3rd Test: India v Australia at Chennai, 18-22 Mar 2001

Ball-by-Ball Commentary

       Hello and welcome to the MA Chidambaram Stadium at Chennai. With
        the series tied at 1-1, this match will be a vital one.
       It is a sunny and very, very warm day here at Chennai. The humidity
        is high and even this early in the day conditions are less than
        comfortable
       With the pitch here being very brown and dry there's every chance
        that it might break as early as the third day
       The Indians have gone into the match with three spinners as
        expected. The people who miss out are: Hemang Badani, Javagal
        Srinath, Nayan Mongia, Sarandeep Singh and Debashish Mohanty
   0.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, just short of a lenbgth and on the off,
        slanting across the right hander, played at and missed, Sameer
        Dighe collects
   0.1 Khan to Slater, no run, just short of a lenbgth and on the off,
        slanting across the right hander, played at and missed, Sameer
        Dighe collects
   0.2 Khan to Slater, FOUR, full and on the pads, whipped away through
        the fine leg area for four
   0.3 Khan to Slater, OUT: just short of a length and on the off, leaving
        the right hander, Slater pokes at it and edges straight to second
        slip

       Australia 4/1, Partnership of 4
       MJ Slater  c Laxman b Khan  4 (3b 1x4 0x6)
       ML Hayden 0* (0b) Z Khan 0.3-0-4-1

   0.4 Khan to Langer, no run, short of a length outside the off, left
        alone
   0.5 Khan to Langer, legbye: three runs, full and on the pads, the ball
        raps the pads and goes to the keeper who throws past the bowler
        and gives away poverthrows
   0.6 Khan to Hayden, FOUR, full and on the off, too full to be let off,
        Hayden gets his foot nicely in line and drives back past the
        bowler with the full face of the bat

End of over 1 (11 runs) Australia 11/1
Z Khan 1-0-8-1
JL Langer 0* (2b) ML Hayden 4* (1b 1x4)

   1.1 Ganguly to Langer, no run, short of a length and outside the off,
        left alone
   1.2 Ganguly to Langer, (noball) two runs
   1.2 Ganguly to Langer, FOUR
   1.3 Ganguly to Langer, FOUR, full and on the off, driven back past the
        bowler to the long off fence
   1.4 Ganguly to Langer, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, left alone
   1.5 Ganguly to Langer, no run, full and on the pads, Langer goes back
        and across and turns the ball to the man under the helmet on the
        leg side
   1.6 Ganguly to Langer, no run, full and on the off, patted to mid off
        with soft hands

End of over 2 (11 runs) Australia 22/1
SC Ganguly 1-0-11-0 (1nb)
ML Hayden 4* (1b 1x4) JL Langer 10* (9b 2x4)

   2.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, short of a length and on the off, the ball
        zips past Hayden as he lets it go, good pace and bounce here
   2.2 Khan to Hayden, (noball) one run, full and on the off, patted past
        covers
   2.2 Khan to Langer, FOUR, on the pads and angling in, Langer leans into
        the shot and drives back past the bowler to the long on fence
   2.3 Khan to Langer, one run, short of a length and on middle and leg,
        the ball is slanted in to the left hander, Langer goes back and
        across and turns the ball to square leg
   2.4 Khan to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, driven back to the
        bowler with the full face of the bat, Zaheer Khan bends low and
        collects
   2.5 Khan to Hayden, one run, just short ofalength and on the off,
        pushed off the back foot with an angled bat to covers
   2.6 Khan to Langer, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        Langer shoulders arms and lets that one go through on length alone

End of over 3 (8 runs) Australia 30/1
Z Khan 2-0-16-1 (1nb)
ML Hayden 6* (5b 1x4) JL Langer 15* (12b 3x4)

   3.1 Ganguly to Hayden, no run, full and on the pads, played back to the
        bowler
   3.2 Ganguly to Hayden, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        played back to the bowler with soft hands
   3.3 Ganguly to Hayden, no run
   3.4 Ganguly to Hayden, no run
   3.5 Ganguly to Hayden, no run
   3.6 Ganguly to Hayden, no run

End of over 4 (maiden) Australia 30/1
SC Ganguly 2-1-11-0 (1nb)
JL Langer 15* (12b 3x4) ML Hayden 6* (11b 1x4)

   4.1 Khan to Langer, FOUR
   4.2 Khan to Langer, FOUR
   4.3 Khan to Langer, no run
   4.4 Khan to Langer, no run
   4.5 Khan to Langer, no run
   4.6 Khan to Langer, no run

End of over 5 (8 runs) Australia 38/1
Z Khan 3-0-24-1 (1nb)
ML Hayden 6* (11b 1x4) JL Langer 23* (18b 5x4)

        Off spinner Harbhajan Singh replaces Ganguly, spin introduced as
        early as the  sixth over
   5.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, quicker delivery from the
        bowler, pitching outside the leg stump, big appeal as the ball
        hits the pads, not out
   5.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, flighted and played to the on
        side
   5.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, legbye: two runs, outside the leg stump,
        short in length, tries to play it down to fine leg, off the pads
        goes down to fine leg
   5.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, well flighted on the middle and
        off stump, played with bat and pad close together
   5.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, SIX, tossed up on the off stump, dancing
        down the track comes Hayden, plays a lofted shot, way over long on
        for a six
   5.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, flighted on leg and middle,
        played down to the on side

End of over 6 (8 runs) Australia 46/1
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-6-0
JL Langer 23* (18b 5x4) ML Hayden 12* (17b 1x4 1x6)

   6.1 Khan to Langer, no run, short of a length, angling in from outside
        the off stump, played down the pitch
   6.2 Khan to Langer, no run, short outside the off, played down to gully
   6.3 Khan to Langer, one run, short of a length, outside the off, fended
        down to the off side and goes through for a quick single
   6.4 Khan to Hayden, no run, short of a length, outside the off stump,
        through to the keeper, well left alone by Hayden
   6.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, leaves it alone to the keeper again, ball
        outside the off stump, leaving the batsman
   6.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, short and wide outside the off, Hayden has
        nothing to do with it

End of over 7 (1 run) Australia 47/1
Z Khan 4-0-25-1 (1nb)
JL Langer 24* (21b 5x4) ML Hayden 12* (20b 1x4 1x6)

   7.1 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, tossed up on the off stump,
        spinning away to the keeper
   7.2 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, SIX, tossed up on the middle stump,
        dancing down the track, ofts it high over mid-wicket for a huge
        six
   7.3 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, flighted on the off, played
        defensively
   7.4 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, short of a length, turning and
        bouncing, off the pads straight to silly point
   7.5 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, played with his pads to a well
        flighted ball outside the leg stump
   7.6 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, FOUR, tossed up on leg and middle,
        lofted shot over mid-wicket, one bounce and into the fence for a
        four!

End of over 8 (10 runs) Australia 57/1
Harbhajan Singh 2-0-16-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 12* (20b 1x4 1x6) JL Langer 34* (27b 6x4 1x6)

   8.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, short of a length, outside the off, through
        to the keeper
   8.2 Khan to Hayden, no run, short of a length, outside the off, Hayden
        leaves it alone through to the  keeper
   8.3 Khan to Hayden, no run, short and wide outside the off stump,
        Hayden has nothing to do with it
   8.4 Khan to Hayden, FOUR, short, outside the off, pulled away to the
        mid-wicket fence for four!
   8.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, short and bouncing outside the off, much
        faster delivery, beats Hayden in his effort to pull it away to the
        fence
   8.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, short of a length, wide outside the off,
        hayden has a good look at it as the ball goes through to the
        keeper

End of over 9 (4 runs) Australia 61/1
Z Khan 5-0-29-1 (1nb) - Anna Pavilion End
JL Langer 34* (27b 6x4 1x6) ML Hayden 16* (26b 2x4 1x6)

   9.1 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, well flighted delivery, Langer
        rapped on the pads, bowling  from wide of the crease, the angle
        taking the ball away from off stump, not out
   9.2 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, one run, tossed up on the leg stump,
        swept down to fine leg
   9.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, FOUR, outside the leg stump again,
        hayden plays a superb sweep shot, fine enough and wide of the
        fielder at long leg and into the fence for four
   9.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, on the pads again, tucked dwon
        to fine leg for an easy single
   9.5 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, tossed up outside the off,
        through to the keeper
   9.6 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, tossed up, pitching outside the
        off and spinning away, Langer watches it go into the keeper's
        gloves

End of over 10 (6 runs) Australia 67/1
Harbhajan Singh 3-0-22-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 21* (28b 3x4 1x6) JL Langer 35* (31b 6x4 1x6)

  10.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, left alone, through
        to the keeper
  10.2 Khan to Hayden, no run, short and wide outside the off, hayden
        watches it go through to the keeper
  10.3 Khan to Hayden, no run, short of a length, pitching outside the off
        stump, left through to the keeper
  10.4 Khan to Hayden, no run, good length delivery, angling into the
        batsman from outside the off stump, forward in defense to it
  10.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, short of a length, outside the off stump,
        left alone to the keeper
  10.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, short and wide outside the off, Hayden has
        nothing to do with it

End of over 11 (maiden) Australia 67/1
Z Khan 6-1-29-1 (1nb) - Anna Pavilion End
JL Langer 35* (31b 6x4 1x6) ML Hayden 21* (34b 3x4 1x6)

        Australians have resorted to some brilliant strokeplay this
        morning, forcing the Indian bowlers to go on the defensive
  11.1 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, bowling around the stumps,
        pitched outside the off and gets a lot of turn and bounce away
        from the batsman
  11.2 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run
  11.3 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, no run, slightly short, outside the off,
        cracking square cut, straight to Laxman at point
  11.4 Harbhajan Singh to Langer, OUT: lures Langer to go for a big square
        cut, ball bouncing and turning a lot, takes the outside edge,
        straight to Rahul Dravid at first slip who takes a neat catch

       Australia 67/2, Partnership of 63
       JL Langer  c Dravid b Harbhajan Singh  35 (35b 6x4 1x6)
       ML Hayden 21* (34b 3x4 1x6) Harbhajan Singh 3.4-0-22-1

        Harbhajan Singh getting amongst wickets again, Mark Waugh is the
        new batsman to come out, he  has not had a good Test series so
        far, It has been a tremendous first hour's play
  11.5 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, tossed up, on middle and leg,
        played in defense
  11.6 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, well flighted to the batsman,
        played down the pitch in defense

End of over 12 (maiden) Australia 67/2
Harbhajan Singh 4-1-22-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 21* (34b 3x4 1x6) ME Waugh 0* (2b)

        Left-arm orthodox spinner Kulkarni is brought in from the pavilion
        end, replacing Khan
  12.1 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, well flighted, just outside the off
        stump, punched to the on side
  12.2 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, tossed up, outside the off stump,
        pushed in defense
  12.3 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, well flighted, on leg and middle,
        played down the track
  12.4 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, tossed up again, this time on the off
        stump, Hayden comes forward and drives to mid-on, looks for a
        single, but not there
  12.5 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper
  12.6 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, tossed up, on leg and middle, tucked
        down to the leg side

End of over 13 (maiden) Australia 67/2
NM Kulkarni 1-1-0-0 - Anna Pavilion End
ME Waugh 0* (2b) ML Hayden 21* (40b 3x4 1x6)

  13.1 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, well flighted on middle and
        off, steered down to gully
  13.2 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, well flighted again, on middle
        and off, played down the track
  13.3 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, FOUR, tossed up on the off stump,
        Waugh dances down the track and lofts it over mid-wicket for four
  13.4 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, ball held back a little, plays
        it down to short leg
  13.5 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, tossed up on the off stump,
        forward in defense
  13.6 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, well flighted, drives it
        crisply to mid-on, dancing down the track

End of over 14 (4 runs) Australia 71/2
Harbhajan Singh 5-1-26-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 21* (40b 3x4 1x6) ME Waugh 4* (8b 1x4)

  14.1 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run
  14.2 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, flighted outside the leg stump, Hayden
        clips it wide off the fielder at mid-wicket, picks and throws it
        to the keeper, Hayden had come charging down the track, escapes as
        Dighe makes a mess of that run out chance
  14.3 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run
  14.4 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, tossed up on middle and leg, played
        back down the track
  14.5 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, well flighted, outside the off stump,
        forward in defense
  14.6 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, tossed up outside the off, forward in
        defense

End of over 15 (maiden) Australia 71/2
NM Kulkarni 2-2-0-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ME Waugh 4* (8b 1x4) ML Hayden 21* (46b 3x4 1x6)

  15.1 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, full and a bit flat from
        Harbhajan, defended back down the track with soft hands
  15.2 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, once again flat and full,
        angled past slip
  15.3 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, just short of a length and a
        bit of width, Mark Waugh cuts hard at that and misses, dangerous
        shot that
  15.4 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, one run, full and drifting onto the
        pads this time, stroked away ever so elegantly to the deep mid
        wicket area
  15.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, well flighted and angled into
        the pads, Hayden tries to turn it to the on side and misses,
        rapped on the pad
  15.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, once again slipping down the
        leg side, this time a bit more air, swept hard to the deep fine
        leg region

End of over 16 (2 runs) Australia 73/2
Harbhajan Singh 6-1-28-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 22* (48b 3x4 1x6) ME Waugh 5* (12b 1x4)

  16.1 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, well flighted, just short of a length
        and on the off, Hayden comes down the track and tries to drive
        through the on side, the ball goes off the leading edge to covers
  16.2 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, full and on the pads, turned to the on
        side
  16.3 Kulkarni to Hayden, SIX, well flighted and outside the off, Hayden
        comes down the track and drives hard over the long on fence, huge
        six that
  16.4 Kulkarni to Hayden, one run, on the pads this time, whipped past
        mid on
  16.5 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the off, pushed through a
        bit flatter, squirted to the off side
  16.6 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the pads this time, very
        flat from Kulkarni, tapped to the man at mid on

