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Legends At Battle Season VIII
Final (timeless Test)

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 (if required)

PROFESSIONAL XI vs POST-WAR XI


at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Toss: Post-war XI won the toss and chose to bowl


Day 6

PROFESSIONAL XI 2nd innings (409/3 overnight)

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149.1  Bedser to Chappell, no run, Defensively played by Greg Chappell
149.2  Bedser to Chappell, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Greg Chappell is out

         Greg Chappell          95 (194b 18X4)
                        b. Bedser

149.3  Bedser to Waugh, no run, Defensively played by Steve Waugh
149.4  Bedser to Waugh, no run, Defensively played by Steve Waugh
149.5  Bedser to Waugh, no run, Defensively played by Steve Waugh
149.6  Bedser to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh was completely deceived

         End of over 150  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     409/4 (lead 435)
         Alec Bedser          22.0-8-51-1
         Steve Waugh           0(4b)
         Allan Border         71(123b 15X4)


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There would be no century for Greg Chappell. He was bowled for 95 off the second ball of the day's play!


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150.1  Davidson to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
150.2  Davidson to Border, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Allan Border  
150.3  Davidson to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
150.4  Davidson to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
150.5  Davidson to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
150.6  Davidson to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived

         End of over 151  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     413/4 (lead 439)
         Alan Davidson        21.0-5-53-0
         Allan Border         75(129b 16X4)
         Steve Waugh           0(4b)

151.1  Laker to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh playing forward defensive
151.2  Laker to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh playing forward defensive
151.3  Laker to Waugh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
151.4  Laker to Waugh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
151.5  Laker to Waugh, FOUR, Steve Waugh is going haywire!
151.6  Laker to Waugh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 152  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     417/4 (lead 443)
         Jim Laker            42.0-8-125-1
         Steve Waugh           4(10b 1X4)
         Allan Border         75(129b 16X4)

152.1  Sobers to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
152.2  Sobers to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
152.3  Sobers to Border, three runs, They could have actually gone for the fourth
152.4  Sobers to Waugh, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steve Waugh    
152.5  Sobers to Waugh, no run, Defensively played by Steve Waugh
152.6  Sobers to Waugh, no run, Defensively played by Steve Waugh

         End of over 153  (7 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     424/4 (lead 450)
         Garry Sobers         14.0-1-46-0
         Steve Waugh           8(13b 2X4)
         Allan Border         78(132b 16X4)

153.1  Gibbs to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
153.2  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
153.3  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
153.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
153.5  Gibbs to Border, one run, One more to the total
153.6  Gibbs to Waugh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 154  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     425/4 (lead 451)
         Lance Gibbs          36.0-10-107-2
         Steve Waugh           8(14b 2X4)
         Allan Border         79(137b 16X4)

154.1  Laker to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
154.2  Laker to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
154.3  Laker to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
154.4  Laker to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
154.5  Laker to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
154.6  Laker to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 155  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     425/4 (lead 451)
         Jim Laker            43.0-8-125-1
         Allan Border         79(143b 16X4)
         Steve Waugh           8(14b 2X4)

155.1  Bedser to Waugh, one run, The misfield by Lance Gibbs allows yet another run
155.2  Bedser to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
155.3  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
155.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
155.5  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
155.6  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 156  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     426/4 (lead 452)
         Alec Bedser          23.0-9-52-1
         Allan Border         79(148b 16X4)
         Steve Waugh           9(15b 2X4)

156.1  Gibbs to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh was completely deceived
156.2  Gibbs to Waugh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
156.3  Gibbs to Waugh, legbye, Steve Waugh was completely deceived
156.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
156.5  Gibbs to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
156.6  Gibbs to Border, three runs,

         End of over 157  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     430/4 (lead 456)
         Lance Gibbs          37.0-10-110-2
         Steve Waugh           9(18b 2X4)
         Allan Border         82(151b 16X4)

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157.1  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
157.2  Laker to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
157.3  Laker to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
157.4  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
157.5  Laker to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
157.6  Laker to Border, legbye, Allan Border was completely deceived

         End of over 158  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     431/4 (lead 457)
         Jim Laker            44.0-9-125-1
         Steve Waugh           9(18b 2X4)
         Allan Border         82(157b 16X4)

158.1  Davidson to Border, one run, The misfield by Graeme Pollock allows yet another run
158.2  Davidson to Waugh, no run, Defensively played by Steve Waugh
158.3  Davidson to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh playing forward defensive
158.4  Davidson to Waugh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
158.5  Davidson to Waugh, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
158.6  Davidson to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh playing forward defensive

         End of over 159  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     432/4 (lead 458)
         Alan Davidson        22.0-5-54-0
         Steve Waugh           9(23b 2X4)
         Allan Border         83(158b 16X4)

159.1  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
159.2  Bedser to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
159.3  Bedser to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
159.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
159.5  Bedser to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
159.6  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 160  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     432/4 (lead 458)
         Alec Bedser          24.0-9-52-1
         Allan Border         83(164b 16X4)
         Steve Waugh           9(23b 2X4)

160.1  Sobers to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh playing forward defensive
160.2  Sobers to Waugh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
160.3  Sobers to Waugh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
160.4  Sobers to Waugh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
160.5  Sobers to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh playing forward defensive
160.6  Sobers to Waugh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 161  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     432/4 (lead 458)
         Garry Sobers         15.0-1-46-0
         Steve Waugh           9(29b 2X4)
         Allan Border         83(164b 16X4)

161.1  Bedser to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
161.2  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
161.3  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
161.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
161.5  Bedser to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
161.6  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 162  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     432/4 (lead 458)
         Alec Bedser          25.0-10-52-1
         Allan Border         83(170b 16X4)
         Steve Waugh           9(29b 2X4)

162.1  Laker to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh playing forward defensive
162.2  Laker to Waugh, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
162.3  Laker to Waugh, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
162.4  Laker to Waugh, no run, Defensively played by Steve Waugh
162.5  Laker to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh was completely deceived
162.6  Laker to Waugh, no run, Left alone by Steve Waugh

         End of over 163  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     432/4 (lead 458)
         Jim Laker            45.0-9-125-1
         Steve Waugh           9(35b 2X4)
         Allan Border         83(170b 16X4)

163.1  Trueman to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
163.2  Trueman to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
163.3  Trueman to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
163.4  Trueman to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
163.5  Trueman to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
163.6  Trueman to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 164  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     436/4 (lead 462)
         Fred Trueman         18.0-6-36-0
         Allan Border         87(176b 17X4)
         Steve Waugh           9(35b 2X4)

164.1  Laker to Waugh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
164.2  Laker to Waugh, no run, Steve Waugh playing forward defensive
164.3  Laker to Waugh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
164.4  Laker to Waugh, no run, Defensively played by Steve Waugh
164.5  Laker to Waugh, no run, Left alone by Steve Waugh
164.6  Laker to Waugh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  

         End of over 165  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     436/4 (lead 462)
         Jim Laker            46.0-10-125-1
         Steve Waugh           9(41b 2X4)
         Allan Border         87(176b 17X4)

165.1  Trueman to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
165.2  Trueman to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
165.3  Trueman to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
165.4  Trueman to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
165.5  Trueman to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
165.6  Trueman to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 166  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     436/4 (lead 462)
         Fred Trueman         19.0-6-36-0
         Allan Border         87(182b 17X4)
         Steve Waugh           9(41b 2X4)

166.1  Pollock to Waugh, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
166.2  Pollock to Waugh, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
166.3  Pollock to Waugh, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
166.4  Pollock to Waugh, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
166.5  Pollock to Waugh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
166.6  Pollock to Waugh, no run, Left alone by Steve Waugh

         End of over 167  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     436/4 (lead 462)
         Graeme Pollock       3.0-0-3-0
         Steve Waugh           9(47b 2X4)
         Allan Border         87(182b 17X4)


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Allan Border was nearing his own century.


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167.1  Laker to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
167.2  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
167.3  Laker to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!
167.4  Laker to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
167.5  Laker to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
167.6  Laker to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 168  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     440/4 (lead 466)
         Jim Laker            47.0-11-129-1
         Allan Border         91(188b 18X4)
         Steve Waugh           9(47b 2X4)

168.1  Bedser to Waugh, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
168.2  Bedser to Waugh, no run, Left alone by Steve Waugh
168.3  Bedser to Waugh, one run, That is very well run by Allan Border  
168.4  Bedser to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
168.5  Bedser to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
168.6  Bedser to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 169  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     441/4 (lead 467)
         Alec Bedser          26.0-11-53-1
         Allan Border         91(191b 18X4)
         Steve Waugh          10(50b 2X4)

169.1  Laker to Waugh, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
169.2  Laker to Waugh, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
169.3  Laker to Waugh, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Clyde Walcott

         Steve Waugh            10 (53b 2X4)
         c. Walcott     b. Laker  

169.4  Laker to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
169.5  Laker to Gilchrist, FOUR, Jim Laker is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
169.6  Laker to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 170  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     445/5 (lead 471)
         Jim Laker            48.0-11-133-2
         Adam Gilchrist        4(3b 1X4)
         Allan Border         91(191b 18X4)


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Steve Waugh was made to depart for just 10 after being deceived by Jim Laker. Border was joined at the wicket by Adam Gilchrist.


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170.1  Sobers to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
170.2  Sobers to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
170.3  Sobers to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
170.4  Sobers to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
170.5  Sobers to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
170.6  Sobers to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border

         End of over 171  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     445/5 (lead 471)
         Garry Sobers         16.0-2-46-0
         Allan Border         91(197b 18X4)
         Adam Gilchrist        4(3b 1X4)

171.1  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
171.2  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
171.3  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Lance Gibbs is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
171.4  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Adam Gilchrist
171.5  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
171.6  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive

         End of over 172  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     453/5 (lead 479)
         Lance Gibbs          38.0-10-118-2
         Adam Gilchrist       12(9b 3X4)
         Allan Border         91(197b 18X4)

172.1  Davidson to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
172.2  Davidson to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
172.3  Davidson to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
172.4  Davidson to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
172.5  Davidson to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
172.6  Davidson to Border, FOUR, Alan Davidson is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

         End of over 173  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     457/5 (lead 483)
         Alan Davidson        23.0-5-58-0
         Allan Border         95(203b 19X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       12(9b 3X4)

173.1  Trueman to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
173.2  Trueman to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
173.3  Trueman to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
173.4  Trueman to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
173.5  Trueman to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
173.6  Trueman to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 174  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     457/5 (lead 483)
         Fred Trueman         20.0-7-36-0
         Adam Gilchrist       12(15b 3X4)
         Allan Border         95(203b 19X4)

174.1  Laker to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
174.2  Laker to Border, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Allan Border  
174.3  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
174.4  Laker to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
174.5  Laker to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is one of the best batsmen in the world
Allan Border has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
174.6  Laker to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 175  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     465/5 (lead 491)
         Jim Laker            49.0-11-141-2
         Allan Border        103(209b 21X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       12(15b 3X4)


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There it was. Border raised his bat for his first century of the season, following a very near miss in his previous match. The Professional XI's lead was now nearing 500. It might only be a matter of time before a declaration is made by the skipper.


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175.1  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
175.2  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
175.3  Sobers to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is one of the best batsmen in the world
175.4  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
175.5  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
175.6  Sobers to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 176  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     473/5 (lead 499)
         Garry Sobers         17.0-3-54-0
         Adam Gilchrist       20(21b 5X4)
         Allan Border        103(209b 21X4)

176.1  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
176.2  Gibbs to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
176.3  Gibbs to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
176.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
176.5  Gibbs to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
176.6  Gibbs to Border, no ball , no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
176.6  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 177  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     474/5 (lead 500)
         Lance Gibbs          39.0-10-119-2
         Allan Border        103(215b 21X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       20(21b 5X4)

177.1  Davidson to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
177.2  Davidson to Gilchrist, one run, Great cooperation between Adam Gilchrist and Allan Border  
177.3  Davidson to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
177.4  Davidson to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
177.5  Davidson to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!
177.6  Davidson to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived

         End of over 178  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     479/5 (lead 505)
         Alan Davidson        24.0-5-63-0
         Allan Border        107(219b 22X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       21(23b 5X4)

178.1  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott  
178.2  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
178.3  Bedser to Gilchrist, FOUR, Alec Bedser is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
178.4  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
178.5  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
178.6  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 179  (4 runs)


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They went into lunch with the lead now well past 500, Border looking immovable at the crease and Adam Gilchrist just starting to find the middle. Needless to say, tough times lie ahead for the Post-war XI's already battered bowlers.


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         LUNCH: DAY 6
         Time: 12:02 PM
         PROFESSIONAL XI     483/5 (lead 509)
         Alec Bedser          27.0-11-57-1
         Adam Gilchrist       25(29b 6X4)
         Allan Border        107(219b 22X4)


Lunch, Day 6


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179.1  Gibbs to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
179.2  Gibbs to Border, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Lance Gibbs, giving that a wide
179.2  Gibbs to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
179.3  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
179.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
179.5  Gibbs to Border, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Jim Laker
179.6  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 180  (6 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     489/5 (lead 515)
         Lance Gibbs          40.0-10-125-2
         Adam Gilchrist       29(30b 7X4)
         Allan Border        108(225b 22X4)

180.1  Bedser to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
180.2  Bedser to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
180.3  Bedser to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
180.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
180.5  Bedser to Border, no ball , no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
180.5  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
180.6  Bedser to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 181  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     490/5 (lead 516)
         Alec Bedser          28.0-11-58-1
         Allan Border        108(231b 22X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       29(30b 7X4)

181.1  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
181.2  Sobers to Gilchrist, one run, That is very well run by Allan Border   
181.3  Sobers to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
181.4  Sobers to Border, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Allan Border   
181.5  Sobers to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!
181.6  Sobers to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive

         End of over 182  (9 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     499/5 (lead 525)
         Garry Sobers         18.0-3-63-0
         Allan Border        116(235b 24X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       30(32b 7X4)

182.1  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
182.2  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
182.3  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
182.4  Bedser to Gilchrist, one run, The misfield by Alan Davidson allows yet another run
182.5  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
182.6  Bedser to Border, FOUR, Allan Border is going haywire!

         End of over 183  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     504/5 (lead 530)
         Alec Bedser          29.0-11-63-1
         Allan Border        120(237b 25X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       31(36b 7X4)

183.1  Trueman to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is going haywire!
183.2  Trueman to Gilchrist, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Everton Weekes
183.3  Trueman to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
183.4  Trueman to Border, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
183.5  Trueman to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
183.6  Trueman to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 184  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     509/5 (lead 535)
         Fred Trueman         21.0-8-41-0
         Allan Border        120(241b 25X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       36(38b 8X4)

184.1  Laker to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
184.2  Laker to Gilchrist, one run, That is very well run by Allan Border   
184.3  Laker to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
184.4  Laker to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
184.5  Laker to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
184.6  Laker to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 185  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     510/5 (lead 536)
         Jim Laker            50.0-11-142-2
         Allan Border        120(245b 25X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       37(40b 8X4)

185.1  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Lance Gibbs is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
185.2  Gibbs to Gilchrist, one run, The misfield by Everton Weekes allows yet another run
185.3  Gibbs to Border, one run, That is very well run by Adam Gilchrist 
185.4  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
185.5  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
185.6  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Adam Gilchrist 

         End of over 186  (10 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     520/5 (lead 546)
         Lance Gibbs          41.0-10-135-2
         Adam Gilchrist       46(45b 10X4)
         Allan Border        121(246b 25X4)

186.1  Laker to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
186.2  Laker to Border, no run, Allan Border was completely deceived
186.3  Laker to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
186.4  Laker to Border, one run, The misfield by Lance Gibbs allows yet another run
186.5  Laker to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
186.6  Laker to Gilchrist, one run, The misfield by Ilikena Bula allows yet another run

         End of over 187  (2 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     522/5 (lead 548)
         Jim Laker            51.0-11-144-2
         Allan Border        122(250b 25X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       47(47b 10X4)

187.1  Bedser to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is going haywire!
The crowd cheers for Adam Gilchrist's fifty
187.2  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
187.3  Bedser to Gilchrist, one run, One more to the total
187.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
187.5  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
187.6  Bedser to Border, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 188  (6 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     528/5 (lead 554)
         Alec Bedser          30.0-11-69-1
         Adam Gilchrist       52(50b 11X4)
         Allan Border        123(253b 25X4)


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Gilchrist took just 48 balls to bring up his half-century. The left-handed pair were scoring at around 5 an over to add to the Post-war XI's misery.


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188.1  Gibbs to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
188.2  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
188.3  Gibbs to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
188.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
188.5  Gibbs to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
188.6  Gibbs to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 189  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     528/5 (lead 554)
         Lance Gibbs          42.0-10-135-2
         Allan Border        123(259b 25X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       52(50b 11X4)

189.1  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
189.2  Bedser to Gilchrist, one run, One more to the total
189.3  Bedser to Border, no run, Allan Border playing forward defensive
189.4  Bedser to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
189.5  Bedser to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
189.6  Bedser to Border, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 190  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     529/5 (lead 555)
         Alec Bedser          31.0-11-70-1
         Allan Border        123(263b 25X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       53(52b 11X4)

190.1  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is one of the best batsmen in the world
190.2  Gibbs to Gilchrist, legbye, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
190.3  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
190.4  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
190.5  Gibbs to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
190.6  Gibbs to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 191  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     534/5 (lead 560)
         Lance Gibbs          43.0-11-139-2
         Allan Border        123(267b 25X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       57(54b 12X4)

191.1  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
191.2  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
191.3  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
191.4  Sobers to Gilchrist, one run, Dropped! Fred Trueman made a big mess of that simple chance
191.5  Sobers to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
191.6  Sobers to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border

         End of over 192  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     535/5 (lead 561)
         Garry Sobers         19.0-3-64-0
         Allan Border        123(269b 25X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       58(58b 12X4)

192.1  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
192.2  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
192.3  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
192.4  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
192.5  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
192.6  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 193  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     535/5 (lead 561)
         Lance Gibbs          44.0-11-139-2
         Adam Gilchrist       58(64b 12X4)
         Allan Border        123(269b 25X4)

193.1  Sobers to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
193.2  Sobers to Border, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
193.3  Sobers to Border, FOUR, Garry Sobers is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
193.4  Sobers to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
193.5  Sobers to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
193.6  Sobers to Border, FOUR, Garry Sobers is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

         End of over 194  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     543/5 (lead 569)
         Garry Sobers         20.0-3-72-0
         Allan Border        131(275b 27X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       58(64b 12X4)

194.1  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
194.2  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is one of the best batsmen in the world
194.3  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive
194.4  Gibbs to Gilchrist, one run, Great cooperation between Adam Gilchrist and Allan Border   
194.5  Gibbs to Border, 1 bye, That ball spun too much for Clyde Walcott to stop
194.6  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 195  (6 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     549/5 (lead 575)
         Lance Gibbs          45.0-12-144-2
         Adam Gilchrist       63(69b 13X4)
         Allan Border        131(276b 27X4)


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The Post-war XI's bowlers looked utterly defeated in mind, body and spirit as the lead slowly but steadily approached the 600-run mark. Waugh had yet shown no intention of declaring anytime soon.


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195.1  Trueman to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
195.2  Trueman to Border, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
195.3  Trueman to Border, no run, Defensively played by Allan Border
195.4  Trueman to Border, no run, Left alone by Allan Border
195.5  Trueman to Border, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Len Hutton

         Allan Border           131 (281b 27X4)
         c. Hutton      b. Trueman 

195.6  Trueman to Akram, no run, Defensively played by Wasim Akram

         End of over 196  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     549/6 (lead 575)
         Fred Trueman         22.0-8-41-1
         Wasim Akram           0(1b)
         Adam Gilchrist       63(69b 13X4)


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Fred Trueman finally got them the wicket of Border for 131.


