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2nd Test: Pakistan v India at Faisalabad, 21-25 Jan 2006
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 9.45am local time (4.45am GMT)
Hello and welcome to coverage of the second India-Pakistan Test
match at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad
After the first Test at Lahore petered out into a high-scoring draw
all eyes have turned to the second Test
A combination of a lifeless pitch and bad light put paid to any
chances of a positive result
The pitch has been the subject of much debate and this one has been
talked about plenty
The pitch here looks pretty much the same as the one in Lahore.
There are a few tufts of grass, but it's all dead grass that has
been rolled in
The pitch is dry and hard so should be good for batting
Again there's not much for the fast bowlers, but the dry grass on
the pitch means it could be abrasive, and this could bring in some
lateral movement and conditions that favour reverse swing
There's every chance that the spinners will get assistance as the
sun beats down on the surface
India have gone in with five bowlers. Sourav Ganguly and Ajit
Agarkar miss out, while Zaheer Khan and RP Singh come in
When it comes to the teams, Pakistan were forced to make one change
with Mohammad Sami taking ill. He has been replaced by Mohammad
Asif
Rana Naved-ul-Hasan also misses out, with Abdul Razzaq coming into
the team
News from the toss is in, Pakistan have won the toss and chosen to
bat
They will be looking to put up a big total - at least 500 - on the
board and then let the bowlers go to work
The conditions are all good and play can begin on time
There's about 20 minutes to go for the start. That's at 0945
Pakistan time, 1015 India time
Apparently Ajit Agarkar has a bit of a hamstring strain and that
has contributed to him missing out
This is a debut for RP Singh
Just a few minutes to go for the start now
Our statistician is telling us this is the first time three left-
arm quick bowlers are playing for the same team
Pakistan's openers Salman Butt and Shoaib Malik have walked out
onto the playting arena
India's players are taking their spots in the field
It will be Irfan Pathan to take the new ball
And Shoaib Malik will take first strike
Swaporder 0 0 1
And play gets under way!
0.1 Pathan to Shoaib Malik, one run, fullish and on the off, the ball
swings in late, Malik gets partially behind the line to defend and
the ball runs off the edge down to fine-leg for the first tun of
the match
0.2 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, Salman Butt defends carefully to
start
0.3 Pathan to Salman Butt, FOUR, short of a good length and outside the
off, a bit of late swing again, Butt waits on the ball and steers
it ot he third-man fence, good timing but not an entirely
convincing stroke
0.4 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, again slightly short of a full
length, a hint of shape away from the left-handed Butt. The length
is too short and Butt is not bnrought onto the front foot. He
stays back and punches to cover
0.5 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, and again a repeat of the last ball,
with the ball stopping a touch and coming through slow Butt is
easily able to punch to cover
0.6 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, much better ball, closer to the
stumps and this one goes through straight, Butt feels for it and
misses, ball goes past the outside edge
End of over 1 (5 runs) Pakistan 5/0
IK Pathan 1-0-5-0 - Pavilion End
Shoaib Malik 1* (1b) Salman Butt 4* (5b 1x4)
RP Singh gets to take the new ball on debut
1.1 Singh to Shoaib Malik, FOUR, short of a good length and outside the
off, Malik drives on the up, it's in the air, straight to Kumble
at gully, he sees it too late! The ball goes through but that
could well have been a spectacular debut for RP Singh!
1.2 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone this time
1.3 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, better length fuller and on the
stumps, Malik waits on the ball and defends
1.4 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, punched down to gully on the bounce
1.5 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, down the leg side, a hint of swing,
Malik shapes to flick and misses, off the thigh pad to the keeper
1.6 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, too full and far down the leg side,
left well alone to the keeper
End of over 2 (4 runs) Pakistan 9/0
RP Singh 1-0-4-0 - Golf Course End
Salman Butt 4* (5b 1x4) Shoaib Malik 5* (7b 1x4)
Mized bag of a first over in Test cricket for RP Singh, almost a
wicket, a hint of swing, a bit of bounce, two deliveries down the
leg side and pace in the early 80 mph
2.1 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, played back down the pitch covering the line of the ball and
the late swing that Pathan is getting
2.2 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, full this time and on the off, Butt
opens the face of the bat and runs the ball down to gully
2.3 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, fullish and on the off, a hint of
swing, driven towards the off side
2.4 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, full this time, that's the right
length but it's too straight and Butt clips the ball to midwicket
with a turn of the wrists
2.5 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, that's a much better line and
length, full and just outside the off stump, Butt is equal to the
task, driving to mid-off with te full face of the bat
2.6 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, once again full and a hint of swing
from a middle and off line, driven back down the pitch
End of over 3 (maiden) Pakistan 9/0
IK Pathan 2-1-5-0 - Pavilion End
Shoaib Malik 5* (7b 1x4) Salman Butt 4* (11b 1x4)
3.1 Singh to Shoaib Malik, wide: no run, And RP Singh has the first
wide of his career, that one pitches too wide outside the off and
just keeps going
3.1 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, now he overcompensates and sends the
ball down the leg side, left easily alone
3.2 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, played back downt he pitch
3.3 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, fuller and on the off, a hint of
swing, driven back down the pitch
3.4 Singh to Shoaib Malik, FOUR, leg-stump full-toss, and you don't get
away with that at any form of the game, Malik flicks without any
difficulty to the square-leg boundary
3.5 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, slanting away, left alone
3.6 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, good length ball on the stumps,
Malik is squared-up and edges towards point
End of over 4 (5 runs) Pakistan 14/0
RP Singh 2-0-9-0 (1w) - Golf Course End
Salman Butt 4* (11b 1x4) Shoaib Malik 9* (13b 2x4)
4.1 Pathan to Salman Butt, FOUR, cracked through point! a bit of swing
away from the left-handed Butt, too wide though and Butt can play
on the rise through point
4.2 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, full and on the off, driven to cover
4.3 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, fuller this time and teasing late
swing, Butt feels for that outside the off and misses, the ball
slides past bat to the keeper
4.4 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, back of a length and quite straight,
punched back down the pitch to the bowler
4.5 Pathan to Salman Butt, one run, punched wide of mid-off for a
single
4.6 Pathan to Shoaib Malik, two runs, back of a length and on the pads,
clipped down to fine-leg
End of over 5 (7 runs) Pakistan 21/0
IK Pathan 3-1-12-0 - Pavilion End
Salman Butt 9* (16b 2x4) Shoaib Malik 11* (14b 2x4)
5.1 Singh to Salman Butt, one run, slanted in on the pads, quite full,
easily whipped through the on side for a single
5.2 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
5.3 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, very full and quite straight, inside
edge onto the pad that saves the batsman from a loud lbw shout
5.4 Singh to Shoaib Malik, FOUR, very full and far down the leg side,
Malik has no trouble just deflecting the ball down to the fine-leg
fence
5.5 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, on the off, a hint of shape in,
defended back down the pitch
5.6 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, this one holds its line from outside
the off, angling away with the arm, Malik plays at it and misses
End of over 6 (5 runs) Pakistan 26/0
RP Singh 3-0-14-0 (1w) - Golf Course End
Salman Butt 10* (17b 2x4) Shoaib Malik 15* (19b 3x4)
6.1 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, full and far outside the off, driven
to cover
6.2 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run
6.3 Pathan to Salman Butt, one run, pushed wide enough of cover to take
a quick single
6.4 Pathan to Shoaib Malik, no run
6.5 Pathan to Shoaib Malik, no run, and a bouncer banged in for
variation, easily evaded
6.6 Pathan to Shoaib Malik, no run
End of over 7 (1 run) Pakistan 27/0
IK Pathan 4-1-13-0 - Pavilion End
Salman Butt 11* (20b 2x4) Shoaib Malik 15* (22b 3x4)
7.1 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, defended to the leg side
7.2 Singh to Salman Butt, two runs, again too straight and quite full,
flicked down to fine-leg
7.3 Singh to Salman Butt, no run
7.4 Singh to Salman Butt, FOUR, too full and too straight, driven back
past the mid-on fielder with total ease, that races to the
boundary
7.5 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, good length ball on the off, angling
in, defended back down the pitch
7.6 Singh to Salman Butt, legbye: one run, short of a length and on the
stumps, flick played and missed, off the thigh pad to the on side
End of over 8 (7 runs) Pakistan 34/0
RP Singh 4-0-20-0 (1w) - Golf Course End
Salman Butt 17* (26b 3x4) Shoaib Malik 15* (22b 3x4)
8.1 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, fullish and on the off, driven to
cover
8.2 Pathan to Salman Butt, two runs, fullish and on the pads, driven on
the up but wide of mid-on for a couple
8.3 Pathan to Salman Butt, FOUR, too short and this one sits up, pulled
well through the on side for a boundary
8.4 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, fuller and on the off, a hint of
away swing, defended carefully back down the pitch
8.5 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, once again quite full and on the off
with a hint of swing, defended towards the off side
8.6 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, fuller and straighter, confidently
punched back to the bowler
End of over 9 (6 runs) Pakistan 40/0
IK Pathan 5-1-19-0 - Pavilion End
Shoaib Malik 15* (22b 3x4) Salman Butt 23* (32b 4x4)
Could be a long day for the Indian bowlers unless they pick up
early wickets. How long before we see Zaheer Khan into the attack?
9.1 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, full and outside the off, the ball
slants away and keeps going, left well alone
9.2 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, full and far outside the off, driven
down to gully
9.3 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, too full and too straight, driven to
mid-on
9.4 Singh to Shoaib Malik, FOUR, full and outside the off, Malik gets
behind the line of the ball and drives superbly to the long-off
boundary
9.5 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, just back of a driving length and on
the off, played down to the cover region
9.6 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, full and a touch outside the off,
driven well but straight to mid-off
End of over 10 (4 runs) Pakistan 44/0
RP Singh 5-0-24-0 (1w) - Golf Course End
Salman Butt 23* (32b 4x4) Shoaib Malik 19* (28b 4x4)
Zaheer Khan gets his first bowl of the match
10.1 Khan to Salman Butt, (noball) FOUR, short and wide outside the off,
a no-ball to boot, Zaheer Khan makes his Test comeback for India
in less than convincing fashion, spanked through cover for four
10.1 Khan to Salman Butt, no run, down the leg side this time, flick
played and missed
10.2 Khan to Salman Butt, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, defended back down the pitch
10.3 Khan to Salman Butt, no run, good length ball on the off, defended
back down the pitch
10.4 Khan to Salman Butt, no run, full and on the off, driven awkwardly
to the leg side
10.5 Khan to Salman Butt, no run, fullish and on the off, driven to the
on side with a straight bat
10.6 Khan to Salman Butt, no run, another good-length ball on the
stumps, driven back to the bowler
End of over 11 (5 runs) Pakistan 49/0
Z Khan 1-0-5-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Shoaib Malik 19* (28b 4x4) Salman Butt 27* (39b 5x4)
11.1 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, Malik drives away from his body with an anfled bat,
inside edge past the stumps
11.2 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven towards cover off the back foot
11.3 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, full and straight, driven to
midwicket
11.4 Singh to Shoaib Malik, no run, full and straight once more, driven
to midwicket with a straight bat
11.5 Singh to Shoaib Malik, OUT: short one banged in, Malik ducks,
leaving his bat standing up in the air like a periscope, the ball
hits the bat and goes towards slip where Dravid takes a smart
catch!
Pakistan 49/1, Partnership of 49
Shoaib Malik c Dravid b Singh 19 (33b 4x4 0x6)
Salman Butt 27* (39b 5x4) RP Singh 5.5-0-24-1 (1w)
Just as Salman Butt contrived to give away his wicket on a good
pitch in Lahore Shoaib Malik has lost the plot at Faisalabad.
India strike in an unlikely manner!
Big moment for RP Singh, his first Test wicket.
Younis Khan is the new batsman
11.6 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and quite straight, Younis goes
across to defend but is hit on the pad and there's an enthusiastic
and ill-informed shout for lbw from behind the stumps, the bowler
does not even bother to raise an eyebrow, that was pitched well
outside leg
End of over 12 (maiden) Pakistan 49/1
RP Singh 6-1-24-1 (1w) - Golf Course End
Salman Butt 27* (39b 5x4) Younis Khan 0* (1b)
12.1 Khan to Salman Butt, FOUR, short one banged in, no real pace of
bounce, Butt rocks back and pulls well in front of midwicket
12.2 Khan to Salman Butt, FOUR, slower and full outside the off, Butt
watches this carefully and slams it through cover! Consecutive
boundaries off loose balls for Butt
12.3 Khan to Salman Butt, no run, short of a good length and on the off,
defended towards cover
12.4 Khan to Salman Butt, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, defended back down the pitch to the on side
12.5 Khan to Salman Butt, no run, quicker and straighter, a bit of extra
pace surprises the batsman who plays at it and is rapped on the
pad, struck outside the off though and the appeal for lbw is
turned down
12.6 Khan to Salman Butt, no run, fullish and outside the off, steered
to point
End of over 13 (8 runs) Pakistan 57/1
Z Khan 2-0-13-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 0* (1b) Salman Butt 35* (45b 7x4)
13.1 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and outside the off stump, left
well alone to the keeper
13.2 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
13.3 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, pounched off the back foot towards cover point for a
single that gets Younis off the mark
13.4 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, full and far outside the off, driven
hard but straight to cover
13.5 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, full once more and on the off, driven
to mid-on
13.6 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, good-length ball on the off, punched
to mid-off
End of over 14 (1 run) Pakistan 58/1
RP Singh 7-1-25-1 (1w) - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 1* (4b) Salman Butt 35* (48b 7x4)
14.1 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and on the off,
driven to cover
14.2 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, very full and outside the off, driven
well but straight to cover
14.3 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, no lateral movement in the air or off the pitch, left well
alone
14.4 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off stump, left alone once more
14.5 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, fullish and on the stumps this time,
punched to cover
14.6 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, slanting away, vut played and missed, much better over from
Zaheer Khan who seems to be settling down slowly
End of over 15 (maiden) Pakistan 58/1
Z Khan 3-1-13-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Salman Butt 35* (48b 7x4) Younis Khan 1* (10b)
Spin into the attack for the first time in the shape of Harbhajan
Singh
15.1 Harbhajan Singh to Salman Butt, no run, tossed up and on the leg
stump, defended to the off side with soft hands
15.2 Harbhajan Singh to Salman Butt, no run, full and on the pads,
worked to the on side with a flick of the wrists
15.3 Harbhajan Singh to Salman Butt, two runs, extra turn and bounce
from on the off, the ball kisses the shoulder of the bat and flies
over slip! Finally something that does not go off the middle of
the bat
15.4 Harbhajan Singh to Salman Butt, no run, flatter and on the off,
pushed to cover
15.5 Harbhajan Singh to Salman Butt, no run, flatter and on the leg
stump, defended towards the off side
15.6 Harbhajan Singh to Salman Butt, no run, flat and on the off,
defended watchfully, good first over from Harbhajan singh
End of over 16 (2 runs) Pakistan 60/1
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-2-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 1* (10b) Salman Butt 37* (54b 7x4)
16.1 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, back of a length and on the off,
pushed to mid-off with a straight bat
16.2 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
left well alone this time
16.3 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, full again and outside the off, driven
to cover
16.4 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, nudged to the on side
16.5 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, full and quite straight, driven to the
on side
16.6 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-ff
End of over 17 (maiden) Pakistan 60/1
Z Khan 4-2-13-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Salman Butt 37* (54b 7x4) Younis Khan 1* (16b)
That will be a break for drinks
Match State: Drinks
17.1 Harbhajan Singh to Salman Butt, legbye: one run, a missed glance
gets a leg bye trickling to square leg
17.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, defensive, Younis doing
well, playing for the draw
17.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, lunging forward with some
defence, poor stuff, gets the outside edge off an off spinner,
just out fo reach of the slip
17.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, more forward defensive
17.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, prodded away to the point
area
17.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, and some more defensive
stuff, a creature of habit
End of over 18 (5 runs) Pakistan 65/1
Harbhajan Singh 2-0-6-0 - Golf Course End
Salman Butt 37* (55b 7x4) Younis Khan 5* (21b 1x4)
18.1 Khan to Salman Butt, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, edged back onto pad, the ball rolls down the pitch to the
bowler
18.2 Khan to Salman Butt, OUT: short of a good length and coming in with
the arm, Butt instinctively plays forward with a big gap between
bat and pad, the ball sneaks through brushing something, could
have been the flap of the pad or the inside edge. Koertzen gives
it!
Pakistan 65/2, Partnership of 16
Salman Butt c Dhoni b Khan 37 (57b 7x4 0x6)
Younis Khan 5* (21b 1x4) Z Khan 4.2-2-13-1 (1nb)
18.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, Mohammad Yousuf drives to mid-off
18.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, beaten outside the off
18.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off,
driven superbly through covers
Just looking at the replay of the Salman Butt dismissal it does
appear as if the ball came off the pad rather than the bat
18.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, pushed wide of mid-off for a
single to end the over
End of over 19 (5 runs) Pakistan 70/2
Z Khan 5-2-18-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 5* (4b 1x4) Younis Khan 5* (21b 1x4)
19.1 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, full and on hte pads,
turned round the corner to fine-leg
19.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, tossed up and outside the
off, Younis jumps forward and drives on the up and beats mid-off
19.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, flatter and rushing onto
the stumps, defended to the leg side
19.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, defended back down the pitch
19.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, offbreak on the stumps,
again Younis just lunges forward in defense, off the inside edge
but well short of short-leg
19.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, defended to the man under
the helmet
End of over 20 (5 runs) Pakistan 75/2
Harbhajan Singh 3-0-11-0 - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 6* (5b 1x4) Younis Khan 9* (26b 2x4)
20.1 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the off, driven inside
out to short cover
20.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and straight, pushed wide of
the bowler to mid-on
20.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, banged in short, left well alone
to the keeper
20.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
20.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, another short one banged in, it
sits up, going down leg and easily left alone to the keeper
20.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, played back to the bowler who fields in his followthrough
End of over 21 (maiden) Pakistan 75/2
Z Khan 6-3-18-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 9* (26b 2x4) Mohammad Yousuf 6* (11b 1x4)
21.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, turned round the corner to
fine-leg with the spin
21.2 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
21.3 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, well flighted and
outside the off, defended with bat held close to pad
21.4 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flighted and outside
the off, defended wit a straight bat
21.5 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flatter and slipping
down the leg side, defended awkwardly to the leg side
21.6 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, another lazy drive,
this time back to the bowler
End of over 22 (1 run) Pakistan 76/2
Harbhajan Singh 4-0-12-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 10* (27b 2x4) Mohammad Yousuf 6* (16b 1x4)
22.1 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, short of a good length and on the
pads, worked to the leg side
22.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended towards the off side
22.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, driven to midwicket, Sachin
Tendulkar fields, Younis Khan was halfway down the pitch,
Tendulkar lines up the single stump and has a shy but misses!
Would have been gone by miles had he hit. Now overthrows
22.4 Khan to Younis Khan, one run
22.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
22.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, pushed to cover
End of over 23 (3 runs) Pakistan 79/2
Z Khan 7-3-21-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 12* (29b 2x4) Mohammad Yousuf 7* (20b 1x4)
23.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, short of a length and outside
the off, Younis watches that carefully, rocks back and carves the
ball superbly through cover-point for a boundary
23.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
23.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
23.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, full and down the leg
side, swept well to the fielder at fine-leg
23.5 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, again down to fine-
leg, another easy run, Harbhajan's line needs some adjusting
23.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, flat and outside the off,
defended
End of over 24 (6 runs) Pakistan 85/2
Harbhajan Singh 5-0-18-0 - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 8* (21b 1x4) Younis Khan 17* (34b 3x4)
Kumble replaces Zaheer Khan
24.1 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, tossed up, slow, outside the
off, eased wide of mid off for a single
24.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, flat and on middle and leg, defended
to the on side
24.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, once again quite slow, only 57 mph,
unusually slow for Kumble, a bit of air too, defended
24.4 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, fuller and outside the off, eased
through cover for a single
24.5 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, full and outside the off, eased
through cover to the man in the deep for another single
24.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, punched to mid off
End of over 25 (3 runs) Pakistan 88/2
A Kumble 1-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 10* (23b 1x4) Younis Khan 18* (38b 3x4)
25.1 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, well flighted and
outside the off, defended back towards the bowler
25.2 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up once more,
Harbhajan trying to land the ball in the rough outside the off,
dowsn't succeed on that occasion, defended
25.3 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, flat ans straight,
clipped to the leg side
25.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and outside the off,
watchfully defended with the full face of the bat
25.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, paddle sweep, premeditated,
well struck, fine-leg has no chance
25.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, outside the off, plenty of
air, Younis waits on it, opens the face of the bat late and steers
the ball past slip for yet another boundary. Younis racing along
here!
End of over 26 (9 runs) Pakistan 97/2
Harbhajan Singh 6-0-27-0 - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 11* (26b 1x4) Younis Khan 26* (41b 5x4)
26.1 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and outside
the off, eased to cover
26.2 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, left well alone
26.3 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, slanting in to the pads,
defended to the on side
26.4 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, well flighted and on the off,
defended towards the off side
26.5 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, very straight, good length,
defended awkwardly towards the on side
26.6 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, pushed to cover to end a
controlled Kumble over
End of over 27 (maiden) Pakistan 97/2
A Kumble 2-1-3-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 26* (41b 5x4) Mohammad Yousuf 11* (32b 1x4)
27.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the pads, quite
quick, speared in, clipped to the on side
27.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the stumps,
eased to the leg side once more
27.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, slightly slower, tossed up,
outside the off, defended, off the pad to the off side
27.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, outside the off, full and
flat, defended
27.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and straight, on the
leg stump, dug out to the on side
27.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, flat and on the stumps,
defended to the leg side
End of over 28 (maiden) Pakistan 97/2
Harbhajan Singh 7-1-27-0 - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 11* (32b 1x4) Younis Khan 26* (47b 5x4)
28.1 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and outside
the off, left alone
28.2 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and quite straight,
defended back down the pitch
28.3 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, again full and on the off, quite
slow from Kumble, defended back towards the off side
28.4 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, eased to cover, Kumble has
settled down into a good line and length
28.5 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flat and on the stumps this
time, the googly, Yousuf goes back in defense
28.6 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, SIX, a bit too full and in the slot, no
turn there, Yousuf just crashes that through the line of the ball,
the timing is so sweet that the ball carries all the way for six
back over Kumble's head!
End of over 29 (6 runs) Pakistan 103/2
A Kumble 3-1-9-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 26* (47b 5x4) Mohammad Yousuf 17* (38b 1x4 1x6)
29.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, (noball) no run
29.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
29.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, swept from outside the off
down to fine-leg
29.3 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, full and on the pads,
flicked down to the on side
29.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
29.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
29.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and on hte pads, eased
to mid-on
End of over 30 (3 runs) Pakistan 106/2
Harbhajan Singh 8-1-30-0 (1nb) - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 18* (39b 1x4 1x6) Younis Khan 27* (53b 5x4)
30.1 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off stump, eased through cover off the back foot
30.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run
30.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, two runs, again runs through fine-leg
30.4 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, defended back to the bowler
30.5 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and outside the off, quite
slow, eased to point
30.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and far outside the off, left
well alone
End of over 31 (3 runs) Pakistan 109/2
A Kumble 4-1-12-0 - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 19* (40b 1x4 1x6) Younis Khan 29* (58b 5x4)
Pathan back in the attack
31.1 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
31.2 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, worked down to long-off for a
brace
31.3 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off stump, eased to cover
31.4 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
31.5 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, too short and well down the leg
side, that one barely gets up, Yousuf flicks with ease to the
fine-leg boundary
31.6 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on
the off, punched to mid-off
End of over 32 (6 runs) Pakistan 115/2
IK Pathan 6-1-25-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 29* (58b 5x4) Mohammad Yousuf 25* (46b 2x4 1x6)
32.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, played past cover for a single
32.2 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fuller and on the off, Yousuf
lunges foward in defense
32.3 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
32.4 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, short and outside the off, that
long-hop stands up and waits to be hit, Yousuf pulls well through
midwickety
32.5 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, slower and fuller, driven back
to the bowler
32.6 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, another gimme, short and sitting
up, again Yousuf pulls with some style, effortless stroke
End of over 33 (9 runs) Pakistan 124/2
A Kumble 5-1-21-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 30* (59b 5x4) Mohammad Yousuf 33* (51b 4x4 1x6)
33.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, FOUR, short and wide, no movement at all for
Pathan, Younis goes back and cuts magnificently!
33.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
with ease
33.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, full and outside the off, slanting
away, left alone
33.4 Pathan to Younis Khan, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off,
driven fiercely at cover, Harbhajan tries to filed but only
parries the ball to the cover boundary
33.5 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, full and on the off, punched to mid
off
33.6 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and outside
the off, left alone
End of over 34 (9 runs) Pakistan 133/2
IK Pathan 7-1-34-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 39* (64b 7x4) Mohammad Yousuf 33* (52b 4x4 1x6)
34.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run
34.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run
34.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up and on the off, defended
back down the pitch
34.4 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, slower, slightly shorter, outside
the off, left well alone
34.5 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full once more and on the stumps,
played back to the bowler
34.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, outside the off, slow, a bit of
turn, left well alone
End of over 35 (maiden) Pakistan 133/2
A Kumble 6-2-21-0 - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 33* (52b 4x4 1x6) Younis Khan 39* (70b 7x4)
This could be the last over before lunch on the first day
35.1 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, half cut and half slashed through gully for a boundary.
Mohammad Yousuf not exactly playing for lunch here
35.2 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, very full and on the stumps, the
attempted yorker, a hint of late swing into the right-handed
Yousuf who goes halfway back and digs the ball out well to the leg
side
35.3 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length and
on the stumps, eased to the on side
35.4 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fuller and on the off, Yousuf
drives firmly to mid off, no chance of a run
35.5 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and angling
away from outside the off, Yousuf cuts towards third man but
Kumble throws himself to his left at gully and fields well, saving
a boundary
35.6 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, good length ball on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch and that is lunch on the first day
End of over 36 (4 runs) Pakistan 137/2
IK Pathan 8-1-38-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 39* (70b 7x4) Mohammad Yousuf 37* (58b 5x4 1x6)
The umpire takes the bails off and the players trudge off for lunch
At the end of an extended two-and-a-half hour session Pakistan have
done well to reach 137 for 2 after winning the toss and choosing
to bat
We'll be back again in about 40 minutes, at 1255 Pakistan time/1325
India time, for the action from the second session
Till then this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
Play is about to get under way in the second session
The players are back on the field now
This is Anand Vasu, your commentator, saying welcome back, as yet
another session is all set to begin
Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf are building a solid partnership
Harbhajan Singh will begin things after lunch
36.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, tossed up and on the
stumps, worked through the leg side for a single
36.2 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, well flighted and
drifting onto the pads, easy for Yousuf to work the ball to fine-
leg for a single
36.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, flat and on the off stump,
defended back down the pitch to the bowler
36.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, flat and on the pads and
once again fine-leg has work to do as Younis tucks the ball off
his pads
36.5 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up and on the
off, that's a better line, Younis is forced to defend straight
36.6 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, sharp turn from outside
the off, Yousuf shapes to cut but decides to defend as the ball
cimes into him quite apprciably
End of over 37 (3 runs) Pakistan 140/2
Harbhajan Singh 9-1-33-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 41* (73b 7x4) Mohammad Yousuf 38* (61b 5x4 1x6)
Zaheer Khan starts off with Harbhajan Singh
37.1 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, fullish and outside the off, Younis
opens the face of the bat and runs the ball towards third man,
Kumble thorws himself to his left at gully and stops the ball
37.2 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, chopped down to point
37.3 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, good length ball on the off, pushed to
cover with an angled bat
37.4 Khan to Younis Khan, (noball) no run, full and straight, Zaheer
straining for the yorker and overstepping, driven to mid-off
37.4 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
punched to cover
37.5 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, driven to cover off the back foot
37.6 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, flashed hard but not well enough to beat Kumble, who is
enjoying himself in that busy gully position
End of over 38 (1 run) Pakistan 141/2
Z Khan 8-3-22-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 38* (61b 5x4 1x6) Younis Khan 41* (80b 7x4)
38.1 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, well flighted and
outside the off, plenty of turn on offer here even if it is slow
turn, Yousuf defends carefully
38.2 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, outside the off and
tossed up a bit, Yousuf leans nicely into the stroke and eases the
ball past cover for a single
38.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, too straight, too full,
Younis falls across nicely and makes a bit of space to free the
arms and flicks beautifully through midwicket, threading the gap
and finding the fence
38.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, fuller and outside the off
this time, defended towards point
38.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, tossed up again and outside
the off, this time Younis drives through cover in style. The
footwork is excellent and the ball beats the cover fielder
38.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, three runs, on the pads, full,
flicked through square-leg and the batsmen run hard enough to get
three. That's a half-century for Younis Khan, well played sir!
End of over 39 (12 runs) Pakistan 153/2
Harbhajan Singh 10-1-45-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 52* (84b 9x4) Mohammad Yousuf 39* (63b 5x4 1x6)
39.1 Khan to Younis Khan, two runs, short one banged in, it barely rises
but balloons towards the batsman, Younis swivels and pulls easily
through square-leg for a couple
39.2 Khan to Younis Khan, two runs, too full this time, and straight,
punched back past the bowler for a strolled couple
39.3 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and on the of,
slanting away, defended towards the off side
39.4 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, again full and straight, punched
firmly but straight to mid off
39.5 Khan to Younis Khan, legbye: one run, overpitched and on the pads,
flick played and missed, off the pads for a leg-bye
39.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
End of over 40 (5 runs) Pakistan 158/2
Z Khan 9-3-26-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 56* (89b 9x4) Mohammad Yousuf 39* (64b 5x4 1x6)
40.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
40.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
40.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, two runs, picked up from outside
the off and lap swept to fine-leg
40.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, and again easily pushed
along to fine-leg
40.5 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, legbye: one run
40.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
End of over 41 (4 runs) Pakistan 162/2
Harbhajan Singh 11-1-48-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 39* (65b 5x4 1x6) Younis Khan 59* (94b 9x4)
41.1 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and straight, driven to mid-
on, Zaheer round the stumps looking for reverse swing
41.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the off, punched to
mid-on
41.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full once more and on the off, the
ball is coming in with the arm and straightening just a touch,
defended back down the pitch
41.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, angling in with the arm, driven
well but straight to a fielder positioned at a very straight mid-
on
41.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, this one shapes away after pitching, left alone
41.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, another one that comes in with the
arm and straightens after pitching and just hints at leaving the
bat, Yousuf feels for that outside the off and misses
End of over 42 (maiden) Pakistan 162/2
Z Khan 10-4-26-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 59* (94b 9x4) Mohammad Yousuf 39* (71b 5x4 1x6)
Good over that from Zaheer Khan, he's used the little reverse swing
on offer sensibly
42.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, tossed up and on the
stumps, eased to short fine-leg
42.2 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run
42.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up and outside the
off, defended back down the pitch
42.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, well flighted and on the
off, pushed towards the off side with soft hands
42.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, flat and on the stumps,
defended to the leg side
42.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, on the off and flat,
defended easily back down the pitch
End of over 43 (2 runs) Pakistan 164/2
Harbhajan Singh 12-1-50-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 40* (72b 5x4 1x6) Younis Khan 60* (99b 9x4)
43.1 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, again Zaheer causing doubts with the angle and the reverse
swing, defended awkwardly to the off side
43.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, this one is too straight and on
the pads, eased through midwicket with a deft flick of the wrists
43.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, punched to cover
43.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and straight, driven to mid-
on
43.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
43.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Yousuf waits on this one and steers it past the lone slip
fielder for a boundary to the third-man region
End of over 44 (6 runs) Pakistan 170/2
Z Khan 11-4-32-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 60* (99b 9x4) Mohammad Yousuf 46* (78b 6x4 1x6)
44.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, driven to the bowler
44.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, swept from outside the off
down to fine-leg
44.3 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, well flighted but
drifting onto pads, worked to the leg side
44.4 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up and outside
the off, pushed to cover
44.5 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, well flighted and
outside the off, defended towards cover with an angled bat
44.6 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flat and pushed through
quicker, blocked easily
End of over 45 (1 run) Pakistan 171/2
Harbhajan Singh 13-1-51-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 61* (101b 9x4) Mohammad Yousuf 46* (82b 6x4 1x6)
45.1 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, very full and quite straight, worked
to the on side
45.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full once more and on the stumps,
driven to midwicket
45.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, straight and full, defended
carefully
45.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut well but not past the man at point
45.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, reverse swinging outswinger,
Yousuf covers the line and pushes to point
45.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, Zaheer pushes this one in full
hoping to get late reverse and the edge, Yousuf watches it well
and drives gloriously through cover to bring up his fifty!
End of over 46 (5 runs) Pakistan 176/2
Z Khan 12-4-37-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 62* (102b 9x4) Mohammad Yousuf 50* (87b 7x4 1x6)
46.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, defended to the on side
46.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the stumps,
defended once more
46.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, swept down to short fine-
leg
46.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, tossed up and outside the
off, driven down to long-on for a single
46.5 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, very full and quite
straight, played back down the pitch to the bowler
46.6 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up and outside
the off stump, defended carefully with bat held close to pad
End of over 47 (1 run) Pakistan 177/2
Harbhajan Singh 14-1-52-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 63* (106b 9x4) Mohammad Yousuf 50* (89b 7x4 1x6)
RP Singh comes back into the attack
47.1 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, good length ball on the off, driven
to mid off
47.2 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, fuller and just outside the off,
punched towards cover
47.3 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, full and down the leg side, easily
worked to fine-leg for a single
47.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length, on
the off, angling away after pitching, Yousuf watches it carefully
and leaves it alone to the keeper
47.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, another one on the pads, that
really is no place to bowl, flicked away through fine-leg for a
boundary. Loose stuff from Singh
47.6 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, fullish and outside the off,
driven down to third-man for a couple to end the over
End of over 48 (7 runs) Pakistan 184/2
RP Singh 8-1-32-1 (1w) - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 64* (109b 9x4) Mohammad Yousuf 56* (92b 8x4 1x6)
48.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up and outside the
off, cut down to short third-man
48.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, short and wide, cut away
without any trouble whatsoever to the cover-point fence
48.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
48.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, down the leg side, some
turn there, flick played and missed
48.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
48.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run
End of over 49 (5 runs) Pakistan 189/2
Harbhajan Singh 15-1-57-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 69* (115b 10x4) Mohammad Yousuf 56* (92b 8x4 1x6)
49.1 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the stumps, defended back
down the pitch
49.2 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, defended to the off side
49.3 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, driven to cover
49.4 Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, just short of a length and on the
stumps, banged back into the pitch, RP Singh looks to field in his
followthrough but misses it and the ball runs away for a boundary
49.5 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short and a bit of width, flashed to
point
49.6 Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, too short, too wide, thrashed through
point for another boundary, Pakistan are racing along!
