INDIA vs WEST INDIES (TEST), November 22-26, 2011, 3rd Test
Match Status : Match drawn
Scorecard
Ind: 482, 242/9 (64.0)
Batsmen R B 4s 6s SR
Varun Aaron 2 5 0 0 40.0
           
 
WI: 590, 134
Bowlers O M R W ER
Ravi Rampaul 16 1 56 3 3.5
Fidel Edwards 7 0 28 1 4.0
RR : 3.78  
Last Wkt: Ravichandran Ashwin run out (Ramdin/Baugh) 14(27) - 242/9 in 64.0 ov.
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Commentary -
That's all we have for now from here. A superb end to a drab test. We had a ball while bringing the coverage to you. Hope you had too. On behalf of my hard-working colleagues, this is Srivathsa signing off. We have a break (thank heavens for that) for a couple of days before the next match is up - which is India taking on West Indies in the 1st ODI. Do join us then. Until then take care and be well. Alvida!
Darren Bravo looks set to fulfill all the potential he has. His batting along with Kirk Edwards allowed West Indies to put up a fight. Young Brathwaite is another one for the future. The seamers toiled away manfully on unhelpful wickets and deserve all the credit. Bishoo was a disappointment and needs to go back to the drawing board. West Indies have a young team and they have shown in this series via their perfomances that they are no pushovers. As Sammy said, they are improving and only can go up from here.
Series summary, West Indies: Lots of positives to have come out for West Indies in the series. They had a very good match at Delhi and if not for the collapse in the 2nd innings could have had the hosts in real trouble. At Kolkata they collapsed losing 8 wickets in one session and it was one-way traffic from then. Here, they almost let the match slip with another collapse, but snatched a last ball draw with a gallant effort. Sammy may not be the most talented, but he certainly is a whole-hearted performer and has led the side well.
Series summary, India: The most significant gains to have come out of this series for India are Ashwin and Ojha who took 42 wickets out of the 60 to fall. Effectively the duo have ended the career of Harbhajan Singh at least for the moment. The discovery of Umesh Yadav and Aaron who both impressed should satisfy the fans looking out for genuine pacemen. The batting fired after flopping in England and with Kohli looking secure at No. 6, the future looks bright. The only disappointment for the whole nation would be SRT missing out yet again on his much awaited landmark. Bigger tests await India, in Australia, but they would be silently confident going into the mega tour.
Terrific ad for test match cricket and ironically the final test match turned out to be the most thrilling one. Top efforts from Sammy - hobbling, Bishoo - limping and suffering from blurry vision, Samuels - for bowling 25 overs on the trot and Rampaul - for bowling 9 on the trot and getting the wickets of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ishant, that gave his side a sniff. All this after a shambolic collapse earlier in the day.
The curator at CCI - Sudhir Naik would be a happy man. He would've been castigated if the test had petered out to a tame draw on the final day. Instead 17 wickets fell on the final day as the game ripped out from it's death bed. Who would've thunk about it? Definitely not us as we sleep walked through it. All 4 results were possible and eventually the draw was a fair result.
Presentation ceremony:
Ashwin collects his trophies, while Mahendra Singh Dhoni does the same from Vilasrao Deshmukh. He takes it from him and walks off. The Indian team pose happily with the trophy and there lots of smiling faces.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni: The eight odd wickets changed the game. Most of the players would've forgotten the first four days - it was kind of boring, the final day was exciting. We started the 2nd innings bowling on a safe note, because we knew that if we get a few wickets, we could put them under pressure. To be frank didn't expect the wicket to do so much on the final day. Hopefully the pitch will turn from the first day and not on the final one. That's what you expect from Indian pitches. It has been a well deserved break for me and I will try to refresh before the Australian tour.
Ravi Ashwin: The last two overs Ishant was batting well and they had the field up, but once Ishant got out, they had them in and it was difficult to get the boundaries. The plan was not to get out on the 5th ball and try to win it off the last one, but unfortunately it didn't happen. I want to perform the way I do when I play first-class cricket. Didn't expect the 5th day to pan out the way it did, a part of history this game maybe. Ojha bowled well today and prised out the last few wickets.
Ravi Ashwin is both the MoM and the MoS for his splendid efforts in this series. Not a surprise those decisions.
Sammy: Congrats to India for winning this series. This match was a great advert for test match cricket. We saw SA v Aus and what we saw here will help test cricket. The way the bowlers bowled in this innings - Bishoo bowling with one leg is a lion hearted character. Also Marlon and Ravi for bowling long spells. We know we didn't bat well, but we had a chance to win it in the end. We came here expecting the wickets to be tough and we stuck it out. We scored over 400 twice. It is about putting up two good innings in a row and we will be better competitors. Sachin has played more test innings than the rest of us combined. We had our moments in the series, we lost our last two tests in an hour - one session cost us. The lads back home are happy with the improvement we are showing.
Apologies for not doing the game summary - things have happened at the speed of neutrinos. The presentation is up now and the summaries will appear after the presentation is done with. Hope you take this lightly.
Can't criticise Ashwin though. He made sure he defended the penultimate ball - so that WI don't win it. He has had a magnificent debut series with both bat and ball and his failure to take the 2nd shouldn't be held against him. Replays in and what I'm deciphering from it is that, Ashwin made sure he wasn't called for one short and that's the reason why he didn't turn back quickly enough. He had played it from deep inside the crease and even if he had gone for the 2nd, it would've needed great running to have made it.
Only the 2nd time in test history that a test has been drawn with scores level. The first time it happened was in Bulawayo 1996 between England and Zimbabwe. That's where the famous quote - "We flippin' murdered them." came from by the then England coach David Bumble Lloyd - after that series ended in a 0-0 draw.
Fidel Edwards and Sammy were thrilled as soon as Baugh whipped off the bails. As expected Duncan is emotionless. Dravid and Co. all have wry smiles. Sammy pats Aaron on the back. Kohli is gutted. Duncan puts an arm around his shoulder and consoles him. Sachin standing next to Duncan has a smile. All smiles in the West Indies camp even as they go back to the dressing room. Sammy can't take his smile off his face.
63.6 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, out Ashwin Run Out!!1 run completed. Match drawn. This is an unbelievable test match and it ends in such a fashion as well. Ashwin isn't a great runner between the wickets and doesn't even run for the 2nd. Great work by long on too as he threw the ball back to the keeper. Aaron had already come half-way for the 2nd, Ash was completing the single by that time, turned around and saw the keeper taking off the bails. Ashwin run out (Ramdin (Sub)/Baugh) 14(27)
Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!
63.5 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, no run, huge inside edge onto the pads as Ashwin came forward to defend. Fidel Edwards appealed for an LBW, more in hope than conviction. Oxenford is sharp and negates the appeal. Ashwin is a very smart man - he didn't go for the winning shot because he wanted his side not to suffer a defeat.
Aaron has a smile after all that and Ashwin walks up to him to have a word. India are favorites now. WI needed to have Aaron on strike.
63.4 Fidel Edwards to Aaron, 1 run, Samuels at mid off took a long time to release the ball and they sneak through. Samuels is standing at a shortish position and didn't release the ball. Aaron was short of his crease and made it in time by the time the ball came to his end
63.3 Fidel Edwards to Aaron, no run, swing and a miss. Close to the leg stump as well. Aaron makes room and slogs across the line, the ball curves back in and misses leg stump. Baugh prevents the single. 3 off 3 now.
63.2 Fidel Edwards to Aaron, no run, punched off the front-foot straight to the fielder at cover. Kirk tries to throw and doesn't
Sammy walks up to Fidel Edwards and has a word. The tension everywhere is excruciating. Holy Hell! What has happened here? Ashwin was taking off for a single. Fidel Edwards aborts his run-up and tries to run-out him out. Can do that now according to the new rules. Sammy waves his finger at Ashwin and asks him not to do it. What a match!
63.1 Fidel Edwards to Aaron, no run, beaten! back of a length delivery outside off, shapes back in, Aaron attempts the ambitious punch, plays outside the line of the ball and the ball seams back in to miss the inside edge. Close to the edge too. 3 off 5.
Fidel will bowl the final over. All 4 results possible. What a game. 3 needed. Aaron to face. They are all up preventing the single. Third man and fine leg are the men back. Can Aaron do a Cummins?
62.6 Rampaul to Aaron, 1 run, Rampaul is gutted that the inside edge hasn't gone on to the stumps. Full and curving back in, Aaron nearly makes the fatal mistake of trying to drive through cover with a tiny gap between bat and pad, the ball takes the edge and rolls to square leg. They take a single.
Varun Aaron, right handed bat, comes to the crease
62.5 Rampaul to Ishant, out Bowled!! Knocked him over and are we going to have a more thrilling finish after such a dull test? The leg stump goes flying out. Reverse swing for Rampaul. Pitched on off and moved in sharply to castle Ishant even as lambu tried to punch through the up. There was a huge gap between bat and pad, the ball found his way. Aaron to face the music now. Ishant b Rampaul 10(17) [4s-1]
Rampaul to Ishant, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
62.4 Rampaul to Ishant, no run, just past the leg stump. Ishant trying to make room and going for glory with a big shot. But the yorker is pin-point and the inside edge rolls past his leg stump. Ashwin walks up to him and has a word with a smile. Ishant nods back with a smile too
62.3 Rampaul to Ashwin, 1 run, Ashwin keeps his wits about him and then steers it softly to third man. Now only a hit away from winning are India
62.2 Rampaul to Ishant, 1 run, Darren now misses a run-out. How many chances have WI had today? Tapped to cover point and once again a direct hit would've had Ashwin. He was struggling and the throw missed. Absolutely tremendous game this is. The crowd are on their feet.
62.1 Rampaul to Ishant, no run, Ishant survives. What a chance gone for WI. It was flicked to the right of Kirk who dived and tried to throw at Ashwin end and then saw Ishant half-way down and threw it way over Baugh's head who did fabulously well to bring it down and break the stumps, but Ishant is a tall man and makes it back
Third ump called for a run-out. Is Ishant out? Kirk was the man. Too high and Ishant will survive. Not-out.
Dravid is sitting next to Duncan Fletch, while the 'cool' Sehwag is lying on the massage table. He smilingly has a chat with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS who are standing around him in nervous excitement.
61.6 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, 1 run, the attempted yorker on the stumps and Ishant keeps it out. What's more he does well to get it over a ducking Ashwin and down to long on. Keeps strike
61.5 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, 1 run, short ball down leg, Ashwin half pulls/half swats to fine leg. The crowd cheer again
61.4 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, 1 run, direct hit and Ashwin was gone. Turned to the right of Barath at mid wicket, a clean pick up and a shy on the run at the strikers end, and Ashwin would've been caught short as he stretched to make it
61.3 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, no run, short of length delivery on off, pushed straight to the fielder at cover.
61.2 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, no run, fumbled by Darren at square leg, but Ashwin sends Ishant back. Tension. Excitement. What more do you want. Ishant shuffled across and tapped it to Darren who let it go through his hands. Thankfully they don't take a single
Sammy is using all his experience to delay the proceedings. Walks up to Fidel Edwards and has a word. The crowd boo.
61.1 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, 1 run, glides the short of length delivery to third man and Brathwaite is fine and keeps it down to a single
Edwards back on now. Hat-trick anyone? Can Fidel become Windies' Wasim Akram?
Fidel Edwards [5.0-0-22-1] is back into the attack
60.6 Rampaul to Ishant, 2 runs, Brain fade from Sammy! Absolute brain fade. Rampaul knows it too and questions his captain. It was pushed to him at cover and Sammy went for the run-out at the strikers end. Ashwin was well in and Baugh couldn't come across in time to save the extra run. Rampaul asks Sammy what was the need to throw when Ishant would get back on strike the next over. Instead it is Ashwin who will be on strike
60.5 Rampaul to Ishant, no run, and again - stump to stump stuff from Rampaul and Ishant shuffles across to defend solidly
60.4 Rampaul to Ishant, no run, back of a length delivery on off stump, Ishant dabs it to one of the many men on the off side. The crowd go silent again
60.3 Rampaul to Ishant, no run, short of length delivery into middle, Ishant pushes it to short mid
60.2 Rampaul to Ishant, no run, inside edge onto the pads saves Ishant. He would've been dead plumb otherwise. The ball reverses in towards off and middle, Ishant is half forward and edges the defensive shot into the pads. Rampaul aborted his appeal instantly
60.1 Rampaul to Ashwin, 1 run, short of length delivery on off stump, Ashwin stays back, angles the bat and guides it to third man. Brings Ishant on strike and still there isn't a slip in place. Mystifying stuff this from Sammy
Ravi Rampaul [14.0-1-50-2] is back into the attack
Kohli wasn't happy with Windies' delaying tactics and that prompted the angry response. Perhaps he may have felt that it might have broken his concentration. Meanwhile, Sammy throws the ball to Rampual. Last throw of the dice?
59.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, softly dabs it in front of slip
59.5 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, almost a leading edge and caught by at silly mid off. Well tossed up on the stumps, Ishant tried to close the face on that and luckily for him it rolled back to the fielder
59.4 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, 1 run, the singles keep coming, Ashwin carves a short delivery outside off to sweeper cover
59.3 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, 1 run, lunges out and pushes past a diving cover
59.2 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, FOUR!!, Ishant has a huge smile on his face after playing a gorgeous cover drive. Beat Kirk to his right at cover and the mid off to his left. Just reached out to the pitch and caressed it beautifully. Looked like a mere push, but it kept on racing away. Who said Ishant can't bat?
Ishant Sharma, right handed bat, comes to the crease
59.1 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, out Caught by a limping Sammy at short third!! This game continues to amaze. Virat Kohli isn't happy at all. Says something on the way to Devendra Bishoo and the rest of the West Indian fielders as he goes off. Short, wide and bouncing outside off, Virat Kohli toe ended the cut as he reached out, went slowly to the left of Sammy who took it and still had the energy to celebrate with a hop. 19 for India. 3 wickets for WI. What a test match this is. Virat Kohli c Sammy b Devendra Bishoo 63(114) [4s-3 6s-1]
Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
The physio is out and is stretching Sammy's leg. He is down with a dodgy hammy and the umpires are closely monitoring the situation. Back on his feet is Sammy and a couple of minutes have passed. Bishoo to continue
58.6 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Virat Kohli plays a forward defensive to cover, wants the single, looks for the response from Ashwin who is a bit hesistant, finally makes it with a lunge and a proper stretch. Sammy looks to have injured himself while effecting the direct hit.
Is Ashwin out? No he isn't. He makes it beating the direct hit from Sammy at cover.
58.5 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, a calm forward defence
58.4 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, 1 run, angles it with an open face and an easy single wide of backward point
Sammy and Marlon Samuels have a chat, while the batsmen do so like-wise. Ravi Shastri wants the umpires to step in for he considers to be time wasting.
58.3 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, 2 runs, comes down the track and isn't to the pitch, but goes through with the shot, lofted over mid wicket. 2 in the end
58.2 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, no run, tapped to square leg, no chance of a quick single
58.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, nudges to fine leg, looks for the 2nd, but Rampaul is quick to prevent it
For folks who don't understand test cricket, as many as 9 can be on the boundary and there are no restrictions on the field placings.
57.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, Ashwin shuffles across and pre-meditates something, has to defend it to short third as it spins away. No chance of a single too.
57.5 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, just over the head of a leaping cover. Virat Kohli connecting well with the uppish cover drive and deep cover is in place to prevent the boundary
57.4 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, way outside off, Virat Kohli lets it go and then looks for the wide. Not given by Oxenford
57.3 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, and now the outside edge lands short of short third man. Virat Kohli slicing a square drive. It turned away and caught the edge. Didn't carry though
57.2 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, and nearly get one as Virat Kohli flashes well away from the body and the inside edge goes on the bounce to Baugh.
Back over the wicket to Virat Kohli. WI need a wicket badly
57.1 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, 1 run, Ashwin goes on the backfoot and whips it off the pads to deep mid wicket. Another easy single.
Interesting scene when Virat Kohli got to a fifty: While the legend Dravid was standing and clapping, Ishant Sharma a comparitive rookie was giving a sitting ovation. Ishant was sitting next to Dravid. Hmm!
56.6 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, 1 run, Ashwin leans out and pushes wide of cover to keep the strike
56.5 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, closes the face of the bat at the right time and works a straight ball on the stumps to fine leg
56.4 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, gets his front pad out of the way and turns it to short mid. 3 dots in a row
56.3 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, forced to cover off the backfoot
56.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, the slip has been pushed to a square leg and Virat Kohli finds him
56.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, inside edges a pull to fine leg. Marlon Samuels has his hands on his head. Virat Kohli was early into the shot that time; close to the leg stump too
55.6 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, clears his front leg, makes room and goes inside out to long off
55.5 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, skidding on to middle, Virat Kohli dabs from middle stump to point. Dangerous, but Virat Kohli played it well
55.4 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, FOUR!!, Nearly hit Tony Hill there. What a shot though. Virat Kohli opens his hips, clears his front leg out of the way and pulls just wide of the square leg umpire. Deep square moving to his right was a mere spectator. Everything was top notch about that shot.
55.3 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, kneels down and sweeps to backward square leg. Comes back for the 2nd by the time Fidel throws it back
55.2 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, punched back to Devendra Bishoo
55.1 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, sharp turn for Devendra Bishoo from round the wicket, catches Virat Kohli on the pad, but it pitched outside leg
54.6 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, 2nd fifty of the match for Virat Kohli and it has been a superior effort when compared to the first innings. Gets a single behind square. Looks up at the sky and raises his bat. No extravagant celebration. Knows he has to finish it off.
54.5 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, 1 run, Ashwin shuffles across and clips behind square
54.4 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, gets forward and pushes to long on
54.3 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, ricochets off Barath's shin pads to short mid. No single
54.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, good shot - Virat Kohli going back and slicing it with an open face. Darren Bravo goes to his left at deep point and keeps it to a couple
54.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length delivery angling in, Virat Kohli wrists it to short mid
53.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, only a single in the over as Ashwin's push finds cover again
53.5 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, top stuff from Devendra Bishoo. He isn't a 100 % and he somehow dives to his left to parry it to cover. Saved a single and Kirk walks up and pats him on the back.
53.4 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, flat and skidding outside off, Ashwin steers it to Brathwaite at point
The FSL goes out now.
53.3 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, shortish leggie is cut straight to cover this time
53.2 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, mistimes the cut to point and Virat Kohli has to send Ashwin back
This was expected - Devendra Bishoo coming round the wicket and bowling a negative line into the rough. A slip and a FSL in place. Mid on is in place too. Back over the wicket to Ashwin now.
53.1 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, from round the wicket and Virat Kohli goes on the backfoot to punch to long on
Rohit brings out the cap for Kohli and offers some advice as well. Virat Kohli nods back.
Devendra Bishoo [12.0-0-49-1] is back into the attack
52.6 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, closes the face of the bat and nudges it wide of short leg, retains strike
52.5 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, FOUR!!, after hitting it straight to the fielder so many times, he has finally beaten the man. Too short from Marlon Samuels and Virat Kohli rocked back to punch forcefully through cover. Sweeper cover had no chance. That boundary should keep the interest alive for India
52.4 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, 1 run, comes on the frontfoot and drives to long on
52.3 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, no run, pushes a bit early and the ball lands short of short mid who is standing in a straightish position
52.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, flat bats it past Ashwin and Brathwaite at long on keeps it to a single
52.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, forced off the backfoot straight to the fielder at cover
51.6 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, hint of reverse for Rampaul, but Ashwin plays a pleasing cover drive and finds Kirk in the way
51.5 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, the short balls don't rise at all on this dead dodo. Ashwin drops his wrists and lets it go
51.4 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, back of a length delivery on off stump, Ashwin gets right behind the line to defend
51.3 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, one hand comes off the bat handle as Virat Kohli drives away from the body. Wasn't in control at all and the ball rolls away through cover
51.2 Rampaul to Ashwin, 1 run, flicked VVS style wide of mid on and gets off the mark
51.1 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, punched to the left of mid off and Virat Kohli takes the quick single
9th over in a row for Ravi in this spell. Top stuff from him.
50.6 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, prevents the maiden by driving to long on
50.5 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, that was a gift voucher and Virat Kohli hasn't encashed it. Short and wide outside off, Virat Kohli hits it too hard, finds Sammy at cover
50.4 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter delivery on off, Virat Kohli gets back and block
50.3 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, leans forward to defend
50.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, punched uppishly, but well short of short mid
50.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, turned to short leg
49.6 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, another short ball, doesn't rise at all and Ashwin drops it near his feet
49.5 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, right on cue a short ball is dished up and Ashwin comfortably drops his wrists and allows the ball to pass by. Just about carries to Baugh
Enter Ashwin. A 100 in the first dig. But this is a completely different scenario altogether. A magnificent debut series already and he has the chance to become a hero again. A short leg in place. Expect some short stuff.
Ravichandran Ashwin, right handed bat, comes to the crease
49.4 Rampaul to Dhoni, out Caught by Kirk Edwards!! WI are back in this. That's a big wicket and what a nice low catch at cover. Dhoni thrashed it uppishly and Kirk bent down to his left to pouch it. Rampaul once again the man to get the timely wicket. Dhoni shakes his head and goes off. Dhoni c Kirk Edwards b Rampaul 13(37) [4s-1]
Rampaul to Dhoni, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
49.3 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Bishoo at mid wicket misfields. Did he not see it again? Looks like it. Pretty straight-forward and he lets it go through his hands. Closes his eyes and stares at space. Definitely something not well with him.
Bishoo is back on the field and that is good news for WI.
49.2 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Virat Kohli shows the full face of the bat and punches to cover
49.1 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, keeps a bit low on off stump, Virat Kohli toe ends the forcing shot and it rolls off the inner half to mid wicket
A pretty long drinks break this. Sammy is getting his legs stretched by the physio, while the others lie on the ground and have a drink. Sammy hasn't bowled in this innings since he has a dodgy hammy. Rampaul to continue with no slips
Now the final hour begins and the match can be called off if both captains agree. Not sure if MS would and the same might be true with Sammy as well. One more wicket and WI will feel they have a great chance to win the game. But at the moment India are right on top and 3-0 looks a formality. Time for India to bury the ghosts of Dominica for ever.
48.6 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, no run, and does the same again and it will be drinks for one last time in this test series
48.5 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, no run, gets forward to push to leg
48.4 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, no run, beaten! Dhoni going for the late cut as the off side is pretty vacant and missing it. Very close to the edge as well.
48.3 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, no run, gently turns this to short mid wicket
48.2 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, no run, Dhoni eases a full back to Marlon Samuels
48.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, flicks a leg stump ball to deep backward square leg
47.6 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, tries the yorker, Dhoni is good enough to keep it out
47.5 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, full ball on off, Dhoni comes on the frontfoot and defends to cover
47.4 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, back of a length delivery angling in, Dhoni gets forward to tap to cover
47.3 Rampaul to Dhoni, 2 runs, that's top running from both. Sammy at point went to his right and didn't bend down in time. A slight fumble and they spot that to come back for the second. Sammy kicks the turf in disgust
47.2 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, forces it off the backfoot and places it wide of Kirk at cover
47.1 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, punched sweetly on the rise, but stopped to his right by Kirk at cover
46.6 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, no run, drifting down and flat on the pads, Dhoni misses the flick
46.5 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, closes the face of the bat and glances it to backward square leg
46.4 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, 1 run, driven to long on
46.3 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, no run, spitting Cobra! Marlon Samuels gets one to do something extra-ordinary off the pitch occasionally and this does as well. Dhoni went back, it spun and bounced at him. Takes his bottom hand out of the way and the ball hits his glove. Lands just in front of slip.
46.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, gets forward and drives hard to long off
46.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, turned to short mid
45.6 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, plays the same shot again - but this time off the middle of the bat and finds Sammy at backward point
45.5 Rampaul to Dhoni, FOUR!!, no slip and Dhoni played it deliberately. Fine of third man. Just opened the face and angled it. Rampaul doesn't like it one bit. It wouldn't even have carried to a slip if he was there.
45.4 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, flicked to mid wicket, who dives to his left to save a single
45.3 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, wristy flick from off and middle, to deep square leg
45.2 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, and again. Dhoni sending Virat Kohli back as Kirk fumbles slightly
45.1 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length delivery outside off, superbly struck on the up, but finds Kirk at cover
44.6 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, keeps the strike with an on drive to mid on
44.5 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, Barath is hit now taking evasive action. Virat Kohli would feel he has missed out on a boundary. Pulled it hard and found the back of Barath at short leg. Sammy and Co. go up to him and check - he is alright. Back on his feet and ready for the next ball
44.4 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, comes on the frontfoot and flicks to short mid
44.3 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, driven hard back at Marlon Samuels
44.2 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, 1 run, a sharp chance at short leg, but Barath was going to his right initially and it went low to his left. Couldn't shift his body weight in time and it went through his hands. Dhoni wanted to paddle sweep and then played it uppishly. Close shave again.
44.1 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, no run, gets forward and defends to short leg
43.6 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, Rampaul goes round the wicket and delivers it short and outside off, Virat Kohli cannot pull it wide of mid on and doesn't take the quick single as well
43.5 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, punched to mid on
43.4 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, Sammy is furious with the backward square leg man. It was short arm pulled to the right of him and Dhoni spotted that he was a bit lazy in getting to it. Called Virat Kohli through for the 2nd and Sammy isn't impressed at all. Easily done in the end
43.3 Rampaul to Dhoni, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Dhoni opens the face of the bat and guides it to deep backward point
43.2 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, covers the reverse swing and pushes to cover from the crease
Arun Lal would like everyone to believe that this has been a sensational test match, but far from it. Dead and dull on the first 4 days. It has been sensational only today as 13 wickets have fallen.
43.1 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, well outside off, left alone
42.6 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, turned to short leg where Barath makes a sharp stop
42.5 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, 1 run, the bat face turned in Dhoni's hand as he went to play the cover drive against the spin and only a misfield from Marlon Samuels to his right allowed the single. Pretty sloppy stuff from the man from Jamaica
42.4 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, no run, gets the front pad out of the way and turns it to short mid
42.3 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, no run, cut hard straight to the fielder at cover
42.2 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, no run, turn and bounce, Dhoni was looking to defend off the front-foot, but it cuts back in and allows him to hit on the body
42.1 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, no run, stretches well out and drives to cover
Mahendra Singh Dhoni isn't happy with the piece of wood in his hand. Calls for a new one. Rohit Sharma brings out a new set.
Must say this is exceptional captaincy from Sammy. He had an in-out field when VVS and Virat Kohli were going and once the former departed, he has pulled the field back in and is now attacking the Indian skipper. Good to see.
41.6 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, full and on off, driven hard, but straight to the fielder at mid off
41.5 Rampaul to Dhoni, 1 run, close, but no Cigar! Low curving full toss on leg stump, Dhoni was a bit early into the flick and the bottom edge loops agonisingly over the back-pedalling Ramdin's head at mid wicket. Needed an exceptional dive to have any chance of catching that. Maybe a Jonty Rhodes or an AB might have pulled it off. Not Ramdin.
41.4 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, short of length delivery outside off, pushed to cover from the crease
41.3 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, slow, loopy bouncer outside off, Dhoni thought about the pull and then aborted it
41.2 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, stands low and plays a Hockey shot - scooping it to cover - all along the ground though
41.1 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, short ball into the ribs and Virat Kohli gets inside the line to deflect to deep backward square
Bishoo is off the field. According to Sunny Gavaskar, Bishoo can't see and that's what SMG lip read. A big blow that for WI.
40.6 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, 2 runs, the famous bottom hand of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in action again, opening the face and deliberately guiding it wide of Sammy at slip for a couple
40.5 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, no run, gets the front leg across and turns it to the right of Kirk at mid wicket who runs and then dives to stop it. Saved a single. Good stuff
40.4 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, no run, leans out to tap it to silly mid on
40.3 Marlon Samuels to Dhoni, no run, gets forward and pushes it to cover
If I'm not wrong this is the 4th time that VVS has been dismissed to the pull shot in the last 7 tests. Twice in Lord's. Once in Trent Bridge and now. Not good signs going into the Australia tour. Having said that, he is one of the best players of the pull shot in this Indian side. Needs to work on it before the big tour in a month's time.
40.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, closes the face of the bat and turns it to fine leg
40.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, punched off the backfoot to mid on
39.6 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, crouches low and pushes it to mid off. A wicket maiden for Ravi.
39.5 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, a bit of an inside edge onto the body as Dhoni goes back to defend a short of length delivery that is angling in, immediately he turns back to see whether his stumps are intact and they are
39.4 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, full and reversing in, aiming for the yorker is Rampaul and Dhoni keeps it out
MS Dhoni, right handed bat, comes to the crease
39.3 Rampaul to Laxman, out Caught by Barath at mid on!! VVS won't see India through in a chase and that's quite a stat. Can't quite remember the last time when he has failed to do so. The pull shot is his undoing here. It got big on him and he played an over ambitious shot too - trying to fetch from outside off and completely mistimed it. Sammy pumps his fists and Laxman walks off with a grimace on his face. Much deserved wicket for Ravi. Game on now! Laxman c Barath b Rampaul 31(53) [4s-1]
Rampaul to Laxman, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
39.2 Rampaul to Laxman, no run, firm drive, but once again finds Kirk at cover, the power in that shot almost beats Kirk, but he gets his body behind it and saves some runs
39.1 Rampaul to Laxman, no run, full and on the stumps, Laxman flicks and finds Barath at mid wicket
38.6 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, 1 run, retains the strike with that clip past short leg
38.5 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, FOUR!!, that's the class of Laxman. After a few nervy moments, he produces a peach of an off drive. Beating cover to his right and mid off to his left. Graceful and all along the carpet. Virat Kohli appreciates it too and both of them have a chat and a smile after that went away to the fence
38.4 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, no run, once again VVS is a bit lazy and just about plonks his bat in after being sent back by Virat Kohli. It was pushed to cover and Sammy under-armed it direct, Laxman was inches in
38.3 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, no run, cuts hard and finds Sammy, a slight fumble, but Sammy recovered well
38.2 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, no run, driven straight to the fielder at cover
38.1 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, no run, now the point has come in and Laxman pushes it straight to him - good move I must say
37.6 Rampaul to Laxman, 1 run, free flowing drive to sweeper cover. Superbly struck on the up, but only a single
37.5 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, run-out chance missed! VVS was struggling and was gone for all money if the throw had hit direct. Kirk was the man at cover going to his left and missing the stumps by inches. Laxman gave up and Kirk is livid that it didn't hit direct. Needed to hit for WI to have any chance in this game. VVS has a wry smile on his face after that
37.4 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, full and outside off, Virat Kohli comes on the frontfoot and plays a compact looking forward defensive
37.3 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Virat Kohli defends to point and looks for the single, Laxman shouts 'No' immediately
37.2 Rampaul to Laxman, 1 run, Laxman went hard at that and got the outside edge - it was full and wide outside off, Laxman's hands went for it and he flashed it down to third man. Brathwaite is fine and he moves a few paces to prevent the boundary
37.1 Rampaul to Laxman, no run, Laxman stays in the crease and whips it to mid wicket
No slip as well now for Ravi. A very defensive field.
36.6 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, turns this to short leg's right who intercepts sharply
36.5 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, 1 run, well run! Laxman just got forward and played a forward defence to where a silly point would've been and Virat Kohli ran across quickly to make a tight single look ridiculously easy
36.4 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, there is a vast space of land vacant near the backward point region and anything played in that area is a single. Virat Kohli does the same, slicing it with an open face
36.3 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, now turns this to short mid
36.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, comes on the frontfoot and taps it to silly mid on
36.1 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, 1 run, Laxman goes on the backfoot and pushes the off break which is turning in into the point region for a single
35.6 Rampaul to Laxman, 1 run, uses the angle of Rampaul and turns the wrists at the right moment to get it to deep mid wicket, good probing over from Rampaul
35.5 Rampaul to Laxman, no run, late reverse swing for Rampaul, shaping back in, Laxman goes deep back into his crease and pushes to mid on
35.4 Rampaul to Laxman, no run, was there an edge? Yes there was. Didn't have enough on it to carry to Baugh. Laxman poking from the crease and the lack of pace in the wicket forcing the ball to die on it's way to the keeper
35.3 Rampaul to Laxman, no run, Laxman thought about that trade-mark flick from off stump, then decided to defend it back to Rampaul
35.2 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Virat Kohli stands tall and forces it to sweeper cover. Nice looking shot just for a single
35.1 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, punched straight to the fielder at cover
Rampaul has the ball. Virat Kohli asks for a helmet. Off goes the cap. WI need a couple of wickets to have a chance of winning - which might also force the Indians to stave off defeat. A lone wide slip in place and a normal defensive field.
Ravi Rampaul [5.0-0-28-0] is back into the attack
34.6 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, no run, goes back and across before defending it to mid wicket
34.5 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, comes on the frontfoot and pushes to long on. 4 singles out of 5 balls
34.4 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, leans well forward to defend
34.3 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, 1 run, dab and run in front of point. The singles keep coming
34.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Virat Kohli gets back and punches softly through cover
34.1 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, 1 run, goes on the backfoot and whips the off break to deep square leg
Welcome back. Can India prevent a repeat of Dominica again? They look good to do so. Samuels has the ball after tea. A slip, FSL and a leg slip in place. An in-out field has been set.
132 runs for the loss of four wickets. Gambhir fell quickly but Sehwag started off in aggressive fashion. He was dropped three times as he reached his 30th Test fifty. His dismissal slowed things down for India. Tendulkar and Dravid departed soon and West Indies came right back into the contest. Kohli and VVS have shared a good partnership and are slowly pushing India closer to the target. Join us in 15 minutes for the final session.
33.6 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, 1 run, short in length outside off, Laxman whippily wrists it to deep mid wicket and that will be Tea
Last ball before Tea
33.5 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, 2 runs, flatter ball pushed through on the pads, Laxman uses the pace and flicks it to fine leg for a couple
33.4 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, spins away slowly on the middle and leg stump, Kohli hangs back and nudges it to wide mid on
33.3 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, keeps it full outside off, jammed out to cover
33.2 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, full and quick on the off stump, squeezed out to mid off
33.1 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, 1 run, tossed up on the off stump, Laxman drills it to mid on, the target is now less than 100 runs away
Last over before Tea. The ball has apparently been changed now as the previous one had gone out of shape.
32.6 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, quicker ball just outside off, Kohli covers the line and defends it solidly
32.5 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, tossed up just outside off, plunges forward and blocks it
32.4 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, 1 run, pushes it through just outside off, Laxman stays back and pushes it to cover point
32.3 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, this one keeps a bit low on the middle and leg stump, Kohli whips it to backward square leg
32.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, this one bounces a touch more outside off, Kohli goes on the backfoot and pats it to mid on
32.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter ball and breaking back in on the middle and leg stump, Kohli goes back and closes the bat face, nudges it to the leg gully region
31.6 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, tossed up just outside off, driven to mid off and this time he takes the quick single
31.5 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Kohli drives it to mid off, Laxman sets off for a quick single but Kohli immediately sends Laxman back
31.4 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, FOUR!!, Kohli is starting to open up here, slightly short just outside off, Kohli hammers the pull shot to the wide long on boundary
31.3 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, this one spins away late, Kohli tries to work it to the leg side but closes the bat face a bit too early, gets a leading edge that rolls back to the bowler
31.2 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, this one climbs up from the deck after spinning away, Kohli goes back and dead bats it to the ground
31.1 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, 1 run, lands this on a good length, but on the pads and Laxman whips it to mid wicket
30.6 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, SIX!!, much needed hit that for India, Marlon drags this one short and it sits up nicely for Kohli, he latches onto that and pulls it hard over deep mid wicket, sails over the ropes, first boundary after 74 balls.
30.5 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, just around the off stump, Kohli stays forward and taps it to the leg side
30.4 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, 1 run, full and quick on the off stump, Laxman squeezes it out to extra cover
30.3 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, no run, fuller in length, Laxman gets forward and pushes it back to the bowler
30.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, quicker ball outside off, Kohli angles the bat and dabs it to deep point
30.1 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, 1 run, short in length outside off, Laxman goes on the backfoot and punches it to cover
29.6 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, short ball on leg stump and spinning away, Kohli cracks it to cover but cannot pierce the gap
29.5 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Kohli makes room and slaps it to cover
29.4 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, gets forward and taps it to short cover
29.3 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, pushed to the off side
29.2 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, tossed up on leg stump, Kohli opens his stance and blocks it
29.1 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, 1 run, slightly short on middle and leg, Laxman whips it to fine leg, Sammy dived just before reaching the ball to prevent Laxman from taking a couple!
28.6 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, angling in on the middle and leg stump, nudged to the leg slip fielder
28.5 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, quicker ball on the middle and leg stump, Kohli closes the bat face and tucks it to long leg for a couple
28.4 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, lands it on a good length just outside off, Kohli nudges it to the leg side
28.3 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, stays wide of the crease and gets this to spin back in, Kohli continues to defend
28.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, tossed up outside off, gets forward and blocks it
28.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter on the off stump, defended solidly
27.6 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, 2 runs, tossed up just outside off, Laxman whips it past mid on and the ball goes to long on, the fielder from wide long on runs to his left and keeps it down to a couple
27.5 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, this one slowly spins away outside off, Laxman goes back and punches it to point, Kohli thinks about a quick single but Laxman sends him back, Kohli scampers back to the crease as the throw is a bit wild
27.4 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, driven to cover
27.3 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, flatter and straight on the stumps, Laxman blocks it
27.2 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, flatter but slightly short on leg stump, Kohli hangs back and works it to deep square leg
27.1 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Kohli pushes it to backward point
26.6 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, no run, flatter delivery on the off stump, Laxman taps it to the ground
26.5 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, flatter ball and spinning in on the middle and leg stump, Kohli covers the line and works it to backward square leg
26.4 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, quicker ball on the middle and leg stump, clipped to short mid
26.3 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, tossed up just outside off, Kohli stays forward and blocks it
26.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, fuller in length and drifting in on the off stump, Kohli clips it to short mid
26.1 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, 1 run, flatter ball slanted in on the middle and leg stump, Laxman works it to deep square leg
25.6 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, leg break on middle and it spins away outside off, Kohli shoulders arms
25.5 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Laxman stays forward and goes for the cover drive, the ball squirts off the outside edge to backward point
25.4 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, flighted delivery and given a lot more air outside off, Kohli waits and creams the drive but hits the silly point fielder, ricochets off him and to the leg side for a single
25.3 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter ball and pushed through straight on leg stump, Kohli gets forward and gets the bat close to the pad, the ball rolls to the leg side off the inside edge
25.2 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, the slider that stays low just outside off, Kohli looks to force it through the off side, the ball takes the bottom edge and rolls to the on side
25.1 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, drifting in on the middle and leg stump and it spins away, Kohli goes back and blocks it
24.6 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, 2 runs, in the air but safe, Marlon slows this one down just outside off and it dips on VVS, he whips it uppishly but just out of the reach of Powell at short mid wicket, rolls to the deep for a couple
24.5 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, no run, flatter delivery close to the off stump, Laxman smothers it to the ground
24.4 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, tossed up just outside off, Kohli uses his wrists and twirls it past mid on to get off the mark, it was just wide of the fielder at mid wicket who dives to his left
24.3 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter ball and drifting in on the middle and leg stump, Kohli stabs at it, gets an inside edge that goes past short leg
24.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, stays wide of the crease and fires it full on the off stump, Kohli defends it
Virat Kohli, right handed bat, comes to the crease
24.1 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, out Caught by (sub)Ramdin!! West Indies are favorites now. Flighted delivery just outside off, Dravid gets forward and flicks it uppishly to mid wicket, Ramdin times his jump to perfection and takes the catch high over his head with two hands, Marlon and the Windies are absolutely delighted. Dravid c (sub)Ramdin b Marlon Samuels 33(49) [4s-1]
Marlon Samuels to Dravid, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
Dravid is gone here and West Indies have a chance.
23.6 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 1 run, short ball and it goes on straight on leg stump, Dravid pulls it to deep mid wicket
23.5 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, 1 run, flighted delivery but too full outside off, Laxman drives it to sweeper cover
23.4 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, gives this some loop and it spins away just outside off, Laxman dabs it to the off side
23.3 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, quicker ball on the middle and leg stump, Laxman nudges it to square leg where Baugh runs and stops it
23.2 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, looped up on the off stump, driven to cover
23.1 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, tossed up and drifting away a touch outside off, Laxman pushes it to cover
22.6 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, 1 run, flatter and full outside off, driven to mid off
22.5 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, 2 runs, slightly short on leg stump, Laxman goes back and glances it to fine leg, Sammy gives chase but the fielder running from long leg stops it with his boot, Sammy cleans up and they only manage a couple
22.4 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, no run, quicker ball just outside off, Laxman gets forward and pushes at it, gets an inside edge that rolls to short leg, Barath dives to his right and stops it
22.3 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, no run, fuller in length just outside off, driven back to the bowler
22.2 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, tosses it up just outside off, Dravid lunges forward and eases it to long on
22.1 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, flatter ball and spinning in just outside off, Dravid goes back and defends it
Will India now go for the win or have they taken the Dominica route again? Slip and a short leg in place.
21.6 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, whizzing leg break just outside off, Laxman looks to turn it to mid wicket, gets a leading edge that rolls back to the bowler, that ball stopped on VVS
21.5 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, drifting in on the middle and leg stump and breaking away, Laxman taps it softly, the ball hits the glove and goes on the bounce to first slip
21.4 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, lands on a good length and it spins away outside off, Laxman punches it to cover
21.3 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, tossed up on middle, driven to short extra cover
21.2 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 1 run, tossed up on the middle and leg stump, Dravid clips it to mid wicket
21.1 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, lands this outside the leg stump and it spins back in, Dravid lunges forward and pads it away
20.6 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, no run, flatter ball that breaks back in just outside off, Laxman defends it
VVS Laxman, right handed bat, comes to the crease
20.5 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, out Caught by Kirk Edwards!! West Indies are putting up a fight here. Marlon floats a tossed up delivery that lands on one of the dry areas, it stops on Tendulkar who goes for the flick, the ball hits the bat high and it lobs to short mid wicket, Kirk is slightly wrong-footed but he adjusts and dives full length to his right, takes a great catch, SRT looks at the pitch and trudges off. Tendulkar c Kirk Edwards b Marlon Samuels 3(7)
Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
20.4 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, angling in on the middle and leg stump, Dravid goes on the backfoot and whips it to deep square leg
20.3 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, 1 run, this one spins back in from a good length just outside off, Tendulkar flicks it to deep mid wicket
20.2 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, no run, pushed through just outside off, Tendulkar hangs back and blocks it
20.1 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Tendulkar blocks it
19.6 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, 1 run, a juicy full toss on the middle and leg stump, Tendulkar clips it to backward square leg
19.5 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 1 run, low full toss on leg stump, Dravid clips it to long leg
19.4 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, slightly short and it sits up on the middle and leg stump, Dravid rocks back and pulls it to mid on
19.3 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, 1 run, bowls a low full toss that dips on Tendulkar, he chips down the track and works it to square leg
19.2 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, loops this up slowly on the off stump, Tendulkar gets forward and defends it
Sachin Tendulkar, right handed bat, comes to the crease
19.1 Devendra Bishoo to Sehwag, out Caught by Sammy!! Oh dear, a very soft dismissal and Sehwag cannot believe it. Bishoo comes round the wicket and floats a low full toss on the middle and leg stump, Sehwag goes for the reverse paddle sweep, the ball hits the top edge and balloons to short fine leg where Sammy takes the catch, Sehwag is slightly embarrassed as he walks off. Sehwag c Sammy b Devendra Bishoo 60(65) [4s-8]
Devendra Bishoo to Sehwag, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
18.6 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, 1 run, flatter on leg stump, Sehwag laps it to short fine leg
18.5 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, 2 runs, slightly short on the middle and leg stump, Sehwag covers the line and works it to square leg where Barath misfields, rolls to the deep for a couple
18.4 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, FOUR!!, superbly done by Sehwag, quicker ball on middle and off, Sehwag watches it till the last moment, angles the bat and slices it to the third man fence
18.3 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, fuller in length on the pads, Dravid flicks it to deep mid wicket
18.2 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, gives this some air on the stumps, Dravid drives it back to the bowler
18.1 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, comes round the wicket and bowls a tossed up delivery on the off stump, Dravid defends it
Drinks are on the field now. India have done wonderfully here. This partnership is giving the team momentum as they head towards the target. Sehwag has looked in superb touch while Dravid has been magnificent. The field is very defensive and the West Indies will be hoping that they can choke the runs.
