There are many ways where people can use custom wine labels. The website which i am talking about provides you some interesting articles regarding the Personalized wine labels.
In Custom Wine Labels website you can get the complete experience of Oz and James’ Wine Adventure, find out the personalized wine labels based on your star sign. There are videos uploaded which gives information on how to taste wine and so on.
December 19, 2010
December 18, 2010
About sheblogs.org
It is a website which provides a service to the connect the bloggers (which mainly concentrates on women bloggers) to the marketing and pr pros.
Mommy bloggers, product reviewers, tech peoples and so on are connected to this blogging community. They can get in touch with the marketing professionals and with the public relations. These people issue news and also promote their products which are most cared by the women. There are giveaways contest conducted as well.
Mommy bloggers, product reviewers, tech peoples and so on are connected to this blogging community. They can get in touch with the marketing professionals and with the public relations. These people issue news and also promote their products which are most cared by the women. There are giveaways contest conducted as well.
December 11, 2010
Do you know about BulkDogTags.net
BulkDogTags.net is a Senti-METALS website where you can place you order and buy it online with your favorite customization. You can even put your favorite team logos. The tags are engraved an anodized aluminium with an precision laser. The tags are available in different colors and different styles of chain.
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December 3, 2010
About Mold Allergy
Mold is a type of fungus that causes Allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma etc. The symptoms for Mold allergy are sneezing, itching, nasal discharge, congestion and dry, scaling skin etc.. To prevent Molds inside the house, you have to keep your environment clean and hygiene. Moisture plays the major role, hence try to keep your house dry and clean.
Mold Allergy Symptoms is a website which talks about the treatment and the medication of the Mold allergy. It tells the reason for having the medication and the benefits of it.
Mold Allergy Symptoms is a website which talks about the treatment and the medication of the Mold allergy. It tells the reason for having the medication and the benefits of it.
November 28, 2010
Want to name your Dog???
Many people love to have pets and majority of them keep dogs as their pet. If you have bought a puppy girl or a puppy boy, definitely you will thinking a lot in naming them. There is a website where you can find a list of unique names and choose any of them.
Movie Dog Names lists you the dog names that are used in movies. Similarly, in this website you can find Irish Puppy Names, Scottish Dog Names, Character Star Wars Dog Names, German Dog Names, French Dog Names and so on.
Movie Dog Names lists you the dog names that are used in movies. Similarly, in this website you can find Irish Puppy Names, Scottish Dog Names, Character Star Wars Dog Names, German Dog Names, French Dog Names and so on.
Want to know about the top graduate schools across US??
We all know that education has become a very important part of the life. Now a days top schools means better jobs with higher pay. People tend to choose the best schools so that they can settle in the life in better manner.
There are many online sites which gives the list of top rated schools. Engineering School Rankings is one of such sites which gives the list of top ranked Engineering schools across US. Similarly you can also find the top colleges for Medical, MBA and others as well.
There are many online sites which gives the list of top rated schools. Engineering School Rankings is one of such sites which gives the list of top ranked Engineering schools across US. Similarly you can also find the top colleges for Medical, MBA and others as well.
October 18, 2010
Bangladesh register an historic win
Fifth ODI cricket match of the series was played between Bangladesh and New Zealand. Bangladesh have shown some good performances in the tournament. They have already won the series by winning 3 matches and are leading the series by 3-0. One more match to go, this is an issue of prestige for the Kiwis as being one of the top teams in the world which is now getting dominated by an lower ranked team. They were looking to win this match atleast. Fifth ODI Match was played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. The toss went in to the favor of the Bangladesh team and they chose to bat first.
Right from the start Bangladesh was struggling to score runs and they were loosing wickets in regular intervals. No on stayed long at the crease. New Zealand were on high as they took wickets in regular intervals and did not let the Bangladesh team to score a big total. By 44.2 overs, Bangladesh finally lost its 10th wicket and ended up scoring only 174 runs. After seeing this total, it was not an big challenge for the Kiwis as this was an easily gettable score for them.
New Zealand needed 175 runs to win with 50 overs and 10 wickets on hand. After a very good start, Brendon McCullum got out in the 8th delivery of their batting innings. New Zealand lost its first wicket when its total was just 8 runs. After the fall of the first wicket, it lost 4 more wickets which led to a panic situation. New Zealand's total score was just 20 runs with the loss of 5 wickets (20/5). After this, Daniel Vettori and Grant Elliott put up a partnership of 86 runs which was much needed and gave Kiwis a hope of winning. but the duo fell and Kiwis were again in trouble untill Kyle Mills came in to bat. He batted magnificently till the end. Kiwis needed 8 runs to win the match with 6 balls in hand and one wicket remaining. In the very first ball of the over, Mills hit an 4 which gave full hope to the Kiwis. They were in need of just 4 runs with 5 deliveries in hand. Next ball resulted in no run thereby making 4 for 4. But Rubel Hossain bowled an york where Mills could not block and he was bowled out. Bangladesh won the match by 3 runs.
This was an historic for the Bangladesh as they clean sweeped the series for the first time in history. They won the series by 4-0. Man of the match was Rubel Hossain and Man of the Series was Shakib Al Hasan
Right from the start Bangladesh was struggling to score runs and they were loosing wickets in regular intervals. No on stayed long at the crease. New Zealand were on high as they took wickets in regular intervals and did not let the Bangladesh team to score a big total. By 44.2 overs, Bangladesh finally lost its 10th wicket and ended up scoring only 174 runs. After seeing this total, it was not an big challenge for the Kiwis as this was an easily gettable score for them.
New Zealand needed 175 runs to win with 50 overs and 10 wickets on hand. After a very good start, Brendon McCullum got out in the 8th delivery of their batting innings. New Zealand lost its first wicket when its total was just 8 runs. After the fall of the first wicket, it lost 4 more wickets which led to a panic situation. New Zealand's total score was just 20 runs with the loss of 5 wickets (20/5). After this, Daniel Vettori and Grant Elliott put up a partnership of 86 runs which was much needed and gave Kiwis a hope of winning. but the duo fell and Kiwis were again in trouble untill Kyle Mills came in to bat. He batted magnificently till the end. Kiwis needed 8 runs to win the match with 6 balls in hand and one wicket remaining. In the very first ball of the over, Mills hit an 4 which gave full hope to the Kiwis. They were in need of just 4 runs with 5 deliveries in hand. Next ball resulted in no run thereby making 4 for 4. But Rubel Hossain bowled an york where Mills could not block and he was bowled out. Bangladesh won the match by 3 runs.
This was an historic for the Bangladesh as they clean sweeped the series for the first time in history. They won the series by 4-0. Man of the match was Rubel Hossain and Man of the Series was Shakib Al Hasan
October 14, 2010
2nd test match: India vs Australia
India needed 207 runs to win the match and win the test series. Virender Sehwag got out when reached 7 runs and India lost its first wicket when the total score was just 17 runs. This seemed to be a bad start for the Indians as they lost Virender Sehwag in the early condition. The new entry to the team Cheteshwar Pujara came in to bat partnering Murali Vijay and they both put up a partnership of 62 runs. After the fall of Murali Vijay, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar who is in form came in to bat and put up a very good partnership of 57 runs. Cheteshwar Pujara made his debut half century and scored 72 runs before being sent back to the pavilion by Nathan Hauritz. The Wall, Rahul Dravid came in to bat partnering Sachin Tendulkar and both played till the end putting up a partnership of 61 runs. Sachin Tendulkar completed half century and scored 53 runs.
India scored a total of 207 runs for the loss of 3 wickets and won the match by 7 wickets. India won the series by clean sweeping Australians by 2-0. Man of the match and the Man of the series award went to Sachin Tendulkar.
October 13, 2010
2nd test match: India vs Australia
On the fourth day, India finally ended up its first batting innings with a total of 495 runs loosing all 10 wickets. At the start of the day, India were 435/5 with Sachin Tendulkar batting on 191 and MS Dhoni on the crease. Sachin Tendulkar scored his sixth double century of the test career. Finally, Peter George an new entry for the Australian team claimed Sachin Tendulkar's wicket. India lost its 6th wicket when it reached 486 runs in total. After the fall of the master blaster, India lost remaining 4 wickets adding only 9 runs to the total. India in the first innings managed to score only 495 runs in total (495/10). India were leading Australia by 17 runs in the first innings.
Soon, Australia started their second innings with the openers Shane Watson and Simon Katich. First wicket partnership resulted in 58 runs. At this point, Australia lost its openers. Ricky Ponting took the charge and started to play well with the support of Michael Hussey and Tim Paine. He scored his half century and departed when their total was 181 runs. Ricky Ponting was the 6th wicket to fall for Australia. He scored 72 runs in 117 deliveries which included 7 fours and a six. Indians by the before the end of the day managed to take one more wicket who was Tim Paine. At the end of the fourth day, Australia have scored 202 runs with the loss of 7 wickets (202/7). Mitchell Johnson and Nathan Hauritz are still batting with a score of 7 runs and 8 runs. Australia is leading India by 185 runs in the second innings.
Soon, Australia started their second innings with the openers Shane Watson and Simon Katich. First wicket partnership resulted in 58 runs. At this point, Australia lost its openers. Ricky Ponting took the charge and started to play well with the support of Michael Hussey and Tim Paine. He scored his half century and departed when their total was 181 runs. Ricky Ponting was the 6th wicket to fall for Australia. He scored 72 runs in 117 deliveries which included 7 fours and a six. Indians by the before the end of the day managed to take one more wicket who was Tim Paine. At the end of the fourth day, Australia have scored 202 runs with the loss of 7 wickets (202/7). Mitchell Johnson and Nathan Hauritz are still batting with a score of 7 runs and 8 runs. Australia is leading India by 185 runs in the second innings.
October 11, 2010
ODI cricket: Bangladesh vs New Zealand
Today, Bangladesh made an remarkable history by winning an ODI cricket match against New Zealand team. New Zealand team is one of the top teams in the world and they are playing extremely well from last few years. Bangladesh played New Zealand at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Bangladesh team won the toss and they decided to field first.
Brendon McCullum and Jesse Ryder opened the batting innings for the New Zealand team. In the very first over, Brendon McCullum returned back to pavilion without scoring any run. New Zealand lost its first wicket with 0 run on board. Once New Zealand lost its second wicket, it started to loose wickets in regular fashion. Ross Taylor and Kyle Mills put up a good partnership that helped the team to end up with a decent total. By 42.5 overs, it lost all 10 wickets and ended up scoring only 173 runs (173/10). Ross Taylor was unbeaten with a score of 62 runs in 72 deliveries that included 3 fours and 4 sixes. Suhrawadi Shuvo was the highlight for Bangladesh team as he picked up 3 crucial wickets with an economy rate of only 1.4 runs per over.
Bangladesh needed 174 runs to win the match with 50 overs to go and 10 wickets on hand. This is the chance for them to win a match as they have been loosing matches from past couple of years. Imrul Kayes and Shahriar Nafees started the batting innings for the team. They both gave a clean start and played well to put up a partnership of 127 runs. This partnership helped the team a lot boosting confidence in the batting line up and reducing the pressure. Bangladesh by 40 overs successfully chased the target and won the match by 7 wickets. In 40 overs, they made a total of 177 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. (177/3). Imrul Kayes scored 50 runs and Shahriar Nafees scored 73 runs.
Man of the match award went to Suhrawadi Shuvo for his beautiful bowling figure that helped the team to win the match.
Brendon McCullum and Jesse Ryder opened the batting innings for the New Zealand team. In the very first over, Brendon McCullum returned back to pavilion without scoring any run. New Zealand lost its first wicket with 0 run on board. Once New Zealand lost its second wicket, it started to loose wickets in regular fashion. Ross Taylor and Kyle Mills put up a good partnership that helped the team to end up with a decent total. By 42.5 overs, it lost all 10 wickets and ended up scoring only 173 runs (173/10). Ross Taylor was unbeaten with a score of 62 runs in 72 deliveries that included 3 fours and 4 sixes. Suhrawadi Shuvo was the highlight for Bangladesh team as he picked up 3 crucial wickets with an economy rate of only 1.4 runs per over.
Bangladesh needed 174 runs to win the match with 50 overs to go and 10 wickets on hand. This is the chance for them to win a match as they have been loosing matches from past couple of years. Imrul Kayes and Shahriar Nafees started the batting innings for the team. They both gave a clean start and played well to put up a partnership of 127 runs. This partnership helped the team a lot boosting confidence in the batting line up and reducing the pressure. Bangladesh by 40 overs successfully chased the target and won the match by 7 wickets. In 40 overs, they made a total of 177 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. (177/3). Imrul Kayes scored 50 runs and Shahriar Nafees scored 73 runs.
Man of the match award went to Suhrawadi Shuvo for his beautiful bowling figure that helped the team to win the match.
October 10, 2010
2nd ODI match: Kenya vs Afghanistan
Yesterday, Kenya and Afghanistan played their second ODI cricket match at Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi. In the very first match of the series, Kenya won the match and are leading the series by 1-0. As in the first match, again Kenya won the toss and they selected to bat first.
Again a slow and poor start was given by the Kenyan openers Seren Waters and David Obuya. First wicket fell when they reached only 14 runs in total. For the second wicket, there was an 31 runs partnership and were on good track. Once the second wicket fell, their run rate dropped lower and lower and they started to loose wickets in regular intervals. By 41 overs, they lost all the 10 wickets and ended up putting up a total score of 139 runs (139/10). Samiullah Shinwari took 3 wickets with an economy rate og just 2.9 runs per over.
Afghanistan needed 140 runs to win the match in 50 overs. This total is a gettable one, but in the last match Afghanistan made only 88 runs in total. So based on the previous result, the match was unpredictable. Noor Ali and Karim Sadiq opened the batting innings for the Afghan team. Noor Ali returned to the pavilion because he got injured while batting. Mohammad Shahzad came in to bat and stayed for some time and also some runs to the total. When Afghanistan lost 3 wickets, Asghar Salamkhail came in to bat where stood till the end of the innings and played well to reach the target successfully. He remained unbeaten scoring 55 runs from 62 deliveries that included 6 fours and 3 sixes. By 27 overs, Afghanistan team managed to score a total of 143 runs with the loss of 4 wickets (143/4). Afghanistan won the match by 6 wickets.
Again a slow and poor start was given by the Kenyan openers Seren Waters and David Obuya. First wicket fell when they reached only 14 runs in total. For the second wicket, there was an 31 runs partnership and were on good track. Once the second wicket fell, their run rate dropped lower and lower and they started to loose wickets in regular intervals. By 41 overs, they lost all the 10 wickets and ended up putting up a total score of 139 runs (139/10). Samiullah Shinwari took 3 wickets with an economy rate og just 2.9 runs per over.
Afghanistan needed 140 runs to win the match in 50 overs. This total is a gettable one, but in the last match Afghanistan made only 88 runs in total. So based on the previous result, the match was unpredictable. Noor Ali and Karim Sadiq opened the batting innings for the Afghan team. Noor Ali returned to the pavilion because he got injured while batting. Mohammad Shahzad came in to bat and stayed for some time and also some runs to the total. When Afghanistan lost 3 wickets, Asghar Salamkhail came in to bat where stood till the end of the innings and played well to reach the target successfully. He remained unbeaten scoring 55 runs from 62 deliveries that included 6 fours and 3 sixes. By 27 overs, Afghanistan team managed to score a total of 143 runs with the loss of 4 wickets (143/4). Afghanistan won the match by 6 wickets.
October 9, 2010
2nd test match: India vs Australia
The first test cricket match between India and Australia was played at Mohali where India won the match by 1 wicket. It was an very close match, where India was struggling after loosing 8 wickets at early stage itself. Later a big partnership between VVS Laxman and Ishant Sharma helped the team to get very close. Even then, Australians managed to take Sharma's wicket but failed to remove Pragyan Ojha. Some how Indians managed to win the match. Now India is leading the series by 1-0.
