| The Match
Hello, and welcome to the match! An exciting contest is anticipated - so here we go!
India won the toss and decided to BOWL first.
Pakistan took full advantage of a terrible toss decision by the Indian captain and they piled on a big 457ao including a hundred and fifty, a century and a 99! The pick of the Indian bowling coming from Aussie-Yank with 3-78.
PAKISTAN 1st INNS: 457/10
India's response to the big score was good, but they couldnt cross the 400 barrier and left Pakistan with a helpful lead of 80. Four half centuries guided the Indians to a good enough total, which still keeps them in the match. The pick of the bowlers being Pete with 3-69.
INDIA 1st INNS: 377/10 - Pakistan lead by 80 runs.
Pakistan again batted well with 78 from greg and 166* from Oliver, as they declared on 333/6, leaving India to chase down a big target of 414 to advance to the final. The best Indian bowler was again Aussie-Yank with 2-43.
PAKISTAN 2nd INNS: 333/6d - India require 414 to win.
India never looked like chasing down the target as they were comprehensively defeated as they scored 258/10. There were again 3 half centuries from the Indians, but thats about all. Pakistan's Pete took 4-53 and sealed a famous victory which advances the Pakistani's into the Pepsi Test Series Final as they won by a staggering 155 runs.
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