Match State: Day 1 start scheduled to start at 09:30 IST (04:00 GMT)
Good morning all, and welcome to a bright and sunny morning for the
second Test of this three-match India-West Indies series at the MA
Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
The first Test won comprehensively by India, who notched up their
first-ever innings win over the West Indies, the tourists are now
under pressure to bounce back in this match.
Captain Carl Hooper cites recent history - the West Indies came
back from one-down to win a series in the Caribbean earlier this
year - to bolster team morale, but he will find it tough to repeat
that feat here.
Like the Wankhede Stadium, Chepauk has a relaid track, and just
like Mumbai's pitch, this too does not look to be vastly different
from its predecessor.
Both captains opined that the track would take turn from day one,
and then proceed to turn square later in the match. That will
bring back memories of Narendra Hirwani's 16-136 when these teams
last met here in 1988.
The first rains of this monsoon season visited Chennai last week,
but today - at the very least - looks to be sunny and hot, 34
degrees as opposed to Mumbai's 37. No let-up on the temperature
front for the West Indies, then.
The West Indies will be looking to square the series here,
hopefully by lifting their dismal batting standards from Mumbai to
leave run-scoring to more people than Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
India, for their part, are on a roll, and their mighty batting
perfectly complements their spin-force on home wickets. The
punters, therefore, would feel obligated to put their money on the
home side.
But there are five days of cricket to be played, and - in the
hoariest of cliches - anything could happen.
The toss was won by Carl Hooper, who opted to have first bat. The
Indian team remains unchanged, but the West Indies have brought in
Gareth Breese and Jermaine Lawson for Cameron Cuffy and Mahendra
Nagamootoo.
Teams:
India: Sourav Ganguly (captain), Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid,
VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Sanjay Bangar, Parthiv Patel, Anil
Kumble, Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh, Javagal Srinath
West Indies: Carl Hooper (captain), Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Ridley
Jacobs, Chris Gayle, Wavell Hinds, Ryan Hinds, Ramnaresh Sarwan,
Pedro Collins, Mervyn Dillon, Jermaine Lawson, Gareth Breese,
Darren Ganga
0.1 Srinath to Gayle, no run, just on the middle stump, seaming away a
touch away from the left hander, who leaves it alone outside the
off.
0.2 Srinath to Gayle, no run, on off stump this time, no movement iun
the air or off the pitch, and Gayle shoulders arms again.
0.3 Srinath to Gayle, no run, on off stump, just short of a length, and
Gayle lets it pass outside the off.
0.4 Srinath to Gayle, no run, good line from Srinath, trying to tempt
Gayle outside the off before the batsman has a chance to get his
feet moving.
0.5 Srinath to Gayle, no run, on middle and off, seaming away
prodigiously but only after it passes the stumps.
0.6 Srinath to Gayle, no run, on middle and leg, and Gayle chops down
on it to lay bat on ball for the first time, playing it quietly
away to leg.
End of over 1 (maiden) West Indies 0/0
J Srinath 1-1-0-0 - Anna Pavilion End
WW Hinds 0* (0b) CH Gayle 0* (6b)
1.1 Khan to WW Hinds, no run, after a good Test at Mumbai, Zaheer
steams in, pitches the ball just outside off, and Hinds leaves
well enough alone.
1.2 Khan to WW Hinds, no run, outside the off, and Hinds has little
problem in watching this one sail through to Parthiv Patel/
1.3 Khan to WW Hinds, no run, much further outside the off this time,
and the ball reaches Parthiv Patel only on the second bounce.
1.4 Khan to WW Hinds, one run, sliding down leg, and Hinds clips it
away off his pads to fine leg for a single, getting his team off
the mark.
1.5 Khan to Gayle, no run, correcting his line, Zaheer pushes this one
outside off again, and Gayle shoulders arms.
1.6 Khan to Gayle, no run, outside the off, and sharp bounce this time
from Zaheer, Parthiv collecting it at shoulder-heigth.
End of over 2 (1 run) West Indies 1/0
Z Khan 1-0-1-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 1* (4b) CH Gayle 0* (8b)
2.1 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, pitched up a notch, and Hinds is drawn
forward onto the front foot, the ball whistling past the outside
edge.
2.2 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, on leg stump, blocked to leg, just
short of short midwicket.
2.3 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, short of a length, Srinath getting
enough bounce to beat Hinds at shoulder height.
2.4 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, pitched up, Srinath aiming for the
yorker, and Hinds digs out the ball nicely on the front foot.
2.5 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, pushed towards mid-off.
2.6 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, pitched up, outside the off, seaming
away a touch from Hinds.
End of over 3 (maiden) West Indies 1/0
J Srinath 2-2-0-0 - Anna Pavilion End
CH Gayle 0* (8b) WW Hinds 1* (10b)
3.1 Khan to Gayle, no run, pushed to Sourav Ganguly at mid-off on the
front foot.
3.2 Khan to Gayle, no run, outside the off, seaming into the batsman,
and Gayle gets on his toes and watches th eball go past, the bat
held high up in the air.
3.3 Khan to Gayle, no run, short of a length, but much too much outside
the off for th edelivery to have any effect, and Gayle not being
made to play at that one.
3.4 Khan to Gayle, no run, steered on his toes to the left of gully.
3.5 Khan to Gayle, no run, short ball, and nice bounce for Zaheer, but
Gayle gets up ion his toes - he is a tall lad - and plays the ball
down at his feet with soft hands.
3.6 Khan to Gayle, no run, short again outside the off, and Gayle
leaves this one alone.
End of over 4 (maiden) West Indies 1/0
Z Khan 2-1-1-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 1* (10b) CH Gayle 0* (14b)
4.1 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, well left by Hinds.
4.2 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, driven firmly off the front foot to
mid-off.
4.3 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, driven to point off the back foot.
4.4 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, fuller, and Hinds goes for the
expansive drive, but the foot is nowhere near the pitch of the
ball, and the batsman is beaten outside the off.
4.5 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, on middle and leg, and Hinds gets bat
on this one, but the ball merely dribbles away to gully.
4.6 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, on middle, moving to just outside
off,enough for Hinds to shoulder arms.
End of over 5 (maiden) West Indies 1/0
J Srinath 3-3-0-0 - Anna Pavilion End
CH Gayle 0* (14b) WW Hinds 1* (16b)
5.1 Khan to Gayle, no run, faster delivery, and Gayle leaves it outside
the off. A little glare from Zaheer completes that tableau.
5.2 Khan to Gayle, no run, short of a length, moving in off the seam to
the left hander, but the line is still too much outside off to
tempt the batsman into a shot.
5.3 Khan to Gayle, no run, short of a length, and Gayle on the back
foot plays it to gully.
5.4 Khan to Gayle, no run, much too wide outside the off, and Gayle,
although not yet off the mark, will be content to leave those
laone.
5.5 Khan to Gayle, no run, closer to the body this time, and Gayle lets
it go past.
5.6 Khan to Gayle, no run, and again, outside the off and left alone.
End of over 6 (maiden) West Indies 1/0
Z Khan 3-2-1-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 1* (16b) CH Gayle 0* (20b)
6.1 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, short of a length, on the middle
stump, and Hinds on the back foot punches it right back to
Srinath.
6.2 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, and again, the angle of Srinath over
the wicket bringing the ball from middle to just on off for Hinds
to defend easily.
6.3 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run
6.4 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, short ball, an attempted bouncer that
does not quite get up high enough, but Hinds gets under it easily
anyway.
6.5 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, a faster ball, outside the off and
moving away, and Hinds is drawn into the front foot shot, getting
beaten outside off.
6.6 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, on the front foot, defended to the
legside, and that is Srainth's fourth maiden in a row!
End of over 7 (maiden) West Indies 1/0
J Srinath 4-4-0-0 - Anna Pavilion End
CH Gayle 0* (20b) WW Hinds 1* (22b)
7.1 Khan to Gayle, no run, pushed to extra cover. A slow start for he
West Indies here, one run from seven overs!
7.2 Khan to Gayle, FOUR, full and Gayle drives this one down the
ground. A diving attempt to stop the ball by mid-on is in vain,
and the ball runs away to the boundary right behind the bowler,
Sourav Ganguly giving chase and not succeeding in pulling it back.
Gayle off the mark~
7.3 Khan to Gayle, no run, short of a lenght, tempting the batsman into
the front foot prod, and the ball whistles past the edge. The
bowler goes up in appeal, but there was no noise.
7.4 Khan to Gayle, no run, and again, the batsman being drawn into the
drive and being beaten outside the off.
7.5 Khan to Gayle, no run, full delivery, almost in the blockhole, and
Gayle punches it straight to mid-off.
7.6 Khan to Gayle, no run, outside the off, and Gayle lookes to leave
it, but the ball seams in at the last moment, and no doubt now
Gayle will be in some doubt about leaving outside the off.
End of over 8 (4 runs) West Indies 5/0
Z Khan 4-2-5-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 1* (22b) CH Gayle 4* (26b 1x4)
8.1 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, defended on the front foot.
8.2 Srinath to WW Hinds, FOUR, on middle and off, heading away from
Hinds with the angle, and the ball catches the edge but pitches
just short of second slip and runs away to third man for four.
First runs off Srinath
8.3 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, solid front-foot defence this time
from Hinds.
8.4 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, pushed into the offside defensively on
the front foot.
8.5 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, played to mid-on.
8.6 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, short of a length, on middle and leg,
pushed to mid-on.
End of over 9 (4 runs) West Indies 9/0
J Srinath 5-4-4-0 - Anna Pavilion End
CH Gayle 4* (26b 1x4) WW Hinds 5* (28b 1x4)
Sanjay Bangar into the attack now, Ganguly ringing the changes
early.
9.1 Bangar to Gayle, no run, the slower pace perceptible already, and
the ball also keeps lower.
9.2 Bangar to Gayle, no run, outside the off and left alone by Gayle.
9.3 Bangar to Gayle, no run, outside the off again, Bangar doing what
he does best - stick to line and length and put pressure on the
batsmen.
9.4 Bangar to Gayle, no run, outside the off, exact replica of the
previous three deliveries!
9.5 Bangar to Gayle, no run, short of a length, and just outside the
off, and Gayle leaves it alone.
9.6 Bangar to Gayle, no run
End of over 10 (maiden) West Indies 9/0
SB Bangar 1-1-0-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 5* (28b 1x4) CH Gayle 4* (32b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
The first sign of spin now, Harbhajan Singh into the attack from
the other end.
10.1 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up and right away,
straight from ball one, the spinner gets turn, the ball beating
the bat as Hinds is drawn forward.
10.2 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, again on the front foot, and
Hinds gets bat on ball this time.
10.3 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, shorter this time, and Hinds
gets on the back foot and defends.
10.4 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, defended on the front foot.
10.5 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, on middle and leg, and Hinds
gets bat and pad close together and defends.
10.6 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, on off stump, and this one
takes off, Parthiv Patel taking it high above his left shoulder.
End of over 11 (maiden) West Indies 9/0
Harbhajan Singh 1-1-0-0 - Anna Pavilion End
CH Gayle 4* (32b 1x4) WW Hinds 5* (34b 1x4)
11.1 Bangar to Gayle, no run, outside the off, and Gayle leaves this one
alone.
11.2 Bangar to Gayle, no run, outside the off, and left alone by Gayle
easily.
11.3 Bangar to Gayle, no run, just outside the off, and Gayle still
playing it safe, completely unlike his usual belligerent style.
11.4 Bangar to Gayle, no run
11.5 Bangar to Gayle, no run, dug in short, and Bangar getting just
enough bounce to cause Gayle to sway out of the line.
Three scoring shots in almost 72 deliveries thus far!
11.6 Bangar to Gayle, no run
End of over 12 (maiden) West Indies 9/0
SB Bangar 2-2-0-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 5* (34b 1x4) CH Gayle 4* (38b 1x4)
12.1 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up on middle stump,
defended on the front foot.
12.2 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, pushed through quicker, and
Hinds gets on the back foot and safely negotiates to leg.
12.3 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, and Hinds now gets impatient
and goes for the sweep, but the ball is flighted too much for
that, and Hinds is rapped on pad instead.
12.4 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, padding forward without
offering a shot, but the ball is just ptching outside leg, so the
appeal is turned down.
12.5 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, sharp turn from leg stump,
spinning right across the face of the probing blade, and Parthiv
Patel collecting outside the off.
12.6 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run
End of over 13 (maiden) West Indies 9/0
Harbhajan Singh 2-2-0-0 - Anna Pavilion End
CH Gayle 4* (38b 1x4) WW Hinds 5* (40b 1x4)
13.1 Bangar to Gayle, no run, on off stump, and Gayle shoulders arms to
this one.
13.2 Bangar to Gayle, no run, short and outside the off, and Gayle has a
wafting cut at it and misses.
13.3 Bangar to Gayle, FOUR, Gayle on the front foot gets the edge, half-
gliding and half-steering it between the slips for four, the third
boundary of the innings.
13.4 Bangar to Gayle, FOUR
13.5 Bangar to Gayle, no run, punched to short extra cover on the back
foot.
13.6 Bangar to Gayle, FOUR, short and outisde the off, and Gayle rocks
back onto the abck foot and has a cut at it. The ball catches
bottom edge and goes finer than intended, but still for four
behind square on the off.
End of over 14 (12 runs) West Indies 21/0
SB Bangar 3-2-12-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 5* (40b 1x4) CH Gayle 16* (44b 4x4)
14.1 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up, and outside the
off, but this one is the offie's wrong 'un.
14.2 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up again, on middle
stump, and Hinds comes forward in defence.
14.3 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, flighted and on middle and
leg, and Hinds defends stoutly.
14.4 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, loud appeal from Harbhajan and
the bowler as the flighted ball beats the probing bat. But the
ball has struck boot rather than bat.
14.5 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, one run, a single - a rare commodity
so far! - to the offside.
14.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gayle, one run, swept awkwardly but safely to
fine leg, the runs flowing easier now.
End of over 15 (2 runs) West Indies 23/0
Harbhajan Singh 3-2-2-0 - Anna Pavilion End
CH Gayle 17* (45b 4x4) WW Hinds 6* (45b 1x4)
15.1 Bangar to Gayle, no run, pitched up, and Gayle comes forward, bat
and pad close together in defence.
15.2 Bangar to Gayle, no run, pushed to the offside.
15.3 Bangar to Gayle, no run, pushed further up, and Gayle on the front
foot lets that one pass.
15.4 Bangar to Gayle, no run
15.5 Bangar to Gayle, no run, pitched up, and Gayle digs it out and
plays with the slight swing to leg.
15.6 Bangar to Gayle, no run
End of over 16 (maiden) West Indies 23/0
SB Bangar 4-3-12-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 6* (45b 1x4) CH Gayle 17* (51b 4x4)
16.1 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, on the leg stump, and Hinds
plays against the turn but softly to leg.
16.2 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, on the front foot in defence,
pushed to the offside.
16.3 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up, and Hinds slides
onto the back foot and plays to leg.
16.4 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run
16.5 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, patted to silly point.
16.6 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, worked to mid-on, and another
maiden from Harbhajan.
End of over 17 (maiden) West Indies 23/0
Harbhajan Singh 4-3-2-0 - Anna Pavilion End
CH Gayle 17* (51b 4x4) WW Hinds 6* (51b 1x4)
Spin from both ends now, and Anil Kumble - Birthday Boy! - comes in
from the Pattabhiraman Gate End.
17.1 Kumble to Gayle, no run, tossed up outside the off, and Gayle pads
forward easily.
17.2 Kumble to Gayle, no run, left alone this time outside the off,
Kumble pushing it away from the southpaw to make use of the foot
marks.
17.3 Kumble to Gayle, no run, defended away to the offside.
17.4 Kumble to Gayle, no run, just short of a length, the ball catching
the edge - upper shoulder of the bat - and dropping just short of
slip.
17.5 Kumble to Gayle, no run
17.6 Kumble to Gayle, no run
End of over 18 (maiden) West Indies 23/0
A Kumble 1-1-0-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 6* (51b 1x4) CH Gayle 17* (57b 4x4)
18.1 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, around the wicket now, and
Hinds gets on the front foot and drives forcefully ut straight to
short extra cover.
18.2 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up, on middle and leg,
and Hinds defends easily.
18.3 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, two runs, driven again by Hinds, and
Srinath at mid-off dives and fields, but the ball bobbles away
behind him as the batsmen get a couple.
18.4 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, flatter and quicker, and Hinds
defends on the front foot.
18.5 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, FOUR, nice positive shot from Hinds,
the ball sliding down leg and Hinds picking it up and depositing
it over the sparse legside infield to midwicket for fout.
18.6 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, FOUR, lofted shot again from Hinds, in
the air and just over Srinath at mid-off, Hinds getting four to
the long-off fence. This around-the-wicket-line easier to adjust
to for Hinds.
End of over 19 (10 runs) West Indies 33/0
Harbhajan Singh 5-3-12-0 - Anna Pavilion End
CH Gayle 17* (57b 4x4) WW Hinds 16* (57b 3x4)
19.1 Kumble to Gayle, no run, left alone outside the off to thud into
Patel's gloves.
19.2 Kumble to Gayle, no run, on the back foot in defence, pushing it
into the off,.
19.3 Kumble to Gayle, no run, back foot defence again, Gayle watching
the ball all the way onto the bat.
19.4 Kumble to Gayle, one run, tossed up, and Gayle flashes into the
booming cover drive, but the ball is mis-cued straigh tdown the
ground for a single as mid-off fields.
19.5 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run
19.6 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, driven into the off, straight to short
extra cover.
End of over 20 (1 run) West Indies 34/0
A Kumble 2-1-1-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
CH Gayle 18* (61b 4x4) WW Hinds 16* (59b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
20.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gayle, no run
20.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gayle, no run, on the front foot, solidly
defended.
20.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gayle, no run, driven right back to Harbhajan.
20.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gayle, no run
20.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gayle, no run, padded up and a loud appeal for
caught at silly point, but the ball very obviously did not catch
bat.
20.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gayle, no run
End of over 21 (maiden) West Indies 34/0
Harbhajan Singh 6-4-12-0 - Anna Pavilion End
WW Hinds 16* (59b 3x4) CH Gayle 18* (67b 4x4)
21.1 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, outside the off, just short of a
length, and Hionds leaves it alone on the front foot.
21.2 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, again outside the off, again left
alone, and the keeper collecting this one at shoulder height.
21.3 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run
21.4 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, pushed into the offside.
21.5 Kumble to WW Hinds, one run, tossed up, driven down the ground, and
a quick single taken despite the fact that Ganguly at mid-off is
sprinting towards the ball even as the batsmen take off.
21.6 Kumble to Gayle, no run
End of over 22 (1 run) West Indies 35/0
A Kumble 3-1-2-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 17* (64b 3x4) CH Gayle 18* (68b 4x4)
22.1 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up, on middle stump,
and patted away in defence.
22.2 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, sharp, sharp bounce, Hinds
surprised by that one. The batsman is on the front foot, and the
bounce gets the edge and bobbles away into the offside to gully.
22.3 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, a more tame delivery this time
around, and Hinds defends easily.
22.4 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run
22.5 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, patted down to short leg.
22.6 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run
End of over 23 (maiden) West Indies 35/0
Harbhajan Singh 7-5-12-0 - Anna Pavilion End
CH Gayle 18* (68b 4x4) WW Hinds 17* (70b 3x4)
23.1 Kumble to Gayle, no run, worked to leg.
23.2 Kumble to Gayle, no run, patted away to the offside, just short of
slip.
23.3 Kumble to Gayle, no run, tossed up, and Gayle defends nicely on the
front foot.
23.4 Kumble to Gayle, FOUR, tossed up, pitching at just half volley
length, and Gayle drives nicely through covers, just wide of mid-
off, to find the deep cover fence.
23.5 Kumble to Gayle, no run, short of a length, outside the off, and
Gayle leaves it alone.
23.6 Kumble to Gayle, one run, worked away to square leg for a single.
End of over 24 (5 runs) West Indies 40/0
A Kumble 4-1-7-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
CH Gayle 23* (74b 5x4) WW Hinds 17* (70b 3x4)
24.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gayle, OUT: tossed up, on leg stump, and Gayle
tries to hit across the line to the onside, but sharp turn catches
the leading edge. The ball flies into the air and lands safely in
Tendulkar's hands stationed at gully.
West Indies 40/1, Partnership of 40
CH Gayle c Tendulkar b Harbhajan Singh 23 (75b 5x4 0x6)
WW Hinds 17* (70b 3x4) Harbhajan Singh 7.1-5-12-1
First blood for India here, after 24.1 overs.
24.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, tossed up outside the off, and
Sarwan, the new bat, tries to leave it alone and gets it on glove.
24.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, forward in defence stoutly.
24.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, again, Sarwan tries to leave it
alone, but the ball spins in to catch glove nevertheless.
24.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, pitched up, driven to mid-off.
24.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, padded away wide outside the
off.
End of over 25 (maiden) West Indies 40/1
Harbhajan Singh 8-6-12-1 - Anna Pavilion End
WW Hinds 17* (70b 3x4) RR Sarwan 0* (5b)
25.1 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run
25.2 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, left alone outside the off.
25.3 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up, and Hindes goes for the
drive into the off but only manages to find short extra cover.
25.4 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, outside the off, pushed rather wide,
and Hinds shoulders arms.
25.5 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run
25.6 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, pushed into the off defensively.
End of over 26 (maiden) West Indies 40/1
A Kumble 5-2-7-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 0* (5b) WW Hinds 17* (76b 3x4)
26.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, tossed up wide outside off, and
Sarwan sticks his pad out at that one.
26.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, again padded away, the ball
shooting over slip, but no runs since no shot was intended.
26.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, left alone outside the off.
26.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, defended into
the offside.
26.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, FOUR, tossed up, and Sarwan uses his
feet nicely to get to the pitch and drive through the covers.
Zaheer Khan giveschase, but a touch of awkward footer-style work
does not result in s aved bouncady.
26.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run
End of over 27 (4 runs) West Indies 44/1
Harbhajan Singh 9-6-16-1 - Anna Pavilion End
WW Hinds 17* (76b 3x4) RR Sarwan 4* (11b 1x4)
27.1 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, outside the off, and Hinds shoulders
arms, the players probably looking to play for lunch now.
27.2 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, pushed into the offside.
27.3 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, closer to the body, and Hinds is drawn
forward into the defensive prod, but the ball just shaves past the
outisde edge.
27.4 Kumble to WW Hinds, one run, steered away wide of gully for a
single.
Sarwan now doing a Chanderpaul, hammering a bail into the crease
before replacing it back on the stumps!
27.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, loud appeal for leg before as Sarwan is
caught on the walk, but the ball is probably hitting him a long
way forward.
27.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, another loud appeal, more confident as
Sarwan does not play a stroke and is struck further back in the
crease, but the umpire thinks it is missing off stump.
End of over 28 (1 run) West Indies 45/1
A Kumble 6-2-8-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 18* (80b 3x4) RR Sarwan 4* (13b 1x4)
28.1 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, on leg stump, flatter and
quicker, and Hinds plays it away to leg.
28.2 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, on the back foot in defence.
28.3 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, again front-foot defence,
Harbhajan's line taking the ball jst to middle and leg,
eliminating the possibility of a leg-before/.
28.4 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, driven pwerfully, but straight
to short extra cover.
28.5 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, worked just wide of short leg.
28.6 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run
End of over 29 (maiden) West Indies 45/1
Harbhajan Singh 10-7-16-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 4* (13b 1x4) WW Hinds 18* (86b 3x4)
29.1 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, played just wide of Kumble, to his right.
29.2 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, front foot defence, pad and bat close
together.
29.3 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, dug in shorter, and Sarwan rocks onto the
back foot and punches the ball straight back at the bowler.
29.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
29.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, padding up to Kumble, Sarwan gets the
ball on his thigh for the short leg fielder to catch.
29.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
End of over 30 (maiden) West Indies 45/1
A Kumble 7-3-8-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 18* (86b 3x4) RR Sarwan 4* (19b 1x4)
And that ends a slow first session for the West Indies, only 45
runs coming from 30 overs of play at the rate of 1.5 runs per
over.
A steady start maybe, but the rate of scoring really has to be
upped if the West Indies want to win this Test, not just draw it.
For India, Harbhajan Singh was the sole successful bowler, taking
the wicket of Gayle.
Join us for the second session post-lunch, in 40 minutes.
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
30.1 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up and Hinds comes
foward in solid defence.
30.2 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, played to leg, just to the
left of Harbhajan.
30.3 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, on the legs again, and Hinds
works it to short leg safely.
30.4 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up outside the off, and
Hinds lets that one go past.
30.5 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, legbye: one run
30.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, defended into the off, to the
left of silly point.
End of over 31 (1 run, maiden) West Indies 46/1
Harbhajan Singh 11-8-16-1 - Anna Pavilion End
WW Hinds 18* (91b 3x4) RR Sarwan 4* (20b 1x4)
31.1 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up, on middle and off, and Hinds
on the back foot plays it warily to the off.
31.2 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, dug in short, and Hinds on the back
foot punches it to the offside.
31.3 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run
31.4 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run
31.5 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up, and Hinds shimmies back
towards his stumps and defends into the off.
31.6 Kumble to WW Hinds, OUT: tossed up, on the off stump, and Hinds
pads away without offering a shot. The ball clips pad just on or
outside the off, and the umpire upholds the leg-before appeal.
West Indies 46/2, Partnership of 6
WW Hinds lbw b Kumble 18 (97b 3x4 0x6)
End of over 32 (maiden) West Indies 46/2
A Kumble 8-4-8-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 4* (20b 1x4)
An wearly breakthrough for India after lunch.
32.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, forward in defence, and Sarwan
plays it away to the off safely.
32.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, defedned away into the off, just
behind square.
32.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run
32.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, one run, a little sashay down the track,
Sarwan using his feet nicely to get to the pitch and drive into
the covers for a single.
Anil Kumble leaving the field as Amit Mishra comes on as
substitute.
32.5 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up, and Chanderpaul
defends grittily, digging it out safely away to the offside.
32.6 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, nicely stroked to short
extra cover.
End of over 33 (1 run) West Indies 47/2
Harbhajan Singh 12-8-17-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 5* (24b 1x4) S Chanderpaul 0* (2b)
Kumble back on the field now.
33.1 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, tossed up, and Sarwan pushes forward and
with bat and pad close together plays it past silly point.
33.2 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, hitting pad first this time and then bat,
but the appeal is short-lived as the batsman is well forward.
33.3 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
33.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, flighted again, on off stump, and Sarwan
straight-bats it down the track.
33.5 Kumble to Sarwan, two runs, sliding down leg, and Sarwanb gets his
foot to the pitch and works the ball wide of Ganguly at mid-on for
a couple.
33.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
End of over 34 (2 runs) West Indies 49/2
A Kumble 9-4-10-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Chanderpaul 0* (2b) RR Sarwan 7* (30b 1x4)
34.1 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, one run, on the legs, and
Chanderpaul sweeps nicely, getting it to fine leg for a single.
34.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, tossed up, and Sarwan pushes it
gently abck at the bowler.
34.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, just dropped shorter than the
rest, and Sarwan is quick onto his back foot, but defending all
the same.
34.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, FOUR, short and wide, and even though
the ball turns in a great deal, the spin is slow, and Sarwan can
easily rock aback and cut it away to the deep point fence for
four.
34.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, and again back to stout front
foot defence!
34.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, an attempt to pad away outside
off, but the ball is the straighter one and misses pad altogether.
End of over 35 (5 runs) West Indies 54/2
Harbhajan Singh 13-8-22-1 - Anna Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 1* (3b) RR Sarwan 11* (35b 2x4)
35.1 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run, floated up ouytside the off, and
Chanderpaul drives to mid-off.
35.2 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run, played to a catching short extra
cover.
35.3 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run
35.4 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run, worked to leg, and Chanderpaul sets
out for the single, but the quick throw sends him scurrying back
to his crease.
35.5 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run
35.6 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 36 (maiden) West Indies 54/2
A Kumble 10-5-10-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 11* (35b 2x4) S Chanderpaul 1* (9b)
36.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, tossed up, and Sarwan pads away
again, not willing to flirt with deliveries so far outside the
off.
36.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, held back a fraction, a slower
more looping delivery, and Sarwan is tempted into the drive, the
ball falling just short of the bowler.
36.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run
36.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, and again, the drive going just
to the left of Harbhajan instead of through extra cover where it
was intended.
36.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, one run, better use of the feet for the
drive this time, and the ball is worked to mid-on for a quick
single.
36.6 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, generous air given that
time, and Chanderpaul is on the front foot in defence immediately.
End of over 37 (1 run) West Indies 55/2
Harbhajan Singh 14-8-23-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 12* (40b 2x4) S Chanderpaul 1* (10b)
37.1 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, on the front foot, defended back down the
pitch.
37.2 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
37.3 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, on the front foot, played to leg.
37.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
37.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, defended on the front foot, worked away
to leg.
37.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, driven back to Harbhajan.
End of over 38 (maiden) West Indies 55/2
A Kumble 11-6-10-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Chanderpaul 1* (10b) RR Sarwan 12* (46b 2x4)
38.1 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, around the wicket to
Chanderpaul, a tactic he used against Hinds earlier without
success.