End of over 50 (8 runs) Pakistan 197/2
RP Singh 9-1-40-1 (1w) - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 56* (92b 8x4 1x6) Younis Khan 77* (121b 12x4)
Kumble back into the attack. At the Pavilion End
50.1 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up, slow, on the off,
pushed back to the bowler
50.2 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flat and full, played back to
Kumble
50.3 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, very very slow, loopy, outside
the off, left well alone to the keeper
50.4 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, driven to long-on for a single
50.5 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, cut down to point
50.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, driven firmly to mid-off, good tidy
over from Kumble, just one off it
End of over 51 (1 run) Pakistan 198/2
A Kumble 7-2-22-0 - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 57* (96b 8x4 1x6) Younis Khan 77* (123b 12x4)
The players take a quick break for drinks
Match State: Drinks
51.1 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, quick and full, that one goes
right through Mohammad Yousuf! Could easily have taken the edge
51.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and outside the off, driven
to mid-off
51.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, going away with the angle, left alone to the
keeper
51.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, good length ball outside the off,
just a hint of away swing, left alone to the keeper
51.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, full and straight, driven back
to the bowler who half stops to the on side
51.6 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, and the 200 comes uo with that
flashy drive through cover
End of over 52 (2 runs) Pakistan 200/2
RP Singh 10-1-42-1 (1w) - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 78* (124b 12x4) Mohammad Yousuf 58* (101b 8x4 1x6)
52.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run
52.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, FOUR, tossed up and outside the off, swept
through fine-leg for a boundary
52.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended,
off the edge onto pad
52.4 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, very full, straight, flat, defended
to the on side
52.5 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, worked to the on side for a single
52.6 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, anohter easy run picked off
through square-leg
End of over 53 (6 runs) Pakistan 206/2
A Kumble 8-2-28-0 - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 59* (102b 8x4 1x6) Younis Khan 83* (129b 13x4)
53.1 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left well alone to the keeper
53.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, driven straight, just far enough
away from mid-off to pick up a single
53.3 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, attempted yorker, reasonabl;y well
bowled, easily dug out and punched back to the bowler
53.4 Singh to Younis Khan, OUT: short and wide, Younis Khan hits that
well, powerfully towards point, the ball is screaming towards
point, Yuvraj Singh looks for it, picks it up, it's high, he
throws himself into the air and plucks the ball out one-handed!
Pakistan 207/3, Partnership of 142
Younis Khan c Yuvraj Singh b Singh 83 (131b 13x4 0x6)
Mohammad Yousuf 60* (104b 8x4 1x6) RP Singh 10.4-1-43-2 (1w)
That is an absolute blinder of a catch from Yuvraj. You won't see
too many better than that no matter how long you watch cricket
Inzi walks in
53.5 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, angling across, no shot offered
53.6 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, pitched up on the middle and off
stump line, Inzi leans well forward and drives it straight back to
the bowler
End of over 54 (1 run) Pakistan 207/3
RP Singh 11-1-43-2 (1w) - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 60* (104b 8x4 1x6) Inzamam-ul-Haq 0* (2b)
54.1 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, tossed up, driven well wide of
the fielder at midwicket
54.2 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, punched off the back-foot to the
mid-off region
slip, short leg and a silly point in place for the new man
54.3 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, driven straight to Tendulkar at
mid-off
54.4 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, fuller and quicker, Inzi drives
off the back-foot and the ball goes wide of the fielder at point,
Inzi off the mark with a quick single
54.5 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, goes for the sweep but makes no
contact, appeal for lbw turned down, missing leg
54.6 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, swept away to fine leg
End of over 55 (4 runs) Pakistan 211/3
A Kumble 9-2-32-0 - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 1* (5b) Mohammad Yousuf 63* (107b 8x4 1x6)
55.1 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, short and wide outside the off
stump, Inzi reaches out for it and cuts it well wide of the cover
fielder
55.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, pitched up on the middle and off
stump line, driven straight back to the bowler, Singh picks it up
and has a go at the stumps but once again misses the target
55.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length delivery,
pitched wide outside the off stump and angling away further,
Youhana leaves it to the keeper
55.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, another wayward delivery outside
the off stump, no shot offered
55.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, steered down to third man
55.6 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, punched off the back-foot,
straight to the fielder at cover
End of over 56 (2 runs) Pakistan 213/3
RP Singh 12-1-45-2 (1w) - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 64* (111b 8x4 1x6) Inzamam-ul-Haq 2* (7b)
56.1 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, pitched outside the off stump
and turning away, defended
56.2 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, turned away on the leg side,
Dhoni follows it up
56.3 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, driven back past the bowler,
came off the inner half of the bat, Inzi starts late but makes it
across safely as the fielder was deep
56.4 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and outside the off stump,
punched wide of Sehwag at point, no room for a single there
56.5 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
56.6 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, tossed up outside the off stump,
driven down to mid-off, quick single taken
End of over 57 (2 runs) Pakistan 215/3
A Kumble 10-2-34-0 - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 3* (10b) Mohammad Yousuf 65* (114b 8x4 1x6)
RP Singh to continue
57.1 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, pitched up and angling across,
driven wide of Zaheer Khan at mid-off, quick single taken
57.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, good length delivery, on the
middle and off stump line, defended
57.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, driven down to mid-off, fielder
moves across quickly and cuts off the single
57.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, pitched up and angling across, no
shot offered
57.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, on the middle and leg stump line,
defended straight back to the bowler
57.6 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, OUT: gone! short of a good length
delivery, pitched in line and angling across, Youhana plays a lazy
looking cut and the ball flies off the edge, Dhoni dives across to
his right and takes a good low catch, RP Singh on a roll here!
Pakistan 216/4, Partnership of 9
Mohammad Yousuf c Dhoni b Singh 65 (119b 8x4 1x6)
End of over 58 (1 run) Pakistan 216/4
RP Singh 13-1-46-3 (1w) - Golf Course End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 4* (11b)
Afridi is the next man in
58.1 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, driven back to the bowler
58.2 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended outside the off stump
58.3 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, full and drifting down the leg
side, swept away to fine leg for an easy single
58.4 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run
58.5 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, short and just a bit of width
outside the off, cut away with brutal power
58.6 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run
End of over 59 (5 runs) Pakistan 221/4
A Kumble 11-2-39-0 - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 5* (14b) Shahid Afridi 4* (3b 1x4)
59.1 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Inzamam waits on that and cuts past the slips cordon for a
boundary
59.2 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and very straight, punched to
mid-off, no chance of a run there
59.3 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended towards cover with an angled bat
59.4 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, too full, too wide, that's lunch for
Inzamam who leans into the ball and drives with strength and
conviction
59.5 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, driven off the back foot towards cover
59.6 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, very full and on the pads, worked
to the leg side
End of over 60 (8 runs) Pakistan 229/4
RP Singh 14-1-54-3 (1w) - Golf Course End
Shahid Afridi 4* (3b 1x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 13* (20b 2x4)
60.1 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and straight, defended back
down the pitch'
60.2 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, down the leg side and short, paddled
away very fine
60.3 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, full and on the pads, heaved just
wide of mid-on to the boundary
60.4 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, tossed up and outside the off,
driven inside out over mid off, that is a clean hit, one bounce
and over the ropes
60.5 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run
60.6 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, one run, single to long-off to retain the
strike
End of over 61 (13 runs) Pakistan 242/4
A Kumble 12-2-52-0 - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 17* (9b 4x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 13* (20b 2x4)
Zaheer Khan back in the attack
61.1 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and very straight, played back
down the pitch to the bowler
61.2 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and outside the off, angling
away, left alone with some care, unusual for Afridi
61.3 Khan to Shahid Afridi, one run, slower ball, on the stumps, Afridi
spots it and knocks it into the leg side for a single
61.4 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, leg-stump half-volley, Inzamam waits
on the ball and flicks late, his timing and placement is superb,
the ball races to the fence
61.5 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, defended back down the pitch
61.6 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
End of over 62 (5 runs) Pakistan 247/4
Z Khan 13-4-42-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
Shahid Afridi 18* (12b 4x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 17* (23b 3x4)
62.1 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run, tossed up wide outside the off to
tempt Afridi, this time he resists and leaves the ball alone
62.2 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run, flatter and on the pads, defensive
shot played, off the pads to the on side
62.3 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and outside the off, driven
to cover
62.4 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and outside the off, left
well alone
62.5 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, one run, short and a bit of width, cut to
cover
62.6 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and outside the off, stroked
to mid-off
End of over 63 (1 run) Pakistan 248/4
A Kumble 13-2-53-0 - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 19* (17b 4x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 17* (24b 3x4)
63.1 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and straight, Afridi plays and
misses, rapped on the pad, but the ball is not straightening and
would have misses off, appeal turned down
This should be the last over before tea
63.2 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, again full and straight, Zaheer
striving for reverse swing and getting some, driven towards the
off side
63.3 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, dragged down a bit shorter, outside
the off, pull played and missed
63.4 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, full toss on the stumps, knocked
away to th eleg side
63.5 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, carefully worked to the leg side with one eye on the
clock heading towards the tea interval
63.6 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and on the off, carefully
defended and that is tea on the first day
End of over 64 (maiden) Pakistan 248/4
Z Khan 14-5-42-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 17* (24b 3x4) Shahid Afridi 19* (23b 4x4)
It's a break for about 20 minutes
This is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off for the moment,
we'll be back with the live action at 1515 Pakistan time, 1545
India time
Match State: Tea - Day 1
The players are back after the tea break
It's Kumble to bowl
64.1 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, low full toss on the pads, driven
to mid-on
64.2 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, down the leg side, flick played
and missed
64.3 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and on the stumps, played
back down the pitch
64.4 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a length and on the
stumps, played back down the pitch
64.5 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, again a low full toss, driven
back to the bowler
64.6 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flatter and hurrying through a
bit, Inzamam is careful in defense
End of over 65 (maiden) Pakistan 248/4
A Kumble 14-3-53-0 - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 19* (23b 4x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 17* (30b 3x4)
65.1 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
65.2 Khan to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, full and outside the off, driven at,
off the outside edge past the slips cordon to the vacant third-man
area
65.3 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, inside edge back onto the pads, the
ball rolls down the pitch
65.4 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and very straight, driven to
mid-off
65.5 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, just short of a good length,
slanting in with the arm and threatening to reverse away, defended
carefully, Zaheer being m ore effective from round the stumps
65.6 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run
End of over 66 (4 runs) Pakistan 252/4
Z Khan 15-5-46-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 17* (30b 3x4) Shahid Afridi 23* (29b 5x4)
66.1 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, driven back to the bowler
66.2 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, a bit of width and too short, cut
away beautifully to the third-man boundary
66.3 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and down the leg side,
defensive shot, off the pad back down the pitch
66.4 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs
66.5 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, flicked just wide of forward
short-leg for a single
66.6 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, one run, short and a bit of width, punched
through cover for a single to end the over
End of over 67 (8 runs) Pakistan 260/4
A Kumble 15-3-61-0 - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 24* (30b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 24* (35b 4x4)
67.1 Khan to Shahid Afridi, two runs, short one banged in, Afridi goes
for the pull, does not quite hit it well, but carries a long way,
Tendulkar runs around well on the ropes and fields
67.2 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, booming off drive to a fuller
delivery but straight to mid off
67.3 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, eased to cover
67.4 Khan to Shahid Afridi, one run, another one dug in, awkward pull
bounces away towards mid on
67.5 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, good length ball on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch
67.6 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a length and on the off,
defended towards the off side
End of over 68 (3 runs) Pakistan 263/4
Z Khan 16-5-49-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
Shahid Afridi 27* (34b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 24* (37b 4x4)
68.1 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, one run, full and outside the off, driven
wide of point for a single
68.2 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and on the stumps, driven
onto pad towards mid-off
68.3 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
68.4 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
68.5 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight, driven towards
mid-off
68.6 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, once again quite full and
straight, Inzamam punches to mid off
End of over 69 (1 run) Pakistan 264/4
A Kumble 16-3-62-0 - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 28* (35b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 24* (42b 4x4)
69.1 Khan to Shahid Afridi, (noball) one run, no-ball to begin the over
from Zaheer Khan
69.1 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, played to point
69.2 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight, pushed to mid-on
with a straight bat
69.3 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
short cover
69.4 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, just short of a length and a
touch of width outside off, firm back-foot drive through cover
69.5 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run
69.6 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, eased to point
End of over 70 (5 runs) Pakistan 269/4
Z Khan 17-5-54-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 27* (47b 4x4) Shahid Afridi 29* (37b 5x4)
70.1 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run
70.2 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run, defended carefully
70.3 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, chopped down on the bounce to the keeper
70.4 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, two runs, fullish and on the stumps,
Afridi drives hard at it, off the inside edge to fine-leg
70.5 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, one run, single to long off
70.6 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight, defended back
down the pitch
End of over 71 (4 runs) Pakistan 273/4
A Kumble 17-3-66-0 - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 32* (41b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 28* (49b 4x4)
71.1 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-
off
71.2 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left well alone
71.3 Khan to Shahid Afridi, one run
71.4 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, full and straight, pushed wide of
midwicket for a single
71.5 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and slanted wide outside the
off, driven to point
71.6 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off from round the stumps, played back to the bowler
End of over 72 (2 runs) Pakistan 275/4
Z Khan 18-5-56-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 29* (50b 4x4) Shahid Afridi 33* (46b 5x4)
72.1 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flat and on the stumps,
a bit of turn, clipped to the leg side
72.2 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, fuller and on the off,
defended carefully
72.3 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, eased to long on to put
Afridi on strike
72.4 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and straight, driven
back to the bowler
Won't be long before Afridi tees off. Can he pull it off?
72.5 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, no run, tossed up and outside the
off, driven to cover
72.6 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, no run, very full, almost yorker
length, dug out to mid-on
End of over 73 (1 run) Pakistan 276/4
Harbhajan Singh 16-1-58-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 30* (53b 4x4) Shahid Afridi 33* (49b 5x4)
73.1 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight, driven to the
on side
73.2 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and outside the off, driven
towards cover
73.3 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, quick and straight, Inzamam
defends carefully
73.4 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, played wide of cover but not wide
enough to take a single
73.5 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, quick, skidding on to the stumps,
defended watchfully
73.6 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, nurdled to fine-leg for a single
to end the over
End of over 74 (1 run) Pakistan 277/4
A Kumble 18-3-67-0 - Golf Course End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 31* (59b 4x4) Shahid Afridi 33* (49b 5x4)
74.1 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, tossed up and outside
the off, fair bit of turn in, defended
74.2 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, slipping down leg,
knocked to short leg
74.3 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and outside the
off, Inzamam comes forward and defends carefully
74.4 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, down the leg side,
swept hard to fine-leg for a couple, Zaheer cleans up on hte ropes
74.5 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, worked to the on side
74.6 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, well flighted and on the
off, driven to straight midwicket
End of over 75 (2 runs) Pakistan 279/4
Harbhajan Singh 17-1-60-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 33* (49b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 33* (65b 4x4)
75.1 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, one run
75.2 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, short and wide enough to cut down
to the third-man boundary
75.3 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and on the off, driven to
mid-off
75.4 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and speared into the pads,
driven to the bowler
75.5 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full once more and very straight,
clipped to the on side
75.6 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, down the pitch and bang! Even if
Inzamam does not get hold of it the ball beats mid-on easily and
goes to the fence at midwicket
End of over 76 (9 runs) Pakistan 288/4
A Kumble 19-3-76-0 - Golf Course End
Shahid Afridi 34* (50b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 41* (70b 6x4)
That is hte break for drinks before the last segment of play on the
first day
Match State: Drinks
76.1 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and on the leg
stump, driven to mid-off
76.2 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, one run, driven to long off for
an easy single
76.3 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and outside the
off, spinning in, defended back down the pitch
76.4 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
76.5 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, big turn from outside
the off, Inzamam waits and cuts to off
76.6 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, driven to mid-off,
Harbhajan getting through his overs quite quickly here
End of over 77 (1 run) Pakistan 289/4
Harbhajan Singh 18-1-61-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 35* (52b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 41* (74b 6x4)
77.1 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut past point for a single, Afridi playing a very restrained
innings here
77.2 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and on the leg stump,
punched back to the bowler
77.3 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, short and a bit opf width,
eased past point for a couple
77.4 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, on the pads and flat, paddle
swept down to fine-leg
77.5 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flat and full, played at, rapped
on the pad, appeal for the lbw, turned down, that was close though
77.6 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, single pinched to cover
End of over 78 (6 runs) Pakistan 295/4
A Kumble 20-3-82-0 - Golf Course End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 46* (79b 6x4) Shahid Afridi 36* (53b 5x4)
78.1 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, well flighted and
outside the off, spinning in, defended with bat and pad held close
together
78.2 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short and a bit of
width, cut down to short third-man
78.3 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, well flighted and
outside the off, spinning in, defended carefully
78.4 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, helped along to fine-
leg
78.5 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, one run, down the pitch and
squeezed down to long-on
78.6 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
End of over 79 (2 runs) Pakistan 297/4
Harbhajan Singh 19-1-63-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 37* (54b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 47* (84b 6x4)
79.1 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run
79.2 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, one run
79.3 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run
79.4 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run
79.5 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, short of a length and just enough
width for Afridi to carve the ball past slip and bring up the 300,
delicate touch from the butcher this time
79.6 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, played back to the bowler
End of over 80 (6 runs) Pakistan 303/4
A Kumble 21-3-88-0 - Golf Course End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 48* (85b 6x4) Shahid Afridi 42* (59b 6x4)
80.1 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, flat and on the pads,
worked through the on side, the batsmen come back for a couple.
Fifty for the Pakistan captain
80.2 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, turning in from outside
the off, crunched to cover
80.3 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, tossed up and outside
the off, driven through cover for a couple, runs coming with no
risk for Inzamam
80.4 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
80.5 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, down the ;leg side and
quite full, Inzamam plays that delicate sweep very late and places
the ball too fine for the man at fine-leg to cut off
80.6 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and outside the
off, spinning in, defended
End of over 81 (8 runs) Pakistan 311/4
Harbhajan Singh 20-1-71-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 42* (59b 6x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 56* (91b 7x4)
81.1 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, one run
81.2 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flat and straight, defended
watchfully
81.3 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, just slipping down the leg side,
googly, padded away
81.4 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flat and on the stumps, nudged to
the leg side
81.5 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, on the legs, whipped through
square-leg - Tendulkar at fine-leg and Yuvraj at square-leg look
at each other and in the confusion a second run is allowed
81.6 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, single to end the over
End of over 82 (4 runs) Pakistan 315/4
A Kumble 22-3-92-0 - Golf Course End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 59* (96b 7x4) Shahid Afridi 43* (60b 6x4)
Now India take the second new ball. Pathan has it.
82.1 Pathan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, full and on the pads, flicked
through square-leg
82.2 Pathan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and on the off once more,a
hint of swing in, defended back down the pitch
82.3 Pathan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, driven firmly to short cover
82.4 Pathan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, shotr of a good length and
outside the off, left well alone
82.5 Pathan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, short, slow, sitting up, begging to
be hit, Inzamam creams the pull through the on side
82.6 Pathan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, another fairly listless over from
Pathan to add to his morning's effort
End of over 83 (6 runs) Pakistan 321/4
IK Pathan 9-1-44-0 - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 43* (60b 6x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 65* (102b 8x4)
83.1 Singh to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and far down the leg side,
this is an utter waste of a new ball, this line, easily left alone
83.2 Singh to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, short and outside the off, Afridi
sees it just as it leaves the hand and thrashes it through
midwicket. Fairly rubbish bowling this
83.3 Singh to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, and another! Pulled back at the
bowler, the ball goes through to the long-on fence and brings up a
sedate Afridi fifty off 63 balls
83.4 Singh to Shahid Afridi, no run, far, far down the leg side, left
well alone
83.5 Singh to Shahid Afridi, one run, back of a length and on the legs
again, whipped to the on side for a single
83.6 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run
End of over 84 (10 runs) Pakistan 331/4
RP Singh 15-1-64-3 (1w) - Golf Course End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 66* (103b 8x4) Shahid Afridi 52* (65b 8x4)
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84.1 Pathan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, another ball on the pads, this is
an unbelievable waste of the second new ball, easily flicked down
to the fine-leg boundary
84.2 Pathan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven to cover
84.3 Pathan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and outside the off, a hint
of swing in, driven to cover
84.4 Pathan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, no pace at all on the ball, left alone and it almost bounces
twice before reaching the keeper
84.5 Pathan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, from round the wicket now, defended
84.6 Pathan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length and wide
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
End of over 85 (4 runs) Pakistan 335/4
IK Pathan 10-1-48-0 - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 52* (65b 8x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 70* (109b 9x4)
85.1 Singh to Shahid Afridi, SIX, just short of a good length and
outside the off, Afridi drives through the line, on the up and
over long off. That is a clean hit!
85.2 Singh to Shahid Afridi, no run, down the leg side this time, played
at and missed
85.3 Singh to Shahid Afridi, one run, back of a length and drifting onto
pads, defended to the leg side
85.4 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight, Inzamam gets
well behind the line of the ball and drivees to mid-on
85.5 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run
85.6 Singh to Shahid Afridi, (noball) no run, down the leg side, Afridi
tries to heave to the on side, thigh pad to the keeper, no-ball
called anyhow
85.6 Singh to Shahid Afridi, no run, short and wide outside the off
stump, left well alone
End of over 86 (9 runs) Pakistan 344/4
RP Singh 16-1-73-3 (1w 1nb) - Golf Course End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 71* (111b 9x4) Shahid Afridi 59* (70b 8x4 1x6)
86.1 Pathan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, again slipping down leg,
deflected to fine-leg for a single
86.2 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, (noball) no run, just short of a good
length and outside the off, driven to cover
86.2 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, punched powerfully through cover
86.3 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, no run, driven back to the bowler off the
pad
86.4 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, SIX, another short one, it is way too slow
and just sits up, Afridi launches a perfect pull and sends the
ball several rows back into the stands at square-leg
86.5 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, SIX, another short one, at this pace it is
only going to disappear, pulled in front of square, again many
rows back into the stands at midwicket
86.6 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, full and outside the off, driven to
long off for a boundary that caps off a sweet over
End of over 87 (22 runs) Pakistan 366/4
IK Pathan 11-1-70-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 72* (112b 9x4) Shahid Afridi 79* (76b 10x4 3x6)
87.1 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
87.2 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, down the leg side, flick played
to fine-leg, Afridi on strike again and the crowd roars
87.3 Singh to Shahid Afridi, one run, full and on off, driven to long
off for a single
87.4 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven off the back foot to cover
87.5 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, good length ball on the off,
driven back to the bowler
87.6 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, overpitched and on the pads,
eased into the outfield on the leg side
End of over 88 (4 runs) Pakistan 370/4
RP Singh 17-1-77-3 (1w 1nb) - Golf Course End
Shahid Afridi 80* (77b 10x4 3x6) Inzamam-ul-Haq 75* (117b 9x4)
88.1 Khan to Shahid Afridi, one run, full and just outside the off,
driven just wide of mid-off for a single
88.2 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-
off
88.3 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, full and on hte pads, eased wide
of midwicket for a couple
88.4 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, full and on hte pads, eased wide
of midwicket for a couple, Pathan chases and fields
88.5 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, defended towards point
88.6 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone
End of over 89 (5 runs) Pakistan 375/4
Z Khan 19-5-61-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 81* (78b 10x4 3x6) Inzamam-ul-Haq 79* (122b 9x4)
Last over of the day coming up
Harbhajan to bowl the last over
89.1 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, no run, yorker on the stumps,
Afridi digs it out well
89.2 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, no run, flat and short, played
back to the bowler
89.3 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and on the off,
defended very carefully
89.4 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, no run, flat and on the leg
stump, defended towards the on side
89.5 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, short and a bit of width
outside the off, even off the second last ball of the day Afridi
plays his shots, a cut past slip for four
89.6 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, no run, tossed up and on the off,
defended carefully
End of over 90 (4 runs) Pakistan 379/4
Harbhajan Singh 21-1-75-0 (1nb) - Golf Course End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 79* (122b 9x4) Shahid Afridi 85* (84b 11x4 3x6)
That brings us to the close of a great day's cricket for Pakistan
Despite the early loss of their openers Pakistan have reached a
commanding 379 for 4
Inzamam and Afridi are both looking at centuries
Do join us for all the action from the second day at 0945 Pakistan
time/ 1015 India time.
Till then this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off.
Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Hello and welcome to coverage of the second day's play at
Faisalabad
The Indians have walked out onto the field
Pakistan have sprung a bit of a surprise
Inzamam-ul-Haq is not fit to take the crease and has retired hurt
for the moment. Abdul Razzaq is the batsman out with Shahid Afridi
Inzamam-ul-Haq retired hurt 79 (122b 9x4 0x6)
90.1 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, overpitched and plenty of width outside
the off, driven magnificently through cover. What a way for Razzaq
to get off the mark!
90.2 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, good length ball outside the off,
left alone, through to the keeper
90.3 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, better ball this, outside the off and
short of a driving length, played at and missed
We're hearing that Inzamam has a sore back and that's the reason
why he's not come out to bat
90.4 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, and again a play and a miss at a ball
outside the off
90.5 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the off, pushed to cover
90.6 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone
End of over 91 (4 runs) Pakistan 383/4
Z Khan 20-5-65-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 85* (84b 11x4 3x6) Abdul Razzaq 4* (6b 1x4)
Now Afridi is on strike
Pathan partners Zaheer on the second morning
91.1 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, two runs, full and on the pads, swinging
in late, Afridi looks to work to leg and closes the face of the
bat, the ball spears off the leading edge over cover
91.2 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, one run, pushed to mid-on for a single
91.3 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, pushed to cover
91.4 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, fullish and outside the off,
steered down to third-man for a single
91.5 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, good length ball outside the off,
Afridi crashes this one over point for another boundary that takes
him into the 90s
91.6 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, bye: one run, full and outside the off,
Afridi has a big slash and misses, the keeper fumbles it and
there's a bye taken
End of over 92 (9 runs) Pakistan 392/4
IK Pathan 12-1-78-0 (1nb) - Golf Course End
Shahid Afridi 92* (88b 12x4 3x6) Abdul Razzaq 5* (8b 1x4)
92.1 Khan to Shahid Afridi, one run, on th epads and full, clipped down
to fine-leg for a single
92.2 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and quite straight, defended to
the leg side
92.3 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone
92.4 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, pushed to mid off for a quick single
92.5 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone
92.6 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover
End of over 93 (2 runs) Pakistan 394/4
Z Khan 21-5-67-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 6* (11b 1x4) Shahid Afridi 93* (91b 12x4 3x6)
93.1 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the off, driven back to
the bowler
93.2 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone
93.3 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left well alone
93.4 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, pushed to cover
93.5 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, left well alone outside the off
93.6 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, bye: one run, short of a good length and
outside the off, the ball bounces awkwardly, twice before reaching
Dhoni and a bye is conceded
End of over 94 (1 run, maiden) Pakistan 395/4
IK Pathan 13-2-78-0 (1nb) - Golf Course End
Abdul Razzaq 6* (17b 1x4) Shahid Afridi 93* (91b 12x4 3x6)
94.1 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run
94.2 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and very straight, a hint of
swing, driven to mid-off
94.3 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run
94.4 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just short of a good length and
slanting away from the right-handed Razzaq who leaves the ball
well alone
94.5 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, driven to cover
94.6 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, round the wicket comes Zaheer, full
and on the off, driven to mid off
End of over 95 (maiden) Pakistan 395/4
Z Khan 22-6-67-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 93* (91b 12x4 3x6) Abdul Razzaq 6* (23b 1x4)
95.1 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, no run, swing and a miss outside the off
95.2 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, no run
95.3 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, short of a good length and on the
off, driven on the up over deep mid off for a boundary. The ball
was not there for the drive and yet Afridi hit it well enough to
beat the infield
95.4 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, played at and missed
95.5 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, SIX, short and outside the off, pulled
magnificently to midwicket to bring up an immensely entertaining
hundred! Well played Shahid Afridi!
95.6 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, one run, driven to cover for a single
End of over 96 (11 runs) Pakistan 406/4
IK Pathan 14-2-89-0 (1nb) - Golf Course End
Shahid Afridi 104* (97b 13x4 4x6) Abdul Razzaq 6* (23b 1x4)
96.1 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, Afridi leaves that laone
96.2 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, slower ball well down the leg side,
flick played and missed
96.3 Khan to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, good length ball outside the off,
inside edge beats the keeper and runs down to the fine-leg
boundary
96.4 Khan to Shahid Afridi, one run, pushed wide of cover for a single
96.5 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone
96.6 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, punched off the back foot to cover
End of over 97 (5 runs) Pakistan 411/4
Z Khan 23-6-72-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 109* (101b 14x4 4x6) Abdul Razzaq 6* (25b 1x4)
97.1 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, no run, good length delivery outside the
off, left well alone to the keeper
97.2 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, one run, short one outside the off, Afridi
drags that from well outside off to midwicket
97.3 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and outside the off, angling
away, left alone
97.4 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and far outside the off stump,
left well alone to the keeper
97.5 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, glided to third-man for a single
97.6 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and far outside the off,
easily left alone
End of over 98 (2 runs) Pakistan 413/4
IK Pathan 15-2-91-0 (1nb) - Golf Course End
Abdul Razzaq 7* (28b 1x4) Shahid Afridi 110* (104b 14x4 4x6)
98.1 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, driven off the back foot to cover
98.2 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, pushed just wide of mid-off for a
single that gets Afridi on strike
98.3 Khan to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, fullish and outside the off Afridi
pokes at it outside the off and edges, the ball falls in front of
the keeper and bounces past slip for four
98.4 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run
98.5 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, defended back down the pitch
98.6 Khan to Shahid Afridi, wide: no run, short ball banged in down the
leg side, called a wide
98.6 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and very straight, driven back
to the bowler
End of over 99 (6 runs) Pakistan 419/4
Z Khan 24-6-78-1 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 8* (30b 1x4) Shahid Afridi 114* (108b 15x4 4x6)
99.1 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone
99.2 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left well alone again
99.3 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, slashed at and missed
99.4 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run
99.5 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run
99.6 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, good length ball outside the off,
slanting away from the right-hander, left alone
End of over 100 (maiden) Pakistan 419/4
IK Pathan 16-3-91-0 (1nb) - Golf Course End
Shahid Afridi 114* (108b 15x4 4x6) Abdul Razzaq 8* (36b 1x4)
100.1 Khan to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, short and outside the off, that ball
just does not get up and Afridi pulls with fierce power in front
of midwicket!
100.2 Khan to Shahid Afridi, SIX, another short one, this one is mis-hit.
Afridi can't quite get hold of it, but that has gone far back into
the stands! Such power! This is awesome hitting
100.3 Khan to Shahid Afridi, two runs, full and outside the off, driven
through cover
100.4 Khan to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, another short one, the result is quite
simple, a vicious Afridi pull to the square-leg boundary
100.5 Khan to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, and another! Sliughtly short and
outside the off, Afridi pulls this one in front of midwicket for
another boundary!
100.6 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and on the stumps, slower ball,
inside edge to the leg side
End of over 101 (20 runs) Pakistan 439/4
Z Khan 25-6-98-1 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 8* (36b 1x4) Shahid Afridi 134* (114b 18x4 5x6)
101.1 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, good length ball outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
101.2 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, angling away, left alone
101.3 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the off, a hint of
swing in, driven compactly to mid off
101.4 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, Razzaq patiently leaves the ball alone
101.5 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, this one is on the stumps and full,
pushed to cover
101.6 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and outside the off stump,
played at and missed
End of over 102 (maiden) Pakistan 439/4
IK Pathan 17-4-91-0 (1nb) - Golf Course End
Shahid Afridi 134* (114b 18x4 5x6) Abdul Razzaq 8* (42b 1x4)
Kumble comes back into the attack
102.1 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, one run, single taken to cover off the
first ball of a new Kumble spell
102.2 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, driven on the up to mid off
102.3 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, flat and quick, just slipping down
leg, defended back down the pitchj
102.4 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and very straight, defended
102.5 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, again quite full and flighted i.
102.6 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run
End of over 103 (1 run) Pakistan 440/4
A Kumble 23-3-93-0 - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 135* (115b 18x4 5x6) Abdul Razzaq 8* (47b 1x4)
103.1 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, no run, good length ball outside the off,
driven to cover
103.2 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and outside the off, Razzaq
leaves it well alone
103.3 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, played at and missed
103.4 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, two runs, Afridi walks across and flicks
through square-leg for a couple
103.5 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, one run, full and outside the off, driven
to cover, Harbhajan fields and throws the ball to the bowler who
fumbles it and gives away the overthrow
103.6 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left well alone
End of over 104 (3 runs) Pakistan 443/4
IK Pathan 18-4-94-0 (1nb) - Golf Course End
Shahid Afridi 138* (120b 18x4 5x6) Abdul Razzaq 8* (48b 1x4)
104.1 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
left well alone to the keeper
104.2 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, SIX, slightly short of a driving length,
does not stop Afridi. Four men on the fence does not prevent him
from hitting this over midwicket, over the stands and out of the
ground! That is a HUGE hit
104.3 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, one run, and the 450 comes up with a
single to cover
104.4 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, short and a bit of width, Razzaq
waits on the ball and plays a delicate cut past slip
104.5 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, very full and on the stumps, driven
back to the bowler
104.6 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the off, defended
End of over 105 (11 runs) Pakistan 454/4
A Kumble 24-3-104-0 - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 145* (123b 18x4 6x6) Abdul Razzaq 12* (51b 2x4)
105.1 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Afridi plays a cross court topspin forehand to the midwicket
fence that would have done Jim Courier proud!
105.2 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, one run, and a single gets Afridi to 150
and the Sunday crowd to their feet!
105.3 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone
105.4 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven through point for a single
105.5 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, down the pitch and bang! bludgeoned
over mid-off for a powerful boundary
105.6 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, two runs, full and on the pads, flicked
through midwicket for a brace
End of over 106 (12 runs) Pakistan 466/4
IK Pathan 19-4-106-0 (1nb) - Golf Course End
Abdul Razzaq 13* (53b 2x4) Shahid Afridi 156* (127b 20x4 6x6)
106.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, down the leg side, good length,
padded to the on side
106.2 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, a bit of bounce, the topspinner,
Razzaq defends carefully
106.3 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, slightly short and outside the off,
cut played and missed
106.4 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, one run
106.5 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, OUT: tossed up and outside the off, Afridi
goes for maximum, heaving energetically towards leg, he gets right
under this one, though, and hits it miles up in the air, Yuvraj
comes in at square-leg and settles under the catch!
Pakistan 467/5, Partnership of 251
Shahid Afridi c Yuvraj Singh b Kumble 156 (128b 20x4 6x6)
Abdul Razzaq 14* (57b 2x4) A Kumble 24.5-3-105-1
End up a supremely entertaining innings from Shahid Afridi - 20
fours and 6 sixes in his 128-ball 156
The batsmen crossed while the catch was taken so it is Razzaq on
strike. The new batsman is Kamran Akmal
106.6 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, one run, turned past forward short-leg for
a single
End of over 107 (2 runs) Pakistan 468/5
A Kumble 25-3-106-1 - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 15* (58b 2x4) Kamran Akmal 0* (0b)
107.1 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and far
outside the off, left well alone
107.2 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and pushed through wide outside
the off,. left alone
107.3 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, wide: no run, full and so far wide outside
the off that it has to be called a wide
107.3 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fullish and outside the off, slanted
away from the bat, played and missed
107.4 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, low full-toss on the stumps, driven
back to the bowler
107.5 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, slashed at and missed
107.6 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone
End of over 108 (1 run) Pakistan 469/5
RP Singh 18-1-78-3 (2w 1nb) - Golf Course End
Kamran Akmal 0* (0b) Abdul Razzaq 15* (64b 2x4)
108.1 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the stumps, played back
down the pitch
108.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, OUT: tossed up and outside the off, Akmal
heaves to the on side but cannot beat Virender Sehwag at
midwicket. another wicket gone!
