Story Australia V India Test Series (C2005)

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LAST 15 MINUTES, 3 OVERS TO GO

Australia are still trailing by 38 runs with around 18 balls to go in this final session of day 5. India have bowled incredibly well to restirct the dominant Aussie's on their home turf. Ricky Ponting has exploded out of the blocks and is currently 80* after being 48* only 30 minutes ago, Many 4's and 6's have been hit as Australia try desperately to clinch the series...

D.Martyn 39*
R.Ponting 80*
AUS: 158/2

Aus require 38 to win
Time: 5.49 PM

 

[Punk_Sk8r]

ur gonna regret declaring

 

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KEY WICKET FALLS, IN COMES HUSSEY!

Just when they needed him Australia have lost Damien Martyn. Martyn was bowled by Pathan for 43 when he tried to go over the top in an attempt to up the scoring rate. However India's joy has now turned to tension after the incredible Mr Cricket came in and hit a 4 and a 6 in his first two balls. This now leaves Australia requiring 24 runs in 12 balls, The threat of defeat is now very real for India...

R.Ponting 80*
M.Hussey 10*
D.Martyn 43(49)
AUS: 172/3

Aus require 24 runs
Time: 5.53

24 in 12

 

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LAST OVER, 14 TO WIN!

Can they do it? Every single person in the stadium is on the edge of their seats after seeing some phenomenal batting from the captain and Hussey. Mike Hussey has proved just what a star he is after scoring a further 10 runs in the second last over. Hussey hit two 4's and a 2 to give the Australian's a huge chance at winning the match. It all hangs in the balance...

R.Ponting 80*
M.Hussey 20*
D.Martyn 42(49)
AUS: 182/3

Aus require 14 to win
Time: 5.57

 

[MWaugh]

brilliant ending this. i think australia will get up. lovely presented again mate

 

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PONTING SMASHES A 4!!!

Last over ball by ball commentary

36.1, Pathan to Ponting, 4!!! Wide ball, Ponting goes on the front foot and beautifully drives it through the covers to the boundary. Aussie's now require 10 off 5...

R.Ponting 84*
M.Hussey 20*
AUS: 186/4

Australia require 10 runs
Time: 5.59 PM

 

[Short Leg]

Shot Punter!

 

[Cricket_60]

PATHAN FIRED UP

36.2, Pathan to Ponting, no run, Great ball! moves away after pitching on middle, Ponting gets just enough bat on it to prevent an edge, Great comeback delivery!

R.Ponting 84*
M.Hussey 20*
D.Martyn 43(49)
AUS: 186/4

Aus require 10 runs
Time: 6.01 PM

 

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ANOTHER DOT BALL

36.3 Pathan to Ponting, no run, bouncer, Ponting pulls straight to mid wicket, very lucky as it would have gone for 4 if Kaif hadn't been there!

R.Ponting 84*
M.Hussey 20*
D.Martyn 43(49)
AUS: 186/4

Australia require 10 runs
Time: 6.02 PM

 

[Short Leg]

I reckon one of these 3 balls is going for 6.

 

[Cricket_60]

AUSTRALIA ON THE BRINK OF VICTORY!

36.4 Pathan to Ponting, 4!!!, Too full, Ponting gets onto the front foot, slashes it away through point to the boundary, shot!

R.Ponting 88*
M.Hussey 20*
D.Martyn 43(49)
AUS: 190/4

Australia require 6 to win
Time: 6.04 PM
2 balls remaining

 

[Punk_Sk8r]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Ponting Needs A Six Or 2 Fours Come On Aussies!!!

 

[Cricket_60]

PONTING DOTTED UP!!!

36.5 Pathan to Ponting, no run, full and wide, Ponting cracks a violent cover drive straight to Sehwag at cover, brilliant fielding effort!

R.Ponting 88*
M.Hussey 20*
D.Martyn 43(49)
AUS: 190/4

Australia require 6 to win
Time: 6.06 PM
1 ball remaining

 

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AUSTRALIAN CAPTAIN CAN'T DO ENOUGH

36.6, Pathan to Ponting, 2 runs, full on his legs, Ponting works to backward square leg, what an over!

So in the end Ricky Ponting couldn't do enough in the last over to secure a win for his team. Ponting finished up with 90* while Hussey could only watch at the other end with his 20* It was a great effort in the field to restrict the rampaging Aussie's by India who now have more confidence heading into the final match at Brisbane.

R.Ponting 90*
M.Hussey 20*
D.Martyn 43(49)
AUS: 192/4

Match Drawn

 

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