17.6 Devendra Bishoo to Sehwag, FOUR!!, tossed up on leg stump, Sehwag slogs it to deep mid wicket to bring up his 30th Test FIFTY, great stuff from the Najafgarh Nawab
17.5 Devendra Bishoo to Sehwag, FOUR!!, no problems this time for Sehwag, Bishoo again misses his length and it breaks away outside off, Sehwag swats it to the deep mid wicket fence
17.4 Devendra Bishoo to Sehwag, no run, this one comes on slowly outside off, Sehwag makes room and mistimes the cut to cover
17.3 Devendra Bishoo to Sehwag, no run, flighted delivery on middle, Sehwag's eyes lit up as he lined up for the big shot, but the ball spins away sharply and he leaves it
17.2 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 1 run, tossed up just outside off, driven to long off
17.1 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, gives this some loop and spins away slowly, Dravid blocks it to the ground
16.6 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, tossed up and it lands on a shortish length outside off, Dravid cuts it to sweeper cover
16.5 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, 1 run, fuller in length outside off, gets forward and drives it to sweeper cover
16.4 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, no run, full and flatter just outside off, Sehwag defends it to the off side
16.3 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, 2 runs, slightly short outside off, Sehwag cracks it to deep backward point, realizes that the fielder has to make a bit of ground, he calls for a couple and he takes it
16.2 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, tossed up but wide outside off, Dravid steers it to deep point
16.1 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, 1 run, quicker and shorter outside off, Sehwag hangs back and steers it to backward point, takes a quick single, good running from both batsmen
15.6 Devendra Bishoo to Sehwag, 1 run, flatter on leg stump, Sehwag eases it to long on
15.5 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 1 run, quick full toss on the stumps, Dravid punches it to long off
15.4 Devendra Bishoo to Sehwag, 1 run, this one is bowled slower through the air outside off, Sehwag again clears the front leg and looks to go inside out over extra cover, he mistimes it and the ball lands safely at long off
15.3 Devendra Bishoo to Sehwag, FOUR!!, that is vintage Sehwag, tossed up outside off and spinning away, Sehwag clears the front leg and whacks it inside out over deep extra cover, one bounce over the ropes
15.2 Devendra Bishoo to Sehwag, no run, quicker and lands it on a yorker length on middle, Sehwag squeezes it out to short cover
15.1 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 1 run, Bishoo continues to land it short outside off, Dravid has ample time to cut it to sweeper cover
14.6 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, closer to the off stump, Dravid taps it softly to point for a quick single
14.5 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, quick and short outside off, Dravid cuts it to backward point but the fielder tumbles to his right to stop it
14.4 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, 1 run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Sehwag works it to deep square leg, also brings up the fifty partnership
14.3 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Dravid plunges forward and drives it to long off
14.2 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, 1 run, drifting onto the pads and Sehwag clips it to deep square leg, Dravid thinks about a single but Sehwag sends him back
14.1 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, flatter ball and spinning in just outside off, Dravid tries to glance it to fine leg, gets an inside edge onto the pad and it rolls to the on side
13.6 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 1 run, finally places the cut shot in the gap, rolls to sweeper cover
13.5 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, this one bounces a bit more outside off, Dravid cuts it to cover but he cannot find the gap
13.4 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, again short outside off, Dravid mistimes the cut to short cover
13.3 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, spins away from a short of length outside off, Dravid goes on the backfoot and thumps it to cover but goes to the fielder
13.2 Devendra Bishoo to Sehwag, 1 run, slightly short outside off, Sehwag cracks it to cover, the fielder dives over to his left and the ball rolls to sweeper cover
13.1 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 3 runs, nicely done by Dravid, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Dravid bends down and paddle sweeps it to fine leg, the ball is heading towards the ropes but Sammy does not give up, he gives chase and just manages to stop it in front of the ropes, what commitment from the WI skipper, Sammy is marvellous
12.6 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, no run, fires the faster one outside off, Sehwag has a feel for it and the ball whizzes past the outside edge, Baugh whips the bails off in a flash and appeals for a stumping, but Sehwag's back leg is grounded firmly behind the crease
12.5 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, slightly short outside off, Dravid late cuts it to deep backward point
12.4 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, looped up just outside off, Dravid smothers it to the ground
12.3 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, 1 run, flatter ball outside off, Sehwag gets forward and pushes it to deep point
12.2 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, tossed up just outside off, Dravid plunges forward and drives it to long on
12.1 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, 1 run, lands on a good length and it spins back in, Sehwag chops it to backward point
11.6 Devendra Bishoo to Sehwag, 1 run, quicker ball just outside off, Sehwag plays it late and runs it down to backward point for a quick single
11.5 Devendra Bishoo to Sehwag, no run, leg-break just outside off, Sehwag bunts it to point
11.4 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 1 run, slightly short and breaking away outside off, Dravid cuts it softly to cover, Kirk dives to his left and stops it
11.3 Devendra Bishoo to Sehwag, 1 run, this one slowly spins away outside off, Sehwag pushes it to cover for a quick single
11.2 Devendra Bishoo to Sehwag, no run, quicker ball pushed through outside off, Sehwag lets it go
11.1 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 1 run, tossed up just outside off, driven to long off
The square leg umpire had a chat with Sammy. More than six and a half minutes were taken to bowl the over from Samuels.
Devendra Bishoo, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack
10.6 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, presents a full toss on the stumps, Dravid gets forward and drives it to long on
10.5 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, 1 run, flatter one on the middle and leg stump, Sehwag pushes it to long on
10.4 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, no run, catch dropped by Sammy at first slip, third life for Sehwag in this innings, flatter delivery that holds its line outside off, Sehwag pokes at it and gets an outside edge, Sammy was initially moving to his right, makes the adjustment late and he moves to his left, gets a hand to it but fails to latch on, Sehwag and Cats have a lot of things in common
10.3 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, no run, quicker ball just outside off, Sehwag pushes it to extra cover but Bishoo dives to his left and stops it
10.2 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, no run, quicker and shorter ball down the leg side, Sehwag decides to play the lap pull but fails to connect, the keeper anticipates well and stops it from going further
10.1 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, no run, flatter ball on leg stump, Sehwag nudges it to square leg
Marlon Samuels, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
9.6 Rampaul to Sehwag, 1 run, no variation in the length from Rampaul, keeps it short outside off, Sehwag punches it off the back foot to sweeper cover
9.5 Rampaul to Sehwag, FOUR!!, another short ball outside off, Sehwag times this pull even better, crunches it to deep mid wicket for another boundary
9.4 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, shortish ball outside off, Sehwag wrists it off the back foot to short mid wicket
9.3 Rampaul to Sehwag, FOUR!!, Sehwag has probably gotten tired off ducking under short balls and decides to attack, this one is on the middle and leg stump and Sehwag thumps the pull to deep mid wicket
9.2 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, short ball angling in just outside off, Sehwag hangs back and stands tall, fends it to point with an open bat face
9.1 Rampaul to Dravid, 1 run, floats a slower delivery full outside off, Dravid waits and square drives it to deep point
8.6 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, no run, another bouncer on the stumps, this one does not bounce up as much as Viru expected, he ducks and the ball goes on the bounce to the keeper
8.5 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, no run, short of length but slides it down the leg side, Sehwag misses the fine leg flick and Baugh moves to his left to stop it
8.4 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, no run, Fidel fires the bouncer on the stumps, Sehwag bends under
8.3 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, no run, full ball and shaping in a touch just outside off, Sehwag goes for the drive but mistimes it to mid off, he tried to hit that too hard
8.2 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, 1 run, shortish ball just outside off, Dravid twirls his wrists vigorously, whips it to deep square leg
8.1 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, short ball and wide outside off, Dravid cuts it hard to point but Sammy stops it, he grimaces in pain as he holds his right hand, but he is ok
7.6 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, back of a length delivery around the off stump channel, Sehwag mistimes it to short cover
7.5 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, another bouncer on the stumps, Sehwag ducks and enquires at the square leg umpire whether it is a wide, he indicated that it was too high for him
Bishoo is standing at first slip because he is injured. The required rate is almost close to four.
7.4 Rampaul to Dravid, 1 run, length ball outside off, Dravid steers it to third man
7.3 Rampaul to Sehwag, 1 run, short of length delivery just outside off, Sehwag punches it to sweeper cover
7.2 Rampaul to Sehwag, FOUR!!, edged and dropped at first slip, good effort by Bishoo, full ball outside off, Sehwag goes for the big, booming cover drive, gets a thick outside edge that flies wide of first slip, Bishoo flies full length to his left and gets a hand to it, he does not manage to hang onto it and it flies to third man, super effort from Bishoo
7.1 Rampaul to Sehwag, FOUR!!, first boundary after seven overs for Sehwag, truly Test cricket throws up some surprises, back of a length delivery that cuts back in just outside off, Sehwag angles the bat and glides it to the deep backward point fence
6.6 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, short and pacy delivery just outside off, Dravid arches his head back to let it go
6.5 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, fuller in length on middle and off, Dravid blocks it
6.4 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, 1 run, Fidel keeps it short to Sehwag just outside off, Viru again hops back and wrists it to backward square leg
6.3 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Dravid drives it hard, toe-ends it to mid off and sets off for a quick single, the fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but he misses, would have been a close call if that had hit
6.2 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, 1 run, keeps the length short but it is on the middle and leg stump, Sehwag hops and whips it to backward square leg
6.1 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, 1 run, drags this short and wide outside off, Dravid cuts it to sweeper cover
So, no Harbhajan and no Yuvraj in the Test squad. Sreesanth also misses out.
5.6 Rampaul to Dravid, 1 run, good length ball outside off, Dravid stays on the crease and drives it to sweeper cover
5.5 Rampaul to Dravid, no run, angles in a short ball around the off stump, Dravid angles the bat and dabs it to cover point
5.4 Rampaul to Dravid, no run, goes for the pull the second time but he fails to connect, fourth short ball in the over and this one does not kick up as much as Dravid expected, he swings and misses
5.3 Rampaul to Dravid, no run, bowls another short ball on the stumps, Dravid this time goes for the pull, but he does not get on top of the bounce, swings and misses
5.2 Rampaul to Dravid, no run, short ball on the stumps, Dravid yanks his head back and leaves it
Just in: BCCI India have tweeted the side for the Australian Test tour. This is the 17 man squad. India squad for Aus: MSD, Viru, Gauti, Dravid, Sachin, VVS, Virat, Ashwin, Ishant, Umesh, Aaron, Rohit, Pragyan, PK, Ajinkya, Saha, Zak
5.1 Rampaul to Sehwag, 1 run, short ball banged in on leg stump, Sehwag hops and fends it to square leg
4.6 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, full ball close to the off stump, Dravid taps it to cover
4.5 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, FOUR!!, Dravid unfurls his magic here, slightly overpitched outside off, Dravid stays on the front foot and lashes the drive past extra cover, purrs away to the wide long off fence
4.4 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, great ball from Fidel, fires in the yorker on the off stump, Dravid squeezes it out to mid off
Rahul Dravid, right handed bat, comes to the crease
4.3 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, out Caught by Sammy!! West Indies have struck after lunch. Fidel changes the angle and goes over the wicket, slants across a full ball wide outside off, Gambhir reaches out for it and plays away from the body, square drives it straight to Sammy at point. Gambhir c Sammy b Fidel Edwards 12(11) [4s-1]
Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
4.2 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, 2 runs, short ball and it sits up nicely outside off, Gambhir walks to the off side and he swats it to deep mid wicket for a couple, Darren Bravo runs to his right and stops it from going to the ropes
4.1 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, comes from round the wicket and angles in a full ball outside the off stump, Gambhir wrists it to mid on
3.6 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, fullish ball just outside off, Sehwag drives it to backward point
3.5 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, catch dropped by Rampaul, good length ball on middle, Sehwag punches it with the full face of the bat, Rampaul is on his followthrough and he stretches out his right hand, the ball hit the wrist and rolls to the off side, difficult chance but it should have been taken
3.4 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, hurls the bouncer outside off, Sehwag bends down and does not play a shot
3.3 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, stays wide of the crease and slants in a length ball around the off stump, Sehwag uses his wrists nicely and twirls it to mid on
3.2 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, short of length ball angled in on the off stump, Sehwag angles the bat and dabs it to backward point
3.1 Rampaul to Gambhir, 1 run, the field continues to be defensive, starts off with a good length ball on middle and off, Gambhir prods forward and works it to mid wicket
Welcome back to the second session. India need 227 runs to win in 61 overs. They will want to avoid a repeat of Dominica when they chose not to go for a target of 180 in 47 overs. This is Sid V to take you through till Tea.
End of a mad session, that could cost West Indies the game. They had no clue against quality spin bowling and collapsed to 134 all out, leaving India to get 243 in 64 overs. Sehwag and Gambhir had to face just 3 overs before the break and they have started well. India are the favourites to win this, but you never know. Join us at 12:10 for the next session.
2.6 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, no run, ends it with a bouncer, Sehwag negotiates it with ease. End of a session dominated by India.
Last ball of the session.
2.5 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, 1 run, pitched up on the off, Gambhir comes on the frontfoot and drives to sweeper
2.4 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run
2.4 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, back of a length and skiddy outside off, Gambhir tries to cut away from the body but fails to make contact
2.4 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, back of a length and skiddy outside off, Gambhir tries to cut away from the body but fails to make contact
2.4 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run
2.4 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, back of a length and skiddy outside off, Gambhir tries to cut away from the body but fails to make contact
2.3 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, 1 run, short delivery down the leg, Sehwag half-pulls, gets some glove on it towards Baugh, who dives across and makes a half-stop. Certainly saved 3 runs there
This is the last over before lunch.
2.2 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, no run, full and down the leg, Sehwag tries to glance it but misses
2.2 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, no ball, oversteps and bowls a short one around off, Sehwag chops it from the crease to point
2.1 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, no run, length stuff around off, Sehwag wants to drive but can't beat cover
1.6 Rampaul to Sehwag, 1 run, short of length and just outside off, Sehwag stays back and guides it to third man for one
1.5 Rampaul to Gambhir, 1 run, good running, walks down the ground and plays it softly to the off side, runs with the momentum and takes a single
1.4 Rampaul to Sehwag, 1 run, from wide of the crease and around off, he pushes it off the backfoot to deep backward point
1.3 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, length delivery on middle stump, he gets half forward and pushes it back to Rampaul
1.2 Rampaul to Gambhir, 1 run, back of a length on the off, he drops it softly towards the off side and takes a sharp run
Very defensive fields set by Sammy. "It is as if India are 400/3", laments Arun Lal.
1.1 Rampaul to Sehwag, 1 run, starts with a length delivery that is angled in, Sehwag tucks it towards mid wicket for one, he wants 2 but it was never there
Ravi Rampaul, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
0.6 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, 1 run, short and on the legs, he hops and whips it to deep square leg for one, retains strike
Fidel Edwards runs in but has to abort his run up, as Sehwag is not happy with something behind the bowler's arm.
0.5 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, no run, bouncer this time, Sehwag ducks under it
0.4 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, 1 run, good shot but there is protection in the deep. Full and outside off, he comes on the frontfoot and square drives it to deep backward point
0.3 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, 1 run, good length delivery that curves back in, he works it to backward square leg area for one
0.2 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, 1 run, back of a length and around off, he defends it to point region for a quick single
0.1 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, FOUR!!, boundary to start the chase. From round the stumps and short around off, Gambhir stays in the crease and steers it along the ground between slips and gully
Gambhir and Sehwag are at the crease. Gambhir is on strike. Fidel Edwards will open the attack
Ojha 6, Ashwin 4: The story of the innings. After playing so well for 4 days, one mad session could cost West Indies the Test, and this isn't the first time it's happening. The pitch was starting to show some assistance to spin and the Indian spinners used it to good effect. They were helped by some poor shots from the batsmen - Kirk Edwards and Marlon Samuels to name a couple. 243 on a final day is not too easy, but India should fancy their chances.
57.2 Ashwin to Devendra Bishoo, out Lbw!! Make that 22 wickets in debut series. Needs just 1 ball to remove Bishoo. From round the stumps and flat on off, Bishoo was on the backfoot and was hurried on by that one and gets struck right in front of the stumps. West Indies all out for 134, target 243 for India. Devendra Bishoo lbw b Ashwin 0(1)
Ashwin to Devendra Bishoo, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
Devendra Bishoo, left handed bat, comes to the crease
asinine: "21 wickets in a 3 test debut series and a century - MOS confirmed." Ticket to Australia also confirmed.
57.1 Ashwin to Sammy, out Caught by Dhoni!! Gone. Ashwin starts the over with a quicker one outside off, Sammy goes for the cut but it wasn't too short, only manages a thick edge that is taken by Dhoni. Good catch that, as it was a thick edge, and West Indies are 9 down now. Sammy c Dhoni b Ashwin 10(22)
Ashwin to Sammy, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
56.6 Ojha to Sammy, 1 run, tossed up on the off, he gets forward and pushes it to long off for one
56.5 Ojha to Fidel Edwards, 1 run, very full on middle, he drills it back to Ojha who can't hold on, allows a single through him to mid on
56.4 Ojha to Sammy, 1 run, on the middle and leg this time, he works it to backward square leg for one
56.3 Ojha to Sammy, no run, superb leave! That is brave from Sammy. This pitches on off and middle but Sammy shoulders arms, trusting the turn on the track, it spins past Sammy and goes to Dhoni
56.2 Ojha to Sammy, no run, flat and on the legs, he goes back and pushes it back to Ojha
56.1 Ojha to Sammy, no run, beauty! Flight, pitching on middle and then spinning away past Sammy's forward defence
55.6 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, given air outside off, turns in sharply and hits him on the pad, they appeal for an lbw but there was too much spin
55.5 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, tossed up on the off, he gets forward and gets an inside edge onto the pad
55.4 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, this one takes the edge but it isn't taken! There are 2 forward short legs in position, but this falls right between them. Fidel Edwards gets a bat-pad that goes low and right between Gambhir and Kohli. Kohli dives but it still falls short
55.3 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, loopy delivery on the legs, Fidel Edwards comes on the frontfoot and tries to defend, goes off the pad to leg gully. They appeal for a catch but it was off the pad
55.2 Ashwin to Sammy, 1 run, flat and outside off, he goes back and cuts it to sweeper cover for one
55.1 Ashwin to Sammy, no run, given air on the off stump, he gets forward and blocks
54.6 Ojha to Fidel Edwards, no run, beaten. Flights it on middle and turns across past Fidel Edwards' attempted defence
54.5 Ojha to Fidel Edwards, no run, very full on the middle and leg, Fidel Edwards defends with a straight bat
54.4 Ojha to Fidel Edwards, no run, lots of flight, Fidel Edwards pushes it with a straight bat back to Ojha
54.3 Ojha to Fidel Edwards, no run, given air on the leg stump, he comes forward to block
54.2 Ojha to Fidel Edwards, no run, flat and straight, he comes on the frontfoot to defend
54.1 Ojha to Fidel Edwards, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg, he gets forward and blocks
53.6 Ashwin to Sammy, no run, flatter through the air, Sammy gets forward and looks to defend, the ball spins in and goes off the pad to short leg
53.5 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, 1 run, carrom ball, falls very full on the off, he jams it down to cover for one
53.4 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, lots of turn from outside off, Fidel Edwards is on the backfoot and gets hit high on the pad
Over the wickets now.
53.3 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, varies his pace by bowling this faster through the air, Fidel Edwards pokes at it with the angle and gets beaten
53.2 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, a half hearted appeal for a catch, gives this more air and gets him forward, goes off the pad to short leg
53.1 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, from round the stumps and on middle, Fidel Edwards defends off the backfoot
52.6 Ojha to Sammy, no run, loopy delivery on the middle and leg, he gets forward and blocks
52.5 Ojha to Sammy, no run, flat and turning away, Sammy stays back and blocks
Fidel Edwards, right handed bat, comes to the crease
52.4 Ojha to Rampaul, out Caught by Tendulkar!! Perishes to the big shot. He had to play it, there was too much pressure created by the spinners. After bowling a few flat ones, he gives this a bit more flight, Rampaul sees an opportunity to score some runs and tries a slow sweep, mishits it high towards deep square leg where Sachin takes a simple catch. Ojha's 6th wicket. Rampaul c Tendulkar b Ojha 0(14)
Ojha to Rampaul, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
52.3 Ojha to Rampaul, no run, flatter through the air, Rampaul stays forward and defends
52.2 Ojha to Rampaul, no run, tries to play a half hearted sweep but the ball spins past and goes down the leg
52.1 Ojha to Sammy, 1 run, just wide of Sehwag at cover! Sammy goes with the turn and tries to play inside out but mistimes the shot, hits it in the air but agonisingly wide of Sehwag at covers for one
51.6 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, safe. Good bowling that, gives it a lot of air, invites Rampaul to play the big shot and then turns past him, Rampaul drags his frontfoot but manages to bring it back just in time
An appeal for stumping. 3rd umpire called to make the decision. Looks safe.
51.5 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, flat and straight, Rampaul is hurried but defends with a straight bat
51.4 Ashwin to Rampaul, leg byes, FOUR!!, not where he intended but he collects four. Goes on his knees and tries to sweep hard, the ball spins and goes off his thigh pad to the third man fence, he is living dangerously
51.3 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, flat and straight, Rampaul gets forward and blocks it
51.2 Ashwin to Sammy, 1 run, fullish again, Sammy pushes this from the crease through covers
51.1 Ashwin to Sammy, 2 runs, tries the carrom ball and bowls it very full on middle, he flicks it to deep mid wicket for a couple
50.6 Ojha to Rampaul, no run, loopy delivery pitches outside off and turns in, Rampaul misses a sweep and gets hit on the body. Impact outside off, can't be given out
50.5 Ojha to Rampaul, no run, nervous moments for Rampaul but he survives. This was bowled with more flight, Rampaul gets some glove on it as he tries to defend, the ball lobs up but falls agonisingly wide of Dhoni and short leg. Could he have dived?
50.4 Ojha to Rampaul, no run, another one pushed through the air, Rampaul comes on the frontfoot and blocks
50.3 Ojha to Rampaul, no run, flatter through the air on the off, Rampaul gets forward and blocks with a straight bat
50.2 Ojha to Sammy, 1 run, tossed up on the middle and leg, he works it to square leg region for one
50.1 Ojha to Sammy, no run, flighted delivery pitches outside leg and turns towards off, Sammy tries to sweep but gets hit on the pad. Can't be given out as it pitched outside leg
49.6 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, loopy delivery, invites Rampaul forward and goes off the inside part of the bat to mid on
49.5 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, a huge appeal for lbw not given. Well bowled, good flight, pitches on leg and turns away, Rampaul was stuck in the crease and hit on the back pad, but it was spinning too much
49.4 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, flighted up on the leg side, turns away and Rampaul defends
Ravi Rampaul, left handed bat, comes to the crease
49.3 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, out Lbw!! Another one bites the dust! The change of angle works for Ashwin, bowls this flatter and a bit faster, Powell gets a decent stride forward and tries to defend but misses, gets struck absolutely plumb in front. This West Indies innings is ending sooner than expected, and the last proper batsman is gone. Kieran Powell lbw b Ashwin 11(29)
Ashwin to Kieran Powell, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
Ashwin from round the stumps.
49.2 Ashwin to Sammy, 1 run, in the air but safe, Sammy tries to fetch it from outside off and sweep, gets a top edge that stays in the air for a while but falls at no man's land near fine leg
49.1 Ashwin to Sammy, no run, an appeal for catch but not given. He is getting huge spin now, Sammy pushes at it but the ball spins in, takes his thigh pad and goes to leg slip. Good decision
48.6 Ojha to Sammy, 1 run, fires this in on the leg side, he works it to square leg and retains strike
48.5 Ojha to Sammy, no run, this time he gets a better stride forward to defend it
48.4 Ojha to Sammy, no run, beauty! Flat delivery that pitches on off, spins past him sharply as he tries to defend off the frontfoot. Too good to take an edge
48.3 Ojha to Kieran Powell, 1 run, he should play that more often, goes on his knees and sweeps it to deep square leg
48.2 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, another appeal for lbw, Kieran Powell pads up to this one as it spins from outside off, but still not enough spin to be given out
48.1 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, flat and fast outside off, Kieran Powell gets an under edge that rolls to slip
47.6 Ashwin to Sammy, no run, a half hearted lbw shout from Dhoni. Turns in sharply from outside off, bounces and hits him high on the pad as he tries to defend, no way that can be given out
Darren Sammy, right handed bat, comes to the crease
Drinks are on the field now. Both Ashwin and Ojha have 19 wickets in the series now. What a terrific show by the young spinners. West Indies are in danger of getting all out in this session.
47.5 Ashwin to Baugh, out Bowled!! That is an off spinner's dream ball! Flights it well outside off, makes him drive against the spin, and turn in through the gate to hit middle stump. Baugh's poor series with the bat continues, and West Indies are in some trouble now. Baugh b Ashwin 1(4)
Ashwin to Baugh, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
47.4 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 3 runs, wrong line, a low full toss on the leg stump channel, Kieran Powell flicks it to deep mid wicket but the ball slows down towards the ropes.
47.3 Ashwin to Baugh, 1 run, flat and turning in, he works it to deep square leg for one
47.2 Ashwin to Baugh, no run, loopy but too much spin down the leg, easy leave for Baugh
Ojha now has 19 wickets in the series, 1 more than Ashwin. This battle between the spinners will help India.
47.1 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 1 run, tossed up on the off, he stays back and punches it through covers for 1
46.6 Ojha to Baugh, no run, loopy delivery on the legs, Baugh gets forward and blocks
Carlton Baugh, right handed bat, comes to the crease
46.5 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, out Stumped!! 5 out of 5 for Ojha and this is a mad, mad, mad shot. You just can't do that on a 5th day track against the spinners, especially when you are on 0, Marlon Samuels! Comes down the track and looks to smash this over the on side, the ball dips and turns away slowly and gives Dhoni all the time in the world to stump him. West Indies 220 for 5. Game on! Marlon Samuels st Dhoni b Ojha 0(4)
Ojha to Marlon Samuels, THATS OUT!! Stumped!!
46.4 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, well bowled, flat and on the legs, Marlon Samuels stays in the crease and blocks
Ojha from over the wicket now
46.3 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, given air on the middle and leg, Marlon Samuels leans forward and blocks
46.2 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, flat and a bit short outside off, Marlon Samuels cuts it hard to point
Marlon Samuels, right handed bat, comes to the crease
46.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, out Caught&Bowled!! 4th wicket for Ojha and this is superb bowling. The ploy was to make Bravo play against the turn and he falls to the trap. Flight this well, invites Bravo forward, makes him drive through covers, but this was not a half volley so the bat turns in his hands, ends up giving a simple return catch to Ojha. A big wicket that, Bravo was the man in form. Darren Bravo c and b Ojha 48(105) [4s-5]
Ojha to Darren Bravo, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!
45.6 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, flighted up, pitches on off and turns away as Kieran Powell shoulders arms
Over the wicket now
45.5 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, flight and turn again, but Powell leaves as the ball spins across
45.4 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, loopy and around off, Kieran Powell leaves as the ball turns away
45.3 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 2 runs, flat and angled in, Kieran Powell stays back and works it through mid wicket region for a couple
45.2 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, short delivery but he gets away, Powell mistimes a cut shot to extra cover
45.1 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, tossed up on the off, he gets forward and blocks
44.6 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, there is nobody at point in a bid to invite Bravo to play against the spin, and he does exactly that as he cuts this to deep backward point region
44.5 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, Ojha is wasting all the turn by bowling down the leg, easy leave for Bravo again
44.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, given air on the off, Bravo leans to defend
44.3 Ojha to Kieran Powell, 1 run, good shot to counter the spin, goes on his knees and sweeps hard along the ground to deep backward square leg
44.2 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, loopy delivery on the middle and leg, Powell defends it down the leg
44.1 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, well bowled, gets it to spin sharply from middle towards leg stump, Powell was on the backfoot and got hit on the pad
43.6 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flat and falling on a good length around off, Bravo drives hard but hits the fielder at silly point, who was trying to move away
43.5 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, better this time, turns away from middle to outside off, Bravo pushes away from the body and hits it to point
43.4 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, more flight, more turn but it is from outside off line, easy leave for Bravo
43.3 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, loopy again on the off stump channel, Bravo defends solidly
43.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, given air on middle stump, Bravo defends off the frontfoot
43.1 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 1 run, flat and straight, Kieran Powell works it from the crease to fine leg
Ravichandran Ashwin [8.0-0-20-0] is back into the attack. 2 slips and a silly point
42.6 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, much straighter this time, Darren Bravo gets forward and defends with a straight bat
42.5 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, and again, that would be a deadly ball to a right hander, but this it to the left hander's leg stump line
42.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, turn and bounce, but it is down the leg side. No problems for Bravo
42.3 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, beaten! Bravo plays for the turn and misses a half volley around off, but this one goes straight on past his bat. Dravid appeals for something, I reckon it must be for a caught behind, but there was no bat
42.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, more flight and much fuller, Darren Bravo pushes it down the wicket
42.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flat delivery on the off stump, Darren Bravo stays back to block. The ball threatens to roll back towards the stumps but Bravo is alert and kicks it away
41.6 Aaron to Kieran Powell, no run, fullish delivery outside off, easily left alone
41.5 Aaron to Kieran Powell, no run, well bowled and well left. A pacy short one that is slanted across off, Powell drops his wrists and leaves
41.4 Aaron to Darren Bravo, 1 run, back of a length and outside off, he stays in the crease and steers it to deep backward point
41.3 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, better from Aaron, an accurate bouncer on middle stump, Bravo ducks under it
41.2 Aaron to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, and another one. Poor start for Aaron, this was short and wide outside off, Bravo hops and cuts away from his body in Lara style, this time to the left of deep point. Bravo now has more than 400 runs in this series
41.1 Aaron to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, superb shot. Nothing but timing on that one. Full and outside off, Bravo leans and plays a square drive wide of deep point, the fielder there had no chance
Varun Aaron [3.0-0-14-0] is back into the attack. No Ashwin yet, which is surprising considering there are 2 left handers in the middle.
40.6 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, given air on the off, he gets forward and blocks
40.5 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, great effort by Kohli. Bravo gets forward and pushes at it, gets a thick inside edge that goes over short leg but the fielder, Kohli leaps and attempts, but can't hold on. Good reflexes but it was an impossible catch
40.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, an appeal for lbw but that is an optimistic shout. Bravo pads up to this sharp spinning delivery, but it was in the outside off channel
40.3 Ojha to Kieran Powell, byes, 3 runs, lots of turn and bounce, but this rises towards the leg side, Powell shoulders arms and blinds Dhoni, takes 3 byes to fine leg
40.2 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, loopy and turning in from outside off, Powell goes on the backfoot and blocks with a straight bat
40.1 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, tossed up on the off, he stays back and blocks
"Pollard the man on strike", declares Ravi Shastri and corrects himself immediately. Too much of IPL?
39.6 Ishant to Kieran Powell, 1 run, too straight this time, Powell works it to mid wicket and retains strike
39.5 Ishant to Kieran Powell, no run, pitched up on on the off, Powell gets a good stride forward and blocks
39.4 Ishant to Kieran Powell, no run, short again but not much bounce to trouble Powell, he drops his wrists and leaves
39.3 Ishant to Kieran Powell, no run, full and slanted across, Powell shoulders arms
39.2 Ishant to Kieran Powell, no run, short of length and outside off, Powell leaves
39.1 Ishant to Kieran Powell, no run, good bouncer on middle stump to start the over, Powell ducks
38.6 Ojha to Kieran Powell, 1 run, brave man Kieran Powell! Charges down the track immediately, looks to smash it over the on side but mishits it to mid on, it was in the air for a while but well short of the fielder. Otis Gibson would have had a few things to say to Powell if he had got out in that fashion..
Kieran Powell, left handed bat, comes to the crease
38.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, out Caught by Tendulkar!! Soft dismissal gives Ojha his 3rd wicket. Rare loose shot from Brathwaite, quite unexpected of him. This was flighted well, pitches on off and turns and bounces away, Brathwaite goes after it and looks it cut away from the body, only manages to lob it up to point where Sachin takes a dolly. First strike of the morning for India, can they run through? Kraigg Brathwaite c Tendulkar b Ojha 35(115) [4s-2]
Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
38.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, more loop on this one, Brathwaite leans and blocks
38.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat and on the legs, turns towards off and squares him up a bit but he manages to block
38.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, floated around middle, he gets an inside edge to backward square leg and walks for a single
38.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, turn and bounce, but it is down the leg, Bravo shoulders arms
37.6 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, and another bouncer to end the over, Brathwaite has no problems in dealing with that
37.5 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length and around off, he stays in the crease and punches to covers
37.4 Ishant to Darren Bravo, 1 run, after working him up with 3 short ones, he releases the pressure with one on the legs, easily clipped to fine leg
37.3 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, another short one, and this is well directed right on the middle stump, Bravo gets under it quickly
37.2 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, another short one but this doesn't rise much, Bravo sways away and leaves
37.1 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, bouncer to start the over, Bravo ducks under it
36.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, given a lot of air but it is way too wide to interest Brathwaite, left alone to the keeper
36.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on the off, Brathwaite plays a forward defence
36.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, pitches on off and then turns away, Brathwaite has a careful watch and leaves
36.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat and full on the middle and leg, Brathwaite crouches to defend
36.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flighted again, but this is overpitched, Darren Bravo drives it to long on
36.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, first boundary of the day, this one pitches on middle and turns into his pads, Bravo waits till the last moment and glances it with the spin to the fine leg fence
35.6 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, another one banged in short, this time Brathwaite gets under it and leaves
35.5 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good delivery but well played, short and rising on the right hander, he was surprised by the bounce but stands tall and keeps it down in front of short leg
35.4 Ishant to Darren Bravo, 1 run, in the channel outside off, Bravo stays back and steers it to third man for one
35.3 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length and on the off, Bravo stays in the crease to defend
35.2 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, holds back the length slightly and slants this across, Bravo leaves
35.1 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, good shot, but good fielding as well. Ishant starts with a full one outside off, Bravo gets a good stride forward and drives well but Kohli makes a diving stop at covers
Ishant Sharma [5.0-2-12-0] is back into the attack
34.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, lots of turn, but it is way outside off to trouble Brathwaite. Dhoni has to stretch and take it
34.5 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, turning into his pads, easily worked to deep backward square leg for one
34.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up on the off, falls full in length as Bravo blocks
34.3 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter through the air and outside off in line, Bravo leaves
34.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, loopy and around off, Darren Bravo pushes at it, gets an inside edge to the on side
34.1 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, he is away immediately, pushes this one to mid wicket region and gets across for a single
Ojha to resume proceedings. India need some early wickets to make a match out of this. Can they? Brathwaite has a whole day to defend. R Ashwin, in his interview, used the word "funny" to describe the way Brathwaite defends. I have to agree with him.
Pitch Report: This pitch has no life in it whatsoever. Sunil Gavaskar lies down on the pitch and says that he cannot hear anything. He remarks that the funeral is this evening. SMG has given the word lifeless a totally new meaning.
Hello and Welcome to the final day of this Test series between India and the West Indies at the Wankhede. Darren Bravo and Brathwaite have batted slowly but steadily. The Indian spinners will be looking to make further in-roads and make a match out of this. Stay tuned for the action that takes place in about 15 minutes.
Another day for the batsmen. There was a buzz around the stadium in the morning and a huge crowd came in hoping they would see Sachin score that century, but that was not to happen. They did see a century though, and it was from India's new number 8: R Ashwin. he made merry on this track along with Kohli (who got a half century himself) and raced to a maiden Test ton, reducing the deficit to 108. India have removed two WI batsmen in the 2nd innings, but Bravo and Brathwaite look composed. Can there be a result? Will there be a collapse? Or will it be a draw. Join us tomorrow at 9 30 to find out. Bye bye!
33.6 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, no Multan, no Moin Khan. Bravo has smashed this to the boundary. A full toss to finish the day, Bravo accepts the gift and drives it wide of mid off for four. End of an eventful day.
33.5 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, no run, a bit short on middle, he punches it to mid on
33.4 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, no run, again a bit of turn for Sachin, Darren Bravo pushes this off the backfoot
33.3 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, no run, catch dropped by Kohli but it was a tough one! Good bowling this. Flight and a bit of turn, Bravo pushes lazily and gets an inside edge to short leg where Kohli doesn't hold on, gets hit on the chest in fact
33.2 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, no run, well bowled, given this air and gets it to turn in on middle but Bravo defends
33.1 Tendulkar to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, slow, short and turning away outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite punches it to deep extra cover for one
We want Sachin, we want Sachin is the chant. And Dhoni listens to them. Sachin to bowl now. Multan 2004, Moin Khan..possible again?
Sachin Tendulkar, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack
32.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, flat delivery on the legs, he works it to fine leg and retains strike
32.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat and straight, Kraigg Brathwaite bends and blocks it
32.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, slow and turning in from outside off, Bravo goes back and pushes it to deep backward point
32.3 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, fullish delivery on the off, Darren Bravo defends patiently
32.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, given air outside off, Bravo leaves it
32.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flat delivery on the off, Darren Bravo forward defends it
Pragyan Ojha [14.0-2-25-2] is back into the attack
31.6 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, 1 run, another short delivery, this time he square cuts it to sweeper cover
31.5 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, a bit short, Bravo punches it to covers
31.4 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Darren Bravo shoulders arms
31.3 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, pitched up on the off, Darren Bravo drills it to cover
31.2 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, a bit of turn for Sehwag, Bravo pats it to the off side
31.1 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, flat and angled in, Darren Bravo stays forward in defence
30.6 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, a leg spinner from Ashwin, Brathwaite spots it and goes back to guide it to third man for a couple
30.5 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat and on the off, Brathwaite goes back and blocks
30.4 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, brave leave, this turns in sharply from outside off, Brathwaite goes back and across and leaves, that was pretty close to the off stump
30.3 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, given air on the middle and leg, he gets forward and blocks
30.2 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, lots of flight on the off, Kraigg Brathwaite drives it to mid off
30.1 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat and full on middle stump, Kraigg Brathwaite stays forward and defends
29.6 Sehwag to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, quick single, defends this off the backfoot to cover and sprints across
29.5 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flat and straight, Darren Bravo gets an inside edge as he tries to defend, single to fine leg
29.4 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, floated around off, he defends it to the off side
29.3 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, faster through the air, much straighter as well, Darren Bravo gets forward and blocks
29.2 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, slow and loopy, pitches on off and slowly turns away, Bravo thinks about the cut but leaves it alone
29.1 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up on the off, Darren Bravo takes a step forward and defends
Virender Sehwag, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
28.6 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, more flight on this one, falls almost in a blockhole, Brathwaite jams it down
28.5 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, copy + paste previous ball description
28.4 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, he has tried bowling slow, he has tried bowling fast, he has tried bowling the carrom ball, but Kraigg Brathwaite continues to defend
28.3 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, presses forward to defend again
28.2 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, loopy delivery on the off, Kraigg Brathwaite defends it back to him
28.1 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR!!, wrong line, tries the carrom ball but bowls it down the leg, Brathwaite goes on his knees and sweeps hard to deep backward square leg region
27.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, fullish delivery on the off, he works it to mid on for a quick run, Sachin hits direct at the bowler's end but Kraigg Brathwaite was well in
27.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat and on the legs, he defends to the on side
27.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, he bowls this slower through the air, Brathwaite waits and blocks
27.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, another forward defence from Kraigg Brathwaite..
27.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, once again Brathwaite defends. Keeps the bat straight and jams it down
27.1 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, given air on the middle and leg, Brathwaite defends
26.6 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, bowls this flat and closer to the off stump, Darren Bravo stays in the crease and dabs it to point
26.5 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, short, fast and wide outside off, Bravo leaves it
26.4 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, tries the top spinner, gets a bit of extra bounce as well, Brathwaite guides it to third man for one
26.3 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, given air on the off, Kraigg Brathwaite defends solidly
26.2 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, lots of spin, but this is down the leg, Brathwaite leaves
Five men around the bat.
26.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, risky single but a misfield from Ishant makes it easy. He pushes this to mid off and sets off, could have been tight but Ishant fumbles slightly
25.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full delivery on the off, Brathwaite presses forward to defend
25.5 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, easy single to long on, why is there a long on now? Beats me!
25.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, a bit short, he goes back and cuts it to sweeper cover for one
25.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, even if the fielder stands on the pitch he can't catch these. Crouches and absolutely jams the defence down to the pitch
25.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat and full on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward and defends
25.1 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, very slow through the air, Brathwaite waits back and cuts it to point
24.6 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, floated around middle and leg, he works it to mid wicket for one
24.5 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, catch dropped? No. Didn't carry to Laxman. Brathwaite tries to defend, does so with soft hands but the ball takes the edge and goes to 1st slip, just an inch short of Laxman there
24.4 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, mid off is a bit deep, and Bravo pushes this patiently to the man there for one
24.3 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, lots of flight on middle, Darren Bravo drives to covers
24.2 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, there is a leg gully and a short leg but he works this one right between them for a run
24.1 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, given air on the off, he gets forward and drives it to mid off
23.6 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flat delivery outside off, Darren Bravo shoulders arms
23.5 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, slower through the air, turns in as Darren Bravo defends
23.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, well played, stretches across and works it from outside off to deep mid wicket, runs well to make it a couple
23.3 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, the arm ball, but in the outside off channel, Bravo leaves again
23.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, slow through the air, Darren Bravo watches it carefully and lets it go outside off
23.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flat and turning in, he stays back to block it
22.6 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, another one in the leg stump line, Darren Bravo works it to backward square leg, wants 2 but Sachin the fielder is quick
22.5 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flat and down the leg, Darren Bravo looks to flick but misses out
22.4 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Darren Bravo is solid in defence
22.3 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, much straighter this time, Bravo stays back and defends it
22.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, given air outside off, Darren Bravo leaves
Ashwin has a word with Dhoni and makes some field changes. 2 slips and a short leg. Ashwin from round the stumps.
22.1 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, quick single, loopy and full on the off, Kraigg Brathwaite whips it to mid on and runs across for a quick single
21.6 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, in the outside off channel, not much spin and allows Bravo to shoulder arms
21.5 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, floated around off, Darren Bravo plays a forward defence
21.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, angled in from Ojha, Kraigg Brathwaite clips it to short fine leg for a single
21.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, loopy and on the off, this time he defends solidly
21.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, and almost a catch to Rahul Dravid immediately! Brathwaite crouches and defends, it was in the air for a microsecond but fell just short of Dravid at silly point. No chance for him though he was close to the bat
Rahul Dravid at silly point.
21.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flat and on the off, he stays back and pushes it to point for one
Rahul Dravid pads up. Don't get excited, he is going to stand at silly point. After a long time, I guess. For the moment, he is in the slip cordon.
20.6 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, similar lines, this time Brwathwaite chases and drives to the off side
20.5 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tries to turn it in from outside off but the ball goes straight on, Brathwaite leaves
20.4 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, tosses it up and gets it to turn slightly, Bravo leans and eases it to sweeper cover
20.3 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, slow and loopy down the leg side, he turns it to square leg
20.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flat, fast and full on middle stump, Darren Bravo drills it back to Ashwin
20.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, loopy on the middle and leg, he works it to mid wicket for a couple
19.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, there is a man at short leg close to the bat but Brathwaite defends it right in front of him.
