Group A: England v India at Birmingham, 29 May 1999
Ball-by-Ball Commentary
England have won the toss and elected to bowl first
India have dropped Robin Singh in favour of Nayan Mongia
England players on the ground amidst cheers from English supporters
a smiling Stewart leading the team
Ganguly and Ramesh walk out as Indian supporters cheer as well
Ramesh will take strike as Ganguly goes to the non-strikers end
Javed Akhtar and Darrel Hair are the umpires
Darren Gough is the bowler
0.1 Gough to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, played to Hussain at
point. Ganguly's bottom hand comes off the bat
0.2 Gough to Ganguly, no run, on the middle and leg, played defensively
to onside. Gough picks up on his followthrough
0.3 Gough to Ganguly, no run, good bounce on the off. gets on the
backfoot, pushed to Hussain at point
0.4 Gough to Ganguly, wide: no run, down the legside, wide declared by
Akhtar as the crowd roars in delight
first runs for India
0.4 Gough to Ganguly, FOUR, down the legside, glanced off the bat to
fineleg boundary. Gough surprised that Akhtar didn't give it
legbyes
0.5 Gough to Ganguly, wide: no run, well outside the off, moving
further away. another wide
0.5 Gough to Ganguly, no run, pushed to Hollioake at short extra covers
0.6 Gough to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, excellent ball. beats
the outside edge and goes through to Stewart
End of over 1 (6 runs) India 6/0 (RR: 6.00)
D Gough 1-0-6-0 (2w) - City End
S Ramesh 0* (0b) SC Ganguly 4* (6b 1x4)
Gough fell down after delivering the last ball!
Ramesh now takes guard against Fraser
1.1 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, surprising slower ball. almost a full
toss on the off. Ramesh brings the bat down and plays to covers
1.2 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, on the middle and leg, pushed to short
midwicket
there is no pace or movement in Fraser's bowling
looks extremely ordinary
1.3 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, on the middle and leg, pushed to onside.
Fraser lets out a grunt bowling that ball a la Monica Seles
1.4 Fraser to Ramesh, two runs, turned to deep backward square leg.
Picks up a couple to open his account
1.5 Fraser to Ramesh, one run, short down the legside. All Ramesh could
do was negotiate it to backward square leg for an easy run
1.6 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
End of over 2 (3 runs) India 9/0 (RR: 4.50)
ARC Fraser 1-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
S Ramesh 3* (5b) SC Ganguly 4* (7b 1x4)
2.1 Gough to Ramesh, no run, rapped on the pads. big appeal from Gough.
struck him high on the pads and going down the legs. Akhtar
disagrees
2.2 Gough to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, swinging in nicely. left
alone
Gough is a start bowler for England and England will be hoping that
he comes good here
2.3 Gough to Ramesh, one run, short of length down the legside, turned
to Ealham at fineleg
2.4 Gough to Ganguly, no run, outside the off. Ganguly goes for a shot
on the off and misses the line of the ball
2.5 Gough to Ganguly, wide: no run, down the legside. wide
2.5 Gough to Ganguly, no run, well pitched up on the off, driven
through the covers. well fielded by Adam Holliaoke there
2.6 Gough to Ganguly, no run, on the off, pushed defensively
End of over 3 (2 runs) India 11/0 (RR: 3.67)
D Gough 2-0-8-0 (3w) - City End
S Ramesh 4* (8b) SC Ganguly 4* (10b 1x4)
3.1 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, rapped on the pads. loud and confident
appeal from Fraser but Hair gives the benefit of doubt to Ramesh!
that was indeed close
3.2 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
3.3 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, on the legs. pushed to midwicket
3.4 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, pushed to covers defensively
3.5 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, left alone
3.6 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, on the backfoot, played to Hollioake at
extra covers.
End of over 4 (maiden) India 11/0 (RR: 2.75)
ARC Fraser 2-1-3-0 - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 4* (10b 1x4) S Ramesh 4* (14b)
4.1 Gough to Ganguly, two runs, played through the covers. well timed.
stopped at the boundary
4.2 Gough to Ganguly, no run, down the legside. through to Stewart. not
given a wide. must have been pretty close to the stumps
it went over the stumps in fact as Ganguly attempted to flick the
ball
4.3 Gough to Ganguly, (noball) no run, on the off, firmly played to
covers
4.3 Gough to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, beats the edge, through
to keeper
4.4 Gough to Ganguly, one run, steered to thirdman. Fraser fields
4.5 Gough to Ramesh, no run, on the off. mistimed shot to Flintoff at
midoff
4.6 Gough to Ramesh, one run, pushed to Flintoff at midoff for a quick
single
End of over 5 (5 runs) India 16/0 (RR: 3.20)
D Gough 3-0-13-0 (3w 1nb) - City End
S Ramesh 5* (16b) SC Ganguly 7* (15b 1x4)
5.1 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, outside the off. super ball. beats Ramesh
Ramesh is still not upto mark against these conditions
he needs some runs to get his confidence
5.2 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, on the stumps, moving away and beats
Ramesh all ends up!
5.3 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, pre-meditated shot, played well ahead of
time. ball goes to midoff
5.4 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, pitched up outside the off and driven
beautifully to point. excellent fielding by Nasser Hussain there!
5.5 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, outside the off. nice bounce. through to
keeper
Fraser all set for his second maiden over in succession
5.6 Fraser to Ramesh, wide: no run, down the legside as Fraser messes
up his figures
5.6 Fraser to Ramesh, two runs, played neatly through point. Hollioake
runs like mad and stops the ball just on the boundary. good
fielding effort there!
End of over 6 (3 runs) India 19/0 (RR: 3.17)
ARC Fraser 3-1-6-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 7* (15b 1x4) S Ramesh 7* (22b)
6.1 Gough to Ganguly, no run, on the off. pushed to Flintoff at midoff
6.2 Gough to Ganguly, no run, flowing drive outside the off, straight
to Hussain at point
6.3 Gough to Ganguly, two runs, outside theoff, played to the right of
Hussain at point. Fraser runs slowly and fields it at squarish
thirdman
6.4 Gough to Ganguly, no run, flowing drive again, Hollioake throws
himself fiercely and fields at covers!
England's offside fielding has been perfect so far
6.5 Gough to Ganguly, one run, played to thirdman between gully and
point. Fraser has to field
Hussain, Hollioake and Flintoff on the offside cover cordon
6.6 Gough to Ramesh, no run, played defensively to midoff
End of over 7 (3 runs) India 22/0 (RR: 3.14)
D Gough 4-0-16-0 (3w 1nb) - City End
SC Ganguly 10* (20b 1x4) S Ramesh 7* (23b)
Flintoff has not been tested so far whereas Hussain and Hollioake
have shown gold medal effort for England
Fraser is sluggish but you cannot expect anything better from an
old man
Fraser now ready with the ball
7.1 Fraser to Ganguly, FOUR, down the legs, played neatly to deep
midwicket
7.2 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, on the backfoot, played to Hussain at
point
7.3 Fraser to Ganguly, wide: no run, outside the off, and moves a mile
away. declared wide
7.3 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, on the legs. pushed straight to
midwicket fielder
7.4 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, pushed to midon
7.5 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, pushed to Flintoff at midon
7.6 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, that was a good ball! on the off and
squares up Ganguly and beats him. to keeper
End of over 8 (5 runs) India 27/0 (RR: 3.38)
ARC Fraser 4-1-11-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
S Ramesh 7* (23b) SC Ganguly 14* (26b 2x4)
Mullally the new bowler!
and Ramesh will be facing him
8.1 Mullally to Ramesh, no run, short outside the off, Ramesh goes for
a square cut and with that sort of poor footwork he can't do much.
through to Stewart
8.2 Mullally to Ramesh, no run, this ball swung in and goes between the
bat & pads! Ramesh is clueless
8.3 Mullally to Ramesh, no run, this swung the other way! on the off
and swinging away. Ramesh continues to be clueless
8.4 Mullally to Ramesh, no run, well outside the off and Ramesh feels
miserable poking and getting beaten
8.5 Mullally to Ramesh, FOUR, outside the off, swinging in. Ramesh
decides that the gods are in his favour and cleverly inside edges
to fineleg!
this was so cleverly executed as the ball flew one inch over the
stumps:-)
8.6 Mullally to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, beaten as Mullally
walks up to Ramesh and mouths some nice profanities
End of over 9 (4 runs) India 31/0 (RR: 3.44)
AD Mullally 1-0-4-0 - City End
SC Ganguly 14* (26b 2x4) S Ramesh 11* (29b 1x4)
9.1 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, on the backfoot, played to covers
Ramesh looked like a silly goose last over
9.2 Fraser to Ganguly, FOUR, down the legs, timed well enough that it
ran all the way through midon, frustrating the fielder there till
the last minute as Flintoff went crashing into the advertisement
boards
9.3 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, peach of a ball. beats
Ganguly
Flintoff also damaged the camera lens there
9.4 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, down the legs, played to square leg
fielder
9.5 Fraser to Ganguly, two runs, on the backfoot, pushed through the
covers
9.6 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, played back along the pitch to the
bowler
End of over 10 (6 runs) India 37/0 (RR: 3.70)
ARC Fraser 5-1-17-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
S Ramesh 11* (29b 1x4) SC Ganguly 20* (32b 3x4)
Mullally again to Ramesh. This will be an interesting over again
10.1 Mullally to Ramesh, one run, outside the off, steered to thirdman
and Ramesh sighs from relief
delay as sight screens are adjusted
10.2 Mullally to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, beats the outside
edge, to keeper
10.3 Mullally to Ganguly, one run, outside the off, steered to square
thirdman
10.4 Mullally to Ramesh, no run, cut back in and rapped on the pads down
the legside
the joke of the century will be when Ramesh guts it out and scores
a century this game!
