Day 2 Analysis
Scores at the end of Day 2
India 330 all out in 98.2 overs
Australia 212 all out in 50 overs
India 52/1 in 11 overs
India lead Australia by 170 runs with 9 wickets in hand
Player of the Day - RP Singh
Day 2 Highlights Part 1
Day 2 Highlights Part 2
Day 2 Highlights Part 3
Day 1 Analysis
Score - India - 297/6 in 84.0 overs
Player of the Day - Rahul Dravid
Anil Kumble won the toss and decided that India would bat first on the much talked about Perth track. And the Indian batsman were upto the task as they backed the skipper's decision. Virendra Sehwag got India out to a positive start something they had sorely missed in the first 2 tests. The Perth track failed to live up to all the hype and was no different than the Perth track seen in the last few years. Just as India looked to have made a solid start to the Innings they lost Sehwag and Jaffer in quick succession and the onus was on Dravid- back to his favourite number 3 position and the little master - Sachin Tendulkar
They sure lived up to the expectations and a 139 runs stand meant that India had all the advantage until tea on Day 1. Sachin Tendulkar looked in control from the moment he walked in. There were a few play and misses and credit has to be given the Aussie pacers for bowling some wonderful line and length. Rahul Dravid took his time initially and played some marvelous shots later on.
But then India lost 4 wickets in the final session and the honours of Day 1 were equally shared by both the teams when India could easily had dominated the first day. Most of the wickets were lost to some poor shots. Sachin Tendulkar was once again unlucky - out lbw as Asad Rauf failed to judge the Perth bounce. But a day where a little more caution and India would have had Australia completely under the mat. A glaring change was in the ways Aussies conducted themselves on field. They seemed to be making a conscious effort to look nice and clean on the field - It was kind of funny to see the Aussies in such a avatar - when was the last time you have seen a Aussie bowler apologize to a batsman for a wrong appeal ;)
Anyway Indians would be happy if they could stretch the score somewhere close to 400 tomorrow and then hope that the Indian bowlers adjust to the Perth wicket quickly and pick some quick Aussie wickets
Day 1 Highlights Part 1
Day 1 Highlights Part 2
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
India Vs Australia Video Highlights and Match Analysis- 3rd Test Match Perth
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Labels: 2008, 3rd Test Match, Australia, Day 1, Day 2, India, India Vs Australia, Jan 2008, Perth, Rahul Dravid, RP Singh, Test Match, Video Highlights
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
India Vs Australia 3rd Test Match Perth Live Scores and Commentary
After all the stories of boycotts, allegations, counter-allegations, clarifications and much more we finally get back to Cricket. Its been only 10 days since the Sydney Test but a lot of water has passed below the bridge since Ishant Sharma was dismissed by Michael Clarke with about 7 minutes left for the close of play. A lot of things have changed - the catching agreement between the two aptains has been scrapped - now it will be only the umpires who will decide about a legality of a catch and will not ask the fielding team, Mr Bucknor is gone and he has been replaced by Billy Bowden and the Australian team has promised to improve its conduct.
But none of these may have actual bearing on the game as much the 22 yard strip at the WACA. A lot has been said about it and it is supposedly the fastest it has been in the last few years. Australi will be going in with a 4 - pace attack after 16 years. Last time they had a 4 pace attack was at this very ground against the Indians in 1992. A match where Sachin Tendulkar enthralled the Aussie crowds with a brave hundred. Needless to say Australi have a fantastic record on the ground.
As far as team news goes - Indians have left out Harbhajan and Irfan Pathan comes back. Most importantly Sehwag is back at the top for India. Yuvraj Singh has been dropped after failing to impress in the series so far. Dravid will be back at 3 and Laxman at 6. For Autralia Chris Rogers would be making his debut at the top of teh Australian innings in place of the injured Hayden. Also Brad Hogg makes way for Shaun Tait.
