Match State: Day 1 start scheduled for 9.30am local time (4am GMT)
Good Morning!
Welcome to CricInfo's Exclusive Live Coverage of the first Test
match between India and Zimbabwe.
This is a two-Test match series and we are here at Vidarbha Cricket
Association Ground at Nagpur for the first Test match.
India are the clear favourites to take the series. Having said
that, one just cannot rule out this Zimbabwe side.
They have not had much luck or form coming into this tour, and as
Cricket is a game associated with the 'glorious uncertainties',
one just cannot rule out the chances Zimbabwe.
India and Zimbabwe have so far played 7 Test matches. India have
the slight upper hand of having won three Tests.
Zimbabwe won two and the remaining two were drawn. India holods a
better home record of having won two Tests and drawn one.
This will be the seventh Test match at this venue. The record at
this ground is not so inspiring, just the two Test matches
producing a result.
In the very first Test match to be played here, in 1969 New Zealand
beat India by 169 runs.
Venkatraghavan picked up nine wickets in that Test match. India
were undone by a brilliant spell of left-arm spin bowling (23-11-
34-5) by Hedley John Howarth.
The other result came in the year 1986, India beating Sri Lanka by
an innings and 106 runs.
Dilip Vengsarkar and Mohinder Amarnath hit hundreds and the left-
arm spin of Maninder Singh took care of the rest of the match, he
picked up a ten-wicket-haul for the Test.
India and Zimbabwe played out a draw in November 2000 in a
remarkable Test match.
India had piled on a huge 609/6 decl, thanks to a brilliant double
hundred (201) and tons from Dravid (162) and SS Das (110).
Grant Flower hit a superb century to take Zimbabwe to 382 all out.
Following on, Zimbabwe were taken to the safety of a draw by a
remarkable knock of 232* by Andy Flower
Alistair Canpbell too hit a century giving Flower good support.
Talking about Andy Flower's batting, he has such a good record in
Test cricket, averaging 53.55 in making 4552 runs. He saves his
best fort India though,
cracking three big hundreds in making 1035 runs at an amazing
average of 129.37
Incidentally Sarandeep Singh made his debut here in Nagpur in the
afore-mentioned Test.
The Max temp would be around the 33 celsius mark. It is clear blue
skies here in Nagpur. It is the humidity, which is going to make
it a bit difficult for the players, 87% !
This is an important series for many players. Most importantly for
Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman, they have to start scoring heavily.
Both the players are under some pressure.
Rahul Dravid is making his way back to the team after a shoulder
injury kept him out of the one-day matches against England.
Dravid has remarkable record against Zimbabwe, in Five Test
matches he has scored 732 runs at an average of 146.40
Which also includes 3 hundreds and two fifties.
This pitch would help the spinners as it has done in the past.
The outfield is lush and green
The news on Toss: Stuart Carlisle has won the toss, elected to bat
first
The teams are as follows
India: SC Ganguly (C), SS Das, R Dravid, VVS Laxman, SR Tendulkar,
S Bangar, D Dasgupta, A Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, J Srinath, Z
Khan.
Zimbabwe: Stuart Carlisle (C), Alistair Campbell, Heath Streak,
Andy Flower, Grant Flower, Travis Friend, Trevor Gripper, Raymond
Price, Gavin Rennie, Tatenda Taibu, Brighton Watambwa.
Sanjay Bangar has been included in the Indian team, out goes
Virender sehwag
Javagal Srinath will bowl to Carlisle
0.1 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, just outside the off, pushed in
defence
0.2 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, defended towards the off side
0.3 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, left outside the off
0.4 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, defended
0.5 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, defended
0.6 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, leaves the ball through to the keeper
End of over 1 (maiden) Zimbabwe 0/0
J Srinath 1-1-0-0
TR Gripper 0* (0b) SV Carlisle 0* (6b)
Zaheer Khan to bowl left-arm over the wicket to Trver Gripper
1.1 Khan to Gripper, no run, short of a length, on target, gets right
behind the line and defends
1.2 Khan to Gripper, FOUR, on the pads, here we go, first r of the
series, flicked neatly through mid-wicket, Tendulkar goes chasing
after that, ball wins the race!
1.3 Khan to Gripper, no run, outside the off, left alone to the keeper
1.4 Khan to Gripper, no run, outside the off, left alone to the keeper
1.5 Khan to Gripper, no run, short of a good length, on middle and off,
defends
1.6 Khan to Gripper, no run, full in length, just outside the off,
pushes the ball through to the covers, looks for a single, decide
to stay back in the crease
End of over 2 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 4/0
Z Khan 1-0-4-0
SV Carlisle 0* (6b) TR Gripper 4* (6b 1x4)
2.1 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, steaming in and bowls at a fulli
length, just outside the off, Carlisle goes forward and defends
2.2 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, full and on the off, played back to
the bowler
2.3 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, outside the off, played to gully,
Kumble misfields, no runs taken anyways
2.4 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, left alone to the keeper, outside the
off
2.5 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, well wide outside the off, not
anywhere near the stumps to make Carlisle play at it, left alone
2.6 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
pushed firmly to covers, end of a maiden over
End of over 3 (maiden) Zimbabwe 4/0
J Srinath 2-2-0-0
TR Gripper 4* (6b 1x4) SV Carlisle 0* (12b)
We have seen eighteen balls bowled this morning, there has been no
signs of swing in the air or any seam movement off the pitch
3.1 Khan to Gripper, no run, Zaheer Khan hurls the ball in at a
slightly shortish length, trying his best to get some bounce, a
defiant pitch this is, hardly rises to the knee-level, hurries the
batsman to defend
3.2 Khan to Gripper, no run, outside the off, angling away, left alone
3.3 Khan to Gripper, no run, just outside the off, pushed in defence to
covers
3.4 Khan to Gripper, no run, well outside the off, left alone
3.5 Khan to Gripper, no run, keeps the batsman honest in defence
3.6 Khan to Gripper, no run, hardly any threatening bounce in this,
just outside the off, Gripper has to bend a little forward and
defends
End of over 4 (maiden) Zimbabwe 4/0
Z Khan 2-1-4-0
SV Carlisle 0* (12b) TR Gripper 4* (12b 1x4)
4.1 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, just outside the off, gets right
behind the line and defends
4.2 Srinath to Carlisle, FOUR, bangs the ball in short, well outside
the off, ball keeps low, plays away from the body, cracks it
through covers, four it would be! Carlisle is off the mark with a
four
4.3 Srinath to Carlisle, two runs, pitched up, driven in the air, just
past Ganguly at mid-off, a few Indian players egging ganguly on,
restricts the scoring to two
4.4 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, on target, defended
4.5 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, well outside the off, played square of
the wicket, Kumble fields at gully
4.6 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, outside the off, left alone
End of over 5 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 10/0
J Srinath 3-2-6-0
TR Gripper 4* (12b 1x4) SV Carlisle 6* (18b 1x4)
5.1 Khan to Gripper, no run, full toss, pitches well after the wickets,
tries to push and misses the line of the ball
5.2 Khan to Gripper, no run, across the right hander, gets his front
foot forward and lets the ball to the keeper
5.3 Khan to Gripper, one run, drops it in short, Gripper rocks back and
pulls it quickly to deep backward square leg fpor the single
5.4 Khan to Carlisle, no run, CFarlisle facing Zaheer for the first
time this morning, on target, goes back and defends it back
towards the bowler
5.5 Khan to Carlisle, one run, outside the off, pushes the ball toards
covers, takes a quick single
5.6 Khan to Gripper, no run, well on target, gets back and across,
defends it back down the track
End of over 6 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 12/0
Z Khan 3-1-6-0
SV Carlisle 7* (20b 1x4) TR Gripper 5* (16b 1x4)
6.1 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, outside the off, left alone
6.2 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, just outside the off, goes forward and
pushes the ball towards the off side
Just the two fielders on the leg side, Ganguly is positioned at a
silly mid-off
6.3 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, over pitched outside the off, driven
firmly, ganguly makes a diving stop at short mid-off
6.4 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, cutting back into the batsman from
outside the off, back and across, defends
6.5 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, bouncer! doesn't bounce that high,
waste of energy on this docile track
6.6 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, bowls the slower deivery, sliding down
the leg, tries to help it down to fine leg, does not connect the
shot, through to Dasgupta
End of over 7 (maiden) Zimbabwe 12/0
J Srinath 4-3-6-0
TR Gripper 5* (16b 1x4) SV Carlisle 7* (26b 1x4)
Zaheer Khan to continue
7.1 Khan to Gripper, no run, angling away from the batsman, left alone
7.2 Khan to Gripper, no run, fast delivery, angling away, plays and
misses it, flashy shot, crowd thinks that there was an edge,oh!
the good old story, Dasgupta puts it down, even an edge would have
made no difference!
7.3 Khan to Gripper, no run, right on target, back and across, defends
7.4 Khan to Gripper, OUT: pitches outside the off, angling away,
Gripper tries to play at it and at the last moment tries to take
the bat away, bit too late, thick edge, Dasgupta dives to his
right, comes up with the catch!
Zimbabwe 12/1, Partnership of 12
TR Gripper c Dasgupta b Khan 5 (20b 1x4 0x6)
SV Carlisle 7* (26b 1x4) Z Khan 3.4-1-6-1
7.5 Khan to Campbell, no run, just outside the off, Campbell goes
forward and defends
7.6 Khan to Campbell, no run, outside the off, not angling in that
much, covers his stumps and leaves the ball alone
End of over 8 (maiden) Zimbabwe 12/1
Z Khan 4-2-6-1
SV Carlisle 7* (26b 1x4) ADR Campbell 0* (2b)
8.1 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, juicy half volley outside the off,
leans forward and drives, does not time ait sweetly, played
straight to the fielder
8.2 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, cutting back in to the batsman,
defended
8.3 Srinath to Carlisle, one run, angling in to the batsman again,
shuffles across, played wide of mid-on
8.4 Srinath to Campbell, legbye: FOUR, fast delivery, short, rising
delivery, Campbell taking his eyes away from it, bang! hit on the
helmet as he takes evasive action, races down to third-man fence
for four leg byes
8.5 Srinath to Campbell, three runs, full and outside the off, driven
straight past the bowler, takes three for that
8.6 Srinath to Carlisle, no run
End of over 9 (8 runs) Zimbabwe 20/1
J Srinath 5-3-10-0
ADR Campbell 3* (4b) SV Carlisle 8* (30b 1x4)
9.1 Khan to Campbell, no run, through to the keeper
9.2 Khan to Campbell, (noball) one run, angling in to the batsman,
tucked around the corner, umpire Venkatraghavan calls that a no
ball
9.2 Khan to Carlisle, no run, full and just outside the off, played
forward in defence
9.3 Khan to Carlisle, no run, pushed to covers
9.4 Khan to Carlisle, no run, full and on middle and leg, shuffles
across, plays it to Harbhajan Singh at mid-on
9.5 Khan to Carlisle, no run, outside the off, played in defence
9.6 Khan to Carlisle, no run, yorker! well dug out
End of over 10 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 22/1
Z Khan 5-2-8-1 (1nb)
ADR Campbell 4* (6b) SV Carlisle 8* (35b 1x4)
10.1 Srinath to Campbell, FOUR, straight, half volley on the middle
stump, Campbell plays a class shot, straight as an arrow all along
the ground for four!
10.2 Srinath to Campbell, no run, goes across to play at it, inside edge
onto the pads
10.3 Srinath to Campbell, no run, good length delivery, seaming away
from the bat, outside the off, left alone
10.4 Srinath to Campbell, no run
10.5 Srinath to Campbell, no run, goes around the wicket, angles the
ball in to the batsman, defended
10.6 Srinath to Campbell, no run, full and outside the off, goes forward
and defends
End of over 11 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 26/1
J Srinath 6-3-14-0
SV Carlisle 8* (35b 1x4) ADR Campbell 8* (12b 1x4)
Sanjay Bangar is being brought into the attack to bowl right-arm
medium pace
11.1 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, more of a swing bolwer Bangar is, keeps
the ball well up to the batsman, forward in defence
11.2 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, well up to the batsman, just outside
the off, defended
11.3 Bangar to Carlisle, one run, tucked around the corner, they don't
take a chance with Srinath's arm, settle with just the one run
11.4 Bangar to Campbell, no run, outside the off, Campbell watches the
ball carefully, leaves it alone
11.5 Bangar to Campbell, no run, outside the off, left alone to Dasgupta
getting the ball to move away from the batsman
11.6 Bangar to Campbell, no run, well on target, gets right behind the
line and defends
End of over 12 (1 run) Zimbabwe 27/1
SB Bangar 1-0-1-0
SV Carlisle 9* (38b 1x4) ADR Campbell 8* (15b 1x4)
Anil Kumble will have a bowl now
A slip, silly mid-off and forward short leg
12.1 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, forward in defence
12.2 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, drifting in to the batsman, played
forward in defence
12.3 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, drifting into the batsman, shuffles
across a little, defended
12.4 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, flat and quick outside the off, punches
the ball, Laxman fields at silly mid-off
12.5 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, flat and quick outside the off, forward
in defence
12.6 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, Carlisle in all kinds of trouble
against Kumble, the extra bounce, ball nearly carries to the
forward short leg fielder Das
End of over 13 (maiden) Zimbabwe 27/1
A Kumble 1-1-0-0
ADR Campbell 8* (15b 1x4) SV Carlisle 9* (44b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
13.1 Bangar to Campbell, no run, short and outside the off, played to
covers
13.2 Bangar to Campbell, no run, short and outside the off, played to
covers
13.3 Bangar to Campbell, no run, outside the off, left alone
13.4 Bangar to Campbell, no run, just outside the off, played in defence
13.5 Bangar to Campbell, no run, just outside the off, played in
defence, back to the bowler
13.6 Bangar to Campbell, no run, trying to find some swing here, keeps
the ball well up to the batsman, forward in defence
End of over 14 (maiden) Zimbabwe 27/1
SB Bangar 2-1-1-0
SV Carlisle 9* (44b 1x4) ADR Campbell 8* (21b 1x4)
14.1 Kumble to Carlisle, one run, the sweep shot played for the first
time, good contact too, down to fine leg
14.2 Kumble to Campbell, FOUR, flat and quick, just outside the off,
shuffling across, gets a thick edge and down to third-man fence
for four
14.3 Kumble to Campbell, no run, bat and pad close together in defence
14.4 Kumble to Campbell, no run, outside the off, pushed firmly to mid-
off
14.5 Kumble to Campbell, no run, slightly slower in the air,, leans
forward and plays the ball towards the point
14.6 Kumble to Campbell, no run, flat and quick, on target, forward in
defence, ball rolls on to the off side
End of over 15 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 32/1
A Kumble 2-1-5-0
SV Carlisle 10* (45b 1x4) ADR Campbell 12* (26b 2x4)
Just the two slips in catching position
15.1 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, Bangar bangs it in short, just above
that 80 miles an hour mark, takes evasive action, ball goes
harmlessly to the keeper
15.2 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, loud shout for lbw, bowling from wide
of the crease, the angle would have taken the ball down the leg,
not out is the verdict from venkatraghavan
15.3 Bangar to Carlisle, one run, on middle and off, played through mid-
wicket, just the single
15.4 Bangar to Campbell, no run, outside the off, played effortlessly to
the covers
15.5 Bangar to Campbell, no run, bangs the ball short, bouncer! ducks
under it
15.6 Bangar to Campbell, no run, well up to the batsman, Bangar getting
no help from this track, mixing things up a bit, forward in
defence
End of over 16 (1 run) Zimbabwe 33/1
SB Bangar 3-1-2-0
SV Carlisle 11* (48b 1x4) ADR Campbell 12* (29b 2x4)
Kumble to continue
16.1 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, flat and quick, drifting in to the
batsman, bat and pad close together in defence
16.2 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, flat and quick, drifting in to the
batsman, bat and pad close together in defence
16.3 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, quicker delivery outside the off,
played to covers
16.4 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, sliding in to the batsman, Calrisle
doesn't pick this one, defended
16.5 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, defended again
16.6 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, finishes the over with a googly,
forward in defence again
End of over 17 (maiden) Zimbabwe 33/1
A Kumble 3-2-5-0
ADR Campbell 12* (29b 2x4) SV Carlisle 11* (54b 1x4)
17.1 Bangar to Campbell, one run
17.2 Bangar to Carlisle, no run
17.3 Bangar to Carlisle, FOUR, outside the off, shuffling across,
pucnhes it through covers, just past a divign fielder at covers,
four!
17.4 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, keeps the ball well up to the batsman,
squares him up a bit, defended
17.5 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, well up to the batsman, outside the
off, shuffles across, defends the ball back down the track
17.6 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, angling in to the batsman, gets right
behind the line and defends the ball towards the covers
End of over 18 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 38/1
SB Bangar 4-1-7-0
ADR Campbell 13* (30b 2x4) SV Carlisle 15* (59b 2x4)
18.1 Kumble to Campbell, FOUR, rubbish stuff outside the off, glorious
cover drive is what Campbell plays, what a shot, beautifullyu
struck through covers for four
18.2 Kumble to Campbell, no run, bat and pad close together in defence
18.3 Kumble to Campbell, no run, goes for the big sweep, ball drfting
away, beaten outside the off
18.4 Kumble to Campbell, no run, forward in defence
18.5 Kumble to Campbell, no run, fast and flat, outside the off, forward
in defence
18.6 Kumble to Campbell, FOUR, flat and quick, outside the leg, plays
the sweep shot, gets enough bat on it, played very fine indeed,
four runs!
End of over 19 (8 runs) Zimbabwe 46/1
A Kumble 4-2-13-0
SV Carlisle 15* (59b 2x4) ADR Campbell 21* (36b 4x4)
19.1 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, harmless delivery, well outside the
off, too short too, Carlisle more in a charitable mood, leaves it
alone
19.2 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, bangs the ball short, looking to get
some life out of this, through to the keeper
19.3 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, just outside the off, tries to play a
big cover drive, mistimes completely
19.4 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, gets the ball to swing away from the
bat, playing with a very high backlift, driven firmly to Zaheer
Khan at deep mid-off
19.5 Bangar to Carlisle, FOUR, Yorker! loud shout for lbw, Venkat
signals four runs, that ball swung in late, hit on the toe first,
then the bat, down to third-man for four, Carlisle very lucky
indeed, that was more than being close!
19.6 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence. End of a very good over
End of over 20 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 50/1
SB Bangar 5-1-11-0
ADR Campbell 21* (36b 4x4) SV Carlisle 19* (65b 3x4)
20.1 Kumble to Campbell, no run, defended
20.2 Kumble to Campbell, three runs, over pitched, worked away neatly
through covers, takes three runs for that
20.3 Kumble to Carlisle, one run, swept around the corner for a single
20.4 Kumble to Campbell, no run, flat and quick outside the off, forward
in defence
20.5 Kumble to Campbell, one run, played behind point for a single
20.6 Kumble to Carlisle, one run, drifting in to the batsman, Kumble
strugglign to find his rhythm, played past a diving short leg for
an easy single
End of over 21 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 56/1
A Kumble 5-2-19-0
SV Carlisle 21* (67b 3x4) ADR Campbell 25* (40b 4x4)
Bangar to continue, he should have got a wicket in the last over
21.1 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, on a good length, squares up the
batsman, Bangar getting the ball to swing a little here, defended
21.2 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, just outside the off, late swing again,
gets right behind the line, defends
21.3 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, bangs the ball short, just to keep the
batsman guessing, Dasgupta does not take it cleanly
21.4 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, goes for the yorker, misses the line,
down the leg, Dasgupta does well to take it
21.5 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, just outside the off, played to
backward point
21.6 Bangar to Carlisle, no run, down the leg, through to the keeper
End of over 22 (maiden) Zimbabwe 56/1
SB Bangar 6-2-11-0
ADR Campbell 25* (40b 4x4) SV Carlisle 21* (73b 3x4)
Turbanator time in Nagpur, Harbhajan Singh to bowl
Bowling around the wicket to the left-hander
22.1 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, well flighted, drifting down
the leg, takes the ball on the pad
22.2 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, one run, on leg and middle, easily
worked around the corner
22.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, bowling over the wicket to the
right-hander, outside the off, left alone
22.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, well tossed up, outside the
off, defended
22.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, short and wide outside the
off, cut straight to point
22.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, squeezes the ball down to
backward point
End of over 23 (1 run) Zimbabwe 57/1
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-1-0
ADR Campbell 26* (42b 4x4) SV Carlisle 21* (77b 3x4)
23.1 Bangar to Campbell, no run, bouncer! sways away from it. impressive
stuff from Bangar, seems to be a thinking bowler
Goes to bowl around the wicket now
23.2 Bangar to Campbell, no run, left alone to the keeper
23.3 Bangar to Campbell, no run, well up to the batsman, well wide
outside the off, mistimes the shot
23.4 Bangar to Campbell, no run, outside the off, some late swing for
Bangar, left alone
23.5 Bangar to Campbell, no run, fires it in outside the off, left alone
23.6 Bangar to Campbell, no run, bowling over the wicket now, angling
away from Campbell, left alone
End of over 24 (maiden) Zimbabwe 57/1
SB Bangar 7-3-11-0
SV Carlisle 21* (77b 3x4) ADR Campbell 26* (48b 4x4)
It is hot and humid here in Nagpur
24.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, played to covers
24.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, what a ball! fizz in it, the
top spinner outside the off, that is the Harby special!
24.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, and again, the top spinner,
beaten completely, Carlisle has no clue at all
24.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, well tossed up, forward in
defence
24.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, beaten outside the off again,
playing for the off spin, ball goes straight hrough to the keeper
24.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, forward in defence
End of over 25 (maiden) Zimbabwe 57/1
Harbhajan Singh 2-1-1-0
ADR Campbell 26* (48b 4x4) SV Carlisle 21* (83b 3x4)
Change in bowling, Srinath brought back in to the attack
25.1 Srinath to Campbell, no run, well outside the off, played
defensively towards covers
25.2 Srinath to Campbell, no run, outside the off, goes on the second
bounce to the keeper
25.3 Srinath to Campbell, no run, angling away from the batsman, not
making the batsman play at it, through to Dasgupta
25.4 Srinath to Campbell, one run, bowling around the wicket, angling in
to the batsman, played wide of mid-on
25.5 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, bowling over the wicket to the right-
handed Carlisle, outside the off, left alone
25.6 Srinath to Carlisle, one run, pushes the ball to mid-on, takes a
quick single. Carlisle will have to face Harbhajan Singh, probably
the last over before luncheon break
End of over 26 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 59/1
J Srinath 7-3-16-0
SV Carlisle 22* (85b 3x4) ADR Campbell 27* (52b 4x4)
26.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, well wide outside the off,
through to the keeper
26.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, wide outside the off, left
alone. Carlisle should watch out for the genuine off break now
26.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, watches it carefull and
defends
26.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, drifting in to the batsman,
forward in defence
26.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, quicker delivery, forward in
defence
probably the last ball before the break
26.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, well tossed up, goes forward
to play at it, thick edge and does not carry to Ganguly at gully
End of over 27 (maiden) Zimbabwe 59/1
Harbhajan Singh 3-2-1-0
ADR Campbell 27* (52b 4x4) SV Carlisle 22* (91b 3x4)
We will have one more over as the clock ticks over
27.1 Srinath to Campbell, no run, bowling around the wicket to Campbell,
late swing away, playing far away from the body, mistimes
27.2 Srinath to Campbell, no run, fires it in outside the off, left
alone, runs straight down the pitch, like a school boy, Srinath
apologises for his mistake
27.3 Srinath to Campbell, one run, opens the face of the bat and runs
the ball towards the off side
27.4 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, outside the off, goes back and punches
the ball towards backward point
27.5 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, Srinath trots in and bowls wide
outside the off, left alone
Last ball before lunch coming up
27.6 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, angling in , shuffles across, defends.
That is lunch on day-1
End of over 28 (1 run) Zimbabwe 60/1
J Srinath 8-3-17-0
ADR Campbell 28* (55b 4x4) SV Carlisle 22* (94b 3x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 1
There has been not much happening here in Nagpur in the first
session.
The pitch provides the sad story. Hardly any bounce and we are
talking about the first session of the Test match.
Trevor Gripper has only himself to blame about his dismissal,
edging one to the keeper.
Bangar bowled well, and should have had Carlisle lbw.
Harbhajan Singh has got the ball to spin a bit, mostly the top
spin.
Kumble did not look like taking a wicket
We will be back with you in just about 30 mins, at 1210 IST, 0640
Hrs GMT
Welcome back!
Good Afternoon.
It is quite a warm and humid afternoon here in Nagpur
Alister Campbell (28) and Stuart Carlisle (22) are the two batsmen
in the middle
The players are slowly making their way to the middle after a good
lunch break. There must have been some rice and curry!
Anil Kumble will start the proceedings, Campbell on strike
oops! Harbhajan Singh is the bowler. Probably Kumble will be
brought on from the other end
28.1 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, through to the keeper outside
the off
28.2 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, beaten outside the off, by
turn and bounce
28.3 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, drifting in to the batsman,
defended
28.4 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, one run, tries to sweep, does not get
it far away from the infield, gets a quick single
28.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, well tossed up, played in
defence
28.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, two runs, well flighted, outside the
off, driven neatly through covers, takes a couple of runs as
Zaheer Khan fields at the cover fence
End of over 29 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 63/1
Harbhajan Singh 4-2-4-0
ADR Campbell 29* (59b 4x4) SV Carlisle 24* (96b 3x4)
Srinah to continue
29.1 Srinath to Campbell, no run, short, outside the off, cut away,
cracking shot, well fielded at backward point
29.2 Srinath to Campbell, no run, well up to the batsman, outside the
off, Campbell's feet going nowhere, mistimes the off drive
29.3 Srinath to Campbell, FOUR, that is four! punched straight through a
diving fielder at mid-off, sweetly timed shot
29.4 Srinath to Campbell, no run, on leg and middle, tries to work it
away, inside edge on to the pads
29.5 Srinath to Campbell, no run, bowled from the edge of the crease,
pitched on leg and middle, sliding away, not offers a shot, hit on
the pad, loud shout, not out
29.6 Srinath to Campbell, no run, wide outside the off, angling away,
left alone
End of over 30 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 67/1
J Srinath 9-3-21-0
SV Carlisle 24* (96b 3x4) ADR Campbell 33* (65b 5x4)
30.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, well flighted delivery, slow
turn, rapped on the pad
30.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, forward in defence
30.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, well tossed up, forward in
defence
30.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, FOUR, tossed up, takes a few steps
down the track and smacks the ball high over long on, one bounce
and over the ropes for four! lovely shot
30.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, forward in defence
30.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, one run, opens the face of the bat,
runs the ball towards backward point
End of over 31 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 72/1
Harbhajan Singh 5-2-9-0
SV Carlisle 29* (102b 4x4) ADR Campbell 33* (65b 5x4)
31.1 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, surprise! ball swings away, plays and
misses
31.2 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, just outside the off, forward in
defence
31.3 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, well up to the batsman, outside the
off, thick inside edge is what he gets on that, ball rolls on
towards mid-on
31.4 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, talking of uneven bounce, this is it,
for the best part of the morning, the ball has kept low, this opne
bounces and speeds through to the keeper, outside the off
31.5 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, just outside the off, goes forward in
defence
31.6 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, slower ball, completely gets it wrong,
low full toss down the leg, even ends up fooling the batsman
End of over 32 (maiden) Zimbabwe 72/1
J Srinath 10-4-21-0
ADR Campbell 33* (65b 5x4) SV Carlisle 29* (108b 4x4)
32.1 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, in all kinds fo trouble,
pushes forward, Harbhajan Singh bowling around the wicket to the
left-hander, ball hits him on the arm
32.2 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, FOUR, angling in to the batsman, plays
the sweep shot, times it to perfection, four runs!
32.3 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, well tossed up, forward in
defence
32.4 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, well flighted outside the off,
plays a loose shot, beaten
32.5 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, off the pads, pops up on the
on side, no damage done
32.6 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, drifting in to the batsman,
goes well forward, bat and pad close together in defence
End of over 33 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 76/1
Harbhajan Singh 6-2-13-0
SV Carlisle 29* (108b 4x4) ADR Campbell 37* (71b 6x4)
33.1 Srinath to Carlisle, FOUR, just short of a length, given the width
outside the off, goes back and punches the ball through covers,
four!
33.2 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, well up to the batsman, outside the
off, Carlisle equal to the task, goes forward and defends the ball
back down the track
33.3 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, firing it in just outside the off,
shuffles across, punches the ball towards the off side
33.4 Srinath to Carlisle, two runs, over pitched, driven straight to
mid-off, sloppy fielding by the skipper, allows the ball to go
through him, Ganguly goes trotting after it, looks back at the
batsmen, as if to stare at them to deny the second run, they take
it anyways
33.5 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, angling in to the batsman, forward in
defence
33.6 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, on leg and middle, defended towards
the on side
End of over 34 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 82/1
J Srinath 11-4-27-0
ADR Campbell 37* (71b 6x4) SV Carlisle 35* (114b 5x4)
34.1 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, one run, drifting in to the batsman,
swept around the corner
34.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, quicker delivery, forward in
defence
34.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, two runs, tossed up, goes for the
biggie, sends the ball high in the air towards mid-on, it is in
the air for a long time, goodness me, Kumble is the fielder,
almost caught snoozing, ball lands safely, batsmen runs through to
complete two
34.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, well tossed up, forward in
defence
34.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, well tossed up, forward in
defence
34.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, well tossed up, forward in
defence
End of over 35 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 85/1
Harbhajan Singh 7-2-16-0
ADR Campbell 38* (72b 6x4) SV Carlisle 37* (119b 5x4)
Zaheer Khan brought in to the attack, replacing srinath,.
35.1 Khan to Campbell, no run, bowling left-arm over the wicket to
Campbell, just outside the off, defended
35.2 Khan to Campbell, three runs, sliding in to the batsman, flicked
through mid-wicket, Das has a lot of work to do, three runs
35.3 Khan to Carlisle, legbye: one run, off the pads down to fine leg
35.4 Khan to Campbell, no run, outside the off, left alone to the keeper
35.5 Khan to Campbell, FOUR, over pitched, outside the off, cracking
cover drive, right out of the middle of the bat, through covers
for four
35.6 Khan to Campbell, no run, outside the off, left alone to the keeper
End of over 36 (8 runs) Zimbabwe 93/1
Z Khan 6-2-15-1 (1nb)
SV Carlisle 37* (120b 5x4) ADR Campbell 45* (77b 7x4)
36.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, well flighted delivery,
forward in defence
36.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, plays the ball firmly, hits
Das at forward short leg
36.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, forward in defence
36.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, outside the off, opens the
face of the bat, runs it down to backward point
36.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, SIX, what a shot! clean hit, good
swing of the arms, ball goes high in the air, also has the
distance, goes a long long way towards long for a massive six!
36.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, well tossed up, outside the
off, forward in defence
End of over 37 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 99/1
Harbhajan Singh 8-2-22-0
ADR Campbell 45* (77b 7x4) SV Carlisle 43* (126b 5x4 1x6)
37.1 Khan to Campbell, no run, bowling left-arm over the wicket, outside
the off, Campbell has a good look at it, leaves it alone
37.2 Khan to Campbell, no run, quick bouncer, takes evasive action
37.3 Khan to Campbell, no run, shuffles across to play at it, inside
edge on to the pads
37.4 Khan to Campbell, one run, tucked around the corner, brings up the
Zimbabwe 100 on the board
37.5 Khan to Carlisle, legbye: one run, off the pads, down to fine leg
37.6 Khan to Campbell, FOUR, outside the off, cracking square drive,
sends the ball screaming to backward point fence for four, that is
his fifty!
End of over 38 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 105/1
Z Khan 7-2-20-1 (1nb)
SV Carlisle 43* (127b 5x4 1x6) ADR Campbell 50* (82b 8x4)
38.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, well outside the off, left
alone
38.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, outside the off, opens the
face of the bat, runs it down to point
38.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, outside the off, goes for the
heave, hit on the pad, loud shout, not out
38.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, forward in defence
38.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, well flighted delivery, on
middle and off, defended
38.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, spinning in, keeps low,
defended
End of over 39 (maiden) Zimbabwe 105/1
Harbhajan Singh 9-3-22-0
ADR Campbell 50* (82b 8x4) SV Carlisle 43* (133b 5x4 1x6)
39.1 Khan to Campbell, no run, through to the keeper
39.2 Khan to Campbell, no run, outside the off, angling in to the
batsman, defended
39.3 Khan to Campbell, no run
39.4 Khan to Campbell, no run, ouch! goes for the pull, gets a nasty
blow on the box, Campbell in some pain here
39.5 Khan to Campbell, legbye: one run, hit on the pad, ball going down
the leg, they steal a quick run
39.6 Khan to Carlisle, no run, angling away from the batsman, has a good
look at it, leaves it alone
End of over 40 (1 run, maiden) Zimbabwe 106/1
Z Khan 8-3-20-1 (1nb)
ADR Campbell 50* (87b 8x4) SV Carlisle 43* (134b 5x4 1x6)
40.1 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, drifting in to thebatsman, off
the pads to leg slip
40.2 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, through to the keeper,
Campbell nods to acknowledge that it was a good ball
40.3 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, bye: FOUR, faster delivery, misses
everything, Dasgupta caught snoozing, four byes!
40.4 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, stretches forward in defence
40.5 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, well outside the off, left
alone
40.6 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, defended
End of over 41 (4 runs, maiden) Zimbabwe 110/1
Harbhajan Singh 10-4-22-0
SV Carlisle 43* (134b 5x4 1x6) ADR Campbell 50* (93b 8x4)
41.1 Khan to Carlisle, no run, bowling from closer to the stumps,
angling away, left alone. Zaheer Khan going too close to the
danger area in on his follow through
41.2 Khan to Carlisle, no run, defended back down the track
41.3 Khan to Carlisle, no run, outside the off, flowing off drive, finds
the fielder at mid-off
41.4 Khan to Carlisle, one run, pinches a single after defending the
ball to the off side
41.5 Khan to Campbell, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended. The
score is all ones 111/1
Umpire David Shephard hops around, the old English superstition!
41.6 Khan to Campbell, one run, takes a single and that is the hundred
partnership
End of over 42 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 112/1
Z Khan 9-3-22-1 (1nb)
ADR Campbell 51* (95b 8x4) SV Carlisle 44* (138b 5x4 1x6)
Anil Kumble brought into the attack
42.1 Kumble to Campbell, FOUR, bowling around the wicket, wide half
volley, thank you very much says Campbell, punishes it through
covers, sweet timing too, four runs!
42.2 Kumble to Campbell, two runs, worked through mid-wicket, takes a
couple of runs
42.3 Kumble to Campbell, OUT: gives the width again outside the off,
ball is there to be punished, Campbell cracks it towards covers,
does not keep the ball down, Laxman snaps the catch at short
covers, a sad end to a good knock
Zimbabwe 118/2, Partnership of 106
ADR Campbell c Laxman b Kumble 57 (98b 9x4 0x6)
SV Carlisle 44* (138b 5x4 1x6) A Kumble 5.3-2-25-1
Match State: Drinks
it is that man Andy Flower!
