half-centuries

Both made half-centuries, with Raina top-scoring with 82 and Harbhajan making a brisk 70 before West Indies polished off the tail.

West Indies dominate first day of first Test against careless India 2011

The veteran duo both completed half-centuries to steer India to a commanding position of 229 for three in their second innings at stumps at the Kensington Oval.

India grind to safety and scent victory chance against West Indies 2011

While Ponting's half-centuries have bought him time, it has been nearly two years since his last century and his place remains awkward as his successor as captain, Michael Clarke, rebuilds the team, despite its brittle batting unit.

Ricky Ponting buys himself time with second half-century against India 2011

Both made half-centuries, with Raina top-scoring with 82 and Harbhajan making a brisk 70 before West Indies polished off the tail.

West Indies dominate first day of first Test against careless India 2011

A quick look at the results since summer arrived early suggests that most clubs have benefited from the firmer ground and, while 41-41 is exceptional, there have been half-centuries racked up by three clubs and anything less than 30 points in a game is rare.

European rugby up and running thanks to hot spring treatment | Shaun Edwards 2011

The Unicorns are yet to win in the competition this season, although half-centuries from James Campbell and James Ord gave them a sound footing with 234 for seven before Gidman's 106 dominated Gloucestershire's 238 for four in reply.

Sussex v Worcestershire | CB 40 round-up 2011

The crowds at the MCG have greeted him as if it were his last Test, rising to their feet to applaud him on his walk to the crease and again when he has raised his bat to salute them after his half-centuries.

Ricky Ponting buys himself time with second half-century against India 2011

Bresnan's innings at Trent Bridge took his Test average to 37.85 from seven innings, while Broad has scored more than 1,300 Test runs, including eight half-centuries and a top score of 169 against Pakistan last year, the second-highest Test score ever by a No. 9 batsman.

England Enjoying a BB Rating Jonathan Clegg 2011

The veteran duo both completed half-centuries to steer India to a commanding position of 229 for three in their second innings at stumps at the Kensington Oval.

India grind to safety and scent victory chance against West Indies 2011

In the Second Division, four Middlesex batsmen scored half-centuries against Northants, but Leicestershire's Will Jefferson got in and made it count against Surrey, going on to 135 before being caught behind off the leg-spinner Chris Schofield.

Danish Kaneria flogs a dead pitch while Hampshire make hay in the sun Richard Rae at the Rose Bowl 2010