Harbhajan v Hayden
Plays of the Day from the match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Brabourne Stadium
Cricinfo staff
25-Mar-2010
Harbhajan Singh got the better of Matthew Hayden • Indian Premier League
Harbhajan v Hayden
Matthew Hayden came out with the larger Mongoose, slapped four consecutive boundaries off Zaheer Khan's first over, and threatened to impose himself. So Sachin Tendulkar made a smart move by bringing a spinner into the attack. Not just any spinner, but Harbhajan Singh, who had previous with Hayden all through the noughties. After seeing out a wide and missing the next ball, Hayden tried to push at the third with bat slightly behind pad. Harbhajan had slipped in the quicker one and had his man in front of off stump. He was off on his trademark victory dash in a flash.
Matthew Hayden came out with the larger Mongoose, slapped four consecutive boundaries off Zaheer Khan's first over, and threatened to impose himself. So Sachin Tendulkar made a smart move by bringing a spinner into the attack. Not just any spinner, but Harbhajan Singh, who had previous with Hayden all through the noughties. After seeing out a wide and missing the next ball, Hayden tried to push at the third with bat slightly behind pad. Harbhajan had slipped in the quicker one and had his man in front of off stump. He was off on his trademark victory dash in a flash.
Tendulkar does a Laxman
It's been painful to watch during the IPL: an artist forgoing his brilliance and resorting to ungainly methods to score. VVS Laxman's done it and today Tendulkar joined the list. He attempted a wild swing against a short ball from L Balaji, which climbed over his head, and did not connect with the hook. It wasn't pretty. Incidentally, he got out playing a similar slog against the same bowler later in the innings.
It's been painful to watch during the IPL: an artist forgoing his brilliance and resorting to ungainly methods to score. VVS Laxman's done it and today Tendulkar joined the list. He attempted a wild swing against a short ball from L Balaji, which climbed over his head, and did not connect with the hook. It wasn't pretty. Incidentally, he got out playing a similar slog against the same bowler later in the innings.
Joginder forgets his field
Six men patrolled the off side, five in the circle and a third man. But Joginder Sharma, in his first over, kept pitching on Shikhar Dhawan's pads and the batsman took advantage, hitting three fours in four balls to midwicket and square leg.
Six men patrolled the off side, five in the circle and a third man. But Joginder Sharma, in his first over, kept pitching on Shikhar Dhawan's pads and the batsman took advantage, hitting three fours in four balls to midwicket and square leg.
Ball of the match
Having bowled five ordinary balls, including a wide, in his first over, Joginder made amends with the ball of the match. The outswinger started on middle stump before swerving slightly outside off, just enough to beat Tendulkar. He had lined up for a pre-mediated wristy flick to midwicket but was eventually squared up.
Having bowled five ordinary balls, including a wide, in his first over, Joginder made amends with the ball of the match. The outswinger started on middle stump before swerving slightly outside off, just enough to beat Tendulkar. He had lined up for a pre-mediated wristy flick to midwicket but was eventually squared up.
Thissara's wake-up call
With 48 runs needed off the last five overs, Chennai were looking to force the pace Joginder had been hit for 23 off his first two overs and MS Dhoni decided to give the IPL debutant Thissara Perera a bowl. Perera was unaware that his captain was waving animatedly at him and the move eventually backfired. He delivered a succession of friendly full tosses and leaked 19 runs.
With 48 runs needed off the last five overs, Chennai were looking to force the pace Joginder had been hit for 23 off his first two overs and MS Dhoni decided to give the IPL debutant Thissara Perera a bowl. Perera was unaware that his captain was waving animatedly at him and the move eventually backfired. He delivered a succession of friendly full tosses and leaked 19 runs.