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196.1  Davidson to Gilchrist, FOUR, Alan Davidson is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
196.2  Davidson to Gilchrist, one run, One more to the total
196.3  Davidson to Akram, no run, Left alone by Wasim Akram
196.4  Davidson to Akram, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
196.5  Davidson to Akram, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
196.6  Davidson to Akram, three runs,

         End of over 197  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     557/6 (lead 583)
         Alan Davidson        25.0-5-71-0
         Adam Gilchrist       68(71b 14X4)
         Wasim Akram           3(5b)

197.1  Laker to Akram, no run, Defensively played by Wasim Akram
197.2  Laker to Akram, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Wasim Akram     
197.3  Laker to Akram, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
197.4  Laker to Akram, no run, Defensively played by Wasim Akram
197.5  Laker to Akram, no run, Wasim Akram was completely deceived
197.6  Laker to Akram, no run, Left alone by Wasim Akram

         End of over 198  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     561/6 (lead 587)
         Jim Laker            52.0-11-148-2
         Wasim Akram           7(11b 1X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       68(71b 14X4)

198.1  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Lance Gibbs is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
198.2  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
198.3  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Adam Gilchrist 
198.4  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
198.5  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
198.6  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 199  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     569/6 (lead 595)
         Lance Gibbs          46.0-12-152-2
         Adam Gilchrist       76(77b 16X4)
         Wasim Akram           7(11b 1X4)

199.1  Sobers to Akram, no run, Wasim Akram was completely deceived
199.2  Sobers to Akram, FOUR, What a blunder by Alan Davidson. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
199.3  Sobers to Akram, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
199.4  Sobers to Akram, no run, Wasim Akram playing forward defensive
199.5  Sobers to Akram, no run, Left alone by Wasim Akram
199.6  Sobers to Akram, no run, Left alone by Wasim Akram

         End of over 200  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     573/6 (lead 599)
         Garry Sobers         21.0-3-76-0
         Wasim Akram          11(17b 2X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       76(77b 16X4)

200.1  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
200.2  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
200.3  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
200.4  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
200.5  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
200.6  Bedser to Gilchrist, FOUR, Alec Bedser is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one

         End of over 201  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     577/6 (lead 603)
         Alec Bedser          32.0-11-74-1
         Adam Gilchrist       80(83b 17X4)
         Wasim Akram          11(17b 2X4)

201.1  Gibbs to Akram, no run, Left alone by Wasim Akram
201.2  Gibbs to Akram, no run, Left alone by Wasim Akram
201.3  Gibbs to Akram, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
201.4  Gibbs to Akram, no run, Left alone by Wasim Akram
201.5  Gibbs to Akram, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Wasim Akram     
201.6  Gibbs to Akram, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 202  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     581/6 (lead 607)
         Lance Gibbs          47.0-12-156-2
         Wasim Akram          15(23b 3X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       80(83b 17X4)

202.1  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
202.2  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
202.3  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
202.4  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
202.5  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
202.6  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived

         End of over 203  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     581/6 (lead 607)
         Garry Sobers         22.0-3-76-0
         Adam Gilchrist       80(89b 17X4)
         Wasim Akram          15(23b 3X4)

203.1  Laker to Akram, no run, Defensively played by Wasim Akram
203.2  Laker to Akram, one run, One more to the total
203.3  Laker to Gilchrist, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Adam Gilchrist 
203.4  Laker to Gilchrist, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
203.5  Laker to Gilchrist, one run, Great cooperation between Adam Gilchrist and Wasim Akram     
203.6  Laker to Akram, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 204  (6 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     587/6 (lead 613)
         Jim Laker            53.0-11-154-2
         Wasim Akram          16(26b 3X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       85(92b 18X4)


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But it hardly seemed to matter at this stage. Gilchrist and Wasim Akram glided along with ease to take the lead past 600. Still no signs of a declaration coming just yet. They might be waiting for Gilchrist to bring up his century first.


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204.1  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
204.2  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
204.3  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
204.4  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
204.5  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Defensively played by Adam Gilchrist
204.6  Bedser to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive

         End of over 205  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     587/6 (lead 613)
         Alec Bedser          33.0-11-74-1
         Adam Gilchrist       85(98b 18X4)
         Wasim Akram          16(26b 3X4)

205.1  Laker to Akram, FOUR, Jim Laker is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
205.2  Laker to Akram, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
205.3  Laker to Akram, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
205.4  Laker to Akram, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
205.5  Laker to Akram, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
205.6  Laker to Akram, no run, Defensively played by Wasim Akram

         End of over 206  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     595/6 (lead 621)
         Jim Laker            54.0-11-162-2
         Wasim Akram          24(32b 5X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       85(98b 18X4)

206.1  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott   
206.2  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
206.3  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
206.4  Gibbs to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is one of the best batsmen in the world
206.5  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
206.6  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 207  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     599/6 (lead 625)
         Lance Gibbs          48.0-12-160-2
         Adam Gilchrist       89(104b 19X4)
         Wasim Akram          24(32b 5X4)

207.1  Bedser to Akram, no run, Wasim Akram playing forward defensive
207.2  Bedser to Akram, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
207.3  Bedser to Akram, no run, Left alone by Wasim Akram
207.4  Bedser to Akram, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
207.5  Bedser to Akram, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
207.6  Bedser to Akram, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Clyde Walcott didnt have a chance

         End of over 208  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     600/6 (lead 626)
         Alec Bedser          34.0-12-74-1
         Adam Gilchrist       89(104b 19X4)
         Wasim Akram          24(38b 5X4)

208.1  Trueman to Akram, no run, Wasim Akram was completely deceived
208.2  Trueman to Akram, FOUR, Wasim Akram is going haywire!
208.3  Trueman to Akram, no run, Defensively played by Wasim Akram
208.4  Trueman to Akram, no run, Wasim Akram playing forward defensive
208.5  Trueman to Akram, one run, The misfield by Alan Davidson allows yet another run
208.6  Trueman to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive

         End of over 209  (5 runs)


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He wasn't able to bring it up before tea at any rate. But the team total had crossed 600, and the Professional XI went into the final session of Day 6 leading by a gargantuan 631 runs.


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         TEA: DAY 6
         Time: 2:33 PM
         PROFESSIONAL XI     605/6 (lead 631)
         Fred Trueman         23.0-9-46-1
         Adam Gilchrist       89(105b 19X4)
         Wasim Akram          29(43b 6X4)


Tea, Day 6


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209.1  Gibbs to Akram, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Lance Gibbs. Wasim Akram didnt have a clue

         Wasim Akram            29 (44b 6X4)
                        b. Gibbs    

209.2  Gibbs to Warne, one run, Great cooperation between Shane Warne and Adam Gilchrist  
209.3  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
209.4  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
209.5  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
209.6  Gibbs to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 210  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     606/7 (lead 632)
         Lance Gibbs          49.0-12-161-3
         Adam Gilchrist       89(109b 19X4)
         Shane Warne           1(1b)


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Wasim Akram, in his bid for quick runs was bowled by Lance Gibbs in the first over after the tea interval. He had done his part with a fairly quick 29 off 44 balls.


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210.1  Laker to Warne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
210.2  Laker to Warne, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
210.3  Laker to Warne, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott    
210.4  Laker to Gilchrist, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
210.5  Laker to Gilchrist, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Adam Gilchrist  
210.6  Laker to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist playing forward defensive

         End of over 211  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     611/7 (lead 637)
         Jim Laker            55.0-11-166-2
         Adam Gilchrist       93(112b 20X4)
         Shane Warne           1(4b)

211.1  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
211.2  Gibbs to Warne, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
211.3  Gibbs to Warne, FOUR, Lance Gibbs is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
211.4  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
211.5  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
211.6  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne

         End of over 212  (8 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     619/7 (lead 645)
         Lance Gibbs          50.0-12-169-3
         Shane Warne           9(10b 2X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       93(112b 20X4)

212.1  Sobers to Gilchrist, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Adam Gilchrist  
212.2  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
212.3  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
212.4  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist
212.5  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
212.6  Sobers to Gilchrist, no run, Left alone by Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 213  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     623/7 (lead 649)
         Garry Sobers         23.0-4-80-0
         Adam Gilchrist       97(118b 21X4)
         Shane Warne           9(10b 2X4)

213.1  Laker to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
213.2  Laker to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
213.3  Laker to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
213.4  Laker to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive
213.5  Laker to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
213.6  Laker to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 214  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     623/7 (lead 649)
         Jim Laker            56.0-11-166-2
         Shane Warne           9(16b 2X4)
         Adam Gilchrist       97(118b 21X4)

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214.1  Davidson to Gilchrist, FOUR, Adam Gilchrist is going haywire!
Adam Gilchrist has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!


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Adam Gilchrist reached his century off just 119 balls. At the same time, the lead had also crossed 650.


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214.2  Davidson to Gilchrist, no run, Adam Gilchrist was completely deceived
214.3  Davidson to Gilchrist, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Adam Gilchrist is out

         Adam Gilchrist         101 (121b 22X4)
                        b. Davidson

214.4  Davidson to Ambrose, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
214.5  Davidson to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
214.6  Davidson to Ambrose, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 215  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     628/8 (lead 654)
         Alan Davidson        26.0-5-76-1
         Shane Warne           9(16b 2X4)
         Curtly Ambrose        1(3b)


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He was dismissed by Alan Davidson just a couple of deliveries after reaching the milestone. This seemed the perfect time for a declaration, but remarkably Shane Warne and Curtly Ambrose were asked to continue batting by their skipper. The Post-war XI's misery was to continue for now.


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215.1  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
215.2  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
215.3  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott    
215.4  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
215.5  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
215.6  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 216  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     628/8 (lead 654)
         Lance Gibbs          51.0-12-169-3
         Curtly Ambrose        1(9b)
         Shane Warne           9(16b 2X4)

216.1  Trueman to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive
216.2  Trueman to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
216.3  Trueman to Warne, no run, Defensively played by Shane Warne
216.4  Trueman to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
216.5  Trueman to Warne, FOUR, Fred Trueman is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
216.6  Trueman to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 217  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     632/8 (lead 658)
         Fred Trueman         24.0-9-50-1
         Shane Warne          13(22b 3X4)
         Curtly Ambrose        1(9b)

217.1  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
217.2  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
217.3  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
217.4  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
217.5  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
217.6  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose

         End of over 218  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     632/8 (lead 658)
         Garry Sobers         24.0-4-80-0
         Curtly Ambrose        1(15b)
         Shane Warne          13(22b 3X4)

218.1  Bedser to Warne, no run, Defensively played by Shane Warne
218.2  Bedser to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
218.3  Bedser to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
218.4  Bedser to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
218.5  Bedser to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
218.6  Bedser to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne

         End of over 219  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     632/8 (lead 658)
         Alec Bedser          35.0-12-74-1
         Shane Warne          13(28b 3X4)
         Curtly Ambrose        1(15b)

219.1  Trueman to Ambrose, FOUR, Curtly Ambrose is going haywire!
219.2  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
219.3  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
219.4  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
219.5  Trueman to Ambrose, one run, Dropped! Everton Weekes made a big mess of that simple chance
219.6  Trueman to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne

         End of over 220  (5 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     637/8 (lead 663)
         Fred Trueman         25.0-9-55-1
         Shane Warne          13(29b 3X4)
         Curtly Ambrose        6(20b 1X4)

220.1  Laker to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
220.2  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
220.3  Laker to Ambrose, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
220.4  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
220.5  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
220.6  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived

         End of over 221  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     637/8 (lead 663)
         Jim Laker            57.0-12-166-2
         Curtly Ambrose        6(26b 1X4)
         Shane Warne          13(29b 3X4)

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221.1  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
221.2  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive
221.3  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
221.4  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
221.5  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
221.6  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Defensively played by Shane Warne

         End of over 222  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     637/8 (lead 663)
         Lance Gibbs          52.0-13-169-3
         Shane Warne          13(35b 3X4)
         Curtly Ambrose        6(26b 1X4)

222.1  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
222.2  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
222.3  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
222.4  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
222.5  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
222.6  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 223  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     637/8 (lead 663)
         Garry Sobers         25.0-5-80-0
         Curtly Ambrose        6(32b 1X4)
         Shane Warne          13(35b 3X4)

223.1  Davidson to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
223.2  Davidson to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
223.3  Davidson to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
223.4  Davidson to Warne, one run, Dropped! Everton Weekes made a big mess of that simple chance
223.5  Davidson to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
223.6  Davidson to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose

         End of over 224  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     638/8 (lead 664)
         Alan Davidson        27.0-5-77-1
         Curtly Ambrose        6(34b 1X4)
         Shane Warne          14(39b 3X4)

224.1  Trueman to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
224.2  Trueman to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
224.3  Trueman to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
224.4  Trueman to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
224.5  Trueman to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
224.6  Trueman to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive

         End of over 225  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     638/8 (lead 664)
         Fred Trueman         26.0-9-55-1
         Shane Warne          14(45b 3X4)
         Curtly Ambrose        6(34b 1X4)

225.1  Gibbs to Ambrose, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Graeme Pollock
225.2  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
225.3  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
225.4  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
225.5  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Defensively played by Shane Warne
225.6  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne

         End of over 226  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     639/8 (lead 665)
         Lance Gibbs          53.0-14-170-3
         Shane Warne          14(50b 3X4)
         Curtly Ambrose        7(35b 1X4)

226.1  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
226.2  Trueman to Ambrose, FOUR, Fred Trueman is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
226.3  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
226.4  Trueman to Ambrose, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
226.5  Trueman to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
226.6  Trueman to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 227  (7 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     646/8 (lead 672)
         Fred Trueman         27.0-10-62-1
         Shane Warne          14(52b 3X4)
         Curtly Ambrose       14(39b 2X4)

227.1  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
227.2  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
227.3  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
227.4  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
227.5  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
227.6  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 228  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     646/8 (lead 672)
         Jim Laker            58.0-13-166-2
         Curtly Ambrose       14(45b 2X4)
         Shane Warne          14(52b 3X4)

228.1  Sobers to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
228.2  Sobers to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
228.3  Sobers to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
228.4  Sobers to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
228.5  Sobers to Warne, no run, Defensively played by Shane Warne
228.6  Sobers to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive

         End of over 229  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     646/8 (lead 672)
         Garry Sobers         26.0-6-80-0
         Shane Warne          14(58b 3X4)
         Curtly Ambrose       14(45b 2X4)

229.1  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
229.2  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
229.3  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
229.4  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
229.5  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
229.6  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose

         End of over 230  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     646/8 (lead 672)
         Lance Gibbs          54.0-14-170-3
         Curtly Ambrose       14(51b 2X4)
         Shane Warne          14(58b 3X4)


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From all the indications provided by the batsmen, it seemed the Professional XI were going to bat out the rest of the day rather than declare.


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230.1  Trueman to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
230.2  Trueman to Warne, FOUR, Fred Trueman is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
230.3  Trueman to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive
230.4  Trueman to Warne, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
230.5  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
230.6  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 231  (7 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     653/8 (lead 679)
         Fred Trueman         28.0-10-69-1
         Curtly Ambrose       14(53b 2X4)
         Shane Warne          21(62b 4X4)

231.1  Laker to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived
231.2  Laker to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
231.3  Laker to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive
231.4  Laker to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive
231.5  Laker to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
231.6  Laker to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne

         End of over 232  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     653/8 (lead 679)
         Jim Laker            59.0-14-166-2
         Shane Warne          21(68b 4X4)
         Curtly Ambrose       14(53b 2X4)

232.1  Gibbs to Ambrose, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Curtly Ambrose  
232.2  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
232.3  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
232.4  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
232.5  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
232.6  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 233  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     657/8 (lead 683)
         Lance Gibbs          55.0-15-174-3
         Curtly Ambrose       18(59b 3X4)
         Shane Warne          21(68b 4X4)

233.1  Bedser to Warne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
233.2  Bedser to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive
233.3  Bedser to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
233.4  Bedser to Warne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
233.5  Bedser to Warne, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott    
233.6  Bedser to Warne, no run, Shane Warne was completely deceived

         End of over 234  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     657/8 (lead 683)
         Alec Bedser          36.0-13-74-1
         Shane Warne          21(74b 4X4)
         Curtly Ambrose       18(59b 3X4)

234.1  Gibbs to Ambrose, one run, The misfield by Alan Davidson allows yet another run
234.2  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Left alone by Shane Warne
234.3  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Defensively played by Shane Warne
234.4  Gibbs to Warne, no run, Shane Warne playing forward defensive
234.5  Gibbs to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
234.6  Gibbs to Warne, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott    

         End of over 235  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     658/8 (lead 684)
         Lance Gibbs          56.0-15-175-3
         Shane Warne          21(79b 4X4)
         Curtly Ambrose       19(60b 3X4)

235.1  Davidson to Ambrose, one run, The misfield by Fred Trueman allows yet another run
235.2  Davidson to Warne, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
235.3  Davidson to Warne, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Shane Warne is out

         Shane Warne            21 (81b 4X4)
                        b. Davidson

235.4  Davidson to McGrath, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
235.5  Davidson to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath
235.6  Davidson to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath

         End of over 236  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     659/9 (lead 685)
         Alan Davidson        28.0-5-78-2
         Glenn McGrath         0(3b)
         Curtly Ambrose       20(61b 3X4)


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Warne was removed by Alan Davidson for a 81-ball 21, bringing the Professional XI down to their last man Glenn McGrath. But no, still no signs of a declaration. Well, at least they're just a wicket away from being bowled out now.


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236.1  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
236.2  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
236.3  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
236.4  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott    
236.5  Bedser to Ambrose, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Alan Davidson
236.6  Bedser to McGrath, no run, Defensively played by Glenn McGrath

         End of over 237  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     660/9 (lead 686)
         Alec Bedser          37.0-14-75-1
         Glenn McGrath         0(4b)
         Curtly Ambrose       21(66b 3X4)

237.1  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
237.2  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
237.3  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
237.4  Trueman to Ambrose, one run, The misfield by Ilikena Bula allows yet another run
237.5  Trueman to McGrath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
237.6  Trueman to McGrath, no run, Glenn McGrath playing forward defensive

         End of over 238  (1 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     661/9 (lead 687)
         Fred Trueman         29.0-10-70-1
         Glenn McGrath         0(6b)
         Curtly Ambrose       22(70b 3X4)

238.1  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
238.2  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
238.3  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
238.4  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
238.5  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
238.6  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose

         End of over 239  (0 runs)


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Ambrose and McGrath managed to see them through to the next day. For the first time in LAB history, there will be a Day 7. And who knows how long the Post-war XI will bat in their attempt to chase 680-700 odd or die trying. There seems to be simply no end in sight for this match.


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         END OF DAY 6
         Time: 5:01 PM
         PROFESSIONAL XI     661/9 (lead 687)
         Alec Bedser          38.0-14-75-1
         Curtly Ambrose       22(76b 3X4)
         Glenn McGrath         0(6b)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sunil Gavaskar      lbw            b. Laker        86   250   16    0   34.4%
Gordon Greenidge                   b. Gibbs       131   301   28    0   43.5%
Viv Richards                       b. Gibbs        14    29    3    0   48.3%
Greg Chappell                      b. Bedser       95   194   18    0   49.0%
Allan Border        c. Hutton      b. Trueman     131   281   27    0   46.6%
Steve Waugh*        c. †Walcott    b. Laker        10    53    2    0   18.9%
Adam Gilchrist†                    b. Davidson    101   121   22    0   83.5%
Wasim Akram                        b. Gibbs        29    44    6    0   65.9%
Shane Warne                        b. Davidson     21    81    4    0   25.9%
Curtly Ambrose      not out                        22    76    3    0   28.9%
Glenn McGrath       not out                         0     6    0    0    0.0%
 
 Total:  661/9       Overs:  239.0        Run Rate:  2.77     Extras:  20
 
                             Day 6  5:01 PM
 
 
                                     -X-
 
PROFESSIONAL XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Gavaskar    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      182 (469)
V Richards    Greenidge    þþþþþ                                     26 (53)
G Chappell    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþ                              63 (107)
G Chappell    A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ               138 (267)
S Waugh       A Border     þþþþþþ                                    32 (121)
Gilchrist     A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                     108 (158)
Gilchrist     W Akram      þþþþþþþþþþ                                56 (80)
Gilchrist     S Warne      þþþþ                                      22 (32)
C Ambrose     S Warne      þþþþþþ                                    32 (126)
C Ambrose     G McGrath    p                                          2 (21)


     Fall of Wickets    182/1     208/2     271/3     409/4     441/5
                        549/6     605/7     627/8     659/9 

 Total:  661/9      Overs:  239.0         Run Rate:  2.77    Extras:  20 
 
                                     -X-

POST-WAR XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Alec Bedser          38.0     14      75      1      1.97     0      1
Fred Trueman         29.0     10      70      1      2.41     0      0
Garry Sobers         26.0      6      80      0      3.08     0      0
Jim Laker            59.0     14     166      2      2.81     0      0
Alan Davidson        28.0      5      78      2      2.79     0      0
Lance Gibbs          56.0     15     175      3      3.13     2      4
Graeme Pollock        3.0      1       3      0      1.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 2      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 10     Byes: 3

 Total:  661/9       Overs:  239.0        Run Rate:  2.77    Extras:  20 
                                     -X-


Stumps, Day 6

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Legends At Battle Season VIII
Final (timeless Test)

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 (if required)

PROFESSIONAL XI vs POST-WAR XI


at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Toss: Post-war XI won the toss and chose to bowl


Day 7

PROFESSIONAL XI 2nd innings (661/9 overnight)

HTML:
239.1  Davidson to McGrath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
239.2  Davidson to McGrath, no run, Defensively played by Glenn McGrath
239.3  Davidson to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath
239.4  Davidson to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath
239.5  Davidson to McGrath, no run, Defensively played by Glenn McGrath
239.6  Davidson to McGrath, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 240  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     661/9 (lead 687)
         Alan Davidson        29.0-5-78-2
         Glenn McGrath         0(12b)
         Curtly Ambrose       22(76b 3X4)

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240.1  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
240.2  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott 
240.3  Trueman to Ambrose, FOUR, Fred Trueman is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
240.4  Trueman to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
240.5  Trueman to Ambrose, FOUR, What a blunder by Alan Davidson. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
240.6  Trueman to Ambrose, FOUR, Curtly Ambrose is going haywire!