42.4 Kumble to A Flower, one run, flick of the wrists, sends the ball
down to long leg, takes a single
42.5 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, punches the ball to mid-off
42.6 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, goes bat and pad close together in
defence
End of over 43 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 119/2
A Kumble 6-2-26-1
A Flower 1* (1b) SV Carlisle 44* (140b 5x4 1x6)
43.1 Khan to A Flower, legbye: one run, late swing down th eleg, clips
the boots on its way down to fine leg
43.2 Khan to Carlisle, legbye: one run, tries to whip it through the on
side, clips the pads, goes to Dasgupta, gloves it away like a
goalkeeper. Dasgupta has been quite disappointing yet again
43.3 Khan to A Flower, no run, Zaheer Khan all pumped up bowling to the
best batsman in the opposition, digs it short, hit on the body
43.4 Khan to A Flower, no run, on target, forward in defence
43.5 Khan to A Flower, no run, well outside the off, left alone
43.6 Khan to A Flower, one run, goes right up on his toes, plays it
around the corner
End of over 44 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 122/2
Z Khan 10-3-23-1 (1nb)
A Flower 2* (6b) SV Carlisle 44* (141b 5x4 1x6)
44.1 Kumble to A Flower, no run, forward in defence
44.2 Kumble to A Flower, no run, forward in defence
44.3 Kumble to A Flower, one run, tucked around the corner for a single
44.4 Kumble to Carlisle, one run, on the pads, worked around the corner
44.5 Kumble to A Flower, no run, fires the ball in to the batsman, picks
that one early, defends
44.6 Kumble to A Flower, no run, well tossed up for a change, well up to
the pitch of the ball, strokes it neatly to mid-off
End of over 45 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 124/2
A Kumble 7-2-28-1
SV Carlisle 45* (142b 5x4 1x6) A Flower 3* (11b)
45.1 Khan to Carlisle, no run, pitched up to the batsman, some reverse
swing too, played to mid-off
45.2 Khan to Carlisle, no run, good line and length, angling away, left
alone
45.3 Khan to Carlisle, no run, played straight back down the track,
Ganguly dives full length, on to th epitch, gets a hand on it.
Ganguly stationed at short mid-off
45.4 Khan to Carlisle, no run, beaten outside the off
45.5 Khan to Carlisle, one run, pitched well up to the batsman, outside
the off, played to Harbhajan Singh in the covers, steals the
single
45.6 Khan to A Flower, OUT: The big Yorker! swinging in and knocks back
the leg stump! excellent delivery to get rid of an excellent
batsman.
Zimbabwe 125/3, Partnership of 7
A Flower b Khan 3 (12b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 46 (1 run) Zimbabwe 125/3
Z Khan 11-3-24-2 (1nb)
SV Carlisle 46* (147b 5x4 1x6)
Gavin Rennie is the new batsman
46.1 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, forward in defence
46.2 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, defended
46.3 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, tossed up, drives it back to the bowler
46.4 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, absolute nonsense shot from the
skipper, plays a wild heave and gets beaten. It is time for
Carlisle to put his head down and rebuild the innings after the
fall of Andy Flower.
46.5 Kumble to Carlisle, FOUR, goes for the cut to a short delivery,
gets enough bat on it, ball races down to third-man fence for
four. That is his fifty!
46.6 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, short and wide outside the off,
carlisle looking to cut, beaten
End of over 47 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 129/3
A Kumble 8-2-32-1
GJ Rennie 0* (0b) SV Carlisle 50* (153b 6x4 1x6)
47.1 Khan to Rennie, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended
47.2 Khan to Rennie, one run, shortish delivery, rising, on his toes,
tucks it to the on side, takes a quick single and is off the mark
47.3 Khan to Carlisle, legbye: one run, going for the yorker, a full
toss, off the pads...
47.4 Khan to Rennie, legbye: one run, another leg bye, Zaheer Looking
for the yorker, low full toss again, hit on the pad
47.5 Khan to Carlisle, two runs, worked away through mid-wicket, looking
for two, Srinath is the fielder, they make it easily
47.6 Khan to Carlisle, no run, too wide outside the off, angling away
too, almost a wide!
End of over 48 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 134/3
Z Khan 12-3-27-2 (1nb)
GJ Rennie 1* (3b) SV Carlisle 52* (156b 6x4 1x6)
48.1 Kumble to Rennie, no run
48.2 Kumble to Rennie, no run, back of a length and outside the off,
left alone
48.3 Kumble to Rennie, two runs, full and on the pads, flicked away to
midwicket
48.4 Kumble to Rennie, no run, on the off, no room for the bat, defended
carefully down the wicket
48.5 Kumble to Rennie, no run, quick, flat and on the off, defended once
more
48.6 Kumble to Rennie, no run
End of over 49 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 136/3
A Kumble 9-2-34-1
SV Carlisle 52* (156b 6x4 1x6) GJ Rennie 3* (9b)
Zaheer Khan makes way for Srinath
49.1 Srinath to Carlisle, one run, on the pads, flicked around the
corner
49.2 Srinath to Rennie, FOUR, off the thigh pads, just past a diving
dasgupta, umpire Venkatraghavan not having the best of his days,
gives the runs to the batsman
49.3 Srinath to Rennie, no run
49.4 Srinath to Rennie, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper
49.5 Srinath to Rennie, no run, wide outside the off, Rennie has nothing
to do with it
49.6 Srinath to Rennie, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper
End of over 50 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 141/3
J Srinath 12-4-32-0
SV Carlisle 53* (157b 6x4 1x6) GJ Rennie 7* (14b 1x4)
50.1 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, drifting in to the batsman, forward in
defence
50.2 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, outside the off, goes for the cut,
chops the ball hard on to the ground
50.3 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, drifting in to the batsman, forward in
defence
50.4 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, flat and quick, defended back down the
track
50.5 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, quick and flat outside the off,
defended
50.6 Kumble to Carlisle, FOUR, outside the off, driven through covers,
not more than two in that, goodness me! Ganguly escorts the ball
to the cover boundary. It just can't get any worse than this, very
poor fielding indeed
End of over 51 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 145/3
A Kumble 10-2-38-1
GJ Rennie 7* (14b 1x4) SV Carlisle 57* (163b 7x4 1x6)
51.1 Srinath to Rennie, no run, angling in from outside the leg,
defended
51.2 Srinath to Rennie, no run
51.3 Srinath to Rennie, one run, pushed firmly to deep mid-on, easy
single
51.4 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, cutting back in sharply, gets right
behind and defends
51.5 Srinath to Carlisle, FOUR, on the pads, superbly timed flick, four
runs to the square leg fence, that one raced to the fence!
51.6 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper.
End of over 52 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 150/3
J Srinath 13-4-37-0
GJ Rennie 8* (17b 1x4) SV Carlisle 61* (166b 8x4 1x6)
52.1 Kumble to Rennie, no run, forward in defence
52.2 Kumble to Rennie, no run
52.3 Kumble to Rennie, one run, swept down to Bangar at fine leg
52.4 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, fast and flat, played to forward short
leg
52.5 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, slower delivery, forward in defence
52.6 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, skidding in to the batsman, played to
mid-on
End of over 53 (1 run) Zimbabwe 151/3
A Kumble 11-2-39-1
GJ Rennie 9* (20b 1x4) SV Carlisle 61* (169b 8x4 1x6)
53.1 Srinath to Rennie, no run, through to the keeper
Rennie looking to play at it
53.2 Srinath to Rennie, no run, just outside the off, pushed firmly to
mid-off
53.3 Srinath to Rennie, no run, quicker delivery, right on target,
defended
53.4 Srinath to Rennie, OUT: short delivery! kicking up sharply, Rennie
takes his eyes away from the ball, caught in a tagle, ball kisses
the gloves, goes in the air towards third slip, substitute fielder
Sehwag goes back and takes the catch.
Zimbabwe 151/4, Partnership of 26
GJ Rennie c sub (V Sehwag) b Srinath 9 (24b 1x4 0x6)
SV Carlisle 61* (169b 8x4 1x6) J Srinath 13.4-4-37-1
New batsman is Grant Flower.
53.5 Srinath to GW Flower, no run
53.6 Srinath to GW Flower, no run
End of over 54 (maiden) Zimbabwe 151/4
J Srinath 14-5-37-1
SV Carlisle 61* (169b 8x4 1x6) GW Flower 0* (2b)
54.1 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, drifting in to the batsman, driven
firmly to mid-on
54.2 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, drifting in again, forward in defence
54.3 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, well tosed up, on middle and off,
played back down the track
54.4 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, stretches forward in defence. Carlisle
trying to hold the innings together
54.5 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, slower delivery, goes well forward and
defends
54.6 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, defended again
End of over 55 (maiden) Zimbabwe 151/4
A Kumble 12-3-39-1
GW Flower 0* (2b) SV Carlisle 61* (175b 8x4 1x6)
55.1 Srinath to GW Flower, FOUR, angling in to the batsman, whipped
through mid-wicket for four, good timing in that shot!
55.2 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, lets the ball go through to the
keeper, too close to the off stump for comfort
55.3 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, showing good judgment here, leaves it
outside the off
55.4 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, angling in to the batsman, back and
across, defends
55.5 Srinath to GW Flower, FOUR, slower ball! slow full toss outside the
leg, worked aound the corner, very fine, four!
55.6 Srinath to GW Flower, no run, wide outside the off, lets it through
to the keeper
End of over 56 (8 runs) Zimbabwe 159/4
J Srinath 15-5-45-1
SV Carlisle 61* (175b 8x4 1x6) GW Flower 8* (8b 2x4)
Harbhajan Singh to bowl the last over before Tea
56.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, finds the outside edge, falls
just short of Dravid at first slip
56.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, goes forward in defence
56.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, two runs, paddled around the corner
56.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, FOUR, might heave at it, high in the
air, couple of bounces and over the rops at mid-wicket for four.
56.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, quicker delivery, spinning in,
defended
56.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, top spinner, outside the off,
left alone, Dasgupta does not take it neatly, Dravid has to tidy
things up. That is Tea here at nagpur on day-1
End of over 57 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 165/4
Harbhajan Singh 11-4-28-0
GW Flower 8* (8b 2x4) SV Carlisle 67* (181b 9x4 1x6)
Match State: Tea - Day 1
105 runs off 29 overs, losing three wickets in the session.
Campbell was first to go in the post lunch session, smacking a wide
half volley from Kumble to Laxman at short covers. He made 57 and
added 106 runs for the second wicket
Andy Flower was the danger man for India. He had made only 3 and
Zaheer Khan sent him back to the pavilion by knocking back his leg
stump with a superb yorker
Gavin Rennie was caught by Sehwag at slips off the bowling of
Srinath. The left-hander failing to keep a snorter down.
skipper Carlisle has played a good hand. Even though there has been
lapses in concentration, the most important things is that the
skipper is still there in the middle.
We will take a short break now. Be right back in a short while.
Kumble will start proceedings after Tea
57.1 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, on target to start with, comes forward
and defends it down cautiousluy
57.2 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, yorker length ball, on leg stump,
moves a bit and defends it to the off side
57.3 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, well flighted, on target again,
stretches forward and defends it back to the bowler
57.4 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, well flighted yorker again, derfends
it back to the bowler
57.5 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, steps out to the flatter ball and
pushes it to mid off
57.6 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, stretches well forward and defends it
down with bat and pad close together
End of over 58 (maiden) Zimbabwe 165/4
A Kumble 13-4-39-1
SV Carlisle 67* (181b 9x4 1x6) GW Flower 8* (14b 2x4)
58.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, outside off stump,left alone
58.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, gets it on off stump line this
time, defends forward
58.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, stretches forward and across
and pushes it defensively to the off side
58.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, ordinary ball, on off stump,
gets his front foot forward and defends back to the bowler
58.5 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, outside off stump, turns in,
but wide enough to leave it alone to the keeper
58.6 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, stretches forward and defends
to the off side for 2 successive maiden overs
End of over 59 (maiden) Zimbabwe 165/4
Harbhajan Singh 12-5-28-0
GW Flower 8* (14b 2x4) SV Carlisle 67* (187b 9x4 1x6)
59.1 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, leans well forward and defends it down
59.2 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, on target, goes back and across and
defends it to forward short leg
59.3 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, on off stump, gets his front foot and
waits for the ball and defends it late
59.4 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, good yorker, digs it out and pushes it
to Kumble straight back
59.5 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, pushes it back to the bowler with a
straight bat
59.6 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, on his pads, pushes it to Tendulkar at
mid wicket, still no runs after Tea
End of over 60 (maiden) Zimbabwe 165/4
A Kumble 14-5-39-1
SV Carlisle 67* (187b 9x4 1x6) GW Flower 8* (20b 2x4)
60.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, outside off, comes forward and
defends it down easily
60.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, slowish ball, outside off,
defends off the front foot
60.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, two runs, gets his front foot forward
and across and sweeps it down well to fine leg and gets two before
Srinath fields and returns the ball to Dasgupta
60.4 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, one run, leans forward and pushes it
to extra cover for the single
60.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, turns in a long way pitching
outside the off stump, huge appeal as the ball brushes the arm
guard on its way to the keeper
60.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, leans forward and defends
easily
End of over 61 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 168/4
Harbhajan Singh 13-5-31-0
SV Carlisle 70* (191b 9x4 1x6) GW Flower 8* (22b 2x4)
61.1 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, on off stump, gets his front foot
forward and defends it down
61.2 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, bad line on leg stump, gets it on the
pads and the ball rolls to forward short leg
61.3 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, quicker ball, just outside off, goes
back and defends it to the off side
61.4 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, on off stump, good length ball, leans
well forward and defends back to the bowler
61.5 Kumble to Carlisle, FOUR, on target, gets his front foot forward
and paddles it very fine and the ball races to the fine leg fence
61.6 Kumble to Carlisle, one run, pitches it up, pushes it to extra
cover, Zaheer fumbles and allows Carlisle to get back to strike
End of over 62 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 173/4
A Kumble 15-5-44-1
SV Carlisle 75* (197b 10x4 1x6) GW Flower 8* (22b 2x4)
62.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, outside off stump, shoulders
arms with front foot well forward
62.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, one run, outside the off stump, goes
for the paddle sweep, Das at forward short leg almost caught it,
brilliant effort, could not latch on to it
62.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, outside off, thrusts his pads
and lets it to the keeper
62.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run
62.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, flicks it off his toes, Das
gets hit and fortunately for India runs are saved
62.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, deliberately pads it well
outside off stump
End of over 63 (1 run) Zimbabwe 174/4
Harbhajan Singh 14-5-32-0
SV Carlisle 76* (199b 10x4 1x6) GW Flower 8* (26b 2x4)
63.1 Kumble to Carlisle, no run, on off stump, leans forward and defends
it down
63.2 Kumble to Carlisle, one run, turns it off his pads to long leg for
the single
63.3 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, drives it to mid on
63.4 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, on off stump, stetches forward and
defends it towards point
63.5 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, on target, gets his front foot forward
and defends it down
63.6 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, keeps bat and pad close together as he
gets a bit forward and defends it down
End of over 64 (1 run) Zimbabwe 175/4
A Kumble 16-5-45-1
SV Carlisle 77* (201b 10x4 1x6) GW Flower 8* (30b 2x4)
64.1 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, outside off, deliberately pads
it away
64.2 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, leans forward and drives it to
cover
64.3 Harbhajan Singh to Carlisle, no run, terrific turn there for
Harbhajan, gets forward to defend at it, gets an inside edge and
the ball rolls towards short fine leg, Das picks and throws it to
the bowler and Carlisle is OUT - courtesy Grant Flower!
Zimbabwe 175/5, Partnership of 24
SV Carlisle run out (Harbhajan Singh) 77 (204b 10x4 1x6)
64.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, defends well forward
64.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, one run, goes back and punches it to
backward point towards Tendulkar and gets the single
64.6 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, fuller ball, outside off, left
alone
End of over 65 (1 run) Zimbabwe 176/5
Harbhajan Singh 15-5-33-0
GW Flower 9* (32b 2x4) HH Streak 0* (1b)
65.1 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, on off stump, goes back and punches it
to point
65.2 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, good ball, right on target, gets
forward and defends it down with bat and pad together
65.3 Kumble to GW Flower, FOUR, comes down the track, looks very neat
and lofts it well over the bowler's head and the ball reaches the
long on ropes in a few bounces
65.4 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, on target, stretches well forward and
defends it down
65.5 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, comes down the track again, this time,
Kumble gets it outside leg stump, goes between Grant Flower's legs
and Dasgupta failsto collect it and Flower gets a life
65.6 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, on off stump, slowly pushes it towards
point and stays as he is
End of over 66 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 180/5
A Kumble 17-5-49-1
HH Streak 0* (1b) GW Flower 13* (38b 3x4)
66.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, outside off stump, turning in,
pads it, not a good ply to use against Harbhajan
66.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, outside off, stretches well
forward and across and defends it down with a dead bat
66.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, leans well forward and gets it
on the pads as he tries to defend
66.4 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, one run, on his pads, slowly taps it
behind square leg and jogs to get off the mark
66.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, pushes him to the back foot,
goes back and defends very carefully
66.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, keeps it outside off, thrusts
his pads at it and lets it to the keeper
End of over 67 (1 run) Zimbabwe 181/5
Harbhajan Singh 16-5-34-0
HH Streak 1* (5b) GW Flower 13* (40b 3x4)
67.1 Kumble to Streak, no run, pushed firmly to covers
67.2 Kumble to Streak, no run, shuffles across, looking to defend, gets
a bat on it
67.3 Kumble to Streak, no run, drifting in to the batsman, bat and pad
close together, defended
67.4 Kumble to Streak, no run, outside the off, rocks back and punches
the ball to covers
67.5 Kumble to Streak, no run, quick and flat, defended
67.6 Kumble to Streak, no run, sliding down the leg, through to the
keeper
End of over 68 (maiden) Zimbabwe 181/5
A Kumble 18-6-49-1
GW Flower 13* (40b 3x4) HH Streak 1* (11b)
68.1 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, just outside the off, zips
through to the keeper
68.2 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, tossed up, outside the off,
forward in defence
68.3 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, slightly slower through the
air, on middle and off, forward in defence
68.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, one run, well tossed up, pushed
firmly towards wide mid-on
68.5 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, well flighted, turning in,
plants his foot forward and defends
68.6 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, hit on the front pad, looking to
defend at it
End of over 69 (1 run) Zimbabwe 182/5
Harbhajan Singh 17-5-35-0
GW Flower 14* (44b 3x4) HH Streak 1* (13b)
69.1 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper
69.2 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, inside edge and then on to he pad,
goes just wide of a diving Das at short leg
69.3 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, back and across and defends
69.4 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, quicker through the air, forward in
defence
69.5 Kumble to GW Flower, OUT: quicker delivery, Grant Flower goes for
the sweep, ball balloons up on the on side, Dravid runs around
from first slip, takes the catch, loud appeal, up goes the finger!
Zimbabwe 182/6, Partnership of 7
GW Flower c Dravid b Kumble 14 (49b 3x4 0x6)
HH Streak 1* (13b) A Kumble 18.5-6-49-2
Grant Flower can count himself unlucky, that ball seems to have
gone off the fore-arm. Venkat has not had a good day at all.
Tatenda Taibu is the new batsman
69.6 Kumble to Taibu, no run, stretches forward, hit on the pad, loud
shout for lbw, not out!
End of over 70 (maiden) Zimbabwe 182/6
A Kumble 19-7-49-2
HH Streak 1* (13b) T Taibu 0* (1b)
70.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, forward in defence
70.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, forward in defence
70.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, well tossed up, forward in
defence
70.4 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run
70.5 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, one run, outside the leg, swept around
the corner for a single
70.6 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, pushed firmly to mid-wicket
End of over 71 (1 run) Zimbabwe 183/6
Harbhajan Singh 18-5-36-0
HH Streak 2* (18b) T Taibu 0* (2b)
71.1 Kumble to Streak, no run, slightly short, played to backward point
71.2 Kumble to Streak, no run, forward in defence
71.3 Kumble to Streak, no run, flat and quick, straight on target,
defended
71.4 Kumble to Streak, no run, flat and quick, missing leg by some
distance, Dasgupta appeals for lbw
71.5 Kumble to Streak, no run, slightly slower through the air,
stretches forward in defence
71.6 Kumble to Streak, no run, quick delivery, inside edge on to the
pads
End of over 72 (maiden) Zimbabwe 183/6
A Kumble 20-8-49-2
T Taibu 0* (2b) HH Streak 2* (24b)
72.1 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, bye: two runs, quick delivery down the
leg, Dasgupta watches the ball go down to deep fine leg
72.2 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, pads up to it, off the pads and
down to third-man, no chance of getting a run, intentional
padding!
72.3 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, defended
72.4 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, offers the pad in defence
72.5 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, this one goes the other way,
squares up, adjusts his shot, defends
72.6 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, well flighted on middle and off,
stretches forward, defends
End of over 73 (2 runs, maiden) Zimbabwe 185/6
Harbhajan Singh 19-6-36-0
HH Streak 2* (24b) T Taibu 0* (8b)
73.1 Kumble to Streak, no run
73.2 Kumble to Streak, no run
73.3 Kumble to Streak, no run, slower through the air, goes forward to
defend, hit on the body, no damage done
73.4 Kumble to Streak, no run, goes for the padle sweep, mistimes
completely
73.5 Kumble to Streak, no run, well tossed up, tries to play the inside-
out drive, mistimes again
73.6 Kumble to Streak, no run, slower delivery, short too, played to
covers
End of over 74 (maiden) Zimbabwe 185/6
A Kumble 21-9-49-2
T Taibu 0* (8b) HH Streak 2* (30b)
74.1 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, spinning in from wide outside the
off, played in defence
74.2 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, outside the off, quick footwork,
drives firmly to mid-off
74.3 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, well tossed up, stretches forward
in defence
74.4 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, bowling around the wicket, the
'faster' delivery that goes away from the bat, beats Taibu
completely
74.5 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, flighted, outside the off,
forward in defence
74.6 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, forward in defence
End of over 75 (maiden) Zimbabwe 185/6
Harbhajan Singh 20-7-36-0
HH Streak 2* (30b) T Taibu 0* (14b)
Match State: Drinks
75.1 Kumble to Streak, no run, drifting in to the batsman, forward in
defence
75.2 Kumble to Streak, no run, drifting in to the batsman, forward in
defence
75.3 Kumble to Streak, no run, hit straight on the front boot, loud
appeal for lbw, not out is the verdict
75.4 Kumble to Streak, no run, forward in defence
75.5 Kumble to Streak, no run, flat and quick, forward in defence
75.6 Kumble to Streak, no run, quick delivery, on target, forward in
defence
End of over 76 (maiden) Zimbabwe 185/6
A Kumble 22-10-49-2
T Taibu 0* (14b) HH Streak 2* (36b)
We have had five maiden overs in a row
Sanjay Bangar to bowl now. He did bowl a superb spell this morning.
76.1 Bangar to Taibu, one run, bouncer! hooked down to fine leg
76.2 Bangar to Streak, FOUR, wide outside the off, Streak stands put,
smashes it through covers for four
76.3 Bangar to Streak, FOUR, getting the ball to swing late, Streak
smashes the ball through covers for four
76.4 Bangar to Streak, no run, outside the off, left alone to the keeper
76.5 Bangar to Streak, no run, just outside the off, late swing, inside
edge as he looks to play it on the off side, no damage done
76.6 Bangar to Streak, no run, late outswing, played to covers
End of over 77 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 194/6
SB Bangar 8-3-20-0
T Taibu 1* (15b) HH Streak 10* (41b 2x4)
77.1 Kumble to Taibu, OUT: fast delivery, holds it line, Taibu going
back to play at it, beaten, off stump knocked back, Kumble
strikes again!
Zimbabwe 194/7, Partnership of 12
T Taibu b Kumble 1 (16b 0x4 0x6)
HH Streak 10* (41b 2x4) A Kumble 22.1-10-49-3
Travis Friend is the new batsman. We are at the Zimbabwe tail!
77.2 Kumble to Friend, no run, hurries the batsman to defend
77.3 Kumble to Friend, no run, goes back to defend, defends alright
77.4 Kumble to Friend, no run, flat and quick, played to mid-wicket
77.5 Kumble to Friend, no run, goes forward to defend, hit on the front
pad
77.6 Kumble to Friend, FOUR, slightly short, rocks back and punches it
through covers for four
End of over 78 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 198/7
A Kumble 23-10-53-3
HH Streak 10* (41b 2x4) TJ Friend 4* (5b 1x4)
78.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run
78.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run
78.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, big turn, outside the leg,
through to the keeper
78.4 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, well flighted delivery, forward
in defence
78.5 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, well flighted, outside the off,
stretches forward, opens the face of the bat at the last moment,
can't get a run
78.6 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, quicker, extra bounce too,
outside the off, Dasgupta takes it behind the stumps
End of over 79 (maiden) Zimbabwe 198/7
Harbhajan Singh 21-8-36-0
TJ Friend 4* (5b 1x4) HH Streak 10* (47b 2x4)
79.1 Kumble to Friend, no run, tossed up, on leg and middle, forward in
defence
79.2 Kumble to Friend, no run, stretches forward in defence
79.3 Kumble to Friend, FOUR, quick and flat, flicked away through square
leg, lovely shot, that is four!
79.4 Kumble to Friend, FOUR, outside th eoff, plays a neat little shot,
good use of the wrists, ball racing down to square third-man fence
for four!
79.5 Kumble to Friend, no run, on target, forward in defence
79.6 Kumble to Friend, two runs, flat and quick, inside edge down to
fine leg, takes an easy two, almost running into each other!
End of over 80 (10 runs) Zimbabwe 208/7
A Kumble 24-10-63-3
HH Streak 10* (47b 2x4) TJ Friend 14* (11b 3x4)
80.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, defended
80.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run
80.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, SIX, well tossed up, dances down the
track, smack! hit sthe ball high in the air, this is a masive hit,
goes all the way over the sightscreen for a massive six!
80.4 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, bowling around the wicket,
played to short third-man, Friend wants a suicidal run, sent back
by Streak
80.5 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, forward in defence
80.6 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run
End of over 81 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 214/7
Harbhajan Singh 22-8-42-0
TJ Friend 14* (11b 3x4) HH Streak 16* (53b 2x4 1x6)
81.1 Kumble to Friend, three runs, short and wide, hit through covers,
Ganguly chases, has to run all the way towards the fence to stop
the ball as it slows down. Clearly not the best of the fielders
81.2 Kumble to Streak, no run, forward in defence
81.3 Kumble to Streak, no run, slightly slower dleivery, played back to
the bowler
81.4 Kumble to Streak, no run, flat and quick, too much of variation
being tried out, hit on the pad
81.5 Kumble to Streak, no run, looks to play it around the corner, hit
on the pad
81.6 Kumble to Streak, one run, outside the leg, played around the
corner for an easy single
End of over 82 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 218/7
A Kumble 25-10-67-3
HH Streak 17* (58b 2x4 1x6) TJ Friend 17* (12b 3x4)
82.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, outside the off, left alone
82.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, just outside the off, forward in
defence
82.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, two runs, bowling around the wicket,
fires it in, Streak looking to play it on th eleg side, thick edge
and down to third-man
82.4 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, flat and quick, outside the off,
bowling around the wicket - angling it away, left alone
82.5 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, one run, on the pads, swept around the
corner for a single
82.6 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, well flighted, outside the off,
beaten as he pushes forward at it
End of over 83 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 221/7
Harbhajan Singh 23-8-45-0
HH Streak 20* (63b 2x4 1x6) TJ Friend 17* (13b 3x4)
Both the spinners are getting tired a bit. It is quite hot and
humid here. won't be a bad idea to give Tendulkar a bowl
83.1 Kumble to Streak, no run, goes for the sweep, misses
83.2 Kumble to Streak, no run, flat and quick, just outside the off,
forward in defence
83.3 Kumble to Streak, no run, fires it in to the batsman, defended
83.4 Kumble to Streak, FOUR, short and wide, begs to be hit, smashed
hard behind point for four
83.5 Kumble to Streak, no run, slower through the air, defends
83.6 Kumble to Streak, no run, short and wide outside the off, cut
straight to point
End of over 84 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 225/7
A Kumble 26-10-71-3
TJ Friend 17* (13b 3x4) HH Streak 24* (69b 3x4 1x6)
84.1 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, well tossed up, outside the off,
defended
84.2 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, well tossed up, outside the off,
defended
84.3 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, well tossed up, outside the off,
defended
84.4 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, well tossed up, outside the off,
defended towards covers
84.5 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, well tossed up, outside the off,
defended
84.6 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, two runs, spinning in sharply, whipped
through mid-wicket
End of over 85 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 227/7
Harbhajan Singh 24-8-47-0
HH Streak 24* (69b 3x4 1x6) TJ Friend 19* (19b 3x4)
new ball taken. It will be Zaheer Khan to bowl. Umpire
Venkatraghavan signals to the scorers
85.1 Khan to Streak, OUT: a very soft dismissal, first ball with the new
ball, half volley on th eleg, picked up early, straight to Das at
square leg, all over for Streak
Zimbabwe 227/8, Partnership of 33
HH Streak c Das b Khan 24 (70b 3x4 1x6)
TJ Friend 19* (19b 3x4) Z Khan 12.1-3-27-3 (1nb)
Ray Price is the new batsman. Will Zimbabwe bat out the day?
85.2 Khan to Price, (noball) no run, ouch! that hurts... Price gets a
beamer to start with, hit on the chest, Zaheer Khan is quick to
apologise, Venkat calls that a no ball. Price was hit on the full,
is getting treatment, magic spray indeed!
85.2 Khan to Price, one run, on the pads, worked around the corner
85.3 Khan to Friend, FOUR, digs that short, goes back and smack! cracked
through covers, the new ball races to the cover fence for four
85.4 Khan to Friend, FOUR, Bang! cracking extra cover drive, the best
shot of the day. Hit on the rise and sweetly timed too, Friend is
delighted!
85.5 Khan to Friend, FOUR, slow full toss outside the off, played square
of the wicket, past backward point, ball races down to square
third-man fence for four, deluge of runs!
85.6 Khan to Friend, no run, half volley on middle and leg, flicked
away, finds the fielder.
End of over 86 (14 runs) Zimbabwe 241/8
Z Khan 13-3-41-3 (2nb)
RW Price 1* (2b) TJ Friend 31* (23b 6x4)
Javagal Srinath to share the new ball
86.1 Srinath to Price, no run, angling in to the batsman, not at express
speed, bowling well within himself, played defensively back down
the track
86.2 Srinath to Price, no run, outside the off, has a good look at it,
left alone
86.3 Srinath to Price, one run, pushed to covers, Harbhajan Singh
misfields
86.4 Srinath to Friend, no run, slower ball, the first of the day that
has landed on a good length and line, inside edge and goes
perilously close to the stumps
86.5 Srinath to Friend, no run, stands tall and punches the ball to
covers
86.6 Srinath to Friend, no run, rocks back and cuts, finds the fielder
at backward point
End of over 87 (1 run) Zimbabwe 242/8
J Srinath 16-5-46-1
RW Price 2* (5b) TJ Friend 31* (26b 6x4)
87.1 Khan to Price, no run
87.2 Khan to Price, no run
87.3 Khan to Price, no run, good pace and bounce, hitting the seam,
tries to steer it down, beaten
87.4 Khan to Price, no run, outside the off, driven firmly to covers
87.5 Khan to Price, no run, bouncer! ducks under it
87.6 Khan to Price, FOUR, sheer timing on this, stands tall and drives
it through th eoff side, no protection, ball races to the fence
for four
End of over 88 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 246/8
Z Khan 14-3-45-3 (2nb)
TJ Friend 31* (26b 6x4) RW Price 6* (11b 1x4)
88.1 Srinath to Friend, one run, driven firmly to covers, takes a single
88.2 Srinath to Price, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended
88.3 Srinath to Price, no run, slower delivery, once again outside the
leg side, he has got it right just once today
88.4 Srinath to Price, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended back
down the track
88.5 Srinath to Price, no run, bouncer! ducks under it. Wasted delivery
88.6 Srinath to Price, no run, and once again the slower one attempted,
down the leg, lucky not to get punished!
End of over 89 (1 run) Zimbabwe 247/8
J Srinath 17-5-47-1
TJ Friend 32* (27b 6x4) RW Price 6* (16b 1x4)
Last over of the day coming up
It is going to be spin and Anil Kumble
89.1 Khan to Friend, no run, flat and quick, outside the off, left alone
89.2 Khan to Friend, no run, flat and quick outside the off, squeezes it
down
89.3 Khan to Friend, no run, flat and quick, hit on the pad
89.4 Khan to Friend, one run, driven down the ground to long off, takes
the single
89.5 Khan to Price, no run, full, flat and quick, forward in defence
89.6 Khan to Price, no run, flat, quick, drifting down, hit on the pad.
And that ladies and gentlemen is stumps on day-1
End of over 90 (1 run) Zimbabwe 248/8
Z Khan 15-3-46-3 (2nb)
TJ Friend 33* (31b 6x4) RW Price 6* (18b 1x4)
Zimbabwe finish at 248/8, Friend is on 33 Price on six.
In the post Tea session Zimbabwe lost their skipper, run out after
making 77 good runs
if Carlisle got the benefit of the umpire's decision in the
morning, when Venkatraghavan did not rule him out lbw; Grant
Flower was not that lucky
Venkatraghavan having a real bad day at work, gave him out, caught
off the forearm going for a sweep.
Flower made 14. Streak hit a massive six off Harbhajan Singh and
tried to rescue Zimbabwe innings.
Young Tatenda Taibu scratched around for a while to make that
solitary run befoe being cleaned up by Kumble.
The second new ball did the trick, Zaheer Khan picking up the
wicket of Streak (24), flicking a half volley to Das at square
leg.
Travis Friend played some rousing shots off Zaheer Khans's bowling
to add some colour to the proceedings.
Zimbabwe have thrown away a good opportunity to post a huge total,
after they had won the toss and elected to bat first
Among the India bowlers, Zaheer Khan was simply the best of the
lot.
Harbhajan singh was not too effective today. Ganguly should have
brought him on in the post lunch session.
Kumble kept on bowling, which effectivel delayed the introduction
of the young spinner.
Ganguly's fielding was once again very poor.
Deep Dasgupta had another miserable day behind the stumps, he
missed an easy stumping chance too.
India have clearly enjoyed their success on day-1
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0920 Hrs IST, 0350 Hrs GMT. Thank you.