10.5 Mullally to Ramesh, one run, inside edge as he tries to steer to
thirdman. ball goes to fineleg!
not only that, Ramesh falls down while attempting a second run
10.6 Mullally to Ganguly, no run, pitched on the stumps and cut in
sharply. rapped on the pads down the legside
End of over 11 (3 runs) India 40/0 (RR: 3.64)
AD Mullally 2-0-7-0 - City End
S Ramesh 13* (32b 1x4) SC Ganguly 21* (35b 3x4)
10.6 Mullally to Ganguly, no run, and the 7th ball of the over almost
gets a wicket, very close to an edge
End of over 11 (3 runs) India 40/0 (RR: 3.64)
AD Mullally 2-0-7-0 - City End
S Ramesh 13* (32b 1x4) SC Ganguly 21* (36b 3x4)
11.1 Fraser to Ramesh, one run, edged wide of gully to thirdman
this sounds omnious for England!
11.2 Fraser to Ganguly, one run, down the legs, played neatly to fineleg
11.3 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, first better looking shot from Ramesh as
he plays back to the bowler
11.4 Fraser to Ramesh, no run, pushed to wide gully
11.5 Fraser to Ramesh, FOUR, short on the middle, pulled over midwicket
boundary
11.6 Fraser to Ramesh, one run, outside the off, well played to point.
wellfielded there by diving Hollioake and Hussain picks the ball
and throws but time for a single
End of over 12 (7 runs) India 47/0 (RR: 3.92)
ARC Fraser 6-1-24-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
S Ramesh 19* (37b 2x4) SC Ganguly 22* (37b 3x4)
12.1 Mullally to Ramesh, no run, short outside the off, plays and misses
12.2 Mullally to Ramesh, one run, outside theof,f steered to thirdman
12.3 Mullally to Ganguly, legbye: one run, cuts back in from outside the
off, rapped on the pads! loud appeal from Mullally. That looked
extremely close! ball ran to thirdman
poor Mullally
12.4 Mullally to Ramesh, no run, played to point
12.5 Mullally to Ramesh, OUT: edged to second slip and well taken catch
by Hick there
India 49/1, Partnership of 49
S Ramesh c Hick b Mullally 20 (41b 2x4 0x6)
AD Mullally 2.5-0-8-1 - City End
12.6 Mullally to Dravid, no run, outside the off, played to point
End of over 13 (2 runs) India 49/1 (RR: 3.77)
AD Mullally 3-0-8-1 - City End
SC Ganguly 22* (38b 3x4) R Dravid 0* (1b)
13.1 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, on the backfoot, played to Hollioake at
covers
13.2 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, excellent ball. beaten
13.3 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, on the backfoot, played straight to
Hollioake there at covers
13.4 Fraser to Ganguly, FOUR, short of length outside the off, cracked
through the covers
13.5 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, on the backfoot, played straight to
covers
13.6 Fraser to Ganguly, no run, cracked straight to Hussain at point.
Hussain wanted third umpire to have a look at it. Javed Akhtar
didn't even bother calling for the TV replays
End of over 14 (4 runs) India 53/1 (RR: 3.79)
ARC Fraser 7-1-28-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 0* (1b) SC Ganguly 26* (44b 4x4)
14.1 Mullally to Dravid, FOUR, outside the off, played superbly through
the covers. This is batting
14.2 Mullally to Dravid, no run, outside the off, dropped it down to
point
14.3 Mullally to Dravid, no run, pushed to midoff. Hollioake from covers
runs around and cuts the ball
14.4 Mullally to Dravid, (noball) no run, on the stumps, played back to
the bowler
14.4 Mullally to Dravid, no run, outside the off, pushed to point.
Ganguly shouts "NO!"
14.5 Mullally to Dravid, wide: no run, down the legside. Dravid attempts
a glance but can't reach the ball
14.5 Mullally to Dravid, no run, on the off, inner edged to Fairbrother
at forward short leg
pretty aggressive fielding
2 slips and a gully and a forward short leg
14.6 Mullally to Dravid, no run, on the off, swinging away, through to
keeper
End of over 15 (6 runs) India 59/1 (RR: 3.93)
AD Mullally 4-0-14-1 (1w 1nb) - City End
SC Ganguly 26* (44b 4x4) R Dravid 4* (8b 1x4)
Fraser runs in and the ball drops down alipping from his hands.
dead ball
15.1 Fraser to Ganguly, one run, pushed between square leg and midwicket
for a quick run
15.2 Fraser to Dravid, no run, on the off, forward and rapped on the
body
15.3 Fraser to Dravid, no run, on the off, pushed to gully
15.4 Fraser to Dravid, no run, outside the off, moving away. left alone
15.5 Fraser to Dravid, no run, on the off, Dravid is a bit
uncomfortable. turned to forward short leg
15.6 Fraser to Dravid, no run, on the backfoot, pushed to midwicket
End of over 16 (1 run) India 60/1 (RR: 3.75)
ARC Fraser 8-1-29-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 27* (45b 4x4) R Dravid 4* (13b 1x4)
Match State: Drinks
16.1 Mullally to Ganguly, FOUR, touched so perfectly, it ran all the way
to long on. perfect shot
16.2 Mullally to Ganguly, one run, down the legs, played to Ealham at
fineleg
16.3 Mullally to Dravid, one run, down the legs, beautifully flicked to
Fraser at fineleg
16.4 Mullally to Ganguly, no run, pushed firmly to midoff. Gough fields
16.5 Mullally to Ganguly, legbye: one run, down the legs, to backward
short leg
16.6 Mullally to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, pushed to Hussain at
short leg
End of over 17 (7 runs) India 67/1 (RR: 3.94)
AD Mullally 5-0-20-1 (1w 1nb) - City End
SC Ganguly 32* (49b 5x4) R Dravid 5* (15b 1x4)
Ealham
17.1 Ealham to Ganguly, wide: no run, down the legside
17.1 Ealham to Ganguly, no run, on the off, pushed to midoff
17.2 Ealham to Ganguly, no run, well pitched up on the off, Ganguly goes
for an offdrive and misses the ball
17.3 Ealham to Ganguly, one run, pushed to Fraser at midon and before
Fraser can start moving they take a quick run
17.4 Ealham to Dravid, one run, nice looking late cut to thirdman
17.5 Ealham to Ganguly, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler
17.6 Ealham to Ganguly, no run, comes down the track... and misses the
line all the way!
End of over 18 (3 runs) India 70/1 (RR: 3.89)
MA Ealham 1-0-3-0 (1w) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 6* (16b 1x4) SC Ganguly 33* (54b 5x4)
18.1 Mullally to Dravid, FOUR, outside the off, played forward of point.
great shot and only Dravid can play like this
18.2 Mullally to Dravid, FOUR, pitched up on the legs and a brilliant
flick shot, through square leg
18.3 Mullally to Dravid, no run, on the off, well forward and plays back
along the pitch.
18.4 Mullally to Dravid, wide: no run, down the legside, Stewart didn't
collect it well enough
18.4 Mullally to Dravid, one run, turned to short fineleg
Mullally talking to Gough
18.5 Mullally to Ganguly, legbye: one run, off the legs, turned down the
legside
18.6 Mullally to Dravid, no run, pushed to covers defensively
End of over 19 (11 runs) India 81/1 (RR: 4.26)
AD Mullally 6-0-30-1 (2w 1nb) - City End
SC Ganguly 33* (55b 5x4) R Dravid 15* (21b 3x4)
19.1 Ealham to Ganguly, one run, played to sweeper covers
19.2 Ealham to Dravid, no run, outsaide theoff, nicely stroked, straight
to point
19.3 Ealham to Dravid, (noball) no run, outside the off, well left
19.3 Ealham to Dravid, no run, pitched up on the stumps, played straight
to midon
19.4 Ealham to Dravid, no run, outside the off, left alone
19.5 Ealham to Dravid, no run, well pitched up on the off, played
straight to midoff
19.6 Ealham to Dravid, no run, outside the off, moving away. left alone
End of over 20 (2 runs) India 83/1 (RR: 4.15)
MA Ealham 2-0-5-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
SC Ganguly 34* (56b 5x4) R Dravid 15* (27b 3x4)
Darren Gough brought back
20.1 Gough to Ganguly, one run, pitched up on the off, goes for a shot
on the off, inner edged to fineleg
20.2 Gough to Dravid, one run, tries to glance it to fineleg but scoops
it with leading edge between midwicket and midon
lucky! lucky!
20.3 Gough to Ganguly, one run, outside the off. short. played straight
to Hussain diving superbly at point
20.4 Gough to Dravid, two runs, superbly glanced to fineleg
20.5 Gough to Dravid, one run, outside the off, played to thirdman
20.6 Gough to Ganguly, FOUR, outside the off, edged past first slip
End of over 21 (10 runs) India 93/1 (RR: 4.43)
D Gough 5-0-26-0 (3w 1nb) - City End
R Dravid 19* (30b 3x4) SC Ganguly 40* (59b 6x4)
21.1 Ealham to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler
21.2 Ealham to Dravid, no run, played straight, bowler gets his hands on
to the ball and deflects on the stumps as Ganguly is stranded
outside. Akhtar finds it an easy decision
India 93/2, Partnership of 44
SC Ganguly run out (Ealham) 40 (59b 6x4 0x6)
21.3 Ealham to Dravid, no run, on the off, pushed to covers
21.4 Ealham to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, defended
Hair was the umpire in this end and not Akhtar. sorry
21.5 Ealham to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, pushed to covers
Dravid has now withdrawn himself into the shell
obviously annoyed by that shot
21.6 Ealham to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, played back along the
pitch
End of over 22 (maiden) India 93/2 (RR: 4.23)
MA Ealham 3-1-5-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 0* (0b) R Dravid 19* (36b 3x4)
22.1 Gough to Tendulkar, no run, down the legside. Tendulkar attempts to
glance it and misses
22.2 Gough to Tendulkar, one run, turned to square leg. Fraser comes
around to field
22.3 Gough to Dravid, no run, outside the off, faster ball. Dravid
brings his bat down fast and defends to slips
22.4 Gough to Dravid, (noball) no run, outside the off, runs through the
batsman
a good ball if not for the overstepping
22.4 Gough to Dravid, no run, outside the off. Dravid still misreading
Gough's pace here. plays a mistimed shot back to the bowler
Gough is clearly a yard or two faster than others
22.5 Gough to Dravid, no run, outside the off, edged and falls short of
the lone slip
22.6 Gough to Dravid, no run, swinging in a bit, played to point
End of over 23 (2 runs) India 95/2 (RR: 4.13)
D Gough 6-0-28-0 (3w 2nb) - City End
SR Tendulkar 1* (2b) R Dravid 19* (41b 3x4)
Indians need to pull themselves up a lot from this position
they need to take a few singles, rotate the strike and all the
other usual cliches
23.1 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, played to covers
23.2 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, mistimed trying to
square cut. to extra covers
23.3 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, rapped on the pads outside the off.
appeal. not out
23.4 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, beaten attempting a
square cut
23.5 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, on the stumps, played back to the
bowler
23.6 Ealham to Tendulkar, FOUR, slightly short of length, smashed over
midon. contemptuous pull
End of over 24 (4 runs) India 99/2 (RR: 4.12)
MA Ealham 4-1-9-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 19* (41b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 5* (8b 1x4)
24.1 Gough to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, pushed defensively forward
24.2 Gough to Dravid, one run, played behind square leg
100 up in 24.2 overs
24.3 Gough to Tendulkar, one run, turned to fineleg
24.4 Gough to Dravid, one run, pushed to covers. extremely risky run as
a direct throw would have sent Tendulkar reeling back to the
pavilion!
