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Playoffs
Qualifying Match 2 (QM 2)
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at Headingley, Leeds
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Pitch Condition: Poor

Toss: ICC Wisden XI won the toss and chose to field

GUNNERS XI 1st innings
Code:
Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sunil Gavaskar      c. ?Walcott    b. Benaud       27    60    3    2   45.0%
Graham Gooch        lbw            b. Benaud       22    56    3    0   39.3%
Rohan Kanhai        not out                        92   204   16    0   45.1%
Alec Stewart?       c. ?Walcott    b. Benaud        8    20    2    0   40.0%
Ian Botham*         c. ?Walcott    b. Spofforth    70   120   14    0   58.3%
Steve Tikolo                       b. Benaud        0     7    0    0    0.0%
Wasim Akram         c. ?Walcott    b. Procter       0     4    0    0    0.0%
Waqar Younis        c. Headley     b. Procter       8    29    2    0   27.6%
Andy Roberts                       b. Spofforth     6    15    1    0   40.0%
Hugh Tayfield       c. Benaud      b. Spofforth     5    16    1    0   31.3%
Graeme Swann                       b. Procter       3    22    0    0   13.6%
 
 Total:  255/10       Overs:  91.5         Run Rate:  2.78     Extras:  14 
   
                             Day 2  10:09 AM
   
  
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GUNNERS XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Gavaskar    G Gooch      ???????????????                           45 (96)
R Kanhai      G Gooch      ?????                                     15 (35)
R Kanhai      A Stewart    ???????                                   22 (40)
R Kanhai      I Botham     ???????????????????????????????????      105 (206)
R Kanhai      S Tikolo     ??                                         7 (18)
R Kanhai      W Akram      ?                                          1 (5)
R Kanhai      W Younis     ?????????                                 29 (57)
R Kanhai      A Roberts    ????                                      12 (27)
R Kanhai      H Tayfield   ???                                        9 (28)
R Kanhai      G Swann      ???                                       10 (39)


     Fall of Wickets    45/1      60/2      82/3      187/4     194/5
                        195/6     224/7     236/8     245/9     255/10    

 Total:  255/10      Overs:  91.5          Run Rate:  2.78    Extras:  14   
  
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ICC WISDEN XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Mike Procter         19.5      4      49      3      2.47     1      3 
Fred Spofforth       16.0      4      38      3      2.38     0      1 
Keith Miller         18.0      2      60      0      3.33     1      3 
Richie Benaud        21.0      7      59      4      2.81     0      0 
Clarrie Grimmett     17.0      5      44      0      2.59     0      0 


 EXTRAS          Wides: 2      No Balls: 7      Leg Byes: 4      Byes: 1 

 Total:  255/10       Overs:  91.5         Run Rate:  2.78    Extras:  14   
                                     -X-

ICC WISDEN XI 1st innings
Code:
Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Herbert Sutcliffe   c. ?Stewart    b. Swann        27    64    5    0   42.2%
Clyde Walcott?                     b. Roberts      18    61    3    0   29.5%
George Headley      lbw            b. Roberts      47    47   10    0  100.0%
Don Bradman*                       b. Younis       76   124   15    1   61.3%
KS Ranjitsinhji                    b. Tayfield     15    64    3    0   23.4%
Neil Harvey         c. ?Stewart    b. Swann        32    88    6    0   36.4%
Keith Miller        c. Botham      b. Younis       66    89   13    0   74.2%
Mike Procter        c. Younis      b. Botham       10    28    2    0   35.7%
Richie Benaud       lbw            b. Akram        16    48    3    0   33.3%
Clarrie Grimmett    c. Tayfield    b. Akram         8     5    2    0  160.0%
Fred Spofforth      not out                        12    19    2    0   63.2%
 
 Total:  341/10       Overs:  105.3        Run Rate:  3.23     Extras:  14 
   
                             Day 3  11:11 AM
   
  
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ICC WISDEN XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Sutcliffe     C Walcott    ?????????????                             36 (107)
Sutcliffe     G Headley    ????????                                  22 (29)
D Bradman     G Headley    ????????????????????                      56 (77)
D Bradman     Ranji'nhji   ???????????????????????                   65 (129)
D Bradman     N Harvey     ???????                                   19 (21)
K Miller      N Harvey     ???????????????????????????????????       95 (161)
M Procter     N Harvey     ?                                          1 (16)
M Procter     R Benaud     ??????                                    17 (40)
C Grimmett    R Benaud     ??                                         8 (11)
Spofforth     R Benaud     ????????                                  22 (42)


     Fall of Wickets    36/1      58/2      114/3     179/4     198/5
                        293/6     294/7     311/8     319/9     341/10    

 Total:  341/10      Overs:  105.3         Run Rate:  3.23    Extras:  14   
  
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GUNNERS XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Waqar Younis         16.0      5      44      2      2.75     0      0 
Wasim Akram          16.3      6      56      2      3.39     0      0 
Ian Botham           14.0      2      38      1      2.71     1      1 
Steve Tikolo          2.0      1       7      0      3.50     0      0 
Hugh Tayfield        20.0      4      64      1      3.20     3      0 
Andy Roberts         17.0      5      50      2      2.94     0      0 
Graeme Swann         20.0      5      73      2      3.65     0      0 


 EXTRAS          Wides: 4      No Balls: 1      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 4 

 Total:  341/10       Overs:  105.3        Run Rate:  3.23    Extras:  14   
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GUNNERS XI 2nd innings
Code:
Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sunil Gavaskar      lbw            b. Benaud       37    80    8    0   46.3%
Graham Gooch                       b. Benaud       26   106    5    0   24.5%
Rohan Kanhai        lbw            b. Spofforth    34    92    7    0   37.0%
Alec Stewart?                      b. Procter      46    90    9    0   51.1%
Ian Botham*         c. Spofforth   b. Grimmett     56    79   12    0   70.9%
Steve Tikolo                       b. Grimmett      4    11    1    0   36.4%
Wasim Akram         c. Grimmett    b. Miller       10    20    2    0   50.0%
Waqar Younis                       b. Spofforth    14    30    3    0   46.7%
Andy Roberts        lbw            b. Grimmett      0     2    0    0    0.0%
Hugh Tayfield                      b. Miller       10    20    2    0   50.0%
Graeme Swann        not out                        10    13    2    0   76.9%
 
