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We need to get as many wickets as possible to stand a chance to win this. I hope Wasim, McGrath and Warne do much damage on Day 3 so that we can have something as a lead to add in our second innings.
 
We have batted well in the day. Although I expected more from Pollock
 
McGrath and Warne have left the game evenly poised.
 
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Legends At Battle Season VIII
Final (timeless Test)

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 (if required)

PROFESSIONAL XI vs POST-WAR XI


at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Toss: Post-war XI won the toss and chose to bowl


Day 3

POST-WAR XI 1st innings (92/2 overnight)
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45.1  Warne to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
45.2  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.3  Warne to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers was completely deceived
45.4  Warne to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers was completely deceived
45.5  Warne to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
45.6  Warne to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers

         End of over 46  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          92/2 (deficit 278)
         Shane Warne          8.0-3-14-0
         Garry Sobers         38(138b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes       11(34b 2X4)

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46.1  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.3  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
46.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.5  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
46.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived

         End of over 47  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          92/2 (deficit 278)
         Curtly Ambrose       6.0-2-12-0
         Everton Weekes       11(40b 2X4)
         Garry Sobers         38(138b 7X4)

47.1  Warne to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
47.2  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.3  Warne to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers was completely deceived
47.4  Warne to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers was completely deceived
47.5  Warne to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
47.6  Warne to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers

         End of over 48  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          92/2 (deficit 278)
         Shane Warne          9.0-4-14-0
         Garry Sobers         38(144b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes       11(40b 2X4)

48.1  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.3  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
48.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.5  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
48.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived

         End of over 49  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          92/2 (deficit 278)
         Curtly Ambrose       7.0-3-12-0
         Everton Weekes       11(46b 2X4)
         Garry Sobers         38(144b 7X4)

49.1  Warne to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
49.2  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.3  Warne to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers was completely deceived
49.4  Warne to Sobers, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
49.5  Warne to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers playing forward defensive
49.6  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 50  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          92/2 (deficit 278)
         Shane Warne          10.0-5-14-0
         Garry Sobers         38(150b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes       11(46b 2X4)

50.1  Chappell to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
50.2  Chappell to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
50.3  Chappell to Weekes, FOUR, Greg Chappell is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
50.4  Chappell to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
50.5  Chappell to Weekes, one run, One more to the total
50.6  Chappell to Sobers, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 51  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          97/2 (deficit 273)
         Greg Chappell        8.0-1-14-0
         Garry Sobers         38(151b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes       16(51b 3X4)

51.1  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
51.2  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
51.3  Akram to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
51.4  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
51.5  Akram to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
51.6  Akram to Weekes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Everton Weekes

         End of over 52  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         101/2 (deficit 269)
         Wasim Akram          11.0-1-30-0
         Everton Weekes       20(57b 4X4)
         Garry Sobers         38(151b 7X4)

52.1  Warne to Sobers, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
52.2  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
52.3  Warne to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers was completely deceived
52.4  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
52.5  Warne to Sobers, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
52.6  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 53  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         101/2 (deficit 269)
         Shane Warne          11.0-6-14-0
         Garry Sobers         38(157b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes       20(57b 4X4)

53.1  Ambrose to Weekes, wide, Curtly Ambrose bowling a very wayward one
53.1  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
53.2  Ambrose to Weekes, one run, The misfield by Steve Waugh allows yet another run
53.3  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
53.4  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
53.5  Ambrose to Sobers, one run, The misfield by Sunil Gavaskar allows yet another run
53.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes

         End of over 54  (3 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         104/2 (deficit 266)
         Curtly Ambrose       8.0-4-15-0
         Everton Weekes       21(61b 4X4)
         Garry Sobers         39(160b 7X4)


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Following Hutton's example, Waugh also decided to start the day with spin for his team by bringing Shane Warne on to bowl the first over. The ploy seemed to be working with Sobers not looking particularly comfortable against him. A wicket might just be around the corner.


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54.1  Warne to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers playing forward defensive
54.2  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
54.3  Warne to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers playing forward defensive
54.4  Warne to Sobers, FOUR, Garry Sobers is going haywire!
54.5  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
54.6  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 55  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         108/2 (deficit 262)
         Shane Warne          12.0-7-18-0
         Garry Sobers         43(166b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       21(61b 4X4)

55.1  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
55.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
55.3  Ambrose to Weekes, FOUR, Curtly Ambrose is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
55.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
55.5  Ambrose to Weekes, one run, One more to the total
55.6  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 56  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         113/2 (deficit 257)
         Curtly Ambrose       9.0-4-20-0
         Garry Sobers         43(167b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       26(66b 5X4)

56.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
56.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
56.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
56.4  Warne to Weekes, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Curtly Ambrose
56.5  Warne to Sobers, no run, Defensively played by Garry Sobers
56.6  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 57  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         114/2 (deficit 256)
         Shane Warne          13.0-7-19-0
         Garry Sobers         43(169b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       27(70b 5X4)

57.1  Border to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
57.2  Border to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
57.3  Border to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
57.4  Border to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
57.5  Border to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
57.6  Border to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes

         End of over 58  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         114/2 (deficit 256)
         Allan Border         2.0-1-0-0
         Everton Weekes       27(76b 5X4)
         Garry Sobers         43(169b 8X4)

58.1  Warne to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers was completely deceived
58.2  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
58.3  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
58.4  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
58.5  Warne to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
58.6  Warne to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers playing forward defensive

         End of over 59  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         114/2 (deficit 256)
         Shane Warne          14.0-7-19-0
         Garry Sobers         43(175b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       27(76b 5X4)

59.1  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
59.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
59.3  McGrath to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
59.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
59.5  McGrath to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
59.6  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 60  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         118/2 (deficit 252)
         Glenn McGrath        15.0-7-35-2
         Everton Weekes       31(82b 6X4)
         Garry Sobers         43(175b 8X4)

60.1  Warne to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
60.2  Warne to Sobers, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Sunil Gavaskar
60.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
60.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
60.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
60.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 61  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         119/2 (deficit 251)
         Shane Warne          15.0-8-20-0
         Everton Weekes       31(86b 6X4)
         Garry Sobers         44(177b 8X4)

61.1  Akram to Sobers, no ball , no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
61.1  Akram to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
61.2  Akram to Sobers, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
61.3  Akram to Sobers, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
61.4  Akram to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers was completely deceived
61.5  Akram to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
61.6  Akram to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers

         End of over 62  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         120/2 (deficit 250)
         Wasim Akram          12.0-1-31-0
         Garry Sobers         44(183b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       31(86b 6X4)

62.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
62.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
62.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
62.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
62.5  Warne to Weekes, one run, The misfield by Gordon Greenidge allows yet another run
62.6  Warne to Sobers, no run, Defensively played by Garry Sobers

         End of over 63  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         121/2 (deficit 249)
         Shane Warne          16.0-8-21-0
         Garry Sobers         44(184b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       32(91b 6X4)


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At this stage, the Post-war XI were scoring at less than 2 an over with Sobers and Weekes biding their sweet time. One can't really criticize them with this match being a timeless Test where players are generally expected to score a lot slower than usual. But try telling that to the spectators.


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63.1  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
63.2  Akram to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
63.3  Akram to Weekes, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
63.4  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
63.5  Akram to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
63.6  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes

         End of over 64  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         121/2 (deficit 249)
         Wasim Akram          13.0-1-31-0
         Everton Weekes       32(97b 6X4)
         Garry Sobers         44(184b 8X4)

64.1  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
64.2  Warne to Sobers, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
64.3  Warne to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
64.4  Warne to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers was completely deceived
64.5  Warne to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
64.6  Warne to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers

         End of over 65  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         121/2 (deficit 249)
         Shane Warne          17.0-8-21-0
         Garry Sobers         44(190b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       32(97b 6X4)

65.1  Akram to Weekes, three runs, They could have actually gone for the fourth
65.2  Akram to Sobers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
65.3  Akram to Sobers, one run, Great cooperation between Garry Sobers and Everton Weekes
65.4  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
65.5  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
65.6  Akram to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 66  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         125/2 (deficit 245)
         Wasim Akram          14.0-2-35-0
         Everton Weekes       35(101b 6X4)
         Garry Sobers         45(192b 8X4)

66.1  McGrath to Sobers, one run, The misfield by Adam Gilchrist allows yet another run
66.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
66.3  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
66.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
66.5  McGrath to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
66.6  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 67  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         126/2 (deficit 244)
         Glenn McGrath        16.0-7-36-2
         Everton Weekes       35(106b 6X4)
         Garry Sobers         46(193b 8X4)

67.1  Akram to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
67.2  Akram to Sobers, no run, Defensively played by Garry Sobers
67.3  Akram to Sobers, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
67.4  Akram to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers was completely deceived
67.5  Akram to Sobers, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire gives it out LBW

         Garry Sobers           46 (198b 8X4)
         lbw            b. Akram

67.6  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived

         End of over 68  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         126/3 (deficit 244)
         Wasim Akram          15.0-2-35-1
         Clyde Walcott         0(1b)
         Everton Weekes       35(106b 6X4)


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Garry Sobers eventually fell just four short of a half-century. His long 198-ball stay at the crease had come to an end courtesy of Wasim Akram. In walked Clyde Walcott at No 5.


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68.1  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
68.2  McGrath to Weekes, one run, The misfield by Adam Gilchrist allows yet another run
68.3  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
68.4  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
68.5  McGrath to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
68.6  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 69  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         127/3 (deficit 243)
         Glenn McGrath        17.0-7-37-2
         Clyde Walcott         0(5b)
         Everton Weekes       36(108b 6X4)

69.1  Akram to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
69.2  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
69.3  Akram to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
69.4  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
69.5  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
69.6  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived

         End of over 70  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         127/3 (deficit 243)
         Wasim Akram          16.0-3-35-1
         Everton Weekes       36(114b 6X4)
         Clyde Walcott         0(5b)

70.1  McGrath to Walcott, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Clyde Walcott
70.2  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
70.3  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
70.4  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
70.5  McGrath to Walcott, FOUR, Clyde Walcott is going haywire!
70.6  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 71  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         135/3 (deficit 235)
         Glenn McGrath        18.0-7-45-2
         Clyde Walcott         8(11b 2X4)
         Everton Weekes       36(114b 6X4)

71.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
71.2  Warne to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world
71.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
71.4  Warne to Weekes, three runs,
71.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
71.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 72  (7 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         142/3 (deficit 228)
         Shane Warne          18.0-9-28-0
         Clyde Walcott         8(13b 2X4)
         Everton Weekes       43(118b 7X4)

72.1  Richards to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
72.2  Richards to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
72.3  Richards to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
72.4  Richards to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
72.5  Richards to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world
72.6  Richards to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 73  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         146/3 (deficit 224)
         Viv Richards         2.0-1-4-0
         Everton Weekes       47(124b 8X4)
         Clyde Walcott         8(13b 2X4)

73.1  Akram to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
73.2  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
73.3  Akram to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
73.4  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
73.5  Akram to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
73.6  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived

         End of over 74  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         146/3 (deficit 224)
         Wasim Akram          17.0-4-35-1
         Clyde Walcott         8(19b 2X4)
         Everton Weekes       47(124b 8X4)

74.1  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes
The crowd cheers for Everton Weekes's fifty
74.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
74.3  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
74.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
74.5  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Glenn McGrath is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
74.6  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes

         End of over 75  (8 runs)


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Everton Weekes decided to go for his shots shortly before lunch, thus bringing up his half-century off 125 balls in the process.


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         LUNCH: DAY 3
         Time: 12:02 PM
         POST-WAR XI         154/3 (deficit 216)
         Glenn McGrath        19.0-7-53-2
         Everton Weekes       55(130b 10X4)
         Clyde Walcott         8(19b 2X4)


Lunch, Day 3


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75.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
75.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
75.3  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
75.4  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
75.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
75.6  Warne to Walcott, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Shane Warne, giving that a wide
75.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived

         End of over 76  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         155/3 (deficit 215)
         Shane Warne          19.0-9-29-0
         Clyde Walcott         8(26b 2X4)
         Everton Weekes       55(130b 10X4)

76.1  Akram to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
76.2  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
76.3  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
76.4  Akram to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
76.5  Akram to Weekes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Everton Weekes
76.6  Akram to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 77  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         159/3 (deficit 211)
         Wasim Akram          18.0-5-39-1
         Everton Weekes       59(136b 11X4)
         Clyde Walcott         8(26b 2X4)

77.1  Warne to Walcott, FOUR, Shane Warne is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
77.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
77.3  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
77.4  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
77.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
77.6  Warne to Walcott, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 78  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         164/3 (deficit 206)
         Shane Warne          20.0-9-34-0
         Everton Weekes       59(136b 11X4)
         Clyde Walcott        13(32b 3X4)

78.1  McGrath to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
78.2  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
78.3  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
78.4  McGrath to Walcott, FOUR, Glenn McGrath is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
78.5  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
78.6  McGrath to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 79  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         168/3 (deficit 202)
         Glenn McGrath        20.0-7-57-2
         Clyde Walcott        17(38b 4X4)
         Everton Weekes       59(136b 11X4)

79.1  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
79.2  Ambrose to Weekes, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Gordon Greenidge
79.3  Ambrose to Walcott, one run, One more to the total
79.4  Ambrose to Weekes, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
79.5  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
79.6  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 80  (3 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         171/3 (deficit 199)
         Curtly Ambrose       10.0-4-22-0
         Clyde Walcott        18(41b 4X4)
         Everton Weekes       60(139b 11X4)

80.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
80.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
80.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
80.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
80.5  Warne to Weekes, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Gordon Greenidge
80.6  Warne to Walcott, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 81  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         173/3 (deficit 197)
         Shane Warne          21.0-9-36-0
         Everton Weekes       61(144b 11X4)
         Clyde Walcott        19(42b 4X4)

81.1  Chappell to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
81.2  Chappell to Walcott, one run, That is very well run by Everton Weekes
81.3  Chappell to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
81.4  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
81.5  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
81.6  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive

         End of over 82  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         174/3 (deficit 196)
         Greg Chappell        9.0-1-15-0
         Everton Weekes       61(148b 11X4)
         Clyde Walcott        20(44b 4X4)

82.1  Akram to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
82.2  Akram to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
82.3  Akram to Walcott, FOUR, Clyde Walcott is going haywire!
82.4  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
82.5  Akram to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
82.6  Akram to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 83  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         178/3 (deficit 192)
         Wasim Akram          19.0-5-43-1
         Clyde Walcott        24(50b 5X4)
         Everton Weekes       61(148b 11X4)

83.1  Richards to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
83.2  Richards to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
83.3  Richards to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
83.4  Richards to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
83.5  Richards to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world
83.6  Richards to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes

         End of over 84  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         182/3 (deficit 188)
         Viv Richards         3.0-1-8-0
         Everton Weekes       65(154b 12X4)
         Clyde Walcott        24(50b 5X4)

84.1  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
84.2  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
84.3  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
84.4  McGrath to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
84.5  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
84.6  McGrath to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 85  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         182/3 (deficit 188)
         Glenn McGrath        21.0-7-57-2
         Clyde Walcott        24(56b 5X4)
         Everton Weekes       65(154b 12X4)

85.1  Chappell to Weekes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Everton Weekes
85.2  Chappell to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
85.3  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
85.4  Chappell to Weekes, FOUR, Greg Chappell is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
85.5  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
85.6  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived

         End of over 86  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         190/3 (deficit 180)
         Greg Chappell        10.0-1-23-0
         Everton Weekes       73(160b 14X4)
         Clyde Walcott        24(56b 5X4)


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Following the lunch interval, Walcott and Weekes upped the scoring rate a notch and helped the Post-war XI get past their 200-run deficit to avoid a follow-on.


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86.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
86.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
86.3  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
86.4  Warne to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
86.5  Warne to Walcott, one run, The misfield by Sunil Gavaskar allows yet another run
86.6  Warne to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 87  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         195/3 (deficit 175)
         Shane Warne          22.0-9-41-0
         Everton Weekes       77(161b 15X4)
         Clyde Walcott        25(61b 5X4)

87.1  McGrath to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
87.2  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
87.3  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
87.4  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
87.5  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
87.6  McGrath to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 88  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         195/3 (deficit 175)
         Glenn McGrath        22.0-8-57-2
         Clyde Walcott        25(67b 5X4)
         Everton Weekes       77(161b 15X4)

88.1  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
88.2  Akram to Weekes, FOUR, Wasim Akram is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
88.3  Akram to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world
88.4  Akram to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
88.5  Akram to Weekes, one run, One more to the total
88.6  Akram to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 89  (9 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         204/3 (deficit 166)
         Wasim Akram          20.0-5-52-1
         Clyde Walcott        25(68b 5X4)
         Everton Weekes       86(166b 17X4)

89.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
89.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
89.3  Warne to Weekes, one run, One more to the total
89.4  Warne to Walcott, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Allan Border
89.5  Warne to Weekes, legbye, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
89.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived

         End of over 90  (3 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         207/3 (deficit 163)
         Shane Warne          23.0-9-43-0
         Clyde Walcott        26(70b 5X4)
         Everton Weekes       87(170b 17X4)

90.1  McGrath to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
90.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
90.3  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
90.4  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is going haywire!
90.5  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
90.6  McGrath to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 91  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         211/3 (deficit 159)
         Glenn McGrath        23.0-9-61-2
         Everton Weekes       91(176b 18X4)
         Clyde Walcott        26(70b 5X4)

91.1  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
91.2  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
91.3  Akram to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
91.4  Akram to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
91.5  Akram to Walcott, FOUR, Clyde Walcott is one of the best batsmen in the world
91.6  Akram to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 92  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         215/3 (deficit 155)
         Wasim Akram          21.0-5-56-1
         Clyde Walcott        30(76b 6X4)
         Everton Weekes       91(176b 18X4)

92.1  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Everton Weekes
92.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
92.3  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Everton Weekes
92.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
92.5  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
92.6  McGrath to Weekes, one run, One more to the total
Everton Weekes raises his bat to everyone in the stadium as he reaches 100

         End of over 93  (9 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         224/3 (deficit 146)
         Glenn McGrath        24.0-9-70-2
         Clyde Walcott        30(76b 6X4)
         Everton Weekes      100(182b 20X4)


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Weekes brought up his second century of the season by striking McGrath for two fours in an over. The first fifty runs of his innings had taken as many as 125 balls, but the second set came off only 57.


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93.1  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
93.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
93.3  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
93.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
93.5  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
93.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 94  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         224/3 (deficit 146)
         Curtly Ambrose       11.0-4-22-0
         Everton Weekes      100(188b 20X4)
         Clyde Walcott        30(76b 6X4)

94.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
94.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
94.3  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
94.4  Warne to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
94.5  Warne to Walcott, legbye, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
94.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes

         End of over 95  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         225/3 (deficit 145)
         Shane Warne          24.0-9-43-0
         Everton Weekes      100(189b 20X4)
         Clyde Walcott        30(81b 6X4)

95.1  Akram to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
95.2  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
95.3  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
95.4  Akram to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
95.5  Akram to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
95.6  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived

         End of over 96  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         225/3 (deficit 145)
         Wasim Akram          22.0-5-56-1
         Clyde Walcott        30(87b 6X4)
         Everton Weekes      100(189b 20X4)

96.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
96.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
96.3  Warne to Weekes, FOUR, Shane Warne is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
96.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
96.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
96.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive

         End of over 97  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         229/3 (deficit 141)
         Shane Warne          25.0-9-47-0
         Everton Weekes      104(195b 21X4)
         Clyde Walcott        30(87b 6X4)

97.1  Akram to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
97.2  Akram to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
97.3  Akram to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
97.4  Akram to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
97.5  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
97.6  Akram to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 98  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         229/3 (deficit 141)
         Wasim Akram          23.0-6-56-1
         Clyde Walcott        30(93b 6X4)
         Everton Weekes      104(195b 21X4)

98.1  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
98.2  McGrath to Weekes, one run, Great cooperation between Everton Weekes and Clyde Walcott
98.3  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
98.4  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
98.5  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
98.6  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 99  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         230/3 (deficit 140)
         Glenn McGrath        25.0-9-71-2
         Clyde Walcott        30(97b 6X4)
         Everton Weekes      105(197b 21X4)

99.1  Akram to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
99.2  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
99.3  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
99.4  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
99.5  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
99.6  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived

         End of over 100  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         230/3 (deficit 140)
         Wasim Akram          24.0-7-56-1
         Everton Weekes      105(203b 21X4)
         Clyde Walcott        30(97b 6X4)

100.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
100.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
100.3  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
100.4  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
100.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
100.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 101  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         230/3 (deficit 140)
         Shane Warne          26.0-9-47-0
         Clyde Walcott        30(103b 6X4)
         Everton Weekes      105(203b 21X4)

101.1  Richards to Weekes, legbye, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
101.2  Richards to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
101.3  Richards to Walcott, one run, That is very well run by Everton Weekes
101.4  Richards to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
101.5  Richards to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
101.6  Richards to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 102  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         232/3 (deficit 138)
         Viv Richards         4.0-1-9-0
         Everton Weekes      105(207b 21X4)
         Clyde Walcott        31(105b 6X4)

102.1  Akram to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
102.2  Akram to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
102.3  Akram to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
102.4  Akram to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
102.5  Akram to Walcott, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Clyde Walcott
102.6  Akram to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 103  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         236/3 (deficit 134)
         Wasim Akram          25.0-8-60-1
         Clyde Walcott        35(111b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes      105(207b 21X4)

103.1  Richards to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
103.2  Richards to Weekes, FOUR, Viv Richards is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
103.3  Richards to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
103.4  Richards to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
103.5  Richards to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
103.6  Richards to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes

         End of over 104  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         240/3 (deficit 130)
         Viv Richards         5.0-1-13-0
         Everton Weekes      109(213b 22X4)
         Clyde Walcott        35(111b 7X4)

104.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
104.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
104.3  Warne to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
104.4  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
104.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
104.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 105  (0 runs)


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The legendary Barbadian pair played out the rest of the session with a straight bat as the umpires declared teatime. The Post-war XI looked strongly poised at 240/3 with two in-form batsmen looking good at the crease.


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         TEA: DAY 3
         Time: 2:32 PM
         POST-WAR XI         240/3 (deficit 130)
         Shane Warne          27.0-10-47-0
         Clyde Walcott        35(117b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes      109(213b 22X4)


Tea, Day 3


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105.1  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
105.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
105.3  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
105.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
105.5  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
105.6  Ambrose to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes

         End of over 106  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         244/3 (deficit 126)
         Curtly Ambrose       12.0-5-26-0
         Everton Weekes      113(219b 23X4)
         Clyde Walcott        35(117b 7X4)

106.1  Akram to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
106.2  Akram to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
106.3  Akram to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
106.4  Akram to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
106.5  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
106.6  Akram to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 107  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         244/3 (deficit 126)
         Wasim Akram          26.0-8-60-1
         Clyde Walcott        35(123b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes      113(219b 23X4)

107.1  McGrath to Weekes, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire gives it out LBW

         Everton Weekes         113 (220b 23X4)
         lbw            b. McGrath

107.2  McGrath to Bula, one run, Great cooperation between Ilikena Bula and Clyde Walcott 
107.3  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
107.4  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
107.5  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
107.6  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive

         End of over 108  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         245/4 (deficit 125)
         Glenn McGrath        26.0-9-72-3
         Clyde Walcott        35(127b 7X4)
         Ilikena Bula          1(1b)


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Weekes became Glenn McGrath's third leg before victim of the innings upon the resumption of play after the tea interval. He departed after having played a splendid knock of 113 off 200 balls.


