India’s win

India’s chase of England’s target began on a steady note as Sehwag and Jaffer gathered runs at a steady pace and in particular Sehwag began on a slow note as he was unsure of his place in the team because of the pressure put by by some good performances from youngsters.


Jaffer was the first one to go as he was caught on crease by a quick Hoggard who bowled with great purpose in the second innings.


Dravid who came in as next played his usual innings as the Indians cruised at steady pace.Though Sehwag was slow in his initial part of the innings he got his rhthym as he reached his 11 test half century of 67balls which may be the slowest fifty in his test carrer


Then he singled out Collingwood for special treatment as he hit a six and two fours in one over form him.With Dravid hitting the winning runs ,India cruised to 9 wicket win over to gain 1-0 lead in this three test match series.