Martin Guptill
@Saroj padhy
Lahiru Thirimanne Alex Hales Martin Guptill Ross Taylor Angelo Mathews Dinesh Chandimal Dwayne Bravo Seekkuge Prasanna Ajantha Mendis Dilhara Fernando Nuwan Pradeep
Ok you just changed the order there
| The new batsman is Tamim Iqbal. | |
| The new batsman is Tillakaratne Dilshan. | |
| The new bowler is Suranga Lakmal. | |
| 0.1 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 137.00kph, S Lakmal flings this through at decent pace. Short length outside off stump. T Iqbal cuts but can't time it properly. The batsmen only take one |
| 0.2 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 136.97kph, S Lakmal puts his back into this delivery. T Dilshan goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-on. No run |
| 0.3 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1lb, 136.94kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. T Dilshan plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more to the total |
| 0.4 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 133.35kph, Defensively played. T Iqbal struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 0.5 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 132.90kph, S Lakmal flings this through at decent pace and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. T Iqbal plays a punchy on-drive |
| 0.6 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 133.31kph, short and straight. T Iqbal plays that one with the full face of the bat. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Iqbal rightly sends him back |
| End of over 1 (2 runs) Basnahira Shockers 2 / 0 (RR: 2.00) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 0* (2b 0x4 0x6) Suranga Lakmal 1-0-1-0 Tamim Iqbal 1 (4b 0x4 0x6) | |
| The new bowler is Shane Watson. | |
| 1.1 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 132.19kph, good and straight. T Dilshan plays it gently through the off side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Dilshan rightly sends him back |
| 1.2 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 135.97kph, That continues on straight. T Dilshan cuts but can't time it properly. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 1.3 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 134.78kph, S Watson flings this through at decent pace. Wicket to wicket delivery. T Iqbal puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 1.4 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 134.38kph, S Watson is working up a decent pace here and he maintains a tight line outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cut. Easy single to be had there |
| 1.5 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 130.99kph, S Watson is working up a decent pace here and he maintains an off stump line. T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Easy single to be had there |
| 1.6 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 135.85kph, S Watson is working up a decent pace here. T Iqbal gets behind the ball and blocks it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| End of over 2 (3 runs) Basnahira Shockers 5 / 0 (RR: 2.50) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 2* (5b 0x4 0x6) Shane Watson 1-0-3-0 Tamim Iqbal 2 (7b 0x4 0x6) Suranga Lakmal 1-0-1-0 | |
| 2.1 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1lb, 136.86kph, That one goes on straight. T Dilshan is beaten by the movement. One more to the total |
| 2.2 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 131.61kph, T Iqbal late cuts but can't time it properly. Single taken |
| 2.3 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 4, 136.80kph, S Lakmal puts his back into this delivery. Can't cut it off. Four |
| 2.4 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 136.77kph, S Lakmal is working up a decent pace here and he hits a short length just outside off. T Dilshan drives but doesn't time it at all. Not in the gap |
| 2.5 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 6, 136.73kph, S Lakmal is working up a decent pace here. Wicket to wicket delivery. T Dilshan lofts this one and the ball just clears the ropes |
| 2.6 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1lb, 132.83kph, T Dilshan plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more |
| End of over 3 (13 runs) Basnahira Shockers 18 / 0 (RR: 6.00) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 12* (10b 1x4 1x6) Suranga Lakmal 2-0-12-0 Tamim Iqbal 3 (8b 0x4 0x6) Shane Watson 1-0-3-0 | |
| 3.1 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 135.15kph, S Watson maintains an off stump line. Defensively played. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Dilshan rightly sends him back |
| 3.2 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 132.22kph, short length just outside off stump. Defensive stroke. T Dilshan's technique had to be good to play that one |
| 3.3 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 135.80kph, S Watson flings this through at decent pace. Not much movement from this surface. T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. They take a single |
| 3.4 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 135.77kph, S Watson hits a short length outside off. T Iqbal on-drives but doesn't time it at all. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 3.5 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 135.60kph, S Watson puts his back into this delivery |
| 3.6 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 132.13kph, good length just outside off stump. Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| End of over 4 (3 runs) Basnahira Shockers 21 / 0 (RR: 5.25) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 14* (15b 1x4 1x6) Shane Watson 2-0-6-0 Tamim Iqbal 4 (9b 0x4 0x6) Suranga Lakmal 2-0-12-0 | |
| 4.1 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 4, 135.61kph, S Lakmal is working up a decent pace here and he maintains a tight line on middle. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cut. That runs towards the boundary. Four runs |
| 4.2 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 136.32kph, S Lakmal puts his back into this delivery and he maintains a tight line just outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cut. T Dilshan trots through for the single |
| 4.3 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 4, 132.66kph, S Lakmal puts his back into this delivery and he maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from T Iqbal as he plays a leg glance. Can't cut it off. Four |
| 4.4 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 136.62kph, That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap |
| 4.5 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 131.14kph, S Lakmal flings this through at decent pace and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. T Iqbal defends with a straight bat |
| 4.6 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 135.15kph, S Lakmal bowls this gun-barrel straight. T Iqbal defends with a straight bat. No runs taken |
| End of over 5 (9 runs) Basnahira Shockers 30 / 0 (RR: 6.00) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 19* (17b 2x4 1x6) Suranga Lakmal 3-0-21-0 Tamim Iqbal 8 (13b 1x4 0x6) Shane Watson 2-0-6-0 | |
| 5.1 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 132.73kph, S Watson puts his back into this delivery. Short length just outside off stump. T Dilshan goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 5.2 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Watson is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 5.2 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1lb, 133.70kph, T Dilshan swishes at this one and misses. One more |
| 5.3 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 130.87kph, S Watson puts his back into this delivery. T Iqbal defends with a straight bat. No runs taken |
| 5.4 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 130.66kph, S Watson pitches that one outside off. Aggressive late cut from T Iqbal. No runs taken |
| 5.5 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 135.57kph, T Iqbal plays a punchy square drive. One more |
| 5.6 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 2, 130.28kph, S Watson flings this through at decent pace. T Dilshan swats this one and he collects two |
| End of over 6 (5 runs) Basnahira Shockers 35 / 0 (RR: 5.83) | |
| Tamim Iqbal 9* (16b 1x4 0x6) Shane Watson 3-0-10-0 Tillakaratne Dilshan 21 (20b 2x4 1x6) Suranga Lakmal 3-0-21-0 | |
| 6.1 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 3, 131.51kph, S Lakmal maintains a tight line on middle. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. That's an exceptional effort by in the deep. Saved a sure single there |
| 6.2 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 134.76kph, S Lakmal puts his back into this delivery. T Dilshan plays it gently through the off side and he trots through for the single |
| 6.3 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 131.17kph, That continues on straight. T Iqbal pulls but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 6.4 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 2, 131.87kph, Excellent timing from T Iqbal as he plays a hook. T Iqbal pushes hard for two. Excellent running |
| 6.5 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 132.41kph, S Lakmal flings this through at decent pace and he hits a short length on middle. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 6.6 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 130.99kph, short length just outside off stump. T Dilshan goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| End of over 7 (7 runs) Basnahira Shockers 42 / 0 (RR: 6.00) | |
| Tamim Iqbal 15* (20b 1x4 0x6) Suranga Lakmal 4-0-28-0 Tillakaratne Dilshan 22 (22b 2x4 1x6) Shane Watson 3-0-10-0 | |
| 7.1 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 134.09kph, Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 7.2 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1lb, 131.86kph, short and straight. T Dilshan swishes at this one and misses. One more to the total |
| 7.3 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 130.23kph, S Watson is working up a decent pace here. T Iqbal goes back to defend it. No run |
| 7.4 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 4, 135.46kph, S Watson puts his back into this delivery and he maintains a tight line outside off. Through deep mid-wicket for four. Imperious |
| 7.5 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 130.18kph, Not much movement from this surface. T Iqbal plays a punchy square drive. Not in the gap |
| 7.6 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 6, 135.40kph, S Watson bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from T Iqbal as he plays a late cut. An audacious shot from T Iqbal. Six runs |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| End of over 8 (12 runs) Basnahira Shockers 54 / 0 (RR: 6.75) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 22* (23b 2x4 1x6) Shane Watson 4-0-21-0 Tamim Iqbal 26 (25b 2x4 1x6) Suranga Lakmal 4-0-28-0 | |
| 8.1 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 130.00kph, Defensive stroke. T Dilshan's technique had to be good to play that one |
| 8.2 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 132.24kph, S Lakmal is working up a decent pace here and he hits a short length just outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed drive. No runs taken |
| 8.3 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 130.46kph, S Lakmal puts his back into this delivery. Short and straight. T Dilshan plays that one with the full face of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 8.4 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 136.34kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. T Dilshan goes back to defend it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 8.5 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1lb, 130.00kph, short and straight. T Dilshan plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more to the total |
| 8.6 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 130.00kph, S Lakmal is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Iqbal rightly sends him back |
| End of over 9 (1 runs) Basnahira Shockers 55 / 0 (RR: 6.11) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 22* (28b 2x4 1x6) Suranga Lakmal 5-0-28-0 Tamim Iqbal 26 (26b 2x4 1x6) Shane Watson 4-0-21-0 | |
| 9.1 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 135.40kph, T Dilshan plays it gently through the leg side. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 9.2 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 4, 135.37kph, S Watson bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from T Iqbal as he plays an on-drive. Four runs |
| 9.3 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 135.34kph, T Iqbal plays it gently through the off side. Not in the gap |
| 9.4 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 2, 130.00kph, T Iqbal mistimes the stroke and pops the ball into the air. Luckily the ball evades everyone and plugs in the outfield. Two more runs |
| 9.5 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 130.00kph, S Watson is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains an off stump line. Defensively played. No run |
| 9.6 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 4, 134.05kph, S Watson hits a short length outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. No need to run for that. Four runs |
| End of over 10 (11 runs) Basnahira Shockers 66 / 0 (RR: 6.60) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 23* (29b 2x4 1x6) Shane Watson 5-0-32-0 Tamim Iqbal 36 (31b 4x4 1x6) Suranga Lakmal 5-0-28-0 | |
| The new bowler is Charith Jayampathi. | |
| 10.1 | Charith Jayampathi to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 120.00kph, C Jayampathi is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one just outside off. T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at short fine leg. No run |
| 10.2 | Charith Jayampathi to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 120.00kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. One more |
| 10.3 | Charith Jayampathi to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 121.95kph, No great pace there from C Jayampathi. T Iqbal leg glances but can't time it properly and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 10.4 | Charith Jayampathi to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 120.00kph, C Jayampathi pushes this through at no great pace and he maintains a tight line outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. They take a single |
| 10.5 | Charith Jayampathi to Tillakaratne Dilshan, WIDE, This delivery just skims past T Dilshan's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 10.5 | Charith Jayampathi to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 120.00kph, C Jayampathi is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Not much movement from this surface. T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Not in the gap |
| 10.6 | Charith Jayampathi to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 120.00kph, C Jayampathi bowls this gun-barrel straight. Hit straight to the fielder. That is a comfortable single |
| End of over 11 (4 runs) Basnahira Shockers 70 / 0 (RR: 6.36) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 25* (33b 2x4 1x6) Charith Jayampathi 1-0-4-0 Tamim Iqbal 37 (33b 4x4 1x6) Shane Watson 5-0-32-0 | |
| The new bowler is Sunil Narine. | |
| 11.1 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 4, 78.61kph, S Narine rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic leg glance. Four more to the total |
| 11.2 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 2, 76.17kph, A little more pace on this one. T Dilshan plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. Two more to the total |
| 11.3 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 70.00kph, S Narine floats a delivery to T Dilshan and he goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. No runs taken |
| 11.4 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 70.00kph, S Narine gives this one some air. Full length wide of off stump. T Dilshan cuts but can't time it properly. No runs taken |
| 11.5 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 81.71kph, The straight one now. T Dilshan cuts but can't time it properly. One more |
| 11.6 | Sunil Narine to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 73.06kph, Not finding much turn off this surface. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Iqbal rightly sends him back |
| End of over 12 (7 runs) Basnahira Shockers 77 / 0 (RR: 6.42) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 32* (38b 3x4 1x6) Sunil Narine 1-0-7-0 Tamim Iqbal 37 (34b 4x4 1x6) Charith Jayampathi 1-0-4-0 | |
| 12.1 | Charith Jayampathi to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 121.87kph, This one is military medium from C Jayampathi and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Defensively played. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Dilshan rightly sends him back |
