The first test match of the Future cup ended in a tame draw, as both India and South Africa piled on the runs.
The first two days saw South Africa compile 540 runs with Hashim Amla scoring 159. Neil Mackenzie added 94, and the skipper Graeme Smith hit 73.
In reply Varinder Sehwag and Wasim Jaffer got off to a flyer. Sehwag had already reached 50* when he resumed on the morning of the 3rd day, and he just kept going. Smashing everything on a batsman friendly wicket, he notched up the quickest triple century ever.
He ended the day on 309 not out, but only added 10 the next day as he strove for Brian Lara’s world record. He received support from Rahul Dravid, who hit a patient 111 which took him to 10,000 runs in test cricket.
With the test now well into the fourth day, it was up to the Saffers to bat out the remaining time to guarantee a draw. Neil Mackenzie made sure, as he battled his way to 155 not out.
Thursdays test looks even more important, as both sides go all out for 2nd spot in the rankings.
2 Comments
August 19, 2009 at 12:24 pm
YOU ARE MORE THAN DON AND MORE THAN BRAIN LARA
BUT NOT MORE
THAN SACHIN [THE GOD OF CRICKET
August 19, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I M A BIG FAN OF YOURS