Group A: India v Kenya at Bristol, 23 May 1999Ball-by-Ball Commentary
Kenyan captain Aasif Karim has won the toss and has put India to bat plenty of changes in the Indian team Tendulkar comes down the order Kumble, Prasad and Robin Singh not playing Chopra, Mohanty in Ramesh opens the batting with Ganguly Kenyans walking to take the field as the Indian crowd cheers on, Ganguly and Ramesh on to bat now the crowd is predominantly Indian Martin Suji to bowl. Ganguly to face Ramesh to face 0.1 MA Suji to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, forward. defended to covers 0.2 MA Suji to Ramesh, no run, pitched on the middle. bouncing on the off, defended to the offside 0.3 MA Suji to Ramesh, one run, on the legs, pushed to midwicket. quick run 0.4 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, on the legs. pushed to square leg fielder 0.5 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, on the off. stands tall and defends it to covers Martin Suji bowls right arm, medium pace. over the wicket smooth run up. 0.6 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, on the stumps. accurate. Ganguly gets well behind the ball and defends End of over 1 (1 run) India 1/0 (RR: 1.00) MA Suji 1-0-1-0 - Pavilion End S Ramesh 1* (3b) SC Ganguly 0* (3b) a good first over for Kenya. accurate Joseph Angara to bowl few spots of rain in the air showers forecast throughout the day but it is also windy 1.1 Angara to Ramesh, wide: no run, way down the legside and we are back to world cup standards this over 1.1 Angara to Ramesh, wide: no run, down the legside, swinging further. yet another wide 1.1 Angara to Ramesh, FOUR, flicked past midon fielder in the gap between midon and midwicket huge cheers from the fans 1.2 Angara to Ramesh, two runs, on the legs, sweetly timed to deep square leg. fineleg fielder runs around to pick it up 1.3 Angara to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, through to keeper 1.4 Angara to Ramesh, (noball) one run, turned to fineleg 1.4 Angara to Ganguly, no run, pitched on the legs, played straight to square leg fielder 1.5 Angara to Ganguly, FOUR, down the legs. almost a wide. Ganguly throws his bat around to get the necessary tickle to fineleg 1.6 Angara to Ganguly, no run, pitched on the legs. well pitched up. rapped on the pads. Angara appeals but not out End of over 2 (14 runs) India 15/0 (RR: 7.50) JO Angara 1-0-14-0 (2w 1nb) - Ashley Down End S Ramesh 8* (7b 1x4) SC Ganguly 4* (6b 1x4) a very useful over for India, no doubt 2.1 MA Suji to Ramesh, no run, played back to the bowler. his bat twists in his hands. he needs a firmer grip than that! 2.2 MA Suji to Ramesh, wide: no run, outside the off. Martin Suji opens his count as well 2.2 MA Suji to Ramesh, FOUR, pitched up on the legs, timed perfectly to midwicket fence timing is one of Ramesh's strong points and the fielding contributed as well - that could have been stopped 2.3 MA Suji to Ramesh, no run, pitched on the middle and off. defends back along the pitch 2.4 MA Suji to Ramesh, no run, on the off, pushed to covers. wants a run. Ganguly doesn't 2.5 MA Suji to Ramesh, no run, on the middle and legs. defended dead in front of the crease 2.6 MA Suji to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, through to keeper End of over 3 (5 runs) India 20/0 (RR: 6.67) MA Suji 2-0-6-0 (1w) - Pavilion End SC Ganguly 4* (6b 1x4) S Ramesh 12* (13b 2x4) 3.1 Angara to Ganguly, one run, on the legs, turned to fineleg Angara clearly doesn't like left handers and continues to bowl down their legsides 3.2 Angara to Ramesh, no run, on the legs. mistimed. off the pads to square leg fielder 3.3 Angara to Ramesh, no run, on the legs again. played to midwicket 3.4 Angara to Ramesh, no run, well pitched up on the off. played firmly to midoff. nicely timed this time 3.5 Angara to Ramesh, no run, slower one outside the off. beaten outside the off 3.6 Angara to Ramesh, no run, pitched up on the middle, driven straight to midon fielder End of over 4 (1 run) India 21/0 (RR: 5.25) JO Angara 2-0-15-0 (2w 1nb) - Ashley Down End SC Ganguly 5* (7b 1x4) S Ramesh 12* (18b 2x4) good comeback from Angara after a poor over 4.1 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, takes the edge! falls short of first slip! excellent ball 4.2 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, on the backfoot, defended 4.3 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, through to keeper 4.4 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, on the stumps. defended back along the pitch 4.5 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, plays a nasty shot and gets beaten outside the off 4.6 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, gets up nastily on the stumps, hits him in the box. Ganguly doubles up End of over 5 (maiden) India 21/0 (RR: 4.20) MA Suji 3-1-6-0 (1w) - Pavilion End S Ramesh 12* (18b 2x4) SC Ganguly 5* (13b 1x4) that was an excellent over Ganguly is down and getting treated 5.1 Angara to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, beaten 5.2 Angara to Ramesh, FOUR, down the legs, nicely played to midwicket boundary 5.3 Angara to Ramesh, FOUR, on the legs, played forward of square leg. another excellent shot 5.4 Angara to Ramesh, no run, pushed to covers 5.5 Angara to Ramesh, wide: no run, way outside the off 5.5 Angara to Ramesh, no run, on the stumps, played to midon 5.6 Angara to Ramesh, FOUR, on the off, sweet cover drive. bisects the cover and midoff fielders! End of over 6 (13 runs) India 34/0 (RR: 5.67) JO Angara 3-0-28-0 (3w 1nb) - Ashley Down End SC Ganguly 5* (13b 1x4) S Ramesh 24* (24b 5x4) a very good over for India 6.1 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, outside the off. moves off the pitch and bounces. Ganguly plays an airy-fairy shot and is beaten 6.2 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, on the backfoot, squared up. played to point. indecision as Ganguly wants a run. Ramesh takes off and then stops. Ganguly gets back in time 6.3 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, left alone 6.4 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, outside the off, left alone. ball swings away 6.5 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, well pitched up. Ganguly brought his bat down at the last minute and played to point 6.6 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, on the off. defended. second consecutive maiden over as Ganguly finds himself inadequate against Martin Suji! End of over 7 (maiden) India 34/0 (RR: 4.86) MA Suji 4-2-6-0 (1w) - Pavilion End S Ramesh 24* (24b 5x4) SC Ganguly 5* (19b 1x4) Angara taken off. Odoyo brought in 7.1 Odoyo to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, swinging away! beaten! 7.2 Odoyo to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, pushed to backward point 7.3 Odoyo to Ramesh, no run, played to point 7.4 Odoyo to Ramesh, no run, played to covers 7.5 Odoyo to Ramesh, no run, on the stumps. good length. pushed to covers 7.6 Odoyo to Ramesh, one run, on the off, played to midoff standing a bit deep End of over 8 (1 run) India 35/0 (RR: 4.38) T Odoyo 1-0-1-0 - Ashley Down End S Ramesh 25* (30b 5x4) SC Ganguly 5* (19b 1x4) 8.1 MA Suji to Ramesh, wide: no run, outside the off 8.1 MA Suji to Ramesh, no run, played to point 8.2 MA Suji to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, swinging away. left alone 8.3 MA Suji to Ramesh, no run, on the stumps. played defensively to covers 8.4 MA Suji to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, beats him all ends up. brushes the body and caught by the keeper. keeper appeals. not out 8.5 MA Suji to Ramesh, no run, beauty of a delivery! pitched on the middle and moved outside the off. goes over the stumps beating Ramesh 8.6 MA Suji to Ramesh, wide: no run, down the legside 8.6 MA Suji to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, Ramesh prods his bat and gets beaten End of over 9 (2 runs) India 37/0 (RR: 4.11) MA Suji 5-2-8-0 (3w) - Pavilion End SC Ganguly 5* (19b 1x4) S Ramesh 25* (36b 5x4) this is rather a poor display by the Indian opening bats there were few lovely strokes but it has been overall a pathetic display trying to negitiate balls outside the off Ganguly has been worse 9.1 Odoyo to Ganguly, FOUR, outside the off, width. leans onto that and plays a superb shot to backward point 9.2 Odoyo to Ganguly, no run, well pitched up. gets onto the backfoot and defends to the off 9.3 Odoyo to Ganguly, legbye: one run, down the legs. off the pads to short fineleg 9.4 Odoyo to Ramesh, no run, on the legs, played straight to square leg fielder 9.5 Odoyo to Ramesh, no run, well pitched up on the off. Ramesh doesn't time it well. through to midoff 9.6 Odoyo to Ramesh, FOUR, driven straight. perfect straight drive to long off! End of over 10 (9 runs) India 46/0 (RR: 4.60) T Odoyo 2-0-9-0 - Ashley Down End SC Ganguly 9* (22b 2x4) S Ramesh 29* (39b 6x4) 10.1 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, on the middle and leg, played back to the bowler 10.2 MA Suji to Ganguly, no run, on the backfoot, played to covers 10.3 MA Suji to Ganguly, FOUR, on the legs, nicely touch-timed to square leg. delicate shot 50 up for India. 