Thursday 20 October 2011

Ind vs Eng, 3rd ODI, Chandigarh-India Full Innings


India Full Innings;
That is all from us here. Join us for all the action that takes place tomorrow between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi. Also, the West Indies play the first Test against Bangladesh at Chittagong. On behalf of my colleagues here, this is Sid V saying good night. Ciao!
Presentation Ceremony:
Rahane: The last few games were not good for me. I practiced hard for this game and I would like to thank the team management. The partnership with Gambhir was crucial and we decided to hang in there. I decided to play my natural game. It is a dream come true to be part of the winning side.
Ajinkya Rahane is the MoM for his 91 off 104 balls.
MS Dhoni: It was a very good performance. The middle order did not bat well. The openers batted well. The bowling was good but we presented too many boundary options. If we don't give too many boundaries, that puts pressure on the opposition. We have to improve in this aspect. There was a decent amount of dew and the ball was coming onto the bat. The way Rahane and Gambhir batted was crucial. We lost wickets at the crucial stage and this will be one aspect where we will work on. The youngsters did a good job in England and we struggled with the ball. We are backing ourselves to chase any target.
Cook: It is tough to digest this result. We performed better but this will hurt us. Our fielding has been below par and it cost us 20-25 runs today. Fielding was the difference between the two sides today. Chasing six an over is difficult, but credit to the way MS and Jadeja handled it towards the end. It was a good pitch to bat on.
India have clinched the series here. This must feel good for them after their recent thrashings in England. Rahane and Parthiv started things off superbly with a great partnership. There was a slight stutter in the middle overs when the middle order failed to get going. However, the unbeaten 65 run stand off just 47 balls between Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja helped India get over the ropes. Cook would be very disappointed with this loss and now England will have to play for pride.
49.2Bresnan to Dhoni, FOUR!!India seal the series 3-0, short of length ball outside off, Dhoni gets under the delivery and cracks it uppishly over extra cover for another boundary, MS is an awesome finisher of the game, MS Dhoni is the Michael Bevan of India
49.1Bresnan to Dhoni, FOUR!!, that should possibly seal the game for India, overpitched ball outside off, Dhoni gets forward and crashes it over extra cover, one bounce over the ropes, stunning stuff from MS
Tim Bresnan [7.0-0-54-2] is back into the attack
Right, 7 needed off 6 balls. Bresnan is going to bowl the final over. India still need not panic here. They have wickets in hand and Dhoni is a great finisher.
 
48.6Dernbach to Dhoni, 1 run, good length ball which spins away, the leg-cutter from Dernbach, Dhoni dabs it to point to retain strike
48.5Dernbach to Ravindra Jadeja, leg byes, 1 run, good length, slower delivery on leg stump, RJ looks to tickle it to fine leg, gets hit on the pad and they pinch a leg bye
48.5Dernbach to Dhoni, no ball, 1 run, Dernbach does not get away this time, a high full toss over the waist, Dhoni swivels and hoicks it to fine leg, it is a no-ball for height and thus it isnot a free-hit
48.5Dernbach to Dhoni, wide, the slower ball goes awry, this one moves away very wide outside off, Dhoni does not play at it and gives away a wide
48.4Dernbach to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, another low full toss on leg stump, RJ whacks it to long on
48.3Dernbach to Dhoni, 1 run, another back of the hand slower ball, gives it a lot of air and it dips on Dhoni, he goes for the drive but gets an inside edge that goes past the stumps, Kieswetter runs towards it and keeps it down to a single
48.2Dernbach to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, a high full toss, but it looked like below the waist, RJ gets surprised by it and he fends it to cover, they take a quick single and the fielder has a shy at the bowler's end, but this time RJ makes it
48.1Dernbach to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs, short of length, slower delivery just outside off, RJ angles the bat and dabs it to deep backward point, there was no chance for the second as the fielder fires the throw to Kieswetter, he trods onto the stumps before collecting the ball, RJ survives
Third umpire being called for here. It was a bad call for the second run and it looks like RJ is out here. However, Kieswetter has trod onto the stumps before collecting the ball. RJ will survive here.
Jade Dernbach [9.0-0-60-0] is back into the attack
 
47.6Finn to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, short and angled in on the body of RJ, he fends it to short fine to retain the strike
47.5Finn to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR!!, very full outside off, RJ looks to drive it through cover, gets an outside edge that flies past the keeper and to the third man fence
47.4Finn to Dhoni, 1 run, fires in a yorker length ball on middle, Dhoni squeezes it out to mid wicket
47.3Finn to Dhoni, 2 runs, fuller length ball outside off, Dhoni bends the back leg and creams it past extra cover, the fielder slides to his right but allows it to go through, Swann at wide long off slides to his left and keeps it down to a couple
47.2Finn to Dhoni, FOUR!!, much needed boundary for Dhoni, Finn hurls it short on the stumps, Dhoni gets on top of the bounce and hammers the pull to the backward square leg fence
47.1Finn to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, back of a length on middle and leg, RJ makes room and pushes it to extra cover, Cook does not throw down the stumps
Steven Finn [9.0-0-31-2] is back into the attack
 
46.6Bresnan to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, another full toss and straight on the stumps, RJ thumps it to long on, good over this from Bresnan, only six singles
46.5Bresnan to Dhoni, 1 run, full ball angled into the pads, Dhoni clips it to fine leg
46.4Bresnan to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, short and slightly wide outside off, RJ hops and cuts it to backward point, Bopara dives to his right and parries it to third man, prevents another boundary
46.3Bresnan to Dhoni, 1 run, the slow full toss outside off, dips on Dhoni who drives it to extra cover
46.2Bresnan to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, full ball angled across outside off, RJ clears the front leg and looks to thump it down the ground, mistimes it to cover
46.1Bresnan to Dhoni, 1 run, starts off with a low full toss on middle and off, Dhoni drills it to long on
Tim Bresnan [6.0-0-48-2] is back into the attack
 
