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WG Grace
Jack Hobbs
Ken Barrington
Wally Hammond
KS Ranjitsinhi
David Gower
Alan Knott
Frank Wooley
Graeme Swann
Sydney Barnes
James Anderson
[DOUBLEPOST=1550508990][/DOUBLEPOST]I have a feeling this will be like 1992

Eng on verge of winning against Pak then rain happened and in the final Pak won, here in the qualifier,Pak may win.


I hope it doesn't happen[DOUBLEPOST=1550509012][/DOUBLEPOST]The quote is the lineup
 
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Legends At Battle Season X
Semi-final

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at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England (1890s)
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Toss: Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl


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ENGLAND 1st innings

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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
WG Grace*                          b. Mahmood       0     2    0    0    0.0%
Jack Hobbs          c. Khan        b. Shah          6    48    1    0   12.5%
Ken Barrington                     b. Akram        17    28    4    0   60.7%
Wally Hammond       c. Shah        b. Mahmood      37   138    6    0   26.8%
KS Ranjitsinhji                    b. Shah          0    13    0    0    0.0%
David Gower                        b. Khan          1     8    0    0   12.5%
Alan Knott†         c. Mohammad    b. Shah          2    18    0    0   11.1%
Frank Woolley       c. Miandad     b. Mahmood      44   102    5    1   43.1%
Graeme Swann        run out (Khan)                  8    11    1    0   72.7%
Sydney Barnes       c. †Ahmed      b. Akram         8    12    2    0   66.7%
James Anderson      not out                         0     2    0    0    0.0%
 
 Total:  133/10       Overs:  63.2         Run Rate:  2.10     Extras:  10
 
                             Day 1  3:15 PM
 
 
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ENGLAND Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
W Grace       J Hobbs                                                 0 (2)
Barrington    J Hobbs      þþþþþþþþ                                  20 (56)
W Hammond     J Hobbs      þþþþþþþþþþþ                               27 (49)
W Hammond     Ranji'nhji   þþ                                         5 (26)
W Hammond     D Gower      þ                                          1 (10)
W Hammond     A Knott      þ                                          4 (35)
W Hammond     F Woolley    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                       44 (148)
G Swann       F Woolley    þþþþþþþþ                                  20 (26)
S Barnes      F Woolley    þþþþþ                                     12 (24)
J Anderson    F Woolley                                               0 (4)


     Fall of Wickets    0/1       20/2      47/3      52/4      53/5
                        57/6      101/7     121/8     133/9     133/10  

 Total:  133/10      Overs:  63.2          Run Rate:  2.10    Extras:  10  
 
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PAKISTAN Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Fazal Mahmood        15.2      5      18      3      1.17     0      2
Wasim Akram          12.0      4      30      2      2.50     1      2
Imran Khan            7.0      2      19      1      2.71     0      1
Abdul Qadir          14.0      8      32      0      2.29     0      0
Yasir Shah           15.0      4      31      3      2.07     1      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 2      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 3      Byes: 0

 Total:  133/10       Overs:  63.2         Run Rate:  2.10    Extras:  10  
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Having been sent in to bat on a terrible 1890s wicket, England were set back in the very first over where they lost skipper WG Grace to Fazal Mahmood for nought. They had been reduced to a dismal 57/6 and might not have reached three figures if not for the 44-run partnership between Wally Hammond and Frank Woolley for the 7th wicket; they eventually posted 133. The former stayed true to his reputation as England's most reliable batsman by posting the only score above 20 in their top seven.


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PAKISTAN 1st innings
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Hanif Mohammad                     b. Woolley      18    68    2    1   26.5%
Zaheer Abbas        c. †Knott      b. Anderson      1    18    0    0    5.6%
Mohammad Yousuf     lbw            b. Anderson     14    35    3    0   40.0%
Javed Miandad       c. Hobbs       b. Swann        18    73    2    0   24.7%
Inzamam-ul-Haq      c. Grace       b. Barnes       34    67    4    1   50.7%
Sarfraz Ahmed†                     b. Barnes        1    11    0    0    9.1%
Imran Khan*         c. Hobbs       b. Barnes        0     4    0    0    0.0%
Wasim Akram                    c & b. Anderson     25    58    5    0   43.1%
Abdul Qadir                        b. Woolley      22    45    4    0   48.9%
Fazal Mahmood       not out                         3    17    0    0   17.6%
Yasir Shah                         b. Barnes       21    22    5    0   95.5%
 
 Total:  163/10       Overs:  69.3         Run Rate:  2.35     Extras:  6
 
                             Day 2  1:23 PM
 
 
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PAKISTAN Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
H Mohammad    Z Abbas      þþþþ                                      10 (39)
H Mohammad    M Yousuf     þþþþþþþþþ                                 21 (65)
H Mohammad    J Miandad    þþþ                                        8 (46)
Inzam'-Haq    J Miandad    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                         40 (99)
Inzam'-Haq    S Ahmed      þþ                                         6 (13)
Inzam'-Haq    I Khan                                                  0 (10)
Inzam'-Haq    W Akram      þþ                                         5 (4)
A Qadir       W Akram      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                        42 (94)
F Mahmood     W Akram      þþþ                                        7 (11)
F Mahmood     Y Shah       þþþþþþþþþþ                                24 (36)


     Fall of Wickets    10/1      31/2      39/3      79/4      85/5
                        85/6      90/7      132/8     139/9     163/10  

 Total:  163/10      Overs:  69.3          Run Rate:  2.35    Extras:  6  
 
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ENGLAND Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
James Anderson       20.0      6      50      3      2.50     0      0
Sydney Barnes        17.3      5      39      4      2.23     1      0
Frank Woolley        19.0      6      51      2      2.68     0      1
Graeme Swann         13.0      4      20      1      1.54     0      1


 EXTRAS          Wides: 1      No Balls: 2      Leg Byes: 3      Byes: 0

 Total:  163/10       Overs:  69.3         Run Rate:  2.35    Extras:  6  
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Batting continued to be a struggle for both sides with Pakistan faring only marginally better than England to post 163 and thereby muster a slender 30-run first innings lead. Inzamam-ul-Haq was the only player to make it past 30 in their innings.


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ENGLAND 2nd innings
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
WG Grace*           st †Ahmed      b. Qadir        27    70    6    0   38.6%
Jack Hobbs          lbw            b. Mahmood      16    37    2    0   43.2%
Ken Barrington      c. Inzam'-Haq  b. Shah         41   109    8    0   37.6%
Wally Hammond       c. Miandad     b. Shah         10    55    1    0   18.2%
KS Ranjitsinhji     c. Khan        b. Qadir        23    42    4    0   54.8%
David Gower                        b. Qadir         8    13    1    0   61.5%
Alan Knott†                        b. Shah         42    68    5    0   61.8%
Frank Woolley       c. Yousuf      b. Shah         61    70    9    2   87.1%
Graeme Swann        c. Yousuf      b. Shah         22    34    3    0   64.7%
Sydney Barnes       c. Yousuf      b. Mahmood       5    29    1    0   17.2%
James Anderson      not out                         4     6    1    0   66.7%
 
 Total:  264/10       Overs:  88.4         Run Rate:  2.98     Extras:  5
 
                             Day 3  1:18 PM
 
 
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ENGLAND Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
W Grace       J Hobbs      þþþþþþþþþþþþ                              30 (67)
W Grace       Barrington   þþþþþþþþþþþþþ                             32 (77)
W Hammond     Barrington   þþþþþþþþþþ                                26 (110)
Ranji'nhji    Barrington   þþþþþþþþþ                                 24 (31)
Ranji'nhji    D Gower      þþþþ                                      12 (22)
Ranji'nhji    A Knott      þþþþþþþ                                   18 (35)
F Woolley     A Knott      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       86 (117)
F Woolley     G Swann      þþþþ                                      11 (15)
S Barnes      G Swann      þþþþþþþþ                                  21 (42)
S Barnes      J Anderson   þ                                          4 (16)


     Fall of Wickets    30/1      62/2      88/3      112/4     124/5
                        142/6     228/7     239/8     260/9     264/10  

 Total:  264/10      Overs:  88.4          Run Rate:  2.98    Extras:  5  
 
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PAKISTAN Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Fazal Mahmood        19.4      6      54      2      2.75     0      0
Wasim Akram          14.0      7      34      0      2.43     1      0
Imran Khan           15.0      6      32      0      2.13     0      0
Yasir Shah           16.0      3      68      5      4.25     0      0
Abdul Qadir          22.0      6      70      3      3.18     0      3
Javed Miandad         2.0      0       5      0      2.50     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 1      No Balls: 3      Leg Byes: 1      Byes: 0

 Total:  264/10       Overs:  88.4         Run Rate:  2.98    Extras:  5  
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Thanks to the belligerent Frank Woolley, England managed to set Pakistan a fairly challenging target of 235. Having walked in to bat at No 8 with Yasir Shah and Abdul Qadir running amok with their sharply turning leg breaks, he smashed his way to 61 off just 70 balls to register the first half-century of the match and was quite ably supported by Alan Knott with whom he added 86 runs for the 7th wicket. His game-changing innings had given England a glimmer of hope as batting last on this pitch is by no means an easy task for any team.


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PAKISTAN 2nd innings (Target: 235)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Hanif Mohammad      lbw            b. Woolley      54   130   10    0   41.5%
Zaheer Abbas        lbw            b. Anderson      8    13    2    0   61.5%
Mohammad Yousuf     lbw            b. Anderson      4     8    1    0   50.0%
Javed Miandad       c. †Knott      b. Anderson     50    74   11    0   67.6%
Inzamam-ul-Haq      c. Hobbs       b. Anderson     29    41    6    0   70.7%
Sarfraz Ahmed†      c. Woolley     b. Swann        19    38    4    0   50.0%
Imran Khan*         c. Grace       b. Swann         2     6    0    0   33.3%
Wasim Akram         lbw            b. Swann         5    24    1    0   20.8%
Abdul Qadir         c. Hammond     b. Barnes       29    18    2    3  161.1%
Fazal Mahmood       c. Woolley     b. Anderson      0     4    0    0    0.0%
Yasir Shah          not out                         3     8    0    0   37.5%
 
 Total:  206/10       Overs:  60.4         Run Rate:  3.40     Extras:  3
 
                             Day 4  10:51 AM
 
 
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PAKISTAN Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
H Mohammad    Z Abbas      þþþþþþþþþþ                                24 (34)
H Mohammad    M Yousuf     þþþþ                                      10 (12)
H Mohammad    J Miandad    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ               63 (140)
H Mohammad    Inzam'-Haq   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                           36 (66)
S Ahmed       Inzam'-Haq   þþþþþþþþþþ                                23 (33)
S Ahmed       I Khan       þþþþþ                                     13 (23)
S Ahmed       W Akram      þ                                          1 (3)
A Qadir       W Akram      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                            33 (30)
F Mahmood     W Akram                                                 0 (10)
Y Shah        W Akram      þ                                          3 (13)


     Fall of Wickets    24/1      34/2      97/3      133/4     156/5
                        169/6     170/7     203/8     203/9     206/10  

 Total:  206/10      Overs:  60.4          Run Rate:  3.40    Extras:  3  
 
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ENGLAND Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
James Anderson       11.0      5      19      5      1.73     0      0
Sydney Barnes        14.0      1      73      1      5.21     0      0
WG Grace              3.0      1       8      0      2.67     0      0
Frank Woolley        15.0      6      42      1      2.80     0      1
Graeme Swann         17.4      3      62      3      3.51     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 0      No Balls: 1      Leg Byes: 2      Byes: 0

 Total:  206/10       Overs:  60.4         Run Rate:  3.40    Extras:  3  
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Pakistan certainly looked the part whilst Hanif Mohammad and Javed Miandad were batting together, but fell apart after their 63-run stand was broken by James Anderson. Anderson, who was recently crowned as Test cricket's most prolific pace bowler, claimed 5 for 19 off 11 overs in an awe-inspiring spell, that with some help from Graeme Swann bowled England to their first LAB final since Season III. Pakistan, the champions of the inaugural season and previous season's finalists were knocked out despite playing some breathtaking cricket over the course of the tournament. The Season X final at the iconic MCG shall be contested between Australia and England, the two nations that began Test cricket and have since formed one of sport's oldest ever rivalries - The Ashes.


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England             133 & 264
Pakistan            163 & 206
 
England won by 28 runs
 
Man of the match: Frank Woolley (England)


@Quadralus @X Factor
 
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Final

:aus: Australia v :eng: England at :aus: The MCG :aus: (2010s)

- Pitch: :ar::left:
- Players injured/unavailable: :aus: Charlie Turner (1 match)

@The Deadman @Quadralus


Lineup rules

1) A proper wicket-keeper (:wk:/:wkb:/:arwk:) in your XI.
2) A minimum of 5 players marked to bowl (up to 6 on very flat pitches where part-time options often need to share the workload).
3) Players ruled out due to injury cannot be selected.
4) The time limit for posting lineups is 72 hours. I will likely go with a random lineup if your lineup isn't posted within that time.
5) Teams with 15 squad members must give all their players a game over the course of the tournament (warm-ups don't count). For teams with 18 squad members, a minimum of 15 players must get a game.

Player rarities

:purpo: - Elite/Legend. Used for the players that are undoubtedly the best of the lot.
:redo: - Ruby. Used for players that are extremely talented and can play in a way no one else can replicate.
:goldo: - Gold. Used for players with a high level of consistency and ability to deliver during key moments.
:slvo: - Silver. Used for players that aren't as talented as their Gold/Ruby/Legend contemporaries, but still capable of holding their own against the best in business.
:bro: - Bronze. Used for players that are a level below Silver. They are more likely to put in good performances than players from the Sapphire/Crystal category.
:blueo: - Sapphire/Crystal. Used for players that are inexperienced or with a lower skill set compared to those from a higher category. They could either put in good performances or fail miserably.

In other words: :purpo: > :redo:/:goldo: (:redo: marginally better than :goldo:) > :slvo: > :bro: > :blueo:

Also, the squads selected thus far are sorted in the following order:

Opening batsman (1-2)
Top-order (3-4)
Middle-order (4-7)
Lower-order (7-8)
Tailenders pace (9-11)
Tailanders spin (9-11)

Statistics

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AUSTRALIA

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
DG Bradman        6    11    2  844  238   93.78 1429   59.06   3    2   3   0  11   -
SPD Smith         6    10    0  543  140   54.30 1213   44.76   2    4   4   1   2   -
AR Morris         6    11    1  458   95   45.80  888   51.58   0    4   1   0   7   -
AR Border         5     9    2  391  108*  55.86  797   49.06   1    3   0   0   1   -
H Trumble         6     9    1  251   48   31.38  567   44.27   0    0   2   0   5   -
R Benaud          6     9    0  228   80   25.33  482   47.30   0    1   5   0   3   -
AC Gilchrist      6     9    1  198   57*  24.75  364   54.40   0    1   5   1  15   2
RB Simpson        3     5    0  136   45   27.20  290   46.90   0    0   1   0   2   -
C Hill            2     3    0  112   76   37.33  171   65.50   0    1   1   1   0   -
VT Trumper        1     2    0   81   60   40.50  200   40.50   0    1   0   0   0   -
FR Spofforth      4     7    1   79   25   13.17  247   31.98   0    0   0   2   1   -
DK Lillee         4     4    0   52   32   13.00  156   33.33   0    0   0   1   4   -
WW Armstrong      1     1    0   45   45   45.00  111   40.54   0    0   0   0   0   -
CTB Turner        5     7    2   42   22    8.40  129   32.56   0    0   0   1   1   -
GD McGrath        5     6    5   35   15*  35.00   69   50.72   0    0   0   0   4   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
R Benaud         6    12  235.5    64   672    28  5/141  24.00  2.85   50.5   2   1   0
CTB Turner       5    10  181.2    44   520    20  5/100  26.00  2.87   54.4   1   1   0
H Trumble        6    12  235.0    79   528    19   4/47  27.79  2.25   74.2   2   0   0
GD McGrath       5    10  170.1    52   445    18   3/33  24.72  2.62   56.7   0   0   0
DK Lillee        4     8  132.3    40   352    17   5/64  20.71  2.66   46.8   1   1   0
FR Spofforth     4     8  118.0    42   290     7   2/27  41.43  2.46  101.1   0   0   0
RB Simpson       3     2    8.5     3    27     1   1/13  27.00  3.06   53.0   0   0   0
AR Border        5     1    2.0     0     3     0   0/3    N/A   1.50     -    0   0   0
WW Armstrong     1     1   11.0     2    27     0   0/27   N/A   2.45     -    0   0   0
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ENGLAND

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
WR Hammond        7    13    2  535  159   48.64 1167   45.84   2    2   5   1   1   -
KF Barrington     7    12    2  527  129*  52.70 1300   40.63   3    1   2   1   6   -
JB Hobbs          7    13    1  493  123   41.08 1002   49.20   2    1   1   0  11   -
GA Gooch          6    10    1  267  117   29.67  553   48.28   1    1   0   2   2   -
DI Gower          4     8    0  248   92   31.00  427   58.08   0    3   2   1   2   -
L Hutton          3     5    0  230   74   46.00  484   47.52   0    1   1   0   4   -
KS Ranjitsinhji   3     5    0  216  130   43.20  415   52.05   1    1   0   1   2   -
WG Grace          5     9    0  216   62   24.00  589   36.67   0    1   1   2   8   -
GP Swann          6     9    1  199   45   24.88  368   54.08   0    0   1   1   3   -
APE Knott         7    10    1  163   42   18.11  359   45.40   0    0   0   3  18   1
FE Woolley        3     5    1  116   61   29.00  207   56.04   0    1   3   0   2   -
SF Barnes         7     9    3   73   19   12.17  289   25.26   0    0   0   2   2   -
AV Bedser         4     4    0   46   16   11.50  107   42.99   0    0   0   0   6   -
JM Anderson       6     9    6   42   19   14.00  133   31.58   0    0   0   0   1   -
G Ulyett          1     0    -    -    -     -      -     -     -    -   -   -   1   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
SF Barnes        7    14  270.4    75   723    43   7/50  16.81  2.67   37.8   3   2   1
GP Swann         6    12  209.2    69   515    30   5/54  17.17  2.46   41.9   2   2   0
JM Anderson      6    12  206.0    67   550    24   5/19  22.92  2.67   51.5   2   1   0
AV Bedser        4     8  156.1    42   458    18  5/102  25.44  2.93   52.1   1   1   0
FE Woolley       3     6  127.2    39   378    14   4/71  27.00  2.97   54.6   2   0   0
WR Hammond       7     9   84.2    28   226     3   1/24  75.33  2.68  168.7   0   0   0
WG Grace         5     4   26.0    13    48     1   1/22  48.00  1.85  156.0   0   0   0
G Ulyett         1     2   35.0    10   113     1   1/56 113.00  3.23  210.0   0   0   0
KF Barrington    7     3   20.0     7    56     0   0/9    N/A   2.80     -    0   0   0
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SOUTH AFRICA

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
RG Pollock        5     9    0  437   89   48.56  783   55.81   0    4   5   0   5   -
BA Richards       5    10    2  419  116   52.38  992   42.24   1    3   3   1   6   -
HW Taylor         4     8    1  294   62   42.00  710   41.41   0    3   0   0   3   -
JH Kallis         4     8    0  244   62   30.50  527   46.30   0    2   2   0   2   -
AB de Villiers    5     9    1  223   97   27.88  575   38.78   0    2   3   2  14   2
JH Sinclair       2     3    0  150   83   50.00  289   51.90   0    1   4   0   0   -
AD Nourse         3     5    0  120   41   24.00  364   32.97   0    0   0   0   1   -
SM Pollock        5     8    1  106   32*  15.14  300   35.33   0    0   2   1   6   -
AEE Vogler        4     6    0   85   29   14.17  193   44.04   0    0   0   0   5   -
HJ Tayfield       5     8    1   73   31*  10.43  196   37.24   0    0   0   1   4   -
GA Faulkner       3     5    0   68   30   13.60  188   36.17   0    0   0   1   0   -
AA Donald         4     7    5   47   21*  23.50  103   45.63   0    0   0   1   4   -
DW Steyn          2     3    1   34   16   17.00   90   37.78   0    0   0   0   0   -
B Mitchell        1     2    0   24   13   12.00  124   19.35   0    0   0   0   2   -
GA Kempis         3     4    1   21   13    7.00   57   36.84   0    0   0   0   1   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
HJ Tayfield      5    10  209.0    55   559    26   5/35  21.50  2.67   48.2   0   4   1
SM Pollock       5    10  198.1    69   407    20   6/30  20.35  2.05   59.5   1   1   1
AA Donald        4     8  158.4    41   403    16   5/65  25.19  2.54   59.5   0   1   0
AEE Vogler       4     8  158.1    40   441    14   5/95  31.50  2.79   67.8   0   1   0
DW Steyn         2     4   51.0    15   174     7   4/69  24.86  3.41   43.7   1   0   0
JH Sinclair      2     4   44.3    13   114     6   2/24  19.00  2.56   44.5   0   0   0
GA Kempis        3     6   93.0    27   224     6   2/20  37.33  2.41   93.0   0   0   0
GA Faulkner      3     5   65.0    14   170     4   2/41  42.50  2.62   97.5   0   0   0
JH Kallis        4     2    5.0     0    11     0   0/5    N/A   2.20     -    0   0   0
B Mitchell       1     1    5.0     0    32     0   0/32   N/A   6.40     -    0   0   0
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BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
GA Headley        5     9    1  385  133*  48.13  806   47.77   2    1   2   1   7   -
CL Walcott        5     9    0  381  109   42.33  859   44.35   1    2   3   0  16   0
GS Sobers         4     7    2  342  109*  68.40  746   45.84   1    2   3   0   1   -
BC Lara           5     9    1  292   67*  36.50  550   53.09   0    1   1   0   2   -
IVA Richards      4     7    1  283  180*  47.17  438   64.61   1    1   5   0   2   -
ED Weekes         5     8    1  246  127   35.14  610   40.33   1    0   0   0   2   -
CC Hunte          5    10    1  222   65   24.67  569   39.02   0    2   0   2   6   -
MD Marshall       5     7    0  110   36   15.71  221   49.77   0    0   1   1   4   -
CH Gayle          1     2    1  103   70  103.00  189   54.50   0    1   3   0   1   -
J Garner          4     6    1   63   22   12.60  145   43.45   0    0   1   0   2   -
CEL Ambrose       4     6    2   50   14   12.50  198   25.25   0    0   0   0   0   -
CA Walsh          5     7    1   37   12    6.17  122   30.33   0    0   0   1   0   -
SP Narine         1     1    1   21   21*   N/A    67   31.34   0    0   1   0   2   -
LN Constantine    1     1    0    8    8    8.00   13   61.53   0    0   0   0   1   -
LR Gibbs          1     1    0    5    5    5.00   16   31.25   0    0   0   0   0   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
CEL Ambrose      4     8  153.0    52   404    24   6/46  16.83  2.64   38.3   1   2   0
CA Walsh         5    10  177.4    49   473    17   3/50  27.82  2.66   62.7   0   0   0
J Garner         4     8  131.0    36   356    16   4/47  22.25  2.72   49.1   1   0   0
MD Marshall      5    10  179.5    47   487    13   3/45  37.46  2.71   83.0   0   0   0
GS Sobers        4     8  107.0    28   264     7   3/30  37.71  2.47   91.7   0   0   0
LR Gibbs         1     2   52.0    16   107     6   5/55  17.83  2.06   52.0   0   1   0
SP Narine        1     2   30.1    10    65     5   5/31  13.00  2.15   36.2   0   1   0
LN Constantine   1     2   39.0    11   109     4   2/48  27.25  2.79   58.5   0   0   0
IVA Richards     4     1    4.0     1    15     0   0/15   N/A   3.75     -    0   0   0
CH Gayle         1     1    7.0     1    32     0   0/32   N/A   4.57     -    0   0   0
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BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
GM Turner         6    12    0  561  112   46.75 1184   47.38   2    2   2   1   3   -
B Sutcliffe       6    12    0  519  115   43.25 1233   42.09   1    4   2   0   2   -
GT Dowling        5    10    0  403  102   40.30 1026   39.28   1    2   4   1   7   -
JR Reid           6    11    0  372  112   33.82  616   60.39   1    1   8   2   5   -
MP Donnelly       5     9    1  282   67   35.25  709   39.77   0    1   1   0   4   -
BB McCullum       6    12    1  259   59   23.55  523   49.52   0    1   9   2  22   0
RJ Hadlee         6    11    0  218   83   19.82  428   50.93   0    1   3   2   3   -
MD Crowe          3     6    1  208  127   41.60  397   52.39   1    0   1   0   3   -
DL Vettori        5     9    2  146   47   20.86  331   44.11   0    0   0   2   2   -
JG Wright         3     6    0  141   48   23.50  366   38.52   0    0   1   0   0   -
CL Cairns         2     4    0  127   57   31.75  214   59.35   0    1   4   0   1   -
RO Collinge       6    10    9   59   27*  59.00  188   31.38   0    0   0   0   3   -
KS Williamson     1     2    0   29   18   14.50   70   41.43   0    0   0   0   1   -
SE Bond           3     5    0   23   17    4.60   74   31.08   0    0   0   2   0   -
J Cowie           3     5    1   21   13    5.25   48   43.75   0    0   1   2   1   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
RJ Hadlee        6    12  278.2    70   757    30   4/36  25.23  2.72   55.7   3   0   0
RO Collinge      6    12  254.3    68   727    22   4/54  33.05  2.86   69.4   2   0   0
DL Vettori       5    10  246.4    84   579    19   4/62  30.47  2.35   77.9   1   0   0
J Cowie          3     6  116.0    32   355    14   4/47  25.36  3.06   49.7   2   0   0
JR Reid          6    12  160.3    39   454    11   3/34  41.27  2.83   87.5   0   0   0
SE Bond          3     6  116.0    29   358     9   3/80  39.78  3.09   77.3   0   0   0
CL Cairns        2     4   41.3    13   150     6   3/35  25.00  3.66   41.0   0   0   0
B Sutcliffe      6     2    4.0     1     7     0   0/6    N/A   1.75     -    0   0   0
MD Crowe         3     1    2.0     1     4     0   0/4    N/A   2.00     -    0   0   0
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INDIA

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
SR Tendulkar      5     8    0  542  159   67.75  983   55.14   4    0   3   0   2   -
SM Gavaskar       5     8    0  444   80   55.50 1057   42.01   0    5   0   0   4   -
V Kohli           4     7    0  362  170   51.71  731   49.52   1    2   3   0   1   -
R Dravid          4     7    0  355  128   50.71  786   45.17   1    3   2   1   5   -
N Kapil Dev       5     8    1  260   62   37.14  337   77.15   0    2  11   0   6   -
MH Mankad         4     6    0  225   64   37.50  466   48.28   0    2   2   0   7   -
MS Dhoni          5     8    1  206  142   29.43  377   54.64   1    0   5   0  12   1
A Kumble          5     8    2  106   29   17.67  286   37.06   0    0   0   0   4   -
VS Hazare         2     3    0  100   64   33.33  223   44.84   0    1   1   0   0   -
PR Umrigar        1     1    0   76   76   76.00  189   40.21   0    1   0   0   1   -
Z Khan            4     6    2   62   25*  15.50  123   50.41   0    0   1   2   2   -
GR Viswanath      1     1    0   25   25   25.00   77   32.47   0    0   0   0   0   -
L Amar Singh      2     3    1   25   24   12.50   73   34.25   0    0   0   1   2   -
EAS Prasanna      4     3    2   18    9*  18.00   55   32.73   0    0   0   0   1   -
M Nissar          4     4    3    7    3*   7.00   60   11.67   0    0   0   0   3   -


BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
A Kumble         5    10  246.4    58   650    28   6/45  23.21  2.64   52.9   1   2   1
MH Mankad        4     8  167.0    47   414    18   6/56  23.00  2.48   55.7   0   1   0
EAS Prasanna     4     8  179.5    52   505    14  6/101  36.07  2.81   77.1   0   1   0
N Kapil Dev      5    10  175.0    48   429    12   3/48  35.75  2.45   87.5   0   0   0
Z Khan           4     8   99.3    30   279     7   2/40  39.86  2.80   85.3   0   0   0
M Nissar         4     8   90.3    20   270     5  2/101  54.00  2.98  108.6   0   0   0
L Amar Singh     2     4   55.0    22   151     2   1/27  75.50  2.75  165.0   0   0   0
SR Tendulkar     5     2    6.0     2    10     0   0/0    N/A   1.67     -    0   0   0
VS Hazare        2     2    5.0     1    12     0   0/3    N/A   2.40     -    0   0   0
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PAKISTAN

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
Hanif Mohammad    7    14    2  631  108   52.58 1639   38.50   2    4   2   1   6   -
Javed Miandad     7    14    3  539  166*  49.00 1132   47.61   2    2   2   2   8   -
Zaheer Abbas      7    14    0  509  136   36.36  924   55.09   2    1   2   0   8   -
Imran Khan        7    12    0  426  108   35.50  724   58.84   2    1   7   1   5   -
Mohammad Yousuf   7    14    1  317   54   24.38  746   42.49   0    1   2   0   6   -
Wasim Akram       7    12    1  290   64   26.36  552   52.54   0    2   5   0   2   -
Inzamam-ul-Haq    6    11    0  259   70   23.55  650   39.85   0    1   1   1   4   -
Abdul Qadir       6    10    2  159   51*  19.88  337   47.18   0    1   4   1   2   -
Sarfraz Ahmed     5     9    0  150   83   16.67  288   52.08   0    1   0   1  12   1
Sarfraz Nawaz     4     7    2  104   50*  20.80  245   42.45   0    1   0   0   2   -
Imtiaz Ahmed      2     3    0   61   35   20.33  147   41.50   0    0   0   0   3   0
Fazal Mahmood     3     5    1   61   28   15.25  171   35.67   0    0   0   1   2   -
Yasir Shah        4     7    4   43   21   14.33   77   55.85   0    0   0   1   1   -
Waqar Younis      4     7    2   28   22    5.60  121   23.14   0    0   0   3   3   -
Javed Burki       1     1    0   24   24   24.00   68   35.30   0    0   0   0   0   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
Wasim Akram      7    13  281.5    90   872    30   7/84  29.07  3.09   56.4   2   1   0
Imran Khan       7    13  255.2    61   754    26   5/28  29.00  2.95   58.9   0   1   0
Abdul Qadir      6    12  252.0    70   753    20   3/43  37.65  2.99   75.6   0   0   0
Yasir Shah       4     7  129.1    32   450    14   5/68  32.14  3.48   55.4   1   1   0
Fazal Mahmood    3     6  115.5    31   310    13   4/77  23.85  2.68   53.5   1   0   0
Waqar Younis     4     7  114.3    26   353     9   2/14  39.22  3.08   76.3   0   0   0
Sarfraz Nawaz    4     7  140.5    39   369     7   2/30  52.71  2.62  120.7   0   0   0
Javed Miandad    7     4   11.0     2    29     0   0/5    N/A   2.64     -    0   0   0
Hanif Mohammad   7     1    1.0     0     8     0   0/8    N/A   8.00     -    0   0   0
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BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
PA de Silva       5     9    1  454  138*  56.75  921   49.29   1    3   2   0   5   -
TM Dilshan        5    10    1  302  110   33.56  643   46.97   1    1   2   1   3   -
DPMD Jayawardene  5     9    0  285  117   31.67  536   53.17   1    1   4   0   7   -
KC Sangakkara     5    10    1  253   86   28.11  529   47.83   0    2   2   1   2   -
ST Jayasuriya     5    10    1  179   53   19.89  347   51.59   0    1   3   1   2   -
RS Kaluwitharana  4     7    0  171   94   24.43  430   39.77   0    1   1   1  13   0
WPUJC Vaas        5     9    0  156   59   17.33  403   38.71   0    1   2   1   2   -
A Ranatunga       4     7    0  106   43   15.14  312   33.97   0    0   0   2   1   -
HMRKB Herath      5     9    1  106   39   13.25  348   30.46   0    0   0   2   2   -
HP Tillakaratne   1     2    1   66   33*  66.00  172   38.37   0    0   0   0   3   0
M Muralitharan    5     8    5   59   30*  19.67   96   61.46   0    0   2   1   0   -
ALF de Mel        2     3    1   32   30   16.00   53   60.38   0    0   2   1   1   -
AD Mathews        1     2    0   29   29   14.50   76   38.16   0    0   1   1   1   -
SL Malinga        2     4    1   22   14    7.33   62   35.49   0    0   0   1   2   -
JR Ratnayeke      1     2    0   12    8    6.00   28   42.85   0    0   0   0   1   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
M Muralitharan   5     9  316.2   103   749    32   6/52  23.41  2.37   59.3   1   3   1
HMRKB Herath     5     9  293.4    96   731    28   5/66  26.11  2.49   62.9   2   2   1
WPUJC Vaas       5     9  240.0    71   603    13   3/45  46.38  2.51  110.7   0   0   0
SL Malinga       2     4   49.0    19   139     4   2/26  34.75  2.84   73.5   0   0   0
ST Jayasuriya    5     6   29.0     7    71     3   1/11  23.67  2.45   58.0   0   0   0
ALF de Mel       2     3   53.0    13   151     3   2/90  50.33  2.85  106.0   0   0   0
JR Ratnayeke     1     2   18.0     4    33     2   2/23  16.50  1.83   54.0   0   0   0
TM Dilshan       5     2    3.0     1     3     0   0/3    N/A   1.00     -    0   0   0
PA de Silva      5     1    2.0     0     8     0   0/8    N/A   4.00     -    0   0   0
A Ranatunga      4     1    8.0     2    42     0   0/42   N/A   5.25     -    0   0   0
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BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
A Flower          5    10    0  402  104   40.20  943   42.63   1    2   2   0   9   0
MW Goodwin        5    10    0  360   86   36.00  835   43.11   0    3   2   1   1   -
DL Houghton       5    10    0  346  105   34.60  789   43.85   1    2   2   0   7   0
ADR Campbell      5    10    0  333   83   33.30  758   43.93   0    3   6   0   4   -
BRM Taylor        5    10    0  279   62   27.90  783   35.63   0    2   1   0   4   -
HH Streak         5    10    1  222   55   24.67  542   40.96   0    1   3   0   3   -
Sikandar Raza     5    10    0  177   59   17.70  393   45.04   0    1   5   0   2   -
AG Cremer         5    10    2  128   50   16.00  405   31.60   0    1   0   0   2   -
H Masakadza       3     6    0   83   38   13.83  214   38.78   0    0   1   1   3   -
AJ Traicos        3     5    1   39   15*   9.75   79   49.37   0    0   0   0   2   -
PA Strang         1     2    0   23   22   11.50   69   33.33   0    0   0   0   0   -
GW Flower         2     4    0   16   15    4.00   55   29.09   0    0   0   2   0   -
HK Olonga         2     4    2   11   10*   5.50   42   26.19   0    0   0   1   0   -
RW Price          3     5    3    3    1*   1.50   21   14.29   0    0   0   0   0   -
KM Jarvis         1     2    2    2    2*   N/A     9   22.22   0    0   0   0   0   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
HH Streak        5    10  208.0    47   595    22   6/80  27.05  2.86   56.7   0   2   1
RW Price         3     5  137.2    34   435    12  5/158  36.25  3.17   68.7   1   1   0
AJ Traicos       3     5  139.5    30   444    12  5/142  37.00  3.18   69.9   1   1   0
AG Cremer        5     9  204.5    50   596    10   2/44  59.60  2.91  122.9   0   0   0
Sikandar Raza    5     9   99.0    22   291     8   2/48  36.38  2.94   74.3   0   0   0
PA Strang        1     2   56.0    15   158     4   3/89  39.50  2.82   84.0   0   0   0
HK Olonga        2     4   57.0    11   168     4   2/59  42.00  2.95   85.5   0   0   0
KM Jarvis        1     2   26.0     9    65     2   2/47  32.50  2.50   78.0   0   0   0
H Masakadza      3     4   11.0     0    42     1   1/8   42.00  3.82   66.0   0   0   0
GW Flower        2     1    5.0     1    24     0   0/24   N/A   4.80     -    0   0   0
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BATTING & FIELDING

Player            Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
Tamim Iqbal        5    10    0  381  102   38.10  837   45.52   1    2   2   1   4   -
Shakib Al Hasan    5    10    1  350   80*  38.89  676   51.77   0    3   1   0   1   -
Habibul Bashar     5    10    0  312   89   31.20  606   51.49   0    3   1   0   1   -
Mushfiqur Rahim    5    10    0  300   75   30.00  677   44.31   0    3   4   0  10   1
Mahmudullah        5    10    1  292   89*  32.44  572   51.05   0    2   1   3   1   -
Mashrafe Mortaza   5    10    3  195   72   27.86  375   52.00   0    1   6   1   1   -
Minhajul Abedin    4     8    0  182   67   22.75  494   36.84   0    1   1   0   2   -
Mohammad Ashraful  1     2    0  157   80   78.50  247   63.56   0    2   2   0   0   -
Mohammad Rafique   5    10    0  150   32   15.00  287   52.27   0    0   6   1   2   -
Javed Omar         5    10    0  120   27   12.00  324   37.04   0    0   0   0   4   -
Mustafizur Rahman  4     8    4   60   21   15.00  153   39.22   0    0   0   0   0   -
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 2     4    0   45   24   11.25  102   44.12   0    0   0   0   2   -
Khaled Mahmud      2     4    0   41   19   10.25   81   50.62   0    0   1   0   1   -
Shahadat Hossain   2     4    1   26   20    8.67   91   28.57   0    0   0   1   1   -

BOWLING

Player            Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
Shakib Al Hasan    5     9  199.0    41   690    19  5/114  36.32  3.47   62.8   2   1   0
Mohammad Rafique   5     9  215.3    43   672    14  5/165  48.00  3.12   92.4   0   1   0
Mashrafe Mortaza   5     9  137.5    30   434     9   3/55  48.22  3.15   91.9   0   0   0
Mustafizur Rahman  4     7  101.0    19   347     6   2/59  57.83  3.44  101.0   0   0   0
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 2     3   69.0    11   268     4  3/139  67.00  3.88  103.5   0   0   0
Shahadat Hossain   2     4   50.0    17   137     2   2/66  68.50  2.74  150.0   0   0   0
Khaled Mahmud      2     4   57.0    15   149     2   2/47  74.50  2.61  171.0   0   0   0
Mahmudullah        5     3   27.0     6    93     0   0/22   N/A   3.44     -    0   0   0
Minhajul Abedin    4     3   13.0     1    62     0   0/16   N/A   4.77     -    0   0   0
Mohammad Ashraful  1     1    5.0     1    25     0   0/25   N/A   5.00     -    0   0   0
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IRELAND

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
EC Joyce          5    10    1  342  163*  38.00  843   40.57   1    1   1   1   3   -
FL Fane           5    10    0  304   72   30.40  641   47.43   0    2   3   0   7   -
RM Poore          4     8    0  236   54   29.50  471   50.11   0    2   1   0   3   -
NJ O'Brien        5    10    0  216   54   21.60  563   38.37   0    1   0   1  12   0
KJ O'Brien        3     6    2  208   69*  52.00  310   67.10   0    2  10   0   3   -
TP Horan          3     6    0  186   84   31.00  364   51.10   0    2   2   1   1   -
LH Gwynn          3     6    0  132   50   22.00  319   41.38   0    1   0   1   2   -
RJH Lambert       3     6    0  111   35   18.50  209   53.11   0    0   1   0   2   -
EJG Morgan        4     8    0   86   37   10.75  188   45.75   0    0   2   2   3   -
DT Johnston       3     6    2   82   29*  20.50  198   41.41   0    0   2   0   0   -
W Harrington      3     6    2   65   24   16.25  140   46.43   0    0   1   0   1   -
JD Monteith       2     4    2   60   32*  30.00  135   44.44   0    0   0   0   1   -
AC Botha          1     2    0   53   31   26.50  158   33.54   0    0   0   0   1   -
TJ Murtagh        2     4    0   50   24   12.50  107   46.73   0    0   0   0   1   -
JC Boucher        3     6    0   49   19    8.17  162   30.25   0    0   0   1   2   -
AJ O'Riordan      3     6    0   32   10    5.33   91   35.16   0    0   1   0   2   -
WB Rankin         2     4    1   17    9    5.67   62   27.42   0    0   0   0   1   -
WTS Porterfield   1     2    0    8    7    4.00   52   15.38   0    0   0   0   0   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
W Harrington     3     5  124.0    30   396    16   6/96  24.75  3.19   46.5   0   2   0
DT Johnston      3     5   87.0    28   239     9   3/45  26.56  2.75   58.0   0   0   0
JC Boucher       3     5  145.5    41   417     9   5/80  46.33  2.86   97.2   0   1   0
TJ Murtagh       2     4   84.2    22   266     8   5/76  33.25  3.15   63.3   0   1   0
JD Monteith      2     4  106.0    22   300     8  3/108  37.50  2.83   79.5   0   0   0
AJ O'Riordan     3     5   94.2    16   287     7   3/54  41.00  3.04   80.9   0   0   0
RJH Lambert      3     5  113.0    34   335     7   4/54  47.86  2.96   96.9   1   0   0
LH Gwynn         3     5   59.0    20   162     6   3/21  27.00  2.75   59.0   0   0   0
KJ O'Brien       3     5   42.0    13   102     2   1/14  51.00  2.43  126.0   0   0   0
WB Rankin        2     4   38.0    11   119     2   1/29  59.50  3.13  114.0   0   0   0
TP Horan         3     3   23.0     8    49     1   1/24  49.00  2.13  138.0   0   0   0
AC Botha         1     2   32.0    18    64     0   0/24   N/A   2.00     -    0   0   0
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REST OF THE WORLD

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
HHL Kortlang      5    10    1  423  116*  47.00 1117   37.87   1    2   0   0   4   -
GS Patterson      5    10    0  421  107   42.10 1188   35.44   1    3   3   1   2   -
M Sathasivam      5    10    0  365   79   36.50  865   42.20   0    3   0   0   1   -
MH Denness        5    10    0  342   83   34.20  944   36.23   0    3   2   1  11   -
Mohammad Shahzad  5    10    2  167   50*  20.88  386   43.26   0    1   4   0   9   1
J Aitchison       4     8    0  166   49   20.75  402   41.29   0    0   1   0   3   -
IL Bula           3     6    0  105   34   17.50  225   46.67   0    0   2   1   1   -
JB King           4     8    1  100   40   14.29  261   38.31   0    0   1   1   2   -
PH Clark          4     8    2   99   18   16.50  263   37.64   0    0   0   0   1   -
Rashid Khan       5     9    3   77   23   12.83  246   31.30   0    0   4   0   1   -
RN ten Doeschate  2     4    0   66   23   16.50  107   61.68   0    0   1   1   2   -
CJ Posthuma       2     4    1   40   21   13.33  113   35.40   0    0   0   0   1   -
JM Laing          2     4    0   34   17    8.50  114   29.82   0    0   1   1   1   -
OH Mortensen      2     4    0   18   12    4.50   34   52.94   0    0   0   2   0   -
SO Tikolo         1     2    0   13    9    6.50   93   13.98   0    0   0   0   1   -
CH Gibson         1     2    1    5    5*   5.00   21   23.81   0    0   0   1   2   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
JB King          4     8  174.2    53   445    23   8/34  19.35  2.55   45.5   0   2   1
Rashid Khan      5    10  236.0    69   663    20  5/124  33.15  2.81   70.8   1   1   0
PH Clark         4     8  145.4    47   338    12   6/29  28.17  2.32   72.8   0   1   0
GS Patterson     5    10  140.4    39   375    10   2/38  37.50  2.67   84.4   0   0   0
OH Mortensen     2     4   61.4    11   207     5   3/42  41.40  3.36   74.0   0   0   0
JM Laing         2     4   77.0    19   245     5   2/78  49.00  3.18   92.4   0   0   0
CJ Posthuma      2     4   61.0    15   183     4   2/66  45.75  3.00   91.5   0   0   0
RN ten Doeschate 2     2    6.0     2    10     0   0/2    N/A   1.67     -    0   0   0
CH Gibson        1     2   24.0     7    48     0   0/20   N/A   2.00     -    0   0   0
M Sathasivam     5     1    1.0     0     2     0   0/2    N/A   2.00     -    0   0   0
SO Tikolo        1     2   16.0     5    37     0   0/18   N/A   2.31     -    0   0   0


Standings

Group A

Q||| Team || P || W || L || D || NR || Bat || Bwl || Pts
:tick: | | :aus: | Australia | | 5 | | 4 | | 0 | | 1 | | 0 | | 14 | | 14 | | 97
:tick: | | :nzf: | New Zealand | | 5 | | 3 | | 1 | | 1 | | 0 | | 10 | | 10 | | 73
:x: | | :saf: | South Africa | | 5 | | 2 | | 1 | | 2 | | 0 | | 12 | | 12 | | 66
:x: | | :sri: | Sri Lanka | | 5 | | 1 | | 3 | | 1 | | 0 | | 9 | | 13 | | 43
:x: | | :usa: | Rest of the World | | 5 | | 1 | | 2 | | 2 | | 0 | | 7 | | 9 | | 42
:x: | | :zim: | Zimbabwe | | 5 | | 0 | | 4 | | 1 | | 0 | | 6 | | 11 | | 22




Group B

Q|||Team||P||W||L||D||NR||Bat||Bwl||Pts
:tick: | | :eng: | England | | 5 | | 3 | | 0 | | 2 | | 0 | | 11 | | 14 | | 83
:tick: | | :pak: | Pakistan | | 5 | | 3 | | 0 | | 2 | | 0 | | 8 | | 12 | | 78
:x: | | :ind: | India | | 5 | | 2 | | 0 | | 3 | | 0 | | 17 | | 13 | | 77
:x: | | :wi: | West Indies | | 5 | | 2 | | 1 | | 2 | | 0 | | 14 | | 14 | | 65
:x: | | :ire: | Ireland | | 5 | | 1 | | 4 | | 0 | | 0 | | 6 | | 12 | | 35
:x: | | :ban: | Bangladesh | | 5 | | 0 | | 5 | | 0 | | 0 | | 7 | | 8 | | 15




Explanation on pitch types


:bwl::down: Damp/Sticky - Massively in favor of bowlers and an absolute nightmare to bat on, unless you're Victor Trumper.
:left::right: Dusty - Plenty of turn on offer for spinners and a good place to bat for spin-savvy batsmen. Good pace bowlers are still likely to thrive.
:ar::up: Evenly balanced - Provides an evenly balanced contest for all disciplines.
:bat::left: Flat - A batsman-friendly pitch which provides little or no assistance to bowlers. Expect big totals.
:bwl::up: Green - A lot of movement on offer early on, which makes it ideal for bowlers capable of swinging the ball. Batting expected to become easier as the match progresses.
:ar::left: Hard - Ideal conditions for batting. Good deal of bounce on offer for fast bowlers as well. Could go either way
:right::left: Dry/Slow - Ideal for slow and spin bowlers as the name suggests. Sometimes quite difficult to bat on.
:down::down: Poor - Uneven bounce and a huge amount of turn on offer for spinners. Expect a slow hard grind where most batsmen rarely score at above 2 an over.
 