19.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tries to defend it again but the ball turns slightly, takes the outside edge and rolls to the off side
19.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, stump to stump stuff, Brathwaite blocks off the frontfoot
19.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, pushed through the air again, he goes back and tries to punch but mishits it to the off side
19.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bends the front knee and blocks it down the pitch
19.1 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, flat delivery on the off, Kraigg Brathwaite goes back and steers it to third man region for one
18.6 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, beaten! Turn and bounce for Ashwin. Gives this air, pitches on leg and spins across a long way past Bravo's forward defence, the wicket is starting to turn, but is it too late to produce a result?
18.5 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flat and on the off, he goes back and blocks
Ashwin continues from over the stumps.
18.4 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, tries the carrom ball but fires it on the legs, Brathwaite turns it to fine leg for one
18.3 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, unbelievable! Brathwaite attempts a slog sweep! This was slow through the air, he goes on his knees and tries to go over the on side but misses and gets hit on the pads. He is usually a patient man..
18.2 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, loopy delivery on middle stump, Brathwaite defends from the crease
18.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, given air on the off, Darren Bravo goes back and punches it to sweeper cover for a single
17.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tries the arm ball but sprays it down the leg, Brathwaite tries to work it away but misses
17.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat and straight, Kraigg Brathwaite gives himself some room and looks to cut, no power behind that shot as he pushes to point
17.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, another solid and patient forward defence from Kraigg Brathwaite
17.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, more flight on this one, Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward and blocks
17.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, excitement from the close in fielders. Flat delivery that skids on after pitching, Brathwaite was on the backfoot and would have been a dead duck had he missed, but he managed to get his bat down
17.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flat delivery on the off, he goes back and pushes to point for one
Pragyan Ojha [8.0-2-15-2] is back into the attack
Pulse question in Neo cricket: Who should be the first choice spinner for Australia tour. Results: Ashwin: 80%, Harbhajan 13% and Ojha 7%.
Looks like the umpires are not happy with the shape of the ball. They are getting it replaced.
16.6 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, loopy on the off, Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward and pushes it back to Ashwin
16.5 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat and straight, Kraigg Brathwaite stays back and blocks
16.4 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, fuller and straighter this time, he drives it to cover for one
16.3 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, beauty! Absolute ripper that, slow and flighted up, pitches on leg stump and squares Bravo before turning away to beat his bat, too good for the batsman
16.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, from round the stumps to the left hander, bowls it on middle stump as he defends
16.1 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, starts with a flat delivery on the middle and leg, Brathwaite stays back and turns it to deep square leg for one
Ravichandran Ashwin, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
Drinks are on the field now
15.6 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, full and angled across, Darren Bravo shoulders arms
15.5 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, short and straight, Kraigg Brathwaite hops and defends it to square leg region for one
15.4 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and wide outside off, Brathwaite is a patient man, won't chase those
15.3 Ishant to Darren Bravo, 1 run, stump to stump line, he defends it straight down the ground past Ishant and takes a quick run
15.2 Ishant to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, wrong line, lazy fielding, 4 runs. Sprays it down the leg, Bravo glances it and helps it along to fine leg, Gambhir runs across and neither dives nor bends and allows it to go through
15.1 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length and on the middle, he goes back and blocks
14.6 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, slower through the air, Darren Bravo looks to defend, gets an inside edge to fine leg for one
14.5 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flat and outside off stump, Darren Bravo shoulders arms again
14.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, a half hearted lbw shout. This turns in from outside off and hits Bravo on his pads as he shoulders arms, it was too high to be given out
14.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, a bit short, Kraigg Brathwaite cuts hard to sweeper cover, just a single though
14.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, floated on the off, he gets forward and blocks
14.1 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, quick work from MSD but Brathwaite was in. This one turns past his bat, he lifts his backfoot in the air for a microsecond but puts it back in time. He was out stumped in a similar fashion in the 1st Test..
An appeal for stumping. Indians do not look too sure though. Looks safe.
13.6 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, full and outside off, goes on the bounce to Dhoni as Bravo leaves
13.5 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, good length and on the off, Darren Bravo gets half forward to defend
13.4 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length and on the legs, Bravo defends to the on side
13.3 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, similar length but too far outside off to interest Bravo, left alone for MSD
13.2 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length delivery on the off, he stays in the crease and blocks
13.1 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, good start for Ishant, pitches on off and angles away, Darren Bravo shoulders arms
Ishant Sharma [3.0-1-6-0] is back into the attack
12.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, loopy and around off, Kraigg Brathwaite defends again
12.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Brathwaite forward defends it. He jams it right down to the pitch when he plays the defence, as if there are "one pitch" catches
12.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, turns in from outside off, Bravo works it from middle stump to fine leg, gets off the mark with one
12.3 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, well left. Pitches outside off and turns in sharply, but Bravo covers the line and shoulders arms
12.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, given air on the off, Darren Bravo drives it to mid off
12.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flat and turning in from outside off, Bravo gets forward to block
11.6 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and stump to stump, Brathwaite turns it to mid wicket region
11.5 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length and close to the off stump, Brathwaite tries to run it down to third man but guides it to the slip cordon
11.4 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tight line and length, Kraigg Brathwaite comes forward to block it
11.3 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length and around off, Kraigg Brathwaite stays in the crease to defend
11.2 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full in length again, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it towards covers
11.1 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, very full and on the legs, Kraigg Brathwaite works it off his pads to backward square leg region for a couple
Darren Bravo, left handed bat, comes to the crease
10.6 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, out Stumped!! Poor, poor, poor batting! Why on earth would you do that? Good bowling though, well flighted delivery, Kirk dances down the track and looks to go hard against the spin, the ball pitches and slowly turns past him, Dhoni has ample time and he does the rest. Ojha has two, and West Indies are effectively 138/2. Kirk Edwards st Dhoni b Ojha 17(24) [4s-3]
Ojha to Kirk Edwards, THATS OUT!! Stumped!!
10.5 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, good shot and good stop. Kirk drives firmly to covers where Laxman dives and saves a certain boundary
10.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, too straight this time, Kraigg Brathwaite clips it to mid wicket for one more
10.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat and straight, Kraigg Brathwaite continues to defend
10.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, given air on the off, Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward and blocks
10.1 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, tossed up on the middle and leg, he stays back and turns it through mid wicket for one
9.6 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, short and straight, hurries on to Kirk but he manages to pull it to deep mid wicket, retains strike with one
9.5 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, back of a length and on the off, he goes back and pushes it to mid on
9.4 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, the man at deep backward point stays there even for Brathwaite, and he collects an easy run with a defence in that direction
9.3 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, short of length and outside off, Kirk Edwards cuts it to deep backward point but there is protection there
9.2 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, good length delivery on the off, Kirk Edwards gets forward and punches it past a diving Kohli at cover to mid off
9.1 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, FOUR!!, another good shot. Just a firm push, but he gets 4. Slightly short in the off stump channel, Kirk goes back and punches it to the left of point for four, races to the fence in a jiffy
8.6 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, floated around off, he opens the face of the bat and guides it to third man
8.5 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, slow and on the off, he dabs it to point
8.4 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, tossed up on the off, he gets forward and defends
8.3 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, FOUR!!, shot! Overpitched delivery that, and Kirk Edwards drives powerfully between Ojha and mid off, no chance for anyone
8.2 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, great attempt that by Kohli! Kirk gets forward and looks to defend to the on side, gets a bit of leading edge that goes low and quick to Virat's right, he goes for it but it was too fast for him. Gavaskar calls it a drop catch, but that's too harsh
8.1 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, flat and around off, Kirk Edwards gets forward and defends it to point region
7.6 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR!!, easy boundary. Short and outside off, Brathwaite stays back and guides it wide of gully for four, just uses the pace and helps it along
7.5 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and straight again, Kraigg Brathwaite defends it back to Aaron
7.4 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, pitched up on the off, he punches it to mid off for one
7.3 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, very full and straight, Kirk Edwards jams it down to mid on and the Wankhede roars. Why? Sachin fields the ball.
7.2 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, another tight delivery around off, Kirk Edwards is solid in defence
7.1 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, starts with a full one on the off, Kirk Edwards defends off the frontfoot
Varun Aaron, right-arm medium fast, comes into the attack. And he loses his run up straightaway
6.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, well left, this pitches on off and turns away, gets a bit of bounce as well but Brathwaite shoulders arms
6.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, on the middle and leg stump line this time, but Brathwaite continues to defend
6.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, comes on the frontfoot and defends this one down to the ground
6.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, another frontfoot push back to Ojha, patient stuff from Brathwaite
6.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat and around off, Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward and blocks
6.1 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted up on the off, Kraigg Brathwaite defends calmly
5.6 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, FOUR!!, poor ball. Can't bowl short on this track. Sits up nicely for Kirk Edwards to pull and he does exactly that, hits it wide of mid wicket and collects 4
5.5 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, a lot straighter from Ishant, Brathwaite works it to deep backward square leg for 1
Chairman of selectors Krish Srikkanth is in the dressing room, having a conversation with Duncan Fletcher. Pretty sure they are discussing about the team for the Australian tour..
5.4 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length and pacy outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite leaves
5.3 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it to covers
5.2 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length delivery but doesn't rise much, Brathwaite stands tall and blocks
5.1 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and angled in, Kraigg Brathwaite was a bit squared up but got bat on ball to defend
4.6 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, flat and around off, Kirk Edwards gets forward and blocks solidly this time
4.5 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, loopy delivery on the middle and leg, Kirk Edwards looks to play across the line and gets a slight leading edge to the off side
4.4 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Kirk Edwards drives but hits it to extra cover
4.3 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, straighter in line this time, Kirk Edwards gets forward and pushes it back to Ojha
4.2 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, turn for Ojha, but it pitches outside off and turns away further, Kirk leaves
Kirk Edwards, right handed bat, comes to the crease
4.1 Ojha to Barath, out Caught by Laxman!! He's gone! Good bowling and even better catching. Ojha gives this loop and induces the drive, Barath falls for it and goes for the shot, hits it uppishly towards cover where Laxman takes it low to his left. It was dying on him, but he went down quickly and took it inches above the ground. No celebrations from Laxman, he calmy throws it up in the air and has a huge smile. Barath c Laxman b Ojha 3(10)
Ojha to Barath, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
3.6 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, length delivery outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite lets it go
3.5 Ishant to Barath, 1 run, fullish delivery down the leg side, Barath glances it to fine leg for one
3.4 Ishant to Barath, no run, short of length and rising outside off, Barath stands tall and punches it to covers
3.3 Ishant to Barath, no run, fuller in length but outside off again, Barath shoulders arms
3.2 Ishant to Barath, no run, again in the outside off channel, this time Barath lets it go
3.1 Ishant to Barath, no run, back of a length on the off, Barath hangs his bat out and withdraws it at the last minute, the ball angles in a touch and runs off the face of the bat to the keeper.
2.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, another forward defence to end the over
2.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, slower through the air, Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward and pushes it back to Ojha
2.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat and angled in, Kraigg Brathwaite comes on the frontfoot to defend again
2.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, another fullish delivery, but Brathwaite is content to defend
2.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, loopy delivery on the off, he defends off the frontfoot
2.1 Ojha to Barath, 1 run, good running, leans forward and blocks it to point, sees his partner and sprints for a sharp run
1.6 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, almost chopped on! Poor shot that, goes chasing after a wide delivery and gets an inside edge that rolls past the stumps to the keeper
1.5 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, closer to the off stump this time, he goes back and pats it to point
1.4 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, another one in the same line, Brathwaite covers the line and shoulders arms
1.3 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, in the channel outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite lets it go
1.2 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, stump to stump line from Ishant, Brathwaite doesn't move his feet but manages to defend
1.1 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, he goes back and blocks comfortably
Ishant Sharma, right-arm fast, comes into the attack
0.6 Ojha to Barath, no run, flat and around off, he gets forward and blocks it
0.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, why is there a sweeper cover so early in the innings? Brathwaite drives this to the man there and walks across for an easy single
0.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat and full on the off, he gets forward and defends
0.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, inside edge! Slow through the air, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes at it and gets an inside edge past the stumps to fine leg, streaky start for Brathwaite
0.2 Ojha to Barath, 1 run, quick single, Barath drives this fullish ball to mid on and hurries across for a single, gets off the mark
0.1 Ojha to Barath, no run, starts with a tossed up delivery on the off, Barath gets forward and blocks
Barath and Kraigg Brathwaite are at the crease. Barath is on strike. Ojha will open the attack
We're back for the final session. Is this match still alive? Can India dismiss West Indies early and give themselves a chance at a victory? Or will it be a dull draw? Looks like India will start with spin. Ojha it is.
It has been an excellent knock from Ashwin. Kohli perished after getting to his fifty. But, Ashwin held firm and he managed to score his first Test century. The West Indies will be looking to come out and score some runs after the Tea break. Join us in 20 minutes.
135.4 Rampaul to Ashwin, out Caught by Barath!! Ashwin immediately perishes after a great knock. Rampaul hurls it short and wide outside off, Ashwin drags the pull shot but gets into an awkward position, takes a top edge that lobs to mid wicket, Barath runs back from short mid and takes the catch, all the West Indies players go up and shake Ashwin's hand. Ashwin c Barath b Rampaul 103(118) [4s-15 6s-2]
Rampaul to Ashwin, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
This is the first time that an Indian player has taken five wickets and scored a century after 49 years in Tests. The last person to do it was Polly Umrigar.
135.3 Rampaul to Ashwin, FOUR!!, There it is. First CENTURY in Tests for Ashwin, what a moment this is. Short of a length ball that nips back in just outside off, Ashwin plays it late and guides it to the third man fence, all the Indian players stand up and applaud the efforts, Ashwin has achieved what Sachin failed to do, the Wankhede cheers him on
135.2 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, back of a length ball angled in on the stumps, Ashwin punches it to cover
135.1 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, that was a close call, Rampaul hurls the bouncer on the stumps, Ashwin drops his wrists and the ball hits him on the chest, falls in front of first slip
134.6 Fidel Edwards to Ojha, no run, short of length ball and slanting in sharply on leg stump, Ojha manages to dab it down to the leg side
134.5 Fidel Edwards to Ojha, no run, the yorker on the off stump, Ojha jams it out to gully
134.4 Fidel Edwards to Ojha, no run, bangs it in short on leg stump, Ojha tries to fend it to the leg side as he gets hit on the forearm guard
134.3 Fidel Edwards to Ojha, no run, good length ball angling in on the middle and leg stump, nudged to short leg
Two slips, a widish gully and a short leg in place.
134.2 Fidel Edwards to Ojha, no run, short ball just outside off, Ojha drops his wrists and leaves it
134.1 Fidel Edwards to Ojha, no run, comes round the wicket and slants a length ball sharply in on leg stump, Ojha blocks it
Well, I stand corrected. This session might be extended by a further 15 minutes as India are nine down.
Fidel Edwards [27.0-3-116-1] is back into the attack
133.6 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, full pitched ball on middle, Ashwin makes room and gets the bat down in time, keeps it out to short cover
133.5 Rampaul to Ashwin, FOUR!!, Ashwin comes closer, Rampaul bangs the bouncer and it climbs up close to the body of Ashwin, he goes for the pull and the ball hits the top of the helmet, goes over the keeper and to the third man fence, the umpire has given it as runs
133.4 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, well bowled by Rampaul, fires in the yorker and it tails back in on leg stump, Ashwin just manages to get the bat down in time, squeezes it out to the off side
133.3 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, stays wide of the crease and angles in a length ball on middle and off, Ashwin blocks it to cover
133.2 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, back of a length and straight on the stumps, Ashwin pats it to the leg side
133.1 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, short of length ball outside off, Ashwin late cuts it to third man, but he does not take the single
This is the last over before Tea. Rampaul will be looking to deny Ashwin his hundred, just like he did to Tendulkar.
132.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ojha, no run, gives this some rip on the middle and leg stump, spins away down the leg side as Ojha leaves it
132.5 Devendra Bishoo to Ojha, no run, stifled shout for an LBW, but not given, gets this leg break to spin back in, Ojha plunges forward and gets hit on the pads, but that was sliding down the leg side
132.4 Devendra Bishoo to Ojha, no run, gives this some more loop and it kicks up from the deck, the ball hits the pad and then onto the elbow, falls to the ground
132.3 Devendra Bishoo to Ojha, no run, looped up on middle, Ojha dabs it to the off side
132.2 Devendra Bishoo to Ojha, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Ojha digs it back to the bowler
132.1 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, 1 run, Ashwin comes down the track, but Bishoo fires it quick and close to the body, Ashwin adjusts and works it to backward square leg, runs the first run hard but he cannot take the second
131.6 Marlon Samuels to Ojha, no run, yes, he can. Faster ball again, lands it full on middle, Ojha squeezes it out to cover point, but Ashwin is not interested in the single
Right, one ball for Ojha to play out. Can he do it? Two slips, a short leg and leg slip in place.
131.5 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, 1 run, close to the off stump, Ashwin gets forward and pushes it to mid on for a quick single
131.4 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, no run, stays wide of the crease and bowls a real quick ball, 119 kmphs, on the off stump, Ashwin defends it
131.3 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, FOUR!!, even better from Ashwin, Marlon darts a low full toss on the stumps, Ashwin again moves to the off side and paddles it to fine leg for another boundary
131.2 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, FOUR!!, excellently done by Ashwin, Marlon fires it full and fast on the stumps, Ashwin moves to the off side and bends down, paddle sweeps it to fine leg
131.1 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, no run, tossed up and full outside off, tapped to point
130.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ojha, no run, tossed up and spinning back in on middle and leg, Ojha plunges forward and nudges it to forward short leg
130.5 Devendra Bishoo to Ojha, no run, flatter ball and spinning back in on the off stump, Ojha covers the line and defends it solidly
130.4 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, 1 run, this one is short and spinning away outside off, Ashwin goes back and mistimes the pull to deep mid wicket
130.3 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, tossed up just outside off, Ashwin charges down the track and whacks it to long on, but he does not take the single
130.2 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, Ashwin stays back as Bishoo gets this one to spin away slowly, Ashwin defends it
130.1 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, on middle and off, spins away slowly as Ashwin stays on the back foot, defends it
Pragyan Ojha, left handed bat, comes to the crease
129.6 Marlon Samuels to Aaron, out Bowled!! Superb ball to get rid of Aaron. Marlon fires the quicker ball on the off stump and it holds its line, Aaron plays down the wrong line and misses it, the ball knocks the off stump out of the ground. Aaron b Marlon Samuels 4(14) [4s-1]
Marlon Samuels to Aaron, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
129.5 Marlon Samuels to Aaron, no run, this one spins back in outside off, Aaron defends it
129.4 Marlon Samuels to Aaron, FOUR!!, first runs in Test cricket for Aaron, short ball outside off, Aaron hangs back and delicately late cuts it to third man to get off the mark in style
129.3 Marlon Samuels to Aaron, no run, quicker ball just outside off, Aaron stays forward and pushes it to cover
129.2 Marlon Samuels to Aaron, no run, fuller in length outside off, driven to mid off
129.1 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, 1 run, flatter ball outside off, gets forward and dabs it to point
The physio is out there attending to Aaron. His toe is getting strapped up. He seems to be ok.
128.6 Devendra Bishoo to Aaron, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Aaron plunges forward and gets an inside edge onto the pad, falls safely in the vacant silly point region
128.5 Devendra Bishoo to Aaron, no run, the toppie from Bishoo, spins back in from a short length as Aaron goes for the cut, gets beaten
128.4 Devendra Bishoo to Aaron, no run, loud shout for an LBW but not given, quicker and fuller on the stumps, Aaron gets forward and gets the bat closer to the pad, the ball hits the pad first and Bishoo appeals, the umpire does not give it out, replays show that the ball was hitting the stumps, poor decision by the umpire
Two slips and short leg in place.
128.3 Devendra Bishoo to Aaron, no run, tossed up on the off stump, pushed to second slip
128.2 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, 1 run, this one bounces a bit more from a short of length and it spins away, Ashwin late cuts it to short third man
128.1 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, quicker and straighter on the off stump, pushed to the off side
127.6 Marlon Samuels to Aaron, no run, stays wide of the crease and bowls it flatter, spins back in outside off as Aaron leaves it
127.5 Marlon Samuels to Aaron, no run, tossed up just outside off, driven to mid off
127.4 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, 1 run, faster and fuller just outside off, Ashwin gets the bat down in time and works it to deep mid wicket
127.3 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, no run, lands on a length and it breaks back in, Ashwin pushes it back to the bowler
127.2 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, no run, faster ball fired down the leg side, Ashwin moves to the off side and just about manages to keep it out to the on side
127.1 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, no run, flatter ball just outside off, pushed to short cover
126.6 Devendra Bishoo to Aaron, no run, quicker and straighter outside off, Aaron shoulders arms
126.5 Devendra Bishoo to Aaron, no run, slides this one through on off stump, breaks away sharply as Aaron plays inside the line of the ball and gets beaten
126.4 Devendra Bishoo to Aaron, no run, flighted delivery and it spins away outside off, Aaron lets it go
126.3 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, 1 run, slightly short outside off, Ashwin swats it to long on
126.2 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, again charges down the track, but the ball breaks away outside off, Ashwin can only dab it to point
126.1 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, Ashwin dances down the track, Bishoo gives this some rip on middle and off, spins away as well as Ashwin covers the line and blocks it to the off side
Varun Aaron, right handed bat, comes to the crease
125.6 Marlon Samuels to Ishant, out Caught by Darren Bravo!! Soft dismissal for Ishant. Marlon smiles finally. He bowls it slower through the air and it lands on the foot-marks, Ishant lunges forward and stabs hard at it, the ball breaks back in and bounces a bit more, gets an inside edge onto the pad and Darren at short leg takes a simple catch. Ishant c Darren Bravo b Marlon Samuels 5(36)
Marlon Samuels to Ishant, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
125.5 Marlon Samuels to Ishant, no run, this one stops on Ishant a bit, he plunges forward and pushes it to cover
125.4 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, 1 run, spins back in a touch just outside off, Ashwin punches it to long on
125.3 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, no run, fires the faster ball on the off stump, Ashwin jams it back to the bowler
125.2 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, no run, flatter ball outside off, Ashwin gets forward and defends it to short cover
125.1 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, FOUR!!, Ashwin is playing the late cut to perfection, Marlon bowls it quicker and shorter outside off, Ashwin plays it late and guides it to third man
Marlon Samuels [13.0-0-54-1] is back into the attack
124.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, even better from Bishoo, lands this one on middle and it breaks away sharply, Ishant has a feel for it and the ball spins past the outside edge
124.5 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, tosses it up and it spins away outside off, Ishant gets forward and lets it go
124.4 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, flighted delivery and very full on middle, Ishant squeezes it out to mid off
124.3 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, spinning away slowly just outside off, Ishant taps it to first slip
124.2 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, around the off stump and Ishant cuts it to backward point
124.1 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, flatter ball just outside off, Ishant blocks it
Fidel has some friendly words to exchange with Ashwin. Good to see.
123.6 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, no run, full pitched ball outside off, Ashwin tries to run it down to third man, does not manage to get it past gully
123.5 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, no run, comes round the wicket and hurls the bouncer just outside off, but it does not rise up from the deck as Ashwin easily blocks it
123.4 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, 1 run, full ball on the middle and off stump, Ishant flicks it to mid wicket
123.3 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, no run, Fidel continues to pepper Ishant with short balls, Ishant covers the line to block it
123.2 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Ashwin punches it with an open bat face to deep point
123.1 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, 1 run, another short ball close to the off stump, Ishant tries to fend it away to the off side and gets an inside edge past off stump, rolls to fine leg
122.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Ishant gets forward and drives it to sweeper cover
122.5 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, 1 run, quicker delivery on the pads, Ashwin works it to deep square leg
122.4 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, flatter leg break outside off, Ashwin dabs it to cover
122.3 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, drifting in on leg stump and it spins away, Ashwin stays back and pushes it back to the bowler
122.2 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, short in length close to the off stump, Ashwin goes on the backfoot and punches it back to the bowler
122.1 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, floats this with a bit of loop on the stumps, Ashwin charges down the track but gets beaten in the flight, he adjusts by covering the line and smothering it to the leg side
121.6 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, no run, keeps the length short and around the off stump, Ishant stands tall and nudges it to the leg side
121.5 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, no run, fuller length ball angled in on the middle and leg stump, driven to mid on
Short leg in place now.
121.4 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, no run, another short ball outside off, Ishant is in two minds whether to play at it or leave it, in the end he leaves it half-heartedly, the ball takes the bottom edge and rolls to the keeper
121.3 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, 1 run, Fidel responds with a short ball on the middle and leg stump, Ashwin pulls it to backward square leg but he did not get his timing right, takes only a single, Fidel and Ashwin exchange some words
121.2 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, FOUR!!, delicately done by Ashwin, short of length ball outside off, Ashwin hangs back and plays it late, cuts it past the gap at slip and widish gully, rolls to the third man fence
121.1 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, no run, length ball close to the off stump, Ashwin stays back and blocks it to mid off
120.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, this one keeps low and Ishant goes on the backfoot to defend it
120.5 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, that was a dangerous leave from Ishant, loops this one up and it straightens on the off stump, Ishant gets forward and lets it go as the ball bounces over the stumps, that ball climbed up from a length
120.4 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, quicker and spinning away late on leg stump, Ishant pats it to first slip
120.3 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Ishant stays back and defends it to the off side
120.2 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, 1 run, slightly short outside off, Ashwin cuts it to sweeper cover
120.1 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, FOUR!!, fires this one down the leg side, Ashwin uses the pace and glances it to the vacant fine leg region for a boundary
Drinks are on the field now. The West Indies bowlers are getting tired and the pitch still continues to be a belter. Kohli and Ashwin both went past their fifties before Kohli threw away his wicket. Ashwin has looked good and India will be looking to come close to the West Indies total.
119.6 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, no run, full ball and tailing in on middle and off, Ishant defends it to mid on
119.5 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, no run, short ball around the off stump, Ishant covers the line and blocks it solidly
119.4 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, no run, fuller length ball and this one keeps a bit low, gets some shape in as well, Ishant hangs back and gets the bat down in time, taps it to point
119.3 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, no run, full and straight just outside off, Ishant defends it back to the bowler
119.2 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, no run, short ball just outside off, Ishant drops it with soft hands to the off side
119.1 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, no run, short ball on leg stump, Ishant looks to glance it to fine leg, the ball hits the thigh guard and Baugh dives to his left to take it, he immediately goes up in appeal but Fidel just motions to throw the ball back at him, he knew that there was no bat involved
118.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, 1 run, short in length and it climbs up from the deck, Ishant stands tall and looks to drop it to the off side, gets an inside edge past the stumps
118.5 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, quicker ball and sliding through on leg stump, Ishant again plays down the wrong line and gets hit on the pads, muted appeal for an LBW but that was clearly going down the leg side
118.4 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, slowly spins away outside off, Ishant gets forward and shoulders arms
118.3 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, flatter on the middle and leg stump, Ishant smothers it to the ground
118.2 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, superb ball from Bishoo, slides this one on middle and it breaks away after gripping the surface, Ishant plays inside the line and the ball just goes past the off stump, Baugh does not collect it
118.1 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, flatter ball and going straight on the off stump, Ishant lunges forward and pats it to short cover
117.6 Fidel Edwards to Ishant, 1 run, fuller length ball close to the off stump, Ishant angles the bat and pushes it to sweeper cover to get off the mark
117.5 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, 1 run, full, slower delivery on the middle and leg stump, Ashwin clips it to long leg
117.4 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, FOUR!!, that is gorgeous from Ashwin, slightly overpitched from Fidel just outside off, Ashwin gets forward and presents the high elbow, drives it elegantly past extra cover for a glorious boundary
117.3 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, no run, short of length outside off, Ashwin hangs back and punches it to mid off
117.2 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, no run, good length ball on the off stump, Ashwin punches it past the bowler to mid off
117.1 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, no run, Fidel starts off with a real loosener, the bouncer that slides down the leg side, Ashwin misses out on the pull and the keeper takes it by diving to his left
Fidel Edwards [23.0-2-102-1] is back into the attack
116.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, flatter ball pushed through just outside off, Ishant stays forward and pads it away to first slip, Bishoo appeals but the impact was outside the line of off stump
116.5 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Ishant gets forward and dabs it to the off side
116.4 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, faster and fuller on leg stump, Ishant squeezes it out to mid on
116.3 Devendra Bishoo to Ishant, no run, flatter ball and drifting in on middle and off, Ishant plunges forward and taps it to first slip
Ishant Sharma, right handed bat, comes to the crease
116.2 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, out Caught by Fidel Edwards!! Kohli has thrown it away here. Bishoo floats a flighted delivery on the stumps, Kohli skips down the track but does not get completely to the pitch of the ball, he goes through with the lofted shot but fails to achieve the elevation, goes straight down the throat of Fidel at mid on, Kohli cannot believe it and he trudges off in disappointment. Virat Kohli c Fidel Edwards b Devendra Bishoo 52(111) [4s-5]
Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
116.1 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, slightly short outside off, Kohli twirls his wrists vigorously, cuts it to backward point
115.6 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, faster one fired in on the middle and leg stump, Kohli squeezes it out to long on
115.5 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, floated up outside off, Kohli gets forward and pushes it to cover
115.4 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, 1 run, tossed up outside off, gets forward and eases it past the bowler to long on
115.3 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, no run, quicker ball drifting in just outside off, Ashwin stays back and punches it back to the bowler
115.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, flatter ball outside off, angles the bat and taps it to backward point
115.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, flighted delivery but well outside the off stump, Kohli slaps it to mid off
114.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, flatter ball on the pads, Ashwin nudges it to square leg
114.5 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, quicker and fuller outside off, Kohli drives it to sweeper cover, gets to his first Test FIFTY, silently acknowledges the crowd, after a torrid first series against the West Indies, this will make him feel a whole lot better
114.4 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, 1 run, this one spins away outside off, Ashwin pushes it to cover point
114.3 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, quicker ball just outside off, pushed to the off side
114.2 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, SIX!!, he has latched onto that gift served up by Bishoo, a full toss and Ashwin charges down the track, hammers it over wide long on for a huge six
114.1 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, flatter ball outside off, Ashwin taps it to the off side
This is the 20th time that an Indian player has taken a five wicket haul and scored a fifty in the same match. Kapil Dev has done this four times.
113.6 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, 1 run, well played Ashwin. Flatter ball outside off, Ashwin angles the bat and guides it to deep backward point, gets to his first Test FIFTY
113.5 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, no run, this one spins back in, Ashwin dabs it to cover and thinks about a quick single, but Kohli sends him back
113.4 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, slightly short just outside off, Kohli punches it to long on
113.3 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Ashwin drives it to cover, the fielder dives to his right but ends up diving over it, rolls to wide mid off
113.2 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, no run, drifting in on the off stump, Ashwin gets forward and pushes it back to the bowler
113.1 Marlon Samuels to Ashwin, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Ashwin taps it to the off side
Marlon Samuels [11.0-0-48-1] is back into the attack
112.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, 1 run, flighted delivery and given a lot of loop outside off, Ashwin stays forward and drives it to sweeper cover
112.5 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, tossed up outside off, creamed to sweeper cover
112.4 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length outside off, Kohli thumps it to short extra cover but straight to the fielder
112.3 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, spinning away slowly outside off, Kohli dabs it to backward point
112.2 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, flighted delivery and it dips on Kohli on the middle and leg stump, Kohli gets beaten in the flight and ends up yorking himself, jams it back to the bowler
112.1 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, 1 run, slightly short and spinning away outside off, Ashwin cuts it to deep point
111.6 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, fuller length ball just outside off, Kohli opens the bat face and creams it to deep extra cover for a couple
111.5 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, changes the angle and comes round the wicket, slants across a back of a length delivery just outside off, Kohli punches it to mid off
111.4 Rampaul to Ashwin, 1 run, short of a good length and close to the off stump, Ashwin hangs back and forces it to deep backward point
111.3 Rampaul to Ashwin, FOUR!!, almost dragged it back on, good length ball that tails back in a fraction outside off, Ashwin hangs his bat at it and pokes at it, the ball takes the inside edge and goes past off stump and to the fine leg fence
111.2 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Kohli reaches out for it, chops it to sweeper cover
111.1 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, full pitched ball just outside off, driven to mid off
110.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, skids on straight outside off, Ashwin plays it late and guides it to backward point
110.5 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, gives this some air and again lands it full outside off, Kohli slaps it to long off
110.4 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, tossed up and spinning away outside off, Kohli leaves it
110.3 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Kohli dabs it to the off side
110.2 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, catch dropped by Baugh, the wicketkeeper's woes continue, Bishoo gives this leg break a rip and it spins away outside off, Virat looks to cut it, gets a thick outside edge and the ball hits Baugh on the glove, lobs up and falls just in front of Sammy at first slip
110.1 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, FOUR!!, majestically done by Kohli, flighted delivery but too full just outside off, Kohli leans onto the front foot and crashes it to the deep extra cover fence
In the midst of all this, India have avoided the follow-on. So, good effort by this duo.
109.6 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Kohli cracks it to sweeper cover
109.5 Rampaul to Ashwin, 1 run, length ball just outside off, Ashwin stays back and punches it to sweeper cover
109.4 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, full ball and shaping in on the off stump, Ashwin pushes it to silly mid on
109.3 Rampaul to Ashwin, FOUR!!, Ashwin had no clue about that, another short ball and rearing in close to the body, Ashwin loosely hoicks across the line, gets a top edge that sails over the keeper's head and to the third man fence
109.3 Rampaul to Ashwin, wide, another bouncer angling in on the off stump, it goes well over the head of Ashwin and the umpire signals a wide
109.2 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, good length ball and given width outside off, Kohli stays on the front foot, opens the bat face and steers it to deep backward point
109.1 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, another bumper from Rampaul just outside off, Kohli stands tall and fends it to the off side
108.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, 2 runs, fuller in length just outside off, Ashwin pushes at it and the ball takes the outside edge that rolls to third man for a couple
108.5 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, bowls it with a bit more air on the stumps, Kohli makes room and punches it to the left of the long off fielder who stops it
108.4 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, Ashwin eases it to deepish mid off
108.3 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, tossed up and given some loop on the middle and leg stump, Ashwin stays forward and taps it to short cover
108.2 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, full and flat on the off stump, Ashwin plunges forward and pushes it back to the bowler
108.1 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, gives this some rip and this leg break spins away outside off, Ashwin dabs it to point off the back foot
107.6 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, angling in full on the middle and leg stump, Kohli flicks it to short mid but straight to the fielder
107.5 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, full ball around the off stump, Kohli does not time the drive to perfection, rolls to mid on
107.4 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, short ball this time outside off, Kohli stands tall and drops it to point with an angled bat
107.3 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, full ball but it is wide outside off, Kohli goes for the straight drive, has to reach out for it and he mistimes it to mid off
107.2 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, fuller length ball but shaping away down the leg side, Kohli misses out on the leg glance and the keeper collects it
107.1 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, back of a length ball angling in close to the off stump, Kohli blocks it back to the bowler
106.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, tossed up on middle and it slowly breaks away outside off, Ashwin watches it and leaves it
106.5 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, this one spins away slowly outside off, Ashwin nurdles it past short leg
106.4 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, flatter and shorter outside off, Ashwin hangs back and punches it to mid on
106.3 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, SIX!!, superbly done by Ashwin, Bishoo floats it a touch slower and Ashwin skips down the track, gets to the pitch and swings through the line, clubs it over the ropes at long on, that looked like a mere chip but the timing was superb
106.2 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, fuller in length on the middle and leg stump, Ashwin covers the line and nudges it to short mid
106.1 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, slides a short and quick ball on the pads, Kohli clips it to deep square leg
India are coming closer to avoiding the follow-on. Both batsmen have looked in good touch here. Sid V here to take you through till Tea.
105.6 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Virat Kohli will keep strike by forcing this delivery on the pads towards deep square leg
105.5 Rampaul to Ashwin, 1 run, full and outside off. Ashwin uses his reach to get closer towards the ball and drives it square on the off-side for a single
105.4 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping back in. Ashwin pushes it towards cover
105.3 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, this one shapes back into Kohli from a line just outside off. Virat Kohli nudges it in front of square for a single
105.2 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away. Virat Kohli watches the ball all along and shoulders arms
105.1 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, short of good length outside off. Virat Kohli pushes it back towards the bowler
Ravi Rampaul will start the noon session. He is bowling to a defensive field. Just a slip and a gully in place
The stadium was full and it was a major disappointment to see Sachin Tendulkar getting out on 94. Apart from that, the West Indies have bowled really well to take 3 wickets and have India in a spot of bother. Ashwin and Virat Kohli have rescued the situation somewhat and India look good to save the follow-on. Still only one hundred and 9 fifties in this belter of a wicket. That's a mystifying stat. Lots of people in the crowd would be silently praying that India get to bat a second time - you know why. Do join us at 12:10 for the post lunch session.
Sachin Tendulkar is seen smiling and practicing the pull shot inside the dressing room. He is cheerful, but not the crowd at the Wankhede. Since the time he departed, the crowd's voices have been permanently muted. It was a cauldron when he was out there, but it is deathly silence which greets even a boundary. Perhaps, the lunch break might give them a chance to come out of their self imposed silence.
104.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, well tossed up on the stumps, Ashwin gets the bat in front of the pad and blocks. That will be lunch on day 4.
104.5 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, slow turn and Ashwin punches it back to Devendra Bishoo
104.4 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, on the stumps, driven back to Devendra Bishoo
104.3 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, a free flowing front-foot drive to sweeper cover
104.2 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, tossed up and turning away, left alone
104.1 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, punched to Kirk at cover, who prevents the single
Last over before lunch
103.6 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, 1 run, full outside off, Virat Kohli leans out to push through point and retains strike
103.5 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, bouncer outside off, easily left alone by Virat Kohli
103.4 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, nice shot for no run. Driven to the left of cover
103.3 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, 1 run, full and down leg, Ashwin flicks and finds fine leg
103.2 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, no run, once again Ashwin uses his height to good effect and drops it in front of him, Virat Kohli wanted the single, Ashwin sends him back
103.1 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Virat Kohli takes one hand off the bat handle and slices without any timing through point. Now has his highest test score with that single.
Ian Bishop on air says that he had a chat with Rampaul before play started today and the latter told him that the plan was to take the new ball straight-away and then get Sachin Tendulkar out caught in the slips. Perfectly planned, plotted and executed by Sammy and Co. That's why when Sachin got out, there was such a big celebration from the West Indies side - Rampaul thumping his chest and Sammy going on a wild run. Superb!
102.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, flat and on off, Ashwin gets forward to defend
102.5 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, Ashwin sees the turn and softly guides it along the bounce to slip
102.4 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, punched to sweeper cover
102.3 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, the googly, Virat Kohli picks it from the pitch and blocks comfortably
102.2 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli is half forward and defends
102.1 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, 1 run, comes down the track and takes it on the full, to get it to mid off
101.6 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, once again Virat Kohli isn't happy with himself after leading edging it to the left of Fidel Edwards. It went along the ground and there was no chance of Fiddy catching that, but Virat Kohli yanked his head away in disappointment, for he knew that he had played across the line and a bit too early. Was trying to close the face on that off stump ball
101.5 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Virat Kohli comes on the frontfoot and pushes to cover
101.4 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, gets forward and whips that with his special wrists, but finds mid on
101.3 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, a much more confident leave to a ball that swings away from outside off
101.2 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, beaten! Virat Kohli has this tendency of pushing away from the body and does the same here. It was full and outside off, held it's line and Virat Kohli's tentative footwork does him in as the ball nearly shaves the outside edge. Baugh was excited for a moment, but there was no edge. Virat Kohli admonishes himself after that.
101.1 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, well outside off, easy leave for Virat Kohli
100.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, full on the stumps, Ashwin defends
100.5 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, well bowled! Bowled a lot slower and drew Virat Kohli into the front-foot drive, but the cover point region is vacant and the ball dribbles through that region
100.4 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, turn and bounce for Devendra Bishoo, Virat Kohli thought about a cut, but left it alone in the end as it spun away from off
100.3 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, makes a bit of room to go inside out, but finds mid off with a firm drive
100.2 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, gets forward to on drive to mid on
100.1 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, flat and skidding on, Virat Kohli goes on the backfoot to turn it to leg
99.6 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, no run, drives wide of mid off, but doesn't take the single
99.5 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, FOUR!!, What.A.Shot! Another peach from Ashwin. Shows the full face of the bat and drives in the air over Virat Kohli. Mid on once again is a mere spectator. High elbow and all that jazz!
99.4 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, no run, short of length delivery that is rising outside off, Ashwin is a tall man and hops to push it a bit awkwardly back to Fidel Edwards
99.3 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, no run, another one dug in down leg, Ashwin has no trouble in ducking again
99.2 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, no run, late swing for Fidel Edwards, but Ashwin covered the line and turns it to leg. Sends Virat Kohli back
99.1 Fidel Edwards to Ashwin, no run, Fiddy comes on for another burst and bowls this short and down leg, Ashwin ducks under it
Fidel Edwards [20.0-1-95-1] is back into the attack
98.6 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, a front-foot defence to end
98.5 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, short and begging to be hit, Virat Kohli cracks it straight to the fielder at cover
98.4 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, quicker delivery on off, Virat Kohli goes on the backfoot to defend
98.3 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, FOUR!!, Top top shot! It wasn't all that short at all, but Virat Kohli went back and picked the length quite quickly and then whiplashed it to the left of point - who didn't move an inch. Lovely use of the wrists there from Virat Kohli. Devendra Bishoo has wry smile on his face
98.2 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, comes on the frontfoot and defends with an open face
98.1 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, gets forward to ease to mid on
97.6 Sammy to Ashwin, no run, this time his punch finds mid on
97.5 Sammy to Ashwin, FOUR!!, the true indication of the pitch can be ascertained from that front-foot punch from Ashwin. Just stood tall and powered it past Virat Kohli. Mid on was too wide and all of Ashwin's boundaries have been impressive. Certainly can bat this guy
97.4 Sammy to Virat Kohli, 1 run, tapped wide of mid on, and the batsmen take a quick single
97.3 Sammy to Virat Kohli, no run, good length delivery outside off, a forward defensive to cover
97.2 Sammy to Virat Kohli, FOUR!!, Loverly! Taken from off stump and whips it wide of mid wicket. VVSeque from Virat Kohli and the delectable wrists come into play. The ball speeds away along the turf. Magnificent shot.
97.1 Sammy to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length delivery on off stump, Virat Kohli gets right behind the line to defend
96.6 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, 2 runs, well tossed up outside off, Ashwin drives with an open face wide of sweeper cover for a couple
96.5 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, 2 runs, Jeez! That was close. Ashwin didn't pick the flipper at all, pushed at it and was lucky that the inside edge didn't crash into the leg stump. Devendra Bishoo looks perplexed. Batsmen take a couple
96.4 Devendra Bishoo to Ashwin, no run, Ashwin leans into the forward defensive
96.3 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, fraction short on off stump, Virat Kohli goes on the backfoot and cuts to sweeper cover
96.2 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, full on the stumps, Virat Kohli gets forward and drives to mid off
96.1 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli gets forward slowly and defends
95.6 Sammy to Ashwin, FOUR!!, Ashwin looks an accomplished player. Lovely cover drive on the up, beating a host of fielders on the off side. Just leant on it and the timing did the rest
95.5 Sammy to Ashwin, no run, the in-swinger and Ashwin turns it from middle to short mid wicket
95.4 Sammy to Ashwin, no run, comes on the frontfoot and pushes to cover
95.3 Sammy to Virat Kohli, 1 run, softly dabs to point and calls Ashwin through for the easy single
95.2 Sammy to Virat Kohli, no run, comes on the frontfoot and drives to cover
95.1 Sammy to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length delivery outside off, punched to cover
Sammy is back on now. That was a quick break.