10.3 overs 10.4 MA Suji to Ganguly, OUT: well pitched up, rapped on the pads. Martin Suji goes up and Ian Robinson takes his own sweet time (like Steve Bucknor) and finally gives Ganguly out India 50/1, Partnership of 50 SC Ganguly lbw b MA Suji 13 (26b 3x4 0x6) MA Suji 5.4-2-12-1 (3w) - Pavilion End fair verdict. That was palpably plumb Dravid walks in. Martin Suji deserves his wicket. It has been a brilliant spell from him throughout 10.5 MA Suji to Dravid, no run, that was an excellent ball. pitched on the off, nice pace and bounce and it took Dravid's quality technique to stand up and defend that ball! 10.6 MA Suji to Dravid, no run, pitched up on the off and middle. forward and defended well End of over 11 (4 runs) India 50/1 (RR: 4.55) MA Suji 6-2-12-1 (3w) - Pavilion End S Ramesh 29* (39b 6x4) R Dravid 0* (2b) 11.1 Tikolo to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, played to point 11.2 Tikolo to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, left alone Keeper threw the ball to leg slip after collecting it. batsmen run for a single but the umpire calls it a dead ball and disallows the run 11.3 Tikolo to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, through to keeper 11.4 Tikolo to Ramesh, no run, a slow ball outside the off, left alone Tendulkar padded up to come in next 11.5 Tikolo to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, pushed to point 11.6 Tikolo to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, airy-fairy shot from Ramesh and a maiden over! End of over 12 (maiden) India 50/1 (RR: 4.17) SO Tikolo 1-1-0-0 - Ashley Down End R Dravid 0* (2b) S Ramesh 29* (45b 6x4) Ramesh playing without much application Suji continues 12.1 MA Suji to Dravid, no run, rapped on the pads down the legs. superb ball! 12.2 MA Suji to Dravid, no run, well outside the off, left alone 12.3 MA Suji to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, driven straight back along the pitch as the ball lands on the non-strikers stumps. Ramesh is in 12.4 MA Suji to Dravid, no run, outside the off. Dravid tries to steer the ball to thirdman. beaten 12.5 MA Suji to Dravid, no run, outside the off. excellent looking cover drive and Odumbe brings off a super save at extra covers 12.6 MA Suji to Dravid, one run, on the legs, turned to fineleg. regulation single End of over 13 (1 run) India 51/1 (RR: 3.92) MA Suji 7-2-13-1 (3w) - Pavilion End R Dravid 1* (8b) S Ramesh 29* (45b 6x4) Indian runrate falls below 4 certainly this is not what their coach told them to do 13.1 Tikolo to Dravid, wide: no run, slow, gentle, down the legside crap. wided 13.1 Tikolo to Dravid, no run, outside the off, pushed to point Tikolo bowling gentle dollies as medium pacers. he is also known to bowl offspinners 13.2 Tikolo to Dravid, one run, down the legs, played past Odumbe at square leg who misfields 13.3 Tikolo to Ramesh, FOUR, slow dolly outside the off, driven straight! to long off. well played 13.4 Tikolo to Ramesh, one run, outside the off, played to thirdman 13.5 Tikolo to Dravid, FOUR, outside the legstump, nicely played past squareleg all the way to the boundary 13.6 Tikolo to Dravid, no run, short of length, on the off. played to midon End of over 14 (11 runs) India 62/1 (RR: 4.43) SO Tikolo 2-1-11-0 (1w) - Ashley Down End S Ramesh 34* (47b 7x4) R Dravid 6* (12b 1x4) Martin Suji coming up with his 7th over 14.1 MA Suji to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, plays, misses 8th over, rather 14.2 MA Suji to Ramesh, one run, good ball! extra bounce outside the off. Ramesh manages to play it down to gully. quick run 14.3 MA Suji to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, defended 14.4 MA Suji to Dravid, no run, outside the off, played straight to point 14.5 MA Suji to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, nice bounce and length. played to onside 14.6 MA Suji to Dravid, no run, outside the off, through to keeper End of over 15 (1 run) India 63/1 (RR: 4.20) MA Suji 8-2-14-1 (3w) - Pavilion End S Ramesh 35* (49b 7x4) R Dravid 6* (16b 1x4) I hope India does not think of protesting against Suji's bowling claiming that it has prevented them from scoring lots of runs in the first 15 overs 8-2-14-1 <-- brilliant bowling from Suji 15.1 Tikolo to Ramesh, no run, on the stumps. played defensively 15.2 Tikolo to Ramesh, no run, on the off. played defensively 15.3 Tikolo to Ramesh, one run, outside the off, played to thirdman 15.4 Tikolo to Dravid, one run, on the legs, played straight to Karim at midon 15.5 Tikolo to Ramesh, wide: no run, outside the off. declared wide 15.5 Tikolo to Ramesh, no run, pushed to point. Ramesh wants a run. Dravid doesn't 15.6 Tikolo to Ramesh, two runs, slower ball on the legs, played to deep midon. sweeper there picks up End of over 16 (5 runs) India 68/1 (RR: 4.25) SO Tikolo 3-1-16-0 (2w) - Ashley Down End R Dravid 7* (17b 1x4) S Ramesh 38* (54b 7x4) Karim will now be forced to take Martin Suji off. That should bring some relief to Indians no! he is still continuing 16.1 MA Suji to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, played back along the pitch 9th straight over 16.2 MA Suji to Dravid, one run, on the legs, turned to fineleg 16.3 MA Suji to Ramesh, legbye: one run, on the legs. big bounce. off the hips to fineleg Kenyan overrate is rather poor they need to up it if they want to escape punishment 16.4 MA Suji to Dravid, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers 16.5 MA Suji to Dravid, no run, outside the off, superb drive but brilliant diving fielding by Ravindu Shah! 16.6 MA Suji to Dravid, FOUR, outside the off, this time placed perfectly! beats the point fielders and the sweeper! End of over 17 (6 runs) India 74/1 (RR: 4.35) MA Suji 9-2-19-1 (3w) - Pavilion End S Ramesh 38* (55b 7x4) R Dravid 12* (22b 2x4) 17.1 Tikolo to Ramesh, one run, down the legs, played to backward square leg 17.2 Tikolo to Dravid, one run, on the legs, played nicely to deep midwicket 17.3 Tikolo to Ramesh, no run, played straight to midwicket 17.4 Tikolo to Ramesh, one run, outside the off, steered to thirdman 17.5 Tikolo to Dravid, one run, down the legs, glanced to fineleg 17.6 Tikolo to Ramesh, no run, outside the off, mistimed to midoff End of over 18 (4 runs) India 78/1 (RR: 4.33) SO Tikolo 4-1-20-0 (2w) - Ashley Down End R Dravid 14* (24b 2x4) S Ramesh 40* (59b 7x4) 18.1 MA Suji to Dravid, FOUR, pitched up on the off, driven through midoff. good shot Suji into his last over 18.2 MA Suji to Dravid, one run, slower ball. clever. played to midon. Karim fields but enough time for a run 18.3 MA Suji to Ramesh, no run, slower ball, played to midwicket 18.4 MA Suji to Ramesh, one run, off the pads, to square leg. quick run 18.5 MA Suji to Dravid, no run, played to covers 18.6 MA Suji to Dravid, one run, outside the of,f pushed to point. quick run End of over 19 (7 runs) India 85/1 (RR: 4.47) MA Suji 10-2-26-1 (3w) - Pavilion End R Dravid 20* (28b 3x4) S Ramesh 41* (61b 7x4) end of Suji's spell. an excellent one. 10-2-26-1 (3 w) Karim bringing himself now 19.1 Aasif Karim to Dravid, no run, ball kept short. on the stumps, played to midon 19.2 Aasif Karim to Dravid, one run, tossed up. played to deep midon for an easy run 19.3 Aasif Karim to Ramesh, no run, outside the off. goes for a cover drive. misses 19.4 Aasif Karim to Ramesh, one run, tossed up, driven to midoff 19.5 Aasif Karim to Dravid, one run, tossed up, driven to long on 19.6 Aasif Karim to Ramesh, one run, on the legs, played to deep midwicket End of over 20 (4 runs) India 89/1 (RR: 4.45) Aasif Karim 1-0-4-0 - Ashley Down End S Ramesh 43* (64b 7x4) R Dravid 22* (31b 3x4) Odoyo brought back 20.1 Odoyo to Ramesh, wide: no run, outside the off. loosener 20.1 Odoyo to Ramesh, no run, outside the of,f played to point 20.2 Odoyo to Ramesh, one run, played to deep covers 20.3 Odoyo to Dravid, wide: no run, down the legside extras reach 13, wide 10 20.3 Odoyo to Dravid, no run, outside the off, played to point 20.4 Odoyo to Dravid, no run, outside the off, goes for a pull. misses the bounce 20.5 Odoyo to Dravid, no run, pushed towards midon, Dravid takes off. Ramesh backs up. Odoyo runs to the ball, but let it go. Dravid stops in the mid pitch. Ramesh stops as well while Tikolo runs in and picks the ball. runs towards the non-striker's stumps and castles the stumps phenomenal mess-up and Ramesh is out India 92/2, Partnership of 42 S Ramesh run out (Tikolo) 44 (66b 7x4 0x6) Tendulkar comes in to bat amidst hero's welcome 20.6 Odoyo to Dravid, no run, played back along the pitch to the bowler End of over 21 (3 runs) India 92/2 (RR: 4.38) T Odoyo 3-0-12-0 (2w) - Pavilion End SR Tendulkar 0* (0b) R Dravid 22* (35b 3x4) 21.1 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, no run 21.2 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, wide: no run 21.2 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, no run 21.3 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, one run 21.4 Aasif Karim to Dravid, one run 21.5 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up, played to covers 21.6 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, one run, played to short fineleg, quick runs End of over 22 (4 runs) India 96/2 (RR: 4.36) Aasif Karim 2-0-8-0 (1w) - Ashley Down End SR Tendulkar 2* (5b) R Dravid 23* (36b 3x4) disruption as there are people standing next to the sight screen 22.1 Odoyo to Tendulkar, no run, on the off, pushed to covers defensively 22.2 Odoyo to Tendulkar, (noball) no run, outside the off, mild leg cutter. beaten 22.2 Odoyo to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, rapped on the pads 22.3 Odoyo to Tendulkar, FOUR, pitched up on the legs, brilliant stroke to long on! 100 up for India. 