Live cricket scores, Cricket news and updates by Cricket Nirvana

MATCH DETAILS


India vs Pakistan


Match 6 - Tshwane, Saturday, September 26, 2009

Pakistan 302/9 (50.0)    India 248/10 (44.5)
Rahul Dravid
76 (103, 6x0, 4x4)
Gautam Gambhir
57 (46, 6x2, 4x7)
Saeed Ajmal
8.5
0
31
2
Shahid Afridi
10
0
39
2
Pakistan beat India by 54 runs
 
What a cracking game! India get bowled out for 248 in 44.5 overs and Pakistan win by 54 runs. India were going quite well when Gambhir (57) was batting early on, then came a phase where Pakistan struck back with some quick wickets but Raina (46) came up with some exciting stuff. Can't forget Dravid's (76) effort who stayed there almost till the end but once again Pakistan came up with some brilliant bowling and fielding effort which took them to victory. Stay tuned for the presentation news..
 
Shoaib Malik gets the Man of the Match for his outstanding century which helped Pakistan to that commanding first innings total.
 
That's it from us. Thank You very much for tuning into this exciting contest. We have a couple of important Group B fixtures lined up for Sunday. Do join us for those games. Cheers!
44.5
W
S Ajmal to H Singh, OUT! It's all over! Pakistan win! Harbhajan has been bowled while attempting the reverse sweep. India have been bowled out for 248.
44.4
0
S Ajmal to H Singh, Singh guides it to third man but not for runs.
44.3
4
S Ajmal to H Singh, FOUR! Flighted and full outside the off; Singh drives this superbly through the covers. The ball races to the boundary.
44.2
0
S Ajmal to H Singh, Singh tries to sweep but fails to make contact.
44.1
0
S Ajmal to H Singh, Singh has been struck on the pads as he looked to play that off the front foot.
 
Ashish Nehra is the new man in. Pakistan are almost there now! Just a wicket away!
End of 44 Overs: India 244/9
43.6
W
Naved to I Sharma, OUT! Bowled him! Naved yorks Sharma with a peach of a delivery. India have lost their ninth wicket. A couple of wickets in that over for Naved. Excellent stuff!
43.5
1
Naved to H Singh, Pushed to the cover region by Singh. The batsmen have run through for a single.
 
Ishant Sharma makes his way to the center.
43.4
W
Naved to RP Singh, OUT! Gone! It's a clean strike in the mid wicket region by RP Singh. It's high in the air and taken by Yousuf. India have lost their eighth wicket.
43.3
1
Naved to H Singh, Played through mid-wicket by Singh. Naved fails to collect the ball as Singh makes it back to his crease.
43.2
0
Naved to H Singh, Singh has pulled that ball straight back.
43.1
1
Naved to RP Singh, Yorker length deliver; driven towards the mid-on region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 43 Overs: India 241/7
42.6
1
S Ajmal to RP Singh, Singh has punched that ball through the offside for a single.
42.5
0
S Ajmal to RP Singh, Ball hits Singh high on the pads. No run taken.
42.4
0
S Ajmal to RP Singh, Wrong one from Ajmal; Singh has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
42.3
0
S Ajmal to RP Singh, That was a flighted delivery outside off; Singh fails to put bat on ball.
42.2
1
S Ajmal to H Singh, Singh has pushed it to the cover region for a single.
42.1
0
S Ajmal to H Singh, Singh goes for the sweep but fails to connect it.
42.1
1WD
S Ajmal to H Singh, The ball is down the leg side but Singh still goes after it. Umpire Davis signals a wide.
 
RP Singh walks out to the middle.
End of 42 Overs: India 238/7
41.6
W
Naved to R Dravid, OUT! Dravid departs! He pushes it to the cover region. They take a couple of runs and return for the third. Dravid is short of his crease as Akmal removes the bails. Umpire Taufel signals towards the Third Umpire. Red Light comes on indicating that Dravid is OUT.
41.5
1
Naved to H Singh, Pushed to the cover region by Singh. The batsmen have run through for a single.
41.4
0
Naved to H Singh, Singh was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
41.3
0
Naved to H Singh, Fuller delivery outside the off; Singh comes down the track but misses it completely.
41.2
1
Naved to R Dravid, Dravid has driven it through mid-off. The batsmen have run through for a single.
41.1
2
Naved to R Dravid, Dravid has driven that ball straight back and the ball gets a hand to it. Still it runs down the ground and they run for a couple of runs.
 