Second test match started today at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. Australia won the toss and they elected to bat first.
Shane Watson and Simon Katich opened the batting innings for the Australia. As usual they both started off well and put up a very good partnership of 99 runs. After the breakage of the first wicket, Indians were back on track thereby picking up another 2 wickets quickly. Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey showed some resistance and help the Australian team. On day one, Australia ended up scoring 285 runs with the loss of 5 wickets. Ricky Ponting was the highest run getter of the day who scored 77 runs from 147 deliveries that included 12 fours with no six. Harbhajan Singh took 2 wickets. Marcus North is still on the crease with 43 being scored and Tim Paine with 8 runs.
These were the updates on the day one of the second test match that is being played between India and Australia. See you all tomorrow with the updates on day 2.
Second test match started today at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. Australia won the toss and they elected to bat first.
Shane Watson and Simon Katich opened the batting innings for the Australia. As usual they both started off well and put up a very good partnership of 99 runs. After the breakage of the first wicket, Indians were back on track thereby picking up another 2 wickets quickly. Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey showed some resistance and help the Australian team. On day one, Australia ended up scoring 285 runs with the loss of 5 wickets. Ricky Ponting was the highest run getter of the day who scored 77 runs from 147 deliveries that included 12 fours with no six. Harbhajan Singh took 2 wickets. Marcus North is still on the crease with 43 being scored and Tim Paine with 8 runs.
These were the updates on the day one of the second test match that is being played between India and Australia. See you all tomorrow with the updates on day 2.
Twenty20 Cricket: Zimbabwe vs South Africa
A twenty-20 cricket match was played yesterday between South Africa and Zimbabwe at OUTsurance Oval, Bloemfontein, South Africa. The toss went into the favor of Zimbabwe team and they decided to bat first.
Hamilton Masakadza and Brendan Taylor were the openers for the Zimbabwe and started the batting innings for the team. Brendan Taylor was back to the pavilion without scoring a single run by getting lbw in Wayne Parnell's delivery. Chamu Chibhabha teamed up with Hamilton Masakadza and put up a partnership of 76 runs. Chamu Chibhabha departed after scoring 52 runs from 32 deliveries that included 6 fours and 2 sixes. Hamilton Masakadza got out as the fourth wicket fell for Zimbabwe. He scored 72 runs from 63 deliveries that included 6 fours and 2 sixes. Finally Zimbabwe landed up scoring 168 runs from 20 overs with the loss of just 4 wickets.
South Africa needed 169 runs to win the match. Graeme Smith and Loots Bosman opened the batting innings for SA. They both started of very well till the break of their partnership, team's run rate was above 12 runs per over. Loots Bosman was the first wicket to fall and soon Graeme Smith followed him. By 15.5 overs, South Africa managed to reach the target. South Africa scored 169 runs with the loss of 3 wickets. Graeme Smith was the highest score in the team. He scored 58 runs from just 29 deliveries that included 9 fours and 2 sixes. South Africa won the match by 7 wickets.
Hamilton Masakadza and Brendan Taylor were the openers for the Zimbabwe and started the batting innings for the team. Brendan Taylor was back to the pavilion without scoring a single run by getting lbw in Wayne Parnell's delivery. Chamu Chibhabha teamed up with Hamilton Masakadza and put up a partnership of 76 runs. Chamu Chibhabha departed after scoring 52 runs from 32 deliveries that included 6 fours and 2 sixes. Hamilton Masakadza got out as the fourth wicket fell for Zimbabwe. He scored 72 runs from 63 deliveries that included 6 fours and 2 sixes. Finally Zimbabwe landed up scoring 168 runs from 20 overs with the loss of just 4 wickets.
South Africa needed 169 runs to win the match. Graeme Smith and Loots Bosman opened the batting innings for SA. They both started of very well till the break of their partnership, team's run rate was above 12 runs per over. Loots Bosman was the first wicket to fall and soon Graeme Smith followed him. By 15.5 overs, South Africa managed to reach the target. South Africa scored 169 runs with the loss of 3 wickets. Graeme Smith was the highest score in the team. He scored 58 runs from just 29 deliveries that included 9 fours and 2 sixes. South Africa won the match by 7 wickets.
October 8, 2010
ODI Cricket: Kenya vs Afghanistan
Yesterday, Afghanistan and Kenya played a One-Day International cricket match at Nairobi Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi, Kenya. Toss went into the favor of the Kenya team and they chose to bat first.
Seren Waters and David Obuya started the batting innings for the Kenya team. They both gave an very slow but an steady start and put up an partnership of 55 runs from 16.2 overs. After the fall of the first wicket who was David Obuya, Seren Waters also followed him and returned back to the pavilion. After the loss of 2 wickets, There came another partnership of 77 runs which helped the team to look in good position. After the fall of the 3rd wicket, 5 wickets fell in just 6 runs. By 38.1 overs, Kenya was 145/8. A partnership of 35 runs between Jimmy Kamande and James Otieno helped the team to put up some decent total. By, 46.2 overs, Kenya lost all its 10 wickets and ended up scoring 180 runs in total. Steve Tikolo was the top scorer for the Kenya team who scored 57 runs from 65 deliveries that included 5 fours and a six. Mirwais Ashraf and Hamid Hassan took 4 wickets each.
Afghanistan needed 181 runs to win the match from 50 overs. Karim Sadiq and Noor Ali opened the batting innings for the team. Even they gave an pretty slow start and looked better than Kenya's batting performance at the start. They both shared an partnership of 32 runs. When the first wicket fell, things did not go well to the Afghans as they started to loose wickets regularly that too in quick intervals. But the non-strike opener Noor Ali stayed till the 9th wicket but could not get an very good companion in this particular match and departed scoring 41 runs facing 72 deliveries that included only 4 fours. By 27.5 overs, Afghanistan lost all its 10 wickets and ended up scoring only 88 runs. Nehemiah Odhiambo took 3 wickets but the most economical bowler was James Otieno whose economy rate was just 1.6 runs per over and he also took 2 wickets.
Kenya won the match by 92 runs. Man of the match award went to Steve Tikolo for his magnificent performance shown with bat an ball. He made a magnificent 57 runs and also took a wicket.
Seren Waters and David Obuya started the batting innings for the Kenya team. They both gave an very slow but an steady start and put up an partnership of 55 runs from 16.2 overs. After the fall of the first wicket who was David Obuya, Seren Waters also followed him and returned back to the pavilion. After the loss of 2 wickets, There came another partnership of 77 runs which helped the team to look in good position. After the fall of the 3rd wicket, 5 wickets fell in just 6 runs. By 38.1 overs, Kenya was 145/8. A partnership of 35 runs between Jimmy Kamande and James Otieno helped the team to put up some decent total. By, 46.2 overs, Kenya lost all its 10 wickets and ended up scoring 180 runs in total. Steve Tikolo was the top scorer for the Kenya team who scored 57 runs from 65 deliveries that included 5 fours and a six. Mirwais Ashraf and Hamid Hassan took 4 wickets each.
Afghanistan needed 181 runs to win the match from 50 overs. Karim Sadiq and Noor Ali opened the batting innings for the team. Even they gave an pretty slow start and looked better than Kenya's batting performance at the start. They both shared an partnership of 32 runs. When the first wicket fell, things did not go well to the Afghans as they started to loose wickets regularly that too in quick intervals. But the non-strike opener Noor Ali stayed till the 9th wicket but could not get an very good companion in this particular match and departed scoring 41 runs facing 72 deliveries that included only 4 fours. By 27.5 overs, Afghanistan lost all its 10 wickets and ended up scoring only 88 runs. Nehemiah Odhiambo took 3 wickets but the most economical bowler was James Otieno whose economy rate was just 1.6 runs per over and he also took 2 wickets.
Kenya won the match by 92 runs. Man of the match award went to Steve Tikolo for his magnificent performance shown with bat an ball. He made a magnificent 57 runs and also took a wicket.
October 5, 2010
1st test match: India vs Australia
Yesterday, Australia started their second batting innings. They started off well with a lead of 23 runs against the Indians. Shane Watson and Simon Katich put up a very good partnership of 87 runs. As the 1st wicket partnership for the Australians went on, the match looked like as if it will end with a draw. After the fall of their first wicket, Australians kept on loosing wickets. In-fact the wicket falling rate was getting reduced as they started to loose wickets quickly. Apart from the first wicket partnership, there was no other partnership played from the Australians side. Before tea, Australia lost all its wickets and ended up its second batting innings with a total of 192 runs. All the bowlers who bowled in this innings from India took wickets. Harbhajan Singh was very economical bowler as his economy rate was just 1.73 runs per over and also took 2 wickets.
India needed 215 runs to win the match with a day and one session in hand. India started off their batting play very badly as Indian opener Gautam Gambhir got out in the very first over and returned to pavilion without scoring any run. Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag's partnership did not last long as it was broken. By the end of 4th day, India lost 4 wickets and were in deep trouble.
On day 5, India was completely dependent on Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman. But Sachin Tendulkar could not stay for longer time as he departed after scoring 38 runs. India was in trouble when they lost their 8th wicket when they reached only 124 runs. Later VVS Laxman and Ishant Sharma added some resistance and put up a very good and much required partnership of 81 runs. This added some runs to the total, but after this Ishant Sharma fell leaving VVS Laxman to fight the battle by himself. India needed 21 runs with one wicket on hand. But Pragyan Ojha played beautifully and supported VVS Laxman who completed the task successfully. OMG!! it was an nail biting match, finally Indians were victorious. India scored 226 runs with the loss of 9 wickets. Thanks to VVS Laxman who proved that he an reliable batsman in the test cricket. India won the match by 1 wicket. Zaheer Khan became man of the match.
India needed 215 runs to win the match with a day and one session in hand. India started off their batting play very badly as Indian opener Gautam Gambhir got out in the very first over and returned to pavilion without scoring any run. Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag's partnership did not last long as it was broken. By the end of 4th day, India lost 4 wickets and were in deep trouble.
On day 5, India was completely dependent on Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman. But Sachin Tendulkar could not stay for longer time as he departed after scoring 38 runs. India was in trouble when they lost their 8th wicket when they reached only 124 runs. Later VVS Laxman and Ishant Sharma added some resistance and put up a very good and much required partnership of 81 runs. This added some runs to the total, but after this Ishant Sharma fell leaving VVS Laxman to fight the battle by himself. India needed 21 runs with one wicket on hand. But Pragyan Ojha played beautifully and supported VVS Laxman who completed the task successfully. OMG!! it was an nail biting match, finally Indians were victorious. India scored 226 runs with the loss of 9 wickets. Thanks to VVS Laxman who proved that he an reliable batsman in the test cricket. India won the match by 1 wicket. Zaheer Khan became man of the match.
October 4, 2010
1st test match: India vs Australia day 3
Yesterday, Australia lost its remaining wickets and ended up scoring a total score of 428 runs. Shane Watson was the top scorer who had score 126 runs 338 deliveries that included 10 fours and no sixes. Another batsmen who helped the team to put up this good total was Tim Paine. He played a magnificent knock of 92 runs from 196 runs that included 12 fours with no sixes. Zaheer Khan took 5 important wickets for India.
India soon opened their first innings with the openers Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag. They both started off well with the bat and put up a partnership of 81 runs. By the end of the day, Mitchell Johnson came up with another blow who took the wicket of the most dangerous batsman i.e, Virender Sehwag. Play was called off and India ended up on day 2 scoring 110 runs with the loss of 2 wickets. Rahul Dravid was not out with a score of 23 runs and Ishant Sharma with 0.
On Day 3, they both put up a partnership of 45 runs before Sharma fell for Doug Bollinger. There was some good play in the middle order. Sachin Tendulkar played well with Suresh Raina. They both departed to pavilion and failed to get a century. Sachin Tendulkar got out after scoring a good score of 98 runs and Suresh Raina departed after scoring 83 runs. After the breakage of this good partnership, Indians wall was broken down into pieces. They soon lost its remaining 5 wickets in a very quick interval. At the end of the Day, Australia managed to take all the 10 wickets. India landed up scoring 405 in their first innings thereby Australia leading India by 23 runs. Mitchell Johnson took 5 wickets that helped them to sweep the Indian team and get the lead.
India soon opened their first innings with the openers Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag. They both started off well with the bat and put up a partnership of 81 runs. By the end of the day, Mitchell Johnson came up with another blow who took the wicket of the most dangerous batsman i.e, Virender Sehwag. Play was called off and India ended up on day 2 scoring 110 runs with the loss of 2 wickets. Rahul Dravid was not out with a score of 23 runs and Ishant Sharma with 0.
On Day 3, they both put up a partnership of 45 runs before Sharma fell for Doug Bollinger. There was some good play in the middle order. Sachin Tendulkar played well with Suresh Raina. They both departed to pavilion and failed to get a century. Sachin Tendulkar got out after scoring a good score of 98 runs and Suresh Raina departed after scoring 83 runs. After the breakage of this good partnership, Indians wall was broken down into pieces. They soon lost its remaining 5 wickets in a very quick interval. At the end of the Day, Australia managed to take all the 10 wickets. India landed up scoring 405 in their first innings thereby Australia leading India by 23 runs. Mitchell Johnson took 5 wickets that helped them to sweep the Indian team and get the lead.
October 2, 2010
1st test match: India vs Australia
First test cricket match between India and Australia started yesterday at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali. The toss went into the favor of Australia and the chose to bat first.
Shane Watson and Simon Katich started the batting innings for the Australian side. Simon Katich did stay for longer period as he returned to the pavilion by getting lbw in Zaheer Khan's delivery. At that point of time, Australia has scored only 13 runs in total in 4.2 over. Ricky Ponting came in to bat and teamed up with Shane Watson to put up a very good partnership of 141 runs. Ricky Ponting departed after scoring 71 runs from 124 deliveries. He got run out which was hit by Suresh Raina. This gave an shy of relief for the Indians as they finally broke out an very good partnership. Later this breakup, Indians started to be back on track as they started to build pressure on the Aussies. Australia lost 3 more wickets and its total score was 222 runs on board. By the end of the day, Australia managed to put up a total score of 224 runs with the loss of 5 wickets. Zaheer Khan took 3 wickets but Pragyan Ojha was the most successful bowler for today as his economical rate was just 1.25 runs per over in 31 overs. Shane Watson was unbeaten scoring 101 runs from 279 deliveries that included 8 fours.
Shane Watson and Simon Katich started the batting innings for the Australian side. Simon Katich did stay for longer period as he returned to the pavilion by getting lbw in Zaheer Khan's delivery. At that point of time, Australia has scored only 13 runs in total in 4.2 over. Ricky Ponting came in to bat and teamed up with Shane Watson to put up a very good partnership of 141 runs. Ricky Ponting departed after scoring 71 runs from 124 deliveries. He got run out which was hit by Suresh Raina. This gave an shy of relief for the Indians as they finally broke out an very good partnership. Later this breakup, Indians started to be back on track as they started to build pressure on the Aussies. Australia lost 3 more wickets and its total score was 222 runs on board. By the end of the day, Australia managed to put up a total score of 224 runs with the loss of 5 wickets. Zaheer Khan took 3 wickets but Pragyan Ojha was the most successful bowler for today as his economical rate was just 1.25 runs per over in 31 overs. Shane Watson was unbeaten scoring 101 runs from 279 deliveries that included 8 fours.
September 30, 2010
ODI Cricket: Ireland vs Zimbabwe
Yesterday, Ireland and Zimbabwe played an ODI cricket match at Harare Sports Club, Harare. Toss went into the favor of Zimbabwe team and they decided to field first.
