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Match No 14 : Guyana vs Lions at Johannesburg on 19.09.10 : Lions won by nine wickets

Lions won this game by nine wickets providing the second occasion of a nine wickets victory in the tournament. RCB has won by nine wickets against Wayamba at Centurion on 12.09.10

E O’Reilley returned with figures of 4 for 27 in this game providing the eighth occasion of a bowler capturing four wickets in the tournament. Other occasions are – 4 for 24 by DP Nannes of Delhi vs Wayamba at Delhi on 11.10.09, 4 for 23 by DJ Bravo of Tri & Tob vs Somerset at Bangalore on 12.10.09, 4 for 21 by AB McDonald of Victoria vs RCB at Bangalore on 15.10.09, 4 for 17 by CJD Villiers of Eagles vs Somerset at Hyd-RGS on 16.10.09, 4 for 18 by R Ashwin of CSK vs Wayamba at Centurion on 15.09.10, 4 for 23 by DT Christian of South Aus vs RCB at Durban on 17.09.10 and 4 for 26 by SK Raina of CSK vs Victoria at P Elizabeth on 18.09.10

AN Petersen and R Cameron scored 57 not out and 78 not out in this game providing the 45^th and 46^th occasion of a batsman scoring fifties in the tournament.

AN Petersen {57 not out} and R Cameron {78 not out} scored fifties in this game providing the eleventh occasion of two batsmen scoring fifties in an innings in the tournament.

AN Petersen’s 57 not out in this game provide the 28^th occasion of an opening batsman scoring fifties in the tournament. His knock also provides the 14^th occasion of a captain scoring a fifty in the tournament.

AN Petersen’s 57 not out in this game is his second fifty of the tournament, the first being his 56 against South Australia at Centurion on 12.09.10.

With two fifties to his credit, AN Petersen became the ninth batsman to score two or more fifties, seventh opening batsman to score two or more fifties and fourth captain to score two or more fifties in the tournament.

AN Petersen’s 57 not out in this game represents his highest score in the tournament. His previous best was 56 against South Aus at Centurion on 12.09.10

AN Petersen {57 not out} and R Cameron {78 not out} scored fifties in Lions’s innings providing the eleventh occasion of two batsmen scoring fifties in an innings in the tournament.

AN Petersen and R Cameron added 133 runs in an unfinished stand for the second wicket in this game providing the seventh occasion of a three figure partnership in the tournament. The other six occasions are – 121 runs for the first wicket between PJ Hughes and DA Warner of NSW vs Tri & Tob at Hyd-RGS on 16.10.09, 112 runs for the first wicket between DJ Harris and M Klinger of South Australia vs Mumbai at Durban on 14.09.10, 137 runs for the third wicket between M Vijay and SK Raina of CSK vs Wayamba at Centurion on 15.09.10, 124 runs for the first wicket between DJ Harris and M Klinger of South Australia vs RCB at Durban on 17.09.10, 100* runs for the fourth wicket between JM How and K Noema-Barnett of Cent Dists vs Warriors at P Elizabeth on 18.09.10 and 147 runs for the first wicket between DJ Jacobs and AG Prince at P Elizabeth on 18.09.10

AN Petersen and R Cameron added 133 runs in an unfinished stand for the second wicket in this game providing first occasion of batsmen posting a three figure partnership for the second wicket in the tournament. The previous best was 93 runs partnership between R Dravid and LRPL Taylor of RCB vs Delhi at Bangalore on 17.10.09

Match No 8 : Bijapur Bulls vs Mangalore United at Bangalore on 19.08.10. Bijapur Bulls won by eight wickets

Opting to bat after winning the toss, Mangalore United put up a total of 142 for 7 in its twenty overs. It lost the opening batsman Bharat Chipli for zero of the second ball of the match {1 for 2}. K Nair and Niduvan repaired the damage by forging a 44 runs partnership for the second wicket. Accurate bowling by N Mulky saw Mangalore team lose two more wickets with the score board reading 4 for 54. Then ensued a face saving partnership of 75 runs for the fifth wicket between K Nair and D Sequiria. K Nair departed at 127 at 18,1 overs {score 7 for 127}. Mangalore United added 16 more runs in 11 deliveries and in the process lost two more wickets at 140 and 142.

