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Legends At Battle Season VIII
Final (timeless Test)

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 (if required)

PROFESSIONAL XI vs POST-WAR XI


at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Toss: Post-war XI won the toss and chose to bowl


Day 8

POST-WAR XI 2nd innings (236/2 overnight; Target: 723)

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79.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
79.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
79.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
79.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
79.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
79.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive

         End of over 80  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         236/2 (deficit 486)
         Shane Warne          20.0-8-37-1
         Everton Weekes      104(170b 23X4)
         Graeme Pollock       48(190b 8X4)

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80.1  Chappell to Pollock, FOUR, Graeme Pollock is one of the best batsmen in the world
Thats another fifty for Graeme Pollock
80.2  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
80.3  Chappell to Pollock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
80.4  Chappell to Pollock, FOUR, Graeme Pollock is going haywire!
80.5  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
80.6  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 81  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         244/2 (deficit 478)
         Greg Chappell        7.0-4-17-0
         Graeme Pollock       56(196b 10X4)
         Everton Weekes      104(170b 23X4)

81.1  Ambrose to Weekes, legbye, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
81.2  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
81.3  Ambrose to Pollock, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Greg Chappell
81.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
81.5  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
81.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 82  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         246/2 (deficit 476)
         Curtly Ambrose       18.0-3-58-0
         Everton Weekes      104(174b 23X4)
         Graeme Pollock       57(198b 10X4)


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Graeme Pollock brought up his half-century with two boundaries off Greg Chappell in the early morning of the eighth day's play.


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82.1  Akram to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
82.2  Akram to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
82.3  Akram to Pollock, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Sunil Gavaskar

         Graeme Pollock         57 (201b 10X4)
         c. Gavaskar    b. Akram

82.4  Akram to Walcott, FOUR, Wasim Akram is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
82.5  Akram to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
82.6  Akram to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 83  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         250/3 (deficit 472)
         Wasim Akram          11.0-2-39-1
         Clyde Walcott         4(3b 1X4)
         Everton Weekes      104(174b 23X4)


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But he was claimed by Sunil Gavaskar at slip in the very next over. Wasim Akram had finally broken the 159-run partnership that had lasted more than 53 overs.


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83.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
83.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
83.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
83.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
83.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
83.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 84  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         250/3 (deficit 472)
         Shane Warne          21.0-9-37-1
         Everton Weekes      104(180b 23X4)
         Clyde Walcott         4(3b 1X4)

84.1  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
84.2  Akram to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
84.3  Akram to Walcott, one run, The misfield by Glenn McGrath allows yet another run
84.4  Akram to Weekes, wide, Wasim Akram bowling a very wayward one
84.4  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
84.5  Akram to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
84.6  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived

         End of over 85  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         252/3 (deficit 470)
         Wasim Akram          12.0-2-41-1
         Everton Weekes      104(184b 23X4)
         Clyde Walcott         5(6b 1X4)

85.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
85.2  Warne to Walcott, one run, Great cooperation between Clyde Walcott and Everton Weekes
85.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
85.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
85.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
85.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes

         End of over 86  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         253/3 (deficit 469)
         Shane Warne          22.0-10-38-1
         Everton Weekes      104(188b 23X4)
         Clyde Walcott         6(8b 1X4)

86.1  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
86.2  Akram to Walcott, one run, Great cooperation between Clyde Walcott and Everton Weekes
86.3  Akram to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
86.4  Akram to Weekes, no ball , no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
86.4  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
86.5  Akram to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
86.6  Akram to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 87  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         255/3 (deficit 467)
         Wasim Akram          13.0-2-43-1
         Everton Weekes      104(192b 23X4)
         Clyde Walcott         7(10b 1X4)

87.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
87.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
87.3  Warne to Walcott, one run, Great cooperation between Clyde Walcott and Everton Weekes
87.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
87.5  Warne to Weekes, no ball , no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
87.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
87.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes

         End of over 88  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         257/3 (deficit 465)
         Shane Warne          23.0-10-40-1
         Everton Weekes      104(195b 23X4)
         Clyde Walcott         8(13b 1X4)

88.1  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
88.2  McGrath to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
88.3  McGrath to Walcott, one run, That is very well run by Everton Weekes
88.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
88.5  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
88.6  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes

         End of over 89  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         258/3 (deficit 464)
         Glenn McGrath        19.0-5-66-1
         Everton Weekes      104(198b 23X4)
         Clyde Walcott         9(16b 1X4)

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89.1  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
89.2  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
89.3  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
89.4  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
89.5  Ambrose to Walcott, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Allan Border
89.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived

         End of over 90  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         259/3 (deficit 463)
         Curtly Ambrose       19.0-3-59-0
         Everton Weekes      104(199b 23X4)
         Clyde Walcott        10(21b 1X4)

90.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
90.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
90.3  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
90.4  Warne to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
90.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
90.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 91  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         259/3 (deficit 463)
         Shane Warne          24.0-10-40-1
         Clyde Walcott        10(27b 1X4)
         Everton Weekes      104(199b 23X4)

91.1  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
91.2  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world
91.3  McGrath to Weekes, one run, The misfield by Adam Gilchrist allows yet another run
91.4  McGrath to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
91.5  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
91.6  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive

         End of over 92  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         264/3 (deficit 458)
         Glenn McGrath        20.0-5-71-1
         Clyde Walcott        10(30b 1X4)
         Everton Weekes      109(202b 24X4)

92.1  Chappell to Weekes, one run, One more to the total
92.2  Chappell to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
92.3  Chappell to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
92.4  Chappell to Walcott, one run, Great cooperation between Clyde Walcott and Everton Weekes
92.5  Chappell to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world
92.6  Chappell to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 93  (6 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         270/3 (deficit 452)
         Greg Chappell        8.0-4-23-0
         Everton Weekes      114(205b 25X4)
         Clyde Walcott        11(33b 1X4)

93.1  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
93.2  Ambrose to Walcott, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Clyde Walcott
93.3  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
93.4  Ambrose to Walcott, legbye, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
93.5  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
93.6  Ambrose to Weekes, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Everton Weekes the finger

         Everton Weekes         114 (207b 25X4)
         c. Gilchrist   b. Ambrose


         End of over 94  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         275/4 (deficit 447)
         Curtly Ambrose       20.0-3-63-1
         Ilikena Bula          0(0b)
         Clyde Walcott        15(37b 2X4)


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Curtly Ambrose, who was having a rather quiet match with the ball, then claimed the most crucial wicket of them all - Everton Weekes for 114.


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94.1  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
94.2  McGrath to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
94.3  McGrath to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
94.4  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
94.5  McGrath to Walcott, FOUR, Glenn McGrath is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
94.6  McGrath to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 95  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         279/4 (deficit 443)
         Glenn McGrath        21.0-5-75-1
         Clyde Walcott        19(43b 3X4)
         Ilikena Bula          0(0b)

95.1  Chappell to Bula, FOUR, What a blunder by Viv Richards. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
95.2  Chappell to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
95.3  Chappell to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
95.4  Chappell to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
95.5  Chappell to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
95.6  Chappell to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 96  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         283/4 (deficit 439)
         Greg Chappell        9.0-4-27-0
         Ilikena Bula          4(6b 1X4)
         Clyde Walcott        19(43b 3X4)

96.1  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
96.2  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
96.3  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
96.4  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
96.5  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
96.6  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 97  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         283/4 (deficit 439)
         Curtly Ambrose       21.0-3-63-1
         Clyde Walcott        19(49b 3X4)
         Ilikena Bula          4(6b 1X4)

97.1  McGrath to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
97.2  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
97.3  McGrath to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
97.4  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
97.5  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
97.6  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula

         End of over 98  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         283/4 (deficit 439)
         Glenn McGrath        22.0-5-75-1
         Ilikena Bula          4(12b 1X4)
         Clyde Walcott        19(49b 3X4)

98.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
98.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
98.3  Warne to Walcott, one run, The misfield by Shane Warne allows yet another run
98.4  Warne to Bula, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ilikena Bula
98.5  Warne to Bula, one run, One more to the total
98.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 99  (6 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         289/4 (deficit 433)
         Shane Warne          25.0-11-46-1
         Clyde Walcott        20(53b 3X4)
         Ilikena Bula          9(14b 2X4)

99.1  McGrath to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
99.2  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
99.3  McGrath to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
99.4  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
99.5  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
99.6  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula

         End of over 100  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         289/4 (deficit 433)
         Glenn McGrath        23.0-6-75-1
         Ilikena Bula          9(20b 2X4)
         Clyde Walcott        20(53b 3X4)

100.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
100.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
100.3  Warne to Walcott, FOUR, Shane Warne is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
100.4  Warne to Walcott, 4 byes, That ball spun too much for Adam Gilchrist to stop
100.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
100.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 101  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         297/4 (deficit 425)
         Shane Warne          26.0-11-50-1
         Clyde Walcott        24(59b 4X4)
         Ilikena Bula          9(20b 2X4)

101.1  Richards to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
101.2  Richards to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
101.3  Richards to Bula, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ilikena Bula
101.4  Richards to Bula, FOUR, Viv Richards is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
101.5  Richards to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
101.6  Richards to Bula, no run, Defensively played by Ilikena Bula

         End of over 102  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         305/4 (deficit 417)
         Viv Richards         7.0-3-34-0
         Ilikena Bula         17(26b 4X4)
         Clyde Walcott        24(59b 4X4)

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102.1  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
102.2  Ambrose to Walcott, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Adam Gilchrist didnt have a chance
102.3  Ambrose to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
102.4  Ambrose to Bula, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Viv Richards
102.5  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
102.6  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 103  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         307/4 (deficit 415)
         Curtly Ambrose       22.0-4-64-1
         Clyde Walcott        24(63b 4X4)
         Ilikena Bula         18(28b 4X4)

103.1  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
103.2  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
103.3  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
103.4  McGrath to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
103.5  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
103.6  McGrath to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 104  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         307/4 (deficit 415)
         Glenn McGrath        24.0-7-75-1
         Ilikena Bula         18(34b 4X4)
         Clyde Walcott        24(63b 4X4)

