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2nd Match: Australia v ICC World XI at Melbourne (DS), 7 Oct 2005
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Match State: Match start scheduled for 14.15 Local Time (04.15 GMT)
Hello and welcome to coverage of the second one-dayer of this Super
Series
News is that Ricky Ponting has won the toss and chosen to bat
The game is about to get under way
0.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Gilchrist, no run, quick one, left alone, the ball
flies through to the keeper
0.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Gilchrist, no run
0.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Gilchrist, no run, short of a length and again
pacy, rapped on the pad
0.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Gilchrist, legbye: one run, off the pads and
Australia are under way, even if it is via a leg-bye
0.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Katich, no run
0.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Katich, no run
End of over 1 (1 run, maiden) Australia 1/0 (RR: 1.00)
Shoaib Akhtar 1-1-0-0
AC Gilchrist 0* (4b) SM Katich 0* (2b)
1.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, one run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, clipped to the leg side for a single
1.2 Pollock to Katich, no run
1.3 Pollock to Katich, one run
1.4 Pollock to Gilchrist, two runs
1.5 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run
1.6 Pollock to Gilchrist, two runs
End of over 2 (6 runs) Australia 7/0 (RR: 3.50)
SM Pollock 1-0-6-0 - Coventry End
SM Katich 1* (4b) AC Gilchrist 5* (8b)
2.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Katich, no run
2.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Katich, no run
2.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Katich, no run, low full-toss outside the off, on
the verge of being a beamer, defended to the leg side
2.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Katich, wide: no run, short and down the leg side,
left alone to the keeper, called a wide
2.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Katich, three runs, good length ball outside the
off, worked through point for three runs
2.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Gilchrist, FOUR, a bit too full and some width
outside the off, smashed past point for a boundary
2.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Gilchrist, two runs, good length ball outside off,
flashed at, off the edge down to third-man
End of over 3 (10 runs) Australia 17/0 (RR: 5.67)
Shoaib Akhtar 2-1-10-0 (1w) - Lockett End
SM Katich 4* (8b) AC Gilchrist 11* (10b 1x4)
3.1 Pollock to Katich, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off stump, left alone to the keeper
3.2 Pollock to Katich, no run, fullish this time and on the off, Katich
comes across nicely an defends towards off with a straight bat
3.3 Pollock to Katich, no run, full and on the off, defended watchfully
3.4 Pollock to Katich, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
once again Katich is careful in defence
3.5 Pollock to Katich, one run, fullish and on the stumps, worked to
the leg side for a single
3.6 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, short of a good length, on the off,
slanting away, good pace and carry, Gilchrist feels for it and is
beaten
End of over 4 (1 run) Australia 18/0 (RR: 4.50)
SM Pollock 2-0-7-0 - Coventry End
SM Katich 5* (13b) AC Gilchrist 11* (11b 1x4)
4.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Katich, one run, short of a good length and on the
off, played down to third-man for a single
4.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Gilchrist, one run, short one outside the off,
Gilchrist goes for the pull, off the under edge towards fine-leg
4.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Katich, no run, full and on the off, defended down
the pitch
4.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Katich, no run, good length ball outside the off,
driven well off the back foot, Pietersen dives and fields well at
point
4.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Katich, FOUR, short ball banged in, Katich plays
the pull, off the top edge and well over the keeper for a boundary
4.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Katich, one run, on the pads and short of a
length, Katich works the ball down to fine-leg for a single
End of over 5 (7 runs) Australia 25/0 (RR: 5.00)
Shoaib Akhtar 3-1-17-0 (1w) - Lockett End
SM Katich 11* (18b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 12* (12b 1x4)
5.1 Pollock to Katich, no run, full length ball, pushed to mid-on
5.2 Pollock to Katich, no run, angling down leg side, rapped on the
pads, Katich can't get it away
5.3 Pollock to Katich, no run, down the leg side again, brushes the
thigh pad on the way to the keeper, big appeal but the umpire is
unmoved
5.4 Pollock to Katich, no run, Pollock bowls wide of the off stump this
time, Katich goes for the flash but makes no contact
5.5 Pollock to Katich, no run, full length ball, punched straight to
mid-off
5.6 Pollock to Katich, one run, pushed to the covers and scampers a
single
End of over 6 (1 run) Australia 26/0 (RR: 4.33)
SM Pollock 3-0-8-0 - Coventry End
SM Katich 12* (24b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 12* (12b 1x4)
6.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Katich, no run, full and pacy, Katich pushes it
back to the bowler
6.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Katich, two runs, flicked to midwicket and
complete two runs after Sehwag misfields
6.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Katich, no run, fired down the leg side, padded
away to the on side
6.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Katich, one run, pushed to midwicket and hurries a
single, Sehwag attempts a direct hit but misses
6.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Gilchrist, no run, fast and full from Shoaib,
Gilchrist drives crisply, but straight to the fielder
6.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Gilchrist, no run, similar ball, similar shot, no
run again
End of over 7 (3 runs) Australia 29/0 (RR: 4.14)
Shoaib Akhtar 4-1-20-0 (1w) - Lockett End
SM Katich 15* (28b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 12* (14b 1x4)
7.1 Pollock to Katich, no run, full ball from Pollock, Katich pushes it
straight to mid-on
7.2 Pollock to Katich, one run, driven to the covers and get an easy
single
7.3 Pollock to Gilchrist, FOUR, slightly wide of the stumps, Gilchrist
cuts uppishly and Pietersen throws himself to the right, but the
ball races away to the square fence
7.4 Pollock to Gilchrist, FOUR, full and on the off stump, Gilchrist
paddle scoops it in the air to the vacant fine-leg fence
7.5 Pollock to Gilchrist, one run, driven wide of the mid-on fielder
and scampers a single
7.6 Pollock to Katich, no run
End of over 8 (10 runs) Australia 39/0 (RR: 4.88)
SM Pollock 4-0-18-0 - Coventry End
AC Gilchrist 21* (17b 3x4) SM Katich 16* (31b 1x4)
Flintoff comes into the attack and begins around the wicket to
Gilchrist right away
The Ashes rivalry continues
Can Gilchrist get the better of Flintoff this time?
Shoaib is off the ground and is getting treatment to his left leg
8.1 Flintoff to Gilchrist, FOUR, wide of the stumps, Gilchrist blazes
it with fury past the fielders, sensational start
8.2 Flintoff to Gilchrist, one run, shaping into the pads this time,
Gilchrist tucks it away for an easy single
8.3 Flintoff to Katich, no run, Flintoff comes over the wicket to
Katich, short of a length ball, pushed to the off side
8.4 Flintoff to Katich, one run
8.5 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, Flintoff stays over the wicket to
Gilchrist, full ball, slightly wide, Gilchrist goes for the mighty
heave but misses this time, Sangakkara surprised by the pace of
that one
8.6 Flintoff to Gilchrist, one run, good length ball, Gilchrist pushes
to the off side and scampers a single
End of over 9 (7 runs) Australia 46/0 (RR: 5.11)
A Flintoff 1-0-7-0 - Lockett End
AC Gilchrist 27* (21b 4x4) SM Katich 17* (33b 1x4)
9.1 Pollock to Gilchrist, no run, good length ball, Gilchrist can't get
his timing right
9.2 Pollock to Gilchrist, one run, pushed straight past the bowler for
an easy single
9.3 Pollock to Katich, no run, pushed to point
9.4 Pollock to Katich, no run, Katich comes down the track but can't
get the ball past the cover fielder
9.5 Pollock to Katich, two runs, full length ball, tucked to the
midwicket region and completes an easy two
9.6 Pollock to Katich, FOUR, full one outside off, Katich sweeps it
behind square for a superb boundary
End of over 10 (7 runs) Australia 53/0 (RR: 5.30)
SM Pollock 5-0-25-0 - Coventry End
AC Gilchrist 28* (23b 4x4) SM Katich 23* (37b 2x4)
The signal for a power play comes on. Pollock has chosen to take it
right away
10.1 Flintoff to Gilchrist, one run, short of a length and outside the
off, played just wide of point
10.2 Flintoff to Katich, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, flashed at and missed, through to the keeper
10.3 Flintoff to Katich, one run, full and on the pads, worked to the
leg side for a single
10.4 Flintoff to Gilchrist, FOUR, down the wicket, Gilchrist makes a bit
of room and flays that one through cover
10.5 Flintoff to Gilchrist, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, driven to cover, no chance of a run
10.6 Flintoff to Gilchrist, three runs, driven back past the bowler, the
timing is good but the outfield is rather slow and the ball pulls
up before the ropes
End of over 11 (9 runs) Australia 62/0 (RR: 5.64)
A Flintoff 2-0-16-0 - Lockett End
AC Gilchrist 36* (27b 5x4) SM Katich 24* (39b 2x4)
Muttiah Muralitharan comes into the attack early. That too from
Darrel Hair's end
Don't forget it was Hair who no-balled Murali for an illegal action
all those years ago
11.1 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, no run, tossed up and on the pads,
defended to the leg side
11.2 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, no run, flatter and on the pads, played
at and missed, rapped on the pad, shout for the lbw, turned down,
a bit of banter between Hair and Murali
11.3 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, no run, once again on the pads, played
at and missed, hit on the pad
11.4 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, no run, fullish and on the off, it is
the doosra again, padded away
11.5 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, one run, back of a length and on the
pads, worked through the leg side
11.6 Muralitharan to Katich, no run, full and on the off, defended down
the pitch
End of over 12 (1 run) Australia 63/0 (RR: 5.25)
M Muralitharan 1-0-1-0 - Coventry End
AC Gilchrist 37* (32b 5x4) SM Katich 24* (40b 2x4)
12.1 Flintoff to Gilchrist, three runs, down the pitch and dragged to
the on side, Gilchrist taking on Flintoff, the ball goes past
bowler and mid-on but won't reach the fence
12.2 Flintoff to Katich, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, chopped to point
12.3 Flintoff to Katich, two runs
12.4 Flintoff to Katich, two runs, on the pads and Katich can walk
across his stumps and work the ball down to fine-leg
12.5 Flintoff to Katich, no run, slightly short of a length and on the
pads, pull played and missed, hit on the pad
12.6 Flintoff to Katich, one run, fullish and wide of the stumps,
squeezed over gully down to third man
End of over 13 (8 runs) Australia 71/0 (RR: 5.46)
A Flintoff 3-0-24-0 - Lockett End
