Showing posts with label Ind vs Aus 3rd Test at Delhi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ind vs Aus 3rd Test at Delhi. Show all posts

Sunday, November 9, 2008

India set a target of 382 runs to win 4th Test on 5th day - Live Score


India set a target of 382 runs to win 4th Test on 5th day - Live Score


4 match series between India and Australiaa still in the interesting stage for the final day of the series as India set a target of 382 runs for Australia to win this Test match and retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy in maximum 91 overs. India made 295 runs in the 2nd inning and 86 runs 1st inning lead.

India got a cracking start as Sehwag and Vijay put 116 runs 1st wicket partnership in 28 overs before middle order collapsed and reduced to 166/6. But a fine partnership of 108 runs between skipper Dhoni and Harbhajan put India in a safe position. Unfortunately Saurav Ganguly out on a duck in his last inning.

Australia have a chanse to win this test and level the sries and retain the trophy. Krejza and Watson bowled well and took 4 wickets each. Krejza finished his debut Test with figures of 12 for 358.


Match Summary:

India 1st Inning -
441 all out in 124.5 overs.

Australia 1st Inning - 355 all out 134.4 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 295 all out in 82.4 overs.

Australia 2nd Inning - 13/0 1.3 overs, require another 369 runs with 10 wickets remaining.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first

So watch out the 5th and final day of the series and hope for a thrilling finish.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

India take 86 runs lead in 4th Test vs Aus - 4th day Live Score


India take 86 runs lead in 4th Test vs Aus - 4th day Live Score

India put the pressure back on the world champion Australia by taking a crucial 86 runs 1st inning lead at the stump of day 3 of the 4th and final test match in Nagpur. India bowled out Australia on 355 just before the stumps and were zero without loss in the 2nd inning with 2 days left.

Australia started the day from 189/2 but allowed to scored only 45 runs in the first session of the day due to discipline off side bowling with packed off side fielding. Katich completed his century but departed soon and three quick wickets in 2nd session and Hussey run out on 90 put Australian on the back foot.

For India, Harbhajan Singh took 3 wickets, Sharma nad Mishra took 2 wickets each and Zaheer Khan took 1 and two brilliant run outs by debutant M Vijay.

Australia trailing the series by 1-0 and has to win this match in order to retain Gavaskar Border Trophy and India needs just a draw to clinch the series. So watch for the 4th day match on Sunday, 9th november and see what both team do.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Ind - 441, Aus - 189/2 - 4th Test 3rd day Live Score


Ind - 441, Aus - 189/2 - 4th Test 3rd day Live Score

India scored 441 runs thanks to superb inning by Saurav Ganguly, but Australia fight back well to score 189/2 at the stumps of day 2 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur. Ganguly scored 85 runs in his last match.

India started the day fromm 311/5 as Dhoni and Gangulyy put 119 runs partnership to take India to 441. Debutant Jason Krejza took 8 wickets in 1st inning.

In reply Australia fought well as they reduced 74/2 but 115 runs unbeaten 3rd wicket partnership between katich and Hussey put them in strong position.

Watch 3rd day play as match is in very intresting position.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Tendulkar's 40th Ton put India on Top vs Aus - 4th Test 2nd day Live Score


Tendulkar's 40th Ton put India on Top vs Aus - 4th Test 2nd day Live Score


Tendulkar finally hit a century after a long time on the first day of the fourth and final test match against Australia at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur. India were 311 for 5 at the stumps of day 1.

Tendulkar hit his 4oth test century in the final session of the day scored 109 runs off 188 balls with 12 fours. India won the toss and elected to bat first and got a cracking start as Sehwag and M Vijay put 98 runs in 18 overs.

Sehwag scored 66 runs off 69 balls with 9 fours and 1 six. VVS Laxman playing his 100th test scored 64 runs and put a 146 runs for the third wicket with Tendulkar.

John Krejza took 3 crucial wicket on his debut and make Australia in the math after a good start by India. Australia have to play well tomorrow in order to stay in the match.

Ind vs Aus 4th & Final Test Live Score, Streaming - M Vijay will Open


Ind vs Aus 4th & Final Test Live Score, Streaming - M Vijay will Open

The climax of the 2oo8 India vs Australia test match series is going begin from Thursday, 6th November, 2008 as the fourth and final test match between two top team will start the all new stadium of Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur, at 9.30 IST.

For India its a special match for so many reason like, last match for Saurav Ganguly, 100th test match for VVS Laxman and a chance to win the Border Gavaskar trophy after a long time.

In form batsman and highest run scorer in the series Gautam Gambhir is out due to 1 match ban and M Vijay, the Tamil Nadu opener, will open the inning in his international debut match. Harbhajan Singh will also like come back after injury for spin friendly wicket with Amit Mishra.

For Australia its do and die match for them in order to level the series and retain the trophy, as they have not lost any test series since 2005 Ashes. Important thing is that Matthew Hayden's return to form during the Delhi Test and spinner Jason Krejza could make his debut.

