Indians ended their first innings at a mammoth total of 526 runs with half centuries from Kumble and Harbhajan Singh taking India past the 500 run mark. Indians started the day badly as they lost both Sachin and Dhoni in quick succession. Dhoni failing yet again in this innings as he managed only 16 runs of just 64 balls. Sachin crossed 150 run mark and fell to a bouncer from Lee. Indians were reeling at 359 for 7. That marked the beginning of the partnership between Kumble and Bhaji. Kumble played a captain's knock and scored 87 runs. Bhajji got out after crafting 63 runs to his credit. This is his second fifty in this series. They held a partnership of 107 runs. R P singh departed as soon as he came. Ishanth Sharma was unbeaten on 14. Kumble was the last wicket to fall to Johnson. Gilchrist crossed the world record for most number of dismissal by a wicket-keeper by taking the wicket of Kumble. Australians were 62 for no loss at stumps on day 2.
Friday, January 25, 2008
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