| 12.2 | Charith Jayampathi to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 120.15kph, This one is military medium from C Jayampathi and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. T Dilshan plays it gently through the off side. Easy single to be had there |
| 12.3 | Charith Jayampathi to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 121.82kph, C Jayampathi ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Not much movement from this surface. Defended off the back foot |
| 12.4 | Charith Jayampathi to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 120.00kph, C Jayampathi bowls this gun-barrel straight. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 12.5 | Charith Jayampathi to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 4, 121.77kph, No chance for the fielder in the deep. Four more |
| 12.6 | Charith Jayampathi to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 120.00kph, short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. One more |
| End of over 13 (7 runs) Basnahira Shockers 84 / 0 (RR: 6.46) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 38* (42b 4x4 1x6) Charith Jayampathi 2-0-11-0 Tamim Iqbal 38 (36b 4x4 1x6) Sunil Narine 1-0-7-0 | |
| 13.1 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 4, 81.27kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. Through gully for four. Imperious |
| 13.2 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 71.62kph, Well-timed cut there. One more to the total |
| 13.3 | Sunil Narine to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 74.12kph, The straight one now. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. Not in the gap |
| 13.4 | Sunil Narine to Tamim Iqbal, 1lb, 70.68kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. T Iqbal plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more to the total |
| 13.5 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 4, 75.36kph, Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. Not quite where T Dilshan intended it to go |
| 13.6 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 2, 86.64kph, T Dilshan plays an extravagant cut. Glorious timing. T Dilshan pushes hard for two. Excellent running |
| End of over 14 (12 runs) Basnahira Shockers 96 / 0 (RR: 6.86) | |
| Tamim Iqbal 38* (38b 4x4 1x6) Sunil Narine 2-0-18-0 Tillakaratne Dilshan 49 (46b 6x4 1x6) Charith Jayampathi 2-0-11-0 | |
| 14.1 | Charith Jayampathi to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 120.00kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed pull. One more |
| 14.2 | Charith Jayampathi to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 4, 120.00kph, This one is military medium from C Jayampathi. T Dilshan plays an extravagant square drive. Glorious timing. Can't cut it off. Four |
| That's T Dilshan's 50! Well played. | |
| That brings up the phundred partnership between these two. Fantastic effort from T Dilshan and T Iqbal. | |
| 14.3 | Charith Jayampathi to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 3, 120.00kph, C Jayampathi pushes this through at no great pace and he maintains a tight line just outside off. T Dilshan swats this one. Three more to the total |
| 14.4 | Charith Jayampathi to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 120.00kph, C Jayampathi bowls this gun-barrel straight. Hit straight to the fielder. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 14.5 | Charith Jayampathi to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 121.66kph, C Jayampathi ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from T Iqbal as he plays a pull. Single taken |
| 14.6 | Charith Jayampathi to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 121.63kph, short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. That is a comfortable single |
| End of over 15 (10 runs) Basnahira Shockers 106 / 0 (RR: 7.07) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 57* (49b 7x4 1x6) Charith Jayampathi 3-0-21-0 Tamim Iqbal 40 (41b 4x4 1x6) Sunil Narine 2-0-18-0 | |
| Basnahira Shockers has taken the batting powerplay. | |
| Wayamba Wildkings makes a slight fielding change now. In comes 2nd slip and they have removed deep backward point | |
| 15.1 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 87.47kph, T Dilshan plays it gently through the off side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Dilshan rightly sends him back |
| 15.2 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 75.30kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. T Dilshan mistimes the stroke and pops the ball into the air. Luckily the ball evades everyone and plugs in the outfield. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 15.3 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 72.20kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. No runs taken |
| 15.4 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 71.60kph, S Narine tosses this one up to T Dilshan and he puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. T Dilshan plays it gently through the off side. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| Wayamba Wildkings makes a slight fielding change now. In comes cover. | |
| 15.5 | Sunil Narine to Tamim Iqbal, 6, 73.01kph, S Narine rips an offie that turns viciously away from the batsman. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. T Iqbal hammers this for six |
| 15.6 | Sunil Narine to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 70.00kph, S Narine floats a delivery to T Iqbal. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. Excellent timing from T Iqbal as he plays a leg glance. That is an excellent call by T Iqbal. One run |
| End of over 16 (8 runs) Basnahira Shockers 114 / 0 (RR: 7.13) | |
| Tamim Iqbal 47* (43b 4x4 2x6) Sunil Narine 3-0-26-0 Tillakaratne Dilshan 58 (53b 7x4 1x6) Charith Jayampathi 3-0-21-0 | |
| Suranga Lakmal will start a new spell. | |
| Wayamba Wildkings makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep point and they have removed cover | |
| 16.1 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 133.20kph, That continues on straight. T Iqbal pulls but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 16.2 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 136.48kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. That is a comfortable single |
| Wayamba Wildkings makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep point. | |
| 16.3 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1lb, 134.86kph, S Lakmal puts his back into this delivery and he pitches that one just outside off. T Dilshan misses it completely. One more |
| 16.4 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 136.42kph, S Lakmal bowls this gun-barrel straight. Hit straight to the fielder. No runs taken |
| 16.5 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 6, 134.38kph, S Lakmal maintains a tight line outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic square drive. T Iqbal lofts this one and the ball just clears the ropes |
| That's T Iqbal's 50! Well played. | |
| 16.6 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 136.36kph, S Lakmal flings this through at decent pace. Charith Jayampathi drops a sitter. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Iqbal rightly sends him back |
| End of over 17 (8 runs) Basnahira Shockers 122 / 0 (RR: 7.18) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 58* (54b 7x4 1x6) Suranga Lakmal 6-0-35-0 Tamim Iqbal 54 (48b 4x4 3x6) Sunil Narine 3-0-26-0 | |
| The new bowler is Sachithra Senanayake. | |
| 17.1 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 70.00kph, S Senanayake floats a delivery to T Dilshan and he plays a cover drive, the ball rears and takes the shoulder of the bat. No run |
| 17.2 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 70.00kph, T Dilshan plays a punchy cover drive. Not in the gap |
| 17.3 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 71.52kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. T Dilshan drives but can't time it properly and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 17.4 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 81.73kph, T Dilshan cuts but can't time it properly. Single taken |
| 17.5 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tamim Iqbal, 6, 73.83kph, full length outside off stump. T Iqbal plays a punchy on-drive. Six runs! Fantastic batting |
| 17.6 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 77.26kph, A little more pace on this one. T Iqbal plays it gently through the off side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 18 (7 runs) Basnahira Shockers 129 / 0 (RR: 7.17) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 59* (58b 7x4 1x6) Sachithra Senanayake 1-0-7-0 Tamim Iqbal 60 (50b 4x4 4x6) Suranga Lakmal 6-0-35-0 | |
| 18.1 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1lb, 130.90kph, T Dilshan is beaten all ends up. This is excellent bowling. One more to the total |
| 18.2 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 132.18kph, Not much movement from this surface. T Iqbal pushes this ball through the off side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 18.3 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 2, 130.00kph, Not much movement from this surface. T Iqbal plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Two more added to the total |
| 18.4 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 130.00kph, No great pace there from S Lakmal and he maintains a tight line outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic square drive. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 18.5 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 130.00kph, S Lakmal ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he maintains an off stump line. T Dilshan plays a punchy cover drive. Not in the gap |
| 18.6 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 133.04kph, S Lakmal is working up a decent pace here. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic square drive. Easy single to be had there |
| End of over 19 (5 runs) Basnahira Shockers 134 / 0 (RR: 7.05) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 60* (61b 7x4 1x6) Suranga Lakmal 7-0-39-0 Tamim Iqbal 63 (53b 4x4 4x6) Sachithra Senanayake 1-0-7-0 | |
| 19.1 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 2, 73.00kph, T Dilshan takes a couple of runs |
| 19.2 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1lb, 70.00kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. T Dilshan is beaten all ends up. This is excellent bowling. One more to the total |
| 19.3 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 78.86kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. Spanked through the off side. Great cut. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 19.4 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 4, 70.83kph, S Senanayake tosses this one up to T Dilshan. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. No need to run for that. Four runs |
| 19.5 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 70.00kph, S Senanayake floats a delivery to T Dilshan. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cut. T Dilshan trots through for the single |
| 19.6 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 70.00kph, S Senanayake tosses this one up to T Iqbal and he hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No runs taken |
| End of over 20 (9 runs) Basnahira Shockers 143 / 0 (RR: 7.15) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 67* (65b 8x4 1x6) Sachithra Senanayake 2-0-15-0 Tamim Iqbal 64 (55b 4x4 4x6) Suranga Lakmal 7-0-39-0 | |
| 20.1 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 130.00kph, This one is military medium from S Lakmal. T Dilshan plays a cut, but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 20.2 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 130.00kph, S Lakmal ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is an excellent call by T Dilshan. One run |
| 20.3 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 135.38kph, S Lakmal is working up a decent pace here and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Defensively played. No run |
| 20.4 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 130.00kph, This one is military medium from S Lakmal. That one goes on straight. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed pull. No runs taken |
| 20.5 | Suranga Lakmal to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 135.12kph, S Lakmal puts his back into this delivery and he pitches that one outside off. T Iqbal late cuts but doesn't time it at all. That is an excellent call by T Iqbal. One run |
| 20.6 | Suranga Lakmal to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 130.00kph, S Lakmal maintains a tight line just outside off. T Dilshan drives but can't time it properly. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| End of over 21 (3 runs) Basnahira Shockers 146 / 0 (RR: 6.95) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 69* (68b 8x4 1x6) Suranga Lakmal 8-0-42-0 Tamim Iqbal 65 (58b 4x4 4x6) Sachithra Senanayake 2-0-15-0 | |
| Wayamba Wildkings makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep backward point and they have removed 2nd slip | |
| 21.1 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 70.00kph, A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. Drops a sitter. Hit straight to the fielder at leg gully. No run |
| 21.2 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 80.25kph, Big turn from the spinner. Well-timed late cut there. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| Wayamba Wildkings makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep backward point and they have removed cover | |
| 21.3 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 70.00kph, Spanked through the off side. Great square drive. No run |
| 21.4 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 70.00kph, S Senanayake floats a delivery to T Iqbal. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. Defensively played. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 21.5 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 70.00kph, S Senanayake gives this one some air. T Iqbal plays it gently through the leg side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 21.6 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 72.39kph, A big offie now and it grips and spins away from the batsman. Hit straight to the fielder. Hit straight to the fielder at wide extra-cover. No run |
| End of over 22 (1 runs) Basnahira Shockers 147 / 0 (RR: 6.68) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 70* (70b 8x4 1x6) Sachithra Senanayake 3-0-16-0 Tamim Iqbal 65 (62b 4x4 4x6) Suranga Lakmal 8-0-42-0 | |
| Shane Watson will start a new spell. | |
| Wayamba Wildkings adjust the field. They have brought in deep point, deep extra-cover. Out goes 2nd slip, cover | |
| 22.1 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 133.12kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| 22.2 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 134.86kph, S Watson flings this through at decent pace and he maintains a tight line just outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 22.3 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 131.88kph, short and straight. Aggressive cover drive from T Dilshan and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 22.4 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 2, 134.70kph, T Dilshan plays an extravagant drive. Glorious timing. The ball beats the infielder and the batsmen run a couple |
| 22.5 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 6, 135.55kph, S Watson pitches that one just outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed drive. T Dilshan hammers this for six |
| And that's the 150 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| 22.6 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 130.38kph, S Watson bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from T Dilshan as he plays an on-drive |
| End of over 23 (8 runs) Basnahira Shockers 155 / 0 (RR: 6.74) | |
| Tamim Iqbal 65* (62b 4x4 4x6) Shane Watson 6-0-40-0 Tillakaratne Dilshan 78 (76b 8x4 2x6) Sachithra Senanayake 3-0-16-0 | |
| 23.1 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 70.00kph, Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. Hit straight to the fielder at short fine leg. No run |
| 23.2 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 87.89kph, Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 23.3 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 75.98kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 23.4 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 74.07kph, S Senanayake tosses this one up to T Dilshan. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. T Dilshan plays a drive, but can't time it properly. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Dilshan rightly sends him back |
| 23.5 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 70.00kph, T Dilshan plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing |
| 23.6 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 74.89kph, T Dilshan swats this one. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 24 (1 runs) Basnahira Shockers 156 / 0 (RR: 6.50) | |
| Tamim Iqbal 66* (64b 4x4 4x6) Sachithra Senanayake 4-0-17-0 Tillakaratne Dilshan 78 (80b 8x4 2x6) Shane Watson 6-0-40-0 | |