104.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
104.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
104.3  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
104.4  Warne to Walcott, FOUR, Clyde Walcott is one of the best batsmen in the world
104.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
104.6  Warne to Walcott, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 105  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         312/4 (deficit 410)
         Shane Warne          27.0-11-55-1
         Ilikena Bula         18(34b 4X4)
         Clyde Walcott        29(69b 5X4)

105.1  Akram to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
105.2  Akram to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
105.3  Akram to Walcott, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Clyde Walcott
105.4  Akram to Walcott, FOUR, Wasim Akram is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
105.5  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
105.6  Akram to Walcott, one run, Great cooperation between Clyde Walcott and Ilikena Bula

         End of over 106  (9 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         321/4 (deficit 401)
         Wasim Akram          14.0-2-52-1
         Ilikena Bula         18(34b 4X4)
         Clyde Walcott        38(75b 7X4)

106.1  Ambrose to Walcott, one run, One more to the total
106.2  Ambrose to Bula, FOUR, Curtly Ambrose is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
106.3  Ambrose to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
106.4  Ambrose to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula was completely deceived
106.5  Ambrose to Bula, legbye, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
106.6  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 107  (6 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         327/4 (deficit 395)
         Curtly Ambrose       23.0-4-69-1
         Clyde Walcott        39(77b 7X4)
         Ilikena Bula         22(38b 5X4)

107.1  Warne to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
107.2  Warne to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
107.3  Warne to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
107.4  Warne to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
107.5  Warne to Bula, one run, One more to the total
107.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 108  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         328/4 (deficit 394)
         Shane Warne          28.0-11-56-1
         Clyde Walcott        39(78b 7X4)
         Ilikena Bula         23(43b 5X4)

108.1  Akram to Bula, one run, One more to the total
108.2  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
108.3  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
108.4  Akram to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
108.5  Akram to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
108.6  Akram to Walcott, one run, That is very well run by Ilikena Bula

         End of over 109  (2 runs)


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Clyde Walcott and Ilikena Bula smacked it around a fair bit prior to lunch.


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         LUNCH: DAY 8
         Time: 12:02 PM
         POST-WAR XI         330/4 (deficit 392)
         Wasim Akram          15.0-2-54-1
         Ilikena Bula         24(44b 5X4)
         Clyde Walcott        40(83b 7X4)


Lunch, Day 8


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109.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
109.2  Warne to Walcott, one run, That is very well run by Ilikena Bula 
109.3  Warne to Bula, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
109.4  Warne to Bula, one run, The misfield by Gordon Greenidge allows yet another run
109.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
109.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 110  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         332/4 (deficit 390)
         Shane Warne          29.0-11-58-1
         Clyde Walcott        41(87b 7X4)
         Ilikena Bula         25(46b 5X4)

110.1  Ambrose to Bula, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
110.2  Ambrose to Bula, one run, Great cooperation between Ilikena Bula and Clyde Walcott 
110.3  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
110.4  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
110.5  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
110.6  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive

         End of over 111  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         333/4 (deficit 389)
         Curtly Ambrose       24.0-4-70-1
         Clyde Walcott        41(91b 7X4)
         Ilikena Bula         26(48b 5X4)

111.1  Warne to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula was completely deceived
111.2  Warne to Bula, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
111.3  Warne to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
111.4  Warne to Bula, no run, Defensively played by Ilikena Bula
111.5  Warne to Bula, FOUR, Ilikena Bula is going haywire!
111.6  Warne to Bula, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 112  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         337/4 (deficit 385)
         Shane Warne          30.0-11-62-1
         Ilikena Bula         30(54b 6X4)
         Clyde Walcott        41(91b 7X4)

112.1  Akram to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
112.2  Akram to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
112.3  Akram to Walcott, FOUR, Clyde Walcott is going haywire!
112.4  Akram to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
112.5  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
112.6  Akram to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 113  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         341/4 (deficit 381)
         Wasim Akram          16.0-2-58-1
         Clyde Walcott        45(97b 8X4)
         Ilikena Bula         30(54b 6X4)

113.1  Warne to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
113.2  Warne to Bula, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
113.3  Warne to Bula, no ball , no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
113.3  Warne to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
113.4  Warne to Bula, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ilikena Bula 
113.5  Warne to Bula, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Curtly Ambrose
113.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 114  (6 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         347/4 (deficit 375)
         Shane Warne          31.0-11-68-1
         Clyde Walcott        45(98b 8X4)
         Ilikena Bula         35(59b 7X4)

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114.1  Akram to Bula, OUT, Adam Gilchrist takes an easy catch to dismiss Ilikena Bula

         Ilikena Bula           35 (60b 7X4)
         c. Gilchrist   b. Akram 

114.2  Akram to Davidson, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
114.3  Akram to Davidson, no ball , no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
114.3  Akram to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
114.4  Akram to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
114.5  Akram to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
114.6  Akram to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 115  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         348/5 (deficit 374)
         Wasim Akram          17.0-2-59-2
         Alan Davidson         0(5b)
         Clyde Walcott        45(98b 8X4)


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Bula, who had been batting so well out in the middle, made the fatal mistake of chasing a delivery down the legside off Wasim Akram. He was caught by a diving Adam Gilchrist for 35. The Post-war XI had now lost half their side.


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115.1  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
115.2  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
115.3  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
115.4  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
115.5  Ambrose to Walcott, FOUR, Clyde Walcott is one of the best batsmen in the world
115.6  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 116  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         352/5 (deficit 370)
         Curtly Ambrose       25.0-4-74-1
         Clyde Walcott        49(104b 9X4)
         Alan Davidson         0(5b)

116.1  Akram to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
116.2  Akram to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
116.3  Akram to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
116.4  Akram to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
116.5  Akram to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
116.6  Akram to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 117  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         352/5 (deficit 370)
         Wasim Akram          18.0-2-59-2
         Alan Davidson         0(11b)
         Clyde Walcott        49(104b 9X4)

117.1  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
117.2  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
117.3  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
117.4  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
117.5  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
117.6  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 118  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         352/5 (deficit 370)
         Curtly Ambrose       26.0-4-74-1
         Clyde Walcott        49(110b 9X4)
         Alan Davidson         0(11b)

118.1  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
118.2  Warne to Davidson, one run, One more to the total
118.3  Warne to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
118.4  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
118.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
118.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 119  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         353/5 (deficit 369)
         Shane Warne          32.0-11-69-1
         Clyde Walcott        49(114b 9X4)
         Alan Davidson         1(13b)

119.1  Akram to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
119.2  Akram to Davidson, one run, The misfield by Viv Richards allows yet another run
119.3  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
119.4  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
119.5  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
119.6  Akram to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 120  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         354/5 (deficit 368)
         Wasim Akram          19.0-3-60-2
         Clyde Walcott        49(118b 9X4)
         Alan Davidson         2(15b)

120.1  McGrath to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
120.2  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
120.3  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
120.4  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
120.5  McGrath to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
120.6  McGrath to Davidson, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Alan Davidson 

         End of over 121  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         358/5 (deficit 364)
         Glenn McGrath        25.0-8-79-1
         Alan Davidson         6(21b 1X4)
         Clyde Walcott        49(118b 9X4)

121.1  Chappell to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
121.2  Chappell to Walcott, one run, One more to the total
The crowd cheers for Clyde Walcott's fifty
121.3  Chappell to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
121.4  Chappell to Davidson, FOUR, What a blunder by Shane Warne. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
121.5  Chappell to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
121.6  Chappell to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 122  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         363/5 (deficit 359)
         Greg Chappell        10.0-4-32-0
         Alan Davidson        10(25b 2X4)
         Clyde Walcott        50(120b 9X4)

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122.1  Warne to Walcott, OUT, Sunil Gavaskar takes an easy catch to dismiss Clyde Walcott

         Clyde Walcott          50 (121b 9X4)
         c. Gavaskar    b. Warne 

122.2  Warne to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
122.3  Warne to Bedser, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
122.4  Warne to Bedser, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
122.5  Warne to Bedser, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
122.6  Warne to Bedser, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 123  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         363/6 (deficit 359)
         Shane Warne          33.0-11-69-2
         Alec Bedser           0(5b)
         Alan Davidson        10(25b 2X4)


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Walcott brought up his second half-century of the match. But the joy was short-lived, with him edging to slip off Shane Warne in the very next over to depart for exactly 50. The Post-war XI's resistance was beginning to crumble bit by bit.


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123.1  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
123.2  McGrath to Davidson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
123.3  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser was completely deceived
123.4  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Defensively played by Alec Bedser
123.5  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Defensively played by Alec Bedser
123.6  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 124  (3 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         366/6 (deficit 356)
         Glenn McGrath        26.0-8-82-1
         Alec Bedser           0(9b)
         Alan Davidson        13(27b 2X4)

124.1  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
124.2  Warne to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
124.3  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
124.4  Warne to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
124.5  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
124.6  Warne to Davidson, no run, Defensively played by Alan Davidson

         End of over 125  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         366/6 (deficit 356)
         Shane Warne          34.0-12-69-2
         Alan Davidson        13(33b 2X4)
         Alec Bedser           0(9b)

125.1  Ambrose to Bedser, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Allan Border
125.2  Ambrose to Davidson, FOUR, Alan Davidson is going haywire!
125.3  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
125.4  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
125.5  Ambrose to Davidson, FOUR, Alan Davidson is going haywire!
125.6  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive

         End of over 126  (9 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         375/6 (deficit 347)
         Curtly Ambrose       27.0-5-83-1
         Alan Davidson        21(38b 4X4)
         Alec Bedser           1(10b)

126.1  Akram to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
126.2  Akram to Bedser, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
126.3  Akram to Bedser, FOUR, What a blunder by Allan Border. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
126.4  Akram to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
126.5  Akram to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
126.6  Akram to Bedser, three runs, They could have actually gone for the fourth

         End of over 127  (7 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         382/6 (deficit 340)
         Wasim Akram          20.0-3-67-2
         Alan Davidson        21(38b 4X4)
         Alec Bedser           8(16b 1X4)

