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Though he was sure that India would never win, the aftermath did not tire him out
In India’s reply to the required 283 for victory, things were clear even after the last ball of the first over was bowled by Glenn McGrath. Sachin Tendulkar out for zero
Gilchrist was later caught by Rahul Dravid in the same manner. Sourav Ganguly and Mohammad Azharuddin returned before the replays of all these outs could be shown live.
McGrath took 3 wickets to break the Indian frontline lead. At 6.2 overs, the Indian scoreboard was 17 for 4.
It was a match that was watched in its entirety, despite the fact that India would never win that game again. What was seen later was never a boring sight.
Though the number of balls to the target was declining, he saw a team that batted very carefully and saved India’s pride in front of the Kangaroos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pm_PYV-vY4
Ajay Jadeja & Robin Singh
A formidable combination of 141 runs!
At the end of both the innings, Shane Warne’s balls kept hanging in the gallery, giving India a slight glimpse of victory.
With the final dismissal of Robin Singh, India’s waltz ended the fate and the match ended in a draw for Australia.
Meanwhile, Ajay Jadeja’s a stunning classic century.
Australia won the match by 77 runs.
(With this victory, the World Cup champions Australia will gain more strength in that tournament)
Ajay Jadeja hit 100 off 137 balls with seven fours and two sixes while Robin Singh hit 75 off 94 balls with three sixes and five fours.
However, on the day of the match, it was a highly anticipated match under the headline ‘Tendulkar and McGrath meet’ which were printed by all the Malayalam media in small and large columns.
23 years have passed since the commemoration of the first Super Six match between India and Australia in the 1999 World Cup.
Shameel Salah
Content Highlight: Ajay Jadeja and Robin Singh with a magnificent partnership against Australia in 1999 WC