3rd Test Match 2nd day highlights of India vs Australia

Gambhir and Laxman are made double centuries

India had now strong position. Gambhir and Laxman made 278 runs partnership for fourth wicket. Anil Kumble also supported. He made 45 runs. Zaheer Khan made 28 runs. After Laxman made his double century, Kumble declared India's first innings at 613 runs for 7 wickets.

Australia have in front of huge task

Australia scored 50 runs at end of the day stumps. Till, Australia trail by 563 runs.

First Day of Third Test between India and Australia

India goes on big score in a way

India won the toss and choose bat first. Viru was disappointed. At India scored 27 runs, Dravid was also out in early. Gautam Gambir and Sachin Tendulkar made 130 runs partnership for 3rd wicket. Sachin made 68 runs. Laxman made 54 runs not out. Gambhir had one run short of 150, and till he is not out. I hope that he will made double century or triple century. At end of the first day stumps, India scored 296 runs for 3 wickets.

India won the Second Test Match by 320 runs

India leads 1-0 against Australia in the Four Test Series

Australia batsman collapsed under pressure. Michael Clarke made 69 runs in this innings. He and Mitchell Johnson build a 50 runs partnership for 9th wicket. They couldn't stop india's win. At last, Australian batsman all out for 195 runs. India won test match with big margin against Australia. Zaheer Khan and Harbajan Singh taken 3 wickets each.

Brief Scores:

India:First Innings: 469 for all out
Ganguly - 102
Dhoni - 92
Sachin -88
Second Innings: 314 for 3 wickets
Gambhir - 104
Sehwag - 90

Australia:First Innings: 268 for all out
Shane Watson - 78
Michael Hussey - 54
Second Innings: 195 for all out
Michael Clarke - 69

Man of the Match: M S Dhoni

3rd Test Match will be at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi on 29th October, 2008

4th Day of Second Test highlights between Ind vs Aus

India set target 516 runs

Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag made partnership 182 runs for first wicket. Virender Sehwag made 90 runs. He missed century. But, Gautam Gambhir made a century in this innings. M S Dhoni also made 68 runs in 84 balls. When India scored at 314 runs, Kumble declared innings. Then, India lead by 515 runs.

Australia in deep trouble

Top order batsman are out with low scores. At one stage, Australia 58 for 5. Michael Clarke and Brad Haddin build a good partnership. Still, both are not out. Now, Australia needs 375 runs to win.

Second Test of Third Day Ind vs Aus Match Details

India restricted Australia at 268 runs

Australia started with over night score 102 runs. Michael Hussey and Shane Watson are made half centuries. Shane Watson is only one person to struggle for made more runs. But, Australia batsman could not stopped follow on. India is not given follow on for Australia. Amit Misra taken 5 wickets in the this innings. India lead by 201 runs at the end of the Australia innings.

India is a Strong Position at now

Indian Openers are playing very well. Virender Sehwag made a half century. Till openers are playing, Virender Sehwag (53) and Gautam Gambhir (46). At the end of the today stumps, India scored 100 runs without loss. Now, India lead by 301 runs. and still two days more. Australia may be deep trouble.

Ind vs Aus, Second Test 2nd Day Highlights

India finished their first innings at 469 for all out

Today, Sourav Ganguly's Century is highlighted. Dhoni also made valuable 92 runs in the innings. Peter Siddle and Mitchell Johnson are taken 3 wickets each.

Australia in trouble, 102 runs for 4 wickets at end of the stumps

Australia was trouble fall on early wickets. Matthew Hayden was duck. Ricky ponting is also out at Australia score 17. Simon Katich made 33 runs. Still playing batsman is Michael Hussey. He is 37 runs not out. At end of the day, Australia score is 102 for 4.

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2nd Test of Ind vs Aus First Day Highlights

India Scored 311 for 5 at the end of the First Day Stumps

Indian batsman started well. First Wicket fall at 70 runs. Gautam Gambhir, Sachin Tendulkar and Ganguly are made half centuries in this innings. Sachin Tendulkar created another test record in his name. He is highest runs maker in the test matches. Sachin overtakes Lara's record (11,953 runs). When he reached 15 runs, he became a top scorer in the test matches. Tendulkar was already the top scorer in one day internationals (16,361 runs).

At the end of the first day stumps, Ganguly and Ishant Sharma are playing. India's position is good at present.

Scores in brief:
India: 311 for 5 Wickets

• Gautam Gambhir - 67(140)
• Sachin Tendulkar - 88(111)
• Sourav Ganguly - 54(122) not out

Ist Test Draw between India Vs Australia

India saved the First Test Match

In First Innings, Rahul Dravid, Harbajan Singh and Zaheer Khan made half centuries. In Second Innings, Gambhir, Tendulkar & Laxman played well. In both Innings, Ganguly played very well.

Next Match will be started on 17th October 2008, Chandigarh, Mohali.
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4th Day Highlights of India vs Australia Test Match

India finished their First innings at 360 for all out

Zaheer Khan also played very well in this innings. He made a 57 runs in 121 balls.

At end of 4 th day stumps, Australia scored their Second Innings 193 for 5 wickets

Australia leads 70 runs after completing India's Ist Innings. Australia starts positively. Simon Katich and Michael Hussey are made 34 and 31 runs respectively. Shane Watson and Brad Haddin are playing 32 and 28 runs still not out. At the end of the stage, Australia lead by 263 runs.

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India Vs Australia Ist Test 3rd Day Highlights

India at end of the third day stumps score is 313 for 8

India started with late night score 68/0. In very few minutes, top order batsman, Gautam Gambhir and Virender sehwag are out. Tendulkar, Laxman and Dhoni are failed in this innings. Laxman was duck. Rahul Dravid made his 53rd Test Fifty. At one stage, India's score was 195/6, Ganguly and Harbajan well managed build their partnership.

After Tea Break, Ganguly was also out at India's score 232. Harbhajan and Zaheer khan build a brilliant 80 runs partnership made. Harbhajan also made his 5th Test Fifty. At Close of the third day stumps, Zaheer khan (35) and Anil Kumble (0) are still playing.

Mitchell Johnson taken 4 wickets in this innings.

Score Details:
Australia First Innings: 430 for all out

Michael Hussey: 146 (276)
Ricky Ponting: 123(243)

India First Innings: 313 for 8 wickets

Rahul Dravid: 51 (104)
Harbhajan Singh: 54 (110)
Till India trail by 117 runs.

Ind vs Aus Second Day of First Test Match

India restricted Australia at 430 runs

Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey are made centuries in this test match. Zaheer Khan taken 5 wickets. Ishant Sharma also taken 4 wickets.

India's batting is going on... now at 68 for no loss

Virender Sehwag made 43 runs and Gautham Gambhir made 20 runs. Still both are not out.
India trail by 362 runs.

Brief Scores:(end of the 2nd Day of first test match)
Australia: 430 for all out; India:68 for no loss
R Ponting - 123
M Hussey - 146
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Indian team announced for Test squad against Australia

Indian Squad announced for first two tests against Australia

Indian squad:

Anil Kumble (Captain), Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Gautam Gambhir, Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh, Munaf Patel, Ishant Sharma, RP Singh, S Badrinath and Amit Mish.

First Test starts in Bangalore on October 9-13.

Second is in Mohali from October 17-21.