First Inning ; India Batting
First ODI: India vs Sri Lanka, Rajkot
First ODI: India vs Sri Lanka, Rajkot
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. The pitch report by Shastri suggested that its going to be very difficult for the team batting first, especially, the first half an hour or so. It might just prove to be wrong if the Indian openers Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag get going.
Code:
0.1 Malinga to Sehwag, no run, Defensively played by Virender Sehwag
0.2 Malinga to Sehwag, one run, Great cooperation between Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar
0.3 Malinga to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.4 Malinga to Sehwag, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.5 Malinga to Sehwag, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.6 Malinga to Sehwag, no ball, no run, Left alone by Virender Sehwag
0.6 Malinga to Sehwag, no run, Left alone by Virender Sehwag
End of over 1 (3 runs)
INDIA 3/0
(R/R: 3.00)
Lasith Malinga 1.0-0-3-0
Virender Sehwag 1(5b)
Sachin Tendulkar 1(1b)
1.1 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
1.2 Kulasekara to Sehwag, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
1.3 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Virender Sehwag
1.4 Kulasekara to Sehwag, no run, Left alone by Virender Sehwag
1.5 Kulasekara to Sehwag, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
[B][COLOR="Red"]1.6 Kulasekara to Sehwag, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Sangakkara[/COLOR][/B]
[I]Virender Sehwag 2 (9b)
c. Sangakkara b. Kulasekara[/I]
[B]End of over 2 (3 runs)
INDIA 6/1
(R/R: 3.00)
Nuwan Kulasekara 1.0-0-3-1
Guatam Gambhir 0(0b)
Sachin Tendulkar 3(3b)[/B]A good start for the Sri Lankans here. A slow start was expected on this wicket. But, along with the slow start, India lost their opener Virender Sehwag (2) on just 6. The Sri Lankans are happy as expected. All seems to be going well for. Keeping the runs down, taking wickets along with Lasith Malinga being able to make in the first ODI.
Code:
2.1 Malinga to Tendulkar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumara Sangakkara
2.2 Malinga to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Guatam Gambhir
2.3 Malinga to Gambhir, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
2.4 Malinga to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Guatam Gambhir
2.5 Malinga to Gambhir, no run, Left alone by Guatam Gambhir
2.6 Malinga to Gambhir, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 3 (3 runs)
INDIA 9/1
(R/R: 3.00)
Lasith Malinga 2.0-0-6-0
Guatam Gambhir 1(3b)
Sachin Tendulkar 5(6b)
3.1 Mathews to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Sangakkara allows yet another run
3.2 Mathews to Gambhir, no run, Left alone by Guatam Gambhir
3.3 Mathews to Gambhir, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumara Sangakkara
3.4 Mathews to Gambhir, two runs, Overthrow by Kapugedera instead of 1 they get 2
3.5 Mathews to Gambhir, no run, Left alone by Guatam Gambhir
3.6 Mathews to Gambhir, one run, One more to the total
End of over 4 (4 runs)
INDIA 13/1
(R/R: 3.25)
Angelo Mathews 1.0-0-4-0
Sachin Tendulkar 6(7b)
Guatam Gambhir 4(8b)
4.1 Kulasekara to Gambhir, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
4.2 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Nuwan Kulasekara, deserving this punishment
4.3 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, three runs, Great work by Malinga saved a certain boundary
[B][COLOR="Red"]4.4 Kulasekara to Gambhir, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Kulasekara. Gambhir didnt have a clue[/COLOR][/B]
[I]Guatam Gambhir 7 (10b)
b. Kulasekara[/I]
4.5 Kulasekara to Y Singh, one run, The misfield by Mathews allows yet another run
4.6 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
[B]End of over 5 (12 runs)
INDIA 25/2
(R/R: 5.00)
Nuwan Kulasekara 2.0-0-15-2
Yuvraj Singh 1(1b)
Sachin Tendulkar 14(10b 1X4)[/B]Another wicket for Kulasekara. He is just rocking. Kulasekara has sent back the Delhi dashers back to the pavilion. Sangakkara seems to be leading from the front and in a wise manner. He knew that Malinga isn't 100% fit, so he got rid of him and bought in Mathews. Everyone knows how dangerous Mathews can be with the new ball. And with Kulasekara bowling in such fashion, it doesn't look good for the Indian team.