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108.1  Warne to Bula, one run, One more to the total
108.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
108.3  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
108.4  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
108.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
108.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 109  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         246/4 (deficit 124)
         Shane Warne          28.0-11-48-0
         Clyde Walcott        35(132b 7X4)
         Ilikena Bula          2(2b)

109.1  Akram to Bula, no run, Defensively played by Ilikena Bula
109.2  Akram to Bula, one run, One more to the total
109.3  Akram to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
109.4  Akram to Walcott, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Clyde Walcott 
109.5  Akram to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
109.6  Akram to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 110  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         251/4 (deficit 119)
         Wasim Akram          27.0-9-65-1
         Clyde Walcott        39(136b 8X4)
         Ilikena Bula          3(4b)

110.1  McGrath to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula was completely deceived
110.2  McGrath to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
110.3  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
110.4  McGrath to Bula, one run, The misfield by Gordon Greenidge allows yet another run
110.5  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
110.6  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 111  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         252/4 (deficit 118)
         Glenn McGrath        27.0-9-73-3
         Clyde Walcott        39(138b 8X4)
         Ilikena Bula          4(8b)

111.1  Warne to Bula, no run, Defensively played by Ilikena Bula
111.2  Warne to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
111.3  Warne to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
111.4  Warne to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
111.5  Warne to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
111.6  Warne to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula

         End of over 112  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         252/4 (deficit 118)
         Shane Warne          29.0-11-48-0
         Ilikena Bula          4(14b)
         Clyde Walcott        39(138b 8X4)

112.1  Chappell to Walcott, FOUR, Clyde Walcott is going haywire!
112.2  Chappell to Walcott, FOUR, Greg Chappell is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
112.3  Chappell to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
112.4  Chappell to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
112.5  Chappell to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
112.6  Chappell to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive

         End of over 113  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         260/4 (deficit 110)
         Greg Chappell        11.0-1-31-0
         Clyde Walcott        47(144b 10X4)
         Ilikena Bula          4(14b)

113.1  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
113.2  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
113.3  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
113.4  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
113.5  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
113.6  McGrath to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 114  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         260/4 (deficit 110)
         Glenn McGrath        28.0-9-73-3
         Ilikena Bula          4(20b)
         Clyde Walcott        47(144b 10X4)

114.1  Richards to Walcott, FOUR, Clyde Walcott is going haywire!

114.2  Richards to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
114.3  Richards to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
114.4  Richards to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
114.5  Richards to Walcott, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Gordon Greenidge
114.6  Richards to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 115  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         265/4 (deficit 105)
         Viv Richards         6.0-1-18-0
         Ilikena Bula          4(21b)
         Clyde Walcott        52(149b 11X4)


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Clyde Walcott's eyes lighted up with the reintroduction of Greg Chappell's medium pace into the attack. He hit him for two consecutive boundaries, and one off Viv Richards' part-time offbreaks to bring up fifty.


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115.1  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
115.2  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
115.3  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
115.4  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
115.5  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
115.6  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 116  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         265/4 (deficit 105)
         Glenn McGrath        29.0-10-73-3
         Clyde Walcott        52(155b 11X4)
         Ilikena Bula          4(21b)

116.1  Ambrose to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
116.2  Ambrose to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
116.3  Ambrose to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
116.4  Ambrose to Bula, one run, The misfield by Shane Warne allows yet another run
116.5  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
116.6  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 117  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         266/4 (deficit 104)
         Curtly Ambrose       13.0-5-27-0
         Clyde Walcott        52(157b 11X4)
         Ilikena Bula          5(25b)

117.1  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
117.2  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
117.3  McGrath to Bula, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
117.4  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
117.5  McGrath to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
117.6  McGrath to Bula, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head

         End of over 118  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         270/4 (deficit 100)
         Glenn McGrath        30.0-11-77-3
         Ilikena Bula          9(31b 1X4)
         Clyde Walcott        52(157b 11X4)

118.1  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
118.2  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
118.3  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
118.4  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
118.5  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
118.6  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 119  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         270/4 (deficit 100)
         Curtly Ambrose       14.0-5-27-0
         Clyde Walcott        52(163b 11X4)
         Ilikena Bula          9(31b 1X4)

119.1  McGrath to Bula, no run, Defensively played by Ilikena Bula
119.2  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
119.3  McGrath to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
119.4  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
119.5  McGrath to Bula, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
119.6  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula

         End of over 120  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         274/4 (deficit 96)
         Glenn McGrath        31.0-11-81-3
         Ilikena Bula         13(37b 2X4)
         Clyde Walcott        52(163b 11X4)

120.1  Warne to Walcott, legbye, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
120.2  Warne to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
120.3  Warne to Bula, one run, One more to the total
120.4  Warne to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
120.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
120.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 121  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         276/4 (deficit 94)
         Shane Warne          30.0-12-49-0
         Clyde Walcott        52(167b 11X4)
         Ilikena Bula         14(39b 2X4)

121.1  Akram to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula was completely deceived
121.2  Akram to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
121.3  Akram to Bula, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
121.4  Akram to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
121.5  Akram to Bula, no run, Defensively played by Ilikena Bula
121.6  Akram to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula

         End of over 122  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         280/4 (deficit 90)
         Wasim Akram          28.0-9-69-1
         Ilikena Bula         18(45b 3X4)
         Clyde Walcott        52(167b 11X4)

122.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
122.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
122.3  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
122.4  Warne to Walcott, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Clyde Walcott  
122.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
122.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive

         End of over 123  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         284/4 (deficit 86)
         Shane Warne          31.0-12-53-0
         Clyde Walcott        56(173b 12X4)
         Ilikena Bula         18(45b 3X4)

123.1  Ambrose to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
123.2  Ambrose to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
123.3  Ambrose to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
123.4  Ambrose to Bula, FOUR, Curtly Ambrose is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
123.5  Ambrose to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
123.6  Ambrose to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula was completely deceived

         End of over 124  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         288/4 (deficit 82)
         Curtly Ambrose       15.0-6-31-0
         Ilikena Bula         22(51b 4X4)
         Clyde Walcott        56(173b 12X4)

124.1  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
124.2  McGrath to Walcott, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Sunil Gavaskar

         Clyde Walcott          56 (175b 12X4)
         c. Gavaskar    b. McGrath

124.3  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Defensively played by Alan Davidson
124.4  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
124.5  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
124.6  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived

         End of over 125  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         288/5 (deficit 82)
         Glenn McGrath        32.0-11-81-4
         Alan Davidson         0(4b)
         Ilikena Bula         22(51b 4X4)


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McGrath cut short Walcott's stay at 56 to pick up his fourth wicket of the innings. At this point, he was single-handedly leading the Professional XI's bowling effort having picked four of the five wickets to fall in the Post-war XI's innings.


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125.1  Akram to Bula, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
125.2  Akram to Bula, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
125.3  Akram to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
125.4  Akram to Bula, one run, The misfield by Gordon Greenidge allows yet another run
125.5  Akram to Davidson, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Wasim Akram. Alan Davidson didnt have a clue

         Alan Davidson          0 (5b)
                        b. Akram  

125.6  Akram to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser playing forward defensive

         End of over 126  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         289/6 (deficit 81)
         Wasim Akram          29.0-9-70-2
         Alec Bedser           0(1b)
         Ilikena Bula         23(55b 4X4)


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Full, straight and very quick - too good a delivery for a No 7. Alan Davidson was bowled through the gate for a duck.


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126.1  Warne to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
126.2  Warne to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
126.3  Warne to Bula, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
126.4  Warne to Bula, no run, Defensively played by Ilikena Bula
126.5  Warne to Bula, 4 byes, That ball spun too much for Adam Gilchrist to stop
126.6  Warne to Bula, no run, Defensively played by Ilikena Bula

         End of over 127  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         293/6 (deficit 77)
         Shane Warne          32.0-12-53-0
         Ilikena Bula         23(61b 4X4)
         Alec Bedser           0(1b)

127.1  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
127.2  McGrath to Bedser, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
127.3  McGrath to Bedser, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Glenn McGrath. Alec Bedser didnt have a clue

         Alec Bedser            0 (4b)
                        b. McGrath

127.4  McGrath to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
127.5  McGrath to Laker, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
127.6  McGrath to Laker, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 128  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         297/7 (deficit 73)
         Glenn McGrath        33.0-12-85-5
         Jim Laker             4(3b 1X4)
         Ilikena Bula         23(61b 4X4)


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Timbah!! McGrath went past Alec Bedser's defences to bring up his fifth of the innings. The Post-war XI, who initially had the upper hand were now letting it slip between their fingers.


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128.1  Warne to Bula, one run, Dropped! Adam Gilchrist made a big mess of that simple chance
128.2  Warne to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
128.3  Warne to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
128.4  Warne to Laker, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
128.5  Warne to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
128.6  Warne to Laker, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Jim Laker       

         End of over 129  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         302/7 (deficit 68)
         Shane Warne          33.0-12-58-0
         Jim Laker             8(8b 2X4)
         Ilikena Bula         24(62b 4X4)


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Luck continued to elude Shane Warne however. He had Laker dropped by Adam Gilchrist, one of the safest pair of hands on the cricket field. His extremely tidy spell had yet to be rewarded with a wicket.


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129.1  Akram to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
129.2  Akram to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
129.3  Akram to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
129.4  Akram to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
129.5  Akram to Bula, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
129.6  Akram to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 130  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         306/7 (deficit 64)
         Wasim Akram          30.0-9-74-2
         Ilikena Bula         28(68b 5X4)
         Jim Laker             8(8b 2X4)

130.1  McGrath to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
130.2  McGrath to Laker, no run, Jim Laker was completely deceived
130.3  McGrath to Laker, one run, The misfield by Viv Richards allows yet another run
130.4  McGrath to Bula, one run, One more to the total
130.5  McGrath to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
130.6  McGrath to Laker, one run, Dropped! Adam Gilchrist made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 131  (3 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         309/7 (deficit 61)
         Glenn McGrath        34.0-12-88-5
         Ilikena Bula         29(69b 5X4)
         Jim Laker            10(13b 2X4)

131.1  Ambrose to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
131.2  Ambrose to Laker, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
131.3  Ambrose to Laker, no run, Defensively played by Jim Laker
131.4  Ambrose to Laker, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Jim Laker              10 (17b 2X4)
         lbw            b. Ambrose 

131.5  Ambrose to Trueman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Fred Trueman   
131.6  Ambrose to Trueman, one run, That is very well run by Ilikena Bula   

         End of over 132  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         314/8 (deficit 56)
         Curtly Ambrose       16.0-6-36-1
         Ilikena Bula         29(69b 5X4)
         Fred Trueman          5(2b 1X4)

132.1  McGrath to Trueman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
132.2  McGrath to Trueman, no run, Left alone by Fred Trueman
132.3  McGrath to Trueman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
132.4  McGrath to Trueman, no run, Fred Trueman playing forward defensive
132.5  McGrath to Trueman, no run, Fred Trueman was completely deceived
132.6  McGrath to Trueman, no run, Fred Trueman was completely deceived

         End of over 133  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         314/8 (deficit 56)
         Glenn McGrath        35.0-12-88-5
         Fred Trueman          5(8b 1X4)
         Ilikena Bula         29(69b 5X4)

133.1  Warne to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
133.2  Warne to Bula, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
133.3  Warne to Bula, legbye, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
133.4  Warne to Trueman, no run, Fred Trueman playing forward defensive
133.5  Warne to Trueman, no run, Fred Trueman was completely deceived
133.6  Warne to Trueman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 134  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         315/8 (deficit 55)
         Shane Warne          34.0-12-58-0
         Fred Trueman          5(11b 1X4)
         Ilikena Bula         29(72b 5X4)


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The Post-war XI lost another during the final passage of play with the previously reprieved Laker falling to Curtly Ambrose. The was just one over left in the day, and Wasim Akram will be tasked with bowling it.


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134.1  Akram to Bula, FOUR, Wasim Akram is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
134.2  Akram to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
134.3  Akram to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
134.4  Akram to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
134.5  Akram to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
134.6  Akram to Bula, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ilikena Bula   

         End of over 135  (8 runs)


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Akram was expected to sneak in another wicket before the close of play. But instead, he was carted for two glorious boundaries by Ilikena Bula, the greatest cricketer ever produced by Fiji. The day ended with the Post-war XI on 323/8 and trailing by 47 runs. It was a great comeback by the Professional XI, who reduced them from 244/3 to 323/8.


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         END OF DAY 3
         Time: 5:00 PM
         POST-WAR XI         323/8 (deficit 47)
         Wasim Akram          31.0-9-82-2
         Ilikena Bula         37(78b 7X4)
         Fred Trueman          5(11b 1X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Len Hutton*         lbw            b. McGrath      41   102    7    0   40.2%
Garry Sobers        lbw            b. Akram        46   198    8    0   23.2%
Graeme Pollock      lbw            b. McGrath       0     3    0    0    0.0%
Everton Weekes      lbw            b. McGrath     113   220   23    0   51.4%
Clyde Walcott†      c. Gavaskar    b. McGrath      56   175   12    0   32.0%
Ilikena Bula        not out                        37    78    7    0   47.4%
Alan Davidson                      b. Akram         0     5    0    0    0.0%
Alec Bedser                        b. McGrath       0     4    0    0    0.0%
Jim Laker           lbw            b. Ambrose      10    17    2    0   58.8%
Fred Trueman        not out                         5    11    1    0   45.5%
Lance Gibbs      
 
 Total:  323/8       Overs:  135.0        Run Rate:  2.39     Extras:  15
 
                             Day 3  5:00 PM
 
 
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POST-WAR XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
L Hutton      G Sobers     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                        62 (196)
G Pollock     G Sobers     þþ                                         8 (9)
E Weekes      G Sobers     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                          56 (202)
E Weekes      C Walcott    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      118 (236)
I Bula        C Walcott    þþþþþþþþþþþþþ                             44 (103)
I Bula        A Davidson   þ                                          1 (9)
I Bula        A Bedser     þ                                          4 (10)
I Bula        J Laker      þþþþ                                      16 (25)
I Bula        F Trueman    þþþ                                       14 (20)


     Fall of Wickets    62/1      70/2      126/3     244/4     288/5
                        289/6     293/7     309/8

 Total:  323/8      Overs:  135.0         Run Rate:  2.39    Extras:  15
 
                                     -X-

PROFESSIONAL XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        35.0     12      88      5      2.51     0      0
Curtly Ambrose       16.0      6      36      1      2.25     1      0
Wasim Akram          31.0      9      82      2      2.65     1      2
Greg Chappell        11.0      1      31      0      2.82     0      0
Shane Warne          34.0     12      58      0      1.71     1      0
Viv Richards          6.0      1      18      0      3.00     0      0
Allan Border          2.0      2       0      0      0.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 3      No Balls: 2      Leg Byes: 6      Byes: 4

 Total:  323/8       Overs:  135.0        Run Rate:  2.39    Extras:  15
                                     -X-


Stumps, Day 3

@CerealKiller @PresidentEvil @Yash.
 
We came back excellently with the old ball. Hopefully we'll get a lead.
 
We have let the match slip through our hands... I just hope Ilikena Bula plays a really well knock here.
 
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Legends At Battle Season VIII
Final (timeless Test)

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 (if required)

PROFESSIONAL XI vs POST-WAR XI


at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Toss: Post-war XI won the toss and chose to bowl


Day 4

POST-WAR XI 1st innings (323/8 overnight)

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135.1  Ambrose to Trueman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
135.2  Ambrose to Trueman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
135.3  Ambrose to Trueman, no run, Left alone by Fred Trueman
135.4  Ambrose to Trueman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
135.5  Ambrose to Trueman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
135.6  Ambrose to Trueman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 136  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         323/8 (deficit 47)
         Curtly Ambrose       17.0-6-36-1
         Fred Trueman          5(17b 1X4)
         Ilikena Bula         37(78b 7X4)

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136.1  Akram to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
136.2  Akram to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
136.3  Akram to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
136.4  Akram to Bula, three runs,
136.5  Akram to Trueman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
136.6  Akram to Trueman, no run, Left alone by Fred Trueman

         End of over 137  (3 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         326/8 (deficit 44)
         Wasim Akram          32.0-9-85-2
         Fred Trueman          5(19b 1X4)
         Ilikena Bula         40(82b 7X4)

137.1  Chappell to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
137.2  Chappell to Bula, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
137.3  Chappell to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
137.4  Chappell to Bula, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
137.5  Chappell to Bula, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ilikena Bula 
137.6  Chappell to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula

         End of over 138  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         330/8 (deficit 40)
         Greg Chappell        12.0-1-35-0
         Ilikena Bula         44(88b 8X4)
         Fred Trueman          5(19b 1X4)

138.1  Akram to Trueman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
138.2  Akram to Trueman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
138.3  Akram to Trueman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
138.4  Akram to Trueman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
138.5  Akram to Trueman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Fred Trueman 
138.6  Akram to Trueman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 139  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         334/8 (deficit 36)
         Wasim Akram          33.0-9-89-2
         Fred Trueman          9(25b 2X4)
         Ilikena Bula         44(88b 8X4)

139.1  Ambrose to Bula, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
139.2  Ambrose to Trueman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
139.3  Ambrose to Trueman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
139.4  Ambrose to Trueman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
139.5  Ambrose to Trueman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
139.6  Ambrose to Trueman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Fred Trueman 

         End of over 140  (7 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         341/8 (deficit 29)
         Curtly Ambrose       18.0-7-43-1
         Fred Trueman         13(30b 3X4)
         Ilikena Bula         47(89b 8X4)

140.1  McGrath to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
140.2  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
140.3  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
140.4  McGrath to Bula, one run, One more to the total
140.5  McGrath to Trueman, no run, Fred Trueman was completely deceived
140.6  McGrath to Trueman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 141  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         342/8 (deficit 28)
         Glenn McGrath        36.0-13-89-5
         Fred Trueman         13(32b 3X4)
         Ilikena Bula         48(93b 8X4)


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Ilikena Bula was inching ever closer to fifty early in the morning of the fourth day's play.


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141.1  Akram to Bula, legbye, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
141.2  Akram to Trueman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
141.3  Akram to Trueman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
141.4  Akram to Trueman, OUT, Shane Warne takes an easy catch to dismiss Fred Trueman

         Fred Trueman           13 (35b 3X4)
         c. Warne       b. Akram 

141.5  Akram to Gibbs, no run, Defensively played by Lance Gibbs
141.6  Akram to Gibbs, no run, Left alone by Lance Gibbs

         End of over 142  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         343/9 (deficit 27)
         Wasim Akram          34.0-9-89-3
         Lance Gibbs           0(2b)
         Ilikena Bula         48(94b 8X4)


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But Fred Trueman eventually edged to slip off Wasim Akram after hanging around for 35 balls. The Post-war XI were now down to their last man Lance Gibbs. Can he hang on long enough for Bula to reach a well deserved fifty?


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142.1  Chappell to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
142.2  Chappell to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
142.3  Chappell to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
142.4  Chappell to Bula, no run, Defensively played by Ilikena Bula
142.5  Chappell to Bula, one run, One more to the total
142.6  Chappell to Gibbs, no run, Lance Gibbs playing forward defensive

         End of over 143  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         344/9 (deficit 26)
         Greg Chappell        13.0-1-36-0
         Lance Gibbs           0(3b)
         Ilikena Bula         49(99b 8X4)

143.1  McGrath to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula was completely deceived
143.2  McGrath to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
143.3  McGrath to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
143.4  McGrath to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
143.5  McGrath to Bula, no run, Defensively played by Ilikena Bula
143.6  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula

         End of over 144  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         344/9 (deficit 26)
         Glenn McGrath        37.0-13-89-5
         Ilikena Bula         49(105b 8X4)
         Lance Gibbs           0(3b)

144.1  Warne to Gibbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
144.2  Warne to Gibbs, no run, Defensively played by Lance Gibbs
144.3  Warne to Gibbs, no run, Left alone by Lance Gibbs
144.4  Warne to Gibbs, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Lance Gibbs            0 (7b)
         lbw            b. Warne


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He couldn't. Shane Warne trapped him plumb in front for a 7-ball duck to pick his first wicket of the innings, after having toiled for 34.4 overs. The Post-war XI were bowled out for 344, leaving Bula stranded on 49 and conceding a 26-run lead to the Professional XI.