24.5 Gough to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, left alone
24.6 Gough to Tendulkar, one run, on the off, defended to backward point
and a cheeky run
End of over 25 (4 runs) India 103/2 (RR: 4.12)
D Gough 7-0-32-0 (3w 2nb) - City End
SR Tendulkar 7* (11b 1x4) R Dravid 21* (44b 3x4)
25.1 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, pitched up on the off, excellent cover
drive but well fielded by Fairbrother
25.2 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, on the stumps, defensive
25.3 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, beaten on the
offdrive
25.4 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, on the stumps, played back to the
bowler
25.5 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, on the stumps, played to midoff
25.6 Ealham to Tendulkar, two runs, down the track, plays it uppishly.
mistimed but falls with all the luck in no-man's land at covers
End of over 26 (2 runs) India 105/2 (RR: 4.04)
MA Ealham 5-1-11-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 21* (44b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 9* (17b 1x4)
Indian batting is not up to the mark so far
26.1 Gough to Dravid, no run, outside the off, played to covers
26.2 Gough to Dravid, no run, pushed to point
26.3 Gough to Dravid, no run, defended to point
26.4 Gough to Dravid, no run, pushed to Hussain at point again
26.5 Gough to Dravid, FOUR, inswinging ball, played beautifully,
straight to long on
26.6 Gough to Dravid, two runs, outside the off, played sweetly to deep
square thirdman
End of over 27 (6 runs) India 111/2 (RR: 4.11)
D Gough 8-0-38-0 (3w 2nb) - City End
SR Tendulkar 9* (17b 1x4) R Dravid 27* (50b 4x4)
Gough and Fraser have bowled 8 each. Mullally 6. A fifth bowler
will have to be introduce next over
27.1 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, on the backfoot, played back to the
bowler
Flintoff exercising vigorously
27.2 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, played to midon, brilliant fielding by
Flintoff at midon. almost a run out there as Dravid backed up a
lot but is back safely
27.3 Ealham to Tendulkar, two runs, played to deep backward point.
Hollioake fields well there
England have saved several runs today with their excellent fielding
27.4 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, defensive forward
27.5 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, played to Flintoff at midon
27.6 Ealham to Tendulkar, one run, punched through the covers to sweeper
covers
End of over 28 (3 runs) India 114/2 (RR: 4.07)
MA Ealham 6-1-14-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 12* (23b 1x4) R Dravid 27* (50b 4x4)
5th, 6th and 7th bowlers will be in action from now on
Flintoff to bowl and Indians may not underrate him
28.1 Flintoff to Tendulkar, one run, gentle ball down the legs, turned
to fineleg
28.2 Flintoff to Dravid, two runs, down the legs again, well placed to
deep square leg for quick couple of runs
Flintoff looks like a harmless Otter
28.3 Flintoff to Dravid, one run, outside the off, attempted square cut,
but mistimed wide of Stewart. time enough for a single
28.4 Flintoff to Tendulkar, no run, slow ball on the stumps, rapped on
the pads down the legside
28.5 Flintoff to Tendulkar, legbye: one run, of bat & pads to short
fineleg
28.6 Flintoff to Dravid, one run, turned to backward short leg
End of over 29 (6 runs) India 120/2 (RR: 4.14)
A Flintoff 1-0-5-0 - City End
R Dravid 31* (53b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 13* (26b 1x4)
29.1 Fraser to Dravid, one run, pushed to wide gully, quick run
29.2 Fraser to Tendulkar, no run, well outside the off, swinging away.
through to keeper
29.3 Fraser to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, left alone
29.4 Fraser to Tendulkar, no run, on the off, pushed defensively to
covers
29.5 Fraser to Tendulkar, no run, pushed ot offside
29.6 Fraser to Tendulkar, no run, left alone outside the off
End of over 30 (1 run) India 121/2 (RR: 4.03)
ARC Fraser 9-1-30-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 32* (54b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 13* (31b 1x4)
30.1 Flintoff to Dravid, FOUR, down the legs, flicked to deep backward
square leg
30.2 Flintoff to Dravid, two runs, played through the covers
fielded at sweeper covers
30.3 Flintoff to Dravid, one run, defended to onside, quick run
30.4 Flintoff to Tendulkar, one run, played through the covers, to
sweeper
30.5 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, pushed to midwicket
fielder
30.6 Flintoff to Dravid, one run, swinging down the legs, played to
fineleg
End of over 31 (9 runs) India 130/2 (RR: 4.19)
A Flintoff 2-0-14-0 - City End
R Dravid 40* (59b 5x4) SR Tendulkar 14* (32b 1x4)
31.1 Fraser to Dravid, no run, that ball took off from good length,
takes Dravid's handle by surprise
31.2 Fraser to Dravid, no run, on the off, pushed to short covers
Fraser in his last over
31.3 Fraser to Dravid, no run, on the off, pushed to short covers
Fraser has done a good job for England
31.4 Fraser to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler
31.5 Fraser to Dravid, no run, outside the off, bouncing. defended
31.6 Fraser to Dravid, no run, outside the off, excellent spell with 10-
2-30-0
End of over 32 (maiden) India 130/2 (RR: 4.06)
ARC Fraser 10-2-30-0 (2w) - Pavilion End
SR Tendulkar 14* (32b 1x4) R Dravid 40* (65b 5x4)
Match State: Drinks
32.1 Hollioake to Tendulkar, one run, wide outside the off, hits
uppishly to Hussain who drops the catch!
32.2 Hollioake to Dravid, one run, loose balldown the legs, played to
deep midwicket
32.3 Hollioake to Tendulkar, FOUR, short, pulled over deep midon, one
bounce over the ropes
32.4 Hollioake to Tendulkar, two runs, short of length again, played
through the covers. stopped at the boundary
32.5 Hollioake to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers
32.6 Hollioake to Tendulkar, one run, down the legs, turned to backward
square leg
End of over 33 (9 runs) India 139/2 (RR: 4.21)
AJ Hollioake 1-0-9-0 - City End
SR Tendulkar 22* (37b 2x4) R Dravid 41* (66b 5x4)
33.1 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, on the stumps, played to midwicket
33.2 Ealham to Tendulkar, no run, on the stumps, played back to the
bowler
33.3 Ealham to Tendulkar, OUT: pulled uppishly, straight to Hick at deep
midwicket
India 139/3, Partnership of 46
SR Tendulkar c Hick b Ealham 22 (40b 2x4 0x6)
MA Ealham 6.3-1-14-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
and the gamble pays off for England. Tendulkar gets out with 998
runs in World Cups
and 7 runs short of 8000 runs in career as well
33.4 Ealham to Azharuddin, no run, pushed to midwicket
33.5 Ealham to Azharuddin, no run, on the off, pushed to covers
33.6 Ealham to Azharuddin, no run, on the stumps, pushed to covers and a
maiden over with a wicket
End of over 34 (maiden) India 139/3 (RR: 4.09)
MA Ealham 7-2-14-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
R Dravid 41* (66b 5x4) M Azharuddin 0* (3b)
34.1 Hollioake to Dravid, one run, played to midwicket
34.2 Hollioake to Azharuddin, no run, outside the off, pushed to Hussain
at point
34.3 Hollioake to Azharuddin, FOUR, outside the off, edged through the
vacant slips
34.4 Hollioake to Azharuddin, legbye: one run, off the pads to short leg
34.5 Hollioake to Dravid, one run, played through the covers
34.6 Hollioake to Azharuddin, one run, played through midwicket
End of over 35 (8 runs) India 147/3 (RR: 4.20)
AJ Hollioake 2-0-16-0 - City End
M Azharuddin 5* (7b 1x4) R Dravid 43* (68b 5x4)
35.1 Ealham to Azharuddin, no run, pushed to covers
35.2 Ealham to Azharuddin, no run, played to covers
35.3 Ealham to Azharuddin, no run, outside the off, cramped, played back
to the bowler
35.4 Ealham to Azharuddin, no run, well outside the off, goes for a big
square cut and misses
35.5 Ealham to Azharuddin, one run, pushed through the covers to sweeper
Ealham has been pretty accurate
35.6 Ealham to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, defended to midwicket
End of over 36 (1 run) India 148/3 (RR: 4.11)
MA Ealham 8-2-15-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
M Azharuddin 6* (12b 1x4) R Dravid 43* (69b 5x4)
8-2-15-1 (Tendulkar's wicket) is a match winning effort
36.1 Hollioake to Azharuddin, one run, played to deep covers. Hick
fields
36.2 Hollioake to Dravid, one run, short of length, pulled and
misfielded at midwicket. 150 up
36.3 Hollioake to Azharuddin, no run, inswinging yorker! (but at a slow
pace) and unsettles Azharuddin as Azharuddin skids down
36.4 Hollioake to Azharuddin, one run, on the legs, played to deep
midwicket. Azharuddin gets 9000 runs in ODI career
36.5 Hollioake to Dravid, one run, down the legside, leading edge to
covers
36.6 Hollioake to Azharuddin, FOUR, on the legs, flicked - famous Azhar
touch - past midwicket!