Australia would be going all out to win the test and achieve the record of 17 consecutive test wins, while India would be all fired up too after Sydney. Lets hope we have a cracking contest on a beautiful Perth pitch
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Labels: 2008, 3rd Test Match, Australia, India, India Vs Australia, Jan 2008, Live Commentary, Live Scores, Perth, Test Match
Thursday, January 3, 2008
India Vs Australia 2nd Test Match Sydney Video Highlights
Umpiring Blunders
Day 5 Video Highlights
Indian Innings Short Highlights
Part 1
Part 2
Day 4 Video Highlights
Morning Session
Afternoon Session
Day 3 Analysis
Scores at the End of Day 3
Australia - 463/10 in 112.3 overs
India - 532/10 in 138.2 overs
Australia - 13/0 in 5.0 overs
Australia trail India by 56 runs with 10 wickets in hand
Player of the Day - Sachin Tendulkar
Day 3 Video Highlights
Part 1
Part 2
Day 2 Analysis
Scores at the end of Day 2
Australia - 463/10 in 112.3 overs
India - 216/3 in 62.0 overs
India trail Australia by 247 runs with 7 wickets in hand
Player of the Day - VVS Laxman
Day 2 Video Highlights
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Day 1 Analysis
Score: Australia - 376/7 in 89.0 overs
Player of the Day - MR Benson, SA Bucknor and BNJ Oxenford - The Umpires
Day 1 belonged completely to the umpires. With 4 shocking decisions, Indians were left to wonder at the end of the day of what could have been. Indian bowlers once again surprised everyone as RP Singh reveled in the opportunity of leading the attack in the absence of the injured Zaheer Khan. He and Harbhajan bowled magnificently and reduced Australia to 134 / 6 at one point. And than the umpires stuck. But laong with that due credit has to be given to Brad Hogg who played an almost flawless innings. Coming in at 134 / 6 he epitomized the Aussie spirit of believing in their own abilities and backing themselves even when the chips are down
Brad Hogg was the more attacking partner in the early stages of that crucial Hogg - Symonds partnership. Indians probably relaxed a bit and Hogg took complete advantage of them. Symonds scored a century but he was dismissed clearly twice en route to that century. He made full use of the opportunities provided to him by the umpires - first as he was clearly caught behind off Ishant Sharma and secondly as the third umpire adjudged him not out even when everyone unanimously could see Symond's feet off the ground as Dhoni dislodged the bails of Anil Kumble
Day 1 Video Highlights
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
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Wednesday, January 2, 2008
India Vs Australia 2nd Test Match Sydney Live Scores and Commentary
IndianCricketHighlights welcomes you to the coverage of the 2nd test match bein played between India and Australia at Sydney
Will India be able to recover from the second worst defeat against the Aussies they suffered at Melbourne? Will the much acclaimed batting line-up stand up and be counted? Will the bowlers continue their good show? All these questions will be answered in Sydney as the New Year's Test kicks off. Rahul Dravid is almost certain to retain his opening position and India will be hoping that he can regain some of his touch and provide India with a confident start. As if India didn't have enough troubles, Zaheer Khan one of the best bowlers on display in Melbourne has suffered a injury and may miss the match. Irfan Pathan has been named in the 12 man squad and will replace Zaheer just in case he does not recover fully.
Sehwag has been left out once again. If India have to put up any fight in this match its the batsman who will have to take the onus and target a score of at least 400 in the first innings. Indians have a decent record at Sydney and they will be hoping that the Sydney track known to be the best track for spinners in Australia provides some help to Harbhajan and Kumble. Lets hope that everyone chips in and we have a interesting match
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Labels: 2008, Australia, India, India Vs Australia, Jan 2008, Live Commentary, Live Scores, Sydney, Test Match
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
India Vs Australia 1st Test Match Melbourne Video Highlights
Video Highlights of the 1st Test Match between India and Australia are being continuously updated here. Scroll down for highlights of each day.