22.3 overs 22.4 Odoyo to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, pushed to covers 22.5 Odoyo to Tendulkar, no run, well pitched up, driven through the covers. straight to the fielder there 22.6 Odoyo to Tendulkar, no run, on the stumps, defended back along the pitch End of over 23 (5 runs) India 101/2 (RR: 4.39) T Odoyo 4-0-17-0 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End R Dravid 23* (36b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 6* (12b 1x4) 23.1 Aasif Karim to Dravid, one run, pushed to covers, quick run as Tendulkar backs up very well 23.2 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, wide: one run, down the legside. keeper misses it. they cross over for a run as well 23.2 Aasif Karim to Dravid, one run, played to midwicket 23.3 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, wide: no run, down the legside, Tendulkar attempts to paddle sweep, misses 23.3 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, one run, on the backfoot, played to deep midon 23.4 Aasif Karim to Dravid, one run, played to deep midon again 23.5 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, no run, played back to the bowler 23.6 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, one run, played forward of point, quick run End of over 24 (8 runs) India 109/2 (RR: 4.54) Aasif Karim 3-0-16-0 (3w) - Ashley Down End SR Tendulkar 8* (15b 1x4) R Dravid 26* (39b 3x4) 24.1 Odoyo to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, goes for a pull. misses. beaten 24.2 Odoyo to Tendulkar, FOUR, outside the off, superb square cut wide of gully beating the thirdman fielder 24.3 Odoyo to Tendulkar, no run, outside the off, left alone 24.4 Odoyo to Tendulkar, one run, outside the off, pushed to covers 24.5 Odoyo to Dravid, one run, on the legs, nicely flicked to fineleg 24.6 Odoyo to Tendulkar, one run, outside the off, pushed to thirdman End of over 25 (7 runs) India 116/2 (RR: 4.64) T Odoyo 5-0-24-0 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End SR Tendulkar 14* (20b 2x4) R Dravid 27* (40b 3x4) Match State: Drinks 25.1 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, one run, played to deep midoff 25.2 Aasif Karim to Dravid, one run, on the legs, played forward of square leg 25.3 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, wide: one run, down the legs, batsmen cross over 25.3 Aasif Karim to Dravid, one run, played to midwicket 25.4 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, one run, played back along the pitch to the bowler who misfields. Tendulkar calls for a tight run and they make it 25.5 Aasif Karim to Dravid, one run, played to long on. easy run 25.6 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, one run, pitched up on the off, firmly pushed to long off End of over 26 (8 runs) India 124/2 (RR: 4.77) Aasif Karim 4-0-24-0 (4w) - Ashley Down End SR Tendulkar 17* (23b 2x4) R Dravid 30* (43b 3x4) Maurice Odumbe coming on Odumbe wasting time 26.1 Odumbe to Tendulkar, one run, tossed up, driven to long on 26.2 Odumbe to Dravid, no run, outside the off, played to backward point 26.3 Odumbe to Dravid, no run, on the off, played back along the pitch. looks like a return catch. Odumbe hit on the shin attempting to catch that! 26.4 Odumbe to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler 26.5 Odumbe to Dravid, one run, outside the off, pushed to backward point. extremely well taken single as Tendulkar forces Dravid into taking that run 26.6 Odumbe to Tendulkar, no run, on the backfoot, played to covers End of over 27 (2 runs) India 126/2 (RR: 4.67) MO Odumbe 1-0-2-0 - Pavilion End R Dravid 31* (47b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 18* (25b 2x4) 27.1 Aasif Karim to Dravid, one run, played to long on 27.2 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, one run, played to long on again 27.3 Aasif Karim to Dravid, one run, on the legs, identical location 27.4 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, one run, identical shot, identical location for the 4th time in a row. to long on 27.5 Aasif Karim to Dravid, one run, identical shot, identical location for the 5th time in a row. to long on 27.6 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, one run, identical shot, identical location for the 6th time in a row. to long on End of over 28 (6 runs) India 132/2 (RR: 4.71) Aasif Karim 5-0-30-0 (4w) - Ashley Down End SR Tendulkar 21* (28b 2x4) R Dravid 34* (50b 3x4) 28.1 Odumbe to Tendulkar, no run, on the stumps, played back to the bowler 28.2 Odumbe to Tendulkar, no run, played to short thirdman. Tendulkar takes off. Dravid sends him back 28.3 Odumbe to Tendulkar, one run, played to deep midon 28.4 Odumbe to Dravid, two runs, outside the off. nice square cut to deep point. Modi fields and stumbles 28.5 Odumbe to Dravid, one run, outside the off, pushed to point for a quick run 28.6 Odumbe to Tendulkar, FOUR, outside the off, superb sweep! well executed to fineleg End of over 29 (8 runs) India 140/2 (RR: 4.83) MO Odumbe 2-0-10-0 - Pavilion End R Dravid 37* (52b 3x4) SR Tendulkar 26* (32b 3x4) Hitesh Modi leaving the field after hirting his ankle while fielding a ball last over at point Mohd. Sheikh is the sub 29.1 Aasif Karim to Dravid, one run, played to deep midon 29.2 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, SIX, down the track, lofted straight over long on. 50 partnership for this wicket 29.3 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, one run, played to deep midon 29.4 Aasif Karim to Dravid, one run, played to midwicket 29.5 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, no run, played to covers 29.6 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, one run, played to midwicket End of over 30 (10 runs) India 150/2 (RR: 5.00) Aasif Karim 6-0-40-0 (4w) - Ashley Down End SR Tendulkar 34* (36b 3x4 1x6) R Dravid 39* (54b 3x4) 150 up in exactly 30 overs 30.1 Odumbe to Tendulkar, no run, pushed to midwicket 30.2 Odumbe to Tendulkar, one run, on the backfoot, played to short thirdman 30.3 Odumbe to Dravid, FOUR, square driven beating the short thirdman fielder! 30.4 Odumbe to Dravid, one run, steered to short thirdman, another quick run nice late steer 30.5 Odumbe to Tendulkar, one run, firmly pushed past covers to sweeper at midoff 30.6 Odumbe to Dravid, no run, driven back along the pitch. well fielded on the followthrough End of over 31 (7 runs) India 157/2 (RR: 5.06) MO Odumbe 3-0-17-0 - Pavilion End SR Tendulkar 36* (39b 3x4 1x6) R Dravid 44* (57b 4x4) Tikolo brought on 31.1 Tikolo to Tendulkar, no run, on the off, pushed to covers 31.2 Tikolo to Tendulkar, one run, swung in pitched on the middle, played to deep midwicket 31.3 Tikolo to Dravid, no run, on the backfoot, played to backward point 31.4 Tikolo to Dravid, one run, on the backfoot, played to long on 31.5 Tikolo to Tendulkar, one run, down the legs, flicked to fineleg. well fielded by Martin Suji! it was a certain four otherwise 31.6 Tikolo to Dravid, no run, turned to Suji at shrto fineleg End of over 32 (3 runs) India 160/2 (RR: 5.00) SO Tikolo 5-1-23-0 (2w) - Ashley Down End SR Tendulkar 38* (42b 3x4 1x6) R Dravid 45* (60b 4x4) Angara brought on his earlier spell was 3-0-28-0 32.1 Angara to Tendulkar, no run, played to midwicket 32.2 Angara to Tendulkar, two runs, short. pulls it but mistimes it to deep midwicket 32.3 Angara to Tendulkar, no run, on the backfoot, played to midwicket 32.4 Angara to Tendulkar, two runs, played to deep square leg 32.5 Angara to Tendulkar, no run, driven straight. well fielded on the followthrough 32.6 Angara to Tendulkar, wide: no run, way down the legside. crowd happy Tendulkar wants people standing on top of the sight screen to get lost 32.6 Angara to Tendulkar, one run, on the backfoot, pushed past covers to sweeper End of over 33 (6 runs) India 166/2 (RR: 5.03) JO Angara 4-0-34-0 (4w 1nb) - Pavilion End SR Tendulkar 43* (48b 3x4 1x6) R Dravid 45* (60b 4x4) 33.1 Tikolo to Tendulkar, one run, inswinger, driven to long on 33.2 Tikolo to Dravid, no run, short of length, played to midwicket 33.3 Tikolo to Dravid, one run, inside out, played to deep midoff Tikolo runs in and loses his run up, while the winds sweep away the bails. being replaced 33.4 Tikolo to Tendulkar, FOUR, inswinging, well pitched up, driven past midwicket fielder. excellent shot 33.5 Tikolo to Tendulkar, one run, pushed to long on, gets to 49* 33.6 Tikolo to Dravid, one run, driven to long on. regulation run End of over 34 (8 runs) India 174/2 (RR: 5.12) SO Tikolo 6-1-31-0 (2w) - Ashley Down End R Dravid 47* (63b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 49* (51b 4x4 1x6) 34.1 Angara to Dravid, one run, full toss, played to deep midwicket 34.2 Angara to Tendulkar, no run, on the off, pushed to covers 34.3 Angara to Tendulkar, no run, on the legs, rapped on the pads. crowd expecting that single 34.4 Angara to Tendulkar, wide: no run, way down the legside 34.4 Angara to Tendulkar, one run, on the off, pushed to long off, gets his 50 and waves his bat posters going up in the crowd: "Sachin - The Star" 34.5 Angara to Dravid, no run, on the stumps, defended 34.6 Angara to Dravid, one run, fuller length on the off, driven to deep midoff. gets to 49* End of over 35 (4 runs) India 178/2 (RR: 5.09) JO Angara 5-0-38-0 (5w 1nb) - Pavilion End R Dravid 49* (66b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 50* (54b 4x4 1x6) 35.1 Tikolo to Dravid, no run, outside th eoff, goes for a cut, misses 35.2 Tikolo to Dravid, no run, played to midwicket 35.3 Tikolo to Dravid, legbye: one run, down the legs, off the