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         End of innings (144.4 overs)
         Day 4   10:41 AM
         POST-WAR XI         344/10
         (Run Rate: 2.38)
         Shane Warne           34.4-12-58-1
         Ilikena Bula         49(105b 8X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Len Hutton*         lbw            b. McGrath      41   102    7    0   40.2%
Garry Sobers        lbw            b. Akram        46   198    8    0   23.2%
Graeme Pollock      lbw            b. McGrath       0     3    0    0    0.0%
Everton Weekes      lbw            b. McGrath     113   220   23    0   51.4%
Clyde Walcott†      c. Gavaskar    b. McGrath      56   175   12    0   32.0%
Ilikena Bula        not out                        49   105    8    0   46.7%
Alan Davidson                      b. Akram         0     5    0    0    0.0%
Alec Bedser                        b. McGrath       0     4    0    0    0.0%
Jim Laker           lbw            b. Ambrose      10    17    2    0   58.8%
Fred Trueman        c. Warne       b. Akram        13    35    3    0   37.1%
Lance Gibbs         lbw            b. Warne         0     7    0    0    0.0%
 
 Total:  344/10       Overs:  144.4        Run Rate:  2.38     Extras:  16
 
                             Day 4  10:41 AM
 
 
                                     -X-
 
POST-WAR XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
L Hutton      G Sobers     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                        62 (196)
G Pollock     G Sobers     þþ                                         8 (9)
E Weekes      G Sobers     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                          56 (202)
E Weekes      C Walcott    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      118 (236)
I Bula        C Walcott    þþþþþþþþþþþþþ                             44 (103)
I Bula        A Davidson   þ                                          1 (9)
I Bula        A Bedser     þ                                          4 (10)
I Bula        J Laker      þþþþ                                      16 (25)
I Bula        F Trueman    þþþþþþþþþþ                                34 (60)
I Bula        L Gibbs      þ                                          1 (18)


     Fall of Wickets    62/1      70/2      126/3     244/4     288/5
                        289/6     293/7     309/8     343/9     344/10

 Total:  344/10      Overs:  144.4         Run Rate:  2.38    Extras:  16
 
                                     -X-

PROFESSIONAL XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        37.0     14      89      5      2.41     0      0
Curtly Ambrose       18.0      7      43      1      2.39     1      0
Wasim Akram          34.0      9      89      3      2.62     1      2
Greg Chappell        13.0      1      36      0      2.77     0      0
Shane Warne          34.4     12      58      1      1.67     1      0
Viv Richards          6.0      1      18      0      3.00     0      0
Allan Border          2.0      2       0      0      0.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 3      No Balls: 2      Leg Byes: 7      Byes: 4

 Total:  344/10       Overs:  144.4        Run Rate:  2.38    Extras:  16
                                     -X-


Professional XI lead by 26 runs


PROFESSIONAL XI 2nd innings

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0.1  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
0.2  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive
0.3  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
0.4  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.5  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.6  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive

         End of over 1  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI       0/0 (lead 26)
         Alec Bedser          1.0-0-0-0
         Sunil Gavaskar        0(6b)
         Gordon Greenidge      0(0b)

1.1  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
1.2  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
1.3  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
1.5  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.6  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 2  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI       0/0 (lead 26)
         Fred Trueman         1.0-0-0-0
         Gordon Greenidge      0(6b)
         Sunil Gavaskar        0(6b)

2.1  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
2.2  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive
2.3  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.4  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
2.5  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive
2.6  Sobers to Gavaskar, one run, Great cooperation between Sunil Gavaskar and Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 3  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI       1/0 (lead 27)
         Garry Sobers         1.0-0-1-0
         Gordon Greenidge      0(6b)
         Sunil Gavaskar        1(12b)

3.1  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
3.2  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
3.3  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
3.4  Trueman to Gavaskar, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Len Hutton
3.5  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
3.6  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 4  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI       2/0 (lead 28)
         Fred Trueman         2.0-1-1-0
         Gordon Greenidge      0(8b)
         Sunil Gavaskar        2(16b)

4.1  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
4.2  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.3  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
4.4  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.5  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.6  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 5  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI       2/0 (lead 28)
         Alec Bedser          2.0-1-0-0
         Sunil Gavaskar        2(22b)
         Gordon Greenidge      0(8b)

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5.1  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
5.2  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
5.3  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
5.4  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
5.5  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.6  Sobers to Greenidge, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 6  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI       6/0 (lead 32)
         Garry Sobers         2.0-0-5-0
         Gordon Greenidge      4(14b 1X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar        2(22b)

6.1  Trueman to Gavaskar, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Clyde Walcott
6.2  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.3  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
6.4  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.5  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.6  Trueman to Greenidge, one run, Great cooperation between Gordon Greenidge and Sunil Gavaskar

         End of over 7  (2 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI       8/0 (lead 34)
         Fred Trueman         3.0-1-3-0
         Sunil Gavaskar        3(23b)
         Gordon Greenidge      5(19b 1X4)

7.1  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
7.2  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.3  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
7.4  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.5  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.6  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 8  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI       8/0 (lead 34)
         Alec Bedser          3.0-2-0-0
         Gordon Greenidge      5(25b 1X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar        3(23b)

8.1  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive
8.2  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
8.3  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
8.4  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
8.5  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.6  Sobers to Gavaskar, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sunil Gavaskar

         End of over 9  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      12/0 (lead 38)
         Garry Sobers         3.0-0-9-0
         Sunil Gavaskar        7(29b 1X4)
         Gordon Greenidge      5(25b 1X4)

9.1  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
9.2  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
9.3  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
9.4  Laker to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
9.5  Laker to Greenidge, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Gordon Greenidge
9.6  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 10  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      16/0 (lead 42)
         Jim Laker            1.0-0-4-0
         Gordon Greenidge      9(31b 2X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar        7(29b 1X4)

10.1  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
10.2  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
10.3  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
10.4  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.5  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
10.6  Bedser to Gavaskar, one run, That is very well run by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 11  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      17/0 (lead 43)
         Alec Bedser          4.0-3-1-0
         Gordon Greenidge      9(31b 2X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar        8(35b 1X4)

11.1  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.2  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
11.3  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
11.4  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
11.5  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.6  Laker to Gavaskar, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 12  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      18/0 (lead 44)
         Jim Laker            2.0-0-5-0
         Gordon Greenidge      9(31b 2X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar        9(41b 1X4)

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12.1  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
12.2  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
12.3  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
12.4  Davidson to Gavaskar, FOUR, Sunil Gavaskar is going haywire!
12.5  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
12.6  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar

         End of over 13  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      22/0 (lead 48)
         Alan Davidson        1.0-0-4-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       13(47b 2X4)
         Gordon Greenidge      9(31b 2X4)

13.1  Bedser to Greenidge, FOUR, Alec Bedser is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
13.2  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
13.3  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
13.4  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
13.5  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
13.6  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived

         End of over 14  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      26/0 (lead 52)
         Alec Bedser          5.0-3-5-0
         Gordon Greenidge     13(37b 3X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       13(47b 2X4)

14.1  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
14.2  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
14.3  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
14.4  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.5  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
14.6  Laker to Gavaskar, one run, That is very well run by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 15  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      27/0 (lead 53)
         Jim Laker            3.0-0-6-0
         Gordon Greenidge     13(37b 3X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       14(53b 2X4)

15.1  Gibbs to Gavaskar, one run, The misfield by Graeme Pollock allows yet another run
15.2  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
15.3  Gibbs to Greenidge, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Gordon Greenidge
15.4  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
15.5  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
15.6  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived

         End of over 16  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      32/0 (lead 58)
         Lance Gibbs          1.0-0-5-0
         Gordon Greenidge     17(42b 4X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       15(54b 2X4)

16.1  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.2  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
16.3  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
16.4  Trueman to Gavaskar, FOUR, Sunil Gavaskar is going haywire!
16.5  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
16.6  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 17  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      36/0 (lead 62)
         Fred Trueman         4.0-1-7-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       19(60b 3X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     17(42b 4X4)

17.1  Gibbs to Greenidge, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Gordon Greenidge
17.2  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
17.3  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
17.4  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
17.5  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.6  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 18  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      40/0 (lead 66)
         Lance Gibbs          2.0-0-9-0
         Gordon Greenidge     21(48b 5X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       19(60b 3X4)

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18.1  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
18.2  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
18.3  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.4  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
18.5  Davidson to Gavaskar, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Sunil Gavaskar
18.6  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      44/0 (lead 70)
         Alan Davidson        2.0-0-8-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       23(66b 4X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     21(48b 5X4)

19.1  Laker to Greenidge, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Graeme Pollock
19.2  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.3  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
19.4  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
19.5  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
19.6  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 20  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      45/0 (lead 71)
         Jim Laker            4.0-0-7-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       23(71b 4X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     22(49b 5X4)

20.1  Bedser to Greenidge, one run, Great cooperation between Gordon Greenidge and Sunil Gavaskar
20.2  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
20.3  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
20.4  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
20.5  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
20.6  Bedser to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 21  (1 runs)


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Sunil Gavaskar and Gordon Greenidge were watchful against the new ball, but started playing their shots afterwards. Greenidge in particular looked a lot more assured than he was during the first innings. The Professional XI went into lunch at 46/0, leading by 72 runs.


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         LUNCH: DAY 4
         Time: 12:04 PM
         PROFESSIONAL XI      46/0 (lead 72)
         Alec Bedser          6.0-3-6-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       23(76b 4X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     23(50b 5X4)


Lunch, Day 4


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21.1  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
21.2  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
21.3  Sobers to Greenidge, one run, Great cooperation between Gordon Greenidge and Sunil Gavaskar 
21.4  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
21.5  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
21.6  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar

         End of over 22  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      47/0 (lead 73)
         Garry Sobers         4.0-0-10-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       23(79b 4X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     24(53b 5X4)

22.1  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
22.2  Trueman to Greenidge, FOUR, Fred Trueman is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
22.3  Trueman to Greenidge, one run, The misfield by Graeme Pollock allows yet another run
22.4  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
22.5  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
22.6  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar

         End of over 23  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      52/0 (lead 78)
         Fred Trueman         5.0-1-12-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       23(82b 4X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     29(56b 6X4)

23.1  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
23.2  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
23.3  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
23.4  Davidson to Greenidge, legbye, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
23.5  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.6  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive

         End of over 24  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      53/0 (lead 79)
         Alan Davidson        3.0-0-8-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       23(84b 4X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     29(60b 6X4)

24.1  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
24.2  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
24.3  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
24.4  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.5  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
24.6  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived

         End of over 25  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      53/0 (lead 79)
         Lance Gibbs          3.0-0-9-0
         Gordon Greenidge     29(66b 6X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       23(84b 4X4)

25.1  Laker to Gavaskar, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Len Hutton
25.2  Laker to Greenidge, one run, Great cooperation between Gordon Greenidge and Sunil Gavaskar 
25.3  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
25.4  Laker to Gavaskar, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Sunil Gavaskar 
25.5  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.6  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 26  (6 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      59/0 (lead 85)
         Jim Laker            5.0-0-13-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       28(89b 5X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     30(67b 6X4)

26.1  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
26.2  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
26.3  Gibbs to Greenidge, one run, The misfield by Clyde Walcott allows yet another run
26.4  Gibbs to Gavaskar, legbye, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
26.5  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
26.6  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 27  (2 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      61/0 (lead 87)
         Lance Gibbs          4.0-1-10-0
         Gordon Greenidge     31(72b 6X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       28(90b 5X4)

27.1  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
27.2  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
27.3  Laker to Gavaskar, FOUR, Sunil Gavaskar is going haywire!
27.4  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
27.5  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
27.6  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar

         End of over 28  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      65/0 (lead 91)
         Jim Laker            6.0-0-17-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       32(96b 6X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     31(72b 6X4)

28.1  Sobers to Greenidge, one run, Great cooperation between Gordon Greenidge and Sunil Gavaskar 
28.2  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
28.3  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.4  Sobers to Gavaskar, FOUR, Sunil Gavaskar is one of the best batsmen in the world
28.5  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
28.6  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   

         End of over 29  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      70/0 (lead 96)
         Garry Sobers         5.0-0-15-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       36(101b 7X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     32(73b 6X4)

29.1  Gibbs to Greenidge, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Gordon Greenidge
29.2  Gibbs to Greenidge, one run, That is very well run by Sunil Gavaskar 
29.3  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
29.4  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive
29.5  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.6  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 30  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      75/0 (lead 101)
         Lance Gibbs          5.0-1-15-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       36(105b 7X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     37(75b 7X4)


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The two openers looked in control after lunch. Nothing the Post-war XI's bowlers threw at them could really make them budge from the crease.


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30.1  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
30.2  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
30.3  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
30.4  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
30.5  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
30.6  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 31  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      75/0 (lead 101)
         Fred Trueman         6.0-1-12-0
         Gordon Greenidge     37(81b 7X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       36(105b 7X4)

31.1  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.2  Laker to Gavaskar, three runs,
31.3  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
31.4  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
31.5  Laker to Greenidge, FOUR, Jim Laker is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
31.6  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 32  (7 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      82/0 (lead 108)
         Jim Laker            7.0-0-24-0
         Gordon Greenidge     41(85b 8X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       39(107b 7X4)

32.1  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.2  Davidson to Gavaskar, one run, That is very well run by Gordon Greenidge
32.3  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
32.4  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
32.5  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
32.6  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 33  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      83/0 (lead 109)
         Alan Davidson        4.0-0-9-0
         Gordon Greenidge     41(89b 8X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       40(109b 7X4)

33.1  Laker to Gavaskar, FOUR, Jim Laker is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
33.2  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.3  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
33.4  Laker to Gavaskar, one run, The misfield by Graeme Pollock allows yet another run
33.5  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
33.6  Laker to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 34  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      88/0 (lead 114)
         Jim Laker            8.0-0-29-0
         Gordon Greenidge     41(91b 8X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       45(113b 8X4)

34.1  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.2  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
34.3  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
34.4  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
34.5  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.6  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 35  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      88/0 (lead 114)
         Lance Gibbs          6.0-1-15-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       45(119b 8X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     41(91b 8X4)

35.1  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
35.2  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.3  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.4  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
35.5  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
35.6  Bedser to Greenidge, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 36  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      92/0 (lead 118)
         Alec Bedser          7.0-3-10-0
         Gordon Greenidge     45(97b 9X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       45(119b 8X4)

36.1  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
36.2  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
36.3  Davidson to Gavaskar, one run, That is very well run by Gordon Greenidge
36.4  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.5  Davidson to Greenidge, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Gordon Greenidge
36.6  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 37  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI      97/0 (lead 123)
         Alan Davidson        5.0-0-14-0
         Gordon Greenidge     49(100b 10X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       46(122b 8X4)

37.1  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
37.2  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
37.3  Sobers to Gavaskar, FOUR, Sunil Gavaskar is going haywire!
Thats another fifty for Sunil Gavaskar 
37.4  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.5  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
37.6  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar

         End of over 38  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     101/0 (lead 127)
         Garry Sobers         6.0-0-19-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       50(128b 9X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     49(100b 10X4)


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The two posted only their second 100-run partnership of the season. Sunil Gavaskar managed to beat Greenidge in the race for a half-century.


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38.1  Laker to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
38.2  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
38.3  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
38.4  Laker to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.5  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
38.6  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive

         End of over 39  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     101/0 (lead 127)
         Jim Laker            9.0-0-29-0
         Gordon Greenidge     49(106b 10X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       50(128b 9X4)

39.1  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
39.2  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
39.3  Gibbs to Gavaskar, wide, Lance Gibbs bowling a very wayward one
39.3  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
39.4  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
39.5  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
39.6  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 40  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     102/0 (lead 128)
         Lance Gibbs          7.0-2-16-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       50(135b 9X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     49(106b 10X4)

40.1  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.2  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
40.3  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
40.4  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
40.5  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
40.6  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived

         End of over 41  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     102/0 (lead 128)
         Alec Bedser          8.0-3-10-0
         Gordon Greenidge     49(112b 10X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       50(135b 9X4)

41.1  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.2  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
41.3  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
41.4  Laker to Gavaskar, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sunil Gavaskar 
41.5  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.6  Laker to Gavaskar, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sunil Gavaskar 

         End of over 42  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     110/0 (lead 136)
         Jim Laker            10.0-1-37-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       58(141b 11X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     49(112b 10X4)

42.1  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
42.2  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
42.3  Gibbs to Greenidge, FOUR, Lance Gibbs is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
The crowd cheers for Gordon Greenidge's fifty
42.4  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
42.5  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
42.6  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 43  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     114/0 (lead 140)
         Lance Gibbs          8.0-2-20-0
         Gordon Greenidge     53(118b 11X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       58(141b 11X4)


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Greenidge brought up only his second half-century of a lean season with the bat where he was averaging only 31.25 from 9 innings. He had once again lived up to his reputation of saving his best for the last and most crucial game of the tournament, just like he had done previously in seasons II, VI and VII. A true big match player if ever there was one.


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43.1  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
43.2  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
43.3  Laker to Gavaskar, one run, Great cooperation between Sunil Gavaskar and Gordon Greenidge
43.4  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
43.5  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
43.6  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 44  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     115/0 (lead 141)
         Jim Laker            11.0-1-38-0
         Gordon Greenidge     53(121b 11X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       59(144b 11X4)

44.1  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.2  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
44.3  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
44.4  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive
44.5  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
44.6  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

      RAIN halts play at  2:11 PM


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The players were then forced off the field all of a sudden as the rain came pouring down.

Match delayed by rain; Tea, Day 4


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         Play resumes at  3:36 PM


         End of over 45  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     115/0 (lead 141)
         Lance Gibbs          9.0-2-20-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       59(150b 11X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     53(121b 11X4)


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An hour of play was lost as a result, and the players in the meantime were allowed to have tea. The covers had finally come off at 3:36 PM. There were only 14 overs to be bowled in the final session, with more than 16 being lost during the delay.


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45.1  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.2  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
45.3  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
45.4  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.5  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.6  Sobers to Greenidge, FOUR, Gordon Greenidge is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 46  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     119/0 (lead 145)
         Garry Sobers         7.0-0-23-0
         Gordon Greenidge     57(127b 12X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       59(150b 11X4)

46.1  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
46.2  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.3  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
46.4  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
46.5  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
46.6  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive

         End of over 47  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     119/0 (lead 145)
         Jim Laker            12.0-1-38-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       59(156b 11X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     57(127b 12X4)

47.1  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
47.2  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.3  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
47.4  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
47.5  Bedser to Greenidge, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Gordon Greenidge
47.6  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 48  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     123/0 (lead 149)
         Alec Bedser          9.0-4-14-0
         Gordon Greenidge     61(133b 13X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       59(156b 11X4)

48.1  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive
48.2  Trueman to Gavaskar, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Clyde Walcott didnt have a chance
48.3  Trueman to Greenidge, one run, One more to the total
48.4  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive
48.5  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
48.6  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive

         End of over 49  (2 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     125/0 (lead 151)
         Fred Trueman         7.0-2-13-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       59(161b 11X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     62(134b 13X4)

49.1  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.2  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.3  Gibbs to Greenidge, no ball , no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
49.3  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
49.4  Gibbs to Greenidge, FOUR, Lance Gibbs is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
49.5  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
49.6  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   

         End of over 50  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     130/0 (lead 156)
         Lance Gibbs          10.0-3-25-0
         Gordon Greenidge     66(140b 14X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       59(161b 11X4)

50.1  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
50.2  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
50.3  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
50.4  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
50.5  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
50.6  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar

         End of over 51  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     130/0 (lead 156)
         Fred Trueman         8.0-2-13-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       59(167b 11X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     66(140b 14X4)

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51.1  Laker to Greenidge, one run, The misfield by Jim Laker allows yet another run
51.2  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
51.3  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
51.4  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
51.5  Laker to Gavaskar, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sunil Gavaskar 
51.6  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 52  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     135/0 (lead 161)
         Jim Laker            13.0-2-43-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       63(172b 12X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     67(141b 14X4)

52.1  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
52.2  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
52.3  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
52.4  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
52.5  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
52.6  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   

         End of over 53  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     135/0 (lead 161)
         Alan Davidson        6.0-0-14-0
         Gordon Greenidge     67(147b 14X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       63(172b 12X4)

53.1  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
53.2  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
53.3  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
53.4  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
53.5  Gibbs to Gavaskar, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Alan Davidson
53.6  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive

         End of over 54  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     136/0 (lead 162)
         Lance Gibbs          11.0-3-26-0
         Gordon Greenidge     67(148b 14X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       64(177b 12X4)

54.1  Trueman to Gavaskar, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sunil Gavaskar 
54.2  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
54.3  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
54.4  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive
54.5  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
54.6  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 55  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     140/0 (lead 166)
         Fred Trueman         9.0-3-17-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       68(183b 13X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     67(148b 14X4)

55.1  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
55.2  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
55.3  Laker to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
55.4  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
55.5  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
55.6  Laker to Greenidge, FOUR, Jim Laker is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

         End of over 56  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     144/0 (lead 170)
         Jim Laker            14.0-2-47-0
         Gordon Greenidge     71(154b 15X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       68(183b 13X4)

56.1  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
56.2  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
56.3  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
56.4  Davidson to Gavaskar, one run, That is very well run by Gordon Greenidge
56.5  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
56.6  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 57  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     145/0 (lead 171)
         Alan Davidson        7.0-1-15-0
         Gordon Greenidge     71(156b 15X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       69(187b 13X4)

57.1  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
57.2  Laker to Gavaskar, FOUR, Jim Laker is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
57.3  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
57.4  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
57.5  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
57.6  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 58  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     149/0 (lead 175)
         Jim Laker            15.0-2-51-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       73(193b 14X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     71(156b 15X4)

58.1  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
58.2  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
58.3  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
58.4  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
58.5  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
58.6  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 59  (0 runs)


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Gavaskar and Greenidge saw through the remaining overs with the same steely determination to go into the fifth day unbeaten on 73 and 71 respectively. The Professional XI's lead had gone up to 175 in the meantime.


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         END OF DAY 4
         Time: 4:31 PM
         PROFESSIONAL XI     149/0 (lead 175)
         Lance Gibbs          12.0-3-26-0
         Gordon Greenidge     71(162b 15X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       73(193b 14X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sunil Gavaskar      not out                        73   193   14    0   37.8%
Gordon Greenidge    not out                        71   162   15    0   43.8%
Viv Richards    
Greg Chappell  
Allan Border    
Steve Waugh*    
Adam Gilchrist†    
Wasim Akram      
Shane Warne  
Curtly Ambrose
Glenn McGrath  
 
 Total:  149/0       Overs:  59.0        Run Rate:  2.53     Extras:  5
 
                             Day 4  4:31 PM
 
 
                                     -X-
 
PROFESSIONAL XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Gavaskar    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      149 (354)



     Fall of Wickets  

 Total:  149/0      Overs:  59.0         Run Rate:  2.53    Extras:  5
 
                                     -X-

POST-WAR XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Alec Bedser           9.0      4      14      0      1.56     0      0
Fred Trueman          9.0      3      17      0      1.89     0      0
Garry Sobers          7.0      0      23      0      3.29     0      0
Jim Laker            15.0      2      51      0      3.40     0      0
Alan Davidson         7.0      1      15      0      2.14     0      0
Lance Gibbs          12.0      3      26      0      2.17     1      1


 EXTRAS          Wides: 1      No Balls: 1      Leg Byes: 2     Byes: 1

 Total:  149/0       Overs:  59.0        Run Rate:  2.53    Extras:  5
                                     -X-


Stumps, Day 4

@CerealKiller @PresidentEvil @Yash.
 
Finally the opening partnership clicks :clap
 
We need to script a remarkable comeback to win this.
 
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Legends At Battle Season VIII
Final (timeless Test)


Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 (if required)

PROFESSIONAL XI vs POST-WAR XI


at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Toss: Post-war XI won the toss and chose to bowl


Day 5

PROFESSIONAL XI 2nd innings (149/0 overnight)

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59.1  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive
59.2  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
59.3  Laker to Gavaskar, FOUR, Sunil Gavaskar is going haywire!
59.4  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive
59.5  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
59.6  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar

         End of over 60  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     153/0 (lead 179)
         Jim Laker            16.0-2-55-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       77(199b 15X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     71(162b 15X4)

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60.1  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
60.2  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
60.3  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
60.4  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
60.5  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
60.6  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive

         End of over 61  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     153/0 (lead 179)
         Lance Gibbs          13.0-4-26-0
         Gordon Greenidge     71(168b 15X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       77(199b 15X4)

61.1  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
61.2  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
61.3  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
61.4  Laker to Gavaskar, FOUR, Jim Laker is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
61.5  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
61.6  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 62  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     157/0 (lead 183)
         Jim Laker            17.0-2-59-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       81(205b 16X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     71(168b 15X4)

62.1  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
62.2  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
62.3  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
62.4  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
62.5  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
62.6  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 63  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     157/0 (lead 183)
         Alan Davidson        8.0-1-15-0
         Gordon Greenidge     71(174b 15X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       81(205b 16X4)

63.1  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
63.2  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
63.3  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
63.4  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
63.5  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
63.6  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar

         End of over 64  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     157/0 (lead 183)
         Lance Gibbs          14.0-5-26-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       81(211b 16X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     71(174b 15X4)

64.1  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
64.2  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
64.3  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
64.4  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
64.5  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
64.6  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 65  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     157/0 (lead 183)
         Alan Davidson        9.0-2-15-0
         Gordon Greenidge     71(180b 15X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       81(211b 16X4)

65.1  Trueman to Gavaskar, three runs, Great save by Fred Trueman 3 instead of 4
65.2  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
65.3  Trueman to Greenidge, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Gordon Greenidge
65.4  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
65.5  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
65.6  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 66  (7 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     164/0 (lead 190)
         Fred Trueman         10.0-3-24-0
         Gordon Greenidge     75(185b 16X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       84(212b 16X4)

66.1  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
66.2  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott 
66.3  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
66.4  Laker to Gavaskar, one run, The misfield by Everton Weekes allows yet another run
66.5  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
66.6  Laker to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 67  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     165/0 (lead 191)
         Jim Laker            18.0-2-60-0
         Gordon Greenidge     75(187b 16X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       85(216b 16X4)

67.1  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
67.2  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
67.3  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
67.4  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
67.5  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
67.6  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived

         End of over 68  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     165/0 (lead 191)
         Alan Davidson        10.0-3-15-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       85(222b 16X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     75(187b 16X4)

68.1  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
68.2  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
68.3  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
68.4  Trueman to Greenidge, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Fred Trueman
68.5  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
68.6  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 69  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     166/0 (lead 192)
         Fred Trueman         11.0-3-25-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       85(224b 16X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     76(191b 16X4)

69.1  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
69.2  Sobers to Greenidge, one run, Great cooperation between Gordon Greenidge and Sunil Gavaskar
69.3  Sobers to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
69.4  Sobers to Gavaskar, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
69.5  Sobers to Greenidge, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Gordon Greenidge
69.6  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive

         End of over 70  (6 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     172/0 (lead 198)
         Garry Sobers         8.0-0-28-0
         Gordon Greenidge     81(195b 17X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       85(226b 16X4)


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The two great openers began Day 5 with the same watchfulness as when they began their innings on Day 4. They did lash out on the odd poor balls every now and then. Both Sunil Gavaskar and Gordon Greenidge, now in the 80s, were eyeing that elusive century that had evaded them all season.