K Nair held the centre stage with a well compiled half century. He scored 63 runs in 84 minutes and faced 52 deliveries. His innings contained four fours and a six. Nidhuvan scored 28 of 22 deliveries and hit 3 fours and a six. D Sequiria grafted his 35 runs in a stay of 39 minutes. His innings contained a six and no fours.

N Mulky {4 for 15} and S Jayaprakash {2 for 28} shared the six of the seven wickets that fell in Mangalore’s innings while one batsman was run out. N Mulky was the most successful bowler on the scene. He contained the Mangalore batsmen effectively as he bowled 12 dot balls of his 24 balls quota – a noteworthy effort from a right arm medium fast bowler.

Bijapur Bulls too started shakily by losing inform MR Beerala for 2 and the score board read 1 for 7. G Dhiman and Jayaprakash added 54 runs for the second wicket. G Dhiman departed at the score of 61 and Jayaprakash followed him at 62. One more wicket – that of DT Patil – fell at 64. Captain S Shinde departed at 76. Bijapur Bulls had lost four wickets for 15 runs in a space of 18 deliveries and were in a spot of bother. But the experienced ST Binny had the other ideas and thwarted the Mangalore team’s plans. He played with a lot of composure and assurance and added 44 runs for the sixth wicket in the company of N Mulky.

Though Bijapur Bulls lost two more wickets at 135, victory was always on the cards with experienced ST Binny holding the forte at the other end. He saw his team to a two wickets win. His contribution to the team’s win was invaluable. He came to the crease when his team was tottering at 5 for 76. He held one end firmly secure and top scored the innings with a well complied 47 not out. He stayed at the crease for 50 minutes and faced 32 deliveries. He hit three four and a six.

G Dhiman scored 34 runs of 27 balls with five fours, while Jayaprakash’s 24 came of 22 balls and contained 2 fours and a six.

Captain RK Sabhawal who kept the wickets had a field day behind the wicket as he effected three stumping dismissals – all of left arm spinner D Sequeria

Aleem {2 for 24}, S Arvind {1 for 24}, D Sequeria {3 for 31} and Azghar Pasha {1 for 29} were the bowlers who picked up the eight wickets that fell in Mangalore’s innings

Match No 7 : Malnad Gladiators and Mysore Maharaajas at Bangalore on 19.09.10 : Malnad Gladiators won by seven wickets

Put into bat after losing the toss, Mysore Maharaajas put up a decent total of 133 for 7 in its 20 overs. Opener KB Pawan {27}, C Raghu {25} and Skipper CJ William {22 not out} were the main contributors to the total. It was a sedate display by Mysore team against a disciplined bowling by Malnad team. Malnad bowlers posed all sorts of troubles for the Mysore batsmen and had them reeling at 101 for 6. A brilliant throw by R Ninan to the wicket keeper KC Avinash caught C Raghu short of his crease and he was run out for 25 {7 for 123 at 19.3 overs}. Lusty hitting by Skipper CJ William who scored ten runs of the last three deliveries saw Mysore team reach 133.

SL Akshay {2 for 40}, K Gowtham {2 for 22} and SK Moinuddin {2 for 16} shared the six wickets that fell in Mysore’s innings. There was one run out. SL Akshay conceded 40 runs and was the most expensive bowler while SK Moinuddin was the most effective bowler – both in terms of wickets captured and runs conceded – with his figures of 2 for 16

Malnad’s fielding was excellent as they took six catches with SL Akshay taking two of them. Their ground fielding was also good as they deprived the batsmen many runs.

Ganesh Satish led from the front in Malnad’s chase. Known for his perseverance to stay at the crease and also building up of partnerships, he remained not out on 58 and steered his team to a facile seven wickets victory. He stayed at the crease for 85 minutes and faced 55 deliveries. His essay contained four fours and a six. It was a perfect finish for Ganesh Satish as winning runs came of his bat.

He forged useful partnerships in this game – added 29 runs for the first wicket with Shashindra, 15 runs for the second wicket with Sanjay Kumar, 61 runs for the third wicket with Kunal Kapoor and 30 runs in an unfinished stand for the fourth wicket with Ryan Ninan

His 61 runs partnership with Kunal Kapoor for the third wicket shut Mysore team out of the race. Both the batsmen picked up the gaps well for their singles and twos, waited for the loose deliveries and punished them for boundaries and sixes. Kunal Kapoor scored 28 runs in a stay of 42 minutes in 32 deliveries and hit a four and a six. More importantly, Ganesh Satish and Kunal Kapoor showed the willingness to stay at the wicket and raised the third wicket stand which was worth 61 runs.