Right then, an important phase in the game as India opt to take their batting PowerPlay. It will last from overs 42-46.
End of 41 Overs: India 232/6
40.6
2
M Aamer to H Singh, It's a clean strike over mid wicket by Singh. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
40.5
0
M Aamer to H Singh, Singh defends it from within the crease and Aamer does well to stop that off his own bowling.
40.4
0
M Aamer to H Singh, Defended off the front foot by Singh presenting the full face of the bat.
40.3
0
M Aamer to H Singh, Defended off the back foot by Singh.
40.2
1
M Aamer to R Dravid, Dravid just lofts it over mid off and they run for a single.
40.1
0
M Aamer to R Dravid, Played to the point region by Dravid but not for runs.
End of 40 Overs: India 229/6
39.6
1
Naved to R Dravid, Guided down to fine leg by Dravid and they pick up a single of the last ball. End of the over.
39.5
1
Naved to H Singh, Singh opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
39.4
1
Naved to R Dravid, Dravid has played it towards mid-wicket for a single.
39.3
4
Naved to R Dravid, FOUR! Great timing! Dravid clips that off his thigh pad behind square. The ball races to the boundary. The fielder dived but still the ball raced away.
39.2
1
Naved to H Singh, Played to the point region by Singh and they pick up a single.
39.1
1
Naved to R Dravid, Pushed to the cover region by Dravid. They pick up a single.
 
Naved-ul-Hasan is brought back in the attack as well.
End of 39 Overs: India 220/6
38.6
1
M Aamer to R Dravid, Driven towards the mid-off region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
38.5
1
M Aamer to H Singh, Driven towards the mid-off region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
38.4
0
M Aamer to H Singh, Singh has punched that ball through the offside.
38.3
0
M Aamer to H Singh, Singh has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
 
Harbhajan Singh in the new man in. That was the last recognised pair for India and now the tail is in.
38.2
W
M Aamer to Y Pathan, OUT! Aamer strikes! Full length delivery outside off; the ball takes the outside edge and goes towards the slip region. It's been taken in the slips by Misbah who is a sub. India have lost their sixth wicket.
38.1
0
M Aamer to Y Pathan, Pathan shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
End of 38 Overs: India 218/5
37.6
1
S Afridi to Y Pathan, Pathan has driven it through mid-on and they run for a single. End of the over and Afridi's spell as well.
37.5
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, Dravid has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.
37.4
1
S Afridi to Y Pathan, Driven through mid-off by Pathan. They pick up a single.
37.3
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, This one was flighted outside the off and Dravid gets an edge. Once again no fielder in that region and hence a single.
37.2
1
S Afridi to Y Pathan, Pathan has lofted that over mid wicket. One run added to the total.
37.1
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, Driven towards the mid-on region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 37 Overs: India 212/5
36.6
0
M Aamer to Y Pathan, Pathan has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
36.5
0
M Aamer to Y Pathan, Pathan was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
36.4
1
M Aamer to R Dravid, Dravid opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
36.3
2
M Aamer to R Dravid, Dravid gets a leading edge on that one and it flies in the air towards cover. No fielder there and hence the batsmen take one.
36.2
0
M Aamer to R Dravid, Played to the point region by Dravid but straight to the fielder. No run.
36.1
1
M Aamer to Y Pathan, Pathan defends it from within the crease and they run for a quick single.
 
Mohammad Aamer is brought back in the attack. Pakistan are looking to attack here with the new batsman in.
End of 36 Overs: India 208/5
35.6
0
S Afridi to R Dravid, Dravid has played that with the full face of the bat. No run to end the over.
35.5
0
S Afridi to R Dravid, Dravid has driven it straight down the ground and back to the bowler.
35.4
1
S Afridi to Y Pathan, Driven through mid-on by Pathan. They pick up a single.
35.4
1WD
S Afridi to Y Pathan, Wide outside off stump, Pathan leaves it alone. Umpire Taufel signals a wide.
35.3
0
S Afridi to Y Pathan, Pathan tried to sweep that one but missed it and was hit on the pads.
35.2
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, Driven through mid-off by Dravid and they pick up a single.
35.1
0
S Afridi to R Dravid, Dravid was beaten and missed the line of the delivery and the ball might have just clipped the pads. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Taufel isn't interested in the appeal.
 
Yusuf Pathan makes his way to the middle. This might just be the turning point Pakistan were looking for.
End of 35 Overs: India 205/5
34.6
W
S Ajmal to S Raina, OUT! Wicket at the right time! Raina departs! The ball strikes Raina on the boots. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Davis raises his finger. India have lost their fifth wicket.
34.5
0
S Ajmal to S Raina, Raina has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails. That one zipped through.
34.4
0
S Ajmal to S Raina, Raina was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
34.3
1
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Dravid works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
34.2
0
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Dravid has been struck on the pads as he looked to play that off the front foot. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Davis isn't interested in the appeal.
34.1
1
S Ajmal to S Raina, Played to mid-wicket region by Raina for a single.
 