SM Katich 29* (45b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 40* (33b 5x4)
13.1 Muralitharan to Katich, no run, outside the off, pushed down to
short third-man
13.2 Muralitharan to Katich, one run, flat and on the pads, clipped to
the leg side for a single
13.3 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, no run
13.4 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, SIX, that's a mighty sweep, ball sails
over the square leg fence - top shot
13.5 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, no run
13.6 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, one run
End of over 14 (8 runs) Australia 79/0 (RR: 5.64)
M Muralitharan 2-0-9-0 - Coventry End
AC Gilchrist 47* (37b 5x4 1x6) SM Katich 30* (47b 2x4)
14.1 Flintoff to Gilchrist, (noball) three runs, driven down to the
long-off region
14.1 Flintoff to Katich, no run, pushed to mid-off
14.2 Flintoff to Katich, no run, punched away to the extra cover region,
solid shot but straight to the fielder there
14.3 Flintoff to Katich, no run, beaten outside the off stump, Katich
was looking to play it away on the leg side
14.4 Flintoff to Katich, two runs, pitched up outside the off stump,
forced away into the gap between the cover fielders
14.5 Flintoff to Katich, no run, pitched outside the off stump and
angling away further, Katich steps out and swings hard but fails
to make contact
14.6 Flintoff to Katich, three runs, another pitched up delivery outside
the off stump, this time Katich gets behind the line and punches
it down the track to the long-on region
End of over 15 (9 runs) Australia 88/0 (RR: 5.87)
A Flintoff 4-0-33-0 (1nb) - Lockett End
SM Katich 35* (53b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 50* (38b 5x4 1x6)
15.1 Muralitharan to Katich, no run
15.2 Muralitharan to Katich, no run, defended back down the pitch
15.3 Muralitharan to Katich, no run, full and on the off, pushed to
point
15.4 Muralitharan to Katich, one run, flat and on the pads, another
doosra, worked to short fine-leg for a single
15.5 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, no run, just short of a length and
outside the off, squeezed towards point
15.6 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, no run, quicker, flatter, on the stumps,
defended towards cover
End of over 16 (1 run) Australia 89/0 (RR: 5.56)
M Muralitharan 3-0-10-0 - Coventry End
SM Katich 36* (57b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 50* (40b 5x4 1x6)
Match State: Drinks
Vettori comes into the attack
16.1 Vettori to Katich, one run, flat and on the pads, worked to the leg
side for a quick single, Pietersen fields well and under-arms the
ball in, Sangakkara whips the bails off but Gilchrist is in
16.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, tossed up and on the off, played back
down the pitch
16.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, again very full and on the off,
jammed back to the bowler
16.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, just short of a good length and a
touch too straight, worked down to long on
16.5 Vettori to Katich, no run, fullish and on the off, nudged to the
leg side
16.6 Vettori to Katich, one run, full and on the pads, worked through
square leg with a turn of the wrists
End of over 17 (3 runs) Australia 92/0 (RR: 5.41)
DL Vettori 1-0-3-0 - Lockett End
SM Katich 38* (60b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 51* (43b 5x4 1x6)
17.1 Muralitharan to Katich, no run, flat and on the pads, defended to
the leg side
17.2 Muralitharan to Katich, two runs, full and outside the off, driven
inside out through cover for a couple
17.3 Muralitharan to Katich, no run, flat and on the off, pushed towards
cover
17.4 Muralitharan to Katich, two runs, tossed up and outside the off,
squeezed through cover for another couple
17.5 Muralitharan to Katich, no run, flat and on the pads, defensive
shot played and missed
17.6 Muralitharan to Katich, no run
End of over 18 (4 runs) Australia 96/0 (RR: 5.33)
M Muralitharan 4-0-14-0 - Coventry End
AC Gilchrist 51* (43b 5x4 1x6) SM Katich 42* (66b 2x4)
18.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, tossed up and on the stumps, driven
to the leg side
18.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, SIX, flat and on the off, Gilchrist spots it
early and slogs it into the stands over midwicket!
18.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, two runs
18.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, pushed wide of the man at mid-off
18.5 Vettori to Katich, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
chopped past point for a single
18.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, flat and on the stumps, played back
down the pitch
End of over 19 (10 runs) Australia 106/0 (RR: 5.58)
DL Vettori 2-0-13-0 - Lockett End
SM Katich 43* (67b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 60* (48b 5x4 2x6)
19.1 Muralitharan to Katich, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
towaqrds off
19.2 Muralitharan to Katich, FOUR, tossed up a bit more and on the off,
chipped well past the man at mid-on, there's no-one in the deep
and the ball runs away for four
19.3 Muralitharan to Katich, OUT: Doosra on the stumps, Katich plays for
the turn and is beaten, the ball spins back into him and breaks
the stumps. Murali comes back in style after being hit for a
boundary!
Australia 110/1, Partnership of 110
SM Katich b Muralitharan 47 (70b 3x4 0x6)
AC Gilchrist 60* (48b 5x4 2x6) M Muralitharan 4.3-0-18-1
19.4 Muralitharan to Ponting, no run, Ponting is the new batsman, he
defends the first one
19.5 Muralitharan to Ponting, no run, full and on the stumps, worked to
the leg side
19.6 Muralitharan to Ponting, no run, flat and on the pads, once again
Ponting defends carefully
End of over 20 (4 runs) Australia 110/1 (RR: 5.50)
M Muralitharan 5-0-18-1 - Coventry End
AC Gilchrist 60* (48b 5x4 2x6) RT Ponting 0* (3b)
Shoaib Akhtar comes back into the attack
20.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Gilchrist, FOUR, slightly short and on the stumps,
Gilchrist picks this one up and hits it to the midwicket fence
20.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Gilchrist, SIX, Big one! Gilchrist sees this very
early and pulls with power and authority. The ball goes well back
into the stands at midwicket
20.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Gilchrist, no run, fuller this time and on the
pads, clipped to midwicket
20.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Gilchrist, (noball) one run, short of a good
length and outside the off, played down towards point for a quick
single, no-ball called as well
20.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Ponting, FOUR, short ball, just outside the off,
Ponting is not shy and pulls well to get off the mark
20.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Ponting, no run, fuller this time and on the off,
punched back to the bowler
20.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Ponting, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
End of over 21 (16 runs) Australia 126/1 (RR: 6.00)
Shoaib Akhtar 5-1-36-0 (1w 1nb) - Lockett End
AC Gilchrist 71* (52b 6x4 3x6) RT Ponting 4* (6b 1x4)
21.1 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, SIX, Gilchrist goes for another one and
connects beautifully, down on knee and hammered over square-leg,
that is some shot, and well caught in the crowd!
21.2 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, one run
21.3 Muralitharan to Ponting, no run, flat and on the off, defended back
down the pitch
21.4 Muralitharan to Ponting, no run, outside the off, spinning in a
bit, defended
21.5 Muralitharan to Ponting, one run, fullish and on the stumps, lap
swept down towards fine leg
21.6 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
to off
End of over 22 (8 runs) Australia 134/1 (RR: 6.09)
M Muralitharan 6-0-26-1 - Coventry End
RT Ponting 5* (9b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 78* (55b 6x4 4x6)
Kallis now comes into the attack
22.1 Kallis to Ponting, FOUR, short ball first up, Ponting goes for the
pull but does not quite connect well, the ball goes off the top
edge but well over the man at short fine-leg for a boundary
22.2 Kallis to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, defended towards
the leg side
22.3 Kallis to Ponting, no run, full and on the off, defended back down
the pitch to the bowler
22.4 Kallis to Ponting, no run, slower ball outside the off, driven at,
off the edge to the leg side
22.5 Kallis to Ponting, three runs, fullish and a bit outside the off,
glorious cover drive but the outfield is slow and the ball won't
reach the boundary
22.6 Kallis to Gilchrist, two runs, slower ball on the pads, Gilchrist
picks it and flicks towards fine-leg
End of over 23 (9 runs) Australia 143/1 (RR: 6.22)
JH Kallis 1-0-9-0 - Lockett End
RT Ponting 12* (14b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 80* (56b 6x4 4x6)
23.1 Muralitharan to Ponting, no run, tossed up and on the off, defended
to the leg side
23.2 Muralitharan to Ponting, no run
23.3 Muralitharan to Ponting, one run, tossed up and on the off, worked
to the leg side
23.4 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, no run, flat and on the pads, played
down to fine-leg
23.5 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, no run
23.6 Muralitharan to Gilchrist, one run, short and on the pads, worked
through the on side
End of over 24 (2 runs) Australia 145/1 (RR: 6.04)
M Muralitharan 7-0-28-1 - Coventry End
AC Gilchrist 81* (58b 6x4 4x6) RT Ponting 13* (17b 2x4)
24.1 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
cut down towards point
24.2 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, fullish and outside the off, down the
pitch big swing and a miss
24.3 Kallis to Gilchrist, FOUR, fullish and on the off, once again
Gilchrist takes the aerial route, this time over mid-on for a
boundary
24.4 Kallis to Gilchrist, FOUR, down the pitch and BANG! creamed over
cover, Gilchrist racing along here
24.5 Kallis to Gilchrist, no run, very full and on the off, jammed down
to cover
24.6 Kallis to Gilchrist, three runs, good length ball on the off,
driven well but straight to Flintoff at cover, who somehow manages
to let the ball go straight through between his legs
End of over 25 (11 runs) Australia 156/1 (RR: 6.24)
JH Kallis 2-0-20-0 - Lockett End
AC Gilchrist 92* (64b 8x4 4x6) RT Ponting 13* (17b 2x4)
25.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, two runs, just short of a length and on the
off, punched off the back foot to long-on
25.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, two runs, back of a length and on the pads,
worked well down to long on for another brace
25.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, tossed up, fuller, and on the off,
driven back to Vettori
25.4 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, short this time and on the pads,
Gilchrist pulls well but there's a man out in the deep at
midwicket
25.5 Vettori to Ponting, one run, tossed up and on the pads, worked down
towards long-on
25.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, low full-toss on the pads, flicked
easily to fine-leg, Gilchrist moves to 98 and keeps the strike
End of over 26 (7 runs) Australia 163/1 (RR: 6.27)
DL Vettori 3-0-20-0 - Coventry End
AC Gilchrist 98* (69b 8x4 4x6) RT Ponting 14* (18b 2x4)
26.1 Sehwag to Gilchrist, one run, short of a length and on the off,
punched to short cover for a sharp single as Pietersen fields and
has a throw at the stumps. Close call if it hit!