*gulp*
I had my heart in my mouth.
Ok so lineup for final

1.KS Ranjitsinhi
2.Jack Hobbs
3.Ken Barrington
4.Wally Hammond
5.David Gower
6.Frank Wooley
7.Allan Knott
8.Alec Bedser
9.Graeme Swann
10.James Anderson
11.Sydney Barnes
 
Arthur Morris
Victor Trumper
Don Bradman :c:
Steven Smith
Allan Border
Richie Benaud :bwl:
Adam Gilchrist :wkb:
Hugh Trumble :bwl:
Dennis Lillee :bwl:
Fred Spofforth :bwl:
Glenn McGrath :bwl:
 
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Legends At Battle Season X
Final (timeless Test)

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at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (2010s)
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Toss: England won the toss and chose to bat


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Don Bradman and Wally Hammond, the two greatest batsmen produced by their respective countries walked out for the toss in this all-Ashes final, the first such instance since Season III where England prevailed by a narrow 36-run margin. It was Hammond who prevailed over his great rival on this occasion and decided to bat first as any captain would after one glance at the flat MCG surface. The two teams lineup up as follows:

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ENGLAND
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:bat: KS RANJITSINHJI | :bat: Jack HOBBS | :bat: Ken BARRINGTON | :ar: Wally HAMMOND :c: | :bat: David GOWER | :ar: Frank WOOLLEY
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:wk: Alan KNOTT | :ar: Alec BEDSER | :ar: Graeme SWANN | :bwl: James ANDERSON | :bwl: Sydney BARNES | George ULYETT (12th man)


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AUSTRALIA
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:bat: Arthur MORRIS | :bat: Victor TRUMPER | :bat: Don BRADMAN :c: | :bat: Steven SMITH | :bat: Allan BORDER | :ar: Richie BENAUD
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:wk: Adam GILCHRIST | :ar: Hugh TRUMBLE | :bwl: Dennis LILLEE | :bwl: Fred SPOFFORTH | :bwl: Glenn McGRATH | Bob SIMPSON (12th man)


Day 1
Day 1

ENGLAND 1st innings

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0.1  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
0.2  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.3  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
0.4  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
0.5  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, three runs, Great save by Don Bradman 3 instead of 4
0.6  McGrath to Hobbs, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Jack Hobbs

         End of over 1  (7 runs)
         ENGLAND               7/0 (lead 7)
         Glenn McGrath        1.0-0-7-0
         Jack Hobbs            4(1b 1X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji       3(5b)
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1.1  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
1.2  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji was completely deceived
1.3  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
1.4  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji was completely deceived
1.5  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.6  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 2  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND               7/0 (lead 7)
         Dennis Lillee        1.0-0-0-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji       3(11b)
         Jack Hobbs            4(1b 1X4)

2.1  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
2.2  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
2.3  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
2.4  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
2.5  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
2.6  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 3  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND               7/0 (lead 7)
         Fred Spofforth       1.0-0-0-0
         Jack Hobbs            4(7b 1X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji       3(11b)

3.1  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.2  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.3  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
3.4  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
3.5  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Adam Gilchrist

         KS Ranjitsinhji        3 (16b)
         c. Gilchrist   b. McGrath

3.6  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 4  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND               7/1 (lead 7)
         Glenn McGrath        2.0-0-7-1
         Ken Barrington        0(1b)
         Jack Hobbs            4(7b 1X4)


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Glenn McGrath drew first blood for the Australians by removing KS Ranjitsinhji, who looked far from comfortable in an unfamiliar role as an opener.


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4.1  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
4.2  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
4.3  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
4.4  Spofforth to Hobbs, one run, The misfield by Fred Spofforth allows yet another run
4.5  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
4.6  Spofforth to Barrington, one run, The misfield by Hugh Trumble allows yet another run

         End of over 5  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND               9/1 (lead 9)
         Fred Spofforth       2.0-1-2-0
         Jack Hobbs            5(11b 1X4)
         Ken Barrington        1(3b)

5.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
5.2  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.3  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
5.4  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
5.5  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
5.6  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 6  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND               9/1 (lead 9)
         Glenn McGrath        3.0-1-7-1
         Ken Barrington        1(9b)
         Jack Hobbs            5(11b 1X4)

6.1  Spofforth to Hobbs, one run, The misfield by Adam Gilchrist allows yet another run
6.2  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
6.3  Spofforth to Barrington, one run, The misfield by Hugh Trumble allows yet another run
6.4  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
6.5  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
6.6  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 7  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND              11/1 (lead 11)
         Fred Spofforth       3.0-1-4-0
         Jack Hobbs            6(15b 1X4)
         Ken Barrington        2(11b)

7.1  McGrath to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is going haywire!
7.2  McGrath to Barrington, three runs,
7.3  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.4  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
7.5  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
7.6  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 8  (7 runs)
         ENGLAND              18/1 (lead 18)
         Glenn McGrath        4.0-2-14-1
         Jack Hobbs            6(19b 1X4)
         Ken Barrington        9(13b 1X4)

8.1  Spofforth to Barrington, one run, The misfield by Adam Gilchrist allows yet another run
8.2  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
8.3  Spofforth to Hobbs, one run, The misfield by Hugh Trumble allows yet another run
8.4  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
8.5  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
8.6  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 9  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND              20/1 (lead 20)
         Fred Spofforth       4.0-1-6-0
         Ken Barrington       10(17b 1X4)
         Jack Hobbs            7(21b 1X4)

9.1  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.2  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
9.3  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.4  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
9.5  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
9.6  Benaud to Hobbs, one run, Great cooperation between Jack Hobbs and Ken Barrington

         End of over 10  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              21/1 (lead 21)
         Richie Benaud        1.0-0-1-0
         Ken Barrington       10(17b 1X4)
         Jack Hobbs            8(27b 1X4)

10.1  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
10.2  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
10.3  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.4  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
10.5  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
10.6  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 11  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              21/1 (lead 21)
         Hugh Trumble         1.0-0-0-0
         Jack Hobbs            8(33b 1X4)
         Ken Barrington       10(17b 1X4)

11.1  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.2  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
11.3  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
11.4  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
11.5  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.6  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 12  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              21/1 (lead 21)
         Fred Spofforth       5.0-1-6-0
         Ken Barrington       10(23b 1X4)
         Jack Hobbs            8(33b 1X4)

12.1  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
12.2  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
12.3  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
12.4  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
12.5  Trumble to Hobbs, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Jack Hobbs
12.6  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived

         End of over 13  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND              25/1 (lead 25)
         Hugh Trumble         2.0-1-4-0
         Jack Hobbs           12(39b 2X4)
         Ken Barrington       10(23b 1X4)

13.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
13.2  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
13.3  McGrath to Barrington, one run, One more to the total
13.4  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
13.5  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.6  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 14  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              26/1 (lead 26)
         Glenn McGrath        5.0-2-15-1
         Jack Hobbs           12(42b 2X4)
         Ken Barrington       11(26b 1X4)

14.1  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
14.2  Trumble to Barrington, one run, Dropped! Allan Border made a big mess of that simple chance
14.3  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
14.4  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
14.5  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
14.6  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 15  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              27/1 (lead 27)
         Hugh Trumble         3.0-1-5-0
         Jack Hobbs           12(46b 2X4)
         Ken Barrington       12(28b 1X4)

15.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.2  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
15.3  McGrath to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
15.4  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
15.5  McGrath to Barrington, one run, Dropped! Allan Border made a big mess of that simple chance
15.6  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 16  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              28/1 (lead 28)
         Glenn McGrath        6.0-2-16-1
         Jack Hobbs           12(47b 2X4)
         Ken Barrington       13(33b 1X4)

16.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
16.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
16.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
16.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 17  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              28/1 (lead 28)
         Richie Benaud        2.0-0-1-0
         Ken Barrington       13(39b 1X4)
         Jack Hobbs           12(47b 2X4)

17.1  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
17.2  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.3  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
17.4  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
17.5  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
17.6  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 18  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              28/1 (lead 28)
         Hugh Trumble         4.0-1-5-0
         Jack Hobbs           12(53b 2X4)
         Ken Barrington       13(39b 1X4)

18.1  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.2  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
18.3  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
18.4  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
18.5  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.6  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 19  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              28/1 (lead 28)
         Fred Spofforth       6.0-2-6-0
         Ken Barrington       13(45b 1X4)
         Jack Hobbs           12(53b 2X4)

19.1  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
19.2  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.3  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
19.4  Trumble to Hobbs, no ball , no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.4  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.5  Trumble to Hobbs, one run, Dropped! Victor Trumper made a big mess of that simple chance
19.6  Trumble to Barrington, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ken Barrington

         End of over 20  (6 runs)
         ENGLAND              34/1 (lead 34)
         Hugh Trumble         5.0-2-11-0
         Ken Barrington       17(46b 2X4)
         Jack Hobbs           13(58b 2X4)

20.1  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.2  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
20.3  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
20.4  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
20.5  McGrath to Hobbs, FOUR, Jack Hobbs is going haywire!
20.6  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND              38/1 (lead 38)
         Glenn McGrath        7.0-2-20-1
         Jack Hobbs           17(64b 3X4)
         Ken Barrington       17(46b 2X4)

21.1  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
21.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
21.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
21.6  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 22  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              38/1 (lead 38)
         Hugh Trumble         6.0-2-11-0
         Ken Barrington       17(52b 2X4)
         Jack Hobbs           17(64b 3X4)

22.1  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.2  Benaud to Hobbs, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
22.3  Benaud to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is one of the best batsmen in the world
22.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
22.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
22.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived

         End of over 23  (7 runs)
         ENGLAND              45/1 (lead 45)
         Richie Benaud        3.0-1-8-0
         Ken Barrington       21(56b 3X4)
         Jack Hobbs           20(66b 3X4)

23.1  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
23.2  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
23.3  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
23.4  McGrath to Hobbs, no ball , no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.4  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.5  McGrath to Hobbs, one run, Dropped! Victor Trumper made a big mess of that simple chance
23.6  McGrath to Barrington, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ken Barrington

         End of over 24  (6 runs)
         ENGLAND              51/1 (lead 51)
         Glenn McGrath        8.0-2-26-1
         Ken Barrington       25(57b 4X4)
         Jack Hobbs           21(71b 3X4)

24.1  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
24.2  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
24.3  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
24.4  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
24.5  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
24.6  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive

         End of over 25  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              51/1 (lead 51)
         Hugh Trumble         7.0-3-11-0
         Jack Hobbs           21(77b 3X4)
         Ken Barrington       25(57b 4X4)

25.1  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
25.2  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.3  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
25.4  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
25.5  Spofforth to Barrington, one run, Great cooperation between Ken Barrington and Jack Hobbs
25.6  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived

         End of over 26  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              52/1 (lead 52)
         Fred Spofforth       7.0-3-7-0
         Jack Hobbs           21(78b 3X4)
         Ken Barrington       26(62b 4X4)

26.1  McGrath to Barrington, wide, Glenn McGrath bowling a very wayward one
26.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
26.2  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
26.3  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
26.4  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
26.5  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
26.6  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington

         End of over 27  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              53/1 (lead 53)
         Glenn McGrath        9.0-2-27-1
         Ken Barrington       26(69b 4X4)
         Jack Hobbs           21(78b 3X4)

27.1  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
27.2  Benaud to Hobbs, one run, That is very well run by Ken Barrington
27.3  Benaud to Barrington, legbye, Left alone by Ken Barrington
27.4  Benaud to Hobbs, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Jack Hobbs
27.5  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
27.6  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive

         End of over 28  (6 runs)
         ENGLAND              59/1 (lead 59)
         Richie Benaud        4.0-1-13-0
         Jack Hobbs           26(83b 4X4)
         Ken Barrington       26(70b 4X4)

28.1  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
28.2  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
28.3  Spofforth to Barrington, one run, Great cooperation between Ken Barrington and Jack Hobbs
28.4  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.5  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
28.6  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 29  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              60/1 (lead 60)
         Fred Spofforth       8.0-3-8-0
         Jack Hobbs           26(86b 4X4)
         Ken Barrington       27(73b 4X4)

29.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.2  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.3  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
29.4  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.5  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.6  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive

         End of over 30  (0 runs)

         LUNCH: DAY 1
         Time: 12:01 PM
         ENGLAND              60/1 (lead 60)
         Glenn McGrath        10.0-2-27-1
         Ken Barrington       27(79b 4X4)
         Jack Hobbs           26(86b 4X4)


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England would suffer no further loss until the Lunch interval with Jack Hobbs and Ken Barrington looking rock solid out in the middle.


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         LUNCH: DAY 1
         Time: 12:01 PM
         ENGLAND              60/1 (lead 60)
         Glenn McGrath        10.0-2-27-1
         Ken Barrington       27(79b 4X4)
         Jack Hobbs           26(86b 4X4)

Lunch, Day 1


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30.1  Trumble to Hobbs, FOUR, Jack Hobbs is going haywire!
30.2  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
30.3  Trumble to Hobbs, one run, One more to the total
30.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
30.5  Trumble to Barrington, one run, That is very well run by Jack Hobbs
30.6  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived

         End of over 31  (6 runs)
         ENGLAND              66/1 (lead 66)
         Hugh Trumble         8.0-4-17-0
         Jack Hobbs           31(90b 5X4)
         Ken Barrington       28(81b 4X4)

31.1  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
31.2  Lillee to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is going haywire!
31.3  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
31.4  Lillee to Barrington, one run, Great cooperation between Ken Barrington and Jack Hobbs
31.5  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
31.6  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 32  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND              71/1 (lead 71)
         Dennis Lillee        2.0-1-5-0
         Jack Hobbs           31(92b 5X4)
         Ken Barrington       33(85b 5X4)

32.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.2  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
32.3  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.4  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
32.5  McGrath to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is going haywire!
32.6  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived

         End of over 33  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND              75/1 (lead 75)
         Glenn McGrath        11.0-3-31-1
         Ken Barrington       37(91b 6X4)
         Jack Hobbs           31(92b 5X4)

33.1  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
33.2  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
33.3  Trumble to Hobbs, FOUR, Hugh Trumble is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
33.4  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
33.5  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.6  Trumble to Hobbs, one run, The misfield by Steven Smith allows yet another run

         End of over 34  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND              80/1 (lead 80)
         Hugh Trumble         9.0-4-22-0
         Ken Barrington       37(91b 6X4)
         Jack Hobbs           36(98b 6X4)

34.1  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
34.2  Benaud to Hobbs, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Jack Hobbs
34.3  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.4  Benaud to Hobbs, FOUR, Jack Hobbs is one of the best batsmen in the world
34.5  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
34.6  Benaud to Hobbs, FOUR, Jack Hobbs is going haywire!

         End of over 35  (12 runs)
         ENGLAND              92/1 (lead 92)
         Richie Benaud        5.0-1-25-0
         Jack Hobbs           48(104b 9X4)
         Ken Barrington       37(91b 6X4)

35.1  Trumble to Barrington, one run, The misfield by Steven Smith allows yet another run
35.2  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
35.3  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
35.4  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
35.5  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
35.6  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 36  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              93/1 (lead 93)
         Hugh Trumble         10.0-4-23-0
         Jack Hobbs           48(109b 9X4)
         Ken Barrington       38(92b 6X4)

36.1  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
36.2  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
36.3  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
36.4  Lillee to Barrington, one run, The misfield by Steven Smith allows yet another run
36.5  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
36.6  Lillee to Hobbs, one run, The misfield by Richie Benaud allows yet another run

         End of over 37  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND              95/1 (lead 95)
         Dennis Lillee        3.0-1-7-0
         Ken Barrington       39(96b 6X4)
         Jack Hobbs           49(111b 9X4)

37.1  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.2  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
37.3  McGrath to Hobbs, FOUR, Glenn McGrath is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
Thats another fifty for Jack Hobbs
37.4  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.5  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
37.6  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 38  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND              99/1 (lead 99)
         Glenn McGrath        12.0-3-35-1
         Jack Hobbs           53(117b 10X4)
         Ken Barrington       39(96b 6X4)


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Hobbs went into attack mode after Lunch, striking boundaries aplenty (including three in an over off Benaud) to bring up his half-century.


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38.1  Benaud to Barrington, one run, That is very well run by Jack Hobbs
38.2  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.3  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
38.4  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
38.5  Benaud to Hobbs, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Fred Spofforth
38.6  Benaud to Barrington, one run, That is very well run by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 39  (3 runs)
         ENGLAND             102/1 (lead 102)
         Richie Benaud        6.0-1-28-0
         Jack Hobbs           54(121b 10X4)
         Ken Barrington       41(98b 6X4)

39.1  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
39.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
39.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
39.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
39.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
39.6  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived

         End of over 40  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             102/1 (lead 102)
         Hugh Trumble         11.0-4-23-0
         Ken Barrington       41(104b 6X4)
         Jack Hobbs           54(121b 10X4)

40.1  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
40.2  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.3  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
40.4  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
40.5  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
40.6  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 41  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             102/1 (lead 102)
         Dennis Lillee        4.0-1-7-0
         Jack Hobbs           54(127b 10X4)
         Ken Barrington       41(104b 6X4)

41.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
41.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
41.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
41.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive

         End of over 42  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             102/1 (lead 102)
         Richie Benaud        7.0-1-28-0
         Ken Barrington       41(110b 6X4)
         Jack Hobbs           54(127b 10X4)

42.1  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
42.2  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.3  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
42.4  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
42.5  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
42.6  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 43  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             102/1 (lead 102)
         Fred Spofforth       9.0-3-8-0
         Jack Hobbs           54(133b 10X4)
         Ken Barrington       41(110b 6X4)

43.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
43.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
43.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
43.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
43.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 44  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             102/1 (lead 102)
         Richie Benaud        8.0-2-28-0
         Ken Barrington       41(116b 6X4)
         Jack Hobbs           54(133b 10X4)

44.1  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
44.2  Spofforth to Hobbs, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Jack Hobbs
44.3  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
44.4  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
44.5  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
44.6  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 45  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             106/1 (lead 106)
         Fred Spofforth       10.0-4-12-0
         Jack Hobbs           58(139b 11X4)
         Ken Barrington       41(116b 6X4)

45.1  Lillee to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.2  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
45.3  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
45.4  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
45.5  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.6  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington

         End of over 46  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             106/1 (lead 106)
         Dennis Lillee        5.0-2-7-0
         Ken Barrington       41(122b 6X4)
         Jack Hobbs           58(139b 11X4)

46.1  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
46.2  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
46.3  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
46.4  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
46.5  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
46.6  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived

         End of over 47  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             106/1 (lead 106)
         Glenn McGrath        13.0-3-35-1
         Jack Hobbs           58(145b 11X4)
         Ken Barrington       41(122b 6X4)

47.1  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
47.2  Lillee to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.3  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
47.4  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
47.5  Lillee to Barrington, one run, Great cooperation between Ken Barrington and Jack Hobbs
47.6  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive

         End of over 48  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             107/1 (lead 107)
         Dennis Lillee        6.0-3-8-0
         Jack Hobbs           58(146b 11X4)
         Ken Barrington       42(127b 6X4)

48.1  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
48.2  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
48.3  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
48.4  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
48.5  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
48.6  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 49  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             107/1 (lead 107)
         Fred Spofforth       11.0-4-12-0
         Ken Barrington       42(133b 6X4)
         Jack Hobbs           58(146b 11X4)

49.1  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
49.2  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
49.3  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
49.4  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
49.5  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
49.6  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 50  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             107/1 (lead 107)
         Glenn McGrath        14.0-4-35-1
         Jack Hobbs           58(152b 11X4)
         Ken Barrington       42(133b 6X4)

50.1  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
50.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
50.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
50.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
50.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
50.6  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 51  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             107/1 (lead 107)
         Hugh Trumble         12.0-5-23-0
         Ken Barrington       42(139b 6X4)
         Jack Hobbs           58(152b 11X4)

51.1  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
51.2  Benaud to Hobbs, no ball , no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
51.2  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
51.3  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
51.4  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
51.5  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
51.6  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 52  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             108/1 (lead 108)
         Richie Benaud        9.0-3-29-0
         Jack Hobbs           58(158b 11X4)
         Ken Barrington       42(139b 6X4)

52.1  Trumble to Barrington, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Ken Barrington
52.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
52.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
52.4  Trumble to Barrington, one run, Great cooperation between Ken Barrington and Jack Hobbs
52.5  Trumble to Hobbs, FOUR, Hugh Trumble is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
52.6  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 53  (11 runs)
         ENGLAND             119/1 (lead 119)
         Hugh Trumble         13.0-6-34-0
         Jack Hobbs           62(160b 12X4)
         Ken Barrington       49(143b 6X4 1X6)

53.1  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
53.2  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
53.3  Spofforth to Barrington, one run, That is very well run by Jack Hobbs
Fifty for Ken Barrington
53.4  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
53.5  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
53.6  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 54  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             120/1 (lead 120)
         Fred Spofforth       12.0-5-13-0
         Jack Hobbs           62(163b 12X4)
         Ken Barrington       50(146b 6X4 1X6)


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Ken Barrington broke a sequence which had seen him score just 1 run off 41 deliveries between the 39th and 53rd over by striking Hugh Trumble for six. He brought up fifty in the next over as the Tea interval loomed.


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54.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
54.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
54.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
54.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
54.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
54.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington

         End of over 55  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             120/1 (lead 120)
         Richie Benaud        10.0-3-29-0
         Ken Barrington       50(152b 6X4 1X6)
         Jack Hobbs           62(163b 12X4)

55.1  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
55.2  Lillee to Hobbs, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Adam Gilchrist

         Jack Hobbs             62 (165b 12X4)
         c. Gilchrist   b. Lillee

55.3  Lillee to Hammond, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
55.4  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
55.5  Lillee to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
55.6  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived

         End of over 56  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             121/2 (lead 121)
         Dennis Lillee        7.0-3-8-1
         Ken Barrington       50(155b 6X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond         0(1b)


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Hobbs couldn't make it to the Tea interval however. He lost his wicket by edging behind off a charged up Dennis Lillee to depart on 62.


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56.1  McGrath to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
56.2  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
56.3  McGrath to Hammond, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Wally Hammond
56.4  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
56.5  McGrath to Hammond, FOUR, Glenn McGrath is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
56.6  McGrath to Hammond, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 57  (8 runs)
         ENGLAND             129/2 (lead 129)
         Glenn McGrath        15.0-5-43-1
         Wally Hammond         8(7b 2X4)
         Ken Barrington       50(155b 6X4 1X6)

57.1  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
57.2  Lillee to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
57.3  Lillee to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is going haywire!
57.4  Lillee to Barrington, one run, Great cooperation between Ken Barrington and Wally Hammond
57.5  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
57.6  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived

         End of over 58  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             134/2 (lead 134)
         Dennis Lillee        8.0-3-13-1
         Wally Hammond         8(9b 2X4)
         Ken Barrington       55(159b 7X4 1X6)

58.1  Trumble to Barrington, one run, That is very well run by Wally Hammond
58.2  Trumble to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
58.3  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
58.4  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
58.5  Trumble to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
58.6  Trumble to Hammond, one run, That is very well run by Ken Barrington

         End of over 59  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND             136/2 (lead 136)
         Hugh Trumble         14.0-6-36-0
         Ken Barrington       56(160b 7X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond         9(14b 2X4)

59.1  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
59.2  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
59.3  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
59.4  Benaud to Hammond, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Wally Hammond
59.5  Benaud to Hammond, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
59.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 60  (5 runs)


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English skipper Wally Hammond wasted no time in acclimatizing himself by striking boundaries from the get-go. England went into Tea at a respectable 141/2.


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         TEA: DAY 1
         Time: 2:32 PM
         ENGLAND             141/2 (lead 141)
         Richie Benaud        11.0-4-33-0
         Ken Barrington       56(161b 7X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        13(19b 3X4)

Tea, Day 1


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60.1  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
60.2  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
60.3  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
60.4  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
60.5  Trumble to Hammond, one run, One more to the total
60.6  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 61  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             142/2 (lead 142)
         Hugh Trumble         15.0-6-37-0
         Ken Barrington       56(162b 7X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        14(24b 3X4)

61.1  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
61.2  Benaud to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
61.3  Benaud to Hammond, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
61.4  Benaud to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
61.5  Benaud to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
61.6  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive

         End of over 62  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             142/2 (lead 142)
         Richie Benaud        12.0-4-33-0
         Wally Hammond        14(30b 3X4)
         Ken Barrington       56(162b 7X4 1X6)

62.1  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
62.2  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
62.3  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
62.4  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
62.5  Lillee to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
62.6  Lillee to Barrington, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ken Barrington

         End of over 63  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             146/2 (lead 146)
         Dennis Lillee        9.0-3-17-1
         Ken Barrington       60(168b 8X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        14(30b 3X4)

63.1  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
63.2  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
63.3  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
63.4  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
63.5  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
63.6  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond

         End of over 64  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             146/2 (lead 146)
         Glenn McGrath        16.0-5-43-1
         Wally Hammond        14(36b 3X4)
         Ken Barrington       60(168b 8X4 1X6)

64.1  Benaud to Barrington, FOUR, Richie Benaud is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
64.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
64.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
64.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
64.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
64.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived

         End of over 65  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             150/2 (lead 150)
         Richie Benaud        13.0-5-37-0
         Ken Barrington       64(174b 9X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        14(36b 3X4)

65.1  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
65.2  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
65.3  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
65.4  Spofforth to Hammond, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
65.5  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
65.6  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 66  (3 runs)
         ENGLAND             153/2 (lead 153)
         Fred Spofforth       13.0-5-16-0
         Ken Barrington       64(176b 9X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        17(40b 3X4)

66.1  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
66.2  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
66.3  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
66.4  Lillee to Hammond, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Dennis Lillee
66.5  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
66.6  Lillee to Barrington, one run, Great cooperation between Ken Barrington and Wally Hammond

         End of over 67  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND             155/2 (lead 155)
         Dennis Lillee        10.0-3-19-1
         Wally Hammond        18(44b 3X4)
         Ken Barrington       65(178b 9X4 1X6)

67.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
67.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
67.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
67.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
67.5  Benaud to Barrington, FOUR, Richie Benaud is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
67.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived

         End of over 68  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             159/2 (lead 159)
         Richie Benaud        14.0-5-41-0
         Ken Barrington       69(184b 10X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        18(44b 3X4)

68.1  McGrath to Hammond, FOUR, Wally Hammond is one of the best batsmen in the world
68.2  McGrath to Hammond, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
68.3  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
68.4  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
68.5  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
68.6  McGrath to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is going haywire!

         End of over 69  (11 runs)
         ENGLAND             170/2 (lead 170)
         Glenn McGrath        17.0-6-54-1
         Ken Barrington       73(188b 11X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        25(46b 4X4)

69.1  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
69.2  Trumble to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
69.3  Trumble to Hammond, one run, Great cooperation between Wally Hammond and Ken Barrington
69.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
69.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
69.6  Trumble to Barrington, one run, That is very well run by Wally Hammond

         End of over 70  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND             172/2 (lead 172)
         Hugh Trumble         16.0-6-39-0
         Wally Hammond        26(49b 4X4)
         Ken Barrington       74(191b 11X4 1X6)
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70.1  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
70.2  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
70.3  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
70.4  Spofforth to Barrington, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ken Barrington
70.5  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
70.6  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington

         End of over 71  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             176/2 (lead 176)
         Fred Spofforth       14.0-5-20-0
         Ken Barrington       78(197b 12X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        26(49b 4X4)

71.1  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
71.2  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
71.3  Benaud to Hammond, FOUR, Richie Benaud is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
71.4  Benaud to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
71.5  Benaud to Hammond, FOUR, Wally Hammond is going haywire!
71.6  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond

         End of over 72  (8 runs)
         ENGLAND             184/2 (lead 184)
         Richie Benaud        15.0-5-49-0
         Wally Hammond        34(55b 6X4)
         Ken Barrington       78(197b 12X4 1X6)

72.1  McGrath to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is one of the best batsmen in the world
72.2  McGrath to Barrington, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
72.3  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
72.4  McGrath to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
72.5  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
72.6  McGrath to Hammond, one run, That is very well run by Ken Barrington

         End of over 73  (8 runs)
         ENGLAND             192/2 (lead 192)
         Glenn McGrath        18.0-6-62-1
         Ken Barrington       85(199b 13X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        35(59b 6X4)

73.1  Lillee to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
73.2  Lillee to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
73.3  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
73.4  Lillee to Hammond, FOUR, Wally Hammond is one of the best batsmen in the world
73.5  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
73.6  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond

         End of over 74  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             196/2 (lead 196)
         Dennis Lillee        11.0-3-23-1
         Wally Hammond        39(65b 7X4)
         Ken Barrington       85(199b 13X4 1X6)

74.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
74.2  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
74.3  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
74.4  McGrath to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
74.5  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
74.6  McGrath to Barrington, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Richie Benaud

         End of over 75  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             197/2 (lead 197)
         Glenn McGrath        19.0-6-63-1
         Wally Hammond        39(65b 7X4)
         Ken Barrington       86(205b 13X4 1X6)

75.1  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
75.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
75.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
75.4  Trumble to Barrington, one run, That is very well run by Wally Hammond
75.5  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
75.6  Trumble to Hammond, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 76  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             198/2 (lead 198)
         Hugh Trumble         17.0-6-40-0
         Wally Hammond        39(67b 7X4)
         Ken Barrington       87(209b 13X4 1X6)

76.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
76.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
76.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
76.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
76.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
76.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 77  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             198/2 (lead 198)
         Richie Benaud        16.0-5-49-0
         Ken Barrington       87(215b 13X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        39(67b 7X4)

77.1  Trumble to Hammond, no ball , no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
77.1  Trumble to Hammond, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
77.2  Trumble to Hammond, FOUR, Wally Hammond is going haywire!
77.3  Trumble to Hammond, one run, One more to the total
77.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
77.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
77.6  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 78  (6 runs)
         ENGLAND             204/2 (lead 204)
         Hugh Trumble         18.0-6-46-0
         Ken Barrington       87(218b 13X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        44(70b 8X4)

78.1  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
78.2  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
78.3  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
78.4  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
78.5  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
78.6  Spofforth to Hammond, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Wally Hammond

         End of over 79  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             208/2 (lead 208)
         Fred Spofforth       15.0-5-24-0
         Wally Hammond        48(76b 9X4)
         Ken Barrington       87(218b 13X4 1X6)

79.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
79.2  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
79.3  McGrath to Barrington, one run, That is very well run by Wally Hammond
79.4  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
79.5  McGrath to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
79.6  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond

         End of over 80  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             209/2 (lead 209)
         Glenn McGrath        20.0-6-64-1
         Wally Hammond        48(79b 9X4)
         Ken Barrington       88(221b 13X4 1X6)

80.1  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
80.2  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
80.3  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
80.4  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
80.5  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
80.6  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 81  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             209/2 (lead 209)
         Fred Spofforth       16.0-5-24-0
         Ken Barrington       88(227b 13X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        48(79b 9X4)

81.1  Trumble to Hammond, FOUR, Wally Hammond is one of the best batsmen in the world
Thats another fifty for Wally Hammond
81.2  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
81.3  Trumble to Hammond, FOUR, Hugh Trumble is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
81.4  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
81.5  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
81.6  Trumble to Hammond, FOUR, Wally Hammond is going haywire!

         End of over 82  (12 runs)
         ENGLAND             221/2 (lead 221)
         Hugh Trumble         19.0-6-58-0
         Wally Hammond        60(85b 12X4)
         Ken Barrington       88(227b 13X4 1X6)


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The batsmen looked in complete control with Hammond dominating his way to a very well-paced half-century and Barrington nearing in on a century.


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82.1  Lillee to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is one of the best batsmen in the world
82.2  Lillee to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
82.3  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
82.4  Lillee to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
82.5  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
82.6  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 83  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             225/2 (lead 225)
         Dennis Lillee        12.0-3-27-1
         Ken Barrington       92(233b 14X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        60(85b 12X4)

83.1  Spofforth to Hammond, FOUR, Wally Hammond is one of the best batsmen in the world
83.2  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
83.3  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
83.4  Spofforth to Hammond, one run, One more to the total
83.5  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
83.6  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 84  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             230/2 (lead 230)
         Fred Spofforth       17.0-6-29-0
         Ken Barrington       92(235b 14X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        65(89b 13X4)

84.1  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
84.2  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
84.3  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
84.4  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
84.5  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
84.6  McGrath to Hammond, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Hugh Trumble

         End of over 85  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             231/2 (lead 231)
         Glenn McGrath        21.0-6-65-1
         Ken Barrington       92(235b 14X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        66(95b 13X4)

85.1  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
85.2  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
85.3  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
85.4  Spofforth to Hammond, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Wally Hammond
85.5  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
85.6  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 86  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             235/2 (lead 235)
         Fred Spofforth       18.0-6-33-0
         Wally Hammond        70(101b 14X4)
         Ken Barrington       92(235b 14X4 1X6)

86.1  Trumble to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is one of the best batsmen in the world
86.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
86.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
86.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
86.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
86.6  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 87  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             239/2 (lead 239)
         Hugh Trumble         20.0-6-62-0
         Ken Barrington       96(241b 15X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        70(101b 14X4)

87.1  Spofforth to Hammond, FOUR, Wally Hammond is one of the best batsmen in the world
87.2  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
87.3  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
87.4  Spofforth to Hammond, one run, One more to the total
87.5  Spofforth to Barrington, one run, The misfield by Victor Trumper allows yet another run
87.6  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive

         End of over 88  (6 runs)
         ENGLAND             245/2 (lead 245)
         Fred Spofforth       19.0-6-39-0
         Wally Hammond        75(106b 15X4)
         Ken Barrington       97(242b 15X4 1X6)

88.1  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
88.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
88.3  Trumble to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is one of the best batsmen in the world
Ken Barrington raises his bat to everyone in the stadium as he reaches 100
88.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
88.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
88.6  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington

         End of over 89  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             249/2 (lead 249)
         Hugh Trumble         21.0-6-66-0
         Ken Barrington      101(248b 16X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        75(106b 15X4)

89.1  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
89.2  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
89.3  McGrath to Hammond, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Wally Hammond
89.4  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
89.5  McGrath to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
89.6  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond

         End of over 90  (4 runs)


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 END OF DAY 1
         Time: 5:00 PM
         ENGLAND             253/2 (lead 253)
         Glenn McGrath        22.0-6-69-1
         Wally Hammond        79(112b 16X4)
         Ken Barrington      101(248b 16X4 1X6)

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Barrington brought up his century - his fourth of the season off the penultimate over of the Day. He finished unbeaten on 101 off 248 balls alongside Hammond, who was batting on 79 off 112 balls. England dominated throughout to finish on 253/2 and would now fancy their chances of reaching a first innings total in excess of 450 when play resumes on Day 2.

Stumps, Day 1
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ENGLAND 1st innings
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
KS Ranjitsinhji     c. †Gilchrist  b. McGrath       3    16    0    0   18.8%
Jack Hobbs          c. †Gilchrist  b. Lillee       62   165   12    0   37.6%
Ken Barrington      not out                       101   248   16    1   40.7%
Wally Hammond*      not out                        79   112   16    0   70.5%
David Gower
Frank Woolley
Alan Knott†         
Alec Bedser
Graeme Swann
James Anderson
Sydney Barnes

 Total:  253/2       Overs:  90.0        Run Rate:  2.81     Extras:  8
 
                             Day 1  5:00 PM
 

                                     -X-

ENGLAND Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Ranji'nhji    J Hobbs      þþ                                         7 (23)
Barrington    J Hobbs      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                       113 (309)
Barrington    W Hammond    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      133 (208)


     Fall of Wickets    7/1       120/2
 

 Total:  253/2      Overs:  90.0         Run Rate:  2.81    Extras:  8

                                     -X-

AUSTRALIA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        22.0      6      69      1      3.14     1      1
Dennis Lillee        12.0      3      27      1      2.25     0      0
Fred Spofforth       19.0      6      39      0      2.05     0      0
Richie Benaud        16.0      5      49      0      3.06     0      1
Hugh Trumble         21.0      6      66      0      3.14     0      2


 EXTRAS          Wides: 1      No Balls: 4      Leg Byes: 3      Byes: 0

 Total:  253/2       Overs:  90.0        Run Rate:  2.81    Extras:  8
                                     -X-

Day 2
Day 2

ENGLAND 1st innings (253/2 overnight)

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90.1  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
90.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
90.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
90.4  Trumble to Barrington, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ken Barrington
90.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
90.6  Trumble to Barrington, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ken Barrington

         End of over 91  (8 runs)
         ENGLAND             261/2 (lead 261)
         Hugh Trumble         22.0-6-74-0
         Ken Barrington      109(254b 18X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        79(112b 16X4)
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91.1  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
91.2  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
91.3  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
91.4  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
91.5  McGrath to Hammond, three runs, They could have actually gone for the fourth
91.6  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 92  (3 runs)
         ENGLAND             264/2 (lead 264)
         Glenn McGrath        23.0-6-72-1
         Ken Barrington      109(255b 18X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        82(117b 16X4)

92.1  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
92.2  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
92.3  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
92.4  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
92.5  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
92.6  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond

         End of over 93  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             264/2 (lead 264)
         Dennis Lillee        13.0-3-27-1
         Wally Hammond        82(123b 16X4)
         Ken Barrington      109(255b 18X4 1X6)

93.1  Trumble to Barrington, one run, Great cooperation between Ken Barrington and Wally Hammond
93.2  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
93.3  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
93.4  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
93.5  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
93.6  Trumble to Hammond, FOUR, Hugh Trumble is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

         End of over 94  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             269/2 (lead 269)
         Hugh Trumble         23.0-6-79-0
         Wally Hammond        86(128b 17X4)
         Ken Barrington      110(256b 18X4 1X6)

94.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
94.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
94.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
94.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
94.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
94.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 95  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             269/2 (lead 269)
         Richie Benaud        17.0-6-49-0
         Ken Barrington      110(262b 18X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        86(128b 17X4)

95.1  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
95.2  McGrath to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
95.3  McGrath to Hammond, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Wally Hammond
95.4  McGrath to Hammond, one run, Great cooperation between Wally Hammond and Ken Barrington
95.5  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
95.6  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 96  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             274/2 (lead 274)
         Glenn McGrath        24.0-6-77-1
         Ken Barrington      110(264b 18X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        91(132b 18X4)

96.1  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
96.2  Benaud to Hammond, wide, Richie Benaud bowling a very wayward one
96.2  Benaud to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
96.3  Benaud to Hammond, one run, The misfield by Richie Benaud allows yet another run
96.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
96.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
96.6  Benaud to Barrington, one run, That is very well run by Wally Hammond

         End of over 97  (3 runs)
         ENGLAND             277/2 (lead 277)
         Richie Benaud        18.0-7-52-0
         Wally Hammond        92(136b 18X4)
         Ken Barrington      111(267b 18X4 1X6)

97.1  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
97.2  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
97.3  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
97.4  Lillee to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
97.5  Lillee to Barrington, one run, Great cooperation between Ken Barrington and Wally Hammond
97.6  Lillee to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 98  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             278/2 (lead 278)
         Dennis Lillee        14.0-4-28-1
         Wally Hammond        92(137b 18X4)
         Ken Barrington      112(272b 18X4 1X6)

98.1  Benaud to Barrington, one run, One more to the total
98.2  Benaud to Hammond, one run, The misfield by Fred Spofforth allows yet another run
98.3  Benaud to Barrington, FOUR, Richie Benaud is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
98.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
98.5  Benaud to Barrington, one run, One more to the total
98.6  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond

         End of over 99  (7 runs)
         ENGLAND             285/2 (lead 285)
         Richie Benaud        19.0-7-59-0
         Wally Hammond        93(139b 18X4)
         Ken Barrington      118(276b 19X4 1X6)

99.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
99.2  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
99.3  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
99.4  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
99.5  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
99.6  McGrath to Barrington, FOUR, Glenn McGrath is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

         End of over 100  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             289/2 (lead 289)
         Glenn McGrath        25.0-6-81-1
         Ken Barrington      122(282b 20X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond        93(139b 18X4)

100.1  Trumble to Hammond, FOUR, Hugh Trumble is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
100.2  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
100.3  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
100.4  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
100.5  Trumble to Hammond, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Wally Hammond
Wally Hammond has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
100.6  Trumble to Hammond, three runs,

         End of over 101  (11 runs)
         ENGLAND             300/2 (lead 300)
         Hugh Trumble         24.0-6-90-0
         Ken Barrington      122(282b 20X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond       104(145b 20X4)


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Wally Hammond and Ken Barrington continued their dominance over the Australian bowlers early on the second day of the Test match. Hammond brought up a 144-ball century by striking Hugh Trumble down the ground for four. It was his third of the season and took him level with his Australian rival Bradman, though at a much inferior season batting average of 58.09 as of this innings compared to the latter's 93.78 from three fewer innings.


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101.1  McGrath to Hammond, FOUR, Glenn McGrath is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
101.2  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
101.3  McGrath to Hammond, one run, One more to the total
101.4  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
101.5  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
101.6  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive

         End of over 102  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             305/2 (lead 305)
         Glenn McGrath        26.0-6-86-1
         Ken Barrington      122(285b 20X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond       109(148b 21X4)

102.1  Trumble to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
102.2  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
102.3  Trumble to Hammond, FOUR, Wally Hammond is one of the best batsmen in the world
102.4  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
102.5  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
102.6  Trumble to Hammond, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Don Bradman

         End of over 103  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             310/2 (lead 310)
         Hugh Trumble         25.0-6-95-0
         Ken Barrington      122(285b 20X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond       114(154b 22X4)

103.1  Lillee to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
103.2  Lillee to Hammond, FOUR, Wally Hammond is going haywire!
103.3  Lillee to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
103.4  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
103.5  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
103.6  Lillee to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived

         End of over 104  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             314/2 (lead 314)
         Dennis Lillee        15.0-4-32-1
         Wally Hammond       118(160b 23X4)
         Ken Barrington      122(285b 20X4 1X6)

104.1  Trumble to Barrington, one run, One more to the total
104.2  Trumble to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
104.3  Trumble to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
104.4  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
104.5  Trumble to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
104.6  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive

         End of over 105  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             315/2 (lead 315)
         Hugh Trumble         26.0-6-96-0
         Wally Hammond       118(165b 23X4)
         Ken Barrington      123(286b 20X4 1X6)

105.1  Lillee to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is one of the best batsmen in the world
105.2  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
105.3  Lillee to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
105.4  Lillee to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is one of the best batsmen in the world
105.5  Lillee to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
105.6  Lillee to Barrington, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ken Barrington

         End of over 106  (12 runs)
         ENGLAND             327/2 (lead 327)
         Dennis Lillee        16.0-4-44-1
         Ken Barrington      135(292b 23X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond       118(165b 23X4)

106.1  Trumble to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
106.2  Trumble to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
106.3  Trumble to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
106.4  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
106.5  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
106.6  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond

         End of over 107  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             327/2 (lead 327)
         Hugh Trumble         27.0-6-96-0
         Wally Hammond       118(171b 23X4)
         Ken Barrington      135(292b 23X4 1X6)

107.1  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
107.2  Spofforth to Barrington, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ken Barrington
107.3  Spofforth to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is going haywire!
107.4  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
107.5  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
107.6  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive

         End of over 108  (8 runs)
         ENGLAND             335/2 (lead 335)
         Fred Spofforth       20.0-6-47-0
         Ken Barrington      143(298b 25X4 1X6)
         Wally Hammond       118(171b 23X4)

108.1  Trumble to Hammond, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Wally Hammond
108.2  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
108.3  Trumble to Hammond, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Victor Trumper

         Wally Hammond          122 (174b 24X4)
         c. Trumper     b. Trumble

108.4  Trumble to Gower, no run, Left alone by David Gower
108.5  Trumble to Gower, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Fred Spofforth
108.6  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived

         End of over 109  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             340/3 (lead 340)
         Hugh Trumble         28.0-7-101-1
         Ken Barrington      143(299b 25X4 1X6)
         David Gower           1(2b)


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Hugh Trumble appeared mighty relieved at getting rid of Hammond for 122 thanks to a fine catch from Victor Trumper. After having toiled for 53.1 overs and conceded 219 runs, Australia finally had a breakthrough.


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109.1  Benaud to Gower, no run, David Gower was completely deceived
109.2  Benaud to Gower, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
109.3  Benaud to Gower, OUT, Dennis Lillee takes an easy catch to dismiss David Gower

         David Gower            1 (5b)
         c. Lillee      b. Benaud

109.4  Benaud to Woolley, no run, Left alone by Frank Woolley
109.5  Benaud to Woolley, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Adam Gilchrist

         Frank Woolley          0 (2b)
         c. Gilchrist   b. Benaud

109.6  Benaud to Knott, FOUR, What a blunder by Glenn McGrath. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield

         End of over 110  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             344/5 (lead 344)
         Richie Benaud        20.0-7-63-2
         Alan Knott            4(1b 1X4)
         Ken Barrington      143(299b 25X4 1X6)


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Richie Benaud joined in on the act and nabbed two in the very next over - David Gower for 1 and Frank Woolley for 0. England, who were in a nigh impregnable position just an over before were now suffering a mini-collapse of sorts.


