1st Super Six Match: Australia v India at Kennington Oval, 4 Jun 1999
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Match State: Match scheduled to start at 9:45 GMT
welcome to the first of the 9 super six matches. this one is
between Australia and India
Indian captain Azharuddin has won the toss and has elected to bowl
both teams have made one change each
Ramesh is out for India, Robin Singh walks in. Tendulkar goes to
bat at number one slot
Julian is out, Reiffel is in
the condition is overcast, light showers as well and dark and
cloudy
covers are being taken off, match expected to start on time
Match State: Match scheduled to start at 10:00 GMT
Indian fielders on the field, so are the aussie batsmen
Mark Waugh marks his domain, gets set and ready to go
Srinath has the ball in hands
0.1 Srinath to ME Waugh, no run, cut back sharply from outside the off,
rapped on the pads as Srinath goes up. not out says Willey
0.2 Srinath to ME Waugh, wide: no run, pitched down the legs and moved
a mile away down the legside. That was WIDE!
well collected by Mongia there!
0.2 Srinath to ME Waugh, no run, well outside the off. too far away to
be left alone
0.3 Srinath to ME Waugh, no run, pitched outside th eoff, and seamed a
lot and went over the stumps. well left
0.4 Srinath to ME Waugh, no run, plum ball! pitched on the off and for
a change moved the other way and beat Waugh outside the off. well
bowled!
0.5 Srinath to ME Waugh, no run, on the stumps. gets well behind the
line of the ball and defends back along the pitch
this pitch of course has a lot of life in it
0.6 Srinath to ME Waugh, two runs, edged through the huge gap between
second slip and gully and as is well known about the Indian
fielding, time enough for two runs to Waugh
End of over 1 (3 runs) Australia 3/0 (RR: 3.00)
J Srinath 1-0-3-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
AC Gilchrist 0* (0b) ME Waugh 2* (6b)
Prasad at thirdman took his own time to come around to the ball to
field it and throw back to Mongia
Mohanty is the lad on this end
1.1 Mohanty to Gilchrist, no run, on target, pitched up on the off.
hint of the ball swinging in to the left hander Gilchrist. played
defensively to covers
Gilchrist has had some tips even from his mom on how to bat
1.2 Mohanty to Gilchrist, wide: no run, pitched down the legs and
moving in, further down the legs. Bucknor will be strict
1.2 Mohanty to Gilchrist, no run, better ball. pitched on the off,
moving in to middle and legs. played back along the pitch
1.3 Mohanty to Gilchrist, no run, on the stumps again. similar movement
off the air and the pitch, coming in to the left hander. played
back along the pitch
1.4 Mohanty to Gilchrist, no run, outside the off, ball brushed the
pads, onto Mongia. appeal and not out
1.5 Mohanty to Gilchrist, no run, outside the off. this time the ball
kept its own line and angled across to Mongia
1.6 Mohanty to Gilchrist, no run, on the stumps, pushed to midwicket.
Mohanty is quick to the ball
End of over 2 (1 run) Australia 4/0 (RR: 2.00)
DS Mohanty 1-0-1-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ME Waugh 2* (6b) AC Gilchrist 0* (6b)
2.1 Srinath to ME Waugh, one run, pushed past midoff. they take a run
quickly. Gilchrist wants a second but Waugh sends him back
2.2 Srinath to Gilchrist, no run, outside the off, moving away. left
alone
2.3 Srinath to Gilchrist, no run, on the off, inner edged to square leg
2.4 Srinath to Gilchrist, wide: no run, outside the off, moving away a
lot. given wide
2.4 Srinath to Gilchrist, wide: no run, pitched down the legs this
time. faster ball. wide again
2.4 Srinath to Gilchrist, no run, better line this time. on the middle
and legs. turned to Ganguly at square leg
2.5 Srinath to Gilchrist, legbye: one run, down the legs, off the pads
to wide of square leg fielder. A direct throw could have made life
difficult for the Aussies.
2.6 Srinath to ME Waugh, no run, excellent ball, moving away midly off
the seam and bouncing a lot outside the off. through to keeper
End of over 3 (4 runs) Australia 8/0 (RR: 2.67)
J Srinath 2-0-6-0 (3w) - Pavilion End
AC Gilchrist 0* (10b) ME Waugh 3* (8b)
3.1 Mohanty to Gilchrist, FOUR, pitched up on the stumps, smashed
around to long off.
3.2 Mohanty to Gilchrist, no run, better ball this time. not much
width. comes forward and plays to covers
3.3 Mohanty to Gilchrist, two runs, played between square leg and
midwicket. Prasad runs after it to field from midwicket
3.4 Mohanty to Gilchrist, no run, on the off. gets on the backfoot and
plays it along the pitch
3.5 Mohanty to Gilchrist, no run, good length, on the off. played to
covers
Mohanty and Srinath both are bowling from over the wicket to
Gilchrist
3.6 Mohanty to Gilchrist, two runs, on th elegs, well pitched up.
nicely turned to deep square leg. Robin Singh is the fielder
End of over 4 (8 runs) Australia 16/0 (RR: 4.00)
DS Mohanty 2-0-9-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
ME Waugh 3* (8b) AC Gilchrist 8* (16b 1x4)
4.1 Srinath to ME Waugh, no run, on the off, pushed to covers
4.2 Srinath to ME Waugh, no run, cuts in from outside the off. inside
edge onto the pads as the ball rolls onto point
two slips and a gully for Srinath
4.3 Srinath to ME Waugh, no run, on the off, played to Kumble at gully
4.4 Srinath to ME Waugh, two runs, on the legs, nicely flicked to deep
backward square leg. a poor throw from Mohanty allows ample time
for a couple
4.5 Srinath to ME Waugh, one run, pushed to short covers and a quick
run
4.6 Srinath to Gilchrist, no run, on the off, angling across. played to
covers
End of over 5 (3 runs) Australia 19/0 (RR: 3.80)
J Srinath 3-0-9-0 (3w) - Pavilion End
ME Waugh 6* (13b) AC Gilchrist 8* (17b 1x4)
5.1 Mohanty to ME Waugh, no run, outswinger, wants a cover drive but
mistimes it. played back to the bowler
5.2 Mohanty to ME Waugh, no run, off stump line. good length. played
defensively
5.3 Mohanty to ME Waugh, no run, pitched on the leg stump, ball moving
towards off. played to covers. Robin Singh jumps on the ball to
field
5.4 Mohanty to ME Waugh, no run, slightly short and width outside the
off. goes for a cut and succeeds only in getting the bottom edge.
through to Mongia!
5.5 Mohanty to ME Waugh, one run, on th elegs, played to long leg as
Srinath returns a underarm throw to Mongia
5.6 Mohanty to Gilchrist, three runs, width outside the off, driven
through the covers. Prasad gets his hands on to the ball and
deflects it straighter. At least succeeds in cutting the runs by
one
End of over 6 (4 runs) Australia 23/0 (RR: 3.83)
DS Mohanty 3-0-13-0 (1w) - Vauxhall End
AC Gilchrist 11* (18b 1x4) ME Waugh 7* (18b)
pretty good going so far for the Australians
6.1 Srinath to Gilchrist, no run, still coming over the wicket for
Gilchrist, on the middle, played back to the bowler
6.2 Srinath to Gilchrist, no run, on the off, pushed back along the
pitch
6.3 Srinath to Gilchrist, no run, on the off, pushed to covers
6.4 Srinath to Gilchrist, no run, outside the off, cut away through the
offside cordon. Kumble dives and collects it to his right and
throws straight back on the stumps!
6.5 Srinath to Gilchrist, no run, shirter and faster. rapped on the
pads and Kumble makes another good fielding. this time thw throw
misses the stumps
6.6 Srinath to Gilchrist, no run, down the legs as Gilchrist goes for a
hook, gets some part of the body onto the ball. Mongia catches it
and they all appeal. Willey is not convinced
End of over 7 (maiden) Australia 23/0 (RR: 3.29)
J Srinath 4-1-9-0 (3w) - Pavilion End
ME Waugh 7* (18b) AC Gilchrist 11* (24b 1x4)
gloves or forearm? Willey seems to think forearms
bowling change as Prasad comes on
7.1 Prasad to ME Waugh, no run, on the off, pushed to backward point
7.2 Prasad to ME Waugh, one run, pushed to extra covers. Jadeja fields
and an excellent quick run
7.3 Prasad to Gilchrist, three runs, played straighter, through midon.
Mohanty fielding at midon has a long chase
7.4 Prasad to ME Waugh, no run, on the off, pushed to covers. Robin
Singh fields
7.5 Prasad to ME Waugh, one run, on the backfoot, played well to
backward square leg for a regulation single
7.6 Prasad to Gilchrist, no run, short of length, Gilchrist goes for
his pull and misses. goes off the pads and the usual appeal from
Mongia as well. Bucknor has a beautific smile on his face
End of over 8 (5 runs) Australia 28/0 (RR: 3.50)
BKV Prasad 1-0-5-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Waugh 9* (22b) AC Gilchrist 14* (26b 1x4)
8.1 Srinath to ME Waugh, no run, on the pads
8.2 Srinath to ME Waugh, no run, on the backfoot, cuts straight to
Kumble at backward point
8.3 Srinath to ME Waugh, one run, on the legs, goes for a flick on th
eonside. leading edge past a diving Kumble at gully, to thirdman
8.4 Srinath to Gilchrist, two runs, played through the covers. well
placed past Jadeja. Only two this time as the Australians seem to
respect jadeja a bit more than the rest
8.5 Srinath to Gilchrist, no run, on the off, played to covers
Gilchrist has done better than the previous matches but still seems
to be a bit uncertain here so far
there was a spanking straight drive to a poor ball from Mohanty
earlier on
8.6 Srinath to Gilchrist, one run, comes from round the wicket now - at
last. on the stumps. rapped on the pads and a big appeal but
Willey reckons it must have brushed the bat on the way
End of over 9 (4 runs) Australia 32/0 (RR: 3.56)
J Srinath 5-1-13-0 (3w) - Pavilion End
AC Gilchrist 17* (29b 1x4) ME Waugh 10* (25b)
9.1 Prasad to Gilchrist, no run, down the legs, rapped on the pads
Prasad coming over the wicket
9.2 Prasad to Gilchrist, no run, on the off, pushed to extra covers
9.3 Prasad to Gilchrist, no run, on the stumps, played back along the
pitch. Prasad flicks the ball off his boots like a footballer and
the crowd enjoys that
9.4 Prasad to Gilchrist, one run, pushed to covers. risky run. throw
from Mohanty is so horrible, the run is not risky at all from the
australian standpoint
9.5 Prasad to ME Waugh, no run, on the stumps, pushed to midwicket
9.6 Prasad to ME Waugh, no run, on the stumps, defended on the backfoot
End of over 10 (1 run) Australia 33/0 (RR: 3.30)
BKV Prasad 2-0-6-0 - Vauxhall End
AC Gilchrist 18* (33b 1x4) ME Waugh 10* (27b)
