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IND win 3 - 0 IND gains 21 points; WI loses 21 points
Draw 1.5 - 1.5 WI gains 1 point; IND loses 1 point
WI win 3 - 0 IND gains 24 points; WI loses 24 points
Mumbai
09 - 12 October 2002
India won the toss and elected to bat first.� While the West Indies restricted the scoring to just 75 runs in the opening session, they failed to take a wicket and India went to lunch in the better position.� India reinforced their position during the afternoon session after Sehwag posted a century and they took the total to 175 without losing a wicket.� It was not until late in the evening session that West Indies finally broke through.� Bangar (55) and Sehwag (147) were caught and at stumps, India was very well placed at 2 for 278.
West Indies began the second day by dismissing Tendulkar (35)in the third over of the morning and soon afterwards, Ganguly (4) was trapped in front at 4 for 296.� India then consolidated and went to lunch at 4 for 342 after adding only 64 runs in the session.� India added a further 59 runs during the afternoon session before Laxman (45) was stumped in the final over before the tea break when the score was 5 for 401. Soon after play resumed, Dravid posted his fourth century in four Tests and his 14th overall.� However, soon afterwards he retired hurt with a leg injury on 100.� West Indies then turned the table and sent Harbhajan Singh (0), Kumble (0) and Zaheer Khan (0) back to the pavilion in the space of seven balls with the score suddenly 8 for 408.� Srinath (31) and Patel (21*) then took the total to 457 before Srinath was the last man out.� Dillon (3 for 54 off 31.2 overs) and Nagamootoo (3 for 132 off 47 overs) shared the bowling honours.� In reply, West Indies struggled through the remaining 14 overs after losing Gayle (7) and Hinds (1).� At stumps, West Indies was 2 for 33 needing another 225 runs to avoid the follow on.
The West Indies began the third day under enormous pressure and India exploited the conditions to dismiss Sarwan (22) and nightwatchman Dillon (21) to have the tourists in deep trouble at 4 for 59.� Hooper and Chanderpaul then consolidated and at lunch, West Indies was 4 for 91 needing a further 166 to reach the relative safety of the follow on target.� After lunch, Hooper (23) was caught and Hinds (9), Jacobs (0) and Nagamootoo (9) followed while Chanderpaul occupied one end.� At tea, West Indies was 8 for 145 and had effectively surrendered any hope of winning the Test.� Twelve runs were scored after tea before West Indies was bowled out for 157 runs with Collins (0) and Chanderpaul (54) the last man out.� India, with a first innings lead of 300 runs asked the tourists to bat again.� Despite losing Hinds (40), West Indies batted confidently and ended the day at 1 for 91, still 209 runs in arrears.
The fourth morning saw West Indies lose seven wickets before lunch for the addition of only 67 runs.� Gayle (42) went first followed by Sarwan (17), Hooper (1), Hinds (2), Jacobs (0), Nagamootoo (22) and Dillon (0).� The Test came to a mercifully quick end after lunch when Chanderpaul was left stranded on 36 not out after Collins (8) and Cuffy (0) were out in an innings total of 188.� Harbhajan Singh was the best of the bowlers with 7 for 48 off 28.3 overs as India won by an innings and 112 runs.
Second Test
Chennai
17 - 20 October 2002
West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first.� The openers batted watchfully and slowly during the first session and took the total to 40 before Hinds (18) was out.� At lunch, West Indies was 1 for 45.� The scoring pace almost doubled during the afternoon as India dismissed Hinds (18), Sarwan (19) and Hooper (35) while the West Indies added 73 runs to be 4 for 118 at tea.� Another batting collapse by the tourists saw them all out for 167 after Chanderpaul (27), Hinds (16), Breese (5), Dillon (4), Jacobs (9) and Lawson (0) were out in the space of 14 overs.� Kumble was the best of the bowlers with 5 for 30 off 23.3 overs.� In reply, India reached 31 runs without loss off eight overs when stumps were drawn.
Overnight rain delayed play on the second morning long enough for an early lunch to be taken.� When play resumed, India scored quickly and took the total to within 33 runs of the West Indies first innings for the loss of Sehwag (61) and Dravid (11) and at tea, India was in complete control at 2 for 134.� West Indies started to fight their way back during the evening session by dismissing Bangar (40), Ganguly (0) and Tendulkar (43) while India only added 56 runs to be 5 for 190 at stumps.