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110.1  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
110.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
110.3  Trumble to Barrington, one run, One more to the total
110.4  Trumble to Knott, no run, Alan Knott playing forward defensive
110.5  Trumble to Knott, no run, Alan Knott was completely deceived
110.6  Trumble to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott

         End of over 111  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             345/5 (lead 345)
         Hugh Trumble         29.0-7-102-1
         Alan Knott            4(4b 1X4)
         Ken Barrington      144(302b 25X4 1X6)

111.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
111.2  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
111.3  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
111.4  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
111.5  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
111.6  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington

         End of over 112  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             345/5 (lead 345)
         Glenn McGrath        27.0-6-86-1
         Ken Barrington      144(308b 25X4 1X6)
         Alan Knott            4(4b 1X4)

112.1  Spofforth to Knott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
112.2  Spofforth to Knott, FOUR, Fred Spofforth is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
112.3  Spofforth to Knott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
112.4  Spofforth to Knott, no run, Alan Knott was completely deceived
112.5  Spofforth to Knott, no run, Alan Knott was completely deceived
112.6  Spofforth to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott

         End of over 113  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             349/5 (lead 349)
         Fred Spofforth       21.0-6-51-0
         Alan Knott            8(10b 2X4)
         Ken Barrington      144(308b 25X4 1X6)

113.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
113.2  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
113.3  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
113.4  McGrath to Barrington, three runs, Great save by Steven Smith 3 instead of 4
113.5  McGrath to Knott, no run, Defensively played by Alan Knott
113.6  McGrath to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott

         End of over 114  (3 runs)
         ENGLAND             352/5 (lead 352)
         Glenn McGrath        28.0-7-89-1
         Alan Knott            8(12b 2X4)
         Ken Barrington      147(312b 25X4 1X6)

114.1  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
114.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
114.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
114.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
114.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
114.6  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 115  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             352/5 (lead 352)
         Hugh Trumble         30.0-7-102-1
         Ken Barrington      147(318b 25X4 1X6)
         Alan Knott            8(12b 2X4)

115.1  Spofforth to Knott, no run, Defensively played by Alan Knott
115.2  Spofforth to Knott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
115.3  Spofforth to Knott, no run, Alan Knott playing forward defensive
115.4  Spofforth to Knott, no run, Defensively played by Alan Knott
115.5  Spofforth to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
115.6  Spofforth to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott

         End of over 116  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             352/5 (lead 352)
         Fred Spofforth       22.0-6-51-0
         Alan Knott            8(18b 2X4)
         Ken Barrington      147(318b 25X4 1X6)

116.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
116.2  McGrath to Barrington, one run, That is very well run by Alan Knott
116.3  McGrath to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
116.4  McGrath to Knott, FOUR, What a blunder by Allan Border. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
116.5  McGrath to Knott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
116.6  McGrath to Knott, no run, Alan Knott was completely deceived

         End of over 117  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             357/5 (lead 357)
         Glenn McGrath        29.0-7-94-1
         Alan Knott           12(22b 3X4)
         Ken Barrington      148(320b 25X4 1X6)

117.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
117.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
117.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
117.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
117.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
117.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 118  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             357/5 (lead 357)
         Richie Benaud        21.0-7-63-2
         Ken Barrington      148(326b 25X4 1X6)
         Alan Knott           12(22b 3X4)

118.1  Trumble to Knott, no run, Defensively played by Alan Knott
118.2  Trumble to Knott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
118.3  Trumble to Knott, no run, Alan Knott playing forward defensive
118.4  Trumble to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
118.5  Trumble to Knott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
118.6  Trumble to Knott, no run, Alan Knott playing forward defensive

         End of over 119  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             357/5 (lead 357)
         Hugh Trumble         31.0-8-102-1
         Alan Knott           12(28b 3X4)
         Ken Barrington      148(326b 25X4 1X6)

119.1  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
119.2  Lillee to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
119.3  Lillee to Barrington, one run, One more to the total
119.4  Lillee to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
119.5  Lillee to Knott, no run, Defensively played by Alan Knott
119.6  Lillee to Knott, no run, Alan Knott was completely deceived

         End of over 120  (1 runs)


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England went into the Lunch interval with the score at 358/5 and Ken Barrington remaining firmly rooted on 149.


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         LUNCH: DAY 2
         Time: 12:02 PM
         ENGLAND             358/5 (lead 358)
         Dennis Lillee        17.0-4-45-1
         Alan Knott           12(31b 3X4)
         Ken Barrington      149(329b 25X4 1X6)


Lunch, Day 2


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120.1  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
120.2  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
120.3  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
120.4  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
120.5  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
120.6  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 121  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             358/5 (lead 358)
         Fred Spofforth       23.0-7-51-0
         Ken Barrington      149(335b 25X4 1X6)
         Alan Knott           12(31b 3X4)

121.1  Trumble to Knott, one run, One more to the total
121.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
121.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
121.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
121.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
121.6  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive

         End of over 122  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             359/5 (lead 359)
         Hugh Trumble         32.0-9-103-1
         Ken Barrington      149(340b 25X4 1X6)
         Alan Knott           13(32b 3X4)

122.1  McGrath to Knott, no run, Defensively played by Alan Knott
122.2  McGrath to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
122.3  McGrath to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
122.4  McGrath to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
122.5  McGrath to Knott, no run, Alan Knott was completely deceived
122.6  McGrath to Knott, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head

         End of over 123  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             363/5 (lead 363)
         Glenn McGrath        30.0-7-98-1
         Alan Knott           17(38b 4X4)
         Ken Barrington      149(340b 25X4 1X6)

123.1  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
123.2  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
123.3  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
123.4  Lillee to Barrington, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ken Barrington
This really is an amazing performance by Ken Barrington. 150 runs!
123.5  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
123.6  Lillee to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 124  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             367/5 (lead 367)
         Dennis Lillee        18.0-4-49-1
         Ken Barrington      153(346b 26X4 1X6)
         Alan Knott           17(38b 4X4)


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Barrington went past 150 with a boundary off Dennis Lillee. Despite having batted for nearly 350 deliveries, he was showing no signs of wanting to get out anytime soon.


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124.1  Trumble to Knott, one run, That is very well run by Ken Barrington
124.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
124.3  Trumble to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is going haywire!
124.4  Trumble to Barrington, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ken Barrington
124.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
124.6  Trumble to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 125  (13 runs)
         ENGLAND             380/5 (lead 380)
         Hugh Trumble         33.0-9-116-1
         Ken Barrington      165(351b 29X4 1X6)
         Alan Knott           18(39b 4X4)

125.1  Benaud to Knott, no run, Defensively played by Alan Knott
125.2  Benaud to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
125.3  Benaud to Knott, three runs, Great save by Dennis Lillee 3 instead of 4
125.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
125.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
125.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington

         End of over 126  (3 runs)
         ENGLAND             383/5 (lead 383)
         Richie Benaud        22.0-8-66-2
         Ken Barrington      165(354b 29X4 1X6)
         Alan Knott           21(42b 4X4)

126.1  Spofforth to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
126.2  Spofforth to Knott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
126.3  Spofforth to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
126.4  Spofforth to Knott, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Alan Knott is out

         Alan Knott             21 (46b 4X4)
                        b. Spofforth

126.5  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
126.6  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser was completely deceived

         End of over 127  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             383/6 (lead 383)
         Fred Spofforth       24.0-8-51-1
         Alec Bedser           0(2b)
         Ken Barrington      165(354b 29X4 1X6)

127.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
127.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
127.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
127.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
127.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
127.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive

         End of over 128  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             383/6 (lead 383)
         Richie Benaud        23.0-8-66-2
         Ken Barrington      165(360b 29X4 1X6)
         Alec Bedser           0(2b)

128.1  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser was completely deceived
128.2  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
128.3  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
128.4  Spofforth to Bedser, one run, One more to the total
128.5  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
128.6  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington

         End of over 129  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             384/6 (lead 384)
         Fred Spofforth       25.0-9-52-1
         Ken Barrington      165(362b 29X4 1X6)
         Alec Bedser           1(6b)

129.1  Benaud to Bedser, one run, The misfield by Victor Trumper allows yet another run
129.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
129.3  Benaud to Barrington, one run, One more to the total
129.4  Benaud to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
129.5  Benaud to Bedser, FOUR, Alec Bedser is going haywire!
129.6  Benaud to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 130  (6 runs)
         ENGLAND             390/6 (lead 390)
         Richie Benaud        24.0-9-72-2
         Alec Bedser           6(10b 1X4)
         Ken Barrington      166(364b 29X4 1X6)

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130.1  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
130.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
130.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
130.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
130.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
130.6  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington

         End of over 131  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             390/6 (lead 390)
         Hugh Trumble         34.0-9-116-1
         Ken Barrington      166(370b 29X4 1X6)
         Alec Bedser           6(10b 1X4)

131.1  Lillee to Bedser, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
131.2  Lillee to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
131.3  Lillee to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser playing forward defensive
131.4  Lillee to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
131.5  Lillee to Bedser, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
131.6  Lillee to Bedser, no run, Defensively played by Alec Bedser

         End of over 132  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             390/6 (lead 390)
         Dennis Lillee        19.0-4-49-1
         Alec Bedser           6(16b 1X4)
         Ken Barrington      166(370b 29X4 1X6)

132.1  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
132.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
132.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
132.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
132.5  Trumble to Barrington, one run, Great cooperation between Ken Barrington and Alec Bedser
132.6  Trumble to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser playing forward defensive

         End of over 133  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             391/6 (lead 391)
         Hugh Trumble         35.0-10-117-1
         Alec Bedser           6(17b 1X4)
         Ken Barrington      167(375b 29X4 1X6)

133.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
133.2  McGrath to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
133.3  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
133.4  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
133.5  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
133.6  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington

         End of over 134  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             391/6 (lead 391)
         Glenn McGrath        31.0-7-98-1
         Ken Barrington      167(381b 29X4 1X6)
         Alec Bedser           6(17b 1X4)

134.1  Benaud to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser was completely deceived
134.2  Benaud to Bedser, one run, That is very well run by Ken Barrington
134.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
134.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
134.5  Benaud to Barrington, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ken Barrington
134.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 135  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             396/6 (lead 396)
         Richie Benaud        25.0-9-77-2
         Ken Barrington      171(385b 30X4 1X6)
         Alec Bedser           7(19b 1X4)

135.1  Lillee to Bedser, FOUR, Dennis Lillee is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
135.2  Lillee to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
135.3  Lillee to Bedser, one run, One more to the total
135.4  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
135.5  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
135.6  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive

         End of over 136  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             401/6 (lead 401)
         Dennis Lillee        20.0-5-54-1
         Ken Barrington      171(388b 30X4 1X6)
         Alec Bedser          12(22b 2X4)

136.1  Benaud to Bedser, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
136.2  Benaud to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
136.3  Benaud to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser was completely deceived
136.4  Benaud to Bedser, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Alec Bedser the finger

         Alec Bedser            12 (26b 2X4)
         c. Gilchrist   b. Benaud

136.5  Benaud to Swann, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
136.6  Benaud to Swann, FOUR, Graeme Swann is going haywire!

         End of over 137  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             405/7 (lead 405)
         Richie Benaud        26.0-9-81-3
         Graeme Swann          4(2b 1X4)
         Ken Barrington      171(388b 30X4 1X6)

137.1  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
137.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
137.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
137.4  Trumble to Barrington, one run, The misfield by Richie Benaud allows yet another run
137.5  Trumble to Swann, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
137.6  Trumble to Swann, no run, Left alone by Graeme Swann

         End of over 138  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             406/7 (lead 406)
         Hugh Trumble         36.0-10-118-1
         Graeme Swann          4(4b 1X4)
         Ken Barrington      172(392b 30X4 1X6)

138.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
138.2  Benaud to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is going haywire!
138.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
138.4  Benaud to Barrington, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ken Barrington
138.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
138.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 139  (8 runs)
         ENGLAND             414/7 (lead 414)
         Richie Benaud        27.0-9-89-3
         Ken Barrington      180(398b 32X4 1X6)
         Graeme Swann          4(4b 1X4)

139.1  Lillee to Swann, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
139.2  Lillee to Swann, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
139.3  Lillee to Swann, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Swann
139.4  Lillee to Swann, no run, Left alone by Graeme Swann
139.5  Lillee to Swann, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
139.6  Lillee to Swann, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 140  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             418/7 (lead 418)
         Dennis Lillee        21.0-5-58-1
         Graeme Swann          8(10b 2X4)
         Ken Barrington      180(398b 32X4 1X6)

140.1  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
140.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
140.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
140.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
140.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
140.6  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington

         End of over 141  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             418/7 (lead 418)
         Hugh Trumble         37.0-10-118-1
         Ken Barrington      180(404b 32X4 1X6)
         Graeme Swann          8(10b 2X4)


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"For men may come and men may go, but I go on forever..." England lost a few more wickets in the form of Alan Knott and Alec Bedser, and yet Barrington remained out there still. There seemed to be nothing Australia could do except try their luck with the batsmen at the other end.


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141.1  Spofforth to Swann, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
141.2  Spofforth to Swann, no run, Left alone by Graeme Swann
141.3  Spofforth to Swann, FOUR, Fred Spofforth is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
141.4  Spofforth to Swann, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
141.5  Spofforth to Swann, OUT, Arthur Morris takes an easy catch to dismiss Graeme Swann

         Graeme Swann           12 (15b 3X4)
         c. Morris      b. Spofforth

141.6  Spofforth to Anderson, no run, Left alone by James Anderson

         End of over 142  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             422/8 (lead 422)
         Fred Spofforth       26.0-9-56-2
         James Anderson        0(1b)
         Ken Barrington      180(404b 32X4 1X6)

142.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
142.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
142.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
142.4  Benaud to Barrington, no ball , one run, The misfield by Dennis Lillee allows yet another run
142.4  Benaud to Barrington, one run, The misfield by Dennis Lillee allows yet another run
142.5  Benaud to Anderson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
142.6  Benaud to Anderson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 143  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND             424/8 (lead 424)
         Richie Benaud        28.0-9-91-3
         James Anderson        0(3b)
         Ken Barrington      181(408b 32X4 1X6)

143.1  Lillee to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
143.2  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
143.3  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
143.4  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
143.5  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
143.6  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington

         End of over 144  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             424/8 (lead 424)
         Dennis Lillee        22.0-5-58-1
         Ken Barrington      181(414b 32X4 1X6)
         James Anderson        0(3b)

144.1  McGrath to Anderson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
144.2  McGrath to Anderson, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
144.3  McGrath to Anderson, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Arthur Morris

         James Anderson         0 (6b)
         c. Morris      b. McGrath

144.4  McGrath to Barnes, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
144.5  McGrath to Barnes, no run, Defensively played by Sydney Barnes
144.6  McGrath to Barnes, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Sydney Barnes the finger

         Sydney Barnes          4 (3b 1X4)
         c. Gilchrist   b. McGrath


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That's exactly what they did as Glenn McGrath finally brought England's first innings to a close on 428 by dismissing James Anderson and Sydney Barnes in quick succession. Barrington remained unbeaten on 181 off a staggering 414 balls in what was one of the grittiest batting displays in LAB history. Australia might have Bradman in their ranks, but that will be one tough act to follow.


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         End of innings (145.0 overs)
         Day 2   2:12 PM
         ENGLAND             428/10
         (Run Rate: 2.95)
         Glenn McGrath         32.0-8-102-3
         Ken Barrington      181(414b 32X4 1X6)
HTML:
Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
KS Ranjitsinhji     c. †Gilchrist  b. McGrath       3    16    0    0   18.8%
Jack Hobbs          c. †Gilchrist  b. Lillee       62   165   12    0   37.6%
Ken Barrington      not out                       181   414   32    1   43.7%
Wally Hammond*      c. Trumper     b. Trumble     122   174   24    0   70.1%
David Gower         c. Lillee      b. Benaud        1     5    0    0   20.0%
Frank Woolley       c. †Gilchrist  b. Benaud        0     2    0    0    0.0%
Alan Knott†                        b. Spofforth    21    46    4    0   45.7%
Alec Bedser         c. †Gilchrist  b. Benaud       12    26    2    0   46.2%
Graeme Swann        c. Morris      b. Spofforth    12    15    3    0   80.0%
James Anderson      c. Morris      b. McGrath       0     6    0    0    0.0%
Sydney Barnes       c. †Gilchrist  b. McGrath       4     3    1    0  133.3%

 Total:  428/10       Overs:  145.0        Run Rate:  2.95     Extras:  10

                             Day 2  2:12 PM


                                     -X-

ENGLAND Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Ranji'nhji    J Hobbs      þþ                                         7 (23)
Barrington    J Hobbs      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                       113 (309)
Barrington    W Hammond    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      219 (319)
Barrington    D Gower      þ                                          1 (6)
Barrington    F Woolley                                               0 (2)
Barrington    A Knott      þþþþþþ                                    43 (101)
Barrington    A Bedser     þþ                                        18 (60)
Barrington    G Swann      þþþ                                       21 (31)
Barrington    J Anderson   þ                                          2 (16)
Barrington    S Barnes     þ                                          4 (3)


     Fall of Wickets    7/1       120/2     339/3     340/4     340/5
                        383/6     401/7     422/8     424/9     428/10

 Total:  428/10      Overs:  145.0         Run Rate:  2.95    Extras:  10

                                     -X-

AUSTRALIA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        32.0      8     102      3      3.19     1      1
Dennis Lillee        22.0      6      58      1      2.64     0      0
Fred Spofforth       26.0      9      56      2      2.15     0      0
Richie Benaud        28.0      9      91      3      3.25     1      2
Hugh Trumble         37.0     11     118      1      3.19     0      2


 EXTRAS          Wides: 2      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 3      Byes: 0

 Total:  428/10       Overs:  145.0        Run Rate:  2.95    Extras:  10
                                     -X-


Australia trail by 428 runs.


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AUSTRALIA 1st innings
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0.1  Anderson to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
0.2  Anderson to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.3  Anderson to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
0.4  Anderson to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
0.5  Anderson to Morris, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
0.6  Anderson to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris

         End of over 1  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA             0/0 (deficit 428)
         James Anderson       1.0-0-0-0
         Arthur Morris         0(6b)
         Victor Trumper        0(0b)
HTML:
1.1  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
1.2  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper was completely deceived
1.3  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
1.4  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
1.5  Bedser to Trumper, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Victor Trumper
1.6  Bedser to Trumper, no ball , no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
1.6  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper

         End of over 2  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA             5/0 (deficit 423)
         Alec Bedser          1.0-0-5-0
         Victor Trumper        4(6b 1X4)
         Arthur Morris         0(6b)

2.1  Barnes to Morris, no run, Defensively played by Arthur Morris
2.2  Barnes to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.3  Barnes to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
2.4  Barnes to Morris, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
2.5  Barnes to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
2.6  Barnes to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris was completely deceived

         End of over 3  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA             5/0 (deficit 423)
         Sydney Barnes        1.0-0-0-0
         Arthur Morris         0(12b)
         Victor Trumper        4(6b 1X4)

3.1  Anderson to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
3.2  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
3.3  Anderson to Trumper, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Victor Trumper
3.4  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
3.5  Anderson to Trumper, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
3.6  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper

         End of over 4  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA             9/0 (deficit 419)
         James Anderson       2.0-1-4-0
         Victor Trumper        8(12b 2X4)
         Arthur Morris         0(12b)

4.1  Bedser to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
4.2  Bedser to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
4.3  Bedser to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.4  Bedser to Morris, no run, Defensively played by Arthur Morris
4.5  Bedser to Morris, FOUR, Arthur Morris is going haywire!
4.6  Bedser to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris

         End of over 5  (4 runs)


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Victor Trumper and Arthur Morris had 5 uncomfortable overs to bat until the Tea interval was called.


HTML:
         TEA: DAY 2
         Time: 2:32 PM
         AUSTRALIA            13/0 (deficit 415)
         Alec Bedser          2.0-0-9-0
         Arthur Morris         4(18b 1X4)
         Victor Trumper        8(12b 2X4)


Tea, Day 2


HTML:
5.1  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
5.2  Barnes to Trumper, one run, Great cooperation between Victor Trumper and Arthur Morris
5.3  Barnes to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.4  Barnes to Morris, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
5.5  Barnes to Morris, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
5.6  Barnes to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive

         End of over 6  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            18/0 (deficit 410)
         Sydney Barnes        2.0-1-5-0
         Arthur Morris         8(22b 2X4)
         Victor Trumper        9(14b 2X4)

6.1  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
6.2  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
6.3  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
6.4  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
6.5  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
6.6  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 7  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            18/0 (deficit 410)
         Alec Bedser          3.0-0-9-0
         Victor Trumper        9(20b 2X4)
         Arthur Morris         8(22b 2X4)

7.1  Anderson to Morris, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.2  Anderson to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
7.3  Anderson to Morris, no run, Defensively played by Arthur Morris
7.4  Anderson to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris was completely deceived
7.5  Anderson to Morris, FOUR, James Anderson is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
7.6  Anderson to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive

         End of over 8  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            22/0 (deficit 406)
         James Anderson       3.0-1-8-0
         Arthur Morris        12(28b 3X4)
         Victor Trumper        9(20b 2X4)

8.1  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
8.2  Barnes to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
8.3  Barnes to Trumper, FOUR, Victor Trumper is going haywire!
8.4  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
8.5  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
8.6  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 9  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            26/0 (deficit 402)
         Sydney Barnes        3.0-1-9-0
         Victor Trumper       13(26b 3X4)
         Arthur Morris        12(28b 3X4)

9.1  Woolley to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.2  Woolley to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
9.3  Woolley to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.4  Woolley to Morris, one run, The misfield by Sydney Barnes allows yet another run
9.5  Woolley to Trumper, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
9.6  Woolley to Trumper, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 10  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            27/0 (deficit 401)
         Frank Woolley        1.0-0-1-0
         Victor Trumper       13(28b 3X4)
         Arthur Morris        13(32b 3X4)

10.1  Swann to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
10.2  Swann to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.3  Swann to Morris, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Arthur Morris
10.4  Swann to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.5  Swann to Morris, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.6  Swann to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris

         End of over 11  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            31/0 (deficit 397)
         Graeme Swann         1.0-0-4-0
         Arthur Morris        17(38b 4X4)
         Victor Trumper       13(28b 3X4)

11.1  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper was completely deceived
11.2  Barnes to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
11.3  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
11.4  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
11.5  Barnes to Trumper, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire gives it out LBW

         Victor Trumper         13 (33b 3X4)
         lbw            b. Barnes

11.6  Barnes to Bradman, one run, Great cooperation between Don Bradman and Arthur Morris

         End of over 12  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            32/1 (deficit 396)
         Sydney Barnes        4.0-1-10-1
         Arthur Morris        17(38b 4X4)
         Don Bradman           1(1b)


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Trumper didn't survive very long once play resumed, with his Golden Age nemesis Sydney Barnes trapping him lbw to bring up England's first wicket. Out walked 'The Don'.


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12.1  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
12.2  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
12.3  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
12.4  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
12.5  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
12.6  Anderson to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman

         End of over 13  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            36/1 (deficit 392)
         James Anderson       4.0-1-12-0
         Don Bradman           5(7b 1X4)
         Arthur Morris        17(38b 4X4)

13.1  Barnes to Morris, one run, Great cooperation between Arthur Morris and Don Bradman
13.2  Barnes to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman
13.3  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
13.4  Barnes to Bradman, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Don Bradman
13.5  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
13.6  Barnes to Bradman, one run, Great cooperation between Don Bradman and Arthur Morris

         End of over 14  (10 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            46/1 (deficit 382)
         Sydney Barnes        5.0-1-20-1
         Arthur Morris        18(39b 4X4)
         Don Bradman          14(12b 3X4)

14.1  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
14.2  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.3  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
14.4  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
14.5  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
14.6  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman

         End of over 15  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            46/1 (deficit 382)
         Alec Bedser          4.0-1-9-0
         Don Bradman          14(18b 3X4)
         Arthur Morris        18(39b 4X4)

15.1  Hammond to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
15.2  Hammond to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
15.3  Hammond to Morris, legbye, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
15.4  Hammond to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman
15.5  Hammond to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
15.6  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive

         End of over 16  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            51/1 (deficit 377)
         Wally Hammond        1.0-0-4-0
         Don Bradman          18(21b 4X4)
         Arthur Morris        18(42b 4X4)

16.1  Bedser to Morris, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
16.2  Bedser to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris was completely deceived
16.3  Bedser to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.4  Bedser to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
16.5  Bedser to Morris, one run, That is very well run by Don Bradman
16.6  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman

         End of over 17  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            52/1 (deficit 376)
         Alec Bedser          5.0-2-10-0
         Don Bradman          18(22b 4X4)
         Arthur Morris        19(47b 4X4)

17.1  Swann to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
17.2  Swann to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
17.3  Swann to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
17.4  Swann to Morris, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
17.5  Swann to Morris, no run, Defensively played by Arthur Morris
17.6  Swann to Morris, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head

         End of over 18  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            56/1 (deficit 372)
         Graeme Swann         2.0-0-8-0
         Arthur Morris        23(53b 5X4)
         Don Bradman          18(22b 4X4)

18.1  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.2  Barnes to Bradman, FOUR, Sydney Barnes is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
18.3  Barnes to Bradman, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Frank Woolley
18.4  Barnes to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
18.5  Barnes to Morris, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
18.6  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 19  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            64/1 (deficit 364)
         Sydney Barnes        6.0-1-28-1
         Don Bradman          23(26b 5X4)
         Arthur Morris        26(55b 5X4)

19.1  Bedser to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
19.2  Bedser to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
19.3  Bedser to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
19.4  Bedser to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
19.5  Bedser to Morris, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.6  Bedser to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris

         End of over 20  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            64/1 (deficit 364)
         Alec Bedser          6.0-2-10-0
         Arthur Morris        26(61b 5X4)
         Don Bradman          23(26b 5X4)

20.1  Swann to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
20.2  Swann to Bradman, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Don Bradman
20.3  Swann to Bradman, no ball , one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by James Anderson
20.3  Swann to Bradman, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by James Anderson
20.4  Swann to Morris, one run, The misfield by KS Ranjitsinhji allows yet another run
20.5  Swann to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman
20.6  Swann to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 21  (11 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            75/1 (deficit 353)
         Graeme Swann         3.0-0-19-0
         Don Bradman          32(31b 7X4)
         Arthur Morris        27(62b 5X4)


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Don Bradman was off to a rollicking start much to the delight of the home crowd.


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21.1  Barnes to Morris, one run, Great cooperation between Arthur Morris and Don Bradman
21.2  Barnes to Bradman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
21.3  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
21.4  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
21.5  Barnes to Bradman, no ball , one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by James Anderson
21.5  Barnes to Bradman, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by James Anderson
21.6  Barnes to Morris, one run, The misfield by KS Ranjitsinhji allows yet another run

         End of over 22  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            79/1 (deficit 349)
         Sydney Barnes        7.0-1-32-1
         Don Bradman          33(35b 7X4)
         Arthur Morris        29(64b 5X4)

22.1  Bedser to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
22.2  Bedser to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
22.3  Bedser to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
22.4  Bedser to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
22.5  Bedser to Morris, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.6  Bedser to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris

         End of over 23  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            79/1 (deficit 349)
         Alec Bedser          7.0-3-10-0
         Arthur Morris        29(70b 5X4)
         Don Bradman          33(35b 7X4)

23.1  Swann to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
23.2  Swann to Bradman, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Don Bradman
23.3  Swann to Bradman, no ball , one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by James Anderson
23.3  Swann to Bradman, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by James Anderson
23.4  Swann to Morris, one run, The misfield by KS Ranjitsinhji allows yet another run
23.5  Swann to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman
23.6  Swann to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 24  (11 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            90/1 (deficit 338)
         Graeme Swann         4.0-0-30-0
         Don Bradman          42(40b 9X4)
         Arthur Morris        30(71b 5X4)

24.1  Barnes to Morris, one run, Great cooperation between Arthur Morris and Don Bradman
24.2  Barnes to Bradman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
24.3  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
24.4  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
24.5  Barnes to Bradman, no ball , one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by James Anderson
24.5  Barnes to Bradman, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by James Anderson
24.6  Barnes to Morris, one run, The misfield by KS Ranjitsinhji allows yet another run

         End of over 25  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            94/1 (deficit 334)
         Sydney Barnes        8.0-1-36-1
         Don Bradman          43(44b 9X4)
         Arthur Morris        32(73b 5X4)

25.1  Bedser to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
25.2  Bedser to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
25.3  Bedser to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
25.4  Bedser to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
25.5  Bedser to Morris, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.6  Bedser to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris

         End of over 26  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            94/1 (deficit 334)
         Alec Bedser          8.0-4-10-0
         Arthur Morris        32(79b 5X4)
         Don Bradman          43(44b 9X4)

26.1  Swann to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
26.2  Swann to Bradman, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Don Bradman
26.3  Swann to Bradman, no ball , no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
26.3  Swann to Bradman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
26.4  Swann to Bradman, one run, That is very well run by Arthur Morris
26.5  Swann to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.6  Swann to Morris, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Arthur Morris

         End of over 27  (10 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           104/1 (deficit 324)
         Graeme Swann         5.0-0-40-0
         Arthur Morris        36(81b 6X4)
         Don Bradman          48(48b 10X4)

27.1  Woolley to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.2  Woolley to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
27.3  Woolley to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.4  Woolley to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is going haywire!
The crowd cheers for Don Bradman's fifty
27.5  Woolley to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
27.6  Woolley to Bradman, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Ken Barrington

         End of over 28  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           109/1 (deficit 319)
         Frank Woolley        2.0-0-6-0
         Arthur Morris        36(81b 6X4)
         Don Bradman          53(54b 11X4)


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He raced to a half-century at nearly a run-a-ball without really looking to hit out. Such was his dominance over England's bowlers; Graeme Swann in particular as he was carted for 40 off his first 5 overs.


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28.1  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
28.2  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
28.3  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.4  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
28.5  Hammond to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
28.6  Hammond to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 29  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           109/1 (deficit 319)
         Wally Hammond        2.0-0-4-0
         Don Bradman          53(60b 11X4)
         Arthur Morris        36(81b 6X4)

29.1  Woolley to Morris, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.2  Woolley to Morris, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
29.3  Woolley to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
29.4  Woolley to Morris, legbye, Left alone by Arthur Morris
29.5  Woolley to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
29.6  Woolley to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 30  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           110/1 (deficit 318)
         Frank Woolley        3.0-0-6-0
         Don Bradman          53(62b 11X4)
         Arthur Morris        36(85b 6X4)

30.1  Barnes to Morris, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
30.2  Barnes to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris was completely deceived
30.3  Barnes to Morris, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Arthur Morris
30.4  Barnes to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.5  Barnes to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris was completely deceived
30.6  Barnes to Morris, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 31  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           114/1 (deficit 314)
         Sydney Barnes        9.0-1-40-1
         Arthur Morris        40(91b 7X4)
         Don Bradman          53(62b 11X4)

31.1  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
31.2  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.3  Bedser to Bradman, three runs,
31.4  Bedser to Morris, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
31.5  Bedser to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.6  Bedser to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris was completely deceived

         End of over 32  (3 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           117/1 (deficit 311)
         Alec Bedser          9.0-5-13-0
         Arthur Morris        40(94b 7X4)
         Don Bradman          56(65b 11X4)

32.1  Swann to Bradman, one run, Great cooperation between Don Bradman and Arthur Morris
32.2  Swann to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.3  Swann to Morris, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
32.4  Swann to Morris, one run, That is very well run by Don Bradman
32.5  Swann to Bradman, one run, The misfield by Alec Bedser allows yet another run
32.6  Swann to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           120/1 (deficit 308)
         Graeme Swann         6.0-0-43-0
         Arthur Morris        41(98b 7X4)
         Don Bradman          58(67b 11X4)

33.1  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
33.2  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
33.3  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
33.4  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.5  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.6  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive

         End of over 34  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           120/1 (deficit 308)
         Alec Bedser          10.0-5-13-0
         Don Bradman          58(73b 11X4)
         Arthur Morris        41(98b 7X4)

34.1  Barnes to Morris, no ball, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
34.1  Barnes to Morris, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
34.2  Barnes to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
34.3  Barnes to Morris, legbye, Left alone by Arthur Morris
34.4  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
34.5  Barnes to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.6  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive

         End of over 35  (6 runs)


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Australia ended the day on 126/1 with both Don Bradman and his Invincibles' deputy Arthur Morris looking in good form on 58 and 45 respectively. The pair had helped reduce Australia's deficit by a good 100 runs after Trumper's early dismissal and will want to capitalize on it the next day.


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         END OF DAY 2
         Time: 5:01 PM
         AUSTRALIA           126/1 (deficit 302)
         Sydney Barnes        10.0-1-45-1
         Don Bradman          58(76b 11X4)
         Arthur Morris        45(101b 8X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Arthur Morris       not out                        45   101    8    0   44.6%
Victor Trumper      lbw            b. Barnes       13    33    3    0   39.4%
Don Bradman*        not out                        58    76   11    0   76.3%
Steven Smith
Allan Border
Richie Benaud   
Adam Gilchrist†
Hugh Trumble
Dennis Lillee
Fred Spofforth
Glenn McGrath

 Total:  126/1       Overs:  35.0         Run Rate:  3.60     Extras:  10

                             Day 2  5:01 PM


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AUSTRALIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Morris      V Trumper    þþþþþþþþþþ                                31 (71)
A Morris      D Bradman    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       95 (139)



     Fall of Wickets    31/1


 Total:  126/1      Overs:  35.0          Run Rate:  3.60    Extras:  10

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ENGLAND Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
James Anderson        4.0      1      12      0      3.00     0      0
Alec Bedser          10.0      5      13      0      1.30     0      1
Sydney Barnes        10.0      1      45      1      4.50     0      3
Frank Woolley         3.0      0       6      0      2.00     0      0
Graeme Swann          6.0      0      43      0      7.17     0      3
Wally Hammond         2.0      1       4      0      2.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 0      No Balls: 7      Leg Byes: 3      Byes: 0

 Total:  126/1       Overs:  35.0         Run Rate:  3.60    Extras:  10
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Stumps, Day 2
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ENGLAND 1st innings (253/2 overnight)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
KS Ranjitsinhji     c. †Gilchrist  b. McGrath       3    16    0    0   18.8%
Jack Hobbs          c. †Gilchrist  b. Lillee       62   165   12    0   37.6%
Ken Barrington      not out                       181   414   32    1   43.7%
Wally Hammond*      c. Trumper     b. Trumble     122   174   24    0   70.1%
David Gower         c. Lillee      b. Benaud        1     5    0    0   20.0%
Frank Woolley       c. †Gilchrist  b. Benaud        0     2    0    0    0.0%
Alan Knott†                        b. Spofforth    21    46    4    0   45.7%
Alec Bedser         c. †Gilchrist  b. Benaud       12    26    2    0   46.2%
Graeme Swann        c. Morris      b. Spofforth    12    15    3    0   80.0%
James Anderson      c. Morris      b. McGrath       0     6    0    0    0.0%
Sydney Barnes       c. †Gilchrist  b. McGrath       4     3    1    0  133.3%

 Total:  428/10       Overs:  145.0        Run Rate:  2.95     Extras:  10
 
                             Day 2  2:12 PM
 

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ENGLAND Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Ranji'nhji    J Hobbs      þþ                                         7 (23)
Barrington    J Hobbs      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                       113 (309)
Barrington    W Hammond    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      219 (319)
Barrington    D Gower      þ                                          1 (6)
Barrington    F Woolley                                               0 (2)
Barrington    A Knott      þþþþþþ                                    43 (101)
Barrington    A Bedser     þþ                                        18 (60)
Barrington    G Swann      þþþ                                       21 (31)
Barrington    J Anderson   þ                                          2 (16)
Barrington    S Barnes     þ                                          4 (3)


     Fall of Wickets    7/1       120/2     339/3     340/4     340/5
                        383/6     401/7     422/8     424/9     428/10

 Total:  428/10      Overs:  145.0         Run Rate:  2.95    Extras:  10

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AUSTRALIA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        32.0      8     102      3      3.19     1      1
Dennis Lillee        22.0      6      58      1      2.64     0      0
Fred Spofforth       26.0      9      56      2      2.15     0      0
Richie Benaud        28.0      9      91      3      3.25     1      2
Hugh Trumble         37.0     11     118      1      3.19     0      2


 EXTRAS          Wides: 2      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 3      Byes: 0

 Total:  428/10       Overs:  145.0        Run Rate:  2.95    Extras:  10
                                     -X-


Australia trail by 428 runs.


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AUSTRALIA 1st innings
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Arthur Morris       not out                        45   101    8    0   44.6%
Victor Trumper      lbw            b. Barnes       13    33    3    0   39.4%
Don Bradman*        not out                        58    76   11    0   76.3%
Steven Smith
Allan Border
Richie Benaud       
Adam Gilchrist†
Hugh Trumble
Dennis Lillee
Fred Spofforth
Glenn McGrath

 Total:  126/1       Overs:  35.0         Run Rate:  3.60     Extras:  10
 
                             Day 2  5:01 PM
 

                                     -X-

AUSTRALIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Morris      V Trumper    þþþþþþþþþþ                                31 (71)
A Morris      D Bradman    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       95 (139)



     Fall of Wickets    31/1
 

 Total:  126/1      Overs:  35.0          Run Rate:  3.60    Extras:  10

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ENGLAND Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
James Anderson        4.0      1      12      0      3.00     0      0
Alec Bedser          10.0      5      13      0      1.30     0      1
Sydney Barnes        10.0      1      45      1      4.50     0      3
Frank Woolley         3.0      0       6      0      2.00     0      0
Graeme Swann          6.0      0      43      0      7.17     0      3
Wally Hammond         2.0      1       4      0      2.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 0      No Balls: 7      Leg Byes: 3      Byes: 0

 Total:  126/1       Overs:  35.0         Run Rate:  3.60    Extras:  10
                                     -X-


Australia trail by 302 runs.

Day 3
Day 3

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AUSTRALIA 1st innings
(126/1 overnight)

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35.1  Woolley to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
35.2  Woolley to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris was completely deceived
35.3  Woolley to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris was completely deceived
35.4  Woolley to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
35.5  Woolley to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
35.6  Woolley to Morris, one run, The misfield by Alan Knott allows yet another run

         End of over 36  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           127/1 (deficit 301)
         Frank Woolley        4.0-0-7-0
         Don Bradman          58(76b 11X4)
         Arthur Morris        46(107b 8X4)
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36.1  Bedser to Morris, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
36.2  Bedser to Morris, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
36.3  Bedser to Morris, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
36.4  Bedser to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.5  Bedser to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.6  Bedser to Morris, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott

         End of over 37  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           127/1 (deficit 301)
         Alec Bedser          11.0-6-13-0
         Arthur Morris        46(113b 8X4)
         Don Bradman          58(76b 11X4)

37.1  Swann to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
37.2  Swann to Bradman, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Frank Woolley
37.3  Swann to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
37.4  Swann to Morris, one run, That is very well run by Don Bradman
37.5  Swann to Bradman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
37.6  Swann to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 38  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           129/1 (deficit 299)
         Graeme Swann         7.0-0-45-0
         Don Bradman          59(80b 11X4)
         Arthur Morris        47(115b 8X4)

38.1  Anderson to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.2  Anderson to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
38.3  Anderson to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
38.4  Anderson to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
38.5  Anderson to Morris, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Arthur Morris
The crowd cheers for Arthur Morris's fifty
38.6  Anderson to Morris, no run, Defensively played by Arthur Morris

         End of over 39  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           133/1 (deficit 295)
         James Anderson       5.0-1-16-0
         Arthur Morris        51(121b 9X4)
         Don Bradman          59(80b 11X4)

39.1  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
39.2  Barnes to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.3  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
39.4  Barnes to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
39.5  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.6  Barnes to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 40  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           133/1 (deficit 295)
         Sydney Barnes        11.0-1-45-1
         Don Bradman          59(86b 11X4)
         Arthur Morris        51(121b 9X4)

40.1  Swann to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.2  Swann to Morris, OUT, Alan Knott takes an easy catch to dismiss Arthur Morris

         Arthur Morris          51 (123b 9X4)
         c. Knott       b. Swann

40.3  Swann to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
40.4  Swann to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.5  Swann to Smith, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
40.6  Swann to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith

         End of over 41  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           133/2 (deficit 295)
         Graeme Swann         8.0-0-45-1
         Steven Smith          0(4b)
         Don Bradman          59(86b 11X4)


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Arthur Morris brought up his fifty early morning on the third day, but was dismissed by Graeme Swann soon after. He was only able to add six runs to his overnight score.


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41.1  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
41.2  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
41.3  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
41.4  Hammond to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is going haywire!
41.5  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
41.6  Hammond to Bradman, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Ken Barrington

         End of over 42  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           138/2 (deficit 290)
         Wally Hammond        3.0-1-9-0
         Steven Smith          0(4b)
         Don Bradman          64(92b 12X4)

42.1  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
42.2  Anderson to Bradman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
42.3  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
42.4  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
42.5  Anderson to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.6  Anderson to Bradman, OUT, Alec Bedser takes an easy catch to dismiss Don Bradman

         Don Bradman            64 (98b 12X4)
         c. Bedser      b. Anderson


         End of over 43  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           138/3 (deficit 290)
         James Anderson       6.0-1-16-1
         Allan Border          0(0b)
         Steven Smith          0(4b)


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And then Don Bradman, the man who appeared most likely to play a big innings was claimed by James Anderson.

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He was gone for 64 off 98 balls after looking unusually circumspect early in the morning against bowlers he had so ruthlessly dominated the previous day.


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43.1  Swann to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.2  Swann to Smith, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
43.3  Swann to Smith, one run, One more to the total
43.4  Swann to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
43.5  Swann to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
43.6  Swann to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 44  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           139/3 (deficit 289)
         Graeme Swann         9.0-1-46-1
         Allan Border          0(3b)
         Steven Smith          1(7b)

44.1  Barnes to Smith, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Steven Smith           1 (8b)
         lbw            b. Barnes

44.2  Barnes to Benaud, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.3  Barnes to Benaud, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.4  Barnes to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
44.5  Barnes to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
44.6  Barnes to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 45  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           140/4 (deficit 288)
         Sydney Barnes        12.0-2-45-2
         Allan Border          0(6b)
         Richie Benaud         0(2b)


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Sydney Barnes removed Steve Smith, Australia's second most prolific batsman in the competition after Bradman for just 1. In doing so, he had taken his wickets tally for the competition to a staggering 45 from 8 matches, leaving him just five short of an unprecedented 50-wicket season - a feat no player has ever accomplished in 10 seasons of LAB. The most wickets in season remains 49 by Shaun Pollock in Season II, and Barnes himself in Season VI.


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45.1  Swann to Benaud, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Graeme Swann. Richie Benaud didnt have a clue

         Richie Benaud          0 (3b)
                        b. Swann

45.2  Swann to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
45.3  Swann to Gilchrist, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Adam Gilchrist
45.4  Swann to Gilchrist, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Adam Gilchrist
45.5  Swann to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
45.6  Swann to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 46  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           148/5 (deficit 280)
         Graeme Swann         10.0-1-54-2
         Adam Gilchrist        8(5b 2X4)
         Allan Border          0(6b)


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Richie Benaud was bowled for a duck by Graeme Swann, and it was all starting to fall apart for Australia. They still need another 80 runs to avoid the ignominy of a follow-on.


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46.1  Anderson to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
46.2  Anderson to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
46.3  Anderson to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
46.4  Anderson to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
46.5  Anderson to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
46.6  Anderson to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 47  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           148/5 (deficit 280)
         James Anderson       7.0-2-16-1
         Allan Border          0(12b)
         Adam Gilchrist        8(5b 2X4)

47.1  Bedser to Gilchrist, OUT, What a brilliant catch by KS Ranjitsinhji

         Adam Gilchrist         8 (6b 2X4)
         c. Ranji'nhji  b. Bedser

47.2  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Left alone by Hugh Trumble
47.3  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Hugh Trumble playing forward defensive
47.4  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Defensively played by Hugh Trumble
47.5  Bedser to Trumble, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.6  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Left alone by Hugh Trumble

         End of over 48  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           148/6 (deficit 280)
         Alec Bedser          12.0-7-13-1
         Hugh Trumble          0(5b)
         Allan Border          0(12b)


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Adam Gilchrist came out to bat with positive intent despite his team's position and his own form struggles, but it didn't quite pay off this time. It was just one of those tournaments where nothing seemed to go right for him.


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48.1  Barnes to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
48.2  Barnes to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
48.3  Barnes to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.4  Barnes to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
48.5  Barnes to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
48.6  Barnes to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 49  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           148/6 (deficit 280)
         Sydney Barnes        13.0-2-45-2
         Allan Border          0(18b)
         Hugh Trumble          0(5b)

49.1  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Left alone by Hugh Trumble
49.2  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Hugh Trumble was completely deceived
49.3  Bedser to Trumble, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Alan Knott
49.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
49.5  Bedser to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
49.6  Bedser to Border, FOUR, What a blunder by Alec Bedser. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield

         End of over 50  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           153/6 (deficit 275)
         Alec Bedser          13.0-8-18-1
         Allan Border          4(21b 1X4)
         Hugh Trumble          1(8b)

50.1  Swann to Trumble, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
50.2  Swann to Trumble, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
50.3  Swann to Trumble, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
50.4  Swann to Trumble, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire gives it out LBW

         Hugh Trumble           1 (12b)
         lbw            b. Swann

50.5  Swann to Lillee, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
50.6  Swann to Lillee, no run, Dennis Lillee was completely deceived

         End of over 51  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           153/7 (deficit 275)
         Graeme Swann         11.0-1-54-3
         Dennis Lillee         0(2b)
         Allan Border          4(21b 1X4)


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At this rate, it appeared unlikely that they would even make it past Ken Barrington's personal score of 181. England were well and truly ripping them to shreds.