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This is Day 2 - 1st Test - India v Zimbabwe
As you all know, Carlisle won the toss for Zimbabwe and they made
248 for 8 yesterday
The Indians would be hoping that they clean up the last 2 wickets
as early as possible today and start batting soon
But, letting the opposition tail enders get tall scores has been
one of the big worries of Indian Cricket
Already, Travis Friend has made 33* off just 31 deliveries
Zimbabweans would be hoping that he carries on with support from
Price and Watambwa and try to get more than 300, though much less
than the 450 which Carlisle wanted to put up
Carlisle got his best Test score yesterday when he top scored for
the innings yesterday getting 77
Campbell compiled a very good 57 giving good support to his skipper
with a 106 run 2nd wicket stand
Zaheer Khan bowled very well for India getting 3 wickets including
Andy Flower for just 3
Match State: Day 2
Kumble bagged three wivckets too
Unfortunately, Harbhajan who bowled very well was not rewarded at
all
Srinath will start proceedings for the day and Friend will face him
90.1 Srinath to Friend, no run, starts the day with a good ball that
came in of the seam, Friedn stays back and defends it down
90.2 Srinath to Friend, one run, leans forward and gives a bit of room
and drives it to extra cover for the first run of the day
90.3 Srinath to Price, no run, tries the slower ball, could not get it
on line, wayward down the leg side
90.4 Srinath to Price, no run, outside off stump, fuller in length,
Price goes back and shoulders arms
90.5 Srinath to Price, no run, just outside the off stump, kicks up off
the seam, hangs his bat out at it and is beaten
90.6 Srinath to Price, no run, gets the ball right on target, Price
equal to the task and defends it cautiously
End of over 91 (1 run) Zimbabwe 249/8
J Srinath 18-5-48-1
TJ Friend 34* (33b 6x4) RW Price 6* (22b 1x4)
91.1 Kumble to Friend, no run, comes forward and tries to defend and
misses the ball
91.2 Kumble to Friend, no run, this time, gets bat on ball as he leans
forward to defend
91.3 Kumble to Friend, no run, on target, bends down and defends it back
towards the bowler
91.4 Kumble to Friend, no run, on his pads, tries to flick it and misses
as he is rapped on the pads
91.5 Kumble to Friend, no run, drops it in short, goes back and pushes
it to mid off
91.6 Kumble to Friend, no run, leans forward and defends, not very
convincing this time, maiden for Kumble
End of over 92 (maiden) Zimbabwe 249/8
A Kumble 27-11-71-3 - Jaika End
RW Price 6* (22b 1x4) TJ Friend 34* (39b 6x4)
92.1 Srinath to Price, no run, on off stump, gets his front foot forward
and defends it to cover
92.2 Srinath to Price, no run, pitched up on off stump, turns the face
of the bat and defends it towards point
92.3 Srinath to Price, no run, slower ball, gets it on off side, but way
wide from the batter
92.4 Srinath to Price, no run, outside off stump, extra bounce there,
easily left alone off the back foot with bat held high over his
head
92.5 Srinath to Price, no run, drops it in short, bounces well, Price
moves away and lets it to Dasgupta quite easily
92.6 Srinath to Price, no run, outside off stump, skids through to the
keeper as Price shoulders arms
End of over 93 (maiden) Zimbabwe 249/8
J Srinath 19-6-48-1 - Corporation End
TJ Friend 34* (39b 6x4) RW Price 6* (28b 1x4)
93.1 Kumble to Friend, one run, flights it more, comes forward and
drives it to Zaheer at long off for the single
93.2 Kumble to Price, no run, quicker ball, on target, defends it down
awkwardly
93.3 Kumble to Price, no run, flighted ball, stretches forward and
deefends
93.4 Kumble to Price, no run, outside off stump, left alone
93.5 Kumble to Price, no run, leans forward and pushes defensively back
to the bowler
93.6 Kumble to Price, no run, leans forward and defends it to the off
side
End of over 94 (1 run) Zimbabwe 250/8
A Kumble 28-11-72-3 - Jaika End
TJ Friend 35* (40b 6x4) RW Price 6* (33b 1x4)
94.1 Srinath to Friend, no run, goes for the lavish drive, outside off
and misses
94.2 Srinath to Friend, two runs, on his pads, tucks it through mid
wicket and gets a comfortable couple
94.3 Srinath to Friend, no run, good short ball, Friend was surprised,
got hit on the helmet
94.4 Srinath to Friend, SIX, slower one, outside off, picks it well and
hoists it high over the bowler's head and the ball clears the
ropes for maximum, Frined looking impressive here
94.5 Srinath to Friend, FOUR, on his pads, taps it in front of square
leg with superb timing to the fence
94.6 Srinath to Friend, no run, comes up with a short ball, Friend bends
down and avoids it
End of over 95 (12 runs) Zimbabwe 262/8
J Srinath 20-6-60-1 - Corporation End
RW Price 6* (33b 1x4) TJ Friend 47* (46b 7x4 1x6)
95.1 Kumble to Price, no run, just outside off, deliberately pads it,
looked very close, loud shout in vain
95.2 Kumble to Price, no run, lobs of the pads to the off side
95.3 Kumble to Price, no run, flighted ball, on off stump, leans forward
and deefends back
95.4 Kumble to Price, no run, outside leg stump, gets his pads to it
95.5 Kumble to Price, no run, on target, stretches forward and defends
with bat and pad close together
95.6 Kumble to Price, no run, shprt ball, qucikish through the air, goes
back and defends it
End of over 96 (maiden) Zimbabwe 262/8
A Kumble 29-12-72-3 - Jaika End
TJ Friend 47* (46b 7x4 1x6) RW Price 6* (39b 1x4)
96.1 Srinath to Friend, one run, pushes it towards cover point and moves
to 48
96.2 Srinath to Price, no run, short of length ball, on target, goes
back and defends it back towards the bowler
96.3 Srinath to Price, no run, well directed short ball, Price just
moves away and lets the ball to the keeper
96.4 Srinath to Price, no run, in that corridor of uncertainity, leans
forward and plays at it, but misses to make contact
96.5 Srinath to Price, no run, outside off, leans forward and defends it
to point
96.6 Srinath to Price, no run, on off stump, leans forward and defends
it comfortably
End of over 97 (1 run) Zimbabwe 263/8
J Srinath 21-6-61-1 - Corporation End
TJ Friend 48* (47b 7x4 1x6) RW Price 6* (44b 1x4)
These 2 have put on 36* and its the 2nd best partnership of this
innings
97.1 Kumble to Friend, two runs, on his pads, tickles it fine off his
pads and gets a well run couple to reach his 2nd Test 50
97.2 Kumble to Friend, no run, pushes it back to the bowler
97.3 Kumble to Friend, no run, on off stump, leans forward and defends
cautiously
97.4 Kumble to Friend, no run, stretches forward and gets rapped on the
pads as his strike rate drops below 100
97.5 Kumble to Friend, no run, quicker ball, on off stump, stays as he
is and defends it to the off side
97.6 Kumble to Friend, no run, on his pads, pushes it to Tendulkar at
short mid wicket
End of over 98 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 265/8
A Kumble 30-12-74-3 - Jaika End
RW Price 6* (44b 1x4) TJ Friend 50* (53b 7x4 1x6)
98.1 Srinath to Price, no run, outside off, fuller ball, left alone
98.2 Srinath to Price, no run, gets rapped on the pads, loud shout,
clearly going down the leg side
98.3 Srinath to Price, no run, short ball, bounces down the leg side,
Price bends down and lets it to be gloved by the keeper
98.4 Srinath to Price, FOUR, outside off stump, leans forward and gets
the edge and the ball runs to the vacant third man fence, first
runs for Price this morning
98.5 Srinath to Price, no run, fuller ball, swings in, play and miss
outside off, Dasgupta fumbles to collect
98.6 Srinath to Price, no run, on target, compact defence from Price
End of over 99 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 269/8
J Srinath 22-6-65-1 - Corporation End
TJ Friend 50* (53b 7x4 1x6) RW Price 10* (50b 2x4)
99.1 Kumble to Friend, no run, leans forward and defends it to the off
side
99.2 Kumble to Friend, one run, drives it to long off for the single
99.3 Kumble to Price, no run, stretches well forward and defends it down
with bat and pad close to gether
99.4 Kumble to Price, no run, on target, defends it to the off side
99.5 Kumble to Price, no run, bat, pad and falls short of silly point
99.6 Kumble to Price, no run, flighted ball, fuller in length, left
alone, goes very close to the off stump
End of over 100 (1 run) Zimbabwe 270/8
A Kumble 31-12-75-3 - Jaika End
TJ Friend 51* (55b 7x4 1x6) RW Price 10* (54b 2x4)
10 overs without a wicket - usual story for Indians
bowling change now
Harbhajan Singh comes in
100.1 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, leans forward and defends it to
point
100.2 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, on off stump, gets forward and
defends it down towards the bowler
100.3 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, two runs, flighted ball, on off stump,
drives it along the ground to cover point and gets a couple
100.4 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, one run, goes back and pushes it to the
vacant on side for the easy jogged single
100.5 Harbhajan Singh to Price, FOUR, on off stump, leans forward and
guides it past gully and slip and gets the partnership to 50!
100.6 Harbhajan Singh to Price, no run, defends it to gully with front
foot well forward
End of over 101 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 277/8
Harbhajan Singh 25-8-54-0 - Corporation End
TJ Friend 54* (59b 7x4 1x6) RW Price 14* (56b 3x4)
Indian bowlers continuing to be ineffective to the tailenders
101.1 Kumble to Friend, no run, on leg stump, taps it to forward short
leg
101.2 Kumble to Friend, one run, gets the yorker well, Friend digs it out
well and gets the single to long on
101.3 Kumble to Price, no run, on target, goes back and defends it to the
on side
101.4 Kumble to Price, FOUR, flighted ball, pitches it up, Price easily
drives it through extra cover and gets his 3rd boudary of the
morning
101.5 Kumble to Price, no run, stretches forward and defends it well
forward
101.6 Kumble to Price, no run, just outside off stump, nips off the seam,
thrust the pads forward and lets it to the keeper
End of over 102 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 282/8
A Kumble 32-12-80-3 - Jaika End
TJ Friend 55* (61b 7x4 1x6) RW Price 18* (60b 4x4)
102.1 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, FOUR, that one turned too much, Friend
goes back to defend, gets a faint inside edge and the ball misses
everything else to the fine leg ropes
102.2 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, leans forward and defends it
down to the off side
102.3 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run
102.4 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, outside off stump, leans well
forward and defends it to silly point
102.5 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, defends it towrads backward
point and calls for the run, Price was slow to start and pays the
price!
Zimbabwe 286/9, Partnership of 59
RW Price run out (Dasgupta) 18 (60b 4x4 0x6)
Atlast, Indians getting the breakthrough
oops, Zimbabweans giving the breakthrough
102.6 Harbhajan Singh to Watambwa, no run, rapped on the pads, down the
leg side
End of over 103 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 286/9
Harbhajan Singh 26-8-58-0 - Corporation End
TJ Friend 59* (66b 8x4 1x6) BT Watambwa 0* (1b)
103.1 Kumble to Friend, no run, that one turned and bounced, almost
played at it and left it atlast
103.2 Kumble to Friend, no run, full toss, drives back to the bowler
103.3 Kumble to Friend, no run, gets forward and defends it down with a
dead bat
103.4 Kumble to Friend, one run, flighted ball, on his toes, flicks it to
deep mid wicket for the single, Ganguly fields
103.5 Kumble to Watambwa, OUT: on target, usual Anil Kumble-last m,an
dismissal, leans half forward to defend it and gets inside edge on
to the pad, Laxman takes the catch
Zimbabwe 287/10, Partnership of 1
BT Watambwa lbw b Kumble 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
TJ Friend 60* (70b 8x4 1x6) A Kumble 32.5-12-81-4
Match State: Innings Break
Atlast getting the 2 wickets - almost taking an hour to do that
Friend stranded at 60*
When are the Indians going to sort out this problem?
The tails have always been a big trouble to the Indians, whichever
team it is!
Kumble ends up with 4 for 81, though he wasnt bowling very well
Zaheer was not used today even though they were struggling to get
those 2 wickets - a mystery thinking from Ganguly!
Heath Streak will start with the new ball for Zimbabwe
SS Das will face him
0.1 Streak to Das, no run, outside off stump, swings away, left alone
0.2 Streak to Das, no run, outside off stump, no movement this time,
left alone again
0.3 Streak to Das, FOUR, on his pads, slight error in line, Das quick
to latch on to it and taps it very fine beating the fine leg
fielder
0.4 Streak to Das, no run, fuller ball, wide outside off stump, left
alone
0.5 Streak to Das, no run, on target, goes back and defends it to the
on side
0.6 Streak to Das, no run, on off stump, leans forard and defedns it to
the off side
End of over 1 (4 runs) India 4/0 (trail by 283 runs)
HH Streak 1-0-4-0 - Jaika End
D Dasgupta 0* (0b) SS Das 4* (6b 1x4)
1.1 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, just outside off stump, DAsgupta
stays still not taking the bat anywhere near it
1.2 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, short ball, outside off stump, easily
keeps away from the line of the ball
1.3 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, similar to first ball, outside off,
left alone safely
1.4 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, wide outside off stump, easy ball to
be left alone
1.5 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, on target, bat on ball for the first
time for Dasgupta, pushes it to the on side off the back foot
1.6 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, drops it in short, bounces well
above, the keepr had to go back and collect it
End of over 2 (maiden) India 4/0 (trail by 283 runs)
BT Watambwa 1-1-0-0 - Corporation End
SS Das 4* (6b 1x4) D Dasgupta 0* (6b)
2.1 Streak to Das, no run, good length ball, on off stump, compact
defence from Das
2.2 Streak to Das, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends it
towards cover
2.3 Streak to Das, no run, fuller ball, just outside off stump, left
alone
2.4 Streak to Das, no run, short ball, swings aay too, Das ducks
easily, Taibu collects it
2.5 Streak to Das, FOUR, good lnegth ball, Das plays awy from the body,
gets an outside edge and the ball flies between the keeper and 1st
slip and the ball races to the 3rd man ropes
2.6 Streak to Das, FOUR, half volley, leans forward and makes perfect
contact and gets the placement right through cover and the ball
just raced to the ropes and shows he just wont keep edging!
End of over 3 (8 runs) India 12/0 (trail by 275 runs)
HH Streak 2-0-12-0 - Jaika End
D Dasgupta 0* (6b) SS Das 12* (12b 3x4)
3.1 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, outside off stump, left alone
3.2 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run
3.3 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, on off stump, goes back and taps ti
towards point
3.4 Watambwa to Dasgupta, (noball) no run, Watambwa overstpes on trying
that short ball
3.4 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, leans forward and pushes it to cover
and wanted the run, Das sent him back rightly
3.5 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, wayward outside off stump, cant reach
to those, probably need Garner's height
3.6 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, low full toss, just outside off
stump, pushes it to mid off past the bowler with a straight bat
End of over 4 (1 run) India 13/0 (trail by 274 runs)
BT Watambwa 2-1-1-0 (1nb) - Corporation End
SS Das 12* (12b 3x4) D Dasgupta 0* (13b)
4.1 Streak to Das, no run, on target, goes back and defends it down
cautiously
4.2 Streak to Das, no run, outside off stump, short of length ball,
goes back and defends it carefully
4.3 Streak to Das, no run, on target, goes back and taps it to forward
short leg
4.4 Streak to Das, no run, pushes it to cover off the back foot
4.5 Streak to Das, no run, outside off, fuller ball, shoulders arms
4.6 Streak to Das, no run, nice line and length, outside off, left
alone again, not wanting to meddle with it
End of over 5 (maiden) India 13/0 (trail by 274 runs)
HH Streak 3-1-12-0 - Jaika End
D Dasgupta 0* (13b) SS Das 12* (18b 3x4)
5.1 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, outside off stump, as susual left
alone by Dasgupta
5.2 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, wide outside off stump,again cant
make ordinary men reach to it
5.3 Watambwa to Dasgupta, one run, faster ball, on his pads, flicks it
very quickly to the fine leg fielder and gets off the mark
5.4 Watambwa to Das, FOUR, on his pads, bad line, easily tickles it
very fine and gets his 4th boundary
5.5 Watambwa to Das, no run, outside off stump, bounces well, left
alone bending back and down
5.6 Watambwa to Das, FOUR, short and wide, asking to be hit, rocks back
and cracks it through the square region on the off side and the
ball races to the fence for the 2nd time in this over
End of over 6 (9 runs) India 22/0 (trail by 265 runs)
BT Watambwa 3-1-10-0 (1nb) - Corporation End
D Dasgupta 1* (16b) SS Das 20* (21b 5x4)
6.1 Streak to Dasgupta, no run, outside off stump, decides not to play
at it and shoulders arms
6.2 Streak to Dasgupta, no run, on off stump, pushes it to cover and
wants the run, sent back rightly by SS Das
6.3 Streak to Dasgupta, no run, fuller ball, outside off, swinsg away a
bit, gets his front foot forward and shoulders arms
6.4 Streak to Dasgupta, three runs, on target, leans forward and pushes
it just wide of mid on and has time to get three
6.5 Streak to Das, FOUR, just outside off stump, runs it down to the
vacant 3rd man ropes deliberately wide of slips
6.6 Streak to Das, no run, outside off stump, goes back and across and
doesnt play the cut and lets the ball to Taibu's gloves
End of over 7 (7 runs) India 29/0 (trail by 258 runs)
HH Streak 4-1-19-0 - Jaika End
D Dasgupta 4* (20b) SS Das 24* (23b 6x4)
7.1 Watambwa to Dasgupta, FOUR, ill directed on his pads, superb flick
through square leg and the ball races to the fence
7.2 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, outside theoff stump, moving a bit
away, stays as he is and lets it to the keeper
7.3 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, on off stump, stays back and defends
it to cover and wanted the run, Das dont answer the call again -
rightly
7.4 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, outside off stump, keeps a bit low,
slowish too, Dasgupta holds the bat well over his head to leave it
alone
7.5 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, jsut outside off stump, leans well
forward with bat and pad close together and pushes it to cover
7.6 Watambwa to Dasgupta, no run, on off stump, defends forward, almost
wanted the run again, but he himself decides againt it
End of over 8 (4 runs) India 33/0 (trail by 254 runs)
BT Watambwa 4-1-14-0 (1nb) - Corporation End
SS Das 24* (23b 6x4) D Dasgupta 8* (26b 1x4)
8.1 Streak to Das, no run, outside off stump, good length ball, goes
back and defends it safely
8.2 Streak to Das, no run, down the leg side, trying to flick it and
misses
8.3 Streak to Das, no run, on off stump, leans forward to defend it to
cover
8.4 Streak to Das, no run, fuller ball, outside off, swings in after
crossing the wickets, left alone
8.5 Streak to Das, no run, defends it to the off side off the front
foot
8.6 Streak to Das, no run, short ball, rises well, DAs goes back and
defends awkwardly as the ball lobs towards gully, fortunately for
him, falls short of the fielder there
End of over 9 (maiden) India 33/0 (trail by 254 runs)
HH Streak 5-2-19-0 - Jaika End
D Dasgupta 8* (26b 1x4) SS Das 24* (29b 6x4)
9.1 Price to Dasgupta, no run, gets his front foot forward and across
and defends it to silly point
9.2 Price to Dasgupta, no run, stretches well forward and defends it
back towards the bowler
9.3 Price to Dasgupta, two runs, drops it in short, leans back and
strokes it through cover, didnt get the timing right to take it
past the ropes
9.4 Price to Dasgupta, no run, quickish ball, on his pads, taps it wide
of mid wicket and wanted the run, Das refuses, but there was a run
there
9.5 Price to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, turns away, left alone
9.6 Price to Dasgupta, no run, just outside off stump, defends it with
an angled bat towards gully
End of over 10 (2 runs) India 35/0 (trail by 252 runs)
RW Price 1-0-2-0 - Corporation End
SS Das 24* (29b 6x4) D Dasgupta 10* (32b 1x4)
10.1 Streak to Das, no run, good length ball, on off stump, firm push to
cover off the back foot
10.2 Streak to Das, FOUR, leans forward and reaches the pitch of the
ball amd pushes it through the vacant mid off region and the ball
just kept racing away from the chasing fielder
10.3 Streak to Das, no run, on off stump, gets his front foot forward
and defends it down
10.4 Streak to Das, no run, full length ball, just outside off stump,
Das not wanting to play at it holds the bat high over his
shoulders
10.5 Streak to Das, no run, short ball, bounces well, Das ducks down and
the ball flies to the keeper
10.6 Streak to Das, no run, outside off stump, gets his front foot
forward and across and still lets the ball to Taibu
End of over 11 (4 runs) India 39/0 (trail by 248 runs)
HH Streak 6-2-23-0 - Jaika End
D Dasgupta 10* (32b 1x4) SS Das 28* (35b 7x4)
11.1 Price to Dasgupta, no run, leans back and goes for the cut, fails
to make contact
11.2 Price to Dasgupta, no run, flighted ball, on off stump, defends off
the front foot towards point
11.3 Price to Dasgupta, no run, on target, comes forward and defends
with a straight bat
11.4 Price to Dasgupta, no run, flighted ball, leans forward and defends
it with bat and pad close together
11.5 Price to Dasgupta, one run, leans back and cuts the wide ball to
deep point for the single
11.6 Price to Das, no run, on target, defends forward
End of over 12 (1 run) India 40/0 (trail by 247 runs)
RW Price 2-0-3-0 - Corporation End
D Dasgupta 11* (37b 1x4) SS Das 28* (36b 7x4)
12.1 Streak to Dasgupta, no run, short ball, well directed, Dasgupta
ducks a bit and lets it to the keeper
12.2 Streak to Dasgupta, no run, outside the off stump, leaves it to the
keeper
12.3 Streak to Dasgupta, no run, good ball, on target, makes him play at
it, defends off the back foot
12.4 Streak to Dasgupta, no run, outside fof stump, decides not to play
it and lets it to the keeper
12.5 Streak to Dasgupta, no run, leans forward and drives it to gully
off the front foot, Grant Flower dives and fields
12.6 Streak to Dasgupta, one run, comes forward and pushes it towards
cover and takes a quick single as the umpires decides its time
for some grub
End of over 13 (1 run) India 41/0 (trail by 246 runs)
HH Streak 7-2-24-0 - Jaika End
D Dasgupta 12* (43b 1x4) SS Das 28* (36b 7x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 2
Thats Lunch here in Nagpur on Day 2
That session saw 80 runs being scored and losing 2 wickets
Zimbabwe made 39 of those and lost both the wickets and were all
out for 287
India then batted and are 41 for no loss with Das on 28* and
Dasgupta on 12*
Get back to us in about 35 mins for more LIVE commentary - 1210
hrs. IST (0640 hrs GMT)
Price to continue after Lunch to Dasgupta
13.1 Price to Dasgupta, no run, gets it right on target, hurried defence
from the indian stumper
13.2 Price to Dasgupta, no run, flighted ball, drives it hard to cover
13.3 Price to Dasgupta, three runs, well flighted ball, betaen in the
air, goes for the drive and gets it in the air towards cover,
luckily falls in no man's land and gets three
13.4 Price to Das, no run, just outside off stump, gets the pad well in
front with bat kept well behind
13.5 Price to Das, no run, leans forward and gets the ball in the pads
13.6 Price to Das, no run, flights it again , Das leans to it and drives
it hard to short cover, could not pierce the field
End of over 14 (3 runs) India 44/0 (trail by 243 runs)
RW Price 3-0-6-0 - Corporation End
D Dasgupta 15* (46b 1x4) SS Das 28* (39b 7x4)
Friend comes into the attack
14.1 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, on target straight away, defends it to
the on side off the back foot
14.2 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, strays down the leg side, left alone
14.3 Friend to Dasgupta, one run, leans forward and pushes it through
mid wicket, doeant connect very well
14.4 Friend to Das, one run, on his pads, taps it in front of square leg
and gets his first single for this match
14.5 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, just in that uncertainity corridor,
play and miss from Dasgupta
14.6 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends,
catches the edge and the ball rolls to gully
End of over 15 (2 runs) India 46/0 (trail by 241 runs)
TJ Friend 1-0-2-0 - Jaika End
SS Das 29* (40b 7x4) D Dasgupta 16* (51b 1x4)
15.1 Price to Das, no run, cuts it to point
15.2 Price to Das, no run, flighted ball, outside off, left alone
15.3 Price to Das, FOUR, width given, leans back and cuts it through
backward point and gets his 8th boundary with 7 men on the off
side
15.4 Price to Das, no run, on off stump, stretches forward and defends
it dfown
15.5 Price to Das, no run, steps out and drives it firmly to short cover
15.6 Price to Das, one run, on target, gets his front foot forward and
paddles it around to deep backward square leg
End of over 16 (5 runs) India 51/0 (trail by 236 runs)
RW Price 4-0-11-0 - Corporation End
SS Das 34* (46b 8x4) D Dasgupta 16* (51b 1x4)
16.1 Friend to Das, no run, short of length ball, styas back and defends
it down
16.2 Friend to Das, two runs, on his pads, works it away to deep square
leg very well and gets a couple, had to rush for the 2nd run
16.3 Friend to Das, no run, on off stump, gets the front foot forward
and defends it to cover
16.4 Friend to Das, no run, comes forward and defedns with bat kept
close to the pad
16.5 Friend to Das, no run, goes back and defends it towards the bowler
16.6 Friend to Das, no run, on target, defensive push to mid on
End of over 17 (2 runs) India 53/0 (trail by 234 runs)
TJ Friend 2-0-4-0 - Jaika End
D Dasgupta 16* (51b 1x4) SS Das 36* (52b 8x4)
17.1 Price to Dasgupta, SIX, flights it again, this time Dasgupta
decides he is not going to let it go anymore, dances down the
track and hoists it high over long on and gets maximum!
17.2 Price to Dasgupta, no run, tries to paddle it from off stump and
doesnt connect properly
17.3 Price to Dasgupta, no run, defends off the front foot
17.4 Price to Dasgupta, two runs, this time paddles it fine and gets a
very good couple
17.5 Price to Dasgupta, no run, just outside off stump, goes back and
cuts it to backward point
17.6 Price to Dasgupta, one run, unorthodox paddle sweep from off stump
and gets the single to keep strike
End of over 18 (9 runs) India 62/0 (trail by 225 runs)
RW Price 5-0-20-0 - Corporation End
D Dasgupta 25* (57b 1x4 1x6) SS Das 36* (52b 8x4)
18.1 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, on off stump, good bounce too, stays
back and defends it down
18.2 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, outside off stump, left alone
18.3 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, tries to push forword, gets an inside
edge on to his boots
18.4 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, well directed bouncer, ducks beneath
easily
18.5 Friend to Dasgupta, one run, straying on his pads, flicks it to
fine leg
18.6 Friend to Das, no run, short ball, bounces well on off stump, Das
with his short stature easily keeps himself below
End of over 19 (1 run) India 63/0 (trail by 224 runs)
TJ Friend 3-0-5-0 - Jaika End
D Dasgupta 26* (62b 1x4 1x6) SS Das 36* (53b 8x4)
19.1 Price to Dasgupta, no run, on off stump, defends well forward
19.2 Price to Dasgupta, no run, flighted ball, on off stump, firmly
driven to cover
19.3 Price to Dasgupta, no run
19.4 Price to Dasgupta, no run, gives himself a bit of room, flat ball,
hurriedly palys it away to the off side
19.5 Price to Dasgupta, no run, on off stump, leans forward and defends
it down
19.6 Price to Dasgupta, no run, quickish ball, on target, defends off
the front foot
End of over 20 (maiden) India 63/0 (trail by 224 runs)
RW Price 6-1-20-0 - Corporation End
SS Das 36* (53b 8x4) D Dasgupta 26* (68b 1x4 1x6)
20.1 Friend to Das, no run, taps it to cover off the back foot
20.2 Friend to Das, no run, goes back and defends it to the on side
20.3 Friend to Das, one run, goes back and defends it to the on side
with soft hands and gets a very quick run
20.4 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, down the leg side, tries to flick and
misses it
20.5 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, outside off stump, left alone
20.6 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, gets his front foot forward and across
and defends it towards cover
End of over 21 (1 run) India 64/0 (trail by 223 runs)
TJ Friend 4-0-6-0 - Jaika End
SS Das 37* (56b 8x4) D Dasgupta 26* (71b 1x4 1x6)
21.1 Price to Das, no run, flat ball, on target, defends it down very
well
21.2 Price to Das, no run, outside off stump, thrusts his front pad well
forward
21.3 Price to Das, no run
21.4 Price to Das, no run, on target, gets his front foot forward and
defends it to the bowler
21.5 Price to Das, no run, on off stump, defends it down very well
21.6 Price to Das, no run, comes forward and pushes it to short cover
End of over 22 (maiden) India 64/0 (trail by 223 runs)
RW Price 7-2-20-0 - Corporation End
D Dasgupta 26* (71b 1x4 1x6) SS Das 37* (62b 8x4)
22.1 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, short ball, bounces well, ducks beneath
easily
22.2 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, on off stump, stays back and defends it
to point
22.3 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, outside off stump, left alone
22.4 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, down the leg side, left alone
22.5 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, pushes it to cover off the front foot
22.6 Friend to Dasgupta, no run, on off stump, defends it off the back
foot
End of over 23 (maiden) India 64/0 (trail by 223 runs)
TJ Friend 5-1-6-0 - Jaika End
SS Das 37* (62b 8x4) D Dasgupta 26* (77b 1x4 1x6)
23.1 Price to Das, no run, comes down the track, tosses it, Das defends
at it
23.2 Price to Das, one run, leans forward and pushes it to mid on
23.3 Price to Dasgupta, one run, sweeps it to fine leg with ease for the
single
23.4 Price to Das, no run, on off stump, defends it off the front foot
23.5 Price to Das, two runs, pushes it to deep cover off the front foot
23.6 Price to Das, no run, defends well forward
End of over 24 (4 runs) India 68/0 (trail by 219 runs)
RW Price 8-2-24-0 - Corporation End
D Dasgupta 27* (78b 1x4 1x6) SS Das 40* (67b 8x4)
24.1 Streak to Dasgupta, no run, keeps it outside off, left alone
24.2 Streak to Dasgupta, no run, outside off, left alone
24.3 Streak to Dasgupta, no run
24.4 Streak to Dasgupta, no run, short of a good length, outside the off
stump, left alone
24.5 Streak to Dasgupta, no run, slightly short, goes back and cuts the
ball hard, straight to backward point
24.6 Streak to Dasgupta, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, has a good look at it, left alone
End of over 25 (maiden) India 68/0 (trail by 219 runs)
HH Streak 8-3-24-0 - Jaika End
SS Das 40* (67b 8x4) D Dasgupta 27* (84b 1x4 1x6)
25.1 Price to Das, one run, shortish in length, goes back and cuts, good
bit of fielding at backward point, just the single
25.2 Price to Dasgupta, two runs, on the pads, swept down to fine leg,
Streak fields
25.3 Price to Dasgupta, no run, bowling left-arm around the wicket, ball
skidding in with the arm, hurries to fend at it
25.4 Price to Dasgupta, no run, well tossed up, stretches forward in
defence
25.5 Price to Dasgupta, no run, well tossed up, stretches forward in
defence
25.6 Price to Dasgupta, no run, well tossed up, drifting in to the
batsman, tries to whip it through mid-wicket, beaten by the flight
End of over 26 (3 runs) India 71/0 (trail by 216 runs)
RW Price 9-2-27-0 - Corporation End
SS Das 41* (68b 8x4) D Dasgupta 29* (89b 1x4 1x6)
26.1 Streak to Das, no run, fires it in full in length, just outside the
off, driven crisply towards extra cover, well fielded too
26.2 Streak to Das, no run, cutting back in sharply, shuffles across and
defends
26.3 Streak to Das, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
seaming away, has a close look at it, leaves it alone
26.4 Streak to Das, no run, well outside the off, moving away from the
batsman, left alone
26.5 Streak to Das, no run, short in length, outside the off, left alone
to the keeper.
26.6 Streak to Das, no run, on the off, pushed firmly to extra cover
End of over 27 (maiden) India 71/0 (trail by 216 runs)
HH Streak 9-4-24-0 - Jaika End
D Dasgupta 29* (89b 1x4 1x6) SS Das 41* (74b 8x4)
27.1 Price to Dasgupta, no run, bowling left-arm around the wicket, well
flighted, coming in with the arm, Dasgupta leaves it alone, misses
the stumps by a whisker
27.2 Price to Dasgupta, no run, well tossed up, outside the off, forward
in defence
27.3 Price to Dasgupta, no run, well tossed up, outside the off, forward
in defence
27.4 Price to Dasgupta, no run, full in length, Dasgupta almost plays
all over it
27.5 Price to Dasgupta, FOUR, well flighted, inviting the batsman to
dance down and drive, Dasgupta does exactly the same, lofted off
drive for four
27.6 Price to Dasgupta, no run, well flighted, pitched on middle and
off, turn and bounce away from the batsman
End of over 28 (4 runs) India 75/0 (trail by 212 runs)
RW Price 10-2-31-0 - Corporation End
SS Das 41* (74b 8x4) D Dasgupta 33* (95b 2x4 1x6)
28.1 Streak to Das, no run, short, outside the off, cuts hard, there is
a man at cover point
28.2 Streak to Das, no run, outside the off, left alone
28.3 Streak to Das, no run, wide outside the off, Das plays a complete
nonsense shot, wild cut at it, lucky not to get an edge
28.4 Streak to Das, FOUR, short in length, rising delivery, right on his
toes, open the face of the bat, down to third-man, good timing and
placement, four!
28.5 Streak to Das, no run, wide outside the off, left alone
28.6 Streak to Das, no run, outside the off, left alone, Umpire Shephard
calls for the drinks
End of over 29 (4 runs) India 79/0 (trail by 208 runs)
HH Streak 10-4-28-0 - Jaika End
D Dasgupta 33* (95b 2x4 1x6) SS Das 45* (80b 9x4)
Match State: Drinks
Welcome back
Price to continue, left-arm around the wicket
29.1 Price to Dasgupta, no run, beats Dasgupta with a beauty, ball
spinning away and Dasgupta playing at it
29.2 Price to Dasgupta, no run, goes for the sweep, beaten, loud appeal,
not out
29.3 Price to Dasgupta, OUT: Bowled him! once again shoulders arms at a
delivery coming in with the arm, Dasgupta hears the rattling
soiund of timber behind him, stands there in the middle absolutely
shocked, Price and his mates celebrate!
India 79/1, Partnership of 79
D Dasgupta b Price 33 (98b 2x4 1x6)
SS Das 45* (80b 9x4) RW Price 10.3-2-31-1
Rahul Dravid is the new batsman
29.4 Price to Dravid, no run, well flighted, Dravid goes watchfully
forward in defence
29.5 Price to Dravid, no run, slightly short, immediately goes back and
tries to pull, mistimes
29.6 Price to Dravid, no run, gets right behind the line and defends
End of over 30 (maiden) India 79/1 (trail by 208 runs)
RW Price 11-3-31-1 - Corporation End
SS Das 45* (80b 9x4) R Dravid 0* (3b)
Watambwa brought into the attack
30.1 Watambwa to Das, no run, outside the off, left alone
30.2 Watambwa to Das, no run, fired down the leg, clips the pads and
through to the keeper, Watambwa appeals, Venkatraghavan says not
out, rightly so
30.3 Watambwa to Das, no run, much full in length, on middle and off,
angling in too, played to mid-wicket
30.4 Watambwa to Das, one run, full on the pads, played down to fine leg
30.5 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, short outside the off, goes for the
cut, mistimes it completely, chops it hard on to the ground
30.6 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, gets right behind the line, presents
the full face of the bat in defence
End of over 31 (1 run) India 80/1 (trail by 207 runs)
BT Watambwa 5-1-15-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
SS Das 46* (84b 9x4) R Dravid 0* (5b)
31.1 Price to Das, no run, tossed up, pushed firmly to mid-on
31.2 Price to Das, no run, well tossed up, pushed firmly to mid-off
31.3 Price to Das, no run, full toss, driven straight to Carlisle at
extra cover
31.4 Price to Das, FOUR, finds the gap on the off side, driven through
covers for four, that is his Fifty!