         End of over 241  (12 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     673/9 (lead 699)
         Fred Trueman         30.0-10-82-1
         Curtly Ambrose       34(82b 6X4)
         Glenn McGrath         0(12b)

241.1  Gibbs to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath
241.2  Gibbs to McGrath, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
241.3  Gibbs to McGrath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
241.4  Gibbs to McGrath, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
241.5  Gibbs to McGrath, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott 
241.6  Gibbs to McGrath, no run, Glenn McGrath playing forward defensive

         End of over 242  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     673/9 (lead 699)
         Lance Gibbs          57.0-15-175-3
         Glenn McGrath         0(18b)
         Curtly Ambrose       34(82b 6X4)

242.1  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
242.2  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
242.3  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
242.4  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
242.5  Laker to Ambrose, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
242.6  Laker to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath

         End of over 243  (3 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     676/9 (lead 702)
         Jim Laker            60.0-15-169-2
         Glenn McGrath         0(19b)
         Curtly Ambrose       37(87b 6X4)

243.1  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
243.2  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose was completely deceived
243.3  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
243.4  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
243.5  Bedser to Ambrose, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
243.6  Bedser to Ambrose, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 244  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     680/9 (lead 706)
         Alec Bedser          39.0-15-79-1
         Curtly Ambrose       41(93b 7X4)
         Glenn McGrath         0(19b)


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If being taken apart by Border and Gilchrist wasn't enough, the Post-war XI's bowlers were now being embarrassed by Curtly Ambrose. The Professional XI's lead was now past 700.


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244.1  Trueman to McGrath, no run, Defensively played by Glenn McGrath
244.2  Trueman to McGrath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
244.3  Trueman to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath
244.4  Trueman to McGrath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
244.5  Trueman to McGrath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
244.6  Trueman to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath

         End of over 245  (0 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     680/9 (lead 706)
         Fred Trueman         31.0-10-82-1
         Glenn McGrath         0(25b)
         Curtly Ambrose       41(93b 7X4)

245.1  Sobers to Ambrose, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
245.2  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
245.3  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
245.4  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
245.5  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Clyde Walcott 
245.6  Sobers to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive

         End of over 246  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     684/9 (lead 710)
         Garry Sobers         27.0-7-84-0
         Curtly Ambrose       45(99b 8X4)
         Glenn McGrath         0(25b)

246.1  Laker to McGrath, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
246.2  Laker to McGrath, no run, Glenn McGrath was completely deceived
246.3  Laker to McGrath, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
246.4  Laker to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath
246.5  Laker to McGrath, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Glenn McGrath 
246.6  Laker to McGrath, no run, Left alone by Glenn McGrath

         End of over 247  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     688/9 (lead 714)
         Jim Laker            61.0-15-173-2
         Glenn McGrath         4(31b 1X4)
         Curtly Ambrose       45(99b 8X4)

247.1  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
247.2  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
247.3  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
247.4  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
247.5  Gibbs to Ambrose, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
247.6  Gibbs to Ambrose, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head

         End of over 248  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     692/9 (lead 718)
         Lance Gibbs          58.0-16-179-3
         Curtly Ambrose       49(105b 9X4)
         Glenn McGrath         4(31b 1X4)

248.1  Trueman to McGrath, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
248.2  Trueman to McGrath, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
248.3  Trueman to McGrath, no run, Glenn McGrath was completely deceived
248.4  Trueman to McGrath, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
248.5  Trueman to McGrath, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
248.6  Trueman to McGrath, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head

         End of over 249  (4 runs)
         PROFESSIONAL XI     696/9 (lead 722)
         Fred Trueman         32.0-11-86-1
         Glenn McGrath         8(37b 2X4)
         Curtly Ambrose       49(105b 9X4)


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Glenn McGrath also joined in on the act after taking as many as 29 balls to open his account. Ambrose at the other end was just one short of a maiden LAB fifty. How could it possibly get any worse from here for the Post-war XI?


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249.1  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Left alone by Curtly Ambrose
249.2  Laker to Ambrose, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
249.3  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Defensively played by Curtly Ambrose
249.4  Laker to Ambrose, no run, Curtly Ambrose playing forward defensive
249.5  Laker to Ambrose, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Ilikena Bula

         Curtly Ambrose         49 (110b 9X4)
         c. Bula        b. Laker


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Ambrose fell just one short of what would have been a remarkable half-century. After nearly 250 overs, the Professional XI's innings had finally come to an end. There was now the small matter of chasing 723 for the Post-war XI. Against a bowling attack containing Glenn McGrath, Curtly Ambrose, Wasim Akram and Shane Warne among others.


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         End of innings (249.5 overs)
         Day 7   10:47 AM
         PROFESSIONAL XI     696/10
         (Run Rate: 2.79)
         Jim Laker             61.5-15-173-3
         Glenn McGrath         8(37b 2X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sunil Gavaskar      lbw            b. Laker        86   250   16    0   34.4%
Gordon Greenidge                   b. Gibbs       131   301   28    0   43.5%
Viv Richards                       b. Gibbs        14    29    3    0   48.3%
Greg Chappell                      b. Bedser       95   194   18    0   49.0%
Allan Border        c. Hutton      b. Trueman     131   281   27    0   46.6%
Steve Waugh*        c. †Walcott    b. Laker        10    53    2    0   18.9%
Adam Gilchrist†                    b. Davidson    101   121   22    0   83.5%
Wasim Akram                        b. Gibbs        29    44    6    0   65.9%
Shane Warne                        b. Davidson     21    81    4    0   25.9%
Curtly Ambrose      c. Bula        b. Laker        49   110    9    0   44.5%
Glenn McGrath       not out                         8    37    2    0   21.6%
 
 Total:  696/10       Overs:  249.5        Run Rate:  2.79     Extras:  21
 
                             Day 7  10:47 AM
 
 
                                     -X-
 
PROFESSIONAL XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Gavaskar    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      182 (469)
V Richards    Greenidge    þþþþþ                                     26 (53)
G Chappell    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþ                              63 (107)
G Chappell    A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ               138 (267)
S Waugh       A Border     þþþþþþ                                    32 (121)
Gilchrist     A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                     108 (158)
Gilchrist     W Akram      þþþþþþþþþþ                                56 (80)
Gilchrist     S Warne      þþþþ                                      22 (32)
C Ambrose     S Warne      þþþþþþ                                    32 (126)
C Ambrose     G McGrath    þþþþþþþ                                   37 (86)


     Fall of Wickets    182/1     208/2     271/3     409/4     441/5
                        549/6     605/7     627/8     659/9     696/10

 Total:  696/10      Overs:  249.5         Run Rate:  2.79    Extras:  21
 
                                     -X-

POST-WAR XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Alec Bedser          39.0     15      79      1      2.03     0      1
Fred Trueman         32.0     11      86      1      2.69     0      0
Garry Sobers         27.0      7      84      0      3.11     0      0
Jim Laker            61.5     15     173      3      2.80     0      0
Alan Davidson        29.0      6      78      2      2.69     0      0
Lance Gibbs          58.0     16     179      3      3.09     2      4
Graeme Pollock        3.0      1       3      0      1.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 2      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 10     Byes: 4

 Total:  696/10       Overs:  249.5        Run Rate:  2.79    Extras:  21
                                     -X-


Post-war XI need 723 runs to win


POST-WAR XI 2nd innings (Target: 723)
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0.1  McGrath to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
0.2  McGrath to Hutton, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
0.3  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
0.4  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
0.5  McGrath to Hutton, one run, Great cooperation between Len Hutton and Garry Sobers  
0.6  McGrath to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 1  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI           1/0 (deficit 721)
         Glenn McGrath        1.0-0-1-0
         Garry Sobers          0(1b)
         Len Hutton            1(5b)

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1.1  Ambrose to Hutton, one run, That is very well run by Garry Sobers  
1.2  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers playing forward defensive
1.3  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
1.4  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
1.5  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
1.6  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers

         End of over 2  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI           2/0 (deficit 720)
         Curtly Ambrose       1.0-0-1-0
         Garry Sobers          0(6b)
         Len Hutton            2(6b)

2.1  Chappell to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton playing forward defensive
2.2  Chappell to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
2.3  Chappell to Hutton, one run, That is very well run by Garry Sobers  
2.4  Chappell to Sobers, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
2.5  Chappell to Sobers, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Garry Sobers  
2.6  Chappell to Sobers, no run, Defensively played by Garry Sobers

         End of over 3  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI           7/0 (deficit 715)
         Greg Chappell        1.0-0-5-0
         Garry Sobers          4(9b 1X4)
         Len Hutton            3(9b)

3.1  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Defensively played by Len Hutton
3.2  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
3.3  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
3.4  McGrath to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.5  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
3.6  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton playing forward defensive

         End of over 4  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI           7/0 (deficit 715)
         Glenn McGrath        2.0-0-1-0
         Len Hutton            3(15b)
         Garry Sobers          4(9b 1X4)

4.1  Akram to Sobers, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Garry Sobers  
4.2  Akram to Sobers, no run, Defensively played by Garry Sobers
4.3  Akram to Sobers, no run, Garry Sobers was completely deceived
4.4  Akram to Sobers, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
4.5  Akram to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
4.6  Akram to Sobers, no run, Defensively played by Garry Sobers

         End of over 5  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          11/0 (deficit 711)
         Wasim Akram          1.0-0-4-0
         Garry Sobers          8(15b 2X4)
         Len Hutton            3(15b)

5.1  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
5.2  Ambrose to Hutton, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Curtly Ambrose, giving that a wide
5.2  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Defensively played by Len Hutton
5.3  Ambrose to Hutton, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Len Hutton    
5.4  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
5.5  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.6  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 6  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          16/0 (deficit 706)
         Curtly Ambrose       2.0-0-6-0
         Len Hutton            7(22b 1X4)
         Garry Sobers          8(15b 2X4)

6.1  McGrath to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
6.2  McGrath to Sobers, no run, Defensively played by Garry Sobers
6.3  McGrath to Sobers, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Garry Sobers  
6.4  McGrath to Sobers, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
6.5  McGrath to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
6.6  McGrath to Sobers, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 7  (7 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          23/0 (deficit 699)
         Glenn McGrath        3.0-1-8-0
         Len Hutton            7(22b 1X4)
         Garry Sobers         15(21b 3X4)

7.1  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
7.2  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
7.3  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, Defensively played by Garry Sobers
7.4  Ambrose to Sobers, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Garry Sobers  
7.5  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
7.6  Ambrose to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers

         End of over 8  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          27/0 (deficit 695)
         Curtly Ambrose       3.0-0-10-0
         Garry Sobers         19(27b 4X4)
         Len Hutton            7(22b 1X4)

8.1  Akram to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.2  Akram to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
8.3  Akram to Hutton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
8.4  Akram to Hutton, one run, One more to the total
8.5  Akram to Sobers, one run, One more to the total
8.6  Akram to Hutton, FOUR, Len Hutton is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 9  (6 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          33/0 (deficit 689)
         Wasim Akram          2.0-0-10-0
         Len Hutton           12(27b 2X4)
         Garry Sobers         20(28b 4X4)

9.1  Warne to Sobers, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
9.2  Warne to Sobers, no run, Left alone by Garry Sobers
9.3  Warne to Sobers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.4  Warne to Sobers, OUT, That ball caught the edge and struck the stumps. Garry Sobers is out

         Garry Sobers           20 (32b 4X4)
                        b. Warne  

9.5  Warne to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.6  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 10  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          33/1 (deficit 689)
         Shane Warne          1.0-0-0-1
         Graeme Pollock        0(2b)
         Len Hutton           12(27b 2X4)


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Shane Warne, brought on as early as the 10th over, struck with the wicket of the Post-war XI's leading run-scorer with just his fourth delivery. Garry Sobers, who started off a lot more positively than in the first innings was gone for 20.


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10.1  McGrath to Hutton, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
10.2  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton was completely deceived
10.3  McGrath to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
10.4  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton playing forward defensive
10.5  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Defensively played by Len Hutton
10.6  McGrath to Hutton, no run, Defensively played by Len Hutton

         End of over 11  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          33/1 (deficit 689)
         Glenn McGrath        4.0-1-8-0
         Len Hutton           12(33b 2X4)
         Graeme Pollock        0(2b)

11.1  Warne to Pollock, one run, One more to the total
11.2  Warne to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
11.3  Warne to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
11.4  Warne to Hutton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.5  Warne to Hutton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.6  Warne to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 12  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          34/1 (deficit 688)
         Shane Warne          2.0-1-1-1
         Len Hutton           12(38b 2X4)
         Graeme Pollock        1(3b)

12.1  Border to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
12.2  Border to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.3  Border to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
12.4  Border to Pollock, one run, Great cooperation between Graeme Pollock and Len Hutton    
12.5  Border to Hutton, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
12.6  Border to Hutton, one run, The misfield by Viv Richards allows yet another run

         End of over 13  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          36/1 (deficit 686)
         Allan Border         1.0-0-2-0
         Graeme Pollock        2(7b)
         Len Hutton           13(40b 2X4)

13.1  Richards to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.2  Richards to Hutton, FOUR, Viv Richards is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
13.3  Richards to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
13.4  Richards to Hutton, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
13.5  Richards to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
13.6  Richards to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 14  (7 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          43/1 (deficit 679)
         Viv Richards         1.0-0-7-0
         Graeme Pollock        2(9b)
         Len Hutton           20(44b 3X4)

14.1  Ambrose to Hutton, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Len Hutton    
14.2  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.3  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
14.4  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton was completely deceived
14.5  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.6  Ambrose to Hutton, one run, Great cooperation between Len Hutton and Graeme Pollock

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          48/1 (deficit 674)
         Curtly Ambrose       4.0-0-15-0
         Graeme Pollock        2(9b)
         Len Hutton           25(50b 4X4)

15.1  Warne to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton playing forward defensive
15.2  Warne to Hutton, one run, Great cooperation between Len Hutton and Graeme Pollock
15.3  Warne to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
15.4  Warne to Pollock, one run, The misfield by Viv Richards allows yet another run
15.5  Warne to Hutton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
15.6  Warne to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton

         End of over 16  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          50/1 (deficit 672)
         Shane Warne          3.0-1-3-1
         Len Hutton           26(54b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock        3(11b)

16.1  Ambrose to Pollock, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Curtly Ambrose
16.2  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.3  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Defensively played by Len Hutton
16.4  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Defensively played by Len Hutton
16.5  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
16.6  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 17  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          51/1 (deficit 671)
         Curtly Ambrose       5.0-0-16-0
         Len Hutton           26(59b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock        4(12b)

17.1  Warne to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
17.2  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.3  Warne to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
17.4  Warne to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
17.5  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
17.6  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 18  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          51/1 (deficit 671)
         Shane Warne          4.0-1-3-1
         Graeme Pollock        4(18b)
         Len Hutton           26(59b 4X4)

18.1  McGrath to Hutton, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Len Hutton    
18.2  McGrath to Hutton, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Len Hutton    
18.3  McGrath to Hutton, one run, Great cooperation between Len Hutton and Graeme Pollock
18.4  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
18.5  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
18.6  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 19  (9 runs)


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Len Hutton drove McGrath to the boundary off consecutive deliveries in the over before lunch as the latter struggled for rhythm.


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         LUNCH: DAY 7
         Time: 12:03 PM
         POST-WAR XI          60/1 (deficit 662)
         Glenn McGrath        5.0-2-17-0
         Graeme Pollock        4(21b)
         Len Hutton           35(62b 6X4)


Lunch, Day 7


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19.1  Warne to Hutton, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Len Hutton     
19.2  Warne to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton playing forward defensive
19.3  Warne to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
19.4  Warne to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
19.5  Warne to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton was completely deceived
19.6  Warne to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton was completely deceived

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          64/1 (deficit 658)
         Shane Warne          5.0-2-7-1
         Len Hutton           39(68b 7X4)
         Graeme Pollock        4(21b)

20.1  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
20.2  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
20.3  Ambrose to Pollock, one run, The misfield by Steve Waugh allows yet another run
20.4  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton playing forward defensive
20.5  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
20.6  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 

         End of over 21  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          65/1 (deficit 657)
         Curtly Ambrose       6.0-0-17-0
         Len Hutton           39(71b 7X4)
         Graeme Pollock        5(24b)

21.1  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
21.2  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
21.3  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
21.4  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
21.5  Chappell to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
21.6  Chappell to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 22  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          65/1 (deficit 657)
         Greg Chappell        2.0-0-5-0
         Graeme Pollock        5(30b)
         Len Hutton           39(71b 7X4)

22.1  Border to Hutton, no run, Defensively played by Len Hutton
22.2  Border to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
22.3  Border to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton was completely deceived
22.4  Border to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
22.5  Border to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
22.6  Border to Hutton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 23  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          65/1 (deficit 657)
         Allan Border         2.0-0-2-0
         Len Hutton           39(77b 7X4)
         Graeme Pollock        5(30b)

23.1  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
23.2  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
23.3  Ambrose to Pollock, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Viv Richards
23.4  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton was completely deceived
23.5  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
23.6  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Defensively played by Len Hutton

         End of over 24  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          66/1 (deficit 656)
         Curtly Ambrose       7.0-0-18-0
         Len Hutton           39(80b 7X4)
         Graeme Pollock        6(33b)

24.1  Warne to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
24.2  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.3  Warne to Pollock, legbye, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
24.4  Warne to Hutton, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
24.5  Warne to Hutton, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.6  Warne to Hutton, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 25  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          67/1 (deficit 655)
         Shane Warne          6.0-2-7-1
         Len Hutton           39(83b 7X4)
         Graeme Pollock        6(36b)

25.1  Akram to Pollock, FOUR, Graeme Pollock is going haywire!
25.2  Akram to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
25.3  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.4  Akram to Pollock, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Wasim Akram, giving that a wide
25.4  Akram to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
25.5  Akram to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
25.6  Akram to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 26  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          72/1 (deficit 650)
         Wasim Akram          3.0-0-15-0
         Graeme Pollock       10(43b 1X4)
         Len Hutton           39(83b 7X4)

26.1  Ambrose to Hutton, FOUR, Len Hutton is going haywire!
26.2  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Len Hutton playing forward defensive
26.3  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
26.4  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
26.5  Ambrose to Hutton, FOUR, Len Hutton is one of the best batsmen in the world
26.6  Ambrose to Hutton, FOUR, Curtly Ambrose is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
The crowd cheers for Len Hutton's fifty

         End of over 27  (12 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          84/1 (deficit 638)
         Curtly Ambrose       8.0-0-30-0
         Len Hutton           51(89b 10X4)
         Graeme Pollock       10(43b 1X4)


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Curtly Ambrose wasn't spared either. Hutton was batting as brilliantly as ever.