127.1  Warne to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
127.2  Warne to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
127.3  Warne to Bedser, no run, Defensively played by Alec Bedser
127.4  Warne to Bedser, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
127.5  Warne to Bedser, no run, Defensively played by Alec Bedser
127.6  Warne to Bedser, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 128  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         382/6 (deficit 340)
         Shane Warne          35.0-13-69-2
         Alec Bedser           8(22b 1X4)
         Alan Davidson        21(38b 4X4)

128.1  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
128.2  McGrath to Davidson, one run, Dropped! Wasim Akram made a big mess of that simple chance
128.3  McGrath to Bedser, FOUR, What a blunder by Curtly Ambrose. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
128.4  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
128.5  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser playing forward defensive
128.6  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser playing forward defensive

         End of over 129  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         387/6 (deficit 335)
         Glenn McGrath        27.0-8-87-1
         Alec Bedser          12(26b 2X4)
         Alan Davidson        22(40b 4X4)

129.1  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
129.2  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, Defensively played by Alan Davidson
129.3  Ambrose to Davidson, FOUR, What a blunder by Glenn McGrath. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
129.4  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
129.5  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, Defensively played by Alan Davidson
129.6  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 130  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         391/6 (deficit 331)
         Curtly Ambrose       28.0-5-87-1
         Alan Davidson        26(46b 5X4)
         Alec Bedser          12(26b 2X4)

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130.1  Warne to Bedser, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
130.2  Warne to Bedser, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
130.3  Warne to Bedser, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Curtly Ambrose
130.4  Warne to Davidson, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Sunil Gavaskar
130.5  Warne to Bedser, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Gordon Greenidge

         Alec Bedser            13 (30b 2X4)
         c. Greenidge   b. Warne 

130.6  Warne to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker

         End of over 131  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         393/7 (deficit 329)
         Shane Warne          36.0-14-71-3
         Jim Laker             0(1b)
         Alan Davidson        27(47b 5X4)


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It seemed they had finally thrown in the towel. Bedser gifted Warne his wicket with a horrible slog across the line. The Professional XI were now just 3 wickets away from the title.


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131.1  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Defensively played by Alan Davidson
131.2  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
131.3  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
131.4  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
131.5  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
131.6  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 132  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         393/7 (deficit 329)
         Glenn McGrath        28.0-8-87-1
         Alan Davidson        27(53b 5X4)
         Jim Laker             0(1b)

132.1  Akram to Laker, no run, Jim Laker was completely deceived
132.2  Akram to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
132.3  Akram to Laker, no run, Defensively played by Jim Laker
132.4  Akram to Laker, FOUR, Jim Laker is going haywire!
132.5  Akram to Laker, no run, Jim Laker playing forward defensive
132.6  Akram to Laker, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 133  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         397/7 (deficit 325)
         Wasim Akram          21.0-3-71-2
         Jim Laker             4(7b 1X4)
         Alan Davidson        27(53b 5X4)

133.1  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
133.2  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
133.3  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
133.4  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
133.5  McGrath to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
133.6  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived

         End of over 134  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         397/7 (deficit 325)
         Glenn McGrath        29.0-9-87-1
         Alan Davidson        27(59b 5X4)
         Jim Laker             4(7b 1X4)

134.1  Ambrose to Laker, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
134.2  Ambrose to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
134.3  Ambrose to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
134.4  Ambrose to Laker, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
134.5  Ambrose to Laker, FOUR, Curtly Ambrose is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
134.6  Ambrose to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 135  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         401/7 (deficit 321)
         Curtly Ambrose       29.0-5-91-1
         Jim Laker             8(13b 2X4)
         Alan Davidson        27(59b 5X4)

135.1  Warne to Davidson, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
135.2  Warne to Davidson, no run, Defensively played by Alan Davidson
135.3  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
135.4  Warne to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
135.5  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
135.6  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 136  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         401/7 (deficit 321)
         Shane Warne          37.0-14-71-3
         Alan Davidson        27(65b 5X4)
         Jim Laker             8(13b 2X4)

136.1  Richards to Laker, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
136.2  Richards to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
136.3  Richards to Laker, no run, Jim Laker playing forward defensive
136.4  Richards to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
136.5  Richards to Laker, no run, Jim Laker was completely deceived
136.6  Richards to Laker, no run, Jim Laker was completely deceived

         End of over 137  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         401/7 (deficit 321)
         Viv Richards         8.0-3-34-0
         Jim Laker             8(19b 2X4)
         Alan Davidson        27(65b 5X4)

137.1  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
137.2  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
137.3  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
137.4  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
137.5  Ambrose to Davidson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
137.6  Ambrose to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 138  (3 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         404/7 (deficit 318)
         Curtly Ambrose       30.0-5-94-1
         Jim Laker             8(20b 2X4)
         Alan Davidson        30(70b 5X4)

138.1  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
138.2  Warne to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
138.3  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
138.4  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
138.5  Warne to Davidson, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
138.6  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived

         End of over 139  (0 runs)


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Alan Davidson continued his stubborn resistance to take the Post-war XI into Tea without any further loss. Can they survive the final session of the day and take the match into Day 9?


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         TEA: DAY 8
         Time: 2:33 PM
         POST-WAR XI         404/7 (deficit 318)
         Shane Warne          38.0-15-71-3
         Alan Davidson        30(76b 5X4)
         Jim Laker             8(20b 2X4)


Tea, Day 8


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139.1  Ambrose to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
139.2  Ambrose to Laker, wide, Curtly Ambrose bowling a very wayward one
139.2  Ambrose to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
139.3  Ambrose to Laker, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
139.4  Ambrose to Laker, no run, Jim Laker was completely deceived
139.5  Ambrose to Laker, no run, Jim Laker was completely deceived
139.6  Ambrose to Laker, one run, That is very well run by Alan Davidson  

         End of over 140  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         406/7 (deficit 316)
         Curtly Ambrose       31.0-5-96-1
         Alan Davidson        30(76b 5X4)
         Jim Laker             9(27b 2X4)

140.1  Akram to Laker, no run, Jim Laker playing forward defensive
140.2  Akram to Laker, no run, Jim Laker playing forward defensive
140.3  Akram to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
140.4  Akram to Laker, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
140.5  Akram to Laker, no run, Jim Laker was completely deceived
140.6  Akram to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker

         End of over 141  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         406/7 (deficit 316)
         Wasim Akram          22.0-3-71-2
         Jim Laker             9(33b 2X4)
         Alan Davidson        30(76b 5X4)

141.1  Warne to Davidson, no run, Defensively played by Alan Davidson
141.2  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
141.3  Warne to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
141.4  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
141.5  Warne to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
141.6  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 142  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         406/7 (deficit 316)
         Shane Warne          39.0-16-71-3
         Alan Davidson        30(82b 5X4)
         Jim Laker             9(33b 2X4)

142.1  Border to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
142.2  Border to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
142.3  Border to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
142.4  Border to Laker, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Jim Laker      
142.5  Border to Laker, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
142.6  Border to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker

         End of over 143  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         410/7 (deficit 312)
         Allan Border         3.0-1-6-0
         Jim Laker            13(39b 3X4)
         Alan Davidson        30(82b 5X4)

143.1  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
143.2  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
143.3  McGrath to Davidson, one run, Great cooperation between Alan Davidson and Jim Laker      
143.4  McGrath to Laker, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
143.5  McGrath to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
143.6  McGrath to Laker, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 144  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         411/7 (deficit 311)
         Glenn McGrath        30.0-10-88-1
         Jim Laker            13(42b 3X4)
         Alan Davidson        31(85b 5X4)

144.1  Chappell to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
144.2  Chappell to Davidson, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Alan Davidson  
144.3  Chappell to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
144.4  Chappell to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
144.5  Chappell to Davidson, one run, Dropped! Adam Gilchrist made a big mess of that simple chance
144.6  Chappell to Laker, no run, Jim Laker was completely deceived

         End of over 145  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         416/7 (deficit 306)
         Greg Chappell        11.0-4-37-0
         Jim Laker            13(43b 3X4)
         Alan Davidson        36(90b 6X4)


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The Professional XI could have gotten rid off the stubborn Davidson if only Adam Gilchrist had held on to a chance off Greg Chappell. Despite his exploits in front of the stumps, he wasn't having a particularly great match when behind them.


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145.1  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
145.2  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
145.3  Warne to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
145.4  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
145.5  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
145.6  Warne to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 146  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         416/7 (deficit 306)
         Shane Warne          40.0-17-71-3
         Alan Davidson        36(96b 6X4)
         Jim Laker            13(43b 3X4)

146.1  McGrath to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
146.2  McGrath to Laker, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
146.3  McGrath to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
146.4  McGrath to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
146.5  McGrath to Laker, no run, Defensively played by Jim Laker
146.6  McGrath to Laker, no run, Jim Laker playing forward defensive

         End of over 147  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         416/7 (deficit 306)
         Glenn McGrath        31.0-10-88-1
         Jim Laker            13(49b 3X4)
         Alan Davidson        36(96b 6X4)

147.1  Richards to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
147.2  Richards to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
147.3  Richards to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
147.4  Richards to Davidson, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
147.5  Richards to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
147.6  Richards to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 148  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         420/7 (deficit 302)
         Viv Richards         9.0-4-38-0
         Alan Davidson        40(102b 7X4)
         Jim Laker            13(49b 3X4)

148.1  Akram to Laker, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
148.2  Akram to Laker, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
148.3  Akram to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
148.4  Akram to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
148.5  Akram to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
148.6  Akram to Laker, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 149  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         420/7 (deficit 302)
         Wasim Akram          23.0-4-71-2
         Jim Laker            13(55b 3X4)
         Alan Davidson        40(102b 7X4)

149.1  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
149.2  Warne to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
149.3  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
149.4  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
149.5  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
149.6  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive

         End of over 150  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         420/7 (deficit 302)
         Shane Warne          41.0-18-71-3
         Alan Davidson        40(108b 7X4)
         Jim Laker            13(55b 3X4)

150.1  Chappell to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
150.2  Chappell to Laker, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
150.3  Chappell to Laker, no run, Jim Laker playing forward defensive
150.4  Chappell to Laker, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Greg Chappell. Jim Laker didnt have a clue

         Jim Laker              13 (59b 3X4)
                        b. Chappell

150.5  Chappell to Trueman, no run, Fred Trueman playing forward defensive
150.6  Chappell to Trueman, no run, Fred Trueman was completely deceived

         End of over 151  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         420/8 (deficit 302)
         Greg Chappell        12.0-4-37-1
         Fred Trueman          0(2b)
         Alan Davidson        40(108b 7X4)


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Greg Chappell clean bowled Jim Laker to pick his first wicket of the tournament. Eight down, two more to go.