Ireland opened its batting innings with the openers William Porterfield and Paul Stirling. They gave an very good start scoring more than 6 runs per over in the first over. But in the second over, they lost William Porterfield. They started to loose wickets in regular intervals but with a larger gaps because of some good contributions to the total score. By 50 overs, Ireland lost 9 wickets and scored a total of 238 runs. Teams top scorer was Kevin OBrien who was unbeaten till the end of the innings. He scored 73 runs 102 deliveries which included 3 fours and 3 sixes. Prosper Utseya was the economical bowler for the Zimbabwe whose economy rate was 3.7 runs per over and he picked up 2 wickets.
Zimbabwe needed 239 runs to win in 50 overs. Hamilton Masakadza and Brendan Taylor started the batting innings for the Zimbabwe team. They gave very slow start and their net run rate was less than 3 runs per over after 6 overs. Hamilton Masakadza got out by giving a pretty simple catch to Andrew White in the fourth delivery of the 7th over. After this fall, there were few good partnerships and some good contributions from each players which helped the Zimbabwe team to move closer to their target. By 48.5 overs, they scored 239 runs with the loss of 7 wickets. Zimbabwe won the match by 3 wickets. Brendan Taylor became the man of the match as he scored 71 runs and helped in building some good partnerships that helped the team to win the match.
Ireland opened its batting innings with the openers William Porterfield and Paul Stirling. They gave an very good start scoring more than 6 runs per over in the first over. But in the second over, they lost William Porterfield. They started to loose wickets in regular intervals but with a larger gaps because of some good contributions to the total score. By 50 overs, Ireland lost 9 wickets and scored a total of 238 runs. Teams top scorer was Kevin OBrien who was unbeaten till the end of the innings. He scored 73 runs 102 deliveries which included 3 fours and 3 sixes. Prosper Utseya was the economical bowler for the Zimbabwe whose economy rate was 3.7 runs per over and he picked up 2 wickets.
Zimbabwe needed 239 runs to win in 50 overs. Hamilton Masakadza and Brendan Taylor started the batting innings for the Zimbabwe team. They gave very slow start and their net run rate was less than 3 runs per over after 6 overs. Hamilton Masakadza got out by giving a pretty simple catch to Andrew White in the fourth delivery of the 7th over. After this fall, there were few good partnerships and some good contributions from each players which helped the Zimbabwe team to move closer to their target. By 48.5 overs, they scored 239 runs with the loss of 7 wickets. Zimbabwe won the match by 3 wickets. Brendan Taylor became the man of the match as he scored 71 runs and helped in building some good partnerships that helped the team to win the match.
September 27, 2010
CSK became the winners of Airtel Champions League 2010
MS Dhoni and his team outplayed the Warriors in the finals of Airtel Champions League 2010. Yesterday, Chennai Super Kings faced the Warriors in the finals at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Toss went in to the favor of the Warriors and they chose to bat first.
Davy Jacobs and Ashwell Prince opened the batting innings for the Warriors. They gave an very aggressive start with an run rate of 10 runs per over. In the first 4 overs, Warriors scored a total of 39 runs. Ashwell Prince got out in the very first delivery of the 5th over by getting bowled. In the next over, Davy Jacobs was called for an Leg Before and returned to the pavillion. Once the first 2 wickets fell, Warriors started to score at slower pace. Wickets started to fall in regular intervals. Finally by 20 overs, WAR scored a total of 128 runs. Muttiah Muralidaran took 3 important wickets. This score total is supposed to be an cake-walk for any team.
CSK opened its batting innings with the openers Michael Hussey and Murali Vijay. They both started off well and put up a very good partnership of 103 runs before the loss of Murali Vijay's wicket. Murali Vijay departed by giving a catch to Justin Kreusch. He scored 58 runs in 53 deliveries which included 6 fours and 2 sixes. Suresh Raina could not make it big today and he departed scoring 2 runs. MS Dhoni partnered with Michael Hussey and stated till the end of the innings. He ended the match in a grand style by hitting a classic four and became the first IPL team to win the Champions League. By 19 overs, CSK scored a total of 132 runs with the loss of 2 wickets only. CSK won the match by 8 wickets.
Man of the match award went to Michael Hussey and the Man of the series award went to Ravichandran Ashwin.
September 26, 2010
Warriors made it to the finals of the Champions League 2010
Yesterday, Warriors faced the Southern Redbacks in the second match of semi-finals at Centurion, Tshwane. Southern Redbacks have won all the four matches in the prelims and were looking strong and confident to win this match. On the other hand, Warriors have lost only one match in the prelims and are also looking to enter finals considering their good performances shown by them in the prelims. Warriors won the toss and they chose to bat first.
Davy Jacobs and Ashwell Prince opened the batting innings for the Warriors. Davy Jacobs took a single in the very first delivery of the match. Ashwell Prince got duck out by giving an easy catch to Daniel Harries. Warriors lost their first wicket in the second ball of their batting innings. This was supposed to be an bad start for them but Davy Jacobs and Colin Ingram played ultimately well. They both put up an partnership of 104 runs in just 74 deliveries. They just kept on hitting fours in each and every over. After the fall of Davy Jacobs and Colin Ingram, the Warriors were in trouble as they kept on loosing wickets and their run rate started to drop. While the last few deliveries were left, Nicky Boje came in to bat as they lost their 6th wicket. Nicky Boje played an magnificent innings as he quick-fired to score 22 runs in just 7 deliveries which included 2 fours and 2 sixes. This helped the Warriors to end up with a total score of 175 runs in 20 overs. Daniel Harris was the most economical bowler with an economy rate of just 4.5 runs per over and took 3 important wickets.
Southern Redbacks needed 176 runs to win the match if they want to enter in to the finals to face the Chennai Super Kings which will be played on Sunday. Southern Redbacks started their batting innings with the openers, Daniel Harris and Michael Klinger. They both gave a slow start as they don't want to loose any wickets and wanted to get well settled before going for some big shots. In the fourth over, they both got out which led them to enter in to an bad situation. They started to loose wickets in regular intervals which resulted in the drop of their run rate each time. By 20 overs, SRB managed to score only 145 runs with the loss of 7 wickets. Teams top scorer was Callum Ferguson who scored 71 runs 49 deliveries that included 8 fours and 2 sixes. Warriors won the match by 30 runs and were eligible to enter the finals of the Airtel Champions League 2010. Man of the match was Davy Jacobs for giving a perfect start who played well with the bat and scored 61 runs from 41 deliveries that included 10 fours and a six.
Warriors will be playing against the Chennai Super Kings in the finals of the Champions League on Sunday. A match between the champions of India and the South Africa. See you all with the updates on the finals. Bye and Cheers....
Davy Jacobs and Ashwell Prince opened the batting innings for the Warriors. Davy Jacobs took a single in the very first delivery of the match. Ashwell Prince got duck out by giving an easy catch to Daniel Harries. Warriors lost their first wicket in the second ball of their batting innings. This was supposed to be an bad start for them but Davy Jacobs and Colin Ingram played ultimately well. They both put up an partnership of 104 runs in just 74 deliveries. They just kept on hitting fours in each and every over. After the fall of Davy Jacobs and Colin Ingram, the Warriors were in trouble as they kept on loosing wickets and their run rate started to drop. While the last few deliveries were left, Nicky Boje came in to bat as they lost their 6th wicket. Nicky Boje played an magnificent innings as he quick-fired to score 22 runs in just 7 deliveries which included 2 fours and 2 sixes. This helped the Warriors to end up with a total score of 175 runs in 20 overs. Daniel Harris was the most economical bowler with an economy rate of just 4.5 runs per over and took 3 important wickets.
Southern Redbacks needed 176 runs to win the match if they want to enter in to the finals to face the Chennai Super Kings which will be played on Sunday. Southern Redbacks started their batting innings with the openers, Daniel Harris and Michael Klinger. They both gave a slow start as they don't want to loose any wickets and wanted to get well settled before going for some big shots. In the fourth over, they both got out which led them to enter in to an bad situation. They started to loose wickets in regular intervals which resulted in the drop of their run rate each time. By 20 overs, SRB managed to score only 145 runs with the loss of 7 wickets. Teams top scorer was Callum Ferguson who scored 71 runs 49 deliveries that included 8 fours and 2 sixes. Warriors won the match by 30 runs and were eligible to enter the finals of the Airtel Champions League 2010. Man of the match was Davy Jacobs for giving a perfect start who played well with the bat and scored 61 runs from 41 deliveries that included 10 fours and a six.
Warriors will be playing against the Chennai Super Kings in the finals of the Champions League on Sunday. A match between the champions of India and the South Africa. See you all with the updates on the finals. Bye and Cheers....
September 24, 2010
Airtel Champions League
On Wednesday, IPL champions of the year 2010 Chennai Super Kings won the match against the warriors by 10 runs and entered the semi-finals. It was an very close match where the target given for the Warriors was just 136 runs. Chennai Super Kings failed to put up a very good total in that particular match as the batsmen fail to play well. But the bowlers especially the spinners bowled well in this particular match which helped them to restrict the Warriors to score only 126 runs in total. Due to this victory, Victorian Bushrangers lost their chance of getting into the semi-finals. Both Warriors and Chennai Super Kings have entered into the semi-finals from Group A.
In Group B, Southern Redbacks top the table by winning all the 4 matches and Royal Challengers Banglaore somehow made into the semi-finals after their second victory in this Champions League. Mumbai Indians, Highveld Lions and Royal Challengers all share same 4 points on the table. Due to the net run rate, Royal Challengers Bangalore found their place in the semi-finals. Now Chennai Super Kings from Group A will be facing the Royal Challengers Bangalore from Group B in the semis and Southern Redbacks will be fighting against the Warriors. This is the first time that an IPL team has entered the Champions League semi-finals and more over 2 teams has been entered in one shot. RCB facing CSK will be a very big match as they both are IPL teams. The first semis match between CSK and RCB will be played today at Kingsmead, Durban. The second semis between SRB and WAR will be played tomorrow at Centurion, Tshwane.
Being the die hard fan of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, i want my team RCB to win the match played against the CSK and make it to the finals.
In Group B, Southern Redbacks top the table by winning all the 4 matches and Royal Challengers Banglaore somehow made into the semi-finals after their second victory in this Champions League. Mumbai Indians, Highveld Lions and Royal Challengers all share same 4 points on the table. Due to the net run rate, Royal Challengers Bangalore found their place in the semi-finals. Now Chennai Super Kings from Group A will be facing the Royal Challengers Bangalore from Group B in the semis and Southern Redbacks will be fighting against the Warriors. This is the first time that an IPL team has entered the Champions League semi-finals and more over 2 teams has been entered in one shot. RCB facing CSK will be a very big match as they both are IPL teams. The first semis match between CSK and RCB will be played today at Kingsmead, Durban. The second semis between SRB and WAR will be played tomorrow at Centurion, Tshwane.
Being the die hard fan of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, i want my team RCB to win the match played against the CSK and make it to the finals.
September 23, 2010
England - Pakistan ODI series: Match 5
The final ODI match between England and Pakistan was played today at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. This was an important match to be considered for both the teams as the series has been leveled by 2-2. Who ever wins the match will win the series. The first 2 matches was won by England and the next 2 was won by Pakistan. This shows that Pakistan team has fought back well in the series and have leveled the series. They look very confident as they have won the previous 2 games of the series. England will also be having some good plans in this match as they had lost previous 2 games and would have come up with new strategy. England won the toss and elected to bat first.
The England batting innings was opened by the openers Andrew Strauss and Steve Davies. The start was very good as their run rate was around 6 runs per over. Steve Davies got out in the 6th over of the innings by edging the ball which straight away went to the keepers gloves. Paul Collingwood contributed some useful runs to the team. On the other hand Eoin Morgan played extra-ordinarily and scored his century which helped the team to come out of bad situation. With his help, England scored a very good total of 256 runs with the loss of 6 wickets. Eoin Morgan was unbeaten scoring 107 runs from 101 deliveries that included 8 fours and a six. Shoaib Akthar took 3 wickets with an economy rate of 4 runs per over. Pakistan needed 257 runs to win the match from 50 overs with 10 wickets on hand.
Kamran Akmal and Mohammad Hafeez were the openers for the Pakistan team. They played some good cricket and put up a first wicket partnership of 63 runs. After the fall of Mohammad Hafeez, Asad Shafiq came in to bat and departed without scoring a run. Pakistan team started to struggle a lot after the fall of Kamran Akmal which resulted in loosing of wickets in regular intervals. By 37 overs, Pakistan team lost all its wickets and scored a total of just 135 runs on board. Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann took 3 wickets each respectively. Man of the match was Eoin Morgan and the Man of the Series was Andrew Strauss.
The England batting innings was opened by the openers Andrew Strauss and Steve Davies. The start was very good as their run rate was around 6 runs per over. Steve Davies got out in the 6th over of the innings by edging the ball which straight away went to the keepers gloves. Paul Collingwood contributed some useful runs to the team. On the other hand Eoin Morgan played extra-ordinarily and scored his century which helped the team to come out of bad situation. With his help, England scored a very good total of 256 runs with the loss of 6 wickets. Eoin Morgan was unbeaten scoring 107 runs from 101 deliveries that included 8 fours and a six. Shoaib Akthar took 3 wickets with an economy rate of 4 runs per over. Pakistan needed 257 runs to win the match from 50 overs with 10 wickets on hand.
Kamran Akmal and Mohammad Hafeez were the openers for the Pakistan team. They played some good cricket and put up a first wicket partnership of 63 runs. After the fall of Mohammad Hafeez, Asad Shafiq came in to bat and departed without scoring a run. Pakistan team started to struggle a lot after the fall of Kamran Akmal which resulted in loosing of wickets in regular intervals. By 37 overs, Pakistan team lost all its wickets and scored a total of just 135 runs on board. Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann took 3 wickets each respectively. Man of the match was Eoin Morgan and the Man of the Series was Andrew Strauss.
Champions League Twenty20: CSK vs Warriors
Yesterday, Chennai Super Kings faced Warriors at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth. This was an very crucial match for both the teams in order to enter semi-finals of the Airtel Champions League 2010. Chennai Super Kings have to win this match to make them very comfortable at the first position. If CSK looses this match they will be walking out of the series. For Warriors the case is little different, even if they loose the match they still have chances of registering their berth in the semis. All they have to do is to loose the match in a close range so that their net run rate is just above the Victorian Bushrangers. For the Victorian Bushrangers luck has to play if they need to enter the semis. Either Chennai Super Kings should loose this match or Warriors should loose the match by a huge margin so that their net run rate falls below Bushrangers net run rate. The toss went in the favor of CSK side and they decided to bat first.
Michael Hussey and Murali Vijay came in to bat first from the CSK side and pretty decent start. They both put up a good partnership of 63 runs. Murali Vijay got out by getting bowled in Justin Kreusch's delivery. In this match Suresh Raina did not last long and he departed scoring just 6 runs. MS Dhoni came in to bat and played some knocks which added some good runs to the teams total. Michael Hussey scored his 50 runs from 39 deliveries that included 4 fours and a six. After the fall of Hussey, MS Dhoni took over and stayed till the end which helped the team to come out of some bad situation. Finally, CSK ended up scoring 136 runs in total with the loss of 6 wickets. Justin Kreusch took 3 important wickets with an economy rate of just 4.75 runs per over.
Warriors needed 137 runs to win from 120 deliveries. Davy Jacobs and Ashwell Prince opened the batting innings for the Warriors. They started off aggressively by playing some good knocks and soon Ashwell Prince got out but this did not affect much. The runs were coming in all the ways, till they lost Justin Kreusch. This was an important turning point for the CSK where the match started to turn towards them. CSK were looking very dominant and where back in the game. Warriors easily managed to get 109 runs which was the requirement for them to enter the semi-finals and they achieved it. But they failed to win the match against CSK. Warriors ended up scoring a total score of 126 runs with the loss of 8 wickets. Ravichandran Ashwin took 3 wickets with an economy rate of 6 runs per over. Man of the match was chosen as Michael Hussey for brilliant batting performance and fielding where he took 2 awesome catches.