38.2 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, dragged shorter, and
Chanderpaul rocks onto the back foot and plays back to the bowler.
38.3 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, worked to leg, to the left
of mid-on.
38.4 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run
38.5 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, worked away to leg, just
wide of short leg.
38.6 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, unexpected bounce for
Harbhajan there, but the batsman plays it down safely with soft
hands.
End of over 39 (maiden) West Indies 55/2
Harbhajan Singh 15-9-23-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 12* (46b 2x4) S Chanderpaul 1* (16b)
39.1 Kumble to Sarwan, FOUR, short and Sarwan latches onto that one,
pklaying with the turn and slashing it away just in front of
square for four to the off.
39.2 Kumble to Sarwan, two runs, drifting to leg, and this one too
Sarwan plays easily for runs, working it to square leg for two.
39.3 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
39.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, padded away down the track, Sarwan
getting a long stride forward in to minimise leg-before chances.
39.5 Kumble to Sarwan, one run
39.6 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up, and Chanderpaul works it
to mid-on.
End of over 40 (7 runs) West Indies 62/2
A Kumble 12-6-17-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 19* (51b 3x4) S Chanderpaul 1* (17b)
Javagal Srinath into the attack.
40.1 Srinath to Sarwan, no run
40.2 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, played to the off, just wide of point,
and no run is taken as the non-striker calls out a loud "No."
40.3 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, loud appeal for leg-before as Sarwan
pads away without offering a shot. But the ball is clearly
striking outside off.
40.4 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, driven to mid-on.
40.5 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, angled into the batsman, and Sarwan gets
forward in defence nicely.
40.6 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, steered to the left of point, and Sarwan
wants a single but is sent back. Antoher maiden for Srinath.
End of over 41 (maiden) West Indies 62/2
J Srinath 6-5-4-0 - Anna Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 1* (17b) RR Sarwan 19* (57b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
41.1 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up on leg, worked to short
midwicket.
41.2 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up on the off stump, and
Chanderpaul prods forward and works it to off.
41.3 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run, left alone outside the off.
41.4 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run, on the front foot in defence, Kumble
giving the ball as much air as possible.
41.5 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run
41.6 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up, and Chanderpaul pushes it
away into the off.
End of over 42 (maiden) West Indies 62/2
A Kumble 13-7-17-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 19* (57b 3x4) S Chanderpaul 1* (23b)
42.1 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, half volley, driven into the covers.
42.2 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, struck on the pad half-forward, but the
ball is missing Sarwan's off stump, so Srianth's appeal is turned
down.
42.3 Srinath to Sarwan, OUT: hohoho, Srinath strikes, justifying the
bowling change! just short of a length outside the off, and the
ball jags back in sharply to take Sarwan's probing inside edge and
knock leg and middle stump out of the ground.
West Indies 62/3, Partnership of 16
RR Sarwan b Srinath 19 (60b 3x4 0x6)
S Chanderpaul 1* (23b) J Srinath 6.3-5-4-1
42.4 Srinath to Hooper, no run
42.5 Srinath to Hooper, no run, outside the off, and Hooper leaves it
alone to go through to Patel.
42.6 Srinath to Hooper, one run
End of over 43 (1 run) West Indies 63/3
J Srinath 7-5-5-1 - Anna Pavilion End
CL Hooper 1* (3b) S Chanderpaul 1* (23b)
43.1 Kumble to Hooper, no run, on middle and leg, and Hooper defends to
the off easily.
43.2 Kumble to Hooper, no run, padding up outside the off, and Hooiper
does not offer a shot, so the Indian team appeals - in vain, the
ball is striking outside off.
43.3 Kumble to Hooper, no run
43.4 Kumble to Hooper, no run, worked to mid-on.
43.5 Kumble to Hooper, no run, short and just outside the off, too close
to cut well, and Hooper can only slash it ti point.
43.6 Kumble to Hooper, no run
End of over 44 (maiden) West Indies 63/3
A Kumble 14-8-17-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Chanderpaul 1* (23b) CL Hooper 1* (9b)
44.1 Srinath to Chanderpaul, FOUR, off the edge, Cahnderpaul half-
deliberately half-accidentally gliding it between slips and gully,
opening the face of the bat enough to get a thick outside edge and
four to third man.
44.2 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, seaming away from Chanderpaul this
time, and the batsman has an airy probe at it and misses.
44.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, pitched further up, driven into the
covers.
44.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, driven to mid off.
44.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, two runs, worked away on the leg, away to
the square leg area, for two more.
44.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, one run, steered to third man for one.
End of over 45 (7 runs) West Indies 70/3
J Srinath 8-5-12-1 - Anna Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 8* (29b 1x4) CL Hooper 1* (9b)
45.1 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up, and outside the off,
Chanderpaul playing it safely to off.
45.2 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run
45.3 Kumble to Chanderpaul, two runs, tossed up, and Chanderpaul takes
it on the full, sweeping it on one knee to square leg for two.
45.4 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run, on the front foot, played softly
just short of slip.
45.5 Kumble to Chanderpaul, one run, again the sweep, but this is the
wrong 'un and gets the top edge. The ball steeples away into the
air but safely to fine leg for one.
45.6 Kumble to Hooper, no run, stroked to silly point.
End of over 46 (3 runs) West Indies 73/3
A Kumble 15-8-20-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Chanderpaul 11* (34b 1x4) CL Hooper 1* (10b)
46.1 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, short of a lenght on the off, and
Chanderpaul plays it safely away to the off with soft hands.
46.2 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, full, on the off, and Chanderpaul
drives it to mid-off.
46.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, one run, worked to leg for a single, just
wide of short midwicket.
46.4 Srinath to Hooper, no run, a snorter! quick and short of a length,
rising off a good length, and Hooper sways away from the line just
in time,.
46.5 Srinath to Hooper, no run, short again, but outside the off, and
Hooper has less trouble leaving this one alone.
46.6 Srinath to Hooper, no run, outside the off, and left alone by
Hooper.
End of over 47 (1 run) West Indies 74/3
J Srinath 9-5-13-1 - Anna Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 12* (37b 1x4) CL Hooper 1* (13b)
Sanjay Bangar into the attack.
47.1 Bangar to Chanderpaul, FOUR, loosener from Bangar, slightly
overpitched, and Cghanderpaul takes full toll, driving sweetly
down the track past the bowler for four.
47.2 Bangar to Chanderpaul, FOUR, outside off again, much too much
width, and Chanderpaul puts this one away too, slashing away
square of the wicket on the off for four more.
47.3 Bangar to Chanderpaul, no run, better line and length this time,
and the batsman plays it away to the off.
47.4 Bangar to Chanderpaul, no run
47.5 Bangar to Chanderpaul, no run, short and outside the off, left
alone.
47.6 Bangar to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 48 (8 runs) West Indies 82/3
SB Bangar 5-3-20-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
CL Hooper 1* (13b) S Chanderpaul 20* (43b 3x4)
Once again the old firm of Chanderpaul and Hooper fighting it out
Just 82 runs scored off 48 overs, run rate not even near the 2-
runs-mark
Srinath to continue
48.1 Srinath to Hooper, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
angling in, left alone
48.2 Srinath to Hooper, no run, gets right behind the line and pushes
the ball to mid--on
48.3 Srinath to Hooper, one run
48.4 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run
48.5 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, loud shout for lbw, umpire Sheps
puts his hand inside his pocket, no intention of putting it up
anyways, ball pitching well outside the line of leg
48.6 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run, forward in defence
End of over 49 (1 run) West Indies 83/3
J Srinath 10-5-14-1 - Anna Pavilion End
CL Hooper 2* (16b) S Chanderpaul 20* (46b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
Bangar to continue
49.1 Bangar to Hooper, no run, gets this one reverse swing a bit, Hooper
hurried to defend
49.2 Bangar to Hooper, no run, again some reverse swing, played with the
late swing towards square leg
49.3 Bangar to Hooper, FOUR, Shot! That is his first boundary, punched
down the ground, through mid-off for four, offering the full face
of bat to the full length delivery
49.4 Bangar to Hooper, FOUR, four more! Take that! This time a short
delivery - to make up for the full length one, Bangar losing
control, Hooper has all the time int he world to rock back and
cut, and cut hard for four!
Ganguly probably getting it wrong here, Zaheer Khan has bowled just
4 overs so far!
Bangar has decided to go around the wicket now
49.5 Bangar to Hooper, one run, on the pads, tucked around the corner
for a single
49.6 Bangar to Chanderpaul, no run, bowling over the wicket to
Chanderpaul, much better delivery, full and late swing on it,
Chanderpaul cramped for space, as always shuffling across, pushes
the ball back down the track
End of over 50 (9 runs) West Indies 92/3
SB Bangar 6-3-29-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
CL Hooper 11* (21b 2x4) S Chanderpaul 20* (47b 3x4)
Bowling change, Srinath has been given a rest. It is going to be
Zaheer Khan
50.1 Khan to Hooper, one run, full and wide outside the off, pushed wide
of mid-off
50.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, one run, on leg and middle, pushed through
mid-wicket
50.3 Khan to Hooper, no run
50.4 Khan to Hooper, FOUR, This is finesse! Ball outside the line of
leg, Hooper plays the glance to perfection, down to fine leg fence
for four
50.5 Khan to Hooper, one run, full in length, driven back to the bowler,
misfields, gives away the single
50.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, pushed to backward
point
End of over 51 (7 runs) West Indies 99/3
Z Khan 5-2-12-0 - Anna Pavilion End
CL Hooper 17* (25b 3x4) S Chanderpaul 21* (49b 3x4)
Harbhajan Singh to bowl now
51.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, FOUR, SHOT! Brilliant shot this is,
dancing down the track and lofting it over the bowler's head, one
bounce and over the ropes, great shot!
51.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, three runs, another good shot, dancing
down the track and playing this wide of mid-on, ball racing to the
mid-wicket fence, diving stop by Kumble, saves the four, batsmen
run three
51.3 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run
51.4 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, extra bounce on this one,
Chanderpaul stands tall and pushes the ball to mid-off
51.5 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, forward in defence
51.6 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 52 (7 runs) West Indies 106/3
Harbhajan Singh 16-9-30-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
CL Hooper 24* (27b 4x4) S Chanderpaul 21* (53b 3x4)
Another bowling change: Sehwag
52.1 Sehwag to Hooper, no run, loud shout for lbw, umpire Sheps says
shushhh! can't be given out
52.2 Sehwag to Hooper, no run, gets right behind the line and defends
52.3 Sehwag to Hooper, no run, tossed up, forward in defence
52.4 Sehwag to Hooper, FOUR, long hop, really bad ball, begging to be
hit, Hooper needs no second invitation, rocks back and cuts well
for four!
52.5 Sehwag to Hooper, no run, loud shout for a catch, Hooper going for
the sweep, Patel takes the catch running in, all the players
appeal, umpire Shepherd says not out, looked very very close
52.6 Sehwag to Hooper, FOUR, full toss! A shocker from the off spinner,
Hooper smashes it through extra cover for four
End of over 53 (8 runs) West Indies 114/3
V Sehwag 1-0-8-0 - Anna Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 21* (53b 3x4) CL Hooper 32* (33b 6x4)
Zaheer Khan now into the attack in place of Harbhajan.
53.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, patted right back to the bowler.
53.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, outside the off, seaming further away,
and Chanderpaul is comfortable leaving it alone.
53.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, short and outside off, and Chanderpaul
has a dart at that and misses, the ball flying over the flailing
bat.
53.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, on the front foot, pushed away into
the offside.
53.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, sliding down leg, and Chanderpaul
works it to square leg.
53.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, slower ball, nicely bowled, and
Chanderpaul is defeated in the whip to leg.
End of over 54 (maiden) West Indies 114/3
Z Khan 6-3-12-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
CL Hooper 32* (33b 6x4) S Chanderpaul 21* (59b 3x4)
A good partnership here, 52 from 69 balls.
Harbhajan changing ends here.
54.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, no run, loud - and desperate - appeal
for leg before. Hooper pads away but the ball hits well outside
off and the batsman is also well forward.
54.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, one run, slow turn, and Hooper waits for
it and then works it wristily behind square for a single.
54.3 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up on middle and
leg, and Chanderpaul defends on the front foot.
54.4 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run
54.5 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, short and Chanderpaul
flashes into the cut, but it goes straight to point.
54.6 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 55 (1 run) West Indies 115/3
Harbhajan Singh 17-9-31-1 - Anna Pavilion End
CL Hooper 33* (35b 6x4) S Chanderpaul 21* (63b 3x4)
55.1 Khan to Hooper, two runs, full delivery, and Hooper clips it off
his toes wide of mid-on. A fumble there allows two.
55.2 Khan to Hooper, no run, short ball, and the track is so slow that
Hooper is only just able to duck under it.
55.3 Khan to Hooper, OUT: slower ball, a half volley outside the off,
and Hooper is tempted into the drive. But the change of pace does
him in, and the ball flies straight to Sourav Ganguly at short
extra cover, who takes a good catch.
West Indies 117/4, Partnership of 55
CL Hooper c Ganguly b Khan 35 (38b 6x4 0x6)
S Chanderpaul 21* (63b 3x4) Z Khan 6.3-3-14-1
Hooper goes, and Zaheer gets the breakthrough.
55.4 Khan to RO Hinds, no run, loud appeal for leg before, but the ball
is just sliding down leg, so Ryan Hinds is saved from a golden
duck.
55.5 Khan to RO Hinds, one run, flicked to fine leg for a single,
getting Hinds off the mark.
55.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run
End of over 56 (3 runs) West Indies 118/4
Z Khan 7-3-15-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RO Hinds 1* (2b) S Chanderpaul 21* (64b 3x4)
Match State: Tea - Day 1
That will be tea, atfer a session that was marginally faster than
the first one.
But that is not saying much, and aside from Carl Hooper's quickfire
35 off 38, the West Indian batting really ground the bowling
slowly.
But India definitely had the upper hand of the 26 overs since
lunch.
Three wickets fell, and at 118/4, with only a shaky batting to
follow, the West Indies are in some deep waters.
Do join us again after tea for the ifnal session as India look to
push home the advantage.
56.1 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, tossed up, and Hinds gets
forward in defence.
56.2 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, sharp bounce from Harhajan,
the ball rising to meet glove and falling short of silly point.
56.3 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run
56.4 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, on the back foot, punched back
to the bowler, just to Harbhajan's right.
56.5 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run
56.6 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, one run, pitched up outside leg, and
Hinds tries to work it agains the turn, gets a leading edge, and
gets a singe as the ball shoots between cover and mid-off.
End of over 57 (1 run) West Indies 119/4
Harbhajan Singh 18-9-32-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RO Hinds 2* (8b) S Chanderpaul 21* (64b 3x4)
57.1 Khan to RO Hinds, no run, driven into the offside sweetly, but the
ball shoots just above the head of silly point, who fields.
57.2 Khan to RO Hinds, no run, loud appeal for leg before, but th eball
is clearly sliding down leg, not by a long way any reason for an
appeal.
57.3 Khan to RO Hinds, FOUR, good shot, the ball is pitched up and Hinds
drives well down the ground, getting four to long-on.
57.4 Khan to RO Hinds, no run, driven to mid-on.
57.5 Khan to RO Hinds, no run, short and wide outside the off, and Hinds
lets that one go past easily, the ball much too wide to make th
ebatsman play.
57.6 Khan to RO Hinds, no run
End of over 58 (4 runs) West Indies 123/4
Z Khan 8-3-19-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Chanderpaul 21* (64b 3x4) RO Hinds 6* (14b 1x4)
58.1 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, flighted delivery on leg
and middle, and Chanderpaul plays back to drop it short of short
leg.
58.2 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up higher, and
Chanderpaul drives uppishly back to the bowler, the ball pitching
just short.
58.3 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, one run, worked to square leg for a
single.
58.4 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, worked past short leg, and
Hinds wants a single but the non-striker declines.
58.5 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, punched back right to
Harbhajan.
58.6 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, tossed up, and Hinds drives to
mid off.
End of over 59 (1 run) West Indies 124/4
Harbhajan Singh 19-9-33-1 - Anna Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 22* (67b 3x4) RO Hinds 6* (17b 1x4)
59.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, half volley outside the off, but
Chanderpaul is not tempted into the stroke.
59.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
and Chanderpaul shoulders arms.
59.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, Chanderpaul is drawn into the stroke
this time, the line clsoer to the body, but the ball beats the
outside edge with some late movement.
59.4 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, full and driven square to point.
59.5 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run
59.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, (noball) no run, the first no-ball of the
morning, indeed the first non-leg-bye extra of the day!
59.6 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, swinging into the left hander, full
and fast, and Chanderpaul almost lets that get through. Not quite,
though, as he jams down in time.
End of over 60 (1 run) West Indies 125/4
Z Khan 9-3-20-1 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RO Hinds 6* (17b 1x4) S Chanderpaul 22* (74b 3x4)
60.1 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, pitched up outside the leg,
turning into the pads of Hinds.
60.2 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, left alone as the ball pitches
in the rough and shoots sharply away from Hinds.
60.3 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, worked to mid-on against the
spin.
60.4 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run
60.5 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, flighted, and Hinds goes onto
th eback foot and punches it back down the track.
60.6 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, around the wicket for the
ifnal ball, the delivery drifting in and striking boot.
End of over 61 (maiden) West Indies 125/4
Harbhajan Singh 20-10-33-1 - Anna Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 22* (74b 3x4) RO Hinds 6* (23b 1x4)
61.1 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, short ball, and Chanderpaul shapes to
pull but decides against it at the last moment and sways away from
the line of the ball.
61.2 Khan to Chanderpaul, no run, worked into the legside.
61.3 Khan to Chanderpaul, one run, on middle and leg, worked away to
midwicket for a single.
61.4 Khan to RO Hinds, no run, full and wide outside the off, and Hinds
goes into the cover drive but he cannot pierce the cordon to reach
the fence.
61.5 Khan to RO Hinds, no run
61.6 Khan to RO Hinds, no run, full and driven to mid-on, where
Harbhajan makes a fine diving stop.
End of over 62 (1 run) West Indies 126/4
Z Khan 10-3-21-1 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Chanderpaul 23* (77b 3x4) RO Hinds 6* (26b 1x4)
62.1 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, Harbhajan continuing a
fairly long spell herek, but he does look a touch tired now.
62.2 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, on the front foot, dour
defence.
62.3 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, one run, a single taken to the
offside as Chanderpaul cuts to the right of extra cover.
62.4 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, bounce there for Harbhajan,
and Hinds plays it well, standing up on his toes and defending.
62.5 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, curling away from the left
hander, who covers the turn and defends.
62.6 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, defended into the offside.
End of over 63 (1 run) West Indies 127/4
Harbhajan Singh 21-10-34-1 - Anna Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 24* (80b 3x4) RO Hinds 6* (29b 1x4)
63.1 Kumble to Chanderpaul, one run, eased around the corner, just past
short leg, for a single.
63.2 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, flighted delivery, on off stump, and
Hinds comes forward in defence.
63.3 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, given more air this time, and Hinds
tries the whip to leg but plays to mid-on.
63.4 Kumble to RO Hinds, one run, Hinds sweeps and gets a top edge, but
the ball - the googly that time - runs away safely to third man
and the batsmen get one.
63.5 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run, India struggling a bit now as the
West Indians look dour in defence.
63.6 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run, just outside the off, and
Chanderpaul gets to the pitch and drives to mid-off.
End of over 64 (2 runs) West Indies 129/4
A Kumble 16-8-22-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RO Hinds 7* (32b 1x4) S Chanderpaul 25* (83b 3x4)
64.1 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, kissing the bat face, the ball
just slides off short of silly point as Harbhajan gives the bal
some extra tweak.
64.2 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, leg and middle, and Hinds
defenbds that easily.
64.3 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, more towards off this time,
and Hinds drives to mid-off.
64.4 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, two runs, now Hinds works the ball
wristily from off to midwicket and the batsman gets two.
64.5 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, one run, outside leg, and Hinds clips
it off the pads and sends it to fine leg for one.
64.6 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, two runs, pushed through faster but
Chanderpaul takes it on the full and whips it away wide of mid-on,
getting two.
End of over 65 (5 runs) West Indies 134/4
Harbhajan Singh 22-10-39-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RO Hinds 10* (37b 1x4) S Chanderpaul 27* (84b 3x4)
65.1 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, quite a lot of bounce there for Kumble,
the slower ball pitching in rough to shoot up into Patel's gloves.
65.2 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, Ryan Hinds turns it to leg quietly.
65.3 Kumble to RO Hinds, one run, single this time as Hinds places it
wider of the fielder behind square on the legside.
65.4 Kumble to Chanderpaul, no run, tickled awya to the offside.
65.5 Kumble to Chanderpaul, OUT: up goes the finger! Kumble gives that
one more air and draws the batsman forward, the bounce then
undoing Chanderpaul as the ball clips edge on the way to being
caught well by Patel.
West Indies 135/5, Partnership of 18
S Chanderpaul c Patel b Kumble 27 (86b 3x4 0x6)
RO Hinds 11* (40b 1x4) A Kumble 16.5-8-23-2
65.6 Kumble to Jacobs, no run, very well played, steered between slip
and silly point.
End of over 66 (1 run) West Indies 135/5
A Kumble 17-8-23-2 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RO Hinds 11* (40b 1x4) RD Jacobs 0* (1b)
66.1 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, worked wide of silly point.
66.2 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, xerox copy of the previous
delivery, but this time Hinds tries the sweep - and fails as the
ball turns in just as it did before.
66.3 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, yorker-lenght, almost, and
Hinds digs it out.
66.4 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, one run, zippier through the air, and
Hinds flicks it away off the legs to fine leg for one.
66.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jacobs, one run, and Jacobs off the mark in this
series.
66.6 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, FOUR, thumped back right past the
bowler for four, Hinds finding the long on fence for his second
four.
End of over 67 (6 runs) West Indies 141/5
Harbhajan Singh 23-10-45-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 1* (2b) RO Hinds 16* (45b 2x4)
67.1 Kumble to Jacobs, no run
67.2 Kumble to Jacobs, no run, patted back to the bowler.
67.3 Kumble to Jacobs, one run, worked to leg, but uppishly, and just
clipping Sehwag on its way beyond short leg for a single.
67.4 Kumble to RO Hinds, OUT: plumb, plumb lbw. Pitching on middle and
hitting middle, no perceptible turn there, and Hinds, trying to
work it to leg on the back foot, is struck right in front.
West Indies 142/6, Partnership of 7
RO Hinds lbw b Kumble 16 (46b 2x4 0x6)
RD Jacobs 2* (5b) A Kumble 17.4-8-24-3
67.5 Kumble to Breese, one run, and debutant Breese is off the mark
straight away.
67.6 Kumble to Jacobs, no run, tossed up and Jacobs tries the work to
leg but misses.
End of over 68 (2 runs) West Indies 143/6
A Kumble 18-8-25-3 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
GR Breese 1* (1b) RD Jacobs 2* (6b)
68.1 Harbhajan Singh to Breese, no run, loud, loud appeal, Harbhajan
almost halfway through celebrations as Breese plays at the ball
with bat close to pad. But umpire Shepherd rules not out, although
replays suggest it hit glove.
68.2 Harbhajan Singh to Breese, no run
68.3 Harbhajan Singh to Breese, one run, the 'doosra' there as Breese
tries to work it to leg and gets a leading edge that bobbles over
silly point.
68.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jacobs, no run
68.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jacobs, no run
68.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jacobs, no run, an attempted heave down the
ground, but the ball falls just short of Ganguly at mid-on.
End of over 69 (1 run) West Indies 144/6
Harbhajan Singh 24-10-46-1 - Anna Pavilion End
GR Breese 2* (4b) RD Jacobs 2* (9b)
69.1 Kumble to Breese, no run
69.2 Kumble to Breese, no run, loud appeal again for leg before, turned
down by umpire de Silva.
69.3 Kumble to Breese, no run, front foot defence.
69.4 Kumble to Breese, no run, worked to short midwicket.
69.5 Kumble to Breese, no run
69.6 Kumble to Breese, bye: FOUR, that goes right through Breese, who
has a flashy attempt at a drive. The keeper misses that one too,
so four byes.
End of over 70 (4 runs, maiden) West Indies 148/6
A Kumble 19-9-25-3 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RD Jacobs 2* (9b) GR Breese 2* (10b)
70.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jacobs, no run
70.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jacobs, three runs, short and turning away from
Jacobs, and the batsman finds it easy to cut fiercely to deep
point, running hard to get three.
70.3 Harbhajan Singh to Breese, one run, down the track,m and Breese
plays it to mid-off, who fumbles and allows the single.
70.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jacobs, two runs, short of a length, and Jacobs
waits for the turn and then pulls it over the head of the square
leg umpire for two more.
70.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jacobs, no run
70.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jacobs, no run
End of over 71 (6 runs) West Indies 154/6
Harbhajan Singh 25-10-52-1 - Anna Pavilion End
GR Breese 3* (11b) RD Jacobs 7* (14b)
71.1 Kumble to Breese, no run, on the front foot, defended away to the
off.
71.2 Kumble to Breese, no run
71.3 Kumble to Breese, one run, steered away to the offside, and a quick
single taken.
71.4 Kumble to Jacobs, no run, flighted, on middle and off, and Jacobs
plays it away to the off.
71.5 Kumble to Jacobs, no run
71.6 Kumble to Jacobs, no run, bounce for Kumble, but Jacobs leaves well
enough alone, outside the off.
End of over 72 (1 run) West Indies 155/6
A Kumble 20-9-26-3 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
GR Breese 4* (14b) RD Jacobs 7* (17b)
72.1 Harbhajan Singh to Breese, bye: FOUR, Breese goes for the sweep,
but the ball is drifting much too far down leg for that, and the
West Indies get four more byes.
72.2 Harbhajan Singh to Breese, no run, outside the off now in
compensation, and Breese steers it away to off.
72.3 Harbhajan Singh to Breese, no run
72.4 Harbhajan Singh to Breese, no run, worked to leg.
72.5 Harbhajan Singh to Breese, no run
72.6 Harbhajan Singh to Breese, no run
End of over 73 (4 runs, maiden) West Indies 159/6
Harbhajan Singh 26-11-52-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 7* (17b) GR Breese 4* (20b)
73.1 Kumble to Jacobs, no run
73.2 Kumble to Jacobs, one run, tossed up, and Jacobs clips that off his
pads to square leg for a single.
73.3 Kumble to Breese, no run, tossed up outside the off, and Breese
goes for th ebooming drive and mis-times it into the offside.
73.4 Kumble to Breese, no run
73.5 Kumble to Breese, no run, yorker-length ball, and Breese manages to
dig it out in time.
73.6 Kumble to Breese, one run, quicker and short of a length, and
Breese picks it and works it behind square on the legside for one.
End of over 74 (2 runs) West Indies 161/6
A Kumble 21-9-28-3 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
GR Breese 5* (24b) RD Jacobs 8* (19b)
74.1 Harbhajan Singh to Breese, OUT: tossed up on middle and leg, and
Breese comes forward and pushes bat and pad at th eball. The ball
takes pad, then glove, and Sehwag at short leg pouches it. In
delicious irony, this one - a repklica of an earlier appeal - is
given out.
West Indies 161/7, Partnership of 19
GR Breese c Sehwag b Harbhajan Singh 5 (25b 0x4 0x6)
RD Jacobs 8* (19b) Harbhajan Singh 26.1-11-52-2
74.2 Harbhajan Singh to Dillon, no run, played back to the Harbhajan.
74.3 Harbhajan Singh to Dillon, no run, trying to work it to leg, Dillon
gets a leading edge that spoons the ball just wide of slip.
74.4 Harbhajan Singh to Dillon, no run, half-forward, Dillon gets a
facefull of ball as the bowler gets some extra bounce from the
rough.
74.5 Harbhajan Singh to Dillon, no run, worked behind square and Dillon
wants one, but Tendulkar fumbles and the striker is sent back.
74.6 Harbhajan Singh to Dillon, no run
End of over 75 (maiden) West Indies 161/7
Harbhajan Singh 27-12-52-2 - Anna Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 8* (19b) M Dillon 0* (5b)
75.1 Kumble to Jacobs, no run, full and worked to mid-on.
75.2 Kumble to Jacobs, no run, outside the off, no turn for Kumble
there, and Jacobs, playing for the spin, is beaten.
75.3 Kumble to Jacobs, no run
75.4 Kumble to Jacobs, no run
75.5 Kumble to Jacobs, no run, tossed up, and Jacobs plays it away on
the legside for no run.
75.6 Kumble to Jacobs, no run
End of over 76 (maiden) West Indies 161/7
A Kumble 22-10-28-3 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
M Dillon 0* (5b) RD Jacobs 8* (25b)
76.1 Harbhajan Singh to Dillon, no run, almost another catch, but this
one shoots just above the head of short leg Sehwag.
76.2 Harbhajan Singh to Dillon, no run, the away-going delivery, and
Dillon is beaten playing for the spin.
