The stadium was given test status in 1974-75, India vs West Indies. That match was also the debut of two west indian greats, Vivian Richards and Gordon Greenidge.
Going in to this match fans are waiting for
Sachin to score 27 to reach 14000,
Sachin to score 45 to be the highest run getter in Bangalore,
Last 9 test Sachin has scored more than 50 everytime, two more test matches to take him on par with Vivian Richards
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first.
They put 478 on the board with the help of M North, Ricky Ponting and Shane watson.
India opened with Shewag and Murali Vijay in absence of Gautam Ghambir, started well but Shewag and Dravid fell in quick succession, then came Sachin Tendulkar. Then what happened is as if script was written by Sachin himself. He looked so confident and was never in trouble. He treated Hauritz with ease and the scoreboard kept ticking. Sachin got good company from Murali Vijay. Then the moment of the match came, when master was on 27 he reached the 14000 mark which no one ever attained, another feather on his cap. Its a privilage to watch him bat like this. I wonder weather he is 37 or 21. His hunger for runs always amazed me and continues to do so.
End of days play India were 128/2, Sachin on 44 and Murali 42
He reached 50 by hitting 2 fours, doing so he made in to another club of record of scoring 50 or more 10 consecutive test matches. He went on and on to make his 49th test hundred with two sixes. 5th times he scored a hundred by hitting a six. This innings started as if he is ready for a big one.
He also reached another record by scoring 6 hundreds this year. He became the only indian to do so.
When he reached 107 he completed 3000 runs against Aussie, 2nd highest to Jack Hobbs
When he reached 150 he went past Lara's record for most number of 150's in test cricket, another world record(20 times). Couple of wickets fell quickly before the days play. Sachin was on 191* when play stopped on 3rd day.
As expected he reached his 6th double hundred and 2nd against the Aussie very quickly. By doing so he joined Shewag for most number of double hundreds by an Indian. Sachin fell to the debutant George, When he was on 214. What an Innings!!!
After Sachin's wicket another four wickets fell for just 9 runs!, as always.
India All out for 495
Australia started their second innings confidently. Watson and Katich were middling the balls until spinner came in to the attack. Ojha was the pick of the bowlers. Three wickets fell in quick succession Watson, Katich and Clark. Ponting and Hussey steady the innings with a half centuary partnership. Then again Indian bowler came back strongly with tqo quick wickets. After Ponting went for 72 rest was just a formality. Australia finished their innings for 223.
Australia need a good start to win this match, they got Shewag out cheaply. But Murali Vijay and Pujara steady the Indian innings with a quick fire 72 run stand. After Murali Vijay went Sachin joined Pujara for another crucial stand. Sachin played another gem of an innings. It was important that he stays there till the end. And he has done exactly that. After Pujara departed Sachin and Dravid stayed till the end.
India 207/3 (45 Overs)
India opened with Shewag and Murali Vijay in absence of Gautam Ghambir, started well but Shewag and Dravid fell in quick succession, then came Sachin Tendulkar. Then what happened is as if script was written by Sachin himself. He looked so confident and was never in trouble. He treated Hauritz with ease and the scoreboard kept ticking. Sachin got good company from Murali Vijay. Then the moment of the match came, when master was on 27 he reached the 14000 mark which no one ever attained, another feather on his cap. Its a privilage to watch him bat like this. I wonder weather he is 37 or 21. His hunger for runs always amazed me and continues to do so.
End of days play India were 128/2, Sachin on 44 and Murali 42
He reached 50 by hitting 2 fours, doing so he made in to another club of record of scoring 50 or more 10 consecutive test matches. He went on and on to make his 49th test hundred with two sixes. 5th times he scored a hundred by hitting a six. This innings started as if he is ready for a big one.
He also reached another record by scoring 6 hundreds this year. He became the only indian to do so.
When he reached 107 he completed 3000 runs against Aussie, 2nd highest to Jack Hobbs
When he reached 150 he went past Lara's record for most number of 150's in test cricket, another world record(20 times). Couple of wickets fell quickly before the days play. Sachin was on 191* when play stopped on 3rd day.
As expected he reached his 6th double hundred and 2nd against the Aussie very quickly. By doing so he joined Shewag for most number of double hundreds by an Indian. Sachin fell to the debutant George, When he was on 214. What an Innings!!!
After Sachin's wicket another four wickets fell for just 9 runs!, as always.
India All out for 495
Australia started their second innings confidently. Watson and Katich were middling the balls until spinner came in to the attack. Ojha was the pick of the bowlers. Three wickets fell in quick succession Watson, Katich and Clark. Ponting and Hussey steady the innings with a half centuary partnership. Then again Indian bowler came back strongly with tqo quick wickets. After Ponting went for 72 rest was just a formality. Australia finished their innings for 223.
Australia need a good start to win this match, they got Shewag out cheaply. But Murali Vijay and Pujara steady the Indian innings with a quick fire 72 run stand. After Murali Vijay went Sachin joined Pujara for another crucial stand. Sachin played another gem of an innings. It was important that he stays there till the end. And he has done exactly that. After Pujara departed Sachin and Dravid stayed till the end.
India 207/3 (45 Overs)
Sachin Tendulker Won the Man of the Match and Man of the Series award
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