26.2 Sehwag to Ponting, three runs, on the pads, played down to fine-leg
for three
Gilchrist on 99
26.3 Sehwag to Gilchrist, no run, back of a length and on the off,
defended to the leg side
26.4 Sehwag to Gilchrist, no run, short of a length and on the off this
time, driven to mid-off
26.5 Sehwag to Gilchrist, one run, pushed past the bowler to long off
and that is 100 for Gilchrist! and that is the fastest ODI hundred
in Australia beating the previous best - off 78 balls, jointly
held by Allan Border and Gilchrist!
26.6 Sehwag to Ponting, no run, defended to the leg side
End of over 27 (5 runs) Australia 168/1 (RR: 6.22)
V Sehwag 1-0-5-0 - Lockett End
AC Gilchrist 100* (73b 8x4 4x6) RT Ponting 17* (20b 2x4)
27.1 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, full and on the stumps, jammed to the
leg side
27.2 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, low full-toss on the pads, clipped to
midwicket
27.3 Vettori to Gilchrist, one run, once again quite full, driven well
to long on for a single
27.4 Vettori to Ponting, no run, well flighted to Ponting, on the
stumps, defended back down the pitch
27.5 Vettori to Ponting, one run, fullish and on the off, driven to
Pietersen at midwicket who misfields and allows the single
27.6 Vettori to Gilchrist, no run, very full and on the middle stump,
defended to the leg side
End of over 28 (2 runs) Australia 170/1 (RR: 6.07)
DL Vettori 4-0-22-0 - Coventry End
RT Ponting 18* (22b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 101* (77b 8x4 4x6)
28.1 Sehwag to Ponting, one run, tossed up and on the stumps, worked to
the leg side for a single
28.2 Sehwag to Gilchrist, two runs, short of a good length and outside
the off, pulled well to the left of Flintoff at long-on
28.3 Sehwag to Gilchrist, OUT: on the off, fullish, Gilchrist goes for a
big heave to the on side and misses, the off stump is pegged back.
Sehwag celebrates as Gilchrist departs after a fine innings
Australia 173/2, Partnership of 63
AC Gilchrist b Sehwag 103 (79b 8x4 4x6)
RT Ponting 19* (23b 2x4) V Sehwag 1.3-0-8-1
28.4 Sehwag to Martyn, no run, flat and on the pads, clipped to square-
leg
28.5 Sehwag to Martyn, FOUR, short and a bit of width, Martyn slashes,
the ball goes uppishly just wide of gully to the boundary
28.6 Sehwag to Martyn, no run, full and on the off, defended carefully
End of over 29 (7 runs) Australia 177/2 (RR: 6.10)
V Sehwag 2-0-12-1 - Lockett End
RT Ponting 19* (23b 2x4) DR Martyn 4* (3b 1x4)
29.1 Vettori to Ponting, one run
29.2 Vettori to Martyn, no run, flat and on the stumps, played back to
the bowler
29.3 Vettori to Martyn, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, played down towards short third man
29.4 Vettori to Martyn, no run, on the off and full, defended off the
back foot
29.5 Vettori to Martyn, FOUR, tossed up just a fraction more and Martyn
uses his feet well and lofts beautifully over midwicket
29.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run, down the leg side, sweep played and
missed
End of over 30 (5 runs) Australia 182/2 (RR: 6.07)
DL Vettori 5-0-27-0 - Coventry End
RT Ponting 20* (24b 2x4) DR Martyn 8* (8b 2x4)
30.1 Sehwag to Ponting, one run, outside the off and a touch full, down
the pitch and hit awkwardly to the leg side
30.2 Sehwag to Martyn, two runs, a bit of width outside the off and
Martyn has time to lean back and ease the ball past point
30.3 Sehwag to Martyn, two runs, tossed up a bit more and on the off,
eased down to long on for a brace
30.4 Sehwag to Martyn, one run, full and on the stumps, played down
towards long on
30.5 Sehwag to Ponting, one run, flatter and slipping down leg, worked
to fine-leg
30.6 Sehwag to Martyn, one run
End of over 31 (8 runs) Australia 190/2 (RR: 6.13)
V Sehwag 3-0-20-1 - Lockett End
DR Martyn 14* (12b 2x4) RT Ponting 22* (26b 2x4)
31.1 Vettori to Martyn, one run
31.2 Vettori to Ponting, no run, flat and down the leg side, swept to
short fine-leg
31.3 Vettori to Ponting, two runs, fullish and on the stumps, Ponting
tries to heave the ball to the leg side, the ball goes off the
edge and loops past the bowler but lands safely
31.4 Vettori to Ponting, no run, fuller and on the off, defended
carefully
31.5 Vettori to Ponting, one run, flat and a bit of width, cut past
point
31.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run, fuller and straighter, pushed back to
the bowler
End of over 32 (4 runs) Australia 194/2 (RR: 6.06)
DL Vettori 6-0-31-0 - Coventry End
RT Ponting 25* (30b 2x4) DR Martyn 15* (14b 2x4)
Pollock comes back into the attack
32.1 Pollock to Ponting, no run, good length ball on the off, defended
watchfully back down the pitch
32.2 Pollock to Ponting, one run, slightly short and Ponting goes for
the pull immediately, he rolls his wrists on that one and keeps it
down
32.3 Pollock to Martyn, no run, just short of a driving length and
outside the off, defended towards cover
32.4 Pollock to Martyn, one run, eased through cover for a single
32.5 Pollock to Ponting, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
worked to the leg side
32.6 Pollock to Ponting, one run, full and outside the off, driven at,
off the outside edge down to third man
End of over 33 (3 runs) Australia 197/2 (RR: 5.97)
SM Pollock 6-0-28-0 - Lockett End
RT Ponting 27* (34b 2x4) DR Martyn 16* (16b 2x4)
33.1 Vettori to Ponting, one run
33.2 Vettori to Martyn, FOUR, inside out and over extra cover, Martyn
loves that stroke and no-one in the world plays it better than him
33.3 Vettori to Martyn, one run, very quick single stolen as the ball is
played down to Dravid at point who runs in and fields
33.4 Vettori to Ponting, one run
33.5 Vettori to Martyn, one run, flat and on the pads, worked down
towards long-on for a single
33.6 Vettori to Ponting, no run, flatter and on the off, defended
End of over 34 (8 runs) Australia 205/2 (RR: 6.03)
DL Vettori 7-0-39-0 - Coventry End
DR Martyn 22* (19b 3x4) RT Ponting 29* (37b 2x4)
34.1 Pollock to Martyn, one run, a bit of width outside the off, cut
through cover
34.2 Pollock to Ponting, FOUR, slightly short and Ponting pounces on it,
pulling with ferocious power to the midwicket fence
34.3 Pollock to Ponting, one run, full this time, predictably so, driven
through cover
34.4 Pollock to Martyn, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
eased past point for a single
34.5 Pollock to Ponting, no run, full and on the stumps, driven back
down the pitch
34.6 Pollock to Ponting, one run, fullish and outside the off, Ponting
opens the face of the bat and runs the ball down to third man
End of over 35 (8 runs) Australia 213/2 (RR: 6.09)
SM Pollock 7-0-36-0 - Lockett End
RT Ponting 35* (41b 3x4) DR Martyn 24* (21b 3x4)
35.1 Muralitharan to Ponting, two runs, tossed up and drifting onto the
pads, swept past short fine-leg
35.2 Muralitharan to Ponting, one run, flatter this time, swept past
square-leg for a single
35.3 Muralitharan to Martyn, one run, flat and on the pads, worked to
fine-leg for a single
35.4 Muralitharan to Ponting, one run
35.5 Muralitharan to Martyn, no run, doosra on off, Martyn goes back and
defends
35.6 Muralitharan to Martyn, no run, fullish and on the off, again the
doosra, Martyn shapes to play to leg and the vall goess off the
edge towards third man
End of over 36 (5 runs) Australia 218/2 (RR: 6.06)
M Muralitharan 8-0-33-1 - Coventry End
RT Ponting 39* (44b 3x4) DR Martyn 25* (24b 3x4)
36.1 Pollock to Ponting, one run
36.2 Pollock to Martyn, legbye: one run, flat and on the pads, flick
played and missed, off the pads to the leg side
36.3 Pollock to Ponting, one run, full and on the off, eased past mid-on
for a single
36.4 Pollock to Martyn, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
eased off the back foot through cover
36.5 Pollock to Ponting, one run
36.6 Pollock to Martyn, no run, fullish and on the pads, worked to the
leg side
End of over 37 (5 runs) Australia 223/2 (RR: 6.03)
SM Pollock 8-0-40-0 - Lockett End
RT Ponting 42* (47b 3x4) DR Martyn 26* (27b 3x4)
37.1 Muralitharan to Ponting, three runs, just short of a length and
outside the off, Ponting leans back and cuts well
37.2 Muralitharan to Martyn, one run, eased through the leg side for a
single
37.3 Muralitharan to Ponting, one run
37.4 Muralitharan to Martyn, two runs
37.5 Muralitharan to Martyn, one run
37.6 Muralitharan to Ponting, no run
End of over 38 (8 runs) Australia 231/2 (RR: 6.08)
M Muralitharan 9-0-41-1 - Coventry End
DR Martyn 30* (30b 3x4) RT Ponting 46* (50b 3x4)
38.1 Vettori to Ponting, no run
38.2 Vettori to Ponting, two runs
38.3 Vettori to Ponting, one run
38.4 Vettori to Martyn, one run
38.5 Vettori to Ponting, one run
38.6 Vettori to Martyn, no run
End of over 39 (7 runs) Australia 238/2 (RR: 6.10)
DL Vettori 8-0-44-0 - Lockett End
RT Ponting 51* (54b 3x4) DR Martyn 32* (32b 3x4)
39.1 Muralitharan to Ponting, no run, big heave to the leg side played
