Before anyone else says it, let me say it :

1) I get it: In Hayden's wicket, the ball may have missed the stump because of too much spin. It's still a very good ball.

2) The title of the post may be a bit misleading because Hayden is not a middle-order batsman. I titled the post that way because the middle and lower order went very quickly in this match.

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A lot gets talked about in this match : Bhajji Hat-trick, Laxman 281, Dravid 180. But I don't think enough people talk about Tendulkar's bowling (it doesn't get as much respect as it deserves).

Another thing I want to mention is that the Aussies played valiantly: great cricket from both sides.