Matches Posted The Sharjah Cup | India-Pakistan as joint Champions!

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FINAL 1


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:pak: PAKISTAN v/s :ind: INDIA
@Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium

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PAKISTAN WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST

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Code:
0.1  Akram to Tendulkar, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Sachin Tendulkar
0.2  Akram to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Wasim Akram, deserving this punishment
0.3  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
0.4  Akram to Sidhu, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
0.5  Akram to Tendulkar, FOUR, Sachin Tendulkar is one of the best batsmen in the world
0.6  Akram to Tendulkar, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 1  (15 runs)
         INDIA                15/0
         (R/R: 15.00)
         Wasim Akram          1.0-0-13-0
         Navjot Singh Sidhu    0(1b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     13(5b 3X4)

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What a start that is for Tendulkar as he struck 3 boundaries off the first over of the innings. Wasim Akram not pleased as India managed 15 from the first over!!
Code:
1.1  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Navjot Singh Sidhu
1.2  Younis to Sidhu, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.3  Younis to Sidhu, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
1.4  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
1.5  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Navjot Singh Sidhu
1.6  Younis to Sidhu, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 2  (3 runs)
         INDIA                18/0
         (R/R:  9.00)
         Waqar Younis         1.0-0-3-0
         Navjot Singh Sidhu    1(4b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     15(8b 3X4)

2.1  Akram to Tendulkar, FOUR, Sachin Tendulkar is one of the best batsmen in the world
2.2  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram       
2.3  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
2.4  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Akram allows yet another run
2.5  Akram to Sidhu, no run, Defensively played by Navjot Singh Sidhu
2.6  Akram to Sidhu, OUT, Saqlain Mushtaq takes an easy catch to dismiss Navjot Singh Sidhu

         Navjot Singh Sidhu     1 (6b)
         c. Mushtaq     b. Akram


         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         INDIA                23/1
         (R/R:  7.67)
         Wasim Akram          2.0-0-18-1
         Mohammad Azharuddin   0(0b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     20(12b 4X4)

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And the Pakistan skipper is delighted and why won't he be. Wasim Akram gets Sidhu for just 1, India lose their first with 23 on the board.
Code:
3.1  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
3.2  Razzaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, Sachin Tendulkar is one of the best batsmen in the world
3.3  Razzaq to Tendulkar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
3.4  Razzaq to Azharuddin, no run, Left alone by Mohammad Azharuddin
3.5  Razzaq to Azharuddin, FOUR, Abdul Razzaq cant belive it
3.6  Razzaq to Azharuddin, legbye, Mohammad Azharuddin was completely deceived

         End of over 4  (12 runs)
         INDIA                35/1
         (R/R:  8.75)
         Abdul Razzaq         1.0-0-11-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     27(15b 5X4)
         Mohammad Azharuddin   4(3b 1X4)

4.1  Akram to Azharuddin, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram       
4.2  Akram to Azharuddin, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Mohammad Azharuddin    4 (5b 1X4)
         lbw            b. Akram

4.3  Akram to Ganguly, one run, Great cooperation between Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar 
4.4  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram       
4.5  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.6  Akram to Ganguly, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram       

         End of over 5  (2 runs)
         INDIA                37/2
         (R/R:  7.40)
         Wasim Akram          3.0-0-20-2
         Sourav Ganguly        1(2b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     28(17b 5X4)

5.1  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan        
5.2  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Razzaq      
5.3  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
5.4  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.5  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.6  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 6  (0 runs)
         INDIA                37/2
         (R/R:  6.17)
         Abdul Razzaq         2.0-0-11-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     28(23b 5X4)
         Sourav Ganguly        1(2b)

6.1  Akram to Ganguly, no ball, legbye, Sourav Ganguly was completely deceived
6.1  Akram to Ganguly, legbye, Sourav Ganguly was completely deceived
6.2  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
6.3  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.4  Akram to Tendulkar, three runs, Great work by Akram saved a certain boundary
6.5  Akram to Ganguly, no run, Left alone by Sourav Ganguly
6.6  Akram to Ganguly, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         INDIA                43/2
         (R/R:  6.14)
         Wasim Akram          4.0-0-25-2
         Sachin Tendulkar     31(26b 5X4)
         Sourav Ganguly        2(5b)

7.1  Younis to Ganguly, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.2  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Razzaq allows yet another run
7.3  Younis to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.4  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly missed that one by a mile
7.5  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Left alone by Sourav Ganguly
7.6  Younis to Ganguly, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 8  (5 runs)
         INDIA                48/2
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Waqar Younis         2.0-0-8-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     32(27b 5X4)
         Sourav Ganguly        6(10b)

8.1  Akram to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.2  Akram to Ganguly, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.3  Akram to Tendulkar, legbye, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
8.4  Akram to Ganguly, no ball, no run, Sourav Ganguly missed that one by a mile
8.4  Akram to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly missed that one by a mile
8.5  Akram to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.6  Akram to Ganguly, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Sourav Ganguly         7 (15b)
         lbw            b. Akram


         End of over 9  (3 runs)
         INDIA                51/3
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Wasim Akram          5.0-0-27-3
         Rahul Dravid          0(0b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     32(28b 5X4)

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He's gone a little expensive but he got 3 crucial wickets did Wasim Akram. Another incredible display this! India have lost their 3rd wicket inside 10 overs.
Code:
9.1  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan        
9.2  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.3  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.4  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Akram allows yet another run
9.5  Razzaq to Dravid, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
9.6  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile

         End of over 10  (3 runs)
         INDIA                54/3
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Abdul Razzaq         3.0-1-14-0
         Rahul Dravid          2(2b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     33(32b 5X4)

10.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.2  Mushtaq to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
10.3  Mushtaq to Dravid, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
10.4  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
10.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
10.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 11  (3 runs)
         INDIA                57/3
         (R/R:  5.18)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      1.0-0-3-0
         Rahul Dravid          3(4b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     35(36b 5X4)

11.1  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
11.2  Younis to Dravid, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar 
11.3  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid     
11.4  Younis to Dravid, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar 
11.5  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid     
11.6  Younis to Dravid, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Waqar Younis, deserving this punishment

         End of over 12  (9 runs)
         INDIA                66/3
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Waqar Younis         3.0-0-17-0
         Rahul Dravid          9(7b 1X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     38(39b 5X4)

12.1  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid     
12.2  M Ahmed to Dravid, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.3  M Ahmed to Dravid, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
12.4  M Ahmed to Dravid, no run, Defensively played by Rahul Dravid
12.5  M Ahmed to Dravid, no run, Left alone by Rahul Dravid
12.6  M Ahmed to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile

         End of over 13  (1 runs)
         INDIA                67/3
         (R/R:  5.15)
         Mushtaq Ahmed        1.0-0-1-0
         Rahul Dravid          9(12b 1X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     39(40b 5X4)

13.1  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.2  Akram to Tendulkar, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
13.3  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram       
13.4  Akram to Tendulkar, FOUR, Wasim Akram cant belive it
13.5  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by I Ahmed allows yet another run
      The crowd cheers for Sachin Tendulkar's fifty

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There's the half century for the Master Blaster Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar- It took him just 45 deliveries and he has smashed the Pakistan Captain in particular. Ironically, Akram have looked to be the best bowler today while bowling to the other Indian batsmen.
Code:
13.6  Akram to Dravid, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar 

         End of over 14  (12 runs)
         INDIA                79/3
         (R/R:  5.64)
         Wasim Akram          6.0-0-39-3
         Sachin Tendulkar     50(45b 6X4 1X6)
         Rahul Dravid         10(13b 1X4)

14.1  Younis to Dravid, one run, The misfield by Mushtaq allows yet another run
14.2  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
14.3  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
14.4  Younis to Tendulkar, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Sachin Tendulkar
14.5  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid     
14.6  Younis to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile

         End of over 15  (6 runs)
         INDIA                85/3
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Waqar Younis         4.0-0-23-0
         Rahul Dravid         11(15b 1X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     55(49b 7X4 1X6)

15.1  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, Dropped! Razzaq made a big mess of that simple chance
15.2  Akram to Dravid, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Rahul Dravid
15.3  Akram to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid was completely deceived
15.4  Akram to Dravid, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Akram. Dravid didnt have a clue

         Rahul Dravid           15 (18b 2X4)
         b. Akram

      Akram, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim

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He's bowled-em!!!! Wasim Akram with his 4th victim and it's Dravid this time. India are now 90/4 and they really need to support Sachin if they are to get to a respectable total.
Code:
15.5  Akram to Jadeja, no run, Ajay Jadeja was completely deceived
15.6  Akram to Jadeja, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 16  (6 runs)
         INDIA                91/4
         (R/R:  5.69)
         Wasim Akram          7.0-0-45-4
         Sachin Tendulkar     56(50b 7X4 1X6)
         Ajay Jadeja           1(2b)

16.1  Afridi to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
16.2  Afridi to Jadeja, no run, Defensively played by Ajay Jadeja
16.3  Afridi to Jadeja, one run, Dropped! Razzaq made a big mess of that simple chance
16.4  Afridi to Tendulkar, legbye, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
16.5  Afridi to Jadeja, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.6  Afridi to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar

         End of over 17  (3 runs)
         INDIA                94/4
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Shahid Afridi        1.0-0-2-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     56(52b 7X4 1X6)
         Ajay Jadeja           3(6b)

17.1  Razzaq to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
17.2  Razzaq to Jadeja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Razzaq      
17.3  Razzaq to Jadeja, no run, Defensively played by Ajay Jadeja
17.4  Razzaq to Jadeja, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.5  Razzaq to Jadeja, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.6  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived

         End of over 18  (1 runs)
         INDIA                95/4
         (R/R:  5.28)
         Abdul Razzaq         4.0-1-15-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     56(53b 7X4 1X6)
         Ajay Jadeja           4(11b)

18.1  M Ahmed to Jadeja, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Yousuf Youhana

         Ajay Jadeja            4 (12b)
         c. Youhana     b. M Ahmed

18.2  M Ahmed to Singh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan        
18.3  M Ahmed to Singh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.4  M Ahmed to Singh, no run, Left alone by Robin Singh
18.5  M Ahmed to Singh, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar 
18.6  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 19  (1 runs)
         INDIA                96/5
         (R/R:  5.05)
         Mushtaq Ahmed        2.0-0-2-1
         Sachin Tendulkar     56(54b 7X4 1X6)
         Robin Singh           1(4b)

19.1  Afridi to Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.2  Afridi to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Robin Singh      
19.3  Afridi to Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.4  Afridi to Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.5  Afridi to Singh, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar 
19.6  Afridi to Tendulkar, no run, Shahid Afridi is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 20  (3 runs)
         INDIA                99/5
         (R/R:  4.95)
         Shahid Afridi        2.0-0-5-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     57(56b 7X4 1X6)
         Robin Singh           3(8b)

20.1  Mushtaq to Singh, no run, Robin Singh missed that one by a mile
20.2  Mushtaq to Singh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.3  Mushtaq to Singh, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
20.4  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, SIX, What a six!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
20.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
20.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar

         End of over 21  (7 runs)
         INDIA               106/5
         (R/R:  5.05)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      2.0-0-10-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     63(59b 7X4 2X6)
         Robin Singh           4(11b)

21.1  M Ahmed to Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Robin Singh and Sachin Tendulkar 
21.2  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Robin Singh      
21.3  M Ahmed to Singh, one run, One more to the total
21.4  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sachin Tendulkar
21.5  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.6  M Ahmed to Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Robin Singh and Sachin Tendulkar 

         End of over 22  (9 runs)
         INDIA               115/5
         (R/R:  5.23)
         Mushtaq Ahmed        3.0-0-10-1
         Sachin Tendulkar     68(62b 8X4 2X6)
         Robin Singh           7(14b)

22.1  Afridi to Singh, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Robin Singh            7 (15b)
         lbw            b. Afridi

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A quicker one from Afridi to get Robin Singh out lbw. India are in disarray now losing their 6th wicket inside 25 overs!!!
Code:
22.2  Afridi to Agarkar, one run, The misfield by Mushtaq allows yet another run
22.3  Afridi to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Ajit Agarkar     
22.4  Afridi to Agarkar, one run, Great cooperation between Ajit Agarkar and Sachin Tendulkar 
22.5  Afridi to Tendulkar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan        
22.6  Afridi to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 23  (4 runs)
         INDIA               119/6
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Shahid Afridi        3.0-0-9-1
         Ajit Agarkar          2(2b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     70(65b 8X4 2X6)

23.1  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Ajit Agarkar     
23.2  Razzaq to Agarkar, one run, One more to the total
23.3  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Razzaq      
23.4  Razzaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Abdul Razzaq, deserving this punishment
23.5  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Ajit Agarkar     
23.6  Razzaq to Agarkar, one run, The misfield by M Ahmed allows yet another run

         End of over 24  (8 runs)
         INDIA               127/6
         (R/R:  5.29)
         Abdul Razzaq         5.0-1-23-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     76(69b 9X4 2X6)
         Ajit Agarkar          4(4b)

24.1  Afridi to Agarkar, no run, Shahid Afridi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
24.2  Afridi to Agarkar, no run, Ajit Agarkar was completely deceived
24.3  Afridi to Agarkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.4  Afridi to Agarkar, no run, Shahid Afridi is getting the ball to turn ferociously
24.5  Afridi to Agarkar, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar 
24.6  Afridi to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 25  (1 runs)
         INDIA               128/6
         (R/R:  5.12)
         Shahid Afridi        4.0-0-10-1
         Sachin Tendulkar     76(70b 9X4 2X6)
         Ajit Agarkar          5(9b)

25.1  Razzaq to Agarkar, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
25.2  Razzaq to Agarkar, no run, Left alone by Ajit Agarkar
25.3  Razzaq to Agarkar, one run, Great cooperation between Ajit Agarkar and Sachin Tendulkar 
25.4  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.5  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Haq allows yet another run
25.6  Razzaq to Agarkar, no ball, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan        
25.6  Razzaq to Agarkar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan        

         End of over 26  (5 runs)
         INDIA               133/6
         (R/R:  5.12)
         Abdul Razzaq         6.0-1-28-0
         Ajit Agarkar          8(13b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     77(72b 9X4 2X6)

26.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
26.2  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Haq allows yet another run
26.3  Mushtaq to Agarkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.4  Mushtaq to Agarkar, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar 
26.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Ajit Agarkar     
26.6  Mushtaq to Agarkar, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 27  (4 runs)
         INDIA               137/6
         (R/R:  5.07)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      3.0-0-14-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     79(75b 9X4 2X6)
         Ajit Agarkar         10(16b)

27.1  M Ahmed to Agarkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.2  M Ahmed to Agarkar, no run, Ajit Agarkar missed that one by a mile
27.3  M Ahmed to Agarkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.4  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.5  M Ahmed to Agarkar, no run, Ajit Agarkar was completely deceived
27.6  M Ahmed to Agarkar, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 28  (3 runs)
         INDIA               140/6
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Mushtaq Ahmed        4.0-0-13-1
         Sachin Tendulkar     80(76b 9X4 2X6)
         Ajit Agarkar         12(21b)

28.1  Afridi to Agarkar, one run, One more to the total
28.2  Afridi to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
28.3  Afridi to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
28.4  Afridi to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
28.5  Afridi to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.6  Afridi to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 29  (1 runs)
         INDIA               141/6
         (R/R:  4.86)
         Shahid Afridi        5.0-0-11-1
         Sachin Tendulkar     80(81b 9X4 2X6)
         Ajit Agarkar         13(22b)

29.1  M Ahmed to Agarkar, one run, One more to the total
29.2  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Razzaq allows yet another run
29.3  M Ahmed to Agarkar, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
29.4  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Ajit Agarkar     
29.5  M Ahmed to Agarkar, no run, Ajit Agarkar missed that one by a mile
29.6  M Ahmed to Agarkar, no run, Ajit Agarkar was completely deceived

         End of over 30  (4 runs)
         INDIA               145/6
         (R/R:  4.83)
         Mushtaq Ahmed        5.0-0-17-1
         Ajit Agarkar         15(26b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     82(83b 9X4 2X6)

30.1  Afridi to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
30.2  Afridi to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run
30.3  Afridi to Agarkar, no run, Ajit Agarkar missed that one by a mile
30.4  Afridi to Agarkar, no run, Defensively played by Ajit Agarkar
30.5  Afridi to Agarkar, no run, Defensively played by Ajit Agarkar
30.6  Afridi to Agarkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 31  (1 runs)
         INDIA               146/6
         (R/R:  4.71)
         Shahid Afridi        6.0-0-12-1
         Ajit Agarkar         15(30b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     83(85b 9X4 2X6)

31.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
31.2  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.3  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.4  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
31.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Ajit Agarkar     
31.6  Mushtaq to Agarkar, one run, Great cooperation between Ajit Agarkar and Sachin Tendulkar 

         End of over 32  (2 runs)
         INDIA               148/6
         (R/R:  4.63)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      4.0-0-16-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     84(90b 9X4 2X6)
         Ajit Agarkar         16(31b)

32.1  Younis to Agarkar, no run, Ajit Agarkar missed that one by a mile
32.2  Younis to Agarkar, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. Yousuf Youhana made an excellent effort in the field

         Ajit Agarkar           16 (33b)
         run out (Youhana)

32.3  Younis to Kumble, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.4  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
32.5  Younis to Kumble, no run, Left alone by Anil Kumble
32.6  Younis to Kumble, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 33  (3 runs)
         INDIA               151/7
         (R/R:  4.58)
         Waqar Younis         5.0-0-26-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     85(91b 9X4 2X6)
         Anil Kumble           2(3b)

33.1  M Ahmed to Kumble, no run, Mushtaq Ahmed is getting the ball to turn ferociously
33.2  M Ahmed to Kumble, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.3  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.4  M Ahmed to Kumble, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.5  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
33.6  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 34  (3 runs)
         INDIA               154/7
         (R/R:  4.53)
         Mushtaq Ahmed        6.0-0-20-1
         Sachin Tendulkar     86(94b 9X4 2X6)
         Anil Kumble           4(6b)

34.1  Razzaq to Kumble, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.2  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Anil Kumble      
34.3  Razzaq to Kumble, one run, The misfield by Anwar allows yet another run
34.4  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
34.5  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
34.6  Razzaq to Kumble, one run, The misfield by Khan allows yet another run

         End of over 35  (5 runs)
         INDIA               159/7
         (R/R:  4.54)
         Abdul Razzaq         7.0-1-33-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     88(97b 9X4 2X6)
         Anil Kumble           7(9b)

35.1  Mushtaq to Kumble, legbye, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
35.2  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan        
35.3  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Anil Kumble      
35.4  Mushtaq to Kumble, no run, Anil Kumble was completely deceived
35.5  Mushtaq to Kumble, no run, Left alone by Anil Kumble
35.6  Mushtaq to Kumble, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 36  (3 runs)
         INDIA               162/7
         (R/R:  4.50)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      5.0-0-18-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     89(99b 9X4 2X6)
         Anil Kumble           8(13b)

36.1  M Ahmed to Kumble, one run, The misfield by Afridi allows yet another run
36.2  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble      
36.3  M Ahmed to Kumble, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar 
36.4  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.5  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
36.6  M Ahmed to Kumble, no ball, no run, Anil Kumble missed that one by a mile
36.6  M Ahmed to Kumble, no run, Anil Kumble missed that one by a mile

         End of over 37  (5 runs)
         INDIA               167/7
         (R/R:  4.51)
         Mushtaq Ahmed        7.0-0-25-1
         Anil Kumble          10(16b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     91(102b 9X4 2X6)

37.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Anil Kumble      
37.2  Mushtaq to Kumble, no run, Defensively played by Anil Kumble
37.3  Mushtaq to Kumble, no run, Anil Kumble was completely deceived
37.4  Mushtaq to Kumble, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.5  Mushtaq to Kumble, no run, Left alone by Anil Kumble
37.6  Mushtaq to Kumble, no run, Left alone by Anil Kumble

         End of over 38  (1 runs)
         INDIA               168/7
         (R/R:  4.42)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      6.0-0-19-0
         Anil Kumble          10(21b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     92(103b 9X4 2X6)

38.1  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.2  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.3  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
38.4  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
38.5  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble      
38.6  M Ahmed to Kumble, no run, Anil Kumble was completely deceived

         End of over 39  (1 runs)
         INDIA               169/7
         (R/R:  4.33)
         Mushtaq Ahmed        8.0-0-26-1
         Anil Kumble          10(22b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     93(108b 9X4 2X6)

39.1  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Anil Kumble      
39.2  Akram to Kumble, one run, One more to the total
39.3  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.4  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
39.5  Akram to Kumble, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.6  Akram to Kumble, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan        

         End of over 40  (3 runs)
         INDIA               172/7
         (R/R:  4.30)
         Wasim Akram          8.0-0-48-4
         Anil Kumble          11(25b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     95(111b 9X4 2X6)

40.1  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
40.2  M Ahmed to Kumble, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar 
40.3  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
40.4  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, Mushtaq Ahmed is getting the ball to turn ferociously
40.5  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
40.6  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived

         End of over 41  (2 runs)
         INDIA               174/7
         (R/R:  4.24)
         Mushtaq Ahmed        9.0-0-28-1
         Sachin Tendulkar     96(116b 9X4 2X6)
         Anil Kumble          12(26b)

41.1  Mushtaq to Kumble, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.2  Mushtaq to Kumble, no run, Anil Kumble was completely deceived
41.3  Mushtaq to Kumble, no run, Left alone by Anil Kumble
41.4  Mushtaq to Kumble, one run, Great cooperation between Anil Kumble and Sachin Tendulkar 
41.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.6  Mushtaq to Kumble, no run, Defensively played by Anil Kumble

         End of over 42  (2 runs)
         INDIA               176/7
         (R/R:  4.19)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      7.0-0-21-0
         Anil Kumble          13(31b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     97(117b 9X4 2X6)

42.1  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.2  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan        
42.3  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, wide, Mushtaq Ahmed bowling a very wayward one
42.3  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
42.4  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
42.5  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.6  M Ahmed to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Mushtaq Ahmed

         End of over 43  (2 runs)
         INDIA               178/7
         (R/R:  4.14)
         Mushtaq Ahmed        10.0-0-30-1
         Anil Kumble          13(31b)
         Sachin Tendulkar     98(124b 9X4 2X6)

43.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
43.2  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.3  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
43.4  Mushtaq to Kumble, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
43.5  Mushtaq to Kumble, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
43.6  Mushtaq to Kumble, one run, Great cooperation between Anil Kumble and Sachin Tendulkar 

         End of over 44  (2 runs)
         INDIA               180/7
         (R/R:  4.09)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      8.0-0-23-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     99(127b 9X4 2X6)
         Anil Kumble          14(34b)

44.1  Younis to Kumble, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Anil Kumble
44.2  Younis to Kumble, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.3  Younis to Kumble, no ball, no run, Anil Kumble missed that one by a mile
44.3  Younis to Kumble, no run, Anil Kumble missed that one by a mile
44.4  Younis to Kumble, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar 
44.5  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.6  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 45  (6 runs)
         INDIA               186/7
         (R/R:  4.13)
         Waqar Younis         6.0-0-32-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     99(129b 9X4 2X6)
         Anil Kumble          19(38b 1X4)

45.1  Mushtaq to Kumble, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar 
45.2  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
45.3  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, Sachin Tendulkar is one of the best batsmen in the world
      Century for Tendulkar. The crowd rises to its feet as he waves his bat

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Magnificient 100 from one of the best in the world!! Wickets falling all around him but still Sachin ensures to take his team to a decent total. He would be hoping to take India past the 200-run mark before India are bowled out.
Code:
45.4  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
45.5  Mushtaq to Kumble, one run, Great cooperation between Anil Kumble and Sachin Tendulkar 
45.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 46  (7 runs)
         INDIA               193/7
         (R/R:  4.20)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      9.0-0-30-0
         Sachin Tendulkar    104(133b 10X4 2X6)
         Anil Kumble          21(40b 1X4)

46.1  Razzaq to Kumble, one run, The misfield by Younis allows yet another run
46.2  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Anil Kumble      
46.3  Razzaq to Kumble, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.4  Razzaq to Kumble, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.5  Razzaq to Kumble, no run, Anil Kumble missed that one by a mile
46.6  Razzaq to Kumble, no run, Left alone by Anil Kumble

         End of over 47  (2 runs)
         INDIA               195/7
         (R/R:  4.15)
         Abdul Razzaq         8.0-1-35-0
         Anil Kumble          22(45b 1X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar    105(134b 10X4 2X6)

47.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
47.2  Mushtaq to Kumble, one run, That was a very risky single.
47.3  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
47.4  Mushtaq to Kumble, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Kumble cant belive it

         Anil Kumble            23 (47b 1X4)
         b. Mushtaq

47.5  Mushtaq to Srinath, three runs, Great work by Razzaq saved a certain boundary
47.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, OUT, Wasim Akram takes an easy catch to dismiss Sachin Tendulkar

         Sachin Tendulkar       109 (137b 10X4 2X6)
         c. Akram       b. Mushtaq

      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Saqlain Mushtaq

         End of over 48  (8 runs)
         INDIA               203/9
         (R/R:  4.23)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      10.0-0-38-2
         Venkatesh Prasad      0(0b)
         Javagal Srinath       3(1b)

48.1  Akram to Srinath, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram       
48.2  Akram to Srinath, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.3  Akram to Srinath, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.4  Akram to Prasad, no run, Venkatesh Prasad was completely deceived
48.5  Akram to Prasad, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan        
48.6  Akram to Prasad, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 49  (1 runs)
         INDIA               204/9
         (R/R:  4.16)
         Wasim Akram          9.0-0-48-4
         Venkatesh Prasad      0(3b)
         Javagal Srinath       3(4b)

49.1  Younis to Srinath, no run, Left alone by Javagal Srinath
49.2  Younis to Srinath, one run, Great cooperation between Javagal Srinath and Venkatesh Prasad 
49.3  Younis to Prasad, one run, That is very well run by Javagal Srinath  
49.4  Younis to Srinath, one run, One more to the total
49.5  Younis to Prasad, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis      
49.6  Younis to Prasad, one run, Great cooperation between Venkatesh Prasad and Javagal Srinath  

         End of over 50  (4 runs)
         INDIA               208/9
         (R/R:  4.16)
         Waqar Younis         7.0-0-36-0
         Javagal Srinath       5(7b)
         Venkatesh Prasad      2(6b)
Code:
         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         INDIA               208/9 (RR:  4.18)
         Waqar Younis          7.0-0-36-0
         Javagal Srinath       5(7b)
         Venkatesh Prasad      2(6b)
Code:
INDIA innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sachin Tendulkar    c. Akram       b. Mushtaq     109   137   10    2   79.6%
Navjot Singh Sidhu  c. Mushtaq     b. Akram         1     6    0    0   16.7%
Mohammad Azharuddin lbw            b. Akram         4     5    1    0   80.0%
Sourav Ganguly      lbw            b. Akram         7    15    0    0   46.7%
Rahul Dravid                       b. Akram        15    18    2    0   83.3%
Ajay Jadeja         c. Youhana     b. M Ahmed       4    12    0    0   33.3%
Robin Singh         lbw            b. Afridi        7    15    0    0   46.7%
Ajit Agarkar        run out (Youhana)              16    33    0    0   48.5%
Anil Kumble                        b. Mushtaq      23    47    1    0   48.9%
Javagal Srinath     not out                         5     7    0    0   71.4%
Venkatesh Prasad    not out                         2     6    0    0   33.3%
 
 Total:  208/9       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  4.16      Extras:  15 
 
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INDIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Tendulkar     N Sidhu      þþþþþþþþþþ                                23 (18)
Tendulkar     Azharuddin   þþþþþ                                     12 (8)
Tendulkar     S Ganguly    þþþþþþþ                                   16 (28)
Tendulkar     R Dravid     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                         39 (40)
Tendulkar     A Jadeja     þþ                                         5 (15)
Tendulkar     R Singh      þþþþþþþþ                                  20 (24)
Tendulkar     A Agarkar    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                            33 (61)
Tendulkar     A Kumble     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                    52 (92)
Tendulkar     J Srinath    þ                                          3 (2)
V Prasad      J Srinath    þþ                                         5 (12)


     Fall of Wickets    23/1      35/2      51/3      90/4      95/5
                        115/6     148/7     200/8     203/9            

 Total:  208/9       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  4.16     Extras:  15
Code:
PAKISTAN Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Wasim Akram           9.0      0      48      4      5.33     0      2
Waqar Younis          7.0      0      36      0      5.14     0      1
Abdul Razzaq          8.0      1      35      0      4.38     0      1
Saqlain Mushtaq      10.0      0      38      2      3.80     0      0
Mushtaq Ahmed        10.0      0      30      1      3.00     1      1
Shahid Afridi         6.0      0      12      1      2.00     0      0

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In the absence of his best bowler in Shoaib Akhtar, Wasim Akram himself took up the responsibility to wreck havoc in the opposition camp. The Pakistan Captain took 4/48 in his 9 overs picking up all 4 of the top order batsman of India. The spinners kept it extremely tight as all of them had an economy of under 4 runs an over! Mushtaq Ahmed got his 2nd opportunity to play in this tournament as he picked the wicket of Ajay Jadeja and conceded just 30 runs in his 10 overs. Shahid Afridi just bowled 6 overs but he gave away only 12 runs and took the wicket of Robin Singh. Saqlain Mushtaq got the priced scalp of Tendulkar while he also picked up Anil Kumble who got out bowled to finish his spell with figures of 2/38 in his 10 overs. Abdul Razzaq also bowled a decent spell but he went wicketless. Waqar Younis is definitely struggling to pick wickets since he came back from his injury and he conceded 36 in his 7 overs without taking a wicket.

