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3rd Test: Pakistan v India at Karachi, 29 Jan - 2 Feb 2006
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 10am local time (5am GMT)
Hello and welcome to Cricinfo's coverage of the final India-
Pakistan Test at Karachi
With the series standing at 0-0 there's everything to play for in
this match
For days now the focus has been on the kind of pitch the match will
be played on at the National Stadium
Reliable experts at the ground inform us that 'by no stretch of
imagination can the pitch be called a greentop'
There is hope that this pitch will have a bit more bounce and pace,
thereby giving the bowlers more assistance than the two that have
gone by
Both teams have had plenty of thinking to do about their team
composition
Pakistan have been struck by injury trouble with Shoaib Akhtar
(ankle) and Inzamam-ul-Haq (back) struggling
The good news for Pakistan is that Shoaib Akhtar has been ruled fit
to play
The news on Inzamam is not good. Inzamam has been ruled out and
Faisal Iqbal will play in his place and bat in the middle-order
Imran Farhat comes into the side in place of Shoaib Malik
This means that Younis Khan will lead the team. His positive brand
of captaincy could well have an impact on how this Test goes
For India the dilemma was whether to play an extra batsman or stick
to the formula of five specialist bowlers
They have decided to drop Harbhajan Singh and play Sourav Ganguly
instead
India have won the toss and chosen to field
captain 0 2
Interesting choice to bowl first here. Especially considering that
India have gone into the match with an extra batsman
Play will begin in about 15 minutes at 0500 GMT/1000 Pakistan
time/1030 India time
The players are just about to take the field
India are on the boundary ropes in a huddle
Imran Farhat and Salman Butt are the opening batsmen
Now it remains to be seen if India's bowlers can make it count
after winning the toss and choosing to field
Irfan Pathan to open the bowling
Play is about to get under way and I am Anand Vasu, your
commentator for this game
0.1 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, just short of a good length and on
the middle and leg, a bit of swing away from the left-handed Butt,
defended awkwardly, the ball loops back down the pitch off the
edge
0.2 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, short of a good length and far
outside the off stump, left well alone to the keeper, a bit of
swing there
0.3 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, and another one short of a length
and outside the off swinging away appreciably, left well alone by
Butt
India attacking with three slips and a gully
0.4 Pathan to Salman Butt, OUT: fuller this time and on the off, the
ball swings late and Butt plays at it tentatively. The ball takes
the edge and goes towards slip. Rahul Dravid dives low and takes a
sharp catch!
Pakistan 0/1, Partnership of 0
Salman Butt c Dravid b Pathan 0 (4b 0x4 0x6)
Imran Farhat 0* (0b) IK Pathan 0.4-0-0-1
India have got off to the best possible start! Pakistan have lost
their first wicket without a single run on the board!
Rahul Dravid will already be breathing easier about his decision to
field first. That is a great start for India in this decisive Test
match
Younis Khan is the new batsman
0.5 Pathan to Younis Khan, OUT: full and on the stumps, this one swings
in very late, that is a perfectly pitched delivery and it nails
Younis lbw right in front of the stumps! India are on fire!
Pakistan 0/2, Partnership of 0
Younis Khan lbw b Pathan 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
Imran Farhat 0* (0b) IK Pathan 0.5-0-0-2
Pakistan in dire straits here at two wickets down without a run on
the board. What a start for the Indian team and Irfan Pathan, who
is on a hat-trick!
Just a bit more for the bowlers and what a difference it makes!
Mohammad Yousuf is facing the hat-trick ball
Three slips and two gullies in place
0.6 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, OUT: Got him! Sensational stuff at the
National Stadium! Mohammad Yousuf bowled through the gate by a
pearl of an inswinger! That one came in superbly after pitching
and shattered the stumps!
Pakistan 0/3, Partnership of 0
Mohammad Yousuf b Pathan 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 1 (maiden) Pakistan 0/3
IK Pathan 1-1-0-3 - Pavilion End
Imran Farhat 0* (0b)
What a start for India! Pakistan have lost three wickets in the
first over without a run on the board! Irfan Pathan becomes the
second Indian bowler to take a Test hat-trick after Harbhajan
Singh!
Unbelievable scenes here at the National Stadium. Look at that
scoreline Pakistan 3 down without a run on the board
1.1 Khan to Imran Farhat, FOUR, full and on the off stump, driven bvack
past the mid-on fielder for a confident boundary. Farhat keeping
his head amidst the carnage
1.2 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, left carefully alone to the keeper
Faisal Iqbal is the new batsman, Zaheer Khan has got the new ball
alongside Pathan
1.3 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, once again Farhat leaves it alone to the
keeper
1.4 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off stump, punched off the back foot towards mid-off
1.5 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, good ball from Zaheer, played at and missed
1.6 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run
End of over 2 (4 runs) Pakistan 4/3
Z Khan 1-0-4-0 - University End
Faisal Iqbal 0* (0b) Imran Farhat 4* (6b 1x4)
2.1 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good length ball on the off, a bit
of swing in, Faisal Iqbal shapes to defend and is hit on the pad
2.2 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, low full-toss on the stumps, driven
back towards mid-on, RP Singh dives and saves a certain boundary
2.3 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, punched towards cover, the batsmen think about a single
but decide against it
2.4 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left well alone to the keeper
2.5 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, one run, short of a good length and
drifting onto the pads, clipped down to backward square-leg for a
single
2.6 Pathan to Imran Farhat, FOUR, full and on the pads, Farhat sees
that early and leans into a flick. The ball races away through
square-leg for the second boundary of the innings!
End of over 3 (5 runs) Pakistan 9/3
IK Pathan 2-1-5-3 - Pavilion End
Faisal Iqbal 1* (5b) Imran Farhat 8* (7b 2x4)
3.1 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, driven to cover off the back foot
3.2 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, once again back of a length, allows
the batsman to go back and punch to cover
3.3 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, full and straight, flicked beautifully
through midwicket for a boundary. Good composure from Faisal Iqbal
3.4 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended back down the pitch
3.5 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fuller and outside the off stump,
Iqbal drives without being to the pitch of the ball, off the edge
down to gully
3.6 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, a hint of away movement, left well alone to the
keeper
End of over 4 (4 runs) Pakistan 13/3
Z Khan 2-0-8-0 - University End
Imran Farhat 8* (7b 2x4) Faisal Iqbal 5* (11b 1x4)
4.1 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, full and just outside the off,
again this one swing late and Farhat is forced to play at it.
Beaten! Pathan hitting a good line and length here
4.2 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, full and outside the off stump,
left alone to the keeper
4.3 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, full and on the off, punched to
cover with the full face of the bat
4.4 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, this one does not swing, defended to the leg side
4.5 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
4.6 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended carefully as Farhat gets right behind the line of
the ball
End of over 5 (maiden) Pakistan 13/3
IK Pathan 3-2-5-3 - Pavilion End
Faisal Iqbal 5* (11b 1x4) Imran Farhat 8* (13b 2x4)
5.1 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, no swing yet for Zaheer, angling away with the arm, left
alone to the keeper
5.2 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, OUT: slightly fuller, pitching on the middle
and off stump, Faisal Iqbal shoulders arms, the ball straightens
on pitching, rap! That was a close call, not a smart move to pad
up. Daryl Harper's finger goes up and there's the 4th wicket!
Pakistan 13/4, Partnership of 13
Faisal Iqbal lbw b Khan 5 (13b 1x4 0x6)
Imran Farhat 8* (13b 2x4) Z Khan 2.2-0-8-1
5.3 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, short of a good length and slipping
down the leg side, Afridi has a dash at it down leg and misses,
through to the keeper
5.4 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, fuller length and just outside the
off, slanting away to the keeper, left well alone to the keeper
5.5 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, slightly fuller and quite straight,
played across the line and missed, hit on the pad, appeal for the
lbw but that has pitched outside leg
5.6 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone. Wicket maiden for Zaheer
End of over 6 (maiden) Pakistan 13/4
Z Khan 3-1-8-1 - University End
Imran Farhat 8* (13b 2x4) Shahid Afridi 0* (4b)
6.1 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, shaping away a touch, left alone to the keeper
6.2 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, punched to cover off the back foot
6.3 Pathan to Imran Farhat, FOUR, short one banged in, Farhat spots the
length early and pulls confidently through midwicket. That is a
good shot!
6.4 Pathan to Imran Farhat, one run, full and quite straight, flicked
past midwicket for a single
6.5 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, two runs, Afridi gets off the mark with a
couple bunted down to fine-leg
6.6 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven to cover
End of over 7 (7 runs) Pakistan 20/4
IK Pathan 4-2-12-3 - Pavilion End
Imran Farhat 13* (17b 3x4) Shahid Afridi 2* (6b)
7.1 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, this one hints at coming in, left alone
with some care, the ball goes through to the keeper
7.2 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run
7.3 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run
7.4 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run
7.5 Khan to Imran Farhat, one run, slightly fuller, flashed down to
fine-leg
7.6 Khan to Shahid Afridi, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, driven off the back foot to cover
End of over 8 (2 runs) Pakistan 22/4
Z Khan 4-1-10-1 - University End
Shahid Afridi 3* (7b) Imran Farhat 14* (22b 3x4)
8.1 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and swinging late, flick
played and missed, off the pad down to the keeper
8.2 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, one run, just short of a good length and
on the pads, clipped to the leg side for a single
8.3 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, a hint of swing away from the off stump, driven
to cover
8.4 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, full and straight, this one does
now swing, flick played and missed, rapped on the pad, appeal for
the lbw but that was missing leg
8.5 Pathan to Imran Farhat, FOUR, slightly short of a length and
outside the off, Farhat stands up tall and punches through cover
8.6 Pathan to Imran Farhat, FOUR, overpitched this time and swinging
away but Farhat is confident enough to move across and drive
beautifully through cover
End of over 9 (9 runs) Pakistan 31/4
IK Pathan 5-2-21-3 - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 4* (9b) Imran Farhat 22* (26b 5x4)
9.1 Khan to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, full and on the off, not much movement
in the air, Afridi watches the ball carefully and drives back past
mid off. That is a neat shot
9.2 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run
9.3 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, short of a good length and on the
leg, inside edged to the off side
9.4 Khan to Shahid Afridi, two runs, short of a good length and outside
the off, punched wide of cover for a couple
9.5 Khan to Shahid Afridi, OUT: good-length ball, on the leg stump,
just a hint of swing maybe, Afridi plays an irresponsible swipe
and misses the line of the ball completely and loses his leg
stump! Zaheer strikes and Pakistan are five down!
Pakistan 37/5, Partnership of 24
Shahid Afridi b Khan 10 (14b 1x4 0x6)
Imran Farhat 22* (26b 5x4) Z Khan 4.5-1-16-2
9.6 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, fullish and on the off, Razzaq
drives through cover for a couple. End of another successful over
for Zaheer and India
End of over 10 (8 runs) Pakistan 39/5
Z Khan 5-1-18-2 - University End
Imran Farhat 22* (26b 5x4) Abdul Razzaq 2* (1b)
RP Singh comes into the attack now, Man of the Match from the
previous Test
10.1 Singh to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off stump, good start from RP Singh, played at and missed, through
to the keeper
10.2 Singh to Imran Farhat, no run, full and far outside the off, a hint
of away swing, left alone to the keeper
10.3 Singh to Imran Farhat, OUT: just short of a driving length, outside
the off stump, a hint of swing away from the flashing bat of Imran
Farhat, the ball kisses the edge and lands safely in Dhoni's
hands! That's six wickets down!
Pakistan 39/6, Partnership of 2
Imran Farhat c Dhoni b Singh 22 (29b 5x4 0x6)
Abdul Razzaq 2* (1b) RP Singh 0.3-0-0-1
India right in control with Pakistan reeling at 39 for 6!
The players are taking a short break for drinks
Match State: Drinks
10.4 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, good-length ball on the pads, a hint
of swing, flick played and missed, struck on the pad
10.5 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, very full, far down the leg side,
plenty of late swing, left alone, Dhoni dives to his left and
fields well
10.6 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, short of a length and a bit of width
outside the off stump, Akmal goes back and cuts the ball down to
the third-man fence
End of over 11 (4 runs) Pakistan 43/6
RP Singh 1-0-4-1 - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 2* (1b) Kamran Akmal 4* (3b 1x4)
11.1 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and outside the off stump,
swinging away just a fraction, left alone to the keeper
11.2 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, full and on the stumps, Razzaq
drives at it, the ball goes off the inside edge down towards deep
backward square-leg for a couple
11.3 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, very full and on the stumps, driven
to mid-on with the full face of the bat
11.4 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, Razzaq is careful and watches the ball as it goes
through to the keeper
11.5 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, full and on the off from round the
stumps, Razzaq drives well through cover to pick up another
boundary
11.6 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, this one comes in with the arm and straightens after
pitching, Razzaq is beaten and the ball passes the outside edge
End of over 12 (6 runs) Pakistan 49/6
Z Khan 6-1-24-2 - University End
Kamran Akmal 4* (3b 1x4) Abdul Razzaq 8* (7b 1x4)
12.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run
12.2 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, very full and on the off, that is
overpitched, Akmal squeezes the ball through cover for a boundary
that brings up the fifty for Pakistan!
12.3 Singh to Kamran Akmal, two runs, just short of a good length and on
the off, punched through cover, this one won't go for four
thouugh, Pathan fields and the batsmen come back for a couple
12.4 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and on the
middle and leg, Akmal stands tall and leaves the ball alone, this
one comes back and hits pad. Dangerous leave but that was probably
going over the stumps
12.5 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and far down the leg side,
plenty of swing there, left alone to the keeper
12.6 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, this one holds its line, left alone
End of over 13 (6 runs) Pakistan 55/6
RP Singh 2-0-10-1 - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 8* (7b 1x4) Kamran Akmal 10* (9b 2x4)
13.1 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off, just a
wobble in the air for Zaheer no real swing, flashed hard to the
third-man fence
13.2 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, another one from round the stumps,
the ball comes in with the angle and straightens on pitching, left
well alone
13.3 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, Zaheer comes back over the stumps,
short of a good length and on the pads, punched to cover with a
straight bat
13.4 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, much fuller this time, that pitches
in line, straightens and crashes into pad. Loud shout and that is
very, very close but Harper gives it not out!
13.5 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left well alone to the keeper
13.6 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, defended back down the pitch
End of over 14 (4 runs) Pakistan 59/6
Z Khan 7-1-28-2 - University End
Kamran Akmal 10* (9b 2x4) Abdul Razzaq 12* (13b 2x4)
14.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, legbye: one run, back of a length and on the
pads, flick played and missed, off the pad down to fine-leg for a
leg bye
14.2 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fuller and outside the off, a hint
of swing in, dangerously padded away
14.3 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, Razzaq dabs at it, the ball goes off the inside
edge, just misses the stumps and runs down to the fine-leg
boundary!
14.4 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, full and on the stumps,a hint of
swing in, defended towards square-leg for a single
14.5 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run
14.6 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the leg stump, Akmal
comes forward in defense and misses, rapped on the pads, appeal
for the lbw but that is swinging down leg
End of over 15 (6 runs) Pakistan 65/6
RP Singh 3-0-15-1 - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 17* (16b 3x4) Kamran Akmal 10* (12b 2x4)
15.1 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, full and on the pads, Razzaq walks
across and flicks to fine-leg for a couple
15.2 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, punched to cover off the back foot
15.3 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just short of a good length once
more, on the pads, defended back down the pitch
15.4 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid
off with the full face of the bat
15.5 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, full and outside the off stump, driven
inside out through cover-point for another boundary! Positive play
from Razzaq despite the fall of many cheap wickets
15.6 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, played down towards slip with an angled bat
End of over 16 (6 runs) Pakistan 71/6
Z Khan 8-1-34-2 - University End
Kamran Akmal 10* (12b 2x4) Abdul Razzaq 23* (22b 4x4)
16.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and outside the off stump,
slanting away from Akmal, left alone to the keeper
16.2 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
back down the pitch to the bowler
16.3 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, full and outside the off, that one is
overpitched and Akmal plays the booming drive reaching for the
ball away from his body, four more
16.4 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut down towards slip
16.5 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, short one banged in outside the off,
Akmal goes for a big pull shot and misses. that is an adventurous
shot with six down for not very many
16.6 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the off stump, defended
down towards cover with an angled bat
End of over 17 (4 runs) Pakistan 75/6
RP Singh 4-0-19-1 - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 23* (22b 4x4) Kamran Akmal 14* (18b 3x4)
Pathan back into the attack
17.1 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, defended to the leg side
17.2 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the off stump, driven
to mid off with a straight bat
17.3 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off stump, driven to mid off
17.4 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, worked wide of midwicket for a
single to keep the strike turning over
17.5 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, clipped down to square-leg
17.6 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off stump, a hint of swing into the right-handed Kamran Akmal,
punched back down the pitch
End of over 18 (1 run) Pakistan 76/6
IK Pathan 6-2-22-3 - University End
Abdul Razzaq 24* (26b 4x4) Kamran Akmal 14* (20b 3x4)
18.1 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the off stump, punched
back to mid-on, well fielded by Gautam Gambhir, the substitute
18.2 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and far outside the off stump,
left alone to the keeper
18.3 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and down the leg side, Razzaq
flicks and misses, through to the keeper
18.4 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven well to cover off the back foot
18.5 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, punched through cover off the back foot
18.6 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the off stump, driven
well but straight to mid off and there's no chance for a run
End of over 19 (1 run) Pakistan 77/6
RP Singh 5-0-20-1 - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 25* (31b 4x4) Kamran Akmal 14* (21b 3x4)
19.1 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, good-length ball outside the off
stump, left alone to the keeper
19.2 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the off stump, a hint
of swing in to Razzaq, defended carefully back down the pitch
19.3 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, short and a bit of width. That one
does not really swing, Razzaq waits on the ball and cuts superbly
through cover-point
19.4 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, once again just short of a good
length and outside the off stump, Razzaq leaves it well alone to
the keeper
19.5 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just short of a dricing length and
slipping down the leg side, Razzaq plays the flick and misses,
through to the keeper
19.6 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and outside the off stump,
slanting away from the batsman, defended down to gully
End of over 20 (4 runs) Pakistan 81/6
IK Pathan 7-2-26-3 - University End
Kamran Akmal 14* (21b 3x4) Abdul Razzaq 29* (37b 5x4)
20.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, one run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, cut away but there is now cover in the deep
20.2 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, full and outside the off stump,
driven towards cover with an angled bat for a single
20.3 Singh to Kamran Akmal, one run, overpitched and on the pads,
flicked well down to fine-leg, a little uppish but safe
20.4 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, defensive shot played, off the pads down the pitch
20.5 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone to the keeper
20.6 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and straight, RP Singh comes
round the stumps, Razzaq flicks and misses, off the pads to the
leg side, shout for the lbw but that is slipping well down
End of over 21 (3 runs) Pakistan 84/6
RP Singh 6-0-23-1 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 16* (23b 3x4) Abdul Razzaq 30* (41b 5x4)
Sourav Ganguly comes into the attack
21.1 Ganguly to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, angling in with the arm, defended back down the pitch
21.2 Ganguly to Kamran Akmal, (noball) no run, just short of a length
and on the stumps, Ganguly oversteps, defended back down the pitch
21.2 Ganguly to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a length and on the
stumps, defended to the off side with the full face of the bat
21.3 Ganguly to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, just a hint of away movement after pitching,
Akmal watches it carefully and leaves the ball alone to the keeper
21.4 Ganguly to Kamran Akmal, no run, fuller and on the stumps, that one
is just floated through a bit fuller, Akmal pushes towards the on
side, the bnall comes off a thickish inside edge and trickles to
the on side
21.5 Ganguly to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, defended with te full face of the bat, off the inside edge
onto pad
21.6 Ganguly to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, Akmal punches to cover off the back foot
End of over 22 (1 run) Pakistan 85/6
SC Ganguly 1-0-1-0 (1nb) - University End
Abdul Razzaq 30* (41b 5x4) Kamran Akmal 16* (30b 3x4)
22.1 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, full and down the leg side, from
round the stumps, Razzaq waits nicely on the ball and flicks down
to long leg for a single
22.2 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, full and outside the off, Akmal drives
well through cover, Zaheer runs around on the ropes and gets a
boot to the ball, that's not a great effort and the ball runs down
to the boundary
22.3 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, good-length ball outside the off
stump, Akmal drives well, on the rise, but straight to mid off
22.4 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run
22.5 Singh to Kamran Akmal, one run, short and plenty of width, Akmal
frees his arms and cuts through cover point, just the single to
Zaheer Khan who fields easily this time
22.6 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, left well alone to end the over
End of over 23 (6 runs) Pakistan 91/6
RP Singh 7-0-29-1 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 21* (34b 4x4) Abdul Razzaq 31* (43b 5x4)
23.1 Ganguly to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, just short of a good length and
outside the off, punched beautifully off the back foot through
cover. the timing and placement is superb and the ball runs away
for a boundary
23.2 Ganguly to Kamran Akmal, no run, slightly short of a driving length
and outside the off, Akmal comes forward to drive, off a thick
edge to the leg side
23.3 Ganguly to Kamran Akmal, no run
23.4 Ganguly to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, driven off the back foot to cover
23.5 Ganguly to Kamran Akmal, no run, fullish and outside the off stump,
just a hint of away movement, left alone to the keeper
23.6 Ganguly to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, short of a length, outside the off,
Akmal shapes to play and then tries to get the bat out of the way
but cannot and the ball runs off the face of the bat to the third-
man boundary
End of over 24 (8 runs) Pakistan 99/6
SC Ganguly 2-0-9-0 (1nb) - University End
Abdul Razzaq 31* (43b 5x4) Kamran Akmal 29* (40b 6x4)
Should be the last over before lunch. Pathan back on.
24.1 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, played down wide of Tendulkar at cover for a single that
takes Pakistan to 100
24.2 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, another one just short of a length
and outside the off, driven to cover
24.3 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, one run, good-length ball outside the off
stump, driven hard to cover where Tendulkar misfields and the
single is given away
24.4 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
Razzaq plays the ball late, nudging to the off side
24.5 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fuller and outside the off,
slanting across the batsman, Razzaq looks to play and then at the
last moment hides the bat behind pad, through to the keeper
Should be the last ball before lunch
24.6 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, good-length ball outside the off,
left alone to the keeper and that is lunch on the first day of
this Test!
End of over 25 (2 runs) Pakistan 101/6
IK Pathan 8-2-28-3 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 30* (42b 6x4) Abdul Razzaq 32* (47b 5x4)
India ripped through Pakistan's batting line-up, with Irfan Pathan
taking a hat-trick in the very first over
From 0 for 3 and then 39 for 6 Pakistan have fought back to 101 for
6 through Abdul Razzaq and Kamran Akmal
Join us again for all the action from the second session in about
40 minutes time and 1240 Pakistan time/1310 India time
Till then this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off. Be
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Match State: Lunch - Day 1
Hello and Welcome back to live coverage of the second session's
play of this the final test between India and Pakistan
The Indian players are out in the middle now, and so are the two
not out Pakistan batsmen, Abdur Razzaq and Kamran Akmal
Zaheer Khan will start proceedings after lunch
25.1 Khan to Kamran Akmal, three runs, Zaheer starts off with a full
length deliver on the leg stump, Kamran Akmal drives through the
line, and Sachin Tendulkar manges to pull it back inches from the
long-off fence
25.2 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, good length delivery from Zaheer now,
pitching in line with the stumps and straightening, Razzaq defends
it to the offf-side
25.3 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short delivery, banged in outside the
leg stump, Razzaq ducks under it and allows the ball to sail
through to the keeper
25.4 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, good one this time from Zaheer,
pitched on middle and angled across, Razzaq fishes at it outside
the offstump and is beaten by the angle
25.5 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, full length and on the pads, Razzaq
plays it away to the squareleg region and picks up two runs
25.6 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run
End of over 26 (5 runs) Pakistan 106/6
Z Khan 9-1-39-2 - University End
Kamran Akmal 33* (43b 6x4) Abdul Razzaq 34* (52b 5x4)
Irfan Pathan will start proceedings at the other end
26.1 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, full length delivery on the off
stump, just a bit of movement into Akmal, Akmal picks it well and
drives through the line, the ball races away to the long-off fence
26.2 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, good length delivery, change of
line and length this time around from Pathan, Akmal defends to the
off-side
26.3 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a length outside off, and
Akmal goes after it, doesnt make contact as he would have liked,
ends up hitting straight to Sehwag at cover
26.4 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone
26.5 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, fuller and well down the leg side,
a bit of width, left alone
26.6 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, fuller and on the off, driven back
down the pitch to the bowler as the ball swings in a touch
End of over 27 (4 runs) Pakistan 110/6
IK Pathan 9-2-32-3 - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 34* (52b 5x4) Kamran Akmal 37* (49b 7x4)
27.1 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
27.2 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, Razzaq is squared up and feels for it, beaten
27.3 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, full and on the pads, Razzaq walks
across his stumps and eases the ball down to long leg for a single
27.4 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, fullish and outside the off, Akmal
waits on the ball and opens the face of the bat late, guiding the
ball towards point
27.5 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a driving length and on
the stumps, defended back down the pitch
27.6 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, played down to cover to end the over
End of over 28 (1 run) Pakistan 111/6
Z Khan 10-1-40-2 - University End
Abdul Razzaq 35* (55b 5x4) Kamran Akmal 37* (52b 7x4)
28.1 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and far outside the off stump,
gun-barrel straight, left alone to the keeper
28.2 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and outside the off stump,
driven to the fielder at cover
28.3 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and far outside the off,
slanting away from the batsman, left alone to the keeper
28.4 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, left alone to the keeper
28.5 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off stump, punched with a straight bat to the fielder at cover
28.6 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and outside the off stump,
slanting away, left alone to the keeper
End of over 29 (maiden) Pakistan 111/6
IK Pathan 10-3-32-3 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 37* (52b 7x4) Abdul Razzaq 35* (61b 5x4)
29.1 Khan to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, Akmal
moves his weight well from back to front foot and drives
magnificently through cover for a boundary! Top shot that!
29.2 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, just back of a driving length from
round the stumps, the ball pitches and straightens, Akmal defends,
the ball comes off the edge down to gully
29.3 Khan to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, Akmal
comes onto the front foot and drives superbly through midwicket.
This is exciting batting from Akmal!
29.4 Khan to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, just short of a length and on the
stumps, Akmal gets perfectly behind the line of the ball and
punches an on-drive past Zaheer.Another boundary! This is high-
quality batting from Akmal!
29.5 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, left alone to the keeper as the ball angles
away
29.6 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, defensive shot played, appeal for the lbw but there may
have been an inside edge, turned down
End of over 30 (12 runs) Pakistan 123/6
Z Khan 11-1-52-2 - University End
Abdul Razzaq 35* (61b 5x4) Kamran Akmal 49* (58b 10x4)
30.1 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, punched wide of mid off for a quick single
30.2 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, good-length ball outside the off,
Akmal drives inside out through cover for a boundary that brings
up an invaluable fifty! That is an extremely high-quality innings
under pressure!
30.3 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, left alone to the keeper
This knock of Akmal's could not have come at a better time. From 39
for 6 he has helped Pakistan head towards respectability
30.4 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, fuller and on the stumps, a hint of
swing in to the right-handed Akmal, defended back down the pitch
30.5 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, fullish and outside the off,
steered wide of cover
30.6 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, fullish and on the pads, a hint of
inswing, tucked down to square-leg
End of over 31 (5 runs) Pakistan 128/6
IK Pathan 11-3-37-3 - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 36* (62b 5x4) Kamran Akmal 53* (63b 11x4)
First sign of spin. Anil Kumble into the attack
31.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full toss outside the off, driven
to cover
31.2 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut down to gully
31.3 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run
31.4 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, tossed up and outside the off, Razzaq
gets his foot well down the pitch and drives through cover! Shot!
31.5 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, tossed up and on the off, defended
towards the off side
31.6 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fullish and on the stumps, played
back down the pitch to the bowler
End of over 32 (4 runs) Pakistan 132/6
A Kumble 1-0-4-0 - University End
Kamran Akmal 53* (63b 11x4) Abdul Razzaq 40* (68b 6x4)
32.1 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the off, swinging in a
touch, Akmal defends back down the pitch to the bowler
32.2 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the pads, flicked to
square-leg but no chance of a single
32.3 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, no swing at all, left alone to the keeper
32.4 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, wide: no run, full and far outside the off
stump, Akmal leaves it well alone and it is called a wide
32.4 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, three runs, just short of a length and
outside the off, driven on the rise and through cover, the timing
is good and the batsmen get three
32.5 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the stumps, punched
back to the bowler
32.6 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, this one holds its line, left alone to the keeper
End of over 33 (4 runs) Pakistan 136/6
IK Pathan 12-3-41-3 (1w) - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 56* (67b 11x4) Abdul Razzaq 40* (70b 6x4)
33.1 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the off stump, defended
back down the pitch
33.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and slower, outside the off
stump, Akmal leaves it alone to the keeper
33.3 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, another one that is just short of a
length and outside the off, a bit of turn, left alone to the
keeper
33.4 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, one run, full and outside the off, driven
to cover, a slight misfield gives away a single
33.5 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the stumps, played back
to the bowler
33.6 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, tossed up a touch more and on the
pads, driven to the leg side with the full face of the bat
End of over 34 (1 run) Pakistan 137/6
A Kumble 2-0-5-0 - University End
Kamran Akmal 57* (71b 11x4) Abdul Razzaq 40* (72b 6x4)
34.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, short one banged in and Akmal has no
trouble going back and pulling superbly! This length is going to
be punished on any kind of wicket
34.2 Singh to Kamran Akmal, one run, on the pads and quite full, flicked
down to fine-leg for a single
34.3 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, angling away from Razzaq, left alone to the keeper
34.4 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, very full and far outside the off
stump, Razzaq has to reach for it but manages to jam the ball past
the slips cordon for a boundary to third-man
34.5 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and a bit
outside the off, Razzaq leaves this alone with care
34.6 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the off stump, slightly
slower this time, Razzaq defends back down the pitch
End of over 35 (9 runs) Pakistan 146/6
RP Singh 8-0-38-1 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 62* (73b 12x4) Abdul Razzaq 44* (76b 7x4)
35.1 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a length, outside the
off, a bit of pace and a bit of turn, left alone to the keeper
35.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the off, Akmal holds
bat close to pad and defends carefully
35.3 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, once again very full and on the
stumps, Akmal waits late and drives to cover
35.4 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, Akmal lunges towards the ball and pushes to cover
35.5 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, leg stump full-toss, Akmal has been
waiting for the loose ball, now that he's got it he flicks
beautifully through square-leg to bring up the 150!