End of over 17 (7 runs) Australia 80/2
NM Kulkarni 3-2-7-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 29* (52b 3x4 2x6) ME Waugh 5* (14b 1x4)

  17.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, angling in,
        defended
  17.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, SIX, well flighted and outside the off,
        Hayden comes down the track and lofts the ball effortlessly over
        long on
  17.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, full and on the pads, turned to
        the man at square leg
  17.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, well flighted and on the pads,
        tapped back past the bowler, mid on runs across, dives and stops
        the ball, well fielded
  17.5 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, outside the off, flat and
        spinning in, defended
  17.6 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, FOUR, a bit more air on the off and
        just short of a length, Mark Waugh comes down the track and drives
        beautifully past mid off

End of over 18 (11 runs) Australia 91/2
Harbhajan Singh 7-1-39-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 36* (56b 3x4 3x6) ME Waugh 9* (16b 2x4)

  18.1 Kulkarni to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, whipped away
        wristily just wide of mid on
  18.2 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the off, turned to mid on
  18.3 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the off, driven
        straight to mid off
  18.4 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, on the middle and leg, spinning away
        from the right hander, defended carefully
  18.5 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, overpitched and outside the off,
        driven hard but straight to mid off
  18.6 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, bye: FOUR, faster one outside the off, Mark
        Waugh comes down the track and plays all over that one, Dighe
        misses the ball altogether and muffs a stumping

End of over 19 (5 runs) Australia 96/2
NM Kulkarni 4-2-8-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 37* (57b 3x4 3x6) ME Waugh 9* (21b 2x4)

  19.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, legbye: FOUR, full and on the pads,
        Hayden sweeps and misses, the ball goes off the pads to the fine
        leg fence
  19.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, defended
  19.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, on the pads once more, turned
        to fine leg
  19.4 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, two runs, full and on the off, angled
        to short thirdman
  19.5 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, one run, just short of a length and on
        the pads, turned behind square, can't bowl there to Mark Waugh
  19.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, two runs, on the pads again from the off
        spinner, swept hard to fine leg where Nilesh Kulkarni runs across
        on the fence and fields

End of over 20 (10 runs) Australia 106/2
Harbhajan Singh 8-1-45-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ME Waugh 12* (23b 2x4) ML Hayden 40* (61b 3x4 3x6)

  20.1 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the pads, whipped to
        midwicket
  20.2 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run
  20.3 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
        left alone
  20.4 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, fuller and on the pads, played back
        down the wicket with soft hands
  20.5 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the pads once more, Mark
        Waugh comes down the track and flicks to midwicket
  20.6 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, on the off this time and again full,
        inside out shot played well but straight to the fielder at short
        cover

End of over 21 (maiden) Australia 106/2
NM Kulkarni 5-3-8-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 40* (61b 3x4 3x6) ME Waugh 12* (29b 2x4)

       Leg spinner Sairaj Bahutule being introduced
  21.1 Bahutule to Hayden, FOUR, well flighted and outside the oiff,
        Hayden comes down the track and drives through covers, welcome to
        Test cricket Mr Bahutule!
  21.2 Bahutule to Hayden, one run, full and on the pads, swept to fine
        leg
  21.3 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        spinning away, defended
  21.4 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the off, driven back to
        the bowler
  21.5 Bahutule to ME Waugh, FOUR, short and wide, Mark Waugh goes back
        and across and cuts the ball hard to the point fence
  21.6 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run

End of over 22 (9 runs) Australia 115/2
SV Bahutule 1-0-9-0 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 45* (63b 4x4 3x6) ME Waugh 16* (33b 3x4)

  22.1 Kulkarni to Hayden, SIX, well flighted and outside the off, Hayden
        comes down the track and lofts the ball effortlessly over long
        off, what a way to bring up a half century
  22.2 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, full and on the pads, tapped to the on
        side
  22.3 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, well flighted but pushed through
        fuller, defended
  22.4 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run
  22.5 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, well flighted and on the off, defended
        with soft hands
  22.6 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run

End of over 23 (6 runs) Australia 121/2
NM Kulkarni 6-3-14-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ME Waugh 16* (33b 3x4) ML Hayden 51* (69b 4x4 4x6)

  23.1 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the pads,
        turning in to the right hander's pads, defended to the on side
  23.2 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the off, not much turn
        here, Mark Waugh defends with bat and pad close together
  23.3 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run, fuller and a bit quicker through the
        air, on the stumps, squeezed out by Mark Waugh
  23.4 Bahutule to ME Waugh, one run, full and on the pads, flicked hard
        at midwicket who fumbles and lets the batsmen scamper a single
  23.5 Bahutule to Hayden, one run, well flighted and on the middle stump,
        turned to the on side as the ball comes in to the left hander
  23.6 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run, on the off and full, played back down
        the track

End of over 24 (2 runs) Australia 123/2
SV Bahutule 2-0-11-0 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 52* (70b 4x4 4x6) ME Waugh 17* (38b 3x4)

  24.1 Kulkarni to Hayden, one run, full and on the pads, driven all along
        the ground to long on
  24.2 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run
  24.3 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, well flighted and on middle and leg,
        spinning across the right hander, defended
  24.4 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the pads, whipped to
        midwicket
  24.5 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the off this time, patted
        away to silly mid off with ease
  24.6 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, SIX, slightly short of a length and a bit of
        air and the ball disappears into the stands, Mark Waugh comes down
        the track and lofts the ball easily over long off

End of over 25 (7 runs) Australia 130/2
NM Kulkarni 7-3-21-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 53* (71b 4x4 4x6) ME Waugh 23* (43b 3x4 1x6)

  25.1 Bahutule to Hayden, (noball) one run, well flighted and on the
        pads, swept once more
  25.1 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the off, defended
  25.2 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the off, defended with
        soft hands
  25.3 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the off, Mark
        Waugh comes down the track and plays inside out to covers
  25.4 Bahutule to ME Waugh, (noball) no run, on the off again, driven to
        mid off
  25.4 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run
  25.5 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run
  25.6 Bahutule to ME Waugh, one run, well flighted and on the off, turned
        to the on side

End of over 26 (4 runs) Australia 134/2
SV Bahutule 3-0-15-0 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
ME Waugh 24* (50b 3x4 1x6) ML Hayden 54* (72b 4x4 4x6)

  26.1 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, one run
  26.2 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, well flighted and down the leg side,
        sweep played and missed
  26.3 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, driven back to the
        bowler
  26.4 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run
  26.5 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, flat and on the off, pushed through,
        defended
  26.6 Kulkarni to Hayden, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
        swept hard to deep square leg

End of over 27 (2 runs) Australia 136/2
NM Kulkarni 8-3-23-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 55* (77b 4x4 4x6) ME Waugh 25* (51b 3x4 1x6)

  27.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, short and on the off, cut hard
        to point
  27.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, bye: FOUR, well flighted and down the
        leg side, batsman and keeper miss it completely
  27.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
  27.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, flatter and down the leg side,
        left alone, collected by the keeper this time
  27.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        defended carefully
  27.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, quicker,
        rapped on the pads

End of over 28 (4 runs, maiden) Australia 140/2
Harbhajan Singh 9-2-45-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ME Waugh 25* (51b 3x4 1x6) ML Hayden 55* (83b 4x4 4x6)

       With that, the umpires call lunch on the first day of the final
        Test between Australia and India
       There can be no doubt about who has taken the early honours
       In the first session, when 28 overs were bowled Australia made 140
        for the loss of just 2 wickets
       India will have to do very well after lunch to get back in the game
        in a hurry

Match State: Lunch - Day 1

       The players return to the field after lunch
  28.1 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the pads, played back to the
        bowler
  28.2 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, just short of a length and outside the
        off, left alone with ease
  28.3 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the of, driven to covers,
        Mark Waugh wants a single, Haydenwisely sends him back
  28.4 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, short and quick, slanted across Mark
        Waugh who sways out of the way, good sharp bounser that
  28.5 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, just short of a length and wide of the
        stumpos, left alone
  28.6 Khan to ME Waugh, no run

End of over 29 (maiden) Australia 140/2
Z Khan 7-2-29-1 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 55* (83b 4x4 4x6) ME Waugh 25* (57b 3x4 1x6)

  29.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run
  29.2 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, short of a length and outside
        the off, spinning in, off the inside edge onto the pads
  29.3 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, one run, short of a length on the
        pads, turned to fine leg
  29.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, short and wide, spinning away,
        cut hard at poitn who fumbles
  29.5 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run
  29.6 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, one run, well flighted and on the on
        side, turned to square leg

End of over 30 (4 runs) Australia 144/2
Harbhajan Singh 10-2-49-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ME Waugh 27* (61b 3x4 1x6) ML Hayden 57* (85b 4x4 4x6)

  30.1 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, short of a length and outside the of,
        left alone, Zaheer Khan needs to get closer
  30.2 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, short of a length and outside the off
        once more, left alone again
  30.3 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, short of a length and on the pads thius
        time, clipped away to the fielder at square leg
  30.4 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the off, Waugh stands tall
        and plays the ball down to point, the batsmen think about a single
        and decide against it
  30.5 Khan to ME Waugh, two runs, full and a bit of width outside the
        off, driven square of the wicket with elegance
  30.6 Khan to ME Waugh, FOUR, outside the off and full, Mark Waugh opens
        the face of the bat and runs the ball fine, the ball falls short
        of the slips and races away to the fence

End of over 31 (6 runs) Australia 150/2
Z Khan 8-2-35-1 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 57* (85b 4x4 4x6) ME Waugh 33* (67b 4x4 1x6)

  31.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        spinning across the bat, sweep played and missed, off the pad to
        slip
  31.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, short of a lenth and very wide
        of the stumps, left alone
  31.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, on the pads and short of a
        length, tucked away past square leg
  31.4 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, one run, short of a length and on the
        pads, turned to fine leg
  31.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, driven to
        the off side
  31.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, short and wide cut hard into
        the ground, the ball goes over the slip fielder after bouncing

End of over 32 (3 runs) Australia 153/2
Harbhajan Singh 11-2-52-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 59* (90b 4x4 4x6) ME Waugh 34* (68b 4x4 1x6)

  32.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, short of a length outside the off, angling
        in to the left hander, Hayden leaves that well alone
  32.2 Khan to Hayden, no run, short of a length and outside the off once
        more, left alone again
  32.3 Khan to Hayden, no run, short of a length and on the off, defended
        back down the track
  32.4 Khan to Hayden, no run
  32.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, Hayden plays down the
        wrong line and misses, rapped on the pad, stifled appeal for lbw
  32.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, short of a length and outside the off, left
        alone

End of over 33 (maiden) Australia 153/2
Z Khan 9-3-35-1 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ME Waugh 34* (68b 4x4 1x6) ML Hayden 59* (96b 4x4 4x6)

  33.1 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, flat and on the off, defended
        carefully back down the wicket
  33.2 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, one run
  33.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        padded away
  33.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, defended
        away
  33.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, on the pads, flatter and
        quicker through the air, swept down hard to fine leg
  33.6 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, one run, full and on the off, driven
        just wide of mid off

End of over 34 (3 runs) Australia 156/2
Harbhajan Singh 12-2-55-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ME Waugh 36* (71b 4x4 1x6) ML Hayden 60* (99b 4x4 4x6)

  34.1 Khan to ME Waugh, FOUR, full and on the pads, Mark Waugh moves out
        of the line of the ball and glances, no, caresses it to the square
        leg fence, when he plays this shot it is bad news for the
        opposition
  34.2 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, Zaheer Khan comes around the wicket,
        bends his back and bowls a superb bouncer, Mark Waugh falls away
        at the last moment, good delivery that, almost took the batsman's
        head off
  34.3 Khan to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the off, defended with soft
        hands
  34.4 Khan to ME Waugh, two runs, short of a length and on the pads,
        turned around the corner to fine leg
  34.5 Khan to ME Waugh, three runs, once again full and on the pads and
        Mark Waugh glances the ball away with consummate ease
  34.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, fast and straight, attempted yorker on the
        off stump, dug out well

End of over 35 (9 runs) Australia 165/2
Z Khan 10-3-44-1 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ME Waugh 45* (76b 5x4 1x6) ML Hayden 60* (100b 4x4 4x6)

  35.1 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, short of a length on the off,
        defended
       Restless crowd doing a Mexican Wave
  35.2 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, short of a length and on the
        off again, defended
  35.3 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, short of a length on the off,
        ball spins in, too close to cut, Mark Waugh goes for the shot
        anyway, plays and misses, loud shout for caught behind
  35.4 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, one run, single through midwicket and
        that is 7000 runs in Test cricket for Mark Waugh
  35.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
  35.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run

End of over 36 (2 runs) Australia 167/2
Harbhajan Singh 13-2-57-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 61* (102b 4x4 4x6) ME Waugh 46* (80b 5x4 1x6)

  36.1 Kulkarni to Hayden, one run, short of a length outside the off,
        paddled to fine leg
  36.2 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        defended to the off side
  36.3 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, full again and on the off, defended
  36.4 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, shot of a lenth and on the off,
        played down to silly mid off
  36.5 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, two runs, full and on the pads, whipped to
        square leg, Harbhajan Singh sends a wild throw back in,
        fortunately for India there is back up
  36.6 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, one run

End of over 37 (4 runs) Australia 171/2
NM Kulkarni 9-3-27-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ME Waugh 49* (85b 5x4 1x6) ML Hayden 62* (103b 4x4 4x6)

  37.1 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run
  37.2 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the pads, whipped
        to midwicket
  37.3 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, two runs, well flighted and on the
        pads, turned to square leg, that is fifty for Mark Waugh
  37.4 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the off, defended
  37.5 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, two runs, well flighted and on the
        pads, whipped to deep midwicket
  37.6 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        played back to the bowler

End of over 38 (4 runs) Australia 175/2
Harbhajan Singh 14-2-61-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 62* (103b 4x4 4x6) ME Waugh 53* (91b 5x4 1x6)