Kunal Kapoor departed at 105 and in came Ryan Ninan – known for his lusty hits. He did not disappoint his captain who was batting at the other end. Ninan scored 15 runs of the 13 deliveries he faced and hit a six.

For the losers, AB Sagar {1 for 27}, CJ William {1 for 11} and CS Raghavendra {1 for 22} shared the three wickets that fell in the victor’s innings

Match No 6 : Bangalore Brigadiers {Urban} vs Belgavi Panthers at Bangalore on 18.09.10 : Belgavi Panthers won by one run

It was any body’s game with the match going to the wire, but the team which had nerves in a tense finish won the game. Full credit must go to Belgavi Panthers for defending the total of 131 runs and winning the game by a whisker.

Batting first Belgavi Panthers scored 131 for 8 in its 20 overs. They had lost their seven wickets for 88 runs and were in a none too comfortable position, but a whirlwind stand of 43 runs for the eighth wicket between B Naveen and S Dhananjaya saw them to the total of 131 which in the end became a match winning total.

S Hoover {33 with 3 fours and 2 sixes}, B Naveen {22 not out with 1 four and a six} and S Dhananjaya {28 not out with one four and two sixes} were the mainstay of Panther’s innings.

S Hoover was concerned with a 20 run stand with BMV Uthappa for the fifth wicket and also ensured a 33 run stand with B Naveen for the seventh wicket.

DN Sagar {1 for 26}, Z Farooqi {2 for 19}, MV Prasad {1 for 36} and M Vinod {2 for 19} shared the six wickets that fell to bowlers. There were two run outs in Panther’s innings.

Bangalore Brigadiers started their innings confidently through S Ibrez and KL Rahul who added 26 runs for the first wicket. KL Rahul and N Shekawat added 17 runs for the second wicket. They lost four more wickets in a hurry and the score board read a dismal 76 for the loss of six wickets.

Seventh wicket stand between NV Prasad and M Vinod produced 13 runs, eighth wicket stand between M Vinod and DN Sagar yielded 25 runs and an unfinished stand of 16 runs for the ninth wicket took the scored to 130 for eight.

M Vinod was the top scorer in Brigadiers’ innings with 29 runs. His runs came in a stay of 29 minutes at the crease and he faced 15 deliveries. He hit one four and three sixes.

One run separated the victors and the vanquished. B Naveen captured four for 20 runs and was the pick of the Belgavi bowlers. Zeeshan Ali was a good foil to him with a bag of 3 for 20.

Match No 13 : Chennai Super Kings vs Victoria at Port Elizabeth on 18.09.10 : Match tied : Victoria won on one over eliminator

This game ended in a tie providing the second occasion of a tied game in the competition. The first tied game was between Eagles and Sussex at Delhi on 13.10.09

Victoria was dismissed all out for 160 providing the ninth occasion of a team dismissed all out in the tournament. Victoria became the second team to be dismissed all out after scoring 150 plus runs, the first team beng RCB – 154 vs South Australia at Durban on 17.09.10. Thus Victoria’s total of 160 represents the highest total by a team which has been dismissed all out in the competition

M Vijay of CSK {73} and DJ Hussey of Victoria {51} scored fifties in this game which represent the 43^rd and 44^th occasion of a batsman scoring fifties in the tournament.

M Vijay’s fifty in this game represent the 27^th occasion of an opening batsman scoring a fifty in the tournament. It is the second fifty by M Vijay in the tournament, the first being his 68 vs Wayamba at Centurion on 15.09.10

M Vijay’s two fifties represent the eighth occasion of a batsman scoring two or more fifties in the tournament. It also represents the sixth occasion an opening batsman scoring fifties in the tournament.

DJ Hussey’s 51 in this represent the 13^th occasion of a captain scoring a fifty in the tournament.