76.3 Harbhajan Singh to Dillon, FOUR, nice clout over the infield on the
legside for four, Dillon picking the line and having a heave
across the line but safely enough to midwicket for four.
76.4 Harbhajan Singh to Dillon, no run, beaten outside the off, and the
ball shoots up and strikes Patel just above the left eye on the
cheekbone. A little reddening bruise for Patel there.
76.5 Harbhajan Singh to Dillon, no run
76.6 Harbhajan Singh to Dillon, no run, Patel being struck on the
cheekbone not doing any harm to his vocal cords as he is the first
one up in appea when Dillon is struck on the pads en route to a
sweep.
End of over 77 (4 runs) West Indies 165/7
Harbhajan Singh 28-12-56-2 - Anna Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 8* (25b) M Dillon 4* (11b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
77.1 Kumble to Jacobs, one run, worked off the pads to square leg for a
single.
77.2 Kumble to Dillon, no run, patted back to the bowler.
77.3 Kumble to Dillon, no run, left alone just outside off, but the ball
is dangerously close, and if Dillon had gotten that on the pad,
lbw would have been a decent possibility.
77.4 Kumble to Dillon, no run
77.5 Kumble to Dillon, OUT: faster and flatter, the pace just doing
Dillon in there. Full length and very fast, and the ball just
sneaks through Dillon's defence before the bat can come down,
shattering the stumps.
West Indies 166/8, Partnership of 5
M Dillon b Kumble 4 (15b 1x4 0x6)
RD Jacobs 9* (26b) A Kumble 22.5-10-29-4
77.6 Kumble to Collins, no run
End of over 78 (1 run) West Indies 166/8
A Kumble 23-10-29-4 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RD Jacobs 9* (26b) PT Collins 0* (1b)
78.1 Harbhajan Singh to Jacobs, no run, tossed up, on leg stump, and
turning across the face of th ebat for Jacobs to play it to pff.
78.2 Harbhajan Singh to Jacobs, OUT: tossed up again, on leg stump, and
Jacobs tries to work it to leg but ends up turning it straight
into Sehwag's hands at short leg. Harbhajan claims another, and
the end of this innings now in sight.
West Indies 166/9, Partnership of 0
RD Jacobs c Sehwag b Harbhajan Singh 9 (28b 0x4 0x6)
PT Collins 0* (1b) Harbhajan Singh 28.2-12-56-3
78.3 Harbhajan Singh to Lawson, no run, on the front foot, defended
rather nicely.
78.4 Harbhajan Singh to Lawson, no run, very, very attacking field here
as Harbhajan bowls a top-spinner.
78.5 Harbhajan Singh to Lawson, no run
78.6 Harbhajan Singh to Lawson, no run, faster ball, drifting down leg,
and Lawson plays it down safel.
End of over 79 (maiden) West Indies 166/9
Harbhajan Singh 29-13-56-3 - Anna Pavilion End
PT Collins 0* (1b) JJC Lawson 0* (4b)
79.1 Kumble to Collins, one run
79.2 Kumble to Lawson, no run, short ball, played away to the off.
79.3 Kumble to Lawson, OUT: and that ends that! Lawson tries to dig out
a fullish, fast delivery, but the ball rebounds almost with a life
of its own off the bat face, shooting straight to Ganguly at short
midwicket, who only has to hop up to pouch the catch.
West Indies 167/10, Partnership of 1
JJC Lawson c Ganguly b Kumble 0 (6b 0x4 0x6)
PT Collins 1* (2b) A Kumble 23.3-10-30-5
Five-fer for Kumble, his 20th in Test cricket on his 32nd birthday
too, a fine gift for both himself and Indian fans.
The West Indies end, then on 167 all out, and they took a long time
about it, using almost 80 overs to make runs at just over 2 per
over.
The highest scorer - Carl Hooper - was ironically the one who took
the least balls for his runs, playing just 38 deliveries for his
35.
Chanderpaul stuck around for some time, but he could only make a
slow 27, and no other batsman could keep out the Indian spinners
long enough to build a substantial innings.
Harbhajan Singh supported Kumble well, getting three for 56, and
Srinath and Zaheer Khan picked one each.
Match State: Innings Break
0.1 Dillon to Bangar, no run, just short of a length, and Bangar gets
nicely behind the line of the ball and pats it back to Dillon.
0.2 Dillon to Bangar, no run, back and across towards the off, and
played to cover.
0.3 Dillon to Bangar, no run, sharp bounce that time, and Bangar leaves
it alone outside the off.
0.4 Dillon to Bangar, no run, outside the off again and Bangar
shoulders arms.
0.5 Dillon to Bangar, no run
0.6 Dillon to Bangar, no run, steepling bounce that time, Jacobs
collecting over the head.
End of over 1 (maiden) India 0/0 (trail by 167 runs)
M Dillon 1-1-0-0 - Anna Pavilion End
V Sehwag 0* (0b) SB Bangar 0* (6b)
Collins in from the other end
1.1 Collins to Sehwag, no run, straight away Sehwag launches into the
drive, but th eball goes only to mid-off.
1.2 Collins to Sehwag, no run, appeal for leg before, but the ball hit
glove before pad.
1.3 Collins to Sehwag, FOUR, short and Sehwag climbs onto his toes and
hits away to the offside, the ball not short enough for the cut
and so just guided nicely to the fence behind deep point for four.
1.4 Collins to Sehwag, FOUR, and this time picked away to the onside,
Sehwag clipping that one off the pads and sending it to the fence
behind square on the legside.
1.5 Collins to Sehwag, no run, on his toes again, but this time steered
to cover point.
1.6 Collins to Sehwag, FOUR, and again! this time pitched up outside
the off, and Sehwag latches into that one nicely, sending it
racing through the covers between the two fielders for four. Quite
a start fo r Sehwag here!
End of over 2 (12 runs) India 12/0 (trail by 155 runs)
PT Collins 1-0-12-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SB Bangar 0* (6b) V Sehwag 12* (6b 3x4)
2.1 Dillon to Bangar, no run
2.2 Dillon to Bangar, no run, on the off stump, just short of a length,
and stout, classical defence from Bangar here, just behind the
line of the ball beautifully.
2.3 Dillon to Bangar, one run, worked away behind square for a single,
getting Bangar off the mark.
2.4 Dillon to Sehwag, one run, a single behind square on the legside
again.
2.5 Dillon to Bangar, no run, short and wide, letf alone by Bangar.
2.6 Dillon to Bangar, no run, Bangar prodding forward to defend, the
ball takes the outside edge and falls just short of third slip.
End of over 3 (2 runs) India 14/0 (trail by 153 runs)
M Dillon 2-1-2-0 - Anna Pavilion End
V Sehwag 13* (7b 3x4) SB Bangar 1* (11b)
3.1 Collins to Sehwag, no run, short of a length, and Sehwag pats it
away towards mid-off.
3.2 Collins to Sehwag, no run, short and Sehwag ducks under that one
rather easily.
3.3 Collins to Sehwag, no run, pushed back firmly to mid-on.
3.4 Collins to Sehwag, FOUR, short of a length again, outside the off,
and Sehwag times it beautifully to the cover fence, the ball
coming onto the bat nicely for Sehwag when new.
3.5 Collins to Sehwag, no run, patted to the legside.
3.6 Collins to Sehwag, no run
End of over 4 (4 runs) India 18/0 (trail by 149 runs)
PT Collins 2-0-16-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SB Bangar 1* (11b) V Sehwag 17* (13b 4x4)
4.1 Dillon to Bangar, no run, patted back to Dillon firmly by Bangar.
4.2 Dillon to Bangar, no run, pushed into the offside, to extra cover.
4.3 Dillon to Bangar, no run
4.4 Dillon to Bangar, FOUR, full delivery, on the batsman's toes, and
Bangar clips it nicely past mid-on for four, a great shot, full of
nice timing and getting the four it deserves.
4.5 Dillon to Bangar, no run, short and nipping back into th ebatsman a
touch.
4.6 Dillon to Bangar, no run
End of over 5 (4 runs) India 22/0 (trail by 145 runs)
M Dillon 3-1-6-0 - Anna Pavilion End
V Sehwag 17* (13b 4x4) SB Bangar 5* (17b 1x4)
Jermaine Lawson into the attack now, his first bowl in Test
cricket.
5.1 Lawson to Sehwag, two runs, drifting down the leg, and Sehwag whips
it off his hips and sends it to square leg for two.
5.2 Lawson to Sehwag, FOUR, this is bad bowling. Drifting down leg
again, Sehwag flicks it off his pads and just helps it along to
the fine leg fence.
5.3 Lawson to Sehwag, no run
5.4 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, short of a length, and Sehwag pushes it
away into the off.
5.5 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, drifting down leg, and Jacobs collects
nicely by diving but then inexplicably goes up for an appeal!
5.6 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, and again down the legs.
End of over 6 (6 runs) India 28/0 (trail by 139 runs)
JJC Lawson 1-0-6-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SB Bangar 5* (17b 1x4) V Sehwag 23* (19b 5x4)
6.1 Dillon to Bangar, no run, short and in Bangar's ribs, and the
batsman plays it down just short of short leg.
6.2 Dillon to Bangar, no run, short ball, and Bangar slides away from
the line of that one.
6.3 Dillon to Bangar, no run
6.4 Dillon to Bangar, no run, patted back at Dillon, the ball full and
on the off.
6.5 Dillon to Bangar, no run, short again, and Bangar easily ducks
under it, the batsman not being made to play at all here at the
short ones.
6.6 Dillon to Bangar, no run, again, like Lawson, drifting down
legside.
End of over 7 (maiden) India 28/0 (trail by 139 runs)
M Dillon 4-2-6-0 - Anna Pavilion End
V Sehwag 23* (19b 5x4) SB Bangar 5* (23b 1x4)
Last over of the day.
7.1 Lawson to Sehwag, one run, taht one is on target, short and on the
off, but Sehwag takes it high on the bat and channels it nicely to
third man for one.
7.2 Lawson to Bangar, no run, short again, and this time much too much
outside the off to do any good.
7.3 Lawson to Bangar, wide: no run
7.3 Lawson to Bangar, no run, short again, directed at the batsman from
around the wicket, and that's the one for the over.
7.4 Lawson to Bangar, no run
7.5 Lawson to Bangar, one run, pitched up, and Sehwag is drawn forward
indecisively, the ball catching edge and running between keeper
and first slip for one.
7.6 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, punched down into the ground to short
leg, who catches and pretends to have a shy at the stumps. He then
exchanegs a few friendly words with Sehwag.
End of over 8 (3 runs) India 31/0 (trail by 136 runs)
JJC Lawson 2-0-9-0 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SB Bangar 6* (27b 1x4) V Sehwag 24* (21b 5x4)
And that ends the first day's play at Chennai, with the West Indies
reaching 167 and India then at 31 for no loss in eight overs./
Do come backj tomorrow at 9:30 IST for the second day's play. Till
then, goodbye.
Welcome to the second morning of the second Test between India and
the West Indies, being played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in
Chennai.
The city experienced lashing rains last night, and that may delay
the start of the day's play. The weather is overcast and gloomy -
by Chennai standards, at least!
That will encourage the West Indian fast bowlers, who are set with
the task of making up with the ball where their batsmen failed
them.
The tourists got only 167 in their first innings yesterday, and if
they are to have a sniff of victory in this game, the bowling must
perform exceedingly well.
India, for their part, did little wrong yesterday, getting the West
Indies out fast and then racking up 31 for no loss in the final 8
overs of play.
Their task is equally clear-cut - build a big first-innings total,
and hopefully then wrap up the West Indies on the fourth and fifth
days, on a turning track, to seal the series right here.
Efforts are on now to dry the pitch and certain areas of the
outfield, so a delayed start looks on the cards, even though the
sun has come out and is doing its job of drying the environs.
Umpire Shepherd just mentioning now that the outfield and pitch
will be inspected at 11 a.m. IST, around an hour and a half from
now.
The inspection is under-way at the moment, folks, but the
conditions are still damp and the umpires have stated that play
will begin at 12:10.
That may mean that the players will take early lunch and come out
at 12:10 for two extended sessions of play.
Match State: Day 2 start scheduled for 12:10 IST
Play will continue today till 5:30 p.m., an hour after the
scheduled close of play, with - if needed - the use of lights.
Umpire de Silva still has hopes of 75 overs of play being fitted in
today.
Good Afternoon
Hello and welcome back to MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai
The umpires and players are in the middle
Bright sunshine in Chennai
It is going to be Merv Dillon to bowl
We are to have two sessions of 150 mins each, 75 overs to be bowled
in the day
8.1 Dillon to Bangar, no run, bouncer! A sharp one too, Bangar ducks
under it
8.2 Dillon to Bangar, no run, darting in, and the extra bounce, Bangar
didn't know much about it, hits him
8.3 Dillon to Bangar, no run, left alone outside the off, goes through
to the keeper with good pace
8.4 Dillon to Bangar, no run, fires it in full, driven back to the
bowler, threatens to throw down the stumps
8.5 Dillon to Bangar, no run, just outside the line of off, forward in
defence
8.6 Dillon to Bangar, no run, through to the keeper, a maiden over
End of over 9 (maiden) India 31/0 (trail by 136 runs)
M Dillon 5-3-6-0 - Anna Pavilion End
V Sehwag 24* (21b 5x4) SB Bangar 6* (33b 1x4)
Lawson to bowl, Sehwag on strike
9.1 Lawson to Sehwag, two runs, fast and full, outside the off,
crackign cover drive, the heavy outfield slows down the ball,
Sehwag thought it would reach the ropes, ran a bit too slow, just
the two runs
9.2 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, gets this one to bounce a little more,
fended down
9.3 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, another fast delivery, a bit too close to
the off stump to be cutting at it, gets a thick bottom edge
9.4 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, another fast delivery, hurries Sehwag to
play at it, pushed to covers
9.5 Lawson to Sehwag, one run, again the extra pace and extra bounce
does the trick, Sehwag going for the flashing square drive, gets a
thick edge and ball flies between slips and gully, down to third-
man - just the single
9.6 Lawson to Bangar, one run, this is fast! Full and on target, Bangar
pushes in defence, ball goes towards mid-on, takes a single and
keeps the strike
End of over 10 (4 runs) India 35/0 (trail by 132 runs)
JJC Lawson 3-0-13-0 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SB Bangar 7* (34b 1x4) V Sehwag 27* (26b 5x4)
10.1 Dillon to Bangar, no run, defended
10.2 Dillon to Bangar, no run, left alone, outside the off, Dillon
bowling well within himself here, Windies wouldn't mind a few
yards of extra pace from their numero uno bowler
10.3 Dillon to Bangar, no run, back of a length, rising delivery, Bangar
has a good look at it, importantly - has all the time in the world
to judge the line and length, leaves it alone
10.4 Dillon to Bangar, no run, well outside the off, no problems at all,
leaves it alone
10.5 Dillon to Bangar, no run, goes well forward and defends
10.6 Dillon to Bangar, no run, outside the off, left alone
End of over 11 (maiden) India 35/0 (trail by 132 runs)
M Dillon 6-4-6-0 - Anna Pavilion End
V Sehwag 27* (26b 5x4) SB Bangar 7* (40b 1x4)
11.1 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, hurries Sehwag to fend
11.2 Lawson to Sehwag, FOUR, rising delivery, Sehwag equal to the task,
steers this slightly in the air - between gully and slips for
four!
11.3 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, oooh! This is fast! clocking above 147 K
mark, Sehwag pushes it to covers
11.4 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, another fast delivery, played behind
square
11.5 Lawson to Sehwag, FOUR, angling down the leg, using the extra pace,
guides this one fine - to fine leg fence for four
11.6 Lawson to Sehwag, FOUR, wow! Short, rising, fast delivery, rokcs
back and cuts this in the air, powerful shot for four!
End of over 12 (12 runs) India 47/0 (trail by 120 runs)
JJC Lawson 4-0-25-0 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SB Bangar 7* (40b 1x4) V Sehwag 39* (32b 8x4)
12.1 Dillon to Bangar, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
pushed in defence towards covers
12.2 Dillon to Bangar, no run, full in length, slower one, pushed back
to the bowler
12.3 Dillon to Bangar, no run, harmless bouncer, ducks under
12.4 Dillon to Bangar, no run, cuts back in sharply, cut back in a bit
too much, hit on the pad, loud shout for lbw, not out
12.5 Dillon to Bangar, no run, three slips waiting for the catch, short
of a length delivery, Bangar gets right behind the line and
defends
12.6 Dillon to Bangar, no run, well outside the off, left alone
End of over 13 (maiden) India 47/0 (trail by 120 runs)
M Dillon 7-5-6-0 - Anna Pavilion End
V Sehwag 39* (32b 8x4) SB Bangar 7* (46b 1x4)
13.1 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, beaten outside the off, playing a loose
shot at it
13.2 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, much better, forward in defence
13.3 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, this is brilliant bowling, fast and
furious, well above the 90 miles mark, angling in too, Sehwag
leaves it alone, not too far away from the off stump
13.4 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, Superb! Ryan Hinds at backward point
dives and stops! That was a poor ball, short and wide, Sehwag cut
it away in the air, Hinds stopped it on the first bounce,
brilliant effort - saved a certain four
13.5 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, defended
13.6 Lawson to Sehwag, one run, tucked around the corner for a single,
keeps the strike
End of over 14 (1 run) India 48/0 (trail by 119 runs)
JJC Lawson 5-0-26-0 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
V Sehwag 40* (38b 8x4) SB Bangar 7* (46b 1x4)
14.1 Dillon to Sehwag, no run
14.2 Dillon to Sehwag, no run, angling in, played to square leg
14.3 Dillon to Sehwag, one run, DROPPED! Edged to first slip, Chris
Gayle got both hands to it, ball slips out, what a miss!
14.4 Dillon to Bangar, no run
14.5 Dillon to Bangar, legbye: FOUR, terrible fielding at fine leg,
gives away four runs, leg byes
14.6 Dillon to Bangar, no run
End of over 15 (5 runs) India 53/0 (trail by 114 runs)
M Dillon 8-5-7-0 - Anna Pavilion End
V Sehwag 41* (41b 8x4) SB Bangar 7* (49b 1x4)
15.1 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, another fast delivery, above the 90 miles
mark, defended
15.2 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, defended
15.3 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, fast and furious, rising delivery,
defended
15.4 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, oooh! A fast bouncer! 149 K - and that is
fast! ducks under it
15.5 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, defended
15.6 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, that is a maiden over, gets right behind
the line and defends
End of over 16 (maiden) India 53/0 (trail by 114 runs)
JJC Lawson 6-1-26-0 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SB Bangar 7* (49b 1x4) V Sehwag 41* (47b 8x4)
16.1 Dillon to Bangar, no run, defended
16.2 Dillon to Bangar, no run, darting in, defended
16.3 Dillon to Bangar, no run, bouncer, rising delivery anyways, bangar
ducks right into the line and gets hit on teh soulder
16.4 Dillon to Bangar, two runs, rising delivery, fends it down -
getting right behid the line, dillon fields and has a shy - over
throws
16.5 Dillon to Bangar, no run, defended
16.6 Dillon to Bangar, one run, punched past mid-on for a single
End of over 17 (3 runs) India 56/0 (trail by 111 runs)
M Dillon 9-5-10-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SB Bangar 10* (55b 1x4) V Sehwag 41* (47b 8x4)
17.1 Lawson to Bangar, no run, defended
17.2 Lawson to Bangar, no run, fast delivery, cutting back in with extra
bounce, fends down
17.3 Lawson to Bangar, no run, nasty bouncer, clumsy way to duck, ball
sails through to the keeper
17.4 Lawson to Bangar, one run, drifting down the leg side, once again
the extra pace and bounce troubling Bangar, takes the bottom hand
away, ball goes of a thick edge down to fine leg
17.5 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, rising delivery, outside the off, played
to backward point
17.6 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, defended
End of over 18 (1 run) India 57/0 (trail by 110 runs)
JJC Lawson 7-1-27-0 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SB Bangar 11* (59b 1x4) V Sehwag 41* (49b 8x4)
Gareth Breese to bowl his first ball in Test cricket
18.1 Breese to Bangar, one run, nicely tucked around the corner for a
single
18.2 Breese to Sehwag, no run, sharp turn in, defended
18.3 Breese to Sehwag, SIX, Welcome to Test cricket Mr Breese! Bang!
Sehwag gives this one a mighty heave, ball disappears ove rlong on
for a huge six
18.4 Breese to Sehwag, no run, bat and pad, catch put down at forward
short leg
18.5 Breese to Sehwag, SIX, SEHWAG! making it all look so easy, dances
down the track and smashes this one wide of long on for a massive
six, and brings up his fifty
18.6 Breese to Sehwag, no run, whipped to mid-wicket, Hooper fields.
What a first over in Test cricket for Breese!
End of over 19 (13 runs) India 70/0 (trail by 97 runs)
GR Breese 1-0-13-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SB Bangar 12* (60b 1x4) V Sehwag 53* (54b 8x4 2x6)
Match State: Drinks
Collins into the attack
19.1 Collins to Bangar, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
slanting away from Bangar, defended caredully with a dead
straight, soft bat
19.2 Collins to Bangar, no run, fuller and on the off, once more
defended, this time with minimal foot movement and bat and pad
held close together
19.3 Collins to Bangar, no run, short ball on the stumps, the ball
threatens to swing away late from the right hander, Bangar ducks
well under the ball as it sails through to the keeper
19.4 Collins to Bangar, no run, outside the off, good length, pushed
through wider to tempt the drive, not from this man, Bangar
patiently leaves the ball well alone
19.5 Collins to Bangar, FOUR, good length ball that does a bit more from
its off stump line, Bangar pokes at the ball and edges, the ball
flies past the fielders in the gap between the slip cordon and the
gully fielder! stroke of luck for Bangar
19.6 Collins to Bangar, no run, on the off and fullish, defended
carefully this time
End of over 20 (4 runs) India 74/0 (trail by 93 runs)
PT Collins 3-0-20-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
V Sehwag 53* (54b 8x4 2x6) SB Bangar 16* (66b 2x4)
20.1 Breese to Sehwag, no run, tossed up and on the off, defended
watchfully
20.2 Breese to Sehwag, no run, flatter and once more on the off, Sehwag
nudges the ball to the off side with an angled bat
20.3 Breese to Sehwag, one run, on the pads this time, drifting slightly
down, Sehwag walks across his stumps and knocks the ball to the on
side
20.4 Breese to Bangar, one run, worked away through square leg once more
20.5 Breese to Sehwag, no run, outside the off, swing hard across the
line, the ball beats the bat and goes to the keeper
20.6 Breese to Sehwag, no run, full and on the off, played back to the
bowler
End of over 21 (2 runs) India 76/0 (trail by 91 runs)
GR Breese 2-0-15-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SB Bangar 17* (67b 2x4) V Sehwag 54* (59b 8x4 2x6)
21.1 Collins to Bangar, no run, just short of a length and on the
stumps, defended to the on side
21.2 Collins to Bangar, no run
21.3 Collins to Bangar, one run, back of a length and on the pads,
worked away down to fine leg
21.4 Collins to Sehwag, no run, on the off from around the wicket,
defended awkwardly, the ball goes off the edge and rolls to slip
21.5 Collins to Sehwag, no run, short ball outside the off, left alone
21.6 Collins to Sehwag, no run
End of over 22 (1 run) India 77/0 (trail by 90 runs)
PT Collins 4-0-21-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SB Bangar 18* (70b 2x4) V Sehwag 54* (62b 8x4 2x6)
22.1 Breese to Bangar, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence
22.2 Breese to Bangar, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence
22.3 Breese to Bangar, no run, pushed to covers
22.4 Breese to Bangar, no run, well flighted, through to the keeper,
bangar pushing forward
22.5 Breese to Bangar, five runs, pushed to mid-on, takes off for a
quick single, direct hit would have been the end for Bangar, dear-
oh-dear - over throws!
22.6 Breese to Sehwag, SIX, Full toss! Sehwag dances down the track and
smacks it! High over wide long on - that goes a long long way and
all the way for a huge six.
End of over 23 (11 runs) India 88/0 (trail by 79 runs)
GR Breese 3-0-26-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SB Bangar 23* (75b 2x4) V Sehwag 60* (63b 8x4 3x6)
23.1 Collins to Bangar, no run, bowling left-arm around the wicket,
angling in a shade, forward in defence
23.2 Collins to Bangar, no run, outside the off, left alone
23.3 Collins to Bangar, no run
23.4 Collins to Bangar, no run, short, outside the off, left alone
23.5 Collins to Bangar, no run, forward in defence
23.6 Collins to Bangar, no run, angling away, defended
End of over 24 (maiden) India 88/0 (trail by 79 runs)
PT Collins 5-1-21-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
V Sehwag 60* (63b 8x4 3x6) SB Bangar 23* (81b 2x4)
Bangar doing a good job here, something the likes of Das and Jaffer
failed to - holding one end and allowing Sehwag the freedom to for
the shots
24.1 Breese to Sehwag, one run, goes for the sweep, gets a top edge,
ball falls short of the man charging in from long leg
24.2 Breese to Bangar, no run, waits for the ball to turn, pushes it
with a straight bat to covers
24.3 Breese to Bangar, no run
24.4 Breese to Bangar, two runs, driven square through covers, nicely
timed
24.5 Breese to Bangar, no run
24.6 Breese to Bangar, two runs, another superb cover drive, played off
the back foot, again the outfield robs Bangar from scoring a four,
ball slows down and all he gets is a couple
End of over 25 (5 runs) India 93/0 (trail by 74 runs)
GR Breese 4-0-31-0 - Anna Pavilion End
V Sehwag 61* (64b 8x4 3x6) SB Bangar 27* (86b 2x4)
25.1 Collins to Sehwag, OUT: BOWLED'M!!! Sehwag plays down the wrong
line, off stump knocked out of the ground, Collins bowling around
the wicket, Sehwag expected the ball to cut back in sharply, and
no footwork too, after two dropped chances Windies get rid of
Sehwag
India 93/1, Partnership of 93
V Sehwag b Collins 61 (65b 8x4 3x6)
SB Bangar 27* (86b 2x4) PT Collins 5.1-1-21-1
The new batsman is Dravid
25.2 Collins to Dravid, no run, brilliant! excellent first ball to the
new batsman, forcing Dravid to defend, almost sneaked in through
the defence
25.3 Collins to Dravid, no run, BEATEN! Dravid walking all over the
crease, does everything to get an edge, fails luckily
25.4 Collins to Dravid, one run, goes back and pushes the ball in
defence to the off side, finding the gap at covers, off the mark
with a single
25.5 Collins to Bangar, no run, darting back in sharply, defended
25.6 Collins to Bangar, (noball) no run, bouncer, ducks under
25.6 Collins to Bangar, no run, left alone, outside the off
End of over 26 (2 runs) India 95/1 (trail by 72 runs)
PT Collins 6-1-23-1 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
R Dravid 1* (3b) SB Bangar 27* (89b 2x4)
26.1 Breese to Dravid, no run
26.2 Breese to Dravid, no run
26.3 Breese to Dravid, one run, dances down the track, driven through
the on side, good diving stop at mid-on
26.4 Breese to Bangar, no run, leans forward and defends
26.5 Breese to Bangar, no run, forward in defence
26.6 Breese to Bangar, one run, driven to mid-off, definite run out
chance, Dillon caught snoozing - a bit late to react, sends in the
throw a bit late, too late!