very steady batting so far from the Australians
Gilchrist has started taking chances
Waugh deciding to play the anchor role
10.1 Srinath to Gilchrist, no run, outside the off, ball moving a lot
inwards. Gilchrist goes for an extravagant shot on the off is
comprehensively beaten
10.2 Srinath to Gilchrist, two runs, just a mere push towards midoff and
that yields couple of runs! well placed
10.3 Srinath to Gilchrist, legbye: one run, on to the body as the ball
lands just in front of the crease and Waugh forces Gilchrist to
take an excellent run
Gilchrist covered the stumps all the way so that Srinath couldn't
throw the stumps down at the non-strikers end
10.4 Srinath to ME Waugh, wide: no run, down the legside
10.4 Srinath to ME Waugh, no run, outside the off, good ball again.
moves enough to trouble Waugh
10.5 Srinath to ME Waugh, no run, played to backward point
10.6 Srinath to ME Waugh, one run, cuts in and bounces a bit awkwardly.
very well negotiated by Waugh to backward square leg
End of over 11 (5 runs) Australia 38/0 (RR: 3.45)
J Srinath 6-1-17-0 (4w) - Pavilion End
ME Waugh 11* (30b) AC Gilchrist 20* (36b 1x4)
11.1 Prasad to ME Waugh, FOUR, down the track, goes for a huge shot on
the off, top edged over thirdman! lucky but useful runs
11.2 Prasad to ME Waugh, one run, pushed to short midwicket and a quick
run
11.3 Prasad to Gilchrist, three runs, pushed between square leg and
midwicket and with that excellent placement the running is top
class as well. three good runs
11.4 Prasad to ME Waugh, one run, glanced neatly to long leg and the
creaming of runs has begun well and truly
11.5 Prasad to Gilchrist, no run, on the stumps, and defensive back
along the pitch
11.6 Prasad to Gilchrist, no run, on the legs. Gilchrist goes for a big
pull and swivels around only to see the ball land slowly on his
pads
End of over 12 (9 runs) Australia 47/0 (RR: 3.92)
BKV Prasad 3-0-15-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Waugh 17* (33b 1x4) AC Gilchrist 23* (39b 1x4)
that ball landed on his box. thank god, it was a slow ball
12.1 Mohanty to ME Waugh, no run, pushed to Ganguly at extra covers. the
fielding was not clean but no runs
12.2 Mohanty to ME Waugh, two runs, way outside the off and an offside
poke shot results in an inner edge to fineleg!
12.3 Mohanty to ME Waugh, no run, advances down the track and played to
Ganguly at covers
it looks very much like Australians are all set for a big target
12.4 Mohanty to ME Waugh, two runs, turned to deep abckward square leg.
good running+sloppy fielding = two runs
12.5 Mohanty to ME Waugh, FOUR, outside the off, enough width and cut
away square of the wicket!
India in deep trouble now
12.6 Mohanty to ME Waugh, no run, pitched up on the off, intended
offside shot, ball goes to midon
End of over 13 (8 runs) Australia 55/0 (RR: 4.23)
DS Mohanty 4-0-21-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
AC Gilchrist 23* (39b 1x4) ME Waugh 25* (39b 2x4)
13.1 Prasad to Gilchrist, one run, outside the off, steered to Srinath
at thirdman
13.2 Prasad to ME Waugh, one run, on the backfoot, steered to Mohanty at
thirdman now
13.3 Prasad to Gilchrist, one run, cut nicely through to square thirdman
13.4 Prasad to ME Waugh, no run, played to backward point
13.5 Prasad to ME Waugh, (noball) no run, awkward bounce, pushed
defensively
13.5 Prasad to ME Waugh, no run, on the off, stroked to midoff
13.6 Prasad to ME Waugh, one run, on the middle and legs, played off his
hips to short leg
End of over 14 (5 runs) Australia 60/0 (RR: 4.29)
BKV Prasad 4-0-20-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Waugh 27* (44b 2x4) AC Gilchrist 25* (41b 1x4)
14.1 Mohanty to ME Waugh, FOUR, flicked uppishly over midwicket. clean
shot
14.2 Mohanty to ME Waugh, FOUR, too much width outside the off, smashed
to deep point!
14.3 Mohanty to ME Waugh, two runs, on the off, placed superbly through
the covers!
14.4 Mohanty to ME Waugh, no run, well outside the off. lucky it was not
called wide
14.5 Mohanty to ME Waugh, no run, another crap wide ball that was
cutting further away. played to Jadeja at backward point.
14.6 Mohanty to ME Waugh, one run, flicked to Robin Singh at deep square
leg
End of over 15 (11 runs) Australia 71/0 (RR: 4.73)
DS Mohanty 5-0-32-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
ME Waugh 38* (50b 4x4) AC Gilchrist 25* (41b 1x4)
15 overs up, and India having put Australia in have no wicket to
show for that decision
full credit to the Australian openers
Kumble brought on - as a last resort
15.1 Kumble to ME Waugh, no run, on the stumps, played to square leg
15.2 Kumble to ME Waugh, no run, on the backfoot, close to the body. cut
away to short thirdman
15.3 Kumble to ME Waugh, no run, played to short thirdman. Waugh wants a
run but the fielder is quick on to the ball
15.4 Kumble to ME Waugh, one run, placed better this time, to the right
of point
15.5 Kumble to Gilchrist, no run, wide on the off, played straight to
Azharuddin at covers
15.6 Kumble to Gilchrist, legbye: two runs, down the legs. off the pads
to fineleg. good running
End of over 16 (3 runs) Australia 74/0 (RR: 4.62)
A Kumble 1-0-1-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Waugh 39* (54b 4x4) AC Gilchrist 25* (43b 1x4)
Mohanty taken off after 19 runs from his 2 over spell
16.1 Ganguly to ME Waugh, no run, slow outswinger, beats the
outstretched bat of Waugh
16.2 Ganguly to ME Waugh, (noball) one run, turned to square leg
16.2 Ganguly to Gilchrist, one run, pushed to the right of square leg
for a quick run
16.3 Ganguly to ME Waugh, no run, outside the off, played to Jadeja at
point
16.4 Ganguly to ME Waugh, SIX, on his knees, smashed flat batted over
deep midoff! super shot
several rows into the stands
16.5 Ganguly to ME Waugh, one run, played to backward point. quick run
16.6 Ganguly to Gilchrist, one run, flicked to fineleg. and an expensive
over
End of over 17 (11 runs) Australia 85/0 (RR: 5.00)
SC Ganguly 1-0-11-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
AC Gilchrist 27* (45b 1x4) ME Waugh 47* (59b 4x4 1x6)
Match State: Drinks
the run rate now is a round 5.0
17.1 Kumble to Gilchrist, one run, turned to square leg
runs are there for the asking
17.2 Kumble to ME Waugh, no run, tossed up, played to Azharuddin at
short covers
17.3 Kumble to ME Waugh, no run, mild leg break, played to square leg.
wants a run. not taken
17.4 Kumble to ME Waugh, two runs, turned to fineleg
17.5 Kumble to ME Waugh, no run, on the backfoot, played to point
17.6 Kumble to ME Waugh, no run, on the off, attempted cut. misses the
ball, through to keeper
End of over 18 (3 runs) Australia 88/0 (RR: 4.89)
A Kumble 2-0-4-0 - Vauxhall End
AC Gilchrist 28* (46b 1x4) ME Waugh 49* (64b 4x4 1x6)
18.1 Ganguly to Gilchrist, wide: no run, poor ball. on the legs, cutting
further down the legside
18.1 Ganguly to Gilchrist, no run, on the stumps, played to Robin Singh
at covers
18.2 Ganguly to Gilchrist, one run, pushed to Jadeja at backward point.
throw was not on the stumps
18.3 Ganguly to ME Waugh, one run, turned to fineleg. a well made 50 for
Mark Waugh
18.4 Ganguly to Gilchrist, one run, on the legs, played to Tendulkar at
long on
18.5 Ganguly to ME Waugh, no run, good ball. moved in off the seam and
catches Mark Waugh off guard
18.6 Ganguly to ME Waugh, no run, comes down the track, pushes to
midiwcket. They wanted a run but stop dead as Robin Singh picks
the ball up
End of over 19 (4 runs) Australia 92/0 (RR: 4.84)
SC Ganguly 2-0-15-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
AC Gilchrist 30* (49b 1x4) ME Waugh 50* (67b 4x4 1x6)
19.1 Kumble to Gilchrist, no run, well tossed up. to the pitch of the
ball, back to the bowler
19.2 Kumble to Gilchrist, one run, played to deep midwicket, picking the
ball on the legs
19.3 Kumble to ME Waugh, no run, turned to square leg
19.4 Kumble to ME Waugh, FOUR, down the track, chipped over midon. more
runs for Waugh
19.5 Kumble to ME Waugh, no run, pushed to short covers. Azhar fields
19.6 Kumble to ME Waugh, no run, close to the body. straight ball.
beaten attempting a cut
End of over 20 (5 runs) Australia 97/0 (RR: 4.85)
A Kumble 3-0-9-0 - Vauxhall End
AC Gilchrist 31* (51b 1x4) ME Waugh 54* (71b 5x4 1x6)
20.1 Ganguly to Gilchrist, OUT: charges down the track, an easy catch to
waiting Mohanty at midoff
Australia 97/1, Partnership of 97
AC Gilchrist c Mohanty b Ganguly 31 (52b 1x4 0x6)
SC Ganguly 2.1-0-15-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
and just about everyone talking about the 'wicket-breaker'
