England have won the toss and elected to bowl first India have dropped Robin Singh in favour of Nayan Mongia England players on the ground amidst cheers from English supporters a smiling Stewart leading the team Ganguly and Ramesh walk out as Indian supporters cheer as well Ramesh will take strike as Ganguly goes to the non-strikers end Javed Akhtar and Darrel Hair are the umpires Darren Gough is the bowler 0.1 Gough to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, played to Hussain at point. Ganguly's bottom hand comes off the bat 0.2 Gough to Ganguly, no run, on the middle and leg, played defensively to onside. Gough picks up on his followthrough 0.3 Gough to Ganguly, no run, good bounce on the off. gets on the backfoot, pushed to Hussain at point 0.4 Gough to Ganguly, wide: no run, down the legside, wide declared by Akhtar as the crowd roars in delight first runs for India 0.4 Gough to Ganguly, FOUR, down the legside, glanced off the bat to fineleg boundary. Gough surprised that Akhtar didn't give it legbyes 0.5 Gough to Ganguly, wide: no run, well outside the off, moving further away. another wide 0.5 Gough to Ganguly, no run, pushed to Hollioake at short extra covers 0.6 Gough to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, excellent ball. beats the outside edge and goes through to Stewart End of over 1 (6 runs) India 6/0 (RR: 6.00) D Gough 1-0-6-0 (2w) - City End S Ramesh 0* (0b) SC Ganguly 4* (6b 1x4) Gough fell down after delivering the last ball! Ramesh now takes guard against Fraser 1.1 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, surprising slower ball. almost a full toss on the off. Ramesh brings the bat down and plays to covers 1.2 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, on the middle and leg, pushed to short midwicket there is no pace or movement in Fraser's bowling looks extremely ordinary 1.3 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, on the middle and leg, pushed to onside. Fraser lets out a grunt bowling that ball a la Monica Seles 1.4 Fraser to Ramesh, two runs, turned to deep backward square leg. Picks up a couple to open his account 1.5 Fraser to Ramesh, one run, short down the legside. All Ramesh could do was negotiate it to backward square leg for an easy run 1.6 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, through to keeper End of over 2 (3 runs) India 9/0 (RR: 4.50) ARC Fraser 1-0-3-0 - Pavilion End S Ramesh 3* (5b) SC Ganguly 4* (7b 1x4) 2.1 Gough to Ramesh, no run, rapped on the pads. big appeal from Gough. struck him high on the pads and going down the legs. Akhtar disagrees 2.2 Gough to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, swinging in nicely. left alone Gough is a start bowler for England and England will be hoping that he comes good here 2.3 Gough to Ramesh, one run, short of length down the legside, turned to Ealham at fineleg 2.4 Gough to Ganguly, no run, outside the off. Ganguly goes for a shot on the off and misses the line of the ball 2.5 Gough to Ganguly, wide: no run, down the legside. wide 2.5 Gough to Ganguly, no run, well pitched up on the off, driven through the covers. well fielded by Adam Holliaoke there 2.6 Gough to Ganguly, no run, on the off, pushed defensively End of over 3 (2 runs) India 11/0 (RR: 3.67) D Gough 2-0-8-0 (3w) - City End S Ramesh 4* (8b) SC Ganguly 4* (10b 1x4) 3.1 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, rapped on the pads. loud and confident appeal from Fraser but Hair gives the benefit of doubt to Ramesh! that was indeed close 3.2 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, through to keeper 3.3 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, on the legs. pushed to midwicket 3.4 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, pushed to covers defensively 3.5 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, left alone 3.6 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, on the backfoot, played to Hollioake at extra covers. End of over 4 (maiden) India 11/0 (RR: 2.75) ARC Fraser 2-1-3-0 - Pavilion End SC Ganguly 4* (10b 1x4) S Ramesh 4* (14b) 4.1 Gough to Ganguly, two runs, played through the covers. well timed. stopped at the boundary 4.2 Gough to Ganguly, no run, down the legside. through to Stewart. not given a wide. must have been pretty close to the stumps it went over the stumps in fact as Ganguly attempted to flick the ball 4.3 Gough to Ganguly, (noball) no run, on the off, firmly played to covers 4.3 Gough to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, beats the edge, through to keeper 4.4 Gough to Ganguly, one run, steered to thirdman. Fraser fields 4.5 Gough to Ramesh, no run, on the off. mistimed shot to Flintoff at midoff 4.6 Gough to Ramesh, one run, pushed to Flintoff at midoff for a quick single End of over 5 (5 runs) India 16/0 (RR: 3.20) D Gough 3-0-13-0 (3w 1nb) - City End S Ramesh 5* (16b) SC Ganguly 7* (15b 1x4) 5.1 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, outside the off. super ball. beats Ramesh Ramesh is still not upto mark against these conditions he needs some runs to get his confidence 5.2 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, on the stumps, moving away and beats Ramesh all ends up! 5.3 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, pre-meditated shot, played well ahead of time. ball goes to midoff 5.4 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, pitched up outside the off and driven beautifully to point. excellent fielding by Nasser Hussain there! 5.5 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, outside the off. nice bounce. through to keeper Fraser all set for his second maiden over in succession 5.6 Fraser to Ramesh, wide: no run, down the legside as Fraser messes up his figures 5.6 Fraser to Ramesh, two runs, played neatly through point. Hollioake runs like mad and stops the ball just on the boundary. good fielding effort there! End of over 6 (3 runs) India 19/0 (RR: 3.17) ARC Fraser 3-1-6-0 (1w) - Pavilion End SC Ganguly 7* (15b 1x4) S Ramesh 7* (22b) 6.1 Gough to Ganguly, no run, on the off. pushed to Flintoff at midoff 6.2 Gough to Ganguly, no run, flowing drive outside the off, straight to Hussain at point 6.3 Gough to Ganguly, two runs, outside theoff, played to the right of Hussain at point. Fraser runs slowly and fields it at squarish thirdman 6.4 Gough to Ganguly, no run, flowing drive again, Hollioake throws himself fiercely and fields at covers! England's offside fielding has been perfect so far 6.5 Gough to Ganguly, one run, played to thirdman between gully and point. Fraser has to field Hussain, Hollioake and Flintoff on the offside cover cordon 6.6 Gough to Ramesh, no run, played defensively to midoff End of over 7 (3 runs) India 22/0 (RR: 3.14) D Gough 4-0-16-0 (3w 1nb) - City End SC Ganguly 10* (20b 1x4) S Ramesh 7* (23b) Flintoff has not been tested so far whereas Hussain and Hollioake have shown gold medal effort for England Fraser is sluggish but you cannot expect anything better from an old man Fraser now ready with the ball 7.1 Fraser to Ganguly, FOUR, down the legs, played neatly to deep midwicket 7.2 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, on the backfoot, played to Hussain at point 7.3 Fraser to Ganguly, wide: no run, outside the off, and moves a mile away. declared wide 7.3 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, on the legs. pushed straight to midwicket fielder 7.4 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, pushed to midon 7.5 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, pushed to Flintoff at midon 7.6 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, that was a good ball! on the off and squares up Ganguly and beats him. to keeper End of over 8 (5 runs) India 27/0 (RR: 3.38) ARC Fraser 4-1-11-0 (2w) - Pavilion End S Ramesh 7* (23b) SC Ganguly 14* (26b 2x4) Mullally the new bowler! and Ramesh will be facing him 8.1 Mullally to Ramesh, no run, short outside the off, Ramesh goes for a square cut and with that sort of poor footwork he can't do much. through to Stewart 8.2 Mullally to Ramesh, no run, this ball swung in and goes between the bat & pads! Ramesh is clueless 8.3 Mullally to Ramesh, no run, this swung the other way! on the off and swinging away. Ramesh continues to be clueless 8.4 Mullally to Ramesh, no run, well outside the off and Ramesh feels miserable poking and getting beaten 8.5 Mullally to Ramesh, FOUR, outside the off, swinging in. Ramesh decides that the gods are in his favour and cleverly inside edges to fineleg! this was so cleverly executed as the ball flew one inch over the stumps:-) 8.6 Mullally to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, beaten as Mullally walks up to Ramesh and mouths some nice profanities End of over 9 (4 runs) India 31/0 (RR: 3.44) AD Mullally 1-0-4-0 - City End SC Ganguly 14* (26b 2x4) S Ramesh 11* (29b 1x4) 9.1 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, on the backfoot, played to covers Ramesh looked like a silly goose last over 9.2 Fraser to Ganguly, FOUR, down the legs, timed well enough that it ran all the way through midon, frustrating the fielder there till the last minute as Flintoff went crashing into the advertisement boards 9.3 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, peach of a ball. beats Ganguly Flintoff also damaged the camera lens there 9.4 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, down the legs, played to square leg fielder 9.5 Fraser to Ganguly, two runs, on the backfoot, pushed through the covers 9.6 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, played back along the pitch to the bowler End of over 10 (6 runs) India 37/0 (RR: 3.70) ARC Fraser 5-1-17-0 (2w) - Pavilion End S Ramesh 11* (29b 1x4) SC Ganguly 20* (32b 3x4) Mullally again to Ramesh. This will be an interesting over again 10.1 Mullally to Ramesh, one run, outside the off, steered to thirdman and Ramesh sighs from relief delay as sight screens are adjusted 10.2 Mullally to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, beats the outside edge, to keeper 10.3 Mullally to Ganguly, one run, outside the off, steered to square thirdman 10.4 Mullally to Ramesh, no run, cut back in and rapped on the pads down the legside the joke of the century will be when Ramesh guts it out and scores a century this game! 10.5 Mullally to Ramesh, one run, inside edge as he tries to steer to thirdman. ball goes to fineleg! not only that, Ramesh falls down while attempting a second run 10.6 Mullally to Ganguly, no run, pitched on the stumps and cut in sharply. rapped on the pads down the legside End of over 11 (3 runs) India 40/0 (RR: 3.64) AD Mullally 2-0-7-0 - City End S Ramesh 13* (32b 1x4) SC Ganguly 21* (35b 3x4) 10.6 Mullally to Ganguly, no run, and the 7th ball of the over almost gets a wicket, very close to an edge End of over 11 (3 runs) India 40/0 (RR: 3.64) AD Mullally 2-0-7-0 - City End S Ramesh 13* (32b 1x4) SC Ganguly 21* (36b 3x4) 11.1 Fraser to Ramesh, one run, edged wide of gully to thirdman this sounds omnious for England! 