End of over 37 (8 runs) India 156/3 (RR: 4.22)
AJ Hollioake 3-0-24-0 - City End
R Dravid 45* (71b 5x4) M Azharuddin 12* (16b 2x4)
Azharuddin gets treatment for his toes
that Hollioake yorker did him in
37.1 Flintoff to Dravid, FOUR, outside the off, brilliant late cut to
fine thirdman!
37.2 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, pitched on the legs, played to
midwicket fielder
37.3 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, on the off, pushed to point
37.4 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, played back to the
bowler
Dravid is on 49
37.5 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, defended
37.6 Flintoff to Dravid, one run, turned to deep square leg, gets to his
50
End of over 38 (5 runs) India 161/3 (RR: 4.24)
A Flintoff 3-0-19-0 - Pavilion End
R Dravid 50* (77b 6x4) M Azharuddin 12* (16b 2x4)
4th time he is crossing 50 in 5 matches here
twice he also went on to score 100s
38.1 Hollioake to Dravid, legbye: one run, down the legs, pulls and
misses. on the body to offside
38.2 Hollioake to Azharuddin, two runs, pushed neatly through offside,
fielded extremely well by Hick at the boundary
38.3 Hollioake to Azharuddin, one run, on the legs, whipped to deep
midwicket
38.4 Hollioake to Dravid, two runs, outside theoff, on the backfoot, cut
away to deep backward point
Ealham is the fielder
38.5 Hollioake to Dravid, one run, full toss, wide down the legside.
Dravid comes down the track and flicks to fineleg
38.6 Hollioake to Azharuddin, one run, pitched up, clubbed to long on
End of over 39 (8 runs) India 169/3 (RR: 4.33)
AJ Hollioake 4-0-31-0 - City End
M Azharuddin 16* (19b 2x4) R Dravid 53* (80b 6x4)
39.1 Flintoff to Azharuddin, FOUR, outside the off, edged over the slips
39.2 Flintoff to Azharuddin, no run, on the stumps, pushed to covers
39.3 Flintoff to Azharuddin, one run, played through the covers to
sweeper
39.4 Flintoff to Dravid, no run, bounce outside the off, surprised
Dravid. through to keeper
39.5 Flintoff to Dravid, OUT: played uppishly straight to long on
India 174/4, Partnership of 35
R Dravid c Ealham b Flintoff 53 (82b 6x4 0x6)
A Flintoff 3.5-0-24-1 - Pavilion End
39.6 Flintoff to Azharuddin, no run, played back to the bowler
End of over 40 (5 runs) India 174/4 (RR: 4.35)
A Flintoff 4-0-24-1 - Pavilion End
A Jadeja 0* (0b) M Azharuddin 21* (23b 3x4)
last 10 overs coming up
40.1 Hollioake to Jadeja, no run, on the stumps, played back to the
bowler
40.2 Hollioake to Jadeja, one run, short outside the off, played to
thridman
40.3 Hollioake to Azharuddin, no run, outside the off, beaten
40.4 Hollioake to Azharuddin, one run, turned to square leg
40.5 Hollioake to Jadeja, no run, inswinger, played to midwicket
40.6 Hollioake to Jadeja, one run, played to deep midwicket
End of over 41 (3 runs) India 177/4 (RR: 4.32)
AJ Hollioake 5-0-34-0 - City End
A Jadeja 2* (4b) M Azharuddin 22* (25b 3x4)
41.1 Flintoff to Jadeja, one run, played to fine thirdman, but Gough
cuts the ball this time
41.2 Flintoff to Azharuddin, no run, pushed to short covers
41.3 Flintoff to Azharuddin, one run, pushed to midoff
41.4 Flintoff to Jadeja, no run, on the blockhole down the legs, played
without much clue to the offside
41.5 Flintoff to Jadeja, one run, pushed to midoff
41.6 Flintoff to Azharuddin, one run, on the backfoot, played to deep
point
End of over 42 (4 runs) India 181/4 (RR: 4.31)
A Flintoff 5-0-28-1 - Pavilion End
M Azharuddin 24* (28b 3x4) A Jadeja 4* (7b)
Mullally coming back
42.1 Mullally to Azharuddin, no run, pushed to short covers, Holliokae
fields
Azharuddin and Jadeja need to do a lot more this match unlike the
previous matches
42.2 Mullally to Azharuddin, no run, on the stumps, played back to the
bowler
42.3 Mullally to Azharuddin, one run, on the legs, turned to Fraser at
long leg
42.4 Mullally to Jadeja, no run, outside the off, edged but bounced
short of Stewart
42.5 Mullally to Jadeja, three runs, pulled over deep midwicket. Gough
fields at the boundary
42.6 Mullally to Azharuddin, no run, played back to the bowler. well
bowled
End of over 43 (4 runs) India 185/4 (RR: 4.30)
AD Mullally 7-0-34-1 (2w 1nb) - City End
A Jadeja 7* (9b) M Azharuddin 25* (32b 3x4)
43.1 Ealham to Jadeja, one run, lofted, mistimed to long on, dropping
short of the fielder there
43.2 Ealham to Azharuddin, no run, outside the off, Azharuddin fans the
ball as it takes its course to the wicket keeper
43.3 Ealham to Azharuddin, one run, played uppishly but falls short of
the fielder at deep midon
43.4 Ealham to Jadeja, legbye: one run, off the pads to onside
43.5 Ealham to Azharuddin, OUT: played uppishly. poor shot of course.
well taken by Hussain at long off running blind
India 188/5, Partnership of 14
M Azharuddin c Hussain b Ealham 26 (35b 3x4 0x6)
MA Ealham 8.5-2-17-2 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
sorry. that went more like between cover and point
43.6 Ealham to Jadeja, one run, played to covers
End of over 44 (4 runs) India 189/5 (RR: 4.30)
MA Ealham 9-2-18-2 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
A Jadeja 9* (12b) NR Mongia 0* (0b)
44.1 Mullally to Jadeja, two runs, played to backward point
44.2 Mullally to Jadeja, one run, off the pads, just close to the crease
and they cross over for a run
44.3 Mullally to Mongia, no run, squares up Mongia and beats him all
ends up. But then you cannot fault Mongia. He has not batted much
so far in this competition
44.4 Mullally to Mongia, no run, comes down the track but misses the
ball totally. through to keeper
44.5 Mullally to Mongia, one run, pushed to short covers, quick run
44.6 Mullally to Jadeja, wide: no run, down the legside
44.6 Mullally to Jadeja, no run, pushed to short midwicket, Mongia backs
up too much with Jadeja not wanting the run. throw not on target
End of over 45 (5 runs) India 194/5 (RR: 4.31)
AD Mullally 8-0-39-1 (3w 1nb) - City End
NR Mongia 1* (3b) A Jadeja 12* (15b)
last 5 overs left
45.1 Ealham to Mongia, one run, makes room and cuts to thridman
45.2 Ealham to Jadeja, FOUR, played through extra covers
45.3 Ealham to Jadeja, no run, rapped on the pads, going down the legs.
appeal but not out
45.4 Ealham to Jadeja, FOUR, down the track, pulled to deep backward
square leg
45.5 Ealham to Jadeja, no run, played back to the bowler
45.6 Ealham to Jadeja, one run, fuller length, played to Hussain at
point. great bowling effort from Ealham
End of over 46 (10 runs) India 204/5 (RR: 4.43)
MA Ealham 10-2-28-2 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
A Jadeja 21* (20b 2x4) NR Mongia 2* (4b)
46.1 Mullally to Jadeja, FOUR, down the legs, played fine to fineleg
46.2 Mullally to Jadeja, no run, pushed straight to point
46.3 Mullally to Jadeja, one run, mishit, to midoff
46.4 Mullally to Mongia, OUT: down the track, bowled as one would have
expected
India 209/6, Partnership of 21
NR Mongia b Mullally 2 (5b 0x4 0x6)
AD Mullally 8.4-0-44-2 (3w 1nb) - City End
Mongia missed the line completely
46.5 Mullally to Srinath, one run, angling ball going from middle to
off, steered to thridman
46.6 Mullally to Jadeja, no run, good ball on the blockhole, played back
to the bowler
End of over 47 (6 runs) India 210/6 (RR: 4.47)
AD Mullally 9-0-45-2 (3w 1nb) - City End
J Srinath 1* (1b) A Jadeja 26* (24b 3x4)
47.1 Gough to Srinath, OUT: inswinging yorker. cleaned up
India 210/7, Partnership of 1
J Srinath b Gough 1 (2b 0x4 0x6)
D Gough 8.1-0-38-1 (3w 2nb) - Pavilion End
47.2 Gough to Kumble, no run, another inswinger. Kumble survives
47.3 Gough to Kumble, one run, inswging full toss this time, pushed to
covers, risky run
47.4 Gough to Jadeja, FOUR, inswginer again, but extremely well played
by Jadeja keeping the bat flush with the ground and running it
down to the right of thirdman
47.5 Gough to Jadeja, three runs, played to deep point and very well
fielded by Flintoff at the boundary there
47.6 Gough to Kumble, one run, played through the covers
End of over 48 (9 runs) India 219/7 (RR: 4.56)
D Gough 9-0-47-1 (3w 2nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 2* (3b) A Jadeja 33* (26b 4x4)
48.1 Mullally to Kumble, wide: no run, down the legside
48.1 Mullally to Kumble, one run, well outside the off, steered to
thirdman
48.2 Mullally to Jadeja, FOUR, outside the off, cut away to thirdman
boundary!