35.6 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, one run, eased through cover to the sweeper
on the off-side fence for a single
End of over 36 (5 runs) Pakistan 151/6
A Kumble 3-0-10-0 - University End
Kamran Akmal 67* (79b 13x4) Abdul Razzaq 44* (76b 7x4)
36.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, angling away from the bat, left alone to
the keeper
36.2 Singh to Kamran Akmal, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, Akmal square-drives through point off the back foot
36.3 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, left alone
36.4 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, full and outside the off, driven
well through cover for a single
36.5 Singh to Kamran Akmal, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, Akmal drives with ease through cover
36.6 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, OUT: full, pitching on leg stump, swinging
in, Razzaq shapes to play, misses, struck on the pad, loud shout
for the lbw, and up goes the finger. That did look like it was
slipping down leg though. Brave call from Simon Taufel. A touch
unlucky
Pakistan 154/7, Partnership of 115
Abdul Razzaq lbw b Singh 45 (79b 7x4 0x6)
End of over 37 (3 runs) Pakistan 154/7
RP Singh 9-0-41-2 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 69* (82b 13x4)
for Razzaq
End of a solid partnership for Pakistan that took them from a
disastrous 39 for 6 to 154 for 7
37.1 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, two runs, eased through square-leg for a
couple that keeps Akmal on strike
37.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and outside the off stump,
driven towards cover
37.3 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, flat and quite quick, defended back
down the pitch
37.4 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, one run, flat and quick, on the stumps,
sweep played, off the inside edge onto pad and then to the leg
side
37.5 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and on the stumps, driven
towards cover
37.6 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, FOUR, full and on the stumps, driven back
over the bowler's head. That is a good shot for the boundary to
end the over
End of over 38 (7 runs) Pakistan 161/7
A Kumble 4-0-17-0 - University End
Kamran Akmal 72* (86b 13x4) Shoaib Akhtar 4* (2b 1x4)
38.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, just short of a good length and
outside the off, Akmal drives that one with style through cover,
superb shot again from the ever impressive Akmal!
38.2 Singh to Kamran Akmal, one run, full and outside the off, eased
hrough point for a single
38.3 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and on the stumps, swinging in
a touch, Akhtar gets his foot down the pitch and defends to the
leg side
38.4 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone to the keeper
38.5 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and on the stumps, more late
swing in to Shoaib Akhtar, defended to the on side
38.6 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
End of over 39 (5 runs) Pakistan 166/7
RP Singh 10-0-46-2 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 77* (88b 14x4) Shoaib Akhtar 4* (6b 1x4)
39.1 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, one run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, cut well past the man at point
39.2 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, tossed up and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch to the bowler
39.3 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length, googly on
the stumps, defended back down the pitch
39.4 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, SIX, tossed to and on the leg stump,
Shoaib gets down on one knee and bangs the ball into the stands
over midwicket! Maximum!
39.5 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, one run, eased wide of mid-on for a single
that gets Akmal on strike
39.6 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, one run, cheeky lap sweep down to long leg
and Kamran Akmal is able to stroll a single and keep the strike
End of over 40 (9 runs) Pakistan 175/7
A Kumble 5-0-26-0 - University End
Kamran Akmal 79* (90b 14x4) Shoaib Akhtar 11* (10b 1x4 1x6)
40.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, one run, short of a good length and on the
off, Akmal drives on the rise carving the ball over cover for a
single to the man on the off-side fence
40.2 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off stump, left alone to the keeper
40.3 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and on the stumps, the ball
shapes in to Shoaib who defends carefully to the leg side
40.4 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, punched to the off side with a straight bat
40.5 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, two runs, fullish and outside the off
stump, Shoaib drives inside out through cover for a couple
40.6 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, pushed through wide outside the off
stump, angling away, Shoaib has a massive heave and misses, that
is silly from the batsman
End of over 41 (3 runs) Pakistan 178/7
RP Singh 11-0-49-2 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 80* (91b 14x4) Shoaib Akhtar 13* (15b 1x4 1x6)
41.1 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the stumps, driven back
down the pitch to Kumble
41.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, Missed! Akmal charges down the
pitch, Kumble sees the batsman coming and drags the ball short.
Intelligent googly that, Dhoni misses the ball. Akmal is yards
down the pitch but Dhoni fluffs a straightforward stumping!
41.3 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run
41.4 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, one run, just short of a length and outside
the off, eased down towards long off for a single
41.5 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, fuller and on the stumps, coming
in with the arm, defended down the pitch towards the leg side
41.6 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, defended wide of the fielder at silly mid-off
End of over 42 (1 run) Pakistan 179/7
A Kumble 6-0-27-0 - University End
Kamran Akmal 81* (95b 14x4) Shoaib Akhtar 13* (17b 1x4 1x6)
42.1 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length, outside
the off, played at and missed, through to the keeper
42.2 Khan to Kamran Akmal, two runs, fullish and outside the off, played
down towards gully with an angled bat where Kumble cannot stop the
ball, Akmal sprints back for a second that keeps him on strike
42.3 Khan to Kamran Akmal, two runs, full and on the leg stump, Akmal
stands tall and punches through midwicket for a couple. Ganguly
gives chase and fields
42.4 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the off stump, driven
well, confident shot that but cannot beat mid off
42.5 Khan to Kamran Akmal, one run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, Akmal opens the face of the bat and pushes wide
of cover for a single
42.6 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, good-length delivery on the off,
defended to the leg side with a straight bat
End of over 43 (5 runs) Pakistan 184/7
Z Khan 12-1-57-2 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 86* (100b 14x4) Shoaib Akhtar 13* (18b 1x4 1x6)
43.1 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, tossed up and on the off, driven to
mid off with the full face of Akmal's broad bat
43.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, googly on the pads, clipped to the
leg side
43.3 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, flat and quick, Kumble pushes that
one through, defended back down the pitch
43.4 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, fullish and on the stumps once
more, eased back down the pitch
43.5 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, one run, tossed up a touch more, Akmal has
the time to clip the ball through the on side and pick up a single
leaving Akhtar with one ball to face in this over
43.6 Kumble to Shoaib Akhtar, one run, full and on the stumps, Shoaib
punches in uncomplicated fashing back towards long-on for a single
End of over 44 (2 runs) Pakistan 186/7
A Kumble 7-0-29-0 - University End
Shoaib Akhtar 14* (19b 1x4 1x6) Kamran Akmal 87* (105b 14x4)
44.1 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
44.2 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and on the off stump, driven to
the fielder at cover
44.3 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and on the pads, punched to
midwicket
44.4 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a length and on the off, no
movement in the air, driven to cover
44.5 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a length and on the off
stump, Zaheer comes round the stumps, Shoaib is watchful in
defense to the off side
44.6 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length again and on
the off, slanting in and straightening on pitching, Shoaib is
squared up a touch, defended towards point
End of over 45 (maiden) Pakistan 186/7
Z Khan 13-2-57-2 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 87* (105b 14x4) Shoaib Akhtar 14* (25b 1x4 1x6)
45.1 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, fullish and outside the off,
chopped down awkwardly to the keeper
45.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, tosssed up and outside the off
stump, driven nicely inside out towards cover
45.3 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, two runs, short of a good length and
outside the off, Akmal opens the face of the bat and steers the
ball past slip, just using the pace of the ball there
45.4 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, fuller and on the pads, sweep
played down to short fine-leg, no chance of a run there
45.5 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, faster one fired in on the leg
stump, defended back down the pitch
45.6 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, flat and on the stumps, pad and
bat, the ball rolls back down the p[itch
End of over 46 (2 runs) Pakistan 188/7
A Kumble 8-0-31-0 - University End
Shoaib Akhtar 14* (25b 1x4 1x6) Kamran Akmal 89* (111b 14x4)
46.1 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, FOUR, full and straight, Shoaib stands tall
and slams that back past the bowler. That is as beautifully struck
as it is powerfully hit!
46.2 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, Shoaib ducks under it
46.3 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, FOUR, short of a length and down the leg
side, Shoaib deflects the ball well to the fine-leg fence
46.4 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, fullish and outside the off stump,
Shoaib has a massive heave at that and misses, through to the
keeper
46.5 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short ball banged in, Shoaib ducks
under it with ease .Better watch the bouncers to Shoaib as he'll
soon be dishing them out!
46.6 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and on the stumps, Zaheer
follows the bouncer up with the yorker from round the stumps, well
dug out
End of over 47 (8 runs) Pakistan 196/7
Z Khan 14-2-65-2 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 89* (111b 14x4) Shoaib Akhtar 22* (31b 3x4 1x6)
47.1 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, quick one on the stumps, Akmal gets
his foot down the pitch in a hurry and defends
47.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a length and on the
stumps, Akmal opens the face of the bat and glides the ball
towards third man
47.3 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, again quite full and on the stumps,
played back down the pitch
47.4 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
defended towards mid off
47.5 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, straight ball, cut down to Yuvraj
at point
47.6 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
back down the pitch to the bowler
End of over 48 (maiden) Pakistan 196/7
A Kumble 9-1-31-0 - University End
Shoaib Akhtar 22* (31b 3x4 1x6) Kamran Akmal 89* (117b 14x4)
48.1 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run
48.2 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, one run
48.3 Khan to Kamran Akmal, one run
48.4 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
blasted away through cover in a crude yet massively effective
shot! 200 on the board for Pakistan! What a recovery this is from
39 for 6
48.5 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, another
massive hit attempted, off the toe of the bat over the slips
cordon for a boundary to third man
48.6 Khan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, bouncer dug in but it is slipping
down the leg side and Shoaib is able to duck
End of over 49 (10 runs) Pakistan 206/7
Z Khan 15-2-75-2 - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 90* (118b 14x4) Shoaib Akhtar 31* (36b 5x4 1x6)
49.1 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the off, driven back
down the pitch, Kumble dives and fields
49.2 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, tossed up and outside the off, just
a touch shorter, steered to short third-man
49.3 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, very full and on the leg stump,
driven to mid-on, no chance of a run
49.4 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, flat and on the stumps, front foot
comes down the pitch and Akmal defends watchfully
49.5 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the off, driven towards
mid off for a quick single. The batsmen then decide against it and
wisely so.
49.6 Kumble to Kamran Akmal, one run, eased through cover for a single
that ensures that Kamran Akmal keeps the strike
End of over 50 (1 run) Pakistan 207/7
A Kumble 10-1-32-0 - University End
Kamran Akmal 91* (124b 14x4) Shoaib Akhtar 31* (36b 5x4 1x6)
Irfan Pathan back into the attack
50.1 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, good-length ball on the off stump,
driven inside out to cover
50.2 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, short one banged in. There has not
been a single one of these that Akmal has spared, pulled
magnificently off the front foot in front of square!
50.3 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and outside the off, that just
threatens to shape away, Akmal shapes to play and misses, that is
a good comeback from Pathan
50.4 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and outside the off, late
swing in, Akmal unveils the booming drive but sees the late swing
and checks his drive, the ball goes to mid off
50.5 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, eased wide of cover for a single
50.6 Pathan to Shoaib Akhtar, wide: no run, short ball banged in, high
and far down the leg side, wide called
50.6 Pathan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, defended back down the pitch
End of over 51 (6 runs) Pakistan 213/7
IK Pathan 13-3-47-3 (2w) - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 96* (129b 15x4) Shoaib Akhtar 31* (37b 5x4 1x6)
Could this be the last over before tea? RP Singh is on. Akmal is on
96
51.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, short and a bit of width, Akmal sees
it early and creams the ball through cover off the back foot. That
is a classy knock that has saved Pakistan's blushes! Well played
Kamran, take a bow!
51.2 Singh to Kamran Akmal, one run, short one dug in, pulled through
backward square-leg
51.3 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left well alone to the keeper
51.4 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, good-length ball outside the off
stump, left alone to the keeper
51.5 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and on the leg stump, a hint
of swing in to the batsman, defended towards mid-on
51.6 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and on the off, pushed to mid
off and that is tea!
End of over 52 (5 runs) Pakistan 218/7
RP Singh 12-0-54-2 - University End
Kamran Akmal 101* (131b 16x4) Shoaib Akhtar 31* (41b 5x4 1x6)
A fabulous innings from Kamran Akmal has rescued Pakistan from
deep, deep trouble.
The final session of the day's play will begin in about 20 minutes
at 1500 Pakistan time/1530 India time. Do join us for all the
action then!
Till then this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off
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Match State: Tea - Day 1
Welcome back to the final session of play on the first day of the
third Test
The players are back on the field after the tea break
52.1 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, a hint of away movement, left alone to the keeper
52.2 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, slightly fuller, coming in just a
touch, Akmal waits and drives late to cover
52.3 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, one run, full and straight, driven at, off
the inside edge to the on side
52.4 Pathan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
52.5 Pathan to Shoaib Akhtar, one run, overpitched and on the pads,
Shoaib has no trouble dabbing that to long leg for a single
52.6 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, one run, full and outside the off, driven
on the rise and uppishly but safely with an angled bat
End of over 53 (3 runs) Pakistan 221/7
IK Pathan 14-3-50-3 (2w) - Pavilion End
Kamran Akmal 103* (135b 16x4) Shoaib Akhtar 32* (43b 5x4 1x6)
53.1 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a good length, on the
stumps, this one jags back in after pitching, chopped awkwardly
towards the off side
There's a brief hold up in play as someone in the crowd has thrown
a plastic bottle onto the field of play. Simon Taufel is having a
chat with the third umpire. The Indian captain also has a word and
play goes on.
53.2 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone
53.3 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run
53.4 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid
off with the full face of the bat
53.5 Singh to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, short one banged in. That's the one
thing that does not trouble Akmal. Pulled away in fine style in
front of square!
53.6 Singh to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and just
outside the off, left alone on length
End of over 54 (4 runs) Pakistan 225/7
RP Singh 13-0-58-2 - University End
Shoaib Akhtar 32* (43b 5x4 1x6) Kamran Akmal 107* (141b 17x4)
54.1 Pathan to Shoaib Akhtar, one run, short of a length and on the
pads, clipped down to the on side, Shoaib pinches the single and
gets off strike
54.2 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run
54.3 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
mid off
54.4 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, driven to cover off the back foot
54.5 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, driven
magnificently through cover. That is a shot of class, on the rise
but yet well in control and right in the gap!
54.6 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, two runs, full once more and on the pads,
driven off the inside edge wide of midwicket
End of over 55 (7 runs) Pakistan 232/7
IK Pathan 15-3-57-3 (2w) - Pavilion End
Shoaib Akhtar 33* (44b 5x4 1x6) Kamran Akmal 113* (146b 18x4)
55.1 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, left well alone
55.2 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length and on the
pads, punched to cover
55.3 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
55.4 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and just outside the off
stump, driven well to mid off
55.5 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, FOUR, just short of a good length, on the
off, back-foot cover drive from Shoaib Akhtar and another
bgoundary to the total
55.6 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, late cut down to short third-man
End of over 56 (4 runs) Pakistan 236/7
RP Singh 14-0-62-2 - University End
Kamran Akmal 113* (146b 18x4) Shoaib Akhtar 37* (50b 6x4 1x6)
56.1 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, no run, good length ball on the off, driven
to mid off with the full face of the bat
56.2 Pathan to Kamran Akmal, OUT: offcutter, the ball pitches just
outside off, grips the pitch and kisses the edge of Akmal's bat as
he is committed to the front-foot stroke, Dhoni dives and takes a
good catch!
Pakistan 236/8, Partnership of 82
Kamran Akmal c Dhoni b Pathan 113 (148b 18x4 0x6)
Shoaib Akhtar 37* (50b 6x4 1x6) IK Pathan 15.2-3-57-4 (2w)
That brings a fine innings from Kamran Akmal to an end. He has done
tremendously well and deserves all the applause he gets as he
walks off after making 113 invaluable runs
56.3 Pathan to Mohammad Asif, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, a bit of swing in, defended to the off side
56.4 Pathan to Mohammad Asif, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off stump, defended to the off side towards cover
56.5 Pathan to Mohammad Asif, no run, short one banged in just outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
56.6 Pathan to Mohammad Asif, no run, short of a good length and far
outside the off, left well alone to the keeper
End of over 57 (maiden) Pakistan 236/8
IK Pathan 16-4-57-4 (2w) - Pavilion End
Shoaib Akhtar 37* (50b 6x4 1x6) Mohammad Asif 0* (4b)
57.1 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, played and missed, through to the keeper
57.2 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, FOUR, short of a good length and on the
off, Shoaib stands tall and bludgeons that on the up back past the
bowler. That is a powerful strike for four to long off!
57.3 Singh to Shoaib Akhtar, legbye: one run
57.4 Singh to Mohammad Asif, no run, full and outside the off, a hint of
swing away, played at and missed, through to the keeper
57.5 Singh to Mohammad Asif, no run, full and outside the off stump,
squeezed down to gully
57.6 Singh to Mohammad Asif, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, Asif plays at it and misses, through to the keeper
End of over 58 (5 runs) Pakistan 241/8
RP Singh 15-0-66-2 - University End
Shoaib Akhtar 41* (53b 7x4 1x6) Mohammad Asif 0* (7b)
58.1 Pathan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, good length ball on the pads, a
bit of swing, tucked away to the on side
58.2 Pathan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run
58.3 Pathan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, full and outside the off stump,
left well alone
58.4 Pathan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run
58.5 Pathan to Shoaib Akhtar, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, swing and a miss, through to the keeper
58.6 Pathan to Shoaib Akhtar, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Shoaib creams this one over the mid-off fielder for another
boundary!
End of over 59 (4 runs) Pakistan 245/8
IK Pathan 17-4-61-4 (2w) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Asif 0* (7b) Shoaib Akhtar 45* (59b 8x4 1x6)
59.1 Singh to Mohammad Asif, no run
59.2 Singh to Mohammad Asif, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
played back down the pitch to the bowler
59.3 Singh to Mohammad Asif, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, Asif plays and misses
59.4 Singh to Mohammad Asif, OUT: short of a good length and outside the
off, Asif edges straight to VVS Laxman at second slip. There goes
the 9th wicket!
Pakistan 245/9, Partnership of 9
Mohammad Asif c Laxman b Singh 0 (11b 0x4 0x6)
Shoaib Akhtar 45* (59b 8x4 1x6) RP Singh 15.4-0-66-3
59.5 Singh to Danish Kaneria, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, defended to the leg side
59.6 Singh to Danish Kaneria, no run, full and down the leg side, flick
played and missed, through to the keeper
End of over 60 (maiden) Pakistan 245/9
RP Singh 16-1-66-3 - University End
Shoaib Akhtar 45* (59b 8x4 1x6) Danish Kaneria 0* (2b)
60.1 Pathan to Shoaib Akhtar, OUT: slower one, Shoaib is fooled and goes
for the big hit, he cannot beat yuvraj Singh at long-on and
Pakistan are all out for 245
Pakistan 245/10, Partnership of 0
Shoaib Akhtar c Yuvraj Singh b Pathan 45 (60b 8x4 1x6)
Danish Kaneria 0* (2b) IK Pathan 17.1-4-61-5 (2w)
And that's the end of the Pakistan innings
Thanks to a brilliant counterattacking 113 from Kamran Akmal
Pakistan recovered to post a decent score
At one stage India were right on top with Pakistan o for 3 and then
39 for 6 thanks to Irfan Pathan's first over hat-tric
There's now a short break for the change of innings
Don't go anywhere. Stay with us for the Indian reply
Match State: Innings Break
And the players are walking out to the middle
A bit of a surprise here, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman open the
batting
Apparently Sehwag was off the field for a period of time when India
were on the field and therefore Laxman has to come up the order
Shoaib Akhtar will take the new ball
0.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, full and on the stumps, driven to
the on side
0.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, FOUR, very full and just slipping down the
leg side, Laxman hits that beautifully back past mid-on. The
timing and placement are perfect and the ball races away for four!
0.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, short of a good length, outside
the off stump, left alone
0.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, pacy delivery outside the off,
quite full, Laxman leaves it well alone to the keeper
0.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, the ball pitches and straightens a touch, left
alone to the keeper
0.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, left alone to the keeper
End of over 1 (4 runs) India 4/0 (trail by 241 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 0* (0b) VVS Laxman 4* (6b 1x4)
Mohammad Asif will share the new ball with Shoaib
1.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, fullish and on the stumps, Dravid
comes across and drives to mid-on
1.2 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, two runs, full and on the pads, Dravid
flicks well to get off the mark with a couple
1.3 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, defended back down the pitch
1.4 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full and on the off, punched to
mid off
1.5 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length,
pitching a touch outside off and seaming in a touch, Dravid
defends and misses, hit on the pad, loud shout but was struck
outside the line and high
1.6 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run
End of over 2 (2 runs) India 6/0 (trail by 239 runs)
Mohammad Asif 1-0-2-0 - University End
VVS Laxman 4* (6b 1x4) R Dravid 2* (6b)
2.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, the ball angles into Laxman, defended back down the
pitch
2.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, one run, quick and on the pads, wristy
flick from Laxman down to long leg for a single
2.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, (noball) no run, short of a good length
and outside the off, a bit of pace, left alone
2.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, full and just outside the off, a
hint of movement away from the bat, Dravid plays and misses, that
was a cracker of a ball!
2.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, back of a length and far outside
the off, Dravid leaves that well alone to the keeper
2.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, one run, back of a length and quite
straight, worked to the leg side for a single
2.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, short one banged in, that is quick
and takes off off the pitch, Laxman sways inside the line in a
tearing hurry, Akmal does well to jump up and catch
End of over 3 (3 runs) India 9/0 (trail by 236 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 2-0-7-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 3* (10b) VVS Laxman 5* (9b 1x4)
3.1 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, no run, full and very straight, driven to
mid-on
3.2 Mohammad Asif to Dravid, OUT: fullish, on the off, coming in with
the arm and straightening off the pitch, the ball takes the
outside edge as Dravid id squared up and goes straight to Kamran
Akmal! That is a HUGE wicket for Pakistan!
India 9/1, Partnership of 9
R Dravid c Kamran Akmal b Mohammad Asif 3 (12b 0x4 0x6)
VVS Laxman 5* (9b 1x4) Mohammad Asif 1.2-0-2-1
3.3 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, one run, short of a length and on the
pads, worked through the leg side for a single
3.4 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, fullish and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch with a straight bat, good ball that
and equally well played
3.5 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, Laxman wants none of it and leaves it well alone
3.6 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, good-length delivery outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
End of over 4 (1 run) India 10/1 (trail by 235 runs)
Mohammad Asif 2-0-3-1 - University End
V Sehwag 1* (1b) VVS Laxman 5* (12b 1x4)
4.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, no run, short one dug in just on off
stump, defended back down the pitch towards the bowler
4.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, FOUR, full and outside the off, Sehwag has
a go. Strong connection and the ball flies through cover-point for
a boundary!
4.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, OUT: short one dug in just outside the
off, the ball appears to come in with the arm but pitches and
straightens, there's a bit of extra bounce as well, edged to the
keeper! Another big wicket gone!
India 14/2, Partnership of 5
V Sehwag c Kamran Akmal b Shoaib Akhtar 5 (4b 1x4 0x6)
VVS Laxman 5* (12b 1x4) Shoaib Akhtar 2.3-0-11-1 (1nb)
Pakistan are storming back into this game after the dire straits
they were in at the end of the first over of the day's play
Sachin Tendulkar is the new batsman
4.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, short one banged in, a bit of
pace as well, Tendulkar watches that very very carefully and sways
out of the way
Shoaib Akhtar is in gear now. India's batsmen need to be real
careful.
4.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, legbye: one run, bouncer banged in! the
ball spears down leg, Tendulkar tries to duck but is clocked on
the helmet! That is a ball and a half! Somehow a legbye is stolen
Pace like fire from Shoaib Akhtar!
4.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, FOUR, slower ball attempted, it goes
wrong, ends up as a full toss outside leg stump, flicked through
square-leg for an effortless boundary
End of over 5 (9 runs) India 19/2 (trail by 226 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 3-0-15-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 0* (2b) VVS Laxman 9* (13b 2x4)
5.1 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, (noball) no run, full and outside the
off, Tendulkar leaves it carefully alone
5.1 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off stump,
driven to mid off with the full face of the bat
5.2 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off stump, just
a hint of away movement, edged down to gully
5.3 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, two runs, fullish and quite straight,
driven at, thick inside edge past the short-leg fielder for a
brace
5.4 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, ful;l and on the off stump,
sachin Tendulkar comes forward in careful defense
5.5 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, FOUR, overpitched and on the stumps,
Tendulkar walks across his stumps and flicks well through
midwicket for a boundary
5.6 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, good-length ball outside the
off stump, Tendulkar watches it carefully and leaves alone to the
keeper
End of over 6 (7 runs) India 26/2 (trail by 219 runs)
Mohammad Asif 3-0-10-1 (1nb) - University End
VVS Laxman 9* (13b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 6* (9b 1x4)
6.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, FOUR, short and just outside the off, pacy
ball, Laxman goes back and edges, the ball goes between keeper and
wide first slip and races away for four to the third-man boundary!
6.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, punched to cover
6.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, pacy ball just on the off, coming
in with the arm, Laxman is very watchful in defense towards cover
6.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, (noball) no run, another short one banged
in, Shoaib steaming in, Laxman leaves the ball well alone to the
keeper
6.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, fullish and on the stumpsm, Laxman
is beautifully behind this one and defends with the full face of
that broad bat
6.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run
6.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, another short one, left alone to
end the over
End of over 7 (5 runs) India 31/2 (trail by 214 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 4-0-20-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 6* (9b 1x4) VVS Laxman 13* (20b 3x4)
7.1 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, FOUR, on the pads, clipped through the
on side for another classic Sachin Tendulkar boundary
7.2 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, (noball) no run, another good ball,
moving in from just outside off, hit on the pad, shout for the lbw
but it's a no-ball
7.2 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, fuller and outside the off
stump, Tendulkar is careful and leaves that one alone to the
keeper
7.3 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, one run, just short of a driving length
and on the off, the ball angled in and then just straightens a
touch after pitching, Tendulkar defends, off the outside half of
the bat towards cover
7.4 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, fullish and on the off, Laxman
watches the ball carefully onto the middle of his bat and defends
7.5 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off, Laxman prods forward in defends, off the edge
down towards third slip
7.6 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and on
the off, Tendulkar moves across and defends towards cover
End of over 8 (7 runs) India 38/2 (trail by 207 runs)
Mohammad Asif 4-0-17-1 (2nb) - University End
VVS Laxman 14* (22b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 11* (14b 2x4)
8.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, worked to the on side
8.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, good-length delivery just outside
the off stump, Laxman knows where his off stump is and is happy to
leave that alone
8.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, just short of a driving length and
on the stumps, punched off the back foot to mid-on
8.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, once again left alone to the keeper
8.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, short of a length and on the off
stump, Laxman stands tall and drops that down to his feet with
soft hands
8.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, quick, swinging yorker just
outside the off, beats bat and goes through to the keeper
End of over 9 (maiden) India 38/2 (trail by 207 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 5-1-20-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 11* (14b 2x4) VVS Laxman 14* (28b 3x4)
Fiery spell from Shoaib here. A temporary respite as drinks come
onto the field!