Indian batsmen really struggled for their runs and nobody apart from Sachin Tendulkar scored in excess of 30. Infact the best score in the innings after Sachin was that of Kumble who scored 23. Ajit Agarkar also scored useful 16 runs. Azharuddin and Ganguly who helped India to qualify for the Final got out on single digits. Sachin Tendulkar's 109 contributed about 52% of runs in India's innings. Sachin-Kumble partnership of 52 runs was India's best phase in the innings. Pakistan need to score just 209 runs in their 50 overs to get a lead in the best of 3 Finals. But remember, they struggled to chase down a low score against Sri Lanka eventually losing the match by 3 runs. So anything can happen! Will found out to the other side of chase. Stay Tuned!!


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PAKISTAN NEED 209 RUNS @4.18 RUNS PER OVER

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Code:
0.1  Prasad to Anwar, no run, Saeed Anwar was completely deceived
0.2  Prasad to Anwar, no run, Left alone by Saeed Anwar
0.3  Prasad to Anwar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Venkatesh Prasad, deserving this punishment
0.4  Prasad to Anwar, no run, Saeed Anwar missed that one by a mile
0.5  Prasad to Anwar, one run, That is very well run by Shahid Afridi      
0.6  Prasad to Afridi, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 1  (8 runs)
         PAKISTAN              8/0
         (R/R:  8.00   R/R Req:  4.10)
         Venkatesh Prasad     1.0-0-8-0
         Saeed Anwar           5(5b 1X4)
         Shahid Afridi         3(1b)  

1.1  Agarkar to Afridi, no run, Left alone by Shahid Afridi
1.2  Agarkar to Afridi, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.3  Agarkar to Afridi, one run, One more to the total
1.4  Agarkar to Anwar, one run, One more to the total
1.5  Agarkar to Afridi, no ball, one run, The misfield by Kumble allows yet another run
1.5  Agarkar to Afridi, one run, The misfield by Kumble allows yet another run
1.6  Agarkar to Anwar, no run, Defensively played by Saeed Anwar

         End of over 2  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN             12/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  4.10)
         Ajit Agarkar         1.0-0-4-0
         Saeed Anwar           6(7b 1X4)
         Shahid Afridi         5(5b)  

2.1  Srinath to Afridi, no run, Shahid Afridi missed that one by a mile
2.2  Srinath to Afridi, one run, That is very well run by Saeed Anwar        
2.3  Srinath to Anwar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.4  Srinath to Anwar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
2.5  Srinath to Anwar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Srinath       
2.6  Srinath to Anwar, no run, Saeed Anwar missed that one by a mile

         End of over 3  (1 runs)
         PAKISTAN             13/0
         (R/R:  4.33   R/R Req:  4.17)
         Javagal Srinath      1.0-0-1-0
         Saeed Anwar           6(11b 1X4)
         Shahid Afridi         6(7b)  

3.1  Singh to Afridi, no run, Defensively played by Shahid Afridi
3.2  Singh to Afridi, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
3.3  Singh to Afridi, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.4  Singh to Afridi, one run, One more to the total
3.5  Singh to Anwar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.6  Singh to Anwar, no run, Left alone by Saeed Anwar

         End of over 4  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN             16/0
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  4.20)
         Robin Singh          1.0-0-3-0
         Saeed Anwar           6(13b 1X4)
         Shahid Afridi         9(11b)  

4.1  Srinath to Afridi, no run, Defensively played by Shahid Afridi
4.2  Srinath to Afridi, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.3  Srinath to Afridi, no run, Shahid Afridi missed that one by a mile
4.4  Srinath to Afridi, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid       
4.5  Srinath to Afridi, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Javagal Srinath, deserving this punishment
4.6  Srinath to Afridi, no run, Defensively played by Shahid Afridi

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN             20/0
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  4.20)
         Javagal Srinath      2.0-0-5-0
         Shahid Afridi        13(17b 1X4)
         Saeed Anwar           6(13b 1X4)  

5.1  Prasad to Anwar, no run, Saeed Anwar missed that one by a mile
5.2  Prasad to Anwar, OUT, Mohammad Azharuddin takes an easy catch to dismiss Saeed Anwar

         Saeed Anwar            6 (15b 1X4)
         c. Azharuddin  b. Prasad

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That's a big blow for Pakistan as the in-form Saeed Anwar have got out for a low score in consecutive innings. That is the first wicket of Prasad in this tournament. Pakistan have lost their first one with just 20 on the board!
Code:
5.3  Prasad to Youhana, two runs, Overthrow by Ganguly instead of 1 they get 2
5.4  Prasad to Youhana, one run, The misfield by Kumble allows yet another run
5.5  Prasad to Afridi, no run, Left alone by Shahid Afridi
5.6  Prasad to Afridi, one run, Great cooperation between Shahid Afridi and Yousuf Youhana     

         End of over 6  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN             24/1
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  4.20)
         Venkatesh Prasad     2.0-0-12-1
         Yousuf Youhana        3(2b)
         Shahid Afridi        14(19b 1X4)  

6.1  Agarkar to Afridi, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.2  Agarkar to Afridi, one run, The misfield by Tendulkar allows yet another run
6.3  Agarkar to Youhana, one run, That was a very risky single.
6.4  Agarkar to Afridi, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
6.5  Agarkar to Afridi, one run, The misfield by Prasad allows yet another run
6.6  Agarkar to Youhana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 7  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN             27/1
         (R/R:  3.86   R/R Req:  4.23)
         Ajit Agarkar         2.0-0-7-0
         Yousuf Youhana        4(4b)
         Shahid Afridi        16(23b 1X4)  

7.1  Singh to Afridi, OUT, Thats out by a long way!!! Great throw from Ajay Jadeja

         Shahid Afridi          16 (24b 1X4)
         run out (Jadeja)

7.2  Singh to I Ahmed, one run, Great cooperation between Ijaz Ahmed and Yousuf Youhana     
7.3  Singh to Youhana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.4  Singh to Youhana, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Singh         
7.5  Singh to Youhana, one run, The misfield by Azharuddin allows yet another run
7.6  Singh to I Ahmed, one run, Great cooperation between Ijaz Ahmed and Yousuf Youhana     

         End of over 8  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN             30/2
         (R/R:  3.75   R/R Req:  4.26)
         Robin Singh          2.0-0-6-0
         Yousuf Youhana        5(7b)
         Ijaz Ahmed            2(2b)  

8.1  Prasad to I Ahmed, no run, Defensively played by Ijaz Ahmed
8.2  Prasad to I Ahmed, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid       
8.3  Prasad to I Ahmed, no run, Ijaz Ahmed was completely deceived
8.4  Prasad to I Ahmed, no run, Defensively played by Ijaz Ahmed
8.5  Prasad to I Ahmed, one run, Great cooperation between Ijaz Ahmed and Yousuf Youhana     
8.6  Prasad to Youhana, one run, Great cooperation between Yousuf Youhana and Ijaz Ahmed         

         End of over 9  (2 runs)
         PAKISTAN             32/2
         (R/R:  3.56   R/R Req:  4.32)
         Venkatesh Prasad     3.0-0-14-1
         Ijaz Ahmed            3(7b)
         Yousuf Youhana        6(8b)  

9.1  Kumble to Youhana, one run, The misfield by Ganguly allows yet another run
9.2  Kumble to I Ahmed, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.3  Kumble to I Ahmed, three runs, Great work by Sidhu saved a certain boundary
9.4  Kumble to Youhana, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.4  Kumble to Youhana, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.5  Kumble to Youhana, no run, Left alone by Yousuf Youhana
9.6  Kumble to Youhana, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 10  (5 runs)
         PAKISTAN             37/2
         (R/R:  3.70   R/R Req:  4.30)
         Anil Kumble          1.0-0-5-0
         Yousuf Youhana        7(12b)
         Ijaz Ahmed            6(9b)  

10.1  Agarkar to I Ahmed, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.2  Agarkar to Youhana, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Yousuf Youhana
10.3  Agarkar to Youhana, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Agarkar       
10.4  Agarkar to Youhana, no run, Left alone by Yousuf Youhana
10.5  Agarkar to Youhana, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
10.6  Agarkar to Youhana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 11  (5 runs)
         PAKISTAN             42/2
         (R/R:  3.82   R/R Req:  4.28)
         Ajit Agarkar         3.0-0-12-0
         Yousuf Youhana       11(17b 1X4)
         Ijaz Ahmed            7(10b)  

11.1  Singh to I Ahmed, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid       
11.2  Singh to I Ahmed, one run, Great cooperation between Ijaz Ahmed and Yousuf Youhana     
11.3  Singh to Youhana, OUT, Thats out by a long way!!! Great throw from Navjot Singh Sidhu

         Yousuf Youhana         11 (18b 1X4)
         run out (Sidhu)

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Miscommunication between the batsmen has resulted in Youhana being run out to a direct-hit from Navjot Singh Sidhu. Pakistan at 43/3 are making a mess of this chase. Still 3.3 overs left for the field restrictions to end.
Code:
11.4  Singh to Haq, no run, Left alone by Inzamam ul Haq
11.5  Singh to Haq, no run, Left alone by Inzamam ul Haq
11.6  Singh to Haq, one run, The misfield by Singh allows yet another run

         End of over 12  (2 runs)
         PAKISTAN             44/3
         (R/R:  3.67   R/R Req:  4.34)
         Robin Singh          3.0-0-8-0
         Ijaz Ahmed            8(12b)
         Inzamam ul Haq        1(3b)  

12.1  Prasad to Haq, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
12.1  Prasad to Haq, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.2  Prasad to I Ahmed, no ball, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Venkatesh Prasad, deserving this punishment
12.2  Prasad to I Ahmed, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Venkatesh Prasad, deserving this punishment
12.3  Prasad to I Ahmed, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid       
12.4  Prasad to I Ahmed, no run, Defensively played by Ijaz Ahmed
12.5  Prasad to I Ahmed, one run, Great cooperation between Ijaz Ahmed and Inzamam ul Haq     
12.6  Prasad to Haq, one run, That is very well run by Ijaz Ahmed         

         End of over 13  (11 runs)
         PAKISTAN             55/3
         (R/R:  4.23   R/R Req:  4.16)
         Venkatesh Prasad     4.0-0-25-1
         Ijaz Ahmed           13(16b 1X4)
         Inzamam ul Haq        5(6b)  

13.1  Kumble to Haq, one run, One more to the total
13.2  Kumble to I Ahmed, one run, That is very well run by Inzamam ul Haq     
13.3  Kumble to Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.4  Kumble to Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid       
13.5  Kumble to Haq, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
13.6  Kumble to I Ahmed, no run, Left alone by Ijaz Ahmed

         End of over 14  (5 runs)
         PAKISTAN             60/3
         (R/R:  4.29   R/R Req:  4.14)
         Anil Kumble          2.0-0-10-0
         Ijaz Ahmed           14(18b 1X4)
         Inzamam ul Haq        9(10b)  

14.1  Singh to Haq, no run, Left alone by Inzamam ul Haq
14.2  Singh to Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Singh         
14.3  Singh to Haq, no run, Defensively played by Inzamam ul Haq
14.4  Singh to Haq, one run, That is very well run by Ijaz Ahmed         
14.5  Singh to I Ahmed, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.6  Singh to I Ahmed, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 15  (2 runs)
         PAKISTAN             62/3
         (R/R:  4.13   R/R Req:  4.20)
         Robin Singh          4.0-0-10-0
         Inzamam ul Haq       10(14b)
         Ijaz Ahmed           15(20b 1X4)  

15.1  Agarkar to I Ahmed, one run, Great cooperation between Ijaz Ahmed and Inzamam ul Haq     
15.2  Agarkar to Haq, one run, One more to the total
15.3  Agarkar to I Ahmed, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Ijaz Ahmed the finger

         Ijaz Ahmed             16 (22b 1X4)
         c. Dravid      b. Agarkar

15.4  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
15.5  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid       
15.6  Agarkar to Razzaq, one run, That is very well run by Inzamam ul Haq     

         End of over 16  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN             65/4
         (R/R:  4.06   R/R Req:  4.24)
         Ajit Agarkar         4.0-0-15-1
         Inzamam ul Haq       11(15b)
         Abdul Razzaq          1(3b)  

16.1  Singh to Razzaq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.2  Singh to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq missed that one by a mile
16.3  Singh to Razzaq, no run, Left alone by Abdul Razzaq
16.4  Singh to Razzaq, no run, Left alone by Abdul Razzaq
16.5  Singh to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq was completely deceived
16.6  Singh to Razzaq, FOUR, Robin Singh cant belive it

         End of over 17  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN             69/4
         (R/R:  4.06   R/R Req:  4.24)
         Robin Singh          5.0-0-14-0
         Abdul Razzaq          5(9b 1X4)
         Inzamam ul Haq       11(15b)  

17.1  Prasad to Haq, no run, Inzamam ul Haq missed that one by a mile
17.2  Prasad to Haq, FOUR, Venkatesh Prasad cant belive it
17.3  Prasad to Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.4  Prasad to Haq, no run, Left alone by Inzamam ul Haq
17.5  Prasad to Haq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.6  Prasad to Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Prasad        

         End of over 18  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN             73/4
         (R/R:  4.06   R/R Req:  4.25)
         Venkatesh Prasad     5.0-0-29-1
         Inzamam ul Haq       15(21b 1X4)
         Abdul Razzaq          5(9b 1X4)  

18.1  Srinath to Razzaq, one run, The misfield by Sidhu allows yet another run
18.2  Srinath to Haq, one run, The misfield by Prasad allows yet another run
18.3  Srinath to Razzaq, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.4  Srinath to Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Srinath       
18.5  Srinath to Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.6  Srinath to Razzaq, no run, Left alone by Abdul Razzaq

         End of over 19  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN             77/4
         (R/R:  4.05   R/R Req:  4.26)
         Javagal Srinath      3.0-0-9-0
         Abdul Razzaq          7(12b 1X4)
         Inzamam ul Haq       17(24b 1X4)  

19.1  Agarkar to Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
19.2  Agarkar to Haq, no run, Left alone by Inzamam ul Haq
19.3  Agarkar to Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Agarkar       
19.4  Agarkar to Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid       
19.5  Agarkar to Haq, two runs,
19.6  Agarkar to Haq, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 20  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN             80/4
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  4.30)
         Ajit Agarkar         5.0-0-18-1
         Abdul Razzaq          7(12b 1X4)
         Inzamam ul Haq       20(30b 1X4)  

20.1  Kumble to Haq, FOUR, Anil Kumble cant belive it
20.2  Kumble to Haq, no ball, one run, The misfield by Singh allows yet another run
20.2  Kumble to Haq, one run, The misfield by Singh allows yet another run
20.3  Kumble to Razzaq, no run, Left alone by Abdul Razzaq
20.4  Kumble to Razzaq, one run, The misfield by Dravid allows yet another run
20.5  Kumble to Haq, no run, Anil Kumble is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.6  Kumble to Haq, one run, That is very well run by Abdul Razzaq       

         End of over 21  (8 runs)
         PAKISTAN             88/4
         (R/R:  4.19   R/R Req:  4.17)
         Anil Kumble          3.0-0-18-0
         Abdul Razzaq          8(14b 1X4)
         Inzamam ul Haq       26(34b 2X4)  

21.1  Singh to Haq, one run, That is very well run by Abdul Razzaq       
21.2  Singh to Razzaq, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.3  Singh to Haq, one run, That is very well run by Abdul Razzaq       
21.4  Singh to Razzaq, one run, One more to the total
21.5  Singh to Haq, two runs,
21.6  Singh to Haq, no run, Defensively played by Inzamam ul Haq

         End of over 22  (6 runs)
         PAKISTAN             94/4
         (R/R:  4.27   R/R Req:  4.11)
         Robin Singh          6.0-0-20-0
         Inzamam ul Haq       30(38b 2X4)
         Abdul Razzaq         10(16b 1X4)  

22.1  Srinath to Razzaq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.2  Srinath to Razzaq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.3  Srinath to Razzaq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.4  Srinath to Razzaq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid       
22.5  Srinath to Razzaq, one run, One more to the total
22.6  Srinath to Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 23  (2 runs)
         PAKISTAN             96/4
         (R/R:  4.17   R/R Req:  4.19)
         Javagal Srinath      4.0-0-11-0
         Abdul Razzaq         11(21b 1X4)
         Inzamam ul Haq       31(39b 2X4)  

23.1  Agarkar to Haq, one run, That is very well run by Abdul Razzaq       
23.2  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, Left alone by Abdul Razzaq
23.3  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Agarkar       
23.4  Agarkar to Razzaq, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Abdul Razzaq
23.5  Agarkar to Razzaq, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
23.6  Agarkar to Haq, no run, Inzamam ul Haq missed that one by a mile

         End of over 24  (8 runs)
         PAKISTAN            104/4
         (R/R:  4.33   R/R Req:  4.04)
         Ajit Agarkar         6.0-0-26-1
         Inzamam ul Haq       32(41b 2X4)
         Abdul Razzaq         18(25b 2X4)  

24.1  Kumble to Razzaq, one run, Great cooperation between Abdul Razzaq and Inzamam ul Haq     
24.2  Kumble to Haq, one run, The misfield by Kumble allows yet another run
24.3  Kumble to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq was completely deceived
24.4  Kumble to Razzaq, SIX, What a wonderful player Abdul Razzaq is
24.5  Kumble to Razzaq, no run, Anil Kumble is getting the ball to turn ferociously
24.6  Kumble to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq missed that one by a mile

         End of over 25  (8 runs)
         PAKISTAN            112/4
         (R/R:  4.48   R/R Req:  3.88)
         Anil Kumble          4.0-0-26-0
         Abdul Razzaq         25(30b 2X4 1X6)
         Inzamam ul Haq       33(42b 2X4)  

25.1  Agarkar to Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.2  Agarkar to Haq, one run, That is very well run by Abdul Razzaq       
25.3  Agarkar to Razzaq, one run, Great cooperation between Abdul Razzaq and Inzamam ul Haq     
25.4  Agarkar to Haq, no ball, one run, One more to the total
25.4  Agarkar to Haq, one run, One more to the total
25.5  Agarkar to Razzaq, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
25.5  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq was completely deceived
25.6  Agarkar to Razzaq, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Ajit Agarkar, giving that a wide
25.6  Agarkar to Razzaq, one run, Great cooperation between Abdul Razzaq and Inzamam ul Haq     

         End of over 26  (7 runs)
         PAKISTAN            119/4
         (R/R:  4.58   R/R Req:  3.75)
         Ajit Agarkar         7.0-0-33-1
         Inzamam ul Haq       35(45b 2X4)
         Abdul Razzaq         27(35b 2X4 1X6)  

26.1  Tendulkar to Razzaq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
26.2  Tendulkar to Razzaq, one run, That was a very risky single.
26.3  Tendulkar to Haq, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Mohammad Azharuddin

         Inzamam ul Haq         35 (46b 2X4)
         c. Azharuddin  b. Tendulkar

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Sachin breaks that 56-run partnership between Razzaq and Inzamam as he gets Inzamam ul Haq caught on 35. Pakistan had nearly taken the game away from India until this point! Pakistan have lost half their batting with 120 runs on the board. They just need 89 in 147 balls, but it's the wickets for Pakistan!!
Code:
26.4  Tendulkar to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.5  Tendulkar to Khan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
26.6  Tendulkar to Khan, no run, Moin Khan missed that one by a mile

         End of over 27  (1 runs)
         PAKISTAN            120/5
         (R/R:  4.44   R/R Req:  3.87)
         Sachin Tendulkar     1.0-0-1-1
         Moin Khan             0(3b)
         Abdul Razzaq         28(37b 2X4 1X6)  

27.1  Prasad to Razzaq, no run, Defensively played by Abdul Razzaq
27.2  Prasad to Razzaq, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.2  Prasad to Razzaq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.3  Prasad to Razzaq, no run, Left alone by Abdul Razzaq
27.4  Prasad to Razzaq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Prasad        
27.5  Prasad to Razzaq, FOUR, Venkatesh Prasad cant belive it
27.6  Prasad to Razzaq, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Rahul Dravid didnt have a chance

         End of over 28  (6 runs)
         PAKISTAN            126/5
         (R/R:  4.50   R/R Req:  3.77)
         Venkatesh Prasad     6.0-0-34-1
         Moin Khan             0(4b)
         Abdul Razzaq         32(42b 3X4 1X6)  

28.1  Srinath to Razzaq, two runs, Overthrow by Sidhu instead of 1 they get 2
28.2  Srinath to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq missed that one by a mile
28.3  Srinath to Razzaq, one run, One more to the total
28.4  Srinath to Khan, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.5  Srinath to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.6  Srinath to Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Moin Khan and Abdul Razzaq       

         End of over 29  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN            130/5
         (R/R:  4.48   R/R Req:  3.76)
         Javagal Srinath      5.0-0-15-0
         Abdul Razzaq         35(45b 3X4 1X6)
         Moin Khan             1(7b)  

29.1  Prasad to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Abdul Razzaq       
29.2  Prasad to Razzaq, no ball, legbye, Defensively played by Abdul Razzaq
29.2  Prasad to Razzaq, legbye, Defensively played by Abdul Razzaq
29.3  Prasad to Khan, one run, One more to the total
29.4  Prasad to Razzaq, no run, Left alone by Abdul Razzaq
29.5  Prasad to Razzaq, no run, Defensively played by Abdul Razzaq
29.6  Prasad to Razzaq, wide, Venkatesh Prasad bowling a very wayward one
29.6  Prasad to Razzaq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 30  (5 runs)
         PAKISTAN            135/5
         (R/R:  4.50   R/R Req:  3.70)
         Venkatesh Prasad     7.0-0-38-1
         Abdul Razzaq         35(50b 3X4 1X6)
         Moin Khan             3(9b)  

30.1  Singh to Khan, one run, The misfield by Agarkar allows yet another run
30.2  Singh to Razzaq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.3  Singh to Razzaq, one run, Dropped! Agarkar made a big mess of that simple chance
30.4  Singh to Khan, no run, Moin Khan missed that one by a mile
30.5  Singh to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.6  Singh to Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Moin Khan and Abdul Razzaq       

         End of over 31  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            138/5
         (R/R:  4.45   R/R Req:  3.74)
         Robin Singh          7.0-0-23-0
         Abdul Razzaq         36(52b 3X4 1X6)
         Moin Khan             5(13b)  