M Vijay’s 74 in this game was in a losing cause providing the 14^th occasion of a batsman’s fifty going in vain in the tournament

MEK Hussey and M Vijay added 68 for the first wicket in this game providing the 54^th occasion of batsmen posting a 50 plus runs partnership in the tournament. This stand also represents the 17^th occasion of batsmen posting a 50 plus runs partnership for the first wicket in the tournament

MS Wade and DJ Hussey added 55 runs for the third wicket in this game providing the 55^th occasion of batsmen posting a 50 plus runs partnership in the tournament. This stand also represents the ninth occasion of batsmen posting a 50 plus runs partnership for the third wicket in the tournament

BC McGain was run out for zero in this game providing the 48^th occasion of a batsman dismissed run out in the tournament. He became the first batsman to be dismissed run out while batting at Number eleven. His dismissal for zero provides the seventh occasion of a batsman dismissed run out for zero in the tournament.

SK Raina captured four for 26 in this game providing the seventh occasion of a bowler capturing four wickets in the tournament. He is second CSK bowler in the tournament to account for four wickets, the first being R Ashwin who had figures of 4 for 18 against Waymba at Centurion on 15.09.10. SK Raina became the first bowler in the tournament to witness his four wicket haul in vain as CSK lost the match on one over eliminator

AB McDonald, DP Nannes and BE McGain failed to score in Victoria’s innings with which the number of ducks in the tournament swelled to 46. This is also the first occasion of three batsmen scoring ducks in an innings in the tournament

As the scores were tied, the one over eliminator was resorted to. Victoria scored 23 runs of the over bowled by R Ashwin to which CSK scored with 13 runs of the over bowled by CJ Mckay

Match No 12 : Central Districts vs Warriors at Port Elizabeth on 18.09.10 : Warriors won by six wickets

Warriors win in this game was its third win in the tournament. Warriors became the seventh team in the tournament to win three ore more matches. – NSW {05}, Tri & Tob {05}, Cape Cobras {03}, RCB {03}, Victoria {03} and South Australia {03}

PJ Ingram was dismissed for zero in this game providing the 43^rd occasion of a batsman scoring a duck in the tournament. It was the second duck for PJ Ingram, the first occasion was against Victoria at Centurion on 15.09.10.

PJ Ingram became the fourth batsman to score two or more ducks in the tournament. Others are – RJ Quiney of Victoria {03}, HH Gibbs of Cape Cobras {02} and BJ Hodge of Victoria {02}

There were four fifties in this game – JM How {88*] and K Noema Barnett {53*} for Central Distrcits – DJ Jacobs {74} and AG Prince {64} for Warriors – which took the aggregates of fifties to 42 in the tournament

This is the first occasion in the tournament that a game has witnessed four fifties – two each from opposing sides.

JM How, DJ Jacobs, AG Prince scored fifties as opening batsmen in this game and with these the number of fifties by opening batsmen in the tournament swelled to 26.

JM How, DJ Jacobs, AG Prince scored fifties as opening batsmen in this game providing the fourth occasion of rival opening basmen scoring fifties in the tournament

JM How and DJ Jacobs scored fifties in this game providing the 11^th and 12^th occasion of captain scoring fifties in the tournament.

JM How registered his second fifty of the tournament when he scored 88 not out in this game. His other fifty was his 77 not out against Victoria at Centurion on 15.09.10. He became the fifth batsman in the tournament to score two or more fifties. Others are – JP Duminy of Cape Cobras, LRPL Taylor of RCB, PJ Hughes of NSW and M Klinger of South Australia

JM How registered his second fifty of the tournament when he scored 74 in this game. His other fifty was his 59 against Victoria at P Elizabeth on 13.09.10. He became the sixth batsman in the tournament to score two or more fifties. Others are – JP Duminy of Cape Cobras, LRPL Taylor of RCB, PJ Hughes of NSW, M Klinger of South Australia and JM How of Central Districts

JM How and DJ Jacobs became the second and third captains in the tournament to register fifties on two or more occasions. M Klinger of South Australia is the other captain who has scored three fifties

JM How and DJ Jacobs scored fifties in this game providing the second occasion of rival captains scoring fifties in the tournament. The first such occasion was – M Klinger of South Australia {78} and AN Petersen of Lions {56} scoring fifties at Centurion on 12.09.10