Match State: Drinks
9.1 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and outside
the off, left alone
9.2 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, fuller this time, straight,
coming in a bit with the arm, Tendulkar walks across and tries to
flick, hit on the pad
9.3 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, on the off, that's a probing
line from Asif, Tendulkar comes forward and defends. He has to
play at it because Asif is moving the ball just a touch both ways
off the pitch
9.4 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a driving length
and outside the off stump, Tendulkar gets nicely in line with the
stumps and leaves the ball alone to the keeper
9.5 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, FOUR, fullish and just a touch outside
the off, Tendulkar opens the face of the bat on this one and
caresses the ball through cover. That is a good shot for four runs
past a diving Kaneria
9.6 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a driving length
and outside the off stump, Tendulkar watches the ball carefully
and leaves it alone to end the over
End of over 10 (4 runs) India 42/2 (trail by 203 runs)
Mohammad Asif 5-0-21-1 (2nb) - University End
VVS Laxman 14* (28b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 15* (20b 3x4)
Abdul Razzaq into the attack now replacing Shoaib Akhtar
10.1 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, (noball) no run, just short of a good
length and on the off stump, defended to the off side
10.1 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, one run, just short of a good length and
slipping down leg, clipped past square-leg for a single
10.2 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a driving length
and on the off, Tendulkar moves towards off and works the ball to
the leg side
10.3 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, just short of a length and outside
the off, Tendulkar sees it early and plays a compact back-foot
punch to the long-off boundary
10.4 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and outside the off,
Tendulkar leaves that one well alone to the keeper
10.5 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length, that
keeps a bit low, awkward defensive shot played, inside edged back
into pad
10.6 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Tendulkar goes back and across and cover drives in some
style. That one runs away through cover
End of over 11 (10 runs) India 52/2 (trail by 193 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 1-0-10-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 15* (30b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 23* (25b 5x4)
11.1 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, fullish and on the off, Laxman
comes forward and punches well towards mid off, Asif half fields
in his followthrough
11.2 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, Laxman goes back and punches, off the outside edge down
towards gully
11.3 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, short of a good length and on the
middle stump, Laxman goes across and whips the ball to midwicket
11.4 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Laxman opens the face of the bat and eases the ball down to
the vacant third-man area for a boundary
11.5 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, defended back down the pitch to the bowler
11.6 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, OUT: good-length ball just outside the
off, Laxman comes tentatively forward in defense, the ball ball
jags back in appreciably after hitting the pitch, beats bat and
Laxman is bowled through the gate! Great strike for Asif!
India 56/3, Partnership of 42
VVS Laxman b Mohammad Asif 19 (36b 4x4 0x6)
End of over 12 (4 runs) India 56/3 (trail by 189 runs)
Mohammad Asif 6-0-25-2 (2nb) - University End
SR Tendulkar 23* (25b 5x4)
Yet another good wicket for Pakistan who have done exceptionally
well to come back into this game so strongly
Sourav Ganguly comes out to the middle
12.1 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length and on
the off stump, Tendulkar stands tall and clips the ball to the leg
side
12.2 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a driving length
and outside the off, driven towards cover
12.3 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
Tendulkar opens the face of the bat and pushes to cover
12.4 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, OUT: just short of a driving length,
seaming in a touch, Tendulkar looks to work the ball to the leg
side, no movement of the feet, off the pads and into the stumps.
That is a HUGE wicket as Tendulkar goes!
India 56/4, Partnership of 0
SR Tendulkar b Abdul Razzaq 23 (29b 5x4 0x6)
SC Ganguly 0* (0b) Abdul Razzaq 1.4-0-10-1 (1nb)
India are in deep trouble now at 56 for 4. Pakistan have roared
back into this match in fine style!
Yuvraj Singh is the new batsman
12.5 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, full and on the off, driven
to short cover
12.6 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just short of a good length
and outside the off stump, left alone to the keeper
End of over 13 (maiden) India 56/4 (trail by 189 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 2-1-10-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 0* (0b) Yuvraj Singh 0* (2b)
The umpires have come together to have a chat now.
The light is offered to the batsmen and they're quick to accept and
walk off.
Ganguly and Yuvraj are quick to take the offer of light with India
in trouble at 56 for 4
That brings us to the end of an exciting day's play in this, the
final India-Pakistan Test match
Irfan Pathan had put India in the driver's seat with a first-over
hat-trick
With some support India had Pakistan on the ropes at 39 for 6
The Kamran Akmal played an innings of great character, scoring 113
and pushing the score on to 245
Then a fiery spell with the new ball from Shoaib Akhtar and a
nagging line and length from Mohammad Asif got Pakistan right back
into the game
And now the light has improved enough, all of a sudden, and play is
about to resume!
The players are walking back into the field now
So Ganguly and Yuvraj have a few overs to play after all
13.1 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, (noball) one run, fullish and on the off,
Ganguly pushes the ball just wide of cover and scampers a single
13.1 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run
13.2 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, full and on the off, driven
well but straight to the man at mid off
13.3 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, one run, just short of a good length
and on the pads, flicked down to fine-leg for a single
13.4 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, one run, just short of a good length and
on the pads, worked through square-leg for a single
13.5 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
just outside the off stump, punched off the back foot to mid off
13.6 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, back of a length and on the
stumps, Yuvraj goes back to defend and is rapped on the pad
End of over 14 (4 runs) India 60/4 (trail by 185 runs)
Mohammad Asif 7-0-29-2 (3nb) - University End
SC Ganguly 2* (2b) Yuvraj Singh 1* (7b)
14.1 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, fullish and on the pads, flicked
down to fine-leg for an easy single
14.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and outside the off
stump, shaping away a touch, left alone to the keeper
14.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and on
the stumps, a bit of extra bounce, defended awkwardly to the leg
side
14.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, short of a good length and
outside the off, played at, off the edge down towards slip, half
fielded but the ball runs down towards third-man
14.5 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, (noball) no run, full and outside the
off stump, left alone to the keeper
14.5 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, on the pads and too full,
Yuvraj stands up and flicks very fine for a boundary down to fine-
leg
14.6 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just short of a good length
and outside the off, defended towards mid-on
End of over 15 (8 runs) India 68/4 (trail by 177 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 3-1-18-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 3* (3b) Yuvraj Singh 7* (13b 1x4)
And Shoaib Akhtar comes back into the attack
15.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, full and quite quick but down the
leg side, Ganguly goes across and tries to flick, misses, through
to the keeper
15.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, short one banged in, Ganguly half
expects that, ducked well under and the ball sails through to the
keeper
15.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, Ganguly stands tall and defends back down the pitch
15.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, FOUR, quick ball but it is on the pads
and too full, Ganguly moves across well and flicks down to the
fine-leg fence
15.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, two runs, fullish and on the stumps,
driven through square-leg and good running gets the batsmen a
couple
15.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, full, quick and outside the off
stump, played at and missed, through to the keeper
End of over 16 (6 runs) India 74/4 (trail by 171 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 6-1-26-1 (2nb) - University End
Yuvraj Singh 7* (13b 1x4) SC Ganguly 9* (9b 1x4)
And that will be stumps on the first day
Pakistan have roared back into this match after a very difficult
start
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Match State: Stumps - Day 1
Hello and welcome to coverage of the second day's play of the third
India-Pakistan Test at Karachi
The game is perfectly poised after an exciting first day's play
India stormed ahead with an Irfan Pathan hat-trick and reduced
Pakistan to 39 for 6
From there Kamran Akmal played the innings of the series - a
delicately crafted defiant hundred under pressure - and took
Pakistan to a fighting 245
Then Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif rocked India's top order -
dismissing the four best batsmen in the team - Dravid, Sehwag,
Tendulkar and Laxman for just 56 runs
Now Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh rejoin battle with the score
reading 74 for 4
How they negotiate the early passage of play on the second day
could well hold the key
Play will get under way shortly, and I, Anand Vasu, will be your
commentator
Fasten your seatbelts, this is no dull pitch where the batsmen
feast on the bowlers ... it's real Test cricket.
The players are just walking out to the middle now
Pakistan's fielders take their positions and Yuvraj and Ganguly
focus on the task at hand
It will be Yuvraj to take strike, while Abdul Razzaq bowls
Here we go!
16.1 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, (noball) no run, good-length delivery
on the stumps, Yuvraj defends awkwardly back down the pitch to the
bowler
16.1 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
Yuvraj drives, the ball comes off a thickish inside edge and heads
to the leg side
16.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, slightly fuller and outside
the off, angling away from the left-handed Yuvraj, left alone to
the keeper
16.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller still and on the off,
a hint of shape in, defended back down the pitch to the bowler
16.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and on the pads,
clipped to the leg side but no chance of a single
16.5 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, fullish and outside the off,
Yuvraj drives hard, the ball goes off the inside edge but there's
enough bat on this to take it past mid off for a boundary
16.6 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just short of a driving
length and outside the off, a hint of movement away after
pitching, Yuvraj shapes to play and withdraws at the last moment
End of over 17 (5 runs) India 79/4 (trail by 166 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 4-1-23-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 9* (9b 1x4) Yuvraj Singh 11* (20b 2x4)
17.1 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, one run, fullish and just on the off,
Ganguly eases the ball towards cover and picks up a single
17.2 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, fullish and on the off, Yuvraj
stands tall and plays a flowing drive on the rise but perfectly
off the middle of the bat and in control. That is a top shot. The
ball races away to the long-off boundary!
17.3 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just short of a good length
and outside the off stump, Yuvraj leaves this one well alone
17.4 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, straighter and slightly
fuller, a bit of shape in to the left-handed Yuvraj, a defensive
shot keeps the ball out
17.5 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller, quicker, outside the
off, Yuvraj plays at it and is beaten, the ball goes past the
outside edge to the keeper
17.6 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off stump, Yuvraj leaves this one well alone
End of over 18 (5 runs) India 84/4 (trail by 161 runs)
Mohammad Asif 8-0-34-2 (3nb) - University End
SC Ganguly 10* (10b 1x4) Yuvraj Singh 15* (25b 3x4)
Shoaib Akhtar into the attack
18.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, two runs, short of a good length and
drifting onto the pad, Ganguly moves across and flicks well
through the on side for a couple
18.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, quick one, fuller, swnging just a
touch, drifting down leg, Ganguly tries to flick but misses, the
ball hits pad and trickles just past leg stump to the keeper
18.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, legbye: one run, down the leg side yet
again, Ganguly plays and misses once more but this time gets
enough thigh-pad on the ball to send it to fine-leg for a leg-bye
18.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, three runs, full and quite straight,
Yuvraj stands upright and flicks uppishly just past the man at
short-leg for a few runs to the deep. Risky but effective that as
the ball is bound to go in the air
Shoaib Akhtar comes round the stumps to Ganguly now
18.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off stump, enough width on that for Ganguly to rock back and cut
superbly through cover-point for a boundary! That is a positive
stroke!
18.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, full and slipping well down the
leg side, flick played and missed, through to the keeper
End of over 19 (10 runs) India 94/4 (trail by 151 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 7-1-35-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 18* (26b 3x4) SC Ganguly 16* (15b 2x4)
19.1 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, one run, just short of a length and
outside the off, Yuvraj punches towards cover for a single wide of
the fielder
19.2 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, fullish and on the off, a touch
of shape in to the left-handed Ganguly, defended back down the
pitch to the bowler
19.3 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, full and outside the off, angling
away, left alone to the keeper
19.4 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, Ganguly leaves it well alone to the keeper
19.5 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, slower, outside the off, short of
a good length, left carefully alone to the keeper
19.6 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, FOUR, short of a good length and outside
the off, Ganguly opens the face of the bat and runs the ball down
to the third-man fence! Another boundary to Ganguly!
End of over 20 (5 runs) India 99/4 (trail by 146 runs)
Mohammad Asif 9-0-39-2 (3nb) - University End
Yuvraj Singh 19* (27b 3x4) SC Ganguly 20* (20b 3x4)
20.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, quick one just outside the
off, Yuvraj stands tall and defends, the ball goes off the inside
edge to the pad and rolls back down the pitch
20.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, quite far outside the off, Yuvraj chases as that
and misses, that was a loose shot and could so easily have
resulted in an edge to the slips cordon!
20.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, very quick, 150.6 kmh,
outside the off, spearing in from round the stumps, Yuvraj leaves
that well alone to the keeper
20.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, another very quick one, this
one is going down leg though, Yuvraj shapes to flick and misses,
the ball flies through to the keeper
20.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, bye: FOUR, bvouncer banged in! That
is extreme pace and climbs steeply on Yuvraj who somehow manages
to get out of the way, Akmal jumps up in the air but cannot reach
the ball! That is a brute of a ball!
20.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller and on the off,
driven at, off the inside edge to square-leg
End of over 21 (4 runs, maiden) India 103/4 (trail by 142 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 8-2-35-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 20* (20b 3x4) Yuvraj Singh 19* (33b 3x4)
21.1 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, sort of a length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
21.2 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, good-length ball just outside the
off stump, left alone to the keeper
21.3 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off stump, left alone to the keeper
21.4 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, legbye: one run, back of a length and on
the pads, Ganguly shapes to play to the leg side but misses, the
ball rolls off the pads towards midwicket
21.5 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a driving length
and outside the off stump, left alone to the keeper
21.6 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and outside the off
from round the stumps, left alone to the keeper
End of over 22 (1 run, maiden) India 104/4 (trail by 141 runs)
Mohammad Asif 10-1-39-2 (3nb) - University End
SC Ganguly 20* (24b 3x4) Yuvraj Singh 19* (35b 3x4)
22.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, short one banged in, decent
bouncer, slipping a touch down leg though, Ganguly ducks under it
22.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, bye: FOUR, short one banged in again,
Ganguly ducks, again this climbs so much that Akmal cannot jump
high enough to catch it! Serious pace and bounce from Shoaib!
22.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, full one this time, spearing down
the leg side, Akmal throws himself full-length to the right and
fields.
22.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, one run, fast yorker speared in on the
stumps, Ganguly watches that very, very carefully and digs it out
to the leg side. That is a quality response to a top delivery
22.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off stump, left alone to the keeper
22.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, another top yorker speared
in on the pads, well dug out to the off side. High-quality pace
and good batting.
End of over 23 (5 runs) India 109/4 (trail by 136 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 9-2-36-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 21* (28b 3x4) Yuvraj Singh 19* (37b 3x4)
23.1 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, FOUR, fullish and outside the off stump,
Ganguly waits on the ball and cover drives at the last moment,
that is a Ganguly special and races away to the fence
23.2 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, just short of a driving length
and outside the off, Ganguly leaves it well alone to the keeper
23.3 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, full and on the stumps, flick
played and missed, rapped on the pad, shout for the lbw but Asif
bowling round the stumps and the angle would have taken it well
down leg
23.4 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, fullish and outside the off
stump, Ganguly leaves the ball well alone to the keeper
23.5 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, FOUR, just short of a length and outside
the off, Ganguly opens the face of the bat and steers the ball
down to the third-man fence
23.6 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
Ganguly comes forward in defense, off the inside edge to the leg
side
End of over 24 (8 runs) India 117/4 (trail by 128 runs)
Mohammad Asif 11-1-47-2 (3nb) - University End
Yuvraj Singh 19* (37b 3x4) SC Ganguly 29* (34b 5x4)
24.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, very fast, very full, outside
the off, Yuvraj just jams the bat down on the ball and sends the
ball to the vacant third-man fence
24.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just short of a good length
and on the stumps, from over the wicket now, clipped to the leg
side
24.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, full toss outside the off
stump, Yuvraj waits on the ball nicely and punches through cover.
The timing and placement are very good and the ball races away for
four
24.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a length and on the
pads, defended tot he leg side
24.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short ball banged in, that
is very quick and well directed, Yuvraj has to get out of the way
in a tearing hurry!
24.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, quick one, short of a
length, down the leg side, left alone to the keeper
End of over 25 (8 runs) India 125/4 (trail by 120 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 10-2-44-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 29* (34b 5x4) Yuvraj Singh 27* (43b 5x4)
Abdul Razzaq back in the attack
25.1 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, FOUR, short of a good length and outside
the off, Ganguly goes back and across and cuts well through
backward point for a boundary
25.2 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, Ganguly looks to play but leaves it alone to the
keeper
25.3 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
clipped to the on side
25.4 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, full and on the off stump, driven
to cover
25.5 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, played and missed, hit on the pad, well outside the line of
off though, not out
25.6 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, good-length deklivery just outside
the off, Ganguly comes across and defends
End of over 26 (4 runs) India 129/4 (trail by 116 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 5-1-27-1 (3nb) - University End
Yuvraj Singh 27* (43b 5x4) SC Ganguly 33* (40b 6x4)
26.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, (noball) legbye: one run
26.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, short one banged in, Ganguly
almost expects it and ducks well under the ball
26.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, short of a good length and down
the leg side, flick played and missed, through to the keeper
26.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, full and outside the off stump,
driven firmly to the fielder at point
26.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, (noball) no run, short of a good length
and on the pads, clipped to the on side
26.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, short of a driving length,
slipping down leg, pacy, flick played and missed, through to the
keeper
26.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, overpitched and going far down
the leg side, Ganguly plays and misses, Akmal keeps tidily
26.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, short one banged in from round
the wickets, Ganguly ducks under it
End of over 27 (3 runs) India 132/4 (trail by 113 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 11-2-47-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 27* (44b 5x4) SC Ganguly 33* (47b 6x4)
27.1 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and on
the stumps, punched back down the pitch to the bowler
27.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run
27.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run
27.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just short of a good length
and outside the off, driven uppishly towards gully
27.5 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and on
the stumps, defended back downt he pitch
27.6 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, too straight, and a touch full,
Yuvraj puts it away effortlessly through midwicket and can enjoy a
break for drinks
End of over 28 (4 runs) India 136/4 (trail by 109 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 6-1-31-1 (3nb) - University End
SC Ganguly 33* (47b 6x4) Yuvraj Singh 31* (50b 6x4)
Match State: Drinks
Asif into the attack
28.1 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
28.2 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run
28.3 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, one run, back of a length and on the
pads, deftly flicked down to deep backward square-leg for a single
28.4 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just short of a good length,
on the middle, straightening, Yuvraj plays at it, a tiny inside
eedge saves Yuvraj who would have been plumb in front otherwise
28.5 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone
28.6 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, quick one outside the off,
pitches and straightens, played at and missed, through to the
keeper. Testing over from Asif
End of over 29 (1 run) India 137/4 (trail by 108 runs)
Mohammad Asif 12-1-48-2 (3nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 34* (50b 6x4) Yuvraj Singh 31* (53b 6x4)
29.1 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
29.2 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
29.3 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, OUT: short ball banged in, just a bit of
extra bounce, Ganguly goes for the pull, the ball goes straight up
in the air and down Mohammad Asif's throat at deep backward
square-leg! Important wicket for Razzaq!
India 137/5, Partnership of 81
SC Ganguly c Mohammad Asif b Abdul Razzaq 34 (53b 6x4 0x6)
Yuvraj Singh 31* (53b 6x4) Abdul Razzaq 6.3-1-31-2 (3nb)
Sourav Ganguly weathered the storm, saw off the fiery Shoaib Akhtar
and then fell to the lesser pace of Razzaq
29.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
29.5 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off stump, defended to the on side
29.6 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller and pushed through
just outside the off, Yuvraj feels for it and misses. End of a
crucial wicket-taking over from Razzaq
End of over 30 (maiden) India 137/5 (trail by 108 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 7-2-31-2 (3nb) - University End
MS Dhoni 0* (0b) Yuvraj Singh 31* (56b 6x4)
30.1 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, a hint of away movement after pitching, defended to point
30.2 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, full and quite straight, Dhoni
watches the ball carefully and drives to mid off
30.3 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, the ball skids off the pitch a touch and beats the
flashing blade of Dhoni
30.4 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, another one short of a length and
outside the off, Dhoni goes for the big drive but is beaten again,
lucky not to edge that to the keeper!
30.5 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, just short of a good length and a
teasing line outside the off, the ball appears to come in with the
arm but seams away after pitching, played at and missed, through
to the keeper
30.6 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, FOUR, short of a good length and outside
the off, back-foot punch past point for the boundary to get Dhoni
off the mark
End of over 31 (4 runs) India 141/5 (trail by 104 runs)
Mohammad Asif 13-1-52-2 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 31* (56b 6x4) MS Dhoni 4* (6b 1x4)
31.1 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short of a good length and
outside the off, Yuvraj stands tall and drives imperiously through
point. That is a glorious shot!
31.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, Yuvraj leaves this one well alone
31.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
31.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, (noball) no run, pushed through
fuller and outside the off, slanting away, left alone
31.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run
31.5 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just short of a good length,
on the off, seaming away after pitching, Yuvraj is squared up and
beaten all ends up as he goes back to defend
31.6 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, three runs, on the pads this time,
worked away through midwicket for more invaluable runs
End of over 32 (8 runs) India 149/5 (trail by 96 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 8-2-39-2 (4nb) - University End
Yuvraj Singh 38* (63b 7x4) MS Dhoni 4* (6b 1x4)
32.1 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run
32.2 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run
32.3 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just short of a driving
length and outside the off, Yuvraj feels for it and misses as the
ball pitches and seams away
32.4 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, one run, fuller and a touch too
straight, pushed wide of cover for a single that brings up the 150
32.5 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, full and on the stumps, punched
back down the pitch to the bowler with the full face of the bat
32.6 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, no run, full and just outside the off
stump, swinging away late, big booming drive, beaten, the ball
slips just past the edge to the keeper
End of over 33 (1 run) India 150/5 (trail by 95 runs)
Mohammad Asif 14-1-53-2 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 39* (67b 7x4) MS Dhoni 4* (8b 1x4)
33.1 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short of a good length and
outside the off, Yuvraj stands tall and punches back down the
ground with power for a boundary. That is not well timed but still
goes all the way
33.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller and outside the off,
angled down to gully
33.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, full and outside the off
stump, driven to mid-off with the full face of the bat
33.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run, just short of a length and
on the pads, defended just wide of mid-on for a single
33.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, good-length ball on the off, driven
off the the back foot to cover
33.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off
stump, driven well through cover this time
End of over 34 (9 runs) India 159/5 (trail by 86 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 9-2-48-2 (4nb) - University End
Yuvraj Singh 44* (71b 8x4) MS Dhoni 8* (10b 2x4)
34.1 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just short of a length and
outside the off stump, a bit of movement away off the pitch, again
Yuvraj plays and misses
34.2 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, one run, full and on the stumps,
Yuvraj flicks wristily to midwicket where the ball is well fielded
34.3 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, FOUR, short of a goof length and outside
the off, punched back down past mid off for a boundary
34.4 Mohammad Asif to Dhoni, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, eased past cover for a single
34.5 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, OUT: fullish, skidding off the
pitch, Yuvraj comes half forward to defend, the ball thuds into
pad and then hits bat, three's a loud shout for lbw. Upheld! That
pitched in line with leg and was heading for middle. Big blow for
the Indians!
India 165/6, Partnership of 28
Yuvraj Singh lbw b Mohammad Asif 45 (74b 8x4 0x6)
MS Dhoni 13* (12b 3x4) Mohammad Asif 14.5-1-59-3 (3nb)
Mohammad Asif has bowled a superb spell without luck. Finally
reward for him.
34.6 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven at, off the outside edge to gully
End of over 35 (6 runs) India 165/6 (trail by 80 runs)
Mohammad Asif 15-1-59-3 (3nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 13* (12b 3x4) IK Pathan 0* (1b)
35.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, OUT: just short of a length, on the off, a
hint of movement away, Dhoni goes for the booming drive and can
only manage an outside edge to the keeper! Razzaq does it again
for Pakistan!
India 165/7, Partnership of 0
MS Dhoni c Kamran Akmal b Abdul Razzaq 13 (13b 3x4 0x6)
IK Pathan 0* (1b) Abdul Razzaq 9.1-2-48-3 (4nb)
India in deep strife now, staring down the barrel at 165 for 7!
Pakistan have roared back into this Test match of twists and turns
35.2 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, Kumble goes back and defends back down the pitch
35.3 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, no run, fullish and drifting down the leg
side, flick played and missed, off the pad to the leg side
35.4 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, no run, full and on the stumps, driven to
mid-on
35.5 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, one run, down the leg side, short of a
length, Kumble fends the ball to the leg side, Akmal dives but
cannot quite hold onto that tough chance
35.6 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, Pathan plays a big drive, the ball flies off the edge to
Younis Khan at slip who grasses the chance! That should have been
taken
End of over 36 (2 runs) India 167/7 (trail by 78 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 10-2-50-3 (4nb) - University End
IK Pathan 1* (2b) A Kumble 1* (4b)
36.1 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, one run
36.2 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run, full and on the off, just a hint
of away swing, punched hard towards the off side
36.3 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
36.4 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, a hint of away swing, defended down towards point
36.5 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run, full again and quite straight,
driven back towards mid off
36.6 Mohammad Asif to Kumble, no run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, left alone to the keeper
End of over 37 (1 run) India 168/7 (trail by 77 runs)
Mohammad Asif 16-1-60-3 (3nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 2* (3b) A Kumble 1* (9b)
37.1 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
37.2 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, short of a good length and well
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
37.3 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, short of a driving length and
outside the off stump, Pathan leaves that alone to the keeper
37.4 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, again left alone
37.5 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run
37.6 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, edged down to the slips cordon
End of over 38 (maiden) India 168/7 (trail by 77 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 11-3-50-3 (4nb) - University End
A Kumble 1* (9b) IK Pathan 2* (9b)
This should be the last over before lunch
Shoaib Akhtar has come back into the attack
38.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Kumble, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, Kumble watches the ball carefully and leaves it
alone to the keeper
38.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Kumble, no run, fullish and outside the off,
swinging away a touch, played at and missed
38.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Kumble, no run, good length, outside the off,
moving away, Kumble prods at it and misses, through to the keeper
38.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Kumble, one run, full and very straight, angling
in onto the stumps, pushed to cover
38.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, full and on the stumps, a hint of
movement in, defended to the leg side
Should be the last ball before lunch
38.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, short of a good length, on the
stumps, Pathan leaves it alone and that is lunch on the second
day!
End of over 39 (1 run) India 169/7 (trail by 76 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 12-2-48-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 2* (13b) IK Pathan 2* (11b)
Pakistan have bowled their hearts out and taken control of this
game. India are reeling at 169 for 7
Join us again in about 40 minutes at 1230 Pakistan time/1300 India
time for all the action from the second session
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Match State: Lunch - Day 2
And play is about to get under way again
39.1 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, (noball) no run, full and on the off stump,
driven back to the leg side
39.1 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, no run, good-length ball just outside the
off stump, driven to short cover
39.2 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, no run
39.3 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, no run, just short of a driving length and
on the stumps, patted back down the wicket
39.4 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, no run, just short of a length and on the
stumps, eased to the leg side
39.5 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, (noball) no run, another no-ball from
Razzaq! short one that climbs a bit, defended to the leg side
39.5 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, no run
39.6 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
worked to the leg side for a single to end the over
End of over 40 (3 runs) India 172/7 (trail by 73 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 12-3-53-3 (6nb) - University End
A Kumble 3* (21b) IK Pathan 2* (11b)
40.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Kumble, no run
40.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Kumble, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven to cover
40.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Kumble, no run, full and down the leg side, flick
played and missed, off the pads to the leg side
40.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Kumble, three runs, fullish and outside the off,
Kumble plants the foot down the pitch and drives through cover
with an angled bat
40.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run
40.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, driven back down the pitch
End of over 41 (3 runs) India 175/7 (trail by 70 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 13-2-51-1 (4nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 6* (25b) IK Pathan 2* (13b)
41.1 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, no run, back foot punch to cover
41.2 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
dabbed towards midwicket for a single
41.3 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, shot of a length and on the off,
punched to mid off
41.4 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, (noball) FOUR, overpitched and on the pads,
Pathan plays a crunching drive past mid-on and it's a no-ball to
boot!
41.4 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
41.5 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, coming in with te arm from round the stumps, defended
back to the bowler
41.6 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, full and on the off, punched to mid
off
End of over 42 (6 runs) India 181/7 (trail by 64 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 13-3-59-3 (7nb) - University End
A Kumble 7* (27b) IK Pathan 6* (18b 1x4)
42.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Kumble, no run, short one dug in, Kumble cannot
get out of the way, hit hard in the ribcage
42.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Kumble, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone this time
42.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Kumble, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended back down the pitch to the bowler
42.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Kumble, OUT: short of a good length, on the
stumps, this one comes in with the arm, pitches and straightens
but most importantly does not rise, Kumble goes back and is
trapped in front of the stumps! Shoaib strikes!
India 181/8, Partnership of 16
A Kumble lbw b Shoaib Akhtar 7 (31b 0x4 0x6)
IK Pathan 6* (18b 1x4) Shoaib Akhtar 13.4-2-51-2 (4nb)
42.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Khan, no run, full and express pace just outside
the off, the ball bends back in but is wide of the stumps as
Zaheer plays and misses
42.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Khan, no run, another short one, express pace,
Zaheer plays and misses
End of over 43 (maiden) India 181/8 (trail by 64 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 14-3-51-2 (4nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 6* (18b 1x4) Z Khan 0* (2b)
43.1 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, FOUR, short and a bit of width, slashing
cut played, Mohammad Asif on the fence misses the catch and it's
four more
43.2 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, one run, on the pads and fullish, tickled
down to fine-leg for a single
Three slips and two gullies in place
43.3 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, no run, full and on the stumps from round the
stumps, defended to the off side
43.4 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven to cover
43.5 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, no run, full and outside the off, Zaheer jams
the bat down on the ball, off the outside edge down to gully
43.6 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, no run, short one banged in and Zaheer ducks
well under the ball
End of over 44 (5 runs) India 186/8 (trail by 59 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 14-3-64-3 (7nb) - University End
IK Pathan 11* (20b 2x4) Z Khan 0* (6b)
44.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, one run, full and outside the off, slower
ball, eased past cover for a single
44.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Khan, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, pushed wide of cover for a single
44.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, short ball banged in, Pathan ducks
under that carefully, the ball goes to the keeper
44.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, FOUR, good-length ball outside the off
stump, slashed over gully for a boundary that adds four more
valuable runs to the Indian total
44.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, pushed to cover
44.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, FOUR, just short of a length and outside
the off, Pathan backs away to leg giving himself a bit of room and
plays a booming drive through cover! Top shot that!
