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India ease to seven-wicket win
Scotland recovered from four early blows to reach 203, but a rain-revised target of 209 proved far too easy for India, who improved their on-the-road mark to 6-1
The Bulletin by Jamie Alter
16-Aug-2007
India 212 for 3 (Gambhir 85*, Uthappa 55) beat Scotland 203 for 9 (Hamilton 44, McCallum 41) by 7 wickets (D/L)
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How they were out
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Guided by an 82-run partnership between veteran Gavin Hamilton (44) and Neil McCallum (41), Scotland recovered from four early blows to reach 203, but a rain-revised target of 209 proved far too easy for India, who improved their one-day record to 6-1 after that horrible run at the World Cup. This was not one of the more convincing wins of the season for India, but with runs and wickets from their fringe players, such as Gautam Gambhir who made an unbeaten 85, it is a gentle feeler for a year that still holds 20 ODIs.
With Paul Hoffmann, in his last game, and John Blain giving no room to free the arms, Robin Uthappa and Gambhir had to rein in their naturally flamboyant ways. Uthappa, who has not played an ODI since the World Cup, was away with a four to fine leg but struggled to work the ball into the gaps despite taking guard over a foot outside his crease. There were more than seven overs between India's first and second boundaries but Uthappa finally found his footwork, and his confidence showed in bludgeoned drives and one spanking six in an opening stand of 104.
Full postYorkshire pay for their lack of vision
John Ward reports on the second day's play in the Championship match between Worcestershire and Yorkshire at Kidderminster
John Ward at Kidderminster
15-Aug-2007
Yorkshire 152 for 5 (McGrath 55) v Wocestershire
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Everybody, except perhaps Kent, should spare some sympathy for Worcestershire, which has been virtually a cricket-free zone for almost two months.
Even when they are finally able to play on a home ground - Kidderminster made a welcome return to the county circuit as a result of the disaster at New Road - a day and a half are lost due to the return of the wet weather before play can start. The anticipated large crowd, and the vital gate takings so desperately needed by the county club, have therefore been severely reduced.
If 35 overs constitutes a day's play, then it belonged to Worcestershire. Yorkshire paid heavily for their willingness to leave the field for bad light when they need to secure every possible point to regain lost ground at the top of the Championship, as their two top scorers of the day fell quickly after the resumption. Kabir Ali was the home side's champion, taking three vital wickets cheaply, although he did tend to be erratic.
Full postAmla and Dippenaar capitalise on their chances
Hashim Amla and Boeta Dippenaar both hit unbeaten hundreds as South Africa A scored 287 for 2 on the first day of their second match against Zimbabwe Select at Bulawayo
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15-Aug-2007
South Africa A 287 for 2 (Amla 115*, Dippenaar 103*) v Zimbabwe Select
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After a much better showing at Harare last week, Zimbabwe Select landed with a thump on the first day at Bulawayo as South Africa A cruised to 287 for 2 at the close. Hashim Amla and Boeta Dippenaar, the captain, both scored unbeaten hundreds in a second-wicket stand of 217 and both benefited from some poor fielding.
Dippenaar won the toss and batted on what proved to be a good batting track. Morne van Wyk and Imran Khan had an opening partnership of 51 which ended when Khan perished attempting a single that was never on. He pulled Prosper Utseya to square leg and set off for a quick run, but van Wyk remained rooted and Elton Chigumbura was left with the easiest task of whipping off the bails with Khan stranded in the middle of the park.
Fast bowler Christopher Mpofu then struck in the second over of his second spell of the morning when he trapped van Wyk leg-before for 30 with a rising delivery. He had already survived another close lbw shout earlier in the same over.
Full postSorry Bermuda slump to innings defeat
Netherlands took a little over a session to polish off Bermuda and ease to an innings-and-44-run win on the third day of the Intercontinental Cup match at Amstelveen
Cricinfo staff at Amstelveen
15-Aug-2007
Netherlands 410 beat Bermuda 183 and 183 (Leverock 52) by an innings and 44 runs
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Netherlands took a little over a session to polish off Bermuda and ease to an innings-and-44-run win on the third day of the Intercontinental Cup match at Amstelveen. The result takes Netherlands to the top of the table, but it is hard to see where Bermuda, who still face two ODIs at the weekend and another Cup match against Ireland next week, go from here.
Bermuda's only hope is that they will be boosted for the Irish leg of their European nightmare by some of the Under-19 squad who are currently in Canada. But a squad weakened by retirements and unavailability were outbowled and outbatted throughout by Netherlands.
Resuming on 51 for 3, still 176 shy of making Netherlands bat again. James Celestine, who was one of the few successes in Denmark last week, was run out in the third over and that set the tone for the day.
Full postSri Lankans triumph after initial jitters
Kaushal Lokuarachchi and Gayan Wijekoon stitched together a gritty 66-run partnership to lift Sri Lanka A to a thrilling win in a low-scoring game against India A at Nairobi
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15-Aug-2007
Sri Lanka A 106 for 6 (Lokuarachchi 37*) beat India A 102 (IK Pathan 44, Kulasekara 4-10)
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The chase started sedately, before Sri Lanka were rocked by a triple strike. Pathan trapped Dilruwan Perera leg-before in the seventh over with one that kept low; Pankaj Singh prised out Malinda Warnapura before Irfan struck again in the ninth over. A promising 19 for 0 turned to 24 for 3 and India had stormed their way back into the game.
Sri Lanka were to slip deeper into crisis when Praveen Kumar was introduced in the attack. India struck thrice again, in nine balls: Kumar took out Thilina Kandamby with a lifting delivery while Pankaj removed Silva for a second-ball duck before Udawatte was run out to leave Sri Lanka tottering at 40 for 6. Enter Wijekoon and Lokuarachchi.
