Ind vs SL 5th ODI of Triseries Result - India won by 8 wickets in 35 overs, Gambhir, Kohli hit half centuries

India took revenge of 1st match defeat against Sri Lanka as they comfortably beat them by 8 wickets in the second round 5th match of tri-series on Sunday, 10th January, 2010 at Mirpur. SL bowled out on 213 in 46.1 overs and India scored 214/2 in 32.4 0vers.

Sri Lanka won toss and reuced to 84/6 but Sangakkara and Randiv made half centuries but finally bowled out on 213 runs due to fine bowling by Zaheer and Mishra took 3 wickets each. India then comfortably chased thanks to half centuries by Gambhir 71 and Kohli unbeaten 71* runs.

Both the team will meet again in the final of Idea Cup tri series on Wednesday, 13th January, 2010.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka - 213 all out in 46.1 overs (Sangakkra 68, Randiv 56, Zaheer 3-38, Mishra 3-40)

India - 214/2 in 32.2 overs (Gambhir 71, Kohli 71*)

Toss - Sri Lanka, who chose to bat first

Man of the Match - Zaheer Khan (India)

Result - India Win by 8 Wickets (with 104 balls remaining)

Points - India 4, Sri Lanka 0

India is no.1 Test Team, won the 3rd Test by an Inning and 24 runs, Zaheer took 5 wickets

Virender Sehwag's 293 runs in the 1st inning and Zahher Khan's 5 wickets in the second inning helps India to won the 3rd and and final test match against Sri Lanka at Mumbai and grabs the no.1 spot in ICC Test Ranking on Sunday, 6th December, 2009.

India needed 4 wickets on the final day with Sangakkara batting on 131 but Zaheer removed him early and then finished the tailender to give India a thumping win. Zaheer Khan took 5 wickets for 72 runs.

Virender Sehwag got Man of the Match for his 293 runs in the 1st inning as well as Man of the Series for scoring 491 runs in 4 innings.

Match Summary:

Sri Lanka 1st Inning - 393 all out in 94.4 overs (Dilshan 109, Mathews 99, Harbhajan 4-112)

India 1st Inning - 726/9 dec. in 163.3 overs (Sehwag 293, Dhoni 100* Murali 4-195)

Sri Lanka 12nd Inning - 309 all out in 100.4 overs (Sangakkara 137, Zaheer 5-72)

Man of the Match - Virendar Sehwag (India)

Man of the Series - Virendar Sehwag (India)

Result - India won by an innings and 24 runs

Series - India won the 3-match series 2-0

Indian Team, Squad announced for test Series against Sri Lanka, Zaheer annd Sreesanth recalled

Indian selectors announced 15 members team for the first 2 test of the 3 match series against Sri Lanka and recalled fast bowlers Zaheer Khan and Sreesanth on Wednesday, 10th November, 2009.

Left arm spinner Pragyan Ojha and S Badrinath also recalled in the team and opener M Vijay retained his position. Test specialit Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman back in team for test series while Munaf Patel, Ashis Nehra and Praveen Kumar not included in the team.

Find the 15-member Indian team for the test series against Sri Lanka starting from 15th November, 2009.

Indian Team, Squad for Test Series:

MS Dhoni (capt/wk)
Virender Sehwag
Gautam Gambhir
Rahul Dravid
Sachin Tendulkar
VVS Laxman
Yuvraj Singh
M Vijay
S Badrinath
Harbhajan Singh
Zaheer Khan
Ishant Sharma
Sreesanth
Pragyan Ojha
Amit Mishra

Ind vs NZ 3rd Test 4th Day Score - India need 6 wick on the final day | 5th Day Live Score

India set a target of 617 runs in the 2nd inning of the 3rd and final test on the 4th day and took New Zealand's 4 wicket before bad light stopped the play 21 overs earlier on Monday, 6th April, 2009 at Wellington. India leading the 3 match series by 1-0.

India started the day from 349/5 and scored quickly to pass the lead by 600 runs thanks to Dhoni's 56 and quickfire 40 off just 46 balls by Yuraj and set a impossible target of 617 runs.

New Zealand started poorly due to fine bowling by Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh took 2 wickets each but a 83 runs unbeaten partnership between Taylor and Franklin, playing on 69 runs and 26 runs respectively put hold on Indian victory.

Rahul Dravid has created record and become highest catch taker in the history of test cricket when he took the edge from Tim McIntosh off Zahher's ball and passed Mark Taylor's with 182 catches.

Match Summary:

India 1st Inning - 379 all out in 92.1 overs.

New Zealand 1st Inning -197 all out in 65 overs.

India 2nd Inning -434/7 dec. in 116 overs.

New Zealand 2nd Inning -167/4 in 56 overs, trailing by another 450 runs with 6 wickets remaining..

Toss -New Zealand, who chose to field first.

Ind vs NZ 3rd Test 2nd Day Score - India lead by 233 Runs, NZ 197 All Out | 3rd Day Live Score

Zaheer Khan took 5 wickets on the 2nd day of 3rd and final test match as India took control in the match and moves closer to clinch the series in New Zealand as they bowled out host on 197 runs and took 182 runs 1st inning lead on Saturday, 4th April, 2009. India were 51/1 in 2nd inning with a total lead of 233 runs.

India started 2nd day from 375/9 and just 4 runs in 13 balls before all out on 379 runs in 1st inning. Then they pushed New Zealand thanks to superb bowling by Zaheer who took 5 wickets and well supported by Harbhajan Singh who took 3 wickets.

New Zealand surrendered against disciplined bowling by Indian bowlers and Ross Taylor resisted with 42 runs.

Match Summary:

India 1st Inning - 379 all out in 92.1 overs.

New Zealand 1st Inning -197 all out in 65 overs.

India 2nd Inning -51/1 in 16 overs, leading by 233 runs with 9 wickets remaining.

Toss -New Zealand, who chose to field first.