31.1  Tendulkar to Khan, no run, Left alone by Moin Khan
31.2  Tendulkar to Khan, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.3  Tendulkar to Khan, no run, Left alone by Moin Khan
31.4  Tendulkar to Khan, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Moin Khan              5 (17b)
         lbw            b. Tendulkar

31.5  Tendulkar to Akram, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid       
31.6  Tendulkar to Akram, no run, Sachin Tendulkar is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 32  (0 runs)
         PAKISTAN            138/6
         (R/R:  4.31   R/R Req:  3.94)
         Sachin Tendulkar     2.0-0-1-2
         Wasim Akram           0(2b)
         Abdul Razzaq         36(52b 3X4 1X6)  

32.1  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq missed that one by a mile
32.2  Agarkar to Razzaq, one run, One more to the total
32.3  Agarkar to Akram, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Agarkar       
32.4  Agarkar to Akram, one run, Great cooperation between Wasim Akram and Abdul Razzaq       
32.5  Agarkar to Razzaq, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Abdul Razzaq
32.6  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq was completely deceived

         End of over 33  (6 runs)
         PAKISTAN            144/6
         (R/R:  4.36   R/R Req:  3.82)
         Ajit Agarkar         8.0-0-39-1
         Abdul Razzaq         41(56b 4X4 1X6)
         Wasim Akram           1(4b)  

33.1  Tendulkar to Akram, one run, One more to the total
33.2  Tendulkar to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq missed that one by a mile
33.3  Tendulkar to Razzaq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.4  Tendulkar to Razzaq, one run, One more to the total
33.5  Tendulkar to Akram, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.6  Tendulkar to Akram, no run, Sachin Tendulkar is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 34  (2 runs)
         PAKISTAN            146/6
         (R/R:  4.29   R/R Req:  3.94)
         Sachin Tendulkar     3.0-1-3-2
         Wasim Akram           2(7b)
         Abdul Razzaq         42(59b 4X4 1X6)  

34.1  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq was completely deceived
34.2  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, Defensively played by Abdul Razzaq
34.3  Agarkar to Razzaq, one run, The misfield by Jadeja allows yet another run
34.4  Agarkar to Akram, one run, Dropped! Tendulkar made a big mess of that simple chance
34.5  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.6  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Agarkar       

         End of over 35  (2 runs)
         PAKISTAN            148/6
         (R/R:  4.23   R/R Req:  4.07)
         Ajit Agarkar         9.0-0-41-1
         Abdul Razzaq         43(64b 4X4 1X6)
         Wasim Akram           3(8b)  

35.1  Srinath to Akram, one run, Great cooperation between Wasim Akram and Abdul Razzaq       
35.2  Srinath to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq was completely deceived
35.3  Srinath to Razzaq, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
35.4  Srinath to Razzaq, one run, One more to the total
35.5  Srinath to Akram, one run, That is very well run by Abdul Razzaq       
35.6  Srinath to Razzaq, one run, Great cooperation between Abdul Razzaq and Wasim Akram        

         End of over 36  (6 runs)
         PAKISTAN            154/6
         (R/R:  4.28   R/R Req:  3.93)
         Javagal Srinath      6.0-0-21-0
         Wasim Akram           5(10b)
         Abdul Razzaq         47(68b 4X4 1X6)  

36.1  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.2  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.3  Agarkar to Razzaq, legbye, Abdul Razzaq was completely deceived
36.4  Agarkar to Akram, one run, One more to the total
36.5  Agarkar to Razzaq, one run, That is very well run by Wasim Akram        
36.6  Agarkar to Akram, no run, Wasim Akram was completely deceived
      The end to a good spell from Ajit Agarkar

         End of over 37  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            157/6
         (R/R:  4.24   R/R Req:  4.00)
         Ajit Agarkar         10.0-0-43-1
         Wasim Akram           6(12b)
         Abdul Razzaq         48(72b 4X4 1X6)  

37.1  Prasad to Razzaq, one run, Great cooperation between Abdul Razzaq and Wasim Akram        
37.2  Prasad to Akram, no run, Defensively played by Wasim Akram
37.3  Prasad to Akram, one run, That is very well run by Abdul Razzaq       
37.4  Prasad to Razzaq, no run, Left alone by Abdul Razzaq
37.5  Prasad to Razzaq, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Abdul Razzaq           49 (75b 4X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Prasad

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Abdul Razzaq who was once again fighting it out all alone for Pakistan is out for 49. Pakistan have lost 7 wickets now for 159! With 50 runs still to go, can Wasim Akram and Saqlain Mushtaq pull this off?

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37.6  Prasad to Mushtaq, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 38  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            160/7
         (R/R:  4.21   R/R Req:  4.08)
         Venkatesh Prasad     8.0-0-41-2
         Wasim Akram           7(14b)
         Saqlain Mushtaq       1(1b)  

38.1  Singh to Mushtaq, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
38.2  Singh to Akram, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.3  Singh to Akram, one run, That is very well run by Saqlain Mushtaq    
38.4  Singh to Mushtaq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.5  Singh to Mushtaq, no run, Left alone by Saqlain Mushtaq
38.6  Singh to Mushtaq, two runs, Overthrow by Srinath instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 39  (6 runs)
         PAKISTAN            166/7
         (R/R:  4.26   R/R Req:  3.91)
         Robin Singh          8.0-0-29-0
         Saqlain Mushtaq       6(5b)
         Wasim Akram           8(16b)  

39.1  Tendulkar to Akram, no run, Wasim Akram was completely deceived
39.2  Tendulkar to Akram, no run, Wasim Akram was completely deceived
39.3  Tendulkar to Akram, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.4  Tendulkar to Akram, OUT, Brilliantly stumped by Rahul Dravid       

         Wasim Akram            8 (20b)
         st Dravid      b. Tendulkar

39.5  Tendulkar to M Ahmed, no run, Mushtaq Ahmed was completely deceived
39.6  Tendulkar to M Ahmed, no run, Mushtaq Ahmed was completely deceived

         End of over 40  (0 runs)
         PAKISTAN            166/8
         (R/R:  4.15   R/R Req:  4.30)
         Sachin Tendulkar     4.0-1-3-3
         Mushtaq Ahmed         0(2b)
         Saqlain Mushtaq       6(5b)  

40.1  Singh to Mushtaq, no run, Defensively played by Saqlain Mushtaq
40.2  Singh to Mushtaq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.3  Singh to Mushtaq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.4  Singh to Mushtaq, one run, That was a very risky single.
40.5  Singh to M Ahmed, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid       
40.6  Singh to M Ahmed, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 41  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            169/8
         (R/R:  4.12   R/R Req:  4.44)
         Robin Singh          9.0-0-32-0
         Mushtaq Ahmed         2(4b)
         Saqlain Mushtaq       7(9b)  

41.1  Tendulkar to Mushtaq, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq missed that one by a mile
41.2  Tendulkar to Mushtaq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.3  Tendulkar to Mushtaq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
41.4  Tendulkar to Mushtaq, no run, Defensively played by Saqlain Mushtaq
41.5  Tendulkar to Mushtaq, one run, One more to the total
41.6  Tendulkar to M Ahmed, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 42  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            172/8
         (R/R:  4.10   R/R Req:  4.63)
         Sachin Tendulkar     5.0-2-6-3
         Mushtaq Ahmed         4(5b)
         Saqlain Mushtaq       8(14b)  

42.1  Singh to Mushtaq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
42.2  Singh to Mushtaq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.3  Singh to Mushtaq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Singh         
42.4  Singh to Mushtaq, one run, The misfield by Srinath allows yet another run
42.5  Singh to M Ahmed, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Singh         
42.6  Singh to M Ahmed, no run, Mushtaq Ahmed was completely deceived
      Thats was some accurate and economical stuff from Robin Singh

         End of over 43  (1 runs)
         PAKISTAN            173/8
         (R/R:  4.02   R/R Req:  5.14)
         Robin Singh          10.0-0-33-0
         Mushtaq Ahmed         4(7b)
         Saqlain Mushtaq       9(18b)  

43.1  Prasad to Mushtaq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.2  Prasad to Mushtaq, no run, Left alone by Saqlain Mushtaq
43.3  Prasad to Mushtaq, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Mushtaq cant belive it

         Saqlain Mushtaq        9 (21b)
         b. Prasad

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Venkatesh Prasad gets his 3rd wicket as Pakistan are 9 down now for 173! Very likely for India to pull this one off now.


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43.4  Prasad to Younis, no run, Waqar Younis missed that one by a mile
43.5  Prasad to Younis, legbye, Left alone by Waqar Younis
43.6  Prasad to M Ahmed, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 44  (1 runs)
         PAKISTAN            174/9
         (R/R:  3.95   R/R Req:  5.83)
         Venkatesh Prasad     9.0-0-41-3
         Mushtaq Ahmed         4(8b)
         Waqar Younis          0(2b)  

44.1  Tendulkar to Younis, no run, Defensively played by Waqar Younis
44.2  Tendulkar to Younis, one run, Great cooperation between Waqar Younis and Mushtaq Ahmed      
44.3  Tendulkar to M Ahmed, no run, Sachin Tendulkar is getting the ball to turn ferociously
44.4  Tendulkar to M Ahmed, no run, Mushtaq Ahmed missed that one by a mile
44.5  Tendulkar to M Ahmed, one run, That was a very risky single.
44.6  Tendulkar to Younis, no run, Waqar Younis missed that one by a mile

         End of over 45  (2 runs)
         PAKISTAN            176/9
         (R/R:  3.91   R/R Req:  6.60)
         Sachin Tendulkar     6.0-2-8-3
         Waqar Younis          1(5b)
         Mushtaq Ahmed         5(11b)  

45.1  Prasad to M Ahmed, one run, That is very well run by Waqar Younis       
45.2  Prasad to Younis, no ball, no run, Defensively played by Waqar Younis
45.2  Prasad to Younis, no run, Defensively played by Waqar Younis
45.3  Prasad to Younis, no run, Waqar Younis was completely deceived
45.4  Prasad to Younis, no run, Waqar Younis was completely deceived
45.5  Prasad to Younis, one run, The misfield by Singh allows yet another run
45.6  Prasad to M Ahmed, no run, Mushtaq Ahmed missed that one by a mile
      The end to a good spell from Venkatesh Prasad. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 46  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            179/9
         (R/R:  3.89   R/R Req:  7.50)
         Venkatesh Prasad     10.0-0-44-3
         Mushtaq Ahmed         6(13b)
         Waqar Younis          2(9b)  

46.1  Srinath to Younis, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Waqar Younis           2 (10b)
         lbw            b. Srinath
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         End of innings (46.1 overs)
         PAKISTAN            179/10 (RR:  3.88)
         Javagal Srinath       6.1-0-21-1
         Mushtaq Ahmed         6(13b)

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It's all over now! India have beaten Pakistan for the very first time in a Final at Sharjah. Pakistan never really looked like pulling this one off after they lost early wickets. Inzamam ul Haq and Abdul Razzaq tried their level best but all Pakistan could do was lose the match by 29 runs.

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PAKISTAN innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Saeed Anwar         c. Azharuddin  b. Prasad        6    15    1    0   40.0%
Shahid Afridi       run out (Jadeja)               16    24    1    0   66.7%
Yousuf Youhana      run out (Sidhu)                11    18    1    0   61.1%
Ijaz Ahmed          c. Dravid      b. Agarkar      16    22    1    0   72.7%
Inzamam ul Haq      c. Azharuddin  b. Tendulkar    35    46    2    0   76.1%
Abdul Razzaq        lbw            b. Prasad       49    75    4    1   65.3%
Moin Khan           lbw            b. Tendulkar     5    17    0    0   29.4%
Wasim Akram         st Dravid      b. Tendulkar     8    20    0    0   40.0%
Saqlain Mushtaq                    b. Prasad        9    21    0    0   42.9%
Mushtaq Ahmed       not out                         6    13    0    0   46.2%
Waqar Younis        lbw            b. Srinath       2    10    0    0   20.0%
 
 Total:  179/10      Overs:  46.1          Run Rate:  3.58      Extras:  16   
 
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PAKISTAN Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Anwar       S Afridi     þþþþþþþþ                                  20 (32)
Y Youhana     S Afridi     þþþ                                        7 (11)
Y Youhana     I Ahmed      þþþþþþþ                                   16 (26)
I Haq         I Ahmed      þþþþþþþþþ                                 21 (24)
I Haq         A Razzaq     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                  56 (66)
M Khan        A Razzaq     þþþþþþþ                                   18 (31)
W Akram       A Razzaq     þþþþþþþþþ                                 21 (37)
W Akram       S Mushtaq    þþþ                                        7 (11)
M Ahmed       S Mushtaq    þþþ                                        7 (23)
M Ahmed       W Younis     þþ                                         6 (16)


     Fall of Wickets    20/1      27/2      43/3      64/4      120/5
                        138/6     159/7     166/8     173/9     179/10   

 Total:  179/10      Overs:  46.1         Run Rate:  3.58     Extras:  16
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INDIA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Venkatesh Prasad     10.0      0      44      3      4.40     2      4
Ajit Agarkar         10.0      0      43      1      4.30     2      2
Javagal Srinath       6.1      0      21      1      3.41     0      0
Robin Singh          10.0      0      33      0      3.30     0      0
Anil Kumble           4.0      0      26      0      6.50     0      2
Sachin Tendulkar      6.0      2       8      3      1.33     0      0

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If Sachin with the bat wasn't enough, it was Sachin with the ball that turned up today! India would've been more than pleased that Pakistan gifted their 2 of the first 3 wickets through run-outs in their pursuit of 209. Sachin Tendulkar's incredible spell included 3 wickets giving away just 8 runs off his 6 overs! Venkatesh Prasad also got 3 wickets for 44 runs in his 10 overs. Both Srinath & Agarkar also picked up a wicket. Robin Singh who bowled with an economy of 3.30 even without picking a wicket proved to be an absolute gold for India!!

As for Pakistan they lost Anwar to Prasad while both of Afridi and Youhana were run-out! They lost 3 wickets scoring 62 runs during the 15-over field restrictions. Abdul Razzaq once again nearly proved to be a saviour before he got out lbw to Prasad on 49. Inzamam ul Haq also scored 35(46) before he got out to the golden arm of Tendulkar. None of the batsmen apart from those two scored in excess of 20.

So India goes 1-0 up in the series which means Pakistan will now need to win both the matches to win the Sharjah Cup while India just need to ensure that they win their next game. All in all an important game coming up!

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Thats the end of the match
A very close match indeed, but in the end the India bowlers contained the Pakistan batsman, to grasp victory
We hope you will be joining us in the coming matches
 
INDIA                208/9     50.0 overs
PAKISTAN             179       46.1 overs
  
India won by 29 runs 
Man of the match: Sachin Tendulkar




 
Seriously, making Sachin look like Warne :facepalm
 
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FINAL 2


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:pak: PAKISTAN v/s :ind: INDIA

Head-to-Head

:ind: INDIA 2 - 1 :pak: PAKISTAN

FINALS

:ind: INDIA 1 - 0 :pak: PAKISTAN

@Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium
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POST LINE-UPS
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Injury: None

LINE-UP RULES
  1. The lineup must contain at least one capable wicket-keeper (:wk:/:wkb:) and five capable bowling (:bwl:/:ar:) options.
  2. The designated captain (:c:) can not be dropped unless injured.
  3. Mark your bowlers and your designated Keeper :wk: / :wkb: .
  4. Mention in brackets if you don't want to bowl a particular bowler.
  5. The line-up must be posted within 48 hours.
STATISTICS

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Batting & Fielding Statistics

Player                  Mat     Inns    NO      Runs     HS       Avg    BF       S/R   100s    50s      4s     6s      0s      Ct      St      RO 
Saeed Anwar              9       9       1       416     93      52.00   464     89.66   0       4       35      15      1       4       0       1  
Ijaz Ahmed               9       9       3       325     67      54.17   378     85.98   0       4       30      8       1       2       0       0  
Shahid Afridi            9       9       0       308     44      34.22   403     76.43   0       0       25      5       0       6       0       0  
Yousuf Youhana           9       9       0       293     74      32.56   381     76.90   0       3       24      4       0       9       0       2  
Inzamam ul Haq           9       8       3       209     56      41.80   276     75.72   0       1       19      2       0       0       0       0  
Abdul Razzaq             9       7       4       197     66      65.67   324     60.80   0       2       9       2       1       1       0       0  
Moin Khan                9       5       1       26      14      6.50    56      46.43   0       0       1       0       1       10      1       0  
Wasim Akram              9       4       0       26      11      6.50    60      43.33   0       0       0       0       0       2       0       1  
Shoaib Akhtar            8       3       1       18      10      9.00    33      54.55   0       0       0       0       0       2       0       0  
Saqlain Mushtaq          9       4       0       16      9       4.00    46      34.78   0       0       0       0       1       4       0       1  
Mushtaq Ahmed            2       1       1       6       6       -NA-    13      46.15   0       0       0       0       0       0       0       0  
Waqar Younis             7       2       1       2       2       2.00    14      14.29   0       0       0       0       0       4       0       0

Bowling Statistics

Player                  Mat    Inns     Overs   Mdns    Runs    Wkts      Avg    Econ     S/R    WB     NB       BBI    4w      5w 
Wasim Akram              9       9       75.3    3       347     16      21.69   4.60    28.31   13      3       4/15    2       0  
Shoaib Akhtar            8       8       58.0    2       248     16      15.50   4.28    21.75   9       4       6/45    2       1  
Saqlain Mushtaq          9       9       73.3    0       344     12      28.67   4.68    36.75   8       2       3/31    0       0  
Waqar Younis             8       8       65.3    0       348     11      31.64   5.31    35.73   3       7       4/50    1       0  
Abdul Razzaq             9       9       66.0    4       295     10      29.50   4.47    39.60   10      4       3/27    0       0  
Shahid Afridi            9       9       40.0    0       165     7       23.57   4.13    34.29   4       2       2/22    0       0  
Mushtaq Ahmed            2       2       18.0    1       50      1       50.00   2.78    108.00  2       1       1/30    0       0
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Batting & Fielding Statistics

Player                  Mat     Inns    NO      Runs     HS       Avg    BF       S/R   100s    50s      4s     6s      0s      Ct      St      RO 
Sachin Tendulkar         9       9       1       591     128     73.88   704     83.95   3       3       58      11      0       3       0       0  
Mohammad Azharuddin      9       9       3       351     132     58.50   408     86.03   1       0       32      10      0       4       0       1  
Sourav Ganguly           9       9       2       241     79      34.43   335     71.94   0       2       15      6       0       3       0       0  
Navjot Singh Sidhu       8       8       0       227     61      28.38   278     81.65   0       2       15      4       0       5       0       1  
Ajay Jadeja              9       7       2       211     47      42.20   285     74.04   0       0       9       5       0       3       0       1  
Rahul Dravid             9       8       1       195     73      27.86   232     84.05   0       1       19      2       0       9       1       0  
Robin Singh              8       5       1       74      21      18.50   119     62.18   0       0       4       0       0       2       0       0  
Ajit Agarkar             9       5       1       43      16      10.75   85      50.59   0       0       1       0       0       1       0       1  
Anil Kumble              9       4       2       40      23      20.00   75      53.33   0       0       2       0       1       1       0       0  
Harbhajan Singh          8       5       1       37      17      9.25    75      49.33   0       0       1       0       1       2       0       1  
Javagal Srinath          8       3       2       7       5       7.00    21      33.33   0       0       0       0       1       1       0       0  
Venkatesh Prasad         3       2       2       7       5       -NA-    9       77.78   0       0       1       0       0       0       0       0  
VVS Laxman               1       1       0       1       1       1.00    2       50.00   0       0       0       0       0       0       0       0
 
Bowling Statistics

Player                  Mat    Inns     Overs   Mdns    Runs    Wkts      Avg    Econ     S/R    WB     NB       BBI    4w      5w 
Ajit Agarkar             9       9       84.0    0       410     16      25.63   4.88    31.50   8       10      4/42    2       0  
Harbhajan Singh          8       8       76.1    1       352     14      25.14   4.62    32.64   7       6       2/33    0       0  
Javagal Srinath          8       8       71.2    4       318     9       35.33   4.46    47.56   5       8       2/30    0       0  
Anil Kumble              9       9       77.0    1       391     9       43.44   5.08    51.33   10      4       2/46    0       0  
Sachin Tendulkar         9       7       19.0    3       79      5       15.80   4.16    22.80   2       2       3/8     0       0  
Robin Singh              8       8       79.0    2       345     4       86.25   4.37    118.50  8       6       1/34    0       0  
Venkatesh Prasad         3       3       29.2    1       123     3       41.00   4.19    58.67   5       3       3/44    0       0  
Mohammad Azharuddin      9       1       1.0     0       10      0       -NA-    10.00   0.00    0       0       0/10    0       0

TRIVIA

  1. :ind: Sachin Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer of the tournament scoring 591 runs @73.88
  2. :pak: Shoaib Akhtar, :pak: Wasim Akram & :ind: Ajit Agarkar are joint leading wicket-takers of the tournament taking 16 wickets each.
  3. :pak: Pakistan had never lost an ODI Final to :ind: India at Sharjah before their previous game.
  4. Out of the 11 ODI Finals played between these sides before this tournament, :pak: Pakistan had won 8 of them while only 3 were won by :ind: India.
  5. Average score batting first in this tournament is 236/8
  6. Out of the 21 matches thus far in the tournament, 9 have been won chasing while 13 defending totals.
  7. :ind: India have successfully chased down the highest score (265) and also successfully defended the lowest score (208) in the tournament.

 
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Mushtaq Ahmed has an excellent economy, but Saqlain Mushtaq is a better wicket taker. So Mushtaq Ahmed goes out for Shoaib Akhtar. Confident in our ability to level the finals series.
 
Sachin Tendulkar :bat:
Navjot Singh Sidhu :bat:
Sourav Ganguly :bat:
Mohammad Azharuddin :bat: :c:
Rahul Dravid :wkb:
Ajay Jadeja :bat:
Robin Singh :ar: :bwl:
Harbhajan Singh :bwl:
Ajit Agarkar :bwl:
Javagal Srinath :bwl:
Venkatesh Prasad :bwl:
 
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FINAL 2


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:pak: PAKISTAN v/s :ind: INDIA

Head-to-Head

:ind: INDIA 2 - 1 :pak: PAKISTAN

FINALS

:ind: INDIA 1 - 0 :pak: PAKISTAN

@Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium
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INDIA WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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-XX- INDIA INNINGS -XX-
Code:
0.1  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram          
0.2  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
0.3  Akram to Sidhu, no run, Left alone by Navjot Singh Sidhu
0.4  Akram to Sidhu, no run, Navjot Singh Sidhu missed that one by a mile
0.5  Akram to Sidhu, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Navjot Singh Sidhu
0.6  Akram to Sidhu, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 1  (8 runs)
         INDIA                 8/0
         (R/R:  8.00)
         Wasim Akram          1.0-0-8-0
         Sachin Tendulkar      1(2b)
         Navjot Singh Sidhu    7(4b 1X4)   

1.1  Younis to Sidhu, two runs, Overthrow by Haq instead of 1 they get 2
1.2  Younis to Sidhu, one run, One more to the total
1.3  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.5  Younis to Sidhu, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Navjot Singh Sidhu the finger

         Navjot Singh Sidhu     10 (7b 1X4)
         c. Khan        b. Younis

1.6  Younis to Ganguly, two runs, Overthrow by Razzaq instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 2  (6 runs)
         INDIA                14/1
         (R/R:  7.00)
         Waqar Younis         1.0-0-6-1
         Sourav Ganguly        2(1b)
         Sachin Tendulkar      2(4b)   

2.1  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
2.2  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
2.3  Akhtar to Tendulkar, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.4  Akhtar to Ganguly, one run, That was a very risky single.
2.5  Akhtar to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Mushtaq allows yet another run
2.6  Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly missed that one by a mile

         End of over 3  (3 runs)
         INDIA                17/1
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Shoaib Akhtar        1.0-0-2-0
         Sourav Ganguly        3(3b)
         Sachin Tendulkar      3(8b)   

3.1  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived 
3.2  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly      
3.3  Akram to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar    
3.4  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram          
3.5  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
3.6  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 4  (3 runs)
         INDIA                20/1
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Wasim Akram          2.0-0-11-0
         Sourav Ganguly        4(4b)
         Sachin Tendulkar      5(13b)   

4.1  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived 
4.2  Akhtar to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shoaib Akhtar, deserving this punishment
4.3  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akhtar         
4.4  Akhtar to Tendulkar, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan           
4.5  Akhtar to Ganguly, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
4.6  Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan           

         End of over 5  (7 runs)
         INDIA                27/1
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Shoaib Akhtar        2.0-0-8-0
         Sourav Ganguly        6(6b)
         Sachin Tendulkar      9(17b 1X4)   

5.1  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Sourav Ganguly      
5.2  Younis to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar    
5.3  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
5.4  Younis to Tendulkar, three runs, Great work by Razzaq saved a certain boundary
5.5  Younis to Ganguly, FOUR, Waqar Younis cant belive it
5.6  Younis to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar    

         End of over 6  (10 runs)
         INDIA                37/1
         (R/R:  6.17)
         Waqar Younis         2.0-0-16-1
         Sachin Tendulkar     13(20b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       12(9b 1X4)   

6.1  Razzaq to Ganguly, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Abdul Razzaq, giving that a wide
6.1  Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, The misfield by Akram allows yet another run
6.2  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
6.3  Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar    
6.4  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly      
6.5  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.6  Razzaq to Ganguly, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Abdul Razzaq, giving that a wide
6.6  Razzaq to Ganguly, FOUR, Abdul Razzaq cant belive it

         End of over 7  (10 runs)
         INDIA                47/1
         (R/R:  6.71)
         Abdul Razzaq         1.0-0-10-0
         Sourav Ganguly       18(15b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     15(22b 1X4)   

7.1  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
7.2  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.3  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
7.4  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
7.5  Akram to Tendulkar, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
7.6  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 8  (2 runs)
         INDIA                49/1
         (R/R:  6.13)
         Wasim Akram          3.0-0-13-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     17(28b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       18(15b 2X4)   