Gautam Gambhir walks back after getting dismissed by Kulasekara
Code:
5.1 Mathews to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.2 Mathews to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.3 Mathews to Y Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.4 Mathews to Y Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh was completely deceived
5.5 Mathews to Y Singh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumara Sangakkara
5.6 Mathews to Y Singh, no run, Left alone by Yuvraj Singh
End of over 6 (1 runs)
INDIA 26/2
(R/R: 4.33)
Angelo Mathews 2.0-0-5-0
Yuvraj Singh 1(5b)
Sachin Tendulkar 15(12b 1X4)
6.1 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Sachin Tendulkar
6.2 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, 4 byes, That ball bounced too much. Kumara Sangakkara didnt have a chance
6.3 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Sangakkara allows yet another run
6.4 Kulasekara to Y Singh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumara Sangakkara
6.5 Kulasekara to Y Singh, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
6.6 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Mathews allows yet another run
End of over 7 (11 runs)
INDIA 37/2
(R/R: 5.29)
Nuwan Kulasekara 3.0-0-22-2
Yuvraj Singh 2(7b)
Sachin Tendulkar 21(16b 2X4)
7.1 Mathews to Tendulkar, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Sachin Tendulkar
7.2 Mathews to Tendulkar, 4 byes, That ball bounced too much. Kumara Sangakkara didnt have a chance
7.3 Mathews to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Sangakkara allows yet another run
7.4 Mathews to Y Singh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumara Sangakkara
7.5 Mathews to Y Singh, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
7.6 Mathews to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Mathews allows yet another run
End of over 8 (11 runs)
INDIA 48/2
(R/R: 6.00)
Angelo Mathews 3.0-0-12-0
Yuvraj Singh 3(9b)
Sachin Tendulkar 27(20b 3X4)
8.1 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.2 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.3 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Sachin Tendulkar
8.4 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, 4 byes, That ball bounced too much. Kumara Sangakkara didnt have a chance
8.5 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Sangakkara allows yet another run
8.6 Kulasekara to Y Singh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumara Sangakkara
End of over 9 (9 runs)
INDIA 57/2
(R/R: 6.33)
Nuwan Kulasekara 4.0-0-27-2
Yuvraj Singh 3(10b)
Sachin Tendulkar 32(25b 4X4)
9.1 Murli'aran to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Jayaw'dene allows yet another run
9.2 Murli'aran to Y Singh, no run, Yuvraj Singh was completely deceived
9.3 Murli'aran to Y Singh, no run, Left alone by Yuvraj Singh
9.4 Murli'aran to Y Singh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumara Sangakkara
9.5 Murli'aran to Y Singh, two runs, Overthrow by Kapugedera instead of 1 they get 2
9.6 Murli'aran to Y Singh, no run, Left alone by Yuvraj Singh
End of over 10 (3 runs)
INDIA 60/2
(R/R: 6.00)
Mutiah Murlitharan 1.0-0-3-0
Yuvraj Singh 5(15b)
Sachin Tendulkar 33(26b 4X4)
10.1 Malinga to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga
10.2 Malinga to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
10.3 Malinga to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Murli'aran allows yet another run
10.4 Malinga to Y Singh, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
10.5 Malinga to Y Singh, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga
10.6 Malinga to Y Singh, legbye, Yuvraj Singh was completely deceived
End of over 11 (2 runs)
INDIA 62/2
(R/R: 5.64)
Lasith Malinga 3.0-0-7-0
Sachin Tendulkar 34(29b 4X4)
Yuvraj Singh 5(18b)
11.1 Mendis to Y Singh, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
11.2 Mendis to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
11.3 Mendis to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.4 Mendis to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.5 Mendis to Y Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar
11.6 Mendis to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
End of over 12 (3 runs)
INDIA 65/2
(R/R: 5.42)
Ajantha Mendis 1.0-0-3-0
Sachin Tendulkar 35(33b 4X4)
Yuvraj Singh 7(20b)
12.1 Kulasekara to Y Singh, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
12.2 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
12.3 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
12.4 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, no ball, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12.4 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12.5 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
12.6 Kulasekara to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh
End of over 13 (11 runs)
INDIA 76/2
(R/R: 5.85)
Nuwan Kulasekara 5.0-0-38-2
Yuvraj Singh 8(21b)
Sachin Tendulkar 44(38b 4X4 1X6)
13.1 Murli'aran to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.2 Murli'aran to Tendulkar, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sachin Tendulkar
[B][COLOR="Red"]13.3 Murli'aran to Tendulkar, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Upul Tharanga[/COLOR][/B]
[I]Sachin Tendulkar 48 (41b 5X4 1X6)
c. Tharanga b. Murli'aran[/I]
13.4 Murli'aran to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh
13.5 Murli'aran to Y Singh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumara Sangakkara
13.6 Murli'aran to Y Singh, no run, Defensively played by Yuvraj Singh
[B]End of over 14 (5 runs)
INDIA 81/3
(R/R: 5.79)
Mutiah Murlitharan 2.0-0-8-1
Yuvraj Singh 8(23b)
MS Dhoni 1(1b)[/B]The Indian innings had begun to settle with Tendulkar reaching the 40s with a strike rate of more than 100 and Yuvraj supporting him well. However, the Murali - Sachin battle was something all were looking forward to see and eventually, it was Muttiah who succeed. He dismissed his counterpart, Sachin Tendulkar on 48. The crowd was stunned as Sachin couldn't covert a good start into a huge score.