45.6Dernbach to Dhoni, 1 run, pitched up just outside off, Dhoni drives it to cover
45.5Dernbach to Ravindra Jadeja, 3 runs, superb fielding from Bairstow, short of length ball close to the off stump, RJ angles the bat and glides it to deep backward point, the ball blazes across the turf, but Bairstow dives full length to his left and stops the boundary
45.4Dernbach to Dhoni, 1 run, full ball that spins back into Dhoni, he gets an inside edge onto his pads, rolls to the leg side for a quick single
45.3Dernbach to Dhoni, leg byes, FOUR!!, Dernbach misses his line there, back of the hand slower ball that lands full on leg stump, Dhoni covers the line and looks to glance it to fine leg, he gets hit on the pad, Kieswetter dives to his left but does not stop it completely, goes to the fine leg fence
45.2Dernbach to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, back of a length and the ball cuts back into RJ, the off-cutter from Dernbach, RJ angles the bat and steers it to third man
45.1Dernbach to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, low full toss on the middle and leg stump, RJ flicks it to mid wicket where the fielder tumbles to his right to stop it
Jade Dernbach [8.0-0-54-0] is back into the attack
 
44.6Samit Patel to Dhoni, 2 runs, Dhoni is really quick, short and quick on the stumps, keeps low as Dhoni works it to deep mid wicket, they decide to take the fielder on and they get a second
44.5Samit Patel to Dhoni, no run, quicker on the stumps, pushed back to the bowler
44.4Samit Patel to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, this one spins back in a touch, gets forward and drives it to mid on
44.3Samit Patel to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR!!, that is much better from RJ, tossed up on middle, he clears the front leg and hammers it straight to long on, one bounce over the ropes
44.2Samit Patel to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, flatter and fuller outside off, RJ skips down the track and pads it away to the leg side
44.1Samit Patel to Dhoni, 1 run, tossed up outside off, gets forward and drives it to short third man
 
43.6Swann to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, quicker ball that skids through on the stumps, RJ blocks it, ends a decent spell from Swann
43.5Swann to Dhoni, 1 run, this one spins back into Dhoni slowly, he goes back and eases it down to long on
43.4Swann to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, driven to long off
43.3Swann to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, flights this one with a bit more loop outside off, RJ dabs it to point
43.2Swann to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, classic ball from Swann, tossed up on the off stump and it spins away viciously, Jadeja has a feel for it and gets beaten, Kieswetter whips the bails off but RJ had his back foot behind the crease
43.1Swann to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, tossed up and it dips on RJ, he gets forward and the ball stops on him, ends up checking his stroke to mid off
 
42.6Samit Patel to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, tosses it up just outside off, Jadeja gets forward and drives it to long on
42.5Samit Patel to Dhoni, 1 run, a full toss on the stumps, Dhoni dabs it to long off
42.4Samit Patel to Dhoni, 2 runs, quicker outside off, Dhoni twirls the wrists and pushes it to backward point, Bopara dives to his right but ends up misfielding it, rolls to the deep for a couple
42.3Samit Patel to Dhoni, no run, flatter and fuller on middle, Dhoni thumps it to extra cover, but straight to KP
42.2Samit Patel to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, low, dipping full toss on the stumps, RJ gets forward and eases it to long on
42.1Samit Patel to Dhoni, 1 run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Dhoni stays forward and pushes it to long off
 
41.6Swann to Dhoni, 1 run, flatter ball that skids through outside off, Dhoni moves to the off side, gets forward and nudges it to square leg
41.5Swann to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, flatter ball on the pads, RJ clips it to mid wicket to get off the mark
Ravindra Jadeja, left handed bat, comes to the crease
41.4Swann to Virat Kohli, out Lbw!! Another huge wicket and England are now in the driver's seat! Swann gives this some rip outside off, gets it to break back into Kohli, he is caught on the crease and misses out on the fine leg flick, gets hit on the pad, Swann appeals and umpire Asnani gives it out, that was probably clipping leg stump. Virat Kohli lbw b Swann 35(30) [4s-5]
41.3Swann to Dhoni, 1 run, close to the off stump, Dhoni lunges forward and paddle sweeps it to fine leg
41.2Swann to Virat Kohli, 1 run, looped up just outside off, Kohli plunges forward and works it to deep mid wicket
41.1Swann to Virat Kohli, no run, this one breaks back in outside off, keeps a bit low as Kohli goes back, gets a bottom edge that goes past the stumps
Graeme Swann [8.0-0-53-0] is back into the attack
 
40.6Samit Patel to Dhoni, no run, this one keeps low on middle, Dhoni gets the bat down in time and jams it out to the off side, Samit runs to his left and stops them from taking the single
40.5Samit Patel to Dhoni, no run, tossed up just outside off, driven to the left of the bowler, Samit runs and tumbles to his left to stop it
40.4Samit Patel to Dhoni, no run, flatter ball drifting in on the middle and leg stump, pushed to cover
40.3Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, 3 runs, full and flatter outside off, Kohli gets forward and square drives it to deep backward point, Dernbach slides to his left and stops a boundary
40.2Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, gives this some air outside off, Kohli makes room and slaps it to cover
40.1Samit Patel to Dhoni, 1 run, low dipping full toss on the stumps, Dhoni pushes it to long off
Samit Patel [7.0-0-32-0] is back into the attack
33 runs have come in the Batting PP for the loss of two wickets. Kohli is playing a superb knock and he has to be there till the end.
 
39.6Dernbach to Virat Kohli, FOUR!!, poor ball to end the over, drifts a full toss on the pads, easy pickings for Kohli who flicks it to the fine leg fence
39.5Dernbach to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, pitched up on middle and off, Kohli drives it to long on, Swann gets to it but good running fetches them a couple
39.4Dernbach to Dhoni, 1 run, short ball just outside off, Dhoni hops to the off side and pulls it to deep mid wicket
39.3Dernbach to Virat Kohli, 1 run, another back of the hand slower ball outside off, Kohli again steers it to short third man, Bresnan this time gets behind it and keeps it down to a single
39.2Dernbach to Virat Kohli, FOUR!!, poor fielding from Bresnan, the leg-cutter from Dernbach outside off, Kohli angles the bat and guides it to short third man, Bresnan tries to get behind the ball but it spins away, goes to the third man fence, both Bresnan and the bowler are frustrated
39.1Dernbach to Virat Kohli, no run, good start to the new over, yorker that curls back in, Kohli squeezes it out to backward point
Jade Dernbach [7.0-0-42-0] is back into the attack
 