8.1  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.2  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly was completely deceived 
8.3  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
8.4  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, Great cooperation between Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar    
8.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
8.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar

         End of over 9  (1 runs)
         INDIA                50/1
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      1.0-0-1-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     17(30b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       19(19b 2X4)   

9.1  Younis to Ganguly, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.2  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
9.3  Younis to Tendulkar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
9.4  Younis to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar    
9.5  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived 
9.6  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 10  (5 runs)
         INDIA                55/1
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Waqar Younis         3.0-0-21-1
         Sachin Tendulkar     20(34b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       21(21b 2X4)   

10.1  Akram to Ganguly, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.2  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram          
10.3  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
10.4  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.5  Akram to Ganguly, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan           
10.6  Akram to Ganguly, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         INDIA                57/1
         (R/R:  5.18)
         Wasim Akram          4.0-0-15-0
         Sourav Ganguly       22(24b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     21(37b 1X4)   

11.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
11.2  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.3  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly missed that one by a mile
11.4  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, One more to the total
11.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
11.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 12  (2 runs)
         INDIA                59/1
         (R/R:  4.92)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      2.0-0-3-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     22(40b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       23(27b 2X4)   

12.1  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Razzaq         
12.2  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.3  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.4  Razzaq to Ganguly, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Abdul Razzaq, giving that a wide
12.4  Razzaq to Ganguly, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.5  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
12.6  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 13  (4 runs)
         INDIA                63/1
         (R/R:  4.85)
         Abdul Razzaq         2.0-0-14-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     22(42b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       26(32b 2X4)   

13.1  Younis to Ganguly, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis         
13.2  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Defensively played by Sourav Ganguly
13.3  Younis to Ganguly, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis         
13.4  Younis to Ganguly, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.5  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly      
13.6  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Defensively played by Sourav Ganguly

         End of over 14  (2 runs)
         INDIA                65/1
         (R/R:  4.64)
         Waqar Younis         4.0-0-22-1
         Sourav Ganguly       26(37b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     23(43b 1X4)   

14.1  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan           
14.2  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
14.3  Akram to Tendulkar, FOUR, Wasim Akram cant belive it
14.4  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Sourav Ganguly      
14.5  Akram to Ganguly, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.6  Akram to Ganguly, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram          

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         INDIA                70/1
         (R/R:  4.67)
         Wasim Akram          5.0-0-20-0
         Sourav Ganguly       26(39b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     28(47b 2X4)

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India have got off to a very good start unlike the previous game as they scored 70/1 at the end of the 15-over field restrictions. Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly have added 58 runs thus far as they lost Sidhu to Waqar Younis in the 2nd over of the innings. Pakistan needs a wicket soon otherwise it would be hard to stop this recognised pair of Sachin-Dada.
Code:
15.1  Razzaq to Tendulkar, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
15.2  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
15.3  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.4  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly was completely deceived 
15.5  Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar    
15.6  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly      

         End of over 16  (5 runs)
         INDIA                75/1
         (R/R:  4.69)
         Abdul Razzaq         3.0-0-19-0
         Sourav Ganguly       27(41b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     32(51b 2X4)   

16.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Saqlain Mushtaq, deserving this punishment
16.2  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.3  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Saqlain Mushtaq, deserving this punishment
16.4  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived 
16.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (8 runs)
         INDIA                83/1
         (R/R:  4.88)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      3.0-0-11-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     40(57b 4X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       27(41b 2X4)   

17.1  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Razzaq         
17.2  Razzaq to Ganguly, legbye, Left alone by Sourav Ganguly
17.3  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.4  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived 
17.5  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.6  Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar    

         End of over 18  (3 runs)
         INDIA                86/1
         (R/R:  4.78)
         Abdul Razzaq         4.0-0-21-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     41(60b 4X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       28(44b 2X4)   

18.1  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly missed that one by a mile
18.2  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, Great cooperation between Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar    
18.3  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan           
18.4  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
18.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
18.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Mushtaq allows yet another run

         End of over 19  (2 runs)
         INDIA                88/1
         (R/R:  4.63)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      4.0-0-13-0
         Sourav Ganguly       29(46b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     42(64b 4X4)   

19.1  Akhtar to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Sourav Ganguly      
19.2  Akhtar to Ganguly, one run, One more to the total
19.3  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan           
19.4  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.5  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived 
19.6  Akhtar to Tendulkar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 20  (5 runs)
         INDIA                93/1
         (R/R:  4.65)
         Shoaib Akhtar        3.0-0-13-0
         Sourav Ganguly       30(47b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     46(69b 4X4)   

20.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
20.2  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Left alone by Sourav Ganguly
20.3  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.4  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Sachin Tendulkar
      The crowd cheers for Sachin Tendulkar's fifty

         End of over 21  (8 runs)
         INDIA               101/1
         (R/R:  4.81)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      5.0-0-21-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     53(73b 5X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       31(49b 2X4)

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That boundary brings up the 50 for Sachin Tendulkar. 53 off 73 deliveries with just 5 boundaries talks about the importance of strike rotation in his innings today. He has gone past 600 runs already in this tournament. Can he get another century today and win this tournament for India?
Code:
21.1  Afridi to Ganguly, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Sourav Ganguly
21.2  Afridi to Ganguly, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Sourav Ganguly
21.3  Afridi to Ganguly, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.4  Afridi to Ganguly, one run, Great cooperation between Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar    
21.5  Afridi to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
21.6  Afridi to Ganguly, no run, Defensively played by Sourav Ganguly

         End of over 22  (12 runs)
         INDIA               113/1
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Shahid Afridi        1.0-0-12-0
         Sourav Ganguly       42(54b 3X4 1X6)
         Sachin Tendulkar     54(74b 5X4)   

22.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Saqlain Mushtaq, deserving this punishment
22.2  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
22.3  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.4  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, three runs, Great work by Razzaq saved a certain boundary
22.5  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar    
22.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar

         End of over 23  (8 runs)
         INDIA               121/1
         (R/R:  5.26)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      6.0-0-29-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     61(79b 6X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       43(55b 3X4 1X6)   

23.1  Razzaq to Ganguly, legbye, Sourav Ganguly was completely deceived 
23.2  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Akram allows yet another run
23.3  Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, One more to the total
23.4  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly      
23.5  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly missed that one by a mile
23.6  Razzaq to Ganguly, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 24  (7 runs)
         INDIA               128/1
         (R/R:  5.33)
         Abdul Razzaq         5.0-0-27-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     63(81b 6X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       47(59b 3X4 1X6)   

24.1  Younis to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.2  Younis to Ganguly, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sourav Ganguly
      The crowd cheers for Sourav Ganguly's fifty

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Sourav Ganguly brings up his 50! And this pair of Sachin-Dada keeps going for the runs. India will be eyeing 300 at this stage of the innings
Code:
24.3  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly was completely deceived 
24.4  Younis to Ganguly, SIX, What a wonderful player Sourav Ganguly is
24.5  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Defensively played by Sourav Ganguly
24.6  Younis to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 25  (10 runs)
         INDIA               138/1
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Waqar Younis         5.0-0-32-1
         Sourav Ganguly       57(65b 4X4 2X6)
         Sachin Tendulkar     63(81b 6X4)   

25.1  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived 
25.2  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akhtar         
25.3  Akhtar to Tendulkar, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Sachin Tendulkar       63 (84b 6X4)
         lbw            b. Akhtar

25.4  Akhtar to Azharuddin, no run, Mohammad Azharuddin missed that one by a mile
25.5  Akhtar to Azharuddin, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Saeed Anwar, out for a duck

         Mohammad Azharuddin    0 (2b)
         c. Anwar       b. Akhtar

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Shoaib Akhtar gets 2 in the over!! Sachin Tendulkar got out lbw for 63 and 2 deliveries later he gets the Indian Captain out for a duck. A good comeback this from Pakistan. India are now 138/3!!
Code:
25.6  Akhtar to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid was completely deceived 

         End of over 26  (0 runs)
         INDIA               138/3
         (R/R:  5.31)
         Shoaib Akhtar        4.0-0-13-2
         Rahul Dravid          0(1b)
         Sourav Ganguly       57(65b 4X4 2X6)   

26.1  Younis to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Rahul Dravid        
26.2  Younis to Dravid, one run, That is very well run by Sourav Ganguly      
26.3  Younis to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.4  Younis to Ganguly, one run, The misfield by Ahmed allows yet another run
26.5  Younis to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
26.6  Younis to Dravid, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 27  (3 runs)
         INDIA               141/3
         (R/R:  5.22)
         Waqar Younis         6.0-0-35-1
         Rahul Dravid          1(4b)
         Sourav Ganguly       59(68b 4X4 2X6)   

27.1  Akhtar to Ganguly, one run, One more to the total
27.2  Akhtar to Dravid, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shoaib Akhtar, deserving this punishment
27.3  Akhtar to Dravid, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan           
27.4  Akhtar to Dravid, one run, The misfield by Akram allows yet another run
27.5  Akhtar to Ganguly, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
27.6  Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 28  (12 runs)
         INDIA               153/3
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Shoaib Akhtar        5.0-1-25-2
         Sourav Ganguly       66(71b 4X4 3X6)
         Rahul Dravid          6(7b 1X4)   

28.1  Mushtaq to Dravid, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.2  Mushtaq to Dravid, one run, One more to the total
28.3  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
28.4  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, The misfield by Razzaq allows yet another run
28.5  Mushtaq to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
28.6  Mushtaq to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         INDIA               155/3
         (R/R:  5.34)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      7.0-0-31-0
         Rahul Dravid          7(11b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       67(73b 4X4 3X6)   

29.1  Younis to Ganguly, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Sourav Ganguly
29.2  Younis to Ganguly, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sourav Ganguly
29.3  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Defensively played by Sourav Ganguly
29.4  Younis to Ganguly, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
29.5  Younis to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.6  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Left alone by Sourav Ganguly

         End of over 30  (12 runs)
         INDIA               167/3
         (R/R:  5.57)
         Waqar Younis         7.0-0-47-1
         Sourav Ganguly       79(79b 5X4 4X6)
         Rahul Dravid          7(11b 1X4)   

30.1  Akram to Dravid, no run, Left alone by Rahul Dravid
30.2  Akram to Dravid, FOUR, Wasim Akram cant belive it
30.3  Akram to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram          
30.4  Akram to Dravid, no run, Left alone by Rahul Dravid
30.5  Akram to Dravid, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Wasim Akram, giving that a wide
30.5  Akram to Dravid, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.6  Akram to Ganguly, OUT, Yousuf Youhana takes an easy catch to dismiss Sourav Ganguly

         Sourav Ganguly         79 (80b 5X4 4X6)
         c. Youhana     b. Akram


         End of over 31  (6 runs)
         INDIA               173/4
         (R/R:  5.58)
         Wasim Akram          6.0-0-26-1
         Ajay Jadeja           0(0b)
         Rahul Dravid         12(17b 2X4)

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Wasim Akram gets Sourav Ganguly for 79(80). Ganguly's innings consisted of 5 fours and 4 sixes and he scored his runs pretty quickly as well. Pakistan will be really pleased to see him back into the dressing room as with Dada on crease India looked good for a big score!
Code:
31.1  Mushtaq to Dravid, one run, That is very well run by Ajay Jadeja         
31.2  Mushtaq to Jadeja, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
31.3  Mushtaq to Jadeja, legbye, Ajay Jadeja was completely deceived 
31.4  Mushtaq to Dravid, one run, Great cooperation between Rahul Dravid and Ajay Jadeja         
31.5  Mushtaq to Jadeja, one run, The misfield by Younis allows yet another run
31.6  Mushtaq to Dravid, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 32  (6 runs)
         INDIA               179/4
         (R/R:  5.59)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      8.0-0-36-0
         Rahul Dravid         14(20b 2X4)
         Ajay Jadeja           3(3b)   

32.1  Akram to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
32.2  Akram to Jadeja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram          
32.3  Akram to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
32.4  Akram to Jadeja, no run, Defensively played by Ajay Jadeja
32.5  Akram to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.6  Akram to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja

         End of over 33  (0 runs)
         INDIA               179/4
         (R/R:  5.42)
         Wasim Akram          7.0-0-26-1
         Ajay Jadeja           3(9b)
         Rahul Dravid         14(20b 2X4)   

33.1  Mushtaq to Dravid, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
33.2  Mushtaq to Dravid, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.3  Mushtaq to Jadeja, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Saqlain Mushtaq, deserving this punishment
33.4  Mushtaq to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
33.5  Mushtaq to Jadeja, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
33.6  Mushtaq to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Rahul Dravid        

         End of over 34  (10 runs)
         INDIA               189/4
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      9.0-0-46-0
         Rahul Dravid         17(22b 2X4)
         Ajay Jadeja          10(13b 1X4)   

34.1  Akram to Jadeja, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.2  Akram to Dravid, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.3  Akram to Dravid, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.4  Akram to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
34.5  Akram to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.6  Akram to Jadeja, legbye, Ajay Jadeja missed that one by a mile

         End of over 35  (3 runs)
         INDIA               192/4
         (R/R:  5.49)
         Wasim Akram          8.0-1-27-1
         Rahul Dravid         17(24b 2X4)
         Ajay Jadeja          11(17b 1X4)   

35.1  Younis to Jadeja, one run, The misfield by Akhtar allows yet another run
35.2  Younis to Dravid, one run, One more to the total
35.3  Younis to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ajay Jadeja and Rahul Dravid        
35.4  Younis to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis         
35.5  Younis to Dravid, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
35.6  Younis to Jadeja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis         

         End of over 36  (6 runs)
         INDIA               198/4
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Waqar Younis         8.0-0-53-1
         Ajay Jadeja          13(20b 1X4)
         Rahul Dravid         21(27b 2X4)   

36.1  Akram to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram          
36.2  Akram to Dravid, no run, Left alone by Rahul Dravid
36.3  Akram to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
36.4  Akram to Dravid, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.5  Akram to Dravid, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.6  Akram to Dravid, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 37  (1 runs)
         INDIA               199/4
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Wasim Akram          9.0-1-27-1
         Ajay Jadeja          13(20b 1X4)
         Rahul Dravid         21(33b 2X4)   

37.1  Younis to Dravid, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Waqar Younis, deserving this punishment
37.2  Younis to Dravid, no run, Left alone by Rahul Dravid
37.3  Younis to Dravid, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan           
37.4  Younis to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
37.5  Younis to Jadeja, no run, Ajay Jadeja was completely deceived 
37.6  Younis to Jadeja, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis         

         End of over 38  (6 runs)
         INDIA               205/4
         (R/R:  5.39)
         Waqar Younis         9.0-0-57-1
         Rahul Dravid         25(36b 3X4)
         Ajay Jadeja          13(23b 1X4)   

38.1  Akhtar to Jadeja, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.2  Akhtar to Dravid, one run, One more to the total
38.3  Akhtar to Jadeja, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Ajay Jadeja            14 (25b 1X4)
         lbw            b. Akhtar

38.4  Akhtar to R Singh, no run, Defensively played by Robin Singh
38.5  Akhtar to R Singh, no run, Robin Singh missed that one by a mile
38.6  Akhtar to R Singh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 39  (2 runs)
         INDIA               207/5
         (R/R:  5.31)
         Shoaib Akhtar        6.0-1-27-3
         Robin Singh           0(3b)
         Rahul Dravid         26(37b 3X4)   

39.1  Akram to Dravid, three runs, Great work by Youhana saved a certain boundary
39.2  Akram to R Singh, no run, Robin Singh missed that one by a mile
39.3  Akram to R Singh, one run, One more to the total
39.4  Akram to Dravid, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Rahul Dravid
39.5  Akram to Dravid, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Rahul Dravid
39.6  Akram to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram          
      The end to a good spell from Wasim Akram

         End of over 40  (14 runs)
         INDIA               221/5
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Wasim Akram          10.0-1-41-1
         Rahul Dravid         39(41b 4X4 1X6)
         Robin Singh           1(5b)

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Pakistan Captain Wasim Akram in search of wickets bowled himself out before the 40-over mark. This move could actually cost Pakistan as Akram ended up conceding 14 in his last over, not the kind of momentum Pakistan wanted to give to India heading into the last 10 overs. Rahul Dravid is looking in some form here scoring 39*(41).
Code:
40.1  Akhtar to R Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.
40.2  Akhtar to Dravid, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
40.3  Akhtar to R Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.4  Akhtar to R Singh, no run, Robin Singh was completely deceived 
40.5  Akhtar to R Singh, one run, The misfield by Akram allows yet another run
40.6  Akhtar to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid was completely deceived 

         End of over 41  (5 runs)
         INDIA               226/5
         (R/R:  5.51)
         Shoaib Akhtar        7.0-1-32-3
         Rahul Dravid         42(43b 4X4 1X6)
         Robin Singh           3(9b)   

41.1  Younis to R Singh, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
41.2  Younis to Dravid, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.3  Younis to Dravid, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Rahul Dravid
41.4  Younis to Dravid, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.5  Younis to R Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Robin Singh and Rahul Dravid        
41.6  Younis to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
      Waqar Younis finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 42  (7 runs)
         INDIA               233/5
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Waqar Younis         10.0-0-63-1
         Rahul Dravid         47(47b 5X4 1X6)
         Robin Singh           4(11b)   

42.1  Akhtar to R Singh, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan           
42.2  Akhtar to Dravid, one run, One more to the total
42.3  Akhtar to R Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Robin Singh and Rahul Dravid        
42.4  Akhtar to Dravid, three runs, Great work by Younis saved a certain boundary
      The crowd cheers for Rahul Dravid's fifty

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Rahul Dravid helping India to a strong finish as he brings up his 50 in just 49 deliveries with 5 fours & a six. India are 239/5 with 44 balls left in their innings. Pakistan will be slightly worried now.
Code:
42.5  Akhtar to R Singh, one run, That is very well run by Rahul Dravid        
42.6  Akhtar to Dravid, FOUR, Shoaib Akhtar cant belive it

         End of over 43  (11 runs)
         INDIA               244/5
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Shoaib Akhtar        8.0-1-42-3
         Rahul Dravid         55(50b 6X4 1X6)
         Robin Singh           6(14b)   

43.1  Mushtaq to R Singh, one run, That is very well run by Rahul Dravid        
43.2  Mushtaq to Dravid, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
43.3  Mushtaq to Dravid, one run, That is very well run by Robin Singh         
43.4  Mushtaq to R Singh, OUT, Inzamam ul Haq takes an easy catch to dismiss Robin Singh

         Robin Singh            7 (16b)
         c. Haq         b. Mushtaq

43.5  Mushtaq to H Singh, no run, Harbhajan Singh missed that one by a mile
43.6  Mushtaq to H Singh, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Harbhajan Singh
      Saqlain Mushtaqends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 44  (6 runs)
         INDIA               250/6
         (R/R:  5.68)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      10.0-0-52-1
         Harbhajan Singh       4(2b 1X4)
         Rahul Dravid         56(52b 6X4 1X6)   

44.1  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan           
44.2  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.3  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Razzaq         
44.4  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Defensively played by Rahul Dravid
44.5  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Razzaq         
44.6  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Left alone by Rahul Dravid

         End of over 45  (0 runs)
         INDIA               250/6
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Abdul Razzaq         6.0-0-27-0
         Rahul Dravid         56(58b 6X4 1X6)
         Harbhajan Singh       4(2b 1X4)   

45.1  Akhtar to H Singh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan           
45.2  Akhtar to H Singh, no run, Left alone by Harbhajan Singh
45.3  Akhtar to H Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Harbhajan Singh and Rahul Dravid        
45.4  Akhtar to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid was completely deceived 
45.5  Akhtar to Dravid, one run, That is very well run by Harbhajan Singh     
45.6  Akhtar to H Singh, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 46  (2 runs)
         INDIA               252/6
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Shoaib Akhtar        9.0-1-44-3
         Harbhajan Singh       5(6b 1X4)
         Rahul Dravid         57(60b 6X4 1X6)   

46.1  Razzaq to Dravid, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
46.2  Razzaq to H Singh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.3  Razzaq to H Singh, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
46.4  Razzaq to H Singh, no run, Left alone by Harbhajan Singh
46.5  Razzaq to H Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.6  Razzaq to Dravid, two runs, Overthrow by Akhtar instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 47  (6 runs)
         INDIA               258/6
         (R/R:  5.49)
         Abdul Razzaq         7.0-1-33-0
         Rahul Dravid         62(62b 6X4 1X6)
         Harbhajan Singh       6(10b 1X4)   

47.1  Akhtar to H Singh, OUT, Shahid Afridi takes an easy catch to dismiss Harbhajan Singh

         Harbhajan Singh        6 (11b 1X4)
         c. Afridi      b. Akhtar

      Akhtar, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim
47.2  Akhtar to Agarkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
47.3  Akhtar to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
47.4  Akhtar to Dravid, one run, Great cooperation between Rahul Dravid and Ajit Agarkar        
47.5  Akhtar to Agarkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shoaib Akhtar, deserving this punishment
47.6  Akhtar to Agarkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      The end to a good spell from Shoaib Akhtar. The opposition are in no doubt relieved to see the end of his spell

         End of over 48  (6 runs)
         INDIA               264/7
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Shoaib Akhtar        10.0-1-50-4
         Ajit Agarkar          5(3b 1X4)
         Rahul Dravid         63(64b 6X4 1X6)

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End of a brilliant spell from Shoaib Akhtar in his comeback game as he took 4/50 from his 10 overs. And that takes his wicket tally in this Sharjah Cup to 20! Is this the spell that is going to make the difference? Rahul Dravid looks well set on the crease with 2 overs still to go, his runs are going to be crucial!
Code:
48.1  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.2  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid was completely deceived 
48.3  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
48.4  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Defensively played by Rahul Dravid
48.5  Razzaq to Dravid, one run, One more to the total
48.6  Razzaq to Agarkar, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 49  (2 runs)
         INDIA               266/7
         (R/R:  5.43)
         Abdul Razzaq         8.0-1-35-0
         Rahul Dravid         64(69b 6X4 1X6)
         Ajit Agarkar          6(4b 1X4)   

49.1  Afridi to Agarkar, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
49.2  Afridi to Agarkar, no run, Ajit Agarkar was completely deceived 
49.3  Afridi to Agarkar, one run, One more to the total
49.4  Afridi to Dravid, one run, Great cooperation between Rahul Dravid and Ajit Agarkar        
49.5  Afridi to Agarkar, no run, Ajit Agarkar missed that one by a mile
49.6  Afridi to Agarkar, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ajit Agarkar

         End of over 50  (8 runs)
         INDIA               274/7
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Shahid Afridi        2.0-0-20-0
         Ajit Agarkar         13(9b 2X4)
         Rahul Dravid         65(70b 6X4 1X6)
Code:
         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         INDIA               274/7 (RR:  5.56)
         Shahid Afridi         2.0-0-20-0
         Ajit Agarkar         13(9b 2X4)
         Rahul Dravid         65(70b 6X4 1X6)
Code:
INDIA innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sachin Tendulkar    lbw            b. Akhtar       63    84    6    0   75.0%
Navjot Singh Sidhu  c. Khan        b. Younis       10     7    1    0  142.9%
Sourav Ganguly      c. Youhana     b. Akram        79    80    5    4   98.8%
Mohammad Azharuddin c. Anwar       b. Akhtar        0     2    0    0    0.0%
Rahul Dravid        not out                        65    70    6    1   92.9%
Ajay Jadeja         lbw            b. Akhtar       14    25    1    0   56.0%
Robin Singh         c. Haq         b. Mushtaq       7    16    0    0   43.8%
Harbhajan Singh     c. Afridi      b. Akhtar        6    11    1    0   54.5%
Ajit Agarkar        not out                        13     9    2    0  144.4%
Javagal Srinath                                   
Venkatesh Prasad                                  
 
 Total:  274/7       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.48      Extras:  17    
  
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INDIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Tendulkar     N Sidhu      þþþ                                       12 (11)
Tendulkar     S Ganguly    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      126 (142)
Azharuddin    S Ganguly                                               0 (2)
R Dravid      S Ganguly    þþþþþþþþþ                                 35 (31)
R Dravid      A Jadeja     þþþþþþþþþ                                 34 (45)
R Dravid      R Singh      þþþþþþþþþþ                                39 (31)
R Dravid      H Singh      þþþ                                       12 (21)
R Dravid      A Agarkar    þþþþ                                      16 (17)


     Fall of Wickets    12/1      138/2     138/3     173/4     207/5
                        246/6     258/7                                   

 Total:  274/7       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.48     Extras:  17   
  
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Code:
PAKISTAN Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Wasim Akram          10.0      1      41      1      4.10     1      0 
Waqar Younis         10.0      0      63      1      6.30     0      0 
Shoaib Akhtar        10.0      1      50      4      5.00     0      0 
Abdul Razzaq          8.0      1      35      0      4.38     3      0 
Saqlain Mushtaq      10.0      0      52      1      5.20     0      0 
Shahid Afridi         2.0      0      20      0     10.00     0      0

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And it's the Rawalpindi express showing his magic once again with his fiery pace. India lost Navjot Singh Sidhu in the 2nd over to Waqar Younis as they were 14/1. Sachin & Dada then took over the control of the innings as they added 126 runs for the 2nd wicket stand. Shoaib Akhtar came back into the attack as he got both Tendulkar and Azharuddin in the very same over jolting India back by atleast 30 runs if not more! Akhtar also dismissed Ajay Jadeja and Harbhajan Singh finishing with figures of 4/50 in his 10 overs and also bowled a maiden over. Waqar Younis had another average outing as he got 1/63 while Saqlain Mushtaq got 1/52. Wasim Akram was economical as he got 1/41 while Razzaq went wicketless. Afridi bowled just 2 overs as he went for 20 runs!