| Wayamba Wildkings adjust the field. They have brought in deep point, deep extra-cover. | |
| 24.1 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 0, 135.52kph, S Watson is working up a decent pace here and he hits a short length outside off. T Iqbal square drives but can't time it properly. No run |
| 24.2 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, 1, 131.48kph, S Watson puts his back into this delivery and he hits a short length outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. T Iqbal trots through for the single |
| 24.3 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 3, 132.50kph, S Watson maintains a tight line just outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. Three more to the total |
| 24.4 | Shane Watson to Tamim Iqbal, OUT, 132.78kph, S Watson flings this through at decent pace. T Iqbal was in no position to play that stroke. S Narine juggles the edge and takes it at the second attempt! |
| Tamim Iqbal c S Narine b S Watson 67 (106m 67b 4x4 4x6) SR: 100.00 | |
| The new batsman is Udara Jayasundera. | |
| 24.5 | Shane Watson to Udara Jayasundera, OUT, 130.11kph, S Watson maintains an off stump line. U Jayasundera was in no position to play that stroke. J Mendis juggles the edge and takes it at the second attempt! |
| Udara Jayasundera c J Mendis b S Watson 0 (0m 1b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00 | |
| The new batsman is Shehan Jayasuriya. | |
| 24.6 | Shane Watson to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 135.37kph, S Watson is working up a decent pace here and he maintains a tight line outside off. S Jayasuriya plays that one with the full face of the bat. No run |
| End of over 25 (4 runs) Basnahira Shockers 160 / 2 (RR: 6.40) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 81* (81b 8x4 2x6) Shane Watson 7-0-44-2 Shehan Jayasuriya 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) Sachithra Senanayake 4-0-17-0 | |
| 25.1 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 70.31kph, S Senanayake gives this one some air. That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. Defensively played. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Dilshan rightly sends him back |
| 25.2 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 87.83kph, S Senanayake spears this one in to T Dilshan. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic square drive. That is an excellent call by T Dilshan. One run |
| 25.3 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shehan Jayasuriya, 1, 73.76kph, That spun a long way away from the batsman after pitching. S Jayasuriya cuts but doesn't time it at all. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 25.4 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 70.43kph, S Senanayake floats a delivery to T Dilshan. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is an excellent call by T Dilshan. One run |
| 25.5 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shehan Jayasuriya, 1, 70.00kph, S Senanayake gives this one some air. That spun a long way away from the batsman after pitching. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 25.6 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 4, 70.10kph, S Senanayake puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. Not quite where T Dilshan intended it to go |
| End of over 26 (8 runs) Basnahira Shockers 168 / 2 (RR: 6.46) | |
| Shehan Jayasuriya 2* (3b 0x4 0x6) Sachithra Senanayake 5-0-25-0 Tillakaratne Dilshan 87 (85b 9x4 2x6) Shane Watson 7-0-44-2 | |
| 26.1 | Shane Watson to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 130.00kph, That one goes on straight. S Jayasuriya hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 26.2 | Shane Watson to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 131.89kph, short and straight. S Jayasuriya plays a punchy square drive |
| 26.3 | Shane Watson to Shehan Jayasuriya, 1, 130.00kph, That continues on straight. One more |
| 26.4 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 133.50kph, T Dilshan on-drives but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 26.5 | Shane Watson to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 1, 130.00kph, This one is military medium from S Watson. Short and straight. T Dilshan plays it gently through the off side. That is an excellent call by T Dilshan. One run |
| 26.6 | Shane Watson to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 134.75kph, S Watson flings this through at decent pace and he pitches that one outside off. S Jayasuriya swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| End of over 27 (2 runs) Basnahira Shockers 170 / 2 (RR: 6.30) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 88* (87b 9x4 2x6) Shane Watson 8-0-46-2 Shehan Jayasuriya 3 (7b 0x4 0x6) Sachithra Senanayake 5-0-25-0 | |
| Sunil Narine will start a new spell. | |
| Wayamba Wildkings makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep backward point and they have removed 2nd slip | |
| 27.1 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, WIDE, This delivery just skims past T Dilshan's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 27.1 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 71.95kph, S Narine tosses this one up to T Dilshan and he plays an extravagant cover drive. Glorious timing. Not in the gap |
| 27.2 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 4, 70.00kph, The ball beats the fielder and the outfield does the rest. Four more |
| 27.3 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 4, 70.00kph, S Narine floats a delivery to T Dilshan and he plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. Through gully for four. Imperious |
| 27.4 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 2, 70.00kph, The straight one now. T Dilshan plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Two runs taken. The return is over the stumps |
| 27.5 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 78.09kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. T Dilshan struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 27.6 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 77.68kph, T Dilshan defends off the front foot. No runs taken |
| End of over 28 (11 runs) Basnahira Shockers 181 / 2 (RR: 6.46) | |
| Shehan Jayasuriya 3* (7b 0x4 0x6) Sunil Narine 4-0-37-0 Tillakaratne Dilshan 98 (93b 11x4 2x6) Shane Watson 8-0-46-2 | |
| Sachithra Senanayake will start a new spell. | |
| 28.1 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shehan Jayasuriya, 1, 72.82kph, S Senanayake gives this one some air. Big turn from the spinner. S Jayasuriya on-drives but can't time it properly. Easy single to be had there |
| 28.2 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 70.00kph, full length just outside off stump. T Dilshan played that with soft hands. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 28.3 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 4, 83.76kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. The ball races away for a boundary |
| T Dilshan brings up his hundred. | |
| 28.4 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 70.00kph, T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No run |
| 28.5 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 73.13kph, S Senanayake floats a delivery to T Dilshan and he puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. T Dilshan plays that one with the full face of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 28.6 | Sachithra Senanayake to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 70.75kph, S Senanayake tosses this one up to T Dilshan. The straight one now. T Dilshan plays a punchy cut. Not in the gap |
| End of over 29 (5 runs) Basnahira Shockers 186 / 2 (RR: 6.41) | |
| Shehan Jayasuriya 4* (8b 0x4 0x6) Sachithra Senanayake 6-0-30-0 Tillakaratne Dilshan 102 (98b 12x4 2x6) Sunil Narine 4-0-37-0 | |
| 29.1 | Sunil Narine to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 70.00kph, S Narine floats a delivery to S Jayasuriya and he plays it gently through the leg side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 29.2 | Sunil Narine to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 70.87kph, S Narine floats a delivery to S Jayasuriya and he rips an offie that turns viciously away from the batsman. S Jayasuriya leg glances but can't time it properly. No run |
| 29.3 | Sunil Narine to Shehan Jayasuriya, 2, 71.41kph, S Narine tosses this one up to S Jayasuriya. Full length outside off stump. S Jayasuriya plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Two more runs |
| 29.4 | Sunil Narine to Shehan Jayasuriya, 4, 82.73kph, The ball smashes into the advertising boarding now. Four |
| 29.5 | Sunil Narine to Shehan Jayasuriya, 1, 70.00kph, S Narine floats a delivery to S Jayasuriya and he rips an offie that turns viciously away from the batsman. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. S Jayasuriya trots through for the single |
| 29.6 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 70.33kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No run |
| End of over 30 (7 runs) Basnahira Shockers 193 / 2 (RR: 6.43) | |
| Shehan Jayasuriya 11* (13b 1x4 0x6) Sunil Narine 5-0-44-0 Tillakaratne Dilshan 102 (99b 12x4 2x6) Sachithra Senanayake 6-0-30-0 | |
| 30.1 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 72.85kph, S Senanayake floats a delivery to S Jayasuriya and he rips an offie that turns viciously away from the batsman. S Jayasuriya cover drives but can't time it properly. No run |
| 30.2 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shehan Jayasuriya, 4, 71.75kph, Spanked through the off side. Great drive. Four more to the total |
| 30.3 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 70.00kph, S Jayasuriya plays an extravagant pull. Glorious timing. S Jayasuriya struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 30.4 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 80.45kph, S Senanayake pushes this one through slightly quicker. Big turn from the spinner. S Jayasuriya plays a leg glance, but can't time it properly and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 30.5 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 74.25kph, A big offie now and it grips and spins away from the batsman. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. No runs taken |
| 30.6 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 70.00kph, S Senanayake floats a delivery to S Jayasuriya and he puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. Excellent timing from S Jayasuriya as he plays a square drive. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Jayasuriya rightly sends him back |
| End of over 31 (4 runs) Basnahira Shockers 197 / 2 (RR: 6.35) | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 102* (99b 12x4 2x6) Sachithra Senanayake 7-0-34-0 Shehan Jayasuriya 15 (19b 2x4 0x6) Sunil Narine 5-0-44-0 | |
| 31.1 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 83.22kph, S Narine rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. T Dilshan cuts but can't time it properly. No runs taken |
| 31.2 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 77.31kph, T Dilshan lobs the ball into the outfield and it lands safely. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Dilshan rightly sends him back |
| 31.3 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 4, 73.28kph, The ball smashes into the advertising boarding now. Four |
| 31.4 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, 0, 70.00kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. T Dilshan on-drives but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. No run |
| 31.5 | Sunil Narine to Tillakaratne Dilshan, OUT, 72.24kph, T Dilshan can't get the on-drive away. J Mendis juggles the edge and takes it at the second attempt! |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan c J Mendis b S Narine 106 (132m 104b 13x4 2x6) SR: 101.92 | |
| The new batsman is Shoaib Malik. | |
| 31.6 | Sunil Narine to Shoaib Malik, 0, 70.00kph, S Malik goes on to the back foot and keeps it down |
| End of over 32 (4 runs) Basnahira Shockers 201 / 3 (RR: 6.28) | |
| Shehan Jayasuriya 15* (19b 2x4 0x6) Sunil Narine 6-0-48-1 Shoaib Malik 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) Sachithra Senanayake 7-0-34-0 | |
| 32.1 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shehan Jayasuriya, 1, 70.00kph, good length outside off stump. S Jayasuriya pushes this ball through the off side. One more |
| 32.2 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shoaib Malik, 0, 84.15kph, S Malik puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No run |
| 32.3 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shoaib Malik, 0, 70.00kph, S Malik cover drives but can't time it properly. No run |
| 32.4 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shoaib Malik, 0, 70.00kph, S Senanayake rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. S Malik plays it gently through the off side. No runs taken |
| 32.5 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shoaib Malik, 1, 78.96kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. Big turn from the spinner. S Malik puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 32.6 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shehan Jayasuriya, 1, 72.69kph, S Jayasuriya plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. The batsmen only take one |
| End of over 33 (3 runs) Basnahira Shockers 204 / 3 (RR: 6.18) | |
| Shehan Jayasuriya 17* (21b 2x4 0x6) Sachithra Senanayake 8-0-37-0 Shoaib Malik 1 (5b 0x4 0x6) Sunil Narine 6-0-48-1 | |
| 33.1 | Sunil Narine to Shehan Jayasuriya, 1, 77.60kph, A little more pace on this one. Good length outside off stump. S Jayasuriya drives but can't time it properly. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 33.2 | Sunil Narine to Shoaib Malik, 4, 70.54kph, S Malik plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. The ball races away for a boundary |
| 33.3 | Sunil Narine to Shoaib Malik, 0, 70.00kph, S Narine tosses this one up to S Malik. Defended off the back foot. No runs taken |
| 33.4 | Sunil Narine to Shoaib Malik, 1, 72.95kph, The straight one now. S Malik puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is a comfortable single |
| 33.5 | Sunil Narine to Shehan Jayasuriya, 1, 71.23kph, Big turn from the spinner. S Jayasuriya plays a punchy on-drive. The batsmen only take one |
| 33.6 | Sunil Narine to Shoaib Malik, 1, 70.50kph, S Malik drives but can't time it properly. One more to the total |
| End of over 34 (8 runs) Basnahira Shockers 212 / 3 (RR: 6.24) | |
| Shoaib Malik 7* (9b 1x4 0x6) Sunil Narine 7-0-56-1 Shehan Jayasuriya 19 (23b 2x4 0x6) Sachithra Senanayake 8-0-37-0 | |
| Suranga Lakmal will start a new spell. | |
| 34.1 | Suranga Lakmal to Shoaib Malik, 1, 131.13kph, S Lakmal maintains an off stump line. S Malik puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total |
| 34.2 | Suranga Lakmal to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 132.52kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. S Jayasuriya plays a square drive, but can't time it properly and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 34.3 | Suranga Lakmal to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 133.76kph, S Lakmal bowls this gun-barrel straight. S Jayasuriya plays it gently through the leg side |
| 34.4 | Suranga Lakmal to Shehan Jayasuriya, 2, 134.08kph, S Lakmal is working up a decent pace here. Short length outside off stump. Spanked through the off side. Great square drive. The batsmen run hard and complete a comfortable two |
| 34.5 | Suranga Lakmal to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 134.22kph, S Lakmal is working up a decent pace here. Short and straight. S Jayasuriya plays it gently through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 34.6 | Suranga Lakmal to Shehan Jayasuriya, 1, 135.24kph, S Lakmal puts his back into this delivery. That continues on straight. S Jayasuriya on-drives but can't time it properly and he trots through for the single |
| End of over 35 (4 runs) Basnahira Shockers 216 / 3 (RR: 6.17) | |
| Shehan Jayasuriya 22* (28b 2x4 0x6) Suranga Lakmal 9-0-46-0 Shoaib Malik 8 (10b 1x4 0x6) Sunil Narine 7-0-56-1 | |
| Shane Watson will start a new spell. | |
| 35.1 | Shane Watson to Shehan Jayasuriya, 4, 135.49kph, S Watson maintains a tight line on middle. S Jayasuriya swats this one. That's a boundary |
| 35.2 | Shane Watson to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 130.42kph, short length on middle stump. S Jayasuriya goes back to defend it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 35.3 | Shane Watson to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 131.01kph, S Watson is working up a decent pace here. That one goes on straight. S Jayasuriya plays it gently through the leg side |
| 35.4 | Shane Watson to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 135.40kph, S Watson bowls this gun-barrel straight. S Jayasuriya defends off the front foot. No runs taken |