End of over 45 (10 runs) India 196/8 (trail by 49 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 15-3-61-2 (4nb) - Pavilion End
Z Khan 1* (7b) IK Pathan 20* (25b 4x4)
45.1 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven to cover
45.2 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, eased through cover
45.3 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, eased through point for a single
45.4 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, no run, short one banged in, Zaheer ducks
under it
45.5 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, no run, full and straight, deflected to the
leg side
45.6 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven
awkwardly to cover
End of over 46 (2 runs) India 198/8 (trail by 47 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 15-3-66-3 (7nb) - University End
IK Pathan 21* (26b 4x4) Z Khan 2* (12b)
46.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run
46.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, eased through point for a single
46.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Khan, one run, overpitched and on the pads, Zaheer
digs it out well towards long leg for a single
46.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, SIX, short one banged in from round the
stumps, Pathan waits on the ball and pulls, helping the ball along
nicely for a six! That is a good shot!
46.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, no run
46.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Pathan, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, single pinched to cover
End of over 47 (9 runs) India 207/8 (trail by 38 runs)
Shoaib Akhtar 16-3-70-2 (4nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 29* (31b 4x4 1x6) Z Khan 3* (13b)
47.1 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, short of a good length and on the
off stump, driven to the off side with a straight bat
47.2 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, short of a length and on te stumps,
pull played and missed, hit in the midriff
47.3 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, driven to mid off
47.4 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, one run, short of a length and on the off,
pull played to the on side
47.5 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, no run, short of a driving length and outside
the off, defended to the off side
47.6 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, defended to the off side
End of over 48 (1 run) India 208/8 (trail by 37 runs)
Abdul Razzaq 16-3-67-3 (7nb) - University End
IK Pathan 30* (35b 4x4 1x6) Z Khan 3* (15b)
48.1 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, (noball) no run, full and on the stumps,
driven to mid-on
48.1 Mohammad Asif to Pathan, (noball) one run
48.1 Mohammad Asif to Khan, no run, full and on the stumps, punched to
the fielder at cover
48.2 Mohammad Asif to Khan, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
Zaheer drives through cover, that is a good shot. The tail is
adding invaluable runs now ...
48.3 Mohammad Asif to Khan, two runs, short of a good length and outside
the off, edged past the man at gully for a couple
48.4 Mohammad Asif to Khan, no run
48.5 Mohammad Asif to Khan, no run
48.6 Mohammad Asif to Khan, no run, short one banged in and Zaheer ducks
well under the ball
End of over 49 (9 runs) India 217/8 (trail by 28 runs)
Mohammad Asif 17-1-69-3 (5nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 31* (37b 4x4 1x6) Z Khan 9* (21b 1x4)
Shahid Afridi into the attack
49.1 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, low full toss on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch to Afridi
49.2 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, outside the off, pushed through a
bit fuller, Pathan feels for it and is beaten
49.3 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, FOUR, overpitched and outside the off
stump, driven inside out through cover in fine style
49.4 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, very full and very straight,
carefully defended to cover
49.5 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, another one that is tossed up and
on the stumps, watchfully defended
49.6 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, another tossed up legbreak,
defended back down the pitch to the bowler
End of over 50 (4 runs) India 221/8 (trail by 24 runs)
Shahid Afridi 1-0-4-0 - University End
Z Khan 9* (21b 1x4) IK Pathan 35* (43b 5x4 1x6)
50.1 Mohammad Asif to Khan, two runs, full and outside the off, eased
through cover to the sweeper on the off-side boundary for a couple
50.2 Mohammad Asif to Khan, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
flashed and flashed hard past the slips cordon to the third-man
boundary
50.3 Mohammad Asif to Khan, no run, fuller and on the off, defended back
down the pitch with a straight bat
50.4 Mohammad Asif to Khan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, flashed at and missed, through to the keeper
50.5 Mohammad Asif to Khan, no run, good-length ball on the off,
defended carefully down to mid off, Zaheer playing very sensibly
here so far
50.6 Mohammad Asif to Khan, two runs, full and outside the off, carved
over cover, Shoaib Akhtar runs in from the ropes, dives and misses
the tough chance! Let off for Zaheer
End of over 51 (8 runs) India 229/8 (trail by 16 runs)
Mohammad Asif 18-1-77-3 (5nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 35* (43b 5x4 1x6) Z Khan 17* (27b 2x4)
51.1 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, FOUR, flighted ball outside the off stump,
Pathan leans forward and drives it, thick outside edge takes the
ball to boundary rope
51.2 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run
51.3 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run
51.4 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run
51.5 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, tossed up and on the stumps,
defended to the leg side
51.6 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, no run, again very full and on the stumps,
driven back to the bowler
End of over 52 (4 runs) India 233/8 (trail by 12 runs)
Shahid Afridi 2-0-8-0 - University End
Z Khan 17* (27b 2x4) IK Pathan 39* (49b 6x4 1x6)
52.1 Mohammad Asif to Khan, no run
52.2 Mohammad Asif to Khan, no run
52.3 Mohammad Asif to Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover
52.4 Mohammad Asif to Khan, no run, short one slipped in, Zaheer ducks
under it
52.5 Mohammad Asif to Khan, no run, slower ball, on the stumps, defended
back towards the off side
52.6 Mohammad Asif to Khan, one run, flashed through cover-point for a
single that leaves the strike with Zaheer
End of over 53 (1 run) India 234/8 (trail by 11 runs)
Mohammad Asif 19-1-78-3 (5nb) - Pavilion End
Z Khan 18* (33b 2x4) IK Pathan 39* (49b 6x4 1x6)
53.1 Shahid Afridi to Khan, one run, full toss on the stumps, spooned
past short-cover for a single to long off
53.2 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, one run, full and outside the off, stroked
down to long off
53.3 Shahid Afridi to Khan, one run, another full toss, patted down to
long off for a single
53.4 Shahid Afridi to Pathan, OUT: tossed up and outside the off, Pathan
plays a big hit trying to go for maximum, the ball goes high
rather than far and Mohammad Yousuf settles under the catch!
Pakistan break through
India 237/9, Partnership of 56
IK Pathan c Mohammad Yousuf b Shahid Afridi 40 (51b 6x4 1x6)
Z Khan 20* (35b 2x4) Shahid Afridi 2.4-0-11-1
53.5 Shahid Afridi to Khan, one run, fast straight one outside the off,
steered past gully for a run
53.6 Shahid Afridi to Singh, no run, full and on the stumps, played back
to the bowler
End of over 54 (4 runs) India 238/9 (trail by 7 runs)
Shahid Afridi 3-0-12-1 - University End
Z Khan 21* (36b 2x4) RP Singh 0* (1b)
54.1 Mohammad Asif to Khan, OUT: short one banged in, Zaheer tries to
fend the ball away but can only glove to the keeper!
India 238/10, Partnership of 1
Z Khan c Kamran Akmal b Mohammad Asif 21 (37b 2x4 0x6)
RP Singh 0* (1b) Mohammad Asif 19.1-1-78-4 (5nb)
And that's the end of the Indian innings. Pakistan have the first
innings lead by a slender 7 runs
The players will be back soon, in under 10 minutes for the Pakistan
second innings
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Match State: Innings Break
The players are back on the field now
Salman Butt and Imran Farhat to face the music
Play is about to get under way again
0.1 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, swinging away from the left-handed Butt after pitching,
left alone to the keeper
0.2 Pathan to Salman Butt, two runs, pushed towards cover, diving half
stop, two runs anyhow
0.3 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, defended carefully to the off side
0.4 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, driven to straight mid off
0.5 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run
0.6 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, full and outside the off, shaping
away, left alone to the keeper
End of over 1 (2 runs) Pakistan 2/0 (lead by 9 runs)
IK Pathan 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
Imran Farhat 0* (0b) Salman Butt 2* (6b)
1.1 Khan to Imran Farhat, FOUR, full and on the stumps, Farhat stands
tall and drives well through mid-on for a boundary
1.2 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, full and quite straight, driven back
past the bowler to the leg side
1.3 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, good-length delivery on the off
stump, defended towards the off side
1.4 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, pushed to cover off the back foot
1.5 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a driving length and just
outside the off, te ball pitches and holds its line, driven at and
missed, through to the keeper
1.6 Khan to Imran Farhat, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off
stump, Farhat squeezes that past the slips cordon for a boundary
to the vacant third-man region
End of over 2 (8 runs) Pakistan 10/0 (lead by 17 runs)
Z Khan 1-0-8-0 - University End
Salman Butt 2* (6b) Imran Farhat 8* (6b 2x4)
2.1 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run
2.2 Pathan to Salman Butt, two runs, full and on the stumps, Butt turns
his wrists nicely and flicks wide of midwicket for a couple,
Tendulkar gives chase and fields
2.3 Pathan to Salman Butt, two runs, short of a length and outside the
off, driven at, off the inside edge down to fine-leg, Zaheer runs
around ont he ropes, dives and fields well
2.4 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run
2.5 Pathan to Salman Butt, two runs, eased to long off for a couple
more
2.6 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, full and on the off, a hint of swing
away from the batsman, defended well covering the swing, the ball
rolls down to cover
End of over 3 (6 runs) Pakistan 16/0 (lead by 23 runs)
IK Pathan 2-0-8-0 - Pavilion End
Imran Farhat 8* (6b 2x4) Salman Butt 8* (12b)
3.1 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, punched back down the pitch to the bowler
3.2 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a length and slipping down
leg, worked to square-leg, no chance of a run there
3.3 Khan to Imran Farhat, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
flicked through the on side for a single
3.4 Khan to Salman Butt, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
swinging away a touch, left alone to the keeper
3.5 Khan to Salman Butt, one run, short of a length and on the apds,
clipped towards midwicket for a quick single
3.6 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, full and on the off, swinging in just
a touch, driven back down the pitch towards mid off
End of over 4 (2 runs) Pakistan 18/0 (lead by 25 runs)
Z Khan 2-0-10-0 - University End
Salman Butt 9* (14b) Imran Farhat 9* (10b 2x4)
4.1 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, punched through the off side
4.2 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run
4.3 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, just short of a length and quite
straight, defended to the leg side with a straight bat
4.4 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, full and on the off this time,
played back down the pitch to the bowler
4.5 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, short of a driving length and
outside the off stump, left alone to the keeper
4.6 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, short of a length and on the off
punched to cover
End of over 5 (maiden) Pakistan 18/0 (lead by 25 runs)
IK Pathan 3-1-8-0 - Pavilion End
Imran Farhat 9* (10b 2x4) Salman Butt 9* (20b)
5.1 Khan to Imran Farhat, FOUR, short of a length and width outside the
off, Farhat flashes that through cover-point for a superb
boundary!
5.2 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, fullish and on the off stump, driven
to cover
5.3 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, driven down to gully
5.4 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
driven to mid-on
5.5 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, driven back down the pitch to mid off
5.6 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, good-length ball outside the off
stump, driven to cover
End of over 6 (4 runs) Pakistan 22/0 (lead by 29 runs)
Z Khan 3-0-14-0 - University End
Salman Butt 9* (20b) Imran Farhat 13* (16b 3x4)
RP Singh into the attack
6.1 Singh to Salman Butt, FOUR, full and outside the off, flowing drive
from Butt reminicent of Saeed Anwar, the ball races to the fence
6.2 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover
6.3 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
6.4 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, short of a length once more and far
outside the off stump, easily left alone to the keeper
6.5 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, full and outside the off, Butt
flashes at it, through to the keeper, appeal for the catch behind
but that has missed bat and bat hit the ground causing the sound
6.6 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
worked to the leg side
End of over 7 (4 runs) Pakistan 26/0 (lead by 33 runs)
RP Singh 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
Imran Farhat 13* (16b 3x4) Salman Butt 13* (26b 1x4)
And that is tea on the second day!
There's a break of 20 minutes. We'll be back with all the action
from the final session at 1500 Pakistan time/1530 India time
Till then this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off. See
you soon!
Match State: Tea - Day 2
The players are back on the field
And here it goes with the final session
7.1 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, fullish and on the off, driven back
down the pitch to the bowler
7.2 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
coming in with the arm, Farhat gets behind the line of the ball
well and punches with the full face of the bat
7.3 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, fullish and on the off stump, the
ball slants in to the left-handed Farhat who clips the ball to the
leg side
7.4 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, punched back to the bowler
7.5 Khan to Imran Farhat, FOUR, short of a good length and outside the
off, cracked away through cover-point in fine style!
7.6 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, left alone to end the over
End of over 8 (4 runs) Pakistan 30/0 (lead by 37 runs)
Z Khan 4-0-18-0 - University End
Salman Butt 13* (26b 1x4) Imran Farhat 17* (22b 4x4)
8.1 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run
8.2 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, full and on the off, a bit of swing
away, driven to mid off
8.3 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone to the keeper
8.4 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run
8.5 Pathan to Salman Butt, FOUR, short and a bit of width outside off,
Butt rocks back and plays a sensational back-foot punch through
cover! That is a cracking shot!
8.6 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, very full and on the off stump,
driven to mid off, no chance of a run
End of over 9 (4 runs) Pakistan 34/0 (lead by 41 runs)
IK Pathan 4-1-12-0 - Pavilion End
Imran Farhat 17* (22b 4x4) Salman Butt 17* (32b 2x4)
9.1 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run
9.2 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, good length ball that comes in with
the arm, pitches and moves away a touch, played at and beaten
9.3 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, full and far outside the off, driven
hard at, Kumble throws himself to his right at gully and stops the
ball well
9.4 Khan to Imran Farhat, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
cracking square-drive through point. Farhat playing some great
shots here!
9.5 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left well alone to the keeper
9.6 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, full and outside the off stump, left
alone to the keeper to end the over
End of over 10 (4 runs) Pakistan 38/0 (lead by 45 runs)
Z Khan 5-0-22-0 - University End
Salman Butt 17* (32b 2x4) Imran Farhat 21* (28b 5x4)
10.1 Pathan to Salman Butt, FOUR, short of a length and too much width
again, punched wide of point with panache for another boundary!
10.2 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, good-length ball on the stumps,
defended carefully to cover
10.3 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run
10.4 Pathan to Salman Butt, legbye: one run
10.5 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run
10.6 Pathan to Imran Farhat, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, eased through cover for a single
End of over 11 (6 runs) Pakistan 44/0 (lead by 51 runs)
IK Pathan 5-1-17-0 - Pavilion End
Imran Farhat 22* (30b 5x4) Salman Butt 21* (36b 3x4)
11.1 Khan to Imran Farhat, bye: two runs
11.2 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover
11.3 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, just short of a good length and quite
straight, clipped to the on side
11.4 Khan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, driven off the back foot to mid off
11.5 Khan to Imran Farhat, FOUR, short one banged in, Farhat spots the
length early, goes back and pulls well down to the deep backward
square-leg fence
11.6 Khan to Imran Farhat, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, eased through cover for a single
End of over 12 (7 runs) Pakistan 51/0 (lead by 58 runs)
Z Khan 6-0-27-0 - University End
Imran Farhat 27* (36b 6x4) Salman Butt 21* (36b 3x4)
12.1 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, full and just outside the off
stump, driven to cover off the front foot
12.2 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run
12.3 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, full and outside the off, just a
hint of swing, left alone
12.4 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a length and on the off,
punched to cover
12.5 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, left well alone outside the off
12.6 Pathan to Imran Farhat, FOUR, short one banged in, Farhat again
picks the length of the short one very early and goes back and
plays a fierce pull, getting well on top of the ball and pulling
End of over 13 (4 runs) Pakistan 55/0 (lead by 62 runs)
IK Pathan 6-1-21-0 - Pavilion End
Salman Butt 21* (36b 3x4) Imran Farhat 31* (42b 7x4)
13.1 Khan to Salman Butt, FOUR, good-length delivery outside the off,
driven on the up through cover for a boundary. That is a great
shot!
13.2 Khan to Salman Butt, no run, good-length ball on the off stump,
driven to cover, no chance of a run
13.3 Khan to Salman Butt, no run, full and outside the off, driven well
but straight to cover
13.4 Khan to Salman Butt, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven to cover, single as the ball beats the fielder
13.5 Khan to Imran Farhat, one run, short of a length and on hte pads,
Zaheer comes round the stumps, clipped down to fine-leg for a
single
13.6 Khan to Salman Butt, no run, short of a good length and on the off,
defended back down the pitch
End of over 14 (6 runs) Pakistan 61/0 (lead by 68 runs)
Z Khan 7-0-33-0 - University End
Imran Farhat 32* (43b 7x4) Salman Butt 26* (41b 4x4)
14.1 Pathan to Imran Farhat, three runs, eased through point, Yuvraj
fields in the deep and throws, backing up is no good and the
overthrow is given away
14.2 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run
14.3 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, good-length ball on the off stump,
defended towards cover
14.4 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, full and far outside the off stump,
driven to mid off
14.5 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, short of a length and on the off
stump, defended to the bowler
14.6 Pathan to Salman Butt, no run, good-length ball outside the off,
driven to cover
End of over 15 (3 runs) Pakistan 64/0 (lead by 71 runs)
IK Pathan 7-1-24-0 - Pavilion End
Imran Farhat 35* (44b 7x4) Salman Butt 26* (46b 4x4)
Anil Kumble is into the attack now
15.1 Kumble to Imran Farhat, no run
15.2 Kumble to Imran Farhat, one run, flat and on the pads, leg shot
down to fine-leg
15.3 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, fuller and outside the off, driven
to cover
15.4 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, fullish and on the stumps, defended
carefully abck down the pitch
15.5 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
defended to the leg side
15.6 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, fullish and outside the off,
strokled to mid off
End of over 16 (1 run) Pakistan 65/0 (lead by 72 runs)
A Kumble 1-0-1-0 - University End
Imran Farhat 36* (46b 7x4) Salman Butt 26* (50b 4x4)
16.1 Singh to Imran Farhat, no run
16.2 Singh to Imran Farhat, no run
16.3 Singh to Imran Farhat, no run
16.4 Singh to Imran Farhat, two runs, short of a length and on the pads,
worked through the on side for a couple
16.5 Singh to Imran Farhat, two runs, just short of a length and on the
off, pulled well through midwicket for a brace
16.6 Singh to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a length and on the stumps,
driven back past the bowler to mid-on
End of over 17 (4 runs) Pakistan 69/0 (lead by 76 runs)
RP Singh 4-0-15-0 - Pavilion End
Salman Butt 26* (50b 4x4) Imran Farhat 40* (52b 7x4)
17.1 Kumble to Salman Butt, FOUR, tossed up a fraction and just too
full, Butt heaves this over midwicket for a boundary! No-one in
the deep there and Butt takes the aerial route
17.2 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, fuller and flatter, defended back
down the pitch to the off side
17.3 Kumble to Salman Butt, (noball) one run, full and outside the off,
eased towardss cover for a single
17.3 Kumble to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, driven to the on side
17.4 Kumble to Imran Farhat, no run, full and on the stumps, driven to
the on side but straight to mid-on
17.5 Kumble to Imran Farhat, no run, full and outside the off, driven
well but straight to cover
17.6 Kumble to Imran Farhat, no run, full and outside the off, driven
towards cover
End of over 18 (6 runs) Pakistan 75/0 (lead by 82 runs)
A Kumble 2-0-7-0 (1nb) - University End
Salman Butt 31* (53b 5x4) Imran Farhat 40* (56b 7x4)
18.1 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left well alone to the keeper
18.2 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, and again short of a length and
outside the off, agaion left alone
18.3 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, full and outside the off, Butt leaves
this well alone to the keeper
18.4 Singh to Salman Butt, no run
18.5 Singh to Salman Butt, FOUR, full and too wide outside the off
stump, driven forcefully through cover-point for a boundary!
Timing and placem,ent excellent there!
18.6 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, short of a length and on the off,
defended towards cover
End of over 19 (4 runs) Pakistan 79/0 (lead by 86 runs)
RP Singh 5-0-19-0 - Pavilion End
Imran Farhat 40* (56b 7x4) Salman Butt 35* (59b 6x4)
19.1 Kumble to Imran Farhat, legbye: two runs, full and on the pads,
flick played to the on side and missed, off the pads down to fine-
leg
19.2 Kumble to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a length and on the off,
Farhat comes down the pitch and defends
19.3 Kumble to Imran Farhat, no run, full and on the stumps, flicked to
the fielder at midwicket
19.4 Kumble to Imran Farhat, FOUR, too full, too much width outside the
off, square-driven in style
19.5 Kumble to Imran Farhat, no run, flatter and on the stumps, driven
to the on side
19.6 Kumble to Imran Farhat, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
tickled down to fine-leg for a single to end the over
End of over 20 (7 runs) Pakistan 86/0 (lead by 93 runs)
A Kumble 3-0-12-0 (1nb) - University End
Imran Farhat 45* (62b 8x4) Salman Butt 35* (59b 6x4)
20.1 Singh to Imran Farhat, no run
20.2 Singh to Imran Farhat, one run, played away backward of square for
a single
20.3 Singh to Salman Butt, no run, wide delivery from Singh, moves away
a bit, Butt has a good look at it and lets it through to the
wicketkeeper
20.4 Singh to Salman Butt, FOUR, shot! pitched up delivery from RP
Singh, Salman Butt gets his front foot to the pitch of the bal,
leans into the shot, plays an elegant looking cover drive and the
ball races away to the fence
20.5 Singh to Salman Butt, one run, Singh drifts onto the pads this
time, and Salman Butt works it off his thighs to fine-leg for a
single
20.6 Singh to Imran Farhat, no run, closer to the stumps this time, and
one that came into the left hander, Farhat defends off the
frontfoot, offering the full face of the bat
End of over 21 (6 runs) Pakistan 92/0 (lead by 99 runs)
RP Singh 6-0-25-0 - Pavilion End
Salman Butt 40* (62b 7x4) Imran Farhat 46* (65b 8x4)
21.1 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, tossed up delivery from Kumble on
the middle and off, Butt plays it off the frontfoot and the ball
rolls away to the man at mid-on
21.2 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, full delivery outside off, Butt
leans into the cover drive, can't find the gap though, hits
straight to the man at cover
21.3 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, tossed up delivery, fuller in length
too, Salman Butt adjusts well and plays the ball to mid-on
21.4 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, tossed up and full again, defended
off the frontfoot, Kumble fields on his follow through
21.5 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, flatter delivery from Kumble,
slightly quicker in the air, defended off the frontfoot
21.6 Kumble to Salman Butt, FOUR, full toss and its easily put away to
the extra cover fence, the ball was asking to be hit and Salman
Butt obliged hitting the ball in the gap between mid-off and cover
End of over 22 (4 runs) Pakistan 96/0 (lead by 103 runs)
A Kumble 4-0-16-0 (1nb) - University End
Imran Farhat 46* (65b 8x4) Salman Butt 44* (68b 8x4)
Change in bowling, Sourav Ganguly given a bowl now
22.1 Ganguly to Imran Farhat, no run, starts off with a good one, lands
on the good length spot, Farhat goes onto the backfoot and tries
to drive on the offside, the ball takes the inside edge of the bat
and crashes onto his pads
22.2 Ganguly to Imran Farhat, no run, outside off and going through with
the arm, Farhat leaves it through to the keeper
22.3 Ganguly to Imran Farhat, no run, good length delivery on the pads,
Farhat goes onto the backfoot and plays it away to the onside
22.4 Ganguly to Imran Farhat, no run, outside off and going across
Farhat with the angle, Farhat leaves it through to the
wicketkeeper
22.5 Ganguly to Imran Farhat, FOUR, fifty! and what a way to get there,
nothing wrong with the ball, pitched on a good length in line with
the stumps, but Farhat makes a little room and punches it straight
back past the bowler
22.6 Ganguly to Imran Farhat, no run
End of over 23 (4 runs) Pakistan 100/0 (lead by 107 runs)
SC Ganguly 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
Salman Butt 44* (68b 8x4) Imran Farhat 50* (71b 9x4)
23.1 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, short of a good length and on the
pads, worked to the leg side
23.2 Kumble to Salman Butt, no run, googly outside the off, defended
towards cover with an angled bat
23.3 Kumble to Salman Butt, FOUR, tossed up a touch and outside the off,
heaved over midwicket, two bounces and over the ropes. That is a
good shot!
23.4 Kumble to Salman Butt, FOUR, back of a length and on the pads, Butt
goes back and flicks through square-leg for a boundary that brings
up Butt's half-century! That is well played!
23.5 Kumble to Salman Butt, one run, on the legs and quite full, tucked
down towards fine-leg for a single
23.6 Kumble to Imran Farhat, no run, fuller and on the stumps, patted
back to the bowler
End of over 24 (9 runs) Pakistan 109/0 (lead by 116 runs)
A Kumble 5-0-25-0 (1nb) - University End
Salman Butt 53* (73b 10x4) Imran Farhat 50* (72b 9x4)
24.1 Ganguly to Salman Butt, OUT: just short of a good length, on the
stump, the ball pitches and straightens, Butt comes forward to
play but is rapped on the pad. Loud shout and up goes the finger!
Ganguly has struck a vital blow for India breaking the opening
stand!
Pakistan 109/1, Partnership of 109
Salman Butt lbw b Ganguly 53 (74b 10x4 0x6)
Imran Farhat 50* (72b 9x4) SC Ganguly 1.1-0-4-1
Younis Khan is the new batsman
24.2 Ganguly to Younis Khan, (noball) one run, full and on the pads,
clipped through midwicket for a single
24.2 Ganguly to Imran Farhat, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stum,ps, played back down the pitch to the bowler
24.3 Ganguly to Imran Farhat, no run, back of a length and quite
straight, driven to the on side
24.4 Ganguly to Imran Farhat, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, defended towards the off side
24.5 Ganguly to Imran Farhat, one run, fullish and on the pads, clipped
down to fine-leg for a single
24.6 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, defended carefully back down the pitch
End of over 25 (3 runs) Pakistan 112/1 (lead by 119 runs)
SC Ganguly 2-0-7-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Imran Farhat 51* (76b 9x4) Younis Khan 1* (2b)
25.1 Pathan to Imran Farhat, one run
25.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a driving length and
on the off, swing in to the right-handed Younis Khan, defended
back down the pitch to the leg side
25.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
slanting across Younis Khan, he goes back and cuts fiercely off
the front foot! That is a cracking shot!
25.4 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, driven to the off side
25.5 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off stump, punched
back down the pitch
25.6 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off stump, driven to
midwicket
End of over 26 (5 runs) Pakistan 117/1 (lead by 124 runs)
IK Pathan 6-1-22-0 - University End
Imran Farhat 52* (77b 9x4) Younis Khan 5* (7b 1x4)
26.1 Ganguly to Imran Farhat, no run, good-length ball outside the off,
driven down to mid off
26.2 Ganguly to Imran Farhat, FOUR, just short of a length and outside
the off, Farhat leans into the line of the ball and plays a
cracking square-drive through cover-point! That is a great shot!
26.3 Ganguly to Imran Farhat, no run, dpown the u.;down the leg side,
short of a length, flick played and missed, off the pads down to
the keeper
26.4 Ganguly to Imran Farhat, no run, good-length delivery on te stumps,
defended down the pitch back to the bowler
26.5 Ganguly to Imran Farhat, no run, fullish an don the off, driven
towards point with an angled bat
26.6 Ganguly to Imran Farhat, one run, down the leg side, short of a
length, flicked to fine-leg for a single
End of over 27 (5 runs) Pakistan 122/1 (lead by 129 runs)
SC Ganguly 3-0-12-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Imran Farhat 57* (83b 10x4) Younis Khan 5* (7b 1x4)
27.1 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
27.2 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover
27.3 Pathan to Imran Farhat, no run, driven to mid off
27.4 Pathan to Imran Farhat, OUT: short of a length and outside the off,
swinging away a touch, Farhat goes for the pull, not in control,
off the top edge, the ball spirals up and mid-on settles under a
good catch!
Pakistan 122/2, Partnership of 13
Imran Farhat c Tendulkar b Pathan 57 (87b 10x4 0x6)
Younis Khan 5* (7b 1x4) IK Pathan 6.4-1-22-1
27.5 Pathan to Younis Khan, two runs, fullish and on the pads, tucked
through midwicket for a couple
27.6 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, fullish and outside the off, going
away with the arm, left alone to the keeper
End of over 28 (2 runs) Pakistan 124/2 (lead by 131 runs)
IK Pathan 7-1-24-1 - University End
Mohammad Yousuf 0* (0b) Younis Khan 7* (9b 1x4)
28.1 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the off stumps,
driven to cover
28.2 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, good length ball on the stumps,
driven back down the pitch with the full face of the bat
28.3 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on
the stumps, defended back down the pitch, Ganguly fields
28.4 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, good length again, a decent
line on the off, defended to the off side
28.5 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, one run
28.6 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off stump, defended
back down the pitch
End of over 29 (1 run) Pakistan 125/2 (lead by 132 runs)
SC Ganguly 4-0-13-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 1* (5b) Younis Khan 7* (10b 1x4)
29.1 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, short ball banged in, Yousuf goes
for the pull, not in control, the ball balloons up and beats fine-
leg and runs away for four
29.2 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
29.3 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and far outside the off,
driven to cover
29.4 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, eased to cover
29.5 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
29.6 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fuller and on the off, a hint of
swing in, defended to the leg side
End of over 30 (4 runs) Pakistan 129/2 (lead by 136 runs)
IK Pathan 8-1-28-1 - University End
Younis Khan 7* (10b 1x4) Mohammad Yousuf 5* (11b 1x4)
30.1 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run
30.2 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the stumps, played back
down the pitch to the bowler
30.3 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off stump, defended
to the on side
30.4 Ganguly to Younis Khan, FOUR, short and a bit of width, cut away in
fine style, Younis Khan is a master of that stroke! No chance for
the fielders ...
