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Captain vs captain: Adam Gilchrist captains the way he bats- very aggressive and positive in his approach. He is a man totally in command and has made an impact on his side. His counterpart on the other side, Kevin Pietersen is somewhat similar in his approach, so it is a battle between two similar styles.

Key battles: Anil Kumble's experience will come in handy as he goes one on one against the old guard of Gilchrist and Herschelle Gibbs. Pieterson could turn to Kumble to stall Gilly and Gibbs in their tracks. On the other hand, expect the fiery Fidel Edwards to go hard at the solid Dravid. This is a contest from the text books and is likely to go down well with the purists.

Team news: Dravid and Kumble were given an off-day from training, but the rest of the squad too looks in fine form. Deccan have little to frown about, because their XI appears settled for now. No injury worries for now.