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It took 27 years to India to beat Pakistan in a test series, at home. Strange it might seem, but after 1980 series - Pakistan lost this 2007 3 test match Indian Oil series 1-0. See Ind v Pak all test summary!
Bengaluru, for this 3rd test match, had a tough pitch for batsman to face & keepers to gather the ball. sadly, not many bowlers bowled wicket-to-wicket deliveries to enforce a result in the end. Pakistan made good start to the of chase 374 inside 48 overs but then, inside 16 balls, Anil Kumble took 5 wickets.. reducing Pakistan to 7 for 167, with 2 crucial wickets coming from Yuvraj Singh.
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Added on Wed, 12 December 2007
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Big inswingers coming in from a height of 7 feets, on a pitch whose bounce is never true - can trouble the best in the business.. Pakistani batsmen, to tell honestly, showed great skill in reaching 537 in their first innings.
Ishant Sharma - 6 feet 5 inches rookie fast bowler thrown in by Indian selectors finally justified his selection.
Lead for India came out just 89 as this Bengaluru test moved even closer to a draw. In comes inform Sourav Ganguly.. hitting 63 off 77 (9x4, 6x1) and showing the way to "low on confidence" Dravid. Indians are now 220 ahead with 90 more overs to be bowled on the 5th & last day!
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Added on Tue, 11 December 2007
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Cricket is fast becoming an easy marketing stunt for Bollywood and I ain't sure BCCI can stop'em!
After the cast of Om Shanti Om, today we had Miss Afghanistan watch Pakistan bat out the day (4 wickets, 283 runs) and make this Bengaluru test match boring! players were in whites, so was she.. and even the cricket was friendly.
Until one of Indian players said something to Mohammad Yousuf. The right handed batsman marched upto captain Kumble - indulging into a heated conversation, which was spontaneously stopped by both the umpires. Concentration was lost anyway & Pakistani pillar got demolished 6 balls later! Younus Khan had departed just 10 balls ago (trying 4th reverse ... .. Read complete article |
Added on Mon, 10 December 2007
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27 years since Pakistan has lost a test series in India. by hook or by crook - past Pakistani teams have build this phenomenal record over arch-rivals but now, next three days of this Bangalore match will test the courage of present boys from Pakistan. Reminder : Series is 1-0 in favor of India, so Pakistan have to win this test match. Draw is not an option!
Knowingly, Indian captain deliberately delayed declaration, and were finally bowled out at 626 from 152.2 overs. Sourav Ganguly now holds the record for highest score by an Indian Left hander in test cricket (beating Vinod Kambli's 227), whereas Irfan Pathan scored his maiden century. Day 2 also saw Yasir Arafat become ... .. Read complete article |
Added on Sun, 09 December 2007
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What's the record for most runs on Day 1 of a test match, in India? see notes for previous record cause today - India team made 365/5, the new record!
Then, we had the first ever 300 partnership by two left handers, here in India. and then - Yuvraj Singh (UV) made his 3rd test century, all against Pakistan.. so far!
But before all this - India were reduced to 64 for the loss of Jaffer, Gambhir, Dravid and Laxman. Virgin pitch, over confident shots & Pakistani passion had its say in the first session of this India vs Pakistan 3rd test match at Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. There was no Sachin Tendulkar in the lineup ... .. Read complete article |
Added on Sat, 08 December 2007
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Year 2005 - Pakistan drew Mohali, lost Kolkata but won Bangalore. Series 1-1.
Year 2007 - Pakistan lose Delhi, draws Kolkata. again - 3rd test is at Bangalore.
Will history repeat itself? or will India get their 2-0 win in this Indian Oil cup, moreso because it'll make them 3rd best test team in ICC Rankings? Fans are advised to keep their money safe in pocket for next 120 hours (8-12 dec 2007) as the arch-rivals start a fresh battle at M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore.. now known as Bengaluru!
The pitch, like always, is an important but risky identity to write about. Chinnaswamy stadium hosted the Afro-Asia Cup some 6 months ago, ... .. Read complete article |
Added on Fri, 07 December 2007
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