Story Australia V India Test Series (C2005)

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TENDULKAR DEPARTS

The Aussies have made a vital breakthrough in this innings. Sachin Tendulkar was just starting to attack and was drawn into a slog over mid wicket which he didn't middle. The ball landed safely in the hands of Lee to give Warne his first and to keep the Aussies in the game...

R.Dravid 92*
Y.Singh 0*
IND: 174/3

B.Lee 1/58 (21)
G.McGrath 1/51 (21)
S.Warne 1/55 (15)
A.Symonds 0/11 (3)

 

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DRAVID CAUGHT BEHIND

The Aussies have now broken through with two quick wickets. Tendulkar fell first, then Dravid was out to Lee. The Indian captain tried to slash one through the covers but was beaten by the swing and got a faint edge to Gilchrist. The Aussies desperately needed the wicket of the captain and will be elated as Dhoni takes his place at the crease...

Y.Singh 0*
M.Dhoni 0*
IND: 175/4

 

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YUVRAJ GONE

The Indians are now on the backfoot after Yuvraj Singh has again failed. Singh was tempted into a cover drive but didn't predict the slider from Warne. In the end Singh got a thick outside edge which was well taken by Gilchrist. The Indians now must rely on a bottom order partnership to get them past 250. One thing in the Indian's favour is the fact that the pitch is breaking up quickly...

M.Dhoni 6*
A.Kumble 0*
IND: 187/5

B.Lee 2/62 (24)
G.McGrath 1/51 (21)
S.Warne 2/59 (21)
A.Symonds 0/15 (6)

 

[langerrox]

bad luck to dravid he played well

 

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INDIA STUMBLE TO 250

The Indian's have finished up at 10/250 after another good bowling performance by the Aussies. Again most batsmen got a start by failed to capitalize. The Aussies will be overjoyed with their performance after such a good start from India...

 

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Scorecard and Stats

 

[tsyrmas]

well bowled Aussies. all caught

 

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LUNCH DAY 2

J.Langer 28*
M.Hayden 21*
AUS: 0/50

I.Pathan 0/22 (6)
Z.Khan 0/20 (4)
A.Kumble 0/8 (2)

Summary: The Australians have opened the batting well. For the first time in a while Hayden is lookin like his old self. This partnership needs to continue into the next session...

 

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LANGER TRAPPED

The Indians have made their first breakthrough of the innings. Justin Langer was given out for 33 after a short bal from Kumble bounced extremely low. He tried to flick it away but was beaten by the low bounce and lost his wicket...

M.Hayden 34*
R.Ponting 0*
AUS: 1/66

I.Pathan 0/26 (8)
Z.Khan 0/20 (4)
A.Kumble 1/20 (4)

 

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HAYDEN SCORES 50

Matthew Hayden has finaly broken through and scored a hard fought half century. Hayden had been receiving critisism but that can be put behind him now as he looks for triple figures...

M.Hayden 55*
R.Ponting 2*
AUS: 1/91

 

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PONTING GONE

Ricky Ponting has again failed to score well in what appears to be a very bad run of form for him. Ponting was caught in front trying to sweep a fuller delivery from Kumble. Michael Hussey is the next man in...

M.Hayden 74*
M.Hussey 0*
AUS: 2/125

 

[anuj_ag]

gr8 work man.i just hope india can bounce back

 

[MWaugh]

lovely thread cricket60. wonderful stuff sorry i havent been able to post here yet but ive told you all about the reason why. keep it up mate your going very well. love the graphics aswell.

 

[Cricket_60]

Thanks for the comments guys

Hope you are getting better MWaugh

 

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HAYDEN FALLS SHORT

Matthew Hayden has been caught behind within inches of his century. Hayden had been playing well for most of his innings but seemed to suffer from a rush of blood to the head as he charged Tendulkar and tried to smash one through the covers which resulted in an edge to Dhoni and the end of his innings...

M.Hussey 16*
M.Clarke 0*
AUS: 3/156

I.Pathan 0/39 (10)
Z.Khan 0/20 (4)
A.Kumble 2/74 (14)
R.Singh 0/14 (5)
S.Tendulkar 1/9 (4)