For live scores and live commentary of the match click here: Live Scores and Commentary
Match Presentation
Day 4 Video Highlights
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Day 3 Video Highlights
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Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Day 2 Analysis
Scores at the end of Day 2:
Australia - 343 all out in 92.4 overs
India - 196 all out in 71.5 overs
Australia - 32/0 in 8 overs
Australia lead by 179 runs with 10 wickets in hand
Player of the Day - Stuart Clark
The Indian batsman completely squandered a perfect opportunity to take control of the match as they were bowled out for 196. Things started going all wrong right from the start of the innings as the opening pair of Dravid and Jaffer choose to adopt a cautious approach against the disciplined bowling of Lee and Johnson. Dravid was particularly defensive as he scored just 5 runs of 66 balls before being dismissed. The Indians were going at the run rate of just over 1 for the first 25 overs or so. Things changed for a while as Sachin Tendulkar came out with a positive frame of mind. Sachin played beautifully attacking all the bowlers and was particularly severe on Brad Hogg. And just as the Tendulkar - Ganguly partnership seemed that they would bail India out of trouble, Schin dragged one onto the stumps. India never really recovered and were bowled out for 196. The star of the day for Austtalia was Stuart Clark as he complete destroyed teh Indian middle order. Bret Lee and Stuart Clark claimed 4 wickets each as Indians handed over a 147 runs lead to Australia. Australia made a steady start to the innings and scored 32 runs till the end of day without losing any wicket. Aussies will be looking forward to pile on the runs on Day 3 and set a gigantic target for India.
Day 2 Video Highlights
Day 1 Analysis
Scores at the end of Day 1: Australia - 337/9 in 90.0 overs
Player of the Day - Anil Kumble
India staged a strong comeback after a solid opening partnership between Hayden and Jaques and ended the day 1 strongly reducing Australia to 337 for 9. Mathew Hayden played beautifully to score a century and as the opening pair piled up the runs it looked as if it was one of those regular Aussie onslaught piling up a huge first Innings score, but it was the captain who led from the front and help India come back strongly in the match. A spinner taking a 5 wicket haul on the opening day of a test match in Australia is a sight rarely seen. He was able supported by Zaheer Khan and Indians had made a start to the series very few might have expected out of them. The bowling has been touted as being the weak point of this Indian side on the tour. But now the bowlers have done their Job. Its up to the batsman now to support this wonderful opportunity being created by the bowlers.
Day 1 Video Highlights
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Tuesday, December 25, 2007
India Vs Australia 1st Test Match Melbourne Live Scores and Commentary
IndianCricketHighlights welcomes you to the coverage of the 1st test match between India and Australia being played at the MCG. To call this series to be a tough one for the Indians would be a understatement. It is going to be a real test. And in series like this you expect to get a good start, because it is virtually impossible to come back once you are down. So Indians must be looking to have a good first test.
But playing before a capacity crowd on boxing day is not for the faint hearted. Australia have a formidable record at the MCG and it will be nothing short of miracle if Indians managed to pull one out here. Its difficult but not impossible. India's best chance would be to win the toss and bat first. India's strength lies in their experienced batting and hence they would be hoping that they would be able to post a decent score and take some pressure of the inexperienced bowling lineup.
Rahul Dravid will be opening the innings so as to accommodate the supremely in-form Yuvraj Singh. Laxman will be batting at 3, which may well turn up to a masterstroke as Laxman's penchant for the Aussies is known to one and all. He is one player who can take the attack right to the Aussie camp. A lot would be expected from the famed batting line-up in what is certainly a last tour of Australia for them. In the bowling department Zaheer and RP Singh would be expected to carry on with the good form they have been showing lately.
So lots to look forward to in the inaugural match of the Border - Gavaskar Series. I will be up early in the morning.. Will you? Well even if you miss any moments of day's play tune into IndianCricketHighlights everyday as we will be uploading video highlights of the entire day's play.
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Match Highlights of each day will be uploaded on IndianCricketHighlights. So stay tuned to ICH
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Labels: 1st Test Match, 2007, Australia, Day 1, Dec 2007, India, Live Commentary, Live Scores, Melbourne, Test Match
Sunday, December 9, 2007
India Vs Pakistan 3rd Test Match Bangalore Video Highlights
Video Highlights of the 3rd Test Match between India and Pakistan are being continuously updated here. Scroll down for highlights of each day.