11.2 Fraser to Ganguly, one run, down the legs, played neatly to fineleg 11.3 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, first better looking shot from Ramesh as he plays back to the bowler 11.4 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, pushed to wide gully 11.5 Fraser to Ramesh, FOUR, short on the middle, pulled over midwicket boundary 11.6 Fraser to Ramesh, one run, outside the off, well played to point. wellfielded there by diving Hollioake and Hussain picks the ball and throws but time for a single End of over 12 (7 runs) India 47/0 (RR: 3.92) ARC Fraser 6-1-24-0 (2w) - Pavilion End S Ramesh 19* (37b 2x4) SC Ganguly 22* (37b 3x4) 12.1 Mullally to Ramesh, no run, short outside the off, plays and misses 12.2 Mullally to Ramesh, one run, outside theof,f steered to thirdman 12.3 Mullally to Ganguly, legbye: one run, cuts back in from outside the off, rapped on the pads! loud appeal from Mullally. That looked extremely close! ball ran to thirdman poor Mullally 12.4 Mullally to Ramesh, no run, played to point 12.5 Mullally to Ramesh, OUT: edged to second slip and well taken catch by Hick there India 49/1, Partnership of 49 S Ramesh c Hick b Mullally 20 (41b 2x4 0x6) AD Mullally 2.5-0-8-1 - City End 12.6 Mullally to Dravid, no run, outside the off, played to point End of over 13 (2 runs) India 49/1 (RR: 3.77) AD Mullally 3-0-8-1 - City End SC Ganguly 22* (38b 3x4) R Dravid 0* (1b) 13.1 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, on the backfoot, played to Hollioake at covers 13.2 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, excellent ball. beaten 13.3 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, on the backfoot, played straight to Hollioake there at covers 13.4 Fraser to Ganguly, FOUR, short of length outside the off, cracked through the covers 13.5 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, on the backfoot, played straight to covers 13.6 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, cracked straight to Hussain at point. Hussain wanted third umpire to have a look at it. Javed Akhtar didn't even bother calling for the TV replays End of over 14 (4 runs) India 53/1 (RR: 3.79) ARC Fraser 7-1-28-0 (2w) - Pavilion End R Dravid 0* (1b) SC Ganguly 26* (44b 4x4) 14.1 Mullally to Dravid, FOUR, outside the off, played superbly through the covers. This is batting 14.2 Mullally to Dravid, no run, outside the off, dropped it down to point 14.3 Mullally to Dravid, no run, pushed to midoff. Hollioake from covers runs around and cuts the ball 14.4 Mullally to Dravid, (noball) no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler 14.4 Mullally to Dravid, no run, outside the off, pushed to point. Ganguly shouts "NO!" 14.5 Mullally to Dravid, wide: no run, down the legside. Dravid attempts a glance but can't reach the ball 14.5 Mullally to Dravid, no run, on the off, inner edged to Fairbrother at forward short leg pretty aggressive fielding 2 slips and a gully and a forward short leg 14.6 Mullally to Dravid, no run, on the off, swinging away, through to keeper End of over 15 (6 runs) India 59/1 (RR: 3.93) AD Mullally 4-0-14-1 (1w 1nb) - City End SC Ganguly 26* (44b 4x4) R Dravid 4* (8b 1x4) Fraser runs in and the ball drops down alipping from his hands. dead ball 15.1 Fraser to Ganguly, one run, pushed between square leg and midwicket for a quick run 15.2 Fraser to Dravid, no run, on the off, forward and rapped on the body 15.3 Fraser to Dravid, no run, on the off, pushed to gully 15.4 Fraser to Dravid, no run, outside the off, moving away. left alone 15.5 Fraser to Dravid, no run, on the off, Dravid is a bit uncomfortable. turned to forward short leg 15.6 Fraser to Dravid, no run, on the backfoot, pushed to midwicket End of over 16 (1 run) India 60/1 (RR: 3.75) ARC Fraser 8-1-29-0 (2w) - Pavilion End SC Ganguly 27* (45b 4x4) R Dravid 4* (13b 1x4) Match State: Drinks 16.1 Mullally to Ganguly, FOUR, touched so perfectly, it ran all the way to long on. perfect shot 16.2 Mullally to Ganguly, one run, down the legs, played to Ealham at fineleg 16.3 Mullally to Dravid, one run, down the legs, beautifully flicked to Fraser at fineleg 16.4 Mullally to Ganguly, no run, pushed firmly to midoff. Gough fields 16.5 Mullally to Ganguly, legbye: one run, down the legs, to backward short leg 16.6 Mullally to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, pushed to Hussain at short leg End of over 17 (7 runs) India 67/1 (RR: 3.94) AD Mullally 5-0-20-1 (1w 1nb) - City End SC Ganguly 32* (49b 5x4) R Dravid 5* (15b 1x4) Ealham 17.1 Ealham to Ganguly, wide: no run, down the legside 17.1 Ealham to Ganguly, no run, on the off, pushed to midoff 17.2 Ealham to Ganguly, no run, well pitched up on the off, Ganguly goes for an offdrive and misses the ball 17.3 Ealham to Ganguly, one run, pushed to Fraser at midon and before Fraser can start moving they take a quick run 17.4 Ealham to Dravid, one run, nice looking late cut to thirdman 17.5 Ealham to Ganguly, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler 17.6 Ealham to Ganguly, no run, comes down the track... and misses the line all the way! End of over 18 (3 runs) India 70/1 (RR: 3.89) MA Ealham 1-0-3-0 (1w) - Pavilion End R Dravid 6* (16b 1x4) SC Ganguly 33* (54b 5x4) 18.1 Mullally to Dravid, FOUR, outside the off, played forward of point. great shot and only Dravid can play like this 18.2 Mullally to Dravid, FOUR, pitched up on the legs and a brilliant flick shot, through square leg 18.3 Mullally to Dravid, no run, on the off, well forward and plays back along the pitch. 18.4 Mullally to Dravid, wide: no run, down the legside, Stewart didn't collect it well enough 18.4 Mullally to Dravid, one run, turned to short fineleg Mullally talking to Gough 18.5 Mullally to Ganguly, legbye: one run, off the legs, turned down the legside 18.6 Mullally to Dravid, no run, pushed to covers defensively End of over 19 (11 runs) India 81/1 (RR: 4.26) AD Mullally 6-0-30-1 (2w 1nb) - City End SC Ganguly 33* (55b 5x4) R Dravid 15* (21b 3x4) 19.1 Ealham to Ganguly, one run, played to sweeper covers 19.2 Ealham to Dravid, no run, outsaide theoff, nicely stroked, straight to point 19.3 Ealham to Dravid, (noball) no run, outside the off, well left 19.3 Ealham to Dravid, no run, pitched up on the stumps, played straight to midon 19.4 Ealham to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone 19.5 Ealham to Dravid, no run, well pitched up on the off, played straight to midoff 19.6 Ealham to Dravid, no run, outside the off, moving away. left alone End of over 20 (2 runs) India 83/1 (RR: 4.15) MA Ealham 2-0-5-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End SC Ganguly 34* (56b 5x4) R Dravid 15* (27b 3x4) Darren Gough brought back 20.1 Gough to Ganguly, one run, pitched up on the off, goes for a shot on the off, inner edged to fineleg 20.2 Gough to Dravid, one run, tries to glance it to fineleg but scoops it with leading edge between midwicket and midon lucky! lucky! 20.3 Gough to Ganguly, one run, outside the off. short. played straight to Hussain diving superbly at point 20.4 Gough to Dravid, two runs, superbly glanced to fineleg 20.5 Gough to Dravid, one run, outside the off, played to thirdman 20.6 Gough to Ganguly, FOUR, outside the off, edged past first slip End of over 21 (10 runs) India 93/1 (RR: 4.43) D Gough 5-0-26-0 (3w 1nb) - City End R Dravid 19* (30b 3x4) SC Ganguly 40* (59b 6x4) 21.1 Ealham to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler 21.2 Ealham to Dravid, no run, played straight, bowler gets his hands on to the ball and deflects on the stumps as Ganguly is stranded outside. Akhtar finds it an easy decision India 93/2, Partnership of 44 SC Ganguly run out (Ealham) 40 (59b 6x4 0x6) 21.3 Ealham to Dravid, no run, on the off, pushed to covers 21.4 Ealham to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, defended Hair was the umpire in this end and not Akhtar. sorry 21.5 Ealham to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, pushed to covers Dravid has now withdrawn himself into the shell obviously annoyed by that shot 21.6 Ealham to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, played back along the pitch End of over 22 (maiden) India 93/2 (RR: 4.23) MA Ealham 3-1-5-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End SR Tendulkar 0* (0b) R Dravid 19* (36b 3x4) 22.1 Gough to Tendulkar, no run, down the legside. Tendulkar attempts to glance it and misses 22.2 Gough to Tendulkar, one run, turned to square leg. Fraser comes around to field 22.3 Gough to Dravid, no