India’s resolute batting in their second innings secured them a draw against Kiwis in the second Test match at Napier. India now leads the 3 match series 1-0.
SCORECARD: India vs NewZealand, II Test, Napier, 2009
Dropped Catches
“Catches win Matches” is the famous Cricket proverb. Both the team failed to latch on important chances. Indian team dropped few catches, which allowed Ross Taylor and Jesse Ryder to build a huge total for the Kiwis. Kiwis missed an easy run out chance against Rahul Dravid early on the fourth day morning and then dropped a sitter from the blade of Gambhir just after the last day lunch session. Things would have been completely different had any of the teams succeeded in grasping those chances.
NewZealand Lacks Penetration
Kiwis clearly lack penetration in their bowling. They need the “Bond” power. ICL offer to release Shane Bond and Daryl Tuffey is too late for Kiwis to utilize them in this series. Anyway that offer is great for NewZealand Cricket in immediate future.
Gambhir Played his Best Knock
Gambhir palyed his best knock of his career in the second innings. Though it is not by any means a fluent knock, it is best in terms of application, concentration, bailing out his team from a difficult situation and in displaying another facet of his game.
Good Knocks by Sachin and Laxman
Sachin played fluently in both the innings. Laxman played well in both the innings. Their knocks in both the innings contributed to India’s cause. It is nice to see all the three veterans coming good. These guys definitely deserve a series win in NewZealand.
“The Wall” is Back
The real God of Indian Cricket is back. I would not say he is back to his vintage best (match-winning), but to his typical best (match-saving). I am happy with his performance in this Test match. But as a fan I want more, a match-winning century in the next Test match.
SCORECARD: India vs NewZealand, II Test, Napier, 2009
Dropped Catches
“Catches win Matches” is the famous Cricket proverb. Both the team failed to latch on important chances. Indian team dropped few catches, which allowed Ross Taylor and Jesse Ryder to build a huge total for the Kiwis. Kiwis missed an easy run out chance against Rahul Dravid early on the fourth day morning and then dropped a sitter from the blade of Gambhir just after the last day lunch session. Things would have been completely different had any of the teams succeeded in grasping those chances.
NewZealand Lacks Penetration
Kiwis clearly lack penetration in their bowling. They need the “Bond” power. ICL offer to release Shane Bond and Daryl Tuffey is too late for Kiwis to utilize them in this series. Anyway that offer is great for NewZealand Cricket in immediate future.
Gambhir Played his Best Knock
Gambhir palyed his best knock of his career in the second innings. Though it is not by any means a fluent knock, it is best in terms of application, concentration, bailing out his team from a difficult situation and in displaying another facet of his game.
Good Knocks by Sachin and Laxman
Sachin played fluently in both the innings. Laxman played well in both the innings. Their knocks in both the innings contributed to India’s cause. It is nice to see all the three veterans coming good. These guys definitely deserve a series win in NewZealand.
“The Wall” is Back
The real God of Indian Cricket is back. I would not say he is back to his vintage best (match-winning), but to his typical best (match-saving). I am happy with his performance in this Test match. But as a fan I want more, a match-winning century in the next Test match.
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