JM How {88*} and K Noema-Barnett {53*] scored fifties in Central Districts’ innings providing the ninth occasion of two batsmen scoring fifties in the tournament

DJ Jacobs {74} and AG Prince {64} scored fifties in Warriors’’ innings providing the fourth occasion of both batsmen scoring fifties in the tournament

DJ Jacobs {74} and AG Prince {64} scored fifties in Warriors’’ innings providing the tenth occasion of two batsmen scoring fifties in the tournament

JM How {88*} and K Noema-Barnett {53*} scored fifties which went in vain providing the 12^th and 13^th occasion of a batsman’s fifty in a losing cause in the tournament

JM How {88*} and K Noema-Barnett {53*} scored fifties which went in vain providing the second occasion of two batsmen’s fifies in a losing cause in the tournament. The other occasion was RCB’s LRPL Taylor’s 53 not out and RV Uthappa’s 51 in a losing cause against Cape Cobras at Bangalore on 08.10.09

JM How’s 88 not out went in vain in this game providing the fifth occasion of a captain’s fifty going in vain in the tournament. His score of 88 not out is the highest individual score by a captain which has gone in vain.

JM How became the first captain to witness two of his fifties in a losing cause – 77 not out against Victoria at Centurion on 15,09,10 and 88 not out against Warriors at P Elizabeth on 18.09.10

JM How and K Noema-Barnett added 100 runs in an unfinished stand for the fourth wicket in Central Districts’s innings. DJ Jacabs and AG Prince added 147 runs for the first wicket in Warriors’ innings providing the fifth and sixth occasion of a three figure partnership in the tournament.

JM How and K Noema-Barnett added 100 runs in an unfinished stand for the fourth wicket in Central Districts’s innings. DJ Jacabs and AG Prince added 147 runs for the first wicket in Warriors’ innings providing the first occasion of rival teams posting a three figure partnership in the tournament.

DJ Jacabs and AG Prince added 147 runs for the first wicket in Warriors’ innings providing the fourth occasion of a three figure partnership for the first wicket in the tournament. The other three are – 121 runs between PJ Hughes and DA Warner of NSW vs Tri & Tob at Hyd-RGS on 16.10.09, 112 runs between DJ Harris and M Klinger of South Australia vs Mumbai at Durban on 14.09.10 and 124 runs between DJ Harris and M Klinger of South Australia vs RCB at Durban on 17.09.10. Thus the 147 runs stand between DJ Jacobs and AG Prince in this game represents the record stand for the first wicket in the tournament.

DJ Jacabs and AG Prince added 147 runs for the first wicket in Warriors’ innings providing the record partnership in the tournament. The previous best was 137 runs partnership for the third wicket between M Vijay and SK Raina of CSK vs Wayamba at Centurion on 15.09.10

JM How and K Noema-Barnett added 100 runs in an unfinished stand for the fourth wicket in this game which is the record stand for the fourth wicket in the tournament. The previous best was 93 runs unfinished stand between D Ganga and DJ Bravo of Tri & Tob vs Cape Cobras at Hyd-RGS on 22.10.09

Central Districts innings contained two fifty partnerships in this game – 64 runs for the second wicket between JM How and BMK Patton and 100 runs in an unfinished fourth wicket stand between JM How and K Noema-Barnett – providing the tenth occasion of a team posting two fifty plus runs partnerships in the tournament

M Ntini of Warriors {none for 52} and DAG Bracewell {one for 54} conceded 50 plus runs in this game providing the third and fourth occasion of a bowler conceding 50 plus runs in the tournament.

M Ntini of Warriors {none for 52} and DAG Bracewell {one for 54} conceded 50 plus runs in this game providing the first occasion of rival bowlers conceding 50 plus runs in the tournament.

M Ntini of Warriors {none for 52} became the second bowler in the tournament to concede 50 plus runs without capturing a wicket in the tournament. The other bowler is A Mishra of Delhi had figures of none for 59 against RCB at Bangalore on 17,10.09.