94.6 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, 1 run, punched off the backfoot to sweeper cover, retains the strike with that run
94.5 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, nudged to short leg
94.4 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, goes for the big cover drive and finds cover
94.3 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter and on off stump, Virat Kohli defends off the backfoot
94.2 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, leans well forward to defend
94.1 Devendra Bishoo to Virat Kohli, no run, gets forward and drives to cover
Devendra Bishoo [20.0-4-53-0] is back into the attack
Sammy is off the field - not sure why though.
93.6 Sammy to Ashwin, FOUR!!, first bad ball from Sammy and that has been put away by Ashwin, full and on the pads, Ashwin flicks wristily beating deep backward square to his left. 2nd boundary for Ashwin. 50 needed to avoid the follow-on now.
93.5 Sammy to Ashwin, no run, comes on the frontfoot and drives to cover
93.4 Sammy to Ashwin, no run, driven to the right of mid on and the fielder is quick to move across to prevent the quick single
Sammy's 9th wicket in the series was MS Dhoni and it is his best performance in an away series. Well done!
93.3 Sammy to Ashwin, no run, gets forward to defend to cover
93.2 Sammy to Ashwin, no run, good length delivery on off stump, Ashwin's bat comes down at an angle, but he defends solidly back down the track
93.1 Sammy to Virat Kohli, 1 run, gets forward and pushes to long on, brings Ashwin on strike. Now Sammy will attack the new man
92.6 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, leans forward to push a full ball back down the wicket
92.5 Rampaul to Ashwin, FOUR!!, squeezed out over and wide of 2nd slip, it was on a yorker length outside off, Ashwin opened the face and the ball went on the bounce and over Sammy's right hand
92.4 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, short of length delivery angling in, Ashwin defends off the front-foot
92.3 Rampaul to Ashwin, no run, good stop at cover by Kirk, went to his left and stopped it, didn't know where the ball was, but he had done enough to save some runs
92.2 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, on leg stump and Virat Kohli closes the face of the bat to clip to fine leg
92.1 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli meanwhile continues unflustered, leaves a full ball outside off alone
91.6 Sammy to Ashwin, no run, full ball outside off, Ashwin gets forward and drives well to cover, neatly timed, but can't find the gap
91.5 Sammy to Ashwin, no run, a beautiful backfoot punch to cover
Ravichandran Ashwin, right handed bat, comes to the crease
91.4 Sammy to Dhoni, out Bowled!! Timber! Sammy has gone through Dhoni's defences with a low full toss. Dhoni made it into a yorker and played all around it. It was dipping on Dhoni who tried to flick through leg and was a bit early into the shot, two stumps go flying and Sammy goes on a celebratory run - pointing a finger at Baugh - saying 'I told you so, I will get him'. India still 60 away from saving the follow-on. Dhoni b Sammy 8(21) [4s-1]
Sammy to Dhoni, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
91.3 Sammy to Dhoni, no run, Sammy bowls it full and outside off, Baugh standing up to the stumps collects cleanly
91.2 Sammy to Dhoni, no run, full and outside off, Dhoni drives, but finds mid off
91.1 Sammy to Dhoni, FOUR!!, Sammy comes on and delivers a gentle full toss on the stumps, Dhoni was a bit surprised by it and pushes it tentatively in the air, but well wide of mid on. A boundary to start after the drinks break
Darren Sammy [22.0-3-67-1] is back into the attack
A bit over ambitious from Sachin Tendulkar, but since it was the last ball of the over, he might have tried to keep the strike. In the end, it was too close to cut and the ball flew off the open face to 2nd slip. 13 test innings since he has gotten a hundred. The whole of India were prepared for the mega event and all can go back to work - albeit with a heavy heart.
Drinks are on the field now. The crowd are still dazed after Sachin's dismissal and you can still hear silence all over. Not a surprise since Sachin came so close to the mark and then got out. Good captaincy it must be said from Sammy too, for he kept in an in-out field and full marks to Rampaul for inducing the false shot.
90.6 Rampaul to Dhoni, 1 run, Dhoni shuffles across again and nudges the ball on the ribs to fine leg region
90.5 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, short of length and into the ribs, Dhoni defends it back with a shuffle
90.4 Rampaul to Dhoni, 2 runs, too full and outside off, Dhoni crouches low and eases a drive to sweeper cover, good enough for a couple of runs
90.3 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, beaten! Dhoni went hard at the cover drive and didn't move his feet towards the ball and thereby missed it. It curved back in and was close to the edge, Baugh and Rampaul have their hands on their heads
90.2 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, good attacking corridor bowling, left alone
90.1 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, Dhoni gets forward and pushes it with an open face towards gully. Streaky, but rolls to the fielder
What will happen to the 100 gold coins that were supposed to be given away to Sachin Tendulkar when he gets to his hundred? I say give it to the curator for preparing such a lifeless wicket and boring the hell out of test match cricket.
89.6 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, comfortably pushed to mid on from the crease - a nice full face of the bat too
89.5 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, a solid front-foot push to cover
89.4 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, sharp bouncer, but down leg, Virat Kohli ducks under it
89.3 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, full and doesn't swing back in that much, Virat Kohli lets it go
89.2 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, leans well forward to push it to cover
89.1 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, good length delivery outside off, left alone by Virat Kohli
88.6 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, another careful leave outside off
88.5 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, loud shout for caught behind, but there was no glove on the attempted pull and Tony Hill gets it right. Dhoni tried to pull and was late on the shot, the ball flew over his bat and glove and the appeal is rightfully negated
88.4 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, again swinging back in, but it is outside off, so Dhoni takes a step towards the ball and then lets it go
88.3 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, full and swinging back in towards off stump, Dhoni gets a full stride forward and pushes it back to Rampaul
88.2 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, angling in towards middle and leg, softly nudged to the on side
88.1 Rampaul to Dhoni, no run, in the channel outside off, left alone
Sachin Tendulkar has been dismissed 28 times in the 90s in his international career - both in tests and ODIs.
87.6 Fidel Edwards to Dhoni, 1 run, a mistimed cut and Dhoni scampers through for the quick single and is off the mark
87.5 Fidel Edwards to Dhoni, no run, short of length and coming in, Dhoni pushes it from the crease a little bit tentatively to the off side
87.4 Fidel Edwards to Dhoni, no run, now the square drive, on a bent knee and finds cover point
87.3 Fidel Edwards to Dhoni, no run, full and on off stump, Dhoni gets forward and drives to mid on
87.2 Fidel Edwards to Dhoni, no run, short of length delivery on off stump, Dhoni is right back and is solid in defence
87.1 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, 1 run, low full toss on off stump, Virat Kohli drives it back to Fidel Edwards who misfields and allows a single
MS Dhoni, right handed bat, comes to the crease
86.6 Rampaul to Tendulkar, out Caught by Sammy at 2nd slip!! Heart-attack at the Wankhede! The crowds go into a state of unbelievable shock. Rampaul takes off on a run. Sharp catch at 2nd slip too. It wasn't all that short to cut, but Tendulkar went hard at it and the edge was travelling to Sammy who reverse cupped it well. Tendulkar looks up at the sky and then at the toe end of his bat before slowly trudging off. Everyone go silent. Pin-drop silence. The dream isn't realised and the eternal wait continues. Tendulkar c Sammy b Rampaul 94(153) [4s-8 6s-2]
Rampaul to Tendulkar, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
86.5 Rampaul to Tendulkar, no run, Tendulkar did well not to get squared up and manage to defend it in front of his face. It was on off stump and a little bit of movement, but Tendulkar stood tall and defended it
86.4 Rampaul to Tendulkar, no run, a nice stride forward and then a neat push straight to Kirk at cover
86.3 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, pushed in front of mid on and this time Tendulkar is alert and they take an easy single. One more chance for the crowd to find their voice
86.2 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, tucked from off stump to square leg and aborts the attempt for a single after taking a couple of steps down the wicket. Tendulkar has a smile and then a word with Virat Kohli after that
86.1 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, FOUR!!, in the air, but wide of square leg. To the right of the man. It was swinging back in to off stump and Virat Kohli flicked it beautifully. Lovely timing on that as Virat Kohli gets a fine boundary
85.6 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, 1 run, a collective groan from the Wankhede crowd as Virat Kohli pulls on one leg ala Gordon Greenidge to fine leg. Lifted his front leg up and pulled it on the bounce to the man. Takes the single and keeps the crowd waiting.
85.5 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, a good leave as Virat Kohli gets forward and shoulders arms
85.4 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, another short delivery outside off, Virat Kohli dropped his wrists and then lets it go. Saw it till the end and then played it really well
85.3 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, closes the face of the bat and gets it down to the backward square man. Did well to keep it down too
85.2 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli hops onto the backfoot and defends right under his eyes
85.1 Fidel Edwards to Tendulkar, 1 run, Tendulkar calmly squeezes out a full delivery outside off to third man and takes the single. Just a hit away now
Will this be the over where Tendulkar gets to that 'unmentionable' mark? Fidel will charge in. The crowd are all on their feet. A pretty defensive field as Sammy decides not to give Tendulkar the easy boundaries. Smart captaincy I must say.
84.6 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, shuffles across and gets right behind the line to push a back of a length delivery outside off to the cover region
84.5 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length delivery on off stump, Virat Kohli taps it back tentatively to Rampaul
84.4 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, does not carry to Baugh as Virat Kohli leaves one outside off
84.3 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, very awkwardly done by Virat Kohli. It was short and angling into the ribs, Virat Kohli's initial reaction was to get forward, but the ball kept on following him and is hit on the ribs as he tried to fend it away with one hand. Well bowled Ravi!
84.2 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, fuller outside the off stump, driven back to the bowler, didn't time it well
84.1 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, Virat Kohli is good on the on side, works it through mid wicket, settles for two, there was a man in the deep near the cow corner
83.6 Fidel Edwards to Tendulkar, SIX!!, Tendulkar, you beauty! Where did that come from? Tendulkar was in two minds whether to just leave it or not, it was high and well outside the off stump, he decides to go after it at the last moment, gets some bat on it, enough bat on it to be precise, the ball lands just over the boundary ropes. When someone plays shots like these, there is very little a bowler can do.
83.5 Fidel Edwards to Tendulkar, no run, beautifully bowled! A raising delivery and Tendulkar does well to squat under it, the ball goes past his chin and lands in the keeper's gloves
83.4 Fidel Edwards to Tendulkar, 2 runs, around the middle and leg again, Tendulkar works it past the man at short mid wicket, two more to the Little Master
83.3 Fidel Edwards to Tendulkar, FOUR!!, majestic!! Excellent cover drive, gets it between mid off and cover, the fielder went running after it but the timing was perfect, Tendulkar is on 85 now, 15 runs away from the magic hundred!
83.2 Fidel Edwards to Tendulkar, 2 runs, short of a good length and nipping back in, Tendulkar hops and tucks it off his thigh pad, good work from Rampaul running wide from deep backward square leg, stopped it with his foot
83.1 Fidel Edwards to Tendulkar, no run, Tendulkar goes on the backfoot and covers the line before defending it to the off side
82.6 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, he needs to get the ball closer to the off stump, left alone again, the bounce is allowing Virat Kohli to leave it without any second thoughts
82.5 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, back of a length and was angled in from wide of the crease, Virat Kohli trusts the line and the bounce, lifts his bat and keeper does the rest
82.4 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, Rampaul bowls another fullish delivery outside the off stump, Virat Kohli shoulders arms
82.3 Rampaul to Tendulkar, 1 run, Tendulkar gets his front foot well forward, taps the ball to the off side towards point and sets off for a quick single, Virat Kohli responds
82.2 Rampaul to Tendulkar, FOUR!!, as good a shot that you can see! A length ball from Rampaul, Tendulkar made it look so easy, presents the full face of the bat and drives it straight down the pitch to the long on boundary, just a mere push and it went rolling down
82.1 Rampaul to Tendulkar, no run, Tendulkar is looking very confident, fullish in length again, Tendulkar gets forward and drives it to mid off, straight to the fielder but was out of the middle of the bat
81.6 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, FOUR!!, top shot! It was full and in the slot, a nice little flick of the wrists from Virat Kohli, that went racing into the square leg boundary
81.5 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, bangs in short, Virat Kohli walks a touch across and ducks
81.4 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no run, pitched outside the off stump, Virat Kohli watches it through to the keeper's gloves
81.3 Fidel Edwards to Tendulkar, 1 run, too full this time around, Tendulkar uses his wrists and turns it gently to deep backward square leg for a single, every run is being cheered at the Wankhede
81.2 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, 1 run, that one nipped back in slightly and was leg stumpish, tucked behind square on the on side, Virat Kohli gets off the mark
81.2 Fidel Edwards to Virat Kohli, no ball, Virat Kohli ducks under a bouncer, Fidel Edwards has overstepped in the process
81.1 Fidel Edwards to Laxman, out Caught by Marlon Samuels!! Fidel strikes first ball! The chants die down immediately and there is a bit of shock across the Wankhede now. Soft dismissal that, it was fullish and on the off, Laxman doesn't move his feet and drives, gets a thick outside edge that flies straight to gully. Vital strike that in the context of the game, West Indies could use this opportunity to sneak in a few wickets. Laxman c Marlon Samuels b Fidel Edwards 32(54) [4s-3]
Fidel Edwards to Laxman, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
VVS, VVS is the chant across the stadium now. That is good to see!
80.6 Rampaul to Tendulkar, FOUR!!, shot! Just can't bowl on the pads to anyone from the sub-continent. Rampaul does exactly that and pays the price, Sachin shuffles across a touch and flicks it superbly past square leg for a boundary, good start that for Sachin
80.5 Rampaul to Tendulkar, no run, in the zone outside off, Tendulkar lets it go
80.4 Rampaul to Tendulkar, 2 runs, good shot to bring up the first tuns of the day, fullish delivery on the off stump line, Tendulkar moves across a touch and whips it wide of mid on for a couple. The loud cheers from the stadium may make you think someone has scored a century
80.3 Rampaul to Tendulkar, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty outside off, Tendulkar shoulders arms
80.2 Rampaul to Tendulkar, no run, good ball that, pitches on length and nips in, Tendulkar was caught in the crease and hit on the thigh as he tried to work it across the line. Good aggressive start this from Rampaul
80.1 Rampaul to Tendulkar, no run, starts the day with a bouncer but it is down the leg side, Tendulkar ducks under it comfortably
The batsmen are making their way to the middle. 'Sachin, Sachin' is the chant that is echoing all around the ground. Could this be the day? Ravi Rampaul with the second new ball. He will look to spoil the party. Can he?
Rahul Dravid: I am a bit disappointed that I could not carry on. Going past 1000 runs is satisfying. Some of the runs that I have got on tracks in West Indies and England were tough runs so this year was special. The South Africa tour was disappointing as I did not score runs. I started well in Jamaica and I have worked hard on my batting. I have made some technical changes and I am batting well. I never dreamt about scoring 13000 runs. I am playing fluently and I am experiencing tremendous joy while batting.
Day 4 beckons at the Wankhede. Sachin Tendulkar is just 33 runs away from scoring his 100th International ton. Will he get there? That is the big question. The whole of India awaits with bated breath as the action starts in about 15 minutes.
This is turning out to be a dull, boring Test match to be honest. The wicket has absolutely nothing for the bowlers - no bounce, no spin, no pace, nothing! After the West Indies batsmen made 590, the Indians walked in to have batting practice. Sehwag missed a half century, Dravid and Gambhir missed out on centuries, and Sachin is batting on 67. The ONLY interesting thing in this game: will he get to that century? There will be a lot of people in the Wankhede tomorrow to find out the answer. For the rest of you, join us at 9:30 AM IST. Bye bye.
The second new ball is due now. Will West Indies take it? Doesn't matter. The fourth umpire runs in with the light meter. Looks like it is stumps on day 3. The batsmen are walking off.
79.6 Fidel Edwards to Laxman, no run, better line, full and outside off, Laxman lets it go
79.5 Fidel Edwards to Laxman, 2 runs, there is a square leg and a mid wicket but VVS flicks this one between the 2. Wrong lines from Fidel though, just can't bowl on his pads
79.4 Fidel Edwards to Laxman, no run, stump to stump bowling, Laxman defends off the backfoot
79.3 Fidel Edwards to Laxman, FOUR!!, terrific shot. Not too short but Laxman is quick on the backfoot, plays a short-arm pull wide of mid wicket for a boundary, a wristy bottom handed shot that
79.2 Fidel Edwards to Laxman, no run, length stuff from Fidel, Laxman defends off the backfoot
79.1 Fidel Edwards to Tendulkar, 1 run, short delivery outside off, Tendulkar goes back and cuts it to deep backward point for one
Fidel Edwards [14.0-0-63-0] is back into the attack
Finally Sammy takes some rest. Fidel Edwards to bowl now.
78.6 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, slow and angled in, Laxman gets a bit of bat-pad wide of leg gully, again Laxman wants a run, again Tendulkar sends him back
78.5 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, flat, fast and full on the off, Laxman forward defends it
78.4 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, easy run but Tendulkar says no. This was flicked to the right of mid wicket and Laxman took a couple of steps forward but Sachin shows his back to him
78.3 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, another one that is pushed through the air, Laxman continues to defend
78.2 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, flat delivery on the middle and leg, he gets forward and blocks
78.1 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, 1 run, 50 partnership comes up with a firm punch to sweeper cover
77.6 Sammy to Laxman, no run, good length and line again, Laxman can only defend it
77.5 Sammy to Laxman, no run, yorker length delivery on middle, but Laxman gets his bat down in time to jam it
77.4 Sammy to Laxman, no run, short of length delivery on middle, Laxman defends off the backfoot
77.3 Sammy to Tendulkar, 1 run, on the pads this time, Tendulkar works it to deep backward square leg for one
11th consecutive over from Sammy. What a committed player! He has been bowling superbly on this dead track, and nearly had Laxman too.
77.2 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, holds back the length, Tendulkar defends off the backfoot this time
77.1 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, good length on the off, he gets forward and blocks
76.6 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, tossed up on the off, he gets forward and pushes it back
76.5 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, 1 run, short delivery on middle, Tendulkar thinks about the pull but it skids on, he adjusts and works it to mid wicket for one
76.4 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, 2 runs, a bit too straight this time, he goes back and clips it to backward square leg for a couple
76.3 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, slowly turns past Tendulkar who shoulders arms
76.2 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, loopy and full on the off, it was a half volley but Tendulkar patiently defends
76.1 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, flat and skidding on, he goes back and cuts it to point
75.6 Sammy to Laxman, no run, fullish delivery to end the over, Laxman drives it to mid on
75.5 Sammy to Laxman, no run, short of length and outside off, Laxman goes back and across to block
75.4 Sammy to Laxman, no run, another defence, this time off the frontfoot
75.3 Sammy to Laxman, no run, back of a length and on the off, skids low but VVS crouches and blocks
75.2 Sammy to Laxman, no run, stump to stump bowling, forward defensive batting
75.1 Sammy to Laxman, no run, good length around off, Laxman gets an inside edge as he looks to defend
74.6 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, and again. Faster and straighter, Tendulkar blocks it to short leg
74.5 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, another forward defence..patient batting by Sachin
74.4 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, flat delivery on the off, Tendulkar gets forward and blocks
74.3 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, loopy and around off, Tendulkar defends patiently
74.2 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, 2 runs, fullish delivery down the leg, Tendulkar glances it to fine leg for a couple of runs, could have had 3 but the running was not great
74.1 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, 1 run, flat and skiddy outside off, Laxman punches to sweeper cover for one
73.6 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, tight bowling, solid batting. Forward defence at its best from Sachin Tendulkar
73.5 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, in the channel outside off, Tendulkar leaves it alone
73.4 Sammy to Laxman, 1 run, back of a length and outside off, he goes back and cuts it to deep backward point for a single
73.3 Sammy to Tendulkar, 1 run, fuller and outside off, Tendulkar stretches and square drives it to deep backward point
73.2 Sammy to Laxman, 1 run, another tight delivery, Laxman pushes it through point for one
73.1 Sammy to Laxman, no run, length delivery on the off, Laxman plays a frontfoot defence to point
72.6 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, more air on this one, Tendulkar gets forward and blocks
72.5 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, flatter through the air this time, Tendulkar defends off the backfoot
72.4 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, was that dropped? Oh yes, oh yes! Bishoo almost had him again. This one slowly turns away, Tendulkar follows the ball and tries to run it down to third man, gets a thick outside edge but Baugh closes his gloves a bit early and can't hold on. Will this be the luck that Sachin needs?
72.3 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, slow stuff on the off, he gets forward and blocks it
72.2 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, 1 run, flat and on the legs, Laxman turns it off the backfoot to deep mid wicket
72.1 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, tossed up on the off, he gets forward and blocks it
71.6 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, similar ball from Sammy, but this time Tendulkar defends solidly off the backfoot
71.5 Sammy to Laxman, 1 run, almost gone! More bad luck for Sammy, got to feel for him. Short of length delivery on off, Laxman plays a half hearted pull but gets a thick leading edge, it stays in the air for a long long time and falls at no man's land near point. The men at slip and cover didn't pick it, don't think they could have caught it even if they did. Sammy is livid, he deserves something for this spell.
71.4 Sammy to Laxman, FOUR!!, Sammy tried something different there, but VVS has sent it racing to the boundary. Bowls with an open chested action and gifts a half volley, Laxman calmly whips it away through mid on. Beautiful shot!
71.3 Sammy to Laxman, no run, good length on the off, Laxman defends it to the left of cover, wants a single but Tendulkar is not interested
71.2 Sammy to Tendulkar, 1 run, a bit short this time, Tendulkar cuts it to deep backward point for one
71.1 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, typical Sammy stuff. Good length, forward defence..
70.6 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, 1 run, short ball on middle, Tendulkar has perished trying to pull Bishoo twice in the series, but this time he plays it well and collects one to deep mid wicket
70.5 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, 3 runs, nicely played, this was down the leg side, Bishoo goes back and paddles it, helps it along to fine leg, the fielder runs a long way from deep square leg and saves a run
70.4 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, 1 run, slow stuff outside off, Tendulkar pushes it to sweeper cover for an easy run
70.3 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, loopy delivery around off, Tendulkar gets forward to defend
70.2 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, flat and fast outside off, Tendulkar leaves
70.1 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, 1 run, flat delivery on middle, Laxman punches it firmly down thr ground, Bishoo dives but can't prevent the single
69.6 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, pitched up this time, he drives it straight to mid on
69.5 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, and again, good bowling on a flat track, Tendulkar defends again
69.4 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, more tight stuff from Sammy, just continues to run in and bowl it straight, Tendulkar pays respect and defends
69.3 Sammy to Laxman, 1 run, stump to stump line, Laxman defends it through point to bring up India's 250
69.2 Sammy to Laxman, no run, fuller in length, Laxman rolls his wrists over this on drive but hits it to mid on
69.1 Sammy to Laxman, no run, good length delivery on the off, he gets forward and blocks it
68.6 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, flat delivery on the off, he goes back and blocks it
68.5 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, 1 run, on the middle and leg this time, he works it through mid wicket for one
68.4 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, flat delivery on the off, he goes back and blocks it back to the bowler
68.3 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, FOUR!!, ha, those wrists again. How does he do it? Overpitched, but he takes it from middle and whips it against the spin between mid wicket and mid on, who gave up the chase half way
68.2 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, flat delivery on the off, he gets forward and blocks
68.1 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, no run, a low full toss on the middle and leg, he works it to mid on
67.6 Sammy to Tendulkar, FOUR!!, poor ball gets the punishment from Sachin. Short and wide outside off, Tendulkar goes back and cuts it hard, there is a man at deep point but it was hit hard to his right
67.5 Sammy to Laxman, 1 run, short of length and rising on the off, he stands tall and defends it to the point area for one
Gavaskar informs us that Sachin has got only 1 hundred at the Wankhede stadium. It came in 1997..
67.4 Sammy to Tendulkar, 1 run, a bit too straight this time, he works it to deep backward square leg
67.3 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, back of a length and straight, Tendulkar defends from the crease
67.2 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, good length delivery on the off, he gets forward and blocks
67.1 Sammy to Laxman, 1 run, those wrists come into action, but just a single. Full and on the legs, he whips it to deep backward square leg for a single
66.6 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, wasted delivery to end the over, sprays it down the leg, Baugh moves across and collects it
66.5 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, loopy delivery on the off, Tendulkar defends off the frontfoot
66.4 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, flat and full on middle, Tendulkar defends it to mid on
66.3 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, slow and straight, this time he defends solidly
66.2 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, given air on the off, he gets forward and looks to defend, gets a thick outside edge to short third man region
66.1 Devendra Bishoo to Laxman, 1 run, Bishoo starts with a short ball, Laxman goes back and pulls it to deep mid wicket for one
Devendra Bishoo [13.0-4-33-0] is back into the attack
Drinks are on the field now . Bishoo is back on the field, and is back into the attack.
65.6 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, nice shot but good fielding as well, stretches to drive with a straight bat to mid on where the fielder makes a diving stop
65.5 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, back of a length and around off, he punches off the backfoot to extra cover
65.4 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, length delivery on middle stump, Tendulkar gets forward and blocks
65.3 Sammy to Laxman, 1 run, good line and length again, Laxman opens the face of the bat and defends it to deep backward point for one. Why is there a deep point for the new batsman?!
65.2 Sammy to Laxman, no run, straight stuff once again, Laxman works it to mid wicket
65.1 Sammy to Laxman, no run, stump to stump line, Laxman stays in the crease and blocks
64.6 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, 1 run, flat and turning in, he works it to deep square leg for one
64.5 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, 1 run, there it comes. 63rd Test FIFTY for Tendulkar, gets there with an on drive to long on. The crowd roars, Kohli gives a standing ovation from the dressing room, and Arun Lal on air says "we want it to come back to 62 Test fifties". He needs 50 more for....ok no jinxes!
64.4 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, no run, flat delivery that comes in, he pushes it off the backfoot back to Marlon Samuels
64.3 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, 1 run, flat and turning in, Laxman drills it to long on for one, much to the happiness of the crowd
64.2 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, 1 run, very full once again, Tendulkar plays a square drive to sweeper cover, just a single
The crowd is getting excited. Sachin on 48..
64.1 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, 2 runs, tossed up on the off, Tendulkar stretches forward and drives it to deep extra cover for a couple
63.6 Sammy to Laxman, no run, too wide outside off to interest Laxman, left alone to the keeper
63.5 Sammy to Tendulkar, 1 run, not too short but Tendulkar stays back in his crease and cuts it to deep backward point for a single
63.4 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, pitched up this time, Tendulkar comes on the frontfoot and drives it back with a straight bat, Sammy shows his football skills and stops it with his boots
63.3 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, picture perfect forward defence, good stretch, high elbow, right off the middle of the bat..
63.2 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, good length delivery on the off, Tendulkar gets forward and blocks it
63.1 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, full and very wide outside off, Tendulkar shoulders arms
62.6 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, no run, another good delivery, quicker and fuller, Laxman jams it down to the on side
62.5 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, no run, beaten! Flat and fast on the off, Laxman plays for the turn but this goes straight and beats his bat
62.4 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, 1 run, flat and turning in, keeps a bit low as well, Tendulkar clips it to backward square leg region for one
62.3 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, no run, loopy on the off, he gets forward and blocks it
62.2 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, 1 run, calmly works it through square leg, gets off the mark with one
62.1 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, no run, tossed up on the off, he gets forward and blocks it
61.6 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, pitched up this time, Tendulkar comes on the frontfoot to defend
61.5 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, beaten. Back of length delivery around off, gets a bit of extra bounce as well, Sachin follows the ball and tries to steer it through third man but was beaten by the bounce
61.4 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, short of length and outside off, Tendulkar looks to cut, but chops it to the off side
61.3 Sammy to Tendulkar, 2 runs, back of a length on the middle and leg, Tendulkar moves across and works it to deep backward square leg area for a couple
61.2 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, stump to stump as always, Tendulkar defends off the frontfoot
61.1 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, good length and on the off, Tendulkar stretches forward and blocks
60.6 Marlon Samuels to Laxman, no run, loopy delivery on the off, turns in a touch as Laxman defends
VVS Laxman, right handed bat, comes to the crease
60.5 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, out Bowled!! A wicket against the run of play, and it is a huge one! Flat delivery this time, Dravid goes back and tries to cut, it wasn't short enough for that shot and it turns in slightly, sneaks past his bat and brushes the off stump. The off stump bail came off, but Dravid was not sure if it was the ball or Baugh's gloves which hit the stumps. The replays confirmed it was the former, and Dravid walks off to a standing ovation from the crowd. Dravid b Marlon Samuels 82(149) [4s-11]
Marlon Samuels to Dravid, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
Dravid is out BOWLED. Or is he? The umpires are checking with the third umpire, even as the West Indies celebrate. Yes. Gone!
60.4 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, FOUR!!, that is how an off drive should be played. Slightly overpitched from Samuels, Dravid leans forward, gets to the pitch it and drives it through mid off for a boundary
60.3 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, 1 run, a bit too straight this time, he works it to backward square leg region
60.2 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, no run, flatter through the air, Tendulkar plays the forward defence again
60.1 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up on the off, Tendulkar stretches forward to block
59.6 Sammy to Dravid, no run, back of a length and on the off, he goes back and punches to covers
59.5 Sammy to Dravid, no run, good bowling this from Sammy, keeps it tight around off, Dravid defends again
59.4 Sammy to Dravid, no run, stump to stump bowling from Sammy, Dravid defends off the frontfoot
59.3 Sammy to Dravid, no run, length delivery outside off, Dravid leaves
59.2 Sammy to Tendulkar, 1 run, easy single, comes on the frontfoot and pushes this one to sweeper cover for one
59.1 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, length stuff outside off, nips back in a touch, Tendulkar gets an inside edge as he defends
Sammy runs in to bowl but he isn't happy with the field, aborts run up and changes it. 2 slips in place. Sammy on the attack!
58.6 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, 1 run, retains the strike with a flick shot through square leg, gets an easy single
58.5 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, no run, flat and full delivery from Marlon Samuels, Tendulkar gets forward and blocks
58.4 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, slow and loopy around off, he waits back and plays a late cut to short third man for one
58.3 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, loopy and on the off, he comes on the frontfoot and drives it to extra cover
58.2 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, 1 run, risky, but well run in the end. Tendulkar works this one to mid wicket, looks up at Dravid who responds for the quick run, the fielder misfields slightly and allows them to take it easily in the end
58.1 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, starts with a fullish delivery, Dravid collects an easy single to long on
Marlon Samuels [7.0-0-31-0] is back into the attack
57.6 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, fullish delivery on the off, Tendulkar tries to drive but the bat closes in his hands, mishits to mid off
57.5 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, excellent line and length from Sammy, Tendulkar pays respect and defends again
57.4 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, more tight stuff from Sammy, Tendulkar turns it to mid wicket
57.3 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, good length delivery on middle, Tendulkar defends off the frontfoot
57.2 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, short of length delivery which rises on the off, he stands tall and blocks
57.1 Sammy to Tendulkar, no run, stump to stump start as you would expect, Tendulkar comes forward and defends with a straight bat
Bishoo has walked off the field. He wasn't feeling a 100% with his hamstring, and will get some medical attention
Darren Sammy [11.0-1-44-1] is back into the attack
56.6 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, not much flight again, Dravid comes forward and defends it back to Bishoo
56.5 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, dangerous shot to try, flat delivery but it skids on quickly, Dravid was trying to cut but it hurried on, he adjusts and pushes to point
56.4 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, flat and full around off, Dravid comes on the frontfoot to block it
56.3 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, slower through the air from Bishoo, Dravid goes back and blocks
56.2 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, another nice drive but he hits it straight to mid off, no run there
56.1 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, flighted on the middle and leg, he pushes it to mid on
55.6 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, FOUR!!, an upper-cut to a spinner, how did he manage that? It was the faster one from Marlon Samuels, bounces a bit extra on Sachin but what does he do? Go back, stay low and lift it over Sammy at slip
55.5 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, good running, defends this softly to cover region and sets off, Sachin responds and gets a quick run
55.4 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, 1 run, slow and turning in from off, Tendulkar waits and works it to deep square leg
55.3 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, no run, another nice whip from Tendulkar, but this time he hits it straight to mid on
55.2 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, no run, given air on the off, he gets forward and blocks it
55.1 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, flat delivery on middle, he gets forward and turns it to deep mid wicket
54.6 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, given air on off, draws Tendulkar forward in defence
54.5 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, a lot of turn on that one, spins from leg to off, Tendulkar was a bit surprised but managed to push it away
54.4 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, FOUR!!, excellent use of the feet, charges down the track and converts it into a half volley, whips it along the ground between mid on and mid wicket for a boundary, used his feet and wrists so well there
54.3 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, flighted up on the off, Tendulkar works it to mid wicket
54.2 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, flatter through the air, Tendulkar plays a solid forward defence
54.1 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, slow and loopy on the off, Tendulkar waits on the frontfoot and blocks
53.6 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, more flight on that one, he gets forward and pushes to mid on
53.5 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 2 runs, more runs, he is looking positive post tea. Goes deep in his crease and plays a late cut to third man for a couple more
53.4 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, flat and quick on the off, he goes on the backfoot and blocks
53.3 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, tossed up on the off, he defends off the frontfoot
53.2 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, another good shot but no run this time. Gets forward to this one and flicks this but finds mid wicket
53.1 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, FOUR!!, Samuels is welcomed with a superb shot. A bit short from him, Dravid goes back and whips it away through mid wicket for a boundary, brilliant timing on that one
Marlon Samuels [5.0-0-18-0] is back into the attack
52.6 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, a maiden over from Bishoo, ends with a forward defence from Sachin
52.5 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, well bowled and well left. Good flight, pitches on off and then spins away, Tendulkar sees it carefully and shoulders arms
52.4 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, pushes this through the air quickly, Tendulkar is solid in defence
52.3 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, given air on the off, he gets forward and defends with a straight bat
52.2 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, stays in the crease and plays the square cut very late, hits it straight to point. For some reason, Dravid wanted a single but Sachin wasn't even seeing
52.1 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, flat and short on the off, he goes back and defends
51.6 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, FOUR!!, that was an attempted yorker but he has got it wrong. Sprays it on the legs, Dravid converts it into a low full toss and flicks it wide of fine leg for four. Can't bowl on his pads..
51.5 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, another bouncer from Fidel Edwards, but this one is in the outside off channel, allows Dravid to sway away easily. Once again a glare from the bowler, the crowd doesn't like it
51.4 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, back of a length and on middle stump, Dravid goes back to block
51.3 Fidel Edwards to Tendulkar, 1 run, nicely played, a bit too straight this time, Tendulkar shuffles across and works it to fine leg
51.2 Fidel Edwards to Tendulkar, no run, hostile bowling from Fidel Edwards. A sharp bouncer on the off, Tendulkar was not in great position to play that and fends at it and gets hit on the gloves. Edwards walks up to the batsman and gives him a glare
51.1 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, 1 run, short of length and rising on the off, Dravid stands tall and blocks it softly to cover, there was some hesitation in the running but they get the run easily
50.6 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, the googly to end the over, keeps a bit low but Sachin bends to block
50.5 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, a bit more loop on the off, comes slowly to Tendulkar who waits and defends
50.4 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 1 run, short ball from Bishoo again, Dravid cuts well but there is protection at sweeper cover
50.3 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, 1 run, quick single, pushes this one off the frontfoot to point, calls for a quick run and gets it easily
50.2 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, good shot for no runs, a bit short from Bishoo and Sachin goes back to cut it hard, but straight to the fielder at point
50.1 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, flat and straight from Bishoo, Tendulkar defends from the crease
Sanjay Manjrekar tweets: Rahul Dravid, reaches 13000 test runs on the day people flocked to see tendulkar get his 100th 100...story of his career i guess.
49.6 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, on the middle and leg stump this time, Dravid stays in the crease and blocks it
49.5 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, well bowled and well left. A fast bouncer on middle stump channel but Dravid gets under it quickly
49.4 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, fuller in length this time, Dravid comes on the frontfoot and punches it firmly to mid off
49.3 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, FOUR!!, what a shot! In fact it is a slap! Short and wide outside off, too easy for Dravid as he goes back and unleashes a superb square cut over point for four. Shastri is on air but he didn't say "that went like a tracer bullet" though it did
49.2 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Dravid goes back to block
49.1 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, stump to stump lines from Fidel, Dravid is solid in defence
48.6 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, flat and full on the off, Tendulkar gets forward and defends
48.5 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 1 run, pushes this through the air this time, Dravid goes back and punches it to sweeper cover
48.4 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, FOUR!!, Rajasthan Royals batsman Rahul Dravid comes down the track and smashes this one over mid on! Superb use of the feet, gets to the pitch of the ball and lifts it over the in-field
48.3 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, given air around off, Dravid gets forward and pushes it to mid off
48.2 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, more flight on that one, Dravid comes forward to defend
48.1 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, short stuff from Bishoo but it skids on, Dravid punches it to extra cover
47.6 Fidel Edwards to Tendulkar, no run, good tight stuff to end the over, Tendulkar is solid in defence
47.5 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, 1 run, not too short but Dravid stays back to cut it to deep backward point, easy singles available
47.4 Fidel Edwards to Tendulkar, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the off, he goes back and defends it through point for one
47.3 Fidel Edwards to Tendulkar, no run, good length delivery this time, Tendulkar is well forward to defend that
47.2 Fidel Edwards to Tendulkar, SIX!!, shot! He plays this shot so well. Knows that Edwards will bowl short so stays back in the crease, crouches low and plays the upper-cut. Safe shot that, as there is nobody at third man. Would not have mattered even if there was one, as he has sent that into the crowd
47.1 Fidel Edwards to Tendulkar, no run, good start, a fast bouncer but just down the leg, Tendulkar moves across and shoulders arms
Thanks Sid. India's first target will be 391. With Dravid looking solid and Sachin positive, that shouldn't be much of a problem. Looks like there is something wrong with the ball; it has gone out of shape. Slight delay. It has been changed now, and Fidel Edwards will resume..
Welcome back to the final session. Both batsmen have settled in and will be looking to score heavily. Right, Karthik will take you through till stumps. I, Sid V, am off the comm box.
A nice moment when the teams were heading off for Tea. Sammy went upto Dravid and punched him on the glove for showing such admirable footwork. Eric Simons, Duncan Fletcher and Kohli patted Dravid on the back and shook his hand as he went to the dressing room. Dravid had a sheepish smile but he will be a very happy man indeed.
Dravid has been the star of this session. He reached 13000 Test runs, scored his 62nd fifty and scored over 1000 runs in the calendar year for the third time. Gambhir was a touch unlucky to be given out while Tendulkar has looked solid. India will be looking to frustrate the Windies bowlers in the final session which will start at 2:30 PM IST.
46.6 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, almost dragged it back on, quicker ball pushed through on middle, Dravid blocks it and the ball takes the bottom edge, it almost rolls back onto the stumps, Dravid just about manages to kick it out to safety, what a close shave for Dravid, Sammy is bemused and that will be Tea
46.5 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, spinning away gently outside off, Dravid taps it to the off side
46.4 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, bowls it slower and gives it a lot of air on leg stump, Dravid drills it to short extra cover
46.3 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, tossed up outside off, driven to cover
46.2 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, 3 runs, too full on leg stump, Tendulkar stays forward and clips it wide of mid on, the ball slows up as it reaches the long on fence, Rampaul gives chase but his knee gets jammed on the turf, but he is alright
46.1 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, FOUR!!, gives this some rip and it spins away outside off, Tendulkar plays it really late, glides it past first slip, races away to the third man fence
Change of gloves for Rahul Dravid. This is holding up play here.
45.6 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, drifting in just outside off, Dravid dabs it to the off side
45.5 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, faster ball fired in on the middle and leg stump, Dravid taps it to mid on
45.4 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, quicker ball on the off stump, pushed back to the bowler
45.3 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, plunges forward and blocks it
45.2 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 2 runs, slightly short and breaking in outside off, Dravid hangs back and plays it late, runs it down to third man for a couple
45.1 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, full on off stump, Dravid whips it to the right of the mid on fielder, he dives to his right to stop it
44.6 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, drifts in on middle and it spins away, Tendulkar covers the spin to block it
44.5 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 1 run, quicker ball on leg stump, Dravid hangs back and plays it late, steers it to sweeper cover to get to his 62nd Test FIFTY, his 13th against the West Indies, what a player
44.4 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, smothered to the ground
44.3 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, tossed up again outside off, Dravid drives it hard to extra cover
44.2 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, flighted delivery and thrown up invitingly on leg stump, it dips on Dravid who lines up and creams the drive, but cannot get it past extra cover
44.1 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, tossed up on the stumps, driven to mid off
43.6 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, short in length and spinning in on middle, Dravid makes room and punches it to sweeper cover
43.5 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, drifting in on middle and off, Dravid nurdles it to mid wicket
43.4 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, 1 run, flatter and slightly short outside off, Tendulkar goes back and punches it to mid on
43.3 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, no run, fuller in length outside off, gets forward and whips it to short mid
43.2 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up just outside off, pushed to cover
43.1 Marlon Samuels to Tendulkar, no run, flatter outside off, smothered to the off side
The previous time that Dravid went past 1000 runs in a year was in 2002 and 2006. He is currently the only player to go past 1000 runs in Tests this year.