End of over 27 (2 runs) India 97/1 (trail by 70 runs)
GR Breese 5-0-33-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SB Bangar 28* (92b 2x4) R Dravid 2* (6b)
27.1 Collins to Bangar, (noball) no run, darting in defended
27.1 Collins to Bangar, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended
27.2 Collins to Bangar, no run, gets right behind the line and defends
27.3 Collins to Bangar, no run, defended
27.4 Collins to Bangar, no run, cuts back in sharply, hops and fends it
down
27.5 Collins to Bangar, no run
27.6 Collins to Bangar, no run, gets right behind the line and defends
End of over 28 (1 run) India 98/1 (trail by 69 runs)
PT Collins 7-1-24-1 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
R Dravid 2* (6b) SB Bangar 28* (99b 2x4)
28.1 Breese to Dravid, three runs, just short of a length and outside
the off, eased away well past cover-point, Ryan Hinds throws
himself at the ball on the boundary and saves a run
28.2 Breese to Bangar, no run, tossed up, fuller and outside the off,
driven to covers
28.3 Breese to Bangar, no run, on the off and straightish, defended back
to the bowler
28.4 Breese to Bangar, no run
28.5 Breese to Bangar, one run, flatter and on the pads, tucked away to
the on side
28.6 Breese to Dravid, no run
End of over 29 (4 runs) India 102/1 (trail by 65 runs)
GR Breese 6-0-37-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SB Bangar 29* (103b 2x4) R Dravid 5* (8b)
Match State: Drinks
29.1 Collins to Bangar, no run, fullish and on the off, swing inb to the
right hander, defended
29.2 Collins to Bangar, no run, on the off and full once more, defended
back down the wicket to the bowler
29.3 Collins to Bangar, no run, fullish and on the off, whipped away to
the on side to mid on
29.4 Collins to Bangar, one run, fullish and on the pads once more,
tucked away neatly to the on side, quick single taken
29.5 Collins to Dravid, three runs, on the pads and too full for Dravid
to miss out, he walks across his stumps and flicks the ball
elegantly to deep backward square, the outfield is a bit slow and
the ball wont go all the way
29.6 Collins to Bangar, no run, on the off, defended with the full face
of a straight bat
End of over 30 (4 runs) India 106/1 (trail by 61 runs)
PT Collins 8-1-28-1 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
R Dravid 8* (9b) SB Bangar 30* (108b 2x4)
Hooper brings himself into the attack
30.1 Hooper to Dravid, no run, flat and straight, defended
30.2 Hooper to Dravid, two runs, on the pads this time and once again
tucked away with ease
30.3 Hooper to Dravid, no run
30.4 Hooper to Dravid, no run
30.5 Hooper to Dravid, one run
30.6 Hooper to Bangar, no run
End of over 31 (3 runs) India 109/1 (trail by 58 runs)
CL Hooper 1-0-3-0 - Anna Pavilion End
R Dravid 11* (14b) SB Bangar 30* (109b 2x4)
Lawson replaces a tiring Collins
31.1 Lawson to Dravid, no run, full and outside the off, driven at, the
ball rolls to the on side
31.2 Lawson to Dravid, OUT: full, on the off, at express pace, the ball
reverse swings in beautifully and beats Dravid all ends up, before
the bat can come down the off stump is knocked out of the ground,
classic wicket for Lawson first up in Tests
India 109/2, Partnership of 16
R Dravid b Lawson 11 (16b 0x4 0x6)
SB Bangar 30* (109b 2x4) JJC Lawson 7.2-1-27-1 (1w)
This makes it extremely hard for Dravid to equal Everton Weekes'
tally of 5 centuries in as many Tests
Tendulkar is the new man in
31.3 Lawson to Tendulkar, no run, fullish and outside the off, again a
touch of reverse swing, tapped to covers
31.4 Lawson to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended to the on side with slight discomfort
31.5 Lawson to Tendulkar, two runs, fullish and swinging into the pads,
tucked away through midwicket, Tendulkar gets off the mark
31.6 Lawson to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 32 (2 runs) India 111/2 (trail by 56 runs)
JJC Lawson 8-1-29-1 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SB Bangar 30* (109b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 2* (4b)
32.1 Hooper to Bangar, no run, fullish and on the off, defended
carefully
32.2 Hooper to Bangar, one run, flat and on the stumps, worked away to
the on side
32.3 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run
32.4 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run, on the off, tossed up and very full,
driven inside out to covers
32.5 Hooper to Tendulkar, two runs, fast, flat and down the leg side,
paddle swept at, the ball runs off the edge towards deep fine leg
32.6 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run, full and straight, defended carefully
End of over 33 (3 runs) India 114/2 (trail by 53 runs)
CL Hooper 2-0-6-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SB Bangar 31* (111b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 4* (8b)
33.1 Lawson to Bangar, no run, full and on the off, defended back down
the wicket
33.2 Lawson to Bangar, no run, just outside the off and full, stroked to
the off side
33.3 Lawson to Bangar, no run, full and on the off, played back down the
wicket
33.4 Lawson to Bangar, no run, once again on the off, swinging in late,
played back down the wicket
33.5 Lawson to Bangar, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, the ball comes in late, Bangar fends awkwardly at the ball,
the ball slips just past the edge to the keeper, loud shout,
turned down
33.6 Lawson to Bangar, no run, on the off and full, defended watchfully,
end of a good maiden over
End of over 34 (maiden) India 114/2 (trail by 53 runs)
JJC Lawson 9-2-29-1 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Tendulkar 4* (8b) SB Bangar 31* (117b 2x4)
34.1 Hooper to Tendulkar, FOUR, tossed up and on the off, Tendulkar
moves to the pitch of the ball and drives hard back the man at mid
off, good clean drive, the ball makes it to the fence over the
heavy outfield
34.2 Hooper to Tendulkar, one run, short ball, Tendulkar goes for the
stroke to the on side, the ball flies off the top edge,
Chanderpaul at mid on races back, runs full tilt, dives but cannot
hold onto the catch
34.3 Hooper to Bangar, no run
34.4 Hooper to Bangar, no run, outside the off, left alone
34.5 Hooper to Bangar, no run, fuller and on thew off, defended
34.6 Hooper to Bangar, no run
End of over 35 (5 runs) India 119/2 (trail by 48 runs)
CL Hooper 3-0-11-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 9* (10b 1x4) SB Bangar 31* (121b 2x4)
35.1 Lawson to Tendulkar, no run, full, quick and on the off, driven
towards covers
35.2 Lawson to Tendulkar, FOUR, overpitched and on the pads, flicked
effoertlessly to the on side fence
35.3 Lawson to Tendulkar, no run, on the off and full, driven to the on
side
35.4 Lawson to Tendulkar, legbye: one run
35.5 Lawson to Bangar, no run, on the off again, a touch of late swing
in to the batsman, defended to the on side
35.6 Lawson to Bangar, no run, just short of a good length and on the
off, defended
End of over 36 (5 runs) India 124/2 (trail by 43 runs)
JJC Lawson 10-2-33-1 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Tendulkar 13* (14b 2x4) SB Bangar 31* (123b 2x4)
36.1 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run, on the off, quite flat, defended to
the off side
36.2 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a good length, outside
the off, straighter ball, played at and missed
36.3 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run
36.4 Hooper to Tendulkar, FOUR, full, flat and on the off, Tendulkar
sees the opportunity and whips the ball away through midwicket
36.5 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run
36.6 Hooper to Tendulkar, FOUR, short ball, once more Tendulkar
capitalises, pulling the ball hard through midwicket
End of over 37 (8 runs) India 132/2 (trail by 35 runs)
CL Hooper 4-0-19-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SB Bangar 31* (123b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 21* (20b 4x4)
37.1 Lawson to Bangar, no run
37.2 Lawson to Bangar, no run
37.3 Lawson to Bangar, no run, full and on the off, defended
37.4 Lawson to Bangar, two runs
37.5 Lawson to Bangar, no run, left alone outside the off
37.6 Lawson to Bangar, no run, on the off and full, driven to covers
End of over 38 (2 runs) India 134/2 (trail by 33 runs)
JJC Lawson 11-2-35-1 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Tendulkar 21* (20b 4x4) SB Bangar 33* (129b 2x4)
38.1 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run, just outside the offm good length,
defended
38.2 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, in the rough,
spinning in, defended
38.3 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off once more, defended
38.4 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run, again outside the off and spinning in
a touch, defended
38.5 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run, fuller, flat and on the off, defended
carefully
38.6 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run, shorter and on the pads, Tendulkar
goes back and defends
End of over 39 (maiden) India 134/2 (trail by 33 runs)
CL Hooper 5-1-19-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SB Bangar 33* (129b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 21* (26b 4x4)
39.1 Lawson to Bangar, no run, full and on the off, a touch of late
inswing, defended towards covers
39.2 Lawson to Bangar, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, defended off the back foot
39.3 Lawson to Bangar, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
39.4 Lawson to Bangar, no run, on the off and full once more, the ball
swings in late, defended
39.5 Lawson to Bangar, no run, on the off yet again, in swing, defended
carefully
39.6 Lawson to Bangar, no run, outside the off, left well alone and that
is tea on the second day
End of over 40 (maiden) India 134/2 (trail by 33 runs)
JJC Lawson 12-3-35-1 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Tendulkar 21* (26b 4x4) SB Bangar 33* (135b 2x4)
India have lost 2 wickets and added 103 runs in this two and a half
hour session
Do join us in 20 minutes at 1500 local time, 0930 GMT for all the
action from the second (and last of the day) two and a half hour
session
Match State: Tea - Day 2
Welcome back after tea, with play just about to resume at the MA
Chidambaram Stadium for the ifnal session.
40.1 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up, and Tendulkar comes forward
in stout defence, bat nicely next tp pad.
40.2 Breese to Tendulkar, no run
40.3 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, flatter and quicker, and Tendulkar
suffles onto the back foot and gets behind the line.
40.4 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, defended just wide of short leg this
time.
40.5 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, padding up to that one, outside the
off, th eball bouncing off a good length to strike thigh.
40.6 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, pad again, right outside the off, and
the ball curls in past the pad to be collected behind the stumps.
End of over 41 (maiden) India 134/2 (trail by 33 runs)
GR Breese 7-1-37-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SB Bangar 33* (135b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 21* (32b 4x4)
Dillon to start proceedings from the other end.
41.1 Dillon to Bangar, no run, a loosener, right up to the batsman, who
plays it down the ground to mid-on.
41.2 Dillon to Bangar, no run, drifting down leg, and Bangar tries to
whip it to lega nd misses, the ball rapping pad instead.
41.3 Dillon to Bangar, no run, on off stump, and Bangar gets behind the
line of that one nicely, straight bat down the track.
41.4 Dillon to Bangar, no run, short and wide outside the off, and
Bangar stays clear of that one.
41.5 Dillon to Bangar, no run, this time Bangar gets the whip off the
legs right, but the ball goes straight to square leg.
41.6 Dillon to Bangar, no run
End of over 42 (maiden) India 134/2 (trail by 33 runs)
M Dillon 10-6-10-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Tendulkar 21* (32b 4x4) SB Bangar 33* (141b 2x4)
42.1 Breese to Tendulkar, FOUR, drifting down legside, and Tendulkar
pulls out the sweep, getting the ball very fine indeed, beating
the fielder behind square on the legside and getting four for it.
42.2 Breese to Tendulkar, one run, shorter this time, and Tendulkar geos
onto the back foot and works the ball wristily to square leg for
the single.
42.3 Breese to Bangar, no run, pushed to short midwicket on the front
foot.
42.4 Breese to Bangar, one run, Bangar waits for the turn and then works
it behind square for a single, the ball dribbling away behind
square on the leg.
42.5 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up utside off, and Tendulkar
comes forward and defences, a long stride forward that!
42.6 Breese to Tendulkar, two runs, patiently waits for the ball and
then turns it again wristily behind square on the legside, getting
two this time as the placement is between the two fielders.
End of over 43 (8 runs) India 142/2 (trail by 25 runs)
GR Breese 8-1-45-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SB Bangar 34* (143b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 28* (36b 5x4)
43.1 Dillon to Bangar, no run, short of a length, angled into Bangar,
who defends nicely on the front foot.
43.2 Dillon to Bangar, no run, worked to leg.
43.3 Dillon to Bangar, (noball) no run
43.3 Dillon to Bangar, no run, short of a lenght, but much too much
outside the off stump for the batsman to be tempted into the
stroke.
43.4 Dillon to Bangar, no run, fuller this time, on middle and off, and
Bangar drives it right back to the bowler, who fields on his
follow-through,.
43.5 Dillon to Bangar, no run, slower delivery, nicely bowled, angled
into th ebatsman and then leaving Bangar at the last instant.
43.6 Dillon to Bangar, no run, on the front foot, steered away to point.
End of over 44 (1 run) India 143/2 (trail by 24 runs)
M Dillon 11-6-11-0 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Tendulkar 28* (36b 5x4) SB Bangar 34* (150b 2x4)
44.1 Breese to Tendulkar, legbye: one run, sweeping, Tendulkar gets pad
instead of bat on th eball, getting it away to fine leg for one
leg bye.
44.2 Breese to Bangar, no run, on the front foot, defended past silly
point.
44.3 Breese to Bangar, one run, waiting for the turn, Bangar then
shuffles back and wristily works it to fine leg for a single.
44.4 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, fuller this time, and further outside
the off, and Tendulkar lets that one spin into Jacobs' gloves.
44.5 Breese to Tendulkar, no run
44.6 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, flat and on the middle stump, and
Tendulkar defends on the front foot.
End of over 45 (2 runs) India 145/2 (trail by 22 runs)
GR Breese 9-1-46-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SB Bangar 35* (152b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 28* (40b 5x4)
45.1 Dillon to Bangar, no run, short ball, starting of on off stump and
heading further into leg. Bangar ducks under it easily enough.
45.2 Dillon to Bangar, no run, further up this time, and Bangar strides
forward in defence.
45.3 Dillon to Bangar, two runs, slower ball, drifting to leg,a nd
Bangar clips that one off his toes, putting it past short
mdiwicket and wide of mid-on for two.
45.4 Dillon to Bangar, no run, some swing theref ro Dillon, the ball
full and on middle, moving out a touch and very late too. But
Bangar is equal to the task, presenting the full face of the bat
to th eball.
45.5 Dillon to Bangar, no run, slower ball again, and outside the off.
Bangar tries for the forcing shot on the off, and the bat is much
too early into the shot, merely hitting ground instead.
45.6 Dillon to Bangar, no run
End of over 46 (2 runs) India 147/2 (trail by 20 runs)
M Dillon 12-6-13-0 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Tendulkar 28* (40b 5x4) SB Bangar 37* (158b 2x4)
46.1 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, drifting down leg, and th eball
strikes pad and runs away to legside.
46.2 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up on the middle and off, and
Tendulkar comes forward in defence.
46.3 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, bounce there for Breese, the ball
beating the forward defense attempt, taking glove, and spooning up
into the air to fall where silly point would have been.
46.4 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length, and Tendulkar goes
onto th eback foot this time, defending stoutly.
46.5 Breese to Tendulkar, two runs, full and outside the off, and
Tendulkar gets a big stride forward and paddle sweeps it to fine
leg. The outfield is slow, and the batsman gets two.
46.6 Breese to Tendulkar, one run, worked to short midwicket just wide
of the fielder, and the batsman gets a single to keep strike.
End of over 47 (3 runs) India 150/2 (trail by 17 runs)
GR Breese 10-1-49-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 31* (46b 5x4) SB Bangar 37* (158b 2x4)
47.1 Dillon to Tendulkar, no run, driven to mid-off.
47.2 Dillon to Tendulkar, one run, short of a length, outside the off,
and Tendulkar plays it late, gliding it down to third man for a
single.
47.3 Dillon to Bangar, no run, short of a length, and Bangar gets on the
back foot and defends away to the offside.
47.4 Dillon to Bangar, no run, full and on the off, and Bangar tries to
work it to leg and gets a leading edge, the ball dribbling away
into the covers.
47.5 Dillon to Bangar, no run, slower ball, but way outside off stump,
and Bangar leaves it alone easily.
47.6 Dillon to Bangar, no run, short of a length, outside the off, and
Bangar shoulders arms to that one.
End of over 48 (1 run) India 151/2 (trail by 16 runs)
M Dillon 13-6-14-0 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Tendulkar 32* (48b 5x4) SB Bangar 37* (162b 2x4)
48.1 Breese to Tendulkar, one run, again the sweep from Tendulka,r the
ball being picked off middle stump and deposited behind square on
the legside.
48.2 Breese to Bangar, no run, tossed up, and Bangar pads up to it on
the fornt foot. A half-hearted appeal from Jacobs, to no avaikl.
48.3 Breese to Bangar, no run, defended down with soft hands just short
of short leg.
48.4 Breese to Bangar, two runs, full, and outside the off, and Bangar
takes that on the full and gets to the pitch, driving sweetly
through the covers for a brace.
48.5 Breese to Bangar, no run, tossed up again, but with better control,
and Bangar gets a leading edge to play it back to Breese.
48.6 Breese to Bangar, one run, worked into the legside for a single.
End of over 49 (4 runs) India 155/2 (trail by 12 runs)
GR Breese 11-1-53-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SB Bangar 40* (167b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 33* (49b 5x4)
49.1 Dillon to Bangar, no run, full delivery, on the off, and Bangar
drives into the cover, where the fielder makes a fine diving stop.
49.2 Dillon to Bangar, no run, short ball, but the delivery does not
rise too much, passing just by Bangar as he ducks out of the way.
49.3 Dillon to Bangar, no run, slower ball, outside the off, left alone
by Bangar.
49.4 Dillon to Bangar, OUT: nice length, just drawing the batsman
forward, and the ball takes the shoulder of the bat with slight
outward movement, flying to Hooper at first slip who takes a
simple catch.
India 155/3, Partnership of 46
SB Bangar c Hooper b Dillon 40 (171b 2x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 33* (49b 5x4) M Dillon 13.4-6-14-1 (1nb)
49.5 Dillon to Ganguly, OUT: oooh dear! on the off stump, and Ganguly
slightly inside-edges it onto pad, the ball keeping just a touch
low, and the leg-before appeal is upheld. The replay shows the
inside edge quite clearl
India 155/4, Partnership of 0
SC Ganguly lbw b Dillon 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 33* (49b 5x4) M Dillon 13.5-6-14-2 (1nb)
49.6 Dillon to Laxman, no run, and the hat-trick is avoided, Laxman
leaving taht one wide outside the off.
End of over 50 (maiden) India 155/4 (trail by 12 runs)
M Dillon 14-7-14-2 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Tendulkar 33* (49b 5x4) VVS Laxman 0* (1b)
50.1 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, at the other end, Breese wheels away,
tosse dup and outside the off, and Tendulkar defends on the front
foot.
50.2 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, front-foot defence again.
50.3 Breese to Tendulkar, two runs, worked just past mid-off, who
fumbles and allows the two.
50.4 Breese to Tendulkar, no run
50.5 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, flatter and faster, and Tendulkar is
forced on the back foot, the ball keeping a tad low.
50.6 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, short and outside the off, and
Tendulakr shapes for the cut and then decides against it, allowing
it to go through.
End of over 51 (2 runs) India 157/4 (trail by 10 runs)
GR Breese 12-1-55-0 - Anna Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 0* (1b) SR Tendulkar 35* (55b 5x4)
51.1 Dillon to Laxman, three runs, an aggressive field set for Laxman,
who promply clips that one off his pads and to midwicket, where
the outfields lows it for the batsman to run three.
51.2 Dillon to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, and Tendulkar lets
that one pass.
51.3 Dillon to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length, and Tendulkar
shoulders arms again.
51.4 Dillon to Tendulkar, no run, on the front foot, driving to point.
51.5 Dillon to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, just short of a
length, and Tendulkar again decides not to be tempted into the
stroke.
51.6 Dillon to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 52 (3 runs) India 160/4 (trail by 7 runs)
M Dillon 15-7-17-2 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
VVS Laxman 3* (2b) SR Tendulkar 35* (60b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
52.1 Breese to Laxman, no run, flat and quick, and Laxman plays it to
short leg.
52.2 Breese to Laxman, no run, short of a length, no turn for Breese
there but some bounce, and Laxman plays it wide of slip on th
eback foot.
52.3 Breese to Laxman, no run, softly played down wide of short leg.
52.4 Breese to Laxman, no run, pushed firmly past Breese, where mid-off
runs around and fields.
52.5 Breese to Laxman, no run, flighted and this time worked wristily to
mid-on.
52.6 Breese to Laxman, no run, more air, and again driven to mid-on.
End of over 53 (maiden) India 160/4 (trail by 7 runs)
GR Breese 13-2-55-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 35* (60b 5x4) VVS Laxman 3* (8b)
53.1 Dillon to Tendulkar, no run, pitched up, outside the off, and
Tendulkar drives to mid-off.
53.2 Dillon to Tendulkar, no run, short ball, but misdirected, the ball
travelling down leg.
53.3 Dillon to Tendulkar, no run, slower ball, outside the off, and
Tendulkar leaves that one alone, the ball reaching Jacobs on the
secondb ounce.
53.4 Dillon to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
and Tendulkar steers it away to cover point.
53.5 Dillon to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, and Tendulkar's on
the front foot, but the ball seams in sharply off a length,
beating Jacobs down leg!
53.6 Dillon to Tendulkar, no run, on middle and leg, and Tendulkar tries
to whip it away off the pads and fails.
End of over 54 (maiden) India 160/4 (trail by 7 runs)
M Dillon 16-8-17-2 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
VVS Laxman 3* (8b) SR Tendulkar 35* (66b 5x4)
54.1 Breese to Laxman, one run, short ball, but slow turn and bounce,
and that gets VVS Laxman's pull shot only one run to square leg.
54.2 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
curving in with the turn, and Tendulkar defends.
54.3 Breese to Tendulkar, two runs, drifting to leg, and Tendulkar takes
it on the full, paddle-sweeping it away to fine leg for two.
54.4 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, given more air outside the off, and
Tendulkar drives it to mid-off.
54.5 Breese to Tendulkar, no run
54.6 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length, and some sharper
turn here, Tendulkar shuffling back onto the stumps to play that
one to short leg.
End of over 55 (3 runs) India 163/4 (trail by 4 runs)
GR Breese 14-2-58-0 - Anna Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 4* (9b) SR Tendulkar 37* (71b 5x4)
55.1 Collins to Laxman, one run, around the wicket to Laxman, who steers
it away nicely to third man for one.
55.2 Collins to Tendulkar, (noball) no run
55.2 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, over the wicket for Tendulkar, the
ball starting on middle and off and seaming away from the right-
hander.
55.3 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, on middle and off, heading away with
the arm, and Tendulkar shoulders arms.
55.4 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, around the wicket to Tendulkar now as
well, the ball short and wide, but not bouncing enough for
Tendulkar's intended cut to go anywhere other than straight to
point.
55.5 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, fuller delivery, swinging in with the
arm, and Tendulkar negotiates that carefully, driving to cover.
55.6 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, full again, outside the off, and
Tendulkar drives to mid-off.
End of over 56 (2 runs) India 165/4 (trail by 2 runs)
PT Collins 9-1-30-1 (3nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
VVS Laxman 5* (10b) SR Tendulkar 37* (77b 5x4)
56.1 Breese to Laxman, no run, tossed up, inviting the drive, and Laxman
succumbs to temptation, trying to drive against the spin and
miscuing it to Breese.
56.2 Breese to Laxman, one run, this time the drive comes off, sending
the ball just to the left od mid-off for a sing.e
56.3 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, padded away by Tendulkar, much outside
the off.
56.4 Breese to Tendulkar, two runs, short and wide, and Tendulkar waits
for the turn and then gets on top of the ball nicely, sending the
ball along the carpet behind point and cover for two.
Taht takes India into the lead now, by one run.
56.5 Breese to Tendulkar, no run
56.6 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, on middle and off, and Tendulkar plays
it straight-battedly back to Breese.
End of over 57 (3 runs) India 168/4 (lead by 1 runs)
GR Breese 15-2-61-0 - Anna Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 6* (12b) SR Tendulkar 39* (81b 5x4)
57.1 Collins to Laxman, one run, short of a length, and Laxman waits for
any movement the ball may exhibit, then gliding it delicately to
third man for the single.
57.2 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length, and Tendulkar
steers that one to gully.
57.3 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, drifting down the leg, and Tendulkar
tries to turn it to leg and misses, but Collins' appeal is short-
lived.
57.4 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, heading down leg, and Tendulkar lets
that go past for Jacobs to collect.
57.5 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, and Tendulkar
plays defensively on the front foot.
57.6 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, short ball, and Tendulkar tries to
duck under it, but the ball does not get high enough, striking him
on the shoulder. No reaction from the boatsman, though.
End of over 58 (1 run) India 169/4 (lead by 2 runs)
PT Collins 10-1-31-1 (3nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
VVS Laxman 7* (13b) SR Tendulkar 39* (86b 5x4)
58.1 Breese to Laxman, one run, driven into the covers for a single.
58.2 Breese to Tendulkar, two runs, taken off middle stump and swept
finely, the batsmen running two.
58.3 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, flighted, outside the off, and
Tendulkar drives this one to mid-off.
58.4 Breese to Tendulkar, one run, swept again, but squarer this time,
and one more run to square leg.
58.5 Breese to Laxman, no run, flatter and shorter, and Laxman shuffles
on the back foot to defend.
58.6 Breese to Laxman, one run, a single wide of mid-on/
End of over 59 (5 runs) India 174/4 (lead by 7 runs)
GR Breese 16-2-66-0 - Anna Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 9* (16b) SR Tendulkar 42* (89b 5x4)
59.1 Collins to Laxman, one run, short ball, on the middle and off, and
Laxman steers it away to third man, a shot he has played often
since he has come to the crease.
59.2 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, back over the wicket for Tendulkar,
and the ball is on middle and leg, defended back to the bowler
easily.
59.3 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, slower delivery, well-spotted by
Tendulkar, steered away into the offside.
59.4 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, short ball, moving away off the seam
and Tendulkar decides not to play at that one outside the off at
the very last moment.
59.5 Collins to Tendulkar, no run
59.6 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, pushed into the off on the front
foot.
End of over 60 (1 run) India 175/4 (lead by 8 runs)
PT Collins 11-1-32-1 (3nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
VVS Laxman 10* (17b) SR Tendulkar 42* (94b 5x4)
109 balls since the last boundary for India.
Ryan Hinds into the attack for the first time.
60.1 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, short ball, steered away to the right
of point, and the fielder picks up nicely to prevent the single.
60.2 RO Hinds to Laxman, (noball) no run
60.2 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, stroked to cover.
60.3 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, and again, opushed straight to cover.
60.4 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, outside the off, and Laxman sticks his
pad out, lifts his bat high above his head, and lets the ball
float past.
60.5 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, defended past silly point.
60.6 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run
End of over 61 (1 run) India 176/4 (lead by 9 runs)
RO Hinds 1-0-1-0 (1nb) - Anna Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 42* (94b 5x4) VVS Laxman 10* (24b)
61.1 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, short ball, but not rising above
knee-height outside the off, and Tendulkar slashes it straight to
point.
61.2 Collins to Tendulkar, no run
61.3 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, slower delivery, and the ball is
played on the frontf oot nicely, worked to leg fr no run.
61.4 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, on middle and off, and Tendulkar lets
that one past, getting to the pitch nicely but deciding to leave
it go.
61.5 Collins to Tendulkar, no run
61.6 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, slower ball, well-spotted and guided
to the off, just short of point.
End of over 62 (maiden) India 176/4 (lead by 9 runs)
PT Collins 12-2-32-1 (3nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
VVS Laxman 10* (24b) SR Tendulkar 42* (100b 5x4)
62.1 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, short and wide, and Laxman strokes it
away nciely, but straight to a deep cover point.
62.2 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, pushed wide of gully this time.
62.3 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, fuller this time, and Laxman drives
right back at Hinds.
62.4 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run
62.5 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, played back to the bowler again.
62.6 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, cut away to gully.
End of over 63 (maiden) India 176/4 (lead by 9 runs)
RO Hinds 2-1-1-0 (1nb) - Anna Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 42* (100b 5x4) VVS Laxman 10* (30b)
Match State: Drinks
The floodlights coming on now to dispel some of the gloom.
63.1 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, left alone outside the off, seaming
away from the off a touch.
63.2 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, and Tendulkar
drives into the off. He is playing very carefully here, for some
reason.
63.3 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, short ball, outside the off, and
Tendulkar sways away from the line easily enough.
63.4 Collins to Tendulkar, no run
63.5 Collins to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, and left alone by
Tendulkar.
63.6 Collins to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 64 (maiden) India 176/4 (lead by 9 runs)
PT Collins 13-3-32-1 (3nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
VVS Laxman 10* (30b) SR Tendulkar 42* (106b 5x4)
30 balls since the last run.
64.1 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, outside the off, no turn or bounce, and
watched into Jacobs' hands by Laxman.
64.2 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, played past slip to gully.
64.3 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, pushed to short midwicket.
64.4 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run
64.5 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, pushed into the offside, still no run.
64.6 RO Hinds to Laxman, one run, worked to fine leg, and finally a run
for India!
End of over 65 (1 run) India 177/4 (lead by 10 runs)
RO Hinds 3-1-2-0 (1nb) - Anna Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 11* (36b) SR Tendulkar 42* (106b 5x4)
Jermaine Lawson back into the attack, to replace Collins.
65.1 Lawson to Laxman, no run, short, but the ball does not rise up too
much, and Laxman can easily play it down on the fornt foot.
65.2 Lawson to Laxman, no run, pushed to the legside.
65.3 Lawson to Laxman, two runs, drifting down leg, and Laxman works
this away very well, wide of the ifne leg fielder for a couple.
65.4 Lawson to Laxman, no run, another attempt tp work it to leg, but
the ball raps pad this time.
65.5 Lawson to Laxman, no run, played to point.
65.6 Lawson to Laxman, no run
End of over 66 (2 runs) India 179/4 (lead by 12 runs)
JJC Lawson 13-3-37-1 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Tendulkar 42* (106b 5x4) VVS Laxman 13* (42b)
66.1 RO Hinds to Tendulkar, no run, pushed tyo mid-off.
66.2 RO Hinds to Tendulkar, no run
66.3 RO Hinds to Tendulkar, no run, short and wide, and Tendulkar pushes
away past slip.
66.4 RO Hinds to Tendulkar, no run, pushed to extra cover, and a loud
"No" from Laxman discourages the run.
66.5 RO Hinds to Tendulkar, one run, a quick single taken, the ball
played just wide of mid-off.
66.6 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, stroked to extra cover.
End of over 67 (1 run) India 180/4 (lead by 13 runs)
RO Hinds 4-1-3-0 (1nb) - Anna Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 43* (111b 5x4) VVS Laxman 13* (43b)
67.1 Lawson to Tendulkar, no run, on the front foot in defence.
67.2 Lawson to Tendulkar, OUT: short of a length, and Tendulkar, who had
gone into a shell of late, tries to force that ball through the
offside, but he only succeeds in inside-edging onto his stumps,
and Tendulkar departs!