Saeed Ajmal is back on in the attack with the new changed ball.
End of 34 Overs: India 203/4
33.6
1
S Afridi to S Raina, Played to mid-wicket region by Raina. The batsmen have run through for a single.
33.5
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, Dravid has played that with the full face of the bat. They pick up a single.
33.4
1
S Afridi to S Raina, Raina has played it towards mid-wicket and they pick up a single.
33.3
0
S Afridi to S Raina, Raina fails to put bat on ball.
33.2
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, Driven towards the mid-on region. They pick up a single.
33.1
0
S Afridi to R Dravid, Punched off the backfoot by Dravid but not for runs.
End of 33 Overs: India 199/4
32.6
0
S Malik to S Raina, Defended off the front foot by Raina presenting the full face of the bat. No run to end an expensive over, 14 from it.
32.5
6
S Malik to S Raina, SIX! Out of the park! Raina on fire! Raina picked it early, once again went down on his knees and slog swept it through the leg side. That was six from the time it left the bat of Raina. It was a stunning 99m hit!
32.4
4
S Malik to S Raina, FOUR! Inside out! Top shot! Raina has taken the aerial route and played that over the covers. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Davis signals four runs.
32.3
4
S Malik to S Raina, FOUR! Well struck! Raina picked it early, went down on his knees and slog swept it through the leg side. The ball has crossed the ropes.
32.2
0
S Malik to S Raina, Raina drives the ball straight down the ground but not for runs.
32.1
0
S Malik to S Raina, Raina has played that with the full face of the bat.
 
Shoaib Malik is back in the attack.
 
The Umpires have called the Drinks trolley in the middle. After Dhoni's departure, Raina and Dravid have done quite well to keep up with the scoring rate.
End of 32 Overs: India 185/4
31.6
0
S Afridi to R Dravid, Dravid has pushed it to the cover region but to the fielder. No run to end the over.
31.5
0
S Afridi to R Dravid, Ball hits Dravid low on the pads.
31.4
2
S Afridi to R Dravid, Driven through the covers by Dravid. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
31.3
0
S Afridi to R Dravid, Dravid has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
 
50-run stand between Raina and Dravid. This partnership has come in a good time for India, just of 48 balls. This was just the kind of phase India needed in the middle overs.
31.2
1
S Afridi to S Raina, Raina has pushed it to the cover region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
 
That single brings up the 82nd ODI fifty for Rahul Dravid. He is definitely holding the Indian innings together.
31.1
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, Dravid rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball for a single.
End of 31 Overs: India 181/4
30.6
0
U Gul to S Raina, Raina has stood up on his toes to play that one and it goes in the air back to the bowler. It fell just short of him and he dived forward to take it.
30.5
0
U Gul to S Raina, Bouncer! Raina does well to evade it.
30.4
4
U Gul to S Raina, FOUR! Stunning shot! Short outside the off and Raina has slammed it through the point region. Aamer's efforts go in vain as the ball races to the boundary. Makes good use of the free hit.
30.4
1NB
U Gul to S Raina, No ball! Raina gets up on his toes to play that one. Umpire Davis signals a no ball for over stepping. The next delivery will be a free hit.
30.3
1
U Gul to R Dravid, Dravid flicks it away with a wristy shot. They pick up a single.
30.2
0
U Gul to R Dravid, Dravid was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
30.1
1
U Gul to S Raina, Raina works it down the leg side and they pick up one.
End of 30 Overs: India 174/4
29.6
1
S Afridi to S Raina, Raina flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
29.5
4
S Afridi to S Raina, FOUR! Lovely shot! Flighted delivery outside the off and driven through the covers by Raina. Beats the man at inner ring and the ball races away.
29.4
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, A short delivery which has been pulled away to long-on for a single.
29.3
1
S Afridi to S Raina, Played to the point region by Raina. The batsmen have run through for a single.
29.2
0
S Afridi to S Raina, Raina has played that straight back and Afridi comes in to cover that one.
29.1
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, The short of length delivery has been cut away through square on the off side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 29 Overs: India 166/4
28.6
0
U Gul to S Raina, Bouncer! Raina does well to evade it. It seemed he was expecting the short delivery.
28.5
6
U Gul to S Raina, SIX! What a shot! Raina has played that straight back over Gul. That one stayed in the air for quite some time but had the distance as well. Six signalled by Umpire Davis.
28.4
0
U Gul to S Raina, Played to the point region by Raina but not for runs.
28.3
4
U Gul to S Raina, FOUR! Short and wide outside the off and Raina has played the square drive in the air. The ball races to the boundary. First boundary in 65 balls.
28.2
0
U Gul to S Raina, Raina shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
28.2
1WD
U Gul to S Raina, The ball is down the leg side but Raina still goes after it. Umpire Davis signals a wide.
28.1
0
U Gul to S Raina, Raina has played that with the full face of the bat.
 
