Gambhir and Laxman scores double tons for India for the first time in history. This is very very special just because India set this record against World champions,Australia.Earlier today, Gambhir played the supporting role for VVS Laxman. But then Scored comfortably after Laxman reaching his 1oo whereas laxman scored freely by rotating his wrist superbly in the first session too. They together played without losing any wicket at lunch. Soon after lunch Gambhir reached his maiden Double ton that too against Australia as his highest score in the international arena. But fell to a loose shot to Watson. Sourav too followed him. With dhoni doing the cameo role fell for quick fire 27 runs. Laxman with tailanders played the lone hand.When we all waiting what would be the target for declaration, Kumble and laxman together put on 98 runs partnership to torment Australia once again. India all waiting for Laxman to Score his second double hundred against Australia to declare. He scored his double ton and India declared.Laxman has now scored four 150 plus score off his 6 century he scored against Australia so far. With massive 414 runs to avoid follow on Australia walked in to play with Openers Katich and under pressure Hayden. They too played well to walk away the field without losing any wicket. Australia is at 50/0 at the end of second days play. India is in full control of match. With restricting Australia to 300 will definitely favour India to win the match and to wrap up the series.
India 613/7d, Gambhir 206,Laxman 200*,Sachin 68,Kumble 45.
Aussie Bowling : Johnson 3, Watson 2,lee and katich 1 wicket each.
Australia 50/0.Hayden 16*,Katich 29* at the end of day 2.
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