India 180/5, Partnership of 25
SR Tendulkar b Lawson 43 (113b 5x4 0x6)
VVS Laxman 13* (43b) JJC Lawson 13.2-3-37-2 (1w)
67.3 Lawson to Patel, no run, short and Patel sways out of the line
easily.
67.4 Lawson to Patel, no run, around the wicket now, and the ball climbs
on little Patel who nicely plays it away to the offside.
67.5 Lawson to Patel, no run, full and Patel is drawn forward, the ball
beating the outside edge by the proverbial coat of vbarnish.
67.6 Lawson to Patel, no run, full toss, driven to mid-on.
End of over 68 (maiden) India 180/5 (lead by 13 runs)
JJC Lawson 14-4-37-2 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
VVS Laxman 13* (43b) PA Patel 0* (4b)
68.1 RO Hinds to Laxman, one run
68.2 RO Hinds to Patel, one run
68.3 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, steered to point.
68.4 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run, that one kep low, the ball short but
scooting through at ankle-height to beat thb e bat and just miss
the stumps.
68.5 RO Hinds to Laxman, FOUR, nicelty timed, the ball flighted and
Laxman driving well past cover, threading it wide of mid-off, who
runs after it but cannot pull it back.
First boundary for 163 balls!
68.6 RO Hinds to Laxman, no run
End of over 69 (6 runs) India 186/5 (lead by 19 runs)
RO Hinds 5-1-9-0 (1nb) - Anna Pavilion End
PA Patel 1* (5b) VVS Laxman 18* (48b 1x4)
69.1 Hooper to Patel, no run, around the wicket, and the ball is
flighted and on the off, Patel playing it away to off.
69.2 Hooper to Patel, no run, flatter, quicker and shorter, and the
batsman only steers it away past slip.
69.3 Hooper to Patel, no run, surprising bounce for Hooper, the ball
pitching on leg and ushing Patel on the back foot.
69.4 Hooper to Patel, no run, padding up obdurately this time.
69.5 Hooper to Patel, bye: FOUR, sneaking through between Patel's bat
and pad this time, the ball beating Jacobs as well and running
away for four byes.
69.6 Hooper to Patel, no run, on the front foot, watchfully defended
into the off.
End of over 70 (4 runs, maiden) India 190/5 (lead by 23 runs)
CL Hooper 6-2-19-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
VVS Laxman 18* (48b 1x4) PA Patel 1* (11b)
The batsman were complaining about the light even during the last
over, and apparently the light has now been offered to Laxman and
Patel, who had no hesitationn in accepting the offer.
Match State: Stumps - Day 2
So that ends the second day's play here at Chepauk, India playing a
session and a half today due to wet conditions in the morning.
Virender Sehwag played his by-now-usual blazing knock of 61 off 65
balls, but his knock was the only bright spot of an otherwise
dreary day.
Bangar occupied the crease for 226 minutes and 171 balls to make
just 40, but he provided a solid start to India as he did in
Mumbai.
Rahul Dravid lost out on his chance to score his fifth century in
as many Tests.
Tendulkar, who likes this gournd very much indeed, could not notch
up his customary century, going into a shell after the twin
strikes of Ganguly and Bangar and falling victim to Lawson.
India, then, lead by 23 runs, with three days to play, so join us
tomorrow for the crucial third day of this match.
Good Morning
Hello and welcome to the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai
We are about 10 mins away from the scheduled start of play, on day-
3 of the second Test match between India and West Indies
Conditions are overcast at this moment, it is a bit hazy.
The forecast is for some showers late in the evening, which means
we will have enough time to pack in the 105 overs
The state of the pitch is just getting bad to worse. There were
cracks on this well before the Test match started
West Indies did well yesterday to pick five wickets, after Sehwag
had threatened to blow the windies team away with some awesome
strokeplay
A little bit of help from umpire Asoka de Silva, standing in his
19th Test match, and the 13th featuring India - saw Ganguly given
out lbw.
It is all part of the game! It all happened yesterday, and today is
a brand new day
Jermaine Lawson is the man India will have to watch out for this
morning.
he is a genuine fast bowler, and with those cracks on the pitch -
it could all turn out to be tricky for the batsmen
It is still very hazy, and the lights are on
The umpires and players are in the middle
We are all set for the start
India will resume on 190/5, they lead by 23 runs. Laxman (18) and
Patel (1) are the batsmen
Dillon to bowl to Laxman
70.1 Dillon to Laxman, no run, oooh! Well up to the batsman, ball keeps
low, Laxman defends
70.2 Dillon to Laxman, no run, short of a length, outside the off, once
again keeping a shade low, pushed to covers
70.3 Dillon to Laxman, no run, outside the off, keeping low again, tries
to run it down to third-man, can't get the ball past backward
point
70.4 Dillon to Laxman, no run, Laxman forced to check the shot, pushed
to covers
70.5 Dillon to Laxman, no run, again the ball keeps low, Laxman goes
well forward and drives the ball to covers
70.6 Dillon to Laxman, no run, darting in, keeping low, pushed in
defence. All six balls of the over has hit the bat, and
interestingly the pitch is keeping low. Someone like Ambrose would
have turned out to be a terror on this track
End of over 71 (maiden) India 190/5 (lead by 23 runs)
M Dillon 17-9-17-2 (1nb) - Anna Pavilion End
PA Patel 1* (11b) VVS Laxman 18* (54b 1x4)
Lawson to bowl now, very impressive debut for the young fast
bowler, hitting timber of Dravid and Tendulkar
To bowl around the wicket to young Patel
71.1 Lawson to Patel, no run, full in length, forward in defence
71.2 Lawson to Patel, one run, full and outside the off, steers it down
to third-man, first run of the morning
71.3 Lawson to Laxman, no run, full in length, forward in defence
71.4 Lawson to Laxman, no run, full in length, outside the off, pushes
at it, gets a thick inside edge, could have gone anywhere, luckily
for Laxman the ball goes to the on side
71.5 Lawson to Laxman, no run, through to the keeper
71.6 Lawson to Laxman, no run, outside the off, left alone, ball keeping
low again!
End of over 72 (1 run) India 191/5 (lead by 24 runs)
JJC Lawson 15-4-38-2 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
PA Patel 2* (13b) VVS Laxman 18* (58b 1x4)
72.1 Dillon to Patel, no run, keeping low outside the off, left alone,
goes on teh second bounce to the keeper
72.2 Dillon to Patel, no run, on the off, Patel defends
72.3 Dillon to Patel, no run, tries a bouncer at the little man, Patel
takes evasive action, sways away from it, Dillon stands there and
gives the youngster a long hard look
72.4 Dillon to Patel, one run, pushes the ball to the off side and
steals a quick single
72.5 Dillon to Laxman, no run, outside the off, pushed in defence
72.6 Dillon to Laxman, no run, darting in, keeping very low, Laxman
defends safely
End of over 73 (1 run) India 192/5 (lead by 25 runs)
M Dillon 18-9-18-2 (1nb) - Anna Pavilion End
PA Patel 3* (17b) VVS Laxman 18* (60b 1x4)
73.1 Lawson to Patel, no run
73.2 Lawson to Patel, no run, digs this one short, 90 miles an hour,
Patel sways away
73.3 Lawson to Patel, no run, wayward delivery, way outside the off
Absolutely wrong line and length - all he has to do is put the ball
on a good line and length - the pitch would do the rest, it is
keeping low and leg before decisions are on
73.4 Lawson to Patel, no run, pushed back to the bowler
73.5 Lawson to Patel, no run, short and going away from the left-hander,
left alone
73.6 Lawson to Patel, FOUR, The Nataraja shot! Kapil Dev used to play
this shot so well, young Patel on one leg and plays this one
towards fine leg for four!
End of over 74 (4 runs) India 196/5 (lead by 29 runs)
JJC Lawson 16-4-42-2 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
VVS Laxman 18* (60b 1x4) PA Patel 7* (23b 1x4)
Bowling change: Gareth Breese
Three men catching - slip, forward short leg and a short mid-wicket
74.1 Breese to Laxman, no run, tossed up, outside the off, left alone
74.2 Breese to Laxman, no run, turning in, goes forward bat and pad
close together, hit on the front pad
74.3 Breese to Laxman, no run, nice loop on this, pushed to short leg
74.4 Breese to Laxman, no run, pushed to mid-off
74.5 Breese to Laxman, no run, forward in defence
74.6 Breese to Laxman, one run, tucked around the corner
End of over 75 (1 run) India 197/5 (lead by 30 runs)
GR Breese 17-2-67-0 - Anna Pavilion End
VVS Laxman 19* (66b 1x4) PA Patel 7* (23b 1x4)
We could do with some sunshine here, it is very murky
75.1 Lawson to Laxman, two runs, nice elegant cover drive for a couple
of runs
75.2 Lawson to Laxman, one run, plays an innovtaive shot, not really,
ball was full in length and just outside the off, no foot work at
all, thick inside edge , and the ball goes very close to the leg
stump and down to fine leg. 200 runs up on the board
75.3 Lawson to Patel, no run, full and outside the off, Lawson looking
for some reverse swing here, new ball is due after 4.3 overs,
Patel defends
75.4 Lawson to Patel, no run, not bowling at express pace, full and
outside the off, Patel steers it to backward point
75.5 Lawson to Patel, no run, this one is fast! Fires it in full, Patel
defends
75.6 Lawson to Patel, no run, outside the off, played with soft hands,
guiding the ball to covers
End of over 76 (3 runs) India 200/5 (lead by 33 runs)
JJC Lawson 17-4-45-2 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
VVS Laxman 22* (68b 1x4) PA Patel 7* (27b 1x4)
76.1 Breese to Laxman, two runs, What an effort! Chanderpaul dives at
short extra cover to catch it, Laxman once again playing away from
his body and the ball going in the air!
76.2 Breese to Laxman, no run, beaten outside the off
76.3 Breese to Laxman, no run, forward in defence
76.4 Breese to Laxman, no run, pushes forward, not at all any signs of
confidence in that
76.5 Breese to Laxman, no run, decides enough is enough, has a dash,
drives, bottom of the bat and the ball goes to mid-on
76.6 Breese to Laxman, no run, forward in defence
End of over 77 (2 runs) India 202/5 (lead by 35 runs)
GR Breese 18-2-69-0 - Anna Pavilion End
PA Patel 7* (27b 1x4) VVS Laxman 24* (74b 1x4)
Laxman must be feeling some pressure to perform, with the likes of
Kaif and Yuvraj Singh waiting for an opportunity to get a toe in
Some left-arm pace of Pedro Collins now
77.1 Collins to Patel, no run, back of a length, outside the off, driven
crisply to covers
77.2 Collins to Patel, no run
77.3 Collins to Patel, no run, thick inside edge onto the front pad
77.4 Collins to Patel, one run, Patel Hooks! Ball goes high in the air
towards Dillon at long leg, for some strange reason Dillon allows
the ball to land a couple of yards in front of him, that catch
should have been taken
77.5 Collins to Laxman, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers
77.6 Collins to Laxman, no run, on the pads, tucked to square leg
End of over 78 (1 run) India 203/5 (lead by 36 runs)
PT Collins 14-3-33-1 (3nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
PA Patel 8* (31b 1x4) VVS Laxman 24* (76b 1x4)
The West Indies fielding has been a serious disappointment in this
series - too many catches dropped and in general the body language
not that positive
78.1 Breese to Patel, one run, bowling around the wicket, tosses it up,
tucked around the corner for a single, must say he has exposed
Laxman to the guiles of Breese
78.2 Breese to Laxman, no run, well tossed up, Laxman very tentative,
allows the ball to hit the front pad
78.3 Breese to Laxman, no run, ooh!well tossed up, Laxman allows the
ball to go through, that turns a long way and almost takes the off
stump out
78.4 Breese to Laxman, no run, played past forward short leg, wants a
single, Patel shouts NO
78.5 Breese to Laxman, no run, ball keeps low, forward in defence
78.6 Breese to Laxman, no run, tossed up, forward in defence, half
forward even, end of a very good over
End of over 79 (1 run) India 204/5 (lead by 37 runs)
GR Breese 19-2-70-0 - Anna Pavilion End
PA Patel 9* (32b 1x4) VVS Laxman 24* (81b 1x4)
79.1 Collins to Patel, no run, pushed firmly to mid-off
79.2 Collins to Patel, no run, swinging yorker, well dug out
79.3 Collins to Patel, no run, bouncer, ducks under
79.4 Collins to Patel, no run, bouncer, ducks under - again
79.5 Collins to Patel, no run, full in length, defended
79.6 Collins to Patel, no run, loud shout for lbw, ball going down the
leg side, no shocks from umpire Asoka de Silva
End of over 80 (maiden) India 204/5 (lead by 37 runs)
PT Collins 15-4-33-1 (3nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
VVS Laxman 24* (81b 1x4) PA Patel 9* (38b 1x4)
80.1 Breese to Laxman, OUT: Got'm!!! Gareth Breese will remember this
for a long long time, his first Test wicket, catch not going to
Hinds at forward short leg - but back to the bowler, Laxman
playing a silly shot - tapping it back to the bowler!
India 204/6, Partnership of 24
VVS Laxman c & b Breese 24 (82b 1x4 0x6)
PA Patel 9* (38b 1x4) GR Breese 19.1-2-70-1
80.2 Breese to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, Harbhajan Singh not wasting any
time, swings this one over mid-wicket for four!
80.3 Breese to Harbhajan Singh, one run, bat and pad, ball goes in the
air, no leg gully for the off spinner, easy single
80.4 Breese to Patel, no run, beaten outside the off
One wouldn't be surprised if Kaif replaces Laxman for the Kolkata
Test, even though Kolkata and Laxman have something special
together
80.5 Breese to Patel, no run
80.6 Breese to Patel, no run, tossed up, driven to covers
End of over 81 (5 runs) India 209/6 (lead by 42 runs)
GR Breese 20-2-75-1 - Anna Pavilion End
Harbhajan Singh 5* (2b 1x4) PA Patel 9* (41b 1x4)
Pedro Collins to bowl around the wicket
81.1 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, no run, and straight away troubles
Harbhajan singh, playing down the wrong line, hit on the front
pad, ball sliding down the leg
Harbhajan Singh standing well outside his crease, probably to
negate whatever swing, or must be something fashionable
81.2 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, no run, another full length ball, and
almost yorks himself!
81.3 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, no run, again hit on the pad, Collins
bowling over the wicket now, ball pitched outside the line of leg
81.4 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, no run, opens the face of bat as he
drives, slices the ball to covers, Sarwan dives and stops
81.5 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full in length, defended
81.6 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, no run, Almost! Short delivery, goes
for the pull, nowhere in position or in control of this shot, ball
falls just short of a diving Breese at square leg
End of over 82 (maiden) India 209/6 (lead by 42 runs)
PT Collins 16-5-33-1 (3nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
PA Patel 9* (41b 1x4) Harbhajan Singh 5* (8b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
82.1 Breese to Patel, one run, played down to long leg for a single
82.2 Breese to Harbhajan Singh, no run, this is a terrible shot! A
reverse swipe, and gets beaten!
82.3 Breese to Harbhajan Singh, no run, pushed in the air to mid-on
82.4 Breese to Harbhajan Singh, one run, gets off the strike now, taking
a single to mid-off
82.5 Breese to Patel, no run, driven with the turn to covers
82.6 Breese to Patel, no run
End of over 83 (2 runs) India 211/6 (lead by 44 runs)
GR Breese 21-2-77-1 - Anna Pavilion End
Harbhajan Singh 6* (11b 1x4) PA Patel 10* (44b 1x4)
83.1 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, no run, full, outside the off, pushed
to covers
83.2 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, no run, pitched outside the line of
leg, rapped on the pads, not out
83.3 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, no run
83.4 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, one run, played down to third-man for a
single
83.5 Collins to Patel, no run, darting in to the batsman, defended
83.6 Collins to Patel, no run, loud shout for lbw, not out
End of over 84 (1 run) India 212/6 (lead by 45 runs)
PT Collins 17-5-34-1 (3nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
Harbhajan Singh 7* (15b 1x4) PA Patel 10* (46b 1x4)
84.1 Breese to Harbhajan Singh, no run, loud shout for lbw, not out
84.2 Breese to Harbhajan Singh, no run, DROPPED! Wavel Hinds puts down a
sitter at short leg! It just can't get any worse than this
84.3 Breese to Harbhajan Singh, SIX, poor Breese suffers! Harbhajan
Singh slogs this one over long on for a huge six
84.4 Breese to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, and then reverse sweeps for four!
84.5 Breese to Harbhajan Singh, no run
84.6 Breese to Harbhajan Singh, no run, shout for a catch in the slips,
Harbhajan Singh reverse sweeping, off the pads it was, not out
End of over 85 (10 runs) India 222/6 (lead by 55 runs)
GR Breese 22-2-87-1 - Anna Pavilion End
PA Patel 10* (46b 1x4) Harbhajan Singh 17* (21b 2x4 1x6)
Actually, he got an edge to it, and Gayle put the ball down at
first slip!!!
New ball taken
85.1 Collins to Patel, no run, Patel flashes outside the off, loud shout
for catch behind, de Silva unmoved
85.2 Collins to Patel, no run, rising delivery, steered to backward
point, Breese does well to dive and stop
85.3 Collins to Patel, no run, driven square, straight to Breese at
point
85.4 Collins to Patel, no run
85.5 Collins to Patel, one run, played down nicely to third-man, 11 off
51 balls now for Patel
85.6 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, no run
End of over 86 (1 run) India 223/6 (lead by 56 runs)
PT Collins 18-5-35-1 (3nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
PA Patel 11* (51b 1x4) Harbhajan Singh 17* (22b 2x4 1x6)
Dillon to share the new ball
86.1 Dillon to Patel, no run, good bounce and carry through to the
keeper
86.2 Dillon to Patel, no run, rising delivery, Patel doing well here,
gets right behind the line and defends
86.3 Dillon to Patel, no run, gets right behind the line and defends
86.4 Dillon to Patel, FOUR, short delivery, again the Nataraja shot,
tucked fine for four! Using the pace of the ball to good use
86.5 Dillon to Patel, one run, driven straight past the stumps at the
bowler's end, takes a single, harbhajan Singh a bit late to react
86.6 Dillon to Harbhajan Singh, no run, outside the off, played just
wide of backward point, loud shouts of NO from Harbhajan Singh
End of over 87 (5 runs) India 228/6 (lead by 61 runs)
M Dillon 19-9-23-2 (1nb) - Anna Pavilion End
PA Patel 16* (56b 2x4) Harbhajan Singh 17* (23b 2x4 1x6)
87.1 Collins to Patel, no run, bouncer, ducks under, wasting the new
ball
87.2 Collins to Patel, no run, gets right forward, well in control too,
defends
87.3 Collins to Patel, one run, outside the off - steered down to third-
man for a single
87.4 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, short, swings it over square leg,
one bounce and over the ropes
Now the fielder goes to the fence
87.5 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, one run, full in length, slices it down
to square third-man
87.6 Collins to Patel, no run, gets right behind the line and defends
End of over 88 (6 runs) India 234/6 (lead by 67 runs)
PT Collins 19-5-41-1 (3nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
Harbhajan Singh 22* (25b 3x4 1x6) PA Patel 17* (60b 2x4)
88.1 Dillon to Harbhajan Singh, one run, played down to square third-man
88.2 Dillon to Patel, no run
88.3 Dillon to Patel, one run, slashes it, down to third-man, Collins
almost lets it go for four
88.4 Dillon to Harbhajan Singh, no run, sharp bouncer, too quick for
Harbhajan singh, goes for the hook, misses
88.5 Dillon to Harbhajan Singh, no run, and another! Harbhajan Singh
tries to play a forehand upper-cut, misses, Dillon not too
enthused
88.6 Dillon to Harbhajan Singh, (noball) no run, another bouncer,
harbahajan Singh goes for it again, misses, umpire Sheps calls it
a no ball - the third bouncer to a batsman. Dillon complains that
he was not warned of the two! Umpire wins anyways
88.6 Dillon to Harbhajan Singh, one run, goes for the pull, falls just
short of mid-wicket, takes a single
End of over 89 (4 runs) India 238/6 (lead by 71 runs)
M Dillon 20-9-27-2 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
Harbhajan Singh 24* (30b 3x4 1x6) PA Patel 18* (62b 2x4)
89.1 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, Bouncer! Hooked away for four
89.2 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, no run
89.3 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, two runs, driven square
89.4 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, no run, pushed to covers
89.5 Collins to Harbhajan Singh, one run, DROPPED! Another dropped
catch, Harbhajan does it again, goes for the hook, gets a thick
edge and Jacobs puts it down
Not an easy chance though, but could have been taken
89.6 Collins to Patel, no run, bouncer, sways away
End of over 90 (7 runs) India 245/6 (lead by 78 runs)
PT Collins 20-5-48-1 (3nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
Harbhajan Singh 31* (35b 4x4 1x6) PA Patel 18* (63b 2x4)
90.1 Dillon to Harbhajan Singh, one run, an attempted hoook, the ball
flying away to fine leg and landing just short of an awkwardly
fielding Collins.
90.2 Dillon to Patel, one run
90.3 Dillon to Harbhajan Singh, no run, driven right back to the bowler.
90.4 Dillon to Harbhajan Singh, no run, short ball, and Harbhajan sways
out of the way of that one easily enough.
90.5 Dillon to Harbhajan Singh, no run, short ball again, down the legs,
and Harbhajan tries the hook and misses, the ball flying past his
swishing bat to Jacobs.
90.6 Dillon to Harbhajan Singh, FOUR, slower ball, full and on the off,
and Harbhajan drives uppishly on the offside. Mid-off dives for
the catch, but the ball just eludes his diving fingers and runs
away to long off for four.
End of over 91 (6 runs) India 251/6 (lead by 84 runs)
M Dillon 21-9-33-2 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
PA Patel 19* (64b 2x4) Harbhajan Singh 36* (40b 5x4 1x6)
Lawson into the attack now.
91.1 Lawson to Patel, no run, on the off, and Patel drives into the
covers, a little sanity returning to the proceedings when Patel
ins on strike!
91.2 Lawson to Patel, no run, outside the off, and this time Patel hops
on his toes and sends the ball to point.
91.3 Lawson to Patel, no run, driven again, straight to point.
91.4 Lawson to Patel, FOUR, whatta shot! short ball, on middle stump,
and this time young Patel takes on Lawson, pulling fiercely away
to square leg for four. Nice shot!
91.5 Lawson to Patel, no run, short again, and this time Patel leaves
it, keeping his eyes on the ball and swyaing away from the line.
91.6 Lawson to Patel, no run
End of over 92 (4 runs) India 255/6 (lead by 88 runs)
JJC Lawson 18-4-49-2 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
Harbhajan Singh 36* (40b 5x4 1x6) PA Patel 23* (70b 3x4)
Match State: Drinks
92.1 Dillon to Harbhajan Singh, no run, trying to work it to leg,
Harbhajan is rapped on the pads.
92.2 Dillon to Harbhajan Singh, OUT: and the off stump goes for a walk!
on the off stump, straight and fast, and Harbhajan tries to cut it
away to off awkwardly and plays all over it, the ball cannonning
into off stump to end Harbhajan's little cameo.
India 255/7, Partnership of 51
Harbhajan Singh b Dillon 37 (43b 5x4 1x6)
PA Patel 22* (68b 3x4) M Dillon 21.2-9-33-3 (2nb)
92.3 Dillon to Srinath, no run, short ball right away to the new
batsman.
92.4 Dillon to Srinath, no run, short again, but a better one, on target
and causing Srinath to rise up on his toes to play it down from
the shoulder of the bat.
92.5 Dillon to Srinath, no run, outside the off stump, short and wide,
and Srinath does not look averse to having a go here, cutting away
but only scything through air in the process.
92.6 Dillon to Srinath, one run, full and outside the off, and Srinath
has an expansive drive at that one, but the ball only catches edge
and runs away to third man for a single.
End of over 93 (1 run) India 256/7 (lead by 89 runs)
M Dillon 22-9-34-3 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
J Srinath 1* (4b) PA Patel 22* (68b 3x4)
93.1 Lawson to Srinath, FOUR, full and on the off, and Srinath
gloriously heaves away outside the off stump, but the ball takes a
thickish outside edge and goes to third man for four.
93.2 Lawson to Srinath, FOUR, again a drive, but this time it comes off
and goes over the head of cover to the ropes for four, nice shot.
93.3 Lawson to Srinath, no run, goes for it again, but this one goes
nowhere, only dribbling away to leg.
93.4 Lawson to Srinath, no run
93.5 Lawson to Srinath, no run, short and outside the off, and again
Srinath goes for the heave, but this time almost blindly, and he
only cuts through air.
93.6 Lawson to Srinath, no run, driven but straight to cover.
End of over 94 (8 runs) India 264/7 (lead by 97 runs)
JJC Lawson 19-4-57-2 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
PA Patel 22* (69b 3x4) J Srinath 9* (10b 2x4)
Dillon to continue.
94.1 Dillon to Patel, no run, short ball, heading away from the left-
hander, and Patel leaves that one alone.
94.2 Dillon to Patel, no run, heading away with the angle again, but
this time Dillon gets some slight moevement back into Patel, and
the batsman is beaten outside the off.
94.3 Dillon to Patel, no run, shorter and heading away from Patel, who
has a slash at it and misses.
94.4 Dillon to Patel, no run, slower ball, and fuller up, which Patel
gently chips into the air on the offside, just short of mid-off.
94.5 Dillon to Patel, no run, short of a length, on the middle stump,
and Patel defends away into the offside.
94.6 Dillon to Patel, no run, short of a length, but too close to th
ebody to pull effectively, so Patel's intended shot misses, the
ball t\hudding into the gloves of Jacobs.
End of over 95 (maiden) India 264/7 (lead by 97 runs)
M Dillon 23-10-34-3 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
J Srinath 9* (10b 2x4) PA Patel 22* (75b 3x4)
95.1 Lawson to Srinath, FOUR, half volley outside the off, and Srinath
is not going to miss out on that one, driving uppishly but
perfectly safely between mid-off and cover for four.
The lead now 101 for India.
95.2 Lawson to Srinath, no run, full and Srinath drives into the covers.
95.3 Lawson to Srinath, one run, worked to leg this time, just wide of
short midwicket.
95.4 Lawson to Patel, no run, short and heading away from Patel, who has
a slash at it and misses.
95.5 Lawson to Patel, no run, outside the off, and Patel has a flirt
with it outside the off and is beaten, the ball moving away at the
last instant.
95.6 Lawson to Patel, one run
End of over 96 (6 runs) India 270/7 (lead by 103 runs)
JJC Lawson 20-4-63-2 (1w) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
PA Patel 23* (78b 3x4) J Srinath 14* (13b 3x4)
96.1 Dillon to Patel, no run, outside the off, left alone by Patel.
96.2 Dillon to Patel, no run, on leg stump, and Patel is rapped on the
pads, but the ball is obviously heading down leg.
96.3 Dillon to Patel, no run, on the off stump, and Patel defends
solidly, bat right behind ball.
96.4 Dillon to Patel, no run, nicely bowled. The slower ball, full and
dipping into Patel, who inside-edges it away to square leg.
96.5 Dillon to Patel, no run, steered into the covers, but not wide
enough of covers for a single.
96.6 Dillon to Patel, no run, outside the off, hagging away sharply from
Patel, and the batsman has a waft at the ball and misses.
End of over 97 (maiden) India 270/7 (lead by 103 runs)
M Dillon 24-11-34-3 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
J Srinath 14* (13b 3x4) PA Patel 23* (84b 3x4)
Gareth Breese into the attack now, and this shuld be interesting -
off-spin against Srianth straining to play the big hits.
97.1 Breese to Srinath, no run, worked to leg quietly.
97.2 Breese to Srinath, no run, short and outside the off, but slow turn
into the right hander makes the ball to close to cut, sending it
straight to cover point.
97.3 Breese to Srinath, SIX, and thaaar she blows! half volley on middle
and off, and Srainth just winds up and has a huge, huge heave,
sending the ball soaring into the stands at long on.
97.4 Breese to Srinath, FOUR, this time using his feet to get to the
pitch, Srinath hoiks away to the legside, the ball shooting wide
of mid-on for four.
97.5 Breese to Srinath, one run, making room for himself, Srinath tries
to thump Breese through the off, but the ball goes just past a
diving cover for a single.
97.6 Breese to Patel, OUT: tossed up, from around the minute, and Patel
uses his feet to come down the track and defend. But the ball
turns away enough to beat the bat, and Jacobs easily removes the
bails, Patel way out of his crease.
India 281/8, Partnership of 26
PA Patel st Jacobs b Breese 23 (85b 3x4 0x6)
End of over 98 (11 runs) India 281/8 (lead by 114 runs)
GR Breese 23-2-98-2 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
J Srinath 25* (18b 4x4 1x6)
98.1 Dillon to Srinath, one run, slower ball, full and on Srinath's
hips, and the batsman works it away to leg for a single.