Pakistan 469/6, Partnership of 2
Kamran Akmal c Sehwag b Kumble 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
Abdul Razzaq 15* (64b 2x4) A Kumble 25.2-3-106-2
Inzamam now comes on, with a runner
108.3 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, (noball) no run, full and on the off,
driven back to the bowler
108.3 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, flat and on the off, driven back
down the pitch
108.4 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, fuller and flat, driven to the
leg side
108.5 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run
108.6 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, googly outside the off, left alone,
that one comes back and almost hits the stumps. Razzaq did not
read that
End of over 109 (2 runs) Pakistan 471/6
A Kumble 26-3-108-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 80* (126b 9x4) Abdul Razzaq 15* (65b 2x4)
109.1 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length and
out6side the off, left well alone
109.2 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length and
out6side the off, left well alone again
109.3 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, outside the off, short of a good
length, eased through cover
109.4 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and very straight this time,
punched to cover
109.5 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, played at and missed outside the off
109.6 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, good length ball outside the off,
driven towards point off the back foot
End of over 110 (1 run) Pakistan 472/6
RP Singh 19-1-79-3 (2w 1nb) - Golf Course End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 81* (129b 9x4) Abdul Razzaq 15* (68b 2x4)
110.1 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight, defended to
the leg side
110.2 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full once more and on the stumps,
played back down the pitch
110.3 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended carefully with the full
face of the bat, Inzamam is well forward in defense
110.4 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, and again, Inzi is rock solid
110.5 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, speared onto the pads, Inzamam
gets down on one knee quickly, and sweeps
110.6 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, too full, a bit of width, driven
magnificently through cover for a boundary
End of over 111 (5 runs) Pakistan 477/6
A Kumble 27-3-113-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 82* (134b 9x4) Abdul Razzaq 19* (69b 3x4)
111.1 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, punched down to mid off
111.2 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off, eased through cover for a single
111.3 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short and outside the off, slanting
away, slashed at and missed
111.4 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, overpitched and drifting onto the
pads, Razzaq moves across well and flicks past a diving midwicket
fielder for a boundary
111.5 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, good length ball outside the off,
slanting away, left well alone
111.6 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, pushed down towards cover point for a single to
end the over
End of over 112 (6 runs) Pakistan 483/6
RP Singh 20-1-85-3 (2w 1nb) - Golf Course End
Abdul Razzaq 24* (73b 4x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 83* (136b 9x4)
112.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, one run, full and quite straight, driven
down to long on
112.2 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, tossed up and n hte off, driven
past the bowler for a single
112.3 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, (noball) no run
112.3 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, flat and on the stumps, quite
quick, defensive shot played, struck on the pad
112.4 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, driven beautifully through cover for
a boundary. Good comeback from Razzaq after that lbw shout
112.5 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, one run
112.6 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, defended back to the bowler
End of over 113 (8 runs) Pakistan 491/6
A Kumble 28-3-121-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 30* (78b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 84* (138b 9x4)
113.1 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, full and straight, driven to cover
for a single
113.2 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and outside the off, driven
to cover
113.3 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone
113.4 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
113.5 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
113.6 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
End of over 114 (1 run) Pakistan 492/6
RP Singh 21-1-86-3 (2w 1nb) - Golf Course End
Abdul Razzaq 31* (79b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 84* (143b 9x4)
114.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and quite straight, tossed up
a bit more, defended back down the pitch
114.2 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, two runs
114.3 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, googly, Razzaq waits on it and
cuts from his stumps past point
114.4 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, one run, full and outside the off, stroked
down to long-off for a single
114.5 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, and again eased down to long-ff
for a couple of risk-free runs
114.6 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, and the Pakistani 500 comes up
off 115 overs with that single to long off
End of over 115 (8 runs) Pakistan 500/6
A Kumble 29-3-129-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 87* (145b 9x4) Abdul Razzaq 36* (83b 5x4)
115.1 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, driven to cover
115.2 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, punched to mid-off
115.3 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and outside the off, driven
hard but straight to mid off
115.4 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, short of a good length, outside
the off, a bit of extra bounce, played at, off the edge past slip
down to third man
115.5 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, good length ball outside the off,
left well alone
115.6 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fullish and outside the off, Razzaq
opens the face of his blade and runs the ball down towards slip
End of over 116 (1 run) Pakistan 501/6
RP Singh 22-1-87-3 (2w 1nb) - Golf Course End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 88* (149b 9x4) Abdul Razzaq 36* (85b 5x4)
116.1 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, SIX, tossed up and a touch short, Inzamam
comes down the pitch and hits that one sweetly into the stands
over long-on!
116.2 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, single pinched to point
116.3 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run
116.4 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run
116.5 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run
116.6 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, one run, drifting onto the pads, single to
fine-leg and Razzaq keeps the strike
End of over 117 (8 runs) Pakistan 509/6
A Kumble 30-3-137-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 37* (89b 5x4) Inzamam-ul-Haq 95* (151b 9x4 1x6)
117.1 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, OUT: just short of a good length and outside
the off, slanting away from Razzaq who cuts and only manages an
edge to the keeper. Dhoni makes no mistake. RP Singh has four
wickets!
Pakistan 509/7, Partnership of 40
Abdul Razzaq c Dhoni b Singh 37 (90b 5x4 0x6)
Inzamam-ul-Haq 95* (151b 9x4 1x6) RP Singh 22.1-1-87-4 (2w 1nb)
117.2 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, fullish and just outside the off,
the angle takes the ball away from Shoaib Akhtar, left alone
117.3 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and just outside the off,
slanted to short third-man
117.4 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, once again quite full and on the
off, driven to cover
117.5 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and on the off stump, driven
with a straight bat towards cover
117.6 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and outside the off, angled to
the slips cordon
End of over 118 (maiden) Pakistan 509/7
RP Singh 23-2-87-4 (2w 1nb) - Golf Course End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 95* (151b 9x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 0* (5b)
118.1 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, from round the stumps, on the
leg, turned through square-leg
118.2 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run
118.3 Kumble to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, punched off the back foot to
long off
118.4 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and outside the off, driven
to cover
118.5 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
back down the pitrch
118.6 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, tossed up and quite straight,
googly, defended carefully
End of over 119 (3 runs) Pakistan 512/7
A Kumble 31-3-140-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 98* (154b 9x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 0* (8b)
119.1 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, slanting away, left well alone to the keeper
119.2 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, punched towards cover
119.3 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and on the off, driven
towards cover with an angled bat
119.4 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left well alone to the keeper
119.5 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and outside the off, driven
to cover
119.6 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and on the off, driven back
down the pitch to the bowler
End of over 120 (maiden) Pakistan 512/7
RP Singh 24-3-87-4 (2w 1nb) - Golf Course End
Shoaib Akhtar 0* (8b) Inzamam-ul-Haq 98* (160b 9x4 1x6)
120.1 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, tossed up and on the off, defended
back down the pitch
120.2 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, googly on the off, a hint of spin
in, Shoaib falls over and defends
120.3 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
driven inside out through cover
120.4 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, flat and straight, played back
down the pitch
120.5 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, on the leg stump, full, defended
to the leg side
120.6 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, another googly, slower through the
air, defended back down the pitch
End of over 121 (maiden) Pakistan 512/7
A Kumble 32-4-140-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 98* (160b 9x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 0* (14b)
121.1 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, one-handed cut to Yuvraj at cover-point
121.2 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, overpitched and on the pads,
Inzamam flicks through midwicket for a brace that brings up a
well-crafted hundred. That is hundred No. 25 for Inzamam!
121.3 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, punched to cover
121.4 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, punched to cover
121.5 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and on the off, punched to
mid-off
121.6 Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut hard but straight to cover
End of over 122 (2 runs) Pakistan 514/7
RP Singh 25-3-89-4 (2w 1nb) - Golf Course End
Shoaib Akhtar 0* (14b) Inzamam-ul-Haq 100* (166b 9x4 1x6)
Harbhajan back in the attack
122.1 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, tossed up and outside the
off, defended back down the pitch
122.2 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, defended back down the pitch to the bowler
122.3 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, tossed up and outside the
off, defended towards cover
122.4 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, bye: one run
122.5 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, overpitched and on the
pads, worked through midwicket for a single
122.6 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, tossed up and on the
stumps, driven back down the pitch
End of over 123 (2 runs) Pakistan 516/7
Harbhajan Singh 22-1-76-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 101* (167b 9x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 0* (19b)
This should be the last over before lunch on the second day
123.1 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone to the keeper
123.2 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and straight, played back down
the pitch to the bowler
123.3 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, driven well but straight to mid off
123.4 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven off the back foot to cover
123.5 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, driven off the back foot to cover
123.6 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut down to the slip cordon and that is lunch on the second
day!
End of over 124 (maiden) Pakistan 516/7
Z Khan 26-7-98-1 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
Shoaib Akhtar 0* (19b) Inzamam-ul-Haq 101* (173b 9x4 1x6)
Pakistan have motored along to 516 for 7 on the back of a brilliant
156 from Afridi and a composed 101 not out from Inzamam
We'll be back with all the action from the second session in about
40 minutes at 1255 Pakistan time/1325 India time
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Match State: Lunch - Day 2
124.1 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, quick and flat delivery
from Harbhajn to start proceedings after lunch, Akhtar puts his
foot forward and defends it
124.2 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, SIX, tossed up delivery, and its
duly sent into the stands, Akhtar plants his frontfoot outside the
line off the off stump and plays the slog sweep, clears the stands
and falls into the open spaces behind the stands
Play held up as the Umpires call on the reserve umpire to provide a
replacement ball
124.3 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, defended off the
frontfoot, defended past the man at forward short leg
124.4 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, Doosra from Harbhajna
Singh, Shoaib Akhtar shuffles and plays it awakwardly
124.5 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, tossed up this time
around, and Akhtar defends off the frontfoot, offering the full
face of the bat
124.6 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, pitching on the off and
turning into Akhtar, defends to the left of the man at forward
short leg
End of over 125 (6 runs) Pakistan 522/7
Harbhajan Singh 23-1-82-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 101* (173b 9x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 6* (25b 1x6)
Zaheer Khan will continue from the Golf Course end
125.1 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full delivery outside off and
angling further away, Inzamam doesnt move his feet much, drives
with his bat away from his body, ball is in the air for just a
while but falls short of Tendulkar at cover
125.2 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, this time Inzamam moves his foot
forward and gets to the pitch of the ball, and drives nicely to
cover
125.3 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, two runs, good length delivery from Zaheer,
but Inzamam decides to hit it through mid-on, clears the fielder
at mid-on, but doesnt time it as well as he would have liked, ball
came off the bottom half of hte bat
125.4 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, wide delivery outside off, Inzamam
goes after it, and cuts it past the man at gully
125.5 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and on the off, driven hard to
cover
125.6 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, low full toss outside the opff,
patted to cover
End of over 126 (6 runs) Pakistan 528/7
Z Khan 27-7-104-1 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
Shoaib Akhtar 6* (25b 1x6) Inzamam-ul-Haq 107* (179b 10x4 1x6)
126.1 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short one on the off,
this one keeps a bit low, chopped back to the bowler
126.2 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run
126.3 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, flat and on the off, a
bit of spin, defended carefully
126.4 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and straight,
speared in on the pads, defended
126.5 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, FOUR, doosra, outside the off,
Shoaib pokes at it, this one goes off the edge and beats keeper
and slip and runs away for four
126.6 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, FOUR, more convincing this time,
driven back past the bowler, beats mid off and runs away for four
End of over 127 (8 runs) Pakistan 536/7
Harbhajan Singh 24-1-90-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 107* (179b 10x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 14* (31b 2x4 1x6)
127.1 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, punched to cover
127.2 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run
127.3 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, one run, fullish and outside the off, driven
down to third man with the outside half of the bat
127.4 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
cover
127.5 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, slower ball attempted, ends up as a
leg stump full toss, smacked away through square-leg for four
127.6 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short and a bit of width, cut down
to gully
End of over 128 (6 runs) Pakistan 542/7
Z Khan 28-7-110-1 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
Shoaib Akhtar 15* (32b 2x4 1x6) Inzamam-ul-Haq 112* (184b 11x4 1x6)
128.1 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, tossed up and on the
stumps, driven back to the bowler
128.2 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, (noball) one run
128.2 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, full and on the pads,
driven down to long on
128.3 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, SIX, Shoaib winds up and lets it
go! Massive heave into the stands at midwicket
128.4 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, one run, flatter and on the pads,
whipped down to square-leg
128.5 Harbhajan Singh to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run, flicked down to fine
leg for another single
128.6 Harbhajan Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, doosra on the stumps,
played back down the pitch
End of over 129 (11 runs) Pakistan 553/7
Harbhajan Singh 25-1-101-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 114* (186b 11x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 23* (37b 2x4 2x6)
129.1 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length outside the
off, played at and missed
129.2 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, one run
129.3 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, one run, full and on the pads, played at and
missed, off the pads an dperhaps the edge down to third man
129.4 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, driven to mid on
129.5 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, FOUR, overpitched and far outside the off,
Inzamam transfers weight perfectly and slams the ball to the
cover-point fence
129.6 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, punched to cover
End of over 130 (6 runs) Pakistan 559/7
Z Khan 29-7-116-1 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
Shoaib Akhtar 24* (38b 2x4 2x6) Inzamam-ul-Haq 119* (191b 12x4 1x6)
130.1 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run
130.2 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, FOUR, tossed up, on the leg stump, googly,
big heave, off the inside edge past the stumps
130.3 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Shoaib waits nicely on the ball and plays a delicate late cut
past slip
130.4 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and straight, blocked
130.5 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, driven hard but straight back to
the bowler
130.6 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and straight, pushed back to
Kumble
End of over 131 (8 runs) Pakistan 567/7
A Kumble 33-4-148-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Inzamam-ul-Haq 119* (191b 12x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 32* (44b 4x4 2x6)
131.1 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, punched to cover
131.2 Khan to Inzamam-ul-Haq, OUT: just short of a good length an d on
the off, angling in and reversing away. Inzamam is squared up and
can only manage an edge to the keeper. That is a top ball from
Zaheer Khan!
Pakistan 567/8, Partnership of 58
Inzamam-ul-Haq c Dhoni b Khan 119 (193b 12x4 1x6)
Shoaib Akhtar 32* (44b 4x4 2x6) Z Khan 29.2-7-116-2 (1w 3nb)
Mohammad Asif is the new batsman
131.3 Khan to Mohammad Asif, one run, full and outside the off, steered
to third man
131.4 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, SIX, Shoaib tees off! That is full and
straight and Shoaib slams it over long off. That is another big
hit
131.5 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length and on the
off from round the stumps, defended
131.6 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, one run, pushed to long off
End of over 132 (8 runs) Pakistan 575/8
Z Khan 30-7-124-2 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
Shoaib Akhtar 39* (47b 4x4 3x6) Mohammad Asif 1* (1b)
132.1 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short and a bit of width outside
the off, cut played and missed
132.2 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, one run, easy single down to long off
132.3 Kumble to Mohammad Asif, no run
132.4 Kumble to Mohammad Asif, no run
132.5 Kumble to Mohammad Asif, no run, full and on the off, spinning in,
defended back down the pitch
132.6 Kumble to Mohammad Asif, no run, full and very straight, blocked
carefully
End of over 133 (1 run) Pakistan 576/8
A Kumble 34-4-149-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Shoaib Akhtar 40* (49b 4x4 3x6) Mohammad Asif 1* (5b)
133.1 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, defended back down the pitch
133.2 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, FOUR, good length ball on the off, driven
back past mid-on
133.3 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, two runs, low full toss outside the off,
attempted yorker, driven back past the bowler
133.4 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, one run, another full toss, crunching cover
drive to the man on the fence
133.5 Khan to Mohammad Asif, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left well alone
133.6 Khan to Mohammad Asif, one run
End of over 134 (8 runs) Pakistan 584/8
Z Khan 31-7-132-2 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
Mohammad Asif 2* (7b) Shoaib Akhtar 47* (53b 5x4 3x6)
134.1 Kumble to Mohammad Asif, no run, played to point
134.2 Kumble to Mohammad Asif, no run, played to point again
134.3 Kumble to Mohammad Asif, no run, driven to the bowler
134.4 Kumble to Mohammad Asif, no run, full toss on the stump, Asif
flicks down onto his boot and straight to forward short leg! That
is out but Koertzen does not agree and doesn't even consult the
third umpire
134.5 Kumble to Mohammad Asif, no run
134.6 Kumble to Mohammad Asif, no run
End of over 135 (maiden) Pakistan 584/8
A Kumble 35-5-149-2 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Shoaib Akhtar 47* (53b 5x4 3x6) Mohammad Asif 2* (13b)
135.1 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, OUT: good length ball outside the off,
Shoaib goes for a big hit but only manages to hole out to long
off. End of a bright cameo from Akhtar
Pakistan 584/9, Partnership of 17
Shoaib Akhtar c Harbhajan Singh b Khan 47 (54b 5x4 3x6)
Mohammad Asif 2* (13b) Z Khan 31.1-7-132-3 (1w 3nb)
135.2 Khan to Mohammad Asif, no run
135.3 Khan to Mohammad Asif, two runs, fullish and slanted onto the pads,
edged onto pad, the ball runs down to fine-leg
135.4 Khan to Mohammad Asif, no run
135.5 Khan to Mohammad Asif, one run
135.6 Khan to Danish Kaneria, no run
End of over 136 (3 runs) Pakistan 587/9
Z Khan 32-7-135-3 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
Mohammad Asif 5* (17b) Danish Kaneria 0* (1b)
136.1 Kumble to Mohammad Asif, one run
136.2 Kumble to Danish Kaneria, OUT: quick and bang on target. Kaneria
misses and Kumble strikes!
Pakistan 588/10, Partnership of 4
Danish Kaneria b Kumble 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
Mohammad Asif 6* (18b) A Kumble 35.2-5-150-3 (2nb)
Pakistan have ended on an imposing 588
That's the end of the Pakistan innings
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Match State: Innings Break
The players are back on the field and play is about to get under
way again
It's Dravid and Sehwag to open
Shoaib Akhtar has the new ball
0.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, FOUR, short and a bit of width, Sehwag and
India are under way with a crashing square-cut past point!
0.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, FOUR, full and outside the off, flashed
hard at, the ball flies past the slip cordon and beats third man
0.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run, full and straight, flick played
and missed, rapped on the pad
0.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run
0.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run, full and quite straight, driven to
mid on'
0.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run
End of over 1 (8 runs) India 8/0 (trail by 580 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 1-0-8-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 0* (0b) V Sehwag 8* (6b 2x4)
Asif to bowl to Dravid
1.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and on the
pads, flicked to square-leg
1.2 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, left
well alone to the keeper
1.3 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, Dravid
loves it there, flicked beautifully through square-leg to get off
the mark
1.4 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, just short of a driving length,
outside the off, Dravid is beaten all ends up, edged but it does
not carry to the keeper. Top ball that!
1.5 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, fuller and on the off, defended
back down the pitch
1.6 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, good length ball on the off,
driven to cover
End of over 2 (4 runs) India 12/0 (trail by 576 runs)
Mohammad Asif 1-0-4-0 - Golf Course End
V Sehwag 8* (6b 2x4) R Dravid 4* (6b 1x4)
2.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run, full and wide outside the off, a
hint of away swing, left alone to the keeper
2.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run, good length ball outside the off,
shaping away, left well alone
2.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run, full and outside the off, that one
swings in a touch, left alone to the keeper
2.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, FOUR, full and outside the off, driven
powerfully to cover where a misfield lets the ball run away
2.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run, short and a bit of width, Sehwag
cuts hard but straight to Imran Farhat at first slip, he is
fielding in place of Inzamam, catch floored! That is a sitter!
Could that be costly?
2.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run
End of over 3 (4 runs) India 16/0 (trail by 572 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 2-0-12-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 4* (6b 1x4) V Sehwag 12* (12b 3x4)
3.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, left
well alone
3.2 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, good length ball on the off,
defended towards cover
3.3 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone
3.4 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full and straight, driven back
down the pitch
3.5 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, good length ball on the off, this
pone comes in, defended to the leg side
3.6 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, Dravid leaves it well alone
End of over 4 (maiden) India 16/0 (trail by 572 runs)
Mohammad Asif 2-1-4-0 - Golf Course End
V Sehwag 12* (12b 3x4) R Dravid 4* (12b 1x4)
4.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
clipped through the on side for a single
4.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, short one banged in outside off,
Dravid watches it carefully and leaves outside off
4.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, one run, attempted yorker on the pads,
clipped to short midwicket where Kaneria misfields and a single is
stolen
4.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, played at and missed
4.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run, full and on the off, punched
towards cover
4.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run, fullish and outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
End of over 5 (2 runs) India 18/0 (trail by 570 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 3-0-14-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 5* (14b 1x4) V Sehwag 13* (16b 3x4)
5.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, one run
5.2 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, no run, full and outside the off, driven
to cover
5.3 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, punched off the back foot to the bowler
5.4 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, FOUR, short and a bit of width, cut hard
but straight to point where Razzaq misfields and lets the ball run
away for four. Second piece of sloppy fielding by Razzaq
5.5 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, no run, full and on the off, driven to
mid-off
5.6 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven to mid-on
End of over 6 (5 runs) India 23/0 (trail by 565 runs)
Mohammad Asif 3-1-9-0 - Golf Course End
R Dravid 6* (15b 1x4) V Sehwag 17* (21b 4x4)
6.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, left alone outside off
6.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, full and quick, on the stumps,
defended towardxs cover
6.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run
6.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, drifting down leg, off the pads to
the on side
6.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off stump,
left alone
6.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left well alone
End of over 7 (maiden) India 23/0 (trail by 565 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 4-1-14-0 - Pavilion End
V Sehwag 17* (21b 4x4) R Dravid 6* (21b 1x4)
7.1 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, FOUR, good length ball outside the off,
driven inside out through cover in style
7.2 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, no run, full and on the off, driven back
to the bowler
7.3 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, no run, full and outside the off, driven
to cover
7.4 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, no run, once again quite full, on the
stumps, driven back to the bowler
7.5 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, one run, again full, again outside the
off, again driven wards cover, and again misfielded, this time it
is Kaneria who lets the single go
7.6 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, straight, angling in with the arm,
defended back down the pitch
End of over 8 (5 runs) India 28/0 (trail by 560 runs)
Mohammad Asif 4-1-14-0 - Golf Course End
V Sehwag 22* (26b 5x4) R Dravid 6* (22b 1x4)
8.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, two runs, short of a length and on the
pads, worked through the on side for a brace
8.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, two runs, inside edge onto pad and through
the leg side
8.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run, quick one outside the off, a bit
of low bounce, swing and a miss from Sehwag
8.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run, full and outside the off, driven
well but straight to the man at cover
8.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, FOUR, just short of a good length but
plenty of room outside the off, Sehwag frees his arms and drives
magnificently on the up through cover
8.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, Sehwag sways inside the line of the ball and lets it go
through to the keeper
End of over 9 (8 runs) India 36/0 (trail by 552 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 5-1-22-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 6* (22b 1x4) V Sehwag 30* (32b 6x4)
9.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, one run, full and outside the off, Dravid
reaches for it and fetches it, flicking wristily through square
leg
9.2 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, no run, full and on the off, driven hard
to mid off
9.3 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, no run, fullish and outside the off,
another free-flowing drive, straight to cover
9.4 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, no run, short one banged in, down leg,
left alone with ease
9.5 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, no run, short of a length and down the leg
side, left alone
9.6 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, no run, and another one down the leg side,
pull played and missed, through to the keeper
End of over 10 (1 run) India 37/0 (trail by 551 runs)
Mohammad Asif 5-1-15-0 - Golf Course End
R Dravid 7* (23b 1x4) V Sehwag 30* (37b 6x4)
This should be the last over before tea
10.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, driven to
mid-off
10.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, one run, short of a good length and on the
off, played down to the off side for a single
10.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, worked to the on side
10.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run, short quick one, that climbs quite
a bit, Sehwag watches carefully and decides not to play a stroke
10.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, punched wide of mid off
10.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, slower ball on the off, defended
back down the pitch and that is tea on the second day
End of over 11 (2 runs) India 39/0 (trail by 549 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 6-1-24-0 - Pavilion End
V Sehwag 31* (40b 6x4) R Dravid 8* (26b 1x4)
The players will go off for about 20 minutes
Do join us for the action from the final session at 1515 Pakistan
time/1545 India time
Till then this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off
Match State: Tea - Day 2
Welcome back to the cricket. The final session begins now as play
gets under way
It's Abdul Razzaq to bowl
11.1 Abdul Razzaq to Sehwag, no run, driven to mid off
11.2 Abdul Razzaq to Sehwag, no run
11.3 Abdul Razzaq to Sehwag, OUT: short and straight outside the off,
Sehwag looks to drive off the back foot but can only edge straight
to Imran Farhat who makes no mistake this time! Big wicket for
Pakistan
India 39/1, Partnership of 39
V Sehwag c sub (Imran Farhat) b Abdul Razzaq 31 (43b 6x4 0x6)
R Dravid 8* (26b 1x4) Abdul Razzaq 0.3-0-0-1
Abdul Razzaq has struck a crucial blow in his very first over
Laxman is the new batsman
11.4 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, fullish and outside the off, left
alone
11.5 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run
11.6 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, (noball) no run, short of a good length and
on the stumps, angling in, defended back down the pitch
11.6 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, and end of a wicket-taking over.
Good start for Razzaq
End of over 12 (1 run) India 40/1 (trail by 548 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 1-0-1-1 (1nb) - Golf Course End
R Dravid 8* (26b 1x4) VVS Laxman 0* (4b)
12.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, fullish and on the off, driven
back down the pitch, Asif bends to field, the ball goes off his
hand to the stumps but Laxman is in at the non-striker's end
12.2 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, (noball) one run, pushed wide of cover for
a single
12.2 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run
12.3 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, full and on the off, driven well
but straight to mid off
12.4 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, tentative prod to a ball outside
the off, just past the edge
12.5 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, coming in a touch after pitching, defended carefully
12.6 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, full and on the off, defended
confidently towards cover
End of over 13 (2 runs) India 42/1 (trail by 546 runs)
Mohammad Asif 6-1-17-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 9* (28b 1x4) VVS Laxman 0* (9b)
13.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended to the leg side
13.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, (noball) no run, full and straight, punched
to mid-on
13.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, short one banged in, ducked easily
under
13.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Dravid cuts well to cover, Mohammad Yousuf fields and has a
shy at the stumps at the bowler's end. He misses and it's four
overthrows. Laxman would've been gone if that hit!
13.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, FOUR, good length ball on hte stumps,
Dravid comes forward, reaches for it and drives through mid-on
13.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run
13.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended to the on side
End of over 14 (9 runs) India 51/1 (trail by 537 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 2-0-10-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 0* (9b) R Dravid 17* (35b 3x4)
14.1 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, (noball) no run, full and outside the off
stump, left well alone to the keeper
14.1 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, punched to cover
14.2 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, full and on the off, Laxman gets
well behind the line of the ball and defends
14.3 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, worked to the on side
14.4 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, FOUR, good length ball outside the off,
driven magnificently through cover. That is classic Laxman!
14.5 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone
14.6 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, slightly fuller and outside the
off, Laxman feels for that and is lucky not to edge to the keeper
End of over 15 (5 runs) India 56/1 (trail by 532 runs)
Mohammad Asif 7-1-22-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 17* (35b 3x4) VVS Laxman 4* (16b 1x4)
15.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, driven to the
on side
15.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, punched off the back foot with a straight bat to mid-off
15.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run
15.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, FOUR, terrific off drive from Dravid, the
position is good and the timing better, the ball races past mid
off
15.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, driven back to the bowler
15.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, one run
End of over 16 (5 runs) India 61/1 (trail by 527 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 3-0-15-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
R Dravid 22* (41b 4x4) VVS Laxman 4* (16b 1x4)
16.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, one run, single pinched to mid-on
16.2 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, two runs, full and outside the off, driven
through cover with an angled bat
16.3 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, left alone to the keeper
16.4 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run
16.5 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run
16.6 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run
End of over 17 (3 runs) India 64/1 (trail by 524 runs)
Mohammad Asif 8-1-25-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 23* (42b 4x4) VVS Laxman 6* (21b 1x4)
17.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, driven to
cover
17.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven on the up to cover
17.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, punched off the back foot to mid off
17.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, FOUR, full and on the off, Dravid takes
that from the off side, wristily turns the ball through midwicket
17.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run
17.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, full and on the stumps, whipped to
midwicket
End of over 18 (4 runs) India 68/1 (trail by 520 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 4-0-19-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 6* (21b 1x4) R Dravid 27* (48b 5x4)
Danish Kaneria comes into the attack
18.1 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, one run, flat and down the leg side to
begin, Laxman flicks wewll to fine-leg and picks up a single
18.2 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, FOUR, well flighted and outside the off,
Dravid sees that very early, gets his front foot down the pitch
and drives inside out and through cover for a boundary. That is a
brilliant shot!
18.3 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, slightly shorter and on the off,
just a hint of turn for Kaneria, Dravid watches the ball carefully
onto the bat, covers the line and defends
18.4 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, tossed up and drifting onto the
leg stump with the arm action, driven hard but not past the
fielder at mid-on
18.5 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, one run, too full, slipping down the leg
side, Dravid closes the face of the bat and glides the ball down
to fine-leg for a single
18.6 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, flatter and on the off, Laxman is
watchful in defense, sizing up Kaneria here
End of over 19 (6 runs) India 74/1 (trail by 514 runs)
Danish Kaneria 1-0-6-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 32* (52b 6x4) VVS Laxman 7* (23b 1x4)
Decent first over from Kaneria. It was a high-quality shot rather
than a loose ball that cost him the boundary
19.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, short ball banged in, this one
drifts down leg, Dravid shapes to pull but dows not make contact.
The ball goes past glove and there is a stifled shout for the
catch behind
19.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, one run, fuller this time and on hte
stumps, Dravid moves across his stumps and works the ball wide of
mid-on for a single that puts Laxman on strike
19.3 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, full and straight, just a hint of
inswing from Abdul Razzaq, Laxman plays late, and dead straight,
defending with bat held close to pad
19.4 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, short one banged in again, this one
does not really get up very high but Laxman is still content to
duck under the ball. There are two fielders out on the leg side
for the hook
19.5 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, FOUR, short of a good length and just
enough width outside the off for Laxman to rock back, transfer his
weight onto the back foot and cut beautifully to the third-man
boundary
19.6 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, fuller this time, Razzaq
overcompensating for that last delivery that went for four, Laxman
drives well but cannot beat the fielder at cover
End of over 20 (5 runs) India 79/1 (trail by 509 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 5-0-24-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
R Dravid 33* (54b 6x4) VVS Laxman 11* (27b 2x4)
20.1 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
driven well but not past the fielder at gully
20.2 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, big spinning legbreak on the off
stump, Dravid picks it and leaves the ball well alone as it dips,
bounces and turns past the stumps
Dravid certainly having no trouble picking Kaneria's legbreaks and
googlies
20.3 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, flatter this time and on the
stumps, defended watchfully back to the bowler
20.4 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
Dravid leans forwards and strokes the ball just past the bowler
but turns down the offer of a single
20.5 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, flat this time and Dravid is
happy to stay in his crease and defend
20.6 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, one run, short of a length and outside
the off stump, Dravid rocks back and cuts nicely, the ball goes
all along the ground past cover to the man in the deep. Just a
single and Dravid keeps strike
End of over 21 (1 run) India 80/1 (trail by 508 runs)
Danish Kaneria 2-0-7-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 34* (60b 6x4) VVS Laxman 11* (27b 2x4)
21.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, one run, very full, very straight, Dravid
walks across his stumps, gets bat around front pad well and flicks
wide of mid-on for a single
21.2 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, short of a length and a touch
outside the off stump, Laxman stands up on tip-toe and drops the
ball down to his feet with a defensive shot played with the
softest of hands
21.3 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, two runs, Laxman works this one through
midwicket for a couple
21.4 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, full and on the stumps, Laxman
punches with a straight bat, the ball rolls back down towards mid-
on
21.5 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, short one sent down outside the off
stum,p, Laxman gets into position to hook but bails out of the
shot at the last moment as the ball bounces a bit more than
expected
21.6 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, fuller and on the stumps, Laxman
plants his left foot forward and drives well to the fielder at mid
off
End of over 22 (3 runs) India 83/1 (trail by 505 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 6-0-27-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
R Dravid 35* (61b 6x4) VVS Laxman 13* (32b 2x4)
22.1 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, driven
to cover with an angled bat
22.2 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, one run, down the leg side and full,
worked through the on side for a single
22.3 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, full and far wide of off stump,
Laxman has to reach for that and drive to point
22.4 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, slightly tighter loop, on the
stumps, a bit of turn, defended towards cover
22.5 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, short and very wide, Laxman is
not tempted in the least and leaves that well alone
22.6 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, googly on the off stump, turns in
a fraction, defended back down the pitch
End of over 23 (1 run) India 84/1 (trail by 504 runs)
Danish Kaneria 3-0-8-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 36* (63b 6x4) VVS Laxman 13* (36b 2x4)
23.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, short one banged in outside the
off, Dravid sees it very early and ducks under, allowing the ball
to sail through harmlessly to the keeper
23.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, full and on the off stump, no
movement in the air or off the wicket, driven to mid-off with the
full face of the bat
23.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, legbye: one run, short one banged in,
Dravid just stands up and takes the ball on the thigh pad as it
slips down leg, Dravid sets off for a leg bye and Rudi Koertzen
gives it, even though Dravid was neither attempting a stroke nor
taking evasive action
23.4 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, one run, just short of a good length and on
the leg stump, Laxman shifts weight onto the back foot and clips
the ball to the leg side for a single
23.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, driven to mid on with the full face
of the bat
23.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, another short one, this one goes
down the leg side, Dravid ducks and that's the end of the over
End of over 24 (2 runs) India 86/1 (trail by 502 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 7-0-28-1 (2nb) - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 14* (37b 2x4) R Dravid 36* (68b 6x4)
Shoaib Akhtar back in the attack
24.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, short one banged in outside the
off stump, Shoaib loosening up with that bouncer, left alone with
ease
24.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, good length ball outside the off
stump, Laxman watches the ball carefully but decides not to play a
stroke
24.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, chopped down towards the point region
24.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, very full, very straight, that is
well bowled, quick ball that, Laxman is late on the shot and is
lucky to get an inside edge before the ball hits the pad. Saved!
