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3rd Test: Australia v West Indies at Adelaide, 25-29 Nov 2005
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 11am local time (00.30 GMT)
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the third Test between
Australia and West Indies.
The news from out in the middle is that the West Indies captain
Chanderpaul has won the toss and elected to bat first.
West Indies have made two changes to the team that played the
second Test - Dwayne Smith and Wavell Hinds come in replacing
Gayle and Samuels.Gayle is unwell and is set to undergo a heart
surgery.
Australia on the other hand have made just one change.Langer comes
in for Clarke.
0.1 McGrath to Hinds, no run, bouncer, Hinds dugs underneath
0.2 McGrath to Hinds, no run, full length delivery, pushed back to the
bowler
0.3 McGrath to Hinds, FOUR, full length delivery outside off stump,
Hinds slashes at it, gets thick outside edge and races to third
man fence
0.4 McGrath to Hinds, no run, pushed to backward point fielder
0.5 McGrath to Hinds, no run, left alone
0.6 McGrath to Hinds, no run, beaten around the off stump
End of over 1 (4 runs) West Indies 4/0
GD McGrath 1-0-4-0 - City End
DS Smith 0* (0b) WW Hinds 4* (6b 1x4)
1.1 Lee to DS Smith, no run, low full toss swinging in, Smith tries to
defend but gets the bottom edge and the ball rolls down to square
leg region
1.2 Lee to DS Smith, no run, left alone
1.3 Lee to DS Smith, no run, outside off stump, Smith lets it go
1.4 Lee to DS Smith, no run, pitched outside off stump, swinging away
from the left-hander, left alone
1.5 Lee to DS Smith, no run, turned to square leg off his hips
1.6 Lee to DS Smith, no run, left alone outside off stump
End of over 2 (maiden) West Indies 4/0
B Lee 1-1-0-0 - Cathedral End
WW Hinds 4* (6b 1x4) DS Smith 0* (6b)
2.1 McGrath to Hinds, no run, good length delivery on the middle stump,
Hinds pushes on the front-foot to extra cover
2.2 McGrath to Hinds, no run, pitched on the off stump, moving away,
Hinds pushes at it and gets the edge to gully fielder but falls
short of him
2.3 McGrath to Hinds, no run, beaten around the off stump
2.4 McGrath to Hinds, no run
2.5 McGrath to Hinds, no run, short ball on the off stump, Hinds
defends on the back-foot to offside
2.6 McGrath to Hinds, two runs, full length delivery on the middle and
leg stump, swinging in, Hinds pushes and gets thick inside edge
onto fine leg
End of over 3 (2 runs) West Indies 6/0
GD McGrath 2-0-6-0 - City End
DS Smith 0* (6b) WW Hinds 6* (12b 1x4)
3.1 Lee to DS Smith, one run, short ball on the leg stump, glanced away
to fine leg
3.2 Lee to Hinds, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump,
defended on the back-foot
3.3 Lee to Hinds, no run, good length ball on the off stump, swinging
in, Hinds defends with full face of the bat
3.4 Lee to Hinds, FOUR, full length delivery just outside off stump,
Hinds pushes on the front-foot and gets it behind point
3.5 Lee to Hinds, no run, short ball on the stumps, defended
3.6 Lee to Hinds, (noball) no run, good ball, beaten around the off
stump
3.6 Lee to Hinds, no run, full ball on the legs, flicked but straight
to square leg fielder
End of over 4 (6 runs) West Indies 12/0
B Lee 2-1-6-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
DS Smith 1* (7b) WW Hinds 10* (18b 2x4)
4.1 McGrath to DS Smith, no run, short of length delivery on the middle
and off stump, moving away, Smith tries to defend on the back-foot
but gets the edge, ball falls short of the third slip fielder
4.2 McGrath to DS Smith, no run, left alone outside off stump
4.3 McGrath to DS Smith, FOUR, on the legs, swinging in as well, Smith
flicks it backward square leg fence
4.4 McGrath to DS Smith, no run
4.5 McGrath to DS Smith, no run, on the middle and leg stump, defended
to mid-on region
4.6 McGrath to DS Smith, no run, full ball just outside off stump,
Smith goes after it, gets the edge straight to Warne but Gilchrist
dives in front of Warne and the catch is put down
End of over 5 (4 runs) West Indies 16/0
GD McGrath 3-0-10-0 - City End
WW Hinds 10* (18b 2x4) DS Smith 5* (13b 1x4)
5.1 Lee to Hinds, OUT: Gone! bouncer on the off stump, Hinds goes back
and jumps to defend, fends it and ball takes off the glove,
balloons to Hayden at gully
West Indies 16/1, Partnership of 16
WW Hinds c Hayden b Lee 10 (19b 2x4 0x6)
DS Smith 5* (13b 1x4) B Lee 2.1-1-6-1 (1nb)
Sarwan comes into bat
5.2 Lee to Sarwan, no run, left alone
5.3 Lee to Sarwan, one run, defended to onside and take an easy single
5.4 Lee to DS Smith, two runs, pitched outside off stump, Smith pushes
it behind point, Symonds brings off a good slide and cuts down to
couple of runs
5.5 Lee to DS Smith, OUT: One more!! full ball just outside off stump,
swinging away, Smith drives and gets the edge, straight to Hayden
at gully
West Indies 19/2, Partnership of 3
DS Smith c Hayden b Lee 7 (15b 1x4 0x6)
RR Sarwan 1* (2b) B Lee 2.5-1-9-2 (1nb)
Lara comes in, standing ovation for Lara as he walks down
5.6 Lee to Lara, FOUR, short of length delivery , Lara defends and gets
the edge to third man fence
End of over 6 (7 runs) West Indies 23/2
B Lee 3-1-13-2 (1nb) - Cathedral End
RR Sarwan 1* (2b) BC Lara 4* (1b 1x4)
6.1 McGrath to Sarwan, one run, good length delivery on the middle
stump, nipping back in, Sarwan gets bat-pad, just away from the
diving short leg fielder
6.2 McGrath to Lara, no run
6.3 McGrath to Lara, no run
6.4 McGrath to Lara, one run
6.5 McGrath to Sarwan, no run, left alone
6.6 McGrath to Sarwan, no run, good length delivery on the off stump,
Sarwan mistimes his drive to mid-on region
End of over 7 (2 runs) West Indies 25/2
GD McGrath 4-0-12-0 - City End
BC Lara 5* (4b 1x4) RR Sarwan 2* (5b)
7.1 Lee to Lara, no run, short of length delivery on the middle stump,
swinging in, Lara defends on the back-foot to mid-on region
7.2 Lee to Lara, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, left
alone
7.3 Lee to Lara, no run, bouncer, Lara ducks underneath
7.4 Lee to Lara, no run, short of length delivery, defended on the
back-foot to backward point fielder
7.5 Lee to Lara, one run, defends on the back-foot to cover region and
take a quick single
7.6 Lee to Sarwan, two runs, short delivery swinging into the leg
stump, turned away wide of the fine leg fielder for a couple of
runs
End of over 8 (3 runs) West Indies 28/2
B Lee 4-1-16-2 (1nb) - Cathedral End
BC Lara 6* (9b 1x4) RR Sarwan 4* (6b)
8.1 McGrath to Lara, no run, good length delivery pitched outside off
stump, swinging away, left alone
8.2 McGrath to Lara, no run, defended on the back-foot down the wicket
8.3 McGrath to Lara, no run, good length delivery on the middle stump,
Lara defends back to the bowler
8.4 McGrath to Lara, no run, good ball, swinging in, Lara late onto it
and gets beaten
8.5 McGrath to Lara, three runs, pitched up, Lara moves on the front-
foot and drives down the ground
8.6 McGrath to Sarwan, no run, defended on the back-foot to onside
End of over 9 (3 runs) West Indies 31/2
GD McGrath 5-0-15-0 - City End
BC Lara 9* (14b 1x4) RR Sarwan 4* (7b)
9.1 Lee to Lara, two runs, short delivery, tucked behind square for a
couple of runs
9.2 Lee to Lara, no run, short of length delivery, defended with full
face back to the bowler
9.3 Lee to Lara, two runs, short of length on the off stump, Lara moves
across and glances down to fine leg
9.4 Lee to Lara, no run, punched on the back-foot to cover
9.5 Lee to Lara, no run, pushed to mid-off on the front-foot
9.6 Lee to Lara, one run, short of length on the middle and leg stump,
turned to sqaure leg region
End of over 10 (5 runs) West Indies 36/2
B Lee 5-1-21-2 (1nb) - Cathedral End
BC Lara 14* (20b 1x4) RR Sarwan 4* (7b)
10.1 McGrath to Lara, one run, full ball on the stumps, Lara tries to
flick but gets the leading edge down the wicket
10.2 McGrath to Sarwan, FOUR, full ball on the leg stump, Sarwan flicks
it to deep square leg fence
10.3 McGrath to Sarwan, no run, short of length delivery on the off
stump, nipping back in, Sarwan beaten comprehensively
10.4 McGrath to Sarwan, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
swinging in, Sarwan leaves it but gets on the pads, loud shout
turned down, missing off stump
10.5 McGrath to Sarwan, no run
10.6 McGrath to Sarwan, no run, good length ball, bat-pad defends, ball
loops up again but short of the fielder at short-leg
End of over 11 (5 runs) West Indies 41/2
GD McGrath 6-0-20-0 - City End
BC Lara 15* (21b 1x4) RR Sarwan 8* (12b 1x4)
Symonds given the ball
11.1 Symonds to Lara, no run, Almost strikes off the first ball! good
length delivery, Lara pads it away, loud shout turned down,
probably pitched outside leg stump but very close
11.2 Symonds to Lara, no run, defended on the front-foot back to the
bowler
11.3 Symonds to Lara, no run, good length delivery pitched outside off
stump, swinging away, left alone
11.4 Symonds to Lara, no run
11.5 Symonds to Lara, no run, drives staright to mid-on fielder
11.6 Symonds to Lara, no run, good length delivery pitched outside off
stump, swinging away, left alone
End of over 12 (maiden) West Indies 41/2
A Symonds 1-1-0-0 - Cathedral End
RR Sarwan 8* (12b 1x4) BC Lara 15* (27b 1x4)
12.1 McGrath to Sarwan, no run, left alone
12.2 McGrath to Sarwan, two runs, glided to third man region
12.3 McGrath to Sarwan, no run
12.4 McGrath to Sarwan, three runs, short of length delivery just
outside off stump, Sarwan glides to third man
12.5 McGrath to Lara, no run, down the legside
12.6 McGrath to Lara, two runs, good ball, Lara tries to defend but gets
the inside edge to mid-wicket
End of over 13 (7 runs) West Indies 48/2
GD McGrath 7-0-27-0 - City End
RR Sarwan 13* (16b 1x4) BC Lara 17* (29b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
13.1 Symonds to Sarwan, no run, good length delivery pitched outside off
stump, swinging away, left alone
13.2 Symonds to Sarwan, no run, defended on the front-foot to cover
13.3 Symonds to Sarwan, no run, good length ball on the middle stump,
defended back to the bowler
13.4 Symonds to Sarwan, no run, driven straight to mid-off
13.5 Symonds to Sarwan, no run, full ball outside off stump, leaves it
alone
13.6 Symonds to Sarwan, no run, short of length delivery, outswinger,
Sarwan opens a bit to defend
End of over 14 (maiden) West Indies 48/2
A Symonds 2-2-0-0 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 17* (29b 1x4) RR Sarwan 13* (22b 1x4)
14.1 McGrath to Lara, one run, good length delivery, nipping away, Lara
gets the inside edge to fine leg
14.2 McGrath to Sarwan, no run, defended on the back-foot to onside
14.3 McGrath to Sarwan, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
defended to mid-on fielder
14.4 McGrath to Sarwan, three runs, good ball outside off stump, Sarwan
glides on the front-foot to third man region
14.5 McGrath to Lara, one run, defended to vacant cover and take an easy
single
14.6 McGrath to Sarwan, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
Sarwan covers and defends
End of over 15 (5 runs) West Indies 53/2
GD McGrath 8-0-32-0 - City End
BC Lara 19* (31b 1x4) RR Sarwan 16* (26b 1x4)
15.1 Symonds to Lara, no run, good length delivery pitched outside off
stump, swinging away, left alone
15.2 Symonds to Lara, no run, pushed on the front-foot to mid-on fielder
15.3 Symonds to Lara, no run, good ball, moving away, Lara beaten
completely
15.4 Symonds to Lara, no run, defended on the front-foot to cover region
15.5 Symonds to Lara, no run, good length delivery around the off stump,
defended
15.6 Symonds to Lara, no run, short of length delivery, straightening,
Lara gets inside edge onto his pads
End of over 16 (maiden) West Indies 53/2
A Symonds 3-3-0-0 - Cathedral End
RR Sarwan 16* (26b 1x4) BC Lara 19* (37b 1x4)
16.1 McGrath to Sarwan, no run, good length delivery just outside off
stump, nipping back in, bat-pad defends to onside
Sarwan gets on the knee again and is limping
16.2 McGrath to Sarwan, no run, short ball outside off stump, Sarwan
goes for the cut and gets beaten
16.3 McGrath to Sarwan, no run, defends to off side
16.4 McGrath to Sarwan, no run
16.5 McGrath to Sarwan, no run, left alone outside off stump
16.6 McGrath to Sarwan, no run, short of length delivery, Sarwan edges
onto his pads
End of over 17 (maiden) West Indies 53/2
GD McGrath 9-1-32-0 - City End
BC Lara 19* (37b 1x4) RR Sarwan 16* (32b 1x4)
17.1 Symonds to Lara, no run, defended back to the bowler
17.2 Symonds to Lara, no run, good length delivery, defends on the
front-foot to gully
17.3 Symonds to Lara, no run, cut away straight to point fielder
17.4 Symonds to Lara, no run, pushed to cover region
17.5 Symonds to Lara, no run, defends to short cover, Lara wants the