31.5 Price to Das, no run, well flighted, on middle and off, defended
31.6 Price to Das, one run, plays it down to third-man
End of over 32 (5 runs) India 85/1 (trail by 202 runs)
RW Price 12-3-36-1 - Corporation End
SS Das 51* (90b 10x4) R Dravid 0* (5b)
32.1 Watambwa to Das, no run, getting the ball to swing in late, played
to mid-on
32.2 Watambwa to Das, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
Das leaves it alone
32.3 Watambwa to Das, no run
32.4 Watambwa to Das, no run
32.5 Watambwa to Das, no run
32.6 Watambwa to Das, no run, outside the off, played to Carlisle at
extra cover
End of over 33 (maiden) India 85/1 (trail by 202 runs)
BT Watambwa 6-2-15-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
R Dravid 0* (5b) SS Das 51* (96b 10x4)
33.1 Price to Dravid, no run, goes back and punches the ball to covers
33.2 Price to Dravid, no run, well tossed up, outside the off, playing
away from his body, defends
33.3 Price to Dravid, one run, played around the corner for a single
33.4 Price to Das, no run, outside the off, played to backward point
33.5 Price to Das, no run, well flighted delivery, pushed firmly to
covers
33.6 Price to Das, FOUR, quicker delivery, plays it late, cuts it down
to square third-man fence for four
End of over 34 (5 runs) India 90/1 (trail by 197 runs)
RW Price 13-3-41-1 - Corporation End
R Dravid 1* (8b) SS Das 55* (99b 11x4)
34.1 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, getting the ball to reverse swing now,
Dravid shaping to play the cover drive, plays all over it, inside
edge on to the pads
34.2 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, slightly short, rocks back and smashes
the ball to covers, did not find the right placement
34.3 Watambwa to Dravid, wide: no run, too wide outside the off, no
control over the swing at all, called a wide
34.3 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, drives it straight past the bowler,
Friend does well to stop that at mid-on
34.4 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone
34.5 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, a lot of reverse swing, almost got
through Dravid's defence
34.6 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, shuffles across,
pushes the ball to covers
End of over 35 (1 run) India 91/1 (trail by 196 runs)
BT Watambwa 7-2-16-0 (1w 1nb) - Jaika End
SS Das 55* (99b 11x4) R Dravid 1* (14b)
End of a good over
35.1 GW Flower to Das, no run, on leg stump, ges his front foot forward
and defends it down
35.2 GW Flower to Das, no run, on target, defends forward
35.3 GW Flower to Das, no run, pushes it back to the bowler
35.4 GW Flower to Das, no run, on target, leans forward and taps it
defensively back to the bowler
35.5 GW Flower to Das, no run, on target, stretches forward and defends
35.6 GW Flower to Das, one run, leans forward and drives it to long off
for the single
End of over 36 (1 run) India 92/1 (trail by 195 runs)
GW Flower 1-0-1-0 - Corporation End
SS Das 56* (105b 11x4) R Dravid 1* (14b)
36.1 Watambwa to Das, one run, pushes it wide of mid on for the single
36.2 Watambwa to Dravid, wide: no run, wayward, wide outside off stump,
wastes the delivery, he could very well keep it just outside off
stump, Dravid is anyway just going to leave it
36.2 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, on target, flicks it to mid wicket
36.3 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, on off stump, leans forward and defends
it back towards the bowler
36.4 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, just outside off stump, comes forward
and defends it down
36.5 Watambwa to Dravid, FOUR, leans forward and pushes it past the mid
off fielder and gets a boundary
36.6 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, defends it to cover off the front foot
End of over 37 (6 runs) India 98/1 (trail by 189 runs)
BT Watambwa 8-2-22-0 (2w 1nb) - Jaika End
SS Das 57* (106b 11x4) R Dravid 5* (19b 1x4)
37.1 GW Flower to Das, no run
37.2 GW Flower to Das, one run, drives it to long off off the back foot
for the single
37.3 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, leans back and cuts it to cover
37.4 GW Flower to Dravid, no run
37.5 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, on target, goes back and defends it to
the off side
37.6 GW Flower to Dravid, no run
End of over 38 (1 run) India 99/1 (trail by 188 runs)
GW Flower 2-0-2-0 - Corporation End
SS Das 58* (108b 11x4) R Dravid 5* (23b 1x4)
38.1 Watambwa to Das, no run, short ball, well directed, didnt bounce
much, Das moved away very well and lets the ball to the keeper
38.2 Watambwa to Das, no run, wayward ball, outside off stump, goes back
and across and decides not to play
38.3 Watambwa to Das, no run, pitches it up, coming round the wicket,
drives it to mid off, Streak fields
38.4 Watambwa to Das, FOUR, bad ball, down the leg side, Das just gets
enough bat on it to guide it very fine to the ropes
38.5 Watambwa to Das, no run, on target, goes back and defends it down
to the on side
38.6 Watambwa to Das, no run, short ball, bounces over Das as he ducks a
bit
End of over 39 (4 runs) India 103/1 (trail by 184 runs)
BT Watambwa 9-2-26-0 (2w 1nb) - Jaika End
R Dravid 5* (23b 1x4) SS Das 62* (114b 12x4)
39.1 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, on target, leans a bit forward and
defends down
39.2 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, flighted ball, pushes it back to the
bowler
39.3 GW Flower to Dravid, one run, leans back and cuts it to cover
point, Streak fumbl
39.4 GW Flower to Das, no run, on target, defends down easily
39.5 GW Flower to Das, one run, on off stump, opens the face of the bat
and guides it towards short 3rd man for the single
39.6 GW Flower to Dravid, no run
End of over 40 (2 runs) India 105/1 (trail by 182 runs)
GW Flower 3-0-4-0 - Corporation End
SS Das 63* (116b 12x4) R Dravid 6* (27b 1x4)
40.1 Friend to Das, no run, yorker on his toe, moves a bit and hits it
out towards mid wicket
40.2 Friend to Das, (noball) bye: one run, slips out of his hand and
goes as a beamer, Das ducks and the keeper fumbles too giving away
the bye too
40.2 Friend to Dravid, no run, outside off stump, left alone
40.3 Friend to Dravid, no run, on target, goes back and defends it to
the off side
40.4 Friend to Dravid, no run
40.5 Friend to Dravid, no run
40.6 Friend to Dravid, no run
End of over 41 (2 runs) India 107/1 (trail by 180 runs)
TJ Friend 6-1-8-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
SS Das 63* (118b 12x4) R Dravid 6* (32b 1x4)
41.1 GW Flower to Das, two runs
41.2 GW Flower to Das, one run
41.3 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, stretches well forward and pads it
41.4 GW Flower to Dravid, one run, on his pads, taps it to fine leg
41.5 GW Flower to Das, no run, on off stump, defends well forward
41.6 GW Flower to Das, no run, on target, defends well forward again
End of over 42 (4 runs) India 111/1 (trail by 176 runs)
GW Flower 4-0-8-0 - Corporation End
R Dravid 7* (34b 1x4) SS Das 66* (122b 12x4)
It is all ones on the board, umpire Shephard does the customary hop
42.1 Friend to Dravid, no run, slightly short in length, outside the
off, cracked hard to covers
42.2 Friend to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, back and across,
defends
42.3 Friend to Dravid, two runs, tucked behind square for a couple of
runs
42.4 Friend to Dravid, no run, cuta back in sharply, Dravid caught in a
tangle, defends somehow, bit too late to play at it
42.5 Friend to Dravid, no run, short, punched off the backfoot, backward
point does the rest
42.6 Friend to Dravid, two runs, tucked around the corner for a couple
of runs. That is tea on day-2
End of over 43 (4 runs) India 115/1 (trail by 172 runs)
TJ Friend 7-1-12-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
SS Das 66* (122b 12x4) R Dravid 11* (40b 1x4)
India have moved on to 115/1, losing the wicket of Dasgupta (33)
bowled by Price.
Das has been a picture of confidence scoring 66 runs so far. Dravid
as always finds it a bit difficult to get going immediately. He is
on 11 off 40 balls.
In the session 30 overs were bowled and 74 runs scored.
We will be back with you in just about 15 mins, that is at 1430 Hrs
IST, 0900 Hrs GMT.
Match State: Tea - Day 2
Welcome back to Nagpur
It will be Ray Price to bowl, left-arm around the wicket to Das
43.1 Price to Das, no run, stretches forward in defence
43.2 Price to Das, one run, punched just wide of cover point, takes a
quick single
43.3 Price to Dravid, no run, whipped to mid-wicket
43.4 Price to Dravid, no run, forward in defence
43.5 Price to Dravid, one run, driven down the ground to long off
43.6 Price to Das, no run, forward in defence
End of over 44 (2 runs) India 117/1 (trail by 170 runs)
RW Price 14-3-43-1 - Corporation End
R Dravid 12* (43b 1x4) SS Das 67* (125b 12x4)
Heath Streak to bowl now
44.1 Streak to Dravid, no run, wide outside the off, Dravid smacks it to
backward point, well fielded, no chance of a run
44.2 Streak to Dravid, no run, slower ball, just outside the off, driven
to covers, does not time the shot at all, no chance of a run
anyways
44.3 Streak to Dravid, no run, darting back in to the batsman, goes
forward, bat and pad close together in defence
44.4 Streak to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper, Tatenda Taibu behind the stumps
44.5 Streak to Dravid, no run, outside the off,watches it carefully,
leaves it alone
44.6 Streak to Dravid, no run, outside the off, goes forward to drive it
throuhg the off side, manages to get the ball towards mid-on, end
of a good maiden over
End of over 45 (maiden) India 117/1 (trail by 170 runs)
HH Streak 11-5-28-0 - Jaika End
SS Das 67* (125b 12x4) R Dravid 12* (49b 1x4)
45.1 Price to Das, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, quick to go
back and cut it, guts it a bit too early, ball races to the extra
cover fence for four
45.2 Price to Das, no run, tossed up, driven to covers, good piece of
fielding
45.3 Price to Das, FOUR, quicker delivery, slightly short, gives himself
room, opens the face of the bat, runs it down to third-man fence
for four
45.4 Price to Das, no run, well flighted, forward in defence
45.5 Price to Das, no run, well tossed up, on middle and off, stretches
forward in defence
45.6 Price to Das, no run, flat and quick delivery, turns away from the
bat, left alone
End of over 46 (8 runs) India 125/1 (trail by 162 runs)
RW Price 15-3-51-1 - Corporation End
R Dravid 12* (49b 1x4) SS Das 75* (131b 14x4)
46.1 Streak to Dravid, no run, wide outside the off, stretches forward
and drives to mid-off, timing not too good
46.2 Streak to Dravid, FOUR, full toss on the leg, leans forward and
drives it through mid-on for four
46.3 Streak to Dravid, no run, slightly short in length, outside the
off, left alone
46.4 Streak to Dravid, no run, swinging in to the batsman, forward in
defence
46.5 Streak to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone to the keeper
46.6 Streak to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, forward in defence
End of over 47 (4 runs) India 129/1 (trail by 158 runs)
HH Streak 12-5-32-0 - Jaika End
SS Das 75* (131b 14x4) R Dravid 16* (55b 2x4)
47.1 Price to Das, no run, Taibu gets a bit too excited as Das stretches
forward to defend
47.2 Price to Das, one run, down the leg, played to long leg
47.3 Price to Dravid, no run, well flighted delivery on middle and leg,
goes well forward and defends
47.4 Price to Dravid, no run, well tossed up, pitched on leg and middle,
turns square and beats Dravid
47.5 Price to Dravid, no run, forward in defence
47.6 Price to Dravid, one run, thumping shot through the covers, four
written on it the moment it left the bat, brilliant piece of
fielding restricts the scoring to one
End of over 48 (2 runs) India 131/1 (trail by 156 runs)
RW Price 16-3-53-1 - Corporation End
R Dravid 17* (59b 2x4) SS Das 76* (133b 14x4)
48.1 Streak to Dravid, no run, over pitched delivery outside the off,
Dravid just can't put that away for four. Must be the fourth time
this afternoon he has missed out on a juicy half volley
48.2 Streak to Dravid, no run, on a good length, outside the off,
watches it very carefully, leaves it alone
48.3 Streak to Dravid, no run, almost a yorker! well dug out
48.4 Streak to Dravid, no run, well outside the off, left alone
48.5 Streak to Dravid, two runs, on the pads, worked around the corner
for a couple of runs
48.6 Streak to Dravid, FOUR, over pitched outside the off, good timing
in that shot, puts that away through covers for four
End of over 49 (6 runs) India 137/1 (trail by 150 runs)
HH Streak 13-5-38-0 - Jaika End
SS Das 76* (133b 14x4) R Dravid 23* (65b 3x4)
49.1 Price to Das, no run, well flighted delivery, enough loop on that,
forward in defence
49.2 Price to Das, one run, pushes the ball through a little more
quicker, plays the ball down to third-man
49.3 Price to Dravid, no run, forward in defence
49.4 Price to Dravid, no run, Dravid goes forward searching, almost
takes the outside edge, defended
49.5 Price to Dravid, one run, pushed firmly to deep mid-on, takes a
good run
49.6 Price to Das, no run, compact in defence is Das
End of over 50 (2 runs) India 139/1 (trail by 148 runs)
RW Price 17-3-55-1 - Corporation End
R Dravid 24* (68b 3x4) SS Das 77* (136b 14x4)
50.1 Friend to Dravid, two runs, tucks it off his pads to mid wicket for
the couple
50.2 Friend to Dravid, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends it
down
50.3 Friend to Dravid, no run, fuller ball, outside off, left alone
50.4 Friend to Dravid, no run, outside off stump, leans forward and
defends it down to cover
50.5 Friend to Dravid, no run, pushes it off the back foot towards mid
off
50.6 Friend to Dravid, no run, drives it to cover off the front foot
End of over 51 (2 runs) India 141/1 (trail by 146 runs)
TJ Friend 8-1-14-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
SS Das 77* (136b 14x4) R Dravid 26* (74b 3x4)
51.1 Price to Das, no run, on off stump, leans forward and defends it
down
51.2 Price to Das, FOUR, steps out and drives it very well through cover
and the ball races to the fence
51.3 Price to Das, no run, outside leg stump, pads it away deliberately
51.4 Price to Das, no run, gives a bit of room and taps it towards cover
51.5 Price to Das, no run, turns it to short fine leg
51.6 Price to Das, no run, outside leg stump, sweeps it to short fine
leg
End of over 52 (4 runs) India 145/1 (trail by 142 runs)
RW Price 18-3-59-1 - Corporation End
R Dravid 26* (74b 3x4) SS Das 81* (142b 15x4)
52.1 Friend to Dravid, no run, on target, taps iot to the on side off
the front foot
52.2 Friend to Dravid, no run, outside off stump, left alone as usual
52.3 Friend to Dravid, no run, on target, defensive push to square leg
52.4 Friend to Dravid, no run, fuller ball, outside off stump, gets his
front fooot forward and decide not to play at it
52.5 Friend to Dravid, no run, slowish ball, outside off stump, wide for
Dravid to reach
52.6 Friend to Dravid, no run, on target, goes back and defends it to
the on side
End of over 53 (maiden) India 145/1 (trail by 142 runs)
TJ Friend 9-2-14-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
SS Das 81* (142b 15x4) R Dravid 26* (80b 3x4)
53.1 Price to Das, no run, on leg stump, stretches forward and defends
it
53.2 Price to Das, no run
53.3 Price to Das, no run, goes forward to defend, rapped on the pad
53.4 Price to Das, one run, well flighted, charges down the track,
driven towards mid-off, well fielded too
53.5 Price to Dravid, no run, forward in defence
53.6 Price to Dravid, no run, defended
End of over 54 (1 run) India 146/1 (trail by 141 runs)
RW Price 19-3-60-1 - Corporation End
SS Das 82* (146b 15x4) R Dravid 26* (82b 3x4)
54.1 Friend to Das, no run, short ball, well directed, Das drops his
gloves and lets the ball to the keeper
54.2 Friend to Das, no run, on off stump, goes back and defends it back
to the bowler
54.3 Friend to Das, no run, outside off stump, pushes it firmly to short
cover
54.4 Friend to Das, FOUR, short and width offered, Das quickly leans
back and drives it very well behind point and the ball races to
the ropes
54.5 Friend to Das, bye: FOUR, way down the leg side, Das tries to flick
it and misses, four byes!
54.6 Friend to Das, no run, on leg stump, gets away giving a bit of room
and pushes it to mid wicket
End of over 55 (8 runs) India 154/1 (trail by 133 runs)
TJ Friend 10-2-18-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
R Dravid 26* (82b 3x4) SS Das 86* (152b 16x4)
55.1 Price to Dravid, no run
55.2 Price to Dravid, no run, short ball, rocks back and cuts it , the
fielder at silly point is hit
55.3 Price to Dravid, no run, flighted ball, on off stump, defends
forward
55.4 Price to Dravid, no run, flighted ball, steps out and pushes it
back to the bowler
55.5 Price to Dravid, one run, pushes it wide of mid on for the single
55.6 Price to Das, no run, comes out of th crease and defends it
End of over 56 (1 run) India 155/1 (trail by 132 runs)
RW Price 20-3-61-1 - Corporation End
R Dravid 27* (87b 3x4) SS Das 86* (153b 16x4)
56.1 GW Flower to Dravid, no run
56.2 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, outside off, leans well forward and
defends it to the on side
56.3 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, extra bounce as Dravid goes back and
then taps it towards mid wicket
56.4 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, leans back and cuts it to point
56.5 GW Flower to Dravid, FOUR, goes back and strokes it in superb style
just wide of the diving mid on player and gets a very good
boundary
56.6 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, on off stump, taps it behind square
leg and wants the run, Das sends him back rightly
End of over 57 (4 runs) India 159/1 (trail by 128 runs)
GW Flower 5-0-12-0 - Jaika End
SS Das 86* (153b 16x4) R Dravid 31* (93b 4x4)
57.1 Price to Das, no run, flighted ball, on target, stretches forward
and defends well
57.2 Price to Das, no run, pushes uppishly towards point
57.3 Price to Das, no run, flat ball, on target, goes back and defends
it down
57.4 Price to Das, no run, paddles it to backward square leg, the keeper
runs and picks it
57.5 Price to Das, no run, flighted ball, almost a yorker, defends it
carefully back towards the bowler
57.6 Price to Das, no run, delivers it from wide of the crease, Das
stays back and defends it
End of over 58 (maiden) India 159/1 (trail by 128 runs)
RW Price 21-4-61-1 - Corporation End
R Dravid 31* (93b 4x4) SS Das 86* (159b 16x4)
58.1 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, on off stump, defends off the front
foot
58.2 GW Flower to Dravid, FOUR, paddled away nice and fine to fineleg,
very neat shot, poor effort from the fineleg fielder there
Poor line from Flower, a number of fielders on the offside but
bowling a legstump line
58.3 GW Flower to Dravid, one run, once again pitches on legstump, on-
driven past the diving midwicket fielder, mid on cleans up
58.4 GW Flower to Das, no run, defended to cover
58.5 GW Flower to Das, one run, guided past the diving slip fielder
58.6 GW Flower to Dravid, one run, placed behind the squareleg fielder
End of over 59 (7 runs) India 166/1 (trail by 121 runs)
GW Flower 6-0-19-0 - Jaika End
R Dravid 37* (97b 5x4) SS Das 87* (161b 16x4)
59.1 Price to Dravid, no run, driven to mid off, Price persists aroun
the wicket, something that was a rareity from Giles a month or
more ago
59.2 Price to Dravid, no run, rocks onto the backfoot and taps to cover
59.3 Price to Dravid, one run, driven to mid off, Andy Flower bnrings
off a nice diving stop, well half stop at least
59.4 Price to Das, one run, swept to deep squareleg
59.5 Price to Dravid, no run, defended
59.6 Price to Dravid, one run, turned to fineleg
End of over 60 (3 runs) India 169/1 (trail by 118 runs)
RW Price 22-4-64-1 - Corporation End
R Dravid 39* (102b 5x4) SS Das 88* (162b 16x4)
Match State: Drinks
60.1 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, patted back to the bowler
60.2 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, pushed back to thebowler again
60.3 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, and again
60.4 GW Flower to Dravid, one run, pushed towards midwicket, quick run
but the ever enthusiastic Taibu rushes around and attempts to
throw down the stumps
60.5 GW Flower to Das, no run, driven back to Flower
60.6 GW Flower to Das, no run, pushed to cover
End of over 61 (1 run) India 170/1 (trail by 117 runs)
GW Flower 7-0-20-0 - Jaika End
R Dravid 40* (106b 5x4) SS Das 88* (164b 16x4)
Gripper comes on to bowl his ripping offbreaks
61.1 Gripper to Dravid, no run, way outside off, padded away
61.2 Gripper to Dravid, one run, nicely driven to long on, but the
fielder exists, Heath Streak it is
61.3 Gripper to Das, one run, airily chipped just around the midwicket
area, Streak again
61.4 Gripper to Dravid, FOUR, full-toss and takes full toll of it,
nicely placed through extra cover
61.5 Gripper to Dravid, no run, defended
61.6 Gripper to Dravid, no run
End of over 62 (6 runs) India 176/1 (trail by 111 runs)
TR Gripper 1-0-6-0 - Corporation End
SS Das 89* (165b 16x4) R Dravid 45* (111b 6x4)
62.1 GW Flower to Das, no run, pushed to backward point
62.2 GW Flower to Das, no run, driven back
62.3 GW Flower to Das, no run, pushed to cover off the backfoot
62.4 GW Flower to Das, no run, defended to someone who looks like Andy
Flower, at short cover
62.5 GW Flower to Das, no run, patted back to Grant Flower
62.6 GW Flower to Das, no run, very slow pitch this, Das could go to
sleep as Flower comes in to bowl, wake up after the ball is
delivered and still have enough time to pat the ball back, and
that is what he does
End of over 63 (maiden) India 176/1 (trail by 111 runs)
GW Flower 8-1-20-0 - Jaika End
R Dravid 45* (111b 6x4) SS Das 89* (171b 16x4)
63.1 Gripper to Dravid, bye: FOUR, bad ball, way down leg, sneaks
through Taibu, hard luck for the young man, that goes down in his
account
63.2 Gripper to Dravid, legbye: one run, off the pad, to fineleg
63.3 Gripper to Das, no run, defends, pops up but off the pad alone
63.4 Gripper to Das, no run, this time it hits bat and pad, but no
fielder around the sillypoint area
63.5 Gripper to Das, no run, defends
63.6 Gripper to Das, one run, swept to fineleg
End of over 64 (6 runs) India 182/1 (trail by 105 runs)
TR Gripper 2-0-7-0 - Corporation End
SS Das 90* (175b 16x4) R Dravid 45* (113b 6x4)
64.1 GW Flower to Das, no run, driven to midwicket
64.2 GW Flower to Das, no run, defended back to thebowler
64.3 GW Flower to Das, FOUR, short and punched nicely off the backfoot
64.4 GW Flower to Das, two runs, nicely swept from outside off to deep
squareleg
64.5 GW Flower to Das, no run, taps it to midwicket and tries the non
existent single, Dravid sends him back rightly so, attempted hara-
kiri
64.6 GW Flower to Das, one run, turned to fineleg
End of over 65 (7 runs) India 189/1 (trail by 98 runs)
GW Flower 9-1-27-0 - Jaika End
SS Das 97* (181b 17x4) R Dravid 45* (113b 6x4)
65.1 Gripper to Das, no run, tries to sweep, misses
65.2 Gripper to Das, no run, defends to the offside
65.3 Gripper to Das, FOUR, short outside off and Gripper delivers a
gimme delivery, Das obliges and smacks it past the cover fielder
and reaches his second Test hundred, the previous one was also
against thesame opposition at the same venue
65.4 Gripper to Das, FOUR, and now he unleashes some shots, Gripper
pitches short again and this time it is pulled through midwicket
65.5 Gripper to Das, no run, defends
65.6 Gripper to Das, no run, back to the bowler and really Zimbabwe
should bring back their regular bowlers
End of over 66 (8 runs) India 197/1 (trail by 90 runs)
TR Gripper 3-0-15-0 - Corporation End
R Dravid 45* (113b 6x4) SS Das 105* (187b 19x4)
66.1 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, defends, Flower now over the wicket
66.2 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, tries to whip it away, misses
connecting
66.3 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, defended to the onside, Tatenda goes
and collects
66.4 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, defended back, uses pad
66.5 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, this time some running practice for
Taibu on the offside
66.6 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, pitches outside leg, Dravid taps it
towards midwicket, bowler and keeper rush to prevent the single
End of over 67 (maiden) India 197/1 (trail by 90 runs)
GW Flower 10-2-27-0 - Jaika End
SS Das 105* (187b 19x4) R Dravid 45* (119b 6x4)
Watambwa the new bowler
67.1 Watambwa to Das, no run, short outside off, patted to point
67.2 Watambwa to Das, no run, down leg, tries to glance it and misses
67.3 Watambwa to Das, no run, driven to mid on
67.4 Watambwa to Das, no run, driven to cover
67.5 Watambwa to Das, no run, off the backfoot to cover
67.6 Watambwa to Das, no run, fuller in length, driven back to the
bowler
End of over 68 (maiden) India 197/1 (trail by 90 runs)
BT Watambwa 10-3-26-0 (2w 1nb) - Corporation End
R Dravid 45* (119b 6x4) SS Das 105* (193b 19x4)
68.1 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, down leg, padded away once again
68.2 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, driven to mid on, down the track
68.3 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, tries to give himself room and thump
through the offside, ends up hittting to cover instead
68.4 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, similar ball, once again hit to the
same fielder
68.5 GW Flower to Dravid, one run, breaks the monotony, pulled to deep
midwicket
68.6 GW Flower to Das, no run, driven abck to the bowler
End of over 69 (1 run) India 198/1 (trail by 89 runs)
GW Flower 11-2-28-0 - Jaika End
R Dravid 46* (124b 6x4) SS Das 105* (194b 19x4)
69.1 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, outside off, comes forward and pushes
it to mid off
69.2 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, stays as he is and pushes it back to
the bowler
69.3 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, width, leans back and cuts it to
backward point
69.4 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, on off stump, leans forward and defends
it down with a straight bat
69.5 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, slower yorker on off stump, defends it
safely
69.6 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, leans forward and drives it to mid off,
maiden over for Watambwa
End of over 70 (maiden) India 198/1 (trail by 89 runs)
BT Watambwa 11-4-26-0 (2w 1nb) - Corporation End
SS Das 105* (194b 19x4) R Dravid 46* (130b 6x4)
70.1 Streak to Das, no run, leans back and punches it to mid off
70.2 Streak to Das, no run, on off stump, gets his front foot forward
and defends it cautiously
70.3 Streak to Das, no run, on off stump, punches it off the back foot
to mid on
70.4 Streak to Das, no run, firm push to cover off the back foot
70.5 Streak to Das, no run, on his pads, leans forward and pushes it to
mid wicket
70.6 Streak to Das, no run, pushes back to the bowler off the back foot
End of over 71 (maiden) India 198/1 (trail by 89 runs)
HH Streak 14-6-38-0 - Jaika End
R Dravid 46* (130b 6x4) SS Das 105* (200b 19x4)
Just one run from the last 5 overs
71.1 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, pushes back to the bowler, didnt make
proper contact
71.2 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, on off stump, taps it to mid off
71.3 Watambwa to Dravid, FOUR, leans forward and drives it superb timing
through cover and the ball went racing all through to the fence
and Dravid reachesz his 50
71.4 Watambwa to Dravid, no run, on target, gets forward to defend it
with a straight bat
71.5 Watambwa to Dravid, three runs, slower ball, straying on his pads,
flicks it in the air in front of square leg and gets a comfortable
three
71.6 Watambwa to Das, no run, pushes it to cover off the front foot
End of over 72 (7 runs) India 205/1 (trail by 82 runs)
BT Watambwa 12-4-33-0 (2w 1nb) - Corporation End
R Dravid 53* (135b 7x4) SS Das 105* (201b 19x4)
72.1 Streak to Dravid, no run, outside off stump, comes forward and
defends it well
72.2 Streak to Dravid, FOUR, on his pads, bad direction, easy pickings
for Dravid, tickles it very fine
72.3 Streak to Dravid, no run, on off stump, leans forward and defends
it
72.4 Streak to Dravid, no run, gets his front foot forward and across
and defends it towards cover point
72.5 Streak to Dravid, no run, outside off stump, comes forward and
shoulders arms
72.6 Streak to Dravid, no run, on off stump, opens up and defends it to
short mid on
End of over 73 (4 runs) India 209/1 (trail by 78 runs)
HH Streak 15-6-42-0 - Jaika End
SS Das 105* (201b 19x4) R Dravid 57* (141b 8x4)
73.1 Price to Das, no run, goes back and defends it to the off side
calmly
73.2 Price to Das, OUT: just outside the off stump, leans back and goes
for the cut, edges it to Campbell at slips, he takes a brilliant
sharp catch to dismiss the centurian
India 209/2, Partnership of 130
SS Das c Campbell b Price 105 (203b 19x4 0x6)
R Dravid 57* (141b 8x4) RW Price 22.2-4-64-2
Tendulkar is the new batsman - surprising that a night watchman
hasnt come in!
73.3 Price to Tendulkar, no run, faster ball, on off stump, goes back
and defends it down well
73.4 Price to Tendulkar, no run, leans forward and defends it to silly
point
73.5 Price to Tendulkar, no run, on target, slightly short of length,
goes back and defends it with a straight bat
73.6 Price to Tendulkar, no run, on off stump, forward defence with a
straight bat and thats Stumps on Day 2
End of over 74 (maiden) India 209/2 (trail by 78 runs)
RW Price 23-5-64-2 - Corporation End
R Dravid 57* (141b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 0* (4b)
Match State: Stumps - Day 2
Exactly 248 runs scored today also as yesterday
But just 4 wickets down today - 2 each for both the teams
The day belonged to Das certainly for his superb 105
He spoilt it by getting dismissed in the last over of the day
Dravid is still there at 57* with the maestro just in and has faced
just four deliveries for the 0*
Indians fans would be hoping to have a great day tomorrow
Hope the Indians live up to their expectations!
Get back to us tomorrow morning at 0930 hrs. IST (0400 hrs. GMT)
for more LIVE action
Until then, its good bye from all of us here in CricInfo
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Good Morning!
Welcome to the Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground for the third
day of the first Test match between India and Zimbabwe
India are on 209/2 trailing by 78 runs
Rahul Dravid is unbeaten on 57 and the little master Sachin
Tendulkar is yet to open his account
The pitch is truly a good one to bat on. There is some help for the
spinners.
It is not a bright morning here in Nagpur
Rahul Dravid would take strike. Grant Flower is the bowler. A very
interesting choice to start the proceedings on the third morning
74.1 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, well tossed up, outside the off,
forward in defence
74.2 GW Flower to Dravid, one run, cracking drive, well fielded by
streak in the covers
Sachin Tendulkar on strike now
74.3 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run, left-arm around the wicket, well
flighted on middle and off, forward in defence
74.4 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted delivery, forward in
defence
74.5 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up again, stretches forward
in defence
74.6 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted delivery, walks down
the track, drives firmly to mid-off
End of over 75 (1 run) India 210/2 (trail by 77 runs)
GW Flower 12-2-29-0 - Jaika End
R Dravid 58* (143b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 0* (8b)
75.1 Price to Dravid, one run, Ray Price bowling left-arm around the
wicket, drifting in to the batsman, goes back to cut, plays it
wide of extra cover
75.2 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted delivery, pitches just
outside the off, squares up the master batsman, completely foxes
him, beaten, doesn't miss the outside edge by much!
75.3 Price to Tendulkar, no run, stretches forward in defence
75.4 Price to Tendulkar, no run, big turn and bounce, Tendulkar watches
it go through to Taibu
75.5 Price to Tendulkar, no run, excellent delivery, pitched on leg and
middle, turning, Tendulkar shuffles a bit, defends
75.6 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well tossed up delivery, goes forward
and plays it to mid-on
End of over 76 (1 run) India 211/2 (trail by 76 runs)
RW Price 24-5-65-2 - Corporation End
R Dravid 59* (144b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 0* (13b)
excellent over this from Price
76.1 GW Flower to Dravid, one run, played towards square leg and takes a
quick single
76.2 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run, quicker through the air, forward in
defence
76.3 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run, well up to the batsman on middle
and off, played neatly towards covers, no chance of a run
76.4 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run, stretches well forward, rapped on
the front pad, loud appeal, not out, that ball was straightening,
Tendulkar getting the benefit of the doubt
76.5 GW Flower to Tendulkar, one run, eased through covers and he is off
the mark, took him 17 balls to do so!
76.6 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, well flighted delivery, defended
End of over 77 (2 runs) India 213/2 (trail by 74 runs)
GW Flower 13-2-31-0 - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 1* (17b) R Dravid 60* (146b 8x4)
77.1 Price to Tendulkar, no run, Tendulkar very watchful indeed, well
flighted dleivery outside the off, left alone
77.2 Price to Tendulkar, one run, quicker through the air, flicked down
to fine leg
77.3 Price to Dravid, no run, tossed up, stretches forward in defence
77.4 Price to Dravid, one run, neatly tucked in the gap at mid-wicket
77.5 Price to Tendulkar, FOUR, fires it in quick, short too, quick to go
back and smack it through covers for four!
77.6 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well tossed up, pushed firmly to mid-on
End of over 78 (6 runs) India 219/2 (trail by 68 runs)
RW Price 25-5-71-2 - Corporation End
R Dravid 61* (148b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 6* (21b 1x4)
78.1 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, well flighted delivery outside the
off, driven to mid-off
78.2 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, Keeps low! too low that is, Dravid is
shocked to see that, hurries to get a bat on it
78.3 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, goes back and defends
78.4 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, well flighted delivery, pushed firmly
to covers
78.5 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, stretches forward and defends
78.6 GW Flower to Dravid, no run, played back to the bowler
End of over 79 (maiden) India 219/2 (trail by 68 runs)
GW Flower 14-3-31-0 - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 6* (21b 1x4) R Dravid 61* (154b 8x4)
79.1 Price to Tendulkar, no run, drifting in to the batsman, Tendulkar
plays with soft hands
79.2 Price to Tendulkar, no run, goes well forward and defends
79.3 Price to Tendulkar, no run, angling in to the batsman, left-arm
around the wicket that is, played to forward short leg
79.4 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted delivery, driven crisply
to extra cover
79.5 Price to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, spinning away, left
alone
79.6 Price to Tendulkar, no run, slightly short in length, rocks back
and smashes the ball straight to cover point
End of over 80 (maiden) India 219/2 (trail by 68 runs)
RW Price 26-6-71-2 - Corporation End
R Dravid 61* (154b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 6* (27b 1x4)
Flower and Price going through their overs quickly here
Bowling change: Heath Streak it would be with the New Ball
Two slips, gully, point, cover and a mid-of
80.1 Streak to Dravid, no run, just outside the off, moving away from
the batsman, left alone
80.2 Streak to Dravid, no run, getting the ball to swing away from the
bat, left alone
80.3 Streak to Dravid, no run, on line with the stumps, on middle and
off that is, gets across and plays it neatly to mid-wicket, there
is a man at mid-wicket
80.4 Streak to Dravid, no run, slightly slower delivery, outside the
off, dravid has nothing to do with it, leaves it alone to the
keeper
80.5 Streak to Dravid, no run, outswinger, pitched well outside the off,
Dravid has nothing to do with it
80.6 Streak to Dravid, no run, pitched outside the off, swinging away,
left alone
End of over 81 (maiden) India 219/2 (trail by 68 runs)
HH Streak 16-7-42-0 - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 6* (27b 1x4) R Dravid 61* (160b 8x4)
Friend it will be to share the new ball
Stopped by the umpire as a few kids make their way past the
sightscreen
81.1 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, sliding down the leg side, left alone
81.2 Friend to Tendulkar, FOUR, loud roar here in Nagpur, the crowd
having a lot to cheer about, short and wide outside the off,
smashed through covers for four!
81.3 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, full in length, just outside the off,
pushed to mid-off
81.4 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, keeping it full, well up to the
batsman to get the ball to swing, little bit of inswing too,
played back down the track with the straightest bat possible
81.5 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, moving away from
Tendulkar, takes a good look and decides to leave it alone
81.6 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, Bang! what a ball, has Tendulkar
hopping on his crease like a cat on a hot tin roof, didn't know
much about the short pitched delivery, even Taibu can't believe
this!