For live scores and live commentary of the match click here: Live Scores and Commentary
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Day 2 Match Highlights
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Day 1 Match Highlights
Match Score:
India 365 /5
Day 1 belonged to the two southpaws - Yuvraj Singh and Sourav Ganguly! Coming together with the score at 61 for 4, the duo stuck a 300 hundred run partnership taking India to a position on Day One from where the series can not be lost. Yuvraj Singh was a treat to watch as he caressed the field with shots which had magical timing and a slight arrogance. Sourav Ganguly followed up his Kolkatta test with another ton. And even though as Yuvraj got out just before the end of day's play Inida had secured the match and ensured that they ca not lose it from there, thus taking Inida one step closer to a home test series win againgst Pakisatan
Player of the Day - Yuvraj Singh's Interview
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Part 4
Part 5
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Part 7
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Labels: 2007, Bangalore, Day 1, Day 2, Day 4, December 2007, India, India Vs Pakistan, Pakistan, Test Match, Video Highlights, Yuvraj Singh
Saturday, December 8, 2007
India Vs Pakistan 3rd Test Match Bangalore Live Scores and Commentary
IndianCricketHighlights welcomes you to the covearge of the third and final test match between India nad Pakistan at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. India has been plagued with injuries and may start the match without 3-4 of their key players. So will Pakistan take advantage and level the series or will India survive to win the series Keep watching IndianCricketHighlights for ball-by-ball updates live scores, commentary and much more.
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Match Highlights of each day will be uploaded on IndianCricketHighlights. So stay tuned to ICH
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Saturday, December 1, 2007
India Vs Pakistan 2nd Test Match Kolkata Video Highlights
Video Highlights of the 2nd Test Match between India and Pakistan at Eden Gardens, Kolkata will be continuously updated here:
For live scores and live commentary of the match click here: Live Scores and Commentary
Match Presentation Ceremony
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Day 2 Match Highlights
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Day 1 Match Highlights
Day 1 Morning Session Part 1
Day 1 Morning Session Part 2
Day 1 Afternoon Session
For live scores and live commentary of the match click here: Live Scores and Commentary
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Labels: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, December 2007, India, India Vs Pakistan, Kolkata, November 2007, Pakistan, Test Match, Video Highlights
Friday, November 30, 2007
India Vs Pakistan 2nd Test Match Kolkata Live Scores and Commentary
IndianCricketHighlights welcomes you to the coverage of the 2nd Test Match between India and Pakistan being played at Eden Gardens Kolkatta. Will India manage to win this one and seal the series 2-0 or will Pakistan stage a comeback! Keep watching IndianCricketHighlights for live scores, commentary and much more.
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Labels: December 2007, India, India Vs Pakistan, Kolkata, Live Commentary, New Delhi, November 2007, Pakistan, Test Match
Monday, November 26, 2007
India VS Pakistan 1st Test Match Match Report
India won by 6 wickets
Toss: Pakistan
Man of The Match: Anil Kumble
Pakistan 231
Misbah-Ul_Haq 82 Anil Kumnle 4 - 38
Kamran Akmal 30 Zaheer Khan 2 - 45
India 276
VVS Laxman 72 Danish Kaneria 4 - 59
MS Dhoni 57 Sohail Tanvir 3 - 83
Pakistan 247
Salman Butt 67 Anil Kumble 3 -68
Misbah-Ul-Haq 45 Saurav Ganguly 2 -20
India 203 / 4
Sachin Tendulkar 56 Shoaib Akhtar 4 - 58
Wasim Jaffer 53
A magnificent square cut by Sachin Tendulkar! The maestro's arms went up in the air! The dressing room stood up and rejoiced. The fans cheered as India won its 7th consecutive test at Kotla in style. 6.2 Overs was all it took on the final day for India to wrap things up.
It was a test match where India dominated and always looked in control except for a brief period on Day 2 when India lost some wickets in quick succession, but thanks to a wonderful partnership between Dhoni and Laxman India once again had a upper hand on the match. Anil Kumble could not have asked for a better start as captain as he led from the front rightfully earning the title of Man of Match. An excellent team effort where everyone chipped in and make the job look easy.
