Story Australia V India Test Series (C2005)

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ANOTHER FALLS

The old combination has struck again like it has many times this series. Glenn McGrath bowled one of his beauty leg cutters pitched on off stump. Sehwag was forced to play at it which resulted in an edge to Gilchrist. Sehwag will be extremely disappointed at missing out on another century. Tea was called at the end of the over...

S.Tendulkar 35*
Y.Singh 1*
IND: 184/3

B.Lee 0/47 (13)
G.McGrath 2/65 (23)
S.Warne 1/71 (21)

Summary: The two wickets claimed by the Aussies have damaged the Indian's hopes of scoring 250. With Singh out of form and only Dhoni left things are looking grim at the moment for the Indians...

 

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TENDULKAR REACHES HALF CENTURY

After having a very dry start to the tour Tendulkar has finaly broken through to reach his 50. Sachin was been very stylish in his innings, He has been very technical and has been brilliant to watch...

S.Tendulkar 57*
Y.Singh 2*
IND: 3/207

 

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TENDULKAR FIRES!

Sachin Tendulkar has become the first player of the series to score a century. Tendulkar brought up his hundred with a cover drive then saluted the crowd. It was a fabulous innings comprised of every shot in the book. Tendulkar has now given his team a great total for which they can build on...

S.Tendulkar 111*
Y.Singh 13*
IND: 274/3

B.Lee 2/74 (29)
G.McGrath 0/97 (23)
S.Warne 1/88 (24)
A.Symonds 0/14 (1)

 

[langerrox]

woohoo go tendulkar

 

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TENDULKAR FINALY OUT

The Aussies have made a key breakthrough in their bid to stop the Indians. Sachin Tendulkar came out swinging after his 100. Unfortunately his excellent innings came to an end when Shane Warne tossed one up. Warne was probaly trying to get Tendulkar to sky one to a fielder but from sheer exhaustion Sachin completely missed it and gave Gilchrist an easy stumping...

Y.Singh 22*
M.Dhoni 0*
IND: 307/4

B.Lee 0/97 (23)
G.McGrath 2/75 (30)
S.Warne 2/109 (28)
A.Symonds 0/25 (4)

 

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END OF DAY 3

Y.Singh 26*
M.Dhoni 2*
IND: 4/314

B.Lee 0/102 (24)
G.McGrath 2/75 (30)
S.Warne 2/110 (22)
A.Symonds 0/25 (4)

Summary: A great day for India. They are now in a commanding position and have a strong lead which they will be able to build on tomorrow. Australia must break through early tomorrow if they want the lead to be chasable...

 

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SINGH GOES EARLY

The Australians have made an ideal start to the 4th day with the wicket of Yuvraj Singh. Lee finaly claimed his first when he bowled a leg cutter which found a gap in Singh's defences. The Aussies now must roll the tail quickly and get batting right away...

M.Dhoni 5*
A.Kumble 0*
IND: 317/5

 

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AUSSIES FINISH OFF TAIL

The Australian's have bowled the Indian's out for just under 350. It was a good display of quality batting from India who looked comfortable for the first time in the series. Sehwag and Tendulkar both carried the innings with 92 and 132 respectively...

 

[Brett_Lee]

Go Aussie Go!

Aussie Aussie Aussie
Oi Oi Oi

There's so many to say!

But you get the message!

 

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HAYDEN OUT EARLY

The Indian's have made a vital breakthrough early in the innings. Matthew Hayden had just hit a 4 and was looking storng when he went onto the back foot and got an under edge to Dhoni. The ball stayed a lot lower the Hayden expected so the Aussie must watch out for the low bounce...

J.Langer 5*
R.Ponting 0*
AUS: 1/18

I.Pathan 1/14 (3)
Z.Khan 0/4 (3)

 

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LUNCH DAY 4

J.Langer 5*
R.Ponting 1*
AUS: 1/19

I.Pathan 1/15 (4)
Z.Khan 0/4 (3)

Summary: A good start for the Indian's in the field, The Australian middle order is quite strong so more wickets are vital if they are to win this match...

 

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LANGER OUT

Justin Langer has become the second victim of the Indian attack. Langer was drawn back into pushing a ball through the covers. Unfortunately for him the ball nipped away and found the edge. Laxman then took a pearler at gully to remove and build the Indian's confidence...

R.Ponting 10*
M.Hussey 0*
AUS: 2/51

I.Pathan 2/26 (8)
Z.Khan 0/17 (5)
A.Kumble 0/8 (2)

 

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PONTING REACHES 50

Ricky Ponting has again silenced critics in a good fashion by scoring a well made 50. Ponting finaly looked to be his old self again as he thrashed the Indians around the park. The Aussies now have their two best batsmen in and India are feeling the pressure...

R.Ponting 53*
M.Hussey 23*
AUS: 2/117

 

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HUSSEY OUT

The Indians have broken through and are now back in the game after emoving Hussey for 24. Hussey tried to sweep a wide delivery but lost the ball in the spin and got hit on the pads. A confident appeal went up and so did the umpires finger to give hope back to the Indian's. Harbijhan Singh has also made his way back onto the field and has been bowling ok so far...

R.Ponting 54*
M.Clarke 2*
AUS: 123/3

I.Pathan 2/53 (15)
Z.Khan 0/17 (5)
A.Kumble 1/40 (10)
H.Singh 0/5 (2)
R.Singh 0/7 (1)

 

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TEA DAY 4

R.Ponting 61*
M.Clarke 8*
AUS: 136/3

I.Pathan 2/55 (16)
Z.Khan 0/17 (5)
A.Kumble 1/44 (11)
H.Singh 0/5 (2)
R.Singh 0/7 (1)
S.Tendulkar 0/7 (1)

Summary: The Aussies look to be in control in the final session of day 4. With 3 more quality batsmen to follow the situation is getting desperate for India...