As for India, Sachin Tendulkar was once again amongst the runs as he scored 63 while Sourav Ganguly went on to score 79. It was Rahul Dravid's unbeaten 65 and a late cameo from Ajit Agarkar who scored 13 off just 9 deliveries! India have scored 274/7 in their 50 overs. A pretty good score in a pressure game like the Final! It won't be easy for Pakistan but they have Anwar & Afridi with them along with Inzamam ul Haq and an in-form Abdul Razzaq. India just need early wickets!

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PAKISTAN NEED 275 runs in 50 OVERS @5.50 RPO

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FINAL 2


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:pak: PAKISTAN v/s :ind: INDIA

Head-to-Head

:ind: INDIA 2 - 1 :pak: PAKISTAN

FINALS

:ind: INDIA 1 - 0 :pak: PAKISTAN

@Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium
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INDIA WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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Code:
0.1  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram         
0.2  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
0.3  Akram to Sidhu, no run, Left alone by Navjot Singh Sidhu
0.4  Akram to Sidhu, no run, Navjot Singh Sidhu missed that one by a mile
0.5  Akram to Sidhu, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Navjot Singh Sidhu
0.6  Akram to Sidhu, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 1  (8 runs)
         INDIA                 8/0
         (R/R:  8.00)
         Wasim Akram          1.0-0-8-0
         Sachin Tendulkar      1(2b)
         Navjot Singh Sidhu    7(4b 1X4)  

1.1  Younis to Sidhu, two runs, Overthrow by Haq instead of 1 they get 2
1.2  Younis to Sidhu, one run, One more to the total
1.3  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.5  Younis to Sidhu, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Navjot Singh Sidhu the finger

         Navjot Singh Sidhu     10 (7b 1X4)
         c. Khan        b. Younis

1.6  Younis to Ganguly, two runs, Overthrow by Razzaq instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 2  (6 runs)
         INDIA                14/1
         (R/R:  7.00)
         Waqar Younis         1.0-0-6-1
         Sourav Ganguly        2(1b)
         Sachin Tendulkar      2(4b)  

2.1  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
2.2  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
2.3  Akhtar to Tendulkar, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.4  Akhtar to Ganguly, one run, That was a very risky single.
2.5  Akhtar to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Mushtaq allows yet another run
2.6  Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly missed that one by a mile

         End of over 3  (3 runs)
         INDIA                17/1
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Shoaib Akhtar        1.0-0-2-0
         Sourav Ganguly        3(3b)
         Sachin Tendulkar      3(8b)  

3.1  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
3.2  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly     
3.3  Akram to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar   
3.4  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram         
3.5  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
3.6  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 4  (3 runs)
         INDIA                20/1
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Wasim Akram          2.0-0-11-0
         Sourav Ganguly        4(4b)
         Sachin Tendulkar      5(13b)  

4.1  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
4.2  Akhtar to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shoaib Akhtar, deserving this punishment
4.3  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akhtar        
4.4  Akhtar to Tendulkar, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan          
4.5  Akhtar to Ganguly, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
4.6  Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan          

         End of over 5  (7 runs)
         INDIA                27/1
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Shoaib Akhtar        2.0-0-8-0
         Sourav Ganguly        6(6b)
         Sachin Tendulkar      9(17b 1X4)  

5.1  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Sourav Ganguly     
5.2  Younis to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar   
5.3  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
5.4  Younis to Tendulkar, three runs, Great work by Razzaq saved a certain boundary
5.5  Younis to Ganguly, FOUR, Waqar Younis cant belive it
5.6  Younis to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar   

         End of over 6  (10 runs)
         INDIA                37/1
         (R/R:  6.17)
         Waqar Younis         2.0-0-16-1
         Sachin Tendulkar     13(20b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       12(9b 1X4)  

6.1  Razzaq to Ganguly, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Abdul Razzaq, giving that a wide
6.1  Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, The misfield by Akram allows yet another run
6.2  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
6.3  Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar   
6.4  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly     
6.5  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.6  Razzaq to Ganguly, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Abdul Razzaq, giving that a wide
6.6  Razzaq to Ganguly, FOUR, Abdul Razzaq cant belive it

         End of over 7  (10 runs)
         INDIA                47/1
         (R/R:  6.71)
         Abdul Razzaq         1.0-0-10-0
         Sourav Ganguly       18(15b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     15(22b 1X4)  

7.1  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
7.2  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.3  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
7.4  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
7.5  Akram to Tendulkar, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
7.6  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 8  (2 runs)
         INDIA                49/1
         (R/R:  6.13)
         Wasim Akram          3.0-0-13-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     17(28b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       18(15b 2X4)  

8.1  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.2  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly was completely deceived
8.3  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
8.4  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, Great cooperation between Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar   
8.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
8.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar

         End of over 9  (1 runs)
         INDIA                50/1
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      1.0-0-1-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     17(30b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       19(19b 2X4)  

9.1  Younis to Ganguly, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.2  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
9.3  Younis to Tendulkar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
9.4  Younis to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar   
9.5  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
9.6  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 10  (5 runs)
         INDIA                55/1
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Waqar Younis         3.0-0-21-1
         Sachin Tendulkar     20(34b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       21(21b 2X4)  

10.1  Akram to Ganguly, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.2  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram         
10.3  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
10.4  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.5  Akram to Ganguly, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan          
10.6  Akram to Ganguly, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         INDIA                57/1
         (R/R:  5.18)
         Wasim Akram          4.0-0-15-0
         Sourav Ganguly       22(24b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     21(37b 1X4)  

11.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
11.2  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.3  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly missed that one by a mile
11.4  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, One more to the total
11.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
11.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 12  (2 runs)
         INDIA                59/1
         (R/R:  4.92)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      2.0-0-3-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     22(40b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       23(27b 2X4)  

12.1  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Razzaq        
12.2  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.3  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.4  Razzaq to Ganguly, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Abdul Razzaq, giving that a wide
12.4  Razzaq to Ganguly, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.5  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
12.6  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 13  (4 runs)
         INDIA                63/1
         (R/R:  4.85)
         Abdul Razzaq         2.0-0-14-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     22(42b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       26(32b 2X4)  

13.1  Younis to Ganguly, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis        
13.2  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Defensively played by Sourav Ganguly
13.3  Younis to Ganguly, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis        
13.4  Younis to Ganguly, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.5  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly     
13.6  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Defensively played by Sourav Ganguly

         End of over 14  (2 runs)
         INDIA                65/1
         (R/R:  4.64)
         Waqar Younis         4.0-0-22-1
         Sourav Ganguly       26(37b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     23(43b 1X4)  

14.1  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan          
14.2  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
14.3  Akram to Tendulkar, FOUR, Wasim Akram cant belive it
14.4  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Sourav Ganguly     
14.5  Akram to Ganguly, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.6  Akram to Ganguly, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram         

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         INDIA                70/1
         (R/R:  4.67)
         Wasim Akram          5.0-0-20-0
         Sourav Ganguly       26(39b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     28(47b 2X4)

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India have got off to a very good start unlike the previous game as they scored 70/1 at the end of the 15-over field restrictions. Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly have added 58 runs thus far as they lost Sidhu to Waqar Younis in the 2nd over of the innings. Pakistan needs a wicket soon otherwise it would be hard to stop this recognised pair of Sachin-Dada.
Code:
15.1  Razzaq to Tendulkar, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
15.2  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
15.3  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.4  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly was completely deceived
15.5  Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar   
15.6  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly     

         End of over 16  (5 runs)
         INDIA                75/1
         (R/R:  4.69)
         Abdul Razzaq         3.0-0-19-0
         Sourav Ganguly       27(41b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     32(51b 2X4)  

16.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Saqlain Mushtaq, deserving this punishment
16.2  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.3  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Saqlain Mushtaq, deserving this punishment
16.4  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
16.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (8 runs)
         INDIA                83/1
         (R/R:  4.88)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      3.0-0-11-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     40(57b 4X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       27(41b 2X4)  

17.1  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Razzaq        
17.2  Razzaq to Ganguly, legbye, Left alone by Sourav Ganguly
17.3  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.4  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
17.5  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.6  Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar   

         End of over 18  (3 runs)
         INDIA                86/1
         (R/R:  4.78)
         Abdul Razzaq         4.0-0-21-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     41(60b 4X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       28(44b 2X4)  

18.1  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly missed that one by a mile
18.2  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, Great cooperation between Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar   
18.3  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan          
18.4  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
18.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
18.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Mushtaq allows yet another run

         End of over 19  (2 runs)
         INDIA                88/1
         (R/R:  4.63)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      4.0-0-13-0
         Sourav Ganguly       29(46b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     42(64b 4X4)  

19.1  Akhtar to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Sourav Ganguly     
19.2  Akhtar to Ganguly, one run, One more to the total
19.3  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan          
19.4  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.5  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
19.6  Akhtar to Tendulkar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 20  (5 runs)
         INDIA                93/1
         (R/R:  4.65)
         Shoaib Akhtar        3.0-0-13-0
         Sourav Ganguly       30(47b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     46(69b 4X4)  

20.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
20.2  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Left alone by Sourav Ganguly
20.3  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.4  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Sachin Tendulkar
      The crowd cheers for Sachin Tendulkar's fifty

         End of over 21  (8 runs)
         INDIA               101/1
         (R/R:  4.81)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      5.0-0-21-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     53(73b 5X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       31(49b 2X4)

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That boundary brings up the 50 for Sachin Tendulkar. 53 off 73 deliveries with just 5 boundaries talks about the importance of strike rotation in his innings today. He has gone past 600 runs already in this tournament. Can he get another century today and win this tournament for India?
Code:
21.1  Afridi to Ganguly, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Sourav Ganguly
21.2  Afridi to Ganguly, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Sourav Ganguly
21.3  Afridi to Ganguly, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.4  Afridi to Ganguly, one run, Great cooperation between Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar   
21.5  Afridi to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
21.6  Afridi to Ganguly, no run, Defensively played by Sourav Ganguly

         End of over 22  (12 runs)
         INDIA               113/1
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Shahid Afridi        1.0-0-12-0
         Sourav Ganguly       42(54b 3X4 1X6)
         Sachin Tendulkar     54(74b 5X4)  

22.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Saqlain Mushtaq, deserving this punishment
22.2  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
22.3  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.4  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, three runs, Great work by Razzaq saved a certain boundary
22.5  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar   
22.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar

         End of over 23  (8 runs)
         INDIA               121/1
         (R/R:  5.26)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      6.0-0-29-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     61(79b 6X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       43(55b 3X4 1X6)  

23.1  Razzaq to Ganguly, legbye, Sourav Ganguly was completely deceived
23.2  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Akram allows yet another run
23.3  Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, One more to the total
23.4  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly     
23.5  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly missed that one by a mile
23.6  Razzaq to Ganguly, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 24  (7 runs)
         INDIA               128/1
         (R/R:  5.33)
         Abdul Razzaq         5.0-0-27-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     63(81b 6X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       47(59b 3X4 1X6)  

24.1  Younis to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.2  Younis to Ganguly, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sourav Ganguly
      The crowd cheers for Sourav Ganguly's fifty

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Sourav Ganguly brings up his 50! And this pair of Sachin-Dada keeps going for the runs. India will be eyeing 300 at this stage of the innings
Code:
24.3  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly was completely deceived
24.4  Younis to Ganguly, SIX, What a wonderful player Sourav Ganguly is
24.5  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Defensively played by Sourav Ganguly
24.6  Younis to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 25  (10 runs)
         INDIA               138/1
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Waqar Younis         5.0-0-32-1
         Sourav Ganguly       57(65b 4X4 2X6)
         Sachin Tendulkar     63(81b 6X4)  

25.1  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
25.2  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akhtar        
25.3  Akhtar to Tendulkar, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Sachin Tendulkar       63 (84b 6X4)
         lbw            b. Akhtar

25.4  Akhtar to Azharuddin, no run, Mohammad Azharuddin missed that one by a mile
25.5  Akhtar to Azharuddin, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Saeed Anwar, out for a duck

         Mohammad Azharuddin    0 (2b)
         c. Anwar       b. Akhtar

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Shoaib Akhtar gets 2 in the over!! Sachin Tendulkar got out lbw for 63 and 2 deliveries later he gets the Indian Captain out for a duck. A good comeback this from Pakistan. India are now 138/3!!
Code:
25.6  Akhtar to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid was completely deceived

         End of over 26  (0 runs)
         INDIA               138/3
         (R/R:  5.31)
         Shoaib Akhtar        4.0-0-13-2
         Rahul Dravid          0(1b)
         Sourav Ganguly       57(65b 4X4 2X6)  

26.1  Younis to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Rahul Dravid       
26.2  Younis to Dravid, one run, That is very well run by Sourav Ganguly     
26.3  Younis to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.4  Younis to Ganguly, one run, The misfield by Ahmed allows yet another run
26.5  Younis to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
26.6  Younis to Dravid, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 27  (3 runs)
         INDIA               141/3
         (R/R:  5.22)
         Waqar Younis         6.0-0-35-1
         Rahul Dravid          1(4b)
         Sourav Ganguly       59(68b 4X4 2X6)  

27.1  Akhtar to Ganguly, one run, One more to the total
27.2  Akhtar to Dravid, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shoaib Akhtar, deserving this punishment
27.3  Akhtar to Dravid, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan          
27.4  Akhtar to Dravid, one run, The misfield by Akram allows yet another run
27.5  Akhtar to Ganguly, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
27.6  Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 28  (12 runs)
         INDIA               153/3
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Shoaib Akhtar        5.0-1-25-2
         Sourav Ganguly       66(71b 4X4 3X6)
         Rahul Dravid          6(7b 1X4)  

28.1  Mushtaq to Dravid, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.2  Mushtaq to Dravid, one run, One more to the total
28.3  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
28.4  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, The misfield by Razzaq allows yet another run
28.5  Mushtaq to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
28.6  Mushtaq to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         INDIA               155/3
         (R/R:  5.34)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      7.0-0-31-0
         Rahul Dravid          7(11b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       67(73b 4X4 3X6)  

29.1  Younis to Ganguly, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Sourav Ganguly
29.2  Younis to Ganguly, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sourav Ganguly
29.3  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Defensively played by Sourav Ganguly
29.4  Younis to Ganguly, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
29.5  Younis to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.6  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Left alone by Sourav Ganguly

         End of over 30  (12 runs)
         INDIA               167/3
         (R/R:  5.57)
         Waqar Younis         7.0-0-47-1
         Sourav Ganguly       79(79b 5X4 4X6)
         Rahul Dravid          7(11b 1X4)  

30.1  Akram to Dravid, no run, Left alone by Rahul Dravid
30.2  Akram to Dravid, FOUR, Wasim Akram cant belive it
30.3  Akram to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram         
30.4  Akram to Dravid, no run, Left alone by Rahul Dravid
30.5  Akram to Dravid, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Wasim Akram, giving that a wide
30.5  Akram to Dravid, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.6  Akram to Ganguly, OUT, Yousuf Youhana takes an easy catch to dismiss Sourav Ganguly

         Sourav Ganguly         79 (80b 5X4 4X6)
         c. Youhana     b. Akram


         End of over 31  (6 runs)
         INDIA               173/4
         (R/R:  5.58)
         Wasim Akram          6.0-0-26-1
         Ajay Jadeja           0(0b)
         Rahul Dravid         12(17b 2X4)

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Wasim Akram gets Sourav Ganguly for 79(80). Ganguly's innings consisted of 5 fours and 4 sixes and he scored his runs pretty quickly as well. Pakistan will be really pleased to see him back into the dressing room as with Dada on crease India looked good for a big score!
Code:
31.1  Mushtaq to Dravid, one run, That is very well run by Ajay Jadeja        
31.2  Mushtaq to Jadeja, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
31.3  Mushtaq to Jadeja, legbye, Ajay Jadeja was completely deceived
31.4  Mushtaq to Dravid, one run, Great cooperation between Rahul Dravid and Ajay Jadeja        
31.5  Mushtaq to Jadeja, one run, The misfield by Younis allows yet another run
31.6  Mushtaq to Dravid, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 32  (6 runs)
         INDIA               179/4
         (R/R:  5.59)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      8.0-0-36-0
         Rahul Dravid         14(20b 2X4)
         Ajay Jadeja           3(3b)  

32.1  Akram to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
32.2  Akram to Jadeja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram         
32.3  Akram to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
32.4  Akram to Jadeja, no run, Defensively played by Ajay Jadeja
32.5  Akram to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.6  Akram to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja

         End of over 33  (0 runs)
         INDIA               179/4
         (R/R:  5.42)
         Wasim Akram          7.0-0-26-1
         Ajay Jadeja           3(9b)
         Rahul Dravid         14(20b 2X4)  

33.1  Mushtaq to Dravid, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
33.2  Mushtaq to Dravid, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.3  Mushtaq to Jadeja, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Saqlain Mushtaq, deserving this punishment
33.4  Mushtaq to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
33.5  Mushtaq to Jadeja, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
33.6  Mushtaq to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Rahul Dravid       

         End of over 34  (10 runs)
         INDIA               189/4
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      9.0-0-46-0
         Rahul Dravid         17(22b 2X4)
         Ajay Jadeja          10(13b 1X4)  

34.1  Akram to Jadeja, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.2  Akram to Dravid, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.3  Akram to Dravid, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.4  Akram to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
34.5  Akram to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.6  Akram to Jadeja, legbye, Ajay Jadeja missed that one by a mile

         End of over 35  (3 runs)
         INDIA               192/4
         (R/R:  5.49)
         Wasim Akram          8.0-1-27-1
         Rahul Dravid         17(24b 2X4)
         Ajay Jadeja          11(17b 1X4)  

35.1  Younis to Jadeja, one run, The misfield by Akhtar allows yet another run
35.2  Younis to Dravid, one run, One more to the total
35.3  Younis to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ajay Jadeja and Rahul Dravid       
35.4  Younis to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis        
35.5  Younis to Dravid, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
35.6  Younis to Jadeja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis        

         End of over 36  (6 runs)
         INDIA               198/4
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Waqar Younis         8.0-0-53-1
         Ajay Jadeja          13(20b 1X4)
         Rahul Dravid         21(27b 2X4)  

36.1  Akram to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram         
36.2  Akram to Dravid, no run, Left alone by Rahul Dravid
36.3  Akram to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
36.4  Akram to Dravid, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.5  Akram to Dravid, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.6  Akram to Dravid, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 37  (1 runs)
         INDIA               199/4
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Wasim Akram          9.0-1-27-1
         Ajay Jadeja          13(20b 1X4)
         Rahul Dravid         21(33b 2X4)  

37.1  Younis to Dravid, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Waqar Younis, deserving this punishment
37.2  Younis to Dravid, no run, Left alone by Rahul Dravid
37.3  Younis to Dravid, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan          
37.4  Younis to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
37.5  Younis to Jadeja, no run, Ajay Jadeja was completely deceived
37.6  Younis to Jadeja, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis        

         End of over 38  (6 runs)
         INDIA               205/4
         (R/R:  5.39)
         Waqar Younis         9.0-0-57-1
         Rahul Dravid         25(36b 3X4)
         Ajay Jadeja          13(23b 1X4)  

38.1  Akhtar to Jadeja, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.2  Akhtar to Dravid, one run, One more to the total
38.3  Akhtar to Jadeja, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Ajay Jadeja            14 (25b 1X4)
         lbw            b. Akhtar

38.4  Akhtar to R Singh, no run, Defensively played by Robin Singh
38.5  Akhtar to R Singh, no run, Robin Singh missed that one by a mile
38.6  Akhtar to R Singh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 39  (2 runs)
         INDIA               207/5
         (R/R:  5.31)
         Shoaib Akhtar        6.0-1-27-3
         Robin Singh           0(3b)
         Rahul Dravid         26(37b 3X4)  

39.1  Akram to Dravid, three runs, Great work by Youhana saved a certain boundary
39.2  Akram to R Singh, no run, Robin Singh missed that one by a mile
39.3  Akram to R Singh, one run, One more to the total
39.4  Akram to Dravid, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Rahul Dravid
39.5  Akram to Dravid, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Rahul Dravid
39.6  Akram to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram         
      The end to a good spell from Wasim Akram

         End of over 40  (14 runs)
         INDIA               221/5
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Wasim Akram          10.0-1-41-1
         Rahul Dravid         39(41b 4X4 1X6)
         Robin Singh           1(5b)

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Pakistan Captain Wasim Akram in search of wickets bowled himself out before the 40-over mark. This move could actually cost Pakistan as Akram ended up conceding 14 in his last over, not the kind of momentum Pakistan wanted to give to India heading into the last 10 overs. Rahul Dravid is looking in some form here scoring 39*(41).
Code:
40.1  Akhtar to R Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.
40.2  Akhtar to Dravid, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
40.3  Akhtar to R Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.4  Akhtar to R Singh, no run, Robin Singh was completely deceived
40.5  Akhtar to R Singh, one run, The misfield by Akram allows yet another run
40.6  Akhtar to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid was completely deceived

         End of over 41  (5 runs)
         INDIA               226/5
         (R/R:  5.51)
         Shoaib Akhtar        7.0-1-32-3
         Rahul Dravid         42(43b 4X4 1X6)
         Robin Singh           3(9b)  

41.1  Younis to R Singh, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
41.2  Younis to Dravid, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.3  Younis to Dravid, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Rahul Dravid
41.4  Younis to Dravid, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.5  Younis to R Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Robin Singh and Rahul Dravid       
41.6  Younis to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
      Waqar Younis finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 42  (7 runs)
         INDIA               233/5
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Waqar Younis         10.0-0-63-1
         Rahul Dravid         47(47b 5X4 1X6)
         Robin Singh           4(11b)  

42.1  Akhtar to R Singh, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan          
42.2  Akhtar to Dravid, one run, One more to the total
42.3  Akhtar to R Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Robin Singh and Rahul Dravid       
42.4  Akhtar to Dravid, three runs, Great work by Younis saved a certain boundary
      The crowd cheers for Rahul Dravid's fifty

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Rahul Dravid helping India to a strong finish as he brings up his 50 in just 49 deliveries with 5 fours & a six. India are 239/5 with 44 balls left in their innings. Pakistan will be slightly worried now.
Code:
42.5  Akhtar to R Singh, one run, That is very well run by Rahul Dravid       
42.6  Akhtar to Dravid, FOUR, Shoaib Akhtar cant belive it

         End of over 43  (11 runs)
         INDIA               244/5
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Shoaib Akhtar        8.0-1-42-3
         Rahul Dravid         55(50b 6X4 1X6)
         Robin Singh           6(14b)  

43.1  Mushtaq to R Singh, one run, That is very well run by Rahul Dravid       
43.2  Mushtaq to Dravid, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
43.3  Mushtaq to Dravid, one run, That is very well run by Robin Singh        
43.4  Mushtaq to R Singh, OUT, Inzamam ul Haq takes an easy catch to dismiss Robin Singh

         Robin Singh            7 (16b)
         c. Haq         b. Mushtaq

43.5  Mushtaq to H Singh, no run, Harbhajan Singh missed that one by a mile
43.6  Mushtaq to H Singh, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Harbhajan Singh
      Saqlain Mushtaqends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 44  (6 runs)
         INDIA               250/6
         (R/R:  5.68)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      10.0-0-52-1
         Harbhajan Singh       4(2b 1X4)
         Rahul Dravid         56(52b 6X4 1X6)  

44.1  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan          
44.2  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.3  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Razzaq        
44.4  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Defensively played by Rahul Dravid
44.5  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Razzaq        
44.6  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Left alone by Rahul Dravid

         End of over 45  (0 runs)
         INDIA               250/6
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Abdul Razzaq         6.0-0-27-0
         Rahul Dravid         56(58b 6X4 1X6)
         Harbhajan Singh       4(2b 1X4)  

45.1  Akhtar to H Singh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan          
45.2  Akhtar to H Singh, no run, Left alone by Harbhajan Singh
45.3  Akhtar to H Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Harbhajan Singh and Rahul Dravid       
45.4  Akhtar to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid was completely deceived
45.5  Akhtar to Dravid, one run, That is very well run by Harbhajan Singh    
45.6  Akhtar to H Singh, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 46  (2 runs)
         INDIA               252/6
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Shoaib Akhtar        9.0-1-44-3
         Harbhajan Singh       5(6b 1X4)
         Rahul Dravid         57(60b 6X4 1X6)  

46.1  Razzaq to Dravid, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
46.2  Razzaq to H Singh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.3  Razzaq to H Singh, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
46.4  Razzaq to H Singh, no run, Left alone by Harbhajan Singh
46.5  Razzaq to H Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.6  Razzaq to Dravid, two runs, Overthrow by Akhtar instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 47  (6 runs)
         INDIA               258/6
         (R/R:  5.49)
         Abdul Razzaq         7.0-1-33-0
         Rahul Dravid         62(62b 6X4 1X6)
         Harbhajan Singh       6(10b 1X4)  

47.1  Akhtar to H Singh, OUT, Shahid Afridi takes an easy catch to dismiss Harbhajan Singh

         Harbhajan Singh        6 (11b 1X4)
         c. Afridi      b. Akhtar

      Akhtar, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim
47.2  Akhtar to Agarkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
47.3  Akhtar to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
47.4  Akhtar to Dravid, one run, Great cooperation between Rahul Dravid and Ajit Agarkar       
47.5  Akhtar to Agarkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shoaib Akhtar, deserving this punishment
47.6  Akhtar to Agarkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      The end to a good spell from Shoaib Akhtar. The opposition are in no doubt relieved to see the end of his spell

         End of over 48  (6 runs)
         INDIA               264/7
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Shoaib Akhtar        10.0-1-50-4
         Ajit Agarkar          5(3b 1X4)
         Rahul Dravid         63(64b 6X4 1X6)

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End of a brilliant spell from Shoaib Akhtar in his comeback game as he took 4/50 from his 10 overs. And that takes his wicket tally in this Sharjah Cup to 20! Is this the spell that is going to make the difference? Rahul Dravid looks well set on the crease with 2 overs still to go, his runs are going to be crucial!
Code:
48.1  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.2  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid was completely deceived
48.3  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
48.4  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Defensively played by Rahul Dravid
48.5  Razzaq to Dravid, one run, One more to the total
48.6  Razzaq to Agarkar, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 49  (2 runs)
         INDIA               266/7
         (R/R:  5.43)
         Abdul Razzaq         8.0-1-35-0
         Rahul Dravid         64(69b 6X4 1X6)
         Ajit Agarkar          6(4b 1X4)  