  38.1 Kulkarni to Hayden, one run, full and wide of the stumps, driven
        just wide of mid off
  38.2 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run
  38.3 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the off, flicked wristily
        to midwicket
  38.4 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run
  38.5 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the off, patted back to
        the bowler
  38.6 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, full and wide of the stumps, driven
        to mid off

End of over 39 (1 run) Australia 176/2
NM Kulkarni 10-3-28-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 63* (104b 4x4 4x6) ME Waugh 53* (96b 5x4 1x6)

  39.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, well flighte d and outside the
        off, left alone
  39.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, FOUR, short of a length and outside the
        off, Hayden rocks back and plays a searing back foot coverdrive,
        shot of the day so far!
  39.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, short and wide again, this time
        Hayden goes for the cut and ends up hitting the ball straight into
        the ground
  39.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, well flighted and wide of the
        stumps, left alone
  39.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, short and wide again, once more
        left alone
  39.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run

End of over 40 (4 runs) Australia 180/2
Harbhajan Singh 15-2-65-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ME Waugh 53* (96b 5x4 1x6) ML Hayden 67* (110b 5x4 4x6)

  40.1 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run
  40.2 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run
  40.3 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run
  40.4 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, two runs
  40.5 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run
  40.6 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run

End of over 41 (2 runs) Australia 182/2
NM Kulkarni 11-3-30-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 67* (110b 5x4 4x6) ME Waugh 55* (102b 5x4 1x6)

  41.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
  41.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
  41.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
  41.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, two runs
  41.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
  41.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run

End of over 42 (3 runs) Australia 185/2
Harbhajan Singh 16-2-68-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 70* (116b 5x4 4x6) ME Waugh 55* (102b 5x4 1x6)

  42.1 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run
  42.2 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run
  42.3 Kulkarni to Hayden, one run
  42.4 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run
  42.5 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run
  42.6 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, one run

End of over 43 (2 runs) Australia 187/2
NM Kulkarni 12-3-32-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ME Waugh 56* (105b 5x4 1x6) ML Hayden 71* (119b 5x4 4x6)

  43.1 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run
  43.2 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run
  43.3 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run
  43.4 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run
  43.5 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, no run
  43.6 Harbhajan Singh to ME Waugh, FOUR, full and on the off, swatted
        through covers in fine style

End of over 44 (4 runs) Australia 191/2
Harbhajan Singh 17-2-72-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 71* (119b 5x4 4x6) ME Waugh 60* (111b 6x4 1x6)

Match State: Drinks

  44.1 Kulkarni to Hayden, SIX, well flighted and on the off, down the
        track and smashed over long off
  44.2 Kulkarni to Hayden, one run
  44.3 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run
  44.4 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the off, defended
  44.5 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run
  44.6 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run

End of over 45 (7 runs) Australia 198/2
NM Kulkarni 13-3-39-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 78* (121b 5x4 5x6) ME Waugh 60* (115b 6x4 1x6)

  45.1 Bahutule to Hayden, one run, well flighted and on the pads, turned
        around the crner to fine leg
  45.2 Bahutule to ME Waugh, one run, short and wide, cut hard to point
  45.3 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
        spinning in, defended to the off side
  45.4 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, on the off again and full, Hayden comes
        down the track and defends
  45.5 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, just outside the off, Hayden sweeps and
        misses
  45.6 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, full and on the pads, tapped to the on
        side

End of over 46 (2 runs) Australia 200/2
SV Bahutule 4-0-17-0 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
ME Waugh 61* (116b 6x4 1x6) ML Hayden 79* (126b 5x4 5x6)

  46.1 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the off, driven
        hard at covers, Badani dives and fields
  46.2 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, one run, full and on the leg stump, turned to
        fine leg
  46.3 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, well flighted and on the off, sweep
        played and  missed, rapped on the pads
  46.4 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run
  46.5 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, on the off and flat, sweep played and
        missed once more
  46.6 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, well flighted and on the off, turned to
        the on side

End of over 47 (1 run) Australia 201/2
NM Kulkarni 14-3-40-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ME Waugh 62* (118b 6x4 1x6) ML Hayden 79* (130b 5x4 5x6)

  47.1 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the off, driven
        to mid off
  47.2 Bahutule to ME Waugh, one run, short of a length and on the pads,
        tapped to the on side
  47.3 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, well flighted and on the off, driven
        hard to mid off
  47.4 Bahutule to Hayden, FOUR, well flighted and outside the off, swept
        hard to the square leg fence, cracking shot
  47.5 Bahutule to Hayden, one run, short of a length on the off, punched
        hard at mid off who fumbles
  47.6 Bahutule to ME Waugh, one run, full and on the pads, turned to deep
        fine leg

End of over 48 (7 runs) Australia 208/2
SV Bahutule 5-0-24-0 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
ME Waugh 64* (121b 6x4 1x6) ML Hayden 84* (133b 6x4 5x6)

  48.1 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the off, defended
  48.2 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the pads, defended
  48.3 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, FOUR, well flighted and on the off, whipped
        over the bowler's head for a elegant boundary
  48.4 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, one run, on the off and flatter, stroked to
        mid off
  48.5 Kulkarni to Hayden, one run, on the pads and full, swept to fine
        leg
  48.6 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the off, defended back
        down the wicket

End of over 49 (6 runs) Australia 214/2
NM Kulkarni 15-3-46-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 85* (134b 6x4 5x6) ME Waugh 69* (126b 7x4 1x6)

  49.1 Bahutule to Hayden, no run
  49.2 Bahutule to Hayden, one run, full and on the pads, swept hard to
        the square leg area
  49.3 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run, short and wide, cut hard but straight
        to point
  49.4 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run, ful
  49.5 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run
  49.6 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run

End of over 50 (1 run) Australia 215/2
SV Bahutule 6-0-25-0 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 86* (136b 6x4 5x6) ME Waugh 69* (130b 7x4 1x6)

  50.1 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, well flighted and on the off, defended
  50.2 Kulkarni to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, driven to long
        on, easy single taken
  50.3 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the off, the
        ball goes off the edge but falls short of slip
  50.4 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run
  50.5 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, no run, full and on the pads, tapped to the
        fielder at mid wicket
  50.6 Kulkarni to ME Waugh, one run, full and oon the pads once more,
        stroked to mid on

End of over 51 (2 runs) Australia 217/2
NM Kulkarni 16-3-48-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ME Waugh 70* (134b 7x4 1x6) ML Hayden 87* (138b 6x4 5x6)

  51.1 Bahutule to ME Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        defended down ith soft hands
  51.2 Bahutule to ME Waugh, OUT: well flighted and on the off, Mark Waugh
        comes down the wicket and has a huge heave, the ball goes high
        wide and seems to be sailing over lomid off, Hemang Badani running
        back completes a good catch

       Australia 217/3, Partnership of 150
       ME Waugh  c sub (HK Badani) b Bahutule  70 (136b 7x4 1x6)
       ML Hayden 87* (138b 6x4 5x6) SV Bahutule 6.2-0-25-1 (2nb)

  51.3 Bahutule to Hayden, no run
  51.4 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, well flighted and on the off, sweep
        played and missed, rapped on the pads
  51.5 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, on the off and spinning in once more,
        defended
  51.6 Bahutule to Hayden, no run

End of over 52 (maiden) Australia 217/3
SV Bahutule 7-1-25-1 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
SR Waugh 0* (0b) ML Hayden 87* (142b 6x4 5x6)

  52.1 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the of, defended with bat
        and pad close together
  52.2 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run
  52.3 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, just shorrt of a length and on middle
        and leg, defended
  52.4 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the off, once again
        defended carefully
  52.5 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the pads, defended to the
        on side
  52.6 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 53 (maiden) Australia 217/3
NM Kulkarni 17-4-48-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 87* (142b 6x4 5x6) SR Waugh 0* (6b)

  53.1 Bahutule to Hayden, two runs, short of a length outside the off,
        down the track comes Hayden, can't get to the pitch of the ball,
        cut away instead to third man
  53.2 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, full and on the pads, played back to
        the bowler
  53.3 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, full and outside the off, Hayden comes
        down the track and drives to the bowler
  53.4 Bahutule to Hayden, two runs, on the pads and swept away to deep
        square leg
  53.5 Bahutule to Hayden, FOUR, well flighted and outside the off, once
        more Hayden uses the sweep to great effect, dragging the ball to
        the square leg fence
  53.6 Bahutule to Hayden, no run

End of over 54 (8 runs) Australia 225/3
SV Bahutule 8-1-33-1 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
SR Waugh 0* (6b) ML Hayden 95* (148b 7x4 5x6)

  54.1 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the pads, whipped to mid
        on
  54.2 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, one run, on the pads again and turned to
        square leg this time
  54.3 Kulkarni to Hayden, FOUR, outside the off and flat - you guessed
        it, Hayden sweeps hard to the square leg fence
  54.4 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, well flighted and on the off, driven
        back to the bowler, the crowds make a racket in aniticipation of
        Hayden's 100
  54.5 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, driven hard but
        straight to mid off, Hayden will have to wait a bit longer
  54.6 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run

End of over 55 (5 runs) Australia 230/3
NM Kulkarni 18-4-53-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Waugh 1* (8b) ML Hayden 99* (152b 8x4 5x6)

  55.1 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run
  55.2 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run
  55.3 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        defended to the on side
  55.4 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
        tapped to the on side
  55.5 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, flatter and on the pads, defended
  55.6 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, ull and on the off, defended

End of over 56 (maiden) Australia 230/3
SV Bahutule 9-2-33-1 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 99* (152b 8x4 5x6) SR Waugh 1* (14b)

       The crowds begin slow hand clapping as Harbhajan Singh comes on to
        bowl with Hayden on 99
  56.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, full and on the pads, Hayden
        aptly brings up his century with a sweep shot, one that has served
        him well all day
  56.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, FOUR
  56.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, SIX, well flighted and on the off,
        Steve Waugh gets down on one knee and heave ho! the ball sails
        over mid wicket
  56.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run
  56.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the poads, tapped
        to mid wicket
  56.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, outside the off, left alone

End of over 57 (11 runs) Australia 241/3
Harbhajan Singh 18-2-83-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 100* (153b 8x4 5x6) SR Waugh 11* (19b 1x4 1x6)

  57.1 Bahutule to Hayden, one run
  57.2 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, short of a length and outside the
        off, cut hard to point
  57.3 Bahutule to SR Waugh, one run, on the pads, turned behind square
  57.4 Bahutule to Hayden, one run
  57.5 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the off, swatted to mid
        on
  57.6 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the off, played
        back to the bowler

End of over 58 (3 runs) Australia 244/3
SV Bahutule 10-2-36-1 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 102* (155b 8x4 5x6) SR Waugh 12* (23b 1x4 1x6)

  58.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, played back
        to the bowler
  58.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, FOUR, on the legs and drifting further
        down, swept fine
  58.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
  58.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, short and wide, cut hard but
        straight to point
  58.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
  58.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run

End of over 59 (4 runs) Australia 248/3
Harbhajan Singh 19-2-87-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Waugh 12* (23b 1x4 1x6) ML Hayden 106* (161b 9x4 5x6)

Match State: Tea - Day 1

  59.1 Bahutule to SR Waugh, two runs
  59.2 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run
  59.3 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run
  59.4 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, short of a length on the off,
        defended
  59.5 Bahutule to SR Waugh, FOUR, short and wide, Waugh goes back and
        across and punches the ball to the cover fence
  59.6 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 60 (6 runs) Australia 254/3
SV Bahutule 11-2-42-1 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 106* (161b 9x4 5x6) SR Waugh 18* (29b 2x4 1x6)

  60.1 Khan to Hayden, no run
  60.2 Khan to Hayden, two runs
  60.3 Khan to Hayden, no run
  60.4 Khan to Hayden, no run
  60.5 Khan to Hayden, no run
  60.6 Khan to Hayden, FOUR, short and wide, cur away to the point fence

End of over 61 (6 runs) Australia 260/3
Z Khan 11-3-50-1 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Waugh 18* (29b 2x4 1x6) ML Hayden 112* (167b 10x4 5x6)

  61.1 Bahutule to SR Waugh, (noball) no run
  61.1 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the off, defended back
        down the wicket
  61.2 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, short and wide, cut hard but straight
        to point
  61.3 Bahutule to SR Waugh, one run, well flighted and on the pad, turned
        to fine leg
  61.4 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, well flighted and on the off, down the
        track comes Hayden, played back to Bahutule
  61.5 Bahutule to Hayden, one run, full and on the pads, stroked to long
        on
  61.6 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 62 (3 runs) Australia 263/3
SV Bahutule 12-2-45-1 (3nb) - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 113* (169b 10x4 5x6) SR Waugh 19* (34b 2x4 1x6)

  62.1 Khan to Hayden, one run, full and on the pads, turned around the
        corner to fine leg
  62.2 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the pads, Waugh plays down
        the wrong line and is hit on the pad, loud shout turned down
  62.3 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, short of a length on the off, angled to
        point
  62.4 Khan to SR Waugh, one run, full and on the pads, turned to mid
        wicket
  62.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, driven to mid off
  62.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, short of a length and wide outside the off
        stump, left alone with ease

End of over 63 (2 runs) Australia 265/3
Z Khan 12-3-52-1 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Waugh 20* (37b 2x4 1x6) ML Hayden 114* (172b 10x4 5x6)

  63.1 Bahutule to SR Waugh, (noball) no run
  63.1 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the off, defended back
        down the wicket
  63.2 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the off, padded
        away
  63.3 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, on the middle and off, spinning away,
        pushed off the back foot to point
  63.4 Bahutule to SR Waugh, two runs, short and wide outside the off,
        forced away to the point fence
  63.5 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run
  63.6 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the off once
        more, defended with ease

End of over 64 (3 runs) Australia 268/3
SV Bahutule 13-2-48-1 (4nb) - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 114* (172b 10x4 5x6) SR Waugh 22* (44b 2x4 1x6)