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151.1  McGrath to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
151.2  McGrath to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
151.3  McGrath to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
151.4  McGrath to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
151.5  McGrath to Davidson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
151.6  McGrath to Trueman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 152  (3 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         423/8 (deficit 299)
         Glenn McGrath        32.0-11-91-1
         Fred Trueman          0(3b)
         Alan Davidson        43(113b 7X4)

152.1  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
152.2  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
152.3  Warne to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
152.4  Warne to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
152.5  Warne to Davidson, no run, Defensively played by Alan Davidson
152.6  Warne to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson

         End of over 153  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         423/8 (deficit 299)
         Shane Warne          42.0-19-71-3
         Alan Davidson        43(119b 7X4)
         Fred Trueman          0(3b)

153.1  McGrath to Trueman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
153.2  McGrath to Trueman, no run, Defensively played by Fred Trueman
153.3  McGrath to Trueman, FOUR, What a blunder by Gordon Greenidge. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
153.4  McGrath to Trueman, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Sunil Gavaskar

         Fred Trueman           4 (7b 1X4)
         c. Gavaskar    b. McGrath

153.5  McGrath to Gibbs, no run, Defensively played by Lance Gibbs
153.6  McGrath to Gibbs, one run, Great cooperation between Lance Gibbs and Alan Davidson  

         End of over 154  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         428/9 (deficit 294)
         Glenn McGrath        33.0-11-96-2
         Alan Davidson        43(119b 7X4)
         Lance Gibbs           1(2b)

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154.1  Ambrose to Gibbs, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Lance Gibbs    
154.2  Ambrose to Gibbs, no run, Defensively played by Lance Gibbs
154.3  Ambrose to Gibbs, no run, Left alone by Lance Gibbs
154.4  Ambrose to Gibbs, no run, Left alone by Lance Gibbs
154.5  Ambrose to Gibbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
154.6  Ambrose to Gibbs, no run, Left alone by Lance Gibbs

         End of over 155  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         432/9 (deficit 290)
         Curtly Ambrose       32.0-5-100-1
         Lance Gibbs           5(8b 1X4)
         Alan Davidson        43(119b 7X4)

155.1  Richards to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
155.2  Richards to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
155.3  Richards to Davidson, no ball , no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
155.3  Richards to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
155.4  Richards to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
155.5  Richards to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
155.6  Richards to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 156  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         433/9 (deficit 289)
         Viv Richards         10.0-4-39-0
         Alan Davidson        43(125b 7X4)
         Lance Gibbs           5(8b 1X4)

156.1  Warne to Gibbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
156.2  Warne to Gibbs, no run, Lance Gibbs was completely deceived
156.3  Warne to Gibbs, no ball , no run, Lance Gibbs playing forward defensive
156.3  Warne to Gibbs, no run, Lance Gibbs playing forward defensive
156.4  Warne to Gibbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
156.5  Warne to Gibbs, no run, Lance Gibbs playing forward defensive
156.6  Warne to Gibbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 157  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         434/9 (deficit 288)
         Shane Warne          43.0-20-72-3
         Lance Gibbs           5(14b 1X4)
         Alan Davidson        43(125b 7X4)

157.1  Richards to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
157.2  Richards to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
157.3  Richards to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
157.4  Richards to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
157.5  Richards to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
157.6  Richards to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson

         End of over 158  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         434/9 (deficit 288)
         Viv Richards         11.0-4-39-0
         Alan Davidson        43(131b 7X4)
         Lance Gibbs           5(14b 1X4)

158.1  Akram to Gibbs, no run, Left alone by Lance Gibbs
158.2  Akram to Gibbs, one run, One more to the total
158.3  Akram to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
158.4  Akram to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
158.5  Akram to Davidson, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Alan Davidson  
158.6  Akram to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 159  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         439/9 (deficit 283)
         Wasim Akram          24.0-5-76-2
         Alan Davidson        47(135b 8X4)
         Lance Gibbs           6(16b 1X4)

159.1  Ambrose to Gibbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
159.2  Ambrose to Gibbs, no run, Lance Gibbs was completely deceived
159.3  Ambrose to Gibbs, no run, Defensively played by Lance Gibbs
159.4  Ambrose to Gibbs, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire gives it out LBW

         Lance Gibbs            6 (20b 1X4)
         lbw            b. Ambrose


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Glenn McGrath and Curtly Ambrose were brought back on to finish the job. And they did so by claiming Trueman and Gibbs respectively to bowl the Professional XI to a title-clinching victory by 283 runs. The Professional XI were officially crowned champions of Legends At Battle VIII after the longest and most intense final ever played in LAB history - lasting a whopping 8 days in total!


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         End of innings (159.4 overs)
         Day 8   4:25 PM
         POST-WAR XI         439/10
         (Run Rate: 2.75)
         Curtly Ambrose        32.4-5-100-2
         Alan Davidson        47(135b 8X4)
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END OF MATCH


That will be the match
Post-war XI simply could were not good enough to tackle Professional XI's bowlers
Post-war XI didnt have a chance chasing this total
Thank you every one for being with us thoughout this one, good bye
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Len Hutton*                        b. McGrath      52    92   10    0   56.5%
Garry Sobers                       b. Warne        20    32    4    0   62.5%
Graeme Pollock      c. Gavaskar    b. Akram        57   201   10    0   28.4%
Everton Weekes      c. †Gilchrist  b. Ambrose     114   207   25    0   55.1%
Clyde Walcott†      c. Gavaskar    b. Warne        50   121    9    0   41.3%
Ilikena Bula        c. †Gilchrist  b. Akram        35    60    7    0   58.3%
Alan Davidson       not out                        47   135    8    0   34.8%
Alec Bedser         c. Greenidge   b. Warne        13    30    2    0   43.3%
Jim Laker                          b. Chappell     13    59    3    0   22.0%
Fred Trueman        c. Gavaskar    b. McGrath       4     7    1    0   57.1%
Lance Gibbs         lbw            b. Ambrose       6    20    1    0   30.0%
 
 Total:  439/10       Overs:  159.4        Run Rate:  2.75     Extras:  28
 
                             Day 8  4:25 PM
 
 
                                     -X-
 
POST-WAR XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
L Hutton      G Sobers     þþþþþþþ                                   33 (58)
L Hutton      G Pollock    þþþþþþþþþþþ                               54 (117)
E Weekes      G Pollock    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      159 (320)
E Weekes      C Walcott    þþþþþþ                                    29 (69)
I Bula        C Walcott    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                           72 (121)
A Davidson    C Walcott    þþþ                                       16 (48)
A Davidson    A Bedser     þþþþþþ                                    30 (52)
A Davidson    J Laker      þþþþþ                                     27 (119)
A Davidson    F Trueman    þ                                          7 (18)
A Davidson    L Gibbs      þþ                                        12 (36)


     Fall of Wickets    33/1      87/2      246/3     275/4     347/5
                        363/6     393/7     420/8     427/9     439/10

 Total:  439/10      Overs:  159.4         Run Rate:  2.75    Extras:  28
 
                                     -X-

PROFESSIONAL XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        33.0     11      96      2      2.91     0      1
Curtly Ambrose       32.4      5     100      2      3.06     3      1
Greg Chappell        12.0      5      37      1      3.08     0      0
Wasim Akram          24.0      5      76      2      3.17     2      3
Shane Warne          43.0     20      72      3      1.67     0      3
Allan Border          3.0      1       6      0      2.00     0      0
Viv Richards         11.0      5      39      0      3.55     1      1
Steve Waugh           1.0      1       0      0      0.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 6      No Balls: 9      Leg Byes: 8      Byes: 5

 Total:  439/10       Overs:  159.4        Run Rate:  2.75    Extras:  28
                                     -X-


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After 8 gruelling days of Test cricket, the final had finally come to an end much to the relief of the players involved. Gordon Greenidge was named Man of the Match for his 131 off 301 balls in the second innings which set the platform for a ginormous total of 696 for the Professional XI, and set the Post-war XI an impossible target of 723. They did well to score 439 however, beating the previous highest recorded score in the 4th innings of a Test at the MCG - 417 by England against Australia in the Centenary Test of 1977.

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Everton Weekes of the Post-war XI was named Player of the Season for scoring 735 runs at an average of 66.82 from 6 matches, with 3 centuries to his name (including 2 in the final itself) - more than Don Bradman who managed 724 at an average of 80.44 from 5 matches, with 2 centuries.