Full postBig wins for Canada and Bermuda
Canada and Bermuda lived up to their pre-tournament favourites' tag by scoring convincing victories in their Americas Under-19 qualifiers in Toronto on Tuesday
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15-Aug-2007
Canada and Bermuda lived up to their pre-tournament favourites' tag by scoring convincing victories in their Americas Under-19 qualifiers in Toronto on Tuesday. Canada beat Argentina by nine wickets while Bermuda won their second match in a row by beating Cayman Islands by seven wickets.
Canada bowled out Argentina for 64 in 28 overs and then raced to victory in 9.5 overs for the loss of one wicket, ending Argentina's chances of qualifying for the U-19 World Cup. Asif Manjra, Usman Iqubal and Pratik Patel took three wickets each and opener Ruvindu Gunasekera ensured a healthy run-rate by scoring 35 off 33 balls.
Bermuda, who had crushed Bahamas by 195 runs on Monday, restricted Cayman Islands to 165 in 48.2 overs after asking them to bat. Cayman Islands captain Ramon Sealy once again top scored with 67 off 126 balls that included five fours. He had scored an unbeaten 76 against Bahamas. Malachi Jones picked up 4 for 38 for Bermuda while Stefan Kelly took 2 for 13.
Bermuda reached the target in only 30.4 overs for the loss of three wickets. Jones backed up his excellent bowling performance with an unbeaten 41 from 27 balls with six fours and one six. Jones added 79 for the fourth wicket with captain Rodney Trott (37 not out) after Bermuda were reduced to 87 for 3.
Full postEssex win floodlit opener
Essex beat Derbyshire by five wickets in the first match of the Twenty20 Floodlit Cup at Derby
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15-Aug-2007
Essex 107 for 5 (ten Doeschate 24*) beat Derbyshire 106 for 5 (Poynton 25*) by five wickets
Essex beat Derbyshire by five wickets in the first match of the Twenty20 Floodlit Cup at Derby.
Now a triangular competition, with the PCA Masters XI joining last night's opponents in the tournament, the opening match was reduced to 16-overs-per-side after rain delayed the start to 7.35pm.
In a break from convention all of the bowling took place from the Grandstand End of the County Ground due to sunlight affecting the view of the batsmen from one end (the old scoreboard end) during the first innings.
Full postde Grooth ton boosts Netherlands
Bermuda are staring a three-day defeat in the face following another abject performance in the Intercontinental Cup at Amstelveen
Cricinfo staff at Amstelveen
14-Aug-2007
Bermuda 183 and 51 for 3 trail Netherlands 410 (de Grooth 196) by 176 runs
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Bermuda are staring a three-day defeat in the face following another abject performance in the Intercontinental Cup at Amstelveen. Netherlands racked up 410 and then reduced them to 51 for 3 by stumps, still 176 in arrears.
Tom de Grooth moved on from his overnight 70 but could not make a double-century, falling for 196. Still, he will be content with doubling his previous first-class best of 98 in his tenth first-class match. Alexei Kervezee, however, could not add to his 69, but their opening stand was worth 155.
He then watched his colleagues pass the 400-mark, although de Grooth's was the only sizeable contribution. Nevertheless, there were two fifty-run stands.
Full postDurham consolidate strong position
Durham made the most of what play was available on a rain-truncated second day at Chester-le-Street
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14-Aug-2007
Durham 232 and 73 for 0 (Stoneman 26*, Di Venuto 44*) lead Surrey 183 by 122 runs
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Durham made the most of what play was available on a rain-truncated second day at Chester-le-Street. They killed off Surrey's tail early in the morning to remove them for 183 and then their openers eased them to a lead of 122 by the time stumps were drawn early.
Matt Nicholson was the overnight threat, but he added 8 to his 24 before becoming the first victim of the second day, Liam Plunkett's second wicket, caught by Shiv Chanderpaul. Plunkett then removed Jimmy Ormond on the same score - 176 - before Harbhajan Singh fell for 6, leaving Ottis Gibson with 4 for 50.
Gibson stepped up to fill the gap left by Steve Harmison who left the field with a stiff back after bowling two overs. Harmison was playing his second match after recovering from a hernia operation which ruled him out of the Test series against India. His fitness will be a worry because Durham are set to appear in their first ever final at Lord's on Saturday when they take on Hampshire in the Friends Provident Trophy final.
Full postKumar stars in facile win over Kenya
A tight bowling performance and some entertaining batting from the openers took India A to the easist of wins in their first one-dayer against Kenya at the Gymkhana Ground in Nairobi
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14-Aug-2007
India A 99 for 0 (Kumar 57*) beat Kenya 98 by 10 wickets
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A tight bowling performance and some entertaining batting from the openers took India A to an easy win in their first one-dayer against Kenya at the Gymkhana Ground in Nairobi. Praveen Kumar backed up Pankaj Singh's 4 for 29 with three economical wickets before blazing an unbeaten 57 from 27 deliveries to take India to their target of 99 in 7.4 overs.
Mohammed Kaif won the toss on an unusually chilly Nairobi morning and decided to put Kenya in. Singh struck with the first delivery of the third over when he got David Obuya to nick one behind to Parthiv Patel. Kumar removed his fellow opener Maurice Ouma, edging to second slip, Singh got rid of Tanmay Mishra and Kumar bowled Tony Suji to make it 18 for 4. Captain Thomas Odoyo managed 43 from 53 balls, amid further strikes from Singh, Kumar and Yo Mahesh, but his fall - he was last out - left India with the relatively simple target of 99.
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