48.3 Mullally to Jadeja, one run, played to sweeper covers
48.4 Mullally to Kumble, no run, outside the off, Kumble swishes the bat
without seeing the ball properly
48.5 Mullally to Kumble, one run, played to midoff
48.6 Mullally to Jadeja, one run, outside the off, inside edged to
backward square leg
End of over 49 (9 runs) India 228/7 (RR: 4.65)
AD Mullally 10-0-54-2 (4w 1nb) - City End
A Jadeja 39* (29b 5x4) A Kumble 4* (6b)
49.1 Gough to Jadeja, OUT: skier in the air, taken by Fraser at midoff
India 228/8, Partnership of 18
A Jadeja c Fraser b Gough 39 (30b 5x4 0x6)
D Gough 9.1-0-47-2 (3w 2nb) - Pavilion End
49.2 Gough to Prasad, one run, played through the covers. confident shot
49.3 Gough to Kumble, one run, swinging yorker, played to sweeper covers
49.4 Gough to Prasad, no run, well outside the off. Prasad makes room to
play the ball and misses
49.5 Gough to Prasad, one run, played to backward point
49.6 Gough to Kumble, one run, played to deep thirdman, they run only
one
End of over 50 (4 runs) India 232/8 (RR: 4.64)
D Gough 10-0-51-2 (3w 2nb) - Pavilion End
A Kumble 6* (8b) BKV Prasad 2* (3b)
so India fall 1 run short of Zimbabwe's score
0.1 Srinath to Hussain, no run
0.2 Srinath to Hussain, no run, pushed to covers
0.3 Srinath to Hussain, two runs, pushed past midoff
0.4 Srinath to Hussain, FOUR, driven through the covers and the run
chase begins in style
0.5 Srinath to Hussain, no run, forward, played to off
0.6 Srinath to Hussain, no run, outside the off, swinging in. left
alone
End of over 1 (6 runs) England 6/0 (RR: 6.00 RRR: 227/49 = 4.63)
J Srinath 1-0-6-0 - City End
AJ Stewart 0* (0b) N Hussain 6* (6b 1x4)
Mohanty opens with Srinath
2 slips and a gully
1.1 Mohanty to Stewart, wide: no run, down the legside
1.1 Mohanty to Stewart, (noball) no run, down the legside. if not for
noball, would have been a wide
1.1 Mohanty to Stewart, no run, rapped on the pads. Stewart must have
been confused by the ball on the stumps. appeal but not out
1.2 Mohanty to Stewart, no run, outside the off, moving away. left
alone
1.3 Mohanty to Stewart, no run, good line and length, moving away. left
alone
1.4 Mohanty to Stewart, one run, on the stumps, pushed to midwicket,
quick run
1.5 Mohanty to Hussain, two runs, outside the off, pushed neatly past
point. Jadeja fields
1.6 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, forward, rapped on the pads outside the
off
End of over 2 (5 runs) England 11/0 (RR: 5.50 RRR: 222/48 = 4.62)
DS Mohanty 1-0-5-0 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
AJ Stewart 1* (5b) N Hussain 8* (8b 1x4)
2.1 Srinath to Stewart, no run, cuts in and raps on the pads. appeal.
not out
2.2 Srinath to Stewart, no run, pushed to short leg
2.3 Srinath to Stewart, one run, pushed to point, quick run
the biggest difference between India and England is fielding
2.4 Srinath to Hussain, no run, cuts in sharply, defended back along
the pitch
2.5 Srinath to Hussain, no run, on the stumps, bouncing. defended in
front of the wicket
2.6 Srinath to Hussain, no run, outside the off. excellent ball.
squares him up and beats the outside edge
End of over 3 (1 run) England 12/0 (RR: 4.00 RRR: 221/47 = 4.70)
J Srinath 2-0-7-0 - City End
AJ Stewart 2* (8b) N Hussain 8* (11b 1x4)
3.1 Mohanty to Stewart, OUT: outside the off, swinging away. edged to
second slip
England 12/1, Partnership of 12
AJ Stewart c Azharuddin b Mohanty 2 (9b 0x4 0x6)
DS Mohanty 1.1-0-5-1 (1w 1nb) - Pavilion End
and Mohanty strikes early on
3.2 Mohanty to Hick, wide: no run, down the legside
3.2 Mohanty to Hick, OUT: slower ball on the stumps, bowled him!
England 13/2, Partnership of 1
GA Hick b Mohanty 0 (1b 0x4 0x6)
DS Mohanty 1.2-0-6-2 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End
got an inner edge as he tried to push the ball to offside
Mohanty can't believe this himself!
Thorpe to the crease. left hander
3.3 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, on the off. forward, compact defensive
push back along the pitch
3.4 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, on the off, moving away, through to
keeper
Tendulkar and Azharuddin in the slips
3.5 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, cuts in a bit, pushed to Jadeja at point
3.6 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, on the off, forward. pushed to Jadeja at
point
End of over 4 (1 run) England 13/2 (RR: 3.25 RRR: 220/46 = 4.78)
DS Mohanty 2-0-6-2 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 8* (11b 1x4) GP Thorpe 0* (4b)
Hussain wants some adjustments with the sight screen
4.1 Srinath to Hussain, no run, on the off. gets behind the line and
defends, turns to the slips to see where the ball is. the ball is
just in front of the bat
4.2 Srinath to Hussain, no run, faster ball on the off, pushed to
offside. collected by the bowler himself
4.3 Srinath to Hussain, no run, pitched short of length, gets Hussain
on the backfoot. pushed to point
4.4 Srinath to Hussain, no run, on the off, took off from the pitch!
ruffles Hussain outside the off. through to Mongia who collects
over his head
4.5 Srinath to Hussain, no run, outside the off, comes in off the seam.
through to keeper
4.6 Srinath to Hussain, no run, on the stumps, defended to onside
End of over 5 (maiden) England 13/2 (RR: 2.60 RRR: 220/45 = 4.89)
J Srinath 3-1-7-0 - City End
GP Thorpe 0* (4b) N Hussain 8* (17b 1x4)
5.1 Mohanty to Thorpe, FOUR, well pitched up on the off, driven
superbly through extra covers
well played
5.2 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, well pitched up, played to Prasad at
midoff
5.3 Mohanty to Thorpe, FOUR, outside the off, width. cut away to point!
Thorpe not to be cowed down by the wickets. very positive start to
his innings
5.4 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, on the off, played to midon. A person
with shirt number 8 fields.
5.5 Mohanty to Thorpe, FOUR, played through the covers! diving fielder
there just can't stop it
comes round the wicket now
5.6 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, played straight to Prasad at midoff
End of over 6 (12 runs) England 25/2 (RR: 4.17 RRR: 208/44 = 4.73)
DS Mohanty 3-0-18-2 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End
N Hussain 8* (17b 1x4) GP Thorpe 12* (10b 3x4)
what a contrast between his previous over and this over!
two wickets in two consecutive legal balls in his second over
3 boundaries in his third over
6.1 Srinath to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone
6.2 Srinath to Hussain, no run, excellent ball on the off, just beats
the edge on its way to the keeper
bounce and movement after pitching
6.3 Srinath to Hussain, no run, outside the off. good bounce from a
good length spot. through to keeper
a balding Azharuddin standing at second slip, Tendulkar at first
slip
looks someone else at first slip actually
6.4 Srinath to Hussain, no run, outside the off, short of length,
played to point
6.5 Srinath to Hussain, no run, well pitched up this time and beats the
outside edge, through to keeper
6.6 Srinath to Hussain, no run, yorker length, goes for a drive on the
offside. gets it on to the toe of the bat and survives
End of over 7 (maiden) England 25/2 (RR: 3.57 RRR: 208/43 = 4.84)
J Srinath 4-2-7-0 - City End
GP Thorpe 12* (10b 3x4) N Hussain 8* (23b 1x4)
Azharuddin's confidence in Mohanty has ended. It is Prasad now
7.1 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
7.2 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, on the middle, played to point
7.3 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, on the off, pushed to Kumble at midoff
(shirt number 8)
7.4 Prasad to Thorpe, one run, turned to square leg. Ramesh runs around
to pick it up
7.5 Prasad to Hussain, no run, on the stumps. pretty accurate. pushed
to Ganguly at square leg
7.6 Prasad to Hussain, no run, on the stumps, pushed to covers. good
first over for Prasad
End of over 8 (1 run) England 26/2 (RR: 3.25 RRR: 207/42 = 4.93)
BKV Prasad 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 13* (14b 3x4) N Hussain 8* (25b 1x4)
8.1 Srinath to Thorpe, one run, turned to fineleg. Prasad fields
8.2 Srinath to Hussain, no run, on the off, coming in. collected by
Mongia and they are appealing for inside edge catch. Hair not
impressed. it looks like the ball took the edge but Hussain
survives
8.3 Srinath to Hussain, FOUR, outside the off, edged over the slips!
when you flash outside the off, you flash hard!
8.4 Srinath to Hussain, no run, cutting in from outside the off, pushed
to point
8.5 Srinath to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone
8.6 Srinath to Hussain, one run, cutting in and bouncing, fended to
fineleg
End of over 9 (6 runs) England 32/2 (RR: 3.56 RRR: 201/41 = 4.90)
J Srinath 5-2-13-0 - City End
N Hussain 13* (30b 2x4) GP Thorpe 14* (15b 3x4)
9.1 Prasad to Hussain, no run, perfect leg cutter. on the off, moving a
shade away. beats Hussain!
9.2 Prasad to Hussain, FOUR, another leg cutter! edged and between
first slip and the keeper
Dravid at first slip standing a bit too deep there
9.3 Prasad to Hussain, no run, outside the off, moving in a bit,
through to keeper
9.4 Prasad to Hussain, no run, on the middle and leg, pushed to Kumble
at midon
9.5 Prasad to Hussain, no run, on the legs, played to Ganguly at square
leg
9.6 Prasad to Hussain, no run, outside the off, good bounce. left alone
End of over 10 (4 runs) England 36/2 (RR: 3.60 RRR: 197/40 = 4.93)
BKV Prasad 2-0-5-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 14* (15b 3x4) N Hussain 17* (36b 3x4)
10.1 Srinath to Thorpe, no run, on the stumps, played to wide gully
10.2 Srinath to Thorpe, FOUR, short of length, hammered to covers!
10.3 Srinath to Thorpe, two runs, from round the wicket now, on the
toes, turned to square leg
10.4 Srinath to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, left alone
10.5 Srinath to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, beats him
10.6 Srinath to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, coming in with the
angle of delivery and the seam as well. left alone
End of over 11 (6 runs) England 42/2 (RR: 3.82 RRR: 191/39 = 4.90)
J Srinath 6-2-19-0 - City End
N Hussain 17* (36b 3x4) GP Thorpe 20* (21b 4x4)
Thorpe looks supremely confident
Hussain shaky
11.1 Prasad to Hussain, one run, outside the off, edged past second
slip. Tendulkar at thirdman fields
11.2 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, nice ball! beats him on
its way to the keeper
11.3 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, pushed to point
11.4 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, forward. ball gets into the body and
rolls to the offside
Prasad continuing to bowl from over the wicket
11.5 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler
11.6 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, rapped on the pads.