Code:
14.1 Kulasekara to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Samarweera allows yet another run
14.2 Kulasekara to Y Singh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.3 Kulasekara to Y Singh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.4 Kulasekara to Y Singh, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Yuvraj Singh
[B][COLOR="Red"]14.5 Kulasekara to Y Singh, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Upul Tharanga[/COLOR][/B]
[I]Yuvraj Singh 12 (27b 1X4)
c. Tharanga b. Kulasekara[/I]
14.6 Kulasekara to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni
End of over 15 (6 runs)
INDIA 87/4
(R/R: 5.80)
Nuwan Kulasekara 6.0-0-44-3
MS Dhoni 2(2b)
Ravindra Jadeja 1(1b)
15.1 Malinga to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
15.2 Malinga to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
15.3 Malinga to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
15.4 Malinga to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja was completely deceived
15.5 Malinga to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni
15.6 Malinga to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
End of over 16 (1 runs)
INDIA 88/4
(R/R: 5.50)
Lasith Malinga 4.0-0-8-0
MS Dhoni 2(3b)
Ravindra Jadeja 2(6b)
16.1 Murli'aran to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni
16.2 Murli'aran to Dhoni, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
16.3 Murli'aran to Jadeja, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.4 Murli'aran to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni
16.5 Murli'aran to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
[B][COLOR="Red"]16.6 Murli'aran to Dhoni, OUT, Ajantha Mendis takes an easy catch to dismiss MS Dhoni[/COLOR][/B]
[I]MS Dhoni 5 (6b)
c. Mendis b. Murli'aran[/I]
End of over 17 (5 runs)
INDIA 93/5
(R/R: 5.47)
Mutiah Murlitharan 3.0-0-13-2
Harbhajan Singh 0(0b)
Ravindra Jadeja 4(9b)
17.1 Malinga to Jadeja, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.2 Malinga to Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja missed that one by a mile
17.3 Malinga to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.4 Malinga to Jadeja, one run, The misfield by Murli'aran allows yet another run
17.5 Malinga to H Singh, no run, Harbhajan Singh was completely deceived
17.6 Malinga to H Singh, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga
End of over 18 (1 runs)
INDIA 94/5
(R/R: 5.22)
Lasith Malinga 5.0-0-9-0
Harbhajan Singh 0(2b)
Ravindra Jadeja 5(13b)
18.1 Mendis to Jadeja, one run, The misfield by Mathews allows yet another run
18.2 Mendis to H Singh, one run, That is very well run by Ravindra Jadeja
18.3 Mendis to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
[B][COLOR="Red"]18.4 Mendis to Jadeja, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket[/COLOR][/B]
[I]Ravindra Jadeja 6 (16b)
lbw b. Mendis[/I]
[B][COLOR="Red"]18.5 Mendis to Kumar, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Mendis. Kumar didnt have a clue, Quack Quack![/COLOR][/B]
[I]Praveen Kumar 0 (1b)
b. Mendis[/I]
18.6 Mendis to Khan, no run, Zaheer Khan was completely deceived
End of over 19 (2 runs)
INDIA 96/7
(R/R: 5.05)
Ajantha Mendis 2.0-0-5-2
Zaheer Khan 0(1b)
Harbhajan Singh 1(3b)
19.1 Kulasekara to H Singh, one run, The misfield by Samarweera allows yet another run
19.2 Kulasekara to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.3 Kulasekara to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.4 Kulasekara to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kulasekara
19.5 Kulasekara to Khan, no run, Zaheer Khan missed that one by a mile
19.6 Kulasekara to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
[B]End of over 20 (1 runs)
INDIA 97/7
(R/R: 4.85)
Nuwan Kulasekara 7.0-0-45-3
Zaheer Khan 0(6b)
Harbhajan Singh 2(4b)[/B]It is often said that batsmen should follow Sachin Tendulkar! But does that mean towards the pavilion too. As soon as Sachin got dismissed, the entire Indian batting line up looked an inter - school team. No sensible shots, no perfect time, no mature play, etc. On the other hand, Kulasekara continued his good bowling in the game along with Muralitharan chipping in with some wickets.
