
Virender Sehwag: Appeared too cocky in his search for 200, took it very easy
Sachin Tendulkar: Not his fluent best. Was very unsure, which showed in the way he scored, but made up with a fine bowling spell
Sourav Ganguly: Still looking very rusty but hung around to help rebuild the innings
VVS Laxman: Never comfortable in his short stay at the wicket
Rahul Dravid: Flawless innings as he held the batting together with his measured approach
Yuvraj Singh: Looked very attractive during his cameo which gave much-needed momentum
Mohd Kaif: Fresh legs in the slog gave the innings the push beyond 250-mark
Irfan Pathan: Used the new ball to very good effect
Lakshmipathy Balaji: Played a very well defined support role as he tightened the noose
Anil Kumble: Looked on target and hungry as he topped India8217;s ODI bowling charts
Zaheer Khan: Lay-off showed its effects as the Baroda pacer struggled for rhythm