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06-Oct-2008 07:37:00 GMT
IBP XI v Australians, Hyderabad, 4th day

Yuvraj, Jaffer Final Day Star Against Aussies In Draw Match

Hyderabad: With little of interest in the mach by way of a result after Board President's XI skipper Yuvraj Singh applied closure to their second innings 47 minutes into to post-lunch session at 292 for for on Sunday. Australian captain Pointing made good the opportunity and had a valuable hit out in the middle ahead of the first Test in Bangalore beginning on Thursday.

Yuvraj had played his part in the morning session with a rollicking 113 with 7 boundaries and seven huge sixes as President's XI set Australia a target of 434 in 53 overs on the final day of the warm-up match. Having set as much and watched South Africa eke out a win with a then world records chase in Johannesburg.

When Australian 127/2 in 38 overs the shutters were pulled down 75 minutes after tea - Pointing looked good with an unbeaten 58 while his deputy Michael Clarke was 36 not out at here on Sunday.


Brief Score: Board President's XI 455 (Rohit 105, Kohli 105) and 292 for 4 dec (Yuvraj 113, Jaffer 93) drew with Australians 314 (Hussey 126*, Chawla 5-89) and 127 for 2 (Ponting 58*)


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