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51.1  Woolley to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
51.2  Woolley to Border, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by James Anderson
51.3  Woolley to Lillee, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
51.4  Woolley to Lillee, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
51.5  Woolley to Lillee, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
51.6  Woolley to Lillee, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 52  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           154/7 (deficit 274)
         Frank Woolley        5.0-0-8-0
         Dennis Lillee         0(6b)
         Allan Border          5(23b 1X4)

52.1  Swann to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
52.2  Swann to Border, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Allan Border
52.3  Swann to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
52.4  Swann to Border, one run, That is very well run by Dennis Lillee
52.5  Swann to Lillee, no run, Defensively played by Dennis Lillee
52.6  Swann to Lillee, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 53  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           159/7 (deficit 269)
         Graeme Swann         12.0-2-59-3
         Dennis Lillee         0(8b)
         Allan Border         10(27b 2X4)

53.1  Barnes to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
53.2  Barnes to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
53.3  Barnes to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
53.4  Barnes to Border, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Allan Border
53.5  Barnes to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
53.6  Barnes to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 54  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           163/7 (deficit 265)
         Sydney Barnes        14.0-3-49-2
         Allan Border         14(33b 3X4)
         Dennis Lillee         0(8b)

54.1  Swann to Lillee, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
54.2  Swann to Lillee, legbye, Dennis Lillee was completely deceived
54.3  Swann to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
54.4  Swann to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!
54.5  Swann to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
54.6  Swann to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive

         End of over 55  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           168/7 (deficit 260)
         Graeme Swann         13.0-2-63-3
         Allan Border         18(37b 4X4)
         Dennis Lillee         0(10b)

55.1  Woolley to Lillee, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
55.2  Woolley to Lillee, FOUR, What a blunder by Alan Knott. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
55.3  Woolley to Lillee, no run, Defensively played by Dennis Lillee
55.4  Woolley to Lillee, FOUR, What a blunder by KS Ranjitsinhji. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
55.5  Woolley to Lillee, one run, That is very well run by Allan Border
55.6  Woolley to Border, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Allan Border

         End of over 56  (13 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           181/7 (deficit 247)
         Frank Woolley        6.0-0-21-0
         Allan Border         22(38b 5X4)
         Dennis Lillee         9(15b 2X4)


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Thanks to Allan Border, they managed to avoid the humiliation of finishing below Barrington's 181. They still need 47 more to avoid the follow-on.


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56.1  Swann to Lillee, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by KS Ranjitsinhji
56.2  Swann to Border, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Alan Knott

         Allan Border           22 (39b 5X4)
         c. Knott       b. Swann

56.3  Swann to Spofforth, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
56.4  Swann to Spofforth, one run, One more to the total
56.5  Swann to Lillee, no run, Defensively played by Dennis Lillee
56.6  Swann to Lillee, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 57  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           183/8 (deficit 245)
         Graeme Swann         14.0-2-65-4
         Dennis Lillee        10(18b 2X4)
         Fred Spofforth        1(2b)

57.1  Barnes to Spofforth, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
57.2  Barnes to Spofforth, no run, Fred Spofforth was completely deceived
57.3  Barnes to Spofforth, no run, Fred Spofforth was completely deceived
57.4  Barnes to Spofforth, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
57.5  Barnes to Spofforth, one run, One more to the total
57.6  Barnes to Lillee, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott

         End of over 58  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           188/8 (deficit 240)
         Sydney Barnes        15.0-3-54-2
         Dennis Lillee        10(19b 2X4)
         Fred Spofforth        6(7b 1X4)

58.1  Bedser to Spofforth, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
58.2  Bedser to Spofforth, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
58.3  Bedser to Spofforth, no run, Left alone by Fred Spofforth
58.4  Bedser to Spofforth, no run, Defensively played by Fred Spofforth
58.5  Bedser to Spofforth, no run, Defensively played by Fred Spofforth
58.6  Bedser to Spofforth, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 59  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           189/8 (deficit 239)
         Alec Bedser          14.0-8-19-1
         Dennis Lillee        10(19b 2X4)
         Fred Spofforth        7(13b 1X4)

59.1  Swann to Spofforth, no run, Fred Spofforth playing forward defensive
59.2  Swann to Spofforth, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
59.3  Swann to Spofforth, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
59.4  Swann to Spofforth, no run, Left alone by Fred Spofforth
59.5  Swann to Spofforth, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
59.6  Swann to Spofforth, no run, Defensively played by Fred Spofforth

         End of over 60  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           189/8 (deficit 239)
         Graeme Swann         15.0-2-65-4
         Fred Spofforth        7(19b 1X4)
         Dennis Lillee        10(19b 2X4)

60.1  Barnes to Lillee, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
60.2  Barnes to Lillee, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
60.3  Barnes to Lillee, no run, Dennis Lillee was completely deceived
60.4  Barnes to Lillee, 4 byes, That ball bounced too much. Alan Knott didnt have a chance
60.5  Barnes to Lillee, no run, Dennis Lillee was completely deceived
60.6  Barnes to Lillee, no run, Dennis Lillee was completely deceived

         End of over 61  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           193/8 (deficit 235)
         Sydney Barnes        16.0-3-54-2
         Dennis Lillee        10(25b 2X4)
         Fred Spofforth        7(19b 1X4)

61.1  Woolley to Spofforth, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
61.2  Woolley to Spofforth, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
61.3  Woolley to Spofforth, no run, Left alone by Fred Spofforth
61.4  Woolley to Spofforth, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
61.5  Woolley to Spofforth, one run, The misfield by Alec Bedser allows yet another run
61.6  Woolley to Lillee, no run, Defensively played by Dennis Lillee

         End of over 62  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           194/8 (deficit 234)
         Frank Woolley        7.0-0-22-0
         Dennis Lillee        10(26b 2X4)
         Fred Spofforth        8(24b 1X4)

62.1  Swann to Spofforth, no run, Fred Spofforth playing forward defensive
62.2  Swann to Spofforth, one run, That is very well run by Dennis Lillee
62.3  Swann to Lillee, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
62.4  Swann to Lillee, no run, Left alone by Dennis Lillee
62.5  Swann to Lillee, OUT, What a brilliant catch by James Anderson

         Dennis Lillee          10 (29b 2X4)
         c. Anderson    b. Swann

62.6  Swann to McGrath, no run, Defensively played by Glenn McGrath

         End of over 63  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           195/9 (deficit 233)
         Graeme Swann         16.0-3-66-5
         Glenn McGrath         0(1b)
         Fred Spofforth        9(26b 1X4)

63.1  Woolley to Spofforth, one run, The misfield by Jack Hobbs allows yet another run
63.2  Woolley to McGrath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
63.3  Woolley to McGrath, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
63.4  Woolley to McGrath, no run, Glenn McGrath was completely deceived
63.5  Woolley to McGrath, no run, Defensively played by Glenn McGrath
63.6  Woolley to McGrath, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 64  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           196/9 (deficit 232)
         Frank Woolley        8.0-0-23-0
         Glenn McGrath         0(6b)
         Fred Spofforth       10(27b 1X4)

64.1  Swann to Spofforth, FOUR, What a blunder by Ken Barrington. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
64.2  Swann to Spofforth, no run, Left alone by Fred Spofforth
64.3  Swann to Spofforth, no run, Defensively played by Fred Spofforth
64.4  Swann to Spofforth, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
64.5  Swann to Spofforth, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
64.6  Swann to Spofforth, no run, Defensively played by Fred Spofforth

         End of over 65  (4 runs)


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But that was about as good as it got. Border was dismissed by Swann, who claimed his fifth wicket of the innings - a very impressive comeback after being carted for 43 off his 6 overs the previous day. Australia went into Lunch at 9/200 with only Fred Spofforth and Glenn McGrath remaining and still 28 runs short of avoiding the follow-on. They had lost 8 wickets for the addition of only 74 runs after starting the day well poised at 126/1 in what was a truly shambolic display of batting.


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         LUNCH: DAY 3
         Time: 12:02 PM
         AUSTRALIA           200/9 (deficit 228)
         Graeme Swann         17.0-3-70-5
         Fred Spofforth       14(33b 2X4)
         Glenn McGrath         0(6b)


Lunch, Day 3


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65.1  Anderson to McGrath, one run, That is very well run by Fred Spofforth
65.2  Anderson to Spofforth, no run, Left alone by Fred Spofforth
65.3  Anderson to Spofforth, one run, The misfield by Frank Woolley allows yet another run
65.4  Anderson to McGrath, no run, Glenn McGrath playing forward defensive
65.5  Anderson to McGrath, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
65.6  Anderson to McGrath, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 66  (3 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           203/9 (deficit 225)
         James Anderson       8.0-3-19-1
         Fred Spofforth       15(35b 2X4)
         Glenn McGrath         2(10b)

66.1  Bedser to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath
66.2  Bedser to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath
66.3  Bedser to McGrath, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
66.4  Bedser to McGrath, one run, The misfield by James Anderson allows yet another run
66.5  Bedser to Spofforth, no run, Left alone by Fred Spofforth
66.6  Bedser to Spofforth, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Jack Hobbs

         Fred Spofforth         15 (37b 2X4)
         c. Hobbs       b. Bedser


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Australia's innings ended shortly after Lunch on 204 with Fred Spofforth falling victim to Alec Bedser's impeccable line and length. Despite only 2 wickets to his name, he was arguably the toughest English bowler Australia encountered in their first innings as shown by figures of 15-8-20-2. Australia, who were 224 runs in arrears at the end of a dismal first innings were forced to follow-on by Wally Hammond.


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         End of innings (67.0 overs)
         Day 3   12:40 PM
         AUSTRALIA           204/10
         (Run Rate: 3.04)
         Alec Bedser           15.0-8-20-2
         Glenn McGrath         3(14b)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Arthur Morris       c. †Knott      b. Swann        51   123    9    0   41.5%
Victor Trumper      lbw            b. Barnes       13    33    3    0   39.4%
Don Bradman*        c. Bedser      b. Anderson     64    98   12    0   65.3%
Steven Smith        lbw            b. Barnes        1     8    0    0   12.5%
Allan Border        c. †Knott      b. Swann        22    39    5    0   56.4%
Richie Benaud                      b. Swann         0     3    0    0    0.0%
Adam Gilchrist†     c. Ranji'nhji  b. Bedser        8     6    2    0  133.3%
Hugh Trumble        lbw            b. Swann         1    12    0    0    8.3%
Dennis Lillee       c. Anderson    b. Swann        10    29    2    0   34.5%
Fred Spofforth      c. Hobbs       b. Bedser       15    37    2    0   40.5%
Glenn McGrath       not out                         3    14    0    0   21.4%

 Total:  204/10       Overs:  67.0         Run Rate:  3.04     Extras:  16

                             Day 3  12:40 PM


                                     -X-

AUSTRALIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Morris      V Trumper    þþþþþþþþþþ                                31 (71)
A Morris      D Bradman    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      102 (171)
S Smith       D Bradman    þ                                          5 (16)
S Smith       A Border     þ                                          1 (7)
R Benaud      A Border     þ                                          1 (6)
Gilchrist     A Border     þþ                                         8 (12)
H Trumble     A Border     þ                                          5 (21)
D Lillee      A Border     þþþþþþþþþ                                 29 (34)
D Lillee      Spofforth    þþþþ                                      13 (39)
G McGrath     Spofforth    þþþ                                        9 (25)


     Fall of Wickets    31/1      133/2     138/3     139/4     140/5
                        148/6     153/7     182/8     195/9     204/10

 Total:  204/10      Overs:  67.0          Run Rate:  3.04    Extras:  16

                                     -X-

ENGLAND Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
James Anderson        8.0      3      19      1      2.38     0      0
Alec Bedser          15.0      8      20      2      1.33     0      1
Sydney Barnes        16.0      3      54      2      3.38     0      3
Frank Woolley         8.0      0      23      0      2.88     0      0
Graeme Swann         17.0      3      70      5      4.12     0      3
Wally Hammond         3.0      1       9      0      3.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 0      No Balls: 7      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 4

 Total:  204/10       Overs:  67.0         Run Rate:  3.04    Extras:  16
                                     -X-


Australia trail by 224 runs.


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AUSTRALIA 2nd innings (Follow on)
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0.1  Anderson to Morris, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.2  Anderson to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
0.3  Anderson to Morris, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
0.4  Anderson to Morris, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
0.5  Anderson to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
0.6  Anderson to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris

         End of over 1  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA             0/0 (deficit 224)
         James Anderson       1.0-0-0-0
         Arthur Morris         0(6b)
         Victor Trumper        0(0b)
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1.1  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.2  Bedser to Trumper, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Victor Trumper
1.3  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
1.4  Bedser to Trumper, one run, That is very well run by Arthur Morris
1.5  Bedser to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
1.6  Bedser to Morris, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott

         End of over 2  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA             5/0 (deficit 219)
         Alec Bedser          1.0-0-5-0
         Arthur Morris         0(8b)
         Victor Trumper        5(4b 1X4)

2.1  Anderson to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
2.2  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.3  Anderson to Trumper, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Victor Trumper
2.4  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
2.5  Anderson to Trumper, one run, That is very well run by Arthur Morris
2.6  Anderson to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            10/0 (deficit 214)
         James Anderson       2.0-1-5-0
         Arthur Morris         0(9b)
         Victor Trumper       10(9b 2X4)

3.1  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
3.2  Bedser to Trumper, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
3.3  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
3.4  Bedser to Trumper, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.5  Bedser to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
3.6  Bedser to Trumper, FOUR, Alec Bedser is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

         End of over 4  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            14/0 (deficit 210)
         Alec Bedser          2.0-0-9-0
         Victor Trumper       14(15b 3X4)
         Arthur Morris         0(9b)

4.1  Anderson to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
4.2  Anderson to Morris, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Arthur Morris
4.3  Anderson to Morris, FOUR, Arthur Morris is going haywire!
4.4  Anderson to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
4.5  Anderson to Morris, no run, Defensively played by Arthur Morris
4.6  Anderson to Morris, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 5  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            22/0 (deficit 202)
         James Anderson       3.0-1-13-0
         Arthur Morris         8(15b 2X4)
         Victor Trumper       14(15b 3X4)

5.1  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.2  Barnes to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
5.3  Barnes to Trumper, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
5.4  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
5.5  Barnes to Trumper, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Victor Trumper
5.6  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 6  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            26/0 (deficit 198)
         Sydney Barnes        1.0-0-4-0
         Victor Trumper       18(21b 4X4)
         Arthur Morris         8(15b 2X4)

6.1  Bedser to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
6.2  Bedser to Morris, wide, Alec Bedser bowling a very wayward one
6.2  Bedser to Morris, no run, Left alone by Arthur Morris
6.3  Bedser to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris was completely deceived
6.4  Bedser to Morris, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.5  Bedser to Morris, one run, One more to the total
6.6  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper

         End of over 7  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            28/0 (deficit 196)
         Alec Bedser          3.0-0-11-0
         Victor Trumper       18(22b 4X4)
         Arthur Morris         9(21b 2X4)

7.1  Anderson to Morris, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Arthur Morris
7.2  Anderson to Morris, no run, Defensively played by Arthur Morris
7.3  Anderson to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris playing forward defensive
7.4  Anderson to Morris, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Arthur Morris
7.5  Anderson to Morris, FOUR, What a blunder by Sydney Barnes. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
7.6  Anderson to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris was completely deceived

         End of over 8  (12 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            40/0 (deficit 184)
         James Anderson       4.0-1-25-0
         Arthur Morris        21(27b 5X4)
         Victor Trumper       18(22b 4X4)


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With the match being 'timeless', there seemed to be little point in trying to bat out a draw at this stage. And so, the two Australian openers Arthur Morris and Victor Trumper decided to take on the English bowling from the word go.


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8.1  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
8.2  Bedser to Trumper, one run, One more to the total
8.3  Bedser to Morris, no run, Arthur Morris was completely deceived
8.4  Bedser to Morris, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Alan Knott

         Arthur Morris          21 (29b 5X4)
         c. Knott       b. Bedser

8.5  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
8.6  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 9  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            41/1 (deficit 183)
         Alec Bedser          4.0-0-12-1
         Don Bradman           0(2b)
         Victor Trumper       19(24b 4X4)


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The approach initially appeared to pay off until they ran into Alec Bedser, who got Morris to nick behind on 21. Don Bradman was made to walk out very early once again.


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9.1  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
9.2  Barnes to Trumper, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Victor Trumper
9.3  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.4  Barnes to Trumper, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.5  Barnes to Trumper, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.6  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper

         End of over 10  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            45/1 (deficit 179)
         Sydney Barnes        2.0-0-8-0
         Victor Trumper       23(30b 5X4)
         Don Bradman           0(2b)

10.1  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
10.2  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
10.3  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
10.4  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
10.5  Bedser to Bradman, one run, Great cooperation between Don Bradman and Victor Trumper
10.6  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 11  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            46/1 (deficit 178)
         Alec Bedser          5.0-0-13-1
         Victor Trumper       23(31b 5X4)
         Don Bradman           1(7b)

11.1  Hammond to Bradman, one run, That is very well run by Victor Trumper
11.2  Hammond to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
11.3  Hammond to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.4  Hammond to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
11.5  Hammond to Trumper, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
11.6  Hammond to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive

         End of over 12  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            47/1 (deficit 177)
         Wally Hammond        1.0-0-1-0
         Victor Trumper       23(36b 5X4)
         Don Bradman           2(8b)

12.1  Anderson to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.2  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
12.3  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
12.4  Anderson to Bradman, one run, That is very well run by Victor Trumper
12.5  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
12.6  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 13  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            48/1 (deficit 176)
         James Anderson       5.0-1-26-0
         Victor Trumper       23(38b 5X4)
         Don Bradman           3(12b)

13.1  Woolley to Bradman, one run, The misfield by KS Ranjitsinhji allows yet another run
13.2  Woolley to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.3  Woolley to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
13.4  Woolley to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
13.5  Woolley to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.6  Woolley to Trumper, one run, That is very well run by Don Bradman

         End of over 14  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            50/1 (deficit 174)
         Frank Woolley        1.0-0-2-0
         Don Bradman           4(13b)
         Victor Trumper       24(43b 5X4)

14.1  Bedser to Trumper, FOUR, Victor Trumper is one of the best batsmen in the world
14.2  Bedser to Trumper, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Victor Trumper
14.3  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
14.4  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.5  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.6  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper

         End of over 15  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            58/1 (deficit 166)
         Alec Bedser          6.0-0-21-1
         Victor Trumper       32(49b 7X4)
         Don Bradman           4(13b)

15.1  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
15.2  Anderson to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
15.3  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
15.4  Anderson to Bradman, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Don Bradman
15.5  Anderson to Bradman, legbye, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
15.6  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper

         End of over 16  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            63/1 (deficit 161)
         James Anderson       6.0-1-30-0
         Victor Trumper       32(50b 7X4)
         Don Bradman           8(18b 1X4)


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While Bradman took his time to settle, Victor Trumper was starting to look absolutely irresistible with the bat.


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16.1  Hammond to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is going haywire!
16.2  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
16.3  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
16.4  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
16.5  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.6  Hammond to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman

         End of over 17  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            71/1 (deficit 153)
         Wally Hammond        2.0-0-9-0
         Don Bradman          16(24b 3X4)
         Victor Trumper       32(50b 7X4)

17.1  Anderson to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
17.2  Anderson to Trumper, one run, That is very well run by Don Bradman
17.3  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
17.4  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
17.5  Anderson to Bradman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
17.6  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman

         End of over 18  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            72/1 (deficit 152)
         James Anderson       7.0-1-31-0
         Don Bradman          16(28b 3X4)
         Victor Trumper       33(52b 7X4)

18.1  Bedser to Trumper, one run, The misfield by Graeme Swann allows yet another run
18.2  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
18.3  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
18.4  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
18.5  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
18.6  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived

         End of over 19  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            73/1 (deficit 151)
         Alec Bedser          7.0-0-22-1
         Don Bradman          16(33b 3X4)
         Victor Trumper       34(53b 7X4)

19.1  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
19.2  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper was completely deceived
19.3  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
19.4  Barnes to Trumper, FOUR, Victor Trumper is one of the best batsmen in the world
19.5  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
19.6  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            77/1 (deficit 147)
         Sydney Barnes        3.0-0-12-0
         Victor Trumper       38(59b 8X4)
         Don Bradman          16(33b 3X4)

20.1  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
20.2  Bedser to Bradman, three runs,
20.3  Bedser to Trumper, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
20.4  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper was completely deceived
20.5  Bedser to Trumper, one run, That is very well run by Don Bradman
20.6  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived

         End of over 21  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            81/1 (deficit 143)
         Alec Bedser          8.0-0-26-1
         Don Bradman          19(36b 3X4)
         Victor Trumper       39(62b 8X4)

21.1  Barnes to Trumper, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Sydney Barnes, giving that a wide
21.1  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
21.2  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
21.3  Barnes to Trumper, one run, The misfield by Alec Bedser allows yet another run
21.4  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
21.5  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
21.6  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman

         End of over 22  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            83/1 (deficit 141)
         Sydney Barnes        4.0-0-14-0
         Don Bradman          19(39b 3X4)
         Victor Trumper       40(66b 8X4)

22.1  Woolley to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
22.2  Woolley to Trumper, FOUR, Frank Woolley is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
22.3  Woolley to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
22.4  Woolley to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
22.5  Woolley to Trumper, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.6  Woolley to Trumper, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            87/1 (deficit 137)
         Frank Woolley        2.0-0-6-0
         Victor Trumper       44(72b 9X4)
         Don Bradman          19(39b 3X4)

23.1  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
23.2  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
23.3  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
23.4  Anderson to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is going haywire!
23.5  Anderson to Bradman, FOUR, James Anderson is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
23.6  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive

         End of over 24  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            95/1 (deficit 129)
         James Anderson       8.0-1-39-0
         Don Bradman          27(45b 5X4)
         Victor Trumper       44(72b 9X4)

24.1  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
24.2  Bedser to Trumper, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Victor Trumper
24.3  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
24.4  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
24.5  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper was completely deceived
24.6  Bedser to Trumper, FOUR, Victor Trumper is going haywire!
The crowd cheers for Victor Trumper's fifty

         End of over 25  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           103/1 (deficit 121)
         Alec Bedser          9.0-0-34-1
         Victor Trumper       52(78b 11X4)
         Don Bradman          27(45b 5X4)


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Seeing these two legendary batsmen in full flow was a sight to behold for both spectators and opponents alike. Trumper brought up a fairly quick 78-ball fifty as the Tea interval approached.


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25.1  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.2  Anderson to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman
25.3  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
25.4  Anderson to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.5  Anderson to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
25.6  Anderson to Bradman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott

         End of over 26  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           107/1 (deficit 117)
         James Anderson       9.0-1-43-0
         Don Bradman          31(51b 6X4)
         Victor Trumper       52(78b 11X4)

26.1  Woolley to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
26.2  Woolley to Trumper, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.3  Woolley to Trumper, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
26.4  Woolley to Trumper, one run, That is very well run by Don Bradman
26.5  Woolley to Bradman, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
26.6  Woolley to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper

         End of over 27  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           111/1 (deficit 113)
         Frank Woolley        3.0-0-10-0
         Victor Trumper       53(83b 11X4)
         Don Bradman          34(52b 6X4)

27.1  Anderson to Bradman, one run, The misfield by Frank Woolley allows yet another run
27.2  Anderson to Trumper, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.3  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
27.4  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
27.5  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
27.6  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper

         End of over 28  (1 runs)
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         TEA: DAY 3
         Time: 2:31 PM
         AUSTRALIA           112/1 (deficit 112)
         James Anderson       10.0-1-44-0
         Victor Trumper       53(88b 11X4)
         Don Bradman          35(53b 6X4)


Tea, Day 3


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28.1  Swann to Bradman, one run, One more to the total
28.2  Swann to Trumper, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Victor Trumper
28.3  Swann to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
28.4  Swann to Trumper, FOUR, Graeme Swann is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
28.5  Swann to Trumper, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.6  Swann to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper

         End of over 29  (9 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           121/1 (deficit 103)
         Graeme Swann         1.0-0-9-0
         Victor Trumper       61(93b 13X4)
         Don Bradman          36(54b 6X4)

29.1  Barnes to Bradman, one run, Great cooperation between Don Bradman and Victor Trumper
29.2  Barnes to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
29.3  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
29.4  Barnes to Trumper, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by KS Ranjitsinhji
29.5  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
29.6  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 30  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           123/1 (deficit 101)
         Sydney Barnes        5.0-0-16-0
         Don Bradman          37(57b 6X4)
         Victor Trumper       62(96b 13X4)

30.1  Swann to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
30.2  Swann to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
30.3  Swann to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
30.4  Swann to Trumper, one run, Great cooperation between Victor Trumper and Don Bradman
30.5  Swann to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
30.6  Swann to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive

         End of over 31  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           124/1 (deficit 100)
         Graeme Swann         2.0-0-10-0
         Don Bradman          37(59b 6X4)
         Victor Trumper       63(100b 13X4)

31.1  Anderson to Trumper, one run, The misfield by Frank Woolley allows yet another run
31.2  Anderson to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.3  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
31.4  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
31.5  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
31.6  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman

         End of over 32  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           125/1 (deficit 99)
         James Anderson       11.0-1-45-0
         Don Bradman          37(64b 6X4)
         Victor Trumper       64(101b 13X4)

32.1  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.2  Bedser to Trumper, one run, The misfield by Graeme Swann allows yet another run
32.3  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
32.4  Bedser to Bradman, FOUR, Alec Bedser is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
32.5  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.6  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman

         End of over 33  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           130/1 (deficit 94)
         Alec Bedser          10.0-0-39-1
         Don Bradman          41(68b 7X4)
         Victor Trumper       65(103b 13X4)

33.1  Barnes to Trumper, one run, Great cooperation between Victor Trumper and Don Bradman
33.2  Barnes to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
33.3  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
33.4  Barnes to Bradman, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by KS Ranjitsinhji
33.5  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
33.6  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 34  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           132/1 (deficit 92)
         Sydney Barnes        6.0-0-18-0
         Victor Trumper       66(106b 13X4)
         Don Bradman          42(71b 7X4)

34.1  Swann to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
34.2  Swann to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
34.3  Swann to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
34.4  Swann to Bradman, one run, Great cooperation between Don Bradman and Victor Trumper
34.5  Swann to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
34.6  Swann to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive

         End of over 35  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           133/1 (deficit 91)
         Graeme Swann         3.0-0-11-0
         Victor Trumper       66(108b 13X4)
         Don Bradman          43(75b 7X4)

35.1  Anderson to Bradman, one run, The misfield by Frank Woolley allows yet another run
35.2  Anderson to Trumper, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.3  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
35.4  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
35.5  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
35.6  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper

         End of over 36  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           134/1 (deficit 90)
         James Anderson       12.0-1-46-0
         Victor Trumper       66(113b 13X4)
         Don Bradman          44(76b 7X4)

36.1  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.2  Bedser to Bradman, one run, The misfield by Graeme Swann allows yet another run
36.3  Bedser to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
36.4  Bedser to Trumper, FOUR, Alec Bedser is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
36.5  Bedser to Trumper, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.6  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper

         End of over 37  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           139/1 (deficit 85)
         Alec Bedser          11.0-0-44-1
         Victor Trumper       70(117b 14X4)
         Don Bradman          45(78b 7X4)
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37.1  Barnes to Bradman, one run, Great cooperation between Don Bradman and Victor Trumper
37.2  Barnes to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
37.3  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
37.4  Barnes to Trumper, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by KS Ranjitsinhji
37.5  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
37.6  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 38  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           141/1 (deficit 83)
         Sydney Barnes        7.0-0-20-0
         Don Bradman          46(81b 7X4)
         Victor Trumper       71(120b 14X4)

38.1  Swann to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
38.2  Swann to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
38.3  Swann to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
38.4  Swann to Trumper, one run, Great cooperation between Victor Trumper and Don Bradman
38.5  Swann to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
38.6  Swann to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive

         End of over 39  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           142/1 (deficit 82)
         Graeme Swann         4.0-0-12-0
         Don Bradman          46(83b 7X4)
         Victor Trumper       72(124b 14X4)

39.1  Anderson to Trumper, one run, The misfield by Frank Woolley allows yet another run
39.2  Anderson to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.3  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
39.4  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
39.5  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
39.6  Anderson to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman
Thats another fifty for Don Bradman

         End of over 40  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           147/1 (deficit 77)
         James Anderson       13.0-1-51-0
         Don Bradman          50(88b 8X4)
         Victor Trumper       73(125b 14X4)


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There was no place to hide for the English bowlers as Trumper and Bradman brought up their century partnership for the 2nd wicket with the latter also bringing up fifty in the process. Australia's deficit had now been reduced to double figures.


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40.1  Woolley to Trumper, one run, Great cooperation between Victor Trumper and Don Bradman
40.2  Woolley to Bradman, one run, That is very well run by Victor Trumper
40.3  Woolley to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.4  Woolley to Trumper, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.5  Woolley to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
40.6  Woolley to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper was completely deceived

         End of over 41  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           149/1 (deficit 75)
         Frank Woolley        4.0-0-12-0
         Victor Trumper       74(130b 14X4)
         Don Bradman          51(89b 8X4)

41.1  Bedser to Bradman, one run, The misfield by Jack Hobbs allows yet another run
41.2  Bedser to Trumper, FOUR, Alec Bedser is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
41.3  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
41.4  Bedser to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
41.5  Bedser to Trumper, one run, That is very well run by Don Bradman
41.6  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 42  (6 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           155/1 (deficit 69)
         Alec Bedser          12.0-0-50-1
         Don Bradman          52(91b 8X4)
         Victor Trumper       79(134b 15X4)

42.1  Anderson to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
42.2  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.3  Anderson to Trumper, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.4  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper was completely deceived
42.5  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
42.6  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper was completely deceived

         End of over 43  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           155/1 (deficit 69)
         James Anderson       14.0-1-51-0
         Victor Trumper       79(140b 15X4)
         Don Bradman          52(91b 8X4)

43.1  Hammond to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
43.2  Hammond to Bradman, FOUR, Wally Hammond is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
43.3  Hammond to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman
43.4  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
43.5  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
43.6  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman

         End of over 44  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           163/1 (deficit 61)
         Wally Hammond        3.0-0-17-0
         Don Bradman          60(97b 10X4)
         Victor Trumper       79(140b 15X4)

44.1  Barnes to Trumper, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.2  Barnes to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
44.3  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
44.4  Barnes to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
44.5  Barnes to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper was completely deceived
44.6  Barnes to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 45  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           163/1 (deficit 61)
         Sydney Barnes        8.0-0-20-0
         Victor Trumper       79(146b 15X4)
         Don Bradman          60(97b 10X4)

45.1  Swann to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
45.2  Swann to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
45.3  Swann to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
45.4  Swann to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
45.5  Swann to Bradman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
45.6  Swann to Bradman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 46  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           163/1 (deficit 61)
         Graeme Swann         5.0-0-12-0
         Don Bradman          60(103b 10X4)
         Victor Trumper       79(146b 15X4)

46.1  Anderson to Trumper, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Victor Trumper
46.2  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Left alone by Victor Trumper
46.3  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.4  Anderson to Trumper, no run, Defensively played by Victor Trumper
46.5  Anderson to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
46.6  Anderson to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 47  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           167/1 (deficit 57)
         James Anderson       15.0-2-55-0
         Victor Trumper       83(152b 16X4)
         Don Bradman          60(103b 10X4)

47.1  Swann to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
47.2  Swann to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.3  Swann to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
47.4  Swann to Bradman, FOUR, Graeme Swann is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
47.5  Swann to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.6  Swann to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive

         End of over 48  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           171/1 (deficit 53)
         Graeme Swann         6.0-1-16-0
         Don Bradman          64(109b 11X4)
         Victor Trumper       83(152b 16X4)
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48.1  Woolley to Trumper, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.2  Woolley to Trumper, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.3  Woolley to Trumper, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
48.4  Woolley to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive
48.5  Woolley to Trumper, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
48.6  Woolley to Trumper, no run, Victor Trumper playing forward defensive

         End of over 49  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           171/1 (deficit 53)
         Frank Woolley        5.0-0-12-0
         Victor Trumper       83(158b 16X4)
         Don Bradman          64(109b 11X4)

49.1  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
49.2  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
49.3  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
49.4  Barnes to Bradman, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Don Bradman
49.5  Barnes to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman
49.6  Barnes to Bradman, no ball, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
49.6  Barnes to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman

         End of over 50  (13 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           184/1 (deficit 40)
         Sydney Barnes        9.0-1-33-0
         Don Bradman          76(115b 14X4)
         Victor Trumper       83(158b 16X4)


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The deficit went below 50 with Bradman brutalizing Sydney Barnes, considered by many to be the greatest pace bowler of all time.


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50.1  Swann to Trumper, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Graeme Swann. Victor Trumper didnt have a clue

         Victor Trumper         83 (159b 16X4)
                        b. Swann

50.2  Swann to Smith, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
50.3  Swann to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
50.4  Swann to Smith, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
50.5  Swann to Smith, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
50.6  Swann to Smith, no run, Steven Smith playing forward defensive

         End of over 51  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           184/2 (deficit 40)
         Graeme Swann         7.0-1-16-1
         Steven Smith          0(5b)
         Don Bradman          76(115b 14X4)


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Trumper couldn't survive until the end of the day however. His wonderful little knock was ended 17 short of a century with Graeme Swann delivering an absolute peach to break a very entertaining 143-run stand between the two greatest batsmen ever produced by Australia.


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51.1  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
51.2  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
51.3  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
51.4  Bedser to Bradman, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Alan Knott
51.5  Bedser to Smith, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Steven Smith
51.6  Bedser to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith

         End of over 52  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           189/2 (deficit 35)
         Alec Bedser          13.0-0-55-1
         Steven Smith          4(7b 1X4)
         Don Bradman          77(119b 14X4)

52.1  Woolley to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
52.2  Woolley to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
52.3  Woolley to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman
52.4  Woolley to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman
52.5  Woolley to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
52.6  Woolley to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman

         End of over 53  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           197/2 (deficit 27)
         Frank Woolley        6.0-1-20-0
         Don Bradman          85(125b 16X4)
         Steven Smith          4(7b 1X4)

53.1  Bedser to Smith, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
53.2  Bedser to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
53.3  Bedser to Smith, no run, Steven Smith playing forward defensive
53.4  Bedser to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Don Bradman
53.5  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
53.6  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman

         End of over 54  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           198/2 (deficit 26)
         Alec Bedser          14.0-0-56-1
         Don Bradman          85(127b 16X4)
         Steven Smith          5(11b 1X4)

54.1  Swann to Smith, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
54.2  Swann to Smith, FOUR, What a blunder by Ken Barrington. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
54.3  Swann to Smith, FOUR, Graeme Swann is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
54.4  Swann to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
54.5  Swann to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Don Bradman
54.6  Swann to Bradman, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith

         End of over 55  (10 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           208/2 (deficit 16)
         Graeme Swann         8.0-2-26-1
         Steven Smith         14(16b 3X4)
         Don Bradman          86(128b 16X4)

55.1  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
55.2  Bedser to Bradman, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Don Bradman
55.3  Bedser to Bradman, FOUR, Alec Bedser is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
55.4  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
55.5  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
55.6  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman

         End of over 56  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           216/2 (deficit 8)
         Alec Bedser          15.0-0-64-1
         Don Bradman          94(134b 18X4)
         Steven Smith         14(16b 3X4)

56.1  Swann to Smith, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
56.2  Swann to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
56.3  Swann to Smith, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
56.4  Swann to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
56.5  Swann to Smith, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
56.6  Swann to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith

         End of over 57  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           216/2 (deficit 8)
         Graeme Swann         9.0-2-26-1
         Steven Smith         14(22b 3X4)
         Don Bradman          94(134b 18X4)

57.1  Anderson to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman
57.2  Anderson to Bradman, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith
57.3  Anderson to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
57.4  Anderson to Smith, no run, Steven Smith playing forward defensive
57.5  Anderson to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
57.6  Anderson to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived

         End of over 58  (5 runs)


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Day 3 ended on a somewhat frustrating note with Don Bradman stranded on 99. The spectators in attendance would have to wait another day to see him lift his bat for the umpteenth time. Australia were just 3 runs short of clearing their deficit with 8 wickets still in hand. There's still a long way yet to go in the match, but thanks to Trumper and Bradman they now have a glimmer of hope where there was previously none.


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         END OF DAY 3
         Time: 5:01 PM
         AUSTRALIA           221/2 (deficit 3)
         James Anderson       16.0-2-60-0
         Steven Smith         14(26b 3X4)
         Don Bradman          99(136b 19X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Arthur Morris       c. †Knott      b. Bedser       21    29    5    0   72.4%
Victor Trumper                     b. Swann        83   159   16    0   52.2%
Don Bradman*        not out                        99   136   19    0   72.8%
Steven Smith        not out                        14    26    3    0   53.9%
Allan Border
Richie Benaud
Adam Gilchrist†
Hugh Trumble
Dennis Lillee
Fred Spofforth
Glenn McGrath

 Total:  221/2       Overs:  58.0        Run Rate:  3.81     Extras:  4

                             Day 3  5:01 PM


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AUSTRALIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Morris      V Trumper    þþþþþþþþþ                                 41 (52)
D Bradman     V Trumper    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       143 (249)
D Bradman     S Smith      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                       37 (41)



     Fall of Wickets    41/1      184/2


 Total:  221/2      Overs:  58.0         Run Rate:  3.81    Extras:  4

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ENGLAND Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
James Anderson       16.0      2      60      0      3.75     0      0
Alec Bedser          15.0      0      64      1      4.27     1      0
Sydney Barnes         9.0      1      33      0      3.67     1      1
Wally Hammond         3.0      0      17      0      5.67     0      0
Frank Woolley         6.0      1      20      0      3.33     0      0
Graeme Swann          9.0      2      26      1      2.89     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 2      No Balls: 1      Leg Byes: 1      Byes: 0

 Total:  221/2       Overs:  58.0        Run Rate:  3.81    Extras:  4
                                     -X-


Stumps, Day 3
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AUSTRALIA 1st innings (126/1 overnight)
HTML:
Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Arthur Morris       c. †Knott      b. Swann        51   123    9    0   41.5%
Victor Trumper      lbw            b. Barnes       13    33    3    0   39.4%
Don Bradman*        c. Bedser      b. Anderson     64    98   12    0   65.3%
Steven Smith        lbw            b. Barnes        1     8    0    0   12.5%
Allan Border        c. †Knott      b. Swann        22    39    5    0   56.4%
Richie Benaud                      b. Swann         0     3    0    0    0.0%
Adam Gilchrist†     c. Ranji'nhji  b. Bedser        8     6    2    0  133.3%
Hugh Trumble        lbw            b. Swann         1    12    0    0    8.3%
Dennis Lillee       c. Anderson    b. Swann        10    29    2    0   34.5%
Fred Spofforth      c. Hobbs       b. Bedser       15    37    2    0   40.5%
Glenn McGrath       not out                         3    14    0    0   21.4%

 Total:  204/10       Overs:  67.0         Run Rate:  3.04     Extras:  16
 
                             Day 3  12:40 PM
 

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AUSTRALIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Morris      V Trumper    þþþþþþþþþþ                                31 (71)
A Morris      D Bradman    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      102 (171)
S Smith       D Bradman    þ                                          5 (16)
S Smith       A Border     þ                                          1 (7)
R Benaud      A Border     þ                                          1 (6)
Gilchrist     A Border     þþ                                         8 (12)
H Trumble     A Border     þ                                          5 (21)
D Lillee      A Border     þþþþþþþþþ                                 29 (34)
D Lillee      Spofforth    þþþþ                                      13 (39)
G McGrath     Spofforth    þþþ                                        9 (25)


     Fall of Wickets    31/1      133/2     138/3     139/4     140/5
                        148/6     153/7     182/8     195/9     204/10

 Total:  204/10      Overs:  67.0          Run Rate:  3.04    Extras:  16

                                     -X-

ENGLAND Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
James Anderson        8.0      3      19      1      2.38     0      0
Alec Bedser          15.0      8      20      2      1.33     0      1
Sydney Barnes        16.0      3      54      2      3.38     0      3
Frank Woolley         8.0      0      23      0      2.88     0      0
Graeme Swann         17.0      3      70      5      4.12     0      3
Wally Hammond         3.0      1       9      0      3.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 0      No Balls: 7      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 4

 Total:  204/10       Overs:  67.0         Run Rate:  3.04    Extras:  16
                                     -X-


Australia trail by 224 runs.


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AUSTRALIA 2nd innings (Follow on)
HTML:
Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Arthur Morris       c. †Knott      b. Bedser       21    29    5    0   72.4%
Victor Trumper                     b. Swann        83   159   16    0   52.2%
Don Bradman*        not out                        99   136   19    0   72.8%
Steven Smith        not out                        14    26    3    0   53.9%
Allan Border
Richie Benaud
Adam Gilchrist†
Hugh Trumble
Dennis Lillee
Fred Spofforth
Glenn McGrath

 Total:  221/2       Overs:  58.0        Run Rate:  3.81     Extras:  4
 
                             Day 3  5:01 PM
 

                                     -X-

AUSTRALIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Morris      V Trumper    þþþþþþþþþ                                 41 (52)
D Bradman     V Trumper    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       143 (249)
D Bradman     S Smith      þþþþþ                                     37 (41)



     Fall of Wickets    41/1      184/2
 

 Total:  221/2      Overs:  58.0         Run Rate:  3.81    Extras:  4

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ENGLAND Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
James Anderson       16.0      2      60      0      3.75     0      0
Alec Bedser          15.0      0      64      1      4.27     1      0
Sydney Barnes         9.0      1      33      0      3.67     1      1
Wally Hammond         3.0      0      17      0      5.67     0      0
Frank Woolley         6.0      1      20      0      3.33     0      0
Graeme Swann          9.0      2      26      1      2.89     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 2      No Balls: 1      Leg Byes: 1      Byes: 0

 Total:  221/2       Overs:  58.0        Run Rate:  3.81    Extras:  4
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Australia trail by 3 runs.

Day 4
Day 4

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AUSTRALIA 2nd innings (Follow on; 221/2 overnight)

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58.1  Hammond to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
58.2  Hammond to Bradman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
58.3  Hammond to Bradman, one run, Great cooperation between Don Bradman and Steven Smith
Don Bradman has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
58.4  Hammond to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
58.5  Hammond to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
58.6  Hammond to Smith, no run, Steven Smith playing forward defensive

         End of over 59  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           222/2 (deficit 2)
         Wally Hammond        4.0-0-18-0
         Steven Smith         14(29b 3X4)
         Don Bradman         100(139b 19X4)


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Don Bradman reached his century off the third ball of the day's play much to the delight of the crowd who were made to wait a whole day for this moment. This took him on par with Ken Barrington and Sachin Tendulkar with 4 centuries for the season, though his batting average of 100.80 as of this innings was far superior to either of them. Earlier during his knock, he had become the first batsman since Season IV to bring up 1000 runs for a season - a feat all the more impressive considering the overall contraction in length of LAB seasons starting from Season V.


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59.1  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
59.2  Bedser to Bradman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
59.3  Bedser to Bradman, one run, Great cooperation between Don Bradman and Steven Smith
59.4  Bedser to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Don Bradman
59.5  Bedser to Bradman, one run, The misfield by KS Ranjitsinhji allows yet another run
59.6  Bedser to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Don Bradman

         End of over 60  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           226/2 (lead 2)
         Alec Bedser          16.0-0-68-1
         Don Bradman         102(143b 19X4)
         Steven Smith         16(31b 3X4)


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Australia were finally on the lead.


HTML:
60.1  Hammond to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
60.2  Hammond to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
60.3  Hammond to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
60.4  Hammond to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
60.5  Hammond to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
60.6  Hammond to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived

         End of over 61  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           226/2 (lead 2)
         Wally Hammond        5.0-0-18-0
         Steven Smith         16(37b 3X4)
         Don Bradman         102(143b 19X4)

61.1  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
61.2  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
61.3  Bedser to Bradman, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Don Bradman
61.4  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
61.5  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
61.6  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 62  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           230/2 (lead 6)
         Alec Bedser          17.0-0-72-1
         Don Bradman         106(149b 20X4)
         Steven Smith         16(37b 3X4)

62.1  Swann to Smith, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
62.2  Swann to Smith, FOUR, Steven Smith is going haywire!
62.3  Swann to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
62.4  Swann to Smith, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
62.5  Swann to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
62.6  Swann to Smith, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head

         End of over 63  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           238/2 (lead 14)
         Graeme Swann         10.0-3-34-1
         Steven Smith         24(43b 5X4)
         Don Bradman         106(149b 20X4)

63.1  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
63.2  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
63.3  Barnes to Bradman, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Don Bradman
63.4  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
63.5  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
63.6  Barnes to Bradman, FOUR, Sydney Barnes is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

         End of over 64  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           246/2 (lead 22)
         Sydney Barnes        10.0-1-41-0
         Don Bradman         114(155b 22X4)
         Steven Smith         24(43b 5X4)

64.1  Woolley to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
64.2  Woolley to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
64.3  Woolley to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
64.4  Woolley to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
64.5  Woolley to Smith, no run, Steven Smith was completely deceived
64.6  Woolley to Smith, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Steven Smith

         End of over 65  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           250/2 (lead 26)
         Frank Woolley        7.0-1-24-0
         Steven Smith         28(49b 6X4)
         Don Bradman         114(155b 22X4)

65.1  Swann to Bradman, one run, One more to the total
65.2  Swann to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
65.3  Swann to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
65.4  Swann to Smith, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Graeme Swann, giving that a wide
65.4  Swann to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
65.5  Swann to Smith, one run, One more to the total
65.6  Swann to Bradman, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 66  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           254/2 (lead 30)
         Graeme Swann         11.0-3-37-1
         Steven Smith         29(54b 6X4)
         Don Bradman         115(157b 22X4)

66.1  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
66.2  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
66.3  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
66.4  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
66.5  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
66.6  Anderson to Bradman, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 67  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           255/2 (lead 31)
         James Anderson       17.0-2-61-0
         Steven Smith         29(54b 6X4)
         Don Bradman         116(163b 22X4)

67.1  Swann to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
67.2  Swann to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
67.3  Swann to Bradman, three runs, Great save by David Gower 3 instead of 4
67.4  Swann to Smith, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Steven Smith
67.5  Swann to Smith, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Wally Hammond
67.6  Swann to Bradman, one run, The misfield by Alec Bedser allows yet another run

         End of over 68  (9 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           264/2 (lead 40)
         Graeme Swann         12.0-3-46-1
         Steven Smith         34(56b 7X4)
         Don Bradman         120(167b 22X4)

68.1  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
68.2  Barnes to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
68.3  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
68.4  Barnes to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
68.5  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
68.6  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman

         End of over 69  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           264/2 (lead 40)
         Sydney Barnes        11.0-1-41-0
         Don Bradman         120(173b 22X4)
         Steven Smith         34(56b 7X4)

69.1  Swann to Smith, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
69.2  Swann to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
69.3  Swann to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
69.4  Swann to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith
69.5  Swann to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
69.6  Swann to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steven Smith

         End of over 70  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           264/2 (lead 40)
         Graeme Swann         13.0-3-46-1
         Steven Smith         34(62b 7X4)
         Don Bradman         120(173b 22X4)

70.1  Barnes to Bradman, one run, That is very well run by Steven Smith
70.2  Barnes to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steven Smith
70.3  Barnes to Smith, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
70.4  Barnes to Smith, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
70.5  Barnes to Smith, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
70.6  Barnes to Smith, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Steven Smith is out

         Steven Smith           34 (67b 7X4)
                        b. Barnes


         End of over 71  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           265/3 (lead 41)
         Sydney Barnes        12.0-2-42-1
         Allan Border          0(0b)
         Don Bradman         121(174b 22X4)


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Steven Smith failed to make the most of his good start, falling victim to Sydney Barnes for the second time in the match. The latter had his 46th wicket of the season; just four more to go..