End of over 82 (4 runs) India 223/2 (trail by 64 runs)
TJ Friend 11-2-22-0 (1nb) - Corporation End
R Dravid 61* (160b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 10* (33b 2x4)
82.1 Streak to Dravid, one run, tucked around the corner for an easy
single
82.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, cutting back in to the batsman, played
to mid-on
82.3 Streak to Tendulkar, FOUR, offers Tendulkar an opportunity to get
four runs, pitched on leg and middle, flicked away for four!
82.4 Streak to Tendulkar, one run, full on the off, walks across and
places it wide of mid-on, takes a single
82.5 Streak to Dravid, no run, slightly short, cut away, straight to
backward point
82.6 Streak to Dravid, no run, excellent outswinger, almost got Dravid
playing at it, through to Taibu
End of over 83 (6 runs) India 229/2 (trail by 58 runs)
HH Streak 17-7-48-0 - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 15* (36b 3x4) R Dravid 62* (163b 8x4)
83.1 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, short and sliding down the leg, left
alone
83.2 Friend to Tendulkar, FOUR, full on the legs, that is asking for
trouble, Tendulkar whips it forward of square for four!
83.3 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, slightly short, quick to go back and
cut, straight to backward point
83.4 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, full outside the off, offers the full
face of the bat, straight to mid-off
Tendulkar did not score off the first 16 balls he faced. Has scored
19 runs of 22 balls after that
83.5 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, played to mid-wicket
83.6 Friend to Tendulkar, FOUR, full on the off, what does the little
master do... walks across and plays it effortlessly in the gap
between mid-on and mid-wicket, four runs!
End of over 84 (8 runs) India 237/2 (trail by 50 runs)
TJ Friend 12-2-30-0 (1nb) - Corporation End
R Dravid 62* (163b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 23* (42b 5x4)
84.1 Streak to Dravid, one run, on the pads, worked around the corner
for an easy single, brings Tendulkar on strike now
84.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, wide outside the off, lucky not to be
called so, that was a wide in any form of cricket
84.3 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, juicy half volley outside the off,
driven to extra cover, Carlisle does well to stop, Tendulkar
refuses the single
Tendulklar not too happy with a TV Camera positioned over/behind
the sightscreen
84.4 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, wide outside the off, left alone
84.5 Streak to Tendulkar, one run, on the pads, played to the deep
country at mid-wicket, wide open space there, watambwa is on
patrol, fields
84.6 Streak to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone
End of over 85 (2 runs) India 239/2 (trail by 48 runs)
HH Streak 18-7-50-0 - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 24* (46b 5x4) R Dravid 63* (165b 8x4)
Just the five overs with the new ball and we have Ray Price to bowl
left-arm around the wicket
85.1 Price to Tendulkar, FOUR, well flighted delivery outside the off,
leans forward and times it sweetly through covers for four!
85.2 Price to Tendulkar, no run, defended
85.3 Price to Tendulkar, one run, worked around the corner
85.4 Price to Dravid, no run, forward in defence, back down the track
85.5 Price to Dravid, no run, well flighted, forward in defence
85.6 Price to Dravid, one run, well tossed up, walks forward and drives
to mid-off
End of over 86 (6 runs) India 245/2 (trail by 42 runs)
RW Price 27-6-77-2 - Corporation End
R Dravid 64* (168b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 29* (49b 6x4)
86.1 Streak to Dravid, no run, full outside the off, driven straight to
extra cover
86.2 Streak to Dravid, no run, darting back in to the batsman, played
to backward point
86.3 Streak to Dravid, no run, left alone to th ekeeper
86.4 Streak to Dravid, no run, played back to the bowler
86.5 Streak to Dravid, no run, outside the off, opens the face of the
bat, Grant Flower makes a good stop at gully
86.6 Streak to Dravid, no run, cutting back in to the batsman, played in
defence
End of over 87 (maiden) India 245/2 (trail by 42 runs)
HH Streak 19-8-50-0 - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 29* (49b 6x4) R Dravid 64* (174b 8x4)
87.1 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted delivery, back and
across, defends
87.2 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted outside the off, has
Tendulkar playing slightly away from his body, thick edge and down
to first slip
87.3 Price to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up, driven down to mid-on
87.4 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well tossed up, walks acros and drives
through the on side, Watambwa saves a certain boundary
87.5 Price to Tendulkar, no run, played in defence to covers
87.6 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well tossed up, stretches forward in
defence
End of over 88 (maiden) India 245/2 (trail by 42 runs)
RW Price 28-7-77-2 - Corporation End
R Dravid 64* (174b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 29* (55b 6x4)
88.1 Streak to Dravid, one run, angling in to the batsman, played to
mid-wicket
88.2 Streak to Tendulkar, one run, on leg and middle, whipped to mid-
wicket
88.3 Streak to Dravid, no run
88.4 Streak to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone
88.5 Streak to Dravid, no run, short outside the off, played firmly to
covers
88.6 Streak to Dravid, OUT: wide outside the off, going for the cut,
ball keeps low, drags the ball onto his stumps, a sad dismissal.
blame it on the pitch!
India 247/3, Partnership of 38
R Dravid b Streak 65 (179b 8x4 0x6)
End of over 89 (2 runs) India 247/3 (trail by 40 runs)
HH Streak 20-8-52-1 - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 30* (56b 6x4)
Sourav Ganguly has walked out to the middle
Match State: Drinks
Ganguly is under pressure. He has not scored a Test hundred in a
long while. And, his dislike for short rising delivery will be
again tested today.
89.1 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted to the batsman, pushed to
silly point, in defence
89.2 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well tossed up, outside the off, pushed
to the covers
89.3 Price to Tendulkar, no run, drifting in to the batsman, goes
forward to defend, hit on the front pad, no chance of an appeal
even
89.4 Price to Tendulkar, no run, gets the ball to turn, left alone to
Taibu
89.5 Price to Tendulkar, no run, quicker through the air, leans forward,
head well over the ball, defends
89.6 Price to Tendulkar, no run, picture perfect forward defensive shot
End of over 90 (maiden) India 247/3 (trail by 40 runs)
RW Price 29-8-77-2 - Corporation End
SC Ganguly 0* (0b) SR Tendulkar 30* (62b 6x4)
90.1 Streak to Ganguly, one run, on the pads, played to mid-wicket, off
the mark
90.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, well up to the batsman, just outside
the off, forward in defence
90.3 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, left alone
90.4 Streak to Tendulkar, one run, whipped to mid-wicket for an easy run
Two slips and a gully wait for the edge. A man half way to the
fence at square leg for the mistimed hook
90.5 Streak to Ganguly, no run, bouncer! ducks under it
90.6 Streak to Ganguly, no run, angling in to the batsman, pushes in
defence to the off side, looks for a quick single, Tendulkar
refuses
End of over 91 (2 runs) India 249/3 (trail by 38 runs)
HH Streak 21-8-54-1 - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 31* (65b 6x4) SC Ganguly 1* (3b)
91.1 Price to Tendulkar, one run, full and on the pads, tucked away to
deep fine leg
91.2 Price to Ganguly, no run, tossed up and outside the off, padded
away
91.3 Price to Ganguly, no run, flatter and on the off, padded away once
more with bat tucked behind the pad
91.4 Price to Ganguly, no run, outside the off and a touch shorter,
guided to point
91.5 Price to Ganguly, no run
91.6 Price to Ganguly, no run, full and down the leg side, padded away
once more
End of over 92 (1 run) India 250/3 (trail by 37 runs)
RW Price 30-8-78-2 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 32* (66b 6x4) SC Ganguly 1* (8b)
Friend into the attack, will bowl to Tendulkar
92.1 Friend to Tendulkar, one run, full and on the off, drifting onto
the pads, Tendulkar walks across the stumps and flicks the ball
away effortlessly
92.2 Friend to Ganguly, one run, full and on the pads, this time Ganguly
works to midwicket
92.3 Friend to Tendulkar, one run, full and on the off, Tendulkar flicks
wristily through the on side
92.4 Friend to Ganguly, no run, very short and outside the off, slanting
away, left alone easily, good length to bowl but the line needs to
be closer to the off stump
92.5 Friend to Ganguly, no run, slower one on the off, stroked to covers
with the full face of the bat
92.6 Friend to Ganguly, no run
End of over 93 (3 runs) India 253/3 (trail by 34 runs)
TJ Friend 13-2-33-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 34* (68b 6x4) SC Ganguly 2* (12b)
93.1 Price to Tendulkar, no run
93.2 Price to Tendulkar, FOUR, and that is dispatched through midwicket,
four more to Tendulkar
93.3 Price to Tendulkar, no run
93.4 Price to Tendulkar, no run
93.5 Price to Tendulkar, no run
93.6 Price to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 94 (4 runs) India 257/3 (trail by 30 runs)
RW Price 31-8-82-2 - Corporation End
SC Ganguly 2* (12b) SR Tendulkar 38* (74b 7x4)
94.1 Friend to Ganguly, one run, rising delivery outside the off, on his
toes and pushes through covers
94.2 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, opens the face of the
bat, Grant Flower at backward point fields
94.3 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, on target, defended
94.4 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, sharply rising delivery from a short
of a good length, gets right nehind the line, on his toes, defends
94.5 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, pitched outside the off, moving away
from the batsman, leaves it alone
94.6 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, has a good look at
it, left alone
End of over 95 (1 run) India 258/3 (trail by 29 runs)
TJ Friend 14-2-34-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
SC Ganguly 3* (13b) SR Tendulkar 38* (79b 7x4)
95.1 Price to Ganguly, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence
95.2 Price to Ganguly, no run, left-arm over the wicket, spinning in
from outside the off, hit on the pad
95.3 Price to Ganguly, no run, well outside the off, turning in, allows
the ball to hit the front pad. ganguly very watchful here
95.4 Price to Ganguly, no run, well tossed up, stretches forward in
defence
95.5 Price to Ganguly, no run, bowled from closer to the stumps, on
middle and leg, tries to work it around the corner, inside edge
onto the pads
95.6 Price to Ganguly, no run, well flighted, spinning in from outside
the off, goes forward and pushes the ball away with his front pad
End of over 96 (maiden) India 258/3 (trail by 29 runs)
RW Price 32-9-82-2 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 38* (79b 7x4) SC Ganguly 3* (19b)
96.1 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, slightly short delivery, outside the
off, played towards backward point
96.2 Friend to Tendulkar, no run
96.3 Friend to Tendulkar, no run
96.4 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence
96.5 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, pushed firmly to
covers
96.6 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, full outside the off, late swing too,
Tendulkar very watchful in defence
End of over 97 (maiden) India 258/3 (trail by 29 runs)
TJ Friend 15-3-34-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
SC Ganguly 3* (19b) SR Tendulkar 38* (85b 7x4)
97.1 Price to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, pads it away
97.2 Price to Ganguly, no run, spinning in and keeping a bit low,
punched to mid-off
97.3 Price to Ganguly, no run, spin and bounce, hit on the thigh pad
97.4 Price to Ganguly, no run, well flighted delivery, forward and
smothers the spin
97.5 Price to Ganguly, no run, well flighted delivery, forward in
defence
97.6 Price to Ganguly, no run, well tossed up to the batsman, forward,
offers the pad
End of over 98 (maiden) India 258/3 (trail by 29 runs)
RW Price 33-10-82-2 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 38* (85b 7x4) SC Ganguly 3* (25b)
Just the solitary run scored off the last 28 balls
98.1 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, well up to the batsman, pushed in
defence to mid-on
98.2 Friend to Tendulkar, FOUR, Tendulkar cuts loose now, short outside
the off, cuts late and down to the square third-man fence for four
98.3 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, diving stop at backward point by
Flower, Grant that is
98.4 Friend to Tendulkar, one run, short of a length, sliding in to the
batsman, played down to fine leg
98.5 Friend to Ganguly, no run, Ganguly watches the ball carefully, gets
well behind the line and defends
98.6 Friend to Ganguly, no run, played towards backward point
End of over 99 (5 runs) India 263/3 (trail by 24 runs)
TJ Friend 16-3-39-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 43* (89b 8x4) SC Ganguly 3* (27b)
99.1 Price to Tendulkar, one run, outside the leg, swept down to long
leg
99.2 Price to Ganguly, bye: two runs, sharp turm and bounce, misses
everything, even Taibu
99.3 Price to Ganguly, FOUR, well tossed up, there he goes.. dances down
the track and smack! lofted on drive for four
99.4 Price to Ganguly, no run, spinning in to the batsman, defended
99.5 Price to Ganguly, no run, spining in from outside the off, goes
back and tries to forceit away, finds short leg on the way
99.6 Price to Ganguly, one run, pushes it to wide mid-on, takes a quick
single, makes it rather comfortably in the end
End of over 100 (8 runs) India 271/3 (trail by 16 runs)
RW Price 34-10-88-2 - Corporation End
SC Ganguly 8* (32b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 44* (90b 8x4)
100 overs up on the board, India has scored 271/3
Brighton Watambwa to bowl for the first time today
100.1 Watambwa to Ganguly, no run, on leg and middle, defended
100.2 Watambwa to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, left alone
100.3 Watambwa to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, keeps very low,
through to Taibu
100.4 Watambwa to Ganguly, no run, just short of a length outside the
off, almost drags it back onto the stumps, almost took the varnish
away!
100.5 Watambwa to Ganguly, no run, well on target, forward in defence
100.6 Watambwa to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper
End of over 101 (maiden) India 271/3 (trail by 16 runs)
BT Watambwa 13-5-33-0 (2w 1nb) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 44* (90b 8x4) SC Ganguly 8* (38b 1x4)
101.1 Price to Tendulkar, no run, slightly short in length, cut away,
finds backward point
101.2 Price to Tendulkar, no run, slower through the air, defended
101.3 Price to Tendulkar, one run, quicker delivery, whipped through mid-
wicket
101.4 Price to Ganguly, no run, on leg and middle, defended
101.5 Price to Ganguly, no run, well flighted delivery, forward in
defence, allows the ball to hit him on th epad
101.6 Price to Ganguly, no run, well flighted delivery, pushed towards
the off side
End of over 102 (1 run) India 272/3 (trail by 15 runs)
RW Price 35-10-89-2 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 45* (93b 8x4) SC Ganguly 8* (41b 1x4)
102.1 Watambwa to Tendulkar, one run, full and on the pads, whipped
through the on side, Streaks makes a brilliant diving stop at wide
mid-on, saves three runs
102.2 Watambwa to Ganguly, one run, pushed towards Streak again, picks up
the ball with one hand, bang! has one stump to aim at, hits!
102.3 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
defended
102.4 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the of, driven hard onto
the ground, straight to mid-off
Two more balls before the luncheon break
102.5 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, angling in to the batsman, bowling
more of those inswingers, whipped to mid-wicket, straight to the
fielder
102.6 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, looking for the 50, strikes it
clean, finds the man at mid-wicket. That is lunch here in Nagpur
End of over 103 (2 runs) India 274/3 (trail by 13 runs)
BT Watambwa 14-5-35-0 (2w 1nb) - Jaika End
SC Ganguly 9* (42b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 46* (98b 8x4)
Match State: Lunch - Day 3
India lost the wicketof Dravid (65) dragging a ball from Streak
onto his stumps. that was the only wicket to fall in the session.
65 runs scored in the session of 29 overs. Tendulkar has scored 46
of those. Ganguly is unbeaten on 9.
We will take a break now and be back after lunch in just about 30
mins at 1205 Hrs IST, 0635 Hrs Gmt. So long
Players are back on the field for the post lunch session
103.1 Price to Ganguly, no run, well tossed up, outside the off, defended
103.2 Price to Ganguly, no run, spinning in to the batsman, defended
103.3 Price to Ganguly, no run, well tossed up, spinning in from outside
the off, defended
103.4 Price to Ganguly, no run, pushed through the air, defended to the
off side
103.5 Price to Ganguly, no run, defended
103.6 Price to Ganguly, no run, defended
End of over 104 (maiden) India 274/3 (trail by 13 runs)
RW Price 36-11-89-2 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 46* (98b 8x4) SC Ganguly 9* (48b 1x4)
104.1 Watambwa to Tendulkar, two runs, tucked forward of square for a
couple of runs
104.2 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, outside the of, late swing in that,
goes for that extravagant drive, thick edge towards backward point
104.3 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, almost a yorker, Tendulkar equal to
it, defended
104.4 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, pushed to mid-off
104.5 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, driven firmly to
covers
Tendulkar is waiting for the new bat, his bat has been damaged. he
has got one now and is happy with it
104.6 Watambwa to Tendulkar, one run, pushed to covers and takes a single
End of over 105 (3 runs) India 277/3 (trail by 10 runs)
BT Watambwa 15-5-38-0 (2w 1nb) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 49* (104b 8x4) SC Ganguly 9* (48b 1x4)
Tendulkar is on 49 and the crowd start chanting
105.1 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence
105.2 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence
105.3 Price to Tendulkar, no run, offers no shot, hit outside the line of
off, loud appeal, not out
105.4 Price to Tendulkar, no run, opens the face of the bat, played to
backward point
105.5 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted, forward in defence
105.6 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted delivery, forward in
defence
End of over 106 (maiden) India 277/3 (trail by 10 runs)
RW Price 37-12-89-2 - Corporation End
SC Ganguly 9* (48b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 49* (110b 8x4)
106.1 Watambwa to Ganguly, one run, short, sung around the corner for a
single
106.2 Watambwa to Tendulkar, three runs, that is his fifty! eases the
ball through covers, good piece of fielding at the extra cover
fence, over throws now, results in that extra run
106.3 Watambwa to Ganguly, no run, short of a length, played back to the
bowler
106.4 Watambwa to Ganguly, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
played towards covers
106.5 Watambwa to Ganguly, no run, plays it defensively to covers
106.6 Watambwa to Ganguly, FOUR, wide outside the off, a half volley, all
Ganguly has to do is to get a bat on that, four to the backward
point fence
End of over 107 (8 runs) India 285/3 (trail by 2 runs)
BT Watambwa 16-5-46-0 (2w 1nb) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 52* (111b 8x4) SC Ganguly 14* (53b 2x4)
107.1 Price to Tendulkar, two runs, paddles it around the corner for a
couple of runs
107.2 Price to Tendulkar, one run, tossed up, driving it through the
covers for a single
107.3 Price to Ganguly, one run, pushed firmly to mid-off
107.4 Price to Tendulkar, no run
107.5 Price to Tendulkar, no run
107.6 Price to Tendulkar, one run, shuffles across, plays it around the
corner
End of over 108 (5 runs) India 290/3 (lead by 3 runs)
RW Price 38-12-94-2 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 56* (116b 8x4) SC Ganguly 15* (54b 2x4)
108.1 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run
108.2 Watambwa to Tendulkar, FOUR, on midle and leg, flicked away for
four! such an effortless shot, sweet timing too
108.3 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, getting the ball to wobble in the
air a bit, outside the off, honest in defence
108.4 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, punched back down the track
108.5 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, well up to the batsman, outside the
off, looking in ominous form, smacks it straight down the ground,
carlisle anticipates it well at mid-off
108.6 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, short, rocks back and cuts, Rennie
does the fielding.
End of over 109 (4 runs) India 294/3 (lead by 7 runs)
BT Watambwa 17-5-50-0 (2w 1nb) - Jaika End
SC Ganguly 15* (54b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 60* (122b 9x4)
109.1 GW Flower to Ganguly, no run
109.2 GW Flower to Ganguly, no run
109.3 GW Flower to Ganguly, no run
109.4 GW Flower to Ganguly, one run
109.5 GW Flower to Tendulkar, one run
109.6 GW Flower to Ganguly, no run
End of over 110 (2 runs) India 296/3 (lead by 9 runs)
GW Flower 15-3-33-0 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 61* (123b 9x4) SC Ganguly 16* (59b 2x4)
110.1 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run
110.2 Watambwa to Tendulkar, FOUR, cracking shot through mid-wicket for
four
110.3 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run
110.4 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run
110.5 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run
110.6 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 111 (4 runs) India 300/3 (lead by 13 runs)
BT Watambwa 18-5-54-0 (2w 1nb) - Jaika End
SC Ganguly 16* (59b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 65* (129b 10x4)
111.1 GW Flower to Ganguly, no run
111.2 GW Flower to Ganguly, no run
111.3 GW Flower to Ganguly, FOUR, waits for the ball to come on to the
bat, plays it very late, four runs down to a fine third-man fence
111.4 GW Flower to Ganguly, FOUR, sweetly timed through covers, glorious
shot, four!
111.5 GW Flower to Ganguly, no run, spin and bounce, ganguly does well to
get his bat away from it
111.6 GW Flower to Ganguly, no run, well flighted, stretches forard in
defence
End of over 112 (8 runs) India 308/3 (lead by 21 runs)
GW Flower 19-5-46-0 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 65* (129b 10x4) SC Ganguly 24* (65b 4x4)
112.1 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run
112.2 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, left alone
112.3 Watambwa to Tendulkar, one run, on middle and leg, played to mid-
wicket
112.4 Watambwa to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, played straight to
one of those two gullies in place
112.5 Watambwa to Ganguly, no run, keeps the batsman honest in defence
112.6 Watambwa to Ganguly, FOUR, short and wide outside the off, thumps
it through covers for four!
End of over 113 (5 runs) India 313/3 (lead by 26 runs)
BT Watambwa 19-5-59-0 (2w 1nb) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 66* (132b 10x4) SC Ganguly 28* (68b 5x4)
113.1 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run
113.2 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run
113.3 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run
113.4 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run
113.5 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run
113.6 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 114 (maiden) India 313/3 (lead by 26 runs)
GW Flower 20-6-46-0 - Corporation End
SC Ganguly 28* (68b 5x4) SR Tendulkar 66* (138b 10x4)
114.1 Streak to Ganguly, one run, driven straight, hits Streak's hands
and disturbs the stumps, Streak appeals, not out
114.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, through to the keeper
114.3 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, wide outside the off, left alone
114.4 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, left alone, goes to th ekeeper on the
second bounce. Streak wants Taibu to come a bit closer towards the
stumps
114.5 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, left through to the keeper
114.6 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, well outside the of, left alone
End of over 115 (1 run) India 314/3 (lead by 27 runs)
HH Streak 22-8-55-1 - Jaika End
SC Ganguly 29* (69b 5x4) SR Tendulkar 66* (143b 10x4)
115.1 GW Flower to Ganguly, no run, keeps low, goes back to cut, inside
edge onto the pads.
115.2 GW Flower to Ganguly, no run
115.3 GW Flower to Ganguly, no run, spin and bounce, huries to fend at it
115.4 GW Flower to Ganguly, no run, appeal for a bat pad catch at short
leg, Shepherd not too keen on giving that
115.5 GW Flower to Ganguly, no run
115.6 GW Flower to Ganguly, no run
End of over 116 (maiden) India 314/3 (lead by 27 runs)
GW Flower 21-7-46-0 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 66* (143b 10x4) SC Ganguly 29* (75b 5x4)
116.1 Streak to Tendulkar, wide: no run, too wide outside the off
116.1 Streak to Tendulkar, one run, cracked hard through the covers to
the sweeper
116.2 Streak to Ganguly, no run, just outside the off, pushed forward in
defence
116.3 Streak to Ganguly, no run
116.4 Streak to Ganguly, no run
116.5 Streak to Ganguly, no run
116.6 Streak to Ganguly, no run, wide outside the off, left alone
End of over 117 (2 runs) India 316/3 (lead by 29 runs)
HH Streak 23-8-57-1 (1w) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 67* (144b 10x4) SC Ganguly 29* (80b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
117.1 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run, opens the face of the bat and
plays it to the off side
117.2 GW Flower to Tendulkar, FOUR, swept away for four, glorious shot,
piercing the field on the leg side
117.3 GW Flower to Tendulkar, FOUR, Tendulkar on a move now, tossed up on
midle and leg, played through mid-wicket and four runs
117.4 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run, well tossed up, pushed firmly to
mid-off
117.5 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run
117.6 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 118 (8 runs) India 324/3 (lead by 37 runs)
GW Flower 22-7-54-0 - Corporation End
SC Ganguly 29* (80b 5x4) SR Tendulkar 75* (150b 12x4)
118.1 Streak to Ganguly, no run, just outside the off, played towards
cover point
118.2 Streak to Ganguly, no run, well left outside the off, Ganguly not
too keen on getting on with things here
118.3 Streak to Ganguly, no run, waits for the ball to arrive, opens the
face of the bat, plays to backward point
118.4 Streak to Ganguly, FOUR, on the pads, whipped through long leg for
four
118.5 Streak to Ganguly, no run
118.6 Streak to Ganguly, no run, well outside the off, through to the
keeper
End of over 119 (4 runs) India 328/3 (lead by 41 runs)
HH Streak 24-8-61-1 (1w) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 75* (150b 12x4) SC Ganguly 33* (86b 6x4)
119.1 Price to Tendulkar, no run
119.2 Price to Tendulkar, one run
119.3 Price to Ganguly, no run
119.4 Price to Ganguly, no run
119.5 Price to Ganguly, no run
119.6 Price to Ganguly, no run
End of over 120 (1 run) India 329/3 (lead by 42 runs)
RW Price 36-10-90-2 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 76* (152b 12x4) SC Ganguly 33* (90b 6x4)
120.1 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, short outside the off, cracking cut
shot, Grant Flower makes a wonderful save at backward point, gets
high fives from his mates
120.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, forward in defence
120.3 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, left alone
120.4 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence
120.5 Streak to Tendulkar, FOUR, outside the off, keeps very low, almost
drags the ball to his stumps, past a diving Taibu and down to fine
leg fence for four, lucky runs
The score is all 3's now, 333/3 and umpire shepherd does his
customary hopping around
120.6 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, outside the of, left alone
End of over 121 (4 runs) India 333/3 (lead by 46 runs)
HH Streak 25-8-65-1 (1w) - Jaika End
SC Ganguly 33* (90b 6x4) SR Tendulkar 80* (158b 13x4)
121.1 Price to Ganguly, no run, well flighted delivery, hit on the pad
121.2 Price to Ganguly, FOUR, well tossed up, dances down the track,
takes it on the full, smacks it high over the bowlers head, one
bounce and past the ropes
121.3 Price to Ganguly, no run
121.4 Price to Ganguly, no run
121.5 Price to Ganguly, no run, squeezes the ball towards the on side
121.6 Price to Ganguly, no run, pushed firmly to covers
End of over 122 (4 runs) India 337/3 (lead by 50 runs)
RW Price 37-10-94-2 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 80* (158b 13x4) SC Ganguly 37* (96b 7x4)
122.1 Streak to Tendulkar, (noball) no run, outside the off, left alone
122.1 Streak to Tendulkar, no run
122.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, chops it hard, ball
goes on the bounce to slip
122.3 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, left alone
122.4 Streak to Tendulkar, FOUR, what a shot! offers the full face of the
bat, ball goes straight as it can ever go, just pastthe stumps at
the bowler's end, four runs!
122.5 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, left alone to Taibu
122.6 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, leaves it alone to
the keeper
End of over 123 (5 runs) India 342/3 (lead by 55 runs)
HH Streak 26-8-70-1 (1w 1nb) - Jaika End
SC Ganguly 37* (96b 7x4) SR Tendulkar 84* (165b 14x4)
123.1 Price to Ganguly, one run, tucked around the corner
123.2 Price to Tendulkar, one run, opens the face of the bat and runs it
down behind point
123.3 Price to Ganguly, no run
123.4 Price to Ganguly, OUT: well tossed up, dances down the track and
lofts the ball high in the air, Grant Flower is the happiest
fielder getting under it, takes the catch at deep wide mid-on
India 344/4, Partnership of 97
SC Ganguly c GW Flower b Price 38 (99b 7x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 85* (166b 14x4) RW Price 37.4-10-96-3
VVS Laxman is the new batsman
123.5 Price to Laxman, no run, well tossed up, stretches forward in
defence
123.6 Price to Laxman, no run, well tossed up, stretches forward in
defence
End of over 124 (2 runs) India 344/4 (lead by 57 runs)
RW Price 38-10-96-3 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 85* (166b 14x4) VVS Laxman 0* (2b)
124.1 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, high full toss, defends
124.2 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, left alone
124.3 Friend to Tendulkar, one run, on the pads, worked around the corner
124.4 Friend to Laxman, no run, outside the off, left alone to Taibu
124.5 Friend to Laxman, no run, outside the off, moving away from the
batsman, left alone
124.6 Friend to Laxman, no run, Laxman not wanting to do anything with
it, shoulders arms at it, through to Taibu
End of over 125 (1 run) India 345/4 (lead by 58 runs)
TJ Friend 17-3-40-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 86* (169b 14x4) VVS Laxman 0* (5b)
125.1 Price to Tendulkar, one run, outside the leg, sweeps it down to
fine leg
125.2 Price to Laxman, no run, quicker through the air, defended
125.3 Price to Laxman, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence
125.4 Price to Laxman, no run, well flighted delivery, forward in defence
125.5 Price to Laxman, no run, pushed defensively towards covers
125.6 Price to Laxman, no run, quicker through the air, laxman
tentatively forward in defence
End of over 126 (1 run) India 346/4 (lead by 59 runs)
RW Price 39-10-97-3 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 87* (170b 14x4) VVS Laxman 0* (10b)
126.1 Friend to Tendulkar, no run
126.2 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
cuts it, mistimes
126.3 Friend to Tendulkar, FOUR, what a shot! juicy half volley outside
the off, smashes it through covers for four, sweet timing too,
glorious shot!
126.4 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, bouncer! ducks under it
126.5 Friend to Tendulkar, no run
126.6 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, bouncer! sways away from it, Friend
generating some pace and bounce here on a hot afternoon in Nagpur
End of over 127 (4 runs) India 350/4 (lead by 63 runs)
TJ Friend 18-3-44-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
VVS Laxman 0* (10b) SR Tendulkar 91* (176b 15x4)
127.1 Price to Laxman, no run, well flighted delivery, forward in
defence, bat and pad close together
127.2 Price to Laxman, no run, well flighted delivery, forward in
defence, bat and pad close together, crowd getting a bit restless
127.3 Price to Laxman, no run, well flighted delivery, forward in
defence, bat and pad close together, ball goes towards the off
side
127.4 Price to Laxman, no run, defended
127.5 Price to Laxman, no run, forward in defence
127.6 Price to Laxman, no run, quicker through the air, defence is the
answer
End of over 128 (maiden) India 350/4 (lead by 63 runs)
RW Price 40-11-97-3 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 91* (176b 15x4) VVS Laxman 0* (16b)
128.1 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, shows the full face of the bat in
defence
128.2 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, looking to force the ball through the
on side, plays back to the bowler
128.3 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, cutting back in sharply, played back
down the track
128.4 Friend to Tendulkar, two runs, on the pads, whipped through the leg
side, behind square leg, takes a couple of runs
128.5 Friend to Tendulkar, two runs, once again played down to long leg,
two more runs
128.6 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, low full toss outside the off, played
to mid-off
End of over 129 (4 runs) India 354/4 (lead by 67 runs)
TJ Friend 19-3-48-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
VVS Laxman 0* (16b) SR Tendulkar 95* (182b 15x4)
129.1 Price to Laxman, no run, forward in defence
129.2 Price to Laxman, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence
129.3 Price to Laxman, no run, well flighted, forward in defence
129.4 Price to Laxman, two runs, played through mid-wicket, takes a
couple of runs and is off the mark, took him 20 balls
129.5 Price to Laxman, no run, stretches forward in defence
129.6 Price to Laxman, no run, driven firmly back to the bowler, diving
stop by price
End of over 130 (2 runs) India 356/4 (lead by 69 runs)
RW Price 41-11-99-3 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 95* (182b 15x4) VVS Laxman 2* (22b)
130.1 Friend to Tendulkar, FOUR, short outside the off, picks the ball
early, swings it forward of square for four, is on 99 now
130.2 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, left alone, much to
the disappointment of the big crowd here
130.3 Friend to Tendulkar, two runs, on middle and off, flicked through
mid-wicket, works it away for a couple of runs, that is his 28th
Test hundred.
130.4 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, on target, forward in defence
130.5 Friend to Tendulkar, one run, goes right up on his toes, plays it
to mid-wicket, takes a single
130.6 Friend to Laxman, no run, hurries Laxman to defend, played down the
track. That is Tea on day-3
End of over 131 (7 runs) India 363/4 (lead by 76 runs)
TJ Friend 20-3-55-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 102* (187b 16x4) VVS Laxman 2* (23b)
Match State: Tea - Day 3
The highlight of the session has definitely been the 100 by Sachin
Tendulkar.
Ganguly was the batsman dismissed caught in the deep by Grant
Flower off the bowling of Price.
We will be back in a short while after a cup of tea.
Welcome back to Nagpur
Ray Price to bowl left-arm over the wicket to Tendulkar
131.1 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted, goes inside out, drives
to the off side
131.2 Price to Tendulkar, no run, rocks back and cuts, straight to the
fielder
131.3 Price to Tendulkar, no run, defended
131.4 Price to Tendulkar, no run, pitched outside the leg, spinning in,
making Tendulkar play at it
131.5 Price to Tendulkar, no run, spinning in from outside the leg,
worked around the corner, only to short fine leg
131.6 Price to Tendulkar, no run, almost a comedy of errors here, ball
spining in sharply, good bounce too, Tendulkar shoulders arms at
it, hit on the body, pops up and falls close to the leg stump,
kicks it away, almost knocked it onto the stumps, young Taibu is
all too excited by this
End of over 132 (maiden) India 363/4 (lead by 76 runs)
RW Price 42-12-99-3 - Corporation End
VVS Laxman 2* (23b) SR Tendulkar 102* (193b 16x4)
132.1 Watambwa to Laxman, no run, on target, Laxman defends
132.2 Watambwa to Laxman, no run, short, cuts it away, Rennie at backward
point fields, denies the single
132.3 Watambwa to Laxman, no run, darting in to the batsman, defended
132.4 Watambwa to Laxman, no run, well on target, played back down the
track
132.5 Watambwa to Laxman, one run, square drive, just the single
132.6 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 133 (1 run) India 364/4 (lead by 77 runs)
BT Watambwa 20-5-60-0 (2w 1nb) - Jaika End
VVS Laxman 3* (28b) SR Tendulkar 102* (194b 16x4)
133.1 Price to Laxman, one run, well tossed up, driven straight down the
ground to deep mid-off, takes a quick single
133.2 Price to Tendulkar, no run
133.3 Price to Tendulkar, no run
133.4 Price to Tendulkar, two runs
133.5 Price to Tendulkar, no run
133.6 Price to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 134 (3 runs) India 367/4 (lead by 80 runs)
RW Price 43-12-102-3 - Corporation End
VVS Laxman 4* (29b) SR Tendulkar 104* (199b 16x4)
134.1 Watambwa to Laxman, one run
134.2 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run
134.3 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, tries to pull a short ball, played
at a bit too early, ball goes to mid-on
134.4 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper
134.5 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, angling down the leg side, rapped on
the pads, loud shout, not out
134.6 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, just outside the off, forward in
defence
End of over 135 (1 run) India 368/4 (lead by 81 runs)
BT Watambwa 21-5-61-0 (2w 1nb) - Jaika End
VVS Laxman 5* (30b) SR Tendulkar 104* (204b 16x4)
135.1 Price to Laxman, no run, well flighted ball, forward in defence
135.2 Price to Laxman, no run, well flighted ball, forward in defence
135.3 Price to Laxman, no run
135.4 Price to Laxman, no run, well flighted ball, forward in defence
135.5 Price to Laxman, FOUR, well flighted, walks across, flicks it
through mid-wicket for four, his first boundary
135.6 Price to Laxman, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence
End of over 136 (4 runs) India 372/4 (lead by 85 runs)
RW Price 44-12-106-3 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 104* (204b 16x4) VVS Laxman 9* (36b 1x4)
136.1 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, cracking off drive, great pieceof
fielding by Carlisle at deep mid-off
136.2 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run
136.3 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run
136.4 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, well up to the batsman. played back
to the bowler
136.5 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, short outside the off, powerful
square cut, fielded at point
136.6 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, short outside the of, cut firmly
towards cover point
End of over 137 (maiden) India 372/4 (lead by 85 runs)
BT Watambwa 22-6-61-0 (2w 1nb) - Jaika End
VVS Laxman 9* (36b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 104* (210b 16x4)
137.1 Price to Laxman, no run
137.2 Price to Laxman, FOUR, pulled away through midwicket for four
137.3 Price to Laxman, no run, forward in defence
137.4 Price to Laxman, no run, pushed towards covers
137.5 Price to Laxman, no run
137.6 Price to Laxman, no run, well flighted, forward in defence
End of over 138 (4 runs) India 376/4 (lead by 89 runs)
RW Price 45-12-110-3 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 104* (210b 16x4) VVS Laxman 13* (42b 2x4)
Heath Streak to bowl now
138.1 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, left alone
138.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper
138.3 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, has a good look at
it, leaves it alone
138.4 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, well outside the off stump, left alone
138.5 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, pushed firmly to mid-
off
138.6 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, checks the shot at the last moment.