that was an irresponsible shot from Adam Gilchrist
batsmen crossed over
20.2 Ganguly to ME Waugh, no run, pushed to offside
20.3 Ganguly to ME Waugh, two runs, too wide outside the off, played to
square thirdman keeping the bat flush on the ground horizontally
and directing the ball along the ground
20.4 Ganguly to ME Waugh, no run, played to short covers
20.5 Ganguly to ME Waugh, one run, steered to thirdman, 100 up for
Australia
Ponting take guard
20.6 Ganguly to Ponting, no run, that ball just went through Ponting!
went between his bat & pads to Mongia
End of over 21 (3 runs) Australia 100/1 (RR: 4.76)
SC Ganguly 3-0-18-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
ME Waugh 57* (75b 5x4 1x6) RT Ponting 0* (1b)
21.1 Kumble to ME Waugh, no run, on the off, spinning. played back to
the bowler
21.2 Kumble to ME Waugh, two runs, nicely played to deep square leg.
good running between the wicket as usual
21.3 Kumble to ME Waugh, one run, played stylishly between midwicket and
midon
for Mark Waugh now, there are runs everywhere
a silly point on for Ponting
more of short extra covers
21.4 Kumble to Ponting, no run, on the backfoot, played to offside
21.5 Kumble to Ponting, no run, pushed to midwicket
21.6 Kumble to Ponting, no run, ball turns sufficiently. played to
backward point
End of over 22 (3 runs) Australia 103/1 (RR: 4.68)
A Kumble 4-0-12-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Waugh 60* (78b 5x4 1x6) RT Ponting 0* (4b)
Dravid wearing shin guards
22.1 Ganguly to ME Waugh, one run, comes down the track, played to
backward point
22.2 Ganguly to Ponting, no run, outside the off. Unsure Ponting leaves
the ball to go through
22.3 Ganguly to Ponting, no run, swinging away. mistimed offdrive. to
midoff fielder
22.4 Ganguly to Ponting, SIX, down the track, lofted straight over deep
midoff! a great first scoring shot
22.5 Ganguly to Ponting, no run, outside the off, lets it go through
22.6 Ganguly to Ponting, legbye: one run, off the pads, to short leg
End of over 23 (8 runs) Australia 111/1 (RR: 4.83)
SC Ganguly 4-0-25-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 6* (9b 1x6) ME Waugh 61* (79b 5x4 1x6)
23.1 Kumble to Ponting, two runs, on the legs, played neatly to deep
midwicket
23.2 Kumble to Ponting, two runs, placed squarer this time, result is
still the same
23.3 Kumble to Ponting, one run, pushed through the covers this time
23.4 Kumble to ME Waugh, one run, on the backfoot, played to deep point
23.5 Kumble to Ponting, one run, pushed to backward point, quick run
23.6 Kumble to ME Waugh, no run, played back alonmg the pitch, well
fielded by Kumble on the followthrough
End of over 24 (7 runs) Australia 118/1 (RR: 4.92)
A Kumble 5-0-19-0 - Vauxhall End
RT Ponting 12* (13b 1x6) ME Waugh 62* (81b 5x4 1x6)
an expensive over for Kumble
24.1 Ganguly to Ponting, one run, cuts in from outside the off, played
to long off
it looks like Indians have already let the game drifting away from
them
there is no attempt at checking the flow of runs here
24.2 Ganguly to ME Waugh, FOUR, down the track, lofted safely over
midwicket
24.3 Ganguly to ME Waugh, no run, cuts in and raps on the pad well
outside the off. appeal but not out
24.4 Ganguly to ME Waugh, one run, down the track, flicked uppishly to
square leg. Kumble picks up on the first bounce
with both Mohanty and Ganguly proving expensive, we will see
Tendulkar and Robin Singh bowling
24.5 Ganguly to Ponting, no run, played back to the bowler
24.6 Ganguly to Ponting, no run, forward, defensive to covers
End of over 25 (6 runs) Australia 124/1 (RR: 4.96)
SC Ganguly 5-0-31-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
ME Waugh 67* (84b 6x4 1x6) RT Ponting 13* (16b 1x6)
Prasad will have to be brought on for a 3 over spell or so, but
Tendulkar and Robin Singh will have to bowl a tight 10 overs
as expected, Prasad on
25.1 Prasad to ME Waugh, one run, on the off, to thirdman
25.2 Prasad to Ponting, one run, played to midwicket
25.3 Prasad to ME Waugh, legbye: two runs, well down the legs, off the
pads to fineleg
25.4 Prasad to ME Waugh, one run, inner edge, Waugh is lucky once again.
to fineleg
25.5 Prasad to Ponting, one run, pushed to square leg, another easy run
for the taking
25.6 Prasad to ME Waugh, one run, flicked to fineleg
End of over 26 (7 runs) Australia 131/1 (RR: 5.04)
BKV Prasad 5-0-25-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Waugh 70* (88b 6x4 1x6) RT Ponting 15* (18b 1x6)
26.1 Singh to ME Waugh, legbye: one run, comes down the track! on the
pads to short leg
26.2 Singh to Ponting, no run, on the off, played to Jadeja at backward
point
26.3 Singh to Ponting, one run, mild leg cutter, played to thirdman
26.4 Singh to ME Waugh, FOUR, slightly short of length, hammered from
outside the off, to deep midon!
26.5 Singh to ME Waugh, (noball) no run, pushed to midwicket
26.5 Singh to ME Waugh, FOUR, down the track, played superbly through
the covers. uppish but very safe and effective
26.6 Singh to ME Waugh, no run, on the stumps, pushed to short covers
End of over 27 (11 runs) Australia 142/1 (RR: 5.26)
RR Singh 1-0-10-0 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 16* (20b 1x6) ME Waugh 78* (93b 8x4 1x6)
Azhar wondering why he even won the toss in the first place
top class innings from Mark Waugh so far
27.1 Prasad to Ponting, no run, down the legs, played to short midwicket
27.2 Prasad to Ponting, no run, down the legside. Ponting almost falls
over trying to glance the ball. through to Mongia
27.3 Prasad to Ponting, no run, down the track, cracked to covers.
Azharuddin fields very well. Crowd thinks it was a catch. bump
ball instead
27.4 Prasad to Ponting, no run, outside the off. Prasad special leg
cutter. beats him
27.5 Prasad to Ponting, one run, dropped just behind the stumps and they
take an extremely risky quick run
27.6 Prasad to ME Waugh, one run, turned to fineleg. a much better over
in a long time from Indians
End of over 28 (2 runs) Australia 144/1 (RR: 5.14)
BKV Prasad 6-0-27-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
ME Waugh 79* (94b 8x4 1x6) RT Ponting 17* (25b 1x6)
Robin Singh still to continue
28.1 Singh to ME Waugh, wide: no run, down the legside, and this is not
a pardonable sin
28.1 Singh to ME Waugh, two runs, down the track, played to long on and
before Dravid can field, quick couple of runs!
50 runs partnership!
28.2 Singh to ME Waugh, wide: no run, way down the legside and this is
pathetic!
28.2 Singh to ME Waugh, one run, turned past square leg. Ganguly escorts
the ball for a while and then fields
28.3 Singh to Ponting, (noball) one run, a noball to boot! played to
square leg
Robin Singh is turning out to be worse than Mohanty and Ganguly
28.3 Singh to ME Waugh, no run, on the off. a welcome relief as the ball
is played back to him straight
Tendulkar encouraging Singh a bit
28.4 Singh to ME Waugh, one run, down the track, played to long on
28.5 Singh to Ponting, no run, on the middle an dlegs, played to
midwicket
28.6 Singh to Ponting, one run, on the backfoot, played to long on
End of over 29 (9 runs) Australia 153/1 (RR: 5.28)
RR Singh 2-0-19-0 (2w 2nb) - Pavilion End
RT Ponting 19* (28b 1x6) ME Waugh 83* (98b 8x4 1x6)
it is India's 7th bowler - Tendulkar now
29.1 Tendulkar to Ponting, no run, on the stumps, played to covers
29.2 Tendulkar to Ponting, no run, on the off, played back to the bowler
it is difficult to guess what he is bowling
29.3 Tendulkar to Ponting, no run, on the off again, defensive
29.4 Tendulkar to Ponting, no run, slow on the stumps, played to
backward point
29.5 Tendulkar to Ponting, FOUR, width outside the off, swinging a bit
away, driven through the covers and a shocker of a fielding from
Prasad
that calls for dropping Prasad from the team! what a pathetic
effort at fielding at the boundary! he just jogged towards the
ball and let it go over the ropes
29.6 Tendulkar to Ponting, no run, on the off, played back to the bowler
End of over 30 (4 runs) Australia 157/1 (RR: 5.23)
SR Tendulkar 1-0-4-0 - Vauxhall End
ME Waugh 83* (98b 8x4 1x6) RT Ponting 23* (34b 1x4 1x6)
30.1 Singh to ME Waugh, OUT: a soft dismissal. loose ball outside the
legs. Mark Waugh played it straight into the hands of Prasad at
fine leg and Prasad somehow manages to catch this
Australia 157/2, Partnership of 60
ME Waugh c Prasad b Singh 83 (99b 8x4 1x6)
RR Singh 2.1-0-19-1 (2w 2nb) - Pavilion End
in fact, even Mohanty caught the ball not so cleanly. The fielding
and catching is nowhere International standard
and of course, Waugh misses a golden chance to score a 100. all
around poor display - bowling, batting and catching
30.2 Singh to Lehmann, legbye: one run, on the pads. appeal. ball rolls
to thirdman
30.3 Singh to Ponting, no run, on the off, played to midwicket
30.4 Singh to Ponting, OUT: outside the off, inner edged onto the
stumps. this is suicidal for the Australians!
Australia 158/3, Partnership of 1
RT Ponting b Singh 23 (36b 1x4 1x6)
RR Singh 2.4-0-19-2 (2w 2nb) - Pavilion End
30.5 Singh to SR Waugh, no run, on the off, pushed to backward point
30.6 Singh to SR Waugh, one run, turned to fineleg
End of over 31 (2 runs) Australia 159/3 (RR: 5.13)
RR Singh 3-0-20-2 (2w 2nb) - Pavilion End
SR Waugh 1* (2b) DS Lehmann 0* (1b)
and Prasad comes on!
a slip on
31.1 Prasad to SR Waugh, one run, thick outside edge, to thridman, right
of Azharuddin at slips
31.2 Prasad to Lehmann, no run, on the middle and leg, turned to
midwicket
whatever has happened - the last two wickets - is completely due to
Aus fault
31.3 Prasad to Lehmann, no run, on the stumps, defended
and suddenly the Indians have perked up
31.4 Prasad to Lehmann, no run, on the stumps, defended to Robin Singh
at midwicket
Robin Singh is now all over the field
31.5 Prasad to Lehmann, no run, outside the off, leaves it alone
31.6 Prasad to Lehmann, no run, played to covers and even Mohanty makes
a diving save!
