 3x4) S Sreesanth 9.3-1-54-4 (4w 1nb)
48.4 Sreesanth to Iftikhar Anjum, three runs, fullish and outside the
off, driven well through cover-point for a couple
48.5 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, no run, short of a driving length and on
the stumps, down the pitch and defended back to the bowler
48.6 Sreesanth to Younis Khan, one run, full and on the stumps,
Sreesanth looking for the yorker, worked to the on side for a
single
End of over 49 (7 runs) Pakistan 268/8 (RR: 5.47)
S Sreesanth 10-1-58-4 (4w 1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 59* (75b 3x4) Iftikhar Anjum 3* (1b)
49.1 Khan to Younis Khan, two runs, played down to cover, a fierce throw
from RP Singh concedes the overthrow
49.2 Khan to Younis Khan, SIX, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, Younis plays inside out and times the ball
beautifully over cover for six!
49.3 Khan to Younis Khan, SIX, perfectly in the slot, Younis lines it up
and smashes it back past the bowler. That is a huge hit for six
more! Shot!
49.4 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, another lofted shot inside-out, one
bounce down to long off
49.5 Khan to Iftikhar Anjum, two runs, overpitched and on the pads,
flicked through midwicket
49.6 Khan to Iftikhar Anjum, one run, short of a length and on the
stuimps, pulled awkwardly, off the edge towards cover
End of over 50 (18 runs) Pakistan 286/8 (RR: 5.72)
Z Khan 10-0-64-1 (3w 1nb) - College End
Iftikhar Anjum 6* (3b) Younis Khan 74* (79b 3x4 2x6)
That's the end of the Pakistan innings
They've ended up with 286 and this should set up a good chase
We'll be back with all the action from the Indian innings in about
35 minutes at 1410 India time/1330 Pakistan time
Till then this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off
Match State: Innings Break
The players are back on the field for the second innings of this
match
It will be Rahul Dravid to open the batting with Gautam Gambhir
Mohammad Sami will begin
0.1 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, two runs, full and on the pads, flicked
down to fine-leg
0.2 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, no run, full and down the leg side,
played at and missed
0.3 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, no run
0.4 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, one run, full and outside the off,
flashed down to third-man
0.5 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, Dravid defends. Off the inside edge onto pad
0.6 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
worked to the leg side
End of over 1 (3 runs) India 3/0 (RR: 3.00 RRR: 284/49 = 5.80)
Mohammad Sami 1-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
G Gambhir 3* (4b) R Dravid 0* (2b)
1.1 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run, short of a good length, outside
the off, Gambhir leaves it well alone to the keeper
1.2 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run, full and outside the off, left
alone to the keeper once more
1.3 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run, fuller and outside the off, again
Gambhir is watchful as he leaves the ball alone
1.4 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, FOUR, short of a good length and outside
the off, Gambhir leans into the line of the ball and drives well
through cover
1.5 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
1.6 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run, full and on th epads, clipped
down to the on side
End of over 2 (4 runs) India 7/0 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 280/48 = 5.83)
Mohammad Asif 1-0-4-0 - College End
R Dravid 0* (2b) G Gambhir 7* (10b 1x4)
2.1 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Dravid takes care of that with class, driving through cover!
Shot! That takes Dravid to 9000 ODI runs
2.2 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, no run, fuller and straighter, driven to
mid off
2.3 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, one run, short of a length and on the
pads, worked to the leg side for a single
2.4 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, no run
2.5 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
2.6 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, no run, driven to mid off
End of over 3 (5 runs) India 12/0 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 275/47 = 5.85)
Mohammad Sami 2-0-8-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 5* (5b 1x4) G Gambhir 7* (13b 1x4)
3.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, one run, single to third man
3.2 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run, full and on the off stump,
defended to the off side
3.3 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run
3.4 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run
3.5 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run, fullish and on the pads, worked
to the leg side, Gambhir wants a single, Dravid sends him back,
that was almost a mix up
3.6 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, played down towards gully
End of over 4 (1 run) India 13/0 (RR: 3.25 RRR: 274/46 = 5.96)
Mohammad Asif 2-0-5-0 - College End
R Dravid 6* (6b 1x4) G Gambhir 7* (18b 1x4)
4.1 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
back down the pitch
4.2 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, no run, fullish and outside the off, a bit
of pace, left alone to the keeper
4.3 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, FOUR, full and outside the off, a hint of
swing away, driven well through cover, Dravid drives well even
though he has to reach for it
4.4 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
4.5 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut down to point
4.6 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, no run, full and on the stumps, worked to
the on side
End of over 5 (4 runs) India 17/0 (RR: 3.40 RRR: 270/45 = 6.00)
Mohammad Sami 3-0-12-0 - Pavilion End
G Gambhir 7* (18b 1x4) R Dravid 10* (12b 2x4)
5.1 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, two runs, worked away into the large gaps
ont he leg side for a couple
5.2 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run, just short of a length and on the
stumps, defended back down the pitch
5.3 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, FOUR, down the pitch and BANG! Gambhir
takes Asif on and succeeds, hitting cleanly over mid-on! One
bounce and over the ropes
5.4 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, two runs, just short of a length and on
the stumps, Gambhir jams the ball through square-leg and hares
away for a couple
5.5 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run, fuller and outside the off, eased
to cover with an angled bat
5.6 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended carefully
End of over 6 (8 runs) India 25/0 (RR: 4.17 RRR: 262/44 = 5.95)
Mohammad Asif 3-0-13-0 - College End
R Dravid 10* (12b 2x4) G Gambhir 15* (24b 2x4)
6.1 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, punched to mid off
6.2 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, one run, full and quite straight, worked
to the leg side for a single
6.3 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, left well alone to the keeper
6.4 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, FOUR, short of a length and a bit too
much width, Gambhir likes it there, cracking cut shot through
point
6.5 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, no run, quicker one outside the off, a
touch fuller also, Gambhir feels for it and misses! Through to the
keeper!