  64.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, driven hard to covers
  64.2 Khan to Hayden, no run
  64.3 Khan to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, defended to the off
        side
  64.4 Khan to Hayden, no run
  64.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, just short of a length outside the off,
        quick one that, too wide to trouble the batsman, left alone
  64.6 Khan to Hayden, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        defended away with an angled bat, things looking grim for the
        Indians

End of over 65 (maiden) Australia 268/3
Z Khan 13-4-52-1 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Waugh 22* (44b 2x4 1x6) ML Hayden 114* (178b 10x4 5x6)

  65.1 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, one run, short and outside the off, punched
        just wide of covers
  65.2 Kulkarni to Hayden, one run
  65.3 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the off, defended
  65.4 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run
  65.5 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, FOUR, shoirt and wide, forced away off the
        back foot to the point fence
  65.6 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 66 (6 runs) Australia 274/3
NM Kulkarni 19-4-59-0 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 115* (179b 10x4 5x6) SR Waugh 27* (49b 3x4 1x6)

  66.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, full and on the pads, Zaheer Khan beginning
        to tire, defended to the on side
  66.2 Khan to Hayden, FOUR, full and outside the off, looses delivery -
        punished - the ball flies off the blade past mid off
  66.3 Khan to Hayden, one run
  66.4 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the pads, tapped to the off
        side with ease
       Heat getting to the man on the field here
  66.5 Khan to SR Waugh, no run
  66.6 Khan to SR Waugh, no run, short of a length and very wide of the
        stumps, left alone

End of over 67 (5 runs) Australia 279/3
Z Khan 14-4-57-1 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 120* (182b 11x4 5x6) SR Waugh 27* (52b 3x4 1x6)

       End of the over, things looking good for Australia here, 279/3
        after 67 overs is an excellent score in this heat and humidity
  67.1 Kulkarni to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, Hayden comes down
        the track and whips the ball to long on
  67.2 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the off again, Steve
        Waugh taking no risks defends carefully
  67.3 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, one run, well flighted and on the off, driven
        back past the bowler to mid off
  67.4 Kulkarni to Hayden, one run, on the off and no spin at all, driven
        through covers
  67.5 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, flat and on the stumps, Steve Waugh
        smothers the ball
  67.6 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, on the pads and pushed through a bit
        quicker, tapped to the on side

End of over 68 (3 runs) Australia 282/3
NM Kulkarni 20-4-62-0 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 122* (184b 11x4 5x6) SR Waugh 28* (56b 3x4 1x6)

  68.1 Khan to Hayden, no run, just short of a length, on the off angliong
        in, defended
  68.2 Khan to Hayden, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
        driven to covers with the full face of the bat
  68.3 Khan to Hayden, no run
  68.4 Khan to Hayden, no run, just short of a length and on the off once
        more, defended again, no penetration in this bowling, but the
        wicket too is loaded in the favour of the batsmen
  68.5 Khan to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, visibly slower than
        most, Zaheer Khan looks a tired man, played back to the bowler
  68.6 Khan to Hayden, no run

End of over 69 (maiden) Australia 282/3
Z Khan 15-5-57-1 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Waugh 28* (56b 3x4 1x6) ML Hayden 122* (190b 11x4 5x6)

  69.1 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, short of a length on the off,
        defended to the man at silly mid off
  69.2 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, FOUR, on the off and overpitched, too easy
        for SR Waugh, flayed through the covers
  69.3 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run
  69.4 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the stumps, defended with
        bat and pad held together
  69.5 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run
  69.6 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 70 (4 runs) Australia 286/3
NM Kulkarni 21-4-66-0 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 122* (190b 11x4 5x6) SR Waugh 32* (62b 4x4 1x6)

       There is renewed vigour in the stands as Tendulkar is handed the
        ball
  70.1 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, well flighted leg break down the leg
        side, left alone
  70.2 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, outside the off, tossed up, spinning
        in, turned to the on side
  70.3 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, tossed up offbreak on the off, sweep
        played and missed loud shout for the lbw and catch both turned
        down
  70.4 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run
  70.5 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, on the pads once mopre and turned
        straight to square leg
  70.6 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, on the pads, helped along on its way
        to fine leg

End of over 71 (1 run) Australia 287/3
SR Tendulkar 1-0-1-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 123* (196b 11x4 5x6) SR Waugh 32* (62b 4x4 1x6)

  71.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, flat and on the off, sweep
        polayed and missed, rapped on the pads, appeal for lbw turned down
  71.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, full again and on the pads
        agains sweep shot played and again missed, again rapped on the
        pads and again an appeal, again turned down!
  71.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
  71.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
  71.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, defended
  71.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, full and on the pads, swept
        hard to fine leg

End of over 72 (1 run) Australia 288/3
Harbhajan Singh 20-2-88-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 124* (202b 11x4 5x6) SR Waugh 32* (62b 4x4 1x6)

  72.1 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, well flighted and on the off, Hayden
        comes down the track and drives hard to mid off
  72.2 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, on the pads, swept to fine leg
  72.3 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, short of a lenth on the off, googly
        comes back in, defended
  72.4 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run
  72.5 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the off, defended
  72.6 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 73 (1 run) Australia 289/3
SR Tendulkar 2-0-2-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 125* (204b 11x4 5x6) SR Waugh 32* (66b 4x4 1x6)

Match State: Drinks

  73.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
  73.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, short and wide, spinning away,
        left alone with ease
  73.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
  73.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, well flighted and wide of the
        stumps, left alone with ease
  73.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, full and speared in on off
        stump, defended
  73.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run

End of over 74 (maiden) Australia 289/3
Harbhajan Singh 21-3-88-1 - Anna Pavilion End
SR Waugh 32* (66b 4x4 1x6) ML Hayden 125* (210b 11x4 5x6)

  74.1 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, well flighted and on thye off,
        angled to point
  74.2 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, two runs
  74.3 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, one run
  74.4 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run
  74.5 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, well flighted and on the off, the ball
        slips past the edge and hits Dighe in the face
  74.6 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, short and wide of the stumps, left
        alone

End of over 75 (3 runs) Australia 292/3
SR Tendulkar 3-0-5-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Waugh 35* (69b 4x4 1x6) ML Hayden 125* (213b 11x4 5x6)

  75.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, full, flighted and on the off,
        played back to the bowler
  75.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run
  75.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, angled to
        point
  75.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, well flighted and angled in to
        the batsman, defended back down the wicket
  75.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, defended
        away once more, crowd getting restless here
  75.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, full again and on the off,
        blocked towards point, the boredom has put a few people to sleep
        in this pressbox

End of over 76 (1 run) Australia 293/3
Harbhajan Singh 22-3-89-1 - Anna Pavilion End
SR Waugh 36* (71b 4x4 1x6) ML Hayden 125* (217b 11x4 5x6)

  76.1 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the stumps,
        sharp turn across the right hander, SR Waugh guides to point
  76.2 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, full and just outside the off, left
        well alone
  76.3 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, on the middle and leg, again sharp
        turn for Tendulkar, left alone
  76.4 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, full toss outside the off, patted to
        silly mid off
  76.5 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, short of a length and on the pads,
        big spin again, more Sspin for Tendulkar than Bahutule, defended
  76.6 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the off Waugh
        plays at that and misses

End of over 77 (maiden) Australia 293/3
SR Tendulkar 4-1-5-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 125* (217b 11x4 5x6) SR Waugh 36* (77b 4x4 1x6)

  77.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, Hyden comes
        down the track and drives back to the bowler
  77.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, full and on the off once more,
        down the track,driven to long off
  77.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run
  77.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, short and on the off, forced
        off the back foot to covers
  77.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, short again, whipped away to
        the on side
  77.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the off, whipped
        to midwicket

End of over 78 (3 runs) Australia 296/3
Harbhajan Singh 23-3-92-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 127* (220b 11x4 5x6) SR Waugh 37* (80b 4x4 1x6)

  78.1 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, well tossed up and on the off, Hayden
        goes down the track and turns the ball to the on side
  78.2 Tendulkar to Hayden, two runs, tossed up again and on the off, down
        the track and whipped over midwicket
  78.3 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run
  78.4 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run
  78.5 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the pads, spinning
        across the face of the bat, played back to the bowler
  78.6 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, short and wide outside the off,
        spinning away, left alone

End of over 79 (3 runs) Australia 299/3
SR Tendulkar 5-1-8-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 130* (223b 11x4 5x6) SR Waugh 37* (83b 4x4 1x6)

  79.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run
  79.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, short of a length on the off,
        spinning in, Waugh goes back and across and defends
  79.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, on the off once more, this
        time Waugh defends to the off side
  79.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the off, front
        foot defensive stroke
  79.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, faster one on the pads,
        clipped to the on side
  79.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, outside the leg stump and
        turnign further away, padded to the keeper

End of over 80 (1 run) Australia 300/3
Harbhajan Singh 24-3-93-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 131* (224b 11x4 5x6) SR Waugh 37* (88b 4x4 1x6)

  80.1 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, short and on the pads, turned to
        square le
  80.2 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run
  80.3 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, on the off, spinning in, another sweep
        shot played and missed
  80.4 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, driven hard to
        covers
  80.5 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run
  80.6 Tendulkar to Hayden, (noball) no run
  80.6 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, full and on the off, stroked to
        covers

End of over 81 (2 runs) Australia 302/3
SR Tendulkar 6-1-10-0 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 132* (231b 11x4 5x6) SR Waugh 37* (88b 4x4 1x6)

  81.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, full toss on the off stump,
        Hayden comes down the wicket and drives past mid on
  81.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, short of a length outside the
        off, SR Waugh dabs at the ball and misses
  81.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the off,
        spinning in, defended back down the track
  81.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run
  81.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, flat and on the pads, nurdled
        away to the on side
  81.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, FOUR, tossed up and outside the off,
        driven hard through covers in fine fashion, no need to run for
        that

End of over 82 (6 runs) Australia 308/3
Harbhajan Singh 25-3-99-1 - Anna Pavilion End
SR Waugh 38* (92b 4x4 1x6) ML Hayden 137* (233b 12x4 5x6)

  82.1 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, one run, full and on the off, stroked just
        wide of mid on
  82.2 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, wide outside the off,, driven with
        the spin to long on
  82.3 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run
  82.4 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, full and outside the off, left alone
  82.5 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, well flighted again and on the off,
        defended
  82.6 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 83 (2 runs) Australia 310/3
SR Tendulkar 7-1-12-0 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 138* (234b 12x4 5x6) SR Waugh 39* (97b 4x4 1x6)

  83.1 Bahutule to Hayden, (noball) no run
  83.1 Bahutule to Hayden, three runs
  83.2 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run
  83.3 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run
  83.4 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run
  83.5 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run
  83.6 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, well flighted and on the off, inside
        out to covers goes Steve Waugh

End of over 84 (4 runs) Australia 314/3
SV Bahutule 14-2-52-1 (5nb) - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 141* (236b 12x4 5x6) SR Waugh 39* (102b 4x4 1x6)

  84.1 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, full and on the off, tapped back to
        the bowler
  84.2 Tendulkar to Hayden, (noball) no run
  84.2 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, on the pads and easily worked away,
        that has been Hayden's favoiurite shot all day
  84.3 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the off a bit of air as
        well, driven to covers
  84.4 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, short of a length, wide of the
        stumps, turning away, left alone
  84.5 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, one run, short again, this time forced away
        off the back foot
  84.6 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, short flat and yet spinning in from
        outside the off, steered to short thirdman for an easy single

End of over 85 (4 runs) Australia 318/3
SR Tendulkar 8-1-16-0 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 143* (240b 12x4 5x6) SR Waugh 40* (105b 4x4 1x6)

  85.1 Bahutule to Hayden, one run, well flighted and on the off, driven
        back down the ground to long on
  85.2 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, tossed up again and on the off, down
        the track, padded away
  85.3 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, full and flat, defended with the full
        face of the bat
  85.4 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run
  85.5 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, once again just short of a length and
        on the stumps, not much turn either, Waugh comes down the wicket
        and pads the ball away
  85.6 Bahutule to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the off, defended to the
        on side

End of over 86 (1 run) Australia 319/3
SV Bahutule 15-2-53-1 (5nb) - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 144* (241b 12x4 5x6) SR Waugh 40* (110b 4x4 1x6)

       Both batsmen playing for stumps here
  86.1 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, full, flat and on the off, turned
        around the corner
  86.2 Kulkarni to Hayden, no run, full and on the legs, tapped back past
        the bowler
  86.3 Kulkarni to Hayden, one run, and yet again the ball slips down the
        leg side and is turned to the fine leg region
  86.4 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the pads again, defended
  86.5 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run
  86.6 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run

End of over 87 (1 run) Australia 320/3
NM Kulkarni 22-4-67-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 145* (244b 12x4 5x6) SR Waugh 40* (113b 4x4 1x6)

  87.1 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, well flighted and on the off, defended
  87.2 Bahutule to Hayden, one run
  87.3 Bahutule to SR Waugh, (noball) no run
  87.3 Bahutule to SR Waugh, two runs, on the pads, drifting down leg,
        swept to fine leg
  87.4 Bahutule to SR Waugh, one run
  87.5 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, short and down the leg side, left alone
  87.6 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, once again on the off, down the track
        comes Hayden, tapped to the on side

End of over 88 (5 runs) Australia 325/3
SV Bahutule 16-2-58-1 (6nb) - Anna Pavilion End
SR Waugh 43* (116b 4x4 1x6) ML Hayden 146* (248b 12x4 5x6)

  88.1 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, well flighted and into the rough
        outside leg stump, padded away
  88.2 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, once again a negative line into th
        erough outside leg stump, defended with the bat this time
  88.3 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the off, the result is
        the same, stoic defense
  88.4 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, short of a length on the pads, a bit
        of bounce, defended
  88.5 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, well flighted and outside the leg
        stump, defended
  88.6 Kulkarni to SR Waugh, no run, and another one is speared down the
        leg side, padded away