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70.1  Gibbs to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
70.2  Gibbs to Gavaskar, one run, The misfield by Fred Trueman allows yet another run
70.3  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
70.4  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott 
70.5  Gibbs to Greenidge, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Gordon Greenidge
70.6  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive

         End of over 71  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     177/0 (lead 203)
         Lance Gibbs          15.0-6-31-0
         Gordon Greenidge     85(199b 18X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       86(228b 16X4)

71.1  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
71.2  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
71.3  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
71.4  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
71.5  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
71.6  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived

         End of over 72  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     177/0 (lead 203)
         Jim Laker            19.0-2-60-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       86(234b 16X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     85(199b 18X4)

72.1  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
72.2  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott 
72.3  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
72.4  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
72.5  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
72.6  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 73  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     177/0 (lead 203)
         Lance Gibbs          16.0-6-31-0
         Gordon Greenidge     85(205b 18X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       86(234b 16X4)

73.1  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive
73.2  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived
73.3  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
73.4  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
73.5  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott 
73.6  Trueman to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 74  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     177/0 (lead 203)
         Fred Trueman         12.0-3-25-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       86(240b 16X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     85(205b 18X4)

74.1  Davidson to Greenidge, FOUR, Alan Davidson is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
74.2  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
74.3  Davidson to Greenidge, one run, That is very well run by Sunil Gavaskar
74.4  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
74.5  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar playing forward defensive
74.6  Davidson to Gavaskar, no run, Sunil Gavaskar was completely deceived

         End of over 75  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     182/0 (lead 208)
         Alan Davidson        11.0-4-20-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       86(243b 16X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     90(208b 19X4)

75.1  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott 
75.2  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
75.3  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
75.4  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
75.5  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
75.6  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived

         End of over 76  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     182/0 (lead 208)
         Lance Gibbs          17.0-7-31-0
         Gordon Greenidge     90(214b 19X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       86(243b 16X4)

76.1  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
76.2  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
76.3  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Left alone by Sunil Gavaskar
76.4  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, Defensively played by Sunil Gavaskar
76.5  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott 
76.6  Laker to Gavaskar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott 

         End of over 77  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     182/0 (lead 208)
         Jim Laker            20.0-3-60-0
         Sunil Gavaskar       86(249b 16X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     90(214b 19X4)

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77.1  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
77.2  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
77.3  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
77.4  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott 
77.5  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
77.6  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived

         End of over 78  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     182/0 (lead 208)
         Lance Gibbs          18.0-8-31-0
         Gordon Greenidge     90(220b 19X4)
         Sunil Gavaskar       86(249b 16X4)

78.1  Laker to Gavaskar, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Sunil Gavaskar         86 (250b 16X4)
         lbw            b. Laker 

78.2  Laker to Richards, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
78.3  Laker to Richards, no run, Left alone by Viv Richards
78.4  Laker to Richards, one run, Great cooperation between Viv Richards and Gordon Greenidge
78.5  Laker to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott 
78.6  Laker to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 79  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     183/1 (lead 209)
         Jim Laker            21.0-4-61-1
         Gordon Greenidge     90(222b 19X4)
         Viv Richards          1(3b)


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It wasn't to be for Gavaskar though. After nearly 80 overs of toil, the Post-war XI had finally managed to get rid of him. The 182-run partnership put on by the two batsmen for the 1st wicket was the highest of the season. Meanwhile, the Professional XI's lead had just crossed the 200-run mark.


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79.1  Gibbs to Richards, no run, Viv Richards was completely deceived
79.2  Gibbs to Richards, no run, Viv Richards was completely deceived
79.3  Gibbs to Richards, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
79.4  Gibbs to Richards, FOUR, Viv Richards is one of the best batsmen in the world
79.5  Gibbs to Richards, no run, Viv Richards was completely deceived
79.6  Gibbs to Richards, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Viv Richards 

         End of over 80  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     191/1 (lead 217)
         Lance Gibbs          19.0-9-39-0
         Viv Richards          9(9b 2X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     90(222b 19X4)

80.1  Laker to Greenidge, FOUR, Jim Laker is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
80.2  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
80.3  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
80.4  Laker to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
80.5  Laker to Greenidge, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Gordon Greenidge
80.6  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 81  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     199/1 (lead 225)
         Jim Laker            22.0-4-69-1
         Gordon Greenidge     98(228b 21X4)
         Viv Richards          9(9b 2X4)

81.1  Gibbs to Richards, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott 
81.2  Gibbs to Richards, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
81.3  Gibbs to Richards, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
81.4  Gibbs to Richards, no run, Left alone by Viv Richards
81.5  Gibbs to Richards, one run, One more to the total
81.6  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 82  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     200/1 (lead 226)
         Lance Gibbs          20.0-9-40-0
         Gordon Greenidge     98(229b 21X4)
         Viv Richards         10(14b 2X4)

82.1  Davidson to Richards, no run, Viv Richards was completely deceived
82.2  Davidson to Richards, no run, Viv Richards was completely deceived
82.3  Davidson to Richards, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
82.4  Davidson to Richards, no run, Viv Richards was completely deceived
82.5  Davidson to Richards, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
82.6  Davidson to Richards, FOUR, Alan Davidson is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

         End of over 83  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     204/1 (lead 230)
         Alan Davidson        12.0-4-24-0
         Viv Richards         14(20b 3X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     98(229b 21X4)


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Enter Viv Richards, who began in style as usual. Greenidge at the other end was just two away from a century.


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83.1  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
83.2  Laker to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
83.3  Laker to Greenidge, 1 bye, That ball spun too much for Clyde Walcott to stop
83.4  Laker to Richards, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
83.5  Laker to Richards, no run, Left alone by Viv Richards
83.6  Laker to Richards, no run, Defensively played by Viv Richards

         End of over 84  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     205/1 (lead 231)
         Jim Laker            23.0-4-69-1
         Viv Richards         14(23b 3X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     98(232b 21X4)

84.1  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
84.2  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
84.3  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
84.4  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
84.5  Davidson to Greenidge, one run, Great cooperation between Gordon Greenidge and Viv Richards 
84.6  Davidson to Richards, no run, Left alone by Viv Richards

         End of over 85  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     206/1 (lead 232)
         Alan Davidson        13.0-4-25-0
         Viv Richards         14(24b 3X4)
         Gordon Greenidge     99(237b 21X4)

85.1  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
85.2  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
85.3  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
85.4  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
85.5  Bedser to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
85.6  Bedser to Greenidge, one run, Great cooperation between Gordon Greenidge and Viv Richards 
Gordon Greenidge raises his bat to everyone in the stadium as he reaches 100

         End of over 86  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     207/1 (lead 233)
         Alec Bedser          10.0-4-15-0
         Viv Richards         14(24b 3X4)
         Gordon Greenidge    100(243b 21X4)


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Gordon Greenidge got 'em in singles and raised his bat for a century - the fourth such occasion he has done so in a LAB final after seasons II, VI and VII. It's like they say "When the going gets tough, the tough get going".


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86.1  Gibbs to Greenidge, one run, That is very well run by Viv Richards 
86.2  Gibbs to Richards, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
86.3  Gibbs to Richards, no run, Defensively played by Viv Richards
86.4  Gibbs to Richards, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
86.5  Gibbs to Richards, no run, Left alone by Viv Richards
86.6  Gibbs to Richards, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Viv Richards is out

         Viv Richards           14 (29b 3X4)
                        b. Gibbs 


         End of over 87  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     208/2 (lead 234)
         Lance Gibbs          21.0-9-41-1
         Greg Chappell         0(0b)
         Gordon Greenidge    101(244b 21X4)

87.1  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
87.2  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
87.3  Laker to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
87.4  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
87.5  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
87.6  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived

         End of over 88  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     208/2 (lead 234)
         Jim Laker            24.0-4-69-1
         Gordon Greenidge    101(250b 21X4)
         Greg Chappell         0(0b)

88.1  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
88.2  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
88.3  Gibbs to Chappell, FOUR, Greg Chappell is one of the best batsmen in the world
88.4  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
88.5  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
88.6  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 89  (4 runs)


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But Richards couldn't make his start last this time. He was claimed by Lance Gibbs, who was pleased to finally get a wicket after having sent down nearly 50 overs in the match. Soon after, it was time for lunch.


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         LUNCH: DAY 5
         Time: 12:02 PM
         PROFESSIONAL XI     212/2 (lead 238)
         Lance Gibbs          22.0-9-45-1
         Greg Chappell         4(6b 1X4)
         Gordon Greenidge    101(250b 21X4)


Lunch, Day 5


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89.1  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
89.2  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
89.3  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
89.4  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
89.5  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
89.6  Sobers to Greenidge, FOUR, Gordon Greenidge is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 90  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     216/2 (lead 242)
         Garry Sobers         9.0-0-32-0
         Gordon Greenidge    105(256b 22X4)
         Greg Chappell         4(6b 1X4)

90.1  Laker to Chappell, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Greg Chappell  
90.2  Laker to Chappell, FOUR, Greg Chappell is going haywire!
90.3  Laker to Chappell, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
90.4  Laker to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
90.5  Laker to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
90.6  Laker to Chappell, no run, Defensively played by Greg Chappell

         End of over 91  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     224/2 (lead 250)
         Jim Laker            25.0-5-77-1
         Greg Chappell        12(12b 3X4)
         Gordon Greenidge    105(256b 22X4)

91.1  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
91.2  Sobers to Greenidge, FOUR, Garry Sobers is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
91.3  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
91.4  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
91.5  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
91.6  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 92  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     228/2 (lead 254)
         Garry Sobers         10.0-0-36-0
         Gordon Greenidge    109(262b 23X4)
         Greg Chappell        12(12b 3X4)

92.1  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
92.2  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
92.3  Bedser to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
92.4  Bedser to Chappell, FOUR, Greg Chappell is going haywire!
92.5  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell playing forward defensive
92.6  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Defensively played by Greg Chappell

         End of over 93  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     232/2 (lead 258)
         Alec Bedser          11.0-4-19-0
         Greg Chappell        16(18b 4X4)
         Gordon Greenidge    109(262b 23X4)

93.1  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
93.2  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
93.3  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
93.4  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
93.5  Gibbs to Greenidge, FOUR, Gordon Greenidge is going haywire!
93.6  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive

         End of over 94  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     236/2 (lead 262)
         Lance Gibbs          23.0-9-49-1
         Gordon Greenidge    113(268b 24X4)
         Greg Chappell        16(18b 4X4)

94.1  Trueman to Chappell, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Fred Trueman
94.2  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
94.3  Trueman to Greenidge, one run, Great cooperation between Gordon Greenidge and Greg Chappell  
94.4  Trueman to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
94.5  Trueman to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
94.6  Trueman to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 95  (2 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     238/2 (lead 264)
         Fred Trueman         13.0-4-27-0
         Greg Chappell        17(22b 4X4)
         Gordon Greenidge    114(270b 24X4)

95.1  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge
95.2  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
95.3  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
95.4  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
95.5  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
95.6  Sobers to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 96  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     238/2 (lead 264)
         Garry Sobers         11.0-0-36-0
         Gordon Greenidge    114(276b 24X4)
         Greg Chappell        17(22b 4X4)

96.1  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
96.2  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
96.3  Gibbs to Chappell, one run, That is very well run by Gordon Greenidge
96.4  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
96.5  Gibbs to Greenidge, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Gordon Greenidge
96.6  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 97  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     243/2 (lead 269)
         Lance Gibbs          24.0-9-54-1
         Gordon Greenidge    118(279b 25X4)
         Greg Chappell        18(25b 4X4)

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97.1  Laker to Chappell, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
97.2  Laker to Greenidge, FOUR, Gordon Greenidge is going haywire!
97.3  Laker to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
97.4  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
97.5  Laker to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
97.6  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 98  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     248/2 (lead 274)
         Jim Laker            26.0-5-81-1
         Gordon Greenidge    122(284b 26X4)
         Greg Chappell        18(26b 4X4)

98.1  Bedser to Chappell, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Greg Chappell  
98.2  Bedser to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
98.3  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
98.4  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
98.5  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
98.6  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Defensively played by Greg Chappell

         End of over 99  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     252/2 (lead 278)
         Alec Bedser          12.0-4-23-0
         Greg Chappell        22(32b 5X4)
         Gordon Greenidge    122(284b 26X4)

99.1  Davidson to Greenidge, FOUR, Alan Davidson is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
99.2  Davidson to Greenidge, one run, The misfield by Lance Gibbs allows yet another run
99.3  Davidson to Chappell, no run, Defensively played by Greg Chappell
99.4  Davidson to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
99.5  Davidson to Chappell, one run, Great cooperation between Greg Chappell and Gordon Greenidge
99.6  Davidson to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 100  (6 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     258/2 (lead 284)
         Alan Davidson        14.0-4-31-0
         Gordon Greenidge    127(287b 27X4)
         Greg Chappell        23(35b 5X4)

100.1  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell playing forward defensive
100.2  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
100.3  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
100.4  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
100.5  Gibbs to Chappell, FOUR, Lance Gibbs is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
100.6  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell

         End of over 101  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     262/2 (lead 288)
         Lance Gibbs          25.0-9-58-1
         Greg Chappell        27(41b 6X4)
         Gordon Greenidge    127(287b 27X4)


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One thing was certain - Greg Chappell wasn't going to stick around blocking everything in his path this time like in the first innings.


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101.1  Laker to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge was completely deceived
101.2  Laker to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
101.3  Laker to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
101.4  Laker to Greenidge, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Gordon Greenidge
101.5  Laker to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
101.6  Laker to Greenidge, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  

         End of over 102  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     266/2 (lead 292)
         Jim Laker            27.0-5-85-1
         Gordon Greenidge    131(293b 28X4)
         Greg Chappell        27(41b 6X4)

102.1  Trueman to Chappell, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
102.2  Trueman to Chappell, no run, Defensively played by Greg Chappell
102.3  Trueman to Chappell, one run, Great cooperation between Greg Chappell and Gordon Greenidge
102.4  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
102.5  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
102.6  Trueman to Greenidge, no run, Defensively played by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 103  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     267/2 (lead 293)
         Fred Trueman         14.0-4-28-0
         Gordon Greenidge    131(296b 28X4)
         Greg Chappell        28(44b 6X4)

103.1  Laker to Chappell, FOUR, Jim Laker is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
103.2  Laker to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
103.3  Laker to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
103.4  Laker to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
103.5  Laker to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell playing forward defensive
103.6  Laker to Chappell, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 104  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     271/2 (lead 297)
         Jim Laker            28.0-5-89-1
         Greg Chappell        32(50b 7X4)
         Gordon Greenidge    131(296b 28X4)

104.1  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Gordon Greenidge playing forward defensive
104.2  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
104.3  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, Left alone by Gordon Greenidge
104.4  Gibbs to Greenidge, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
104.5  Gibbs to Greenidge, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Lance Gibbs. Gordon Greenidge didnt have a clue

         Gordon Greenidge       131 (301b 28X4)
                        b. Gibbs  

104.6  Gibbs to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 105  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     271/3 (lead 297)
         Lance Gibbs          26.0-9-58-2
         Allan Border          0(1b)
         Greg Chappell        32(50b 7X4)


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Greenidge finally fell to Gibbs in the 105th over of the innings. He walked off to a standing ovation after having played a brilliant knock of 131 off 301 balls which had surely put his team in the driver's seat at this stage of the match.


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105.1  Pollock to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
105.2  Pollock to Chappell, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
105.3  Pollock to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
105.4  Pollock to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
105.5  Pollock to Chappell, one run, That is very well run by Allan Border  
105.6  Pollock to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived

         End of over 106  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     272/3 (lead 298)
         Graeme Pollock       1.0-0-1-0
         Allan Border          0(2b)
         Greg Chappell        33(55b 7X4)

106.1  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
106.2  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
106.3  Gibbs to Chappell, one run, Great cooperation between Greg Chappell and Allan Border  
106.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
106.5  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
106.6  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 107  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     273/3 (lead 299)
         Lance Gibbs          27.0-10-59-2
         Allan Border          0(5b)
         Greg Chappell        34(58b 7X4)

107.1  Laker to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
107.2  Laker to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
107.3  Laker to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
107.4  Laker to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
107.5  Laker to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
107.6  Laker to Chappell, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 108  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     274/3 (lead 300)
         Jim Laker            29.0-5-90-1
         Allan Border          0(5b)
         Greg Chappell        35(64b 7X4)


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The Professional XI's lead had now crossed 300. With Allan Border and Greg Chappell at the crease, both averaging above 50 in Test cricket and the conditions getting increasingly batting friendly as the game progresses, things were looking grim for the Post-war XI.


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108.1  Sobers to Chappell, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
108.2  Sobers to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
108.3  Sobers to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
108.4  Sobers to Chappell, one run, That is very well run by Allan Border  
108.5  Sobers to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
108.6  Sobers to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 109  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     275/3 (lead 301)
         Garry Sobers         12.0-1-37-0
         Allan Border          0(7b)
         Greg Chappell        36(68b 7X4)

109.1  Trueman to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
109.2  Trueman to Chappell, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Greg Chappell  
109.3  Trueman to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
109.4  Trueman to Chappell, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
109.5  Trueman to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
109.6  Trueman to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 110  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     279/3 (lead 305)
         Fred Trueman         15.0-4-32-0
         Greg Chappell        40(74b 8X4)
         Allan Border          0(7b)

110.1  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
110.2  Bedser to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!
110.3  Bedser to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
110.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
110.5  Bedser to Border, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Allan Border  
110.6  Bedser to Border, legbye, Defensively played by Allan Border

         End of over 111  (9 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     288/3 (lead 314)
         Alec Bedser          13.0-4-31-0
         Greg Chappell        40(74b 8X4)
         Allan Border          8(13b 2X4)

111.1  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
111.2  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
111.3  Gibbs to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
111.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
111.5  Gibbs to Border, one run, One more to the total
111.6  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Defensively played by Greg Chappell

         End of over 112  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     289/3 (lead 315)
         Lance Gibbs          28.0-10-60-2
         Greg Chappell        40(75b 8X4)
         Allan Border          9(18b 2X4)

112.1  Laker to Border, one run, The misfield by Alec Bedser allows yet another run
112.2  Laker to Chappell, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
112.3  Laker to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
112.4  Laker to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
112.5  Laker to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
112.6  Laker to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 113  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     290/3 (lead 316)
         Jim Laker            30.0-5-91-1
         Greg Chappell        40(80b 8X4)
         Allan Border         10(19b 2X4)

113.1  Gibbs to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
113.2  Gibbs to Border, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Allan Border  
113.3  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
113.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
113.5  Gibbs to Border, one run, The misfield by Graeme Pollock allows yet another run
113.6  Gibbs to Chappell, three runs, They could have actually gone for the fourth

         End of over 114  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     298/3 (lead 324)
         Lance Gibbs          29.0-10-68-2
         Allan Border         15(24b 3X4)
         Greg Chappell        43(81b 8X4)

114.1  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
114.2  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
114.3  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
114.4  Bedser to Chappell, FOUR, Greg Chappell is going haywire!
114.5  Bedser to Chappell, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
114.6  Bedser to Chappell, one run, The misfield by Alec Bedser allows yet another run

         End of over 115  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     303/3 (lead 329)
         Alec Bedser          14.0-4-36-0
         Allan Border         15(24b 3X4)
         Greg Chappell        48(87b 9X4)

115.1  Trueman to Chappell, no run, Defensively played by Greg Chappell
115.2  Trueman to Chappell, no run, Defensively played by Greg Chappell
115.3  Trueman to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
115.4  Trueman to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
115.5  Trueman to Chappell, no run, Defensively played by Greg Chappell
115.6  Trueman to Chappell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 116  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     303/3 (lead 329)
         Fred Trueman         16.0-4-32-0
         Greg Chappell        48(93b 9X4)
         Allan Border         15(24b 3X4)

116.1  Bedser to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
116.2  Bedser to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
116.3  Bedser to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
116.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
116.5  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
116.6  Bedser to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 117  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     303/3 (lead 329)
         Alec Bedser          15.0-4-36-0
         Allan Border         15(30b 3X4)
         Greg Chappell        48(93b 9X4)

117.1  Laker to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
117.2  Laker to Chappell, one run, The misfield by Garry Sobers allows yet another run
117.3  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
117.4  Laker to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
117.5  Laker to Border, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Allan Border  
117.6  Laker to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 118  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     308/3 (lead 334)
         Jim Laker            31.0-5-96-1
         Allan Border         19(34b 4X4)
         Greg Chappell        49(95b 9X4)

118.1  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
118.2  Bedser to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
118.3  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell playing forward defensive
118.4  Bedser to Chappell, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
118.5  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
118.6  Bedser to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 119  (0 runs)


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The final session of the day approached as the players went off for tea. Chappell was just one short of a half-century.


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         TEA: DAY 5
         Time: 2:33 PM
         PROFESSIONAL XI     308/3 (lead 334)
         Alec Bedser          16.0-5-36-0
         Greg Chappell        49(101b 9X4)
         Allan Border         19(34b 4X4)


Tea, Day 5


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119.1  Laker to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
119.2  Laker to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
119.3  Laker to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
119.4  Laker to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
119.5  Laker to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
119.6  Laker to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border

         End of over 120  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     308/3 (lead 334)
         Jim Laker            32.0-5-96-1
         Allan Border         19(40b 4X4)
         Greg Chappell        49(101b 9X4)

120.1  Gibbs to Chappell, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Greg Chappell   
The crowd cheers for Greg Chappell's fifty
120.2  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
120.3  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
120.4  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
120.5  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
120.6  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 121  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     312/3 (lead 338)
         Lance Gibbs          30.0-10-72-2
         Greg Chappell        53(107b 10X4)
         Allan Border         19(40b 4X4)


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Greg Chappell brought up fifty shortly after the lunch interval. It was his second of the match.


