Match Analysis

Anderson's milestone on sell-out day

Plays of the Day from the first day of the first Test in Galle

26-Mar-2012•Andrew McGlashan in Galle

'This attack gives me freedom' - Philander

The way the South Africa attack went about their work and applied pressure aggressively, without any let up through the first two sessions on Monday in Wellington, was a measure of how tough Test cricket could be

26-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Wellington

Petersen overcomes pressure with success, again

Petersen has dealt with pressure before and come out on top; the challenge this time was of a slightly different order

25-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda at Basin Reserve

Shahzad steps up again on the big stage

The next step in Afghanistan's journey is closing the gap between them and the second-tier Full Members. With players like Mohammad Shahzad forging an identity that commands attention, that day may come soon

24-Mar-2012•Peter Della Penna in Dubai

Hosts aim for more aggression and consistency

The hosts failed to keep the pressure on South Africa after claiming an early wicket and that's something they'll look to rectify on the second day

23-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda at Basin Reserve

Determined duo comes to Pakistan's aid

The performances of Sarfraz Ahmed and Aizaz Cheema played a critical role in the outcome of the Asia Cup final

23-Mar-2012•Siddarth Ravindran at the Shere Bangla National Stadium

Bangladesh have much to cherish even in defeat

An underdog always has the potential to create theatre and Bangladesh achieved that. They have succeeded in winning the hearts of their fans, and given the Asia Cup popularity

23-Mar-2012•Mohammad Isam at the Shere Bangla Stadium

Bangladesh jubilant, but not done yet

The celebrations were not restrained in Bangladesh after they made the final, but Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal said they were not yet finished

20-Mar-2012•Siddarth Ravindran in Mirpur

The master of the chase

Virat Kohli's adaptability is a key strength that's helped him play such a critical role in helping India overhaul big totals

19-Mar-2012•Siddarth Ravindran at the Shere Bangla National Stadium

Unstable batting hurting New Zealand

Bringing in an extra batsman would mean dropping one of the bowlers which could disturb a settled bowling attack. The problems stem from the top

17-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda at Seddon Park

Philander reaps rewards by keeping it simple

Vernon Philander's extraordinary success is due to three key things: consistency, movement and strategic use of his own limitations

17-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda at Seddon Park

Bowling puts India in another jam

Sachin Tendulkar could conceivably have scored a little quicker and helped India to 20 extra runs, but would the listless bowling have been able to defend even that?

17-Mar-2012•Siddarth Ravindran at the Shere Bangla National Stadium

For Bangladesh, there's always Mushfiqur

Apparently, the Bangladesh dressing room wasn't overly nervous when their kingpin, Shakib Al Hasan, was adjudged out with victory still some way off - they knew they still had Mushfiqur Rahim

17-Mar-2012•Mohammad Isam

New Zealand attack allows South Africa off the mat

New Zealand had South Africa reeling at 88 for 6 but their bowlers were unable to deliver the fatal blow, allowing South Africa to steal a first-innings lead

16-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Hamilton

Pakistan's middle order comes good at last

No matter how many batsmen Pakistan play, middle-order collapses seem to haunt them, much to Misbah-ul-Haq's chagrin. Finally, with Pakistan playing only six batsmen, Misbah and Umar Akmal gave the team a spine

15-Mar-2012•Siddarth Ravindran at the Shere Bangla Stadium

Sri Lanka overworked and imbalanced

They came to the Asia Cup after five games in 10 days in Australia and had their first practice the day of their first game. But it was the loss of their two allrounders that proved too big a blow for Sri Lanka to adjust to

15-Mar-2012•Siddarth Ravindran at the Shere Bangla Stadium

Steyn and Philander shatter New Zealand

New Zealand appeared to be well placed at 133 for 2 but Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander combined brilliantly to rip out the heart of the home side

15-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Hamilton

Roles reversed but partnership flourishes

Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli have had significantly different, if not contrasting, fortunes coming into the Asia Cup. But their partnership has remained solid as ever

13-Mar-2012•Siddarth Ravindran at the Shere Bangla National Stadium

Individuals shine in tournament opener

The opening day of Asia Cup's 12th edition in fact remained as exciting as the corresponding game from 2010, when a scintillating Shahid Afridi century almost overturned the hosts Sri Lanka

12-Mar-2012•Mohammad Isam at the Shere Bangla Stadium

New Zealand must show patience

Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum are naturally aggressive but must learn from Jacques Kallis to wait for run-scoring opportunities as they attempt a record chase

10-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Dunedin

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