| 35.5 | Shane Watson to Shehan Jayasuriya, 1, 135.22kph, S Watson is working up a decent pace here. Wicket to wicket delivery. S Jayasuriya puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 35.6 | Shane Watson to Shoaib Malik, 0, 131.25kph, S Watson is working up a decent pace here. That continues on straight. S Malik plays an extravagant cover drive. Glorious timing |
| End of over 36 (5 runs) Basnahira Shockers 221 / 3 (RR: 6.14) | |
| Shehan Jayasuriya 27* (33b 3x4 0x6) Shane Watson 9-0-51-2 Shoaib Malik 8 (11b 1x4 0x6) Suranga Lakmal 9-0-46-0 | |
| 36.1 | Suranga Lakmal to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 134.13kph, S Jayasuriya gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Jayasuriya rightly sends him back |
| 36.2 | Suranga Lakmal to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 135.83kph, That one goes on straight. S Jayasuriya plays it gently through the off side. No run |
| 36.3 | Suranga Lakmal to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 135.87kph, S Lakmal puts his back into this delivery. Good length outside off stump. Spanked through the off side. Great square drive. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 36.4 | Suranga Lakmal to Shehan Jayasuriya, 3, 130.00kph, S Lakmal is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Wicket to wicket delivery. Three more to the total |
| 36.5 | Suranga Lakmal to Shoaib Malik, 0, 135.03kph, S Lakmal puts his back into this delivery. S Malik plays it gently through the off side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 36.6 | Suranga Lakmal to Shoaib Malik, 1lb, 136.19kph, S Lakmal is working up a decent pace here and he hits a short length just outside off. That is an ungainly shot - S Malik is lucky not to have edged that. One more to the total |
| S Lakmal finishes up with a good, solid spell. | |
| Suranga Lakmal 0 / 49 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 37 (4 runs) Basnahira Shockers 225 / 3 (RR: 6.08) | |
| Shoaib Malik 8* (13b 1x4 0x6) Suranga Lakmal 10-0-49-0 Shehan Jayasuriya 30 (37b 3x4 0x6) Shane Watson 9-0-51-2 | |
| 37.1 | Shane Watson to Shoaib Malik, 2, 134.43kph, S Watson is working up a decent pace here. Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. The ball beats the infielder and the batsmen run a couple |
| 37.2 | Shane Watson to Shoaib Malik, 1lb, 130.00kph, S Watson ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he pitches that one just outside off. S Malik is beaten by the movement. One more to the total |
| 37.3 | Shane Watson to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 132.87kph, No runs taken |
| 37.4 | Shane Watson to Shehan Jayasuriya, 1, 132.14kph, That continues on straight. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 37.5 | Shane Watson to Shoaib Malik, 1, 134.80kph, S Watson puts his back into this delivery. Short and straight. S Malik trots through for the single |
| 37.6 | Shane Watson to Shehan Jayasuriya, 1, 130.00kph, This one is military medium from S Watson. That one goes on straight. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed hook. S Jayasuriya trots through for the single |
| A tad expensive from S Watson, but a decent outing for him today. | |
| Shane Watson 2 / 56 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 38 (6 runs) Basnahira Shockers 231 / 3 (RR: 6.08) | |
| Shehan Jayasuriya 32* (40b 3x4 0x6) Shane Watson 10-0-56-2 Shoaib Malik 11 (16b 1x4 0x6) Suranga Lakmal 10-0-49-0 | |
| Sachithra Senanayake will start a new spell. | |
| 38.1 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shehan Jayasuriya, 2, 70.00kph, S Senanayake floats a delivery to S Jayasuriya. That spun a long way away from the batsman after pitching. Excellent timing from S Jayasuriya as he plays a leg glance. S Jayasuriya collects two |
| 38.2 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shehan Jayasuriya, 1, 87.71kph, The leggie now and it turns into the batsman. S Jayasuriya lobs the ball into the outfield and it lands safely. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 38.3 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shoaib Malik, 0, 91.50kph, Well-timed cover drive there. No run |
| 38.4 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shoaib Malik, 0, 72.44kph, S Senanayake floats a delivery to S Malik. That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. S Malik drives but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 38.5 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shoaib Malik, 4, 70.00kph, Very classy from S Malik - no stopping this one |
| 38.6 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shoaib Malik, 0, 70.00kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. S Malik plays it gently through the off side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 39 (7 runs) Basnahira Shockers 238 / 3 (RR: 6.10) | |
| Shehan Jayasuriya 35* (42b 3x4 0x6) Sachithra Senanayake 9-0-44-0 Shoaib Malik 15 (20b 2x4 0x6) Shane Watson 10-0-56-2 | |
| Sunil Narine will start a new spell. | |
| 39.1 | Sunil Narine to Shehan Jayasuriya, 0, 70.00kph, S Narine tosses this one up to S Jayasuriya. Full length outside off stump. S Jayasuriya plays it gently through the leg side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 39.2 | Sunil Narine to Shehan Jayasuriya, 1, 77.35kph, A little more pace on this one. S Jayasuriya on-drives but can't time it properly. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 39.3 | Sunil Narine to Shoaib Malik, 0, 78.72kph, S Malik pushes this ball through the off side. Not in the gap |
| 39.4 | Sunil Narine to Shoaib Malik, 0, 70.00kph, S Narine tosses this one up to S Malik and he plays a punchy cover drive |
| 39.5 | Sunil Narine to Shoaib Malik, 0, 70.00kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cut. No run |
| 39.6 | Sunil Narine to Shoaib Malik, 1, 73.08kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| End of over 40 (2 runs) Basnahira Shockers 240 / 3 (RR: 6.00) | |
| Shoaib Malik 16* (24b 2x4 0x6) Sunil Narine 8-0-58-1 Shehan Jayasuriya 36 (44b 3x4 0x6) Sachithra Senanayake 9-0-44-0 | |
| 40.1 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shoaib Malik, 1, 70.13kph, S Senanayake gets this one to grip and turn. S Malik puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 40.2 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shehan Jayasuriya, OUT, 70.78kph, S Senanayake rips an offie that turns viciously away from the batsman. S Jayasuriya miscues a cut. Loose stroke from S Jayasuriya as the ball takes the edge and is caught |
| Shehan Jayasuriya c M Jayawardene b S Senanayake 36 (56m 45b 3x4 0x6) SR: 80.00 | |
| The new batsman is Shakib Al Hasan. | |
| 40.3 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shakib Al Hasan, 0, 70.00kph, S Senanayake gives this one some air. The straight one now. S Al Hasan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Not in the gap |
| 40.4 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shakib Al Hasan, 1, 79.60kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. S Al Hasan swats this one. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 40.5 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shoaib Malik, 0, 74.48kph, Hit straight to the fielder. Not in the gap |
| 40.6 | Sachithra Senanayake to Shoaib Malik, 0, 77.43kph, S Malik puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Not in the gap |
| S Senanayake finishes up with a good, solid spell. | |
| Sachithra Senanayake 1 / 46 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 41 (2 runs) Basnahira Shockers 242 / 4 (RR: 5.90) | |
| Shakib Al Hasan 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Sachithra Senanayake 10-0-46-1 Shoaib Malik 17 (27b 2x4 0x6) Sunil Narine 8-0-58-1 | |
| 41.1 | Sunil Narine to Shakib Al Hasan, 4, 75.83kph, That went to the boundary in a flash |
| 41.2 | Sunil Narine to Shakib Al Hasan, 0, 70.00kph, Defensively played. S Al Hasan struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 41.3 | Sunil Narine to Shakib Al Hasan, OUT, 72.92kph, S Al Hasan played that with soft hands. That is a very close shout. Looks good from our vantage point and, yes, he has to go |
| Shakib Al Hasan lbw S Narine 5 (3m 5b 1x4 0x6) SR: 100.00 | |
| The new batsman is Pawan Wickramasinghe. | |
| 41.4 | Sunil Narine to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 0, 71.80kph, S Narine gives this one some air. P Wickramasinghe defends with a straight bat |
| 41.5 | Sunil Narine to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 0, 70.00kph, S Narine rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. P Wickramasinghe plays it gently through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder at wide extra-cover. No run |
| 41.6 | Sunil Narine to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 1, 75.12kph, S Narine rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. Excellent timing from P Wickramasinghe as he plays a square drive. One more to the total |
| End of over 42 (5 runs) Basnahira Shockers 247 / 5 (RR: 5.88) | |
| Pawan Wickramasinghe 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) Sunil Narine 9-0-63-2 Shoaib Malik 17 (27b 2x4 0x6) Sachithra Senanayake 10-0-46-1 | |
| The new bowler is Jeevan Mendis. | |
| 42.1 | Jeevan Mendis to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 1, 73.42kph, J Mendis gives this one some air. A big leggie now and it grips and spins away from the batsman. P Wickramasinghe square drives but can't time it properly. Easy single to be had there |
| 42.2 | Jeevan Mendis to Shoaib Malik, 1, 75.57kph, S Malik plays it gently through the leg side. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 42.3 | Jeevan Mendis to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 0, 78.07kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. P Wickramasinghe swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. No run |
| 42.4 | Jeevan Mendis to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 1, 73.65kph, J Mendis floats a delivery to P Wickramasinghe and he puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. P Wickramasinghe puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is an excellent call by P Wickramasinghe. One run |
| 42.5 | Jeevan Mendis to Shoaib Malik, 1, 70.00kph, J Mendis floats a delivery to S Malik. Big turn from the spinner. S Malik plays it gently through the off side and he trots through for the single |
| 42.6 | Jeevan Mendis to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 0, 81.54kph, Not finding much turn off this surface. P Wickramasinghe plays it gently through the leg side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. P Wickramasinghe rightly sends him back |
| End of over 43 (4 runs) Basnahira Shockers 251 / 5 (RR: 5.84) | |
| Shoaib Malik 19* (29b 2x4 0x6) Jeevan Mendis 1-0-4-0 Pawan Wickramasinghe 3 (7b 0x4 0x6) Sunil Narine 9-0-63-2 | |
| 43.1 | Sunil Narine to Shoaib Malik, 2, 71.94kph, S Narine puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. S Malik plays an extravagant drive. Glorious timing. Two runs |
| 43.2 | Sunil Narine to Shoaib Malik, 1, 86.44kph, Breaks away from just off the straight. S Malik puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he trots through for the single |
| 43.3 | Sunil Narine to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 0, 70.00kph, full length just outside off stump. P Wickramasinghe cuts but doesn't time it at all. Not in the gap |
| 43.4 | Sunil Narine to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 0, 72.97kph, S Narine floats a delivery to P Wickramasinghe and he rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. P Wickramasinghe cuts but can't time it properly and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 43.5 | Sunil Narine to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 0, 79.28kph, Suranga Lakmal drops a sitter. No run |
| 43.6 | Sunil Narine to Pawan Wickramasinghe, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Narine is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 43.6 | Sunil Narine to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 1, 70.00kph, P Wickramasinghe puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is a comfortable single |
| Not the best of outings from S Narine. He'll want to forget this in a hurry. | |
| Sunil Narine 2 / 68 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 44 (5 runs) Basnahira Shockers 256 / 5 (RR: 5.82) | |
| Pawan Wickramasinghe 4* (11b 0x4 0x6) Sunil Narine 10-0-68-2 Shoaib Malik 22 (31b 2x4 0x6) Jeevan Mendis 1-0-4-0 | |
| 44.1 | Jeevan Mendis to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 0, 70.00kph, P Wickramasinghe played that with soft hands and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 44.2 | Jeevan Mendis to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 2, 70.18kph, Breaks away from just off the straight. Excellent timing from P Wickramasinghe as he plays an on-drive. P Wickramasinghe collects two |
| 44.3 | Jeevan Mendis to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 1, 72.27kph, J Mendis gives this one some air. Well-timed cut there. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 44.4 | Jeevan Mendis to Shoaib Malik, 0, 84.87kph, That spun a long way away from the batsman after pitching. S Malik puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Not in the gap |
| 44.5 | Jeevan Mendis to Shoaib Malik, 1, 70.00kph, A big leggie now and it grips and spins away from the batsman. S Malik swats this one. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 44.6 | Jeevan Mendis to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 4, 70.00kph, J Mendis gives this one some air. That runs away for four |
| End of over 45 (8 runs) Basnahira Shockers 264 / 5 (RR: 5.87) | |
| Shoaib Malik 23* (33b 2x4 0x6) Jeevan Mendis 2-0-12-0 Pawan Wickramasinghe 11 (15b 1x4 0x6) Sunil Narine 10-0-68-2 | |
| Charith Jayampathi will start a new spell. | |
| 45.1 | Charith Jayampathi to Shoaib Malik, 0, 120.00kph, This one is military medium from C Jayampathi. That one goes on straight. S Malik plays across the line and the ball finds the leading edge. No runs taken |
| 45.2 | Charith Jayampathi to Shoaib Malik, 0, 120.00kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cut. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 45.3 | Charith Jayampathi to Shoaib Malik, 3, 121.95kph, No great pace there from C Jayampathi. That continues on straight. S Malik did not quite get hold of this. They do well to run three |
| 45.4 | Charith Jayampathi to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 1, 120.00kph, That continues on straight. P Wickramasinghe square drives but can't time it properly. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 45.5 | Charith Jayampathi to Shoaib Malik, 4, 120.00kph, No great pace there from C Jayampathi. That continues on straight. S Malik plays an extravagant drive. Glorious timing. That's a boundary |
| 45.6 | Charith Jayampathi to Shoaib Malik, WIDE, This delivery just skims past S Malik's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 45.6 | Charith Jayampathi to Shoaib Malik, 0, 121.85kph, C Jayampathi is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains an off stump line. S Malik puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No runs taken |
| End of over 46 (9 runs) Basnahira Shockers 273 / 5 (RR: 5.93) | |
| Pawan Wickramasinghe 12* (16b 1x4 0x6) Charith Jayampathi 4-0-30-0 Shoaib Malik 30 (38b 3x4 0x6) Jeevan Mendis 2-0-12-0 | |
| 46.1 | Jeevan Mendis to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 1, 83.57kph, P Wickramasinghe plays it gently through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 46.2 | Jeevan Mendis to Shoaib Malik, 1, 72.67kph, full length on middle stump. S Malik cuts but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 46.3 | Jeevan Mendis to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 0, 71.90kph, P Wickramasinghe on-drives but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 46.4 | Jeevan Mendis to Pawan Wickramasinghe, 0, 82.43kph, J Mendis pushes this one through slightly quicker. P Wickramasinghe cover drives but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 46.5 | Jeevan Mendis to Pawan Wickramasinghe, OUT, 81.22kph, P Wickramasinghe was in no position to play that stroke. Loose stroke from P Wickramasinghe as the ball takes the edge and is caught |
| Pawan Wickramasinghe c S Lakmal b J Mendis 13 (19m 20b 1x4 0x6) SR: 65.00 | |
| The new batsman is Dhammika Prasad. | |
| 46.6 | Jeevan Mendis to Dhammika Prasad, 0, 77.84kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. That spun a long way away from the batsman after pitching. D Prasad leg glances but can't time it properly |
| End of over 47 (2 runs) Basnahira Shockers 275 / 6 (RR: 5.85) | |
| Shoaib Malik 31* (39b 3x4 0x6) Jeevan Mendis 3-0-14-1 Dhammika Prasad 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) Charith Jayampathi 4-0-30-0 | |
| 47.1 | Charith Jayampathi to Shoaib Malik, 4, 120.00kph, No great pace there from C Jayampathi. Short length just outside off stump. No chance for the fielder in the deep. Four more |
| 47.2 | Charith Jayampathi to Shoaib Malik, 0, 120.00kph, C Jayampathi hits a good length just outside off. S Malik drives but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 47.3 | Charith Jayampathi to Shoaib Malik, 2, 120.72kph, C Jayampathi is struggling to find much pace off this surface. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. Two more runs |