run, outside the off, faster ball. Dravid brings his bat down fast and defends to slips 22.4 Gough to Dravid, (noball) no run, outside the off, runs through the batsman a good ball if not for the overstepping 22.4 Gough to Dravid, no run, outside the off. Dravid still misreading Gough's pace here. plays a mistimed shot back to the bowler Gough is clearly a yard or two faster than others 22.5 Gough to Dravid, no run, outside the off, edged and falls short of the lone slip 22.6 Gough to Dravid, no run, swinging in a bit, played to point End of over 23 (2 runs) India 95/2 (RR: 4.13) D Gough 6-0-28-0 (3w 2nb) - City End SR Tendulkar 1* (2b) R Dravid 19* (41b 3x4) Indians need to pull themselves up a lot from this position they need to take a few singles, rotate the strike and all the other usual cliches 23.1 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, played to covers 23.2 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, mistimed trying to square cut. to extra covers 23.3 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, rapped on the pads outside the off. appeal. not out 23.4 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, beaten attempting a square cut 23.5 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler 23.6 Ealham to Tendulkar, FOUR, slightly short of length, smashed over midon. contemptuous pull End of over 24 (4 runs) India 99/2 (RR: 4.12) MA Ealham 4-1-9-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End R Dravid 19* (41b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 5* (8b 1x4) 24.1 Gough to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, pushed defensively forward 24.2 Gough to Dravid, one run, played behind square leg 100 up in 24.2 overs 24.3 Gough to Tendulkar, one run, turned to fineleg 24.4 Gough to Dravid, one run, pushed to covers. extremely risky run as a direct throw would have sent Tendulkar reeling back to the pavilion! 24.5 Gough to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, left alone 24.6 Gough to Tendulkar, one run, on the off, defended to backward point and a cheeky run End of over 25 (4 runs) India 103/2 (RR: 4.12) D Gough 7-0-32-0 (3w 2nb) - City End SR Tendulkar 7* (11b 1x4) R Dravid 21* (44b 3x4) 25.1 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, pitched up on the off, excellent cover drive but well fielded by Fairbrother 25.2 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, on the stumps, defensive 25.3 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, beaten on the offdrive 25.4 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler 25.5 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, on the stumps, played to midoff 25.6 Ealham to Tendulkar, two runs, down the track, plays it uppishly. mistimed but falls with all the luck in no-man's land at covers End of over 26 (2 runs) India 105/2 (RR: 4.04) MA Ealham 5-1-11-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End R Dravid 21* (44b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 9* (17b 1x4) Indian batting is not up to the mark so far 26.1 Gough to Dravid, no run, outside the off, played to covers 26.2 Gough to Dravid, no run, pushed to point 26.3 Gough to Dravid, no run, defended to point 26.4 Gough to Dravid, no run, pushed to Hussain at point again 26.5 Gough to Dravid, FOUR, inswinging ball, played beautifully, straight to long on 26.6 Gough to Dravid, two runs, outside the off, played sweetly to deep square thirdman End of over 27 (6 runs) India 111/2 (RR: 4.11) D Gough 8-0-38-0 (3w 2nb) - City End SR Tendulkar 9* (17b 1x4) R Dravid 27* (50b 4x4) Gough and Fraser have bowled 8 each. Mullally 6. A fifth bowler will have to be introduce next over 27.1 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, on the backfoot, played back to the bowler Flintoff exercising vigorously 27.2 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, played to midon, brilliant fielding by Flintoff at midon. almost a run out there as Dravid backed up a lot but is back safely 27.3 Ealham to Tendulkar, two runs, played to deep backward point. Hollioake fields well there England have saved several runs today with their excellent fielding 27.4 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, defensive forward 27.5 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, played to Flintoff at midon 27.6 Ealham to Tendulkar, one run, punched through the covers to sweeper covers End of over 28 (3 runs) India 114/2 (RR: 4.07) MA Ealham 6-1-14-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End SR Tendulkar 12* (23b 1x4) R Dravid 27* (50b 4x4) 5th, 6th and 7th bowlers will be in action from now on Flintoff to bowl and Indians may not underrate him 28.1 Flintoff to Tendulkar, one run, gentle ball down the legs, turned to fineleg 28.2 Flintoff to Dravid, two runs, down the legs again, well placed to deep square leg for quick couple of runs Flintoff looks like a harmless Otter 28.3 Flintoff to Dravid, one run, outside the off, attempted square cut, but mistimed wide of Stewart. time enough for a single 28.4 Flintoff to Tendulkar, no run, slow ball on the stumps, rapped on the pads down the legside 28.5 Flintoff to Tendulkar, legbye: one run, of bat & pads to short fineleg 28.6 Flintoff to Dravid, one run, turned to backward short leg End of over 29 (6 runs) India 120/2 (RR: 4.14) A Flintoff 1-0-5-0 - City End R Dravid 31* (53b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 13* (26b 1x4) 29.1 Fraser to Dravid, one run, pushed to wide gully, quick run 29.2 Fraser to Tendulkar, no run, well outside the off, swinging away. through to keeper 29.3 Fraser to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, left alone 29.4 Fraser to Tendulkar, no run, on the off, pushed defensively to covers 29.5 Fraser to Tendulkar, no run, pushed ot offside 29.6 Fraser to Tendulkar, no run, left alone outside the off End of over 30 (1 run) India 121/2 (RR: 4.03) ARC Fraser 9-1-30-0 (2w) - Pavilion End R Dravid 32* (54b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 13* (31b 1x4) 30.1 Flintoff to Dravid, FOUR, down the legs, flicked to deep backward square leg 30.2 Flintoff to Dravid, two runs, played through the covers fielded at sweeper covers 30.3 Flintoff to Dravid, one run, defended to onside, quick run 30.4 Flintoff to Tendulkar, one run, played through the covers, to sweeper 30.5 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, pushed to midwicket fielder 30.6 Flintoff to Dravid, one run, swinging down the legs, played to fineleg End of over 31 (9 runs) India 130/2 (RR: 4.19) A Flintoff 2-0-14-0 - City End R Dravid 40* (59b 5x4) SR Tendulkar 14* (32b 1x4) 31.1 Fraser to Dravid, no run, that ball took off from good length, takes Dravid's handle by surprise 31.2 Fraser to Dravid, no run, on the off, pushed to short covers Fraser in his last over 31.3 Fraser to Dravid, no run, on the off, pushed to short covers Fraser has done a good job for England 31.4 Fraser to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler 31.5 Fraser to Dravid, no run, outside the off, bouncing. defended 31.6 Fraser to Dravid, no run, outside the off, excellent spell with 10- 2-30-0 End of over 32 (maiden) India 130/2 (RR: 4.06) ARC Fraser 10-2-30-0 (2w) - Pavilion End SR Tendulkar 14* (32b 1x4) R Dravid 40* (65b 5x4) Match State: Drinks 32.1 Hollioake to Tendulkar, one run, wide outside the off, hits uppishly to Hussain who drops the catch! 32.2 Hollioake to Dravid, one run, loose balldown the legs, played to deep midwicket 32.3 Hollioake to Tendulkar, FOUR, short, pulled over deep midon, one bounce over the ropes 32.4 Hollioake to Tendulkar, two runs, short of length again, played through the covers. stopped at the boundary 32.5 Hollioake to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers 32.6 Hollioake to Tendulkar, one run, down the legs, turned to backward square leg End of over 33 (9 runs) India 139/2 (RR: 4.21) AJ Hollioake 1-0-9-0 - City End SR Tendulkar 22* (37b 2x4) R Dravid 41* (66b 5x4) 33.1 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, on the stumps, played to midwicket 33.2 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler 33.3 Ealham to Tendulkar, OUT: pulled uppishly, straight to Hick at deep midwicket India 139/3, Partnership of 46 SR Tendulkar c Hick b Ealham 22 (40b 2x4 0x6) MA Ealham 6.3-1-14-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End and the gamble pays off for England. Tendulkar gets out with 998 runs in World Cups and 7 runs short of 8000 runs in career as well 33.4 Ealham to Azharuddin, no run, pushed to midwicket 33.5 Ealham to Azharuddin, no run, on the off, pushed to covers 33.6 Ealham to Azharuddin, no run, on the stumps, pushed to covers and a maiden over with a wicket End of over 34 (maiden) India 139/3 (RR: 4.09) MA Ealham 7-2-14-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End R Dravid 41* (66b 5x4) M Azharuddin 0* (3b) 34.1 Hollioake to Dravid, one run, played to midwicket 34.2 Hollioake to Azharuddin, no run, outside the off, pushed to Hussain at point 34.3 Hollioake to Azharuddin, FOUR, outside the off, edged through the vacant slips 34.4 Hollioake to Azharuddin, legbye: one run, off the pads to short leg 34.5 Hollioake to Dravid, one run, played through the covers 34.6 Hollioake to Azharuddin, one run, played through midwicket End of over 35 (8 runs) India 147/3 (RR: 4.20) AJ Hollioake 2-0-16-0 - City End M Azharuddin 5* (7b 1x4) R Dravid 43* (68b 5x4) 35.1 Ealham to Azharuddin, no run, pushed to covers 35.2 Ealham to Azharuddin, no run, played to covers 35.3 Ealham to Azharuddin, no run, outside the off, cramped, played back to the bowler 35.4 Ealham to Azharuddin, no run, well outside the off, goes for a big square cut and misses 35.5 Ealham to Azharuddin, one run, pushed through the covers to sweeper Ealham has been pretty accurate 35.6 Ealham to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, defended to midwicket End of over 36 (1 run) India 148/3 (RR: 4.11) MA Ealham 8-2-15-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End M Azharuddin 6* (12b 1x4) R Dravid 43* (69b 5x4) 8-2-15-1 (Tendulkar's wicket) is a match winning effort 36.1 Hollioake to Azharuddin, one run, played to deep covers. Hick fields 36.2 Hollioake to Dravid, one run, short of length, pulled and misfielded at midwicket. 