Umar Gul comes back in the attack.
End of 28 Overs: India 155/4
27.6
1
S Afridi to S Raina, Driven through mid-off by Raina and they take a single of the last ball. End of the over.
27.5
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, Pushed to the cover region by Dravid. The batsmen have run through for a single.
27.4
1
S Afridi to S Raina, Raina rocks onto the backfoot and punches the ball for a single.
27.3
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, Punched off the backfoot by Dravid. The batsmen have run through for a single.
27.2
1LB
S Afridi to S Raina, Raina tried to sweep that one but missed it and was hit on the pads. Leg byes signalled by Umpire Taufel as the batsmen run one.
27.1
0
S Afridi to S Raina, Raina has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
End of 27 Overs: India 150/4
26.6
1
S Malik to S Raina, The short of length delivery has been cut away through square on the off side. The batsmen have run through for a single of the last ball.
26.5
1
S Malik to R Dravid, Dravid has flicked the ball off his pads. The batsmen have run through for a single.
26.4
1
S Malik to S Raina, Raina has flicked the ball off his pads. One run added to the total.
26.3
1
S Malik to R Dravid, Driven through mid-on by Dravid and they take one.
26.2
0
S Malik to R Dravid, Good delivery! Straight on to the boots. Dravid fails to put that free hit away.
26.2
1NB
S Malik to R Dravid, Dravid shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. Umpire Davis has signalled a no ball for foot-fault. The next delivery will be a free hit.
26.1
2
S Malik to R Dravid, Dravid plays a sweep shot. Two runs added to the total.
End of 26 Overs: India 143/4
25.6
0
S Afridi to S Raina, Some big turn in; Raina appears to have been struck on the thigh-pad. A strong appeal from Afridi and fielders. Umpire Taufel decides Raina is not out.
25.5
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, Short outside the off and Dravid has punched the ball off the backfoot. They pick up a single from the sweeper cover.
25.4
1
S Afridi to S Raina, Raina has driven it through mid-on and it will be another single.
25.3
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, Driven towards the mid-on region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
25.2
1
S Afridi to S Raina, Raina plays a pull shot to this short delivery but did not time it well. They take one.
25.1
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, Dravid opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 25 Overs: India 138/4
24.6
1
S Malik to R Dravid, Driven through mid-off by Dravid. They pick up a single.
24.5
0
S Malik to R Dravid, That's hit Dravid on his pads.
24.4
2
S Malik to R Dravid, Dravid works it down the leg side and this time they take a couple of runs.
24.3
0
S Malik to R Dravid, Dravid has played that with the full face of the bat.
24.2
1
S Malik to S Raina, Raina has driven it through mid-off and they take a single.
24.1
0
S Malik to S Raina, Raina has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
 
Shoaib Malik is introduced in the attack. Spinners are now working from both the ends.
End of 24 Overs: India 134/4
23.6
1LB
S Afridi to S Raina, The ball strikes Raina very low on the pads. Leg byes given by Umpire Taufel as they take one.
 
Suresh Raina is the next man in. Pakistan have done quite well in sending back the Indian skipper.
23.5
W
S Afridi to MS Dhoni, OUT! The ball strikes Dhoni very low on the pads as he walked down the track. The fielding side are asking the question. Umpire Taufel raises his finger. India have lost their fourth wicket.
23.4
0
S Afridi to MS Dhoni, Pushed to the cover region by Dhoni but that is straight to the fielder.
23.3
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, Dravid has swept that one through the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
23.2
0
S Afridi to R Dravid, Big turn once again outside the off and Dravid fails to put bat on it.
23.1
1LB
S Afridi to MS Dhoni, Dhoni fails to get bat on that one and is hit on the pad. The fielding side are asking the question. Leg byes given by Umpire Taufel as they run one.
End of 23 Overs: India 131/3
22.6
1
S Ajmal to MS Dhoni, Ajmal gets some bounce on that one and Dhoni gets a thick edge towards third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
22.5
2
S Ajmal to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played the paddle sweep. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
22.4
0
S Ajmal to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has flicked the ball off his pads but not for runs.
22.3
0
S Ajmal to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has edged it and it hits the pads of the keeper. Akmal had no chance of taking that one.
22.2
0
S Ajmal to MS Dhoni, Dhoni has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
22.1
1
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Driven towards the mid-on region and Dravid takes a single.
End of 22 Overs: India 127/3
21.6
0
S Afridi to MS Dhoni, Defended off the back foot by Dhoni. No run to end a successful over for Pakistan.
21.5
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, Dravid gets a bottom edge on that one and they run for a single down to third man.
21.4
0
S Afridi to R Dravid, Big turn! Dravid fails to put bat on ball.
 