End of over 89 (maiden) Australia 325/3
NM Kulkarni 23-5-67-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 146* (248b 12x4 5x6) SR Waugh 43* (122b 4x4 1x6)

  89.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, on the pads and full, tapped to
        the on side
  89.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run
  89.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, well flighted short and
        outside the off, left alone
  89.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the off, defended
  89.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, straight one on the off,
        played back down the track to the bowler
  89.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, full and on the off, defended
        and that is the end of the day's play

End of over 90 (1 run) Australia 326/3
Harbhajan Singh 26-3-100-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 147* (249b 12x4 5x6) SR Waugh 43* (127b 4x4 1x6)

       The umpires take the bails off and the teams walk off the field
       Two very satisfied Australian batsmen walk off as a few Indian
        cricketers clap them off
       The day has well and truly belonged to Australia who end the day on
        326/3
       There's no prizes for guessing who the player of the day is -
        Matthew Hayden, unbeaten on 147 (249 balls, 12X4 5X6) in scoring
        his 3rd Test century has put his team in a position of great
        strength
       That is the end of proceedings here at the MA Chidambaram Stadoium
        in Chepauk on the first day
       Join us again tomorrow morning at 0400 GMT (0930 IST) for all the
        LIVE action from the second day's play
       Till then it is a very good evening to you all
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        day's play, the destination is the same - comms@cricinfo.com

Match State: Stumps - Day 1

       Morning everybody
       Hope you are belted to your seats for another absorbing day of Test
        cricket
       The first certainly belonged to Australians though they lost Slater
        in the first over of the day
       Langer made some quick runs and Mark Waugh also getting back to
        form
       Steve Waugh getting some useful runs as well
       But, Hayden was the man to whom the day belonged
       He carried his bat through out the day and belted the bowlers
        whenever he wanted
       Tendulkar will start proceedings
  90.1 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, goes back and pushes it towards cover
        for the single
  90.2 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, thrusts his pad out and defends it
        forward
  90.3 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, outside the off stump, turnss away,
        taps it to backward point
  90.4 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, leans well forward and defends with
        his pads
  90.5 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, kicks off and turns away sharply,
        beats Steve Waugh
  90.6 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, stretches well forward and defends
        it down mostly with his pad

End of over 91 (1 run) Australia 327/3
SR Tendulkar 9-1-17-0 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 148* (250b 12x4 5x6) SR Waugh 43* (132b 4x4 1x6)

       Harbhajan Singh from the Pavilion End
  91.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, on target, straight plays the
        shot that fetched him a lot of runs in this series, the sweep and
        gets a single to long leg
  91.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, comes well out of his crease
        and defends it back to Harbhajan
  91.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, leans well forward and pushes
        it defensively to the off side
  91.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, turns in and forces Steve
        Waugh on his back foot, goes back and taps it to the on side this
        time
  91.5 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, defends it down to forward
        short
  91.6 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, on off stump, turns in
        slightly, goes back and stands up tall and defends it with a very
        straight bat

End of over 92 (1 run) Australia 328/3
Harbhajan Singh 27-3-101-1 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 149* (251b 12x4 5x6) SR Waugh 43* (137b 4x4 1x6)

  92.1 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, flighted on off stump, comes forward
        and flicks it to long on for the single to get to his 150
  92.2 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward
        and leaves it alone
  92.3 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, turns away, very well, left alone to
        Dighe
  92.4 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, comes forward and defends it down
        cautiously
  92.5 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, flighted ball, right on the block
        hole, drives it back well to the bowler
  92.6 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, no run, turns away, left alone by the
        batsman, Dighe still not collecting it properly

End of over 93 (1 run) Australia 329/3
SR Tendulkar 10-1-18-0 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 150* (252b 12x4 5x6) SR Waugh 43* (142b 4x4 1x6)

  93.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, steps out and drives it back
        past the bowler to mid off, Ganguly dives and fields preventing to
        just the single
  93.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, one run, goes back and gently taps it
        behind square leg for the jog
  93.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, first dot ball to Hayden for the
        day, goes back and defends it to the on side
  93.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, two runs, leans back and cracks it to
        cover, Bahutule easily lets it go between his legs giving the
        couple
  93.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, two runs, paddles it around to fine leg
        for another couple
  93.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, comes forward and lets it to
        Dighe as the ball turns away from outside the off stump

End of over 94 (6 runs) Australia 335/3
Harbhajan Singh 28-3-107-1 - Anna Pavilion End
SR Waugh 44* (143b 4x4 1x6) ML Hayden 155* (257b 12x4 5x6)

  94.1 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, one run, goes back and taps it to cover
        point for the easy single
  94.2 Tendulkar to Hayden, legbye: one run
  94.3 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, one run, flighted ball, comes a bit forward
        and drives it to cover point again for the single
  94.4 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, sweeps it from outside the off stump
        to deep backward square leg
  94.5 Tendulkar to SR Waugh, one run, pushes it to Zaheer at mid off and
        sets off for the quick and risky run, if he had hit direct, that
        would have been curtains for Steve Waugh
  94.6 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, down the leg side, goes for the flick
        fine and misses it as Dighe also misses to collect as usual,
        luckily no runs this time

End of over 95 (5 runs) Australia 340/3
SR Tendulkar 11-1-22-0 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Waugh 47* (146b 4x4 1x6) ML Hayden 156* (260b 12x4 5x6)

  95.1 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, on target, turned in from
        outside the off stump, hurriedly defends it to cover
  95.2 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, comes forward and defends it
        to the off side cautiously
  95.3 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, stretches forward and defends
        it to the cover fielder safely
  95.4 Harbhajan Singh to SR Waugh, no run, rapped on the pads as he goes
        for the sweep, loud appeal, the ball bounces towards the wickets,
        Steve Waugh taps it away with his right hand and they appeal again
        and the umpire has to oblige this time

       Australia 340/4, Partnership of 123
       SR Waugh  handled the ball  47 (150b 4x4 1x6)

  95.5 Harbhajan Singh to Ponting, OUT: Ohhh! Ponting gets another duck -
        drags his back foot as he stretches to defend at that ball a nd is
        beaten by the turn and flight, Dighe collects the ball and breaks
        the stumps this time

       Australia 340/5, Partnership of 0
       RT Ponting  st Dighe b Harbhajan Singh  0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
       ML Hayden 156* (260b 12x4 5x6) Harbhajan Singh 28.5-3-107-2

  95.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gilchrist, no run, outside the off stump,
        fastish ball, left alone

End of over 96 (maiden) Australia 340/5
Harbhajan Singh 29-4-107-2 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 156* (260b 12x4 5x6) AC Gilchrist 0* (1b)

  96.1 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run
  96.2 Tendulkar to Hayden, two runs, steps out and lofts it over mid on
        towards long on for the couple
  96.3 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, paddles it away to long leg for the
        single this time
  96.4 Tendulkar to Gilchrist, no run, on target, goes back and defends it
        cautiously
  96.5 Tendulkar to Gilchrist, one run, sweeps it hard as he swivels and
        the ball rolls to long leg
  96.6 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, flighted ball, reaches Hayden on the
        full, he defends it cautiously

End of over 97 (4 runs) Australia 344/5
SR Tendulkar 12-1-26-0 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
AC Gilchrist 1* (3b) ML Hayden 159* (264b 12x4 5x6)

  97.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gilchrist, no run, deliberately pads it outside
        the off stump, half appeal
  97.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gilchrist, no run, on his pads, defends it well
        forward
  97.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gilchrist, OUT: goes for the harsh sweep and
        misses, gets hit on the back leg, huge appeal and the finger goes
        up, pretty plumb in front

       Australia 344/6, Partnership of 4
       AC Gilchrist  lbw b Harbhajan Singh  1 (6b 0x4 0x6)
       ML Hayden 159* (264b 12x4 5x6) Harbhajan Singh 29.3-4-107-3

  97.4 Harbhajan Singh to Warne, no run, on off stump, fatsish ball,
        defends it down
  97.5 Harbhajan Singh to Warne, no run, leans forward and defends it down
        cautiously
  97.6 Harbhajan Singh to Warne, no run

End of over 98 (maiden) Australia 344/6
Harbhajan Singh 30-5-107-3 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 159* (264b 12x4 5x6) SK Warne 0* (3b)

  98.1 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, sweeps it hard to square leg
  98.2 Tendulkar to Hayden, FOUR, full toss oytside the off stump, fices
        it to the cover fence
  98.3 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, stretches well forward and defends it
        down cautiously
  98.4 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run
  98.5 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, on his pads, paddle sweep again to
        long leg for the single
  98.6 Tendulkar to Warne, no run, comes forward and defends it well

End of over 99 (5 runs) Australia 349/6
SR Tendulkar 13-1-31-0 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 164* (269b 13x4 5x6) SK Warne 0* (4b)

       Just for the record
       The 6 Handled The Ball dismissals so far
       WR Endean - SA v Eng, 56-57, CapeTown
       AMJ Hilditch - Aus V Pak,  78-79, Perth
       Mohsin Khan - Pak v Aus,  82-83, Karachi
       DL Haynes - WI v Ind, 83-84, Mumbai
       GA Gooch - Eng v Aus, 1993, Old Trafford
       and now Steve Waugh
  99.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run
  99.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, fastish ball, pushes it to the
        on side very well
  99.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, comes out of the crease and
        drives it to long off for the easy sing
  99.4 Harbhajan Singh to Warne, no run, turns in slightly, some bounce
        too, awkwardly gets it on his pads
  99.5 Harbhajan Singh to Warne, no run, outside the leg stump, pads it
        down to the on side
  99.6 Harbhajan Singh to Warne, no run, comes forward and goes for the
        loft over mid wicket, does not connect well, gets it on his pads
        off the inside edge

End of over 100 (1 run) Australia 350/6
Harbhajan Singh 31-5-108-3 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 165* (272b 13x4 5x6) SK Warne 0* (7b)

 100.1 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, way outside the off stump, reaches it
        to and hits it with a flat bat to long off for the easy run
 100.2 Tendulkar to Warne, no run, stretches well forward and defends it
        down cautiously
 100.3 Tendulkar to Warne, no run, short ball, goes back and plays the
        pull, but no bat-ball contact
 100.4 Tendulkar to Warne, no run, outside the off stump, left alone off
        the back foot
 100.5 Tendulkar to Warne, no run, fastish ball on off stump, goes back
        and defends it down
 100.6 Tendulkar to Warne, no run, leans forward and defends it down

End of over 101 (1 run) Australia 351/6
SR Tendulkar 14-1-32-0 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 166* (273b 13x4 5x6) SK Warne 0* (12b)

 101.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, two runs, outside the off stump, turns
        the face of the bat towards backward point for the couple
 101.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, sweeps it hard again and gets a
        single to long leg
 101.3 Harbhajan Singh to Warne, no run, goes back and defends it down
 101.4 Harbhajan Singh to Warne, no run, stretches forward and defends it
        to the off side
 101.5 Harbhajan Singh to Warne, no run, down the leg side, moves back and
        across and lets it to Dighe
 101.6 Harbhajan Singh to Warne, no run, stretches well forward and
        defends it cautiously

End of over 102 (3 runs) Australia 354/6
Harbhajan Singh 32-5-111-3 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 169* (275b 13x4 5x6) SK Warne 0* (16b)

 102.1 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, turns very well from outside the off
        stump to outside the leg stump, left alone
 102.2 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, stretches well forward and defends it
        down well to the on side
 102.3 Tendulkar to Hayden, no run, on off stump, goes for the paddle
        sweep as Tendulkar flights it well, gets the ball on his pads,
        loud shout from Tendulkar
 102.4 Tendulkar to Hayden, one run, comes down the track and flicks it to
        long on with ease
 102.5 Tendulkar to Warne, no run, flighted ball on off stump, goes for
        the cover drive, inside edge on to his boots and rolls to cover
 102.6 Tendulkar to Warne, no run, short and wide, turning away, leans
        back and cuts it to the cover fielder hard, could not pierce the
        field

End of over 103 (1 run) Australia 355/6
SR Tendulkar 15-1-33-0 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 170* (279b 13x4 5x6) SK Warne 0* (18b)

 103.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, SIX, on his pads, sweeps it high over
        mid wicket and gets maximum, super shot from the man in form
 103.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, FOUR, drops it a bit short, leans back
        and cuts it to deep point boundary
 103.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, goes back
        and gets it on his pads, half appeal from Harbhajan
 103.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, two runs, paddles it very fine off his
        pads as he kneels down with his front foot forward for that shot
        again
 103.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, steps out and defends it with
        his pads, as Harbhajan saw him coming and fired it in
 103.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, leans forward and pushes it to
        long off for the strike

End of over 104 (13 runs) Australia 368/6
Harbhajan Singh 33-5-124-3 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 183* (285b 14x4 6x6) SK Warne 0* (18b)

Match State: Drinks

 104.1 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, goes back and
        left alone
 104.2 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, comes forward and defends it cautiously
 104.3 Bahutule to Hayden, FOUR, sweps it very hard to deep backward
        square leg, the ball races to the fence
 104.4 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, comes down the track, drops it a bit
        short, Hayden adjusts and defends it to the square leg
 104.5 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, steps out again and flicks it off his
        pads to mid wicket
 104.6 Bahutule to Hayden, one run, sweeps it hard again, gets it fin, but
        could get only the single

End of over 105 (5 runs) Australia 373/6
SV Bahutule 17-2-63-1 (6nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 188* (291b 15x4 6x6) SK Warne 0* (18b)