150 up 36.3 Hollioake to Azharuddin, no run, inswinging yorker! (but at a slow pace) and unsettles Azharuddin as Azharuddin skids down 36.4 Hollioake to Azharuddin, one run, on the legs, played to deep midwicket. Azharuddin gets 9000 runs in ODI career 36.5 Hollioake to Dravid, one run, down the legside, leading edge to covers 36.6 Hollioake to Azharuddin, FOUR, on the legs, flicked - famous Azhar touch - past midwicket! End of over 37 (8 runs) India 156/3 (RR: 4.22) AJ Hollioake 3-0-24-0 - City End R Dravid 45* (71b 5x4) M Azharuddin 12* (16b 2x4) Azharuddin gets treatment for his toes that Hollioake yorker did him in 37.1 Flintoff to Dravid, FOUR, outside the off, brilliant late cut to fine thirdman! 37.2 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, pitched on the legs, played to midwicket fielder 37.3 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, on the off, pushed to point 37.4 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler Dravid is on 49 37.5 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, defended 37.6 Flintoff to Dravid, one run, turned to deep square leg, gets to his 50 End of over 38 (5 runs) India 161/3 (RR: 4.24) A Flintoff 3-0-19-0 - Pavilion End R Dravid 50* (77b 6x4) M Azharuddin 12* (16b 2x4) 4th time he is crossing 50 in 5 matches here twice he also went on to score 100s 38.1 Hollioake to Dravid, legbye: one run, down the legs, pulls and misses. on the body to offside 38.2 Hollioake to Azharuddin, two runs, pushed neatly through offside, fielded extremely well by Hick at the boundary 38.3 Hollioake to Azharuddin, one run, on the legs, whipped to deep midwicket 38.4 Hollioake to Dravid, two runs, outside theoff, on the backfoot, cut away to deep backward point Ealham is the fielder 38.5 Hollioake to Dravid, one run, full toss, wide down the legside. Dravid comes down the track and flicks to fineleg 38.6 Hollioake to Azharuddin, one run, pitched up, clubbed to long on End of over 39 (8 runs) India 169/3 (RR: 4.33) AJ Hollioake 4-0-31-0 - City End M Azharuddin 16* (19b 2x4) R Dravid 53* (80b 6x4) 39.1 Flintoff to Azharuddin, FOUR, outside the off, edged over the slips 39.2 Flintoff to Azharuddin, no run, on the stumps, pushed to covers 39.3 Flintoff to Azharuddin, one run, played through the covers to sweeper 39.4 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, bounce outside the off, surprised Dravid. through to keeper 39.5 Flintoff to Dravid, OUT: played uppishly straight to long on India 174/4, Partnership of 35 R Dravid c Ealham b Flintoff 53 (82b 6x4 0x6) A Flintoff 3.5-0-24-1 - Pavilion End 39.6 Flintoff to Azharuddin, no run, played back to the bowler End of over 40 (5 runs) India 174/4 (RR: 4.35) A Flintoff 4-0-24-1 - Pavilion End A Jadeja 0* (0b) M Azharuddin 21* (23b 3x4) last 10 overs coming up 40.1 Hollioake to Jadeja, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler 40.2 Hollioake to Jadeja, one run, short outside the off, played to thridman 40.3 Hollioake to Azharuddin, no run, outside the off, beaten 40.4 Hollioake to Azharuddin, one run, turned to square leg 40.5 Hollioake to Jadeja, no run, inswinger, played to midwicket 40.6 Hollioake to Jadeja, one run, played to deep midwicket End of over 41 (3 runs) India 177/4 (RR: 4.32) AJ Hollioake 5-0-34-0 - City End A Jadeja 2* (4b) M Azharuddin 22* (25b 3x4) 41.1 Flintoff to Jadeja, one run, played to fine thirdman, but Gough cuts the ball this time 41.2 Flintoff to Azharuddin, no run, pushed to short covers 41.3 Flintoff to Azharuddin, one run, pushed to midoff 41.4 Flintoff to Jadeja, no run, on the blockhole down the legs, played without much clue to the offside 41.5 Flintoff to Jadeja, one run, pushed to midoff 41.6 Flintoff to Azharuddin, one run, on the backfoot, played to deep point End of over 42 (4 runs) India 181/4 (RR: 4.31) A Flintoff 5-0-28-1 - Pavilion End M Azharuddin 24* (28b 3x4) A Jadeja 4* (7b) Mullally coming back 42.1 Mullally to Azharuddin, no run, pushed to short covers, Holliokae fields Azharuddin and Jadeja need to do a lot more this match unlike the previous matches 42.2 Mullally to Azharuddin, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler 42.3 Mullally to Azharuddin, one run, on the legs, turned to Fraser at long leg 42.4 Mullally to Jadeja, no run, outside the off, edged but bounced short of Stewart 42.5 Mullally to Jadeja, three runs, pulled over deep midwicket. Gough fields at the boundary 42.6 Mullally to Azharuddin, no run, played back to the bowler. well bowled End of over 43 (4 runs) India 185/4 (RR: 4.30) AD Mullally 7-0-34-1 (2w 1nb) - City End A Jadeja 7* (9b) M Azharuddin 25* (32b 3x4) 43.1 Ealham to Jadeja, one run, lofted, mistimed to long on, dropping short of the fielder there 43.2 Ealham to Azharuddin, no run, outside the off, Azharuddin fans the ball as it takes its course to the wicket keeper 43.3 Ealham to Azharuddin, one run, played uppishly but falls short of the fielder at deep midon 43.4 Ealham to Jadeja, legbye: one run, off the pads to onside 43.5 Ealham to Azharuddin, OUT: played uppishly. poor shot of course. well taken by Hussain at long off running blind India 188/5, Partnership of 14 M Azharuddin c Hussain b Ealham 26 (35b 3x4 0x6) MA Ealham 8.5-2-17-2 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End sorry. that went more like between cover and point 43.6 Ealham to Jadeja, one run, played to covers End of over 44 (4 runs) India 189/5 (RR: 4.30) MA Ealham 9-2-18-2 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End A Jadeja 9* (12b) NR Mongia 0* (0b) 44.1 Mullally to Jadeja, two runs, played to backward point 44.2 Mullally to Jadeja, one run, off the pads, just close to the crease and they cross over for a run 44.3 Mullally to Mongia, no run, squares up Mongia and beats him all ends up. But then you cannot fault Mongia. He has not batted much so far in this competition 44.4 Mullally to Mongia, no run, comes down the track but misses the ball totally. through to keeper 44.5 Mullally to Mongia, one run, pushed to short covers, quick run 44.6 Mullally to Jadeja, wide: no run, down the legside 44.6 Mullally to Jadeja, no run, pushed to short midwicket, Mongia backs up too much with Jadeja not wanting the run. throw not on target End of over 45 (5 runs) India 194/5 (RR: 4.31) AD Mullally 8-0-39-1 (3w 1nb) - City End NR Mongia 1* (3b) A Jadeja 12* (15b) last 5 overs left 45.1 Ealham to Mongia, one run, makes room and cuts to thridman 45.2 Ealham to Jadeja, FOUR, played through extra covers 45.3 Ealham to Jadeja, no run, rapped on the pads, going down the legs. appeal but not out 45.4 Ealham to Jadeja, FOUR, down the track, pulled to deep backward square leg 45.5 Ealham to Jadeja, no run, played back to the bowler 45.6 Ealham to Jadeja, one run, fuller length, played to Hussain at point. great bowling effort from Ealham End of over 46 (10 runs) India 204/5 (RR: 4.43) MA Ealham 10-2-28-2 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End A Jadeja 21* (20b 2x4) NR Mongia 2* (4b) 46.1 Mullally to Jadeja, FOUR, down the legs, played fine to fineleg 46.2 Mullally to Jadeja, no run, pushed straight to point 46.3 Mullally to Jadeja, one run, mishit, to midoff 46.4 Mullally to Mongia, OUT: down the track, bowled as one would have expected India 209/6, Partnership of 21 NR Mongia b Mullally 2 (5b 0x4 0x6) AD Mullally 8.4-0-44-2 (3w 1nb) - City End Mongia missed the line completely 46.5 Mullally to Srinath, one run, angling ball going from middle to off, steered to thridman 46.6 Mullally to Jadeja, no run, good ball on the blockhole, played back to the bowler End of over 47 (6 runs) India 210/6 (RR: 4.47) AD Mullally 9-0-45-2 (3w 1nb) - City End J Srinath 1* (1b) A Jadeja 26* (24b 3x4) 47.1 Gough to Srinath, OUT: inswinging yorker. cleaned up India 210/7, Partnership of 1 J Srinath b Gough 1 (2b 0x4 0x6) D Gough 8.1-0-38-1 (3w 2nb) - Pavilion End 47.2 Gough to Kumble, no run, another inswinger. Kumble survives 47.3 Gough to Kumble, one run, inswging full toss this time, pushed to covers, risky run 47.4 Gough to Jadeja, FOUR, inswginer again, but extremely well played by Jadeja keeping the bat flush with the ground and running it down to the right of thirdman 47.5 Gough to Jadeja, three runs, played to deep point and very well fielded by Flintoff at the boundary there 47.6 Gough to Kumble, one run, played through the covers End of over 48 (9 runs) India 219/7 (RR: 4.56) D Gough 9-0-47-1 (3w 2nb) - Pavilion End A Kumble 2* (3b) A Jadeja 33* (26b 4x4) 48.1 Mullally to Kumble, wide: no run, down the legside 48.1 Mullally to Kumble, one run, well outside the off, steered to thirdman 48.2 Mullally to Jadeja, FOUR, outside the off, cut away to thirdman boundary! 