1.   On this early evidence, Durham will have difficulty in bowling out other counties and success will devolve on fourth-innings run chases.

2.   As Australia suffered early setbacks in run chase, much depended on Steve Waugh who appeared to be in good form.

3.   Australia came up short in a difficult run chase at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday night.

4.   Bevan had half-century partnerships with Shane Warne and Brett Lee before Andy Bichel joined him at the crease for the final chapter of the run chase.

5.   Bryan returned in his last over to pick up two more wickets and ruin the Australian run chase.

6.   India will bank heavily on its batting star Sachin Tendulkar for its run chase.

7.   India were off to a poor run chase as it lost its star batsman and skipper Sachin Tendulkar who scored only four runs.

8.   That made it difficult for other batsmen to attempt a run chase.

9.   The Australians never have lost a run chase against Sri Lanka, winning all nine of the matches in which they have batted second.

10.   The Indian middle order made a heavy weather of their run chase and was forced into submission particularly by skipper Hansie Cronje and off-spinner Pat Symcox.