End of over 32 (1 run) Australia 160/3 (RR: 5.00)
BKV Prasad 7-0-28-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
SR Waugh 2* (3b) DS Lehmann 0* (6b)
Australian run rate is still at 5.0
it is now up to Lehmann and Steve Waugh to compile runs steadily
32.1 Singh to SR Waugh, no run, on the off, played back along the pitch
32.2 Singh to SR Waugh, wide: no run, way outside the off, attempted
cut. misses. but a run anyway
32.2 Singh to SR Waugh, no run, on the stumps, played defensively
32.3 Singh to SR Waugh, one run, played straight to midoff and a run
there before Ganguly throws at the stumps
32.4 Singh to Lehmann, one run, on the legs, turned top square leg.
Azharuddin fields
32.5 Singh to SR Waugh, one run, turned to Prasad at fine leg
32.6 Singh to Lehmann, one run, steered to thirdman
End of over 33 (5 runs) Australia 165/3 (RR: 5.00)
RR Singh 4-0-25-2 (3w 2nb) - Pavilion End
DS Lehmann 2* (8b) SR Waugh 4* (7b)
33.1 Prasad to Lehmann, no run, pushed to backward point
33.2 Prasad to Lehmann, one run, pushed on to ihs legs, quick run as a
diving Robin Singh gets the ball onto the stumps. Steve Waugh in
brilliantly
33.3 Prasad to SR Waugh, no run, played defensively to midoff
33.4 Prasad to SR Waugh, three runs, driven through the covers. diving
Robin Singh cannot stop it. Srinath fields it at the boundary
33.5 Prasad to Lehmann, no run, pushed to Robin Singh at short midwicket
33.6 Prasad to Lehmann, FOUR, down the legs, tickled to fineleg
End of over 34 (8 runs) Australia 173/3 (RR: 5.09)
BKV Prasad 8-0-36-0 (1nb) - Vauxhall End
SR Waugh 7* (9b) DS Lehmann 7* (12b 1x4)
34.1 Singh to SR Waugh, two runs, played uppishly over Jadeja at
backward point. It is now Srinath's chance to misfield and an
extra run
34.2 Singh to SR Waugh, no run, played defensively back along the pitch
34.3 Singh to SR Waugh, one run, half-volley on the legs, flicked to
fineleg
34.4 Singh to Lehmann, two runs, turned to fineleg and Indian fielding
gives an additional run
34.5 Singh to Lehmann, one run, inner edge cutting the ball between
himself and the stumps to backward square leg
34.6 Singh to SR Waugh, no run, outside the off, attempted tickle to
thirdman. misses it
End of over 35 (6 runs) Australia 179/3 (RR: 5.11)
RR Singh 5-0-31-2 (3w 2nb) - Pavilion End
DS Lehmann 10* (14b 1x4) SR Waugh 10* (13b)
Kumble for his second spell
35.1 Kumble to Lehmann, one run, loosener outside the off, to sweeper
covers
35.2 Kumble to SR Waugh, no run, played back to the bowler
35.3 Kumble to SR Waugh, FOUR, drifting down th elegs, glanced to
fineleg
35.4 Kumble to SR Waugh, one run, played to long on
Mongia asking the bowlers to bowl quickly
35.5 Kumble to Lehmann, no run, pushed to backward point
35.6 Kumble to Lehmann, no run, outside the off, googly. beats Lehmann
End of over 36 (6 runs) Australia 185/3 (RR: 5.14)
A Kumble 6-0-25-0 - Vauxhall End
SR Waugh 15* (16b 1x4) DS Lehmann 11* (17b 1x4)
36.1 Singh to SR Waugh, two runs, turned to fineleg. no point in calling
Indian fielding sloppy. It is just not upto standard
36.2 Singh to SR Waugh, no run, pushed to midwicket
36.3 Singh to SR Waugh, one run, tickled to Mongia behind the stumps and
there is an easy single there!!!
36.4 Singh to Lehmann, one run, on the legs, straight to Srinath at
fineleg
36.5 Singh to SR Waugh, one run, turned to backward short leg. a run
again
nudge, tickle, run and expect Indians to give another. like buy one
and get one free
36.6 Singh to Lehmann, no run, pushed to midoff
End of over 37 (5 runs) Australia 190/3 (RR: 5.14)
RR Singh 6-0-36-2 (3w 2nb) - Pavilion End
SR Waugh 19* (20b 1x4) DS Lehmann 12* (19b 1x4)
37.1 Kumble to SR Waugh, no run, pushes him onto the backfoot. defended
37.2 Kumble to SR Waugh, one run, full toss, merely pushed to Tendulkar
at midwicket who half-fields it
37.3 Kumble to Lehmann, one run, well outside the off. cross-batted
hammering to deep midwicket
37.4 Kumble to SR Waugh, no run, on the blockhole. played back to the
bowler
37.5 Kumble to SR Waugh, no run, on the backfoot. tries to cut it but
can't make enough room. back to the bowler
37.6 Kumble to SR Waugh, one run, on the legs, played to long on
End of over 38 (3 runs) Australia 193/3 (RR: 5.08)
A Kumble 7-0-28-0 - Vauxhall End
SR Waugh 21* (25b 1x4) DS Lehmann 13* (20b 1x4)
38.1 Singh to SR Waugh, no run, on the stumps, defended onto the pitch
38.2 Singh to SR Waugh, two runs, fine tickle to fine thirdman. Srinath,
underarm throw, easy two runs
38.3 Singh to SR Waugh, no run, better ball. cramped Waugh. on the
stumps. back to the bowler
38.4 Singh to SR Waugh, FOUR, hammered to deep midwicket, and now it is
Kumble's turn to show how poor Indian fielding is
38.5 Singh to SR Waugh, no run, played early, straight to Tendulkar at
midon
38.6 Singh to SR Waugh, one run, steered to thirdman, 200 comes up
End of over 39 (7 runs) Australia 200/3 (RR: 5.13)
RR Singh 7-0-43-2 (3w 2nb) - Pavilion End
SR Waugh 28* (31b 2x4) DS Lehmann 13* (20b 1x4)
39.1 Kumble to SR Waugh, legbye: one run, attempted pull. off the pads
to fineleg
39.2 Kumble to Lehmann, no run, comws down the track. pushes the ball to
the legs. Lehmann just defends it back
39.3 Kumble to Lehmann, one run, on the legs, attempted sweep. to
backward short leg. Mongia stops the ball
39.4 Kumble to SR Waugh, one run, played to sweeper covers. better
fielding and throw from Prasad
39.5 Kumble to Lehmann, one run, played to short thirdman, quick run
39.6 Kumble to SR Waugh, no run, played back to the bowler
End of over 40 (4 runs) Australia 204/3 (RR: 5.10)
A Kumble 8-0-31-0 - Vauxhall End
DS Lehmann 15* (23b 1x4) SR Waugh 29* (34b 2x4)
Srinath brought on
40.1 Srinath to Lehmann, one run, from round the wicket, inner edged to
fineleg
40.2 Srinath to SR Waugh, FOUR, short outside the off, nicely glided to
thirdman boundary
Srinath is slated to go for a lot of runs in his second spell -
usually
50 partnership again
40.3 Srinath to SR Waugh, three runs, on the legs, flicked to deep
midwicket and before Prasad can field and throw good running
brings 3
Steve Waugh now has 6001 runs
40.4 Srinath to Lehmann, one run, played to midon, quick single
40.5 Srinath to SR Waugh, no run, off the body, caught by Mongia down
the legs. appeal. not out
40.6 Srinath to SR Waugh, no run, faster ball. going down th elegs.
rapped on the pads
End of over 41 (9 runs) Australia 213/3 (RR: 5.20)
J Srinath 7-1-26-0 (4w) - Pavilion End
DS Lehmann 17* (25b 1x4) SR Waugh 36* (38b 3x4)
Mohanty - surprisingly
41.1 Mohanty to Lehmann, one run, on the off, flowing drive to sweeper
covers
41.2 Mohanty to SR Waugh, legbye: one run, off the pads, to backward
short leg
41.3 Mohanty to Lehmann, legbye: two runs, off the pads to fineleg.
Tendulkar fields well and throws well too
41.4 Mohanty to Lehmann, one run, comes down the track, steered to
thirdman
41.5 Mohanty to SR Waugh, OUT: half-volley on the legs, flicked
uppishly. takes the leading edge to Kumble at midon
Australia 218/4, Partnership of 60
SR Waugh c Kumble b Mohanty 36 (40b 3x4 0x6)
DS Mohanty 5.5-0-34-1 (1w) - Vauxhall End
41.6 Mohanty to Lehmann, no run
End of over 42 (5 runs) Australia 218/4 (RR: 5.19)
DS Mohanty 6-0-34-1 (1w) - Vauxhall End
MG Bevan 0* (0b) DS Lehmann 19* (29b 1x4)
42.1 Srinath to Bevan, no run, from round the wicket, on the stumps.
played to short midwicket
42.2 Srinath to Bevan, no run, outside the off, beaten! pretty quick
ball and bouncing as well
42.3 Srinath to Bevan, no run, on the stumps. defended. good bowling
cramping Bevan
42.4 Srinath to Bevan, no run, on the off, moves away from a soft spot
on the pitch. gets away from being declared wide
42.5 Srinath to Bevan, no run, on the off, closer to the body this time.
well left
cracking over so far from Srinath
42.6 Srinath to Bevan, no run, on the stumps, played defensively to
midon and a good maiden over from Srinath
End of over 43 (maiden) Australia 218/4 (RR: 5.07)
J Srinath 8-2-26-0 (4w) - Pavilion End
DS Lehmann 19* (29b 1x4) MG Bevan 0* (6b)
43.1 Mohanty to Lehmann, FOUR, half-volley on the off, slogged over
square leg
43.2 Mohanty to Lehmann, three runs, played through the covers. well
played through the gap. Kumble fields at the boundary
it would be nice for India if this is Mohanty's last over
43.3 Mohanty to Bevan, no run, rank wide ball outside the off. Bevan
should have left this. reaches out and pats it to covers
43.4 Mohanty to Bevan, no run, played nicely straight to Azharuddin at
covers
43.5 Mohanty to Bevan, one run, wide outside the off, played to midoff
43.6 Mohanty to Lehmann, (noball) bye: FOUR, way down the legs and what
a poor ball to bowl now!
43.6 Mohanty to Lehmann, no run, rapped on the body. Lehmann runs down
the track needlessly for a run and a direct throw from Jadeja
dispathces him!
