Rain stops play again, strong reply from West Indies

Kuala Lumpur, Sep 14 (UNI) Set a victory target of 310 by India, West Indies replied strongly scoring 141 for two at the end of 20 overs before rain stopped play in the second DLF Cup match at the Kinrara Oval here today.

West Indies captain Brian Lara was batting on 27 not out and Ramnaresh Sarwan was unbeaten on 37.

West Indies were well ahead of the Duckworth-Lewis par score of 112 Kuala Lumpur, Sep 14 (UNI) Set a victory target of 310 by India, West Indies replied strongly scoring 141 for two at the end of 20 overs before rain stopped play in the second DLF Cup match at the Kinrara Oval here today.

West Indies captain Brian Lara was batting on 27 not out and Ramnaresh Sarwan was unbeaten on 37.

West Indies were well ahead of the Duckworth-Lewis par score of 1122 at this stage when rain interrupted play.

Chasing a stiff asking rate, Chris Gayle and Shivnarine Chanderpaul picked up from their earlier first wicket partnership against Australia scoring runs at a brisk rate. But RP Singh got India the prize wicket of Chanderpaul who was brilliantl caught by Munaf Patel in the outfield.

Gayle was not disturbed by the dismissal and went hammer and tongs against the Indian opening attack of Ajit Agarkar and Irfan Pathan. Both the senior bowlers were soon removed from attack by skipper Rahul Dravid and the move paid off well.

If Singh accounted for Chanderpaul, Patel was instrumental in getting rid of dangerous looking Chris Gayle. Gayle had hit nine fours in his 35-ball knock of 45 when he edged a Munaf delivery to keeper MS Dhoni.

During the Indian tour of West Indies, West Indies skipper Brian Lara remarked he missed Sachin Tendulkar in the opposition. Perhaps buoyed by the challenge of Tendulkar at his return, Lara kept the West Indies hopes alive with a quickfire 27. vice-Captain Sarwan was giving him company on 37, setting the stage for an interesting contest.

UNI XC AY RS1942 at this stage when rain interrupted play.

Chasing a stiff asking rate, Chris Gayle and Shivnarine Chanderpaul picked up from their earlier first wicket partnership against Australia scoring runs at a brisk rate. But RP Singh got India the prize wicket of Chanderpaul who was brilliantl caught by Munaf Patel in the outfield.

Gayle was not disturbed by the dismissal and went hammer and tongs against the Indian opening attack of Ajit Agarkar and Irfan Pathan. Both the senior bowlers were soon removed from attack by skipper Rahul Dravid and the move paid off well.

If Singh accounted for Chanderpaul, Patel was instrumental in getting rid of dangerous looking Chris Gayle. Gayle had hit nine fours in his 35-ball knock of 45 when he edged a Munaf delivery to keeper MS Dhoni.

During the Indian tour of West Indies, West Indies skipper Brian Lara remarked he missed Sachin Tendulkar in the opposition. Perhaps buoyed by the challenge of Tendulkar at his return, Lara kept the West Indies hopes alive with a quickfire 27. vice-Captain Sarwan was giving him company on 37, setting the stage for an interesting contest.

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