Monday, January 16, 2006

Lahore Test: India 403-0 against Pakistan on day four



LAHORE: India scored 403 in its first innings on the fourth day of first Test match.
The match kicked off with delay due to bad light and hazy weather which was later halted due to the frustrating bad light.
The Pakistani team, which is hosting the series, remained unsuccessful in getting any wicket as rival Indian batsmen appeared firm and established on the pitch.
While sustaining stupendous performance Virender Sehwag hit the second fastest double century in Test history in 182 balls and remained not out at 247 runs. On the other hand, Indian captain Rahul Dravid finished his century.
Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid, who closed in on the world record opening partnership in the first Test against Pakistan, were unyielding on the crease with 128 runs at the close of match.
The bad weather and light expedited the match to end.

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