42.6 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, 1 run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Tendulkar nudges it softly to mid on and hares through for a quick single
42.5 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, lands it on a good length and spins away outside off, Tendulkar cuts it to backward point
42.4 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, breaks away slowly just outside off, Tendulkar taps it to silly point
42.3 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up just outside off, driven to cover
42.2 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, this one spins away slowly outside off, Tendulkar pushes it to backward point
42.1 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 1 run, quicker ball on leg stump, Dravid nudges it to short mid for a quick single, that is 1000 runs in the calendar year for Dravid, the third time that he has done it in his career, the records keep coming for Dravid
41.6 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, drags this short again outside off, Dravid square cuts it to deep backward point
41.5 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, again bowls it short outside off, Dravid backs away and cracks it to extra cover
41.4 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, tosses it up nicely just outside off, driven to cover
41.3 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, quicker ball outside off, Dravid bends down and lets it go
41.2 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, tossed up just outside off, Dravid gets forward and blocks it back to the bowler
41.1 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, flatter ball and sliding in on middle, Dravid pushes it to mid on
Marlon Samuels [2.0-0-13-0] is back into the attack
40.6 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up on the middle and leg stump, dabbed to mid on
40.5 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 3 runs, this one bounces a bit more after pitching on a short of a length, Dravid rocks back and goes to cut it, takes a thick outside edge that rolls to third man, the fielder runs to his left and stops the ball with his boot
40.4 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, flatter ball on middle, Dravid smothers it to the ground
40.3 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, 1 run, quicker ball but on the pads, Tendulkar turns it to backward square leg, Sammy gives chase and slides as Tendulkar thinks about a couple, but Sammy turns quickly and fires the throw back to the keeper, Tendulkar sends Dravid back, superb work from the WI skipper
40.2 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 1 run, again short but it is wide outside off, Dravid cuts it to sweeper cover
40.1 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, short in length and it stays low on middle, Dravid mistimes the cut to cover point
39.6 Rampaul to Tendulkar, FOUR!!, superbly done by Tendulkar, overpitched from Rampaul just outside off, Tendulkar drives it majestically past cover, the ball slows up as it reaches the ropes at deep extra cover, but it just about gets there
39.5 Rampaul to Dravid, 1 run, short of a good length outside off, Dravid opens the bat face and guides it to third man
39.4 Rampaul to Dravid, no run, back of a length delivery angling in on middle and off, Dravid blocks it to short cover
39.3 Rampaul to Dravid, no run, good length ball and probing away just outside off, Dravid pats it to the off side
39.2 Rampaul to Dravid, no run, back of a length delivery that keeps a bit low just outside off, Dravid toe-ends it to the leg side
39.1 Rampaul to Tendulkar, 1 run, fuller length ball outside off, Tendulkar gets forward and drives it to the left of mid off
38.6 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 2 runs, floats this one with a bit of loop outside off, Dravid creams it to wide mid off, Fidel dives to his left and stops it from past him, they pinch a couple
38.5 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, flighted delivery this time, Dravid taps it to mid off
38.4 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, great ball from Bishoo, bowls it slower through the air and it grips the surface, breaks away as Dravid has a feel for it, gets beaten all ends up
38.3 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, 1 run, fuller in length outside off, Tendulkar lunges forward and eases it to sweeper cover
38.2 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, gives this a bit of loop just outside off, Tendulkar taps it to silly point
38.1 Devendra Bishoo to Tendulkar, no run, tossed up on the stumps, pushed to mid off
37.6 Rampaul to Dravid, no run, keeps the length short and around the middle and off stump, Dravid defends it back to the bowler off the back foot
37.5 Rampaul to Dravid, no run, a sharp bouncer on the stumps, Dravid hops back and fends it down to the ground
37.4 Rampaul to Tendulkar, 1 run, short of length ball but wide outside off, Tendulkar steers it with an angled bat to backward point
37.3 Rampaul to Tendulkar, no run, full pitched ball around the off stump, Tendulkar leans on the drive and hits it handsomely to cover, but the fielder moves to his left to stop it
37.2 Rampaul to Tendulkar, no run, shortish ball outside off, Tendulkar drops it to the off side
37.1 Rampaul to Tendulkar, no run, hurls the bouncer, the effort ball from Rampaul but on the middle and leg stump, Tendulkar ducks under it
36.6 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, drifting in on the middle and leg stump, Dravid smothers it to the ground
36.5 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, gets forward and drives it to cover
36.4 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, full on leg stump, Dravid dead bats it to the ground
36.3 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, tossed up just outside off, Dravid clears the front leg and opens his stance up, drives it to short cover
36.2 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, fuller in length on middle and off, Dravid taps it to the off side
36.1 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, flatter and straight on the stumps, Dravid plunges forward and defends it
35.6 Rampaul to Tendulkar, no run, full ball angling in just outside off, Tendulkar gets forward and pushes it to point
35.5 Rampaul to Tendulkar, no run, just around a good length outside off, Tendulkar dabs it to short cover
35.4 Rampaul to Tendulkar, no run, short ball around the off stump, Tendulkar drops his wrists and yanks his head back, lets it go through to the keeper
35.3 Rampaul to Tendulkar, 2 runs, length ball outside off, Tendulkar gets forward and opens the bat face, glides it to third man for a couple
Replays are coming in. There is nothing on the edge detector and there was no sound as the ball passed the bat. Maybe, it was a very, very faint edge.
35.2 Rampaul to Dravid, 1 run, back of a length outside off, Dravid stays back and punches it to sweeper cover
35.1 Rampaul to Tendulkar, 1 run, short of length ball and it keeps low outside off, Tendulkar taps it to cover and takes a quick single, gets off the mark immediately as the crowd erupt in Mumbai
Two slips, gully and a short leg in place.
34.6 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, quicker and fuller on the stumps, Dravid squeezes it back to the bowler
34.5 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, the leg break but this is too short, Dravid waits back and swats it to mid wicket
34.4 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, flighted delivery and given a lot more air outside off, Dravid drives it to cover
34.3 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Dravid defends it back to the bowler
34.2 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, the slider on leg stump, Dravid plays inside the line and gets an inside edge onto the pad
34.1 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, full and flat on the stumps, Dravid pushes it to short cover
Sachin Tendulkar, right handed bat, comes to the crease
33.6 Rampaul to Gambhir, out Caught by Baugh!! Loose shot has resulted in the downfall of Gambhir. Rampaul bangs it short and it climbs up outside off, Gambhir decides to play the pull shot, takes his eyes off the ball and gets a faint edge to the keeper, he is disappointed as he trudges off, but the Wankhede erupts as Sachin Tendulkar comes out to the middle. Gambhir c Baugh b Rampaul 55(99) [4s-8]
Rampaul to Gambhir, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
33.5 Rampaul to Gambhir, no run, full ball on the off stump, pushed to mid on
33.4 Rampaul to Gambhir, no run, short of length ball just outside off, Gambhir stays back and blocks it
33.3 Rampaul to Dravid, 1 run, good length ball around the off stump, Dravid gets forward and opens the bat face, runs it down to deep backward point
33.2 Rampaul to Dravid, no run, length ball outside off, Dravid stays forward and punches it to cover
33.1 Rampaul to Dravid, no run, good length angling in on middle and off, keeps a bit low as Dravid gets the bat down in time, pushes it to cover
Ravi Rampaul [8.0-1-30-0] is back into the attack
32.6 Devendra Bishoo to Gambhir, no run, this one skids on straight just outside off, Gambhir gets the bat close to the bat, dabs it to the off side
32.5 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 1 run, slightly short just outside off, Dravid backs away and goes on the backfoot, punches it to sweeper cover
32.4 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, no run, flatter and full on the stumps, Dravid smothers it to the ground
32.3 Devendra Bishoo to Dravid, 2 runs, another full toss and on leg stump, Dravid lunges forward and whips it to deep mid wicket for a couple
32.2 Devendra Bishoo to Gambhir, 1 run, low full toss outside off, Gambhir takes it on the full and bashes it to long on
32.1 Devendra Bishoo to Gambhir, no run, quicker delivery but wide outside off, Gambhir gets forward and leaves it
Devendra Bishoo, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack
Good news for the West Indies. Bishoo is back on the field and he looks to be ok. So, he might get a bowl soon. In fact, he will be bowling straight away.
Drinks are on the field now. Once again, Dravid has continued from where he left off in Kolkata. Gambhir looks in great touch. West Indies have an uphill task in this session.
31.6 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, that should have been the third boundary in the over, but it is not, again short and sits up nicely outside off, Dravid slaps it to cover but straight to the fielder
31.5 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Dravid taps it to short cover
31.4 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, full on off, Dravid smothers it to the ground
31.3 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, no run, full and flatter on the off stump, Dravid gets forward and defends it
31.2 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, FOUR!!, Marlon switches the angle, but it makes no difference to Dravid, again floats this short and outside off, Dravid rocks back and crashes it once again to the deep extra cover boundary, that looked like an action replay of the previous ball
31.1 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, FOUR!!, runs are starting to flow now, Marlon lands this short and it spins back in, Dravid goes on the backfoot and punches it to the deep extra cover boundary
30.6 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, good length ball close to the off stump, Gambhir dabs it to the off side
30.5 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, full and wide outside off, Gambhir stays forward and drives it sweetly to cover point, but goes to the fielder
30.4 Sammy to Gambhir, FOUR!!, this time he finds the gap, full and it veers back in on the pads, Gambhir clips it in between the gap at mid on and mid wicket, purrs away to the boundary at deep mid wicket
30.3 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, full and on the pads, whipped to short mid
30.2 Sammy to Gambhir, FOUR!!, emphatic way to get to his 18th Test FIFTY, length ball just outside off, Gambhir clears the front leg and hoicks across the line, thumps it over deep mid wicket for a boundary
30.1 Sammy to Dravid, 1 run, length ball but on the pads, Dravid flicks it to square leg, the fielder does not stop it cleanly and parries it to backward square leg, the fifty partnership is also up
29.6 Marlon Samuels to Gambhir, 2 runs, fires one onto the pads and Gambhir works it to fine leg, he runs hard and manages to take another brace
29.5 Marlon Samuels to Gambhir, 2 runs, quicker ball outside off, Gambhir punches it to sweeper cover for a couple
29.4 Marlon Samuels to Gambhir, no run, this one holds its line on the off stump, Gambhir taps it to short leg
29.3 Marlon Samuels to Gambhir, no run, bowls this slower through the air on the stumps, Gambhir skips down the track but does not get to the pitch of the ball, drills it back to the bowler
29.2 Marlon Samuels to Gambhir, no run, flighted delivery but sliding down the leg side, Gambhir looks to glance it to fine leg but misses out
29.1 Marlon Samuels to Dravid, 1 run, tossed up and full outside off, Dravid gets forward and drives it to cover, Powell dives to his left and stops it partially
Marlon Samuels, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
28.6 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, pitched up outside off, Gambhir gets forward and drives it to mid off
28.5 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, full and slightly wider outside off, Gambhir reaches out for it and mistimes the drive to short extra cover
28.4 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, length ball close to the off stump, Gambhir blocks it
28.3 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, good length ball angled across outside off, Gambhir shoulders arms
28.2 Sammy to Dravid, 1 run, drifts onto the pads and Dravid clips it wide of mid on, the fielder dives to his right and keeps it down to a single
28.1 Sammy to Dravid, FOUR!!, 13000 Test runs for Dravid, full length ball outside off, Dravid stays on the front foot and crisply creams the drive to the deep extra cover boundary, he is the 2nd batsmen after Tendulkar to go past 13000 runs, the legend of 'The Wall' continues to shine, as I have said in the past, RAHUL DRAVID = RESPECT
Bishoo has gone to hospital to check up on his knee. So, we might not see him bowl today.
27.6 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Gambhir dabs it to point
27.5 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, in the slot outside off, Gambhir presents the high elbow and drives it crisply to cover, but finds the fielder
27.4 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, 1 run, another short ball outside off, Dravid hangs back and rides the bounce, runs it down to third man
27.3 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, 1 run, full pitched ball and angling in on the middle and leg stump, Gambhir looks to whip it to the leg side, the ball rolls of the pads to long leg, the umpire has signaled it as runs, Fidel thought about an LBW appeal but it was clearly going down the leg side
27.2 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, very full just outside off, Gambhir squeezes it out to point
27.1 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, fuller in length and close to the off stump, Gambhir continues to block diligently
26.6 Sammy to Dravid, no run, back of a length delivery and on the stumps, Dravid punches it to mid on
26.5 Sammy to Dravid, no run, fuller in length and it snakes away outside off, Dravid does not chase after it
26.4 Sammy to Dravid, no run, good length ball angled in on the middle and leg stump, Dravid taps it to the leg side
26.3 Sammy to Dravid, no run, length ball in the channel outside off, Dravid does not play at that
26.2 Sammy to Dravid, no run, full ball just outside the off stump, Dravid covers the line and blocks it solidly
26.1 Sammy to Dravid, FOUR!!, sublime from Dravid, slightly overpitched outside off, Dravid lunges forward and has to reach out for it, but he has more control over this shot, caresses it to the deep extra cover boundary
25.6 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, pitched up outside off, Gambhir dabs it to cover point with an angled bat
25.5 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, good length ball just outside off, Gambhir dabs it to point
25.4 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, good fielding from the first slip fielder, full ball and slightly wide outside off, Gambhir leaves it and the ball dies down on Baugh, it sneaks under his leg and is almost about to hit the helmet behind, Kirk dives full length to his right and stops it from hitting the helmet, that could have been five penalty runs
25.3 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, FOUR!!, superbly done by Gambhir, slightly overpitched from Fidel on the stumps, Gambhir gets forward and clubs it to the long on fence
25.2 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, stays wide of the crease and angles in a full ball on the off stump, Gambhir defends it
25.1 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, fullish ball slanted in sharply on middle and off, Gambhir hangs back and punches it to short cover
24.6 Sammy to Gambhir, byes, 1 run, a missed stumping chance? Yes, it is. Full ball that shapes away down the leg side, Gambhir looks to glance it to fine leg, he falls over as he plays that and his back leg is in the air, Baugh is unable to collect it and they sneak a bye, Sammy continues to be unlucky
Bishoo is not on the field. In fact, he has gone to hospital. Not good news for the West Indies.
24.5 Sammy to Dravid, 1 run, full ball on middle and off, a hint of inward movement, Dravid dabs it to cover and takes a quick single
24.4 Sammy to Dravid, no run, length ball in the channel outside off, Dravid leaves it
24.3 Sammy to Dravid, no run, good length ball and it curves away outside off, left alone by Dravid and Baugh is unable to collect it cleanly, it hits his glove and lobs to first slip
24.2 Sammy to Gambhir, 1 run, short of length ball and slightly wide outside off, Gambhir cuts it to deep backward point
24.1 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, good length ball slanted across just outside off, Gambhir gets forward and defends it
23.6 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, pacy bouncer just outside off, Dravid hops back and gets on top of the bounce, fends it to the off side
23.5 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, short of length delivery and keeps it tight in the zone outside off, Dravid shoulders arms
23.4 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, back of a length delivery close to the off stump, Dravid nudges it to the leg side
23.3 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, 1 run, drags the length short outside off, Gambhir square cuts it to deep backward point, gets to 3500 Test runs
23.2 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, 1 run, length ball outside off, Dravid gets forward and steers it to deep backward point
23.1 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, pitched up just outside off, Dravid drives it to deepish mid off
22.6 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, keeps it tight around the off stump, Gambhir blocks it back to the bowler, ends an unlucky over for Sammy
22.5 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, straight on the stumps, Gambhir defends it back to the bowler, Sammy continues to get frustrated
22.4 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, length ball outside off, Gambhir pushes it to point, Sammy kicks the turf in disgust
22.3 Sammy to Gambhir, FOUR!!, catch dropped by Kirk Edwards, oh dear, this will not please Sammy, good length delivery that jags away outside off, Gambhir plays it late and guides it to first slip, it is the routine fielding practice drills that takes place in the morning, but Kirk at first slip is late in reacting, he dives to his left and he does not even get a hand to it, rolls to the third man fence
22.2 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, angled across wide outside off, Gambhir mistimes the drive to short cover
22.1 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, full and straight on the off stump, pushed back to the bowler
Dravid is being attended to by the physio. He is getting some treatment on his lower back. Meanwhile, along with Nasseruddin Shah, Randeep Hooda is also present. Thanks to one of our buzzers who pointed that out.
21.6 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, fuller length and it shapes back in a hint on the off stump, Dravid taps it to mid on
21.5 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, hurls the bouncer just outside off, Dravid hops and plays it late, drops it with soft hands and the ball just rolls past the off stump
21.5 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no ball, 1 run, strays this length delivery on the pads, Gambhir clips it to mid wicket but it is a no-ball, fourth time in this innings that Castro has overstepped
21.4 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, good length ball close to the off stump, Gambhir defends it to the off side
Nasseruddin Shah, one of the finest actors Bollywood has produced, is in attendance today at the Wankhede.
21.3 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, 1 run, full ball angling in on the middle and leg stump, Dravid pushes it to mid on and this time takes a quick single to which Gambhir responds
Dravid is doing some stretching after that. Has he tweaked his back? He looks ok.
21.2 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Dravid punches it to cover and takes off for a quick single, but Gambhir sends him back, as Dravid turned he slipped and he makes his way back to the crease
21.1 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, FOUR!!, that has been belted, short and wide outside off, Dravid easily latches onto it and crashes it past backward point for a boundary
Oops, Fidel was about to set off on his run-up but he ended up tripping himself. The crowd roar in delight and Fidel has a sheepish smile on his face. Definitely, a laugh out loud moment.
20.6 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, lands it around a good length just outside off, Gambhir pushes it to mid off
20.5 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, pitched up just outside off, driven off the front foot to mid off
20.4 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, back of a length delivery angled across just outside off, Gambhir defends it with a straight bat
One slip and a gully in place for the left hander. The keeper is still standing upto the stumps.
20.3 Sammy to Dravid, 1 run, this one veers away just outside off, Dravid negotiates the swing and dabs it with an angled bat to backward point for a single
20.2 Sammy to Dravid, no run, full ball around the off stump, Dravid stays forward and blocks it to mid off
20.1 Sammy to Dravid, no run, length ball and it swerves away outside off, Dravid stays on the front foot and has to reach out for it, pushes it to cover
19.6 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, comes round the wicket and slants in a full ball on the off stump, Gambhir gets forward and taps it back to the bowler
19.5 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, 1 run, once again strays onto the pads of Dravid, he clips it to square leg, Darren Bravo dives to his left and stops it partially, good fielding from Darren
19.4 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, length ball around the off stump, Dravid angles the bat and dabs it to backward point
19.3 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, stifled shout for a catch but the umpire says not out, back of a length delivery and it nips back in a fraction just outside off, Dravid hangs his bat out and looks to push at it, the ball just sneaks past the outside edge
19.2 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, short of length ball outside off, Dravid gets forward and leaves it
19.1 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, FOUR!!, awesome way to start the session, Fidel bowls it full and it curves into the pads of Dravid, he gets forward and flicks it handsomely to the long on fence
Welcome back for the second session. The Indians have started off well despite losing Sehwag. Dravid has been in great form in this series and he will be the key wicket for the Windies. Gambhir has once again gotten off to a start and he will be looking to score a big one today. This is Sid V to take you through till Tea.
West Indies will be the slightly happier of the two camps at lunch. They have got rid of one man who might have made 590 look too little. The openers got India off to a fast start as usual but once again failed to convert the 50 stand into a bigger one. Sammy was the wicket taker. WI managed to squeeze the Indians after Sehwag's exit. India still have a big task ahead of them as they look to avoid the follow on target of 391. Join us at 12:10 for the resumption.
That will be lunch on day 3
18.6 Sammy to Gambhir, 2 runs, too straight from Sammy. Gambhir nudges it behind square for a couple
18.6 Sammy to Gambhir, 2 runs, too straight from Sammy. Gambhir nudges it behind square for a couple
18.5 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery on the stumps. Gambhir pushes at that and gets an inside edge onto his pads
18.4 Sammy to Dravid, 1 run, Dravid is off the mark with a firm dab wide of point to get off the mark
18.3 Sammy to Dravid, no run
18.3 Sammy to Dravid, no run
18.3 Sammy to Dravid, no run, full and outside off. Dravid is anxious to get off the mark, he reaches out to this one and flashes at it. Misses it completely
18.2 Sammy to Dravid, no run, almost chopped on. Dravid tried to angle this one towards point and gets an inside edge that nearly crashes into the stumps
18.1 Sammy to Gambhir, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside off. Gambhir drives it towards mid-off and calls for a quick single, completes it with ease
Last over before lunch
17.6 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, short of good length angling back into Dravid. He defends it towards the onside
17.5 Fidel Edwards to Dravid, no run, full and outside off. Dravid eases a drive to mid-off
17.4 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, 1 run, slower delivery outside off. Gambhir defends it towards Sammy at gully. He takes it casually and lets the ball through him. The batsmen change ends
17.3 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Gambhir defends it towards mid-off
17.2 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, fuller and on the stumps. Gambhir drives it back to the bowler
17.1 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, Castro comes from round the wicket and shapes this one away. Gambhir defends it towards gully
Fidel Edwards [5.0-0-24-0] is back into the attack
16.6 Sammy to Dravid, no run, full and on the stumps. Dravid pushes it to mid-on
16.5 Sammy to Dravid, no run, full and outside off. Dravid is as solid as a rock in defence
16.4 Sammy to Dravid, no run, good length delivery outside off. Dravid lunges forward in defence
16.3 Sammy to Gambhir, 1 run, good length delivery outside off. Gambhir drives it straight to Brathwaite at mid-off and calls Dravid through for a quick single. Dravid started the run only after it passed by him and would have struggled if Brathwaite had collected it cleanly
16.2 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery outside off. Gambhir drives it to mid-off
Gambhir moves away even as Sammy was abort to bowl
16.1 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, full and outside off. Gambhir drives it straight to the fielder at cover
15.6 Rampaul to Dravid, no run, short of good length outside off. Dravid punches it straight to the fielder at point
15.5 Rampaul to Dravid, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps. Dravid gets a nice stride forward going and defends it back to the bowler
15.4 Rampaul to Dravid, no run, good length delivery tailing back into Dravid a tad. He gets across and defends it towards mid-on
15.3 Rampaul to Dravid, no run, fuller length delivery outside off. Dravid gets forward in defence
15.2 Rampaul to Gambhir, 1 run, short and wide outside off. Gambhir cuts it to deep point for an easy single
15.1 Rampaul to Gambhir, no run, fuller length delivery outside off. Gambhir gets forward and defends it solidly back towards the bowler
14.6 Sammy to Dravid, no run, good length delivery angling back into Dravid. He gets across and defends it back towards the bowler
14.5 Sammy to Dravid, no run, did that carry? Full and on the stumps. Dravid drives it sweetly but in the air. The ball just drops short of Sammy who was bending forward
14.4 Sammy to Dravid, no run, good length delivery outside off. Dravid leans forward and defends it towards the off-side
Rahul Dravid, right handed bat, comes to the crease
14.3 Sammy to Sehwag, out Bowled!! Sammy gets Sehwag once again. This one jagged back in from outside off. Sehwag was looking to work it through mid-wicket. The ball sneaks in through the gap between bat and pad and disturbs the furniture. The large crowd at the Wankhede has been silenced. Sehwag fails to convert his start into something bigger here. Sammy might have his critics, and I am one of them, but he certainly deserves his place in the squad. Sehwag b Sammy 37(50) [4s-3 6s-1]
Sammy to Sehwag, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
14.2 Sammy to Sehwag, no run, fuller length delivery outside off. Sehwag drives it straight to the fielder at extra cover
14.1 Sammy to Sehwag, no run, good length delivery outside off. Sehwag defends it towards point
Sammy loses his footing and aborts the delivery stride
13.6 Rampaul to Sehwag, 1 run, good length delivery outside off. Sehwag works it to a sort of deep squarish third man for a single
13.5 Rampaul to Gambhir, 1 run, short and outside off. Gambhir cuts it square on the off-side for a single
13.4 Rampaul to Gambhir, no run, short quick lifter outside off. Gambhir drops his wrists and lets it go
13.3 Rampaul to Sehwag, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off. Sehwag opens the face of the bat and steers it towards deep point for a single
13.2 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, short of good length on the stumps. Sehwag blocks it back towards the bowler. Rampaul has had an iota of control over Sehwag today
13.1 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, good length delivery and angling back into Sehwag. He gets outside the line and defends it towards cover
12.6 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, a hint of wobble in the air and off the pitch. Gambhir drives it to mid-off
12.5 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery outside off. Gambhir lunges forward in defence
12.4 Sammy to Sehwag, 1 run, good length delivery outside off. Sehwag punches it to long off for a single
12.3 Sammy to Sehwag, FOUR!!, good length delivery outside off. Sehwag opens the face of the bat and steers it wide of the lone slip for a boundary. Deliberately done by Sehwag
12.2 Sammy to Sehwag, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and shaping away, left alone
12.2 Sammy to Sehwag, wide, umpire Hill is not too happy with this line of attack from Sammy. To be fair, this delivery would have been a wide only in the shorter form of the game
12.1 Sammy to Sehwag, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and holding its line. Sehwag lets it go. Baugh is upto the stumps now
11.6 Rampaul to Gambhir, no run, fuller length delivery in the channel just outside off. Gambhir shuffles across and defends
11.5 Rampaul to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away. Gambhir shoulders arms
11.4 Rampaul to Gambhir, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off. Gambhir cuts it up and over gully. The ball races along to the fence in a jiffy
11.3 Rampaul to Sehwag, 1 run, Rampaul continues to trouble Sehwag. This one angles back into Viru, he looks to defend and gets an inside edge onto his pads. They sneak in a quick single to bring up the 50 run partnership for the 4th time this series
11.2 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, short of good length outside off. Sehwag defends it towards cover
11.1 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, excellent bouncer from Rampaul. It was an effort ball. Sehwag yanks his head out of the way even as it keeps following him
10.6 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery angling across Gambhir. He defends it solidly
Baugh is upto the stumps now
10.5 Sammy to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery on the stumps. Gambhir shimmies down the track and flicks it to square leg. Both think about a single and both decide against it and are back to their respective ends
10.4 Sammy to Sehwag, 1 run, full and you know where it pitched. Sehwag crunches it to deep extra cover for a single
10.4 Sammy to Sehwag, wide, Sammy responds with an even wider delivery. Wide signalled
10.3 Sammy to Sehwag, SIX!!, It does not matter to Sehwag even if you have all the 9 fielders on the off-side. Moves across his stumps to a fuller length delivery outside off and launches a cover drive deep into the stands at extra cover
10.2 Sammy to Sehwag, no run, once again full and way outside off. Sehwag thinks about reaching for it but decides to let it go
Sammy is bowling with a 7-2 offside field. The lines will be well outside off
10.1 Sammy to Sehwag, no run, Sammy starts off with a full delivery wide outside off, left alone
Darren Sammy, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
9.6 Rampaul to Sehwag, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg. Sehwag will keep strike as he nudges this one wide of mid-on for a single
9.5 Rampaul to Sehwag, 2 runs, short of good length angling onto his hips. Sehwag gets inside the line and clips it behind square for an easy brace
9.4 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, good length delivery just outside off. Sehwag punches it back to the bowler
9.3 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps. Sehwag stays beside the line and defends it back to the bowler
9.2 Rampaul to Gambhir, 1 run, a nurdle pull, a shot of rarity from Gambhir. Rolls his wrists and keeps this one down towards backward square leg for a single
9.1 Rampaul to Gambhir, no run, short of good length outside off. Gambhir drops it towards the off-side with soft hands. He thinks about a single but decides against it in the end
8.6 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, no run, nicely bowled by Fidel Edwards. He angles this one back into Sehwag. He was stuck in the crease as he went for an ondrive, luckily for him, he manages an inside edge onto his pads
8.5 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, 1 run, short of good length outside off. Gambhir opens the face of the bat and steers it away towards deep point
8.4 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, 1 run, a touch short and on the stumps. Sehwag tucks it past square leg for a single
8.3 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, no run, short of good length outside off. Sehwag defends it with a straight bat
8.3 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, no ball, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg. Fidel Edwards oversteps again as he strives for pace. He was cutting the return crease here, he did not go over the line. Sehwag clips it past mid-wicket for an easy couple
8.2 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside off. Gambhir leans into a stylish looking drive. Barath moves across from cover, puts in a dive and deflects the ball towards mid-off
8.1 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery outside off from round the wicket. Gambhir is solidly behind it as he defends
7.6 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, length delivery that nips back into Sehwag. He gets across his stumps and defends it back towards the bowler
7.5 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, good length delivery outside off and swinging away. Sehwag drives it towards cover
7.4 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, back of a length delivery outside off. Sehwag is cramped for room. Ends up pushing it away from his body towards mid-off
7.3 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, short of good length delivery outside off. Sehwag thrashes a cut straight to the fielder at deep gully
7.2 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, good leave in the end from Sehwag. This one nipped back in from outside off and swung back in. Sehwag covers the line of the delivery and shoulders arms. The ball would have knocked out the 5th stump, if there was one
7.1 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, full and wide outside off. Rampaul is looking to tempt Sehwag into the slash. Sehwag resists and lets it go
6.6 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, fuller length delivery outside off. Gambhir gets across in defence
6.6 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, no ball, 1 run, a leg-gully was placed just before this ball and he is right in action. Sehwag clips a length delivery on the middle and leg to his right, he fumbles and allows a single
6.5 Fidel Edwards to Sehwag, no run, fuller and nipping away just a touch. Sehwag stays rooted to the crease and drives it to mid-off
6.4 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, 1 run, short and wide outside off. Gambhir carves a cut towards the third man boundary. Kieran Powell is the fielder at the deep point boundary. Just a single for Gambhir
6.3 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, Fidel Edwards goes wider of the crease and pushes it full and outside off. Gambhir drives it to cover
6.2 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, FOUR!!, short of good length outside off and angling away. Gambhir gets on top of the bounce and guides it between the slip cordon and the gully. Fidel Edwards glares at his fielders
6.1 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery from round the wicket and angling back into Gambhir. It kept a touch low as well. Gambhir looks to defend and gets an inside edge onto his pads. The keeper and the slip cordon are interested, but not the bowler
5.6 Rampaul to Sehwag, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off. The plan was to get Sehwag playing an airy cut towards those two fielders at gully. Sehwag does one better, he cuts it in the air and bisects the narrow gap between those two men who watch each other as the ball flies through
5.5 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, short of good length angling back in a touch. Sehwag backs away and steers this one towards gully
5.4 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and straightening a fraction. Sehwag punches it off the backfoot towards cover point
5.3 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, Rampaul shortens the length a tad outside off. Sehwag chops it towards Kirk Edwards at square gully. There are two gullies in place for Sehwag
5.3 Rampaul to Sehwag, wide, short high bouncer going well over Sehwag. Wide signalled for height
5.2 Rampaul to Sehwag, 2 runs, short of good length outside off. Sehwag plays the punch with a straightish bat. There is a man at deep point who comes around and cuts the boundary. Ominous signs for the Windies pacers
5.1 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, short quick bouncer just outside off. Sehwag watches it all along and sways away from the line at the last moment
4.6 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, Fidel Edwards comes from round the wicket and hurls this one on a good length outside off. Gambhir covers his stumps and shoulders arms
4.5 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, FOUR!!, well played. Short of good length outside off and seaming away. Gambhir gets on top of the bounce, opens the face of the bat at the last moment and steers it past backward point for a boundary. He is beginning to settle after a nervy start
4.4 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, 2 runs, good length delivery outside off and nipping away. Gambhir reaches for the drive and gets it past cover for an easy couple
4.3 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, Fidel Edwards continues to bowl in that channel outside off. Gambhir is happy to watch it sail all the way to the keeper
4.2 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, fuller and slanting away wide outside off. Gambhir is happy to let it go
4.1 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away. Gambhir shoulders arms
3.6 Rampaul to Gambhir, 1 run, Sehwag calls for a quick single. It should be a statement in itself. This was a length delivery just outside off. Gambhir defends it with soft hands and sees Sehwag racing towards his end. He responds and makes his end easily
3.5 Rampaul to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away. Gambhir is solidly behind it and defends
3.4 Rampaul to Sehwag, 3 runs, a touch fuller and outside off. Sehwag looks to play the drive, gets it right of the toe of the bat but still manages to beat Powell at cover. he gives chase, sticks a boot as the ball nears the fence and pulls it back in
3.3 Rampaul to Sehwag, FOUR!!, Sweet. You cannot bowl full and just outside off. Sehwag will cream them to the boundary all day long. Smacks a cover drive right off the middle of the bat and sends it racing past cover. Super shot
3.2 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, back of a length delivery outside off and rearing towards Sehwag. He gets back and fends it away towards cover
3.1 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, good length delivery outside off. Sehwag stays fixed to his crease and drives it hard to mid-off. The man is pretty deep but WI know that Sehwag is not the man for quick singles
2.6 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, Fidel Edwards comes from round the wicket and hurls this one wide outside off. Gambhir does not need to play at those, left alone
2.5 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, FOUR!!, nicely done. Overpitched outside off. Gambhir leans into the drive, gets the placement right as well and pierces a firm drive past point to get off the mark with a boundary
Bishoo is limping off the ground. He might have done some damage when he slid near the ropes to pull a ball back from the ropes
2.4 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, fuller and outside off. Gambhir opens the face of the bat slightly and redirects it towards backward point
2.3 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery outside off and swinging away. Gambhir gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it straight to the fielder at short cover
2.2 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, once again Gambhir flirts with danger. This one was full and swinging away from outside off. Gambhir lazily plonks his bat at that and is beaten. This is juvenile stuff from Gambhir
2.1 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, much better leave from Gambhir. This one was pitched outside off and was nipping further away. Gambhir watches the ball sail through to the keeper
1.6 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, short of good length outside off. Sehwag hops across as he punches it towards cover
1.5 Rampaul to Sehwag, 2 runs, short and outside off. Sehwag crunches this one past cover. Bishoo gives a spirited chase and hauls the ball back in just before the ropes. The batsmen are happy with just a couple. Poor running this from the duo
1.4 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, this one hardly bounces and dies on the way to the keeper. It was short and wide outside off. Sehwag was beaten for the cut by the lack of bounce
1.3 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, back of a length delivery on the off-stump. Sehwag presents the full face of the bat and defends it back towards the bowler
1.2 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, Sehwag was happy to let one go past him, but not the second. Short and outside off, Sehwag leaned back to try and play the upper-cut. Misses it completely
1.1 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, short delivery outside off. There was not much pace on that. Sehwag has a lot of time to sway away from the line. He practises the cut shot afterwards
Ravi Rampaul, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
0.6 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg. Gambhir flicks it straight to the fielder at square leg
0.5 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, loud shout for LBW. This one nipped back in slightly after pitching just on the leg-stump. It straightened a touch on Gambhir. He was caught in the crease attempting to flick and was rapped on the pads. The height was the only issue, it might have just gone over the top. Mighty fine start from Fidel Edwards
0.4 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away. Gambhir is happier to watch the ball along and leaves it
0.4 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no ball, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg. Gambhir tucks it towards the onside. Fidel Edwards has over-stepped though, first run for India in the form of an extra
0.3 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, Gambhir continues to flirt with loose technique. This one was pitched outside off and was swinging back into him, he stays rooted to his crease and aims a flashy drive. The ball beats the inside edge on the way to the keeper
0.2 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, loose from Gambhir. Full and wide outside off. It was the sucker ball from Fidel Edwards. Gautam goes chasing after that and is beaten
0.1 Fidel Edwards to Gambhir, no run, good length delivery seaming away a touch. Gambhir shuffles across and defends it solidly back towards the bowler
Three slips and a gully in place for Edwards
Gambhir and Sehwag are at the crease. Gambhir is on strike. Fidel Edwards will open the attack
The players are back out in the middle. India need to score 391 to avoid the follow on.
West Indies have been bowled out for 590 with every batsmen in the top-six crossing at least 50. The Indian bowlers toiled hard on a lifeless track and will be happy to rest their weary legs. They have bowled a hell lot of overs over the past 3 innings. Sehwag, Gambhir and Dravid rushed off to get into their batting gears while the others trudged along at a snail pace. Do join us in a short while for the Indian chase..
184.1 Ashwin to Devendra Bishoo, out Bowled!! Ashwin gets his 2nd 5-wicket haul in this series. It was nicely tossed up delivery that angled back in. It was bowled a lot quicker as well. Devendra Bishoo went for an ambitious slog-sweep, misses it completely and turns back to see his off-stump lying on the ground. Devendra Bishoo b Ashwin 12(21) [4s-2]
Ashwin to Devendra Bishoo, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
183.6 Ishant to Fidel Edwards, 2 runs, short delivery on the stumps. Fidel Edwards backs away, goes hard at that and gets a top-edge that falls in no man's land near mid-wicket. The two batsmen rush back for the second run
183.5 Ishant to Devendra Bishoo, 1 run, Ishant continues to pepper Devendra Bishoo with short ones. This time he manages to get inside the line and jabs it away towards square leg. He takes a single and is out of the firing line
183.4 Ishant to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short bumper is the reply from Ishant. Devendra Bishoo takes his eyes off the ball and manages to fend it away towards the onside
183.3 Ishant to Devendra Bishoo, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off. Devendra Bishoo flashes and flashes hard, gets the thick outside edge well over the slip cordon and into the boundary
183.2 Ishant to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short of good length outside off and seaming away. Devendra Bishoo stays rooted to his crease and drives it towards cover
183.1 Ishant to Fidel Edwards, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the stumps. Fidel Edwards was backing away and has a mighty mow at that. He gets it of the inside half of the bat and gets it past mid-wicket
182.6 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, 1 run, Fidel Edwards drives a nicely tossed up delivery to mid-off and calls Devendra Bishoo through for a quick single, easily done in the end
182.5 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, Ashwin gives this one more air. Fidel Edwards lunges forward in defence
182.4 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, well flighted delivery on the stumps. Fidel Edwards gets back in defence
182.3 Ashwin to Devendra Bishoo, 1 run, trifle short and outside off. Devendra Bishoo eases it to sweeper cover for a single
182.2 Ashwin to Devendra Bishoo, no run, well tossed up on the stumps. Devendra Bishoo leans forward in defence
182.1 Ashwin to Devendra Bishoo, no run flighted delivery that skids in after pitching. Devendra Bishoo pushes forward and is struck outside the line. He also managed to get a faint inside edge on that
181.6 Ishant to Devendra Bishoo, leg byes, 1 run, Ishant slants this one towards the pads. Devendra Bishoo looks to flick and misses, the ball rolls towards square leg. Dhoni gives the chase, the batsmen run a leg-bye
India have opted for the 3rd new ball
181.5 Ishant to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short lifter outside off. Devendra Bishoo backs away a touch and fends it awkwardly towards gully
181.4 Ishant to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short of good length outside off. Devendra Bishoo stands tall and cuts it straight to the fielder at backward point. He is batting like a proper batsman
181.3 Ishant to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short of good length outside off and shaping away. Devendra Bishoo guides it towards point
181.2 Ishant to Devendra Bishoo, FOUR!!, first runs of the morning. Good shot from the No.11. Overpitched outside off, Devendra Bishoo leans into the drive, opens the face of the bat at the last minute and guides it past backward point for a boundary
181.1 Ishant to Devendra Bishoo, no run, fuller length delivery outside off. Devendra Bishoo gets well forward and drives it towards cover
Ishant Sharma will start the proceedings for India
The West Indies batsmen are the first ones to be out. Wonder what the plan might be. The 1st hour is always crucial as there will be some help for the bowlers on this wicket. Anyway, India will not complain.
There is no talk about any kind of declaration. So, the last two batsmen will come out to bat.
Welcome to day 3 of the third Test between India and the West Indies from the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. For only the second time in Test history, the top six batsmen managed to score over 60 runs. This pitch is an absolute belter for batting and the bowlers will find it hard. The Indian batsmen will be looking to score big and score quickly. Stay tuned for more updates.
Bravo: It was a decent batting wicket. The guys assesed the conditions nicely and put on a good total. The first Test 100 in Bangladesh showed me that it is very important to capitalise on the good starts. At this point in my career, I have to carry on and get big runs. Brian Lara is my role model, the big hundreds that he got is surely an inspiration and I would love to do that myself. I am not too sure about the declaration, the coach wanted us to bat through the day. Hopefully we can get India out for low scores. My dad will be a happy man, and I hope to continue making my friends and family happy.
The session for India, but the day for West Indies. All the top 6 batsmen went past half centuries and Darren Bravo made a big hundred. He looked in terrific touch and played some wonderful strokes on a pitch which had absolutely nothing for the bowlers. India managed only 2 wickets before Tea but debutant Varun Aaron bowled an inspired spell with the old ball and got 3, triggering a lower order collapse. West Indies have 575 already, and may not continue to bat as there will be something in the pitch in the first hour. Join us tomorrow to find out how this Test goes. Until then, it is bye bye from here. P.S: use google just in case you don't know what kolaveri means. Cheers!
180.6 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, flat flipper that turns in down the leg, Fidel Edwards misses the glance and Dhoni collects it to his right. Ends a day dominated by the West Indies.
180.5 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, defends it comfortably this time, off the frontfoot
180.4 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, where did that jump from?! The top spinner, kicks off from length and surprises the batsman, it was too good for the keeper as well and hits Dhoni on the chest before going on to hit the helmet. Dhoni has a smile, but he must be asking Ashwin "why this kolaveri towards the end of day?"
180.3 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, the carrom ball, Fidel Edwards defends off the backfoot
180.2 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, flights it up on the off, he gets forward and pushes it to covers
180.1 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, loopy and turning in, Fidel Edwards defends it to short leg
Last over of the day coming up. Ashwin will bowl it. Can he make it 5? Long off, deep point and some more men in the deep..
179.6 Ojha to Devendra Bishoo, no run, lots of flight outside off, Bishoo covers the line and leaves
179.5 Ojha to Devendra Bishoo, no run, another good looking forward drive but hits it straight to extra cover now
179.4 Ojha to Devendra Bishoo, 2 runs, flat and full outside off, Devendra Bishoo drives to sweeper cover, Sehwag gives chase and keeps it to 2
179.3 Ojha to Devendra Bishoo, no run, flat delivery on the legs, he stays in the crease and defends
179.2 Ojha to Devendra Bishoo, no run, flights it on the off stump, Devendra Bishoo gets forward and blocks
179.1 Ojha to Fidel Edwards, 1 run, easy single to long off now, the field is well spread out. Very surprising..
178.6 Ashwin to Devendra Bishoo, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Devendra Bishoo defends solidly
178.5 Ashwin to Devendra Bishoo, no run, flat and very full on middle, Devendra Bishoo jams it down
178.4 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, 1 run, can't believe there is a long on for Fidel Edwards, he gets an easy single through that area now
178.3 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, FOUR!!, no mishit this time. Terrific hit that, takes a couple of steps forward and smashes it over the bowler's head for a boundary
178.2 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, lots and lots of flight on that one, Fidel Edwards is tempted and looks to swing, completely mishits it as the ball rolls back to the bowler
178.1 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, carrom ball, falls full on middle stump as Fidel Edwards defends
India don't have to bat today, even if they get a wicket here.
177.6 Ojha to Fidel Edwards, 1 run, generous flight on the off, Fidel Edwards drills it to mid off and takes a quick single
177.5 Ojha to Fidel Edwards, no run, much fuller in length, but Fidel Edwards continues to defend
177.4 Ojha to Fidel Edwards, no run, given air on middle stump, Fidel Edwards defends with a straight bat
177.3 Ojha to Fidel Edwards, no run, another solid forward defence from Fidel Edwards
177.2 Ojha to Fidel Edwards, no run, this time Fidel Edwards gets forward and defends properly
177.1 Ojha to Fidel Edwards, no run, tossed up on the legs, he gets an inside edge as he tries to defend
Sehwag has a chat with Bishoo and Fidel Edwards as Dhoni gets some medical attention for his fingers.
Devendra Bishoo, left handed bat, comes to the crease
176.6 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, out Caught by Dravid!! Gone! That is a good catch. And well bowled too, the carrom ball once again, Samuels opens the face of the bat and tries to run it down but gets a thickish outside edge that goes low to 1st slip. Dravid stays low and takes a sharp catch - his 210th in Tests. Marlon Samuels c Dravid b Ashwin 61(103) [4s-9]
Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
176.5 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, no run, lots of flight on that one, Marlon Samuels drives it straight to covers
176.4 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, 2 runs, flat and skidding on outside off, Marlon Samuels uses the pace on the ball and dabs it to third man for 2
176.3 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, no run, slow and turning in, Marlon Samuels punches off the backfoot to covers
176.2 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, no run, carrom ball on middle stump channel, not sure he picked it but managed to block
176.1 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, no run, Marlon Samuels looks to pull but it was not too short, mishits it to mid wicket
175.6 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, quick single, defends it wide of point and runs across, gets the run easily in the end
175.5 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, shorter and wider, Marlon Samuels cuts hard but hits it straight to the fielder at point
175.4 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, Marlon Samuels comes down the track this time and drives hard, but Kohli at short cover makes a sharp stop
175.3 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, straight stuff from Ojha, Samuels goes deep in his crease and blocks
175.2 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, another flat delivery, this time he defends off the backfoot
175.1 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, flat and full on the middle and leg, Marlon Samuels defends off the frontfoot
Pragyan Ojha [45.0-10-121-1] is back into the attack
174.6 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, flights it up and invites Fidel Edwards forward, he tries to drive but mishits to mid on
174.5 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, another one in the same area but this one doesn't turn much, Fidel Edwards defends easily
174.4 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, turn and bounce for Ashwin. Spins and kicks off from outside off, Fidel Edwards was looking to defend off the backfoot but it went off his thigh pad to the off side
174.3 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, loopy on the off, he gets forward and defends it
174.2 Ashwin to Fidel Edwards, no run, a flattish carrom ball on middle, Fidel Edwards goes back and blocks
Fidel Edwards, right handed bat, comes to the crease
174.1 Ashwin to Rampaul, out Caught by Virat Kohli!! From round the wickets and flat around off, Rampaul comes on the frontfoot and looks to defend, gets a bit of a bat-pad that goes to silly point, where Kohli takes it with his left hand. Ashwin was appealing for leg before but he is out caught. Rampaul c Virat Kohli b Ashwin 10(14) [4s-2]
Ashwin to Rampaul, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
Rampaul is OUT. But we are not sure if he has been given out caught or lbw. Confirmation in: he is caught.
