100.1

Muralitharan to Laxman, 1 run, slower through the air and he easily tucks it wide of midwicket

100.2

Muralitharan to Sharma, OUT, And now we have a run-out! lunges forward and steers it towards short third man, they risk the single and Mathews fires a flat throw that hits the base of the stumps! Laxman's bat is on the line as the bail leaves the groove, Prasanna Jayawardene appeals and the third umpire takes a look, the affable Murali smiles, he has one last shot at 800. Will he, won't he?

VVS Laxman run out 69 (194m 127b 5x4 0x6) SR: 54.33

4 men around the bat

100.3

Muralitharan to Ojha, no run, comes well forward and defends to the off side

100.4

Muralitharan to Ojha, no run, safely kept away again! Murali's mother in law can't take the tension in the stands

100.5

Muralitharan to Ojha, 1 run, now he lunges forward and squirts it past silly point!

100.6

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, solid as ever in defense, I think Murali should fire a flat off break on the rough, why not?

Wel well it's Malinga! Will he do a Srinath?

101.1

Malinga to Ojha, no run, no wide I'm afraid, it's a full away swinger and Ojha squirts it out

101.2

Malinga to Ojha, 1 run, persists with the fuller ones, pushed to the off side, Malinga wants a wicket it seems!

silly point and a leg gully in place

101.3

Malinga to Sharma, no run, and Ishant nearly gloves it to the keeper! Interesting over already, down the leg side by Malinga

101.4

Malinga to Sharma, 1 run, steers a slower ball past cover and there's confusion over the second run, Ojha is sent back, who's the thrower? Murali of course, can't keep him out of the game

101.5

Malinga to Ojha, no run, fullish outside off and Ojha doesn't offer a shot, wise thing to do!

101.6

Malinga to Ojha, no run, on the stumps this time and safely defended away, the crowd can heave a sigh of relief now

102.1

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, tossed up and defended, Murali should try something different

102.2

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, tossed up on middle and same result

102.3

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, roiund the wicket this time and Ishant drives confidently through the covers

102.4

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, the doosra beats him completely! That's what he should do more

102.5

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, edged and...! Had there been a second slip that could have been 800! This one shot up and lobbed off the glove

102.6

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, another over goes, comes well forward and smothers the spin

103.1

Welegedara to Ojha, no run, stays behind the line and safely defends it away

103.2

Welegedara to Ojha, no run, the bowler bangs it in short and it's a slower ball, Ojha watchfully lets it go

103.3

Welegedara to Ojha, 1 wide, The quicker bouncer and Ojha is happy to let that go as well

103.3

Welegedara to Ojha, no run, bowls an inswinging yorker and he safely digs it out

103.4

Welegedara to Ojha, no run, bangs it in short this time and Ojha ducks under it, good stuff from Welegedara there, playing it safe for Murali

103.5

Welegedara to Ojha, no run, slides down the leg side and Ojha fails to make contact as he tries to run it down to fine leg

103.6

Welegedara to Ojha, 1 no ball, oversteps and Ojha steers it to backward point

103.6

Welegedara to Ojha, no run, another yorker and well kept out, another nervy over comes to an end

Just 2 fielders near the batsman

104.1

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, the doosra nearly foxes him, he keeps it out

104.2

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, that was close! Beaten in flight and and the ball clips the pads and just sails over the stumps, loud appeal for lbw

104.3

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, the doosra and he defends forward

104.4

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, appeal for lbw! Lands on leg but would that have hit? Another appeal, I need to see another replay

104.5

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run

104.6

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, safely pushed back to the bowler

Dilshan now

105.1

Dilshan to Ojha, no run, tossed up on the off stump and defended

105.2

Dilshan to Ojha, 1 run, pushed to mid-off and Murali has a shy at the stumps! Ojha just makes his ground

105.3

Dilshan to Sharma, 1 run, another risky single to mid-off, throw wide of the stumps again

105.4

Dilshan to Ojha, no run, full outside off and driven to cover

105.5

Dilshan to Ojha, no run, commits to the front foot and defends again

105.6

Dilshan to Ojha, no run, comes well forward and blocks out the spin

And still only two men around the bat!

