Sri Lanka score 393 runs | Angelo Mathews misses hundred | India score 92 for no loss by Lunch day 2

Angelo Matthews is disappointed after missing out on his maiden century. Sachin Tendulkar ran him out

Early morning Day 2 of the 3rd and final test between Sri Lanka continuing on their first innings score could not go on much further and ending its innings at 393 runs. Angelo Mathews, Sri Lanka’s last hope just missed his maiden century by getting run out on 99.

Harbhajan picked up 4 wickets yesterday and could not take any further wickets today. Pragyan Ojha took three and Sreeshant & Zaheer Khan both claiming one each.
The new opening pair of Virender Sehwag & M Vijay had an aggressive start scoring a 109 run partnership and still going strong. Vijay was at 40 and Sehwag on 69 as I write this post.

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Pak vs NZ 2nd Test 1st Day Score - Vettori and Tuffy restricted Pak to 161/6 at the stumps of day1

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori took 2 wickets in one over as Pakistan collapse from 60-0 to 66-3 on the 1st day of 2nd test match on Thursday, Dcember 3rd at Wellington.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to field and Pakistan got their best opening stand of the series with 60 runs by Salman Butt and Imran Farhat contributed 29 and 32 runs respectively. Umar Akmal continues with his good form and scored 48 balls 46 runs with 6 fours and a six.

New Zealand then bounced back with two wickets by Vettori as he got Farhat and captain Mohammad yousuf in the same over and took 3-42, while Dayll Tuffy also took 2 wickets for 32 runs. Pakistan struggling on 161-6 when the 1st day play called off due to bad light.

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Sri Lanka 366/8 at stumps 1st day Highlights, India Vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test at Mumbai

A fantastic 1st day of Test cricket played between India & Sri Lanka at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. The highlight / turning point of the 1st days play would be:

• Tillakaratne Dilshan excellent century
• Harbhajan's goo line bowling
• Dilshan's wicket - wrongly declared out, he was looking for a big one with the bat
• Angelo Mathews quickfire knock towards the later part of the day

Tomorrow's play will be crucial, if India will wrap Sri Lankan inning in the morning and then play entire day by keeping wickets.

Brief Score:

Sri Lanka 366 for 8 (Dilshan 109, Mathews 86*, Paranavitana 53, Harbhajan 4-107)

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Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd Test Live Scorecard - Pak v NZ 2nd Test Teams

After an entertaining and thrilling first test, New Zealand and Pakistan are ready for the 2nd test starting from Thursday, December 3rd to Monday, December 7th, 2009 at Wllington. New Zealand won the 1st test by 32 runs.

Pakistan fast bowlers done well specially Mohammad Asif in his come back match and Mohammad Aamer. Pakistan top order struggled in both the inning against Bond, and only Akmal brothers scored some runs as younger brother scored a century in first inning and half century in 2nd inning.

Shane Bond, New Zealand's first test hero with superb bowling is injured and out of the test series and this is a major set back for host. Ross Taylor and Brandon McCullum done well with the bat and they have to continue their good form in this match also. Tim Southee will replace Shane Bond.

Pakistan Team for 2nd Test:

Mohammad Yousuf (Captain), Umar Akmal, Fawad Alam, Imran Farhat, Kamran Akmal, Khurram Manzoor, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk) Mohammad Aamer, Abdur Rauf, Danish Kaneria, Faisal Iqbal, Saeed Ajmal, Salman Butt, Yasir Arafat, Shoaib Malik, , Umar Gul.

New Zealand Team for 2nd Test:

Brendon McCullum (wk), Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Grant Elliott, Daniel Flynn, Daniel Flynn, Daniel Flynn, Peter Fulton, Martin Guptill, Tim McIntosh, Daniel Vettori (capt), Tim Southee, Daryl Tuffey, Chris Martin, Iain O'Brien, Jeetan Patel.

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India vs. Sri Lanka 3rd Test Live Scorecard - Ind v SL Live Commentary

India and Sri Lanka will meet for the 3rd and final test match starting from December 2nd to December 6th, 2009 at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. India won the 2nd test and leading the series by 1-0.

India is eying no.1 test ranking for the first time if they won the third and final test at Mumbai. Gautam Gambhir will miss 3rd test match as he will be busy in his sister's marriage and Tamil Nadu opener M Vijay will replace him.

Sri Lanka lost the 3rd test by an inning and 144 run and their bowling is really worry as they were toothless and unable to make any marks. Thier spin duo Muralitharan and Mendis were not produced any threat.

Indian Team for 3rd Test:

MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Virender Sehwag, M Vijay, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, S Sreesanth, Pragyan Ojha.

Sri Lankan Team for 3rd Test:

Kumar Sangakkara (c), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Tharanga Paranavitana, Thilan Samaraweera, Rangana Herath, Mahela Jayawardene, Prasanna Jayawardene (wk), Angelo Mathews, Muttiah Muralitharan, Dammika Prasad, Chanaka Welegedara.