Skipper MS Dhoni himself walks out to the middle. He will have to build up a solid stand along with Dravid.
21.3
W
S Afridi to V Kohli, OUT! Held in the deep! Kohli dances down the track and lofts that high in the air. It's been taken at the long-off boundary by Gul, he juggled thrice but took it in the end. India have lost their third wicket.
21.2
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, Dravid works it down the leg side and they pick up a single this time.
21.1
0
S Afridi to R Dravid, Dravid drives the ball straight back to the bowler.
End of 21 Overs: India 125/2
20.6
0
S Ajmal to V Kohli, Kohli works it down the leg side but not for runs.
20.5
1
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Punched off the backfoot by Dravid. They pick up a single.
20.4
1
S Ajmal to V Kohli, Kohli has punched the ball off the backfoot for a single.
20.3
0
S Ajmal to V Kohli, Kohli was beaten and missed the line of the delivery. That one bounced a bit from the length spot.
20.2
0
S Ajmal to V Kohli, Kohli has flicked the ball off his pads but not for runs.
20.1
1LB
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Dravid tries to sweep that one but the ball comes off his shoulders. They have run for a single and it's been signalled as Leg Byes.
End of 20 Overs: India 122/2
19.6
0
S Afridi to V Kohli, Kohli drives this through the covers but not for runs. End of the over.
19.5
1
S Afridi to R Dravid, That one was driven towards mid-off for a single.
19.4
0
S Afridi to R Dravid, Played to the point region by Dravid.
19.3
0
S Afridi to R Dravid, That one turned a mile! Pitched on the middle and big leg turn for Afridi; Dravid missed it completely.
19.2
0
S Afridi to R Dravid, Dravid has played that with the full face of the bat.
19.1
1
S Afridi to V Kohli, Kohli has flicked the ball off his pads for a single.
 
Shahid Afridi is introduced in the attack.
End of 19 Overs: India 120/2
18.6
0
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Defended off the front foot by Dravid presenting the full face of the bat. No run to end the over.
18.5
1
S Ajmal to V Kohli, Kohli plays the Square-Cut for a single down to third man.
18.4
0
S Ajmal to V Kohli, Kohli guides it to third man but not for runs this time as it was quickly to the fielder.
18.3
1
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Played to the point region by Dravid. They pick up a single.
18.2
1
S Ajmal to V Kohli, Driven through mid-on by Kohli and they pick up a another single.
18.1
1
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Dravid has driven it through mid-on for an easy single.
End of 18 Overs: India 116/2
17.6
0
U Gul to V Kohli, Kohli has played that towards cover and he sets off for a single. Dravid sends him back late and he was nearly gone. Afridi went for a direct hit but missed the stumps.
17.5
4
U Gul to V Kohli, FOUR! Length delivery outside the off and Kohli guides it fine towards third man. That one was just wide of the slip fielder and races away.
17.4
1
U Gul to R Dravid, Dravid guides it to third man and they run for a single.
17.3
1
U Gul to V Kohli, Kohli guides it to third man and picks up a single.
17.2
0
U Gul to V Kohli, Kohli was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
17.1
0
U Gul to V Kohli, Back of the length delivery on the middle and Kohli defends it towards mid-wicket.
End of 17 Overs: India 110/2
16.6
0
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Played to mid-wicket region by Dravid but not for runs this time. End of the over.
16.5
1
S Ajmal to V Kohli, Kohli has driven it through mid-on for a single.
16.4
2
S Ajmal to V Kohli, Kohli has driven it straight down the ground. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs. That is excellent running between the wickets.
16.3
0
S Ajmal to V Kohli, Kohli has flicked the ball off his pads but straight to the fielder.
16.2
1
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Dravid plays the Square-Cut. They pick up a single.
16.1
1
S Ajmal to V Kohli, Driven towards the mid-on region for a single.
End of 16 Overs: India 105/2
15.6
1
U Gul to V Kohli, Kohli has pushed it towards the point region and they run for a quick single.
15.5
1
U Gul to R Dravid, Dravid has pushed it to the cover region. The batsmen have run through for a single.
15.4
0
U Gul to R Dravid, Bouncer! Dravid ducks under the bouncer in time.
15.3
4
U Gul to R Dravid, FOUR! Whacked! Full on the middle and played through mid-wicket by Dravid. There was a man placed there in the deep but the shot rocketed off to the fence.
15.3
1
U Gul to V Kohli, Played to the point region by Kohli. Umpire Taufel signals a no ball for over stepping. The next delivery will be a free hit. They pick up a single.
15.2
0
U Gul to V Kohli, Kohli opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man.
15.1
0
U Gul to V Kohli, Kohli fails to put bat on ball.
End of 15 Overs: India 97/2
14.6
0
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Dravid shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot. No run to end the 15th over.
14.5
1
S Ajmal to V Kohli, Kohli has played it towards mid-wicket. They pick up a single.
14.4
1
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Dravid plays a paddle sweep down the leg side and they pick up a single.
14.3
0
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Dravid tries flicking a ball that is down the leg side.
14.2
0
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Defended off the front foot by Dravid presenting the full face of the bat.
14.1
4
S Ajmal to R Dravid, FOUR! Dravid delicately works it fine down the leg side. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Davis.
End of 14 Overs: India 91/2
13.6
1
U Gul to R Dravid, Dravid guides it to third man. They pick up a single.
 
