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Over41

1 run, 1 wicket

WI 146/10CRR: 3.56 RRR: 1.88

Brian Lara 40 (48b 6x4)

Sreesanth2/25 (8)

Well, a low-scoring encounter turns out to be close. India have snuck in a good win to boost their morale and leave this tournament just that much more exciting as it means they need a win in the final league match on Friday. The West Indies, led by Dwayne Smith, bowled extremely well to bowl India out for 162, but in reply they turned in a bad effort in the face of a spirited Indian bowling attack.

So this is the deal: India must win on Friday, thats obvious, while Australia can get through with a tie or a wash-out. The West Indies have to yet again address their woeful middle and lower order batting when chasing. They have three days to do so before the final.

Harbhajan Singh has been awarded the Man-of-the-Match award for his crucial 37 and 3 for 35.

That's all we have for you today. I hope you've enjoyed our coverage. Do join us for what promises to be a cracker on Friday, September 22. Until then, this is Jamie Alter signing off. Cheers, and good evening.

40.6

Sreesanth to Collymore, OUT

all over, thats it! A quick, good length delivery on middle and leg, Collymore is just rooted at the crease and gets hit in line, that one did keep slightly low, looks likely to take leg stump, every Indian goes up in appeal and the umpire slowly raises his finger! Sreesanth gets the final wicket, India have won by 16 runs, they've done their shot at the finals no harm

Corey Collymore lbw b Sreesanth 0 (5b 0x4 0x6 7m) SR: 0

40.5

Sreesanth to Lara, 1 run

good length ball on the stumps, Lara hops across and works it to the onside, Sreesanth makes great speed in moving to his left and collecting, he hurls the ball in, Baugh is not even in the frame but the throw misses the stumps, intense stuff here!

40.4

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Sreesanth to Lara, no run

good ball, lands outside off and swings away, Lara judges it and leaves it alone

40.3

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Sreesanth to Lara, no run

again outside off, not enough room to cut and he dabs it fine, ball goes to slip on the bounce

40.2

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Sreesanth to Lara, no run

fuller this time outside off, Lara hustles and defends to point

40.1

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Sreesanth to Lara, no run

short outside off, goes to pull but makes bad contact, ball thuds into his boot

Sreesanth is brought on now, crowd loves it

Over40

1 run, 1 wicket

WI 145/9CRR: 3.62 RRR: 1.80

Corey Collymore 0 (4b)Brian Lara 39 (43b 6x4)

Harbhajan Singh3/35 (8)

39.6

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Harbhajan to Collymore, no run

tossed up on middle and leg, goes to flick, just goes past Raina at short leg, Lara declines the single, end of a tight over

39.5

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Harbhajan to Collymore, no run

39.4

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Harbhajan to Collymore, no run

39.3

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Harbhajan to Collymore, no run

tossed up quicker on off stump, defended off the front foot

Corey Collymore, the last man, walks in to join his captain with 18 required from 64 deliveries, Dravid puts in a silly point and forward short leg, but no deep midwicket

39.2

Harbhajan to Baugh, OUT

he's gone! Tossed up outside off, its the arm ball, Baugh is leaden-footed as he has been for most of his innings, stands there and pokes at it, the ball kisses the edge and pops into Dravid's hands, he takes a good catch and West Indies are nine down, we have a cracker here

Carlton Baugh c Dravid b Harbhajan Singh 6 (12b 1x4 0x6 20m) SR: 50

39.1

Harbhajan to Lara, 1 run

width offered outside off, rocks back and cuts that past point for one

Over39

Maiden

WI 144/8CRR: 3.69 RRR: 1.72

Carlton Baugh 6 (11b 1x4)Brian Lara 38 (42b 6x4)

Ajit Agarkar2/22 (10)

38.6

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Agarkar to Baugh, no run

fullish outside off again, Baugh shoulders arms and allows it to pass safely, thats a maiden from Agarkar

38.5

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Agarkar to Baugh, no run

a good length outside off again, Baugh stands and just dabs at it and makes no contact

38.4

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Agarkar to Baugh, no run

38.3

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Agarkar to Baugh, no run

fuller in the slot on off stump, driven into the covers where Sehwag dives to his left and stops it, a good effort

38.2

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Agarkar to Baugh, no run

full outside off and its left alone with a stride forward and a raise of the shoulders

38.1

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Agarkar to Baugh, no run

good ball, pitches on a driveable length outside off, Baugh stands and looks to dab it fine but misses

Over38

11 runs

WI 144/8CRR: 3.78 RRR: 1.58

Carlton Baugh 6 (5b 1x4)Brian Lara 38 (42b 6x4)

Harbhajan Singh2/34 (7)

37.6

Harbhajan to Baugh, 1 run

once again tossed up outside off, driven hard to Tendulkar at mid-off who dives to his left and stops runs, 19 to get for West Indies

37.5

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Harbhajan to Baugh, no run

outside off, pushed to extra cover

India vs West Indies, 5th Match at Kuala Lumpur, Sep 20 2006 - Ball by Ball Commentary