| 47.4 | Charith Jayampathi to Shoaib Malik, 0, 121.79kph, That one goes on straight. S Malik drives but doesn't time it at all and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 47.5 | Charith Jayampathi to Shoaib Malik, 1, 121.77kph, C Jayampathi is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Not much movement from this surface. S Malik puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total |
| 47.6 | Charith Jayampathi to Dhammika Prasad, 0, 120.00kph, C Jayampathi ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he pitches that one on middle. D Prasad puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 48 (7 runs) Basnahira Shockers 282 / 6 (RR: 5.88) | |
| Shoaib Malik 38* (44b 4x4 0x6) Charith Jayampathi 5-0-37-0 Dhammika Prasad 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) Jeevan Mendis 3-0-14-1 | |
| 48.1 | Jeevan Mendis to Shoaib Malik, 0, 79.93kph, Spanked through the off side. Great cut. No run |
| 48.2 | Jeevan Mendis to Shoaib Malik, 0, 86.50kph, S Malik leg glances but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 48.3 | Jeevan Mendis to Shoaib Malik, OUT, 72.09kph, J Mendis floats a delivery to S Malik and he rips a leggie that turns viciously away from the batsman. S Malik played that with soft hands. That is a very close shout. Looks good from our vantage point and, yes, he has to go |
| Shoaib Malik lbw J Mendis 38 (60m 47b 4x4 0x6) SR: 80.85 | |
| The new batsman is Mohammad Amir. | |
| 48.4 | Jeevan Mendis to Mohammad Amir, 0, 72.79kph, J Mendis tosses this one up to M Amir. Gentle leggie turns into the batsman. M Amir on-drives but can't time it properly. No run |
| 48.5 | Jeevan Mendis to Mohammad Amir, 0, 80.16kph, J Mendis puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. M Amir plays a leg glance, the ball rears and takes the shoulder of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at gully. No run |
| 48.6 | Jeevan Mendis to Mohammad Amir, 1, 70.00kph, J Mendis tosses this one up to M Amir and he puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. M Amir puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| End of over 49 (1 runs) Basnahira Shockers 283 / 7 (RR: 5.78) | |
| Mohammad Amir 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) Jeevan Mendis 4-0-15-2 Dhammika Prasad 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) Charith Jayampathi 5-0-37-0 | |
| 49.1 | Charith Jayampathi to Mohammad Amir, 0, 121.76kph, This one is military medium from C Jayampathi and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. M Amir plays it gently through the leg side. No run |
| 49.2 | Charith Jayampathi to Mohammad Amir, 0, 121.73kph, C Jayampathi maintains an off stump line. M Amir defends with a straight bat. Not in the gap |
| 49.3 | Charith Jayampathi to Mohammad Amir, 0, 121.71kph, No great pace there from C Jayampathi. That continues on straight. M Amir square drives but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 49.4 | Charith Jayampathi to Mohammad Amir, 0, 121.68kph, C Jayampathi maintains a tight line outside off. M Amir pulls but can't time it properly |
| 49.5 | Charith Jayampathi to Mohammad Amir, 4, 120.00kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. Through extra-cover for four. Imperious |
| 49.6 | Charith Jayampathi to Mohammad Amir, 0, 120.00kph, C Jayampathi pushes this through at no great pace and he hits a short length outside off. M Amir leg glances but can't time it properly. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Amir rightly sends him back |
| End of over 50 (4 runs) Basnahira Shockers 287 / 7 (RR: 5.74) | |
| Dhammika Prasad 0* (2b 0x4 0x6) Charith Jayampathi 6-0-41-0 Mohammad Amir 5 (9b 1x4 0x6) Jeevan Mendis 4-0-15-2 | |
| Close of innings: Basnahira Shockers - 287 / 7 | |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan 106 (104) | |
| Tamim Iqbal 67 (67) | |
| Jeevan Mendis 2 / 15 | |
| Shane Watson 2 / 56 | |
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| FOW: 1/160( Tamim Iqbal, 24.4), 2/160( Udara Jayasundera, 24.5), 3/201( Tillakaratne Dilshan, 31.5), 4/241( Shehan Jayasuriya, 40.2), 5/246( Shakib Al Hasan, 41.3), 6/275( Pawan Wickramasinghe, 46.5), 7/282( Shoaib Malik, 48.3), | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basnahira Shockers - 287 / 7 Overs 50 RPO: 5.74 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extras: 17 WD: 5 NB: 0 B: 0 LB: 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The new batsman is Shane Watson. | |
| The new batsman is Mohammad Shahzad. | |
| The new bowler is Mohammad Amir. | |
| 0.1 | Mohammad Amir to Shane Watson, 1, 142.75kph, S Watson late cuts but can't time it properly. One more |
| 0.2 | Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Shahzad, 0, 142.90kph, M Amir maintains a middle stump line. M Shahzad puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 0.3 | Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Shahzad, 0, 143.53kph, M Shahzad plays it gently through the off side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 0.4 | Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Shahzad, 0, 145.31kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Well-timed cut there. No run |
| 0.5 | Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Shahzad, 1, 143.20kph, That one goes on straight. M Shahzad plays it gently through the off side. That is an excellent call by M Shahzad. One run |
| 0.6 | Mohammad Amir to Shane Watson, 1, 146.33kph, M Amir is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. S Watson drives but can't time it properly. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| End of over 1 (3 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 3 / 0 (RR: 3.00, RRR: 5.80) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 285 runs to win at 5.82 runs per over | |
| Shane Watson 2* (2b 0x4 0x6) Mohammad Amir 1-0-3-0 Mohammad Shahzad 1 (4b 0x4 0x6) | |
| The new bowler is Dhammika Prasad. | |
| 1.1 | Dhammika Prasad to Shane Watson, 4, 135.00kph, The ball beats the fielder and the outfield does the rest. Four more |
| 1.2 | Dhammika Prasad to Shane Watson, 0, 132.98kph, short length just outside off stump. Defensive stroke. S Watson's technique had to be good to play that one and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 1.3 | Dhammika Prasad to Shane Watson, 0, 131.32kph, D Prasad hits a short length just outside off. S Watson hangs on the back foot and blocks it |
| 1.4 | Dhammika Prasad to Shane Watson, 0, 133.52kph, S Watson plays it gently through the off side. Not in the gap |
| 1.5 | Dhammika Prasad to Shane Watson, 0, 134.88kph, D Prasad is working up a decent pace here. S Watson plays a square drive, but can't time it properly and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 1.6 | Dhammika Prasad to Shane Watson, 1, 134.85kph, D Prasad bowls this gun-barrel straight. S Watson plays it gently through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| End of over 2 (5 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 8 / 0 (RR: 4.00, RRR: 5.81) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 280 runs to win at 5.83 runs per over | |
| Shane Watson 7* (8b 1x4 0x6) Dhammika Prasad 1-0-5-0 Mohammad Shahzad 1 (4b 0x4 0x6) Mohammad Amir 1-0-3-0 | |
| 2.1 | Mohammad Amir to Shane Watson, 0, 142.43kph, M Amir is working up a good head of steam here. Excellent timing from S Watson as he plays a cover drive. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 2.2 | Mohammad Amir to Shane Watson, 1, 146.25kph, S Watson pushes this ball through the off side. That is an excellent call by S Watson. One run |
| 2.3 | Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Shahzad, 0, 146.74kph, M Shahzad cuts but can't time it properly |
| 2.4 | Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Shahzad, 0, 146.73kph, M Shahzad drives but can't time it properly. No runs taken |
| 2.5 | Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Shahzad, 0, 144.02kph, M Shahzad plays it gently through the off side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Shahzad rightly sends him back |
| 2.6 | Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Shahzad, 0, 142.43kph, M Amir is working up a good head of steam here and he maintains a tight line on middle. M Shahzad played that with soft hands. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 3 (1 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 9 / 0 (RR: 3.00, RRR: 5.91) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 279 runs to win at 5.94 runs per over | |
| Shane Watson 8* (10b 1x4 0x6) Mohammad Amir 2-0-4-0 Mohammad Shahzad 1 (8b 0x4 0x6) Dhammika Prasad 1-0-5-0 | |
| 3.1 | Dhammika Prasad to Shane Watson, OUT, 131.22kph, D Prasad is working up a decent pace here. Short and straight. S Watson played that with soft hands. BOWLED HIM! |
| Shane Watson b D Prasad 8 (13m 11b 1x4 0x6) SR: 72.73 | |
| The new batsman is Upul Tharanga. | |
| 3.2 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 134.83kph, short length outside off stump. Defensive stroke. U Tharanga's technique had to be good to play that one |
| 3.3 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 131.04kph, D Prasad is working up a decent pace here and he maintains a tight line outside off. U Tharanga goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. Not in the gap |
| 3.4 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 1, 131.12kph, That continues on straight. U Tharanga plays a punchy on-drive. One more |
| 3.5 | Dhammika Prasad to Mohammad Shahzad, 1, 134.46kph, M Shahzad plays a leg glance, but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 3.6 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 134.71kph, D Prasad is working up a decent pace here. Full and straight. U Tharanga plays it gently through the off side. No runs taken |
| End of over 4 (2 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 11 / 1 (RR: 2.75, RRR: 6.00) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 277 runs to win at 6.02 runs per over | |
| Mohammad Shahzad 2* (9b 0x4 0x6) Dhammika Prasad 2-0-7-1 Upul Tharanga 1 (4b 0x4 0x6) Mohammad Amir 2-0-4-0 | |
| 4.1 | Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Shahzad, 4, 142.31kph, M Amir hurls this through and he pitches that one well wide of off. M Shahzad plays a punchy late cut. No need to run for that. Four runs |
| 4.2 | Mohammad Amir to Mohammad Shahzad, OUT, 145.82kph, M Amir hurls this through. M Shahzad played that with soft hands. That is a very close shout. Looks good from our vantage point and, yes, he has to go |
| Mohammad Shahzad lbw M Amir 6 (19m 11b 1x4 0x6) SR: 54.55 | |
| The new batsman is Mahela Jayawardene. | |
| 4.3 | Mohammad Amir to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 140.70kph, M Amir is working up a good head of steam here. Short length on middle stump. M Jayawardene goes back to defend it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 4.4 | Mohammad Amir to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 140.45kph, That one goes on straight. M Jayawardene plays it gently through the off side. One more |
| 4.5 | Mohammad Amir to Upul Tharanga, 0, 146.53kph, Not much movement from this surface. U Tharanga gets behind the ball and blocks it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 4.6 | Mohammad Amir to Upul Tharanga, 4, 140.29kph, M Amir is working up a good head of steam here. Excellent timing from U Tharanga as he plays a leg glance. Through deep fine leg for four. Imperious |
| End of over 5 (9 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 20 / 2 (RR: 4.00, RRR: 5.93) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 268 runs to win at 5.96 runs per over | |
| Mahela Jayawardene 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Mohammad Amir 3-0-13-1 Upul Tharanga 5 (6b 1x4 0x6) Dhammika Prasad 2-0-7-1 | |
| 5.1 | Dhammika Prasad to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 134.72kph, D Prasad puts his back into this delivery. M Jayawardene puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he trots through for the single |
| 5.2 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 6, 133.12kph, D Prasad maintains a tight line on middle. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic square drive. Six runs! Fantastic batting |
| 5.3 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 133.60kph, D Prasad puts his back into this delivery and he maintains a tight line on middle. U Tharanga plays that one with the full face of the bat. No run |
| 5.4 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 134.63kph, D Prasad is working up a decent pace here. Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive stroke. U Tharanga's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 5.5 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 130.00kph, Defensive stroke. U Tharanga's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 5.6 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 4, 130.00kph, This one is military medium from D Prasad. Short and straight. No need to run for that. Four runs |
| End of over 6 (11 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 31 / 2 (RR: 5.17, RRR: 5.82) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 257 runs to win at 5.84 runs per over | |
| Mahela Jayawardene 2* (3b 0x4 0x6) Dhammika Prasad 3-0-18-1 Upul Tharanga 15 (11b 2x4 1x6) Mohammad Amir 3-0-13-1 | |
| 6.1 | Mohammad Amir to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 140.28kph, M Amir is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. M Jayawardene cuts but can't time it properly. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 6.2 | Mohammad Amir to Upul Tharanga, 0, 140.96kph, Not much movement from this surface. U Tharanga plays a square drive, the ball rears and takes the shoulder of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 6.3 | Mohammad Amir to Upul Tharanga, 1, 145.01kph, M Amir hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. U Tharanga plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Easy single to be had there |
| 6.4 | Mohammad Amir to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 142.04kph, M Amir hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive stroke. M Jayawardene's technique had to be good to play that one. No runs taken |
| 6.5 | Mohammad Amir to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 144.95kph, M Amir maintains a middle stump line. Defensively played. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 6.6 | Mohammad Amir to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 142.92kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. M Jayawardene goes back to defend it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 7 (2 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 33 / 2 (RR: 4.71, RRR: 5.91) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 255 runs to win at 5.93 runs per over | |
| Upul Tharanga 16* (13b 2x4 1x6) Mohammad Amir 4-0-15-1 Mahela Jayawardene 3 (7b 0x4 0x6) Dhammika Prasad 3-0-18-1 | |
| 7.1 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 130.00kph, No great pace there from D Prasad. That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap |
| 7.2 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 133.97kph, That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot |
| 7.3 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 1, 133.03kph, D Prasad puts his back into this delivery and he hits a short length outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. That is an excellent call by U Tharanga. One run |
| 7.4 | Dhammika Prasad to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 130.00kph, D Prasad ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. M Jayawardene played that with soft hands. That is a comfortable single |
| 7.5 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 130.89kph, D Prasad is working up a decent pace here and he maintains an off stump line. Defensively played. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. U Tharanga rightly sends him back |
| 7.6 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 130.76kph, D Prasad puts his back into this delivery. That one goes on straight. U Tharanga hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No runs taken |
| End of over 8 (2 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 35 / 2 (RR: 4.38, RRR: 6.00) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 253 runs to win at 6.02 runs per over | |
| Mahela Jayawardene 4* (8b 0x4 0x6) Dhammika Prasad 4-0-20-1 Upul Tharanga 17 (18b 2x4 1x6) Mohammad Amir 4-0-15-1 | |
| 8.1 | Mohammad Amir to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 146.32kph, That continues on straight. M Jayawardene cuts but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 8.2 | Mohammad Amir to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 144.79kph, good length just outside off stump. M Jayawardene cuts but can't time it properly and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 8.3 | Mohammad Amir to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 139.96kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. M Jayawardene plays a cut, but can't time it properly. No run |