India's Playing Eleven for the Fourth and Final Test:

M Vijay, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Capt/wk), Harbhajan Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma.


Australia's Playing Eleven for the Fourth and Final Test:

Matthew Hayden, Simon Katich, Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, Shane Watson, Brad Haddin (wk), Cameron White, Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson, Stuart Clark/Jason Krejza.

Friday, October 31, 2008

Ind vs Aus 3rd Test 4 Day Live Score - Match heading towards draw


Ind vs Aus 3rd Test 4 Day Live Score - Match heading towards draw

Australia replied well in the 1st inning of 3rd test match against India on the 3rd day of the match at Firoz Shah Kotla, Delhi. Australia finished the day with 338/4 still trailing by 275 runs with 6 wickets remaining.

Hayden and Katich put a 123 runs 1st wicket partnership. Katich scored 64 runs, while Hayden contributed 83 runs. Ponting also displayed good batting with 87 runs and Hussey out just before stumps on 53 runs.

It was the tough day for India as Kumble injured and taken to hospital. Virender Sehwag shown some good form with the ball taken three wickets while Mishra took 1.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Ind - 296/3 vs Aus 3rd Test 2nd day Live Score - Gambhir hit ton


Ind - 296/3 vs Aus 3rd Test 2nd day Live Score - Gambhir hit ton

Gautam Gambhir scored a brilliant unbeaten century on the first day of 3rd test match against Australia at Firoz Shah , Delhi. Gambhir hits 3rd century and playing on 149 runs off 285 balls with 20 fours and 1 six.

India got a disaster start after winning the toss in the morning as they reduced to 27/2 but a solid 130 runs 3rd wicket partnership between Gambhir and Tendulkar, who scored 68 runs put India in a comfortable position.

A fourth wicket unbeaten partnership of 139 runs between Gambhir and Laxman, who is playing on 54 runs put India in a strong position. India will try to make a good 1st inning lead and then put pressure on visitors.

Australia started the day well with two quick wickets by Brett Lee and Johnson but after that a tough day for them. They are trailing the series by 1-0 and will try to take some early wickets tomorrow.

The 2nd day play will start at 9.30 IST on Thursday, 30th October, 2008.

Ind vs Aus 3rd Test Live Score - Bhajji Injured, Ind - 41/2


Ind vs Aus 3rd Test Live Score - Bhajji Injured, Ind - 41/2


Indian captain Anil Kumble back in action and won the toss in the 3rd test match and elected to bat first against Australia at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi. Australia started well with two early wickets as India struggling on 41/2 after 15 overs.

Harbhajan Singh is out due to toe injury and given another chance to Amit Mishra and thus India playing with two leg spinners along with Anil Kumble. All the other team is same which won the 2nd test at Mohali.

For Australia, Stauart Clark is back in the team after missing due to elbow injury in place of Siddle. Brett Lee started well with the early wicket of Sehwag and Johnson took Dravid.

India were 41/2 after 15 overs with Gambhir on 20 and Tendulkar on 9 runs.

Ind vs Aus 3rd Test Live Score, Team - Kumble & Clark in


Ind vs Aus 3rd Test Live Score, Team - Kumble & Clark in

India is going 1-0 ahead in the 4 match series for Delhi test against Australia at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, IndiaIndia have won the last seven Tests here. The 320 runs win at Mohali boost the moral of the hosts while visitors will try to retain Border-Gavaskar trophy.

For India, captain Anil Kumble will lead the team agian in his favrite ground where he took 55 wickets in six test matches including his record 10 wickets in an inning, in place of Amit Mishra.

For Australia, Stuart Clark will return from injury to strengthen weak bowling attack. Mathew Hayden have to show some form in order to give good start.

India's Playing Eleven for the Third Test:

Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (wk), Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma.


Australia's Playing Eleven for the Third Test:

Matthew Hayden, Simon Katich, Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, Shane Watson, Brad Haddin (wk), Cameron White, Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson, Stuart Clark.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Ind vs Aus 3rd Test Preview from Delhi - Mishra Unlikely


Ind vs Aus 3rd Test Preview from Delhi - Mishra Unlikely

3rd Test match between host India and world champion Australia from Wednesday, 29th October, to 2nd November, 2008 at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi. India leading the 4 match test series by 1-0 with two matches remaining, as 1st match drawn at Bangalore and India won the 2nd test at Mohali by 320 runs.

India will be in difficulty to select playing 11 if captain Anil Kumble will be fit for the tomorrow's match and he will replace Amit Mishra who took 7 wicket in his debut match at Mohali. India will try to wrap up the series at Delhi.

Australia will try to bounce back in the series by winning this match as they are trailing any test series after a long time. Stuart Clarke's fitness is still in doubt and they have to depend on Brett Lee to fire to win the test.

Match will start at 9.30 IST at Feroz Shah Kotla Cricket Ground, Delhi.