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27.1  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
27.2  Warne to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.3  Warne to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
27.4  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
27.5  Warne to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
27.6  Warne to Pollock, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 28  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          85/1 (deficit 637)
         Shane Warne          7.0-2-8-1
         Len Hutton           51(89b 10X4)
         Graeme Pollock       11(49b 1X4)

28.1  Ambrose to Pollock, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Allan Border
28.2  Ambrose to Hutton, no run, Left alone by Len Hutton
28.3  Ambrose to Hutton, one run, Dropped! Steve Waugh made a big mess of that simple chance
28.4  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.5  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
28.6  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 29  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          87/1 (deficit 635)
         Curtly Ambrose       9.0-0-32-0
         Graeme Pollock       12(53b 1X4)
         Len Hutton           52(91b 10X4)

29.1  McGrath to Hutton, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Glenn McGrath. Len Hutton didnt have a clue

         Len Hutton             52 (92b 10X4)
                        b. McGrath 

29.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
29.3  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
29.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
29.5  McGrath to Weekes, one run, The misfield by Curtly Ambrose allows yet another run
29.6  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 30  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          88/2 (deficit 634)
         Glenn McGrath        6.0-2-18-1
         Graeme Pollock       12(54b 1X4)
         Everton Weekes        1(4b)


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But Glenn McGrath eventually had the last laugh. Hutton, having been reprieved on 51 by Steve Waugh in the previous over, was out for 52.


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30.1  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
30.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
30.3  Ambrose to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes 
30.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
30.5  Ambrose to Weekes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Everton Weekes 
30.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes

         End of over 31  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI          96/2 (deficit 626)
         Curtly Ambrose       10.0-0-40-0
         Everton Weekes        9(10b 2X4)
         Graeme Pollock       12(54b 1X4)

31.1  Warne to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
31.2  Warne to Pollock, legbye, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
31.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
31.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
31.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
31.6  Warne to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes 

         End of over 32  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         101/2 (deficit 621)
         Shane Warne          8.0-2-12-1
         Everton Weekes       13(14b 3X4)
         Graeme Pollock       12(56b 1X4)

32.1  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.2  McGrath to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
32.3  McGrath to Pollock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Graeme Pollock 
32.4  McGrath to Pollock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
32.5  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.6  McGrath to Pollock, FOUR, Graeme Pollock is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 33  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         109/2 (deficit 613)
         Glenn McGrath        7.0-2-26-1
         Graeme Pollock       20(62b 3X4)
         Everton Weekes       13(14b 3X4)

33.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
33.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
33.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
33.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
33.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 34  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         109/2 (deficit 613)
         Shane Warne          9.0-2-12-1
         Everton Weekes       13(20b 3X4)
         Graeme Pollock       20(62b 3X4)

34.1  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
34.2  Chappell to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.3  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
34.4  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
34.5  Chappell to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
34.6  Chappell to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 35  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         109/2 (deficit 613)
         Greg Chappell        3.0-1-5-0
         Graeme Pollock       20(68b 3X4)
         Everton Weekes       13(20b 3X4)

35.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
35.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
35.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
35.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived

         End of over 36  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         109/2 (deficit 613)
         Shane Warne          10.0-3-12-1
         Everton Weekes       13(26b 3X4)
         Graeme Pollock       20(68b 3X4)

36.1  Richards to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
36.2  Richards to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
36.3  Richards to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
36.4  Richards to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
36.5  Richards to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
36.6  Richards to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 37  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         109/2 (deficit 613)
         Viv Richards         2.0-0-7-0
         Graeme Pollock       20(74b 3X4)
         Everton Weekes       13(26b 3X4)

37.1  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
37.2  McGrath to Weekes, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Adam Gilchrist
37.3  McGrath to Pollock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
37.4  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
37.5  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
37.6  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive

         End of over 38  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         110/2 (deficit 612)
         Glenn McGrath        8.0-2-27-1
         Graeme Pollock       20(78b 3X4)
         Everton Weekes       14(28b 3X4)

38.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
38.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
38.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
38.6  Warne to Weekes, one run, The misfield by Allan Border allows yet another run

         End of over 39  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         111/2 (deficit 611)
         Shane Warne          11.0-4-13-1
         Graeme Pollock       20(78b 3X4)
         Everton Weekes       15(34b 3X4)

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39.1  Richards to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
39.2  Richards to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
39.3  Richards to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
39.4  Richards to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
39.5  Richards to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
39.6  Richards to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 40  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         111/2 (deficit 611)
         Viv Richards         3.0-1-7-0
         Everton Weekes       15(40b 3X4)
         Graeme Pollock       20(78b 3X4)

40.1  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
40.2  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
40.3  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
40.4  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
40.5  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.6  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 41  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         111/2 (deficit 611)
         Curtly Ambrose       11.0-0-40-0
         Graeme Pollock       20(84b 3X4)
         Everton Weekes       15(40b 3X4)

41.1  Warne to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world
41.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
41.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
41.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
41.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
41.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 42  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         115/2 (deficit 607)
         Shane Warne          12.0-4-17-1
         Everton Weekes       19(46b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock       20(84b 3X4)

42.1  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.2  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
42.3  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
42.4  Ambrose to Pollock, one run, The misfield by Allan Border allows yet another run
42.5  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
42.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes

         End of over 43  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         116/2 (deficit 606)
         Curtly Ambrose       12.0-1-41-0
         Everton Weekes       19(48b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock       21(88b 3X4)

43.1  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
43.2  Warne to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
43.3  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.4  Warne to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
43.5  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
43.6  Warne to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 44  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         116/2 (deficit 606)
         Shane Warne          13.0-4-17-1
         Graeme Pollock       21(94b 3X4)
         Everton Weekes       19(48b 4X4)

44.1  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
44.3  McGrath to Weekes, one run, One more to the total
44.4  McGrath to Pollock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist 
44.5  McGrath to Pollock, one run, The misfield by Curtly Ambrose allows yet another run
44.6  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes

         End of over 45  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         118/2 (deficit 604)
         Glenn McGrath        9.0-2-29-1
         Everton Weekes       20(52b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock       22(96b 3X4)

45.1  Akram to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
45.2  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.3  Akram to Pollock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Graeme Pollock 
45.4  Akram to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
45.5  Akram to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
45.6  Akram to Pollock, no ball , no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
45.6  Akram to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 46  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         123/2 (deficit 599)
         Wasim Akram          4.0-0-20-0
         Graeme Pollock       26(102b 4X4)
         Everton Weekes       20(52b 4X4)

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46.1  Richards to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
46.2  Richards to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
46.3  Richards to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.4  Richards to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
46.5  Richards to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
46.6  Richards to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 47  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         123/2 (deficit 599)
         Viv Richards         4.0-2-7-0
         Everton Weekes       20(58b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock       26(102b 4X4)

47.1  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
47.2  McGrath to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.3  McGrath to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
47.4  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
47.5  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
47.6  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 48  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         123/2 (deficit 599)
         Glenn McGrath        10.0-2-29-1
         Graeme Pollock       26(108b 4X4)
         Everton Weekes       20(58b 4X4)

48.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
48.2  Warne to Weekes, one run, Dropped! Sunil Gavaskar made a big mess of that simple chance
48.3  Warne to Pollock, one run, The misfield by Allan Border allows yet another run
48.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
48.5  Warne to Weekes, one run, One more to the total
48.6  Warne to Pollock, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Greg Chappell

         End of over 49  (4 runs)


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Everton Weekes, the first innings centurion could thank his lucky stars as a simple chance off Shane Warne went begging with Sunil Gavaskar dropping him at slip. The Post-war XI headed into the final session of the day with 8 wickets intact and another 595 to chase.


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         TEA: DAY 7
         Time: 2:33 PM
         POST-WAR XI         127/2 (deficit 595)
         Shane Warne          14.0-5-21-1
         Everton Weekes       22(62b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock       28(110b 4X4)


Tea, Day 7


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49.1  Ambrose to Pollock, one run, That is very well run by Everton Weekes  
49.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
49.3  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
49.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no ball , no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.5  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
49.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 50  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         129/2 (deficit 593)
         Curtly Ambrose       13.0-1-43-0
         Everton Weekes       22(67b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock       29(111b 4X4)

50.1  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
50.2  Warne to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
50.3  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
50.4  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
50.5  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
50.6  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived

         End of over 51  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         129/2 (deficit 593)
         Shane Warne          15.0-5-21-1
         Graeme Pollock       29(117b 4X4)
         Everton Weekes       22(67b 4X4)

51.1  Chappell to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
51.2  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
51.3  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
51.4  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
51.5  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
51.6  Chappell to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 52  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         129/2 (deficit 593)
         Greg Chappell        4.0-2-5-0
         Everton Weekes       22(73b 4X4)
         Graeme Pollock       29(117b 4X4)

52.1  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
52.2  Warne to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
52.3  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
52.4  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
52.5  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
52.6  Warne to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 53  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         129/2 (deficit 593)
         Shane Warne          16.0-6-21-1
         Graeme Pollock       29(123b 4X4)
         Everton Weekes       22(73b 4X4)

53.1  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
53.2  McGrath to Weekes, no ball , no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
53.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
53.3  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
53.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
53.5  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes  
53.6  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 54  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         134/2 (deficit 588)
         Glenn McGrath        11.0-3-34-1
         Everton Weekes       26(79b 5X4)
         Graeme Pollock       29(123b 4X4)

54.1  Warne to Pollock, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Graeme Pollock  
54.2  Warne to Pollock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Graeme Pollock  
54.3  Warne to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
54.4  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
54.5  Warne to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
54.6  Warne to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived

         End of over 55  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         142/2 (deficit 580)
         Shane Warne          17.0-7-29-1
         Graeme Pollock       37(129b 6X4)
         Everton Weekes       26(79b 5X4)

55.1  Akram to Weekes, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
55.2  Akram to Weekes, one run, Great cooperation between Everton Weekes and Graeme Pollock  
55.3  Akram to Pollock, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Graeme Pollock  
55.4  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
55.5  Akram to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
55.6  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 56  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         147/2 (deficit 575)
         Wasim Akram          5.0-0-25-0
         Graeme Pollock       41(133b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes       27(81b 5X4)


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Graeme Pollock and Everton Weekes were batting time rather than deploying their usually attacking shots. But how long can they hope to keep out the likes of McGrath, Warne, Ambrose and Akram in a timeless Test?


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56.1  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
56.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
56.3  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
56.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
56.5  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
56.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 57  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         147/2 (deficit 575)
         Curtly Ambrose       14.0-1-43-0
         Everton Weekes       27(87b 5X4)
         Graeme Pollock       41(133b 7X4)

57.1  Waugh to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
57.2  Waugh to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
57.3  Waugh to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
57.4  Waugh to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
57.5  Waugh to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
57.6  Waugh to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 58  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         147/2 (deficit 575)
         Steve Waugh          1.0-0-0-0
         Graeme Pollock       41(139b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes       27(87b 5X4)

58.1  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
58.2  Chappell to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
58.3  Chappell to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
58.4  Chappell to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes  
58.5  Chappell to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
58.6  Chappell to Weekes, legbye, Left alone by Everton Weekes

         End of over 59  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         152/2 (deficit 570)
         Greg Chappell        5.0-3-9-0
         Graeme Pollock       41(139b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes       31(93b 6X4)

59.1  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes  
59.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
59.3  McGrath to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
59.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
59.5  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
59.6  McGrath to Weekes, one run, That is very well run by Graeme Pollock  

         End of over 60  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         157/2 (deficit 565)
         Glenn McGrath        12.0-3-39-1
         Graeme Pollock       41(139b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes       36(99b 7X4)

60.1  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
60.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
60.3  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
60.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
60.5  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
60.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 61  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         157/2 (deficit 565)
         Curtly Ambrose       15.0-2-43-0
         Everton Weekes       36(105b 7X4)
         Graeme Pollock       41(139b 7X4)

61.1  McGrath to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
61.2  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
61.3  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
61.4  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
61.5  McGrath to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
61.6  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 62  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         157/2 (deficit 565)
         Glenn McGrath        13.0-3-39-1
         Graeme Pollock       41(145b 7X4)
         Everton Weekes       36(105b 7X4)

62.1  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
62.2  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
62.3  Akram to Weekes, one run, That is very well run by Graeme Pollock  
62.4  Akram to Pollock, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Graeme Pollock  
62.5  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
62.6  Akram to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive

         End of over 63  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         162/2 (deficit 560)
         Wasim Akram          6.0-0-30-0
         Graeme Pollock       45(148b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       37(108b 7X4)

63.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
63.2  Warne to Weekes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Everton Weekes  
63.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
63.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
63.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
63.6  Warne to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes  

         End of over 64  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         170/2 (deficit 552)
         Shane Warne          18.0-7-37-1
         Everton Weekes       45(114b 9X4)
         Graeme Pollock       45(148b 8X4)

64.1  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
64.2  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
64.3  Chappell to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
64.4  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
64.5  Chappell to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
64.6  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 65  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         170/2 (deficit 552)
         Greg Chappell        6.0-3-9-0
         Graeme Pollock       45(154b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       45(114b 9X4)

65.1  Akram to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
65.2  Akram to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
65.3  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
65.4  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
65.5  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
65.6  Akram to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 66  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         170/2 (deficit 552)
         Wasim Akram          7.0-0-30-0
         Everton Weekes       45(120b 9X4)
         Graeme Pollock       45(154b 8X4)

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66.1  McGrath to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
66.2  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
66.3  McGrath to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
66.4  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
66.5  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
66.6  McGrath to Pollock, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 67  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         171/2 (deficit 551)
         Glenn McGrath        14.0-4-40-1
         Everton Weekes       45(120b 9X4)
         Graeme Pollock       46(160b 8X4)

67.1  Akram to Pollock, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
67.2  Akram to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist  
67.3  Akram to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
67.4  Akram to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
67.5  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
67.6  Akram to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 68  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         172/2 (deficit 550)
         Wasim Akram          8.0-1-30-0
         Everton Weekes       45(125b 9X4)
         Graeme Pollock       46(161b 8X4)

68.1  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
68.2  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
68.3  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
68.4  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
68.5  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
68.6  McGrath to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 69  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         172/2 (deficit 550)
         Glenn McGrath        15.0-4-40-1
         Graeme Pollock       46(167b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       45(125b 9X4)

69.1  Richards to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world
69.2  Richards to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
69.3  Richards to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes  
The crowd cheers for Everton Weekes's fifty
69.4  Richards to Weekes, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Viv Richards, giving that a wide
69.4  Richards to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world
69.5  Richards to Weekes, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist  
69.6  Richards to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 70  (14 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         186/2 (deficit 536)
         Viv Richards         5.0-3-20-0
         Graeme Pollock       46(168b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       57(131b 12X4)

70.1  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Everton Weekes  
70.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
70.3  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Everton Weekes  
70.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
70.5  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Glenn McGrath is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
70.6  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived

         End of over 71  (12 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         198/2 (deficit 524)
         Glenn McGrath        16.0-5-52-1
         Everton Weekes       69(137b 15X4)
         Graeme Pollock       46(168b 8X4)


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Just as he neared fifty, Everton Weekes decided to return to his usual style of play with three glorious boundaries off part-timer Viv Richards. And then three more off the more formidable opponent in McGrath in the next over.


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71.1  Akram to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
71.2  Akram to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock was completely deceived
71.3  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
71.4  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
71.5  Akram to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
71.6  Akram to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock

         End of over 72  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         198/2 (deficit 524)
         Wasim Akram          9.0-1-30-0
         Graeme Pollock       46(174b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       69(137b 15X4)

72.1  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
72.2  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is going haywire!
72.3  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Glenn McGrath is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
72.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
72.5  McGrath to Weekes, one run, That is very well run by Graeme Pollock  
72.6  McGrath to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 73  (9 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         207/2 (deficit 515)
         Glenn McGrath        17.0-5-61-1
         Graeme Pollock       46(175b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       78(142b 17X4)

73.1  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
73.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
73.3  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
73.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
73.5  Ambrose to Weekes, wide, Curtly Ambrose bowling a very wayward one
73.5  Ambrose to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is going haywire!
73.6  Ambrose to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is going haywire!

         End of over 74  (9 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         216/2 (deficit 506)
         Curtly Ambrose       16.0-3-52-0
         Everton Weekes       86(149b 19X4)
         Graeme Pollock       46(175b 8X4)

74.1  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
74.2  Warne to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
74.3  Warne to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
74.4  Warne to Pollock, no run, Defensively played by Graeme Pollock
74.5  Warne to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
74.6  Warne to Pollock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist  

         End of over 75  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         216/2 (deficit 506)
         Shane Warne          19.0-7-37-1
         Graeme Pollock       46(181b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       86(149b 19X4)

75.1  Ambrose to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is going haywire!
75.2  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
75.3  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
75.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
75.5  Ambrose to Weekes, one run, Great cooperation between Everton Weekes and Graeme Pollock  
75.6  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive

         End of over 76  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         221/2 (deficit 501)
         Curtly Ambrose       17.0-3-57-0
         Graeme Pollock       46(182b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes       91(154b 20X4)

76.1  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
76.2  McGrath to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
76.3  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world
76.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
76.5  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
76.6  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 77  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         225/2 (deficit 497)
         Glenn McGrath        18.0-5-65-1
         Everton Weekes       95(160b 21X4)
         Graeme Pollock       46(182b 8X4)

77.1  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
77.2  Akram to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
77.3  Akram to Pollock, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
77.4  Akram to Pollock, one run, That is very well run by Everton Weekes  
77.5  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
77.6  Akram to Weekes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Everton Weekes  

         End of over 78  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         230/2 (deficit 492)
         Wasim Akram          10.0-2-35-0
         Everton Weekes       99(162b 22X4)
         Graeme Pollock       47(186b 8X4)

78.1  Richards to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive
78.2  Richards to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
78.3  Richards to Pollock, one run, One more to the total
78.4  Richards to Weekes, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Everton Weekes  
Everton Weekes has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!
78.5  Richards to Weekes, one run, One more to the total
78.6  Richards to Pollock, no run, Graeme Pollock playing forward defensive

         End of over 79  (6 runs)


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Weekes was able to bring up his century off the last over of the day's play. In a manner almost identical to his first innings batting display, he had scored the last 50 runs of his innings twice as quick as the first after a slow start. At stumps, the Post-war XI were 236/2 with Weekes unbeaten on 104 and Pollock on 48. Their deficit had been brought down to a somewhat simpler yet still monumental 486.


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         END OF DAY 7
         Time: 5:00 PM
         POST-WAR XI         236/2 (deficit 486)
         Viv Richards         6.0-3-26-0
         Graeme Pollock       48(190b 8X4)
         Everton Weekes      104(164b 23X4)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Len Hutton*                        b. McGrath      52    92   10    0   56.5%
Garry Sobers                       b. Warne        20    32    4    0   62.5%
Graeme Pollock      not out                        48   190    8    0   25.3%
Everton Weekes      not out                       104   164   23    0   63.4%
Clyde Walcott†   
Ilikena Bula     
Alan Davidson     
Alec Bedser       
Jim Laker             
Fred Trueman     
Lance Gibbs     
 
 Total:  236/2       Overs:  79.0        Run Rate:  2.99     Extras:  12
 
                             Day 7  5:00 PM
 
 
                                     -X-
 
POST-WAR XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
L Hutton      G Sobers     þþþþþþþ                                   33 (58)
L Hutton      G Pollock    þþþþþþþþþþþ                               54 (117)
E Weekes      G Pollock    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      149 (299)



     Fall of Wickets    33/1      87/2   
  

 Total:  236/2      Overs:  79.0         Run Rate:  2.99    Extras:  12 
 
                                     -X-

PROFESSIONAL XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        18.0      5      65      1      3.61     0      1
Curtly Ambrose       17.0      3      57      0      3.35     2      1
Greg Chappell         6.0      3       9      0      1.50     0      0
Wasim Akram          10.0      2      35      0      3.50     1      1
Shane Warne          19.0      7      37      1      1.95     0      0
Allan Border          2.0      1       2      0      1.00     0      0
Viv Richards          6.0      3      26      0      4.33     1      0
Steve Waugh           1.0      1       0      0      0.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 4      No Balls: 3      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 0

 Total:  236/2       Overs:  79.0        Run Rate:  2.99    Extras:  12 
                                     -X-


Stumps, Day 7

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Legends At Battle Season VIII
Final (timeless Test)

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 (if required)

PROFESSIONAL XI vs POST-WAR XI


at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Toss: Post-war XI won the toss and chose to bowl


Day 8

POST-WAR XI 2nd innings (236/2 overnight; Target: 723)

HTML:
79.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
79.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
79.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
79.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
79.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
79.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive

         End of over 80  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         236/2 (deficit 486)
         Shane Warne          20.0-8-37-1
         Everton Weekes      104(170b 23X4)
         Graeme Pollock       48(190b 8X4)

HTML:
80.1  Chappell to Pollock, FOUR, Graeme Pollock is one of the best batsmen in the world
Thats another fifty for Graeme Pollock
80.2  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
80.3  Chappell to Pollock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
80.4  Chappell to Pollock, FOUR, Graeme Pollock is going haywire!
80.5  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
80.6  Chappell to Pollock, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 81  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         244/2 (deficit 478)
         Greg Chappell        7.0-4-17-0
         Graeme Pollock       56(196b 10X4)
         Everton Weekes      104(170b 23X4)

81.1  Ambrose to Weekes, legbye, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
81.2  Ambrose to Pollock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
81.3  Ambrose to Pollock, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Greg Chappell
81.4  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
81.5  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
81.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 82  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         246/2 (deficit 476)
         Curtly Ambrose       18.0-3-58-0
         Everton Weekes      104(174b 23X4)
         Graeme Pollock       57(198b 10X4)


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Graeme Pollock brought up his half-century with two boundaries off Greg Chappell in the early morning of the eighth day's play.