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71.1  Swann to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
71.2  Swann to Bradman, one run, The misfield by Frank Woolley allows yet another run
71.3  Swann to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
71.4  Swann to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
71.5  Swann to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
71.6  Swann to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 72  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           266/3 (lead 42)
         Graeme Swann         14.0-4-47-1
         Allan Border          0(4b)
         Don Bradman         122(176b 22X4)

72.1  Barnes to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
72.2  Barnes to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
72.3  Barnes to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is one of the best batsmen in the world
72.4  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
72.5  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
72.6  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman

         End of over 73  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           270/3 (lead 46)
         Sydney Barnes        13.0-2-46-1
         Don Bradman         126(182b 23X4)
         Allan Border          0(4b)

73.1  Anderson to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
73.2  Anderson to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
73.3  Anderson to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
73.4  Anderson to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
73.5  Anderson to Border, FOUR, What a blunder by James Anderson. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
73.6  Anderson to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border

         End of over 74  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           274/3 (lead 50)
         James Anderson       18.0-2-65-0
         Allan Border          4(10b 1X4)
         Don Bradman         126(182b 23X4)

74.1  Woolley to Bradman, three runs, They could have actually gone for the fourth
74.2  Woolley to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
74.3  Woolley to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!
74.4  Woolley to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
74.5  Woolley to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
74.6  Woolley to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott

         End of over 75  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           281/3 (lead 57)
         Frank Woolley        8.0-1-31-0
         Allan Border          8(15b 2X4)
         Don Bradman         129(183b 23X4)

75.1  Swann to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
75.2  Swann to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
75.3  Swann to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
75.4  Swann to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is one of the best batsmen in the world
75.5  Swann to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
75.6  Swann to Bradman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott

         End of over 76  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           285/3 (lead 61)
         Graeme Swann         15.0-4-51-1
         Don Bradman         133(189b 24X4)
         Allan Border          8(15b 2X4)

76.1  Barnes to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
76.2  Barnes to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
76.3  Barnes to Border, FOUR, What a blunder by James Anderson. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
76.4  Barnes to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
76.5  Barnes to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
76.6  Barnes to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 77  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           289/3 (lead 65)
         Sydney Barnes        14.0-2-50-1
         Allan Border         12(21b 3X4)
         Don Bradman         133(189b 24X4)

77.1  Hammond to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
77.2  Hammond to Bradman, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Don Bradman
77.3  Hammond to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is going haywire!
77.4  Hammond to Bradman, one run, Dropped! Alec Bedser made a big mess of that simple chance
77.5  Hammond to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
77.6  Hammond to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 78  (9 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           298/3 (lead 74)
         Wally Hammond        6.0-1-27-0
         Allan Border         12(23b 3X4)
         Don Bradman         142(193b 26X4)

78.1  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
78.2  Barnes to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
78.3  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
78.4  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
78.5  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
78.6  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive

         End of over 79  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           298/3 (lead 74)
         Sydney Barnes        15.0-2-50-1
         Don Bradman         142(199b 26X4)
         Allan Border         12(23b 3X4)
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79.1  Bedser to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
79.2  Bedser to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
79.3  Bedser to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
79.4  Bedser to Border, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
79.5  Bedser to Border, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
79.6  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman

         End of over 80  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           305/3 (lead 81)
         Alec Bedser          18.0-0-79-1
         Don Bradman         142(200b 26X4)
         Allan Border         19(28b 4X4)

80.1  Anderson to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
80.2  Anderson to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
80.3  Anderson to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
80.4  Anderson to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
80.5  Anderson to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
80.6  Anderson to Border, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head

         End of over 81  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           309/3 (lead 85)
         James Anderson       19.0-2-69-0
         Allan Border         23(34b 5X4)
         Don Bradman         142(200b 26X4)

81.1  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
81.2  Bedser to Bradman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
81.3  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
81.4  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
81.5  Bedser to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is going haywire!
81.6  Bedser to Bradman, one run, That is very well run by Allan Border

         End of over 82  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           314/3 (lead 90)
         Alec Bedser          19.0-0-84-1
         Allan Border         23(34b 5X4)
         Don Bradman         147(206b 27X4)

82.1  Hammond to Bradman, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Alan Knott didnt have a chance
82.2  Hammond to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
82.3  Hammond to Border, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Allan Border
82.4  Hammond to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
82.5  Hammond to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
82.6  Hammond to Border, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 83  (6 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           320/3 (lead 96)
         Wally Hammond        7.0-1-32-0
         Don Bradman         147(207b 27X4)
         Allan Border         28(39b 6X4)

83.1  Swann to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
83.2  Swann to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
83.3  Swann to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
83.4  Swann to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
83.5  Swann to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
83.6  Swann to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 84  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           320/3 (lead 96)
         Graeme Swann         16.0-4-51-1
         Allan Border         28(45b 6X4)
         Don Bradman         147(207b 27X4)

84.1  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
84.2  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
84.3  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
84.4  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
84.5  Bedser to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is one of the best batsmen in the world
This really is an amazing performance by Don Bradman. 150 runs!
84.6  Bedser to Bradman, FOUR, Alec Bedser is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

         End of over 85  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           328/3 (lead 104)
         Alec Bedser          20.0-0-92-1
         Don Bradman         155(213b 29X4)
         Allan Border         28(45b 6X4)


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Bradman notched up his 150 as the Australian lead simultaneously crossed 100. With Allan Border also finding his feet at the other end, things were looking pretty grim for the English. It didn't help that they continued to let their chances slip, with Bedser dropping a fairly straightforward chance off Hammond and giving Bradman a reprieve on 141.


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85.1  Barnes to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
85.2  Barnes to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
85.3  Barnes to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
85.4  Barnes to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
85.5  Barnes to Border, one run, One more to the total
85.6  Barnes to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 86  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           329/3 (lead 105)
         Sydney Barnes        16.0-3-51-1
         Don Bradman         155(214b 29X4)
         Allan Border         29(50b 6X4)

86.1  Woolley to Border, FOUR, Frank Woolley is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
86.2  Woolley to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
86.3  Woolley to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
86.4  Woolley to Border, one run, That is very well run by Don Bradman
86.5  Woolley to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
86.6  Woolley to Bradman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 87  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           334/3 (lead 110)
         Frank Woolley        9.0-1-36-0
         Don Bradman         155(216b 29X4)
         Allan Border         34(54b 7X4)

87.1  Anderson to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
87.2  Anderson to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
87.3  Anderson to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
87.4  Anderson to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!
87.5  Anderson to Border, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Alan Knott didnt have a chance
87.6  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 88  (5 runs)


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England's luck had all but run out as Australia went into Lunch with a lead of 115 with Bradman on 155 and Border on 38. That with the likes of Benaud, Gilchrist and Trumble who's proved himself a more than decent bat in this competition still to come.


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         LUNCH: DAY 4
         Time: 12:02 PM
         AUSTRALIA           339/3 (lead 115)
         James Anderson       20.0-2-73-0
         Don Bradman         155(217b 29X4)
         Allan Border         38(59b 8X4)


Lunch, Day 4


HTML:
88.1  Bedser to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
88.2  Bedser to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
88.3  Bedser to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
88.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
88.5  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
88.6  Bedser to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott

         End of over 89  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           339/3 (lead 115)
         Alec Bedser          21.0-0-92-1
         Allan Border         38(65b 8X4)
         Don Bradman         155(217b 29X4)

89.1  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
89.2  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
89.3  Anderson to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
89.4  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
89.5  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
89.6  Anderson to Bradman, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 90  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           340/3 (lead 116)
         James Anderson       21.0-2-73-0
         Allan Border         38(65b 8X4)
         Don Bradman         155(223b 29X4)

90.1  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
90.2  Bedser to Bradman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
90.3  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
90.4  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
90.5  Bedser to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is going haywire!
90.6  Bedser to Bradman, one run, That is very well run by Allan Border

         End of over 91  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           345/3 (lead 121)
         Alec Bedser          22.0-1-97-1
         Allan Border         38(65b 8X4)
         Don Bradman         160(229b 30X4)

91.1  Hammond to Bradman, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Alan Knott didnt have a chance
91.2  Hammond to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
91.3  Hammond to Border, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Allan Border
91.4  Hammond to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
91.5  Hammond to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
91.6  Hammond to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive

         End of over 92  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           350/3 (lead 126)
         Wally Hammond        8.0-1-36-0
         Allan Border         42(70b 9X4)
         Don Bradman         160(230b 30X4)

92.1  Swann to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
92.2  Swann to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is one of the best batsmen in the world
92.3  Swann to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
92.4  Swann to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is going haywire!
92.5  Swann to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
92.6  Swann to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived

         End of over 93  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           358/3 (lead 134)
         Graeme Swann         17.0-5-59-1
         Don Bradman         168(236b 32X4)
         Allan Border         42(70b 9X4)

93.1  Anderson to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
93.2  Anderson to Border, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
93.3  Anderson to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
93.4  Anderson to Border, three runs, Great save by Wally Hammond 3 instead of 4
93.5  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
93.6  Anderson to Bradman, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on James Anderson, giving that a wide
93.6  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 94  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           366/3 (lead 142)
         James Anderson       22.0-2-81-0
         Don Bradman         168(239b 32X4)
         Allan Border         49(74b 10X4)

94.1  Hammond to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
94.2  Hammond to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
94.3  Hammond to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
94.4  Hammond to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!
Thats another fifty for Allan Border
94.5  Hammond to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
94.6  Hammond to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 95  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           370/3 (lead 146)
         Wally Hammond        9.0-1-40-0
         Allan Border         53(80b 11X4)
         Don Bradman         168(239b 32X4)


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Allan Border brought up fifty off 78 balls as the lead neared 150. Historically, anything above 240 is a pretty tricky ask at this venue. England desperately need a breakthrough and quick.


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95.1  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
95.2  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
95.3  Anderson to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is going haywire!
95.4  Anderson to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
95.5  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
95.6  Anderson to Bradman, one run, That is very well run by Allan Border

         End of over 96  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           375/3 (lead 151)
         James Anderson       23.0-2-86-0
         Allan Border         53(80b 11X4)
         Don Bradman         173(245b 33X4)

96.1  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
96.2  Bedser to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman
96.3  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
96.4  Bedser to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
96.5  Bedser to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
96.6  Bedser to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is going haywire!

         End of over 97  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           383/3 (lead 159)
         Alec Bedser          23.0-1-105-1
         Don Bradman         181(251b 35X4)
         Allan Border         53(80b 11X4)

97.1  Swann to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
97.2  Swann to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
97.3  Swann to Border, one run, Great cooperation between Allan Border and Don Bradman
97.4  Swann to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
97.5  Swann to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
97.6  Swann to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive

         End of over 98  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           384/3 (lead 160)
         Graeme Swann         18.0-5-60-1
         Don Bradman         181(254b 35X4)
         Allan Border         54(83b 11X4)

98.1  Anderson to Border, FOUR, James Anderson is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
98.2  Anderson to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
98.3  Anderson to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
98.4  Anderson to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
98.5  Anderson to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
98.6  Anderson to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border

         End of over 99  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           388/3 (lead 164)
         James Anderson       24.0-2-90-0
         Allan Border         58(89b 12X4)
         Don Bradman         181(254b 35X4)

99.1  Woolley to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
99.2  Woolley to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
99.3  Woolley to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
99.4  Woolley to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is one of the best batsmen in the world
99.5  Woolley to Bradman, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Don Bradman
99.6  Woolley to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived

         End of over 100  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           396/3 (lead 172)
         Frank Woolley        10.0-1-44-0
         Don Bradman         189(260b 37X4)
         Allan Border         58(89b 12X4)

100.1  Swann to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!
100.2  Swann to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
100.3  Swann to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
100.4  Swann to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
100.5  Swann to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
100.6  Swann to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 101  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           400/3 (lead 176)
         Graeme Swann         19.0-5-64-1
         Allan Border         62(95b 13X4)
         Don Bradman         189(260b 37X4)

101.1  Anderson to Bradman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
101.2  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived
101.3  Anderson to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is going haywire!
101.4  Anderson to Bradman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
101.5  Anderson to Bradman, legbye, Left alone by Don Bradman
101.6  Anderson to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 102  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           405/3 (lead 181)
         James Anderson       25.0-2-94-0
         Allan Border         62(96b 13X4)
         Don Bradman         193(265b 38X4)

102.1  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
102.2  Barnes to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman
102.3  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
102.4  Barnes to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
102.5  Barnes to Bradman, one run, One more to the total
102.6  Barnes to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 103  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           410/3 (lead 186)
         Sydney Barnes        17.0-3-56-1
         Allan Border         62(97b 13X4)
         Don Bradman         198(270b 39X4)

103.1  Swann to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
103.2  Swann to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
103.3  Swann to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
103.4  Swann to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
103.5  Swann to Bradman, OUT, Graeme Swann takes an easy catch to dismiss Don Bradman

         Don Bradman            198 (275b 39X4)
                    c & b. Swann

103.6  Swann to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud

         End of over 104  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           410/4 (lead 186)
         Graeme Swann         20.0-5-64-2
         Richie Benaud         0(1b)
         Allan Border         62(97b 13X4)


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Their prayers were finally answered when Bradman lofted one straight back into the hands of Graeme Swann to be dismissed just two short of a double century. It was the end of one of the greatest rearguards in this league's 10-season history and one that has certainly put Australia in a position where they can actually push for an unexpected victory if their lower-order could put up a few decent contributions.


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104.1  Hammond to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
104.2  Hammond to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
104.3  Hammond to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
104.4  Hammond to Border, one run, One more to the total
104.5  Hammond to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud was completely deceived
104.6  Hammond to Benaud, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head

         End of over 105  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           415/4 (lead 191)
         Wally Hammond        10.0-1-45-0
         Richie Benaud         4(3b 1X4)
         Allan Border         63(101b 13X4)

105.1  Bedser to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
105.2  Bedser to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
105.3  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
105.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
105.5  Bedser to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
105.6  Bedser to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 106  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           415/4 (lead 191)
         Alec Bedser          24.0-1-105-1
         Allan Border         63(107b 13X4)
         Richie Benaud         4(3b 1X4)

106.1  Swann to Benaud, no run, Defensively played by Richie Benaud
106.2  Swann to Benaud, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
106.3  Swann to Benaud, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
106.4  Swann to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
106.5  Swann to Benaud, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
106.6  Swann to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud was completely deceived

         End of over 107  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           415/4 (lead 191)
         Graeme Swann         21.0-6-64-2
         Richie Benaud         4(9b 1X4)
         Allan Border         63(107b 13X4)

107.1  Bedser to Border, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
107.2  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
107.3  Bedser to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
107.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
107.5  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
107.6  Bedser to Border, FOUR, What a blunder by Alan Knott. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield

         End of over 108  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           423/4 (lead 199)
         Alec Bedser          25.0-2-113-1
         Allan Border         71(113b 15X4)
         Richie Benaud         4(9b 1X4)

108.1  Woolley to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud playing forward defensive
108.2  Woolley to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud was completely deceived
108.3  Woolley to Benaud, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
108.4  Woolley to Benaud, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
108.5  Woolley to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
108.6  Woolley to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 109  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           424/4 (lead 200)
         Frank Woolley        11.0-1-44-0
         Allan Border         71(115b 15X4)
         Richie Benaud         4(13b 1X4)

109.1  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
109.2  Barnes to Benaud, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
109.3  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud was completely deceived
109.4  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
109.5  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
109.6  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud was completely deceived

         End of over 110  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           424/4 (lead 200)
         Sydney Barnes        18.0-3-56-1
         Richie Benaud         4(19b 1X4)
         Allan Border         71(115b 15X4)

110.1  Hammond to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
110.2  Hammond to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
110.3  Hammond to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
110.4  Hammond to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
110.5  Hammond to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
110.6  Hammond to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive

         End of over 111  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           424/4 (lead 200)
         Wally Hammond        11.0-1-45-0
         Allan Border         71(121b 15X4)
         Richie Benaud         4(19b 1X4)

111.1  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
111.2  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
111.3  Barnes to Benaud, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
111.4  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
111.5  Barnes to Benaud, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
111.6  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud

         End of over 112  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           424/4 (lead 200)
         Sydney Barnes        19.0-4-56-1
         Richie Benaud         4(25b 1X4)
         Allan Border         71(121b 15X4)

112.1  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
112.2  Bedser to Border, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Alec Bedser. Allan Border didnt have a clue

         Allan Border           71 (123b 15X4)
                        b. Bedser

112.3  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
112.4  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
112.5  Bedser to Gilchrist, one run, Great cooperation between Adam Gilchrist and Richie Benaud
112.6  Bedser to Benaud, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 113  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           428/5 (lead 204)
         Alec Bedser          26.0-2-117-2
         Adam Gilchrist        1(3b)
         Richie Benaud         7(26b 1X4)


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Border took the lead past 200 before being dismissed by Alec Bedser for a well played 71. Next in was Adam Gilchrist.


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113.1  Anderson to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
113.2  Anderson to Benaud, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
113.3  Anderson to Benaud, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
113.4  Anderson to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
113.5  Anderson to Benaud, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
113.6  Anderson to Benaud, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Richie Benaud

         End of over 114  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           436/5 (lead 212)
         James Anderson       26.0-2-102-0
         Richie Benaud        15(32b 3X4)
         Adam Gilchrist        1(3b)

114.1  Swann to Gilchrist, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Adam Gilchrist
114.2  Swann to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
114.3  Swann to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
114.4  Swann to Gilchrist, FOUR, Graeme Swann is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
114.5  Swann to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
114.6  Swann to Gilchrist, one run, The misfield by Jack Hobbs allows yet another run

         End of over 115  (9 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           445/5 (lead 221)
         Graeme Swann         22.0-7-73-2
         Richie Benaud        15(32b 3X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       10(9b 2X4)

115.1  Barnes to Gilchrist, FOUR, Sydney Barnes is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
115.2  Barnes to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
115.3  Barnes to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
115.4  Barnes to Gilchrist, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Alan Knott
115.5  Barnes to Benaud, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
115.6  Barnes to Benaud, one run, That is very well run by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 116  (6 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           451/5 (lead 227)
         Sydney Barnes        20.0-5-62-1
         Adam Gilchrist       15(13b 3X4)
         Richie Benaud        16(34b 3X4)

116.1  Woolley to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud playing forward defensive
116.2  Woolley to Benaud, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
116.3  Woolley to Benaud, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
116.4  Woolley to Benaud, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
116.5  Woolley to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
116.6  Woolley to Benaud, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 117  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           451/5 (lead 227)
         Frank Woolley        12.0-1-44-0
         Richie Benaud        16(40b 3X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       15(13b 3X4)

117.1  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
117.2  Bedser to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is going haywire!
117.3  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
117.4  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
117.5  Bedser to Gilchrist, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Adam Gilchrist
117.6  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 118  (8 runs)


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In spite of his first innings failure, Adam Gilchrist walked out with the same attacking mindset and began finding the fence as if it were his birthright. With that, Tea was called.


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         TEA: DAY 4
         Time: 2:31 PM
         AUSTRALIA           459/5 (lead 235)
         Alec Bedser          27.0-2-125-2
         Adam Gilchrist       23(19b 5X4)
         Richie Benaud        16(40b 3X4)


Tea, Day 4


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118.1  Swann to Benaud, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
118.2  Swann to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud playing forward defensive
118.3  Swann to Benaud, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
118.4  Swann to Benaud, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
118.5  Swann to Benaud, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
118.6  Swann to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud playing forward defensive

         End of over 119  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           459/5 (lead 235)
         Graeme Swann         23.0-7-73-2
         Richie Benaud        16(46b 3X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       23(19b 5X4)

119.1  Barnes to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
119.2  Barnes to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
119.3  Barnes to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
119.4  Barnes to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
119.5  Barnes to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
119.6  Barnes to Gilchrist, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 120  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           463/5 (lead 239)
         Sydney Barnes        21.0-5-66-1
         Adam Gilchrist       27(25b 6X4)
         Richie Benaud        16(46b 3X4)

120.1  Swann to Benaud, FOUR, Graeme Swann is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
120.2  Swann to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
120.3  Swann to Benaud, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
120.4  Swann to Benaud, no run, Defensively played by Richie Benaud
120.5  Swann to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud was completely deceived
120.6  Swann to Benaud, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 121  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           468/5 (lead 244)
         Graeme Swann         24.0-8-78-2
         Adam Gilchrist       27(25b 6X4)
         Richie Benaud        21(52b 4X4)

121.1  Bedser to Benaud, one run, One more to the total
121.2  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
121.3  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
121.4  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
121.5  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
121.6  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott

         End of over 122  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           469/5 (lead 245)
         Alec Bedser          28.0-2-126-2
         Adam Gilchrist       27(30b 6X4)
         Richie Benaud        22(53b 4X4)

122.1  Woolley to Benaud, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
122.2  Woolley to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
122.3  Woolley to Benaud, one run, Dropped! Wally Hammond made a big mess of that simple chance
122.4  Woolley to Gilchrist, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
122.5  Woolley to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
122.6  Woolley to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 123  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           470/5 (lead 246)
         Frank Woolley        13.0-2-45-0
         Adam Gilchrist       27(33b 6X4)
         Richie Benaud        23(56b 4X4)

123.1  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Defensively played by Richie Benaud
123.2  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
123.3  Barnes to Benaud, one run, The misfield by Alec Bedser allows yet another run
123.4  Barnes to Gilchrist, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Adam Gilchrist
123.5  Barnes to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
123.6  Barnes to Gilchrist, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 124  (6 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           476/5 (lead 252)
         Sydney Barnes        22.0-5-72-1
         Richie Benaud        24(59b 4X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       32(36b 7X4)

124.1  Woolley to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
124.2  Woolley to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
124.3  Woolley to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is going haywire!
124.4  Woolley to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
124.5  Woolley to Gilchrist, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Adam Gilchrist
124.6  Woolley to Gilchrist, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 125  (9 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           485/5 (lead 261)
         Frank Woolley        14.0-2-54-0
         Richie Benaud        24(59b 4X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       41(42b 9X4)

125.1  Anderson to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
125.2  Anderson to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
125.3  Anderson to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
125.4  Anderson to Gilchrist, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Adam Gilchrist
125.5  Anderson to Gilchrist, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Adam Gilchrist
125.6  Anderson to Gilchrist, legbye, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 126  (9 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           494/5 (lead 270)
         James Anderson       27.0-2-110-0
         Richie Benaud        24(59b 4X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       49(48b 11X4)

126.1  Swann to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
126.2  Swann to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is going haywire!

126.3  Swann to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
126.4  Swann to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
126.5  Swann to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
126.6  Swann to Gilchrist, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 127  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           502/5 (lead 278)
         Graeme Swann         25.0-8-86-2
         Adam Gilchrist       57(54b 13X4)
         Richie Benaud        24(59b 4X4)


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The advent of Gilchrist had seen the lead skyrocket past 250 and close in on 300 as he raced to a half-century at better than a run-a-ball. Australia, who had just crossed the 500-run mark were definitely favorites now.


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127.1  Woolley to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
127.2  Woolley to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud was completely deceived
127.3  Woolley to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
127.4  Woolley to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud was completely deceived
127.5  Woolley to Benaud, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
127.6  Woolley to Benaud, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 128  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           502/5 (lead 278)
         Frank Woolley        15.0-2-54-0
         Richie Benaud        24(65b 4X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       57(54b 13X4)

128.1  Anderson to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
128.2  Anderson to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
128.3  Anderson to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
128.4  Anderson to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is going haywire!
128.5  Anderson to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
128.6  Anderson to Gilchrist, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott

         End of over 129  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           506/5 (lead 282)
         James Anderson       28.0-2-114-0
         Adam Gilchrist       61(60b 14X4)
         Richie Benaud        24(65b 4X4)

129.1  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud playing forward defensive
129.2  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
129.3  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud playing forward defensive
129.4  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud playing forward defensive
129.5  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud playing forward defensive
129.6  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud

         End of over 130  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           506/5 (lead 282)
         Sydney Barnes        23.0-5-72-1
         Richie Benaud        24(71b 4X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       61(60b 14X4)

130.1  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
130.2  Bedser to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is one of the best batsmen in the world
130.3  Bedser to Gilchrist, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Adam Gilchrist
130.4  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
130.5  Bedser to Gilchrist, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Adam Gilchrist
130.6  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 131  (12 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           518/5 (lead 294)
         Alec Bedser          29.0-2-138-2
         Adam Gilchrist       73(66b 17X4)
         Richie Benaud        24(71b 4X4)

131.1  Anderson to Benaud, one run, The misfield by Ken Barrington allows yet another run
131.2  Anderson to Gilchrist, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
131.3  Anderson to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
131.4  Anderson to Gilchrist, FOUR, James Anderson is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
131.5  Anderson to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
131.6  Anderson to Gilchrist, three runs, They could have actually gone for the fourth

         End of over 132  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           526/5 (lead 302)
         James Anderson       29.0-2-122-0
         Richie Benaud        25(72b 4X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       80(71b 18X4)


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The lead went past 300 as Gilchrist continued to inflict his carnage upon James Anderson and Alec Bedser, two of England's most prolific Test wicket-takers.


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132.1  Swann to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
132.2  Swann to Gilchrist, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
132.3  Swann to Gilchrist, FOUR, Graeme Swann is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
132.4  Swann to Gilchrist, FOUR, Graeme Swann is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
132.5  Swann to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
132.6  Swann to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 133  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           534/5 (lead 310)
         Graeme Swann         26.0-8-94-2
         Adam Gilchrist       88(77b 20X4)
         Richie Benaud        25(72b 4X4)

133.1  Anderson to Benaud, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Richie Benaud
133.2  Anderson to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
133.3  Anderson to Benaud, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
133.4  Anderson to Benaud, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
133.5  Anderson to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
133.6  Anderson to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud

         End of over 134  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           538/5 (lead 314)
         James Anderson       30.0-2-126-0
         Richie Benaud        29(78b 5X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       88(77b 20X4)

134.1  Barnes to Gilchrist, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
134.2  Barnes to Gilchrist, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
134.3  Barnes to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is going haywire!
134.4  Barnes to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
134.5  Barnes to Gilchrist, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
134.6  Barnes to Gilchrist, FOUR, Sydney Barnes is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

         End of over 135  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           546/5 (lead 322)
         Sydney Barnes        24.0-6-80-1
         Adam Gilchrist       96(83b 22X4)
         Richie Benaud        29(78b 5X4)

135.1  Bedser to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud was completely deceived
135.2  Bedser to Benaud, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by James Anderson
135.3  Bedser to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is going haywire!
Adam Gilchrist raises his bat to everyone in the stadium as he reaches 100
135.4  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
135.5  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
135.6  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 136  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           551/5 (lead 327)
         Alec Bedser          30.0-2-143-2
         Adam Gilchrist      100(87b 23X4)
         Richie Benaud        30(80b 5X4)


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It took him just 84 balls to bring up his century - easily the fastest for the season. Richie Benaud at the other end was reduced to little more than a spectator.


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136.1  Barnes to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
136.2  Barnes to Benaud, FOUR, Sydney Barnes is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
136.3  Barnes to Benaud, FOUR, Richie Benaud is going haywire!
136.4  Barnes to Benaud, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Richie Benaud          38 (84b 7X4)
         lbw            b. Barnes

136.5  Barnes to Trumble, no run, Hugh Trumble playing forward defensive
136.6  Barnes to Trumble, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott

         End of over 137  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           559/6 (lead 335)
         Sydney Barnes        25.0-6-88-2
         Hugh Trumble          0(2b)
         Adam Gilchrist      100(87b 23X4)

137.1  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
137.2  Bedser to Gilchrist, three runs, Great save by Alec Bedser 3 instead of 4
137.3  Bedser to Trumble, FOUR, Alec Bedser is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
137.4  Bedser to Trumble, one run, Great cooperation between Hugh Trumble and Adam Gilchrist
137.5  Bedser to Gilchrist, three runs, They could have actually gone for the fourth
137.6  Bedser to Trumble, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 138  (11 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           570/6 (lead 346)
         Alec Bedser          31.0-2-154-2
         Hugh Trumble          5(5b 1X4)
         Adam Gilchrist      106(90b 23X4)

138.1  Barnes to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
138.2  Barnes to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
138.3  Barnes to Gilchrist, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Sydney Barnes. Adam Gilchrist didnt have a clue

         Adam Gilchrist         106 (93b 23X4)
                        b. Barnes

138.4  Barnes to Lillee, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
138.5  Barnes to Lillee, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
138.6  Barnes to Lillee, no run, Defensively played by Dennis Lillee

         End of over 139  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           570/7 (lead 346)
         Sydney Barnes        26.0-6-88-3
         Dennis Lillee         0(3b)
         Hugh Trumble          5(5b 1X4)


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It fell upon Sydney Barnes once again to get the much needed breakthroughs for England, which he did by removing both Benaud and Gilchrist to take his tally to 48 wickets for the season. But by now one could say it was too little and too late; no team has ever successfully chased more than 332 at the MCG.


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139.1  Swann to Trumble, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
139.2  Swann to Trumble, no run, Defensively played by Hugh Trumble
139.3  Swann to Trumble, no run, Hugh Trumble playing forward defensive
139.4  Swann to Trumble, FOUR, Hugh Trumble is going haywire!
139.5  Swann to Trumble, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
139.6  Swann to Trumble, no run, Defensively played by Hugh Trumble

         End of over 140  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           574/7 (lead 350)
         Graeme Swann         27.0-8-98-2
         Hugh Trumble          9(11b 2X4)
         Dennis Lillee         0(3b)

140.1  Woolley to Lillee, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
140.2  Woolley to Lillee, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
140.3  Woolley to Lillee, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
140.4  Woolley to Lillee, no run, Dennis Lillee was completely deceived
140.5  Woolley to Lillee, no run, Defensively played by Dennis Lillee
140.6  Woolley to Lillee, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 141  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           574/7 (lead 350)
         Frank Woolley        16.0-3-54-0
         Dennis Lillee         0(9b)
         Hugh Trumble          9(11b 2X4)

141.1  Swann to Trumble, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
141.2  Swann to Trumble, no run, Left alone by Hugh Trumble
141.3  Swann to Trumble, no run, Hugh Trumble playing forward defensive
141.4  Swann to Trumble, FOUR, What a blunder by Sydney Barnes. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
141.5  Swann to Trumble, no run, Left alone by Hugh Trumble
141.6  Swann to Trumble, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 142  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           578/7 (lead 354)
         Graeme Swann         28.0-8-102-2
         Hugh Trumble         13(17b 3X4)
         Dennis Lillee         0(9b)

142.1  Anderson to Lillee, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
142.2  Anderson to Lillee, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
142.3  Anderson to Lillee, no run, Dennis Lillee was completely deceived
142.4  Anderson to Lillee, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
142.5  Anderson to Lillee, no ball , one run, That is very well run by Hugh Trumble
142.5  Anderson to Lillee, one run, That is very well run by Hugh Trumble
142.6  Anderson to Trumble, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on James Anderson, giving that a wide
142.6  Anderson to Trumble, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 143  (6 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           584/7 (lead 360)
         James Anderson       31.0-2-132-0
         Dennis Lillee         1(14b)
         Hugh Trumble         16(19b 3X4)

143.1  Barnes to Trumble, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
143.2  Barnes to Trumble, no run, Defensively played by Hugh Trumble
143.3  Barnes to Trumble, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
143.4  Barnes to Trumble, no run, Hugh Trumble was completely deceived
143.5  Barnes to Trumble, legbye, Hugh Trumble playing forward defensive
143.6  Barnes to Lillee, one run, That is very well run by Hugh Trumble

         End of over 144  (2 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           586/7 (lead 362)
         Sydney Barnes        27.0-7-89-3
         Hugh Trumble         16(24b 3X4)
         Dennis Lillee         2(15b)

144.1  Swann to Lillee, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
144.2  Swann to Lillee, no run, Defensively played by Dennis Lillee
144.3  Swann to Lillee, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
144.4  Swann to Lillee, FOUR, Graeme Swann is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
144.5  Swann to Lillee, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
144.6  Swann to Lillee, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Jack Hobbs

         Dennis Lillee          6 (21b 1X4)
         c. Hobbs       b. Swann


         End of over 145  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           590/8 (lead 366)
         Graeme Swann         29.0-8-106-3
         Fred Spofforth        0(0b)
         Hugh Trumble         16(24b 3X4)

145.1  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Hugh Trumble was completely deceived
145.2  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Left alone by Hugh Trumble
145.3  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Left alone by Hugh Trumble
145.4  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
145.5  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
145.6  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Defensively played by Hugh Trumble

         End of over 146  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           590/8 (lead 366)
         Alec Bedser          32.0-2-154-2
         Hugh Trumble         16(30b 3X4)
         Fred Spofforth        0(0b)

146.1  Anderson to Spofforth, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
146.2  Anderson to Spofforth, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Fred Spofforth
146.3  Anderson to Spofforth, no run, Left alone by Fred Spofforth
146.4  Anderson to Spofforth, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
146.5  Anderson to Spofforth, no run, Fred Spofforth playing forward defensive
146.6  Anderson to Spofforth, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 147  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           594/8 (lead 370)
         James Anderson       32.0-2-136-0
         Fred Spofforth        4(6b 1X4)
         Hugh Trumble         16(30b 3X4)

147.1  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Left alone by Hugh Trumble
147.2  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Left alone by Hugh Trumble
147.3  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Left alone by Hugh Trumble
147.4  Bedser to Trumble, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by David Gower
147.5  Bedser to Spofforth, no run, Left alone by Fred Spofforth
147.6  Bedser to Spofforth, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 148  (1 runs)


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Australia ended the day just five short of a total of 600 and a lead of 371 with Hugh Trumble and Fred Spofforth at the crease. Needless to say, this day's play has completely changed the complexion of the match.


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         END OF DAY 4
         Time: 5:00 PM
         AUSTRALIA           595/8 (lead 371)
         Alec Bedser          33.0-3-155-2
         Fred Spofforth        4(8b 1X4)
         Hugh Trumble         17(34b 3X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Arthur Morris       c. †Knott      b. Bedser       21    29    5    0   72.4%
Victor Trumper                     b. Swann        83   159   16    0   52.2%
Don Bradman*                   c & b. Swann       198   275   39    0   72.0%
Steven Smith                       b. Barnes       34    67    7    0   50.7%
Allan Border                       b. Bedser       71   123   15    0   57.7%
Richie Benaud       lbw            b. Barnes       38    84    7    0   45.2%
Adam Gilchrist†                    b. Barnes      106    93   23    0  114.0%
Hugh Trumble        not out                        17    34    3    0   50.0%
Dennis Lillee       c. Hobbs       b. Swann         6    21    1    0   28.6%
Fred Spofforth      not out                         4     8    1    0   50.0%
Glenn McGrath

 Total:  595/8       Overs:  148.0        Run Rate:  4.02     Extras:  17

                             Day 4  5:00 PM


                                     -X-

AUSTRALIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Morris      V Trumper    þþþþþþþþþ                                 41 (52)
D Bradman     V Trumper    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       143 (249)
D Bradman     S Smith      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                       81 (125)
D Bradman     A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      145 (197)
R Benaud      A Border     þþþ                                       14 (51)
R Benaud      Gilchrist    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ         135 (146)
H Trumble     Gilchrist    þþ                                        11 (11)
H Trumble     D Lillee     þþþþ                                      20 (39)
H Trumble     Spofforth    þþþþ                                       5 (18)


     Fall of Wickets    41/1      184/2     265/3     410/4     424/5
                        559/6     570/7     590/8

 Total:  595/8      Overs:  148.0         Run Rate:  4.02    Extras:  17

                                     -X-

ENGLAND Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
James Anderson       32.0      2     136      0      4.25     2      1
Alec Bedser          33.0      3     155      2      4.70     1      0
Sydney Barnes        27.0      7      89      3      3.30     1      1
Wally Hammond        11.0      2      45      0      4.09     0      0
Frank Woolley        16.0      4      54      0      3.38     0      0
Graeme Swann         29.0      8     106      3      3.66     1      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 5      No Balls: 2      Leg Byes: 7      Byes: 3

 Total:  595/8       Overs:  148.0        Run Rate:  4.02    Extras:  17
                                     -X-


Stumps, Day 4
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AUSTRALIA 2nd innings (Follow on; 221/2 overnight)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Arthur Morris       c. †Knott      b. Bedser       21    29    5    0   72.4%
Victor Trumper                     b. Swann        83   159   16    0   52.2%
Don Bradman*                   c & b. Swann       198   275   39    0   72.0%
Steven Smith                       b. Barnes       34    67    7    0   50.7%
Allan Border                       b. Bedser       71   123   15    0   57.7%
Richie Benaud       lbw            b. Barnes       38    84    7    0   45.2%
Adam Gilchrist†                    b. Barnes      106    93   23    0  114.0%
Hugh Trumble        not out                        17    34    3    0   50.0%
Dennis Lillee       c. Hobbs       b. Swann         6    21    1    0   28.6%
Fred Spofforth      not out                         4     8    1    0   50.0%
Glenn McGrath

 Total:  595/8       Overs:  148.0        Run Rate:  4.02     Extras:  17
 
                             Day 4  5:00 PM
 

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AUSTRALIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Morris      V Trumper    þþþþþþþþþ                                 41 (52)
D Bradman     V Trumper    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       143 (249)
D Bradman     S Smith      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                       81 (125)
D Bradman     A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      145 (197)
R Benaud      A Border     þþþ                                       14 (51)
R Benaud      Gilchrist    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ         135 (146)
H Trumble     Gilchrist    þþ                                        11 (11)
H Trumble     D Lillee     þþþþ                                      20 (39)
H Trumble     Spofforth    þþþþ                                       5 (18)


     Fall of Wickets    41/1      184/2     265/3     410/4     424/5
                        559/6     570/7     590/8

 Total:  595/8      Overs:  148.0         Run Rate:  4.02    Extras:  17

                                     -X-

ENGLAND Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
James Anderson       32.0      2     136      0      4.25     2      1
Alec Bedser          33.0      3     155      2      4.70     1      0
Sydney Barnes        27.0      7      89      3      3.30     1      1
Wally Hammond        11.0      2      45      0      4.09     0      0
Frank Woolley        16.0      4      54      0      3.38     0      0
Graeme Swann         29.0      8     106      3      3.66     1      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 5      No Balls: 2      Leg Byes: 7      Byes: 3

 Total:  595/8       Overs:  148.0        Run Rate:  4.02    Extras:  17
                                     -X-


Australia lead by 371 runs.

Day 5
Day 5

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AUSTRALIA 2nd innings (Follow on; 595/8 overnight)

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148.1  Barnes to Trumble, FOUR, Sydney Barnes is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
148.2  Barnes to Trumble, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
148.3  Barnes to Trumble, one run, That is very well run by Fred Spofforth
148.4  Barnes to Spofforth, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
148.5  Barnes to Spofforth, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
148.6  Barnes to Spofforth, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 149  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           603/8 (lead 379)
         Sydney Barnes        28.0-7-97-3
         Hugh Trumble         22(37b 4X4)
         Fred Spofforth        7(11b 1X4)


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Hugh Trumble showcased his batting prowess by smashing the first ball of the day's play by Sydney Barnes for four to bring up Australia's 600.


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149.1  Hammond to Spofforth, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
149.2  Hammond to Spofforth, no run, Fred Spofforth playing forward defensive
149.3  Hammond to Spofforth, no run, Fred Spofforth playing forward defensive
149.4  Hammond to Spofforth, no run, Left alone by Fred Spofforth
149.5  Hammond to Spofforth, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
149.6  Hammond to Spofforth, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott

         End of over 150  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           603/8 (lead 379)
         Wally Hammond        12.0-2-45-0
         Fred Spofforth        7(17b 1X4)
         Hugh Trumble         22(37b 4X4)

150.1  Swann to Trumble, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by David Gower
150.2  Swann to Spofforth, no run, Left alone by Fred Spofforth
150.3  Swann to Spofforth, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
150.4  Swann to Spofforth, no run, Left alone by Fred Spofforth
150.5  Swann to Spofforth, three runs,
150.6  Swann to Trumble, no run, Defensively played by Hugh Trumble

         End of over 151  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           607/8 (lead 383)
         Graeme Swann         30.0-8-110-3
         Hugh Trumble         23(39b 4X4)
         Fred Spofforth       10(21b 1X4)

151.1  Barnes to Spofforth, no run, Defensively played by Fred Spofforth
151.2  Barnes to Spofforth, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
151.3  Barnes to Spofforth, no run, Defensively played by Fred Spofforth
151.4  Barnes to Spofforth, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
151.5  Barnes to Spofforth, no run, Left alone by Fred Spofforth
151.6  Barnes to Spofforth, wide, Sydney Barnes bowling a very wayward one

Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Fred Spofforth the finger

         Fred Spofforth         10 (28b 1X4)
         c. Knott       b. Barnes


         End of over 152  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           608/9 (lead 384)
         Sydney Barnes        29.0-7-98-4
         Glenn McGrath         0(0b)
         Hugh Trumble         23(39b 4X4)


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Sydney Barnes soon had wicket no 49 when he dismissed Fred Spofforth to flush out Australia's last man, Glenn McGrath. He was now level with Shaun Pollock from Season II and himself from Season VI, and needed just one more to become the first man in history to claim 50 wickets in an LAB season.


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152.1  Swann to Trumble, no run, Hugh Trumble was completely deceived
152.2  Swann to Trumble, no run, Defensively played by Hugh Trumble
152.3  Swann to Trumble, no run, Hugh Trumble playing forward defensive
152.4  Swann to Trumble, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
152.5  Swann to Trumble, one run, Dropped! KS Ranjitsinhji made a big mess of that simple chance
152.6  Swann to McGrath, no run, Glenn McGrath playing forward defensive

         End of over 153  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           609/9 (lead 385)
         Graeme Swann         31.0-8-111-3
         Glenn McGrath         0(1b)
         Hugh Trumble         24(44b 4X4)

153.1  Bedser to Trumble, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
153.2  Bedser to Trumble, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
153.3  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Left alone by Hugh Trumble
153.4  Bedser to Trumble, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Hugh Trumble
153.5  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
153.6  Bedser to Trumble, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 154  (6 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           615/9 (lead 391)
         Alec Bedser          34.0-3-161-2
         Hugh Trumble         30(50b 4X4 1X6)
         Glenn McGrath         0(1b)


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For a man of his slender build, Hugh Trumble sure knew how to strike them a long way. He brought up what was incredibly the first six of the Australian innings. The lead was now approaching 400.


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154.1  Anderson to McGrath, FOUR, Glenn McGrath is going haywire!
154.2  Anderson to McGrath, no run, Glenn McGrath was completely deceived
154.3  Anderson to McGrath, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
154.4  Anderson to McGrath, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
154.5  Anderson to McGrath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
154.6  Anderson to McGrath, no run, Glenn McGrath was completely deceived

         End of over 155  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           619/9 (lead 395)
         James Anderson       33.0-2-140-0
         Glenn McGrath         4(7b 1X4)
         Hugh Trumble         30(50b 4X4 1X6)

155.1  Barnes to Trumble, no run, Defensively played by Hugh Trumble
155.2  Barnes to Trumble, no run, Hugh Trumble was completely deceived
155.3  Barnes to Trumble, no run, Hugh Trumble was completely deceived
155.4  Barnes to Trumble, no run, Left alone by Hugh Trumble
155.5  Barnes to Trumble, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
155.6  Barnes to Trumble, no run, Defensively played by Hugh Trumble

         End of over 156  (0 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           619/9 (lead 395)
         Sydney Barnes        30.0-7-98-4
         Hugh Trumble         30(56b 4X4 1X6)
         Glenn McGrath         4(7b 1X4)

156.1  Bedser to McGrath, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
156.2  Bedser to McGrath, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
156.3  Bedser to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath
156.4  Bedser to McGrath, one run, One more to the total
156.5  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Left alone by Hugh Trumble
156.6  Bedser to Trumble, no run, Left alone by Hugh Trumble

         End of over 157  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           620/9 (lead 396)
         Alec Bedser          35.0-3-162-2
         Hugh Trumble         30(58b 4X4 1X6)
         Glenn McGrath         5(11b 1X4)

157.1  Barnes to McGrath, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
157.2  Barnes to McGrath, no run, Glenn McGrath playing forward defensive
157.3  Barnes to McGrath, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Alan Knott
157.4  Barnes to McGrath, one run, Dropped! KS Ranjitsinhji made a big mess of that simple chance
157.5  Barnes to Trumble, no run, Hugh Trumble playing forward defensive
157.6  Barnes to Trumble, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 158  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           621/9 (lead 397)
         Sydney Barnes        31.0-8-99-4
         Hugh Trumble         30(60b 4X4 1X6)
         Glenn McGrath         6(15b 1X4)


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Barnes got McGrath to nick behind for what should have been a record 50th wicket for the season, but for KS Ranjitsinhji to drop the simplest of chances at slip. Needless to say, he was left fuming.