pads to backward short leg 35.4 Tikolo to Tendulkar, one run, driven to long on 35.5 Tikolo to Dravid, one run, played to long on, gets to his 50 as well 35.6 Tikolo to Tendulkar, FOUR, on the backfoot, pulled past midwicket End of over 36 (7 runs) India 185/2 (RR: 5.14) SO Tikolo 7-1-37-0 (2w) - Ashley Down End R Dravid 50* (70b 4x4) SR Tendulkar 55* (56b 5x4 1x6) 36.1 Angara to Dravid, one run, pushed to backward point. Dravid wants a run. Tendulkar sends him back. in the meantime there is an overthrow giving away a run 36.2 Angara to Tendulkar, one run, played to long on 36.3 Angara to Dravid, FOUR, on the legs, overpitched, flicked off his legs nicely to deep midwicket 36.4 Angara to Dravid, no run, played back to the bowler 36.5 Angara to Dravid, FOUR, on the legs, flicked exactly to the same place as he did a ball earlier! superb shot 100 partnership up 36.6 Angara to Dravid, two runs, on the legs, flicked forward of square leg. There was a fielder there this time End of over 37 (12 runs) India 197/2 (RR: 5.32) JO Angara 6-0-50-0 (5w 1nb) - Pavilion End SR Tendulkar 56* (57b 5x4 1x6) R Dravid 61* (75b 6x4) Dravid has overtaken Tendulkar Odoyo coming on to bowl 37.1 Odoyo to Tendulkar, two runs, on the off, played to sweeper covers 37.2 Odoyo to Tendulkar, one run, on the backfoot, played between cover and point. fielded by the sweeper 37.3 Odoyo to Dravid, legbye: one run, hit on the body. ball drops onto the crease on the onside. Tendulkar takes a real speedy run 200 up in 37.2 overs 37.4 Odoyo to Tendulkar, SIX, picked neatly and lofted over deep midwicket 37.5 Odoyo to Tendulkar, one run, cut to backward point. well fielded but poor overthrow 37.6 Odoyo to Dravid, no run, cracked straight to backward point End of over 38 (11 runs) India 208/2 (RR: 5.47) T Odoyo 6-0-34-0 (2w 1nb) - Ashley Down End SR Tendulkar 66* (61b 5x4 2x6) R Dravid 61* (77b 6x4) now Tendulkar has overtaken Dravid this over Karim coming back on 38.1 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, FOUR, on the legs, superb sweep beating the short fineleg fielder 38.2 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, wide: no run, down the legside. attempted sweep. misses 38.2 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, no run, better ball. played to mdiwicket fielder. Dravid wants a run 38.3 Aasif Karim to Tendulkar, one run, on the backfoot, pulls the short ball to deep midwicket 38.4 Aasif Karim to Dravid, no run, on the legs, rapped on the body 38.5 Aasif Karim to Dravid, two runs, on the legs, swept to deep backward square leg 38.6 Aasif Karim to Dravid, FOUR, a little quicker ball outside the off. short. late cut to thirdman End of over 39 (12 runs) India 220/2 (RR: 5.64) Aasif Karim 7-0-52-0 (5w) - Pavilion End SR Tendulkar 71* (64b 6x4 2x6) R Dravid 67* (80b 7x4) 39.1 Odoyo to Tendulkar, no run, played to backward point 39.2 Odoyo to Tendulkar, FOUR, pulled over deep midwicket 39.3 Odoyo to Tendulkar, no run, on the off, firmly pushed to covers 39.4 Odoyo to Tendulkar, no run, on the backfoot, mistimed pull to midwicket 39.5 Odoyo to Tendulkar, two runs, down the track to a short ball, played uppishly to sweeper covers. misfielding there. enough time for two runs 39.6 Odoyo to Tendulkar, one run, on the legs, turned to fineleg End of over 40 (7 runs) India 227/2 (RR: 5.68) T Odoyo 7-0-41-0 (2w 1nb) - Ashley Down End SR Tendulkar 78* (70b 7x4 2x6) R Dravid 67* (80b 7x4) Odumbe coming on 40.1 Odumbe to Tendulkar, no run, slow ball. Tendulkar takes his time to see the bowling. pushes to midwicket fielder 40.2 Odumbe to Tendulkar, one run, outside the off, kept the bat flush on the ground and played to thirdman 40.3 Odumbe to Dravid, one run, on the backfoot, played to sweeper point 40.4 Odumbe to Tendulkar, one run, mistimed to midwicket, enough time for a run 40.5 Odumbe to Dravid, FOUR, inside out, lofted over deep midoff Dravid trying to catch up with Tendulkar 40.6 Odumbe to Dravid, one run, driven to long on End of over 41 (8 runs) India 235/2 (RR: 5.73) MO Odumbe 4-0-25-0 - Pavilion End R Dravid 73* (83b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 80* (73b 7x4 2x6) 41.1 Tikolo to Dravid, two runs, played uppishly to deep midoff 41.2 Tikolo to Dravid, one run, on the backfoot, played to long on 41.3 Tikolo to Tendulkar, no run, played straight to midwicket fielder 41.4 Tikolo to Tendulkar, FOUR, pulled nicely between midwicket and square leg! brilliant shot! 41.5 Tikolo to Tendulkar, FOUR, amazing shot! a step down the track, lofted straight over long on! one bounce 41.6 Tikolo to Tendulkar, two runs, mistimed. down the track, lofted to deep midoff. lucky for him, it lands in noman's land End of over 42 (13 runs) India 248/2 (RR: 5.90) SO Tikolo 8-1-50-0 (2w) - Ashley Down End R Dravid 76* (85b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 90* (77b 9x4 2x6) reaches 90* 42.1 Odumbe to Dravid, no run, outside the off, attempts a late cut. misses. it went close to the stumps! 42.2 Odumbe to Dravid, one run, picked up nicely and played to deep covers 42.3 Odumbe to Tendulkar, one run, played to backward point 250 up. 42.3 overs 42.4 Odumbe to Dravid, no run, catch dropped by Tikolo at midwicket! 42.5 Odumbe to Dravid, one run, outside the off, carved to sweeper covers 42.6 Odumbe to Tendulkar, one run, played to deep midoff. a betetr over for Kenya End of over 43 (4 runs) India 252/2 (RR: 5.86) MO Odumbe 5-0-29-0 - Pavilion End SR Tendulkar 92* (79b 9x4 2x6) R Dravid 78* (89b 8x4) 43.1 Tikolo to Tendulkar, no run, played to covers 43.2 Tikolo to Tendulkar, FOUR, seemed to just push it to midon and it raced to the boundary! 43.3 Tikolo to Tendulkar, no run, well pitched up, played to covers 43.4 Tikolo to Tendulkar, two runs, on the backfoot, cut away to deep backward point just two runs short of century 43.5 Tikolo to Tendulkar, two runs, pushed to deep midoff, gets his century! what an innings! he wipes his tears after acknowledging the crowd 43.6 Tikolo to Tendulkar, FOUR, down the legs, swept past short fineleg End of over 44 (12 runs) India 264/2 (RR: 6.00) SO Tikolo 9-1-62-0 (2w) - Ashley Down End R Dravid 78* (89b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 104* (85b 11x4 2x6) crowd goes berserk Indian runrate reaches 6 44.1 Odumbe to Dravid, one run, played to long on 44.2 Odumbe to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up, paddle swept, straight to short fineleg Tendulkar scores the first century of World Cup 1999 44.3 Odumbe to Tendulkar, FOUR, played past covers. beats two fielders it was a full toss and it was hit so sweetly. 44.4 Odumbe to Tendulkar, one run, way outside the legs, swept straight to short fineleg but quick run 44.5 Odumbe to Dravid, two runs, pulled over deep midwicket 44.6 Odumbe to Dravid, one run, outside the off, played to sweeper covers End of over 45 (9 runs) India 273/2 (RR: 6.07) MO Odumbe 6-0-38-0 - Pavilion End R Dravid 82* (92b 8x4) SR Tendulkar 109* (88b 12x4 2x6) Odoyo brought on Karim taking time to set the field 45.1 Odoyo to Dravid, no run, outside the off. Dravid misses trying to make room 45.2 Odoyo to Dravid, two runs, driven past midoff, to long off 45.3 Odoyo to Dravid, FOUR, full toss. comes down the track and driven past the bowler! 45.4 Odoyo to Dravid, no run, outside the off. slower ball. beaten attempting to cut the ball late 45.5 Odoyo to Dravid, two runs, full toss, played to deep point gets into the 90s 45.6 Odoyo to Dravid, one run, pulled to deep midwicket End of over 46 (9 runs) India 282/2 (RR: 6.13) T Odoyo 8-0-50-0 (2w 1nb) - Ashley Down End R Dravid 91* (98b 9x4) SR Tendulkar 109* (88b 12x4 2x6) 4 overs left. India should cross 300 here easily 46.1 Odumbe to Dravid, no run, on the stumps. Dravid attempted a late cut. inner edged to short fineleg 46.2 Odumbe to Dravid, one run, taken on the full toss, inside out to deep midoff 46.3 Odumbe to Tendulkar, no run, Tendulkar comes down the track. Odumbe bowls short intelligently. pushed to midwicket. Dravid runs and slips but gets back to his position safely 46.4 Odumbe to Tendulkar, FOUR, full toss, played over extra cover fence 46.5 Odumbe to Tendulkar, FOUR, down the legs, sweeps. top edged over fineleg partnership reaches 199! 46.6 Odumbe to Tendulkar, FOUR, outside the off, amazing shot! he used the bat like a magician and twisted the ball towards fine thirdman fence End of over 47 (13 runs) India 295/2 (RR: 6.28) MO Odumbe 7-0-51-0 - Pavilion End R Dravid 92* (100b 9x4) SR Tendulkar 121* (92b 15x4 2x6) 203 runs partnership Dravid 8 runs short of his century. 