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121.1  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
121.2  Laker to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
121.3  Laker to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
121.4  Laker to Border, one run, Great cooperation between Allan Border and Greg Chappell   
121.5  Laker to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
121.6  Laker to Chappell, FOUR, Greg Chappell is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 122  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     317/3 (lead 343)
         Jim Laker            33.0-6-101-1
         Greg Chappell        57(109b 11X4)
         Allan Border         20(44b 4X4)

122.1  Davidson to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
122.2  Davidson to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
122.3  Davidson to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
122.4  Davidson to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
122.5  Davidson to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
122.6  Davidson to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 123  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     317/3 (lead 343)
         Alan Davidson        15.0-4-31-0
         Allan Border         20(50b 4X4)
         Greg Chappell        57(109b 11X4)

123.1  Laker to Chappell, no run, Defensively played by Greg Chappell
123.2  Laker to Chappell, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Greg Chappell   
123.3  Laker to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell playing forward defensive
123.4  Laker to Chappell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
123.5  Laker to Chappell, no run, Defensively played by Greg Chappell
123.6  Laker to Chappell, no run, Defensively played by Greg Chappell

         End of over 124  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     321/3 (lead 347)
         Jim Laker            34.0-6-105-1
         Greg Chappell        61(115b 12X4)
         Allan Border         20(50b 4X4)

124.1  Bedser to Border, FOUR, Alec Bedser is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
124.2  Bedser to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
124.3  Bedser to Border, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Allan Border   
124.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
124.5  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
124.6  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived

         End of over 125  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     329/3 (lead 355)
         Alec Bedser          17.0-6-44-0
         Allan Border         28(56b 6X4)
         Greg Chappell        61(115b 12X4)

125.1  Davidson to Chappell, FOUR, Alan Davidson is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
125.2  Davidson to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
125.3  Davidson to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
125.4  Davidson to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
125.5  Davidson to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
125.6  Davidson to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 126  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     333/3 (lead 359)
         Alan Davidson        16.0-5-35-0
         Greg Chappell        65(121b 13X4)
         Allan Border         28(56b 6X4)

126.1  Laker to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
126.2  Laker to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
126.3  Laker to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
126.4  Laker to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
126.5  Laker to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
126.6  Laker to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!

         End of over 127  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     337/3 (lead 363)
         Jim Laker            35.0-6-109-1
         Allan Border         32(62b 7X4)
         Greg Chappell        65(121b 13X4)

127.1  Davidson to Chappell, one run, One more to the total
127.2  Davidson to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
127.3  Davidson to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
127.4  Davidson to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
127.5  Davidson to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
127.6  Davidson to Border, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Allan Border   

         End of over 128  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     342/3 (lead 368)
         Alan Davidson        17.0-5-40-0
         Allan Border         36(67b 8X4)
         Greg Chappell        66(122b 13X4)

128.1  Trueman to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
128.2  Trueman to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
128.3  Trueman to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
128.4  Trueman to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
128.5  Trueman to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
128.6  Trueman to Chappell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 129  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     342/3 (lead 368)
         Fred Trueman         17.0-5-32-0
         Greg Chappell        66(128b 13X4)
         Allan Border         36(67b 8X4)

129.1  Gibbs to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!
129.2  Gibbs to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
129.3  Gibbs to Border, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Allan Border   
129.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
129.5  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
129.6  Gibbs to Border, three runs, They could have actually gone for the fourth

         End of over 130  (11 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     353/3 (lead 379)
         Lance Gibbs          31.0-10-83-2
         Greg Chappell        66(128b 13X4)
         Allan Border         47(73b 10X4)


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The two batsmen lashed out at the Post-war XI's bowlers with an array of attacking shots. Allan Border put behind a run of mediocre performances in the prelude to the final, and was now batting as good as ever.


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130.1  Bedser to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
130.2  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
130.3  Bedser to Border, one run, Great cooperation between Allan Border and Greg Chappell   
130.4  Bedser to Chappell, one run, The misfield by Ilikena Bula allows yet another run
130.5  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
130.6  Bedser to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 131  (2 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     355/3 (lead 381)
         Alec Bedser          18.0-6-46-0
         Allan Border         48(78b 10X4)
         Greg Chappell        67(129b 13X4)

131.1  Laker to Chappell, no run, Defensively played by Greg Chappell
131.2  Laker to Chappell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
131.3  Laker to Chappell, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
131.4  Laker to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
131.5  Laker to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
131.6  Laker to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell playing forward defensive

         End of over 132  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     355/3 (lead 381)
         Jim Laker            36.0-6-109-1
         Greg Chappell        67(135b 13X4)
         Allan Border         48(78b 10X4)

132.1  Gibbs to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
132.2  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
132.3  Gibbs to Border, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Allan Border   
Thats another fifty for Allan Border   
132.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
132.5  Gibbs to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
132.6  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 133  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     359/3 (lead 385)
         Lance Gibbs          32.0-10-87-2
         Allan Border         52(84b 11X4)
         Greg Chappell        67(135b 13X4)


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Border brought up his own half-century off 81 balls. Lance Gibbs, having bowled so economically thus far was beginning to feel the heat.


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133.1  Laker to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
133.2  Laker to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
133.3  Laker to Chappell, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
133.4  Laker to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell playing forward defensive
133.5  Laker to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
133.6  Laker to Chappell, three runs, Great save by Alec Bedser 3 instead of 4

         End of over 134  (3 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     362/3 (lead 388)
         Jim Laker            37.0-7-112-1
         Allan Border         52(84b 11X4)
         Greg Chappell        70(141b 13X4)

134.1  Gibbs to Chappell, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Greg Chappell   
134.2  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
134.3  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
134.4  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
134.5  Gibbs to Chappell, FOUR, Lance Gibbs is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
134.6  Gibbs to Chappell, no ball , no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
134.6  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 135  (9 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     371/3 (lead 397)
         Lance Gibbs          33.0-10-96-2
         Greg Chappell        78(147b 15X4)
         Allan Border         52(84b 11X4)

135.1  Davidson to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
135.2  Davidson to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
135.3  Davidson to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!
135.4  Davidson to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
135.5  Davidson to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
135.6  Davidson to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 136  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     375/3 (lead 401)
         Alan Davidson        18.0-5-44-0
         Allan Border         56(90b 12X4)
         Greg Chappell        78(147b 15X4)


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The lead was now past 400. The highest any team has ever scored in the 4th innings of a Test at the MCG is 417. Chappell and Border had also managed to put up 100 for the 4th wicket in fairly quick time.


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136.1  Bedser to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
136.2  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
136.3  Bedser to Chappell, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Greg Chappell   
136.4  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
136.5  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
136.6  Bedser to Chappell, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 137  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     380/3 (lead 406)
         Alec Bedser          19.0-6-51-0
         Allan Border         56(90b 12X4)
         Greg Chappell        83(153b 16X4)

137.1  Laker to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
137.2  Laker to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
137.3  Laker to Chappell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
137.4  Laker to Chappell, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
137.5  Laker to Chappell, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
137.6  Laker to Chappell, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Greg Chappell   

         End of over 138  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     384/3 (lead 410)
         Jim Laker            38.0-7-116-1
         Greg Chappell        87(159b 17X4)
         Allan Border         56(90b 12X4)

138.1  Davidson to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
138.2  Davidson to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
138.3  Davidson to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
138.4  Davidson to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
138.5  Davidson to Border, one run, One more to the total
138.6  Davidson to Chappell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 139  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     385/3 (lead 411)
         Alan Davidson        19.0-5-45-0
         Greg Chappell        87(160b 17X4)
         Allan Border         57(95b 12X4)

139.1  Gibbs to Border, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Allan Border   
139.2  Gibbs to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
139.3  Gibbs to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
139.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
139.5  Gibbs to Border, FOUR, Lance Gibbs is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
139.6  Gibbs to Border, no ball , no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
139.6  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 140  (9 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     394/3 (lead 420)
         Lance Gibbs          34.0-10-105-2
         Allan Border         65(101b 14X4)
         Greg Chappell        87(160b 17X4)

140.1  Davidson to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell playing forward defensive
140.2  Davidson to Chappell, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
140.3  Davidson to Chappell, FOUR, Greg Chappell is going haywire!
140.4  Davidson to Chappell, no run, Defensively played by Greg Chappell
140.5  Davidson to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
140.6  Davidson to Chappell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 141  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     398/3 (lead 424)
         Alan Davidson        20.0-5-49-0
         Greg Chappell        91(166b 18X4)
         Allan Border         65(101b 14X4)

141.1  Sobers to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
141.2  Sobers to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
141.3  Sobers to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
141.4  Sobers to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
141.5  Sobers to Border, one run, That is very well run by Greg Chappell   
141.6  Sobers to Chappell, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Lance Gibbs

         End of over 142  (2 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     400/3 (lead 426)
         Garry Sobers         13.0-1-39-0
         Allan Border         66(106b 14X4)
         Greg Chappell        92(167b 18X4)

142.1  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
142.2  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
142.3  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
142.4  Bedser to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
142.5  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
142.6  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell

         End of over 143  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     400/3 (lead 426)
         Alec Bedser          20.0-6-51-0
         Greg Chappell        92(173b 18X4)
         Allan Border         66(106b 14X4)

143.1  Laker to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is one of the best batsmen in the world
143.2  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
143.3  Laker to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
143.4  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
143.5  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
143.6  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived

         End of over 144  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     404/3 (lead 430)
         Jim Laker            39.0-7-120-1
         Allan Border         70(112b 15X4)
         Greg Chappell        92(173b 18X4)

144.1  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
144.2  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
144.3  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
144.4  Gibbs to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
144.5  Gibbs to Chappell, one run, That is very well run by Allan Border   
144.6  Gibbs to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   

         End of over 145  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     405/3 (lead 431)
         Lance Gibbs          35.0-10-106-2
         Allan Border         70(113b 15X4)
         Greg Chappell        93(178b 18X4)


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Chappell had now entered the 90s and was eyeing his first LAB century since Season V.


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145.1  Pollock to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
145.2  Pollock to Chappell, one run, That is very well run by Allan Border   
145.3  Pollock to Border, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Lance Gibbs
145.4  Pollock to Chappell, legbye, Defensively played by Greg Chappell
145.5  Pollock to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
145.6  Pollock to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive

         End of over 146  (3 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     408/3 (lead 434)
         Graeme Pollock       2.0-0-3-0
         Allan Border         71(116b 15X4)
         Greg Chappell        94(181b 18X4)

146.1  Laker to Chappell, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
146.2  Laker to Chappell, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
146.3  Laker to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell was completely deceived
146.4  Laker to Chappell, no run, Greg Chappell playing forward defensive
146.5  Laker to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
146.6  Laker to Chappell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 147  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     408/3 (lead 434)
         Jim Laker            40.0-7-120-1
         Greg Chappell        94(187b 18X4)
         Allan Border         71(116b 15X4)

147.1  Bedser to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
147.2  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
147.3  Bedser to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
147.4  Bedser to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
147.5  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
147.6  Bedser to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 148  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     408/3 (lead 434)
         Alec Bedser          21.0-7-51-0
         Allan Border         71(122b 15X4)
         Greg Chappell        94(187b 18X4)

148.1  Laker to Chappell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
148.2  Laker to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
148.3  Laker to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
148.4  Laker to Chappell, no run, Left alone by Greg Chappell
148.5  Laker to Chappell, one run, The misfield by Alan Davidson allows yet another run
148.6  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive

         End of over 149  (1 runs)


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He would have to wait until the next day however. The umpires called it stumps with him unbeaten on 95 alongside Border on 71. The Professional XI's lead currently stood at 435. At the end of 5 days, a result was still nowhere in sight making it increasingly possible that this match might indeed go all the way. Not a very good prospect for the players involved, as five days of Test cricket is gruelling enough as it is. This has already become the longest LAB final in history as a consequence; no other final in it's eight season history has lasted more than five days.


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         END OF DAY 5
         Time: 5:01 PM
         PROFESSIONAL XI     409/3 (lead 435)
         Jim Laker            41.0-8-121-1
         Allan Border         71(123b 15X4)
         Greg Chappell        95(192b 18X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sunil Gavaskar      lbw            b. Laker        86   250   16    0   34.4%
Gordon Greenidge                   b. Gibbs       131   301   28    0   43.5%
Viv Richards                       b. Gibbs        14    29    3    0   48.3%
Greg Chappell       not out                        95   192   18    0   49.5%
Allan Border        not out                        71   123   15    0   57.7%
Steve Waugh*     
Adam Gilchrist†       
Wasim Akram   
Shane Warne         
Curtly Ambrose   
Glenn McGrath     
 
 Total:  409/3       Overs:  149.0        Run Rate:  2.74     Extras:  12
 
                             Day 5  5:31 PM
 
 
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PROFESSIONAL XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Gavaskar    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      182 (469)
V Richards    Greenidge    þþþþþ                                     26 (53)
G Chappell    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþ                              63 (107)
G Chappell    A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ               138 (265)



     Fall of Wickets    182/1     208/2     271/3   
 

 Total:  409/3      Overs:  149.0         Run Rate:  2.74    Extras:  12 
 
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POST-WAR XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Alec Bedser          21.0      7      51      0      2.43     0      0
Fred Trueman         17.0      5      32      0      1.88     0      0
Garry Sobers         13.0      1      39      0      3.00     0      0
Jim Laker            41.0      8     121      1      2.95     0      0
Alan Davidson        20.0      5      49      0      2.45     0      0
Lance Gibbs          35.0     10     106      2      3.03     1      3
Graeme Pollock        2.0      0       3      0      1.50     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 1      No Balls: 3      Leg Byes: 6     Byes: 2

 Total:  409/3       Overs:  149.0        Run Rate:  2.74    Extras:  12 
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Stumps, Day 5

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Legends At Battle Season VIII
Final (timeless Test)

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 (if required)

PROFESSIONAL XI vs POST-WAR XI


at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Toss: Post-war XI won the toss and chose to bowl


Day 6

PROFESSIONAL XI 2nd innings (409/3 overnight)

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149.1  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Defensively played by Greg Chappell
149.2  Bedser to Chappell, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Greg Chappell is out

         Greg Chappell          95 (194b 18X4)
                        b. Bedser

149.3  Bedser to Waugh, no run, Defensively played by Steve Waugh
149.4  Bedser to Waugh, no run, Defensively played by Steve Waugh
149.5  Bedser to Waugh, no run, Defensively played by Steve Waugh
149.6  Bedser to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh was completely deceived

         End of over 150  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     409/4 (lead 435)
         Alec Bedser          22.0-8-51-1
         Steve Waugh           0(4b)
         Allan Border         71(123b 15X4)


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There would be no century for Greg Chappell. He was bowled for 95 off the second ball of the day's play!


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150.1  Davidson to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
150.2  Davidson to Border, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Allan Border  
150.3  Davidson to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
150.4  Davidson to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
150.5  Davidson to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
150.6  Davidson to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived

         End of over 151  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     413/4 (lead 439)
         Alan Davidson        21.0-5-53-0
         Allan Border         75(129b 16X4)
         Steve Waugh           0(4b)

151.1  Laker to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh playing forward defensive
151.2  Laker to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh playing forward defensive
151.3  Laker to Waugh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
151.4  Laker to Waugh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
151.5  Laker to Waugh, FOUR, Steve Waugh is going haywire!
151.6  Laker to Waugh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 152  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     417/4 (lead 443)
         Jim Laker            42.0-8-125-1
         Steve Waugh           4(10b 1X4)
         Allan Border         75(129b 16X4)

152.1  Sobers to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
152.2  Sobers to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
152.3  Sobers to Border, three runs, They could have actually gone for the fourth
152.4  Sobers to Waugh, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steve Waugh    
152.5  Sobers to Waugh, no run, Defensively played by Steve Waugh
152.6  Sobers to Waugh, no run, Defensively played by Steve Waugh

         End of over 153  (7 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     424/4 (lead 450)
         Garry Sobers         14.0-1-46-0
         Steve Waugh           8(13b 2X4)
         Allan Border         78(132b 16X4)

153.1  Gibbs to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
153.2  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
153.3  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
153.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
153.5  Gibbs to Border, one run, One more to the total
153.6  Gibbs to Waugh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 154  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     425/4 (lead 451)
         Lance Gibbs          36.0-10-107-2
         Steve Waugh           8(14b 2X4)
         Allan Border         79(137b 16X4)

154.1  Laker to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
154.2  Laker to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
154.3  Laker to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
154.4  Laker to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
154.5  Laker to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
154.6  Laker to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 155  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     425/4 (lead 451)
         Jim Laker            43.0-8-125-1
         Allan Border         79(143b 16X4)
         Steve Waugh           8(14b 2X4)

155.1  Bedser to Waugh, one run, The misfield by Lance Gibbs allows yet another run
155.2  Bedser to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
155.3  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
155.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
155.5  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
155.6  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 156  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     426/4 (lead 452)
         Alec Bedser          23.0-9-52-1
         Allan Border         79(148b 16X4)
         Steve Waugh           9(15b 2X4)

156.1  Gibbs to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh was completely deceived
156.2  Gibbs to Waugh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
156.3  Gibbs to Waugh, legbye, Steve Waugh was completely deceived
156.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
156.5  Gibbs to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
156.6  Gibbs to Border, three runs,

         End of over 157  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     430/4 (lead 456)
         Lance Gibbs          37.0-10-110-2
         Steve Waugh           9(18b 2X4)
         Allan Border         82(151b 16X4)

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157.1  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
157.2  Laker to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
157.3  Laker to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
157.4  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
157.5  Laker to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
157.6  Laker to Border, legbye, Allan Border was completely deceived

         End of over 158  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     431/4 (lead 457)
         Jim Laker            44.0-9-125-1
         Steve Waugh           9(18b 2X4)
         Allan Border         82(157b 16X4)

158.1  Davidson to Border, one run, The misfield by Graeme Pollock allows yet another run
158.2  Davidson to Waugh, no run, Defensively played by Steve Waugh
158.3  Davidson to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh playing forward defensive
158.4  Davidson to Waugh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
158.5  Davidson to Waugh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
158.6  Davidson to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh playing forward defensive

         End of over 159  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     432/4 (lead 458)
         Alan Davidson        22.0-5-54-0
         Steve Waugh           9(23b 2X4)
         Allan Border         83(158b 16X4)

159.1  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
159.2  Bedser to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
159.3  Bedser to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
159.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
159.5  Bedser to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
159.6  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 160  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     432/4 (lead 458)
         Alec Bedser          24.0-9-52-1
         Allan Border         83(164b 16X4)
         Steve Waugh           9(23b 2X4)

160.1  Sobers to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh playing forward defensive
160.2  Sobers to Waugh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
160.3  Sobers to Waugh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
160.4  Sobers to Waugh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
160.5  Sobers to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh playing forward defensive
160.6  Sobers to Waugh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 161  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     432/4 (lead 458)
         Garry Sobers         15.0-1-46-0
         Steve Waugh           9(29b 2X4)
         Allan Border         83(164b 16X4)

161.1  Bedser to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
161.2  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
161.3  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
161.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
161.5  Bedser to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
161.6  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 162  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     432/4 (lead 458)
         Alec Bedser          25.0-10-52-1
         Allan Border         83(170b 16X4)
         Steve Waugh           9(29b 2X4)

162.1  Laker to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh playing forward defensive
162.2  Laker to Waugh, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
162.3  Laker to Waugh, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
162.4  Laker to Waugh, no run, Defensively played by Steve Waugh
162.5  Laker to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh was completely deceived
162.6  Laker to Waugh, no run, Left alone by Steve Waugh

         End of over 163  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     432/4 (lead 458)
         Jim Laker            45.0-9-125-1
         Steve Waugh           9(35b 2X4)
         Allan Border         83(170b 16X4)

163.1  Trueman to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
163.2  Trueman to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
163.3  Trueman to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
163.4  Trueman to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
163.5  Trueman to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
163.6  Trueman to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 164  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     436/4 (lead 462)
         Fred Trueman         18.0-6-36-0
         Allan Border         87(176b 17X4)
         Steve Waugh           9(35b 2X4)

164.1  Laker to Waugh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
164.2  Laker to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh playing forward defensive
164.3  Laker to Waugh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
164.4  Laker to Waugh, no run, Defensively played by Steve Waugh
164.5  Laker to Waugh, no run, Left alone by Steve Waugh
164.6  Laker to Waugh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  

         End of over 165  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     436/4 (lead 462)
         Jim Laker            46.0-10-125-1
         Steve Waugh           9(41b 2X4)
         Allan Border         87(176b 17X4)

165.1  Trueman to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
165.2  Trueman to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
165.3  Trueman to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
165.4  Trueman to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
165.5  Trueman to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
165.6  Trueman to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 166  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     436/4 (lead 462)
         Fred Trueman         19.0-6-36-0
         Allan Border         87(182b 17X4)
         Steve Waugh           9(41b 2X4)

166.1  Pollock to Waugh, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
166.2  Pollock to Waugh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
166.3  Pollock to Waugh, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
166.4  Pollock to Waugh, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
166.5  Pollock to Waugh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
166.6  Pollock to Waugh, no run, Left alone by Steve Waugh

         End of over 167  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     436/4 (lead 462)
         Graeme Pollock       3.0-0-3-0
         Steve Waugh           9(47b 2X4)
         Allan Border         87(182b 17X4)


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Allan Border was nearing his own century.


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167.1  Laker to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
167.2  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
167.3  Laker to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!
167.4  Laker to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
167.5  Laker to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
167.6  Laker to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 168  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     440/4 (lead 466)
         Jim Laker            47.0-11-129-1
         Allan Border         91(188b 18X4)
         Steve Waugh           9(47b 2X4)

168.1  Bedser to Waugh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
168.2  Bedser to Waugh, no run, Left alone by Steve Waugh
168.3  Bedser to Waugh, one run, That is very well run by Allan Border  
168.4  Bedser to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
168.5  Bedser to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
168.6  Bedser to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 169  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     441/4 (lead 467)
         Alec Bedser          26.0-11-53-1
         Allan Border         91(191b 18X4)
         Steve Waugh          10(50b 2X4)

169.1  Laker to Waugh, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
169.2  Laker to Waugh, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
169.3  Laker to Waugh, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Clyde Walcott

         Steve Waugh            10 (53b 2X4)
         c. Walcott     b. Laker  

169.4  Laker to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
169.5  Laker to Gilchrist, FOUR, Jim Laker is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
169.6  Laker to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 170  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     445/5 (lead 471)
         Jim Laker            48.0-11-133-2
         Adam Gilchrist        4(3b 1X4)
         Allan Border         91(191b 18X4)


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Steve Waugh was made to depart for just 10 after being deceived by Jim Laker. Border was joined at the wicket by Adam Gilchrist.