 Total:  255/10       Overs:  90.3         Run Rate:  2.82     Extras:  8 
   
                             Day 4  11:13 AM
   
  
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GUNNERS XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Gavaskar    G Gooch      ????????????????????                      47 (159)
R Kanhai      G Gooch      ????????????                              28 (56)
R Kanhai      A Stewart    ??????????????????????                    51 (118)
I Botham      A Stewart    ????????????????????                      46 (80)
I Botham      S Tikolo     ????                                      10 (21)
I Botham      W Akram      ????????????????                          37 (42)
I Botham      W Younis                                                0 (6)
A Roberts     W Younis                                                0 (2)
H Tayfield    W Younis     ??????                                    15 (29)
G Swann       W Younis     ?????????                                 21 (30)


     Fall of Wickets    47/1      75/2      126/3     172/4     182/5
                        219/6     219/7     219/8     234/9     255/10    

 Total:  255/10      Overs:  90.3          Run Rate:  2.82    Extras:  8   
  
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ICC WISDEN XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Mike Procter         13.0      5      31      1      2.38     0      0 
Fred Spofforth       17.3      4      49      2      2.80     0      0 
Keith Miller         20.0      6      65      2      3.25     0      1 
Clarrie Grimmett     19.0      6      51      3      2.68     0      1 
Richie Benaud        21.0      6      53      2      2.52     0      0 


 EXTRAS          Wides: 0      No Balls: 2      Leg Byes: 6      Byes: 0 

 Total:  255/10       Overs:  90.3         Run Rate:  2.82    Extras:  8   
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ICC WISDEN XI 2nd innings (Target: 170)
Code:
Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Herbert Sutcliffe   lbw            b. Tayfield     47    95    9    0   49.5%
Clyde Walcott?                     b. Swann        38    83    6    1   45.8%
George Headley      c. Gavaskar    b. Younis       12    28    2    0   42.9%
Don Bradman*        not out                        42    37   10    0  113.5%
KS Ranjitsinhji     not out                        29    32    7    0   90.6%
Neil Harvey          
Keith Miller         
Mike Procter         
Richie Benaud        
Clarrie Grimmett     
Fred Spofforth       
 
 Total:  173/3        Overs:  45.5         Run Rate:  3.77     Extras:  5 
   
                             Day 4  3:16 PM
   
  
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ICC WISDEN XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Sutcliffe     C Walcott    ???????????????????????????????????       81 (158)
Sutcliffe     G Headley    ???????                                   18 (44)
D Bradman     G Headley    ????                                      10 (8)
D Bradman     Ranji'nhji   ???????????????????????????               64 (65)


     Fall of Wickets    81/1      99/2      109/3               
                                                                          

 Total:  173/3       Overs:  45.5          Run Rate:  3.77    Extras:  5   
  
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GUNNERS XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Waqar Younis         10.0      3      26      1      2.60     0      0 
Wasim Akram           8.5      2      38      0      4.30     0      0 
Andy Roberts          5.0      3      10      0      2.00     0      0 
Ian Botham            5.0      0      22      0      4.40     0      0 
Hugh Tayfield        10.0      0      45      1      4.50     0      0 
Graeme Swann          5.0      1      19      1      3.80     0      0 
Steve Tikolo          2.0      1       8      0      4.00     0      0 


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

 Total:  173/3        Overs:  45.5         Run Rate:  3.77    Extras:  5   
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Code:
Gunners XI          255 & 255
ICC Wisden XI       341 & 173/3              
   
ICC Wisden XI won by 7 wickets
  
Man of the match: Don Bradman

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Despite the difficult batting conditions, Don Bradman remained himself and lead his team into the final.
 
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Geoff Boycott
Jack Hobbs
WG Grace :c: :bwl:
Patsy Hendren
Bob Simpson :bwl:
CB Fry
Hanif Mohammad :wk:
Ray Lindwall :bwl:
Heath Streak :bwl:
Fred Trueman :bwl:
Tich Freeman :bwl:
 

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The Final
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at Lord's Cricket Ground, London
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Pitch Condition: Normal

Toss: ICC Wisden XI won the toss and chose to bat

ICC WISDEN XI 1st innings
Code:
0.1  Trueman to Sutcliffe, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
0.2  Trueman to Sutcliffe, no run, Left alone by Herbert Sutcliffe
0.3  Trueman to Sutcliffe, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Herbert Sutcliffe   
0.4  Trueman to Sutcliffe, no run, Left alone by Herbert Sutcliffe
0.5  Trueman to Sutcliffe, no run, Left alone by Herbert Sutcliffe
0.6  Trueman to Sutcliffe, no run, Left alone by Herbert Sutcliffe

         End of over 1  (4 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI         4/0 (lead 4)
         Fred Trueman         1.0-0-4-0
         Herbert Sutcliffe     4(6b 1X4)
         Clyde Walcott         0(0b)   

1.1  Lindwall to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
1.2  Lindwall to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
1.3  Lindwall to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4  Lindwall to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
1.5  Lindwall to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.6  Lindwall to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 2  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI         4/0 (lead 4)
         Ray Lindwall         1.0-0-0-0
         Clyde Walcott         0(6b)
         Herbert Sutcliffe     4(6b 1X4)   

2.1  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, Herbert Sutcliffe was completely deceived 
2.2  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
2.3  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, Left alone by Herbert Sutcliffe
2.4  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
2.5  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, Defensively played by Herbert Sutcliffe
2.6  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 3  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI         4/0 (lead 4)
         Heath Streak         1.0-0-0-0
         Herbert Sutcliffe     4(12b 1X4)
         Clyde Walcott         0(6b)   

3.1  Grace to Walcott, FOUR, What a blunder by Fred Trueman. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
3.2  Grace to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
3.3  Grace to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
3.4  Grace to Walcott, one run, One more to the total
3.5  Grace to Sutcliffe, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
3.6  Grace to Sutcliffe, no run, Left alone by Herbert Sutcliffe

         End of over 4  (5 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI         9/0 (lead 9)
         WG Grace             1.0-0-5-0
         Herbert Sutcliffe     4(14b 1X4)
         Clyde Walcott         5(10b 1X4)   

4.1  Trueman to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.2  Trueman to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
4.3  Trueman to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
4.4  Trueman to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.5  Trueman to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
4.6  Trueman to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 5  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI         9/0 (lead 9)
         Fred Trueman         2.0-0-4-0
         Clyde Walcott         5(16b 1X4)
         Herbert Sutcliffe     4(14b 1X4)   

5.1  Grace to Sutcliffe, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.2  Grace to Sutcliffe, no run, Left alone by Herbert Sutcliffe
5.3  Grace to Sutcliffe, FOUR, Herbert Sutcliffe is one of the best batsmen in the world
5.4  Grace to Sutcliffe, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
5.5  Grace to Sutcliffe, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.6  Grace to Sutcliffe, legbye, Defensively played by Herbert Sutcliffe