single but Symonds is quick to come across
17.6 Symonds to Lara, no run, good length delivery pitched outside off
stump, swinging away, left alone
End of over 18 (maiden) West Indies 53/2
A Symonds 4-4-0-0 - Cathedral End
RR Sarwan 16* (32b 1x4) BC Lara 19* (43b 1x4)
Lee comes into the attack
18.1 Lee to Sarwan, no run, good length delivery, defended nicely on the
front-foot
18.2 Lee to Sarwan, OUT: One more for Lee! bouncer, Sarwan goes for the
hook, gets the top edge straight down to Symonds at fine leg, Lee
strikes off the first over in his second spell
West Indies 53/3, Partnership of 34
RR Sarwan c Symonds b Lee 16 (34b 1x4 0x6)
BC Lara 19* (43b 1x4) B Lee 5.2-1-21-3 (1nb)
18.3 Lee to Chanderpaul, two runs, on the middle and leg stump, flicked
away behind square
18.4 Lee to Chanderpaul, no run, good length delivery pitched outside
off stump, swinging away, left alone
18.5 Lee to Chanderpaul, no run
18.6 Lee to Chanderpaul, wide: no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
18.6 Lee to Chanderpaul, no run, pushed on the front-foot to point
region
End of over 19 (3 runs) West Indies 56/3
B Lee 6-1-24-3 (1w 1nb) - City End
BC Lara 19* (43b 1x4) S Chanderpaul 2* (4b)
19.1 Symonds to Lara, no run, pitched up, Lara goes for the drive, gets
the edge but falls short of hte second slip fielder
19.2 Symonds to Lara, no run, defened to cover region
19.3 Symonds to Lara, one run, pushed to point region and take an easy
single
19.4 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length delivery, just
outside off stump, swinging away left alone
19.5 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, pushed back to the bowler
19.6 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, good length delivery pitched
outside off stump, swinging away, left alone
End of over 20 (1 run) West Indies 57/3
A Symonds 5-4-1-0 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 20* (46b 1x4) S Chanderpaul 2* (7b)
20.1 Lee to Lara, one run, short ball on the leg stump, defended to mid-
on region
20.2 Lee to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length delivery pitched just
outside off stump, swinging away, left alone
20.3 Lee to Chanderpaul, no run, short delivery climbing up, batsman
defends on the back-foot
20.4 Lee to Chanderpaul, no run, good length delivery pitched just
outside off stump, swinging away, left alone
20.5 Lee to Chanderpaul, no run, good ball outside off stump, left alone
again
20.6 Lee to Chanderpaul, no run, left alone again outside off stump
End of over 21 (1 run) West Indies 58/3
B Lee 7-1-25-3 (1w 1nb) - City End
BC Lara 21* (47b 1x4) S Chanderpaul 2* (12b)
21.1 Symonds to Lara, no run, short of length delivery pitched just
outside off stump, swinging away, left alone
21.2 Symonds to Lara, no run, defended to cover region
21.3 Symonds to Lara, no run, full ball on the leg stump, driven to mid-
on
21.4 Symonds to Lara, FOUR, short delivery, Lara goes back and cuts it
behind point to reach the fence
21.5 Symonds to Lara, no run, defended to short mid-wicket region
21.6 Symonds to Lara, no run, on the middle stump, swinging in, turned
to sqaure leg
End of over 22 (4 runs) West Indies 62/3
A Symonds 6-4-5-0 - Cathedral End
S Chanderpaul 2* (12b) BC Lara 25* (53b 2x4)
22.1 Lee to Chanderpaul, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
22.2 Lee to Chanderpaul, no run, short delivery, coming in a bit,
batsman lets it go
22.3 Lee to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length delivery pitched
outside off stump, swinging away, left alone
22.4 Lee to Chanderpaul, one run, short of length delivery, pushed to
mid-on region and take a quick single
22.5 Lee to Lara, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
defended to cover region
22.6 Lee to Lara, no run, Lara tries to leave it but gets the edge down
to gully
End of over 23 (1 run) West Indies 63/3
B Lee 8-1-26-3 (1w 1nb) - City End
S Chanderpaul 3* (16b) BC Lara 25* (55b 2x4)
23.1 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, good length delivery pitched just
outside off stump, swinging away, left alone
23.2 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length delivery, moving
away, batsman moves back to defend but gets beaten
23.3 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, good ball, defended to cover
23.4 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, good ball outside off stump,
defended to point region
23.5 Symonds to Chanderpaul, two runs, on the leg stump, batsman turns
it away behind square for a couple of runs
23.6 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 24 (2 runs) West Indies 65/3
A Symonds 7-4-7-0 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 25* (55b 2x4) S Chanderpaul 5* (22b)
24.1 Lee to Lara, no run, bouncer, batsman does not go for it
24.2 Lee to Lara, no run, punched on the back-foot to cover
24.3 Lee to Lara, no run, pitched up, Lara moves back and defends
24.4 Lee to Lara, one run, short delivery on the leg stump, glanced to
fine leg
24.5 Lee to Chanderpaul, one run, pushed on the front-foot wide of the
mid-on fielder
24.6 Lee to Lara, one run, short of length delivery, turned to onside
End of over 25 (3 runs) West Indies 68/3
B Lee 9-1-29-3 (1w 1nb) - City End
BC Lara 27* (60b 2x4) S Chanderpaul 6* (23b)
25.1 Warne to Lara, no run, driven straight back to the bowler
25.2 Warne to Lara, no run, flighted ball on the off stump, Lara pushes
to mid-off, wants the single but sent back by Chanderpaul
25.3 Warne to Lara, no run, defended
25.4 Warne to Lara, no run, pads it away outside off stump
25.5 Warne to Lara, no run, short of length delivery just outside off
stump, defended on the back-foot
25.6 Warne to Lara, no run, flighted ball, defended to silly point
End of over 26 (maiden) West Indies 68/3
SK Warne 1-1-0-0 - Cathedral End
S Chanderpaul 6* (23b) BC Lara 27* (66b 2x4)
26.1 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, left alone outside off stump
26.2 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, left alone again, moving away from
the left-hander
26.3 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run
26.4 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, good length delivery pitched
outside off stump, swinging away, left alone
26.5 Symonds to Chanderpaul, three runs, good length delivery around the
off stump, Chanderpaul moves forward and glides to third man
26.6 Symonds to Lara, no run, short of length delivery pitched just
outside off stump, swinging away, left alone
End of over 27 (3 runs) West Indies 71/3
A Symonds 8-4-10-0 - City End
S Chanderpaul 9* (28b) BC Lara 27* (67b 2x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
Welcome back to the post lunch sessio
27.1 Warne to Chanderpaul, one run, short ball, turned to onside for an
easy single
27.2 Warne to Lara, no run, short ball again outside off stump, cut away
straight to point fielder
27.3 Warne to Lara, one run, flighted ball on the off stump, driven, Lee
cuts it off for a single from mid-off
27.4 Warne to Chanderpaul, no run, outside off stump, big leg-break from
the rough, left alone
27.5 Warne to Chanderpaul, one run, turned away to vacant mid-wicket
27.6 Warne to Lara, no run, Lara uses his feet and drives to Ponting at
cover
End of over 28 (3 runs) West Indies 74/3
SK Warne 2-1-3-0 - Cathedral End
S Chanderpaul 11* (31b) BC Lara 28* (70b 2x4)
McGrath given the ball
28.1 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length delivery, nipping
away, defended to gully region
28.2 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, short ball, Chanderpaul comes in
line and turns to mid-wicket
28.3 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, defended on the back-foot down the
wicket
28.4 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball on the leg stump,
defended to mid-on
28.5 McGrath to Chanderpaul, one run, short of length delivery on the
leg stump, nipping away, Chanderpaul cover and defends, gets
inside edge to onside for an easy single
28.6 McGrath to Lara, no run, turned away to square leg region
End of over 29 (1 run) West Indies 75/3
GD McGrath 10-1-33-0 - City End
S Chanderpaul 12* (36b) BC Lara 28* (71b 2x4)
29.1 Warne to Chanderpaul, one run, flighted ball on the middle stump,
Chanderpaul flicks to deep sqaure leg
Warne coming round the wicket
29.2 Warne to Lara, FOUR, flighted ball outside off stump, Lara drives
on the front-foot thorugh cover point,ball races away to the fence
29.3 Warne to Lara, FOUR, flighted again, Lara sweeps from outside off
stump in front of square, consecutive boundaries for Lara
29.4 Warne to Lara, no run, turned to short leg fielder
29.5 Warne to Lara, one run, turned away to fine leg
Warne coming over the wicket for Chanderpaul
29.6 Warne to Chanderpaul, no run, padded away outside off stump
End of over 30 (10 runs) West Indies 85/3
SK Warne 3-1-13-0 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 37* (75b 4x4) S Chanderpaul 13* (38b)
McGrath coming roubnd the wicket, both the bowlers changing their
angle for Lara
30.1 McGrath to Lara, (noball) no run
30.1 McGrath to Lara, one run, on the legs, flicked away to fine leg
30.2 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length delivery, coming in
with the angle from round the wicket, inside edge onto pads
30.3 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, defended to gully region
30.4 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball, Chanderpaul
defends to mid-on
30.5 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, good length delivery outside off
stump, left alone
30.6 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, swinging into the legs, turned away
to sqaure leg region
End of over 31 (2 runs) West Indies 87/3
GD McGrath 11-1-35-0 (1nb) - City End
BC Lara 38* (77b 4x4) S Chanderpaul 13* (43b)
31.1 Warne to Lara, two runs, full ball outside off stump, pushed behind
point, Lara dives in to reach the second run
Lara joins the 11000-run club, 2nd batsman to do so behind Border
31.2 Warne to Lara, no run, padded away
31.3 Warne to Lara, no run, padded away once again outside off stump
31.4 Warne to Lara, no run, defended
31.5 Warne to Lara, one run, flighted ball on the middle stump, turned
away in front of sqaure
31.6 Warne to Chanderpaul, two runs, short of length ball, Chanderpaul
gets the edge down to third man
End of over 32 (5 runs) West Indies 92/3
SK Warne 4-1-18-0 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 41* (82b 4x4) S Chanderpaul 15* (44b)
32.1 McGrath to Lara, no run, short of length delivery around the off
stump, defended down the wicket
32.2 McGrath to Lara, one run, flicked away to fine leg
32.3 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length delivery, bit of
away movement, defended down the wicket
32.4 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, defended to cover region
32.5 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length delivery, moving
away, left alone
32.6 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, good length delivery, outside off
stump, left alone
End of over 33 (1 run) West Indies 93/3
GD McGrath 12-1-36-0 (1nb) - City End
BC Lara 42* (84b 4x4) S Chanderpaul 15* (48b)
33.1 Warne to Lara, no run, good length ball outside off stump, padded
away, loud shout turned down
33.2 Warne to Lara, no run, turned away to mid-wicket
33.3 Warne to Lara, one run, flighted ball, Lara uses his feet and
drives to long-on
33.4 Warne to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball, defended
33.5 Warne to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up, pushed to cover region
33.6 Warne to Chanderpaul, no run, padded away outside off stump
End of over 34 (1 run) West Indies 94/3
SK Warne 5-1-19-0 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 43* (87b 4x4) S Chanderpaul 15* (51b)
34.1 McGrath to Lara, FOUR, good length ball, not much of movement, Lara
moves forward and drives beautifully through covers
34.2 McGrath to Lara, no run, turned away to square leg region
34.3 McGrath to Lara, one run, pitched up on the leg stump, flicked away
behind square, fielder moves to his left and stops it
34.4 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, defended to cover region
34.5 McGrath to Chanderpaul, one run, half-volley, Chanderpaul drives
wide of mid-off, Hussey brings off a good diving stop
34.6 McGrath to Lara, one run, Lara steps out, full toss, just taps it
to mid-off and take an easy single
End of over 35 (7 runs) West Indies 101/3
GD McGrath 13-1-43-0 (1nb) - City End
BC Lara 49* (91b 5x4) S Chanderpaul 16* (53b)
35.1 Warne to Lara, one run, Lara moves back and pushes to vacant point,
fifty for Lara!