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170.1  Sobers to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
170.2  Sobers to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
170.3  Sobers to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
170.4  Sobers to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
170.5  Sobers to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
170.6  Sobers to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border

         End of over 171  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     445/5 (lead 471)
         Garry Sobers         16.0-2-46-0
         Allan Border         91(197b 18X4)
         Adam Gilchrist        4(3b 1X4)

171.1  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
171.2  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
171.3  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Lance Gibbs is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
171.4  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Adam Gilchrist
171.5  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
171.6  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive

         End of over 172  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     453/5 (lead 479)
         Lance Gibbs          38.0-10-118-2
         Adam Gilchrist       12(9b 3X4)
         Allan Border         91(197b 18X4)

172.1  Davidson to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
172.2  Davidson to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
172.3  Davidson to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
172.4  Davidson to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
172.5  Davidson to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
172.6  Davidson to Border, FOUR, Alan Davidson is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

         End of over 173  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     457/5 (lead 483)
         Alan Davidson        23.0-5-58-0
         Allan Border         95(203b 19X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       12(9b 3X4)

173.1  Trueman to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
173.2  Trueman to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
173.3  Trueman to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
173.4  Trueman to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
173.5  Trueman to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
173.6  Trueman to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 174  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     457/5 (lead 483)
         Fred Trueman         20.0-7-36-0
         Adam Gilchrist       12(15b 3X4)
         Allan Border         95(203b 19X4)

174.1  Laker to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
174.2  Laker to Border, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Allan Border  
174.3  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
174.4  Laker to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
174.5  Laker to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is one of the best batsmen in the world
Allan Border has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
174.6  Laker to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 175  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     465/5 (lead 491)
         Jim Laker            49.0-11-141-2
         Allan Border        103(209b 21X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       12(15b 3X4)


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There it was. Border raised his bat for his first century of the season, following a very near miss in his previous match. The Professional XI's lead was now nearing 500. It might only be a matter of time before a declaration is made by the skipper.


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175.1  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
175.2  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
175.3  Sobers to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is one of the best batsmen in the world
175.4  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
175.5  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
175.6  Sobers to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 176  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     473/5 (lead 499)
         Garry Sobers         17.0-3-54-0
         Adam Gilchrist       20(21b 5X4)
         Allan Border        103(209b 21X4)

176.1  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
176.2  Gibbs to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
176.3  Gibbs to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
176.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
176.5  Gibbs to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
176.6  Gibbs to Border, no ball , no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
176.6  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 177  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     474/5 (lead 500)
         Lance Gibbs          39.0-10-119-2
         Allan Border        103(215b 21X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       20(21b 5X4)

177.1  Davidson to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
177.2  Davidson to Gilchrist, one run, Great cooperation between Adam Gilchrist and Allan Border  
177.3  Davidson to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
177.4  Davidson to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
177.5  Davidson to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!
177.6  Davidson to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived

         End of over 178  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     479/5 (lead 505)
         Alan Davidson        24.0-5-63-0
         Allan Border        107(219b 22X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       21(23b 5X4)

178.1  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
178.2  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
178.3  Bedser to Gilchrist, FOUR, Alec Bedser is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
178.4  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
178.5  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
178.6  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 179  (4 runs)


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They went into lunch with the lead now well past 500, Border looking immovable at the crease and Adam Gilchrist just starting to find the middle. Needless to say, tough times lie ahead for the Post-war XI's already battered bowlers.


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         LUNCH: DAY 6
         Time: 12:02 PM
         PROFESSIONAL XI     483/5 (lead 509)
         Alec Bedser          27.0-11-57-1
         Adam Gilchrist       25(29b 6X4)
         Allan Border        107(219b 22X4)


Lunch, Day 6


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179.1  Gibbs to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
179.2  Gibbs to Border, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Lance Gibbs, giving that a wide
179.2  Gibbs to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
179.3  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
179.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
179.5  Gibbs to Border, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Jim Laker
179.6  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 180  (6 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     489/5 (lead 515)
         Lance Gibbs          40.0-10-125-2
         Adam Gilchrist       29(30b 7X4)
         Allan Border        108(225b 22X4)

180.1  Bedser to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
180.2  Bedser to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
180.3  Bedser to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
180.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
180.5  Bedser to Border, no ball , no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
180.5  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
180.6  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 181  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     490/5 (lead 516)
         Alec Bedser          28.0-11-58-1
         Allan Border        108(231b 22X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       29(30b 7X4)

181.1  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
181.2  Sobers to Gilchrist, one run, That is very well run by Allan Border   
181.3  Sobers to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
181.4  Sobers to Border, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Allan Border   
181.5  Sobers to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!
181.6  Sobers to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive

         End of over 182  (9 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     499/5 (lead 525)
         Garry Sobers         18.0-3-63-0
         Allan Border        116(235b 24X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       30(32b 7X4)

182.1  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
182.2  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
182.3  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
182.4  Bedser to Gilchrist, one run, The misfield by Alan Davidson allows yet another run
182.5  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
182.6  Bedser to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!

         End of over 183  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     504/5 (lead 530)
         Alec Bedser          29.0-11-63-1
         Allan Border        120(237b 25X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       31(36b 7X4)

183.1  Trueman to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is going haywire!
183.2  Trueman to Gilchrist, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Everton Weekes
183.3  Trueman to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
183.4  Trueman to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
183.5  Trueman to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
183.6  Trueman to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 184  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     509/5 (lead 535)
         Fred Trueman         21.0-8-41-0
         Allan Border        120(241b 25X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       36(38b 8X4)

184.1  Laker to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
184.2  Laker to Gilchrist, one run, That is very well run by Allan Border   
184.3  Laker to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
184.4  Laker to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
184.5  Laker to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
184.6  Laker to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 185  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     510/5 (lead 536)
         Jim Laker            50.0-11-142-2
         Allan Border        120(245b 25X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       37(40b 8X4)

185.1  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Lance Gibbs is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
185.2  Gibbs to Gilchrist, one run, The misfield by Everton Weekes allows yet another run
185.3  Gibbs to Border, one run, That is very well run by Adam Gilchrist 
185.4  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
185.5  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
185.6  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Adam Gilchrist 

         End of over 186  (10 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     520/5 (lead 546)
         Lance Gibbs          41.0-10-135-2
         Adam Gilchrist       46(45b 10X4)
         Allan Border        121(246b 25X4)

186.1  Laker to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
186.2  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
186.3  Laker to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
186.4  Laker to Border, one run, The misfield by Lance Gibbs allows yet another run
186.5  Laker to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
186.6  Laker to Gilchrist, one run, The misfield by Ilikena Bula allows yet another run

         End of over 187  (2 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     522/5 (lead 548)
         Jim Laker            51.0-11-144-2
         Allan Border        122(250b 25X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       47(47b 10X4)

187.1  Bedser to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is going haywire!
The crowd cheers for Adam Gilchrist's fifty
187.2  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
187.3  Bedser to Gilchrist, one run, One more to the total
187.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
187.5  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
187.6  Bedser to Border, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 188  (6 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     528/5 (lead 554)
         Alec Bedser          30.0-11-69-1
         Adam Gilchrist       52(50b 11X4)
         Allan Border        123(253b 25X4)


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Gilchrist took just 48 balls to bring up his half-century. The left-handed pair were scoring at around 5 an over to add to the Post-war XI's misery.


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188.1  Gibbs to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
188.2  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
188.3  Gibbs to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
188.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
188.5  Gibbs to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
188.6  Gibbs to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 189  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     528/5 (lead 554)
         Lance Gibbs          42.0-10-135-2
         Allan Border        123(259b 25X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       52(50b 11X4)

189.1  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
189.2  Bedser to Gilchrist, one run, One more to the total
189.3  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
189.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
189.5  Bedser to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
189.6  Bedser to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 190  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     529/5 (lead 555)
         Alec Bedser          31.0-11-70-1
         Allan Border        123(263b 25X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       53(52b 11X4)

190.1  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is one of the best batsmen in the world
190.2  Gibbs to Gilchrist, legbye, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
190.3  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
190.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
190.5  Gibbs to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
190.6  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 191  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     534/5 (lead 560)
         Lance Gibbs          43.0-11-139-2
         Allan Border        123(267b 25X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       57(54b 12X4)

191.1  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
191.2  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
191.3  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
191.4  Sobers to Gilchrist, one run, Dropped! Fred Trueman made a big mess of that simple chance
191.5  Sobers to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
191.6  Sobers to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 192  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     535/5 (lead 561)
         Garry Sobers         19.0-3-64-0
         Allan Border        123(269b 25X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       58(58b 12X4)

192.1  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
192.2  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
192.3  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
192.4  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
192.5  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
192.6  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 193  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     535/5 (lead 561)
         Lance Gibbs          44.0-11-139-2
         Adam Gilchrist       58(64b 12X4)
         Allan Border        123(269b 25X4)

193.1  Sobers to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
193.2  Sobers to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
193.3  Sobers to Border, FOUR, Garry Sobers is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
193.4  Sobers to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
193.5  Sobers to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
193.6  Sobers to Border, FOUR, Garry Sobers is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

         End of over 194  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     543/5 (lead 569)
         Garry Sobers         20.0-3-72-0
         Allan Border        131(275b 27X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       58(64b 12X4)

194.1  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
194.2  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is one of the best batsmen in the world
194.3  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
194.4  Gibbs to Gilchrist, one run, Great cooperation between Adam Gilchrist and Allan Border   
194.5  Gibbs to Border, 1 bye, That ball spun too much for Clyde Walcott to stop
194.6  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 195  (6 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     549/5 (lead 575)
         Lance Gibbs          45.0-12-144-2
         Adam Gilchrist       63(69b 13X4)
         Allan Border        131(276b 27X4)


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The Post-war XI's bowlers looked utterly defeated in mind, body and spirit as the lead slowly but steadily approached the 600-run mark. Waugh had yet shown no intention of declaring anytime soon.


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195.1  Trueman to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
195.2  Trueman to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
195.3  Trueman to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
195.4  Trueman to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
195.5  Trueman to Border, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Len Hutton

         Allan Border           131 (281b 27X4)
         c. Hutton      b. Trueman 

195.6  Trueman to Akram, no run, Defensively played by Wasim Akram

         End of over 196  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     549/6 (lead 575)
         Fred Trueman         22.0-8-41-1
         Wasim Akram           0(1b)
         Adam Gilchrist       63(69b 13X4)


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Fred Trueman finally got them the wicket of Border for 131.


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196.1  Davidson to Gilchrist, FOUR, Alan Davidson is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
196.2  Davidson to Gilchrist, one run, One more to the total
196.3  Davidson to Akram, no run, Left alone by Wasim Akram
196.4  Davidson to Akram, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
196.5  Davidson to Akram, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
196.6  Davidson to Akram, three runs,

         End of over 197  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     557/6 (lead 583)
         Alan Davidson        25.0-5-71-0
         Adam Gilchrist       68(71b 14X4)
         Wasim Akram           3(5b)

197.1  Laker to Akram, no run, Defensively played by Wasim Akram
197.2  Laker to Akram, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Wasim Akram     
197.3  Laker to Akram, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
197.4  Laker to Akram, no run, Defensively played by Wasim Akram
197.5  Laker to Akram, no run, Wasim Akram was completely deceived
197.6  Laker to Akram, no run, Left alone by Wasim Akram

         End of over 198  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     561/6 (lead 587)
         Jim Laker            52.0-11-148-2
         Wasim Akram           7(11b 1X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       68(71b 14X4)

198.1  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Lance Gibbs is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
198.2  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
198.3  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Adam Gilchrist 
198.4  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
198.5  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
198.6  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 199  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     569/6 (lead 595)
         Lance Gibbs          46.0-12-152-2
         Adam Gilchrist       76(77b 16X4)
         Wasim Akram           7(11b 1X4)

199.1  Sobers to Akram, no run, Wasim Akram was completely deceived
199.2  Sobers to Akram, FOUR, What a blunder by Alan Davidson. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
199.3  Sobers to Akram, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
199.4  Sobers to Akram, no run, Wasim Akram playing forward defensive
199.5  Sobers to Akram, no run, Left alone by Wasim Akram
199.6  Sobers to Akram, no run, Left alone by Wasim Akram

         End of over 200  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     573/6 (lead 599)
         Garry Sobers         21.0-3-76-0
         Wasim Akram          11(17b 2X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       76(77b 16X4)

200.1  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
200.2  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
200.3  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
200.4  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
200.5  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
200.6  Bedser to Gilchrist, FOUR, Alec Bedser is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

         End of over 201  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     577/6 (lead 603)
         Alec Bedser          32.0-11-74-1
         Adam Gilchrist       80(83b 17X4)
         Wasim Akram          11(17b 2X4)

201.1  Gibbs to Akram, no run, Left alone by Wasim Akram
201.2  Gibbs to Akram, no run, Left alone by Wasim Akram
201.3  Gibbs to Akram, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
201.4  Gibbs to Akram, no run, Left alone by Wasim Akram
201.5  Gibbs to Akram, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Wasim Akram     
201.6  Gibbs to Akram, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 202  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     581/6 (lead 607)
         Lance Gibbs          47.0-12-156-2
         Wasim Akram          15(23b 3X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       80(83b 17X4)

202.1  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
202.2  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
202.3  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
202.4  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
202.5  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
202.6  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived

         End of over 203  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     581/6 (lead 607)
         Garry Sobers         22.0-3-76-0
         Adam Gilchrist       80(89b 17X4)
         Wasim Akram          15(23b 3X4)

203.1  Laker to Akram, no run, Defensively played by Wasim Akram
203.2  Laker to Akram, one run, One more to the total
203.3  Laker to Gilchrist, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Adam Gilchrist 
203.4  Laker to Gilchrist, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
203.5  Laker to Gilchrist, one run, Great cooperation between Adam Gilchrist and Wasim Akram     
203.6  Laker to Akram, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 204  (6 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     587/6 (lead 613)
         Jim Laker            53.0-11-154-2
         Wasim Akram          16(26b 3X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       85(92b 18X4)


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But it hardly seemed to matter at this stage. Gilchrist and Wasim Akram glided along with ease to take the lead past 600. Still no signs of a declaration coming just yet. They might be waiting for Gilchrist to bring up his century first.


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204.1  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
204.2  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
204.3  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
204.4  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
204.5  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
204.6  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive

         End of over 205  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     587/6 (lead 613)
         Alec Bedser          33.0-11-74-1
         Adam Gilchrist       85(98b 18X4)
         Wasim Akram          16(26b 3X4)

205.1  Laker to Akram, FOUR, Jim Laker is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
205.2  Laker to Akram, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
205.3  Laker to Akram, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
205.4  Laker to Akram, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
205.5  Laker to Akram, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
205.6  Laker to Akram, no run, Defensively played by Wasim Akram

         End of over 206  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     595/6 (lead 621)
         Jim Laker            54.0-11-162-2
         Wasim Akram          24(32b 5X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       85(98b 18X4)

206.1  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
206.2  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
206.3  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
206.4  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is one of the best batsmen in the world
206.5  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
206.6  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 207  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     599/6 (lead 625)
         Lance Gibbs          48.0-12-160-2
         Adam Gilchrist       89(104b 19X4)
         Wasim Akram          24(32b 5X4)

207.1  Bedser to Akram, no run, Wasim Akram playing forward defensive
207.2  Bedser to Akram, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
207.3  Bedser to Akram, no run, Left alone by Wasim Akram
207.4  Bedser to Akram, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
207.5  Bedser to Akram, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
207.6  Bedser to Akram, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Clyde Walcott didnt have a chance

         End of over 208  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     600/6 (lead 626)
         Alec Bedser          34.0-12-74-1
         Adam Gilchrist       89(104b 19X4)
         Wasim Akram          24(38b 5X4)

208.1  Trueman to Akram, no run, Wasim Akram was completely deceived
208.2  Trueman to Akram, FOUR, Wasim Akram is going haywire!
208.3  Trueman to Akram, no run, Defensively played by Wasim Akram
208.4  Trueman to Akram, no run, Wasim Akram playing forward defensive
208.5  Trueman to Akram, one run, The misfield by Alan Davidson allows yet another run
208.6  Trueman to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive

         End of over 209  (5 runs)


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He wasn't able to bring it up before tea at any rate. But the team total had crossed 600, and the Professional XI went into the final session of Day 6 leading by a gargantuan 631 runs.


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         TEA: DAY 6
         Time: 2:33 PM
         PROFESSIONAL XI     605/6 (lead 631)
         Fred Trueman         23.0-9-46-1
         Adam Gilchrist       89(105b 19X4)
         Wasim Akram          29(43b 6X4)


Tea, Day 6


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209.1  Gibbs to Akram, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Lance Gibbs. Wasim Akram didnt have a clue

         Wasim Akram            29 (44b 6X4)
                        b. Gibbs    

209.2  Gibbs to Warne, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Warne and Adam Gilchrist  
209.3  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
209.4  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
209.5  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
209.6  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 210  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     606/7 (lead 632)
         Lance Gibbs          49.0-12-161-3
         Adam Gilchrist       89(109b 19X4)
         Shane Warne           1(1b)


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Wasim Akram, in his bid for quick runs was bowled by Lance Gibbs in the first over after the tea interval. He had done his part with a fairly quick 29 off 44 balls.


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210.1  Laker to Warne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
210.2  Laker to Warne, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
210.3  Laker to Warne, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott    
210.4  Laker to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
210.5  Laker to Gilchrist, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Adam Gilchrist  
210.6  Laker to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive

         End of over 211  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     611/7 (lead 637)
         Jim Laker            55.0-11-166-2
         Adam Gilchrist       93(112b 20X4)
         Shane Warne           1(4b)

211.1  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
211.2  Gibbs to Warne, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
211.3  Gibbs to Warne, FOUR, Lance Gibbs is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
211.4  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
211.5  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
211.6  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne

         End of over 212  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     619/7 (lead 645)
         Lance Gibbs          50.0-12-169-3
         Shane Warne           9(10b 2X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       93(112b 20X4)

212.1  Sobers to Gilchrist, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Adam Gilchrist  
212.2  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
212.3  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
212.4  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
212.5  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
212.6  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 213  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     623/7 (lead 649)
         Garry Sobers         23.0-4-80-0
         Adam Gilchrist       97(118b 21X4)
         Shane Warne           9(10b 2X4)

213.1  Laker to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
213.2  Laker to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
213.3  Laker to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
213.4  Laker to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive
213.5  Laker to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
213.6  Laker to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 214  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     623/7 (lead 649)
         Jim Laker            56.0-11-166-2
         Shane Warne           9(16b 2X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       97(118b 21X4)

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214.1  Davidson to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is going haywire!
Adam Gilchrist has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!


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Adam Gilchrist reached his century off just 119 balls. At the same time, the lead had also crossed 650.


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214.2  Davidson to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
214.3  Davidson to Gilchrist, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Adam Gilchrist is out

         Adam Gilchrist         101 (121b 22X4)
                        b. Davidson

214.4  Davidson to Ambrose, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
214.5  Davidson to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
214.6  Davidson to Ambrose, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 215  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     628/8 (lead 654)
         Alan Davidson        26.0-5-76-1
         Shane Warne           9(16b 2X4)
         Curtly Ambrose        1(3b)


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He was dismissed by Alan Davidson just a couple of deliveries after reaching the milestone. This seemed the perfect time for a declaration, but remarkably Shane Warne and Curtly Ambrose were asked to continue batting by their skipper. The Post-war XI's misery was to continue for now.


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215.1  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
215.2  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
215.3  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott    
215.4  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
215.5  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
215.6  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 216  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     628/8 (lead 654)
         Lance Gibbs          51.0-12-169-3
         Curtly Ambrose        1(9b)
         Shane Warne           9(16b 2X4)

216.1  Trueman to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive
216.2  Trueman to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
216.3  Trueman to Warne, no run, Defensively played by Shane Warne
216.4  Trueman to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
216.5  Trueman to Warne, FOUR, Fred Trueman is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
216.6  Trueman to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 217  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     632/8 (lead 658)
         Fred Trueman         24.0-9-50-1
         Shane Warne          13(22b 3X4)
         Curtly Ambrose        1(9b)

217.1  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
217.2  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
217.3  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
217.4  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
217.5  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
217.6  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose

         End of over 218  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     632/8 (lead 658)
         Garry Sobers         24.0-4-80-0
         Curtly Ambrose        1(15b)
         Shane Warne          13(22b 3X4)

218.1  Bedser to Warne, no run, Defensively played by Shane Warne
218.2  Bedser to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
218.3  Bedser to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
218.4  Bedser to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
218.5  Bedser to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
218.6  Bedser to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne

         End of over 219  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     632/8 (lead 658)
         Alec Bedser          35.0-12-74-1
         Shane Warne          13(28b 3X4)
         Curtly Ambrose        1(15b)

219.1  Trueman to Ambrose, FOUR, Curtly Ambrose is going haywire!
219.2  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
219.3  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
219.4  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
219.5  Trueman to Ambrose, one run, Dropped! Everton Weekes made a big mess of that simple chance
219.6  Trueman to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne

         End of over 220  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     637/8 (lead 663)
         Fred Trueman         25.0-9-55-1
         Shane Warne          13(29b 3X4)
         Curtly Ambrose        6(20b 1X4)

220.1  Laker to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
220.2  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
220.3  Laker to Ambrose, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
220.4  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
220.5  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
220.6  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived

         End of over 221  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     637/8 (lead 663)
         Jim Laker            57.0-12-166-2
         Curtly Ambrose        6(26b 1X4)
         Shane Warne          13(29b 3X4)

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221.1  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
221.2  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive
221.3  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
221.4  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
221.5  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
221.6  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Defensively played by Shane Warne

         End of over 222  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     637/8 (lead 663)
         Lance Gibbs          52.0-13-169-3
         Shane Warne          13(35b 3X4)
         Curtly Ambrose        6(26b 1X4)

222.1  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
222.2  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
222.3  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
222.4  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
222.5  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
222.6  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 223  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     637/8 (lead 663)
         Garry Sobers         25.0-5-80-0
         Curtly Ambrose        6(32b 1X4)
         Shane Warne          13(35b 3X4)

223.1  Davidson to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
223.2  Davidson to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
223.3  Davidson to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
223.4  Davidson to Warne, one run, Dropped! Everton Weekes made a big mess of that simple chance
223.5  Davidson to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
223.6  Davidson to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose

         End of over 224  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     638/8 (lead 664)
         Alan Davidson        27.0-5-77-1
         Curtly Ambrose        6(34b 1X4)
         Shane Warne          14(39b 3X4)

224.1  Trueman to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
224.2  Trueman to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
224.3  Trueman to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
224.4  Trueman to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
224.5  Trueman to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
224.6  Trueman to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive

         End of over 225  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     638/8 (lead 664)
         Fred Trueman         26.0-9-55-1
         Shane Warne          14(45b 3X4)
         Curtly Ambrose        6(34b 1X4)

225.1  Gibbs to Ambrose, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Graeme Pollock
225.2  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
225.3  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
225.4  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
225.5  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Defensively played by Shane Warne
225.6  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne

         End of over 226  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     639/8 (lead 665)
         Lance Gibbs          53.0-14-170-3
         Shane Warne          14(50b 3X4)
         Curtly Ambrose        7(35b 1X4)

226.1  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
226.2  Trueman to Ambrose, FOUR, Fred Trueman is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
226.3  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
226.4  Trueman to Ambrose, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
226.5  Trueman to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
226.6  Trueman to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 227  (7 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     646/8 (lead 672)
         Fred Trueman         27.0-10-62-1
         Shane Warne          14(52b 3X4)
         Curtly Ambrose       14(39b 2X4)

227.1  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
227.2  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
227.3  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
227.4  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
227.5  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
227.6  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 228  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     646/8 (lead 672)
         Jim Laker            58.0-13-166-2
         Curtly Ambrose       14(45b 2X4)
         Shane Warne          14(52b 3X4)

228.1  Sobers to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
228.2  Sobers to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
228.3  Sobers to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
228.4  Sobers to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
228.5  Sobers to Warne, no run, Defensively played by Shane Warne
228.6  Sobers to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive

         End of over 229  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     646/8 (lead 672)
         Garry Sobers         26.0-6-80-0
         Shane Warne          14(58b 3X4)
         Curtly Ambrose       14(45b 2X4)

229.1  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
229.2  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
229.3  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
229.4  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
229.5  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
229.6  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose

         End of over 230  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     646/8 (lead 672)
         Lance Gibbs          54.0-14-170-3
         Curtly Ambrose       14(51b 2X4)
         Shane Warne          14(58b 3X4)


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From all the indications provided by the batsmen, it seemed the Professional XI were going to bat out the rest of the day rather than declare.