End of over 44 (13 runs) Australia 231/4 (RR: 5.25)
DS Mohanty 7-0-47-1 (1w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
MG Bevan 1* (9b) DS Lehmann 26* (33b 2x4)
Australia 231/5, Partnership of 13
DS Lehmann run out (Jadeja) 26 (33b 2x4 0x6)
44.1 Srinath to Bevan, no run
44.2 Srinath to Bevan, no run, defended to point
44.3 Srinath to Bevan, no run, outside the off, misses the cut shot.
Mongia can't collect it properly
44.4 Srinath to Bevan, one run, cut away to Prasad at deep point
Moody, the big tall giant
44.5 Srinath to Moody, (noball) no run, rapped on the pads. ball going
down the legside
32 extras from Indians
44.5 Srinath to Moody, legbye: one run, slower ball. attempt at ytorker,
off the pads to fineleg. for some strange reason Moody wants no
more than a run
44.6 Srinath to Bevan, one run, steered to Dravid at thirdman. a good
over in the slogs from Srinath
End of over 45 (4 runs) Australia 235/5 (RR: 5.22)
J Srinath 9-2-29-0 (4w 1nb) - Pavilion End
MG Bevan 3* (14b) TM Moody 0* (2b)
45.1 Kumble to Bevan, one run, down the track, chipped over the infield
to Prasad at sweeper midwicket
45.2 Kumble to Moody, no run, played to Azharuddin at short midwicket
45.3 Kumble to Moody, no run, accurate on the stumps, played back to the
bowler
45.4 Kumble to Moody, one run, on the legs, played to Srinath at fineleg
45.5 Kumble to Bevan, one run, down the track, played to long on. Dravid
fields
45.6 Kumble to Moody, no run, on the blockhole on the legs, played back
to the bowler
End of over 46 (3 runs) Australia 238/5 (RR: 5.17)
A Kumble 9-0-34-0 - Vauxhall End
MG Bevan 5* (16b) TM Moody 1* (6b)
Prasad has two overs. Kumble and Srinath one each
46.1 Srinath to Bevan, one run, turned to fineleg. Mohanty fields
Srinath to Moody now
46.2 Srinath to Moody, one run, attempted yorker turns into full toss.
to Tendulkar at midon
46.3 Srinath to Bevan, no run, outside the off, over the bat, through to
keeper
46.4 Srinath to Bevan, no run, outside the off, seaming away. beats
Bevan
46.5 Srinath to Bevan, (noball) one run, good yorker but misdirected
line, played to square leg, and a noball too
46.5 Srinath to Moody, no run, pushed to Robin Singh at short midwicket
who throws the ball on the stumps. saves a run
46.6 Srinath to Moody, one run, full toss, played to Prasad at dee[
midwicket.
End of over 47 (5 runs) Australia 243/5 (RR: 5.17)
J Srinath 10-2-34-0 (4w 2nb) - Pavilion End
TM Moody 3* (9b) MG Bevan 7* (20b)
an excellent slog over spell from Srinath - something of a rarity
in fact
47.1 Prasad to Moody, no run, outside the off, nice ball. beats Moody
47.2 Prasad to Moody, three runs, driven straight, Mohanty fields
eventually after several hours and well run
47.3 Prasad to Bevan, one run, played to Dravid at midon
47.4 Prasad to Moody, no run, good change of pace, on the legs just as
Moody moes away to make room. back to the bowler
47.5 Prasad to Moody, wide: no run, slowert ball but well outside the
off
47.5 Prasad to Moody, FOUR, on the legs, swung to deep square leg
boundary. no chance for the fineleg fielder
47.6 Prasad to Moody, two runs, chipped over midoff. Dravid simply had
no clue as to where the ball was going. ball lands safely over his
heads and a couple of runs
End of over 48 (11 runs) Australia 254/5 (RR: 5.29)
BKV Prasad 9-0-47-0 (1w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
MG Bevan 8* (21b) TM Moody 12* (14b 1x4)
a good over for Australians
48.1 Kumble to Bevan, SIX, down the track, over long off
48.2 Kumble to Bevan, one run, played to long on
48.3 Kumble to Moody, FOUR, down the track, smashed to deep midoff
48.4 Kumble to Moody, one run, goes for a big shot on the onside, off
the inner edge to fineleg
48.5 Kumble to Bevan, one run, played to long on. Srinath fields
48.6 Kumble to Moody, two runs, makes room and played to deep midoff.
Srinath is the fielder
End of over 49 (15 runs) Australia 269/5 (RR: 5.49)
A Kumble 10-0-49-0 - Pavilion End
MG Bevan 16* (24b 1x6) TM Moody 19* (17b 2x4)
last six balls coming up. already an excellent score for Australia
they would be looking to add a lot more to the total
49.1 Prasad to Bevan, FOUR, chipped over the infield, easily crosses
tyhe fence!
49.2 Prasad to Bevan, two runs, on the legs again, played to deep
midwicket, quick running
49.3 Prasad to Bevan, OUT: goes for a pull, top edged to Mongia. an
easy catch
Australia 275/6, Partnership of 44
MG Bevan c Mongia b Prasad 22 (27b 1x4 1x6)
BKV Prasad 9.3-0-53-1 (1w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
49.4 Prasad to Moody, FOUR, Moody moved down th elegs to make room,
dropped on the legside, played over deep midwicket
49.5 Prasad to Moody, no run, slower ball. Moody swings the bat and
misses the ball.
49.6 Prasad to Moody, three runs, down the track, top edges to fine
thirdman. tendulkar does extremely well to stop the ball from
crossing the ropes and his throw however is wild. Azhar collects
it at midwicket position and throws at the stumps but three runs
taken well
End of over 50 (13 runs) Australia 282/6 (RR: 5.64)
BKV Prasad 10-0-60-1 (1w 1nb) - Vauxhall End
TM Moody 26* (20b 3x4) SK Warne 0* (0b)
Match State: Lunch break
Australians, lead by Steve Waugh coming on to the ground
followed now by Ganguly and then Tendulkar
it is windy
there is still a dark cloud cover over the ground
McGrath brisk and busy, marking his run up
0.1 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, outside the of,f played to point.
Ponting fields
0.2 McGrath to Ganguly, one run, on the off, steered past gully to
thirdman
McGrath coming in charging and bowling accurately
Tendulkar, marks his guard
both Tendulkar and McGrath back to their original positions
0.3 McGrath to Tendulkar, no run, on the off, to the pitch of the ball,
pushed to point
0.4 McGrath to Tendulkar, no run, on the stumps, pushed defensively to
covers
Tendulkar is watchful
0.5 McGrath to Tendulkar, no run, super ball! on the off, squares
Tendulkar a bit and beats his edge. to the keeper
0.6 McGrath to Tendulkar, OUT: outside edge and it is all over for
Tendulkar and almost all over for India
India 1/1, Partnership of 1
SR Tendulkar c Gilchrist b McGrath 0 (4b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 1 (1 run) India 1/1 (RR: 1.00 RRR: 282/49 = 5.76)
GD McGrath 1-0-1-1 - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 1* (2b)
what an over and what a start for Australia!
that ball pitched on the middle and moved enough away
1.1 Fleming to Ganguly, one run, played to midwicket, quick run
1.2 Fleming to Dravid, no run, pitched on the off, seaming away. well
left
3 slips
1.3 Fleming to Dravid, one run, edged, falling short of third slip, to
thirdman
1.4 Fleming to Ganguly, no run, on the backfoot, not enough room,
played to point
1.5 Fleming to Ganguly, one run, on the legs, to fineleg off the pads
1.6 Fleming to Dravid, one run, well played, keeping the ball down
through to thirdman
End of over 2 (4 runs) India 5/1 (RR: 2.50 RRR: 278/48 = 5.79)
DW Fleming 1-0-4-0 - Vauxhall End
R Dravid 2* (3b) SC Ganguly 3* (5b)
2.1 McGrath to Dravid, (noball) bye: one run, over the shoulder,
through to fineleg as keeper cannot collect it
2.1 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, rapped on the body
2.2 McGrath to Ganguly, no run, on the stumps, played to midwicket
2.3 McGrath to Ganguly, three runs, pushed through the covers.
extremely well timed. fielded at the bonudary
2.4 McGrath to Dravid, no run, on the off. forward, defensive to
backward point
2.5 McGrath to Dravid, OUT: edged, and taken by Gilchrist again. this
time, the nail hammered a further few inches!
India 10/2, Partnership of 9
R Dravid c Gilchrist b McGrath 2 (6b 0x4 0x6)
GD McGrath 1.5-0-6-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
2.6 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
End of over 3 (5 runs) India 10/2 (RR: 3.33 RRR: 273/47 = 5.81)
GD McGrath 2-0-6-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 6* (8b) A Jadeja 0* (1b)
Jadeja is not the best of the batsmen to play bowling like this
he is there ahead of azharuddin
3.1 Fleming to Ganguly, no run, on the stumps, pushed to midoff
3.2 Fleming to Ganguly, no run, on the off and middle, played to midon
3.3 Fleming to Ganguly, two runs, on the legs, turned to fineleg.
Reiffel fields
3.4 Fleming to Ganguly, OUT: inside edge onto the stumps and this game
will be short
India 12/3, Partnership of 2
SC Ganguly b Fleming 8 (12b 0x4 0x6)
DW Fleming 1.4-0-6-1 - Vauxhall End
three of the most celebrated Indian batsmen back in the pavilion.
Azharuddin
3.5 Fleming to Azharuddin, no run, outside the off, played to poinrt
3.6 Fleming to Azharuddin, one run, on the legs, flicked to backward
square leg
End of over 4 (3 runs) India 13/3 (RR: 3.25 RRR: 270/46 = 5.87)
DW Fleming 2-0-7-1 - Vauxhall End
M Azharuddin 1* (2b) A Jadeja 0* (1b)
4.1 McGrath to Azharuddin, no run, on the off, left alone
4.2 McGrath to Azharuddin, no run, outside the off, left alone
4.3 McGrath to Azharuddin, one run, on the stumps, pushed to midon
4.4 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, on the stumps. to the pitch, pushed to
covers
4.5 McGrath to Jadeja, one run, on the legs, nicely fended to square
leg
4.6 McGrath to Azharuddin, no run, swinging away outside the off, left
alone
End of over 5 (2 runs) India 15/3 (RR: 3.00 RRR: 268/45 = 5.96)
GD McGrath 3-0-8-2 (1nb) - Pavilion End
A Jadeja 1* (3b) M Azharuddin 2* (6b)
5.1 Fleming to Jadeja, one run, edged through to thirdman
5.2 Fleming to Azharuddin, one run, on the legs, flicked to fineleg
5.3 Fleming to Jadeja, no run, pitched short, on the stumps, defended
5.4 Fleming to Jadeja, no run, down th elegs, rapped on the pads
3 slips and a gully!