98.2 Dillon to Kumble, no run, short of a length, and Kumble plays it
away to the off as the ball jags in off the wicket.
98.3 Dillon to Kumble, no run, fuller this time, and Kumble drives off
the fornt foot to mid-off.
98.4 Dillon to Kumble, no run, short ball, and Kumble ducks underneath
that one easily enough.
98.5 Dillon to Kumble, FOUR, half volley outside the off, and Kumble
latches onto that nicely, square-driving well with the full
fourish of th ebat for four to deep point.
98.6 Dillon to Kumble, legbye: FOUR, drifting down leg, and Kumble tries
to flick it off the pads and misses, but the ball strikes pad all
the same and runs away to fine leg for four leg byes.
End of over 99 (9 runs) India 290/8 (lead by 123 runs)
M Dillon 25-11-39-3 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
J Srinath 26* (19b 4x4 1x6) A Kumble 4* (5b 1x4)
99.1 Breese to Srinath, no run, tossed up, on middle and off, and
Srinath defends on the front foot.
99.2 Breese to Srinath, no run
99.3 Breese to Srinath, no run, trying to make room outside the leg
stump for the hoik, but Breese follows him and tosses it up, so
Srinath can only play it defensively to off.
99.4 Breese to Srinath, FOUR, pulling the sweep shot out now, the ball
shooting over the short leg and piercing th egap between midwicket
and square leg for four.
99.5 Breese to Srinath, one run, powering that one over mid-on, Srinath
gets another single.
99.6 Breese to Kumble, no run, tossed up, and Kumble gets a stride
forward and defends.
End of over 100 (5 runs) India 295/8 (lead by 128 runs)
GR Breese 24-2-103-2 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
J Srinath 31* (24b 5x4 1x6) A Kumble 4* (6b 1x4)
100.1 Dillon to Srinath, no run, short ball, outside the off, and Srinath
sways away from the line.
100.2 Dillon to Srinath, FOUR, short ball, rising on middle and leg, and
Srinath flashes into thook, the ball spiralling into the air and
down to fine leg for four, the fielder getting a foot on the rope
in trying to dive and stop the ball.
100.3 Dillon to Srinath, no run, pushed to mid-off.
100.4 Dillon to Srinath, no run, short of a length outside the off, and
Srinath plays this one to point.
100.5 Dillon to Srinath, one run, a single to third man, to bring up the
300 for India.
100.6 Dillon to Kumble, no run
End of over 101 (5 runs) India 300/8 (lead by 133 runs)
M Dillon 26-11-44-3 (2nb) - Anna Pavilion End
J Srinath 36* (29b 6x4 1x6) A Kumble 4* (7b 1x4)
And that is lunch, with India on 300 for eight, a lead of 133.
Join us in 40 minutes for the second session.
Match State: Lunch - Day 3
Welcome back after lunch, where the players are just taking the
field for the second session.
Pedro Collins to resume the attack for the West Indies after lunch.
101.1 Collins to Srinath, (noball) no run, a loosener, full and on the
middle stump. No-ball signalled.
101.1 Collins to Srinath, no run, outside the off, heading away with the
arm, and Srinath takes a half-hearted swipe at it and misses.
101.2 Collins to Srinath, two runs, around the wicket, full and on the
off, and Srinath tonks the full toss through covers for a couple.
101.3 Collins to Srinath, no run, slower delivery, just outside the off,
the ball leaving Srinath at the last instant and beating the bat.
101.4 Collins to Srinath, no run, and again, the movement away from
Srinath defeating the push to cover.
101.5 Collins to Srinath, one run, full and on the off, and Srinath opens
the face of the bat to steer it just behind square on the off for
a single.
101.6 Collins to Kumble, one run, pushed firmly into the covers, but the
fielder is deep, and that allows the single.
End of over 102 (5 runs) India 305/8 (lead by 138 runs)
PT Collins 21-5-53-1 (4nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
A Kumble 5* (8b 1x4) J Srinath 39* (35b 6x4 1x6)
Gareth Breese to continue from the Pavilion End.
102.1 Breese to Kumble, no run, just short of a length, and Kumble tries
to shuffle back and work it to leg, but the ball only goes as far
as short leg.
102.2 Breese to Kumble, no run, on the pads, and the ball strikes thigh
and runs away wide of short leg. The fielder there chases after
it, turns back and hits the stumps directly at Srinath's end, the
non-striker having come down the track for a single.
India 305/9, Partnership of 24
J Srinath run out (RO Hinds) 39 (35b 6x4 1x6)
102.3 Breese to Kumble, no run, on the front foot in defence.
102.4 Breese to Kumble, no run, down the legs again, and Jacobs collects
as Kumble leaves that one alone.
102.5 Breese to Kumble, no run, padded away on the offsdide.
102.6 Breese to Kumble, no run, an attempted sweep, but the ball beats
the bat and goes straight into Jacobs' gloves outside off.
End of over 103 (maiden) India 305/9 (lead by 138 runs)
GR Breese 25-3-103-2 - Anna Pavilion End
Z Khan 0* (0b) A Kumble 5* (14b 1x4)
103.1 Collins to Khan, no run, on the pads, around the wicket, and Zaheer
Khan tries to whip it off the legs and misses.
103.2 Collins to Khan, one run, and Zaheer gets off the mark with a
steered single to third man.
103.3 Collins to Kumble, no run, chopped away to point.
103.4 Collins to Kumble, no run, worked to the legside, but the fielder
at square leg runs in too quickly to allow the single.
103.5 Collins to Kumble, one run, driven into the covers sweetly, but the
fielder at cover - Hinds - dives to his left to prevent the
boundary, allowing only one.
103.6 Collins to Khan, no run, pushed to muid-on.
End of over 104 (2 runs) India 307/9 (lead by 140 runs)
PT Collins 22-5-55-1 (4nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
A Kumble 6* (17b 1x4) Z Khan 1* (3b)
104.1 Breese to Kumble, FOUR, using his feet nicely, Kumble comes down
the track and cleanly strikes Breese right back over his head.
Mid-on is up, so the ball rockets along unstopped to the long on
fence.
104.2 Breese to Kumble, no run, pushed past short leg.
104.3 Breese to Kumble, no run, on the front foot now, in defence.
104.4 Breese to Kumble, no run, down the wicket again, but the ball is
flatter this time, and Kumble can only pat it away to cover.
104.5 Breese to Kumble, no run
104.6 Breese to Kumble, one run, Kumble plays that one back to Breese,
who fields partially, allowing the single as th eball goes wide of
mid-on.
End of over 105 (5 runs) India 312/9 (lead by 145 runs)
GR Breese 26-3-108-2 - Anna Pavilion End
A Kumble 11* (23b 2x4) Z Khan 1* (3b)
105.1 Collins to Kumble, one run, glided to third man off a thickish
outside edge for one.
105.2 Collins to Khan, no run, on the leg and middle, defended back to
the bowler.
105.3 Collins to Khan, no run, full and on middle stump, pushed to mid-
off.
105.4 Collins to Khan, two runs, short and wide, chopped away to deep
point for two.
105.5 Collins to Khan, no run, slower ball, full and on the legs, and
Zaheer negotiates that one carefully.
105.6 Collins to Khan, one run, on the hips, short and on leg stump, and
Zaheer tucks it around the corner nicely for a single to fine leg.
End of over 106 (4 runs) India 316/9 (lead by 149 runs)
PT Collins 23-5-59-1 (4nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
Z Khan 4* (8b) A Kumble 12* (24b 2x4)
India 316/10, Partnership of 11
Z Khan run out (RO Hinds) 4 (8b 0x4 0x6)
And that brings the Indian innings to a close, the hosts leading by
149 at the end of their first innings.
Zaheer Khan works around the corner, and short leg runs to field,
rocketing back the throw to Jacobs as Zaheer is out of his crease.
The third umpire is called for, and the replay shows Zaheer is
out.
So the last wicket falling with the first ball of Gareth Breese's
27th over, and he finishes with figures of 2-108.
The most successful bowler for the West Indies, however, was Merv
Dillon, who picked 3-44, with as many as 11 maidens.
The West Indies second innings will start shortly, and their task
will be to overhaul the deficit and then set India a fairly stiff
target.
Javagal Srinath to start proproceedings from the Pavilion End.
0.1 Srinath to Gayle, no run, outside the off stump, and Gayle moves
forward to cover the line with his pads and leaves it alone.
0.2 Srinath to Gayle, no run, patted to mid-on this time, the ball on
middle and off.
0.3 Srinath to Gayle, no run, short ball, dug in almost halfway down
the pitch, and Gayle sways away from the line.
0.4 Srinath to Gayle, OUT: short and outside the off, and Gayle flays
at that one, the ball spiralling high up into the air on the
offside to be caught easily by Kumble, running around at sweeper
cover. First blow for India!
West Indies 0/1, Partnership of 0
CH Gayle c Kumble b Srinath 0 (4b 0x4 0x6)
WW Hinds 0* (0b) J Srinath 0.4-0-0-1
Sarwan arrives at the crease.
0.5 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, short of a length, outside the off, and
Sarwan plays a defensive stroke, front foot and bat close
together.
0.6 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, outside the off, short and wide, and
Sarwan has no problems in leaving that one alone.
End of over 1 (maiden) West Indies 0/1 (trail by 149 runs)
J Srinath 1-1-0-1 - Anna Pavilion End
WW Hinds 0* (0b) RR Sarwan 0* (2b)
Good start for India, a wicket maiden for Srinath.
Zaheer Khan into the attack from the other end.
1.1 Khan to WW Hinds, no run, full and on the off, and Hinds drives
right back at the bowler.
1.2 Khan to WW Hinds, no run, full again, and Hinds gets nicely forward
to play that one into the offside.
1.3 Khan to WW Hinds, no run, short ball, well-directed, heading down
legside and causing Hinds to get out of the way in a hurry.
1.4 Khan to WW Hinds, two runs, on the front foot, and a half-defensive
push to point and beyond gets Hinds two.
1.5 Khan to WW Hinds, no run, short of a length, and extra bounce there
for Zaheer, the ball beating Hinds' bat as he hangs it outside the
off.
1.6 Khan to WW Hinds, no run, again short of a length and outside the
off, and Hinds draws away from playing this one at the last
moment.
End of over 2 (2 runs) West Indies 2/1 (trail by 147 runs)
Z Khan 1-0-2-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 0* (2b) WW Hinds 2* (6b)
2.1 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, short of a length, just outside the off,
and Sarwan plays the forward defensive past silly point.
2.2 Srinath to Sarwan, one run, half volley just on off, and Sarwan
gets forward and opens the face of the bat late to steer it to
third man for a single.
2.3 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, short ball, and Hinds ducks under that
one well, the ball heading from leg to off as it soars over Hinds'
head.
2.4 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, full and fast, heading from middle to
off, and Hinds draws away from playing it at the very last moment,
raising his bat above his head to let the ball pass.
2.5 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, outside the off, heading away from
Hinds with the angle, and the batsman shoulders arms again.
2.6 Srinath to WW Hinds, bye: FOUR, slower delivery, but misdirected,
the ball heading away from Hinds and reaching Parthiv Patel on
second bounce, sneaking between his legs for four byes.
End of over 3 (5 runs) West Indies 7/1 (trail by 142 runs)
J Srinath 2-1-1-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 1* (4b) WW Hinds 2* (10b)
3.1 Khan to Sarwan, no run, a loud appeal for leg before, but there was
some bat involved - or so the umpire thinks, turning down the
appeal by Zaheer and the slips.
3.2 Khan to Sarwan, no run, outside the off, left alone by Sarwan.
3.3 Khan to Sarwan, no run, outside the off, heading away from Sarwan,
and the batsman lets that one pass.
3.4 Khan to Sarwan, no run, full and swinging in a touch to Sarwan, and
the batsman gets forward and defends, bat close to pad.
3.5 Khan to Sarwan, no run
3.6 Khan to Sarwan, no run, short abll, heading away from Sarwan, and
the batsman shoulders arms.
End of over 4 (maiden) West Indies 7/1 (trail by 142 runs)
Z Khan 2-1-2-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 2* (10b) RR Sarwan 1* (10b)
4.1 Srinath to WW Hinds, FOUR, short and on the legs, and Hinds does
not miss out on that one, flicking it off the pads in the air but
safely over the infield on the legside to the midwicket fence for
four.
4.2 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, better line this time, just outside
the off, and Hinds raises bat as he lets that pass.
4.3 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, short ball, on leg stump and not
moving too much, and Hinds finds it easy to duck under.
4.4 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, full delivery, just outside the off,
and Hinds punches that to mid-off.
4.5 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, on middle stump, and Hinds strokes
that into the covers, where Sachin Tendulkar makes a nice diving
stop.
4.6 Srinath to WW Hinds, FOUR, and again Hinds takes the atatck to
Srinath, dispatching that short ball easily to the square leg
ropes for the second boundary of the over.
End of over 5 (8 runs) West Indies 15/1 (trail by 134 runs)
J Srinath 3-1-9-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 1* (10b) WW Hinds 10* (16b 2x4)
5.1 Khan to Sarwan, no run, full delivery, driven firmly to mid-off.
5.2 Khan to Sarwan, no run, defended again on the front foot, bat
firmly in front of pad, the ball dropping at the batsman's feet
before rolling away.
5.3 Khan to Sarwan, no run, left alone outside the off, the seamers
bowling well but not finding much response from the wicket.
5.4 Khan to Sarwan, no run, short delivery, on middle stump and moving
to off, and Sarwan gets under it.
5.5 Khan to Sarwan, no run, short of a length on leg stump, and Sarwan
works it square on the onside off hish ips.
5.6 Khan to Sarwan, no run, pitched up, on middle and leg, moving ever
so little in the air, and Sarwan pushes it defensively to leg.
End of over 6 (maiden) West Indies 15/1 (trail by 134 runs)
Z Khan 3-2-2-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 10* (16b 2x4) RR Sarwan 1* (16b)
And after just six overs with the new ball, Harbhajan Singh comes
into the attack, Ganguly hoping he will exploit the third-day
track for some more early wickets.
6.1 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up on middle and leg,
and Hinds gets forward and defends.
6.2 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, on leg stump again, and Hinds
gets forward, bat and pad firmly together in defence.
6.3 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, ball striking pad and then
bat, dribbling away into the offside wide of mid off.
6.4 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, flatter and quicker, nice
change of pace, and Hinds goes onto the back foot to defend.
6.5 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, pushed into the offside, wide
of silly point.
6.6 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, turning and bouncing for
Harbhajan, the ball starts on leg and spins across the face of the
bat, catching a slight edge, but falling just wide of first slip.
End of over 7 (maiden) West Indies 15/1 (trail by 134 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 1-1-0-0 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 1* (16b) WW Hinds 10* (22b 2x4)
7.1 Khan to Sarwan, no run, half volley, and Sarwan drives it back on
the bounce to Zaeheer, who collects high above his head and
pretends to have a shy at Sarwan's stumps.
7.2 Khan to Sarwan, three runs, loose delivery, a half volley on the
pads, and Sarwan easily clips it away to the legside, sending it
into the vacant midwicket area for three.
7.3 Khan to WW Hinds, one run, short of a length, and Hinds rocks onto
the back foot and punches it into the covers for one.
7.4 Khan to Sarwan, no run, on the middle and off, but the ball stops
on Sarwan as he plays the forward defensive, causing him to take
the top hand off the bat to prevent playing it right back to
Zaheer.
7.5 Khan to Sarwan, no run, on middle and off, and Sarwan gets forward
in defence. The single is declined by Hinds as the ball dribbles
into the offside.
7.6 Khan to Sarwan, no run, a bumper, the ball dug in three quarter of
a way down the pitch and refusing to rise, Sarwan having to duck
quite low to avoid that one.
End of over 8 (4 runs) West Indies 19/1 (trail by 130 runs)
Z Khan 4-2-6-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 11* (23b 2x4) RR Sarwan 4* (21b)
8.1 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, on the legs, turned past short
leg.
8.2 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, pushed firmly to the hands of
short extra cover.
8.3 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, three runs, on middle and leg, and
Hinds nicely works it into the vacant midwicket area. Sarwan drops
his bat but still manages to come back for the third.
8.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, two runs, nicely played, short and
turning in just right for Sarwan to drive square of the wicket on
the off and get two.
8.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, one run, worked wide of short midwicket,
and this time only the single as Kumble runs after the ball and
collects.
8.6 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up, outside the leg,
and Hinds plays it past short leg.
End of over 9 (6 runs) West Indies 25/1 (trail by 124 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 2-1-6-0 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 7* (23b) WW Hinds 14* (27b 2x4)
Anil Kumble into the attack
9.1 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, half volley on the off, and Sarwan drives
into the covers.
9.2 Kumble to Sarwan, one run, worked wide of short midwicket for a
single.
9.3 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up, and Hinds on the back foot
defends, pushing the ball into the offside.
9.4 Kumble to WW Hinds, one run, full toss outside the off, thumped
into the covers for a single.
9.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
9.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, tossed up, drifting down leg, and Sarwan
drives to mid-on firmly.
End of over 10 (2 runs) West Indies 27/1 (trail by 122 runs)
A Kumble 1-0-2-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 15* (29b 2x4) RR Sarwan 8* (27b)
10.1 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, flighted ball outside the leg
stump, and the ball turns in just enough for Hinds to play it with
straight bat to the bowler.
10.2 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, left alone outside th eoff.
10.3 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, three runs, short ball, and Hinds
shuffles onto the back foot and chips it in the air, but just wide
of short midwicket, getting three for that stroke.
10.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, padded away past silly point.
10.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, flighted ball outside the off,
and Sarwan waits for it before driving it to mid-on.
10.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, using his feet this time, Sarwan
gets down the track but can only push the ball right back to
Harbhajan, who picks up and pretends to have a shy at Sarwan's
stumps.
End of over 11 (3 runs) West Indies 30/1 (trail by 119 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 3-1-9-0 - Anna Pavilion End
WW Hinds 18* (32b 2x4) RR Sarwan 8* (30b)
Match State: Drinks
11.1 Kumble to WW Hinds, FOUR, full toss outside the off, and Hinds gets
his front foot forward and drives fluently - if uppishly - through
the gap in the offside cordon to get four to the cover fence.
11.2 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, faster ball this time, and the ball
also keeps a touch low as Hinds gets on the frontf oot to defend.
11.3 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, nice loop on that one, curling in to
Hinds, who is equal to the task of defending it into the offside.
11.4 Kumble to WW Hinds, two runs, half volley on middle stump, and
Hinds flicks that one away easily into the vacant square leg area
with the turn, getting a couple there.
11.5 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run
11.6 Kumble to WW Hinds, FOUR, dragged down short, and outside the off,
and Hinds latches onto that one as well, slicing it away into the
offside to beat the gully inside the circle for four to third man.
End of over 12 (10 runs) West Indies 40/1 (trail by 109 runs)
A Kumble 2-0-12-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 8* (30b) WW Hinds 28* (38b 4x4)
12.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, SIX, huge hit! tossed up outside the
off, and Sarwan breaks the shackles to heave that one mightily
over the long on fence, hitting cleanly and with the spin for
maximum.
12.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, one run, worked away quietly to square
leg this time, jus the single.
12.3 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, flighted delivery, on the leg
stump, and defended on the frontf oot by Hinds.
12.4 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, short of a length, and the
slow turn gives Hinds enough time to shuffle onto the back foot
and punch the ball defensively back to Harbhajan.
12.5 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, one run, driven to long-off for the
one.
12.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, drifting down leg, and Sarwan
tries the clip to leg off the front foot, but the ball shoots
along the carpet straight to short midwicket.
End of over 13 (8 runs) West Indies 48/1 (trail by 101 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 4-1-17-0 - Anna Pavilion End
WW Hinds 29* (41b 4x4) RR Sarwan 15* (33b 1x6)
13.1 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up, outside the off, and Hinds
leaves that one alone, dangerously close to off stump, though,
13.2 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, Hinds takes that one on the full and
tries the cover drive, but he only finds the fielder at cover.
13.3 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, defensively pushed into the offside on
the front foot.
13.4 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, full and flighted outisde the off, and
Hinds leaves it alone for Patel to collect on the second attempt.
13.5 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, on the legs, and Hinds plays with the
turn, working the ball just wide of short midwicket.
13.6 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, on the front foot, obdurate defence.
End of over 14 (maiden) West Indies 48/1 (trail by 101 runs)
A Kumble 3-1-12-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 15* (33b 1x6) WW Hinds 29* (47b 4x4)
14.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, tossed up, and Sarwan goes onto
the back foot to play that one, with straight bat, back down the
pitch.
14.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, SIX, lovely!! down the track, Sarwan
cleanly lofts Harbhajan straight over the head of mid-off, finding
the fence again for a six at long off.
14.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, padding up outside the off,
Sarwan lets the ball strike the top of the pad and fly to slip.
14.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, flighted delivery, and Sarwan
defends that one away past slip.
14.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, worked wristily on the onside,
and it appears the ball just fell short of short leg.
14.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, shuffling onto the back foot,
Sarwan steers that one to point.
End of over 15 (6 runs) West Indies 54/1 (trail by 95 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 5-1-23-0 - Anna Pavilion End
WW Hinds 29* (47b 4x4) RR Sarwan 21* (39b 2x6)
15.1 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, full and on the off, pushed to mid-off.
15.2 Kumble to WW Hinds, one run, a single this time to long-off.
15.3 Kumble to Sarwan, FOUR, short and wide, the turn taking the ball
further away from Sarwan and helping him dispatch the ball nicely
to the point fence with the cut.
15.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, full and drifting down leg, and Sarwan
drives that one back to Kumble.
15.5 Kumble to Sarwan, three runs, short again, and Sarwan gets into the
cut, but this time does not time it as well, the ball slowing up
in the outfield in time for tne batsmen to run three.
15.6 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, on the front foot in defence, playing
it away to the legside.
End of over 16 (8 runs) West Indies 62/1 (trail by 87 runs)
A Kumble 4-1-20-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 28* (42b 1x4 2x6) WW Hinds 30* (50b 4x4)
16.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run
16.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, defended into the off.
16.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, patted back down the track.
16.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, short of a length, turning in,
and Sarwan plays that one on th eback foot down the track.
16.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, worked away to the leg.
16.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, pushed to mid-on.
End of over 17 (maiden) West Indies 62/1 (trail by 87 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 6-2-23-0 - Anna Pavilion End
WW Hinds 30* (50b 4x4) RR Sarwan 28* (48b 1x4 2x6)
17.1 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, on the front foot, outside the off,
defending into the offside.
17.2 Kumble to WW Hinds, FOUR, tossed up, and Hinds has a go at this
one, lofting it over the head of mid-off, slicing it rather than
timing it perfectly, but the ball has enough on it to reach the
ropes.
17.3 Kumble to WW Hinds, FOUR, and another! this time the ball is much
outside the off, and Hinds cover-drives very well, timing it so
that the ball races to the cover fence.
17.4 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, pushed to the exta cover fielder.
The West Indies really playing this positivelh.
17.5 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, short of a length, and Hinds plays that
one on the back foot back to Kumble.
17.6 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, on middle and off, and the bounce takes
the glove of Hinds, but it falls away into the offside safely
enough.
End of over 18 (8 runs) West Indies 70/1 (trail by 79 runs)
A Kumble 5-1-28-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 28* (48b 1x4 2x6) WW Hinds 38* (56b 6x4)
18.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, one run, a big stride down the track and
a front foot drive wide of Srinath at mid-off for a single.
18.2 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up, inviting the big
hit, but Hinds is content to shuffle onto the back foot to pat it
back to Harbhajan.
18.3 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, steered into the offside,
where keeper and two other fielders converge to prevent the
single.
18.4 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, FOUR, the sweep this time, instead of
the drive. Picking that ball from middle and off, Hinds gets
enough on it to send the ball racing to square leg. The spinners
really getting tonked around here!
18.5 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, legbye: one run, again the sweep is
attempted, but the ball strikes pad and runs away to fine leg for
a leg bye.
18.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, tossed up, and Sarwan drives
powerfully just past the bowler to mid-off.
End of over 19 (6 runs) West Indies 76/1 (trail by 73 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 7-2-28-0 - Anna Pavilion End
WW Hinds 42* (60b 7x4) RR Sarwan 29* (50b 1x4 2x6)
19.1 Kumble to WW Hinds, two runs, short ball, and surprising bounce,
but Hinds negotiates that nicely, pulling Kumble away to square
leg for a couple.
19.2 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, defended on the front foot, the ball
steered just wide of the silly point position.
19.3 Kumble to WW Hinds, two runs, again drifting on the legs, and Hinds
flicks that very well off the back foot to midwicket, where the
ball slows up in the outfield.
Kumble coming around the wicket now.
19.4 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, angled into the batsman with the arm,
and Hinds lets that one float past, sticking pad out to cover the
spin.
19.5 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, short of a length, and Hinds steers it
away past slip.
19.6 Kumble to WW Hinds, no run, pushed into the legside for a single,
just to the left of the umpire.
End of over 20 (4 runs) West Indies 80/1 (trail by 69 runs)
A Kumble 6-1-32-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 29* (50b 1x4 2x6) WW Hinds 46* (66b 7x4)
And the only successful bowler of this innings comes back into the
attack from the pavilion end.
20.1 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, some movement into the right hander, and
Sarwan tries the work to leg but misses, the ballr apping pad but
heading down legside.
20.2 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, short of a length, and Sarwan gets on
the back foot and punches it straight to short exta cover.
20.3 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, short of a length, and Sarwan plays that
to mid-on off the back foot.
20.4 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, short of a length again, and Sarwan
again plays it straight to mid-on.
20.5 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, on middle and leg, and Sarwan works it
wristily to square leg but the fielder is stationed there to
prevent the single.
20.6 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, pushed to point.
End of over 21 (maiden) West Indies 80/1 (trail by 69 runs)
J Srinath 4-2-9-1 - Anna Pavilion End
WW Hinds 46* (66b 7x4) RR Sarwan 29* (56b 1x4 2x6)
Virender Sehwag into the attack now.
21.1 Sehwag to WW Hinds, no run, on the front foot, in defence.
21.2 Sehwag to WW Hinds, FOUR, a little shuffle down the track and an
almighty heave, the ball perhaps not going where he intended but
sitll fetching him four to midwicket, and that brings up Hinds'
50.
21.3 Sehwag to WW Hinds, no run, padding away at that one, outside the
off, the ball hitting pad and flying to slip.
21.4 Sehwag to WW Hinds, no run, defended on the front foot.
21.5 Sehwag to WW Hinds, one run, around the wicket now, short and wide,
and Hinds punches it away into the covers for a single.
21.6 Sehwag to Sarwan, no run, on the front foot, defended quietly into
the offside.
End of over 22 (5 runs) West Indies 85/1 (trail by 64 runs)
V Sehwag 1-0-5-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 51* (71b 8x4) RR Sarwan 29* (57b 1x4 2x6)
22.1 Srinath to WW Hinds, no run, short of a length, swinging into the
batsman just a touch, and Hinds pushes it back to Srinath.
22.2 Srinath to WW Hinds, one run, short and outside the off, and Hinds
guides it away nicely past point, getting a single as third man
runs around to field.
22.3 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, outside the off, heading in a touch off
the seam, but Sarwan knows where his off stump is and leaves that
one alone.
22.4 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, short of a length, and Sarwan gets on
his toes to keep the ball down and punch it back to Srinath.
22.5 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, outside the off, and the ball seams away
from the right hander this time, making it easier for Sarwan to
shoulder arms.
22.6 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, short of a length and directed at the
off stump with the arm, and Sarwan is nicely behind the line of
that one.
End of over 23 (1 run) West Indies 86/1 (trail by 63 runs)
J Srinath 5-2-10-1 - Anna Pavilion End
WW Hinds 52* (73b 8x4) RR Sarwan 29* (61b 1x4 2x6)
A consultation between Sehwag and Ganguly here, the latter no doubt
wanting another wicket or two before tea.
23.1 Sehwag to WW Hinds, no run, on the front foot, and defended nicely
to drop the ball right at his feet.
23.2 Sehwag to WW Hinds, two runs, erring in line, Sehwag directs that
one outsde the leg stump, and Hinds sweeps to fine leg and gets
two. Good running.
23.3 Sehwag to WW Hinds, no run, on leg stump, turning to meet bat, and
Hinds plays it to mid on.
23.4 Sehwag to WW Hinds, one run, a step or two down the track, and
Hinds takes the ball on the full off the pads and flicks it away
to midwicket for a single.
23.5 Sehwag to Sarwan, (noball) no run, flighted and on the off, and
Sarwan strokes it to ocover.
23.5 Sehwag to Sarwan, no run, flatter and quicker, and Sarwan goes onto
the back foot and defends.
23.6 Sehwag to Sarwan, no run
End of over 24 (4 runs) West Indies 90/1 (trail by 59 runs)
V Sehwag 2-0-9-0 (1nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
WW Hinds 55* (77b 8x4) RR Sarwan 29* (64b 1x4 2x6)
Match State: Tea - Day 3
Welcome back after tea.