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Professional XI     370 & 696
Post-war XI         344 & 439
 
Professional XI won by 283 runs
 
Man of the match: Gordon Greenidge (Professional XI)
Man of the tournament: Everton Weekes (Post-war XI)

Professional XI won Legends At Battle Season VIII


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Legends At Battle Season VIII
Final (timeless Test)

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 (click a particular day to view commentary)

PROFESSIONAL XI vs POST-WAR XI


at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Toss: Post-war XI won the toss and chose to bowl


PROFESSIONAL XI 1st innings

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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sunil Gavaskar      lbw            b. Laker        14    36    3    0   38.9%
Gordon Greenidge    c. †Walcott    b. Trueman      29   159    3    0   18.2%
Viv Richards        lbw            b. Laker        62    90   13    0   68.9%
Greg Chappell       c. Laker       b. Davidson     58   201   11    0   28.9%
Allan Border        c. Laker       b. Bedser        7    31    1    0   22.6%
Steve Waugh*                       b. Bedser       32    60    7    0   53.3%
Adam Gilchrist†     c. †Walcott    b. Bedser       49    55   12    0   89.1%
Wasim Akram                        b. Trueman      26    50    5    0   52.0%
Shane Warne         lbw            b. Bedser       42    82   10    0   51.2%
Curtly Ambrose                     b. Laker        15    32    3    0   46.9%
Glenn McGrath       not out                        16    19    4    0   84.2%
 
 Total:  370/10       Overs:  135.0        Run Rate:  2.74     Extras:  20
 
                             Day 2  1:32 PM
 
 
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PROFESSIONAL XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Gavaskar    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþ                                 24 (72)
V Richards    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       91 (208)
V Richards    G Chappell                                              0 (3)
A Border      G Chappell   þþþþþ                                     15 (56)
S Waugh       G Chappell   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                        47 (126)
Gilchrist     G Chappell   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                 66 (96)
W Akram       G Chappell   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                        47 (106)
S Warne       G Chappell   þ                                          4 (21)
S Warne       C Ambrose    þþþþþþþþþþþþ                              33 (61)
S Warne       G McGrath    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                          43 (61)


     Fall of Wickets    24/1      115/2     115/3     130/4     177/5
                        243/6     290/7     294/8     327/9     370/10

 Total:  370/10      Overs:  135.0         Run Rate:  2.74    Extras:  20
 
                                     -X-

POST-WAR XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Alec Bedser          18.0      6      48      4      2.67     1      1
Fred Trueman         21.0      9      38      2      1.81     1      2
Garry Sobers         22.0      8      42      0      1.91     2      0
Alan Davidson        21.0      6      78      1      3.71     1      1
Lance Gibbs          27.0     11      71      0      2.63     0      0
Jim Laker            26.0      8      83      3      3.19     0      1


 EXTRAS          Wides: 5      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 8      Byes: 2

 Total:  370/10       Overs:  135.0        Run Rate:  2.74    Extras:  20
                                     -X-


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The Professional XI had a rather underwhelming first innings by their usually high standards, with Gordon Greenidge taking as many as 159 balls for his 29 and Greg Chappell 201 for his 58. But their lower order featuring Adam Gilchrist, Wasim Akram and Shane Warne breathed life back into their innings with some fairly quick runs towards the end as they managed to add 76 for their final 2 wickets after being reduced to 294/8.

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For the Post-war XI, it was Alec Bedser who led the charge with impressive figures of 4 for 48 from his 18 overs, while Jim Laker claimed 3 for 83.


POST-WAR XI 1st innings
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Len Hutton*         lbw            b. McGrath      41   102    7    0   40.2%
Garry Sobers        lbw            b. Akram        46   198    8    0   23.2%
Graeme Pollock      lbw            b. McGrath       0     3    0    0    0.0%
Everton Weekes      lbw            b. McGrath     113   220   23    0   51.4%
Clyde Walcott†      c. Gavaskar    b. McGrath      56   175   12    0   32.0%
Ilikena Bula        not out                        49   105    8    0   46.7%
Alan Davidson                      b. Akram         0     5    0    0    0.0%
Alec Bedser                        b. McGrath       0     4    0    0    0.0%
Jim Laker           lbw            b. Ambrose      10    17    2    0   58.8%
Fred Trueman        c. Warne       b. Akram        13    35    3    0   37.1%
Lance Gibbs         lbw            b. Warne         0     7    0    0    0.0%
 
 Total:  344/10       Overs:  144.4        Run Rate:  2.38     Extras:  16
 
                             Day 4  10:41 AM
 
 
                                     -X-
 
POST-WAR XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
L Hutton      G Sobers     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                        62 (196)
G Pollock     G Sobers     þþ                                         8 (9)
E Weekes      G Sobers     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                          56 (202)
E Weekes      C Walcott    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      118 (236)
I Bula        C Walcott    þþþþþþþþþþþþþ                             44 (103)
I Bula        A Davidson   þ                                          1 (9)
I Bula        A Bedser     þ                                          4 (10)
I Bula        J Laker      þþþþ                                      16 (25)
I Bula        F Trueman    þþþþþþþþþþ                                34 (60)
I Bula        L Gibbs      þ                                          1 (18)


     Fall of Wickets    62/1      70/2      126/3     244/4     288/5
                        289/6     293/7     309/8     343/9     344/10

 Total:  344/10      Overs:  144.4         Run Rate:  2.38    Extras:  16
 
                                     -X-

PROFESSIONAL XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        37.0     14      89      5      2.41     0      0
Curtly Ambrose       18.0      7      43      1      2.39     1      0
Wasim Akram          34.0      9      89      3      2.62     1      2
Greg Chappell        13.0      1      36      0      2.77     0      0
Shane Warne          34.4     12      58      1      1.67     1      0
Viv Richards          6.0      1      18      0      3.00     0      0
Allan Border          2.0      2       0      0      0.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 3      No Balls: 2      Leg Byes: 7      Byes: 4

 Total:  344/10       Overs:  144.4        Run Rate:  2.38    Extras:  16
                                     -X-


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A 118-run partnership between Everton Weekes and Clyde Walcott had put the Post-war XI in a very good position at 244/3. But Weekes was then dismissed for 113 by Glenn McGrath, who induced a middle-order collapse that saw the Post-war XI lose 5 for 68 to end up at 309/8. They made it to 344 courtesy of Fijian legend Ilikena Bula's unbeaten 49 off 105 balls, thereby conceding a 26-run lead to the Professional XI. McGrath finished with figures of 5 for 89 from his 37 overs.


PROFESSIONAL XI 2nd innings
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sunil Gavaskar      lbw            b. Laker        86   250   16    0   34.4%
Gordon Greenidge                   b. Gibbs       131   301   28    0   43.5%
Viv Richards                       b. Gibbs        14    29    3    0   48.3%
Greg Chappell                      b. Bedser       95   194   18    0   49.0%
Allan Border        c. Hutton      b. Trueman     131   281   27    0   46.6%
Steve Waugh*        c. †Walcott    b. Laker        10    53    2    0   18.9%
Adam Gilchrist†                    b. Davidson    101   121   22    0   83.5%
Wasim Akram                        b. Gibbs        29    44    6    0   65.9%
Shane Warne                        b. Davidson     21    81    4    0   25.9%
Curtly Ambrose      c. Bula        b. Laker        49   110    9    0   44.5%
Glenn McGrath       not out                         8    37    2    0   21.6%
 
 Total:  696/10       Overs:  249.5        Run Rate:  2.79     Extras:  21
 
                             Day 7  10:47 AM
 
 
                                     -X-
 
PROFESSIONAL XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Gavaskar    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      182 (469)
V Richards    Greenidge    þþþþþ                                     26 (53)
G Chappell    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþ                              63 (107)
G Chappell    A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ               138 (267)
S Waugh       A Border     þþþþþþ                                    32 (121)
Gilchrist     A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                     108 (158)
Gilchrist     W Akram      þþþþþþþþþþ                                56 (80)
Gilchrist     S Warne      þþþþ                                      22 (32)
C Ambrose     S Warne      þþþþþþ                                    32 (126)
C Ambrose     G McGrath    þþþþþþþ                                   37 (86)


     Fall of Wickets    182/1     208/2     271/3     409/4     441/5
                        549/6     605/7     627/8     659/9     696/10

 Total:  696/10      Overs:  249.5         Run Rate:  2.79    Extras:  21
 
                                     -X-

POST-WAR XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Alec Bedser          39.0     15      79      1      2.03     0      1
Fred Trueman         32.0     11      86      1      2.69     0      0
Garry Sobers         27.0      7      84      0      3.11     0      0
Jim Laker            61.5     15     173      3      2.80     0      0
Alan Davidson        29.0      6      78      2      2.69     0      0
Lance Gibbs          58.0     16     179      3      3.09     2      4
Graeme Pollock        3.0      1       3      0      1.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 2      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 10     Byes: 4

 Total:  696/10       Overs:  249.5        Run Rate:  2.79    Extras:  21
                                     -X-


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The Professional XI's second innings lasted 3 days, thus taking the match into the 7th day, - a first in LAB history as no other final in it's eight season history had lasted more than 5 days. They posted a ginormous 696 - Gordon Greenidge, Allan Border and Adam Gilchrist all scoring centuries, with Greg Chappell and Sunil Gavaskar narrowly missing out. Offspinners Jim Laker and Lance Gibbs were made to bowl nearly 120 overs between themselves for a grand total of 6 wickets, as the Professional XI set their team an impossible 723-run target to chase.


POST-WAR XI 2nd innings (Target: 723)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Len Hutton*                        b. McGrath      52    92   10    0   56.5%
Garry Sobers                       b. Warne        20    32    4    0   62.5%
Graeme Pollock      c. Gavaskar    b. Akram        57   201   10    0   28.4%
Everton Weekes      c. †Gilchrist  b. Ambrose     114   207   25    0   55.1%
Clyde Walcott†      c. Gavaskar    b. Warne        50   121    9    0   41.3%
Ilikena Bula        c. †Gilchrist  b. Akram        35    60    7    0   58.3%
Alan Davidson       not out                        47   135    8    0   34.8%
Alec Bedser         c. Greenidge   b. Warne        13    30    2    0   43.3%
Jim Laker                          b. Chappell     13    59    3    0   22.0%
Fred Trueman        c. Gavaskar    b. McGrath       4     7    1    0   57.1%
Lance Gibbs         lbw            b. Ambrose       6    20    1    0   30.0%
 
 Total:  439/10       Overs:  159.4        Run Rate:  2.75     Extras:  28
 
                             Day 8  4:25 PM
 
 
                                     -X-
 
POST-WAR XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
L Hutton      G Sobers     þþþþþþþ                                   33 (58)
L Hutton      G Pollock    þþþþþþþþþþþ                               54 (117)
E Weekes      G Pollock    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      159 (320)
E Weekes      C Walcott    þþþþþþ                                    29 (69)
I Bula        C Walcott    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                           72 (121)
A Davidson    C Walcott    þþþ                                       16 (48)
A Davidson    A Bedser     þþþþþþ                                    30 (52)
A Davidson    J Laker      þþþþþ                                     27 (119)
A Davidson    F Trueman    þ                                          7 (18)
A Davidson    L Gibbs      þþ                                        12 (36)


     Fall of Wickets    33/1      87/2      246/3     275/4     347/5
                        363/6     393/7     420/8     427/9     439/10

 Total:  439/10      Overs:  159.4         Run Rate:  2.75    Extras:  28
 
                                     -X-

PROFESSIONAL XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        33.0     11      96      2      2.91     0      1
Curtly Ambrose       32.4      5     100      2      3.06     3      1
Greg Chappell        12.0      5      37      1      3.08     0      0
Wasim Akram          24.0      5      76      2      3.17     2      3
Shane Warne          43.0     20      72      3      1.67     0      3
Allan Border          3.0      1       6      0      2.00     0      0
Viv Richards         11.0      5      39      0      3.55     1      1
Steve Waugh           1.0      1       0      0      0.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 6      No Balls: 9      Leg Byes: 8      Byes: 5

 Total:  439/10       Overs:  159.4        Run Rate:  2.75    Extras:  28
                                     -X-


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The Post-war XI recorded the highest score in the 4th innings of a Test at the MCG, beating England's 417 against Australia in the 1977 Centenary Test. But was nowhere near enough in the end, as the ruthless Professional XI outfit emerged victorious by 283 runs to clinch the LAB Season VIII title. Everton Weekes gave it his all once again, with 114 to follow up his 113 in the first innings, but in vain.