End of over 139 (maiden) India 376/4 (lead by 89 runs)
HH Streak 27-9-70-1 (1w 1nb) - Jaika End
VVS Laxman 13* (42b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 104* (216b 16x4)
There has been no rotation of the strike at all for the last five
overs. It is now 29 balls since the last single
139.1 Price to Laxman, no run, well flighted delivery, forward in defence
139.2 Price to Laxman, no run, well tossed up, pushed firmly to mid-on
Laxman very cautious here, trying to save his place in the squad,
which by all means has had an effect on the strike rate
139.3 Price to Laxman, no run, pushed to backward point
139.4 Price to Laxman, no run, spinning away from the bat, gos forward in
defence, through to the keeper
139.5 Price to Laxman, OUT: well flighted delivery, pushes forward
without much of a purpose, off the glove goes straight to Rennie
at silly point, catch snapped up, Laxman's innings is all over!
India 376/5, Partnership of 32
VVS Laxman c Rennie b Price 13 (47b 2x4 0x6)
SR Tendulkar 104* (216b 16x4) RW Price 45.5-12-110-4
Sanjay Bangar is the new batsman. he hit a double hundred against
Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy recently, he is in good form
139.6 Price to Bangar, no run, well flighted, forward in defence
End of over 140 (maiden) India 376/5 (lead by 89 runs)
RW Price 46-13-110-4 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 104* (216b 16x4) SB Bangar 0* (1b)
Ray Price has bowled very well today, has four wickets now!
140.1 Streak to Tendulkar, one run, struck through covers and takes a
single
140.2 Streak to Bangar, no run, well outside the off, left alone
140.3 Streak to Bangar, one run, driven sweetly to deep wide mid-off, off
the mark with a single
140.4 Streak to Tendulkar, no run
140.5 Streak to Tendulkar, one run, struck firmly to deep point
140.6 Streak to Bangar, no run, driven firmly back to the bowler, tries
to deflect the ball onto the stumps
End of over 141 (3 runs) India 379/5 (lead by 92 runs)
HH Streak 28-9-73-1 (1w 1nb) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 106* (219b 16x4) SB Bangar 1* (4b)
141.1 Price to Tendulkar, no run
141.2 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted, played towards point
141.3 Price to Tendulkar, one run, played through covers and takes a
single
141.4 Price to Bangar, no run, well tossed up, defended
141.5 Price to Bangar, no run, well flighted delivery, forward in defence
141.6 Price to Bangar, no run
End of over 142 (1 run) India 380/5 (lead by 93 runs)
RW Price 47-13-111-4 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 107* (222b 16x4) SB Bangar 1* (7b)
142.1 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, shaping away,
driven firmly to mid off
142.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, full again and on the off, played back
down the wicket to the bowler
142.3 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, just short of a length and outside the
off, left well alone
142.4 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, short again and a bit of width,
Tendulkar plays the cut and misses, through to the keeper
142.5 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, full and outside the off stump, left
alone to the keeper
142.6 Streak to Tendulkar, one run, short and a bit of width again, cut
well off the back foot, there's a man on the fence at cover point,
well fielded, just a single
End of over 143 (1 run) India 381/5 (lead by 94 runs)
HH Streak 29-9-74-1 (1w 1nb) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 108* (228b 16x4) SB Bangar 1* (7b)
143.1 Price to Tendulkar, one run, back of a length an fon the pads,
whipped away to deep backward square
143.2 Price to Bangar, no run, fuller and on the off, defended
143.3 Price to Bangar, no run, floater on the off, defended with soft
ahnds
143.4 Price to Bangar, no run, flatter and on the off, defended to the
off side with an angled bat
143.5 Price to Bangar, no run
143.6 Price to Bangar, no run, full and on the off, stroked inside out to
short covbers
End of over 144 (1 run) India 382/5 (lead by 95 runs)
RW Price 48-13-112-4 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 109* (229b 16x4) SB Bangar 1* (12b)
Friend into the attack
144.1 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and on the off,
played down to gully
144.2 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, fuller and on the off, driven to mid
off
144.3 Friend to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length and on the off,
played back down the track
144.4 Friend to Tendulkar, one run, overpitched and outside the off,
driven inside out through the covers
144.5 Friend to Bangar, no run, just short of a good length and outside
the off, left well alone by Bangar
144.6 Friend to Bangar, no run, short one on the stumps, the batsman
sways out of the way and the ball goes through to the keeper
End of over 145 (1 run) India 383/5 (lead by 96 runs)
TJ Friend 21-3-56-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 110* (233b 16x4) SB Bangar 1* (14b)
145.1 Price to Tendulkar, no run
145.2 Price to Tendulkar, no run, full and on the off, defended to point
145.3 Price to Tendulkar, no run
145.4 Price to Tendulkar, no run, back of a length and on the pads,
tucked away to the on side
145.5 Price to Tendulkar, two runs, full but on the pads, easy as
anything for Tendulkar to work away to midwicket for a brace
145.6 Price to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 146 (2 runs) India 385/5 (lead by 98 runs)
RW Price 49-13-114-4 - Corporation End
SB Bangar 1* (14b) SR Tendulkar 112* (239b 16x4)
And the drinks are on the field, Umpire Shepherd waves them into
the field
Match State: Drinks
Welcome back afte the drinks break
146.1 Friend to Bangar, no run, just short of a length and on the off,
punched off the back foot to covers
146.2 Friend to Bangar, no run, fuller and a hint of late inswing,
defended back down the track with bat and pad held close together
146.3 Friend to Bangar, FOUR, full toss on the pads, slipping further
down leg side, takenb on the full and whipped away off the pads to
the midwicket fence
146.4 Friend to Bangar, no run, full, straight and on the off, better
line and length, played down the track with the full face of the
bat
146.5 Friend to Bangar, no run
146.6 Friend to Bangar, no run, good length ball outside the off, left
alone
End of over 147 (4 runs) India 389/5 (lead by 102 runs)
TJ Friend 22-3-60-0 (1nb) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 112* (239b 16x4) SB Bangar 5* (20b 1x4)
147.1 Price to Tendulkar, FOUR, short and on the pads, long hop that,
Tendulkar sees it early, frees his arms and pulls to the midwicket
fence, fierce power there
147.2 Price to Tendulkar, no run, flatter and quicker, on the off, full
too, padded away towards point
147.3 Price to Tendulkar, one run
147.4 Price to Bangar, no run
147.5 Price to Bangar, no run
147.6 Price to Bangar, no run, slower and wide outside the off, good
length, left alone
End of over 148 (5 runs) India 394/5 (lead by 107 runs)
RW Price 50-13-119-4 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 117* (242b 17x4) SB Bangar 5* (23b 1x4)
148.1 Friend to Tendulkar, (noball) no run, a full beamer from Friend, he
has been warned about this before, that is very unfortunate for
young Travis Friend, as per the ruules Umpire Venkat hands Friend
his glasses and hat, that is the end of Friend's bowling for this
innings
148.1 GW Flower to Tendulkar, one run
148.2 GW Flower to Bangar, no run, well flighted and outside the off,
left alone
This will raise a bit of debate here. The Friend beamers were
clearly not deliberate. And yet he is facing a pretty stiff
punishment.
148.3 GW Flower to Bangar, no run
148.4 GW Flower to Bangar, no run
148.5 GW Flower to Bangar, no run, full and on the off, defended
148.6 GW Flower to Bangar, no run, short and outside the off, punched to
covers
End of over 149 (2 runs) India 396/5 (lead by 109 runs)
GW Flower 23-7-55-0 - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 118* (244b 17x4) SB Bangar 5* (28b 1x4)
149.1 Price to Tendulkar, legbye: one run
149.2 Price to Bangar, no run, full and on the off, defended
149.3 Price to Bangar, no run
149.4 Price to Bangar, no run, full and on the off, defended to point
149.5 Price to Bangar, no run, well flighted and on the off, defended
back down the wicket
149.6 Price to Bangar, no run, flatter and on the off, defended again
End of over 150 (1 run, maiden) India 397/5 (lead by 110 runs)
RW Price 51-14-119-4 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 118* (245b 17x4) SB Bangar 5* (33b 1x4)
150.1 GW Flower to Tendulkar, FOUR, short and on the pads, pulled through
midwicket once more
150.2 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run
150.3 GW Flower to Tendulkar, one run
150.4 GW Flower to Bangar, one run
150.5 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run
150.6 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 151 (6 runs) India 403/5 (lead by 116 runs)
GW Flower 24-7-61-0 - Jaika End
SB Bangar 6* (34b 1x4) SR Tendulkar 123* (250b 18x4)
151.1 Price to Bangar, no run, well flighted delivery, stretches forward
in defence
151.2 Price to Bangar, no run, good shout for lbw, not out says umpire
Shepherd
151.3 Price to Bangar, no run, well flighted delivery, walks forward and
drives the ball, only up to silly pointr
151.4 Price to Bangar, no run, well flighted delivery, defended
151.5 Price to Bangar, no run, outside the off, pushed defensively
towards covers
151.6 Price to Bangar, no run
End of over 152 (maiden) India 403/5 (lead by 116 runs)
RW Price 52-15-119-4 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 123* (250b 18x4) SB Bangar 6* (40b 1x4)
152.1 GW Flower to Tendulkar, one run, worked around the corner for an
easy single
152.2 GW Flower to Bangar, no run
152.3 GW Flower to Bangar, FOUR, plants his foot forward and smack!
lofted high over deep mid-on for four, Carlisle making a desperate
effort to take the catch
152.4 GW Flower to Bangar, one run, played around the corner for a single
152.5 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run
152.6 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 153 (6 runs) India 409/5 (lead by 122 runs)
GW Flower 25-7-67-0 - Jaika End
SB Bangar 11* (43b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 124* (253b 18x4)
153.1 Price to Bangar, no run, well flighted delivery, well forward in
defence
153.2 Price to Bangar, no run, well flighted delivery, well forward in
defence
153.3 Price to Bangar, one run, played through covers for an easy single
153.4 Price to Tendulkar, two runs, plays the ball very late, down to
square third-man fence
153.5 Price to Tendulkar, no run
153.6 Price to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 154 (3 runs) India 412/5 (lead by 125 runs)
RW Price 53-15-122-4 - Corporation End
SB Bangar 12* (46b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 126* (256b 18x4)
154.1 GW Flower to Bangar, no run, flighted delivery, outside the off,
left alone to thekeeper
154.2 GW Flower to Bangar, no run, stretches forward in defence
154.3 GW Flower to Bangar, no run
154.4 GW Flower to Bangar, no run
154.5 GW Flower to Bangar, no run, tries to whip it around the corner,
mistimes
154.6 GW Flower to Bangar, no run, driven firmly to covers
End of over 155 (maiden) India 412/5 (lead by 125 runs)
GW Flower 26-8-67-0 - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 126* (256b 18x4) SB Bangar 12* (52b 2x4)
155.1 Price to Tendulkar, bye: FOUR, spun a long way away from the bat,
beaten, beats the keeper too
155.2 Price to Tendulkar, no run, goes for the sweep, beaten
155.3 Price to Tendulkar, one run, quick single taken to covers
155.4 Price to Bangar, one run
155.5 Price to Tendulkar, no run
155.6 Price to Tendulkar, two runs, paddle sweep, gets a couple of runs
End of over 156 (8 runs) India 420/5 (lead by 133 runs)
RW Price 54-15-126-4 - Corporation End
SB Bangar 13* (53b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 129* (261b 18x4)
156.1 GW Flower to Bangar, no run
156.2 GW Flower to Bangar, no run
156.3 GW Flower to Bangar, no run
156.4 GW Flower to Bangar, no run
156.5 GW Flower to Bangar, one run, runs it just wide of backward point
and takes a quick single
156.6 GW Flower to Tendulkar, three runs, over pitched, pushed firmly
through covers
End of over 157 (4 runs) India 424/5 (lead by 137 runs)
GW Flower 27-8-71-0 - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 132* (262b 18x4) SB Bangar 14* (58b 2x4)
157.1 Price to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, left alone
157.2 Price to Tendulkar, no run, playing on the backfoot, playing with
soft hands, the edge does not carry to the lonely slip
157.3 Price to Tendulkar, one run, pushes the ball softly towards
backward point and take a quick single
157.4 Price to Bangar, one run, pushed firmly to covers and takes a quick
single
157.5 Price to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, played in defence
towards point
157.6 Price to Tendulkar, one run, pushed through covers for an easy
single
End of over 158 (3 runs) India 427/5 (lead by 140 runs)
RW Price 55-15-129-4 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 134* (267b 18x4) SB Bangar 15* (59b 2x4)
158.1 GW Flower to Tendulkar, one run, played just wide of short fine leg
158.2 GW Flower to Bangar, no run, short, rocks back and punches the ball
to the covers, straight to the fielder
158.3 GW Flower to Bangar, three runs, on middle and leg, whipped away,
good use of the wrists, gets three for that
158.4 GW Flower to Tendulkar, one run, played around the corner for a
single, no chance of a second run
158.5 GW Flower to Bangar, no run
158.6 GW Flower to Bangar, one run, on middle and leg, played just wide
of mid-wicket and takes a quick single. Players going through the
motions here, another 5 overs to be bowled in the day
End of over 159 (6 runs) India 433/5 (lead by 146 runs)
GW Flower 28-8-77-0 - Jaika End
SB Bangar 19* (63b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 136* (269b 18x4)
159.1 Price to Bangar, no run, short, outside the off, played to backward
point, Grant Flower is the fielder
159.2 Price to Bangar, no run, well flighted delivery, stretches forward
in defence
159.3 Price to Bangar, no run, well tossed up, stretches forward in
defence
159.4 Price to Bangar, no run
159.5 Price to Bangar, one run, waits for the ball to turn, places it
just wide of short third-man,. quick single
159.6 Price to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 160 (1 run) India 434/5 (lead by 147 runs)
RW Price 56-15-130-4 - Corporation End
SB Bangar 20* (68b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 136* (270b 18x4)
Trveor Gripper will have a bowl now
160.1 Gripper to Bangar, no run, defended
160.2 Gripper to Bangar, no run, defended
160.3 Gripper to Bangar, no run, defended
160.4 Gripper to Bangar, no run, pushed firmly to covers, no chance of a
run
160.5 Gripper to Bangar, no run, gives the ball a little more air,
defended
160.6 Gripper to Bangar, one run, on the pads, worked around the corner
for an easy single
End of over 161 (1 run) India 435/5 (lead by 148 runs)
TR Gripper 4-0-16-0 - Jaika End
SB Bangar 21* (74b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 136* (270b 18x4)
161.1 Price to Bangar, no run, well flighted delivery, forward in defence
161.2 Price to Bangar, no run, quicker through the air, defended
161.3 Price to Bangar, no run, this is getting a bit dull, forward in
defence again
161.4 Price to Bangar, no run, nothing, just noothing at all being
achieved, stretches forward and defends
161.5 Price to Bangar, no run, plays to backward point
161.6 Price to Bangar, no run, spinning outside the off, left alone
End of over 162 (maiden) India 435/5 (lead by 148 runs)
RW Price 57-16-130-4 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 136* (270b 18x4) SB Bangar 21* (80b 2x4)
162.1 Gripper to Tendulkar, no run, forward in defence
162.2 Gripper to Tendulkar, one run, played down to fine leg, plays the
sweep shot for a single
162.3 Gripper to Bangar, one run, full on middle and leg, whipped through
the gap at mid-wicket
162.4 Gripper to Tendulkar, no run, quicker through the air, forward in
defence
162.5 Gripper to Tendulkar, no run
162.6 Gripper to Tendulkar, no run
End of over 163 (2 runs) India 437/5 (lead by 150 runs)
TR Gripper 5-0-18-0 - Jaika End
SB Bangar 22* (81b 2x4) SR Tendulkar 137* (275b 18x4)
163.1 Price to Bangar, no run
163.2 Price to Bangar, no run, well flighted, nothing other than a
forward defensive push
163.3 Price to Bangar, no run, defended
163.4 Price to Bangar, no run, stretches forward in defence
163.5 Price to Bangar, no run, quicker delivery, outside the off, left
alone
163.6 Price to Bangar, no run, fires it in full, defended. That is it for
the day.
End of over 164 (maiden) India 437/5 (lead by 150 runs)
RW Price 58-17-130-4 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 137* (275b 18x4) SB Bangar 22* (87b 2x4)
Match State: Stumps - Day 3
228 runs scored off the 90 overs losing three wickets, Dravid (65),
Ganguly (38) and Laxman (13).
Rick Price was the best of the bowlers, his marathon spell
providing the figures of 58-7-130-4
The star of the day has been Sachin Tendulkar (137*), his 28th Test
hundred.
Giving him company is Sanjay Bangar on 22.
Given the fact that Australia has set the standards by scoring at
around four runs per over against such opposition as South Africa,
The batting of the much experienced Indian star batsmen against a
very inexperienced Zimbabwe attack can be termed - boring.
Sachin Tendulkar was as always an exception. What has hurt the
scoring rate and making the game dull is the fact that most of the
Indian batsmen are on notice.
Dravid has never been a dashing batsman and to add to that he is
trying to put together a few decent scores.
Ganguly struggled for a while, failing to rotate the strike and
all. Though he stepped out and struck couple of fours, there were
only shades of the vintage Ganguly.
VVS Laxman was just too defencive, he did not look like a part of
the game today, trying to block almost everything as if his very
life depended on it.
The same applies to Sanjay Bangar too. He too is trying to cement
his place in the squad.
One should not take anything away from Zimbabwe bowlers, they
tolied veryhard on another hot and humid day.
Sachin Tendulkar stood like a colossus and made all the difference.
He is in good touch and might look to play a big knock tomorrow.
We will be back with you tomorrow at 0930 hrs IST, 0400 hrs GMT. So
long.
Good Morning!
Welcome to the VCA Stadium in Nagpur for the fourth day's play
between India and Zimbabwe.
India will resume on 437/5. Sachin Tendulkar is on 137 and Sanjay
Bangar on 22.
This pitch has completely broken up. It would not be an
exxageration to say that there are holes in this track.
Almost resembles the roads in India. The ball is going to kick,
spin, jump, keep low and all that.
The umpires Venkatraghavan and David Shepherd are in the middle.
The Zimbabwe fielders are huddled together, almost a ritual, they
too walk towards the middle.
Greeted with a loud roar are the Indian batsmen, who at present are
slowly making their way towards the pitch.
It will be Heath Streak to start the proceedings, with just the
solitary slip. Taking strike is Sachin Tendulkar.
The third new ball has bee taken, this will only help the runs to
flow freely.
Here comes Streak, right-arm over the wicket
164.1 Streak to Tendulkar, one run, just outside the off, pushed towards
covers and takes a single.
164.2 Streak to Bangar, no run, short of a good length outside the off,
Bangar has nothign to do with it.
India should be looking to pile on the runs ahead of a declaration
here.
164.3 Streak to Bangar, no run, short of a good length, outside the off,
left alone to Taibu
164.4 Streak to Bangar, FOUR, Bangar opens for Railways in the Ranji
Trophy, not new to the new ball any ways, Streak slides the ball
onto his pads, flicked away, sweetly timed, no chance of stopping
that, four runs!
164.5 Streak to Bangar, no run, much better ball, getting the ball to
swing away from the right-hander, squares him up, thick edge and
the ball goes to backward point.
164.6 Streak to Bangar, FOUR, short of a good length, outside the off,
tries to play the square drive, gets a thickish edge and the ball
races down to the square third-man fence for four. The new hard
ball making it easy for the batsmen to score a few quick runs
here.
End of over 165 (9 runs) India 446/5 (lead by 159 runs)
HH Streak 30-9-83-1 (1w 1nb) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 138* (276b 18x4) SB Bangar 30* (92b 4x4)
Ray Price to bowl with the new ball. Perhaps another mistake by
Carlisle to have taken the new ball if he were to bowl with the
spinner.
165.1 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted, turn and bounce, inside
edge onto the pads, balloons up on the on side, no short leg to
take the catch.
165.2 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted delivery, spin-bounce,
outside the off, Tendulkar taken by surprise.
165.3 Price to Tendulkar, one run, on the pads, played around the corner
for a single
165.4 Price to Bangar, FOUR, well tossed up, dances down the track and
smack! high and wide of mid-on, four!
165.5 Price to Bangar, no run, well flighted delivery, forward in defence
165.6 Price to Bangar, no run, well tossed up, Bangar looking very
aggressive this morning, tries to cover drive
End of over 166 (5 runs) India 451/5 (lead by 164 runs)
RW Price 59-17-135-4 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 139* (279b 18x4) SB Bangar 34* (95b 5x4)
166.1 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
left alone to the keeper. Tendulkar waiting to cut loose.
166.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, short of a length, rising delivery,
cuttingback in to the batsman, rises on his toes and plays the
ball back down the track
166.3 Streak to Tendulkar, one run, sliding down the leg, off the hips
played down to fine leg
166.4 Streak to Bangar, no run, well pitched up, keeps Bangar honest in
defence
166.5 Streak to Bangar, no run, slower delivery, spinning in, bowled that
off-break, Bangar going up on the toes, gets an inside edge onto
the pad
166.6 Streak to Bangar, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
seaming away, Bangar watches it very carefully, leaves it alone to
the keeper
End of over 167 (1 run) India 452/5 (lead by 165 runs)
HH Streak 31-9-84-1 (1w 1nb) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 140* (282b 18x4) SB Bangar 34* (98b 5x4)
167.1 Price to Tendulkar, one run, well flighted delivery, driven down
the ground to long off for a single
167.2 Price to Bangar, FOUR, tossed up, dancing down the track, hits the
ball in the air, wide of mid-on, looking for the quick runs and
doing it in good style
167.3 Price to Bangar, FOUR, Sanjay Bangar take a bow! Even has Sachin
Tendulkar applauding this shot, plants his foot forward and a
lofted extra cover drive, what a wonderful shot!
167.4 Price to Bangar, no run, quicker, flat delivery, bat and pad close
together in defence
167.5 Price to Bangar, no run, well tossed up, keeps Bangar honest in
defence
167.6 Price to Bangar, no run, well tossed up, keeps Bangar honest in
defence. Nine runs came off this over
End of over 168 (9 runs) India 461/5 (lead by 174 runs)
RW Price 60-17-144-4 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 141* (283b 18x4) SB Bangar 42* (103b 7x4)
168.1 Streak to Tendulkar, two runs, Tendulkar gets into the act, smahes
it to the point fence, Travis Friend does well to save two runs,
was a powerfully hit shot
168.2 Streak to Tendulkar, FOUR, short of a length, too close to the bosy
to cut, cuts anyways and gets four runs for that, just too good!
168.3 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, over pitched, driven firmly to mid-
off.
168.4 Streak to Tendulkar, bye: two runs, short, goes for the pull,
beaten, beats Taibu too
168.5 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, driven straight to
covers
168.6 Streak to Tendulkar, one run, rocks back and punches it through
covers, takes a single and keeps the strike
End of over 169 (9 runs) India 470/5 (lead by 183 runs)
HH Streak 32-9-91-1 (1w 1nb) - Jaika End
SR Tendulkar 148* (289b 19x4) SB Bangar 42* (103b 7x4)
169.1 Price to Tendulkar, one run, paddle sweep, gets the single
169.2 Price to Bangar, no run, excellent delivery, well flighted, turning
away from the batsman, pushing forward at it, beaten
169.3 Price to Bangar, no run, well flighted outside the off, pushed
forward in defence
169.4 Price to Bangar, no run, quicker through the air, drifting in to
the batsman, hurried to defend it
169.5 Price to Bangar, two runs, played behind point and down to square
third-man area, gets a couple of runs and inches towards his
maiden Fifty.
169.6 Price to Bangar, two runs, tossed up, driven through covers, little
bit of misfield, makes 'em pay for that, takes the extra run,
converts the single to two. Some urgency here that was not be seen
yesterday.
End of over 170 (5 runs) India 475/5 (lead by 188 runs)
RW Price 61-17-149-4 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 149* (290b 19x4) SB Bangar 46* (108b 7x4)
Heath Streak to continue.
170.1 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, pitched up, Tendulkar launches in to
play a big cover drive, finds the fielder
170.2 Streak to Tendulkar, (noball) FOUR, sliding in to the batsman, a no
ball, quick to shuffle across and play it down to the long leg
fence for four, no stopping that, that is the 100 partnership
170.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, beaten outside the off, Tendulkar
looking to heave it away, eyes not on the ball for a change,
beaten!
170.3 Streak to Tendulkar, FOUR, Class shot! whipped through mid-wicket,
no points for guessing, four runs to themid-wicket fence
170.4 Streak to Tendulkar, one run, slower ball, full in length, pushes
it down in defence, Bangar calls him through for a very quick
single. This is positive cricket unlike yesterday's
170.5 Streak to Bangar, one run, Bangar pushes the ball through the gap
in the covers and takes an easy single
170.6 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, well pitched up, excellent delivery,
keeps slightly low, has Tendulkar searching for it, defended
End of over 171 (11 runs) India 486/5 (lead by 199 runs)
HH Streak 33-9-102-1 (1w 2nb) - Jaika End
SB Bangar 47* (109b 7x4) SR Tendulkar 158* (296b 21x4)
Ray Price to continue, Bangar on strike
171.1 Price to Bangar, no run, well tossed up outside the off, leans
forward and pushes it to covers
171.2 Price to Bangar, no run, well tossed up again , outside the off,
pushed firmly to covers, looking for runs...
171.3 Price to Bangar, no run, drifting in to the batsman, rapped on the
pads, missing leg by a fair distance
Perhaps Geoff Marsh and Stuart Carlisle must have got it wrong by
taking the new ball on a pitch that is turning.
171.4 Price to Bangar, no run, forward in defence
171.5 Price to Bangar, no run, Bangar dances down the track to smack it
high and over, Price drops it short, defended
171.6 Price to Bangar, no run, well tossed up, pushed to covers, end of a
maiden over!
End of over 172 (maiden) India 486/5 (lead by 199 runs)
RW Price 62-18-149-4 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 158* (296b 21x4) SB Bangar 47* (115b 7x4)
Heath Streak to continue, Tendulkar on strike
172.1 Streak to Tendulkar, FOUR, You wouldn't find a more powerful shot
than this, not since the days of an Ian Botham or a Viv
Richards... this one is short outside the off, rocks back in a
flash, cutsit so hard, thuds into the point fence
172.2 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, slower delivery, outside the off,
through to the keeper
172.3 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, walks across and tries to pull, down
the leg, through to the keeper
172.4 Streak to Tendulkar, one run, outside the off, driven firmly to
covers for a single
172.5 Streak to Bangar, one run, played behind point and steals a quick
single
172.6 Streak to Tendulkar, no run, defended
End of over 173 (6 runs) India 492/5 (lead by 205 runs)
HH Streak 34-9-108-1 (1w 2nb) - Jaika End
SB Bangar 48* (116b 7x4) SR Tendulkar 163* (301b 22x4)
173.1 Price to Bangar, no run, forward in defence
173.2 Price to Bangar, FOUR, charges down the track and smacks it high
over long off, one bounce and over the ropes, that is his maiden
Fifty in Test cricket!
173.3 Price to Bangar, two runs
173.4 Price to Bangar, no run
173.5 Price to Bangar, FOUR, well flighted delivery, what a wonderful
extra cover drive, this man can bat and bat well too, cracking
shot for four
Brings 500 on the board
173.6 Price to Bangar, no run, bowling left-arm over the wicket, pitches
the ball on the rough outside the leg stump, call that a Giles
line of attack, effective indeed, Bangar defends
End of over 174 (10 runs) India 502/5 (lead by 215 runs)
RW Price 63-18-159-4 - Corporation End
SR Tendulkar 163* (301b 22x4) SB Bangar 58* (122b 9x4)
Field well spread out, no catching mennear the bat. Grant Flower to
bowl now
174.1 GW Flower to Tendulkar, one run, on the pads, swung down to fine
leg
174.2 GW Flower to Bangar, FOUR, lofted extra cover drive, good use of
the feet, amazing shot this, couple of bounces and over the ropes
174.3 GW Flower to Bangar, no run, forward in defence
174.4 GW Flower to Bangar, SIX, well flighted, bangar dances down the
track and bang! hits the ball high and over long on, that is going
a long way and disappears into this big Sunday crowd for a massive
six!
174.5 GW Flower to Bangar, two runs, opens the face of the bat runs it
down to third-man, misfielded, takes two
174.6 GW Flower to Bangar, one run, well flighted, driven down the ground
tolong off, takes a single and most importantly keeps the strike!
End of over 175 (14 runs) India 516/5 (lead by 229 runs)
GW Flower 29-8-91-0 - Jaika End
SB Bangar 71* (127b 10x4 1x6) SR Tendulkar 164* (302b 22x4)
Bangar is on fire!
175.1 Price to Bangar, FOUR, goodness me! what can we say about this
onslaught, Bangar walks down the trackand hits it high over extra
cover, the inside-out shot, does not time it well, four!
175.2 Price to Bangar, no run, quicker delivery, defended
175.3 Price to Bangar, one run, Price does the Giles, left-arm over
outside the leg, Bangar too clever, goes forward and steers it
from outside the leg to third-man for a single
175.4 Price to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted, forward in defence
Price going over the wicket to Tendulkar now, trying to bowl
outside the leg, Tendulkar takes fresh guard, stands well outside
the leg
175.5 Price to Tendulkar, no run, outside the leg, left alone
175.6 Price to Tendulkar, no run, plays it defensively towards gully
End of over 176 (5 runs) India 521/5 (lead by 234 runs)
RW Price 64-18-164-4 - Corporation End
SB Bangar 76* (130b 11x4 1x6) SR Tendulkar 164* (305b 22x4)
176.1 GW Flower to Bangar, one run, steps down the track, drives the ball
down tolong on
176.2 GW Flower to Tendulkar, one run, driven down to long on for a
single
176.3 GW Flower to Bangar, no run, charges down the track to heave it
away for maximum, fired down the leg, beaten
176.4 GW Flower to Bangar, one run, pinches a single towards backward
point
176.5 GW Flower to Tendulkar, two runs, short, cracked through covers for
a couple of runs
176.6 GW Flower to Tendulkar, no run, well flighted delivery, Tendulkar
dances down the trackand smacks it so powerfully, hits Bangar on
the chest, full-blooded shot, Bangar grimaces, tendulkar rushes
across to check with his partner
End of over 177 (5 runs) India 526/5 (lead by 239 runs)
GW Flower 30-8-96-0 - Jaika End
SB Bangar 78* (133b 11x4 1x6) SR Tendulkar 167* (308b 22x4)
177.1 Price to Bangar, SIX, well flighted delivery, Bangar dances down to
the pitch of the ball, goodness me! what a shot, high in the air,
lofted on drive for a huge six over long on.
177.2 Price to Bangar, no run, defended
177.3 Price to Bangar, no run, oh ho! tries to play the reverse sweep,
getting a bit adveturous, beaten
177.4 Price to Bangar, one run, pushed to covers and takes a single
177.5 Price to Tendulkar, no run, Reverse sweep! mistimes it completely,
Tendulkar not too happy with himself
177.6 Price to Tendulkar, FOUR, Reverse Sweeps again! times the shot to
perfection, down to third-man fence for four! Andy Flower will be
mighty pleased by this!
End of over 178 (11 runs) India 537/5 (lead by 250 runs)
RW Price 65-18-175-4 - Corporation End
SB Bangar 85* (137b 11x4 2x6) SR Tendulkar 171* (310b 23x4)
Match State: Drinks
That is the first drinks break of the fourth day
Exactly 100 runs scored in the first session, off just 14 overs.
Bangar scoring 63 of those.
This Railways allrounder proving a point or two to the people who
wanted Sehwag to play ahead of him.
85 not out off just 137 balls
I beg your pardon, 14 overs in the first hour not in the first
session
Brighton Watambwa it will be
178.1 Watambwa to Bangar, one run, sliding in to the batsman, played
around the corner for a single
178.2 Watambwa to Tendulkar, two runs, on the pads, Watambwa more of an
inswinger bowler, whipped through mid-wicket for a couple of runs
178.3 Watambwa to Tendulkar, two runs, on the pads again, played around
the corner
178.4 Watambwa to Tendulkar, one run, outside the off, driven firmly
through covers for a single
178.5 Watambwa to Bangar, one run, played down the ground to long on
178.6 Watambwa to Tendulkar, no run, slower ball, keeps very low, beats
Tendulkar completely outside the off.
End of over 179 (7 runs) India 544/5 (lead by 257 runs)
BT Watambwa 23-6-68-0 (2w 1nb) - Jaika End
SB Bangar 87* (139b 11x4 2x6) SR Tendulkar 176* (314b 23x4)
179.1 Price to Bangar, two runs, pitched well outside the leg, good use
of the feet, opens the face of the bat, played behind point, over
throws
179.2 Price to Bangar, one run
179.3 Price to Tendulkar, no run, tries the reverse sweep, does not
connect
179.4 Price to Tendulkar, OUT: this is what Hussain and Giles taught the
world, left-arm spinner to bowl outside the leg to Tendulkar, The
little master charges down the track and tries to heave it over
long on, ball stops on the rough a bit, takes a leading edge and
goes i
India 547/6, Partnership of 171
SR Tendulkar c A Flower b Price 176 (316b 23x4 0x6)
SB Bangar 90* (141b 11x4 2x6) RW Price 65.4-18-178-5
That is Five wickets for Ray Price!
End of a good innings by Sachin Tendulkar
179.5 Price to Bangar, no run, defended
179.6 Price to Bangar, no run, defended
End of over 180 (3 runs) India 547/6 (lead by 260 runs)
RW Price 66-18-178-5 - Corporation End
Z Khan 0* (0b) SB Bangar 90* (143b 11x4 2x6)
180.1 Watambwa to Khan, no run, Zaheer Khan tries to force it away, just
ca't
180.2 Watambwa to Khan, OUT: oh ho !goes for the big shot, a wild heave,
Zaheer Khan misses, Watambwa hits, off stump out of the ground
India 547/7, Partnership of 0
Z Khan b Watambwa 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
SB Bangar 90* (143b 11x4 2x6) BT Watambwa 23.2-6-68-1 (2w 1nb)
Anil Kumble is the new batsman
180.3 Watambwa to Kumble, no run, beaten outside the off, silly shot
really, fishing at it outside the off
180.4 Watambwa to Kumble, no run, Kumble shuffles across, rapped on the
pad, loud shout for lbw, Venkatraghavan says not out, going down
leg suggests the umpire. Watambwa can't believe that. TV replays
suggest that would have taken the middle and leg stumps!