After this superb match, now both the teams are eligible to play the semi-finals of the Airtel Champions League 2010. Luck did not play in the favor of Victorian Bushrangers and now they are out of the series.
Michael Hussey and Murali Vijay came in to bat first from the CSK side and pretty decent start. They both put up a good partnership of 63 runs. Murali Vijay got out by getting bowled in Justin Kreusch's delivery. In this match Suresh Raina did not last long and he departed scoring just 6 runs. MS Dhoni came in to bat and played some knocks which added some good runs to the teams total. Michael Hussey scored his 50 runs from 39 deliveries that included 4 fours and a six. After the fall of Hussey, MS Dhoni took over and stayed till the end which helped the team to come out of some bad situation. Finally, CSK ended up scoring 136 runs in total with the loss of 6 wickets. Justin Kreusch took 3 important wickets with an economy rate of just 4.75 runs per over.
Warriors needed 137 runs to win from 120 deliveries. Davy Jacobs and Ashwell Prince opened the batting innings for the Warriors. They started off aggressively by playing some good knocks and soon Ashwell Prince got out but this did not affect much. The runs were coming in all the ways, till they lost Justin Kreusch. This was an important turning point for the CSK where the match started to turn towards them. CSK were looking very dominant and where back in the game. Warriors easily managed to get 109 runs which was the requirement for them to enter the semi-finals and they achieved it. But they failed to win the match against CSK. Warriors ended up scoring a total score of 126 runs with the loss of 8 wickets. Ravichandran Ashwin took 3 wickets with an economy rate of 6 runs per over. Man of the match was chosen as Michael Hussey for brilliant batting performance and fielding where he took 2 awesome catches.
After this superb match, now both the teams are eligible to play the semi-finals of the Airtel Champions League 2010. Luck did not play in the favor of Victorian Bushrangers and now they are out of the series.
September 21, 2010
England - Pakistan ODI series
Kamran Akmal and Mohammad Hafeez opened the batting innings for the Pakistan team. Both opened well and made a first wicket partnership of 62 runs before Kamran Akmal gave a catch to Andrew Strauss. After the first fall, Pakistan quickly lost 2 more wickets which increased the pressure for their team. The middle order batsmen played well and came out of the critical situation by contributing some good runs to the teams total. At the end of the innings, Abdul Razzaq quick-fired scoring 44 runs from just 20 deliveries which included 8 fours and 1 six. After 50 overs, Pakistan ended up scoring 265 runs loosing 7 wickets. Graeme Swann was the most economical bowler for England with an economy rate of 3.7 runs per over and 4 wickets.
England needed 266 runs to win the match from 50 overs. Steve Davies and Andrew Strauss were the openers for their team and started off very well. They put up a very good partnership of 113 runs which made their team be very confident of winning this match. After the breakage of England's first wicket, Pakistan gained pace in gaining wickets. Soon, England started to loose wickets in regular intervals. They could not resist the bowling attack made by Pakistan. By 46.1 overs, England lost all its 10 wickets and ended up scoring a total of 227 runs. Pakistan won the match by 38 runs. All the credit goes to Umar Gul and Shoaib Akthar who took 4 and 3 wickets respectively. Man of the match was Umar Gul for his brilliant bowling performance.
After this win, the series has been leveled to 2-2. Now either of them can win the series.
Champions League Twenty20: Wayamba Elevens vs Victorian Bushrangers
Yesterday, Wayamba Elevens faced Victorian Bushrangers at Centurion, Tshwane. This was one of the important and a must win match for the Victorian Bushrangers in order to make it to semis. Wayamba Elevens had already lost 2 matches that makes them to walk out of the tournament once this prelims is over. Wayamba Elevens won the toss & elected to bat first.
Mahela Jayawardene and Jeevantha Kulatunga opened the batting innings for the team. They gave a very good start in the very first over scored 9 runs in that over. Jeevantha Kulatunga got duck out in James Pattinson's first delivery. Even Mahela Udawatte got duck out in the very same over where Wayamba lost its second wicket with a total score of 9 runs. Jehan Mubarak and Mahela Jayawardene put up a 71 runs partnership which helped the team to come out of a very bad situation. But after the break of this partnership, Wayamba Elevens were totally destroyed. They lost remaining 7 wickets very quickly. By 16.3 overs, they lost all the 10 wickets and made a total score of just 106 runs. Peter Siddle took 4 important wickets which helped them to restrict the Wayambas to land up with 106.
Victorian Bushrangers needed 107 runs to win the match and keep the hopes alive to enter into semis. Aaron Finch and Brad Hodge started the batting play for the Bushrangers. Brad Hodge got out quickly and so was Matthew Wade. Aaron Finch stayed till the end of the their batting innings. David Hussey came in to bat with Aaron Finch and made a good partnership of 77 runs. David Hussey remained unbeaten scoring 47 runs from just 28 deliveries which included 4 fours and 2 sixes. By 13.2 overs, Bushrangers made a total of 108 runs thereby defeating the Wayambas by 8 wickets. Man of the match was Petere Siddle.
After this victory, the Bushrangers have to win their last match with a huge margin so that even if Chennai Super Kings with lower margin, Bushrangers will enter into semis. CSK are looking very dominant and have more chances of making it to semis.
Mahela Jayawardene and Jeevantha Kulatunga opened the batting innings for the team. They gave a very good start in the very first over scored 9 runs in that over. Jeevantha Kulatunga got duck out in James Pattinson's first delivery. Even Mahela Udawatte got duck out in the very same over where Wayamba lost its second wicket with a total score of 9 runs. Jehan Mubarak and Mahela Jayawardene put up a 71 runs partnership which helped the team to come out of a very bad situation. But after the break of this partnership, Wayamba Elevens were totally destroyed. They lost remaining 7 wickets very quickly. By 16.3 overs, they lost all the 10 wickets and made a total score of just 106 runs. Peter Siddle took 4 important wickets which helped them to restrict the Wayambas to land up with 106.
Victorian Bushrangers needed 107 runs to win the match and keep the hopes alive to enter into semis. Aaron Finch and Brad Hodge started the batting play for the Bushrangers. Brad Hodge got out quickly and so was Matthew Wade. Aaron Finch stayed till the end of the their batting innings. David Hussey came in to bat with Aaron Finch and made a good partnership of 77 runs. David Hussey remained unbeaten scoring 47 runs from just 28 deliveries which included 4 fours and 2 sixes. By 13.2 overs, Bushrangers made a total of 108 runs thereby defeating the Wayambas by 8 wickets. Man of the match was Petere Siddle.
After this victory, the Bushrangers have to win their last match with a huge margin so that even if Chennai Super Kings with lower margin, Bushrangers will enter into semis. CSK are looking very dominant and have more chances of making it to semis.
September 20, 2010
Champions League Twenty20: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians
Today, Mumbai Indians played their fourth and final match of the prelims against the Royal Challengers Bangalore who were playing their third match of the prelims Kingsmead, Durban. This was an important match for both the teams as this match could help them to get into semis. Mumbai Indians have won only one match in the tournament so far, hence they have to win this match with a huge margin so that their net run rate could increase. With the help of luck they have got one last chance to enter into the semis with help of Net run rate if they win this match. On the other hand RCB has won only one match and they are looking to win this match so that they can gain some confidence for the next and final game that will be played against Highveld Lions on Tuesday. Mumbai Indians won the toss & elected to bat first.
Shikhar Dhawan and the master blaster Sachin Tendulkar started the play for Mumbai Indians side. They started off well but Sachin Tendulkar got out after scoring 11 runs. They lost 2 more wickets very quickly after their captains fall. Later Saurabh Tiwary came in to bat and partnered Dhawan so that they added some good score to the MI total. After the fall of Shikhar Dhawan, the big man Kieron Pollard came in to bat and he followed Dhawan to the pavillion as he got duck out . Mumbai Indians some how managed to put up a good total of 165 runs on board with the loss of 7 wickets. Vinay Kumar looked impressive with the ball with an economy rate of just 4 runs per over but he did not pick any wicket for RCB. Dale Steyn picked up 3 very important wickets that helped the RCB to restrict the MI to land up with the total score of 165 runs.
RCB needed 166 runs to win the match from 20 overs with 10 wickets on hand. Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid opened the batting innings for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The start for RCB was very good and they were satisfying the requirement. The man in form Jacques Kallis got out in the second delivery of the fifth over when RCB total was 41 runs. But RCB 's expected legends failed to play in today's game, Ross Taylor, Robin Uthappa and Cameron White all three got out very quickly after the fall of Jacques Kallis. Rahul Dravid was adding some pretty good runs so that RCB was almost in pace with the required run rate. Later, Virat Kohli came in to bat and he batted magnificently thereby giving some hopes to the RCB and showed some signs of victory to the team. He was in very good form and was belting the MI bowling attack with an average strike rate of around 200. There came a stage where RCB needed 13 runs from 6 deliveries with 6 wickets on hand. This was an very crucial moment for both the teams as the victory was for either side. For the first 2 deliveries added only 2 runs and later Kohli managed to hit 2 boundaries in next 3 deliveries thereby reducing the required run to 3 runs from 1 delivery. It was an nail biting situation for both the teams as the match could end up with either team. Kohli got a very good delivery where he hit the ball with all his might hoping for the ball to clear the fence, but the ball edged the bat and went high in the air. Ambati Rayudu took the catch and RCB lost its fifth wicket and Mumbai Indians won the match by 2 runs. Man of the match was Dwayne Bravo for his brilliant performance with bat, ball and as well as in the field.
Mumbai Indians have won 2 matches but even then they cannot enter the semis as their net run rate is less than RCB. Even Highveld Lions have won 2 matches and their run rate is also more than MI. In the next match which will be played between RCB and HVL, whoever wins the match they will entering into semis along with Southern Redbacks from Group B.
Shikhar Dhawan and the master blaster Sachin Tendulkar started the play for Mumbai Indians side. They started off well but Sachin Tendulkar got out after scoring 11 runs. They lost 2 more wickets very quickly after their captains fall. Later Saurabh Tiwary came in to bat and partnered Dhawan so that they added some good score to the MI total. After the fall of Shikhar Dhawan, the big man Kieron Pollard came in to bat and he followed Dhawan to the pavillion as he got duck out . Mumbai Indians some how managed to put up a good total of 165 runs on board with the loss of 7 wickets. Vinay Kumar looked impressive with the ball with an economy rate of just 4 runs per over but he did not pick any wicket for RCB. Dale Steyn picked up 3 very important wickets that helped the RCB to restrict the MI to land up with the total score of 165 runs.
RCB needed 166 runs to win the match from 20 overs with 10 wickets on hand. Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid opened the batting innings for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The start for RCB was very good and they were satisfying the requirement. The man in form Jacques Kallis got out in the second delivery of the fifth over when RCB total was 41 runs. But RCB 's expected legends failed to play in today's game, Ross Taylor, Robin Uthappa and Cameron White all three got out very quickly after the fall of Jacques Kallis. Rahul Dravid was adding some pretty good runs so that RCB was almost in pace with the required run rate. Later, Virat Kohli came in to bat and he batted magnificently thereby giving some hopes to the RCB and showed some signs of victory to the team. He was in very good form and was belting the MI bowling attack with an average strike rate of around 200. There came a stage where RCB needed 13 runs from 6 deliveries with 6 wickets on hand. This was an very crucial moment for both the teams as the victory was for either side. For the first 2 deliveries added only 2 runs and later Kohli managed to hit 2 boundaries in next 3 deliveries thereby reducing the required run to 3 runs from 1 delivery. It was an nail biting situation for both the teams as the match could end up with either team. Kohli got a very good delivery where he hit the ball with all his might hoping for the ball to clear the fence, but the ball edged the bat and went high in the air. Ambati Rayudu took the catch and RCB lost its fifth wicket and Mumbai Indians won the match by 2 runs. Man of the match was Dwayne Bravo for his brilliant performance with bat, ball and as well as in the field.
Mumbai Indians have won 2 matches but even then they cannot enter the semis as their net run rate is less than RCB. Even Highveld Lions have won 2 matches and their run rate is also more than MI. In the next match which will be played between RCB and HVL, whoever wins the match they will entering into semis along with Southern Redbacks from Group B.
Champions League Twenty20: Highveld Lions vs Guyana
Today, Guyana and Highveld Lions faced against each other at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. This was their third match of the tournament for both of them. Highveld Lions had won one match and lost one match so they have to win this match to make it to semis. On the other hand, Guyana has lost their first 2 games and they were in the situation that they have to win this match with a huge margin so that they can get some hopes to enter into semis. The toss was won by Highveld Lions won & they decided to field first.
Travis Dowlin and Sewnarine Chattergoon opened the innings for Guyana and they gave a pretty good start in the first over. In the next over for the very first delivery, Travis Dowlin got out by getting a leg before in Ethan O'Reilly's delivery. Soon wickets started to fall with the drop in run rate as well. At one point of stage Highveld Lions looked very dominant where Guyana was suffering to recover from the loss of wickets that was happening regularly. Middle order batsmen contributed some runs to the team and lower order batsmen really played well which helped Guyana to put up a decent score. After 20 overs, Guyana managed to score 148 runs in total with the loss of 9 wickets. Ethan O'Reilly took 4 important wickets at very important stages which helped Highveld Lions to restrict the Guyana from putting up a huge total.
Highveld Lions needed 149 runs to win the match in 20 overs. Jonathan Vandiar and Alviro Petersen started the chasing for the team. Jonathan Vandiar did not stay long as he got out by giving an easy catch to Derwin Christian. Alviro Petersen and Royston Crandon joined together and played well till the end of the innings. They both put up a very good partnership of 133 runs. This partnership helped the Highveld Lions to win the match very comfortably. Alviro Petersen scored 57 runs from 38 balls that included 6 fours and 2 sixes. Royston Crandon scored 78 runs from 42 deliveries which includes 5 fours and 6 sixes. By 15.1 overs, Highveld Lions scored a total of 149 runs with the loss of 1 wicket and won the match by 9 wickets. Man of the match was been picked as Ethan O'Reilly for his brilliant bowling and picking up 4 important wickets which helped them to restrict Guyana to 148 runs.
Travis Dowlin and Sewnarine Chattergoon opened the innings for Guyana and they gave a pretty good start in the first over. In the next over for the very first delivery, Travis Dowlin got out by getting a leg before in Ethan O'Reilly's delivery. Soon wickets started to fall with the drop in run rate as well. At one point of stage Highveld Lions looked very dominant where Guyana was suffering to recover from the loss of wickets that was happening regularly. Middle order batsmen contributed some runs to the team and lower order batsmen really played well which helped Guyana to put up a decent score. After 20 overs, Guyana managed to score 148 runs in total with the loss of 9 wickets. Ethan O'Reilly took 4 important wickets at very important stages which helped Highveld Lions to restrict the Guyana from putting up a huge total.
Highveld Lions needed 149 runs to win the match in 20 overs. Jonathan Vandiar and Alviro Petersen started the chasing for the team. Jonathan Vandiar did not stay long as he got out by giving an easy catch to Derwin Christian. Alviro Petersen and Royston Crandon joined together and played well till the end of the innings. They both put up a very good partnership of 133 runs. This partnership helped the Highveld Lions to win the match very comfortably. Alviro Petersen scored 57 runs from 38 balls that included 6 fours and 2 sixes. Royston Crandon scored 78 runs from 42 deliveries which includes 5 fours and 6 sixes. By 15.1 overs, Highveld Lions scored a total of 149 runs with the loss of 1 wicket and won the match by 9 wickets. Man of the match was been picked as Ethan O'Reilly for his brilliant bowling and picking up 4 important wickets which helped them to restrict Guyana to 148 runs.