| 8.4 | Mohammad Amir to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 138.24kph, M Amir flings this through at decent pace. Short length just outside off stump. M Jayawardene plays a cut, but can't time it properly. No run |
| 8.5 | Mohammad Amir to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 139.13kph, Not much movement from this surface. M Jayawardene puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 8.6 | Mohammad Amir to Upul Tharanga, 0, 140.98kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. U Tharanga swats this one. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 9 (1 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 36 / 2 (RR: 4.00, RRR: 6.12) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 252 runs to win at 6.15 runs per over | |
| Mahela Jayawardene 5* (13b 0x4 0x6) Mohammad Amir 5-0-16-1 Upul Tharanga 17 (19b 2x4 1x6) Dhammika Prasad 4-0-20-1 | |
| 9.1 | Dhammika Prasad to Mahela Jayawardene, 2, 134.37kph, D Prasad maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from M Jayawardene as he plays a leg glance. M Jayawardene collects two |
| 9.2 | Dhammika Prasad to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 130.00kph, M Jayawardene plays a punchy square drive. Single taken |
| 9.3 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 6, 131.90kph, D Prasad pitches that one on middle. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. That has been caught in the crowd! Six |
| 9.4 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 1, 130.00kph, short length outside off stump. Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. That is a comfortable single |
| 9.5 | Dhammika Prasad to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 133.10kph, M Jayawardene puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The batsmen only take one |
| 9.6 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 132.41kph, D Prasad flings this through at decent pace. U Tharanga plays it gently through the off side. Not in the gap |
| End of over 10 (11 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 47 / 2 (RR: 4.70, RRR: 6.00) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 241 runs to win at 6.03 runs per over | |
| Mahela Jayawardene 9* (16b 0x4 0x6) Dhammika Prasad 5-0-31-1 Upul Tharanga 24 (22b 2x4 2x6) Mohammad Amir 5-0-16-1 | |
| The new bowler is Dushmantha Chameera. | |
| 10.1 | Dushmantha Chameera to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 146.00kph, D Chameera is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length just outside off. Well-timed on-drive there. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 10.2 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 1, 145.96kph, D Chameera hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. U Tharanga puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Single taken |
| 10.3 | Dushmantha Chameera to Mahela Jayawardene, OUT, 145.93kph, short length just outside off stump. M Jayawardene can't get the drive away. Edged and taken! |
| Mahela Jayawardene c +P Wickramasinghe b D Chameera 10 (28m 18b 0x4 0x6) SR: 55.56 | |
| The new batsman is Kaushal Silva. | |
| 10.4 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 1, 145.89kph, K Silva plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. One more to the total |
| 10.5 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 0, 145.86kph, D Chameera hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great cut. No runs taken |
| 10.6 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 4, 143.08kph, U Tharanga plays an extravagant drive. Glorious timing. The ball beats the fielder and the outfield does the rest. Four more |
| End of over 11 (7 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 54 / 3 (RR: 4.91, RRR: 5.97) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 234 runs to win at 6.00 runs per over | |
| Kaushal Silva 1* (1b 0x4 0x6) Dushmantha Chameera 1-0-7-1 Upul Tharanga 29 (25b 3x4 2x6) Dhammika Prasad 5-0-31-1 | |
| The new bowler is Shakib Al Hasan. | |
| 11.1 | Shakib Al Hasan to Kaushal Silva, 0, 70.00kph, S Al Hasan tosses this one up to K Silva. That spun a long way away from the batsman after pitching. Defensively played. No run |
| 11.2 | Shakib Al Hasan to Kaushal Silva, 1, 70.00kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. K Silva played that with soft hands. One more |
| 11.3 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 2, 75.04kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. U Tharanga collects two |
| 11.4 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 1, 70.00kph, S Al Hasan gives this one some air. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. Well-timed cut there. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 11.5 | Shakib Al Hasan to Kaushal Silva, 1lb, 70.00kph, S Al Hasan tosses this one up to K Silva. Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more |
| 11.6 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 1, 92.85kph, One more |
| End of over 12 (6 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 60 / 3 (RR: 5.00, RRR: 5.97) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 228 runs to win at 6.00 runs per over | |
| Upul Tharanga 33* (28b 3x4 2x6) Shakib Al Hasan 1-0-5-0 Kaushal Silva 2 (4b 0x4 0x6) Dushmantha Chameera 1-0-7-1 | |
| 12.1 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 0, 145.83kph, D Chameera maintains an off stump line. Defensively played. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 12.2 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 0, 141.85kph, D Chameera is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. U Tharanga plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. No run |
| 12.3 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 1, 145.76kph, D Chameera hits a short length on middle. That is a comfortable single |
| 12.4 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 0, 142.17kph, D Chameera bowls this gun-barrel straight. Defensively played. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. K Silva rightly sends him back |
| 12.5 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 0, 143.98kph, D Chameera hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive stroke. K Silva's technique had to be good to play that one. No runs taken |
| 12.6 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 4, 141.56kph, D Chameera hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great square drive. Can't cut it off. Four |
| End of over 13 (5 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 65 / 3 (RR: 5.00, RRR: 6.00) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 223 runs to win at 6.03 runs per over | |
| Upul Tharanga 34* (31b 3x4 2x6) Dushmantha Chameera 2-0-12-1 Kaushal Silva 6 (7b 1x4 0x6) Shakib Al Hasan 1-0-5-0 | |
| 13.1 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 72.13kph, full length outside off stump. Crunched through the off side. Well executed square drive. No runs taken |
| 13.2 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 1, 80.98kph, One more to the total |
| 13.3 | Shakib Al Hasan to Kaushal Silva, 1, 70.00kph, K Silva plays it gently through the leg side. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 13.4 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 2, 76.30kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic leg glance. The ball beats the infielder and the batsmen run a couple |
| 13.5 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 74.06kph, S Al Hasan tosses this one up to U Tharanga. The straight one now. U Tharanga plays a punchy cover drive. Not in the gap |
| 13.6 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 1, 70.00kph, full length outside off stump. Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| End of over 14 (5 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 70 / 3 (RR: 5.00, RRR: 6.03) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 218 runs to win at 6.06 runs per over | |
| Upul Tharanga 38* (36b 3x4 2x6) Shakib Al Hasan 2-0-10-0 Kaushal Silva 7 (8b 1x4 0x6) Dushmantha Chameera 2-0-12-1 | |
| 14.1 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 1, 142.29kph, Excellent timing from U Tharanga as he plays a square drive. One more |
| 14.2 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 1, 144.20kph, D Chameera is working up a good head of steam here. Excellent timing from K Silva as he plays a drive. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 14.3 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 0, 145.00kph, That one goes on straight. U Tharanga strides forward and blocks. No run |
| 14.4 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 0, 142.96kph, D Chameera hurls this through and he maintains a middle stump line. U Tharanga defends with a straight bat. No runs taken |
| 14.5 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 1, 139.66kph, D Chameera is working up a decent pace here. U Tharanga puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Easy single to be had there |
| 14.6 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 0, 140.27kph, That one goes on straight. K Silva plays it gently through the off side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 15 (3 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 73 / 3 (RR: 4.87, RRR: 6.11) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 215 runs to win at 6.14 runs per over | |
| Upul Tharanga 40* (40b 3x4 2x6) Dushmantha Chameera 3-0-15-1 Kaushal Silva 8 (10b 1x4 0x6) Shakib Al Hasan 2-0-10-0 | |
| Basnahira Shockers makes a slight fielding change now. In comes 2nd slip and they have removed deep backward point | |
| 15.1 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 98.63kph, S Al Hasan spears this one in to U Tharanga and he puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| 15.2 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 4, 70.00kph, Overthrows! Poor poor fielding there. Boundary! |
| 15.3 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 70.00kph, U Tharanga plays it gently through the off side. No runs taken |
| 15.4 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 1, 78.46kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. Not finding much turn off this surface. U Tharanga puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| Basnahira Shockers makes a slight fielding change now. In comes 2nd slip and they have removed deep backward point | |
| 15.5 | Shakib Al Hasan to Kaushal Silva, 1, 70.00kph, S Al Hasan rips an offie that turns viciously away from the batsman. K Silva plays a punchy cut. That is a comfortable single |
| 15.6 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 70.00kph, Big turn from the spinner. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. No run |
| End of over 16 (6 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 79 / 3 (RR: 4.94, RRR: 6.12) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 209 runs to win at 6.15 runs per over | |
| Kaushal Silva 9* (11b 1x4 0x6) Shakib Al Hasan 3-0-16-0 Upul Tharanga 45 (45b 4x4 2x6) Dushmantha Chameera 3-0-15-1 | |
| Basnahira Shockers makes a slight fielding change now. In comes 2nd slip and they have removed deep extra-cover | |
| 16.1 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 0, 143.82kph, That one goes on straight. K Silva hangs on the back foot and blocks it |
| 16.2 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 0, 139.33kph, K Silva plays it gently through the off side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 16.3 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 0, 145.43kph, D Chameera is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. No run |
| 16.4 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 4, 144.26kph, D Chameera hits a good length just outside off. Can't cut it off. Four |
| 16.5 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 0, 140.05kph, D Chameera hurls this through. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. K Silva struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 16.6 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 2, 145.33kph, Not much movement from this surface. Two runs |
| End of over 17 (6 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 85 / 3 (RR: 5.00, RRR: 6.12) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 203 runs to win at 6.15 runs per over | |
| Upul Tharanga 45* (45b 4x4 2x6) Dushmantha Chameera 4-0-21-1 Kaushal Silva 15 (17b 2x4 0x6) Shakib Al Hasan 3-0-16-0 | |
| The new bowler is Tharindu Kaushal. | |
| 17.1 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 4, 70.00kph, That spun a long way away from the batsman after pitching. Excellent timing from U Tharanga as he plays a leg glance. No chance for the fielder in the deep. Four more |
| 17.2 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 2, 72.49kph, Big turn from the spinner. The ball beats the infielder and the batsmen run a couple |
| That's U Tharanga's 50! Well played. | |
| 17.3 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 4, 71.39kph, T Kaushal tosses this one up to U Tharanga. Not finding much turn off this surface. Can't cut it off. Four |
| 17.4 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 0, 72.31kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic leg glance. No run |
| 17.5 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 4, 85.05kph, T Kaushal rips an offie that turns viciously away from the batsman. U Tharanga plays a punchy square drive. The ball races away for a boundary |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| 17.6 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 0, 87.15kph, U Tharanga plays it gently through the leg side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 18 (14 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 99 / 3 (RR: 5.50, RRR: 5.88) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 189 runs to win at 5.91 runs per over | |
| Kaushal Silva 15* (17b 2x4 0x6) Tharindu Kaushal 1-0-14-0 Upul Tharanga 59 (51b 7x4 2x6) Dushmantha Chameera 4-0-21-1 | |
| Mohammad Amir will start a new spell. | |
| 18.1 | Mohammad Amir to Kaushal Silva, WIDE, This delivery just skims past K Silva's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 18.1 | Mohammad Amir to Kaushal Silva, 0, 140.22kph, short and straight. K Silva plays it gently through the off side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. K Silva rightly sends him back |
| 18.2 | Mohammad Amir to Kaushal Silva, 0, 144.36kph, M Amir hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. K Silva defends with a straight bat |
| 18.3 | Mohammad Amir to Kaushal Silva, 1, 145.50kph, K Silva plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| Basnahira Shockers makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep point and they have removed cover | |
| 18.4 | Mohammad Amir to Upul Tharanga, 3, 141.13kph, short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic hook. They run the first two hard |
| 18.5 | Mohammad Amir to Kaushal Silva, 0, 145.48kph, M Amir pitches that one just outside off. K Silva puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 18.6 | Mohammad Amir to Kaushal Silva, 1, 144.88kph, M Amir hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. The batsmen only take one |
| End of over 19 (6 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 105 / 3 (RR: 5.53, RRR: 5.87) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 183 runs to win at 5.90 runs per over | |
| Kaushal Silva 17* (22b 2x4 0x6) Mohammad Amir 6-0-22-1 Upul Tharanga 62 (52b 7x4 2x6) Tharindu Kaushal 1-0-14-0 | |
| 19.1 | Tharindu Kaushal to Kaushal Silva, 1, 84.16kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. K Silva cuts but doesn't time it at all. One more |
| 19.2 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 4, 70.45kph, T Kaushal gives this one some air and he puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. No chance for the fielder in the deep. Four more |
| 19.3 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 1, 70.89kph, T Kaushal tosses this one up to U Tharanga and he rips an offie that turns viciously away from the batsman. U Tharanga plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 19.4 | Tharindu Kaushal to Kaushal Silva, 1, 72.98kph, Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. The batsmen only take one |
| 19.5 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 1, 72.58kph, T Kaushal gives this one some air and he puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. U Tharanga played that with soft hands. Easy single to be had there |
| 19.6 | Tharindu Kaushal to Kaushal Silva, 0, 74.22kph, A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. K Silva plays it gently through the off side. No runs taken |
| End of over 20 (8 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 113 / 3 (RR: 5.65, RRR: 5.80) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 175 runs to win at 5.83 runs per over | |
| Upul Tharanga 68* (55b 8x4 2x6) Tharindu Kaushal 2-0-22-0 Kaushal Silva 19 (25b 2x4 0x6) Mohammad Amir 6-0-22-1 | |
| Wayamba Wildkings has taken the batting powerplay. | |
| 20.1 | Mohammad Amir to Upul Tharanga, 0, 138.17kph, M Amir puts his back into this delivery. That one goes on straight. U Tharanga plays it gently through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 20.2 | Mohammad Amir to Upul Tharanga, 0, 144.13kph, That one goes on straight. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. U Tharanga rightly sends him back |