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230.1  Trueman to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
230.2  Trueman to Warne, FOUR, Fred Trueman is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
230.3  Trueman to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive
230.4  Trueman to Warne, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
230.5  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
230.6  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 231  (7 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     653/8 (lead 679)
         Fred Trueman         28.0-10-69-1
         Curtly Ambrose       14(53b 2X4)
         Shane Warne          21(62b 4X4)

231.1  Laker to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
231.2  Laker to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
231.3  Laker to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive
231.4  Laker to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive
231.5  Laker to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
231.6  Laker to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne

         End of over 232  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     653/8 (lead 679)
         Jim Laker            59.0-14-166-2
         Shane Warne          21(68b 4X4)
         Curtly Ambrose       14(53b 2X4)

232.1  Gibbs to Ambrose, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Curtly Ambrose  
232.2  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
232.3  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
232.4  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
232.5  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
232.6  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 233  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     657/8 (lead 683)
         Lance Gibbs          55.0-15-174-3
         Curtly Ambrose       18(59b 3X4)
         Shane Warne          21(68b 4X4)

233.1  Bedser to Warne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
233.2  Bedser to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive
233.3  Bedser to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
233.4  Bedser to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
233.5  Bedser to Warne, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott    
233.6  Bedser to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived

         End of over 234  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     657/8 (lead 683)
         Alec Bedser          36.0-13-74-1
         Shane Warne          21(74b 4X4)
         Curtly Ambrose       18(59b 3X4)

234.1  Gibbs to Ambrose, one run, The misfield by Alan Davidson allows yet another run
234.2  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
234.3  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Defensively played by Shane Warne
234.4  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive
234.5  Gibbs to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
234.6  Gibbs to Warne, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott    

         End of over 235  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     658/8 (lead 684)
         Lance Gibbs          56.0-15-175-3
         Shane Warne          21(79b 4X4)
         Curtly Ambrose       19(60b 3X4)

235.1  Davidson to Ambrose, one run, The misfield by Fred Trueman allows yet another run
235.2  Davidson to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
235.3  Davidson to Warne, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Shane Warne is out

         Shane Warne            21 (81b 4X4)
                        b. Davidson

235.4  Davidson to McGrath, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
235.5  Davidson to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath
235.6  Davidson to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath

         End of over 236  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     659/9 (lead 685)
         Alan Davidson        28.0-5-78-2
         Glenn McGrath         0(3b)
         Curtly Ambrose       20(61b 3X4)


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Warne was removed by Alan Davidson for a 81-ball 21, bringing the Professional XI down to their last man Glenn McGrath. But no, still no signs of a declaration. Well, at least they're just a wicket away from being bowled out now.


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236.1  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
236.2  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
236.3  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
236.4  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott    
236.5  Bedser to Ambrose, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Alan Davidson
236.6  Bedser to McGrath, no run, Defensively played by Glenn McGrath

         End of over 237  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     660/9 (lead 686)
         Alec Bedser          37.0-14-75-1
         Glenn McGrath         0(4b)
         Curtly Ambrose       21(66b 3X4)

237.1  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
237.2  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
237.3  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
237.4  Trueman to Ambrose, one run, The misfield by Ilikena Bula allows yet another run
237.5  Trueman to McGrath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
237.6  Trueman to McGrath, no run, Glenn McGrath playing forward defensive

         End of over 238  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     661/9 (lead 687)
         Fred Trueman         29.0-10-70-1
         Glenn McGrath         0(6b)
         Curtly Ambrose       22(70b 3X4)

238.1  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
238.2  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
238.3  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
238.4  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
238.5  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
238.6  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose

         End of over 239  (0 runs)


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Ambrose and McGrath managed to see them through to the next day. For the first time in LAB history, there will be a Day 7. And who knows how long the Post-war XI will bat in their attempt to chase 680-700 odd or die trying. There seems to be simply no end in sight for this match.


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         END OF DAY 6
         Time: 5:01 PM
         PROFESSIONAL XI     661/9 (lead 687)
         Alec Bedser          38.0-14-75-1
         Curtly Ambrose       22(76b 3X4)
         Glenn McGrath         0(6b)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sunil Gavaskar      lbw            b. Laker        86   250   16    0   34.4%
Gordon Greenidge                   b. Gibbs       131   301   28    0   43.5%
Viv Richards                       b. Gibbs        14    29    3    0   48.3%
Greg Chappell                      b. Bedser       95   194   18    0   49.0%
Allan Border        c. Hutton      b. Trueman     131   281   27    0   46.6%
Steve Waugh*        c. †Walcott    b. Laker        10    53    2    0   18.9%
Adam Gilchrist†                    b. Davidson    101   121   22    0   83.5%
Wasim Akram                        b. Gibbs        29    44    6    0   65.9%
Shane Warne                        b. Davidson     21    81    4    0   25.9%
Curtly Ambrose      not out                        22    76    3    0   28.9%
Glenn McGrath       not out                         0     6    0    0    0.0%
 
 Total:  661/9       Overs:  239.0        Run Rate:  2.77     Extras:  20
 
                             Day 6  5:01 PM
 
 
                                     -X-
 
PROFESSIONAL XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Gavaskar    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      182 (469)
V Richards    Greenidge    þþþþþ                                     26 (53)
G Chappell    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþ                              63 (107)
G Chappell    A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ               138 (267)
S Waugh       A Border     þþþþþþ                                    32 (121)
Gilchrist     A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                     108 (158)
Gilchrist     W Akram      þþþþþþþþþþ                                56 (80)
Gilchrist     S Warne      þþþþ                                      22 (32)
C Ambrose     S Warne      þþþþþþ                                    32 (126)
C Ambrose     G McGrath    p                                          2 (21)


     Fall of Wickets    182/1     208/2     271/3     409/4     441/5
                        549/6     605/7     627/8     659/9 

 Total:  661/9      Overs:  239.0         Run Rate:  2.77    Extras:  20 
 
                                     -X-

POST-WAR XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Alec Bedser          38.0     14      75      1      1.97     0      1
Fred Trueman         29.0     10      70      1      2.41     0      0
Garry Sobers         26.0      6      80      0      3.08     0      0
Jim Laker            59.0     14     166      2      2.81     0      0
Alan Davidson        28.0      5      78      2      2.79     0      0
Lance Gibbs          56.0     15     175      3      3.13     2      4
Graeme Pollock        3.0      1       3      0      1.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 2      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 10     Byes: 3

 Total:  661/9       Overs:  239.0        Run Rate:  2.77    Extras:  20 
                                     -X-


Stumps, Day 6

@CerealKiller @PresidentEvil @Yash.
 
Haha, loving it! This is beyond batting them out of the game! :lol
 
Forgive us. :p

Terrible bowling.
 
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Legends At Battle Season VIII
Final (timeless Test)

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 (if required)

PROFESSIONAL XI vs POST-WAR XI


at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Toss: Post-war XI won the toss and chose to bowl


Day 7

PROFESSIONAL XI 2nd innings (661/9 overnight)

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239.1  Davidson to McGrath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
239.2  Davidson to McGrath, no run, Defensively played by Glenn McGrath
239.3  Davidson to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath
239.4  Davidson to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath
239.5  Davidson to McGrath, no run, Defensively played by Glenn McGrath
239.6  Davidson to McGrath, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 240  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     661/9 (lead 687)
         Alan Davidson        29.0-5-78-2
         Glenn McGrath         0(12b)
         Curtly Ambrose       22(76b 3X4)

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240.1  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
240.2  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott 
240.3  Trueman to Ambrose, FOUR, Fred Trueman is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
240.4  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
240.5  Trueman to Ambrose, FOUR, What a blunder by Alan Davidson. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
240.6  Trueman to Ambrose, FOUR, Curtly Ambrose is going haywire!

         End of over 241  (12 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     673/9 (lead 699)
         Fred Trueman         30.0-10-82-1
         Curtly Ambrose       34(82b 6X4)
         Glenn McGrath         0(12b)

241.1  Gibbs to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath
241.2  Gibbs to McGrath, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
241.3  Gibbs to McGrath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
241.4  Gibbs to McGrath, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
241.5  Gibbs to McGrath, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott 
241.6  Gibbs to McGrath, no run, Glenn McGrath playing forward defensive

         End of over 242  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     673/9 (lead 699)
         Lance Gibbs          57.0-15-175-3
         Glenn McGrath         0(18b)
         Curtly Ambrose       34(82b 6X4)

242.1  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
242.2  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
242.3  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
242.4  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
242.5  Laker to Ambrose, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
242.6  Laker to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath

         End of over 243  (3 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     676/9 (lead 702)
         Jim Laker            60.0-15-169-2
         Glenn McGrath         0(19b)
         Curtly Ambrose       37(87b 6X4)

243.1  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
243.2  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
243.3  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
243.4  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
243.5  Bedser to Ambrose, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
243.6  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 244  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     680/9 (lead 706)
         Alec Bedser          39.0-15-79-1
         Curtly Ambrose       41(93b 7X4)
         Glenn McGrath         0(19b)


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If being taken apart by Border and Gilchrist wasn't enough, the Post-war XI's bowlers were now being embarrassed by Curtly Ambrose. The Professional XI's lead was now past 700.


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244.1  Trueman to McGrath, no run, Defensively played by Glenn McGrath
244.2  Trueman to McGrath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
244.3  Trueman to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath
244.4  Trueman to McGrath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
244.5  Trueman to McGrath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
244.6  Trueman to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath

         End of over 245  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     680/9 (lead 706)
         Fred Trueman         31.0-10-82-1
         Glenn McGrath         0(25b)
         Curtly Ambrose       41(93b 7X4)

245.1  Sobers to Ambrose, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
245.2  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
245.3  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
245.4  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
245.5  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott 
245.6  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive

         End of over 246  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     684/9 (lead 710)
         Garry Sobers         27.0-7-84-0
         Curtly Ambrose       45(99b 8X4)
         Glenn McGrath         0(25b)

246.1  Laker to McGrath, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
246.2  Laker to McGrath, no run, Glenn McGrath was completely deceived
246.3  Laker to McGrath, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
246.4  Laker to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath
246.5  Laker to McGrath, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Glenn McGrath 
246.6  Laker to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath

         End of over 247  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     688/9 (lead 714)
         Jim Laker            61.0-15-173-2
         Glenn McGrath         4(31b 1X4)
         Curtly Ambrose       45(99b 8X4)

247.1  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
247.2  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
247.3  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
247.4  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
247.5  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
247.6  Gibbs to Ambrose, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head

         End of over 248  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     692/9 (lead 718)
         Lance Gibbs          58.0-16-179-3
         Curtly Ambrose       49(105b 9X4)
         Glenn McGrath         4(31b 1X4)

248.1  Trueman to McGrath, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
248.2  Trueman to McGrath, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
248.3  Trueman to McGrath, no run, Glenn McGrath was completely deceived
248.4  Trueman to McGrath, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
248.5  Trueman to McGrath, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
248.6  Trueman to McGrath, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head

         End of over 249  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     696/9 (lead 722)
         Fred Trueman         32.0-11-86-1
         Glenn McGrath         8(37b 2X4)
         Curtly Ambrose       49(105b 9X4)


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Glenn McGrath also joined in on the act after taking as many as 29 balls to open his account. Ambrose at the other end was just one short of a maiden LAB fifty. How could it possibly get any worse from here for the Post-war XI?


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249.1  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
249.2  Laker to Ambrose, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
249.3  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
249.4  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
249.5  Laker to Ambrose, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Ilikena Bula

         Curtly Ambrose         49 (110b 9X4)
         c. Bula        b. Laker


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Ambrose fell just one short of what would have been a remarkable half-century. After nearly 250 overs, the Professional XI's innings had finally come to an end. There was now the small matter of chasing 723 for the Post-war XI. Against a bowling attack containing Glenn McGrath, Curtly Ambrose, Wasim Akram and Shane Warne among others.


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         End of innings (249.5 overs)
         Day 7   10:47 AM
         PROFESSIONAL XI     696/10
         (Run Rate: 2.79)
         Jim Laker             61.5-15-173-3
         Glenn McGrath         8(37b 2X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sunil Gavaskar      lbw            b. Laker        86   250   16    0   34.4%
Gordon Greenidge                   b. Gibbs       131   301   28    0   43.5%
Viv Richards                       b. Gibbs        14    29    3    0   48.3%
Greg Chappell                      b. Bedser       95   194   18    0   49.0%
Allan Border        c. Hutton      b. Trueman     131   281   27    0   46.6%
Steve Waugh*        c. †Walcott    b. Laker        10    53    2    0   18.9%
Adam Gilchrist†                    b. Davidson    101   121   22    0   83.5%
Wasim Akram                        b. Gibbs        29    44    6    0   65.9%
Shane Warne                        b. Davidson     21    81    4    0   25.9%
Curtly Ambrose      c. Bula        b. Laker        49   110    9    0   44.5%
Glenn McGrath       not out                         8    37    2    0   21.6%
 
 Total:  696/10       Overs:  249.5        Run Rate:  2.79     Extras:  21
 
                             Day 7  10:47 AM
 
 
                                     -X-
 
PROFESSIONAL XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Gavaskar    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      182 (469)
V Richards    Greenidge    þþþþþ                                     26 (53)
G Chappell    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþ                              63 (107)
G Chappell    A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ               138 (267)
S Waugh       A Border     þþþþþþ                                    32 (121)
Gilchrist     A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                     108 (158)
Gilchrist     W Akram      þþþþþþþþþþ                                56 (80)
Gilchrist     S Warne      þþþþ                                      22 (32)
C Ambrose     S Warne      þþþþþþ                                    32 (126)
C Ambrose     G McGrath    þþþþþþþ                                   37 (86)


     Fall of Wickets    182/1     208/2     271/3     409/4     441/5
                        549/6     605/7     627/8     659/9     696/10

 Total:  696/10      Overs:  249.5         Run Rate:  2.79    Extras:  21
 
                                     -X-

POST-WAR XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Alec Bedser          39.0     15      79      1      2.03     0      1
Fred Trueman         32.0     11      86      1      2.69     0      0
Garry Sobers         27.0      7      84      0      3.11     0      0
Jim Laker            61.5     15     173      3      2.80     0      0
Alan Davidson        29.0      6      78      2      2.69     0      0
Lance Gibbs          58.0     16     179      3      3.09     2      4
Graeme Pollock        3.0      1       3      0      1.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 2      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 10     Byes: 4

 Total:  696/10       Overs:  249.5        Run Rate:  2.79    Extras:  21
                                     -X-


Post-war XI need 723 runs to win


POST-WAR XI 2nd innings (Target: 723)
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0.1  McGrath to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
0.2  McGrath to Hutton, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
0.3  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
0.4  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
0.5  McGrath to Hutton, one run, Great cooperation between Len Hutton and Garry Sobers  
0.6  McGrath to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 1  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI           1/0 (deficit 721)
         Glenn McGrath        1.0-0-1-0
         Garry Sobers          0(1b)
         Len Hutton            1(5b)

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1.1  Ambrose to Hutton, one run, That is very well run by Garry Sobers  
1.2  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers playing forward defensive
1.3  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
1.4  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
1.5  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
1.6  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers

         End of over 2  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI           2/0 (deficit 720)
         Curtly Ambrose       1.0-0-1-0
         Garry Sobers          0(6b)
         Len Hutton            2(6b)

2.1  Chappell to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton playing forward defensive
2.2  Chappell to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
2.3  Chappell to Hutton, one run, That is very well run by Garry Sobers  
2.4  Chappell to Sobers, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
2.5  Chappell to Sobers, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Garry Sobers  
2.6  Chappell to Sobers, no run, Defensively played by Garry Sobers

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI           7/0 (deficit 715)
         Greg Chappell        1.0-0-5-0
         Garry Sobers          4(9b 1X4)
         Len Hutton            3(9b)

3.1  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Defensively played by Len Hutton
3.2  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
3.3  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
3.4  McGrath to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.5  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
3.6  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton playing forward defensive

         End of over 4  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI           7/0 (deficit 715)
         Glenn McGrath        2.0-0-1-0
         Len Hutton            3(15b)
         Garry Sobers          4(9b 1X4)

4.1  Akram to Sobers, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Garry Sobers  
4.2  Akram to Sobers, no run, Defensively played by Garry Sobers
4.3  Akram to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers was completely deceived
4.4  Akram to Sobers, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
4.5  Akram to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
4.6  Akram to Sobers, no run, Defensively played by Garry Sobers

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          11/0 (deficit 711)
         Wasim Akram          1.0-0-4-0
         Garry Sobers          8(15b 2X4)
         Len Hutton            3(15b)

5.1  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
5.2  Ambrose to Hutton, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Curtly Ambrose, giving that a wide
5.2  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Defensively played by Len Hutton
5.3  Ambrose to Hutton, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Len Hutton    
5.4  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
5.5  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.6  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 6  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          16/0 (deficit 706)
         Curtly Ambrose       2.0-0-6-0
         Len Hutton            7(22b 1X4)
         Garry Sobers          8(15b 2X4)

6.1  McGrath to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
6.2  McGrath to Sobers, no run, Defensively played by Garry Sobers
6.3  McGrath to Sobers, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Garry Sobers  
6.4  McGrath to Sobers, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
6.5  McGrath to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
6.6  McGrath to Sobers, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 7  (7 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          23/0 (deficit 699)
         Glenn McGrath        3.0-1-8-0
         Len Hutton            7(22b 1X4)
         Garry Sobers         15(21b 3X4)

7.1  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.2  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
7.3  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, Defensively played by Garry Sobers
7.4  Ambrose to Sobers, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Garry Sobers  
7.5  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
7.6  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers

         End of over 8  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          27/0 (deficit 695)
         Curtly Ambrose       3.0-0-10-0
         Garry Sobers         19(27b 4X4)
         Len Hutton            7(22b 1X4)

8.1  Akram to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.2  Akram to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
8.3  Akram to Hutton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.4  Akram to Hutton, one run, One more to the total
8.5  Akram to Sobers, one run, One more to the total
8.6  Akram to Hutton, FOUR, Len Hutton is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          33/0 (deficit 689)
         Wasim Akram          2.0-0-10-0
         Len Hutton           12(27b 2X4)
         Garry Sobers         20(28b 4X4)

9.1  Warne to Sobers, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
9.2  Warne to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
9.3  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.4  Warne to Sobers, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Garry Sobers is out

         Garry Sobers           20 (32b 4X4)
                        b. Warne  

9.5  Warne to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.6  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 10  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          33/1 (deficit 689)
         Shane Warne          1.0-0-0-1
         Graeme Pollock        0(2b)
         Len Hutton           12(27b 2X4)


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Shane Warne, brought on as early as the 10th over, struck with the wicket of the Post-war XI's leading run-scorer with just his fourth delivery. Garry Sobers, who started off a lot more positively than in the first innings was gone for 20.


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10.1  McGrath to Hutton, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
10.2  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton was completely deceived
10.3  McGrath to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
10.4  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton playing forward defensive
10.5  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Defensively played by Len Hutton
10.6  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Defensively played by Len Hutton

         End of over 11  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          33/1 (deficit 689)
         Glenn McGrath        4.0-1-8-0
         Len Hutton           12(33b 2X4)
         Graeme Pollock        0(2b)

11.1  Warne to Pollock, one run, One more to the total
11.2  Warne to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.3  Warne to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
11.4  Warne to Hutton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.5  Warne to Hutton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.6  Warne to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 12  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          34/1 (deficit 688)
         Shane Warne          2.0-1-1-1
         Len Hutton           12(38b 2X4)
         Graeme Pollock        1(3b)

12.1  Border to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
12.2  Border to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.3  Border to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
12.4  Border to Pollock, one run, Great cooperation between Graeme Pollock and Len Hutton    
12.5  Border to Hutton, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
12.6  Border to Hutton, one run, The misfield by Viv Richards allows yet another run

         End of over 13  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          36/1 (deficit 686)
         Allan Border         1.0-0-2-0
         Graeme Pollock        2(7b)
         Len Hutton           13(40b 2X4)

13.1  Richards to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.2  Richards to Hutton, FOUR, Viv Richards is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
13.3  Richards to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
13.4  Richards to Hutton, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
13.5  Richards to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
13.6  Richards to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 14  (7 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          43/1 (deficit 679)
         Viv Richards         1.0-0-7-0
         Graeme Pollock        2(9b)
         Len Hutton           20(44b 3X4)

14.1  Ambrose to Hutton, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Len Hutton    
14.2  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.3  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
14.4  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton was completely deceived
14.5  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.6  Ambrose to Hutton, one run, Great cooperation between Len Hutton and Graeme Pollock

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          48/1 (deficit 674)
         Curtly Ambrose       4.0-0-15-0
         Graeme Pollock        2(9b)
         Len Hutton           25(50b 4X4)

15.1  Warne to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton playing forward defensive
15.2  Warne to Hutton, one run, Great cooperation between Len Hutton and Graeme Pollock
15.3  Warne to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
15.4  Warne to Pollock, one run, The misfield by Viv Richards allows yet another run
15.5  Warne to Hutton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.6  Warne to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton

         End of over 16  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          50/1 (deficit 672)
         Shane Warne          3.0-1-3-1
         Len Hutton           26(54b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock        3(11b)

16.1  Ambrose to Pollock, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Curtly Ambrose
16.2  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.3  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Defensively played by Len Hutton
16.4  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Defensively played by Len Hutton
16.5  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
16.6  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 17  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          51/1 (deficit 671)
         Curtly Ambrose       5.0-0-16-0
         Len Hutton           26(59b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock        4(12b)

17.1  Warne to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
17.2  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.3  Warne to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
17.4  Warne to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
17.5  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
17.6  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 18  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          51/1 (deficit 671)
         Shane Warne          4.0-1-3-1
         Graeme Pollock        4(18b)
         Len Hutton           26(59b 4X4)

18.1  McGrath to Hutton, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Len Hutton    
18.2  McGrath to Hutton, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Len Hutton    
18.3  McGrath to Hutton, one run, Great cooperation between Len Hutton and Graeme Pollock
18.4  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
18.5  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
18.6  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 19  (9 runs)


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Len Hutton drove McGrath to the boundary off consecutive deliveries in the over before lunch as the latter struggled for rhythm.