The Indian team looks in deep trouble now. Just 20 overs are bowled and 7 batsmen are back to the pavilion!
Code:
20.1 Murli'aran to H Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.
[B][COLOR="Red"]20.2 Murli'aran to Khan, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Ajantha Mendis, out for a duck[/COLOR][/B]
[I]Zaheer Khan 0 (7b)
c. Mendis b. Murli'aran[/I]
20.3 Murli'aran to Ojha, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.4 Murli'aran to Ojha, one run, Great cooperation between Pragyan Ojha and Harbhajan Singh
20.5 Murli'aran to H Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.6 Murli'aran to H Singh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
End of over 21 (2 runs)
INDIA 99/8
(R/R: 4.71)
Mutiah Murlitharan 4.0-0-15-3
Harbhajan Singh 3(7b)
Pragyan Ojha 1(2b)
21.1 Mendis to Ojha, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumara Sangakkara
21.2 Mendis to Ojha, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.3 Mendis to Ojha, no run, Left alone by Pragyan Ojha
21.4 Mendis to Ojha, one run, Great cooperation between Pragyan Ojha and Harbhajan Singh
21.5 Mendis to H Singh, one run, The misfield by Tharanga allows yet another run
21.6 Mendis to Ojha, one run, Great cooperation between Pragyan Ojha and Harbhajan Singh
End of over 22 (3 runs)
INDIA 102/8
(R/R: 4.64)
Ajantha Mendis 3.0-0-8-2
Harbhajan Singh 4(8b)
Pragyan Ojha 3(7b)
22.1 Murli'aran to Ojha, two runs, Overthrow by Jayaw'dene instead of 1 they get 2
22.2 Murli'aran to Ojha, one run, The misfield by Mendis allows yet another run
22.3 Murli'aran to H Singh, three runs, Great work by Dilshan saved a certain boundary
22.4 Murli'aran to Ojha, no run, Defensively played by Pragyan Ojha
[B][COLOR="Red"]22.5 Murli'aran to Ojha, OUT, Mutiah Murlitharan takes an easy catch to dismiss Pragyan Ojha[/COLOR][/B]
[I]Pragyan Ojha 6 (11b)
c & b. Murli'aran[/I]
Murli'aran, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim
22.6 Murli'aran to Nehra, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
End of over 23 (6 runs)
INDIA 108/9
(R/R: 4.70)
Mutiah Murlitharan 5.0-0-21-4
Ashish Nehra 0(1b)
Harbhajan Singh 7(9b)
23.1 Malinga to H Singh, no run, Harbhajan Singh missed that one by a mile
23.2 Malinga to H Singh, no run, Harbhajan Singh missed that one by a mile
23.3 Malinga to H Singh, two runs, Overthrow by Jayaw'dene instead of 1 they get 2
23.4 Malinga to H Singh, one run, The misfield by Mendis allows yet another run
23.5 Malinga to Nehra, three runs, Great work by Dilshan saved a certain boundary
23.6 Malinga to H Singh, no run, Defensively played by Harbhajan Singh
End of over 24 (6 runs)
INDIA 114/9
(R/R: 4.75)
Lasith Malinga 6.0-0-15-0
Harbhajan Singh 10(14b)
Ashish Nehra 3(2b)
24.1 Murli'aran to Nehra, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Kumara Sangakkara
24.2 Murli'aran to Nehra, one run, Dropped! Murli'aran made a big mess of that simple chance
24.3 Murli'aran to H Singh, no run, Harbhajan Singh was completely deceived
24.4 Murli'aran to H Singh, no run, Harbhajan Singh missed that one by a mile
24.5 Murli'aran to H Singh, two runs, Overthrow by Jayaw'dene instead of 1 they get 2
24.6 Murli'aran to H Singh, one run, The misfield by Mendis allows yet another run
End of over 25 (4 runs)
INDIA 118/9
(R/R: 4.72)
Mutiah Murlitharan 6.0-0-25-4
Ashish Nehra 4(4b)
Harbhajan Singh 13(18b)
[B][COLOR="Red"]25.1 Mendis to H Singh, OUT, Thats out by a long way!!! Great throw from Ajantha Mendis[/COLOR][/B]
[I]Harbhajan Singh 13 (19b)
run out (Mendis)[/I]
[B]End of innings (25.1 overs)
INDIA 118/10 (RR: 4.69)
Ajantha Mendis 3.1-0-8-2
Ashish Nehra 4(4b)[/B]
Muttiah Muralitharan takes an amazing diving catch to dismiss Pragyan Ojha.