106.1

Muralitharan to Sharma, 1 run, comes forward and drives towards mid-off

3 men around the bat for Ojha

106.2

Muralitharan to Ojha, 1 no ball, comes well forward and defends to the off side

106.2

Muralitharan to Ojha, 2 runs, down the leg side and whipped off the pads to the on side

106.3

Muralitharan to Ojha, no run, the quicker one and Ojha gets behind the line just in time to defend!

106.4

Muralitharan to Ojha, no run, comes over the wicket and there's sharp spin, watchfully left alone

106.5

Muralitharan to Ojha, no run, defended and the ball just drops short of slip, close call

106.6

Muralitharan to Ojha, no run, this one beats him as he prods forward, more anxiety for Murali and pretty much everyone else

107.1

Dilshan to Sharma, no run, luck smiles for Murali! Down the leg side and Ishant fails to run it down, Prasanna collects and whips off the bails in a flash, Ishant just manages to drag his boot back on time, third umpire takes a look, Murali must have skipped a heartbeat

107.2

Dilshan to Sharma, 1 run, tucks it down to fine leg

107.3

Dilshan to Ojha, no run, this one beats the outside edge

107.4

Dilshan to Ojha, no run

107.5

Dilshan to Ojha, no run, driven to the covers

107.6

Dilshan to Ojha, no run, thrusts his pad forward and left alone!

108.1

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, comes round the wicket, tossed up on off and safely defended

108.2

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, gets well forward and smothers the spin

Murali has a deep square and deep midwicket and only two men close to the bat

108.3

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run

108.4

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, lunges forward and defends

Getting a little dark here

108.5

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, stifled appeal for a bat pad! Forward short leg knew he didn't edge that

108.6

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, comes well forward and blocks out another over!

109.1

Dilshan to Ojha, no run, thrusts forward and shoulders arms

109.2

Dilshan to Ojha, no run, gets forward and defends to silly point

109.3

Dilshan to Ojha, no run, gets to the pitch of the ball and drives to cover

109.4

Dilshan to Ojha, no run, beaten on the drive! Well bowled by Dilshan

109.5

Dilshan to Ojha, no run, comes forward and steers it to point

109.6

Dilshan to Ojha, no run, drops it a fraction shorter and slower, safely shoulders arms

Murali's taken off the attack, it's Herath

110.1

Herath to Sharma, no run, comes forward and defends to the off side

110.2

Herath to Sharma, no run, drops it shorter and he chops it down to gully

110.3

Herath to Sharma, no run, silly point intercepts the drive

110.4

Herath to Sharma, 1 run, slower through the air and tucked to the on side

110.5

Herath to Ojha, no run, Chance Ojha stabbed at it and the ball lobbed in the air and dropped just short of Herath who dived forward

110.6

Herath to Ojha, no run, tossed up outside off and defended

Murali changes ends, still two men around the bat

111.1

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, tossed up outside off and defended

111.2

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, a lot of flight and safely defended

111.3

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, comes well forward and defends it

111.4

Muralitharan to Sharma, 2 runs, gives him width and he caresses it past the covers

111.5

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, nearly a bat-pad catch to forward short leg! No appeal this time, they knew he was safe

111.6

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, smothers the spin again

The clouds have cleared

Kanishkaa is off to grab lunch. This is Nitin back on.

112.1

Herath to Ojha, 3 runs, tossed up outside off and Ojha off drives nicely into the gap and they pick three.

112.2

Herath to Sharma, no run, drifts in from round the sticks on to middle stump, Ishant comes forward and drives to mid off

112.3

Herath to Sharma, no run, slightly shorter and on leg stump, Ishant reaches out and defends

112.4

Herath to Sharma, no run, back on middle and off straightening. Resolute defence from Ishant

112.5

Herath to Sharma, no run, floated wll wide outside off and Ishant has a swing at it and misses. He is disgusted with himself for that shot

112.6

Herath to Sharma, no run, on off stump and Ishant leans into the drive to mid off. Another over negotiated.