Match No 11 : Royal Challengers Bangalore vs South Australia at Durban on 17.09.10. South Australia won by eight wickets

South Australia won this match by eight wickets which represent its third win in the tournament. It became the sixth team in the tournament to win three or more matches. Others are – NSW {05}, Tri & Tob {05}, Cape Cobras {03}, RCB {03}, Victoria {03}

RCB’s all out for 154 in this game provide the eighth occasion of a team being dismissed all out in the competition. RCB became the first team to be dismissed all out after posting 150 plus runs

CL White and D du Preez added 58 runs for the sixth wicket in this game providing the 49^th occasion of batsmen posting 50 plus runs partnership in the tournament. This stand provides the second occasion of a 50 plus runs partnership for the sixth wicket in the tournament

CL White and D du Preez added 58 runs for the sixth wicket in this game providing the eighth occasion of RCB batsmen posting 50 plus runs partnership in the tournament. RCB holds the record for most 50 plus runs partnership by a team in the tournament. NSW and Tri & Tob have posted five fifty plus runs partnerships in the tournament

D du Preez scored 46 runs in this game which is his highest individual score in T20 games. His previous best was 40 not out representing Eagles against Warriors on 13.0.08 at Port Elizabeth

RV Uthappa and DW Steyn scored zeroes in this game providing the 40th and 41st occasion of batsman scoring ducks in the tournament

DT Christian captured 4 for 23 in this game. He became the sixth bowler to capture four wickets in the tournament. Others are – 4 for 24 by DP Nannes of Delhi vs Wayamba at Delhi on 11.10.09, 4 for 23 by DJ Bravo of Tri & Tob vs Somerset at Bangalore on 12.10.09, 4 for 21 by AB McDonald of Victoria vs RCB at Bangalore on 15.10.09, 4 for 17 by CJD Villiers of Eagles vs Somerset at Hyd-RGS on 16.10.09 and 4 for 18 by R Ashwin of CSK vs Waymba at Centurion on 15.09.10

DJ Harris and M Klinger scored 57 and 69 respectively in this game providing the 37^th and 38^th occasion of a batsman scoring a fifty in the tournament. Their fifties also provide the 22^nd and 23^rd occasion of opening batsmen scoring fifties.

M Klinger’s 69 in this game represent the tenth occasion of a captain scoring a fifty in the tournament. M Klinger became the first captain in the tournament to register three fifties in as many games – 78 vs Lions at Centurion on 12,09.10, 50 vs Mumbai at Durban on 14.09.10 and 69 vs RCB at Durban on 17.09.10

M Klinger’s three fifties make him the first batsman to register three fifties in the tournament. It also earned him the distinction of becoming the first opening batsman to score three fifties in the tournament.

DJ Harris [57} and M Klinger {69} scored fifties in this game providing the eighth occasion of two batsmen scoring fifties in the tournament. It also provides the third occasion of both the opening batsmen scoring fifties in the tournament

DJ Harris [57} and M Klinger {69} scored fifties in this game providing the second occasion of same pair of batsmen scoring fifties in the tournament. It also provides the second occasion of same pair of both the opening batsmen scoring fifties in the tournament.

DJ Harris and M Klinger added 124 runs for the first wicket in this game providing the 50^th occasion of batsmen posting fifty plus runs partnerships in the tournament

DJ Harris and M Klinger added 124 runs for the first wicket in this game providing the fourth occasion of batsmen posting three figure partnerships in the tournament. The other three occasions are – 121 runs for the first wicket between PJ Hughes and DA Warner of NSW vs Tri & Tob at Hyd-RGS on 16,10.09, 112 runs between DJ Harris and M Klinger of South Australia vs Mumbai at Durban on 14.09.10 and 137 runs for the third wicket between M Vijay and SK Raina of CSK vs Wayamba at Centuiron on 15.09.10

DJ Harris and M Klinger added 124 runs for the first wicket in this game providing the third occasion of batsmen posting three figure partnerships for the first wicket in the tournament. The other two occasions are – 121 runs for the first wicket between PJ Hughes and DA Warner of NSW vs Tri & Tob at Hyd-RGS on 16,10.09 and 112 runs between DJ Harris and M Klinger of South Australia vs Mumbai at Durban on 14.09.10. Thus the 124 runs partnership between DJ Harris and M Klinger represent the highest partnership for the first wicket in this game.

DJ Harris and M Klinger added 124 runs for the first wicket in this game to become the only pair of batsmen to post the three figure partnerships for the first wicket on two occasions. The other occasion was – 112 runs vs Mumbai at Durban on 14.09.10.