September 17, 2010
Champions League Twenty20: Mumbai Indians vs Guyana
For both the teams this was supposed to be one of the important match of the tournament. Toss was won by the Mumbai Indians and they chose to bat first.
As usual Shikhar Dhawan and Sachin Tendulkar opened the batting innings for the Mumbai Indians. They gave a very slow and steady start which resulted in a strong foundation. Sachin Tendulkar got out when MI reached 82 runs from 65 delivers. Soon Shikhar Dhawan followed him to the pavillion as well. Then came the great man Kieron Pollard for batting at number 3. Saurabh Tiwary did not stay as he got duck out, at this point of time MI were 99 for the loss of 3 wickets. Ambati Rayudu and Keiron Pollard started to build partnership and they contributed 53 runs partnership in just 21 deliveries in which Rayudu scored only 4 runs from 5 deliveries. Rest was played by the all rounder Keiron Pollard who has now become the pillar for Mumai Indians team. Keiron pollard made a huge difference in the scoreboard in which Mumbai Indians scored 85 runs in last 5 overs. Pollard just cruised in to score an unbeaten 72 runs from just 30 deliveries which included 1 four and 9 sixes. Mumbai Indians after 20 overs, they reached a total score of 184 runs with the loss of 4 wickets. Devendra Bishoo from Guyana took 3 wickets.
Guyana needed 185 runs to win the match but it was supposed to be a bit difficult for them because the MI had a very good bowling attack. Guyana gave an magnificent start with a very good run rate but they started to loose wickets which resulted in the dropping of their net run rate. The middle order players showed some resistance to the MI attack and played some good knocks. But this was not enough for them to reach their target. Finally Guyana landed up scoring 153 runs with the loss of 6 wickets. Zaheer Khan was very economical bowler for MI with an economy rate of just 4.25 runs per over. Mumbai Indians won the match by 31 runs. Ramnaresh Sarwan was the highest scorer for the Guyana team where he scored 46 runs from 38 deliveries that included 6 fours and a six.
Kieron Pollard was chosen as the man of the match for his magnificent and unbelievable performance shown while batting.
Tomorrow will be the day where Royal Challengers Bangalore will be facing the Southern Redbacks. This will definitely be a pretty interesting match. See you guys on tomorrow with next match updates.
September 13, 2010
Champions League Twenty20: Guyana vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Second match of the day was played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Guyana at Centurion, Tshwane. Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and put Guyana to bat first.
Travis Dowlin and Sewnarine Chattergoon started the batting innings for Guyana. This gave a little slow start and started to take pace. But after the completion of 4th over, Travis Dowling lost his wicket by giving a simple catch to Dale Steyn bowled by Praveen Kumar. This turned out to be a bad sign for the Guyana as they started to loose wickets in regular intervals with drop in their net run rate. It lost all 10 wickets in 20 overs and could just make a century. They were bowled out for 103 runs with loss of 10 wickets. Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper was the most economical bowler for the team as his economy rate was just 2.5 runs per over and he also took a wicket. Jacques Kallis took 3 wickets with a economy rate of 4 runs per over.
Royal Challengers Bangalore needed 104 runs to win from 20 overs with 10 wickets on hand. This total is not at all a good one as it could be easily chased. RCB have an very good batting lineup with some great and well experienced players. Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid opened the batting innings for the team. They both started off well and put up a partnership of 78 runs. Rahul Dravid was bowled out by Royston Crandon. Rahul Dravid scored 33 runs from 34 deliveries that included 3 fours. Later Robin Uthappa came in to bat where he played magnificently well and completed the innings for RCB in a grand style. He quick fired to score 25 runs from just 8 deliveries that included 2 fours and 2 sixes. By 12.2 over, RCB scored 106 runs in total and won the match by 9 wickets. Jacques Kallis was unbeaten with a score of 43 runs from 32 runs which included 4 fours and a six. Jacques Kallis was picked up as the man of the match as he showed an brilliant performance both with bat and ball.
Travis Dowlin and Sewnarine Chattergoon started the batting innings for Guyana. This gave a little slow start and started to take pace. But after the completion of 4th over, Travis Dowling lost his wicket by giving a simple catch to Dale Steyn bowled by Praveen Kumar. This turned out to be a bad sign for the Guyana as they started to loose wickets in regular intervals with drop in their net run rate. It lost all 10 wickets in 20 overs and could just make a century. They were bowled out for 103 runs with loss of 10 wickets. Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper was the most economical bowler for the team as his economy rate was just 2.5 runs per over and he also took a wicket. Jacques Kallis took 3 wickets with a economy rate of 4 runs per over.
Royal Challengers Bangalore needed 104 runs to win from 20 overs with 10 wickets on hand. This total is not at all a good one as it could be easily chased. RCB have an very good batting lineup with some great and well experienced players. Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid opened the batting innings for the team. They both started off well and put up a partnership of 78 runs. Rahul Dravid was bowled out by Royston Crandon. Rahul Dravid scored 33 runs from 34 deliveries that included 3 fours. Later Robin Uthappa came in to bat where he played magnificently well and completed the innings for RCB in a grand style. He quick fired to score 25 runs from just 8 deliveries that included 2 fours and 2 sixes. By 12.2 over, RCB scored 106 runs in total and won the match by 9 wickets. Jacques Kallis was unbeaten with a score of 43 runs from 32 runs which included 4 fours and a six. Jacques Kallis was picked up as the man of the match as he showed an brilliant performance both with bat and ball.
Champions League Twenty20: Southern Redbacks vs Highveld Lions
Game three of the Airtel Champions League 2010 was played between Southern Redbacks and Highveld Lions at Centurion, Tshwane. This was the second match for the Highveld Lions and they have won their first match which was played against the Mumbai Indians. Highveld Lions won the toss & elected to field first.
Daniel Harris and Michael Klinger opened the batting innings for the Souther Redbacks. Daniel Harris got out by getting Leg before wicket in Robert Frylinck's delivery and departed scoring only 13 runs. After the fall of their first wicket, Southern Redbacks had 2 good partnerships followed by which resulted to put up a very good total against the Highveld Lions. After 20 overs, Southern Redbacks lost 6 wickets and put up a total score of 178 runs on board. Teams highest scorer was Michael Klinger who scored 78 runs from 48 deliveries that included 6 fours and 5 sixes. Aaron Phangiso was economical bowler from Highveld Lions whose economy rate was 5.5 runs per over and also had taken a wicket.
Highveld Lions needed 179 runs from 20 overs to win with 10 wickets on hand. They opened their batting innings with the openers Jonathan Vandiar and Alviro Petersen. Jonathan Vandiar who was the man of the match in his previous match played against Mumbai Indians failed to make it big with his bat. He was sent back to the pavillion after Shaun's Tait bowled him out when Highveld Lions total score was just 6 runs. Highveld Lions started to loose wickets in regular intervals. After 20 overs, Highveld Lions somehow managed to score a total of 167 runs with 8 wicket loss. Southern Redbacks won the match by 11 runs. Alviro Petersen had scored 56 runs 37 deliveries which included 7 fours and a six. Shaun Tait took 3 important wickets but he was not that economical as his economy rate was 9 runs per over.
Daniel Harris and Michael Klinger opened the batting innings for the Souther Redbacks. Daniel Harris got out by getting Leg before wicket in Robert Frylinck's delivery and departed scoring only 13 runs. After the fall of their first wicket, Southern Redbacks had 2 good partnerships followed by which resulted to put up a very good total against the Highveld Lions. After 20 overs, Southern Redbacks lost 6 wickets and put up a total score of 178 runs on board. Teams highest scorer was Michael Klinger who scored 78 runs from 48 deliveries that included 6 fours and 5 sixes. Aaron Phangiso was economical bowler from Highveld Lions whose economy rate was 5.5 runs per over and also had taken a wicket.
Highveld Lions needed 179 runs from 20 overs to win with 10 wickets on hand. They opened their batting innings with the openers Jonathan Vandiar and Alviro Petersen. Jonathan Vandiar who was the man of the match in his previous match played against Mumbai Indians failed to make it big with his bat. He was sent back to the pavillion after Shaun's Tait bowled him out when Highveld Lions total score was just 6 runs. Highveld Lions started to loose wickets in regular intervals. After 20 overs, Highveld Lions somehow managed to score a total of 167 runs with 8 wicket loss. Southern Redbacks won the match by 11 runs. Alviro Petersen had scored 56 runs 37 deliveries which included 7 fours and a six. Shaun Tait took 3 important wickets but he was not that economical as his economy rate was 9 runs per over.
September 11, 2010
Champions League Twenty20: Mumbai Indians vs Highveld Lions
Airtel Champions League Twenty20 started today and the opening match was played between the IPL Twenty20 runners up of 2010 the Mumbai Indians vs Highveld Lions at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field first.
Alviro Petersen and Jonathan Vandiar opened the batting innings for Highveld Lions. They started off very well and played very aggressively. Alviro Petersen got out when their total scored reached 24 runs in just 14 deliveries. But Jonathan Vandiar stayed and played well till Highveld Lions lost its fourth wicket who was himself. He departed when was caught by Sachin Tendulkar in Lasith Maling's over after scoring 71 runs from 48 deliveries which included 4 fours and 3 sixes. Neil McKenzie played some beautiful knocks and scored an magnificent 56 runs from just 30 deliveries which included 7 fours and a six. This added some more runs to the team and increased the teams total and the confidence in them as well. After 20 overs, Highveld Lions landed up scoring 186 runs loosing 5 wickets only. Lasith Malinga picked 3 important wickets.
Mumbai Indians needed 187 runs to win the match from 20 overs with 10 wickets in hand. Shikhar Dhawan and Sachin Tendulkar opened the batting innings for the Mumbai Indians. They both started off very well and added some good runs to the team. Shikhar Dhawan was trapped when Mumbai Indians reached 83 runs in 9.4 over. Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar played well and scored 69 runs from just 42 deliveries before getting bowled out by Shane Burger. JP Duminy added some runs to the team but got out after scoring 30 runs. Even Keiron Pollard could not make it big as he departed scoring 19 runs from just 9 deliveries which included 2 biggies. There was lot of pressure built on Harbhajan Singh who the only hope to rescue the team out of this critical when Mumbai Indians needed 13 runs from 3 deliveries. But unfortunately not even a single six was hit. Mumbai Indians finally landed up scoring 177 runs thereby loosing the match to Highveld Lions by 9 runs. Jonathan Vandiar was picked up as the man of the match.
Tomorrow, Warriors will be playing against Wayamba Elevens and Central Stags will be playing against the IPL 2010 winners, Chennai Super Kings.
Alviro Petersen and Jonathan Vandiar opened the batting innings for Highveld Lions. They started off very well and played very aggressively. Alviro Petersen got out when their total scored reached 24 runs in just 14 deliveries. But Jonathan Vandiar stayed and played well till Highveld Lions lost its fourth wicket who was himself. He departed when was caught by Sachin Tendulkar in Lasith Maling's over after scoring 71 runs from 48 deliveries which included 4 fours and 3 sixes. Neil McKenzie played some beautiful knocks and scored an magnificent 56 runs from just 30 deliveries which included 7 fours and a six. This added some more runs to the team and increased the teams total and the confidence in them as well. After 20 overs, Highveld Lions landed up scoring 186 runs loosing 5 wickets only. Lasith Malinga picked 3 important wickets.
Mumbai Indians needed 187 runs to win the match from 20 overs with 10 wickets in hand. Shikhar Dhawan and Sachin Tendulkar opened the batting innings for the Mumbai Indians. They both started off very well and added some good runs to the team. Shikhar Dhawan was trapped when Mumbai Indians reached 83 runs in 9.4 over. Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar played well and scored 69 runs from just 42 deliveries before getting bowled out by Shane Burger. JP Duminy added some runs to the team but got out after scoring 30 runs. Even Keiron Pollard could not make it big as he departed scoring 19 runs from just 9 deliveries which included 2 biggies. There was lot of pressure built on Harbhajan Singh who the only hope to rescue the team out of this critical when Mumbai Indians needed 13 runs from 3 deliveries. But unfortunately not even a single six was hit. Mumbai Indians finally landed up scoring 177 runs thereby loosing the match to Highveld Lions by 9 runs. Jonathan Vandiar was picked up as the man of the match.
Tomorrow, Warriors will be playing against Wayamba Elevens and Central Stags will be playing against the IPL 2010 winners, Chennai Super Kings.
1st ODI: Pakistan vs England
Today England and Pakistan played the first ODI cricket match of the ongoing series at ODI at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. Pakistan won the toss & elected to field first.
As usual, Andrew Strauss and Steve Davies opened the batting innings for the England team. Right from the start of the innings, England showed an brilliant performance. They started well with an good run rate more than 6 runs per over. 1st wicket partnership resulted in 78 runs from just 65 deliveries. After the fall of Andrew Strauss, Steve Davies partnered with Jonathan Trott where they both again put up a very good partnership of 75 runs. Jonathan Trott and Steve Davies put up their half centuries respectively. England till the end of their batting innings played well. Everyone contributed some decent runs to the teams total. Total overs was restricted to 41 overs. England completed its 41 overs and scored a magnificent 274 runs in total with the loss of 6 wickets. Teams highest scorer was Steve Davies who scored 87 runs from just 67 deliveries which included 13 fours. Pakistan's most successful bowler was Saeed Ajmal where he took 4 important wickets but his bowling economy was not that good. On the other hand Shoaib Akhtar bowled magnificently with an economy rate of just 3.5 runs per over but could not pick up any wicket.
Pakistan needed 275 runs from 41 overs to win the first ODI match of the series. As expected Pakistan team gave an very good and aggressive start with the openers Mohammad Hafeez and Kamran Akmal. Both played well till Graeme Swann came into the bowling attack. He picked up Mohammad Hafeez wicket where he gave a straight catch to Tim Bresnan. Pakistan lost its first wicket when its total was 62 runs. This fall resulted in continuous lose of wickets where batsmen could not stay long at the crease. Pakistan started to loose wickets in regular intervals meanwhile the asking rate got raising up. After the fall of first 3 wickets, Pakistan batsmen showed some resistance and started to contribute some runs to the team, but this did not work. Pakistan somehow managed to reach 250 runs in total after completing 41 overs. England won the match by 24 runs. All England bowlers performed equally well and picked up wickets. This was an complete team effort as far as England's victory is concerned. They showed it through bat, ball and in the field as well.
England are now leading the series by 1-0. Man of the match was Steve Davies for his 87 knock and an magnificent catch of Umar Akaml who was looking very dangerous with the bat.
As usual, Andrew Strauss and Steve Davies opened the batting innings for the England team. Right from the start of the innings, England showed an brilliant performance. They started well with an good run rate more than 6 runs per over. 1st wicket partnership resulted in 78 runs from just 65 deliveries. After the fall of Andrew Strauss, Steve Davies partnered with Jonathan Trott where they both again put up a very good partnership of 75 runs. Jonathan Trott and Steve Davies put up their half centuries respectively. England till the end of their batting innings played well. Everyone contributed some decent runs to the teams total. Total overs was restricted to 41 overs. England completed its 41 overs and scored a magnificent 274 runs in total with the loss of 6 wickets. Teams highest scorer was Steve Davies who scored 87 runs from just 67 deliveries which included 13 fours. Pakistan's most successful bowler was Saeed Ajmal where he took 4 important wickets but his bowling economy was not that good. On the other hand Shoaib Akhtar bowled magnificently with an economy rate of just 3.5 runs per over but could not pick up any wicket.