6.6 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, no run, fullish and outside the off,
driven to point
End of over 7 (5 runs) India 30/0 (RR: 4.29 RRR: 257/43 = 5.98)
Mohammad Sami 4-0-17-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 11* (14b 2x4) G Gambhir 19* (28b 3x4)
7.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Dravid flashes hard at the ball and it goes past the lone
slip fielder to the third-man fence!
7.2 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended back down the pitch
7.3 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
defended towards cover with an angled bat
7.4 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, one run, clipped away to the on side and a
quick single is pinched
7.5 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run, just short of a good length and
on the off, defended down to the off side
7.6 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, one run, short of a length and on the
pads, clipped away through square-leg for a single
End of over 8 (6 runs) India 36/0 (RR: 4.50 RRR: 251/42 = 5.98)
Mohammad Asif 4-0-19-0 - College End
G Gambhir 20* (30b 3x4) R Dravid 16* (18b 3x4)
8.1 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, no run
8.2 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven to cover
8.3 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, FOUR, short of a length and enough width,
smashed away over the man at cover! Gambhir loves it there!
8.4 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, no run
8.5 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, one run, squeezed down to third-man for a
single
8.6 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, no run, defended
End of over 9 (5 runs) India 41/0 (RR: 4.56 RRR: 246/41 = 6.00)
Mohammad Sami 5-0-22-0 - Pavilion End
G Gambhir 25* (35b 4x4) R Dravid 16* (19b 3x4)
9.1 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, one run, just short of a length and
outside the off, played down to third-man for a single
9.2 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
to the on side
9.3 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, fullish and on the stumps, flicked
down to square-leg
9.4 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, good-length ball on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch, Mohammad Asif fields
9.5 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, Dravid goes back and across and punches to cover
9.6 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, slightly fuller and outside the
off, Dravid plays away from his body and inside edges, the ball
bounces away safely but could so easily have gone back onto the
stumps
End of over 10 (1 run) India 42/0 (RR: 4.20 RRR: 245/40 = 6.12)
Mohammad Asif 5-0-20-0 - University End
G Gambhir 26* (36b 4x4) R Dravid 16* (24b 3x4)
10.1 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, no run, full and on the off stump,
defended back down the pitch to the bowler
10.2 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads,
Gambhir flicks effortlessly. That is uppish but there's barely a
fielder on the leg side and it is safe!
10.3 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, chopped down to cover
10.4 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, wide: no run, full and far outside the
off, flashed at and missed, wide called
10.4 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, FOUR, short and again width, Gambhir
loves it there and plays a powerful square-cut past the man at
point! That is a good shot!
10.5 Mohammad Sami to Gambhir, one run, full and very straight, defended
to the on side for a quick single just past midwicket
10.6 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, FOUR, a touch too straight, quite full,
Dravid whips it through midwicket with ease
End of over 11 (14 runs) India 56/0 (RR: 5.09 RRR: 231/39 = 5.92)
Mohammad Sami 6-0-36-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
G Gambhir 35* (41b 6x4) R Dravid 20* (25b 4x4)
11.1 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run, short of a good length and on the
off stump, defended carefully to the off side
11.2 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, driven to point
11.3 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, one run, slower ball on the stumps,
Gambhir picks it well and flicks the ball to the on side for a
sharp single
11.4 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven inside out to cover
11.5 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off, Dravid drops the ball to the off side with soft
hands and sets off for a quick single
11.6 Mohammad Asif to Gambhir, no run, full and on the stumps, eased
back down the pitch with a straight bat
End of over 12 (2 runs) India 58/0 (RR: 4.83 RRR: 229/38 = 6.03)
Mohammad Asif 6-0-22-0 - University End
R Dravid 21* (27b 4x4) G Gambhir 36* (45b 6x4)
Rao Iftikhar (Anjum) is the new bowler
12.1 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, one run, fullish and on the stumps,
worked to the on side, Dravid goes across for the single
12.2 Iftikhar Anjum to Gambhir, no run, full and outside the off, driven
inside out to cover
12.3 Iftikhar Anjum to Gambhir, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off, played down to point where a fumble lets the
batsmen pick up yet another single
12.4 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, no run, full and on the off stump, Dravid
comes well forward and defends carefully
12.5 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, Dravid plays the cut and can't quite get hold of it
12.6 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, one run
End of over 13 (3 runs) India 61/0 (RR: 4.69 RRR: 226/37 = 6.11)
Iftikhar Anjum 1-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 23* (31b 4x4) G Gambhir 37* (47b 6x4)
Arafat into the attack
13.1 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, no run, shrot of a good length and on the
stumps, defended back to the bowler
13.2 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, punched off the back foot to cover
13.3 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, two runs, short of a length and outside the
off, played away towards cover, a wayward throw concedes the
overthrow
13.4 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, no run, short of a length and on the off,
pulled down to the on side
13.5 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, driven
down to cover
13.6 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, FOUR, a touch too straight and back of a
good length, Dravid stands tall, engages the wrists and tucks the
ball away off his hips to the fence at deep backward square-leg
End of over 14 (6 runs) India 67/0 (RR: 4.79 RRR: 220/36 = 6.11)
Yasir Arafat 1-0-6-0 - University End
G Gambhir 37* (47b 6x4) R Dravid 29* (37b 5x4)
14.1 Iftikhar Anjum to Gambhir, one run, slightly short, Gambhir goes
for the pull, the ball goes straight up in the air towards square
leg, Sami is getting under the ball but loses it in the sun and
pulls out from what should have been a regulation catch!