Would have been dead in the water had it not been for that edge!
24.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, another one on the stumps, driven
to cover with some confidence
24.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, slower ball, full toss on the off,
Laxman defends carefully towards the off side
End of over 25 (maiden) India 86/1 (trail by 502 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 7-2-24-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 36* (68b 6x4) VVS Laxman 14* (43b 2x4)
25.1 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, one run, full and on the pads, worked
down to fine-leg for a single
25.2 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, two runs, on the leg stump and full,
flicked across the line through the on side for a brace
25.3 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, FOUR, short and a bit of width, Laxman
cuts past slip, Mohammad Asif gives chase but can only escort the
ball to the ropes
25.4 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, tossed up and pushed through a
bit fuller, defended towards cover
25.5 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, one run, steered down towards third man
for another single
25.6 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, one run, flatter this time and just going
down leg, Dravid turns the ball through square-leg for a single
and keeps the strike
End of over 26 (9 runs) India 95/1 (trail by 493 runs)
Danish Kaneria 4-0-17-0 - Golf Course End
R Dravid 38* (70b 6x4) VVS Laxman 21* (47b 3x4)
26.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
back down the pitch
26.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, just dragged down a touch shorter,
Dravid gets behind the line and blocks with caition
26.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, short one banged in, Dravid sees
it coming and ducks well under it
26.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, full and straight, Dravid defends
towards the cover region, that is quite quick, good effort from
Shoaib late in the day
26.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, full and very quick, Dravid stands
tall and defends to the on side
26.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, Dravid stands tall and defends
End of over 27 (maiden) India 95/1 (trail by 493 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 8-3-24-0 - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 21* (47b 3x4) R Dravid 38* (76b 6x4)
27.1 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
driven well to cover
27.2 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and
on the off, defended down towards point
27.3 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, flat and on the stumps, whipped
through midwicket for a single
27.4 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, one run, tossed up a bit more and on the
stumps, whipped through midwicket for a single
27.5 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, full and straight, Dravid defends
back down the pitch
27.6 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run
End of over 28 (1 run) India 96/1 (trail by 492 runs)
Danish Kaneria 5-0-18-0 - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 22* (51b 3x4) R Dravid 38* (78b 6x4)
28.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, one run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, played down to the on side for a single
28.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, short one banged in outside the
off stump, Dravid sways inside the line and lets it go through to
the keeper
28.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, a hint of
reverse swing in to the batsman, defended back down the pitch with
a straight bat
28.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, FOUR, full and outside the off, Dravid
leans into the line of the ball and drives through cover. That was
the slower ball but Dravid picked it well and sent it on its way
28.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, short one banged in to follow the
slower one, Dravid moves across to the off side and plays
awkwardly. The ball goes down to the keeper
28.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left well alone to the keeper
End of over 29 (5 runs) India 101/1 (trail by 487 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 9-3-29-0 - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 23* (52b 3x4) R Dravid 42* (83b 7x4)
29.1 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, full and straight, defended back
down the pitch
29.2 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
,driven inside out to cover
29.3 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, flat and on the stumps, played
back down the pitch
29.4 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
carefully
29.5 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, flat and on the off, Laxman comes
forward and defends carefully
29.6 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, full and far outside the off,
pushed to cover
End of over 30 (maiden) India 101/1 (trail by 487 runs)
Danish Kaneria 6-1-18-0 - Golf Course End
R Dravid 42* (83b 7x4) VVS Laxman 23* (58b 3x4)
30.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full and straight, on the stumps,
Dravid defends to thwe off side as Mohammad Asif comes back for a
new spell
30.2 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full and a touch too straight,
flicked to midwicket
30.3 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off stump,
Dravid shoulders arms and leaves that one alone to the keeper
30.4 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid
off with confidence
30.5 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, very full, far outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
30.6 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full, but it's far outside the off
and Dravid will have nothing to do with it. Safely through to the
keeper to end a maiden over for Mohammad Asif
End of over 31 (maiden) India 101/1 (trail by 487 runs)
Mohammad Asif 9-2-25-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 23* (58b 3x4) R Dravid 42* (89b 7x4)
31.1 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, flat, quick, on the stumps,
driven to the on side
31.2 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, flat and on the stumps, Laxman
defends tto the off side
31.3 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run
31.4 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run
31.5 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run
31.6 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run
End of over 32 (maiden) India 101/1 (trail by 487 runs)
Danish Kaneria 7-2-18-0 - Golf Course End
R Dravid 42* (89b 7x4) VVS Laxman 23* (64b 3x4)
32.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, one run, full and on the off, excellent
straight drive, hits the stumps at the bowler's end and bounces
off for a single
32.2 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, just short ofa good length and on
the stunmps, worked to the leg side
32.3 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, FOUR, tossed up a bit more - that's not
flat - Laxman watches the ball carefully and drives square of the
wicket with a flourish! Take that!
32.4 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, very full and very straight,
Laxman waits on the ball and works the ball to the leg side
32.5 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, good length ball outside the off,
driven to cover off the front foot, straight to the fielder
32.6 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, full and far outside the off,
Laxman gets behind the line and pushes to point
End of over 33 (5 runs) India 106/1 (trail by 482 runs)
Mohammad Asif 10-2-30-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 43* (90b 7x4) VVS Laxman 27* (69b 4x4)
33.1 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, flighted and outside the off,
driven to cover
33.2 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, one run, down the leg side this time,
quite full, flicked through midwicket for a aingle
33.3 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, overpitched and on the off,
Laxman flicks wristily and uppishly but wide of mid-on
33.4 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, again Kaneria reverts to the flat
trajectory, Laxman blocks
33.5 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, full and outside the off stump,
eased to cover
33.6 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, flat and on the off, not much
spin on that as it goes on straight, Laxman defends
End of over 34 (1 run) India 107/1 (trail by 481 runs)
Danish Kaneria 8-2-19-0 - Golf Course End
R Dravid 44* (92b 7x4) VVS Laxman 27* (73b 4x4)
34.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, good length ball outside the off
stump, driven to cover
34.2 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full and far outside the off
stump, easily left alone to the keeper
Can't be long before the light is taken. Shadows lengthening.
34.3 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run
34.4 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full and straight, driven to mid-
on off the back foot
34.5 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, low full toss on the off stump,
driven back to the bowler who bends in his followthrough and
fields
34.6 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, rock solid defense to cover to end
the over. Dravid playing for stumps now.
End of over 35 (maiden) India 107/1 (trail by 481 runs)
Mohammad Asif 11-3-30-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 27* (73b 4x4) R Dravid 44* (98b 7x4)
35.1 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, full and outside the off stump,
driven to cover
35.2 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, flatter and on the off, Laxman
defends with great care
35.3 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
to the leg side
35.4 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, one run, worked down to deep backward
square-leg for a single
35.5 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, one run, driven through cover
35.6 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, driven wide of mid-ff, no chance
of a single though
End of over 36 (2 runs) India 109/1 (trail by 479 runs)
Danish Kaneria 9-2-21-0 - Golf Course End
R Dravid 45* (99b 7x4) VVS Laxman 28* (78b 4x4)
Shahid Afridi comes into the attack
36.1 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, one run, full and on the off, driven wide
of cover
36.2 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, full and on the pads, a bit of
drift for Afridi, defended back down the pitch to the on side
36.3 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, flat and outside the off, knocked
to the fielder at silly mid-off
36.4 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, full and on the stumps, driven
back at the bowler, Adfridi deflects the ball onto the stumps but
Dravid is back in his crease
36.5 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, yorker on the stumps, defended
back down the pitch
36.6 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, flat and quick, on the pads,
clipped to short leg
End of over 37 (1 run) India 110/1 (trail by 478 runs)
Shahid Afridi 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 46* (100b 7x4) VVS Laxman 28* (83b 4x4)
And the light has now become too bad to play in
The players walk off as the park as the umpires make the offer of
light
With thjat the second day's play comes to an end
India have replied well - with 110 for 1 in response to Pakistan's
588
See you again with all the action from the third day which begins
tomorrow at 0945 Pakistan time/1015 India time
Till then this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off
Match State: Stumps - Day 2
Hello and welcome to coverage of the second day's play
I beg your pardon, this is, of course, the third day's play
It's Mohammad Asif to start things, with Dravid on strike
37.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, FOUR, loosener, too full and outside the
off, Dravid leans on the shot and drives back past the bowler for
a boundary to get the day's play under way
37.2 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, once again full and on the stumps,
this time Dravid defends back down the pitch
37.3 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, edged down to gully
37.4 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full and on the off stump, Dravid
defends with bat and pad close together
37.5 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, very fuyll, on the stumps, almost
floating in this one, Dravid waits on the ball and defends
37.6 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, once again full and straight,
driven to mid-on
End of over 38 (4 runs) India 114/1 (trail by 474 runs)
Mohammad Asif 12-3-34-0 (2nb) - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 28* (83b 4x4) R Dravid 50* (106b 8x4)
Shoaib Akhtar to begin from the Pavilion End
38.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, gentle loosener from Shoaib
Akhtarcut down to gully as there's some width on the ball
38.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, Laxman turns wristily to the leg side
38.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, just short of a driving length and
on the off, tucked away to the leg side
38.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, short and a bit of width, Laxman
cuts well, the timing is good and the ball flies off the bat,
Imran Farhat dives to his right at gully and fields
38.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, defended to the leg side to the fielder at short-leg
38.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, quick one outside the off, Laxman
drives to gully with an angled bat. Maiden over to begin with from
Shoaib
End of over 39 (maiden) India 114/1 (trail by 474 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 10-4-29-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 50* (106b 8x4) VVS Laxman 28* (89b 4x4)
39.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, driven back
past the bowler to the fielder at mid-on
39.2 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full and very straight, played
back down the pitch with a dead-straight bat towards mid-on
39.3 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, overpitched and on the pads,
Dravid eases the ball to the pon side but cannot beat the fielder
at midwicket
39.4 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, very full and on the off, driven
to mid off with a firm push
39.5 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full once more and very very
straight, played back down the pitch to the bowler
39.6 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, down the leg side, good length
ball, played at and missed, through to the keeper
End of over 40 (maiden) India 114/1 (trail by 474 runs)
Mohammad Asif 13-4-34-0 (2nb) - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 28* (89b 4x4) R Dravid 50* (112b 8x4)
40.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, full and outside the off, quite
quick too, Laxman watches the ball carefully but leaves it well
alone
40.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, good bouncer. Rises sharply but is
heading down the leg side, Laxman gets inside the line and ducks
40.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run
40.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run
40.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, short one and once again ducked
under, Laxman is not going for the pull or hook
40.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, another bouncer to end the over,
it's now three maiden overs on hte trot
End of over 41 (maiden) India 114/1 (trail by 474 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 11-5-29-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 50* (112b 8x4) VVS Laxman 28* (95b 4x4)
41.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, one run, good length delivery outside the
off, Dravid stretches forward and pushes wide of mid off for a
single
41.2 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, full and quite straight, driven to
mid-on with the full face of the bat
41.3 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, driven to gully with an angled bat
41.4 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, Laxman stands tall and punches towards
cover off the back foot
41.5 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, one run
41.6 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
End of over 42 (2 runs) India 116/1 (trail by 472 runs)
Mohammad Asif 14-4-36-0 (2nb) - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 29* (99b 4x4) R Dravid 51* (114b 8x4)
42.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, banged in short and on the stumps,
clipped to the leg side
42.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, speared in on the toes, right in
the block-hole, Laxman digs the ball out well
42.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, bouncer once more, Shoaib mixing
up his length here, Laxman is unfazed and ducks
42.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, left alone to the keeper
42.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, no feet from Laxman, outside the
off, Laxman feels for it and misses, through to the keeper
42.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, chopped down to gully to end another good Shoaib over
End of over 43 (maiden) India 116/1 (trail by 472 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 12-6-29-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 51* (114b 8x4) VVS Laxman 29* (105b 4x4)
43.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full and on the off stump, driven
to mid-off
43.2 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run
43.3 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run
43.4 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, one run, single pinched down to fine-leg
43.5 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, FOUR, Laxman is strong in this area, he
carves the ball between the slips cordon and gully for a much-
needed boundary
43.6 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, legbye: one run, drifting into the pads,
quite full, flick played and missed, off the pads towards fine-leg
for a leg-bye
End of over 44 (6 runs) India 122/1 (trail by 466 runs)
Mohammad Asif 15-4-41-0 (2nb) - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 33* (107b 5x4) R Dravid 52* (118b 8x4)
44.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, wide: no run, full and wide of the stumps,
this one shapes away late, wide enough for Simon Taufel to call it
as much
44.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, full and outside the off stump,
driven to cover
44.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off stump, angled down to gully where a misfield gives
away the single
44.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, (noball) no run, just short of a good
length and on the off, quick and straight, plenty of energy from
Shoaib but he'll have to bowl that again as he's overstepped,
Dravid is very watchful in defense
44.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run
44.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and well
outside the off stump, Dravid drops his wrists and leaves the ball
alone to the keeper
44.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, full and on the off stump, quite a
bit of pace as well, defended back down the pitch with soft hands
44.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, full delivery outside the off
stump, Dravid drives to cover to end the over
End of over 45 (3 runs) India 125/1 (trail by 463 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 13-6-32-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 34* (109b 5x4) R Dravid 52* (123b 8x4)
45.1 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, one run, just short of a good length and
drifting onto pad, flicked down to fine-leg for a single
45.2 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, very straight, drifting down leg
in the end, Dravid flicks uppishly towards square-leg
45.3 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, angling in over the stumps,
pitching and straightening, Dravid defends, the ball goes off the
edge towards point
45.4 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, punched to short midwicket
45.5 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, one run, once again slipping down leg,
good length ball, Dravid is hurried and flicks down to fine-leg
45.6 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, good length ball on the stumps,
Laxman is watchful in defense to the on side
End of over 46 (2 runs) India 127/1 (trail by 461 runs)
Mohammad Asif 16-4-43-0 (2nb) - Golf Course End
R Dravid 53* (127b 8x4) VVS Laxman 35* (111b 5x4)
Razzaq into the attack
46.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run
46.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run
46.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, (noball) no run
46.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, defended to the off isde
46.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, short one banged in on the stumps,
ducked well under
46.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, full and straight, attempted
yorker, well dug out
46.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, one run, full and on the pads, driven to
the leg side
End of over 47 (2 runs) India 129/1 (trail by 459 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 8-0-30-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 54* (134b 8x4) VVS Laxman 35* (111b 5x4)
47.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, short ball banged in, again Dravid
ducks well under it
47.2 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, one run
47.3 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run
47.4 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, full toss drifting onto the pads,
patted to mid-on
47.5 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, very full, speared into the pads,
Laxman flicks, the late reverse swing beats him, struck on the
pad, appeal for the lbw, turned down
47.6 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run
End of over 48 (1 run) India 130/1 (trail by 458 runs)
Mohammad Asif 17-4-44-0 (2nb) - Golf Course End
R Dravid 55* (136b 8x4) VVS Laxman 35* (115b 5x4)
48.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, driven off the back foot to cover
48.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, full and very straight, four slips
in place for Razzaq, driven to mid-off
48.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, good-length ball outside the off,
eased to cover
48.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run
48.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run
48.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, and Razzaq ends another tidy maiden
over
End of over 49 (maiden) India 130/1 (trail by 458 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 9-1-30-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 35* (115b 5x4) R Dravid 55* (142b 8x4)
49.1 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, one run, full and down the leg side
flicked down to fine-leg for a single
49.2 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, one run, overpitched and on the pads,
flicked well but straight to the fielder on the fience at fine-leg
49.3 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, good-length ball on hte stumps,
punched back past the bowler with panache, mid-on runs across
dives and fields well
49.4 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stunmps, worked to the leg side
49.5 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, full and straight, reversing in
late, driven back down the pitch
49.6 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, legbye: one run, full and on hte pads,
flick played and missed, off the pads to fine-leg
End of over 50 (3 runs) India 133/1 (trail by 455 runs)
Mohammad Asif 18-4-46-0 (2nb) - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 36* (120b 5x4) R Dravid 56* (143b 8x4)
50.1 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, FOUR, good-length ball outside the off,
Laxman drives on the up, there's enough width on the ball for
Laxman to caress the ball through cover point
50.2 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, FOUR, full toss on hte pads, bowling there
to Laxman is just a waste of time, elegantly flicked away with a
deft turn of the wrists to the square-leg fence
50.3 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven to cover
50.4 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover
50.5 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, one run, just short of a good length and on
the pads, clipped to the on side
50.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, FOUR, short and a bit of width, Dravid
waits on it and creams it through cover
End of over 51 (13 runs) India 146/1 (trail by 442 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 10-1-43-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 45* (125b 7x4) R Dravid 60* (144b 9x4)
51.1 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, tossed up and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch
51.2 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run
51.3 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, good length ball on the stumps,
defended carefully
51.4 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, flatter and drifting onto pad,
defended to the leg side
51.5 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, well flighted and on the stumps,
Laxman comes forward well and defends with ease
51.6 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, short of a good length and on the
pads, clipped to the on side
End of over 52 (maiden) India 146/1 (trail by 442 runs)
Danish Kaneria 10-3-21-0 - Golf Course End
R Dravid 60* (144b 9x4) VVS Laxman 45* (131b 7x4)
52.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, FOUR, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, punched off the back foot with some class! That's
the Indian 150
52.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, one run, overpitched and on the pads,
clipped down to fine-leg
52.3 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, full and on the stumps, punched
back towards mid-off
52.4 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, (noball) no run, short of a good length and
on the off, Laxman comes across and whips to mid-on
52.4 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, Laxman opens the face of the bat and runs the ball down
to gully for a single
52.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, good-length ball on hte styumps,
defended back down the pitch to the bowler
52.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, good-length again, Dravid stands
tall and flicks to the leg side
End of over 53 (7 runs) India 153/1 (trail by 435 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 11-1-50-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 46* (134b 7x4) R Dravid 65* (148b 10x4)
53.1 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, leans forward and defendd to
point
53.2 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run
53.3 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, one run, full and on the pads, tossed up
a bit more, flicked down to fine-leg for an easy single
53.4 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, full delivery on the stumps,
played back down the pitch
53.5 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, drifting onto the pads, not much
turn, Dravid defends carefully
53.6 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, one run, short and a bit of width, cut
hrough point for a single
End of over 54 (2 runs) India 155/1 (trail by 433 runs)
Danish Kaneria 11-3-23-0 - Golf Course End
R Dravid 66* (151b 10x4) VVS Laxman 47* (137b 7x4)
54.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, played back down the pitch with a straight bat
54.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, back of a length and outside the
off, punched off the back foot to cover
54.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, (noball) FOUR, again just short of a length
and outside the off, Dravid punches it well through cover, mid-off
runs to his right and tries to field but fails to stop it
54.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, eased to
cover
54.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, good-length ball on the off stump,
played to the on side with a straight bat
54.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, (noball) no run, full and very straight,
another no-ball! defended to cover
54.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, Dravid
opens the face of the bat and plays a delectable check-drive to
the third-man boundary
54.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, full and on the off stump, defended
to cover
End of over 55 (10 runs) India 165/1 (trail by 423 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 12-1-60-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 47* (137b 7x4) R Dravid 74* (159b 12x4)
55.1 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, one run, googly, Laxman picks it, whipped
down to fine-leg
55.2 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
to the leg side
55.3 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, tossed up a bit more and on the
off, Dravid leans well forward and defends carefully
55.4 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, driven
just wide of mid-off where Mohammad Asif dives and fields
55.5 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, two runs, full and down the leg side,
played fine past the keeper for a brace
55.6 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run
End of over 56 (3 runs) India 168/1 (trail by 420 runs)
Danish Kaneria 12-3-26-0 - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 48* (138b 7x4) R Dravid 76* (164b 12x4)
56.1 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, banged in a touch short, down the
leg side, flick played and missed, through to the keeper
56.2 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, down the leg side, short one,
ducked under
56.3 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, one run, on the pads, flicked through the
on side past midwicket for a single that takes Laxman to 49
56.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, FOUR, short and down the leg side, Dravid
waits on it and shovels the ball down to the fine-leg fence
56.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, no run, another one banged in, it barely
gets up but Dravid ducks under it without any trouble
56.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dravid, one run, overpitched and on the pads,
flicked through square-leg for a single to end the over
End of over 57 (6 runs) India 174/1 (trail by 414 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 13-1-66-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 81* (167b 13x4) VVS Laxman 49* (141b 7x4)
57.1 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, full and on hte stumps, drifting
in with the arm, defended down the pitch
57.2 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, a bit of turn from on the off,
Dravid waits on the ball and defends to the off side
57.3 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, (noball) no run, no-ball from Kaneria
now! driven to mid-on
57.3 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, flat and on the stumps, Dravid
plays it with no difficulty, forward defensive
57.4 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, googly on the middle and leg,
defended to the on side with a turn of the wrists
57.5 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, very full again, Dravid is
solidly behind the line of the ball in defense
57.6 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, big ripping googly, Dravid reads
it very early though and goes back in defense, the ball rolls down
the pitch
End of over 58 (1 run) India 175/1 (trail by 413 runs)
Danish Kaneria 13-3-27-0 (1nb) - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 49* (141b 7x4) R Dravid 81* (174b 13x4)
Kaneria is bolwing tidily but both Laxman and Dravid are playing
him with authority and ease
58.1 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, flat and quite quick, on the pads,
worked past short-leg
58.2 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, on the pads this time and quite
full, Laxman flicks to midwicket against the turn
58.3 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, on the middle stump this time,
slow through the air, defended towards cover
58.4 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run
58.5 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run
58.6 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, one run, Laxman works trhe last ball of
Afridi's over through square-leg to bring up his half-century!
End of over 59 (1 run) India 176/1 (trail by 412 runs)
Shahid Afridi 2-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 50* (147b 7x4) R Dravid 81* (174b 13x4)
59.1 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, googly on the off, Laxman has to
change his stroike at the last moment but manages to do so and
pushes the ball away to cover
59.2 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, flat and on the leg stump, this
is a legbreak but does not turn much, punched to mid off
59.3 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, on the off and full, googly that
is read this time, defended bvack down the pitch
59.4 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, tossed up and on the stumps,
Laxman flicks wristily through th eon side but can't pick up a run
as midwicket saves
59.5 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, (noball) no run, another no-ball from
Kaneria!
59.5 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, two runs, tossed up and on the pads, this
time Laxman finds the gap as he flicks wristily past midwicket and
picks up a couple
59.6 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, FOUR, googly but badly directed and
slipping down leg, Laxman brings the bat down quickly and nudges
the ball away to the fine-leg boundary
End of over 60 (7 runs) India 183/1 (trail by 405 runs)
Danish Kaneria 14-3-34-0 (2nb) - Golf Course End
R Dravid 81* (174b 13x4) VVS Laxman 56* (154b 8x4)
60.1 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, one run
60.2 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, one run
60.3 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, down the leg side and quick,
played at and missed, through to the keeper
60.4 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, that one turns! outside the off,
quite full, the ball turns sharply and beats Dravid's bat. Good
ball that from Afridi
60.5 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, quicker and on the pads, Dravid
works it to the on side
60.6 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, one run, flicked to long-leg for a single
End of over 61 (3 runs) India 186/1 (trail by 402 runs)
Shahid Afridi 3-0-5-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 83* (179b 13x4) VVS Laxman 57* (155b 8x4)
61.1 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, tossed up and drifting onto the
middle and leg, a bit of turn, Dravid covers the line and spin and
defends
61.2 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, one run, slightly shorter and just enough
width for Dravid to rock back and cut through cover for a single
61.3 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, flat and on the stumps, this is a
googly, Laxman is equal to it and defends to leg
61.4 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, full toss on the off stump,
Laxman would put that away nine times out of ten. This time though
he just pats it to mid-on
61.5 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, flatter and on the stumps,
defended watchfully towards cover
61.6 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, flat and on ht eleg stump, pushed
through quicker, defended carefully
End of over 62 (1 run) India 187/1 (trail by 401 runs)
Danish Kaneria 15-3-35-0 (2nb) - Golf Course End
R Dravid 84* (181b 13x4) VVS Laxman 57* (159b 8x4)
62.1 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, on th emiddle stump, angling in
slightly and turning just a touch, defended well back down the
pitch
62.2 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, flat and outside the off, driven
well towards cover
62.3 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run
62.4 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, one run
62.5 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run
62.6 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, FOUR
End of over 63 (5 runs) India 192/1 (trail by 396 runs)
Shahid Afridi 4-0-10-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 85* (185b 13x4) VVS Laxman 61* (161b 9x4)
63.1 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run
63.2 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run
63.3 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run
63.4 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run
63.5 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, one run
63.6 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, full and far outside the leg
stump, Laxman kicks it away
End of over 64 (1 run) India 193/1 (trail by 395 runs)
Danish Kaneria 16-3-36-0 (2nb) - Golf Course End
R Dravid 86* (190b 13x4) VVS Laxman 61* (162b 9x4)
64.1 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, quick and quite straight but not
much spin, defended back down the pitch
64.2 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, another one that is quick and on
the stumps, defended down to the leg side
64.3 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, a hint of
turn, defended with an angled bat towards the off side
64.4 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, short of a driving length and on
the off, Dravid watches the ball onto bat
64.5 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, FOUR, just short of a length and outside
the off, Dravid stands tall anbd punches with power through
midwicket for a boundary
64.6 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run
End of over 65 (4 runs) India 197/1 (trail by 391 runs)
Shahid Afridi 5-0-14-0 - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 61* (162b 9x4) R Dravid 90* (196b 14x4)
65.1 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, one run, back of a length and on the
pads, worked through square-leg for a single
65.2 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
driven to mid-off
65.3 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, full and drifting onto the pads,
defended down the pitch with soft hands
65.4 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off stump,
pushed to cover
65.5 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, one run
65.6 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, two runs, full and far outside the leg
stump, Laxman flicks wristily through square-leg for a couple that
takes the total past 200
End of over 66 (4 runs) India 201/1 (trail by 387 runs)
Danish Kaneria 17-3-40-0 (2nb) - Golf Course End
R Dravid 91* (200b 14x4) VVS Laxman 64* (164b 9x4)
66.1 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, FOUR, full and on hte leg stump, Dravid
leans across and flicks beautifully through midwicket to get to 95
66.2 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, one run, this one is eased to fine-leg,
Dravid moves to 96
66.3 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut down to gully
66.4 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, one run, outside the off, eased just past
point for a quick single. Dravid back on strike
66.5 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, punched to cover, they think about a single but wisely decide
against it
66.6 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, another back-foot punch to cover
End of over 67 (6 runs) India 207/1 (trail by 381 runs)
Shahid Afridi 6-0-20-0 - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 65* (166b 9x4) R Dravid 96* (204b 15x4)
67.1 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, googly, but it's short and Laxman
has picked it early. He pulls with some power but straight into
Slman Butt at short-leg, the ball bounces off towards mid-on
67.2 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, tossed up a bit more and on the
off, this is the lgbreak, defended towards cover with an angled
bat
67.3 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, defended back towards the off side
67.4 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, tossed up and on the off, punched
to mid-on
67.5 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, slower, on the stumps, quite
full, defended carefully
67.6 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, one run, dingle to fine-leg to end the
over and Laxman keeps the strike
End of over 68 (1 run) India 208/1 (trail by 380 runs)
Danish Kaneria 18-3-41-0 (2nb) - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 66* (172b 9x4) R Dravid 96* (204b 15x4)
68.1 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, flat and on the pads from round
the stumps, defended watchfully
68.2 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, flat and on the pads, pushed back
down the pitch towards mid-off
68.3 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, one run, short of a good length and on the
pads, flicked down to the on side for a single
68.4 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, full and on the stumps, Dravid
defends carefully
68.5 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, down the leg side, paddle sweep
played to short fine-leg
68.6 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, full once more and on the stumps,
defended carefully
End of over 69 (1 run) India 209/1 (trail by 379 runs)
Shahid Afridi 7-0-21-0 - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 67* (175b 9x4) R Dravid 96* (207b 15x4)
69.1 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, two runs, tossed up a bit more and
outside the off, eased past point for a couple
69.2 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, down the leg side, Laxman tries
to flick to the on side, he closes the face of the bat early, off
the inside and in the air but does not carry to short cover
69.3 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, flatter and on the stumps,
googly, defended back down the pitch
69.4 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, down the leg side and full,
clipped towards midwicket
69.5 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run
69.6 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, one run, full and on the pads, Laxman
takes a single to fine-leg and keeps the strike. Dravid waiting on
96
End of over 70 (3 runs) India 212/1 (trail by 376 runs)
Danish Kaneria 19-3-44-0 (2nb) - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 70* (181b 9x4) R Dravid 96* (207b 15x4)
70.1 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, driven inside out to cover
70.2 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, one run, short of a length and n the pads,
flicked through square-leg for a single that gives Dravid strike
70.3 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, flat and on the pads, defended to
the leg side
70.4 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, full and far outside the leg
stump, padded away
70.5 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, one run, overpitched and far enough
outside the leg stump for Dravid to make a bit of room and flick
through square-leg
70.6 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, one run, slanted down towards third-man
for a single
End of over 71 (3 runs) India 215/1 (trail by 373 runs)
Shahid Afridi 8-0-24-0 - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 72* (184b 9x4) R Dravid 97* (210b 15x4)
71.1 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, full and on the pads, googly,
Laxman defends and misses, off the pad to the leg side
71.2 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, tossed up and on the stumps,
defended watchfully as the ball hints at turning away
71.3 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, driven off the back foot to cover
71.4 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, (noball) no run, and Kaneria bowls his
third no-ball! Worked to the leg side
71.4 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, two runs, on th epads and quite full,
Laxman glances it quite fine for a couple
71.5 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, full and on the off, defended
back down the pitch
71.6 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, one run, tossed up and outside the off,
driven wide of mid-off for a single and yet again Laxman keeps the
strike. Dravid stays on 97
End of over 72 (4 runs) India 219/1 (trail by 369 runs)
Danish Kaneria 20-3-48-0 (3nb) - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 75* (191b 9x4) R Dravid 97* (210b 15x4)
72.1 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, full and on the pads, driven down
to the leg side
72.2 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, tossed up and on the leg stump,
defended back down the pitch
72.3 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, two runs, short of a length and on the
pads, worked htrough midwicket for a couple more, Laxman stays on
strike
72.4 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, two runs, big spinning delivery on the
stumps, that one goes off the edge past slip as Laxman defends.
Two more and again Dravid stays off strike!
72.5 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, tossed up and on the pads, driven
to mid-on
This might well be the last ball before lunch
72.6 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, FOUR, short and a bit of width outside the
off, plenty of pace on the ball, Laxman slants that down to third-
man and that is lunch on the third day!
End of over 73 (8 runs) India 227/1 (trail by 361 runs)
Shahid Afridi 9-0-32-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 97* (210b 15x4) VVS Laxman 83* (197b 10x4)
India will enjoy their lunch - no wickets fell in the first session
of the third day and Laxman and Dravid have put on a solid
partnership
Dravid is on 97, Laxman is on 83
Do join us again for all the action from the second session of play
in about 40 minutes at 1255 Pakistan time/1325 India time
Till then this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off
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Match State: Lunch - Day 3
Welcome back to coverage from the second session of the third day's
play at faisalabad
Kaneria to continue
73.1 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, no run, starts off with a googly,
defended back down the pitch
73.2 Danish Kaneria to Dravid, one run, on the pads and full, Dravid lap
sweeps and picks up a single to fine-leg, moving to 98
73.3 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, tossed up and on the off, Laxman
comes fully forward in defense
73.4 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, googly once more, drifting onto
the pads, defended back down the pitch
73.5 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, tossed up, slightly shorter,
again Laxman comes well forward and works the balkl to the on side
73.6 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, pushed past the fielder at short
leg
End of over 74 (1 run) India 228/1 (trail by 360 runs)
Danish Kaneria 21-3-49-0 (3nb) - Golf Course End
R Dravid 98* (212b 15x4) VVS Laxman 83* (201b 10x4)
74.1 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, Dravid pokes hard at this one, off
the inside edge onto pad
74.2 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, one run, full and outside the off, Dravid
drives well, and wide enough of mid off for a quick single. Dravid
moves to 99
74.3 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, quicker one, very flat, on the
off, Laxman defends carefully. That was quick at 101 kmh
74.4 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, slightly shorter and just enough
width to cut to point
74.5 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, FOUR, fast ball again, this one is on the
pads though, Laxman has no trouble going back and glancing fine
74.6 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, one run, on the pads once again, worked
down to fine-leg, Laxman takes a single and keeps the strike.
Dravid waits on 99
End of over 75 (6 runs) India 234/1 (trail by 354 runs)
Shahid Afridi 10-0-38-0 - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 88* (205b 11x4) R Dravid 99* (214b 15x4)
75.1 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, two runs, tossed up and on the pads,
flicked well through square-leg for a couple, Laxman moves to 90
and is fast catching up with Dravid
75.2 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, no run, full and on the leg stump, Laxman
comes forward and defends
75.3 Danish Kaneria to Laxman, OUT: slightly shorter, not much turn,
it's got more topspin onn it than break to leg, Laxman shapes to
cut but does not get hold of it. Loud appeal upheld by Rudi
Koertzen. Pakistan strike
India 236/2, Partnership of 197
VVS Laxman c Kamran Akmal b Danish Kaneria 90 (208b 11x4 0x6)
R Dravid 99* (214b 15x4) Danish Kaneria 21.3-3-51-1 (3nb)
Replays are inconclusive on whether that did hit the edge or not.
We'll have to take a closer look.
Tenulkar bats for the first time in the series
75.4 Danish Kaneria to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the stumps, pushed
back down the pitch
On looking at replays of Laxman's dismissal it does seem that the
ball came off the top edge. Close one
75.5 Danish Kaneria to Tendulkar, no run
75.6 Danish Kaneria to Tendulkar, no run, driven well but straight to
wide mid off, now Dravid gets the strike on 99
End of over 76 (2 runs) India 236/2 (trail by 352 runs)
Danish Kaneria 22-3-51-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
R Dravid 99* (214b 15x4) SR Tendulkar 0* (3b)
76.1 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, driven
to cover, no chance of a run there. Dravid still on 99
76.2 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, tossed up and on the leg stump,
big turn this ball, Dravid shapes to defend and is beaten all ends
up, off the pad to slip
76.3 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
Dravid reaches for it and drives hard but straight into silly mid-
off
76.4 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, quicker, flatter, slightly
shorter, Dravid cuts but only finds point. Still on 99
76.5 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, fullish and outside the off,
driven to mid-off, straight to the fielder, no chance of a run
76.6 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, FOUR, quicker legbreak outside the off,
Dravid waits on it and cuts late to the third-man boundary to
bring up his century! Well played!