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         LUNCH: DAY 7
         Time: 12:03 PM
         POST-WAR XI          60/1 (deficit 662)
         Glenn McGrath        5.0-2-17-0
         Graeme Pollock        4(21b)
         Len Hutton           35(62b 6X4)


Lunch, Day 7


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19.1  Warne to Hutton, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Len Hutton     
19.2  Warne to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton playing forward defensive
19.3  Warne to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
19.4  Warne to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
19.5  Warne to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton was completely deceived
19.6  Warne to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton was completely deceived

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          64/1 (deficit 658)
         Shane Warne          5.0-2-7-1
         Len Hutton           39(68b 7X4)
         Graeme Pollock        4(21b)

20.1  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
20.2  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
20.3  Ambrose to Pollock, one run, The misfield by Steve Waugh allows yet another run
20.4  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton playing forward defensive
20.5  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
20.6  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 

         End of over 21  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          65/1 (deficit 657)
         Curtly Ambrose       6.0-0-17-0
         Len Hutton           39(71b 7X4)
         Graeme Pollock        5(24b)

21.1  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
21.2  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
21.3  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
21.4  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
21.5  Chappell to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.6  Chappell to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 22  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          65/1 (deficit 657)
         Greg Chappell        2.0-0-5-0
         Graeme Pollock        5(30b)
         Len Hutton           39(71b 7X4)

22.1  Border to Hutton, no run, Defensively played by Len Hutton
22.2  Border to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
22.3  Border to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton was completely deceived
22.4  Border to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.5  Border to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
22.6  Border to Hutton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 23  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          65/1 (deficit 657)
         Allan Border         2.0-0-2-0
         Len Hutton           39(77b 7X4)
         Graeme Pollock        5(30b)

23.1  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
23.2  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
23.3  Ambrose to Pollock, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Viv Richards
23.4  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton was completely deceived
23.5  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
23.6  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Defensively played by Len Hutton

         End of over 24  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          66/1 (deficit 656)
         Curtly Ambrose       7.0-0-18-0
         Len Hutton           39(80b 7X4)
         Graeme Pollock        6(33b)

24.1  Warne to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
24.2  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.3  Warne to Pollock, legbye, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
24.4  Warne to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
24.5  Warne to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.6  Warne to Hutton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 25  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          67/1 (deficit 655)
         Shane Warne          6.0-2-7-1
         Len Hutton           39(83b 7X4)
         Graeme Pollock        6(36b)

25.1  Akram to Pollock, FOUR, Graeme Pollock is going haywire!
25.2  Akram to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
25.3  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.4  Akram to Pollock, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Wasim Akram, giving that a wide
25.4  Akram to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
25.5  Akram to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
25.6  Akram to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 26  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          72/1 (deficit 650)
         Wasim Akram          3.0-0-15-0
         Graeme Pollock       10(43b 1X4)
         Len Hutton           39(83b 7X4)

26.1  Ambrose to Hutton, FOUR, Len Hutton is going haywire!
26.2  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton playing forward defensive
26.3  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
26.4  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
26.5  Ambrose to Hutton, FOUR, Len Hutton is one of the best batsmen in the world
26.6  Ambrose to Hutton, FOUR, Curtly Ambrose is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
The crowd cheers for Len Hutton's fifty

         End of over 27  (12 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          84/1 (deficit 638)
         Curtly Ambrose       8.0-0-30-0
         Len Hutton           51(89b 10X4)
         Graeme Pollock       10(43b 1X4)


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Curtly Ambrose wasn't spared either. Hutton was batting as brilliantly as ever.


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27.1  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
27.2  Warne to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.3  Warne to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
27.4  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
27.5  Warne to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
27.6  Warne to Pollock, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 28  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          85/1 (deficit 637)
         Shane Warne          7.0-2-8-1
         Len Hutton           51(89b 10X4)
         Graeme Pollock       11(49b 1X4)

28.1  Ambrose to Pollock, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Allan Border
28.2  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
28.3  Ambrose to Hutton, one run, Dropped! Steve Waugh made a big mess of that simple chance
28.4  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.5  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
28.6  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          87/1 (deficit 635)
         Curtly Ambrose       9.0-0-32-0
         Graeme Pollock       12(53b 1X4)
         Len Hutton           52(91b 10X4)

29.1  McGrath to Hutton, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Glenn McGrath. Len Hutton didnt have a clue

         Len Hutton             52 (92b 10X4)
                        b. McGrath 

29.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
29.3  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
29.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
29.5  McGrath to Weekes, one run, The misfield by Curtly Ambrose allows yet another run
29.6  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 30  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          88/2 (deficit 634)
         Glenn McGrath        6.0-2-18-1
         Graeme Pollock       12(54b 1X4)
         Everton Weekes        1(4b)


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But Glenn McGrath eventually had the last laugh. Hutton, having been reprieved on 51 by Steve Waugh in the previous over, was out for 52.


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30.1  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
30.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
30.3  Ambrose to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes 
30.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
30.5  Ambrose to Weekes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Everton Weekes 
30.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes

         End of over 31  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          96/2 (deficit 626)
         Curtly Ambrose       10.0-0-40-0
         Everton Weekes        9(10b 2X4)
         Graeme Pollock       12(54b 1X4)

31.1  Warne to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.2  Warne to Pollock, legbye, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
31.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
31.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
31.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
31.6  Warne to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes 

         End of over 32  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         101/2 (deficit 621)
         Shane Warne          8.0-2-12-1
         Everton Weekes       13(14b 3X4)
         Graeme Pollock       12(56b 1X4)

32.1  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.2  McGrath to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
32.3  McGrath to Pollock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Graeme Pollock 
32.4  McGrath to Pollock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
32.5  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.6  McGrath to Pollock, FOUR, Graeme Pollock is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 33  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         109/2 (deficit 613)
         Glenn McGrath        7.0-2-26-1
         Graeme Pollock       20(62b 3X4)
         Everton Weekes       13(14b 3X4)

33.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
33.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
33.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
33.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
33.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 34  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         109/2 (deficit 613)
         Shane Warne          9.0-2-12-1
         Everton Weekes       13(20b 3X4)
         Graeme Pollock       20(62b 3X4)

34.1  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
34.2  Chappell to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.3  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
34.4  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
34.5  Chappell to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.6  Chappell to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 35  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         109/2 (deficit 613)
         Greg Chappell        3.0-1-5-0
         Graeme Pollock       20(68b 3X4)
         Everton Weekes       13(20b 3X4)

35.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
35.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
35.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
35.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived

         End of over 36  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         109/2 (deficit 613)
         Shane Warne          10.0-3-12-1
         Everton Weekes       13(26b 3X4)
         Graeme Pollock       20(68b 3X4)

36.1  Richards to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
36.2  Richards to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
36.3  Richards to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
36.4  Richards to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
36.5  Richards to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
36.6  Richards to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 37  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         109/2 (deficit 613)
         Viv Richards         2.0-0-7-0
         Graeme Pollock       20(74b 3X4)
         Everton Weekes       13(26b 3X4)

37.1  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.2  McGrath to Weekes, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Adam Gilchrist
37.3  McGrath to Pollock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
37.4  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
37.5  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
37.6  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive

         End of over 38  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         110/2 (deficit 612)
         Glenn McGrath        8.0-2-27-1
         Graeme Pollock       20(78b 3X4)
         Everton Weekes       14(28b 3X4)

38.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
38.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
38.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.6  Warne to Weekes, one run, The misfield by Allan Border allows yet another run

         End of over 39  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         111/2 (deficit 611)
         Shane Warne          11.0-4-13-1
         Graeme Pollock       20(78b 3X4)
         Everton Weekes       15(34b 3X4)

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39.1  Richards to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
39.2  Richards to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
39.3  Richards to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
39.4  Richards to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
39.5  Richards to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
39.6  Richards to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 40  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         111/2 (deficit 611)
         Viv Richards         3.0-1-7-0
         Everton Weekes       15(40b 3X4)
         Graeme Pollock       20(78b 3X4)

40.1  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
40.2  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
40.3  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
40.4  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
40.5  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.6  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 41  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         111/2 (deficit 611)
         Curtly Ambrose       11.0-0-40-0
         Graeme Pollock       20(84b 3X4)
         Everton Weekes       15(40b 3X4)

41.1  Warne to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world
41.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
41.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
41.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
41.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
41.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 42  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         115/2 (deficit 607)
         Shane Warne          12.0-4-17-1
         Everton Weekes       19(46b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock       20(84b 3X4)

42.1  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.2  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
42.3  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.4  Ambrose to Pollock, one run, The misfield by Allan Border allows yet another run
42.5  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
42.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes

         End of over 43  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         116/2 (deficit 606)
         Curtly Ambrose       12.0-1-41-0
         Everton Weekes       19(48b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock       21(88b 3X4)

43.1  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
43.2  Warne to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
43.3  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.4  Warne to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
43.5  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
43.6  Warne to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 44  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         116/2 (deficit 606)
         Shane Warne          13.0-4-17-1
         Graeme Pollock       21(94b 3X4)
         Everton Weekes       19(48b 4X4)

44.1  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
44.3  McGrath to Weekes, one run, One more to the total
44.4  McGrath to Pollock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
44.5  McGrath to Pollock, one run, The misfield by Curtly Ambrose allows yet another run
44.6  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes

         End of over 45  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         118/2 (deficit 604)
         Glenn McGrath        9.0-2-29-1
         Everton Weekes       20(52b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock       22(96b 3X4)

45.1  Akram to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
45.2  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.3  Akram to Pollock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Graeme Pollock 
45.4  Akram to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
45.5  Akram to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.6  Akram to Pollock, no ball , no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
45.6  Akram to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 46  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         123/2 (deficit 599)
         Wasim Akram          4.0-0-20-0
         Graeme Pollock       26(102b 4X4)
         Everton Weekes       20(52b 4X4)

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46.1  Richards to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
46.2  Richards to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
46.3  Richards to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.4  Richards to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
46.5  Richards to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.6  Richards to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 47  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         123/2 (deficit 599)
         Viv Richards         4.0-2-7-0
         Everton Weekes       20(58b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock       26(102b 4X4)

47.1  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.2  McGrath to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.3  McGrath to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.4  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
47.5  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
47.6  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 48  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         123/2 (deficit 599)
         Glenn McGrath        10.0-2-29-1
         Graeme Pollock       26(108b 4X4)
         Everton Weekes       20(58b 4X4)

48.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
48.2  Warne to Weekes, one run, Dropped! Sunil Gavaskar made a big mess of that simple chance
48.3  Warne to Pollock, one run, The misfield by Allan Border allows yet another run
48.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
48.5  Warne to Weekes, one run, One more to the total
48.6  Warne to Pollock, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Greg Chappell

         End of over 49  (4 runs)


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Everton Weekes, the first innings centurion could thank his lucky stars as a simple chance off Shane Warne went begging with Sunil Gavaskar dropping him at slip. The Post-war XI headed into the final session of the day with 8 wickets intact and another 595 to chase.


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         TEA: DAY 7
         Time: 2:33 PM
         POST-WAR XI         127/2 (deficit 595)
         Shane Warne          14.0-5-21-1
         Everton Weekes       22(62b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock       28(110b 4X4)


Tea, Day 7


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49.1  Ambrose to Pollock, one run, That is very well run by Everton Weekes  
49.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
49.3  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
49.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no ball , no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.5  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
49.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 50  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         129/2 (deficit 593)
         Curtly Ambrose       13.0-1-43-0
         Everton Weekes       22(67b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock       29(111b 4X4)

50.1  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
50.2  Warne to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
50.3  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
50.4  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
50.5  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
50.6  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived

         End of over 51  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         129/2 (deficit 593)
         Shane Warne          15.0-5-21-1
         Graeme Pollock       29(117b 4X4)
         Everton Weekes       22(67b 4X4)

51.1  Chappell to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
51.2  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
51.3  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
51.4  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
51.5  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
51.6  Chappell to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 52  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         129/2 (deficit 593)
         Greg Chappell        4.0-2-5-0
         Everton Weekes       22(73b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock       29(117b 4X4)

52.1  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
52.2  Warne to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
52.3  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
52.4  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
52.5  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
52.6  Warne to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 53  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         129/2 (deficit 593)
         Shane Warne          16.0-6-21-1
         Graeme Pollock       29(123b 4X4)
         Everton Weekes       22(73b 4X4)

53.1  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
53.2  McGrath to Weekes, no ball , no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
53.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
53.3  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
53.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
53.5  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes  
53.6  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 54  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         134/2 (deficit 588)
         Glenn McGrath        11.0-3-34-1
         Everton Weekes       26(79b 5X4)
         Graeme Pollock       29(123b 4X4)

54.1  Warne to Pollock, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Graeme Pollock  
54.2  Warne to Pollock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Graeme Pollock  
54.3  Warne to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
54.4  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
54.5  Warne to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
54.6  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived

         End of over 55  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         142/2 (deficit 580)
         Shane Warne          17.0-7-29-1
         Graeme Pollock       37(129b 6X4)
         Everton Weekes       26(79b 5X4)

55.1  Akram to Weekes, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
55.2  Akram to Weekes, one run, Great cooperation between Everton Weekes and Graeme Pollock  
55.3  Akram to Pollock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Graeme Pollock  
55.4  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
55.5  Akram to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
55.6  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 56  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         147/2 (deficit 575)
         Wasim Akram          5.0-0-25-0
         Graeme Pollock       41(133b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes       27(81b 5X4)


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Graeme Pollock and Everton Weekes were batting time rather than deploying their usually attacking shots. But how long can they hope to keep out the likes of McGrath, Warne, Ambrose and Akram in a timeless Test?


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56.1  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
56.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
56.3  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
56.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
56.5  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
56.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 57  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         147/2 (deficit 575)
         Curtly Ambrose       14.0-1-43-0
         Everton Weekes       27(87b 5X4)
         Graeme Pollock       41(133b 7X4)

57.1  Waugh to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
57.2  Waugh to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
57.3  Waugh to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
57.4  Waugh to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
57.5  Waugh to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
57.6  Waugh to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 58  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         147/2 (deficit 575)
         Steve Waugh          1.0-0-0-0
         Graeme Pollock       41(139b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes       27(87b 5X4)

58.1  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
58.2  Chappell to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
58.3  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
58.4  Chappell to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes  
58.5  Chappell to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
58.6  Chappell to Weekes, legbye, Left alone by Everton Weekes

         End of over 59  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         152/2 (deficit 570)
         Greg Chappell        5.0-3-9-0
         Graeme Pollock       41(139b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes       31(93b 6X4)

59.1  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes  
59.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
59.3  McGrath to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
59.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
59.5  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
59.6  McGrath to Weekes, one run, That is very well run by Graeme Pollock  

         End of over 60  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         157/2 (deficit 565)
         Glenn McGrath        12.0-3-39-1
         Graeme Pollock       41(139b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes       36(99b 7X4)

60.1  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
60.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
60.3  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
60.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
60.5  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
60.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 61  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         157/2 (deficit 565)
         Curtly Ambrose       15.0-2-43-0
         Everton Weekes       36(105b 7X4)
         Graeme Pollock       41(139b 7X4)

61.1  McGrath to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
61.2  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
61.3  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
61.4  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
61.5  McGrath to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
61.6  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 62  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         157/2 (deficit 565)
         Glenn McGrath        13.0-3-39-1
         Graeme Pollock       41(145b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes       36(105b 7X4)

62.1  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
62.2  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
62.3  Akram to Weekes, one run, That is very well run by Graeme Pollock  
62.4  Akram to Pollock, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Graeme Pollock  
62.5  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
62.6  Akram to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive

         End of over 63  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         162/2 (deficit 560)
         Wasim Akram          6.0-0-30-0
         Graeme Pollock       45(148b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       37(108b 7X4)

63.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
63.2  Warne to Weekes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Everton Weekes  
63.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
63.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
63.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
63.6  Warne to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes  

         End of over 64  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         170/2 (deficit 552)
         Shane Warne          18.0-7-37-1
         Everton Weekes       45(114b 9X4)
         Graeme Pollock       45(148b 8X4)

64.1  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
64.2  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
64.3  Chappell to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
64.4  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
64.5  Chappell to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
64.6  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 65  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         170/2 (deficit 552)
         Greg Chappell        6.0-3-9-0
         Graeme Pollock       45(154b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       45(114b 9X4)

65.1  Akram to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
65.2  Akram to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
65.3  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
65.4  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
65.5  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
65.6  Akram to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 66  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         170/2 (deficit 552)
         Wasim Akram          7.0-0-30-0
         Everton Weekes       45(120b 9X4)
         Graeme Pollock       45(154b 8X4)

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66.1  McGrath to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
66.2  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
66.3  McGrath to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
66.4  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
66.5  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
66.6  McGrath to Pollock, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 67  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         171/2 (deficit 551)
         Glenn McGrath        14.0-4-40-1
         Everton Weekes       45(120b 9X4)
         Graeme Pollock       46(160b 8X4)

67.1  Akram to Pollock, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
67.2  Akram to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist  
67.3  Akram to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
67.4  Akram to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
67.5  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
67.6  Akram to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 68  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         172/2 (deficit 550)
         Wasim Akram          8.0-1-30-0
         Everton Weekes       45(125b 9X4)
         Graeme Pollock       46(161b 8X4)

68.1  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
68.2  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
68.3  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
68.4  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
68.5  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
68.6  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 69  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         172/2 (deficit 550)
         Glenn McGrath        15.0-4-40-1
         Graeme Pollock       46(167b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       45(125b 9X4)

69.1  Richards to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world
69.2  Richards to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
69.3  Richards to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes  
The crowd cheers for Everton Weekes's fifty
69.4  Richards to Weekes, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Viv Richards, giving that a wide
69.4  Richards to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world
69.5  Richards to Weekes, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist  
69.6  Richards to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 70  (14 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         186/2 (deficit 536)
         Viv Richards         5.0-3-20-0
         Graeme Pollock       46(168b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       57(131b 12X4)

70.1  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes  
70.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
70.3  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Everton Weekes  
70.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
70.5  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Glenn McGrath is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
70.6  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived

         End of over 71  (12 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         198/2 (deficit 524)
         Glenn McGrath        16.0-5-52-1
         Everton Weekes       69(137b 15X4)
         Graeme Pollock       46(168b 8X4)


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Just as he neared fifty, Everton Weekes decided to return to his usual style of play with three glorious boundaries off part-timer Viv Richards. And then three more off the more formidable opponent in McGrath in the next over.


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71.1  Akram to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
71.2  Akram to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
71.3  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
71.4  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
71.5  Akram to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
71.6  Akram to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 72  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         198/2 (deficit 524)
         Wasim Akram          9.0-1-30-0
         Graeme Pollock       46(174b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       69(137b 15X4)

72.1  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
72.2  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is going haywire!
72.3  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Glenn McGrath is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
72.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
72.5  McGrath to Weekes, one run, That is very well run by Graeme Pollock  
72.6  McGrath to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 73  (9 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         207/2 (deficit 515)
         Glenn McGrath        17.0-5-61-1
         Graeme Pollock       46(175b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       78(142b 17X4)

73.1  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
73.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
73.3  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
73.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
73.5  Ambrose to Weekes, wide, Curtly Ambrose bowling a very wayward one
73.5  Ambrose to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is going haywire!
73.6  Ambrose to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is going haywire!

         End of over 74  (9 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         216/2 (deficit 506)
         Curtly Ambrose       16.0-3-52-0
         Everton Weekes       86(149b 19X4)
         Graeme Pollock       46(175b 8X4)

74.1  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
74.2  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
74.3  Warne to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
74.4  Warne to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
74.5  Warne to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
74.6  Warne to Pollock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist  

         End of over 75  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         216/2 (deficit 506)
         Shane Warne          19.0-7-37-1
         Graeme Pollock       46(181b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       86(149b 19X4)

75.1  Ambrose to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is going haywire!
75.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
75.3  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
75.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
75.5  Ambrose to Weekes, one run, Great cooperation between Everton Weekes and Graeme Pollock  
75.6  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive

         End of over 76  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         221/2 (deficit 501)
         Curtly Ambrose       17.0-3-57-0
         Graeme Pollock       46(182b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       91(154b 20X4)

76.1  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
76.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
76.3  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world
76.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
76.5  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
76.6  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 77  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         225/2 (deficit 497)
         Glenn McGrath        18.0-5-65-1
         Everton Weekes       95(160b 21X4)
         Graeme Pollock       46(182b 8X4)

77.1  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
77.2  Akram to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
77.3  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
77.4  Akram to Pollock, one run, That is very well run by Everton Weekes  
77.5  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
77.6  Akram to Weekes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Everton Weekes  

         End of over 78  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         230/2 (deficit 492)
         Wasim Akram          10.0-2-35-0
         Everton Weekes       99(162b 22X4)
         Graeme Pollock       47(186b 8X4)

78.1  Richards to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
78.2  Richards to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
78.3  Richards to Pollock, one run, One more to the total
78.4  Richards to Weekes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Everton Weekes  
Everton Weekes has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
78.5  Richards to Weekes, one run, One more to the total
78.6  Richards to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive

         End of over 79  (6 runs)


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Weekes was able to bring up his century off the last over of the day's play. In a manner almost identical to his first innings batting display, he had scored the last 50 runs of his innings twice as quick as the first after a slow start. At stumps, the Post-war XI were 236/2 with Weekes unbeaten on 104 and Pollock on 48. Their deficit had been brought down to a somewhat simpler yet still monumental 486.


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         END OF DAY 7
         Time: 5:00 PM
         POST-WAR XI         236/2 (deficit 486)
         Viv Richards         6.0-3-26-0
         Graeme Pollock       48(190b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes      104(164b 23X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Len Hutton*                        b. McGrath      52    92   10    0   56.5%
Garry Sobers                       b. Warne        20    32    4    0   62.5%
Graeme Pollock      not out                        48   190    8    0   25.3%
Everton Weekes      not out                       104   164   23    0   63.4%
Clyde Walcott†   
Ilikena Bula     
Alan Davidson     
Alec Bedser       
Jim Laker             
Fred Trueman     
Lance Gibbs     
 
 Total:  236/2       Overs:  79.0        Run Rate:  2.99     Extras:  12
 
                             Day 7  5:00 PM
 
 
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POST-WAR XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
L Hutton      G Sobers     þþþþþþþ                                   33 (58)
L Hutton      G Pollock    þþþþþþþþþþþ                               54 (117)
E Weekes      G Pollock    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      149 (299)



     Fall of Wickets    33/1      87/2   
  

 Total:  236/2      Overs:  79.0         Run Rate:  2.99    Extras:  12 
 
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PROFESSIONAL XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        18.0      5      65      1      3.61     0      1
Curtly Ambrose       17.0      3      57      0      3.35     2      1
Greg Chappell         6.0      3       9      0      1.50     0      0
Wasim Akram          10.0      2      35      0      3.50     1      1
Shane Warne          19.0      7      37      1      1.95     0      0
Allan Border          2.0      1       2      0      1.00     0      0
Viv Richards          6.0      3      26      0      4.33     1      0
Steve Waugh           1.0      1       0      0      0.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 4      No Balls: 3      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 0

 Total:  236/2       Overs:  79.0        Run Rate:  2.99    Extras:  12 
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Stumps, Day 7

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