5.5 Fleming to Jadeja, no run, seaming away outside the of,f through to
keeper
5.6 Fleming to Jadeja, no run, outside the off, left alone
End of over 6 (2 runs) India 17/3 (RR: 2.83 RRR: 266/44 = 6.05)
DW Fleming 3-0-9-1 - Vauxhall End
M Azharuddin 3* (7b) A Jadeja 2* (8b)
talk of pressure while chasing. this is it
6.1 McGrath to Azharuddin, no run, outside the off, left alone
6.2 McGrath to Azharuddin, OUT: short, rising ball. Azharuddin goes
half-forward, squares up and edges to point
India 17/4, Partnership of 5
M Azharuddin c SR Waugh b McGrath 3 (9b 0x4 0x6)
GD McGrath 3.2-0-8-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End
this is fun
Robin Singh - not here as a pinch hitter certinaly
6.3 McGrath to Singh, legbye: one run, pushed to square leg
6.4 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, forward, inner edged to square leg.
Robin Singh runs midway to the pitch and then gets back
6.5 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
6.6 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, on the off, pushed to point
End of over 7 (1 run, maiden) India 18/4 (RR: 2.57 RRR: 265/43 = 6.16)
GD McGrath 4-1-8-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RR Singh 0* (1b) A Jadeja 2* (11b)
7.1 Fleming to Singh, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
7.2 Fleming to Singh, no run, on the off, played to point
7.3 Fleming to Singh, no run, fuller length on the off, played to point
7.4 Fleming to Singh, no run, outside the off, off the pads to the
keeper
7.5 Fleming to Singh, no run, on the stumps, played to short midwicket
3 slips
7.6 Fleming to Singh, one run, on the off, pushed to covers, quick run
End of over 8 (1 run) India 19/4 (RR: 2.38 RRR: 264/42 = 6.29)
DW Fleming 4-0-10-1 - Vauxhall End
RR Singh 1* (7b) A Jadeja 2* (11b)
8.1 McGrath to Singh, no run, outside the off, Robin beaten attempting
to nudge the ball
8.2 McGrath to Singh, one run, pushed to short midwicket, quick run
8.3 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, outside the off, moving away. through to
keeper
8.4 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, pushed to point
8.5 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, played to extra covers
8.6 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, outside the off, ripping ball, beats
Jadeja. It is just that Jadeja is lucky and less talented than
Tendulkar and Dravid and hence is not out
End of over 9 (1 run) India 20/4 (RR: 2.22 RRR: 263/41 = 6.41)
GD McGrath 5-1-9-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End
RR Singh 2* (9b) A Jadeja 2* (15b)
9.1 Reiffel to Singh, two runs, turned to deep square leg, quick
running between the wkts
9.2 Reiffel to Singh, no run, on the off, pushed to covers
9.3 Reiffel to Singh, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
9.4 Reiffel to Singh, three runs, pushed neatly between square leg and
midwicket. well run
9.5 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, on the stumps, defended
9.6 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, pushed to covers
End of over 10 (5 runs) India 25/4 (RR: 2.50 RRR: 258/40 = 6.45)
PR Reiffel 1-0-5-0 - Vauxhall End
RR Singh 7* (13b) A Jadeja 2* (17b)
10.1 McGrath to Singh, wide: no run, down the legside, fast and
bouncing. Robin didn't really understand that ball
10.1 McGrath to Singh, (noball) FOUR, that ball took off, and off the
glove/arm goes straight over the wicket keeper
10.1 McGrath to Singh, no run, defended
10.2 McGrath to Singh, legbye: one run, turned off the legs to backward
short leg
10.3 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, outside the off, left alone
10.4 McGrath to Jadeja, one run, pushed to covers, quick run
10.5 McGrath to Singh, no run, pushed defensively to off
10.6 McGrath to Singh, no run, outside the off, left alone
End of over 11 (8 runs) India 33/4 (RR: 3.00 RRR: 250/39 = 6.41)
GD McGrath 6-1-16-3 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
A Jadeja 3* (19b) RR Singh 11* (18b 1x4)
11.1 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, pushed to off
11.2 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run
11.3 Reiffel to Jadeja, FOUR, outside the off, played neatly to point
fence
11.4 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run
11.5 Reiffel to Jadeja, FOUR, edged just wide of second slip!
11.6 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, pushed defensively back along the pitch
End of over 12 (8 runs) India 41/4 (RR: 3.42 RRR: 242/38 = 6.37)
PR Reiffel 2-0-13-0 - Vauxhall End
RR Singh 11* (18b 1x4) A Jadeja 11* (25b 2x4)
12.1 McGrath to Singh, one run, turned to fineleg
12.2 McGrath to Jadeja, one run, pushed to covers, quick run
12.3 McGrath to Singh, one run, played to deep square leg
12.4 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler
12.5 McGrath to Jadeja, one run, pushed to covers, quick run
12.6 McGrath to Singh, no run, on the off, played back to the bowler
End of over 13 (4 runs) India 45/4 (RR: 3.46 RRR: 238/37 = 6.43)
GD McGrath 7-1-20-3 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
A Jadeja 13* (28b 2x4) RR Singh 13* (21b 1x4)
13.1 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, on the stumps, straight bat. to midon
Jadeja determined to make a match out of this
13.2 Reiffel to Jadeja, one run, on the stumps, pushed to Lehmann at
midwicket, quick run
13.3 Reiffel to Singh, one run, on the off, pushed to covers, another
quick run
Bevan fields but the run is well taken
if only the early Indian batsmen had played like this....
13.4 Reiffel to Jadeja, one run, pushed to covers and another
frustrating isngle
13.5 Reiffel to Singh, no run, on the middle and leg, played back to the
bowler
13.6 Reiffel to Singh, no run, on the stumps, defended
End of over 14 (3 runs) India 48/4 (RR: 3.43 RRR: 235/36 = 6.53)
PR Reiffel 3-0-16-0 - Vauxhall End
A Jadeja 15* (31b 2x4) RR Singh 14* (24b 1x4)
big man Moody now on to bowl
last over before fielding restrictions go off
14.1 Moody to Jadeja, no run, on the off, defensive
14.2 Moody to Jadeja, one run, played to fineleg
14.3 Moody to Singh, no run, on the off, played to midoff
14.4 Moody to Singh, no run, on the off, defensive
14.5 Moody to Singh, no run, outside the off, bottom edged attempting to
cut the ball. falls short of the keeper
14.6 Moody to Singh, no run, pushed to covers, Jadeja half way down the
pitch tempting Bevan & fate. lucky for him the throw from Bevan
missed the stumps
End of over 15 (1 run) India 49/4 (RR: 3.27 RRR: 234/35 = 6.69)
TM Moody 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
A Jadeja 16* (33b 2x4) RR Singh 14* (28b 1x4)
15.1 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, on the of,f played back to the bowler
15.2 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, 3 slips on. on the stumps, played to
midwicket
15.3 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, forward, inner edge to square leg
15.4 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, driven straight, well fielded on the
followthrough
15.5 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, driven straight to midon
15.6 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, outside the off, through to keeper.
First maiden over of the innings
End of over 16 (maiden) India 49/4 (RR: 3.06 RRR: 234/34 = 6.88)
PR Reiffel 4-1-16-0 - Vauxhall End
RR Singh 14* (28b 1x4) A Jadeja 16* (39b 2x4)
Match State: Drinks
16.1 Moody to Singh, one run, pushed to midon, quick run
50 up for India
16.2 Moody to Jadeja, no run, pushed to covers
16.3 Moody to Jadeja, no run, on the off, inner edge onto the pads
16.4 Moody to Jadeja, two runs, comes down the track. stops and pats the
ball which neatly bisects the midon and midoff fielders. time
enough for a couple
16.5 Moody to Jadeja, no run, on the stumps, defended
16.6 Moody to Jadeja, no run, outside the of,f beats the edge. through
to keeper
End of over 17 (3 runs) India 52/4 (RR: 3.06 RRR: 231/33 = 7.00)
TM Moody 2-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
RR Singh 15* (29b 1x4) A Jadeja 18* (44b 2x4)
17.1 Reiffel to Singh, one run, steered to thirdman. McGrath the fielder
17.2 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, played firmly to the bowler
17.3 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, on the backfoot, played back to the
bowler
17.4 Reiffel to Jadeja, FOUR, down the track, driven through the covers
17.5 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, rapped on the pads, going down the legs.
appeal. not out
17.6 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, well outside the off, ball cut back in a
bit. Jadeja shouldered arms and was rapped on the pads. Bucknor
says not out
End of over 18 (5 runs) India 57/4 (RR: 3.17 RRR: 226/32 = 7.06)
PR Reiffel 5-1-21-0 - Vauxhall End
RR Singh 16* (30b 1x4) A Jadeja 22* (49b 3x4)
18.1 Moody to Singh, no run, pushed to off
18.2 Moody to Singh, one run, pushed past covers, quick run
18.3 Moody to Jadeja, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler
18.4 Moody to Jadeja, no run, slower ball, pushed to covers
18.5 Moody to Jadeja, one run, pushed to midon
18.6 Moody to Singh, one run, pushed to mdiwicket, quick run again
End of over 19 (3 runs) India 60/4 (RR: 3.16 RRR: 223/31 = 7.19)
TM Moody 3-0-7-0 - Pavilion End
RR Singh 18* (33b 1x4) A Jadeja 23* (52b 3x4)
19.1 Reiffel to Singh, no run, on the off, somehow manages to defend the
ball. That ball had a nice bounce
19.2 Reiffel to Singh, one run, played to short backward square leg.
fended very well
19.3 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, great ball! outside the off, beaten
19.4 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, pushed to covers
19.5 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, outside the of,f goes for a square cut.