End of over 77 (4 runs) India 240/2 (trail by 348 runs)
Shahid Afridi 11-0-42-0 - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 0* (3b) R Dravid 103* (220b 16x4)
77.1 Danish Kaneria to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted and drifting
onto the pads, a bit of spin here, Tendulkar defends, the ball
goes off the edge down to slip
77.2 Danish Kaneria to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off,
driven at silly mid -ff
77.3 Danish Kaneria to Tendulkar, no run, slower, on the stumps, quite
flat also, defended back down the pitch
77.4 Danish Kaneria to Tendulkar, no run, full and straight, Tendulkar
defends with care
77.5 Danish Kaneria to Tendulkar, no run
77.6 Danish Kaneria to Tendulkar, one run
End of over 78 (1 run) India 241/2 (trail by 347 runs)
Danish Kaneria 23-3-52-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
SR Tendulkar 1* (9b) R Dravid 103* (220b 16x4)
78.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, good length ball close to the
stumps, defended back down the pitch
78.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, short one banged in, Tendulkar
watches it carefully and ducks, plenty of effort from Shoaib
78.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, RUN OUT! turned off the pads to
square-leg, the batsmen try to pick up a quick single, excellent
bit of fielding, one-handed pick up and throw at the stumps and
Dravid is gone!
India 241/3, Partnership of 5
R Dravid run out (sub (Imran Farhat)) 103 (220b 16x4 0x6)
Yuvraj Singh is the new batsman
78.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, left alone outside thge off
78.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, defended towards the off
side
78.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, another defensive shot toend
the over
End of over 79 (maiden) India 241/3 (trail by 347 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 14-7-32-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 1* (12b) Yuvraj Singh 0* (3b)
79.1 Danish Kaneria to Tendulkar, one run, googly on the legs, clipped
down to fine-leg for a single
79.2 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, tossed up and far outside
the off stump, left well alone to the keeper
79.3 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, again well outside the off
stump, left alone
79.4 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, flatter and on the off,
defended to the off side
79.5 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, full and outside the off
stump, left well alone to the keeper
79.6 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, on the off, fuller, this
time Yuvraj defends
End of over 80 (1 run) India 242/3 (trail by 346 runs)
Danish Kaneria 24-3-53-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
SR Tendulkar 2* (13b) Yuvraj Singh 0* (8b)
And the second new ball is taken
80.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, short one dug in on the stumps,
Tendulkar is really hurried on that one and defends down the pitch
awkwardly
80.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, FOUR, quick ball again, short of a good
length, slipping down the leg side, glanced well to the fine-leg
boundary
80.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off stump,
quite pacy, left alone to the keeper
80.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length and just
outside the off, good line this, Tendulkar goes back in defense
and misses
80.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, slower ball on the stumps, it's
quite well directed, full, Tendulkar adjusts and defends back down
the pitch
80.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length, quick, down
the leg side, left alone
End of over 81 (4 runs) India 246/3 (trail by 342 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 15-7-36-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 0* (8b) SR Tendulkar 6* (19b 1x4)
81.1 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
on the off, Yuvraj defends well as Mohammad Asif brings a new
spell
81.2 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short one dug in, into the
pads, clipped to the on side
81.3 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, one run, full and outside the off,
Yuvraj defends firmly wide of cover for a single to get off the
mark
81.4 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and on hte
off, defended to the leg side
81.5 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, dug in short, Tendulkar is not
tempted and ducks under it wasily
81.6 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, good-length ball outside the
off stump, left alone to the keeper
End of over 82 (1 run) India 247/3 (trail by 341 runs)
Mohammad Asif 19-4-47-0 (2nb) - Golf Course End
Yuvraj Singh 1* (11b) SR Tendulkar 6* (22b 1x4)
82.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just short of a good length
and on the off stump, Yuvraj goes up on his toes and defends to
the on side
82.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, quick, full, straight,
driven to mid on with a straight bat
82.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, again Yuvraj is happy to go back and defend with
a straight bat
82.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, legbye: FOUR, quick one, Shoaib
straining for the yorker, it's too full, drifting down leg, Yuvraj
flicks, it's ruled a leg-bye as the ball races to the fine-leg
fence
82.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short one banged in, Yuvraj
almost takes his eye off the ball as he fends, somehow he manages
to keep the ball down
82.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, one run, full and straight, chipped
over the fielder at short-leg, single taken
End of over 83 (5 runs) India 252/3 (trail by 336 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 16-7-37-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 2* (17b) SR Tendulkar 6* (22b 1x4)
83.1 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, legbye: FOUR, short of a length and
drifting down leg from round the wicket, Yuvraj plays at it, the
ball goes off thigh pad to the fine-leg fence
83.2 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, defended off the back foot towards cover
83.3 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, slightly short and outside
the off, pulled well through midwicket for a brace
83.4 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, OUT: short one banged in outside the
off, Yuvraj goes for the pull, he's not in control of the shot,
the ball goes up in the air and Danish Kaneria takes a superb
cacth on the ropes and Yuvraj is gone!
India 258/4, Partnership of 17
Yuvraj Singh c Danish Kaneria b Mohammad Asif 4 (21b 0x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 6* (22b 1x4) Mohammad Asif 19.4-4-49-1 (2nb)
83.5 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, short one banged in, Tendulkar
does not do a Yuvraj and resists playing a stroke
83.6 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, (noball) no run, full and on the off,
driven to mid-off
83.6 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, driven off the back foot to cover
End of over 84 (7 runs) India 259/4 (trail by 329 runs)
Mohammad Asif 20-4-50-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
MS Dhoni 0* (0b) SR Tendulkar 6* (25b 1x4)
84.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, no run, short one banged in just outside
the off, Dhoni gets out of the way in a hurry
84.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, FOUR, fast, short one, Dhoni plays at it
and edges over slip! Streaky shot that to get off the mark as the
ball runs down to the third-man boundary
84.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, no run, very quick, full, a hint of swing
in, defended to the leg side
84.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, no run, another short one, this rears up
into the rib-cage, Dhoni defends it down awkwardly just wide of
short-leg
84.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, two runs, another short one, this time
Dhoni bowls a short-arm jab to the leg side
84.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, no run, short ball banged in outside the
off, Dhoni plays an airy shot but is late on the ball, through to
the keeper
End of over 85 (6 runs) India 265/4 (trail by 323 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 17-7-43-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 6* (25b 1x4) MS Dhoni 6* (6b 1x4)
85.1 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and out5side
the off, left alone to the keeper
85.2 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Tendulkar chops that one down to the third-man boundary
85.3 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run
85.4 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and on the off, driven
to the bowler
85.5 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, short one banged in outside the
off, Tendulkar shapes to pull but bails out of the shot
85.6 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, FOUR, just short of a good length and
on the off, Tendulkar goes back and across and punches beautifully
through cover. That is a gorgeous shot!
End of over 86 (8 runs) India 273/4 (trail by 315 runs)
Mohammad Asif 21-4-58-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
MS Dhoni 6* (6b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 14* (31b 3x4)
86.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, SIX, short one banged in, Dhoni has enough
of ducking and plays a superb pull shot! That goes a long way and
goes over the ropes for six!
86.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, (noball) one run, back of a length and on
the pads, clipped through square-leg for a single
86.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and well
outside the off, Tendulkar leaves it alone to the keeper
86.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, OUT: short of a good length, pace on
that, a bit of movement off the pitch, Tendulkar shapes to play to
the on side but only manages a glove to the keeper! Big wicket for
Shoaib who has been steaming in!
India 281/5, Partnership of 23
SR Tendulkar c Kamran Akmal b Shoaib Akhtar 14 (33b 3x4 0x6)
MS Dhoni 13* (8b 1x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 17.3-7-51-1 (1w 2nb)
86.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, short one banged in, Pathan ducks
out of the shot and gets hit on the body
86.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, down the leg side, again short,
left alone
86.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, one run, slower ball outside the off,
played back past the bowler towards long-off for a single
End of over 87 (9 runs) India 282/5 (trail by 306 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 18-7-52-1 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 1* (3b) MS Dhoni 13* (8b 1x4 1x6)
87.1 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run
87.2 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, bye: two runs, play and a miss from the
batsman, the ball bounces awkwardly a second time before reaching
the keeper and hits Akmal in the unmentionables before running
away for a couple of byes
87.3 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, one run
87.4 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length and on the
pads, worked to the leg side
87.5 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, short ball on the stumps, pull
played and missed, hit on the body
87.6 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, wide: no run, another short one, that
climbs quite high, dhoni leaves it alone, called a wide
87.6 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, back-foot punch to mid-off
End of over 88 (4 runs) India 286/5 (trail by 302 runs)
Mohammad Asif 22-4-60-1 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
IK Pathan 2* (6b) MS Dhoni 13* (11b 1x4 1x6)
88.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, two runs, defensive shot but a couple of
runs through midwicket
88.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, full and far outside the off,
driven well but straight to cover
88.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, short ball dug in on the leg
stump, fended away awkwardly to the leg side, the ball falls short
of the fielder under the helmet on the leg side
88.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off, played down towards cover for a single
88.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off
stump, dhoni goes back and uppercuts over cover point for a
boundary
88.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, one run, short ball banged in from round
the stumps, pulled down towards fine-leg for a single
End of over 89 (8 runs) India 294/5 (trail by 294 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 19-7-60-1 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 18* (13b 2x4 1x6) IK Pathan 5* (10b)
89.1 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, good length delivery on the stumps,
worked to the leg side but no chance of a run
89.2 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, FOUR, short and outside the off stump,
Dhoni plays a cross-batted shot fetching the ball from outside the
off through midwicket
89.3 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, FOUR, another short one, again Dhoni goes
for the pull, this time it is played fine and beats the fielder on
the ropes at fine-leg
The 300 comes up for India with that shot
89.4 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, fullish and on the off, driven back
down the pitch to the bowler
89.5 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run
89.6 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, Dhoni
certainly loves it when it's full, driven with power through
midwicket for the third boundary of the over!
End of over 90 (12 runs) India 306/5 (trail by 282 runs)
Mohammad Asif 23-4-72-1 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
IK Pathan 5* (10b) MS Dhoni 30* (19b 5x4 1x6)
Dhoni counterattacking in fine style here
90.1 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, played and missed outside the off
stump
90.2 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
90.3 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, three runs, short of a length and outside
the off, eased through cover, good fielding saves a boundary
90.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, good length ball on the stumps, no
movement in the air or off the pitch, defended carefully
90.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, FOUR, full and on the off, driven through
cover for yet another boundary! Dhoni running away with it here
90.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, driven to the cover region
End of over 91 (7 runs) India 313/5 (trail by 275 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 14-1-73-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 8* (13b) MS Dhoni 34* (22b 6x4 1x6)
91.1 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, one run, short of a length, outside the
off, driven through cover
91.2 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, goood length delivery on the
stumps, Dhoni defends off the frontfoot, Asif fields on his follow
through
91.3 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, good length delivery outside off,
Dhoni drives to cover
91.4 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, straighter delivery from Asif this
time, and Dhoni drives to mid-on, ball making contact with the
middle of the bat
91.5 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, just a fuller in length this time,
outside off and moving just a bit away, Dhoni drives away from his
body, doesnt get the middle of the bat, ball rolls away to Farhat
at point
91.6 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, FOUR, short delivery from Mohammad Asif,
angled into the ribs of Dhoni, the line is a little wrong, Dhoni
gets under it and puls it away to fine leg for a boundary, didn't
middle it, but got full value on that occassion
End of over 92 (5 runs) India 318/5 (trail by 270 runs)
Mohammad Asif 24-4-77-1 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
IK Pathan 9* (14b) MS Dhoni 38* (27b 7x4 1x6)
Pathan getting some medical attention on his right hand, John
Gloster on the field now
92.1 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, good length delivery from Razzaq,
on the middle and leg and angling across Patahn, Pathan drives it
to cover
92.2 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, outside off and holding its line,
Pathan leaves it through to the keeper
92.3 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, one run, short delivery from Razzaq, banged
in short, Pathan stands tall and pulls it away to mid wicket, the
ball doesn't bounce high enough and Pathan ends up mistiming the
pull
92.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, driven away to mid-off
92.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, straighter delivery from Razzaq,
Dhoni drives it straight paste the bowler, Pathan on the lookout
for a run, but is turned down by Dhoni
92.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, Dhoni plays it just wide of the man
at mid-off and sets off for a quick single, makes it easily in the
end
End of over 93 (2 runs) India 320/5 (trail by 268 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 15-1-75-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 39* (30b 7x4 1x6) IK Pathan 10* (17b)
Change in bowling, Kaneria is the bowler
93.1 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, full and on the leg stump, driven
to the leg side
93.2 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, flatter and on the stumps, Dhoni
looks to use his feet and in the end defends back down the pitch
93.3 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, SIX, down the pitch again, once more Dhoni
is not to the pitch of the ball, this time he has room to free his
arms, big heave and the ball is out of the ground over the stands
at midwicket!
The ball comes back into the field of play quite wet and Rudi
Koertzen is trying to dry it out. From the look of it the ball
landed in something that smells quite unpleasant!
93.4 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, SIX, after all the effort to get the ball
back Dhoni sends tit to where it came from! That's 50 for Dhoni
with another six over midwicket!
93.5 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, quick googly on the leg stump,
defended to the on side
93.6 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut away past point for a single
End of over 94 (13 runs) India 333/5 (trail by 255 runs)
Danish Kaneria 25-3-66-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
MS Dhoni 52* (36b 7x4 3x6) IK Pathan 10* (17b)
94.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, short one dug in, Dhoni pulls, the
ball goes off the under edge down to fine-leg
94.2 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, eased through cover
94.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, two runs, short of a good length and on the
stumps, driven off the back foot past the bowler for a couple
94.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, slower ball on the off stump,,
driven back to the bowler
94.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, short one on the pads, pulled down
to fine-leg for a single
94.6 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover
End of over 95 (5 runs) India 338/5 (trail by 250 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 16-1-80-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 56* (40b 7x4 3x6) IK Pathan 11* (19b)
That is tea on the htird day
Dhoni's breezy half-century has lifted Indian spirits after
Pakistan roared back into the game with quick wickets
Match State: Tea - Day 3
We'll be back with the final session in 20 minutes at 1515
Pakistan time/1545 India time
Welcome back to coverage of the final session of play
The players are back on the field and play should get under way
soon
Kaneria will bowl to Dhoni
95.1 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, legbye: one run, down the leg side, Dhoni
lap sweeps and misses, the ball runs away off the pads past the
keeper
95.2 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, FOUR, tossed up and outside the off,
driven inside out through cover with power. Pathan jpoins Dhoni's
party
95.3 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run
95.4 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, googly outside the off, played at
and missed
95.5 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, SIX, tossed up and outside the off,
Pathan launches this one into the stands over midwicket. India
counter-attacking here!
95.6 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, fuller and outside the off,
defended carefully to end the first over of the final session
End of over 96 (11 runs) India 349/5 (trail by 239 runs)
Danish Kaneria 26-3-76-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
MS Dhoni 56* (41b 7x4 3x6) IK Pathan 21* (24b 1x4 1x6)
96.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, punched back to the bowler, Razzaq misfields and a single
is stolen as the ball trickles towards mid off
96.2 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, short of a driving length and just
outside the off, Pathan plays the drive anyway and misses, past
the outside edge to the keeper
96.3 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, back of a length and outside the
off, punched to cover
96.4 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, FOUR, outside the off and fullish, flashed
past point for a boundary to the third-man fence
96.5 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover
96.6 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run
End of over 97 (5 runs) India 354/5 (trail by 234 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 17-1-85-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 57* (42b 7x4 3x6) IK Pathan 25* (29b 2x4 1x6)
97.1 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, FOUR, far down the leg side from round the
stumps, Dhoni plays a paddle sweep very very fine and that is
shovelled past short fine-leg! Shot!
97.2 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, one run, this is the more conventional
sweep, played through square-leg to the fielder on the ropes
97.3 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, well flighted and outside the
off, a bit of turn in to Pathan who defends watchfully this time
97.4 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run
97.5 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, googly pitched far outside the
off, easily left alone to the keeper
97.6 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, one run, good-length ball outside the
off, angling away from the batsman, left alone to the keeper
End of over 98 (6 runs) India 360/5 (trail by 228 runs)
Danish Kaneria 27-3-82-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
IK Pathan 26* (33b 2x4 1x6) MS Dhoni 62* (44b 8x4 3x6)
98.1 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run
98.2 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run
98.3 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, one run, short of a good length and on the
off, punched off the back foot towards mid off
98.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, fuller and a bit pacy, that almost
sneaks through as Dhoni brings the bat down
98.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length angling
defended back to the bowler
98.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, driven straight to midwicket
End of over 99 (1 run) India 361/5 (trail by 227 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 18-1-86-1 (6nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 27* (36b 2x4 1x6) MS Dhoni 62* (47b 8x4 3x6)
99.1 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, one run, tossed up and a bit of width
outside the off, eased wide of cover for a single
99.2 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, SIX, down the pitch, Dhoni makes a bit of
room for himself and lofts the ball straight back over the
bowler's head! That carries all the way over the ropes!
99.3 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, one run, short of a good length and on the
pads, flat also, Dhoni tucks it to fine-leg for a single
99.4 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, googly from round the wicket, on
the off, defended
99.5 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run
99.6 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
another googly, driven to cover
End of over 100 (8 runs) India 369/5 (trail by 219 runs)
Danish Kaneria 28-3-90-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
MS Dhoni 69* (49b 8x4 4x6) IK Pathan 28* (40b 2x4 1x6)
100.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, FOUR, short one dug in, Dhoni pulls well but
straight to Mohammad Asif at fine-leg. The fielder dows not bend
enough and the ball runs away through his legs for a boundary
100.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, good-length ball on the off, driven
to cover
100.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, FOUR, short of a good length and outside the
off, punched off the back foot through cover. Another fine stroke
from Dhoni and it races away to the cover fence!
100.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, full and on the stumps, angling in
on the pads, whipped wide of mid-on for a single
100.5 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, one run, just short of a length and outside
the off, played wide of mid-off for a single
10 needed to avoid the follow-on
100.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, (noball) no run, full and on the pads,
whipped to midwicket
100.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, down the leg side from round the
stumps, easily helped along to fine-leg for a single
End of over 101 (12 runs) India 381/5 (trail by 207 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 19-1-98-1 (7nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 79* (55b 10x4 4x6) IK Pathan 29* (41b 2x4 1x6)
101.1 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, one run, flat and on the pads, flicked down
to fine-leg for a single
101.2 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, full and on the off, just a hint
of spin from round the wickets, defended back down the pitch
101.3 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, one run
101.4 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, no run, outside the off, from round the
stumps, played at and missed
101.5 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, no run, fuller and on the stumps, that's
quite quick from Afridi, Dhoni comes forward in ddefense
101.6 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumnps, played bvack to the bowler
End of over 102 (2 runs) India 383/5 (trail by 205 runs)
Shahid Afridi 12-0-44-0 - Golf Course End
IK Pathan 30* (43b 2x4 1x6) MS Dhoni 80* (59b 10x4 4x6)
102.1 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, Pathan goes back and punches to cover
102.2 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, (noball) one run
102.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run
102.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run
102.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run
102.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run
102.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run
End of over 103 (2 runs) India 385/5 (trail by 203 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 20-1-100-1 (8nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 31* (45b 2x4 1x6) MS Dhoni 80* (64b 10x4 4x6)
103.1 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, one run, tossed up and outside the off,
eased to long off for a aisingle
103.2 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, FOUR, short and just a bit of width, Dhoni
cuts the ball powerfully through covers and that is the follow-on
saved
103.3 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, no run, full and far down the leg side,
left well alone
103.4 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, no run, driven to midwicket
103.5 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, one run, slightly shorter and on the oads,
Dhoni waits on the ball and turns it round the corner
103.6 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, on the off and quite full, from
round the stumps, Pathan defends carefully
End of over 104 (6 runs) India 391/5 (trail by 197 runs)
Shahid Afridi 13-0-50-0 - Golf Course End
MS Dhoni 85* (68b 11x4 4x6) IK Pathan 32* (47b 2x4 1x6)
104.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, round the wicket, just short of a
length, not far from off stump, Dhoni heaves and misses. That was
close!
104.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, Dhoni thumps the ball back down the pitch but cannot beat
Razzaq
104.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, on th epads and fuller this time,
flicked down towards fine-leg for a single
104.4 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, one run, Pathan eases that through cover
without any trouble for another single
104.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, (noball) no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, stroked to cover off the back foot
104.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run, slower ball but it ends up as a
full toss on the legs, flicked away down to fine-leg
104.6 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run
End of over 105 (4 runs) India 395/5 (trail by 193 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 21-1-104-1 (9nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 87* (73b 11x4 4x6) IK Pathan 33* (49b 2x4 1x6)
105.1 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, no run, tossed up outside the off stump, no
shot offered
105.2 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, no run, on the stumps, defended stretching
well forward
105.3 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, no run, quicker delivery, drifting on to
middle and leg, defended straight back to the bowler
105.4 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, no run, again on the middle and leg stump
line, Dhoni quickly gets back and plays it straight back down the
carpet
105.5 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, one run, driven down to long-off, easy
single
105.6 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, well flighted delivery, turning in
from outside the off stump, defended stretching well forward
End of over 106 (1 run) India 396/5 (trail by 192 runs)
Shahid Afridi 14-0-51-0 - Golf Course End
MS Dhoni 88* (78b 11x4 4x6) IK Pathan 33* (50b 2x4 1x6)
Razzaq to continue
106.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, bowled from round the stump, angling
across the right-hander, Dhoni stays back and drives it straight
to the fielder at mid-off
106.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, again punched off the back-foot,
straight to the fielder at mid-off
106.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, (noball) no run, coming in with the angle,
Dhoni comes down the track and swings hard, ball clips the inside
edge and crashes into the pad
106.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, defended straight back down the
track to the mid-off region
106.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, again angling across the right-
hander, Dhoni punches off the back-foot and the ball oes straight
to the fielder at mid-off
106.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run
106.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, short one banged in, Dhoni goes for
the big pull, swing and a miss, through to the keeper
End of over 107 (1 run) India 397/5 (trail by 191 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 22-1-105-1 (10nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 33* (50b 2x4 1x6) MS Dhoni 88* (85b 11x4 4x6)
Match State: Drinks
107.1 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, cut hard to point
107.2 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, one run, quick single stolen as a full
delivery is pushed to mid-off
107.3 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, no run, full once more and on the of stump,
Dhoni defends from his crease
107.4 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, no run, slower delivery this time, tossed
up a touch, down the leg side, sweep played and missed, through to
the keeper
107.5 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, two runs, short and a bit of width, Dhoni
eases it past the point fielder for a couple that takes him to 90
107.6 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, FOUR, this one is quicker and just outside
the off, Dhoni waits and plays a late cut to the third-man
boundary, moving on to 94
End of over 108 (7 runs) India 404/5 (trail by 184 runs)
Shahid Afridi 15-0-58-0 - Golf Course End
IK Pathan 34* (52b 2x4 1x6) MS Dhoni 94* (89b 12x4 4x6)
108.1 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven to cover with a straight bat
108.2 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, from round the stunmps, Pathan watches the ball
carefully and leaves it well alone
108.3 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, Pathan
opens the face of the bat and glides the ball to the boundary at
the vacant third-man area
108.4 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, far outside the off stump, good
length, Pathan leaves this one well alone
108.5 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, defended towards cover
108.6 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, back of a length and angling in to
the left-handed Pathan from round the stumps, punched to mid-on
End of over 109 (4 runs) India 408/5 (trail by 180 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 23-1-109-1 (10nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 94* (89b 12x4 4x6) IK Pathan 38* (58b 3x4 1x6)
109.1 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, no run, tossed up and outside the off, left
well alone
109.2 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, two runs, fetched from outside the off and
swept fine to the fielder on the fence at long leg
109.3 Shahid Afridi to Dhoni, one run, slightly short of a length and
outside the off, flashed through cover for a single
109.4 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, fuller and on the off, Pathan
defends back down the pitch with a straight bat
109.5 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, tossed up just a touch more and
outside the off, driven well but Mohammad Yousuf fields well at
cover
109.6 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, driven hard but straight to the
fielder at cover
End of over 110 (3 runs) India 411/5 (trail by 177 runs)
Shahid Afridi 16-0-61-0 - Golf Course End
MS Dhoni 97* (92b 12x4 4x6) IK Pathan 38* (61b 3x4 1x6)
Shoaib Akhtar back in the attack. Dhoni is on 97. The fun begins
110.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, three runs, good-length ball outside the
off, quite quick, driven on the up over cover. That won't reach
the fence but the batsmen come back for three and that is a well-
made 100 for Mahendra Dhoni!
Shoaib comes round the stumps to Pathan
110.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, full and outside the off, juyst a
hint of swing away from the left-handed Pathan, driven to cover
110.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, just back of a length and outside
the off, Pathan drives uppishly but the ball falls before the
cover fielder
110.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, FOUR, short ball banged in, Pathan takes
it on and pulls superbly in front of square through midwicket
110.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, fuller and on the off, driven back
to the bowler
110.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, one run, eased just wide of cover for a
quick single
End of over 111 (8 runs) India 419/5 (trail by 169 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 20-7-68-1 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 43* (66b 4x4 1x6) MS Dhoni 100* (93b 12x4 4x6)
111.1 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, quicker one outside the off,
straighter one, played at and missed, through to the keeper
111.2 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover
111.3 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run
111.4 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run
111.5 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
to the leg side
111.6 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, one run, Afridi bangs this one in short, a
bit quicker, pulled to the leg side
End of over 112 (1 run) India 420/5 (trail by 168 runs)
Shahid Afridi 17-0-62-0 - Golf Course End
IK Pathan 44* (72b 4x4 1x6) MS Dhoni 100* (93b 12x4 4x6)
112.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, one run, short one slipping down the leg
side, pulled down to fine-leg for a single
112.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, one run, short one down the leg side, pull
played, off the edge down to fine-leg for a single
112.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, short one banged in from round the
stumps, Pathan ducks under it as the shadows lengthen
112.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, another short one, this is quick,
just oiutside the off, Pathan plays at it and misses. That is a
good ball at the end of the day
112.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, defended back down the pitch to the bowler
112.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, one run, down the leg side, slightly
short, Pathan goes back and pulls, Mohammad Asif runs around on
the ropes at fine-leg, dives and fields well
End of over 113 (3 runs) India 423/5 (trail by 165 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 21-7-71-1 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 46* (77b 4x4 1x6) MS Dhoni 101* (94b 12x4 4x6)
113.1 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, tossed and outside the off stump,
driven to cover
113.2 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, one run, once again well-flighted and
outside the off, pushed down to long off
113.3 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run
113.4 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, outside the off and full, a bit of
turn, left alone to the keeper
113.5 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, full and outside tjhe off stump,
pushed to cover all along the ground
113.6 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, slightly short and outside the
off, chopped hard to the fielder at cover
End of over 114 (1 run) India 424/5 (trail by 164 runs)
Danish Kaneria 29-3-91-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
IK Pathan 47* (79b 4x4 1x6) MS Dhoni 101* (98b 12x4 4x6)
114.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, short ball banged in, Pathan
leaves this alone to the keeper
114.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, short ball banged in on the leg
stump, Pathan ducks well under it, through to the keeper
114.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, driven to the fielder at point
114.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, one run, short of a good length and on the
pads, flicked down to the fielder at fine-leg
114.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, no run, short of a length, quite quick,
outside the off, Dhoni sways out of the way of this one
114.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, one run, short one banged in, Dhoni pulls
well to the fine-leg region and picks up a single to keep the
strike
End of over 115 (2 runs) India 426/5 (trail by 162 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 22-7-73-1 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 102* (100b 12x4 4x6) IK Pathan 48* (83b 4x4 1x6)
115.1 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, full and outside the off, Dhoni
plays the sweep and misses
115.2 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, one run, short of a length and on the off,
Dhoni pulls this very straight, back past the bowler
115.3 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, flighted and outside the off,
driven through cover
115.4 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, full and on the off, Pathan
defends that carefully
115.5 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run
115.6 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
stroked down to long-off
End of over 116 (1 run) India 427/5 (trail by 161 runs)
Danish Kaneria 30-3-92-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
MS Dhoni 103* (102b 12x4 4x6) IK Pathan 48* (87b 4x4 1x6)
116.1 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended off the back foot to cover
116.2 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven
hard to cover
116.3 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, one run, on the off, good length, driven
off the oinside edge to the midwicket region
116.4 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run
116.5 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, driven to cover off the back foot
116.6 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, on the off and full, driven to mid
off
End of over 117 (1 run) India 428/5 (trail by 160 runs)
Mohammad Asif 25-4-78-1 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 104* (105b 12x4 4x6) IK Pathan 48* (90b 4x4 1x6)
117.1 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run
117.2 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, full and far outside the off, left
well alone
117.3 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
legbreak, kicked away
117.4 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, fuller still and outside the off
stump, Dhoni defends watchfully towards the off side
117.5 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, googly on the stumps, defended to
the on side with an angled bat
117.6 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off, punched to the man at long off for a single
End of over 118 (1 run) India 429/5 (trail by 159 runs)
Danish Kaneria 31-3-93-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
MS Dhoni 105* (111b 12x4 4x6) IK Pathan 48* (90b 4x4 1x6)
118.1 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, good length delivery on the stumps,
driven to the leg side with a straight bat
118.2 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, FOUR, full and outside the off, Dhoni plays
a flashing drive, the ball goes off the edge and between first and
second slip for a boundary!
118.3 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, fullish ball on the off, just a
hint of swing away from the right-handed Dhoni, driven to mid-off
118.4 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, back of a length and on the off,
driven towards the cover fielder
118.5 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run
118.6 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, one run, quality reverse-swinging yorker,
that one homes in on the base of the stumps, Dhoni is good enough
to dig the ball out and it rolls down towards fine-leg
End of over 119 (5 runs) India 434/5 (trail by 154 runs)
Mohammad Asif 26-4-83-1 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 110* (117b 13x4 4x6) IK Pathan 48* (90b 4x4 1x6)
119.1 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, well flighted and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch to the bowler
119.2 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, one run
119.3 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, googly outsidew the off, Pathan
pokes at it and it goes off the inside edge past the stumps
towards fine-leg
119.4 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, tossed up and on the off, driven
well to mid off
119.5 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, flat and on the off, defended
watchfully back down the pitch with a straight bat
119.6 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, full and outside the off,
defended to the leg side
End of over 120 (1 run) India 435/5 (trail by 153 runs)
Danish Kaneria 32-3-94-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
MS Dhoni 111* (119b 13x4 4x6) IK Pathan 48* (94b 4x4 1x6)
120.1 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, one run, on the legs, flicked it away to
square leg
120.2 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, full and on the off, a hint of
swing in to Pathan, driven well to mid off
120.3 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, one run, fullish and outside the off,
reversing away from Pathan, driven at and edged, Akmal fails to
hold it and the ball goes off the slip fielder's boot to the off
side
120.4 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, fullish and on the off, the ball
wobbling a touch in the air, driven to mid off
120.5 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, FOUR, low full-toss outside the off, late
reverse swing in to Dhoni who times the ball back past the bowler
for a boundary
120.6 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, full and on the off, this one
threatens to swing away, Dhoni defends
End of over 121 (6 runs) India 441/5 (trail by 147 runs)
Mohammad Asif 27-4-89-1 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 49* (96b 4x4 1x6) MS Dhoni 116* (123b 14x4 4x6)
The umpires have come together for a chat. This can only be a
discussion about light.
The light is offered to the batsmen and they gratefully accept it
India have come back into this game thanks to a fine partnership
between Mahendra Dhoni and Irfan Pathan
Dhoni is batting on a swashbuckling 116 while Pathan has a strong
49
India end the third day on a healthy 441 for 5 in response to
Paksitan's 588
That's all from the htird day's play. See you again tomorrow
morning at 0945 Pakistan time/1015 India time for all the action
from the fourth day
Till then this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing out
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Match State: Stumps - Day 3
Hello and welcome to coverage of the fourth day's play
I'm Anand Vasu and will be your commentator for the day
It's Irfan Pathan and Mahendra Dhoni at the crease
Danish Kaneria to begin
121.1 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, tossed up and outside the off
stump, driven inside out to cover, confident start from Pathan
121.2 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, FOUR, tossed up even more and outside the
off, big flashing drive from Pathan. He's not to the pitrch of the
ball but it slices over gully and runs away to the third-man
fence! Fifty for Irfan Pathan!
121.3 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, far outside the off stump, Pathan
leaves that one well alone
121.4 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, flatter, closer to the off stump,
punched to mid off
121.5 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, again flatter and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch
121.6 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, on the off once more, flat,
fullish, driven back to the bowler
End of over 122 (4 runs) India 445/5 (trail by 143 runs)
Danish Kaneria 33-3-98-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
MS Dhoni 116* (123b 14x4 4x6) IK Pathan 53* (102b 5x4 1x6)
Shoaib Akhtar will bowl at the Pavilion End
122.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
122.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, no run, short of a driving length and
outside the off, Shoaib just warming up here, left alone to the
keeper
122.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, two runs, short of a good length and
outside the off stump, Dhoni waits on it and punches the ball past
point for a couple
122.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, two runs, again short of a length, again
Dhoni goes back and punches. He manages to beat the man at cover
and there's two more to the total
122.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, one run, this time it's just a single as
Dhoni drives forecefully to the sweeper on the off-side fence
122.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, short one banged in, it does not
really get up too high, Pathan leaves it alone to the keeper
End of over 123 (5 runs) India 450/5 (trail by 138 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 23-7-78-1 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 121* (128b 14x4 4x6) IK Pathan 53* (103b 5x4 1x6)
123.1 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, googly just outside the off, a bit
of turn in, Dhoni covers the line and defends carefully
123.2 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, one run, single down to deep backward
square-leg with a sweep from outside the off stump
123.3 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, driven to cover as the ball is
full and outside the off
123.4 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, punched to mid off
123.5 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, googly, it is far outside off
though, punched to cover
123.6 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, another googly far outside the
off, Pathan once again chooses to leave it well alone
End of over 124 (1 run) India 451/5 (trail by 137 runs)
Danish Kaneria 34-3-99-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
MS Dhoni 122* (130b 14x4 4x6) IK Pathan 53* (107b 5x4 1x6)
124.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length, on the
stumps, defended back to the bowler
124.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, one run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, Dhoni opens the face of the bat and drives
through cover-point
124.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, short one banged in just a touch
outside the off, that moves away from the left-handed Pathan ever
so slightly, makes little difference as Pathan ignores the ball
and lets it go through to the keeper
124.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, back of a driving length and on
the off, angling away, punched to cover
124.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, fuller ball this time, on the off
stump, Pathan watches it carefully and drives to cover
124.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, (noball) two runs, full and slipping down
the leg side from round the wicket, Shoaib searching for the
yorker, Pathan flicks well, Imran Farhat runs around on the ropes,
dives and saves
124.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run
End of over 125 (4 runs) India 455/5 (trail by 133 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 24-7-82-1 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 123* (132b 14x4 4x6) IK Pathan 55* (112b 5x4 1x6)
125.1 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, legbye: one run, sweep played and missed,
struck on the pad, it's a googly on the stumps, very good shout
for the lbw, turned down
125.2 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, full and outside the off, Pathan
is brought forward in defense and beaten. Well bowled!