3 overs left 47.1 Odoyo to Dravid, two runs, down the track, played to deep extra covers. Tendulkar saw the throw going wild and calls for a second run 47.2 Odoyo to Dravid, one run, played to deep midwicket 47.3 Odoyo to Tendulkar, two runs, full toss, played to deep midon, quick running 300 up for India 47.4 Odoyo to Tendulkar, one run, bat & pads in front of the crease, quick run 47.5 Odoyo to Dravid, one run, down the track, mishits onto his pads. quick run 47.6 Odoyo to Tendulkar, two runs, inside out, to deep midoff End of over 48 (9 runs) India 304/2 (RR: 6.33) T Odoyo 9-0-59-0 (2w 1nb) - Ashley Down End R Dravid 96* (103b 9x4) SR Tendulkar 126* (95b 15x4 2x6) 2 more overs left 48.1 Odumbe to Dravid, one run, outside the off, played to covers. quick and risky run. they make it as the throw misses the stumps 48.2 Odumbe to Tendulkar, one run, played to deep midon 48.3 Odumbe to Dravid, legbye: one run, rapped on the pads, to short thirdman 48.4 Odumbe to Tendulkar, FOUR, reverse swept/pulled to deep backward square leg! 48.5 Odumbe to Tendulkar, one run, played to covers 48.6 Odumbe to Dravid, one run, played to deep midoff End of over 49 (9 runs) India 313/2 (RR: 6.39) MO Odumbe 8-0-59-0 - Pavilion End R Dravid 98* (106b 9x4) SR Tendulkar 132* (98b 16x4 2x6) last over coming up. Dravid is two short of his century 49.1 Angara to Dravid, one run, played to deep midwicket 49.2 Angara to Tendulkar, one run, played uppishly to deep backward square leg. Sheikh drops the catch 49.3 Angara to Dravid, one run, down the track, edged to short thirdman. gets to his century 49.4 Angara to Tendulkar, one run, played to covers last two balls coming up 49.5 Angara to Dravid, FOUR, inside edge down the legside. to fineleg 49.6 Angara to Dravid, wide: one run, way outside the off, keeper misses and they cross over for a run one more ball left and Tendulkar will face 49.6 Angara to Tendulkar, SIX, full toss, pulled over deep midwicket! End of over 50 (16 runs) India 329/2 (RR: 6.58) JO Angara 7-0-66-0 (6w 1nb) - Ashley Down End R Dravid 104* (109b 10x4) SR Tendulkar 140* (101b 16x4 3x6) what an amazing innings! 140* off only 101 balls ably supported by Dravid Kenya thoroughly brutalised after a fantastic spell from Martin Suji Indian team on the field Kenyan openers on as well 0.1 Srinath to Otieno, no run, outside the off, through to keeper 0.2 Srinath to Otieno, no run, on the off, played to Mohanty at square leg 0.3 Srinath to Otieno, no run, outside the off, forward, rapped on the pads 0.4 Srinath to Otieno, no run, outside the off, plays onto his pads 0.5 Srinath to Otieno, no run, outside the off, straightens and goes through to Mongia 0.6 Srinath to Otieno, no run, outside the off, good bounce and swinging mildly in. through to keeper End of over 1 (maiden) Kenya 0/0 (RR: 0.00 RRR: 330/49 = 6.73) J Srinath 1-1-0-0 - Pavilion End Ravindu Shah 0* (0b) K Otieno 0* (6b) Agarkar - touted as India's wicket-taking bowler coming on to bowl he takes wickets, but gives just too many runs 1.1 Agarkar to Ravindu Shah, no run, pitched outside the off, swinging away, through to keeper 1.2 Agarkar to Ravindu Shah, no run, down the legside. almost a wide as it brushes batsman on its way! 1.3 Agarkar to Ravindu Shah, no run, outside the off. straight on. through to keeper 1.4 Agarkar to Ravindu Shah, one run, outside the off, edged to thridman. slightly short of length giving the width and the time 1.5 Agarkar to Otieno, no run, on the off, played to covers 1.6 Agarkar to Otieno, no run, on the stumps, going down the legs. rapped on the pads End of over 2 (1 run) Kenya 1/0 (RR: 0.50 RRR: 329/48 = 6.85) AB Agarkar 1-0-1-0 - Ashley Down End Ravindu Shah 1* (4b) K Otieno 0* (8b) 2.1 Srinath to Ravindu Shah, no run, outside the off, forward, beaten by the pace. through to keeper 2.2 Srinath to Ravindu Shah, no run, slightly short of length, quicker ball. inner edges onto the pads 2.3 Srinath to Ravindu Shah, no run, on the off, played to covers 2.4 Srinath to Ravindu Shah, no run, that was a real fast ball outside the off. through to keeper before Shah can bring his bat down 2.5 Srinath to Ravindu Shah, no run, rapped on the pads as the ball came in from outside. must be going down the legs 2.6 Srinath to Ravindu Shah, no run, slightly short of length, moving midly away. Shah waves his bat and is beaten End of over 3 (maiden) Kenya 1/0 (RR: 0.33 RRR: 329/47 = 7.00) J Srinath 2-2-0-0 - Pavilion End K Otieno 0* (8b) Ravindu Shah 1* (10b) 3.1 Agarkar to Otieno, one run, outside the legs. off the bat and pads, goes to backward square leg 3.2 Agarkar to Ravindu Shah, no run, outside the off, late swing, through to keeper. well collected 3.3 Agarkar to Ravindu Shah, one run, turned to backward square leg 3.4 Agarkar to Otieno, wide: no run, short, well outside the off. goes for a cut and misses 3.4 Agarkar to Otieno, wide: no run, down the legside, AGarkar's form continues 2 slips in 3.4 Agarkar to Otieno, two runs, outside the off, played past point. thirdman comes around to field it 3.5 Agarkar to Otieno, legbye: one run, off the pads to backward square leg 3.6 Agarkar to Ravindu Shah, no run, short of length, outside theoff, through to keeper End of over 4 (7 runs) Kenya 8/0 (RR: 2.00 RRR: 322/46 = 7.00) AB Agarkar 2-0-7-0 (2w) - Ashley Down End K Otieno 3* (11b) Ravindu Shah 2* (13b) 4.1 Srinath to Otieno, no run, outside the off, rapped on the body 4.2 Srinath to Otieno, no run, outside the off. forward defensive. bat twists under the force of the ball 4.3 Srinath to Otieno, no run, outside the off, beaten. through to keeper 4.4 Srinath to Otieno, no run, swinging down the legs, rapped on the pads, half hearted appeal from srinath 4.5 Srinath to Otieno, no run, quicker one, swinging in again, defended to short covers 4.6 Srinath to Otieno, no run, pitched short, swinging in, takes it on the top of his pads End of over 5 (maiden) Kenya 8/0 (RR: 1.60 RRR: 322/45 = 7.16) J Srinath 3-3-0-0 - Pavilion End Ravindu Shah 2* (13b) K Otieno 3* (17b) 3 maidens in a row for srinath 5.1 Agarkar to Ravindu Shah, no run, pitched outside off, swinging away, tried to cut, misses, thro to kkeper 5.2 Agarkar to Ravindu Shah, no run, turned to point 5.3 Agarkar to Ravindu Shah, one run, thick edge, flying over gully to thirdman 5.4 Agarkar to Otieno, one run, down the legside, played to fineleg 5.5 Agarkar to Ravindu Shah, no run, on the stumps, played to covers defensively required run rate is around 7.25 5.6 Agarkar to Ravindu Shah, no run, defended to covers End of over 6 (2 runs) Kenya 10/0 (RR: 1.67 RRR: 320/44 = 7.27) AB Agarkar 3-0-9-0 (2w) - Ashley Down End K Otieno 4* (18b) Ravindu Shah 3* (18b) 6.1 Srinath to Otieno, no run, outside the off. quick ball. beaten attempting to cut. chops it down 6.2 Srinath to Otieno, no run, on the legs. rapped on the pads attempting to play to onside 6.3 Srinath to Otieno, no run, outside the off, runs through him to keeper 6.4 Srinath to Otieno, no run, forward, rapped on the pads 6.5 Srinath to Otieno, one run, off the gloves to short fineleg 6.6 Srinath to Ravindu Shah, no run, outside the off, good pace and beats Shah. Mongia just can't take it cleanly. hits him hard on the gloves End of over 7 (1 run) Kenya 11/0 (RR: 1.57 RRR: 319/43 = 7.42) J Srinath 4-3-1-0 - Pavilion End K Otieno 4* (23b) Ravindu Shah 3* (19b) 7.1 Agarkar to Otieno, no run, outside the off, defended to point 7.2 Agarkar to Otieno, no run, outside the off, bounce and swing. close to being given a wide but Robinson is kind to Agarkar 7.3 Agarkar to Otieno, no run, rapped on the pads trying to clip the ball on the legs. appeals but not out 7.4 Agarkar to Otieno, one run, on the middle and legs, turned with his handle/gloves to fineleg 7.5 Agarkar to Ravindu Shah, no run, outside the off, lovely ball. draws him forward and beats him on a forward defensive stroke 7.6 Agarkar to Ravindu Shah, one run, pushed to midwicket, batsmen go for a run. direct throw could have been dangerous but very few India fielders can throw on the stumps directly End of over 8 (2 runs) Kenya 13/0 (RR: 1.62 RRR: 317/42 = 7.55) AB Agarkar 4-0-10-0 (2w) - Ashley Down End Ravindu Shah 4* (21b) K Otieno 5* (27b) Mongia getting his palm bandaged by Dr. Ravinder Chadha Srinath is the culprit after couple of bandage layers and some soft gloves, the wkt keeper gloves go on Mongia wincing a bit in pain as Srinath gets ready to bowl 8.1 Srinath to Ravindu Shah, no run, on the off, played defensively to covers 8.2 Srinath to Ravindu Shah, no run, outside the off. prods and is beaten by the pace of the ball 8.3 Srinath to Ravindu Shah, no run, well pitched up on the off, defended to covers 8.4 Srinath to Ravindu Shah, one run, forward, edged between 2nd slip and gully to thirdman a 3rd and 4th slip would have caught that Otieno has problems with the sight screen Srinath asking the stray spectators to move away 8.5 Srinath to Otieno, one run, turned to fineleg 8.6 Srinath to Ravindu Shah, no run, on the middle stump, played to covers End of over 9 (2 runs) Kenya 15/0 (RR: 1.67 RRR: 315/41 = 7.68) J Srinath 5-3-3-0 - Pavilion End K Otieno 6* (28b) Ravindu Shah 5* (26b) Mongia going off as Dravid pads up to become the keeper Robin Singh is the substitute Mohanty brought on it is certain that Srinath will not be bowling the next over 9.1 Mohanty to Otieno, no run 9.2 Mohanty to Otieno, no run, on the stumps, hits him either in the face or the chest 9.3 Mohanty to Otieno, no run, comes forward and loses balance as the ball goes to Dravid 9.4 Mohanty to Otieno, three runs, pitched up on the off, pulled to deep midwicket. Ramesh stops the ball at the boundary, Srinath picks up and throws with a pronounced bowling action 9.5 Mohanty to Ravindu Shah, FOUR, pitched up, driven forward of point. excellent shot! 9.6 Mohanty to Ravindu Shah, no run, outside the off, swinging away. left alone. End of over 10 (7 runs) Kenya 22/0 (RR: 2.20 RRR: 308/40 = 7.70) DS Mohanty 1-0-7-0 - Ashley Down End K Otieno 9* (32b) Ravindu Shah 9* (28b 1x4) Agarkar changing ends - as expected Dravid cannot keep up if Srinath is bowling 10.1 Agarkar to Otieno, no run, outside the off, through to Dravid 10.2 Agarkar to Otieno, no run, forward, defensive 10.3 Agarkar to Otieno, wide: no run, outside the off, Dravid does well to grab it in front of the first slip 10.3 Agarkar to Otieno, wide: no run, outside the off, swinging away, given another wide and Agarkar is speechless but well done Dravid! 