30.5 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run
30.6 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, driven to mid-on to end yet another
Ganguly over
End of over 31 (4 runs) Pakistan 133/2 (lead by 140 runs)
SC Ganguly 5-0-17-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 5* (11b 1x4) Younis Khan 11* (16b 2x4)
31.1 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, on the pads and full, worked
through th eleg side for a single
31.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run
31.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, played down to fine-leg for a
single
31.4 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, full and on the pads, flicked
away. This time fine-leg has no chance of cutting it off!
31.5 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a good length and on
the pads, tucked down to fine-leg once more
31.6 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
End of over 32 (7 runs) Pakistan 140/2 (lead by 147 runs)
IK Pathan 9-1-35-1 - University End
Mohammad Yousuf 11* (14b 2x4) Younis Khan 12* (19b 2x4)
32.1 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, full and on the off stump, Yousuf
walks across his stumps and flicks past mid-on, that is a smooth
on drive!
32.2 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
32.3 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a length and outside
the off, driven inside out towards cover
32.4 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run
32.5 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
worked to the leg side
32.6 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid
off
End of over 33 (5 runs) Pakistan 145/2 (lead by 152 runs)
SC Ganguly 6-0-22-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 16* (17b 3x4) Younis Khan 12* (22b 2x4)
33.1 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on
the off, swinging in, clipped towards square-leg
33.2 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
33.3 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, driven to cover with an angled bat
33.4 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, driven off the back foot with a straight through
cover
33.5 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
33.6 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fullish and outside the off,
just a hint of swing, left alone to the keeper
End of over 34 (4 runs) Pakistan 149/2 (lead by 156 runs)
IK Pathan 10-1-39-1 - University End
Younis Khan 12* (22b 2x4) Mohammad Yousuf 20* (23b 4x4)
34.1 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, fullish and outside the off, that
keeps a bit low, Younis jams the bat down and the ball goes
towards gully, quick single taken
34.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, another quick single, this time
it's dangerous as Tendulkar fields at mid-on and tries to effect a
run out under-arm, Yousuf in his followthrough collides with
Tendulkar, it looks as though the boot has hit Sachin in the face,
accidentally.
John Gloster, the physio, runs onto the field to have a look at
Tendulkar and give him some attention. That's a pretty bad knock
but Tendulkar seems to be ok now and can walk off the field with
the physio
There seems to be a bit of swelling on Tendulkar's face and he's
off for treatment.
34.3 Khan to Younis Khan, (noball) no run, short of a length and outside
the off stum,p, left alone to the keeper
34.3 Khan to Younis Khan, no run
34.4 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, full and outside the off, driven at
but straight to point
34.5 Khan to Younis Khan, no run
34.6 Khan to Younis Khan, FOUR, short of a good length and outside the
off, driven well off the back foot through covers
End of over 35 (7 runs) Pakistan 156/2 (lead by 163 runs)
Z Khan 8-0-40-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 21* (24b 4x4) Younis Khan 17* (28b 3x4)
35.1 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, driven to cover
35.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and far down thew leg side,
a bit of swing too, flick played and missed, through to the keeper
35.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short and a bit of width, cut
down into the ground and to point
35.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, fullish and outside the off,
Mohammad Yousuf leans into the line of the ball and drives to the
long-off boundary! That is a classy stroke and takes Yousuf to
5000 Test runs!
35.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, driven back to the bowler, the
ball nails the stumps at the non-striker's end, single pinched
35.6 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, punched off the back foot to point
End of over 36 (5 runs) Pakistan 161/2 (lead by 168 runs)
RP Singh 7-0-30-0 - University End
Mohammad Yousuf 26* (29b 5x4) Younis Khan 17* (29b 3x4)
36.1 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, full anbd on the of, driven hard
towards mid off, Harbhajan dives and half stops the ball saving a
couple of runs
36.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short one banged in, Mohammad
Yousuf ducks well under it
36.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
36.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, tucked down to long-leg for a
couple
36.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fullish and on the off, slanting
in, Zaheer comes round the stumps, Yousuf comes forward and
defends
36.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short one banged in, Yousuf ducks
under it and that's the end of the over
End of over 37 (4 runs) Pakistan 165/2 (lead by 172 runs)
Z Khan 9-0-44-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 17* (29b 3x4) Mohammad Yousuf 30* (35b 5x4)
37.1 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, just shotr of a driving length and
outside the off, angling away from the right-handed Younis Khan,
left alone to the keeper
37.2 Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, Younis
falls across to the off nicely and flicks through midwicket for a
boundary. That is a good shot!
37.3 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, angling away, cut down to point
37.4 Singh to Younis Khan, no run
37.5 Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR, short and too wide, that is a freebie
for Younis Khan who goes back and cuts magnificently! that's the
50 partnership as well
37.6 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, played back down to mid off
End of over 38 (8 runs) Pakistan 173/2 (lead by 180 runs)
RP Singh 8-0-38-0 - University End
Mohammad Yousuf 30* (35b 5x4) Younis Khan 25* (35b 5x4)
38.1 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and outside the off, Zaheer
comes round the stumps for what should be the last over of the
day, squuezed to point
38.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, left alone outside the off stump
38.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short one banged in, no real pace
on that, easily ducked under to the keeper
38.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, another short one, this time again
it's ducked under
38.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, slower ball, very short, far
outside the off stump, quite a rubbish ball, easily left alone
38.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, another one outside the off,
Mohammad Yousuf is not troubled by that over and it is stumps on
the second day!
End of over 39 (maiden) Pakistan 173/2 (lead by 180 runs)
Z Khan 10-1-44-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 25* (35b 5x4) Mohammad Yousuf 30* (41b 5x4)
The players walk off the field and that ends the action on the
second day
Pakistan have reached a very healthy 173 for 2, an overall lead of
180
Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan will resume battle tomorrow morning
at 0500 GMT/1000 Pakistan time/1030 India time
Do join us then, and remember to check out http://www.cricinfo.com/ravi.htm
l now!
Till tomorrow, this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off
saying cheers and goodbye!
Match State: Stumps - Day 2
Hello and welcome to coverage of the third day's play of the final
Test at Karachi
I'm Anand Vasu, your commentator for the game, and it's a pleasure
calling this game for you
The players are out on the field
RP Singh has the ball, Younis Khan is on strike
As play is about to get under way we can tell you that this pitch
looks good for batting and India have their work cut out
39.1 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, fullish and on the pads to start
with, the ball threatens to swing in a touch, defended carefully
to the leg side
39.2 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off stump, left well alone to the keeper. It'll be
interesting to see if there's some swing early on
39.3 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut down towards gully where Kumble half stops the ball but
concedes the single
39.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, Mohammad Yousuf goes back and flashes the ball past
point. That is not the place to bowl to either of these batsmen!
39.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length, a bit of
extra bounce outside the off, Yousuf goes back and guides down to
point
39.6 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, pretty straight, defended back down the pitch to the
bowler
End of over 40 (5 runs) Pakistan 178/2 (lead by 185 runs)
RP Singh 9-0-43-0 - University End
Younis Khan 26* (38b 5x4) Mohammad Yousuf 34* (44b 6x4)
Pathan will bowl with RP Singh
40.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a length and on the stumps,
Younis thinks about pulling but the ball gets big on him and he
bails out of the shot
40.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and on the
pads, whipped to square-leg, straight to the fielder
40.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, this is the one that goes straight
on with the arm, angling away from Younis who leaves the ball
alone to the keeper
40.4 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the pads, clipped to the
on side
40.5 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, left alone to the keeper
40.6 Pathan to Younis Khan, FOUR, full and outside the off, too much
width and Younis barely breaks into a sweat leaning into the line
and driving inside out through cover, the placement is good and
the result a boundary!
End of over 41 (4 runs) Pakistan 182/2 (lead by 189 runs)
IK Pathan 11-1-43-1 - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 34* (44b 6x4) Younis Khan 30* (44b 6x4)
41.1 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended back down the pitch to the bowler
41.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, short of a good length, down the
leg side, swinging a bit more in that direction, Yousuf flicks
with no difficulty to the long-leg fence!
41.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a driving length and on
the off, played back down the pitch with the full face of the bat
41.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, defended awkwardly to the off side
41.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short one banged in, on the leg
stump, pulled down towards fine-leg past the man at leg slip for a
single
41.6 Singh to Younis Khan, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
clipped through the on side, no chance of a run on that occasion
but five off the over nevertheless
End of over 42 (5 runs) Pakistan 187/2 (lead by 194 runs)
RP Singh 10-0-48-0 - University End
Mohammad Yousuf 39* (49b 7x4) Younis Khan 30* (45b 6x4)
42.1 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a good length and on
the stumps, this one swing in a touch, worked to the leg side for
a single
42.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off stump, swinging
in a touch, driven well but straight to the man at mid off
42.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, just a hint of swing in to Younis, defended back down the
pitch towards mid-on
42.4 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run
42.5 Pathan to Younis Khan, bye: one run, slightly short of a good
length and outside the off, slower ball, well bowled, beats the
edge and Dhoni and runs away for a bye
42.6 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fuller and on the off, punched
towards the off side with a straight bat
End of over 43 (2 runs) Pakistan 189/2 (lead by 196 runs)
IK Pathan 12-1-44-1 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 30* (49b 6x4) Mohammad Yousuf 40* (51b 7x4)
43.1 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
Younis plays towards mid-on with soft enough hands to pinch a
quick single
43.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the pads, wristily
flicked to the fielder at short midwicket
43.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off stump, driven to cover
Mohammad Yousuf signals to the dressingroom for a change of bat
There's a brief stoppage of play as Yousuf gets a new bat
43.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on the
pads, worked to the leg side, the ball misses bat and hits pad
43.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, driven off the back foot to the man at cover
43.6 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, on the pads, just short of a
driving length, the line makes it easy for Yousuf to walk across
his stumps a touch and deftly tuck the ball down to long-leg for a
single
End of over 44 (2 runs) Pakistan 191/2 (lead by 198 runs)
RP Singh 11-0-50-0 - University End
Mohammad Yousuf 41* (56b 7x4) Younis Khan 31* (50b 6x4)
44.1 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, slower ball, it's well pitched,
on the stumps and quite full, Yousuf sees it early and plays it
late, taking a single to cover
44.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the
off, this one is curling in a touch, which helps Younis, who leans
into the drive and picks up four more through cover
44.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, Younis looks to come forward but then goes back and plays
a single towards cover
44.4 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and down the leg side, a
bit of swing as well, Yousuf thinks about flicking but decides
against it because of the fielder at leg slip
44.5 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good length and
on the pads, Yousuf canb't resist the flick this time and luckily
for him he plays it late and the ball goes to leg slip on the
bounce
44.6 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, slightly short of a good length
and on the stumps, played back down the pitch to the bowler
End of over 45 (6 runs) Pakistan 197/2 (lead by 204 runs)
IK Pathan 13-1-50-1 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 36* (52b 7x4) Mohammad Yousuf 42* (60b 7x4)
45.1 Singh to Younis Khan, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
dabbed down to the leg side with soft enough hands to take a
single to square-leg
45.2 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fullish and outside the off, this
one holds its line and is left well alone to the keeper
45.3 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fullish and on the pads, Younis
tries to flick but misses and is rapped on the pad
45.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, punched to point with an angled bat
45.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the pads, defended to
the leg side, straight to the fielder though and there's no chance
of a run
45.6 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, defended back down the pitch
End of over 46 (1 run) Pakistan 198/2 (lead by 205 runs)
RP Singh 12-0-51-0 - University End
Younis Khan 37* (53b 7x4) Mohammad Yousuf 42* (65b 7x4)
46.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, two runs, short of a driving length and
outside the off, Younis almost walks into this shot, pushing past
cover, great running and they're back for a couple
46.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover-point
46.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, full and floated in far outside the
off, that holds its line rather than coming in, easily left alone
46.4 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to the leg side
46.5 Pathan to Younis Khan, FOUR, and more runs as that is flashed to
the third-man boundary! Full and outside the off, big drive, off
the edge past the slips cordon
46.6 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, fullish and on the off, swinging in
a touch, Younis comes across well, covers the swing and defends
back down the pitch
End of over 47 (6 runs) Pakistan 204/2 (lead by 211 runs)
IK Pathan 14-1-56-1 - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 42* (65b 7x4) Younis Khan 43* (59b 8x4)
47.1 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a length, on the leg
stump, no trouble for Yousuf as he stands tall and works the ball
down to long-leg for a single
47.2 Singh to Younis Khan, FOUR
47.3 Singh to Younis Khan, one run
47.4 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
47.5 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
47.6 Singh to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
End of over 48 (6 runs) Pakistan 210/2 (lead by 217 runs)
RP Singh 13-0-57-0 - University End
Younis Khan 48* (61b 9x4) Mohammad Yousuf 43* (69b 7x4)
48.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run
48.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run
48.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run
48.4 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
48.5 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
48.6 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
End of over 49 (1 run) Pakistan 211/2 (lead by 218 runs)
IK Pathan 15-1-57-1 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 49* (64b 9x4) Mohammad Yousuf 43* (72b 7x4)
Had a bit of a blip with the scoring there. All fixed now. Just in
time for Younis Khan's half-century!
49.1 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, back of a length, on the pads, worked
to the leg side for a frantically run single that takes Younis
Khan to a half-century!
49.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
driven back down the pitch towards the bowler
49.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and outside the off stump,
Yousuf opens the face of the bat and angles the ball towards point
49.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the pads, punched back
down the wicket to the bowler
49.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, fullish and on the pads, worked
through te on side for a couple more to the total
49.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
driven to mid-on
End of over 50 (3 runs) Pakistan 214/2 (lead by 221 runs)
Z Khan 11-1-47-0 (1nb) - University End
Younis Khan 50* (65b 9x4) Mohammad Yousuf 45* (77b 7x4)
50.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, wide: no run, short one banged in, that is
pitched halfway down the track and so high over the batsman's head
that the umpire has to call it a wide!
50.1 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, slower ball, outside the off, played
at and missed, through to the keeper
50.2 Pathan to Younis Khan, no run, good-length ball outside the off
stump, driven to cover
50.3 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, steered past poitn for a single
50.4 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a length, slipping
down leg side, deflected to long-leg for another easy single
50.5 Pathan to Younis Khan, one run, and another easy single as the ball
is worked through point into the wide open spaces
50.6 Pathan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fullish and outside the off
stump, defended to the off side
End of over 51 (4 runs) Pakistan 218/2 (lead by 225 runs)
IK Pathan 16-1-61-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 52* (69b 9x4) Mohammad Yousuf 46* (79b 7x4)
And that's a short break for drinks
Match State: Drinks
Play is about to restart after the drinks break
51.1 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, fullish and on the off stump,
defended down towards cover for a quick single
51.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and ont he off this time,
defended carefully to the off side
51.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, good-length delivery outside the
off side, left well alone to the keeper
51.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, dragged down a bit short, some
bounce, defended back down the pitch towards the off side
51.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a length and
slanting away from the bat, Yousuf plays and misses, half a shout
for the catch behind. You're never really in on this pitch and
have to be careful!
51.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, Yousuf opens the face of the bat and guides the ball to
gully where Kumble fields
End of over 52 (1 run) Pakistan 219/2 (lead by 226 runs)
Z Khan 12-1-48-0 (1nb) - University End
Younis Khan 53* (70b 9x4) Mohammad Yousuf 46* (84b 7x4)
Ganguly back in the attack now with a view to breaking this
partnership that is closing in on 100
52.1 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, fullish and on the off, floated in
a touch, driven back down the pitch past the bowler to mid off
52.2 Ganguly to Younis Khan, one run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, played down towards gully for a single
52.3 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fullish and outside the off,
stroked to cover
52.4 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, full and straight, Yousuf moces
across his stumps and drives beautifully past mid-on for a
boundary that brings up 50 for Yousuf and the 100 partnership!
52.5 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, edged but falls well short of
first slip
52.6 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the off, defended
carefully with the full face of the bat
End of over 53 (5 runs) Pakistan 224/2 (lead by 231 runs)
SC Ganguly 7-0-27-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 54* (72b 9x4) Mohammad Yousuf 50* (88b 8x4)
53.1 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, another single picked off to cover
53.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, good-length ball on the off,
defended down towards mid off
53.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, driven wide enough of mid off for
yet another single. These singles are coming thick and fast and
doing Pakistan a world of good
53.4 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, short one banged in, Younis is not
fully in control as he pulls but gets the ball wide enough of mid-
on for a single
53.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
53.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, good length ball just outside the
off, a touch slower, left alone to the keeper
End of over 54 (3 runs) Pakistan 227/2 (lead by 234 runs)
Z Khan 13-1-51-0 (1nb) - University End
Younis Khan 56* (74b 9x4) Mohammad Yousuf 51* (92b 8x4)
54.1 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off stump, a hint
of wobble in the air, defended back towards mid off
54.2 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, flicked to midwicket
54.3 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off stump, Younis
gets bat close to pad and defends carefully
54.4 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, short of a driving length and
outside the off stump, a bit of width, Younis goes for the cut and
misses, through to the keeper
54.5 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run
54.6 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper, end of a tidy over from
Ganguly
End of over 55 (maiden) Pakistan 227/2 (lead by 234 runs)
SC Ganguly 8-1-27-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 51* (92b 8x4) Younis Khan 56* (80b 9x4)
55.1 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, Yousuf
punches well past the bowler, past mid off, top shot for the
boundary!
55.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, playe dowdn to gully where Kumble dives and fields
55.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
55.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a good lengt and
outside the off, Yousuf plays awkwardly and the ball goes off
inside edge onto pad
55.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fullish and outside the off stump,
eased to mid off off the front foot
55.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, clipped wide of mid-on for a
single to end the over
End of over 56 (5 runs) Pakistan 232/2 (lead by 239 runs)
Z Khan 14-1-56-0 (1nb) - University End
Mohammad Yousuf 56* (98b 9x4) Younis Khan 56* (80b 9x4)
56.1 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, back of a length and quite
straight, worked through midwicket for a brace
56.2 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, one run
56.3 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run
56.4 Ganguly to Younis Khan, (noball) no run, full and on the off,
defended towards cover, no-ball adds one to the total
56.4 Ganguly to Younis Khan, FOUR, short one banged in, Ganguly's pace
isn't quite threatening enough to be bowling bouncers, pulled away
well in front of square for a boundary!
56.5 Ganguly to Younis Khan, FOUR, a half-tracker this time! That just
begs to be hit and Younis creams the pull in front of square
through midwicket!
56.6 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, fuller this time and on the off,
defended towards mid off
End of over 57 (12 runs) Pakistan 244/2 (lead by 251 runs)
SC Ganguly 9-1-39-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 59* (100b 9x4) Younis Khan 64* (85b 11x4)
Kumble comes into the attack
57.1 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, tossed up a touch and outside
the off, eased just wide of mid off for a single
57.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, inside edged to the leg side
57.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone
57.4 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off, defended back
down the pitch
57.5 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, flatter and on the off, defended
towards cover
57.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, cut away towards point, Harbhajan fields well at
point
End of over 58 (1 run) Pakistan 245/2 (lead by 252 runs)
A Kumble 6-0-26-0 (1nb) - University End
Mohammad Yousuf 60* (101b 9x4) Younis Khan 64* (90b 11x4)
58.1 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, fullish and on the off, driven
superbly back past the bowler for a boundary! That is effortless
from Yousuf!
58.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, left alone to the keeper
58.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
58.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, (noball) one run
58.4 Khan to Younis Khan, one run
58.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a driving length and
on the off, punched towards cover
58.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, punched to mid off
End of over 59 (7 runs) Pakistan 252/2 (lead by 259 runs)
Z Khan 15-1-63-0 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 65* (91b 11x4) Mohammad Yousuf 65* (107b 10x4)
59.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off, a bit of turn,
defended towards cover
59.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, down the leg side, dabbed away to
long leg for a single
59.3 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, three runs, short of a good length and
outside the off, Yousuf drives uppishly without being to the pitch
of the ball, catch it! is the call but that's well over mid off
59.4 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, full toss down the leg side,
whipped down to long leg for a single
59.5 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, flat and on the pads, worked
wide of mid-on for a single
59.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, (noball) one run, fullish and outside the
off, played down towards point for a single, no-ball to boot
59.6 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, full and on the off, defended
towards cover with a straight bat
End of over 60 (9 runs) Pakistan 261/2 (lead by 268 runs)
A Kumble 7-0-35-0 (2nb) - University End
Mohammad Yousuf 70* (110b 10x4) Younis Khan 68* (95b 11x4)
60.1 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
60.2 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, (noball) one run, full and on the stumps,
another single stolen towards cover and another no-ball
60.2 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, fullish and on the off, driven to mid
off
60.3 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off from round the
stumps, defended back down the pitch
60.4 Khan to Younis Khan, no run, very full, angling in, spearing down
the leg side, whipped to mid-on
60.5 Khan to Younis Khan, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, played through cover-point for a single
60.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short one banged in on the stumps,
ducked under, the ball sails through to the keeper
End of over 61 (3 runs) Pakistan 264/2 (lead by 271 runs)
Z Khan 16-1-66-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 69* (99b 11x4) Mohammad Yousuf 71* (113b 10x4)
61.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, flat and on the pads, played back
down the pitch to the bowler
61.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off stump, defended
carefully to the off side
61.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, tossed up just a touch more and
outside the off, eased towards cover for a single
61.4 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the leg stump,
defended to the leg side
61.5 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
towards off
61.6 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, on the pads this time and quite
full, worked through the leg side
End of over 62 (2 runs) Pakistan 266/2 (lead by 273 runs)
A Kumble 8-0-37-0 (2nb) - University End
Mohammad Yousuf 72* (116b 10x4) Younis Khan 70* (102b 11x4)
Not too long before the players take a break for lunch. Could be an
over, two at the most.
Sehwag into the attack
62.1 Sehwag to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, tossed up and outside the off,
steered towards short third-man for a single
62.2 Sehwag to Younis Khan, one run, fullish and on the stumps, eased
down towards long-on for a single
62.3 Sehwag to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up and outside the of,
defended carefully
62.4 Sehwag to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
62.5 Sehwag to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flatter and on the pads,
defended watchfully to the leg side
62.6 Sehwag to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fuller and on the off, again
careful defense and there will be one more over before lunch
End of over 63 (2 runs) Pakistan 268/2 (lead by 275 runs)
V Sehwag 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 71* (103b 11x4) Mohammad Yousuf 73* (121b 10x4)
63.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and down the leg side, worked
towards mid-on
63.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, flatter and on the stumps, defended
carefully back down the pitch
63.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, full and on the pads, swept down to
fine-leg for a single
63.4 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a length and outside
the off, pulled well but cannot beat midwicket
63.5 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, very full and very straight,
blocked carefully
63.6 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a length and on the
pads, eased through the leg side for a single and that is lunch on
the third day!
End of over 64 (2 runs) Pakistan 270/2 (lead by 277 runs)
A Kumble 9-0-39-0 (2nb) - University End
Mohammad Yousuf 74* (124b 10x4) Younis Khan 72* (106b 11x4)
Pakistan have had a great session, losing no wickets and adding
almost 100 runs! Yousuf and Younis in control here and making life
tough for India!
We'll be back with the action from the second session in about 40
minutes at 1240 Pakistan time/1310 India time
Till then this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off. Get
yourself a bite in the break, we will too. But be sure to join us
for the action when it restarts!
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Match State: Lunch - Day 3
Welcome back to post lunch session, Ganguly to bowl
64.1 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, line and length delivery,
driven to mid-on
64.2 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, pitched up, drives it to mid-
off
64.3 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, good-length delivery outside
the off, a bit of movement after pitching, Yousuf feels for it and
misses, through to the keeper
64.4 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, three runs, fullish and outside the
off, steered past gully towards third-man for three
64.5 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, defended back towards mid-on with a straight bat
64.6 Ganguly to Younis Khan, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven through cover for a single
End of over 65 (4 runs) Pakistan 274/2 (lead by 281 runs)
SC Ganguly 10-1-43-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 73* (108b 11x4) Mohammad Yousuf 77* (128b 10x4)
65.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and down the leg side, flick
played and missed, through to the keeper
65.2 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, fullish and outside the off stump,
punched to mid-off with the full face of the bat
65.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and slipping down the leg side,
defended to the on side
65.4 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and just a touch outside the
off, Younis sweeps and is hit on the pad
65.5 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, fuller and straighter, defended back
down the pitch
65.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, maiden over from Kumble. fullish and
on the stumps, defended. Kumble appears to be hitting a good line
and length here
End of over 66 (maiden) Pakistan 274/2 (lead by 281 runs)
A Kumble 10-1-39-0 (2nb) - University End
Mohammad Yousuf 77* (128b 10x4) Younis Khan 73* (114b 11x4)
66.1 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
66.2 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, fullish and outside the off,
driven just wide of mid off for a single
66.3 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, full and outside the off, flashed
down to gully
66.4 Ganguly to Younis Khan, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, eased to point
66.5 Ganguly to Younis Khan, one run
66.6 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on te pads worked to
the leg side
End of over 67 (2 runs) Pakistan 276/2 (lead by 283 runs)
SC Ganguly 11-1-45-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Younis Khan 74* (117b 11x4) Mohammad Yousuf 78* (131b 10x4)
67.1 Kumble to Younis Khan, one run, full and on the stumps, worked to
the leg side for a single
67.2 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, tossed up and on the pads,
driven wide of mid-on for yet another single
67.3 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, full and on the off, pushed down
towards short cover, they trhink about a single but wisely decide
against it
67.4 Kumble to Younis Khan, two runs, fullish and quite quick, on the
stumps, Younis plays a delicate sweep and the ball runs away fine
towards the fielder at long-leg
67.5 Kumble to Younis Khan, no run, flat, on the stumps, googly, not
much turn, defended to the leg side
67.6 Kumble to Younis Khan, OUT: And there's the breakthrough! Kumble
lands one on the stumps and it skids on, that is dead straight and
hits pad before bat and Younis Khan is dead in the water. It took
long coming but that is a Kumble special!
Pakistan 280/3, Partnership of 158
Younis Khan lbw b Kumble 77 (122b 11x4 0x6)
End of over 68 (4 runs) Pakistan 280/3 (lead by 287 runs)
A Kumble 11-1-43-1 (2nb) - University End
Mohammad Yousuf 79* (132b 10x4)
Big breakthrough for India. Younis Khan was looking deadly
dangerous. In getting rid of him Kumble has just gotten India a
foot in the door
68.1 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
68.2 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on
the stumps, worked to the leg side
68.3 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the off, driven
towards mid off, no chance of a run. India need to keep things
tight now and apply some pressure
68.4 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, just short of a driving length
and outside the off, punched through cover
68.5 Ganguly to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a good length and on
the pads, worked to the leg side for a run
68.6 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, fullish and on the pads, Iqbal
moves across his stumps and flicks through the leg side for a
couple
End of over 69 (3 runs) Pakistan 283/3 (lead by 290 runs)
SC Ganguly 12-1-48-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 80* (137b 10x4) Faisal Iqbal 2* (1b)
69.1 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, two runs, short of a good length and
outside the off, cut down towards third man
69.2 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fullish and on the stumps,
driven to mid off
69.3 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the off stump,
punched back down the pitch towards mid-on
69.4 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, flat and on the stumps, quicker
through the air, deflected past forward short-leg
69.5 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, googly on the stumps, played
back to the bowler
69.6 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, low dull-toss on the leg stump,
flicked down to the fielder at midwicket
End of over 70 (2 runs) Pakistan 285/3 (lead by 292 runs)
A Kumble 12-1-45-1 (2nb) - University End
Faisal Iqbal 2* (1b) Mohammad Yousuf 82* (143b 10x4)
70.1 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, no run
70.2 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, no run, driven to mid off
70.3 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fullish and outside the off stump,
driven to cover
70.4 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, worked to mid-on
70.5 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Faisal Iqbal goes back and across and punches through cover
with superb timing and placement!
70.6 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and very straight, clipped to
the on side towards the man at mid-on
End of over 71 (4 runs) Pakistan 289/3 (lead by 296 runs)
SC Ganguly 13-1-52-1 (2nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 82* (143b 10x4) Faisal Iqbal 6* (7b 1x4)
71.1 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the stumps, Yousuf
comes forward in defense
71.2 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, slightly shorter, straight as
well, worked to the on side
71.3 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, fullish and outside the off,
eased through cover for a single
71.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full once more, flat, on the
stumps, defended watchfully
71.5 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, three runs, short of a good length and
outside the off, eased through point for a few good runs
71.6 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and straight, punched back
to Kumble
End of over 72 (4 runs) Pakistan 293/3 (lead by 300 runs)
A Kumble 13-1-49-1 (2nb) - University End
Faisal Iqbal 9* (9b 1x4) Mohammad Yousuf 83* (147b 10x4)
72.1 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, no run
72.2 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, no run, just short of a driving length and
on the off, punched to cover
72.3 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, (noball) FOUR, short one banged in, no-
ball is the call, Iqball hammers that through midwicket, that is
an audacious shot!
