Match Summary - India 188/5 20.0 Overs
Twenty20
World Cup, Semi Final No 2, Durban : Saturday, September 22nd
2007
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India beat Australia by
15 runs
19.6 Joginder Sharma to Johnson, FOUR!!,
short of length delivery on the middle and
leg, angling into the left hander, Johnson
goes on the backfoot and pulls it to deep
square leg for four, that is not enough,
the Indians have won and are into the
Finals!!!
19.5 Joginder Sharma to Lee, THATS
OUT!! Bowled!!
Joginder Sharma to Lee, out Bowled!!
full and straight on the stumps, right
up there in the blockhole, Lee comes
on the frontfoot and looks to slog it
out, misses and Joginder Sharma hits!!!
the Australians are out!!! Lee b Joginder
Sharma 2(2)
19.4 Joginder Sharma to Lee, 2
runs, full toss on the middle and leg, angling
into the right hander, Lee closes the face
of the bat and whips it to mid wicket for
a couple, this is it!!! the Indian crowd
is already celebrating!!!
Brett Lee, right handed bat,
comes to the crease
19.3 Joginder Sharma to Hussey, THATS
OUT!! Caught!!
Joginder Sharma to Hussey, out Caught
by Yuvraj at deep mid wicket!! full toss
on the middle and leg, angling away from
the left hander, Hussey goes on the backfoot
and looks to slam it across the line, skies
it high up in the air and holes out to Yuvraj,
look at Yuvraj there!!! he is over the moon!!! Hussey
c Yuvraj b Joginder Sharma 13(12) [6s-1]
19.2 Joginder Sharma to Hussey, no run, fuller
length delivery on the stumps, Hussey shows the
full face of the bat and plays it straight back
to the bowler, right up there in the blockhole
again!!!
19.1 Joginder Sharma
to Hussey, no run, fuller length delivery on
the off, angling away from the left hander,
right up in the blockhole, Hussey comes on
the frontfoot and looks to drive it, misses
it completely
Joginder Sharma will bowl
the final over
20:12 Australia 167/5 - They
need another 22 runs to win from 6 balls
18.6 RP Singh to Haddin, 2 runs, fuller
length delivery outside the off stump, sliding
away from the right hander, Haddin comes on the
frontfoot and drives it to long off for a couple,
Hussey will be on strike!!!
18.5 RP Singh to Haddin, no run, fuller
length delivery on the off, angling away from
the right hander, Haddin stays back inside the
crease and looks to cross bat it on the leg side,
misses it completely
18.4 RP Singh to Hussey, 1 run, fuller
length delivery on the middle and leg, angling
into the left hander, Hussey comes on the frontfoot
and cross bats it to deep mid wicket for a single
18.3 RP Singh to Haddin, 1 run, fuller
length delivery on the off, angling away from
the right hander, Haddin comes on the frontfoot
and looks to go for the drive, inside edge onto
the pads and they go through for a quick single
18.3 RP Singh to Haddin, no ball,
high high full toss on the middle and leg, Haddin
goes on the backfoot and looks to duck under
it, hit on the shoulders, down to short fine
leg, apology straightaway from RP Singh, that
was a beamer!!!
18.2 RP Singh to Haddin, no run, fuller
length delivery outside the off stump, sliding
away from the right hander, Haddin comes on the
frontfoot and looks to go for the drive on the
rise, misses it again, so, 2 dots already!!!
18.1 RP Singh to Haddin, no run,
good length delivery on the off, slanting away
from the right hander, Haddin goes on the backfoot
and looks to slash it away, misses it completely
Rudra Pratap Singh is back into the
attack
20:06 Australia 162/5 - They need
another 27 runs to win from 12 balls
17.6 Harbhajan to Haddin, 1 run, yorker
length delivery on the middle and leg, drifting into
the right hander, Haddin shows the full face of the
bat and turns it to short mid wicket for a quick
single, beautiful over this!!!
17.5 Harbhajan to Hussey, 1 run, flighted
delivery outside the off stump, spins away from the
left hander, Hussey comes on the frontfoot and drives
it to long off
17.4 Harbhajan to Hussey, no run, another
yorker length delivery on the stumps, cramping up the
left hander, Hussey comes on the frontfoot and plays
it back to the bowler
17.3 Harbhajan to Hussey, no run, yorker length
delivery on the stumps, sliding into the left hander,
Hussey gets forward and looks to defend it, inside edge
onto the pads
17.2 Harbhajan to Haddin, 1 run, doosra on
the off, spins away from the right hander, Haddin comes
on the frontfoot and steers that to gully for a single
Brad Haddin, right handed bat, comes to the
crease
17.1 Harbhajan to Clarke, THATS
OUT!! Bowled!!
Harbhajan to Clarke, out Bowled!! full
and straight on the stumps, slanting into the right
hander sharply, Clarke makes room outside the leg
stump and looks to heave it over the top, misses
it and stump is knocked back!!! Harbhajan is fired
up!!! Clarke
b Harbhajan 3(3)
Harbhajan Singh is back into the
attack
20:01 Australia 159/4 - They need another
30 runs to win from 18 balls
16.6 Pathan to Clarke, 1 run, good length delivery
on the middle and leg, straying onto the pads, Clarke closes
the face of the bat and glances it to short fine leg
16.5 Pathan to Clarke, 2 runs, good length
delivery down the leg side, Clarke shuffles across and
glances it to fine leg for a couple, Joginder Sharma
chases it and cuts it off, can't stop the two
Michael Clarke, right handed bat, comes to
the crease
16.4 Pathan to Symonds, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
Pathan to Symonds, out Bowled!! fuller length delivery
on the stumps, slanting into the right hander, Symonds
makes room outside the leg stump and looks to slap it away,
the off stump is down and out!!! Symonds b Pathan 43(26)
[4s-3 6s-2]
16.3 Pathan to Hussey, 1 run, fuller length
delivery on the off, angling away from the left hander,
Hussey comes on the frontfoot and drives it to mid off,
a direct hit would have had Hussey there, poor fielding
this
16.2 Pathan to Hussey, SIX!!, fuller length
delivery outside the off stump, holding its line, Hussey
comes on the frontfoot and swats it over the top, between
midwicket and long on for a massive six!!! he is such a dangerous
player
16.1 Pathan to Symonds, 1 run, fuller length delivery down the leg side, Symonds comes on the frontfoot and looks to go for the flick, inside edges it to the keeper, tough chance goes a begging
Irfan Pathan is back into the attack
19:56 Australia 148/3 - They need another
41 runs to win from 24 balls
15.6 Joginder Sharma to Hussey, 2 runs, fuller
length delivery on the stumps, sliding away from the left
hander, Hussey shows the full face of the bat and drives
it to long off for a couple, pressure on Uthappa and he fumbles
15.5 Joginder Sharma to Symonds, 1 run, yorker length delivery
on the middle and leg, drifting into the right hander, Symonds
comes on the frontfoot and drives it to long on for a single
Hussey has pulled a muscle it seems. Clarke was running
into run for him but was sent back by the field umpires. The
physio is attending to Hussey meanwhile.