125.3 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
Pathan covers the line well and defends
125.4 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run
125.5 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, another googly, outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
125.6 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, on the off stump, not much turn,
driven to cover
End of over 126 (1 run, maiden) India 456/5 (trail by 132 runs)
Danish Kaneria 35-4-99-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
MS Dhoni 123* (133b 14x4 4x6) IK Pathan 55* (117b 5x4 1x6)
126.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, no run, low full toss on the off stumps as
Shoaib searches for the yorker, punched to mid off
126.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, FOUR, overpitched and on the off, that's
the problem striving for the yorker and not getting it right,
that's in the slot and Dhoni plays a superb straight drive past
mid-off!
126.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
126.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, FOUR, another short one, plenty of pace on
it, Dhoni waits on this one and uppercuts over the slips cordon
for another four!
126.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, FOUR, short one banged in from round the
stumps, Dhoni lines it up and cracks the pull through midwicket.
Third boundary of the over!
126.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, (noball) bye: FOUR, fast and furious. This
one is a beamer and luckily for Dhoni is well down the leg side.
That is a deadly, dangerous delivery and Shoaib gets a warning
from Simon Taufel!
That is an exceptionally dangerous beamer. It could easily have
knocked Dhoni's head off. Shoaib needs to be more careful than
that.
126.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Dhoni, one run
End of over 127 (18 runs) India 474/5 (trail by 114 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 25-7-100-1 (1w 4nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 136* (140b 17x4 4x6) IK Pathan 55* (117b 5x4 1x6)
127.1 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, one run, tossed up and on the off stump,
googly that turns in a touch, driven wide of mid-on
127.2 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, fullish and outside the off,
defended towards the slips cordon
127.3 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, one run, full and outside the off stump,
driven down to long-on for a single
127.4 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, FOUR, tossed up and outside the off, Dhoni
plays a cracking drive but the ball only goes off the edge over
slip and runs away to the third-man fence
127.5 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, two runs, driven on the up over cover,
catch it is the call but the ball lands safe
127.6 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run
End of over 128 (8 runs) India 482/5 (trail by 106 runs)
Danish Kaneria 36-4-107-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
IK Pathan 56* (119b 5x4 1x6) MS Dhoni 143* (144b 18x4 4x6)
128.1 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, fullish and outside the off,
slanting away, left alone to the keeper
128.2 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, full and outside the off, Pathan
drives to cover
128.3 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, full and outside the off stump,
left well alone to the keeper
128.4 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, FOUR, overpitched and a bit of width
outside the off, Pathan leans into the line of the ball and drives
beautifully through cover
128.5 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, good-length delivery just outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
128.6 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, full and on the off stump, driven
to mid-off
End of over 129 (4 runs) India 486/5 (trail by 102 runs)
Mohammad Asif 28-4-93-1 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 143* (144b 18x4 4x6) IK Pathan 60* (125b 6x4 1x6)
129.1 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, full and far outside the off
stump, Dhoni leaves it alone to the keeper as it turns a bit
129.2 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run
129.3 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, wide: no run, far outside the off stump,
the umpire calls it a wide as Dhoni leaves it alone
129.3 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, closer to the stumps, once again
left alone though
129.4 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, full and on the off stump, punched
to cover
129.5 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, full and outside the off stump, a
bit of turn, left alone
129.6 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run
End of over 130 (1 run) India 487/5 (trail by 101 runs)
Danish Kaneria 37-4-108-1 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
IK Pathan 60* (125b 6x4 1x6) MS Dhoni 143* (150b 18x4 4x6)
130.1 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, full and outside the off stump,
left alone to the keeper
130.2 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
driven to mid off
130.3 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run
130.4 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
driven back down the pitch to the bowler
130.5 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, two runs, punched wide of cover for a
couple
130.6 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, full and outside the off, driven
to cover
End of over 131 (2 runs) India 489/5 (trail by 99 runs)
Mohammad Asif 29-4-95-1 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 143* (150b 18x4 4x6) IK Pathan 62* (131b 6x4 1x6)
131.1 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, played to gully
131.2 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, one run, front foot drive through cover
for a single
131.3 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, one run, tossed up and outside the off.
Was that the googly? Driven wide of mid off for a single
131.4 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, OUT: tossed up, Dhoni is tempted and comes
down the pitch to hoick the ball for a massive six, the ball dips
sharply in the end, Dhoni is beaten in the flight and well stumped
by Akmal!
India 491/6, Partnership of 210
MS Dhoni st Kamran Akmal b Danish Kaneria 144 (153b 18x4 4x6)
IK Pathan 63* (132b 6x4 1x6) Danish Kaneria 37.4-4-110-2 (1w 3nb)
End of a quality innings from Dhoni
131.5 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
Kumble lunges forward and defends
131.6 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, flat and on the stumps, Kumble
defends very carefully
End of over 132 (2 runs) India 491/6 (trail by 97 runs)
Danish Kaneria 38-4-110-2 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
IK Pathan 63* (132b 6x4 1x6) A Kumble 0* (2b)
132.1 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, full and outside the off stump,
driven to cover with a straight bat
132.2 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, good-length ball outside the off,
angling away, left alone
132.3 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, slanting away from Pathan, flashed at and missed
132.4 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, fullish and outside the off,
flowing cover drive, does not beat the fielder though
132.5 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
132.6 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run
End of over 133 (maiden) India 491/6 (trail by 97 runs)
Mohammad Asif 30-5-95-1 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 0* (2b) IK Pathan 63* (138b 6x4 1x6)
133.1 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run
133.2 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, tossed up and on the stumps,
defended to the leg side
133.3 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, fullish and outside the off,
plenty of turn, defended towards the off side
133.4 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, one run, driven just wide of mid off for
a single
133.5 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, one run, full toss on the off from round
the stumps, driven wide of mid-on for a single
133.6 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, down the leg side, and it's the
googly and goes further, left well alone to the keeper
End of over 134 (2 runs) India 493/6 (trail by 95 runs)
Danish Kaneria 39-4-112-2 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
IK Pathan 64* (139b 6x4 1x6) A Kumble 1* (7b)
134.1 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, Pathan leaves it alone as it angles away
from him
134.2 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, on the stumps, good length, again
angling across, defended
134.3 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, fullish and on the off, driven to
mid-off
134.4 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, full and on the off, driven to
mid-off with a straight bat
134.5 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run
134.6 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, legbye: two runs
End of over 135 (2 runs, maiden) India 495/6 (trail by 93 runs)
Mohammad Asif 31-6-95-1 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 1* (7b) IK Pathan 64* (145b 6x4 1x6)
135.1 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, full and on the off stump, Kumble
is very careful in defense
135.2 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, flat and on the pads, clipped to
the on side
135.3 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run
135.4 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, tossed up and on the stumps,
defended
135.5 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, flatter and outside the off
stump, driven to mid-off
135.6 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, tossed up and down the leg side,
worked to the on side
End of over 136 (maiden) India 495/6 (trail by 93 runs)
Danish Kaneria 40-5-112-2 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
IK Pathan 64* (145b 6x4 1x6) A Kumble 1* (13b)
136.1 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, round the stumps, outside the off,
straight delivery, left alone
136.2 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, pushed to mid off for a quick single
136.3 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run, very full and on the off stump,
driven to cover with a straight bat
136.4 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left well alone to the keeper
136.5 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run
136.6 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run
End of over 137 (1 run) India 496/6 (trail by 92 runs)
Mohammad Asif 32-6-96-1 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 65* (147b 6x4 1x6) A Kumble 1* (17b)
That's a short break for drinks
Match State: Drinks
137.1 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, one run, flihgted delivery otuside the
off stump, driven to long-on
137.2 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, wrong one, defended to mid-on
137.3 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, legbreak this time, defended
carefully
137.4 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run
137.5 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, FOUR, down the leg side and quite full,
Kumble pulls out a fine sweep that sends the ball to the boundary
and brings up the
Indian 500
137.6 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run
End of over 138 (5 runs) India 501/6 (trail by 87 runs)
Danish Kaneria 41-5-117-2 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
IK Pathan 66* (148b 6x4 1x6) A Kumble 5* (22b 1x4)
138.1 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, FOUR, too full and outside the off stump,
driven inside out through cover for a superb boundary. That was a
quality shot!
138.2 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run
138.3 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off stump, punched off the back foot through cover
138.4 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run, full and outside the off stump,
left alone to the keeper
138.5 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run, superb ball outside the off,
slants in and shapes away, played at and missed. Kumble struggled
with that one
138.6 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run, very full, very straight, wobble
in the air, punched back down the pitch to the bowler
End of over 139 (5 runs) India 506/6 (trail by 82 runs)
Mohammad Asif 33-6-101-1 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 71* (151b 7x4 1x6) A Kumble 5* (25b 1x4)
139.1 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, one run, tossed up and outside the off,
driven inside out through cover for a single
139.2 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, googly on the off, drifting in
onto the off, defended back down the pitch
139.3 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, flatter and on the off, defended
towards silly mid off
139.4 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run
139.5 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, very full and very straight,
driven to the leg side
139.6 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, one run, punched to the leg side, the
batsmen steal a tight single as the throw comes in the bowler's
end
End of over 140 (2 runs) India 508/6 (trail by 80 runs)
Danish Kaneria 42-5-119-2 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
A Kumble 6* (30b 1x4) IK Pathan 72* (152b 7x4 1x6)
140.1 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run
140.2 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run, short of a good length and
slipping down the leg side, left alone to the keeper
140.3 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run, banged in a touch short but the
ball does not really rise, played back down the pitch
140.4 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, two runs, just short of a good length and
on the pads, tucked away through te leg side for a brace
140.5 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, defended back down the pitch to the bowler
140.6 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run, full and outside the off, driven
to point with an angled bat
End of over 141 (2 runs) India 510/6 (trail by 78 runs)
Mohammad Asif 34-6-103-1 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 72* (152b 7x4 1x6) A Kumble 8* (36b 1x4)
141.1 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
pushed to cover
141.2 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, FOUR, just short of a good length and
outside the off, tossed up a touch, driven inside out over cover
for a handsome boundary!
141.3 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, flatter this time and on the off,
driven to the leg side
141.4 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, round the stumps, googly, chopped
towards the off side
141.5 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, SIX, once again tossed up and outside the
off, Pathan swings cleanly through the line. Big six over long-
off! that is a class shot
141.6 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, one run, worked through midwicket for a
single that keeps the strike for Pathan
End of over 142 (11 runs) India 521/6 (trail by 67 runs)
Danish Kaneria 43-5-130-2 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
IK Pathan 83* (158b 8x4 2x6) A Kumble 8* (36b 1x4)
142.1 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, good length ball on the off from
Razzaq in a new spell, defended back down the pitch
142.2 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, full and far outside the off, not
much pace on the ball, left alone to the keeper
142.3 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, one run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, eased past point for a single
142.4 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, no run, good length ball outside the off,
driven to cover
142.5 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, no run, just short of a good length and on
thew pads, worked down to mid on
142.6 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, no run, full and quite straight, late
reverse swing in, Kumble plays and misses, struck on the pad
End of over 143 (1 run) India 522/6 (trail by 66 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 24-1-110-1 (10nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 84* (161b 8x4 2x6) A Kumble 8* (39b 1x4)
143.1 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, good-length ball, googly, outside
the off from round the stumps, placed to cover
143.2 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, driven towards the off side
143.3 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, FOUR, tossed up a bit more and outside
the off, Pathan plays a powerful slog-sweep through midwicket for
a boundary that takes him to 88
143.4 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, no run, full and outside the off, eased
to cover
143.5 Danish Kaneria to Pathan, one run, full and on the off, a bit of
spin in, worked to the on side for a single
143.6 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, googly, slipping down the leg
side, Kumble lunges forward and pads the ball away
End of over 144 (5 runs) India 527/6 (trail by 61 runs)
Danish Kaneria 44-5-135-2 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
IK Pathan 89* (166b 9x4 2x6) A Kumble 8* (40b 1x4)
144.1 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the poff, Razzaq bowling from round the wicket, driven to
cover
144.2 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, one run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, driven wide of point and Pathan moves into
the nervous nineties
144.3 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, one run, good-length ball outside the off
stump, Kumble gets to the pitch of the ball nicely and drives
through cover
144.4 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run
144.5 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, OUT: Full, on the middle stump, late
reverse causes the ball to straighten, Pathan shapes to drive, the
ball thuds into pad and then hits bat. Loud shout and that is
plumb in front! End of a good innings from Pathan!
India 529/7, Partnership of 38
IK Pathan lbw b Abdul Razzaq 90 (170b 9x4 2x6)
A Kumble 9* (41b 1x4) Abdul Razzaq 24.5-1-112-2 (10nb)
And once again Pathan falls within striking distance of a 100. He
made 93 opening the batting against Sri Lanka at Delhi, and now he
has played a valuable hand scoring 90 when India were in some
trouble
Harbhajan Signh is the new batsman
144.6 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, no run, beaten outside the off
End of over 145 (2 runs) India 529/7 (trail by 59 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 25-1-112-2 (10nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 9* (41b 1x4) Harbhajan Singh 0* (1b)
145.1 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, fullish and on the off, Kumble
defends carefully
145.2 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run
145.3 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, full and on the stumps, Kumble
defends back down the pitch
145.4 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, googly, that turns very sharply
from on the off and strikes the pad
145.5 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, one run, short of a length and outside
the off, cut past point
145.6 Danish Kaneria to Harbhajan Singh, no run
End of over 146 (1 run) India 530/7 (trail by 58 runs)
Danish Kaneria 45-5-136-2 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
A Kumble 10* (46b 1x4) Harbhajan Singh 0* (2b)
146.1 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, no run, full and far outside the off, a bit
of away swing, driven at and missed, through to the keeper
146.2 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, no run, driven well to cover, no chance of
a run though
146.3 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, one run, slower ball but it's drifting down
the leg side and Kumble sees it early and plays late, flicking to
fine-leg
146.4 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off stump, left alone to the keeper
146.5 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full and outside the off,
a hint of away swing, left alone to the keeper once again. How
long before Harbhajan has a go?
146.6 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, (noball) no run
146.6 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, (noball) no run, and another no-
ball from Razzaq
146.6 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, no run, just short of a length and
outside the off, clipped down to point
End of over 147 (3 runs) India 533/7 (trail by 55 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 26-1-115-2 (12nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 11* (49b 1x4) Harbhajan Singh 0* (7b)
147.1 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, one run, fullish and on the pads, flicked
down towards fine-leg for a single
147.2 Danish Kaneria to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full and outside the
off, heaved towards midwicket
147.3 Danish Kaneria to Harbhajan Singh, one run, just short of a length
and outside the off, punched to cover for a single
147.4 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, full and quicker, on the pads,
flick played and missed, hit on the pad
147.5 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, flat and on the off stump,
defended back down the pitch
147.6 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, tossed up once more and on the
off stump, defended back towards the off side
End of over 148 (2 runs) India 535/7 (trail by 53 runs)
Danish Kaneria 46-5-138-2 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
Harbhajan Singh 1* (9b) A Kumble 12* (53b 1x4)
148.1 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full and on the of from
round the stumps, driven to cover, Harbhajan playing cautiously so
far
148.2 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, one run, just short of a good
length and outside the off, punched back past the bowler towards
mid off for a single
148.3 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, angled to cover
148.4 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, one run, full and slipping down the leg
side, flicked down to fine-leg for a single
148.5 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, just a bit of width outside
the off, quite full, angling away from Harbhajan as Razzaq is
bowling from round the stumps, driven strongly through cover for a
boundary
148.6 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, no run, just short of a good
length and on the off, pushed to cover
End of over 149 (6 runs) India 541/7 (trail by 47 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 27-1-121-2 (12nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 13* (55b 1x4) Harbhajan Singh 6* (13b 1x4)
149.1 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, one run, tossed up and outside the off,
driven wide of mid off for a single
149.2 Danish Kaneria to Harbhajan Singh, no run
149.3 Danish Kaneria to Harbhajan Singh, no run, flatter and on the off,
Harbhajan comes across and defends with a straight bat
149.4 Danish Kaneria to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, very full, on he stumps,
Harbhajan makes room and plays a crunching drive through cover in
fine style
149.5 Danish Kaneria to Harbhajan Singh, no run, googly on th eleg stump,
down the pitch comes Harbhajan's left leg and kicks the ball away
149.6 Danish Kaneria to Harbhajan Singh, one run, outside the off and
full, played down towards third-man, Habrajan keeps the strike
End of over 150 (6 runs) India 547/7 (trail by 41 runs)
Danish Kaneria 47-5-144-2 (1w 3nb) - Golf Course End
Harbhajan Singh 11* (18b 2x4) A Kumble 14* (56b 1x4)
150.1 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, no run, just short of a good
length and outside the off, punched to cover
150.2 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, no run, short of a good length and
on the off, punched to cover
150.3 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, no run, overpitched and on the off
stump, driven to mid off
150.4 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, overpitched and slipping
down leg side, flicked beautifully through square-leg for another
boundary
150.5 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, (noball) no run, good-length ball
outside the off, driven hard at, off the edge but bounces just
short of Younis Khan at slip
150.5 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, no run
150.6 Abdul Razzaq to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full and outside the off,
driven to cover
End of over 151 (5 runs) India 552/7 (trail by 36 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 28-1-126-2 (13nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 14* (56b 1x4) Harbhajan Singh 15* (25b 3x4)
151.1 Shahid Afridi to Kumble, no run, full and outside the off stump,
driven to cover
151.2 Shahid Afridi to Kumble, no run, flat and on the pads, defended
back down the pitch
151.3 Shahid Afridi to Kumble, one run, down the leg side, swept down to
fine-leg for a single
151.4 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, no run, fullish and outside the
off, driuven to cover
151.5 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, no run
151.6 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full and outside the off,
driven to mid-on
End of over 152 (1 run) India 553/7 (trail by 35 runs)
Shahid Afridi 18-0-63-0 - Golf Course End
A Kumble 15* (59b 1x4) Harbhajan Singh 15* (28b 3x4)
152.1 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, OUT: tossed up and outside the off stump,
Kumble is drawn forward in the drive and beaten in the air, Akmal
collects and quickly whips the bails off. Quality glovework from
Akmal and another wicket falls
India 553/8, Partnership of 24
A Kumble st Kamran Akmal b Danish Kaneria 15 (60b 1x4 0x6)
Harbhajan Singh 15* (28b 3x4) Danish Kaneria 47.1-5-144-3 (1w 3nb)
152.2 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, googly on the off, spinning in to
Zaheer who defends carefully
152.3 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, flatter, quicker, fuller, defended
carefully back down the pitch
152.4 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, far dowjn the leg side, much
quicker, padded away to fine-leg
152.5 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, on the off, spinning a touch,
defended towards the off side
152.6 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run
End of over 153 (maiden) India 553/8 (trail by 35 runs)
Danish Kaneria 48-6-144-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
Harbhajan Singh 15* (28b 3x4) Z Khan 0* (5b)
153.1 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, no run
153.2 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, no run, down the leg side, flick
played and missed, Akmal collects and whips the balls off in a
jiffy, referred to the third umpire, not out is the call
153.3 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full and on the pads,
padded away back to the leg side
153.4 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, no run, on the off, full and
straight, played back down the pitch
153.5 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, no run, down the leg side, swing
and a miss
153.6 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, Harbhajan goes fo the big
hit, good clean connection into the empty spaces at long off, four
more
End of over 154 (4 runs) India 557/8 (trail by 31 runs)
Shahid Afridi 19-0-67-0 - Golf Course End
Z Khan 0* (5b) Harbhajan Singh 19* (34b 4x4)
154.1 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run
154.2 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, tossed up and on the off, defended
towards the off side
154.3 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, short and wide outside the off,
plenty of turn, left well alone
154.4 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, full and straight this time,
defended back down the pitch
154.5 Danish Kaneria to Khan, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
worked through midwicket for a single
154.6 Danish Kaneria to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full and outside the
off, cut played and missed, though to the keeper
End of over 155 (1 run) India 558/8 (trail by 30 runs)
Danish Kaneria 49-6-145-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
Z Khan 1* (10b) Harbhajan Singh 19* (35b 4x4)
It's almost time for the lunch break now
155.1 Shahid Afridi to Khan, no run, full and speared in on the stumps,
that was very quick, well dug out in the end
155.2 Shahid Afridi to Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, pushed past silly mid off
155.3 Shahid Afridi to Khan, one run, short of a good length and on the
off, driven back past the bowler to mid-on
155.4 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, no run, legbreak outside the off
stump, cut played and missed
155.5 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full and on the pads,
defended back down the pitch
Should be the last ball before lunch
155.6 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full and straight,
defended
End of over 156 (1 run) India 559/8 (trail by 29 runs)
Shahid Afridi 20-0-68-0 - Golf Course End
Z Khan 2* (13b) Harbhajan Singh 19* (38b 4x4)
And with that it is lunch on the fourth day
We'll be back with all the action in about 40 minutes at 1255
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156.1 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, tossed up and pitching outside leg,
a bit of spin, padded away
156.2 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, short of a length and a bit of
width outside the off, cut away to point
156.3 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, fullish and on the off, defended
towards cover
156.4 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, flatter and quicker, rushing on to
the off stump, defended back down the pitch
156.5 Danish Kaneria to Khan, FOUR, tossed up just a bit more and Zaheer
goes for the heave through square-leg, it comes off and goes to
the midwicket fence
156.6 Danish Kaneria to Khan, FOUR, short of a length and too much width
outside the off, Zaheer rocks back and cuts well to the point
fence
End of over 157 (8 runs) India 567/8 (trail by 21 runs)
Danish Kaneria 50-6-153-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
Harbhajan Singh 19* (38b 4x4) Z Khan 10* (19b 2x4)
157.1 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full and straight, driven
hard to mid on
157.2 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, one run, full and outside the
off, squeezed through cover for a single
157.3 Shahid Afridi to Khan, bye: one run, down the leg side, flick
played and missed, beats the keeper
157.4 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, just a bit of width,
there's pace on the ball too, cut away through point for another
boundary
157.5 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, SIX, maximum! Harbhajan gets down
on one knee and slogs the ball over midwicket! That is a good hit
157.6 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, one run, full and very straight,
flat as well, eased to mid off for a single
End of over 158 (13 runs) India 580/8 (trail by 8 runs)
Shahid Afridi 21-0-80-0 - Golf Course End
Harbhajan Singh 31* (43b 5x4 1x6) Z Khan 10* (20b 2x4)
158.1 Danish Kaneria to Harbhajan Singh, no run
158.2 Danish Kaneria to Harbhajan Singh, SIX, tossed up a bit more and on
the stumps, Harbhajan makes enough room to clout the ball back
over the bowler's head for a huge six!
158.3 Danish Kaneria to Harbhajan Singh, no run, short of a good length
and outside the off, chopped to point
158.4 Danish Kaneria to Harbhajan Singh, one run, heaved through the on
side, there's protection though, just a single
158.5 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut to point
158.6 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, full and drifting onto the pads,
played back to the leg side
End of over 159 (7 runs) India 587/8 (trail by 1 runs)
Danish Kaneria 51-6-160-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
Harbhajan Singh 38* (47b 5x4 2x6) Z Khan 10* (22b 2x4)
159.1 Shahid Afridi to Harbhajan Singh, OUT: full and quick, that one
screams in on the pad, Harbhajan is late on the stroke and the
ball nails the pad! Plumb in front and Harbhajan is gone for 38,
India are still 1 run behind
India 587/9, Partnership of 34
Harbhajan Singh lbw b Shahid Afridi 38 (48b 5x4 2x6)
Z Khan 10* (22b 2x4) Shahid Afridi 21.1-0-80-1
159.2 Shahid Afridi to Singh, no run, tossed up and on the off, very slow
that ball, defended back down the pitch
159.3 Shahid Afridi to Singh, no run, here comes the quick one, seam up,
drifting down leg, 120 kmh! struck on the pad
159.4 Shahid Afridi to Singh, one run, single down to the on side to
level scores in the first innings
159.5 Shahid Afridi to Khan, no run, here's another quick one! again
drifting down leg as it strikes pad. 129 kmh! That is seriously
quick
159.6 Shahid Afridi to Khan, one run, full and outside the off, driven
through cover for a single that gives India the lead
End of over 160 (2 runs) India 589/9 (lead by 1 runs)
Shahid Afridi 22-0-82-1 - Golf Course End
Z Khan 11* (24b 2x4) RP Singh 1* (3b)
160.1 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, cut down to point
160.2 Danish Kaneria to Khan, one run, chopped down past slip for a
single
160.3 Danish Kaneria to Singh, no run, googly on the off stump, a bit of
turn in, defended back down the pitch
160.4 Danish Kaneria to Singh, no run, flat and on the pads, defended
watchfully
160.5 Danish Kaneria to Singh, no run, very well flighted and on the off,
it's the googly again, big turn, loud shout for the lbw, turned
down
160.6 Danish Kaneria to Singh, no run, played back down the pitch
End of over 161 (1 run) India 590/9 (lead by 2 runs)
Danish Kaneria 52-6-161-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
Z Khan 12* (26b 2x4) RP Singh 1* (7b)
161.1 Shahid Afridi to Khan, no run
161.2 Shahid Afridi to Khan, one run
161.3 Shahid Afridi to Singh, no run
161.4 Shahid Afridi to Singh, no run
161.5 Shahid Afridi to Singh, no run
161.6 Shahid Afridi to Singh, one run
End of over 162 (2 runs) India 592/9 (lead by 4 runs)
Shahid Afridi 23-0-84-1 - Golf Course End
RP Singh 2* (11b) Z Khan 13* (28b 2x4)
162.1 Danish Kaneria to Singh, no run, tossed up and outside the off
stump, driven at and missed
162.2 Danish Kaneria to Singh, one run, placed wide of mid-on for a
single
162.3 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, chopped just wide of point
162.4 Danish Kaneria to Khan, one run, edged just wide of the slip
fielder for a single
162.5 Danish Kaneria to Singh, no run, tossed up well and on the off, big
turn and the ball beats the bat as RP Singh comes forward in
defense
162.6 Danish Kaneria to Singh, one run, very full and on the off, driven
back past the bowler to long off for a single
End of over 163 (3 runs) India 595/9 (lead by 7 runs)
Danish Kaneria 53-6-164-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
RP Singh 4* (15b) Z Khan 14* (30b 2x4)
163.1 Shahid Afridi to Singh, no run
163.2 Shahid Afridi to Singh, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, driven
back towards the bowler
163.3 Shahid Afridi to Singh, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended to
the leg side
163.4 Shahid Afridi to Singh, one run, full and outside the off, driven
to long off
163.5 Shahid Afridi to Khan, SIX, tossed up and on the stumps. Plenty of
air on that one, Zaheer hits that into the stands at midwicket!
163.6 Shahid Afridi to Khan, no run, chopped down to point
End of over 164 (7 runs) India 602/9 (lead by 14 runs)
Shahid Afridi 24-0-91-1 - Golf Course End
RP Singh 5* (19b) Z Khan 20* (32b 2x4 1x6)
164.1 Danish Kaneria to Singh, no run
164.2 Danish Kaneria to Singh, no run
164.3 Danish Kaneria to Singh, no run, big turn again from just outside
the off, played and missed
164.4 Danish Kaneria to Singh, no run, swing and a miss outside the off
as the ball is tossed up and turns a great deal off the pitch
164.5 Danish Kaneria to Singh, no run, on the legs this time and full,
defended carefully
164.6 Danish Kaneria to Singh, one run, fullish and outside the off,
driven to cover for a single
End of over 165 (1 run) India 603/9 (lead by 15 runs)
Danish Kaneria 54-6-165-3 (1w 3nb) - Pavilion End
RP Singh 6* (25b) Z Khan 20* (32b 2x4 1x6)
165.1 Shahid Afridi to Singh, no run, full and on the pads, driven to the
leg side
165.2 Shahid Afridi to Singh, no run, flat and straight again, defended
carefully
165.3 Shahid Afridi to Singh, no run
165.4 Shahid Afridi to Singh, OUT: tossed up and outside the off, RP
Singh drives back down the pitch well, Afridi turns in his
followthrough and plucks a catch out of the air! That is a good
catch to end the Indian innings
India 603/10, Partnership of 16
RP Singh c & b Shahid Afridi 6 (29b 0x4 0x6)
Z Khan 20* (32b 2x4 1x6) Shahid Afridi 24.4-0-91-2
India have managed 603, a lead of 15 runs
The official scorer has indicated that Mahendra Dhoni's score is
148 rather than 144
There was a beamer that Shoaib Akhtar bowled that went well down
the leg side and was missed by Dhoni
That has been somehow adjudged to have come off the bat
This means that we have to now add four runs to Dhoni. So his
contribution reads: Dhoni st Akmal b Kaneria 148 (19 fours, 4
sixes)
Correspondingly the extras are reduced from 48 to 44
We'll be back soon with the Pakistani second innings
Match State: Innings Break
Kamran Akmal will open the innings in place of Shoaib Malik who is
away with his ailing father
Irfan Pathan will take the new ball
0.1 Pathan to Salman Butt, two runs, full and outside the off, driven
through cover for a couple to get Pakistan under way in their
second dig
0.2 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, defended off the back foot to the off side
0.3 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, full and on the off, Butt drives
well to cover
0.4 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, full and outside the off, a hint of
away swing, left well alone to the keeper
0.5 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, fuall and outside the off, driven to
cover this time
0.6 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, dragged down just a touch shorter,
bit of width too, cut played and missed
End of over 1 (2 runs) Pakistan 2/0 (trail by 13 runs)
IK Pathan 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 0* (0b) Salman Butt 2* (6b)
RP Singh shares the new ball with Pathan
1.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, Akmal on a pair chops down to point
1.2 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length,
slipping down the leg side, defended to the on side
1.3 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, that one jags back in after pitching, Akmal
shapes to cut, off the inside edge towards fine-leg
1.4 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, good length ball outside the off,
angling away, left alone
1.5 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the stumps, driven back
to the bowler who gets down well and fields
1.6 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, punched solidly towards mid off
End of over 2 (maiden) Pakistan 2/0 (trail by 13 runs)
RP Singh 1-1-0-0 - Golf Course End
Salman Butt 2* (6b) Kamran Akmal 0* (6b)
2.1 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, good-length ball outside the off,
Butt flashes at it, the ball goes off the edge straight to Laxman
at second slip. Sitter of a catch floored! That is a bad start for
India!
2.2 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, just outside the off, good length,
played at and missed
2.3 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
cover
2.4 Pathan to Salman Butt, one run, full and outside the off, driven
powerfully, Zaheer dives at mid off and fields well
2.5 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, slanting away from the bat, left alone to the
keeper
2.6 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, fuller and outside the off, Akmal
feels for that and misses, through to the keeper
End of over 3 (1 run) Pakistan 3/0 (trail by 12 runs)
IK Pathan 2-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
Salman Butt 3* (10b) Kamran Akmal 0* (8b)
3.1 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-on
3.2 Singh to Salman Butt, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the
off, driven on the up through point. That is a cracking shot!
3.3 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, fullish and on the off, ang,ling in
to the batsman, played at and missed, rapped on the pad, loud,
loud shout for the lbw, turned down. That was close!
3.4 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid
off
3.5 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, good length ball on the off, punched
to the off side
3.6 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, on the off, quite full too, Butt
comes forward and works the ball to the leg side
End of over 4 (4 runs) Pakistan 7/0 (trail by 8 runs)
RP Singh 2-1-4-0 - Golf Course End
Kamran Akmal 0* (8b) Salman Butt 7* (16b 1x4)
4.1 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, Akmal leaves that well alone
4.2 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, left alone to the keeper
4.3 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and outside the off stump,
slanting away from Akmal who leaves the ball alone
4.4 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, fuller and on the off, Akmal plays
to the off side with a straight bat
4.5 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and just outside the off,
Akmal drives, driven to cover
4.6 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, cut hard to point where Yuvraj fields well
End of over 5 (maiden) Pakistan 7/0 (trail by 8 runs)
IK Pathan 3-1-3-0 - Pavilion End
Salman Butt 7* (16b 1x4) Kamran Akmal 0* (14b)
5.1 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off stump, clipped to the on side
5.2 Singh to Salman Butt, one run, full and outside the off, driven
hard at, off a thick inside edge to the leg side
5.3 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off stump, Akmal leaves that well alone to the keeper
5.4 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the off stump, driven
well to mid off
5.5 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, fuller and straighter, Akmal is
forced to cover the line and defend
5.6 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, short one banged in, Akmal ius finally
off the mark with a pulled boundary through square-leg
End of over 6 (5 runs) Pakistan 12/0 (trail by 3 runs)
RP Singh 3-1-9-0 - Golf Course End
Salman Butt 8* (18b 1x4) Kamran Akmal 4* (18b 1x4)
6.1 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, punched to cover
6.2 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, good-length delivery on the off,
defended to the leg side
6.3 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, full and far down the leg side, a
hint of swing as well, flick played and missed, Dhoni dives to his
right and collects
6.4 Pathan to Salman Butt, FOUR, overpitched and on the stumps, Butt
falls across and flicks well through midwicket for a boundary
6.5 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, defended to the leg side
6.6 Pathan to Salman Butt, FOUR, full and outside the off, Butt leans
into the shot and drives through cover in some style!
End of over 7 (8 runs) Pakistan 20/0 (lead by 5 runs)
IK Pathan 4-1-11-0 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 4* (18b 1x4) Salman Butt 16* (24b 3x4)
7.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run
7.2 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left well alone
7.3 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, full and just outside the off, driven
superbly through cover
7.4 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, now full and straight, strong on-
drive, Irfan Pathan cannot stop it at mid-on and the ball races
away to the boundary
7.5 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, back of a length and outside the
off, punched off the back foot to cover
7.6 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, short one banged in on the leg stuimp,
pulled through square-leg with ease
End of over 8 (12 runs) Pakistan 32/0 (lead by 17 runs)
RP Singh 4-1-21-0 - Golf Course End
Salman Butt 16* (24b 3x4) Kamran Akmal 16* (24b 4x4)
8.1 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, defended back down the pitch to the bowler
8.2 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, full and on the off, a hint of swing
in, defended towards cover
8.3 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, slightly slower, outside the off,
Butt waits carefully for the ball and blocks
8.4 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, short of a length and on the off, a
hint of swing in, defended back down the pitch
8.5 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run
8.6 Pathan to Salman Butt, FOUR, full and on the off, driven back past
mid-off beautifully for yet another boundary!
End of over 9 (4 runs) Pakistan 36/0 (lead by 21 runs)
IK Pathan 5-1-15-0 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 16* (24b 4x4) Salman Butt 20* (30b 4x4)
9.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven to cover off the back foot
9.2 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the off stump, driven to
cover
9.3 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run
9.4 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, slanting away from the bat, left alone to the
keeper
9.5 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, full and outside the off, driven hard
at, off the edge down to the third-man boundary
9.6 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, Akmal feels for it and misses
End of over 10 (4 runs) Pakistan 40/0 (lead by 25 runs)
RP Singh 5-1-25-0 - Golf Course End
Salman Butt 20* (30b 4x4) Kamran Akmal 20* (30b 5x4)
Kumble into the attack
10.1 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, tossed up and on the off stump,
defended back down the pitch, not much spin there
10.2 Kumble to Salman Butt, FOUR, tossed up just a touch more, on the
stumps, on driven well wide of mid on for a boundary
10.3 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, full and on the off, inside edge
back onto pad
10.4 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, full and outside the off pushed to
cover
10.5 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, full and on the opff, a bit of turn
in, defended back down the pitch
10.6 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, legbreak on the off, again a touch
of spin in, defended back down the pitch
End of over 11 (4 runs) Pakistan 44/0 (lead by 29 runs)
A Kumble 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 20* (30b 5x4) Salman Butt 24* (36b 5x4)
11.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
cover
11.2 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and quite straight, driven to
mid-on
11.3 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, short of a good length and on the leg
stump, pulled away with great power. that is a good shot!
