An epic final match for Lara

Apr 21, 2007

Michael Vaughan shakes hands with Brian Lara, in his final match for West Indies, at the toss•Getty Images

Devon Smith and Gayle put on 131 for the first wicket•Getty Images

Lara unleashes a trademark square drive•Getty Images

15.3 Collymore to Bopara, OUT, that's a fine shot, cracking it square off the back foot, but it's brilliantly saved by Bravo at backward point. Oh and Bopara's going for a run but Bravo throws down the stumps - and hits, leaving Bopara comfortably short. Electric fielding from West Indies' best•Getty Images

46.2 Taylor to Pietersen, OUT, another big heave, but Taylor fire in a full delivery on and it crashes into the leg stump•Getty Images

Chris Gayle was in terrific form, smacking three sixes and 10 fours in a blistering 79•Getty Images

Smith struggled to match the attacking intent of Gayle but played a useful steadying hand in his 61•Getty Images

30.5 Broad to Samuels, OUT, what a desperate way to bring down the curtain on Lara's career. Samuels pushed the ball to mid-on, called for the run, Lara answered and almost immediately Samuels changed his mind, leaving Lara stranded.•Getty Images

26.3 Sarwan to Vaughan, OUT, cut to backward point, Vaughan was off for the single but Bravo picked up and scored a direct hit at the striker's end. The third umpire was called for but Vaughan, who wasn't even in the frame, wasn't hanging around and was back in the hutch by the time the decision came•Getty Images

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Lara walks through a guard of honour to start his final innings•AFP

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