49.1  Afridi to Agarkar, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
49.2  Afridi to Agarkar, no run, Ajit Agarkar was completely deceived
49.3  Afridi to Agarkar, one run, One more to the total
49.4  Afridi to Dravid, one run, Great cooperation between Rahul Dravid and Ajit Agarkar       
49.5  Afridi to Agarkar, no run, Ajit Agarkar missed that one by a mile
49.6  Afridi to Agarkar, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ajit Agarkar

         End of over 50  (8 runs)
         INDIA               274/7
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Shahid Afridi        2.0-0-20-0
         Ajit Agarkar         13(9b 2X4)
         Rahul Dravid         65(70b 6X4 1X6)
Code:
         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         INDIA               274/7 (RR:  5.56)
         Shahid Afridi         2.0-0-20-0
         Ajit Agarkar         13(9b 2X4)
         Rahul Dravid         65(70b 6X4 1X6)
Code:
INDIA innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sachin Tendulkar    lbw            b. Akhtar       63    84    6    0   75.0%
Navjot Singh Sidhu  c. Khan        b. Younis       10     7    1    0  142.9%
Sourav Ganguly      c. Youhana     b. Akram        79    80    5    4   98.8%
Mohammad Azharuddin c. Anwar       b. Akhtar        0     2    0    0    0.0%
Rahul Dravid        not out                        65    70    6    1   92.9%
Ajay Jadeja         lbw            b. Akhtar       14    25    1    0   56.0%
Robin Singh         c. Haq         b. Mushtaq       7    16    0    0   43.8%
Harbhajan Singh     c. Afridi      b. Akhtar        6    11    1    0   54.5%
Ajit Agarkar        not out                        13     9    2    0  144.4%
Javagal Srinath                                  
Venkatesh Prasad                                 
 
 Total:  274/7       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.48      Extras:  17   
 
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INDIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Tendulkar     N Sidhu      þþþ                                       12 (11)
Tendulkar     S Ganguly    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      126 (142)
Azharuddin    S Ganguly                                               0 (2)
R Dravid      S Ganguly    þþþþþþþþþ                                 35 (31)
R Dravid      A Jadeja     þþþþþþþþþ                                 34 (45)
R Dravid      R Singh      þþþþþþþþþþ                                39 (31)
R Dravid      H Singh      þþþ                                       12 (21)
R Dravid      A Agarkar    þþþþ                                      16 (17)


     Fall of Wickets    12/1      138/2     138/3     173/4     207/5
                        246/6     258/7                                  

 Total:  274/7       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.48     Extras:  17  
 
                                     -X-
Code:
PAKISTAN Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Wasim Akram          10.0      1      41      1      4.10     1      0
Waqar Younis         10.0      0      63      1      6.30     0      0
Shoaib Akhtar        10.0      1      50      4      5.00     0      0
Abdul Razzaq          8.0      1      35      0      4.38     3      0
Saqlain Mushtaq      10.0      0      52      1      5.20     0      0
Shahid Afridi         2.0      0      20      0     10.00     0      0

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And it's the Rawalpindi express showing his magic once again with his fiery pace. India lost Navjot Singh Sidhu in the 2nd over to Waqar Younis as they were 14/1. Sachin & Dada then took over the control of the innings as they added 126 runs for the 2nd wicket stand. Shoaib Akhtar came back into the attack as he got both Tendulkar and Azharuddin in the very same over jolting India back by atleast 30 runs if not more! Akhtar also dismissed Ajay Jadeja and Harbhajan Singh finishing with figures of 4/50 in his 10 overs and also bowled a maiden over. Waqar Younis had another average outing as he got 1/63 while Saqlain Mushtaq got 1/52. Wasim Akram was economical as he got 1/41 while Razzaq went wicketless. Afridi bowled just 2 overs as he went for 20 runs!

As for India, Sachin Tendulkar was once again amongst the runs as he scored 63 while Sourav Ganguly went on to score 79. It was Rahul Dravid's unbeaten 65 and a late cameo from Ajit Agarkar who scored 13 off just 9 deliveries! India have scored 274/7 in their 50 overs. A pretty good score in a pressure game like the Final! It won't be easy for Pakistan but they have Anwar & Afridi with them along with Inzamam ul Haq and an in-form Abdul Razzaq. India just need early wickets!


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PAKISTAN NEED 275 runs in 50 OVERS @5.50 RPO

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FINAL 2


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:pak: PAKISTAN v/s :ind: INDIA

Head-to-Head

:ind: INDIA 2 - 1 :pak: PAKISTAN

FINALS

:ind: INDIA 1 - 0 :pak: PAKISTAN

@Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium
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INDIA WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

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-XX- INDIA INNINGS -XX-
Code:
0.1  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram      
0.2  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
0.3  Akram to Sidhu, no run, Left alone by Navjot Singh Sidhu
0.4  Akram to Sidhu, no run, Navjot Singh Sidhu missed that one by a mile
0.5  Akram to Sidhu, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Navjot Singh Sidhu
0.6  Akram to Sidhu, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 1  (8 runs)
         INDIA                 8/0
         (R/R:  8.00)
         Wasim Akram          1.0-0-8-0
         Sachin Tendulkar      1(2b)
         Navjot Singh Sidhu    7(4b 1X4)

1.1  Younis to Sidhu, two runs, Overthrow by Haq instead of 1 they get 2
1.2  Younis to Sidhu, one run, One more to the total
1.3  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.5  Younis to Sidhu, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Navjot Singh Sidhu the finger

         Navjot Singh Sidhu     10 (7b 1X4)
         c. Khan        b. Younis

1.6  Younis to Ganguly, two runs, Overthrow by Razzaq instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 2  (6 runs)
         INDIA                14/1
         (R/R:  7.00)
         Waqar Younis         1.0-0-6-1
         Sourav Ganguly        2(1b)
         Sachin Tendulkar      2(4b)

2.1  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
2.2  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
2.3  Akhtar to Tendulkar, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.4  Akhtar to Ganguly, one run, That was a very risky single.
2.5  Akhtar to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Mushtaq allows yet another run
2.6  Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly missed that one by a mile

         End of over 3  (3 runs)
         INDIA                17/1
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Shoaib Akhtar        1.0-0-2-0
         Sourav Ganguly        3(3b)
         Sachin Tendulkar      3(8b)

3.1  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
3.2  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly  
3.3  Akram to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
3.4  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram      
3.5  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
3.6  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 4  (3 runs)
         INDIA                20/1
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Wasim Akram          2.0-0-11-0
         Sourav Ganguly        4(4b)
         Sachin Tendulkar      5(13b)

4.1  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
4.2  Akhtar to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shoaib Akhtar, deserving this punishment
4.3  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akhtar     
4.4  Akhtar to Tendulkar, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan       
4.5  Akhtar to Ganguly, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
4.6  Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan       

         End of over 5  (7 runs)
         INDIA                27/1
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Shoaib Akhtar        2.0-0-8-0
         Sourav Ganguly        6(6b)
         Sachin Tendulkar      9(17b 1X4)

5.1  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Sourav Ganguly  
5.2  Younis to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
5.3  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
5.4  Younis to Tendulkar, three runs, Great work by Razzaq saved a certain boundary
5.5  Younis to Ganguly, FOUR, Waqar Younis cant belive it
5.6  Younis to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar

         End of over 6  (10 runs)
         INDIA                37/1
         (R/R:  6.17)
         Waqar Younis         2.0-0-16-1
         Sachin Tendulkar     13(20b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       12(9b 1X4)

6.1  Razzaq to Ganguly, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Abdul Razzaq, giving that a wide
6.1  Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, The misfield by Akram allows yet another run
6.2  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
6.3  Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
6.4  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly  
6.5  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.6  Razzaq to Ganguly, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Abdul Razzaq, giving that a wide
6.6  Razzaq to Ganguly, FOUR, Abdul Razzaq cant belive it

         End of over 7  (10 runs)
         INDIA                47/1
         (R/R:  6.71)
         Abdul Razzaq         1.0-0-10-0
         Sourav Ganguly       18(15b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     15(22b 1X4)

7.1  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
7.2  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.3  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
7.4  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
7.5  Akram to Tendulkar, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
7.6  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 8  (2 runs)
         INDIA                49/1
         (R/R:  6.13)
         Wasim Akram          3.0-0-13-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     17(28b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       18(15b 2X4)

8.1  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.2  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly was completely deceived
8.3  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
8.4  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, Great cooperation between Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar
8.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar
8.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar

         End of over 9  (1 runs)
         INDIA                50/1
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      1.0-0-1-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     17(30b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       19(19b 2X4)

9.1  Younis to Ganguly, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.2  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
9.3  Younis to Tendulkar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
9.4  Younis to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
9.5  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
9.6  Younis to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 10  (5 runs)
         INDIA                55/1
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Waqar Younis         3.0-0-21-1
         Sachin Tendulkar     20(34b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       21(21b 2X4)

10.1  Akram to Ganguly, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.2  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram      
10.3  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
10.4  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
10.5  Akram to Ganguly, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan       
10.6  Akram to Ganguly, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 11  (2 runs)
         INDIA                57/1
         (R/R:  5.18)
         Wasim Akram          4.0-0-15-0
         Sourav Ganguly       22(24b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     21(37b 1X4)

11.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
11.2  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.3  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly missed that one by a mile
11.4  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, One more to the total
11.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
11.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 12  (2 runs)
         INDIA                59/1
         (R/R:  4.92)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      2.0-0-3-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     22(40b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       23(27b 2X4)

12.1  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Razzaq     
12.2  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.3  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.4  Razzaq to Ganguly, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Abdul Razzaq, giving that a wide
12.4  Razzaq to Ganguly, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
12.5  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
12.6  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 13  (4 runs)
         INDIA                63/1
         (R/R:  4.85)
         Abdul Razzaq         2.0-0-14-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     22(42b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       26(32b 2X4)

13.1  Younis to Ganguly, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis     
13.2  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Defensively played by Sourav Ganguly
13.3  Younis to Ganguly, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis     
13.4  Younis to Ganguly, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.5  Younis to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly  
13.6  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Defensively played by Sourav Ganguly

         End of over 14  (2 runs)
         INDIA                65/1
         (R/R:  4.64)
         Waqar Younis         4.0-0-22-1
         Sourav Ganguly       26(37b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     23(43b 1X4)

14.1  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan       
14.2  Akram to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile
14.3  Akram to Tendulkar, FOUR, Wasim Akram cant belive it
14.4  Akram to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Sourav Ganguly  
14.5  Akram to Ganguly, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.6  Akram to Ganguly, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram      

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         INDIA                70/1
         (R/R:  4.67)
         Wasim Akram          5.0-0-20-0
         Sourav Ganguly       26(39b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     28(47b 2X4)

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India have got off to a very good start unlike the previous game as they scored 70/1 at the end of the 15-over field restrictions. Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly have added 58 runs thus far as they lost Sidhu to Waqar Younis in the 2nd over of the innings. Pakistan needs a wicket soon otherwise it would be hard to stop this recognised pair of Sachin-Dada.
Code:
15.1  Razzaq to Tendulkar, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
15.2  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
15.3  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.4  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly was completely deceived
15.5  Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
15.6  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly  

         End of over 16  (5 runs)
         INDIA                75/1
         (R/R:  4.69)
         Abdul Razzaq         3.0-0-19-0
         Sourav Ganguly       27(41b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     32(51b 2X4)

16.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Saqlain Mushtaq, deserving this punishment
16.2  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.3  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Saqlain Mushtaq, deserving this punishment
16.4  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
16.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (8 runs)
         INDIA                83/1
         (R/R:  4.88)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      3.0-0-11-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     40(57b 4X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       27(41b 2X4)

17.1  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Razzaq     
17.2  Razzaq to Ganguly, legbye, Left alone by Sourav Ganguly
17.3  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.4  Razzaq to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
17.5  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.6  Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar

         End of over 18  (3 runs)
         INDIA                86/1
         (R/R:  4.78)
         Abdul Razzaq         4.0-0-21-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     41(60b 4X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       28(44b 2X4)

18.1  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly missed that one by a mile
18.2  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, Great cooperation between Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar
18.3  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan       
18.4  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
18.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
18.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Mushtaq allows yet another run

         End of over 19  (2 runs)
         INDIA                88/1
         (R/R:  4.63)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      4.0-0-13-0
         Sourav Ganguly       29(46b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     42(64b 4X4)

19.1  Akhtar to Tendulkar, one run, That is very well run by Sourav Ganguly  
19.2  Akhtar to Ganguly, one run, One more to the total
19.3  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan       
19.4  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.5  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
19.6  Akhtar to Tendulkar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 20  (5 runs)
         INDIA                93/1
         (R/R:  4.65)
         Shoaib Akhtar        3.0-0-13-0
         Sourav Ganguly       30(47b 2X4)
         Sachin Tendulkar     46(69b 4X4)

20.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
20.2  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Left alone by Sourav Ganguly
20.3  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, That was a very risky single.
20.4  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
20.5  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Sachin Tendulkar
      The crowd cheers for Sachin Tendulkar's fifty

         End of over 21  (8 runs)
         INDIA               101/1
         (R/R:  4.81)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      5.0-0-21-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     53(73b 5X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       31(49b 2X4)

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That boundary brings up the 50 for Sachin Tendulkar. 53 off 73 deliveries with just 5 boundaries talks about the importance of strike rotation in his innings today. He has gone past 600 runs already in this tournament. Can he get another century today and win this tournament for India?
Code:
21.1  Afridi to Ganguly, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Sourav Ganguly
21.2  Afridi to Ganguly, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Sourav Ganguly
21.3  Afridi to Ganguly, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.4  Afridi to Ganguly, one run, Great cooperation between Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar
21.5  Afridi to Tendulkar, one run, One more to the total
21.6  Afridi to Ganguly, no run, Defensively played by Sourav Ganguly

         End of over 22  (12 runs)
         INDIA               113/1
         (R/R:  5.14)
         Shahid Afridi        1.0-0-12-0
         Sourav Ganguly       42(54b 3X4 1X6)
         Sachin Tendulkar     54(74b 5X4)

22.1  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Saqlain Mushtaq, deserving this punishment
22.2  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Defensively played by Sachin Tendulkar
22.3  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
22.4  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, three runs, Great work by Razzaq saved a certain boundary
22.5  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Sachin Tendulkar
22.6  Mushtaq to Tendulkar, no run, Left alone by Sachin Tendulkar

         End of over 23  (8 runs)
         INDIA               121/1
         (R/R:  5.26)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      6.0-0-29-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     61(79b 6X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       43(55b 3X4 1X6)

23.1  Razzaq to Ganguly, legbye, Sourav Ganguly was completely deceived
23.2  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, The misfield by Akram allows yet another run
23.3  Razzaq to Ganguly, one run, One more to the total
23.4  Razzaq to Tendulkar, one run, Great cooperation between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly  
23.5  Razzaq to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly missed that one by a mile
23.6  Razzaq to Ganguly, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 24  (7 runs)
         INDIA               128/1
         (R/R:  5.33)
         Abdul Razzaq         5.0-0-27-0
         Sachin Tendulkar     63(81b 6X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       47(59b 3X4 1X6)

24.1  Younis to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.2  Younis to Ganguly, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sourav Ganguly
      The crowd cheers for Sourav Ganguly's fifty

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Sourav Ganguly brings up his 50! And this pair of Sachin-Dada keeps going for the runs. India will be eyeing 300 at this stage of the innings
Code:
24.3  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Sourav Ganguly was completely deceived
24.4  Younis to Ganguly, SIX, What a wonderful player Sourav Ganguly is
24.5  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Defensively played by Sourav Ganguly
24.6  Younis to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 25  (10 runs)
         INDIA               138/1
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Waqar Younis         5.0-0-32-1
         Sourav Ganguly       57(65b 4X4 2X6)
         Sachin Tendulkar     63(81b 6X4)

25.1  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, Sachin Tendulkar was completely deceived
25.2  Akhtar to Tendulkar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akhtar     
25.3  Akhtar to Tendulkar, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Sachin Tendulkar       63 (84b 6X4)
         lbw            b. Akhtar

25.4  Akhtar to Azharuddin, no run, Mohammad Azharuddin missed that one by a mile
25.5  Akhtar to Azharuddin, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Saeed Anwar, out for a duck

         Mohammad Azharuddin    0 (2b)
         c. Anwar       b. Akhtar

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Shoaib Akhtar gets 2 in the over!! Sachin Tendulkar got out lbw for 63 and 2 deliveries later he gets the Indian Captain out for a duck. A good comeback this from Pakistan. India are now 138/3!!
Code:
25.6  Akhtar to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid was completely deceived

         End of over 26  (0 runs)
         INDIA               138/3
         (R/R:  5.31)
         Shoaib Akhtar        4.0-0-13-2
         Rahul Dravid          0(1b)
         Sourav Ganguly       57(65b 4X4 2X6)

26.1  Younis to Ganguly, one run, That is very well run by Rahul Dravid    
26.2  Younis to Dravid, one run, That is very well run by Sourav Ganguly  
26.3  Younis to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.4  Younis to Ganguly, one run, The misfield by Ahmed allows yet another run
26.5  Younis to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
26.6  Younis to Dravid, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 27  (3 runs)
         INDIA               141/3
         (R/R:  5.22)
         Waqar Younis         6.0-0-35-1
         Rahul Dravid          1(4b)
         Sourav Ganguly       59(68b 4X4 2X6)

27.1  Akhtar to Ganguly, one run, One more to the total
27.2  Akhtar to Dravid, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shoaib Akhtar, deserving this punishment
27.3  Akhtar to Dravid, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan       
27.4  Akhtar to Dravid, one run, The misfield by Akram allows yet another run
27.5  Akhtar to Ganguly, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
27.6  Akhtar to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 28  (12 runs)
         INDIA               153/3
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Shoaib Akhtar        5.0-1-25-2
         Sourav Ganguly       66(71b 4X4 3X6)
         Rahul Dravid          6(7b 1X4)

28.1  Mushtaq to Dravid, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
28.2  Mushtaq to Dravid, one run, One more to the total
28.3  Mushtaq to Ganguly, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
28.4  Mushtaq to Ganguly, one run, The misfield by Razzaq allows yet another run
28.5  Mushtaq to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
28.6  Mushtaq to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         INDIA               155/3
         (R/R:  5.34)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      7.0-0-31-0
         Rahul Dravid          7(11b 1X4)
         Sourav Ganguly       67(73b 4X4 3X6)

29.1  Younis to Ganguly, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Sourav Ganguly
29.2  Younis to Ganguly, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Sourav Ganguly
29.3  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Defensively played by Sourav Ganguly
29.4  Younis to Ganguly, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
29.5  Younis to Ganguly, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
29.6  Younis to Ganguly, no run, Left alone by Sourav Ganguly

         End of over 30  (12 runs)
         INDIA               167/3
         (R/R:  5.57)
         Waqar Younis         7.0-0-47-1
         Sourav Ganguly       79(79b 5X4 4X6)
         Rahul Dravid          7(11b 1X4)

30.1  Akram to Dravid, no run, Left alone by Rahul Dravid
30.2  Akram to Dravid, FOUR, Wasim Akram cant belive it
30.3  Akram to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram      
30.4  Akram to Dravid, no run, Left alone by Rahul Dravid
30.5  Akram to Dravid, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Wasim Akram, giving that a wide
30.5  Akram to Dravid, one run, That was a very risky single.
30.6  Akram to Ganguly, OUT, Yousuf Youhana takes an easy catch to dismiss Sourav Ganguly

         Sourav Ganguly         79 (80b 5X4 4X6)
         c. Youhana     b. Akram


         End of over 31  (6 runs)
         INDIA               173/4
         (R/R:  5.58)
         Wasim Akram          6.0-0-26-1
         Ajay Jadeja           0(0b)
         Rahul Dravid         12(17b 2X4)

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Wasim Akram gets Sourav Ganguly for 79(80). Ganguly's innings consisted of 5 fours and 4 sixes and he scored his runs pretty quickly as well. Pakistan will be really pleased to see him back into the dressing room as with Dada on crease India looked good for a big score!
Code:
31.1  Mushtaq to Dravid, one run, That is very well run by Ajay Jadeja     
31.2  Mushtaq to Jadeja, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
31.3  Mushtaq to Jadeja, legbye, Ajay Jadeja was completely deceived
31.4  Mushtaq to Dravid, one run, Great cooperation between Rahul Dravid and Ajay Jadeja     
31.5  Mushtaq to Jadeja, one run, The misfield by Younis allows yet another run
31.6  Mushtaq to Dravid, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 32  (6 runs)
         INDIA               179/4
         (R/R:  5.59)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      8.0-0-36-0
         Rahul Dravid         14(20b 2X4)
         Ajay Jadeja           3(3b)

32.1  Akram to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
32.2  Akram to Jadeja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram      
32.3  Akram to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
32.4  Akram to Jadeja, no run, Defensively played by Ajay Jadeja
32.5  Akram to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.6  Akram to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja

         End of over 33  (0 runs)
         INDIA               179/4
         (R/R:  5.42)
         Wasim Akram          7.0-0-26-1
         Ajay Jadeja           3(9b)
         Rahul Dravid         14(20b 2X4)

33.1  Mushtaq to Dravid, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
33.2  Mushtaq to Dravid, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.3  Mushtaq to Jadeja, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Saqlain Mushtaq, deserving this punishment
33.4  Mushtaq to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
33.5  Mushtaq to Jadeja, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
33.6  Mushtaq to Jadeja, one run, That is very well run by Rahul Dravid    

         End of over 34  (10 runs)
         INDIA               189/4
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      9.0-0-46-0
         Rahul Dravid         17(22b 2X4)
         Ajay Jadeja          10(13b 1X4)

34.1  Akram to Jadeja, one run, That was a very risky single.
34.2  Akram to Dravid, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.3  Akram to Dravid, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.4  Akram to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
34.5  Akram to Jadeja, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.6  Akram to Jadeja, legbye, Ajay Jadeja missed that one by a mile

         End of over 35  (3 runs)
         INDIA               192/4
         (R/R:  5.49)
         Wasim Akram          8.0-1-27-1
         Rahul Dravid         17(24b 2X4)
         Ajay Jadeja          11(17b 1X4)

35.1  Younis to Jadeja, one run, The misfield by Akhtar allows yet another run
35.2  Younis to Dravid, one run, One more to the total
35.3  Younis to Jadeja, one run, Great cooperation between Ajay Jadeja and Rahul Dravid    
35.4  Younis to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis     
35.5  Younis to Dravid, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
35.6  Younis to Jadeja, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis     

         End of over 36  (6 runs)
         INDIA               198/4
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Waqar Younis         8.0-0-53-1
         Ajay Jadeja          13(20b 1X4)
         Rahul Dravid         21(27b 2X4)

36.1  Akram to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram      
36.2  Akram to Dravid, no run, Left alone by Rahul Dravid
36.3  Akram to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
36.4  Akram to Dravid, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
36.5  Akram to Dravid, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.6  Akram to Dravid, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 37  (1 runs)
         INDIA               199/4
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Wasim Akram          9.0-1-27-1
         Ajay Jadeja          13(20b 1X4)
         Rahul Dravid         21(33b 2X4)

37.1  Younis to Dravid, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Waqar Younis, deserving this punishment
37.2  Younis to Dravid, no run, Left alone by Rahul Dravid
37.3  Younis to Dravid, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan       
37.4  Younis to Jadeja, no run, Left alone by Ajay Jadeja
37.5  Younis to Jadeja, no run, Ajay Jadeja was completely deceived
37.6  Younis to Jadeja, legbye, A lot of movement being extracted by Younis     

         End of over 38  (6 runs)
         INDIA               205/4
         (R/R:  5.39)
         Waqar Younis         9.0-0-57-1
         Rahul Dravid         25(36b 3X4)
         Ajay Jadeja          13(23b 1X4)

38.1  Akhtar to Jadeja, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.2  Akhtar to Dravid, one run, One more to the total
38.3  Akhtar to Jadeja, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Ajay Jadeja            14 (25b 1X4)
         lbw            b. Akhtar

38.4  Akhtar to R Singh, no run, Defensively played by Robin Singh
38.5  Akhtar to R Singh, no run, Robin Singh missed that one by a mile
38.6  Akhtar to R Singh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 39  (2 runs)
         INDIA               207/5
         (R/R:  5.31)
         Shoaib Akhtar        6.0-1-27-3
         Robin Singh           0(3b)
         Rahul Dravid         26(37b 3X4)

39.1  Akram to Dravid, three runs, Great work by Youhana saved a certain boundary
39.2  Akram to R Singh, no run, Robin Singh missed that one by a mile
39.3  Akram to R Singh, one run, One more to the total
39.4  Akram to Dravid, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Rahul Dravid
39.5  Akram to Dravid, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Rahul Dravid
39.6  Akram to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Akram      
      The end to a good spell from Wasim Akram

         End of over 40  (14 runs)
         INDIA               221/5
         (R/R:  5.53)
         Wasim Akram          10.0-1-41-1
         Rahul Dravid         39(41b 4X4 1X6)
         Robin Singh           1(5b)

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Pakistan Captain Wasim Akram in search of wickets bowled himself out before the 40-over mark. This move could actually cost Pakistan as Akram ended up conceding 14 in his last over, not the kind of momentum Pakistan wanted to give to India heading into the last 10 overs. Rahul Dravid is looking in some form here scoring 39*(41).
Code:
40.1  Akhtar to R Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.
40.2  Akhtar to Dravid, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
40.3  Akhtar to R Singh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.4  Akhtar to R Singh, no run, Robin Singh was completely deceived
40.5  Akhtar to R Singh, one run, The misfield by Akram allows yet another run
40.6  Akhtar to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid was completely deceived