48.3 Mullally to Jadeja, one run, played to sweeper covers 48.4 Mullally to Kumble, no run, outside the off, Kumble swishes the bat without seeing the ball properly 48.5 Mullally to Kumble, one run, played to midoff 48.6 Mullally to Jadeja, one run, outside the off, inside edged to backward square leg End of over 49 (9 runs) India 228/7 (RR: 4.65) AD Mullally 10-0-54-2 (4w 1nb) - City End A Jadeja 39* (29b 5x4) A Kumble 4* (6b) 49.1 Gough to Jadeja, OUT: skier in the air, taken by Fraser at midoff India 228/8, Partnership of 18 A Jadeja c Fraser b Gough 39 (30b 5x4 0x6) D Gough 9.1-0-47-2 (3w 2nb) - Pavilion End 49.2 Gough to Prasad, one run, played through the covers. confident shot 49.3 Gough to Kumble, one run, swinging yorker, played to sweeper covers 49.4 Gough to Prasad, no run, well outside the off. Prasad makes room to play the ball and misses 49.5 Gough to Prasad, one run, played to backward point 49.6 Gough to Kumble, one run, played to deep thirdman, they run only one End of over 50 (4 runs) India 232/8 (RR: 4.64) D Gough 10-0-51-2 (3w 2nb) - Pavilion End A Kumble 6* (8b) BKV Prasad 2* (3b) so India fall 1 run short of Zimbabwe's score 0.1 Srinath to Hussain, no run 0.2 Srinath to Hussain, no run, pushed to covers 0.3 Srinath to Hussain, two runs, pushed past midoff 0.4 Srinath to Hussain, FOUR, driven through the covers and the run chase begins in style 0.5 Srinath to Hussain, no run, forward, played to off 0.6 Srinath to Hussain, no run, outside the off, swinging in. left alone End of over 1 (6 runs) England 6/0 (RR: 6.00 RRR: 227/49 = 4.63) J Srinath 1-0-6-0 - City End AJ Stewart 0* (0b) N Hussain 6* (6b 1x4) Mohanty opens with Srinath 2 slips and a gully 1.1 Mohanty to Stewart, wide: no run, down the legside 1.1 Mohanty to Stewart, (noball) no run, down the legside. if not for noball, would have been a wide 1.1 Mohanty to Stewart, no run, rapped on the pads. Stewart must have been confused by the ball on the stumps. appeal but not out 1.2 Mohanty to Stewart, no run, outside the off, moving away. left alone 1.3 Mohanty to Stewart, no run, good line and length, moving away. left alone 1.4 Mohanty to Stewart, one run, on the stumps, pushed to midwicket, quick run 1.5 Mohanty to Hussain, two runs, outside the off, pushed neatly past point. Jadeja fields 1.6 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, forward, rapped on the pads outside the off End of over 2 (5 runs) England 11/0 (RR: 5.50 RRR: 222/48 = 4.62) DS Mohanty 1-0-5-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End AJ Stewart 1* (5b) N Hussain 8* (8b 1x4) 2.1 Srinath to Stewart, no run, cuts in and raps on the pads. appeal. not out 2.2 Srinath to Stewart, no run, pushed to short leg 2.3 Srinath to Stewart, one run, pushed to point, quick run the biggest difference between India and England is fielding 2.4 Srinath to Hussain, no run, cuts in sharply, defended back along the pitch 2.5 Srinath to Hussain, no run, on the stumps, bouncing. defended in front of the wicket 2.6 Srinath to Hussain, no run, outside the off. excellent ball. squares him up and beats the outside edge End of over 3 (1 run) England 12/0 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 221/47 = 4.70) J Srinath 2-0-7-0 - City End AJ Stewart 2* (8b) N Hussain 8* (11b 1x4) 3.1 Mohanty to Stewart, OUT: outside the off, swinging away. edged to second slip England 12/1, Partnership of 12 AJ Stewart c Azharuddin b Mohanty 2 (9b 0x4 0x6) DS Mohanty 1.1-0-5-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End and Mohanty strikes early on 3.2 Mohanty to Hick, wide: no run, down the legside 3.2 Mohanty to Hick, OUT: slower ball on the stumps, bowled him! England 13/2, Partnership of 1 GA Hick b Mohanty 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) DS Mohanty 1.2-0-6-2 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End got an inner edge as he tried to push the ball to offside Mohanty can't believe this himself! Thorpe to the crease. left hander 3.3 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, on the off. forward, compact defensive push back along the pitch 3.4 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, on the off, moving away, through to keeper Tendulkar and Azharuddin in the slips 3.5 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, cuts in a bit, pushed to Jadeja at point 3.6 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, on the off, forward. pushed to Jadeja at point End of over 4 (1 run) England 13/2 (RR: 3.25 RRR: 220/46 = 4.78) DS Mohanty 2-0-6-2 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End N Hussain 8* (11b 1x4) GP Thorpe 0* (4b) Hussain wants some adjustments with the sight screen 4.1 Srinath to Hussain, no run, on the off. gets behind the line and defends, turns to the slips to see where the ball is. the ball is just in front of the bat 4.2 Srinath to Hussain, no run, faster ball on the off, pushed to offside. collected by the bowler himself 4.3 Srinath to Hussain, no run, pitched short of length, gets Hussain on the backfoot. pushed to point 4.4 Srinath to Hussain, no run, on the off, took off from the pitch! ruffles Hussain outside the off. through to Mongia who collects over his head 4.5 Srinath to Hussain, no run, outside the off, comes in off the seam. through to keeper 4.6 Srinath to Hussain, no run, on the stumps, defended to onside End of over 5 (maiden) England 13/2 (RR: 2.60 RRR: 220/45 = 4.89) J Srinath 3-1-7-0 - City End GP Thorpe 0* (4b) N Hussain 8* (17b 1x4) 5.1 Mohanty to Thorpe, FOUR, well pitched up on the off, driven superbly through extra covers well played 5.2 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, well pitched up, played to Prasad at midoff 5.3 Mohanty to Thorpe, FOUR, outside the off, width. cut away to point! Thorpe not to be cowed down by the wickets. very positive start to his innings 5.4 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, on the off, played to midon. A person with shirt number 8 fields. 5.5 Mohanty to Thorpe, FOUR, played through the covers! diving fielder there just can't stop it comes round the wicket now 5.6 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, played straight to Prasad at midoff End of over 6 (12 runs) England 25/2 (RR: 4.17 RRR: 208/44 = 4.73) DS Mohanty 3-0-18-2 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End N Hussain 8* (17b 1x4) GP Thorpe 12* (10b 3x4) what a contrast between his previous over and this over! two wickets in two consecutive legal balls in his second over 3 boundaries in his third over 6.1 Srinath to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone 6.2 Srinath to Hussain, no run, excellent ball on the off, just beats the edge on its way to the keeper bounce and movement after pitching 6.3 Srinath to Hussain, no run, outside the off. good bounce from a good length spot. through to keeper a balding Azharuddin standing at second slip, Tendulkar at first slip looks someone else at first slip actually 6.4 Srinath to Hussain, no run, outside the off, short of length, played to point 6.5 Srinath to Hussain, no run, well pitched up this time and beats the outside edge, through to keeper 6.6 Srinath to Hussain, no run, yorker length, goes for a drive on the offside. gets it on to the toe of the bat and survives End of over 7 (maiden) England 25/2 (RR: 3.57 RRR: 208/43 = 4.84) J Srinath 4-2-7-0 - City End GP Thorpe 12* (10b 3x4) N Hussain 8* (23b 1x4) Azharuddin's confidence in Mohanty has ended. It is Prasad now 7.1 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, through to keeper 7.2 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, on the middle, played to point 7.3 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, on the off, pushed to Kumble at midoff (shirt number 8) 7.4 Prasad to Thorpe, one run, turned to square leg. Ramesh runs around to pick it up 7.5 Prasad to Hussain, no run, on the stumps. pretty accurate. pushed to Ganguly at square leg 7.6 Prasad to Hussain, no run, on the stumps, pushed to covers. good first over for Prasad End of over 8 (1 run) England 26/2 (RR: 3.25 RRR: 207/42 = 4.93) BKV Prasad 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End GP Thorpe 13* (14b 3x4) N Hussain 8* (25b 1x4) 8.1 Srinath to Thorpe, one run, turned to fineleg. Prasad fields 8.2 Srinath to Hussain, no run, on the off, coming in. collected by Mongia and they are appealing for inside edge catch. Hair not impressed. it looks like the ball took the edge but Hussain survives 8.3 Srinath to Hussain, FOUR, outside the off, edged over the slips! when you flash outside the off, you flash hard! 8.4 Srinath to Hussain, no run, cutting in from outside the off, pushed to point 8.5 Srinath to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone 8.6 Srinath to Hussain, one run, cutting in and bouncing, fended to fineleg End of over 9 (6 runs) England 32/2 (RR: 3.56 RRR: 201/41 = 4.90) J Srinath 5-2-13-0 - City End N Hussain 13* (30b 2x4) GP Thorpe 14* (15b 3x4) 9.1 Prasad to Hussain, no run, perfect leg cutter. on the off, moving a shade away. beats Hussain! 9.2 Prasad to Hussain, FOUR, another leg cutter! edged and between first slip and the keeper Dravid at first slip standing a bit too deep there 9.3 Prasad to Hussain, no run, outside the off, moving in a bit, through to keeper 9.4 Prasad to Hussain, no run, on the middle and leg, pushed to Kumble at midon 9.5 Prasad to Hussain, no run, on the legs, played to Ganguly at square leg 9.6 Prasad to Hussain, no run, outside the off, good bounce. left alone End of over 10 (4 runs) England 36/2 (RR: 3.60 RRR: 197/40 = 4.93) BKV Prasad 2-0-5-0 - Pavilion End GP Thorpe 14* (15b 3x4) N Hussain 17* (36b 3x4) 10.1 Srinath to Thorpe, no run, on the stumps, played to wide gully 10.2 Srinath to Thorpe, FOUR, short of length, hammered to covers! 