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#2006

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Brett Lee and Warne vs Graeme Smith — Champions Trophy 2006

Australia vs South Africa

2006-11-05

Brett Lee's pace and Warne's spin working in tandem against Graeme Smith during the 2006 ICC Champions Trophy produced one of the great bowling partnerships targeting a specific batsman — Lee softening Smith with pace before Warne introduced himself with attacking left-arm variations.

#brett-lee#graeme-smith#2006
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Obstructing the Field — Inzamam's 2006 Dismissal Exposed a Forgotten Law

Pakistan vs England

2006-09-20

Inzamam-ul-Haq's 'Obstructing the Field' dismissal at The Oval in 2006 — the first such dismissal in Test cricket in 56 years — highlighted Law 37's ambiguity about what constitutes deliberate obstruction versus instinctive self-protection.

#obstructing-field#inzamam#2006
Serious

Jayawardene & Sangakkara's 624 — The Highest Partnership in Test History

Sri Lanka vs South Africa

2006-07-27

Mahela Jayawardene (374) and Kumar Sangakkara (287) added 624 runs for the 3rd wicket — the highest partnership in Test cricket history — as Sri Lanka piled up 756/5 declared and skipped to an innings victory.

#mahela-jayawardene#kumar-sangakkara#624-partnership
Serious

Mahela Jayawardene's 374 — One Run Short of the World Record

Sri Lanka vs South Africa

2006-07-31

Mahela Jayawardene batted for 752 minutes to score 374 against South Africa — the second-highest individual score in Test history, one run short of Brian Lara's record, as part of the 624-run partnership that broke the Test partnership record with Sangakkara.

#mahela-jayawardene#374#south-africa