         End of over 41  (5 runs)
         INDIA               226/5
         (R/R:  5.51)
         Shoaib Akhtar        7.0-1-32-3
         Rahul Dravid         42(43b 4X4 1X6)
         Robin Singh           3(9b)

41.1  Younis to R Singh, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
41.2  Younis to Dravid, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
41.3  Younis to Dravid, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Rahul Dravid
41.4  Younis to Dravid, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.5  Younis to R Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Robin Singh and Rahul Dravid    
41.6  Younis to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
      Waqar Younis finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 42  (7 runs)
         INDIA               233/5
         (R/R:  5.55)
         Waqar Younis         10.0-0-63-1
         Rahul Dravid         47(47b 5X4 1X6)
         Robin Singh           4(11b)

42.1  Akhtar to R Singh, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan       
42.2  Akhtar to Dravid, one run, One more to the total
42.3  Akhtar to R Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Robin Singh and Rahul Dravid    
42.4  Akhtar to Dravid, three runs, Great work by Younis saved a certain boundary
      The crowd cheers for Rahul Dravid's fifty

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Rahul Dravid helping India to a strong finish as he brings up his 50 in just 49 deliveries with 5 fours & a six. India are 239/5 with 44 balls left in their innings. Pakistan will be slightly worried now.
Code:
42.5  Akhtar to R Singh, one run, That is very well run by Rahul Dravid    
42.6  Akhtar to Dravid, FOUR, Shoaib Akhtar cant belive it

         End of over 43  (11 runs)
         INDIA               244/5
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Shoaib Akhtar        8.0-1-42-3
         Rahul Dravid         55(50b 6X4 1X6)
         Robin Singh           6(14b)

43.1  Mushtaq to R Singh, one run, That is very well run by Rahul Dravid    
43.2  Mushtaq to Dravid, no run, Saqlain Mushtaq is getting the ball to turn ferociously
43.3  Mushtaq to Dravid, one run, That is very well run by Robin Singh     
43.4  Mushtaq to R Singh, OUT, Inzamam ul Haq takes an easy catch to dismiss Robin Singh

         Robin Singh            7 (16b)
         c. Haq         b. Mushtaq

43.5  Mushtaq to H Singh, no run, Harbhajan Singh missed that one by a mile
43.6  Mushtaq to H Singh, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Harbhajan Singh
      Saqlain Mushtaqends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 44  (6 runs)
         INDIA               250/6
         (R/R:  5.68)
         Saqlain Mushtaq      10.0-0-52-1
         Harbhajan Singh       4(2b 1X4)
         Rahul Dravid         56(52b 6X4 1X6)

44.1  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan       
44.2  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.3  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Razzaq     
44.4  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Defensively played by Rahul Dravid
44.5  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Razzaq     
44.6  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Left alone by Rahul Dravid

         End of over 45  (0 runs)
         INDIA               250/6
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Abdul Razzaq         6.0-0-27-0
         Rahul Dravid         56(58b 6X4 1X6)
         Harbhajan Singh       4(2b 1X4)

45.1  Akhtar to H Singh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Moin Khan       
45.2  Akhtar to H Singh, no run, Left alone by Harbhajan Singh
45.3  Akhtar to H Singh, one run, Great cooperation between Harbhajan Singh and Rahul Dravid    
45.4  Akhtar to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid was completely deceived
45.5  Akhtar to Dravid, one run, That is very well run by Harbhajan Singh 
45.6  Akhtar to H Singh, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 46  (2 runs)
         INDIA               252/6
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Shoaib Akhtar        9.0-1-44-3
         Harbhajan Singh       5(6b 1X4)
         Rahul Dravid         57(60b 6X4 1X6)

46.1  Razzaq to Dravid, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
46.2  Razzaq to H Singh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.3  Razzaq to H Singh, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
46.4  Razzaq to H Singh, no run, Left alone by Harbhajan Singh
46.5  Razzaq to H Singh, one run, That was a very risky single.
46.6  Razzaq to Dravid, two runs, Overthrow by Akhtar instead of 1 they get 2

         End of over 47  (6 runs)
         INDIA               258/6
         (R/R:  5.49)
         Abdul Razzaq         7.0-1-33-0
         Rahul Dravid         62(62b 6X4 1X6)
         Harbhajan Singh       6(10b 1X4)

47.1  Akhtar to H Singh, OUT, Shahid Afridi takes an easy catch to dismiss Harbhajan Singh

         Harbhajan Singh        6 (11b 1X4)
         c. Afridi      b. Akhtar

      Akhtar, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim
47.2  Akhtar to Agarkar, one run, That was a very risky single.
47.3  Akhtar to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
47.4  Akhtar to Dravid, one run, Great cooperation between Rahul Dravid and Ajit Agarkar    
47.5  Akhtar to Agarkar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Shoaib Akhtar, deserving this punishment
47.6  Akhtar to Agarkar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      The end to a good spell from Shoaib Akhtar. The opposition are in no doubt relieved to see the end of his spell

         End of over 48  (6 runs)
         INDIA               264/7
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Shoaib Akhtar        10.0-1-50-4
         Ajit Agarkar          5(3b 1X4)
         Rahul Dravid         63(64b 6X4 1X6)

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End of a brilliant spell from Shoaib Akhtar in his comeback game as he took 4/50 from his 10 overs. And that takes his wicket tally in this Sharjah Cup to 20! Is this the spell that is going to make the difference? Rahul Dravid looks well set on the crease with 2 overs still to go, his runs are going to be crucial!
Code:
48.1  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.2  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid was completely deceived
48.3  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Rahul Dravid missed that one by a mile
48.4  Razzaq to Dravid, no run, Defensively played by Rahul Dravid
48.5  Razzaq to Dravid, one run, One more to the total
48.6  Razzaq to Agarkar, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 49  (2 runs)
         INDIA               266/7
         (R/R:  5.43)
         Abdul Razzaq         8.0-1-35-0
         Rahul Dravid         64(69b 6X4 1X6)
         Ajit Agarkar          6(4b 1X4)

49.1  Afridi to Agarkar, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
49.2  Afridi to Agarkar, no run, Ajit Agarkar was completely deceived
49.3  Afridi to Agarkar, one run, One more to the total
49.4  Afridi to Dravid, one run, Great cooperation between Rahul Dravid and Ajit Agarkar    
49.5  Afridi to Agarkar, no run, Ajit Agarkar missed that one by a mile
49.6  Afridi to Agarkar, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ajit Agarkar

         End of over 50  (8 runs)
         INDIA               274/7
         (R/R:  5.48)
         Shahid Afridi        2.0-0-20-0
         Ajit Agarkar         13(9b 2X4)
         Rahul Dravid         65(70b 6X4 1X6)
Code:
         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         INDIA               274/7 (RR:  5.56)
         Shahid Afridi         2.0-0-20-0
         Ajit Agarkar         13(9b 2X4)
         Rahul Dravid         65(70b 6X4 1X6)
Code:
INDIA innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sachin Tendulkar    lbw            b. Akhtar       63    84    6    0   75.0%
Navjot Singh Sidhu  c. Khan        b. Younis       10     7    1    0  142.9%
Sourav Ganguly      c. Youhana     b. Akram        79    80    5    4   98.8%
Mohammad Azharuddin c. Anwar       b. Akhtar        0     2    0    0    0.0%
Rahul Dravid        not out                        65    70    6    1   92.9%
Ajay Jadeja         lbw            b. Akhtar       14    25    1    0   56.0%
Robin Singh         c. Haq         b. Mushtaq       7    16    0    0   43.8%
Harbhajan Singh     c. Afridi      b. Akhtar        6    11    1    0   54.5%
Ajit Agarkar        not out                        13     9    2    0  144.4%
Javagal Srinath                               
Venkatesh Prasad                              
 
 Total:  274/7       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  5.48      Extras:  17
 
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INDIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
Tendulkar     N Sidhu      þþþ                                       12 (11)
Tendulkar     S Ganguly    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      126 (142)
Azharuddin    S Ganguly                                               0 (2)
R Dravid      S Ganguly    þþþþþþþþþ                                 35 (31)
R Dravid      A Jadeja     þþþþþþþþþ                                 34 (45)
R Dravid      R Singh      þþþþþþþþþþ                                39 (31)
R Dravid      H Singh      þþþ                                       12 (21)
R Dravid      A Agarkar    þþþþ                                      16 (17)


     Fall of Wickets    12/1      138/2     138/3     173/4     207/5
                        246/6     258/7                               

 Total:  274/7       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  5.48     Extras:  17
 
                                     -X-
Code:
PAKISTAN Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Wasim Akram          10.0      1      41      1      4.10     1      0
Waqar Younis         10.0      0      63      1      6.30     0      0
Shoaib Akhtar        10.0      1      50      4      5.00     0      0
Abdul Razzaq          8.0      1      35      0      4.38     3      0
Saqlain Mushtaq      10.0      0      52      1      5.20     0      0
Shahid Afridi         2.0      0      20      0     10.00     0      0

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And it's the Rawalpindi express showing his magic once again with his fiery pace. India lost Navjot Singh Sidhu in the 2nd over to Waqar Younis as they were 14/1. Sachin & Dada then took over the control of the innings as they added 126 runs for the 2nd wicket stand. Shoaib Akhtar came back into the attack as he got both Tendulkar and Azharuddin in the very same over jolting India back by atleast 30 runs if not more! Akhtar also dismissed Ajay Jadeja and Harbhajan Singh finishing with figures of 4/50 in his 10 overs and also bowled a maiden over. Waqar Younis had another average outing as he got 1/63 while Saqlain Mushtaq got 1/52. Wasim Akram was economical as he got 1/41 while Razzaq went wicketless. Afridi bowled just 2 overs as he went for 20 runs!

As for India, Sachin Tendulkar was once again amongst the runs as he scored 63 while Sourav Ganguly went on to score 79. It was Rahul Dravid's unbeaten 65 and a late cameo from Ajit Agarkar who scored 13 off just 9 deliveries! India have scored 274/7 in their 50 overs. A pretty good score in a pressure game like the Final! It won't be easy for Pakistan but they have Anwar & Afridi with them along with Inzamam ul Haq and an in-form Abdul Razzaq. India just need early wickets!


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PAKISTAN NEED 275 runs in 50 OVERS @5.50 RPO

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-XX- PAKISTAN INNINGS -XX-
Code:
0.1  Agarkar to Anwar, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Saeed Anwar
0.2  Agarkar to Anwar, no run, Left alone by Saeed Anwar
0.3  Agarkar to Anwar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
0.4  Agarkar to Anwar, one run, Great cooperation between Saeed Anwar and Shahid Afridi    
0.5  Agarkar to Afridi, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ajit Agarkar, deserving this punishment
0.6  Agarkar to Afridi, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Agarkar     

         End of over 1  (9 runs)
         PAKISTAN              9/0
         (R/R:  9.00   R/R Req:  5.43)
         Ajit Agarkar         1.0-0-9-0
         Shahid Afridi         4(2b 1X4)
         Saeed Anwar           5(4b 1X4)

1.1  Prasad to Anwar, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
1.2  Prasad to Anwar, legbye, Saeed Anwar was completely deceived
1.3  Prasad to Afridi, wide, Venkatesh Prasad bowling a very wayward one
1.3  Prasad to Afridi, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shahid Afridi
1.4  Prasad to Afridi, no run, Shahid Afridi was completely deceived
1.5  Prasad to Afridi, one run, One more to the total
1.6  Prasad to Anwar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 2  (9 runs)
         PAKISTAN             18/0
         (R/R:  9.00   R/R Req:  5.35)
         Venkatesh Prasad     1.0-0-8-0
         Saeed Anwar           7(7b 1X4)
         Shahid Afridi         9(6b 2X4)

2.1  Srinath to Afridi, one run, That was a very risky single.
2.2  Srinath to Anwar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
2.3  Srinath to Anwar, one run, That was a very risky single.
2.4  Srinath to Afridi, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Srinath     
2.5  Srinath to Afridi, no run, Shahid Afridi missed that one by a mile
2.6  Srinath to Afridi, two runs,

         End of over 3  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN             22/0
         (R/R:  7.33   R/R Req:  5.38)
         Javagal Srinath      1.0-0-4-0
         Shahid Afridi        12(10b 2X4)
         Saeed Anwar           8(9b 1X4)

3.1  Agarkar to Anwar, no run, Defensively played by Saeed Anwar
3.2  Agarkar to Anwar, no run, Saeed Anwar missed that one by a mile
3.3  Agarkar to Anwar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.4  Agarkar to Anwar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Agarkar     
3.5  Agarkar to Anwar, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Agarkar     
3.6  Agarkar to Anwar, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Saeed Anwar

         End of over 4  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN             26/0
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  5.41)
         Ajit Agarkar         2.0-0-13-0
         Saeed Anwar          12(15b 2X4)
         Shahid Afridi        12(10b 2X4)

4.1  Prasad to Afridi, no run, Defensively played by Shahid Afridi
4.2  Prasad to Afridi, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid     
4.3  Prasad to Afridi, no run, Defensively played by Shahid Afridi
4.4  Prasad to Afridi, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Shahid Afridi
4.5  Prasad to Afridi, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid     
4.6  Prasad to Afridi, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Venkatesh Prasad, deserving this punishment

         End of over 5  (8 runs)
         PAKISTAN             34/0
         (R/R:  6.80   R/R Req:  5.36)
         Venkatesh Prasad     2.0-0-16-0
         Shahid Afridi        20(16b 4X4)
         Saeed Anwar          12(15b 2X4)

5.1  Agarkar to Anwar, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ajit Agarkar, deserving this punishment
5.2  Agarkar to Anwar, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.3  Agarkar to Anwar, one run, One more to the total
5.4  Agarkar to Afridi, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.5  Agarkar to Anwar, one run, The misfield by Srinath allows yet another run
5.6  Agarkar to Afridi, one run, That is very well run by Saeed Anwar      

         End of over 6  (8 runs)
         PAKISTAN             42/0
         (R/R:  7.00   R/R Req:  5.30)
         Ajit Agarkar         3.0-0-21-0
         Saeed Anwar          18(19b 3X4)
         Shahid Afridi        22(18b 4X4)

6.1  Srinath to Afridi, one run, That is very well run by Saeed Anwar      
6.2  Srinath to Anwar, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.3  Srinath to Afridi, two runs, Overthrow by Sidhu instead of 1 they get 2
6.4  Srinath to Afridi, one run, Great cooperation between Shahid Afridi and Saeed Anwar      
6.5  Srinath to Anwar, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
6.6  Srinath to Anwar, one run, Great cooperation between Saeed Anwar and Shahid Afridi    

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         PAKISTAN             48/0
         (R/R:  6.86   R/R Req:  5.28)
         Javagal Srinath      2.0-0-9-0
         Shahid Afridi        26(21b 4X4)
         Saeed Anwar          19(22b 3X4)

7.1  Prasad to Anwar, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Saeed Anwar
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Fifty up for Pakistan in the 8th over of the innings, Saeed Anwar looks very stable while Afridi after a long time is being his usual self. The platform for the chase is laid down and now is the time for these batsmen to continue on the momentum and the other just need to follow suit.
Code:
7.2  Prasad to Anwar, no run, Left alone by Saeed Anwar
7.3  Prasad to Anwar, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
7.4  Prasad to Anwar, legbye, Defensively played by Saeed Anwar
7.5  Prasad to Afridi, no run, Shahid Afridi was completely deceived
7.6  Prasad to Afridi, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 8  (7 runs)
         PAKISTAN             55/0
         (R/R:  6.88   R/R Req:  5.24)
         Venkatesh Prasad     3.0-0-22-0
         Shahid Afridi        26(23b 4X4)
         Saeed Anwar          25(26b 4X4)

8.1  H Singh to Anwar, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.2  H Singh to Anwar, FOUR, Harbhajan Singh cant belive it
8.3  H Singh to Anwar, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.4  H Singh to Afridi, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
8.5  H Singh to Anwar, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.6  H Singh to Afridi, no run, Shahid Afridi missed that one by a mile

         End of over 9  (9 runs)
         PAKISTAN             64/0
         (R/R:  7.11   R/R Req:  5.15)
         Harbhajan Singh      1.0-0-9-0
         Shahid Afridi        29(25b 4X4)
         Saeed Anwar          31(30b 5X4)

9.1  R Singh to Anwar, one run, That was a very risky single.
9.2  R Singh to Afridi, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by R Singh     
9.3  R Singh to Afridi, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by R Singh     
9.4  R Singh to Afridi, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
9.5  R Singh to Anwar, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Saeed Anwar
9.6  R Singh to Anwar, OUT, Rahul Dravid takes an easy catch to dismiss Saeed Anwar

         Saeed Anwar            36 (33b 6X4)
         c. Dravid      b. R Singh


         End of over 10  (8 runs)
         PAKISTAN             72/1
         (R/R:  7.20   R/R Req:  5.07)
         Robin Singh          1.0-0-8-1
         Yousuf Youhana        0(0b)
         Shahid Afridi        32(28b 4X4)
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And Robin Singh gets Saeed Anwar caught behind for just 36. India will be really relived to see this man back in the dressing room considering his good record against them!
Code:
10.1  Srinath to Afridi, one run, One more to the total
10.2  Srinath to Youhana, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Srinath     
10.3  Srinath to Youhana, one run, That is very well run by Shahid Afridi    
10.4  Srinath to Afridi, one run, Great cooperation between Shahid Afridi and Yousuf Youhana   
10.5  Srinath to Youhana, one run, The misfield by R Singh allows yet another run
10.6  Srinath to Afridi, no run, Shahid Afridi missed that one by a mile

         End of over 11  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN             76/1
         (R/R:  6.91   R/R Req:  5.10)
         Javagal Srinath      3.0-0-13-0
         Shahid Afridi        34(31b 4X4)
         Yousuf Youhana        2(3b)

11.1  R Singh to Youhana, one run, Great cooperation between Yousuf Youhana and Shahid Afridi    
11.2  R Singh to Afridi, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid     
11.3  R Singh to Afridi, one run, That is very well run by Yousuf Youhana   
11.4  R Singh to Youhana, no run, Yousuf Youhana missed that one by a mile
11.5  R Singh to Youhana, one run, Great cooperation between Yousuf Youhana and Shahid Afridi    
11.6  R Singh to Afridi, no run, Shahid Afridi missed that one by a mile

         End of over 12  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN             79/1
         (R/R:  6.58   R/R Req:  5.16)
         Robin Singh          2.0-0-11-1
         Shahid Afridi        35(34b 4X4)
         Yousuf Youhana        4(6b)

12.1  H Singh to Youhana, no run, Yousuf Youhana was completely deceived
12.2  H Singh to Youhana, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
12.3  H Singh to Youhana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.4  H Singh to Youhana, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.5  H Singh to Youhana, no run, Left alone by Yousuf Youhana
12.6  H Singh to Youhana, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Harbhajan Singh, giving that a wide
12.6  H Singh to Youhana, one run, The misfield by Srinath allows yet another run

         End of over 13  (2 runs)
         PAKISTAN             81/1
         (R/R:  6.23   R/R Req:  5.24)
         Harbhajan Singh      2.0-0-11-0
         Shahid Afridi        35(34b 4X4)
         Yousuf Youhana        5(13b)

13.1  Tendulkar to Youhana, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Yousuf Youhana
13.2  Tendulkar to Youhana, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.3  Tendulkar to Youhana, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Sachin Tendulkar, deserving this punishment
13.4  Tendulkar to Youhana, no run, Yousuf Youhana was completely deceived
13.5  Tendulkar to Youhana, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
13.6  Tendulkar to Youhana, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 14  (9 runs)
         PAKISTAN             90/1
         (R/R:  6.43   R/R Req:  5.14)
         Sachin Tendulkar     1.0-0-9-0
         Shahid Afridi        35(34b 4X4)
         Yousuf Youhana       14(19b 2X4)

14.1  H Singh to Youhana, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.2  H Singh to Afridi, no run, Shahid Afridi was completely deceived
14.3  H Singh to Afridi, one run, One more to the total
14.4  H Singh to Youhana, no run, Defensively played by Yousuf Youhana
14.5  H Singh to Youhana, no run, Defensively played by Yousuf Youhana
14.6  H Singh to Youhana, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 15  (2 runs)
         PAKISTAN             92/1
         (R/R:  6.13   R/R Req:  5.23)
         Harbhajan Singh      3.0-0-13-0
         Yousuf Youhana       15(23b 2X4)
         Shahid Afridi        36(36b 4X4)

15.1  Srinath to Afridi, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
15.2  Srinath to Afridi, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Srinath     
15.3  Srinath to Afridi, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid     
15.4  Srinath to Afridi, no run, Left alone by Shahid Afridi
15.5  Srinath to Afridi, no run, Defensively played by Shahid Afridi
15.6  Srinath to Afridi, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 16  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN             95/1
         (R/R:  5.94   R/R Req:  5.29)
         Javagal Srinath      4.0-0-16-0
         Yousuf Youhana       15(23b 2X4)
         Shahid Afridi        39(42b 4X4)

16.1  H Singh to Afridi, no run, Defensively played by Shahid Afridi
16.2  H Singh to Afridi, no run, Left alone by Shahid Afridi
16.3  H Singh to Afridi, no run, Shahid Afridi missed that one by a mile
16.4  H Singh to Afridi, no run, Left alone by Shahid Afridi
16.5  H Singh to Afridi, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.6  H Singh to Afridi, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Robin Singh

         Shahid Afridi          39 (48b 4X4)
         c. R Singh     b. H Singh


         End of over 17  (0 runs)
         PAKISTAN             95/2
         (R/R:  5.59   R/R Req:  5.45)
         Harbhajan Singh      4.0-0-13-1
         Ijaz Ahmed            0(0b)
         Yousuf Youhana       15(23b 2X4)
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The start was promising but Shahid Afridi continues to struggle as far as his strike rate was concerned. Harbhajan Singh gives a timely breakthrough to India, Pakistan are 95/2
Code:
17.1  Prasad to Youhana, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
17.2  Prasad to Youhana, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.3  Prasad to Youhana, one run, That is very well run by Ijaz Ahmed       
17.4  Prasad to Ahmed, FOUR, Venkatesh Prasad cant belive it
17.5  Prasad to Ahmed, one run, One more to the total
17.6  Prasad to Youhana, no run, Defensively played by Yousuf Youhana

         End of over 18  (8 runs)
         PAKISTAN            103/2
         (R/R:  5.72   R/R Req:  5.38)
         Venkatesh Prasad     4.0-0-30-0
         Yousuf Youhana       18(27b 2X4)
         Ijaz Ahmed            5(2b 1X4)

18.1  R Singh to Ahmed, no run, Ijaz Ahmed was completely deceived
18.2  R Singh to Ahmed, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
18.3  R Singh to Ahmed, no run, Ijaz Ahmed was completely deceived
18.4  R Singh to Ahmed, no run, Defensively played by Ijaz Ahmed
18.5  R Singh to Ahmed, no run, Left alone by Ijaz Ahmed
18.6  R Singh to Ahmed, no run, Ijaz Ahmed missed that one by a mile

         End of over 19  (0 runs)
         PAKISTAN            103/2
         (R/R:  5.42   R/R Req:  5.55)
         Robin Singh          3.0-0-11-1
         Ijaz Ahmed            5(8b 1X4)
         Yousuf Youhana       18(27b 2X4)

19.1  H Singh to Youhana, one run, The misfield by R Singh allows yet another run
19.2  H Singh to Ahmed, one run, One more to the total
19.3  H Singh to Youhana, one run, The misfield by R Singh allows yet another run
19.4  H Singh to Ahmed, no run, Ijaz Ahmed missed that one by a mile
19.5  H Singh to Ahmed, one run, Dropped! Ganguly made a big mess of that simple chance
19.6  H Singh to Youhana, no run, Yousuf Youhana was completely deceived

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN            107/2
         (R/R:  5.35   R/R Req:  5.60)
         Harbhajan Singh      5.0-1-17-1
         Yousuf Youhana       20(30b 2X4)
         Ijaz Ahmed            7(11b 1X4)

20.1  R Singh to Ahmed, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
20.2  R Singh to Ahmed, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ijaz Ahmed
20.3  R Singh to Ahmed, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ijaz Ahmed
20.4  R Singh to Ahmed, no run, Left alone by Ijaz Ahmed
20.5  R Singh to Ahmed, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Ijaz Ahmed             15 (16b 3X4)
         lbw            b. R Singh

20.6  R Singh to Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 21  (8 runs)
         PAKISTAN            115/3
         (R/R:  5.48   R/R Req:  5.52)
         Robin Singh          4.0-1-19-2
         Inzamam ul Haq        0(1b)
         Yousuf Youhana       20(30b 2X4)

21.1  Srinath to Youhana, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid     
21.2  Srinath to Youhana, one run, That is very well run by Inzamam ul Haq   
21.3  Srinath to Haq, no run, Defensively played by Inzamam ul Haq
21.4  Srinath to Haq, no run, Inzamam ul Haq missed that one by a mile
21.5  Srinath to Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.6  Srinath to Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Srinath     

         End of over 22  (1 runs)
         PAKISTAN            116/3
         (R/R:  5.27   R/R Req:  5.68)
         Javagal Srinath      5.0-0-17-0
         Inzamam ul Haq        0(5b)
         Yousuf Youhana       21(32b 2X4)

22.1  H Singh to Youhana, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Yousuf Youhana
22.2  H Singh to Youhana, one run, That is very well run by Inzamam ul Haq   
22.3  H Singh to Haq, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.4  H Singh to Youhana, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Yousuf Youhana
22.5  H Singh to Youhana, one run, Great cooperation between Yousuf Youhana and Inzamam ul Haq   
22.6  H Singh to Haq, no run, Inzamam ul Haq missed that one by a mile

         End of over 23  (13 runs)
         PAKISTAN            129/3
         (R/R:  5.61   R/R Req:  5.41)
         Harbhajan Singh      6.0-1-29-1
         Inzamam ul Haq        0(7b)
         Yousuf Youhana       33(36b 3X4 1X6)