Prasad has succeeded in keeping Thorpe quiet
End of over 12 (1 run) England 43/2 (RR: 3.58 RRR: 190/38 = 5.00)
BKV Prasad 3-0-6-0 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 18* (37b 3x4) GP Thorpe 20* (26b 4x4)
Mohanty brought on replacing Srinath
12.1 Mohanty to Hussain, wide: no run, outside the off, swinging further
away. given wide
12.1 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, that cut back sharply! and takes
Hussain on the pads. except Hair everyone thinks it is out
Mohanty can't believe it
12.2 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, rapped on the pads, rolling to slips.
mild appeal. not out
12.3 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, on the off, pushed to point
12.4 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, outside the off, Hussain leaves it
alone
12.5 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone
12.6 Mohanty to Hussain, one run, down the legs, miscued pull falling
just over Tendulkar's head at midon!
End of over 13 (2 runs) England 45/2 (RR: 3.46 RRR: 188/37 = 5.08)
DS Mohanty 4-0-20-2 (3w 1nb) - City End
N Hussain 19* (43b 3x4) GP Thorpe 20* (26b 4x4)
13.1 Prasad to Hussain, no run, on the middle and leg, pushed to midon
13.2 Prasad to Hussain, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
13.3 Prasad to Hussain, one run, on the off, pushed to backward point,
quick run
13.4 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, rapped on the pads. must be going down
the line. general appeal in hope. not out
13.5 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, pitched outside the off and moving in.
left alone
13.6 Prasad to Thorpe, legbye: one run, off the pads to short fineleg
End of over 14 (2 runs) England 47/2 (RR: 3.36 RRR: 186/36 = 5.17)
BKV Prasad 4-0-7-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 20* (29b 4x4) N Hussain 20* (46b 3x4)
14.1 Mohanty to Thorpe, FOUR, well pitched up on the off, pushed through
the covers. great timing
50 up for England in 14.1 overs
14.2 Mohanty to Thorpe, FOUR, edged just wide of Dravid at first slip!
and there is no luck whatsoever for the Indians in this game
14.3 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, pitched on the stumps. defended. Mohanty
in frustration wants to throw the ball back at Thorpe
14.4 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, through to keeper. Big
appeal from Mohanty and Mongia but Hair is least bit interested
14.5 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, on the stumps, defended
Mohanty walks up to Thorpe and stares at him!
14.6 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, swinging in and Thorpe
is amused
End of over 15 (8 runs) England 55/2 (RR: 3.67 RRR: 178/35 = 5.09)
DS Mohanty 5-0-28-2 (3w 1nb) - City End
N Hussain 20* (46b 3x4) GP Thorpe 28* (35b 6x4)
very interesting bowling under overcast conditions
Mohanty has been impressive though a bit wayward and expensive
15.1 Prasad to Hussain, no run, rapped on the pads. ball rolls to point
15.2 Prasad to Hussain, no run, on the backfoot, attempted cut. under
edged to Azharuddin at second slip
15.3 Prasad to Hussain, one run, swinging away, pushed to thirdman
15.4 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, beats the edge as Thorpe
tries to push it to the off
15.5 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, this was a nasty ball! it took off from
outside the off and cut back in. Thorpe fends off with his handle
to square leg
15.6 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, played defensively
End of over 16 (1 run) England 56/2 (RR: 3.50 RRR: 177/34 = 5.21)
BKV Prasad 5-0-8-0 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 21* (49b 3x4) GP Thorpe 28* (38b 6x4)
Prasad has bowled brilliantly here so far
Match State: Drinks
16.1 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, played to midoff
16.2 Mohanty to Hussain, two runs, off the bat & pads to fineleg
16.3 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, pushed to square leg
16.4 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, outside the off, left alone
16.5 Mohanty to Hussain, one run, steered to thirdman
16.6 Mohanty to Thorpe, one run, pushed to covers
End of over 17 (4 runs) England 60/2 (RR: 3.53 RRR: 173/33 = 5.24)
DS Mohanty 6-0-32-2 (3w 1nb) - City End
GP Thorpe 29* (39b 6x4) N Hussain 24* (54b 3x4)
Ganguly has come on now
17.1 Ganguly to Thorpe, no run, pushed to offside
17.2 Ganguly to Thorpe, one run, down the track, pushed to midwicket,
quick run
17.3 Ganguly to Hussain, three runs, pulled uppishly, didn't time it
well enough. to deep midwicket
17.4 Ganguly to Thorpe, one run, pushed to covers, quick run
17.5 Ganguly to Hussain, two runs, nicely played past the lone slip.
Srinath runs around in thirdman to field
17.6 Ganguly to Hussain, one run, steered to thirdman. easy over this
for England
End of over 18 (8 runs) England 68/2 (RR: 3.78 RRR: 165/32 = 5.16)
SC Ganguly 1-0-8-0 - Pavilion End
N Hussain 30* (57b 3x4) GP Thorpe 31* (42b 6x4)
18.1 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, well pitched up on the middle, played
to midoff
18.2 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, tries to turn the ball to onside. goes
to square leg
18.3 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, played back along the pitch. A bristled
Mohanty runs up and fields the ball
18.4 Mohanty to Hussain, wide: no run, down the legside
18.4 Mohanty to Hussain, no run, on the stumps, defended
it has started drizzling in Edgbaston now
18.5 Mohanty to Hussain, three runs, pitched up on the stumps, played
uppishly over the bowler. good running
18.6 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, swings in. through to
keeper
End of over 19 (4 runs) England 72/2 (RR: 3.79 RRR: 161/31 = 5.19)
DS Mohanty 7-0-36-2 (4w 1nb) - City End
N Hussain 33* (62b 3x4) GP Thorpe 31* (43b 6x4)
They were about to bring the covers on when the drizzle stopped
so the match is going to continue. Ganguly to bowl
19.1 Ganguly to Hussain, OUT: that is it! Ganguly does it!
England 72/3, Partnership of 59
N Hussain b Ganguly 33 (63b 3x4 0x6)
SC Ganguly 1.1-0-8-1 - Pavilion End
inside edge onto the stumps
Fairbrother on, as well as the drizzle
19.2 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, on the stumps, defended to covers
19.3 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, left alone
19.4 Ganguly to Fairbrother, one run, pushed past square leg
19.5 Ganguly to Thorpe, no run, on the stumps, pushed back to the bowler
19.6 Ganguly to Thorpe, no run, on the off, pushed to covers
End of over 20 (1 run) England 73/3 (RR: 3.65 RRR: 160/30 = 5.33)
SC Ganguly 2-0-9-1 - Pavilion End
NH Fairbrother 1* (3b) GP Thorpe 31* (45b 6x4)
the umpires talking to groundsman
match will continue
one light on in the scoreboard
20.1 Mohanty to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, ball swinging in.
Mongia and Mohanty set up a drama but Hair is not impressed
20.2 Mohanty to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
20.3 Mohanty to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, swinging in. left
alone
Mohanty concentrating on inswingers to Fairbrother
more rain at Edgbaston
Mohanty is ready in the meantime, polishing the ball on his shirt
the batsmen walking away as Hair takes the ball away from Mohanty.
They share a rare light moment
covers coming on
Match State: Match starting at 10:15 GMT
Umpires and Indian fielders on the field now
Fairbrother getting ready and will face the remaining 3 balls from
Mohanty's unfinished over
Mohanty, from round the wicket
20.4 Mohanty to Fairbrother, no run, on the off, pushed to point.
Mohanty limping a bit, back to his bowling mark
20.5 Mohanty to Fairbrother, one run, cuts in from outside the off,
played to midwicket, for a quick run.
it is very cold out there
and windy
20.6 Mohanty to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, moving a bit in. Thorpe
leaves it alone
End of over 21 (1 run) England 74/3 (RR: 3.52 RRR: 159/29 = 5.48)
DS Mohanty 8-0-37-2 (4w 1nb) - City End
NH Fairbrother 2* (8b) GP Thorpe 31* (46b 6x4)
21.1 Srinath to Fairbrother, one run, on the off, pushed to point for a
quick run
21.2 Srinath to Thorpe, FOUR, pitched up on the legs, brilliant shot
from Thorpe to midwicket
21.3 Srinath to Thorpe, no run, from round the wicket now, played
straight to square leg
21.4 Srinath to Thorpe, one run, turned to fineleg
21.5 Srinath to Fairbrother, no run, from over the wicket now, on the
middle and off, pushed to point
21.6 Srinath to Fairbrother, no run, on the off, pushed to Prasad at
midoff
End of over 22 (6 runs) England 80/3 (RR: 3.64 RRR: 153/28 = 5.46)
J Srinath 7-2-25-0 - Pavilion End
GP Thorpe 36* (49b 7x4) NH Fairbrother 3* (11b)
Prasad now
22.1 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, on the middle and leg, pushed to square
leg
Prasad is ocming from over the wicket now
22.2 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, on the middle, played to midon
22.3 Prasad to Thorpe, no run, outside the off, played to midoff
22.4 Prasad to Thorpe, legbye: one run, down th elegside, pushed off the
pads to backward short leg
22.5 Prasad to Fairbrother, no run, on the off, pushed to point
22.6 Prasad to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
End of over 23 (1 run, maiden) England 81/3 (RR: 3.52 RRR: 152/27 = 5.63)
BKV Prasad 6-1-8-0 - City End
GP Thorpe 36* (53b 7x4) NH Fairbrother 3* (13b)
