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A rare feat for Ganguly

By Rajneesh Gupta
December 11, 2007 20:42 IST
Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday became only the third Indian batsman to aggregate 500 runs in a three-match series.

At the end of fourth day's play in the third Test against Pakistan in Bangalore, Ganguly's series aggregate stands at 506 runs at an average of 101.20. He, in fact, can get the Indian record on his name on Wednesday.

Virender Sehwag holds the distinction of the highest run-aggregate in a three-match series for India.

The details:

Batsman Series Mts Runs Avg 100 50
V Sehwag v Pak, 2004-05 3 544 90.66 2 1
SC Ganguly v Pak, 2007-08 3 506 101.20 2 1
VVS Laxman v Aus,2000-01 3 503 83.83 1 3
SM Gavaskar v Pak, 1978-79 3 447 89.40 2 2
SR Tendulkar v Aus,2000-01 3 446 111.50 2 1

Ganguly's performance is also the third-best by any batsman in a three-match series against Pakistan as is detailed below:

Batsman Series Mts Runs Avg 100 50
V Sehwag (Ind) 2004-05 3 544 90.66 2 1
MA Taylor (Aus) 1998-99 3 513 128.25 1 2
SC Ganguly (Ind) 2007-08 3 506 101.20 2 1
DI Gower (Eng) 1983-84 3 449 112.25 2 2
BC Lara (WI) 2006-07 3 448 89.60 2 1

Rajneesh Gupta

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