14.2 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, no run, defended to the off side
14.3 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, no run, full and straight, worked to mid-
on
14.4 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, one run
14.5 Iftikhar Anjum to Gambhir, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, played down towards cover with an angled bat
14.6 Iftikhar Anjum to Gambhir, OUT: good length delivery outside the
off, perfectly pitched and slanting away from the left-handed
Gambhir who can't resist having a dash. The ball goes off the
outside edge straight to the keeper! Pakistan strike!
India 69/1, Partnership of 69
G Gambhir c Kamran Akmal b Iftikhar Anjum 38 (50b 6x4 0x6)
End of over 15 (2 runs) India 69/1 (RR: 4.60 RRR: 218/35 = 6.23)
Iftikhar Anjum 2-0-5-1 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 30* (40b 5x4)
15.1 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, chopped down to po9int
15.2 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, no run, good-length ball on the stumps,
worked wide of the bowler towards mid-on
15.3 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, driven to the fielder at mid off
15.4 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, one run, full and on the stumps, driven
inside out wide enough of cover for a single
15.5 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a length and outside
the off, driven to point
15.6 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, no run, full and far outside the off
stump, driven to point
End of over 16 (1 run) India 70/1 (RR: 4.38 RRR: 217/34 = 6.38)
Yasir Arafat 2-0-7-0 - University End
R Dravid 31* (44b 5x4) Yuvraj Singh 0* (2b)
16.1 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, no run, fullish and on the stumps, Dravid
stands up on tip-toe and defends to the leg side
16.2 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, no run, just short of a driving length
and on the off, defended carefully
16.3 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, no run
16.4 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, driven back
down the pitch firmly where Iftikhar fields
16.5 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, one run, played down to third-man for a
single
16.6 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, one run, fullish and outside the
off, driven uppishly but wide enough of the fielder at gully to
fetch a single to third-man
End of over 17 (2 runs) India 72/1 (RR: 4.24 RRR: 215/33 = 6.52)
Iftikhar Anjum 3-0-7-1 - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 1* (3b) R Dravid 32* (49b 5x4)
17.1 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a good length and
on the pads, flicked away to deep backward square-leg for a single
17.2 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven on the rise but not convincingly towards cover
17.3 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and a bit of
width outside the off, Dravid flays that off the back foot but
cannot beat the man at cover
17.4 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, one run, just short of a good length and on
the pads, tucked away wide of square-leg
17.5 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, no run
17.6 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off, Yuvraj opens the face of the bat and runs the
ball down to third-man for a single
End of over 18 (3 runs) India 75/1 (RR: 4.17 RRR: 212/32 = 6.62)
Yasir Arafat 3-0-10-0 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 3* (6b) R Dravid 33* (52b 5x4)
18.1 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a length and
outside the off, defended to cover with an angled bat
18.2 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, no run
18.3 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, one run, check drive back past the
bowler, it's straight enough and the batsmen can get a single
18.4 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, no run, full and very straight, defended
back down the pitch to the bowler
18.5 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, no run, fullish and on the off, Dravid
advances down the track and looks for the big off-drive but can't
quite get the ball away past mid off
18.6 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, no run, full and on the stumps, driven to
the leg side, mid-on fields
End of over 19 (1 run) India 76/1 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 211/31 = 6.81)
Iftikhar Anjum 4-0-8-1 - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 4* (9b) R Dravid 33* (55b 5x4)
19.1 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, one run, slower one, it's the
offcutter, Yuvraj gets it away through cover-point for a single
19.2 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, defended back down the pitch
19.3 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, legbye: five runs, dropped down towards
point for a single, the fielder at point charges in and has a shy
at the stumps at the bowler's end and concedes four overthrows
19.4 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, no run
19.5 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, no run, defended back down the pitch
19.6 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, full and outside the off,
Yuvraj breaks the shackles with a flowing off drive that leaves
the fielders rooted to their spots as the ball races to the fence!