35.2 Warne to Chanderpaul, one run, turned to deep square leg
35.3 Warne to Lara, no run, defended on the front-foot
35.4 Warne to Lara, no run, flat one on the middle stump, driven back
straight to Warne
35.5 Warne to Lara, two runs, short ball, Lara glides behind vacant
point, takes a couple of runs
35.6 Warne to Lara, no run, padded away
End of over 36 (4 runs) West Indies 105/3
SK Warne 6-1-23-0 - Cathedral End
S Chanderpaul 17* (54b) BC Lara 52* (96b 5x4)
36.1 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length delivery, outside
off stump, left alone
36.2 McGrath to Chanderpaul, one run, turned wide of mid-on fielder
36.3 McGrath to Lara, one run, short ball around the off stump, punched
behind point, Symonds cuts it across
36.4 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, yorker, defended down the wicket
36.5 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, bouncer, left alone
36.6 McGrath to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length delivery, nipping
away, defended back to the bowler
End of over 37 (2 runs) West Indies 107/3
GD McGrath 14-1-45-0 (1nb) - City End
BC Lara 53* (97b 5x4) S Chanderpaul 18* (59b)
37.1 Warne to Lara, no run, pitched up, Lara tries to paddle it but gets
on the pads
37.2 Warne to Lara, one run, short on the legs, turned away to deep
square leg
37.3 Warne to Chanderpaul, no run, defended
37.4 Warne to Chanderpaul, one run, on the legs again, turned away
onside
37.5 Warne to Lara, no run, googly, Lara picks it up and defends
37.6 Warne to Lara, one run, short ball outside off stump, pushed to
vacant point
End of over 38 (3 runs) West Indies 110/3
SK Warne 7-1-26-0 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 55* (101b 5x4) S Chanderpaul 19* (61b)
38.1 Symonds to Lara, one run, short of length delivery, Lara moves back
and punches to deep point
38.2 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, defended on the back-foot down the
wicket
38.3 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched up on the off stump, pushed
back to the bowler
38.4 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball around the off
stump, driven bit uppishly straight to cover fielder
38.5 Symonds to Chanderpaul, two runs, driven on the front-foot, poor
fielding by McGrath fetches them a couple of runs
38.6 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, defended
End of over 39 (3 runs) West Indies 113/3
A Symonds 9-4-13-0 - City End
BC Lara 56* (102b 5x4) S Chanderpaul 21* (66b)
39.1 Warne to Lara, one run, flighted ball outside off stump, Lara comes
down the track and drives to mid-off
39.2 Warne to Chanderpaul, no run, driven straight to cover fielder
39.3 Warne to Chanderpaul, one run, pitched up on the leg stump, driven
to mid-on
39.4 Warne to Lara, one run, Lara uses his feet and drives to long-off
39.5 Warne to Chanderpaul, two runs, full toss outside off stump, driven
through the covers
39.6 Warne to Chanderpaul, no run, flighted ball just outside off stump,
Chanderpaul defends and ball rolls back to the keeper, just
missing the stumps
End of over 40 (5 runs) West Indies 118/3
SK Warne 8-1-31-0 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 58* (104b 5x4) S Chanderpaul 24* (70b)
40.1 Symonds to Lara, no run, short of length delivery, outside off
stump, left alone
40.2 Symonds to Lara, no run, half-volley on the off stump, driven
straight back to the bowler
40.3 Symonds to Lara, no run, short of length delivery, bit of away
movement, defended to cover region
40.4 Symonds to Lara, no run, good length delivery, around the off
stump, swinging away, left alone
40.5 Symonds to Lara, no run, pitched up, Lara tries to turn onside,
gets the leading edge along the ground to mid-off
40.6 Symonds to Lara, one run, short and wide, cut away to deep point
End of over 41 (1 run) West Indies 119/3
A Symonds 10-4-14-0 - City End
BC Lara 59* (110b 5x4) S Chanderpaul 24* (70b)
41.1 Warne to Lara, no run, good length ball outside off stump, beaten
41.2 Warne to Lara, one run, Lara uses his feet and tries to clip over
mid-wicket but gets straight to mid-on, one bounce to the fielder
41.3 Warne to Chanderpaul, no run, turned to onside
41.4 Warne to Chanderpaul, no run, bat-pad defends to cover region
41.5 Warne to Chanderpaul, one run, pitched up, driven wide of the cover
fielder and take a quick single
41.6 Warne to Lara, no run, turned to short mid-wicket fielder
End of over 42 (2 runs) West Indies 121/3
SK Warne 9-1-33-0 - Cathedral End
S Chanderpaul 25* (73b) BC Lara 60* (113b 5x4)
42.1 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length delivery, around
the off stump, swinging away, left alone
42.2 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, left alone again
42.3 Symonds to Chanderpaul, no run, good length delivery on the leg
stump, driven to mid-on
42.4 Symonds to Chanderpaul, OUT: Strike! good length delivery around
the off stump, swinging away, Chanderpaul fends and gets the edge,
Gilchrist completes the rest
West Indies 121/4, Partnership of 68
S Chanderpaul c Gilchrist b Symonds 25 (77b 0x4 0x6)
BC Lara 60* (113b 5x4) A Symonds 10.4-4-14-1
Bravo comes into bat
42.5 Symonds to Bravo, no run, pitched up, pushed to mid-off
42.6 Symonds to Bravo, no run
End of over 43 (maiden) West Indies 121/4
A Symonds 11-5-14-1 - City End
BC Lara 60* (113b 5x4) DJJ Bravo 0* (2b)
43.1 Warne to Lara, one run, Lara uses his feet but not to the pitch of
the ball, defends and runs
43.2 Warne to Bravo, no run, turned on the back-foot to short leg
fielder
43.3 Warne to Bravo, one run, outside leg stump, swept to fine leg
43.4 Warne to Lara, one run, defended on the back-foot to vacant point
43.5 Warne to Bravo, no run, defended on the front-foot
43.6 Warne to Bravo, no run, short of length ball, Bravo edges to slip
but does not carry to the fielder
End of over 44 (3 runs) West Indies 124/4
SK Warne 10-1-36-0 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 62* (115b 5x4) DJJ Bravo 1* (6b)
44.1 Symonds to Lara, two runs, on the leg stump, turned away wide of
the fine leg fielder
44.2 Symonds to Lara, no run, good ball on the off stump, driven to mid-
off
44.3 Symonds to Lara, one run, on the middle and leg stump, flicked to
fine leg
44.4 Symonds to Bravo, one run, on the legs again, Symonds straying,
glanced to fine leg
44.5 Symonds to Lara, no run, defended back to the bowler
44.6 Symonds to Lara, no run, good length delivery, outside off stump,
swinging away, left alone
End of over 45 (4 runs) West Indies 128/4
A Symonds 12-5-18-1 - City End
DJJ Bravo 2* (7b) BC Lara 65* (120b 5x4)
45.1 Warne to Bravo, no run
45.2 Warne to Bravo, no run, defended on the front-foot to onside
45.3 Warne to Bravo, one run, good length ball outside leg stump, swept
to fine leg
45.4 Warne to Lara, one run, good ball outside off stump, Lara defends
and runs again
45.5 Warne to Bravo, no run, defended comfortably on the back-foot
45.6 Warne to Bravo, no run, good length ball, Bravo tries to defend,
gets the inside edge onto pads
End of over 46 (2 runs) West Indies 130/4
SK Warne 11-1-38-0 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 66* (121b 5x4) DJJ Bravo 3* (12b)
46.1 Symonds to Lara, FOUR, half-volley on the leg stump, Lara flicks to
deep square leg fence with authority
46.2 Symonds to Lara, two runs, good length ball around the off stump,
Lara goes for the drive, gets inside edge to fine leg
46.3 Symonds to Lara, two runs, full ball on the legs, turned to vacant
mid-wicket for a couple of runs
46.4 Symonds to Lara, one run, driven to deep cover
46.5 Symonds to Bravo, no run, defended to cover region
46.6 Symonds to Bravo, one run, turned to onside
End of over 47 (10 runs) West Indies 140/4
A Symonds 13-5-28-1 - City End
DJJ Bravo 4* (14b) BC Lara 75* (125b 6x4)
47.1 Warne to Bravo, no run
47.2 Warne to Bravo, no run
47.3 Warne to Bravo, FOUR, short delivery around the off stump, Bravo
rocks back and punches to cover fence
47.4 Warne to Bravo, no run, defended on the front-foot
47.5 Warne to Bravo, two runs, pitched outside leg stump, swept fine by
Bravo for a couplse of runs
47.6 Warne to Bravo, no run, good ball, defended nicely on the front-
foot
End of over 48 (6 runs) West Indies 146/4
SK Warne 12-1-44-0 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 75* (125b 6x4) DJJ Bravo 10* (20b 1x4)
48.1 Symonds to Lara, no run, on the leg stump, turned to onside
48.2 Symonds to Lara, one run, Symonds straying again on his legs,
flicked to deep square leg
48.3 Symonds to Bravo, three runs, good length ball on the middle and
leg stump, Bravo glances to fine leg, good running by the batsmen
48.4 Symonds to Lara, one run, once again turned away to onside
48.5 Symonds to Bravo, legbye: one run, short of length delivery,
swinging in, Bravo gets on the legs trying to defend
48.6 Symonds to Lara, one run, bouncer, Lara least expected from
Symonds, plays it awkwardly to fine leg
End of over 49 (7 runs) West Indies 153/4
A Symonds 14-5-34-1 - City End
BC Lara 78* (129b 6x4) DJJ Bravo 13* (22b 1x4)
49.1 Warne to Lara, two runs, Lara uses his feet and tries to hit over
mid-wicket but mistimes, gets a couple of runs
49.2 Warne to Lara, no run, defended to short leg
49.3 Warne to Lara, three runs, pitched up outside leg stump, Lara
paddle sweeps to fine leg