 105.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, steps out and takes it on the
        full and drives it down all the ground to long off for just the
        single
 105.2 Harbhajan Singh to Warne, no run, just outside the off stump, goes
        back and defends it towards gully very carefully
 105.3 Harbhajan Singh to Warne, no run, on off stump, Warne goes back and
        defends with a very straight bat
 105.4 Harbhajan Singh to Warne, no run, deliberately pads it down the leg
        side
 105.5 Harbhajan Singh to Warne, no run, comes forward and defends it to
        the off side with bat and pad together
 105.6 Harbhajan Singh to Warne, OUT: turns in sharply, Warne defends it
        down towards the leg side, the ball lobs in front of Das at
        forward short leg where he dives well and takes a good catch to
        mark the 23rd duck for Warne in Tests

       Australia 374/7, Partnership of 30
       SK Warne  c Das b Harbhajan Singh  0 (23b 0x4 0x6)

End of over 106 (1 run) Australia 374/7
Harbhajan Singh 34-5-125-4 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 189* (292b 15x4 6x6) 

 106.1 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, comes out and drives back to the bowler
 106.2 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, comes forward and gets the ball on his
        pads, well outside the off stump
 106.3 Bahutule to Hayden, no run
 106.4 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, pushes that flighted ball towards mid
        wicket off the front foot
 106.5 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump again, comes
        forward and gets on the pads casually
 106.6 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, goes for the harsh shot to the on side
        and manages only a thick inside edge and the ball rolls to square
        leg harmlessly

End of over 107 (maiden) Australia 374/7
SV Bahutule 18-3-63-1 (6nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
JN Gillespie 0* (0b) ML Hayden 189* (298b 15x4 6x6)

 107.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, on off stump, comes forward
        and defends it down with a dead bat
 107.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes forward and defends it
        down the track with dead bat again
 107.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, defends it towards silly
        point off the front foot
 107.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, comes well forward and
        defends it to forward short leg with his pads
 107.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, leans forward and defends
        with bat and pad close to each other
 107.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, stretches well forward and
        gets the ball on the pads as it rolls down the wicket back to the
        bowler

End of over 108 (maiden) Australia 374/7
Harbhajan Singh 35-6-125-4 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 189* (298b 15x4 6x6) JN Gillespie 0* (6b)

 108.1 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, steps out to the pitch of the ball and
        drives back hard to Bahutule
 108.2 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, flighted ball,
        comes forward and leaves it to the keeper
 108.3 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, goes for the paddle sweep again, does
        not connect well this time as the ball was fired it in
 108.4 Bahutule to Hayden, one run, comes out of the crease and lofts it
        towards long on for the single
 108.5 Bahutule to Gillespie, no run, flighted ball, pitched up on off
        stump, drives it to mid off fluently, could not get the single
 108.6 Bahutule to Gillespie, no run, outside the off stump, goes back and
        lets it to Dighe

End of over 109 (1 run) Australia 375/7
SV Bahutule 19-3-64-1 (6nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 190* (302b 15x4 6x6) JN Gillespie 0* (8b)

 109.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, steps out and drives it hard to
        long off all along the ground
 109.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run, defends well forward, goes in
        the air, just wide of Das at forward short leg
 109.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, no run
 109.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gillespie, OUT: goes for the cross batted heave,
        does not get horizontal distance, gets it high towards mid on,
        Ganguly runs a bit to his right and takes a well judged catch

       Australia 376/8, Partnership of 2
       JN Gillespie  c Ganguly b Harbhajan Singh  0 (11b 0x4 0x6)
       ML Hayden 191* (303b 15x4 6x6) Harbhajan Singh 35.4-6-126-5

 109.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, goes back and defends it
        towards mid wicket for the single
 109.6 Harbhajan Singh to Miller, no run, on off stump, leans forward and
        defends it down

End of over 110 (2 runs) Australia 377/8
Harbhajan Singh 36-6-127-5 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 192* (304b 15x4 6x6) CR Miller 0* (1b)

 110.1 Bahutule to Hayden, two runs, steps out and lofts it to deep mid
        wicket, Harbhajan drops it as he ran a long way
 110.2 Bahutule to Hayden, no run
 110.3 Bahutule to Hayden, two runs, steps out, Bahutule lets it go very
        wide outside the off stump, Hayden reaches to it and drives it to
        long off for a couple
 110.4 Bahutule to Hayden, one run, on his pads, sweeps it to fine leg for
        the single that takes him to 197
 110.5 Bahutule to Miller, no run, on target, defends it well forward
 110.6 Bahutule to Miller, no run, pitched up, comes to the pitch with
        front foot forward and defends it down to the off side

End of over 111 (5 runs) Australia 382/8
SV Bahutule 20-3-69-1 (6nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 197* (308b 15x4 6x6) CR Miller 0* (3b)

 111.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, three runs, outside the off stump,
        cracks it through cover and runs three very well for a wonderful
        200
 111.2 Harbhajan Singh to Miller, OUT: comes out and goes for the lofted
        shot over mid wicket, gets vertical distance and Bahutule runs in
        a bit from mid wicket and takes a very well judged catch to mark
        the fourth duck of the day

       Australia 385/9, Partnership of 9
       CR Miller  c Bahutule b Harbhajan Singh  0 (4b 0x4 0x6)
       ML Hayden 200* (309b 15x4 6x6) Harbhajan Singh 36.2-6-130-6

 111.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, outside the off stump, left
        alone
 111.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, comes forward and defends it to
        mid wicket
 111.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, pitched well up, digs it out
        towards mid off
 111.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, flicks it towards mid on and
        gets a quick run to keep the strike

End of over 112 (4 runs) Australia 386/9
Harbhajan Singh 37-6-131-6 - Anna Pavilion End
ML Hayden 201* (313b 15x4 6x6) GD McGrath 0* (0b)

 112.1 Bahutule to Hayden, no run, goes for the paddles sweep and gets it
        on his pads
 112.2 Bahutule to Hayden, one run, steps out and drives it hard tpo long
        off
 112.3 Bahutule to McGrath, no run, goes back and defends it towards
        backward point
 112.4 Bahutule to McGrath, no run, flighted ball on target, turns in
        away, leans well forward and defends it down
 112.5 Bahutule to McGrath, no run, goes for the harsh swep and misses it
 112.6 Bahutule to McGrath, no run, comes forward and defends it back
        towards the bowler

End of over 113 (1 run) Australia 387/9
SV Bahutule 21-3-70-1 (6nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 202* (315b 15x4 6x6) GD McGrath 0* (4b)

 113.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, on off stump, comes a bit
        forward and defends safely
 113.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, one run, almost yorks him there, digs it
        out, inside edge to backward square leg
 113.3 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, fastish ball on off stump,
        easily defends it to silly point
 113.4 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, no run, hangs his bat out at that ball
        just outside the off stump, thick edge and falls well short of the
        slip
 113.5 Harbhajan Singh to McGrath, one run, flighted ball, puts his front
        fot forward and hits it across the line to square leg to get off
        the mark
 113.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, wide outside the off
        stump,reaches for it and hits it hard, does not connect wel, the
        ball bounces to the cover fielder

End of over 114 (2 runs) Australia 389/9
Harbhajan Singh 38-6-133-6 - Anna Pavilion End
GD McGrath 1* (7b) ML Hayden 203* (318b 15x4 6x6)

 114.1 Tendulkar to McGrath, two runs, leans back and cuts that widish
        ball to backward point
 114.2 Tendulkar to McGrath, no run, drives it to extra cover
 114.3 Tendulkar to McGrath, no run, outside the off stump, turning away,
        goes back and taps it to backward point
 114.4 Tendulkar to McGrath, no run, fastish ball, pushes it towards
        backward point
 114.5 Tendulkar to McGrath, no run, thrusts his pad well in frint and
        defends it safely
 114.6 Tendulkar to McGrath, no run, goes for the big shot, manages only
        to mid on all along the ground

End of over 115 (2 runs) Australia 391/9
SR Tendulkar 16-1-35-0 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
ML Hayden 203* (318b 15x4 6x6) GD McGrath 3* (13b)

 115.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, no run, goes for the harsh sweep again
        and gtes on his back thigh, well outside the off stump and so no
        appeals
 115.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hayden, OUT: steps out and lofts it straight to
        the throat of Ganguly at long off, fails to carry his bat through

       Australia 391/10, Partnership of 6
       ML Hayden  c Ganguly b Harbhajan Singh  203 (320b 15x4 6x6)
       GD McGrath 3* (13b) Harbhajan Singh 38.2-6-133-7

       There ends the Australian 1st innings
       The Indians have really fought back wel after being  belted for the
        whole of yesterday
       But for Hayden's innings, Australia seem to be in a bit of trouble
        again
       Same for India too, but for  Harbhajan Singh the bowling looks
        ordinary
       Harbhajan picks 6 wickets today and the only other wicket to fall
        today was also off his bowling
       But it was not credited to him as Steve Waugh handled the ball
       Australia adding 65 runs this morning and losing 7 wickets
       Hayden contributing 56 off those 65 runs

Match State: Lunch - Day 2

       The Umpires decide to call Lunch too as the wicket fell exactly 10
        mins before usual Lunch
       Get back to us in about 40 mins for more LIVE commentary of
        exciting cricket from Chennai
       McGrath to start to Das
   0.1 McGrath to Das, two runs, flicks it off his pads to deep square leg
        to start off in style
   0.2 McGrath to Das, no run, outside the off stump, extra bounce, left
        alone to the keeper
   0.3 McGrath to Das, two runs, short ball , plays the pull bravely and
        gets another couple
   0.4 McGrath to Das, no run
   0.5 McGrath to Das, one run, goes back and defends it towards cover and
        takes the quick single
   0.6 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, swings aay,
        stands as he is and lets it to Gilchrist

End of over 1 (5 runs) India 5/0 (trail by 386 runs)
GD McGrath 1-0-5-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SS Das 5* (5b) S Ramesh 0* (1b)

       Gillespie will start from the Pavilion End
       oops from the Pattabhiram Gate end
   1.1 Gillespie to Das, two runs, leans forward to that pitche up ball
        and drives it through the vacant mid off region for another couple
        of runs
   1.2 Gillespie to Das, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward and
        shoulders arms
   1.3 Gillespie to Das, no run, on target, moves across and defends it to
        Langer at forward short leg
   1.4 Gillespie to Das, FOUR, pitched well up, goes for the off drive,
        gets an inside edge and the ball goes very close to the stumps to
        the fine leg fence
   1.5 Gillespie to Das, no run, outside the off stump, moves across and
        shoulders arms again
   1.6 Gillespie to Das, no run, comes forward to let it to the keeper
        this time, Gillespie gets some extra bounce too

End of over 2 (6 runs) India 11/0 (trail by 380 runs)
JN Gillespie 1-0-6-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Ramesh 0* (1b) SS Das 11* (11b 1x4)

   2.1 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, on off stump, defends it casually to
        cover with very good timing
   2.2 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, short ball, bouncing too high, Ramesh
        bends down and lets teh ball to Gilchrist
   2.3 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, drops it short,
        did not bounce much this time, seams away, Ranesh safely keeps
        himself away from the line of the ball
   2.4 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, across the left hander, Ramesh sees the
        ball well and lest it to the keeper
   2.5 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, slightly short of length, bounces well,
        Ramesh moves away as he lets the ball to the keeper
   2.6 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, on off stump, better line making the
        batsman play at it this time, Ramesh half forward and defends it
        towards cover

End of over 3 (maiden) India 11/0 (trail by 380 runs)
GD McGrath 2-1-5-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SS Das 11* (11b 1x4) S Ramesh 0* (7b)

   3.1 Gillespie to Das, one run, flicks it very well off his pads to fine
        leg for the easy single, that shot was made easy as the ball was
        directed on leg stump
   3.2 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, round the wicket to Ramesh, short of
        length ball on off stump, Ramesh defends it with foot planted to
        his crease
   3.3 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, perfectly times that push to cover
        from off stump, but fails to place it well and so has to be
        contented just with the shot and no runs
   3.4 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, on target, Ramesh comes a bit forward
        and defends it back towards the bowler
   3.5 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, faster ball, drifting down the leg
        side, Ramesh tries to flick it hard and misses it and gets rapped
        on the pads, well outside the leg stump
   3.6 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run, on off stump, defends it back towards
        the bowler, not veryconvincingly as he plays at it away from the
        body

End of over 4 (1 run) India 12/0 (trail by 379 runs)
JN Gillespie 2-0-7-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SS Das 12* (12b 1x4) S Ramesh 0* (12b)

       3 slips and 2 gullies
   4.1 McGrath to Das, no run, comes confidently forward and defends it
        down to the off side
   4.2 McGrath to Das, no run, short ball, bouncer, well directed, Das
        bends down easily
   4.3 McGrath to Das, no run, fuller ball, outside the off stump, Das
        puts his front foot forward and lest the ball fly to Gilchrist
   4.4 McGrath to Das, three runs, short ball, Das rocks back and pulls it
        positively in front of square leg, did not connect very well and
        so gets just three
   4.5 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, wide outside the off stump, moving a bit
        away too, Ramesh carefully lets it go to the keeper
   4.6 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, across the left hander, short of length
        ball, just a bit away from dragging Ramesh to the shot

End of over 5 (3 runs) India 15/0 (trail by 376 runs)
GD McGrath 3-1-8-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SS Das 15* (16b 1x4) S Ramesh 0* (14b)

   5.1 Gillespie to Das, no run, on off stump, defends it to the off side
        off the front foot carefully
   5.2 Gillespie to Das, no run, outside the off stump, not anywhere close
        for Das to play at it, comes forward and lest it to the keeper
   5.3 Gillespie to Das, no run, outside the off stump, curls in a bit,
        Das goes back and across and leaves it alone
   5.4 Gillespie to Das, no run, fullish ball on off stump, cautiously
        bends down and defends it to the off side
   5.5 Gillespie to Das, no run, outside the off stump, plants his front
        foot forward and shoulders arms
   5.6 Gillespie to Das, FOUR, outside the off stump, leans back and jabs
        his bat at it and the ball bisects the 3rd slip and gully in a
        flash to the 3rd man boundary