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After 8 gruelling days of Test cricket, the final had finally come to an end much to the relief of the players involved. Gordon Greenidge was named Man of the Match for his 131 off 301 balls in the second innings which set the platform for a ginormous total of 696 for the Professional XI, and set the Post-war XI an impossible target of 723, which they fell well short of in the end.

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Everton Weekes of the Post-war XI was named Player of the Season for scoring 735 runs at an average of 66.82 from 6 matches, with 3 centuries to his name (including 2 in the final itself) - more than Don Bradman who managed 724 at an average of 80.44 from 5 matches, with 2 centuries.


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Professional XI     370 & 696
Post-war XI         344 & 439
 
Professional XI won by 283 runs
 
Man of the match: Gordon Greenidge (Professional XI)
Man of the tournament: Everton Weekes (Post-war XI)

Professional XI won Legends At Battle Season VIII


@CerealKiller @PresidentEvil @Yash.
 
:clap:clap:clap Well played Professional XI to win the title.. Congrats @CerealKiller @PresidentEvil

We were out of the game most of the time.... The absence of Ken Berrington was perhaps the most unfortunate thing for us in the final... Also, Len Hutton did not perform upto his potential in the whole league...

Another great league by @VC the slogger ..
 
Finally we did it. It was a great all round performance by our team, just like in the whole season. Although not all of our batsmen and bowlers were consistent, they all played a crucial role at some point.
Thanks for the league @VC the slogger .
 
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Legends At Battle VIII
Season summary

Winner||Runners-up||3rd place||Most runs||Most wkts
Professional XI | | Post-war XI | | Interwar XI | | :wi: Everton Weekes (735 at 66.82) | | :aus: Glenn McGrath (32 at 24.91)

Fixtures & Results

Warm-ups

Early Test XI v All-time T20 XI at The Oval - Early Test XI won by 10 wickets
Golden Age XI v 2017 World Test XI at Lord's - 2017 World Test XI won by 102 runs
Interwar XI v Associates XI at The SCG - Interwar XI won by 9 wickets
Post-war XI v VC's CTA Olympics XI at Bridgetown - Post-war XI won by 4 wickets
Professional XI v One-Test Wonders XI at The MCG - Professional XI won by 305 runs
Twenty20 Era XI v Rejected Players XI at Perth - Rejected Players XI won by 50 runs

Round 1


Golden Age XI v Professional XI at Trent Bridge - Match drawn
Interwar XI v Post-war XI at Karachi - Post-war XI won by 7 wickets
Early Test XI v Twenty20 Era XI at Barbados - Twenty20 Era XI won by 97 runs

Round 2


Professional XI v Interwar XI at Old Trafford - Match drawn
Twenty20 Era XI v Post-war XI at Kolkata - Match drawn
Early Test XI v Golden Age XI at Dubai - Golden Age XI won by 189 runs

Round 3

Golden Age XI v Twenty20 Era XI at Johannesburg - Twenty20 Era XI won by an innings and 95 runs
Interwar XI v Early Test XI at The SCG - Interwar XI won by 174 runs
Post-war XI v Professional XI at Colombo - Professional XI won by 1 wicket

Round 4

Twenty20 Era XI v Professional XI at Headingley - Professional XI won by 117 runs
Early Test XI v Post-war XI at Adelaide - Post-war XI won by 141 runs
Golden Age XI v Interwar XI at The Oval - Interwar XI won by 8 wickets

Round 5

Interwar XI v Twenty20 Era XI at Auckland - Match drawn
Post-war XI v Golden Age XI at Perth - Match tied
Professional XI v Early Test XI at Cape Town - Professional XI won by 9 wickets

Q|| Team || P || W || L || D || NR || Bat || Bwl || Pts
:tick: | | Professional XI | | 5 | | 3 | | 0 | | 2 | | 0 | | 16 | | 11 | | 86
:tick: | | Post-war XI | | 5 | | 2 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 | | 12 | | 12 | | 69
:x: | | Interwar XI | | 5 | | 2 | | 1 | | 2 | | 0 | | 13 | | 12 | | 67
:x: | | Twenty20 Era XI | | 5 | | 2 | | 1 | | 2 | | 0 | | 13 | | 11 | | 66
:x: | | Golden Age XI | | 5 | | 1 | | 2 | | 1 | | 1 | | 10 | | 11 | | 50
:x: | | Early Test XI | | 5 | | 0 | | 5 | | 0 | | 0 | | 11 | | 11 | | 16

Final

Professional XI v Post-war XI at The MCG - Professional XI won by 283 runs


Teams, squads & statistics


Early Test XI (1877-1889)
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Manager: @UMCricket



Squad

:aus: :goldo: :bat: Charles Bannerman
:eng: :goldo: :ar: Dick Barlow
:eng: :purpo: :ar: WG Grace :c: - Right-arm medium-fast/offbreak

:aus: :goldo: :bat: Percy McDonnell
:aus: :purpo: :wkb: Billy Murdoch
:eng: :purpo: :bat: Arthur Shrewsbury
:eng: :goldo: :ar: George Ulyett

:eng: :goldo: :ar: Billy Barnes
:eng: :goldo: :ar: Billy Bates
:aus: :redo: :bat: George Bonnor
:aus: :goldo: :ar: George Giffen

:aus: :purpo: :wk: Jack Blackham
:eng: :purpo: :ar: Johnny Briggs
:can: :redo: :ar: Russell Ogden :pst:

:usa: :redo: :bwl: Charles Newhall :pst:
:aus: :purpo: :ar: Fred Spofforth
:aus: :purpo: :ar: Charlie Turner

:eng: :purpo: :ar: Bobby Peel

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HTML:
EARLY TEST XI

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
A Shrewsbury      5    10    0  471  121   47.10 1071   43.98   1    3   1   0   1   -
WG Grace          5    10    0  460  126   46.00  912   50.44   1    3   1   0   5   -
C Bannerman       5    10    0  275   58   27.50  684   40.20   0    2   0   2   6   -
WL Murdoch        4     8    0  271   78   33.88  657   41.25   0    2   0   1   4   0
PS McDonnell      4     8    0  245  105   30.63  487   50.31   1    0   0   0   2   -
G Giffen          3     6    0  214   77   35.67  417   51.32   0    3   2   0   1   -
JM Blackham       4     8    0  154   53   19.25  302   50.99   0    1   2   1   9   1
R Peel            5    10    0  116   52   11.60  353   32.86   0    1   1   2   3   -
CTB Turner        5    10    1  114   22   12.67  310   37.13   0    0   0   1   0   -
W Barnes          1     2    1   96   55   96.00  284   33.80   0    1   1   0   0   -
W Bates           1     2    0   72   37   36.00  145   49.65   0    0   2   0   0   -
RG Barlow         1     2    0   66   62   33.00  180   36.67   0    1   0   0   1   -
FR Spofforth      5    10    5   62   20   12.40  114   54.39   0    0   2   0   2   -
J Briggs          2     4    0   34   14    8.50   88   38.64   0    0   0   0   4   -
CA Newhall        2     4    1   26   10    8.67   35   74.29   0    0   1   0   0   -
GJ Bonnor         1     2    0   25   16   12.50   93   26.88   0    0   1   0   1   -
ER Ogden          1     2    0   16   11    8.00   86   18.61   0    0   0   0   1   -
G Ulyett          1     2    2    9    5*   N/A    10   90.00   0    0   0   0   2   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
CTB Turner       5    10  217.5    57   643    21   7/87  30.62  2.95   62.2   0   1   0
FR Spofforth     5    10  202.4    41   644    20   4/94  32.20  3.18   60.8   1   0   0
R Peel           5     9  256.4    65   756    19   4/93  39.79  2.95   81.1   1   0   0
CA Newhall       2     4   64.0    18   222     6   4/64  37.00  3.47   64.0   1   0   0
J Briggs         2     4   99.0    25   307     5  2/121  61.40  3.10  118.8   0   0   0
W Bates          1     2   38.0     7   150     3   3/90  50.00  3.95   76.0   0   0   0
G Giffen         3     5   88.0    17   310     3   1/46 103.33  3.52  176.0   0   0   0
G Ulyett         1     2   11.5     2    28     2   1/12  14.00  2.37   35.5   0   0   0
W Barnes         1     2   21.0     5    69     1   1/68  69.00  3.29  126.0   0   0   0
WG Grace         5     5   31.0    11    78     0   0/7    N/A   2.52     -    0   0   0
ER Ogden         1     2   34.0     7   115     0   0/41   N/A   3.38     -    0   0   0
RG Barlow        1     2   14.0     3    53     0   0/33   N/A   3.79     -    0   0   0


Golden Age XI (1890-1913)
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Manager: @Pinch hitter



Squad

:eng: :goldo: :bat: Archie MacLaren :c:
:usa: :goldo: :ar: George Patterson :pst:
:aus: :purpo: :bat: Victor Trumper - Right-arm medium

:aus: :purpo: :bat: Clem Hill
:aus: :goldo: :ar: Monty Noble
:eng: :purpo: :bat: KS Ranjitsinhji - Right-arm medium