10.3 Srinath to Thorpe, two runs, from round the wicket now, on the toes, turned to square leg 10.4 Srinath to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, left alone 10.5 Srinath to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, beats him 10.6 Srinath to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, coming in with the angle of delivery and the seam as well. left alone End of over 11 (6 runs) England 42/2 (RR: 3.82 RRR: 191/39 = 4.90) J Srinath 6-2-19-0 - City End N Hussain 17* (36b 3x4) GP Thorpe 20* (21b 4x4) Thorpe looks supremely confident Hussain shaky 11.1 Prasad to Hussain, one run, outside the off, edged past second slip. Tendulkar at thirdman fields 11.2 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, nice ball! beats him on its way to the keeper 11.3 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, pushed to point 11.4 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, forward. ball gets into the body and rolls to the offside Prasad continuing to bowl from over the wicket 11.5 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler 11.6 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, rapped on the pads. Prasad has succeeded in keeping Thorpe quiet End of over 12 (1 run) England 43/2 (RR: 3.58 RRR: 190/38 = 5.00) BKV Prasad 3-0-6-0 - Pavilion End N Hussain 18* (37b 3x4) GP Thorpe 20* (26b 4x4) Mohanty brought on replacing Srinath 12.1 Mohanty to Hussain, wide: no run, outside the off, swinging further away. given wide 12.1 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, that cut back sharply! and takes Hussain on the pads. except Hair everyone thinks it is out Mohanty can't believe it 12.2 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, rapped on the pads, rolling to slips. mild appeal. not out 12.3 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, on the off, pushed to point 12.4 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, outside the off, Hussain leaves it alone 12.5 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone 12.6 Mohanty to Hussain, one run, down the legs, miscued pull falling just over Tendulkar's head at midon! End of over 13 (2 runs) England 45/2 (RR: 3.46 RRR: 188/37 = 5.08) DS Mohanty 4-0-20-2 (3w 1nb) - City End N Hussain 19* (43b 3x4) GP Thorpe 20* (26b 4x4) 13.1 Prasad to Hussain, no run, on the middle and leg, pushed to midon 13.2 Prasad to Hussain, no run, outside the off, through to keeper 13.3 Prasad to Hussain, one run, on the off, pushed to backward point, quick run 13.4 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, rapped on the pads. must be going down the line. general appeal in hope. not out 13.5 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, pitched outside the off and moving in. left alone 13.6 Prasad to Thorpe, legbye: one run, off the pads to short fineleg End of over 14 (2 runs) England 47/2 (RR: 3.36 RRR: 186/36 = 5.17) BKV Prasad 4-0-7-0 - Pavilion End GP Thorpe 20* (29b 4x4) N Hussain 20* (46b 3x4) 14.1 Mohanty to Thorpe, FOUR, well pitched up on the off, pushed through the covers. great timing 50 up for England in 14.1 overs 14.2 Mohanty to Thorpe, FOUR, edged just wide of Dravid at first slip! and there is no luck whatsoever for the Indians in this game 14.3 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, pitched on the stumps. defended. Mohanty in frustration wants to throw the ball back at Thorpe 14.4 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, through to keeper. Big appeal from Mohanty and Mongia but Hair is least bit interested 14.5 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, on the stumps, defended Mohanty walks up to Thorpe and stares at him! 14.6 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, swinging in and Thorpe is amused End of over 15 (8 runs) England 55/2 (RR: 3.67 RRR: 178/35 = 5.09) DS Mohanty 5-0-28-2 (3w 1nb) - City End N Hussain 20* (46b 3x4) GP Thorpe 28* (35b 6x4) very interesting bowling under overcast conditions Mohanty has been impressive though a bit wayward and expensive 15.1 Prasad to Hussain, no run, rapped on the pads. ball rolls to point 15.2 Prasad to Hussain, no run, on the backfoot, attempted cut. under edged to Azharuddin at second slip 15.3 Prasad to Hussain, one run, swinging away, pushed to thirdman 15.4 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, beats the edge as Thorpe tries to push it to the off 15.5 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, this was a nasty ball! it took off from outside the off and cut back in. Thorpe fends off with his handle to square leg 15.6 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, played defensively End of over 16 (1 run) England 56/2 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 177/34 = 5.21) BKV Prasad 5-0-8-0 - Pavilion End N Hussain 21* (49b 3x4) GP Thorpe 28* (38b 6x4) Prasad has bowled brilliantly here so far Match State: Drinks 16.1 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, played to midoff 16.2 Mohanty to Hussain, two runs, off the bat & pads to fineleg 16.3 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, pushed to square leg 16.4 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone 16.5 Mohanty to Hussain, one run, steered to thirdman 16.6 Mohanty to Thorpe, one run, pushed to covers End of over 17 (4 runs) England 60/2 (RR: 3.53 RRR: 173/33 = 5.24) DS Mohanty 6-0-32-2 (3w 1nb) - City End GP Thorpe 29* (39b 6x4) N Hussain 24* (54b 3x4) Ganguly has come on now 17.1 Ganguly to Thorpe, no run, pushed to offside 17.2 Ganguly to Thorpe, one run, down the track, pushed to midwicket, quick run 17.3 Ganguly to Hussain, three runs, pulled uppishly, didn't time it well enough. to deep midwicket 17.4 Ganguly to Thorpe, one run, pushed to covers, quick run 17.5 Ganguly to Hussain, two runs, nicely played past the lone slip. Srinath runs around in thirdman to field 17.6 Ganguly to Hussain, one run, steered to thirdman. easy over this for England End of over 18 (8 runs) England 68/2 (RR: 3.78 RRR: 165/32 = 5.16) SC Ganguly 1-0-8-0 - Pavilion End N Hussain 30* (57b 3x4) GP Thorpe 31* (42b 6x4) 18.1 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, well pitched up on the middle, played to midoff 18.2 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, tries to turn the ball to onside. goes to square leg 18.3 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, played back along the pitch. A bristled Mohanty runs up and fields the ball 18.4 Mohanty to Hussain, wide: no run, down the legside 18.4 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, on the stumps, defended it has started drizzling in Edgbaston now 18.5 Mohanty to Hussain, three runs, pitched up on the stumps, played uppishly over the bowler. good running 18.6 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, swings in. through to keeper End of over 19 (4 runs) England 72/2 (RR: 3.79 RRR: 161/31 = 5.19) DS Mohanty 7-0-36-2 (4w 1nb) - City End N Hussain 33* (62b 3x4) GP Thorpe 31* (43b 6x4) They were about to bring the covers on when the drizzle stopped so the match is going to continue. Ganguly to bowl 19.1 Ganguly to Hussain, OUT: that is it! Ganguly does it! England 72/3, Partnership of 59 N Hussain b Ganguly 33 (63b 3x4 0x6) SC Ganguly 1.1-0-8-1 - Pavilion End inside edge onto the stumps Fairbrother on, as well as the drizzle 19.2 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, on the stumps, defended to covers 19.3 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, left alone 19.4 Ganguly to Fairbrother, one run, pushed past square leg 19.5 Ganguly to Thorpe, no run, on the stumps, pushed back to the bowler 19.6 Ganguly to Thorpe, no run, on the off, pushed to covers End of over 20 (1 run) England 73/3 (RR: 3.65 RRR: 160/30 = 5.33) SC Ganguly 2-0-9-1 - Pavilion End NH Fairbrother 1* (3b) GP Thorpe 31* (45b 6x4) the umpires talking to groundsman match will continue one light on in the scoreboard 20.1 Mohanty to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, ball swinging in. Mongia and Mohanty set up a drama but Hair is not impressed 20.2 Mohanty to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, through to keeper 20.3 Mohanty to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, swinging in. left alone Mohanty concentrating on inswingers to Fairbrother more rain at Edgbaston Mohanty is ready in the meantime, polishing the ball on his shirt the batsmen walking away as Hair takes the ball away from Mohanty. They share a rare light moment covers coming on Match State: Match starting at 10:15 GMT Umpires and Indian fielders on the field now Fairbrother getting ready and will face the remaining 3 balls from Mohanty's unfinished over Mohanty, from round the wicket 20.4 Mohanty to Fairbrother, no run, on the off, pushed to point. Mohanty limping a bit, back to his bowling mark 20.5 Mohanty to Fairbrother, one run, cuts in from outside the off, played to midwicket, for a quick run. it is very cold out there and windy 20.6 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, moving a bit in. Thorpe leaves it alone End of over 21 (1 run) England 74/3 (RR: 3.52 RRR: 159/29 = 5.48) DS Mohanty 8-0-37-2 (4w 1nb) - City End NH Fairbrother 2* (8b) GP Thorpe 31* (46b 6x4) 21.1 Srinath to Fairbrother, one run, on the off, pushed to point for a quick run 21.2 Srinath to Thorpe, FOUR, pitched up on the legs, brilliant shot from Thorpe to midwicket 21.3 Srinath to Thorpe, no run, from round the wicket now, played straight to square leg 21.4 Srinath to Thorpe, one run, turned to fineleg 21.5 Srinath to Fairbrother, no run, from over the wicket now, on the middle and off, pushed to point 21.6 Srinath to Fairbrother, no run, on the off, pushed to Prasad at midoff End of over 22 (6 runs) England 80/3 (RR: 3.64 RRR: 153/28 = 5.46) J Srinath 7-2-25-0 - Pavilion End GP Thorpe 36* (49b 7x4) NH Fairbrother 3* (11b) Prasad now 22.1 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, on the middle and leg, pushed to square leg Prasad is ocming from over the wicket now 22.2 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, on the middle, played to midon 22.3 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, played to midoff 22.4 Prasad to Thorpe, legbye: one run, down th elegside, pushed off the pads to backward short leg 22.5 Prasad to Fairbrother, no run, on the off, pushed to point 22.6 Prasad to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, through