HTML:
82.1  Akram to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
82.2  Akram to Pollock, no run, Left alone by Graeme Pollock
82.3  Akram to Pollock, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Sunil Gavaskar

         Graeme Pollock         57 (201b 10X4)
         c. Gavaskar    b. Akram

82.4  Akram to Walcott, FOUR, Wasim Akram is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
82.5  Akram to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
82.6  Akram to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 83  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         250/3 (deficit 472)
         Wasim Akram          11.0-2-39-1
         Clyde Walcott         4(3b 1X4)
         Everton Weekes      104(174b 23X4)


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But he was claimed by Sunil Gavaskar at slip in the very next over. Wasim Akram had finally broken the 159-run partnership that had lasted more than 53 overs.


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83.1  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
83.2  Warne to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
83.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
83.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
83.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived
83.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 84  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         250/3 (deficit 472)
         Shane Warne          21.0-9-37-1
         Everton Weekes      104(180b 23X4)
         Clyde Walcott         4(3b 1X4)

84.1  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
84.2  Akram to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
84.3  Akram to Walcott, one run, The misfield by Glenn McGrath allows yet another run
84.4  Akram to Weekes, wide, Wasim Akram bowling a very wayward one
84.4  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
84.5  Akram to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
84.6  Akram to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived

         End of over 85  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         252/3 (deficit 470)
         Wasim Akram          12.0-2-41-1
         Everton Weekes      104(184b 23X4)
         Clyde Walcott         5(6b 1X4)

85.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
85.2  Warne to Walcott, one run, Great cooperation between Clyde Walcott and Everton Weekes
85.3  Warne to Weekes, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
85.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
85.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
85.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes

         End of over 86  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         253/3 (deficit 469)
         Shane Warne          22.0-10-38-1
         Everton Weekes      104(188b 23X4)
         Clyde Walcott         6(8b 1X4)

86.1  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
86.2  Akram to Walcott, one run, Great cooperation between Clyde Walcott and Everton Weekes
86.3  Akram to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
86.4  Akram to Weekes, no ball , no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
86.4  Akram to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
86.5  Akram to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes
86.6  Akram to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 87  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         255/3 (deficit 467)
         Wasim Akram          13.0-2-43-1
         Everton Weekes      104(192b 23X4)
         Clyde Walcott         7(10b 1X4)

87.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
87.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
87.3  Warne to Walcott, one run, Great cooperation between Clyde Walcott and Everton Weekes
87.4  Warne to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
87.5  Warne to Weekes, no ball , no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
87.5  Warne to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
87.6  Warne to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes

         End of over 88  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         257/3 (deficit 465)
         Shane Warne          23.0-10-40-1
         Everton Weekes      104(195b 23X4)
         Clyde Walcott         8(13b 1X4)

88.1  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
88.2  McGrath to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
88.3  McGrath to Walcott, one run, That is very well run by Everton Weekes
88.4  McGrath to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
88.5  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes playing forward defensive
88.6  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Defensively played by Everton Weekes

         End of over 89  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         258/3 (deficit 464)
         Glenn McGrath        19.0-5-66-1
         Everton Weekes      104(198b 23X4)
         Clyde Walcott         9(16b 1X4)

HTML:
89.1  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
89.2  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
89.3  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
89.4  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
89.5  Ambrose to Walcott, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Allan Border
89.6  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, Everton Weekes was completely deceived

         End of over 90  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         259/3 (deficit 463)
         Curtly Ambrose       19.0-3-59-0
         Everton Weekes      104(199b 23X4)
         Clyde Walcott        10(21b 1X4)

90.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
90.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
90.3  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
90.4  Warne to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
90.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
90.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 91  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         259/3 (deficit 463)
         Shane Warne          24.0-10-40-1
         Clyde Walcott        10(27b 1X4)
         Everton Weekes      104(199b 23X4)

91.1  McGrath to Weekes, no run, Left alone by Everton Weekes
91.2  McGrath to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world
91.3  McGrath to Weekes, one run, The misfield by Adam Gilchrist allows yet another run
91.4  McGrath to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
91.5  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
91.6  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive

         End of over 92  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         264/3 (deficit 458)
         Glenn McGrath        20.0-5-71-1
         Clyde Walcott        10(30b 1X4)
         Everton Weekes      109(202b 24X4)

92.1  Chappell to Weekes, one run, One more to the total
92.2  Chappell to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
92.3  Chappell to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
92.4  Chappell to Walcott, one run, Great cooperation between Clyde Walcott and Everton Weekes
92.5  Chappell to Weekes, FOUR, Everton Weekes is one of the best batsmen in the world
92.6  Chappell to Weekes, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 93  (6 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         270/3 (deficit 452)
         Greg Chappell        8.0-4-23-0
         Everton Weekes      114(205b 25X4)
         Clyde Walcott        11(33b 1X4)

93.1  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
93.2  Ambrose to Walcott, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Clyde Walcott
93.3  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
93.4  Ambrose to Walcott, legbye, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
93.5  Ambrose to Weekes, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
93.6  Ambrose to Weekes, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Everton Weekes the finger

         Everton Weekes         114 (207b 25X4)
         c. Gilchrist   b. Ambrose


         End of over 94  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         275/4 (deficit 447)
         Curtly Ambrose       20.0-3-63-1
         Ilikena Bula          0(0b)
         Clyde Walcott        15(37b 2X4)


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Curtly Ambrose, who was having a rather quiet match with the ball, then claimed the most crucial wicket of them all - Everton Weekes for 114.


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94.1  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
94.2  McGrath to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
94.3  McGrath to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
94.4  McGrath to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
94.5  McGrath to Walcott, FOUR, Glenn McGrath is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
94.6  McGrath to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 95  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         279/4 (deficit 443)
         Glenn McGrath        21.0-5-75-1
         Clyde Walcott        19(43b 3X4)
         Ilikena Bula          0(0b)

95.1  Chappell to Bula, FOUR, What a blunder by Viv Richards. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
95.2  Chappell to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
95.3  Chappell to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
95.4  Chappell to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
95.5  Chappell to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
95.6  Chappell to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 96  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         283/4 (deficit 439)
         Greg Chappell        9.0-4-27-0
         Ilikena Bula          4(6b 1X4)
         Clyde Walcott        19(43b 3X4)

96.1  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
96.2  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
96.3  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
96.4  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
96.5  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
96.6  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 97  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         283/4 (deficit 439)
         Curtly Ambrose       21.0-3-63-1
         Clyde Walcott        19(49b 3X4)
         Ilikena Bula          4(6b 1X4)

97.1  McGrath to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
97.2  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
97.3  McGrath to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
97.4  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
97.5  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
97.6  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula

         End of over 98  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         283/4 (deficit 439)
         Glenn McGrath        22.0-5-75-1
         Ilikena Bula          4(12b 1X4)
         Clyde Walcott        19(49b 3X4)

98.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
98.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
98.3  Warne to Walcott, one run, The misfield by Shane Warne allows yet another run
98.4  Warne to Bula, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ilikena Bula
98.5  Warne to Bula, one run, One more to the total
98.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 99  (6 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         289/4 (deficit 433)
         Shane Warne          25.0-11-46-1
         Clyde Walcott        20(53b 3X4)
         Ilikena Bula          9(14b 2X4)

99.1  McGrath to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
99.2  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
99.3  McGrath to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
99.4  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
99.5  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
99.6  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula

         End of over 100  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         289/4 (deficit 433)
         Glenn McGrath        23.0-6-75-1
         Ilikena Bula          9(20b 2X4)
         Clyde Walcott        20(53b 3X4)

100.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
100.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
100.3  Warne to Walcott, FOUR, Shane Warne is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
100.4  Warne to Walcott, 4 byes, That ball spun too much for Adam Gilchrist to stop
100.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
100.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 101  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         297/4 (deficit 425)
         Shane Warne          26.0-11-50-1
         Clyde Walcott        24(59b 4X4)
         Ilikena Bula          9(20b 2X4)

101.1  Richards to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
101.2  Richards to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
101.3  Richards to Bula, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ilikena Bula
101.4  Richards to Bula, FOUR, Viv Richards is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
101.5  Richards to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
101.6  Richards to Bula, no run, Defensively played by Ilikena Bula

         End of over 102  (8 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         305/4 (deficit 417)
         Viv Richards         7.0-3-34-0
         Ilikena Bula         17(26b 4X4)
         Clyde Walcott        24(59b 4X4)

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102.1  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
102.2  Ambrose to Walcott, 1 bye, That ball bounced too much. Adam Gilchrist didnt have a chance
102.3  Ambrose to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
102.4  Ambrose to Bula, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Viv Richards
102.5  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
102.6  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 103  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         307/4 (deficit 415)
         Curtly Ambrose       22.0-4-64-1
         Clyde Walcott        24(63b 4X4)
         Ilikena Bula         18(28b 4X4)

103.1  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
103.2  McGrath to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
103.3  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
103.4  McGrath to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
103.5  McGrath to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
103.6  McGrath to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 104  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         307/4 (deficit 415)
         Glenn McGrath        24.0-7-75-1
         Ilikena Bula         18(34b 4X4)
         Clyde Walcott        24(63b 4X4)

104.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
104.2  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
104.3  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
104.4  Warne to Walcott, FOUR, Clyde Walcott is one of the best batsmen in the world
104.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
104.6  Warne to Walcott, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Gordon Greenidge

         End of over 105  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         312/4 (deficit 410)
         Shane Warne          27.0-11-55-1
         Ilikena Bula         18(34b 4X4)
         Clyde Walcott        29(69b 5X4)

105.1  Akram to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
105.2  Akram to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
105.3  Akram to Walcott, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Clyde Walcott
105.4  Akram to Walcott, FOUR, Wasim Akram is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
105.5  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
105.6  Akram to Walcott, one run, Great cooperation between Clyde Walcott and Ilikena Bula

         End of over 106  (9 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         321/4 (deficit 401)
         Wasim Akram          14.0-2-52-1
         Ilikena Bula         18(34b 4X4)
         Clyde Walcott        38(75b 7X4)

106.1  Ambrose to Walcott, one run, One more to the total
106.2  Ambrose to Bula, FOUR, Curtly Ambrose is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
106.3  Ambrose to Bula, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
106.4  Ambrose to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula was completely deceived
106.5  Ambrose to Bula, legbye, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
106.6  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 107  (6 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         327/4 (deficit 395)
         Curtly Ambrose       23.0-4-69-1
         Clyde Walcott        39(77b 7X4)
         Ilikena Bula         22(38b 5X4)

107.1  Warne to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
107.2  Warne to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
107.3  Warne to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
107.4  Warne to Bula, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
107.5  Warne to Bula, one run, One more to the total
107.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 108  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         328/4 (deficit 394)
         Shane Warne          28.0-11-56-1
         Clyde Walcott        39(78b 7X4)
         Ilikena Bula         23(43b 5X4)

108.1  Akram to Bula, one run, One more to the total
108.2  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
108.3  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
108.4  Akram to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
108.5  Akram to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
108.6  Akram to Walcott, one run, That is very well run by Ilikena Bula

         End of over 109  (2 runs)


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Clyde Walcott and Ilikena Bula smacked it around a fair bit prior to lunch.


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         LUNCH: DAY 8
         Time: 12:02 PM
         POST-WAR XI         330/4 (deficit 392)
         Wasim Akram          15.0-2-54-1
         Ilikena Bula         24(44b 5X4)
         Clyde Walcott        40(83b 7X4)


Lunch, Day 8


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109.1  Warne to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
109.2  Warne to Walcott, one run, That is very well run by Ilikena Bula 
109.3  Warne to Bula, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
109.4  Warne to Bula, one run, The misfield by Gordon Greenidge allows yet another run
109.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
109.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 110  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         332/4 (deficit 390)
         Shane Warne          29.0-11-58-1
         Clyde Walcott        41(87b 7X4)
         Ilikena Bula         25(46b 5X4)

110.1  Ambrose to Bula, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
110.2  Ambrose to Bula, one run, Great cooperation between Ilikena Bula and Clyde Walcott 
110.3  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
110.4  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
110.5  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
110.6  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive

         End of over 111  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         333/4 (deficit 389)
         Curtly Ambrose       24.0-4-70-1
         Clyde Walcott        41(91b 7X4)
         Ilikena Bula         26(48b 5X4)

111.1  Warne to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula was completely deceived
111.2  Warne to Bula, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
111.3  Warne to Bula, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
111.4  Warne to Bula, no run, Defensively played by Ilikena Bula
111.5  Warne to Bula, FOUR, Ilikena Bula is going haywire!
111.6  Warne to Bula, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 112  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         337/4 (deficit 385)
         Shane Warne          30.0-11-62-1
         Ilikena Bula         30(54b 6X4)
         Clyde Walcott        41(91b 7X4)

112.1  Akram to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
112.2  Akram to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
112.3  Akram to Walcott, FOUR, Clyde Walcott is going haywire!
112.4  Akram to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
112.5  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
112.6  Akram to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 113  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         341/4 (deficit 381)
         Wasim Akram          16.0-2-58-1
         Clyde Walcott        45(97b 8X4)
         Ilikena Bula         30(54b 6X4)

113.1  Warne to Bula, no run, Left alone by Ilikena Bula
113.2  Warne to Bula, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
113.3  Warne to Bula, no ball , no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
113.3  Warne to Bula, no run, Ilikena Bula playing forward defensive
113.4  Warne to Bula, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Ilikena Bula 
113.5  Warne to Bula, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Curtly Ambrose
113.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 114  (6 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         347/4 (deficit 375)
         Shane Warne          31.0-11-68-1
         Clyde Walcott        45(98b 8X4)
         Ilikena Bula         35(59b 7X4)

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114.1  Akram to Bula, OUT, Adam Gilchrist takes an easy catch to dismiss Ilikena Bula

         Ilikena Bula           35 (60b 7X4)
         c. Gilchrist   b. Akram 

114.2  Akram to Davidson, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
114.3  Akram to Davidson, no ball , no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
114.3  Akram to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
114.4  Akram to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
114.5  Akram to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
114.6  Akram to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 115  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         348/5 (deficit 374)
         Wasim Akram          17.0-2-59-2
         Alan Davidson         0(5b)
         Clyde Walcott        45(98b 8X4)


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Bula, who had been batting so well out in the middle, made the fatal mistake of chasing a delivery down the legside off Wasim Akram. He was caught by a diving Adam Gilchrist for 35. The Post-war XI had now lost half their side.


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115.1  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
115.2  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
115.3  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
115.4  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
115.5  Ambrose to Walcott, FOUR, Clyde Walcott is one of the best batsmen in the world
115.6  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 116  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         352/5 (deficit 370)
         Curtly Ambrose       25.0-4-74-1
         Clyde Walcott        49(104b 9X4)
         Alan Davidson         0(5b)

116.1  Akram to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
116.2  Akram to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
116.3  Akram to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
116.4  Akram to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
116.5  Akram to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
116.6  Akram to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 117  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         352/5 (deficit 370)
         Wasim Akram          18.0-2-59-2
         Alan Davidson         0(11b)
         Clyde Walcott        49(104b 9X4)

117.1  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
117.2  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
117.3  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
117.4  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
117.5  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, Defensively played by Clyde Walcott
117.6  Ambrose to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 118  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         352/5 (deficit 370)
         Curtly Ambrose       26.0-4-74-1
         Clyde Walcott        49(110b 9X4)
         Alan Davidson         0(11b)

118.1  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
118.2  Warne to Davidson, one run, One more to the total
118.3  Warne to Walcott, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
118.4  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
118.5  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott
118.6  Warne to Walcott, no run, Left alone by Clyde Walcott

         End of over 119  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         353/5 (deficit 369)
         Shane Warne          32.0-11-69-1
         Clyde Walcott        49(114b 9X4)
         Alan Davidson         1(13b)

119.1  Akram to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
119.2  Akram to Davidson, one run, The misfield by Viv Richards allows yet another run
119.3  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
119.4  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott was completely deceived
119.5  Akram to Walcott, no run, Clyde Walcott playing forward defensive
119.6  Akram to Walcott, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 120  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         354/5 (deficit 368)
         Wasim Akram          19.0-3-60-2
         Clyde Walcott        49(118b 9X4)
         Alan Davidson         2(15b)

120.1  McGrath to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
120.2  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
120.3  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
120.4  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
120.5  McGrath to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
120.6  McGrath to Davidson, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Alan Davidson 

         End of over 121  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         358/5 (deficit 364)
         Glenn McGrath        25.0-8-79-1
         Alan Davidson         6(21b 1X4)
         Clyde Walcott        49(118b 9X4)

121.1  Chappell to Walcott, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
121.2  Chappell to Walcott, one run, One more to the total
The crowd cheers for Clyde Walcott's fifty
121.3  Chappell to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
121.4  Chappell to Davidson, FOUR, What a blunder by Shane Warne. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
121.5  Chappell to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
121.6  Chappell to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 122  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         363/5 (deficit 359)
         Greg Chappell        10.0-4-32-0
         Alan Davidson        10(25b 2X4)
         Clyde Walcott        50(120b 9X4)

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122.1  Warne to Walcott, OUT, Sunil Gavaskar takes an easy catch to dismiss Clyde Walcott

         Clyde Walcott          50 (121b 9X4)
         c. Gavaskar    b. Warne 

122.2  Warne to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
122.3  Warne to Bedser, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
122.4  Warne to Bedser, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
122.5  Warne to Bedser, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
122.6  Warne to Bedser, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 123  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         363/6 (deficit 359)
         Shane Warne          33.0-11-69-2
         Alec Bedser           0(5b)
         Alan Davidson        10(25b 2X4)


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Walcott brought up his second half-century of the match. But the joy was short-lived, with him edging to slip off Shane Warne in the very next over to depart for exactly 50. The Post-war XI's resistance was beginning to crumble bit by bit.


