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This is an archive article published on December 13, 1998
Kumble the saving grace
WELLINGTON, DEC 12: Indian bowlers failed to take advantage of ideal conditions against a weak opposition as Wellington reached a healthy...
Written by Press Trust Of India
December 13, 1998 12:00 AM IST
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WELLINGTON, DEC 12: Indian bowlers failed to take advantage of ideal conditions against a weak opposition as Wellington reached a healthy 273 for seven by close of play on the first day of their four-day match at Basin Reserve here today.
Only Anil Kumble could overcome the lack of bounce with variations on a wicket generous to seam and swing bowling, claiming four wickets for 56, even as the home side, led by a workman-like 99 179b, 14215;4 from skipper and Test discard Roger Twose, made the tourists work hard on the outfield.
For India, who decided to rest Sachin Tendulkar, skipper Mohammed Azharuddin, Venkatesh Prasad and Harbhajan Singh, makeshift captain Ajay Jadeja won the toss and chose to field.
Scoreboard
Wellington 1st innings: Phil Chandler c Mongia b Kumble 35, Roger Twose c Laxman b Kumble 99, Jason Wells c Mongia b Kumble 15, Tim Boyer c Dravid b Srinath 54, Chris Nevin b Kumble 9, R Petrie batting 34, James Franklin c Laxman b Joshi 3, Gavin Larsen b Robin Jr 3, M Jeffersonbatting 2; Extras: b7, lb5, w1, nb6 19. Total: for 7 wkts, 90 overs 273Fall of wickets: 1-74, 2-141, 3-193, 4-207, 5-232, 6-239, 7-259Bowling: Srinath 18-4-71-1, Mohanty 13-3-45-0, Robin Jr 15-6-37-1, Ganguly 7-2-24-0, Kumble 28-7-56-4, Joshi 8-1-27-1, Jadeja 1-0-1-0
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