38.6Bresnan to Dhoni, no run, full ball in the corridor just outside off, keeps a bit low as Dhoni looks to push it to the off side, misses it and Kieswetter collects it on the bounce
38.5Bresnan to Dhoni, no run, short of length angled across on middle and off, Dhoni gets behind the line and blocks it
MS Dhoni, right handed bat, comes to the crease
38.4Bresnan to Raina, out Caught by Pietersen!! That is a massive wicket for England! Short ball angled across outside off, Raina clears the front leg and looks to slap it over cover, ends up toe-ending it straight to KP at cover, Bresnan roars in delight. Raina c Pietersen b Bresnan 0(3)
38.3Bresnan to Raina, no run, full and straight on the off stump, Raina gets the bat close to the pad and pushes it to mid on
38.2Bresnan to Virat Kohli, 1 run, once again short but on the pads, worked to fine leg
38.1Bresnan to Virat Kohli, FOUR!!, poor start for Bresnan, short ball angled into the pads of Kohli, he tucks it off his hips past the short fine fielder, he dives to his left but he cannot get there, rolls to the long leg fence
Tim Bresnan [5.0-0-43-1] is back into the attack
 
37.6Finn to Raina, no run, full ball angled across just outside off, gets forward and drives it to mid off
Suresh Raina, left handed bat, comes to the crease
37.5Finn to Rahane, out Caught by Alastair Cook!! Rahane misses out on a well-deserved century here! Full and slower on the off stump, Rahane checks his stroke at the last moment, ends up chipping it to mid off, Cook dives forward and takes the low catch with both hands, the match is evenly poised now. Rahane c Alastair Cook b Finn 91(104) [4s-6]
37.4Finn to Rahane, no run, poor shot from Rahane, another short ball on the stumps, Rahane comes down the track and looks to slog it down the ground, he misses
37.3Finn to Virat Kohli, 1 run, shortish ball outside off, Kohli hops back and twirls it to deep square leg
37.2Finn to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length on the off stump, Kohli defends it
37.1Finn to Virat Kohli, FOUR!!, that is supreme timing, back of a length but too straight on middle and off, Kohli twirls the wrists nicely and flicks it to deep mid wicket, the ball scoots along the turf as Bresnan dives to his left, but cannot stop it from going to the ropes
 
36.6Dernbach to Virat Kohli, leg byes, 1 run, short of length, back of the hand slower delivery, Kohli looks to work it to the leg side but the ball comes on slowly, he gets hit on the midriff and it rolls to the off side for a leg bye
36.5Dernbach to Rahane, 1 run, short and slower on the middle and leg stump, Rahane watches it and turns it to the leg side
36.4Dernbach to Virat Kohli, 1 run, back of a length and slower outside off, Kohli twirls his wrists and nudges it to mid on
36.3Dernbach to Virat Kohli, FOUR!!, super shot and this will hurt Kieswetter and the bowler, length ball and in the slot outside off, Kohli presents the full face of the bat and drives it crisply past the mid on fielder, scoots away to the boundary
36.2Dernbach to Rahane, 1 run, full and curling in on the middle and leg stump, driven to long on
36.1Dernbach to Virat Kohli, 1 run, catch dropped by Kieswetter, short and sharp bouncer from Dernbach, Kohli goes for the hook shot, the ball hits the bottom part of the bat, Kieswetter leaps to his right and holds onto it, but as he falls down the ball pops out and he spills the chance, Dernbach is in joy for one moment but his joy turns to agony when he sees the ball being dropped, Dernbach cannot believe it
Jade Dernbach [6.0-0-34-0] is back into the attack
 
35.6Finn to Rahane, no run, good over that from Finn, full and straight on middle, Rahane makes room and drives it to mid off, but he does not find the gap
35.5Finn to Rahane, no run, pressure is building on Rahane here, fuller in length and it nips away a touch outside off, Rahane tries to guide it to third man, gets beaten
35.4Finn to Virat Kohli, leg byes, 1 run, back of a length angled in on the middle and leg stump, Kohli misses out on the flick and it hits the pads, rolls to the leg side and they pinch a leg bye, Finn runs towards the ball and tries to kick it onto the stumps at the striker's end, but he does not make contact and he nearly tumbles over
35.3Finn to Virat Kohli, no run, full ball around the off stump, Kohli drives it crisply to mid off but finds the fielder
35.2Finn to Virat Kohli, no run, short ball that rears up on Kohli, he hops and looks to fend it to the leg side, the ball stops on him and it falls to the ground
35.1Finn to Rahane, 1 run, edged but safe, full ball outside off, Rahane goes for the drive and gets an outside edge, falls on the bounce to Swann who stops it with his right hand, he does not collect it cleanly and they pinch a quick single, the throw was poor as well
India have taken the Batting PP. This is a crucial period for India. England will look for more wickets.
 
34.6Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, flatter outside off, Kohli punches it to widish long off, Bresnan was a bit slow in getting there and they take a couple, Kieswetter is shouting that 'There was no two there', Samit is disappointed
34.5Samit Patel to Rahane, 1 run, fuller in length on the middle and leg stump, Rahane eases it to long on
34.4Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, 1 run, this one keeps a bit low outside off, Kohli goes deep in the crease and cuts it to sweeper cover
34.3Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter and it keeps a bit low on middle, Kohli flat bats it back to the bowler
34.2Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, tossed up just outside off, driven to cover
34.1Samit Patel to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter ball outside off, Kohli goes back and drives it to cover, the fielder moves to his left and stops it
Samit Patel [6.0-0-28-0] is back into the attack
 
33.6Finn to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Kohli played that with a lot of uncertainty, short in length and rising up, moves away a touch as well, Kohli pushes at it and gets an outside edge that rolls to third man
33.5Finn to Virat Kohli, no run, almost a caught and bowled, what an effort from Finn, full ball that nips back in outside off, Kohli looks to go for the drive, gets an inside edge onto the pads and it lobs to the leg side, Finn charges forward and dives, but the ball lands just in front of him, Kohli survives
33.4Finn to Virat Kohli, no run, short ball close to the off stump, Kohli stands tall and defends it to the ground
33.3Finn to Rahane, 1 run, back of a length ball angled in on the off stump, Rahane nudges it to square leg for a quick single
Virat Kohli, right handed bat, comes to the crease
33.2Finn to Gambhir, out Caught by Pietersen!! Finally, England break this partnership but a poor shot results in his dismissal! Short of a length ball angled across outside off, Gambhir clears the front leg and looks to thump it over the top to the leg side, he ends up slicing it to cover, Pietersen runs back and extends his left arm, he dives and plucks a superb catch. Gambhir c Pietersen b Finn 58(60) [4s-3 6s-1]
33.1Finn to Rahane, 1 run, the third man area is proving to be very fruitful for Rahane, Finn bangs it short and wide outside off, Rahane angles the bat and guides it in that area
Steven Finn [6.0-0-22-0] is back into the attack
Drinks are on the field now. India are cruising along to the target. Once again the England bowlers are running short of ideas and they desperately need to break this stand. Rahane is coming close to his maiden century while Gambhir is tackling the spinners beautifully.
 