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123.1  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
123.2  McGrath to Davidson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
123.3  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser was completely deceived
123.4  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Defensively played by Alec Bedser
123.5  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Defensively played by Alec Bedser
123.6  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 124  (3 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         366/6 (deficit 356)
         Glenn McGrath        26.0-8-82-1
         Alec Bedser           0(9b)
         Alan Davidson        13(27b 2X4)

124.1  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
124.2  Warne to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
124.3  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
124.4  Warne to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
124.5  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
124.6  Warne to Davidson, no run, Defensively played by Alan Davidson

         End of over 125  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         366/6 (deficit 356)
         Shane Warne          34.0-12-69-2
         Alan Davidson        13(33b 2X4)
         Alec Bedser           0(9b)

125.1  Ambrose to Bedser, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Allan Border
125.2  Ambrose to Davidson, FOUR, Alan Davidson is going haywire!
125.3  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
125.4  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
125.5  Ambrose to Davidson, FOUR, Alan Davidson is going haywire!
125.6  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive

         End of over 126  (9 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         375/6 (deficit 347)
         Curtly Ambrose       27.0-5-83-1
         Alan Davidson        21(38b 4X4)
         Alec Bedser           1(10b)

126.1  Akram to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
126.2  Akram to Bedser, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
126.3  Akram to Bedser, FOUR, What a blunder by Allan Border. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
126.4  Akram to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
126.5  Akram to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
126.6  Akram to Bedser, three runs, They could have actually gone for the fourth

         End of over 127  (7 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         382/6 (deficit 340)
         Wasim Akram          20.0-3-67-2
         Alan Davidson        21(38b 4X4)
         Alec Bedser           8(16b 1X4)

127.1  Warne to Bedser, no run, Left alone by Alec Bedser
127.2  Warne to Bedser, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
127.3  Warne to Bedser, no run, Defensively played by Alec Bedser
127.4  Warne to Bedser, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
127.5  Warne to Bedser, no run, Defensively played by Alec Bedser
127.6  Warne to Bedser, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist

         End of over 128  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         382/6 (deficit 340)
         Shane Warne          35.0-13-69-2
         Alec Bedser           8(22b 1X4)
         Alan Davidson        21(38b 4X4)

128.1  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
128.2  McGrath to Davidson, one run, Dropped! Wasim Akram made a big mess of that simple chance
128.3  McGrath to Bedser, FOUR, What a blunder by Curtly Ambrose. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
128.4  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
128.5  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser playing forward defensive
128.6  McGrath to Bedser, no run, Alec Bedser playing forward defensive

         End of over 129  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         387/6 (deficit 335)
         Glenn McGrath        27.0-8-87-1
         Alec Bedser          12(26b 2X4)
         Alan Davidson        22(40b 4X4)

129.1  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
129.2  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, Defensively played by Alan Davidson
129.3  Ambrose to Davidson, FOUR, What a blunder by Glenn McGrath. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
129.4  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
129.5  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, Defensively played by Alan Davidson
129.6  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 130  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         391/6 (deficit 331)
         Curtly Ambrose       28.0-5-87-1
         Alan Davidson        26(46b 5X4)
         Alec Bedser          12(26b 2X4)

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130.1  Warne to Bedser, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
130.2  Warne to Bedser, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
130.3  Warne to Bedser, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Curtly Ambrose
130.4  Warne to Davidson, one run, He was lucky. Almost got run out by Sunil Gavaskar
130.5  Warne to Bedser, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Gordon Greenidge

         Alec Bedser            13 (30b 2X4)
         c. Greenidge   b. Warne 

130.6  Warne to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker

         End of over 131  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         393/7 (deficit 329)
         Shane Warne          36.0-14-71-3
         Jim Laker             0(1b)
         Alan Davidson        27(47b 5X4)


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It seemed they had finally thrown in the towel. Bedser gifted Warne his wicket with a horrible slog across the line. The Professional XI were now just 3 wickets away from the title.


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131.1  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Defensively played by Alan Davidson
131.2  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
131.3  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
131.4  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
131.5  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
131.6  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 132  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         393/7 (deficit 329)
         Glenn McGrath        28.0-8-87-1
         Alan Davidson        27(53b 5X4)
         Jim Laker             0(1b)

132.1  Akram to Laker, no run, Jim Laker was completely deceived
132.2  Akram to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
132.3  Akram to Laker, no run, Defensively played by Jim Laker
132.4  Akram to Laker, FOUR, Jim Laker is going haywire!
132.5  Akram to Laker, no run, Jim Laker playing forward defensive
132.6  Akram to Laker, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 133  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         397/7 (deficit 325)
         Wasim Akram          21.0-3-71-2
         Jim Laker             4(7b 1X4)
         Alan Davidson        27(53b 5X4)

133.1  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
133.2  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
133.3  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
133.4  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
133.5  McGrath to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
133.6  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived

         End of over 134  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         397/7 (deficit 325)
         Glenn McGrath        29.0-9-87-1
         Alan Davidson        27(59b 5X4)
         Jim Laker             4(7b 1X4)

134.1  Ambrose to Laker, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
134.2  Ambrose to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
134.3  Ambrose to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
134.4  Ambrose to Laker, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
134.5  Ambrose to Laker, FOUR, Curtly Ambrose is quite unfortunate to be hit after bowling a good one
134.6  Ambrose to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 135  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         401/7 (deficit 321)
         Curtly Ambrose       29.0-5-91-1
         Jim Laker             8(13b 2X4)
         Alan Davidson        27(59b 5X4)

135.1  Warne to Davidson, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
135.2  Warne to Davidson, no run, Defensively played by Alan Davidson
135.3  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
135.4  Warne to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
135.5  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
135.6  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 136  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         401/7 (deficit 321)
         Shane Warne          37.0-14-71-3
         Alan Davidson        27(65b 5X4)
         Jim Laker             8(13b 2X4)

136.1  Richards to Laker, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
136.2  Richards to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
136.3  Richards to Laker, no run, Jim Laker playing forward defensive
136.4  Richards to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
136.5  Richards to Laker, no run, Jim Laker was completely deceived
136.6  Richards to Laker, no run, Jim Laker was completely deceived

         End of over 137  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         401/7 (deficit 321)
         Viv Richards         8.0-3-34-0
         Jim Laker             8(19b 2X4)
         Alan Davidson        27(65b 5X4)

137.1  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
137.2  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
137.3  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
137.4  Ambrose to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
137.5  Ambrose to Davidson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
137.6  Ambrose to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat

         End of over 138  (3 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         404/7 (deficit 318)
         Curtly Ambrose       30.0-5-94-1
         Jim Laker             8(20b 2X4)
         Alan Davidson        30(70b 5X4)

138.1  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
138.2  Warne to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
138.3  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
138.4  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
138.5  Warne to Davidson, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
138.6  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived

         End of over 139  (0 runs)


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Alan Davidson continued his stubborn resistance to take the Post-war XI into Tea without any further loss. Can they survive the final session of the day and take the match into Day 9?


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         TEA: DAY 8
         Time: 2:33 PM
         POST-WAR XI         404/7 (deficit 318)
         Shane Warne          38.0-15-71-3
         Alan Davidson        30(76b 5X4)
         Jim Laker             8(20b 2X4)


Tea, Day 8


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139.1  Ambrose to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
139.2  Ambrose to Laker, wide, Curtly Ambrose bowling a very wayward one
139.2  Ambrose to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
139.3  Ambrose to Laker, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
139.4  Ambrose to Laker, no run, Jim Laker was completely deceived
139.5  Ambrose to Laker, no run, Jim Laker was completely deceived
139.6  Ambrose to Laker, one run, That is very well run by Alan Davidson  

         End of over 140  (2 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         406/7 (deficit 316)
         Curtly Ambrose       31.0-5-96-1
         Alan Davidson        30(76b 5X4)
         Jim Laker             9(27b 2X4)

140.1  Akram to Laker, no run, Jim Laker playing forward defensive
140.2  Akram to Laker, no run, Jim Laker playing forward defensive
140.3  Akram to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
140.4  Akram to Laker, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
140.5  Akram to Laker, no run, Jim Laker was completely deceived
140.6  Akram to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker

         End of over 141  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         406/7 (deficit 316)
         Wasim Akram          22.0-3-71-2
         Jim Laker             9(33b 2X4)
         Alan Davidson        30(76b 5X4)

141.1  Warne to Davidson, no run, Defensively played by Alan Davidson
141.2  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
141.3  Warne to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
141.4  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
141.5  Warne to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
141.6  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 142  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         406/7 (deficit 316)
         Shane Warne          39.0-16-71-3
         Alan Davidson        30(82b 5X4)
         Jim Laker             9(33b 2X4)

142.1  Border to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
142.2  Border to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
142.3  Border to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
142.4  Border to Laker, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Jim Laker      
142.5  Border to Laker, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
142.6  Border to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker

         End of over 143  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         410/7 (deficit 312)
         Allan Border         3.0-1-6-0
         Jim Laker            13(39b 3X4)
         Alan Davidson        30(82b 5X4)

143.1  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
143.2  McGrath to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
143.3  McGrath to Davidson, one run, Great cooperation between Alan Davidson and Jim Laker      
143.4  McGrath to Laker, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
143.5  McGrath to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
143.6  McGrath to Laker, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 144  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         411/7 (deficit 311)
         Glenn McGrath        30.0-10-88-1
         Jim Laker            13(42b 3X4)
         Alan Davidson        31(85b 5X4)

144.1  Chappell to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
144.2  Chappell to Davidson, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Alan Davidson  
144.3  Chappell to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
144.4  Chappell to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
144.5  Chappell to Davidson, one run, Dropped! Adam Gilchrist made a big mess of that simple chance
144.6  Chappell to Laker, no run, Jim Laker was completely deceived

         End of over 145  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         416/7 (deficit 306)
         Greg Chappell        11.0-4-37-0
         Jim Laker            13(43b 3X4)
         Alan Davidson        36(90b 6X4)


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The Professional XI could have gotten rid off the stubborn Davidson if only Adam Gilchrist had held on to a chance off Greg Chappell. Despite his exploits in front of the stumps, he wasn't having a particularly great match when behind them.


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145.1  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
145.2  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
145.3  Warne to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
145.4  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
145.5  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
145.6  Warne to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 146  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         416/7 (deficit 306)
         Shane Warne          40.0-17-71-3
         Alan Davidson        36(96b 6X4)
         Jim Laker            13(43b 3X4)

146.1  McGrath to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
146.2  McGrath to Laker, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
146.3  McGrath to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
146.4  McGrath to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
146.5  McGrath to Laker, no run, Defensively played by Jim Laker
146.6  McGrath to Laker, no run, Jim Laker playing forward defensive

         End of over 147  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         416/7 (deficit 306)
         Glenn McGrath        31.0-10-88-1
         Jim Laker            13(49b 3X4)
         Alan Davidson        36(96b 6X4)

147.1  Richards to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
147.2  Richards to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
147.3  Richards to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
147.4  Richards to Davidson, FOUR, Great shot, four straight over the bowler's head
147.5  Richards to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
147.6  Richards to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 148  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         420/7 (deficit 302)
         Viv Richards         9.0-4-38-0
         Alan Davidson        40(102b 7X4)
         Jim Laker            13(49b 3X4)

148.1  Akram to Laker, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
148.2  Akram to Laker, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced
148.3  Akram to Laker, no run, Left alone by Jim Laker
148.4  Akram to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
148.5  Akram to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
148.6  Akram to Laker, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 149  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         420/7 (deficit 302)
         Wasim Akram          23.0-4-71-2
         Jim Laker            13(55b 3X4)
         Alan Davidson        40(102b 7X4)

149.1  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
149.2  Warne to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
149.3  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
149.4  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
149.5  Warne to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
149.6  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive

         End of over 150  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         420/7 (deficit 302)
         Shane Warne          41.0-18-71-3
         Alan Davidson        40(108b 7X4)
         Jim Laker            13(55b 3X4)

150.1  Chappell to Laker, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
150.2  Chappell to Laker, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
150.3  Chappell to Laker, no run, Jim Laker playing forward defensive
150.4  Chappell to Laker, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Greg Chappell. Jim Laker didnt have a clue

         Jim Laker              13 (59b 3X4)
                        b. Chappell

150.5  Chappell to Trueman, no run, Fred Trueman playing forward defensive
150.6  Chappell to Trueman, no run, Fred Trueman was completely deceived

         End of over 151  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         420/8 (deficit 302)
         Greg Chappell        12.0-4-37-1
         Fred Trueman          0(2b)
         Alan Davidson        40(108b 7X4)


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Greg Chappell clean bowled Jim Laker to pick his first wicket of the tournament. Eight down, two more to go.


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151.1  McGrath to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
151.2  McGrath to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
151.3  McGrath to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
151.4  McGrath to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
151.5  McGrath to Davidson, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
151.6  McGrath to Trueman, no run, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire not convinced

         End of over 152  (3 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         423/8 (deficit 299)
         Glenn McGrath        32.0-11-91-1
         Fred Trueman          0(3b)
         Alan Davidson        43(113b 7X4)

152.1  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
152.2  Warne to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
152.3  Warne to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
152.4  Warne to Davidson, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Adam Gilchrist
152.5  Warne to Davidson, no run, Defensively played by Alan Davidson
152.6  Warne to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson

         End of over 153  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         423/8 (deficit 299)
         Shane Warne          42.0-19-71-3
         Alan Davidson        43(119b 7X4)
         Fred Trueman          0(3b)

153.1  McGrath to Trueman, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
153.2  McGrath to Trueman, no run, Defensively played by Fred Trueman
153.3  McGrath to Trueman, FOUR, What a blunder by Gordon Greenidge. He gave away 4 runs with that misfield
153.4  McGrath to Trueman, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Sunil Gavaskar

         Fred Trueman           4 (7b 1X4)
         c. Gavaskar    b. McGrath

153.5  McGrath to Gibbs, no run, Defensively played by Lance Gibbs
153.6  McGrath to Gibbs, one run, Great cooperation between Lance Gibbs and Alan Davidson  

         End of over 154  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         428/9 (deficit 294)
         Glenn McGrath        33.0-11-96-2
         Alan Davidson        43(119b 7X4)
         Lance Gibbs           1(2b)

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154.1  Ambrose to Gibbs, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Lance Gibbs    
154.2  Ambrose to Gibbs, no run, Defensively played by Lance Gibbs
154.3  Ambrose to Gibbs, no run, Left alone by Lance Gibbs
154.4  Ambrose to Gibbs, no run, Left alone by Lance Gibbs
154.5  Ambrose to Gibbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
154.6  Ambrose to Gibbs, no run, Left alone by Lance Gibbs

         End of over 155  (4 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         432/9 (deficit 290)
         Curtly Ambrose       32.0-5-100-1
         Lance Gibbs           5(8b 1X4)
         Alan Davidson        43(119b 7X4)

155.1  Richards to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
155.2  Richards to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
155.3  Richards to Davidson, no ball , no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
155.3  Richards to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
155.4  Richards to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
155.5  Richards to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
155.6  Richards to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 156  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         433/9 (deficit 289)
         Viv Richards         10.0-4-39-0
         Alan Davidson        43(125b 7X4)
         Lance Gibbs           5(8b 1X4)

156.1  Warne to Gibbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
156.2  Warne to Gibbs, no run, Lance Gibbs was completely deceived
156.3  Warne to Gibbs, no ball , no run, Lance Gibbs playing forward defensive
156.3  Warne to Gibbs, no run, Lance Gibbs playing forward defensive
156.4  Warne to Gibbs, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
156.5  Warne to Gibbs, no run, Lance Gibbs playing forward defensive
156.6  Warne to Gibbs, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 157  (1 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         434/9 (deficit 288)
         Shane Warne          43.0-20-72-3
         Lance Gibbs           5(14b 1X4)
         Alan Davidson        43(125b 7X4)

157.1  Richards to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson was completely deceived
157.2  Richards to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson
157.3  Richards to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
157.4  Richards to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
157.5  Richards to Davidson, no run, That ball moved a long way away from the bat
157.6  Richards to Davidson, no run, Left alone by Alan Davidson

         End of over 158  (0 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         434/9 (deficit 288)
         Viv Richards         11.0-4-39-0
         Alan Davidson        43(131b 7X4)
         Lance Gibbs           5(14b 1X4)

158.1  Akram to Gibbs, no run, Left alone by Lance Gibbs
158.2  Akram to Gibbs, one run, One more to the total
158.3  Akram to Davidson, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
158.4  Akram to Davidson, no run, Alan Davidson playing forward defensive
158.5  Akram to Davidson, FOUR, Brilliant cover drive by Alan Davidson  
158.6  Akram to Davidson, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 159  (5 runs)
         POST-WAR XI         439/9 (deficit 283)
         Wasim Akram          24.0-5-76-2
         Alan Davidson        47(135b 8X4)
         Lance Gibbs           6(16b 1X4)

159.1  Ambrose to Gibbs, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
159.2  Ambrose to Gibbs, no run, Lance Gibbs was completely deceived
159.3  Ambrose to Gibbs, no run, Defensively played by Lance Gibbs
159.4  Ambrose to Gibbs, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire gives it out LBW

         Lance Gibbs            6 (20b 1X4)
         lbw            b. Ambrose


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Glenn McGrath and Curtly Ambrose were brought back on to finish the job. And they did so by claiming Trueman and Gibbs respectively to bowl the Professional XI to a title-clinching victory by 283 runs. The Professional XI were officially crowned champions of Legends At Battle VIII after the longest and most intense final ever played in LAB history - lasting a whopping 8 days in total!


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         End of innings (159.4 overs)
         Day 8   4:25 PM
         POST-WAR XI         439/10
         (Run Rate: 2.75)
         Curtly Ambrose        32.4-5-100-2
         Alan Davidson        47(135b 8X4)
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END OF MATCH


That will be the match
Post-war XI simply could were not good enough to tackle Professional XI's bowlers
Post-war XI didnt have a chance chasing this total
Thank you every one for being with us thoughout this one, good bye
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Len Hutton*                        b. McGrath      52    92   10    0   56.5%
Garry Sobers                       b. Warne        20    32    4    0   62.5%
Graeme Pollock      c. Gavaskar    b. Akram        57   201   10    0   28.4%
Everton Weekes      c. †Gilchrist  b. Ambrose     114   207   25    0   55.1%
Clyde Walcott†      c. Gavaskar    b. Warne        50   121    9    0   41.3%
Ilikena Bula        c. †Gilchrist  b. Akram        35    60    7    0   58.3%
Alan Davidson       not out                        47   135    8    0   34.8%
Alec Bedser         c. Greenidge   b. Warne        13    30    2    0   43.3%
Jim Laker                          b. Chappell     13    59    3    0   22.0%
Fred Trueman        c. Gavaskar    b. McGrath       4     7    1    0   57.1%
Lance Gibbs         lbw            b. Ambrose       6    20    1    0   30.0%
 
 Total:  439/10       Overs:  159.4        Run Rate:  2.75     Extras:  28
 
                             Day 8  4:25 PM
 
 
                                     -X-
 
POST-WAR XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
L Hutton      G Sobers     þþþþþþþ                                   33 (58)
L Hutton      G Pollock    þþþþþþþþþþþ                               54 (117)
E Weekes      G Pollock    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      159 (320)
E Weekes      C Walcott    þþþþþþ                                    29 (69)
I Bula        C Walcott    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                           72 (121)
A Davidson    C Walcott    þþþ                                       16 (48)
A Davidson    A Bedser     þþþþþþ                                    30 (52)
A Davidson    J Laker      þþþþþ                                     27 (119)
A Davidson    F Trueman    þ                                          7 (18)
A Davidson    L Gibbs      þþ                                        12 (36)


     Fall of Wickets    33/1      87/2      246/3     275/4     347/5
                        363/6     393/7     420/8     427/9     439/10

 Total:  439/10      Overs:  159.4         Run Rate:  2.75    Extras:  28
 
                                     -X-

PROFESSIONAL XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        33.0     11      96      2      2.91     0      1
Curtly Ambrose       32.4      5     100      2      3.06     3      1
Greg Chappell        12.0      5      37      1      3.08     0      0
Wasim Akram          24.0      5      76      2      3.17     2      3
Shane Warne          43.0     20      72      3      1.67     0      3
Allan Border          3.0      1       6      0      2.00     0      0
Viv Richards         11.0      5      39      0      3.55     1      1
Steve Waugh           1.0      1       0      0      0.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 6      No Balls: 9      Leg Byes: 8      Byes: 5

 Total:  439/10       Overs:  159.4        Run Rate:  2.75    Extras:  28
                                     -X-


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After 8 gruelling days of Test cricket, the final had finally come to an end much to the relief of the players involved. Gordon Greenidge was named Man of the Match for his 131 off 301 balls in the second innings which set the platform for a ginormous total of 696 for the Professional XI, and set the Post-war XI an impossible target of 723. They did well to score 439 however, beating the previous highest recorded score in the 4th innings of a Test at the MCG - 417 by England against Australia in the Centenary Test of 1977.

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Everton Weekes of the Post-war XI was named Player of the Season for scoring 735 runs at an average of 66.82 from 6 matches, with 3 centuries to his name (including 2 in the final itself) - more than Don Bradman who managed 724 at an average of 80.44 from 5 matches, with 2 centuries.