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158.1  Anderson to McGrath, FOUR, Glenn McGrath is going haywire!
158.2  Anderson to McGrath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
158.3  Anderson to McGrath, OUT, What a brilliant catch by David Gower

         Glenn McGrath          10 (18b 2X4)
         c. Gower       b. Anderson


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James Anderson got McGrath in the very next over, leaving Barnes on 49 - the same as his Season VI haul and Shaun Pollock's Season II haul. It was the nearest of near misses, as Australia set England a daunting target of 402. No team has ever chased more than 332 at the MCG, but then again no team has ever won a match after following on in LAB's 10-season history. Whatever happens next is bound to go down in history as a first.


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         End of innings (158.3 overs)  (Follow on)
         Day 5   10:44 AM
         AUSTRALIA           625/10
         (Run Rate: 3.94)
         James Anderson        33.3-2-144-1
         Hugh Trumble         30(60b 4X4 1X6)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Arthur Morris       c. †Knott      b. Bedser       21    29    5    0   72.4%
Victor Trumper                     b. Swann        83   159   16    0   52.2%
Don Bradman*                   c & b. Swann       198   275   39    0   72.0%
Steven Smith                       b. Barnes       34    67    7    0   50.7%
Allan Border                       b. Bedser       71   123   15    0   57.7%
Richie Benaud       lbw            b. Barnes       38    84    7    0   45.2%
Adam Gilchrist†                    b. Barnes      106    93   23    0  114.0%
Hugh Trumble        not out                        30    60    4    1   50.0%
Dennis Lillee       c. Hobbs       b. Swann         6    21    1    0   28.6%
Fred Spofforth      c. †Knott      b. Barnes       10    28    1    0   35.7%
Glenn McGrath       c. Gower       b. Anderson     10    18    2    0   55.6%

 Total:  625/10       Overs:  158.3        Run Rate:  3.94     Extras:  18

                             Day 5  10:44 AM


                                     -X-

AUSTRALIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Morris      V Trumper    þþþþþþþþþ                                 41 (52)
D Bradman     V Trumper    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       143 (249)
D Bradman     S Smith      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                       81 (125)
D Bradman     A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      145 (197)
R Benaud      A Border     þþþ                                       14 (51)
R Benaud      Gilchrist    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ         135 (146)
H Trumble     Gilchrist    þþ                                        11 (11)
H Trumble     D Lillee     þþþþ                                      20 (39)
H Trumble     Spofforth    þþþþ                                      18 (42)
H Trumble     G McGrath    þþþþ                                      17 (39)


     Fall of Wickets    41/1      184/2     265/3     410/4     424/5
                        559/6     570/7     590/8     608/9     625/10

 Total:  625/10      Overs:  158.3         Run Rate:  3.94    Extras:  18

                                     -X-

ENGLAND Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
James Anderson       33.3      2     144      1      4.30     2      1
Alec Bedser          35.0      3     162      2      4.63     1      0
Sydney Barnes        31.0      8      99      4      3.19     2      1
Wally Hammond        12.0      3      45      0      3.75     0      0
Frank Woolley        16.0      4      54      0      3.38     0      0
Graeme Swann         31.0      8     111      3      3.58     1      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 6      No Balls: 2      Leg Byes: 7      Byes: 3

 Total:  625/10       Overs:  158.3        Run Rate:  3.94    Extras:  18
                                     -X-


England need 402 runs to win.


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ENGLAND 2nd innings (Target: 402)
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0.1  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
0.2  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.3  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
0.4  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, one run, That is very well run by Jack Hobbs
0.5  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
0.6  McGrath to Hobbs, one run, The misfield by Adam Gilchrist allows yet another run

         End of over 1  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND               2/0 (deficit 399)
         Glenn McGrath        1.0-0-2-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji       1(4b)
         Jack Hobbs            1(2b)
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1.1  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
1.2  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
1.3  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
1.4  Lillee to Hobbs, three runs, They could have actually gone for the fourth
1.5  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
1.6  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji

         End of over 2  (3 runs)
         ENGLAND               5/0 (deficit 396)
         Dennis Lillee        1.0-0-3-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji       1(6b)
         Jack Hobbs            4(6b)

2.1  McGrath to Hobbs, legbye, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
2.2  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
2.3  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji playing forward defensive
2.4  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, one run, Great cooperation between KS Ranjitsinhji and Jack Hobbs
2.5  McGrath to Hobbs, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Allan Border
2.6  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji was completely deceived

         End of over 3  (3 runs)
         ENGLAND               8/0 (deficit 393)
         Glenn McGrath        2.0-0-4-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji       2(10b)
         Jack Hobbs            5(8b)

3.1  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
3.2  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.3  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
3.4  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
3.5  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
3.6  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 4  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND               8/0 (deficit 393)
         Fred Spofforth       1.0-0-0-0
         Jack Hobbs            5(14b)
         KS Ranjitsinhji       2(10b)

4.1  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no ball , no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
4.1  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
4.2  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, one run, That is very well run by Jack Hobbs
4.3  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
4.4  Lillee to Hobbs, one run, The misfield by Adam Gilchrist allows yet another run
4.5  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
4.6  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 5  (3 runs)
         ENGLAND              11/0 (deficit 390)
         Dennis Lillee        2.0-0-6-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji       3(14b)
         Jack Hobbs            6(16b)

5.1  McGrath to Hobbs, legbye, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
5.2  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji was completely deceived
5.3  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, one run, That is very well run by Jack Hobbs
5.4  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.5  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.6  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 6  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND              13/0 (deficit 388)
         Glenn McGrath        3.0-0-5-0
         Jack Hobbs            6(20b)
         KS Ranjitsinhji       4(16b)

6.1  Spofforth to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
6.2  Spofforth to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
6.3  Spofforth to Ranji'nhji, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
6.4  Spofforth to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
6.5  Spofforth to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
6.6  Spofforth to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 7  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              13/0 (deficit 388)
         Fred Spofforth       2.0-1-0-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji       4(22b)
         Jack Hobbs            6(20b)

7.1  Lillee to Hobbs, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Jack Hobbs
7.2  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
7.3  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.4  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
7.5  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
7.6  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived

         End of over 8  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND              17/0 (deficit 384)
         Dennis Lillee        3.0-0-10-0
         Jack Hobbs           10(26b 1X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji       4(22b)

8.1  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
8.2  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, one run, One more to the total
8.3  McGrath to Hobbs, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Jack Hobbs
8.4  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
8.5  McGrath to Hobbs, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Jack Hobbs
8.6  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 9  (9 runs)
         ENGLAND              26/0 (deficit 375)
         Glenn McGrath        4.0-0-14-0
         Jack Hobbs           18(30b 3X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji       5(24b)

9.1  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, one run, The misfield by Dennis Lillee allows yet another run
9.2  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
9.3  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
9.4  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
9.5  Benaud to Hobbs, legbye, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
9.6  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 10  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND              28/0 (deficit 373)
         Richie Benaud        1.0-0-1-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji       6(26b)
         Jack Hobbs           18(34b 3X4)

10.1  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
10.2  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
10.3  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
10.4  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
10.5  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.6  Lillee to Hobbs, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 11  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND              32/0 (deficit 369)
         Dennis Lillee        4.0-0-14-0
         Jack Hobbs           22(40b 4X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji       6(26b)


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KS Ranjitsinhji once again looked out of sorts opening the batting, but his partner Jack Hobbs was off to a fairly good start.


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11.1  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji was completely deceived
11.2  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
11.3  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, one run, One more to the total
11.4  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
11.5  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
11.6  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 12  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              33/0 (deficit 368)
         Richie Benaud        2.0-0-2-0
         Jack Hobbs           22(43b 4X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji       7(29b)

12.1  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji playing forward defensive
12.2  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
12.3  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.4  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
12.5  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji playing forward defensive
12.6  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 13  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              33/0 (deficit 368)
         Hugh Trumble         1.0-0-0-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji       7(35b)
         Jack Hobbs           22(43b 4X4)

13.1  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
13.2  Benaud to Hobbs, FOUR, Jack Hobbs is going haywire!
13.3  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
13.4  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
13.5  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.6  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 14  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND              37/0 (deficit 364)
         Richie Benaud        3.0-0-6-0
         Jack Hobbs           26(49b 5X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji       7(35b)

14.1  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji playing forward defensive
14.2  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
14.3  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
14.4  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji playing forward defensive
14.5  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, one run, That is very well run by Jack Hobbs
14.6  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 15  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              38/0 (deficit 363)
         Glenn McGrath        5.0-0-15-0
         Jack Hobbs           26(50b 5X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji       8(40b)

15.1  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
15.2  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.3  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
15.4  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
15.5  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
15.6  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 16  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              38/0 (deficit 363)
         Richie Benaud        4.0-0-6-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji       8(46b)
         Jack Hobbs           26(50b 5X4)

16.1  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
16.2  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
16.3  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.4  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
16.5  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
16.6  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 17  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              38/0 (deficit 363)
         Hugh Trumble         2.0-1-0-0
         Jack Hobbs           26(56b 5X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji       8(46b)

17.1  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
17.2  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
17.3  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
17.4  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji playing forward defensive
17.5  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.6  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 18  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              38/0 (deficit 363)
         Richie Benaud        5.0-1-6-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji       8(52b)
         Jack Hobbs           26(56b 5X4)

18.1  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.2  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
18.3  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
18.4  Spofforth to Hobbs, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Jack Hobbs
18.5  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
18.6  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND              42/0 (deficit 359)
         Fred Spofforth       3.0-2-4-0
         Jack Hobbs           30(62b 6X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji       8(52b)

19.1  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji was completely deceived
19.2  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.3  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.4  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
19.5  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, FOUR, KS Ranjitsinhji is going haywire!
19.6  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Hugh Trumble, giving that a wide
19.6  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji

         End of over 20  (5 runs)


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England went into the Lunch interval decently poised at 47/0. Still a long, long way to go though.


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         LUNCH: DAY 5
         Time: 12:04 PM
         ENGLAND              47/0 (deficit 354)
         Hugh Trumble         3.0-2-5-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji      12(59b 1X4)
         Jack Hobbs           30(62b 6X4)


Lunch, Day 5


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20.1  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
20.2  Benaud to Hobbs, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Jack Hobbs
20.3  Benaud to Hobbs, one run, Great cooperation between Jack Hobbs and KS Ranjitsinhji
20.4  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji playing forward defensive
20.5  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
20.6  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji

         End of over 21  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND              52/0 (deficit 349)
         Richie Benaud        6.0-2-11-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji      12(62b 1X4)
         Jack Hobbs           35(65b 7X4)

21.1  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
21.2  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.3  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
21.4  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
21.5  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.6  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 22  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              52/0 (deficit 349)
         Glenn McGrath        6.0-0-15-0
         Jack Hobbs           35(71b 7X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji      12(62b 1X4)

22.1  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
22.2  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
22.3  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
22.4  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
22.5  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji playing forward defensive
22.6  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 23  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              52/0 (deficit 349)
         Dennis Lillee        5.0-0-14-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji      12(68b 1X4)
         Jack Hobbs           35(71b 7X4)

23.1  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
23.2  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.3  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
23.4  McGrath to Hobbs, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Adam Gilchrist didnt have a chance
23.5  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
23.6  McGrath to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 24  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              53/0 (deficit 348)
         Glenn McGrath        7.0-1-15-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji      12(70b 1X4)
         Jack Hobbs           35(75b 7X4)

24.1  Benaud to Hobbs, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.2  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.3  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.4  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, one run, Great cooperation between KS Ranjitsinhji and Jack Hobbs
24.5  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
24.6  Benaud to Hobbs, FOUR, Jack Hobbs is going haywire!

         End of over 25  (6 runs)
         ENGLAND              59/0 (deficit 342)
         Richie Benaud        7.0-2-16-0
         Jack Hobbs           39(78b 8X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji      13(73b 1X4)

25.1  Spofforth to Ranji'nhji, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Dennis Lillee
25.2  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
25.3  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
25.4  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
25.5  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.6  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 26  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              60/0 (deficit 341)
         Fred Spofforth       4.0-2-5-0
         Jack Hobbs           39(83b 8X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji      14(74b 1X4)

26.1  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.2  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
26.3  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
26.4  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.5  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, FOUR, What a blunder by Fred Spofforth. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
26.6  Lillee to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji was completely deceived

         End of over 27  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND              64/0 (deficit 337)
         Dennis Lillee        6.0-1-18-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji      18(80b 2X4)
         Jack Hobbs           39(83b 8X4)

27.1  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
27.2  Spofforth to Hobbs, no ball , no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
27.2  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
27.3  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
27.4  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
27.5  Spofforth to Hobbs, legbye, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
27.6  Spofforth to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji was completely deceived

         End of over 28  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND              66/0 (deficit 335)
         Fred Spofforth       5.0-2-6-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji      18(81b 2X4)
         Jack Hobbs           39(88b 8X4)

28.1  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.2  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.3  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
28.4  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
28.5  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
28.6  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 29  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              66/0 (deficit 335)
         Hugh Trumble         4.0-2-5-0
         Jack Hobbs           39(94b 8X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji      18(81b 2X4)

29.1  Spofforth to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.2  Spofforth to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
29.3  Spofforth to Ranji'nhji, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
29.4  Spofforth to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
29.5  Spofforth to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
29.6  Spofforth to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji

         End of over 30  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND              70/0 (deficit 331)
         Fred Spofforth       6.0-2-10-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji      22(87b 3X4)
         Jack Hobbs           39(94b 8X4)


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KS Ranjitsinhji appeared to be slowly growing in confidence when play resumed after Lunch. Sometimes, a bit of hot food in the belly can do wonders.


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30.1  Trumble to Hobbs, one run, The misfield by Don Bradman allows yet another run
30.2  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
30.3  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
30.4  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
30.5  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
30.6  Trumble to Ranji'nhji, one run, Great cooperation between KS Ranjitsinhji and Jack Hobbs

         End of over 31  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND              72/0 (deficit 329)
         Hugh Trumble         5.0-3-7-0
         Jack Hobbs           40(95b 8X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji      23(92b 3X4)

31.1  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
31.2  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
31.3  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji playing forward defensive
31.4  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, FOUR, What a blunder by Victor Trumper. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
31.5  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
31.6  Benaud to Ranji'nhji, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. KS Ranjitsinhji is out

         KS Ranjitsinhji        27 (98b 4X4)
                        b. Benaud


         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND              76/1 (deficit 325)
         Richie Benaud        8.0-2-20-1
         Ken Barrington        0(0b)
         Jack Hobbs           40(95b 8X4)


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But not this time. An ill-advised cut shot off Richie Benaud brought about his downfall for 27 and he ended up wasting yet another good start in the competition.


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32.1  McGrath to Hobbs, legbye, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
32.2  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
32.3  McGrath to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
32.4  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
32.5  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.6  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 33  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              77/1 (deficit 324)
         Glenn McGrath        8.0-1-15-0
         Ken Barrington        0(5b)
         Jack Hobbs           40(96b 8X4)

33.1  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
33.2  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.3  Trumble to Hobbs, one run, The misfield by Arthur Morris allows yet another run
33.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
33.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
33.6  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 34  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              78/1 (deficit 323)
         Hugh Trumble         6.0-3-8-0
         Ken Barrington        0(8b)
         Jack Hobbs           41(99b 8X4)

34.1  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
34.2  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
34.3  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
34.4  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
34.5  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
34.6  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 35  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              78/1 (deficit 323)
         Fred Spofforth       7.0-2-10-0
         Jack Hobbs           41(105b 8X4)
         Ken Barrington        0(8b)

35.1  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
35.2  Lillee to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.3  Lillee to Barrington, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Richie Benaud
35.4  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
35.5  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.6  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 36  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              79/1 (deficit 322)
         Dennis Lillee        7.0-1-19-0
         Jack Hobbs           41(108b 8X4)
         Ken Barrington        1(11b)

36.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
36.2  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
36.3  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
36.4  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.5  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
36.6  McGrath to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 37  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              79/1 (deficit 322)
         Glenn McGrath        9.0-1-15-0
         Ken Barrington        1(17b)
         Jack Hobbs           41(108b 8X4)

37.1  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.2  Benaud to Hobbs, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
37.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
37.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
37.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington

         End of over 38  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              80/1 (deficit 321)
         Richie Benaud        9.0-2-20-1
         Ken Barrington        1(21b)
         Jack Hobbs           41(110b 8X4)

38.1  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
38.2  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
38.3  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.4  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.5  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
38.6  Spofforth to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived

         End of over 39  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              80/1 (deficit 321)
         Fred Spofforth       8.0-3-10-0
         Jack Hobbs           41(116b 8X4)
         Ken Barrington        1(21b)

39.1  Benaud to Barrington, one run, The misfield by Fred Spofforth allows yet another run
39.2  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
39.3  Benaud to Hobbs, one run, That is very well run by Ken Barrington
39.4  Benaud to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is going haywire!
39.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington

         End of over 40  (6 runs)
         ENGLAND              86/1 (deficit 315)
         Richie Benaud        10.0-2-26-1
         Ken Barrington        6(25b 1X4)
         Jack Hobbs           42(118b 8X4)

40.1  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
40.2  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
40.3  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.4  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.5  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
40.6  Trumble to Hobbs, FOUR, Jack Hobbs is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 41  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND              90/1 (deficit 311)
         Hugh Trumble         7.0-3-12-0
         Jack Hobbs           46(124b 9X4)
         Ken Barrington        6(25b 1X4)
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41.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
41.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
41.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
41.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
41.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
41.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 42  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              90/1 (deficit 311)
         Richie Benaud        11.0-2-26-1
         Ken Barrington        6(31b 1X4)
         Jack Hobbs           46(124b 9X4)

42.1  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.2  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.3  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.4  Trumble to Hobbs, one run, Great cooperation between Jack Hobbs and Ken Barrington
42.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
42.6  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington

         End of over 43  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND              91/1 (deficit 310)
         Hugh Trumble         8.0-3-13-0
         Ken Barrington        6(33b 1X4)
         Jack Hobbs           47(128b 9X4)

43.1  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
43.2  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
43.3  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs
43.4  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.5  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.6  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 44  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND              91/1 (deficit 310)
         Dennis Lillee        8.0-1-19-0
         Jack Hobbs           47(134b 9X4)
         Ken Barrington        6(33b 1X4)

44.1  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
44.2  Trumble to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is going haywire!
44.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
44.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
44.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
44.6  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington

         End of over 45  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND              95/1 (deficit 306)
         Hugh Trumble         9.0-3-17-0
         Ken Barrington       10(39b 2X4)
         Jack Hobbs           47(134b 9X4)

45.1  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
45.2  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
45.3  Lillee to Hobbs, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

45.4  Lillee to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
45.5  Lillee to Hobbs, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Hugh Trumble
45.6  Lillee to Barrington, one run, That is very well run by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 46  (8 runs)
         ENGLAND             103/1 (deficit 298)
         Dennis Lillee        9.0-2-27-0
         Jack Hobbs           54(139b 9X4 1X6)
         Ken Barrington       11(40b 2X4)


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Hobbs brought up his fifty in style by charging down the wicket to smash Dennis Lillee over his head for six. England's deficit had now gone below 300.


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46.1  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.2  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
46.3  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
46.4  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
46.5  Spofforth to Barrington, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Don Bradman
46.6  Spofforth to Hobbs, FOUR, Jack Hobbs is going haywire!

         End of over 47  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             108/1 (deficit 293)
         Fred Spofforth       9.0-4-15-0
         Jack Hobbs           58(140b 10X4 1X6)
         Ken Barrington       12(45b 2X4)

47.1  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
47.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
47.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
47.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.6  Trumble to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 48  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             112/1 (deficit 289)
         Hugh Trumble         10.0-3-21-0
         Ken Barrington       16(51b 3X4)
         Jack Hobbs           58(140b 10X4 1X6)

48.1  Benaud to Hobbs, FOUR, Jack Hobbs is going haywire!
48.2  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
48.3  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
48.4  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.5  Benaud to Hobbs, no ball , no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
48.5  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
48.6  Benaud to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 49  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             117/1 (deficit 284)
         Richie Benaud        12.0-3-31-1
         Jack Hobbs           62(146b 11X4 1X6)
         Ken Barrington       16(51b 3X4)

49.1  Trumble to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is one of the best batsmen in the world
49.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
49.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.5  Trumble to Barrington, one run, That is very well run by Jack Hobbs
49.6  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 50  (5 runs)


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England went into Tea needing another 279 runs for victory with Hobbs looking very good on 62 and first innings hero Ken Barrington by his side.


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         TEA: DAY 5
         Time: 2:34 PM
         ENGLAND             122/1 (deficit 279)
         Hugh Trumble         11.0-3-26-0
         Jack Hobbs           62(147b 11X4 1X6)
         Ken Barrington       21(56b 4X4)


Tea, Day 5


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50.1  Lillee to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is going haywire!
50.2  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
50.3  Lillee to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
50.4  Lillee to Barrington, no ball , no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
50.4  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
50.5  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
50.6  Lillee to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 51  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             127/1 (deficit 274)
         Dennis Lillee        10.0-2-32-0
         Ken Barrington       25(62b 5X4)
         Jack Hobbs           62(147b 11X4 1X6)

51.1  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
51.2  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Defensively played by Jack Hobbs
51.3  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
51.4  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
51.5  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
51.6  McGrath to Hobbs, no run, Left alone by Jack Hobbs

         End of over 52  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             127/1 (deficit 274)
         Glenn McGrath        10.0-2-15-0
         Jack Hobbs           62(153b 11X4 1X6)
         Ken Barrington       25(62b 5X4)

52.1  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
52.2  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
52.3  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
52.4  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
52.5  Spofforth to Barrington, FOUR, Fred Spofforth is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
52.6  Spofforth to Barrington, one run, Great cooperation between Ken Barrington and Jack Hobbs  

         End of over 53  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             132/1 (deficit 269)
         Fred Spofforth       10.0-4-20-0
         Jack Hobbs           62(153b 11X4 1X6)
         Ken Barrington       30(68b 6X4)

53.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
53.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
53.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
53.4  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
53.5  Benaud to Barrington, FOUR, Ken Barrington is going haywire!
53.6  Benaud to Barrington, one run, That is very well run by Jack Hobbs  

         End of over 54  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             137/1 (deficit 264)
         Richie Benaud        13.0-3-36-1
         Jack Hobbs           62(153b 11X4 1X6)
         Ken Barrington       35(74b 7X4)

54.1  Trumble to Barrington, one run, That is very well run by Jack Hobbs  
54.2  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
54.3  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs playing forward defensive
54.4  Trumble to Hobbs, no run, Jack Hobbs was completely deceived
54.5  Trumble to Hobbs, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Jack Hobbs is out

         Jack Hobbs             62 (157b 11X4 1X6)
                        b. Trumble

54.6  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond

         End of over 55  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             138/2 (deficit 263)
         Hugh Trumble         12.0-3-27-1
         Wally Hammond         0(1b)
         Ken Barrington       36(75b 7X4)


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Shortly after the Tea break, Hugh Trumble got Australia the wicket they needed, that of Hobbs for 62. Next in was skipper Wally Hammond.


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55.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
55.2  Benaud to Barrington, one run, Great cooperation between Ken Barrington and Wally Hammond
55.3  Benaud to Hammond, FOUR, Richie Benaud is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
55.4  Benaud to Hammond, one run, Great cooperation between Wally Hammond and Ken Barrington
55.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
55.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 56  (6 runs)
         ENGLAND             144/2 (deficit 257)
         Richie Benaud        14.0-3-42-1
         Ken Barrington       37(79b 7X4)
         Wally Hammond         5(3b 1X4)

56.1  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
56.2  Spofforth to Hammond, FOUR, Fred Spofforth is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
56.3  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
56.4  Spofforth to Hammond, one run, That is very well run by Ken Barrington
56.5  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
56.6  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive

         End of over 57  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             149/2 (deficit 252)
         Fred Spofforth       11.0-4-25-0
         Ken Barrington       37(81b 7X4)
         Wally Hammond        10(7b 2X4)

57.1  Trumble to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
57.2  Trumble to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
57.3  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
57.4  Trumble to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
57.5  Trumble to Hammond, FOUR, Hugh Trumble is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
57.6  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 58  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             153/2 (deficit 248)
         Hugh Trumble         13.0-3-31-1
         Wally Hammond        14(13b 3X4)
         Ken Barrington       37(81b 7X4)

58.1  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
58.2  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
58.3  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
58.4  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
58.5  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
58.6  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington

         End of over 59  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             153/2 (deficit 248)
         Fred Spofforth       12.0-4-25-0
         Ken Barrington       37(87b 7X4)
         Wally Hammond        14(13b 3X4)

59.1  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
59.2  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
59.3  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
59.4  McGrath to Hammond, one run, The misfield by Allan Border allows yet another run
59.5  McGrath to Barrington, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ken Barrington
59.6  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington

         End of over 60  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             158/2 (deficit 243)
         Glenn McGrath        11.0-3-20-0
         Ken Barrington       41(89b 8X4)
         Wally Hammond        15(17b 3X4)

60.1  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
60.2  Benaud to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
60.3  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
60.4  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
60.5  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
60.6  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived

         End of over 61  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             158/2 (deficit 243)
         Richie Benaud        15.0-3-42-1
         Wally Hammond        15(23b 3X4)
         Ken Barrington       41(89b 8X4)

61.1  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
61.2  Spofforth to Barrington, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ken Barrington
61.3  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
61.4  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
61.5  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
61.6  Spofforth to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 62  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             162/2 (deficit 239)
         Fred Spofforth       13.0-5-29-0
         Ken Barrington       45(95b 9X4)
         Wally Hammond        15(23b 3X4)

62.1  Trumble to Hammond, one run, That is very well run by Ken Barrington
62.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
62.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
62.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
62.5  Trumble to Barrington, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ken Barrington
62.6  Trumble to Barrington, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 63  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             167/2 (deficit 234)
         Hugh Trumble         14.0-3-36-1
         Ken Barrington       49(100b 10X4)
         Wally Hammond        16(24b 3X4)


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Just like the first innings, Ken Barrington and Wally Hammond went about their business in ice cool fashion. England's deficit had gone below 250 now and Australia were beginning to sweat just a little.


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63.1  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
63.2  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
63.3  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
63.4  McGrath to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
63.5  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
63.6  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 64  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             167/2 (deficit 234)
         Glenn McGrath        12.0-3-20-0
         Wally Hammond        16(30b 3X4)
         Ken Barrington       49(100b 10X4)

64.1  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
64.2  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
64.3  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
64.4  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington playing forward defensive
64.5  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
64.6  Lillee to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived

         End of over 65  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             167/2 (deficit 234)
         Dennis Lillee        11.0-2-32-0
         Ken Barrington       49(106b 10X4)
         Wally Hammond        16(30b 3X4)

65.1  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
65.2  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
65.3  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
65.4  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
65.5  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
65.6  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond

         End of over 66  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             167/2 (deficit 234)
         Fred Spofforth       14.0-5-29-0
         Wally Hammond        16(36b 3X4)
         Ken Barrington       49(106b 10X4)

66.1  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
66.2  Trumble to Barrington, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Dennis Lillee
Fifty for Ken Barrington
66.3  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
66.4  Trumble to Hammond, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
66.5  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
66.6  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived

         End of over 67  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             168/2 (deficit 233)
         Hugh Trumble         15.0-3-37-1
         Wally Hammond        16(40b 3X4)
         Ken Barrington       50(108b 10X4)


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Ken Barrington notched up fifty again and was starting to look as undismissable as in the first innings where he scored an unbeaten 181.


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67.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
67.2  McGrath to Barrington, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ken Barrington
67.3  McGrath to Barrington, one run, Dropped! Hugh Trumble made a big mess of that simple chance
67.4  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
67.5  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
67.6  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond

         End of over 68  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             173/2 (deficit 228)
         Glenn McGrath        13.0-4-25-0
         Wally Hammond        16(43b 3X4)
         Ken Barrington       55(111b 11X4)

68.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
68.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
68.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
68.4  Benaud to Barrington, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ken Barrington
68.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
68.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived

         End of over 69  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             177/2 (deficit 224)
         Richie Benaud        16.0-4-46-1
         Ken Barrington       59(117b 12X4)
         Wally Hammond        16(43b 3X4)

69.1  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
69.2  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
69.3  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
69.4  Spofforth to Hammond, FOUR, Wally Hammond is going haywire!
69.5  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
69.6  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 70  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             181/2 (deficit 220)
         Fred Spofforth       15.0-6-33-0
         Wally Hammond        20(49b 4X4)
         Ken Barrington       59(117b 12X4)

70.1  Trumble to Barrington, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ken Barrington
70.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
70.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
70.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
70.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
70.6  Trumble to Barrington, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ken Barrington

         End of over 71  (8 runs)
         ENGLAND             189/2 (deficit 212)
         Hugh Trumble         16.0-3-45-1
         Ken Barrington       67(123b 14X4)
         Wally Hammond        20(49b 4X4)

71.1  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
71.2  Benaud to Hammond, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
71.3  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
71.4  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
71.5  Benaud to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
71.6  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 72  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             189/2 (deficit 212)
         Richie Benaud        17.0-4-46-1
         Wally Hammond        20(55b 4X4)
         Ken Barrington       67(123b 14X4)

72.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
72.2  McGrath to Barrington, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ken Barrington
72.3  McGrath to Barrington, one run, Dropped! Hugh Trumble made a big mess of that simple chance
72.4  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
72.5  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
72.6  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond

         End of over 73  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             194/2 (deficit 207)
         Glenn McGrath        14.0-4-30-0
         Wally Hammond        20(58b 4X4)
         Ken Barrington       72(126b 15X4)

73.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
73.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
73.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
73.4  Benaud to Barrington, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ken Barrington
73.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
73.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived

         End of over 74  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             198/2 (deficit 203)
         Richie Benaud        18.0-5-50-1
         Ken Barrington       76(132b 16X4)
         Wally Hammond        20(58b 4X4)

74.1  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
74.2  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
74.3  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
74.4  Spofforth to Hammond, FOUR, Wally Hammond is going haywire!
74.5  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
74.6  Spofforth to Hammond, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 75  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             202/2 (deficit 199)
         Fred Spofforth       16.0-6-37-0
         Wally Hammond        24(64b 5X4)
         Ken Barrington       76(132b 16X4)

75.1  Trumble to Barrington, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ken Barrington
75.2  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
75.3  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
75.4  Trumble to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
75.5  Trumble to Barrington, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
75.6  Trumble to Barrington, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ken Barrington

         End of over 76  (8 runs)
         ENGLAND             210/2 (deficit 191)
         Hugh Trumble         17.0-3-53-1
         Ken Barrington       84(138b 18X4)
         Wally Hammond        24(64b 5X4)


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Except this time, he was pulverizing the bowlers to all parts. England's deficit went below 200 in almost no time and the pressure was back on Australia.


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76.1  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
76.2  Benaud to Hammond, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
76.3  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
76.4  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
76.5  Benaud to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
76.6  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 77  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             210/2 (deficit 191)
         Richie Benaud        19.0-5-50-1
         Wally Hammond        24(70b 5X4)
         Ken Barrington       84(138b 18X4)

77.1  McGrath to Barrington, no run, Defensively played by Ken Barrington
77.2  McGrath to Barrington, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ken Barrington
77.3  McGrath to Barrington, one run, Dropped! Hugh Trumble made a big mess of that simple chance
77.4  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive
77.5  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond was completely deceived
77.6  McGrath to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond

         End of over 78  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             215/2 (deficit 186)
         Glenn McGrath        15.0-4-35-0
         Wally Hammond        24(73b 5X4)
         Ken Barrington       89(141b 19X4)

78.1  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived
78.2  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
78.3  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Left alone by Ken Barrington
78.4  Benaud to Barrington, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ken Barrington
78.5  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
78.6  Benaud to Barrington, no run, Ken Barrington was completely deceived

         End of over 79  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             219/2 (deficit 182)
         Richie Benaud        20.0-6-54-1
         Ken Barrington       93(147b 20X4)
         Wally Hammond        24(73b 5X4)

79.1  Lillee to Hammond, three runs, Great save by Fred Spofforth 3 instead of 4
79.2  Lillee to Barrington, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire gives it out LBW

         Ken Barrington         93 (148b 20X4)
         lbw            b. Lillee

79.3  Lillee to Gower, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
79.4  Lillee to Gower, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
79.5  Lillee to Gower, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
79.6  Lillee to Gower, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head

         End of over 80  (7 runs)


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But disaster struck for England in the last over of the day's play, where Barrington was trapped lbw by Dennis Lillee for 93 - thereby causing him to miss out on two centuries for the match by only 7 runs. But nevertheless, he had scored a total of 274 runs for the match, which was more than Don Bradman's 262. England ended the day needing another 175 runs to win with 7 wickets in hand, with Hammond and Gower still out in the middle.


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         END OF DAY 5
         Time: 5:01 PM
         ENGLAND             226/3 (deficit 175)
         Dennis Lillee        12.0-3-39-1
         David Gower           4(4b 1X4)
         Wally Hammond        27(74b 5X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
KS Ranjitsinhji                    b. Benaud       27    98    4    0   27.6%
Jack Hobbs                         b. Trumble      62   157   11    1   39.5%
Ken Barrington      lbw            b. Lillee       93   148   20    0   62.8%
Wally Hammond*      not out                        27    74    5    0   36.5%
David Gower         not out                         4     4    1    0  100.0%
Frank Woolley
Alan Knott†  
Alec Bedser
Graeme Swann
James Anderson
Sydney Barnes

 Total:  226/3       Overs:  80.0        Run Rate:  2.83     Extras:  13

                             Day 5  5:01 PM


                                     -X-

ENGLAND Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Ranji'nhji    J Hobbs      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ           76 (192)
Barrington    J Hobbs      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                 62 (137)
Barrington    W Hammond    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       84 (147)
D Gower       W Hammond    þ                                          4 (4)



     Fall of Wickets    76/1      138/2     222/3


 Total:  226/3      Overs:  80.0         Run Rate:  2.83    Extras:  13

                                     -X-

AUSTRALIA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        15.0      4      35      0      2.33     0      0
Dennis Lillee        12.0      3      39      1      3.25     0      2
Fred Spofforth       16.0      6      37      0      2.31     0      1
Richie Benaud        20.0      6      54      1      2.70     0      1
Hugh Trumble         17.0      3      53      1      3.12     1      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 1      No Balls: 4      Leg Byes: 7      Byes: 1

 Total:  226/3       Overs:  80.0        Run Rate:  2.83    Extras:  13
                                     -X-


Stumps, Day 5
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AUSTRALIA 2nd innings (Follow on; 595/8 overnight)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Arthur Morris       c. †Knott      b. Bedser       21    29    5    0   72.4%
Victor Trumper                     b. Swann        83   159   16    0   52.2%
Don Bradman*                   c & b. Swann       198   275   39    0   72.0%
Steven Smith                       b. Barnes       34    67    7    0   50.7%
Allan Border                       b. Bedser       71   123   15    0   57.7%
Richie Benaud       lbw            b. Barnes       38    84    7    0   45.2%
Adam Gilchrist†                    b. Barnes      106    93   23    0  114.0%
Hugh Trumble        not out                        30    60    4    1   50.0%
Dennis Lillee       c. Hobbs       b. Swann         6    21    1    0   28.6%
Fred Spofforth      c. †Knott      b. Barnes       10    28    1    0   35.7%
Glenn McGrath       c. Gower       b. Anderson     10    18    2    0   55.6%

 Total:  625/10       Overs:  158.3        Run Rate:  3.94     Extras:  18
 
                             Day 5  10:44 AM
 

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AUSTRALIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
A Morris      V Trumper    þþþþþþþþþ                                 41 (52)
D Bradman     V Trumper    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       143 (249)
D Bradman     S Smith      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                       81 (125)
D Bradman     A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      145 (197)
R Benaud      A Border     þþþ                                       14 (51)
R Benaud      Gilchrist    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ         135 (146)
H Trumble     Gilchrist    þþ                                        11 (11)
H Trumble     D Lillee     þþþþ                                      20 (39)
H Trumble     Spofforth    þþþþ                                      18 (42)
H Trumble     G McGrath    þþþþ                                      17 (39)


     Fall of Wickets    41/1      184/2     265/3     410/4     424/5
                        559/6     570/7     590/8     608/9     625/10

 Total:  625/10      Overs:  158.3         Run Rate:  3.94    Extras:  18

                                     -X-

ENGLAND Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
James Anderson       33.3      2     144      1      4.30     2      1
Alec Bedser          35.0      3     162      2      4.63     1      0
Sydney Barnes        31.0      8      99      4      3.19     2      1
Wally Hammond        12.0      3      45      0      3.75     0      0
Frank Woolley        16.0      4      54      0      3.38     0      0
Graeme Swann         31.0      8     111      3      3.58     1      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 6      No Balls: 2      Leg Byes: 7      Byes: 3

 Total:  625/10       Overs:  158.3        Run Rate:  3.94    Extras:  18
                                     -X-


England need 402 runs to win.


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ENGLAND 2nd innings (Target: 402)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
KS Ranjitsinhji                    b. Benaud       27    98    4    0   27.6%
Jack Hobbs                         b. Trumble      62   157   11    1   39.5%
Ken Barrington      lbw            b. Lillee       93   148   20    0   62.8%
Wally Hammond*      not out                        27    74    5    0   36.5%
David Gower         not out                         4     4    1    0  100.0%
Frank Woolley
Alan Knott†    
Alec Bedser  
Graeme Swann  
James Anderson
Sydney Barnes  

 Total:  226/3       Overs:  80.0        Run Rate:  2.83     Extras:  13
 
                             Day 5  5:01 PM
 

                                     -X-

ENGLAND Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Ranji'nhji    J Hobbs      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ           76 (192)
Barrington    J Hobbs      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                 62 (137)
Barrington    W Hammond    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       84 (147)
D Gower       W Hammond    þ                                          4 (4)



     Fall of Wickets    76/1      138/2     222/3


 Total:  226/3      Overs:  80.0         Run Rate:  2.83    Extras:  13

                                     -X-

AUSTRALIA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        15.0      4      35      0      2.33     0      0
Dennis Lillee        12.0      3      39      1      3.25     0      2
Fred Spofforth       16.0      6      37      0      2.31     0      1
Richie Benaud        20.0      6      54      1      2.70     0      1
Hugh Trumble         17.0      3      53      1      3.12     1      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 1      No Balls: 4      Leg Byes: 7      Byes: 1

 Total:  226/3       Overs:  80.0        Run Rate:  2.83    Extras:  13
                                     -X-


England need 175 runs to win.

Day 6
Day 6

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ENGLAND 2nd innings (Target: 402; 226/3 overnight)

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80.1  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
80.2  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Defensively played by Wally Hammond
80.3  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
80.4  Trumble to Hammond, one run, That is very well run by David Gower     
80.5  Trumble to Gower, no run, Left alone by David Gower
80.6  Trumble to Gower, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 81  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             227/3 (deficit 174)
         Hugh Trumble         18.0-3-54-1
         David Gower           4(6b 1X4)
         Wally Hammond        28(78b 5X4)
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81.1  Benaud to Hammond, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Don Bradman
81.2  Benaud to Gower, no run, David Gower playing forward defensive
81.3  Benaud to Gower, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Glenn McGrath
81.4  Benaud to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
81.5  Benaud to Hammond, no run, Left alone by Wally Hammond
81.6  Benaud to Hammond, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 82  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND             229/3 (deficit 172)
         Richie Benaud        21.0-6-56-1
         Wally Hammond        29(82b 5X4)
         David Gower           5(8b 1X4)

82.1  Trumble to Gower, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
82.2  Trumble to Gower, no run, Left alone by David Gower
82.3  Trumble to Gower, no run, Left alone by David Gower
82.4  Trumble to Gower, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
82.5  Trumble to Gower, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Don Bradman
82.6  Trumble to Hammond, no run, Wally Hammond playing forward defensive

         End of over 83  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             230/3 (deficit 171)
         Hugh Trumble         19.0-3-55-1
         Wally Hammond        29(83b 5X4)
         David Gower           6(13b 1X4)

83.1  Spofforth to Gower, no run, Left alone by David Gower
83.2  Spofforth to Gower, no run, David Gower was completely deceived
83.3  Spofforth to Gower, no run, Left alone by David Gower
83.4  Spofforth to Gower, no run, Left alone by David Gower
83.5  Spofforth to Gower, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
83.6  Spofforth to Gower, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Adam Gilchrist didnt have a chance

         End of over 84  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             231/3 (deficit 170)
         Fred Spofforth       17.0-6-37-0
         Wally Hammond        29(83b 5X4)
         David Gower           6(19b 1X4)

84.1  McGrath to Gower, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
84.2  McGrath to Gower, no run, David Gower was completely deceived
84.3  McGrath to Gower, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by David Gower     
84.4  McGrath to Gower, no run, David Gower playing forward defensive
84.5  McGrath to Gower, no run, David Gower was completely deceived
84.6  McGrath to Gower, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 85  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             235/3 (deficit 166)
         Glenn McGrath        16.0-4-39-0
         David Gower          10(25b 2X4)
         Wally Hammond        29(83b 5X4)

85.1  Lillee to Hammond, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire gives it out LBW

         Wally Hammond          29 (84b 5X4)
         lbw            b. Lillee 

85.2  Lillee to Woolley, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
85.3  Lillee to Woolley, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
85.4  Lillee to Woolley, no ball , no run, Frank Woolley was completely deceived
85.4  Lillee to Woolley, no run, Frank Woolley was completely deceived
85.5  Lillee to Woolley, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
85.6  Lillee to Woolley, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Don Bradman

         End of over 86  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND             237/4 (deficit 164)
         Dennis Lillee        13.0-3-41-2
         David Gower          10(25b 2X4)
         Frank Woolley         1(5b)


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Dennis Lillee, who claimed the wicket of Ken Barrington off the last over of Day 5, struck an equally earth shattering blow in the early morning of Day 6 by removing English skipper Wally Hammond for 29. England's two best batsmen for the match were both back in the pavillion.


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86.1  Spofforth to Woolley, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
86.2  Spofforth to Woolley, no run, Left alone by Frank Woolley
86.3  Spofforth to Woolley, no run, Defensively played by Frank Woolley
86.4  Spofforth to Woolley, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
86.5  Spofforth to Woolley, no run, Frank Woolley was completely deceived
86.6  Spofforth to Woolley, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 87  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             237/4 (deficit 164)
         Fred Spofforth       18.0-6-37-0
         Frank Woolley         1(11b)
         David Gower          10(25b 2X4)

87.1  Benaud to Gower, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
87.2  Benaud to Gower, no run, David Gower playing forward defensive
87.3  Benaud to Gower, no run, Left alone by David Gower
87.4  Benaud to Gower, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
87.5  Benaud to Gower, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
87.6  Benaud to Gower, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 88  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             237/4 (deficit 164)
         Richie Benaud        22.0-6-56-1
         David Gower          10(31b 2X4)
         Frank Woolley         1(11b)

88.1  Trumble to Woolley, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Hugh Trumble, giving that a wide
88.1  Trumble to Woolley, no run, Frank Woolley was completely deceived
88.2  Trumble to Woolley, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
88.3  Trumble to Woolley, no run, Frank Woolley was completely deceived
88.4  Trumble to Woolley, FOUR, What a blunder by Hugh Trumble. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
88.5  Trumble to Woolley, no run, Frank Woolley playing forward defensive
88.6  Trumble to Woolley, no run, Defensively played by Frank Woolley

         End of over 89  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             242/4 (deficit 159)
         Hugh Trumble         20.0-3-60-1
         Frank Woolley         5(18b 1X4)
         David Gower          10(31b 2X4)

89.1  Spofforth to Gower, no run, Left alone by David Gower
89.2  Spofforth to Gower, one run, That is very well run by Frank Woolley   
89.3  Spofforth to Woolley, no run, Defensively played by Frank Woolley
89.4  Spofforth to Woolley, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
89.5  Spofforth to Woolley, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
89.6  Spofforth to Woolley, one run, The misfield by Glenn McGrath allows yet another run

         End of over 90  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND             244/4 (deficit 157)
         Fred Spofforth       19.0-7-39-0
         David Gower          11(33b 2X4)
         Frank Woolley         6(22b 1X4)

90.1  McGrath to Woolley, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
90.2  McGrath to Woolley, no run, Left alone by Frank Woolley
90.3  McGrath to Woolley, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
90.4  McGrath to Woolley, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Glenn McGrath, giving that a wide
90.4  McGrath to Woolley, no run, Frank Woolley was completely deceived
90.5  McGrath to Woolley, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
90.6  McGrath to Woolley, no run, Frank Woolley was completely deceived

         End of over 91  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             249/4 (deficit 152)
         Glenn McGrath        17.0-4-44-0
         Frank Woolley        10(29b 2X4)
         David Gower          11(33b 2X4)

91.1  Trumble to Gower, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
91.2  Trumble to Gower, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
91.3  Trumble to Gower, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
91.4  Trumble to Gower, no run, Defensively played by David Gower
91.5  Trumble to Gower, no run, Left alone by David Gower
91.6  Trumble to Gower, one run, That is very well run by Frank Woolley   

         End of over 92  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             250/4 (deficit 151)
         Hugh Trumble         21.0-3-61-1
         Frank Woolley        10(29b 2X4)
         David Gower          12(39b 2X4)

92.1  Benaud to Gower, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
92.2  Benaud to Gower, no run, Left alone by David Gower
92.3  Benaud to Gower, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
92.4  Benaud to Gower, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
92.5  Benaud to Woolley, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Frank Woolley is out

         Frank Woolley          10 (30b 2X4)
                        b. Benaud 

92.6  Benaud to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott

         End of over 93  (3 runs)
         ENGLAND             253/5 (deficit 148)
         Richie Benaud        23.0-7-59-2
         Alan Knott            0(1b)
         David Gower          15(43b 2X4)


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Frank Woolley didn't last very long either. England had now lost half their side.


