T20
Panel of Selectors
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- Mar 11, 2003
A thriller in prospect at The Oval
After 25 overs there is absolutely nothing to choose between the two teams. Compared to World XI's 158 for 5 at the half way stage Australia have reached, well 156 for 5.
Australia made a positive start to the chase. Gilchrist and Hayden picked the gaps with ease. At 24 Harmison provided the breakthrough removing the dangerous looking Gilchrist as he edged to first slip. Ponting and Hayden kept up the charge but Hayden tried to clear the boundry and was caught at long on. Martin looked in superb form right from start and this pair added some quick runs as runrate almost touched 7. Fleming brought back Bond for his 2nd spell and the decision paid off as Sangakkara took a good catch diving to his left. Lehmann and Martin added more useful runs at a quick rate. Martin raced to his 50 and at that stage Aussies looked on track for a win. but he was bowled soon after. Kumble got one to turn sharply and beat Martin's sweep. Looking at the way pitch was taking some turn, Fleming gave Tendulkar a go and he responded by producing a beauty to beat Symonds.
though Aussies are still favorites at this stage, another wicket and World XI would be in with a good chance to square this series. With 124 still needed from 150 balls, this one is not over yet.
After 25 overs there is absolutely nothing to choose between the two teams. Compared to World XI's 158 for 5 at the half way stage Australia have reached, well 156 for 5.
Australia made a positive start to the chase. Gilchrist and Hayden picked the gaps with ease. At 24 Harmison provided the breakthrough removing the dangerous looking Gilchrist as he edged to first slip. Ponting and Hayden kept up the charge but Hayden tried to clear the boundry and was caught at long on. Martin looked in superb form right from start and this pair added some quick runs as runrate almost touched 7. Fleming brought back Bond for his 2nd spell and the decision paid off as Sangakkara took a good catch diving to his left. Lehmann and Martin added more useful runs at a quick rate. Martin raced to his 50 and at that stage Aussies looked on track for a win. but he was bowled soon after. Kumble got one to turn sharply and beat Martin's sweep. Looking at the way pitch was taking some turn, Fleming gave Tendulkar a go and he responded by producing a beauty to beat Symonds.
though Aussies are still favorites at this stage, another wicket and World XI would be in with a good chance to square this series. With 124 still needed from 150 balls, this one is not over yet.