180.5 Watambwa to Kumble, two runs, on the pads, played down to fine leg,
good piece of fielding too, saves two runs!
180.6 Watambwa to Kumble, one run, pushes the ball through covers, take a
single and keeps the strike
End of over 181 (3 runs) India 550/7 (lead by 263 runs)
BT Watambwa 24-6-71-1 (2w 1nb) - Jaika End
A Kumble 3* (4b) SB Bangar 90* (143b 11x4 2x6)
550 on the board now
Price to continue, for a change left-arm around the wicket
181.1 Price to Kumble, no run, well tossed up, forward in defence
181.2 Price to Kumble, one run, swung down to long leg, brilliant piece
of fielding by Watambwa
181.3 Price to Bangar, no run, well flighted delivery, bowling left-arm
over the wicket, squeezes it towards short third-man
181.4 Price to Bangar, one run, well flighted again, walks down the
trackand drives it through to covers
181.5 Price to Kumble, no run, well pitched up, Kumble pushes it firmly
to covers
181.6 Price to Kumble, one run, well flighted, outside the off, tries the
off drive, gets the ball to deep mid-on, clumsy stroke, takes one
and keeps the strike
End of over 182 (3 runs) India 553/7 (lead by 266 runs)
RW Price 67-18-181-5 - Corporation End
A Kumble 5* (8b) SB Bangar 91* (145b 11x4 2x6)
182.1 Watambwa to Kumble, FOUR, juicy half volley, driven straight,
Kumble giving it everything, straight past the bowler for four
182.2 Watambwa to Kumble, one run, slightly short in length, Kumble goes
right up on the toes, pushes it towards the off side, takes a
single and gives the strike to Bangar
182.3 Watambwa to Bangar, no run, field well spread out, pitched just
outside the off, tries to improvise and run it down to third-man,
more of a one-day shot, beaten
182.4 Watambwa to Bangar, no run, cutting back in sharply, well played
too, pushed to covers and looks for a quick single
Bangar has slowed down a bit now, aware of the fact that he is in
the 90's
182.5 Watambwa to Bangar, one run, on the pads, lovely shot, flicked down
to fine leg, Grant Flower saves a certain boundary and restricts
the scoring to just the one
182.6 Watambwa to Kumble, two runs, pitched up, outside the off, straight
drive, Streak running in from long off does well to stop that
End of over 183 (8 runs) India 561/7 (lead by 274 runs)
BT Watambwa 25-6-79-1 (2w 1nb) - Jaika End
SB Bangar 92* (148b 11x4 2x6) A Kumble 12* (11b 1x4)
183.1 Price to Bangar, no run, stretches forward in defence
183.2 Price to Bangar, no run, well flighted delivery, squeezes the ball
towards the off side
183.3 Price to Bangar, one run, pinches a single to covers, moves on to
93
183.4 Price to Kumble, no run, well flighted delivery, just outside the
off, forward in defence, hit on the front pad
183.5 Price to Kumble, no run, pushes the ball in defence
183.6 Price to Kumble, no run, pushes the ball defensively towards the on
side, looks for a single
End of over 184 (1 run) India 562/7 (lead by 275 runs)
RW Price 68-18-182-5 - Corporation End
SB Bangar 93* (151b 11x4 2x6) A Kumble 12* (14b 1x4)
184.1 Watambwa to Bangar, one run, wide outside the off, leans forward
and a wonderful cover drive, fielders all around the boundary now,
just the single
184.2 Watambwa to Kumble, one run, short and rising delivery, played down
to third-man
184.3 Watambwa to Bangar, FOUR, just outside the off, opens the face of
the bat, cheeky shot, gets four!
184.4 Watambwa to Bangar, no run, on target, forward in defence
184.5 Watambwa to Bangar, two runs, just outside the off, pushed towards
backward point, takes one and moves on to 99, here somes the over
throws, takes one more, that is his maiden Test hundred. Sanjay
Bangar - take a bow!
Ganguly calls his batsmen back. India have declared their first
innings.
India lead by 283 runs. Zimbabwe have their task cut out on this
track, which would be completely different when Kumble and
Harbhajan Singh wheels their arm over
Sanjay Bangar has been the main attraction this morning. Getting to
his maiden Test century before Ganguly declared the innings.
India have for a long time tried hard to find a quality allrounder.
here is a man who has lived upto the promises.
The selectors and the team management also should be applauded for
playing him this Test match.
We will take a short break now and shall be back with you as soon
as the Zimbabwe 2nd innings start in just about 5 mins
Match State: Innings Break
Welcome back.
It will be Javagal Srinath to bowl to Stuart Carlisle
0.1 Srinath to Carlisle, FOUR, gentle loosener outside the off, played
down to square third-man fence for four
0.2 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, just outside the off, pushed to covers
in defence
0.3 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, just outside the off, defended
0.4 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, short of a good length, outside the
off, left alone
0.5 Srinath to Carlisle, FOUR, real bad ball outside the off, drives it
square on the off side for four
0.6 Srinath to Carlisle, FOUR, sliding into the pads, worked away so
effortlessly towards the long leg fence for four. Srinath stands
there in the middle wondering...
End of over 1 (12 runs) Zimbabwe 12/0 (trail by 271 runs)
J Srinath 1-0-12-0 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 0* (0b) SV Carlisle 12* (6b 3x4)
Surprise Surprise! Anil Kumble will share the new ball!
1.1 Kumble to Gripper, no run, quick and flat outside the off, defended
1.2 Kumble to Gripper, no run, flat and quick outside the off, forward
in defence
1.3 Kumble to Gripper, no run, flat and quick on the off, well forward
in defence
Kumble not giving it any kind of flight
1.4 Kumble to Gripper, no run, slightly slower through the air, a hint
of leg-spin, forward in defence
One would have thought Zaheer Khan will be given the new ball, he
did bowl extremely well in the first innings, picking up three
wickets
1.5 Kumble to Gripper, no run, forward in defence to it
1.6 Kumble to Gripper, no run, stretches forward and defends
End of over 2 (maiden) Zimbabwe 12/0 (trail by 271 runs)
A Kumble 1-1-0-0 - Corporation End
SV Carlisle 12* (6b 3x4) TR Gripper 0* (6b)
2.1 Srinath to Carlisle, FOUR, rubbish stuff from the senior most
bowler, wide half volley outside theoff, smashes through the off
side, glorious shot, four runs all the way
2.2 Srinath to Carlisle, two runs, anglingin to the batsman, eases it
through mid-wicket for a couple of runs
2.3 Srinath to Carlisle, no run
2.4 Srinath to Carlisle, one run, angling in indeed, defying the packed
off side field, played down to fine leg
2.5 Srinath to Gripper, no run
2.6 Srinath to Gripper, no run
End of over 3 (7 runs) Zimbabwe 19/0 (trail by 264 runs)
J Srinath 2-0-19-0 - Jaika End
SV Carlisle 19* (10b 4x4) TR Gripper 0* (8b)
3.1 Kumble to Carlisle, no run
3.2 Kumble to Carlisle, no run
3.3 Kumble to Carlisle, no run
3.4 Kumble to Carlisle, one run
3.5 Kumble to Gripper, no run
3.6 Kumble to Gripper, no run
End of over 4 (1 run) Zimbabwe 20/0 (trail by 263 runs)
A Kumble 2-1-1-0 - Corporation End
SV Carlisle 20* (14b 4x4) TR Gripper 0* (10b)
Match State: Lunch - Day 4
That is lunch here in Nagpur
We will be back with you in just about 30 mins
at 1210 hrs IST, 0640 hrs GMT. So long
Welcome back
Good Afternoon and it is a hot and humid day here in Nagpur
We are all set for the post lunch session
Zimbabwe still trail by 263 runs, they are 20 for no loss. Ideally
they would be looking forward to bat through session after session
to save this match
It would be Javagal Srinath
4.1 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, on target, defended
4.2 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, on middle and off, forward in defence
4.3 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, slightly short in length, rising
delivery, goes right up on the toes, defends
It is goign to be very interesting when Harbhajan Singh starts to
bowl on this track, which is breaking up
4.4 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, angling in to the batsman, played in
defence back down the track
4.5 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, bouncer! Carlisle ducks under it, very
slow bouncer, there is hardly any pace...
4.6 Srinath to Carlisle, two runs, on the pads, worked behind square
neatly, Shiv Sunder das goes chasing after that towards long leg
fence, gets to it, batsmen take a couple of runs.
End of over 5 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 22/0 (trail by 261 runs)
J Srinath 3-0-20-0 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 0* (10b) SV Carlisle 21* (20b 4x4)
Zaheer Khan to bowl now
5.1 Khan to Gripper, one run
5.2 Khan to Carlisle, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence
5.3 Khan to Carlisle, no run, well up to the batsman, just outside the
off, has all the time in the world to go forward and knock it
towards covers
5.4 Khan to Carlisle, FOUR, just outside the off, opens the face of the
bat, runs it down to third-man for four
5.5 Khan to Carlisle, no run, forward in defence
5.6 Khan to Carlisle, (noball) three runs, on the pads, worked away
through mid-wicket, Sachin Tendulkar is the fielder
5.6 Khan to Gripper, no run, well up to the batsman, pushed to mid-on
End of over 6 (9 runs) Zimbabwe 31/0 (trail by 252 runs)
Z Khan 1-0-9-0 (1nb) - Corporation End
SV Carlisle 28* (25b 5x4) TR Gripper 1* (12b)
6.1 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, sharp leg-cutter, beats the bat
completely, lucky not to get an edge
6.2 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, short of a length, outside the off,
left alone
6.3 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, short of a length, outside theoff,
played towards covers
6.4 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, on a good length, outside the off,
defended
6.5 Srinath to Carlisle, no run, just outside the off, gets well behind
it, pushed towards off side in defence
6.6 Srinath to Carlisle, no run
End of over 7 (maiden) Zimbabwe 31/0 (trail by 252 runs)
J Srinath 4-1-20-0 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 1* (12b) SV Carlisle 28* (31b 5x4)
7.1 Khan to Gripper, no run, down the leg, off the pads, Dasgupta takes
it, tumbling over
7.2 Khan to Gripper, legbye: one run, loud appeal for lbw, ball
pitching outside the leg stump, quite silly to be appealing for
those
7.3 Khan to Carlisle, no run, played back to the bowler
7.4 Khan to Carlisle, no run, pushed to covers, in defence
7.5 Khan to Carlisle, no run, angling away from the batsman, has a wild
cut at it, beaten
7.6 Khan to Carlisle, no run, well up to the batsman, offers the full
face of the bat in defence
End of over 8 (1 run, maiden) Zimbabwe 32/0 (trail by 251 runs)
Z Khan 2-1-9-0 (1nb) - Corporation End
TR Gripper 1* (14b) SV Carlisle 28* (35b 5x4)
8.1 Srinath to Gripper, no run
8.2 Srinath to Gripper, no run, angling in to the batsman, forward in
defence
8.3 Srinath to Gripper, no run
8.4 Srinath to Gripper, no run, fires it way down the leg side,
Dasgupta falling over to his left, does not take it cleanly
8.5 Srinath to Gripper, no run, slightly slower delivery, played back
to the bowler
8.6 Srinath to Gripper, no run, just outside the off, played in defence
End of over 9 (maiden) Zimbabwe 32/0 (trail by 251 runs)
J Srinath 5-2-20-0 - Jaika End
SV Carlisle 28* (35b 5x4) TR Gripper 1* (20b)
9.1 Khan to Carlisle, OUT: quick delivery, pitched outside the leg,
hits the batsman on the pads as he tries to work it away towards
the on side. Loud shout for lbw, Venkatraghavan! adds one more
blemish for the match, gives the batsman out.
Zimbabwe 32/1, Partnership of 32
SV Carlisle lbw b Khan 28 (36b 5x4 0x6)
TR Gripper 1* (20b) Z Khan 2.1-1-9-1 (1nb)
Alistair Campbell is the new batsman
9.2 Khan to Campbell, no run, angling in to the batsman, forward in
defence
9.3 Khan to Campbell, no run, short of a length, outside the off, left
alone to the keeper
One has to admit the fact that umpire Venkatraghavan has had a very
poor match by his own standards. Carlisle played a good knock in
the first innings and it was cruel to see him being given out in
the second.
Carlisle was playing so well
9.4 Khan to Campbell, no run, Yorker, well dug out
9.5 Khan to Campbell, one run, slower ball, pushed towards covers and
steals a quick single.
9.6 Khan to Gripper, three runs, full in length, outside the off, leans
forward and drives it through mid-off, Sarandeep Singh is the
fielder going after that, substitute for Das, not the quickets of
fielders in the team, they take an easy three
End of over 10 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 36/1 (trail by 247 runs)
Z Khan 3-1-13-1 (1nb) - Corporation End
TR Gripper 4* (21b) ADR Campbell 1* (4b)
10.1 Srinath to Gripper, no run, angling in to the batsman, forward in
defence
10.2 Srinath to Gripper, no run, darting in from outside the off,
defended
10.3 Srinath to Gripper, no run, angling in again, forward in defence
10.4 Srinath to Gripper, no run, just outside the off, leftalone to the
keeper
10.5 Srinath to Gripper, no run, cutting back in to the batsman, keeps
low, defended
10.6 Srinath to Gripper, no run, darting in to the batsman, forward in
defence
End of over 11 (maiden) Zimbabwe 36/1 (trail by 247 runs)
J Srinath 6-3-20-0 - Jaika End
ADR Campbell 1* (4b) TR Gripper 4* (27b)
11.1 Khan to Campbell, no run
11.2 Khan to Campbell, no run
11.3 Khan to Campbell, FOUR, short, Campbell quickly in position to
pull, ball keeps low and slow, inside edge and down to fine leg
for four
11.4 Khan to Campbell, no run, just outside the off, forward in defence
11.5 Khan to Campbell, no run, outside the off, left through to the
keeper
11.6 Khan to Campbell, no run, darting in to the batsman, shoulders arms
at it
End of over 12 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 40/1 (trail by 243 runs)
Z Khan 4-1-17-1 (1nb) - Corporation End
TR Gripper 4* (27b) ADR Campbell 5* (10b 1x4)
Anil Kumble brought to bowl now
12.1 Kumble to Gripper, no run, stretches forward to defend, hit on the
pad, loud shout for lbw, not out
12.2 Kumble to Gripper, no run, flat and quick, on off and middle,
forward in defence
12.3 Kumble to Gripper, no run, forward in defence
12.4 Kumble to Gripper, no run, flat and quick, forward in defence
12.5 Kumble to Gripper, no run, flat and quick again, played in defence
12.6 Kumble to Gripper, no run, on leg and middle, played to forward
short leg
End of over 13 (maiden) Zimbabwe 40/1 (trail by 243 runs)
A Kumble 3-2-1-0 - Jaika End
ADR Campbell 5* (10b 1x4) TR Gripper 4* (33b)
The moment has arrived, the most exciting off spinner in the
country Harbhajan Singh comes onto bowl
13.1 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, well flighted, forward in
defence
13.2 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, one run, spinning in from outside the
leg, Campbell tucks it away
13.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well flighted delivery, forward
in defence
13.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well flighted, leaves it
outside the off, lot of fizz in that delivery, too close to the
stumps
13.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, pushing forward, loud shouts
for catch it, ball pops up towards leg side
13.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, forward in defence
End of over 14 (1 run) Zimbabwe 41/1 (trail by 242 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 1-0-1-0 - Corporation End
ADR Campbell 6* (12b 1x4) TR Gripper 4* (37b)
14.1 Kumble to Campbell, no run
14.2 Kumble to Campbell, no run
14.3 Kumble to Campbell, no run, well flighted outside the off, driven
straight towards covers, missed opportunity
14.4 Kumble to Campbell, no run
14.5 Kumble to Campbell, no run, fires it in to the batsman, forward in
defence
14.6 Kumble to Campbell, no run
End of over 15 (maiden) Zimbabwe 41/1 (trail by 242 runs)
A Kumble 4-3-1-0 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 4* (37b) ADR Campbell 6* (18b 1x4)
15.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well flighted outside the off,
spinning in, forward in defence
15.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well flighted again, outside
the off, squeezes the ball away
15.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well tossed up, forward in
defence
15.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run
15.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, one run
15.6 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run
End of over 16 (1 run) Zimbabwe 42/1 (trail by 241 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 2-0-2-0 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 5* (42b) ADR Campbell 6* (19b 1x4)
16.1 Kumble to Gripper, one run, played down to fine leg for an easy
single
16.2 Kumble to Campbell, bye: one run, bowling around the stumps, gets
the ball to turn, surprises everybody, beaten and down to fine leg
16.3 Kumble to Gripper, one run, played down to third-man
16.4 Kumble to Campbell, no run, spinning in from outside the off,
defended
16.5 Kumble to Campbell, no run, pushed forward in defence
16.6 Kumble to Campbell, no run, angling in from outside the off,
defended
End of over 17 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 45/1 (trail by 238 runs)
A Kumble 5-3-3-0 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 7* (44b) ADR Campbell 6* (23b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
17.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, forward in defence
17.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well flighted, outside the off,
forward in defence
17.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well flighted outside the off,
spinning in, defended
17.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run
17.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run
17.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, FOUR, well tossed up delivery, dances
down the track, smack! lovely shot, lofted off drive for four
End of over 18 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 49/1 (trail by 234 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 3-0-6-0 - Corporation End
ADR Campbell 6* (23b 1x4) TR Gripper 11* (50b 1x4)
18.1 Kumble to Campbell, no run, stretches forward in defence
18.2 Kumble to Campbell, no run, bowling around the wicket, angling in
to the batsman, forward in defence
18.3 Kumble to Campbell, no run, defended again
18.4 Kumble to Campbell, FOUR, half volley outside the off, put away
with ease, cracking cover drive for four
18.5 Kumble to Campbell, no run, angling in to the batsman, forward in
defence
18.6 Kumble to Campbell, no run, gets right behind the line and defends
End of over 19 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 53/1 (trail by 230 runs)
A Kumble 6-3-7-0 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 11* (50b 1x4) ADR Campbell 10* (29b 2x4)
19.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well flighted delivery, forward
in defence
19.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well tossed up, just outside
the off, forward in defence
19.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, quicker delivery, keping very
low, fended away
Ganguly at silly point and his deputy Dravid at short leg
19.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well tossed up, well forward in
defence
19.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, FOUR, spin and bounce, going back to
play at it, inside edge and down to fine leg fence for four
19.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well flighted delivery, forward
in defence
End of over 20 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 57/1 (trail by 226 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 4-0-10-0 - Corporation End
ADR Campbell 10* (29b 2x4) TR Gripper 15* (56b 2x4)
20.1 Kumble to Campbell, no run, fires it in, forward in defence
Not enough flight given to trouble the batsmen
20.2 Kumble to Campbell, no run, pitched outside the off, shoulders arms
at this one
20.3 Kumble to Campbell, no run, bowling from wide of the crease,
angling in to the left-hander, defended
20.4 Kumble to Campbell, no run, bowling from wide of the crease,
angling in to the left-hander, defended
20.5 Kumble to Campbell, no run, tries to play the cover drive, inside
edge and the ball goes to mid-wicket
Surprising not to see Bangar given a bowl, he is handy bowler.
20.6 Kumble to Campbell, no run, on target, defended
End of over 21 (maiden) Zimbabwe 57/1 (trail by 226 runs)
A Kumble 7-4-7-0 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 15* (56b 2x4) ADR Campbell 10* (35b 2x4)
21.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, The dreaded 'doosra' the ball
which goes away from the bat with a lot of bounce, left alone
outside the off.
21.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, one run, slightly short, takes away a
layer of the ptch, guides it down to third-man
21.3 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, forward n defence
21.4 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, slower delivery, on leg and
middle, played in defence to Dravid at short leg
21.5 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, no run, quick and flat outside the
off, left alone, Dasgupta takes it cleanly!
21.6 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, one run, on the pads, tucked away for
a single
End of over 22 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 59/1 (trail by 224 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 5-0-12-0 - Corporation End
ADR Campbell 11* (39b 2x4) TR Gripper 16* (58b 2x4)
22.1 Kumble to Campbell, no run, Dropped! outside the off, thin edge,
dasgupta does it again, dropped..
22.2 Kumble to Campbell, no run, gets well behind the line and defends
22.3 Kumble to Campbell, no run, stretches forward in defence
22.4 Kumble to Campbell, FOUR, long hop outside the off, cut away in
style, powerful shot, Four!
22.5 Kumble to Campbell, no run, ball keeping low, angling in, does well
to fend it away
22.6 Kumble to Campbell, no run, played back to the bowler
End of over 23 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 63/1 (trail by 220 runs)
A Kumble 8-4-11-0 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 16* (58b 2x4) ADR Campbell 15* (45b 3x4)
23.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well flighted delivery, walks
forward and defends to silly point
23.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well flighted outside the off,
forward in defence
23.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, quicker delivery outside the
off, defended
23.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, that is the one! going away
from the bat, Gripper does well to play it down past the solitary
slip
23.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, walks down the track, drives it
firmly to deep mid-off
23.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, loud appeals as an after-
thought, ball going off the pad to Ganguly at silly point
End of over 24 (maiden) Zimbabwe 63/1 (trail by 220 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 6-1-12-0 - Corporation End
ADR Campbell 15* (45b 3x4) TR Gripper 16* (64b 2x4)
24.1 Kumble to Campbell, one run
24.2 Kumble to Gripper, no run
24.3 Kumble to Gripper, no run
24.4 Kumble to Gripper, one run
24.5 Kumble to Campbell, no run
24.6 Kumble to Campbell, no run
End of over 25 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 65/1 (trail by 218 runs)
A Kumble 9-4-13-0 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 17* (67b 2x4) ADR Campbell 16* (48b 3x4)
25.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run
25.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run
25.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run
25.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run
25.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run
25.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run
End of over 26 (maiden) Zimbabwe 65/1 (trail by 218 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 7-2-12-0 - Corporation End
ADR Campbell 16* (48b 3x4) TR Gripper 17* (73b 2x4)
Tendulkar into the attack
26.1 Tendulkar to Campbell, no run
26.2 Tendulkar to Campbell, no run, flighted and onthe off, padded away
26.3 Tendulkar to Campbell, no run, padded away again
26.4 Tendulkar to Campbell, no run, Campbell uses the bat to defend this
time
26.5 Tendulkar to Campbell, no run, The bat again, Tendulkar still
flighting the ball, trying to induce a mistake
26.6 Tendulkar to Campbell, no run, played just past the wicket-keeper.
Calls for a run, but it is turned down.
End of over 27 (maiden) Zimbabwe 65/1 (trail by 218 runs)
SR Tendulkar 1-1-0-0 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 17* (73b 2x4) ADR Campbell 16* (54b 3x4)
Kumble into the attack, replacing Harbhajan Singh
27.1 Kumble to Gripper, no run, Gripper takes it on the pad, then on the
glove. Ball falls safely.
27.2 Kumble to Gripper, no run, played with a better defence this time
27.3 Kumble to Gripper, no run, played with a straight bat again
27.4 Kumble to Gripper, no run, steered to point
27.5 Kumble to Gripper, one run, played to fine leg for a single
27.6 Kumble to Campbell, no run, played to the leg safely
End of over 28 (1 run) Zimbabwe 66/1 (trail by 217 runs)
A Kumble 10-4-14-0 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 18* (78b 2x4) ADR Campbell 16* (55b 3x4)
28.1 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run, Tendulkar flighting the ball, Gripper
misses it completely as it turns and beats the bat.
28.2 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run, the googly this time.
28.3 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run, Gripper leaves the ball, Dasgupta
collecting it as it bounces more than expected
28.4 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run, Gripper attempts the cut, Dasgupta
goes up in appeal, but neither Tendulkar nor the umpire is
interested
28.5 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run, played with a straight bat
28.6 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run, Tendulkar pitches the ball wide
outside the off-stump, it turns and spins wider
End of over 29 (maiden) Zimbabwe 66/1 (trail by 217 runs)
SR Tendulkar 2-2-0-0 - Jaika End
ADR Campbell 16* (55b 3x4) TR Gripper 18* (84b 2x4)
29.1 Kumble to Campbell, no run, defended stoutly, front foot planted
well down the pitch
29.2 Kumble to Campbell, no run, Campbell shuffles and tries to play it
to leg, short leg dives but misses
29.3 Kumble to Campbell, no run
29.4 Kumble to Campbell, no run, padded away, front foot well down the
pitch again
29.5 Kumble to Campbell, no run, played down safely
29.6 Kumble to Campbell, one run, shuffles and manages to play the ball
down to fine leg this time
End of over 30 (1 run) Zimbabwe 67/1 (trail by 216 runs)
A Kumble 11-4-15-0 - Corporation End
ADR Campbell 17* (61b 3x4) TR Gripper 18* (84b 2x4)
30.1 Tendulkar to Campbell, one run, Tendulkar around the wicket to the
left-hander, played to mid-on for a single
30.2 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run, played to the off-side, where there
is no close-in fielder
30.3 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run
30.4 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run, flighted on middle stump, defended
well
30.5 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run, now there is a silly point, but no
short leg. Ball misses the bat and collected by the 'keeper
30.6 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run, defended again
End of over 31 (1 run) Zimbabwe 68/1 (trail by 215 runs)
SR Tendulkar 3-2-1-0 - Jaika End
ADR Campbell 18* (62b 3x4) TR Gripper 18* (89b 2x4)
31.1 Kumble to Campbell, no run, angling in to the batsman, defended
31.2 Kumble to Campbell, FOUR, wide outside the of, Campbell throws his
bat at it, thick edge and down to the third-man fence for four
31.3 Kumble to Campbell, no run, defended
31.4 Kumble to Campbell, no run, outside the off. plays it very late,
opens the face of the bat and runs it down to slip
31.5 Kumble to Campbell, one run, pushes forward with soft hands, steals
a quick single
31.6 Kumble to Gripper, no run, forward in defence again
End of over 32 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 73/1 (trail by 210 runs)
A Kumble 12-4-20-0 - Corporation End
ADR Campbell 23* (67b 4x4) TR Gripper 18* (90b 2x4)
Harbhajan Singh brought back in
Must be the last over before the Tea break
32.1 Harbhajan Singh to Campbell, one run, outside the off, played
through the gap in the covers, takes a single
32.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well flighted delivery, goes
forward, bat and pad close together in defence
32.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, stretches forward in defence
32.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, almost carried to forward short
leg
32.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well forward in defence
32.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run
End of over 33 (1 run) Zimbabwe 74/1 (trail by 209 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 8-2-13-0 - Jaika End
ADR Campbell 24* (68b 4x4) TR Gripper 18* (95b 2x4)
Time for one more over
33.1 Kumble to Campbell, no run, outside the off, defended
33.2 Kumble to Campbell, two runs, tucked around the corner, Srinath
running around rather gingerly, two runs taken
33.3 Kumble to Campbell, no run, shufles across confidentally, played
towards the on side
33.4 Kumble to Campbell, FOUR, juicy half volley outside the off,
cracking cover drive for four
33.5 Kumble to Campbell, OUT: that was the googly, bounced a bit too
much, catches the outside edge and goes straight to Laxman at
first slip, That is out!
Zimbabwe 80/2, Partnership of 48
ADR Campbell c Laxman b Kumble 30 (73b 5x4 0x6)
TR Gripper 18* (95b 2x4) A Kumble 12.5-4-26-1
Umpire Venkat removes the bails, it is Tea here in Nagpur. Players
leave the ground. We will be back with you in a short while.
Match State: Tea - Day 4
33.6 Kumble to A Flower, no run
End of over 34 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 80/2 (trail by 203 runs)
A Kumble 13-4-26-1 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 18* (95b 2x4) A Flower 0* (1b)
34.1 Khan to Gripper, no run, loud appeal for leg-before, but the
batsman seems to have laid bat on it.
34.2 Khan to Gripper, no run, on target right after tea, but defended
well by Gripper
34.3 Khan to Gripper, no run, an out-swinger, pitched on off-stump and
moving prodigiously away. Gripper just leaves it alone.
34.4 Khan to Gripper, no run, played to the off where a fielder at point
collects the ball
34.5 Khan to Gripper, FOUR, short and gripper pulls it away, picking up
th elength quickly enough to dispatch it to the square leg
boundary
34.6 Khan to Gripper, no run, what a reply from Zaheer. A good bouncer
and Gripper moves out of the way, just in time.
End of over 35 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 84/2 (trail by 199 runs)
Z Khan 5-1-21-1 (1nb) - Jaika End
A Flower 0* (1b) TR Gripper 22* (101b 3x4)
35.1 Kumble to A Flower, no run, forward in defence
35.2 Kumble to A Flower, no run, flat and quick, forward in defence
35.3 Kumble to A Flower, no run, much fuller in length, hurries Andy
Flower to fend at it
35.4 Kumble to A Flower, no run, stretches forward, drives it to covers
35.5 Kumble to A Flower, no run, bowling around the wicket to th eleft-
hander, tucked to backward short leg
35.6 Kumble to A Flower, no run, does it gain, played to backward short
leg
End of over 36 (maiden) Zimbabwe 84/2 (trail by 199 runs)
A Kumble 14-5-26-1 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 22* (101b 3x4) A Flower 0* (7b)
36.1 Khan to Gripper, no run, pitched well up to the batsman, played
back down the track
36.2 Khan to Gripper, no run, pitched outside the off, leaving the
batsman, Gripper has a close look at it, leaves it alone to the
keeper Dasgupta
36.3 Khan to Gripper, no run, just outside the off, seaming away, left
alone to the keeper
36.4 Khan to Gripper, no run, wide outside the off, keeps low, dasgupta
has to go down to his right to take it on the secondbounce
36.5 Khan to Gripper, no run, some late swing, ball going way down the
leg, Dasgupta does well to take that
36.6 Khan to Gripper, FOUR, on the pads, worked around the corner, too
fine, four!
End of over 37 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 88/2 (trail by 195 runs)
Z Khan 6-1-25-1 (1nb) - Jaika End
A Flower 0* (7b) TR Gripper 26* (107b 4x4)
;wide outside the off, pads up to it outside the off
37.1 Kumble to A Flower, no run, forward in defence
37.2 Kumble to A Flower, no run, well wide outside the off, leaves it
alone, Dasgupta surprised by the bounce
37.3 Kumble to A Flower, no run
37.4 Kumble to A Flower, one run
37.5 Kumble to Gripper, no run
37.6 Kumble to Gripper, no run
End of over 38 (1 run) Zimbabwe 89/2 (trail by 194 runs)
A Kumble 15-5-27-1 - Corporation End
A Flower 1* (11b) TR Gripper 26* (109b 4x4)
38.1 Khan to A Flower, no run
38.2 Khan to A Flower, one run, on the pads, played behind square and
takes a comfortable single
38.3 Khan to Gripper, no run, hit on the foot, the sand-shoe-crusher,
ouch1 that hurts, no damage done
38.4 Khan to Gripper, FOUR, Yorker! a quick one that too, digs it out
towards ganguly at mid-on, skipper caught snoozing, does a
Barthez, lets it go right through his legs, four runs!
38.5 Khan to Gripper, no run, outside the off, left alone to the keeper
38.6 Khan to Gripper, (noball) no run, getting the ball to swing in a
bit, defended
38.6 Khan to Gripper, no run, one more! full length delivery, Gripper
digs it out safely
End of over 39 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 95/2 (trail by 188 runs)
Z Khan 7-1-31-1 (2nb) - Jaika End
A Flower 2* (13b) TR Gripper 30* (114b 5x4)
39.1 Kumble to A Flower, no run, outside the off, leaves it alone to the
keeper
39.2 Kumble to A Flower, no run, pitchd outside the off, forward in
defence
39.3 Kumble to A Flower, no run, played in defence out to covers
39.4 Kumble to A Flower, no run, forward in defence
39.5 Kumble to A Flower, no run
39.6 Kumble to A Flower, no run
End of over 40 (maiden) Zimbabwe 95/2 (trail by 188 runs)
A Kumble 16-6-27-1 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 30* (114b 5x4) A Flower 2* (19b)
40.1 Khan to Gripper, no run
40.2 Khan to Gripper, no run, down the leg, tries to play it down to
fine leg, misses
40.3 Khan to Gripper, no run, Yorker, well dug out
40.4 Khan to Gripper, one run, played down to long leg
40.5 Khan to A Flower, no run, pitched well up to the batsman, Flower
defends
40.6 Khan to A Flower, one run, tucked down to long leg, takes a single,
keeps the strike
End of over 41 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 97/2 (trail by 186 runs)
Z Khan 8-1-33-1 (2nb) - Jaika End
A Flower 3* (21b) TR Gripper 31* (118b 5x4)
41.1 Kumble to A Flower, no run, forward in defence
41.2 Kumble to A Flower, no run, extra bounce and turn, almost carried
to short leg
41.3 Kumble to A Flower, no run, hit on the pad, appeal for lbw, not out
41.4 Kumble to A Flower, no run, big shout for caught behind, couple of
noises as Flower goes for the big cover drive, bat hitting the
ground, not out
41.5 Kumble to A Flower, no run, outside the off, back and across, opens
the face of the bat, plays it to slip
41.6 Kumble to A Flower, no run, goes well forward and defends to silly
point
End of over 42 (maiden) Zimbabwe 97/2 (trail by 186 runs)
A Kumble 17-7-27-1 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 31* (118b 5x4) A Flower 3* (27b)
Harbhajan Singh relaces Zaheer Khan at the Jaika End
42.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well flighted delivery, forward
in defence
42.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, spinning in from outside the
off, back and across, plays it defensively towards the off side
42.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, one run, opens the face of the bat and
runs it down to third-man, Bangar is the fielder
42.4 Harbhajan Singh to A Flower, no run, well tossed up, forward in
defence
42.5 Harbhajan Singh to A Flower, no run, forward in defence gain
42.6 Harbhajan Singh to A Flower, one run, tucked behind square and
takes a quick single
End of over 43 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 99/2 (trail by 184 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 9-2-15-0 - Jaika End
A Flower 4* (30b) TR Gripper 32* (121b 5x4)
43.1 Kumble to A Flower, no run, Dropped! thick outside edge, faster
ball from Kumble and it is that man Dasgupta again, makes no
meaning to what wicketkeeping is all about
43.2 Kumble to A Flower, no run, played to backward point
43.3 Kumble to A Flower, no run, on leg and middle, played to the on
side
43.4 Kumble to A Flower, FOUR, outside the off, Flower rubs salt in
Kumble's wounds, cracking cover drive for four!