173.6 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, 2 runs, good length and outside off, he waits and steers it wide of third man for a couple, expensive over from Aaron
173.5 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, FOUR!!, no luck this time, just brilliant batting. Fullish on the off, Marlon Samuels comes on the frontfoot and drives superbly wide of mid off. 4th four of the over
173.4 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, FOUR!!, Babu_Moshay was right. Marlon Samuels was indeed destined to get to his FIFTY! And he gets there with a bit of luck as well. Short of length and just outside off, Marlon Samuels hangs his bat out and gets an inside edge to the fine leg fence. All top 6 batsmen have scored fifties in this innings, only the 5th time it has happened in history, and it is the 3rd time it is happening against India. The last time it happened against them was in the 2006 Karachi Test against Pakistan.
173.3 Aaron to Rampaul, 1 run, holds back the length a bit, he steers it to sweeper cover for a single
173.2 Aaron to Rampaul, FOUR!!, and another one! Again overpitched by Aaron, Rampaul comes on the frontfoot and gets a good stride forward, drives it through covers again for four more. Ojha gave chase but the ball won the race
173.1 Aaron to Rampaul, FOUR!!, good shot, that. Full and outside off, Rampaul gets a good stride forward and drives it to deep extra cover, superb cover drive that
Interesting conversation on air between Gavaskar and Arun Lal, though it is Sunny who is doing the bulk of the talking. Gavaskar gives a list of movies in which former cricketers like himself, Krish Srikkanth, Sandeep Patil, Kapil Dev etc acted in and goes on to say that the 1983 World Cup winning team were actually movie-stars in disguise. He says the 2011 World Cup team look fit but can never be movie stars.
172.6 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, no run, loopy delivery on middle, Marlon Samuels dead bats it
172.5 Ashwin to Rampaul, 1 run, slowly turning away outside off, Rampaul waits back and runs it to short third man
172.4 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, flat and skidding on, he stays back and blocks
172.3 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, nice and loopy outside off, turns in as Marlon Samuels defends towards point for one
172.2 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, no run, given air on the off, he gets forward and blocks
172.1 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, no run, starts the over with a carrom ball on middle, Sameuls is slightly squared up but manages to defend
Babu_Moshay: "Samuels is destined to make his 50". We'll find out soon.
171.6 Aaron to Rampaul, no run, beaten! Full and angled away from takes the edge left hander who follows it with the angle, looks to push at it but fails to make contact
171.5 Aaron to Rampaul, no run, stump to stump line, Rampaul stays back in defence
171.4 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, to cover, back of a length and on the off, he goes back and pushes it to covers for one
171.3 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, no run, catch dropped by Dhoni. After taking 5, he misses one. Back of length and just outside off, nips away after pitching as well, Samuels tries to run it down to third man but gets an edge that goes low to Dhoni's right, he dives but can't hold on to it. Not the easiest of catches but he should have taken it
171.2 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, no run, well played and well stopped, Samuels gets to the pitch of it and drives well but Ojha dives to his left at covers and stops it
171.1 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, no run, back of a length delivery on the off, Marlon Samuels stays back and blocks it
SANJAY MANJREKAR, former India cricketer tweets: May be varun aaron had masala chai at tea time..sudden spice in his bowling after tea..W.I 541/7.
170.6 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run
170.5 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, slow stuff from Ashwin, gets a bit of bounce but Rampaul defends easily
170.4 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, loopy delivery on the off, Rampaul defends off the frontfoot
170.3 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, given air on the middle and leg, Rampaul goes back and blocks
170.2 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, short delivery but he gets away, Marlon Samuels rocks back and pulls hard but there is protection at deep mid wicket
170.1 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, no run, flighted up on the off, Marlon Samuels gets forward and blocks
169.6 Aaron to Rampaul, no run, full, fast and straight delivery, Rampaul defends to covers. Good spell this by Aaron
169.5 Aaron to Rampaul, no run, good straight delivery from Aaron, Rampaul stays back and blocks
Ravi Rampaul, left handed bat, comes to the crease
169.4 Aaron to Sammy, out Caught by Dhoni!! He bowled 5 sessions without a single wicket, but Aaron has taken 3 in this session already. Back of length and just outside off, Sammy stays in the crease and throws his bat at it without any foot movement, only manages an edge which Dhoni gobbles low to his right. 5th catch for Dhoni in the innings, and he has a huge smile on his face. The only person smiling more than Dhoni is VVS Laxman, who congratulates him. Sammy c Dhoni b Aaron 3(6)
Aaron to Sammy, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
And by the way, the new ball has been due for a couple of overs now. India have not taken it though.
169.3 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, short of length and outside off, Marlon Samuels waits back and steers it to third man for one
169.2 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, no run, tight stuff on the off, Marlon Samuels gets forward and blocks it
169.1 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, no run, the longest drinks break in cricket history has ended, and Aaron starts with a full delivery which Samuels drives to covers
The tiredness is visible. All the Indian fielders are sitting on the ground and having drinks. Sachin shares a laugh with Laxman, while Ashwin and Ishant are getting some massages done. The only guys who are up on their feet are the substitutes. India are way ahead of the over-rate, and they can afford to waste their time, though the umpires aren't impressed.
Drinks are on the field now. A better passage of play for India. Aaron has picked 2 including the big one of Darren Bravo. West Indies still firmly in control of the game, they would want to score quickly and maybe even declare today.
168.6 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, flat and just outside off, Marlon Samuels goes on the backfoot and punches to sweeper cover for a single
168.5 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, no run, a bit of turn, spins in from outside off and hits his pad as he tries to defend
168.4 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, no run, the carrom ball on the middle and leg, Marlon Samuels works it to mid wicket
168.3 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, no run, flat and straight, Marlon Samuels comes on the frontfoot and blocks this time
168.2 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, no run, good flight again, but this falls in a good length, Marlon Samuels drives to covers
168.1 Ashwin to Marlon Samuels, 2 runs, starts with a flighted delivery outside off, Marlon Samuels comes on the frontfoot and drives to sweeper cover for a couple
Ravichandran Ashwin [44.0-4-141-2] is back into the attack
167.6 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, good shot and well stopped. This was short and outside off, Marlon Samuels goes on the backfoot and cuts it hard but Kohli makes a diving half-stop at point
167.5 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, no run, pitched up once again, Marlon Samuels drives but finds extra cover
167.4 Aaron to Sammy, 1 run, attempted yorker but Sammy takes it as a low full toss, drives it to mid off where Ishant makes a diving stop
167.3 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, back of a length and outside off, Marlon Samuels runs it down to third man for one
167.2 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, no run, full and straight from Aaron, Marlon Samuels gets forward and pushes it to covers
167.1 Aaron to Sammy, 1 run, short of length delivery on the off, Sammy stands tall and punches it to cover for one
166.6 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, FOUR!!, good shot, but poor fielding. Flighted delivery outside off, Marlon Samuels comes on the frontfoot and drives it hard to deep extra cover, it wasn't too far from Ashwin but he didn't bother to dive
166.5 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, leg byes, 2 runs, flat and angled in, Marlon Samuels tries to pull but misses, it goes off his legs to fine leg for a couple
166.4 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, floated on middle stump, Marlon Samuels gets forward and blocks
166.3 Ojha to Sammy, 1 run, almost another wicket, Ojha contines to loop it up, Sammy goes back and looks to cut, but plays it a bit early and gets an inside edge that runs past off stump, very close to the off stump that
166.2 Ojha to Sammy, no run, more flight from Ojha, Sammy opens the face and pushes it to point
166.1 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, flighted on the off, Marlon Samuels has all the time in the time in the world to go back and swat it hard to long on for a single
165.6 Aaron to Sammy, no run, full, fast and outside off, Sammy leaves it alone
Darren Sammy, right handed bat, comes to the crease
165.5 Aaron to Baugh, out Bowled!! And here comes the reward! Very good bowling this from Aaron, he has hit good areas consistently and gets his man this time. Another good length delivery just outside off, Baugh stays in the crease and plays a half-hearted cut, only manages an inside edge that uproots off stump. Baugh b Aaron 4(6) [4s-1]
Aaron to Baugh, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
165.4 Aaron to Baugh, no run, excellent delivery that. 143 kmph yorker right on middle stump, Baugh does well to get his bat down in time and dig it out
165.3 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, in the channel around off, Marlon Samuels defends it wide of backward point for one
165.2 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, no run, good areas this, bowls it full and very close to the off stump, Marlon Samuels covers the line and leaves
165.1 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, no run, almost chopped on! Short of length and just outside off, Marlon Samuels doesn't get close to it but hangs his bat out, gets an inside edge that goes past the leg stump to leg gully, very very close to the leg stump
164.6 Ojha to Baugh, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Baugh comes forward and defends patiently this time
164.5 Ojha to Baugh, FOUR!!, risky shot to get off the mark. Inviting flight outside off, Baugh stretches and goes through with the drive though he isn't upto the pitch of it, hits it in the air and wide of covers, the man at sweeper cover was Ashwin and he isn't the quickest
164.4 Ojha to Baugh, no run, flat and straight this time, Baugh comes on the frontfoot to block
164.3 Ojha to Baugh, no run, lots of flight outside off, invites Baugh for the drive and he does exactly that, plays it straight to covers
164.2 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, loopy around off, Marlon Samuels drives it to long off for a single
164.1 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, an appeal for lbw now, flat and angled in, Marlon Samuels tries to defend but the ball sneaks through and hits his back pad, would have gone down with the angle.
Many Indian fans are happy that I have jinxed Bravo. Thank you guys, it's my maiden Test wicket as well.
Carlton Baugh, right handed bat, comes to the crease
163.6 Aaron to Darren Bravo, out Caught by Dhoni!! First Test wicket for Aaron, and it is a big one! Pitches on length around off, nips away slightly as well and goes off the edge as Bravo tries a big drive through the off side. Bravo doesn't wait for the decision and starts walking. Excellent knock that from the man who reminds everyone of Brian Lara, and he gets a good round of applause from the Indian fielders. Very well deserved, young man. Darren Bravo c Dhoni b Aaron 166(284) [4s-17]
Aaron to Darren Bravo, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
163.5 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, stump to stump line this time, Darren Bravo gets forward and defends solidly
Bravo on 166 now. Needs 1 more to equal Lara's average after 13 matches (provided he gets out on 167!).
163.4 Aaron to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, no third man for the left hander and collects four. Full and wide outside off, Darren Bravo throws his bat at it and gets a thick outside edge that flies wide of gully for a boundary
163.3 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, Samuels continues to get runs to third man area, but this time only a single as there is a man there
163.2 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, no run, full in length and just outside off, Marlon Samuels watches it carefully and leaves
163.1 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, no run, short of length and just outside off, Marlon Samuels goes back and cuts it to point
Varun Aaron [22.0-4-75-0] is back into the attack
"This pitch is exclusively made for Sachin Tendulkar", says my colleague Gokul Gopal.
162.6 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, loopy delivery just outside off, Marlon Samuels goes back and cuts it to sweeper cover for an easy single
162.5 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, loopy delivery around off, Marlon Samuels goes back and pushes it to point
162.4 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, flatter and faster on the off, Marlon Samuels stretches and blocks
162.3 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, good flight on the off, Marlon Samuels gets forward and defends
162.2 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, 2 runs, flat delivery on the middle and leg, Marlon Samuels waits back and clips it to fine leg for a couple more
162.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 3 runs, loopy and around middle, Darren Bravo tries to defend but gets a faint inside edge that runs wide of Dhoni to fine leg
161.6 Ishant to Marlon Samuels, no run, a huge appeal for caught behind not given. Once again in good areas just outside off, Marlon Samuels tries the steer to third man once again but misses, did it take the edge? I don't think so.
161.5 Ishant to Marlon Samuels, FOUR!!, nicely played, back of a length and just outside off, Marlon Samuels waits on the backfoot and opens the face of the bat, runs it down to Sunny Gavaskar's favourite area - third man
161.4 Ishant to Darren Bravo, 1 run, slower delivery, falls in a fuller length, Darren Bravo steers it to sweeper cover for one
161.3 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, full and very wide outside off, Darren Bravo doesn't chase it
161.2 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run
161.2 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, another one in the same area, Darren Bravo goes back and pushes it to covers
161.1 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, beaten! Ishant has been India's best bowler today, but has not had much luck. Bowls this in good areas just outside off, Darren Bravo is tempted into playing the frontfoot punch but misses, immediately walks towards square leg to gather his concentration
160.6 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, tries the arm ball, doesn't trouble Samuels as he defends comfortably
By the way, VVS Laxman is back on the field. His long Tea break ends.
160.5 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flatter through the air, Darren Bravo gets a bit of inside edge to square leg
160.4 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, that would have been a replay of the previous delivery but Dhoni has a man at sweeper cover now, so just a single
160.3 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, FOUR!!, and again. Ojha gives it way too much air, Samuels stays back and waits for 10 minutes before slapping it through the off side for four, brings up West Indies' 500.
160.2 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, very slow stuff from Ojha, gives Samuels ample time to go back and defend
160.1 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, loopy delivery on the off, he gets forward and blocks
159.6 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, back to the outside off channel, left alone by Bravo
159.5 Ishant to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, full and down the leg, Marlon Samuels works it to fine leg for a single
159.4 Ishant to Marlon Samuels, no run, back of a length and angled in, he stays back and defends
159.3 Ishant to Darren Bravo, 1 run, first run in this session, this was closer to the off stump and Bravo punched it to sweeper cover
159.2 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, Ishant is testing Bravo's patience, continues to spray it outside off, Bravo resists his temptation and leaves
159.1 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, full and very wide outside off, Darren Bravo lets it go
158.6 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, more flight once again, Marlon Samuels dances down the track and blocks it
158.5 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, floated around off, Marlon Samuels gets a good stride forward and defends
158.4 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, flat and fast this time, angles in and goes off the thigh pad to square leg
158.3 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, generously flighted around off, Marlon Samuels takes a step forward and defends to the man at short cover
158.2 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, slow and straight stuff, Marlon Samuels defends comfortably
158.1 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, tossed up on the off, he goes on the backfoot and blocks
Pragyan Ojha [40.0-9-98-1] is back into the attack
157.6 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, ends a maiden over from Ishant with another leave outside off
157.5 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length delivery on the off, Bravo stands tall and punches to covers
157.4 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, full again but too wide outside off to interest Bravo, left alone again
157.3 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, maintains the line outside off, Bravo is happy to leave this time
157.2 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, good length around the off stump, Darren Bravo punches off the frontfoot to covers where Rahane makes a diving stop. Rahane is in for VVS Laxman, not sure why he is still out
157.1 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, starts with a fullish delivery that is angled away, Darren Bravo lets it go
We're back for the final session. Only 24 overs remaining in the day, thanks to the terrific over rate post lunch. That is the only thing that has gone the bowlers' way so far. Expect more runs in this session.
India once again got through some quick overs in this session. 36 overs in 2 hours. However the bad news is that apart from that stat, nothing is working in their favor. The spinners have been largely ineffective, though Ojha did pick up the wicket of Powell. Bravo is piling on the runs and looks set for a double hundred. The question is, when will Sammy declare? Join us in 20 minutes i.e. at 14:30 for the last session of the day
156.6 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, no run, fuller length delivery reversing in a bit from outside off, blocked out by Marlon Samuels
156.5 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, no run, once again a length delivery outside off, Marlon Samuels taps it to point and looks for a single. Sachin came in running with the ball, but sent in a bad throw which missed the stumps.
156.4 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, no run, good length delivery once again outside off, left alone by Marlon Samuels
156.3 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, no run, good length delivery tailing in from outside off, left alone by Marlon Samuels
156.2 Aaron to Marlon Samuels, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Marlon Samuels eases it to cover.
156.1 Aaron to Darren Bravo, 1 run, short and angled across Darren Bravo, he slashes at it straight to sweeper cover
Varun Aaron [21.0-4-74-0] is back into the attack
155.6 Ishant to Marlon Samuels, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Marlon Samuels hangs his bat out and guides it to point
155.5 Ishant to Marlon Samuels, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, Marlon Samuels moves across a bit too much, but plays it with the bat. He would have been dead plumb if it had struck him on the pads
155.4 Ishant to Marlon Samuels, no run, yorker length delivery on the off stump, Marlon Samuels does well to dig it out.
155.3 Ishant to Marlon Samuels, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Marlon Samuels taps it off the backfoot to cover point and looks for a single, but it has gone straight to a fielder
Leg slip in place
155.2 Ishant to Marlon Samuels, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Marlon Samuels gets across and glances it to fine leg. Thanks to the pace at which Ishant is bowling, Marlon Samuels just had to get a tickle onto that
155.1 Ishant to Marlon Samuels, no run, back of a length delivery angling in from outside off, left alone by Marlon Samuels
154.6 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, this one is also flighted up, Marlon Samuels takes a step forward and drives to the left of Kohli for a single
154.5 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, Ojha gives a lot of loop, Marlon Samuels gets to the pitch of the ball and drives, but the ball is intercepted by Kohli at short cover
154.4 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, straighter on the stumps, Marlon Samuels defends it to the off side
154.3 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, FOUR!!, comes down the track and lofts a slow loopy delivery outside off. He did not hit it well and it bounced just in front of the long off rope
154.2 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, floated up on middle, Marlon Samuels defends it to the leg side
154.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, tossed up on outside off and turning in, Darren Bravo walks into a flick and continues walking for a single
153.6 Ishant to Marlon Samuels, no run, effort ball from Ishant, it was at 142 KMPH, but a touch wide outside off, Marlon Samuels lets it go through to the keeper
153.5 Ishant to Marlon Samuels, FOUR!!, fuller delivery down the pads, Marlon Samuels gets some wood on it. The ball rolls past Dhoni for a boundary, he made no attempt to stop it.
153.4 Ishant to Marlon Samuels, no run, back of a length delivery slanting into the stumps, Marlon Samuels defends off the backfoot. Ishant goes down the wicket and tries to glare at him, but Samuels spots something behind Dhoni
153.3 Ishant to Marlon Samuels, FOUR!!, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Marlon Samuels looks to defend with soft hands. The ball hits the top part of the bat as it runs down in between 4th slip and 2nd slip for a boundary
153.2 Ishant to Marlon Samuels, no run, peach of a delivery from Ishant. It was a good length delivery angled into the stumps and moves away a hint after pitching, Marlon Samuels was beaten by the movement. Samuels acknowledges
153.1 Ishant to Marlon Samuels, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Marlon Samuels defends off the backfoot
152.6 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, drives a fuller delivery to cover and the batsmen scamper across for a quick single
152.5 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, floated up delivery outside off, Marlon Samuels takes a step down the track and drives to the short cover fielder
152.4 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, slower through the air on middle, Marlon Samuels defends it with soft hands
152.3 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, a bit more flight, Marlon Samuels takes a step down the track and pushes back to the bowler
152.2 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, a touch fuller on middle, Marlon Samuels blocks it
152.1 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, well tossed up on the stumps, Marlon Samuels defends it with soft hands
151.6 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length delivery angled away from Darren Bravo who lets it pass through.
151.5 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Darren Bravo defends it in front of the stumps. He thinks about a single, but drops the thought almost immediately
151.4 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, left alone by Darren Bravo
151.3 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, short and wide outside off, Darren Bravo slashes at it away from the body, no feet movement from him and he is beaten.
151.2 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, good length delivery just outside off, Darren Bravo defends from the crease to short cover
151.1 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length delivery slanted across Darren Bravo who lets it go through
Ishant Sharma [24.0-7-53-1] is back into the attack
150.6 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, slow loopy delivery outside off, Marlon Samuels gets across on the front foot and defends
150.5 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, tosses this one up on the leg stump, Marlon Samuels pushes back to the bowler
150.4 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, floats this one outside off, Marlon Samuels gets forward and blocks
150.3 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, tossed up a bit further on the stumps, Marlon Samuels gets forward and defends
150.2 Ojha to Marlon Samuels, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Marlon Samuels defends it with soft hands. 2 slips in place
Marlon Samuels, right handed bat, comes to the crease
150.1 Ojha to Kieran Powell, out Caught by Dhoni!! Finally a wicket. Dhoni throws away the ball into orbit and as Sidhu would say, it would have kissed an airhostess. Flatter delivery outside off, Kieran Powell looked to cut it and got an under edge. Dhoni stayed low and took a good catch. Good knock from Powell comes to an end, another Windies batsman falls in the 80s today. Kieran Powell c Dhoni b Ojha 81(149) [4s-9]
Ojha to Kieran Powell, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
149.6 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, 1 run, this one is punched a bit wide of Kohli at cover. This time he fails to stop it cleanly and the ball rolls to long off for a single
149.5 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, no run, plays a punch off the backfoot to a short delivery outside off, well stopped by Kohli
149.4 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, 1 run, short leg spinner on the leg stump, Darren Bravo gets his front foot across and hammers the pull to deep midwicket for a single
149.3 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, sweeps a fuller delivery to fine leg. Aaron sent in a quick throw and Dhoni, who looked to collect it, let it go through to the stumps. The third umpire probably wanted bit of a change from the singles and flighted up deliveries. Mundane cricket
Third umpire called in for a direct hit. It came from fine leg, Varun Aaron was the fielder. Bravo was well in.
149.2 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, no run, floats this one up on the leg stump, Darren Bravo pushes back to Sachin
149.1 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, 1 run, well tossed up delivery on the leg stump, Kieran Powell dabs it to the leg side for a single
148.6 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, plays a straight drive of a fuller delivery into the ground.
148.5 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, Ojha shortens his length a bit, Darren Bravo looks to cut and misses. It wasn't that short to cut.
148.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up delivery outside off, Darren Bravo gets forward and blocks it
148.3 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, floats this one up way outside off, left alone by Darren Bravo
148.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flat delivery outside off, Darren Bravo gets behind the line of the ball and defends
148.1 Ojha to Kieran Powell, 1 run, tossed up delivery outside off, Kieran Powell drives to long off for a single
147.6 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, 1 run, punches an off break to long off for a single
147.5 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, no run, slow delivery on the leg stump, it turns across Kieran Powell who lets it go through
147.4 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, no run, loopy delivery on the leg stump, Kieran Powell flicks powerfully to Ojha at midwicket
147.3 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, no run, slaps a straight delivery back to Tendulkar
147.2 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, 1 run, fuller delivery on the pads, Darren Bravo flicks it past the leg umpire for a single
147.1 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the leg stump, Kieran Powell flicks it to square leg for a single
146.6 Ojha to Kieran Powell, 1 run, flat delivery turning in from outside off, Kieran Powell dabs it to backward point for a single
146.5 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, straighter delivery outside off, left alone by Kieran Powell
146.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, well tossed up outside off, Darren Bravo plays it down to long on for a single. 150 for Bravo and the partnership
146.3 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, guides a tossed up delivery outside off to backward point for a couple
146.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, well tossed up outside off, it turns in and bounces over the off stump as it is left alone by Darren Bravo
146.1 Ojha to Kieran Powell, 1 run, straighter delivery outside off, Kieran Powell pushes it to cover for a single
145.6 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, leg byes, 1 run, floats this one way down the leg side, Kieran Powell pads it to fine leg for a leg bye
145.5 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, no run, plays a straighter delivery back to the bowler
145.4 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, 1 run, converts a loopy delivery into a half volley and squeezes it to long on
145.3 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, 1 run, well tossed up on the leg stump, Kieran Powell drives it to long on for a single
145.2 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, no run, flat on the pads, Kieran Powell turns it to midwicket
145.1 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, no run, slow loopy delivery on the stumps, Kieran Powell shuffles in his crease and defends
Virat Kohli limps back onto the field again.
144.6 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, tosses this one up from closer to the stumps, Darren Bravo defends it off the backfoot
144.5 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, pushed through quicker outside off, Darren Bravo guides it past slip for a couple
144.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, loopy delivery outside off, Darren Bravo defends off the backfoot
144.3 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter trajectory from Ojha, Darren Bravo defends off the backfoot
144.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, wider outside off, Darren Bravo lets it go through
144.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, well tossed up outside off, left alone by Darren Bravo
Pragyan Ojha [34.0-8-83-0] is back into the attack
143.6 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, no run, takes a step forward and drives a fuller delivery to midwicket
143.5 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, no run, floated up on the leg stump, Kieran Powell gets forward and defends
143.4 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, 1 run, Dhoni calls catch it, as Darren Bravo sweeps a tossed up delivery from Tendulkar to Aaron at fine leg. The ball rolls to the fielder
143.3 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller length delivery, Darren Bravo flicks it to the leg side
143.2 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up delivery on the leg stump, Darren Bravo takes a long stride forward and defends
143.1 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up on the leg stump, Darren Bravo gets on the front foot and defends
Drinks are on the field now . 22 overs have been bowled in one hour. What an over-rate. At this rate, India might end up bowling 100-105 overs in a day
142.6 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, dabs this delivery down to the square leg region. Declines the single as Dhoni was quick to reach the ball.
142.5 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, loopy delivery on the middle stump, Kieran Powell defends it to the bowler
142.4 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, 1 run, fuller delivery on the leg stump, Darren Bravo drives it to long on for a single
142.3 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, slow and straight on the middle stump, Darren Bravo drives it to cover
142.2 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter delivery on the leg stump, Darren Bravo goes on the backfoot and defends
142.1 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up on the leg stump, Darren Bravo makes room and drives to cover
141.6 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, no run, turns a flat delivery on the pads to the square leg region
141.5 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, no run, flatter delivery on the leg stump, Kieran Powell plays it back to the bowler
141.4 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, FOUR!!, pushes it off the backfoot through the covers. Ashwin jogs slowly from sweeper cover and lets the ball roll over. That brings up Powell's highest Test score
141.3 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, no run, this one is tossed up outside off, Kieran Powell looks to pad it away and misses
141.2 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, 2 runs, generously floats this one up outside off, Kieran Powell drives it to Ashwin at deep extra cover for a couple
141.1 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, FOUR!!, flatter leg spinner turning into Kieran Powell who gets across and pulls it through midwicket for a boundary
140.6 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, straighter delivery on middle, Darren Bravo defends in front of the stumps
140.5 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, 1 run, Sehwag tosses this up on middle, Kieran Powell makes room and plays the inside out drive to long off
140.4 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Darren Bravo drives it to long off for a single
140.3 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter delivery on the leg stump, Darren Bravo gets a thickish inside edge to where a leg slip would be standing
140.2 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, floated up on the leg stump, Darren Bravo defends it to the leg side
140.1 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, 1 run, fuller delivery on the middle stump, Kieran Powell makes room and drives to long off for a single
139.6 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, this one is also down the leg side, Darren Bravo glances it to fine leg for a couple
139.5 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, no run, floater down the leg side, Darren Bravo looks to flick and misses.
139.4 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller delivery on the stumps, Darren Bravo defends
139.3 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, no run, caught behind appeal. Shorter delivery outside the leg stump, Darren Bravo wanted to pull it into the sea, misses. The ball lobs up and Dhoni takes the 'catch'. But the umpire is not interested
139.2 Tendulkar to Darren Bravo, no run, this one is also an off break outside the leg stump, Darren Bravo defends it off the front foot
139.1 Tendulkar to Kieran Powell, 1 run, starts off with a short off break on the leg stump, it fails to bounce and Kieran Powell plays it to deep midwicket for a single
Sachin 'Paaji' into the attack. The home crowd is understandably, making a lot of noise
Sachin Tendulkar, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack
138.6 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, floated up down the leg side, Darren Bravo misses the flick. Sehwag appeals. Was it for a wide?
138.5 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, short delivery on the off stump, Darren Bravo cuts it from the stumps to deep extra cover for a couple
138.4 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, full pitched delivery on the leg stump, Darren Bravo dabs it to the leg side
138.3 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller delivery outside off, Darren Bravo drives it to Gambhir at cover
138.2 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, this one is on a good length as well, Darren Bravo blocks it to the leg side
138.1 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up on the leg stump, Darren Bravo presses forward and defends
138.1 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no ball, 1 run, length delivery on the pads, Kieran Powell drives to long on for a single. Sehwag oversteps, extra run to the total
137.6 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, shorter delivery on the off stump, it was begging to be hit and Bravo obliged. He transfers his weight on the backfoot and punches it through the covers for another boundary
137.5 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 1 run, flighted up delivery on the leg stump, Kieran Powell punches it to long on for a single
137.4 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, floats this one outside the leg stump, Darren Bravo whips it to backward square leg for a single
137.3 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, slow delivery on the leg stump, Darren Bravo takes a good stride forward to block
137.2 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 1 run, tossed up on the leg stump, Kieran Powell comes forward and drives it to long on
137.1 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, slow straighter delivery on the leg stump, Kieran Powell defends off the backfoot
136.6 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, crisp, clean shot from Bravo. Floated up outside off, Darren Bravo lets loose a booming drive through the covers. The ball races away to the boundary
136.5 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, 1 run, too full and fast, Kieran Powell flicks it to fine leg for a single
136.4 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, straighter delivery played back to the bowler
136.3 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, 1 run, comes on the front foot and plays an inside out drive along the ground to long off
136.2 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, 1 run, turning in from outside the leg stump, Kieran Powell turns it to deep midwicket for a single
136.1 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, gently floated up on the middle stump, Kieran Powell defends it off the backfoot
135.6 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, pushed through quicker on the pads, Darren Bravo defends it in front of his pads
135.5 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, gets forward to a straighter delivery on a good length and defends
135.4 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter and shorter outside off, Darren Bravo punches it to cover point
135.3 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 1 run, tossed up on middle, Kieran Powell gets forward and drives it past Ashwin for a single. Once again bad fielding from Ashwin
135.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flicks a full pitched delivery on the leg stump to fine leg
135.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up on the middle stump, Darren Bravo plays it back to Ashwin who dives to his right and stops it. Applauded by Dhoni
134.6 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, 1 run, pushed through a bit on the off stump, Darren Bravo plays it from the crease to sweeper cover for a single
134.5 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, bowled down the leg side, Darren Bravo misses the flick
134.4 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, pitched up on the leg stump, Darren Bravo flicks to midwicket
134.3 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, slower through the air, this one is pitched on the leg stump, Darren Bravo defends off the front foot
134.2 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Darren Bravo punches to cover
134.1 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller delivery on the leg stump, turned to the leg side
133.6 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, goes back and pushes at a delivery which skids onto his pads.
133.5 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, gets on the front foot and defends this fuller delivery outside off
133.4 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, flights this one up a bit more, Kieran Powell plays it to the leg side
133.3 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, tossed up on the leg stump, Kieran Powell defends it
133.2 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 2 runs, tossed up delivery which spins into the pads, Kieran Powell glances it wide of Laxman at leg slip for a couple
133.1 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, floater on the leg stump, Kieran Powell flicks it to midwicket
132.6 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, 1 run, pushes this length delivery to cover point and scampers across for a quick single
132.5 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, takes a good stride forward and defends a fuller delivery
132.4 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, backfoot defence by Kieran Powell off a delivery which turns in from leg stump
132.3 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, pushes this straigter delivery back to the bowler
132.2 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Kieran Powell defends off the front foot
132.1 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, 1 run, floated up delivery on the middle stump, Darren Bravo gets forward and guides it to point for a single
The umpires are having a look at the ball. They have changed it.
131.6 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, slow flighted up delivery pitching outside the leg stump, Kieran Powell gets across on the front foot for a single
131.5 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, tossed up on the leg stump, Kieran Powell flicks it to midwicket
131.4 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flicks this delivery off his pads to fine leg for a single.
131.3 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, this one pitches outside the leg stump, Darren Bravo comes forward and defends
131.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, floats this one up on middle, Darren Bravo gets forward and defends
131.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, faster delivery on the off stump, Darren Bravo plays it to the off side
The last time all the top 5 batsmen of a team went past 50 in a Test innings was by South Africa against India at Centurion
130.6 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, drifts onto the pads, Kieran Powell pushes off the backfoot to midwicket
130.5 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, tossed up length delivery on the off stump, Kieran Powell defends solidly
130.4 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, slow loopy delivery pitching outside the leg stump and turning in, Kieran Powell presses forward and defends
130.3 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, tossed up on the leg stump, Kieran Powell turns it to midwicket
130.2 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flatter delivery outside off, Darren Bravo drives it to long off for a single
130.1 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, 1 run, once again Sehwag drifts on the pads, Kieran Powell turns it to deep midwicket for a single
All 5 West Indies top order batsmen have gone past 50.
129.6 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller delivery on middle, Darren Bravo comes on the front foot to defend
129.5 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, leg byes, 2 runs, floated up on the leg stump, Darren Bravo looks to flick off his pads, doesn't get any bat on that. The ball rolls to fine leg and batsmen take a couple
129.4 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 1 run, turns away from middle stump, Kieran Powell pushes it to long off for a single. With that he brings up his second Test fifty
129.3 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, full toss on the leg stump, Darren Bravo drives it down to long on for a single
129.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, floated up on the stumps, Darren Bravo gets forward and defends
129.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, pushed through quicker on the stumps, Darren Bravo plays it to cover
128.6 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, 1 run, gets back and across to punch a flat delivery to the right of Sehwag, he fails to stop it. Easy single for Bravo
128.5 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, loopy delivery pitching outside the leg stump, Darren Bravo dabs it in front of him
128.4 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, short and wide outside off, Darren Bravo mistimes the cut to cover.
128.3 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, tosses this one up on the leg stump from over the stumps, Darren Bravo gets forward to defend
128.2 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, murdered by Darren Bravo. Floated up outside off, Darren Bravo cuts the ball into two, but he has played it straighter past a diving Rohit Sharma at cover. Gambhir in the deep fails to stop the ball from crossing the rope
128.1 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, 1 run, tossed up delivery outside off, Kieran Powell gets on the backfoot and drives to sweeper cover for a single
127.6 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller delivery on the leg stump, Darren Bravo plays with a straight drive back to the bowler
127.5 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, goes back and across to push at a delivery which turns and bounces to the middle stump
127.4 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, negative bowling by Ashwin, this one is pitched a stump outside the leg stump, it turns into Darren Bravo who flicks to midwicket
127.3 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 1 run, shorter delivery on the middle stump, Kieran Powell punches it to long on for a single
127.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, floats this one up on the leg stump, Darren Bravo glances it to fine leg for a single
127.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller delivery on the stumps, Darren Bravo flicks it to midwicket
126.6 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, finally some turn for Sehwag as he tosses this one up on the off stump, Kieran Powell lets it go through to the keeper
126.5 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, FOUR!!, what power! Another shorter delivery outside off, Kieran Powell watches it till the last and punches it through the covers for a boundary.
126.4 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, gets front and across for a defence, he is playing the spinners with ease
126.3 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, slow delivery on the middle stump, Kieran Powell presses forward in defence
126.2 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, 1 run, shorter delivery outside off, Darren Bravo punches it to sweeper cover off the backfoot
126.1 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, 1 run, flighted delivery outside off, no turn of drift for Sehwag as Kieran Powell drives it to long off for a single
125.6 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 1 run, tossed up delivery on the middle stump, Kieran Powell makes room and eases it through to long off for a single
125.5 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, Ashwin shortens his length a bit, Kieran Powell flicks it to Rohit Sharma at midwicket.
125.4 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, fuller delivery on the leg stump, Kieran Powell nudges it to midwicket
125.3 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, straighter one on the off stump, Kieran Powell pushes it back to the bowler
125.2 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, ripper from Ashwin. Tossed up on the leg stump, it turns across Kieran Powell into Dhoni's gloves.
125.1 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, floated up on the leg stump, Kieran Powell takes a good stride forward and defends
124.6 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, 1 run, pushed through quicker on the off stump, Kieran Powell pushes it to the right of the bowler. Sehwag ambled across to stop it, but let it go, so did Rohit Sharma at cover
124.5 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, this one is a touch faster but once again wide outside off, Kieran Powell lets it go through
124.4 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, wide delivery outside off, left alone by Kieran Powell
124.3 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, tossed up on the leg stump, Kieran Powell pushes it to the leg side
124.2 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Kieran Powell defends off the backfoot
124.1 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, floated up on the off stump, Kieran Powell punches it back to the bowler
123.6 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, straighter delivery on the middle stump, Darren Bravo takes a good stride forward and defends
123.5 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, floats up this delivery outside off, Darren Bravo plays it to sweeper cover for a couple
123.4 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, lucky escape for Bravo, Laxman was stationed at leg slip. Flighted up delivery on the leg stump, Darren Bravo looks to turn it to the leg side and gets a thick inside edge which goes past Dhoni's gloves to the fine leg boundary
123.3 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, tossed up on the leg stump, Darren Bravo nudges it to fine leg for a couple
123.2 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 1 run, flatter delivery outside off, Kieran Powell punches it off the backfoot past the non sriker. Ashwin tries to stop it with his leg, but is unsuccessful
123.1 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, a quicker off break on the middle stump, Kieran Powell waits for it to turn and defends
122.6 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, shorter delivery outside off, Darren Bravo goes back and punches hard, can't find past Rohit Sharma at cover
122.5 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up delivery on the stumps, Darren Bravo comes forward nicely and defends
122.4 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, floated up way outside off, left alone by Darren Bravo
122.3 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, 1 run, fuller delivery on the middle stump, Kieran Powell covers the line and drives to wide long off. Kohli at cover seems to have done some damage to his right knee as he dived to his left. Kohli is limping off the field.
122.2 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, some drama. Gentle floater on the leg stump, Kieran Powell nudges it to the leg side and looks for a run. Darren doesn't want the single and sends him back, Powell makes the crease well before Dhoni's throw reaches the stumps.
122.1 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, 1 run, starts off with a fuller delivery outside off, Darren Bravo has no trouble in driving it to long off
Sehwag gets ready to bowl his sixth over
121.6 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, tossed up delivery pitching outside the leg stump, Kieran Powell plunges forward and defends. Ashwin begins with a maiden
121.5 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, flatter delivery outside off, it doesn't turn much, Kieran Powell presents the full face of the bat
121.4 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, floated up on middle and leg, Kieran Powell goes back and defends
121.3 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, slow off spinner on the off stump, Kieran Powell comes forward and plays with soft hands
121.2 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, flatter delivery on the leg stump again, Kieran Powell pads it away to the leg side
121.1 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, slow loopy fuller length outside the leg stump, Kieran Powell comes forward and defends
The players are back onto the field. Bravo and Powell will look to dominate further.
This session has once again belonged to the West Indies. Darren Bravo has been sublime as he stroked his third Test century. Ishant Sharma troubled Kirk Edwards and he sent him back for a good 86. Kieran Powell was hit on the helmet on the first ball he faced but he has batted with confidence since then. He has played the spinners well as West Indies scored 111 runs in this session for the loss of one wicket. India have a lot of toil ahead of them in the next session which begins at 12:10 PM IST.
120.6 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, loops it up on middle and off, Darren plunges forward and smothers it to the ground, that will be lunch
Last ball before lunch.