15.4 Joginder Sharma to Symonds, 2 runs, yorker length delivery
on the middle and leg, angling into the right hander, Symonds
shows the full face of the bat and drives it to long on for
a couple
15.4 Joginder Sharma to Symonds, wide, bouncer goes
too high on that occasion
15.3 Joginder Sharma to Symonds, 2 runs, yorker length delivery
on the middle and leg, angling into the right hander, Symonds
shows the full face of the bat and smashes it to long on, great
effort from Uthappa, falls just short of him
15.2 Joginder Sharma to Symonds, FOUR!!, full toss on
the middle and leg, straying onto the pads, Symonds goes on
the backfoot and swats it to backward square leg for four,
this is terrible bowling from Joginder Sharma
15.1 Joginder Sharma to Hussey, 1 run, fuller length delivery
outside the off stump, sliding away from the left hander, Hussey
comes on the frontfoot and drives it to cover for a single
Joginder Sharma is back into the attack
19:48 Australia 135/3 - They need another 54 runs to
win from 30 balls
14.6 Sreesanth to Symonds, no run, full toss on the stumps,
slanting into the right hander, Symonds shows the full face
of the bat and plays it back to the bowler, agression shown
by Sreesanth on that occasion, end of a terrific spell by him!!!
14.5 Sreesanth to Hussey, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside
the off stump, Hussey comes on the frontfoot and drives it
to sweeper cover for a single
Mike
Hussey,
left
handed
bat,
comes
to
the
crease
BIG WICKET!!!
14.4 Sreesanth to Hayden, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
Sreesanth to Hayden, out Bowled!! full and straight
on the stumps, sliding into the left hander, Hayden makes room
outside the leg stump and looks to heave it over the top, misses
and the off stump goes for a jog, big wicket this!!! Hayden
b Sreesanth 62(47) [4s-4 6s-4]
14.3 Sreesanth to Symonds, 1 run, yorker length delivery on
the stumps, sliding into the right hander, Symonds opens the
face of the bat and slices it down to third man for a single
14.2 Sreesanth to Symonds, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery
outside the off stump, holding its line on that occasion, Symonds
comes on the frontfoot and looks to go for the crashing drive,
outside edges it down to third man for a four, streaky but
effective
14.1 Sreesanth to Symonds, no run, fuller length delivery on
the off, angling into the right hander, Symonds makes room
outside the leg stump and looks to slap it away, inside edges
it past his stumps, down to the keeper
Sreesanth
is
back
into
the
attack for
India,
this
needs
to
be
a
big
one,
they
need
a
wicket
19:43 Australia 129/2 - They need another 60 runs to win from
36 balls
13.6 Harbhajan to Symonds, 1 run, full toss on the middle and
leg, Symonds comes down the track and looks to hoick it away,
mistimes it to short mid wicket, charges in for a quick single,
Yuvraj has a shy but he misses
13.5 Harbhajan to Hayden, 1 run, back of a length delivery
on the off, angling into the left hander, Hayden makes room
outside the leg stump and looks to slap it away, mistimes that
to gully
13.4 Harbhajan to Hayden, no run, fuller length delivery on
the stumps, Hayden shows the full face of the bat and punches
it back to the bowler, excellent stop on his follow through
13.3 Harbhajan to Hayden, no run, Harbhajan tosses it up
on the off, curving in and spinning away from the left
hander, Hayden waits for it and looks to steer it down,
misses it, beats the outside edge
13.2 Harbhajan to Symonds, 1 run, back of a length delivery
on the off, hurrying onto the right hander, Symonds goes on
the backfoot and stabs it to short cover
13.1 Harbhajan to Symonds, SIX!!, delivery looped
up outside the off stump, spins back into the right hander,
Symonds kneels down and slogs it over mid wicket for a biggie!!!
that was hit as clean as a whistle!!!
19:39 Australia 120/2 - They need another 69 runs to
win from 42 balls
12.6 Sehwag to Hayden, SIX!!, full and straight on the
stumps, sliding into the left hander, Hayden shows the full
face of the bat and smashes it straight down the ground for
a six, 20 comes off this over!!!
12.5 Sehwag to Hayden, 2 runs, delivery looped up on the off,
Hayden comes down the track and heaves it between extra cover
and long off for a couple, well cut off by Uthappa in the deep
Free Hit
12.5 Sehwag to Hayden, no ball, 2 runs, delivery looped
up on the middle and leg, angling into the left hander, Hayden
kneels down and slogs it to deep mid wicket for a couple, FREE
HIT coming up now!!!
12.4 Sehwag to Hayden, SIX!!, high full toss outside
the off stump, pleading to be hit, Hayden comes on the frontfoot
and whacks it over mid wicket for a biggie!!! that was just
a formality, Hayden reaches his FIFTY!!
12.3 Sehwag to Symonds, 1 run, Sehwag tosses it up outside
the off stump, spins back into the right hander, Symonds
comes on the frontfoot and chops it to extra cover for a
single
12.2 Sehwag to Hayden, 1 run, flighted delivery on the middle
and leg, curving into the left hander, Hayden kneels down
and looks to sweep it away, bottom edges it to fine leg
for a single
12.1 Sehwag to Symonds, 1 run, delivery looped up on the middle
and leg, curving into the right hander, Symonds walks down
the pitch and clips it to deep mid wicket for a single, just
wide of the man in the circle
Virender
Sehwag,
right-arm
off
break,
comes
into
the
attack
19:34 Australia 100/2 - They need another 89 runs to win from
48 balls
11.6 Harbhajan to Hayden, 2 runs, delivery looped up on the
off, curving into the left hander, Hayden comes down the track
and smashes it between extra cover and long off for a couple,
in the air but safe
11.5 Harbhajan to Hayden, no run, yorker length delivery
on the stumps, right up there in the blockhole, Hayden
shows the full face of the bat and plays it back to the
bowler
11.4 Harbhajan to Symonds, 1 run, flattish delivery on the
middle and leg, slanting into him, Symonds shuffles across
and turns it to short mid wicket for a quick single
11.3 Harbhajan to Hayden, 1 run, fuller length delivery on
the middle and leg, drifting into the left hander, Hayden closes
the face of the bat and clips it to mid wicket for a single
11.2 Harbhajan to Symonds, 1 run, flighted delivery on the
middle and leg, curving into the right hander, Symonds
reaches for it and drives it to long on for a single
11.1 Harbhajan to Symonds, 2 runs, delivery looped up on
the middle and leg, spins back into the right hander, Symonds
comes down the track and looks to sweep it away, off the
gloves to fine leg for a couple
19:31 Australia 93/2 - They need another 96 runs to
win from 54 balls
10.6 Pathan to Hayden, SIX!!, fuller length delivery
on the stumps, sliding into the left hander, Hayden comes on
the frontfoot and slams it over long on for a biggie!!! that
was a sparkling shot!!!