GA Manou failed to score in this game providing the 42^nd occasion of a batsman scorng a duck in the tournament. GA Manou became the fourth wicket keeper to score a duck in the tournament. Others are – RD Christian, MS Wade and RV Uthappa.

RV Uthappa and GA Manou scored ducks in this game providing the first occasion of rival wicket keepers scoring zeroes in the tournament,

Match No 5 : Bangalore Provident {Rural} vs Shamanoor Davanagere Diamonds at Bangalore on 18.09.10 : Shamanoor Davangere Diamonds won by four runs

Put into bat Shamanoor Davanagere Diamonds scored 116 for 5 and held its nerves to defend the total by restricting Bangalore Provident {Rural} to 112 for 8, to win the game by four runs.

Veteran Yere Goud was at his best in this game and was the top scorer of the match. In a stay of 52 minutes he faced 31 deliveries and hit two boundaries in his score of 30. He forged partnerships of 18 runs for the second wicket with MA Agarwal, 41 runs for the third wicket in the company of SN Raju. SN Raju {23} was the next best scorer in Davanagere team.

A Katti {2 for 18}, A Jagan {2 for 22}, NC Aiyappa {27} and DH Sunil Kumar {1 for 27} shared the wickets that fell in Davanagere team.

Bangalore Provident were at a comfortable stage with the score board reading 95 for 5 in 17,1 overs. They needed 22 runs from 19 deliveries for a win. It lost four more wickets in 19 deliveries and scored 112 and fell five runs short of the target

SN Raju was particularly impressive with leather also and captured 2 for 12 in his four overs. P Magizhendan was most economical bowler conceding nine runs in his three overs.

VST Naidu {25}, Amit Verma {20} and MD Sarfaraz Ashraf {16} were the three batsmen to reach double figures of the ten batsmen who batted. Bangalore Provident batsmen could not handle the pressure and lost the game

Match No 4 : Mangalore United vs Mysore Maharaajas at Bangalore on 17.09.10. Mysore Maharajaas won by seven wickets under VJD Method

Intermittent rains and the wet outfield reduced this game to a nine overs a side. The match was started at 8.45 PM instead of the scheduled start of 6.30 PM.

Mangalore United batted first after winning the toss and scored 68 for 5 in the allotted nine overs. Bharat Chipli {12}, R Jonathan {18}, Md Azgar Pasha {14 not out} and Karun Nair {16} were the batsmen to reach double figures.

Chetan Williams {2 for 20}, C Raghavendra {2 for 10} and Tarun Muthanna {1 for 09} shared the wickets that fell in Mangalore United’s innings.

Mysore Maharaaja’s innings won the game by seven wickets scoring the required run with a consummate ease. KB Pawan and HT Sudhir Rao added 26 runs for the first wicket. Another useful unfinished stand of 30 runs for the fourth wicket between Nitin Bille and Manjunath SP ensured that the target was reached. They won by seven wickets under VJD method with a score of 69 for 3.

Nitn Bhille was the top scorer with 27 not out in a stay of 20 minutes. He was at the crease for 20 minutes and his knock contained two fours and two sixes.

Third One day : England vs Pakistan at The Oval on 17.09.10 : Pakistan won by 31 runs

Pakistan was dismissed all out for 241 in this game to provide the 18^th occasion of Pakistan dismissed all out against England. This total also provides the sixth occasion of Pakistan all out against after posting 200 plus runs. The six occasions are – 285 {46.5} at Lahore on 10.12.05, 263 {50.5} at The Oval on 22.05.92, 241 {49.4} at The Oval on 17.09.10, 222 {49.4} at Manchester on 19.07.82, 210 {47.2} at Rawalpindi on 19.12.05 and 207 {49.0} at Sharjah on 15.12.97

Pakistan has been dismissed all out at The Oval on three occasions – 263 {50.5} on 22.05.92, 241 {49.4} on 17.09.10 and 185 {44.0} on 20.06.03

Fawad Alam registered his third fifty of his one day career when he scored 64 in this game. The other two occasions are – 63 not out vs Hong Kong at Karachi on 24.06.08 and 63 vs Australia at Perth on 31.01.10. Thus his 64 in this game represent his highest individual one day score

Fawad Alam’s 64 in this game represent the 79^th occasion of a Pakistan batsman scoring a fifty against England in one day games. His knock also represents the 72^nd occasion of a Pakistan batsman scoring a half century against Pakistan.