23.1  R Singh to Youhana, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by R Singh     
23.2  R Singh to Youhana, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Yousuf Youhana         33 (38b 3X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. R Singh
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Robin Singh turning it on for India with a couple of quick wickets! It's Yousuf Youhana who is out lbw for 33. A similar dismissal as compared to that of Ijaz Ahmed who scored 15. Pakistan 4 down now for 129 runs on the board. Inzamam & Razzaq need to steady the innings now as Pakistan still needs 145 runs in 160 balls.
Code:
23.3  R Singh to Razzaq, no ball, no run, Defensively played by Abdul Razzaq
23.3  R Singh to Razzaq, no run, Defensively played by Abdul Razzaq
23.4  R Singh to Razzaq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid     
23.5  R Singh to Razzaq, no run, Defensively played by Abdul Razzaq
23.6  R Singh to Razzaq, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 24  (1 runs)
         PAKISTAN            130/4
         (R/R:  5.42   R/R Req:  5.58)
         Robin Singh          5.0-1-20-3
         Abdul Razzaq          0(4b)
         Inzamam ul Haq        0(7b)

24.1  Srinath to Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.2  Srinath to Razzaq, one run, The misfield by Tendulkar allows yet another run
24.3  Srinath to Haq, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Javagal Srinath, giving that a wide
24.3  Srinath to Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
24.4  Srinath to Haq, FOUR, Javagal Srinath cant belive it
24.5  Srinath to Haq, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Javagal Srinath, giving that a wide
24.5  Srinath to Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid     
24.6  Srinath to Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 25  (8 runs)
         PAKISTAN            138/4
         (R/R:  5.52   R/R Req:  5.48)
         Javagal Srinath      6.0-0-25-0
         Inzamam ul Haq        5(14b 1X4)
         Abdul Razzaq          1(5b)

25.1  Agarkar to Razzaq, one run, That is very well run by Inzamam ul Haq   
25.2  Agarkar to Haq, no run, Inzamam ul Haq was completely deceived
25.3  Agarkar to Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Agarkar     
25.4  Agarkar to Haq, one run, One more to the total
25.5  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, Left alone by Abdul Razzaq
25.6  Agarkar to Razzaq, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more

         End of over 26  (4 runs)
         PAKISTAN            142/4
         (R/R:  5.46   R/R Req:  5.54)
         Ajit Agarkar         4.0-0-25-0
         Abdul Razzaq          4(8b)
         Inzamam ul Haq        6(17b 1X4)

26.1  Srinath to Haq, FOUR, Javagal Srinath cant belive it
26.2  Srinath to Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.3  Srinath to Haq, one run, That is very well run by Abdul Razzaq     
26.4  Srinath to Razzaq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
26.5  Srinath to Razzaq, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Abdul Razzaq
26.6  Srinath to Razzaq, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
26.6  Srinath to Razzaq, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 27  (11 runs)
         PAKISTAN            153/4
         (R/R:  5.67   R/R Req:  5.30)
         Javagal Srinath      7.0-0-35-0
         Inzamam ul Haq       11(20b 2X4)
         Abdul Razzaq          8(12b 1X4)

27.1  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Agarkar     
27.2  Agarkar to Razzaq, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.3  Agarkar to Haq, one run, The misfield by Ganguly allows yet another run
27.4  Agarkar to Razzaq, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Abdul Razzaq
27.5  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.6  Agarkar to Razzaq, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 28  (7 runs)
         PAKISTAN            160/4
         (R/R:  5.71   R/R Req:  5.23)
         Ajit Agarkar         5.0-0-32-0
         Inzamam ul Haq       12(21b 2X4)
         Abdul Razzaq         14(17b 2X4)

28.1  H Singh to Razzaq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid     
28.2  H Singh to Razzaq, one run, That is very well run by Inzamam ul Haq   
28.3  H Singh to Haq, one run, One more to the total
28.4  H Singh to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq was completely deceived
28.5  H Singh to Razzaq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.6  H Singh to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq was completely deceived

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         PAKISTAN            162/4
         (R/R:  5.59   R/R Req:  5.38)
         Harbhajan Singh      7.0-1-31-1
         Abdul Razzaq         15(22b 2X4)
         Inzamam ul Haq       13(22b 2X4)

29.1  Agarkar to Haq, one run, One more to the total
29.2  Agarkar to Razzaq, two runs, Overthrow by R Singh instead of 1 they get 2
29.3  Agarkar to Razzaq, one run, Great cooperation between Abdul Razzaq and Inzamam ul Haq   
29.4  Agarkar to Haq, one run, Dropped! Jadeja made a big mess of that simple chance
29.5  Agarkar to Razzaq, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
29.6  Agarkar to Razzaq, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 30  (14 runs)
         PAKISTAN            176/4
         (R/R:  5.87   R/R Req:  4.95)
         Ajit Agarkar         6.0-0-46-0
         Inzamam ul Haq       15(24b 2X4)
         Abdul Razzaq         27(26b 2X4 1X6)
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This is a much needed partnership for Pakistan as both Inzmam ul Haq and Abdul Razzaq are playing aggressively. This pair has added 47 runs in just 39 deliveries. However, if they lose a wicket India will be right back in to this one! Pakistan needs 99 runs from 120 balls with 6 wickets in hand.
Code:
30.1  H Singh to Razzaq, no run, Abdul Razzaq missed that one by a mile
30.2  H Singh to Razzaq, one run, The misfield by Jadeja allows yet another run
30.3  H Singh to Haq, no run, Inzamam ul Haq was completely deceived
30.4  H Singh to Haq, no run, Inzamam ul Haq missed that one by a mile
30.5  H Singh to Haq, no run, Left alone by Inzamam ul Haq
30.6  H Singh to Haq, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Harbhajan Singh, deserving this punishment

         End of over 31  (5 runs)
         PAKISTAN            181/4
         (R/R:  5.84   R/R Req:  4.95)
         Harbhajan Singh      8.0-1-36-1
         Inzamam ul Haq       19(28b 3X4)
         Abdul Razzaq         28(28b 2X4 1X6)

31.1  Tendulkar to Razzaq, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.2  Tendulkar to Haq, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
31.3  Tendulkar to Haq, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
31.4  Tendulkar to Haq, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Sachin Tendulkar, deserving this punishment
31.5  Tendulkar to Haq, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Inzamam ul Haq
31.6  Tendulkar to Haq, no run, Inzamam ul Haq missed that one by a mile

         End of over 32  (21 runs)
         PAKISTAN            202/4
         (R/R:  6.31   R/R Req:  4.06)
         Sachin Tendulkar     2.0-0-30-0
         Inzamam ul Haq       39(33b 5X4 2X6)
         Abdul Razzaq         29(29b 2X4 1X6)

32.1  Agarkar to Razzaq, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.2  Agarkar to Haq, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
32.3  Agarkar to Razzaq, no run, Defensively played by Abdul Razzaq
32.4  Agarkar to Razzaq, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Abdul Razzaq the finger

         Abdul Razzaq           29 (32b 2X4 1X6)
         c. Dravid      b. Agarkar
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Ajit Agarkar with a much needed breakthrough. Razzaq was looking dangerous but he has got to depart for 29. Pakistan's lower order have been terrible thus far in the tournament. Have India pulled this one off already?


Code:
32.5  Agarkar to Khan, no ball, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ajit Agarkar, deserving this punishment
32.5  Agarkar to Khan, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ajit Agarkar, deserving this punishment
32.6  Agarkar to Khan, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Moin Khan

         End of over 33  (13 runs)
         PAKISTAN            215/5
         (R/R:  6.52   R/R Req:  3.53)
         Ajit Agarkar         7.0-0-58-1
         Moin Khan             8(2b 2X4)
         Inzamam ul Haq       42(34b 5X4 2X6)

33.1  R Singh to Haq, one run, One more to the total
33.2  R Singh to Khan, no ball, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid     
33.2  R Singh to Khan, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid     
33.3  R Singh to Khan, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.4  R Singh to Haq, no run, Defensively played by Inzamam ul Haq
33.5  R Singh to Haq, no run, Inzamam ul Haq missed that one by a mile
33.6  R Singh to Haq, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 34  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            218/5
         (R/R:  6.41   R/R Req:  3.56)
         Robin Singh          6.0-1-23-3
         Inzamam ul Haq       43(38b 5X4 2X6)
         Moin Khan             9(4b 2X4)

34.1  Agarkar to Khan, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Moin Khan
34.2  Agarkar to Khan, no run, Left alone by Moin Khan
34.3  Agarkar to Khan, no run, Moin Khan was completely deceived
34.4  Agarkar to Khan, two runs, Overthrow by Srinath instead of 1 they get 2
34.5  Agarkar to Khan, no run, Left alone by Moin Khan
34.6  Agarkar to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Agarkar    

         End of over 35  (6 runs)
         PAKISTAN            224/5
         (R/R:  6.40   R/R Req:  3.40)
         Ajit Agarkar         8.0-0-64-1
         Moin Khan            15(10b 3X4)
         Inzamam ul Haq       43(38b 5X4 2X6)

35.1  Srinath to Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
35.2  Srinath to Khan, no run, Moin Khan missed that one by a mile
35.3  Srinath to Khan, one run, Great cooperation between Moin Khan and Inzamam ul Haq   
35.4  Srinath to Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Inzamam ul Haq and Moin Khan        
35.5  Srinath to Khan, no ball, one run, That is very well run by Inzamam ul Haq   
35.5  Srinath to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Inzamam ul Haq   
35.6  Srinath to Haq, no run, Inzamam ul Haq was completely deceived

         End of over 36  (5 runs)
         PAKISTAN            229/5
         (R/R:  6.36   R/R Req:  3.29)
         Javagal Srinath      8.0-0-40-0
         Inzamam ul Haq       45(41b 5X4 2X6)
         Moin Khan            17(13b 3X4)

36.1  R Singh to Khan, no run, Defensively played by Moin Khan
36.2  R Singh to Khan, one run, The misfield by Azharuddin allows yet another run
36.3  R Singh to Haq, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.4  R Singh to Khan, no run, Left alone by Moin Khan
36.5  R Singh to Khan, no run, Left alone by Moin Khan
36.6  R Singh to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Inzamam ul Haq   

         End of over 37  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            232/5
         (R/R:  6.27   R/R Req:  3.31)
         Robin Singh          7.0-1-25-3
         Inzamam ul Haq       45(42b 5X4 2X6)
         Moin Khan            19(18b 3X4)

37.1  H Singh to Khan, no run, Moin Khan was completely deceived
37.2  H Singh to Khan, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Moin Khan
37.3  H Singh to Khan, one run, The misfield by Srinath allows yet another run
37.4  H Singh to Haq, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid     
37.5  H Singh to Haq, one run, One more to the total
37.6  H Singh to Khan, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Moin Khan

         End of over 38  (14 runs)
         PAKISTAN            246/5
         (R/R:  6.47   R/R Req:  2.42)
         Harbhajan Singh      9.0-1-50-1
         Moin Khan            32(22b 3X4 2X6)
         Inzamam ul Haq       46(44b 5X4 2X6)

38.1  R Singh to Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.2  R Singh to Khan, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.3  R Singh to Khan, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by R Singh     
38.4  R Singh to Khan, no run, Moin Khan missed that one by a mile
38.5  R Singh to Khan, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Moin Khan
38.6  R Singh to Khan, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 39  (8 runs)
         PAKISTAN            254/5
         (R/R:  6.51   R/R Req:  1.91)
         Robin Singh          8.0-1-33-3
         Inzamam ul Haq       47(45b 5X4 2X6)
         Moin Khan            39(27b 3X4 3X6)

39.1  Agarkar to Khan, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.2  Agarkar to Haq, no run, Inzamam ul Haq was completely deceived
39.3  Agarkar to Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
39.4  Agarkar to Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Agarkar     
39.5  Agarkar to Haq, FOUR, Ajit Agarkar cant belive it
      Thats another fifty for Inzamam ul Haq   
39.6  Agarkar to Haq, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Ajit Agarkar, giving that a wide
39.6  Agarkar to Haq, no run, Left alone by Inzamam ul Haq

         End of over 40  (6 runs)
         PAKISTAN            260/5
         (R/R:  6.50   R/R Req:  1.50)
         Ajit Agarkar         9.0-0-69-1
         Inzamam ul Haq       51(51b 6X4 2X6)
         Moin Khan            39(28b 3X4 3X6)

40.1  R Singh to Khan, no run, Moin Khan was completely deceived
40.2  R Singh to Khan, one run, That is very well run by Inzamam ul Haq   
40.3  R Singh to Haq, no run, Left alone by Inzamam ul Haq
40.4  R Singh to Haq, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by R Singh     
40.5  R Singh to Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.6  R Singh to Haq, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 41  (2 runs)
         PAKISTAN            262/5
         (R/R:  6.39   R/R Req:  1.44)
         Robin Singh          9.0-1-35-3
         Moin Khan            40(30b 3X4 3X6)
         Inzamam ul Haq       52(55b 6X4 2X6)

41.1  H Singh to Haq, no run, Harbhajan Singh is getting the ball to turn ferociously
41.2  H Singh to Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.3  H Singh to Khan, no run, Harbhajan Singh is getting the ball to turn ferociously
41.4  H Singh to Khan, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Moin Khan              40 (32b 3X4 3X6)
         lbw            b. H Singh
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Moin Khan take a bow! With 68 required in 105 deliveries and Pakistan's lower order averaging less than 20, the only hope for Pakistan was a good partnership. Moin Khan not only scored runs but he ensured that Pakistan are nearly through the chase as he scored 40 from just 32 balls. Pakistan are just left with a formality of finishing things off as they require just 12 runs now in 52 deliveries
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41.5  H Singh to Akram, no run, Harbhajan Singh is getting the ball to turn ferociously
41.6  H Singh to Akram, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid     
      Harbhajan Singhends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 42  (1 runs)
         PAKISTAN            263/6
         (R/R:  6.26   R/R Req:  1.50)
         Harbhajan Singh      10.0-1-51-2
         Wasim Akram           0(2b)
         Inzamam ul Haq       53(57b 6X4 2X6)

42.1  Prasad to Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Inzamam ul Haq and Wasim Akram      
42.2  Prasad to Akram, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid     
42.3  Prasad to Akram, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Prasad      
42.4  Prasad to Akram, one run, Great cooperation between Wasim Akram and Inzamam ul Haq   
42.5  Prasad to Haq, one run, Great cooperation between Inzamam ul Haq and Wasim Akram      
42.6  Prasad to Akram, no run, Defensively played by Wasim Akram

         End of over 43  (3 runs)
         PAKISTAN            266/6
         (R/R:  6.19   R/R Req:  1.29)
         Venkatesh Prasad     5.0-0-33-0
         Wasim Akram           1(6b)
         Inzamam ul Haq       55(59b 6X4 2X6)

43.1  R Singh to Haq, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.2  R Singh to Akram, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Rahul Dravid     
43.3  R Singh to Akram, one run, That was a very risky single.
43.4  R Singh to Haq, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
43.5  R Singh to Akram, one run, That is very well run by Inzamam ul Haq   
43.6  R Singh to Haq, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
      The end to a good spell from Robin Singh. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 44  (6 runs)
         PAKISTAN            272/6
         (R/R:  6.18   R/R Req:  0.50)
         Robin Singh          10.0-1-41-3
         Inzamam ul Haq       59(62b 6X4 2X6)
         Wasim Akram           3(9b)

44.1  Agarkar to Akram, one run, One more to the total
44.2  Agarkar to Haq, one run, That is very well run by Wasim Akram      
44.3  Agarkar to Akram, one run, One more to the total

         End of innings (44.3 overs)
         PAKISTAN            275/6 (RR:  6.20)
         Ajit Agarkar          9.3-0-72-1
         Inzamam ul Haq       60(63b 6X4 2X6)
         Wasim Akram           5(11b)
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PAKISTAN innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Saeed Anwar         c. Dravid      b. R Singh      36    33    6    0  109.1%
Shahid Afridi       c. R Singh     b. H Singh      39    48    4    0   81.3%
Yousuf Youhana      lbw            b. R Singh      33    38    3    1   86.8%
Ijaz Ahmed          lbw            b. R Singh      15    16    3    0   93.8%
Inzamam ul Haq      not out                        60    63    6    2   95.2%
Abdul Razzaq        c. Dravid      b. Agarkar      29    32    2    1   90.6%
Moin Khan           lbw            b. H Singh      40    32    3    3  125.0%
Wasim Akram         not out                         5    11    0    0   45.5%
Saqlain Mushtaq   
Shoaib Akhtar     
Waqar Younis      
 
 Total:  275/6       Overs:  44.3          Run Rate:  6.18      Extras:  18 
 
                                     -X-
 

PAKISTAN Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Anwar       S Afridi     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ           72 (60)
Y Youhana     S Afridi     þþþþþþþþþþ                                23 (42)
Y Youhana     I Ahmed      þþþþþþþþ                                  20 (23)
Y Youhana     I Haq        þþþþþþ                                    14 (15)
A Razzaq      I Haq        þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ         77 (56)
M Khan        I Haq        þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                  57 (54)
W Akram       I Haq        þþþþþ                                     12 (17)


     Fall of Wickets    72/1      95/2      115/3     129/4     206/5
                        263/6                                          

 Total:  275/6       Overs:  44.3         Run Rate:  6.18     Extras:  18
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INDIA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Ajit Agarkar          9.3      0      72      1      7.58     1      1
Venkatesh Prasad      5.0      0      33      0      6.60     1      0
Javagal Srinath       8.0      0      40      0      5.00     3      1
Harbhajan Singh      10.0      1      51      2      5.10     1      0
Robin Singh          10.0      1      41      3      4.10     0      2
Sachin Tendulkar      2.0      0      30      0     15.00     0      0

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After all that transpired, it was Inzamam's calm innings that helped Pakistan through to their chase. He scored 60*(63) hitting 6 fours and 2 sixes that helped the batsmen at the other end play aggressively. Saeed Anwar and Shahid Afridi gave Pakistan a great start putting on 72 for the first wicket. Anwar scored 36 while Afridi scored 39. It was Abdul Razzaq's innings of 29 runs that brought about a momentum shift into the otherwise slow-paced innings of Pakistan. This was followed by Moin Khan's cameo of 40 as Wasim Akram hit the winning runs for Pakistan equalling their Final tally with India. This would mean that we would have the 3rd Final now!

Indian bowlers- The less being said about them, the better it would be. They lacked control and looked inconsistent throughout the innings. The Pakistan batsmen attacked Ajit Agarkar in particular who conceded 72 runs in his 9.3 overs. Prasad bowled 5 overs for 33 runs while Srinath conceded 40 off his 8 overs. Sachin Tendular bowled just 2 overs but ended up conceding 30 runs with 21 coming off his 2nd over where Inzamam ul Haq smashed 2 fours and 2 sixes. Harbhajan Singh took 2/51 while the pick off the bowlers was Robin Singh who got 3/41 in his 10 overs. Pakistan won by 4 wickets at the end!!

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Thats the end of the match
Thats was a close one, but in the end the Pakistan tail batted quite responsibly
We hope you will be joining us in the coming matches

INDIA                274/7     50.0 overs
PAKISTAN             275/6     44.3 overs
 
Pakistan won by 4 wickets
Man of the match: Shoaib Akhtar

 
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Fantastic chase. Inzi played a brilliant chasing innings for which he’s known. Every other batsman contributed well, especially Moin, who turned the match around. We have the momentum going into the third final.
 
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FINAL 3


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:pak: PAKISTAN v/s :ind: INDIA

Head-to-Head

:ind: INDIA 2 - 2 :pak: PAKISTAN

FINALS

:ind: INDIA 1 - 1 :pak: PAKISTAN

@Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium
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POST LINE-UPS
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Injury: None

LINE-UP RULES
  1. The lineup must contain at least one capable wicket-keeper (:wk:/:wkb:) and five capable bowling (:bwl:/:ar:) options.
  2. The designated captain (:c:) can not be dropped unless injured.
  3. Mark your bowlers and your designated Keeper :wk: / :wkb: .
  4. Mention in brackets if you don't want to bowl a particular bowler.
  5. The line-up must be posted within 48 hours.
STATISTICS

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Batting & Fielding Statistics

Player                  Mat     Inns    NO      Runs     HS       Avg    BF       S/R   100s    50s      4s     6s      0s      Ct      St      RO    
Saeed Anwar              10      10      1       452     93      50.22   497     90.95   0       4       41      15      1       5       0       1     
Shahid Afridi            10      10      0       347     44      34.70   451     76.94   0       0       29      5       0       7       0       0     
Ijaz Ahmed               10      10      3       340     67      48.57   394     86.29   0       4       33      8       1       2       0       0     
Yousuf Youhana           10      10      0       326     74      32.60   419     77.80   0       3       27      5       0       10      0       2     
Inzamam ul Haq           10      9       4       269     60      53.80   339     79.35   0       2       25      4       0       1       0       0     
Abdul Razzaq             10      8       4       226     66      56.50   356     63.48   0       2       11      3       1       1       0       0     
Moin Khan                10      6       1       66      40      13.20   88      75.00   0       0       4       3       1       11      1       0     
Wasim Akram              10      5       1       31      11      7.75    71      43.66   0       0       0       0       0       2       0       1     
Shoaib Akhtar            9       3       1       18      10      9.00    33      54.55   0       0       0       0       0       2       0       0     
Saqlain Mushtaq          10      4       0       16      9       4.00    46      34.78   0       0       0       0       1       4       0       1     
Mushtaq Ahmed            2       1       1       6       6       -NA-    13      46.15   0       0       0       0       0       0       0       0     
Waqar Younis             8       2       1       2       2       2.00    14      14.29   0       0       0       0       0       4       0       0

Bowling Statistics

Player                  Mat    Inns     Overs   Mdns    Runs    Wkts      Avg    Econ     S/R    NB     WB       BBI    4w      5w    
Shoaib Akhtar            9       9       68.0    3       298     20      14.90   4.38    20.40   9       4       6/45    3       1     
Wasim Akram              10      10      85.3    4       388     17      22.82   4.54    30.18   13      4       4/15    2       0     
Saqlain Mushtaq          10      10      83.3    0       396     13      30.46   4.74    38.54   8       2       3/31    0       0     
Waqar Younis             9       9       75.3    0       411     12      34.25   5.44    37.75   3       7       4/50    1       0     
Abdul Razzaq             10      10      74.0    5       330     10      33.00   4.46    44.40   10      7       3/27    0       0     
Shahid Afridi            10      10      42.0    0       185     7       26.43   4.40    36.00   4       2       2/22    0       0     
Mushtaq Ahmed            2       2       18.0    1       50      1       50.00   2.78    108.00  2       1       1/30    0       0
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Batting & Fielding Statistics

Player                  Mat     Inns    NO      Runs     HS       Avg    BF       S/R   100s    50s      4s     6s      0s      Ct      St      RO    
Sachin Tendulkar         10      10      1       654     128     72.67   788     82.99   3       4       64      11      0       3       0       0     
Mohammad Azharuddin      10      10      3       351     132     50.14   410     85.61   1       0       32      10      1       4       0       1     
Sourav Ganguly           10      10      2       320     79      40.00   415     77.11   0       3       20      10      0       3       0       0     
Rahul Dravid             10      9       2       260     73      37.14   302     86.09   0       2       25      3       0       11      1       0     
Navjot Singh Sidhu       9       9       0       237     61      26.33   285     83.16   0       2       16      4       0       5       0       1     
Ajay Jadeja              10      8       2       225     47      37.50   310     72.58   0       0       10      5       0       3       0       1     
Robin Singh              9       6       1       81      21      16.20   135     60.00   0       0       4       0       0       3       0       0     
Ajit Agarkar             10      6       2       56      16      14.00   94      59.57   0       0       3       0       0       1       0       1     
Harbhajan Singh          9       6       1       43      17      8.60    86      50.00   0       0       2       0       1       2       0       1     
Anil Kumble              9       4       2       40      23      20.00   75      53.33   0       0       2       0       1       1       0       0     
Javagal Srinath          9       3       2       7       5       7.00    21      33.33   0       0       0       0       1       1       0       0     
Venkatesh Prasad         4       2       2       7       5       -NA-    9       77.78   0       0       1       0       0       0       0       0     
VVS Laxman               1       1       0       1       1       1.00    2       50.00   0       0       0       0       0       0       0       0
 
Bowling Statistics

Player                  Mat    Inns     Overs   Mdns    Runs    Wkts      Avg    Econ     S/R    NB     WB       BBI    4w      5w    
Ajit Agarkar             10      10      93.3    0       482     17      28.35   5.16    33.00   9       11      4/42    2       0     
Harbhajan Singh          9       9       86.1    2       403     16      25.19   4.68    32.31   7       7       2/33    0       0     
Javagal Srinath          9       9       79.2    4       358     9       39.78   4.51    52.89   6       11      2/30    0       0     
Anil Kumble              9       9       77.0    1       391     9       43.44   5.08    51.33   10      4       2/46    0       0     
Robin Singh              9       9       89.0    3       386     7       55.14   4.34    76.29   10      6       3/41    0       0     
Sachin Tendulkar         10      8       21.0    3       109     5       21.80   5.19    25.20   2       2       3/8     0       0     
Venkatesh Prasad         4       4       34.2    1       156     3       52.00   4.54    68.67   5       4       3/44    0       0     
Mohammad Azharuddin      10      1       1.0     0       10      0       -NA-    10.00   0.00    0       0       0/10    0       0

TRIVIA

  1. :ind: Sachin Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer of the tournament scoring 654 runs @72.67.
  2. :pak: Shoaib Akhtar is are joint leading wicket-taker of the tournament taking 20 wickets @14.90.
  3. :pak: Pakistan had never lost an ODI Final to :ind: India at Sharjah before this game.
  4. Out of the 11 ODI Finals played between these sides before this tournament, :pak: Pakistan had won 8 of them while only 3 were won by :ind: India.
  5. Average score batting first in this tournament is 238/7
  6. Out of the 22 matches thus far in the tournament, 10 have been won chasing while 12 defending totals.
  7. :pak: Pakistan have successfully chased down the highest score (274) while :ind: India have successfully defended the lowest score (208) in the tournament.

 
Unchanged lineup. Let’s win this.
 

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