10.3 Agarkar to Otieno, FOUR, pitched up, driven straight to long off 10.4 Agarkar to Otieno, wide: no run, down the legside. poor ball! and all credit to Dravid who collects it very well down the legside 10.4 Agarkar to Otieno, no run, outside the off, good ball! beats him outside the off and Dravid collects it well 10.5 Agarkar to Otieno, no run, another good ball. outside the off, beaten on a forward defensive 10.6 Agarkar to Otieno, no run, off the body, Dravid dives down the legs to collect it. gets his gloves on. A regular keeper would have taken it cleanly End of over 11 (7 runs) Kenya 29/0 (RR: 2.64 RRR: 301/39 = 7.72) AB Agarkar 5-0-17-0 (5w) - Pavilion End Ravindu Shah 9* (28b 1x4) K Otieno 13* (38b 1x4) a long over from Agarkar ends. with 3 wides 11.1 Mohanty to Ravindu Shah, OUT: pitched up, driven uppishly and Robin the sub brings off a good catch at covers Kenya 29/1, Partnership of 29 Ravindu Shah c sub (Singh) b Mohanty 9 (29b 1x4 0x6) DS Mohanty 1.1-0-7-1 - Ashley Down End Sandeep Gupta coming at number 3 11.2 Mohanty to Gupta, OUT: pitched up on the stumps and he is gone! Kenya 29/2, Partnership of 0 SK Gupta lbw b Mohanty 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) DS Mohanty 1.2-0-7-2 - Ashley Down End and Mohanty strikes again! Tikolo comes on, defending the hat-trick attempt from Mohanty 2 slips and a gully 11.3 Mohanty to Tikolo, no run, well pitched up on the off, played to covers and the excitement subsides 11.4 Mohanty to Tikolo, one run, outside the off, slowly pushed to midoff. Srinath sleeps off and gives a run 11.5 Mohanty to Otieno, three runs, down the track, lofted over to deep midwicket. mistimed. fielded by Ramesh at the boundary 11.6 Mohanty to Tikolo, no run, beauty of a delivery! beaten outside the off. End of over 12 (4 runs) Kenya 33/2 (RR: 2.75 RRR: 297/38 = 7.82) DS Mohanty 2-0-11-2 - Ashley Down End K Otieno 16* (39b 1x4) SO Tikolo 1* (3b) 12.1 Agarkar to Otieno, no run, well pitched up on the off, driven straight back at the bowler. midon quickly comes around to field the half-stopped ball 12.2 Agarkar to Otieno, no run, pushed towards midon. non-striker backs off. throw from the midon fielder is wild 12.3 Agarkar to Otieno, (noball) no run, down the legside. if it was not a noball, it would have been a wide. Dravid does very well to collect it down the legs 12.3 Agarkar to Otieno, no run, pitched up on the off, played defensively. almost loses balance trying to play it to onside 12.4 Agarkar to Otieno, FOUR, pitched up, slogged over deep midon 12.5 Agarkar to Otieno, no run, outside the off, through to keeper 12.6 Agarkar to Otieno, one run, pulled to fineleg End of over 13 (6 runs) Kenya 39/2 (RR: 3.00 RRR: 291/37 = 7.86) AB Agarkar 6-0-23-0 (5w 1nb) - Pavilion End K Otieno 21* (46b 2x4) SO Tikolo 1* (3b) 13.1 Mohanty to Otieno, no run, pitched up, driven to Srinath at midoff 13.2 Mohanty to Otieno, FOUR, outside the off, played uppishly over extra covers 13.3 Mohanty to Otieno, no run, on the stumps. forward, defensive 13.4 Mohanty to Otieno, no run, Otieno started coming down the track. Mohanty pitched it short. onto his body 13.5 Mohanty to Otieno, (noball) no run, outside the off, edged straight into first slip. All Indians celebrate as Ganguly takes the catch but they are brought down to earth by Robinson's call 13.5 Mohanty to Otieno, no run, good ball! took off from a good length onto Otieno's handle. Ball rolls to point 13.6 Mohanty to Otieno, three runs, not all that short, pulled and mistimed to deep midwicket. Ramesh does the honours once again End of over 14 (8 runs) Kenya 47/2 (RR: 3.36 RRR: 283/36 = 7.86) DS Mohanty 3-0-19-2 (1nb) - Ashley Down End K Otieno 28* (53b 3x4) SO Tikolo 1* (3b) 14.1 Agarkar to Otieno, wide: no run, down the legside, as Agarkar strays once again 14.1 Agarkar to Otieno, one run, pushed to midwicket, quick run as the throw goes away from stumps again 14.2 Agarkar to Tikolo, wide: no run, outside the off as Kenya bring their 50 off. 14.1 overs 14.2 Agarkar to Tikolo, no run, on the stumps, played to midon 14.3 Agarkar to Tikolo, no run, down the legs. must have brushed Tikolo's body. Otherwise looked a wide to me 14.4 Agarkar to Tikolo, no run, good line and length on the off, played to covers 14.5 Agarkar to Tikolo, one run, pushed between square leg and midwicket for an easy run 14.6 Agarkar to Otieno, no run, outside the off, close to being called a wide as Otieno attempts to cut it and misses End of over 15 (4 runs) Kenya 51/2 (RR: 3.40 RRR: 279/35 = 7.97) AB Agarkar 7-0-27-0 (7w 1nb) - Pavilion End SO Tikolo 2* (7b) K Otieno 29* (55b 3x4) 15.1 Mohanty to Tikolo, no run, tapped to midon 15.2 Mohanty to Tikolo, two runs, pitched up, lofted (mishit) over long on. Tendulkar (with jersey number 10) runs and fields just short of the boundary 15.3 Mohanty to Tikolo, SIX, dug into this one and lofted way over midwicket! massive six! 15.4 Mohanty to Tikolo, no run, played to midon 15.5 Mohanty to Tikolo, no run, played to point 15.6 Mohanty to Tikolo, one run, turned to deep square leg. Ramesh fields End of over 16 (9 runs) Kenya 60/2 (RR: 3.75 RRR: 270/34 = 7.94) DS Mohanty 4-0-28-2 (1nb) - Ashley Down End SO Tikolo 11* (13b 1x6) K Otieno 29* (55b 3x4) Ganguly wearing Kumble's falnnels on to bowl now. he will be bowling medium pacers however 16.1 Ganguly to Tikolo, FOUR, played beautifully between midwicket and midon! all the way to the boundary Kenyans stepping up the rate here but still need runs at 7.86 an over 16.2 Ganguly to Tikolo, no run, on the stumps, forward, on the pads 16.3 Ganguly to Tikolo, no run, forward, rapped on the pads outside the off. appeal and not out 16.4 Ganguly to Tikolo, one run, pushed to midwicket 16.5 Ganguly to Otieno, wide: FOUR, down the legside, beats Dravid 16.5 Ganguly to Otieno, legbye: one run, down the legs. off the pads to fineleg. Ganguly appeals vaguely and is turned down Ganguly loses his run up 16.6 Ganguly to Tikolo, no run, goes down the legside brushing Tikolo's body. Ganguly (in Kumble's clothing) argues with Cowie while Dravid comes up to Ganguly and takes him away from the scene End of over 17 (11 runs) Kenya 71/2 (RR: 4.18 RRR: 259/33 = 7.85) SC Ganguly 1-0-10-0 (1w) - Pavilion End K Otieno 29* (56b 3x4) SO Tikolo 16* (18b 1x4 1x6) 17.1 Mohanty to Otieno, legbye: one run, turned to backward square leg. Dravid runs around to pick it up 17.2 Mohanty to Tikolo, FOUR, down the legs, nicely played over deep fineleg, one bounce 17.3 Mohanty to Tikolo, one run, pitched on the legs again, played to deep midwicket batting is certainly easy now against this bowling 17.4 Mohanty to Otieno, no run, pitched on the legs, pushed to midwicket if not for India's huge total, Kenyans might have even had a chance 17.5 Mohanty to Otieno, legbye: two runs, off the hips to fineleg 17.6 Mohanty to Otieno, two runs, pitched up on the legs, played uppishly to deep midwicket. Srinath was hidden there but he is now forced to field and throw the ball. enough time for two runs End of over 18 (10 runs) Kenya 81/2 (RR: 4.50 RRR: 249/32 = 7.78) DS Mohanty 5-0-35-2 (1nb) - Ashley Down End SO Tikolo 21* (20b 2x4 1x6) K Otieno 31* (60b 3x4) Mohanty proving to be more expensive than even AGarkar! 18.1 Ganguly to Tikolo, wide: no run, down the legside and the extras count gets healthier 18.1 Ganguly to Tikolo, no run, on the off, pushed to Robin Singh at covers with this sort of bowling, India will find it difficult to beat Sri Lanka and England 18.2 Ganguly to Tikolo, no run, played to backward point 18.3 Ganguly to Tikolo, no run, on the stumps. better ball. played to midwicket 18.4 Ganguly to Tikolo, no run, played to midoff 18.5 Ganguly to Tikolo, no run, on the off, mistimed to midwicket 18.6 Ganguly to Tikolo, one run, pitched up, driven to long on End of over 19 (2 runs) Kenya 83/2 (RR: 4.37 RRR: 247/31 = 7.97) SC Ganguly 2-0-12-0 (2w) - Pavilion End SO Tikolo 22* (26b 2x4 1x6) K Otieno 31* (60b 3x4) 19.1 Chopra to Tikolo, no run, played to midwicket as Chopra brought on Dravid doing a poor impresonation of wicket-keeper war cry 19.2 Chopra to Tikolo, one run, turned to Agarkar at fineleg Dravid trying a Mongia in continuing to keep up the momentum shouting all the time 19.3 Chopra to Otieno, no run, turned to short fineleg 19.4 Chopra to Otieno, one run, on the legs, swept to Agarkar at deep backward square leg 19.5 Chopra to Tikolo, no run, on the off, played to short midwicket seems like a 5-ball over End of over 20 (2 runs) Kenya 85/2 (RR: 4.25 RRR: 245/30 = 8.17) N Chopra 1-0-2-0 - Ashley Down End K Otieno 32* (62b 3x4) SO Tikolo 23* (29b 2x4 1x6) 19.6 Chopra to Tikolo, no run End of over 20 (2 runs) Kenya 85/2 (RR: 4.25 RRR: 245/30 = 8.17) N Chopra 1-0-2-0 - Ashley Down End K Otieno 32* (62b 3x4) SO Tikolo 23* (30b 2x4 1x6) 20.1 Ganguly to Otieno, no run 20.2 Ganguly to Otieno, one run 20.3 Ganguly to Tikolo, no run 20.4 Ganguly to Tikolo, (noball) no run 20.4 Ganguly to Tikolo, no run 20.5 Ganguly to Tikolo, FOUR, inside edged from outside the off to fineleg 20.6 Ganguly to Tikolo, one run, comes down the track, lofted straight to deep midon. Chopra takes position under the ball and nicely drops it End of over 21 (7 runs) Kenya 92/2 (RR: 4.38 RRR: 238/29 = 8.21) SC Ganguly 3-0-19-0 (2w 1nb) - Pavilion End SO Tikolo 28* (35b 3x4 1x6) K Otieno 33* (64b 3x4) 21.1 Chopra to Tikolo, one run, turned to deep backward square leg 21.2 Chopra to Otieno, one run, swept, falls just short of Agarkar at deep backward square leg 21.3 Chopra to Tikolo, no