120.5 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, slightly short outside off, Darren cracks it to cover point but straight to the fielder
120.4 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, this one goes straight on middle and leg, Darren taps it to short cover
120.3 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter on the off stump, dabbed to the off side
120.2 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up on middle, defended to short cover
120.1 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, floats it with a bit more loop and it spins away outside off, left alone by Darren
119.6 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, fires the quicker one on the stumps, Powell dabs it back to the bowler
119.5 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump, Powell opens his stance and taps it to square leg
119.4 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, quicker ball on middle, defended back to the bowler
119.3 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, tossed up on the stumps, Darren makes room and presents the full face of the bat, drives it to long off
119.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, Darren pats it to the leg side
119.1 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 1 run, slightly short but on leg stump, Powell works it to deep square leg
118.6 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter ball on middle, Darren defends it
118.5 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, 1 run, flights this generously just outside off, Powell angles the bat and pushes it to cover
118.4 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, 1 run, bowls it slower through the air, Darren eases the drive to sweeper cover
118.3 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, 1 run, gives this a lot more air outside off, Powell drives it hard to short extra cover, Kohli tries to stop it but the ball bursts through his fingers, he is in pain but he is alright
118.2 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, pushed back to the bowler
118.1 Sehwag to Kieran Powell, no run, tossed up delivery on the middle and leg stump, Powell taps it to the leg side
Virender Sehwag [3.0-0-23-0] is back into the attack
117.6 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, on the middle and leg stump line and Darren nurdles it to short mid
117.5 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, driven to short cover
117.4 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter delivery on leg stump, nudged to the leg side
117.3 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, loud shout for an LBW, but not given, quicker ball and it spins away a touch on the off stump, Darren gets hit on the pad, Ashwin appeals but umpire Hill says not out, it had pitched in line and would have hit the stumps, but Darren had gotten an inside edge which saved him
117.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter ball on leg stump, Darren blocks it
117.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump, pushed back to the bowler
116.6 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, quicker ball and spinning in a touch on the off stump, Powell taps it to short cover off the back foot
116.5 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, this one spins back in, Powell plunges forward and stabs at it, gets an inside edge onto the pads but it falls safely
116.4 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, tossed up and full on off, Powell squeezes it back to Ojha
116.3 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, quicker ball just outside off, Powell is solid in defence
116.2 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, slightly short outside off, Powell mistimes the pull to mid wicket
116.1 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, flatter and full just outside off, Powell defends it
115.6 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, what a way to get to his 3rd Test CENTURY, tossed up but too full outside off, Darren stays on the front foot and caresses the drive past cover, goes to the boundary, quiet celebration this time as he takes his cap off and raises the bat, it is his second century in this series and his third in the last six innings, truly, Brian Charles Lara has been re-incarnated
115.5 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 1 run, quicker ball and wide outside off, Powell pushes it to cover
115.4 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, gives this some loop on the middle and leg stump, Powell dead bats it to the ground
115.3 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, flatter delivery and it goes straight on outside off, Powell lets it go
115.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, tosses it up just outside off, driven to long off
115.1 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 1 run, lands this short of length outside off, Powell stays back and punches it to sweeper cover
114.6 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump and it spins away down the leg side, Darren misses out on the fine leg glance as Dhoni moves to his right and prevents it from going further
114.5 Ojha to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, short and slow on the stumps, Darren latches onto it and mauls the pull shot to the deep backward square leg boundary
114.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, quicker ball and going straight on with the arm outside off, Darren pushes at it and gets another outside edge, but it goes wide of first slip and to third man for a couple
114.3 Ojha to Kieran Powell, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, Powell taps it softly to point, Dhoni goes after it and collects it, he turns and fires the throw to short leg who is backing up, but Darren makes it safely
114.2 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, this one is straight on the stumps, Powell dabs it to point
114.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, tossed up on the off stump, Darren comes forward and works it to deep mid wicket
113.6 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, flatter ball and wide outside off, Powell leaves it
113.5 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, forces this one through to sweeper cover
113.4 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 1 run, slightly short outside off and Powell punches it to sweeper cover
113.3 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, loops it up on off and it spins away, Powell plays inside the line and the ball spins past the edge
113.2 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, flatter ball on the off stump, Powell defends it
113.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, slightly short outside off, Darren crashes it off the front foot to sweeper cover
112.6 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, tossed up just outside off and Darren eases it to long on
112.5 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, gives this some rip outside off and it breaks back in sharply, Darren leaves it, that was close to the off stump but it was well left in the end
112.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up and it goes straight outside off, Darren lets it go
112.3 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted delivery and given a lot of loop outside off, spins back in after hitting the footmarks, Darren plays inside the line and the ball spins in, goes past the bat and hits the pad, hits Dhoni's gloves and lobs to Dravid who dives forward at first slip, no bat involved there
112.2 Ojha to Kieran Powell, 1 run, tossed up and full outside off, driven to long off
112.1 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, fires it quicker just outside off, Powell hangs back and blocks it
111.6 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, this one skids through just outside off, punched back to Ashwin
111.5 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter ball on middle, Powell plays it late and pushes it to backward point
111.4 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 1 run, fuller in length on the pads, Powell nudges it to mid wicket
111.3 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, flatter ball angling in on the middle and leg stump, Powell punches it back to the bowler
111.2 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, quicker and slightly short outside off, Powell steers it to backward point
111.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, drifting in on the stumps, Darren dabs it to point
110.6 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 3 runs, flatter delivery and it goes straight on just outside off, Darren pushes at it softly and the edge falls short of Dravid at first slip, it goes past him and to third man where Ishant has a lot of ground to cover, they take three comfortable runs
110.5 Ojha to Kieran Powell, 1 run, this is a very slow pitch indeed, this one gently spins back in, Powell has lots of time to go on the backfoot and nurdle it to fine leg
110.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flighted delivery and bowled over the batsman's eyeline, Darren plunges forward and uses his wrists nicely, twirls it to long on
110.3 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter ball on the off stump, pushed to cover
110.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Darren smothers it
110.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, this one breaks back in just outside off, Darren stays back and punches it back to the bowler
109.6 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, flatter ball outside off, Powell plunges forward and pads it away to the off side, stifled shout for an LBW but that was hitting him outside the line of off stump
109.5 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, flighted delivery on middle, Powell defends it solidly
109.4 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, flatter delivery on middle, Powell blocks it
109.3 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, FOUR!!, this is glorious batting, flatter ball and slightly full outside off, Powell shimmies down the track and gets to the pitch, whacks it past short cover and the ball races away to the long off fence
109.2 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, flatter ball on middle, defended back to the bowler
109.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Darren drives it to sweeper cover
Ravichandran Ashwin [29.0-2-96-2] is back into the attack
108.6 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, this one spins in slowly on the stumps, Powell has ample time to go on the back foot and punch it to mid off
108.5 Ojha to Kieran Powell, FOUR!!, this is great stuff, tossed up delivery just outside off, Powell charges down the track and wallops it wide of mid off as the ball screams away to the wide long off fence
108.4 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, again this one breaks back in, Powell taps it to mid on
108.3 Ojha to Kieran Powell, no run, tossed up and spinning in on middle and leg, Powell nudges it to short leg
108.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, again slightly short outside off, Darren stays back and cracks it to deep backward point
108.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter and slightly short just outside off, Darren goes back and punches it to cover
Pragyan Ojha [29.0-7-63-0] is back into the attack
107.6 Ishant to Kieran Powell, no run, Ishant responds with a bouncer but Powell ducks
107.5 Ishant to Kieran Powell, FOUR!!, super shot from Powell, he is looking in confident touch, length ball outside off, Powell gets forward and punches it with a high elbow, Tendulkar fails to get to it at mid off and the ball scoots away to the fence
107.4 Ishant to Kieran Powell, no run, well bowled by Ishant, that was not far from the off stump, full ball and nipping back in a touch outside off, Powell judges it well and leaves it
107.3 Ishant to Kieran Powell, no run, short of length but not close to the off stump, Powell shoulders arms
107.2 Ishant to Kieran Powell, 2 runs, length ball outside off, Powell stays forward and goes for the drive through cover with an angled bat, the ball goes past Ojha at gully who initially gives up the chase, but he realizes that the ball is slowing up as it reaches the ropes at deep backward point, he pulls it back in as they sneak a couple
107.1 Ishant to Kieran Powell, no run, short of length but bowls it wide outside off, Powell does not bother chasing after it
106.6 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, 1 run, tossed up on the middle and leg stump, Powell covers the line and eases it to long on
106.5 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, quicker ball on the stumps, nudged to short leg
106.4 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, flatter ball outside off, Powell goes on the backfoot and punches it to mid off
106.3 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, FOUR!!, catch dropped by Ashwin, bowls this slower through the air, Powell again skips down the track and blasts it to the left of Ashwin, he moves to the left and gets a hand to it, but it bursts through his hand and goes to the long on boundary, difficult chance though
106.2 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, tossed up and it spins away outside off, Powell leaves it
106.1 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, bowls a low full toss on the stumps, the ball dips on Powell as he bunts it back to the bowler
105.6 Ishant to Kieran Powell, 1 run, pitched up just outside off, Powell goes on the backfoot and taps it to cover point for a quick single
105.5 Ishant to Kieran Powell, no run, good reply though from Ishant, back of a length delivery and angling away in the channel outside off, Powell has a feel for it and gets beaten
105.4 Ishant to Kieran Powell, FOUR!!, Ishant undoes all the good work by straying one on the pads, Powell clips it to deep mid wicket, no chance of the fielders stopping that
105.3 Ishant to Kieran Powell, no run, good length and angles it across, gets it to cut back in, Powell leaves it and the ball just sneaks past the off stump
105.2 Ishant to Darren Bravo, 1 run, short of a good length just outside off, Darren dabs it to cover
105.1 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length delivery angled across outside off, Darren gets forward and shoulders arms
104.6 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, slightly flatter and spinning away a touch, Powell goes on the backfoot and taps it to the off side, the ball bounces just past the off stump
104.5 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, quicker and fuller on the stumps, Powell dead bats it to the ground
104.4 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, FOUR!!, what a way to get off the mark, positive stuff from Powell, Ashwin gives this flighted delivery a lot of air on middle, Powell skips down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball, hammers it high and straight down the ground, one bounce over the ropes
104.3 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, drifting in on middle, Powell defends it
104.2 Ashwin to Kieran Powell, no run, flatter delivery angling in on middle and leg, Powell defends it back to the bowler
104.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, tosses it up on the off stump, Darren gets forward and pushes it to cover
Ravichandran Ashwin [27.0-2-86-2] is back into the attack
103.6 Ishant to Kieran Powell, no run, wonderful way to end the over, hurls the bouncer on the stumps and Powell has no clue about it, he takes his eyes off the ball and it hits him flush on the side of the helmet
Kieran Powell, left handed bat, comes to the crease
Drinks are on the field now. This wicket has come at a vital time for India. Their heads were dropping as this partnership motored along, but this will give them some confidence.
103.5 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, out Caught by Dhoni!! Finally, Ishant gets the vital wicket. He lands this delivery on a short of length and it straightens off the deck just outside off, Kirk pokes at it and the thick edge flies to Dhoni who moves to his right to take the catch, Kirk departs after playing a good innings. Kirk Edwards c Dhoni b Ishant 86(165) [4s-13]
Ishant to Kirk Edwards, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
103.4 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, back of a length and keeps it tight around the off stump, Kirk taps it to short cover
103.3 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, 2 runs, full ball and angling in on middle and off, Kirk comes forward and pushes at it, the ball takes the inside edge and rolls to backward square leg for a couple
103.2 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, back of a length ball in the zone outside off, Kirk shoulders arms
103.1 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, good length ball slanting in close to the off stump, Kirk stays on the front foot and taps it to short cover
102.6 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up outside the off stump, Darren plunges forward and defends it to the off side
102.5 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, gives this a lot of air but overcooks the length, Kirk pushes it in between the silly mid off fielder and the bowler, rolls to long off
102.4 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, flighted delivery and slowly spinning away just outside off, Kirk watches it and dabs it to short third, thinks about a single but Darren sends him back
102.3 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, tossed up but on the pads, Darren clips it to deep mid wicket
102.2 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, flighted delivery but too full on off stump, Kirk drills it to long off
102.1 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, loops it up and it spins away outside off, Kirk watches it and leaves it
101.6 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, hurls the bouncer but Darren ducks under it, thats got the Mumbai crowd going as they scream in delight
101.5 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, short ball on the middle and leg stump, Darren stays back and works it to square leg
101.4 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, fullish ball on the off stump, Darren taps it to short mid
101.3 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length on the middle and leg stump, nudged to mid wicket
101.2 Ishant to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, short of length delivery just outside off, Darren stays back and punches it to sweeper cover for a couple, Gambhir runs to his left and does the fielding
101.1 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length and angled across outside off, punched to mid off
Ishant Sharma [20.0-7-37-0] is back into the attack
100.6 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, flighted delivery and full on middle, drilled back to the bowler
100.5 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, tossed up just outside off, gets forward and pushes it to mid off
100.4 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, flatter ball outside off, Kirk defends it
100.3 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, good ball that, bowls it slower through the air and gives it a lot more loop, the ball grips the surface as Kirk pushes forward, the ball spins away past the outside edge
100.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, tossed up and it spins back into Darren, he covers the spin by going back and swatting it to deep mid wicket
100.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, quicker ball and wide outside off, left alone by Darren
99.6 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, FOUR!!, poor over this from Aaron, short ball outside off, Kirk stays back and thumps the pull in between the gap at mid on and mid wicket, goes to the wide long on fence
Aaron again misses his run-up there. I recall that he missed his run-up at least 3-4 times yesterday.
99.5 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, fuller in length outside off, Kirk drives it to cover
99.4 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, FOUR!!, Aaron misses his line there, full ball but it is too straight on the pads, Kirk whips it to the vacant deep square leg region for a boundary
99.3 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, pitched up and on the off stump, Kirk blocks it to mid on
99.2 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Kirk punches it to short extra cover
99.1 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, fuller length ball on the middle and leg stump, Kirk whips it to mid wicket but finds the fielder
98.6 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, fires the quicker ball but it is again not close to the off stump, Darren does not play at that
98.5 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up but it is wide outside off, Darren lets it go
98.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter delivery and it hits the rough to spin back in a little outside off, Darren leaves it
98.3 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, tossed up just outside off, driven off the front foot to long off
98.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 3 runs, Ojha drags it short and it spins back a touch outside off, Darren goes on the backfoot and punches it past Ashwin at cover who dives over to his right, the ball heads to the deep extra cover fence, but Aaron dives to his left and stops it from going to the boundary
98.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted delivery and given a lot of air outside off, Darren plunges forward and drives it to cover
Pragyan Ojha [26.0-7-55-0] is back into the attack
97.6 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, angled in on middle and off, Kirk gets behind the line and blocks it solidly to the off side
97.5 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, good length ball on middle and off, Kirk dabs it to cover
97.4 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, FOUR!!, edged but safe, length ball close to the off stump, Kirk pushes hard at it, takes the outside edge that flies wide of second slip, goes to the third man fence
97.3 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, goodish length ball and straight just outside off, Kirk pushes it to mid off, that ball held up on the deck
97.2 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, good length ball on the pads, Kirk pushes it to mid on
97.1 Aaron to Darren Bravo, 1 run, short of length delivery and slanting in on the off stump, Darren drops it to the off side and takes off for a quick single
Dhoni is getting his fingers taped. He had taken a blow on his left thumb while Ishant was bowling.
96.6 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, back of a length delivery just outside the off stump, Kirk punches it to mid off
96.5 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, angles in a length ball close to the off stump, Kirk pushes it to point
96.4 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, length ball outside off, Kirk punches it hard into the ground, bounces over Ishant who palms it to mid on
96.3 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, short ball on middle and off, Kirk hops back and gets on top of the bounce, fends it to the leg side
96.2 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, stays wide of the crease and pitches it up outside off, Kirk comes forward and defends it back to Ishant
96.1 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, Ishant is settling into a nice rhythm here, lands this on a good length and it nips back in a touch just outside off, Kirk plays inside the line of the ball and it goes past the edge
95.6 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, length ball close to the off stump, Darren blocks it
95.5 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, good length ball outside off, Darren pushes it to cover
95.4 Aaron to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, this is great stuff, Aaron bangs it short outside off, Darren rocks back and clubs the pull shot to the wide long on boundary, did not have it under control but he had hit it hard
95.3 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, angled in short but on leg stump, Kirk tucks it off his pads to fine leg
95.2 Aaron to Darren Bravo, 1 run, short ball just outside off, Darren stands tall and glides it to third man
95.1 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, full ball slanting in just outside off, Darren stays forward and crisply drives it to cover, but Kohli dives to his right and stops it from going any further
94.6 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, and again, the late movement is troubling Dhoni, this one is on a good length outside off and Kirk leaves it, but the ball curves away sharply after going past the off stump, Dhoni dives again to his left and gets hit on the left thumb, but he is alright
94.5 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, byes, FOUR!!, poor keeping by Dhoni, short of length delivery that darts back in sharply outside off, Kirk looks to slice it through point but the ball goes under the inside edge of the bat, the ball wobbles away late as it reaches Dhoni, he dives to his left but does not stop it, goes to the fine leg fence for byes
94.4 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, length ball and probing away just outside off, Kirk taps it to short mid wicket
94.3 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, full ball angling in just outside off, Kirk gets forward and gets an inside edge onto the pads, rolls to the off side as Kirk thinks about a single, but Darren is not interested
94.2 Ishant to Darren Bravo, 1 run, back of a length delivery angled across just outside off, Darren covers the line and looks to defend, the ball takes the outside edge and rolls to third man
94.1 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, pitched up close to the off stump, Darren gets forward and blocks it back to the bowler
93.6 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, shortish ball and it sits up nicely outside off, Kirk punches it to cover
93.5 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, length ball and there is a hint of away movement outside off, Kirk shoulders arms
93.4 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, short of a good length and it veers away wide outside off, Kirk does not offer a shot
93.3 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, short of length delivery in the corridor just outside off, Kirk leaves it on length
93.2 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, good length ball on the stumps, Kirk whips it to mid wicket, but his timing is not spot on
93.1 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, hangs the length back and it is close to the off stump, Kirk defends it to short cover
92.6 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, good length ball on the off stump, Kirk covers the angle by nurdling it to square leg
92.5 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, short of length delivery and it cuts back in, but Kirk seems to know where his off stump is, he does not play at it
92.4 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, this one goes straight on in the zone outside off, Kirk shoulders arms
92.3 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, another good ball, full ball angling in around the off stump, gets it to nip back in, Kirk judges it well and leaves it
92.2 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, good comeback from Ishant, this one pitches on a length and it kicks up from the deck, jags away off the seam as Kirk hangs his bat out, the ball blazes past the outside edge
92.1 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, 2 runs, Kirk is immediately away as well, Ishant gets it full and just outside off, Kirk gets forward and presents the high elbow, drives it wide of Tendulkar at mid off, rolls to widish long off for a couple
Ishant Sharma [17.0-6-33-0] is back into the attack
91.6 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, full length ball on the off stump, driven back to the bowler, excellent start for the West Indies today
91.5 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, good length ball but angling it well down the leg side, Darren misses the leg glance and Dhoni takes it
91.4 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length delivery angled in sharply from wide of the crease, Darren nudges it off his pads to square leg
91.3 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, switches the angle and comes round the wicket, hurls the bouncer just outside off, Darren stands tall and fends it to gully
91.2 Aaron to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, this is even better from Darren, overpitched again from Aaron and Darren smokes it past the bowler as the ball purrs away to the long off fence
91.1 Aaron to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, what a way to start the day, 1000 Test runs for Darren Bravo, Aaron angles across a full pitched ball on the off stump, Darren presents the full face of the bat and eases into the straight drive, caresses it to the long off boundary
Interesting stat: This is the first time since 1976 that the top four West Indies batsmen have got half centuries in a Test innings.
Right, out come the two batsmen. The Indian fielders have to be sharp while the bowlers will be looking to bowl the right lengths. This is Sid V to take you through till lunch.
Welcome to the second day of the third Test match between India and West Indies from the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. The Windies top order batted confidently on a pitch that had no assistance for both pacers and spinners. Ashwin was the only bowler who caused some problems to the batsmen. India were not helped by some dropped catches and they would be looking to put in a better performance today. Join us in 25 minutes for the action.
It has been a pleasure bringing the live coverage of the first day. Do join us for the coverage tomorrow at 9:30 IST. Till then, it's gooodbye from the commentary desk. Have a nice evening
West Indies have batted really well on a wicket which has offered nothing to the bowlers, pacers and spinners alike. The openers put on a solid opening stand of 137, but got out in the space of 13 runs. Both of them were snared by Ashwin who looked good during that period. But Bravo and Edwards ensured that there were no more slip-ups. Both of them played some delightful strokes and notched up their fifties. India have had their share of chances, but dropped a few easy catches. The last one was of Bravo who was put down by Dravid at first slip. Indian bowlers need to bowl better on day 2 if they want to keep the West Indies from getting to a big total.
90.6 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Kirk Edwards presses forward in defence. That will be Stumps on day 1
90.5 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, slow loopy delivery outside off, spinning away, left alone by Kirk Edwards
90.4 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, straighter delivery on the middle stump, Kirk Edwards defends off the front foot
90.3 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flatter delivery outside off, Darren Bravo guides it to point region off the front foot for a single
90.2 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, floated up on the leg stump, Kirk Edwards turns it to midwicket for a single
90.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, fuller delivery on the middle stump, Darren Bravo plays it to long on for a single
89.6 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, faster leg spinner down the leg side, left alone by Kirk Edwards
89.5 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, floated up on the leg stump, Kirk Edwards taps it to the leg side
89.4 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flatter delivery outside off, Darren Bravo cuts it to sweeper cover for a single
89.3 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, slower loopy delivery on the middle stump and turning away, Darren Bravo defends it to cover
89.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter delivery on the off stump, Darren Bravo comes on the front foot and defends
89.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, floated up on the off stump, Darren Bravo presses forward in defence
Ravichandran Ashwin [26.0-2-85-2] is back into the attack
88.6 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, tossed up half volley on the stumps, Kirk Edwards digs it in front of the stumps.
88.5 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Kirk Edwards gets forward and defends
88.4 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, floated up on the middle stump, Kirk Edwards dabs it to the leg side
88.3 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, FOUR!!, superb stroke from Kirk Edwards. Tossed up on the leg stump, Kirk Edwards gets forward and drives it really hard through midwicket for a boundary
88.2 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, another tossed up delivery outside off, Kirk Edwards digs it out back to Ojha
88.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, well tossed up outside off, Darren Bravo square drives it deep point for a single.
Pragyan Ojha [24.0-7-47-0] is back into the attack
87.6 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, pitched up outside off, Kirk Edwards drives it to mid off.
87.5 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, good length delivery outside off, Kirk Edwards watches it go into Dhoni's gloves
87.4 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, FOUR!!, that beats everyone. Good pacy delivery from Aaron, it was short of length on the body, Edwards was on his toes and looked to defend. The ball kisses the inside edge as it escapes between bat and body to the fine leg boundary.
87.3 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, good length delivery way outside off, it nips away a touch, Kirk Edwards doesn't care much about it and lets it go through
87.2 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, low full toss wide outside off, Kirk Edwards plays it out to cover
87.1 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, full and too wide outside off, left alone by Kirk Edwards
86.6 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, that bounced just short of Laxman. Back of a length delivery angled across Darren Bravo who defended at that, it hit the shoulder of the bat and flew towards second slip. Laxman did well to stop it on the bounce, saved a certain boundary
86.5 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length delivery just outside off, Darren Bravo defends it to the off side.
86.4 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller length delivery slanting across the left hander who lets it go through
86.3 Ishant to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, FIFTY for Darren Bravo. 7th in Tests. It was back of a length delivery angled away from Darren Bravo who poked at it and got a thick outside edge. It flew between the slip cordon and gully for a boundary. He doesn't seem to happy with the way he got to that landmark
86.2 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Darren Bravo lets the ball come onto the bat and taps it to cover.
86.1 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, sprays it way down the off side, Bravo has nothing to do with it.
85.6 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, pitched up a touch outside off, Kirk Edwards gets forward and defends it.
85.5 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, good length delivery outside off, Kirk Edwards presses forward and defends it to cover
85.4 Aaron to Darren Bravo, 1 run, good length delivery on the pads, Darren Bravo turns it to fine leg for a single
85.3 Aaron to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, cracking shot from Bravo. Fuller delivery outside off, Darren Bravo gets forward and drives powerfully to the cover region. No fielder moved as the ball hits the boundary rope
85.2 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle stump, Darren Bravo drives crisply back to the bowler
85.1 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, good length delivery angled across Darren Bravo who lets it go through to the keeper
Varun Aaron [14.0-3-38-0] is back into the attack
84.6 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Kirk Edwards defends it towards cover.
84.5 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, back of a length delivery angled into Kirk Edwards who is solid in defence off the backfoot
84.4 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, Ishant puts in a bit more effort, but bowls it down the leg side. Kirk Edwards looks to flick and misses, Dhoni collects safely
Ishant had a chat with Dhoni. They have signalled for the new ball. Breaking News: Guys, officially the new ball has been taken.
84.3 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, good length delivery outside off, Kirk Edwards drives from the crease to mid off
84.2 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, pitched up outside off, it tails in a bit, Kirk Edwards comes on the front foot and defends, gets a thick inside edge which rolls to the bowler
84.1 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, fuller length delivery on the middle stump, Kirk Edwards pushes firmly to mid on.
Ishant Sharma [15.0-5-29-0] is back into the attack
83.6 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, fuller delivery outside off, Kirk Edwards comes on the front foot and drives to wide mid off for a single
83.5 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, gentle floater on the off stump, Darren Bravo drives it to deep point for a single
83.4 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, this one is a bit quicker and drifts in well enough on the middle stump, Darren Bravo does well to play it solidly off the backfoot
83.3 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, drifts into the middle stump, Darren Bravo taps it back to the bowler
83.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, slower through the air, Darren Bravo gets forward and defends to gully region
83.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, floated up on the leg stump, Darren Bravo pushes back to Ashwin
82.6 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, tossed up outside the leg stump and turning into the leg stump, Kirk Edwards pushes it to midwicket.
82.5 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, floated up on the off stump, Darren Bravo flicks it off the front foot to deep midwicket for a single
82.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter delivery outside off, left alone by Darren Bravo
82.3 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, drifts down the leg side, Kirk Edwards sweeps it to fine leg for a single
82.2 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, pushed through quicker on the middle stump, Kirk Edwards defends off the front foot
82.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, floated up on the off stump, Darren Bravo drives it down to long on for a single
81.6 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, loopy delivery outside off, Kirk Edwards squeezes it out just wide of Ashwin. He extends his left hand, the ball sticks and he sends in a throw to Dhoni
81.5 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, too short outside off, Darren Bravo slaps it off the front foot to sweeper cover.
81.4 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, bowled a touch flatter from around the wicket, Darren Bravo lets it go through
81.3 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, floated up on middle, Kirk Edwards turns it to the midwicket region for a single
81.2 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, pushed through a bit quicker, it is too full, Kirk Edwards drives it to cover where VVS makes yet another diving stop
81.1 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, flighted up outside off, Kirk Edwards presses forward and defends
80.6 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, full and too wide outside off, Darren Bravo gets his front foot across and tries to play some football, misses the ball.
80.5 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, quicker delivery outside off, it skids off the pitch and beats the bat of Darren Bravo who looked to poke at that
80.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, this one is a touch wider and turns in, Darren Bravo takes his front leg forward and lets it go through
80.3 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up straighter one, left alone by Darren Bravo again
80.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, slow loopy delivery way outside off, left alone by Darren Bravo
80.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, powerful stroke from Darren Bravo, he is in really good form. Tossed up way too much outside off, Darren Bravo gets a good stride forward and plays a strong drive to the cover boundary
New ball is available. But will they take it?
79.6 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flatter on the stumps, it keeps low after pitching, Darren Bravo does well to make room and push it the mid off region for a single
79.5 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted up on the off stump, Darren Bravo defends off the front foot
79.4 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, lazy effort from Ashwin, the fuller delivery is hit down the ground to his left and he fails to stop it cleanly. Batsmen take a single
79.3 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, well bowled by Ashwin. It goes straight on after pitching, Kirk Edwards looks to defend and lets it go through
79.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, tossed up on leg stump, Darren Bravo turns it to backward square leg for a single
79.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, floated up on middle stump, it goes on with the angle and Darren Bravo defends off the backfoot
Ravichandran Ashwin [23.0-2-78-2] is back into the attack
78.6 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, this one is angled a bit on the leg stump, Kirk Edwards blocks it to the leg side
78.5 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, similar delivery, Kirk Edwards is solid in defence again
78.4 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, straighter delivery on the middle stump, Kirk Edwards defends it off the front foot
78.3 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, DROPPED. It was flatter delivery on the off stump and caught the outside edge of Bravo who looked to defend. Dravid at slips was not on his knees and dropped a sitter, he went hard at it and the ball hit his left thumb. Ojha is disappointed
78.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, floated up outside off and turning in, Darren Bravo takes his front foot forward and leaves it
78.1 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, tossed up on middle stump, Kirk Edwards drives across the line to long on for a single
77.6 Virat Kohli to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Darren Bravo drives off the backfoot to cover
77.5 Virat Kohli to Darren Bravo, no run, good length delivery on the leg side, Darren Bravo misses the flick and is hit on the thigh pad
77.4 Virat Kohli to Darren Bravo, no run, a touch slower on the middle stump, Darren Bravo plunges forward and defends.
77.3 Virat Kohli to Darren Bravo, no run, pitched up outside off, Darren Bravo drives it straight to cover
77.2 Virat Kohli to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller length delivery on the leg stump, Darren Bravo comes on the front foot and defends back to the bowler
77.1 Virat Kohli to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on the middle stump, Darren Bravo flicks it wide of Dravid at midwicket for a couple
76.6 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, a touch shorter on the off stump, Kirk Edwards stays in his crease and defends
76.5 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, fuller delivery on the leg stump, Kirk Edwards comes forward and turns it to midwicket
76.4 Ojha to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flatter delivery outside off, Darren Bravo guides it to deep backward point for a single
76.3 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, what a ripper from Ojha. Gets this one to turn in by a long way from outside off, Darren Bravo leaves it alone, it almost hits the off stump.
76.2 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, this one is similar to the previous delivery, Darren Bravo gets his front foot forward and lets it go
76.1 Ojha to Darren Bravo, no run, well tossed up way outside off and turning in, left alone by Darren Bravo
Drinks are on the field now
75.6 Virat Kohli to Darren Bravo, 1 run, fuller delivery on the pads, Darren Bravo glances it to fine leg for a single.
75.5 Virat Kohli to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, slow leg cutter down the leg side, Kirk Edwards nudges it to fine leg for a single
75.4 Virat Kohli to Darren Bravo, 1 run, fuller delivery outside off, Darren Bravo drives it to an extra cover fielder who is a little deep
75.3 Virat Kohli to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, back of a length delivery outside off, Darren Bravo slaps it off the backfoot through the extra cover region. Ashwin at sweeper cover gives up the chase quite early as the ball thuds into the ad boardings
75.2 Virat Kohli to Darren Bravo, no run, on a good length, Darren Bravo once again gets forward and defends
75.1 Virat Kohli to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller delivery on the middle stump, Darren Bravo pushes off the front foot
Virat Kohli, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
Virat Kohli to bowl!!
74.6 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, pushed through quicker on the off stump, Kirk Edwards gets his bat down at the last instant and defends.
74.5 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, Ojha shortens his length a bit, Kirk Edwards defends it off the backfoot
74.4 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, fuller delivery outside off, Kirk Edwards pushes it back to the bowler
74.3 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, slow tossed up delivery on the middle stump, Kirk Edwards keeps his head down and blocks it
74.2 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, floated up outside off, Kirk Edwards drives it straight to cover off the front foot
74.1 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, tossed up on the leg stump, Kirk Edwards defends it to short leg
Pragyan Ojha [19.0-6-37-0] is back into the attack
73.6 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, yorker length delivery on the middle stump, Darren Bravo digs it out to cover. Pacy over from Aaron
73.5 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Darren Bravo times it better, but once again hits it to the mid off fielder
73.4 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, full pitched delivery on the off stump, Darren Bravo gets on the front foot and drives it to cover
73.3 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone by Darren Bravo
73.2 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, yorker length delivery outside off, Kirk Edwards squeezes it out to sweeper cover for a single. With that he has brought up his 3rd Test fifty and second of this series
73.1 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, FOUR!!, beautiful shot from Kirk again. Fuller delivery slanting in a bit, Kirk Edwards plays the on drive wide of mid on for a boundary. Clean shot, it was easy on the eye
72.6 Sehwag to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, pitched outside off and turning in, it is too short and Kirk Edwards punches off the backfoot to long on for a single. 12 runs off that over
72.5 Sehwag to Kirk Edwards, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Kirk Edwards plays it wide of Laxman at cover who dives and stops
72.4 Sehwag to Kirk Edwards, FOUR!!, aggressive shot from Kirk Edwards, that too against the turn. Tossed up outside off, Kirk Edwards takes a step forward and looks to loft it over the mid off fielder. He slices it a bit, but it has enough power to reach the boundary
72.3 Sehwag to Kirk Edwards, 2 runs, tossed up on the pads, Kirk Edwards nudges it to fine leg for an easy couple.
72.2 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, 1 run, this one is wide outside off too, Darren Bravo cuts it to sweeper cover for a single
72.1 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, cracking shot from Bravo. Floated up outside off and turning away, it was too short and Darren Bravo cuts it off the backfoot to sweeper cover boundary. Lucky escape for the silly point fielder, it was hit very powerfully
71.6 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, FOUR!!, poor effort from Sehwag at gully. It was a wider delivery outside off, Kirk Edwards just let the ball hit his bat and ran it past gully for another boundary. Sehwag made a lazy attempt to stop it and would not have gotten a finger onto it if the ball would have moved a bit slower
71.5 Aaron to Darren Bravo, 1 run, that's a better delivery from Aaron, Darren Bravo turns it from middle stump to backward square leg for a single
71.4 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller delivery wider outside off, speed is of no use if the delivery is not directed at the stumps. Left alone by Darren Bravo
71.3 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, straighter delivery on the stumps, 144 KMPH, Kirk Edwards turns it to fine leg for a single
71.2 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, short of length delivery outside off, it comes on a bit quicker and Kirk Edwards is unable to time the pull properly, hits it straight to midwicket
71.1 Aaron to Darren Bravo, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Darren Bravo plays it to sweeper cover and walks across for a single. Vintage Inzy stuff
70.6 Sehwag to Kirk Edwards, FOUR!!, fuller delivery outside off, Kirk Edwards takes a step forward and drills it through covers for a boundary. Good use of the feet from him, he reached the pitch of the ball and struck it cleanly
70.5 Sehwag to Kirk Edwards, no run, straighter delivery on the middle, Kirk Edwards defends it in front of the stumps
70.4 Sehwag to Kirk Edwards, no run, tossed up on the leg stump and spinning down, Kirk Edwards turns it to Dhoni who drops it. Edwards got a clear edge, and he nodded back to Dhoni when the latter asked him about the nick
70.3 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, 1 run, this one turns out to be shorter outside off, Darren Bravo plays it through extra cover for a single
70.2 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up on the middle stump and turning away, Darren Bravo punches it off the backfoot to cover. Rohit Sharma dives to his right and stops it
70.1 Sehwag to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, tossed up and turning into the pads, Kirk Edwards turns it to fine leg for a single
Ishant Sharma and R Ashwin have gone off the field. Rahane and Rohit Sharma are on the field
Virender Sehwag [1.0-0-5-0] is back into the attack
69.6 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, good length delivery wider outside off, Kirk Edwards taps it off the backfoot to cover point region for a single. Aaron is dishing out pretty ordinary stuff here.
69.5 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, it tails in a bit and Kirk Edwards pushes it off the backfoot to midwicket
69.4 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, short of length delivery outside off, it doesn't bounce appreciably and Kirk Edwards mistimes the pull to midwicket
69.3 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, full and way outside off, left alone by Kirk Edwards
69.2 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, wayward stuff from Aaron. Fuller delivery down the leg side, Edwards misses the flick and Dhoni has some trouble gathering it.
69.1 Aaron to Darren Bravo, 1 run, fuller length delivery outside off, Darren Bravo drives it to mid off for a single. Easy run as the fielder is stationed a bit deep.
68.6 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, Ashwin is getting a few deliveries to grip the surface. This one is pitched on a good length outside off and turns in viciously. Edwards turned it to the leg slip fielder, luckily for him it bounced once before that fielder
68.5 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, flatter delivery on the middle stump, Kirk Edwards defends it to the short leg fielder
68.4 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, FOUR!!, too much flight from Ashwin. He has been too costly today. Kirk Edwards comes on the front foot, takes it on the full and drives it past mid off for a boundary
68.3 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, slow loopy delivery outside off, Darren Bravo defends it off the front foot to cover for a single
68.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, once again a well timed drive. Well tossed up on the off stump, Darren Bravo comes on the front foot and drives straight into the shins of Kohli at silly point
68.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, floated up on the off stump and turning away, Darren Bravo defends it to the off side
67.6 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, Edwards is saved by a hair's breadth. Fuller length delivery outside off, Kirk Edwards at first looked to play at it, but left it at the last instant. In the process, he gets a thin inside edge which misses the off stump by a whisker. Dhoni stops it with his left hand.
67.5 Aaron to Kirk Edwards, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump again, Kirk Edwards stays on the backfoot and defends solidly to the bowler
67.4 Aaron to Darren Bravo, 1 run, this is an even better shot. A touch shorter and outside off again, Darren Bravo goes on the backfoot and punches it sweetly. Ashwin on the boundary fumbles a bit, but keeps the batsmen to a single
67.3 Aaron to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, lovely shot from Bravo. Good length delivery outside off, it came nicely onto the bat and Darren Bravo drives it off the front foot past backward point for a boundary
67.2 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller delivery way outside off, Darren Bravo watches it go into Dhoni's gloves
67.1 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Darren Bravo comes on the frontfoot and defends
Varun Aaron [10.0-3-19-0] is back into the attack
Varun Aaron replaces Ishant
66.6 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, nice delivery to end the over, it was a loopy delivery outside off, it came in sharply and Kirk Edwards does well to defend it off the backfoot
66.5 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, slow loopy delivery outside off, turn and bounce for Ashwin, Darren Bravo plays it with soft hands to short third man for a single
66.4 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, Ashwin goes around the wicket and tosses this up on the leg stump, Darren Bravo dabs it to midwicket
66.3 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, well tossed up on the middle stump, Kirk Edwards plunges forward and nudges it to fine leg for a single
66.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, slow delivery on the pads, Darren Bravo turns it to Sachin at fine leg for a single
66.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, floated up on the middle stump, it dips a bit quickly and Darren Bravo defends it off the front foot
65.6 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, fuller length delivery angled in a bit, Kirk Edwards presses forward and defends
65.5 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, FOUR!!, streaky but Edwards will take that. Good length delivery just outside off, it nips away a touch, Kirk Edwards plays it with soft hands towards the gap in the slip cordon. Sehwag dives over the ball at gully and it rolls to the boundary
65.4 Ishant to Darren Bravo, leg byes, 1 run, good length delivery on the pads, Darren Bravo looks to flick and the ball rolls of his pads to short fine leg.
65.3 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Darren Bravo gets on the backfoot and defends it to the off side
65.2 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, well directed bouncer on the body of Darren Bravo, the left hander ducks under it
65.1 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length delivery way outside off, Darren Bravo punches it neatly off the backfoot to point.
64.6 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, too full again, Kirk Edwards takes it on the half volley and pushes it to midwicket again.
64.5 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, well tossed up outside off and turning in, Kirk Edwards gets the inside part of the bat and flicks it to midwicket
64.4 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, 2 runs, gives this one a bit more air on the off stump, Kirk Edwards gets forward and flicks it to wide long on for a couple
64.3 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 1 run, Ashwin strays in line and floats this one on the leg stump, Darren Bravo dabs it to square leg for a single
64.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, another flighted delivery on the middle stump, Darren Bravo is solid in defence
64.1 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, floated up delivery on the middle stump, it's too full, Darren Bravo comes on the frontfoot and defends
63.6 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, well bowled yorker on the off stump, Kirk Edwards gets under it and plays it towards mid on
63.5 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, fuller length delivery way outside off, left alone by Kirk Edwards
63.4 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, good length delivery just outside off, this one moves away with the angle, Kirk Edwards taps it off the backfoot to cover point.
63.3 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on the leg stump, Kirk Edwards jumps up on his toes and flicks it to midwicket for a couple
63.2 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, fuller length delivery angling in, Kirk Edwards gets forward and pushes it to mid off
63.1 Ishant to Kirk Edwards, no run, good length delivery outside off, it moves away a bit after crossing the batsman who leaves it
62.6 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, floated up delivery on the middle stump, Darren Bravo takes a good stride forward to defend
62.5 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, flatter delivery sliding into Darren Bravo who punches it to sweeper cover. Ojha does well to stop it inside the boundary ropes, batsmen take a couple
62.4 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, shorter in length, Ashwin gets a bit more turn on this one, Darren Bravo lets it go through again
62.3 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, gently tossed up outside off, it turns away from the left hander who lets it go through
62.2 Ashwin to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter delivery on the off stump, Darren Bravo presses forward and defends
62.1 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, tossed up on middle, Kirk Edwards drives it to long on for a single
61.6 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, good bouncer to end the over, Darren Bravo ducks under it. Ishant starts off with a maiden
Varun Aaron is seen warming up. If he can get the ball to reverse he will be lethal
61.5 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Darren Bravo gets his front foot forward a bit, and blocks it to cover.
61.4 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Darren Bravo stays in the crease and defends it
61.3 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, good length delivery slanting across Darren Bravo who lets it go through to the keeper
61.2 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller delivery angled a touch outside off, Darren Bravo pushes it towards cover where Kohli tumbles to his left and fields it. His white clothing has brown patches on it.
61.1 Ishant to Darren Bravo, no run, starts off with a fuller length delivery on middle, Darren Bravo gets forward and defends
Welcome back one last time for Day 1. The players are back onto the field. The Indian bowlers will look to end the day on a better note. 2 wickets against a comparatively weak West Indies batting lineup is something that they would not be satisfied with. Ishant Sharma to start.
81/2 in 31 overs for the session, even-stevens, I would say. Ashwin has been the man for India. Both openers got fifties, but did not convert it into hundreds. There is turn and bounce for the spinners. West Indies will be pleased with the overall score. Join us at 14:30 for the final session.
60.6 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, FOUR!!, Kirk Edwards ends the session on a high. Friendly full toss on the stumps. Kirk Edwards drills it back past the bowler and to the left of mid-on for a boundary. That will be Tea on Day 1 as well.
60.5 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, pushed through by Ashwin. Kirk Edwards gets across in defence
60.4 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, Ashwin flights this one outside off. Kirk Edwards defends it
60.3 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, loud appeal for LBW. It was nicely floated outside off and spins back in, nice bounce as well, gets past the blade of Kirk Edwards and raps him high on the pads and goes over the top of the stumps. It was going well over the top though, easy decision for the umpire
60.2 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, well tossed up on the stumps. Kirk Edwards blocks it
60.1 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, 2 runs, well flighted delivery on the stumps. Kirk Edwards clips it away past mid-wicket. Nice timing on that. Ishant gives chase and hauls the ball back in, just a couple for Kirk Edwards
59.6 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, FOUR!!, short and wide outside off, easy picking for Darren Bravo, gets going with a crunching cut past point for a boundary
59.5 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, well tossed up outside off. Darren Bravo defends it
59.4 Sehwag to Darren Bravo, no run, short and spinning away. Darren Bravo cracks a cut straight to short cover
The 2nd replay confirms that the ball brushed the gloves on the way to Kohli
59.3 Sehwag to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, pushed through by Sehwag, Kirk Edwards turns it in the air and gets it past Kohli at short leg
59.2 Sehwag to Kirk Edwards, no run, well flighted delivery on the stumps. Kirk Edwards defends it
59.1 Sehwag to Kirk Edwards, no run, well tossed up outside off. Kirk Edwards defends it
Virender Sehwag, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
Darren Bravo, left handed bat, comes to the crease
58.6 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, out Caught by Virat Kohli!! Kraigg Brathwaite's long vigil ends. It was looped up and drifting down the leg, Brathwaite tried to drop his wrists and defend it towards the onside. The ball hits his pads and lobbed towards Kohli at short leg. Was there any glove or bat on that? The first replay was inconclusive. Kraigg Brathwaite walks away slowly. India get the much needed breakthrough. We must see another replay to confirm the decision, the Indians and the umpire were pretty convinced though. Kraigg Brathwaite c Virat Kohli b Ashwin 68(184) [4s-8]
Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
58.5 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, pushes a quicker delivery wide of mid-wicket for a single
58.4 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, FOUR!!, nicely done , gets a good stride forward to a loopy delivery and drills it to the left of mid-on who had no chance. It was powerfully struck as well. Lovely shot from Kirk
58.3 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, tossed up outside off. Kirk Edwards defends it solidly
58.2 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, Ashwin gives this one a lot of air, flicked away towards short mid-wicket
58.1 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, flighted delivery spinning back in. Kirk Edwards gets back and clips it towards mid-wicket
57.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Ojha slides this one on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite defends it back to the bowler
57.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR!!, Well-Played by Kraigg Brathwaite . A touch too short and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite rocks back and cuts it wide of point for a boundary. Neatly done by him
57.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, well tossed up on the pads. Kraigg Brathwaite defends it towards the onside
57.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, nicely done by Ojha. This one was slower through the air and spinning away. Kraigg Brathwaite was beaten by the flight but manages to defend it
57.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite defends it back to the bowler
57.1 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Ojha delivers this slowly through the air, easily done with by Kraigg Brathwaite as he defends it
56.6 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, loopy delivery on the stumps. Kirk Edwards blocks it
56.5 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, quicker delivery on the stumps. Kirk Edwards clips it well but can't get it past Kohli at short leg
56.4 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, pushed through outside off. Kirk Edwards gets back and guides it towards cover
56.3 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, flighted delivery on the pads, turned away towards short leg
56.2 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, that is the slider outside off, goes through with the arms. Kirk Edwards plays inside the line and is beaten
56.1 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, loopy delivery on the stumps, driven away wide of mid-on for a single
55.6 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, flighted delivery outside off and spinning away, left alone
55.5 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, Ojha gives this one a lot of air, driven to mid-on
55.4 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, well floated on the stumps. Kirk Edwards blocks it
55.3 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, loopy delivery on the stumps. Kirk Edwards moves forward and smothers the defence
55.2 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps. Kirk Edwards is content in defending it
55.1 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, nicely tossed up outside off. Kirk Edwards lunges and defends it
54.6 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, 1 run, quicker on the stumps. Kirk Edwards tucks it behind square to get off the mark
54.5 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, pushed through by Ashwin, Kraigg Brathwaite gets an inside edge behind square for a single
54.4 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, this one was given a lot of air. Kraigg Brathwaite squats on the ball and defends it
54.3 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, well flighted delivery outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it back towards the bowler
54.2 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, a touch shorter and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite gets back and cuts it towards point
54.1 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, nice loop outside off from Ashwin. Kraigg Brathwaite moves forward in defence
53.6 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, Ojha gives this one a lot more air, driven straight to the fielder at mid-off
53.5 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, flatter and on the stumps, turned away to short leg
53.4 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, quicker on the stumps. Kirk Edwards defends it towards mid-on
53.3 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, pushed through by Ojha, Kirk Edwards presses half-forward in defence
53.2 Ojha to Kirk Edwards, no run, flighted delivery and spinning away from outside off, left alone
53.1 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, short and turning away, Kraigg Brathwaite backs away and cuts it wide of cover point for a single
52.6 Ashwin to Kirk Edwards, no run, flighted delivery on the pads. Kirk Edwards defends it towards short leg. Ends a successful over from Ashwin
Kirk Edwards, right handed bat, comes to the crease
52.5 Ashwin to Barath, out Caught by Dhoni!! Ashwin troubled Brathwaite in the last over and gets Barath now. This one was looped up ever so slowly just outside off, Barath lunged forward to try and smother the spin. He did not get to the pitch of the ball as it spun back, gets an inside edge that lobs off the pads. Dhoni is alert, charges forward and takes a simple catch. India get the breakthrough at last. Barath c Dhoni b Ashwin 62(148) [4s-8]
Ashwin to Barath, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
52.4 Ashwin to Barath, byes, FOUR!!, Ashwin strays this one well down the leg. Barath looks to flick and misses, so does Dhoni. The ball races away to the fence
52.3 Ashwin to Barath, no run, Ashwin gives this one plenty of air. Barath defends it with ease
52.2 Ashwin to Barath, FOUR!!, lovely shot. Barath gets to the pitch of a well flighted delivery and drives it back past the bowler and to the right of mid-off for a boundary
52.1 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Kraigg Brathwaite continues to milk singles, this time he nudges one behind square for a single
51.6 Ojha to Barath, no run, Ojha gives this one more air. Barath defends it solidly
51.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, short and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite rocks back and cuts it wide of point for a single
51.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, flighted delivery down the leg. Kraigg Brathwaite clips it very fine for an easy couple of runs
51.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, quicker one pushed through by Ojha. Kraigg Brathwaite was backing away and just about manages to get some bat onto that
51.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, well tossed up on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite cuts it straight to the fielder at point
51.1 Ojha to Barath, 1 run, well flighted delivery outside off, Barath steers it wide of cover for a single
50.6 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, loud appeal for LBW. This one spins back in sharply after pitching. Kraigg Brathwaite did not read the ball and shoulders arms, the ball thuds into his pads. Was the ball dfoing enough to hit the stumps? The umpire does not think so
50.5 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, catch dropped by Laxman. It was a well tossed up delivery that drifts and spins back into Kraigg Brathwaite. He was lunging as he looked to defend, gets a thickish inside edge that baloons to the right of Laxman at leg slip. He goes at it with his right hand and drops it. What a clanger from VVS
50.4 Ashwin to Barath, 1 run, too full and drifting onto the pads, flicked away to deep mid-wicket for a single
50.3 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, carrom ball, quicker through the air. Kraigg Brathwaite backs away and chops it wide of point for a single
50.2 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, loopy delivery on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward in defence
50.1 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, nicely tossed up on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward in defence
49.6 Ojha to Barath, no run, Ojha gives this one a lot of air, driven back to the bowler
49.5 Ojha to Barath, no run, well tossed up outside off. Barath defends it solidly
49.4 Ojha to Barath, leg byes, 2 runs, quicker and drifting onto the pads. Barath looks to flick and misses, the ball rolls off the pads for a couple
49.3 Ojha to Barath, no run, well tossed up on the stumps. Barath defends it
49.2 Ojha to Barath, FOUR!!, Barath is trying to break the shackles, skips down the track and slugs a well flighted delivery over mid-on for a boundary. Ugly but effective
49.1 Ojha to Barath, no run, tossed up outside off. Barath stays back in defence
Pragyan Ojha [14.0-5-24-0] is back into the attack
48.6 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter and quicker on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite backs away and manages to chop it towards point
48.5 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR!!, Ashwin drags this one short and pays the penalty. Kraigg Brathwaite has all the time in the world and pulls it behind square for a boundary
48.4 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, well tossed up outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite defends it solidly
48.3 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, nicely tossed up outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward in defence
48.2 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter and on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite turns it towards square leg
48.1 Ashwin to Barath, 1 run, nicely tossed up outside off. Barath opens the face of the bat and steers it wide of point for a single
Ravichandran Ashwin [12.0-2-38-0] is back into the attack
47.6 Aaron to Barath, 1 run, fuller length delivery angling across Barath. He looks to whip it through the onside and gets a soft leading edge towards mid-off. Kohli comes across from cover and puts in a dive in vain
47.5 Aaron to Barath, no run, fuller length delivery outside off and angling away from the right-hander, left alone
47.4 Aaron to Barath, no run, Aaron comes from round the wicket and angles this one across Barath. He stays back and defends
Aaron has lost his bowling run-up here, third time for the over
47.3 Aaron to Barath, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps. Barath gets back and tucks it square on the onside
47.2 Aaron to Barath, no run, poor delivery from Aaron, short and wide outside off. The ball was there for the cut, Barath flashes at that and misses
Aaron loses his run-up again and aborts the delivery, and it happens again
47.1 Aaron to Barath, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps. Barath presents a straight bat as he defends it
46.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, well floated on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite lunges forward in defence
46.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Ojha changes his angle to round the wicket and flights this one on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it
46.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, well tossed up on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite defends it solidly
46.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted delivery outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite gets back in defence
46.2 Ojha to Barath, 1 run, streaky way to get to your FIFTY, his 4th in Test cricket. Rush of blood from Barath, skips down the track, ends up getting very close to the ball and ends up dragging it just wide of mid-on. Good innings though from him
46.1 Ojha to Barath, no run, nicely tossed up and slower through the air outside off. Barath defends it
Drinks are on the field now . Another good hour of play for the visitors even as the bowlers kept it very tight. Just 29 runs came in the 16 over session. But India have been kept waiting for something to register in the last column.