Virat Kohli is sent out to bat at No.4. He came in the side replacing Yuvraj Singh and takes his batting slot as well.
 
The Umpires have called for Drinks at the fall of that wicket. India were going pretty well with the scoring rate unless that run out happened. Gambhir played a fantastic innings there, one which set the tone.
13.5
W
U Gul to R Dravid, OUT! Run Out! Direct hit! Dravid has driven it through mid-off and sends back Gambhir a touch late. A direct hit by Khan sends Gambhir back to the pavillion. India have lost their second wicket.
13.4
1
U Gul to G Gambhir, Gambhir guides it to third man and they pick up a single.
13.3
0
U Gul to G Gambhir, Gambhir comes down the track but misses it completely. That was a pretty rash shot.
13.2
4
U Gul to G Gambhir, FOUR! On the pads and played through mid-wicket by Gambhir. The ball was in the gap and it races to the fence for a boundary.
13.1
1
U Gul to R Dravid, Dravid guides it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
End of 13 Overs: India 84/1
12.6
0
S Ajmal to G Gambhir, Gambhir has flicked the ball off his pads and it is towards the short fine leg fielder. He wanted the single but was sent back at the last moment by Dravid. He gets back in time.
12.5
0
S Ajmal to G Gambhir, Gambhir was beaten and missed the line of the delivery. Ajmal got some nice bounce there.
12.4
1
S Ajmal to R Dravid, This one came in sharply from outside off; Dravid gets a thick inside edge towards square leg and they run for a single.
12.3
0
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Dravid has played that with the full face of the bat.
12.2
0
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Dravid has flicked the ball off his pads but once again finds the fielder.
12.1
0
S Ajmal to R Dravid, Dravid has worked it off his pads behind square but not for runs.
 
Younus Khan opts for spin, he brings in Saeed Ajmal to replace Umar Gul.
End of 12 Overs: India 83/1
11.6
1
Naved to R Dravid, Driven through mid-on by Dravid and they run for a single.
11.5
0
Naved to R Dravid, Defended off the front foot by Dravid presenting the full face of the bat.
11.4
1
Naved to G Gambhir, Gambhir opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
11.3
0
Naved to G Gambhir, Gambhir has played it towards mid-wicket but not for runs.
11.2
0
Naved to G Gambhir, Defended off the front foot by Gambhir presenting the full face of the bat.
11.1
0
Naved to G Gambhir, Good length ball outside the off and Gambhir fails to put bat on ball.
End of 11 Overs: India 81/1
10.6
0
U Gul to R Dravid, Played to the point region by Dravid but not for runs. Another good over for India.
10.5
2
U Gul to R Dravid, Played to mid-wicket region by Dravid. They manage to come back for the second.
10.4
1
U Gul to G Gambhir, Gambhir guides it to third man and picks up a single this time.
 
That even brings up the 50-run stand between Gautam Gambhir and Rahul Dravid. Pakistan will need to somehow apply brakes to this partnership.
 
That mighty six from Gautam Gambhir brings up his 16th ODI fifty. He has taken India off to a flying start here.
10.3
6
U Gul to G Gambhir, SIX! Superb hit! Length delivery on the middle; Gambhir has just heeved that high in the air. High and handsome over the boundary ropes for a maximum. Umpire Davis raises his arms in the air to signal a six.
 
Another No ball from a Pakistani bowler and it will be a free hit.
10.3
1NB
U Gul to G Gambhir, Played to the point region by Gambhir. Umpire Davis has signalled a no ball for foot-fault. The next delivery will be a free hit.
10.2
2
U Gul to G Gambhir, Gambhir guides it to third man. They manage to come back for the second.
10.1
4
U Gul to G Gambhir, FOUR! Just a touch short outside the off and Gambhir has punched the ball off the backfoot. The ball races through the mid-off region for a boundary.
 
Umar Gul is introduced in the attack replacing Mohammad Aamer.
 