End of over 20 (10 runs) India 86/1 (RR: 4.30 RRR: 201/30 = 6.70)
Yasir Arafat 4-0-15-0 - University End
R Dravid 33* (57b 5x4) Yuvraj Singh 9* (13b 1x4)
20.1 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, one run, fullish and on the stumps,
worked towards mid-on for a quick single
20.2 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short of a length and on the
off, Yuvraj can't get to the pitch of the ball but waits superbly
on the ball and checks his drive, hitting the ball on the rise but
keeping it all along the ground. That is a cracking shot!
20.3 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, one run
20.4 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, no run
20.5 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, one run, fullish and on the stumps,
Dravid comes down the pitch and whips the ball through the on side
for a single
20.6 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just short of a driving
length and outside the off, Yuvraj really feels for that one and
is lucky not to edge it as the ball moves a shade away off the
pitch and beats the bat
End of over 21 (7 runs) India 93/1 (RR: 4.43 RRR: 194/29 = 6.69)
Iftikhar Anjum 5-0-15-1 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 35* (60b 5x4) Yuvraj Singh 14* (16b 2x4)
21.1 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended to cover off the front foot
21.2 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven to cover for a single
21.3 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, no run
21.4 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, driven to cover
21.5 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, no run
21.6 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, one run, on the pads and full, picked
off through midwicket for the single
End of over 22 (2 runs) India 95/1 (RR: 4.32 RRR: 192/28 = 6.86)
Yasir Arafat 5-0-17-0 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 15* (20b 2x4) R Dravid 36* (62b 5x4)
22.1 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a length and
outside the off, driven hard to mid off
22.2 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, full and outside the off,
driven down to third-man, the first one is taken quickly and a
second is possible as the fielder fumbles
22.3 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, one run
22.4 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, one run, whipped away through the on side
for a single
22.5 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off, driven through point with an angled bat
22.6 Iftikhar Anjum to Dravid, no run, full and ont he off, driven to
mid-on
End of over 23 (5 runs) India 100/1 (RR: 4.35 RRR: 187/27 = 6.93)
Iftikhar Anjum 6-0-20-1 - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 19* (24b 2x4) R Dravid 37* (64b 5x4)
23.1 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off, Yuvraj plays late opening the face of the blade
and angling the ball wide of point
23.2 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, one run, eased down to the fielder on the
ropes at the off side for a single
23.3 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a good length and
on the off, defended down towards cover for a sharp single
23.4 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, FOUR, fullish, just a bit of width outside
the off, Dravid ngets the full face of the bat behind that and
punches well past the bowler to the boundary at long off. that is
a quality stroke!
23.5 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, no run, fuller and on the pads, worked down
to the leg side
23.6 Yasir Arafat to Dravid, one run, full and slipping down leg, heaved
over the on side for a single down to deep backward square-leg
End of over 24 (8 runs) India 108/1 (RR: 4.50 RRR: 179/26 = 6.88)
Yasir Arafat 6-0-25-0 - University End
R Dravid 43* (68b 6x4) Yuvraj Singh 21* (26b 2x4)
Shoaib Malik comes into the attack
24.1 Shoaib Malik to Dravid, no run, fullish and down the leg, Dravid
sweeps and misses, the ball slips down leg to the keeper
24.2 Shoaib Malik to Dravid, one run, this time Dravid gets bat on it
and the ball goes down towards fine-leg for a single
24.3 Shoaib Malik to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short of a length and outside
the off, a laidback Yuvraj rocks back and cuts well past the man
at short third-man to pick out the boundary!
24.4 Shoaib Malik to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller and on the stumps,
defended to the leg side
24.5 Shoaib Malik to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and on the leg stump,
flick played and missed, off the pads to the leg side
24.6 Shoaib Malik to Yuvraj Singh, one run
End of over 25 (6 runs) India 114/1 (RR: 4.56 RRR: 173/25 = 6.92)
Shoaib Malik 1-0-6-0 - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 26* (30b 3x4) R Dravid 44* (70b 6x4)
25.1 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short and a bit of width, that
sits up and Yuvraj takes full toll, pulling powerfully through
midwicket
25.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller and outside the off,
played at and missed
25.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a driving length and
outside the off, pushed to cover
25.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run, fuller and outside the off,
glided down to third-man
25.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run
25.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, short of a driving length and
outside the off, left well alone to the keeper
End of over 26 (5 runs) India 119/1 (RR: 4.58 RRR: 168/24 = 7.00)
Abdul Razzaq 1-0-5-0 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 31* (34b 4x4) R Dravid 44* (72b 6x4)
26.1 Shoaib Malik to Yuvraj Singh, no run, flatter, fuller, on the
stumps, Yuvraj tries to work the ball to the on side but misses
and takes the ball on the pad
26.2 Shoaib Malik to Yuvraj Singh, wide: no run, down the leg, Yuvraj
looks for the fine sweep and misses
26.2 Shoaib Malik to Yuvraj Singh, no run, flat and on the pads again,
flick played and missed, off the pads to the on side
26.3 Shoaib Malik to Yuvraj Singh, no run
26.4 Shoaib Malik to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, again a bit of width outside
the off and Yuvraj plays it very late bisecting the fielders at
point and short third-man, good placement!