23.1 Srinath to Thorpe, no run, from round the wicket, on the off,
pushed to Kumble at midwicket
23.2 Srinath to Thorpe, no run, pitched up on the off, driven to midon.
Kumble fields
23.3 Srinath to Thorpe, no run, sharply raising ball on the stumps,
through to keeper
gem of a ball
23.4 Srinath to Thorpe, OUT: yorker, on the pads. he is gone
England 81/4, Partnership of 9
GP Thorpe lbw b Srinath 36 (57b 7x4 0x6)
J Srinath 7.4-2-25-1 - Pavilion End
it may be a bit harsh to Thorpe in that it may be going down the
legside
23.5 Srinath to Flintoff, no run
23.6 Srinath to Flintoff, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
End of over 24 (maiden) England 81/4 (RR: 3.38 RRR: 152/26 = 5.85)
J Srinath 8-3-25-1 - Pavilion End
NH Fairbrother 3* (13b) A Flintoff 0* (2b)
24.1 Prasad to Fairbrother, two runs, down the legside, tickled fine to
fineleg
24.2 Prasad to Fairbrother, no run, pushed to covers
24.3 Prasad to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, pokes and is beaten
24.4 Prasad to Fairbrother, no run, on the off, pushed to covers
24.5 Prasad to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, moving away. to
keeper
24.6 Prasad to Fairbrother, no run, on the off, pushed to Jadeja at
backward point
End of over 25 (2 runs) England 83/4 (RR: 3.32 RRR: 150/25 = 6.00)
BKV Prasad 7-1-10-0 - City End
A Flintoff 0* (2b) NH Fairbrother 5* (19b)
Kumble, 5th bowler, coming on
25.1 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, well flighted, pushed to covers
25.2 Kumble to Flintoff, one run, played through the gap to sweeper
covers
Azharuddin and Kumble adjusting the field placements
25.3 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, pushed to silly point
25.4 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, pushed to silly point. Newcomer
Ramesh is serving a sentence there
25.5 Kumble to Fairbrother, one run, played to backward point. Ganguly
is sweeping the position there
25.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, tossed up, down the track, played back
to the bowler.
End of over 26 (2 runs) England 85/4 (RR: 3.27 RRR: 148/24 = 6.17)
A Kumble 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End
NH Fairbrother 6* (22b) A Flintoff 1* (5b)
Azharuddin has a slip and silly point for Kumble
Mohanty brought on!
26.1 Mohanty to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
beats the edge
26.2 Mohanty to Fairbrother, FOUR, well pitched up on the off, nicely
timed to cover fence
26.3 Mohanty to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, moving in. well
left
26.4 Mohanty to Fairbrother, wide: no run, outside the off, short.
declared wide
26.4 Mohanty to Fairbrother, one run, short of length and width on the
off, played to deep point
a bad over so far from Mohanty
26.5 Mohanty to Flintoff, no run, from over the wicket now, on the
stumps, pushed to covers
26.6 Mohanty to Flintoff, no run, drifting down the legside, rapped on
the pads. appeal but not out
End of over 27 (6 runs) England 91/4 (RR: 3.37 RRR: 142/23 = 6.17)
DS Mohanty 9-0-43-2 (5w 1nb) - City End
NH Fairbrother 11* (26b 1x4) A Flintoff 1* (7b)
27.1 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
as Fairbrother comes down to pat it and misses
27.2 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, forward, played back to the bowler
27.3 Kumble to Fairbrother, one run, played to backward point, quick run
27.4 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, forward, rapped on the pads. big appeal
from Kumble but Akhtar is not interested
27.5 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, comes down a bit and plays straight to
midoff. Srinath fields
27.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, played straight to covers. Azharuddin
at short position there fields
End of over 28 (1 run) England 92/4 (RR: 3.29 RRR: 141/22 = 6.41)
A Kumble 2-0-3-0 - Pavilion End
NH Fairbrother 12* (29b 1x4) A Flintoff 1* (10b)
28.1 Mohanty to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, beats the edge for
the umpteenth time
28.2 Mohanty to Fairbrother, no run, well pitched up on the off, but no
width. played straight to covers
28.3 Mohanty to Fairbrother, FOUR, outside the off, takes the outer edge
and goes well over thirdman, one bounce. There was just too much
width there
28.4 Mohanty to Fairbrother, three runs, down the track, lofted over
midoff. well played. Tendulkar runs and fields at the boundary
28.5 Mohanty to Flintoff, FOUR, down the track, edged between slip and
the wicket keeper!
English batsmen taking their chances and successding so far
28.6 Mohanty to Flintoff, no run, outside the off, through to keeper and
Mohanty's spell ends
End of over 29 (11 runs) England 103/4 (RR: 3.55 RRR: 130/21 = 6.19)
DS Mohanty 10-0-54-2 (5w 1nb) - City End
NH Fairbrother 19* (33b 2x4) A Flintoff 5* (12b 1x4)
29.1 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, pushed to square leg, Ramesh fields
and throws to Mongia
29.2 Kumble to Fairbrother, one run, pushed wide of Ramesh to the square
leg umpire
29.3 Kumble to Flintoff, one run, pushed to square leg and a quick run
29.4 Kumble to Fairbrother, two runs, played nicely through the covers.
Ganguly fields at the boundary
29.5 Kumble to Fairbrother, one run, kept low, turned to square leg,
Ramesh fields
nicely collecting runs there
29.6 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, played back to the bowler
End of over 30 (5 runs) England 108/4 (RR: 3.60 RRR: 125/20 = 6.25)
A Kumble 3-0-8-0 - Pavilion End
NH Fairbrother 23* (37b 2x4) A Flintoff 6* (14b 1x4)
Ganguly brought on
Ganguly and Kumble are expected to bowl several over from now on
and contain the run rate
30.1 Ganguly to Fairbrother, one run, turned to fineleg
30.2 Ganguly to Flintoff, two runs, pushed to midon, they took the first
run quick and the second run was automatically set up there
30.3 Ganguly to Flintoff, no run, pushed to point
30.4 Ganguly to Flintoff, no run, down the track, driven to covers.
Azharuddin fields well and saves runs there
30.5 Ganguly to Flintoff, one run, down the track, played uppishly but
the ball drops short of Tendulkar at deep covers
30.6 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, well pitched up, driven straight to
covers
End of over 31 (4 runs) England 112/4 (RR: 3.61 RRR: 121/19 = 6.37)
SC Ganguly 3-0-13-1 - City End
A Flintoff 9* (18b 1x4) NH Fairbrother 24* (39b 2x4)
this is a real pressure match. winner goes to the super six stage,
and loser goes home
or stays home...
31.1 Kumble to Flintoff, SIX, down the track, smashes the ball out of
the ground! over deep midwicket
31.2 Kumble to Flintoff, no run, better ball this time. keeps him on the
backfoot. pushed to backward point
31.3 Kumble to Flintoff, OUT: came in after pitching and brushed the
pads. Kumble appeals, Mongia joins and Akhtar gives him out
England 118/5, Partnership of 37
A Flintoff lbw b Kumble 15 (21b 1x4 1x6)
A Kumble 3.3-0-14-1 - Pavilion End
on replays, it showed that there was no inside edge but the ball
might have pitched outside the off...
31.4 Kumble to Hollioake, one run, on the stumps, well pitched up,
turned to fineleg
31.5 Kumble to Fairbrother, one run, played to backward square leg
lots of gaps in the field and runs can be picked in ones and twos
easily
this partnership will be crucial
31.6 Kumble to Hollioake, no run, off the pads, taken at forward short
leg. shouts of "catch it" but not out
End of over 32 (8 runs) England 120/5 (RR: 3.75 RRR: 113/18 = 6.28)
A Kumble 4-0-16-1 - Pavilion End
NH Fairbrother 25* (40b 2x4) AJ Hollioake 1* (2b)
32.1 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, on the stumps, defended. fielded on
the followthrough
32.2 Ganguly to Fairbrother, one run, nudged to forward short leg, quick
run
Mark Ealham, the bowling hero yet to bat
32.3 Ganguly to Hollioake, no run, comes down the track, played back
along the pitch. Ganguly lets the ball through to midoff
32.4 Ganguly to Hollioake, legbye: one run, down the track, misses it.
off the pads to backward short leg and they take a quick leg bye
32.5 Ganguly to Fairbrother, one run, nudged to short leg, another run
32.6 Ganguly to Hollioake, one run, pushed straight to midoff fielder
and another quick run
End of over 33 (4 runs) England 124/5 (RR: 3.76 RRR: 109/17 = 6.41)
SC Ganguly 4-0-16-1 - City End
AJ Hollioake 2* (5b) NH Fairbrother 27* (43b 2x4)
considering that Indian fielding is probably the worst of all the
teams in the tournament, there are runs for the asking in the
field
33.1 Kumble to Hollioake, no run, tossed up, played straight to
Azharuddin at covers. bump ball as the crowd jumps up in the air
33.2 Kumble to Hollioake, one run, nudged to Tendulkar at fineleg
33.3 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, straight on the stumps and dead bat
defence
33.4 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, pushed to backward
point. Jadeja fields
33.5 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, tossed up on the legs. Fairbrother
decides he will smother the ball rather than nudge it
33.6 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, defended quietly to offside. Keeper,
slip and backward point converge on the ball
End of over 34 (1 run) England 125/5 (RR: 3.68 RRR: 108/16 = 6.75)
A Kumble 5-0-17-1 - Pavilion End
AJ Hollioake 3* (7b) NH Fairbrother 27* (47b 2x4)
Ganguly ready with the ball
34.1 Ganguly to Hollioake, one run, whipped to midwicket, Kumble fields
34.2 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, fired on the legs, pushed forward,
back to the bowler
34.3 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, on the off, and surprisingly
Fairbrother pushes the ball to cover fielder straight
34.4 Ganguly to Fairbrother, legbye: one run, down the legs, turned off
the pads, fielded by Mongia running to backward square leg
34.5 Ganguly to Hollioake, one run, played to deep square leg. Kumble
fields
there is a war of attrition going on here, thoug hEngland strategy
does not seem to be very clear
34.6 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, on the stumps, defended
End of over 35 (3 runs) England 128/5 (RR: 3.66 RRR: 105/15 = 7.00)
SC Ganguly 5-0-18-1 - City End
AJ Hollioake 5* (9b) NH Fairbrother 27* (51b 2x4)
in particular, suddenly Fairbrother has stopped finding the gaps
that he was so easily doing earlier on
35.1 Kumble to Hollioake, one run, good short ball, but well played by
Hollioake in the end, turning it to Tendulkat at deep square leg
35.2 Kumble to Fairbrother, one run, pushed slowly to short covers and
they take a quick run
35.3 Kumble to Hollioake, no run, just scopped over Kumble's head, to
midoff!