run, driven back along the pitch. Chopra falls down and fields 21.4 Chopra to Tikolo, one run, pulls from outside the off, forward of square leg 21.5 Chopra to Otieno, one run, pitched up on his legs, played to Tendulkar at deep midon Dravid attempts to say something in Hindi 21.6 Chopra to Tikolo, no run, on the off, played defensively End of over 22 (4 runs) Kenya 96/2 (RR: 4.36 RRR: 234/28 = 8.36) N Chopra 2-0-6-0 - Ashley Down End K Otieno 35* (66b 3x4) SO Tikolo 30* (39b 3x4 1x6) Dravid asks Chopra (in Hindi) to bowl a certain type of ball and applauds Chopra when he delivers the ball as "that is better" 22.1 Ganguly to Otieno, no run, that ball came back from outside the off and cuts Otieno into two. kept low as well as Dravid just manages to collect the ball 22.2 Ganguly to Otieno, one run, on the legs, played to Robin Singh at square leg 22.3 Ganguly to Tikolo, no run, played back to the bowler 22.4 Ganguly to Tikolo, no run, rapped on the pads. Ganguly spills his gut out appealing but Cowie says that was not out 22.5 Ganguly to Tikolo, wide: no run, going down the legside. That looked like it was brushing something and Ganguly naturally appealed. Cowie calls it a wide 22.5 Ganguly to Tikolo, no run, played to Azharuddin at midwicket asking rate has gone over 8.5 22.6 Ganguly to Tikolo, one run, played to long on End of over 23 (3 runs) Kenya 99/2 (RR: 4.30 RRR: 231/27 = 8.56) SC Ganguly 4-0-22-0 (3w 1nb) - Pavilion End SO Tikolo 31* (43b 3x4 1x6) K Otieno 36* (68b 3x4) 23.1 Chopra to Tikolo, one run, turned to short fineleg. 100 up in 23.1 overs 23.2 Chopra to Otieno, one run, swept to deep square leg 23.3 Chopra to Tikolo, wide: no run, outside the off. beaten attempting a cut there 23.3 Chopra to Tikolo, one run, off the bat & pads to short backward square leg 23.4 Chopra to Otieno, one run, swept to deep backward square leg 23.5 Chopra to Tikolo, no run, goes for a big club, mistimes it. back along the pitch 23.6 Chopra to Tikolo, no run, played back to the bowler End of over 24 (5 runs) Kenya 104/2 (RR: 4.33 RRR: 226/26 = 8.69) N Chopra 3-0-11-0 (1w) - Ashley Down End K Otieno 38* (70b 3x4) SO Tikolo 33* (47b 3x4 1x6) 24.1 Ganguly to Otieno, no run, on the stumps, defended back along the pitch 24.2 Ganguly to Otieno, one run, on the legs, played to deep square leg 24.3 Ganguly to Tikolo, one run, on the backfoot, played to long on 24.4 Ganguly to Otieno, two runs, off the toe of the bat, just over Dravid's head 24.5 Ganguly to Otieno, no run, comes down the track, goes for an aggressive shot. rapped on the pads. appeal but not out 24.6 Ganguly to Otieno, FOUR, pulled to deep midwicket, Robin Singh misfields, giving a boundary End of over 25 (8 runs) Kenya 112/2 (RR: 4.48 RRR: 218/25 = 8.72) SC Ganguly 5-0-30-0 (3w 1nb) - Pavilion End SO Tikolo 34* (48b 3x4 1x6) K Otieno 45* (75b 4x4) 25.1 Chopra to Tikolo, one run, tossed up, driven to Srinath at long on Dravid beseeches Nikhil to "think about it" 25.2 Chopra to Otieno, one run, on the legs, played to deep midwicket. Agarkar stops it 25.3 Chopra to Tikolo, no run, forward, plays back to the bowler 25.4 Chopra to Tikolo, one run, swept to deep square leg 25.5 Chopra to Otieno, one run, driven to long on 25.6 Chopra to Tikolo, no run, outside the off, through to keeper End of over 26 (4 runs) Kenya 116/2 (RR: 4.46 RRR: 214/24 = 8.92) N Chopra 4-0-15-0 (1w) - Ashley Down End K Otieno 50* (77b 4x4) SO Tikolo 36* (52b 3x4 1x6) Tendulkar brought on to bowl. Crowd really appreciates 26.1 Tendulkar to Otieno, no run, leg spinner. tucks Otieno in 26.2 Tendulkar to Otieno, wide: FOUR, down the legside. Dravid misses it as well 26.2 Tendulkar to Otieno, one run, turned to short fineleg 26.3 Tendulkar to Tikolo, FOUR, outside the off, swinging away, edged over short thirdman 26.4 Tendulkar to Tikolo, wide: FOUR, down the legside! Tendulkar undoing all that he did with his bat 26.4 Tendulkar to Tikolo, FOUR, tossed up, played through extra covers! 26.5 Tendulkar to Tikolo, FOUR, outside the off, cracked hard past backward point! 26.6 Tendulkar to Tikolo, no run, forward, defended to covers End of over 27 (23 runs) Kenya 139/2 (RR: 5.15 RRR: 191/23 = 8.30) SR Tendulkar 1-0-23-0 (2w) - Pavilion End K Otieno 51* (79b 4x4) SO Tikolo 48* (56b 6x4 1x6) Tendulkar 1-0-23-0 ! 27.1 Chopra to Otieno, FOUR, top edged over fineleg! Kenya all the way! 27.2 Chopra to Otieno, one run, swept to deep square leg. Agarkar fields 27.3 Chopra to Tikolo, no run, turned to short fineleg 27.4 Chopra to Tikolo, two runs, played to deep backward point. Robin Singh fumbles with the ball. 50 for Tikolo 27.5 Chopra to Tikolo, one run, played to short thirdman 27.6 Chopra to Otieno, OUT: pulled into the hands of Agarkar at deep backward square leg! Kenya 147/3, Partnership of 118 K Otieno c Agarkar b Chopra 56 (82b 5x4 0x6) End of over 28 (8 runs) Kenya 147/3 (RR: 5.25 RRR: 183/22 = 8.32) N Chopra 5-0-23-1 (1w) - Ashley Down End SO Tikolo 51* (59b 6x4 1x6) that was a good catch running in and picking up a low catch Srinath brought back 28.1 Srinath to Tikolo, one run, turned to fineleg Odumbe is the new one in 28.2 Srinath to Odumbe, no run, that ball unsettles Odumbe outside the off. The pace almost made Odumbe fall down 28.3 Srinath to Odumbe, wide: no run, down the legs 28.3 Srinath to Odumbe, wide: one run, even wider and the batsmen cross over 150 up for Kenya. 28.2 overs 28.3 Srinath to Tikolo, one run, turned to Mohanty at fineleg 28.4 Srinath to Odumbe, one run, on the legs, turned to Mohanty at fine leg 28.5 Srinath to Tikolo, no run, outside the off, defended 28.6 Srinath to Tikolo, wide: no run, way down the legside. Poor Dravid 28.6 Srinath to Tikolo, legbye: one run, off the pads, rolls to short fineleg End of over 29 (8 runs) Kenya 155/3 (RR: 5.34 RRR: 175/21 = 8.33) J Srinath 6-3-10-0 (3w) - Pavilion End SO Tikolo 53* (63b 6x4 1x6) MO Odumbe 1* (2b) 29.1 Chopra to Tikolo, legbye: one run, turned to short backward square leg 29.2 Chopra to Odumbe, no run, defended to short thirdman 29.3 Chopra to Odumbe, no run, on the stumps. defended 29.4 Chopra to Odumbe, no run, quicker ball, played to covers Dravid shouts "I like what I see" 29.5 Chopra to Odumbe, no run, played to covers Dravid: "come into me!" 29.6 Chopra to Odumbe, no run, collected down the legside. end of a maiden over End of over 30 (1 run, maiden) Kenya 156/3 (RR: 5.20 RRR: 174/20 = 8.70) N Chopra 6-1-23-1 (1w) - Ashley Down End SO Tikolo 53* (64b 6x4 1x6) MO Odumbe 1* (7b) 30.1 Srinath to Tikolo, no run 30.2 Srinath to Tikolo, legbye: one run 30.3 Srinath to Odumbe, no run, defended back along the pitch 30.4 Srinath to Odumbe, no run, played to square leg 30.5 Srinath to Odumbe, one run, pushed to covers, quick run 30.6 Srinath to Tikolo, wide: no run, well outside the off 30.6 Srinath to Tikolo, one run, turned to fineleg End of over 31 (4 runs) Kenya 160/3 (RR: 5.16 RRR: 170/19 = 8.95) J Srinath 7-3-13-0 (4w) - Pavilion End SO Tikolo 54* (67b 6x4 1x6) MO Odumbe 2* (10b) 31.1 Chopra to Tikolo, one run, turned to short fineleg. Srinath fields and enough time in the world for a run 31.2 Chopra to Odumbe, one run 31.3 Chopra to Tikolo, no run, attempted sweep, keeper finds it difficult to collect 31.4 Chopra to Tikolo, no run, played to square leg fielder 31.5 Chopra to Tikolo, no run 31.6 Chopra to Tikolo, one run, to long off End of over 32 (3 runs) Kenya 163/3 (RR: 5.09 RRR: 167/18 = 9.28) N Chopra 7-1-26-1 (1w) - Ashley Down End SO Tikolo 56* (72b 6x4 1x6) MO Odumbe 3* (11b) Azharuddin is trying all his bowlers 32.1 Mohanty to Tikolo, two runs, played to sweeper covers 32.2 Mohanty to Tikolo, no run, much better ball! pitched on the off and moved away beating him all ends up 32.3 Mohanty to Tikolo, OUT: on the stumps. perfect ball. given out Kenya 165/4, Partnership of 18 SO Tikolo lbw b Mohanty 58 (75b 6x4 1x6) DS Mohanty 5.3-0-40-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End he played too far across the ball and paid the price for it asking rate has climbed to 9.43 32.4 Mohanty to Odoyo, no run, outside the off, through to keeper 32.5 Mohanty to Odoyo, no run, well pitched up, played to covers 32.6 Mohanty to Odoyo, no run, pitched up on the off, played to covers End of over 33 (2 runs) Kenya 165/4 (RR: 5.00 RRR: 165/17 = 9.71) DS Mohanty 6-0-40-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End MO Odumbe 3* (11b) T Odoyo 0* (3b) better over there from Mohanty 33.1 Chopra to Odumbe, no run, forward, played defensively Dravid: "great bowling, great bowling, keep it up" 33.2 Chopra to Odumbe, no run, on the off, defended 33.3 Chopra to Odumbe, one run, on the backfoot, played to deep backward square leg 33.4 Chopra to Odoyo, wide: no run, down the legside 33.4 Chopra to Odoyo, no run, forward, defensive 33.5 Chopra to Odoyo, no run, tossed up, played to covers 33.6 Chopra to Odoyo, no run, pushed to midwicket End of over 34 (2 runs) Kenya 167/4 (RR: 4.91 RRR: 163/16 = 10.19) N Chopra 8-1-28-1 (2w) - Ashley Down End MO Odumbe 4* (14b) T Odoyo 0* (6b) 34.1 Mohanty to Odumbe, one run, pushed to covers. Azharuddin fields asking rate over 10 34.2 Mohanty to Odoyo, no run, outside the off, beats the edge through to keeper 34.3 Mohanty to Odoyo, no run, pitched up, goes for a pull, misses. Dravid collects and appeals but not out 34.4 Mohanty to Odoyo, no run, played to Azharuddin at covers 34.5 Mohanty to Odoyo, one run, pushed forward of point for a quick run 34.6 Mohanty to Odumbe, no run, outside the off. attempts to run it to thirdman. misses