26.5 Shoaib Malik to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller and straight, flicked
away awkwardly to the leg side
26.6 Shoaib Malik to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, this one is sent away through
the on side, quality shot that!
End of over 27 (9 runs) India 128/1 (RR: 4.74 RRR: 159/23 = 6.91)
Shoaib Malik 2-0-15-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 44* (72b 6x4) Yuvraj Singh 39* (40b 6x4)
27.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, one run
27.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, flat and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch
27.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run, fullish and outside the off,
played down towards point for a quick single
27.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended to mid off
27.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, good length ball, nicely driven to
cover, but cant get the ball past Inzamam who is fieldiong at
short cover
27.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, one run, another good looking drive, just a
touch fuller in length this time, getes it past Inzamam, slight
fumble by Yousuf at deep cover, but recovers quickly
End of over 28 (3 runs) India 131/1 (RR: 4.68 RRR: 156/22 = 7.09)
Abdul Razzaq 2-0-8-0 - University End
R Dravid 46* (76b 6x4) Yuvraj Singh 40* (42b 6x4)
28.1 Shoaib Malik to Dravid, one run, good length delivery on the pads,
nicely driven down to long-on for one
28.2 Shoaib Malik to Yuvraj Singh, no run, shortish delivery from Shoaib
Malik, Yuvraj goes back and drives hard to the cover region, cant
find the gap though
28.3 Shoaib Malik to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, tossed up delivery outside the
leg stump, Yuvraj Singh waits for it and sweeps it to the fineleg
fence, the man at fineleg was inside the ring then
28.4 Shoaib Malik to Yuvraj Singh, one run, worked away off the pads to
square-leg for a single
28.5 Shoaib Malik to Dravid, one run, full and on the pads, nicely
driven away to long-on for a single
28.6 Shoaib Malik to Yuvraj Singh, no run, good length delivery on the
stumps and turniong across Yuvraj, Yuvraj goes back and punches it
straight back to the bowler
End of over 29 (7 runs) India 138/1 (RR: 4.76 RRR: 149/21 = 7.10)
Shoaib Malik 3-0-22-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 48* (78b 6x4) Yuvraj Singh 45* (46b 7x4)
29.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, one run, good length ball outside the off-
stump, driven away wide of the man at cover for a single
29.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, good length delivery on the
stumps, Yuvraj tries the pull shot, the ball takes the inside edge
of the bat and crashes into his pads
29.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run
29.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run, cut away backward of point
for a single
29.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, one run, full delivery outside off, driven
firmly down the ground and pinches a quick single, that will take
Dravid to his 68th fifty
29.6 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run
End of over 30 (3 runs) India 141/1 (RR: 4.70 RRR: 146/20 = 7.30)
Abdul Razzaq 3-0-11-0 - University End
R Dravid 50* (80b 6x4) Yuvraj Singh 46* (50b 7x4)
Change in bowling here, and Inzamam has brought back Mohammad Sami
in place of Shoaib Malik
30.1 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, no run
30.2 Mohammad Sami to Dravid, OUT: slower ball, perfectly bowled, on the
stumps, Dravid cannot check his drive and is not in control of an
attempted on drive, the ball loops up for Shoaib Malik to catch at
mid-on! Big wicket for Pakistan!
India 141/2, Partnership of 72
R Dravid c Shoaib Malik b Mohammad Sami 50 (82b 6x4 0x6)
Yuvraj Singh 46* (50b 7x4) Mohammad Sami 6.2-0-36-1 (1w)
and here comes the man of the hour, the current flavour of the
month in India, Mahendra Singh Dhoni
30.3 Mohammad Sami to Dhoni, no run, on the stumps and Dhoni is watchful
in playing back down the pitch to the bowler
30.4 Mohammad Sami to Dhoni, one run, sharp delivery just outside the
off, coming in a touch with the arm, driven wide of mid off for a
quick single
30.5 Mohammad Sami to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
on the off, driven to the leg side
30.6 Mohammad Sami to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, on the pads, flicked away and
that is a half-century for Yuvraj singh! His run of good form
continues
End of over 31 (5 runs) India 146/2 (RR: 4.71 RRR: 141/19 = 7.42)
Mohammad Sami 7-0-41-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 1* (2b) Yuvraj Singh 50* (52b 8x4)
31.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, played down towards cover for a quick single
31.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, just short of a good length and
outside the off, Yuvraj draws himself to full height and plays a
cracking off drive, presenting the full face of the bat and
hitting cleanly through the line. That is a treat to watch!