         End of over 6  (5 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        14/0 (lead 14)
         WG Grace             2.0-0-9-0
         Clyde Walcott         5(16b 1X4)
         Herbert Sutcliffe     8(20b 2X4)   

6.1  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.2  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, Left alone by Herbert Sutcliffe
6.3  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, Left alone by Herbert Sutcliffe
6.4  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
6.5  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, Herbert Sutcliffe playing forward defensive
6.6  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, Herbert Sutcliffe playing forward defensive

         End of over 7  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        14/0 (lead 14)
         Heath Streak         2.0-1-0-0
         Herbert Sutcliffe     8(26b 2X4)
         Clyde Walcott         5(16b 1X4)   

7.1  Trueman to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
7.2  Trueman to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived 
7.3  Trueman to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
7.4  Trueman to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.5  Trueman to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.6  Trueman to Walcott, one run, That is very well run by Herbert Sutcliffe   

         End of over 8  (1 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        15/0 (lead 15)
         Fred Trueman         3.0-1-5-0
         Herbert Sutcliffe     8(26b 2X4)
         Clyde Walcott         6(22b 1X4)   

8.1  Streak to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
8.2  Streak to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
8.3  Streak to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
8.4  Streak to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.5  Streak to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
8.6  Streak to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 9  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        15/0 (lead 15)
         Heath Streak         3.0-2-0-0
         Clyde Walcott         6(28b 1X4)
         Herbert Sutcliffe     8(26b 2X4)   

9.1  Grace to Sutcliffe, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
9.2  Grace to Sutcliffe, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.3  Grace to Sutcliffe, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Hanif Mohammad
9.4  Grace to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.5  Grace to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.6  Grace to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 10  (1 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        16/0 (lead 16)
         WG Grace             3.0-0-10-0
         Clyde Walcott         6(31b 1X4)
         Herbert Sutcliffe     9(29b 2X4)   

10.1  Simpson to Sutcliffe, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
10.2  Simpson to Sutcliffe, no run, Herbert Sutcliffe was completely deceived 
10.3  Simpson to Sutcliffe, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
10.4  Simpson to Sutcliffe, no run, Defensively played by Herbert Sutcliffe
10.5  Simpson to Sutcliffe, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Fred Trueman
10.6  Simpson to Walcott, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Tich Freeman

         Clyde Walcott          6 (32b 1X4)
         c. Freeman     b. Simpson     


         End of over 11  (1 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        17/1 (lead 17)
         Bob Simpson          1.0-0-1-1
         George Headley        0(0b)
         Herbert Sutcliffe    10(34b 2X4)   

11.1  Grace to Sutcliffe, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.2  Grace to Sutcliffe, no run, Herbert Sutcliffe playing forward defensive
11.3  Grace to Sutcliffe, no run, Herbert Sutcliffe was completely deceived 
11.4  Grace to Sutcliffe, no run, Left alone by Herbert Sutcliffe
11.5  Grace to Sutcliffe, no run, Herbert Sutcliffe was completely deceived 
11.6  Grace to Sutcliffe, no run, Herbert Sutcliffe was completely deceived 

         End of over 12  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        17/1 (lead 17)
         WG Grace             4.0-0-10-0
         Herbert Sutcliffe    10(40b 2X4)
         George Headley        0(0b)   

12.1  Streak to Headley, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.2  Streak to Headley, no run, Left alone by George Headley
12.3  Streak to Headley, no run, George Headley playing forward defensive
12.4  Streak to Headley, no run, George Headley was completely deceived 
12.5  Streak to Headley, OUT, WG Grace takes an easy catch to dismiss George Headley

         George Headley         0 (5b)
         c. Grace       b. Streak      

12.6  Streak to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is going haywire!

         End of over 13  (4 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        21/2 (lead 21)
         Heath Streak         4.0-3-4-1
         Don Bradman           4(1b 1X4)
         Herbert Sutcliffe    10(40b 2X4)

After winning the toss and putting themselves in, ICC Wisden XI lost two key players Clyde Walcott (6) and George Headley (0) way too early.

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Don Bradman walked out to the middle and got going straightaway by hitting his first ball for four.


Code:
13.1  Simpson to Sutcliffe, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
13.2  Simpson to Sutcliffe, one run, Great cooperation between Herbert Sutcliffe and Don Bradman         
13.3  Simpson to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is going haywire!
13.4  Simpson to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.5  Simpson to Bradman, one run, That is very well run by Herbert Sutcliffe   
13.6  Simpson to Sutcliffe, no run, Left alone by Herbert Sutcliffe

         End of over 14  (6 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        27/2 (lead 27)
         Bob Simpson          2.0-0-7-1
         Herbert Sutcliffe    11(43b 2X4)
         Don Bradman           9(4b 2X4)   

14.1  Trueman to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman
14.2  Trueman to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
14.3  Trueman to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
14.4  Trueman to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
14.5  Trueman to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
14.6  Trueman to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive

         End of over 15  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        27/2 (lead 27)
         Fred Trueman         4.0-1-5-0
         Don Bradman           9(10b 2X4)
         Herbert Sutcliffe    11(43b 2X4)   

15.1  Simpson to Sutcliffe, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.2  Simpson to Sutcliffe, no run, Left alone by Herbert Sutcliffe
15.3  Simpson to Sutcliffe, no run, Left alone by Herbert Sutcliffe
15.4  Simpson to Sutcliffe, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Herbert Sutcliffe   
15.5  Simpson to Sutcliffe, no run, Herbert Sutcliffe was completely deceived 
15.6  Simpson to Sutcliffe, no run, Left alone by Herbert Sutcliffe

         End of over 16  (4 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        31/2 (lead 31)
         Bob Simpson          3.0-0-11-1
         Herbert Sutcliffe    15(49b 3X4)
         Don Bradman           9(10b 2X4)   

16.1  Lindwall to Bradman, legbye, Don Bradman was completely deceived 
16.2  Lindwall to Sutcliffe, no run, Defensively played by Herbert Sutcliffe
16.3  Lindwall to Sutcliffe, no run, Herbert Sutcliffe playing forward defensive
16.4  Lindwall to Sutcliffe, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
16.5  Lindwall to Sutcliffe, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.6  Lindwall to Sutcliffe, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 17  (1 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        32/2 (lead 32)
         Ray Lindwall         2.0-1-0-0
         Herbert Sutcliffe    15(54b 3X4)
         Don Bradman           9(11b 2X4)   