to keeper End of over 23 (1 run, maiden) England 81/3 (RR: 3.52 RRR: 152/27 = 5.63) BKV Prasad 6-1-8-0 - City End GP Thorpe 36* (53b 7x4) NH Fairbrother 3* (13b) 23.1 Srinath to Thorpe, no run, from round the wicket, on the off, pushed to Kumble at midwicket 23.2 Srinath to Thorpe, no run, pitched up on the off, driven to midon. Kumble fields 23.3 Srinath to Thorpe, no run, sharply raising ball on the stumps, through to keeper gem of a ball 23.4 Srinath to Thorpe, OUT: yorker, on the pads. he is gone England 81/4, Partnership of 9 GP Thorpe lbw b Srinath 36 (57b 7x4 0x6) J Srinath 7.4-2-25-1 - Pavilion End it may be a bit harsh to Thorpe in that it may be going down the legside 23.5 Srinath to Flintoff, no run 23.6 Srinath to Flintoff, no run, outside the off, through to keeper End of over 24 (maiden) England 81/4 (RR: 3.38 RRR: 152/26 = 5.85) J Srinath 8-3-25-1 - Pavilion End NH Fairbrother 3* (13b) A Flintoff 0* (2b) 24.1 Prasad to Fairbrother, two runs, down the legside, tickled fine to fineleg 24.2 Prasad to Fairbrother, no run, pushed to covers 24.3 Prasad to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, pokes and is beaten 24.4 Prasad to Fairbrother, no run, on the off, pushed to covers 24.5 Prasad to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, moving away. to keeper 24.6 Prasad to Fairbrother, no run, on the off, pushed to Jadeja at backward point End of over 25 (2 runs) England 83/4 (RR: 3.32 RRR: 150/25 = 6.00) BKV Prasad 7-1-10-0 - City End A Flintoff 0* (2b) NH Fairbrother 5* (19b) Kumble, 5th bowler, coming on 25.1 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, well flighted, pushed to covers 25.2 Kumble to Flintoff, one run, played through the gap to sweeper covers Azharuddin and Kumble adjusting the field placements 25.3 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, pushed to silly point 25.4 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, pushed to silly point. Newcomer Ramesh is serving a sentence there 25.5 Kumble to Fairbrother, one run, played to backward point. Ganguly is sweeping the position there 25.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, tossed up, down the track, played back to the bowler. End of over 26 (2 runs) England 85/4 (RR: 3.27 RRR: 148/24 = 6.17) A Kumble 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End NH Fairbrother 6* (22b) A Flintoff 1* (5b) Azharuddin has a slip and silly point for Kumble Mohanty brought on! 26.1 Mohanty to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, through to keeper beats the edge 26.2 Mohanty to Fairbrother, FOUR, well pitched up on the off, nicely timed to cover fence 26.3 Mohanty to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, moving in. well left 26.4 Mohanty to Fairbrother, wide: no run, outside the off, short. declared wide 26.4 Mohanty to Fairbrother, one run, short of length and width on the off, played to deep point a bad over so far from Mohanty 26.5 Mohanty to Flintoff, no run, from over the wicket now, on the stumps, pushed to covers 26.6 Mohanty to Flintoff, no run, drifting down the legside, rapped on the pads. appeal but not out End of over 27 (6 runs) England 91/4 (RR: 3.37 RRR: 142/23 = 6.17) DS Mohanty 9-0-43-2 (5w 1nb) - City End NH Fairbrother 11* (26b 1x4) A Flintoff 1* (7b) 27.1 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, through to keeper as Fairbrother comes down to pat it and misses 27.2 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, forward, played back to the bowler 27.3 Kumble to Fairbrother, one run, played to backward point, quick run 27.4 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, forward, rapped on the pads. big appeal from Kumble but Akhtar is not interested 27.5 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, comes down a bit and plays straight to midoff. Srinath fields 27.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, played straight to covers. Azharuddin at short position there fields End of over 28 (1 run) England 92/4 (RR: 3.29 RRR: 141/22 = 6.41) A Kumble 2-0-3-0 - Pavilion End NH Fairbrother 12* (29b 1x4) A Flintoff 1* (10b) 28.1 Mohanty to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, beats the edge for the umpteenth time 28.2 Mohanty to Fairbrother, no run, well pitched up on the off, but no width. played straight to covers 28.3 Mohanty to Fairbrother, FOUR, outside the off, takes the outer edge and goes well over thirdman, one bounce. There was just too much width there 28.4 Mohanty to Fairbrother, three runs, down the track, lofted over midoff. well played. Tendulkar runs and fields at the boundary 28.5 Mohanty to Flintoff, FOUR, down the track, edged between slip and the wicket keeper! English batsmen taking their chances and successding so far 28.6 Mohanty to Flintoff, no run, outside the off, through to keeper and Mohanty's spell ends End of over 29 (11 runs) England 103/4 (RR: 3.55 RRR: 130/21 = 6.19) DS Mohanty 10-0-54-2 (5w 1nb) - City End NH Fairbrother 19* (33b 2x4) A Flintoff 5* (12b 1x4) 29.1 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, pushed to square leg, Ramesh fields and throws to Mongia 29.2 Kumble to Fairbrother, one run, pushed wide of Ramesh to the square leg umpire 29.3 Kumble to Flintoff, one run, pushed to square leg and a quick run 29.4 Kumble to Fairbrother, two runs, played nicely through the covers. Ganguly fields at the boundary 29.5 Kumble to Fairbrother, one run, kept low, turned to square leg, Ramesh fields nicely collecting runs there 29.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, played back to the bowler End of over 30 (5 runs) England 108/4 (RR: 3.60 RRR: 125/20 = 6.25) A Kumble 3-0-8-0 - Pavilion End NH Fairbrother 23* (37b 2x4) A Flintoff 6* (14b 1x4) Ganguly brought on Ganguly and Kumble are expected to bowl several over from now on and contain the run rate 30.1 Ganguly to Fairbrother, one run, turned to fineleg 30.2 Ganguly to Flintoff, two runs, pushed to midon, they took the first run quick and the second run was automatically set up there 30.3 Ganguly to Flintoff, no run, pushed to point 30.4 Ganguly to Flintoff, no run, down the track, driven to covers. Azharuddin fields well and saves runs there 30.5 Ganguly to Flintoff, one run, down the track, played uppishly but the ball drops short of Tendulkar at deep covers 30.6 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, well pitched up, driven straight to covers End of over 31 (4 runs) England 112/4 (RR: 3.61 RRR: 121/19 = 6.37) SC Ganguly 3-0-13-1 - City End A Flintoff 9* (18b 1x4) NH Fairbrother 24* (39b 2x4) this is a real pressure match. winner goes to the super six stage, and loser goes home or stays home... 31.1 Kumble to Flintoff, SIX, down the track, smashes the ball out of the ground! over deep midwicket 31.2 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, better ball this time. keeps him on the backfoot. pushed to backward point 31.3 Kumble to Flintoff, OUT: came in after pitching and brushed the pads. Kumble appeals, Mongia joins and Akhtar gives him out England 118/5, Partnership of 37 A Flintoff lbw b Kumble 15 (21b 1x4 1x6) A Kumble 3.3-0-14-1 - Pavilion End on replays, it showed that there was no inside edge but the ball might have pitched outside the off... 31.4 Kumble to Hollioake, one run, on the stumps, well pitched up, turned to fineleg 31.5 Kumble to Fairbrother, one run, played to backward square leg lots of gaps in the field and runs can be picked in ones and twos easily this partnership will be crucial 31.6 Kumble to Hollioake, no run, off the pads, taken at forward short leg. shouts of "catch it" but not out End of over 32 (8 runs) England 120/5 (RR: 3.75 RRR: 113/18 = 6.28) A Kumble 4-0-16-1 - Pavilion End NH Fairbrother 25* (40b 2x4) AJ Hollioake 1* (2b) 32.1 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, on the stumps, defended. fielded on the followthrough 32.2 Ganguly to Fairbrother, one run, nudged to forward short leg, quick run Mark Ealham, the bowling hero yet to bat 32.3 Ganguly to Hollioake, no run, comes down the track, played back along the pitch. Ganguly lets the ball through to midoff 32.4 Ganguly to Hollioake, legbye: one run, down the track, misses it. off the pads to backward short leg and they take a quick leg bye 32.5 Ganguly to Fairbrother, one run, nudged to short leg, another run 32.6 Ganguly to Hollioake, one run, pushed straight to midoff fielder and another quick run End of over 33 (4 runs) England 124/5 (RR: 3.76 RRR: 109/17 = 6.41) SC Ganguly 4-0-16-1 - City End AJ Hollioake 2* (5b) NH Fairbrother 27* (43b 2x4) considering that Indian fielding is probably the worst of all the teams in the tournament, there are runs for the asking in the field 33.1 Kumble to Hollioake, no run, tossed up, played straight to Azharuddin at covers. bump ball as the crowd jumps up in the air 33.2 Kumble to Hollioake, one run, nudged to Tendulkar at fineleg 33.3 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, straight on the stumps and dead bat defence 33.4 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, pushed to backward point. Jadeja fields 33.5 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, tossed up on the legs. Fairbrother decides he will smother the ball rather than nudge it 33.6 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, defended quietly to offside. Keeper, slip and backward point converge on the ball End of over 34 (1 run) England 125/5 (RR: 3.68 RRR: 108/16 = 6.75) A Kumble 5-0-17-1 - Pavilion End AJ Hollioake 3* (7b) NH Fairbrother 27* (47b 2x4) Ganguly ready with the ball 34.1 Ganguly to Hollioake, one run, whipped to midwicket, Kumble fields 34.2 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, fired on the legs, pushed forward, back to the bowler 34.3 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, on the off, and surprisingly Fairbrother pushes the ball to cover fielder straight 34.4 Ganguly to Fairbrother, legbye: one run, down the legs, turned off the pads, fielded by Mongia running to backward square leg 34.5 Ganguly to Hollioake, one run, played to deep square leg. Kumble fields there is a war of attrition going on here, thoug hEngland strategy does not seem to be very clear 34.6 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, on the stumps, defended End of over 35 (3 runs) England 128/5 (RR: 3.66 RRR: 105/15 = 7.00) SC Ganguly 5-0-18-1 - City End AJ Hollioake 5* (9b) NH Fairbrother 27* (51b 2x4) in particular, suddenly Fairbrother has stopped finding the gaps that he was so easily doing earlier on 35.1 Kumble to Hollioake, one run, good short ball, but well played by Hollioake in the end, turning it to Tendulkat at deep square leg 35.2 Kumble to Fairbrother, one run, pushed slowly to short covers and they take a quick run 35.3 Kumble to Hollioake, no run, just scopped over Kumble's head, to midoff! 