11.4 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, another short one banged in. The
result is the same. akmal goes back and pulls superbly through
square-leg
11.5 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, fuller and outside the off, played
down to gully
11.6 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, and again full and a bit of width,
steered to gully
End of over 12 (8 runs) Pakistan 52/0 (lead by 37 runs)
RP Singh 6-1-33-0 - Golf Course End
Salman Butt 24* (36b 5x4) Kamran Akmal 28* (36b 7x4)
12.1 Kumble to Salman Butt, OUT: Butt loses his cool playing an ungainly
heave to the leg side. That ball goes straight to Sachin Tendulkar
at midwicket and he takes the catch bending low. That's the first
Pakistani wicket!
Pakistan 52/1, Partnership of 52
Salman Butt c Tendulkar b Kumble 24 (37b 5x4 0x6)
Kamran Akmal 28* (36b 7x4) A Kumble 1.1-0-4-1
Younis Khan is the new batsman
12.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, (noball) no run, full and on the off, driven
to the off side
12.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a length and on the
stumps, edged back onto pad
12.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, driven back to the bowler
12.4 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, quicker one on the off stump, driven
to cover off the back foot
12.5 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
back down the pitch
12.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, on th epads, worked through fine-
leg for a single
End of over 13 (2 runs) Pakistan 54/1 (lead by 39 runs)
A Kumble 2-0-6-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 1* (6b) Kamran Akmal 28* (36b 7x4)
Zaheer Khan is the new bowler
13.1 Khan to Younis Khan, no run
13.2 Khan to Younis Khan, FOUR, on driven well. that beats the field and
runs down to the fence
13.3 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length, angling
in from round the stumps, defended to the leg side
13.4 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, good length ball, defended back down
the pitch
13.5 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, fuller and on the off, a hint of swing
in, defended
13.6 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off stump, defended
carefully
End of over 14 (4 runs) Pakistan 58/1 (lead by 43 runs)
Z Khan 1-0-4-0 - Golf Course End
Kamran Akmal 28* (36b 7x4) Younis Khan 5* (12b 1x4)
14.1 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, full toss outside the off driven to
mid off
14.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, (noball) no run
14.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the off stump, driven
towardss cover
14.3 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, outside the off, tossed up, driven
to cover
14.4 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, one run, tossed up and outside the off,
driven inside out through cover
14.5 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run
14.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, googly, slipping down leg, defended
towards leg slip
End of over 15 (2 runs) Pakistan 60/1 (lead by 45 runs)
A Kumble 3-0-8-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 29* (41b 7x4) Younis Khan 5* (14b 1x4)
15.1 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and outside the off, driven just
wide of cover, the batsmen think about a single but decide against
it
15.2 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, slanted in and straightening on pitching, played at and
missed
15.3 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run
15.4 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run
15.5 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run
15.6 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
cover
End of over 16 (maiden) Pakistan 60/1 (lead by 45 runs)
Z Khan 2-1-4-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 5* (14b 1x4) Kamran Akmal 29* (47b 7x4)
16.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run
16.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run
16.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off, a bit of spin,
defended to the off side
16.4 Kumble to Younis Khan, legbye: one run, full and on the stumps,
sweep played, off the toe of the bat towards fine-leg
16.5 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and n the off, defended
16.6 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, flatter and on the pads, driven to
mid-on
End of over 17 (1 run, maiden) Pakistan 61/1 (lead by 46 runs)
A Kumble 4-1-8-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 5* (18b 1x4) Kamran Akmal 29* (49b 7x4)
17.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
17.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
17.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, tossed up and outside the
off, driven well through covers
17.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
17.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
17.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
End of over 18 (4 runs) Pakistan 65/1 (lead by 50 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-4-0 - Golf Course End
Kamran Akmal 29* (49b 7x4) Younis Khan 9* (24b 2x4)
And with that it is tea on the fourth day
We'll be back in about 20 minutes at 1515 Pakistan time/1545 India
time with all the action from the final session
Welcome back to the final session of play
18.1 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run
18.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid
off
18.3 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, driven to mid off
18.4 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, flatter and on the leg stump,
defended carefully back down the pitch
18.5 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
back down the pitch to the bowler
18.6 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, cut to gully, no chance of a run
End of over 19 (maiden) Pakistan 65/1 (lead by 50 runs)
A Kumble 5-2-8-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 9* (24b 2x4) Kamran Akmal 29* (55b 7x4)
19.1 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven on the to the fielder at point
19.2 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, back of a length and outside the off
stump, Akmal leaves it well alone
19.3 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a length, on the pads,
slipping dpown leg, played and missed, rapped on the pad
19.4 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the stumps, driven back to
the bowler
19.5 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, full and quite straight, on the pads,
worked through the on side for a single
19.6 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone to the keeper
End of over 20 (1 run) Pakistan 66/1 (lead by 51 runs)
Z Khan 3-1-5-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 10* (29b 2x4) Kamran Akmal 29* (56b 7x4)
20.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, tossed up and outside the off
stump, driven inside out through cover for a single
20.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, one run, eased through cover for yet
another single
20.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
flick played and missed, hit on the pad
20.4 Kumble to Younis Khan, FOUR, short and far outside the off, Younis
waits and crashes the ball through cover point
20.5 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run
20.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, full and quite straight, worked
through square-leg
End of over 21 (7 runs) Pakistan 73/1 (lead by 58 runs)
A Kumble 6-2-15-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 16* (34b 3x4) Kamran Akmal 30* (57b 7x4)
21.1 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, beaten outside the off. Zaheer bowling
a good line outside the off from round the stumps
21.2 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, left alone this time
21.3 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, dragged down a bit short and outside
the off, a hint of away movement after pitching, left alone to the
keeper
21.4 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, slower ball down the leg side,
flicked gently to the man at fine-leg
21.5 Khan to Kamran Akmal, one run, slanted in and on the pads, edged to
the leg side for a single
21.6 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, chopped down to gully
End of over 22 (2 runs) Pakistan 75/1 (lead by 60 runs)
Z Khan 4-1-7-0 - Golf Course End
Kamran Akmal 31* (58b 7x4) Younis Khan 17* (39b 3x4)
22.1 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, one run, outside the off and full, steered
wide of point for a single
22.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the pads, clipped down
to short fine-leg
22.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, full and down the leg side, worked
to the man at fine-leg for a single
22.4 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, down the leg side and quite full,
sweep played and missed
22.5 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, one run, another single eased down towards
the sweeper on the off-side fence
22.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, FOUR, slightly short and too much width,
that is put away to the vacant third-man boundary
End of over 23 (7 runs) Pakistan 82/1 (lead by 67 runs)
A Kumble 7-2-22-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 33* (61b 7x4) Younis Khan 22* (42b 4x4)
23.1 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, left a;one to the keeper
23.2 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover
23.3 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, fullish and well outside the off
stump, easily left alone
23.4 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and speared in on the leg stump,
driven at, off the inside edge back down the pitch
23.5 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run
23.6 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and outside the off stump,
slower delivery, driven to point
End of over 24 (maiden) Pakistan 82/1 (lead by 67 runs)
Z Khan 5-2-7-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 22* (42b 4x4) Kamran Akmal 33* (67b 7x4)
24.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, fullish and outside the off stump,
a bit of turn away, defended wide of cover for a single
24.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, full and far down the leg side, the
lap sweep comes out aand it is played very fine. That is a good
shot!
24.3 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, one run, short and a bit of width, yet
another single to deep backward point as the ball is punched off
the back foot
24.4 Kumble to Younis Khan, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
Younis goes back and plays a deft late cut to the third-man fence.
that is a quality shot!
24.5 Kumble to Younis Khan, FOUR, full toss on the pads, Younis has no
trouble flicking this one through square-leg for yet another
boundary!
24.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, short and a bit of width, Younis
cuts well but straight to point
End of over 25 (14 runs) Pakistan 96/1 (lead by 81 runs)
A Kumble 8-2-36-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 38* (69b 8x4) Younis Khan 31* (46b 6x4)
25.1 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length anbd on
the off, angling in with the arm, defended to the off side
25.2 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, driven to mid-on
25.3 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, fullish and outside the off stump,
left alone to the keeper
25.4 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and outside the off, that
pitches and straightens, driven at and missed
25.5 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and straight this time, driven
to cover
25.6 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, driven to extra-cover
End of over 26 (maiden) Pakistan 96/1 (lead by 81 runs)
Z Khan 6-3-7-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 31* (46b 6x4) Kamran Akmal 38* (75b 8x4)
Pathan back in the attack
26.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off, pushed to mid
off
26.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run
26.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, played away in front of square for
a single
26.4 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, worked to the leg side
26.5 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run
26.6 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run
End of over 27 (1 run) Pakistan 97/1 (lead by 82 runs)
IK Pathan 6-1-16-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 32* (49b 6x4) Kamran Akmal 38* (78b 8x4)
27.1 Khan to Younis Khan, FOUR, overpitched and slipping well down the
leg side, Younis walks across and flicks well through square-leg,
that brings up the 100 for Pakistan
27.2 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, cut dpown to the fielder at gully
27.3 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, defended back to the bowler. Younis
Khan looking in good touch here
27.4 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, pushed towards the off side
27.5 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, slightly slower, defended carefully towards the
off side
27.6 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, picked off in front of square-leg for
an easy single
End of over 28 (5 runs) Pakistan 102/1 (lead by 87 runs)
Z Khan 7-3-12-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 37* (55b 7x4) Kamran Akmal 38* (78b 8x4)
28.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run
28.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, FOUR, slightly short and on the pads,
whipped away off the hips in fine style through square-leg
28.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, chopped to point
28.4 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run
28.5 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run
28.6 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, full and outside the off, driven
well but straight to cover
End of over 29 (4 runs) Pakistan 106/1 (lead by 91 runs)
IK Pathan 7-1-20-0 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 38* (78b 8x4) Younis Khan 41* (61b 8x4)
29.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, doosra on the off stump,
Akmal scrambles and defends, off the edge past slip
29.2 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, tossed up and on the off,
the ball hurries onto the bat, defended carefully
29.3 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, one run, steered through point for
a single
29.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, weell flighted and outside
the off, defended to the leg side
29.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
29.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
End of over 30 (1 run) Pakistan 107/1 (lead by 92 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 2-0-5-0 - Golf Course End
Kamran Akmal 39* (81b 8x4) Younis Khan 41* (64b 8x4)
30.1 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and on the
off from round the stumps, driven to mid off off the front foot
30.2 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, off driven through cover
30.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, angling in, the ball pitches and straightens a touch,
defended towards point
30.4 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, short one banged in, too straight,
pulled down to square-leg
30.5 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and outside the off, flashed
hard at, off the edge to gully, Kumble gets down low and fields
well
30.6 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, one run, fullish and outside the off,
driven through cover for a single
End of over 31 (3 runs) Pakistan 110/1 (lead by 95 runs)
IK Pathan 8-1-23-0 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 41* (85b 8x4) Younis Khan 42* (66b 8x4)
31.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, tossed up and on the off,
defended watchfully towards cover
31.2 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run
31.3 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and outside the off,
spinning in, defended to th leg side
31.4 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run
31.5 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, this one does not spin much, played at and missed,
through to the keeper
31.6 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, flatter and on the off,
worked to the leg side
End of over 32 (maiden) Pakistan 110/1 (lead by 95 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 3-1-5-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 42* (66b 8x4) Kamran Akmal 41* (91b 8x4)
32.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, two runs, full and outside the off, driven
well through cover for a couple
32.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, full and far outside the off stump,
driven to point
32.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, full and outside the off, driven
through cover for a single
32.4 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, one run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, another easy single through cover
32.5 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, chopped down to cover
32.6 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, defended to the off side
End of over 33 (4 runs) Pakistan 114/1 (lead by 99 runs)
IK Pathan 9-1-27-0 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 42* (92b 8x4) Younis Khan 45* (71b 8x4)
33.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, driven to cover
33.2 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, tossed up and outside the
off, defended towards the off side
33.3 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run
33.4 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, tossed up and outside the
off stump, sweep played anbd missed
33.5 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the off,
driven back to the bowler
33.6 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, flat and on the off stump,
defended very watchfully
End of over 34 (maiden) Pakistan 114/1 (lead by 99 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 4-2-5-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 45* (71b 8x4) Kamran Akmal 42* (98b 8x4)
34.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, cut to point
34.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, FOUR, this one finds the gap. cut away
superbly through point to the third-man boundary
34.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, FOUR, full-toss on the leg stump, googly
that went wrong, heaved through square-leg to bring up Younis
Khan's half-century!
34.4 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run
34.5 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, quicker one on the stumps, played
back down to the bowler
34.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, on the pads and quite full, worked
to the on side
End of over 35 (9 runs) Pakistan 123/1 (lead by 108 runs)
A Kumble 9-2-45-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 54* (77b 10x4) Kamran Akmal 42* (98b 8x4)
35.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up and on the off,
defended carefully to the leg side
35.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up and outside the
off stump, Younis Khan closes the face of the bat, off the edge
towards cover
35.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run
35.4 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, one run
35.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
35.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, flat and on the pads, flick
played and missed, off the pads to the leg side
End of over 36 (2 runs) Pakistan 125/1 (lead by 110 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 5-2-7-0 - Golf Course End
Kamran Akmal 43* (99b 8x4) Younis Khan 55* (82b 10x4)
36.1 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the pads, defended to
the on side
36.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, one run, overpitched and on the pads,
heaved to the on side, off the inside edge to fine-leg
36.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, leg-stump full toss, swatted away
down to fine-leg for a single
36.4 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, legbye: one run, full and on the pads,
sweep played and missed, off the pads down to fine-leg
36.5 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and far down the leg side from
round the stumps, left alone to the keeper
36.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, again the restrictive line, this
time Younis Khan kicks it away from outside leg stump
End of over 37 (3 runs) Pakistan 128/1 (lead by 113 runs)
A Kumble 10-2-47-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 44* (102b 8x4) Younis Khan 56* (85b 10x4)
37.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, one run, steered down to third-man
37.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, defended
37.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, defended back down the pitch
37.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, flat and on the off,
carefully blocked
37.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up a bit more and on
the off, again Younis Khan is very watchful in defense
37.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up plenty and on the
stumps but Younis Khan is not tempted and defends carefully back
down the pitch to end the over
End of over 38 (1 run) Pakistan 129/1 (lead by 114 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 6-2-8-0 - Golf Course End
Kamran Akmal 45* (103b 8x4) Younis Khan 56* (90b 10x4)
38.1 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and slipping down leg, Akmal
comes forward to play, almost yorks himself but manages to keep
the ball out
38.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run
38.3 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, quick one on the stumps, Akmal
defends carefully
38.4 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, flat and on the leg stump, Akmal
lunges forward and defends
38.5 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, one run, single picked off through backward
square-leg
38.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, full and outside the leg stump,
eased towards backward square-leg for another single
End of over 39 (2 runs) Pakistan 131/1 (lead by 116 runs)
A Kumble 11-2-49-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 57* (91b 10x4) Kamran Akmal 46* (108b 8x4)
39.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, tossed up and on the
stumps, flicked through square-leg for a single
39.2 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, flat and outside the off,
a bit of spin in, defended to the leg side
39.3 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, one run, tossed up a touch and
outside the off stump, driven through cover for a single
39.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up and on the off,
watchful defense back down the pitch
39.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run
39.6 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and straight,
defended carefully
End of over 40 (3 runs) Pakistan 134/1 (lead by 119 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 7-2-11-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 59* (94b 10x4) Kamran Akmal 47* (111b 8x4)
40.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, full-toss on the pads, whipped
through fine-leg for a single
40.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, (noball) FOUR, flashed away through cover-
point for a boundary that brings up Kamran Akmal's half-century!
40.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, driven well but straight to cover
40.3 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, one run, eased through cover for a single
40.4 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the pads, played back
down the pitch
40.5 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run
40.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, defended back down the pitch as the
day wids to a close
End of over 41 (7 runs) Pakistan 141/1 (lead by 126 runs)
A Kumble 12-2-56-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 52* (114b 9x4) Younis Khan 60* (98b 10x4)
41.1 Harbhajan Singh to Kamran Akmal, one run, tossed up and outside the
off, flashed past slip towards third-man for a single
41.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up and on the
stumps, played back down the pitch to the bowler
41.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, well flighted and on the
stumps, defended to the leg side
41.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, full and just outside the
off, Younis Khan gets the front foot down the pitch and sweeps
down to fine-leg
41.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up and outside the
off, defended carefully
41.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and outside the off,
defended carefully
End of over 42 (5 runs) Pakistan 146/1 (lead by 131 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 8-2-16-0 - Golf Course End
Kamran Akmal 53* (115b 9x4) Younis Khan 64* (103b 11x4)
Yuvraj Singh into the attack for what could be the last over of the
day
42.1 Yuvraj Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, on hte stumps, worked to the
on side
42.2 Yuvraj Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, Yuvraj drops it short and Akmal
has no trouble going back and pulling superbly through square-leg
for a boundary
42.3 Yuvraj Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, cut away to gully
42.4 Yuvraj Singh to Kamran Akmal, two runs, flat and on the pads,
worked through the on side for a couple
42.5 Yuvraj Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, well flighted and on the leg
stump, defended carefully
42.6 Yuvraj Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, short and a bit of width, cut
to gully
End of over 43 (6 runs) Pakistan 152/1 (lead by 137 runs)
Yuvraj Singh 1-0-6-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 64* (103b 11x4) Kamran Akmal 59* (121b 10x4)
And that is stumps on the fourth day
Pakistan have done well in their second innings reaching 152 for 1
We'll see you again on the final morning at 0945 Pakistan time/1015
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Match State: Stumps - Day 4
Hello and welcome to the final day's play of the second Test
There's a bit of bad news to begin with. Shoaib Malik's father has
passed away after extended illness.
The players observed a minute's silence as a mark of respect before
the start of play. Condolences to the family.
But now, play is a bout to get under way
It's Younis Khan to face, RP Singh has the ball
43.1 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short of a length and far outside the
off, left well alone
43.2 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, again RP Singh does not make Younis
play. Outside the off and left well alone
43.3 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, driven to cover
43.4 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, fuller and straighter this time, on
the stumps, defended back down the pitch
43.5 Singh to Younis Khan, two runs, overpitched and down the leg side,
Younis moves across and flicks well down to fine-leg
43.6 Singh to Younis Khan, no run
End of over 44 (2 runs) Pakistan 154/1 (lead by 139 runs)
RP Singh 7-1-35-0 - Golf Course End
Kamran Akmal 59* (121b 10x4) Younis Khan 66* (109b 11x4)
Irfan Pathan to bowl alongside RP Singh
44.1 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, legbye: one run, short one banged in first
up, pull played and missed, off the helmet down to fine-leg
44.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run
44.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, on the pads and quite full, Younis
works the ball down to fine-leg for a single
44.4 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and on
tjhe stumps, played at and missed, the ball goes past the bat to
the keeper
44.5 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, one run, single taken to midwicket
44.6 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, overpitched and outside the off,
driven through cover for a single
End of over 45 (4 runs) Pakistan 158/1 (lead by 143 runs)
IK Pathan 10-1-30-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 68* (112b 11x4) Kamran Akmal 60* (124b 10x4)
45.1 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short pof a good length and on the
pads, clipped to the leg side
45.2 Singh to Younis Khan, no run
45.3 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, eased through cover for a single
45.4 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, played away toi Harbhajan at short
cover, no chance of a run there
45.5 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, overpitched and on the pads, driven
well to mid-on
45.6 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover off the back foot
End of over 46 (1 run) Pakistan 159/1 (lead by 144 runs)
RP Singh 8-1-36-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 69* (115b 11x4) Kamran Akmal 60* (127b 10x4)
46.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a driving length and
on the off, a hint of away movement, driven to the off side
46.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, punched to cover off the back foot
46.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, full and outside the off, eased
through cover for a single
46.4 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, (noball) no run
46.4 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run
46.5 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, one run, full and far outside the off
stump, stroked through cover for a single
46.6 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, good length ball on the stumps,
Younis Khan defends back down the pitch
End of over 47 (3 runs) Pakistan 162/1 (lead by 147 runs)
IK Pathan 11-1-33-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 61* (130b 10x4) Younis Khan 70* (119b 11x4)
47.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, swing and a miss
47.2 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a driving length and
outside the off, punched to mid off where there is a slight
misfield but it does not cost a run
47.3 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run
47.4 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off stump, punched off the back foot to the fielder at
cover
47.5 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, and another defensive shot to a
tidily pitched delivery, this looks like it might be the order of
the day
47.6 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, overpitched and oibn the pads, Akmal
goes back and plays an on-drive, the ball goes off the inside half
of the bat and squeezes through square-leg for a boundary
End of over 48 (4 runs) Pakistan 166/1 (lead by 151 runs)
RP Singh 9-1-40-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 70* (119b 11x4) Kamran Akmal 65* (136b 11x4)
48.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, fullish and drifting onto the pads,
tucked down to fine-leg for a single
48.2 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, two runs, timed sweetly through cover, just
short of a length and slanting away from the batsman who reaches
for the ball and makes good contact
48.3 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a driving length and
outside the off, swing and a miss
48.4 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, fuller and closer to the off stump,
steered down to gully
48.5 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, punched to cover
48.6 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, three runs, on the pads and full, whipped
through the on side, plenty of gaps there and the batsmen can come
back for a third
End of over 49 (6 runs) Pakistan 172/1 (lead by 157 runs)
IK Pathan 12-1-39-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 70* (141b 11x4) Younis Khan 71* (120b 11x4)
49.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, short of a good length and outside the
off, flashed at, the ball goes off the edge past slip for a
boundary
49.2 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, defended back down the pitch
49.3 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, slanted to the fielder at short third-man
49.4 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid
off
49.5 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
49.6 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the stumps, driven to
midwicket, Tendulkar fields, no chance of a run
End of over 50 (4 runs) Pakistan 176/1 (lead by 161 runs)
RP Singh 10-1-44-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 71* (120b 11x4) Kamran Akmal 74* (147b 12x4)
50.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, full and outside the off stump,
driven to gully, no chance of a run
50.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run
50.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run
50.4 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run
50.5 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run
50.6 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, worked
away quite easily through the on side. Anything on the pads is
bound to disappear with a strong off-side field
End of over 51 (5 runs) Pakistan 181/1 (lead by 166 runs)
IK Pathan 13-1-44-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 72* (123b 11x4) Kamran Akmal 78* (150b 13x4)
51.1 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a length and on the off
stump, defended towards mid off
51.2 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven off the back foot to the fielder at cover-
point
51.3 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, punched back to the bowler who fields in his
followthrough
51.4 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, very full and straight, Singh
straining for the yorker, driven back to the bowler
51.5 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, driven to gully, Younis has to reach for that one
51.6 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to the off side to end the over
End of over 52 (maiden) Pakistan 181/1 (lead by 166 runs)
RP Singh 11-2-44-0 - Golf Course End
Kamran Akmal 78* (150b 13x4) Younis Khan 72* (129b 11x4)
52.1 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, OUT: short of a good length, on the off,
the ball is slanting away with the angle. Akmal is not to the
pitch of the ball but drives, the edge goes towards gully where
Kumble dives low and takes a sharp catch! India strike!
Pakistan 181/2, Partnership of 129
Kamran Akmal c Kumble b Pathan 78 (151b 13x4 0x6)
Younis Khan 72* (129b 11x4) IK Pathan 13.1-1-44-1 (1nb)
Mohammad Yousuf is the new batsman
52.2 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
52.3 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
52.4 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off stump, driven to cover
52.5 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and outside
the off, defended away
52.6 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length and
on the off, driven to the off side
End of over 53 (maiden) Pakistan 181/2 (lead by 166 runs)
IK Pathan 14-2-44-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 72* (129b 11x4) Mohammad Yousuf 0* (5b)
53.1 Singh to Younis Khan, legbye: three runs, RP Singh starts off with
one on the pads, and Younis Khan tries to tickle it fine down the
leg side, but doesn't make contact the ball runs away off the pads
Play held up as Yousuf gets some medical attention on his forehead,
Yousuf had inhad run into Dhoni while trying to scramble for the
third run on that previous ball
53.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full delivery from RP Singh this
time, on the off stump, and Mohammad Yousuf drives through the
line, stragith to the man at mid-off
53.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, outside off and just short of a
length, Yousuf stands tall and creams it square on the off-side
53.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full delivery again from Singh,
Yousuf once again drives straight through the line, finds the man
at mid-off
53.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, dropped! short delivery outside
off, could be hit to anywhere in the ground, YUousuf goes for the
cut shot, doesn't find the middle of the bat, the ball takes the
outside edge and flies to Kumble at gully who grasses a difficult
chance
53.6 Singh to Younis Khan, no run
End of over 54 (8 runs) Pakistan 189/2 (lead by 174 runs)
RP Singh 12-2-49-0 - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 5* (9b 1x4) Younis Khan 72* (131b 11x4)
54.1 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run
54.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run
54.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run
54.4 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
54.5 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run
54.6 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run
End of over 55 (4 runs) Pakistan 193/2 (lead by 178 runs)
IK Pathan 15-2-48-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 74* (134b 11x4) Mohammad Yousuf 7* (12b 1x4)
55.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
55.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
55.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
55.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
55.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off, pushed
to mid-on
55.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, flat and ont he pads,
clipped through square-leg for a single
End of over 56 (1 run) Pakistan 194/2 (lead by 179 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 9-2-17-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 75* (140b 11x4) Mohammad Yousuf 7* (12b 1x4)
56.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, good length ball down the leg side,
worked towards midwicket for a single
56.2 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, leg-stump line again, clipped
through the opn side for another single
56.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
defended
56.4 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, fullish and outside the off, pushed
to cover
56.5 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the pads, worked to square-leg
56.6 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover
End of over 57 (2 runs) Pakistan 196/2 (lead by 181 runs)
IK Pathan 16-2-50-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 8* (13b 1x4) Younis Khan 76* (145b 11x4)
57.1 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up and on the
stumps, driven back down the pitch
57.2 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, defended
57.3 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up a bit more
and slightly short of a driving lengfth, defensive shot played and
missed, off the pad towards the off side
57.4 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flatter and on the
stumps, defended to the on side
57.5 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the stumps,
defended to the leg side
57.6 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, full and far outside
the off, sliced down to third-man
End of over 58 (1 run) Pakistan 197/2 (lead by 182 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 10-2-18-0 - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 9* (19b 1x4) Younis Khan 76* (145b 11x4)
Zaheer Khan into the attack
58.1 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, ;short and drifting down the leg
side, Youhana gets well inside the line and turns it away fine,
fine leg is square and the ball races away to the fence
58.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
58.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, pitched up and drifting down the
leg side, played away straight to the man at fine leg, just a
single on this occasion
58.4 Khan to Younis Khan, FOUR, four more! good length delivery on the
middle and off stump line, Khan gets well forward and drives it
straight down the track, ball beats Tendulkar at mid-on and races
away to the fence
58.5 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, defended to covers
58.6 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, angling across, forced away towards
point, diving stop saves runs but fails to prevent the single, end
of an expensive over
End of over 59 (10 runs) Pakistan 207/2 (lead by 192 runs)
Z Khan 8-3-22-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 81* (148b 12x4) Mohammad Yousuf 14* (22b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
59.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, bit wide outside the off
stump, Khan cuts but fails to make contact
59.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, tossed up and turning in,
Khan drives inside out and the ball goes well wide of the fielder
at mid-off
59.3 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, fraction short, again
turning in from outside the off stump, cut away late to third man
59.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, legbye: one run, off the pads to
the square leg region, Yuvraj hits the stumps at the bowler's end
and rolls away wide of the fielder, quick single taken, third
umpire called in to confirm, green light flashes
59.5 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up outside the
off stump, defended stretching well forward
59.6 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, driven straight back
down the track to long-on, easy single to end the over
End of over 60 (4 runs) Pakistan 211/2 (lead by 196 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 11-2-21-0 - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 16* (25b 2x4) Younis Khan 82* (151b 12x4)
60.1 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, (noball) no run, bowled from round the
stumps, good length delivery, the one that goes straight on,
Yousuf leaves it through to the keeper
60.1 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, coming in with the angle, Yousuf
gets a good stride forward and takes it on the padd, hit well
outside the line of the off stump and the appeal is turned down
60.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, Khan strays on to middle and leg,
Yousuf gets well forward and flicks it away to the midwicket
fence, lovely shot
60.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, good length delivery outside the
off stump, steered away towards gully, fielder moves across
quickly and cuts off the single
60.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, good length delivery outside the
off stump, yousuf drives away from his body, ball clips the inside
edge and rolls away well wide of the keeper
60.5 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, fraction short and outside the off
stump, Khan stays back and slaps it straight to the fielder at
mid-off
60.6 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, coming in with the angle, driven straight to the fielder at
extra cover
End of over 61 (6 runs) Pakistan 217/2 (lead by 202 runs)
Z Khan 9-3-28-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 21* (30b 3x4) Younis Khan 82* (153b 12x4)
61.1 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, SIX, take that! tossed up and
turning in, Yousuf gets a good stride forward and lofts it away
with the turn, ball sails over the square leg fence
61.2 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, heaved through square-leg
for a boundary go with te six
61.3 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
61.4 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
61.5 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flat and on the stumps,
played back down the pitch
61.6 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, a bit of turn and
bounce, drifting down leg though, left alone to the keeper
End of over 62 (10 runs) Pakistan 227/2 (lead by 212 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 12-2-31-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 82* (153b 12x4) Mohammad Yousuf 31* (36b 4x4 1x6)
62.1 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, dot. You're going to see a bit of that
today. Driven to gully
62.2 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, fullish and angling in from round the
stumps, played and missed, rapped on the pad, loud shout for lbw,
turned down. That looked very, very close! Rudi Koertzen does not
agree
62.3 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, driven to cover
62.4 Khan to Younis Khan, FOUR, short and wide, Younis goes back and
cuts past point. Lucky to be given not out and now he's rubbing it
in
62.5 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off, pushed to cover
62.6 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
worked to the on side for a single to midwicket
End of over 63 (5 runs) Pakistan 232/2 (lead by 217 runs)
Z Khan 10-3-33-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 87* (159b 13x4) Mohammad Yousuf 31* (36b 4x4 1x6)
63.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, well flighted and outside
the outside the off, defended back onto pad
63.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run
63.3 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the stumps,
defended to the leg side
63.4 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and straight,
worked to the leg side
63.5 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up a bit more
and on the stumps, turned to the leg side
63.6 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just back of a length
and on the stumps, defended to the leg side
End of over 64 (1 run) Pakistan 233/2 (lead by 218 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 13-2-32-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 88* (161b 13x4) Mohammad Yousuf 31* (40b 4x4 1x6)
64.1 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, full and straight, driven to mid-on,
no chance of a run
64.2 Khan to Younis Khan, (noball) no run, just short of a good length
and on the pads, clipped to square-leg
64.2 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, once again just short of a length and
quite straight, whipped through the on side for a single
64.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, (noball) no run
64.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
64.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
64.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and on the off,
driven to cover off the back foot
64.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on the
off stump, driven back to mid-on
End of over 65 (3 runs) Pakistan 236/2 (lead by 221 runs)
Z Khan 11-3-36-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 89* (164b 13x4) Mohammad Yousuf 31* (45b 4x4 1x6)
65.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, well-flighted and down the
leg side, flicked to fine-leg
65.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, flat and on the off stump,
quite straight, defended back down the pitch
65.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, tossed up and outside the
off stump, sweep played anbd missed, off the pad to the point
region
65.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, SIX, tossed up just a touch more,
Younis gets to the pitch of the ball and slams the ball into the
stands at midwicket
65.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, flat and on the off,
spinning in a touch, defended to the leg side
65.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, flat and on the off stump,
defended back down the pitch
End of over 66 (6 runs) Pakistan 242/2 (lead by 227 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 14-2-38-0 - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 31* (45b 4x4 1x6) Younis Khan 95* (170b 13x4 1x6)
66.1 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the pads, Yousuf clips
the ball to midwicket
66.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on the
pads, played down towards mid on, the batsmen think about a single
but decide against it
66.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and straight, worked to the
leg side
66.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
66.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
66.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and quite straight, driven
towartds mid-on, Zaheer fields in his followthrough
End of over 67 (maiden) Pakistan 242/2 (lead by 227 runs)
Z Khan 12-4-36-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 95* (170b 13x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 31* (51b 4x4 1x6)
67.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and straight, defended
to the leg side
67.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, defended back down the pitch
67.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short and quick, down the
leg side, sweep played and missed, through to the keeper
67.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and outside the off,
defended back down the pitch
67.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
67.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, full and down the leg
side, excellent sweep down to fine-leg for a single
End of over 68 (1 run) Pakistan 243/2 (lead by 228 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 15-2-39-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 96* (176b 13x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 31* (51b 4x4 1x6)
68.1 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, just short of a good length and on
the off, eased towards cover for a single that takes Younis to 97
68.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and far down the leg side,
flick played and missed, through to the keeper
68.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and just outside the leg
stump, coming towards off with the angle, flicked to midwicket
68.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a length and on the
stumps, defended to the leg side
68.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the off stump, driven
back down the pitch to the bowler
68.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, single to end the over as a full
one on the pads is worked wide of square-leg
End of over 69 (2 runs) Pakistan 245/2 (lead by 230 runs)
Z Khan 13-4-38-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 32* (56b 4x4 1x6) Younis Khan 97* (177b 13x4 1x6)
69.1 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, three runs, fullish and outside
the off, eased through cover for more easy runs
69.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
69.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, on the off and full, worked
to midwicket
69.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, full toss on the leg
stump, pushed down to long-on for a single that takes Younis to 98
69.5 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a length and
outside the off, punched past cover for a single
69.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, short of a length and outside
the off, cut away through point for a boundary that takes Youni to
his 4th hundred against India!