17.1  Simpson to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman playing forward defensive
17.2  Simpson to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
17.3  Simpson to Bradman, FOUR, Bob Simpson is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
17.4  Simpson to Bradman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
17.5  Simpson to Bradman, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Don Bradman         
17.6  Simpson to Bradman, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 18  (9 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        41/2 (lead 41)
         Bob Simpson          4.0-0-20-1
         Herbert Sutcliffe    15(54b 3X4)
         Don Bradman          18(17b 4X4)   

18.1  Trueman to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
18.2  Trueman to Bradman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.3  Trueman to Bradman, no run, Don Bradman was completely deceived 
18.4  Trueman to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.5  Trueman to Bradman, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Fred Trueman, giving that a wide
18.5  Trueman to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
18.6  Trueman to Bradman, no run, Defensively played by Don Bradman

         End of over 19  (1 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        42/2 (lead 42)
         Fred Trueman         5.0-2-6-0
         Don Bradman          18(24b 4X4)
         Herbert Sutcliffe    15(54b 3X4)   

19.1  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.2  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.3  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
19.4  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, Herbert Sutcliffe was completely deceived 
19.5  Streak to Sutcliffe, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
19.6  Streak to Sutcliffe, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Herbert Sutcliffe is out

         Herbert Sutcliffe      15 (60b 3X4)
                        b. Streak      


         End of over 20  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        42/3 (lead 42)
         Heath Streak         5.0-3-4-2
         KS Ranjitsinhji       0(0b)
         Don Bradman          18(24b 4X4)

Herbert Sutcliffe saw off the new ball but his stay was cut short by an unlucky dismissal much to Heath Streak's delight

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Code:
20.1  Trueman to Bradman, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
20.2  Trueman to Bradman, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Jack Hobbs
20.3  Trueman to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.4  Trueman to Ranji'nhji, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
20.5  Trueman to Ranji'nhji, one run, That is very well run by Don Bradman         
20.6  Trueman to Bradman, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 21  (2 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        44/3 (lead 44)
         Fred Trueman         6.0-2-8-0
         Don Bradman          19(27b 4X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji       1(3b)   

21.1  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.2  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
21.3  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, FOUR, KS Ranjitsinhji is going haywire!
21.4  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.5  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji was completely deceived 
21.6  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji

         End of over 22  (4 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        48/3 (lead 48)
         Tich Freeman         1.0-0-4-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji       5(9b 1X4)
         Don Bradman          19(27b 4X4)   

22.1  Trueman to Bradman, FOUR, Don Bradman is going haywire!
22.2  Trueman to Bradman, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.3  Trueman to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
22.4  Trueman to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
22.5  Trueman to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman
22.6  Trueman to Bradman, no run, Left alone by Don Bradman

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        52/3 (lead 52)
         Fred Trueman         7.0-2-12-0
         Don Bradman          23(33b 5X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji       5(9b 1X4)   

23.1  Lindwall to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
23.2  Lindwall to Ranji'nhji, one run, Great cooperation between KS Ranjitsinhji and Don Bradman         
23.3  Lindwall to Bradman, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire gives it out LBW

         Don Bradman            23 (34b 5X4)
         lbw            b. Lindwall    

23.4  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.5  Lindwall to Harvey, FOUR, Ray Lindwall is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
23.6  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey was completely deceived 

         End of over 24  (5 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        57/4 (lead 57)
         Ray Lindwall         3.0-1-5-1
         Neil Harvey           4(3b 1X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji       6(11b 1X4)

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Ray Lindwall opened his account by getting rid of the great Don Bradman for just 23

Code:
24.1  Streak to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
24.2  Streak to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.3  Streak to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
24.4  Streak to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji playing forward defensive
24.5  Streak to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.6  Streak to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 25  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        57/4 (lead 57)
         Heath Streak         6.0-4-4-2
         KS Ranjitsinhji       6(17b 1X4)
         Neil Harvey           4(3b 1X4)   

25.1  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.2  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
25.3  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.4  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.5  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey playing forward defensive
25.6  Lindwall to Harvey, FOUR, Ray Lindwall is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

         End of over 26  (4 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        61/4 (lead 61)
         Ray Lindwall         4.0-1-9-1
         Neil Harvey           8(9b 2X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji       6(17b 1X4)   

26.1  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.2  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji was completely deceived 
26.3  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
26.4  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji was completely deceived 
26.5  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
26.6  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, FOUR, Tich Freeman is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

         End of over 27  (4 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        65/4 (lead 65)
         Tich Freeman         2.0-0-8-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji      10(23b 2X4)
         Neil Harvey           8(9b 2X4)   

27.1  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey
27.2  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.3  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
27.4  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
27.5  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.6  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 28  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        65/4 (lead 65)
         Ray Lindwall         5.0-1-9-1
         Neil Harvey           8(15b 2X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji      10(23b 2X4)   

28.1  Simpson to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji was completely deceived 
28.2  Simpson to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
28.3  Simpson to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.4  Simpson to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.5  Simpson to Ranji'nhji, no run, Left alone by KS Ranjitsinhji
28.6  Simpson to Ranji'nhji, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 29  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        65/4 (lead 65)
         Bob Simpson          5.0-0-20-1
         KS Ranjitsinhji      10(29b 2X4)
         Neil Harvey           8(15b 2X4)   

29.1  Freeman to Harvey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.2  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
29.3  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey playing forward defensive
29.4  Freeman to Harvey, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
29.5  Freeman to Harvey, FOUR, Tich Freeman is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
29.6  Freeman to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 30  (4 runs)

         LUNCH: DAY 1 of 0 
         Time: 12:02 PM
         ICC WISDEN XI        69/4 (lead 69)
         Tich Freeman         3.0-0-12-0
         Neil Harvey          12(21b 3X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji      10(29b 2X4)

By the time of the lunch interval, Wisden XI were tottering at 69/4 with Neil Harvey unbeaten on 12 and KS Ranjitsinhji unbeaten on 10.

Can these two turn things around after lunch?