10.5 Pathan to Symonds, 1 run, good length delivery on the
off, angling away from the right hander, Symonds opens the
face of the bat and steers it down to third man for a single
10.4 Pathan to Symonds, SIX!!, back of a length delivery
on the stumps, slanting away from the right hander with some
sharp kick off the deck, Symonds makes room outside the leg
stump and smashes it over deep extra cover for a biggie!!!
that was creamed away
10.3 Pathan to Hayden, 1 run, yorker length delivery on the
stumps, sliding into the left hander, Hayden stays back
inside the crease and chops it to long on for a single
only
10.2 Pathan to Symonds, 1 run, good length delivery on the
stumps, slanting away from the right hander, Symonds opens
the face of the bat and steers it down to third man
10.1 Pathan to Hayden, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the
stumps, slanting into the left hander, Hayden comes on the
frontfoot and slams it to long on for a single, that went racing
to RP Singh at the edge of the fence
19:27 Australia 77/2 - They need another 112 runs to win from
60 balls
9.6 Harbhajan to Symonds, no run, flighted delivery on the
off, spins back into the right hander, Symonds comes down the
track and drives it straight to the fielder at cover
9.5 Harbhajan to Symonds, 2 runs, delivery looped up down
the leg side, Symonds closes the face of the bat and glances
it to fine leg for a couple, the man in the deep cuts it
off
9.4 Harbhajan to Symonds, no run, flighted delivery on the
off, spins back into the right hander, Symonds shows the full
face of the bat and plays it straight back to the bowler
9.3 Harbhajan to Hayden, 1 run, delivery looped up on the middle
and leg, Hayden kneels down and sweeps it to deep mid wicket
for a single, doesn't get the elevation on that occasion
9.2 Harbhajan to Hayden, no run, delivery looped up outside
the off stump, spins away from the left hander, Hayden
goes on the backfoot and looks to pull it on the leg side,
misses it
9.1 Harbhajan to Hayden, 2 runs, delivery looped up outside
the off stump, curving into the left hander, Hayden comes on
the frontfoot and drives it to long off for a couple, good
running between the wickets
Harbhajan
Singh,
right-arm
off
break,
comes
into
the
attack
19:24 Australia 72/2 - They need another 117 runs to win from
66 balls
8.6 Pathan to Symonds, FOUR!!, touch short of good length
delivery outside the off stump, slanting away from the right
hander, Symonds opens the face of the bat and stabs it to square
third man for four, valiant effort from Sreesanth but in vain!!!
8.5 Pathan to Symonds, no run, fuller length delivery outside
the off stump, sliding away from the right hander, Symonds
comes on the frontfoot and drives it straight to the fielder
at point
Andrew Symonds, right handed bat, comes to the crease
8.4 Pathan to Hodge, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
Pathan to Hodge, out Caught by Joginder
Sharma at short fine leg!! back of a length delivery on the
middle and leg, straying down the leg side, Hodge goes on
the backfoot and pulls it straight to the man at the edge
of the circle, Hodge is absolutely disappointed!!! Hodge
c Joginder Sharma b Pathan 11(10) [6s-1]
8.3 Pathan to Hayden, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside
the off stump, holding its line on that occasion, Hayden comes
on the frontfoot and cross bats it to long on for a single
8.2 Pathan to Hayden, no run, touch short of good length delivery
on the off, angling into the left hander, Hayden goes on the
backfoot and looks to pull it away, misses it, beaten by the
extra pace there
8.2 Pathan to Hayden, wide, way way outside the off
stump on that occasion
8.1 Pathan to Hayden, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on
the middle and leg, angling into the left hander, Hayden
goes on the backfoot and looks to pull it away, top edges
it to fine leg for a couple, beats the short fine leg fielder
19:18 Australia 64/1 - They need another 125 runs to
win from 72 balls
7.6 Joginder Sharma to Hodge, SIX!!, fuller length delivery
on the middle and leg, drifting into the right hander, Hodge
clears his frontfoot out of the way and slams it over mid wicket
for a biggie!!! that went way back into the stands
7.5 Joginder Sharma to Hayden, 1 run, back of a length delivery
on the off, angling away from the left hander, Hayden opens
the face of the bat and back cuts it to square third man for
a single
7.4 Joginder Sharma to Hayden, SIX!!, fuller length
delivery on the middle and leg, drifting into the left hander,
Hayden kneels down and slogs it over deep square leg for a
massive massive hit!!! that was a crunching shot!!!
7.3 Joginder Sharma to Hayden, no run, fuller length delivery
outside the off stump, sliding away from the left hander, Hayden
comes on the frontfoot and drives it straight to the fielder
at cover, the keeper is standing up to the stumps
7.2 Joginder Sharma to Hayden, FOUR!!, short of length
delivery on the middle and leg, straying onto the pads, Hayden
shuffles across and looks to slam it past backward square leg,
inside edges it to fine leg for four, streaky but effective
7.1 Joginder Sharma to Hodge, 1 run, good length delivery on
the middle and leg, drifting into the right hander, Hodge closes
the face of the bat and glances it to deep square leg for a
single
Joginder Sharma, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
19:14 Australia 46/1 - They need another 143 runs to
win from 78 balls
6.6 Pathan to Hayden, 2 runs, short of length delivery outside
the off stump, slower delivery this, Hayden makes room outside
the leg stump and looks to slap it away, mistimes it to extra
cover for a couple
6.5 Pathan to Hayden, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery
on the stumps, slanting into the left hander, Hayden makes
room outside the off stump and scoops it to fine leg for four,
innovation at it's best!!!
6.4 Pathan to Hodge, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the
off, angling away from the right hander, Hodge goes on the
backfoot and drops it to short cover for a quick single, a
shy at the striker's end but misses it by a big margin
6.3 Pathan to Hodge, 2 runs, short of length delivery outside
the off stump, sliding away from the right hander, Hodge opens
the face of the bat and back cuts it to square third man for
a couple
6.2 Pathan to Hodge, no run, back of a length delivery on the
off, angling away from the right hander, Hodge comes down the
track and looks to go for the big slash, mistimes it straight
to the fielder at point
6.1 Pathan to Hodge, no run, touch short of good length delivery
on the off, angling away from the right hander, Hodge opens
the face of the bat and steers it straight to the fielder at
point
Irfan
Pathan,
left-arm
fast
medium,
comes
into
the
attack
19:10 Australia 37/1 - They need another 152 runs to win from
84 balls
5.6 Sreesanth to Hayden, no run, touch short of good length
delivery on the off, angling away from the left hander, Hayden
comes on the frontfoot and lifts his bat and lets it go, another
good over from Sreesanth
5.5 Sreesanth to Hayden, no run, good length delivery on
the off, sliding away from the left hander, Hayden comes
on the frontfoot and shoulders arms to it, this is real
tight bowling from Sreesanth here
5.4 Sreesanth to Hodge, 1 run, short of length delivery outside
the off stump, Hodge goes on the backfoot and upper cuts it
down to third man
5.3 Sreesanth to Hodge, no run, good length delivery on the
stumps, sliding into the right hander, Hodge shows the full
face of the bat and plays it back to the bowler, another huge
glare from Sreesanth
5.2 Sreesanth to Hodge, no run, good length delivery outside
the off stump, shaping away from the right hander, Hodge comes
on the frontfoot and shoulders arms to it
Bradley Hodge, right handed bat, comes to the crease
That was a big wicket for India and a perfect response to the
last over
5.1 Sreesanth to Gilchrist, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
Sreesanth to Gilchrist, out Bowled!! full and straight
on the stumps, straightening after pitching, Gilchrist comes
on the frontfoot and looks to drive it through the line, Gilchrist
misses and Sreesanth hits, he is all smiles now, Gilchrist
is on his way back to the hut!!! Gilchrist b Sreesanth 22(13)
[4s-2 6s-2]
19:05 Australia 36/0 - They need another 153 runs to
win from 90 balls
4.6 RP Singh to Gilchrist, 1 run, yorker length delivery on
the stumps, sliding into the left hander, Gilchrist stays back
inside the crease and chops it to mid on for a single
4.5 RP Singh to Hayden, leg byes, 1 run, fuller length delivery
on the middle and leg, drifting into the left hander, Hayden
shuffles across and looks to turn it, off the pads to short
mid wicket
4.4 RP Singh to Hayden, FOUR!!, good length delivery
on the middle and leg, angling into the left hander, Hayden
comes down the track and smashes it straight down the ground
for four, well timed by the big man!!!