32.6Swann to Rahane, 1 run, flatter ball that skids through just outside off, Rahane dabs it to point
32.5Swann to Gambhir, 1 run, tosses it up just outside off, Gambhir drives it to cover
32.4Swann to Rahane, 1 run, this one again breaks back in but lands it short just outside off, Rahane flat bats it to long on
32.3Swann to Gambhir, 1 run, comes on slowly to Gambhir who closes the bat face and works it to backward square leg
32.2Swann to Gambhir, no run, gives this a lot of air on the stumps, Gambhir gets forward and mistimes the drive to mid off
32.1Swann to Rahane, 1 run, this one spins back in outside off, Rahane eases it to long on
Dermott Reeve on air comes up with a beautiful line: There are seven tea-pots on the field. Meaning: Seven fielders with hands on hips.
 
31.6Bopara to Rahane, 1 run, full and bowled with a cross-seam just outside off, pushed to mid off
31.5Bopara to Rahane, no run, full ball around the off stump, Rahane looks to glide it to third man, the ball bounces a touch more and gets beaten
31.4Bopara to Gambhir, 1 run, length ball that breaks back in, the off-cutter from Bopara, Gambhir late cuts it to third man
31.3Bopara to Gambhir, no run, goodish length ball that skids through outside off, Gambhir goes for the cut but gets beaten
31.2Bopara to Rahane, 1 run, short in length but on leg stump, Rahane swats it to long leg
31.1Bopara to Rahane, no run, back of a length just outside off, Rahane dabs it to mid on
 
30.6Swann to Rahane, 1 run, fuller in length outside off, driven to long on
30.5Swann to Gambhir, 1 run, gets forward and pushes it to cover
30.4Swann to Gambhir, SIX!!, super way to get to his FIFTY, tossed up ball just outside off, Gambhir skips down the track and makes room, lofts it inside out with the turn over the head of the fielder at long off, this is his 27th half century and his second consecutive fifty
30.3Swann to Gambhir, no run, flatter ball that keeps a bit low on the stumps, dabbed to point
30.2Swann to Gambhir, no run, loud shout for an LBW but not given, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, holds its line a touch as Gambhir misses the sweep, gets hit on the pads, Swann appeals but that was going down the leg side
30.1Swann to Gambhir, no run, Gambhir skips down the track, but Swann gives this some loop on the middle and leg stump, he gets beaten in the flight and gets the bat close to the pad, smothers it to the ground
 
29.6Bopara to Gambhir, 1 run, keeps it full and angles it on the pads, Gambhir clips it to long leg, India are doing this very easily here
29.5Bopara to Gambhir, no run, full ball outside off, Gambhir mistimes the drive to mid off
29.4Bopara to Rahane, 1 run, shortish ball outside off, Rahane this time opens the bat face to glide it to third man
29.3Bopara to Gambhir, 1 run, shortish ball outside off, Gambhir angles the bat and runs it down to third man
Kieswetter is standing upto the stumps now.
29.2Bopara to Rahane, 1 run, short of length ball outside off, Rahane drives it crisply with an angled bat, the ball purrs to the sweeper cover fence
29.2Bopara to Rahane, wide, good length ball but angles this down the leg side, Rahane misses the fine leg glance but England concede another wide, 6th wide in the innings
29.1Bopara to Rahane, no run, back of a length ball that keeps a bit low on the off stump, pushed to mid on
Ravi Bopara, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
 
28.6Dernbach to Gambhir, FOUR!!, Gambhir spotted that well, the back of the hand slower delivery but lands it full outside off, he swings through the line and clubs it to the long off fence
28.5Dernbach to Gambhir, no run, hangs the length back and rolls his fingers over that ball, Gambhir dabs it behind point
28.4Dernbach to Gambhir, no run, short of length and it keeps a bit low outside off, Gambhir cuts it to backward point
28.3Dernbach to Rahane, 1 run, another slower delivery but lands this one short, spins back into Rahane who short arm pulls it to backward square leg, that was the off-cutter from Jade
28.2Dernbach to Rahane, no run, fuller length ball that curves back in on the off stump, driven to mid on, calls NO for the single as Gambhir scampers back to the crease
28.1Dernbach to Gambhir, 1 run, the slow bouncer this time, bowls it wide outside off, Gambhir has to reach for it and he chops it down to square third man
 
27.6Swann to Gambhir, 1 run, very nicely done by Gauti, fuller in length outside off, Gambhir checks his stroke and chips it over the head of the leaping fielder at mid off
27.5Swann to Gambhir, no run, Gauti again charges down the track, Swann fires it full on the pads, he gets hit on the boot and it rolls behind, but Kieswetter does not collect it in time
27.4Swann to Gambhir, 2 runs, tossed up on the stumps, Gambhir makes room and skips down the track, drives it inside-out over long off for a couple
27.3Swann to Rahane, 3 runs, flatter ball just outside off, Rahane hangs back and plays it at the last moment, glides it elegantly to third man, Buttler gives chase and slides to prevent the boundary, good effort
Third umpire being called for to check whether Buttler's foot was in contact with the ropes when he tried to stop the boundary. He is ok though.
27.2Swann to Gambhir, 1 run, this one spins away and bounces a touch more outside off, Gambhir plays it late and cuts it to short third man, the fielder moves to his right and keeps it down to a single
27.2Swann to Gambhir, wide, quicker ball but slides this down the leg side, wide given
27.1Swann to Gambhir, 2 runs, tosses it up just outside off, Gambhir skips down the track and angles the bat, chips it to sweeper cover, Samit was a little slow in getting there and they take a couple, Swann shouts 'COME ON' to Samit
 