Code:
30.1  Streak to Ranji'nhji, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by KS Ranjitsinhji     
30.2  Streak to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
30.3  Streak to Ranji'nhji, no run, Defensively played by KS Ranjitsinhji
30.4  Streak to Ranji'nhji, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by KS Ranjitsinhji     
30.5  Streak to Ranji'nhji, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
30.6  Streak to Ranji'nhji, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 31  (8 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        77/4 (lead 77)
         Heath Streak         7.0-5-12-2
         KS Ranjitsinhji      18(35b 4X4)
         Neil Harvey          12(21b 3X4)   

31.1  Trueman to Harvey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.2  Trueman to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
31.3  Trueman to Harvey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.4  Trueman to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
31.5  Trueman to Harvey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
31.6  Trueman to Harvey, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Neil Harvey         

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        81/4 (lead 81)
         Fred Trueman         8.0-2-16-0
         Neil Harvey          16(27b 4X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji      18(35b 4X4)   

32.1  Streak to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji playing forward defensive
32.2  Streak to Ranji'nhji, three runs, 
32.3  Streak to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
32.4  Streak to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
32.5  Streak to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey
32.6  Streak to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        84/4 (lead 84)
         Heath Streak         8.0-5-15-2
         Neil Harvey          16(31b 4X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji      21(37b 4X4)   

33.1  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.2  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji was completely deceived 
33.3  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
33.4  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
33.5  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
33.6  Freeman to Ranji'nhji, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 34  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        84/4 (lead 84)
         Tich Freeman         4.0-0-12-0
         KS Ranjitsinhji      21(43b 4X4)
         Neil Harvey          16(31b 4X4)

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Ranjitsinhji started off on a positive note after a nice lunch

Code:
34.1  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
34.2  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.3  Lindwall to Harvey, one run, One more to the total
34.4  Lindwall to Ranji'nhji, no run, KS Ranjitsinhji playing forward defensive
34.5  Lindwall to Ranji'nhji, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
34.6  Lindwall to Ranji'nhji, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head

         End of over 35  (5 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        89/4 (lead 89)
         Ray Lindwall         6.0-2-14-1
         KS Ranjitsinhji      25(46b 5X4)
         Neil Harvey          17(34b 4X4)   

35.1  Simpson to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
35.2  Simpson to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey
35.3  Simpson to Harvey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.4  Simpson to Harvey, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
35.5  Simpson to Harvey, one run, One more to the total
35.6  Simpson to Ranji'nhji, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      

         End of over 36  (1 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        90/4 (lead 90)
         Bob Simpson          6.0-1-21-1
         KS Ranjitsinhji      25(47b 5X4)
         Neil Harvey          18(39b 4X4)   

36.1  Freeman to Harvey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.2  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.3  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
36.4  Freeman to Harvey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.5  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
36.6  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey

         End of over 37  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        90/4 (lead 90)
         Tich Freeman         5.0-1-12-0
         Neil Harvey          18(45b 4X4)
         KS Ranjitsinhji      25(47b 5X4)   

37.1  Lindwall to Ranji'nhji, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. KS Ranjitsinhji is out

         KS Ranjitsinhji        25 (48b 5X4)
                        b. Lindwall    

37.2  Lindwall to Miller, one run, The misfield by Patsy Hendren allows yet another run
37.3  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
37.4  Lindwall to Harvey, one run, The misfield by Jack Hobbs allows yet another run
37.5  Lindwall to Miller, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.6  Lindwall to Miller, no run, Keith Miller was completely deceived 

         End of over 38  (2 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        92/5 (lead 92)
         Ray Lindwall         7.0-2-16-2
         Keith Miller          1(3b)
         Neil Harvey          19(47b 4X4)   

38.1  Streak to Harvey, one run, The misfield by Ray Lindwall allows yet another run
38.2  Streak to Miller, no run, Left alone by Keith Miller
38.3  Streak to Miller, no run, Keith Miller playing forward defensive
38.4  Streak to Miller, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
38.5  Streak to Miller, no run, Left alone by Keith Miller
38.6  Streak to Miller, no run, Left alone by Keith Miller

         End of over 39  (1 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        93/5 (lead 93)
         Heath Streak         9.0-5-16-2
         Keith Miller          1(8b)
         Neil Harvey          20(48b 4X4)   

39.1  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
39.2  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
39.3  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey was completely deceived 
39.4  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
39.5  Freeman to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
39.6  Freeman to Harvey, one run, The misfield by Fred Trueman allows yet another run

         End of over 40  (1 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        94/5 (lead 94)
         Tich Freeman         6.0-2-13-0
         Keith Miller          1(8b)
         Neil Harvey          21(54b 4X4)   

40.1  Streak to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey playing forward defensive
40.2  Streak to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey was completely deceived 
40.3  Streak to Harvey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.4  Streak to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey playing forward defensive
40.5  Streak to Harvey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.6  Streak to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 41  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        94/5 (lead 94)
         Heath Streak         10.0-5-16-2
         Neil Harvey          21(60b 4X4)
         Keith Miller          1(8b)   

41.1  Lindwall to Miller, no run, Defensively played by Keith Miller
41.2  Lindwall to Miller, OUT, Jack Hobbs takes an easy catch to dismiss Keith Miller

         Keith Miller           1 (10b)
         c. Hobbs       b. Lindwall    

41.3  Lindwall to Procter, no run, Defensively played by Mike Procter
41.4  Lindwall to Procter, no run, Left alone by Mike Procter
41.5  Lindwall to Procter, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.6  Lindwall to Procter, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      

         End of over 42  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        94/6 (lead 94)
         Ray Lindwall         8.0-2-16-3
         Mike Procter          0(4b)
         Neil Harvey          21(60b 4X4)

However, Ray Lindwall was back in business and removed both Ranjitsinhji and Keith Miller in the space of few overs

Code:
42.1  Simpson to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
42.2  Simpson to Harvey, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
42.3  Simpson to Harvey, FOUR, What a blunder by CB Fry. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
42.4  Simpson to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey playing forward defensive
42.5  Simpson to Harvey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.6  Simpson to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey

         End of over 43  (4 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI        98/6 (lead 98)
         Bob Simpson          7.0-1-25-1
         Neil Harvey          25(66b 5X4)
         Mike Procter          0(4b)   

43.1  Freeman to Procter, no run, Left alone by Mike Procter
43.2  Freeman to Procter, FOUR, Mike Procter is going haywire!
43.3  Freeman to Procter, no run, Mike Procter playing forward defensive
43.4  Freeman to Procter, no run, Left alone by Mike Procter
43.5  Freeman to Procter, one run, The misfield by WG Grace allows yet another run
43.6  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey

         End of over 44  (5 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       103/6 (lead 103)
         Tich Freeman         7.0-2-18-0
         Neil Harvey          25(67b 5X4)
         Mike Procter          5(9b 1X4)   

