Laxman and Harbhajan leading India’s fight-back after Martin wreaked havoc
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750’s fight on the fifth day of the first Test at Ahmedabad.
Previously, Chris Martin wreaked Havoc for the Indian batsmen at the close of play on day 4. Martin picked up his 9th five-wicket haul to devastate the Indian batting line-up as he ran through the top order, scalping 5/25 in a total of 6/65.
In the process, the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 speedster provided his team with chance of a Test win in India. The right arm seam bowler bowled with great courage and determination backed up by his probing line and length to reduce the hosts to 6/82.
The overnight batsmen Laxman and Harbhajan stopped the flow of tumbling wickets as they added 17 runs at stumps. They started the fifth day under immense pressure, with India having a lead of 110 runs.
Moreover, the pair has gathered an unassailable partnership of 99 runs, before the lunch break. The middle order batsman has scored 65 runs in a fighting manner. Adding to India’s defiance, Harbhajan, who struck a fifty in the first innings, has carried
his form in the 2nd outing to further annoy the opposition.
In doing so, the off-spinner is still on the crease, batting on a decent score of 60. India finished the first session of play on a total of 164/6 and lead by 192 runs with four wickets to play. As a result, the Subcontinent side has reduced the chances
of an upset.
New Zealand had their nose in-front, when they started the final day. Apart from Chris, who bowled a sublime spell of fast bowling, nobody else managed a single wicket. To add to their worries, the visitors have been haunted by serious injuries.
Hamish Bennett and Jessie Ryder are already suffering from injuries and will not take any further part in the match. It was always going to be difficult to beat the number one side in the world, especially when two of your key bowlers suffer from injuries
during the match.
Ross http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Taylor-c92915 and Brendon McCullum, who had only bowled a few overs between them in their entire cricketing career, were given the responsibilities with the red cherry.
The best Test side in the World are in a better position, since VVS Laxman and Harbhajan Singh have rescued their team’s ship to avoid an embarrassing loss against a lower ranked New Zealand Test team.
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