4.3 RP Singh to Gilchrist, 1 run, yorker length delivery
on the off, angling into the left hander, Gilchrist gets
forward and looks to defend it, inside edge onto the pads
and they go through for a quick single
4.2 RP Singh to Gilchrist, SIX!!, full and straight
on the stumps, Gilchrist shows the full face of the bat and
lifts it over the top, straight down the ground for a six,
that went miles up in the air and managed to cross the fence
as well
4.1 RP Singh to Gilchrist, FOUR!!, good length
delivery on the middle and leg, drifting into the left hander,
Gilchrist comes on the frontfoot and swats it to deep mid wicket
for four, that found the biggest gap on the onside field
19:00 Australia 19/0 - They need another 170 runs to win
3.6 Sreesanth to Hayden, no run, fuller length delivery on
the stumps, Hayden shows the full face of the bat and plays
it straight back to the bowler, Sreesanth is all fired up!!!
3.5 Sreesanth to Hayden, leg byes, 2 runs, good length delivery
on the middle and leg, hurrying onto the left hander, Hayden
stays back inside the crease and looks to defend it, rapped
on the pads and a big appeal, turned down, the impact
was just too high on that occasion, overthrows and they take
an extra run!!!
3.4 Sreesanth to Hayden, no run, this is a peach of a delivery,
good length delivery on the off, pitched up in the corridor
of uncertainty, shaping away from him, Hayden gets forward
and looks to drive it on the rise, beats the outside edge by
a kitten's whisker
3.3 Sreesanth to Hayden, no run, good length delivery on the
off, shaping away from the left hander, Hayden walks down the
track and looks to swat it on the leg side, misses it completely
3.2 Sreesanth to Hayden, no run, fuller length delivery on
the stumps, sliding into the left hander, Hayden shows the
full face of the bat and plays it back to the bowler, agression
shown by Sreesanth there, a few words exchanged there as well
3.1 Sreesanth to Hayden, no run, fuller length delivery on
the off, angling away from the left hander, Hayden comes on
the frontfoot and looks to go for the drive on the rise, misses
it
18:56 Australia 17/0 - They need another 172 runs to
win
2.6 RP Singh to Gilchrist, SIX!!, fuller length delivery
on the middle and leg, straying onto the pads, Gilchrist closes
the face of the bat and swats it over backward square leg for
a biggie!!! that was a massive hit, strong wrists coming into
play!!!
2.4 RP Singh to Hayden, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside
the off stump, sliding into the left hander, Hayden opens the
face of the bat and slices it to square third man for a single,
slight fumble but no damage
2.3 RP Singh to Hayden, no run, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg, drifting into the pads sharply, Hayden comes
on the frontfoot and looks to go for the drive, rapped on the
pads and a stifled appeal, turned down, the ball was
slipping down the leg side
2.2 RP Singh to Hayden, no run, short of length delivery on
the off, shaping away from the left hander with some sharp
kick off the deck, Hayden goes on the backfoot and looks to
pull it away, misses it
2.1 RP Singh to Hayden, no run, fuller length delivery on the
off, sliding into the left hander, Hayden comes on the frontfoot
and drives it straight to the fielder at cover
18:52 Australia 10/0 - They need another 179 runs to win
1.6 Sreesanth to Hayden, 1 run, touch short of good length
delivery on the off, angling away from the left hander, Hayden
goes on the backfoot and looks to defend it, inside edges it
to short fine leg for a single, straightaway a big glare from
Sreesanth on that occasion
1.5 Sreesanth to Hayden, no run, touch short of good length
delivery on the off, slanting away from the left hander, Hayden
takes a good look at it, lifts his bat and lets it go
1.4 Sreesanth to Hayden, no run, fuller length delivery on
the off, angling away from the left hander, Hayden comes on
the frontfoot and shoulders arms to it
1.3 Sreesanth to Hayden, no run, good length delivery on the
off, slanting away from the left hander, Hayden comes down
the track and looks to swat it away, misses it completely,
wild slog and misses it
1.2 Sreesanth to Hayden, no run, good length delivery outside
the off stump, angling away from the left hander, Hayden comes
on the frontfoot and lifts his bat and lets it go
1.1 Sreesanth to Hayden, FOUR!!, fuller length
delivery on the off, angling away from the left hander, Hayden
leans into the shot and drives it between extra cover and long
off for four, classic shot!!!
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fast
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the
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18:47 Australia 5/0 - They need another 184 runs to win
0.6 RP Singh to Gilchrist, no run, fuller length delivery on
the stumps, sliding into the left hander, Gilchrist comes on
the frontfoot and drives it straight to the fielder at cover,
end of the first over from RP Singh!!!
0.5 RP Singh to Gilchrist, no run, good length delivery on
the off, pitched up in the corridor of uncertainty, curving
in and shapes away, Gilchrist gets forward and looks to jab
at it, misses it completely, close to the outside edge on that
occasion
0.4 RP Singh to Gilchrist, no run, fuller length delivery on
the off, swinging away from the left hander at the last moment,
Gilchrist stays rooted in the crease and looks to go for the
airy fairy drive, misses it
0.3 RP Singh to Gilchrist, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery
on the middle and leg, juicy juicy half volley, Gilchrist
shows the full face of the bat and punches it between midwicket
and long on for four, that was sweetly timed by Gilchrist!!!
0.2 RP Singh to Gilchrist, no run, fuller length delivery on
the off, swinging into the left hander sharply, Gilchrist comes
on the frontfoot and mistimes a drive straight to the fielder
at mid off
0.2 RP Singh to Gilchrist, wide, straying down the leg
side, first runs in the form of an extra!!!
0.1 RP Singh to Gilchrist, no run, fuller length delivery
on the off, sliding into the left hander, Gilchrist shows
the full face of the bat and drives it straight to the
fielder at mid off
Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden are at the crease. Adam
Gilchrist is on strike. Rudra Pratap Singh will open
the attack
What an innings by India, no fear cricket, Singh and Dhoni
were superb, its a huge target to chase at fortress Kingsmead,
stunning cricket. India are just one good bowling performance
away from a dream final against Pakistan
India 188/5 20.0 Overs
19.6 Johnson to Pathan, leg byes, FOUR!!, short of length
delivery on the off, angling into the left hander, Pathan goes
on the backfoot and looks to pull it away, off the shoulder
down to third man for four, Gilchrist dives across but fails
to stop it, runs in any form are welcome!!! the Indians finish
on a good note!!!