44.1  Streak to Procter, no run, Left alone by Mike Procter
44.2  Streak to Procter, FOUR, Mike Procter is going haywire!
44.3  Streak to Procter, one run, Great cooperation between Mike Procter and Neil Harvey         
44.4  Streak to Harvey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.5  Streak to Harvey, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
44.6  Streak to Procter, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 45  (8 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       111/6 (lead 111)
         Heath Streak         11.0-6-24-2
         Mike Procter         10(13b 2X4)
         Neil Harvey          28(69b 5X4)   

45.1  Simpson to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey
45.2  Simpson to Harvey, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
45.3  Simpson to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
45.4  Simpson to Harvey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.5  Simpson to Harvey, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
45.6  Simpson to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey

         End of over 46  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       111/6 (lead 111)
         Bob Simpson          8.0-1-25-1
         Neil Harvey          28(75b 5X4)
         Mike Procter         10(13b 2X4)   

46.1  Lindwall to Procter, no run, Mike Procter playing forward defensive
46.2  Lindwall to Procter, no run, Left alone by Mike Procter
46.3  Lindwall to Procter, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Mike Procter        
46.4  Lindwall to Procter, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
46.5  Lindwall to Procter, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.6  Lindwall to Procter, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 47  (4 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       115/6 (lead 115)
         Ray Lindwall         9.0-3-20-3
         Mike Procter         14(19b 3X4)
         Neil Harvey          28(75b 5X4)   

47.1  Freeman to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
47.2  Freeman to Harvey, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
47.3  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey playing forward defensive
47.4  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey
47.5  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey
47.6  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey

         End of over 48  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       115/6 (lead 115)
         Tich Freeman         8.0-2-18-0
         Neil Harvey          28(81b 5X4)
         Mike Procter         14(19b 3X4)   

48.1  Trueman to Procter, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.2  Trueman to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey was completely deceived 
48.3  Trueman to Harvey, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
48.4  Trueman to Harvey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.5  Trueman to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
48.6  Trueman to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey

         End of over 49  (1 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       116/6 (lead 116)
         Fred Trueman         9.0-2-16-0
         Neil Harvey          28(86b 5X4)
         Mike Procter         14(20b 3X4)   

49.1  Streak to Procter, no run, Left alone by Mike Procter
49.2  Streak to Procter, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
49.3  Streak to Procter, no run, Left alone by Mike Procter
49.4  Streak to Procter, no run, Left alone by Mike Procter
49.5  Streak to Procter, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
49.6  Streak to Procter, no run, Left alone by Mike Procter

         End of over 50  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       116/6 (lead 116)
         Heath Streak         12.0-6-24-2
         Mike Procter         14(26b 3X4)
         Neil Harvey          28(86b 5X4)   

50.1  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey playing forward defensive
50.2  Freeman to Harvey, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Neil Harvey         
50.3  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey
50.4  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
50.5  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey
50.6  Freeman to Harvey, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Neil Harvey         

         End of over 51  (8 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       124/6 (lead 124)
         Tich Freeman         9.0-3-26-0
         Neil Harvey          36(92b 7X4)
         Mike Procter         14(26b 3X4)   

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

         End of over 52  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       124/6 (lead 124)
         Ray Lindwall         10.0-3-20-3
         Mike Procter         14(32b 3X4)
         Neil Harvey          36(92b 7X4)   

52.1  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
52.2  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey was completely deceived 
52.3  Freeman to Harvey, wide, Tich Freeman bowling a very wayward one
52.3  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey
52.4  Freeman to Harvey, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
52.5  Freeman to Harvey, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
52.6  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey

         End of over 53  (1 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       125/6 (lead 125)
         Tich Freeman         10.0-3-27-0
         Neil Harvey          36(99b 7X4)
         Mike Procter         14(32b 3X4)   

53.1  Trueman to Procter, no run, Mike Procter was completely deceived 
53.2  Trueman to Procter, no run, Left alone by Mike Procter
53.3  Trueman to Procter, FOUR, Fred Trueman is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
53.4  Trueman to Procter, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
53.5  Trueman to Procter, one run, Dropped! Bob Simpson made a big mess of that simple chance
53.6  Trueman to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey playing forward defensive

         End of over 54  (5 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       130/6 (lead 130)
         Fred Trueman         10.0-2-21-0
         Neil Harvey          36(100b 7X4)
         Mike Procter         19(37b 4X4)   

54.1  Grace to Procter, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
54.2  Grace to Procter, 4 byes, That ball bounced too much. Hanif Mohammad didnt have a chance
54.3  Grace to Procter, no run, Left alone by Mike Procter
54.4  Grace to Procter, FOUR, What a blunder by Tich Freeman. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
54.5  Grace to Procter, FOUR, WG Grace is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
54.6  Grace to Procter, no run, Left alone by Mike Procter

         End of over 55  (12 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       142/6 (lead 142)
         WG Grace             5.0-1-18-0
         Mike Procter         27(43b 6X4)
         Neil Harvey          36(100b 7X4)   

55.1  Streak to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
55.2  Streak to Harvey, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
55.3  Streak to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey was completely deceived 
55.4  Streak to Harvey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
55.5  Streak to Harvey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
55.6  Streak to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 56  (4 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       146/6 (lead 146)
         Heath Streak         13.0-7-28-2
         Neil Harvey          40(106b 8X4)
         Mike Procter         27(43b 6X4)   

56.1  Freeman to Procter, no run, Mike Procter was completely deceived 
56.2  Freeman to Procter, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
56.3  Freeman to Procter, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
56.4  Freeman to Procter, no run, Left alone by Mike Procter
56.5  Freeman to Procter, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
56.6  Freeman to Procter, no run, Mike Procter was completely deceived 

         End of over 57  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       146/6 (lead 146)
         Tich Freeman         11.0-3-27-0
         Mike Procter         27(49b 6X4)
         Neil Harvey          40(106b 8X4)   

57.1  Trueman to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
57.2  Trueman to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey was completely deceived 
57.3  Trueman to Harvey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
57.4  Trueman to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
57.5  Trueman to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey was completely deceived 
57.6  Trueman to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey playing forward defensive

         End of over 58  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       146/6 (lead 146)
         Fred Trueman         11.0-2-21-0
         Neil Harvey          40(112b 8X4)
         Mike Procter         27(49b 6X4)   

58.1  Streak to Procter, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
58.2  Streak to Procter, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Fred Trueman
58.3  Streak to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey
58.4  Streak to Harvey, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
58.5  Streak to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
58.6  Streak to Harvey, one run, That is very well run by Mike Procter        