:aus: :purpo: :ar: Warwick Armstrong
:saf: :goldo: :ar: Aubrey Faulkner
:ire: :redo: :ar: Lucius Gwynn :pst:

:usa: :purpo: :ar: Bart King :pst:
:eng: :goldo: :wk: Dick Lilley
:eng: :purpo: :ar: Wilfred Rhodes

:eng: :purpo: :bwl: Sydney Barnes
:aus: :redo: :ar: Tibby Cotter
:eng: :purpo: :ar: George Lohmann
:sco: :goldo: :wk: Gregor MacGregor
:ned: :redo: :bwl: Carst Posthuma :pst:

:aus: :purpo: :ar: Hugh Trumble

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HTML:
GOLDEN AGE XI

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
KS Ranjitsinhji   5    10    0  617  205   61.70 1003   61.52   1    4   7   0   2   -
VT Trumper        5    10    0  480  183   48.00  806   59.55   1    2   5   0   5   -
AC MacLaren       5    10    0  340  117   34.00  785   43.31   1    2   5   1   7   -
C Hill            5    10    0  327   58   32.70  736   44.43   0    4   2   1   2   -
WW Armstrong      5    10    1  275   62   30.56  571   48.16   0    2   2   0   0   -
JB King           5    10    3  159   52   22.71  331   48.04   0    1   4   1   1   -
W Rhodes          4     8    0  154   41   19.25  378   40.74   0    0   2   1   4   -
GS Patterson      1     2    0  137   95   68.50  277   49.46   0    1   2   0   1   -
H Trumble         4     7    2  114   49   22.80  203   56.16   0    0   1   0   4   -
G MacGregor       4     8    0   81   26   10.13  218   37.16   0    0   1   0  10   1
GA Lohmann        4     8    1   62   28    8.86  174   35.63   0    0   0   2   1   -
LH Gwynn          1     2    0   52   42   26.00  137   37.96   0    0   0   0   0   -
AFA Lilley        1     2    0   18   18    9.00   59   30.51   0    0   0   1   1   0
SF Barnes         5     7    4   18   11*   6.00   67   26.86   0    0   0   1   0   -
CJ Posthuma       1     2    1    9    9*   9.00   28   32.14   0    0   0   1   0   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
SF Barnes        5     9  177.3    54   515    23   6/72  22.39  2.90   46.3   1   1   0
JB King          5     9  162.1    48   428    19   5/55  22.53  2.64   51.2   0   1   0
GA Lohmann       4     7  118.5    27   303    12   4/43  25.25  2.55   59.4   1   0   0
W Rhodes         4     7  146.4    28   494    10   4/64  49.40  3.37   88.0   1   0   0
H Trumble        4     8  154.2    39   496    10   4/42  49.60  3.21   92.6   1   0   0
WW Armstrong     5     8   77.4    16   217     5   2/33  43.40  2.79   93.2   0   0   0
GS Patterson     1     2   19.0     4    50     1   1/36  50.00  2.63  114.0   0   0   0
CJ Posthuma      1     1   27.0     8    82     1   1/82  82.00  3.04  162.0   0   0   0
LH Gwynn         1     1    7.0     3    17     0   0/17   N/A   2.43     -    0   0   0
VT Trumper       5     1    1.0     0     6     0   0/6    N/A   6.00     -    0   0   0


Interwar XI (1914-1945)
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Manager: @Naman Thakur



Squad

:eng: :purpo: :bat: Jack Hobbs
:aus: :goldo: :bat: Bill Ponsford
:eng: :purpo: :bat: Herbert Sutcliffe

:aus: :purpo: :bat: Don Bradman :c:
:eng: :purpo: :ar: Wally Hammond - Right-arm fast-medium
:wi: :purpo: :bat: George Headley - Right-arm legbreak

:aus: :goldo: :ar: Charles Macartney
:sri: :redo: :bat: Mahadevan Sathasivam :pst:

:eng: :goldo: :wk: Les Ames
:aus: :redo: :ar: Jack Gregory
:aus: :purpo: :wk: Bert Oldfield

:ind: :redo: :ar: Amar Singh
:arg: :goldo: :ar: Clem Gibson :pst:
:eng: :redo: :ar: Harold Larwood

:ire: :redo: :ar: Jimmy Boucher :pst:
:aus: :purpo: :bwl: Clarrie Grimmett
:aus: :purpo: :bwl: Bill O'Reilly
:eng: :purpo: :ar: Hedley Verity

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HTML:
INTERWAR XI

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
DG Bradman        5    10    1  724  214   80.44 1193   60.69   2    3   5   0   4   -
JB Hobbs          5    10    0  514  175   51.40 1196   42.98   1    2   3   1  12   -
GA Headley        5    10    1  353   75   39.22  622   56.75   0    4   0   0   1   -
H Sutcliffe       5    10    0  266   51   26.60  657   40.49   0    2   2   0   4   -
WR Hammond        4     7    1  239   97   39.83  624   38.30   0    2   3   1   2   -
CG Macartney      4     7    1  156   51*  26.00  380   41.05   0    1   2   1   4   -
CH Gibson         5     8    2  141   58*  23.50  298   47.32   0    1   1   0   2   -
CV Grimmett       5     8    1  130   33   18.57  241   53.94   0    0   3   1   2   -
H Verity          3     6    0  107   46   17.83  264   40.53   0    0   1   2   0   -
WAS Oldfield      3     6    0   93   44   15.50  279   33.33   0    0   0   0   6   3
H Larwood         2     2    0   84   79   42.00  168   50.00   0    1   2   0   1   -
LEG Ames          2     3    1   73   63   36.50  131   55.73   0    1   2   0   6   1
M Sathasivam      1     2    0   57   44   28.50  143   39.86   0    0   0   0   1   -
WJ O'Reilly       5     8    4   47   14   11.75   92   51.09   0    0   0   0   3   -
JC Boucher        1     2    0   32   32   16.00   60   53.33   0    0   0   1   0   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
WJ O'Reilly      5    10  231.0    58   654    27  5/130  24.22  2.83   51.3   2   1   0
CV Grimmett      5    10  216.5    56   654    19   5/56  34.42  3.02   68.5   1   1   0
CH Gibson        5    10  190.5    60   452    13   4/40  34.77  2.37   88.1   1   0   0
H Larwood        2     4   96.2    33   286     8  3/102  35.75  2.97   72.3   0   0   0
H Verity         3     6  109.4    28   315     8   4/65  39.38  2.87   82.3   1   0   0
WR Hammond       4     6   92.0    21   277     7   2/20  39.57  3.01   78.9   0   0   0
CG Macartney     4     5   30.0     8    79     2   1/14  39.50  2.63   90.0   0   0   0
JC Boucher       1     2   36.0     5   118     1   1/65 118.00  3.28  216.0   0   0   0


Post-war XI (1946-1975)
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Manager: @Yash.



Squad

:eng: :purpo: :bat: Len Hutton :c:
:pak: :goldo: :wkb: Hanif Mohammad
:saf: :purpo: :bat: Barry Richards - Right-arm offbreak

:eng: :purpo: :ar: Ken Barrington - Right-arm legbreak
:saf: :purpo: :bat: Graeme Pollock - Right-arm legbreak
:wi: :purpo: :bat: Everton Weekes

:fij: :goldo: :bat: Ilikena Bula :pst:
:aus: :purpo: :bat: Neil Harvey
:aus: :redo: :ar: Keith Miller
:wi: :purpo: :ar: Garry Sobers
:wi: :purpo: :wkb: Clyde Walcott

:aus: :goldo: :ar: Alan Davidson
:saf: :goldo: :ar: Mike Procter

:eng: :goldo: :bwl: Alec Bedser
:aus: :goldo: :ar: Ray Lindwall
:eng: :purpo: :bwl: Fred Trueman

:wi: :goldo: :bwl: Lance Gibbs
:eng: :purpo: :bwl: Jim Laker

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HTML:
POST-WAR XI

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
ED Weekes         6    12    1  735  155   66.82 1570   46.90   3    2   4   0   5   -
GS Sobers         6    12    2  566  170*  56.60 1265   44.74   1    3   5   1   3   -
RG Pollock        6    12    0  531  107   44.25  883   60.14   1    4   7   0   1   -
CL Walcott        6    11    0  454  100   41.27 1113   40.79   1    3   4   0  14   3
L Hutton          4     8    0  353   91   44.13  771   45.78   0    2   3   0   6   -
KF Barrington     5    10    0  250   64   25.00  591   42.30   0    2   1   1   3   -
AK Davidson       6    11    2  212   60   23.56  523   40.54   0    1   2   1   2   -
IL Bula           2     4    1  154   58   51.33  308   50.00   0    1   2   0   2   -
JC Laker          6    11    4  146   38*  20.86  315   46.35   0    0   2   0   5   -
AV Bedser         6    11    0  107   20    9.73  210   52.45   0    0   0   1   7   -
FS Trueman        5     9    1   90   29   11.25  189   47.62   0    0   2   0   5   -
RR Lindwall       1     2    0   89   47   44.50  160   55.62   0    0   1   0   0   -
RN Harvey         1     2    0   28   24   14.00   81   34.57   0    0   0   0   1   -
LR Gibbs          6     9    4   12    6    2.40   67   17.91   0    0   0   3   3   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
AK Davidson      6    11  200.3    58   604    23   4/75  26.26  3.01   52.3   1   0   0
LR Gibbs         6    11  262.0    67   785    21   3/30  37.38  3.00   74.9   0   0   0
AV Bedser        6    11  200.1    62   502    21   4/36  23.90  2.51   57.2   2   0   0
JC Laker         6    11  262.1    63   762    20   6/90  38.10  2.91   78.7   0   1   0
FS Trueman       5    10  190.3    53   547    17   5/43  32.18  2.87   67.2   0   1   0
GS Sobers        6    11  152.0    39   434     5   1/21  86.80  2.86  182.4   0   0   0
RR Lindwall      1     1   34.0     9   123     2  2/123  61.50  3.62  102.0   0   0   0
RG Pollock       6     1    3.0     1     3     0   0/3    N/A   1.00     -    0   0   0
KF Barrington    5     1    1.0     0     4     0   0/4    N/A   4.00     -    0   0   0