43.5 Kumble to A Flower, no run, well on target, defended
The sun is hiding behind the clouds, it has cooled down
considerably
43.6 Kumble to A Flower, no run, on leg and middle, played in defence
towards the on side
End of over 44 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 103/2 (trail by 180 runs)
A Kumble 18-7-31-1 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 32* (121b 5x4) A Flower 8* (36b 1x4)
44.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, quicker through the air,
sliding down the leg, left alone and Dasgupta still has the blues,
does not take it cleanly
44.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well tossed up, bat and pad
close together, ball pops up in the air, almost a return catch
44.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well forward in defence
44.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, stretches forward in defence
44.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, allows the ball to turn and hit
him on the pad, ball pops up and towards leg gully
44.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, quicker through the air,
forward defensive shot
End of over 45 (maiden) Zimbabwe 103/2 (trail by 180 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 10-3-15-0 - Jaika End
A Flower 8* (36b 1x4) TR Gripper 32* (127b 5x4)
45.1 Kumble to A Flower, no run, back and across, defends well
45.2 Kumble to A Flower, no run, quick and flat, played safely in
defence towards the leg side
45.3 Kumble to A Flower, no run, outside the line of off, pads up to it
It is getting a bit dark here in Nagpur
45.4 Kumble to A Flower, no run, well pitched up, forward in defence
45.5 Kumble to A Flower, OUT: pitched outside the off, on the rough,
brute of a delivery, Andy Flower goes back and across, ball
squirts up, takes the edge, ball goes up in the air, Dravid
running back takes an easy catch
Zimbabwe 103/3, Partnership of 23
A Flower c Dravid b Kumble 8 (41b 1x4 0x6)
TR Gripper 32* (127b 5x4) A Kumble 18.5-7-31-2
Kumble strikes again! As for Flower it has been a double failure in
this Test match
45.6 Kumble to Rennie, no run, Rennie is the new batsman, forward in
defence
End of over 46 (maiden) Zimbabwe 103/3 (trail by 180 runs)
A Kumble 19-8-31-2 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 32* (127b 5x4) GJ Rennie 0* (1b)
The light is not that bright, umpires have a conference
It is the spinners in action and that should make the game possible
46.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well forward in defence
46.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, straight off the pad to Dravid
at silly point, big shout, Shepherd cool as it can get, says not
out
46.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, one run, dances down the track and
almost gives a catch to forward short leg
46.4 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, one run, quicker through the air, almost
a catch to forward short leg
46.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, it is all happening here, the
pitch is behaving the way we all expected it to, boune - turn and
what not
46.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, stretches forward in defence
End of over 47 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 105/3 (trail by 178 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 11-3-17-0 - Jaika End
GJ Rennie 1* (2b) TR Gripper 33* (132b 5x4)
47.1 Kumble to Rennie, no run, outside the off, through to the keeper,
Rennie didn't have much idea of that anyways
47.2 Kumble to Rennie, no run, big appeal for a catch, off the pad and
possibly it kissed the gloves, replays suggest that, Venkat says
not out
47.3 Kumble to Rennie, no run, forward in defence
47.4 Kumble to Rennie, no run, quicker delivery, back and across in
defence
47.5 Kumble to Rennie, no run, outside the off, defended
47.6 Kumble to Rennie, no run, outside the off, clips the pads and goes
to the keeper
End of over 48 (maiden) Zimbabwe 105/3 (trail by 178 runs)
A Kumble 20-9-31-2 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 33* (132b 5x4) GJ Rennie 1* (8b)
48.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, two runs, on the pads, worked around
the corner for a couple of runs
Surprise! it has started to drizzle here in Nagpur!
48.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, forward in defence to the off
side
48.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, outside the off, forward in
defence
48.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, two runs, tucked around the corner,
more work for Srinath at fine leg
48.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run
48.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, spinning in to the batsman,
defended. That is drinks here
End of over 49 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 109/3 (trail by 174 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 12-3-21-0 - Jaika End
GJ Rennie 1* (8b) TR Gripper 37* (138b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
49.1 Kumble to Rennie, no run
49.2 Kumble to Rennie, no run
49.3 Kumble to Rennie, no run
49.4 Kumble to Rennie, no run
49.5 Kumble to Rennie, no run
49.6 Kumble to Rennie, no run
End of over 50 (maiden) Zimbabwe 109/3 (trail by 174 runs)
A Kumble 21-10-31-2 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 37* (138b 5x4) GJ Rennie 1* (14b)
50.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, the straighter one that beat
the bat of Gripper
50.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, one run, turned around the corner
neatly for a single
50.3 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run, around the wicket to Rennie, who
pads it away without offering a shot
50.4 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run, cries of "Catch" go up as Rennie
plays it just short of short-leg
50.5 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run, lets it go through to the
wicket-keeper
50.6 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, one run, sweeps it to fine leg for a
single, keeping the strike
End of over 51 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 111/3 (trail by 172 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 13-3-23-0 - Jaika End
GJ Rennie 2* (18b) TR Gripper 38* (140b 5x4)
51.1 Kumble to Rennie, one run, Rennie plays with a defensive bat, but
the ball slips between short leg and leg-slip for a single
51.2 Kumble to Gripper, no run
51.3 Kumble to Gripper, no run, defended on the front foot
51.4 Kumble to Gripper, no run, defended again
51.5 Kumble to Gripper, one run
51.6 Kumble to Rennie, no run
End of over 52 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 113/3 (trail by 170 runs)
A Kumble 22-10-33-2 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 39* (144b 5x4) GJ Rennie 3* (20b)
52.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run
52.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, played to the off-side for no
run
52.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run
52.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, Gripper comes down the track
but misses the ball, not getting to the pitch of it
52.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, the ball squeaks through the
gap between bat and pad, hits the stumps, but the bails do not
fall off.
52.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, much better defence this time
End of over 53 (maiden) Zimbabwe 113/3 (trail by 170 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 14-4-23-0 - Jaika End
GJ Rennie 3* (20b) TR Gripper 39* (150b 5x4)
53.1 Kumble to Rennie, no run, around the wicket still, Rennie plonks
foot dorwn the pitch andpads it
53.2 Kumble to Rennie, no run, front foot down the track again for no
run, padding it away
53.3 Kumble to Rennie, no run
53.4 Kumble to Rennie, no run, bat this time
53.5 Kumble to Rennie, FOUR, Rennie swings Kumble away to the square leg
fencekeeping it along the ground all through
53.6 Kumble to Rennie, no run
End of over 54 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 117/3 (trail by 166 runs)
A Kumble 23-10-37-2 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 39* (150b 5x4) GJ Rennie 7* (26b 1x4)
54.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, the ball spins appreciably,
Dasgupta collecting it down the leg-side
54.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, one run, the ball spins again, but
Gripper plays it with the turn to fine leg for a single
54.3 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run, Sehwag at short-leg misses the
ball, but the ball looked like hitting pad only, despite
excitement from the bowler
54.4 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run, Rennie leaves the ball to spin
and be collected
54.5 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run, Rennie leaves the ball again,
but this time it is closer to off-stump
54.6 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run, defended, dropping the ball down
at his feet
End of over 55 (1 run) Zimbabwe 118/3 (trail by 165 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 15-4-24-0 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 40* (152b 5x4) GJ Rennie 7* (30b 1x4)
55.1 Kumble to Gripper, no run, Kumble around the wicket now to the
right-hander as well, Gripper pplays it down
55.2 Kumble to Gripper, no run, ball hits pad and then bat, but it
bobbles over Sehwag at silly point
55.3 Kumble to Gripper, no run
55.4 Kumble to Gripper, no run, played defensively, pad and bat close
together
55.5 Kumble to Gripper, no run, played with the pads this time around
55.6 Kumble to Gripper, no run
End of over 56 (maiden) Zimbabwe 118/3 (trail by 165 runs)
A Kumble 24-11-37-2 - Corporation End
GJ Rennie 7* (30b 1x4) TR Gripper 40* (158b 5x4)
56.1 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run, Rennie leaves the ball, but it
just holds its line to miss off-stump
56.2 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, FOUR, swept to the fence very well,
keeping the ball on the ground all through
56.3 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run, padded away
56.4 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run, ball hits pad and bat, but it
again falls short of Sehwag at short leg
56.5 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, one run, swept finer this time for a
single
56.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run
End of over 57 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 123/3 (trail by 160 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 16-4-29-0 - Jaika End
GJ Rennie 12* (35b 2x4) TR Gripper 40* (159b 5x4)
Sachin Tendulkar comes in to bowl to loud cheers
57.1 Tendulkar to Rennie, one run, drifting to the leg and Rennie plays
it away for a single
57.2 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run, on middle and Gripper plays it down
safely
57.3 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run, outside the off-stump and Gipper lets
it spin away to be collected
57.4 Tendulkar to Gripper, two runs, full and on the leg, and Rennie
flicks it away for a couple
57.5 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run, spi and bounce, but Gripper lets it
go
57.6 Tendulkar to Gripper, one run, drifting to leg again, and Gripper
plays it to square leg for one
End of over 58 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 127/3 (trail by 156 runs)
SR Tendulkar 4-2-5-0 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 43* (164b 5x4) GJ Rennie 13* (36b 2x4)
58.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, Gripper tries to play it away
on the leg, but the ball falls down at his feet
58.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, again, Gripper tries to play it
to leg, but the ball falls just short of leg-slip this time
58.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, ball appears to hit pad and
bat, spoons up high in the air, and short leg catches it. But the
ball has hit only pad.
58.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run
58.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, one run, Gripper finally gets the ball
away on the legside for the single
58.6 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run, Rennie tries to sweep, but the
ball takes off like a rocket, Dasgupta only just managing to
collected it near his face
End of over 59 (1 run) Zimbabwe 128/3 (trail by 155 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 17-4-30-0 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 44* (169b 5x4) GJ Rennie 13* (37b 2x4)
59.1 Tendulkar to Gripper, one run, turned around the corner for a
single
59.2 Tendulkar to Rennie, no run, padded away, front foot confidently
outside off-stump, bat held high
59.3 Tendulkar to Rennie, no run
59.4 Tendulkar to Rennie, FOUR, Rennie pulls a short ball away to the
mid-wicket fence
59.5 Tendulkar to Rennie, no run
59.6 Tendulkar to Rennie, no run, the ball rears and takes the shoulder
of Rennie's bat, spooning up into the place where silly-point
should have been
End of over 60 (5 runs) Zimbabwe 133/3 (trail by 150 runs)
SR Tendulkar 5-2-10-0 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 45* (170b 5x4) GJ Rennie 17* (42b 3x4)
60.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, one run, played around the corner
60.2 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run
60.3 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run
60.4 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run, forward in defence
60.5 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run, pads up to it, ball missing off
for sure, not out
60.6 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run, quicker through the air, played
back down the track
End of over 61 (1 run) Zimbabwe 134/3 (trail by 149 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 18-4-31-0 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 46* (171b 5x4) GJ Rennie 17* (47b 3x4)
61.1 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run
61.2 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run, stretches forward in defence
61.3 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run, pads up to it
61.4 Tendulkar to Gripper, no run, forward indefence
61.5 Tendulkar to Gripper, one run, played to mid-wicket, takes a quick
single
61.6 Tendulkar to Rennie, no run, stretches forward in defence
End of over 62 (1 run) Zimbabwe 135/3 (trail by 148 runs)
SR Tendulkar 6-2-11-0 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 47* (176b 5x4) GJ Rennie 17* (48b 3x4)
62.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well flighted delivery, foward
in defence
62.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, forward in defence
62.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, one run, tucked around the corner for a
single
62.4 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run, well flighted delivery. forward
in defence
62.5 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run
62.6 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, two runs, goes for the sweep, top edge,
lands safe a few yards from the fence, takes a couple of runs
End of over 63 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 138/3 (trail by 145 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 19-4-34-0 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 48* (179b 5x4) GJ Rennie 19* (51b 3x4)
63.1 Kumble to Gripper, three runs, whipped through square, takes three
runs, that is his fifty! good fighting knock by this gritty
opening batsman
63.2 Kumble to Rennie, no run
63.3 Kumble to Rennie, two runs, short, swung around the corner for a
couple of runs
63.4 Kumble to Rennie, no run
63.5 Kumble to Rennie, one run, tucked around the corner
63.6 Kumble to Gripper, no run
End of over 64 (6 runs) Zimbabwe 144/3 (trail by 139 runs)
A Kumble 25-11-43-2 - Corporation End
GJ Rennie 22* (55b 3x4) TR Gripper 51* (181b 5x4)
64.1 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run
64.2 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run
64.3 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, no run, outside the off, left alone
64.4 Harbhajan Singh to Rennie, three runs, bowling around the stumps
now, outside the off, thick outside edge and down to third-man
Light is getting real bad here, the game goes on
64.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, turning square, played down to
backward short leg
64.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, quicker through the air,
outside the off, allows the ball to hit the front pad.
End of over 65 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 147/3 (trail by 136 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 20-4-37-0 - Jaika End
GJ Rennie 25* (59b 3x4) TR Gripper 51* (183b 5x4)
The last two overs of the penultimate day's play coming up. Kumble
will bowl to Rennie, right-arm around the wicket
65.1 Kumble to Rennie, OUT: Kumble strikes! pitched outside the off,
hits that rough outside the off, rushes into the batsman, clips
the glove and flies towards the leg side, Sehwag takes an easy
catch at backward short leg
Zimbabwe 147/4, Partnership of 44
GJ Rennie c sub (V Sehwag) b Kumble 25 (60b 3x4 0x6)
TR Gripper 51* (183b 5x4) A Kumble 25.1-11-43-3
Ray Price is the new batsman, the nightwatchman
65.2 Kumble to Price, no run, on leg and middle, played defensively
65.3 Kumble to Price, no run, outside the off, stretches forward in
defence.
Price is a right-hand batsman, tho' he bowls left-arm orthodox
65.4 Kumble to Price, FOUR, spinning away from the bat, takes the edge,
Dropped! oh ho, this has become a regular thing, Dasgupta allows
the ball go right through his legs, goodness me that was a catch!
absolute rubbish wicket-keeping! ball races down to the third-man
fence for
65.5 Kumble to Price, no run, defended
65.6 Kumble to Price, no run, defended
End of over 66 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 151/4 (trail by 132 runs)
A Kumble 26-11-47-3 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 51* (183b 5x4) RW Price 4* (5b 1x4)
66.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, stretches forward in defence
66.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, one run, spinning in to the batsman,
played down to fine leg, Srinath the fielder, takes a single
The field close in now, Forward short leg, leg slip, backward short
leg, slip, gully, silly point
66.3 Harbhajan Singh to Price, no run, well up to the batsman, forward
in defence
66.4 Harbhajan Singh to Price, no run, gets the ball to turn in a long
way, inside edge as he tries to defend it
66.5 Harbhajan Singh to Price, no run, spinning in to the batsman, keeps
the bat high as a periscope, allows the ball to hit the pad
All the fielders around the bat now.
66.6 Harbhajan Singh to Price, no run, well flighted delivery, forward
in defence
End of over 67 (1 run) Zimbabwe 152/4 (trail by 131 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 21-4-38-0 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 52* (185b 5x4) RW Price 4* (9b 1x4)
That is that for day-4. Zimbabwe are 152/4 still trailing by 131
runs with six wickets in hand.
Match State: Stumps - Day 4
India started the day on 437/5 and started scoring at a very brisk
pace in the morning.
In the very first hour 100 runs were scored off only 14 overs.
Sanjay Bangar was in supreme touch, striking the ball clean to all
parts of the field.
he relied heavily on the lofted drives and a couple of them sailed
all the way over ropes for huge sixes.
Sachin Tendulkar too played some rousing shots, but was not at his
explosive best.
Tendulkar made 176 and fell to the ploy found out by English
skipper Nasser Hussain.
Ray Price got his man, bowling left-arm over the wicket and outside
the leg on the rough. Tendulkar trying to hit the ball towards the
long fence, got it wrong and spooned a catch to Andy Flower at
deep mid-on
The rest of the Indian batting was almost nothing. Bangar played
well to get to his maiden Test hundred, only inhis second Test
match.
Immediately Ganguly declared the India first innings closed at
570/7 declared.
It was Raymond Price the unlikely bowling Hero, finishing with the
wonderful figures of 68-18-182-5
The left-arm spinner bowled very well and looked like getting a
wicket whenever he gave the ball some air.
It was the quicker balls that he bowled, which went for runs most
often
Umpire Venkatraghavan continued to have a very bad match indeed.
Three bad decisions today. Anil Kumble not given out lbw, Stuart
Carlisle given out lbw when the ball clearly pitched outside the
leg and finally Rennie not given out after gloving one to f
Stuart Carlisle got of to a brisk start and his innings was cut
short by the lbw decision.
he made 28 off just 36 balls, Zaheer Khan claiming the wicket.
The next to go was Alistair Campbell, after having done all the
hard work, to be caught off Kumble's bowling at first slip by
Laxman. he made 30.
Andy Flower (8) was caught by Dravid off Kumble, it was an almost
unplayable delivery.
Gavin Rennie (25) was caught by Sehwag off the bowling of Kumble at
backward short leg
Anil Kumble claimed the bowling honours picking up three wickets.
he would have got more wicket but for one man... Deep Dasgupta
One wonders how many more catches he has to drop before he is asked
not to keep for India again. Today he dropped three catches.
That is more than being charitable.
Trevor Gripper has played a gritty knock of 52 not out. He has
spent more than 250 minutes at the crease and looks compact
against the Indian spinners on this pathetic wicket.
It did rain for some 15 minutes last night in Nagpur. It threatened
to rain this evening too.
if it does not rain tomorrow, India would easily wrap up this Test
match.
Gripper, Grant Flower, Heath Streak and Tatenda Taibu will have to
play long innings if at all to save this Test match.
Not to forget Travis Friend who made an unbeaten 60 in the first
innings and was also barred from bowling by umpire Venkat.
One would have thought that Ganguly would throw the ball to Sanjay
Bangar, who has the ability to get the ball to reverse swing. It
was not to be.
Harbhajan Singh too was not handled well one would think, the young
spinner has not picked up a wicket yet.
We will be back with you tomorrow at 0920 Hrs IST, 0350 Hrs GMT
with all the live action from Nagpur.
Thanks for being with us. Cheers!
67.1 Kumble to Gripper, no run, good delivery just wide of the off
stump, no shot offered
67.2 Kumble to Gripper, no run, yet another great delivery, on the off
stump line and moving away from the right hander, just passes the
edge
67.3 Kumble to Gripper, no run
67.4 Kumble to Gripper, FOUR, quicker through the air, gets the edge and
passes the diving slip fielder
67.5 Kumble to Gripper, no run
67.6 Kumble to Gripper, no run, wide delivery down the leg side
End of over 68 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 156/4 (trail by 127 runs)
A Kumble 27-11-51-3 - Corporation End
RW Price 4* (9b 1x4) TR Gripper 56* (191b 6x4)
68.1 Harbhajan Singh to Price, no run, full and on the pads, tapped to
the on side
68.2 Harbhajan Singh to Price, no run, tossed up and outside the off,
played at and missed
68.3 Harbhajan Singh to Price, OUT: tossed, up on the off, big ripper,
the ball kisses the inside edge and goes to silly point, Dravid
catches it, Harbhajan Signh finally has a wicket, just rewards for
the offie
Zimbabwe 156/5, Partnership of 9
RW Price c Dravid b Harbhajan Singh 4 (12b 1x4 0x6)
TR Gripper 56* (191b 6x4) Harbhajan Singh 21.3-4-38-1
68.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, bvack of a length and on the
pads, played and missed, shout for lbw turned down
68.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run
68.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, slower and on the off,
defended carefully
End of over 69 (maiden) Zimbabwe 156/5 (trail by 127 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 22-5-38-1 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 56* (191b 6x4) GW Flower 0* (3b)
69.1 Kumble to Gripper, no run, full and on the stumps, drifting in,
well dug out
69.2 Kumble to Gripper, no run, once again very full, almost yorker
length, dug out again
69.3 Kumble to Gripper, no run, back of a length and on the stumps,
defended
69.4 Kumble to Gripper, no run
69.5 Kumble to Gripper, no run
69.6 Kumble to Gripper, no run
End of over 70 (maiden) Zimbabwe 156/5 (trail by 127 runs)
A Kumble 28-12-51-3 - Corporation End
GW Flower 0* (3b) TR Gripper 56* (197b 6x4)
70.1 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, slow and on the off, defended
70.2 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, one run, shoirt of a length and on
the pads, tucked away to the on side for a single
70.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, back of a lenbgth and on the
pads, playe down to the on side again
70.4 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, full, flighted and on the off,
defended carefully
70.5 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, slower and a big of spinner,
from off to leg slip the ball loops away, left alone
70.6 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, tossed up and far outside the
off, the ball spins in, defended
End of over 71 (1 run) Zimbabwe 157/5 (trail by 126 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 23-5-39-1 - Jaika End
GW Flower 1* (5b) TR Gripper 56* (201b 6x4)
Anil Kumble to bowl to Grant Flower
71.1 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, quick, flat, outside the off, covers
the stumps and lets it through to Dasgupta
71.2 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, quick, flat, outside the off, covers
the stumps and lets it through to Dasgupta
71.3 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, flat and quick, on the off stump,
forward in defence
71.4 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, slightly slower delivery, well pitched
up, leans forward, bat and pad close together, defences
71.5 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, quicker through the air, darting in to
the right handed batsman, defended
71.6 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, tossed up a bit, on leg and middle,
forward in defence, end of a maiden over
End of over 72 (maiden) Zimbabwe 157/5 (trail by 126 runs)
A Kumble 29-13-51-3 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 56* (201b 6x4) GW Flower 1* (11b)
Harbhajan Singh to continue, Gripper on strike
72.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well flighted delivery,
spinning in to the batsman, forward in defence
72.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, well flighted delivery,
spinning in to the batsman, forward in defence
72.3 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, one run, watches this one carefully,
spinning in from outside the off, tuckd around the corner
72.4 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, goes for the sweep, loud
shouts of 'catch it', ball falls safely on the track
72.5 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, down the leg, through to the
keeper
72.6 Harbhajan Singh to GW Flower, no run, well flighted delivery,
forward in defence, ball hits the pad
End of over 73 (1 run) Zimbabwe 158/5 (trail by 125 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 24-5-40-1 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 57* (204b 6x4) GW Flower 1* (14b)
73.1 Kumble to Gripper, one run, bowling wide of the crease, darting in
to the batsman, Gripper has all the time in the world to go back
and across, play it around the corner and take a single
73.2 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, quick and flat, forward in defence
73.3 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, faster delivery, bat and pad and goes
wide of Dravid at silly point
73.4 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, outside the off, left alone to the
keeper
73.5 Kumble to GW Flower, no run, bounce and turn outside the of, left
alone
73.6 Kumble to GW Flower, OUT: Gone! given out lbw, offering no shot to
the flipper, pitched outside the of and hit outside the line of
off too, it is Adios Amigo for Grant Flower!
Zimbabwe 159/6, Partnership of 3
GW Flower lbw b Kumble 1 (19b 0x4 0x6)
End of over 74 (1 run) Zimbabwe 159/6 (trail by 124 runs)
A Kumble 30-13-52-4 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 58* (205b 6x4)
Heath Streak is the new batsman
74.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, no run, spinning in to the batsman,
forward in defence
74.2 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, one run, played firmly to deep mid-on
74.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, allows the ball to hit on the
pad
74.4 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, big turn in to the batsman, off
the pads to backward short leg
74.5 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, turn and big bounce, hit right
below the shoulder
74.6 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, loud shout for a catch at short
leg, not out
End of over 75 (1 run) Zimbabwe 160/6 (trail by 123 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 25-5-41-1 - Jaika End
TR Gripper 59* (207b 6x4) HH Streak 0* (4b)
75.1 Kumble to Gripper, no run, quick and flat outside the off, left
alone
75.2 Kumble to Gripper, no run, Big appeal for lbw, this was the fast
delivery, not out says Venkat, perhaps a bit too high
75.3 Kumble to Gripper, one run, tucked around the corner
75.4 Kumble to Streak, no run, forward in defence
75.5 Kumble to Streak, no run, slightly slower through the air, forward
in defence
75.6 Kumble to Streak, no run
End of over 76 (1 run) Zimbabwe 161/6 (trail by 122 runs)
A Kumble 31-13-53-4 - Corporation End
TR Gripper 60* (210b 6x4) HH Streak 0* (7b)
76.1 Harbhajan Singh to Gripper, OUT: big turn and bounce, Gripper goes
forward pushing at it, takes the edge and goes to Sehwag at
forward short leg, Gripper's innings comes to an end, Zimbabwe in
dire straits
Zimbabwe 161/7, Partnership of 2
TR Gripper c sub (V Sehwag) b Harbhajan Singh 60 (211b 6x4 0x6)
HH Streak 0* (7b) Harbhajan Singh 25.1-5-41-2
Tatenda Taibu is the new batsman in the middle
76.2 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run
76.3 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run
76.4 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, spinning in to the batsman,
played just past the short leg
76.5 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, big turn in to the batsman,
played to backward short leg
76.6 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, well tosed up, stretches forward
in defence
End of over 77 (maiden) Zimbabwe 161/7 (trail by 122 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 26-6-41-2 - Jaika End
HH Streak 0* (7b) T Taibu 0* (5b)
77.1 Kumble to Streak, two runs, punched through covers, not with much
of force, Zaheer Khan misfields and misfields again in an effort
to pick up the ball again, batsmen run through for two
77.2 Kumble to Streak, no run, well tossed up for a change, forward in
defence
77.3 Kumble to Streak, no run, quick and flat, forward in defence
77.4 Kumble to Streak, no run, quicker through the air, on leg and
middle, has thebatsman honest in defence
77.5 Kumble to Streak, no run, slower delivery, on leg and middle,
forward in defence
77.6 Kumble to Streak, no run, dangerous! leaves the ball alone, little
bit of leg spin takes it away from Streak
End of over 78 (2 runs) Zimbabwe 163/7 (trail by 120 runs)
A Kumble 32-13-55-4 - Corporation End
T Taibu 0* (5b) HH Streak 2* (13b)
78.1 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, defended
78.2 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, spinning in sharply, Taibu caught
in a tangle, no damage done
78.3 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, legbye: FOUR, too much of turn, clips the
pads and goes past Dasgupta four leg byes
78.4 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, no run, big turn, inside edge onto the
pads
78.5 Harbhajan Singh to Taibu, OUT: big turn and bounce, Taibu pushing
forward without much of a purpose, bat, glove, pad and straight
into the hands of Sehwag at leg gully, wickets falling like nine
pins here in Nagpur
Zimbabwe 167/8, Partnership of 6
T Taibu c sub (V Sehwag) b Harbhajan Singh 0 (10b 0x4 0x6)
HH Streak 2* (13b) Harbhajan Singh 26.5-6-41-3
Travis Friend is the new batsman.
78.6 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, well tossed up, forward in
defence
End of over 79 (4 runs, maiden) Zimbabwe 167/8 (trail by 116 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 27-7-41-3 - Jaika End
HH Streak 2* (13b) TJ Friend 0* (1b)
In 11 overs this morning, Zimbabwe have scored 15 runs and lost
four wickets! It is all happening in a hurry here
79.1 Kumble to Streak, no run, on target, forward in defence
79.2 Kumble to Streak, no run, on target, forward in defence
79.3 Kumble to Streak, one run, on leg and middle, played in defence,
gets a single, ball rolling towrads the leg side
79.4 Kumble to Friend, two runs, on leg and middle, neatly played
through mid-wicket, Tendulkar gives the chase, stops, batsmen run
through for two
79.5 Kumble to Friend, no run, quicker delivery, forward in defence
79.6 Kumble to Friend, no run, forward in defence again
End of over 80 (3 runs) Zimbabwe 170/8 (trail by 113 runs)
A Kumble 33-13-58-4 - Corporation End
HH Streak 3* (16b) TJ Friend 2* (4b)
80.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, well flighted delivery, forward
in defence
80.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, well tossed up, outside the off,
turn and bounce, almost striking like a spitting cobra, Streak
manages to keep it down
80.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, goes for the expansive sweep,
takes it on the chest
80.4 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, legbye: one run, pushes forward, off the
pads goes towards point
80.5 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, pushes forward at this one,
claims a catch at short leg, Shepherd not interested
80.6 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, forward in defence
End of over 81 (1 run, maiden) Zimbabwe 171/8 (trail by 112 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 28-8-41-3 - Jaika End
HH Streak 3* (20b) TJ Friend 2* (6b)
81.1 Kumble to Streak, no run, flat and quick on the off, forward in
defence
81.2 Kumble to Streak, no run, once again stretches forward in defence
Zimbabwe does not stand a chance of saving this Test, with just two
wickets in hand
81.3 Kumble to Streak, no run, pushed firmly to Tendulkar at mid-on,
looks for a single and decides against it
81.4 Kumble to Streak, no run, outside the off, left alone
81.5 Kumble to Streak, legbye: one run, off the pads and down to fine
leg
81.6 Kumble to Friend, no run, forward in defence
End of over 82 (1 run, maiden) Zimbabwe 172/8 (trail by 111 runs)
A Kumble 34-14-58-4 - Corporation End
HH Streak 3* (25b) TJ Friend 2* (7b)
82.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, well flighted delivery, outside
the off, goes well forward and defends
82.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, goes for the sweep, off the
fore-arm goes up in the air, Dasgupta tries to catch it, puts it
down
82.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, played in defence towards
backward short leg
82.4 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, FOUR, dancing down the track, first real
positive shot of the morning, lofted on drive for four!
82.5 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, allows the ball to hit the pad
82.6 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, quicker through the air, outside
the off, allows the ball to hit the front pad, no damage done
End of over 83 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 176/8 (trail by 107 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 29-8-45-3 - Jaika End
TJ Friend 2* (7b) HH Streak 7* (31b 1x4)
83.1 Kumble to Friend, no run
83.2 Kumble to Friend, no run, Kumble with his tail up, experimenting a
lot now, getting the ball to drift and dip, forward in defence
83.3 Kumble to Friend, no run, well up to the batsman, forward in
defence
83.4 Kumble to Friend, FOUR, Oh sweet! Friend can bat! on middle and
leg, flicked away through mid-wicket for four, lovely shot
83.5 Kumble to Friend, no run, well pitched up, forward in defence
83.6 Kumble to Friend, no run, quicker through the air, bat and pad,
ball falls safely on the pitch
End of over 84 (4 runs) Zimbabwe 180/8 (trail by 103 runs)
A Kumble 35-14-62-4 - Corporation End
HH Streak 7* (31b 1x4) TJ Friend 6* (13b 1x4)
84.1 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run, leans forward in defence
84.2 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, no run
84.3 Harbhajan Singh to Streak, one run, tucked around the corner
84.4 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, allows the ball to hit him on
the body, big turn and bounce
84.5 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run
84.6 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, well tossed up, pushed back down
the track. That is drinks here in Nagpur
End of over 85 (1 run) Zimbabwe 181/8 (trail by 102 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 30-8-46-3 - Jaika End
HH Streak 8* (34b 1x4) TJ Friend 6* (16b 1x4)
First hour: 18 overs bowled, 29 runs scored and four wickets fell
Match State: Drinks
85.1 Kumble to Streak, no run, defended
Kumble bowling around the wicket
85.2 Kumble to Streak, OUT: pitched on the rough outside the leg, big
turn and bounce, takes the edge and straight into the hands of
Ganguly at silly point, Ninth wicket down. That is 5-fer for
Kumble!
Zimbabwe 181/9, Partnership of 14
HH Streak c Ganguly b Kumble 8 (36b 1x4 0x6)
TJ Friend 6* (16b 1x4) A Kumble 35.2-14-62-5
85.3 Kumble to Watambwa, no run, fast delivery, on traget, Watambwa
defends
85.4 Kumble to Watambwa, no run, slightly slower through the air,
defended
85.5 Kumble to Watambwa, no run, squares up the batsman completely,
defends somehow
85.6 Kumble to Watambwa, no run, big bounce, poor Watambwa has not seen
anything like this before, allows the ball to hit him on the body
End of over 86 (maiden) Zimbabwe 181/9 (trail by 102 runs)
A Kumble 36-15-62-5 - Corporation End
TJ Friend 6* (16b 1x4) BT Watambwa 0* (4b)
86.1 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run
86.2 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, bowling around the wicket,
quicker delivery, forward in defence
It is just matter of time that this innings comes to an end, just
the one wicket to fall
86.3 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, forward in defence
86.4 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, well tossed up, driven firmly
back to the bowler
86.5 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, bowling over the wicket now.,
getting the ball to turn in, defends
86.6 Harbhajan Singh to Friend, no run, Friend goes for the biggie, not
to waste time here, does not connect at all, hit on the pad
End of over 87 (maiden) Zimbabwe 181/9 (trail by 102 runs)
Harbhajan Singh 31-9-46-3 - Jaika End
BT Watambwa 0* (4b) TJ Friend 6* (22b 1x4)
87.1 Kumble to Watambwa, one run, on the pads, Watambwa plays it down to
fine leg, takes a single
87.2 Kumble to Friend, no run, bowling around the wicket, fast delivery
outside the off, defended
87.3 Kumble to Friend, no run, forward in defence again
87.4 Kumble to Friend, no run, faster delivery, on leg and middle,
defended
87.5 Kumble to Friend, no run, bowling from widf the crease, drifting in
from outside the leg, forward in defence
87.6 Kumble to Friend, no run, flat and quick on leg and middle, played
back down the track
End of over 88 (1 run) Zimbabwe 182/9 (trail by 101 runs)
A Kumble 37-15-63-5 - Corporation End
BT Watambwa 1* (5b) TJ Friend 6* (27b 1x4)
88.1 Harbhajan Singh to Watambwa, no run, big shout for a catch at silly
point, not out says Shepherd
88.2 Harbhajan Singh to Watambwa, no run, spinning in to the
batsman,played to backward short leg
88.3 Harbhajan Singh to Watambwa, no run, pushing forward in defence, no
clue at all
88.4 Harbhajan Singh to Watambwa, OUT: All over! India wins, Watambwa
goes for the big one, spoons it up in the air, Tendulkar running
around, finishes behind the keeper, takes an easy catch, India win
by an innings and 101 runs
Zimbabwe 182/10, Partnership of 1
BT Watambwa c Tendulkar b Harbhajan Singh 1 (9b 0x4 0x6)
TJ Friend 6* (27b 1x4) Harbhajan Singh 31.4-9-46-4
Zimbabwe lost six wickets this morning off 21.4 overs, scoring just
30 more runs
This pitch here at Nagpur had become a minefield to bat on.
With the spin duo of Kumble and Harbhajan Singh bowling tandem
Zimbabwe stood no chance of playing out the day.
Kumble picked up yet another 5-fer at home, Harbhajan Singh
finished strongly picking up four wickets.
Zimbabwe would be a very disappointed team, their star players not
performing to their best.
Stuart Carlisle is one batsman in some kind of form. Trevor Gripper
too looked good in the second knock.
Travid Friend played a good hand in the first innings.
Raymond Price picked up five wickets and clearly missed outon a
quality spin bowling partner
The 'Flower Power' was never to be in this match. Andy getting out
to two excellent deliveries.
Grant Flower was unlucky to be given out in the first and could
have got the benefit of doubt in the second.
Having said that, Zimbabwe will have to raise their game to a
higher level to survive on tracks such as these.
As for India, everything went by the script.
Tendulkar and Das hit hundreds. Bangar played a brilliant innings
to make his maiden Test hundred.
Ganguly struggled with the bat. Laxman was listless again. Dravid
did his best in making a solid and slow fifty.
Dasgupta proved once again that he should not be wicketkeeping in
Test matches. Just that the people who matters most does not think
so.
Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh bowled well on a helpful track.
Zaheer Khan bowled with lot of pace, giving the Indian bowling
attack a bit more edge to it.
The fielding was nothing extra-ordinary.
The Man of the Match: Anil Kumble
David Shepherd had a very good match, Venkatraghavan might as well
try to forget this Test match.
The second and final Test match starts on Thursday, 28th February
at Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi.
It would be very interesting to see whether Virender Sehwag
replaces VVS Laxman for the Delhi Test.
Well, we have had an early end to this first Test match. We hope
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