         End of over 59  (2 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       148/6 (lead 148)
         Heath Streak         14.0-7-30-2
         Mike Procter         28(51b 6X4)
         Neil Harvey          41(116b 8X4)   

59.1  Trueman to Harvey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
59.2  Trueman to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey playing forward defensive
59.3  Trueman to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey
59.4  Trueman to Harvey, one run, Great cooperation between Neil Harvey and Mike Procter        
59.5  Trueman to Procter, no run, Mike Procter was completely deceived 
59.6  Trueman to Procter, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 60  (1 runs)

         TEA: DAY 1 of 0 
         Time: 2:32 PM
         ICC WISDEN XI       149/6 (lead 149)
         Fred Trueman         12.0-3-22-0
         Mike Procter         28(53b 6X4)
         Neil Harvey          42(120b 8X4)   

60.1  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
60.2  Freeman to Harvey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
60.3  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey playing forward defensive
60.4  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
60.5  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey playing forward defensive
60.6  Freeman to Harvey, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 61  (1 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       150/6 (lead 150)
         Tich Freeman         12.0-4-28-0
         Mike Procter         28(53b 6X4)
         Neil Harvey          43(126b 8X4)   

61.1  Streak to Harvey, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
61.2  Streak to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
61.3  Streak to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey playing forward defensive
61.4  Streak to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
61.5  Streak to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey was completely deceived 
61.6  Streak to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey was completely deceived 

         End of over 62  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       150/6 (lead 150)
         Heath Streak         15.0-7-30-2
         Neil Harvey          43(132b 8X4)
         Mike Procter         28(53b 6X4)   

62.1  Freeman to Procter, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
62.2  Freeman to Procter, no run, Mike Procter playing forward defensive
62.3  Freeman to Procter, no run, Defensively played by Mike Procter
62.4  Freeman to Procter, one run, One more to the total
62.5  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
62.6  Freeman to Harvey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 63  (1 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       151/6 (lead 151)
         Tich Freeman         13.0-4-29-0
         Neil Harvey          43(134b 8X4)
         Mike Procter         29(57b 6X4)   

63.1  Streak to Procter, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
63.2  Streak to Procter, no run, Left alone by Mike Procter
63.3  Streak to Procter, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
63.4  Streak to Procter, no run, Mike Procter was completely deceived 
63.5  Streak to Procter, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
63.6  Streak to Procter, no run, Mike Procter was completely deceived 

         End of over 64  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       151/6 (lead 151)
         Heath Streak         16.0-8-30-2
         Mike Procter         29(63b 6X4)
         Neil Harvey          43(134b 8X4)   

64.1  Trueman to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey playing forward defensive
64.2  Trueman to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
64.3  Trueman to Harvey, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
64.4  Trueman to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
64.5  Trueman to Harvey, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
64.6  Trueman to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey was completely deceived 

         End of over 65  (4 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       155/6 (lead 155)
         Fred Trueman         13.0-3-26-0
         Neil Harvey          47(140b 9X4)
         Mike Procter         29(63b 6X4)   

65.1  Grace to Procter, one run, The misfield by Fred Trueman allows yet another run
65.2  Grace to Harvey, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
65.3  Grace to Harvey, no run, Neil Harvey playing forward defensive
65.4  Grace to Harvey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
65.5  Grace to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
65.6  Grace to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey

         End of over 66  (1 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       156/6 (lead 156)
         WG Grace             6.0-1-19-0
         Neil Harvey          47(145b 9X4)
         Mike Procter         30(64b 6X4)

Neil Harvey and Mike Procter built a solid partnership to rescue Wisden XI

Code:
66.1  Lindwall to Procter, OUT, Ray Lindwall takes an easy catch to dismiss Mike Procter

         Mike Procter           30 (65b 6X4)
                    c & b. Lindwall    

66.2  Lindwall to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
66.3  Lindwall to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
66.4  Lindwall to Benaud, one run, One more to the total
66.5  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, Left alone by Neil Harvey
66.6  Lindwall to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 67  (1 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       157/7 (lead 157)
         Ray Lindwall         11.0-4-21-4
         Neil Harvey          47(147b 9X4)
         Richie Benaud         1(3b)   

67.1  Simpson to Benaud, legbye, Left alone by Richie Benaud
67.2  Simpson to Harvey, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
67.3  Simpson to Harvey, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
67.4  Simpson to Harvey, no run, Defensively played by Neil Harvey
67.5  Simpson to Harvey, one run, The misfield by Geoff Boycott allows yet another run
67.6  Simpson to Benaud, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 68  (2 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       159/7 (lead 159)
         Bob Simpson          9.0-2-26-1
         Richie Benaud         1(5b)
         Neil Harvey          48(151b 9X4)   

68.1  Lindwall to Harvey, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire gives it out LBW

         Neil Harvey            48 (152b 9X4)
         lbw            b. Lindwall    

68.2  Lindwall to Grimmett, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
68.3  Lindwall to Grimmett, FOUR, Ray Lindwall is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
68.4  Lindwall to Grimmett, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
68.5  Lindwall to Grimmett, no run, Clarrie Grimmett was completely deceived 
68.6  Lindwall to Grimmett, no run, Clarrie Grimmett playing forward defensive

         End of over 69  (4 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       163/8 (lead 163)
         Ray Lindwall         12.0-4-25-5
         Clarrie Grimmett      4(5b 1X4)
         Richie Benaud         1(5b)   

69.1  Grace to Benaud, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
69.2  Grace to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud playing forward defensive
69.3  Grace to Benaud, no run, Defensively played by Richie Benaud
69.4  Grace to Benaud, one run, The misfield by Patsy Hendren allows yet another run
69.5  Grace to Grimmett, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
69.6  Grace to Grimmett, no run, Defensively played by Clarrie Grimmett

         End of over 70  (1 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       164/8 (lead 164)
         WG Grace             7.0-1-20-0
         Clarrie Grimmett      4(7b 1X4)
         Richie Benaud         2(9b)   

70.1  Trueman to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud playing forward defensive
70.2  Trueman to Benaud, one run, That is very well run by Clarrie Grimmett    
70.3  Trueman to Grimmett, no run, Clarrie Grimmett playing forward defensive
70.4  Trueman to Grimmett, FOUR, Fred Trueman is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
70.5  Trueman to Grimmett, one run, That is very well run by Richie Benaud       
70.6  Trueman to Benaud, one run, The misfield by CB Fry allows yet another run