45.6 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and way outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite does not need to play at those, left alone. The ball dies on its way to the keeper
45.5 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite nearly falls over as he looks to flick, manages to get it away towards short mid-wicket
45.4 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Aaron is bowling well. This one is full and shapes away after pitching. Kraigg Brathwaite is drawn forward as he drives away from his body, ends up meeting thin air
Aaron aborts his run-up after loosing his footing
45.3 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, fuller length delivery outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite comes forward and drives it towards cover
45.2 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite moves across in defence
45.1 Aaron to Barath, 1 run, good length delivery outside off. Barath stays back and works it wide of Ishant at point for a single
44.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, well tossed up outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite lunges forward in defence
44.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, almost a catch. Kraigg Brathwaite goes deeper into his crease to a flighted delivery and dabs it towards Rahul at 1st slip, the ball bounces in front of him and nearly goes all the way to the boundary
44.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Ojha gives this one a lot of air. Kraigg Brathwaite comes forward and defends it
44.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted delivery outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward in defence
44.2 Ojha to Barath, 1 run, Ojha bowls this one with some more air. Barath gets across his stumps and nudges it behind square for a single
44.1 Ojha to Barath, no run, pushed through outside off. Barath defends it towards cover
43.6 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of good length on the middle and leg. Kraigg Brathwaite turns it towards square leg
43.5 Aaron to Barath, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off. Barath nudges it wide of cover for an easy single
43.4 Aaron to Barath, no run, short bumper outside off, left alone by Aaron. The ball wobbles after passing the batsman, Dhoni can't collect it cleanly. The batsmen decide against a bye
43.3 Aaron to Barath, no run, overpitched outside off. It was there for the drive, Barath drives it sweetly but Kohli intercepts the drive, dives to his right and prevents a boundary
43.2 Aaron to Barath, no run, short of a good length outside off and shaping away. Barath does not need to play at those, left alone
43.1 Aaron to Barath, no run, short of good length outside off. Barath stays back and defends it towards the off-side
42.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Ojha gives this one more air. Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward in defence
42.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, nicely flighted on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite defends it
42.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, this one is slightly flatter. Kraigg Brathwaite gets back in defence
42.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, well floated outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite lunges forward in defence
42.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite defends it
42.1 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR!!, 3rd Test FIFTY for Kraigg Brathwaite. Nice gift from Ojha. Short and wide outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite rocks back and cuts it past Gambhir at cover point. The ball keeps Gambhir interested all through the chase before just touching the ropes
Pragyan Ojha [11.0-5-16-0] is back into the attack
41.6 Aaron to Barath, no run, once again Aaron bowls this one in the channel outside off and shaping away. Easy leave for Barath
41.5 Aaron to Barath, no run, too far outside off from Aaron to make Barath play at this one, left alone
41.4 Aaron to Barath, no run, good length delivery that nipping back in after pitching. Barath gets deep into his crease and defends it towards the slip cordon
41.3 Aaron to Barath, no run, nicely done by Aaron. It was pitched further up and wide outside off at 138 kmph. It was the sucker ball, Barath was rooted to his crease as he went chasing after that and is beaten. Barath is angry with himself as he backs away
41.2 Aaron to Barath, no run, short bouncer at 135 kmph. Barath watches it all along and ducks underneath it
41.1 Aaron to Barath, no run, good length delivery outside off and shaping away, left alone
Varun Aaron [6.0-2-16-0] is back into the attack
40.6 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, quicker and going straight through. Kraigg Brathwaite was lunging forward initially, but does well to get back and dabs it towards Dravid at slip
40.5 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, nicely floated on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward in defence
40.4 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Ashwin gives this one a lot of air, driven back to the bowler
40.3 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, slightly short and just outside off. The first movement was forward from Kraigg, quickly realises that it has been dropped short, rocks back and cuts it past point for a couple that brings up the Windies 100
40.2 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, nicely tossed up outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite lunges forward in defence
40.1 Ashwin to Barath, 1 run, well flighted delivery on the pads. Barath tucks it past short leg for an easy single
39.6 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length delivery just outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite defends it dourly
39.5 Ishant to Barath, 1 run, full and outside off. Barath drives it straight to mid-off and calls Kraigg Brathwaite through for a quick single, Gambhir gets to the ball quickly but fumbles in the end to let the batsman complete the single
39.4 Ishant to Barath, no run, good length delivery nipping back into Barath. He presents a slightly open faced bat as he defends it
39.3 Ishant to Barath, 2 runs, full and tailing back into Barath. He goes for the drive, gets an inside edge past Ashwin at square leg. The heavy outfield means the batsmen need to do all the running, two is the end result for Barath
39.2 Ishant to Barath, no run, short of good length outside off and nipping away, easy leave for Barath. The ball thuds into a surprised Dhoni who fumbles the take
39.1 Ishant to Barath, no run, good length delivery in the channel outside off. Barath defends it towards backward point
38.6 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, well flighted delivery on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite defends it towards the onside
38.5 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite backs away and cuts it straight to the fielder at backward point. He will feel that he missed out on a boundary there
38.4 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, nicely tossed up from over the wicket. Kraigg Brathwaite defends it solidly
38.3 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, loopy delivery from Ashwin. Ends up as a half-volley, driven back to the bowler
38.2 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite gets back and defends it towards the onside
38.1 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, nicely tossed up on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite presses forward in defence
37.6 Ishant to Barath, no run, full and nipping away. Barath follows the line of the ball, opens the face of the bat and drves it straight to Ojha at backward point
37.5 Ishant to Barath, no run, Ishant makes him play this time, length delivery just outside off. Barath defends it towards cover
37.4 Ishant to Barath, no run, full and swirling away after pitching. Barath will not be tempted to go after those, shoulders arms
37.3 Ishant to Barath, no run, fuller length delivery just outside off. Barath presses forward in defence and gets an inside edge onto his thigh pads, the ball rolls away towards the off-side
37.2 Ishant to Barath, no run, short of good length outside off and shaping away, easy leave for Barath
37.1 Ishant to Barath, no run, good length delivery outside off. Barath pushes it towards cover
36.6 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, well tossed up delivery on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite gets a good stride forward as he defends
36.5 Ashwin to Barath, 1 run, well tossed up delivery that breaks back in after pitching. Barath nudges it away with soft hands towards square leg for a single
36.4 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, flatter and quicker on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite nudges it wide of square leg for an easy single
36.3 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, nicely tossed up on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite lunges forward in defence
36.2 Ashwin to Barath, 1 run, Ashwin is back over the wicket for Barath, flights this one invitingly outside off. Barath drives it to Ishant at mid-off for a single
36.1 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, flighted delivery from round the wicket. Kraigg Brathwaite waits on it and guides it wide of short third man for a single
35.6 Ishant to Barath, no run, Peach. This one pitched just outside off, Barath was sucked into the forward push. The ball then jagged away menacingly past the groping bat and thuds into the keeper's gloves. Barath is very lucky not to have feathered a nick on that. He knows it as well
35.5 Ishant to Barath, no run, fuller length delivery angling back into the batsman. Barath gets outside the line and defends it solidly towards cover
35.4 Ishant to Barath, no run, short quick bouncer. Barath reacts quickly and ducks under it. The umpire, Bruce Oxenford signals it as one for the over
35.3 Ishant to Barath, no run, good length delivery outside off, Barath lunges forward and defends it solidly towards short cover
35.2 Ishant to Barath, no run, full and outside off. Barath covers the line of the stumps and shoulders arms
35.1 Ishant to Barath, no run, back of a length delivery on the middle and leg and slanting back into Barath. He looks to work it towards the onside and misses, the ball thuds into the thigh pads and pops out towards the onside
34.6 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Ashwin bowls this one much slower. The ball grips and spins back into Kraigg Brathwaite slowly. He has enough time to adjust and defends it towards short leg
34.5 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, well tossed up on the middle stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite presses forward and defends it
34.4 Ashwin to Barath, 1 run, Ashwin drifts this one onto the pads of Barath, easily nudged away towards short fine for a single
34.3 Ashwin to Barath, no run, pushed through quicker by Ashwin. Barath defends it from his crease towards the off-side
34.2 Ashwin to Barath, no run, well tossed up outside off. Barath lunges forward in defence
34.1 Ashwin to Barath, no run, well flighted delivery on the stumps. Barath is content to block it
33.6 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length delivery outside off and nipping away, left alone
33.5 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, almost chopped on. This one stayed a touch low. It was short and just outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite looked to cut and gets a toe-end on that, the ball bounces agonisingly over the top of the middle stump and drops harmlessly away.
33.4 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, fuller and curving back into Kraigg Brathwaite, he punches it back towards the bowler. Ishant sticks his right hand and stops the ball
33.3 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite gets a good stride forward and drives it to mid-off
33.2 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short and just outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite cuts but can't beat the man at cover point
33.1 Ishant to Barath, 1 run, good length delivery outside off. Barath drives it wide of cover for an easily done single
32.6 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, nicely tossed up on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite defends it
32.5 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR!!, Shot. Fraction too short from Ashwin. Kraigg Brathwaite rocks back and pulls it past square leg for a boundary. Nice controlled aggression from Kraigg Brathwaite
32.4 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, the straighter one from Ashwin. Kraigg Brathwaite was looking to play for the spin, ends up groping inside the line of the ball and is beaten
32.3 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, lovely loop from Ashwin. The ball drifts in back towards Kraigg Brathwaite as he looked to defend, gets a thick inside edge that just goes past the man at leg slip. It was to the right of Laxman who dives but can't get a hand onto that. Ishant does well to put in a dive near the ropes and saves a boundary
32.2 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, pushed through slightly quicker and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite gets back in defence
32.1 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, nicely tossed up on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite gets back and defends it back towards the onside
31.6 Ishant to Barath, no run, fuller length delivery outside off. Barath pushes it towards cover
31.5 Ishant to Barath, no run, good length delivery on the stumps. Barath moves across and defends it towards the man at short mid-wicket
Ishant is getting some reverse with this ball, a short mid-wicket is in for him
31.4 Ishant to Barath, no run, Ishant pitches this one outside off and gets it to swirl back towards the batsman. Barath watches the ball all along and lets it go
31.3 Ishant to Barath, no run, good length delivery angling back into Barath. Barath gets across and gets an inside edge back onto his pads
31.2 Ishant to Barath, no run, fuller and angling back into Barath. He shuffles across and drives it towards mid-on
31.1 Ishant to Barath, no run, Ishant starts with one well wide outside off. Barath does not need to play at those, left alone
Ishant Sharma [7.0-1-19-0] is back into the attack
30.6 Ashwin to Barath, 1 run, Barath pushes a flighted delivery outside off wide of point for a single, retains the strike with that run
30.5 Ashwin to Barath, no run, nicely tossed up outside off. Barath stretches forward in defence
30.4 Ashwin to Barath, no run, Ashwin gives this one more air and just outside off, Barath lunges forward in defence
30.3 Ashwin to Barath, no run, loopy delivery from Ashwin. Barath presses forward and blocks it
30.2 Ashwin to Barath, no run, well flighted delivery outside off. Barath gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it to cover
30.1 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, well flighted delivery outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite presses half-forward and plays it with soft hands past Dravid at slip for a single
The players are back out in the middle. India will need some early wickets to keep their hopes of a whitewash alive
It has been an excellent session for the West Indies. Both openers have batted well on a pitch that has no assistance for the pacers and the spinners. West Indies will be looking to continue their good work while the Indian bowlers will be desperate to take some quick wickets. Join us in 40 minutes for the post lunch session.
29.6 Ojha to Barath, no run, tossed up on the off stump, defended back to the bowler and that will be lunch on day 1
29.6 Ojha to Barath, no run, tossed up on the off stump, defended back to the bowler and that will be lunch on day 1
29.5 Ojha to Barath, no run, flighted delivery and bowled slower through the air on middle and leg, Barath nurdles it to short leg
29.4 Ojha to Barath, no run, quicker ball drifting in on middle and off, Barath continues to defend well
29.3 Ojha to Barath, no run, flatter and close to the off stump, Barath blocks it solidly
29.2 Ojha to Barath, no run, flighted delivery and full on middle, Barath whips it to mid on
29.1 Ojha to Barath, no run, tossed up and it spins away outside off, left alone by Barath
28.6 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Brathwaite plunges forward and smothers the spin, works it to short fine leg
28.5 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, lands it short and it spins in on the middle and leg stump, Brathwaite swats it to square leg
28.4 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, quicker ball on the stumps, patted to short leg
28.3 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, spinning in sharply on the middle and leg stump, nurdled past short leg
28.2 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, gives this a lot of air on the stumps, Brathwaite skips down the track but gets beaten in the flight, whips it past short leg and it goes to backward square leg
28.1 Ashwin to Barath, 1 run, quicker ball just outside off, Barath pushes it to cover
27.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, this one holds its line on middle, Brathwaite covers the line and dabs it to the off side
27.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter ball and it comes on slowly to Brathwaite, he makes room and taps it to backward point
27.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, on the middle and leg stump and Brathwaite smothers it to the ground
27.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, drifting in on the off stump and it breaks away outside off, Brathwaite shoulders arms
27.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, looped up on off, Brathwaite gets forward and defends it
27.1 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up and on middle and leg, Brathwaite drills it past the bowler and it rolls to mid on
26.6 Ashwin to Barath, no run, short again outside off, Barath cracks it to cover, the ball is spinning away slowly and Ojha is almost wrong footed, but he manages to stop it
26.5 Ashwin to Barath, FOUR!!, Ashwin has served up a nice starter just before lunch, full toss outside off, Barath gets forward and thumps it to the sweeper cover fence
26.4 Ashwin to Barath, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Barath plunges forward and smothers it to the ground
26.3 Ashwin to Barath, FOUR!!, poor ball that, bowls it short and it sits up nicely outside off, Barath latches onto it and slashes it past backward point, goes to the third man fence
26.2 Ashwin to Barath, no run, flatter ball just outside off, defended to cover
26.1 Ashwin to Barath, no run, the quicker one pushed through, skids straight on the off stump, dabbed to point off the back foot
25.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up and full on middle, pushed back to the bowler
25.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, quicker ball just outside off, Brathwaite pushes it to backward point
Silly point is coming in now. Short leg and slip in place.
25.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up and bowled slower through the air, whipped to short leg
25.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter ball and drifting in on the middle and leg stump, Brathwaite pushes it back to the bowler
25.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, keeps it full around the off stump, driven to mid off
25.1 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and flatter on off stump, defended back to the bowler
24.6 Ashwin to Barath, no run, the doosra on middle and leg stump, Barath whips it a bit uppishly to short mid wicket, but falls in front of Laxman
24.5 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, gives this a lot of rip on leg stump, Brathwaite uses the spin and works it to long leg
24.4 Ashwin to Barath, 1 run, gives this a lot of air on middle, Barath drives it to long on
24.3 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, slightly quicker on the off stump, Brathwaite goes on the backfoot and dabs it to short third man
24.2 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up just outside off, gets forward and taps it to point
24.1 Ashwin to Barath, 1 run, gets this one to break back in on the middle and leg stump, Barath works it with the spin to long leg
23.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Brathwaite expects the ball to spin away but the ball holds its line, the ball takes the bottom edge and it goes on the bounce to first slip
23.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, bowls it slower but on the pads, Brathwaite glances it to fine leg for a couple
23.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Brathwaite plunges forward and pushes it back to the bowler
23.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, quicker and just outside off, left alone
23.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter delivery on the middle and leg stump, Brathwaite turns it to short leg
23.1 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, quicker delivery outside off, Brathwaite leaves it
22.6 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, flatter ball just outside off, Brathwaite hangs back and pushes it past Dravid at first slip, rolls to short third man
22.5 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted delivery and too full outside off, Brathwaite drives it to extra cover, but finds the fielder
22.4 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter ball on middle, defended back to the bowler
22.3 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, gives this a lot of air on middle, Brathwaite taps it to short leg, he is slightly unbalanced as Kohli back hand flicks it to Dhoni, but he gets hit on the jaw, but he is alright
22.2 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, pushed to cover
22.1 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR!!, runs are flowing here for Brathwaite, this one spins back in sharply but on leg stump, Brathwaite tickles it past the keeper and to the fine leg fence
21.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, once again bowls it short and it spins away outside off, Brathwaite stays back and slaps it to sweeper cover
21.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, quicker ball on leg stump, nudged to short leg
21.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter ball just outside off, Brathwaite smothers it to the ground
21.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up and full on the off stump, gets forward and defends it back to the bowler
21.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter ball and it straightens outside off, Brathwaite shoulders arms
21.1 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR!!, lands this short and it spins away outside off, Brathwaite rocks back and square cuts it to deep backward point for a boundary
20.6 Ashwin to Barath, no run, tossed up on the middle and leg stump, nudged to short leg with the spin
20.5 Ashwin to Barath, no run, lands this on a short of length and it spins back in, pushed back to the bowler
20.4 Ashwin to Barath, no run, again breaks back in, Barath dead bats it to the ground
20.3 Ashwin to Barath, no run, loops up and it spins back in, Barath is solid in defence
20.2 Ashwin to Barath, no run, this one skids through and holds its line on the middle and leg stump, Barath goes back and blocks it
20.1 Ashwin to Barath, no run, this one drifts in on the off stump, Barath defends it back to the bowler
19.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, drifting in on the middle and leg stump, Brathwaite dabs it back to the bowler
19.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter ball on the stumps, defended back to the bowler
19.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, gives this some rip on middle, it dips on Brathwaite and it spins away just outside off, KB plays inside the line and gets beaten
19.3 Ojha to Barath, 1 run, tossed up on the middle and leg stump, Barath pushes it to mid on for a quick single
19.2 Ojha to Barath, no run, flatter ball on the off stump, blocked to the off side
19.1 Ojha to Barath, no run, this one spins away slightly, Barath angles the bat and dabs it to point
Pragyan Ojha [5.0-2-8-0] is back into the attack
18.6 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter ball close to the off stump, Brathwaite stays back and blocks it
18.5 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, pushed to cover
18.4 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Brathwaite blocks it
18.3 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, this one spins back into Brathwaite, he works it with the spin to backward square leg
18.2 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR!!, aggressive intent shown by Brathwaite, Ashwin bowls it slower through the air and full on the off stump, Brathwaite bends the back leg and heaves it over wide mid on, goes to the wide long on fence
18.1 Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, starts off with a flighted delivery on the off stump, Brathwaite dabs it back to the bowler
Ravichandran Ashwin, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
17.6 Ishant to Barath, no run, short of a good length just outside off, Barath covers the angle and taps it to mid on
17.5 Ishant to Barath, FOUR!!, elegantly done by Barath, fuller in length outside off, Barath gets forward and crisply drives it to the deep extra cover fence
17.4 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, sliding in on the middle and leg stump, Brathwaite whips it to deep square leg
17.3 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, that is much better from Ishant, back of a length and angling in just outside off, darts back in further off the seam, Brathwaite gets an inside edge and the ball hits his mid-section
17.2 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, leg byes, 2 runs, Ishant is missing his line here, back of a length but it cuts back in on the pads, Brathwaite gets hit on the pads as he misses the fine leg glance, it goes to fine leg for a couple this time
17.1 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, leg byes, FOUR!!, poor line from Ishant, short of length and he slides onto the pads, Brathwaite uses the pace and tries to glance it to fine leg, the ball thuds into the thigh guard and goes past Dhoni to the fence
16.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, angles it on the pads and Brathwaite nudges it to backward square leg
16.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter ball on the middle and leg stump, blocked to the ground
16.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up just outside off, Brathwaite gets forward and whips it to mid on
16.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted delivery and it breaks away a fraction just outside off, left alone by Brathwaite
16.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted delivery on the middle and leg stump, Brathwaite clips it past short leg and it rolls to mid wicket
16.1 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up just outside off, Brathwaite stays forward and taps it to silly point
15.6 Ishant to Barath, no run, fuller length ball in the corridor just outside off, Barath shoulders arms
15.5 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, back of a length ball outside off, Brathwaite pushes it to point, Ashwin dives to his right and keeps it down to a single
15.4 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, just short of a good length and on the off stump, Brathwaite nudges it to short leg, the fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but he misses
15.3 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length and slanting in on middle and off, Brathwaite nurdles it to short leg
Three slips and a short leg in place.
15.2 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, hurls the bouncer just outside off, Brathwaite sways out of the line and leaves it
15.1 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full ball on the off stump, Brathwaite pushes it back to the bowler, Ishant dives to his right and stops it
14.6 Ojha to Barath, no run, flatter delivery and it holds its line outside off, Barath taps it to the off side
14.5 Ojha to Barath, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Barath dead bats it to the ground
14.4 Ojha to Barath, no run, flighted delivery and gives a lot more air on the stumps, dips on Barath who squeezes it out to mid on
14.3 Ojha to Barath, no run, drifting in on the off stump, pushed to point
14.2 Ojha to Barath, no run, full and flatter on the stumps, pushed back to the bowler
14.1 Ojha to Barath, no run, tossed up on the middle and leg stump, Barath covers the line and smothers it to the ground
13.6 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, pitched up a bit but it is wide outside off, cuts back in as Brathwaite does not play at it
13.5 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, length ball and it jags back in outside off, keeps a bit low as Brathwaite swishes at it, the ball sneaks under the inside edge and Dhoni collects it by diving to his left
13.4 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length ball and angled in just outside off, Brathwaite blocks it back to the bowler
13.3 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, keeps it short and outside off, Brathwaite again punches it to point
13.2 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length ball and slightly wide outside off, Brathwaite stays back and punches it to point
13.1 Ishant to Barath, 1 run, back of a length around the off stump, Barath dabs it to cover point and sets off for a quick single, the fielder picks it up, turns and has a shy at the bowler's end, he scores a direct hit but Barath is safely in
Ishant Sharma [4.0-1-12-0] is back into the attack
12.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, stays wide of the crease and bowls a flighted delivery on the stumps, Brathwaite blocks it back to the bowler
12.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, drifting in on middle and off, dabbed back to the bowler
12.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on the off stump, pushed back to the bowler
12.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flights this generously just outside off, Brathwaite slaps it to cover
12.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on middle, Brathwaite gets forward and defends it to the ground
12.1 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, floats this with a bit more loop on the off stump, Brathwaite defends it to silly point
Drinks are on the field now. West Indies have negotiated the first hour very well. There is not much assistance on this track for the fast bowlers. Barath and Kraigg Brathwaite have played solidly. India need to get some quick wickets.
11.6 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, 85.2 mph, back of a length delivery and it hurries onto Brathwaite on the middle and leg stump, Brathwaite closes the bat face and works it to deep square leg, Barath thinks about a second but he is sent back, the fielder throws it to Dhoni who is running to collect it, on the way he collides heavily with Barath, the batsman is down but he is alright
11.5 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, 86.4 mph, short ball and it holds its line just outside off, Brathwaite dabs it to the off side
11.4 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, 86.3 mph, full ball and straight on middle, clipped wide of mid on
11.3 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, 86.4 mph, back of a length and in the channel outside off, Brathwaite shoulders arms
11.2 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, 84.1 mph, good line from Aaron, good length ball and it nips away late just outside off, Brathwaite hangs his bat out and the ball whizzes past the outside edge
11.1 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, 85.3 mph, back of a length delivery and straight on middle and off, Brathwaite blocks it to mid on
10.6 Ojha to Barath, no run, flatter delivery on middle, Barath blocks it back to the bowler
10.5 Ojha to Barath, no run, gives this some loop just outside off, Barath gets forward and dabs it to cover, calls for a quick single but Barath sends Brathwaite back, the non-striker scampers back to the crease
10.4 Ojha to Barath, FOUR!!, poor fielding from Ishant, flighted delivery just outside off, Barath gets forward and drives it hard to mid off, Ishant runs and dives over to his left, allows the ball to go past him and to the wide long off fence
10.3 Ojha to Barath, no run, tossed up and full just outside off, Barath defends it to the off side
10.2 Ojha to Barath, no run, floats this one with a lot of air on the middle and leg stump, gets it to spin away outside off, Barath tries to cover the line and gets an outside edge to short third man
A short leg and a slip in place
10.1 Ojha to Barath, no run, tossed up just outside off, Barath plunges forward and blocks it
9.6 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, length ball outside off, Brathwaite presents the full face of the bat and pushes it to mid off
9.5 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, 88.4 mph, keeps it short and it veers away outside off, gets some extra bounce as Brathwaite looks to slash at it, gets an inside edge in front of off stump
9.4 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, 89 mph, shortish ball in the zone outside off, left alone by Brathwaite
9.3 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, 88 mph, short of length delivery outside off, Brathwaite punches it to deep extra cover for another couple
9.2 Aaron to Barath, 3 runs, 87.2 mph, fuller length ball just outside off, Barath gets forward and drives it with an open face to deep extra cover, the outfield is heavy and the ball does not reach the ropes
9.1 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, 84.2 mph, short and straight on the stumps, Brathwaite stays on the back foot, rides the bounce and turns it to square leg
8.6 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, 3 runs, Ojha drags this short outside off, Brathwaite rocks back and cracks it to sweeper cover, Laxman gives chase as the ball slows up near the ropes, they take three runs
8.5 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter and on the leg stump, nudged to square leg
8.4 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, gives this a lot of air outside off and it breaks away sharply, Brathwaite plunges forward and loses his balance slightly, Dhoni whips the bails off but Brathwaite had his back foot behind the crease
8.3 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on middle, Brathwaite gets forward and defends it
8.2 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter delivery on the pads, nudged to the leg side
8.1 Ojha to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, drifts in on the middle and leg stump, gets some extra bounce as Brathwaite stabs at it, gets hit on the glove and on the thigh guard, rolls to the off side
Two fielders at silly point, a lone slip in place.
Pragyan Ojha, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack
7.6 Aaron to Barath, no run, 84.3 mph, short of length ball in the channel just outside off, Barath lets it go
7.5 Aaron to Barath, no run, 86.6 mph, short of length and it jags away wide outside off, Barath does not bother playing at it
7.4 Aaron to Barath, FOUR!!, 84.9 mph, full but too straight on leg stump, Barath uses the pace and glances it to fine leg, races away to the fence
7.3 Aaron to Barath, no run, 87.5 mph, back of a length ball on the middle and leg stump, Barath twirls his wrists but mistimes it to square leg
7.2 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, 84.6 mph, keeps the length short and outside off, Brathwaite guides it to point, Ashwin slides to his right and keeps it down to a single
7.1 Aaron to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, 87.9 mph, short ball and hurries onto middle and off, Brathwaite stays right back and dabs it to the off side
6.6 Ishant to Barath, no run, short of length and wide outside off, Barath lets it go
6.5 Ishant to Barath, no run, back of a length delivery and it darts back in sharply just outside off, Barath judges it well and shoulders arms as the ball goes past the off stump
6.4 Ishant to Barath, no run, goodish length ball angling in just outside off, Barath nudges it to mid on
6.3 Ishant to Barath, no run, full ball on the off stump, Barath gets forward and defends it back to the bowler
6.2 Ishant to Barath, 2 runs, short of length and slightly wide outside off, Barath punches it into the gap at extra cover, it is a very slow outfield but they manage to take a couple
6.1 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, too full and on the pads, Brathwaite flicks it to fine leg
5.6 Aaron to Barath, no run, 89.2 mph, keeps it short and outside the off stump, Barath hangs back and punches it to cover point, another MAIDEN OVER for Aaron
5.5 Aaron to Barath, no run, 84.1 mph, back of a length in the channel outside off, Barath lifts his bat and leaves it
5.4 Aaron to Barath, no run, 84.1 mph, short of length and it zips back in off the deck, Barath hops and closes the bat face, works it to mid wicket as he thinks about a single, but Brathwaite is not interested
5.3 Aaron to Barath, no run, cracker of a delivery that, 85.1 mph, length ball and it cuts away a tad just outside off, Barath is trapped on the back foot and he hangs his bat out, the ball goes past the edge
5.2 Aaron to Barath, no run, 87.8 mph, bangs a pacy bouncer but it is too short and it goes down the leg side, Barath ducks under and Dhoni moves to his left to stop it
5.1 Aaron to Barath, no run, 85.8 mph, good length ball and it skids through on the middle and leg stump, Barath is once again late on the shot and he gets hit on the thigh guard
4.6 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, another short ball and it jags back in just outside off, Brathwaite gets behind the line and drops it to the off side
4.5 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full ball and on middle and off, Brathwaite nurdles it to square leg
Lots of empty seats at the Wankhede stadium. Umpire Oxenford is checking the ball and it has immediately gone out of shape. New balls have been called for here. Meanwhile, Ishant is bowling well over 140 kmph.
4.4 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length ball outside off, Brathwaite punches it to mid off
4.3 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length and angled in on middle and off, Brathwaite covers the angle and taps it to the leg side
4.2 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Ishant bangs it in short just outside off, it does not rise up as much as Brathwaite expected, he thinks about swaying out of the line, but he adjusts at the last moment by angling his bat and fending it to the off side
4.1 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short ball and it hurries onto Brathwaite on the stumps, he hops back and drops it to the ground
3.6 Aaron to Barath, no run, 86.2 mph, back of a length and it skids through straight on middle and off, Barath is solid in defence
3.5 Aaron to Barath, no run, 88.6 mph, short ball slanted in just outside off, Barath hangs back and taps it to point
3.4 Aaron to Barath, no run, 83.5 mph, back of a length ball and angled in sharply on the middle and leg stump, Barath looks to work it to the leg side, gets hit on the thigh guard and it rolls to the on side
3.3 Aaron to Barath, no run, 89 mph, back of a length delivery and it kicks up from the deck outside off, Barath drags his bat inside the line and leaves it
3.2 Aaron to Barath, no run, cracker of a ball from Aaron, 87.6 mph, shortish ball angled in on middle and it darts away sharply, gets some extra bounce as Barath has a feel for it, gets beaten all ends up
3.1 Aaron to Barath, no run, 89.3 mph, short of a good length ball and it swerves away outside off, Barath does not play at that
Some sawdust being applied near the bowlers footmarks.
2.6 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR!!, edged but safe, back of a length delivery just around the off stump, Brathwaite gets forward and stabs at it, the thick outside edge goes to the ground and goes past the gap at third slip and gully, rolls to the third man fence
2.5 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, fuller length ball honing in on the off stump, Brathwaite pushes it to mid off
2.5 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no ball, back of a length close to the off stump, Brathwaite gets forward and blocks it, but Ishant has overstepped
2.4 Ishant to Barath, leg byes, 1 run, 89.7 mph delivery that from Ishant, slides it full and on the pads, Barath gets beaten for pace as he looks to flick it to fine leg, gets hit on the pads and they scamper a leg bye
2.3 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Brathwaite is off the mark, short of length angling in on the middle and leg stump, Brathwaite moves to the off side and closes the bat face, works it to fine leg
2.2 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full pitched ball outside off, Brathwaite stays forward and pushes it to cover
2.1 Ishant to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full ball and angling in on middle and leg, Brathwaite taps it to mid on
1.6 Aaron to Barath, no run, ends the over with a full ball that curves away wide outside off, Barath does not chase after it, ends a pacy over from Aaron
1.5 Aaron to Barath, no run, 83.1 mph from Aaron, bowls it short and just outside off, Barath hangs back and fends it comfortably to point, thinks about a single but Brathwaite is not interested
1.4 Aaron to Barath, no run, back of a length and gets it to dart away outside off, gets some good carry as well, Barath shoulders arms
1.3 Aaron to Barath, no run, good pace from Aaron, 135.9 kmph, lands this just on a good length on middle and it nips back in sharply, Barath is late on the shot and he gets hit on the pads, but that was sliding down the leg side
1.2 Aaron to Barath, FOUR!!, Barath has really creamed that, overpitched delivery just outside off, Barath presents the high elbow and caresses the drive to the deep extra cover boundary
1.1 Aaron to Barath, no run, lands this on a short of length and it moves in a touch just outside off, Barath does not play at it and the ball bounces just in front of Dhoni
Slight holdup in play here. And it is once again some problem behind the sightscreen. But, we are all set for Aaron's first ball in Tests.
Varun Aaron, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
0.6 Ishant to Barath, 3 runs, Ishant slides this one on the pads and Barath clips it into the gap at mid wicket, the ball slows up as it reaches the deep mid wicket fence, Ojha gives chase and keeps them down to three runs
0.5 Ishant to Barath, no run, short of length delivery and it cuts back in outside off, Barath lets it go and the ball swerves away after going past the off stump, Dhoni does not collect it cleanly
0.4 Ishant to Barath, no run, full pitched ball close to the off stump, Barath defends it solidly to cover point
0.3 Ishant to Barath, no run, this one skids through to Barath, good length ball angled in on middle and off, Barath adjusts and dabs it to the off side
0.2 Ishant to Barath, no run, good bounce from Ishant, back of a length delivery and it jags away outside off, Barath has a feel for it and the ball goes past the outside edge
0.1 Ishant to Barath, no run, starts off with a fuller length ball just outside off, Barath drives it to short cover
Barath and Kraigg Brathwaite are at the crease. Barath is on strike. Ishant will open the attack
Ishant will start off proceedings here. Three slips and a gully in place.
The Indian players are striding out to the middle. There is a decent crowd in at the Wankhede. VVS Laxman hands Varun Aaron his Test cap. It is a proud moment for this youngster. The two West Indies openers are taking their guard. Sid V here to take you through till lunch.
Teams:
India (Playing XI): Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravichandran Ashwin, Pragyan Ojha, Varun Aaron, Ishant Sharma
West Indies (Playing XI): Adrian Barath, Kraigg Brathwaite, Kirk Edwards, Darren Bravo, Kieran Powell, Marlon Samuels, Carlton Baugh(w), Darren Sammy(c), Ravi Rampaul, Devendra Bishoo, Fidel Edwards
Dhoni: It is not a bad toss to lose. There is plenty in this pitch for the bowlers. The batsmen can play their strokes. We want to improve as a side. We want to play good cricket. Virat Kohli replaces Yuvraj Singh and Varun Aaron replaces Umesh Yadav. Umesh has been rested and he is fit.
Sammy: The wicket looks good. If we survive the first hour, we can bat well. We want to win or draw against a good side. We had to alter our sides because few of the guys fell sick. Ravi Rampaul comes in and Kieran Powell comes in. Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Kemar Roach are injured. We are a young team and we hope that we can put a good performance
West Indies have won the toss and elected to bat
Pitch Report: The colour of the pitch is brown and there is a fair covering of grass. It is damp and the fast bowlers will enjoy bowling on this track. There has always been good carry on the Mumbai track. After the track eases out, it will be good for batting.
Ian Bishop on air is saying that Kemar Roach has a stomach bug and he is a doubtful starter for this match. Shane Shillingford is also feeling ill. This is not good news for the West Indies.
Tickets at the Wankhede are as cheap as Rs. 50 per day. This might see large crowds flock to the Wankhede even though it is a working day.
In the last five Test matches played at the Wankhede stadium, India have won only two matches. The last Test match India played at this venue was against England in 2006 and the visitors emerged victorious by 212 runs.
Today, Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma might play for India in place of Yuvraj Singh. For the West Indies, they will be hoping that Shivnarine Chanderpaul recovers from the calf strain that he sustained in Kolkata.
Hello and Welcome to the third and final Test match from the Wankhede stadium, Mumbai. India have wrapped up the series and they will now be eyeing a whitewash against the West Indies. All eyes will be on the two pillars of Indian cricket. Rahul Dravid is just 21 runs away from 13000 Test runs while the whole nation awaits Sachin Tendulkar's 100th international ton.
Preview by Saurabh Somani

The Indian team travels to the west to do battle for one final time with the West Indians. While the hosts may be leading the three-match series 2-0, the two Tests so far haven't been without sparks of fight from the visitors. The first Test at Delhi was even till the Indians knuckled down in the fourth innings, and while India completely dominated the first and second innings of the second Test, West Indies showed tremendous resolve in the third innings of the match - their second while batting - to ensure that their heads wouldn't be drooping when they reached the Wankhede Stadium for the final match.

India: The selectors have dropped Yuvraj Singh, who looked distinctly uncomfortable at Eden Gardens, on a track on which no other Indian batsman in the innings faced any trouble, and brought in Rohit Sharma. Given that Virat Kohli was already part of the squad though, Rohit is likely to be second in line after Virat for a spot in the middle order. It is unlikely that either of Sehwag, Gambhir, Dravid, Tendulkar or Laxman will want to be rested, which means Virat for Yuvraj is the only change on the cards for the team. This is also the last chance for the batsmen to get in a solid knock under their belts before the Australia tour, and they'll want to go there on the back of some good form.

The bowlers have given a good account of themselves throughout, and the only way the combination of Ishant, Umesh, Aswhin and Ojha will be broken up is if the think-tank decides to blood Varun Aaron before the Australia series. Other than that, there are no changes on the cards barring injury.

West Indies: West Indies will be on tenterhooks about the fitness of Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who didn't practice due to a calf injury. If he doesn't recover enough, and is ruled out of the third Test, it will be a hammer blow to the chances and morale of the visitors, since Chanderpaul continues to be the fulcrum around which the batting revolves. Darren Bravo showed superb form in getting to 136 while following on at Kolkata, but even with all his talent and his Lara-like batting, he's just 12 Tests old, and West Indies need Chanderpaul in the middle-order to lend stability.

The bowlers have bowled good spells in patches, but those patches are nowhere near what West Indies have needed. Apart from the first innings at Kotla, it's always been the Indian batsmen who have held the upper hand against the bowlers. While that is more or less to be expected with India's strong batting line-up and the fact that they're batting at home, unless the bowlers find an extra gear so far lacking, they cannot hope to go back with at least one win.

Milestone Drama:

As is only to be expected, there is huge expectancy that the famous ton will come in front of Sachin Tendulkar's home-town fans at the same ground on which India became World Champions on April 2 this year. While Tendulkar continues to be on 99 hundreds, it's unlikely that any match involving him will not focus a century for him, and his biggest challenge might well be to cut out the distractions this will cause and focus just on batting. Apart from Tendulkar, there's also two other men close to landmarks: Rahul Dravid is 21 runs away from becoming the second man to 13,000 Test runs, while Virender Sehwag is 117 away from the 8000-run mark.
Teams:
India (From): MS Dhoni(w/c), Varun Aaron, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rahul Dravid, Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli, VVS Laxman, Pragyan Ojha, Ajinkya Rahane, Virender Sehwag, Ishant Sharma, Rahul Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, Umesh Yadav, Rohit Sharma
West Indies (From): Darren Sammy(c), Adrian Barath, Carlton Baugh(w), Devendra Bishoo, Kraigg Brathwaite, Darren Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Fidel Edwards, Kirk Edwards, Kieran Powell, Denesh Ramdin, Ravi Rampaul, Kemar Roach, Marlon Samuels, Shane Shillingford
 
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