Match drawn: Rain Ruins Day 5

Heavy rain has extinguished any hope of victory for either side as day 5 of the Australia - India test was abandoned causing a draw.

The strong showers which had pounded the MA Chidambaram Stadium all night were followed up by a steady drizzle, all but ensuring that no play would take place for the remainder of the day.

Shortly after the scheduled lunch break, everyone’s worst fears were confirmed as the umpires - Rudi Koertzen and David Shepherd - inspected the pitch and decided that no further play would take place, bringing a disappointing end to a day that had promised so much.

Both sides were still in with a good chance of victory, with India 0/19 chasing a challenging total of 229 on a deteriorating pitch.

The draw means that Australia will carry their one – nil lead in the series into the 3rd test to be played in Nagpur on the 26th of October.

Match Summary:

Australia (1st Innings): 235 All Out (Langer 71, Hayden 58, Kumble 7/48, Harbhajan 2/90)

India (1st Innings): 376 All Out (Sehwag 155, Kaif 64, Patel 54, Warne 6/125, Gillespie 2/70)

Australia (2nd Innings):369 All Out (Gilchrist 49, Martyn, Clarke 39*, Harbhajan 108/3, Kumble 133/6)

India (2nd Innings): 0/19

Cricket Web Player of the Match: Anil Kumble

Match Drawn


Posted by Alex