and missed
39.2 Muralitharan to Ponting, one run, worked through the leg side for a
single
39.3 Muralitharan to Martyn, no run, short of a length and outside the
off, played down to short third-man
39.4 Muralitharan to Martyn, no run, well flighted and on the off,
doosra there, defended carefully
39.5 Muralitharan to Martyn, one run, a bit of width outside the off,
eased past point for a single
39.6 Muralitharan to Ponting, no run
End of over 40 (2 runs) Australia 240/2 (RR: 6.00)
M Muralitharan 10-0-43-1 - Coventry End
DR Martyn 33* (35b 3x4) RT Ponting 52* (57b 3x4)
40.1 Vettori to Martyn, two runs, full and on the pads, Martyn does well
to flick through midwicket
40.2 Vettori to Martyn, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, eased to short third man
40.3 Vettori to Martyn, two runs, eased to midwicket and the first one
is taken quickly enough to manage a second
40.4 Vettori to Martyn, one run, late cut played down towards third man
40.5 Vettori to Ponting, no run, full and outside the off, chopped
towards point
40.6 Vettori to Ponting, no run, tossed up and on the off, pushed to
Vettori
End of over 41 (4 runs) Australia 244/2 (RR: 5.95)
DL Vettori 9-0-49-0 - Lockett End
DR Martyn 38* (39b 3x4) RT Ponting 51* (59b 3x4)
41.1 Flintoff to Martyn, FOUR, short of a length and outside the off,
Martyn waits on that one and plays it behind square with grace,
quality timing and placement
41.2 Flintoff to Martyn, one run, this time the late cut down to third
man for a single
41.3 Flintoff to Ponting, one run
41.4 Flintoff to Martyn, one run, fullish and outside the off, timed
sweetly through cover
41.5 Flintoff to Ponting, one run, full and on the off, driven to cover
41.6 Flintoff to Martyn, no run
End of over 42 (8 runs) Australia 252/2 (RR: 6.00)
A Flintoff 5-0-41-0 (1nb) - Coventry End
RT Ponting 53* (61b 3x4) DR Martyn 44* (43b 4x4)
42.1 Pollock to Ponting, FOUR, full and on the off, Ponting plays a
powerful straight drive, that fairly races away to the fence
42.2 Pollock to Ponting, two runs, low full-toss on the pads, worked to
long-on
42.3 Pollock to Ponting, one run, chipped over the infield for a single
42.4 Pollock to Martyn, one run, full and on the pads, flicked to
midwicket
42.5 Pollock to Ponting, one run, low full-toss on the leg stump,
Pollock striving for the yorker, dug out to long on
42.6 Pollock to Martyn, FOUR, very full and straight, slipping down the
leg side, flicked very fine and that one runs away for four
End of over 43 (13 runs) Australia 265/2 (RR: 6.16)
SM Pollock 8-0-49-0 - Lockett End
RT Ponting 61* (65b 4x4) DR Martyn 49* (45b 5x4)
43.1 Flintoff to Ponting, one run, full and on the off, driven well back
past the bowler
43.2 Flintoff to Martyn, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, a bit of pace and bounce, defended to the leg side
43.3 Flintoff to Martyn, no run, full and on the off, driven back down
the pitch to the bowler
43.4 Flintoff to Martyn, one run, short one dug in, Martyn pulls well
for a single that takes him to a half-century
43.5 Flintoff to Ponting, two runs, fullish and on the off, driven well
to long-off for a couple
43.6 Flintoff to Ponting, one run, full and outside the off, driven
inside out through cover
End of over 44 (5 runs) Australia 270/2 (RR: 6.14)
A Flintoff 6-0-46-0 (1nb) - Coventry End
RT Ponting 65* (68b 4x4) DR Martyn 50* (48b 5x4)
44.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Ponting, one run, eased through the on side for a
single
44.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Martyn, (noball) no run, low full-toss on the
pads, Martyn hits it straight down Kallis's throat at square-leg,
but it's a no-ball!
44.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Martyn, no run
44.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Martyn, no run
44.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Martyn, no run, low full-toss on the pads, flicked
to the on side
44.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Martyn, two runs, full and on the pads, driven to
the on side, the bat turns in Martyn's hand and the ball goes
through square-leg
44.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Martyn, one run, slower ball outside the off,
pulled just wide of mid-on
End of over 45 (5 runs) Australia 275/2 (RR: 6.11)
Shoaib Akhtar 6-1-41-0 (1w 2nb) - Lockett End
DR Martyn 53* (52b 5x4) RT Ponting 66* (69b 4x4)
45.1 Flintoff to Martyn, one run, full and straight, Flintoff goes for
the yorker, well dug out
45.2 Flintoff to Ponting, no run, RUN OUT! another yorker, Ponting digs
it out, Martyn charges down the pitch for the single, Ponting is
not sure whether to go or not and it is too late as Flintoff
fields, runs back and takes the bails off
Australia 276/3, Partnership of 103
RT Ponting run out (Flintoff) 66 (72b 4x4 0x6)
45.3 Flintoff to Martyn, OUT: fast and straight, Martyn goes for the
pull and inside edges back onto the stumps! Both Australia's set
batsmen are gone. Two in two for the World XI
Australia 276/4, Partnership of 0
DR Martyn b Flintoff 54 (54b 5x4 0x6)
A Symonds 0* (0b) A Flintoff 6.3-0-47-1 (1nb)
45.4 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, full and straight, Clarke does well to
punch the ball back down the pitch
45.5 Flintoff to Clarke, no run, slightly short of a length, Clarke
pulls well to the leg side
45.6 Flintoff to Clarke, one run
End of over 46 (2 runs) Australia 277/4 (RR: 6.02)
A Flintoff 7-0-48-1 (1nb) - Coventry End
MJ Clarke 1* (3b) A Symonds 0* (0b)
46.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Clarke, one run, fullish and on the off, driven
just wide of mid off for a single
46.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Symonds, one run, short of a length and on the
middle and leg, slanted down towards third man for a single
46.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Clarke, legbye: one run, short ball banged in,
pull played and missed, that one hits the helmet and bobs away
down the leg side
46.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Symonds, legbye: one run, just short of a good
length and on the pads, off the pads to the leg side
46.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Clarke, one run, fullish and on the off, Shoaib
striving for the yorker, driven inside out towards cover
46.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Symonds, SIX, fullish and on the stumps, slower
ball attempted, Symonds spots it early and lofts magnificently
back over the bowler's head!
End of over 47 (11 runs) Australia 288/4 (RR: 6.13)
Shoaib Akhtar 7-1-50-0 (1w 2nb) - Lockett End
MJ Clarke 3* (6b) A Symonds 7* (3b 1x6)
Muttiah Muralitharan has been taken off the field. Chris Gayle, the
SuperSub, replaces him.
47.1 Flintoff to Clarke, one run, full and on the pads, worked through
the leg side for a single
47.2 Flintoff to Symonds, one run, very full and very straight, dug out
to the leg side
47.3 Flintoff to Clarke, FOUR, short ball banged in, Clarke comes down
the pitch and pulls with power
47.4 Flintoff to Clarke, one run, fullish and on the off, eased past
cover
47.5 Flintoff to Symonds, FOUR, low full-toss outside the off, driven
well by Symonds through cover
47.6 Flintoff to Symonds, (noball) three runs
47.6 Flintoff to Clarke, one run, full and on the pads, well dug out to
the leg side
End of over 48 (16 runs) Australia 304/4 (RR: 6.33)
A Flintoff 8-0-64-1 (2nb) - Coventry End
MJ Clarke 10* (10b 1x4) A Symonds 15* (6b 1x4 1x6)
48.1 Shoaib Akhtar to Clarke, one run, full and outside the off,
squeezed down to third man for a single
48.2 Shoaib Akhtar to Symonds, three runs, low full-toss on the off,
driven through cover, slight misfield from Sehwag and the batsmen
can come back for three
48.3 Shoaib Akhtar to Clarke, one run, well-directed yorker, equally
well dug out to the off for a single
48.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Symonds, (noball) one run, short one banged in, a
bit of pace and bounce, Symonds does well to defend that down for
a single
48.4 Shoaib Akhtar to Clarke, one run, fullish and outside the off,
driven towards cover for a single
48.5 Shoaib Akhtar to Symonds, two runs, low full-toss down the leg
side, eased to long on for a brace
48.6 Shoaib Akhtar to Symonds, bye: one run
End of over 49 (11 runs) Australia 315/4 (RR: 6.43)
Shoaib Akhtar 8-1-60-0 (1w 3nb) - Lockett End
A Symonds 21* (10b 1x4 1x6) MJ Clarke 13* (13b 1x4)
49.1 Kallis to Symonds, two runs, full and on the stumps, driven to
long-on, Pietersen fields but clutches his thigh, looks like he
might have pulled a hamstring there
Pietersen goes off the field for some medical attention
49.2 Kallis to Symonds, SIX, Symonds gets hold of this one! fullish and
on the stumps, launched into the stands at midwicket, caught
brilliantly by a fan in the top tier!