24.1 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, tossed up, on leg stump, and
Hinds defends on the front foot.
24.2 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, down the track, just a step or
two, and Hinds drives powerfully to mid-on.
24.3 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, worked around the corner,
where fine leg is inside the circle, to prevent the single.
24.4 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, SIX, again down the track, and this
time Hinds really gets hold of it, taking it on a half-volley
length and flicking it off his pads to deposit it into the stands
at midwicket.
24.5 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, no run, left alone outside leg.
24.6 Harbhajan Singh to WW Hinds, OUT: and Hinds tries again for the
huge heave over midwicket, but this time he has tried it once too
many. The ball catches a leading edge and balloons high up in the
air, coming down safely in the hands of Sourav Ganguly at short
midwicket.
West Indies 96/2, Partnership of 96
WW Hinds c Ganguly b Harbhajan Singh 61 (83b 8x4 1x6)
End of over 25 (6 runs) West Indies 96/2 (trail by 53 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 8-2-34-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 29* (64b 1x4 2x6)
Reall no need for that stroke again in this over, but Hinds played
a great innings of 61, really putting the pressure back onto
India.
25.1 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, short of a length, and Sarwan defends
back to the bowler.
25.2 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, short again, and this time the ball jags
back into Sarwan, who leaves it alone .
25.3 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, on middle and off, and Sarwan behind the
line of that one, pushing it into the legside.
25.4 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, on the off stump, and Sarwan pushes into
the covers.
25.5 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, again behind the line of the ball
nicely, full face of the bat presented to the bowler.
25.6 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, pused into the legside and that is a
maiden from Sarinath.
End of over 26 (maiden) West Indies 96/2 (trail by 53 runs)
J Srinath 6-3-10-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Chanderpaul 0* (0b) RR Sarwan 29* (70b 1x4 2x6)
26.1 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, one run, on the leg stump, turning
to middle stump, and Chanderpaul neatly turns it to fine leg and
gets one.
26.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, FOUR, pitched up, and Sarwan finds the
gap, nicely driving past silly point against the turn, sending it
past mid-off for four.
26.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, tossed up, and Sarwan is now on
the back foot in defence.
26.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, short ball, turning into the
right hander, and Sarwan tries the cut, but it is too close for
that shot.
26.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, one run, played with the turn now, to
square leg for a single.
26.6 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, on the front foot, defended
to silly point.
End of over 27 (6 runs) West Indies 102/2 (trail by 47 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 9-2-40-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 34* (74b 2x4 2x6) S Chanderpaul 1* (2b)
27.1 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, played down the wicket for no run.
27.2 Srinath to Sarwan, one run, worked off the hips for a single to
square leg.
27.3 Srinath to Chanderpaul, one run, full delivery outside the off, and
Chanderpaul drives into the long off area for a single.
27.4 Srinath to Sarwan, two runs, drifting on the pads, and Sarwan
flicks it nicely off his legs, sending it to square leg for a
single, third man running around and fielding.
27.5 Srinath to Sarwan, no run
27.6 Srinath to Sarwan, no run
End of over 28 (4 runs) West Indies 106/2 (trail by 43 runs)
J Srinath 7-3-14-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
S Chanderpaul 2* (3b) RR Sarwan 37* (79b 2x4 2x6)
28.1 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, loud appeal for leg before,
but the ball is pitching outside leg, so no decision against
Chanderpaul from the umpire.
28.2 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, trying to cut, but the ball
is much too close for that stroke, not turnign as much as
Chandepraul expected.
28.3 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, on the back foot, played
past silly point.
28.4 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up, and Chanderpaul
defends nicely on the front foot.
28.5 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, no run
28.6 Harbhajan Singh to Chanderpaul, one run, turned around the corner
for a single.
End of over 29 (1 run) West Indies 107/2 (trail by 42 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 10-2-41-1 - Anna Pavilion End
S Chanderpaul 3* (9b) RR Sarwan 37* (79b 2x4 2x6)
29.1 Srinath to Chanderpaul, no run
29.2 Srinath to Chanderpaul, OUT: on the leg stump, and Chanderpaul
tries the flick off the pads, but the ball is just a touch slower,
and the change in pace sends it straight into Harbhajan's hands at
short midwicket.
West Indies 107/3, Partnership of 11
S Chanderpaul c Harbhajan Singh b Srinath 3 (11b 0x4 0x6)
RR Sarwan 37* (79b 2x4 2x6) J Srinath 7.2-3-14-2
29.3 Srinath to Hooper, no run, loud appeal for leg before, but the ball
is pitching outside the off stump before it jags back in.
29.4 Srinath to Hooper, no run, short of a length, and Hooper goes onto
the back foot and defends.
29.5 Srinath to Hooper, no run, on the front foot, and solid defence
from Hooper.
29.6 Srinath to Hooper, no run, short ball, and Hooper looks to leave it
outside the leg, the ball stopped nicely by a diving Patel to his
left.
End of over 30 (maiden) West Indies 107/3 (trail by 42 runs)
J Srinath 8-4-14-2 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 37* (79b 2x4 2x6) CL Hooper 0* (4b)
Anil Kumble now into the attack.
30.1 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, bat and pad close together, the ball
takes glove and bounces high into the air, over silly point and
short of Harbhajan at point.
30.2 Kumble to Sarwan, one run, a single taken, and Hooper is on strike
now.
30.3 Kumble to Hooper, one run, on the legs, and Hooper flicks it past
short leg to square leg for a single., getting off the mark.
30.4 Kumble to Sarwan, one run, tucked around the corner again, Kumble
drifting on the legs again.
30.5 Kumble to Hooper, no run, outside the off, and Hooper leaves that
go by, the ball really taking off for Patel to complete a nice
take high above his right shoulder.
30.6 Kumble to Hooper, no run, short and on the off, and Hooper cuts
away to point.
End of over 31 (3 runs) West Indies 110/3 (trail by 39 runs)
A Kumble 7-1-35-0 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 39* (82b 2x4 2x6) CL Hooper 1* (7b)
31.1 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, short of a length, and Sarwan pushes
that one to mid-off.
31.2 Srinath to Sarwan, one run, steered away to the third man area.
31.3 Srinath to Hooper, one run, drifting onto the pads, and Hooper
easly works it to square leg for a single.
31.4 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, worked to short midwicket, where
Tendulkar fields and shoots down the stumps at Sarwan's end, but
th ebatsman is safely in his crease.
31.5 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, slower ball, nicely bowled, dipping into
the batsman, but Sarwan spots it and gets onto the front foot to
pat it back to Srinath.
31.6 Srinath to Sarwan, no run, steered past short midwicket, but mid-on
runs around and fields quickly.
End of over 32 (2 runs) West Indies 112/3 (trail by 37 runs)
J Srinath 9-4-16-2 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
CL Hooper 2* (8b) RR Sarwan 40* (87b 2x4 2x6)
32.1 Kumble to Hooper, no run, down the legside, and Patel collects, in
readiness for the stumping, but Hooper is very much in his crease.
32.2 Kumble to Hooper, FOUR, short and wide, and Hooper quickly rocks
back and makes some room outside the off, placing it nicely wide
of point to find the deep point fence.
32.3 Kumble to Hooper, one run, turned off the toes for a single to
square leg.
32.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, dragged down a touch short, and Sarwan on
the back foot works it to short leg.
32.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, on the front foot, and defended back to
the bowler.
32.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
End of over 33 (5 runs) West Indies 117/3 (trail by 32 runs)
A Kumble 8-1-40-0 - Anna Pavilion End
CL Hooper 7* (11b 1x4) RR Sarwan 40* (90b 2x4 2x6)
Match State: Drinks
And remembering that Zaheer has dismissed two times in three
innings in this series, Ganguly brings Zaeher into theattack.
33.1 Khan to Hooper, no run, full delivery, on the middle stump, almost
yorker-length, and Hooper digs it out to the offside.
33.2 Khan to Hooper, no run, short and Hooper sways away from the line
of the ball, for Patel to take at head-heigth behind the stumps.
33.3 Khan to Hooper, three runs, worked away on the onside, timed well
and with minimum effort, getting three to the slow midwicket
outfield.
33.4 Khan to Sarwan, no run, worked to the legside, and Hooper declines
the single.
33.5 Khan to Sarwan, no run, full and outside the off, the ball heading
away from Sarwan with the angle.
33.6 Khan to Sarwan, one run, worked to leg for a single.
End of over 34 (4 runs) West Indies 121/3 (trail by 28 runs)
Z Khan 5-2-10-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 41* (92b 2x4 2x6) CL Hooper 10* (15b 1x4)
34.1 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, outside the off, and Sarwan leaves that
one alone, th eball not turning too much as it thuds into Patels
gloves.
34.2 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, that keeps a touch low, and Sarwan spots
it early, shuffling onto th eback foot and quickly keeping it off
the pads.
34.3 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
34.4 Kumble to Sarwan, one run, drifting down leg, and Sarwan works it
neatly behind the wicket, to fine leg for one.
34.5 Kumble to Hooper, no run, on the front foot, and Sarwan defends
back to Kumble.
34.6 Kumble to Hooper, no run, left alone outside the off.
End of over 35 (1 run) West Indies 122/3 (trail by 27 runs)
A Kumble 9-1-41-0 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 42* (96b 2x4 2x6) CL Hooper 10* (17b 1x4)
35.1 Khan to Sarwan, no run, around the wicket, and Sarwan works the
ball to short midwicket as the bowler drifts to leg.
35.2 Khan to Sarwan, no run, short of a length, and immediately Sarwan
shouting a loud "No" as the cover fielder collects.
35.3 Khan to Sarwan, no run, and again, outside the off, and defended
quietly into the offside.
35.4 Khan to Sarwan, no run, full, and this time Sarwan drives past
cover and wants the single, but mid-off is q uick enough to come
around and collect.
35.5 Khan to Sarwan, no run, left alone outside the off by Sarwan.
35.6 Khan to Sarwan, no run, short ball, heading down leg, and Sarwan
shoulders arms as Patel collects down the legside.
End of over 36 (maiden) West Indies 122/3 (trail by 27 runs)
Z Khan 6-3-10-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
CL Hooper 10* (17b 1x4) RR Sarwan 42* (102b 2x4 2x6)
36.1 Kumble to Hooper, SIX, huuuuge hit!! Kumble drops it a touch short
outside the off, and Hooper gets after it gleefully, lofting it
high and handsome over the bowler's head for maximum, into the
stands!
36.2 Kumble to Hooper, one run, driven to mid-off for one.
36.3 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, dour defence from Sarwan, the front foot
nicely to the pitch of the ball.
36.4 Kumble to Sarwan, one run, worked off the pads to square leg for a
single.
36.5 Kumble to Hooper, SIX, and again! the ball is flatter, but still
outside the off, and Hooper smashes it over cover this time,
cleanly striking it over the ropes for another six!!
36.6 Kumble to Hooper, no run
End of over 37 (14 runs) West Indies 136/3 (trail by 13 runs)
A Kumble 10-1-55-0 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 43* (104b 2x4 2x6) CL Hooper 23* (21b 1x4 2x6)
37.1 Khan to Sarwan, no run, full and on the pads, and Sarwan flicks it
off his toes to square leg, but no run.
37.2 Khan to Sarwan, no run, full and outside the off, and Sarwan drives
into the covers.
37.3 Khan to Sarwan, no run
37.4 Khan to Sarwan, no run, back over the wicket, and a short ball,
that Sarwan leaves alone easily enough.
37.5 Khan to Sarwan, one run, worked off the pads, and a single wide of
square leg.
37.6 Khan to Hooper, one run, rising off a good length on leg stump, and
Hooper playes it well, hopping onto his toes and guiding the ball
to fine leg for a single.
End of over 38 (2 runs) West Indies 138/3 (trail by 11 runs)
Z Khan 7-3-12-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
CL Hooper 24* (22b 1x4 2x6) RR Sarwan 44* (109b 2x4 2x6)
38.1 Kumble to Hooper, no run, on middle and off, and Hooper comes
forward and defends.
38.2 Kumble to Hooper, no run, dragged down short, and Hooper guides it
away to point.
38.3 Kumble to Hooper, one run, steered off the front foot just wide of
backward point, enough for a singl.e
38.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, played to short leg, who flicks the ball
back to run Sarwan out, but the batsman gets back fast enough.
38.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, played between cover and point.
38.6 Kumble to Sarwan, FOUR, superb shot! three fielders in the covers
area, and Sarwan still finds the gap, driving fluently through the
infield for four.
End of over 39 (5 runs) West Indies 143/3 (trail by 6 runs)
A Kumble 11-1-60-0 - Anna Pavilion End
CL Hooper 25* (25b 1x4 2x6) RR Sarwan 48* (112b 3x4 2x6)
39.1 Khan to Hooper, (noball) one run, worked to squre leg for a singl.e
39.1 Khan to Sarwan, no run, keeping a touch low, outside th eoff, and
Sarwan touches it into the offside and refuses the single.
39.2 Khan to Sarwan, no run, worked to short midwicket.
39.3 Khan to Sarwan, no run, good short ball, rising off a good length
and sneaking up fast into Sarwan's helmet, getting him on the jaw.
Sarwan getting his helmet fixed, the ball giving it a real blow on
the visor.
39.4 Khan to Sarwan, no run, another short delivery, but this one is
down the legside, and Patel has to collect as Sarwan leaves it
alone.
39.5 Khan to Sarwan, (noball) no run
39.5 Khan to Sarwan, two runs, worked off the legs, and that brings up
the fifty for Sarwan as the ball races to the mdiwicket area.
39.6 Khan to Sarwan, no run, defended into the offside.
End of over 40 (5 runs) West Indies 148/3 (trail by 1 runs)
Z Khan 8-3-17-0 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
CL Hooper 26* (26b 1x4 2x6) RR Sarwan 50* (119b 3x4 2x6)
The West Indies now trailing by just one, a fine reply to the
Indian total, certainly better than the other three innings they
have completed in this series.
Harbhajan Singh back into the attack ro replace Kumble.
40.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, one run, driven firmly to mid off, but
the batsman sets off fast for the single, and that brings the
scores level.
40.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, flighted delivery, and Sarwan
goes onto the back foot and defends.
40.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run
40.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run
40.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, defended away into the offside.
40.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, appeal for leg before as Sarwan
pads up without offering a shot, but the ball is much too much
outside off for the decision to be given.
End of over 41 (1 run) West Indies 149/3 (lead by 0 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 11-2-42-1 - Anna Pavilion End
CL Hooper 27* (27b 1x4 2x6) RR Sarwan 50* (124b 3x4 2x6)
Spin from both ends now.
41.1 Kumble to Hooper, one run, cut away to the offside, and Tendulkar
at point fields nciely diving to his right.
41.2 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, defended back to the bowler.
41.3 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
41.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, dragged down short, and Sarwan gets
forward and defends nicely.
41.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, chopping down on the ball this time as
Kumble bowls it flatter and quicker.
41.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
End of over 42 (1 run) West Indies 150/3 (lead by 1 runs)
A Kumble 12-1-61-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
CL Hooper 28* (28b 1x4 2x6) RR Sarwan 50* (129b 3x4 2x6)
Match State: Drinks
42.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, no run, flighted, driven back to the
left of the bowler.
42.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, FOUR, down the legside, and Hooper
sweeps very well, getting it fine and beating the fielder on the
fence to get four.
42.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, no run, on the front foot, and Hooper
defends away to the offside.
42.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, no run, worked to short leg.
42.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, no run, patted back down the track.
42.6 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, no run, guided to fine leg inside the
circle.
End of over 43 (4 runs) West Indies 154/3 (lead by 5 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 12-2-46-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 50* (129b 3x4 2x6) CL Hooper 32* (34b 2x4 2x6)
43.1 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, on the back foot, pushed back to the
bowler.
43.2 Kumble to Sarwan, one run, worked to leg for a single.
43.3 Kumble to Hooper, no run, flatter and quicker, and this one keeps a
touch low, and Hooper goes onto th eback foot and pushes to the
off.
43.4 Kumble to Hooper, one run, driven straight down the ground, to the
man at long off.
43.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, defended on the front foot.
43.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
End of over 44 (2 runs) West Indies 156/3 (lead by 7 runs)
A Kumble 13-1-63-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
CL Hooper 33* (36b 2x4 2x6) RR Sarwan 51* (133b 3x4 2x6)
44.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, FOUR, outside the off, flighted
delivery, and Hooper hits with the spin, heaving it on one knee
cleanly to midwicket for four.
44.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, no run, padded away into the offside.
44.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, one run, worked wide of mid-on, and a
single taken quickly.
44.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, padding up again outside the
off, and close in fielders appeal almost perfunctorily.
44.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, looking for the cover drive,
Sarwan pulls out at the last instant and defends away to the off.
44.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, padded away again, this time,
for a change, to leg.
End of over 45 (5 runs) West Indies 161/3 (lead by 12 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 13-2-51-1 - Anna Pavilion End
CL Hooper 38* (39b 3x4 2x6) RR Sarwan 51* (136b 3x4 2x6)
45.1 Kumble to Hooper, no run, drifting down leg, and Hooper pushes it
to mid on.
45.2 Kumble to Hooper, three runs, chipped away again, this time more to
square leg, and the outfield there being slow, Hooper picks up
three instead of the four he would have gotten.
45.3 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, worked to short midwicket.
45.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
45.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, worked to short leg.
45.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, defended into the offside.
End of over 46 (3 runs) West Indies 164/3 (lead by 15 runs)
A Kumble 14-1-66-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
CL Hooper 41* (41b 3x4 2x6) RR Sarwan 51* (140b 3x4 2x6)
46.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, one run, keeping a touch low, outside
the off, but Hooper still manages to steer it away past point for
a singl.e
46.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, one run, tossed up, and Sarwan drives
off the front foot into the covers for a single.
46.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, bye: three runs, drifting down leg, and
Patel lets that one go past as the ball bounces awkwardly high,
the West Indies adding three byes to the total.
46.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, again awkward bounce down the
leg, and this time Patel gets across nicely and collects well.
46.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, padded away outside the off.
46.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, defended on the front foot.
End of over 47 (5 runs) West Indies 169/3 (lead by 20 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 14-2-53-1 - Anna Pavilion End
CL Hooper 42* (43b 3x4 2x6) RR Sarwan 52* (144b 3x4 2x6)
47.1 Kumble to Hooper, no run, full, almost a full toss, tempting Hooper
into a drive, but the batsman can only get it to cover.
47.2 Kumble to Hooper, no run, the wrong 'un this time, and it is too
close to cut, the ball going straight to point.
47.3 Kumble to Hooper, no run, defended on the front foot.
47.4 Kumble to Hooper, one run, worked to leg short midwicket for a
singl.e
47.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, full again, trying to lure the batsman
into the drive, but Sarwan is content to pad it away.
47.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
End of over 48 (1 run) West Indies 170/3 (lead by 21 runs)
A Kumble 15-1-67-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
CL Hooper 43* (47b 3x4 2x6) RR Sarwan 52* (146b 3x4 2x6)
48.1 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, no run, padding away outside the off,
the ball shooting to short leg.
48.2 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, no run, and again the pad, Hoooper
looking to change tactics here perhaps, as the day draws to a
close.
48.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, no run, defended on the back foot.
48.4 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, no run, not attempting a shot, the
batsman pads up, the ball keeps low and spins a long way,
defeating the front leg and hitting the back pad. But the ball
turned oto much, so no lbw.
48.5 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, one run, a single to long on.
48.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, one run, on the back foot, waiting for
the ball to turn enough to work it to fine leg for a singl.e
End of over 49 (2 runs) West Indies 172/3 (lead by 23 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 15-2-55-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 53* (147b 3x4 2x6) CL Hooper 44* (52b 3x4 2x6)
49.1 Kumble to Sarwan, one run, tucked around the corner for a singl.e
49.2 Kumble to Hooper, no run, pushed away into the offside.
49.3 Kumble to Hooper, no run, padding away again, this time to the
wrong 'un, but much too much outside the off for the leg-before to
come into play.
49.4 Kumble to Hooper, one run, worked past short leg and a quick single
taken.
49.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, an appeal for leg before, as Sarwan pads
up without offering a stroke, but again much too much outside the
off for the umpire to give it.
49.6 Kumble to Sarwan, one run, tickled around the corner, a single to
square leg.
End of over 50 (3 runs) West Indies 175/3 (lead by 26 runs)
A Kumble 16-1-70-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 55* (150b 3x4 2x6) CL Hooper 45* (55b 3x4 2x6)
50.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, pad and bat close together,
defended outside the off.
50.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, one run, worked past short leg to
midwicket for one.
50.3 Harbhajan Singh to Hooper, one run, driven to long on, the singles
ocming rather easily here for the West Indies.
50.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, floated on leg and middle, and
arwan defends this one nicely.
50.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, two runs, worked past the leg gully
fieldsman to fine leg for a couple more.
50.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, tossed up, and Sarwan goes back
onto the stumps and defends.
End of over 51 (4 runs) West Indies 179/3 (lead by 30 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 16-2-59-1 - Anna Pavilion End
CL Hooper 46* (56b 3x4 2x6) RR Sarwan 58* (155b 3x4 2x6)
51.1 Kumble to Hooper, no run, flat and quick, on the leg stump, and
Hooper - quite evidently playing for the close now - defends it
back to the bowler.
51.2 Kumble to Hooper, OUT: gawn! Just before close, Hooper, playing
forward to a Kumble googly, gets some glove on the ball as it goes
through to Patel. The keeper takes a fine catch, and Hooper is
dismissed!
West Indies 179/4, Partnership of 72
CL Hooper c & b Kumble 46 (58b 3x4 2x6)
RR Sarwan 58* (155b 3x4 2x6) A Kumble 16.2-1-70-1
51.3 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run
51.4 Kumble to RO Hinds, bye: two runs, and again the googly, this time
extra bounce taking it flying over bat and Patel's shoulder for
two byes.
51.5 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, defended on the front foot.
51.6 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, defended nicely, shuffling towards off
and playing the ball down to silly point.
End of over 52 (2 runs, maiden) West Indies 181/4 (lead by 32 runs)
A Kumble 17-2-70-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 58* (155b 3x4 2x6) RO Hinds 0* (4b)
52.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, on the front foot, padding away
to the offside.
52.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, played down with pad and bat.
52.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, one run, worked away to the legside,
behind square, for a singl.e
52.4 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, on the front foot, defended
dourly.
52.5 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run
52.6 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, outside the off, driven to
short exta cover.
End of over 53 (1 run) West Indies 182/4 (lead by 33 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 17-2-60-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 59* (158b 3x4 2x6) RO Hinds 0* (7b)
53.1 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, tossed up now, Kumble feeling a lot more
confident, and Saewan defends on the front foot.
53.2 Kumble to Sarwan, one run, steered to third man for a singl.e
53.3 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, on the front foot, pushed dwon the
track.
53.4 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, playing back, Hinds pushes it onto hthe
legside.
53.5 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, full and outside the off, and Hinds
leaves it alone for Patel to collect.
53.6 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run
End of over 54 (1 run) West Indies 183/4 (lead by 34 runs)
A Kumble 18-2-71-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 60* (160b 3x4 2x6) RO Hinds 0* (11b)
54.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, tossed up outside the off, and
Sarwan gets forward and defends.
54.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run
54.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, down the legside, and Sarwan
pads it away to leg.
54.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run
54.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, padding up outside the off, the
ball cannoning off pad for isilly point to collect.
54.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run
End of over 55 (maiden) West Indies 183/4 (lead by 34 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 18-3-60-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RO Hinds 0* (11b) RR Sarwan 60* (166b 3x4 2x6)
55.1 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run
55.2 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, on the front foot, defended away to the
legside.
55.3 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, driven right back at Kumble.
55.4 Kumble to RO Hinds, one run, on the front foot, swept away to fine
leg for a single.
55.5 Kumble to Sarwan, two runs, short and close to the body, and Sarwan
guides it to third man, where the outfield slows it down enough
for t the batsmen to run two.
55.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
End of over 56 (3 runs) West Indies 186/4 (lead by 37 runs)
A Kumble 19-2-74-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RO Hinds 1* (15b) RR Sarwan 62* (168b 3x4 2x6)
56.1 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, around the wicket, and Hinds
plays it away to leg.
56.2 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, front foot defence again.
56.3 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run
56.4 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, played to mid-off.
56.5 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, on the front foot again,
defended nicely.
56.6 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, played to lge.
End of over 57 (maiden) West Indies 186/4 (lead by 37 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 19-4-60-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 62* (168b 3x4 2x6) RO Hinds 1* (21b)
Match State: Stumps - Day 3
And that ends the day's play, with more than a 100 overs being sent
down, making up in part for the loss of a session yesterday.
A frenetic day's play too it was, wstarting off with Harbhajan
taking the attack to the West Indian bowlers.
India finally making 316, a lead of 149 over the West Indies, and
one that looked sizeable when one kept the pitch in mind.
But the West Indies played aggresivvely in their second innings,
with Sarwan making an unbeaten 62, Hinds a quickfire 61, and
Hooper a fast 46.
Hooper fell just before the close of play, and now much rests with
Sarwan, on how well he can negotiate the Indian bowlers tomorrow
to help his side set a sizeable target for India in the ofurth
innings.
On a deteriorating pitch, even 150-odd might be defendable, and
India will for their part have to finish off this West Indian
innings before the lead grows too great.
Whether they will do that only tomorrow will tell, so join us then
for the fourth day. Till then, goodby.e
Good Morning!
Hello and welcome to MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai
It is day-4 of the second Test match between India and West Indies
West Indies are 37 runs ahead with six wickets in hand. Sarwan
(62*) and Ryan Hinds (1*) will resume batting this morning
It is a hazy morning here in Chennai, and the floodlights are on
There are more cracks on the track, which would keep Harbhajan
Singh and Kumble extremely happy
Sarwan is the man who matters most for West Indies today, he is
unbeaten on 62 - his 14th Test fifty. Sarwan is yet to hit a Test
hundred.
His highest is 91 against South Africa at Bourda - was run out on
that occasion
West Indies can make a match of this - if they could get to a lead
of around 200 runs.
To do so, Sarwan will have to go on and make his first Test
hundred, Ryan Hinds will have to play a big knock too.
The enigmatic Ridley Jacobs has made just 9 run sin this series so
far, which includes a couple of ducks
If India can break this partnership, it surely would be curtains
for the visitors
The umpires and players are in the middle
We are all set for the start of day-4
It is going to be Anil Kumble
57.1 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, tosses this one up, Sarwan walks down the
track and plays the ball to mid-on
57.2 Kumble to Sarwan, two runs, way down the leg side, a real bad ball,
Sarwan helps it around the corner for a couple of runs
57.3 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, goes back and pushes the ball to covers
57.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, flat and quick, forward in defence
57.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, that one hit a crack! Just took off
alarmingly, Sarwan equal to it, defends it down safely
57.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, slower through the air, pushed back to
the bowler
End of over 58 (2 runs) West Indies 188/4 (lead by 39 runs)
A Kumble 20-2-76-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RO Hinds 1* (21b) RR Sarwan 64* (174b 3x4 2x6)
Double trouble - Harbhajan Singh to bowl to Hinds now
58.1 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, pitched outside the line of
leg, turning in slowly, defended
58.2 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, big turn away from the
batsman, Hinds leaves it alone
58.3 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, goes well back, on his toes
and pushes the ball to covers
58.4 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, bye: one run, fired down the leg side,
the keeper can't do much, a bye
58.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, nice drift, Sarwan goes forward
and defends
58.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, one run, played with the turn, tucked
behind square leg for a single, takes an easy single and keeps the
strike
End of over 59 (2 runs) West Indies 190/4 (lead by 41 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 20-4-61-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 65* (176b 3x4 2x6) RO Hinds 1* (25b)
59.1 Kumble to Sarwan, one run, drifting in to the batsman, played in
front of square for another single
59.2 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, quicker through the air, outside the
off, left alone
59.3 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, forward in defence
59.4 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, gets right behind the line and defends
59.5 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, leans forward and defends
59.6 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, and again, defends
End of over 60 (1 run) West Indies 191/4 (lead by 42 runs)
A Kumble 21-2-77-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 66* (177b 3x4 2x6) RO Hinds 1* (30b)
60.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, two runs, played with the turn again,
played just wide of Sehwag at backward short leg, gets a couple of
runs as Bangar chases it down
60.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, flat in trajectory, turning down
the leg side, good take by Patel
60.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, one run, takes another single - just
behind square leg
A slip, gully, silly point and a forward short leg hovering around
the batsman
60.4 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, bat and pad close together in
defence
60.5 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, flat and quick, defended
60.6 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, this one turns, turns a lot,
good bounce too, Patel takes it well
End of over 61 (3 runs) West Indies 194/4 (lead by 45 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 21-4-64-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 69* (180b 3x4 2x6) RO Hinds 1* (33b)
61.1 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, gets right behind the line, very watchful
- defends
61.2 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, goes back and defends
61.3 Kumble to Sarwan, FOUR, ho ho ho! A long hop! Begging to be
punished - Sarwan rocks back and smacks it through covers for
four, good firm shot.