End of over 6 (4 runs) India 19/0 (trail by 372 runs)
JN Gillespie 3-0-11-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Ramesh 0* (14b) SS Das 19* (22b 2x4)

   6.1 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, keeps it straight on target, leans a bit
        forward and pushes back towards the bowler
   6.2 McGrath to Ramesh, (noball) two runs, McGrath oversteps, leans
        forward and drives it back past the bowler just away from the
        wickets at the other end towards long off
   6.2 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, short ball, outside the off stump,
        Ramesh lets it alone which he usually does not do
   6.3 McGrath to Ramesh, FOUR, on his pads, flicks it beautifully through
        mid wicket to the fence, super shot from the local lad
   6.4 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, pushes it towards
        point with no foot movement
   6.5 McGrath to Ramesh, two runs, on target, turns it towards mid wicket
        , did not time well enough this time and so gets just the couple
   6.6 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, fastish ball, just outside the off
        stump, leans to that and defends it towards cover

End of over 7 (9 runs) India 28/0 (trail by 363 runs)
GD McGrath 4-1-17-0 (1nb) - Anna Pavilion End
SS Das 19* (22b 2x4) S Ramesh 8* (21b 1x4)

       9 runs coming of that McGrath over
       Not an usual happening in Test cricket
       Miller comes to bowl very early replacing Gillespie
   7.1 Miller to Das, no run, stretches forward to that ball outside the
        off stump and defends it down very well
   7.2 Miller to Das, no run, that one turned away sharply, defends it
        down towards point
   7.3 Miller to Das, no run, leans to that ball and drives it very well
        through cover, Steve Waugh dives and stops well too
   7.4 Miller to Das, no run, flighted ball on target, flicks it to mid
        wicket, no piercing again
   7.5 Miller to Das, no run, flicks it hard again to mid wicket, not
        getting it wide of the man there
   7.6 Miller to Das, no run, fastish ball, comes forward and decides not
        o play at it and lets the ball to Gilchrist

End of over 8 (maiden) India 28/0 (trail by 363 runs)
CR Miller 1-1-0-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Ramesh 8* (21b 1x4) SS Das 19* (28b 2x4)

   8.1 McGrath to Ramesh, (noball) no run, digs it in short as Jayaprakash
        stretches his right arm horizontal to signal his overstepping,
        Ramesh bends down easily
   8.1 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, turns it to square leg off his pads
   8.2 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, across the left hander, holds his bat
        high and leaves it to the keeper cautiously
   8.3 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, short of length ball, bounces over
        Ramesh as he bends down to that ball quite easily
   8.4 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, coming round the stumps to Ramesh, keeps
        it on off stump, Ramesh comes a bit forward and defends it back to
        the bowler
   8.5 McGrath to Ramesh, two runs, short of length ball, leans back and
        forces it through cover,  Milelr dives and manages to half stop it
        and so the ball does not carry to the ropes
   8.6 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, way outside the off stump, fuller ball,
        left alone, Ramesh is never going to reach those balls which are
        really wide

End of over 9 (3 runs) India 31/0 (trail by 360 runs)
GD McGrath 5-1-20-0 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
SS Das 19* (28b 2x4) S Ramesh 10* (28b 1x4)

   9.1 Miller to Das, one run, short of length ball, goes back and taps it
        behind square leg enabling Ramesh to face Miller for the first
        time today
   9.2 Miller to Ramesh, no run, coming round the wicket to the left
        hander, on off stump, Ramesh comes forward and defends it back to
        Miller
   9.3 Miller to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, turning away,
        Ramesh delieberately pads it away
   9.4 Miller to Ramesh, no run, faster ball on target, Ramesh hurriedly
        defends it to the on side
   9.5 Miller to Ramesh, no run, Ramesh steps out with aggressive intent,
        fires that ball in, defends with his pads
   9.6 Miller to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward with
        his front foot well in front and lets it to the keeper

End of over 10 (1 run) India 32/0 (trail by 359 runs)
CR Miller 2-1-1-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SS Das 20* (29b 2x4) S Ramesh 10* (33b 1x4)

  10.1 Gillespie to Das, two runs, cracks it through cover with  a flat
        bat
  10.2 Gillespie to Das, no run, comes forward and defends it towards
        cover
  10.3 Gillespie to Das, no run
  10.4 Gillespie to Das, no run, leans well forward and defends it towards
        cover
  10.5 Gillespie to Das, no run, fuller ball, just outside the off stump,
        left alone
  10.6 Gillespie to Das, no run, short ball, Das ducks to it pretty easily

End of over 11 (2 runs) India 34/0 (trail by 357 runs)
JN Gillespie 4-0-13-0 - Anna Pavilion End
S Ramesh 10* (33b 1x4) SS Das 22* (35b 2x4)

  11.1 Miller to Ramesh, no run, short of length, turning away, defends it
        towards cover
  11.2 Miller to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, shoulders arms off
        the front foot
  11.3 Miller to Ramesh, no run, leans forward and defends it back to the
        bowler
  11.4 Miller to Ramesh, no run, comes out of the crease and drives it to
        cover easily, not in the gap
  11.5 Miller to Ramesh, no run, pushes it off the front foot to short
        cover
  11.6 Miller to Ramesh, one run, on leg stump, fastish ball, flicks it
        with his wrists to square leg to keep strike

End of over 12 (1 run) India 35/0 (trail by 356 runs)
CR Miller 3-1-2-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Ramesh 11* (39b 1x4) SS Das 22* (35b 2x4)

  12.1 Gillespie to Ramesh, two runs, leans to that ball outside the off
        stump and drives it well in front of point for a very good couple
  12.2 Gillespie to Ramesh, no run
  12.3 Gillespie to Ramesh, three runs, on his pads, easy pickings for
        Ramesh, flicks it easily to deep square leg and did not hit it
        well enough to take is across the ropes
  12.4 Gillespie to Das, no run, on off stump, leans well forward and
        defends it towards backward point
  12.5 Gillespie to Das, no run
  12.6 Gillespie to Das, no run

End of over 13 (5 runs) India 40/0 (trail by 351 runs)
JN Gillespie 5-0-18-0 - Anna Pavilion End
S Ramesh 16* (42b 1x4) SS Das 22* (38b 2x4)

       Warne into the attack now
  13.1 Warne to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, turns in, comes
        forward and lest it to the keeper
  13.2 Warne to Ramesh, one run, flicks it with his wrist behind square
        leg for a single
  13.3 Warne to Das, no run, on his pads, goes for the attacking sweep and
        misses it
  13.4 Warne to Das, no run, outside the leg stump, thrusts his pad
        forward and gets the ball on it
  13.5 Warne to Das, no run, flighted ball, well pitched up, pits his
        front foot forward and pushes it to extra cover
  13.6 Warne to Das, no run, outside the off stump, turns away, Das leans
        back and cuts it to backward point, not able to get it past the
        man there

End of over 14 (1 run) India 41/0 (trail by 350 runs)
SK Warne 1-0-1-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Ramesh 17* (44b 1x4) SS Das 22* (42b 2x4)

  14.1 Miller to Ramesh, no run, on off stump, comes forward and defend
        well
  14.2 Miller to Ramesh, one run, outside the off stump, taps it towards
        cover point for the fast run
  14.3 Miller to Das, no run, on target, comes forward and defends it to
        forward short leg
  14.4 Miller to Das, no run
  14.5 Miller to Das, no run, on off stump, comes forward and defends it
        down to the off side
  14.6 Miller to Das, no run, down the leg side, goes for the sweep and
        misses it again

End of over 15 (1 run) India 42/0 (trail by 349 runs)
CR Miller 4-1-3-0 - Anna Pavilion End
S Ramesh 18* (46b 1x4) SS Das 22* (46b 2x4)

  15.1 Warne to Ramesh, FOUR, outside the off stump, leans forward and
        drives, thick edge and the ball flies wide of slip to the 3rd man
        boundary for four lucky runs
  15.2 Warne to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, stretches to that
        ball and defends it well
  15.3 Warne to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, turns in, Ramesh
        gets his front foot well forward and shoulders arms
  15.4 Warne to Ramesh, no run, flights that ball on off stump, Ramesh
        cautiously defends it to the on side
  15.5 Warne to Ramesh, no run, on off stump, Ramesh carefully bends to it
        and defends it down
  15.6 Warne to Ramesh, no run, leans forward and pushes it towards mid
        wicket cautiously as he negotiates that Warne over

End of over 16 (4 runs) India 46/0 (trail by 345 runs)
SK Warne 2-0-5-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SS Das 22* (46b 2x4) S Ramesh 22* (52b 2x4)

Match State: Drinks

  16.1 Miller to Das, one run, goes back and works it to backward square
        leg with ease for the single
  16.2 Miller to Ramesh, no run, rocks back and cuts it to backward point
  16.3 Miller to Ramesh, FOUR, directed on his pads, flicks it very well
        leaning well forward through mid wicket to the fence
  16.4 Miller to Ramesh, two runs, rocks back and cuts it to deep backward
        point , Ponting givs the chase and stops it just in front of the
        ropes
  16.5 Miller to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, goes back and
        shoulders arms
  16.6 Miller to Ramesh, no run

End of over 17 (7 runs) India 53/0 (trail by 338 runs)
CR Miller 5-1-10-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SS Das 23* (47b 2x4) S Ramesh 28* (57b 3x4)

  17.1 Warne to Das, FOUR, sweeps it from off stump to mid wicket with
        style, Das very controlled on playing that shot
  17.2 Warne to Das, no run, deliberately pads it away outside the leg
        stump
  17.3 Warne to Das, no run, plays the cut to the faster ball on off stump
  17.4 Warne to Das, no run, flighted ball, pitching on middle stump and
        turns over the stumps, Das plays the sweep and gets beaten
        completely
  17.5 Warne to Das, no run, steps out and drives it to mid on confidently
  17.6 Warne to Das, no run, leans well forward and defends it to the off
        side

End of over 18 (4 runs) India 57/0 (trail by 334 runs)
SK Warne 3-0-9-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Ramesh 28* (57b 3x4) SS Das 27* (53b 3x4)

  18.1 Miller to Ramesh, one run, turns it behind square leg for the easy
        single off his pads
  18.2 Miller to Das, one run, goes back, stands up, turns it off his hips
        in front of square leg very well, Das played that really well
  18.3 Miller to Ramesh, no run
  18.4 Miller to Ramesh, no run, well timed push off the front foot to mid
        off, Mark Waugh fields there
  18.5 Miller to Ramesh, no run, pitched up flighted ball, drives it to
        mid off again
  18.6 Miller to Ramesh, no run, stretches forward and defends it down to
        the off side

End of over 19 (2 runs) India 59/0 (trail by 332 runs)
CR Miller 6-1-12-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SS Das 28* (54b 3x4) S Ramesh 29* (62b 3x4)

  19.1 Warne to Das, no run, plays the cut again, straightish ball,
        dangerous to that to Warne
  19.2 Warne to Das, no run, outside the off stump, turning away, pads it
        deliberately away
  19.3 Warne to Das, one run, outside the leg stump, turning in, Das gets
        his front foot across and sweeps it very hard to Miller at long
        leg
  19.4 Warne to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, straight ball,
        Ramesh comes forward and shoulders arms
  19.5 Warne to Ramesh, no run, fuller ball, turns in, left alone
  19.6 Warne to Ramesh, one run, outside the off stump, reaches to it with
        no foot movement and taps it to point for the easily jogged single

End of over 20 (2 runs) India 61/0 (trail by 330 runs)
SK Warne 4-0-11-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Ramesh 30* (65b 3x4) SS Das 29* (57b 3x4)

  20.1 Miller to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, left alone safely
  20.2 Miller to Ramesh, no run, flighted ball on his pads, defends it
        safely to the on side
  20.3 Miller to Ramesh, no run, on off stump, comes forward and defends
        back to the bowler
  20.4 Miller to Ramesh, no run, fastish ball, hurriedly pushes it to mid
        off
  20.5 Miller to Ramesh, no run, on target, comes a bit forward and
        defends it towards square leg with an angled bat
  20.6 Miller to Ramesh, no run, flighted ball on off stump, leans forward
        and drives it to mid off with ease, could not get it past the
        infield

End of over 21 (maiden) India 61/0 (trail by 330 runs)
CR Miller 7-2-12-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SS Das 29* (57b 3x4) S Ramesh 30* (71b 3x4)

  21.1 Warne to Das, one run, flighted ball, defends it towards gully and
        takes a risky single
  21.2 Warne to Ramesh, no run, drives it to deep mid off, Das came half
        way, Ramesh sends him back, atrocious running by Ramesh, there was
        a run SURELY
  21.3 Warne to Ramesh, no run, drives it to cover, Hayden dives and stops
        well
  21.4 Warne to Ramesh, no run
  21.5 Warne to Ramesh, no run
  21.6 Warne to Ramesh, no run

End of over 22 (1 run) India 62/0 (trail by 329 runs)
SK Warne 5-0-12-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SS Das 30* (58b 3x4) S Ramesh 30* (76b 3x4)

  22.1 Miller to Das, no run, on off stump, comes forward and defends it
        towards gully
  22.2 Miller to Das, no run, on off stump, leans well forward and defends
        it down cautiously
  22.3 Miller to Das, no run, stretches to that flighted ball on off stump
        and defends it towards cover
  22.4 Miller to Das, no run, fastish short of length ball, defends it to
        the off side again
  22.5 Miller to Das, FOUR, flighted ball on off stump, goes across the
        line and gets it over mid wicket to the ropes pretty harshly
  22.6 Miller to Das, no run, on off stump, stretches forward and plays
        and misses

End of over 23 (4 runs) India 66/0 (trail by 325 runs)
CR Miller 8-2-16-0 - Anna Pavilion End
S Ramesh 30* (76b 3x4) SS Das 34* (64b 4x4)

