West Indies have levelled the series. Short and wide, cut to point boundary. Chanderpaul envelops Smith in a hug. The dressing room erupts. Only two teams (India and West Indies) have made 250 or more in the fourth innings here on this ground to win a game. This is the third occasion. A win for the hosts here after eight years. A real sweet win.
West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test at Port of Spain, , Apr 03 2008 - Match Result
RESULT
2nd Test, Port of Spain, April 03 - 06, 2008, Sri Lanka tour of West Indies
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Scorecard summary
Sri Lanka • 278/10(64.5 overs)
1st INNINGS76 (108)
4/84 (18)
62 (60)
2/59 (17)
West Indies • 294/10(76.2 overs)
1st INNINGS57 (86)
5/79 (29.2)
47 (92)
2/76 (23)
Sri Lanka • 268/10(75.1 overs)
2nd INNINGS125 (199)
4/52 (15.1)
45 (114)
1/30 (14)
West Indies • 254/4(68.3 overs)
2nd INNINGS102 (172)
2/52 (17)
86* (146)
1/92 (24.3)
A beaming Gayle walks out with his team-mates to greet Chanderpaul and Smith. He handshakes the Sri Lankan players now. The series is levelled. Pity, that its just a two-match series. The West Indian players walk around the ground now. Sarwan is there, so is Gayle. What a innings it was from Sarwan. Sars and Chanders did it for West Indies after their bowlers set up the game in the second innings. Spare a thought for Thilan Samaraweera, who played the innings of his life, but had to end up on the losing side. Meanwhile, the celebratory walk of the West Indies team is still on. Slowly, they go, cheered on by a happy crowd.
The West Indian players, including Chanderpaul, are waiting for the post-match ceremony to start. Sri Lankan players too are there. Mahela signals to some of his team-mates to join the group. All set for the ceremony.
Mahela: We gave ourselves a chance but Ronnie and Shiv batted really well. We had few half chances but couldn't capitalise. But West Indies played some very good cricket and deserved to win. It has been a tough series but we have thoroughly enjoyed it. Both teams should take credit for the way we performed. I am looking forward to the ODI series."
Gayle Well done to the guys. It was a shaky start but they came out on the top in the end. The bowlers did a tremendous job, Taylor, Fidel. It was a terrific effort from Sarwan. Credit to Mahela and his team. It was a good series, We enjoyed every minute of it. This win does lots of good for the morale of the team. We have come from behind to equal the series."
Man of the Match and Man of the Series : Sarwan : It was an important innings. It was important to get the partnership with Shiv. I have been positive, picking the right balls to hit. I have continue in this way. It has been hard work back, it has taken ten months to come back. Chris has been doing a wonderful job, every one has been around him and supporting him.
Mahela and Gayle come out and accept the series Trophy, which is shared by the two teams. Murali takes the cup from Gayle and holds it aloft with a big smile. Everyone is happy. Let's go home!
This is Sriram Veera, signing off. Thanks for tuning in over the last four days.
68.3
4
Murali to Smith, FOUR runs
68.2
•
Murali to Smith, no run
Smith comes down and tries to sweep, gets hit on the pad
68.1
1
Murali to Chanderpaul, 1 run
comes down the track, drives to mid-on and rushes across for a quick single. Three more to win.
end of over 682 runs
WI: 249/4CRR: 3.66
Devon Smith10 (16b 2x4)
Shivnarine Chanderpaul85 (145b 7x4)
Ishara Amerasinghe 13-0-43-0
Muthiah Muralidaran 24-4-87-1
67.6
2
MKDI Amerasinghe to Smith, 2 runs
short-pitched delivery, pulled to right of long leg where Vass runs across to make a tumbling stop.
67.5
•
MKDI Amerasinghe to Smith, no run
length delivery that straightened on the off stump line, defended to covers
67.4
•
MKDI Amerasinghe to Smith, no run
beaten on the drive. Full in length, moves away and Smith wanted to cover drive, bat met air and the ball took refuge in Sangakkara's gloves
67.3
•
MKDI Amerasinghe to Smith, no run
pushed to covers. They need 6 more.
67.2
•
MKDI Amerasinghe to Smith, no run
short in length, steered to left of gully where Vandort dives to make the stop. Sri Lanka are not relaxing it,. yet.
67.1
•
MKDI Amerasinghe to Smith, no run
full in length, cutting away, guided to backward point
end of over 67Maiden
WI: 247/4CRR: 3.68
Shivnarine Chanderpaul85 (145b 7x4)
Devon Smith8 (10b 2x4)
Muthiah Muralidaran 24-4-87-1
Ishara Amerasinghe 12-0-41-0
66.6
•
Murali to Chanderpaul, no run
spins away from the off stump, left alone
66.5
•
Murali to Chanderpaul, no run
slower one this time and Chanderpaul stretches well across to dead-bat it
66.4
•
Murali to Chanderpaul, no run
on the off stump line, steered to backward point
66.3
•
Murali to Chanderpaul, no run
short and wide, reaches out and mistimes a cut to covers
66.2
•
Murali to Chanderpaul, no run
quickish off break and Chanderpaul lets Sanga gather.
66.1
•
Murali to Chanderpaul, no run
flighted full, driven to mid-on
end of over 665 runs
WI: 247/4CRR: 3.74
Devon Smith8 (10b 2x4)
Shivnarine Chanderpaul85 (139b 7x4)
Ishara Amerasinghe 12-0-41-0
Muthiah Muralidaran 23-3-87-1
65.6
•
MKDI Amerasinghe to Smith, no run
full and straight, defended back to the bowler
65.5
1
MKDI Amerasinghe to Chanderpaul, 1 run
on the middle stump line, tucked behind square leg for a single
65.4
•
MKDI Amerasinghe to Chanderpaul, no run
slanted across Chanderpaul who shoulders arms
65.3
•
MKDI Amerasinghe to Chanderpaul, no run
from over the stumps this time, outside off, pushed to covers, sets off for a run, Smith is not interested and Chanders, who reached half-way, turned back, ran and dived into his crease
65.2
4
MKDI Amerasinghe to Chanderpaul, FOUR runs
Whack! Murder! Chanderpaul went back and across and lashed a short delivery to deep square leg boundary
Best performances - batters
Spike Graph
Wagon Zone
125 runs (199)
18 fours0 six
Productive shot
cut shot on back foot
39 runs
7 fours0 six
Control
88%
102 runs (172)
15 fours0 six
Productive shot
off side drive on front foot
30 runs
5 fours0 six
Control
82%
Match details
| Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad | |
| Toss | West Indies, elected to field first |
| Series | |
| Season | 2007/08 |
| Player Of The Match | |
| Player Of The Series | |
| Series result | 2-match series drawn 1-1 |
| Match number | Test no. 1872 |
| Hours of play (local time) | 10.00 start, Lunch 12.00-12.40, Tea 14.40-15.00, Close 17.00 |
| Match days | 3,4,5,6 April 2008 - day (5-day match) |
| Test debut | |
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| TV Umpire | |
| Reserve Umpire | |
| Match Referee | |
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