Code:
Player Status Runs Blls 4s 6s S/R
Virender Sehwag c. Sangakkara b. Kulasekara 2 9 0 0 22.2%
Sachin Tendulkar c. Tharanga b. Murli'aran 48 41 5 1 117.1%
Guatam Gambhir b. Kulasekara 7 10 0 0 70.0%
Yuvraj Singh c. Tharanga b. Kulasekara 12 27 1 0 44.4%
MS Dhoni c. Mendis b. Murli'aran 5 6 0 0 83.3%
Ravindra Jadeja lbw b. Mendis 6 16 0 0 37.5%
Harbhajan Singh run out (Mendis) 13 19 0 0 68.4%
Praveen Kumar b. Mendis 0 1 0 0 0.0%
Zaheer Khan c. Mendis b. Murli'aran 0 7 0 0 0.0%
Pragyan Ojha c & b. Murli'aran 6 11 0 0 54.5%
Ashish Nehra not out 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Total: 118/10 Overs: 25.1 Run Rate: 2.36 Extras: 15
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SRI LANKA Bowling
Player Overs Mdns Runs Wkts E/R Wds NBs
Lasith Malinga 6.0 0 15 0 2.50 0 1
Nuwan Kulasekara 7.0 0 45 3 6.43 0 1
Angelo Mathews 3.0 0 12 0 4.00 0 0
Mutiah Murlitharan 6.0 0 25 4 4.17 0 0
Ajantha Mendis 3.1 0 8 2 2.53 0 0
EXTRAS Wides: 0 No Balls: 2 Leg Byes: 1 Byes: 12
Total: 118/10 Overs: 25.1 Run Rate: 2.36 Extras: 15
-X-
INDIA Partnerships
Batsmen Runs (Balls)
V Sehwag Tendulkar ?? 6 (12)
G Gambhir Tendulkar ??????? 17 (16)
Y Singh Tendulkar ???????????????????????? 57 (53)
Y Singh M Dhoni ?? 6 (8)
R Jadeja M Dhoni ??? 7 (13)
R Jadeja H Singh ? 3 (10)
P Kumar H Singh 0 (1)
Z Khan H Singh ? 2 (9)
P Ojha H Singh ???? 10 (15)
A Nehra H Singh ???? 10 (14)
Fall of Wickets 6/1 23/2 80/3 86/4 93/5
96/6 96/7 98/8 108/9 118/10
Total: 118/10 Overs: 25.1 Run Rate: 2.36 Extras: 15That's the end of the Indian innings. The batted terribly. Wrong shot selections has caused India to be the price for it. The entire team is dismissed for just 118 after 25 odd overs. All knew that batting on this pitch wouldn't be easy, but nobody expected such a dramatic first inning out of it.
For the Sri Lankans, Muttiah Muralitharan and Nuwan Kulasekara looked amazing. Murali picked up 4 vital wickets, including the one of Sachin, who was batting pretty well today, when compared to the other batsmen in the team. On the other hand, Kulasekara has to be given equal credit. He dismissed Sehwag and Gambhir early and gave Sri Lanka a perfect stage to dominate this match.
The Sri Lankan bowlers have done their job pretty well. Now its up to the batsmen. It won't really be a hard job for the Lankans to chase 119 in 50 overs, but who knows, we might be in for a surprise here.
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