Irfan Pathan, left handed bat, comes to the crease
19.5 Johnson to Rohit Sharma, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!
Johnson to Rohit Sharma, out Dhoni Run Out!! fuller
length delivery outside the off stump, angling away from the
right hander, Rohit Sharma comes on the frontfoot and looks
to slog it away, misses and they go for a quick single, a direct
hit from the keeper and Dhoni is well short of his ground!!! Dhoni
run out (Gilchrist) 36(18) [4s-4 6s-1]
19.4 Johnson to Dhoni, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the
off, angling away from the right hander, Dhoni comes on the
frontfoot and looks to drive it away on the rise, inside edge
onto the pads and they go through for a quick single
19.3 Johnson to Dhoni, no run, back of a length delivery
on the middle and leg, angling away from the right hander,
slower one this, Dhoni comes down the track and looks to
bludgeon it away, misses it, Rohit Sharma charges in for
a quick run, Dhoni denies, appeal for a run out, Rohit
Sharma is just in at the right time
Dhoni swings and misses, Sharma sets off for a bye, Dhoni
wants the strike and sends him back, Direct hit at the bowler's
end, third umpire is in picture.
19.2 Johnson to Dhoni, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on
the middle and leg, straying onto the body, Dhoni goes on the
backfoot and pulls it to backward square leg for a couple,
doesn't get hold of that one on that occasion
19.1 Johnson to Dhoni, 2 runs, back of a length delivery outside
the off stump, angling away from the right hander, Dhoni goes
on the backfoot and looks to slap it away, mistimes it to cover
for a couple, no chance for the fielder there to take a catch
Mitchell Johnson will bowl the final over
Big, big over, India are in the box seat, 6 balls to
go, could they reach 200, 179/4
18.6 Bracken to Rohit Sharma, SIX!!, fuller length delivery
on the middle and leg, angling into the right hander, Rohit
Sharma comes on the frontfoot and whacks it over long on for
a biggie!!! that went sailing again!!!
18.5 Bracken to Dhoni, 1 run, yorker length delivery on the
stumps, sliding into the right hander, Dhoni comes on the frontfoot
and looks to chop it away, mistimes it to long off for a single
18.4 Bracken to Dhoni, FOUR!!, slower delivery on
the middle and leg, drifting into the right hander, Dhoni
closes the face of the bat and swats it to backward square
leg for a four this time, he is on a roll now!!!
It could go all the way, huge, huge, huge!!!!!!!
18.3 Bracken to Dhoni, SIX!!, fuller length delivery
on the middle and leg, angling into the right hander, Dhoni
clears his frontfoot out of the way and smashes it over long
on for a biggie!!! fielders converging but you need to cross
the ropes to take it, lusty blow!!!
18.2 Bracken to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, slower delivery on the
off, angling into the right hander, Rohit Sharma opens
the face of the bat and steers it down to third man for
a single
18.1 Bracken to Rohit Sharma, no run, back of a length delivery
on the stumps, sliding into the right hander, Rohit Sharma
shows the full face of the bat and plays it back to the bowler
Nathan Bracken is back into the attack
A big gamble from Gilchrist bringing Clarke into the
attack, did it work, one wicket but 13 runs, 161/4
17.6 Clarke to Dhoni, FOUR!!, delivery
looped up on the middle and leg, angling into the right hander,
Dhoni comes down the track and smashes it straight down the
ground for four, one bounce over the ropes, that almost went
all the way
17.5 Clarke to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, back of a length short
of length on the off, angling into the right hander, Dhoni
goes on the backfoot and stabs it to long off for a single
17.4 Clarke to Dhoni, no run, back of a length delivery on
the off, angling into the right hander, Dhoni goes on the
backfoot and slaps it to long off for a single
Rohit Sharma, right handed bat, comes to the crease
17.3 Clarke to Yuvraj, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
Clarke to Yuvraj, out Caught by Hussey at deep mid
wicket!! delivery looped up on the middle and leg, curving
into the left hander, Yuvraj goes down on one knee and looks
to slog sweep another one away, finds the man in the deep,
the gamble has paid off!!! Yuvraj c Hussey b Clarke 70(30)
[4s-5 6s-5]
17.2 Clarke to Yuvraj, SIX!!, delivery looped up on
the middle and leg, slanting away from the left hander, Yuvraj
kneels down and slog sweeps it over deep mid wicket for a
massive six!!! this is another lusty blow!!!
17.1 Clarke to Dhoni, 1 run, delivery looped up on the middle
and leg, angling into the right hander, Dhoni comes down
the track and drives it straight down the ground for a single,
didn't get hold of that one on that occasion
Michael Clarke, left-arm spin, comes into the attack
Good over from Lee, with 3 overs to go India will
be aiming to set a score of at least 175 runs, 148/3
16.6 Lee to Yuvraj, 2 runs, yorker length delivery on the
stumps, sliding away from the left hander, Yuvraj stays back
inside the crease and chops it to long on for a couple, another
brilliant over from Lee, end of his spell!!!
16.5 Lee to Dhoni, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the middle
and leg, straying onto the pads, Dhoni closes the face of
the bat and whips it to deep square leg for a single, there
is a man in the deep
16.4 Lee to Yuvraj, 1 run, yorker length delivery outside
the off stump, angling away from the left hander, Yuvraj
opens the face of the bat and slices it to point for a quick
single, went straight to the fielder but Dhoni is just too
quick
16.3 Lee to Yuvraj, no run, yorker length delivery on the off,
angling away from the left hander, Yuvraj stays back inside
the crease and looks to chop it away, misses it completely
16.2 Lee to Dhoni, 1 run, short of length delivery on the
middle and leg, angling into the right hander, Dhoni goes
on the backfoot and looks to pull it away, scoops it to
deep mid wicket for a single, falls in no man's land
16.1 Lee to Dhoni, 2 runs, yorker length delivery on the stumps,
sliding into the right hander sharply, Dhoni shows the full
face of the bat and chops it straight down the ground for a
couple, this was so well bowled and still they managed to pick
up a couple
Brett Lee is back into the attack
Four overs to go and India will be looking for a big score,
141/3
15.6 Symonds to Yuvraj, no run, fuller length delivery on
the off, angling into the left hander, Yuvraj gets forward
and punches it straight to the fielder at short cover
15.5 Symonds to Yuvraj, FOUR!!, full toss on the off,
angling away from the left hander, Yuvraj makes room outside
the leg stump and smashes it to extra cover, beats the man
in the circle and thunders into the advertising boards!!!