49.4 Warne to Bravo, one run, turned away to deep square leg
49.5 Warne to Lara, FOUR, flighted ball on the middle stump, Lara comes
down the track and lofts it over, just out of reach of the long-
off fielder
49.6 Warne to Lara, three runs, tossed up again, batsman comes down the
track and hits it straight, good fielding by MacGill, Lara taking
Warne in this over
End of over 50 (13 runs) West Indies 166/4
SK Warne 13-1-57-0 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 90* (134b 7x4) DJJ Bravo 14* (23b 1x4)
50.1 MacGill to Lara, no run, good length ball, defended
50.2 MacGill to Lara, no run, defended to short leg fielder
50.3 MacGill to Lara, no run, good length ball just outside off stump,
Lara goes for the sweep, gets on the pads, loud shout turned down
50.4 MacGill to Lara, no run, defended
50.5 MacGill to Lara, two runs, driven through covers wide of Ponting,
Lara taking on Ponting who picks and throws, dives and completes
the run
50.6 MacGill to Lara, no run
End of over 51 (2 runs) West Indies 168/4
SCG MacGill 1-0-2-0 - City End
DJJ Bravo 14* (23b 1x4) BC Lara 92* (140b 7x4)
Lee coms onto bowl
51.1 Lee to Bravo, one run, short delivery angled down the legside,
glanced to fine leg
51.2 Lee to Lara, FOUR, pitched up, Lara caresses the ball through cover
point, ball races away to point fence
51.3 Lee to Lara, no run, mistimed cut shot to Hayden at gully
51.4 Lee to Lara, no run
51.5 Lee to Lara, FOUR, short delivery, Lara rocks back and pulls to
mid-wicket fence, Lara gets to his 31st century in style
51.6 Lee to Lara, no run, Lee follows with a good ball, beaten around
the off stump
End of over 52 (9 runs) West Indies 177/4
B Lee 10-1-38-3 (1w 1nb) - Cathedral End
DJJ Bravo 15* (24b 1x4) BC Lara 100* (145b 9x4)
52.1 MacGill to Bravo, no run, good length delivery, outside off stump,
turning away, left alone
52.2 MacGill to Bravo, no run, good length ball, left alone again
52.3 MacGill to Bravo, bye: one run, outside off stump, Gilchrist fails
to collect it
52.4 MacGill to Lara, FOUR, flighted ball outside off stump, Lara
smashes through covers, excellent shot
52.5 MacGill to Lara, one run, swept to deep square leg
52.6 MacGill to Bravo, no run, good length delivery, outside off stump,
turning away, left alone
End of over 53 (6 runs) West Indies 183/4
SCG MacGill 2-0-7-0 - City End
BC Lara 105* (147b 10x4) DJJ Bravo 15* (28b 1x4)
53.1 Lee to Lara, no run, short of length delivery, moving away,
defended to gully region
53.2 Lee to Lara, one run, short ball, Lara tries to defend, gets the
inside edge to sqaure leg
53.3 Lee to Bravo, (noball) no run, defended to mid-on
53.3 Lee to Bravo, no run, short of length delivery, defended on the
back-foot to mid-off
53.4 Lee to Bravo, no run, short of length delivery, outside off stump,
swinging away, left alone
53.5 Lee to Bravo, FOUR, good length ball on the off stump, Bravo flicks
it to square leg fence
53.6 Lee to Bravo, no run, short and wide outside off stump, left alone
End of over 54 (6 runs) West Indies 189/4
B Lee 11-1-44-3 (1w 2nb) - Cathedral End
BC Lara 106* (149b 10x4) DJJ Bravo 19* (33b 2x4)
54.1 MacGill to Lara, no run, pitched up, straightening, Lara goes for
the drive but gets beaten
54.2 MacGill to Lara, legbye: two runs, flighted ball on the middle and
leg stump, Lara goes for the sweep and gets on the pads
54.3 MacGill to Lara, no run, left alone outside leg stump
54.4 MacGill to Lara, no run, flipper, Lara did not pick it up, gets the
bat at the last minute
54.5 MacGill to Lara, no run, padded away
54.6 MacGill to Lara, no run, defended on the back-foot
End of over 55 (2 runs, maiden) West Indies 191/4
SCG MacGill 3-1-7-0 - City End
DJJ Bravo 19* (33b 2x4) BC Lara 106* (155b 10x4)
55.1 Lee to Bravo, no run, bouncer. Bravo ducks underneath
55.2 Lee to Bravo, no run, bouncer again, Bravo jumps and gloves it but
along the ground to gully
55.3 Lee to Bravo, no run, Lee targeting Bravo with bouncers, Bravo
ducks it nicely this time
55.4 Lee to Bravo, two runs, pitched up on the leg stump, Bravo flicks
and runs quickly to complete the second run
55.5 Lee to Bravo, one run, full ball on the off stump, turned away to
deep square leg
55.6 Lee to Lara, no run, bouncer to end up the session, Lara ducks
underneath
End of over 56 (3 runs) West Indies 194/4
B Lee 12-1-47-3 (1w 2nb) - Cathedral End
DJJ Bravo 22* (38b 2x4) BC Lara 106* (156b 10x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 1
Welcome back to the post tea session.Lara has got to his 31st
century and has crossed 11000 runs and the 2nd batsman after
Border to reach this milestone
56.1 MacGill to Bravo, no run, defended on the front-foot
56.2 MacGill to Bravo, no run, pitched up on the leg stump, driven to
mid-on
56.3 MacGill to Bravo, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
defended to silly point
56.4 MacGill to Bravo, no run, good ball, defended again
56.5 MacGill to Bravo, no run, yorker, defended to silly point
56.6 MacGill to Bravo, no run, good ball around the off stump, beaten by
the turn
End of over 57 (maiden) West Indies 194/4
SCG MacGill 4-2-7-0 - City End
BC Lara 106* (156b 10x4) DJJ Bravo 22* (44b 2x4)
57.1 Lee to Lara, no run, good length ball, defended to gully region
57.2 Lee to Lara, one run, short delivery outside off stump, Lara moves
back and square drives to deep point
57.3 Lee to Bravo, no run, good length ball, defended to cover
57.4 Lee to Bravo, one run, short delivery, tucked away behind square
and they take a quick single
57.5 Lee to Lara, FOUR, good length delivery outside off stump, Lara
rocks back and slashes it hard, gets a thick outside edge and ball
flies to third man fence
57.6 Lee to Lara, no run, again slashed but this time straight to Hayden
at gully
End of over 58 (6 runs) West Indies 200/4
B Lee 13-1-53-3 (1w 2nb) - Cathedral End
DJJ Bravo 23* (46b 2x4) BC Lara 111* (160b 11x4)
58.1 MacGill to Bravo, one run, good length ball just outside off stump,
defended to cover point and they take an easy single
58.2 MacGill to Lara, one run, flighted ball on the leg stump, Lara uses
his feet and turns to square leg
58.3 MacGill to Bravo, no run, beaten on the off stump
58.4 MacGill to Bravo, one run, pitched outside leg stump, swept to fine
leg
58.5 MacGill to Lara, no run, flighted and full ball outside off stump,
Lara tries to square drive and gets beaten
58.6 MacGill to Lara, two runs, swept away fine for a couple of runs
End of over 59 (5 runs) West Indies 205/4
SCG MacGill 5-2-12-0 - City End
DJJ Bravo 25* (49b 2x4) BC Lara 114* (163b 11x4)
59.1 Lee to Bravo, no run, bouncer angling towards the legside, left
alone
59.2 Lee to Bravo, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg stump,
Bravo moves across and tucks it away to deep square leg
59.3 Lee to Lara, no run, well-directed bouncer, Lara ducks underneath
59.4 Lee to Lara, no run, pitched up, Lara plays it away from the body
but middles it straight to cover
59.5 Lee to Lara, FOUR, good length ball outside off stump, Lara slashes
past gully region and ball races away to the deep point fence
59.6 Lee to Lara, one run, short delivery, Lara jumps across and defends
to point region and they take an easy single
End of over 60 (6 runs) West Indies 211/4
B Lee 14-1-59-3 (1w 2nb) - Cathedral End
BC Lara 119* (167b 12x4) DJJ Bravo 26* (51b 2x4)
60.1 MacGill to Lara, no run, googly, cut away to point fielder
60.2 MacGill to Lara, one run, pitched up on the middle stump, driven
down to long-off
60.3 MacGill to Bravo, one run, short of length delivery, Bravo defends
it down to short third man region
60.4 MacGill to Lara, no run, Lara comes down the track, not to the
pitch of the ball, defended
60.5 MacGill to Lara, FOUR, googly around the off stump, Lara rocks back
and cuts it behind point fence, Lara in complete control
60.6 MacGill to Lara, one run, swept to deep square leg with authority
End of over 61 (7 runs) West Indies 218/4
SCG MacGill 6-2-19-0 - City End
BC Lara 125* (172b 13x4) DJJ Bravo 27* (51b 2x4)
61.1 Lee to Lara, no run, yorker from round the wicket, coming in with
the angle, defended to short cover
61.2 Lee to Lara, one run, half-volley on the leg stump, Lara clips it
to fine leg
Lee coming over the wicket for the right-hander
61.3 Lee to Bravo, (noball) no run, pushed to mid-off
61.3 Lee to Bravo, no run, bouncer directed towards the batsman, Brave
ducks underneath
61.4 Lee to Bravo, three runs, short of length ball outside off stump,
Bravo moves back and glides down to third man, Hayden does the
chase
61.5 Lee to Lara, one run, on the legs again, turned away to fine leg
61.6 Lee to Bravo, no run, defended to gully region
End of over 62 (6 runs) West Indies 224/4
B Lee 15-1-65-3 (1w 3nb) - Cathedral End
BC Lara 127* (175b 13x4) DJJ Bravo 30* (55b 2x4)
62.1 MacGill to Lara, one run, good length ball, Lara sweeps with one
hand, ball rolls down to fine leg
62.2 MacGill to Bravo, one run, defended to backward point and take a
quick single
62.3 MacGill to Lara, two runs, short ball outside off stump, Lara cuts
it in front of point for a couple of runs
62.4 MacGill to Lara, no run, flighted ball outside off stump, driven
straight to cover
62.5 MacGill to Lara, no run, driven to mid-wicket, Ponting throws at
the non-strikers end but misses it, could have been close