Pakistan needed 275 runs from 41 overs to win the first ODI match of the series. As expected Pakistan team gave an very good and aggressive start with the openers Mohammad Hafeez and Kamran Akmal. Both played well till Graeme Swann came into the bowling attack. He picked up Mohammad Hafeez wicket where he gave a straight catch to Tim Bresnan. Pakistan lost its first wicket when its total was 62 runs. This fall resulted in continuous lose of wickets where batsmen could not stay long at the crease. Pakistan started to loose wickets in regular intervals meanwhile the asking rate got raising up. After the fall of first 3 wickets, Pakistan batsmen showed some resistance and started to contribute some runs to the team, but this did not work. Pakistan somehow managed to reach 250 runs in total after completing 41 overs. England won the match by 24 runs. All England bowlers performed equally well and picked up wickets. This was an complete team effort as far as England's victory is concerned. They showed it through bat, ball and in the field as well.
England are now leading the series by 1-0. Man of the match was Steve Davies for his 87 knock and an magnificent catch of Umar Akaml who was looking very dangerous with the bat.
September 9, 2010
Ireland vs Canada
Ireland and Canada played their second ODI Cricket match yesterday at Cricket Skating and Curling Club, Toronto. Canada won the toss and elected to field first.
Ireland opened its batting innings with the openers Paul Stirling and Andre Botha. They both started well and put up a partnership of 91 runs before the fall of first wicket. Paul Stirling right from the start of the innings played aggressively. Other top order batsmen contributed some runs to the team and also gave a good partnership to Paul Stirling. Paul Stirling scored his century and later added another half century into his records and finally scored his highest score of his ODI career. He got out by giving a simple catch in the Harvir Baidwan's delivery in the 44.5 over. Paul Stirling scored a magnificent 177 runs in just 134 deliveries which included 21 fours and 5 sixes with a strike rate of over 132.09. By 50 overs, Ireland lost 8 wickets and put up a total score of 325 runs on board. Harvir Baidwan and Harvir Baidwan picked up 3 wickets each for Canada.
Canada needed 326 runs to win the match in 50 overs with 10 wickets in hand. This was suppose to be a tough target as the team is considered. Hiral Patel and Nitesh Kumar opened the batting innings for Canada. Hiral Patel got out when Canada reached 10 runs in total. Nitesh Kumar also did not last long at the crease as he departed by giving a straight catch to John Mooney. There came a partnership of 69 runs and another partnership of 49 runs which added some runs to the team. But Canada lost all its 10 wickets as they were loosing wickets in regular fashion. By 46.3 overs, Canada lost 10 wickets and made a total score of 233 runs. Albert van der Merwe bowled brilliantly well and picked up 5 wickets. Ireland won the match by 92 runs.
Man of the match was Paul Stirling for his magnificent performance with the bat.
Ireland opened its batting innings with the openers Paul Stirling and Andre Botha. They both started well and put up a partnership of 91 runs before the fall of first wicket. Paul Stirling right from the start of the innings played aggressively. Other top order batsmen contributed some runs to the team and also gave a good partnership to Paul Stirling. Paul Stirling scored his century and later added another half century into his records and finally scored his highest score of his ODI career. He got out by giving a simple catch in the Harvir Baidwan's delivery in the 44.5 over. Paul Stirling scored a magnificent 177 runs in just 134 deliveries which included 21 fours and 5 sixes with a strike rate of over 132.09. By 50 overs, Ireland lost 8 wickets and put up a total score of 325 runs on board. Harvir Baidwan and Harvir Baidwan picked up 3 wickets each for Canada.
Canada needed 326 runs to win the match in 50 overs with 10 wickets in hand. This was suppose to be a tough target as the team is considered. Hiral Patel and Nitesh Kumar opened the batting innings for Canada. Hiral Patel got out when Canada reached 10 runs in total. Nitesh Kumar also did not last long at the crease as he departed by giving a straight catch to John Mooney. There came a partnership of 69 runs and another partnership of 49 runs which added some runs to the team. But Canada lost all its 10 wickets as they were loosing wickets in regular fashion. By 46.3 overs, Canada lost 10 wickets and made a total score of 233 runs. Albert van der Merwe bowled brilliantly well and picked up 5 wickets. Ireland won the match by 92 runs.
Man of the match was Paul Stirling for his magnificent performance with the bat.
September 8, 2010
second Twenty20: England vs Pakistan
Yesterday, Pakistan and England played their second Twenty20 cricket match of the series at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff - Wales. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first.
Pakistan started well with the openers Kamran Akmal and Shahzaib Hasan. Kamran Akmal departed scoring 11 runs by giving a easy catch to Graeme Swann in Tim Bresnan delivery. After the fall of the first wicket, Pakistan started to loose wickets in regular intervals. Their run rate was decreasing as the overs went on and no player from Pakistan played magnificently as a result Pakistan ended up adding only few runs to the scoreboard. By 18.4 overs, Pakistan lost all its 10 wickets and made a total of 89 runs. Tim Bresnan took 3 wickets and his economy rate was just 2.72 runs per over. Graeme Swann, Stuart Broad and Ryan Sidebottom each took 2 wickets.
England needed 90 runs in 20 overs to win the match and win the series by 2-0. They had 10 wickets on hand. Craig Kieswetter and Steve Davies opened the innings for England. England gave a moderate start as they could not start hitting because of Shoaib Akthar who was bowling brilliantly with line and length. England started to hit the ball in the second over when Umar Gul bowled a No ball which was resulted in a free hit. Craig Kieswetter used this opportunity and hit the ball over the fence which went all the way to six. Later in the same over, they hit 2 fours and a 3 run. This gave some confidence to the England team. But Shoaib akthar bowled well in his second over and to Steve Davies wicket, later in the next delivery Craig Kieswetter got run out. This was an double blow for England. Paul Collingwood and Ravi Bopara added contributed some runs to the team. When the 11th over ended , England had lost 4 wickets and scored 63 runs in total. By 14 overs, England scored 90 runs with the loss of 4 wickets and won the match by 6 wickets.
Man of the match went to Tim Bresnan for his magnificent bowling innings of the match. England won the series by 2-0. England has created a new record for winning the most number of matches consecutively. Next will the ODI series played between England and Pakistan.
Pakistan started well with the openers Kamran Akmal and Shahzaib Hasan. Kamran Akmal departed scoring 11 runs by giving a easy catch to Graeme Swann in Tim Bresnan delivery. After the fall of the first wicket, Pakistan started to loose wickets in regular intervals. Their run rate was decreasing as the overs went on and no player from Pakistan played magnificently as a result Pakistan ended up adding only few runs to the scoreboard. By 18.4 overs, Pakistan lost all its 10 wickets and made a total of 89 runs. Tim Bresnan took 3 wickets and his economy rate was just 2.72 runs per over. Graeme Swann, Stuart Broad and Ryan Sidebottom each took 2 wickets.
England needed 90 runs in 20 overs to win the match and win the series by 2-0. They had 10 wickets on hand. Craig Kieswetter and Steve Davies opened the innings for England. England gave a moderate start as they could not start hitting because of Shoaib Akthar who was bowling brilliantly with line and length. England started to hit the ball in the second over when Umar Gul bowled a No ball which was resulted in a free hit. Craig Kieswetter used this opportunity and hit the ball over the fence which went all the way to six. Later in the same over, they hit 2 fours and a 3 run. This gave some confidence to the England team. But Shoaib akthar bowled well in his second over and to Steve Davies wicket, later in the next delivery Craig Kieswetter got run out. This was an double blow for England. Paul Collingwood and Ravi Bopara added contributed some runs to the team. When the 11th over ended , England had lost 4 wickets and scored 63 runs in total. By 14 overs, England scored 90 runs with the loss of 4 wickets and won the match by 6 wickets.
Man of the match went to Tim Bresnan for his magnificent bowling innings of the match. England won the series by 2-0. England has created a new record for winning the most number of matches consecutively. Next will the ODI series played between England and Pakistan.
September 7, 2010
Ireland vs Canada
Yesterday, Ireland played an ODI match against Canada at Cricket Skating and Curling Club, Toronto. Ireland won the toss & elected to bat first.
Andre Botha and Paul Stirling opened the batting innings for the Ireland. Andre Botha got out in the 5.5over where he got bowled by Khurram Chohan's delivery. At this point of time Ireland had made a total score of 26 runs. Later wickets start to fall in regular intervals. By 34.3 over, Ireland made a total score of 172 runs. Teams top scorer was John Mooney who scored 47 runs from 55 deliveries which included 2 fours. The game was played for 35 overs only and the Ireland batting run rate was 5 runs per over.
Canada needed 173 runs to win the match from 35 overs with 10 wickets in hand. Rizwan Cheem and Hiral Patel opened the batting innings for the team. Both the batsmen departed in 2nd over and 3rd over respectively. By 2.4 over, Canada lost its opening batsmen and scored 15 runs thereby their scorecard was 15/2. Ruvindhu Gunasekara and Ashish Bagai came in to bat and partnered well to put up a 140 runs partnership. Ruvindhu Gunasekara scored 71runs from 95 deliveries which included 6 fours and Ashish Bagai scored 64 runs from 85 deliveries which included 9 fours. By 33 over, Canada scored a total score of 163 runs and won the match by D&L method. Canada won the match by 6 wickets. Man of the match was Ruvindhu Gunasekara.
Andre Botha and Paul Stirling opened the batting innings for the Ireland. Andre Botha got out in the 5.5over where he got bowled by Khurram Chohan's delivery. At this point of time Ireland had made a total score of 26 runs. Later wickets start to fall in regular intervals. By 34.3 over, Ireland made a total score of 172 runs. Teams top scorer was John Mooney who scored 47 runs from 55 deliveries which included 2 fours. The game was played for 35 overs only and the Ireland batting run rate was 5 runs per over.
Canada needed 173 runs to win the match from 35 overs with 10 wickets in hand. Rizwan Cheem and Hiral Patel opened the batting innings for the team. Both the batsmen departed in 2nd over and 3rd over respectively. By 2.4 over, Canada lost its opening batsmen and scored 15 runs thereby their scorecard was 15/2. Ruvindhu Gunasekara and Ashish Bagai came in to bat and partnered well to put up a 140 runs partnership. Ruvindhu Gunasekara scored 71runs from 95 deliveries which included 6 fours and Ashish Bagai scored 64 runs from 85 deliveries which included 9 fours. By 33 over, Canada scored a total score of 163 runs and won the match by D&L method. Canada won the match by 6 wickets. Man of the match was Ruvindhu Gunasekara.
September 4, 2010
Ricky Ponting is worried about the new one day game announced by Australian Cricket
World Cup will be held in 2011 i.e, next year in February which will be hosted by India, Srilanka and Bangladesh. Only with few months remaining this drastic change will definitely affect the players especially the young spinners who might find it difficult this summer. He also added that their national team will not get affected that much as they will be playing another 12 to 13 ODI matches before the World Cup and it is Okay for them. They are much concerned about the young spinners in particular.
August 17, 2010
India won the match against Srilanka by 6 wickets
Today Srilanka and India played their second match of the tri-series at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri. Srilanka won the toss and elected to bat first.
Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan opened the batting innings for the Srilankan team. Upul Tharanga got out in the very first delivery of their batting innings. Praveen Kumar took the wicket and it was an awesome start for the Indians which gave a real boost to the teams bowling. After the fall their first wicket, things started to worsen as they were loosing wickets in regular interval and their run rate dropping drastically. Tillakaratne Dilshan some how managed to stay for long period and scored 45 runs before returning to the pavilion. Suraj Randiv and Nuwan Kulasekara contributed some runs to the team which helped in increasing the team's total. They both scored 43 runs and 22 runs respectively. By 46.1 over, Srilanka lost all its 10 wickets and scored a total score of 170 runs. Pragyan Ojha took 3 wickets, Praveen Kumar, Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja took 2 wickets each. Praveen Kumar was very economical bowler for the day as his economy rate was just 2.5 runs per over.
India needed 171 runs from 50 overs with 10 wickets in hand. First wicket fell when India's total reached 30 runs. It was Dinesh Karthik who gave a simple and straight catch to Nuwan Kulasekara. Later, India lost one more wicket when its score was just 31 and again one more wicket fell when India it reached 32. At this point of time, India was facing a very critical situation as their previous match where they got all out for 88 runs against the New Zealand. That same thing started to repeat. But Virender Sehwag made a change where he stayed till the end of the match and helped the team to come out of this situation. He scored a magnificent unbeaten 99 runs and finished the match with a grand style. India, by 34.3 over chased its target successfully by scoring a total of 171 runs with the loss of 4 wickets. India won the match by 6 wickets. Angelo Mathews and Dilhara Fernando took 2 wickets each.
Now, all the three teams have won a match out of 2 matches played.
Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan opened the batting innings for the Srilankan team. Upul Tharanga got out in the very first delivery of their batting innings. Praveen Kumar took the wicket and it was an awesome start for the Indians which gave a real boost to the teams bowling. After the fall their first wicket, things started to worsen as they were loosing wickets in regular interval and their run rate dropping drastically. Tillakaratne Dilshan some how managed to stay for long period and scored 45 runs before returning to the pavilion. Suraj Randiv and Nuwan Kulasekara contributed some runs to the team which helped in increasing the team's total. They both scored 43 runs and 22 runs respectively. By 46.1 over, Srilanka lost all its 10 wickets and scored a total score of 170 runs. Pragyan Ojha took 3 wickets, Praveen Kumar, Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja took 2 wickets each. Praveen Kumar was very economical bowler for the day as his economy rate was just 2.5 runs per over.
India needed 171 runs from 50 overs with 10 wickets in hand. First wicket fell when India's total reached 30 runs. It was Dinesh Karthik who gave a simple and straight catch to Nuwan Kulasekara. Later, India lost one more wicket when its score was just 31 and again one more wicket fell when India it reached 32. At this point of time, India was facing a very critical situation as their previous match where they got all out for 88 runs against the New Zealand. That same thing started to repeat. But Virender Sehwag made a change where he stayed till the end of the match and helped the team to come out of this situation. He scored a magnificent unbeaten 99 runs and finished the match with a grand style. India, by 34.3 over chased its target successfully by scoring a total of 171 runs with the loss of 4 wickets. India won the match by 6 wickets. Angelo Mathews and Dilhara Fernando took 2 wickets each.
Now, all the three teams have won a match out of 2 matches played.
August 13, 2010
Champions League Twenty20
South African star ace batsman Jacques Kallis will be playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the upcoming Champions League Twenty20. He will not be playing for the Warriors and it will be a huge loss that team. Similarly Ross Taylor and Cameron White will be playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. As Cameron White is playing for RCB, David Hussey will be leading the Bushrangers team in place of Cameron White.
Andrew Flintoff will not be playing for Chennai Super Kings as he has undergone 2 knee operations in past 12 months. He will not be available for this year's Champions League Twenty20. Muttiah Muralitharan, Thilan Thushara, Doug Bollinger, Albie Morkel, Michael Hussey, Mr. Mongoose i.e, Mathew Hayden are the foreign players who are included in the CSK team for this season.
10 teams will be participating in the Champions League Twenty20 which will include some great players like Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, Kieron Pollard, Muttiah Muralitharan, Mike Hussey, Ross Taylor, Mathew Hayden, Shaun Tait, Jayawardene and so on. This September month is loaded with full action as the Champions League Twenty20 will be played.
Andrew Flintoff will not be playing for Chennai Super Kings as he has undergone 2 knee operations in past 12 months. He will not be available for this year's Champions League Twenty20. Muttiah Muralitharan, Thilan Thushara, Doug Bollinger, Albie Morkel, Michael Hussey, Mr. Mongoose i.e, Mathew Hayden are the foreign players who are included in the CSK team for this season.