  23.1 Warne to Ramesh, no run, way outside the off stump, comes a long
        way, bounces well to be above the wickets
  23.2 Warne to Ramesh, no run, forces it hard to cover, straight to the
        man there along the ground
  23.3 Warne to Ramesh, no run, comes forward and defends with his pad and
        bat together
  23.4 Warne to Ramesh, one run, puts his front foot forward and tickles
        it fine towards fine leg for the single
  23.5 Warne to Das, no run, steps out to that flighted ball, not reaching
        the pitch, so thrusts his pads and defends it to the off side
  23.6 Warne to Das, no run, almost yorked him there, Das digs it out well
        towards the bowler

End of over 24 (1 run) India 67/0 (trail by 324 runs)
SK Warne 6-0-13-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Ramesh 31* (80b 3x4) SS Das 34* (66b 4x4)

  24.1 Miller to Ramesh, no run, on off stump, hurriedly defends it to
        silly point
  24.2 Miller to Ramesh, no run, flighted, well pitched up, drives it hard
        to cover, not piercing the field again
  24.3 Miller to Ramesh, two runs, steps out, Miller drops it in short,
        Ramesh manages to get bat to it and hits it in the air wide of
        Steve Waugh at short cover
  24.4 Miller to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, shoulders arms
        comfortably
  24.5 Miller to Ramesh, no run, flights that ball on target, Ramesh gets
        his front foot forward and defends with a straight bat
  24.6 Miller to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, turn and bounce ,
        Ramesh lets that one to Gilchrist

End of over 25 (2 runs) India 69/0 (trail by 322 runs)
CR Miller 9-2-18-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SS Das 34* (66b 4x4) S Ramesh 33* (86b 3x4)

  25.1 Warne to Das, no run, moves a bit away and cuts it towards backward
        point
  25.2 Warne to Das, FOUR, smacks it well, flighted ball on target, Das
        bends down and plays the smacky sweep
  25.3 Warne to Das, FOUR, steps down the track and drives it very well
        through extra cover, beats the man at mid off very well
  25.4 Warne to Das, no run, very well flighted ball, in the block hole,
        cautiously defends it back to the bowler
  25.5 Warne to Das, no run, puts his front foot forward and lets the ball
        to the keeper as it turns away
  25.6 Warne to Das, (noball) no run, Warne oversteps as he tries to bowl
        it in the block hole again, Das defends back to the bowler
  25.6 Warne to Das, no run, flighted ball again , awkwardly pushed back
        to Warne

End of over 26 (9 runs) India 78/0 (trail by 313 runs)
SK Warne 7-0-22-0 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Ramesh 33* (86b 3x4) SS Das 42* (73b 6x4)

  26.1 Miller to Ramesh, no run, on target, shortoish ball, defends it to
        mid wicket
  26.2 Miller to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, leans forward and
        defends it to the off side
  26.3 Miller to Ramesh, no run, taps it off his pads to square leg,
        Gillespie fields
  26.4 Miller to Ramesh, no run, leans back and hits it hard to Gillespie
        at backward square leg, does not connect well as he wanted
  26.5 Miller to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, put shis front
        foot forward and lets it to the keeper
  26.6 Miller to Ramesh, no run, flighted on off stump, defends it down
        with a straight bat to the off side

End of over 27 (maiden) India 78/0 (trail by 313 runs)
CR Miller 10-3-18-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SS Das 42* (73b 6x4) S Ramesh 33* (92b 3x4)

  27.1 Warne to Das, no run, rapped on the pads as he stretches well
        forward, half shout from Warne
  27.2 Warne to Das, no run, flighted , drifting down the leg side,
        defends it towards mid wicket cautiously
  27.3 Warne to Das, FOUR, on off stump, turns away, Das goes back and
        guides it very delicately and deliberately wide of backward point
        to the fence
  27.4 Warne to Das, no run, faster ball, way outside the off stump, Das
        can never reach to those
  27.5 Warne to Das, no run, flightes it on target, cautiously defends it
        to the off side
  27.6 Warne to Das, no run, short ball, cuts it to point, Steve Waugh
        fields it well preventing the run

End of over 28 (4 runs) India 82/0 (trail by 309 runs)
SK Warne 8-0-26-0 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Ramesh 33* (92b 3x4) SS Das 46* (79b 7x4)

  28.1 Miller to Ramesh, one run, cuts it to backward point harshly and
        gets the single
  28.2 Miller to Das, no run, comes well forward and defends it down
        cautiously
  28.3 Miller to Das, no run, outside the off stump, leans to it and
        defends it to the off side
  28.4 Miller to Das, no run, well pitched up, drives it to extra cover
        not vert fluently
  28.5 Miller to Das, no run, comes forward as the ball was just outside
        the off stump and defends it
  28.6 Miller to Das, no run, on off stump, leans forward and defends it
        towards cover cautiously

End of over 29 (1 run) India 83/0 (trail by 308 runs)
CR Miller 11-3-19-0 - Anna Pavilion End
S Ramesh 34* (93b 3x4) SS Das 46* (84b 7x4)

  29.1 Warne to Ramesh, one run, leans back and taps it towards backward
        point
  29.2 Warne to Das, FOUR, flighted ball, sweeps it hard to mid wicket,
        really wants to dictate terms to Warne, reaches his 50 too
  29.3 Warne to Das, no run, steps out and defends that ball back to the
        bowler , it was outside the leg stump too
  29.4 Warne to Das, no run, fastish ball outsidee the off stump, taps it
        defensively to backward point
  29.5 Warne to Das, no run, stretches forward and defends it towards
        point with bat and pad very much together
  29.6 Warne to Das, no run, pitches outside the leg stump, turns in, Das
        sweeps it with his front foot well forward to Ponting at square
        leg

End of over 30 (5 runs) India 88/0 (trail by 303 runs)
SK Warne 9-0-31-0 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Ramesh 35* (94b 3x4) SS Das 50* (89b 8x4)

  30.1 Miller to Ramesh, no run, flighted, right in the block hole,
        defends it towards mid on
  30.2 Miller to Ramesh, no run, on off stump, defends it towards the
        bowler
  30.3 Miller to Ramesh, no run
  30.4 Miller to Ramesh, no run, flights it on target, puts his front foot
        forward and defends it towards cover
  30.5 Miller to Ramesh, FOUR, outside the off stump, short of length ,
        guides it very late to the 3rd man fence
  30.6 Miller to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward and
        left alone to Gilchrist

End of over 31 (4 runs) India 92/0 (trail by 299 runs)
CR Miller 12-3-23-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SS Das 50* (89b 8x4) S Ramesh 39* (100b 4x4)

  31.1 Warne to Das, one run, outside the leg stump, sweeps it, gets a
        fine edge and runs fine
  31.2 Warne to Ramesh, no run
  31.3 Warne to Ramesh, one run
  31.4 Warne to Das, no run, defensive push back to the bowler
  31.5 Warne to Das, no run
  31.6 Warne to Das, no run, outside the leg stump, sweeps it hard to
        short fine leg

End of over 32 (2 runs) India 94/0 (trail by 297 runs)
SK Warne 10-0-33-0 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Ramesh 40* (102b 4x4) SS Das 51* (93b 8x4)

       mcGrath called back into the attack
  32.1 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, on target, comes a bit forward and
        defends it towards mid on
  32.2 McGrath to Ramesh, three runs, flicks it off his pads to deep mid
        wicket
  32.3 McGrath to Das, no run, on off stump, comes forward and defends it
        to the off side cautiously
  32.4 McGrath to Das, no run, outside the off stump, goes for the cut
        with no feet movement, misses it
  32.5 McGrath to Das, no run, pushes back to the bowler
  32.6 McGrath to Das, no run

End of over 33 (3 runs) India 97/0 (trail by 294 runs)
GD McGrath 6-1-23-0 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
S Ramesh 43* (104b 4x4) SS Das 51* (97b 8x4)

       Miller switching ends
  33.1 Miller to Ramesh, two runs, drives it through cover
  33.2 Miller to Ramesh, no run, on target, defends back to the bowler
  33.3 Miller to Ramesh, three runs, on his pads, flicks it off his pads
        to deep mid wicket and runs well for three
  33.4 Miller to Das, FOUR, comes forward and drives it very well along
        the ground wide of mid off, MCgRath gives a vain cahse
  33.5 Miller to Das, no run
  33.6 Miller to Das, one run, goes back and taps it backward of square
        leg for the single to face the first bal after Tea

End of over 34 (10 runs) India 107/0 (trail by 284 runs)
CR Miller 13-3-33-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SS Das 56* (100b 9x4) S Ramesh 48* (107b 4x4)

Match State: Tea - Day 2

       The final session about to start on Day 2
       The umpires are already on the field
       The day has been so far so good for India
       The players making their way to the centre
       McGrath continues
  34.1 McGrath to Das, no run, fuller ball outside the off stump, comes
        forward and lets it to the keeper
  34.2 McGrath to Das, no run, short ball, just outside the off stump, Das
        mives away easily
  34.3 McGrath to Das, one run, short ball, well directed, Das pulls it
        backward of square leg for the single to long leg
  34.4 McGrath to Ramesh, FOUR, on his pads, splendid on drive off his
        pads, good way to start after tea and reaches his 50 too
  34.5 McGrath to Ramesh, FOUR, another boundary, on off stump, leans well
        forward and drives it straight back past the bowler to the long
        off ropes
  34.6 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, drives it to point

End of over 35 (9 runs) India 116/0 (trail by 275 runs)
GD McGrath 7-1-32-0 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
SS Das 57* (103b 9x4) S Ramesh 56* (110b 6x4)

  35.1 Warne to Das, no run, flighted ball outside the off stump, leans
        well forward and defends it down
  35.2 Warne to Das, one run, flighted ball, on his pads this time, taps
        it behind square leg for the single
  35.3 Warne to Ramesh, no run, leans forward and pushes it awkwardly
        towards mid off
  35.4 Warne to Ramesh, no run
  35.5 Warne to Ramesh, no run, flighted ball on target, defends it down
        to the off side canfidently
  35.6 Warne to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, turns in, Ramesh
        gets his pad across and leaves it to the keeper

End of over 36 (1 run) India 117/0 (trail by 274 runs)
SK Warne 11-0-34-0 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SS Das 58* (105b 9x4) S Ramesh 56* (114b 6x4)

  36.1 McGrath to Das, no run, outside the off stump. quicker ball. puts
        his front fot forward and across and shoulders arms
  36.2 McGrath to Das, no run, awkward steep rise, just outside the off
        stump. Das stands up 'tall' and defends it down
  36.3 McGrath to Das, no run
  36.4 McGrath to Das, no run, short ball, steep rise again, goes back and
        thinks of the pull, decides against it later and defends it to the
        off side
  36.5 McGrath to Das, no run, outside the off stump, stepp rise again,
        defends it down cautiously
  36.6 McGrath to Das, no run, short balll, bounces high, Das goes beneath
        that one easily

End of over 37 (maiden) India 117/0 (trail by 274 runs)
GD McGrath 8-2-32-0 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
S Ramesh 56* (114b 6x4) SS Das 58* (111b 9x4)

  37.1 Warne to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, turns in, left
        alone to Gilchrist
  37.2 Warne to Ramesh, no run, comes well forward and defends it with his
        pads
  37.3 Warne to Ramesh, no run, outside off stump, goes back and across
        and defends it towards point
  37.4 Warne to Ramesh, one run, faster ball on his pads, pushes it to
        wide mid on for the single
  37.5 Warne to Das, no run, outside the leg stump, rapped on the back pad
        as he tries to defend forward
  37.6 Warne to Das, no run, cautiously defends it down towards point as
        the ball turns away

End of over 38 (1 run) India 118/0 (trail by 273 runs)
SK Warne 12-0-35-0 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Ramesh 57* (118b 6x4) SS Das 58* (113b 9x4)

  38.1 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, comes round the wicket to the left
        hander, keeps it on off stump, Ramesh leans well forward and
        defends it towards cover
  38.2 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, Ramesh hangs his
        bat out at that one and is beaten , no foot work from Ramesh
  38.3 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, comes forward and
        left alone to the keeper
  38.4 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, outside the off stump, straight ball,
        Ramesh stays as he is and lets it to Gilchrist
  38.5 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, pitched up, comes forward and drives
        that ball to mid off with good timing, but could not get the
        placement right
  38.6 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, short ball, Ramesh ducks down easily

End of over 39 (maiden) India 118/0 (trail by 273 runs)
GD McGrath 9-3-32-0 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
SS Das 58* (113b 9x4) S Ramesh 57* (124b 6x4)

  39.1 Warne to Das, no run, outside leg stump, steps out to the pitch of
        the ball and defends it
  39.2 Warne to Das, no run, defensively pushes it towards cover
  39.3 Warne to Das, one run, leans to that flighted ball and pushes it to
        deep mid off for the single
  39.4 Warne to Ramesh, no run, just outside the off stump, hurriedly
        defends it to silly point
  39.5 Warne to Ramesh, one run, on target, defensive tap towards mid on
        for the single
  39.6 Warne to Das, no run, flighted ball, on target, Das puts his front
        fot forward and defends at it, loud appeal, turned down, Warne not
        very happy

End of over 40 (2 runs) India 120/0 (trail by 271 runs)
SK Warne 13-0-37-0 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Ramesh 58* (126b 6x4) SS Das 59* (117b 9x4)

  40.1 McGrath to Ramesh, no run
  40.2 McGrath to Ramesh, no run, just outside the off stump, goes back
        and defends it towards cover cautiously
  40.3 McGrath to Ramesh, one run, leans forward and tries to defend at
        that ball on off stump, thick edge and the ball rolls to 3rd man
        for the single
  40.4 McGrath to Das, no run, goes back and defends that one with his
        body well behind
  40.5 McGrath to Das, no run, outside the off stump, goes back and
        shoulders arms
  40.6 McGrath to Das, no run, goes back and defends it to the off side

End of over 41 (1 run) India 121/0 (trail by 270 runs)