61.4 Kumble to Sarwan, one run, and now takes a comfortable single
61.5 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, Hinds gets right behind the line and
defends
61.6 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, good use of the feet, down the track
and drives it back to the bowler
End of over 62 (5 runs) West Indies 199/4 (lead by 50 runs)
A Kumble 22-2-82-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 74* (184b 4x4 2x6) RO Hinds 1* (35b)
62.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, one run, taps the ball behind square
takes a single, brings up the 200 on the board
62.2 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, quicker through the air, no
problems for the batsmen here, defended
62.3 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, gives this one some rip,
quicker through the air, pitched outside the line of leg, turned
square and through to Patel
62.4 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, slower through the air, left
alone
62.5 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, a bad ball, really bad one,
Hinds has a go at it, ouch! Hits Laxman's boot, fielding at silly
point, is in some pain now
62.6 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, pitched well outside the line
of leg, Hinds goes for the sweep, misses, ball hits pad
End of over 63 (1 run) West Indies 200/4 (lead by 51 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 22-4-65-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 75* (185b 4x4 2x6) RO Hinds 1* (40b)
63.1 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, fires this one in, defended
63.2 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, again quicker through the air, outside
the off, opens the face of the bat and runs the ball towards gully
63.3 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, slower one, goes well forward and defends
63.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, flat and quick, outside the off, left
alone
Subtle variations of pace by Kumble not troubling the batsmen
63.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, ooh! This one hit a crack, came on to the
bat a bit slow, almost gave a catch to forward short leg
63.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, defended
End of over 64 (maiden) West Indies 200/4 (lead by 51 runs)
A Kumble 23-3-82-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RO Hinds 1* (40b) RR Sarwan 75* (191b 4x4 2x6)
64.1 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, legbye: one run, tries to whip it
away, gets a leg bye
64.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, this one kicks up a little,
defended safely
64.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, half-hearted appeal by Harbhajan
Singh, that was a shout for lbw, ball would have missed another
set of stumps
64.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, offers the pad to this one,
outside the line of off
64.5 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, turning a lot, fast delivery,
takes it on the pad
64.6 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, stretches forward, allows the
ball to hit the front pad
End of over 65 (1 run, maiden) West Indies 201/4 (lead by 52 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 23-5-65-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RO Hinds 1* (41b) RR Sarwan 75* (196b 4x4 2x6)
65.1 Kumble to RO Hinds, one run, here comes a run, his second single
off the 42nd ball faced! Kumble bowling around the wicket, Hinds
plays it towards mid-wicket
65.2 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, flat and quick, hit on the pad, ball
sliding down the leg
65.3 Kumble to Sarwan, one run, yet another single taken, playing the
ball just behind square, playing with soft hands, waiting for the
ball and then turning his wrists subtly
65.4 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, forward in defence
65.5 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, getting a bit adventurous, drives it
back to thebowler
65.6 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, defended
End of over 66 (2 runs) West Indies 203/4 (lead by 54 runs)
A Kumble 24-3-84-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RR Sarwan 76* (198b 4x4 2x6) RO Hinds 2* (45b)
66.1 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run
66.2 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run
66.3 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, no run, almost a catch to silly point
66.4 Harbhajan Singh to Sarwan, one run, driven through mid-on
66.5 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run
66.6 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run
End of over 67 (1 run) West Indies 204/4 (lead by 55 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 24-5-66-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 77* (202b 4x4 2x6) RO Hinds 2* (47b)
67.1 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
67.2 Kumble to Sarwan, no run
67.3 Kumble to Sarwan, one run, played nicely behind square for a single
67.4 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, bowling around the wicket, played to
mid-wicket
67.5 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, too many appeals at one go, for a catch
down the leg side, young Patel and the experienced Kumble appeals,
not once, not twice but many times, umpire Sheps unmoved.
TV replays suggest that the ball wen t off the thigh pad. That must
be a case of excessive appealing
67.6 Kumble to RO Hinds, one run, driven straight down and a good piece
of fielding restricts the batsmen from taking any more than one
End of over 68 (2 runs) West Indies 206/4 (lead by 57 runs)
A Kumble 25-3-86-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RO Hinds 3* (50b) RR Sarwan 78* (205b 4x4 2x6)
68.1 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, Hinds goes for a biggie,
misses completely, hit on the pad
68.2 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run
68.3 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, defended
68.4 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, gets right behind the line and
defends
68.5 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, and once again, well in
control of the situation, goes back, adjusts well to defend
68.6 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, one run, goes back, taps the ball past
forward short leg, takes another run! Hinds has 4 off 56 balls
now.
End of over 69 (1 run) West Indies 207/4 (lead by 58 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 25-5-67-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RO Hinds 4* (56b) RR Sarwan 78* (205b 4x4 2x6)
69.1 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, bowling around the wicket, fires it in
flat and quick, perhaps trying to slip through a yorker, fails in
doing so anyways, Hinds defends
69.2 Kumble to RO Hinds, no run, half volly outside the off, Hinds
misses out, drives it to backward point, should have put that away
for four
69.3 Kumble to RO Hinds, one run, this time Hinds sweeps, and sweeps
well to long leg for a single
69.4 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, bat and pad close together, forward in
defence
69.5 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, Sarwan watching the ball carefully,
defends
69.6 Kumble to Sarwan, no run, works the ball around the corner, Patel
fields, Hinds shouts NO
End of over 70 (1 run) West Indies 208/4 (lead by 59 runs)
A Kumble 26-3-87-1 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RO Hinds 5* (59b) RR Sarwan 78* (208b 4x4 2x6)
Harbhajan Singh to bowl around the wicket
70.1 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, beaten outside the off, going
for a drive
70.2 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, brute! Extra fizz on that one,
bounces too much, excellent take by Patel, Hinds didn't know much
about it
70.3 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, outside the off, opens the
face of the bat and ruuns it to backward point
70.4 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, forward in defence to a
quicker delivery
70.5 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, trying to work it away through
the on side, again the turn, off the pad ball pops up
70.6 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, flat in trajectory, no chance
of that troubling the batsman, forward in defence
End of over 71 (maiden) West Indies 208/4 (lead by 59 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 26-6-67-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RR Sarwan 78* (208b 4x4 2x6) RO Hinds 5* (65b)
The bowling has been quite ordinary this morning, both the spinners
not giving the ball enough air, well... there has been the odd
ball that has done something - thanks to the widening cracks on
this track.
Players take a drinks break now.
Match State: Drinks
Bowling change: Zaheer Khan
Ganguly not impressed with what he has seen this morning, replaces
Kumble with Zaheer Khan. India badly need a wicket
71.1 Khan to Sarwan, no run, the half-tracker! Wasted delivery, well
outside the off
71.2 Khan to Sarwan, no run
71.3 Khan to Sarwan, no run, gets right behind the line and defends
71.4 Khan to Sarwan, no run
71.5 Khan to Sarwan, no run, shout for lbw, ball pitching outside the
line of leg
71.6 Khan to Sarwan, OUT: GONE! That is that! Zaheer Khan strikes, gets
rid of Sarwan with a delivery that straightened, kept a shade low,
would have hit leg stump!
West Indies 208/5, Partnership of 29
RR Sarwan lbw b Khan 78 (214b 4x4 2x6)
End of over 72 (maiden) West Indies 208/5 (lead by 59 runs)
Z Khan 9-4-17-1 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RO Hinds 5* (65b)
Jacobs is the new batsman
72.1 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run
72.2 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run
72.3 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run
72.4 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, extra bounce, Hinds in
trouble, gets the edge, ball lands safely on the off side
72.5 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, no run, flat and quick, on target,
defended
72.6 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, one run, Hinds takes a single and
keeps the strike, good thinking
End of over 73 (1 run) West Indies 209/5 (lead by 60 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 27-6-68-1 - Anna Pavilion End
RO Hinds 6* (71b) RD Jacobs 0* (0b)
73.1 Khan to RO Hinds, no run, Hinds more comfortable against the pace
of Zaheer Khan, drives it back down the track
73.2 Khan to RO Hinds, no run, back of a length, rising delivery, gets
behind the line and defends
73.3 Khan to RO Hinds, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers
73.4 Khan to RO Hinds, no run, fired down the leg side
73.5 Khan to RO Hinds, one run, played wide of mid-on for a single
73.6 Khan to Jacobs, no run, fast yorker, shuffles across, digs it out
to the on side
End of over 74 (1 run) West Indies 210/5 (lead by 61 runs)
Z Khan 10-4-18-1 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
RO Hinds 7* (76b) RD Jacobs 0* (1b)
74.1 Harbhajan Singh to RO Hinds, OUT: Here goes another! The collapse
is happening! Hinds plays a rash shot, gets a leading edge and the
ball goes in the air towards covers, Kumble gets under it and
takes the easy catch
West Indies 210/6, Partnership of 2
RO Hinds c Kumble b Harbhajan Singh 7 (77b 0x4 0x6)
RD Jacobs 0* (1b) Harbhajan Singh 27.1-6-68-2
Breese is the new batsman
74.2 Harbhajan Singh to Breese, OUT: Harbhajan Singh on a hat-trick,
Breese gone for a duck - a golden duck! Caught at backward short
leg by Ganguly
West Indies 210/7, Partnership of 0
GR Breese c Ganguly b Harbhajan Singh 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
RD Jacobs 0* (1b) Harbhajan Singh 27.2-6-68-3
Dillon is the new batsman
74.3 Harbhajan Singh to Dillon, no run, tossed up, forward in defence
74.4 Harbhajan Singh to Dillon, FOUR, down on one knee, swings this over
square leg for four
74.5 Harbhajan Singh to Dillon, OUT: Given out! Given out lbw, Umpire
Asoka de Silva gives another shocker! Dillon just can't believe
it, that was off the face of the bat and onto the boot.
West Indies 214/8, Partnership of 4
M Dillon lbw b Harbhajan Singh 4 (3b 1x4 0x6)
RD Jacobs 0* (1b) Harbhajan Singh 27.5-6-72-4
74.6 Harbhajan Singh to Collins, bye: two runs
End of over 75 (6 runs) West Indies 216/8 (lead by 67 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 28-6-72-4 - Anna Pavilion End
RD Jacobs 0* (1b) PT Collins 0* (1b)
75.1 Khan to Jacobs, one run
75.2 Khan to Collins, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended with soft hands
75.3 Khan to Collins, one run, fuller and on the pads, tucked away to
the on side for a single
75.4 Khan to Jacobs, no run, outside the off, swinging away after
hitting the deck, left alone
75.5 Khan to Jacobs, no run
75.6 Khan to Jacobs, no run, once again full and quick, outside the off,
left alone
End of over 76 (2 runs) West Indies 218/8 (lead by 69 runs)
Z Khan 11-4-20-1 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
PT Collins 1* (3b) RD Jacobs 1* (5b)
76.1 Harbhajan Singh to Collins, no run, well flighted and on the off,
defended
76.2 Harbhajan Singh to Collins, one run, on the off, Collins scoops the
ball straight up, Harbhajan calls for the catch and runs back, he
reaches the ball but can't hold onto it
76.3 Harbhajan Singh to Jacobs, two runs, slog-swept tot he on side
76.4 Harbhajan Singh to Jacobs, no run
76.5 Harbhajan Singh to Jacobs, no run, just short of a length, outside
the off, punched to point
76.6 Harbhajan Singh to Jacobs, no run
End of over 77 (3 runs) West Indies 221/8 (lead by 72 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 29-6-75-4 - Anna Pavilion End
PT Collins 2* (5b) RD Jacobs 3* (9b)
77.1 Khan to Collins, no run, outside the off and full, left alone
77.2 Khan to Collins, no run
77.3 Khan to Collins, legbye: one run
77.4 Khan to Jacobs, no run, full and quick, outside the off, shaping
away from the bat, played at and missed
77.5 Khan to Jacobs, no run
77.6 Khan to Jacobs, OUT: fullish and outside the off, swinging away
late, Jacobs fishes and edges, Patel dives low and to his left,
the ball is scooped up just centimetres from the ground, top
catching that!
West Indies 222/9, Partnership of 8
RD Jacobs c Patel b Khan 3 (12b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 78 (1 run, maiden) West Indies 222/9 (lead by 73 runs)
Z Khan 12-5-20-2 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
PT Collins 2* (8b)
78.1 Harbhajan Singh to Collins, one run
78.2 Harbhajan Singh to Lawson, one run
78.3 Harbhajan Singh to Collins, two runs, tossed up and on the off, big
heave played to the on side, the ball goes high up towards square
leg, Anil Kumble running in collides with Ganguly. Ouch! That is
nasty
Forget about the dropped catch, both players are quite badly
injured here
Immediately the physio comes onto the ground to treat the two
players
Ganguly looks the one worse hit, prone and with hands covering his
head
78.4 Harbhajan Singh to Collins, no run
78.5 Harbhajan Singh to Collins, no run, tossed up and on the off, heave
played and missed, hit on the body
78.6 Harbhajan Singh to Collins, no run, tossed up and on the off,
straighter one, defended
End of over 79 (4 runs) West Indies 226/9 (lead by 77 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 30-6-79-4 - Anna Pavilion End
JJC Lawson 1* (1b) PT Collins 5* (13b)
79.1 Khan to Lawson, no run
79.2 Khan to Lawson, one run
79.3 Khan to Collins, one run
79.4 Khan to Lawson, wide: no run, short of a length and far outside the
off, left alone
79.4 Khan to Lawson, OUT: the yorker at last! the ball whistles through
the gate and pegs the stump back, late swing in too, cracking ball
that.
West Indies 229/10, Partnership of 7
JJC Lawson b Khan 2 (4b 0x4 0x6)
PT Collins 6* (14b) Z Khan 12.4-5-23-3 (1w 2nb)
That's the end of the West Indian innings
India need 81 for victory in this match and to seal the series
The Indian openers now join the West Indian fielders out in the
middle
0.1 Dillon to Bangar, one run, good length ball outside the off, pushed
down to third man
0.2 Dillon to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
defended carefully
0.3 Dillon to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, cut really hard but straight to point
0.4 Dillon to Sehwag, FOUR, short ball, very quick that, Sehwag fends
awkwardly at it, the ball flies off the glove over the keeper and
runs to the fence
0.5 Dillon to Sehwag, no run, the bouncer is followed by a perfect
yorker, Sehwag does well to just dig that one out
0.6 Dillon to Sehwag, no run, pushed to covers off the back foot
End of over 1 (5 runs) India 5/0 (76 more runs req)
M Dillon 1-0-5-0 - Anna Pavilion End
SB Bangar 1* (1b) V Sehwag 4* (5b 1x4)
1.1 Collins to Bangar, (noball) no run, on the off, defended
1.1 Collins to Bangar, no run
1.2 Collins to Bangar, one run, full and on the pads, tucked away just
wide of mid on
1.3 Collins to Sehwag, (noball) one run, on the pads, flicked to deep
fine leg with ease
1.3 Collins to Bangar, no run
1.4 Collins to Bangar, one run
1.5 Collins to Sehwag, no run, on the off and full, driven back down
the wicket
1.6 Collins to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left alone
End of over 2 (5 runs) India 10/0 (71 more runs req)
PT Collins 1-0-5-0 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SB Bangar 3* (6b) V Sehwag 5* (8b 1x4)
2.1 Dillon to Bangar, no run, good length ball on the off, defended
2.2 Dillon to Bangar, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left well alone
2.3 Dillon to Bangar, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
alone
2.4 Dillon to Bangar, no run, just short of a ood length and angling
in, left alone
2.5 Dillon to Bangar, no run, full and on the off, defended
2.6 Dillon to Bangar, no run
End of over 3 (maiden) India 10/0 (71 more runs req)
M Dillon 2-1-5-0 - Anna Pavilion End
V Sehwag 5* (8b 1x4) SB Bangar 3* (12b)
3.1 Collins to Sehwag, one run, just short of a length and on the off,
driven to mid off
3.2 Collins to Bangar, no run, on the off and full, defended carefully
3.3 Collins to Bangar, no run, short ball on the off, the ball swings
away, left alone
3.4 Collins to Bangar, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
punched to point
3.5 Collins to Bangar, no run
3.6 Collins to Bangar, one run
End of over 4 (2 runs) India 12/0 (69 more runs req)
PT Collins 2-0-7-0 (2nb) - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SB Bangar 4* (17b) V Sehwag 6* (9b 1x4)
4.1 Dillon to Bangar, no run
4.2 Dillon to Bangar, no run, pitched up delivery outside the off
stump, defended
4.3 Dillon to Bangar, no run
4.4 Dillon to Bangar, two runs, pitched up wide outside the off, taken
on the half volley and driven past the cover fielder, easy couple
added
4.5 Dillon to Bangar, no run
4.6 Dillon to Bangar, no run
End of over 5 (2 runs) India 14/0 (67 more runs req)
M Dillon 3-1-7-0 - Anna Pavilion End
V Sehwag 6* (9b 1x4) SB Bangar 6* (23b)
Larson into the attack now
5.1 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, wayward delivery down the leg side
5.2 Lawson to Sehwag, one run, short delivery on the middle and leg,
played away wide of the sqaure leg fielder, a good diving stop
there saves a certain four
5.3 Lawson to Bangar, no run, good length delivery outside the off
stump, played straight to the cover fielder
5.4 Lawson to Bangar, no run, pitched up delivery, defended
5.5 Lawson to Bangar, no run, short delivery outside the off stump,
played to the point region
5.6 Lawson to Bangar, no run, on the off and angling into the right
hander, played to the on side
End of over 6 (1 run) India 15/0 (66 more runs req)
JJC Lawson 1-0-1-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
V Sehwag 7* (11b 1x4) SB Bangar 6* (27b)
6.1 Breese to Sehwag, SIX, tossed up, on the stumps, heaved over
midwicket for a HUGE six
6.2 Breese to Sehwag, one run
6.3 Breese to Bangar, FOUR, now Bangar comes down the wicket and hits
Breese back over his head!
6.4 Breese to Bangar, no run, well flighted and on the off, defended
6.5 Breese to Bangar, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, cut to point
6.6 Breese to Bangar, no run
End of over 7 (11 runs) India 26/0 (55 more runs req)
GR Breese 1-0-11-0 - Anna Pavilion End
V Sehwag 14* (13b 1x4 1x6) SB Bangar 10* (31b 1x4)
7.1 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, punched to point
7.2 Lawson to Sehwag, no run, good length ball on the stumps, tapped to
the on side
7.3 Lawson to Sehwag, one run
7.4 Lawson to Bangar, no run, full and on the pads, flicked to
midwicket
7.5 Lawson to Bangar, no run
7.6 Lawson to Bangar, legbye: one run, back of a length and on the
pads, played at and missed, off the pads
End of over 8 (2 runs) India 28/0 (53 more runs req)
JJC Lawson 2-0-2-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SB Bangar 10* (34b 1x4) V Sehwag 15* (16b 1x4 1x6)
Match State: Lunch - Day 4
With that it's lunch on the fourth day
we will be back soon with more action,be sure to join us then
Good Afternoon
Welcome back to Chennai
Hooper to bowl, Bangar to take strike
8.1 Hooper to Bangar, no run, beaten outside the off
8.2 Hooper to Bangar, no run
8.3 Hooper to Bangar, no run, slower through the air, forward in
defence
8.4 Hooper to Bangar, no run
8.5 Hooper to Bangar, no run, turning in from outside the off, defended
8.6 Hooper to Bangar, no run, quicker through the air, pushes forward,
beaten outside the off, Jaccobs whips off the bails, not out
End of over 9 (maiden) India 28/0 (53 more runs req)
CL Hooper 1-1-0-0 - Anna Pavilion End
V Sehwag 15* (16b 1x4 1x6) SB Bangar 10* (40b 1x4)
Dillon to bowl now
9.1 Dillon to Sehwag, no run, straight away beats Sehwag outside the
off
9.2 Dillon to Sehwag, no run, angling in from outside the off, defended
9.3 Dillon to Sehwag, no run, Sehwag cuts at it, ball keeps a shade
low, beaten
9.4 Dillon to Sehwag, no run, down the leg side, through to Jacobs,
Sehwag playing a swipe after the ball had gone past him
9.5 Dillon to Sehwag, two runs, enough time to go back and ease it
through mid-wicket
9.6 Dillon to Sehwag, no run, fired down the leg side, through to the
keeper
End of over 10 (2 runs) India 30/0 (51 more runs req)
M Dillon 4-1-9-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SB Bangar 10* (40b 1x4) V Sehwag 17* (22b 1x4 1x6)
10.1 Hooper to Bangar, no run
10.2 Hooper to Bangar, no run, defended
10.3 Hooper to Bangar, no run
10.4 Hooper to Bangar, no run, tapped to mid-wicket
10.5 Hooper to Bangar, two runs, played behind square
10.6 Hooper to Bangar, no run
End of over 11 (2 runs) India 32/0 (49 more runs req)
CL Hooper 2-1-2-0 - Anna Pavilion End
V Sehwag 17* (22b 1x4 1x6) SB Bangar 12* (46b 1x4)
11.1 Dillon to Sehwag, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers
11.2 Dillon to Sehwag, no run, played to backward point
11.3 Dillon to Sehwag, one run, gets right back and works the ball
through covers for a single
Not a bit of sunshine here in Chennai, conditions are overcast and
murky
11.4 Dillon to Bangar, no run, appeal for lbw, going down the leg side
11.5 Dillon to Bangar, no run
11.6 Dillon to Bangar, no run, forward and pushes the ball to covers
End of over 12 (1 run) India 33/0 (48 more runs req)
M Dillon 5-1-10-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
V Sehwag 18* (25b 1x4 1x6) SB Bangar 12* (49b 1x4)
There is some moisture in the air, a faint drizzle
Hooper continues
12.1 Hooper to Sehwag, no run, defended
12.2 Hooper to Sehwag, one run, gets a single as the fielder at short
mid-wicket fails to stop the ball
12.3 Hooper to Bangar, one run, again a single, working the ball behind
square
12.4 Hooper to Sehwag, FOUR, no time to be wasted with the threat of
rain looming large, Sehwag cuts this oen for four
12.5 Hooper to Sehwag, FOUR, This man is in a hurry now! Steps down the
track and smacks the ball over mid-off for four
12.6 Hooper to Sehwag, (noball) SIX, SHOT! Dances down the track and
plays a lofted shot, a massive hit this is - way over long on for
a six, threatened to clear the stadium for a while, what a shot!
12.6 Hooper to Sehwag, OUT: Got'm! Too much of aggression! Charges down
the track - Hooper sees it quickly, fires in a quick delivery
outside the off, Jacobs has all the time in the world to remove
the bails, Sehwag is out!
India 50/1, Partnership of 50
V Sehwag st Jacobs b Hooper 33 (31b 3x4 2x6)
End of over 13 (17 runs) India 50/1 (31 more runs req)
CL Hooper 3-1-19-1 (1nb) - Anna Pavilion End
SB Bangar 13* (50b 1x4)
Dravid is the new batsman. The groundstaff are ready to bring on
the covers
Breese to bowl to Bangar
13.1 Breese to Bangar, two runs, in a hurry, steps out and lofts the
ball towards mid-on, deep mid-on that is, hoho! It is that man
Pedro who can't catch anything DROPPED!
13.2 Breese to Bangar, no run
13.3 Breese to Bangar, no run
13.4 Breese to Bangar, one run, driven firmly to mid-on
13.5 Breese to Dravid, no run
13.6 Breese to Dravid, no run
End of over 14 (3 runs) India 53/1 (28 more runs req)
GR Breese 2-0-14-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SB Bangar 16* (54b 1x4) R Dravid 0* (2b)
14.1 Hooper to Bangar, one run
14.2 Hooper to Dravid, legbye: one run
14.3 Hooper to Bangar, one run
14.4 Hooper to Dravid, one run
14.5 Hooper to Bangar, no run
14.6 Hooper to Bangar, one run
End of over 15 (5 runs) India 58/1 (23 more runs req)
CL Hooper 4-1-23-1 (1nb) - Anna Pavilion End
SB Bangar 19* (58b 1x4) R Dravid 1* (4b)
15.1 Breese to Bangar, one run
15.2 Breese to Dravid, one run
15.3 Breese to Bangar, no run, well flighted delivery, forward in
defence
15.4 Breese to Bangar, no run, again, forward in defence
15.5 Breese to Bangar, no run, on leg and middle, played to the on side
15.6 Breese to Bangar, one run, driven down the ground to long on for a
single
End of over 16 (3 runs) India 61/1 (20 more runs req)
GR Breese 3-0-17-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SB Bangar 21* (63b 1x4) R Dravid 2* (5b)
India need another 20 runs to go 2-0 in the series
16.1 Hooper to Bangar, no run, outside the off, defended
16.2 Hooper to Bangar, no run, on leg and middle, played in defence
16.3 Hooper to Bangar, no run, just outside the off, defended
16.4 Hooper to Bangar, no run, played with the turn to sq leg
16.5 Hooper to Bangar, OUT: short delivery, goes for the shot, thick
edge, and straight into the hands of Gayle at first slip
India 61/2, Partnership of 11
SB Bangar c Gayle b Hooper 21 (68b 1x4 0x6)
R Dravid 2* (5b) CL Hooper 4.5-1-23-2 (1nb)
16.6 Hooper to Tendulkar, one run, Tendulkar gets off the mark, plays it
wide of mid-wicket for a single
End of over 17 (1 run) India 62/2 (19 more runs req)
CL Hooper 5-1-23-2 (1nb) - Anna Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 1* (1b) R Dravid 2* (5b)
17.1 Breese to Tendulkar, no run
17.2 Breese to Tendulkar, two runs, paddle sweep for a couple of runs
17.3 Breese to Tendulkar, two runs, and again, an action replay of the
previous ball, still no backward short leg!
Now Breese wants one, Hooper has a chat with him as the drizzle
picks up, now we have a player at backward short leg
17.4 Breese to Tendulkar, one run, no sweep this time, tucks it behind
square for a single
17.5 Breese to Dravid, no run, Dravid defends
It is spitting here in Chennai
17.6 Breese to Dravid, no run, on leg and middle, played to short mid-
wicket
End of over 18 (5 runs) India 67/2 (14 more runs req)
GR Breese 4-0-22-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
SR Tendulkar 6* (5b) R Dravid 2* (7b)
India need 14 more runs, and this is a race against rain!
18.1 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run, pushes forward in defence, hooper
bowling a good spell here
18.2 Hooper to Tendulkar, one run, goes back and eases it behind square
for another single
18.3 Hooper to Dravid, no run
18.4 Hooper to Dravid, one run, extra bounce, off the glove goes past
short fine leg - single again
18.5 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run, played with the spin to forward short
leg
18.6 Hooper to Tendulkar, one run, outside the off, played towards
third-man, gets a single and keeps the strike
End of over 19 (3 runs) India 70/2 (11 more runs req)
CL Hooper 6-1-26-2 (1nb) - Anna Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 8* (9b) R Dravid 3* (9b)
Three runs off that over, India require 11 runs now
Just a couple of big blows would do
19.1 Breese to Tendulkar, two runs, sweeps this one from outside the
off, down to fine leg
19.2 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, pushed back to the bowler
19.3 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, gets right behind the line and defends
19.4 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, stands tall and defends
19.5 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, thick inside edge onto the front pad
19.6 Breese to Tendulkar, no run, played back to the bowler
End of over 20 (2 runs) India 72/2 (9 more runs req)
GR Breese 5-0-24-0 - V Pattabhiraman Gate End
R Dravid 3* (9b) SR Tendulkar 10* (15b)
20.1 Hooper to Dravid, two runs, extra bounce! Cut down towards third-
man and gets a couple of runs
20.2 Hooper to Dravid, one run, swept down to long leg for a single.
A six is all it takes now
20.3 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run, and Tendulkar looking very nervous
pads up to it
20.4 Hooper to Tendulkar, no run, and again, hurried to defend
20.5 Hooper to Tendulkar, two runs, outside the off, slightly short,
played behind point for a couple of runs
20.6 Hooper to Tendulkar, one run, driven towards deep mid-on for a
single, three more runs required now
End of over 21 (6 runs) India 78/2 (3 more runs req)
CL Hooper 7-1-32-2 (1nb) - Anna Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 13* (19b) R Dravid 6* (11b)
21.1 Breese to Tendulkar, three runs, There we are! The winning runs,
driven through covers, India wins the Chennai Test and also the
Test series
After winning the toss and electing to bat - West Indies were
undone by Anil Kumble picking up five wickets. They were all out
for 167 in the first innings.
For India, it was once again Sehwag top scoring with 61 - in their
first innings total of 316
West Indies in their second innings made 229, Wavel Hinds made 61,
Sarwan 78 and Hooper 46. Others just couldn't even get to double
figures, which is such a shame.
It was once again the West Indies fielding that was a big let down,
almost 10 catches dropped in the match, making it easy for India -
who cruised to yet another win at home, this time by eight wickets
Umpire Asoka de Silva had yet another poor game, far too many these
days, while Umpire Shepherd had an excellent game.
With the series in the bag, India could very well give the
youngster Mohd Kaif a go in the final Test at Kolkata. It is
another matter whether the selectors would want to change a
winning side
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Man of the Match: Harbhajan Singh
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