26.6Dernbach to Gambhir, 1 run, short of length delivery that keeps low on the middle and leg stump, Gambhir closes the bat face and works it to long leg
26.5Dernbach to Rahane, 1 run, full and slower on the pads, clipped to backward square leg
26.4Dernbach to Gambhir, 1 run, that one kicked up awkwardly for Gambhir, another slower ball that nips back in, Gambhir takes one hand off the bat handle, nudges it to the leg side, but this is very casual running from Gambhir, Kieswetter had run to the ball and had a shy at the bowler's end, he misses but had the ball hit the stumps, Gambhir was a goner
26.3Dernbach to Rahane, 1 run, back of a length, slower delivery just outside off, Rahane angles the bat to steer it to third man
26.2Dernbach to Gambhir, leg byes, 1 run, alert running from Rahane, Dernbach keeps it short and it cuts back into Gambhir, he tries to work it to mid wicket, gets hit on the body and it falls to the off side, Rahane calls quickly for the single and they steal a leg bye
26.1Dernbach to Gambhir, no run, hurls the bouncer on the middle and leg stump, Gambhir attempts the hook but misses, that looked a bit too high but the umpire does not signal a wide
Jade Dernbach [4.0-0-24-0] is back into the attack
 
25.6Swann to Rahane, 2 runs, now Rahane unfurls his elegance, flatter ball outside off, Rahane plays it late and guides it to third man for a couple, good over this for India, 11 runs came in that over
25.5Swann to Rahane, FOUR!!, classy stuff from Rahane, Swann tosses it up just outside off, Rahane jumps down the track in a flash, makes room and drives it inside out over wide long off for a boundary
25.4Swann to Rahane, 2 runs, that really kept low, short ball and it spins into Rahane, he backs away and awkwardly swats it to deep square leg, Samit tumbles to his right and keeps it down to a couple
25.3Swann to Rahane, no run, another loopy delivery on the off stump, Rahane again stays forward to work it to the leg side
25.2Swann to Rahane, no run, looped up and it spins in just outside off, Rahane plunges forward and nudges it to the leg side
25.1Swann to Gambhir, 3 runs, nicely done by Gambhir, flatter ball on middle, Gauti plays it late and guides it to short third, Finn dives over to his right and it goes to third man, Cook gives chase and they take three runs
Right, Sid P is off the comm box and I, Sid V, will take you through till the end.
 
24.6Samit Patel to Gambhir, 1 run, flatter outside off, Gambhir taps it to the off side and takes a well run single
24.5Samit Patel to Gambhir, FOUR!!, full toss outside off, Gambhir comes down the track and pulls this away to deep midwicket. He did not try to power it away, it was just pure timing
24.4Samit Patel to Rahane, 1 run, a touch shorter outside off, Rahane cuts it away to sweeper cover for a single
24.3Samit Patel to Gambhir, 1 run, Gambhir makes room on the off side and paddles this flatter delivery down to long on for a single
24.2Samit Patel to Rahane, 1 run, fuller on the stumps, Rahane takes a step forwad and pushes it down to long on for a single
24.1Samit Patel to Gambhir, 1 run, flighted up outside off, Gambhir gets down the track and drives it to long on
 
23.6Swann to Gambhir, 1 run, tossed up outside off and turning further away, Gambhir opens the face of the bat to guide it between point and short third man for a single
23.5Swann to Rahane, 1 run, loopy delivery on the middle stump and turning into Rahane who plays this delicately to short fine leg for a single
23.4Swann to Gambhir, 1 run, floated up outside off, Gambhir chips this one over the infield on the off side for a single
23.3Swann to Rahane, 1 run, flatter and on the off stump, Rahane makes room and cuts it to sweeper cover for a single
23.2Swann to Gambhir, 1 run, Swann gives this one a bit more air on the stumps and Gambhir swings across the line past the midwicket fielder for a single
23.1Swann to Rahane, 1 run, well flighted up outside off, it was the straighter one and kept a bit low, Rahane forces this one away to the on side for a single
 
22.6Samit Patel to Gambhir, 2 runs, Samit Patel is bowling too wide outside off and Gambhir cuts it fine. Bresnan at deep backward point has some distane to cover and he does well to keep it down to a couple
22.5Samit Patel to Rahane, 1 run, Rahane gets down and drives it down to long on for a single
22.4Samit Patel to Gambhir, 1 run, this time, Gambhir gets the ball to meet the full face of the bat and places this wide of the short third man. Gets a single
22.3Samit Patel to Gambhir, no run, a touch fuller outside off, Gambhir chops it down to short third man
22.2Samit Patel to Gambhir, no run, shorter outside off, Gambhir cuts it to backward point
22.1Samit Patel to Gambhir, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Gambhir tries to force it through the off side and gets a thick outside edge which is grassed by Kieswetter
 
21.6Swann to Rahane, FOUR!!, delicate shot from Rahane. It was flatter and wider outside off, Rahane waited for it and guided it fine away from the short third man fielder for a boundary
21.5Swann to Gambhir, 1 run, well tossed up outside off, Gambhir comes down the track and a bit across to drive it through the cover area. The fielder in the deep has been placed exactly for that shot and it's just a single
21.4Swann to Rahane, 1 run, floated up outside off, Rahane gets forward and pushes past the cover region for a single
21.3Swann to Rahane, no run, Swann tosses this one outside off and Rahane comes down the track to drive it to cover
21.2Swann to Rahane, no run, flatter and turning in by a long way, Rahane is rapped on the pads as he looks to flick it. Loud appeal but not given
21.1Swann to Rahane, no run, well flighted up outside off, Rahane turns it with the turn to midwicket
 
20.6Samit Patel to Gambhir, 2 runs, Gambhir reaches out for that back of a length delivery and flicks it to fine leg. The fielder is a little square and the batsmen run a couple
20.5Samit Patel to Rahane, 1 run, flatter outside off, Rahane reaches out and flicks it wristily down to long on for a single
20.4Samit Patel to Gambhir, 1 run, flighted up on the pads, Gambhir gets down the track and plays it down to long on for a single
20.3Samit Patel to Gambhir, no run, flatter outside off, Gambhir makes room and punches straight to cover
20.2Samit Patel to Rahane, 1 run, goes back and pushes a flatter delivery down to long on for a single
20.1Samit Patel to Rahane, no run, flatter delivery on the pads of Rahane who looks to turn it away, but misses
Samit Patel [3.0-0-10-0] is back into the attack
 