72.3 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the off, much better
line and length, defended back down the pitch
72.4 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the off, defended
watchfully
72.5 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good length ball on the off,
steered down towards point
72.6 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, no run, driven to mid-on, no single there,
end of the over
End of over 73 (5 runs) Pakistan 298/3 (lead by 305 runs)
SC Ganguly 14-1-57-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 83* (147b 10x4) Faisal Iqbal 13* (16b 2x4)
73.1 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, full and on the stumps, worked
to the leg side
73.2 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, legbreak on the stumps, defended
very carefully
73.3 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, fullish and on the off, Yousuf
takes on Kumble and heaves over mid-on, the ball just beats Zaheer
and runs away for a boundary
73.4 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run
73.5 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, good-length ball outside the
off stump, steered past the slips cordon for a single
73.6 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, one run, fullish and on the pads, dabbed to
the on side for a single
End of over 74 (6 runs) Pakistan 304/3 (lead by 311 runs)
A Kumble 14-1-55-1 (2nb) - University End
Faisal Iqbal 14* (17b 2x4) Mohammad Yousuf 88* (152b 11x4)
74.1 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone to the keeper
74.2 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven through cover
74.3 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, just short of a driving length and
quite straight, flicked to midwicket
74.4 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fullish and outside the off stump,
played down to gully
74.5 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, one run, just short of a length and straight
once more, worked through the onside for a single
74.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, fullish and on the stumps, punched
to the on side
End of over 75 (3 runs) Pakistan 307/3 (lead by 314 runs)
Z Khan 17-1-69-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Faisal Iqbal 17* (22b 2x4) Mohammad Yousuf 88* (153b 11x4)
75.1 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, one run, full and down the leg side, swept
well down to fine-leg for a single
75.2 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, tossed up and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch
75.3 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, tossed up and outside the off,
eased down towards mid off
75.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flatter and on the stumps, defended
carefully
75.5 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and outside the off, driven
towards mif off
75.6 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, very full, flat, on the stumps,
defended carefully with a straight bat
End of over 76 (2 runs) Pakistan 309/3 (lead by 316 runs)
A Kumble 15-1-57-1 (2nb) - University End
Mohammad Yousuf 89* (155b 11x4) Faisal Iqbal 18* (26b 2x4)
76.1 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, three runs, fullish and on the pads,
Yousuf flicks well through midwicket with a turn of the wrists,
that is a good shot but won't go all the way
76.2 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, one run
76.3 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, angling in, Zaheer coming round the stumps, defended to the
off side
76.4 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, FOUR, overpitched and on the off stump,
angling in, Yousuf opens the face of the bat a touch as he drives
well through cover!
76.5 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, no run, short one banged in, predictable,
ducked well under
76.6 Khan to Mohammad Yousuf, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, eased through cover
End of over 77 (9 runs) Pakistan 318/3 (lead by 325 runs)
Z Khan 18-1-78-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Mohammad Yousuf 97* (160b 12x4) Faisal Iqbal 19* (27b 2x4)
77.1 Kumble to Mohammad Yousuf, OUT: Yousuf makes the cardinal mistake
of going back to Kumble, the ball pitches on the stumps, skids
through very quick, it's a googly, the ball hits the back pad and
Simon Taufel sees enough in it to give the lbw! That is a huge
wicket for India
Pakistan 318/4, Partnership of 38
Mohammad Yousuf lbw b Kumble 97 (161b 12x4 0x6)
Faisal Iqbal 19* (27b 2x4) A Kumble 15.1-1-57-2 (2nb)
Yousuf batted beautifully for his 97. India will heave a huge sigh
of relief that he has been dismissed/.
77.2 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, three runs, Afridi off the mark right away
77.3 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and ont he off, defended
carefully towards cover
77.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and straight, punched back to
Kumble
77.5 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, (noball) one run, down the leg side and
full, swept away to the fielder at long-leg
77.5 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run, flat, fast, googly, down leg
though as the ball hits pad and the appeal goes up
77.6 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, tossed up a touch more and outside
the off, Afridi takes full toll driving with power through cover!
End of over 78 (9 runs) Pakistan 327/4 (lead by 334 runs)
A Kumble 16-1-66-2 (3nb) - University End
Faisal Iqbal 20* (30b 2x4) Shahid Afridi 7* (3b 1x4)
78.1 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, just shot of a good length and on the
off, the ball angles in to Iqbal as Zaheer comes round the stumps,
defended to the off side
78.2 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and straight, worked to the on
side with a wristy touch
78.3 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full once more and on the off, driven
hard but straight back to the bowler
78.4 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, punched to cover
78.5 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good-length ball on the off, eased to
the on side
78.6 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-
on, no chance of a run
End of over 79 (maiden) Pakistan 327/4 (lead by 334 runs)
Z Khan 19-2-78-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 7* (3b 1x4) Faisal Iqbal 20* (36b 2x4)
79.1 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run, fullish and drifting down leg,
flicked towards midwicket
79.2 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off stump, driven inside out over the infield and to the cover
fence!
79.3 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
back down the pitch
79.4 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run
79.5 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, legbreak outside the off, Afridi
plants his foot down the pitch and smashes the ball over cover,
one bounce and over the ropes for four!
79.6 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, short of a length, quick, ,flat,
outside the off, Afridi steers the ball down to the third-man
boundary
End of over 80 (12 runs) Pakistan 339/4 (lead by 346 runs)
A Kumble 17-1-78-2 (3nb) - University End
Faisal Iqbal 20* (36b 2x4) Shahid Afridi 19* (9b 4x4)
The new ball is available to India if they want it
80.1 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short ball banged in, it's slipping
down leg, left alone to the keeper
80.2 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the off stump, driven
back to the bowler
80.3 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, one run, short ball banged in, Iqbal does
well to go back and pull through square-leg
80.4 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, from round the stumps, angling in with the arm but no swing
movement, defended watchfully
80.5 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, short one that is so short it almost
bounces on Zaheer's own foot, loopy bouncer, left alone
80.6 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, fullish and on the off to end the
over, Afridi defends watchfully, yes, you read that right, Afridi
defends carefully.
End of over 81 (1 run) Pakistan 340/4 (lead by 347 runs)
Z Khan 20-2-79-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Faisal Iqbal 21* (39b 2x4) Shahid Afridi 19* (12b 4x4)
81.1 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fullish and outside the off, Iqbal
leaves the ball carefully alone
81.2 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flatter and on the stumps, defended
watchfully back down the pitch
81.3 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, swept from the stumps, straight
into Yuvraj at short leg, a bit of a knock there but Yuvraj is
back up soon
81.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, (noball) no run, fullish and on the stumps,
driven to the on side
81.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
very carefully back down the pitch
81.5 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full, flat, on the stumps, defended
81.6 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, one run, googly on the stumps, Iqbal comes
forward in defense, the ball goes off the inside edge down towards
fine-leg
End of over 82 (2 runs) Pakistan 342/4 (lead by 349 runs)
A Kumble 18-1-80-2 (4nb) - University End
Faisal Iqbal 22* (46b 2x4) Shahid Afridi 19* (12b 4x4)
82.1 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, dot
82.2 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid-
on, tidily fielded
82.3 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, slower ball, floated in on the
stumps, Iqbal picks it and works to on
82.4 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
clipped through the leg side for a single
82.5 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, slower ball outside the off, steered
to short third-man
82.6 Khan to Shahid Afridi, no run, low full toss on the stumps, driven
to cover
End of over 83 (1 run) Pakistan 343/4 (lead by 350 runs)
Z Khan 21-2-80-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Faisal Iqbal 23* (50b 2x4) Shahid Afridi 19* (14b 4x4)
83.1 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, tossed up and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch
83.2 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, just short of a length and on the
stumps, a bit of bounce, Faisal Iqbal goes back and cuts off his
stumps past slip
83.3 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the stumps, worked to
the leg side
83.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Iqbal leans back and cuts magnificently through cover. That
is a daring shot!
83.5 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run
83.6 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, Iqbal
comes forward to defend but misses, off the pad towards short-leg
End of over 84 (8 runs) Pakistan 351/4 (lead by 358 runs)
A Kumble 19-1-88-2 (4nb) - University End
Shahid Afridi 19* (14b 4x4) Faisal Iqbal 31* (56b 4x4)
84.1 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, chopped through cover-point for a single
84.2 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, just short of a driving length and
on the stumps, driven back to the bowler
84.3 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, shaping away, left alone to the keepe
84.4 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven
down towards mid off
84.5 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, just short of a good length and far
outside the off, left alone to the keeper, slightly ineffective
that slower ball
84.6 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, bouncer banged in, ducked under
easily, through to the keeper
End of over 85 (1 run) Pakistan 352/4 (lead by 359 runs)
IK Pathan 17-1-62-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 20* (15b 4x4) Faisal Iqbal 31* (61b 4x4)
85.1 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, punched through cover for a single
85.2 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the off, played down
towards gully
85.3 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run
85.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flat and on the off stump, a bit of
turn in to the batsman, defended to the leg side
85.5 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, tossed up and on the off once more,
defended carefully back down the pitch
85.6 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, one run, swept down to fine-leg for a
single
End of over 86 (2 runs) Pakistan 354/4 (lead by 361 runs)
A Kumble 20-1-90-2 (4nb) - University End
Faisal Iqbal 32* (66b 4x4) Shahid Afridi 21* (16b 4x4)
Sachin Tendulkar comes into the attack
86.1 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, one run, well flighted and outside leg
from round the stumps, a bit of turn, edged towards the off side
86.2 Tendulkar to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and on the pads, Afridi
comes forward in careful defense
86.3 Tendulkar to Shahid Afridi, no run, tossed up and outside the leg
stump, a bit of turn, watchfully defended
86.4 Tendulkar to Shahid Afridi, no run, again plenty of turn but Afridi
is respectfully defensive in an off-side push
86.5 Tendulkar to Shahid Afridi, no run
86.6 Tendulkar to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and outside the leg stump,
padded away
End of over 87 (1 run) Pakistan 355/4 (lead by 362 runs)
SR Tendulkar 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
Faisal Iqbal 33* (67b 4x4) Shahid Afridi 21* (21b 4x4)
87.1 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run
87.2 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, one run, pushed wide of cover for a single
87.3 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, two runs, fullish and on the pads, driven
through midwicket with some power
87.4 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, no run
87.5 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, one run, full and outside hte off, swept
down to fine-leg for a single
87.6 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run
End of over 88 (4 runs) Pakistan 359/4 (lead by 366 runs)
A Kumble 21-1-94-2 (4nb) - University End
Shahid Afridi 24* (24b 4x4) Faisal Iqbal 34* (70b 4x4)
88.1 Tendulkar to Shahid Afridi, no run, tossed up and outside the leg
stump, Afridi defends carefully
88.2 Tendulkar to Shahid Afridi, two runs, on the pads, driven through
midwicket for a couple
88.3 Tendulkar to Shahid Afridi, no run, tossed up, on the pads,
spinning a touch, defended down the pitch
88.4 Tendulkar to Shahid Afridi, one run, on te pads, worked through the
on side
88.5 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, one run, full toss outside the off,
eased down to long off for a single
88.6 Tendulkar to Shahid Afridi, no run
End of over 89 (4 runs) Pakistan 363/4 (lead by 370 runs)
SR Tendulkar 2-0-5-0 - Pavilion End
Faisal Iqbal 35* (71b 4x4) Shahid Afridi 27* (29b 4x4)
89.1 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run
89.2 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run
89.3 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the pads, driven to
mid-on
89.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a length and slipping down
leg, carefully played to the on side
89.5 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fullish and on the off, defended
back down the pitch
89.6 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended back down the pitch to the on side
End of over 90 (maiden) Pakistan 363/4 (lead by 370 runs)
A Kumble 22-2-94-2 (4nb) - University End
Shahid Afridi 27* (29b 4x4) Faisal Iqbal 35* (77b 4x4)
90.1 Tendulkar to Shahid Afridi, one run, tossed up a touch, on the
legs, Afridi goes for the big heave over the leg side but does not
get hold of it, short of the man at deep midwicket
90.2 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, no run
90.3 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, one run, eased through cover for a
single
90.4 Tendulkar to Shahid Afridi, no run, short of a length and on the
pads, defended, off the inside edge to the off side
90.5 Tendulkar to Shahid Afridi, no run, tossed up and far outside the
leg stump, plenty of turn, defended back down the pitch
90.6 Tendulkar to Shahid Afridi, three runs, fullish and on the stumps,
turning away a touch, squeezed through cover, won't go all the way
though
End of over 91 (5 runs) Pakistan 368/4 (lead by 375 runs)
SR Tendulkar 3-0-10-0 - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 31* (33b 4x4) Faisal Iqbal 36* (79b 4x4)
91.1 Kumble to Shahid Afridi, one run, back-foot on drive to long-on for
a single
91.2 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fullish and on the off, driven all
along the ground to mid off
91.3 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, slower and on the stumps, defended
watchfully down the pitch
91.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fullish and on the pads, defended
to the leg side
91.5 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and very, very straight,
played back to the bowler
91.6 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, one run
End of over 92 (2 runs) Pakistan 370/4 (lead by 377 runs)
A Kumble 23-2-96-2 (4nb) - University End
Faisal Iqbal 37* (84b 4x4) Shahid Afridi 32* (34b 4x4)
92.1 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and quite straight, on hte
stumps, nudged tot he leg side
92.2 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the stumps again,
defended carefulkly
92.3 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run
92.4 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and outside the off, swinging
in from outside the off, defended carefully
92.5 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven off the back foot to the fielder at cover
92.6 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good-length ball outside the off,
slanting away, left alone to the keeper
End of over 93 (maiden) Pakistan 370/4 (lead by 377 runs)
IK Pathan 18-2-62-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
Shahid Afridi 32* (34b 4x4) Faisal Iqbal 37* (90b 4x4)
That is tea on the third day
The players will take a short break, so will we
This is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing off. See you again at
1500 Pakistan time/1530 India time
Match State: Tea - Day 3
The players are coming back onto the field for the final session of
the day
93.1 Singh to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, down the leg side, gentle loosener,
flicked away for a boundary, that is a bad ball
93.2 Singh to Shahid Afridi, no run, full and on the stumps, swinging in
a touch, defended towards mid-on
93.3 Singh to Shahid Afridi, no run
93.4 Singh to Shahid Afridi, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, pushed to cover
93.5 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, no run
93.6 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven to cover
End of over 94 (5 runs) Pakistan 375/4 (lead by 382 runs)
RP Singh 14-0-62-0 - University End
Shahid Afridi 37* (38b 5x4) Faisal Iqbal 37* (92b 4x4)
94.1 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, one run, fullish and on the off, swinging
in from outside the line of the stumps, pushed to mid off for a
single
94.2 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, three runs, driven through cover for more
runs ... India struggling here
94.3 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, short one banged in and Afridi is up
to the task pulling off the front foot to the square-leg fence!
94.4 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Afridi waits on the ball and plays a delicate late cut to the
third-man fence
94.5 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, SIX, short one banged in, it's slow and
sits up, Afridi climbs over this one, pulling far back into the
stands at deep backward dquare-leg! 50 for Afridi!
94.6 Pathan to Shahid Afridi, no run, another short one, this is outside
the off, pull played and missed
End of over 95 (18 runs) Pakistan 393/4 (lead by 400 runs)
IK Pathan 19-2-80-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
Faisal Iqbal 40* (93b 4x4) Shahid Afridi 52* (43b 7x4 1x6)
95.1 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
worked to square-leg
95.2 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, no run, outside the off, fuller, slanting
away, left alone to the keeper
95.3 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, eased through cover for a single
95.4 Singh to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven inside out over mid off for a flowing boundary!
95.5 Singh to Shahid Afridi, FOUR, another short on the rise, this one
is dead straight and back over RP Singh's head for a four!
95.6 Singh to Shahid Afridi, OUT: short one dug in, Afridi goes for the
pull, he does not hit it well and only manages to fine mid-on!
That is a key wicket for India!
Pakistan 402/5, Partnership of 84
Shahid Afridi c Tendulkar b Singh 60 (46b 9x4 1x6)
End of over 96 (9 runs) Pakistan 402/5 (lead by 409 runs)
RP Singh 15-0-71-1 - University End
Faisal Iqbal 41* (96b 4x4)
Nevertheless it has been yet another entertaining and high-impact
innings from Afridi!
96.1 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, played wide of mid off for a sharp single
96.2 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and outside the off, slanting
away a touch, left alone to the keeper
96.3 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, left alone outside the off stump
96.4 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, down the leg side, the swing takes it
further in that direction, clipped away to the long leg fence
96.5 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and outside the off, angled to
gully
96.6 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run
End of over 97 (5 runs) Pakistan 407/5 (lead by 414 runs)
IK Pathan 20-2-85-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
Faisal Iqbal 42* (97b 4x4) Abdul Razzaq 4* (5b 1x4)
97.1 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the off, Iqbal defends
carefully
97.2 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short and very wide outside the off,
cut played and missed, through to the keeper
97.3 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven inside out through cover for a single
97.4 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
97.5 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, left alone once more to the keeper
97.6 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
defended back down the pitch to the bowler
End of over 98 (1 run) Pakistan 408/5 (lead by 415 runs)
RP Singh 16-0-72-1 - University End
Faisal Iqbal 43* (100b 4x4) Abdul Razzaq 4* (8b 1x4)
98.1 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and outside the off stump,
left alone to the keeper
98.2 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, punched off the back foot to covers
98.3 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, angling away, left alone to the keeper
98.4 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a length and on the
stumps, driven to the leg side
98.5 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good-length ball outside the off,
pushed to the off side
98.6 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run
End of over 99 (maiden) Pakistan 408/5 (lead by 415 runs)
IK Pathan 21-3-85-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 4* (8b 1x4) Faisal Iqbal 43* (106b 4x4)
99.1 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
99.2 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, once again Razzaq leaves it alone to the keeper
99.3 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, this one holds its line and leaves the bat, through to
the keeper
99.4 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run
99.5 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, anothee one short of a length and
outside the off, left alone
99.6 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, once agai left alone to the keeper
End of over 100 (maiden) Pakistan 408/5 (lead by 415 runs)
RP Singh 17-1-72-1 - University End
Faisal Iqbal 43* (106b 4x4) Abdul Razzaq 4* (14b 1x4)
100.1 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, three runs, pitched up, on the pads, on
driven through midwicket
100.2 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and outsiode the
off, left alone to the keeper
100.3 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, fullish and on te stumps, miving
in a touch, worked down to fine-leg for a single
100.4 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run
100.5 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run
100.6 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good length delivery on the stumps,
Iqbal goes onto the backfoot and defends, Pathan fields the ball
on his follow through
End of over 101 (4 runs) Pakistan 412/5 (lead by 419 runs)
IK Pathan 22-3-89-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 5* (16b 1x4) Faisal Iqbal 46* (110b 4x4)
101.1 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length delivery from RP
Singh, Razzaq stands tall on the backfoot and drives it to mid-off
101.2 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fuller delivery from RP Singh,
Razzaq plays it away to cover
101.3 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, fuller delivery from RP Singh,
Razzaq moves his feet well and drives it wide of Zaheer Khan at
mid-off, enough time for a single
101.4 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, one run, short of a length again, Iqbal
comes forward first, then goes onto the backfoot and drives it to
deep cover for a single
101.5 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short one banged in, Razzaq ducks
under it and lets it through to the keeper, took his eyes off the
ball on that occasion, but the ball was well over him
101.6 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, back of a length, Razzaq opens the
face of the bat and runs it down to Kumble at gully
End of over 102 (2 runs) Pakistan 414/5 (lead by 421 runs)
RP Singh 18-1-74-1 - University End
Faisal Iqbal 47* (111b 4x4) Abdul Razzaq 6* (21b 1x4)
102.1 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, outside off, just a bit fuller in
length, angled across Iqbal, Faisal Iqbal lets it through to the
keeper
102.2 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, width on offer this time, Iqbal
stands tall on the backfoot and drives it square of the wicket on
the offside, just cut off within the boundary
102.3 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a length and outside off,
left alone
102.4 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good length delivery, Iqbal comes
forward and defends, ball rolls away to cover
102.5 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, good length ball from Irfan
Pathan, a bit wide though, and Iqbal leans into the cover drive,
takes two runs before Yuvraj can cut off the ball at the cover
fence, thats his fifty!
102.6 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, length delivery on the stumps,
Iqbal shapes to play it to mid-off, ball takes the inside half of
the bat and rolls away to mid-on
End of over 103 (4 runs) Pakistan 418/5 (lead by 425 runs)
IK Pathan 23-3-93-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 6* (21b 1x4) Faisal Iqbal 51* (117b 4x4)
103.1 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fullish and outside the off stump,
played at, past the outside the edge to the keeper
103.2 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, pushed to cover, the batsmen think about a quick single
but decide against it
103.3 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, played at and missed
103.4 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, full and outside the off, pushed
wide of mid off for a single
103.5 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, driven
inside through cover, that is a superb piece of timing and
placement!
103.6 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a driving length and on the
off, punched to mid off
End of over 104 (5 runs) Pakistan 423/5 (lead by 430 runs)
RP Singh 19-1-79-1 - University End
Abdul Razzaq 7* (25b 1x4) Faisal Iqbal 55* (119b 5x4)
104.1 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, good-length ball on the off stump,
pushed to cover
104.2 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, played down to gully
104.3 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, defended towards the off side
104.4 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, legbye: one run, on the pads, flick played
and missed, off the pads to the leg side
104.5 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the stumps, flicked to
midwicket
104.6 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a good length, Iqbal goes
for the pull, the ball does not bounce much and hits Iqbal in the
unmentionables. Ouch! That is painful!
End of over 105 (1 run, maiden) Pakistan 424/5 (lead by 431 runs)
Z Khan 22-3-80-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 7* (29b 1x4) Faisal Iqbal 55* (121b 5x4)
Anil Kumble comes back into the attack
105.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, (noball) SIX, tossed up a touch and on the
pads, Razzaq slams that one over long-on for a six!
105.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fuller and on the stumps, flat,
defended towards the off side
105.2 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven towards cover for a single
105.3 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and down the leg side, flick
played and missed
105.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and straight, driven back to
the bowler
105.5 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the pads this time,
worked to the leg side
105.6 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, quicker one on the stumps, defended
to the leg side
End of over 106 (8 runs) Pakistan 432/5 (lead by 439 runs)
A Kumble 24-2-104-2 (5nb) - University End
Abdul Razzaq 14* (32b 1x4 1x6) Faisal Iqbal 55* (125b 5x4)
106.1 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short one banged in, ducked under
with ease
106.2 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the stumps, worked to
mid-on
106.3 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
worked toi the on side for a single
106.4 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, just short of a length and outside the
off, Iqbal stands tall and drives beautifully through cover! That
is an impressive shot!
106.5 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, left alone to the keeper
106.6 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good-length ball on the off, defended
carefully to the off side
End of over 107 (5 runs) Pakistan 437/5 (lead by 444 runs)
Z Khan 23-3-85-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 15* (35b 1x4 1x6) Faisal Iqbal 59* (128b 6x4)
107.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, googly on the stumps, defended to
the leg side
107.2 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length, n the
stumps, defended back down the pitch
107.3 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fullish and on the off, coming in
with the arm, defended back down the pitch
107.4 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, quicker one but slipping down leg,
defended to the on side
107.5 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, SIX, full and on the off, right in the
slot, Razzaq waits on the ball and hits through the line
beautifully back over the bowler's head!
107.6 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, one run, songle eased to long off to end
the over
End of over 108 (7 runs) Pakistan 444/5 (lead by 451 runs)
A Kumble 25-2-111-2 (5nb) - University End
Abdul Razzaq 22* (41b 1x4 2x6) Faisal Iqbal 59* (128b 6x4)
108.1 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, fullish and outside the off, square-
driven through cover-point for a single
108.2 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run
108.3 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the stumps, driven to
mid-on
108.4 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, punched to cover for a single
108.5 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fullish and on the off, stroked to
mid off
108.6 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and speared down leg from round
the stumps, left alone to the keeper
End of over 109 (2 runs) Pakistan 446/5 (lead by 453 runs)
Z Khan 24-3-87-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Faisal Iqbal 60* (131b 6x4) Abdul Razzaq 23* (44b 1x4 2x6)
109.1 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run
109.2 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run
109.3 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, one run
109.4 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run
109.5 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run
109.6 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run
End of over 110 (1 run) Pakistan 447/5 (lead by 454 runs)
A Kumble 26-2-112-2 (5nb) - University End
Faisal Iqbal 61* (134b 6x4) Abdul Razzaq 23* (47b 1x4 2x6)
110.1 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the off from round the
stumps, driven to mid-off with a straight bat
110.2 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, pitches after straightening, beats bat and
bounces low to the keeper
110.3 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, punched to the off side
110.4 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
defended towards cover
110.5 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fullish and outside the off stump,
driven inside out to cover
110.6 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short one banged in, Iqbal ducks well
under it
End of over 111 (maiden) Pakistan 447/5 (lead by 454 runs)
Z Khan 25-4-87-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 23* (47b 1x4 2x6) Faisal Iqbal 61* (140b 6x4)
111.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
back down the pitch
111.2 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, one run, flat and on the pads, eased
through midwicket for a single
111.3 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
watchfully
111.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run
111.5 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fullish and on the off, Iqbal comes
down the pitcn and drives to mid off
111.6 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flat and on the pads, it's the
googly, worked to the leg side
End of over 112 (1 run) Pakistan 448/5 (lead by 455 runs)
A Kumble 27-2-113-2 (5nb) - University End
Abdul Razzaq 24* (49b 1x4 2x6) Faisal Iqbal 61* (144b 6x4)
112.1 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, full and outside the off, driven inside
out through cover, the placement and timing are good and the ball
races away to the boundary!
112.2 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, defended back down the pitch
112.3 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, pushed wide of cover-point for a single
112.4 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, one run, punched to cover this time and a
single pinched as there's a bit of fumbling
112.5 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short one banged in, Razzaq ducks
under this one without any trouble
112.6 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fullish and on the off, no real pace,
defended back down the pitch
End of over 113 (6 runs) Pakistan 454/5 (lead by 461 runs)
Z Khan 26-4-93-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Faisal Iqbal 62* (145b 6x4) Abdul Razzaq 29* (54b 2x4 2x6)
113.1 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, googly, slipping down leg, defended
to the on side
113.2 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flat again and on the stumps, again
carefully blocked
113.3 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven off the back foot to mid off
113.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fullish and outside the off, eased
to cover
113.5 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
down the pitch
113.6 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run
End of over 114 (maiden) Pakistan 454/5 (lead by 461 runs)
A Kumble 28-3-113-2 (5nb) - University End
Abdul Razzaq 29* (54b 2x4 2x6) Faisal Iqbal 62* (151b 6x4)
Ganguly back in the attack
114.1 Ganguly to Abdul Razzaq, no run
114.2 Ganguly to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
defended back down the pitch to the off side
114.3 Ganguly to Abdul Razzaq, one run, back of a length and slipping
down leg, flicked through square-leg for a single
114.4 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, no run, just short of a driving length and
on the off, punched to the fielder at mid off
114.5 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and straight, driven back
down the pitch, Ganguly bends well and fields
114.6 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and outside the off, driven
to mid off all along the ground
End of over 115 (1 run) Pakistan 455/5 (lead by 462 runs)
SC Ganguly 15-1-58-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 30* (57b 2x4 2x6) Faisal Iqbal 62* (154b 6x4)
115.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, squirted away backward of square
on the leg side
115.2 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the off, defended
towards mid off
115.3 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, legbye: one run, swept down to the on side
115.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, defended carefully to the lef side
115.5 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, short of a length and on the pads,
Iqbal rocks back and pulls superbly through the on side
115.6 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, one run, fullish and on the stumps, worked
just wide of the fielder at mid-on for a single
End of over 116 (8 runs) Pakistan 463/5 (lead by 470 runs)
A Kumble 29-3-120-2 (5nb) - University End
Faisal Iqbal 67* (157b 7x4) Abdul Razzaq 32* (60b 2x4 2x6)
116.1 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended to the off side
116.2 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, short one outside the off, pulled
fiercely through midwicket for a boundary! Iqbal looking imperious
here
116.3 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, there's no third man and Iqbal just
slashes this delivery down to that region for a boundary!
116.4 Ganguly to Faisal Iqbal, one run, short one again, pulled on the
bounce to the fielder at midwicket
116.5 Ganguly to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, eased through cover
116.6 Ganguly to Abdul Razzaq, one run, full and outside the off, eased
through cover for a single this time
End of over 117 (10 runs) Pakistan 473/5 (lead by 480 runs)
SC Ganguly 16-1-68-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 33* (62b 2x4 2x6) Faisal Iqbal 76* (161b 9x4)
117.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and down the leg side from
round the stumps, flick played and missed
117.2 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run
117.3 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, one run
117.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run
117.5 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR
117.6 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run
End of over 118 (5 runs) Pakistan 478/5 (lead by 485 runs)
A Kumble 30-3-125-2 (5nb) - University End
Abdul Razzaq 34* (65b 2x4 2x6) Faisal Iqbal 80* (164b 10x4)
118.1 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short and a bit of width, cut away
past point for a single
118.2 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, one run, short and a bit of width, cut away
past point for a single again. Identical ball, identical result.