62.6 MacGill to Lara, FOUR, good length ball, Lara sweeps in front of
square, ball reaches the fence
End of over 63 (8 runs) West Indies 232/4
SCG MacGill 7-2-27-0 - City End
DJJ Bravo 31* (56b 2x4) BC Lara 134* (180b 14x4)
McGrath comes onto bowl
63.1 McGrath to Bravo, three runs, good length ball, Bravo moves forward
and glides to third man, batsmen go for the third run, direct hit
would have been close, Ponting misses it again
63.2 McGrath to Lara, no run, defended
63.3 McGrath to Lara, two runs, tucked away to fine leg region
63.4 McGrath to Lara, no run, defended to point on the back-foot
63.5 McGrath to Lara, no run, on the legs, turned to square leg
63.6 McGrath to Lara, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
End of over 64 (5 runs) West Indies 237/4
GD McGrath 15-1-50-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
DJJ Bravo 34* (57b 2x4) BC Lara 136* (185b 14x4)
64.1 MacGill to Bravo, no run, short of length delivery, turning away,
left alone
64.2 MacGill to Bravo, OUT: MacGill strikes! flighted ball on the leg
stump, full length, Bravo tries to flick onside, gets the leading
edge to cover, Ponting brings off a good overhead catch towards
his left
West Indies 237/5, Partnership of 116
DJJ Bravo c Ponting b MacGill 34 (59b 2x4 0x6)
BC Lara 136* (185b 14x4) SCG MacGill 7.2-2-27-1
Dwayne Smith comes onto bat
64.3 MacGill to DR Smith, no run, flighted ball, stroked away back to
the bowler
64.4 MacGill to DR Smith, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
Smith plays inside the line
64.5 MacGill to DR Smith, no run, left alone outside off stump
64.6 MacGill to DR Smith, one run, driven to mid-off and take a easy
single
End of over 65 (1 run) West Indies 238/5
SCG MacGill 8-2-28-1 - City End
DR Smith 1* (4b) BC Lara 136* (185b 14x4)
65.1 McGrath to DR Smith, no run, good ball around the off stump,
swinging in a bit, Smith late to it, completely beaten
65.2 McGrath to DR Smith, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
65.3 McGrath to DR Smith, FOUR, full toss, Smith strokes it down the
ground, excellent timing from the batsman
65.4 McGrath to DR Smith, no run, short of length delivery, outside off
stump, left alone
65.5 McGrath to DR Smith, no run, left alone again
65.6 McGrath to DR Smith, SIX, MAX! bouncer on the off stump, Smith
rocks back and hooks over deep square leg fence
End of over 66 (10 runs) West Indies 248/5
GD McGrath 16-1-60-0 (1nb) - Cathedral End
BC Lara 136* (185b 14x4) DR Smith 11* (10b 1x4 1x6)
66.1 MacGill to Lara, no run, Lara uses his feet and defends back to the
bowler
66.2 MacGill to Lara, no run, defended to onside
66.3 MacGill to Lara, no run, googly, pushed to mid-off region
66.4 MacGill to Lara, one run, turning into the leg stump, turned away
to deep square leg
66.5 MacGill to DR Smith, three runs, flighted ball just outside off
stump, Smith kneels down and lofts it over mid-on, not a very
well-timed shot
66.6 MacGill to Lara, two runs, flighted ball, Lara comes down the track
and pushes to long-on, Lee overthrows and they take a couple of
runs
End of over 67 (6 runs) West Indies 254/5
SCG MacGill 9-2-34-1 - City End
DR Smith 14* (11b 1x4 1x6) BC Lara 139* (190b 14x4)
67.1 McGrath to DR Smith, (noball) no run
67.1 McGrath to DR Smith, no run, defended to point region on the front-
foot
67.2 McGrath to DR Smith, no run, on the leg stump, turned to square leg
67.3 McGrath to DR Smith, no run, good ball around the off stump,
defended nicely on the front-foot
67.4 McGrath to DR Smith, no run, good ball, straightening, Smith pushes
and gets beaten
67.5 McGrath to DR Smith, no run, good length delivery, pitched outside
off stump, left alone
67.6 McGrath to DR Smith, no run, good ball on the off stump, nipping
back in, Smith tries to defend, gets the inside edge to square leg
End of over 68 (1 run) West Indies 255/5
GD McGrath 17-1-61-0 (2nb) - Cathedral End
BC Lara 139* (190b 14x4) DR Smith 14* (18b 1x4 1x6)
Symonds given the ball
Symonds bowling off-break this time from round the wicket
68.1 Symonds to Lara, no run, down the legside, Lara goes for the sweep
but does not connect it
68.2 Symonds to Lara, no run, pushed back to the bowler
68.3 Symonds to Lara, two runs, cuts it late nicely
68.4 Symonds to Lara, no run, on the leg stump, defended
68.5 Symonds to Lara, two runs, short of length delivery outside off
stump, cuts it late to third man
68.6 Symonds to Lara, one run, swept to deep square leg
End of over 69 (5 runs) West Indies 260/5
A Symonds 15-5-39-1 - City End
BC Lara 144* (196b 14x4) DR Smith 14* (18b 1x4 1x6)
Match State: Drinks
MacGill back onto bowl
69.1 MacGill to Lara, two runs, flighted ball on the middle stump, Lara
uses his feet and tries to loft, mistimed wide of the long-on
fielder
69.2 MacGill to Lara, one run, driven to mid-off
69.3 MacGill to DR Smith, no run, defended
69.4 MacGill to DR Smith, OUT: One more for MacGill! flighted ball
outside off stump, Smith kneels down and tries to loft over mid-
wicket, top edges and straight up in the air, Symonds at mid-
wicket takes the skier
West Indies 263/6, Partnership of 26
DR Smith c Symonds b MacGill 14 (20b 1x4 1x6)
BC Lara 147* (198b 14x4) SCG MacGill 9.4-2-37-2
69.5 MacGill to Lara, one run, swept to square leg
69.6 MacGill to Ramdin, no run, flighted and full ball outside off
stump, driven straight to covers
End of over 70 (4 runs) West Indies 264/6
SCG MacGill 10-2-38-2 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 148* (199b 14x4) D Ramdin 0* (1b)
70.1 Symonds to Lara, two runs, short delivery on the leg stump, Lara
paddles it away fine for a couple of runs
70.2 Symonds to Lara, one run, driven to long-on
70.3 Symonds to Ramdin, one run, short delivery, off-break, turns it
away to deep square leg
70.4 Symonds to Lara, no run, short of length delivery, arm ball, beaten
going for the slash
70.5 Symonds to Lara, no run, defended
70.6 Symonds to Lara, one run, pushed to covers on the back-foot
End of over 71 (5 runs) West Indies 269/6
A Symonds 16-5-44-1 - City End
BC Lara 152* (204b 14x4) D Ramdin 1* (2b)
71.1 MacGill to Lara, one run, flighted ball outside off stump, driven
to long-off
71.2 MacGill to Ramdin, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
left alone
71.3 MacGill to Ramdin, no run, googly, Ramdin rocks back and tries to
cut but almost caught in a tangle
71.4 MacGill to Ramdin, no run
71.5 MacGill to Ramdin, one run, cut away in front of point
71.6 MacGill to Lara, FOUR, pitched up outside off stump, Lara square
drives to cover point fence
End of over 72 (6 runs) West Indies 275/6
SCG MacGill 11-2-44-2 - Cathedral End
D Ramdin 2* (6b) BC Lara 157* (206b 15x4)
Warne back into the attack.
72.1 Warne to Ramdin, no run, tossed, turned to the midwicket region.
72.2 Warne to Ramdin, no run, this one did not turn went straight on,
defended down the track.
72.3 Warne to Ramdin, one run, short, Ramdin mistimes the pull wide
long-on.
72.4 Warne to Lara, one run, tossed up outside off stump, Lara sweeps to
the deep midwicket region.
72.5 Warne to Ramdin, no run, tossed up outside leg stump, played to the
midwicket region, where Symonds fields the ball.
72.6 Warne to Ramdin, no run, tossed up outside off stump, Ramdin lets
the ball go to Gilchrist.
End of over 73 (2 runs) West Indies 277/6
SK Warne 14-1-59-0 - City End
BC Lara 158* (207b 15x4) D Ramdin 3* (11b)
73.1 MacGill to Lara, no run, tossed up outside off stump, this went
straight on, Lara sweeps, misses it.
73.2 MacGill to Lara, no run, down the leg side, Lara tries to pull,
misses it.
73.3 MacGill to Lara, one run, tossed up, swept to the square leg
region.
73.4 MacGill to Ramdin, no run, short and turning away wide, Ramdin
mistimes the cut to cover region.
73.5 MacGill to Ramdin, two runs, tossed up, Ramdin drives, ball takes
the edge past the slip to the thirdman region.
73.6 MacGill to Ramdin, no run, defended down the track.
End of over 74 (3 runs) West Indies 280/6
SCG MacGill 12-2-47-2 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 159* (210b 15x4) D Ramdin 5* (14b)
74.1 Warne to Lara, no run, tossed up, almost full, Lara misses the
drive.
74.2 Warne to Lara, no run, driven to the extra-cover region.
74.3 Warne to Lara, no run, Lara picks up the Googly, cuts to the
backward-point region.
74.4 Warne to Lara, no run, tossed up, another googly, Lara lets the
ball go.
74.5 Warne to Lara, one run, a top-spinner, Lara moves back and cuts to
the deep point region.
74.6 Warne to Ramdin, FOUR, tossed up on the stumps, swept nicely to the
midwicket fence, good shot!
End of over 75 (5 runs) West Indies 285/6
SK Warne 15-1-64-0 - City End
BC Lara 160* (215b 15x4) D Ramdin 9* (15b 1x4)
75.1 MacGill to Lara, one run, swept to the deep backward square leg
region.
75.2 MacGill to Ramdin, no run, tossed up on the legs, Ramdin drives to
the mid-on region.
75.3 MacGill to Ramdin, one run, tossed up outside off stump, Ramdin
drives to the extra-cover region and takes off for a quick single.
75.4 MacGill to Lara, no run, tossed up, Lara turns the ball around to
the midwicket region, where Ponting does well to save a few runs.
75.5 MacGill to Lara, one run, swept to the fine leg region.
75.6 MacGill to Ramdin, two runs, tossed up, Ramdin takes it on the full
and drives it wide of the mid-on region to the deep, couple of
runs taken.
