Indian vs Pakistan second test still has some excitement left for the cricket fans. After end of first four days, any result is possible at the Eden Gardens tomorrow. With some good batting performances from both India and Pakistan, it was earlier though that the test is going towards a draw. However, at this moment any team can win it. India has now 301 runs lead with eight wickets at hand in their second innings. So, it is expected that India will try to win the test throwing a competitive total to Pakistan tomorrow.
Pakistani batsmen started the day with 358 runs for 6. Their initial goal was to avoid follow on and the responsibility was destined mostly to Misbah-ul-Haq. He could play an excellent innings of 161 not out leading Pakistan to reach at 456 runs. Mohammad Sami has again proved his worth as an effective tail end batsman providing a good support to Misbah in their 91 run partnership. Sami scored 38 runs before getting out.
Indian started their second innings with the first innings lead of 160 runs. So, scoring quickly was badly needed for Indian batsman so that they could bowl Pakistan as many overs as possible to in their second innings. However, Indian batsman could not show sheer dominance over the Pakistani bowlers. Wasim Jaffer played another excellent innings. He scored 56 runs before getting out. Dinesh Karthik scored 28 runs and failed again to carry on his innings. At this moment, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sourav Ganguly are batting on with 28 and 24 runs respectively.
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It seems to me that India vs Pakistan 2nd Test is going towards a draw. Then i am not sure as cricket is uncertain game. any team can make miracle and snatch the win. it is timt to see is any team will win or towards a draw.
Posted by: kamrul hasan | December 4, 2007 3:17 AM | Permalink to Comment