35.4 Kumble to Hollioake, no run, played straight to short covers. Azharuddin fields 35.5 Kumble to Hollioake, OUT: goes for a pull, misses and trapped straight on the stumps England 130/6, Partnership of 12 AJ Hollioake lbw b Kumble 6 (13b 0x4 0x6) A Kumble 5.5-0-19-2 - Pavilion End this time real trouble for England Ealham now needs to contribute with the bat as well 35.6 Kumble to Ealham, no run, on the stumps, defended End of over 36 (2 runs) England 130/6 (RR: 3.61 RRR: 103/14 = 7.36) A Kumble 6-0-19-2 - Pavilion End NH Fairbrother 28* (52b 2x4) MA Ealham 0* (1b) 36.1 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, played to backward point. Fairbrother should take the blame for this mini-collapse he should have rotated the strike and taken singles 36.2 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, on the off, played back to the bowler 36.3 Ganguly to Fairbrother, one run, fended down the legside, to short fineleg for his ration this over Ealham looks around and gets ready 36.4 Ganguly to Ealham, no run, on the off, pretty accurate. pushed to covers 36.5 Ganguly to Ealham, OUT: well outside the off, edged straight to the lone slip and England now almost out of the Super Six England 131/7, Partnership of 1 MA Ealham c Azharuddin b Ganguly 0 (3b 0x4 0x6) SC Ganguly 5.5-0-19-2 - City End 36.6 Ganguly to Gough, no run, rapped on the pads. big appeal. not out End of over 37 (1 run) England 131/7 (RR: 3.54 RRR: 102/13 = 7.85) SC Ganguly 6-0-19-2 - City End NH Fairbrother 29* (55b 2x4) D Gough 0* (1b) 37.1 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, played to backward point 37.2 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, rapped on the pads outside the off 37.3 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, pushed to point 37.4 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, from round the wicket now, pushed to point 37.5 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, from wide of the crease, on the stumps, pushed back to the bowler 37.6 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, beats the edge, Mongia and Kumble jump up and down but Akhtar is not interested End of over 38 (maiden) England 131/7 (RR: 3.45 RRR: 102/12 = 8.50) A Kumble 7-1-19-2 - Pavilion End D Gough 0* (1b) NH Fairbrother 29* (61b 2x4) 38.1 Ganguly to Gough, no run, outside the off, through to keeper 38.2 Ganguly to Gough, no run, outside the off, Gough swings the bat and is beaten 38.3 Ganguly to Gough, one run, played to midon 38.4 Ganguly to Fairbrother, OUT: down the track, edged straight to wicket keeper England 132/8, Partnership of 1 NH Fairbrother c Mongia b Ganguly 29 (62b 2x4 0x6) SC Ganguly 6.4-0-20-3 - City End 38.5 Ganguly to Fraser, no run, on the stumps, pushed to onside 38.6 Ganguly to Fraser, no run, on the off, pushed to covers End of over 39 (1 run) England 132/8 (RR: 3.38 RRR: 101/11 = 9.18) SC Ganguly 7-0-20-3 - City End D Gough 1* (4b) ARC Fraser 0* (2b) 39.1 Kumble to Gough, no run, pushed to point 39.2 Kumble to Gough, one run, pushed right of point, quick run 39.3 Kumble to Fraser, no run, pushed to Ganguly at midwicket 39.4 Kumble to Fraser, two runs, inner edged to fineleg, two quick runs and Mongia completely messes up with the stumps 39.5 Kumble to Fraser, no run, pushed to covers 39.6 Kumble to Fraser, no run, forward. on the pads. End of over 40 (3 runs) England 135/8 (RR: 3.38 RRR: 98/10 = 9.80) A Kumble 8-1-22-2 - Pavilion End D Gough 2* (6b) ARC Fraser 2* (6b) Ganguly for his 8th over 40.1 Ganguly to Gough, no run, outside the off, big slog of the bat. beaten 40.2 Ganguly to Gough, FOUR, down the track, and plays an authentic cross-batted slog to deep midwicket 40.3 Ganguly to Gough, two runs, down the track again, played uppishly over midoff. mistimed it 40.4 Ganguly to Gough, no run, stroked straight to point 40.5 Ganguly to Gough, no run, on the stumps. wants to have a go at it but stops at the last minute and defends it 40.6 Ganguly to Gough, one run, pushed to midon and they run with the stroke End of over 41 (7 runs) England 142/8 (RR: 3.46 RRR: 91/9 = 10.11) SC Ganguly 8-0-27-3 - City End D Gough 9* (12b 1x4) ARC Fraser 2* (6b) 41.1 Kumble to Gough, one run, pushed off the pads to square leg 41.2 Kumble to Fraser, one run, pushed to midwicket 41.3 Kumble to Gough, no run, pushed to covers 41.4 Kumble to Gough, no run, pushed to covers 41.5 Kumble to Gough, one run, played straight to long off 41.6 Kumble to Fraser, no run, off to backward point from the pads End of over 42 (3 runs) England 145/8 (RR: 3.45 RRR: 88/8 = 11.00) A Kumble 9-1-25-2 - Pavilion End D Gough 11* (16b 1x4) ARC Fraser 3* (8b) 42.1 Prasad to Gough, no run, down the track, aggressive attempt but misses 42.2 Prasad to Gough, two runs, slower ball, pulled to midwicket, quick running 42.3 Prasad to Gough, two runs, slogged to deep midon 42.4 Prasad to Gough, two runs, slogged, this time to deep covers. Gough entertaining the crowd here 42.5 Prasad to Gough, one run, played uppishly, but safely, to midon 42.6 Prasad to Fraser, no run, played to covers End of over 43 (7 runs) England 152/8 (RR: 3.53 RRR: 81/7 = 11.57) BKV Prasad 8-1-17-0 - City End D Gough 18* (21b 1x4) ARC Fraser 3* (9b) 43.1 Kumble to Gough, no run, played to midwicket 43.2 Kumble to Gough, no run, rapped on the pads. appeal. not out 43.3 Kumble to Gough, one run, inside edge as he attempts a big one, to square leg 43.4 Kumble to Fraser, bye: FOUR, outside the off, Fraser attempts a slog and in the process makes Mongia miss the ball. byes 43.5 Kumble to Fraser, no run, played straight to midwicket 43.6 Kumble to Fraser, FOUR, swung away to deep backward square leg boundary! End of over 44 (9 runs) England 161/8 (RR: 3.66 RRR: 72/6 = 12.00) A Kumble 10-1-30-2 - Pavilion End D Gough 19* (24b 1x4) ARC Fraser 7* (12b 1x4) 44.1 Prasad to Gough, OUT: lofts it way up in the air but Kumble is there and takes the catch just inside the ropes at deep midon England 161/9, Partnership of 29 D Gough c Kumble b Prasad 19 (25b 1x4 0x6) BKV Prasad 8.1-1-17-1 - City End Gough wants to confirm whether Kumble took it well inside and indded it was about half-a-foot inside the ropes 44.2 Prasad to Fraser, FOUR, slashed hard to thirdman, Tendulkar runs in to catch it and misses it. concedes a boundary 44.3 Prasad to Fraser, no run, down the track, misses the ball 44.4 Prasad to Fraser, FOUR, down the track, Prasad fires it down the legside, but Fraser still takes it on full toss and slams to the deep midon boundary 44.5 Prasad to Fraser, no run, slower ball, outside the off, Fraser moves to the on and slogs. and misses crowd ready to invade the ground stewards and police ready to battle them 44.6 Prasad to Fraser, no run, on the stumps. swings and misses as the ball goes over the stumps harmlessly End of over 45 (8 runs) England 169/9 (RR: 3.76 RRR: 64/5 = 12.80) BKV Prasad 9-1-25-1 - City End AD Mullally 0* (0b) ARC Fraser 15* (17b 3x4) we will bring you the blow-by-blow account of what happens between the mob and the law. don't go away! Srinath v Mullally 45.1 Srinath to Mullally, no run, cuts in from the off, pushed to short covers 45.2 Srinath to Mullally, OUT: yorker and Mullally decides he will come another day and fight it out England 169/10, Partnership of 8 AD Mullally b Srinath 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) J Srinath 8.2-3-25-2 - Pavilion End and the crowd invades the pitch! Prasad caught in the midst! as the crowd just lifts him up. Kokinos tries to protect Prasad and is mobbed himself poor Prasad in danger of life as a happy crowd just toys with him this is a crazy crowd out there India enters the super six on run rate, ending the group at 2nd position it is South Africa, India and Zimbabwe in that order however, Zimbabwe goes through with 4 points, South Africa with two point and India with nothing in hand Match State: India won by 63 runs presentation ceremony Alec Stewart receiving a cheque for $3000 Gavaskar asks him whether Stewart should have batted first in hindsight Gavaskar also asks him a rather funny question: "where does England cricket go from here"? Stewart just escapes that question with "we have New Zealand to play next... and so on" Azharuddin picks up $6000 Azhar says he always knew Mohanty will bowl well in this conditions and allowed him to bowl first says he is not worried about Zimbabwe going through with 4 points that he will have to win everything now man of the match: Saurav Ganguly Ganguly says he enjoys bowling here (in England), and brushes aside the way he was dismissed (runout from Dravid's stright drive brushing bowler's fingers) that is all folks! follow the other matches on CricInfo that is all folks! follow the other matches on CricInfo