49.3 Kallis to Symonds, no run, fullish and outside the off, left alone
49.4 Kallis to Symonds, one run, full and on the stumps, punched to
cover
49.5 Kallis to Clarke, two runs, low full-toss on the off, flicked
through square-leg for a couple
49.6 Kallis to Clarke, two runs, again full and straight, flicked well
through square leg for a couple of runs that rounds off the
innings and gives Australia a mammoth total of 328
End of over 50 (13 runs) Australia 328/4 (RR: 6.56)
JH Kallis 3-0-33-0 - Coventry End
A Symonds 30* (14b 1x4 2x6) MJ Clarke 17* (15b 1x4)
Australia have down well to get to this score but the pitch is a
good one yet, so we might just be in for a big run chase
There's a 40-minute break between innings now
We'll be back in about half an hour, at 0830 GMT with all the
action from the World XI chase
Match State: Innings Break
The players are on the field once more and World XI begin their
pursuit of 329 in a moment
Lee to begin
0.1 Lee to Gayle, no run, short of a good length and outside the off,
left alone to the keeper
0.2 Lee to Gayle, one run, pushed just wide of cover for a single that
gets World XI off the mark
0.3 Lee to Sehwag, FOUR, too full, too straight, Sehwag flicks well
through midwicket for the first boundary of the innings
0.4 Lee to Sehwag, no run, short of a good length and on the off,
driven to point
0.5 Lee to Sehwag, no run, short one dug in, Sehwag stands tall and
defends
0.6 Lee to Sehwag, no run, good length ball on the stumps, played back
to the bowler
End of over 1 (5 runs) ICC World XI 5/0 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 324/49 = 6.61)
B Lee 1-0-5-0 - Lockett End
CH Gayle 1* (2b) V Sehwag 4* (4b 1x4)
1.1 Bracken to Gayle, no run, fullish and outside the off, a hint of
swing, left alone
1.2 Bracken to Gayle, FOUR, full again and a touch too straight, this
time Gayle goes after it and lofts well over mid-on
1.3 Bracken to Gayle, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, swinging away, left alone to the keeper
1.4 Bracken to Gayle, no run
1.5 Bracken to Gayle, no run, fuller and straying onto the pad, worked
to the leg side
1.6 Bracken to Gayle, no run, on the off, just a hint of swing once
more, defended back down the pitch
End of over 2 (4 runs) ICC World XI 9/0 (RR: 4.50 RRR: 320/48 = 6.67)
NW Bracken 1-0-4-0 - Coventry End
V Sehwag 4* (4b 1x4) CH Gayle 5* (8b 1x4)
2.1 Lee to Sehwag, no run, short of a length and outside the off, cut
well but straight to point
2.2 Lee to Sehwag, one run, very full and a touch outside off, jammed
down to third man
2.3 Lee to Gayle, one run, short of a length and outside the off, Gayle
opens the face of the bat and runs the ball down towards third man
2.4 Lee to Sehwag, FOUR, full and a bit of width outside off, Sehwag
plays a powerful cover drive that races away to the fence
2.5 Lee to Sehwag, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, defended back down the pitch
2.6 Lee to Sehwag, one run, just short of a length and outside the off,
eased past cover for a single
End of over 3 (7 runs) ICC World XI 16/0 (RR: 5.33 RRR: 313/47 = 6.66)
B Lee 2-0-12-0 - Lockett End
V Sehwag 10* (9b 2x4) CH Gayle 6* (9b 1x4)
3.1 Bracken to Sehwag, FOUR, pitched up and angling across, Sehwag hits
on the up and the ball flies away to the cover fence, once bounce
and over the ropes
3.2 Bracken to Sehwag, FOUR, another wide delivery outside the off
stump and Sehwag smashes it away to the cover fence, Bracken under
pressure here
3.3 Bracken to Sehwag, no run, pushed away to the cover region
3.4 Bracken to Sehwag, two runs, fraction short, this one is close to
the off stump line, Sehwag looking to clear the cover fielder gets
it on the top part of the bat, luckily for him ball goes just over
Symonds there
3.5 Bracken to Sehwag, one run, drifting on to the pads and Sehwag
turns it away through midwicket
3.6 Bracken to Gayle, no run
End of over 4 (11 runs) ICC World XI 27/0 (RR: 6.75 RRR: 302/46 = 6.57)
NW Bracken 2-0-15-0 - Coventry End
V Sehwag 21* (14b 4x4) CH Gayle 6* (10b 1x4)
4.1 Lee to Sehwag, OUT: Lee strikes back! as often it's a rising
delivery that gets Sehwag, well direct on the middle and off stump
line, ball takes the shoulder of the bat and pops up on the off
side, Ponting moves in from point and takes it comfortably
ICC World XI 27/1, Partnership of 27
V Sehwag c Ponting b Lee 21 (15b 4x4 0x6)
CH Gayle 6* (10b 1x4) B Lee 2.1-0-12-1
4.2 Lee to Sangakkara, no run, bowled from round the wicket, it's short
and hits Sanga on the body
4.3 Lee to Sangakkara, no run, pitched up, awkwardly defended
4.4 Lee to Sangakkara, no run, outside the off stump, left alone
4.5 Lee to Sangakkara, no run, forced away on the off side
4.6 Lee to Sangakkara, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
Sangakkara goes for the pull but fails to connect, end of a
successful over
End of over 5 (maiden) ICC World XI 27/1 (RR: 5.40 RRR: 302/45 = 6.71)
B Lee 3-1-12-1 - Lockett End
CH Gayle 6* (10b 1x4) KC Sangakkara 0* (5b)
5.1 Bracken to Gayle, FOUR, shot! pitched up, in the slot and Gayle
lofts it away beautifully to the long-on fence, made it look easy
5.2 Bracken to Gayle, one run, fraction short and on the pads, Gayle
stays back and slaps it away to the deep square leg region for a
single
5.3 Bracken to Sangakkara, no run, angling in from outside the off
stump, played down to the mid-on region
5.4 Bracken to Sangakkara, one run, again angling in from outside the
off stump, this time Sangakkara plays it away wide of the fielder
at mid-on and they scamper through for a single
5.5 Bracken to Gayle, FOUR, short of a good length delivery outside the
off stump, Gayle gets into position and slaps it straight down the
track to the long-on fence
5.6 Bracken to Gayle, two runs, again fraction short, Gayle goes after
it this time the shot is not timed well enough, ball clips the
ends up lobs up straight back over the bowler
End of over 6 (12 runs) ICC World XI 39/1 (RR: 6.50 RRR: 290/44 = 6.59)
NW Bracken 3-0-27-0 - Coventry End
KC Sangakkara 1* (7b) CH Gayle 17* (14b 3x4)
6.1 Lee to Sangakkara, one run, short of a length and rising on
Sangakkara who works the ball to the leg side
6.2 Lee to Gayle, no run, short of a length and outside the off, Gayle
has a waft at it and misses
6.3 Lee to Gayle, no run, short of a good length, pacy, on the stumps,
defended to the off side
6.4 Lee to Gayle, no run, once again short of a length and climbing
towards the rib cage, defended down well with soft hands
6.5 Lee to Gayle, no run, short of a good length once more, angled in
to the left-handed Gayle from round the wicket, defended once more
6.6 Lee to Gayle, no run, another quick delivery sent down short of a
lenth, Gayle sways inside the line and lets it go
End of over 7 (1 run) ICC World XI 40/1 (RR: 5.71 RRR: 289/43 = 6.72)
B Lee 4-1-13-1 - Lockett End
KC Sangakkara 2* (8b) CH Gayle 17* (19b 3x4)
Stuart Clark comes on for his first bowl in international cricket
7.1 Clark to Sangakkara, one run, short of a length and on the stumps,
defended to the leg side
7.2 Clark to Gayle, no run, slightly fuller and on the off, defended
towards the off side
Clark bowling with a nice smooth run up and shows no sign of nerves
7.3 Clark to Gayle, no run, bnanged in short, Gayle ducks under this
one
Clark is not quite in Lee's league in terms of pace but has made a
tidy start here
7.4 Clark to Gayle, FOUR, short of a length and just outside the off,
Gayle gives himself a bit of room and slaps the ball over point
for a boundary
7.5 Clark to Gayle, FOUR, this one disappears over mid-on as Gayle
comes down the pitch and pulls viciously. Some shot that
7.6 Clark to Gayle, one run, low full-toss outside the off, tapped
towards midwicket for a single
End of over 8 (10 runs) ICC World XI 50/1 (RR: 6.25 RRR: 279/42 = 6.64)
SR Clark 1-0-10-0 - Coventry End
CH Gayle 26* (24b 5x4) KC Sangakkara 3* (9b)
8.1 Lee to Gayle, SIX, BANG! Lee steams in at 140+ kmph and bangs it in
short, Gayle stands tall, gives himself room and carves it over
cover, that is a good clean hit!
8.2 Lee to Gayle, no run, good length ball on the off, driven to cover
8.3 Lee to Gayle, FOUR, Gayle goes for another big hit, the ball
scythes through the air down to third man where Bracken overruns
the ball
8.4 Lee to Gayle, one run
8.5 Lee to Sangakkara, wide: no run, slower one, down the leg side
though, left alone to the keeper and wide called
8.5 Lee to Sangakkara, FOUR, short ball once more, Sangakkara goes for
the pull and gloves the ball past the keeper for a boundary
8.6 Lee to Sangakkara, (noball) no run, good length ball outside off,
driven to cover
8.6 Lee to Sangakkara, FOUR
End of over 9 (21 runs) ICC World XI 71/1 (RR: 7.89 RRR: 258/41 = 6.29)
B Lee 5-1-34-1 (1w 1nb) - Lockett End
CH Gayle 37* (29b 6x4 1x6) KC Sangakkara 11* (11b 2x4)
9.1 Clark to Gayle, no run, just short of a good length and on the
stumps, Gayle charges and has a go but misses
9.2 Clark to Gayle, FOUR, too full and a bit of width, right in Gayle's
hitting zone, driven through cover, Martyn gives chase and tries
to field but can't save it
9.3 Clark to Gayle, FOUR, and another! this one is heaved over mid-on
for yet another boundary
9.4 Clark to Gayle, one run
9.5 Clark to Sangakkara, no run, good length ball on the off, clipped
to the leg side
9.6 Clark to Sangakkara, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
steered past point
End of over 10 (9 runs) ICC World XI 80/1 (RR: 8.00 RRR: 249/40 = 6.22)
SR Clark 2-0-19-0 - Coventry End
CH Gayle 46* (32b 8x4 1x6) KC Sangakkara 11* (14b 2x4)
Shane Watson comes into the attack
10.1 Watson to Gayle, no run, short of a good length and outside the
off, Gayle tries to play at that and misses
10.2 Watson to Gayle, one run, fullish and on the off, defended down
towards cover for a quick single
10.3 Watson to Sangakkara, one run, just short of a good length and on
the stumps, worked througgh the leg side for a single
10.4 Watson to Gayle, no run, fullish and on the stumps, defended back
to the bowler
10.5 Watson to Gayle, one run
10.6 Watson to Sangakkara, no run, just short of a length and outside
the off, played at and missed
End of over 11 (3 runs) ICC World XI 83/1 (RR: 7.55 RRR: 246/39 = 6.31)
SR Watson 1-0-3-0 - Lockett End
CH Gayle 48* (36b 8x4 1x6) KC Sangakkara 12* (16b 2x4)
11.1 Clark to Gayle, no run, full and outside the off, played at and
missed
11.2 Clark to Gayle, one run, fullish and on the stumps, driven towards
mid-on for a single
11.3 Clark to Sangakkara, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
defended with an angled bat
11.4 Clark to Sangakkara, FOUR, full and straight, Sangakkara picks the
ball up well and lofts over mid-on
11.5 Clark to Sangakkara, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, driven to point
11.6 Clark to Sangakkara, one run, good length ball on the off, worked
through the leg side for a single
End of over 12 (6 runs) ICC World XI 89/1 (RR: 7.42 RRR: 240/38 = 6.32)
SR Clark 3-0-25-0 - Coventry End
KC Sangakkara 17* (20b 3x4) CH Gayle 49* (38b 8x4 1x6)
12.1 Watson to Sangakkara, wide: no run, short one banged in, good pace
and bounce but it is too high and called a wide
12.1 Watson to Sangakkara, no run, fullish and on the off, driven
topwards the off side
12.2 Watson to Sangakkara, FOUR, a bit of width, a touch too full,
Sangakkara plays a gloriious cover drive, all along the turf to
the fence
12.3 Watson to Sangakkara, one run, short of a length and on the stumps,
pulled down to midwicket
12.4 Watson to Gayle, one run, cut away past point for a single that
brings up Gayle's half-century!