Pakistan have opted to take their bowling PowerPlay. It will last from overs 11-15. Despite losing Tendulkar, India are scoring quite freely here, going over 6 in an over.
End of 10 Overs: India 65/1
9.6
0
Naved to R Dravid, This one was slightly back of the length and Dravid pulls it straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. No run to end the 10th over.
9.5
0
Naved to R Dravid, That one stayed a touch low and Dravid has played that on the off side.
9.4
0
Naved to R Dravid, Dravid has played it to the point region but not for runs.
9.3
2
Naved to R Dravid, Dravid works it down the leg side. Two runs added to the total.
 
Aamer for some reason has left the field and is back to the Pavilion. Misbah comes in as a substitute.
9.2
0
Naved to R Dravid, Short and wide outside the off; Dravid fails to put bat on ball.
9.1
1
Naved to G Gambhir, Gambhir guides it to third man and they run for a single.
End of 9 Overs: India 62/1
8.6
0
M Aamer to R Dravid, Dravid gets a bottom edge on that one and it once again goes behind the stumps. No run to end an expensive over by Aamer.
8.5
0
M Aamer to R Dravid, Dravid gets a bottom edge which goes to Akmal on the bounce.
8.4
1
M Aamer to G Gambhir, Gambhir guides it to third man. One run added to the total.
8.3
0
M Aamer to G Gambhir, Too full outside the off and Gambhir has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
8.3
6
M Aamer to G Gambhir, SIX! Maximum! Aamer bangs in short this time and Gambhir plays the pull-shot. That one was hit quite well and it just cleared the rope. First six of the match!
 
Another No ball from Aamer and another free hit!
8.3
1NB
M Aamer to G Gambhir, No ball! Gambhir does well to stand tall and play that short delivery. Umpire Davis has signalled a no ball for foot-fault. The next delivery will be a free hit.
8.2
4
M Aamer to G Gambhir, FOUR! A short delivery which has been hooked by Gambhir. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Davis.
8.1
1
M Aamer to R Dravid, Defended off the back foot by Dravid on the leg side and they run for a quick single.
End of 8 Overs: India 48/1
7.6
0
Naved to G Gambhir, Gambhir has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails. No run to end the over.
7.5
0
Naved to G Gambhir, Gambhir has played that with the full face of the bat.
7.4
4
Naved to G Gambhir, FOUR! Gambhir has pushed that in the point region and he finds the gap quite nicely. The ball has crossed the ropes.
7.3
0
Naved to G Gambhir, Length delivery outside the off and defended that in the point region.
7.2
0
Naved to G Gambhir, Gambhir plays the Square-Cut but finds no run for it as it went to the fielder.
7.1
0
Naved to G Gambhir, Gambhir failed to make contact and was hit low on the pads. The fielding side is asking the question. Umpire Taufel isn't interested in the appeal.
End of 7 Overs: India 44/1
6.6
0
M Aamer to R Dravid, Dravid has pushed it to the cover region but that goes straight to the fielder.
6.5
0
M Aamer to R Dravid, Dravid has played it to the point region but not for runs.
6.4
0
M Aamer to R Dravid, Defended off the back foot by Dravid.
6.3
1
M Aamer to G Gambhir, Gambhir delicately works it fine down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
6.2
0
M Aamer to G Gambhir, Gambhir flicks that down the leg side but Yousuf at square leg dives to stop that one.
6.1
4
M Aamer to G Gambhir, FOUR! Attempted yorker but Gambhir was upto it. Waits on the backfoot and whacks that over the mid-wicket region. It reaches the fence on the bounce.
 
Skipper Younus Khan makes some amendments in the field for that Free hit as they batsmen took the single.
6.1
1
M Aamer to R Dravid, Dravid does well to stand tall and play that short delivery; they take a quick single. Umpire Davis signals a no ball for over stepping. The next delivery will be a free hit.
End of 6 Overs: India 37/1
5.6
0
Naved to G Gambhir, Just a touch short outside off and Gambhir plays the Square-Cut. That was struck well but went straight to the man at point.
5.6
5WD
Naved to G Gambhir, FOUR Wide! An attempted bouncer which was well over head height. The keeper misses it as well and Umpire Taufel signals five wides.
5.5
2
Naved to G Gambhir, This one was on the pads and Gambhir flicks it away with a wristy shot. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
5.4
0
Naved to G Gambhir, Gambhir has punched that ball through the offside but finds the fielder.
5.3
2
Naved to G Gambhir, Fuller outside the off and Gambhir guides it to third man. They manage to come back for the second.
5.2
0
Naved to G Gambhir, Gambhir shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the backfoot.
5.1
0
Naved to G Gambhir, Length delivery comes in sharply; Gambhir has nicely played that on the off side.
End of 5 Overs: India 28/1
4.6
4
M Aamer to R Dravid, FOUR! Another short delivery and this time Dravid gets enough bat on it. The ball races away toward the point region for a boundary.
4.5
0
M Aamer to R Dravid, Defended off the front foot by Dravid presenting the full face of the bat.
4.4
0
M Aamer to R Dravid, Short and wide outside off; Dravid has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
4.4
1WD
M Aamer to R Dravid, Wide outside off stump, Dravid leaves it alone. Umpire Davis signals a wide.
4.3
0
M Aamer to R Dravid, Dravid shoulders arms to let that one through.
4.2
0
M Aamer to R Dravid, Dravid gets a bottom edge which goes to Akmal on the bounce.
 