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Professional XI     370 & 696
Post-war XI         344 & 439
 
Professional XI won by 283 runs
 
Man of the match: Gordon Greenidge (Professional XI)
Man of the tournament: Everton Weekes (Post-war XI)

Professional XI won Legends At Battle Season VIII


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Legends At Battle Season VIII
Final (timeless Test)

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 (click a particular day to view commentary)

PROFESSIONAL XI vs POST-WAR XI


at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Toss: Post-war XI won the toss and chose to bowl


PROFESSIONAL XI 1st innings

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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sunil Gavaskar      lbw            b. Laker        14    36    3    0   38.9%
Gordon Greenidge    c. †Walcott    b. Trueman      29   159    3    0   18.2%
Viv Richards        lbw            b. Laker        62    90   13    0   68.9%
Greg Chappell       c. Laker       b. Davidson     58   201   11    0   28.9%
Allan Border        c. Laker       b. Bedser        7    31    1    0   22.6%
Steve Waugh*                       b. Bedser       32    60    7    0   53.3%
Adam Gilchrist†     c. †Walcott    b. Bedser       49    55   12    0   89.1%
Wasim Akram                        b. Trueman      26    50    5    0   52.0%
Shane Warne         lbw            b. Bedser       42    82   10    0   51.2%
Curtly Ambrose                     b. Laker        15    32    3    0   46.9%
Glenn McGrath       not out                        16    19    4    0   84.2%
 
 Total:  370/10       Overs:  135.0        Run Rate:  2.74     Extras:  20
 
                             Day 2  1:32 PM
 
 
                                     -X-
 
PROFESSIONAL XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Gavaskar    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþ                                 24 (72)
V Richards    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       91 (208)
V Richards    G Chappell                                              0 (3)
A Border      G Chappell   þþþþþ                                     15 (56)
S Waugh       G Chappell   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                        47 (126)
Gilchrist     G Chappell   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                 66 (96)
W Akram       G Chappell   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                        47 (106)
S Warne       G Chappell   þ                                          4 (21)
S Warne       C Ambrose    þþþþþþþþþþþþ                              33 (61)
S Warne       G McGrath    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                          43 (61)


     Fall of Wickets    24/1      115/2     115/3     130/4     177/5
                        243/6     290/7     294/8     327/9     370/10

 Total:  370/10      Overs:  135.0         Run Rate:  2.74    Extras:  20
 
                                     -X-

POST-WAR XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Alec Bedser          18.0      6      48      4      2.67     1      1
Fred Trueman         21.0      9      38      2      1.81     1      2
Garry Sobers         22.0      8      42      0      1.91     2      0
Alan Davidson        21.0      6      78      1      3.71     1      1
Lance Gibbs          27.0     11      71      0      2.63     0      0
Jim Laker            26.0      8      83      3      3.19     0      1


 EXTRAS          Wides: 5      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 8      Byes: 2

 Total:  370/10       Overs:  135.0        Run Rate:  2.74    Extras:  20
                                     -X-


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The Professional XI had a rather underwhelming first innings by their usually high standards, with Gordon Greenidge taking as many as 159 balls for his 29 and Greg Chappell 201 for his 58. But their lower order featuring Adam Gilchrist, Wasim Akram and Shane Warne breathed life back into their innings with some fairly quick runs towards the end as they managed to add 76 for their final 2 wickets after being reduced to 294/8.

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For the Post-war XI, it was Alec Bedser who led the charge with impressive figures of 4 for 48 from his 18 overs, while Jim Laker claimed 3 for 83.


POST-WAR XI 1st innings
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Len Hutton*         lbw            b. McGrath      41   102    7    0   40.2%
Garry Sobers        lbw            b. Akram        46   198    8    0   23.2%
Graeme Pollock      lbw            b. McGrath       0     3    0    0    0.0%
Everton Weekes      lbw            b. McGrath     113   220   23    0   51.4%
Clyde Walcott†      c. Gavaskar    b. McGrath      56   175   12    0   32.0%
Ilikena Bula        not out                        49   105    8    0   46.7%
Alan Davidson                      b. Akram         0     5    0    0    0.0%
Alec Bedser                        b. McGrath       0     4    0    0    0.0%
Jim Laker           lbw            b. Ambrose      10    17    2    0   58.8%
Fred Trueman        c. Warne       b. Akram        13    35    3    0   37.1%
Lance Gibbs         lbw            b. Warne         0     7    0    0    0.0%
 
 Total:  344/10       Overs:  144.4        Run Rate:  2.38     Extras:  16
 
                             Day 4  10:41 AM
 
 
                                     -X-
 
POST-WAR XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
L Hutton      G Sobers     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                        62 (196)
G Pollock     G Sobers     þþ                                         8 (9)
E Weekes      G Sobers     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                          56 (202)
E Weekes      C Walcott    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      118 (236)
I Bula        C Walcott    þþþþþþþþþþþþþ                             44 (103)
I Bula        A Davidson   þ                                          1 (9)
I Bula        A Bedser     þ                                          4 (10)
I Bula        J Laker      þþþþ                                      16 (25)
I Bula        F Trueman    þþþþþþþþþþ                                34 (60)
I Bula        L Gibbs      þ                                          1 (18)


     Fall of Wickets    62/1      70/2      126/3     244/4     288/5
                        289/6     293/7     309/8     343/9     344/10

 Total:  344/10      Overs:  144.4         Run Rate:  2.38    Extras:  16
 
                                     -X-

PROFESSIONAL XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        37.0     14      89      5      2.41     0      0
Curtly Ambrose       18.0      7      43      1      2.39     1      0
Wasim Akram          34.0      9      89      3      2.62     1      2
Greg Chappell        13.0      1      36      0      2.77     0      0
Shane Warne          34.4     12      58      1      1.67     1      0
Viv Richards          6.0      1      18      0      3.00     0      0
Allan Border          2.0      2       0      0      0.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 3      No Balls: 2      Leg Byes: 7      Byes: 4

 Total:  344/10       Overs:  144.4        Run Rate:  2.38    Extras:  16
                                     -X-


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A 118-run partnership between Everton Weekes and Clyde Walcott had put the Post-war XI in a very good position at 244/3. But Weekes was then dismissed for 113 by Glenn McGrath, who induced a middle-order collapse that saw the Post-war XI lose 5 for 68 to end up at 309/8. They made it to 344 courtesy of Fijian legend Ilikena Bula's unbeaten 49 off 105 balls, thereby conceding a 26-run lead to the Professional XI. McGrath finished with figures of 5 for 89 from his 37 overs.


PROFESSIONAL XI 2nd innings
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Sunil Gavaskar      lbw            b. Laker        86   250   16    0   34.4%
Gordon Greenidge                   b. Gibbs       131   301   28    0   43.5%
Viv Richards                       b. Gibbs        14    29    3    0   48.3%
Greg Chappell                      b. Bedser       95   194   18    0   49.0%
Allan Border        c. Hutton      b. Trueman     131   281   27    0   46.6%
Steve Waugh*        c. †Walcott    b. Laker        10    53    2    0   18.9%
Adam Gilchrist†                    b. Davidson    101   121   22    0   83.5%
Wasim Akram                        b. Gibbs        29    44    6    0   65.9%
Shane Warne                        b. Davidson     21    81    4    0   25.9%
Curtly Ambrose      c. Bula        b. Laker        49   110    9    0   44.5%
Glenn McGrath       not out                         8    37    2    0   21.6%
 
 Total:  696/10       Overs:  249.5        Run Rate:  2.79     Extras:  21
 
                             Day 7  10:47 AM
 
 
                                     -X-
 
PROFESSIONAL XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
S Gavaskar    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      182 (469)
V Richards    Greenidge    þþþþþ                                     26 (53)
G Chappell    Greenidge    þþþþþþþþþþþþ                              63 (107)
G Chappell    A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ               138 (267)
S Waugh       A Border     þþþþþþ                                    32 (121)
Gilchrist     A Border     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                     108 (158)
Gilchrist     W Akram      þþþþþþþþþþ                                56 (80)
Gilchrist     S Warne      þþþþ                                      22 (32)
C Ambrose     S Warne      þþþþþþ                                    32 (126)
C Ambrose     G McGrath    þþþþþþþ                                   37 (86)


     Fall of Wickets    182/1     208/2     271/3     409/4     441/5
                        549/6     605/7     627/8     659/9     696/10

 Total:  696/10      Overs:  249.5         Run Rate:  2.79    Extras:  21
 
                                     -X-

POST-WAR XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Alec Bedser          39.0     15      79      1      2.03     0      1
Fred Trueman         32.0     11      86      1      2.69     0      0
Garry Sobers         27.0      7      84      0      3.11     0      0
Jim Laker            61.5     15     173      3      2.80     0      0
Alan Davidson        29.0      6      78      2      2.69     0      0
Lance Gibbs          58.0     16     179      3      3.09     2      4
Graeme Pollock        3.0      1       3      0      1.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 2      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 10     Byes: 4

 Total:  696/10       Overs:  249.5        Run Rate:  2.79    Extras:  21
                                     -X-


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The Professional XI's second innings lasted 3 days, thus taking the match into the 7th day, - a first in LAB history as no other final in it's eight season history had lasted more than 5 days. They posted a ginormous 696 - Gordon Greenidge, Allan Border and Adam Gilchrist all scoring centuries, with Greg Chappell and Sunil Gavaskar narrowly missing out. Offspinners Jim Laker and Lance Gibbs were made to bowl nearly 120 overs between themselves for a grand total of 6 wickets, as the Professional XI set their team an impossible 723-run target to chase.


POST-WAR XI 2nd innings (Target: 723)
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Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Len Hutton*                        b. McGrath      52    92   10    0   56.5%
Garry Sobers                       b. Warne        20    32    4    0   62.5%
Graeme Pollock      c. Gavaskar    b. Akram        57   201   10    0   28.4%
Everton Weekes      c. †Gilchrist  b. Ambrose     114   207   25    0   55.1%
Clyde Walcott†      c. Gavaskar    b. Warne        50   121    9    0   41.3%
Ilikena Bula        c. †Gilchrist  b. Akram        35    60    7    0   58.3%
Alan Davidson       not out                        47   135    8    0   34.8%
Alec Bedser         c. Greenidge   b. Warne        13    30    2    0   43.3%
Jim Laker                          b. Chappell     13    59    3    0   22.0%
Fred Trueman        c. Gavaskar    b. McGrath       4     7    1    0   57.1%
Lance Gibbs         lbw            b. Ambrose       6    20    1    0   30.0%
 
 Total:  439/10       Overs:  159.4        Run Rate:  2.75     Extras:  28
 
                             Day 8  4:25 PM
 
 
                                     -X-
 
POST-WAR XI Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
L Hutton      G Sobers     þþþþþþþ                                   33 (58)
L Hutton      G Pollock    þþþþþþþþþþþ                               54 (117)
E Weekes      G Pollock    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      159 (320)
E Weekes      C Walcott    þþþþþþ                                    29 (69)
I Bula        C Walcott    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                           72 (121)
A Davidson    C Walcott    þþþ                                       16 (48)
A Davidson    A Bedser     þþþþþþ                                    30 (52)
A Davidson    J Laker      þþþþþ                                     27 (119)
A Davidson    F Trueman    þ                                          7 (18)
A Davidson    L Gibbs      þþ                                        12 (36)


     Fall of Wickets    33/1      87/2      246/3     275/4     347/5
                        363/6     393/7     420/8     427/9     439/10

 Total:  439/10      Overs:  159.4         Run Rate:  2.75    Extras:  28
 
                                     -X-

PROFESSIONAL XI Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Glenn McGrath        33.0     11      96      2      2.91     0      1
Curtly Ambrose       32.4      5     100      2      3.06     3      1
Greg Chappell        12.0      5      37      1      3.08     0      0
Wasim Akram          24.0      5      76      2      3.17     2      3
Shane Warne          43.0     20      72      3      1.67     0      3
Allan Border          3.0      1       6      0      2.00     0      0
Viv Richards         11.0      5      39      0      3.55     1      1
Steve Waugh           1.0      1       0      0      0.00     0      0


 EXTRAS          Wides: 6      No Balls: 9      Leg Byes: 8      Byes: 5

 Total:  439/10       Overs:  159.4        Run Rate:  2.75    Extras:  28
                                     -X-


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The Post-war XI recorded the highest score in the 4th innings of a Test at the MCG, beating England's 417 against Australia in the 1977 Centenary Test. But was nowhere near enough in the end, as the ruthless Professional XI outfit emerged victorious by 283 runs to clinch the LAB Season VIII title. Everton Weekes gave it his all once again, with 114 to follow up his 113 in the first innings, but in vain.

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After 8 gruelling days of Test cricket, the final had finally come to an end much to the relief of the players involved. Gordon Greenidge was named Man of the Match for his 131 off 301 balls in the second innings which set the platform for a ginormous total of 696 for the Professional XI, and set the Post-war XI an impossible target of 723, which they fell well short of in the end.

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Everton Weekes of the Post-war XI was named Player of the Season for scoring 735 runs at an average of 66.82 from 6 matches, with 3 centuries to his name (including 2 in the final itself) - more than Don Bradman who managed 724 at an average of 80.44 from 5 matches, with 2 centuries.


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Professional XI     370 & 696
Post-war XI         344 & 439
 
Professional XI won by 283 runs
 
Man of the match: Gordon Greenidge (Professional XI)
Man of the tournament: Everton Weekes (Post-war XI)

Professional XI won Legends At Battle Season VIII


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:clap:clap:clap Well played Professional XI to win the title.. Congrats @CerealKiller @PresidentEvil

We were out of the game most of the time.... The absence of Ken Berrington was perhaps the most unfortunate thing for us in the final... Also, Len Hutton did not perform upto his potential in the whole league...

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Finally we did it. It was a great all round performance by our team, just like in the whole season. Although not all of our batsmen and bowlers were consistent, they all played a crucial role at some point.
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Legends At Battle VIII
Season summary

Winner||Runners-up||3rd place||Most runs||Most wkts
Professional XI | | Post-war XI | | Interwar XI | | :wi: Everton Weekes (735 at 66.82) | | :aus: Glenn McGrath (32 at 24.91)

Fixtures & Results

Warm-ups

Early Test XI v All-time T20 XI at The Oval - Early Test XI won by 10 wickets
Golden Age XI v 2017 World Test XI at Lord's - 2017 World Test XI won by 102 runs
Interwar XI v Associates XI at The SCG - Interwar XI won by 9 wickets
Post-war XI v VC's CTA Olympics XI at Bridgetown - Post-war XI won by 4 wickets
Professional XI v One-Test Wonders XI at The MCG - Professional XI won by 305 runs
Twenty20 Era XI v Rejected Players XI at Perth - Rejected Players XI won by 50 runs

Round 1


Golden Age XI v Professional XI at Trent Bridge - Match drawn
Interwar XI v Post-war XI at Karachi - Post-war XI won by 7 wickets
Early Test XI v Twenty20 Era XI at Barbados - Twenty20 Era XI won by 97 runs

Round 2


Professional XI v Interwar XI at Old Trafford - Match drawn
Twenty20 Era XI v Post-war XI at Kolkata - Match drawn
Early Test XI v Golden Age XI at Dubai - Golden Age XI won by 189 runs

Round 3

Golden Age XI v Twenty20 Era XI at Johannesburg - Twenty20 Era XI won by an innings and 95 runs
Interwar XI v Early Test XI at The SCG - Interwar XI won by 174 runs
Post-war XI v Professional XI at Colombo - Professional XI won by 1 wicket

Round 4

Twenty20 Era XI v Professional XI at Headingley - Professional XI won by 117 runs
Early Test XI v Post-war XI at Adelaide - Post-war XI won by 141 runs
Golden Age XI v Interwar XI at The Oval - Interwar XI won by 8 wickets

Round 5

Interwar XI v Twenty20 Era XI at Auckland - Match drawn
Post-war XI v Golden Age XI at Perth - Match tied
Professional XI v Early Test XI at Cape Town - Professional XI won by 9 wickets

Q|| Team || P || W || L || D || NR || Bat || Bwl || Pts
:tick: | | Professional XI | | 5 | | 3 | | 0 | | 2 | | 0 | | 16 | | 11 | | 86
:tick: | | Post-war XI | | 5 | | 2 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 | | 12 | | 12 | | 69
:x: | | Interwar XI | | 5 | | 2 | | 1 | | 2 | | 0 | | 13 | | 12 | | 67
:x: | | Twenty20 Era XI | | 5 | | 2 | | 1 | | 2 | | 0 | | 13 | | 11 | | 66
:x: | | Golden Age XI | | 5 | | 1 | | 2 | | 1 | | 1 | | 10 | | 11 | | 50
:x: | | Early Test XI | | 5 | | 0 | | 5 | | 0 | | 0 | | 11 | | 11 | | 16

Final

Professional XI v Post-war XI at The MCG - Professional XI won by 283 runs


Teams, squads & statistics


Early Test XI (1877-1889)
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Manager: @UMCricket



Squad

:aus: :goldo: :bat: Charles Bannerman
:eng: :goldo: :ar: Dick Barlow
:eng: :purpo: :ar: WG Grace :c: - Right-arm medium-fast/offbreak

:aus: :goldo: :bat: Percy McDonnell
:aus: :purpo: :wkb: Billy Murdoch
:eng: :purpo: :bat: Arthur Shrewsbury
:eng: :goldo: :ar: George Ulyett

:eng: :goldo: :ar: Billy Barnes
:eng: :goldo: :ar: Billy Bates
:aus: :redo: :bat: George Bonnor
:aus: :goldo: :ar: George Giffen

:aus: :purpo: :wk: Jack Blackham
:eng: :purpo: :ar: Johnny Briggs
:can: :redo: :ar: Russell Ogden :pst:

:usa: :redo: :bwl: Charles Newhall :pst:
:aus: :purpo: :ar: Fred Spofforth
:aus: :purpo: :ar: Charlie Turner

:eng: :purpo: :ar: Bobby Peel

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HTML:
EARLY TEST XI

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
A Shrewsbury      5    10    0  471  121   47.10 1071   43.98   1    3   1   0   1   -
WG Grace          5    10    0  460  126   46.00  912   50.44   1    3   1   0   5   -
C Bannerman       5    10    0  275   58   27.50  684   40.20   0    2   0   2   6   -
WL Murdoch        4     8    0  271   78   33.88  657   41.25   0    2   0   1   4   0
PS McDonnell      4     8    0  245  105   30.63  487   50.31   1    0   0   0   2   -
G Giffen          3     6    0  214   77   35.67  417   51.32   0    3   2   0   1   -
JM Blackham       4     8    0  154   53   19.25  302   50.99   0    1   2   1   9   1
R Peel            5    10    0  116   52   11.60  353   32.86   0    1   1   2   3   -
CTB Turner        5    10    1  114   22   12.67  310   37.13   0    0   0   1   0   -
W Barnes          1     2    1   96   55   96.00  284   33.80   0    1   1   0   0   -
W Bates           1     2    0   72   37   36.00  145   49.65   0    0   2   0   0   -
RG Barlow         1     2    0   66   62   33.00  180   36.67   0    1   0   0   1   -
FR Spofforth      5    10    5   62   20   12.40  114   54.39   0    0   2   0   2   -
J Briggs          2     4    0   34   14    8.50   88   38.64   0    0   0   0   4   -
CA Newhall        2     4    1   26   10    8.67   35   74.29   0    0   1   0   0   -
GJ Bonnor         1     2    0   25   16   12.50   93   26.88   0    0   1   0   1   -
ER Ogden          1     2    0   16   11    8.00   86   18.61   0    0   0   0   1   -
G Ulyett          1     2    2    9    5*   N/A    10   90.00   0    0   0   0   2   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
CTB Turner       5    10  217.5    57   643    21   7/87  30.62  2.95   62.2   0   1   0
FR Spofforth     5    10  202.4    41   644    20   4/94  32.20  3.18   60.8   1   0   0
R Peel           5     9  256.4    65   756    19   4/93  39.79  2.95   81.1   1   0   0
CA Newhall       2     4   64.0    18   222     6   4/64  37.00  3.47   64.0   1   0   0
J Briggs         2     4   99.0    25   307     5  2/121  61.40  3.10  118.8   0   0   0
W Bates          1     2   38.0     7   150     3   3/90  50.00  3.95   76.0   0   0   0
G Giffen         3     5   88.0    17   310     3   1/46 103.33  3.52  176.0   0   0   0
G Ulyett         1     2   11.5     2    28     2   1/12  14.00  2.37   35.5   0   0   0
W Barnes         1     2   21.0     5    69     1   1/68  69.00  3.29  126.0   0   0   0
WG Grace         5     5   31.0    11    78     0   0/7    N/A   2.52     -    0   0   0
ER Ogden         1     2   34.0     7   115     0   0/41   N/A   3.38     -    0   0   0
RG Barlow        1     2   14.0     3    53     0   0/33   N/A   3.79     -    0   0   0


Golden Age XI (1890-1913)
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Manager: @Pinch hitter



Squad

:eng: :goldo: :bat: Archie MacLaren :c:
:usa: :goldo: :ar: George Patterson :pst:
:aus: :purpo: :bat: Victor Trumper - Right-arm medium