| 20.3 | Mohammad Amir to Upul Tharanga, 1lb, 140.46kph, M Amir is working up a good head of steam here and he maintains a tight line outside off. U Tharanga swishes at this one and misses. One more to the total |
| 20.4 | Mohammad Amir to Kaushal Silva, 2, 143.69kph, M Amir is working up a good head of steam here and he maintains a tight line just outside off. K Silva pushes hard for two. Excellent running |
| 20.5 | Mohammad Amir to Kaushal Silva, 4, 142.80kph, M Amir hurls this through. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. No chance for the fielder in the deep. Four more |
| 20.6 | Mohammad Amir to Kaushal Silva, 1, 136.46kph, That one goes on straight. K Silva plays it gently through the leg side. That is a comfortable single |
| End of over 21 (8 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 121 / 3 (RR: 5.76, RRR: 5.72) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 167 runs to win at 5.76 runs per over | |
| Kaushal Silva 26* (28b 3x4 0x6) Mohammad Amir 7-0-29-1 Upul Tharanga 68 (58b 8x4 2x6) Tharindu Kaushal 2-0-22-0 | |
| 21.1 | Tharindu Kaushal to Kaushal Silva, 0, 70.74kph, K Silva plays an extravagant cut. Glorious timing. No run |
| 21.2 | Tharindu Kaushal to Kaushal Silva, 0, 70.00kph, T Kaushal rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. K Silva rightly sends him back |
| 21.3 | Tharindu Kaushal to Kaushal Silva, WIDE, This delivery just skims past K Silva's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 21.3 | Tharindu Kaushal to Kaushal Silva, 1, 79.50kph, K Silva plays an extravagant cover drive. Glorious timing. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 21.4 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 1, 78.71kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. The straight one now. Excellent timing from U Tharanga as he plays a leg glance. One more |
| 21.5 | Tharindu Kaushal to Kaushal Silva, 1, 72.06kph, T Kaushal tosses this one up to K Silva and he rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. K Silva pushes this ball through the off side. They take a single |
| 21.6 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 0, 72.87kph, T Kaushal tosses this one up to U Tharanga. Full length outside off stump. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. No runs taken |
| End of over 22 (4 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 125 / 3 (RR: 5.68, RRR: 5.79) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 163 runs to win at 5.82 runs per over | |
| Kaushal Silva 28* (32b 3x4 0x6) Tharindu Kaushal 3-0-26-0 Upul Tharanga 69 (60b 8x4 2x6) Mohammad Amir 7-0-29-1 | |
| 22.1 | Mohammad Amir to Kaushal Silva, 0, 142.25kph, M Amir hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Drops a sitter. Not in the gap |
| 22.2 | Mohammad Amir to Kaushal Silva, 0, 137.92kph, That continues on straight. K Silva square drives but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 22.3 | Mohammad Amir to Kaushal Silva, 0, 136.74kph, M Amir maintains a tight line on middle. K Silva cover drives but can't time it properly. No run |
| 22.4 | Mohammad Amir to Kaushal Silva, 3, 137.92kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed drive. K Silva pushes hard. They run three |
| 22.5 | Mohammad Amir to Upul Tharanga, 1, 139.16kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 22.6 | Mohammad Amir to Kaushal Silva, 0, 140.83kph, short and straight. K Silva plays it gently through the off side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 23 (4 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 129 / 3 (RR: 5.61, RRR: 5.85) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 159 runs to win at 5.89 runs per over | |
| Upul Tharanga 70* (61b 8x4 2x6) Mohammad Amir 8-0-33-1 Kaushal Silva 31 (37b 3x4 0x6) Tharindu Kaushal 3-0-26-0 | |
| Shakib Al Hasan will start a new spell. | |
| 23.1 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 78.29kph, A little more pace on this one. U Tharanga plays it gently through the leg side |
| 23.2 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 70.00kph, S Al Hasan gives this one some air. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. U Tharanga hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 23.3 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 70.00kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. U Tharanga plays it gently through the leg side. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. No run |
| 23.4 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 94.15kph, Well-timed leg glance there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. U Tharanga rightly sends him back |
| 23.5 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 73.40kph, A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. U Tharanga plays it gently through the off side. No run |
| 23.6 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 70.00kph, S Al Hasan tosses this one up to U Tharanga. That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. U Tharanga cover drives but doesn't time it at all. Not in the gap |
| End of over 24 (0 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 129 / 3 (RR: 5.38, RRR: 6.08) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 159 runs to win at 6.12 runs per over | |
| Kaushal Silva 31* (37b 3x4 0x6) Shakib Al Hasan 4-1-16-0 Upul Tharanga 70 (67b 8x4 2x6) Mohammad Amir 8-0-33-1 | |
| Dushmantha Chameera will start a new spell. | |
| 24.1 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 4, 139.68kph, D Chameera flings this through at decent pace. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. No chance for the fielder in the deep. Four more |
| 24.2 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 2, 145.55kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. Two more to the total |
| 24.3 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 0, 140.29kph, D Chameera hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. K Silva plays a punchy drive. Not in the gap |
| 24.4 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 0, 140.31kph, D Chameera hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. K Silva puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| 24.5 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 1, 141.85kph, D Chameera is working up a good head of steam here. Short length just outside off stump. K Silva swats this one. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| Basnahira Shockers makes a slight fielding change now. In comes 2nd slip. | |
| 24.6 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 0, 142.26kph, D Chameera hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. U Tharanga plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. U Tharanga struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 25 (7 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 136 / 3 (RR: 5.44, RRR: 6.04) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 152 runs to win at 6.08 runs per over | |
| Kaushal Silva 38* (42b 4x4 0x6) Dushmantha Chameera 5-0-28-1 Upul Tharanga 70 (68b 8x4 2x6) Shakib Al Hasan 4-1-16-0 | |
| 25.1 | Shakib Al Hasan to Kaushal Silva, 1, 80.94kph, A little more pace on this one. K Silva plays it gently through the off side. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 25.2 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 4, 79.53kph, S Al Hasan pushes this one through slightly quicker. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. Aggressive on-drive from U Tharanga. The ball smashes into the advertising boarding now. Four |
| 25.3 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 70.16kph, S Al Hasan floats a delivery to U Tharanga. Full length outside off stump. U Tharanga on-drives but can't time it properly. No runs taken |
| 25.4 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 6, 82.49kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic square drive. Shouts of "catch it" but can only look on as the ball clears the ropes |
| 25.5 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 4, 86.04kph, A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. Very classy from U Tharanga - no stopping this one |
| That brings up the phundred partnership between these two. Fantastic effort from U Tharanga and K Silva. | |
| 25.6 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 71.40kph, S Al Hasan tosses this one up to U Tharanga and he cover drives but doesn't time it at all. Not in the gap |
| End of over 26 (15 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 151 / 3 (RR: 5.81, RRR: 5.67) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 137 runs to win at 5.71 runs per over | |
| Kaushal Silva 39* (43b 4x4 0x6) Shakib Al Hasan 5-1-31-0 Upul Tharanga 84 (73b 10x4 3x6) Dushmantha Chameera 5-0-28-1 | |
| Basnahira Shockers makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep extra-cover and they have removed 2nd slip | |
| 26.1 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kaushal Silva, 1, 139.66kph, D Chameera puts his back into this delivery and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. K Silva plays a punchy late cut. That is an excellent call by K Silva. One run |
| Basnahira Shockers makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep extra-cover and they have removed 2nd slip | |
| 26.2 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 2, 144.07kph, Excellent timing from U Tharanga as he plays an on-drive. Two runs |
| 26.3 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 0, 140.14kph, D Chameera hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Aggressive on-drive from U Tharanga and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 26.4 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 0, 145.31kph, Defended off the back foot |
| 26.5 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 0, 140.40kph, short and straight. U Tharanga goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. No runs taken |
| 26.6 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 1, 144.26kph, That continues on straight. U Tharanga plays a punchy square drive. That is an excellent call by U Tharanga. One run |
| End of over 27 (4 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 155 / 3 (RR: 5.74, RRR: 5.74) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 133 runs to win at 5.78 runs per over | |
| Upul Tharanga 87* (78b 10x4 3x6) Dushmantha Chameera 6-0-32-1 Kaushal Silva 40 (44b 4x4 0x6) Shakib Al Hasan 5-1-31-0 | |
| Basnahira Shockers makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep backward point. | |
| 27.1 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 4, 79.81kph, A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. Four all the way |
| 27.2 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 81.90kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. U Tharanga strides forward and blocks. No run |
| 27.3 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 1, 72.58kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. U Tharanga pushes this ball through the leg side. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| Basnahira Shockers makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep backward point and they have removed 2nd slip | |
| 27.4 | Shakib Al Hasan to Kaushal Silva, 0, 70.00kph, S Al Hasan tosses this one up to K Silva and he plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 27.5 | Shakib Al Hasan to Kaushal Silva, OUT, 70.00kph, S Al Hasan gives this one some air. Full length just outside off stump. K Silva was in no position to play that stroke. Edged and taken! |
| Kaushal Silva c S Malik b S Al Hasan 40 (71m 46b 4x4 0x6) SR: 86.96 | |
| The new batsman is Kieron Pollard. | |
| 27.6 | Shakib Al Hasan to Kieron Pollard, 1, 70.00kph, K Pollard plays an extravagant cut. Glorious timing. Single taken |
| End of over 28 (6 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 161 / 4 (RR: 5.75, RRR: 5.73) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 127 runs to win at 5.77 runs per over | |
| Kieron Pollard 1* (1b 0x4 0x6) Shakib Al Hasan 6-1-37-1 Upul Tharanga 92 (81b 11x4 3x6) Dushmantha Chameera 6-0-32-1 | |
| 28.1 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kieron Pollard, 0, 140.55kph, D Chameera bowls this gun-barrel straight. K Pollard defends with a straight bat |
| 28.2 | Dushmantha Chameera to Kieron Pollard, OUT, 142.39kph, D Chameera hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. K Pollard can't get the drive away. S Malik juggles the edge and takes it at the second attempt! |
| Kieron Pollard c S Malik b D Chameera 1 (1m 3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 33.33 | |
| The new batsman is Jeevan Mendis. | |
| 28.3 | Dushmantha Chameera to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 142.13kph, That one goes on straight. J Mendis hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No runs taken |
| 28.4 | Dushmantha Chameera to Jeevan Mendis, 6, 137.33kph, D Chameera flings this through at decent pace. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great drive. J Mendis lofts this one and the ball just clears the ropes |
| 28.5 | Dushmantha Chameera to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 137.64kph, D Chameera is working up a decent pace here and he maintains an off stump line. Defensively played. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. J Mendis rightly sends him back |
| 28.6 | Dushmantha Chameera to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 141.67kph, D Chameera hurls this through and he pitches that one outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed drive. J Mendis struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 29 (6 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 167 / 5 (RR: 5.76, RRR: 5.71) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 121 runs to win at 5.76 runs per over | |
| Upul Tharanga 92* (81b 11x4 3x6) Dushmantha Chameera 7-0-38-2 Jeevan Mendis 6 (4b 0x4 1x6) Shakib Al Hasan 6-1-37-1 | |
| Dhammika Prasad will start a new spell. | |
| Basnahira Shockers adjust the field. They have brought in deep point, deep extra-cover. Out goes 2nd slip, cover | |
| 29.1 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 1, 131.25kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. One more |
| 29.2 | Dhammika Prasad to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 134.59kph, That one goes on straight. J Mendis hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 29.3 | Dhammika Prasad to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 131.61kph, J Mendis defends with a straight bat and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 29.4 | Dhammika Prasad to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 132.95kph, D Prasad hits a short length outside off. J Mendis cuts but can't time it properly. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. J Mendis rightly sends him back |
| 29.5 | Dhammika Prasad to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 131.12kph, D Prasad hits a short length outside off. J Mendis on-drives but can't time it properly. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 29.6 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 134.85kph, Not much movement from this surface. U Tharanga gets behind the ball and blocks it. No run |
| End of over 30 (2 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 169 / 5 (RR: 5.63, RRR: 5.90) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 119 runs to win at 5.95 runs per over | |
| Jeevan Mendis 7* (8b 0x4 1x6) Dhammika Prasad 6-0-33-1 Upul Tharanga 93 (83b 11x4 3x6) Dushmantha Chameera 7-0-38-2 | |
| Shakib Al Hasan will start a new spell. | |
| 30.1 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 70.00kph, A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. Textbook example of a forward defensive there. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 30.2 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 79.64kph, S Al Hasan pushes this one through slightly quicker. Not finding much turn off this surface. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. J Mendis rightly sends him back |
| 30.3 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 73.89kph, Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance |
| 30.4 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 73.41kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic square drive. Single taken |
| 30.5 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 70.00kph, The leggie now and it turns away from the batsman. Defensive stroke. U Tharanga's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 30.6 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 72.08kph, S Al Hasan rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. U Tharanga struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 31 (1 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 170 / 5 (RR: 5.48, RRR: 6.16) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 118 runs to win at 6.21 runs per over | |
| Jeevan Mendis 8* (12b 0x4 1x6) Shakib Al Hasan 7-1-38-1 Upul Tharanga 93 (85b 11x4 3x6) Dhammika Prasad 6-0-33-1 | |