31.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run, played down towards cover
and a quick single scampered
31.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, punched hard but straight to mid off
31.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, full and straight, driven towards
mid-on
31.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, single sauntered as the ball runs
down towards long off, Dhoni keeps the strike
End of over 32 (7 runs) India 153/2 (RR: 4.78 RRR: 134/18 = 7.44)
Abdul Razzaq 4-0-18-0 - University End
MS Dhoni 3* (6b) Yuvraj Singh 55* (54b 9x4)
32.1 Mohammad Sami to Dhoni, FOUR, short and slipping down leg, Dhoni
swivels across and pulls, the ball does not make clean contact
with the bat but has hit enough of glove or handle to run away
fine to the fine-leg boundary
32.2 Mohammad Sami to Dhoni, one run, short and on the pads once more,
worked down to the fielder on the ropes at fine-leg
32.3 Mohammad Sami to Yuvraj Singh, wide: no run, short of a length and
outside the off, cut played and missed, wide called
32.3 Mohammad Sami to Yuvraj Singh, one run, driven down to third-man
with an angled bat, single taken
32.4 Mohammad Sami to Dhoni, legbye: one run, fullish and on the stumps,
played and missed, off the pads to the on side
32.5 Mohammad Sami to Yuvraj Singh, wide: no run, again short and wide,
slanting away from the bat as a cut is played and missed, it's a
late call but Bucknor decides it's a wide
32.5 Mohammad Sami to Yuvraj Singh, one run, fullish and on the off,
Yuvraj pushes to mid off and hares off for a quick siingle
32.6 Mohammad Sami to Dhoni, one run, on th epads, short of a good
length, Dhoni whips the ball away down to fine-leg for a single
End of over 33 (11 runs) India 164/2 (RR: 4.97 RRR: 123/17 = 7.24)
Mohammad Sami 8-0-51-1 (3w) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 9* (10b 1x4) Yuvraj Singh 57* (56b 9x4)
Match State: Drinks
Short break for drinks
33.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, eased wide of point for a single
33.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a length and
outside the off, Yuvraj goes back and punches down to long off
33.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run
33.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, defended wide of mid off
33.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run
33.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, full and quite straight, driven
back past the bowler for a single to long off
End of over 34 (3 runs) India 167/2 (RR: 4.91 RRR: 120/16 = 7.50)
Abdul Razzaq 5-0-21-0 - University End
MS Dhoni 11* (15b 1x4) Yuvraj Singh 58* (57b 9x4)
34.1 Iftikhar Anjum to Dhoni, one run, fullish and on the off, played
down to long off for a single
34.2 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, one run, fullish and on the off,
,driven well down to long off for a single
34.3 Iftikhar Anjum to Dhoni, FOUR, short of a good length and outside
the off, Dhoni finds the gap and flays the ball on the up through
cover!
34.4 Iftikhar Anjum to Dhoni, no run, fuller and on the leg stump,
defended down to long-on
34.5 Iftikhar Anjum to Dhoni, one run, another quick single stolen as
Dhoni punches to mid-on and runs
34.6 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
on the off, driven down to cover
End of over 35 (7 runs) India 174/2 (RR: 4.97 RRR: 113/15 = 7.53)
Iftikhar Anjum 7-0-27-1 - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 17* (19b 2x4) Yuvraj Singh 59* (59b 9x4)
35.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, play and a miss
35.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, again an aggressive run taken as
Dhoni just hits to mid-on and storms down to the other end
35.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run, Yuvraj eases the ball down
to long off for a single
35.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, FOUR, a touch too full and very straight,
Dhoni hammers this one over Razzaq's head, once bounce and over
the ropes! That is a powerful hit!
35.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, driven firmly through cover for a
single
35.6 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a length and
outside the off, another single as Yuvraj bunts through cover
End of over 36 (8 runs) India 182/2 (RR: 5.06 RRR: 105/14 = 7.50)
Abdul Razzaq 6-0-29-0 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 61* (61b 9x4) MS Dhoni 23* (23b 3x4)
36.1 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, one run, again Yuvraj stands tall
and drives down to long off for a single that gives Dhoni the
strike
36.2 Iftikhar Anjum to Dhoni, no run, full and outside the off, driven
inside out to cover
36.3 Iftikhar Anjum to Dhoni, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, eased through cover for a single
36.4 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, no run
36.5 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, one run, fullish and on the
stunmps, driven down to long-on, these two picking off singles at
will here
36.6 Iftikhar Anjum to Dhoni, no run, short of a length and on the off,
pushed to mid off
End of over 37 (3 runs) India 185/2 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 102/13 = 7.85)
Iftikhar Anjum 8-0-30-1 - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 63* (64b 9x4) MS Dhoni 24* (26b 3x4)