118.3 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a good length and on the
pads, worked to the on side for a single
118.4 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, fullish and on the pads, driven
well through te on side for a couple
118.5 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended to the off side
118.6 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a good length length and on
the off, defended back down the pitch to the on side
End of over 119 (5 runs) Pakistan 483/5 (lead by 490 runs)
RP Singh 20-1-84-1 - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 36* (67b 2x4 2x6) Faisal Iqbal 83* (168b 10x4)
119.1 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run, tossed up and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch
119.2 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run, tossed up and outside the leg
stump, padded away
119.3 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run
119.4 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the off, defended
carefully
119.5 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the pads, defended
back downm the wicket
119.6 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and on the
pads, worked through the leg side
End of over 120 (1 run) Pakistan 484/5 (lead by 491 runs)
SR Tendulkar 4-0-11-0 - University End
Abdul Razzaq 37* (73b 2x4 2x6) Faisal Iqbal 83* (168b 10x4)
120.1 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, cut played and missed
120.2 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut through cover-point
120.3 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fullish and down the leg side, flick
played and missed, through to the keeper
120.4 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, no run
120.5 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, back of a length and down leg,
flicked down to the fielder at long-leg for a single
120.6 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, short of a good length and outside the
off, punched through cover in fine style!
End of over 121 (7 runs) Pakistan 491/5 (lead by 498 runs)
RP Singh 21-1-91-1 - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 38* (75b 2x4 2x6) Faisal Iqbal 89* (172b 11x4)
121.1 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fullish and on the off, played
down towards gully
121.2 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run, tossed up and far outside the
leg stump, defended carefully
121.3 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run
121.4 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, one run, full and on the stumps, driven
down to long off
121.5 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, one run, punched wide of mid off
121.6 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run, flat and outside the leg stump,
kicked to the on side
End of over 122 (2 runs) Pakistan 493/5 (lead by 500 runs)
SR Tendulkar 5-0-13-0 - University End
Faisal Iqbal 90* (173b 11x4) Abdul Razzaq 39* (80b 2x4 2x6)
122.1 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run
122.2 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the leg stump, defended
to the leg side
122.3 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, full and down the elg side,
swatted away to long-leg, good fielding by Sehwag on the ropes
saves two
122.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, one run
122.5 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, tossed up and on the pads, defended
down the pitch to the on side
122.6 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, flat and on the pads, worked to
midwicket
End of over 123 (3 runs) Pakistan 496/5 (lead by 503 runs)
A Kumble 31-3-128-2 (5nb) - Pavilion End
Faisal Iqbal 93* (177b 11x4) Abdul Razzaq 39* (82b 2x4 2x6)
123.1 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a length and outside
the leg, defended to midwicket
123.2 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, one run, pushed wide of mid off
123.3 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run, tossed up, far outside the leg
stump, defended to the leg side
123.4 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run
123.5 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, three runs, short of a good length and
outside the off, eased through cover for three more runs as
Ganguly gives chase
That brings up Pakistan's 500!
123.6 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, one run
End of over 124 (5 runs) Pakistan 501/5 (lead by 508 runs)
SR Tendulkar 6-0-18-0 - University End
Faisal Iqbal 95* (180b 11x4) Abdul Razzaq 42* (85b 2x4 2x6)
124.1 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, on the pads and fullish from
round the stumps, whipped through the on side for a couple that
takes Iqbal to 97
124.2 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, quick one on the pads, worked to
the leg side
124.3 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, very full and speared in on the
pads, tucked to the on side
124.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, flat and on the pads, inside edge,
on the bounce to short-leg, nervous moment for Iqbal
124.5 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, eased through cover for a single, Iqbal goes to 98
124.6 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and far outside the leg stump,
kicked away
End of over 125 (3 runs) Pakistan 504/5 (lead by 511 runs)
A Kumble 32-3-131-2 (5nb) - Pavilion End
Faisal Iqbal 98* (185b 11x4) Abdul Razzaq 42* (86b 2x4 2x6)
125.1 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, one run, tossed up and on the off,
googly from over the stumps, worked to the leg side, single, he
moves to 99
125.2 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and outside the off stump,
left well alone to the keeper
125.3 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run, tossed up and on the stumps,
driven to the off side
125.4 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and outside
the off, cut through cover
125.5 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, no run, tossed up, outside the off, cut
away to the fielder at point and Iqbal stays on 99
125.6 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full once more and on the off,
driven to mid-on, no chance of a run, Iqbal has to wait a bit more
for his 100
End of over 126 (2 runs) Pakistan 506/5 (lead by 513 runs)
SR Tendulkar 7-0-20-0 - University End
Abdul Razzaq 43* (89b 2x4 2x6) Faisal Iqbal 99* (188b 11x4)
126.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and outside the leg stump from
round the stumps, padded away
126.2 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, tossed up and on the pads, driven
back to the bowler
126.3 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, one run, full and outside the leg stump,
eased down to long on for a single
Faisal Iqbal on strike on 99. The crowd is cheering for the local
boy!
126.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the stumps, driven back
hard to the bowler, Kumble dives and saves
126.5 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, There it is! Kumble drops one short
and Iqbal goes back and pulls with great authority to the
midwicket fence! That is a great way to bring up a century!
126.6 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, outside the off, full, left alone
and that is time!
End of over 127 (5 runs) Pakistan 511/5 (lead by 518 runs)
A Kumble 33-3-136-2 (5nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 44* (92b 2x4 2x6) Faisal Iqbal 103* (191b 12x4)
End of a long, hard day's play for India
Pakistan are well in control of this match at 511 for 5, a lead of
518.
Good knocks all round from the Pakistani batsmen have put them in a
great position
And what a proud moment for Faisal Iqbal, scoring a hundred at his
home ground
India have their task cut out for them
We'll be back with the action on the fourth day, as per usual, at
0500 GMT/1000 Pakistan time/1030 India time
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cheers and goodbye!
Match State: Stumps - Day 3
Hello and welcome to coverage of the fourth day's play
This is Anand Vasu, your commentator, and I'll be calling the rest
of the game for you
Play is about to get under way now
It's RP Singh to bowl and Abdul Razzaq to face
127.1 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fullish and outside the off, angling
away from the bat, left alone to the keeper as the ball stays a
bit low
127.2 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, inside edged back onto the pad, that
was closer to the off and Razzaq had to play
127.3 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, short of a good length and outside the
off, carted away over point for a boundary
127.4 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and and outside
the off, worked through cover for a single
127.5 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fullish and on the off, played back
down the pitch to the bowler
127.6 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, no run, good-length ball on the off, driven
to cover
End of over 128 (5 runs) Pakistan 516/5 (lead by 523 runs)
RP Singh 22-1-96-1 - University End
Abdul Razzaq 49* (96b 3x4 2x6) Faisal Iqbal 103* (193b 12x4)
128.1 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the off stump, pushed
to cover
128.2 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
worked to the leg side, half-century for Razzaq!
Our statistician tells us this is the first time in the history of
the game that all of the top seven batsman have scored 50 in an
innings!
128.3 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven off the back foot
128.4 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven to cover
128.5 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short ball banged in, Iqbal hooks
and misses
128.6 Pathan to Faisal Iqbal, no run
End of over 129 (1 run) Pakistan 517/5 (lead by 524 runs)
IK Pathan 24-3-94-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 50* (98b 3x4 2x6) Faisal Iqbal 103* (197b 12x4)
129.1 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
flashed to the third-man region for a boundary!
129.2 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and on the
pads, defended to the on side
129.3 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and far down the leg side,
Razzaq looks to give room and slog but cannot and pads away
129.4 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, just short of a driving length and
on the stumps, angling away steer to third-man attempted and
missed, past the bat to the keeper
129.5 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, no run, good-length ball on the pads,
clipped to midwicket
129.6 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
Razzaq tries to heave to on but only manages an inside edge onto
pad and a quick single is pinched as the ball drops to the off
side
End of over 130 (5 runs) Pakistan 522/5 (lead by 529 runs)
RP Singh 23-1-101-1 - University End
Abdul Razzaq 55* (104b 4x4 2x6) Faisal Iqbal 103* (197b 12x4)
130.1 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, SIX, full and on the legs, Razzaq makes
room and converts that into a half-volley and clouts it into the
stands at long-on!
130.2 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, legbye: two runs, short of a length and on
the pads, clipped down to fine-leg for a scrambled brace
130.3 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, full and on the pads, tickled
down to fine-leg for a couple more
130.4 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, full and outside the leg stump,
Razzaq moves inside the line and flicks away for a boundary to
long leg!
130.5 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and on the
stumps, a bouncer, ducked under
130.6 Pathan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and on the stumps
again, easiuly ducked under
End of over 131 (14 runs) Pakistan 536/5 (lead by 543 runs)
IK Pathan 25-3-106-1 (1w) - Pavilion End
Faisal Iqbal 103* (197b 12x4) Abdul Razzaq 67* (110b 5x4 3x6)
131.1 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, one run, played down to long-on for a single
131.2 Singh to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a good length and on the
off stumps, defended towards cover for a quick single
131.3 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, and another big hit, heaved over the
on side, not totally in control but it's safe, wide of the fielder
131.4 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, short of a length and outside the
off, driven inside out and off the back foot through cover
131.5 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, short of a good length and on the
pads, Iqbal walks across and flicks very fine, that beats fine-leg
and is four more!
131.6 Singh to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, short of a driving length and
outside the off, flashed through cover for a couple more, that's
the 550 of the innings!
End of over 132 (14 runs) Pakistan 550/5 (lead by 557 runs)
RP Singh 24-1-115-1 - University End
Abdul Razzaq 68* (111b 5x4 3x6) Faisal Iqbal 116* (202b 14x4)
Kumble into the attack
132.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, flat and on the pads from round the
stumps, Kumble bowling a containing line, flick played and missed,
off the pads to the leg side
132.2 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fullish and on the pads, driven
back to the bowler
132.3 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, fullish and on the stumps, driven
back to the bowler
132.4 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
worked to the leg side and missed, off the pads to on
132.5 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
driven through the on side for a single
132.6 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fullish and on the pads, Iqbal
gives room and tries to drive, Kumble dives and fields in his
followthrough
End of over 133 (1 run) Pakistan 551/5 (lead by 558 runs)
A Kumble 34-3-137-2 (5nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 69* (116b 5x4 3x6) Faisal Iqbal 116* (203b 14x4)
Tendulkar into the attack now, presumably to bowl round the stumps
into the pads
133.1 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, one run, tossed up, outside the leg
stump, worked to the leg side, single pinched
133.2 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, one run
133.3 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run
133.4 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, no run
133.5 Tendulkar to Abdul Razzaq, one run
133.6 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, one run
End of over 134 (4 runs) Pakistan 555/5 (lead by 562 runs)
SR Tendulkar 8-0-24-0 - University End
Faisal Iqbal 118* (205b 14x4) Abdul Razzaq 71* (120b 5x4 3x6)
134.1 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, one run, chipped to the on side, just over
Kumble who backpeddles and tries to catch
134.2 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, SIX, tossed up and on the pads, down the
pitch, Razzaq makes a bit of room and smashes that one into the
stands at long-on!
134.3 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and on the pads, driven back
to the bowler
134.4 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and on the
stumps, defended to the cover fielder
134.5 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, bye: FOUR, fullish and dar down the leg
side, Razzaq plays the big sweep and misses, down to the fine-leg
fence past the keeper
134.6 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run
End of over 135 (11 runs) Pakistan 566/5 (lead by 573 runs)
A Kumble 35-3-144-2 (5nb) - Pavilion End
Faisal Iqbal 119* (206b 14x4) Abdul Razzaq 77* (125b 5x4 4x6)
135.1 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, no run
135.2 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, low full-toss, Iqbal comes down
the track and hits over Tendulkar's head!
135.3 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, FOUR, this one is carved through cover,
Iqbal opening up beautifully here!
135.4 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, SIX, down the pitch and bang! That is a
great shot back over the bowler's head! All the way for maximum!
135.5 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, no run, full and on the leg stump,
nudged to midwicket
135.6 Tendulkar to Faisal Iqbal, two runs, eased down to long off for a
couple more
End of over 136 (16 runs) Pakistan 582/5 (lead by 589 runs)
SR Tendulkar 9-0-40-0 - University End
Abdul Razzaq 77* (125b 5x4 4x6) Faisal Iqbal 135* (212b 16x4 1x6)
Runs flowing thick and fast today with the batsmen taking risks
The declaration can't be far away
136.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a good length and on the
pads, driven back to the bowler
136.2 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short one banged in, a bit quicker,
played to square-leg
136.3 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, one run, down the track and flat-batted
down to long off for a single
136.4 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, fullish and far outside the leg
stump, flick played and missed
136.5 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run
136.6 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, one run, tossed up just a bit more, down
the track and whipped through midwicket for a single
End of over 137 (2 runs) Pakistan 584/5 (lead by 591 runs)
A Kumble 36-3-146-2 (5nb) - Pavilion End
Faisal Iqbal 136* (215b 16x4 1x6) Abdul Razzaq 78* (128b 5x4 4x6)
Zaheer Khan comes into what is normally called the attack. It's
more of a defense here, really.
137.1 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven on the up but does not carry to long off
137.2 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, play and a miss
137.3 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, no run, another one just short of a length
and outside the off, again Razzaq cuts but misses
137.4 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, fullish and on the stumps, heaved to
the on side where the fielder on the ropes cleans up
137.5 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, one run, short of a good length and outside
the off, eased inside out through cover
137.6 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and a bit pof
width outside the off, flashed past cover for a single to end the
over
End of over 138 (4 runs) Pakistan 588/5 (lead by 595 runs)
Z Khan 27-4-97-0 (3nb) - University End
Abdul Razzaq 80* (132b 5x4 4x6) Faisal Iqbal 138* (217b 16x4 1x6)
138.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, one run, eased down to long-on for a single
138.2 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
worked to the leg side
138.3 Kumble to Faisal Iqbal, one run, fullish and on the pads, worked
down to long on for a single
138.4 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, no run, full and down the leg side, heaved
at and missed
138.5 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, tossed up and on the pads, eased
over the infield towards long-on
138.6 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, one run, pushed wide of mid off and the
lead becomes 600 with that single
End of over 139 (5 runs) Pakistan 593/5 (lead by 600 runs)
A Kumble 37-3-151-2 (5nb) - Pavilion End
Abdul Razzaq 84* (136b 5x4 4x6) Faisal Iqbal 139* (219b 16x4 1x6)
139.1 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, short of a length and outside the
off, eased over the cover fielder for a couple more
139.2 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, two runs, short of a length and outside the
off, cut to point, Yuvraj dives and half stops but a couple more
conceded
139.3 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, full toss on the stumps, thumped to
the on side for anohter single
139.4 Khan to Faisal Iqbal, OUT: short of a driving length and on the
off, Iqbal goes for the slog over midwicket and holes out to
Sachin Tendulkar, end of a good innings from Iqbal!
Pakistan 598/6, Partnership of 196
Faisal Iqbal c Tendulkar b Khan 139 (220b 16x4 1x6)
Abdul Razzaq 89* (139b 5x4 4x6) Z Khan 27.4-4-102-1 (3nb)
139.5 Khan to Abdul Razzaq, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, cut past point for a single
139.6 Khan to Kamran Akmal, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, Akmal defends towards cover
End of over 140 (6 runs) Pakistan 599/6 (lead by 606 runs)
Z Khan 28-4-103-1 (3nb) - University End
Abdul Razzaq 90* (140b 5x4 4x6) Kamran Akmal 0* (1b)
140.1 Kumble to Abdul Razzaq, OUT: short of a length and on the pads,
Razzaq heaves to on but cannot beat Yuvraj Singh at long-on!
That's the end of Razzaq and the Pakistan innings!
Pakistan 599/7, Partnership of 1
Abdul Razzaq c Yuvraj Singh b Kumble 90 (141b 5x4 4x6)
Kamran Akmal 0* (1b) A Kumble 37.1-3-151-3 (5nb)
Pakistan's lead is 606. That leaves India with 607 to win, or bat
five sessions and almost an hour to draw the game
And the declaration that everyone has been waiting for has come
India are really up against it now
There's plenty of time left in this game and a mountain of runs to
overcome
The action is going to be intense, don't miss any of it
There will be a short break before India come out for their final
innings
This is Anand Vasu, your commentator, saying don't go too far, this
is going to be live-wire stuff!
Match State: Innings Break
The players are back on the field now
It's Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid to face the music
Virender Sehwag to take first strike. Shoaib Akhtar will steam in
...
0.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, (noball) FOUR, fullish and on the pads,
Sehwag flicks well throgh midwicket, India are under way! That's
Sehwag for you!
0.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Sehwag, bye: one run, full and quick, a bit of
swing in, that keeps low, Sehwag drives, inside edge down to the
keeper but called a bye!
0.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, two runs, fullish and outside the off, a
bit of swing away from the bat, eased through cover for a brace
0.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, short of a good length, outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
0.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, pace on that one, Dravid comes forward in defense but is
late on the ball and is beaten!
0.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Dravid, OUT: good-length ball outside the off
stump, that is pacy, came in with the arm, pitching and
straightening, Dravid plays at it and the ball flies through to
the keeper! Loud shout! Upheld!
India 8/1, Partnership of 8
R Dravid c Kamran Akmal b Shoaib Akhtar 2 (4b 0x4 0x6)
V Sehwag 4* (2b 1x4) Shoaib Akhtar 0.5-0-7-1 (1nb)
That is a big, big blow for India. Rahul Dravid gone so early and
that is deep trouble.
0.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended down to the off side with an angled bat
End of over 1 (8 runs) India 8/1 (599 more runs req)
Shoaib Akhtar 1-0-7-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
V Sehwag 4* (2b 1x4) VVS Laxman 0* (1b)
End of a tremendous first over from Pakistan. Shoaib Akhtar has got
the big wicket, the one that they really needed!
1.1 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, no run, just short of a driving length and
a touch outside the off stump, the ball slants in, pitches and
moves away, that is a peach! Played at and missed!
1.2 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, no run, short of a good length on the
stumps, this one pitches and seams in, Sehwag tries to defend, pad
first and onto pad, loud shout, that is very, very close! Given
not out!
1.3 Mohammad Asif to Sehwag, OUT: just short of a good length, on the
off, that comes in off the seam, goes through the gate and knocks
the middle stump out of the ground! What a ball from Asif! Another
huge wicket for Pakistan and India are in deep, deep strife!
India 8/2, Partnership of 0
V Sehwag b Mohammad Asif 4 (5b 1x4 0x6)
VVS Laxman 0* (1b) Mohammad Asif 0.3-0-0-1
Now India are in deep trouble and Sachin Tendulkar walks out to
bat!
1.4 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, one run, good length ball on the
stumps, a hint of seam movement in, clipped to the leg side for a
single
1.5 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, fullish and on the stumps, Laxman
waits late on the ball and defends to the leg side with care
1.6 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, three runs, fullish and drifting onto the
pads, Laxman flicks beautifully through square-leg, Faisal Iqbal
under the helmet at forward short-leg gives chase and fields just
at the ropes
End of over 2 (4 runs) India 12/2 (595 more runs req)
Mohammad Asif 1-0-4-1 - University End
VVS Laxman 3* (3b) SR Tendulkar 1* (1b)
2.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, short and quick, ,speared down the
leg side though, massive effort but no direction, Akmal dives down
leg and fields
2.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, quick, just short of a driving
length and on the off, defended to the off side with an angled bat
2.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, very quick, swinging and seaming
in, Laxman is late on the defensive shot and rapped on the pad,
shout for the lbw but that is down leg
2.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, one run, full and on the stumps, again
swinging in, Laxman brings the bat down quickly, off the inside
edge onto pad towards cover
2.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and on the off, angling
in on the stumps, worked to the leg side
2.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, FOUR, short of a good length and on the
off, real pace, Sachin Tendulkat stamps his class with an
outstanding back-foot punch through cover-point!
End of over 3 (5 runs) India 17/2 (590 more runs req)
Shoaib Akhtar 2-0-12-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 4* (7b) SR Tendulkar 5* (3b 1x4)
3.1 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, three runs, worked through the leg side
and there are gaps there, back for three
3.2 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, two runs, fullish and on the pads,
worked through square-leg for a couple more
3.3 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a good length and
on the off, slanting in a touch, defended off the back foot to the
bowler
3.4 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and outside the off,
this one goes away after pitching, left alone to the keeper
3.5 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, fuller still and on the stumps,
driven to mid-on
3.6 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, Tendulkar watches the ball carefully and leave it
alone to the keeper
End of over 4 (5 runs) India 22/2 (585 more runs req)
Mohammad Asif 2-0-9-1 - University End
VVS Laxman 7* (8b) SR Tendulkar 7* (8b 1x4)
4.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, Laxman glides the ball down to gully
4.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, quick and on the stumps, angling
in, Laxman is equal to the task and defends well back down the
pitch
4.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, short ball banged in, ducked
under, the ball goes to the keeper
4.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, another one banged in just short
of a length, Laxman gets behind the line of the ball and defends
to leg
4.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, fullish and outside the off, this
just holds its line, Laxman drives and misses, the ball passes the
outside edge and goes to the keeper
4.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run, full, fast, outside the off, ball
holds its line, Laxman defends, past the outside edge to the
keeper
End of over 5 (maiden) India 22/2 (585 more runs req)
Shoaib Akhtar 3-1-12-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 7* (8b 1x4) VVS Laxman 7* (14b)
5.1 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a driving length
and on the off, defended down to gully with an angled bat
5.2 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, short of a driving length and
outside the off, left carefully alone to the keeper
5.3 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, short ball banged in, Tendulkar
does not try to play at that and ducks under with ease
5.4 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, one run, full and on the stumps,
squeezed towards mid-on, Kaneria misfields and the batsmen get a
run
5.5 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, just short of a length and on the
stumps, played down to the on side
5.6 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, fullish and outside the off, just
a hint of away movement, left alone to the keeper
End of over 6 (1 run) India 23/2 (584 more runs req)
Mohammad Asif 3-0-10-1 - University End
SR Tendulkar 8* (12b 1x4) VVS Laxman 7* (16b)
6.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, short one banged in outside the
off stump, left well alone to the keeper
6.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, FOUR, short one, Tendulkar is in
position very very early, pulled beautifully down to the square-
leg fence!
6.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, one run, full this time and on the
pads, flicked down to deep backward square-leg for a single
6.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, no run
6.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Laxman, one run, short delivery, defended through
square-leg
6.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, bye: FOUR, FOUR, short one banged in,
that was quick and bounced steeply, Tenmdulkar leaves it alone but
the ball flies over the keeper and goes for four byes
End of over 7 (10 runs) India 33/2 (574 more runs req)
Shoaib Akhtar 4-1-18-1 (1nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 8* (18b) SR Tendulkar 13* (16b 2x4)
7.1 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, FOUR, full and outside the off, cover
driven with some style and class, that races to the fence!
7.2 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, defended down the wicket off the
back foot
7.3 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, two runs, short of a good length and
outside the off, punched through cover for a couple
7.4 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, fullish and on the stumps, shaping
in, defended carefully to the leg side
7.5 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, full and on the off, driven
awkwardly to the leg side
7.6 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, just short of a driving length and
on the off, defended carefully as the ball straightens
End of over 8 (6 runs) India 39/2 (568 more runs req)
Mohammad Asif 4-0-16-1 - University End
SR Tendulkar 13* (16b 2x4) VVS Laxman 14* (24b 1x4)
8.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, full and far outside the off,
Shoaib going for the yorker, Tendulkar jams the bat down and eases
the ball to point
8.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off stump,
driven off the inside half of the bat to mid-on
8.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, FOUR, short of a good length and
outside the off, Tendulkar goes back and across and punches
beautifully through cover
8.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off,
Tendulkar gets into position and drives off the back foot to cover
8.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, again fullish and outside the
off, shaping in, driven off the back foot to cover once again,
good ball, well played
8.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, wide: FOUR, short one banged in, this
is pitched halfway down the pitch and bounces high over batsman
and keeper and runs down for four! Wide called!
8.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and outside
the off, Tendulkar shapes to cut over the slips and misses, and
that is lunch on the fourth day!
End of over 9 (9 runs) India 48/2 (559 more runs req)
Shoaib Akhtar 5-1-27-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 14* (24b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 17* (22b 3x4)
Pakistan will enjoy their lunch. Not sure the Indian team will have
that great an appetite though!
Any which way, there's plenty of cricket on hour hands when we
return in about 40 minutes at 1240 Pakistan time/1310 India time
with the second session of play!
Till then, though, this is Anand Vasu, your commentator, signing
off, saying please do come back in time for the first ball after
lunch!
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Match State: Lunch - Day 4
Welcome back to the second session's play, of the fourth day's play
at Karachi
9.1 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, one run, Razzaq starts off with a silghtly
fuller delivery, Laxman punches it wide of the man at mid-off, and
takes a quick single
9.2 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length outside off,
Tendulkar lets it through to the wicketkeeper
9.3 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, full delivery on the stumps,
Tendulkar punches it straight back past the bowler, all along the
ground, that was some shot!, no soul on the field moved then
9.4 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, outside off again, and this time
on a good length, Tendulkar shoulders arms and lets it through to
the wicketkeeper
9.5 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, outside off again, and holding
its line, Tendulkar lets it through to the wicketkeeper
9.6 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length, outside
the off, Tendulkar leaves it alone but this one comes in off the
seam
End of over 10 (5 runs) India 53/2 (554 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 1-0-5-0 - University End
VVS Laxman 15* (25b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 21* (27b 4x4)
10.1 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, no run, just short of a length and on the
off, coming in a touch, defended back down the pitch to the bowler
10.2 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, one run, fullish and outside the off,
driven through cover for a single
10.3 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and on the stumps, a
bit of a wobble in, Tendulkar punches to the off side
10.4 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and outside the off,
swinging in a touch, left alone to the keeper
10.5 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, FOUR, good-length ball on the off,
Tendulkar punches the straight drive magnificently past mid off,
that is a great shot!
10.6 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, short of a driving length and
outside the off, Tendulkar opens the face of the bat and angles
the ball down to Afridi at gully
End of over 11 (5 runs) India 58/2 (549 more runs req)
Mohammad Asif 5-0-21-1 - Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 16* (27b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 25* (31b 5x4)
11.1 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, Laxman
gets that away through gully to the third-man fence
11.2 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, short of a good length and on the
pads, worked to the leg side
11.3 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven to cover
11.4 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run
11.5 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, no run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, driven to the off side to the fielder at mid off
11.6 Abdul Razzaq to Laxman, one run
End of over 12 (5 runs) India 63/2 (544 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 2-0-10-0 - University End
VVS Laxman 21* (33b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 25* (31b 5x4)
12.1 Mohammad Asif to Laxman, OUT: another beauty from Mohammad Asif!
Laxman goes forward in defense, the ball comes in off the pitch
and hits the top of middle stump smack bang! The stump cartwheels
out of the ground towards the keeper!
India 63/3, Partnership of 55
VVS Laxman b Mohammad Asif 21 (34b 2x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 25* (31b 5x4) Mohammad Asif 5.1-0-21-2
That is another sensational ball from Asif! Pakistan are in total
control here!
Sourav Ganguly is the new bat
12.2 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
Ganguly comes forward, angles the bat and pushes the ball to
cover-point
12.3 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, short ball banged in now, well
ducked under to the keeper
12.4 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, FOUR, short of a good length and outside
the off, Ganguly leans into the line of the ball and drives well
through cover, that is a good shot!
12.5 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, just short of a driving length
and on the off, defended back down the pitch to the bowler
12.6 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, fullish and on the off, driven
well to cover, end of a high-quality over from Asif, including the
key wicket of VVS Laxman
End of over 13 (4 runs) India 67/3 (540 more runs req)
Mohammad Asif 6-0-25-2 - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 25* (31b 5x4) SC Ganguly 4* (5b 1x4)
13.1 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and on the stumps,
worked to the leg side
13.2 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a good length and
a touch outside the off, Tendulkar leaves it carefully alone to
the keeper
13.3 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, wobbling delivery on the stumps,
slanting in, Tendulkar defends carefully
13.4 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, fullish and on the stumps,
Tendulkar walks across and clips the ball down to fine-leg for a
single
13.5 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven to cover
13.6 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, full and on the stumps, driven to
the on side
End of over 14 (1 run) India 68/3 (539 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 3-0-11-0 - University End
SR Tendulkar 26* (35b 5x4) SC Ganguly 4* (7b 1x4)
14.1 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and outside the off
stump, a touch of away movement, left alone to the keeper
14.2 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, on the off, coming in with the
arm, Tendulkar is very tight in defense keeping bat close to pad
14.3 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length, outside
the off, seaming in after pitching, defended back to the on side
14.4 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and on the off, driven
to cover all along the ground
14.5 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, driven inside out to cover
14.6 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and outside the off,
left well alone to the keeper
End of over 15 (maiden) India 68/3 (539 more runs req)
Mohammad Asif 7-1-25-2 - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 4* (7b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 26* (41b 5x4)
another very tidy over from Asif, it's a maiden
15.1 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, that sits up a touch, Ganguly waits on the ball and punches
well through cover
15.2 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, one run
15.3 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length and on
the stumps, turned to square-leg
15.4 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, full and straight, driven
through the leg side towards midwicket
15.5 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and outside
the off stump, punched off the back foot to cover
15.6 Abdul Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper to end the over
End of over 16 (5 runs) India 73/3 (534 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 4-0-16-0 - University End
SC Ganguly 9* (9b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 26* (45b 5x4)
16.1 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, one run, full and on the pads, worked
down to fine-leg for a single
16.2 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, no run, full and very straight, driven
to mid-on, no chance for a single
16.3 Mohammad Asif to Tendulkar, OUT: short of a length and on the off,
Sachin Tendulkar shapes to defend, the ball keeps low and slips
under bat, off stumps is pegged back! Big wicket for Pakistan but
that is unlucky for Tendulkar who was batting well
India 74/4, Partnership of 11
SR Tendulkar b Mohammad Asif 26 (47b 5x4 0x6)
SC Ganguly 10* (10b 2x4) Mohammad Asif 7.3-1-26-3
Yuvraj Singh is the new batsman
16.4 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a length and
outside the off stump, left alone to the keeper
16.5 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, fuller and on the off, driven
back down the ground with some authority, that is a good way to
get off the mark!