15.4 Symonds to Dhoni, 1 run, delivery looped up on the off,
curving into the right hander, Dhoni comes on the frontfoot
and drives it to long off for a single only
15.3 Symonds to Dhoni, FOUR!!, short of length delivery
on the middle and leg, angling into the right hander, Dhoni
goes on the backfoot and hammers it to deep mid wicket for
back to back boundaries!!! Symonds is having a tough time
15.2 Symonds to Dhoni, FOUR!!, full and straight on
the stumps, straighening after pitching, Dhoni shows the
full face of the bat and smashes it straight down the ground,
no chance whatsoever for the fielder in the deep
15.1 Symonds to Yuvraj, 1 run, delivery looped up on the middle
and leg, angling into the left hander, Yuvraj makes room outside
the leg stump and drives it to long on for a single only
Andrew Symonds is back into the attack
Despite losing that wicket India are in control, 7
wickets in hand and five overs to go, it could be a big score,
127/2
14.6 Johnson to Dhoni, no run, good length delivery on the
middle and leg, drifting into the right hander, Dhoni shuffles
across and turns it straight to the fielder at short mid wicket
14.5 Johnson to Yuvraj, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg, drifting into the left hander, Yuvraj closes
the face of the bat and clips it to backward square leg for
a single, just short of the fielder in the deep
14.4 Johnson to Dhoni, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside
the off stump, angling away from the right hander, Dhoni comes
on the frontfoot and drives it to sweeper cover for a single
to get off the mark
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, right handed bat, comes to the crease
What a partnership, the only way it could have been
broken was by a run out
14.3 Johnson to Uthappa, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!
Johnson to Uthappa, out Uthappa Run Out!! fuller length
delivery outside the off stump, angling away from the right
hander, Uthappa comes on the frontfoot and smashes it to cover,
misfield and Uthappa wants a run, sent back by Yuvraj, a direct
hit and Uthappa was no way close, way out of the picture on
that occasion!!! sad end to a blistering knock!!! Uthappa
run out (Symonds) 34(28) [4s-1 6s-3]
Oh Boy, that was sent by Air Mail!!!
14.2 Johnson to Uthappa, SIX!!, short of length delivery
on the middle and leg, angling into the right hander, Uthappa
picks up the length early and pulls it over deep mid wicket
for another six!!! that went miles up in the air and had enough
to cross the fence
Its raining sixes in Durban, Australia are losing control of
this game at an alarming pace.
14.1 Johnson to Uthappa, SIX!!, fuller length
delivery outside the off stump, slanting away from the right
hander, Uthappa makes room outside the leg stump and smashes
it over long off for a biggie!!! that was a towering blow and
this time from Uthappa!!!
Mitchell Johnson is back into the attack
Yuvraj Singh is on fire, if the Aussies want to win
this game they need to get him out soon, 119/2
13.6 Clark to Yuvraj, FOUR!!
13.5 Clark to Yuvraj, SIX!!, short of length delivery
on the middle and leg, hurrying onto the left hander, Yuvraj
goes on the backfoot and pulls it over backward square leg
for a biggie!!! this is his FIFTY!! now!!! he is motoring
along today!!!
13.4 Clark to Yuvraj, 2 runs, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg, drifting into the pads of the left hander,
Yuvraj kneels down and whips it to backward square leg for
a couple
13.3 Clark to Yuvraj, 2 runs, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg, drifting away from the left hander, Yuvraj
comes on the frontfoot and whips it to deep mid wicket for
a couple, that was in the air and Hayden dives forward to take
it, falls short of him, the 100 is up for India!!!
13.2 Clark to Yuvraj, 2 runs, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg, Yuvraj makes room outside the leg stump and
looks to free his arms, cramped by Clark, clips it to mid wicket
for a couple
13.2 Clark to Yuvraj, wide, Clark strays down the leg
side
13.1 Clark to Yuvraj, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery
on the off, angling away from the left hander, Yuvraj makes
room outside the leg stump and heaves it to deep extra cover,
in the air and the fielder goes for it, tough chance, one
bounce over the ropes
Stuart Clark is back into the attack
A good comeback from Symonds after being smashed for 19 in
his previous over, 92/2
12.6 Symonds to Yuvraj, 1 run, delivery looped up on the off,
angling into the left hander, Yuvraj makes room outside the
leg stump and smashes it to long off, that was murdered away
but there is a fielder in the deep
12.5 Symonds to Uthappa, 1 run, back of a length delivery on
the middle and leg, Uthappa goes on the backfoot and glances
it to deep square leg for a single again, looks for the second
but turned down by Yuvraj
That is the fifty of the partnership and no doubts that Yuvraj
has done the bulk of the scoring here.
12.3 Symonds to Uthappa, 1 run, back of a length delivery on
the middle and leg, drifting into the pads, Uthappa closes
the face of the bat and turns it to square leg for a single
12.2 Symonds to Uthappa, no run, touch short of good length
delivery on the middle and leg, drifting into the right hander,
Uthappa closes the face of the bat and turns it to short mid
wicket, looks for a quick single, Yuvraj backs up a long way,
Hayden has a shy and misses it
12.1 Symonds to Uthappa, no run, full and straight on the stumps,
slanting into the right hander, Uthappa shows the full face
of the bat and plays it straight back to the bowler
Another good over from India, this partnership is building,
88/2
11.5 Bracken to Yuvraj, 1 run, yorker length delivery on the
stumps, sliding away from the left hander, Yuvraj makes room
outside the leg stump and slices it to backward square leg
for a single
11.4 Bracken to Yuvraj, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery
on the stumps, sliding away from the left hander, Yuvraj makes
room outside the leg stump and drives it between extra cover
and long off for four, cracking shot!!! one bounce over the
ropes
11.3 Bracken to Uthappa, 1 run, good length delivery on the
off, angling into the right hander, Uthappa gets forward and
drops it on the off side with soft hands for a quick single,
Uthappa makes a clear call straightaway
11.2 Bracken to Yuvraj, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the
stumps, sliding into the left hander, Yuvraj makes room outside
the leg stump and drives it to long on for a single only
11.1 Bracken to Uthappa, 1 run, good length delivery on the
middle and leg, drifting into the right hander, Uthappa closes
the face of the bat and glances it to backward square leg for
a single, more of an inside edge on that occasion
Nathan Bracken is back into the attack
Its show time in Durban as India set upon Andrew Symonds,
79/2
10.6 Symonds to Yuvraj, SIX!!, short of length delivery
on the middle and leg, hurrying onto the left hander, Yuvraj
goes on the backfoot and pulls it over deep square leg for
a massive blow!!! this man is taking on the Australians right
from the word go!!!
10.5 Symonds to Uthappa, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg, drifting into the right hander, Uthappa closes
the face of the bat and turns it to square leg for a single
10.4 Symonds to Uthappa, SIX!!, Symonds bangs it in
short on the off, angling into the right hander, Uthappa goes
on the backfoot and pulls it over deep mid wicket for a biggie!!1
he didn't get hold of that one but it was still good for a
six!!!
10.3 Symonds to Yuvraj, 1 run, back of a length delivery on
the off, angling away from the left hander, Yuvraj goes on
the backfoot and cuts it square of the wicket for a single
now
10.2 Symonds to Yuvraj, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery
on the middle and leg, drifting into the pads of the left hander,
Yuvraj closes the face of the bat and clips it to deep mid
wicket for four, he is on fire here, one bounce over the ropes,
terrific shot!!!
10.1 Symonds to Uthappa, 1 run, touch short of good length
delivery outside the off stump, angling into the right
hander, Uthappa opens the face of the bat and steers it
down to third man for a single
Andrew Symonds, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
That was a big six from Yuvraj, in fact 119 metres
and a new record, he'll need to anchor India's innings to set
a big score 60/2
9.6 Lee to Yuvraj, SIX!!, full and straight on the stumps,
Yuvraj closes the face of the bat and whips it over deep mid
wicket for a biggie!!! take that for a shot, that came straight
out of the screws, he means business here!!!