19.6Swann to Gambhir, no run, floated up outside off and turning away, Gambhir looks to run it down to third man but is beaten by the turn
19.5Swann to Rahane, 1 run, turned away to fine leg for a single and Rahane brings up hissecond ODI fifty. He is congratulated by Gambhir
19.4Swann to Gambhir, 1 run, slower through the air, Gambhir gets forward, taps it and takes off for a quick single
19.3Swann to Gambhir, no run, short and turning away outside off, Gambhir cuts it to third man. He wants the single, but is sent back by Rahane
19.2Swann to Gambhir, no run, loopy delivery on the leg stump, Gambhir runs down the track and tries to play the inside out drive but cant get it past the cover fielder
19.1Swann to Rahane, 1 run, well tossed up outside off. Rahane gets forward and drives it down to long on for a single
Graeme Swann [1.0-0-4-0] is back into the attack
 
18.6Finn to Rahane, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Rahane gets back and defends it to the off. Both are good at pinching the singles and do just that. Rahane needs two more of those to reach his second ODI fifty.
18.5Finn to Rahane, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Rahane gets forward to defend it
18.4Finn to Rahane, no run, good length delivery outside off, Rahane pushes it to mid off
18.3Finn to Rahane, no run, down the leg side, Rahane looks to flick and the ball clips the pads. Kieswetter dives to his left and takes it splendidly. If not for his effort, it would surely have been a boundary
18.2Finn to Gambhir, 1 run, good length delivery nipping away a touch, Gambhir gets forward and taps it for a quick single
18.1Finn to Gambhir, no run, fuller length on the off stump, Gambhir presses forward and defends it
Steven Finn [5.0-0-20-0] is back into the attack
 
17.6Bresnan to Rahane, FOUR!!, fuller outside off, Rahane deliberately opens the face of the blade to third man area. The fielder was too wide and the ball races away to the boundary ropes
17.5Bresnan to Rahane, 4 runs, back of a length delivery outside off, Rahane taps it to point and looks for a single. Bairstow sends in a wayward throw and there is no one backing up. Samit Patel is in the deep on the leg side and fails to stop it from reaching the boundary
17.5Bresnan to Rahane, wide, bouncer down the leg side, Rahane looks to tennis serve it but pulls away, good take from Kieswetter
17.4Bresnan to Gambhir, 1 run, fuller delivery on the pads of Gambhir who flicks it to fine leg for a single
17.3Bresnan to Rahane, 1 run, again the shorter delivery, Rahane eyes it till the last instant and pulls it from under his eye to deep square leg for a single
17.2Bresnan to Gambhir, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Gambhir cuts it to third man for a single
17.1Bresnan to Gambhir, 2 runs, good length delivery angled across Gambhir who walks down the crease and drives it past cover for a couple. The sweerper cover fielder comes across to cut it out
 
16.6Dernbach to Gambhir, 1 run, slower delivery outside off, Gambhir guides it down to third man for a single
16.5Dernbach to Gambhir, no run, short and wide outside off, Gambhir makes room and tries to go over the off side but gets an inside edge to the keeper
16.4Dernbach to Gambhir, 2 runs, just short of length angled across Gambhir who gets back and pulls it away to deep midwicket. Bopara does well to cover quite some ground from deep square leg and keeps it down to two
16.3Dernbach to Gambhir, no run, a touch outside off, Gambhir gets down to that one and defends it to point
16.2Dernbach to Gambhir, no run, back of a length outside off, Gambhir goes back and taps it to the off side.
16.1Dernbach to Rahane, 1 run, fuller on the leg side, Rahane flicks it away to deep square leg for a single
Jade Dernbach [3.0-0-20-0] is back into the attack
 
15.6Bresnan to Gambhir, no run, fuller length delivery just outside off, Gambhir is beaten for pace as he tries to defend away from the body.
15.5Bresnan to Gambhir, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Gambhir gets back and cuts it fiercely through the point region for a boundary. An early marriage gift
Gautam Gambhir, left handed bat, comes to the crease
Drinks are on the field now
15.4Bresnan to Parthiv Patel, out Lbw!! A promising innings from Patel comes to an end, he is not happy with the decision. It pitched on a good length just on the leg stump and hit Parthiv Patel on the pads as he was looking to flick. Loud appeal from Bresnan and umpire Asnani had no hesitation in giving that out. It might have been going down the leg stump and the height might also have been a factor, but PP has to make his way back. Parthiv Patel lbw b Bresnan 38(46) [4s-3]
15.3Bresnan to Parthiv Patel, 2 runs, slow but short outside off, Parthiv Patel has spotted it early and pulls it away to deep square leg. Pietersen does well to dive and make a stop, in the process keeps it down to a couple
15.2Bresnan to Rahane, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Rahane guides it to third man for a single
The bowling powerplay has been taken
15.1Bresnan to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, shorter delivery on the body, Parthiv Patel pulls it away to fine leg for a single
Tim Bresnan [3.0-0-21-0] is back into the attack
 
14.6Samit Patel to Rahane, no run, flatter on the stumps, Rahane works this one wristily to mid wicket
14.5Samit Patel to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, fuller on the pads again, Parthiv Patel this time flicks it to deep mid wicket for a single
14.4Samit Patel to Parthiv Patel, no run, fuller delivery on the stumps, Parthiv Patel takes it on the half volley and pushes back to the bowler
14.3Samit Patel to Parthiv Patel, no run, tossed up a bit on the pads of Parthiv Patel who glances it to short fine leg
14.2Samit Patel to Rahane, 1 run, drifting down to Rahane's pads who works it away to fine leg for a single
14.1Samit Patel to Rahane, no run, pushed through quicker on the pads, Rahane plays this away to midwicket
 