12.5 Watson to Sangakkara, one run, fullish and outside the off, driven
well through cover for a single
12.6 Watson to Gayle, one run, very full and very straight, driven down
to long off
End of over 13 (9 runs) ICC World XI 98/1 (RR: 7.54 RRR: 231/37 = 6.24)
SR Watson 2-0-12-0 (1w) - Lockett End
CH Gayle 51* (40b 8x4 1x6) KC Sangakkara 23* (24b 4x4)
13.1 Clark to Gayle, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
driven to cover
13.2 Clark to Gayle, no run
13.3 Clark to Gayle, two runs, pushed wide of cover, the throw comes in
and hits the stumps giving away the extra run
13.4 Clark to Gayle, one run
13.5 Clark to Sangakkara, no run, fullish and outside the off, played to
point
13.6 Clark to Sangakkara, one run, fullish and on the stumps, flicked
well but Lee dives and fields at short fine-leg
End of over 14 (4 runs) ICC World XI 102/1 (RR: 7.29 RRR: 227/36 = 6.31)
SR Clark 4-0-29-0 - Coventry End
KC Sangakkara 24* (26b 4x4) CH Gayle 54* (44b 8x4 1x6)
Ricky Ponting has chosen to use his second Power Play now
14.1 Watson to Sangakkara, no run, just short of a good length and on
the off, played back down towards mid-off
14.2 Watson to Sangakkara, FOUR, a bit of width outside off and
Sangakkara goes for the booming drive. One bounce and over the
ropes at point
14.3 Watson to Sangakkara, FOUR, too full and too straight, Sangakkara
drives well on the up, over mid off
14.4 Watson to Sangakkara, FOUR, a bit of width, just a touch, fullish,
Sangakkara plays a smashing square drive this time!
14.5 Watson to Sangakkara, two runs, fullish and on the off, driven on
the up towards long off
14.6 Watson to Sangakkara, (noball) one run
14.6 Watson to Gayle, no run
End of over 15 (16 runs) ICC World XI 118/1 (RR: 7.87 RRR: 211/35 = 6.03)
SR Watson 3-0-28-0 (1w 1nb) - Lockett End
KC Sangakkara 39* (32b 7x4) CH Gayle 54* (45b 8x4 1x6)
15.1 Clark to Sangakkara, no run, fullish and outside the off, worked to
the leg side but there's a fielder there
15.2 Clark to Sangakkara, FOUR, good length ball outside off- you can
expect it there with a 7-2 off side field - Sangakkara latches
onto that ball and slams it over midwicket
15.3 Clark to Sangakkara, no run, full and outside the off, driven to
cover
15.4 Clark to Sangakkara, one run, once again full and outside the off,
driven through cover point
15.5 Clark to Gayle, no run, very full, outside the off, left alone to
the keeper
15.6 Clark to Gayle, no run, very full, very wide outside off, left
alone, that was close to being called wide
End of over 16 (5 runs) ICC World XI 123/1 (RR: 7.69 RRR: 206/34 = 6.06)
SR Clark 5-0-34-0 - Coventry End
KC Sangakkara 44* (36b 8x4) CH Gayle 54* (47b 8x4 1x6)
16.1 Watson to Sangakkara, (noball) one run, full and on the off, well
dug out, it's a no-ball
16.1 Watson to Gayle, OUT: fullish, outside the off, angling away, Gayle
has a go at this one and only manages to edge to the keeper.
Watson has struck, removing Gayle after a cracking innings
ICC World XI 125/2, Partnership of 98
CH Gayle c Gilchrist b Watson 54 (48b 8x4 1x6)
KC Sangakkara 45* (37b 8x4) SR Watson 3.1-0-30-1 (1w 2nb)
16.2 Watson to Kallis, no run, full and on the off, driven back to the
bowler
16.3 Watson to Kallis, no run
16.4 Watson to Kallis, no run
16.5 Watson to Kallis, no run, full and outside the off, driven to cover
16.6 Watson to Kallis, three runs, fullish and on the pads, worked down
to fine leg, the batsmen run the first two quickly and can come
back for a third
End of over 17 (5 runs) ICC World XI 128/2 (RR: 7.53 RRR: 201/33 = 6.09)
SR Watson 4-0-33-1 (1w 2nb) - Lockett End
JH Kallis 3* (5b) KC Sangakkara 45* (37b 8x4)
17.1 Clark to Kallis, no run, good length ball on the off, driven to
mid-off
17.2 Clark to Kallis, no run
17.3 Clark to Kallis, no run, slower ball on the off, driven back past
the bowler to mid off
17.4 Clark to Kallis, no run, short of a good length and on the stumps,
played at and missed
17.5 Clark to Kallis, one run
17.6 Clark to Sangakkara, one run, fullish and on the off, driven
towards long on for a single
End of over 18 (2 runs) ICC World XI 130/2 (RR: 7.22 RRR: 199/32 = 6.22)
SR Clark 6-0-36-0 - Coventry End
KC Sangakkara 46* (38b 8x4) JH Kallis 4* (10b)
18.1 Watson to Sangakkara, FOUR, full toss outside the off, Sangakkarta
hits it well over mid-on to bring up his half-century
18.2 Watson to Sangakkara, no run, fullish and on the off, flick played,
it's uppish but lands just short of midwicket
18.3 Watson to Sangakkara, five runs, full and on the off, driven to
cover, Symonds fields and has an almighty shy at the stumps, he
misses and it's four overthrows
18.4 Watson to Kallis, no run, full and outside the off, driven to point
18.5 Watson to Kallis, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, driven on the up to cover
18.6 Watson to Kallis, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
played down to third man
End of over 19 (10 runs) ICC World XI 140/2 (RR: 7.37 RRR: 189/31 = 6.10)
SR Watson 5-0-43-1 (1w 2nb) - Lockett End
JH Kallis 5* (13b) KC Sangakkara 55* (41b 9x4)
PowerPlay 3 on now
Symonds into the attack now
19.1 Symonds to Kallis, two runs, on the pads, driven away well wide of
the fielder at midwicket
19.2 Symonds to Kallis, no run, quicker and fuller on the stump, Kallis
jams his bat down and the ball rolls back to the bowler, well
bowled
19.3 Symonds to Kallis, three runs, driven away into the gap between the
cover fielders, Martyn gives chase and flicks the ball in from
just in front of the ropes and the fielder backing up throws it to
the keeper
19.4 Symonds to Sangakkara, no run, another fuller delivery, defended to
the leg side
19.5 Symonds to Sangakkara, SIX, take that! comes down the track, takes
it on the full and smashes it well over the midwicket fence
19.6 Symonds to Sangakkara, no run, Terrible mix-up! on the pads and
played away just wide of Martyn at midwicket, Kallis stops after
taking few steps and by that time Sangakkara had crossed the point
of no return, Gilchrist does the rest - World XI three down
End of over 20 (11 runs) ICC World XI 151/2 (RR: 7.55 RRR: 178/30 = 5.93)
A Symonds 1-0-11-0 - Coventry End
JH Kallis 10* (16b) KC Sangakkara 61* (44b 9x4 1x6)
ICC World XI 151/3, Partnership of 26
KC Sangakkara run out (Martyn) 61 (44b 9x4 1x6)
Brian Lara is the next man in
20.1 Watson to Kallis, no run, pushed to off side
20.2 Watson to Kallis, no run, driven to cover
20.3 Watson to Kallis, no run, another good length delivery, driven to
mid-off
20.4 Watson to Kallis, no run, bit of width, driven on the up to the
point region
20.5 Watson to Kallis, no run
20.6 Watson to Kallis, no run
End of over 21 (maiden) ICC World XI 151/3 (RR: 7.19 RRR: 178/29 = 6.14)
SR Watson 6-1-43-1 (1w 2nb) - Lockett End
BC Lara 0* (0b) JH Kallis 10* (22b)
21.1 Bracken to Lara, no run
21.2 Bracken to Lara, no run
21.3 Bracken to Lara, no run
21.4 Bracken to Lara, two runs, quick single taken to covers, Clarke
scores a direct hit, overthrows resulted.
21.5 Bracken to Lara, one run, angled down to the thirdman region.
21.6 Bracken to Kallis, no run, driven straight to the fielder at extra-
cover
End of over 22 (3 runs) ICC World XI 154/3 (RR: 7.00 RRR: 175/28 = 6.25)
NW Bracken 4-0-30-0 - Coventry End
BC Lara 3* (5b) JH Kallis 10* (23b)
22.1 Watson to Lara, no run, Lara slashes at a wide ball, gets beaten.
22.2 Watson to Lara, one run, defended to the off side, quick single
taken to the backward-point region, Clarke runs in and hits the
wicket.