End of over 76 (5 runs) West Indies 290/6
SCG MacGill 13-2-52-2 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 162* (218b 15x4) D Ramdin 12* (18b 1x4)
76.1 Warne to Lara, one run, googly short on the middle stump, Lara
rocks back and smashes to long-off with cross bat
76.2 Warne to Ramdin, no run, flighted ball outside off stump, left
alone on the back-foot
76.3 Warne to Ramdin, one run, on the leg stump, Ramdin paddles it fine
for an easy single
76.4 Warne to Lara, no run, tossed up, pushed back to the bowler
76.5 Warne to Lara, FOUR, flighted ball outside off stump, Lara takes it
and sweeps to the square leg fence, ball races away to the fence
76.6 Warne to Lara, no run, googly around the off stump, Lara goes for
the drive and gets beaten
End of over 77 (6 runs) West Indies 296/6
SK Warne 16-1-70-0 - City End
D Ramdin 13* (20b 1x4) BC Lara 167* (222b 16x4)
77.1 MacGill to Ramdin, no run, good length delivery, turning away, left
alone
77.2 MacGill to Ramdin, one run, short and wide, cut away wide of the
cover fielder
77.3 MacGill to Lara, no run, down the legside, Lara goes for the sweep
but does not connect it
77.4 MacGill to Lara, no run, driven to cover
77.5 MacGill to Lara, no run, defended
77.6 MacGill to Lara, one run, swept to deep square leg
End of over 78 (2 runs) West Indies 298/6
SCG MacGill 14-2-54-2 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 168* (226b 16x4) D Ramdin 14* (22b 1x4)
78.1 Warne to Lara, no run, flighted ball around the off stump, defended
to cover region
78.2 Warne to Lara, no run, googly way outside off stump, left alone
78.3 Warne to Lara, no run, flighted ball, googly, Lara goes for the
sweep and gets beaten
78.4 Warne to Lara, no run, tossed up on the off stump, good ball,
defended
78.5 Warne to Lara, two runs, googly on the off stump, Lara drives to
deep cover, Symonds misfields and that fetches them an extra run
78.6 Warne to Lara, one run, tossed up on the off stump, driven to long-
off
End of over 79 (3 runs) West Indies 301/6
SK Warne 17-1-73-0 - City End
BC Lara 171* (232b 16x4) D Ramdin 14* (22b 1x4)
79.1 MacGill to Lara, one run, flighted ball outside off stump, full
length, Lara square drives to deep cover
79.2 MacGill to Ramdin, no run, on the leg stump, Ramdin tries to sweep
it across, gets on the pads
79.3 MacGill to Ramdin, no run, good ball outside off stump, left alone
79.4 MacGill to Ramdin, no run, flighted ball on the off stump, Ramdin
pushes but sliced to cover point fielder
79.5 MacGill to Ramdin, no run, on the leg stump, batsman gets on the
pads trying to flick
79.6 MacGill to Ramdin, no run, good ball on the off stump, defended
End of over 80 (1 run) West Indies 302/6
SCG MacGill 15-2-55-2 - Cathedral End
BC Lara 172* (233b 16x4) D Ramdin 14* (27b 1x4)
New ball taken straight away after the 80th over, McGrath to start
with the 2nd new ball
80.1 McGrath to Lara, no run, good length delivery on the off stump,
Lara drives on the up to mid-off fielder
80.2 McGrath to Lara, no run, bouncer, Lara lets it go
80.3 McGrath to Lara, no run, short of length delivery just outside off
stump, swinging away, left alone
80.4 McGrath to Lara, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
swinging in, left alone
80.5 McGrath to Lara, no run, short of length ball around the off stump,
punched to point fielder
80.6 McGrath to Lara, no run, full toss, Lara goes after it but mistimes
back to the bowler
End of over 81 (maiden) West Indies 302/6
GD McGrath 18-2-61-0 (2nb) - City End
D Ramdin 14* (27b 1x4) BC Lara 172* (239b 16x4)
Lee comes into bowl
81.1 Lee to Ramdin, one run, good length ball on the off stump, Ramdin
stands and drives back uppishly just away from the bowler
81.2 Lee to Lara, one run, full length ball outside off stump, Lara
caresses to deep point on the front-foot
81.3 Lee to Ramdin, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
defended back to the bowler with full face
81.4 Lee to Ramdin, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
81.5 Lee to Ramdin, FOUR, Shot! short of length delivery, given room
outside off stump, Ramdin rocks back and cuts it behind point,
very good shot!
81.6 Lee to Ramdin, no run, good length delivery on the off stump,
nipping back in, defended to mid-on
End of over 82 (6 runs) West Indies 308/6
B Lee 16-1-71-3 (1w 3nb) - Cathedral End
BC Lara 173* (240b 16x4) D Ramdin 19* (32b 2x4)
82.1 McGrath to Lara, no run, defended on the front-foot
82.2 McGrath to Lara, no run, good length ball around the off stump,
moving away, Lara moves forward to defend but gets beaten
82.3 McGrath to Lara, two runs, short ball just outside off stump, Lara
cuts it hard behind point, Symonds brings off a good diving stop,
Lara runs hard to complete the couple
82.4 McGrath to Lara, no run, punched on the back-foot to cover fielder
82.5 McGrath to Lara, no run, short of length delivery outside off
stump, swinging in, left alone
82.6 McGrath to Lara, three runs, half-volley on the off stump, Lara
moves forward and drives through extra-cover, MacGill does the
chase
End of over 83 (5 runs) West Indies 313/6
GD McGrath 19-2-66-0 (2nb) - City End
BC Lara 178* (246b 16x4) D Ramdin 19* (32b 2x4)
83.1 Lee to Lara, no run, bouncer on the leg stump, left alone
83.2 Lee to Lara, one run, short of length just outside off stump,
outswinger, Lara smashes it hard to deep point
83.3 Lee to Ramdin, no run, defended on the back-foot down the wicket
83.4 Lee to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery, just a bit of away
movement, defended to cover region
83.5 Lee to Ramdin, no run, good length ball on the off stump, Ramdin
drives it straight, ball hits the non-striker stumps
83.6 Lee to Ramdin, no run, short delivery on the leg stump, Ramdin
defends it awkwardly, gets on the glove
End of over 84 (1 run) West Indies 314/6
B Lee 17-1-72-3 (1w 3nb) - Cathedral End
BC Lara 179* (248b 16x4) D Ramdin 19* (36b 2x4)
84.1 McGrath to Lara, no run, short of length delivery on the leg stump,
defended on the back-foot to mid-on
84.2 McGrath to Lara, no run, well-directed bouncer, Lara ducks
underneath
84.3 McGrath to Lara, one run, defended on the back-foot to short mid-
wicket and they take an easy single
84.4 McGrath to Ramdin, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
defended to onside
84.5 McGrath to Ramdin, no run, defended to covers
84.6 McGrath to Ramdin, FOUR, short ball outside off stump, cut away to
third man fence
End of over 85 (5 runs) West Indies 319/6
GD McGrath 20-2-71-0 (2nb) - City End
BC Lara 180* (251b 16x4) D Ramdin 23* (39b 3x4)
Lee comes from round the wicket
85.1 Lee to Lara, FOUR, short delivery angled into his legs, glanced to
fine leg
85.2 Lee to Lara, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
85.3 Lee to Lara, FOUR, Shot!short delivery outside off stump, Lara
rocks back and smashes to cover fence
85.4 Lee to Lara, no run, Lee follows with bouncer again, batsman ducks
underneath
85.5 Lee to Lara, one run, short of length delivery outside off stump,
square driven to deep point
85.6 Lee to Ramdin, no run, full toss, pushed straight down the wicket
End of over 86 (9 runs) West Indies 328/6
B Lee 18-1-81-3 (1w 3nb) - Cathedral End
BC Lara 189* (256b 18x4) D Ramdin 23* (40b 3x4)
86.1 McGrath to Lara, one run, short delivery on the leg stump, turned
away to vacant square leg
86.2 McGrath to Ramdin, no run, good length delivery on the off stump,
nipping back in, defended
86.3 McGrath to Ramdin, no run, bouncer, Ramdin pulls to square leg and
Symonds brings off a good stop
86.4 McGrath to Ramdin, FOUR, short and wide outside off stump, Ramdin
cuts it behind point and the ball reaches the fence
86.5 McGrath to Ramdin, OUT: Gone!good length ball around the off stump,
nipping back in and strikes the pad, Ramdin played at it without
much footwork, gets hit right in front of the stumps
West Indies 333/7, Partnership of 70
D Ramdin lbw b McGrath 27 (44b 4x4 0x6)
BC Lara 190* (257b 18x4) GD McGrath 20.5-2-76-1 (2nb)
Powell comes into bat
86.6 McGrath to Powell, no run, left alone
End of over 87 (5 runs) West Indies 333/7
GD McGrath 21-2-76-1 (2nb) - City End
BC Lara 190* (257b 18x4) DB Powell 0* (1b)
87.1 Lee to Lara, no run, short of length delivery, defended
87.2 Lee to Lara, FOUR, bouncer, Lara pulls it front of the square to
reach the fence, excellent shot!
87.3 Lee to Lara, two runs, full length ball on the leg stump, flicked
to deep sqaure leg for a couple of runs
87.4 Lee to Lara, FOUR, Great shot and Lara reaches the double hundred
in style!bouncer, pulled handsomely in front of square
87.5 Lee to Lara, one run
87.6 Lee to Powell, no run, full length delivery, pushed to cover
End of over 88 (11 runs) West Indies 344/7
B Lee 19-1-92-3 (1w 3nb) - Cathedral End
BC Lara 201* (262b 20x4) DB Powell 0* (2b)
88.1 McGrath to Lara, no run, defended on the back-foot to mid-on
88.2 McGrath to Lara, one run, turned to legside for an easy single
88.3 McGrath to Powell, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
swinging away, left alone
88.4 McGrath to Powell, three runs, good length delivery outside off
stump, glided down to third man
88.5 McGrath to Lara, no run, low full toss, pushed to mid-on
88.6 McGrath to Lara, no run, full toss on the off stump, pushed
straight to cover
End of over 89 (4 runs) West Indies 348/7
GD McGrath 22-2-80-1 (2nb) - City End
DB Powell 3* (4b) BC Lara 202* (266b 20x4)
89.1 Lee to Powell, no run, Dropped!bouncer on the off stump, Powell
goes for the hook, gets the top edge straight to McGrath who drops
a sitter
89.2 Lee to Powell, FOUR, bouncer again, Powell this time gets it right
in middle of the bat, ball races away to sqaure leg fence
89.3 Lee to Powell, no run, left alone outside off stump
89.4 Lee to Powell, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
swinging away, left alone
89.5 Lee to Powell, no run, bouncer, Powell fends at it and gets the
glove but does not carry to the slip
89.6 Lee to Powell, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath]
End of over 90 (4 runs) West Indies 352/7
B Lee 20-1-96-3 (1w 3nb) - Cathedral End
BC Lara 202* (266b 20x4) DB Powell 7* (10b 1x4)
Match State: Stumps - Day 1
That brings us to the end of the 1st days play, a day dominated by
Lara's brilliance.
Lara is still there and he is just 12 runs away from Allan Border
to become the leading run scorer in Test cricket
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Welcome back to the second days play of the third test between
Australia and West Indies.
The players have taken the field and play is about to start.