13.6Swann to Parthiv Patel, 2 runs, drifting onto the pads of Parthiv Patel who paddles it away to fine leg region for a couple. Good probing start from Swann
13.5Swann to Parthiv Patel, no run, loopy delivery turning away from Parthiv Patel after pitching, PP pushes to the off side
13.4Swann to Rahane, 1 run, flatter outside off, Rahane taps it to cover and takes off for a quick single. PP had to put the dive in and Kieswetter breaks down all the stumps, but after the left hander has made it
13.3Swann to Rahane, no run, flighted up on the stumps and turning away into Rahane's pads, it misses everything into Kieswetter's gloves. A loud appeal from the latter distracts the umpire and the wide is not called
13.2Swann to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, floated up outside off, Parthiv Patel drives it to sweeper cover for a single
13.1Swann to Parthiv Patel, no run, well tossed up outside off and spinning away off the wicket, Parthiv Patel got forward to defend and missed it. Kieswetter removed the bails quickly and appealed loudly, but PP's back leg was well inside the crease
Third umpire called in for a stumping chance. PP has brought his leg back into the crease
Graeme Swann, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
 
12.6Samit Patel to Rahane, no run, flatter on the off stump, Rahane goes back and cuts it to point
12.5Samit Patel to Rahane, no run, floated up on the stumps, Rahane drives it back to the bowler
12.4Samit Patel to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, fuller delivery on the stumps, Parthiv Patel gets down and pushes it down to long on for a single
12.3Samit Patel to Rahane, 1 run, tossed up on the pads, Rahane works it away to midwicket and takes the single
12.2Samit Patel to Rahane, no run, pushed through quicker on the stumps, Rahane goes back and defends
12.1Samit Patel to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, a touch flatter outside off, Parthiv Patel gets across and sweeps it to fine leg for a single
 
11.6Dernbach to Rahane, 2 runs, back of a length delivery angled into Rahane who goes back and flicks gently in front of the square leg umpire. By the time Bresnan comes in from the deep, the batsmen have run two. He shoots down a direct hit at the non striker's end just as PP drags his bat in
11.5Dernbach to Rahane, no run, slower ball outside off, Rahane inexplicably lets it go through to the keeper
11.4Dernbach to Rahane, no run, well directed bouncer outside off, Rahane lets it go to the keeper.
11.3Dernbach to Rahane, no run, good length delivery outside off, Rahane goes back and defends it back to the bowler
11.2Dernbach to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, good length delivery angled across Parthiv Patel who, like his partner, guides it straight to third man for a single
11.1Dernbach to Rahane, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Rahane guides it down to third man for a single
 
10.6Samit Patel to Rahane, 1 run, flatter delivery on the off stump, Rahane pushes it to cover and the batsmen take a single. 5 singles of Samit Patel's first over.
10.5Samit Patel to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, floated up on the stumps, Parthiv Patel gets forward and drives to long on
10.4Samit Patel to Rahane, 1 run, Samit Patel shortens his length a bit and angles it into Rahane's leg stump, he goes back and pushes to long on
10.3Samit Patel to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Parthiv Patel gets back and pushes it to long on
10.2Samit Patel to Rahane, 1 run, well flighted up on the stumps, Rahane taps in front of cover and the batsmen run a quick single
10.1Samit Patel to Rahane, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Rahane goes back and pushes to cover
Samit Patel, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack
 
9.6Dernbach to Parthiv Patel, no run, just back of a length delivery outside off, Parthiv Patel gets back and punches just wide of backward point who dives to his right and makes a good stop
9.5Dernbach to Parthiv Patel, FOUR!!, beautiful shot from Parthiv Patel, those square drives are his favorite. It was full and wide outside off, he takes a step forward and opens the face a little. It flew past the backward point fielder for a boundary
9.4Dernbach to Parthiv Patel, no run, well disguised slower delivery on the stumps, Parthiv Patel watches it till the last instant and defends it
9.3Dernbach to Parthiv Patel, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Parthiv Patel gets back and defends to cover
9.3Dernbach to Parthiv Patel, wide, down the leg side, wide called. Kieswetter dives to his right for a good take
9.2Dernbach to Parthiv Patel, no run, back of a length delivery angled across Parthiv Patel whose bat turns in his hands as he looks to drive, the ball rolls towards mid on.
9.1Dernbach to Rahane, 1 run, short of length delivery nipping into Rahane's ribs from middle stump, Rahane dabs it to short midwicket and scampers across for a single
9.1Dernbach to Rahane, wide, short and too wide outside off, Rahane tries to cut and misses. Wide called
 
8.6Finn to Rahane, 1 run, short delivery moving into Rahane, he opens the face and guides it uppishly to third man. Bresnan comes in and goes for the catch, but it bounces just short of him. He gets his body behind the ball and keeps it down to just a single
8.5Finn to Rahane, no run, late swing for Finn, it was really really quick and Rahane tries to drive it through the covers. He is beaten for pace and Kieswetter does well behind the stumps.
8.4Finn to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, Parthiv Patel gets on his toes and taps it behind square for a single. He races across the pitch and looks for the second, but then decides against it
8.3Finn to Rahane, 1 run, nice feet movement from Rahane, it was a touch shorter again and he shuffles back to flick it away to fine leg for a single. The scoreboard is ticking away steadily.
8.2Finn to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, short of length delivery angled outside off to the diminutive opener who opens the face of the bat to guide it to third man.
8.1Finn to Parthiv Patel, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Parthiv Patel plays away from the body to point.
 
7.6Dernbach to Rahane, 2 runs, just back of a length and onto the pads of Rahane who gets back nicely and flicks it behind square. The batsmen come back for the second as the fine leg fielder runs across to cut it
7.5Dernbach to Rahane, FOUR!!, good length delivery outside off, Rahane pokes at it and gets a thick outside edge. The ball runs across the turf and into the advertisment boards. The third man is too square
7.4Dernbach to Rahane, no run, fuller length on the pads, Rahane flicks it wristily to mid on
7.3Dernbach to Parthiv Patel, 3 runs, good length delivery shaping onto Parthiv Patel's pads who flicks it away from the square leg fielder. Samit Patel is slow in chasing the ball and the batsmen sneak the third run
7.2Dernbach to Parthiv Patel, no run, back of a length delivery and nipping into Parthiv Patel who defends it back to the bowler.
7.1Dernbach to Parthiv Patel, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, Parthiv Patel gets forward and defends it
Jade Dernbach, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
Good solid start from the openers. But they need to accelerate.
 
