Ind vs. Pak, 2nd Test, 4th Day
Mar 19, 2005
Dravid proves again that he is the most valuable batsman in the Indian team by scoring centuries in both innings of this test. Karthik almost pulled off an "Akmal" in the 2nd innings. He painfully fell short of his century by 7 runs. The Indian team made identical scores of 407 in both innings. However, in the 1st innings, they were all out. In the 2nd, they declared with 1 wicket in hand.
Pakistan were set 422 runs for victory. Afridi, of course, raced to his half-century in as many balls. He was, fortunately for India, out in the 2nd last over of the day. He made a 59-ball 59. Pakistan now require 327 runs in 90 overs with 9 wickets in hand. Can Inzi, Youhana, Younis, Kamal, Razzaq, and Akmal score runs when it matters most? After 4 grueling days of cricket and under immense pressure, can these mortals deliver a historic victory? What will happen?
I have followed Pakistani cricket long enough to know that anything can happen. Though, I will make one prediction: the team that wins this test match will go on to win the series. How's that for pressure.
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