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93.1  Trumble to Gower, one run, That is very well run by Alan Knott     
93.2  Trumble to Knott, no run, Alan Knott playing forward defensive
93.3  Trumble to Knott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
93.4  Trumble to Knott, FOUR, Alan Knott is going haywire!
93.5  Trumble to Knott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
93.6  Trumble to Knott, no run, Alan Knott playing forward defensive

         End of over 94  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             258/5 (deficit 143)
         Hugh Trumble         22.0-3-66-1
         Alan Knott            4(6b 1X4)
         David Gower          16(44b 2X4)

94.1  McGrath to Gower, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
94.2  McGrath to Gower, no run, David Gower was completely deceived
94.3  McGrath to Gower, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
94.4  McGrath to Gower, no run, David Gower was completely deceived
94.5  McGrath to Gower, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
94.6  McGrath to Gower, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 95  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             258/5 (deficit 143)
         Glenn McGrath        18.0-4-44-0
         David Gower          16(50b 2X4)
         Alan Knott            4(6b 1X4)

95.1  Trumble to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
95.2  Trumble to Knott, no run, Alan Knott was completely deceived
95.3  Trumble to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
95.4  Trumble to Knott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
95.5  Trumble to Knott, no run, Alan Knott was completely deceived
95.6  Trumble to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott

         End of over 96  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             258/5 (deficit 143)
         Hugh Trumble         23.0-3-66-1
         Alan Knott            4(12b 1X4)
         David Gower          16(50b 2X4)

96.1  Benaud to Gower, no run, Left alone by David Gower
96.2  Benaud to Gower, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
96.3  Benaud to Gower, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
96.4  Benaud to Gower, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
96.5  Benaud to Gower, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
96.6  Benaud to Gower, no run, David Gower playing forward defensive

         End of over 97  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             262/5 (deficit 139)
         Richie Benaud        24.0-7-63-2
         David Gower          20(56b 3X4)
         Alan Knott            4(12b 1X4)

97.1  McGrath to Knott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
97.2  McGrath to Knott, no run, Alan Knott was completely deceived
97.3  McGrath to Knott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
97.4  McGrath to Knott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
97.5  McGrath to Knott, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
97.6  McGrath to Knott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 98  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             266/5 (deficit 135)
         Glenn McGrath        19.0-5-48-0
         Alan Knott            8(18b 2X4)
         David Gower          20(56b 3X4)

98.1  Benaud to Gower, no run, David Gower was completely deceived
98.2  Benaud to Gower, no run, David Gower was completely deceived
98.3  Benaud to Gower, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire gives it out LBW

         David Gower            20 (59b 3X4)
         lbw            b. Benaud 

98.4  Benaud to Bedser, FOUR, What a blunder by Richie Benaud. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
98.5  Benaud to Bedser, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Adam Gilchrist
98.6  Benaud to Knott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 99  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             271/6 (deficit 130)
         Richie Benaud        25.0-7-68-3
         Alan Knott            8(19b 2X4)
         Alec Bedser           5(2b 1X4)


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Neither did the elegant David Gower. Richie Benaud was bowling Australia to an almost certain victory in this final.


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99.1  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
99.2  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
99.3  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
99.4  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
99.5  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
99.6  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 

         End of over 100  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             271/6 (deficit 130)
         Fred Spofforth       20.0-7-39-0
         Alec Bedser           5(8b 1X4)
         Alan Knott            8(19b 2X4)

100.1  Benaud to Knott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
100.2  Benaud to Knott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
100.3  Benaud to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
100.4  Benaud to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
100.5  Benaud to Knott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
100.6  Benaud to Knott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 101  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             271/6 (deficit 130)
         Richie Benaud        26.0-7-68-3
         Alan Knott            8(25b 2X4)
         Alec Bedser           5(8b 1X4)

101.1  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
101.2  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
101.3  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
101.4  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser playing forward defensive
101.5  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
101.6  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser

         End of over 102  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             271/6 (deficit 130)
         Fred Spofforth       21.0-8-39-0
         Alec Bedser           5(14b 1X4)
         Alan Knott            8(25b 2X4)

102.1  Lillee to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
102.2  Lillee to Knott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
102.3  Lillee to Knott, FOUR, What a blunder by Glenn McGrath. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
102.4  Lillee to Knott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
102.5  Lillee to Knott, one run, The misfield by Don Bradman allows yet another run
102.6  Lillee to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser was completely deceived

         End of over 103  (5 runs)
         ENGLAND             276/6 (deficit 125)
         Dennis Lillee        14.0-3-46-2
         Alec Bedser           5(15b 1X4)
         Alan Knott           13(30b 3X4)

103.1  Trumble to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
103.2  Trumble to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
103.3  Trumble to Knott, no run, Alan Knott was completely deceived
103.4  Trumble to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
103.5  Trumble to Knott, no run, Defensively played by Alan Knott
103.6  Trumble to Knott, no run, Defensively played by Alan Knott

         End of over 104  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             276/6 (deficit 125)
         Hugh Trumble         24.0-4-66-1
         Alan Knott           13(36b 3X4)
         Alec Bedser           5(15b 1X4)

104.1  Benaud to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
104.2  Benaud to Bedser, three runs,
104.3  Benaud to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
104.4  Benaud to Knott, no run, Defensively played by Alan Knott
104.5  Benaud to Knott, one run, That is very well run by Alec Bedser     
104.6  Benaud to Bedser, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 105  (4 runs)
         ENGLAND             280/6 (deficit 121)
         Richie Benaud        27.0-8-72-3
         Alec Bedser           8(18b 1X4)
         Alan Knott           14(39b 3X4)

105.1  Spofforth to Knott, no run, Defensively played by Alan Knott
105.2  Spofforth to Knott, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Alan Knott     
105.3  Spofforth to Knott, no run, Defensively played by Alan Knott
105.4  Spofforth to Knott, no run, Alan Knott playing forward defensive
105.5  Spofforth to Knott, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
105.6  Spofforth to Bedser, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Dennis Lillee

         End of over 106  (6 runs)
         ENGLAND             286/6 (deficit 115)
         Fred Spofforth       22.0-9-44-0
         Alan Knott           18(44b 4X4)
         Alec Bedser           9(19b 1X4)

106.1  Trumble to Bedser, no run, Defensively played by Alec Bedser
106.2  Trumble to Bedser, no run, Defensively played by Alec Bedser
106.3  Trumble to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
106.4  Trumble to Bedser, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
106.5  Trumble to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser was completely deceived
106.6  Trumble to Bedser, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 107  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             286/6 (deficit 115)
         Hugh Trumble         25.0-5-66-1
         Alec Bedser           9(25b 1X4)
         Alan Knott           18(44b 4X4)

107.1  Lillee to Knott, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Dennis Lillee
107.2  Lillee to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
107.3  Lillee to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser was completely deceived
107.4  Lillee to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
107.5  Lillee to Bedser, no run, Defensively played by Alec Bedser
107.6  Lillee to Bedser, no run, Defensively played by Alec Bedser

         End of over 108  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             287/6 (deficit 114)
         Dennis Lillee        15.0-3-47-2
         Alec Bedser           9(30b 1X4)
         Alan Knott           19(45b 4X4)

108.1  Trumble to Knott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
108.2  Trumble to Knott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
108.3  Trumble to Knott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
108.4  Trumble to Knott, one run, That is very well run by Alec Bedser     
108.5  Trumble to Bedser, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
108.6  Trumble to Bedser, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 109  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             288/6 (deficit 113)
         Hugh Trumble         26.0-6-67-1
         Alec Bedser           9(32b 1X4)
         Alan Knott           20(49b 4X4)

109.1  Lillee to Knott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
109.2  Lillee to Knott, one run, The misfield by Don Bradman allows yet another run
109.3  Lillee to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser was completely deceived
109.4  Lillee to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
109.5  Lillee to Bedser, FOUR, Dennis Lillee is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
109.6  Lillee to Bedser, FOUR, Alec Bedser is going haywire!

         End of over 110  (9 runs)


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Alan Knott's steely determination took them to Lunch without any further loss. He had Alec Bedser, a bowler capable of holding his own with the willow for company. But with 113 runs still needed, an English victory appeared unlikely.


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         LUNCH: DAY 6
         Time: 12:04 PM
         ENGLAND             297/6 (deficit 104)
         Dennis Lillee        16.0-3-56-2
         Alec Bedser          17(36b 3X4)
         Alan Knott           21(51b 4X4)


Lunch, Day 6


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110.1  Benaud to Knott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
110.2  Benaud to Knott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
110.3  Benaud to Knott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
110.4  Benaud to Knott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
110.5  Benaud to Knott, one run, The misfield by Adam Gilchrist allows yet another run
110.6  Benaud to Bedser, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 111  (1 runs)
         ENGLAND             298/6 (deficit 103)
         Richie Benaud        28.0-8-73-3
         Alec Bedser          17(37b 3X4)
         Alan Knott           22(56b 4X4)

111.1  Trumble to Knott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
111.2  Trumble to Knott, no run, Defensively played by Alan Knott
111.3  Trumble to Knott, no run, Alan Knott playing forward defensive
111.4  Trumble to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
111.5  Trumble to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
111.6  Trumble to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott

         End of over 112  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             298/6 (deficit 103)
         Hugh Trumble         27.0-6-67-1
         Alan Knott           22(62b 4X4)
         Alec Bedser          17(37b 3X4)

112.1  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
112.2  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Defensively played by Alec Bedser
112.3  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Defensively played by Alec Bedser
112.4  McGrath to Bedser, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
112.5  McGrath to Bedser, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
112.6  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 113  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             298/6 (deficit 103)
         Glenn McGrath        20.0-5-48-0
         Alec Bedser          17(43b 3X4)
         Alan Knott           22(62b 4X4)

113.1  Benaud to Knott, 4 byes, That ball spun too much for Adam Gilchrist to stop
113.2  Benaud to Knott, no run, Defensively played by Alan Knott
113.3  Benaud to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
113.4  Benaud to Knott, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Alan Knott     
113.5  Benaud to Knott, no run, Alan Knott playing forward defensive
113.6  Benaud to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott

         End of over 114  (8 runs)
         ENGLAND             306/6 (deficit 95)
         Richie Benaud        29.0-8-77-3
         Alan Knott           26(68b 5X4)
         Alec Bedser          17(43b 3X4)

114.1  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
114.2  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
114.3  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
114.4  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
114.5  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
114.6  Spofforth to Bedser, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 115  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             306/6 (deficit 95)
         Fred Spofforth       23.0-9-44-0
         Alec Bedser          17(49b 3X4)
         Alan Knott           26(68b 5X4)

115.1  Trumble to Knott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
115.2  Trumble to Knott, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
115.3  Trumble to Bedser, OUT, Arthur Morris takes an easy catch to dismiss Alec Bedser

         Alec Bedser            17 (50b 3X4)
         c. Morris      b. Trumble 

115.4  Trumble to Swann, no run, Left alone by Graeme Swann
115.5  Trumble to Swann, no run, Left alone by Graeme Swann
115.6  Trumble to Swann, no run, Left alone by Graeme Swann

         End of over 116  (3 runs)
         ENGLAND             309/7 (deficit 92)
         Hugh Trumble         28.0-7-70-2
         Graeme Swann          0(3b)
         Alan Knott           29(70b 5X4)


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The slide continued after Lunch with Bedser falling victim to Hugh Trumble's nagging offbreaks for 17. Australia were now only three wickets away from what will be nothing short of a sensational victory.


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116.1  McGrath to Knott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
116.2  McGrath to Knott, no run, Defensively played by Alan Knott
116.3  McGrath to Knott, no run, Defensively played by Alan Knott
116.4  McGrath to Knott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
116.5  McGrath to Knott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
116.6  McGrath to Knott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 117  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             309/7 (deficit 92)
         Glenn McGrath        21.0-6-48-0
         Alan Knott           29(76b 5X4)
         Graeme Swann          0(3b)

117.1  Benaud to Swann, 4 byes, That ball spun too much for Adam Gilchrist to stop
117.2  Benaud to Swann, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Swann
117.3  Benaud to Swann, no run, Left alone by Graeme Swann
117.4  Benaud to Swann, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Graeme Swann   
117.5  Benaud to Swann, no run, Graeme Swann playing forward defensive
117.6  Benaud to Swann, no run, Left alone by Graeme Swann

         End of over 118  (8 runs)
         ENGLAND             317/7 (deficit 84)
         Richie Benaud        30.0-8-81-3
         Graeme Swann          4(9b 1X4)
         Alan Knott           29(76b 5X4)

118.1  Spofforth to Knott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
118.2  Spofforth to Knott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
118.3  Spofforth to Knott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
118.4  Spofforth to Knott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
118.5  Spofforth to Knott, no run, Left alone by Alan Knott
118.6  Spofforth to Knott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 119  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             317/7 (deficit 84)
         Fred Spofforth       24.0-10-44-0
         Alan Knott           29(82b 5X4)
         Graeme Swann          4(9b 1X4)

119.1  Trumble to Swann, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
119.2  Trumble to Swann, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
119.3  Trumble to Knott, OUT, Arthur Morris takes an easy catch to dismiss Alan Knott

         Alan Knott             29 (83b 5X4)
         c. Morris      b. Trumble 

119.4  Trumble to Anderson, no run, Left alone by James Anderson
119.5  Trumble to Anderson, no run, Left alone by James Anderson
119.6  Trumble to Anderson, no run, Left alone by James Anderson

         End of over 120  (3 runs)
         ENGLAND             320/8 (deficit 81)
         Hugh Trumble         29.0-7-73-3
         James Anderson        0(3b)
         Graeme Swann          7(11b 1X4)


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Make that two. Alan Knott, who offered the last bit of resistance for England was out for 29.


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120.1  McGrath to Swann, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
120.2  McGrath to Swann, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Swann
120.3  McGrath to Swann, no run, Left alone by Graeme Swann
120.4  McGrath to Swann, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
120.5  McGrath to Swann, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
120.6  McGrath to Swann, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 121  (0 runs)
         ENGLAND             320/8 (deficit 81)
         Glenn McGrath        22.0-7-48-0
         Graeme Swann          7(17b 1X4)
         James Anderson        0(3b)

121.1  Trumble to Anderson, one run, Great cooperation between James Anderson and Graeme Swann   
121.2  Trumble to Swann, legbye, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
121.3  Trumble to Anderson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
121.4  Trumble to Anderson, no run, James Anderson playing forward defensive
121.5  Trumble to Anderson, OUT, Adam Gilchrist takes an easy catch to dismiss James Anderson

         James Anderson         1 (7b)
         c. Gilchrist   b. Trumble 

121.6  Trumble to Barnes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 

         End of over 122  (2 runs)
         ENGLAND             322/9 (deficit 79)
         Hugh Trumble         30.0-7-74-4
         Sydney Barnes         0(1b)
         Graeme Swann          7(18b 1X4)


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Trumble picked his fourth of the innings as England were down to their last man with 79 to get.


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122.1  Benaud to Swann, one run, Great cooperation between Graeme Swann and Sydney Barnes   
122.2  Benaud to Barnes, no run, Left alone by Sydney Barnes
122.3  Benaud to Barnes, no run, Sydney Barnes playing forward defensive
122.4  Benaud to Barnes, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Sydney Barnes the finger

         Sydney Barnes          0 (4b)
         c. Gilchrist   b. Benaud


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Richie Benaud finished the game by removing Sydney Barnes for nought. And that was that. Australia, who emerged victorious by 78 runs became the first team in LAB history to win a match after being forced to follow-on.


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         End of innings (122.4 overs)
         Day 6   1:25 PM
         ENGLAND             323/10
         (Run Rate: 2.63)
         Richie Benaud         30.4-8-82-4
         Graeme Swann          8(19b 1X4)
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END OF MATCH


Thats the end of the match
Australia were in control most of the time and deserved this victory
England didnt have a chance chasing this total
We hope you will be joining us in the coming matches, good bye
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
KS Ranjitsinhji                    b. Benaud       27    98    4    0   27.6%
Jack Hobbs                         b. Trumble      62   157   11    1   39.5%
Ken Barrington      lbw            b. Lillee       93   148   20    0   62.8%
Wally Hammond*      lbw            b. Lillee       29    84    5    0   34.5%
David Gower         lbw            b. Benaud       20    59    3    0   33.9%
Frank Woolley                      b. Benaud       10    30    2    0   33.3%
Alan Knott†         c. Morris      b. Trumble      29    83    5    0   34.9%
Alec Bedser         c. Morris      b. Trumble      17    50    3    0   34.0%
Graeme Swann        not out                         8    19    1    0   42.1%
James Anderson      c. †Gilchrist  b. Trumble       1     7    0    0   14.3%
Sydney Barnes       c. †Gilchrist  b. Benaud        0     4    0    0    0.0%

 Total:  323/10       Overs:  122.4        Run Rate:  2.63     Extras:  27

                             Day 6  1:25 PM


                                     -X-

ENGLAND Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Ranji'nhji    J Hobbs      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ           76 (192)
Barrington    J Hobbs      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                 62 (137)
Barrington    W Hammond    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       84 (147)
D Gower       W Hammond    þþþþþ                                     13 (35)
D Gower       F Woolley    þþþþþþþ                                   18 (46)
D Gower       A Knott      þþþþþ                                     13 (34)
A Bedser      A Knott      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                         43 (102)
G Swann       A Knott      þþþþ                                      11 (24)
G Swann       J Anderson   þ                                          2 (14)
G Swann       S Barnes     þ                                          1 (5)


     Fall of Wickets    76/1      138/2     222/3     235/4     253/5
                        266/6     309/7     320/8     322/9     323/10

 Total:  323/10      Overs:  122.4         Run Rate:  2.63    Extras:  27

                                     -X-

AUSTRALIA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        22.0      8      48      0      2.18     1      0
Dennis Lillee        16.0      3      56      2      3.50     0      3
Fred Spofforth       24.0     11      44      0      1.83     0      1
Richie Benaud        30.4      8      82      4      2.67     0      1
Hugh Trumble         30.0      7      74      4      2.47     2      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 3      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 9      Byes: 10

 Total:  323/10       Overs:  122.4        Run Rate:  2.63    Extras:  27
                                     -X-


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This was Australia's second LAB title overall, and the first since Don Bradman's 'Invincibles' triumphed over Clive Lloyd's West Indians in the Season V final. And they owed it all to that man Bradman, who helped stage perhaps the greatest come from behind victory in LAB history by scoring 198 and helping Australia set England a target of 402 despite being forced to follow-on. Bradman was also declared Player of the Season for his 1106 runs at an average of 100.55 from 7 matches in the competition - more than 300 runs clear of the next best i.e Ken Barrington's 801 runs at 72.82 from 8 matches, and became the first batsman since Season IV (back when LAB had much longer seasons and more matches per team) to score more than 1000 runs in a season. This was also the first instance of him averaging in excess of 100 runs per innings in a season, thereby truly living up to his billing as a batsman unparalleled and not one who merely averages in the high 70s or 80s as he had done on a regular basis over the last 9 seasons (which was still a shade better than everyone else).

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Sydney Barnes, who claimed 49 wickets at an awe-inspiring average of 17.88 from only 8 matches could consider himself hard done by to miss out on Player of the Season to Bradman. He had equalled the record set by himself in Season VI and by Shaun Pollock in Season II for the most wickets in a LAB season, and could have become the first man in history to claim 50 wickets had it not been for a dropped catch off his bowling. Nevertheless, those are some stunning figures worthy of a thunderous applause.

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But while Bradman claimed Player of the Season and could also lay claim on Player of the Match for his second innings rearguard, that honor was eventually bestowed upon Ken Barrington - a man who did what few mortals have ever managed before i.e outscore Bradman in a match where the latter scored a century. Barrington scored an epic 414-ball 181 in the first innings to grind the Australian bowlers to dust and backed it up with a far more aggressive 93 off 148 balls in the second innings to finish the match with a mind-boggling 274 runs - 12 more than Bradman's 262. He also finished second on the season's run charts to Bradman, scoring 801 runs at an average of 72.82 with 4 centuries and could consider himself a tad unfortunate to miss out on a winners' medal despite his tremendous efforts.


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England             428 & 323
Australia           204 & 625

Australia won by 78 runs

Man of the match: Ken Barrington (England)
Player of the season: Don Bradman (Australia)

Australia won Legends At Battle Season X
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ENGLAND 2nd innings (Target: 402; 226/3 overnight)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
KS Ranjitsinhji                    b. Benaud       27    98    4    0   27.6%
Jack Hobbs                         b. Trumble      62   157   11    1   39.5%
Ken Barrington      lbw            b. Lillee       93   148   20    0   62.8%
Wally Hammond*      lbw            b. Lillee       29    84    5    0   34.5%
David Gower         lbw            b. Benaud       20    59    3    0   33.9%
Frank Woolley                      b. Benaud       10    30    2    0   33.3%
Alan Knott†         c. Morris      b. Trumble      29    83    5    0   34.9%
Alec Bedser         c. Morris      b. Trumble      17    50    3    0   34.0%
Graeme Swann        not out                         8    19    1    0   42.1%
James Anderson      c. †Gilchrist  b. Trumble       1     7    0    0   14.3%
Sydney Barnes       c. †Gilchrist  b. Benaud        0     4    0    0    0.0%

 Total:  323/10       Overs:  122.4        Run Rate:  2.63     Extras:  27
 
                             Day 6  1:25 PM
 

                                     -X-

ENGLAND Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Ranji'nhji    J Hobbs      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ           76 (192)
Barrington    J Hobbs      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                 62 (137)
Barrington    W Hammond    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       84 (147)
D Gower       W Hammond    þþþþþ                                     13 (35)
D Gower       F Woolley    þþþþþþþ                                   18 (46)
D Gower       A Knott      þþþþþ                                     13 (34)
A Bedser      A Knott      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                         43 (102)
G Swann       A Knott      þþþþ                                      11 (24)
G Swann       J Anderson   þ                                          2 (14)
G Swann       S Barnes     þ                                          1 (5)


     Fall of Wickets    76/1      138/2     222/3     235/4     253/5
                        266/6     309/7     320/8     322/9     323/10 

 Total:  323/10      Overs:  122.4         Run Rate:  2.63    Extras:  27 

                                     -X-

AUSTRALIA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        22.0      8      48      0      2.18     1      0
Dennis Lillee        16.0      3      56      2      3.50     0      3
Fred Spofforth       24.0     11      44      0      1.83     0      1
Richie Benaud        30.4      8      82      4      2.67     0      1
Hugh Trumble         30.0      7      74      4      2.47     2      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 3      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 9      Byes: 10

 Total:  323/10       Overs:  122.4        Run Rate:  2.63    Extras:  27 
                                     -X-


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England             428 & 323
Australia           204 & 625
 
Australia won by 78 runs

Man of the match: Ken Barrington (England)
Player of the season: Don Bradman (Australia)

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Thanks. Might try something involving associate legends for the next one if/when I run it.
Happy to serve as a non-Test player digger-upper if needed. I hope that such a competition would include players who represented Test nations before they played Test cricket: I love the idea of Duncan Fletcher steaming in to bowl at Minhajul Abedin in a LAB contest nearly as much as I enjoy the thought of just how badly Mike Procter would clean up at that level.
 
Is this the fourth time that a team won by following on ?

We should have gone for the kill instant by scoring on boards instead on following on. Anyway an excellent final.
 
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Legends At Battle X
Season summary

Legends At Battle X: One player per decade
Legends At Battle returns to it's traditional 5-day/Test format for it's record 10th season. The 12-team, 5 round-robin league format with teams spread across two groups of six apiece which was used for it's fifth season will also be used in the upcoming season. The top 11 Test nations, namely (in order of Test debut) Australia, England, South Africa, West Indies, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Ireland and a Rest of the World XI featuring players from Test cricket's latest addition Afghanistan and other associate nations will feature in the tournament.

As the title suggests, teams will have to select at least one player from every decade in which their country has played Test cricket. No more than two players allowed from a particular decade in a 15-strong squad if your country has room for more after the selection of 1 player from every decade - with the exception of Sri Lanka, who are allowed a minimum of three from every decade and maximum of four from any three particular decades; Pakistan may also select three players from one particular decade and no more. On the other hand, Zimbabwe are permitted to pick 5 players apiece from each of their three decades of Test cricket in addition to 3 pre-Test era players in a 18-strong squad; and Bangladesh 6 apiece from each of their two decades of Test cricket in addition to three pre-Test era players. Zimbabwe, along with Bangladesh, Ireland and the Rest of the World featuring Afghanistan and other associates will be the only teams permitted to select 18 players in a squad rather than 15 which is the limit for the other 8 Test nations. The four aforementioned teams' squads have already been handpicked by me to spare you a lot of trouble, but you may still make changes where necessary. For full details, look up the index.

Players selected will be rated based on their performances during a particular decade, which means you're likely to get better results from a player who has played in multiple decades if you select him from his dominant decade. For eg: the Sachin Tendulkar of the 1990s where he averaged 58.00 from 69 matches will have a far superior rating to the Sachin Tendulkar of the 1980s (35.83 from 4 matches), 2000s (53.20 from 89 matches) and 2010s (50.01 from 38 matches). A player's role in a particular team may also change depending on which decade you select him from. For instance, the Kumar Sangakkara of the 2000s will be allowed to keep wickets for his team, but the Kumar Sangakkara of the 2010s can only play as a specialist batsman due to him giving up the wicket-keeping gloves in Test cricket at that stage of his career.

Time Travel returns

The Time Travel feature which was introduced during Season VI will also return for the upcoming season with a few modifications, such as managers of the home team being allowed to choose which particular decade they want a match to be played in. For those not familiar with this, here are a few guidelines:

- A decade to travel back in time to will depend on the venue of a particular match, which must be selected by the home team's manager prior to the start of the tournament. For instance, you may travel back to any decade starting from the 1870s if you're playing a match at the MCG, since the first Test to be played at the ground was way back in 1877.
- For more recent Test venues such as the Rose Bowl (first used in 2011), the matches can only be played in the current decade i.e the 2010s.
- Former Test venues are also permitted for use during their decades of activity such as Bramall Lane (1900s) and the Old Wanderers Stadium (1890s-1930s).
- The decade traveled to will reflect on the pitch conditions of the match venue, style of play from both the teams participating and will also affect the ratings of most players.
- Players who excelled in a particular decade are also expected to be given a rating boost if a match is staged during in that decade. For eg: the famed lineup wrecker George Lohmann will be absolutely unstoppable with the ball if his team travels back to the 1880s or the 1890s where he averaged 10.69 and 10.80 respectively. The same cannot be guaranteed on matches played in other decades.
- Rules regarding balls per over, overs per day etc which have been known to change quite frequently in the past will remain the same regardless of the decade. Unfortunately, that's one thing I cannot change on cricsim despite my obvious skills when it comes to rating players on the Test sim.
- With the exception of the current decade i.e the 2010s, every other decade starting from the 1870s to the 2000s may only be traveled to once by the home team during the 5 round-robin.
- The decades to play on for the warm-up matches and knockout/playoff stages will be randomly assigned by me.
- Failure to specify a decade you want your home match to be played on, selecting an invalid decade for a particular venue or attempting to use a decade more than once (which is the limit for every decade except for the 2010s) for your home match will result in me randomly selecting a decade for your match to be played on based on my own whims.
- I will provide you with the basic information on the pitches before every match, but if you still want to know about the pitch conditions of a venue for a particular decade in higher detail, you may take a gander at cricinfo where all the grounds from every country are listed. This is how you usually do it:

> Click on a particular country listed.
> Click on a particular city in that country.
> Select the venue you're looking for among those listed in the city.
> When you can see the venue profile, scroll down to "Records and statistics" and click on "Results"
> So if you're looking to find out about a match being played at a particular venue, for eg the Adelaide Oval in the 1920s, click on the scorecard links of all the matches listed in that particular era which would be between 1920-1929. The scorecard links are usually listed by the Test match number, for eg "Test # 160".
> The scorecards should provide you with a basic inkling on how many runs are generally expected to be scored, what kind of bowlers generally thrive on a particular wicket etc etc.
> Unfortunately, you cannot search the same for first-class only venues for teams like Rest of the World such as the Germantown Cricket Club, Merion Cricket Club, The Hague, The Grange etc which can only be viewed if you have a CricketArchive subscription. You could simply take my word for it on this one.
> That's all the help I'm willing to provide on this matter. If you're too lazy to do the above mentioned, you needn't bother really. It's just a fictional league after all and losing a match by 400 runs isn't going to affect your life in any way.
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:aus: Australia
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Manager: @The Deadman
Test debut: 1877




Squad limit - 15 players

*Minimum of 1 player each from the 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
*At least one wicket-keeper (:wk:/:wkb:/:arwk:) from the above mentioned.

:aus: :purpo: :bat: Arthur Morris (1940s)
:aus: :purpo: :ar: Bob Simpson (1960s)
:aus: :purpo: :bat: Victor Trumper (1910s)

:aus: :purpo: :bat: Don Bradman :c: (1930s)
:aus: :redo: :bat: Clem Hill (1890s)
:aus: :purpo: :ar: Steven Smith (2010s)

:aus: :redo: :ar: Warwick Armstrong (1920s)
:aus: :purpo: :ar: Allan Border (1980s)

:aus: :redo: :ar: Richie Benaud (1950s)
:aus: :purpo::wk: Adam Gilchrist (2000s)

:aus: :purpo: :bwl: Dennis Lillee (1970s)
:aus: :purpo: :bwl: Glenn McGrath (1990s)
:aus: :purpo: :bwl: Fred Spofforth (1870s)
:aus: :purpo: :bwl: Charlie Turner (1880s)

:aus: :purpo: :ar: Hugh Trumble (1900s)

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:eng: England
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Manager: @Quadralus
Test debut: 1877




Squad limit - 15 players

*Minimum of 1 player each from the 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
*At least one wicket-keeper (:wk:/:wkb:/:arwk:) from the above mentioned.

:eng: :purpo: :bat: Graham Gooch (1990s)
:eng: :purpo: :ar: WG Grace (1880s)
:eng: :purpo: :bat: Jack Hobbs (1920s)
:eng: :purpo: :bat: Len Hutton (1950s)

:eng: :purpo: :ar: Ken Barrington (1960s)
:eng: :purpo: :bat: David Gower (1980s)
:eng: :purpo: :ar: Wally Hammond (1930s)
:eng: :purpo: :bat: KS Ranjitsinhji (1890s)

:eng: :redo: :ar: George Ulyett (1870s)
:eng: :redo: :ar: Frank Woolley (1910s)

:eng: :purpo: :wk: Alan Knott (1970s)

:eng: :purpo: :bwl: James Anderson (2010s)
:eng: :purpo: :bwl: Sydney Barnes (1900s)
:eng: :goldo: :ar: Alec Bedser (1940s)

:eng: :redo: :ar: Graeme Swann (2010s)

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:saf: South Africa
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Manager: @Sinister One
Test debut: 1889




Squad limit - 15 players

*Minimum of 1 player each from the 1880s, 1890s, 1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
*At least one wicket-keeper (:wk:/:wkb:/:arwk:) from the above mentioned.
*You still have room for 2 extra players after completing your 1 player per decade quota.
*An extra player each permitted from any two of the above mentioned decades.
*Non-Test players having made their debut anytime during or after the year 1877 are eligible for selection.

:saf: :redo: :ar: Bruce Mitchell (1930s)
:saf: :purpo: :bat: Barry Richards (1970s)
:saf: :purpo: :bat: Herbie Taylor (1920s)

:saf: :purpo: :bat: Dudley Nourse (1940s)
:saf: :purpo: :ar: Jacques Kallis (2000s)
:saf: :purpo: :bat: Graeme Pollock (1960s)

:saf: :purpo: :ar: Aubrey Faulkner (1910s)
:saf: :purpo: :wkb: AB de Villiers (2010s)

:saf: :purpo: :ar: Shaun Pollock (2000s)
:saf: :redo: :ar: Jimmy Sinclair (1890s)

:saf: :purpo: :bwl: Allan Donald (1990s)
:saf: :goldo: :bwl: Gus Kempis (1880s)
:saf: :purpo: :bwl: Dale Steyn (2010s)

:saf: :purpo: :ar: Hugh Tayfield (1950s)
:saf: :purpo: :ar: Bert Vogler (1900s)

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:wi: West Indies
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Manager: @El Loco
Test debut: 1928




Squad limit - 15 players

*Minimum of 1 player each from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
*At least one wicket-keeper (:wk:/:wkb:/:arwk:) from the above mentioned.
*You still have room for 5 extra players from any one of the above mentioned decades after completing your 1 player per decade quota.
*No more than 2 players allowed from any one particular decade.
*Non-Test players having made their debut anytime during or after the year 1877 are eligible for selection.

:wi: :redo: :ar: Chris Gayle (2000s)
:wi: :purpo: :bat: Conrad Hunte (1960s)

:wi: :purpo: :bat: George Headley (1930s)
:wi: :purpo: :bat: Brian Lara (1990s)
:wi: :purpo: :ar: Viv Richards (1970s)
:wi: :purpo: :bat: Everton Weekes (1940s)

:wi: :purpo: :ar: Garry Sobers (1950s)
:wi: :purpo: :wk: Clyde Walcott (1950s)

:wi: :redo: :ar: Learie Constantine (1920s)

:wi: :purpo: :bwl: Curtly Ambrose (1990s)
:wi: :purpo: :bwl: Joel Garner (1970s)
:wi: :purpo: :ar: Malcolm Marshall (1980s)
:wi: :purpo: :bwl: Courtney Walsh (1980s)

:wi: :purpo: :bwl: Lance Gibbs (1960s)
:wi: :goldo: :ar: Sunil Narine (2010s)

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:nzf: New Zealand
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Manager: @Rohith.
Test debut: 1930




Squad limit - 15 players

*Minimum of 1 player each from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
*At least one wicket-keeper (:wk:/:wkb:/:arwk:) from the above mentioned.
*You still have room for 6 extra players from any one of the above mentioned decades after completing your 1 player per decade quota.
*No more than 2 players allowed from any one particular decade.
*Non-Test players having made their debut anytime during or after the year 1877 are eligible for selection.

:nzf: :goldo: :bat: Graham Dowling (1960s)
:nzf: :purpo: :bat: Glenn Turner (1970s)
:nzf: :goldo: :bat: John Wright (1980s)

:nzf: :purpo: :bat: Martin Crowe (1990s)
:nzf: :purpo: :bat: Bert Sutcliffe (1950s)
:nzf: :purpo: :ar: Kane Williamson (2010s)

:nzf: :redo: :bat: Martin Donnelly (1940s)
:nzf: :redo: :wkb: Brendon McCullum :c: (2010s)
:nzf: :purpo: :ar: John R Reid (1960s)

:nzf: :redo: :ar: Chris Cairns (1990s)
:nzf: :purpo: :ar: Richard Hadlee (1980s)
:nzf: :purpo: :ar: Daniel Vettori (2000s)

:nzf: :purpo: :bwl: Shane Bond (2000s)
:nzf: :redo: :bwl: Richard Collinge (1970s)
:nzf: :redo: :bwl: Jack Cowie (1930s)

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:ind: India
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Manager: @Akshay.
Test debut: 1932




Squad limit - 15 players

*Minimum of 1 player each from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
*At least one wicket-keeper (:wk:/:wkb:/:arwk:) from the above mentioned.
*You still have room for 6 extra players from any one of the above mentioned decades after completing your 1 player per decade quota.
*No more than 2 players allowed from any one particular decade.
*Non-Test players having made their debut anytime during or after the year 1877 are eligible for selection.


:ind: :purpo: :bat: Sunil Gavaskar (1970s)
:ind: :redo: :ar: Vinoo Mankad (1950s)

:ind: :purpo: :bat: Rahul Dravid (2000s)
:ind: :purpo: :ar: Vijay Hazare (1940s)
:ind: :purpo: :bat: Virat Kohli (2010s)
:ind: :purpo: :ar: Sachin Tendulkar (1990s)

:ind: :goldo: :ar: Polly Umrigar (1950s)
:ind: :purpo: :bat: Gundappa Viswanath (1970s)

:ind: :purpo: :wk: MS Dhoni (2010s)
:ind: :purpo: :ar: Kapil Dev (1980s)

:ind: :redo: :ar: Amar Singh (1930s)
:ind: :redo: :bwl: Mohammad Nissar (1930s)
:ind: :redo: :bwl: Zaheer Khan (2000s)

:ind: :purpo: :ar: Anil Kumble (1990s)
:ind: :purpo: :bwl: Erapalli Prasanna (1960s)

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:pak: Pakistan
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Manager: @X Factor
Test debut: 1952




Squad limit - 15 players

*Minimum of 1 player each from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
*At least one wicket-keeper (:wk:/:wkb:/:arwk:) from the above mentioned.
*You still have room for 8 extra players from any one of the above mentioned decades after completing your 1 player per decade quota.
*You may select a maximum of 3 players from any one particular decade. No more than 2 players allowed from the remaining decades.
*Non-Test players having made their debut anytime during or after the year 1877 are eligible for selection.

:pak: :purpo: :bat: Hanif Mohammad (1960s)
:pak: :goldo: :wk: Imtiaz Ahmed (1950s)

:pak: :purpo: :ar: Javed Miandad (1970s)
:pak: :purpo: :bat: Zaheer Abbas (1970s)

:pak: :purpo: :bat: Inzamam-ul-Haq (2000s)
:pak: :goldo: :bat: Javed Burki (1960s)
:pak: :purpo: :bat: Mohammad Yousuf (2000s)


:pak: :purpo: :ar: Imran Khan (1980s)
:pak: :redo: :wk: Sarfraz Ahmed (2010s)

:pak: :purpo: :ar: Fazal Mahmood (1950s)
:pak: :redo: :ar: Sarfraz Nawaz (1970s)
:pak: :purpo: :bwl: Waqar Younis (1990s)
:pak: :purpo: :ar: Wasim Akram (1990s)

:pak: :redo: :ar: Abdul Qadir (1980s)
:pak: :redo: :bwl: Yasir Shah (2010s)

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:sri: Sri Lanka
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Manager: @PresidentEvil
Test debut: 1982




Squad limit - 15 players

*Minimum of 1 player each from the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
*At least one wicket-keeper (:wk:/:wkb:/:arwk:) from the above mentioned.
*You still have room for 11 extra players from any one of the above mentioned decades after completing your 1 player per decade quota.
*You may select a maximum of 4 players from any three decades of your choice. No more than 3 players allowed from the remaining decade.
*Non-Test players having made their debut anytime during or after the year 1877 are eligible for selection.

:goldo: :ar: Tillakaratne Dilshan (2010s)
:redo: :ar: Sanath Jayasuriya (1990s)

:purpo: :ar: Aravinda de Silva (1990s)
:purpo: :bat: Mahela Jayawardene :c: (2000s)
:purpo: :bat: Kumar Sangakkara (2010s)

:goldo: :ar: Angelo Mathews (2010s)
:goldo: :ar: Arjuna Ranatunga (1980s)
:goldo: :wkb: Hashan Tillakaratne (1990s)

:redo: :wk: Romesh Kaluwitharana (1990s)

:goldo: :bwl: Ashantha de Mel (1980s)
:redo: :ar: Ravi Ratnayeke (1980s)
:redo: :bwl: Lasith Malinga (2000s)
:purpo: :ar: Chaminda Vaas (2000s)

:purpo: :ar: Rangana Herath (2010s)
:purpo: :bwl: Muttiah Muralitharan (2000s)

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:zim: Zimbabwe
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Manager: @CerealKiller
Test debut: 1992




Squad limit - 18 players

:zim: :goldo: :bat: Alistair Campbell (2000s)
:zim: :goldo: :ar: Grant Flower (1990s)
:zim: :goldo: :ar: Hamilton Masakadza (2010s)

:zim: :purpo: :wk: Andy Flower (2000s)
:zim: :purpo: :bat: Murray Goodwin (2000s)
:zim: :purpo: :wkb: Brendan Taylor (2010s)

:zim: :purpo: :wkb: Dave Houghton (1990s)
:zim: :redo: :ar: Sikandar Raza (2010s)
:zim: :goldo: :ar: Guy Whittall (2000s)

:zim: :goldo: :ar: Kevin Curran (1980s)
:zim: :goldo: :ar: Paul Strang (1990s)

:zim: :goldo: :bwl: Kyle Jarvis (2010s)
:zim: :redo: :bwl: Henry Olonga (1990s)
:zim: :goldo: :ar: Peter Rawson (1980s)
:zim: :purpo: :ar: Heath Streak :c: (1990s)

:zim: :goldo: :ar: Graeme Cremer (2010s)
:zim: :goldo: :bwl: Ray Price (2000s)
:zim: :goldo: :bwl: John Traicos (1980s)

*5 players apiece from the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.
*Any 3 players from Zimbabwe's pre-Test era i.e 1980s.
*Changes allowed to the above squad if necessary.

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:ban: Bangladesh
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Manager: @Ashutosh.
Test debut: 2000




Squad limit - 18 players

:ban: :slvo: :bat: Javed Omar (2000s)
:ban: :redo: :bat: Tamim Iqbal (2010s)

:ban: :slvo: :bat: Akram Khan (1990s)
:ban: :goldo: :bat: Habibul Bashar (2000s)
:ban: :goldo: :ar: Mominul Haque (2010s)

:ban: :goldo: :ar: Mahmudullah (2010s)
:ban: :goldo: :ar: Minhajul Abedin (1990s)
:ban: :goldo: :ar: Mohammad Ashraful (2000s)
:ban: :redo: :wk: Mushfiqur Rahim :c: (2010s)

:ban: :slvo: :ar: Khaled Mahmud (1990s)
:ban: :purpo: :ar: Shakib Al Hasan (2010s)

:ban: :slvo: :wk: Khaled Mashud (2000s)

:ban: :slvo: :bwl: Hasibul Hossain (1990s)
:ban: :redo: :ar: Mashrafe Mortaza (2000s)
:ban: :goldo: :bwl: Mustafizur Rahman (2010s)
:ban: :slvo: :bwl: Shahadat Hossain (2000s)

:ban: :goldo: :ar: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (2010s)
:ban: :goldo: :ar: Mohammad Rafique (2000s)

*6 players apiece from the 2000s & 2010s.
*Any 3 players from Bangladesh's pre-Test eras i.e 1980s or 1990s.
*Changes allowed to the above squad if necessary.

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:ire: Ireland
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Manager: @Aislabie
Test debut: 2018




Squad limit - 18 players

:ire: :goldo: :bat: Frederick Fane (1900s)
:ire: :purpo: :bat: Ed Joyce (2010s)
:ire: :goldo: :bat: William Porterfield :c: (2010s)

:ire: :purpo: :ar: Lucius Gwynn (1890s)
:ire: :goldo: :ar: Bob Lambert (1910s)
:ire: :redo: :bat: Robert Poore (1890s)

:ire: :goldo: :ar: Tom Horan (1880s)
:ire: :redo: :bat: Eoin Morgan (2000s)
:ire: :goldo: :wk: Niall O'Brien (2010s)

:ire: :goldo: :ar: Andre Botha (2000s)
:ire: :redo: :ar: Kevin O'Brien (2010s)

:ire: :redo: :ar: Trent Johnston (2000s)
:ire: :goldo: :bwl: Tim Murtagh (2010s)
:ire: :purpo: :ar: Alec O'Riordan (1960s)
:ire: :goldo: :bwl: Boyd Rankin (2010s)

:ire: :purpo: :ar: Jimmy Boucher (1930s)
:ire: :goldo: :bwl: Bill Harrington (1900s)
:ire: :purpo: :ar: Dermott Monteith (1970s)

*No changes allowed to the above squad.

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:usa: Rest of the World
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Manager: @TekkogsSteve
Test debut: N/A




Squad limit - 18 players

:sco: :goldo: :bat: James Aitchison (1950s)
:sco: :purpo: :bat: Mike Denness (1970s)
:usa: :purpo: :ar: George Patterson (1890s)


:usa: :purpo: :wkb: Harry Kortlang (1910s)
:sri: :purpo: :bat: Mahadevan Sathasivam :c: (1940s)
:ken: :purpo: :ar: Steve Tikolo (2000s)

:fij: :redo: :bat: Ilikena Bula (1950s)
:afg: :redo: :wk: Mohammad Shahzad (2010s)
:ned: :redo: :ar: Ryan ten Doeschate (2000s)

:sco: :redo: :ar: Jimmy Allan (1960s)
:usa: :purpo: :ar: Bart King (1900s)
:can: :redo: :ar: Jack Laing (1890s)

:usa: :redo: :ar: Percy Clark (1900s)
:arg: :purpo: :bwl: Clem Gibson (1920s)
:den: :purpo: :bwl: Ole Mortensen (1980s)
:ned: :purpo: :bwl: Carst Posthuma (1900s)

:ken: :goldo: :ar: Aasif Karim (1980s)
:afg: :purpo: :ar: Rashid Khan (2010s)

*No changes allowed to the above squad.