Here are some of the links for you to relive the moments of what was a wonderful test match for India:
1st Test Day 1 Highlights
1st Test Day 2 Highlights
1st Test Day 3 Highlights
1st Test Day 4 Highlights
1st Test Day5 Highlights
Hope you enjoyed our coverage of the 1st Test Match between India and Pakistan. We will be back as the 2nd Test match kicks off from 30th November at Eden Gardens, Kolkatta.
So stay tuned to ICH (IndianCricketHighlights)
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Labels: Anil Kumble, India, Match Report, New Delhi, November 2007, Pakistan, Test Match
India Vs Pakistan 1st Test Match - New Delhi Day 5 Video Highlights
So India needed just 6.2 overs on the 5th day to wrap up the match. Watch the video highlights of Day 5 as India won the 1st Test Match and go one 1-0 up in the series with 2 matches to go.
Day 5 Highlights
Presentation Ceremony
Some special moments of the 1st Test Match
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India Vs Pakistan 1st Test Match New Delhi Day 5 Live Scores and Commentarry
Watch the 5th and final day of the 1st Test Match as India need just 32 runs to win. Watch India chase victory on IndianCricketHighlights.
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Video Highlights of the short day will be posted after the match.
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Labels: Day 5, India, Live Commentary, Live Scores, New Delhi, November 2007, Pakistan, Test Match
Sunday, November 25, 2007
India Vs Pakistan 1st Test Match New Delhi Day 4 Video Highlights
A good day for India as they are knocking on the doors of a hard-fought test victory. Day 4 Match highlights have been updated on IndianCricketHighlights. Enjoy!
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India Vs Pakistan 1st Test Match New Delhi Day 4 Live Scores and Commentary
Watch the live scores and commentary of Day 4. India will be looking to end the Pakistani Innings as soon as possible. Chasing anything above 250 may create problems for India. Stay tuned on IndianCricketHighlights for live updates of Day 4.
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Video Highlights for Day 4 will be uploaded as soon as possible. So stick around on IndianCricketHighlights
Update: Find Day 4 Video Highlights here: Day 4
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Saturday, November 24, 2007
India Vs Pakistan 1st Test Match New Delhi Day 3 Video Highlights
Watch the extended highlights of Day 3 of India Vs Pakistan 1st Test match
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Part 10
Part 11
Part 12
Day 3 Pakistan Wickets
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India Vs Pakistan 1st Test Match New Delhi Day 3 Live Scores and Commentary
Watch the live scores and commentary as India take on Pakistan in the Day 3 of the 1st Test Match. Hopefully India should be able to get a lead of about 100 to put pressure on Pakistan. Catch the action live on IndianCricketHighlights
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Friday, November 23, 2007
India Vs Pakistan 1st Cricket Test Match New Delhi Day 2 Video Highlighs
Video Highlights of Day 2 will be posted soon. Meanwhile enjoy this hilarious dismissal of Misbah-Ul-Haq.
Misbah-Ul-Haq Wicket - Run Out as he tries to avoid the ball and jumps in the air and the ball hits the stumps as he is in the air.
Video Highlights of Day 2 of the 1st Test Match have been posted below:
Day 2 Highlights Part 1
Day 2 Highlights Part 2
Day 2 Highlights Part 3
Day 2 Highlights Part 4
Day 2 Highlights Part 5
Day 2 Highlights Part 6
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India Vs Pakistan 1st Test Match New Delhi- Day 2 Live Scores and Commentary
IndianCricketHighlights welcomes you to the coverage of Day 2 of the 1st Test Match between India and Pakistan.
Also check out the Video Highlights of Day 1 here: India Vs Pakistan 1st Test Day 1
Live Scores
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Thursday, November 22, 2007
India Vs Pakistan 1st Test Match New Delhi Day 1 Video Highlighs
Watch the day 1 highlights of the India Vs Pakistan Test match being played at the Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi. Watch extended highlights of the entire day and also the Pakistani wickets.
Day 1 Highlights Part 1/6
Day 1 Highlights Part 2/6
Day 1 Highlights Part 3/6
Day 1 Highlights Part 4/6
Day 1 Highlights Part 5/6
Day 1 Highlights Part 6/6
Pakistan Wickets Day 1
India Vs Pakistan 1st Test Match Day 2 Coverage here: Day 2
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