10 teams will be participating in the Champions League Twenty20 which will include some great players like Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, Kieron Pollard, Muttiah Muralitharan, Mike Hussey, Ross Taylor, Mathew Hayden, Shaun Tait, Jayawardene and so on. This September month is loaded with full action as the Champions League Twenty20 will be played.
August 12, 2010
Todays updates on Cricket
Kiwis will be playing against the Srilankans on Friday. Kiwis made a remarkable victory against the Indians on Tuesday. India could score only 88 runs which was the lowest total ever scored against the New Zealand team. After such a great victory, Ross Taylor is pretty confident about his team in winning their second match which will be played against the Srilankans. Srilankans are also equally strong as they have very good bowling line up and a good batting line up.
Munaf Patel is returning back to the Indian team. After a year, he is playing in the team. He was added into the team as Indian bowling department has become very weak as some of the good bowlers like Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Harbhajan Singh, Sreesanth are suffering from injuries. Let us see what he will do to his team in the upcoming match. Next match will be played against the Srilankans on Sunday.
Munaf Patel is returning back to the Indian team. After a year, he is playing in the team. He was added into the team as Indian bowling department has become very weak as some of the good bowlers like Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Harbhajan Singh, Sreesanth are suffering from injuries. Let us see what he will do to his team in the upcoming match. Next match will be played against the Srilankans on Sunday.
August 10, 2010
New Zealand thrash India by 200 runs
Tirangular series between India, Srilanka and New Zealand started today. Opening match was played between India and New Zealand at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Rangiri, Srilanka. New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first.
New Zealand gave a poor start as they lost 3 wickets when its total was just 28 runs. Later my favorite, Ross Taylor and Scott Styris partnered up well and played for 31.4 overs scoring a magnificent 190 runs partnership. Ross Taylor and Scott Styris scored a brilliant 95 and 89 runs respectively. After this partnership break, India managed to remove remaining 6 wickets successfully. By 48.5 overs, New Zealand scored a total of 288 runs and lost all its 10 wickets. Ashish Nehra and Praveen Kumar took 4 and 3 wickets respectively.
India needed 289 runs in 50 overs to win the opening match of the series. India gave a brilliant start and looked well till it lost its first wicket at the end of the seventh over. It was Virender Sehwag who departed scoring 19 runs from 23 deliveries. After this fall, things started to worsen for India as the wickets fell in regular interval. By 29.3 overs, India lost all its 10 wickets and managed to score only 88 runs in total. This was the lowest total scored by India against the New Zealand.
New Zealand won the match by 200 runs, which is a very huge margin. Ross Taylor played very well with the bat and in the field as well. He took 4 catches and captained very well. Man of the match was Ross Taylor for his awesome performance.
New Zealand gave a poor start as they lost 3 wickets when its total was just 28 runs. Later my favorite, Ross Taylor and Scott Styris partnered up well and played for 31.4 overs scoring a magnificent 190 runs partnership. Ross Taylor and Scott Styris scored a brilliant 95 and 89 runs respectively. After this partnership break, India managed to remove remaining 6 wickets successfully. By 48.5 overs, New Zealand scored a total of 288 runs and lost all its 10 wickets. Ashish Nehra and Praveen Kumar took 4 and 3 wickets respectively.
India needed 289 runs in 50 overs to win the opening match of the series. India gave a brilliant start and looked well till it lost its first wicket at the end of the seventh over. It was Virender Sehwag who departed scoring 19 runs from 23 deliveries. After this fall, things started to worsen for India as the wickets fell in regular interval. By 29.3 overs, India lost all its 10 wickets and managed to score only 88 runs in total. This was the lowest total scored by India against the New Zealand.
New Zealand won the match by 200 runs, which is a very huge margin. Ross Taylor played very well with the bat and in the field as well. He took 4 catches and captained very well. Man of the match was Ross Taylor for his awesome performance.
August 9, 2010
Second test match: England vs Pakistan
Pakistan and England played their second test match at Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first.
Imran Farhat and Salman Butt opened the batting innings for the Pakistan. At the last delivery of the 8th over, Pakistan lost it first wicket. It was Imran Farhat who was caught by Matt Prior, he departed without scoring a run. Pakistan lost its first wicket when its total score reached 8. Salman Butt followed Imran Farhat when Pakistan 1 more run to its total. It was really a poor start from the Pakistatotal nis. No one stayed for longer time as the wickets kept on falling regularly. Pakistan managed to score a of 72 runs only which was worst and lowest total in test cricket.
England opened its first batting innings pretty good. Jonathan Trott and Kevin Pietersen scored their half centuries which helped England to put up a good total and lead the Pakistanis by a good margin. England scored a total of 251 runs thereby leading Pakistan by 179 runs before loosing all its 10 wickets.
In the second innings, Pakistan's top order batsmen failed to score a good score. But there was one good partnership which helped them to put up a decent total. it was between Saeed Ajmal and Zulqarnain Haider who partnered to add 115 runs. Haider scored 88 runs and Ajmal scored 50 runs respectively. Pakistan lost its 10 wickets after scoring 296 runs in its second innings. Pakistan were leading England by 117 runs only.
This total is a cake walk for England as their team was performing extremely well in recent matches. Alastair Cook got out when England's total was 7. After this fall, Andrew Strauss and Jonathan Trott partnered well and chased the score successfully. They both scored unbeaten 53 runs respectively. By 36.3 overs, England scored 118 runs with the loss of a wicket and won the match.
England are leading the series by 2-0. Man of the match award went to Graeme Swann.
Imran Farhat and Salman Butt opened the batting innings for the Pakistan. At the last delivery of the 8th over, Pakistan lost it first wicket. It was Imran Farhat who was caught by Matt Prior, he departed without scoring a run. Pakistan lost its first wicket when its total score reached 8. Salman Butt followed Imran Farhat when Pakistan 1 more run to its total. It was really a poor start from the Pakistatotal nis. No one stayed for longer time as the wickets kept on falling regularly. Pakistan managed to score a of 72 runs only which was worst and lowest total in test cricket.
England opened its first batting innings pretty good. Jonathan Trott and Kevin Pietersen scored their half centuries which helped England to put up a good total and lead the Pakistanis by a good margin. England scored a total of 251 runs thereby leading Pakistan by 179 runs before loosing all its 10 wickets.
In the second innings, Pakistan's top order batsmen failed to score a good score. But there was one good partnership which helped them to put up a decent total. it was between Saeed Ajmal and Zulqarnain Haider who partnered to add 115 runs. Haider scored 88 runs and Ajmal scored 50 runs respectively. Pakistan lost its 10 wickets after scoring 296 runs in its second innings. Pakistan were leading England by 117 runs only.
This total is a cake walk for England as their team was performing extremely well in recent matches. Alastair Cook got out when England's total was 7. After this fall, Andrew Strauss and Jonathan Trott partnered well and chased the score successfully. They both scored unbeaten 53 runs respectively. By 36.3 overs, England scored 118 runs with the loss of a wicket and won the match.
England are leading the series by 2-0. Man of the match award went to Graeme Swann.
August 6, 2010
Third Test match day 3: India vs Srilanka
In yesterday's play, Srilanka had lost 2 wickets scoring 39 runs in total. Openers for the team were got out. Today, Srilanka saw a very bad start as it lost 6 more wickets when their total reached 125 on board. Later there was a 9th wicket partnership which lasted for 38.4 overs. This partnership was between Thilan Samaraweera and Ajantha Mendis and each scored 83 runs and 78 runs respectively. It was an 118 runs partnership which a sigh of relief to the team. Finally India managed to take all the 10 wickets of the Srilankan team in the second innings. Srilanka landed up scoring 267 runs on board.
India needed 257 runs to win the match and to draw the series. But India lost 3 wickets in the quick succession where it managed to put up a total of only 53 runs for the day. After the loss of the third wicket, Ishant Sharma came in to bat for the fourth wicket partnering the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. At the end of the fourth day's play, Sachin Tendulkar and Ishant Sharma remained unbeaten scoring 11 and 2 runs respectively. One more day is remaining for the Indians to finish the game. Still India need 204 runs to win the match and to level the series by 1-1. But already it has lost 3 top order batsmen, So let's hope for the best that they will somehow manage to score the target and win the match.
India needed 257 runs to win the match and to draw the series. But India lost 3 wickets in the quick succession where it managed to put up a total of only 53 runs for the day. After the loss of the third wicket, Ishant Sharma came in to bat for the fourth wicket partnering the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar. At the end of the fourth day's play, Sachin Tendulkar and Ishant Sharma remained unbeaten scoring 11 and 2 runs respectively. One more day is remaining for the Indians to finish the game. Still India need 204 runs to win the match and to level the series by 1-1. But already it has lost 3 top order batsmen, So let's hope for the best that they will somehow manage to score the target and win the match.
Third Test match day 2: India vs Srilanka
Hi friends, i will be giving updates on the second of the third test match which is being played between India and Srilanka. At the start of the yesterday's play, Virender Sehwag completed his century. Sachin Tendulkar scored only 1 run in yesterday's play and got out in Lasith Malinga's delivery. Virender Sehwag also dismissed early, he departed scoring 109 runs. VVS Laxman and Suresh Raina helped the team to move closer to the target set by the Srilankan. Laxman got out after scoring 56 runs and Suresh Raina got out scoring 62 runs. After this break, India soon lost all its remaining 6 wickets and finished its innings. India had put up a total of 436 runs in first innings thereby leading Srilankans by 11 runs.
Srilanka opened its second innings with their openers Tharanga Paranavitana and Tillakaratne Dilshan. They both opened well but things changed when Virender Sehwag was brought into the attack. They both got out in his delivery and departed in the 9.5 over and 12 over respectively. Later Kumar Sangakkara and Suraj Randiv started to play. The play for the day was called off and Srilanka landed up scoring 45 runs in total and lost 2 wickets in the second innings. Let's wait n watch what happens to the remaining 8 wickets in today's play.
Srilanka opened its second innings with their openers Tharanga Paranavitana and Tillakaratne Dilshan. They both opened well but things changed when Virender Sehwag was brought into the attack. They both got out in his delivery and departed in the 9.5 over and 12 over respectively. Later Kumar Sangakkara and Suraj Randiv started to play. The play for the day was called off and Srilanka landed up scoring 45 runs in total and lost 2 wickets in the second innings. Let's wait n watch what happens to the remaining 8 wickets in today's play.
August 5, 2010
Third Test match: India vs Srilanka
Yesterday, the third and the final test match of the series between India and Srilanka started. Srilanka won the toss and elected to bat first.
Srilanka lost its first wicket in the last delivery of the fourth over. It was Tharanga Paranavitana who got out scoring only 8 runs. After the first break of the partnership, Srilanka came back with a strong reply by having 4 good partnerships which resulted in setting up a good total against the visitors. After the fall of 5th wicket, Srilanka started to loose wicket in quick intervals. Finally they ended up their batting innings by setting up a total of 425 runs loosing all 10 wickets.
India needed 426 runs to take the lead. India opened its batting innings with the openers Murali Vijay and Virender Sehwag. Murali Vijay did not last long, he got out scoring only 14 runs. Then came the WALL "Rahul Dravid" to bat at number 3. He did not help India this time also as he got out by getting LBW in the Angelo Mathews over. He departed scoring only 23 runs. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar came in to bat accompanying Virender Sehwag. Both played well to put up a partnership of 88 runs and played till the end of the day. Second day's play was called off, Virender Sehwag was unbeaten scoring 97 runs and Sachin Tendulkar stayed unbeaten scoring 40 runs. India's total is 180 runs for loss of 2 wickets.
Srilanka lost its first wicket in the last delivery of the fourth over. It was Tharanga Paranavitana who got out scoring only 8 runs. After the first break of the partnership, Srilanka came back with a strong reply by having 4 good partnerships which resulted in setting up a good total against the visitors. After the fall of 5th wicket, Srilanka started to loose wicket in quick intervals. Finally they ended up their batting innings by setting up a total of 425 runs loosing all 10 wickets.
India needed 426 runs to take the lead. India opened its batting innings with the openers Murali Vijay and Virender Sehwag. Murali Vijay did not last long, he got out scoring only 14 runs. Then came the WALL "Rahul Dravid" to bat at number 3. He did not help India this time also as he got out by getting LBW in the Angelo Mathews over. He departed scoring only 23 runs. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar came in to bat accompanying Virender Sehwag. Both played well to put up a partnership of 88 runs and played till the end of the day. Second day's play was called off, Virender Sehwag was unbeaten scoring 97 runs and Sachin Tendulkar stayed unbeaten scoring 40 runs. India's total is 180 runs for loss of 2 wickets.
August 3, 2010
Final Test match: India vs Srilanka
Today, India and Srilanka will be playing their final test cricket match of the series. Srilanka is leading the series by 2-0. They won the first test match and second test match was drawn. Spin legend Muttiah Muralidaran took his 800th wicket to set the new test cricket record and finally got retired from the test cricket. In the second test match Lasith Malinga was ruled out due to knee injury. From India, Gautam Gambhir did not play due to the injury.
The final test match will be played at P Sara Oval, Colombo. This match will be more important to the Indians because they have already lost a match. Srilankans look very comfortable after winning the first match. Even if this match ends in draw, Srilankans will win the series for sure. So, India has to win this test match to level the series. India has not won a test series in Srilanka since 1993.
The final test match will be played at P Sara Oval, Colombo. This match will be more important to the Indians because they have already lost a match. Srilankans look very comfortable after winning the first match. Even if this match ends in draw, Srilankans will win the series for sure. So, India has to win this test match to level the series. India has not won a test series in Srilanka since 1993.
August 1, 2010
Test match highlights between Pakistan and England
Pakistan is playing a test match against England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England. England won the toss and elected to bat first. On the first day of the play, England opened its first batting innings with a good start where there was some good partnerships which helped England to put up a good total. The biggest partnership was between Paul Collingwood and Eoin Morgan which was 205 runs. After the break of this partnership, England lost all its remaining 5 wickets in quick succession. England had put up a total score of 354 runs and lost all its 10 wickets. Eoin Morgan scored a beautiful 130 runs which helped the England a lot to put up this good total. Mohammad Asif took 5 wickets and Mohammad Aamer took 3 wickets.
Pakistan opened its first batting innings with the openers Imran Farhat and Salman Butt. First wicket to loose was Salman Butt where he gave a easy catch to Matt Prior and he departed scoring only 1 run. This was a bad start for the Pakistan team which turned the entire innings. Pakistan soon lost 6 wickets with a total score of 47 runs on board. After this Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Aamer put up a partnership of 48 runs. Shoaib Malik and Aamer got out when Pakistan total was 105 and 108 runs. Later on, Umar Gul came in to bat where he remained unbeaten till the end of the Pakistan's first batting innings. He scored a magnificent 65 runs from just 46 deliveries which included 8 fours and 4 sixes. This magnificent performance helped Pakistan to come out of the Follow on. Pakistan by 54 overs, lost all its 10 wickets putting up a total of 182 runs. England was leading Pakistan by 172 runs.
In the second batting innings, England lost its first wicket in the very first over itself. It was Andrew Strauss who departed without scoring a run. England soon started to loose wickets with very less runs adding up in the score. Matt Prior came into bat at 5 down where he stayed till the end of the England's innings and remained unbeaten. He gave a good partnership with Graeme Swann, Stuart Broad and Steven Finn which helped England to put up a very good total. Matt Prior was unbeaten scoring 102 runs. England declared its second batting innings with after putting up a total score of 262 runs with one wicket remaining. Last wicket resulted in a unbeaten 489 runs. Umar Gul took 3 wickets in this innings.