16.6 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, seaming away after pitching, played at and
missed, through to the keeper
End of over 17 (5 runs) India 78/4 (529 more runs req)
Mohammad Asif 8-1-30-3 - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 10* (10b 2x4) Yuvraj Singh 4* (3b 1x4)
17.1 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Ganguly goes back and cuts well through point for a boundary!
17.2 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, fuller and on the off, Ganguly
comes confidently forward and defends to cover
17.3 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off stump, Ganguly opens the face of the bat and runs the ball
down to the third-man fence
17.4 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, full and outside the off, this one
does not bounce too much either, left alone to the keeper
17.5 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, another one short of a good length
and outside the off stump, left alone to the keeper once more
17.6 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, full and on the off, driven well
but straight to the man at mid-on
End of over 18 (8 runs) India 86/4 (521 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 5-0-24-0 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 4* (3b 1x4) SC Ganguly 18* (16b 4x4)
18.1 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just short of a good length
and on the off, defended to the leg side
18.2 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, Yuvraj leaves it alone, that could be a dangerous
ploy with Asif seaming the ball around a bit
18.3 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller and outside the off
stump, left well alone to the keeper
18.4 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, one run, on the pads, fullish,
worked down to fine-leg for a single
18.5 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
coming in a touch, Ganguly goes forward to defend, hit on the pad,
that is missing off though
18.6 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, short one banged in, Ganguly
ducks under it
End of over 19 (1 run) India 87/4 (520 more runs req)
Mohammad Asif 9-1-31-3 - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 5* (7b 1x4) SC Ganguly 18* (18b 4x4)
19.1 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and on
the stumps, defended to the leg side
19.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, pushed at outside the off, off
the edge down through the slips cordon
19.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, fullish and outside the off,
driven confidently on the rise through cover-point for a boundary!
19.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller and on the off,
punched to wide mid off
19.5 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, fullish and on the stumps,
Yuvraj gets perfectly behind the line, presents the full face and
plays a sensational straight drive for four!
19.6 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, full and on the stumps,
defended to the leg side
End of over 20 (12 runs) India 99/4 (508 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 6-0-36-0 - University End
SC Ganguly 18* (18b 4x4) Yuvraj Singh 17* (13b 4x4)
20.1 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, fullish and on the off from round
the stumps, defended to cover
20.2 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, one run, short one banged in, Ganguly
pulls but is well in control and the ball goes down to deep
backward square-leg
20.3 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a good length and
outside the off, punched to cover for a single
20.4 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, short one banged in, this time
Ganguly ducks under the ball without any thought of playig it
20.5 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, one run
20.6 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short of a length and on the
off, Yuvraj stands tall and punches with power through long off!
that is a great piece of timing.
End of over 21 (7 runs) India 106/4 (501 more runs req)
Mohammad Asif 10-1-38-3 - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 20* (22b 4x4) Yuvraj Singh 22* (15b 5x4)
21.1 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, good-length ball on the off,
driven towards cover for a single
21.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, just short of a length and
outside the off, Yuvraj stands tall and plays a piercing cover
drive. That is well played
21.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a length and on the
stumps, punched to the on side
21.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a length and outside
the off, Yuvraj goes back and defends
21.5 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, another short one banged in,
Yuvraj takes evasive action, ducking under that
21.6 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short one just outside the off,
Yuvraj picks the length up early and pulls powerfully through
midwicket
End of over 22 (9 runs) India 115/4 (492 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 7-0-45-0 - University End
SC Ganguly 21* (23b 4x4) Yuvraj Singh 30* (20b 7x4)
22.1 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, one run, eased through cover for a single
22.2 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and on the off
stump, driven back down the pitch to the bowler
22.3 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a length and
outside the off, angling away, left alone to the keeper
22.4 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run
22.5 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, slower ball, ends up as a low
full toss on the pads, Yuvraj picks it and flicks effortlessly
through midwicket
22.6 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, full and outside the off,
driven inside out to cover
End of over 23 (5 runs) India 120/4 (487 more runs req)
Mohammad Asif 11-1-43-3 - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 22* (24b 4x4) Yuvraj Singh 34* (25b 8x4)
Danish Kaneria gets a bowl in the match
23.1 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, no run, low full toss outside the off,
driven to cover
23.2 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
again a good ball to hit but Ganguly only drives to cover
23.3 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, no run, flatter and on the off, defended
back down the pitch
23.4 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, no run, fullish and outside the off,
pushed to mid off, the timing is not great
23.5 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, no run, fuller and on the stumps, driven
back to the bowler
23.6 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, (noball) no run
23.6 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, no run, fullish and on the stumps,
defended carefully to the off side
End of over 24 (1 run) India 121/4 (486 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 1-0-1-0 (1nb) - University End
Yuvraj Singh 34* (25b 8x4) SC Ganguly 22* (31b 4x4)
24.1 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run
24.2 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and outside the off
stump, driven to cover-point
24.3 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short one outside the off,
Yuvraj sees it early and pulls in front of square. powerful shot
that
24.4 Mohammad Asif to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a length and on
the stumps, worked to the leg side
24.5 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run
24.6 Mohammad Asif to Ganguly, no run, fullish and on the off stump,
defended carefully back down the pitch
End of over 25 (5 runs) India 126/4 (481 more runs req)
Mohammad Asif 12-1-48-3 - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 39* (29b 9x4) SC Ganguly 22* (33b 4x4)
25.1 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, tossed up, defended to the
off side.
25.2 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, driven to the extra-cover
fence.
25.3 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run
25.4 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, one run, pushed to mid-off
25.5 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, no run, driven back
25.6 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, no run, defended to silly-point.
End of over 26 (5 runs) India 131/4 (476 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 2-0-6-0 (1nb) - University End
Yuvraj Singh 44* (33b 10x4) SC Ganguly 22* (35b 4x4)
26.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, one run, full and on the pads,
worked down to the fielder at deep backward square-leg for a
single
26.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, Ganguly goes back to defend, off the outside edge past the
slips cordon for a boundary
26.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, full and outside the off, quite
quick, slanting away from the bat, left alone to the keeper
26.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, one run, short of a length and on the
off, defended down towards cover for a single
26.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and outside the off,
slanting away, Yuvraj feels for it and misses
26.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a length and on the
pads, defended to the leg side
End of over 27 (6 runs) India 137/4 (470 more runs req)
Shoaib Akhtar 6-1-33-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 27* (38b 5x4) Yuvraj Singh 45* (36b 10x4)
27.1 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, FOUR, tossed up and on the stumps,
driven well through midwicket, that is a good shot from Ganguly
who is batting confidently here
27.2 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, one run, fullish and on the pads, worked
round the corner to deep backward square-leg
27.3 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run
27.4 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, tossed up and outside the
off, driven to mid-on
27.5 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, tossed up and on the off,
yuvraj uses his feet and heaves to on, Salman Butt mistimes his
jump and the catch goes abegging, the ball races away to the fence
27.6 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, tossed up and on the off,
spinning in, defended to the leg side
End of over 28 (9 runs) India 146/4 (461 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 3-0-15-0 (1nb) - University End
SC Ganguly 32* (40b 6x4) Yuvraj Singh 49* (40b 11x4)
28.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, one run, good length delivery angling
across Ganguly, Ganguly gets behind it opens the face of the bat
and runs it backward of point for a single
28.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, good length ball from
Akhtar, Yuvraj Singh plays it with soft hands, between point and
cover, looks for the single that will take him to fifty, but
Ganguly turns down the run
28.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, quick delivery from Akhtar,
150 kmph, angling across Yuvraj Singh, Yuvraj fishes at it outside
the off and is beaten
28.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, beatury from Shoaib, full
and quick from Akhtar, draws Yuvraj into the shot, the angle takes
the outside edge but doesnt carry to the man at second slip
28.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, back of a length delivery
from shoaib, Yuvraj picks the length, stays on the backfoot and
defends with a straight bat, ball hitting the middle of the bat on
that occasion
28.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, fifty!, good length ball
on the stumps, Yuvraj closes the face of the bat and tries to play
it away to the onside, ball takes the leading edge and rolls away
through cover, take two runs that takes him to his fourth test
fifty
End of over 29 (3 runs) India 149/4 (458 more runs req)
Shoaib Akhtar 7-1-36-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 33* (41b 6x4) Yuvraj Singh 51* (45b 11x4)
29.1 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, no run, full delivery outside off from
Kaneria, Ganguly covers the line well and plays it away to mid-on
29.2 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, no run, full delivery again, Ganguly
comes forward and defends, ball goes onto the pads and then makes
contact with the bat
29.3 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, one run, full and outside off, Ganguly
comes forward and pushes it to the off-side, that single will
bring up 150 for India
29.4 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, top spinner from Kaneria,
beautifully bowled, Yuvraj comes forward and defends, ball takes
the outside edge of the bat, but falls short of the man at slip
29.5 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run
29.6 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, quicker delivery from
Kaneria, just short of a length, Yuvraj goes onto the backfoot and
drives it through cover for two runs
End of over 30 (3 runs) India 152/4 (455 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 4-0-18-0 (1nb) - University End
SC Ganguly 34* (44b 6x4) Yuvraj Singh 53* (48b 11x4)
30.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, full and on the off, driven back
down the pitch to the bowler
30.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, full and outside the off, driven
to cover
30.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, full and outside the off, driven
down to mid off
30.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, defended to cover
30.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Ganguly, one run
30.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a length and
outside the off, driven to mid off
End of over 31 (1 run) India 153/4 (454 more runs req)
Shoaib Akhtar 8-1-37-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 35* (49b 6x4) Yuvraj Singh 53* (49b 11x4)
31.1 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, no run, full and outside the off stump,
padded away towards cover
31.2 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, no run, tossed up and outside the off
stump, Ganguly comes across and pads towards silly mid off
31.3 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, one run, tossed up and outside the off,
Ganguly fetches that from outside off and sweeps down to deep
backward square-leg
31.4 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller and on the off, a
touch slower, Yuvraj defends back down te pitch
31.5 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short of a length and outside
the off, cut away, but that's not entirely convincing, off the
edge down to the third-man fence
31.6 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, one run
End of over 32 (6 runs) India 159/4 (448 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 5-0-24-0 (1nb) - University End
Yuvraj Singh 58* (52b 12x4) SC Ganguly 36* (52b 6x4)
Shahid Afridi comes on to bowl
32.1 Shahid Afridi to Yuvraj Singh, no run, full and on the off, driven
well to mid-on
32.2 Shahid Afridi to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, punched to the leg side
32.3 Shahid Afridi to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller and on the pads,
driven uppishly to the leg side
32.4 Shahid Afridi to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and on the off
stump, defended carefully back down the pitch
32.5 Shahid Afridi to Yuvraj Singh, one run, quicker and flatter outside
the off stump, defended down towards gully for a single
32.6 Shahid Afridi to Ganguly, no run, fullish and on the off, driven
down to mid-on
End of over 33 (1 run) India 160/4 (447 more runs req)
Shahid Afridi 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 59* (57b 12x4) SC Ganguly 36* (53b 6x4)
33.1 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and outside the
off, tossed up, padded away
33.2 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and on the stumps,
defended down to the leg side with a straight bat
33.3 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, floated in on the stumps,
that wobbles through the air, defended, inside edge down twards
fine-leg
33.4 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run
33.5 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, tossed up and on the
stumps, Yuvraj comes forward and defends, the ball goes off the
edge and just bobs down the pitch. There are close-in catchers and
they will be interested in that
33.6 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, one run, on the pads and turning a
fair bit, dabbed down to fine-leg
End of over 34 (1 run) India 161/4 (446 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 6-0-25-0 (1nb) - University End
Yuvraj Singh 60* (63b 12x4) SC Ganguly 36* (53b 6x4)
34.1 Shahid Afridi to Yuvraj Singh, no run, driven to mid-on
34.2 Shahid Afridi to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, tossed up and just enough
width outside off for Yuvraj to free his arms and drive
magnificently through cover
34.3 Shahid Afridi to Yuvraj Singh, bye: two runs
34.4 Shahid Afridi to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short of a length and outside
the off stumps, Yuvraj goes back and cuts very well through cover-
point!
34.5 Shahid Afridi to Yuvraj Singh, one run, eased down to deep backward
square-leg for a single
34.6 Shahid Afridi to Ganguly, no run, fullish and outside the off,
angled down to gully
End of over 35 (11 runs) India 172/4 (435 more runs req)
Shahid Afridi 2-0-10-0 - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 69* (68b 14x4) SC Ganguly 36* (54b 6x4)
35.1 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, defended down towards gully
35.2 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, one run, tossed up and outside the
off, driven through the off side
35.3 Danish Kaneria to Ganguly, one run, flighted and on the off stump,
swept down towards deep backward square-leg for a single
35.4 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, defended carefully back down the pitch
35.5 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, full and outside the off,
quite slow, defended back to the off side
35.6 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, (noball) two runs, tossed up and on
the off, eased through mid-on for a couple
35.6 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, full and on the off,
defended towards gully
End of over 36 (5 runs) India 177/4 (430 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 7-0-30-0 (2nb) - University End
SC Ganguly 37* (55b 6x4) Yuvraj Singh 72* (74b 14x4)
With that it is time for the tea break on the fourth day
We'll be back with all the action in about 20 minutes at 1500
Pakistan time/1530 India time
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Match State: Tea - Day 4
Welcome back to the final session of play
Abdul Razzaq is the new bowler
36.1 Abdul Razzaq to Ganguly, OUT: just short of a driving length, on
the stumps, Ganguly plays and misses, the ball hits the pad, that
is plumb in front of the stumps and Ganguly is dead in the water
as Daryl Harper's finger goes up!
India 177/5, Partnership of 103
SC Ganguly lbw b Abdul Razzaq 37 (56b 6x4 0x6)
Yuvraj Singh 72* (74b 14x4) Abdul Razzaq 7.1-0-45-1
Just as a good partnership was building Razzaq has struck a vital
blow, first ball after the tea break
36.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, just short of a driving length and
on the off, defended to the off side with a straight bat
36.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run
36.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, FOUR, short ball banged in, Dhoni goes back
and pulls well to the long-leg boundary
36.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid
off
36.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, defended to the leg side
End of over 37 (4 runs) India 181/5 (426 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 8-0-49-1 - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 72* (74b 14x4) MS Dhoni 4* (5b 1x4)
37.1 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, one run, tossed up and outside the
off, driven well to mid off for a single
37.2 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, fullish and outside the off,
driven at silly mid off
37.3 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, googly, on the stumps, sharp turn,
big inside edge saves Dhoni from the lbw
37.4 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, one run
37.5 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, tossed up and on the off,
defended to the leg side
37.6 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, well flighted and outside
the off stump, spinning in nicely, Yuvraj goes back and defends to
leg
End of over 38 (2 runs) India 183/5 (424 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 8-0-32-0 (2nb) - University End
MS Dhoni 5* (8b 1x4) Yuvraj Singh 73* (77b 14x4)
38.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, cut down to point where the ball is well fielded by a
diving Faisal Iqbal
38.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, FOUR, short of a length and enough width
outside the off stump for Dhoni to free his arms and cut in front
of square
38.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run
38.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, fullish and on the off, driven to
cover
38.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run
38.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run
End of over 39 (4 runs) India 187/5 (420 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 9-0-53-1 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 73* (77b 14x4) MS Dhoni 9* (14b 2x4)
39.1 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, tossed up and outside the
off, driven uppishly over short leg, that was streaky
39.2 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, tossed up and outside the
off, defended carefully
39.3 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, (noball) one run, full and outside
the off, googly, defended edgily to the off side
39.3 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, googly on the off, coming in,
defended towards cover
39.4 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, full and on the pads, defended
back down the pitch to the bowler
39.5 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, short and a bit of width, plenty
of turn, Dhoni cuts and cuts hard, missed, appeal for the catch
behind, turned down
39.6 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, googly but slipping down leg,
flick played and missed, through to the keeper
End of over 40 (2 runs) India 189/5 (418 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 9-0-34-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 74* (80b 14x4) MS Dhoni 9* (18b 2x4)
40.1 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run
40.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, punched towards mid off
40.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, short of a driving length and on the
stuimps, played back down the pitch to the bowler
40.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, one run
40.5 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and on the stumps,
driven back down the pitch to the man at mid-on
40.6 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short one banged in, Yuvraj
pulls but it's uppish, lands in front of the sweeper on the leg-
side fence
End of over 41 (3 runs) India 192/5 (415 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 10-0-56-1 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 76* (83b 14x4) MS Dhoni 10* (21b 2x4)
41.1 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, down the pitch and a big
hit to the on isde, off the inside edge ontpo pad, towards Younis
Khan at silly mid off, almost caught, that was risky
41.2 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run
41.3 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, one run, flatter and down the leg
side, flicked down to deep backward square-leg
41.4 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
off, cut away with brutish power to the point fence
41.5 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length and outside
the off, driven to cover off the back foot
41.6 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run
End of over 42 (5 runs) India 197/5 (410 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 10-0-39-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 77* (86b 14x4) MS Dhoni 14* (24b 3x4)
42.1 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and outside the off,
a bit of movement away, played at and missed, past the outside
edge to the keeper
42.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
42.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a driving length and
on the off, driven off the back foot to cover
42.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run
42.5 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short one banged in, Yuvraj
goes for the pull, there's a man out in the deep, perfectly set
trap, Faisal Iqbal spills the straightforward catch! Yuvraj Singh
gets a let off
42.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, bouncer banged in, left alone
End of over 43 (1 run) India 198/5 (409 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 11-0-57-1 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 78* (91b 14x4) MS Dhoni 14* (25b 3x4)
43.1 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, tossed up and outside the off
stump, driven firmly back past Kaneria to the long off fence!
43.2 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, full and outside the off,
driven awkwardly to mid-on
43.3 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run
43.4 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, well flighted and on the
off, googly, defended down the pitch
43.5 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, big legbreak, spinning in,
defended back down the pitch
43.6 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run
End of over 44 (4 runs) India 202/5 (405 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 11-0-43-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
MS Dhoni 14* (25b 3x4) Yuvraj Singh 82* (97b 15x4)
44.1 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, driven to cover
44.2 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run
44.3 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, short of a length and on the off,
punched to cover
44.4 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run
44.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, short of a length and on the stumps,
Dhoni chops back down the pitch
44.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off
stump, Dhoni goes back and cuts that powerfully to the point fence
End of over 45 (4 runs) India 206/5 (401 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 12-0-61-1 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 82* (97b 15x4) MS Dhoni 18* (31b 4x4)
45.1 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, tossed up and outside the
off, big ripping legbreak, awkwardly defended, of the pad to the
off side
45.2 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller, slower, tossed up a
touch, defended back down the pitch
45.3 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, once again quite full and
on the off, defended carefully
45.4 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, one run, googly outside the off, a
bit of turn away but it is short enough for Yuvraj to go back and
cut
45.5 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run
45.6 Danish Kaneria to Dhoni, no run, tossed up and on the off, driven
back to the bowler
End of over 46 (1 run) India 207/5 (400 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 12-0-44-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 83* (101b 15x4) MS Dhoni 18* (33b 4x4)
46.1 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, good-length ball on the off,
defended back down the pitch
46.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and outside the off,
slanting away, left alone to the keeper
46.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a length and on the
off, driven back down the pitch to the off side
46.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a length and
outside the off, flashed through cover-point
46.5 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, no run, short of a good length and on the
stumps, defended back down the pitch
46.6 Abdul Razzaq to Dhoni, OUT: short of a good length, a bit of
movement away after pitching, could have been the little
legcutter, Dhoni plays a back-foot punch without moving his feet,
edged to Imran Farhat who takes a simple catch at second slip!
India 208/6, Partnership of 31
MS Dhoni c Imran Farhat b Abdul Razzaq 18 (35b 4x4 0x6)
End of over 47 (1 run) India 208/6 (399 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 13-0-62-2 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 84* (105b 15x4)
47.1 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and on the off, a
bit of turn in, defended to the leg side
47.2 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, slightly shorter this time,
outside the off, Yuvraj rocks back and cuts superbly to the third-
man fence
47.3 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller and on the off
stump, defended back down the pitch
47.4 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run
47.5 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, tossed up and on the off,
whipped to the leg side
47.6 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fullish and outside the
off, driven to cover
End of over 48 (4 runs) India 212/6 (395 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 13-0-48-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
IK Pathan 0* (0b) Yuvraj Singh 88* (111b 16x4)
48.1 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, FOUR, fullish and outside the off, driven
wide of Shoaib Akhtar at mid off for a boundary to get off the
mark
48.2 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, eased to mid off
48.3 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, punched to cover
48.4 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, short of a length and outside the
off stump, left alone to the keeper
48.5 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, no run, fullish and on the off, eased to
mid off
48.6 Abdul Razzaq to Pathan, OUT: short of a length, just outside the
off, Pathan goes back to defend, the ball gets a bit big on him,
kisses the outside edge and goes to Faisal Iqbal at gully!
India 216/7, Partnership of 8
IK Pathan c Faisal Iqbal b Abdul Razzaq 4 (6b 1x4 0x6)
End of over 49 (4 runs) India 216/7 (391 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 14-0-66-3 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 88* (111b 16x4)
Impressive stuff from Abdul Razzaq here. He certainly has played
his role well in this match.
49.1 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, fullish and on the pads,
flicked down to fine-leg, Abdul Razzaq misfields at long-leg and
lets the four go
49.2 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, one run, fullish and on the off,
driven to the leg side
49.3 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, no run, fullish and outside the off,
driven to cover
49.4 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, FOUR, tossed up and outside the off,
Kumble drives well, finding the gap through the off side
49.5 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, one run, played down to fine-leg for a
single
49.6 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short of a length and
outside the off, driven towards point for a single
End of over 50 (11 runs) India 227/7 (380 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 14-0-59-0 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 94* (114b 17x4) A Kumble 5* (3b 1x4)
50.1 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, short of a length and
outside the off, driven through cover for a couple that takes
Yuvraj to 96
50.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short of a good length and
outside the off, defended back down the pitch
50.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just short of a driving
length and on the off, back-foot punch to mid off
50.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, short one banged in, Yuvraj
plays the pull and misses, he's early on the shot, hit just below
the chest, that is a painful blow
50.5 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run, again short, this time
Yuvraj gets some bat on the pull down to long leg
50.6 Abdul Razzaq to Kumble, no run, full and on the off, driven towards
mid-off
End of over 51 (3 runs) India 230/7 (377 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 15-0-69-3 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 97* (119b 17x4) A Kumble 5* (4b 1x4)
51.1 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, full and outside the off,
defended to cover
51.2 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short a bit of turn, cut
played, off the edge just past slip! That was dangerous!
51.3 Danish Kaneria to Kumble, OUT: tossed up legbreak outside the off,
Kumble flashes at it, off the outside edge, Imran Farhat dives to
his right and takes a great catch as the ball is about to pass
him!
India 231/8, Partnership of 15
A Kumble c Imran Farhat b Danish Kaneria 5 (5b 1x4 0x6)
Yuvraj Singh 98* (121b 17x4) Danish Kaneria 14.3-0-60-1 (3nb)
51.4 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
well
51.5 Danish Kaneria to Khan, FOUR, again full and this time its wide
outside the off stump, Khan drives well and finds the gap between
the cover fielders
51.6 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, well bowled googly, khan was
clueless, ball clips the pad and rolls away behind the stumps,
loud confident appeal for lbw turned down, good decision by umpire
Taufel
End of over 52 (5 runs) India 235/8 (372 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 15-0-64-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 98* (121b 17x4) Z Khan 4* (3b 1x4)
52.1 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, nippy delivery on the middle
and off stump line, Yuvraj hurries on and punches it down to mid-
off
52.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run, short one banged in, awkward
pull played to the on side for a single that takes Yuvraj to 99
52.3 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, Zaheer drives at it, outside edge but falls short
of Younis Khan
52.4 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, no run, short of a good length and on the
off, defended to the leg side
52.5 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, no run
52.6 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, no run, fullish and on the off, edged down to
gully
End of over 53 (1 run) India 236/8 (371 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 16-0-70-3 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 99* (123b 17x4) Z Khan 4* (7b 1x4)
And that's a break for drinks
Match State: Drinks
53.1 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, well flighted and outside
the off, from round the stumps, googly, played at and missed
53.2 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, flat and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch
53.3 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, one run, flatter and on the pads,
worked through square-leg for a single that takes Yuvraj to his
second Test hundred!
53.4 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, full and outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
53.5 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, full an down the leg side, padded
away
53.6 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run, full and outside the off, eased
inside out to cover
End of over 54 (1 run) India 237/8 (370 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 16-0-65-1 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 100* (126b 17x4) Z Khan 4* (10b 1x4)
54.1 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, SIX, short one outside the off,
Yuvraj goes for the pull, he goes for it hard and that is a big
six over long-leg!
54.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, just short of a good length
and on the off, punched off the back foot to mid off
54.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, fuller and on the off, driven
to mid-on
54.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run
54.5 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, no run
54.6 Abdul Razzaq to Khan, two runs
End of over 55 (9 runs) India 246/8 (361 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 17-0-79-3 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 107* (130b 17x4 1x6) Z Khan 6* (12b 1x4)
55.1 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, one run
55.2 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run
55.3 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run
55.4 Danish Kaneria to Khan, FOUR, well flighted and outside the off,
poked past slip for a boundary to third-man
55.5 Danish Kaneria to Khan, no run
55.6 Danish Kaneria to Khan, OUT: tossed up and outside the off, looks
inviting enough for Zaheer but it's the googly and Zaheer can only
chop the ball back onto his stumps via pad! Nine down now,
Pakistan need just one more wicket to seal the game and the
series!
India 251/9, Partnership of 20
Z Khan b Danish Kaneria 10 (17b 2x4 0x6)
End of over 56 (5 runs) India 251/9 (356 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 17-0-70-2 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 108* (131b 17x4 1x6)
56.1 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, just short of a length and
on the pads, worked through the on side for a couple
56.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, two runs, short one banged in, pulled
wide of midwicket for two more
56.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run
56.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, one run, full and outside the off,
eased wide of mid off for a single
56.5 Abdul Razzaq to Singh, no run, fullish and on the off, angling in a
touch, defended carefully to the off side
56.6 Abdul Razzaq to Singh, no run, full and down the leg side, flick
played and missed, hit on the pad
End of over 57 (5 runs) India 256/9 (351 more runs req)
Abdul Razzaq 18-0-84-3 - University End
Yuvraj Singh 113* (135b 17x4 1x6) RP Singh 0* (2b)
57.1 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run
57.2 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run, flat and on the pads, eased
through square-leg, Yuvraj turns down the single
57.3 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, no run
57.4 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, tossed up and on the off,
eased over Kaneria's head, that is a good shot
57.5 Danish Kaneria to Yuvraj Singh, one run, on the pads, worked
through the leg side for a single
57.6 Danish Kaneria to Singh, no run, googly on the off, spinning in a
touch, played at and missed, hit on the pad
End of over 58 (5 runs) India 261/9 (346 more runs req)
Danish Kaneria 18-0-75-2 (3nb) - Pavilion End
Yuvraj Singh 118* (140b 18x4 1x6) RP Singh 0* (3b)
58.1 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run
58.2 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, FOUR, short one again, that is a
glorious pull shot that races away to the fence beating all the
fielders on the fence on the leg side
58.3 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, no run, eased down to deep mid-on
58.4 Abdul Razzaq to Yuvraj Singh, OUT: another short one, Yuvraj goes
for the pull, he's early on the shot as the ball does not bounce
as much as expected, off the edge and it pops up towards the
keeper who takes a good catch!
India 265/10, Partnership of 14
Yuvraj Singh c Kamran Akmal b Abdul Razzaq 122 (144b 19x4 1x6)
RP Singh 0* (3b) Abdul Razzaq 18.4-0-88-4
And that is that! Pakistan have played a superb match to beat India
by 341 runs to take this series 1-0! That was a great effort after
India won the toss and rattled Pakistan!
It has been an allround effort with various players chipping in at
key stages. A total team effort and an important win for Pakistan
at home!
India will be deeply disappointed but Pakistan played superbly in
this match to come back from 39 for 6 to bowl India out cheaply,
then bat very well and cap it off with a good bowling performance
The players are mingling near the dressingrooms, congratulations
all round for the Pakistan team from the Indian team
We'll bring you the news from the post-match presentation ceremony
as it happens.
At the moment, though, the Pakistan team are in their dressingroom
celebrating a massive win!
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The presentation ceremony is getting under way
The Man of the Match is Kamran Akmal for his invaluable century in
the first innings that bailed Pakistan out under a pressure-cooker
situation
The Man of the Series award goes to Younis Khan who made 553 runs
at an average of 110.6
`'They played very good cricket,' Rahul Dravid says, 'Akmal-Razzaq
partnership in the first innings set them up. We probably would
have hoped to get more assistance from the pitch in the second
innings but credit to them for batting really well.'
Inzamam-ul-Haq holds aloft the trophy for a second, celebrating the
series win before handing over the trophy to his team!
`'It's a team game and the boys did a very good job,' says Inzamam-
ul-Haq 'To come back from 39 for 6 they really showed their
character. I'm very, very happy with the performance of the team.'
With that we come to the end of the coverage of this Test series
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