End of over 35 (2 runs) Kenya 169/4 (RR: 4.83 RRR: 161/15 = 10.73) DS Mohanty 7-0-42-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End T Odoyo 1* (10b) MO Odumbe 5* (16b) better over again from Mohanty. only two runs given 35.1 Chopra to Odoyo, two runs, played over Robin Singh at short fineleg 35.2 Chopra to Odoyo, no run, pushed to offside 35.3 Chopra to Odoyo, no run, on the body 35.4 Chopra to Odoyo, one run, played back to the bowler who pushes it up like a football goalie to midoff 35.5 Chopra to Odumbe, one run, played to deep square leg 35.6 Chopra to Odoyo, one run, played to extra covers End of over 36 (5 runs) Kenya 174/4 (RR: 4.83 RRR: 156/14 = 11.14) N Chopra 9-1-33-1 (2w) - Ashley Down End T Odoyo 5* (15b) MO Odumbe 6* (17b) 36.1 Mohanty to Odoyo, one run, pushed to midwicket, quick run 36.2 Mohanty to Odumbe, no run, played to covers 36.3 Mohanty to Odumbe, no run, pushed to Jadeja (his name features in the commentary for the first time) at backward point 36.4 Mohanty to Odumbe, FOUR, pulled uppishly. Robin flew at square leg and just about takes the catch! it just eluded him 36.5 Mohanty to Odumbe, no run, pushed to Jadeja at backward point 36.6 Mohanty to Odumbe, no run, forward, pushed back to the bowler End of over 37 (5 runs) Kenya 179/4 (RR: 4.84 RRR: 151/13 = 11.62) DS Mohanty 8-0-47-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End T Odoyo 6* (16b) MO Odumbe 10* (22b 1x4) 37.1 Chopra to Odoyo, no run, leading edge falls short of short thirdman 37.2 Chopra to Odoyo, no run, played again to short thirdman, along the ground 37.3 Chopra to Odoyo, no run, defended to silly point 37.4 Chopra to Odoyo, no run, played back to the bowler 37.5 Chopra to Odoyo, no run, bottom edged to short thirdman 37.6 Chopra to Odoyo, no run, rapped on the pads! excellent last over for Chopra End of over 38 (maiden) Kenya 179/4 (RR: 4.71 RRR: 151/12 = 12.58) N Chopra 10-2-33-1 (2w) - Ashley Down End MO Odumbe 10* (22b 1x4) T Odoyo 6* (22b) 38.1 Mohanty to Odumbe, one run, on the backfoot, played to square leg 38.2 Mohanty to Odoyo, no run, pushed to covers 38.3 Mohanty to Odoyo, SIX, down the track, played over deep midoff 38.4 Mohanty to Odoyo, no run, outside the off, through to keeper 38.5 Mohanty to Odoyo, one run, pushed forward of point for a quick run 38.6 Mohanty to Odumbe, no run, played back along the pitch End of over 39 (8 runs) Kenya 187/4 (RR: 4.79 RRR: 143/11 = 13.00) DS Mohanty 9-0-55-3 (1nb) - Pavilion End T Odoyo 13* (26b 1x6) MO Odumbe 11* (24b 1x4) 39.1 Ganguly to Odoyo, one run, pushed to backward point. quick run 39.2 Ganguly to Odumbe, one run, played to deep midoff 39.3 Ganguly to Odoyo, one run, played past covers to deep midoff 39.4 Ganguly to Odumbe, no run, pushed to Robin SIngh at short covers 39.5 Ganguly to Odumbe, two runs, flicked to backward square leg. fielder throws it wild as he slips down End of over 40 (5 runs) Kenya 192/4 (RR: 4.80 RRR: 138/10 = 13.80) SC Ganguly 6-0-35-0 (3w 1nb) - Ashley Down End T Odoyo 15* (28b 1x6) MO Odumbe 14* (27b 1x4) 40.1 Mohanty to Odoyo, one run, played to long on 40.2 Mohanty to Odumbe, OUT: flicked to deep midwicket. Robin SIngh takes an easy catch at the boundary Kenya 193/5, Partnership of 28 MO Odumbe c sub (Singh) b Mohanty 14 (28b 1x4 0x6) DS Mohanty 9.2-0-56-4 (1nb) - Pavilion End 40.3 Mohanty to Aasif Karim, no run 40.4 Mohanty to Aasif Karim, no run 40.5 Mohanty to Aasif Karim, no run 40.6 Mohanty to Aasif Karim, no run, played to covers End of over 41 (1 run) Kenya 193/5 (RR: 4.71 RRR: 137/9 = 15.22) DS Mohanty 10-0-56-4 (1nb) - Pavilion End T Odoyo 16* (29b 1x6) Aasif Karim 0* (4b) 41.1 Ganguly to Odoyo, no run, played back to the bowler 41.2 Ganguly to Odoyo, no run, rapped on the pads. appeal. not out 41.3 Ganguly to Odoyo, one run, played to deep square leg 41.4 Ganguly to Aasif Karim, no run, played to backward point. Jadeja fields 41.5 Ganguly to Aasif Karim, no run, that took off from the pitch and hits Karim in the chest 41.6 Ganguly to Aasif Karim, no run, through to keeper. just missing the stumps End of over 42 (1 run) Kenya 194/5 (RR: 4.62 RRR: 136/8 = 17.00) SC Ganguly 7-0-36-0 (3w 1nb) - Ashley Down End T Odoyo 17* (32b 1x6) Aasif Karim 0* (7b) 42.1 Srinath to Odoyo, one run, played to thirdman 42.2 Srinath to Aasif Karim, one run, inner edged to fineleg 42.3 Srinath to Odoyo, no run, defended to onside 42.4 Srinath to Odoyo, no run, played back along the pitch to the bowler 42.5 Srinath to Odoyo, legbye: one run, off the pads to square leg 42.6 Srinath to Aasif Karim, one run, comes down the track, inside edged to fineleg End of over 43 (4 runs) Kenya 198/5 (RR: 4.60 RRR: 132/7 = 18.86) J Srinath 8-3-16-0 (4w) - Pavilion End Aasif Karim 2* (9b) T Odoyo 18* (36b 1x6) 43.1 Ganguly to Aasif Karim, FOUR, steered to fine thirdman! well played. 200 up for Kenya, 43.1 over 43.2 Ganguly to Aasif Karim, one run, off the leading edge to sweeper covers 43.3 Ganguly to Odoyo, two runs, played to deep midwicket. fielder fumbles. enough time for a couple 43.4 Ganguly to Odoyo, one run, played to deep midwicket 43.5 Ganguly to Aasif Karim, one run, played to Chopra at thirdman 43.6 Ganguly to Odoyo, one run, played to Ramesh at deep square leg End of over 44 (10 runs) Kenya 208/5 (RR: 4.73 RRR: 122/6 = 20.33) SC Ganguly 8-0-46-0 (3w 1nb) - Ashley Down End T Odoyo 22* (39b 1x6) Aasif Karim 8* (12b 1x4) 44.1 Srinath to Odoyo, one run, outside the off, edged to thirdman. no slips around 44.2 Srinath to Aasif Karim, no run, cuts in from outside the off. cramps Karim 44.3 Srinath to Aasif Karim, no run, cramps Karim again with a ball that pitched on the middle and cut in sharply 44.4 Srinath to Aasif Karim, OUT: gives himself a bit of room in order to play to covers. That was too fast for him Kenya 209/6, Partnership of 16 Aasif Karim b Srinath 8 (15b 1x4 0x6) J Srinath 8.4-3-17-1 (4w) - Pavilion End 44.5 Srinath to Vadher, no run, swinging in. rapped on the pads. yorker. Cowie thinks it is not out as it is missing the leg stump 44.6 Srinath to Vadher, no run End of over 45 (1 run) Kenya 209/6 (RR: 4.64 RRR: 121/5 = 24.20) J Srinath 9-3-17-1 (4w) - Pavilion End T Odoyo 23* (40b 1x6) A Vadher 0* (2b) 45.1 Agarkar to Odoyo, no run, outside the off, through to keeper 45.2 Agarkar to Odoyo, no run, full toss, hit hard, falls just short of midoff 45.3 Agarkar to Odoyo, no run, outside the off, swings the bat and misses 45.4 Agarkar to Odoyo, no run, outside the off, Odoyo swings the bat and misses 45.5 Agarkar to Odoyo, one run, played to deep gully. quick run 45.6 Agarkar to Vadher, FOUR, steered past slip. Chopra dives but can't stop End of over 46 (5 runs) Kenya 214/6 (RR: 4.65 RRR: 116/4 = 29.00) AB Agarkar 8-0-32-0 (7w 1nb) - Ashley Down End T Odoyo 24* (45b 1x6) A Vadher 4* (3b 1x4) 46.1 Srinath to Odoyo, no run, played to backward point. Srinath's last over 46.2 Srinath to Odoyo, FOUR, fuller length, picked neatly and lofted over long on 46.3 Srinath to Odoyo, SIX, top edged over thirdman! attempts to pull the ball over midwicket 46.4 Srinath to Odoyo, no run, superb inswinging toe-crusher as Odoyo falls down in pain Srinath must have been really mad to bowl that one. The 4 & 6 really made him crazy 46.5 Srinath to Odoyo, FOUR, picked nicely and pulled over fineleg! that was a good fightback all around! 46.6 Srinath to Odoyo, legbye: one run, rapped on the pads down the legs End of over 47 (15 runs) Kenya 229/6 (RR: 4.87 RRR: 101/3 = 33.67) J Srinath 10-3-31-1 (4w) - Pavilion End T Odoyo 38* (51b 2x4 2x6) A Vadher 4* (3b 1x4) Kenyan required rate is 33.67! 47.1 Agarkar to Odoyo, no run, played straight to backward point 47.2 Agarkar to Odoyo, one run, inswinging full toss, well played to deep midwicket 47.3 Agarkar to Vadher, no run, outside the off, swinging and missing 47.4 Agarkar to Vadher, no run, pushed to Ramesh at midwicket, Vadher takes off but Ramesh misfields and hence Vadher is safe 47.5 Agarkar to Vadher, no run, outside the off, good ball. beaten 47.6 Agarkar to Vadher, one run, steered to thirdman End of over 48 (2 runs) Kenya 231/6 (RR: 4.81 RRR: 99/2 = 49.50) AB Agarkar 9-0-34-0 (7w 1nb) - Ashley Down End A Vadher 5* (7b 1x4) T Odoyo 39* (53b 2x4 2x6) 48.1 Ganguly to Vadher, no run, on the stumps, defended 48.2 Ganguly to Vadher, no run, on the stumps, played back along the pitch 48.3 Ganguly to Vadher, no run, played to midwicket 48.4 Ganguly to Vadher, one run, turned to fineleg 48.5 Ganguly to Odoyo, legbye: one run, turned to square leg last over coming up 48.6 Ganguly to Vadher, no run, pushed to midwicket End of over 49 (2 runs) Kenya 233/6 (RR: 4.76 RRR: 97/1 = 97.00) SC Ganguly 9-0-47-0 (3w 1nb) - Pavilion End T Odoyo 39* (54b 2x4 2x6) A Vadher 6* (12b 1x4) 49.1 Agarkar to Odoyo, OUT: cuts in and bowls him Kenya 233/7, Partnership of 24 T Odoyo b Agarkar 39 (55b 2x4 2x6) AB Agarkar 9.1-0-34-1 (7w 1nb) - Ashley Down End 49.2 Agarkar to MA Suji, no run, played to point 49.3 Agarkar to MA Suji, no run, outside the off, through to keeper 49.4 Agarkar to MA Suji, one run, played to thirdman 49.5 Agarkar to Vadher, legbye: one run 49.6 Agarkar to MA Suji, no run, pushed to midwicket and even before the ball gets fielded crowd runs in and mobs the pitch End of over 50 (2 runs) Kenya 235/7 (RR: 4.70 RRR: 95/0 = 0.00) AB Agarkar 10-0-35-1 (7w 1nb) - Ashley Down End A Vadher 6* (13b 1x4) MA Suji 1* (4b) as India have won the match stumps vandalised and stolen Match State: India won by 94 runs Commentary by venkat@cricinfo.com help@cricinfo.com |