Plenty of discussion as there's a break in play for a change of
ball
Mohammad Asif back into the attack
37.1 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, wide: no run, full and down the leg
side, flick played and missed, wide called
37.1 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, full and on the off, driven
well but Younis Khan gets down quickly at cover and fields
37.2 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a length and on
the pads, Yuvraj works the ball through the leg side for a single
37.3 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length and on the
off coming in with the arm and off the pitch, Dhoni defends to
mid-on
37.4 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, Dhoni punches to long off for a single
37.5 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, legbye: two runs, short of a length
and on the pads, flick played and missed, the ball runs away
towards fine-leg off thigh-pad
37.6 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a length and on the
off, played down to cover
End of over 38 (5 runs) India 190/2 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 97/12 = 8.08)
Mohammad Asif 7-0-25-0 (1w) - University End
MS Dhoni 25* (28b 3x4) Yuvraj Singh 64* (68b 9x4)
38.1 Iftikhar Anjum to Dhoni, two runs, short of a length and on the
off, punched through cover, a misfield lets the batsmen get two
38.2 Iftikhar Anjum to Dhoni, no run, short of a good lengt and outside
the off, Dhoni goes back and tries to thrash the ball through
point, the ball beats the bat and goes to thew keeper
38.3 Iftikhar Anjum to Dhoni, one run, short of a length once more and
outside the off, driven off the backfoot through cover
38.4 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, fullish and outside the
off, Yuvraj plays a powerful drive through cover, diving attampt
but Shoaib Malik can't hold onto what would have been a
spectacular catch
38.5 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, no run
38.6 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a length and ont
he off, played down to long-on for a single
End of over 39 (6 runs) India 196/2 (RR: 5.03 RRR: 91/11 = 8.27)
Iftikhar Anjum 9-0-36-1 - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 67* (71b 9x4) MS Dhoni 28* (31b 3x4)
The ones and twos are coming easily for this pair but the required
rate is more than 8 and soon they will have to play a few strokes
to up the tempo
39.1 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short of a length and on the
off, Yuvraj frees his arms and plays a powerful shot past mid-on,
who is up in the circle, and gets the over off to a start with a
boundary
39.2 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a length and on
the pads, worked to the on side
39.3 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, superb reverse-swinging yorker,
Dhoni does well just to dig the ball out
39.4 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, one run, another attempted yorker, ends up
as a low full-toss, driven to long off and there's definitely some
reverse swing here
39.5 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, short of a good length,
Yuvraj plays the ball doesn towards long-on with soft enough hands
to pick up a couple
39.6 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a good length and
on the off, driven down to long-on with a straight bat
End of over 40 (9 runs) India 205/2 (RR: 5.12 RRR: 82/10 = 8.20)
Mohammad Asif 8-0-34-0 (1w) - University End
Yuvraj Singh 75* (75b 10x4) MS Dhoni 29* (33b 3x4)
40.1 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just short of a good length
and on the off, driven inside out to cover
40.2 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, short of a good length
and on the stumps, driven into the deep and once again there's
enough time to come back for the second
40.3 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a lenbgth and on
the stumps, Yuvraj poulls through the midwicket region to become
the highest run-scorer in this ODI series
40.4 Iftikhar Anjum to Dhoni, no run, good length ball outside the off,
another swing and a miss for Dhoni
You get the feeling something's got to give soon. Either a wicket
or a Dhoni explosion.
40.5 Iftikhar Anjum to Dhoni, one run, again hit and run, Dhoni just
pushes to cover and takes off, Inzamam fields and has a shy at the
stumps at the bowler's end and misses!
40.6 Iftikhar Anjum to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short of a length and on the
off, driven powerfully down to long off, Yuvraj runs hard and puts
pressure on Shoaib Malik who fluffs the fielding attempt and
concedes the four!
End of over 41 (8 runs) India 213/2 (RR: 5.20 RRR: 74/9 = 8.22)
Iftikhar Anjum 10-0-44-1 - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 30* (35b 3x4) Yuvraj Singh 82* (79b 11x4)
Yuvraj Singh has pulled up clutching his thigh. Either it's a
hamstring problem or cramp.
John Gloster, the physio, comes out to treat Yuvraj and there's a
break in play
This could have a crucial bearing on India's chances in this match.
Yuvraj is the man in form and India will dearly want him to go on
till the end.
It appears as though Yuvraj is really struggling to get back in
action. Perhaps a runner is the answer?
As we speak Gautam Gambhir is walking down the pavilion steps to
run for Yuvraj
Paly will now get under way again. Gambhir is the runner for
Yuvraj.