6.6Finn to Rahane, no run, good length shaping away from the batsman, Rahane looks to defend and run, but no chance as the fielder comes in quickly
6.5Finn to Rahane, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, it lands on the seam and nips into Rahane who gets back and across to tap it back to the bowler
6.4Finn to Rahane, no run, fuller length delivery on the pads, Rahane plays it to mid wicket.
6.3Finn to Rahane, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, Rahane slashes hard at that. The ball flies away to the third man region where Bresnan rushes across to his left but can't keep the ball away from the ropes. Intentional shot from Rahane
6.2Finn to Rahane, no run, good bowling from Finn, just back of a length and coming in with the angle, Rahane respects that and defends it off the backfoot
6.1Finn to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, full and slanting across Parthiv Patel who defends it to the off side with soft hands and scampers across for a quick single
 
5.6Bresnan to Rahane, no run, full and outside off, Rahane is not interested in playing that and lets it go to the keeper
5.5Bresnan to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, angling across Parthiv Patel, the left hander gets forward and plays it with soft hands. Loud appeal from the bowler, but no reponse from the umpire. The batsmen sneak a run
5.4Bresnan to Parthiv Patel, no run, short and wide outside off, Parthiv Patel cuts fiercely and just short of the backward point fielder.
5.3Bresnan to Parthiv Patel, 2 runs, Bresnan reponds with a shorter one and Parthiv Patel pulls at it. He gets a top edge and the ball bounces towards the third man boundary where Finn flies across the boundary and saves a certain boundary.
5.2Bresnan to Parthiv Patel, FOUR!!, timing is certainly Parthiv's strong point. It was a touch fuller in length outside off, this time Parthiv Patel plays the drive a touch straighter away from the mid off fielder.
5.1Bresnan to Parthiv Patel, no run, full and in the slot for the off drive, Parthiv Patel times it well but straight to mid off
 
4.6Finn to Rahane, no run, a touch back of a length on the pads, Rahane tries to flick but doesn't time it properly. The ball rolls to mid wicket.
4.5Finn to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, fuller delivery outside off, Parthiv Patel plays the drive away from the body and the ball flies to third man.
4.4Finn to Parthiv Patel, no run, good length delivery shaping away from Parthiv Patel who gets back and defends.
4.3Finn to Rahane, 1 run, good length delivery on the pads, Rahane glances it away to fine leg for a single
4.2Finn to Rahane, no run, once again back of a length delivery outside off, Rahane presents the full face of the bat and defends it
4.1Finn to Rahane, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Rahane gets back and defends
 
3.6Bresnan to Rahane, 3 runs, that was just a firm push. It was a touch outside off, Rahane goes back and pushes it into the gap between point and cover. Bopara does well to chase it, but the batsmen take 3
3.5Bresnan to Rahane, 2 runs, Bresnan drifts on the pads for the second time in the over and Rahane flicks this one a little finer. It goes very quickly to fine leg, but the young legs of Rahane come back for the second
3.4Bresnan to Rahane, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Rahane goes back and presents the full face of the bat.
3.3Bresnan to Rahane, no run, better from Bresnan, it was straight and Rahane gets behind it and defends nicely
3.2Bresnan to Rahane, FOUR!!, Indian batsmen are supposed to be really good off their feet. Someone forgot to tell that to Bresnan. It was on a good length on the pads and Rahane flicked it beautifully to the deep square leg boundary.
3.2Bresnan to Rahane, wide, sprayed down the legs of Rahane, wide called
3.1Bresnan to Rahane, no run, peach of a delivery from Bresnan, in the corridor outside off and moving away from the right handed Rahane who gets beaten comprehensively
 
2.6Finn to Parthiv Patel, no run, back of a length delivery pitching outside leg and angling away from Parthiv Patel who gets hit on the pads as he looks to flick.
2.5Finn to Rahane, 1 run, good length delivery on the pads of Rahane who turns it away to fine leg for a single
2.4Finn to Rahane, no run, good tight stuff from Finn, once again tights up Rahane with a back of a length outside off, Rahane goes back and defends it nicely
2.3Finn to Rahane, no run, good length delivery on the pads, Rahane pushes to mid wicket
2.2Finn to Rahane, 2 runs, back of a length delivery outside off, Rahane goes back and cuts it behind backward point. Tim Bresnan does well to cut it after he makes some ground running from third man
2.1Finn to Rahane, no run, short of length delivery angled into Rahane who gets back and defends
 
1.6Bresnan to Parthiv Patel, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Parthiv Patel gets back and pushes it straight to extra cover. Just 4 runs of the over, good start from Bresnan.
1.5Bresnan to Parthiv Patel, no run, once again angled across Parthiv Patel who gets back and punches to cover
1.4Bresnan to Parthiv Patel, no run, on a good length and angled across Parthiv Patel taps it off the backfoot to cover. It failed to bounce up and PP had to bend just a touch
1.3Bresnan to Parthiv Patel, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Parthiv Patel lets it go to the keeper
1.2Bresnan to Parthiv Patel, 2 runs, short of length delivery shaping into Parthiv Patel who had already moved his front leg away to slog it away. He manages to get it over the infield on the off side and the batsmen run a couple
Some changes in the field. Since the single was taken
1.2Bresnan to Rahane, no ball, 1 run, a touch fuller on the pads, Rahane taps it to midwicket and takes off for the single. Free hit coming up
1.1Bresnan to Rahane, no run, good length delivery outside off and swinging away from Rahane who gets forward and pokes at it. Beaten all ends up, the keeper went up
Tim Bresnan, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
 
0.6Finn to Parthiv Patel, no run, good length delivery outside off, Parthiv Patel lets it go to the keeper.
0.5Finn to Parthiv Patel, FOUR!!, fuller delivery outside off, Parthiv Patel just moves a touch forward and plays a pleasing drive through the covers. No real foot movement from Parthiv Patel, but he timed that one perfectly.
0.4Finn to Parthiv Patel, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and nipping away just a touch, Parthiv Patel shoulders arms to that one.
0.3Finn to Parthiv Patel, 2 runs, well bowled by Finn, Parthiv Patel gets a thick outside edge and the ball runs away to third man. Dernbach does well to dive to his right and saves 2 runs for his side.
Two slips in place
0.2Finn to Parthiv Patel, no run, once again fuller, Parthiv Patel gets forward and drives to point, well fielded by Bopara.
0.1Finn to Parthiv Patel, no run, fuller length delivery angled across Parthiv Patel who gets forward and defends
Parthiv Patel and Rahane are at the crease. Parthiv Patel is on strike. Finn will open the attack

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