McGrath comes from round the wicket
90.1 McGrath to Lara, no run, pitched up, defended on the front-foot
back to the bowler
90.2 McGrath to Lara, no run, short of length delivery, swinging in,
left alone
90.3 McGrath to Lara, no run, bouncer, Lara sways away
90.4 McGrath to Lara, two runs, half-volley outside off stump, driven
straight to cover and a misfield fetches Lara a couple
90.5 McGrath to Lara, one run, on the leg stump, glanced away nicely to
fine leg
90.6 McGrath to Powell, no run, good length delivery around the off
stump, Powell defends on the front-foot to cover region
End of over 91 (3 runs) West Indies 355/7
GD McGrath 23-2-83-1 (2nb) - City End
BC Lara 205* (271b 20x4) DB Powell 7* (11b 1x4)
Lee to start from the other end
Lee coming round the wicket for Lara
91.1 Lee to Lara, one run, pitched up outside off stump, Lara square
drives to deep point, excellent timing
91.2 Lee to Powell, no run, pitched up outside off stump, Powell gets
beaten by the pace
91.3 Lee to Powell, no run, defended on the front-foot back to the
bowler
91.4 Lee to Powell, no run, yorker, Powell digs it out
91.5 Lee to Powell, no run, good length ball on the off stump, swinging
in, Powell defends to the mid-wicket region
91.6 Lee to Powell, no run, bouncer outside off stump, batsman ducks
underneath
End of over 92 (1 run) West Indies 356/7
B Lee 21-1-97-3 (1w 3nb) - Cathedral End
BC Lara 206* (272b 20x4) DB Powell 7* (16b 1x4)
92.1 McGrath to Lara, one run, short delivery outside off stump,
swinging in, Lara punches to deep point
92.2 McGrath to Powell, no run, defended to onside
92.3 McGrath to Powell, no run, good length ball outside off stump,
swinging in a bit, defended to point region
92.4 McGrath to Powell, no run, good length delivery, straightening this
time, Powell beaten around the off stump
92.5 McGrath to Powell, one run, short of length delivery, Powell goes
back and defends to the cover region and take a quick single
92.6 McGrath to Lara, FOUR, full toss swinging into the leg stump, Lara
puts it away to deep mid-wicket fence
End of over 93 (6 runs) West Indies 362/7
GD McGrath 24-2-89-1 (2nb) - City End
DB Powell 8* (20b 1x4) BC Lara 211* (274b 21x4)
93.1 Lee to Powell, no run, bouncer, batsman lets it go
93.2 Lee to Powell, no run, well-directed bouncer, swinging in, Powell
sways away
93.3 Lee to Powell, no run, short delivery on the middle and leg stump,
Powell gets on the thigh trying to glance
93.4 Lee to Powell, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, Powell
moves back and defends to short mid-wicket region
93.5 Lee to Powell, no run, short of length delivery on the middle
stump, swinging in, defended on the back-foot
93.6 Lee to Powell, no run, short of length delivery pitched outside off
stump, swinging away, left alone
End of over 94 (maiden) West Indies 362/7
B Lee 22-2-97-3 (1w 3nb) - Cathedral End
BC Lara 211* (274b 21x4) DB Powell 8* (26b 1x4)
McGrath back over the wicket for Lara
94.1 McGrath to Lara, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump,
swinging away, left alone
94.2 McGrath to Lara, no run, short of length delivery, defended on the
back-foot to cover region
94.3 McGrath to Lara, two runs, full toss on the leg stump, flicked away
to mid-wicket region for a couple of runs, Lara equals with Allan
Border for the highest run scorer in Test cricket
94.4 McGrath to Lara, no run, bouncer, Lara ducks underneath
94.5 McGrath to Lara, (noball) no run, slower delivery on the off stump,
defended to point region
94.5 McGrath to Lara, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump,
swinging away, left alone
94.6 McGrath to Lara, one run, Lara becomes the leading run scorer in
Test cricket!! short delivery, Lara moves across and glances to
fine leg
End of over 95 (4 runs) West Indies 366/7
GD McGrath 25-2-93-1 (3nb) - City End
BC Lara 214* (281b 21x4) DB Powell 8* (26b 1x4)
95.1 Lee to Lara, FOUR, on the leg stump, Lara glances away fine to the
ropes
95.2 Lee to Lara, one run, yorker on the off stump, glided to short
third man region, Lara looking for a couple but Symonds is quick
95.3 Lee to Powell, (noball) one run, short delivery directed into
Powell, batsman turns it away to square leg region
95.3 Lee to Lara, one run, pitched up, Lara pushes to vacant cover point
region for an easy single
95.4 Lee to Powell, no run, short delivery, defended down the wicket
95.5 Lee to Powell, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump,
swinging away, left alone
95.6 Lee to Powell, no run, short delivery on the off stump, defended
End of over 96 (8 runs) West Indies 374/7
B Lee 23-2-105-3 (1w 4nb) - Cathedral End
BC Lara 220* (284b 22x4) DB Powell 9* (30b 1x4)
96.1 McGrath to Lara, no run, short of length delivery outside off
stump, swinging away, left alone
96.2 McGrath to Lara, no run, defended to point region on the front-foot
96.3 McGrath to Lara, no run, short of length delivery on the middle
stump, swinging away from the left-hander, defended
96.4 McGrath to Lara, no run, bouncer on the leg stump, Lara ducks
underneath
96.5 McGrath to Lara, no run, good length ball, pushed on the front-foot
down the wicket
96.6 McGrath to Lara, one run, bouncer way over, Lara wants to keep the
strike, pulls and top edges but ball falls safe in the mid-wicket
region
End of over 97 (1 run) West Indies 375/7
GD McGrath 26-2-94-1 (3nb) - City End
BC Lara 221* (290b 22x4) DB Powell 9* (30b 1x4)
97.1 Lee to Lara, no run, bouncer again, Lara sways away
97.2 Lee to Lara, one run, bouncer swinging in, Lara tries to get away
but caught in a tangle, ball balloons in the gully region but no
man there
Lee coming round the wicket
97.3 Lee to Powell, no run, bouner, defended
97.4 Lee to Powell, (noball) no run, bouncer again, Powell ducks away
97.4 Lee to Powell, no run, Lee bowling bouncers at Powell, defended to
off side
97.5 Lee to Powell, no run, defended to onside, Powell doing well here
with sharp bouncers from Lee
97.6 Lee to Powell, no run, turned away to onside
End of over 98 (2 runs) West Indies 377/7
B Lee 24-2-107-3 (1w 5nb) - Cathedral End
BC Lara 222* (292b 22x4) DB Powell 9* (35b 1x4)
98.1 McGrath to Lara, no run, short of length delivery around the off
stump, defended on the back-foot
98.2 McGrath to Lara, two runs, short delivery just outside off stump,
Lara cuts it late to third man region
98.3 McGrath to Lara, two runs, good length ball outside off stump,
sqaure driven to deep point for a couple of runs
98.4 McGrath to Lara, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
98.5 McGrath to Lara, no run, defended on the back-foot to point region,
Lara wanting the single but the fielder is quick
98.6 McGrath to Lara, OUT: Gone! pitched up on the off stump, Lara moves
away from the stumps and tries to smash thorugh the covers, gets
beaten and ball uproots the off stump
West Indies 381/8, Partnership of 48
BC Lara b McGrath 226 (298b 22x4 0x6)
End of over 99 (4 runs) West Indies 381/8
GD McGrath 27-2-98-2 (3nb) - City End
DB Powell 9* (35b 1x4)
Lara looks disappointed still and gets a standing ovation from
everyone for his 8th double hundred
99.1 Lee to Powell, legbye: two runs
99.2 Lee to Powell, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
Lee back over the wicket
99.3 Lee to Powell, no run, bouncer down the leg side, Powell swings and
misses
99.4 Lee to Powell, no run, slower delivery, Powell almost beaten,
pushes to mid-on
99.5 Lee to Powell, no run, defended on the back-foot to cover region
99.6 Lee to Powell, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, left
alone
End of over 100 (2 runs, maiden) West Indies 383/8
B Lee 25-3-107-3 (1w 5nb) - Cathedral End
FH Edwards 0* (0b) DB Powell 9* (41b 1x4)
100.1 McGrath to Edwards, no run, pitched up, driven to mid-off
100.2 McGrath to Edwards, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
swinging away, left alone
100.3 McGrath to Edwards, no run, short of length delivery around the off
stump, beaten
100.4 McGrath to Edwards, no run, McGrath follows with a bouncer, batsman
ducks underneath
100.5 McGrath to Edwards, no run, bouncer again, batsman does not go for
it
100.6 McGrath to Edwards, no run, slower delivery on the off stump,
defended to cover region
End of over 101 (maiden) West Indies 383/8
GD McGrath 28-3-98-2 (3nb) - City End
DB Powell 9* (41b 1x4) FH Edwards 0* (6b)
101.1 Lee to Powell, no run, slower delivery on the middle stump, Powell
turns it away onside
101.2 Lee to Powell, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
defended to cover region
101.3 Lee to Powell, no run, pitched up, defended on the front-foot to
mid-off fielder
101.4 Lee to Powell, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, left
alone
101.5 Lee to Powell, one run, bouncer on the off stump, Powell pulls and
top edges but again falls safely in the square leg region
101.6 Lee to Edwards, no run, bouncer again from Lee, batsman ducks
underneath
End of over 102 (1 run) West Indies 384/8
B Lee 26-3-108-3 (1w 5nb) - Cathedral End
DB Powell 10* (46b 1x4) FH Edwards 0* (7b)
102.1 McGrath to Powell, no run, short of length delivery outside off
stump, swinging away, Powell mistimes his punch to the cover
region
102.2 McGrath to Powell, no run, pushed on the front-foot to mid-on
102.3 McGrath to Powell, FOUR, short of length outside off stump, Powell
rocks back and smashes through covers, ball races away to the
ropes
102.4 McGrath to Powell, OUT: full length delivery on the middle and leg
stump, Powell tries to work it away onside, gets on the pads right
in front of the stumps
West Indies 388/9, Partnership of 7
DB Powell lbw b McGrath 14 (50b 2x4 0x6)
FH Edwards 0* (7b) GD McGrath 28.4-3-102-3 (3nb)
Match State: Drinks
102.5 McGrath to Collymore, no run
End of over 103 (4 runs) West Indies 388/9
GD McGrath 29-3-102-3 (3nb) - City End
FH Edwards 0* (7b) CD Collymore 0* (1b)
103.1 Lee to Edwards, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
103.2 Lee to Edwards, no run, again a bouncer, batsman does not go for it
103.3 Lee to Edwards, two runs, pitched up around the off stump, Edwards
drives through covers for a couple of runs
103.4 Lee to Edwards, no run, yorker on the middle stump, defended to
gully region
103.5 Lee to Edwards, no run, bouncer, batsman lets it go
103.6 Lee to Edwards, bye: one run, full toss down the legside, Gilchrist
fails to collect it cleanly and they take a single
End of over 104 (3 runs) West Indies 391/9
B Lee 27-3-110-3 (1w 5nb) - Cathedral End
FH Edwards 2* (13b) CD Collymore 0* (1b)
104.1 McGrath to Edwards, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
104.2 McGrath to Edwards, no run, driven to mid-off
104.3 McGrath to Edwards, no run, defended on the back-foot
104.4 McGrath to Edwards, no run, full toss, driven straight to covers
104.5 McGrath to Edwards, no run, slower delivery, Edwards goes after it
but gets beaten
104.6 McGrath to Edwards, FOUR, pitched up on the middle stump, swinging
in, Edwards drives down the ground to the ropes
End of over 105 (4 runs) West Indies 395/9
GD McGrath 30-3-106-3 (3nb) - City End
CD Collymore 0* (1b) FH Edwards 6* (19b 1x4)
105.1 Lee to Collymore, no run, short delivery outside off stump,
Collymore moves bak and tries to smash but misses
105.2 Lee to Collymore, no run, pitched up on the stumps, pushed to mid-
on
105.3 Lee to Collymore, no run, short of length delivery outside off
stump, left alone
105.4 Lee to Collymore, no run, bouncer, batsman ducks underneath
105.5 Lee to Collymore, (noball) no run, good length ball on the stumps,
pushed to mid-on
105.5 Lee to Collymore, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
left alone
105.6 Lee to Collymore, no run, short delivery around the off stump,
defended back to the bowler with full face
End of over 106 (1 run) West Indies 396/9