Abdul Razzaq comes abck in the attack
41.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, Dhoni forces the ball through cover for a single
41.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a length anmd
outside the off, Yuvraj plays and misses
41.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller and quite straight,
played at and missed, hit on the pad
41.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short of a length and on the
off, Yuvraj pulls this one superbly through midwicket for a
boundary
41.5 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run
41.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, two runs, short of a length and a bit of
width, Dhoni cuts through cover-point for a couple
End of over 42 (8 runs) India 221/2 (RR: 5.26 RRR: 66/8 = 8.25)
Abdul Razzaq 7-0-37-0 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 87* (83b 12x4) MS Dhoni 33* (37b 3x4)
42.1 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, wide: no run, Arafat begins with a
wide outside the off
42.1 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and on the pads,
driven back to the bowler
42.2 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, full and straight, Yuvraj
drives hard towards the bowler who gets down with a boot and half
stops the ball
42.3 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, wide: no run, short of a length and a
bit of width outside the off, Yuvraj tries to pull and misses,
that's far enough outside off to be called a wide
42.3 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short of a length and on the
pads, fine-leg is up in the circle, Yuvraj goes across a touch and
flicks the ball away very fine, that is a delicate shot well
played
42.4 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a length and
outside the off, Yuvraj slashes the ball down to the fielder at
third-man for a single
42.5 Yasir Arafat to Dhoni, two runs, full and on the pads, Dhoni whips
the ball through the on side for a single, the throw is fired in
and Akmal canjnot collect and the overthrow is conceded
42.6 Yasir Arafat to Dhoni, one run, just a bit of width and outside the
off, driven down to long off for a single
End of over 43 (12 runs) India 233/2 (RR: 5.42 RRR: 54/7 = 7.71)
Yasir Arafat 7-0-37-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 36* (39b 3x4) Yuvraj Singh 94* (87b 13x4)
43.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
Dhoni plays a slashing drive, the ball flies down towards third-
man, Sami is not sure whether to go for the catch or stand back
and field and he does neither, giving away the boundary, sloppy
stuff this
43.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, eased down to long-on for a single
43.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, again a mistake in line from
the bowler, drifting down leg and Yuvraj has no trouble in
flicking very fine, another boundary! India getting a few runs
here and the 100 partnership comes up!
43.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a length and on the
pads, worked to the on side for a single
43.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, short and a bit of width, Dhoni
cuts but this time keeps the ball down
43.6 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a length and a bit
of width outside off, eased through cover for a single that gives
Yuvraj 100! This has been a superb knock from Yuvraj! Still work
to do, though ...
End of over 44 (12 runs) India 245/2 (RR: 5.57 RRR: 42/6 = 7.00)
Abdul Razzaq 8-0-49-0 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 100* (90b 14x4) MS Dhoni 42* (42b 4x4)
44.1 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, one run, full and straight, dug out
to the on side for a single
44.2 Yasir Arafat to Dhoni, no run, fullish, outside the off, shaping
away a touch, Dhoni goes for a big heave but misses, it's been a
while since he's made contact with a big hit
44.3 Yasir Arafat to Dhoni, SIX, There you go! Dhoni gets hold of this
one and clubs it over the ropes at midwicket! That is a mighty
heave!
44.4 Yasir Arafat to Dhoni, one run, another powerful stroke down to
midwicket, this time just a single
44.5 Yasir Arafat to Yuvraj Singh, five runs, played down to pcover,
quick single undertaken, again the throw from the fielder is
really badly backed up and runs away for four overthrows. Sloppy,
sloppy stuff this
44.6 Yasir Arafat to Dhoni, one run, overpitched and on the pads, driven
hard through squyare-leg to bring up the 50 for Dhoni!
End of over 45 (14 runs) India 259/2 (RR: 5.76 RRR: 28/5 = 5.60)
Yasir Arafat 8-0-51-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 50* (46b 4x4 1x6) Yuvraj Singh 106* (92b 14x4)
All of a sudden India has had a couple of good overs and the
required run rate has dropped to below 6. India only need to score
at 5.6 from here to win this
Asif back into the attack
45.1 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Dhoni carves that through point with some power, cracking
shot that
45.2 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, SIX, too full, on the off, that ios right
in the slot, Dhoni takes a good look at it and blasts the ball
into the stands at long off! This is some serious power hitting
from Dhoni here!
45.3 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, fuller and straighter, driven to
mid-on
45.4 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, full and on the off, a bit of swing
in, Dhoni digs it out well
45.5 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, fullish and on the off, reverse-
swing in to Dhoni who whips the ball to the on side
45.6 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, FOUR, That is an amazing shot! Asif
striving for the yorker, Dhoni senses it's coming, gets his feet
out of the way and clatters the ball through midwicket. That is a
powerful shot!
End of over 46 (14 runs) India 273/2 (RR: 5.93 RRR: 14/4 = 3.50)
Mohammad Asif 9-0-48-0 (1w) - University End
Yuvraj Singh 106* (92b 14x4) MS Dhoni 64* (52b 6x4 2x6)
46.1 Mohammad Sami to Yuvraj Singh, one run, full and on th epads,
flicked down to fine-leg for a single
46.2 Mohammad Sami to Dhoni, no run
46.3 Mohammad Sami to Dhoni, SIX, again in the slot outside the off and
Dhoni will not hold back. His bat describes a ferocious arc and
sends the ball sailing high, wide and handsome into the stands at
extra-cover!
46.4 Mohammad Sami to Dhoni, SIX, And another! This time Dhoni takes the
aerial route over long-on! That is some hit off the back foot.
Dhoni doing it in style!
46.5 Mohammad Sami to Dhoni, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
Dhoni dabs the ball down to fine-leg and India have won!
Superb performance this from India, winning by eight wickets to
take the series 4-1
Yuvraj Singh unbeaten with 107 and Mahendra Dhoni unbeaten on 77
took India to a superb win
Dhoni has been explosive, hitting 77 off just 56 balls with 6 fours
and 4 sixes, but don't miss the effort of Yuvraj who anchored the
innings with a brisk knock
The presentation ceremony will begin shortly but there are few
surprises in store when it comes to the Man of the Match or Man of
the Series ... stay tuned though