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India vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | Practise photos, In & SL players

3rd ODI on 2nd December (Wednesday) between India vs Sri Lanka at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai | Photo of practice session of Indian Team and Sri Lanka team

Zaheer Khan trains under the surveillance of Gary Kirsten the Indian Coach

M Vijay, who replaces Gautam Gambhir for the 3rd Test match gets some valuable tips from the Indian Coach and former South African opener Gary Kirsten

Mahela Jayawardene & Kumar Sangakara shares strategies to draw the series level with a win in Mumbai

Tharanga Paranavitana and Tillakaratne Dilshan practise at the net session

Muttiah Muralitharan poses for a cop as he is stationed for security for the 3rd ODI at Brabourne Stadium between In vs SL

Thilina Kandamby stretches himself in preparation for the 3rd ODI at Mumbai

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Murali unsure about his future | Might quit before 2011 World Cup | Poor performance against India

Muttiah Muralitharan ( Murali ) losing the fizz...

Muttiah Muralitharan the world highest wicket taker in both the forms of the game (ODI's & Test Match cricket) is feeling low and weary; claiming age has taken toll and he may consider to quit from both the forms of game if his bad form continues.

Here is what he has to say.

"I am 37 years old and I can't bowl as much as those days because I get tired after 15-16 overs. But I will try and play a little bit of one-day cricket - that's only 10 overs to bowl. If I find everything is not going well I might retire from both forms of the game before the World Cup," Murali says."

Murali has not been able to make a mark in the current series against India. His last 5 wickets has cost him more than 350 runs

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Brilliant Anderson pins down South Africa | England def. South Africa by seven wickets

James Anderson was on song claiming 5 wickets to romp England to victory.

England: 121 for 3 (Trott 52*) beat South Africa: 119 (Petersen 51, Anderson 5-23) by seven wickets

Twist of fortune for South Africa, from a great performance in the last game to an utter disgusting performance by the high profile South African side.

James Anderson the star of the day took his first 5 wicket haul in one day cricket for England. Anderson suffering for a knee niggle was brilliant with the ball. Eng bowlers destroyed SA for 119, their lowest-ever ODI total at home. England losing 3 wickets managed to get the required runs in 31.2.

England lead the series 2-1 with this emphatic win.


South Africa innings

• Power Play 2: Overs 10.1 - 15.0
• South Africa: 50 runs in 13.1 overs (82 balls), Extras 3
• Drinks: South Africa - 62/4 in 16.0 overs (AN Petersen 15, MV Boucher 3)
• Power Play 3: Overs 29.1 - 34.0
• Drinks: South Africa - 98/8 in 32.0 overs (AN Petersen 36, M Morkel 2)
• South Africa: 100 runs in 32.1 overs (197 balls), Extras 4
• AN Petersen: 50 off 73 balls (5 x 4)
• Innings Break: South Africa - 119/10 in 36.5 overs (CK Langeveldt 0)

England innings

• Lunch: England - 31/0 in 7.0 overs (IJL Trott 20, AJ Strauss 8)
• England: 50 runs in 11.6 overs (74 balls), Extras 3
• 1st Wicket: 50 runs in 74 balls (IJL Trott 25, AJ Strauss 22, Ex 3)
• Drinks: England - 97/3 in 25.0 overs (IJL Trott 47, EJG Morgan 9)
• England: 100 runs in 27.2 overs (167 balls), Extras 4
• IJL Trott: 50 off 74 balls (7 x 4)

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India Vs. Sri Lanka 2nd Test Video Highlights, IN vs. SL Test Highlights

India won their 100th test win as they beat Sri Lanka by an inning and 144 runs.

Sreesanth is Man of the Match for his 6 wickets haul.

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India Win 2nd Test match against Sri Lanka | IN beat SL by an Innings and 144 runs at Kanpur

Harbhajan celebrates - as India go on to beat Sri Lanka in 2nd test match at Kanpur

A thumping win by India claiming the 2nd Test match at Kanpur against Sri Lanka. This match has historic value as its India's 100th Test win in International Cricket history.

India outperformed Sri Lanka in all departments by scoring a huge score of 642 and them getting them out early in the first innings and finishing off the game in the fourth day of the test match. Sreesanth performed well to claim the Man of the Match with his 6 wickets effort.

This is what Sangakkara had to say after the match: "It was a very good wicket. A bit in it for a few overs. It got slower and slower and made it a bit difficult to bat on. Exceptional performance by Sreesanth, great first innings by India and a poor one from us. that decided the match."

This is what Dhoni had to say after the match: " It was important that we got that many runs on the first day. The changes in side brought in some fresh legs, Sreesanth is one of the best reverse swing bowlers in India. Ojha had a very good debut. It was important to win this big and gain the momentum; there will be something for the fast bowlers as well as spinners in Mumbai. It's a moment of pride for me, this 100th win, and I am honoured to be part of this side."

Man of the Match Sreesanth said: "God's been kind. I have lots of people to thank. Yet to read all those messages. I'm working on my pace, am trying to get it to the 145 kmph mark, I'm feeling good. I want to thank Warwickshire and the Indian board for letting me play there, I played quite a bit of domestic cricket too and learnt a lot. There is room for improvement and I want to keep on learning. "

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