35.4 Kumble to Hollioake, no run, played straight to short covers.
Azharuddin fields
35.5 Kumble to Hollioake, OUT: goes for a pull, misses and trapped
straight on the stumps
England 130/6, Partnership of 12
AJ Hollioake lbw b Kumble 6 (13b 0x4 0x6)
A Kumble 5.5-0-19-2 - Pavilion End
this time real trouble for England
Ealham now needs to contribute with the bat as well
35.6 Kumble to Ealham, no run, on the stumps, defended
End of over 36 (2 runs) England 130/6 (RR: 3.61 RRR: 103/14 = 7.36)
A Kumble 6-0-19-2 - Pavilion End
NH Fairbrother 28* (52b 2x4) MA Ealham 0* (1b)
36.1 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, played to backward point.
Fairbrother should take the blame for this mini-collapse
he should have rotated the strike and taken singles
36.2 Ganguly to Fairbrother, no run, on the off, played back to the
bowler
36.3 Ganguly to Fairbrother, one run, fended down the legside, to short
fineleg for his ration this over
Ealham looks around and gets ready
36.4 Ganguly to Ealham, no run, on the off, pretty accurate. pushed to
covers
36.5 Ganguly to Ealham, OUT: well outside the off, edged straight to the
lone slip and England now almost out of the Super Six
England 131/7, Partnership of 1
MA Ealham c Azharuddin b Ganguly 0 (3b 0x4 0x6)
SC Ganguly 5.5-0-19-2 - City End
36.6 Ganguly to Gough, no run, rapped on the pads. big appeal. not out
End of over 37 (1 run) England 131/7 (RR: 3.54 RRR: 102/13 = 7.85)
SC Ganguly 6-0-19-2 - City End
NH Fairbrother 29* (55b 2x4) D Gough 0* (1b)
37.1 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, played to backward point
37.2 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, rapped on the pads outside the off
37.3 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, pushed to point
37.4 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, from round the wicket now, pushed to
point
37.5 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, from wide of the crease, on the
stumps, pushed back to the bowler
37.6 Kumble to Fairbrother, no run, outside the off, beats the edge,
Mongia and Kumble jump up and down but Akhtar is not interested
End of over 38 (maiden) England 131/7 (RR: 3.45 RRR: 102/12 = 8.50)
A Kumble 7-1-19-2 - Pavilion End
D Gough 0* (1b) NH Fairbrother 29* (61b 2x4)
38.1 Ganguly to Gough, no run, outside the off, through to keeper
38.2 Ganguly to Gough, no run, outside the off, Gough swings the bat and
is beaten
38.3 Ganguly to Gough, one run, played to midon
38.4 Ganguly to Fairbrother, OUT: down the track, edged straight to
wicket keeper
England 132/8, Partnership of 1
NH Fairbrother c Mongia b Ganguly 29 (62b 2x4 0x6)
SC Ganguly 6.4-0-20-3 - City End
38.5 Ganguly to Fraser, no run, on the stumps, pushed to onside
38.6 Ganguly to Fraser, no run, on the off, pushed to covers
End of over 39 (1 run) England 132/8 (RR: 3.38 RRR: 101/11 = 9.18)
SC Ganguly 7-0-20-3 - City End
D Gough 1* (4b) ARC Fraser 0* (2b)
39.1 Kumble to Gough, no run, pushed to point
39.2 Kumble to Gough, one run, pushed right of point, quick run
39.3 Kumble to Fraser, no run, pushed to Ganguly at midwicket
39.4 Kumble to Fraser, two runs, inner edged to fineleg, two quick runs
and Mongia completely messes up with the stumps
39.5 Kumble to Fraser, no run, pushed to covers
39.6 Kumble to Fraser, no run, forward. on the pads.
End of over 40 (3 runs) England 135/8 (RR: 3.38 RRR: 98/10 = 9.80)
A Kumble 8-1-22-2 - Pavilion End
D Gough 2* (6b) ARC Fraser 2* (6b)
Ganguly for his 8th over
40.1 Ganguly to Gough, no run, outside the off, big slog of the bat.
beaten
40.2 Ganguly to Gough, FOUR, down the track, and plays an authentic
cross-batted slog to deep midwicket
40.3 Ganguly to Gough, two runs, down the track again, played uppishly
over midoff. mistimed it
40.4 Ganguly to Gough, no run, stroked straight to point
40.5 Ganguly to Gough, no run, on the stumps. wants to have a go at it
but stops at the last minute and defends it
40.6 Ganguly to Gough, one run, pushed to midon and they run with the
stroke
End of over 41 (7 runs) England 142/8 (RR: 3.46 RRR: 91/9 = 10.11)
SC Ganguly 8-0-27-3 - City End
D Gough 9* (12b 1x4) ARC Fraser 2* (6b)
41.1 Kumble to Gough, one run, pushed off the pads to square leg
41.2 Kumble to Fraser, one run, pushed to midwicket
41.3 Kumble to Gough, no run, pushed to covers
41.4 Kumble to Gough, no run, pushed to covers
41.5 Kumble to Gough, one run, played straight to long off
41.6 Kumble to Fraser, no run, off to backward point from the pads
End of over 42 (3 runs) England 145/8 (RR: 3.45 RRR: 88/8 = 11.00)
A Kumble 9-1-25-2 - Pavilion End
D Gough 11* (16b 1x4) ARC Fraser 3* (8b)
42.1 Prasad to Gough, no run, down the track, aggressive attempt but
misses
42.2 Prasad to Gough, two runs, slower ball, pulled to midwicket, quick
running
42.3 Prasad to Gough, two runs, slogged to deep midon
42.4 Prasad to Gough, two runs, slogged, this time to deep covers. Gough
entertaining the crowd here
42.5 Prasad to Gough, one run, played uppishly, but safely, to midon
42.6 Prasad to Fraser, no run, played to covers
End of over 43 (7 runs) England 152/8 (RR: 3.53 RRR: 81/7 = 11.57)
BKV Prasad 8-1-17-0 - City End
D Gough 18* (21b 1x4) ARC Fraser 3* (9b)
43.1 Kumble to Gough, no run, played to midwicket
43.2 Kumble to Gough, no run, rapped on the pads. appeal. not out
43.3 Kumble to Gough, one run, inside edge as he attempts a big one, to
square leg
43.4 Kumble to Fraser, bye: FOUR, outside the off, Fraser attempts a
slog and in the process makes Mongia miss the ball. byes
43.5 Kumble to Fraser, no run, played straight to midwicket
43.6 Kumble to Fraser, FOUR, swung away to deep backward square leg
boundary!
End of over 44 (9 runs) England 161/8 (RR: 3.66 RRR: 72/6 = 12.00)
A Kumble 10-1-30-2 - Pavilion End
D Gough 19* (24b 1x4) ARC Fraser 7* (12b 1x4)
44.1 Prasad to Gough, OUT: lofts it way up in the air but Kumble is
there and takes the catch just inside the ropes at deep midon
England 161/9, Partnership of 29
D Gough c Kumble b Prasad 19 (25b 1x4 0x6)
BKV Prasad 8.1-1-17-1 - City End
Gough wants to confirm whether Kumble took it well inside and
indded it was about half-a-foot inside the ropes
44.2 Prasad to Fraser, FOUR, slashed hard to thirdman, Tendulkar runs in
to catch it and misses it. concedes a boundary
44.3 Prasad to Fraser, no run, down the track, misses the ball
44.4 Prasad to Fraser, FOUR, down the track, Prasad fires it down the
legside, but Fraser still takes it on full toss and slams to the
deep midon boundary
44.5 Prasad to Fraser, no run, slower ball, outside the off, Fraser
moves to the on and slogs. and misses
crowd ready to invade the ground
stewards and police ready to battle them
44.6 Prasad to Fraser, no run, on the stumps. swings and misses as the
ball goes over the stumps harmlessly
End of over 45 (8 runs) England 169/9 (RR: 3.76 RRR: 64/5 = 12.80)
BKV Prasad 9-1-25-1 - City End
AD Mullally 0* (0b) ARC Fraser 15* (17b 3x4)
we will bring you the blow-by-blow account of what happens between
the mob and the law. don't go away!
Srinath v Mullally
45.1 Srinath to Mullally, no run, cuts in from the off, pushed to short
covers
45.2 Srinath to Mullally, OUT: yorker and Mullally decides he will come
another day and fight it out
England 169/10, Partnership of 8
AD Mullally b Srinath 0 (2b 0x4 0x6)
J Srinath 8.2-3-25-2 - Pavilion End
and the crowd invades the pitch!
Prasad caught in the midst!
as the crowd just lifts him up. Kokinos tries to protect Prasad and
is mobbed himself
poor Prasad in danger of life as a happy crowd just toys with him
this is a crazy crowd out there
India enters the super six on run rate, ending the group at 2nd
position
it is South Africa, India and Zimbabwe in that order
however, Zimbabwe goes through with 4 points, South Africa with two
point and India with nothing in hand
Match State: India won by 63 runs
presentation ceremony
Alec Stewart receiving a cheque for $3000
Gavaskar asks him whether Stewart should have batted first in
hindsight
Gavaskar also asks him a rather funny question: "where does England
cricket go from here"?
Stewart just escapes that question with "we have New Zealand to
play next... and so on"
Azharuddin picks up $6000
Azhar says he always knew Mohanty will bowl well in this conditions
and allowed him to bowl first
says he is not worried about Zimbabwe going through with 4 points
that he will have to win everything now
man of the match: Saurav Ganguly
Ganguly says he enjoys bowling here (in England), and brushes aside
the way he was dismissed (runout from Dravid's stright drive
brushing bowler's fingers)
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Date-stamped : 30 May1999 - 23:25