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1 total messages Started by Naresh Shah Tue, 23 Sep 1986 01:31
Historic result in the 1st cricket test - tie
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Author: Naresh Shah
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1986 01:31
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First cricket test match between India and Australia ended today
in a historic result - a tie. 

This is only the 2nd time in the history of test matches that a test
has ended in a draw. Australia had tied the only other test match
with West Indies in 1960 (I think). Scores : 

Australia - (1st innings) ~574 for 6 decl.
India - (1st innings) 397 all out.

Australia - (2nd innings) ~170 for 5 decl.
India - (2nd innings) 347 all out

Australia declared their 2nd innings before play on the 5th day
and set a challenging total of 348 for India with the entire 5th
day's play remaining (330 min. in India). For India, Gavasker scored 
90, Srikant 30+, Amarnath ~50, Shastri 40+  not out. India had 4 
wickets in hand with just 17 runs to win. Maninder Singh was the last 
man out with just one ball to go in the match. Maninder was at the
crease for only two balls.

Australian captain Alan Border said after the match that he was
extremely relieved by the result and that he did not expect India
to play so well.

I am sure this test match will be remembered for a long long time.
Congratulations to the Indian time for a memorable performance. 

Source : BBC Sports.

-Naresh Shah.

P.S. India drew the 1st Hockey match with Korea 1-1 at the Seoul Asiad.
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