Rahul Dravid makes his way out. A lot will depend on him now, the way he plays and takes the chase further.
4.1
W
M Aamer to S Tendulkar, OUT! Aamer strikes gold! Length delivery on the middle and moves away; Tendulkar has edged it. Akmal dives to his right to take that simple catch. India one down pretty early.
End of 4 Overs: India 23/0
3.6
4
Naved to G Gambhir, FOUR! Full toss and put away! Gambhir has smashed that one through the mid-wicket region. The ball has crossed the ropes.
3.5
1
Naved to S Tendulkar, Tendulkar has flicked the ball off his pads. The batsmen have run through for a single.
3.4
0
Naved to S Tendulkar, Tendulkar has driven it through mid-off but not for runs.
3.3
0
Naved to S Tendulkar, Slower delivery outside the off; Tendulkar picked that up early and defended it on the off side.
3.2
0
Naved to S Tendulkar, Short delivery outside the off; Tendulkar tried the upper cut but has missed it completely.
3.1
1
Naved to G Gambhir, Gambhir has played it to the point region and they decide to run for a quick single.
End of 3 Overs: India 17/0
2.6
1
M Aamer to G Gambhir, Gambhir has nudged the ball fine down the leg side. One run added to the total.
2.5
0
M Aamer to G Gambhir, Short delivery outside off; Gambhir walks down the track and does well to drop his wrist down and let that go.
2.5
1WD
M Aamer to G Gambhir, The ball is way wide on the leg side but Gambhir still goes after it. Wide signalled by Umpire Davis.
2.4
1
M Aamer to S Tendulkar, Tendulkar guides it to third man and they pick up a single.
2.3
1
M Aamer to G Gambhir, Gambhir delicately works it fine down the leg side. They pick up a single.
2.2
4
M Aamer to G Gambhir, FOUR! Beautiful! Drifting down the leg and Gambhir just flicks it away with a wristy shot. That one was picked up well and it reached the fence on the bounce.
2.1
0
M Aamer to G Gambhir, Gambhir has played that towards mid-on and he wanted a run; Tendulkar sends him back.
End of 2 Overs: India 9/0
1.6
4
Naved to S Tendulkar, FOUR! Nice shot! The short of length delivery has been cut away through square on the off side. Gets that in the gap and it races away. First boundary for India!
1.5
1
Naved to G Gambhir, Gambhir walks down the track and defends that on the leg side. They run through for a quick single.
1.4
1
Naved to S Tendulkar, Full on the middle and some late swing; Tendulkar has edged that one and it runs down the third man region. One run added to the total.
1.3
0
Naved to S Tendulkar, Full length delivery on the off and this time Tendulkar drives it straight down the ground. No run taken as the bowler diverts it to the mid-on fielder.
1.2
0
Naved to S Tendulkar, Tendulkar shoulders arms to let that one through.
1.1
0
Naved to S Tendulkar, Wide delivery outside the off; Tendulkar chooses to leave the ball.
 
Naved-ul-Hasan will start off proceedings from the other end.
End of 1 Over: India 3/0
0.6
1
M Aamer to S Tendulkar, Back of the length delivery high on the thigh pad and Tendulkar turns it down the leg side. It will be a single and Tendulkar is off the mark.
0.6
1WD
M Aamer to S Tendulkar, Wide outside off stump, Tendulkar leaves it alone. Umpire Davis signals a wide.
0.5
0
M Aamer to S Tendulkar, Fuller delivery outside the off and Tendulkar shoulders his arms to let that one go.
0.4
0
M Aamer to S Tendulkar, Tendulkar has played it to the point region but not for runs.
0.3
1
M Aamer to G Gambhir, Gambhir has nudged the ball fine down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
0.2
0
M Aamer to G Gambhir, Gambhir has flicked the ball off his pads but straight to the fielder at square leg.
0.1
0
M Aamer to G Gambhir, Starts with a short delivery outside off and Gambhir does well to leave that bouncer.
 
Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar have walked out to open for India. Mohammad Aamer will start off proceedings for Pakistan.
 
The players are back in the middle for the second innings. If India are to win the game, they will have to make a record run-chase at this venue.