:aus: :purpo: :bat: Clem Hill
:aus: :goldo: :ar: Monty Noble
:eng: :purpo: :bat: KS Ranjitsinhji - Right-arm medium

:aus: :purpo: :ar: Warwick Armstrong
:saf: :goldo: :ar: Aubrey Faulkner
:ire: :redo: :ar: Lucius Gwynn :pst:

:usa: :purpo: :ar: Bart King :pst:
:eng: :goldo: :wk: Dick Lilley
:eng: :purpo: :ar: Wilfred Rhodes

:eng: :purpo: :bwl: Sydney Barnes
:aus: :redo: :ar: Tibby Cotter
:eng: :purpo: :ar: George Lohmann
:sco: :goldo: :wk: Gregor MacGregor
:ned: :redo: :bwl: Carst Posthuma :pst:

:aus: :purpo: :ar: Hugh Trumble

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HTML:
GOLDEN AGE XI

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
KS Ranjitsinhji   5    10    0  617  205   61.70 1003   61.52   1    4   7   0   2   -
VT Trumper        5    10    0  480  183   48.00  806   59.55   1    2   5   0   5   -
AC MacLaren       5    10    0  340  117   34.00  785   43.31   1    2   5   1   7   -
C Hill            5    10    0  327   58   32.70  736   44.43   0    4   2   1   2   -
WW Armstrong      5    10    1  275   62   30.56  571   48.16   0    2   2   0   0   -
JB King           5    10    3  159   52   22.71  331   48.04   0    1   4   1   1   -
W Rhodes          4     8    0  154   41   19.25  378   40.74   0    0   2   1   4   -
GS Patterson      1     2    0  137   95   68.50  277   49.46   0    1   2   0   1   -
H Trumble         4     7    2  114   49   22.80  203   56.16   0    0   1   0   4   -
G MacGregor       4     8    0   81   26   10.13  218   37.16   0    0   1   0  10   1
GA Lohmann        4     8    1   62   28    8.86  174   35.63   0    0   0   2   1   -
LH Gwynn          1     2    0   52   42   26.00  137   37.96   0    0   0   0   0   -
AFA Lilley        1     2    0   18   18    9.00   59   30.51   0    0   0   1   1   0
SF Barnes         5     7    4   18   11*   6.00   67   26.86   0    0   0   1   0   -
CJ Posthuma       1     2    1    9    9*   9.00   28   32.14   0    0   0   1   0   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
SF Barnes        5     9  177.3    54   515    23   6/72  22.39  2.90   46.3   1   1   0
JB King          5     9  162.1    48   428    19   5/55  22.53  2.64   51.2   0   1   0
GA Lohmann       4     7  118.5    27   303    12   4/43  25.25  2.55   59.4   1   0   0
W Rhodes         4     7  146.4    28   494    10   4/64  49.40  3.37   88.0   1   0   0
H Trumble        4     8  154.2    39   496    10   4/42  49.60  3.21   92.6   1   0   0
WW Armstrong     5     8   77.4    16   217     5   2/33  43.40  2.79   93.2   0   0   0
GS Patterson     1     2   19.0     4    50     1   1/36  50.00  2.63  114.0   0   0   0
CJ Posthuma      1     1   27.0     8    82     1   1/82  82.00  3.04  162.0   0   0   0
LH Gwynn         1     1    7.0     3    17     0   0/17   N/A   2.43     -    0   0   0
VT Trumper       5     1    1.0     0     6     0   0/6    N/A   6.00     -    0   0   0


Interwar XI (1914-1945)
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Manager: @Naman Thakur



Squad

:eng: :purpo: :bat: Jack Hobbs
:aus: :goldo: :bat: Bill Ponsford
:eng: :purpo: :bat: Herbert Sutcliffe

:aus: :purpo: :bat: Don Bradman :c:
:eng: :purpo: :ar: Wally Hammond - Right-arm fast-medium
:wi: :purpo: :bat: George Headley - Right-arm legbreak

:aus: :goldo: :ar: Charles Macartney
:sri: :redo: :bat: Mahadevan Sathasivam :pst:

:eng: :goldo: :wk: Les Ames
:aus: :redo: :ar: Jack Gregory
:aus: :purpo: :wk: Bert Oldfield

:ind: :redo: :ar: Amar Singh
:arg: :goldo: :ar: Clem Gibson :pst:
:eng: :redo: :ar: Harold Larwood

:ire: :redo: :ar: Jimmy Boucher :pst:
:aus: :purpo: :bwl: Clarrie Grimmett
:aus: :purpo: :bwl: Bill O'Reilly
:eng: :purpo: :ar: Hedley Verity

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HTML:
INTERWAR XI

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
DG Bradman        5    10    1  724  214   80.44 1193   60.69   2    3   5   0   4   -
JB Hobbs          5    10    0  514  175   51.40 1196   42.98   1    2   3   1  12   -
GA Headley        5    10    1  353   75   39.22  622   56.75   0    4   0   0   1   -
H Sutcliffe       5    10    0  266   51   26.60  657   40.49   0    2   2   0   4   -
WR Hammond        4     7    1  239   97   39.83  624   38.30   0    2   3   1   2   -
CG Macartney      4     7    1  156   51*  26.00  380   41.05   0    1   2   1   4   -
CH Gibson         5     8    2  141   58*  23.50  298   47.32   0    1   1   0   2   -
CV Grimmett       5     8    1  130   33   18.57  241   53.94   0    0   3   1   2   -
H Verity          3     6    0  107   46   17.83  264   40.53   0    0   1   2   0   -
WAS Oldfield      3     6    0   93   44   15.50  279   33.33   0    0   0   0   6   3
H Larwood         2     2    0   84   79   42.00  168   50.00   0    1   2   0   1   -
LEG Ames          2     3    1   73   63   36.50  131   55.73   0    1   2   0   6   1
M Sathasivam      1     2    0   57   44   28.50  143   39.86   0    0   0   0   1   -
WJ O'Reilly       5     8    4   47   14   11.75   92   51.09   0    0   0   0   3   -
JC Boucher        1     2    0   32   32   16.00   60   53.33   0    0   0   1   0   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
WJ O'Reilly      5    10  231.0    58   654    27  5/130  24.22  2.83   51.3   2   1   0
CV Grimmett      5    10  216.5    56   654    19   5/56  34.42  3.02   68.5   1   1   0
CH Gibson        5    10  190.5    60   452    13   4/40  34.77  2.37   88.1   1   0   0
H Larwood        2     4   96.2    33   286     8  3/102  35.75  2.97   72.3   0   0   0
H Verity         3     6  109.4    28   315     8   4/65  39.38  2.87   82.3   1   0   0
WR Hammond       4     6   92.0    21   277     7   2/20  39.57  3.01   78.9   0   0   0
CG Macartney     4     5   30.0     8    79     2   1/14  39.50  2.63   90.0   0   0   0
JC Boucher       1     2   36.0     5   118     1   1/65 118.00  3.28  216.0   0   0   0


Post-war XI (1946-1975)
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Manager: @Yash.



Squad

:eng: :purpo: :bat: Len Hutton :c:
:pak: :goldo: :wkb: Hanif Mohammad
:saf: :purpo: :bat: Barry Richards - Right-arm offbreak

:eng: :purpo: :ar: Ken Barrington - Right-arm legbreak
:saf: :purpo: :bat: Graeme Pollock - Right-arm legbreak
:wi: :purpo: :bat: Everton Weekes

:fij: :goldo: :bat: Ilikena Bula :pst:
:aus: :purpo: :bat: Neil Harvey
:aus: :redo: :ar: Keith Miller
:wi: :purpo: :ar: Garry Sobers
:wi: :purpo: :wkb: Clyde Walcott

:aus: :goldo: :ar: Alan Davidson
:saf: :goldo: :ar: Mike Procter

:eng: :goldo: :bwl: Alec Bedser
:aus: :goldo: :ar: Ray Lindwall
:eng: :purpo: :bwl: Fred Trueman

:wi: :goldo: :bwl: Lance Gibbs
:eng: :purpo: :bwl: Jim Laker

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HTML:
POST-WAR XI

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
ED Weekes         6    12    1  735  155   66.82 1570   46.90   3    2   4   0   5   -
GS Sobers         6    12    2  566  170*  56.60 1265   44.74   1    3   5   1   3   -
RG Pollock        6    12    0  531  107   44.25  883   60.14   1    4   7   0   1   -
CL Walcott        6    11    0  454  100   41.27 1113   40.79   1    3   4   0  14   3
L Hutton          4     8    0  353   91   44.13  771   45.78   0    2   3   0   6   -
KF Barrington     5    10    0  250   64   25.00  591   42.30   0    2   1   1   3   -
AK Davidson       6    11    2  212   60   23.56  523   40.54   0    1   2   1   2   -
IL Bula           2     4    1  154   58   51.33  308   50.00   0    1   2   0   2   -
JC Laker          6    11    4  146   38*  20.86  315   46.35   0    0   2   0   5   -
AV Bedser         6    11    0  107   20    9.73  210   52.45   0    0   0   1   7   -
FS Trueman        5     9    1   90   29   11.25  189   47.62   0    0   2   0   5   -
RR Lindwall       1     2    0   89   47   44.50  160   55.62   0    0   1   0   0   -
RN Harvey         1     2    0   28   24   14.00   81   34.57   0    0   0   0   1   -
LR Gibbs          6     9    4   12    6    2.40   67   17.91   0    0   0   3   3   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
AK Davidson      6    11  200.3    58   604    23   4/75  26.26  3.01   52.3   1   0   0
LR Gibbs         6    11  262.0    67   785    21   3/30  37.38  3.00   74.9   0   0   0
AV Bedser        6    11  200.1    62   502    21   4/36  23.90  2.51   57.2   2   0   0
JC Laker         6    11  262.1    63   762    20   6/90  38.10  2.91   78.7   0   1   0
FS Trueman       5    10  190.3    53   547    17   5/43  32.18  2.87   67.2   0   1   0
GS Sobers        6    11  152.0    39   434     5   1/21  86.80  2.86  182.4   0   0   0
RR Lindwall      1     1   34.0     9   123     2  2/123  61.50  3.62  102.0   0   0   0
RG Pollock       6     1    3.0     1     3     0   0/3    N/A   1.00     -    0   0   0
KF Barrington    5     1    1.0     0     4     0   0/4    N/A   4.00     -    0   0   0


Professional XI (1976-2002)
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Manager: @PresidentEvil & @CerealKiller



Squad

:ind: :purpo: :bat: Sunil Gavaskar
:wi: :redo: :bat: Gordon Greenidge

:aus: :purpo: :ar: Greg Chappell - Right-arm medium
:wi: :purpo: :bat: Brian Lara
:wi: :purpo: :bat: Viv Richards - Right-arm offbreak

:aus: :purpo: :ar: Allan Border - Slow left-arm orthodox
:zim: :goldo: :wkb: Andy Flower
:aus: :purpo: :ar: Steve Waugh :c: - Right-arm medium

:eng: :redo: :ar: Ian Botham
:aus: :redo: :wk: Adam Gilchrist
:nz: :purpo: :ar: Richard Hadlee
:pak: :purpo: :ar: Imran Khan

:wi: :purpo: :bwl: Curtly Ambrose
:saf: :purpo: :bwl: Allan Donald
:aus: :purpo: :bwl: Glenn McGrath
:den: :redo: :bwl: Ole Mortensen :pst:
:pak: :purpo: :ar: Wasim Akram

:aus: :purpo: :ar: Shane Warne

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HTML:
PROFESSIONAL XI

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
AC Gilchrist      6    10    1  534  101   59.33  764   69.90   1    4   8   0  15   2
IVA Richards      6    12    1  509  183   46.27  869   58.57   1    4   4   0   6   -
SR Waugh          6    10    0  461  119   46.10  912   50.55   2    1   2   0   3   -
AR Border         6    11    1  447  131   44.70 1011   44.21   1    1   2   0   4   -
SM Gavaskar       6    12    0  385   86   32.08  980   39.29   0    3   3   0  12   -
CG Greenidge      5    10    1  381  131   42.33  885   43.05   1    1   2   0   3   -
GS Chappell       4     7    0  369   95   52.71  807   45.72   0    3   1   1   2   -
Wasim Akram       6    10    1  176   55*  19.56  350   50.29   0    1   0   1   3   -
SK Warne          5     8    0  164   42   20.50  344   47.67   0    0   1   1   4   -
CEL Ambrose       5     9    2  118   49   16.86  312   37.82   0    0   0   1   3   -
GD McGrath        6    10    7   64   20*  21.33  174   36.78   0    0   0   0   1   -
BC Lara           2     4    1   38   26   12.67  139   27.34   0    0   0   1   0   -
OH Mortensen      1     2    1   23   13   23.00   47   48.94   0    0   0   0   0   -
Imran Khan        1     2    0   18   18    9.00   60   30.00   0    0   0   1   0   -
AA Donald         1     1    0    9    9    9.00   26   34.62   0    0   0   0   0   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
GD McGrath       6    12  299.4    88   797    32   5/68  24.91  2.66   56.2   2   2   0
Wasim Akram      6    12  264.5    56   786    25   6/34  31.44  2.97   63.6   1   1   0
SK Warne         5    10  299.3    92   778    24   6/54  32.42  2.60   74.9   1   2   1
CEL Ambrose      5    10  222.3    57   594    20   5/29  29.70  2.67   66.8   1   1   0
OH Mortensen     1     2   36.0     5   124     5   3/53  24.80  3.44   43.2   0   0   0
AA Donald        1     2   46.0    11   129     3   2/70  43.00  2.80   92.0   0   0   0
AR Border        6     7   29.0    12    64     2   1/16  32.00  2.21   87.0   0   0   0
Imran Khan       1     2   37.0     4   141     2   1/48  70.50  3.81  111.0   0   0   0
GS Chappell      4     3   26.0     7    73     1   1/37  73.00  2.81  156.0   0   0   0
SR Waugh         6     2    7.0     3    14     0   0/14   N/A   2.00     -    0   0   0
IVA Richards     6     2   17.0     6    57     0   0/18   N/A   3.35     -    0   0   0


Twenty20 Era XI (2003-present)
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Manager: @Kumbis



Squad

:eng: :goldo: :bat: Alastair Cook
:saf: :goldo: :bat: Graeme Smith :c:

:ind: :purpo: :bat: Rahul Dravid
:saf: :purpo: :ar: Jacques Kallis
:aus: :purpo: :bat: Ricky Ponting
:ind: :purpo: :bat: Sachin Tendulkar - Right-arm legbreak/medium

:wi: :purpo: :bat: Shivnarine Chanderpaul - Right-arm legbreak
:saf: :purpo: :wkb: AB de Villiers
:sri: :purpo: :wkb: Kumar Sangakkara

:ind: :goldo: :wk: MS Dhoni
:ned: :redo: :ar: Ryan ten Doeschate :pst:
:nz: :goldo: :ar: Daniel Vettori

:eng: :goldo: :bwl: James Anderson
:nz: :redo: :bwl: Shane Bond
:aus: :goldo: :ar: Mitchell Johnson
:saf: :purpo: :bwl: Dale Steyn

:sri: :purpo: :bwl: Muttiah Muralitharan
:eng: :purpo: :ar: Graeme Swann

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HTML:
TWENTY20 ERA XI

BATTING & FIELDING

Player           Mat  Inns  NO  Runs  HS    Avg    BF    S/R   100s 50s 6s  0s  Ct  St
AB de Villiers    5     8    1  428  136   61.14  836   51.20   1    3   3   1   1   -
GC Smith          5     8    0  346  102   43.25  671   51.56   2    1   1   0   9   -
AN Cook           4     6    0  297  170   49.50  590   50.34   1    0   0   1   3   -
SR Tendulkar      3     5    0  254  174   50.80  462   54.98   1    0   4   0   3   -
JH Kallis         5     8    0  222  101   27.75  646   34.37   1    0   0   0   4   -
R Dravid          4     6    0  211  150   35.17  484   43.59   1    0   1   0   2   -
MS Dhoni          4     6    0  159   89   26.50  318   50.00   0    1   2   1   9   0
RT Ponting        2     4    0  195   76   48.75  350   55.71   0    2   2   0   6   -
KC Sangakkara     2     4    1  143  100*  47.67  310   46.13   1    0   2   0   3   0
MG Johnson        5     8    0  128   54   16.00  294   43.54   0    1   2   1   3   -
DW Steyn          5     8    0   90   32   11.25  253   35.57   0    0   0   2   1   -
RN ten Doeschate  2     3    0   59   23   19.67  125   47.20   0    0   1   0   4   -
SE Bond           2     3    2   42   27*  42.00  123   34.15   0    0   0   0   0   -
GP Swann          1     1    0   28   28   28.00   50   56.00   0    0   0   0   1   -
JM Anderson       3     5    4   15    7   15.00   50   30.00   0    0   0   0   0   -
S Chanderpaul     1     1    0    8    8    8.00   20   40.00   0    0   0   0   0   -
DL Vettori        1     2    0    2    2    1.00   17   11.77   0    0   0   1   1   -

BOWLING

Player          Mat  Inns  Overs  Mdns  Runs  Wkts  BBI    Avg   Econ   S/R   4w  5w  10m
DW Steyn         5    10  239.4    78   622    30   5/57  20.73  2.60   47.9   1   2   1
JM Anderson      4     8  191.1    48   575    21   4/78  27.38  3.01   54.6   1   0   0
MG Johnson       5    10  214.0    53   672    21  5/101  32.00  3.14   61.1   0   1   0
SE Bond          2     4   86.2    26   210    11   5/36  19.09  2.43   47.1   0   1   0
JH Kallis        5    10  114.0    23   348     6   2/35  58.00  3.05  114.0   0   0   0
GP Swann         1     2   81.0    29   218     4   3/55  54.50  2.69  121.5   0   0   0
DL Vettori       1     2   48.0    15   132     2  2/103  66.00  2.75  144.0   0   0   0
SR Tendulkar     3     4   23.1     7    66     1   1/32  66.00  2.85  139.0   0   0   0
RN ten Doeschate 2     3   26.0     4    90     1   1/41  90.00  3.46  156.0   0   0   0
GC Smith         5     1    2.0     0     4     0   0/4    N/A   2.00     -    0   0   0
 

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Legends At Battle will be played in the ODI format for the first time in nine seasons since it's inception. For it's ninth season, all-time XIs from the twelve Test-playing nations and the four best associate nations over the course of ODI cricket's 46-year long history, will play out a 12-team tournament to determine the greatest ODI side of all-time. The four lowest ranked Test nations will join the four top associate nations in a preliminary round to decide the four available berths for the final tournament.

The participating nations are (in alphabetical order): :afg: Afghanistan, :aus: Australia, :ban: Bangladesh, :can: Canada, :eng: England, :ind: India, :ire: Ireland, :ken: Kenya, :ned: Netherlands, :nzf: New Zealand, :pak: Pakistan, :sco: Scotland, :saf: South Africa, :sri:Sri Lanka, :wi: West Indies and :zim: Zimbabwe.


I've always wanted to run one of these all-time ODI thingies ever since I started managing leagues, but for one reason or another I have never been able to do so. Well, there's no time like the present.

Sign-ups (not on a first-come-first-serve basis) are open as of now for the following teams:

:afg: Afghanistan (must play in Preliminary Round)
:aus: Australia
:ban: Bangladesh (must play in Preliminary Round)
:can: Canada (must play in Preliminary Round)
:eng: England
:ind: India
:ire: Ireland (must play in Preliminary Round)
:ken: Kenya (must play in Preliminary Round)
:ned: Netherlands (must play in Preliminary Round)
:nzf: New Zealand
:pak: Pakistan
:sco: Scotland (must play in Preliminary Round)
:saf: South Africa
:sri: Sri Lanka
:wi: West Indies
:zim: Zimbabwe (must play in Preliminary Round)


@Aislabie @CerealKiller @Kumbis @Naman Thakur @PCA @Pinch hitter @PresidentEvil @Saroj padhy @The Deadman @themusketeer @UMCricket @User2010 @Yash.

Just as a heads-up, I'm mass-tagging all managers who have participated in the two most recently concluded seasons of this league. A failure in communication last season resulted in arguably two of my most reliable managers throughout the course of this league's long history missing out. I won't be having any of that this time around.

Please declare your interest using the form below:

Code:
Name - 1st preference, 2nd preference, 3rd preference

Note: Those interested in managing two teams apiece can either pick a Full Member and an associate, or two associates. Ireland and Afghanistan having gained Test status this year no longer count as associates.
 

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