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Fixtures & Results

Warm-ups

:saf: South Africa v :ind: India at Old Wanderers (1930s) - Match drawn
:sri: Sri Lanka v :pak: Pakistan at R. Premadasa (1990s) - Sri Lanka won by 126 runs
:zim: Zimbabwe v :ire: Ireland at Queens SC (2000s) - Match drawn
:nzf: New Zealand v :wi: West Indies Hagley Oval (2010s) - West Indies won by 84 runs
:aus: Australia v :eng: England at The SCG (1890s) - Match drawn
:usa: Rest of the World v :ban: Bangladesh at Merion CC (1900s) - Rest of the World won by 152 runs


Round 1

:aus: Australia v :usa: Rest of the World at The MCG (1900s) - Australia won by 72 runs
:wi: West Indies v :ban: Bangladesh at Bridgetown (1970s) - West Indies won by 10 wickets
:saf: South Africa v :zim: Zimbabwe at Port Elizabeth (1890s) - South Africa won by 165 runs
:nzf: New Zealand v :sri: Sri Lanka at Auckland (1960s) - New Zealand won by 71 runs
:eng: England v :ire: Ireland at Lord's (2010s) - England won by 318 runs
:ind: India v :pak: Pakistan at Kolkata (2000s) - Match drawn

Round 2


:zim: Zimbabwe v :nzf: New Zealand at Harare (2000s) - New Zealand won by 127 runs
:eng: England v :wi: West Indies at The Oval (1910s) - England won by 1 wicket
:usa: Rest of the World v :sri: Sri Lanka at Manheim (1900s) - Rest of the World won by 121 runs
:ire: Ireland v :pak: Pakistan at College Park (1920s) - Pakistan won by 56 runs
:aus: Australia v :saf: South Africa at The SCG (1990s) - Match drawn
:ban: Bangladesh v :ind: India at Chittagong (2010s) - India won by an innings and 25 runs

Round 3

:saf: South Africa v :usa: Rest of the World at Cape Town (1970s) - South Africa won by 10 wickets
:nzf: New Zealand v :aus: Australia at Christchurch (1990s) - Australia won by 249 runs
:sri: Sri Lanka v :zim: Zimbabwe at SSC (2000s) - Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets
:wi: West Indies v :ire: Ireland at Trinidad (1990s) - West Indies won by 196 runs
:ind: India v :eng: England at Mumbai (2010s) - Match drawn
:pak: Pakistan v :ban: Bangladesh at Karachi (2000s) - Pakistan won by 8 wickets

Round 4


:aus: Australia v :sri: Sri Lanka at Brisbane (1940s) - Australia won by an innings and 195 runs
:usa: Rest of the World v :zim: Zimbabwe at Greater Noida (2010s) - Match drawn
:saf: South Africa v :nzf: New Zealand at Centurion (1990s) - New Zealand won by 12 runs
:ire: Ireland v :ban: Bangladesh at Malahide (2010s) - Ireland won by 162 runs
:eng: England v :pak: Pakistan at Old Trafford (1970s) - Match drawn
:wi: West Indies v :ind: India at Bourda (1960s) - Match drawn

Round 5

:nzf: New Zealand v :usa: Rest of the World at Wellington (1980s) - Match drawn
:sri: Sri Lanka v :saf: South Africa at Galle (2010s) - Match drawn
:zim: Zimbabwe v :aus: Australia at Bulawayo (1990s) - Australia won by 10 wickets
:ind: India v :ire: Ireland at Chennai (1990s) - India won by an innings and 45 runs
:pak: Pakistan v :wi: West Indies at Lahore (1990s) - Pakistan won by 1 wicket
:ban: Bangladesh v :eng: England at Mirpur (2000s) - England won by 9 wickets

Finals

Qualifying Final

:aus: Australia v :eng: England at Edgbaston (2000s) - Australia won by 1 wicket

Elimination Final

:nzf: New Zealand v :pak: Pakistan at Perth (2000s) - Pakistan won by 2 runs

Semi-final

:eng: England v :pak: Pakistan at Trent Bridge (1890s) - England won by 28 runs

Final (timeless Test)

:aus: Australia v :eng: England at The MCG (2010s) - Australia won by 78 runs
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BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
DG Bradman        7    13    2 1106  238  100.55 1802   61.38   4    3   3   0  11   -
SPD Smith         7    12    0  578  140   48.17 1288   44.88   2    4   4   1   2   -
AR Morris         7    13    1  530   95   44.17 1040   50.96   0    5   1   0  11   -
AR Border         6    11    2  484  108*  53.78  959   50.47   1    4   0   0   1   -
AC Gilchrist      7    11    1  312  106   31.20  463   67.39   1    1   5   1  22   2
H Trumble         7    11    2  282   48   31.33  639   44.13   0    0   3   0   5   -
R Benaud          7    11    0  266   80   24.18  569   46.75   0    1   5   1   3   -
VT Trumper        2     4    0  177   83   44.25  392   45.15   0    2   0   0   1   -
RB Simpson        3     5    0  136   45   27.20  290   46.90   0    0   1   0   2   -
C Hill            2     3    0  112   76   37.33  171   65.50   0    1   1   1   0   -
FR Spofforth      5     9    1  104   25   13.00  312   33.33   0    0   0   2   1   -
DK Lillee         5     6    0   68   32   11.33  206   33.01   0    0   0   1   5   -
GD McGrath        6     8    6   48   15*  24.00  101   47.53   0    0   0   0   4   -
WW Armstrong      1     1    0   45   45   45.00  111   40.54   0    0   0   0   0   -
CTB Turner        5     7    2   42   22    8.40  129   32.56   0    0   0   1   1   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
R Benaud         7    14  294.3    81   845    35  5/141  24.14  2.87   50.5   3   1   0
H Trumble        7    14  302.0    97   720    24   4/47  30.00  2.38   75.5   3   0   0
GD McGrath       6    12  224.1    68   595    21   3/33  28.33  2.65   64.1   0   0   0
DK Lillee        5    10  170.3    49   466    20   5/64  23.30  2.73   51.2   1   1   0
CTB Turner       5    10  181.2    44   520    20  5/100  26.00  2.87   54.4   1   1   0
FR Spofforth     5    10  168.0    62   390     9   2/27  43.33  2.32  112.0   0   0   0
RB Simpson       3     2    8.5     3    27     1   1/13  27.00  3.06   53.0   0   0   0
AR Border        6     1    2.0     0     3     0   0/3    N/A   1.50     -    0   0   0
WW Armstrong     1     1   11.0     2    27     0   0/27   N/A   2.45     -    0   0   0
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BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
KF Barrington     8    14    3  801  181*  72.82 1862   43.02   4    2   3   1   6   -
WR Hammond        8    15    2  686  159   52.77 1425   48.14   3    2   5   1   1   -
JB Hobbs          8    15    1  617  123   44.07 1324   46.60   2    3   2   0  13   -
DI Gower          5    10    0  269   92   26.90  491   54.79   0    3   2   1   3   -
GA Gooch          6    10    1  267  117   29.67  553   48.28   1    1   0   2   2   -
KS Ranjitsinhji   4     7    0  246  130   35.14  529   46.50   1    1   0   1   3   -
L Hutton          3     5    0  230   74   46.00  484   47.52   0    1   1   0   4   -
GP Swann          7    11    2  219   45   24.33  402   54.48   0    0   1   1   4   -
WG Grace          5     9    0  216   62   24.00  589   36.67   0    1   1   2   8   -
APE Knott         8    12    1  213   42   19.36  488   43.65   0    0   0   3  22   1
FE Woolley        4     7    1  126   61   21.00  239   52.72   0    1   3   1   2   -
SF Barnes         8    11    3   77   19    9.63  296   26.01   0    0   0   3   2   -
AV Bedser         5     6    0   75   17   12.50  183   40.98   0    0   0   0   7   -
JM Anderson       7    11    6   43   19    8.60  146   29.45   0    0   0   1   2   -
G Ulyett          1     0    -    -    -     -      -     -     -    -   -   -   1   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
SF Barnes        8    16  317.4    86   876    49   7/50  17.88  2.76   38.9   4   2   1
GP Swann         7    14  257.2    80   696    38   5/54  18.32  2.70   40.6   2   3   0
JM Anderson      7    14  247.3    72   713    26   5/19  27.42  2.88   57.1   2   1   0
AV Bedser        5    10  206.1    53   640    22  5/102  29.09  3.10   56.2   1   1   0
FE Woolley       4     8  151.2    43   455    14   4/71  32.50  3.01   64.9   2   0   0
WR Hammond       8    11   99.2    32   280     3   1/24  93.33  2.82  198.7   0   0   0
WG Grace         5     4   26.0    13    48     1   1/22  48.00  1.85  156.0   0   0   0
G Ulyett         1     2   35.0    10   113     1   1/56 113.00  3.23  210.0   0   0   0
KF Barrington    8     3   20.0     7    56     0   0/9    N/A   2.80     -    0   0   0
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BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
RG Pollock        5     9    0  437   89   48.56  783   55.81   0    4   5   0   5   -
BA Richards       5    10    2  419  116   52.38  992   42.24   1    3   3   1   6   -
HW Taylor         4     8    1  294   62   42.00  710   41.41   0    3   0   0   3   -
JH Kallis         4     8    0  244   62   30.50  527   46.30   0    2   2   0   2   -
AB de Villiers    5     9    1  223   97   27.88  575   38.78   0    2   3   2  14   2
JH Sinclair       2     3    0  150   83   50.00  289   51.90   0    1   4   0   0   -
AD Nourse         3     5    0  120   41   24.00  364   32.97   0    0   0   0   1   -
SM Pollock        5     8    1  106   32*  15.14  300   35.33   0    0   2   1   6   -
AEE Vogler        4     6    0   85   29   14.17  193   44.04   0    0   0   0   5   -
HJ Tayfield       5     8    1   73   31*  10.43  196   37.24   0    0   0   1   4   -
GA Faulkner       3     5    0   68   30   13.60  188   36.17   0    0   0   1   0   -
AA Donald         4     7    5   47   21*  23.50  103   45.63   0    0   0   1   4   -
DW Steyn          2     3    1   34   16   17.00   90   37.78   0    0   0   0   0   -
B Mitchell        1     2    0   24   13   12.00  124   19.35   0    0   0   0   2   -
GA Kempis         3     4    1   21   13    7.00   57   36.84   0    0   0   0   1   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
HJ Tayfield      5    10  209.0    55   559    26   5/35  21.50  2.67   48.2   0   4   1
SM Pollock       5    10  198.1    69   407    20   6/30  20.35  2.05   59.5   1   1   1
AA Donald        4     8  158.4    41   403    16   5/65  25.19  2.54   59.5   0   1   0
AEE Vogler       4     8  158.1    40   441    14   5/95  31.50  2.79   67.8   0   1   0
DW Steyn         2     4   51.0    15   174     7   4/69  24.86  3.41   43.7   1   0   0
JH Sinclair      2     4   44.3    13   114     6   2/24  19.00  2.56   44.5   0   0   0
GA Kempis        3     6   93.0    27   224     6   2/20  37.33  2.41   93.0   0   0   0
GA Faulkner      3     5   65.0    14   170     4   2/41  42.50  2.62   97.5   0   0   0
JH Kallis        4     2    5.0     0    11     0   0/5    N/A   2.20     -    0   0   0
B Mitchell       1     1    5.0     0    32     0   0/32   N/A   6.40     -    0   0   0
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WEST INDIES

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
GA Headley        5     9    1  385  133*  48.13  806   47.77   2    1   2   1   7   -
CL Walcott        5     9    0  381  109   42.33  859   44.35   1    2   3   0  16   0
GS Sobers         4     7    2  342  109*  68.40  746   45.84   1    2   3   0   1   -
BC Lara           5     9    1  292   67*  36.50  550   53.09   0    1   1   0   2   -
IVA Richards      4     7    1  283  180*  47.17  438   64.61   1    1   5   0   2   -
ED Weekes         5     8    1  246  127   35.14  610   40.33   1    0   0   0   2   -
CC Hunte          5    10    1  222   65   24.67  569   39.02   0    2   0   2   6   -
MD Marshall       5     7    0  110   36   15.71  221   49.77   0    0   1   1   4   -
CH Gayle          1     2    1  103   70  103.00  189   54.50   0    1   3   0   1   -
J Garner          4     6    1   63   22   12.60  145   43.45   0    0   1   0   2   -
CEL Ambrose       4     6    2   50   14   12.50  198   25.25   0    0   0   0   0   -
CA Walsh          5     7    1   37   12    6.17  122   30.33   0    0   0   1   0   -
SP Narine         1     1    1   21   21*   N/A    67   31.34   0    0   1   0   2   -
LN Constantine    1     1    0    8    8    8.00   13   61.53   0    0   0   0   1   -
LR Gibbs          1     1    0    5    5    5.00   16   31.25   0    0   0   0   0   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
CEL Ambrose      4     8  153.0    52   404    24   6/46  16.83  2.64   38.3   1   2   0
CA Walsh         5    10  177.4    49   473    17   3/50  27.82  2.66   62.7   0   0   0
J Garner         4     8  131.0    36   356    16   4/47  22.25  2.72   49.1   1   0   0
MD Marshall      5    10  179.5    47   487    13   3/45  37.46  2.71   83.0   0   0   0
GS Sobers        4     8  107.0    28   264     7   3/30  37.71  2.47   91.7   0   0   0
LR Gibbs         1     2   52.0    16   107     6   5/55  17.83  2.06   52.0   0   1   0
SP Narine        1     2   30.1    10    65     5   5/31  13.00  2.15   36.2   0   1   0
LN Constantine   1     2   39.0    11   109     4   2/48  27.25  2.79   58.5   0   0   0
IVA Richards     4     1    4.0     1    15     0   0/15   N/A   3.75     -    0   0   0
CH Gayle         1     1    7.0     1    32     0   0/32   N/A   4.57     -    0   0   0
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BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
GM Turner         6    12    0  561  112   46.75 1184   47.38   2    2   2   1   3   -
B Sutcliffe       6    12    0  519  115   43.25 1233   42.09   1    4   2   0   2   -
GT Dowling        5    10    0  403  102   40.30 1026   39.28   1    2   4   1   7   -
JR Reid           6    11    0  372  112   33.82  616   60.39   1    1   8   2   5   -
MP Donnelly       5     9    1  282   67   35.25  709   39.77   0    1   1   0   4   -
BB McCullum       6    12    1  259   59   23.55  523   49.52   0    1   9   2  22   0
RJ Hadlee         6    11    0  218   83   19.82  428   50.93   0    1   3   2   3   -
MD Crowe          3     6    1  208  127   41.60  397   52.39   1    0   1   0   3   -
DL Vettori        5     9    2  146   47   20.86  331   44.11   0    0   0   2   2   -
JG Wright         3     6    0  141   48   23.50  366   38.52   0    0   1   0   0   -
CL Cairns         2     4    0  127   57   31.75  214   59.35   0    1   4   0   1   -
RO Collinge       6    10    9   59   27*  59.00  188   31.38   0    0   0   0   3   -
KS Williamson     1     2    0   29   18   14.50   70   41.43   0    0   0   0   1   -
SE Bond           3     5    0   23   17    4.60   74   31.08   0    0   0   2   0   -
J Cowie           3     5    1   21   13    5.25   48   43.75   0    0   1   2   1   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
RJ Hadlee        6    12  278.2    70   757    30   4/36  25.23  2.72   55.7   3   0   0
RO Collinge      6    12  254.3    68   727    22   4/54  33.05  2.86   69.4   2   0   0
DL Vettori       5    10  246.4    84   579    19   4/62  30.47  2.35   77.9   1   0   0
J Cowie          3     6  116.0    32   355    14   4/47  25.36  3.06   49.7   2   0   0
JR Reid          6    12  160.3    39   454    11   3/34  41.27  2.83   87.5   0   0   0
SE Bond          3     6  116.0    29   358     9   3/80  39.78  3.09   77.3   0   0   0
CL Cairns        2     4   41.3    13   150     6   3/35  25.00  3.66   41.0   0   0   0
B Sutcliffe      6     2    4.0     1     7     0   0/6    N/A   1.75     -    0   0   0
MD Crowe         3     1    2.0     1     4     0   0/4    N/A   2.00     -    0   0   0
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INDIA

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
SR Tendulkar      5     8    0  542  159   67.75  983   55.14   4    0   3   0   2   -
SM Gavaskar       5     8    0  444   80   55.50 1057   42.01   0    5   0   0   4   -
V Kohli           4     7    0  362  170   51.71  731   49.52   1    2   3   0   1   -
R Dravid          4     7    0  355  128   50.71  786   45.17   1    3   2   1   5   -
N Kapil Dev       5     8    1  260   62   37.14  337   77.15   0    2  11   0   6   -
MH Mankad         4     6    0  225   64   37.50  466   48.28   0    2   2   0   7   -
MS Dhoni          5     8    1  206  142   29.43  377   54.64   1    0   5   0  12   1
A Kumble          5     8    2  106   29   17.67  286   37.06   0    0   0   0   4   -
VS Hazare         2     3    0  100   64   33.33  223   44.84   0    1   1   0   0   -
PR Umrigar        1     1    0   76   76   76.00  189   40.21   0    1   0   0   1   -
Z Khan            4     6    2   62   25*  15.50  123   50.41   0    0   1   2   2   -
GR Viswanath      1     1    0   25   25   25.00   77   32.47   0    0   0   0   0   -
L Amar Singh      2     3    1   25   24   12.50   73   34.25   0    0   0   1   2   -
EAS Prasanna      4     3    2   18    9*  18.00   55   32.73   0    0   0   0   1   -
M Nissar          4     4    3    7    3*   7.00   60   11.67   0    0   0   0   3   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
A Kumble         5    10  246.4    58   650    28   6/45  23.21  2.64   52.9   1   2   1
MH Mankad        4     8  167.0    47   414    18   6/56  23.00  2.48   55.7   0   1   0
EAS Prasanna     4     8  179.5    52   505    14  6/101  36.07  2.81   77.1   0   1   0
N Kapil Dev      5    10  175.0    48   429    12   3/48  35.75  2.45   87.5   0   0   0
Z Khan           4     8   99.3    30   279     7   2/40  39.86  2.80   85.3   0   0   0
M Nissar         4     8   90.3    20   270     5  2/101  54.00  2.98  108.6   0   0   0
L Amar Singh     2     4   55.0    22   151     2   1/27  75.50  2.75  165.0   0   0   0
SR Tendulkar     5     2    6.0     2    10     0   0/0    N/A   1.67     -    0   0   0
VS Hazare        2     2    5.0     1    12     0   0/3    N/A   2.40     -    0   0   0
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PAKISTAN

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
Hanif Mohammad    7    14    2  631  108   52.58 1639   38.50   2    4   2   1   6   -
Javed Miandad     7    14    3  539  166*  49.00 1132   47.61   2    2   2   2   8   -
Zaheer Abbas      7    14    0  509  136   36.36  924   55.09   2    1   2   0   8   -
Imran Khan        7    12    0  426  108   35.50  724   58.84   2    1   7   1   5   -
Mohammad Yousuf   7    14    1  317   54   24.38  746   42.49   0    1   2   0   6   -
Wasim Akram       7    12    1  290   64   26.36  552   52.54   0    2   5   0   2   -
Inzamam-ul-Haq    6    11    0  259   70   23.55  650   39.85   0    1   1   1   4   -
Abdul Qadir       6    10    2  159   51*  19.88  337   47.18   0    1   4   1   2   -
Sarfraz Ahmed     5     9    0  150   83   16.67  288   52.08   0    1   0   1  12   1
Sarfraz Nawaz     4     7    2  104   50*  20.80  245   42.45   0    1   0   0   2   -
Imtiaz Ahmed      2     3    0   61   35   20.33  147   41.50   0    0   0   0   3   0
Fazal Mahmood     3     5    1   61   28   15.25  171   35.67   0    0   0   1   2   -
Yasir Shah        4     7    4   43   21   14.33   77   55.85   0    0   0   1   1   -
Waqar Younis      4     7    2   28   22    5.60  121   23.14   0    0   0   3   3   -
Javed Burki       1     1    0   24   24   24.00   68   35.30   0    0   0   0   0   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
Wasim Akram      7    13  281.5    90   872    30   7/84  29.07  3.09   56.4   2   1   0
Imran Khan       7    13  255.2    61   754    26   5/28  29.00  2.95   58.9   0   1   0
Abdul Qadir      6    12  252.0    70   753    20   3/43  37.65  2.99   75.6   0   0   0
Yasir Shah       4     7  129.1    32   450    14   5/68  32.14  3.48   55.4   1   1   0
Fazal Mahmood    3     6  115.5    31   310    13   4/77  23.85  2.68   53.5   1   0   0
Waqar Younis     4     7  114.3    26   353     9   2/14  39.22  3.08   76.3   0   0   0
Sarfraz Nawaz    4     7  140.5    39   369     7   2/30  52.71  2.62  120.7   0   0   0
Javed Miandad    7     4   11.0     2    29     0   0/5    N/A   2.64     -    0   0   0
Hanif Mohammad   7     1    1.0     0     8     0   0/8    N/A   8.00     -    0   0   0
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BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
PA de Silva       5     9    1  454  138*  56.75  921   49.29   1    3   2   0   5   -
TM Dilshan        5    10    1  302  110   33.56  643   46.97   1    1   2   1   3   -
DPMD Jayawardene  5     9    0  285  117   31.67  536   53.17   1    1   4   0   7   -
KC Sangakkara     5    10    1  253   86   28.11  529   47.83   0    2   2   1   2   -
ST Jayasuriya     5    10    1  179   53   19.89  347   51.59   0    1   3   1   2   -
RS Kaluwitharana  4     7    0  171   94   24.43  430   39.77   0    1   1   1  13   0
WPUJC Vaas        5     9    0  156   59   17.33  403   38.71   0    1   2   1   2   -
A Ranatunga       4     7    0  106   43   15.14  312   33.97   0    0   0   2   1   -
HMRKB Herath      5     9    1  106   39   13.25  348   30.46   0    0   0   2   2   -
HP Tillakaratne   1     2    1   66   33*  66.00  172   38.37   0    0   0   0   3   0
M Muralitharan    5     8    5   59   30*  19.67   96   61.46   0    0   2   1   0   -
ALF de Mel        2     3    1   32   30   16.00   53   60.38   0    0   2   1   1   -
AD Mathews        1     2    0   29   29   14.50   76   38.16   0    0   1   1   1   -
SL Malinga        2     4    1   22   14    7.33   62   35.49   0    0   0   1   2   -
JR Ratnayeke      1     2    0   12    8    6.00   28   42.85   0    0   0   0   1   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
M Muralitharan   5     9  316.2   103   749    32   6/52  23.41  2.37   59.3   1   3   1
HMRKB Herath     5     9  293.4    96   731    28   5/66  26.11  2.49   62.9   2   2   1
WPUJC Vaas       5     9  240.0    71   603    13   3/45  46.38  2.51  110.7   0   0   0
SL Malinga       2     4   49.0    19   139     4   2/26  34.75  2.84   73.5   0   0   0
ST Jayasuriya    5     6   29.0     7    71     3   1/11  23.67  2.45   58.0   0   0   0
ALF de Mel       2     3   53.0    13   151     3   2/90  50.33  2.85  106.0   0   0   0
JR Ratnayeke     1     2   18.0     4    33     2   2/23  16.50  1.83   54.0   0   0   0
TM Dilshan       5     2    3.0     1     3     0   0/3    N/A   1.00     -    0   0   0
PA de Silva      5     1    2.0     0     8     0   0/8    N/A   4.00     -    0   0   0
A Ranatunga      4     1    8.0     2    42     0   0/42   N/A   5.25     -    0   0   0
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BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
A Flower          5    10    0  402  104   40.20  943   42.63   1    2   2   0   9   0
MW Goodwin        5    10    0  360   86   36.00  835   43.11   0    3   2   1   1   -
DL Houghton       5    10    0  346  105   34.60  789   43.85   1    2   2   0   7   0
ADR Campbell      5    10    0  333   83   33.30  758   43.93   0    3   6   0   4   -
BRM Taylor        5    10    0  279   62   27.90  783   35.63   0    2   1   0   4   -
HH Streak         5    10    1  222   55   24.67  542   40.96   0    1   3   0   3   -
Sikandar Raza     5    10    0  177   59   17.70  393   45.04   0    1   5   0   2   -
AG Cremer         5    10    2  128   50   16.00  405   31.60   0    1   0   0   2   -
H Masakadza       3     6    0   83   38   13.83  214   38.78   0    0   1   1   3   -
AJ Traicos        3     5    1   39   15*   9.75   79   49.37   0    0   0   0   2   -
PA Strang         1     2    0   23   22   11.50   69   33.33   0    0   0   0   0   -
GW Flower         2     4    0   16   15    4.00   55   29.09   0    0   0   2   0   -
HK Olonga         2     4    2   11   10*   5.50   42   26.19   0    0   0   1   0   -
RW Price          3     5    3    3    1*   1.50   21   14.29   0    0   0   0   0   -
KM Jarvis         1     2    2    2    2*   N/A     9   22.22   0    0   0   0   0   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
HH Streak        5    10  208.0    47   595    22   6/80  27.05  2.86   56.7   0   2   1
RW Price         3     5  137.2    34   435    12  5/158  36.25  3.17   68.7   1   1   0
AJ Traicos       3     5  139.5    30   444    12  5/142  37.00  3.18   69.9   1   1   0
AG Cremer        5     9  204.5    50   596    10   2/44  59.60  2.91  122.9   0   0   0
Sikandar Raza    5     9   99.0    22   291     8   2/48  36.38  2.94   74.3   0   0   0
PA Strang        1     2   56.0    15   158     4   3/89  39.50  2.82   84.0   0   0   0
HK Olonga        2     4   57.0    11   168     4   2/59  42.00  2.95   85.5   0   0   0
KM Jarvis        1     2   26.0     9    65     2   2/47  32.50  2.50   78.0   0   0   0
H Masakadza      3     4   11.0     0    42     1   1/8   42.00  3.82   66.0   0   0   0
GW Flower        2     1    5.0     1    24     0   0/24   N/A   4.80     -    0   0   0
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BANGLADESH

BATTING & FIELDING

Player            Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
Tamim Iqbal        5    10    0  381  102   38.10  837   45.52   1    2   2   1   4   -
Shakib Al Hasan    5    10    1  350   80*  38.89  676   51.77   0    3   1   0   1   -
Habibul Bashar     5    10    0  312   89   31.20  606   51.49   0    3   1   0   1   -
Mushfiqur Rahim    5    10    0  300   75   30.00  677   44.31   0    3   4   0  10   1
Mahmudullah        5    10    1  292   89*  32.44  572   51.05   0    2   1   3   1   -
Mashrafe Mortaza   5    10    3  195   72   27.86  375   52.00   0    1   6   1   1   -
Minhajul Abedin    4     8    0  182   67   22.75  494   36.84   0    1   1   0   2   -
Mohammad Ashraful  1     2    0  157   80   78.50  247   63.56   0    2   2   0   0   -
Mohammad Rafique   5    10    0  150   32   15.00  287   52.27   0    0   6   1   2   -
Javed Omar         5    10    0  120   27   12.00  324   37.04   0    0   0   0   4   -
Mustafizur Rahman  4     8    4   60   21   15.00  153   39.22   0    0   0   0   0   -
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 2     4    0   45   24   11.25  102   44.12   0    0   0   0   2   -
Khaled Mahmud      2     4    0   41   19   10.25   81   50.62   0    0   1   0   1   -
Shahadat Hossain   2     4    1   26   20    8.67   91   28.57   0    0   0   1   1   -

BOWLING

Player            Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
Shakib Al Hasan    5     9  199.0    41   690    19  5/114  36.32  3.47   62.8   2   1   0
Mohammad Rafique   5     9  215.3    43   672    14  5/165  48.00  3.12   92.4   0   1   0
Mashrafe Mortaza   5     9  137.5    30   434     9   3/55  48.22  3.15   91.9   0   0   0
Mustafizur Rahman  4     7  101.0    19   347     6   2/59  57.83  3.44  101.0   0   0   0
Mehidy Hasan Miraz 2     3   69.0    11   268     4  3/139  67.00  3.88  103.5   0   0   0
Shahadat Hossain   2     4   50.0    17   137     2   2/66  68.50  2.74  150.0   0   0   0
Khaled Mahmud      2     4   57.0    15   149     2   2/47  74.50  2.61  171.0   0   0   0
Mahmudullah        5     3   27.0     6    93     0   0/22   N/A   3.44     -    0   0   0
Minhajul Abedin    4     3   13.0     1    62     0   0/16   N/A   4.77     -    0   0   0
Mohammad Ashraful  1     1    5.0     1    25     0   0/25   N/A   5.00     -    0   0   0
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IRELAND

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
EC Joyce          5    10    1  342  163*  38.00  843   40.57   1    1   1   1   3   -
FL Fane           5    10    0  304   72   30.40  641   47.43   0    2   3   0   7   -
RM Poore          4     8    0  236   54   29.50  471   50.11   0    2   1   0   3   -
NJ O'Brien        5    10    0  216   54   21.60  563   38.37   0    1   0   1  12   0
KJ O'Brien        3     6    2  208   69*  52.00  310   67.10   0    2  10   0   3   -
TP Horan          3     6    0  186   84   31.00  364   51.10   0    2   2   1   1   -
LH Gwynn          3     6    0  132   50   22.00  319   41.38   0    1   0   1   2   -
RJH Lambert       3     6    0  111   35   18.50  209   53.11   0    0   1   0   2   -
EJG Morgan        4     8    0   86   37   10.75  188   45.75   0    0   2   2   3   -
DT Johnston       3     6    2   82   29*  20.50  198   41.41   0    0   2   0   0   -
W Harrington      3     6    2   65   24   16.25  140   46.43   0    0   1   0   1   -
JD Monteith       2     4    2   60   32*  30.00  135   44.44   0    0   0   0   1   -
AC Botha          1     2    0   53   31   26.50  158   33.54   0    0   0   0   1   -
TJ Murtagh        2     4    0   50   24   12.50  107   46.73   0    0   0   0   1   -
JC Boucher        3     6    0   49   19    8.17  162   30.25   0    0   0   1   2   -
AJ O'Riordan      3     6    0   32   10    5.33   91   35.16   0    0   1   0   2   -
WB Rankin         2     4    1   17    9    5.67   62   27.42   0    0   0   0   1   -
WTS Porterfield   1     2    0    8    7    4.00   52   15.38   0    0   0   0   0   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
W Harrington     3     5  124.0    30   396    16   6/96  24.75  3.19   46.5   0   2   0
DT Johnston      3     5   87.0    28   239     9   3/45  26.56  2.75   58.0   0   0   0
JC Boucher       3     5  145.5    41   417     9   5/80  46.33  2.86   97.2   0   1   0
TJ Murtagh       2     4   84.2    22   266     8   5/76  33.25  3.15   63.3   0   1   0
JD Monteith      2     4  106.0    22   300     8  3/108  37.50  2.83   79.5   0   0   0
AJ O'Riordan     3     5   94.2    16   287     7   3/54  41.00  3.04   80.9   0   0   0
RJH Lambert      3     5  113.0    34   335     7   4/54  47.86  2.96   96.9   1   0   0
LH Gwynn         3     5   59.0    20   162     6   3/21  27.00  2.75   59.0   0   0   0
KJ O'Brien       3     5   42.0    13   102     2   1/14  51.00  2.43  126.0   0   0   0
WB Rankin        2     4   38.0    11   119     2   1/29  59.50  3.13  114.0   0   0   0
TP Horan         3     3   23.0     8    49     1   1/24  49.00  2.13  138.0   0   0   0
AC Botha         1     2   32.0    18    64     0   0/24   N/A   2.00     -    0   0   0
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REST OF THE WORLD

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
HHL Kortlang      5    10    1  423  116*  47.00 1117   37.87   1    2   0   0   4   -
GS Patterson      5    10    0  421  107   42.10 1188   35.44   1    3   3   1   2   -
M Sathasivam      5    10    0  365   79   36.50  865   42.20   0    3   0   0   1   -
MH Denness        5    10    0  342   83   34.20  944   36.23   0    3   2   1  11   -
Mohammad Shahzad  5    10    2  167   50*  20.88  386   43.26   0    1   4   0   9   1
J Aitchison       4     8    0  166   49   20.75  402   41.29   0    0   1   0   3   -
IL Bula           3     6    0  105   34   17.50  225   46.67   0    0   2   1   1   -
JB King           4     8    1  100   40   14.29  261   38.31   0    0   1   1   2   -
PH Clark          4     8    2   99   18   16.50  263   37.64   0    0   0   0   1   -
Rashid Khan       5     9    3   77   23   12.83  246   31.30   0    0   4   0   1   -
RN ten Doeschate  2     4    0   66   23   16.50  107   61.68   0    0   1   1   2   -
CJ Posthuma       2     4    1   40   21   13.33  113   35.40   0    0   0   0   1   -
JM Laing          2     4    0   34   17    8.50  114   29.82   0    0   1   1   1   -
OH Mortensen      2     4    0   18   12    4.50   34   52.94   0    0   0   2   0   -
SO Tikolo         1     2    0   13    9    6.50   93   13.98   0    0   0   0   1   -
CH Gibson         1     2    1    5    5*   5.00   21   23.81   0    0   0   1   2   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
JB King          4     8  174.2    53   445    23   8/34  19.35  2.55   45.5   0   2   1
Rashid Khan      5    10  236.0    69   663    20  5/124  33.15  2.81   70.8   1   1   0
PH Clark         4     8  145.4    47   338    12   6/29  28.17  2.32   72.8   0   1   0
GS Patterson     5    10  140.4    39   375    10   2/38  37.50  2.67   84.4   0   0   0
OH Mortensen     2     4   61.4    11   207     5   3/42  41.40  3.36   74.0   0   0   0
JM Laing         2     4   77.0    19   245     5   2/78  49.00  3.18   92.4   0   0   0
CJ Posthuma      2     4   61.0    15   183     4   2/66  45.75  3.00   91.5   0   0   0
RN ten Doeschate 2     2    6.0     2    10     0   0/2    N/A   1.67     -    0   0   0
CH Gibson        1     2   24.0     7    48     0   0/20   N/A   2.00     -    0   0   0
M Sathasivam     5     1    1.0     0     2     0   0/2    N/A   2.00     -    0   0   0
SO Tikolo        1     2   16.0     5    37     0   0/18   N/A   2.31     -    0   0   0
Standings

Group A
QTeamPWLDNRBatBwlPts
:tick: :aus: Australia 5 4 0 1 0 14 14 97
:tick: :nzf: New Zealand 5 3 1 1 0 10 10 73
:x: :saf: South Africa 5 2 1 2 0 12 12 66
:x: :sri: Sri Lanka 5 1 3 1 0 9 13 43
:x: :usa: Rest of the World 5 1 2 2 0 7 9 42
:x: :zim: Zimbabwe 5 0 4 1 0 6 11 22
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Group B
QTeamPWLDNRBatBwlPts
:tick: :eng: England 5 3 0 2 0 11 14 83
:tick: :pak: Pakistan 5 3 0 2 0 8 12 78
:x: :ind: India 5 2 0 3 0 17 13 77
:x: :wi: West Indies 5 2 1 2 0 14 14 65
:x: :ire: Ireland 5 1 4 0 0 6 12 35
:x: :ban: Bangladesh 5 0 5 0 0 7 8 15
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Points system

ResultPoints
Win 16 points + BAT/BWL bonus points
Tie 8 points + BAT/BWL bonus points
Draw 5 points + BAT/BWL bonus points
Loss 0 points + BAT/BWL bonus points
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Bonus points

Bonus points are collected for batting and bowling. These points can only be obtained from the first 110 overs of each team's first innings. The bonus points are retained regardless of the outcome of the match.

Bonus points (Batting)
TotalsPoints
200-249 runs 1 point
250-299 runs 2 points
300-349 runs 3 points
350-399 runs 4 points
400+ runs 5 points
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Bonus points (Bowling)
WicketsPoints
3-5 wickets taken 1 point
6-8 wickets taken 2 points
9-10 wickets taken 3 points
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Spoiler: Overall standings
TeamManagerResult
:aus: Australia @The Deadman :goldo: Champions
:eng: England @Quadralus :slvo: Runners-up
:pak: Pakistan @X Factor :bro: 3rd place
- - - -
:nzf: New Zealand @Rohith. 4th place
:ind: India @Akshay. 5th place
:wi: West Indies @El Loco 6th place
:saf: South Africa @Sinister One 7th place
:sri: Sri Lanka @PresidentEvil 8th place
:usa: Rest of the World @TekkogsSteve 9th place
:ire: Ireland @Aislabie 10th place
:zim: Zimbabwe @CerealKiller 11th place
:ban: Bangladesh @Ashutosh. 12th place
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Stats leaders

Most runs
PlayerTeamMatInnsNORunsH.SAverageBallsS/R100s50s0s6s
Don Bradman :aus: Australia 7 13 2 1106 238 100.55 1802 61.38 4 3 0 3
Ken Barrington :eng: England 8 14 3 801 181* 72.82 1862 43.02 4 2 1 3
Wally Hammond :eng: England 8 15 2 686 159 52.77 1425 48.14 3 2 1 5
Hanif Mohammad :pak: Pakistan 7 14 2 631 108 52.58 1639 38.50 2 4 1 2
Jack Hobbs :eng: England 8 15 1 617 123 44.07 1324 46.60 2 3 0 2
Steven Smith :aus: Australia 7 12 0 578 140 48.17 1288 44.88 2 4 1 4
Glenn Turner :nzf: New Zealand 6 12 0 561 112 46.75 1184 47.38 2 2 1 2
Sachin Tendulkar :ind: India 5 8 0 542 159 67.75 983 55.14 4 0 0 3
Javed Miandad :pak: Pakistan 7 14 3 539 166* 49.00 1132 47.61 2 2 2 2
Arthur Morris :aus: Australia 7 13 1 530 95 44.17 1040 50.96 0 5 0 1
Bert Sutcliffe :nzf: New Zealand 6 12 0 519 115 43.25 1233 42.09 1 4 0 2
Zaheer Abbas :pak: Pakistan 7 14 0 509 136 36.36 924 55.09 2 1 0 2
Allan Border :aus: Australia 6 11 2 484 108* 53.78 959 50.47 1 4 0 0
Aravinda de Silva :sri: Sri Lanka 5 9 1 454 138* 56.75 921 49.29 1 3 0 2
Sunil Gavaskar :ind: India 5 8 0 444 80 55.50 1057 42.01 0 5 0 0
Graeme Pollock :saf: South Africa 5 9 0 437 89 48.56 783 55.81 0 4 0 5
Imran Khan :pak: Pakistan 7 12 0 426 108 35.50 724 58.84 2 1 1 7
Harry Kortlang :usa: ROTW 5 10 1 423 116* 47.00 1117 37.87 1 2 0 0
George Patterson :usa: ROTW 5 10 0 421 107 42.10 1188 35.44 1 3 1 3
Barry Richards :saf: South Africa 5 10 2 419 116 52.38 992 42.24 1 3 1 3
Graham Dowling :nzf: New Zealand 5 10 0 403 102 40.30 1026 39.28 1 2 1 4
Andy Flower :zim: Zimbabwe 5 10 0 402 104 40.20 943 42.63 1 2 0 2
George Headley :wi: West Indies 5 9 1 385 133* 48.13 806 47.77 2 1 1 2
Clyde Walcott :wi: West Indies 5 9 0 381 109 42.33 859 44.35 1 2 0 3
Tamim Iqbal :ban: Bangladesh 5 10 0 381 102 38.10 837 45.52 1 2 1 2
John Reid :nzf: New Zealand 6 11 0 372 112 33.82 616 60.39 1 1 2 8
Mahadevan Sathasivam :usa: ROTW 5 10 0 365 79 36.50 865 42.20 0 3 0 0
Virat Kohli :ind: India 4 7 0 362 170 51.71 731 49.52 1 2 0 3
Murray Goodwin :zim: Zimbabwe 5 10 0 360 86 36.00 835 43.11 0 3 1 2
Rahul Dravid :ind: India 4 7 0 355 128 50.71 786 45.17 1 3 1 2
Shakib Al Hasan :ban: Bangladesh 5 10 1 350 80* 38.89 676 51.77 0 3 0 1
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Most wickets
PlayerTeamMatInnsOversMdnsRunsWktsBBIAverageEconS/R4w5w10m
Sydney Barnes :eng: England 8 16 317.4 86 876 49 7/50 17.88 2.76 38.9 4 2 1
Graeme Swann :eng: England 7 14 257.2 80 696 38 5/54 18.32 2.70 40.6 2 3 0
Richie Benaud :aus: Australia 7 14 294.3 81 845 35 5/141 24.14 2.87 50.5 3 1 0
Muttiah Muralitharan :sri: Sri Lanka 5 9 316.2 103 749 32 6/52 23.41 2.37 59.3 1 3 1
Richard Hadlee :nzf: New Zealand 6 12 278.2 70 757 30 4/36 25.23 2.72 55.7 3 0 0
Wasim Akram :pak: Pakistan 7 13 281.5 90 872 30 7/84 29.07 3.09 56.4 2 1 0
Anil Kumble :ind: India 5 10 246.4 58 650 28 6/45 23.21 2.64 52.9 1 2 1
Rangana Herath :sri: Sri Lanka 5 9 293.4 96 731 28 5/66 26.11 2.49 62.9 2 2 1
Hugh Tayfield :saf: South Africa 5 10 209.0 55 559 26 5/35 21.50 2.67 48.2 0 4 1
James Anderson :eng: England 7 14 247.3 72 713 26 5/19 27.42 2.88 57.1 2 1 0
Imran Khan :pak: Pakistan 7 13 255.2 61 754 26 5/28 29.00 2.95 58.9 0 1 0
Curtly Ambrose :wi: West Indies 4 8 153.0 52 404 24 6/46 16.83 2.64 38.3 1 2 0
Hugh Trumble :aus: Australia 7 14 302.0 97 720 24 4/47 30.00 2.38 75.5 3 0 0
Bart King :usa: ROTW 4 8 174.2 53 445 23 8/34 19.35 2.55 45.5 0 2 1
Heath Streak :zim: Zimbabwe 5 10 208.0 47 595 22 6/80 27.05 2.86 56.7 0 2 1
Alec Bedser :eng: England 5 10 206.1 53 640 22 5/102 29.09 3.10 56.2 1 1 0
Richard Collinge :nzf: New Zealand 6 12 254.3 68 727 22 4/54 33.05 2.86 69.4 2 0 0
Glenn McGrath :aus: Australia 6 12 224.1 68 595 21 3/33 28.33 2.65 64.1 0 0 0
Shaun Pollock :saf: South Africa 5 10 198.1 69 407 20 6/30 20.35 2.05 59.5 1 1 1
Dennis Lillee :aus: Australia 5 10 170.3 49 466 20 5/64 23.30 2.73 51.2 1 1 0
Charlie Turner :aus: Australia 5 10 181.2 44 520 20 5/100 26.00 2.87 54.4 1 1 0
Rashid Khan :usa: ROTW 5 10 236.0 69 663 20 5/124 33.15 2.81 70.8 1 1 0
Abdul Qadir :pak: Pakistan 6 12 252.0 70 753 20 3/43 37.65 2.99 75.6 0 0 0
Daniel Vettori :nzf: New Zealand 5 10 246.4 84 579 19 4/62 30.47 2.35 77.9 1 0 0
Shakib Al Hasan :ban: Bangladesh 5 9 199.0 41 690 19 5/114 36.32 3.47 62.8 2 1 0
Vinoo Mankad :ind: India 4 8 167.0 47 414 18 6/56 23.00 2.48 55.7 0 1 0
Courtney Walsh :wi: West Indies 5 10 177.4 49 473 17 3/50 27.82 2.66 62.7 0 0 0
Joel Garner :wi: West Indies 4 8 131.0 36 356 16 4/47 22.25 2.72 49.1 1 0 0
Bill Harrington :ire: Ireland 3 5 124.0 30 396 16 6/96 24.75 3.19 46.5 0 2 0
Allan Donald :saf: South Africa 4 8 158.4 41 403 16 5/65 25.19 2.54 59.5 0 1 0
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Most dismissals
PlayerTeamMatInnsDisCtStMax Dis InnsDis/Inns
Adam Gilchrist :aus: Australia 7 14 24 22 2 5 (5ct 0st) 1.714
Alan Knott :eng: England 8 16 23 22 1 3 (3ct 0st) 1.438
Brendon McCullum :nzf: New Zealand 6 12 22 22 0 4 (4ct 0st) 1.833
AB de Villiers :saf: South Africa 5 10 16 14 2 3 (3ct 0st) 1.600
Clyde Walcott :wi: West Indies 5 10 16 16 0 3 (3ct 0st) 1.600
Romesh Kaluwitharana :sri: Sri Lanka 4 7 13 13 0 3 (3ct 0st) 1.857
Sarfraz Ahmed :pak: Pakistan 5 9 13 12 1 3 (3ct 0st) 1.444
MS Dhoni :ind: India 5 10 13 12 1 3 (2ct 1st) 1.300
Niall O'Brien :ire: Ireland 5 9 12 12 0 2 (2ct 0st) 1.333
Mushfiqur Rahim :ban: Bangladesh 5 9 11 10 1 3 (3ct 0st) 1.222
Mohammad Shahzad :usa: ROTW 5 10 10 9 1 2 (2ct 0st) 1.000
Dave Houghton :zim: Zimbabwe 5 6 6 6 0 2 (2ct 0st) 1.000
Andy Flower :zim: Zimbabwe 5 4 4 4 0 2 (2ct 0st) 1.000
Hashan Tillakaratne :sri: Sri Lanka 1 2 3 3 0 2 (2ct 0st) 1.500
Imtiaz Ahmed :pak: Pakistan 2 4 3 3 0 1 (1ct 0st) 0.750
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Lineup of the tournament

1 Hanif Mohammad (:pak: Pakistan) - 631 runs at 52.58
2 Glenn Turner (:nzf: New Zealand) - 561 runs at 46.75
3 Don Bradman (:aus: Australia) - 1106 runs at 100.55
4 Ken Barrington (:eng: England) - 801 runs at 72.82
5 Sachin Tendulkar (:ind: India) - 542 runs at 67.75
6 Clyde Walcott (:wi: West Indies) - 381 runs at 42.33, 16 dismissals (16ct 0st)
7 Imran Khan (:pak: Pakistan) - 426 runs at 35.50, 26 wickets at 29.00
8 Richie Benaud (:aus: Australia) - 35 wickets at 24.14, 266 runs at 24.18
9 Graeme Swann (:eng: England) - 38 wickets at 18.32, 219 runs at 24.33
10 Bart King (:usa: ROTW) - 23 wickets at 19.35, 100 runs at 14.29
11 Sydney Barnes (:eng: England) - 49 wickets at 17.88​[/table][/table][/table][/table][/table][/table][/table][/table][/table]
 

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