9.5 Lee to Uthappa, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside the
off stump, Uthappa leans into the shot and smashes it to long
off for a single, there is a man patrolling at the edge of
the fence
9.4 Lee to Uthappa, 2 runs, yorker length delivery on the off,
slanting into the right hander sharply, Uthappa gets forward
and looks to chop it, inside edges it to fine leg for a couple,
streaky shot but effective, lightning quick between the wickets
9.3 Lee to Yuvraj, 1 run, good length delivery on the off,
angling away from the left hander, Yuvraj gets forward and
drops it to short cover with soft hands for a quick single,
a direct hit makes things easy
9.2 Lee to Yuvraj, 2 runs, full and straight on the stumps,
straightens after pitching, Yuvraj shows the full face
of the bat and drives it straight down the ground for a
couple, excellent stop by Johnson there, the fifty is
up for India!!!
9.1 Lee to Yuvraj, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps,
Yuvraj shows the full face of the bat and plays it back to
the bowler, agression shown by Lee on that occasion
Brett Lee is back into the attack
Were almost half way through the innings and India
are only 48/2
8.6 Clark to Uthappa, no run, back of a length delivery outside
the off stump, Uthappa opens the face of the bat and steers
it straight to the fielder at point
8.5 Clark to Uthappa, no run, this is a peach of a delivery,
good length delivery on the off, pitched up in the corridor
of uncertainty, darting away from the right hander sharply,
Uthappa comes on the frontfoot and looks to jab at it,
misses it, almost edged that one
8.4 Clark to Uthappa, no run, touch short of good length delivery
on the middle and leg, angling into the right hander, Uthappa
goes on the backfoot and defends it solidly on the off side
with a straightish bat
8.3 Clark to Yuvraj, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside
the off stump, sliding away from the left hander, Yuvraj
opens the face of the bat and steers it to point for a
single
8.2 Clark to Yuvraj, SIX!!, short of length delivery
on the middle and leg, steep bounce on that occasion, Yuvraj
picks up the length early and pulls it over backward square
leg for a biggie!!! that was a towering hit, look at the
confidence!!!
8.1 Clark to Yuvraj, no run, good length delivery on the off,
angling away from the left hander, Yuvraj gets forward and
looks to defend it, misses it, beats the outside edge by a
whisker
Yuvraj Singh, left handed bat, comes to the crease
India are really struggling against the Aussie's bowlers,
their not finding it easy out there, 41/2
Yuvraj Singh, left handed bat, comes to the crease
7.6 Johnson to Gambhir, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
Johnson to Gambhir, out Caught by Hodge at deep mid
wicket!! short of length delivery on the middle and leg, angling
into the left hander, Gambhir picks up the length early and
looks to pull it away, hits it well but finds the man at the
edge of the fence, this is an amazing catch by Hodge!!! both
the openers back into the hut now Gambhir c Hodge b Johnson
24(25) [4s-4]
7.5 Johnson to Uthappa, 1 run, touch short of good length delivery
outside the off stump, slanting away from the right hander,
Uthappa opens the face of the bat and steers it down to third
man for a single
7.4 Johnson to Uthappa, no run, back of a length delivery on
the off, angling away from the right hander, Uthappa opens
the face of the bat and steers it to point, Gambhir wants a
quick single but sentg back, you can't take chances with Clarke
7.3 Johnson to Uthappa, no run, slower delivery on the off,
angling away from the right hander, Uthappa comes on the frontfoot
and looks to drive it on the rise, checks his shot at the last
moment, mistimes it straight to the fielder at short cover
7.2 Johnson to Uthappa, no run, good length delivery on the
off, angling away from the right hander, Uthappa comes on the
frontfoot and looks to go for the drive, mistimes it to short
cover
7.1 Johnson to Gambhir, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg, drifting into the left hander, Gambhir closes
the face of the bat and clips it to mid wicket for a single,
the field is spread out now
Australia are making India work hard for their runs, 39/1
6.6 Clark to Gambhir, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the
off, angling away from the left hander, Gambhir goes on the
backfoot and defends it on the off with soft hands for a quick
single, good running between the wickets continues
6.5 Clark to Gambhir, no run, back of a length delivery on
the off, angling away from the left hander, Gambhir goes
on the backfoot and defends it solidly on the off side
with a dead straight bat
6.4 Clark to Uthappa, 1 run, good length delivery outside the
off stump, slanting into the right hander, Uthappa comes on
the frontfoot and slices it to point, in the air towards Clarke, catch
dropped!!, tough one goes a begging for the Australians!!!
6.3 Clark to Uthappa, no run, good length delivery on the middle
and leg, drifting into the right hander sharply, Uthappa closes
the face of the bat and looks to clip it away on the leg side,
leading edges it short of mid off
6.2 Clark to Uthappa, no run, good length delivery on the stumps,
sliding into the right hander, Uthappa shows the full face
of the bat and plays it straight back to the bowler
6.1 Clark to Gambhir, 1 run, good length delivery on the off,
angling away from the left hander, Gambhir gets forward and
drops it to cover point with soft hands for a quick single,
this was tight and a direct hit would have been touch and go
Mitchell Johnson makes the first break through for the Aussies
and its Sehwag who goes for 9, 37/1
5.6 Johnson to Uthappa, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery
outside the off stump, sliding away from the right hander,
Uthappa leans into the shot and drives it between extra cover
and long off for four, classic shot!!!
5.5 Johnson to Uthappa, no run, touch short of good length
delivery on the off, angling away from the right hander, Uthappa
opens the face of the bat and slices it straight to the fielder
at point
5.4 Johnson to Gambhir, 1 run, back of a length delivery on
the off, angling into the left hander, Gambhir goes on the
backfoot and defends it on the off with soft hands for a quick
single, excellent response from Uthappa
5.3 Johnson to Uthappa, 1 run, good length delivery on the
off, angling away from the right hander, Uthappa gets forward
and looks to defend it, outside edges it to 1st slip, just
short of Hayden there on that occasion
Robin Uthappa, right handed bat, comes to the crease
5.2 Johnson to Sehwag, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
Johnson to Sehwag, out Caught by Gilchrist!! short
of length delivery on the off, angling away from the right
hander, extra bounce for Johnson there, Sehwag goes on the
backfoot and looks to cut it away, edges it to the keeper,
end of Sehwag and look at the delight of the Australians
here!!! Sehwag c Gilchrist b Johnson 9(13) [4s-1]
5.1 Johnson to Sehwag, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery
on the stumps, sliding away from the right hander, Sehwag
stays back inside the crease and slices it to deep backward
point for four, that was a blistering shot, typical Sehwag!!!