under edged to keeper
19.6 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, played back along the pitch
End of over 20 (1 run) India 61/4 (RR: 3.05 RRR: 222/30 = 7.40)
PR Reiffel 6-1-22-0 - Vauxhall End
RR Singh 19* (35b 1x4) A Jadeja 23* (56b 3x4)
20.1 Moody to Singh, no run, played back to the bowler
20.2 Moody to Singh, one run, steered to trhidman
20.3 Moody to Jadeja, one run, played to midwicket. Fleming is the
fielder
20.4 Moody to Singh, one run, turned to square leg
20.5 Moody to Jadeja, no run
20.6 Moody to Jadeja, one run, played to thirdman
End of over 21 (4 runs) India 65/4 (RR: 3.10 RRR: 218/29 = 7.52)
TM Moody 4-0-11-0 - Pavilion End
A Jadeja 25* (59b 3x4) RR Singh 21* (38b 1x4)
21.1 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run
21.2 Reiffel to Jadeja, one run, to covers
21.3 Reiffel to Singh, no run, pushed to covers
21.4 Reiffel to Singh, no run, turned to square leg
21.5 Reiffel to Singh, no run, on the off, nudged to midoff
21.6 Reiffel to Singh, no run, on the stumps. defended
End of over 22 (1 run) India 66/4 (RR: 3.00 RRR: 217/28 = 7.75)
PR Reiffel 7-1-23-0 - Vauxhall End
A Jadeja 26* (61b 3x4) RR Singh 21* (42b 1x4)
22.1 Moody to Jadeja, FOUR, lovely ondrive, straight through to long on
22.2 Moody to Jadeja, two runs, edged, intentionally, to fine thirdman.
quick running
22.3 Moody to Jadeja, no run, outside the off. Jadeja a bit
overenthusiastic, beaten attempting an extravagant shot
22.4 Moody to Jadeja, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
22.5 Moody to Jadeja, no run, on the stumps, pushed to the bowler
22.6 Moody to Jadeja, one run, played to deep midwicket
End of over 23 (7 runs) India 73/4 (RR: 3.17 RRR: 210/27 = 7.78)
TM Moody 5-0-18-0 - Pavilion End
A Jadeja 33* (67b 4x4) RR Singh 21* (42b 1x4)
23.1 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, pushed to covers
23.2 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, pushed to midwicket
23.3 Reiffel to Jadeja, one run, leading edge, safely to sweeper covers.
Bevan is the sweeper there
23.4 Reiffel to Singh, no run, pushed to midoff
23.5 Reiffel to Singh, no run, pushed to backward point
it has started drizzling now
umbrellas going up in the crowd
23.6 Reiffel to Singh, no run, outside the off, beats Robin as he tries
to tickle it down to thirdman
End of over 24 (1 run) India 74/4 (RR: 3.08 RRR: 209/26 = 8.04)
PR Reiffel 8-1-24-0 - Vauxhall End
A Jadeja 34* (70b 4x4) RR Singh 21* (45b 1x4)
Mark Waugh on. Steve is saving Warne
24.1 ME Waugh to Jadeja, two runs, played uppishly, just wide of the
midwicket fielder Ponting!
24.2 ME Waugh to Jadeja, two runs, rank bad ball. full toss. smashed to
deep midwicket and Bevan does extremely well to stop it
24.3 ME Waugh to Jadeja, one run, played to deep square leg. they run
two but Willey declared one short. Jadeja is the culprit
24.4 ME Waugh to Jadeja, no run, played to backward point
24.5 ME Waugh to Jadeja, no run, played back to the bowler
24.6 ME Waugh to Jadeja, two runs, on the backfoot, played to backward
point
End of over 25 (7 runs) India 81/4 (RR: 3.24 RRR: 202/25 = 8.08)
ME Waugh 1-0-7-0 - Pavilion End
RR Singh 21* (45b 1x4) A Jadeja 41* (76b 4x4)
25.1 Reiffel to Singh, one run, innere dge from outside the off, to
square leg
25.2 Reiffel to Jadeja, no run, outside the off, goes for a cross-batted
slog. to midon
25.3 Reiffel to Jadeja, one run, on the legs, played to deep square leg
25.4 Reiffel to Singh, no run, on the off, pushed to covers
25.5 Reiffel to Singh, no run, pushed to short covers
25.6 Reiffel to Singh, no run, pushed to short covers
End of over 26 (2 runs) India 83/4 (RR: 3.19 RRR: 200/24 = 8.33)
PR Reiffel 9-1-26-0 - Vauxhall End
A Jadeja 42* (78b 4x4) RR Singh 22* (49b 1x4)
Shane Warne, for the first time this match
26.1 Warne to Jadeja, one run, tossed up, driven straight to long off
26.2 Warne to Singh, two runs, swept from outside the off, to fineleg
26.3 Warne to Singh, no run, pushed to backward point
26.4 Warne to Singh, no run, played to Steve Waugh at midwicket
26.5 Warne to Singh, one run, pushed to Bevan at sweeper covers
26.6 Warne to Jadeja, no run, huge leg break, beats jadeja
End of over 27 (4 runs) India 87/4 (RR: 3.22 RRR: 196/23 = 8.52)
SK Warne 1-0-4-0 - Pavilion End
RR Singh 25* (53b 1x4) A Jadeja 43* (80b 4x4)
27.1 Reiffel to Singh, no run, pushed to covers
27.2 Reiffel to Singh, no run, pushed to covers
27.3 Reiffel to Singh, no run, pushed to covers again
27.4 Reiffel to Singh, no run, pushed to covers
27.5 Reiffel to Singh, FOUR, down the legs, tickled to fineleg
27.6 Reiffel to Singh, no run, played to backward point. End of
Reiffel's spell
End of over 28 (4 runs) India 91/4 (RR: 3.25 RRR: 192/22 = 8.73)
PR Reiffel 10-1-30-0 - Vauxhall End
A Jadeja 43* (80b 4x4) RR Singh 29* (59b 2x4)
28.1 Warne to Jadeja, one run, driven through the covers. well tossed up
delivery
28.2 Warne to Singh, no run, outside the of,f played to Reiffel at
backward point
28.3 Warne to Singh, one run, driven to deep midon
28.4 Warne to Jadeja, one run, played to long off
28.5 Warne to Singh, FOUR, on th elegs, swept to deep backward square
leg
28.6 Warne to Singh, one run, swept again, this time Mark Waugh is
stationed to field and he fields
End of over 29 (8 runs) India 99/4 (RR: 3.41 RRR: 184/21 = 8.76)
SK Warne 2-0-12-0 - Pavilion End
RR Singh 35* (63b 3x4) A Jadeja 45* (82b 4x4)
29.1 Fleming to Singh, no run, on the off, played to backward point
29.2 Fleming to Singh, no run, pushed to covers
29.3 Fleming to Singh, no run, defended to covers again
29.4 Fleming to Singh, no run, outside the off, beats the bat. to keeper
29.5 Fleming to Singh, no run, pushed to covers, Robin cannot pierce the
field
29.6 Fleming to Singh, no run, outside the off, beaten again as Robin
tries to nudge the ball to thirdman
End of over 30 (maiden) India 99/4 (RR: 3.30 RRR: 184/20 = 9.20)
DW Fleming 5-1-10-1 - Vauxhall End
A Jadeja 45* (82b 4x4) RR Singh 35* (69b 3x4)
30.1 Warne to Jadeja, no run, played back to the bowler
30.2 Warne to Jadeja, no run, on the pads
drizzle on
30.3 Warne to Jadeja, one run, played to deep midwicket. 100 up in 30.3
overs
30.4 Warne to Singh, one run, pushed to square leg, quick run
30.5 Warne to Jadeja, no run, forward, padded up
30.6 Warne to Jadeja, two runs, down the legs, swept fine, to fineleg
End of over 31 (4 runs) India 103/4 (RR: 3.32 RRR: 180/19 = 9.47)
SK Warne 3-0-16-0 - Pavilion End
RR Singh 36* (70b 3x4) A Jadeja 48* (87b 4x4)
31.1 Fleming to Singh, FOUR, moves to the on, makes room and cracked
over the covers
31.2 Fleming to Singh, one run, steered to thirdman
31.3 Fleming to Jadeja, no run, down the legs. must have brushed the
body somewhere as it was not given wide
31.4 Fleming to Jadeja, no run, played to midwicket
31.5 Fleming to Jadeja, one run, turned to backward square leg
31.6 Fleming to Singh, one run, nudged past point
End of over 32 (7 runs) India 110/4 (RR: 3.44 RRR: 173/18 = 9.61)
DW Fleming 6-1-17-1 - Vauxhall End
RR Singh 42* (73b 4x4) A Jadeja 49* (90b 4x4)
32.1 Warne to Singh, SIX, collected from outside the off, deposited into
the stands at midwicket
32.2 Warne to Singh, no run, played back to the bowler
32.3 Warne to Singh, no run, played to backward point. awkward ball
32.4 Warne to Singh, one run, swung to deep midwicket
32.5 Warne to Jadeja, no run, pushed to backward point
32.6 Warne to Jadeja, one run, turned to square leg, 50 up for Jadeja
End of over 33 (8 runs) India 118/4 (RR: 3.58 RRR: 165/17 = 9.71)
SK Warne 4-0-24-0 - Pavilion End
A Jadeja 50* (92b 4x4) RR Singh 49* (77b 4x4 1x6)
33.1 Fleming to Jadeja, no run, rapped on the pads, down th elegs
33.2 Fleming to Jadeja, one run, pushed to deep point
33.3 Fleming to Singh, no run, pushed to short midwicket
33.4 Fleming to Singh, one run, turned to square leg, 50 as well for
Robin Singh
33.5 Fleming to Jadeja, one run, turned to deep backward square leg
33.6 Fleming to Singh, no run, pushed to midwicket
End of over 34 (3 runs) India 121/4 (RR: 3.56 RRR: 162/16 = 10.12)
DW Fleming 7-1-20-1 - Vauxhall End
A Jadeja 52* (95b 4x4) RR Singh 50* (80b 4x4 1x6)
Match State: Drinks
34.1 Warne to Jadeja, no run
34.2 Warne to Jadeja, no run, played to covers
drinks aborted. play resuming
34.3 Warne to Jadeja, no run, on to the body down the legs
34.4 Warne to Jadeja, one run, driven to long off
34.5 Warne to Singh, wide: no run, down the legside. Robin swings &
misses
34.5 Warne to Singh, no run, down the legs again, played straight to
short fineleg
34.6 Warne to Singh, one run, swung to deep square leg
End of over 35 (3 runs) India 124/4 (RR: 3.54 RRR: 159/15 = 10.60)
SK Warne 5-0-27-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
RR Singh 51* (82b 4x4 1x6) A Jadeja 53* (99b 4x4)
Match State: Drinks
35.1 Fleming to Singh, no run, on the legs, played to midwicket
35.2 Fleming to Singh, no run, pushed back to the bowler
35.3 Fleming to Singh, no run, played on the on. fielded by the bowler
himself
35.4 Fleming to Singh, FOUR, attempted yorker outside the off, nicely
glided to thirdman
35.5 Fleming to Singh, one run, pushed to square leg, quick run
asking run rate way above 10
35.6 Fleming to Jadeja, FOUR, driven through the covers
End of over 36 (9 runs) India 133/4 (RR: 3.69 RRR: 150/14 = 10.71)
DW Fleming 8-1-29-1 - Vauxhall End
