India made very slow progress after losing the wickets of Das (41), Dasgupta (17), Dravid (7) and Ganguly (5). Sachin Tendulkar went on to make his 27th Test hundred and VVS Laxman 75 to add 118 for the fifth wicket. Tendulkar was not at his majestical best, but played a very valuable innings to save the Indian cause. Tendulkar hit a dozen boundaries and a huge six in his innings. Laxman was playing a neat innings before being dismissed looking for quick runs. Ashley Giles was easily the best of the bowlers finishing with the figures of 43.3-16-67-5