Shahid Afridi was run out for 34 in this game providing the 59^th occasion of a Pakistan captain run out in a one day game. He became the fourth Pakistan captain to be dismissed run out against England. The others are – Imran Khan for 7 at Lord’s on 13.06.83, Abdul Qadir for 7 at Lahore on 18.11.87 and Ramiz Raja for 37 at Manchester on 24.08.92.

It is interesting to note that the time gap between Ramiz Raja’s run out and Shahid Afridi’s run out is 18 years and 13 days.

JA Anderson’s three wicket haul in this game gave him an aggregate of 25 wickets against Pakistan. He became the second England bowler to total 25 plus wickets against Pakistan after IT Botham who had captured 27 wickets

AJ Strauss became the sixth England batsman to aggregate 500 plus runs against Pakistan in one day games. The six batsmen are – AJ Lamb {830}, ME Trescothick {587}, AJ Stewart {551}, AJ Strauss {532}, GA Gooch {517} and MW Gatting {502}

AJ Strauss’ 57 in this game represent the 77^th occasion of an England batsman scoring a fifty against Pakistan. His knock also provides the 28^th occasion of an England opening batsman scoring a fifty against Pakistan.

AJ Strauss registered his fifth fifty against Pakistan which read thus – 94 at Lahore on 10.12.05, 50 at Southampton on 05.09.06, 78 at Nottingham on 08.09.06, 126 at Leeds on 12.09.10 and 57 at The Oval on 17.09.10. He became the fourth England batsman to score five or more fifties against Pakistan. Others are – AJ Lamb {06}, BC Broad {05} and RA Smith {05}

AJ Strauss registered his fourth fifty as an opening batsman against Pakistan – 50 at Southampton on 05.09.06, 78 at Nottingham on 08.09.06, 126 at Leeds on 12.09.10 and 57 at The Oval on 17.09.10. He became the third England opening batsman to score four or more fifties against Pakistan. The others are – BC Broad {05} and ME Trescothick {04

At the end of this game AJ Strauss has an aggregate of 1761 runs as England’s captain. He is the first England captain to amass 1700 runs.

His 57 in this game was his 12^th half century while leading England. He now shares the record for most half centuries by an England captain with N Hussain who also has scored 12 half centuries. AJ Strauss went past the 11 half centuries scored by MP Vaughan, another England captain.

AJ Strauss’ 57 in this game represent his 28^th fifty one day game. He went past KP Pietersen’s 27 fifties. ME Trecothick {33}, GA Hick {32}, AJ Stewart {32}, PD Collingwood {31}, GA Gooch {31}, NV Knight {30} and AJ Lamb {30} are the other England batsmen who have scored more fifties than AJ Strauss.

EJG Morgan’s 61 in this game provide the 78^th occasion of an England batsman scoring a fifty against Pakistan. It represents his 10^th one day half century and 13^th fifty.

Umar Gul returned with figures of 6 for 42 in this game providing the 52^nd occasion of a bowler capturing six or more wickets in a one day game. It also provides the 13^th occasion of a Pakistan bowler capturing six or more wickets in one day games. Umar Gul became the second bowler to account for six or more wickets in a one day game against England, the other being Waqar Younis who had returned with figures of 7 for 36 against Leeds on 17.06.01

Umar Gul became the tenth bowler to account for six or more wickets against England in one day games. He also earned the distinction of becoming the third bowler to capture six or more wickets against England in England. Others are – Waqar Younis of Pakistan – 7 for 36 at Leeds on 17.06.01 and GJ Gilmour of Australia – 6 for 14 at Leeds on 18.06.75

Umar Gul’s 6 for 42 in this game represent his second five wicket haul in one day games, the other being his 5 for 17 vs Bangladesh at Lahore on 15.09.03. Thus his 6 for 42 in this game represents his best bowling figures in one day games

Pakistan won this game by 23 runs providing its second win when it was dismissed all out by England. The first such win was witnessed when Pakistan coasted to a win by 13 runs at Rawalpindi on 19.12.05 after being dismissed all out for 210