RR Singh 56* (87b 5x4 1x6) A Jadeja 57* (100b 5x4)
36.1 Warne to Singh, SIX, picked neatly, lofted straight, over long off
36.2 Warne to Singh, two runs, played to deep midon
36.3 Warne to Singh, SIX, this time lofted over long on
down the track, to the pitch, well played
36.4 Warne to Singh, one run, on th elegs. full toss. played to deep
square leg
36.5 Warne to Jadeja, SIX, inside out, played over extra covers
36.6 Warne to Jadeja, no run, driven and fielded at covers
End of over 37 (21 runs) India 154/4 (RR: 4.16 RRR: 129/13 = 9.92)
SK Warne 6-0-48-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
RR Singh 71* (91b 5x4 3x6) A Jadeja 63* (102b 5x4 1x6)
the required rate falls below 10
37.1 Moody to Singh, two runs, played uppishly, safely to long off
37.2 Moody to Singh, two runs, makes room and played to deep midoff,
throw straight on the stumps but Jadeja makes it
37.3 Moody to Singh, OUT: moves to the off and plays it, uppishly into
the waiting hands of Reiffel at fineleg
India 158/5, Partnership of 141
RR Singh c Reiffel b Moody 75 (94b 5x4 3x6)
TM Moody 5.3-0-22-1 - Vauxhall End
Mongia coming in
37.4 Moody to Jadeja, wide: no run, down the legside
37.4 Moody to Jadeja, no run, pushed to midon
37.5 Moody to Jadeja, one run, played to backward point. quick run
37.6 Moody to Mongia, no run, defended to midwicket
End of over 38 (6 runs) India 160/5 (RR: 4.21 RRR: 123/12 = 10.25)
TM Moody 6-0-24-1 (1w) - Vauxhall End
A Jadeja 64* (104b 5x4 1x6) NR Mongia 0* (1b)
Warne taken off, McGrath brought in
38.1 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, pushed to short covers
38.2 McGrath to Jadeja, two runs, played to deep backward point
38.3 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, slower all outside the off, beats Jadeja
38.4 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, outside the off, beaten attempting a cut
38.5 McGrath to Jadeja, FOUR, outside the off. width. smacking shot to
point
38.6 McGrath to Jadeja, one run, through the covers to sweeper
End of over 39 (7 runs) India 167/5 (RR: 4.28 RRR: 116/11 = 10.55)
GD McGrath 8-1-27-3 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
A Jadeja 71* (110b 6x4 1x6) NR Mongia 0* (1b)
39.1 Moody to Jadeja, two runs, played to deep midwicket
39.2 Moody to Jadeja, no run, good ball. yorker length. played to short
covers
39.3 Moody to Jadeja, SIX, short, pulled over deep midwicket
39.4 Moody to Jadeja, no run, defended to short covers
39.5 Moody to Jadeja, no run, outside the off, leg cutter. beaten
attempting a loose shot outside the off
39.6 Moody to Jadeja, one run, inner edge, to fineleg
End of over 40 (9 runs) India 176/5 (RR: 4.40 RRR: 107/10 = 10.70)
TM Moody 7-0-33-1 (1w) - Vauxhall End
A Jadeja 80* (116b 6x4 2x6) NR Mongia 0* (1b)
40.1 McGrath to Jadeja, one run, played to thirdman
40.2 McGrath to Mongia, no run, super ball! runs through Mongia between
the bat & pads. through to keeper
40.3 McGrath to Mongia, no run, outside the off, left alone
40.4 McGrath to Mongia, no run, played to Ponting at backward point
40.5 McGrath to Mongia, one run, pushed through the covers. opens his
account
40.6 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler
End of over 41 (2 runs) India 178/5 (RR: 4.34 RRR: 105/9 = 11.67)
GD McGrath 9-1-29-3 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
NR Mongia 1* (5b) A Jadeja 81* (118b 6x4 2x6)
41.1 Moody to Mongia, no run, pushed to Ponting at backward point
41.2 Moody to Mongia, no run, pushed to forward short leg.
41.3 Moody to Mongia, one run, steered to thirdman
a pigeon is hurt on the field. Reiffel, the good samariton saves it
and takes it out of the ground
41.4 Moody to Jadeja, no run, outside the off. big waft of the bat and
nowhere near the ball
41.5 Moody to Jadeja, one run, played to deep covers. Bevan fields it
and Mongia doesn't even think he should consider a two here
41.6 Moody to Mongia, no run, pushed to backward point
End of over 42 (2 runs) India 180/5 (RR: 4.29 RRR: 103/8 = 12.88)
TM Moody 8-0-35-1 (1w) - Vauxhall End
A Jadeja 82* (120b 6x4 2x6) NR Mongia 2* (9b)
42.1 SR Waugh to Jadeja, no run, played to Ponting at backward point
42.2 SR Waugh to Jadeja, one run, played to deep square leg, great throw
from Bevan there straight on the non-strikers stumps running
Mongia out
India 181/6, Partnership of 23
NR Mongia run out (Bevan) 2 (9b 0x4 0x6)
Srinath is the new bat, not facing
42.3 SR Waugh to Jadeja, FOUR, flicked over long leg
42.4 SR Waugh to Jadeja, one run, played to midon
42.5 SR Waugh to Srinath, no run, pushed to covers
42.6 SR Waugh to Srinath, OUT: down the legside, faint edge to Gilchrist
India 186/7, Partnership of 5
J Srinath c Gilchrist b SR Waugh 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 43 (6 runs) India 186/7 (RR: 4.33 RRR: 97/7 = 13.86)
SR Waugh 1-0-6-1 - Pavilion End
A Jadeja 88* (124b 7x4 2x6)
43.1 Moody to Jadeja, one run, yorker length, played to long on
43.2 Moody to Kumble, one run, played to thirdman
43.3 Moody to Jadeja, no run, outside the off, beaten trying to run the
ball down to thirdman
43.4 Moody to Jadeja, one run, pushed to covers
43.5 Moody to Kumble, no run, played straight to covers
43.6 Moody to Kumble, one run, steered to thirdman
End of over 44 (4 runs) India 190/7 (RR: 4.32 RRR: 93/6 = 15.50)
TM Moody 9-0-39-1 (1w) - Vauxhall End
A Kumble 2* (3b) A Jadeja 90* (127b 7x4 2x6)
44.1 SR Waugh to Kumble, one run, nudged to thirdman. Indians have given
up already
44.2 SR Waugh to Jadeja, one run, full toss on the legs, pushed to
midwicket
44.3 SR Waugh to Kumble, no run, pushed to covers
44.4 SR Waugh to Kumble, OUT: edged and well caught by Gilchrist
India 192/8, Partnership of 6
A Kumble c Gilchrist b SR Waugh 3 (6b 0x4 0x6)
SR Waugh 1.4-0-8-2 - Pavilion End
44.5 SR Waugh to Prasad, legbye: one run, off the apds to square leg
44.6 SR Waugh to Jadeja, no run, stroked neatly, straight to covers
End of over 45 (3 runs) India 193/8 (RR: 4.29 RRR: 90/5 = 18.00)
SR Waugh 2-0-8-2 - Pavilion End
BKV Prasad 0* (1b) A Jadeja 91* (129b 7x4 2x6)
45.1 Moody to Prasad, no run, driven, to midoff
45.2 Moody to Prasad, no run, pushed to backward point
45.3 Moody to Prasad, two runs, hit straight over the bowler, to long
off
45.4 Moody to Prasad, no run, outside the off, beaten
45.5 Moody to Prasad, no run, playde to midwicket
45.6 Moody to Prasad, no run, played back to the bowler
End of over 46 (2 runs) India 195/8 (RR: 4.24 RRR: 88/4 = 22.00)
TM Moody 10-0-41-1 (1w) - Vauxhall End
A Jadeja 91* (129b 7x4 2x6) BKV Prasad 2* (7b)
McGrath for his last over
46.1 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, outside the off, beats a tired Jadeja
46.2 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, on th eleg stumps, rappe don the pads
46.3 McGrath to Jadeja, two runs, played past point, quick running
between the wkts
46.4 McGrath to Jadeja, no run, driven back at the bowler
46.5 McGrath to Jadeja, two runs, driven straight back, diving Julian
can't stop. fielded by Fleming at the ropes
46.6 McGrath to Jadeja, one run, full toss, played back along the pitch.
McGrath deflects the ball to midon
End of over 47 (5 runs) India 200/8 (RR: 4.26 RRR: 83/3 = 27.67)
GD McGrath 10-1-34-3 (1w 2nb) - Pavilion End
A Jadeja 96* (135b 7x4 2x6) BKV Prasad 2* (7b)
that was a match-winning performance from McGrath
47.1 Fleming to Jadeja, two runs, steered to thirdman through the
pigeons assembled there. fielded at the boundary by Reiffel
another pigeon hurt by that ball
47.2 Fleming to Jadeja, one run, pushed to midwicket, quick run
47.3 Fleming to Prasad, wide: no run, down th elegside
47.3 Fleming to Prasad, no run, between bat & pads, through to keeper
47.4 Fleming to Prasad, OUT: on the stumps, this time Bucknor gives him
the marching orders
India 204/9, Partnership of 12
BKV Prasad lbw b Fleming 2 (9b 0x4 0x6)
DW Fleming 8.4-1-33-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
Mohanty has two balls to face to give Jadeja a century (possibly)
47.5 Fleming to Mohanty, no run, forward, rapped on the pads. appeal.
not out
47.6 Fleming to Mohanty, no run, forward, bat & pads together.
defensive.
End of over 48 (4 runs) India 204/9 (RR: 4.25 RRR: 79/2 = 39.50)
DW Fleming 9-1-33-2 (1w) - Vauxhall End
A Jadeja 99* (137b 7x4 2x6) DS Mohanty 0* (2b)
Warne on
48.1 Warne to Jadeja, one run, driven to covers, gets his century.
Azharuddin and his boys clap from the dressing room. Warne
congratulates Jadeja
48.2 Warne to Mohanty, no run, rapped on the pads. Mohanty came running
down, Jadeja backed up. throw came to Warne, then both batsmen
eventually found themselves running to the same end. Warne threw
the ball to Gilchrist who made an easy run out
India 205/10, Partnership of 1
DS Mohanty run out (Warne) 0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
Australia win by a huge margin
Match State: Australia win by 77 runs
presentations coming up
Azharuddin: "I thought we really bowled well!"
but they did well all around, picked up early wickets, got runs
Steve Waugh: "we have improved every game"
we can't relax now. our bowling is on a roll now.
Man of the match: McGrath
sachin was the key wicket
that is all folks. good bye from us
that is all folks. good bye from us
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Date-stamped : 07 Jun1999 - 19:10