Pakistan needed 435 runs in total to win the match. Currently Day 3 session 3 has been completed and the play for the day has been called off. Pakistan in between 3.1 over to 4.1 over lost 3 important wickets. This was again a poor start from them as they have lost 3 top order batsmen. Right not Pakistan has scored a total of 15/3. Pakistan needs 420 runs to win the match with 7 wickets remaining and 2 days left.
Stuart Board and James Anderson are bowling brilliantly. Lets see what they will do in tomorrows play. See you all with some more updates on tomorrows play :-)
Pakistan opened its first batting innings with the openers Imran Farhat and Salman Butt. First wicket to loose was Salman Butt where he gave a easy catch to Matt Prior and he departed scoring only 1 run. This was a bad start for the Pakistan team which turned the entire innings. Pakistan soon lost 6 wickets with a total score of 47 runs on board. After this Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Aamer put up a partnership of 48 runs. Shoaib Malik and Aamer got out when Pakistan total was 105 and 108 runs. Later on, Umar Gul came in to bat where he remained unbeaten till the end of the Pakistan's first batting innings. He scored a magnificent 65 runs from just 46 deliveries which included 8 fours and 4 sixes. This magnificent performance helped Pakistan to come out of the Follow on. Pakistan by 54 overs, lost all its 10 wickets putting up a total of 182 runs. England was leading Pakistan by 172 runs.
In the second batting innings, England lost its first wicket in the very first over itself. It was Andrew Strauss who departed without scoring a run. England soon started to loose wickets with very less runs adding up in the score. Matt Prior came into bat at 5 down where he stayed till the end of the England's innings and remained unbeaten. He gave a good partnership with Graeme Swann, Stuart Broad and Steven Finn which helped England to put up a very good total. Matt Prior was unbeaten scoring 102 runs. England declared its second batting innings with after putting up a total score of 262 runs with one wicket remaining. Last wicket resulted in a unbeaten 489 runs. Umar Gul took 3 wickets in this innings.
Pakistan needed 435 runs in total to win the match. Currently Day 3 session 3 has been completed and the play for the day has been called off. Pakistan in between 3.1 over to 4.1 over lost 3 important wickets. This was again a poor start from them as they have lost 3 top order batsmen. Right not Pakistan has scored a total of 15/3. Pakistan needs 420 runs to win the match with 7 wickets remaining and 2 days left.
Stuart Board and James Anderson are bowling brilliantly. Lets see what they will do in tomorrows play. See you all with some more updates on tomorrows play :-)
July 31, 2010
Second Test match updates: India vs Srilanka
Second test cricket match which was played between India and Srilanka ended yesterday. On the fifth day of the second test match, India completed its first batting innings and Srilanka started its second batting innings. So far i had given updates till the day 3. I did not give update on the fourth day of the play.
On fourth day Virender Sehwag got out missing his century, he scored 99 runs and got out Suraj Randiv's delivery. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar made his 48th test century and had a good partnership with Suresh Raina till the end of the day.
On the fifth day, Sachin Tendulkar added one more century to his test cricket centuries thereby totaling 49 centuries. Later he got out scoring 203 where he was tricked by Tillakaratne Dilshan's delivery by giving a straight catch to Prasanna Jayawardene. Suresh Raina got out after scoring his century. After the fall of 8 wickets, India had made a total score of 643 runs i.e, leading Srilanka by a run. But the last 2 wicket from Indian side showed a beautiful batting performance of 64 runs. India made a total score of 707 runs and lost all its 10 wickets thereby by putting an end to its first batting innings. Srilanka started its second batting innings and played for 45 overs. By the end of the day Srilanka scored a total run of 129 runs and lost 3 wickets. Match got drawn and man of the match was chosen as Kumar Sangakkara. Srilankans are leading the series by 1-0.
On fourth day Virender Sehwag got out missing his century, he scored 99 runs and got out Suraj Randiv's delivery. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar made his 48th test century and had a good partnership with Suresh Raina till the end of the day.
On the fifth day, Sachin Tendulkar added one more century to his test cricket centuries thereby totaling 49 centuries. Later he got out scoring 203 where he was tricked by Tillakaratne Dilshan's delivery by giving a straight catch to Prasanna Jayawardene. Suresh Raina got out after scoring his century. After the fall of 8 wickets, India had made a total score of 643 runs i.e, leading Srilanka by a run. But the last 2 wicket from Indian side showed a beautiful batting performance of 64 runs. India made a total score of 707 runs and lost all its 10 wickets thereby by putting an end to its first batting innings. Srilanka started its second batting innings and played for 45 overs. By the end of the day Srilanka scored a total run of 129 runs and lost 3 wickets. Match got drawn and man of the match was chosen as Kumar Sangakkara. Srilankans are leading the series by 1-0.
July 28, 2010
Second Test match day 2 updates: India vs Srilanka
On day 1, Srilanka had made a total of 312 runs and lost only 2 wickets. Srilankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara was unbeaten scoring 130 runs and Mahela Jayawardene at 13 runs.
On the day 2, Srilanka had put up a massive total of 642 runs loosing only 4 wickets in total. Kumar Sangakkara made a brilliant double century and got out when he scored 219 runs. On the other hand, Mahela Jayawardene scored 174 runs before getting out. Thilan Samaraweera was unbeaten at 76 runs. Srilanka decided to declare the innings when Mahela Jayawardene got out. In yesterday's play, only Harbhajan Singh and Virender Sehwag took wicket of Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara respectively.
India opened its first batting innings with the openers Murali Vijay and Virender Sehwag. At the end of the day 2 session 3 play, India made a total score of 95 runs from 18 overs and did not loose any wicket. Murali Vijay was unbeaten at 22 runs and Virender Sehwag was unbeaten scoring 64 runs from 63 deliveries which included 12 fours. As of now, India has given a strong reply to the massive score set by the Srilankans. India need another 348 runs to avoid follow on. Let hope for the best that India will not loose all its wickets and make a follow on :-)
On the day 2, Srilanka had put up a massive total of 642 runs loosing only 4 wickets in total. Kumar Sangakkara made a brilliant double century and got out when he scored 219 runs. On the other hand, Mahela Jayawardene scored 174 runs before getting out. Thilan Samaraweera was unbeaten at 76 runs. Srilanka decided to declare the innings when Mahela Jayawardene got out. In yesterday's play, only Harbhajan Singh and Virender Sehwag took wicket of Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara respectively.
India opened its first batting innings with the openers Murali Vijay and Virender Sehwag. At the end of the day 2 session 3 play, India made a total score of 95 runs from 18 overs and did not loose any wicket. Murali Vijay was unbeaten at 22 runs and Virender Sehwag was unbeaten scoring 64 runs from 63 deliveries which included 12 fours. As of now, India has given a strong reply to the massive score set by the Srilankans. India need another 348 runs to avoid follow on. Let hope for the best that India will not loose all its wickets and make a follow on :-)
July 27, 2010
Test match 2, Day 1: India vs Srilanka
Currently, second test match is being played between India and Srilanka at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo. Srilanka won the toss and elected to bat first. I will be giving updates on day 1 match as second day play as not yet started.
Tharanga Paranavitan and Tillakaratne Dilshan opened the innings for Srilanka. Both opened the innings in a grand style and put up a partnership till 18.1 overs. Tillakaratne Dilshan got out when Srilanka's total reached 99 runs on board. He scored 54 runs from just 42 deliveries and got out in Pragyan Ojha's delivery. Later Kumar Sangakkara joined in with Tharanga Paranavitan and put up a very good partnership of 172 runs. Tharanga Paranavitan got out scoring 100 runs in the last delivery of 72nd over. At the end of day, Srilanka lost only 2 wickets and had put up a total score of 312 runs. Captain Kumar Sangakkara was unbeaten 130 runs and Mahela Jayawardene at 13 runs. Only Ishant Sharma and Pragyan Ojha took a wicket for India.
Tharanga Paranavitan and Tillakaratne Dilshan opened the innings for Srilanka. Both opened the innings in a grand style and put up a partnership till 18.1 overs. Tillakaratne Dilshan got out when Srilanka's total reached 99 runs on board. He scored 54 runs from just 42 deliveries and got out in Pragyan Ojha's delivery. Later Kumar Sangakkara joined in with Tharanga Paranavitan and put up a very good partnership of 172 runs. Tharanga Paranavitan got out scoring 100 runs in the last delivery of 72nd over. At the end of day, Srilanka lost only 2 wickets and had put up a total score of 312 runs. Captain Kumar Sangakkara was unbeaten 130 runs and Mahela Jayawardene at 13 runs. Only Ishant Sharma and Pragyan Ojha took a wicket for India.
July 25, 2010
Srilanka very confident in winning the series against India
Srilanka has already won the first test match which was played against India couple of days back. Muttiah Muralidaran took his 800th wicket in test cricket to be a new world record. This was his last international test cricket match of his career. Muttiah Muralidaran and Lasith Malinga took 15 wickets in the last test match which helped the Srilankans to defeat the Indians very easily. Srilanka lost only 8 wickets in the entire test match where as Indians lost all 10 wickets in both the innings. This was not new for India to loose the first match. It's always happenings, Indians are known to give a poor start in the series.
After the first match victory, Srilankan Captain Kumar Sangakkara is very confident in winning the series. Muttiah Muralidaran will not be playing hence, the key bowler has been ruled out. Even Lasith Malinga will not be playing the second test match due to his knee injury. So there is a double blow for Srilanka, even then Sangakkara is very confident of clinching the series. Ajantha Mendis will be playing instead of Muttiah Muralidaran and Dilhara Fernando will be playing instead of Lasith Malinga.
India has already lost the first match and something must be going inside the Indian skippers mind by now as the key bowlers are not playing in the next test match. Now India has to win the remaining 2 matches in order to win the series or at least win a match and draw a match to draw the series. But, after looking at the batting and bowling performance, i don't have a single percent hope that they will win the series. Only hope for India and me will be Sachin Tendulkar and the wall Rahul Dravid. Second test match will be starting from Monday. Let's wait n watch
After the first match victory, Srilankan Captain Kumar Sangakkara is very confident in winning the series. Muttiah Muralidaran will not be playing hence, the key bowler has been ruled out. Even Lasith Malinga will not be playing the second test match due to his knee injury. So there is a double blow for Srilanka, even then Sangakkara is very confident of clinching the series. Ajantha Mendis will be playing instead of Muttiah Muralidaran and Dilhara Fernando will be playing instead of Lasith Malinga.
India has already lost the first match and something must be going inside the Indian skippers mind by now as the key bowlers are not playing in the next test match. Now India has to win the remaining 2 matches in order to win the series or at least win a match and draw a match to draw the series. But, after looking at the batting and bowling performance, i don't have a single percent hope that they will win the series. Only hope for India and me will be Sachin Tendulkar and the wall Rahul Dravid. Second test match will be starting from Monday. Let's wait n watch
July 23, 2010
Awesome farewell for Legendary Srilankan spinner
Yesterday, India could not resist Srilankan bowling attack as they lost all their wickets just 338 runs in their follow on innings. Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman scored half centuries which helped India to add runs to total so that the innings victory for Srilankans was wiped out. Lasith Malinga and Muttiah Muralidaran took 5 and 3 wickets respectively. India were leading by just 94 runs. Srilanka had half a day left to chase their target which could be easily done having 10 wickets in hand. In 14.1 overs, Srilanka scored 96 runs there by chasing their target successfully. They won by 10 wickets and Tillakaratne Dilshan played a magnificent 68 runs in just 47 deliveries which included 4 fours and a six.Spin Wizard Muttiah Muralidaran ended his test match career with creating a record of picking 800 wickets in test cricket way ahead of other bowlers in the history. He began his cricket by being a fast bowler and later he turned as spin bowler which became a great twist in his life and career. He went through many controversies regarding his bowling action in 1995 and later which was proved to be a right action. He continued his journey by creating records. Yesterday's match was his last test cricket match of his life. He said that if the Srilankan board wants him to play in coming World Cup he would make himself available. If the board feels that the youngsters need the chance then he always welcomes it.
July 22, 2010
1st Test Day four: India vs Srilanka
Yesterday morning i had given update on the 3rd day of the first test match which is being played between India and Srilanka. At that point of time, India after 32.1 overs, had scored a total of 152/3. India was on trial of 368 runs. Virender Sehwag was batting on 95 runs and VVS Laxman on 20 runs.
Virender Sehwag added one more century to his test match centuries list and got out scoring 109 runs. Soon VVS Laxman followed Sehwag by getting out when he reached 22 runs. Indian skipper MS Dhoni and Yuvaraj Singh some how managed to add 74 runs to the total. After the breakage of this partnership, Srilankans easily removed remaining wickets in quick succession thereby restricting Indians to 276 runs in total and took all 10 wickets. India opened their second batting innings due to follow on.
Again Gautam Gambhir did not play well as he got out in the second ball of the innings. Soon followed by Virender Sehwag. 119 runs partnership between Rahul Dravid and Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar helped team India to get some relief. But both departed scoring 44 runs and 84 runs respectively. Yuvaraj Singh too did not bet well in this innings. India are into real trouble now as they have lost 5 wickets. India has to save its wickets for the entire day so that the match can be drawn. At the end of 4th day, India landed up with a score of 181/5.
Hope rain comes and the match gets stopped so that my team will survive from defeat :-)
Virender Sehwag added one more century to his test match centuries list and got out scoring 109 runs. Soon VVS Laxman followed Sehwag by getting out when he reached 22 runs. Indian skipper MS Dhoni and Yuvaraj Singh some how managed to add 74 runs to the total. After the breakage of this partnership, Srilankans easily removed remaining wickets in quick succession thereby restricting Indians to 276 runs in total and took all 10 wickets. India opened their second batting innings due to follow on.
Again Gautam Gambhir did not play well as he got out in the second ball of the innings. Soon followed by Virender Sehwag. 119 runs partnership between Rahul Dravid and Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar helped team India to get some relief. But both departed scoring 44 runs and 84 runs respectively. Yuvaraj Singh too did not bet well in this innings. India are into real trouble now as they have lost 5 wickets. India has to save its wickets for the entire day so that the match can be drawn. At the end of 4th day, India landed up with a score of 181/5.
Hope rain comes and the match gets stopped so that my team will survive from defeat :-)
July 21, 2010
1st test match: India vs Srilanka
Right now, Day four session 1 is being played. India is batting its first innings and is trial of 368 runs.
Srilanka had won the toss and elected to bat first. Srilanka opened its batting innings with a good start. They built some good partnerships which resulted them to put up a total of 520 runs in total loosing 8 wickets. Tharanga Paranavitana, Kumar Sangakkara, Rangana Herath, Lasith Malinga scored 111 runs, 103 runs, unbeaten 80 runs and 64 runs respectively. This helped the Srilankans to put up a good total in their first innings.
India on the 3rd day opened its first batting innings of the match. The openers did not perform well which was not a good start for them. Top players Gautam Gambhir, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar did not play long. But Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman are in the pitch batting very decently and have put up a 50 runs partnership. After 32.1 overs, Virender Sehwag is on 95 runs and VVS Laxman is on 20 runs. India's total score is 152/3.
Srilanka had won the toss and elected to bat first. Srilanka opened its batting innings with a good start. They built some good partnerships which resulted them to put up a total of 520 runs in total loosing 8 wickets. Tharanga Paranavitana, Kumar Sangakkara, Rangana Herath, Lasith Malinga scored 111 runs, 103 runs, unbeaten 80 runs and 64 runs respectively. This helped the Srilankans to put up a good total in their first innings.
India on the 3rd day opened its first batting innings of the match. The openers did not perform well which was not a good start for them. Top players Gautam Gambhir, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar did not play long. But Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman are in the pitch batting very decently and have put up a 50 runs partnership. After 32.1 overs, Virender Sehwag is on 95 runs and VVS Laxman is on 20 runs. India's total score is 152/3.
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