Mitchell Johnson, left-arm fast medium, comes into
the attack
Good opening over from Stuart Clark until that last ball, India
are 26/0
4.6 Clark to Gambhir, FOUR!!, short of length delivery
on the middle and leg, hurrying onto the left hander, Gambhir
picks up the length early and pulls it to deep mid wicket for
four, that had enough legs on it to carry all the way to the
fence
4.5 Clark to Gambhir, no run, back of a length delivery on
the off, angling away from the left hander, Gambhir opens the
face of the bat and steers it straight to the fielder at point
4.4 Clark to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery on the stumps,
straightening after pitching, Gambhir gets forward and looks
to defend it, inside edge onto the pads, no width absolutely
from Clark
4.3 Clark to Sehwag, 1 run, touch short of good length delivery
on the middle and leg, straying onto thre pads, Sehwag shuffles
across and tucks it to backward square leg for a single
4.2 Clark to Gambhir, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the
off, angling away from the left hander, Gambhir gets forward
and drops it on the off side with soft hands for a quick
single, good running again between the wickets
4.1 Clark to Sehwag, 1 run, short of length delivery on the
middle and leg, angling into the right hander, Sehwag closes
the face of the bat and tucks it to fine leg for a single,
this bowler is the key man here
Stuart Clark, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
India are finding it easier against Bracken, 2 fours
in that over, 19/0
3.6 Bracken to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery outside
the off stump, angling into the left hander sharply, Gambhir
comes on the frontfoot and shoulders arms to it
3.5 Bracken to Gambhir, FOUR!!, good length delivery
on the off, angling into the left hander, Gambhir gets forward
and looks to defend it, outside edges it down to third man
for four, more of an educated edge by Gambhir there
3.4 Bracken to Gambhir, no run, back of a length delivery
outside the off stump, angling into the left hander, Gambhir
opens the face of the bat and steers that to gully, loud
call of "No" from Gambhir there
3.3 Bracken to Gambhir, FOUR!!, touch short of good
length delivery outside the off stump, Gambhir stays back inside
the crease and punches it square of the wicket for four, that
is a sparkling shot!!!
3.2 Bracken to Gambhir, no run, back of a length delivery on
the middle and leg, jabs back into the left hander with some
sharp bounce, Gambhir goes on the backfoot and looks to whip
it away, hit high on the pads on that occasion
3.1 Bracken to Sehwag, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the
middle and leg, angling into the right hander, Sehwag comes
on the frontfoot and drives it to mid on, the mid on fielder
cuts it off well, they take a single though
Good over by Brett Lee, just 1 run coming from it, India are
10/0
2.6 Lee to Gambhir, no run, fuller length delivery on the off,
angling away from the left hander, Gambhir leans into the shot
and drives it straight to the fielder at cover, excellent over
from Lee this, just one run of Lee's over
2.5 Lee to Gambhir, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps,
holding its line on that occasion, Gambhir shows the full face
of the bat and looks to go for the crashing drive, inside edge
onto the pads and down to point
2.4 Lee to Sehwag, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the
middle and leg, steep bounce gets big on the right hander,
Sehwag hops up and tucks it on the leg side, they go through
for a quick single again, this is good running between the
wickets
2.3 Lee to Sehwag, no run, back of a length delivery on the
off, angling into the right hander, Sehwag goes on the backfoot
and stabs it straight to the fielder at cover
2.2 Lee to Sehwag, no run, slower delivery on the off, holding
its line on that occasion, Sehwag gets right behind and
defends it solidly on the off side, nice variation there
by the Aussie quickie!!!
2.1 Lee to Sehwag, no run, back of a length delivery on the
off, angling into the right hander with some sharp bounce,
Sehwag hops up and defends it solidly on the leg side
Another hold up in play now. The Indian physio is
out there on the field and is strapping the left thigh of
Sehwag. He seems to be in some deep pain. This man holds
the key for India.
Two overs gone for India who are 9/0
1.6 Bracken to Sehwag, 1 run, back of a length delivery on
the off, angling away from the right hander, Sehwag goes on
the backfoot and defends it to short cover for a quick single
1.5 Bracken to Gambhir, 1 run, good length delivery on the
stumps, hurrying onto the left hander on that occasion, Gambhir
goes on the backfoot and looks to play down the wrong line,
leading edges it down to third man for a single, safely in
no man's land
1.4 Bracken to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery on the
stumps, slanting away from the left hander, Gambhir shows the
full face of the bat and defends it solidly on the off side
1.3 Bracken to Gambhir, no run, back of a length delivery
on the middle and leg, Gambhir closes the face of the bat
and turns it to short mid wicket, Rohit looks for a quick
single but sent back by Gambhir
1.2 Bracken to Sehwag, leg byes, 1 run, good length delivery
on the middle and leg, drifting into the pads, Sehwag closes
the face of the bat and looks to turn it, off the pads to square
leg for a single
1.1 Bracken to Gambhir, 1 run, Bracken is coming round the
wicket to the left hander straightaway, good length delivery
on the off, angling into the left hander, Gambhir gets forward
and defends it on the off with soft hands, charges in for a
quick single and well responded by Rohit Sharma
Nathan
Bracken,
left-arm
fast
medium,
will
share
the
new
ball
Looks
like
Sehwag
has
pulled
up
a
muscle
here.
This
happened
while
they
took
the
single
in
the
last
over.
The
Indian
physio
is
running
in.
It
is
not
good
enough
and
Rohit
Sharma
is
running
in
to
run
for
Sehwag.
Thats a great start by India in front of a "home" crowd
in Durban, 5/0
0.6 Lee to Sehwag, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps,
drifting into the right hander sharply, Sehwag shows the full
face of the bat and plays it straight back to the bowler
0.5 Lee to Sehwag, no run, good length delivery outside the
off stump, swinging away from the right hander slightly, Sehwag
comes on the frontfoot and looks to go for the airy fairy drive,
misses it completely, tempted by the length there on that occasion
0.4 Lee to Gambhir, 1 run, good length delivery on the stumps,
slanting away from the left hander, Gambhir gets right behind
and defends it solidly on the off side, they charge for a quick
single and take it with ease in the end
0.3 Lee to Gambhir, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery way
outside the off stump, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and throws
his bat at it, slices it to square third man for four, first
boundary for the Indians!!!
0.2 Lee to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery
outside the off stump, angling away from the left hander,
Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and lifts his bat and lets
it go
0.1 Lee to Gambhir, no run, fuller length delivery outside
the off stump, angling away from the left hander, Gambhir
comes on the frontfoot and looks to go for the crashing
drive, little nick on that one and it falls short of the
keeper, looked like a bottom edge
Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag are at the crease.
Gautam Gambhir is on strike. Brett Lee will open the attack
Pitch Report - The pitch is a lot whiter this
time around. The other night when India took on South Africa,
the pitch was watered in the morning and it looked a lot darker.
This pitch is a lot drier and that is good news. The captain
who wins the toss will certainly bat because in Durban, the
ball will certainly do a bit under lights and that is exactly
what has happened.
Team News - Yuvraj Singh comes back into the India
team replacing Dinesh Karthik and Brad Haddin is in for Australia
in place of Shane Watson, who was earlier ruled out of the
rest of the tournament with a hamstring injury.
16:40 The toss was won by Mahendra Singh Dhoni and
he had decided to bat first, no real suprise there.
Good afternoon and welcome to cricket20's ball by ball coverage
of today's second semi final, this time we at Kingsmead in
Durban to watch Australia take on India, the winner will face
Pakistan in the Final, what an incentive for India.
Australia have blown hot and cold during the competition but
whenever the stakes are high they have pulled through, India
haven't played to their full potential yet but we did see signs
of it during their stunning win over South Africa on Thursday
night. |