The batsmen have some drinks. Some message from the dressing room. Preety sure it is two words: "Keep batting"

113.1

Muralitharan to Ojha, no run, ambitious lbw appeal to an offie straightening from leg stump. Ojha is well forward in defending it

113.2

Muralitharan to Ojha, no run, opens the face and guides it just past silly point's reach

113.3

Muralitharan to Ojha, no run, gets forward on leg stump line and smothers the spin well into the off side

113.4

Muralitharan to Ojha, no run, shorter on leg stump, Ojha goes back and straight bats it nicely

113.5

Muralitharan to Ojha, 1 bye, slips down the leg and everyone misses it. A bye is taken.

An optimistic CM: "Guys remember a test match in mumbai in 2004 Vs Australia.. India set a target of 99 for Aussies.. and then bowled them out for 93.. so take heart from tht.. it can be repeated :)"

113.6

Muralitharan to Sharma, no run, full on off stump from round the sticks, Ishant moves that long front foot well forward and defends. He reminds me more and more of Jason Gillespie.. with the batting, not the bowling mind you.

Great stuff this from the tail-enders. Something positive for India to take out of the match, regardless of the result. It was dark sometime back but the sun has come out once again, and no sign of dark clouds on the horizon. Herath to continue after drinks.

114.1

Herath to Ojha, no run, tossed up on off stump and Ojha presses forward into the defensive

114.2

Herath to Ojha, no run, holds it back slightly, and Ojha searches on the front foot and it pops off bat or pad into safety

114.3

Herath to Ojha, 1 run, very full outside off and Ojha steers it past slip for one

114.4

Herath to Sharma, no run, on Ishant's middle and off, turning away he lunges forward and blocks

114.5

Herath to Sharma, no run, length ball on middle and leg straightening into Ishant who dead bats

114.6

Herath to Sharma, no run, spears in the arm ball into off and middle, Ishant picks it early and gets well behind

While Murali waits on his record, Kanishkaa has just broken his own for quickest ever lunch. He is back on commentary now.

115.1

Muralitharan to Ojha, no run, flighted on middle and off and defended to silly point

115.2

Muralitharan to Ojha, FOUR, in the air and high over mid-off! Ojha gets adventurous on seeing the flight and scoops it up

115.3

Muralitharan to Ojha, no run

115.4

Muralitharan to Ojha, OUT, 800 it is! The wait and the tension is finally over! Tossed up outside off and the four men around the bat wait in anticipation! Ojha lunges forward, edges it and Mahela falls to his left and takes the catch at first slip! No need to look anywhere for confirmation, straightforward and Murali is ecstatic. Wife, mother and mother in law can't contain their excitement in the stands, couldn't spot his dad there though

PP Ojha c DPMD Jayawardene b Muralitharan 13 (54m 50b 1x4 0x6) SR: 26.00

Murali is carried off the ground, holds the ball and salutes the crowd! Romantic end for Murali. He needed 8, and India gave him precisely that. No Bradmanesque farewell for Murali. All that's needed now is for Sri Lanka to win this game. They need 95, game's not over yet, but we can probably say it's all but over. They have time and weather in their favour.

Plenty of mails congratulating Murali. Here's one: Ankush: "What else could you ask for ... Wicket number 800 being the last wicket for the inning and one of his favourite entry on scoreboard c Jayawardena b Muralidharan". Mahela is also SL's leading run-scorer in Tests.

Ananth: "I wish to see Murali opening with Dilshan.. Being an entertainer throughout his career, the legend should showcase his batting skills one last time in a test match! What a player! Congrats MM!!"

Anthony, from Hong Kong: "Burgers for everyone at my trading desk tomorrow. Also need to explain to Chinese people who Murali is."

Graeme Smith (SA captain) on Twitter: "Murali 800 test wickets!!!!brilliant.great test career and a really good man.glad I don't need to face him in test cricket again:)"