Sunday, July 24, 2011
India v England 1st Test Day 3:Dravid fighting century helped India to avoid follow-on
Morning Session:
Mukund and Gambhir started well in the morning session at Lord's and took India's score to pass half century.Gambhir was first to go on Broad's inswinging delievery that took Gambhir by surprise.Next to go was Abhinav Mukund,a promising opener,after a well made forty-nine and then arrived GOD AT LORD'S,Sachin Tendulkar,thousands of fans greeted him with a loud cheer .All were waiting for his 100th century,he started well and hit some glorious shots.
Afternoon Session:
Dravid and Tendulkar after lunch looked in aggressive mood and made fifty runs in just eight overs.Tendulkar departed after well made thirty four and soon Raina joined him in the pavillion.Dravid and Dhoni had a good partnership and as Dhoni got out it seemed that India couldn't be able to avoid follow-on.
Evening Session:
India was able to avoid follow-on,thanks to Rahul Dravid fabulous thirty-third unbeaten ton of 103.It was the most satisfying and fulfilling for him said Dravid.
Tremlett and Broad helped England to get a lead of 188 runs and once again"The Wall" helped India to get out of trouble.
England made a steady start in their second innings and made 5/0 till stumps on Day 3
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