On the third morning, the West Indies undid all of their good work from the night before by dropping five chances and allowing the Indian tail to take the first innings lead to 133 by lunch.� West Indies did dismiss Laxman (24), but Harbhajan Singh (37), Patel (23) allowed India to go to lunch at 8 for 300.� India was bowled out for 316 soon after play resumed after and Srinath (39) and Khan (4) were dismissed.� Dillon was the best of the bowlers with 3 for 44 off 26 overs.� West Indies began to erase their 149 run deficit badly by losing Gayle (0) in the first over.� Thereafter, they raced to 1 for 90 at tea with only 60 runs required to force India to bat again.� However, India dismissed Gayle (42), Sarwan (17) and Hooper (46) to have West Indies in trouble at 4 for 186 at stumps.�
India took total control of the Test on the fourth morning by dismissing Hinds (2), Jacobs (0), Nagamootoo (22), Dillon (4) Jacobs (3) and Lawson (2) to have the West Indies all out for 229. Harbhajan Singh was the best of the bowlers with 4 for 79 off 30 overs.� At lunch, India was 0 for 28 in their 81 run chase.� West Indies refused to just lie down after lunch as Hooper dismissed both Sehwag (33) and Bangar (20).� However, India then cruised on to victory by eight wickets.
Third Test
Kolkata
30 October - 3 Novomber 2002
India won the toss and batted first. India got off to a good start, scoring at five runs per over until Sehwag (35) was out at 1 for 49. India then dropped Bangar before trapping Dravid (14) in front shortly before going to lunch slightly better placed at 2 for 98. West Indies again broke through twice during the afternoon session. Tendulkar (36) and Ganguly (30) were dismissed and India went to tea at 4 for 165 with the game back to an even poise. During the evening session, the West Indians claimed the ascendancy by dismissing Bangar (77) and Laxman (48) to have India 6 for 275 at stumps.
To convert their better position into a win, the West Indies needed to wind up the Indian innings as soon as possible on the second morning.� The Indians, however, had other ideas and added another 83 runs before being all out for 358 after Harbhajan Singh (6), Patel (47), Srinath (46) and Kumble (4) were dismissed.� Dillon was the most successful bowler with 3 for 82 off 22 overs.� In reply, West Indies were 0 for 23 at lunch.� India had no success during the afternoon as the West Indian openers batted through the session to take the total to 107 runs at tea.� After reaching his century, Hinds (100) was caught at 1 for 172 in the last hour of play.� India then stumped Sarwan (2) and bowled night watchman Dillon (0) with Harbhajan Singh taking all three wickets.� At stumps, West Indies were still in the better position at 3 for 189.
India dismissed Gayle (88) early on the third morning at 4 for 213 and later Hooper (19).� However, the West Indies took their total to 5 for 261 at lunch and were just 97 runs short of passing India's first innings total.� West Indies then batted through the afternoon session without losing a wicket while adding another 102 runs.� After Chanderpaul posted his century, the West Indies went to tea at 5 for 363 with a lead of 5 runs.� West Indies held out India for yet another session, increasing India's frustration, and at stumps, West Indies was in complete control at 5 for 446 with a lead of 88 runs.
India dismissed Chanderpaul (140) in the first over of the fourth morning and then the usual West Indian collapse occurred.� Samuels (104), Powel (0), Lawson (5) and Cuffy (0) left Jacobs stranded on 22 not out in an innings total of 497.� Harbhajan Singh was the best of the bowlers with 5 for 115 off 57.3 overs.� India began to wipe away the 139 run first innings deficit by losing Bangar (0) first ball and Sehwag (10) soon after at 2 for 11 with Dravid (17) falling just before India went to lunch at 3 for 51. West Indies dismissed Ganguly (16) during the afternoon, but Tendulkar and Laxman then took the total to 4 for 141 at tea. Tendulkar posted his century after tea as the West Indies were unable to break through. At stumps, India was 4 for 195 with the prospects of a draw rising.
West Indies continued to chase Tendulkar's shots around the ground and they were unable to break through as all their previous work was undone. The Indians batted through the final morning to take the total to 4 for 299 giving them a lead of 160 runs. West Indies finally dismissed Tendulkar (176) at 5 for 301. Thereafter, Patel (27), Harbhajan Singh (26) and Srinath (21) helped Laxman to be 154 not out when the match was declared a draw during the final session. Dillon (2 for 85 off 25 overs) and Cuffy (2 for 52 off 17 overs) shared the bowling honours.