22.3 Watson to Kallis, one run, played away to the backward point region
22.4 Watson to Lara, no run, edged and dropped! good length delivery
outside the off stump, Lara looking to glide it down to third man
only manages to edge it and Gilchrist drops a fairy easy chance
22.5 Watson to Lara, one run, played to mid-off
22.6 Watson to Kallis, no run, beaten outside the off stump
End of over 23 (3 runs) ICC World XI 157/3 (RR: 6.83 RRR: 172/27 = 6.37)
SR Watson 7-1-46-1 (1w 2nb) - Lockett End
BC Lara 5* (9b) JH Kallis 11* (25b)
23.1 Bracken to Lara, OUT: gone this time! good length delivery outside
the off stump, Lara steps forward and drives it straight to
Symonds at cover, Australia right on top now
ICC World XI 157/4, Partnership of 6
BC Lara c Symonds b Bracken 5 (10b 0x4 0x6)
JH Kallis 11* (25b) NW Bracken 4.1-0-30-1
Rahul Dravid is the next man in
23.2 Bracken to Dravid, no run, oh dear! another RUN OUT! defended to
the leg side, Dravid looking to get off the mark calls for a
dangerous single, Ponting sprints in from midwicket and scores a
direct hit at striker's end and Kallis is short of his crease
It's all going wrong for World XI here!
ICC World XI 157/5, Partnership of 0
JH Kallis run out (Ponting) 11 (25b 0x4 0x6)
Andrew Flintoff is the next man in
23.3 Bracken to Flintoff, no run
23.4 Bracken to Flintoff, no run, forced away to the cover region
23.5 Bracken to Flintoff, two runs, goes for the pull, ball clips the
top edge and balloons up over the short fine leg fielder
23.6 Bracken to Flintoff, no run, defended on the back-foot
End of over 24 (2 runs) ICC World XI 159/5 (RR: 6.62 RRR: 170/26 = 6.54)
NW Bracken 5-0-32-1 - Coventry End
R Dravid 0* (1b) A Flintoff 2* (4b)
two wickets in that over - it's a new game altogether
24.1 Watson to Dravid, no run, back of a length and on the pads, played
to the on side
24.2 Watson to Dravid, one run, pushed wide of point
24.3 Watson to Flintoff, no run, just short of a length and on the
stumps, played back down the pitch to the bowler
24.4 Watson to Flintoff, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended with an angled bat
24.5 Watson to Flintoff, one run, short of a length and outside the off,
pulled towards midwicket but lands safely
24.6 Watson to Dravid, one run, fullish and on the off, played down to
point, Clarke throws and gives away the overthrow
End of over 25 (3 runs) ICC World XI 162/5 (RR: 6.48 RRR: 167/25 = 6.68)
SR Watson 8-1-49-1 (1w 2nb) - Lockett End
R Dravid 2* (4b) A Flintoff 3* (7b)
Symonds comes on to bowl
25.1 Symonds to Dravid, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
worked to the leg side
25.2 Symonds to Dravid, one run, driven wide of midwicket for a single
to the deep
25.3 Symonds to Flintoff, no run, flat and on the pads, tucked away to
the leg side
25.4 Symonds to Flintoff, no run, fullish and on the off, defended
carefully
25.5 Symonds to Flintoff, no run, on the off once more, just a hint of
turn, defended
25.6 Symonds to Flintoff, no run, full and outside the off, struck
firmly down the ground, Symonds dives and fields
End of over 26 (1 run) ICC World XI 163/5 (RR: 6.27 RRR: 166/24 = 6.92)
A Symonds 2-0-12-0 - Coventry End
R Dravid 3* (6b) A Flintoff 3* (11b)
26.1 Watson to Dravid, one run, just short of a length and on the pads,
tucked away off the hip to fine-leg
26.2 Watson to Flintoff, one run, slanted down to third man
26.3 Watson to Dravid, no run, fullish and outside the off, driven to
point
26.4 Watson to Dravid, no run, short one banged in, Dravid ducks under
it easily
26.5 Watson to Dravid, one run, full and outside the off, slanted down
to third man
26.6 Watson to Flintoff, one run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, played down to third man for a single
End of over 27 (4 runs) ICC World XI 167/5 (RR: 6.19 RRR: 162/23 = 7.04)
SR Watson 9-1-53-1 (1w 2nb) - Lockett End
A Flintoff 5* (13b) R Dravid 5* (10b)
27.1 Symonds to Flintoff, one run, worked to the on side
27.2 Symonds to Dravid, one run
27.3 Symonds to Flintoff, no run, flat and on the pads, Flintoff tries
to work the ball to the leg side and misses
27.4 Symonds to Flintoff, no run, full and flat, played back to the
bowler
27.5 Symonds to Flintoff, no run, once again very full, played back to
the bowler
27.6 Symonds to Flintoff, one run
End of over 28 (3 runs) ICC World XI 170/5 (RR: 6.07 RRR: 159/22 = 7.23)
A Symonds 3-0-15-0 - Coventry End
A Flintoff 7* (18b) R Dravid 6* (11b)
28.1 Watson to Flintoff, one run, just short of a length and outside the
off, played down to third man
28.2 Watson to Dravid, no run, fullish and on the stumps, worked to the
leg side, the batsmen think about a single but wisely decide
against it
28.3 Watson to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, driven inside
out to cover
28.4 Watson to Dravid, one run, just short of a length and on the pads,
worked through square leg for a single
28.5 Watson to Flintoff, no run, fullish and outside the off, chopped
hard but straight to point
28.6 Watson to Flintoff, one run, steered down to third man
End of over 29 (3 runs) ICC World XI 173/5 (RR: 5.97 RRR: 156/21 = 7.43)
SR Watson 10-1-56-1 (1w 2nb) - Lockett End
A Flintoff 9* (21b) R Dravid 7* (14b)
29.1 Symonds to Flintoff, one run
29.2 Symonds to Dravid, one run
29.3 Symonds to Flintoff, no run
29.4 Symonds to Flintoff, wide: no run
29.4 Symonds to Flintoff, no run
29.5 Symonds to Flintoff, FOUR
29.6 Symonds to Flintoff, one run
End of over 30 (8 runs) ICC World XI 181/5 (RR: 6.03 RRR: 148/20 = 7.40)
A Symonds 4-0-23-0 (1w) - Coventry End
A Flintoff 15* (26b 1x4) R Dravid 8* (15b)
Cameron White gets his first bowl now
30.1 White to Flintoff, one run, White starts with a short one slipping
down leg and is lucky that Flintoff only manages to help the ball
along to fine-leg for one
30.2 White to Dravid, one run, again worked down to fine-leg
30.3 White to Flintoff, no run, on target this time, the ball hurries
onto Flintoff who defends
30.4 White to Flintoff, no run, straight and fullish, played at and
missed, loud shout for the lbw, turned down, that was very close,
not much spin and pitching and hitting in line
30.5 White to Flintoff, one run
30.6 White to Dravid, FOUR, down the leg side and Dravid glances fine
enough to beat the fielder at fine-leg
End of over 31 (7 runs) ICC World XI 188/5 (RR: 6.06 RRR: 141/19 = 7.42)
CL White 1-0-7-0 - Lockett End
A Flintoff 17* (30b 1x4) R Dravid 13* (17b 1x4)
31.1 Symonds to Flintoff, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
eased through midwicket
31.2 Symonds to Dravid, one run, another one just nudged through the on
side
31.3 Symonds to Flintoff, FOUR, Flintoff goes down on one knee and hits
this well, one bounce and over the ropes at square leg
31.4 Symonds to Flintoff, no run, very full and very straight, worked to
the leg side
31.5 Symonds to Flintoff, two runs, low full toss on the pads, eased
through midwicket
31.6 Symonds to Flintoff, one run, slightly short, drifting onto the
pads, another single picked off to the leg side
End of over 32 (9 runs) ICC World XI 197/5 (RR: 6.16 RRR: 132/18 = 7.33)
A Symonds 5-0-32-0 (1w) - Coventry End
A Flintoff 25* (35b 2x4) R Dravid 14* (18b 1x4)
32.1 White to Flintoff, no run, fullish and outside the off, no spin at
all, played at and missed
32.2 White to Flintoff, one run, low full toss outside the off, driven
down to long off for a single
32.3 White to Dravid, one run, flat and on the pads, swept fine
32.4 White to Flintoff, two runs, full and on the off, driven down to
long on
32.5 White to Flintoff, FOUR, tossed up just a touch and Flintoff goes
for the big hit, it's a good one, heaved over midwicket
32.6 White to Flintoff, no run, fuller, quicker and flatter, defended
back down the pitch
End of over 33 (8 runs) ICC World XI 205/5 (RR: 6.21 RRR: 124/17 = 7.29)
CL White 2-0-15-0 - Lockett End
R Dravid 15* (19b 1x4) A Flintoff 32* (40b 3x4)
33.1 Lee to Dravid, one run
33.2 Lee to Flintoff, one run, glided down to third man
33.3 Lee to Dravid, two runs
33.4 Lee to Dravid, no run
33.5 Lee to Dravid, no run
33.6 Lee to Dravid, no run, fullish and on the pads, worked to the leg
side
End of over 34 (4 runs) ICC World XI 209/5 (RR: 6.15 RRR: 120/16 = 7.50)
B Lee 6-1-38-1 (1w 1nb) - Coventry End
A Flintoff 33* (41b 3x4) R Dravid 18* (24b 1x4)
34.1 White to Flintoff, one run, fullish and on the stumps, launched
towards midwicket but falls short of the fielder
34.2 White to Dravid, one run, short and a bit of width, cut well
through the off side
34.3 White to Flintoff, no run, full and outside the off, eased to cover
34.4 White to Flintoff, two runs, low full toss outside off, driven
inside out over cover
34.5 White to Flintoff, wide: no run, flat, fast and down the leg side,
pull played and missed, wide called
34.5 White to Flintoff, one run, full and outside the off, driven to
long off
34.6 White to Dravid, one run, tossed up a bit more and on the off,
defended towards point
End of over 35 (7 runs) ICC World XI 216/5 (RR: 6.17 RRR: 113/15 = 7.53)
CL White 3-0-22-0 (1w) - Lockett End
R Dravid 20* (26b 1x4) A Flintoff 37* (45b 3x4)
35.1 Lee to Dravid, no run
35.2 Lee to Dravid, one run, eased through extra cover for a single
35.3 Lee to Flintoff, no run, just short of a length and on the stumps,
defended back down the pitch
35.4 Lee to Flintoff, two runs, fullish and on the off, chipped over the
fielder at mid off for a couple, not completely in control there
35.5 Lee to Flintoff, one run, fullish once more, Flintoff tries to
heave to on and only gets an inside edge towards fine leg
35.6 Lee to Dravid, no run, just short of a good length and on the off,
defended to the leg side
End of over 36 (4 runs) ICC World XI 220/5 (RR: 6.11 RRR: 109/14 = 7.79)
B Lee 7-1-42-1 (1w 1nb) - Coventry End
A Flintoff 40* (48b 3x4) R Dravid 21* (29b 1x4)
Bracken comes into the attack
36.1 Bracken to Flintoff, OUT: very full and straight, just a suggestion
of swing, Flintoff tries to work the ball to the leg side but only
manages to spoon a catch to cover
ICC World XI 220/6, Partnership of 63
A Flintoff c Symonds b Bracken 40 (49b 3x4 0x6)
R Dravid 21* (29b 1x4) NW Bracken 5.1-0-32-2
Pietersen is the new batsman and he's come out with a runner. Chris
Gayle will run for him.