B Lee 28-3-111-3 (1w 6nb) - Cathedral End
FH Edwards 6* (19b 1x4) CD Collymore 0* (8b)
106.1 MacGill to Edwards, no run, good length delivery on the off stump,
beaten by the big turn
106.2 MacGill to Edwards, no run, left alone outside off stump
106.3 MacGill to Edwards, no run, beaten on the off stump
106.4 MacGill to Edwards, no run, straighter one, Edwards tries to defend
but gets inside edge onto pads
106.5 MacGill to Edwards, no run, flighted ball, Edwards tries to on-
drive but is beaten again
106.6 MacGill to Edwards, no run, googly, defended to short leg fielder
End of over 107 (maiden) West Indies 396/9
SCG MacGill 16-3-55-2 - City End
CD Collymore 0* (8b) FH Edwards 6* (25b 1x4)
Warne comes on
107.1 Warne to Collymore, no run, short delivery outside off stump, left
alone
107.2 Warne to Collymore, no run, short ball again, defended to mid-
wicket region
107.3 Warne to Collymore, no run, short of length ball, defended on the
back-foot
107.4 Warne to Collymore, no run, left alone outside off stump
107.5 Warne to Collymore, no run, flighted ball on the leg stump, batsman
tries to defend on the back-foot, gets the edge to the slip
fielder
107.6 Warne to Collymore, no run, padded away outside leg stump
End of over 108 (maiden) West Indies 396/9
SK Warne 18-2-73-0 - Cathedral End
FH Edwards 6* (25b 1x4) CD Collymore 0* (14b)
108.1 MacGill to Edwards, no run, full toss, pushed back to the bowler
108.2 MacGill to Edwards, no run, beaten around the off stump
108.3 MacGill to Edwards, no run, flighted ball on the off stump, pushed
to cover region
108.4 MacGill to Edwards, two runs, flighted ball on the leg stump,
Edwards tries to flick, gets the top edge and ball falls safely
over the mid-on fielder
108.5 MacGill to Edwards, no run, left alone around the off stump
108.6 MacGill to Edwards, no run, flighted ball on the middle stump,
beaten on the front-foot
End of over 109 (2 runs) West Indies 398/9
SCG MacGill 17-3-57-2 - City End
CD Collymore 0* (14b) FH Edwards 8* (31b 1x4)
109.1 Warne to Collymore, one run, tossed up on the leg stump, pushed to
mid-on and they take an easy single
109.2 Warne to Edwards, one run, flicked to vacant mid-wicket and 400
comes up
109.3 Warne to Collymore, no run
109.4 Warne to Collymore, no run
109.5 Warne to Collymore, two runs, on the legs, glanced to fine leg
109.6 Warne to Collymore, no run
End of over 110 (4 runs) West Indies 402/9
SK Warne 19-2-77-0 - Cathedral End
FH Edwards 9* (32b 1x4) CD Collymore 3* (19b)
110.1 MacGill to Edwards, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
left alone
110.2 MacGill to Edwards, one run, tossed up, driven to long-on
110.3 MacGill to Collymore, two runs, pitched up on the legs, worked away
to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs
110.4 MacGill to Collymore, no run, left alone outside off stump
110.5 MacGill to Collymore, no run, pushed to mid-on
110.6 MacGill to Collymore, no run, googly outside off stump, gets the
inside edge
End of over 111 (3 runs) West Indies 405/9
SCG MacGill 18-3-60-2 - City End
FH Edwards 10* (34b 1x4) CD Collymore 5* (23b)
111.1 Warne to Edwards, no run, defended to gully
111.2 Warne to Edwards, OUT: Over! flighted ball on the leg stump,
Edwards tries to flick it, gets the edge, Hayden takes a sharp
catch at first slip
West Indies 405/10, Partnership of 17
FH Edwards c Hayden b Warne 10 (36b 1x4 0x6)
CD Collymore 5* (23b) SK Warne 19.2-2-77-1
Match State: Innings Break
Welcome back to the Australian innings. Players are on the middle
and play is about to start
0.1 Edwards to Langer, no run, pitched up around the off stump, driven
to point fielder
0.2 Edwards to Langer, no run, defended on the back-foot
0.3 Edwards to Langer, no run, short of length delivery, swinging in,
Langer gets on the pads tring to glance
0.4 Edwards to Langer, (noball) no run, short delivery on the leg
stump, Langer fails to connect it
0.4 Edwards to Langer, one run, short of length delivery on the off
stump, pushed to vacant cover region
0.5 Edwards to Hayden, FOUR, short delivery, Hayden, facing his first
ball, rocks back and pulls to square leg fence
0.6 Edwards to Hayden, FOUR, good length delivery, outswinger, Hayden
tries to defend, gets the edge between second and third slip, ball
races away to fence
End of over 1 (10 runs) Australia 10/0 (trail by 395 runs)
FH Edwards 1-0-10-0 (1nb) - City End
JL Langer 1* (5b) ML Hayden 8* (2b 2x4)
1.1 Powell to Langer, no run, left alone outside off stump
1.2 Powell to Langer, no run, defended to onside
1.3 Powell to Langer, no run, good length delivery, defended down the
wicket
1.4 Powell to Langer, no run, good ball on the off stump, defended
nicely on the front-foot
1.5 Powell to Langer, one run, pitched up, Langer straight drives,
Powell gets a hand onto it
1.6 Powell to Hayden, three runs, good length delivery around the off
stump, driven nicely through covers
End of over 2 (4 runs) Australia 14/0 (trail by 391 runs)
DB Powell 1-0-4-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 11* (3b 2x4) JL Langer 2* (10b)
2.1 Edwards to Hayden, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
left alone
2.2 Edwards to Hayden, (noball) no run, pitched up outside off stump,
stroked away straight to cover
2.2 Edwards to Hayden, two runs, good length ball on the off stump,
driven straight to Chanderpaul at silly mid-off but the misfield
fetches them a couple
2.3 Edwards to Hayden, one run, on the leg stump, flicked away to mid-
wicket
Edwards coming round the wicket
2.4 Edwards to Langer, FOUR, half-volley outside off stump, Langer
drives through vacant covers, good shot!
2.5 Edwards to Langer, (noball) FOUR, again a half-volley around the
off stump, driven beautifully to the cover fence, excellenmt
timing once again from Langer
2.5 Edwards to Langer, no run, defended to point region on the front-
foot
2.6 Edwards to Langer, no run, short of length ball, coming in with the
angle, Langer tries to work it away onside, gets on the pads
End of over 3 (13 runs) Australia 27/0 (trail by 378 runs)
FH Edwards 2-0-23-0 (3nb) - City End
ML Hayden 14* (7b 2x4) JL Langer 10* (14b 2x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
Umpires have called for lunch and please join us after a 40-minutes
break
Welcome back to the post lunch session.Aussies had a good brief
start before lunch and players are on the middle for the start
3.1 Powell to Hayden, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
swinging away, left alone
3.2 Powell to Hayden, two runs, good length delivery on the off stump,
swinging in, turned away to mid-wicket region
3.3 Powell to Hayden, no run, defended to onside
3.4 Powell to Hayden, three runs, pitched up on the stumps, driven down
the ground beautifully
3.5 Powell to Langer, no run, short of length delivery outside off
stump, batsman goes for the cut and misses
3.6 Powell to Langer, no run, beaten around the off stump by the
outswinger
End of over 4 (5 runs) Australia 32/0 (trail by 373 runs)
DB Powell 2-0-9-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 19* (11b 2x4) JL Langer 10* (16b 2x4)
4.1 Edwards to Hayden, (noball) one run, pitched up, pushed to cover
region
4.1 Edwards to Langer, FOUR, half-volley on the off stump, driven
beautifully through covers, ball reaches the ropes
4.2 Edwards to Langer, (noball) no run, short delivery on the middle
stump, pushed to point region
4.2 Edwards to Langer, no run, short of length ball on the off stump,
defended on the back-foot
4.3 Edwards to Langer, FOUR, good length ball on the off stump, not
much of swing, Langer moves forward and drives on the up to the
cover fence
4.4 Edwards to Langer, one run, defended on the back-foot to cover
point and they take an easy single
4.5 Edwards to Hayden, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
pushed to mid-off
4.6 Edwards to Hayden, one run, short of length on the middle stump,
pushed straight and Hayden gets a single
End of over 5 (13 runs) Australia 45/0 (trail by 360 runs)
FH Edwards 3-0-36-0 (5nb) - City End
ML Hayden 21* (14b 2x4) JL Langer 19* (21b 4x4)
5.1 Powell to Hayden, no run, good length delivery on the off stump,
swinging away, left alone
5.2 Powell to Hayden, one run, pitched up on the leg stump, pushed
straight to mid-on and take a single, poor fielding by Collymore
5.3 Powell to Langer, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
swinging away, left alone
5.4 Powell to Langer, no run, short of length delivery on the off
stump, Langer mistimes his punch to the cover region
5.5 Powell to Langer, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
defended nicely to cover fielder
5.6 Powell to Langer, no run, width offered to cut, Langer does not
connect it well, mistimes again to the cover
End of over 6 (1 run) Australia 46/0 (trail by 359 runs)
DB Powell 3-0-10-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 22* (16b 2x4) JL Langer 19* (25b 4x4)
Collymore onto the attack
6.1 Collymore to Hayden, no run, good length ball, defended to cover
6.2 Collymore to Hayden, no run, driven to mid-off
6.3 Collymore to Hayden, no run
6.4 Collymore to Hayden, no run, on the leg stump, turned away to mid-
on region
6.5 Collymore to Hayden, no run, defended to the cover on the front-
foot
6.6 Collymore to Hayden, no run
End of over 7 (maiden) Australia 46/0 (trail by 359 runs)
CD Collymore 1-1-0-0 - City End
JL Langer 19* (25b 4x4) ML Hayden 22* (22b 2x4)
7.1 Powell to Langer, no run, good length ball on the leg stump,
defended to short mid-wicket region
7.2 Powell to Langer, no run, short of length ball, moving away,
defended to point
7.3 Powell to Langer, no run, good ball on the middle stump, defended
nicley on the front-foot
7.4 Powell to Langer, no run, short of length on the off stump, moving
away, square driven on the back-foot, good fielding by Dwayne
Smith at backward point stops a certain four
7.5 Powell to Langer, no run, defended on the front-foot to cover
7.6 Powell to Langer, FOUR, pitched up on the off stump, Langer drives
it down the ground to long-off fence, Edwards valiant effort comes
to vain
End of over 8 (4 runs) Australia 50/0 (trail by 355 runs)
DB Powell 4-0-14-0 - Cathedral End
ML Hayden 22* (22b 2x4) JL Langer 23* (31b 5x4)
8.1 Collymore to Hayden, no run, defended to onside
8.2 Collymore to Hayden, no run, short of length delivery on the off
stump, punched to point region
8.3 Collymore to Hayden, no run, on the middle and leg stump, driven to
midwicket
8.4 Collymore to Hayden, one run, good ball on the off stump, pushed to
extra-cover
8.5 Collymore to Langer, no run, good length ball on the off stump,
defended back to the bowler
8.6 Collymore to Langer, two runs, pitched up on the leg stump, flicked
away to deep sqaure leg
End of over 9 (3 runs) Australia 53/0 (trail by 352 runs)
CD Collymore 2-1-3-0 - City End
ML Hayden 23* (26b 2x4) JL Langer 25* (33b 5x4)
9.1 Powell to Hayden, one run, full length ball on the legs, Hayden
flicks in the air, Hinds at mid-wicket puts down a simple catch
9.2 Powell to Langer, FOUR, good length on the off stump, Langer drives
through covers and the ball reaches the fence
9.3 Powell to Langer, one run, pushed to cover and they take a quick
single
9.4 Powell to Hayden, no run, defended to silly mid-off
9.5 Powell to Hayden, no run, good length delivery outside off stump,
swinging away, left alone
9.6 Powell to Hayden, no run, half-volely around the off stump, driven
straight to extra-cover fielder
End of over 10 (6 runs) Australia 59/0 (trail by 346 runs)
DB Powell 5-0-20-0 - Cathedral End
JL Langer 30* (35b 6x4) ML Hayden 24* (30b 2x4)
10.1 Collymore to Langer, no run, good ball on the off stump, bit of
away movement, defended comfortably
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