Professional XI (1976-2002)
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Manager: @PresidentEvil & @CerealKiller



Squad

:ind: :purpo: :bat: Sunil Gavaskar
:wi: :redo: :bat: Gordon Greenidge

:aus: :purpo: :ar: Greg Chappell - Right-arm medium
:wi: :purpo: :bat: Brian Lara
:wi: :purpo: :bat: Viv Richards - Right-arm offbreak

:aus: :purpo: :ar: Allan Border - Slow left-arm orthodox
:zim: :goldo: :wkb: Andy Flower
:aus: :purpo: :ar: Steve Waugh :c: - Right-arm medium

:eng: :redo: :ar: Ian Botham
:aus: :redo: :wk: Adam Gilchrist
:nz: :purpo: :ar: Richard Hadlee
:pak: :purpo: :ar: Imran Khan

:wi: :purpo: :bwl: Curtly Ambrose
:saf: :purpo: :bwl: Allan Donald
:aus: :purpo: :bwl: Glenn McGrath
:den: :redo: :bwl: Ole Mortensen :pst:
:pak: :purpo: :ar: Wasim Akram

:aus: :purpo: :ar: Shane Warne

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HTML:
PROFESSIONAL XI

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
AC Gilchrist      6    10    1  534  101   59.33  764   69.90   1    4   8   0  15   2
IVA Richards      6    12    1  509  183   46.27  869   58.57   1    4   4   0   6   -
SR Waugh          6    10    0  461  119   46.10  912   50.55   2    1   2   0   3   -
AR Border         6    11    1  447  131   44.70 1011   44.21   1    1   2   0   4   -
SM Gavaskar       6    12    0  385   86   32.08  980   39.29   0    3   3   0  12   -
CG Greenidge      5    10    1  381  131   42.33  885   43.05   1    1   2   0   3   -
GS Chappell       4     7    0  369   95   52.71  807   45.72   0    3   1   1   2   -
Wasim Akram       6    10    1  176   55*  19.56  350   50.29   0    1   0   1   3   -
SK Warne          5     8    0  164   42   20.50  344   47.67   0    0   1   1   4   -
CEL Ambrose       5     9    2  118   49   16.86  312   37.82   0    0   0   1   3   -
GD McGrath        6    10    7   64   20*  21.33  174   36.78   0    0   0   0   1   -
BC Lara           2     4    1   38   26   12.67  139   27.34   0    0   0   1   0   -
OH Mortensen      1     2    1   23   13   23.00   47   48.94   0    0   0   0   0   -
Imran Khan        1     2    0   18   18    9.00   60   30.00   0    0   0   1   0   -
AA Donald         1     1    0    9    9    9.00   26   34.62   0    0   0   0   0   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
GD McGrath       6    12  299.4    88   797    32   5/68  24.91  2.66   56.2   2   2   0
Wasim Akram      6    12  264.5    56   786    25   6/34  31.44  2.97   63.6   1   1   0
SK Warne         5    10  299.3    92   778    24   6/54  32.42  2.60   74.9   1   2   1
CEL Ambrose      5    10  222.3    57   594    20   5/29  29.70  2.67   66.8   1   1   0
OH Mortensen     1     2   36.0     5   124     5   3/53  24.80  3.44   43.2   0   0   0
AA Donald        1     2   46.0    11   129     3   2/70  43.00  2.80   92.0   0   0   0
AR Border        6     7   29.0    12    64     2   1/16  32.00  2.21   87.0   0   0   0
Imran Khan       1     2   37.0     4   141     2   1/48  70.50  3.81  111.0   0   0   0
GS Chappell      4     3   26.0     7    73     1   1/37  73.00  2.81  156.0   0   0   0
SR Waugh         6     2    7.0     3    14     0   0/14   N/A   2.00     -    0   0   0
IVA Richards     6     2   17.0     6    57     0   0/18   N/A   3.35     -    0   0   0


Twenty20 Era XI (2003-present)
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Manager: @Kumbis



Squad

:eng: :goldo: :bat: Alastair Cook
:saf: :goldo: :bat: Graeme Smith :c:

:ind: :purpo: :bat: Rahul Dravid
:saf: :purpo: :ar: Jacques Kallis
:aus: :purpo: :bat: Ricky Ponting
:ind: :purpo: :bat: Sachin Tendulkar - Right-arm legbreak/medium

:wi: :purpo: :bat: Shivnarine Chanderpaul - Right-arm legbreak
:saf: :purpo: :wkb: AB de Villiers
:sri: :purpo: :wkb: Kumar Sangakkara

:ind: :goldo: :wk: MS Dhoni
:ned: :redo: :ar: Ryan ten Doeschate :pst:
:nz: :goldo: :ar: Daniel Vettori

:eng: :goldo: :bwl: James Anderson
:nz: :redo: :bwl: Shane Bond
:aus: :goldo: :ar: Mitchell Johnson
:saf: :purpo: :bwl: Dale Steyn

:sri: :purpo: :bwl: Muttiah Muralitharan
:eng: :purpo: :ar: Graeme Swann

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HTML:
TWENTY20 ERA XI

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
AB de Villiers    5     8    1  428  136   61.14  836   51.20   1    3   3   1   1   -
GC Smith          5     8    0  346  102   43.25  671   51.56   2    1   1   0   9   -
AN Cook           4     6    0  297  170   49.50  590   50.34   1    0   0   1   3   -
SR Tendulkar      3     5    0  254  174   50.80  462   54.98   1    0   4   0   3   -
JH Kallis         5     8    0  222  101   27.75  646   34.37   1    0   0   0   4   -
R Dravid          4     6    0  211  150   35.17  484   43.59   1    0   1   0   2   -
MS Dhoni          4     6    0  159   89   26.50  318   50.00   0    1   2   1   9   0
RT Ponting        2     4    0  195   76   48.75  350   55.71   0    2   2   0   6   -
KC Sangakkara     2     4    1  143  100*  47.67  310   46.13   1    0   2   0   3   0
MG Johnson        5     8    0  128   54   16.00  294   43.54   0    1   2   1   3   -
DW Steyn          5     8    0   90   32   11.25  253   35.57   0    0   0   2   1   -
RN ten Doeschate  2     3    0   59   23   19.67  125   47.20   0    0   1   0   4   -
SE Bond           2     3    2   42   27*  42.00  123   34.15   0    0   0   0   0   -
GP Swann          1     1    0   28   28   28.00   50   56.00   0    0   0   0   1   -
JM Anderson       3     5    4   15    7   15.00   50   30.00   0    0   0   0   0   -
S Chanderpaul     1     1    0    8    8    8.00   20   40.00   0    0   0   0   0   -
DL Vettori        1     2    0    2    2    1.00   17   11.77   0    0   0   1   1   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
DW Steyn         5    10  239.4    78   622    30   5/57  20.73  2.60   47.9   1   2   1
JM Anderson      4     8  191.1    48   575    21   4/78  27.38  3.01   54.6   1   0   0
MG Johnson       5    10  214.0    53   672    21  5/101  32.00  3.14   61.1   0   1   0
SE Bond          2     4   86.2    26   210    11   5/36  19.09  2.43   47.1   0   1   0
JH Kallis        5    10  114.0    23   348     6   2/35  58.00  3.05  114.0   0   0   0
GP Swann         1     2   81.0    29   218     4   3/55  54.50  2.69  121.5   0   0   0
DL Vettori       1     2   48.0    15   132     2  2/103  66.00  2.75  144.0   0   0   0
SR Tendulkar     3     4   23.1     7    66     1   1/32  66.00  2.85  139.0   0   0   0
RN ten Doeschate 2     3   26.0     4    90     1   1/41  90.00  3.46  156.0   0   0   0
GC Smith         5     1    2.0     0     4     0   0/4    N/A   2.00     -    0   0   0
 

Legends At Battle will be played in the ODI format for the first time in nine seasons since it's inception. For it's ninth season, all-time XIs from the twelve Test-playing nations and the four best associate nations over the course of ODI cricket's 46-year long history, will play out a 12-team tournament to determine the greatest ODI side of all-time. The four lowest ranked Test nations will join the four top associate nations in a preliminary round to decide the four available berths for the final tournament.

The participating nations are (in alphabetical order): :afg: Afghanistan, :aus: Australia, :ban: Bangladesh, :can: Canada, :eng: England, :ind: India, :ire: Ireland, :ken: Kenya, :ned: Netherlands, :nzf: New Zealand, :pak: Pakistan, :sco: Scotland, :saf: South Africa, :sri:Sri Lanka, :wi: West Indies and :zim: Zimbabwe.


I've always wanted to run one of these all-time ODI thingies ever since I started managing leagues, but for one reason or another I have never been able to do so. Well, there's no time like the present.

Sign-ups (not on a first-come-first-serve basis) are open as of now for the following teams:

:afg: Afghanistan (must play in Preliminary Round)
:aus: Australia
:ban: Bangladesh (must play in Preliminary Round)
:can: Canada (must play in Preliminary Round)
:eng: England
:ind: India
:ire: Ireland (must play in Preliminary Round)
:ken: Kenya (must play in Preliminary Round)
:ned: Netherlands (must play in Preliminary Round)
:nzf: New Zealand
:pak: Pakistan
:sco: Scotland (must play in Preliminary Round)
:saf: South Africa
:sri: Sri Lanka
:wi: West Indies
:zim: Zimbabwe (must play in Preliminary Round)


@Aislabie @CerealKiller @Kumbis @Naman Thakur @PCA @Pinch hitter @PresidentEvil @Saroj padhy @The Deadman @themusketeer @UMCricket @User2010 @Yash.

Just as a heads-up, I'm mass-tagging all managers who have participated in the two most recently concluded seasons of this league. A failure in communication last season resulted in arguably two of my most reliable managers throughout the course of this league's long history missing out. I won't be having any of that this time around.

Please declare your interest using the form below:

Code:
Name - 1st preference, 2nd preference, 3rd preference

Note: Those interested in managing two teams apiece can either pick a Full Member and an associate, or two associates. Ireland and Afghanistan having gained Test status this year no longer count as associates.
 

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