36.2 Bracken to Pietersen, no run, fullish and on the off, driven back
down the pitch
36.3 Bracken to Pietersen, no run, full once more, on the off, pushed to
mid-off
36.4 Bracken to Pietersen, no run, just short of a good length and
outside the off, left alone to the keeper
36.5 Bracken to Pietersen, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
worked through the leg side
36.6 Bracken to Dravid, no run, very full and on the off, Dravid digs it
out
End of over 37 (1 run) ICC World XI 221/6 (RR: 5.97 RRR: 108/13 = 8.31)
NW Bracken 6-0-33-2 - Lockett End
KP Pietersen 1* (4b) R Dravid 21* (30b 1x4)
37.1 Lee to Pietersen, wide: no run, short one banged in, Pietersen
ducks under it, wide called
37.1 Lee to Pietersen, no run, good length ball outside the off, flashed
at and missed
37.2 Lee to Pietersen, one run, fullish and straight, driven to the leg
side
37.3 Lee to Dravid, one run, short of a good length and outside the off,
slanted down to third man
37.4 Lee to Pietersen, two runs
37.5 Lee to Pietersen, no run
37.6 Lee to Pietersen, no run
End of over 38 (5 runs) ICC World XI 226/6 (RR: 5.95 RRR: 103/12 = 8.58)
B Lee 8-1-47-1 (2w 1nb) - Coventry End
R Dravid 22* (31b 1x4) KP Pietersen 4* (9b)
38.1 Bracken to Dravid, FOUR, full toss outside the off, Dravid keeps
his eye on the ball and drives well through cover
38.2 Bracken to Dravid, no run, another full toss, this time Dravid
can't put it away and fends towards point
38.3 Bracken to Dravid, one run, good straight yorker, well dug out
38.4 Bracken to Pietersen, one run, just short of a good length and on
the off, Pietersen walks across and flicks to leg
38.5 Bracken to Dravid, one run
38.6 Bracken to Pietersen, one run, low full toss outside off, eased to
long off for a single
End of over 39 (8 runs) ICC World XI 234/6 (RR: 6.00 RRR: 95/11 = 8.64)
NW Bracken 7-0-41-2 - Lockett End
KP Pietersen 6* (11b) R Dravid 28* (35b 2x4)
39.1 Symonds to Pietersen, one run, fullish and on the off, worked
towards long on
39.2 Symonds to Dravid, OUT: on the off, spinning in just a touch,
Dravid backs away and tries to cut off his stumps, he misses and
Symonds hits, the off stump is pegged back
ICC World XI 235/7, Partnership of 15
R Dravid b Symonds 28 (36b 2x4 0x6)
KP Pietersen 7* (12b) A Symonds 5.2-0-33-1 (1w)
39.3 Symonds to Pollock, one run, fullish and on the stumps, worked to
leg for a single
39.4 Symonds to Pietersen, no run, fullish and on the off, driven back
to the bowler
39.5 Symonds to Pietersen, wide: no run, fast and flat, speared down
leg, played at and missed
39.5 Symonds to Pietersen, no run
39.6 Symonds to Pietersen, no run, full and on the off, defended
watchfully back down the pitch
End of over 40 (3 runs) ICC World XI 237/7 (RR: 5.93 RRR: 92/10 = 9.20)
A Symonds 6-0-35-1 (2w) - Coventry End
SM Pollock 1* (1b) KP Pietersen 7* (15b)
40.1 Clark to Pollock, no run
40.2 Clark to Pollock, one run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, driven through cover
40.3 Clark to Pietersen, one run, fullish and on the pads, squeezed
through square-leg
40.4 Clark to Pollock, one run, slightly short, pull played, the ball
lands safely just past midwicket
40.5 Clark to Pietersen, one run
40.6 Clark to Pollock, one run, full and outside the off, eased to long
off
End of over 41 (5 runs) ICC World XI 242/7 (RR: 5.90 RRR: 87/9 = 9.67)
SR Clark 7-0-41-0 - Lockett End
SM Pollock 4* (5b) KP Pietersen 9* (17b)
41.1 Symonds to Pollock, one run
41.2 Symonds to Pietersen, SIX, Pietersen goes for the big one and it is
a clean connection into the stands over midwicket! That is some
shot
41.3 Symonds to Pietersen, no run, full and on the pads, Pietersen plays
and misses
41.4 Symonds to Pietersen, no run, full and outside the off this time,
quicker ball, played at and missed
41.5 Symonds to Pietersen, one run, fullish and on the pads, clipped to
the leg side for a single
41.6 Symonds to Pollock, no run, full, flat and on the off, played back
to the bowler
End of over 42 (8 runs) ICC World XI 250/7 (RR: 5.95 RRR: 79/8 = 9.88)
A Symonds 7-0-43-1 (2w) - Coventry End
KP Pietersen 16* (21b 1x6) SM Pollock 5* (7b)
42.1 Clark to Pietersen, OUT: full and on the stumps, Pietersen goes for
the big hit ver long on but can't quite get hold of it. Watson
takes the catch at long on and the danger man is gone
ICC World XI 250/8, Partnership of 15
KP Pietersen c Watson b Clark 16 (22b 0x4 1x6)
SM Pollock 5* (7b) SR Clark 7.1-0-41-1
First ODI wicket for Clarke, and it's a big one
42.2 Clark to Vettori, one run, full and no the off, eased through cover
for a single
42.3 Clark to Pollock, two runs, short of a length and on he stumps,
heaved down towards long on for a couple
42.4 Clark to Pollock, one run, fullish and on the off, driven well down
to long off
42.5 Clark to Vettori, one run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, eased wide of cover for a single
42.6 Clark to Pollock, one run, full and quite straight, worked down to
long on for a couple
End of over 43 (6 runs) ICC World XI 256/8 (RR: 5.95 RRR: 73/7 = 10.43)
SR Clark 8-0-47-1 - Lockett End
SM Pollock 9* (10b) DL Vettori 2* (2b)
43.1 Symonds to Pollock, one run
43.2 Symonds to Vettori, one run, fullish and outside the off, defended
and a quick single stolen
43.3 Symonds to Pollock, no run, pretty flat and on the stumps, heaved
to the on side
43.4 Symonds to Pollock, one run, on the pads this time and worked away
through the on side
43.5 Symonds to Vettori, two runs, short of a length and outside the
off, Vettori cuts well, Hussey dives on the ropes and fields
43.6 Symonds to Vettori, two runs
End of over 44 (7 runs) ICC World XI 263/8 (RR: 5.98 RRR: 66/6 = 11.00)
A Symonds 8-0-50-1 (2w) - Coventry End
SM Pollock 11* (13b) DL Vettori 7* (5b)
44.1 Clark to Pollock, two runs, good length ball on the off, carved
over the fielder at cover for a couple
44.2 Clark to Pollock, two runs, full and slipping down the leg side,
flicked well through midwicket
44.3 Clark to Pollock, OUT: Pollock goes for the big hit but cannot
clear White at long off, there's a second wicket for Clark as
Pollock holes out
ICC World XI 267/9, Partnership of 17
SM Pollock c White b Clark 15 (16b 0x4 0x6)
DL Vettori 7* (5b) SR Clark 8.3-0-51-2
44.4 Clark to Vettori, two runs, good length ball on off, driven inside
out towards cover
44.5 Clark to Vettori, one run, full and straight, Clark goes for the
yorker, well kept out
44.6 Clark to Shoaib Akhtar, one run, full and outside the off, Shoaib
drives well to long off
End of over 45 (8 runs) ICC World XI 271/9 (RR: 6.02 RRR: 58/5 = 11.60)
SR Clark 9-0-55-2 - Lockett End
Shoaib Akhtar 1* (1b) DL Vettori 10* (7b)
45.1 Bracken to Shoaib Akhtar, one run
45.2 Bracken to Vettori, one run, heaved to long on
45.3 Bracken to Shoaib Akhtar, OUT: Shoaib can't resist having a go at
this one but does not make good enough contact. Watson takes the
catch running back from cover and that is that
ICC World XI 273/10, Partnership of 6
Shoaib Akhtar c Watson b Bracken 2 (3b 0x4 0x6)
DL Vettori 11* (8b) NW Bracken 7.3-0-43-3
It's all over here. Once again Australia have won in fine style.
Australia have now won the inaugural ICC Super Series 2-0
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Shaun Pollock says 'Gilchrist was superb. To get a hundred as
quickly as he did set the innings up for Australia. We also batted
well but run outs cost us in the middle of the innings and we
never recovered from that.'
'Chris Gayle played out of his socks, as did Sangakkara, but many
of the guys played well and we can take something into the last
game'
'Unbelievable knock from Gilchrist. It's one of the best one-day
knocks you're likely to see,' says Ponting. 'Great to have the
young guys come in play against the world best.'
'It was important for us to do well. It's great to be back in
Australia and playing in front of a home crowd.'
'It's been an unbelievable day and I'm very happy to have won,'
says Gilchrist, the Man of the Match
'It's been a tough few months and it's nice to do well and get the
reward for the hard work we've done.'
That's it from us at Cricinfo, cheers and bye bye till Sunday when
these two teams meet again for the last one-day match in this
series
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