End of over 70 (9 runs) Pakistan 254/2 (lead by 239 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 16-2-48-0 - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 36* (58b 4x4 1x6) Younis Khan 102* (181b 14x4 1x6)
70.1 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
70.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and down the leg side, left
alone to the keeper
70.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length and
on the pads, worked to the on side
70.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, just short of a length and on
the off, eased towards cover-point for a single
70.5 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a length and on the
pads, worked to the on side
70.6 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and far down the leg side,
restrictive line, left alone
End of over 71 (1 run) Pakistan 255/2 (lead by 240 runs)
RP Singh 13-2-50-0 - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 37* (62b 4x4 1x6) Younis Khan 102* (183b 14x4 1x6)
Kumble into the attack
71.1 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, dropped short and that has got to
go, pulled away in front of square by Mohammad Yousuf
71.2 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, googly on the off, comes in a
bit, hits pad and then bat, shout for lbw from the bowler
71.3 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flatter and just outside the
off, driven back to the bowler
71.4 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
71.5 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
71.6 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, full toss on the pads, worked
to the leg side for a single
End of over 72 (5 runs) Pakistan 260/2 (lead by 245 runs)
A Kumble 13-2-61-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 42* (68b 5x4 1x6) Younis Khan 102* (183b 14x4 1x6)
72.1 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the pads, defended to
the leg side, no chance of a run
72.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
72.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the pads, flicked to
square-leg
72.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length and
on the pads, clipped to the leg side
72.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, back of a length and on the
pads, flicked down tpo the fielder at fine-leg for a single
72.6 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the pads, defended towards square-leg
End of over 73 (1 run) Pakistan 261/2 (lead by 246 runs)
RP Singh 14-2-51-0 - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 43* (73b 5x4 1x6) Younis Khan 102* (184b 14x4 1x6)
73.1 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
73.2 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
73.3 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up and just outside the
off, Yousuf comes forward and pads the ball away
73.4 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the off, punched
towards mid off
73.5 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven through cover
73.6 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, legbye: one run
End of over 74 (1 run, maiden) Pakistan 262/2 (lead by 247 runs)
A Kumble 14-3-61-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 43* (79b 5x4 1x6) Younis Khan 102* (184b 14x4 1x6)
74.1 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, fullish and outside the off,
driven through cover point for a brace
74.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length and
down the leg side, flick played and missed
74.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, and once again a couple pinched
through cover, Yousuf pushes the ball past cover with soft hands
and they run well
74.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, now pitching well outside leg,
the negative line again, Yousuf stands back and takes it on the
pad
74.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, very full and on the stumps,
driven back tot he bowler
This could be the last ball before lunch on the final day of this
Test
74.6 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the off, driven to
the fielder at mid off
End of over 75 (4 runs) Pakistan 266/2 (lead by 251 runs)
RP Singh 15-2-55-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 102* (184b 14x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 47* (85b 5x4 1x6)
And that is lunch on the final day
We'll be back with all the action from the second session in about
40 minutes. That's at 1255 Pakistan time/1325 India time
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Welcome back to the coverage of the second session of play on the
final day
75.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and straight to begin, defended
75.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run
75.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, fullish and on the stumps, driven
down to long-on for a single
75.4 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and outside the off stump,
driven inside out to short cover
75.5 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, on the pads and very full,
whipped through the square-leg region for a couple
75.6 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, low full toss on the pads,
eased to long-on for a single that brings up Mohammad Yousif's
half-century
End of over 76 (4 runs) Pakistan 270/2 (lead by 255 runs)
A Kumble 15-3-65-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 50* (88b 5x4 1x6) Younis Khan 103* (187b 14x4 1x6)
76.1 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, defended to the on side
76.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the off, driven to
mid off with a straight bat
76.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on the
pads, played away to the leg side
76.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length and
pitched outside leg from over the stumps, that is a restrictive
line, flicked to the fielder at square-leg
76.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven past point for a couple
76.6 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the pads, whipped
through midwicket but not past the fielder
End of over 77 (2 runs) Pakistan 272/2 (lead by 257 runs)
RP Singh 16-2-57-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 103* (187b 14x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 52* (94b 5x4 1x6)
77.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run
77.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, legbye: one run
77.3 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, slightly short and on the pads,
pulled through square-leg with some panache. Can't drop it short
on this pitch!
77.4 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, short again and once more there's
no hope for the bowler, cut away to the third-man fence
77.5 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, full and outside the off,
driven through cover
77.6 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flat and on the pads, defended
to the leg side
End of over 78 (11 runs) Pakistan 283/2 (lead by 268 runs)
A Kumble 16-3-75-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 103* (189b 14x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 62* (98b 7x4 1x6)
78.1 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the pads, hoick played
and missed, off the pads to the keeper
78.2 Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, negative line does not stop Younis from
shimmying to the on side and heaving the ball over square-leg.
Tjhat is a shot and a half!
78.3 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, full and on the pads, eased through
square-leg
78.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fuller this time and still on the
pads, clipped to the leg side
78.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, good-length ball on the off
stump, driven towards cover
78.6 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and down the leg side, flick
played and missed, through to the keeper
End of over 79 (5 runs) Pakistan 288/2 (lead by 273 runs)
RP Singh 17-2-62-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 108* (192b 15x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 62* (101b 7x4 1x6)
79.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, back of a length and outside the leg
stump, bowled from round the stumps, defended
79.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and far down the leg side, left
alone
India clearly looking to dry up all runs
79.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, once again far outside the leg
stump, easily left alone. Taufel might be in business soon
79.4 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, full-toss down leg, eased through
midwicket for a single
79.5 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fuller and on the leg stump,
defended to the leg side
79.6 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, short one slipped in, Yousuf goes
back and pulls. That is put away with ease!
End of over 80 (5 runs) Pakistan 293/2 (lead by 278 runs)
A Kumble 17-3-80-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 109* (196b 15x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 66* (103b 8x4 1x6)
80.1 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, pushed through cover-point for a
single
80.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, on the leg stump once more,
defended bvack towards the on side
80.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, down the leg side, Yousuf has a
half-hearted swat at it and misses, through to the keeper
80.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the off stump, driven
towards mid-off with the full face of the bat
80.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off, driven through cover
80.6 Singh to Younis Khan, one run
End of over 81 (3 runs) Pakistan 296/2 (lead by 281 runs)
RP Singh 18-2-65-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 111* (198b 15x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 67* (107b 8x4 1x6)
81.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and down the leg side, flick
played and missed
81.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, full and down the leg side, helped
along towards fine-leg
81.3 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and outside the leg stump,
left alone to the keeper
81.4 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, bye: FOUR, far outside the leg stump,
short, quick, left alone, beats the keeper and runs away for byes!
81.5 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, SIX, and here comes the short one ...
and there it goes! Hit into the stands at midwicket!
81.6 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a length and on
the pads, defended to the leg side
End of over 82 (11 runs) Pakistan 307/2 (lead by 292 runs)
A Kumble 18-3-87-1 (3nb) - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 112* (200b 15x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 73* (111b 8x4 2x6)
82.1 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, angling across the bat, played down
to long off for a single
82.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, down the leg side, quite full,
left alone
82.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, full and very straight, punched
through midwicket. There's a fielder there biut the ball is hit
very well and just punches a hole through the infield
82.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, just short of a good length and
on the pads, clipped to the square-leg region
82.5 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, Younis makes a bit of room and
heaves to the on side, some poistive intent from Younis but India
are doing their best to stifle it
82.6 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length and
on the pads, worked to the on side
End of over 83 (7 runs) Pakistan 314/2 (lead by 299 runs)
RP Singh 19-2-72-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 114* (202b 15x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 78* (115b 9x4 2x6)
Harbhajan Singh in the attack
83.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, two runs, flat and quite quick, on
the stumps, worked through midwicket for a couple
83.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run
83.3 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up and outside
the off, poked at, the ball dies on Rahul Dravid at slip
83.4 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run
83.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, full and on the off,
punched past the bowler for a single
83.6 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, SIX, tossed up just a fraction
and that is launched into the stands over long-on. There is a
fielder on the ropes but Mohammad Yousuf easily clears him!
End of over 84 (11 runs) Pakistan 325/2 (lead by 310 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 17-2-59-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 118* (205b 15x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 85* (118b 9x4 3x6)
Pathan back in the attack
84.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven through cover
84.2 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and outside
the off, driven to cover
84.3 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short and way down the leg side,
no way of playing that.
84.4 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off, played to cover
84.5 Pathan to Younis Khan, two runs, just short of a good length and
drifting onto the pads, worked away nicely with a turn of the
wrists to deep backward square-leg
84.6 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, on the leg stump, straight, no
lateral movement at all, defended carefully back down the pitch
End of over 85 (4 runs) Pakistan 329/2 (lead by 314 runs)
IK Pathan 17-2-54-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 86* (121b 9x4 3x6) Younis Khan 121* (208b 15x4 1x6)
85.1 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, tossed up and outside
the off, Yousuf works the ball to the on side for a single
85.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, cut to point for a single
85.3 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flat and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch
85.4 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, tossed up a bit more
and outside the off, Yousuf comes down the pitch, takes the ball
on the full and drives to long-n
85.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, steered towards short
third-man
85.6 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, down the leg side, left
alone
End of over 86 (4 runs) Pakistan 333/2 (lead by 318 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 18-2-63-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 123* (210b 15x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 88* (125b 9x4 3x6)
86.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, driven to cover off the back foot
86.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, good length ball on the off, turned
to mid-on with a wristy swat
86.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven through cover
86.4 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off, eased through cover for a single
86.5 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, full and quite straight, eased
through cover for another single
86.6 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the off, Mohammad
Yousuf drives well to cover
End of over 87 (3 runs) Pakistan 336/2 (lead by 321 runs)
IK Pathan 18-2-57-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 125* (214b 15x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 89* (127b 9x4 3x6)
87.1 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
87.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run
87.3 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
87.4 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
87.5 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run
87.6 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run
End of over 88 (3 runs) Pakistan 339/2 (lead by 324 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 19-2-66-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 127* (217b 15x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 90* (130b 9x4 3x6)
88.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut through cover-point
88.2 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, cut to point
88.3 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length and
on the off, angling in from round the stumps, defended back
towards the off side
88.4 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the pads, worked
back down the pitch
88.5 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, full and outside the off,
Yousuf drives at that with an angled bat, offf the edge down to
third man
88.6 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven to Yuvraj Singh at point
End of over 89 (2 runs) Pakistan 341/2 (lead by 326 runs)
IK Pathan 19-2-59-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 91* (134b 9x4 3x6) Younis Khan 128* (219b 15x4 1x6)
89.1 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, tossed up and outside
the off, driven to long-on for a single
89.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, defended back down the pitch to the leg side
89.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, full and on the pads, flicked
away uppishly over square-leg
89.4 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run, flat and on the stumps,
defended back to the bowler
89.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, legbye: one run
89.6 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flat and quick,
defended to mid-on
End of over 90 (6 runs) Pakistan 347/2 (lead by 332 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 20-2-71-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 132* (223b 16x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 92* (136b 9x4 3x6)
90.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, two runs, cut through point for a couple of
runs
90.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, fuller and on the stunmps, driven to
long off
90.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
driven to the on side for a single
90.4 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, played well wide of mid off for
a quick single
90.5 Pathan to Younis Khan, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
front-foot pull, one bounce and over the ropes
90.6 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
cover-point
End of over 91 (8 runs) Pakistan 355/2 (lead by 340 runs)
IK Pathan 20-2-67-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 93* (137b 9x4 3x6) Younis Khan 139* (228b 17x4 1x6)
91.1 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, full and on the pads
driven to long-on for a single
91.2 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, no run
91.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, tossed up and outside the
off, spinning in, driven towards cover
91.4 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and outside the
off, driven to cover
91.5 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch
91.6 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length
and on the off, defended watchfully
End of over 92 (2 runs) Pakistan 357/2 (lead by 342 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 21-2-73-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 140* (230b 17x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 94* (141b 9x4 3x6)
92.1 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, full and on the pads, clipped down to
fine-leg for a single
92.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the off, punched to
cover
92.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, defended back down the pitch
92.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fuller and on the off, just a hint
of away reverse swing, driven to point with an angled bat
92.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off, driven to cover
92.6 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a driving length and on
the off, defended towards the off side with an angled bat
End of over 93 (2 runs) Pakistan 359/2 (lead by 344 runs)
Z Khan 14-4-40-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 95* (145b 9x4 3x6) Younis Khan 141* (232b 17x4 1x6)
93.1 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, well flighted and on
the off, defended towards the on side
93.2 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, and a single takes
Mohammad Yousuf to 96
93.3 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, flat and on the off,
defended to the on side
93.4 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run
93.5 Harbhajan Singh to Younis Khan, one run, well flighted and outside
the off, eased through cover for a single
93.6 Harbhajan Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, clipped to the on side
for a single that takes Yousuf to 98
End of over 94 (5 runs) Pakistan 364/2 (lead by 349 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 22-2-78-0 - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 98* (149b 9x4 3x6) Younis Khan 143* (234b 17x4 1x6)
94.1 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the off, whipped
towards midwicket
94.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, overpitched and on the pads,
Yousuf works this through midwicket for a couple that takes him to
100! Well played that!
94.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven inside out through cover
94.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, (noball) no run
94.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a length and on the
pads, pulled down to fine-leg for a single
94.5 Khan to Younis Khan, two runs, good length ball outside the off,
eased down to third-man for a single
94.6 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, defended back to the bowler
End of over 95 (10 runs) Pakistan 374/2 (lead by 359 runs)
Z Khan 15-4-50-0 (4nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 105* (154b 10x4 3x6) Younis Khan 145* (236b 17x4 1x6)
95.1 Yuvraj Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, tossed up and outside the
off, full toss, driven to long off
95.2 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, no run, down the leg side, swept to
short fine-leg
95.3 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, one run, on the pads and flat, swept
down to fine-leg
95.4 Yuvraj Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
95.5 Yuvraj Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, on the pads and full,
worked through the on side
95.6 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, one run, short of a length and on the
pads, eased through the on side
End of over 96 (4 runs) Pakistan 378/2 (lead by 363 runs)
Yuvraj Singh 2-0-10-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 147* (239b 17x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 107* (157b 10x4 3x6)
96.1 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, chopped down to third man
96.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven towards point
96.3 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, full and outside the off, driven
inside out just wide of mid off for a single
96.4 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, good length ball outside the off,
driven to third man
96.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a good length and on the
pads, clipped through midwicket for a single
96.6 Khan to Younis Khan, (noball) one run, short of a length and
outside the off, eased down to third man and that is 150 for
Younis Khan! Well played sir!
96.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
End of over 97 (6 runs) Pakistan 384/2 (lead by 369 runs)
Z Khan 16-4-56-0 (5nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 150* (243b 17x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 109* (160b 10x4 3x6)
97.1 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, one run
97.2 Yuvraj Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, worked through the
square-leg region for a single
97.3 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short of a length and on the
pads, defended to the leg side
97.4 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, tossed up and on the off, driven
inside out through cover
97.5 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, no run, on the pads and fullish,
defended to the leg side
97.6 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, one run, short of a good length and a
bit of width outside the off, driven through cover
End of over 98 (7 runs) Pakistan 391/2 (lead by 376 runs)
Yuvraj Singh 3-0-17-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 156* (248b 18x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 110* (161b 10x4 3x6)
98.1 Khan to Younis Khan, (noball) one run, good-length ball on the
pads, flicked down to fine-leg
98.1 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and outside
tjhe off, the ball straightens a touch after pitching, left alone
98.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
98.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven to the off side
98.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven inside out to cover
98.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven to cover
98.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, driven back to the bowler
End of over 99 (2 runs) Pakistan 393/2 (lead by 378 runs)
Z Khan 17-4-58-0 (6nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 157* (249b 18x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 110* (167b 10x4 3x6)
99.1 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, no run, flat and on the pads, played
at and missed, hit on the pad
99.2 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, one run, down the leg side, turned to
fine-leg for a single
99.3 Yuvraj Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the pads,
kicked away to the on side
99.4 Yuvraj Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run
99.5 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, one run
99.6 Yuvraj Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the pads,
driven to the on isde
End of over 100 (3 runs) Pakistan 396/2 (lead by 381 runs)
Yuvraj Singh 4-0-20-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 159* (252b 18x4 1x6) Mohammad Yousuf 111* (170b 10x4 3x6)
100.1 Khan to Younis Khan, (noball) no run
100.1 Khan to Younis Khan, no run
100.2 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off stump, eased towards point
100.3 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, punched to the off side
100.4 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and on the off,
driven towards mid off
100.5 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, full and down the leg side, flick
played and missed, through to the keeper
100.6 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the stumps, defended down
the pitch to the bowler
End of over 101 (1 run) Pakistan 397/2 (lead by 382 runs)
Z Khan 18-4-59-0 (7nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 111* (170b 10x4 3x6) Younis Khan 159* (259b 18x4 1x6)
And the tea break should not be too far away now. With this match
heading for a draw we suggest you get a hot cup of tea and a
couple of biscuits ready
101.1 Yuvraj Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, SIX, heaved over long-on! That is
24 sixes in the match, the highest tally for a Test in the history
of the game
101.2 Yuvraj Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, eased past point for a
single
101.3 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, one run
101.4 Yuvraj Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flat and down the leg
side, sweep played and missed, struck on the pad
101.5 Yuvraj Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, eased down to long on for
a single
101.6 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short and far down the leg
side, pull played and missed, through to the keeper
End of over 102 (9 runs) Pakistan 406/2 (lead by 391 runs)
Yuvraj Singh 5-0-29-0 - Golf Course End
Mohammad Yousuf 119* (174b 10x4 4x6) Younis Khan 160* (261b 18x4 1x6)
And with that the players head off the field for the tea break
We'll be back in about 20-minutes for the final session of the run-
fest, er Test, at 1515 Pakistan time/1545 India time
Match State: Tea - Day 5
And the players are back for the final session of this Test
Anil Kumble will bowl
Play gets under way for the last time this Test
102.1 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, tossed up, full, on the stumps,
driven inside out to the long off fielder, one run results
102.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, just short of a length and on the
pads, Younis walks across and whips the ball through the on side
to keep the strike turning over
102.3 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, that is a beauty! Full and just
enough width for Mohammad Yousuf to make room and carve the ball
through extra-cover. That is a quality shot!
102.4 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, eased through cover for a
single and that is 1000 runs in the Test for Pakistan
102.5 Kumble to Younis Khan, (noball) no run, And Kumble gets some
variety in sending down a no-ball
102.5 Kumble to Younis Khan, FOUR, dragged from outside the off, it's a
bit short, Younis hits that very well and it beats the ffielder at
deep backward square-leg
102.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, two runs, another sweep, this one is more
delicate though, paddled away fine towards the fielder at long
leg. Good running gets them back for two
End of over 103 (14 runs) Pakistan 420/2 (lead by 405 runs)
A Kumble 19-3-101-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 125* (177b 11x4 4x6) Younis Khan 167* (265b 19x4 1x6)
Yuvraj to continue
103.1 Yuvraj Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up, a bit slower,
Yousuf has a big heave, had he connected that would have been out
of the park. In the event he misses and the ball lodges in Dhoni's
gloves
103.2 Yuvraj Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, eased down to long-on for
a gentle stroll that yields a run
103.3 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, two runs, RUN OUT! tossed up and on
the off, Younis Khan reverse sweeps, the ball runs down towards
third man. Gautam Gambhir runs around, fields and fires the throw
in over the stumps. Youhana is attempting a suicidal third run and
found short of the crease!
Pakistan 423/3, Partnership of 242
Mohammad Yousuf run out (sub (G Gambhir)) 126 (179b 11x4 4x6)
That was just about the only way a wicket could fall in these
circumstances - a run out!
Abdul Razzaq is the new batsman
103.4 Yuvraj Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run
103.5 Yuvraj Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run
103.6 Yuvraj Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run
End of over 104 (4 runs) Pakistan 424/3 (lead by 409 runs)
Yuvraj Singh 6-0-33-0 - Golf Course End
Abdul Razzaq 1* (3b) Younis Khan 169* (266b 19x4 1x6)
Kumble continues after that wicket-taking over
104.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fullish and on the stumps, quite
flat from Kumble, Razzaq, wary of the short-leg fielder, defends
carefully
104.2 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, full and very straight, speared
in on the toes, that is almost a yorker, squeezed down towards the
third-man boundary for a couple
104.3 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, SIX, Flat six! Kumble suffering here and
you have to feel for him. Razzaq smashes that into the stands at
midwicket
104.4 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, wide: no run, Kumble drags this one short
and well wide of the off stump, called a wide as well
104.4 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, down the leg side this time, played
at and missed. Clearly Kumble has had enough. It's almost as
though he's saying to his captain, 'C'mon Jammy, give me a break'
104.5 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run
104.6 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, low full toss on the pads, driven
back to the bowler. Kumble fields and has a mock shy at the stumps
at the batsman's end
End of over 105 (9 runs) Pakistan 433/3 (lead by 418 runs)
A Kumble 20-3-110-1 (1w 4nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 169* (266b 19x4 1x6) Abdul Razzaq 9* (9b 1x6)
105.1 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, no run, flat and on the stumps, driven
to the bowler
105.2 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, one run, outside the off, slashed down
towards third man
105.3 Yuvraj Singh to Abdul Razzaq, two runs
105.4 Yuvraj Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run
105.5 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, one run, full and down the leg side,
swept to fine-leg
105.6 Yuvraj Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, full and outside the off,
eased down to long off for a single to end the over
End of over 106 (6 runs) Pakistan 439/3 (lead by 424 runs)
Yuvraj Singh 7-0-39-0 - Golf Course End
Abdul Razzaq 13* (12b 1x6) Younis Khan 171* (269b 19x4 1x6)
106.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, flat and on the pads, driven to the
on side
106.2 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, one run, down the leg side and full, Razzaq
sweeps that one efficiently down to long leg
106.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, round the stumps, on the pads,
tossed up, defended to the leg side for a single
106.4 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
back down the pitch to the bowler
106.5 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, SIX, tossed up just a touch and Razzaq
gives himself a little room and smashes the ball back over
Kumble's head! That is a monstrous hit!
106.6 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the pads, played at and
missed, off the pad to the leg side
End of over 107 (8 runs) Pakistan 447/3 (lead by 432 runs)
A Kumble 21-3-118-1 (1w 4nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 172* (270b 19x4 1x6) Abdul Razzaq 20* (17b 2x6)
107.1 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, no run
107.2 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, one run, flat and on the pads, pulled
down to Zaheer Khan on the fence at long leg
107.3 Yuvraj Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and very far down leg,
easily left alone to the keeper
107.4 Yuvraj Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fuller this time, floated in,
defended back down the pitch to the bowler
107.5 Yuvraj Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, flat and on the leg stump,
kicked away to the leg side
107.6 Yuvraj Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, again far outside the leg
stump, flick played and missed, off the pad towards short fine-leg
End of over 108 (1 run) Pakistan 448/3 (lead by 433 runs)
Yuvraj Singh 8-0-40-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 173* (272b 19x4 1x6) Abdul Razzaq 20* (21b 2x6)
Ok, now the farce reaches higher levels. Mahendra Dhoni takes off
the pads to bowl. Dravid will keep in his place.
And they're taking the new ball as well!
108.1 Dhoni to Younis Khan, wide: no run, short of a good lenbgth and
outside the off, swinging away a touch, and a wide is called
108.1 Dhoni to Younis Khan, FOUR, short one banged in outside the off
stump, Younis sees that early and pulls superbly wide of mid-on
108.2 Dhoni to Younis Khan, one run
108.3 Dhoni to Abdul Razzaq, no run
108.4 Dhoni to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, on the pads and short of a length,
flicked down to fine-leg for a boundary
108.5 Dhoni to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fuller and on the off, swings in a
touch, defended towards the off side
108.6 Dhoni to Abdul Razzaq, (noball) no run, And that is Dhoni's first
no-ball in Test cricket! defended to the leg side
108.6 Dhoni to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, punched through cover. End of
Dhoni's first over in Test cricket. Cost him 13 runs.
End of over 109 (13 runs) Pakistan 461/3 (lead by 446 runs)
MS Dhoni 1-0-13-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 178* (274b 20x4 1x6) Abdul Razzaq 26* (26b 1x4 2x6)
Yuvraj shares the new ball with dhoni
109.1 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, bye: FOUR, full and down leg, sweep
played and missed
109.2 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, full and down the leg side, this
one is swept away very fine
109.3 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, one run, tossed up just a touch and on
the stumps, reverse swept for a single
109.4 Yuvraj Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, flatter and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch, missed, rapped on the pad
109.5 Yuvraj Singh to Abdul Razzaq, bye: one run
109.6 Yuvraj Singh to Younis Khan, one run, full and on the pads, slogged
down to fine-leg
End of over 110 (11 runs) Pakistan 472/3 (lead by 457 runs)
Yuvraj Singh 9-0-46-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 184* (278b 21x4 1x6) Abdul Razzaq 26* (28b 1x4 2x6)
Dhoni has been tossed out of the attack after that expensive over.
Clearly Dravid thinks his team should not bleed runs at this
stage. Pathan back in the attack.
Dhoni takes back the big gloves
110.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, full and down the leg side, a hint
of swing, flick played and missed, through to the keeper
110.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, punched off the back foot to the off side
110.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, full and on the pads, flicked to
the on side for a single
110.4 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, just short of a length and on the
pads, worked through the leg side for a single
110.5 Pathan to Younis Khan, FOUR, back of a length and on the pads,
pulled down to fine-leg
110.6 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off, swinging in a
touch, defended back towards mid off with a straight bat
End of over 111 (6 runs) Pakistan 478/3 (lead by 463 runs)
IK Pathan 21-2-73-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 27* (29b 1x4 2x6) Younis Khan 189* (283b 22x4 1x6)
111.1 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, punched off the back foot through cover for a single
111.2 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and down the leg side, flick
played and missed, through to the keeper
111.3 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, full and outside the off, eased
through cover for a single
111.4 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
111.5 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and far outside the off, left
well alone
111.6 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and far outside the off stump,
left well alone to the keeper
End of over 112 (2 runs) Pakistan 480/3 (lead by 465 runs)
RP Singh 20-2-74-0 - Golf Course End
Younis Khan 190* (285b 22x4 1x6) Abdul Razzaq 28* (33b 1x4 2x6)
112.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, two runs, eased through midwicket for a
couple that takes Younis to 192
112.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, one more and Younis gets to 193
112.3 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, creamed through cover
112.4 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, good length ball outside the off,
left well alone
112.5 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run
112.6 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short one banged in on the stumps,
Razzaq ducks under that
End of over 113 (7 runs) Pakistan 487/3 (lead by 472 runs)
IK Pathan 22-2-80-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 193* (287b 22x4 1x6) Abdul Razzaq 32* (37b 2x4 2x6)
113.1 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
113.2 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and far outside the off, swing
and a miss, appeal for the caught behind, turned down
113.3 Singh to Younis Khan, wide: no run, short and too wide outside the
off, left alone and called wide
113.3 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, driven to long off
113.4 Singh to Younis Khan, no run
113.5 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
cover
Younis Khan needs 7 more for 200
113.6 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off, driven to the
off side
End of over 114 (1 run) Pakistan 488/3 (lead by 473 runs)
RP Singh 21-2-75-0 (1w) - Golf Course End
Abdul Razzaq 32* (37b 2x4 2x6) Younis Khan 193* (293b 22x4 1x6)
114.1 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, OUT: just short of a length and outside the
off, Razzaq edges that straight to VVS Laxman at slip and another
wicket falls! Look at the smile on Zaheer's face! He barely expect
to get anything for his hard work on this dead pitch
Pakistan 488/4, Partnership of 65
Abdul Razzaq c Laxman b Khan 32 (38b 2x4 2x6)
Younis Khan 193* (293b 22x4 1x6) Z Khan 18.1-4-59-1 (7nb)
Shahid Khan Afridi, darling of the masses, is the new batsman
114.2 Khan to Shahid Afridi, one run, full and on the pads, Afridi tries
to drive to leg, off the leading edge past a diving Zaheer
114.3 Khan to Younis Khan, one run
114.4 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
swing and a miss
114.5 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, slower ball on the stumps, Afridi is
seceived, plays a shot and misses, hit on the pad
114.6 Khan to Shahid Afridi, OUT: short of a good length and far, far
wide outside the off stump, Afridi has an agricultural swipe at it
and only manages an edge to the keeper. He walks off the field and
the fans begin to empty out of the stands even before Afridi can
leave!
Pakistan 490/5, Partnership of 2
Shahid Afridi c Dhoni b Khan 1 (4b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 115 (2 runs) Pakistan 490/5 (lead by 475 runs)
Z Khan 19-4-61-2 (7nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 194* (294b 22x4 1x6)
115.1 Singh to Younis Khan, no run
115.2 Singh to Younis Khan, no run
115.3 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, eased to mid off
115.4 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
115.5 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, full and far down the leg side, left
well alone to the keeper
115.6 Singh to Younis Khan, OUT: full and on the stumps, that pitches on
middle and straightens, Younis tries to flick and misses and is
trapped plumb in front!
Pakistan 490/6, Partnership of 0
Younis Khan lbw b Singh 194 (300b 22x4 1x6)
End of over 116 (maiden) Pakistan 490/6 (lead by 475 runs)
RP Singh 22-3-75-1 (1w) - Golf Course End
Mohammad Asif 0* (0b)
That's disappointing for Younis Khan, dismissed on 194 here on top
of being run out for 199 in the last Test.
116.1 Khan to Mohammad Asif, OUT: full and on the off, Asif plays all
over that one and loses his off stump! Another wicket falls in
this high farce at Faisalabad!
Pakistan 490/7, Partnership of 0
Mohammad Asif b Khan 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
Shoaib Akhtar 0* (0b) Z Khan 19.1-4-61-3 (7nb)
Zaheer Khan on a hat-trick even is split over two overs. He got a
wicket off the last ball of his previous over.
116.2 Khan to Danish Kaneria, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left well alone, no hat-trick for Zaheer
116.3 Khan to Danish Kaneria, no run, another short one outside the off,
left alone
116.4 Khan to Danish Kaneria, OUT: short of a length and on the off
stump, Kaneria shoulders arms and carefully watches the ball knock
his off stump out of the ground. Another wicket for Zaheer.
Pakistan 490/8, Partnership of 0
Danish Kaneria b Khan 0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
Shoaib Akhtar 0* (0b) Z Khan 19.4-4-61-4 (7nb)
Inzamam-ul-Haq absent hurt 0 (0b 0x4 0x6)
Shoaib Malik absent hurt 0 (0b 0x4 0x6)
With Inzamam-ul-Haq and Shoaib Malik both unable to bat the
With Inzamam-ul-Haq and Shoaib Malik both unable to bat the
Pakistan innings has come to an end.
This means they have a lead of 475, not that this fact is
particularly relevant to anyone
Now we have to see who will come out to bat for India
LAxman and Dravid to open the batting
Shahid Afridi to take the new ball bowling mediumpace
0.1 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, wide: FOUR, full and outside the off, big
wide, runs away for four
0.1 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, full and on the off, defended back
down the pitch
0.2 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, down the leg side, flick played
and missed, through to the keeper
0.3 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, short ball banged in, Laxman ducks
under it
0.4 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, short one banged in outside the
off, good bounce and carry, left well alone to the keeper
0.5 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, and yet another bouncer, Laxman
leaves it alone
0.6 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, fullish and on the off, hurries
onto Laxman, inside edge onto pad
End of over 1 (5 runs) India 5/0 (471 more runs req)
Shahid Afridi 1-0-5-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 0* (0b) VVS Laxman 0* (6b)
Younis Khan shares the new ball with Afridi
1.1 Younis Khan to Dravid, wide: no run, far outside the off, left
alone, wide called
1.1 Younis Khan to Dravid, (noball) no run, now a no-ball
1.1 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, not a no-
ball or a wide, left well alone
1.2 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off stump, left
carefully alone to the keeper
1.3 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended off the back foot to cover
1.4 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run, good-length ball on the off, punched
to cover
1.5 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run, another one on the off, good length,
Dravid drives carefully to off
1.6 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run, fuller and outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
End of over 2 (2 runs) India 7/0 (469 more runs req)
Younis Khan 1-0-2-0 (1w 1nb) - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 0* (6b) R Dravid 0* (7b)
2.1 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, Laxman gets off the mark with a single through the off side
2.2 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended to the off side
2.3 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, good pace from Afridi, defended carefully by Dravid
2.4 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, two runs, worked through midwicket for a
couple more
2.5 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, short one banged in outside the
off, left well alone
2.6 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, another short one to end the over,
left well alone to the keeper
End of over 3 (3 runs) India 10/0 (466 more runs req)
Shahid Afridi 2-0-8-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 1* (7b) R Dravid 2* (12b)
3.1 Younis Khan to Laxman, no run
3.2 Younis Khan to Laxman, no run, full and on the stumps, drifting in
on the stumps, defended back down the pitch
3.3 Younis Khan to Laxman, no run, good-length ball outside the off,
defended towards the off side
3.4 Younis Khan to Laxman, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended carefully to the off side
3.5 Younis Khan to Laxman, one run, overpitched and sliding down the
leg side, flicked to the fielder on the ropes at square-leg
3.6 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run, floated in on off stump, defended
back down the pitch
End of over 4 (1 run) India 11/0 (465 more runs req)
Younis Khan 2-0-3-0 (1w 1nb) - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 2* (12b) R Dravid 2* (13b)
4.1 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, short of a length and on the
stumps, driven back to mid-on
4.2 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, one run, short and a bit of width, cut
away past point for a single
4.3 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, left
well alone to the keeper
4.4 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, one run, ashort of a good length and on
the pads, clipped to the on side
4.5 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, short one banged in, ducked under
4.6 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, another one banged in short,
Laxman ducks but the ball does not rise and clocks him on the
helmet
End of over 5 (2 runs) India 13/0 (463 more runs req)
Shahid Afridi 3-0-10-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 3* (15b) VVS Laxman 3* (16b)
5.1 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone
5.2 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
the off side
5.3 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, defended to the
bowler
5.4 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run
5.5 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run
5.6 Younis Khan to Dravid, (noball) no run, full and on the off,
defended carefully to the off side
5.6 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run, full once more and on the off,
defended carefully to end the over
End of over 6 (1 run) India 14/0 (462 more runs req)
Younis Khan 3-0-4-0 (1w 2nb) - Golf Course End
VVS Laxman 3* (16b) R Dravid 3* (22b)
And the end of the day can't be too far away either ...
6.1 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, no run, full and on the off, Laxman is
careful in defense
6.2 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, one run, full and down the leg side,
flicked down to fine-leg
6.3 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, full and on the off stump, driven
well to cover
6.4 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
6.5 Shahid Afridi to Dravid, one run, full and on the pads, worked
through the on side
6.6 Shahid Afridi to Laxman, FOUR, short and wide, Laxman slashes that
to the third-man boundary
End of over 7 (6 runs) India 20/0 (456 more runs req)
Shahid Afridi 4-0-16-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 4* (25b) VVS Laxman 8* (19b 1x4)
The umpires are having a chat. They could call it off. Nope, Younis
Khan wants to continue
7.1 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-
on
7.2 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run, full and on the stumps, worked to
the on side
7.3 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run, full once more and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
7.4 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run, good length ball on the opff,
defended to the off side
7.5 Younis Khan to Dravid, no run, full and far outside the off, left
well alone to the keeper
7.6 Younis Khan to Dravid, one run, full and on the pads, clipped
through the on side
End of over 8 (1 run) India 21/0 (455 more runs req)
Younis Khan 4-0-5-0 (1w 2nb) - Golf Course End
R Dravid 5* (31b) VVS Laxman 8* (19b 1x4)
And that will be that!
The captains are given the option of calling it quits as the
mandatory overs have begiun on the final day.
Everyone shakes hands and walks off the pitch
The match has ended in a draw.
It's now 0-0 at the end of two Test matches
We'll see you again at Karachi for the final Test that begins on 29
January.
Till then, this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off,
saying cheers and goodbye!
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