         End of over 71  (7 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       171/8 (lead 171)
         Fred Trueman         14.0-3-33-0
         Clarrie Grimmett      9(10b 2X4)
         Richie Benaud         4(12b)   

71.1  Streak to Benaud, one run, The misfield by Geoff Boycott allows yet another run
71.2  Streak to Grimmett, no run, Left alone by Clarrie Grimmett
71.3  Streak to Grimmett, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Heath Streak
71.4  Streak to Benaud, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
71.5  Streak to Benaud, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
71.6  Streak to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud playing forward defensive

         End of over 72  (2 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       173/8 (lead 173)
         Heath Streak         17.0-9-32-2
         Richie Benaud         5(16b)
         Clarrie Grimmett     10(12b 2X4)   

72.1  Freeman to Grimmett, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
72.2  Freeman to Grimmett, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
72.3  Freeman to Grimmett, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
72.4  Freeman to Grimmett, no run, Left alone by Clarrie Grimmett
72.5  Freeman to Grimmett, no run, Defensively played by Clarrie Grimmett
72.6  Freeman to Grimmett, no run, Left alone by Clarrie Grimmett

         End of over 73  (0 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       173/8 (lead 173)
         Tich Freeman         14.0-4-29-0
         Clarrie Grimmett     10(18b 2X4)
         Richie Benaud         5(16b)   

73.1  Grace to Benaud, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
73.2  Grace to Benaud, wide, WG Grace bowling a very wayward one
73.2  Grace to Benaud, no run, Richie Benaud was completely deceived 
73.3  Grace to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
73.4  Grace to Benaud, no ball , no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
73.4  Grace to Benaud, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
73.5  Grace to Benaud, no run, Defensively played by Richie Benaud
73.6  Grace to Benaud, FOUR, Richie Benaud is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 74  (6 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       179/8 (lead 179)
         WG Grace             8.0-1-26-0
         Richie Benaud         9(23b 1X4)
         Clarrie Grimmett     10(18b 2X4)   

74.1  Simpson to Grimmett, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
74.2  Simpson to Grimmett, one run, The misfield by CB Fry allows yet another run
74.3  Simpson to Benaud, no run, Left alone by Richie Benaud
74.4  Simpson to Benaud, one run, One more to the total
74.5  Simpson to Grimmett, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
74.6  Simpson to Grimmett, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 75  (2 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       181/8 (lead 181)
         Bob Simpson          10.0-2-28-1
         Clarrie Grimmett     11(22b 2X4)
         Richie Benaud        10(25b 1X4)   

75.1  Freeman to Benaud, one run, That is very well run by Clarrie Grimmett    
75.2  Freeman to Grimmett, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
75.3  Freeman to Grimmett, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Patsy Hendren

         Clarrie Grimmett       11 (24b 2X4)
         c. Hendren     b. Freeman     

75.4  Freeman to Spofforth, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
75.5  Freeman to Spofforth, one run, That is very well run by Richie Benaud       
75.6  Freeman to Benaud, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 76  (2 runs)
         ICC WISDEN XI       183/9 (lead 183)
         Tich Freeman         15.0-5-31-1
         Richie Benaud        11(27b 1X4)
         Fred Spofforth        1(2b)   

76.1  Simpson to Spofforth, no run, Left alone by Fred Spofforth
76.2  Simpson to Spofforth, no run, Defensively played by Fred Spofforth
76.3  Simpson to Spofforth, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Hanif Mohammad      
76.4  Simpson to Spofforth, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Hanif Mohammad

         Fred Spofforth         1 (6b)
         c. Mohammad    b. Simpson     


         End of innings (76.4 overs)
         Day 1   4:09 PM
         ICC WISDEN XI       183/10
         (Run Rate: 2.39)
         Bob Simpson           10.4-2-28-2
         Richie Benaud        11(27b 1X4)

Lindwall managed to pick 3 more wickets including that of Neil Harvey and picked up a 5-wicket haul. ICC Wisden XI's innings folded for a mediocre 183.

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Code:
Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Herbert Sutcliffe                  b. Streak       15    60    3    0   25.0%
Clyde Walcott      c. Freeman     b. Simpson       6    32    1    0   18.8%
George Headley      c. Grace       b. Streak        0     5    0    0    0.0%
Don Bradman*        lbw            b. Lindwall     23    34    5    0   67.6%
KS Ranjitsinhji                    b. Lindwall     25    48    5    0   52.1%
Neil Harvey         lbw            b. Lindwall     48   152    9    0   31.6%
Keith Miller        c. Hobbs       b. Lindwall      1    10    0    0   10.0%
Mike Procter                   c & b. Lindwall     30    65    6    0   46.2%
Richie Benaud       not out                        11    27    1    0   40.7%
Clarrie Grimmett    c. Hendren     b. Freeman      11    24    2    0   45.8%
Fred Spofforth      c. Mohammad   b. Simpson       1     6    0    0   16.7%
 
 Total:  183/10       Overs:  76.4         Run Rate:  2.39     Extras:  12 
   
                             Day 1  4:09 PM
   
  
                                     -X-
 
ICC WISDEN XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Sutcliffe     C Walcott                                       17 (66)
Sutcliffe     G Headley                                               0 (11)
Sutcliffe     D Bradman                                    25 (43)
Ranji'nhji    D Bradman                                          11 (21)
Ranji'nhji    N Harvey                               37 (82)
K Miller      N Harvey                                               4 (25)
M Procter     N Harvey                    62 (149)
R Benaud      N Harvey                                               3 (12)
R Benaud      C Grimmett                                   23 (44)
R Benaud      Spofforth                                              1 (7)


     Fall of Wickets    17/1      17/2      42/3      53/4      90/5
                        94/6      156/7     159/8     182/9     183/10    

 Total:  183/10      Overs:  76.4          Run Rate:  2.39    Extras:  12   
  
                                     -X-

BARRACUDAS Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Fred Trueman         14.0      3      33      0      2.36     1      0 
Ray Lindwall         12.0      4      25      5      2.08     0      0 
Heath Streak         17.0      9      32      2      1.88     0      0 
WG Grace              8.0      1      26      0      3.25     1      1 
Bob Simpson          10.4      2      28      2      2.63     0      0 
Tich Freeman         15.0      5      31      1      2.07     1      0 


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

 Total:  183/10       Overs:  76.4         Run Rate:  2.39    Extras:  12   
                                     -X-

Stay tuned for the Barracudas' first innings which will be poster later.
 
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What an exciting final this is . :thumbs
 

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