| 31.1 | Dhammika Prasad to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 132.39kph, D Prasad bowls this gun-barrel straight. Defensively played. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 31.2 | Dhammika Prasad to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 134.83kph, D Prasad flings this through at decent pace and he pitches that one outside off. Aggressive on-drive from J Mendis. They take a single |
| 31.3 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 133.26kph, D Prasad flings this through at decent pace. U Tharanga plays a punchy leg glance. Not in the gap |
| 31.4 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 1, 134.77kph, D Prasad flings this through at decent pace. Short length outside off stump. Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 31.5 | Dhammika Prasad to Jeevan Mendis, 1lb, 131.21kph, D Prasad puts his back into this delivery and he maintains a middle stump line. J Mendis plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more to the total |
| 31.6 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 2, 130.96kph, D Prasad hits a short length outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. U Tharanga pushes hard for two. Excellent running |
| End of over 32 (5 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 175 / 5 (RR: 5.47, RRR: 6.22) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 113 runs to win at 6.28 runs per over | |
| Jeevan Mendis 9* (15b 0x4 1x6) Dhammika Prasad 7-0-37-1 Upul Tharanga 96 (88b 11x4 3x6) Shakib Al Hasan 7-1-38-1 | |
| 32.1 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 70.29kph, S Al Hasan floats a delivery to J Mendis. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. That is an excellent call by J Mendis. One run |
| 32.2 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 1, 70.00kph, S Al Hasan gives this one some air. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic square drive. Easy single to be had there |
| 32.3 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 92.65kph, S Al Hasan puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. J Mendis puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at short fine leg. No run |
| 32.4 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 74.64kph, J Mendis on-drives but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 32.5 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 78.47kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. J Mendis plays it gently through the leg side. No runs taken |
| 32.6 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 70.00kph, full length outside off stump. Not in the gap |
| End of over 33 (2 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 177 / 5 (RR: 5.36, RRR: 6.47) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 111 runs to win at 6.53 runs per over | |
| Upul Tharanga 97* (89b 11x4 3x6) Shakib Al Hasan 8-1-40-1 Jeevan Mendis 10 (20b 0x4 1x6) Dhammika Prasad 7-0-37-1 | |
| 33.1 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 132.08kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Well-timed leg glance there. No run |
| 33.2 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 134.59kph, D Prasad is working up a decent pace here and he hits a short length outside off. U Tharanga hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 33.3 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 1, 134.66kph, U Tharanga plays it gently through the leg side. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 33.4 | Dhammika Prasad to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 130.00kph, D Prasad pushes this through at no great pace. That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut |
| 33.5 | Dhammika Prasad to Jeevan Mendis, 2, 134.60kph, short length on middle stump. The batsmen run hard and complete a comfortable two |
| 33.6 | Dhammika Prasad to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 134.57kph, D Prasad flings this through at decent pace. J Mendis plays it gently through the leg side. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| End of over 34 (4 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 181 / 5 (RR: 5.32, RRR: 6.63) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 107 runs to win at 6.69 runs per over | |
| Jeevan Mendis 13* (23b 0x4 1x6) Dhammika Prasad 8-0-41-1 Upul Tharanga 98 (92b 11x4 3x6) Shakib Al Hasan 8-1-40-1 | |
| 34.1 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 75.47kph, J Mendis puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 34.2 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 81.17kph, He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. J Mendis cuts but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 34.3 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 4, 80.17kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic square drive. That runs away for four |
| 34.4 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 71.13kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. J Mendis puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. J Mendis rightly sends him back |
| 34.5 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 4, 70.00kph, S Al Hasan floats a delivery to J Mendis. Very classy from J Mendis - no stopping this one |
| 34.6 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 71.10kph, S Al Hasan puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. J Mendis plays it gently through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| End of over 35 (8 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 189 / 5 (RR: 5.40, RRR: 6.53) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 99 runs to win at 6.60 runs per over | |
| Upul Tharanga 98* (92b 11x4 3x6) Shakib Al Hasan 9-1-48-1 Jeevan Mendis 21 (29b 2x4 1x6) Dhammika Prasad 8-0-41-1 | |
| 35.1 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 134.58kph, D Prasad puts his back into this delivery. Wicket to wicket delivery. Hit straight to the fielder at backward square leg. No run |
| 35.2 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 0, 130.00kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. U Tharanga struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 35.3 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 3, 130.00kph, This one is military medium from D Prasad. U Tharanga plays a punchy square drive. They scramble three. Excellent communication between these two |
| U Tharanga brings up his hundred. | |
| 35.4 | Dhammika Prasad to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 130.00kph, D Prasad pushes this through at no great pace. Short length outside off stump. J Mendis swats this one. One more to the total |
| 35.5 | Dhammika Prasad to Upul Tharanga, 1, 133.48kph, D Prasad bowls this gun-barrel straight. U Tharanga plays it gently through the leg side. One more to the total |
| 35.6 | Dhammika Prasad to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 130.00kph, J Mendis plays it gently through the off side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 36 (5 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 194 / 5 (RR: 5.39, RRR: 6.64) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 94 runs to win at 6.71 runs per over | |
| Upul Tharanga 102* (96b 11x4 3x6) Dhammika Prasad 9-0-46-1 Jeevan Mendis 22 (31b 2x4 1x6) Shakib Al Hasan 9-1-48-1 | |
| 36.1 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 70.00kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. U Tharanga plays a leg glance, the ball rears and takes the shoulder of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at gully. No run |
| 36.2 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 1, 70.00kph, S Al Hasan floats a delivery to U Tharanga. Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. U Tharanga trots through for the single |
| 36.3 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 79.95kph, full length outside off stump. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive. No runs taken |
| 36.4 | Shakib Al Hasan to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 70.00kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. J Mendis on-drives but can't time it properly. The batsmen only take one |
| 36.5 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 2, 70.00kph, Two more to the total |
| 36.6 | Shakib Al Hasan to Upul Tharanga, 0, 70.00kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. U Tharanga leg glances but can't time it properly. No runs taken |
| A tad expensive from S Al Hasan, but a decent outing for him today. | |
| Shakib Al Hasan 1 / 52 in 10.0 overs, 1 maidens | |
| End of over 37 (4 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 198 / 5 (RR: 5.35, RRR: 6.85) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 90 runs to win at 6.92 runs per over | |
| Jeevan Mendis 23* (33b 2x4 1x6) Shakib Al Hasan 10-1-52-1 Upul Tharanga 105 (100b 11x4 3x6) Dhammika Prasad 9-0-46-1 | |
| Tharindu Kaushal will start a new spell. | |
| 37.1 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 70.00kph, Big turn from the spinner. J Mendis puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No run |
| 37.2 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 72.75kph, T Kaushal floats a delivery to J Mendis and he plays a punchy cut. Not in the gap |
| 37.3 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 87.67kph, J Mendis puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 37.4 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 74.11kph, T Kaushal floats a delivery to J Mendis. A big offie now and it grips and spins away from the batsman. J Mendis on-drives but can't time it properly. That is an excellent call by J Mendis. One run |
| Basnahira Shockers makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep backward point. | |
| 37.5 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 0, 74.77kph, Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. Not in the gap |
| 37.6 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 0, 70.00kph, That spun a long way away from the batsman after pitching. U Tharanga puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 38 (1 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 199 / 5 (RR: 5.24, RRR: 7.33) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 89 runs to win at 7.42 runs per over | |
| Jeevan Mendis 24* (37b 2x4 1x6) Tharindu Kaushal 4-0-27-0 Upul Tharanga 105 (102b 11x4 3x6) Shakib Al Hasan 10-1-52-1 | |
| The new bowler is Shoaib Malik. | |
| 38.1 | Shoaib Malik to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 76.45kph, S Malik pushes this one through slightly quicker. J Mendis plays an extravagant cover drive. Glorious timing. That is an excellent call by J Mendis. One run |
| 38.2 | Shoaib Malik to Upul Tharanga, 1, 72.80kph, S Malik gives this one some air. Full length outside off stump. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic leg glance. Easy single to be had there |
| 38.3 | Shoaib Malik to Jeevan Mendis, 2, 93.90kph, Not finding much turn off this surface. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. J Mendis takes a couple of runs |
| 38.4 | Shoaib Malik to Jeevan Mendis, 6, 83.36kph, S Malik gets this one to grip and turn. J Mendis plays a punchy on-drive. An audacious shot from J Mendis. Six runs |
| 38.5 | Shoaib Malik to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 79.34kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. Not in the gap |
| 38.6 | Shoaib Malik to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 70.29kph, S Malik gives this one some air. J Mendis plays it gently through the leg side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 39 (10 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 209 / 5 (RR: 5.36, RRR: 7.09) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 79 runs to win at 7.18 runs per over | |
| Upul Tharanga 106* (103b 11x4 3x6) Shoaib Malik 1-0-10-0 Jeevan Mendis 33 (42b 2x4 2x6) Tharindu Kaushal 4-0-27-0 | |
| 39.1 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 1, 70.00kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic leg glance. The batsmen only take one |
| 39.2 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 81.21kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. J Mendis mistimes the stroke and pops the ball into the air. Luckily the ball evades everyone and plugs in the outfield. One more to the total |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| 39.3 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 1, 84.22kph, A little more pace on this one. Not finding much turn off this surface. U Tharanga plays it gently through the leg side. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 39.4 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 71.69kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. J Mendis plays it gently through the off side. One more to the total |
| 39.5 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 1, 70.00kph, T Kaushal tosses this one up to U Tharanga and he puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 39.6 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 70.00kph, Not finding much turn off this surface. J Mendis plays it gently through the leg side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. J Mendis rightly sends him back |
| End of over 40 (5 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 214 / 5 (RR: 5.35, RRR: 7.30) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 74 runs to win at 7.40 runs per over | |
| Upul Tharanga 109* (106b 11x4 3x6) Tharindu Kaushal 5-0-32-0 Jeevan Mendis 35 (45b 2x4 2x6) Shoaib Malik 1-0-10-0 | |
| 40.1 | Shoaib Malik to Upul Tharanga, 1, 70.00kph, S Malik gives this one some air. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. U Tharanga late cuts but can't time it properly. Easy single to be had there |
| 40.2 | Shoaib Malik to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 72.28kph, S Malik gives this one some air. Big turn from the spinner. J Mendis plays it gently through the leg side. Easy single to be had there |
| 40.3 | Shoaib Malik to Upul Tharanga, 1, 73.21kph, S Malik floats a delivery to U Tharanga and he puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is an excellent call by U Tharanga. One run |
| 40.4 | Shoaib Malik to Jeevan Mendis, 4, 83.76kph, Breaks away from just off the straight. J Mendis plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Overthrows! Poor poor fielding there. Boundary! |
| 40.5 | Shoaib Malik to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 83.89kph, The straight one now. Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. Not in the gap |
| 40.6 | Shoaib Malik to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 83.27kph, S Malik rips an offie that turns viciously away from the batsman. J Mendis puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more |
| End of over 41 (8 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 222 / 5 (RR: 5.41, RRR: 7.22) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 66 runs to win at 7.33 runs per over | |
| Jeevan Mendis 41* (49b 3x4 2x6) Shoaib Malik 2-0-18-0 Upul Tharanga 111 (108b 11x4 3x6) Tharindu Kaushal 5-0-32-0 | |
| 41.1 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 70.00kph, T Kaushal rips an offie that turns viciously away from the batsman. J Mendis puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No run |
| 41.2 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 70.00kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. J Mendis plays a drive, but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder at deep mid-off. No run |
| 41.3 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 70.00kph, T Kaushal gives this one some air. J Mendis drives but can't time it properly and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 41.4 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 2, 72.14kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cut. J Mendis takes a couple of runs |
| 41.5 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 70.00kph, Well-timed square drive there. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 41.6 | Tharindu Kaushal to Upul Tharanga, 4, 70.00kph, T Kaushal tosses this one up to U Tharanga. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. U Tharanga plays an extravagant square drive. Glorious timing. Not quite where U Tharanga intended it to go |
| End of over 42 (7 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 229 / 5 (RR: 5.45, RRR: 7.25) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 59 runs to win at 7.38 runs per over | |
| Jeevan Mendis 44* (54b 3x4 2x6) Tharindu Kaushal 6-0-39-0 Upul Tharanga 115 (109b 12x4 3x6) Shoaib Malik 2-0-18-0 | |
| 42.1 | Shoaib Malik to Jeevan Mendis, 4, 70.00kph, S Malik gets this one to grip and turn. Aggressive square drive from J Mendis. Overthrows! Poor poor fielding there. Boundary! |
| 42.2 | Shoaib Malik to Jeevan Mendis, 3, 76.39kph, A little more pace on this one. Full length outside off stump. Good effort in the deep keeps it down to three |
| That's J Mendis's 50! Well played. | |
| 42.3 | Shoaib Malik to Upul Tharanga, 1, 70.00kph, S Malik tosses this one up to U Tharanga and he leg glances but can't time it properly. They take a single |
| 42.4 | Shoaib Malik to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 70.00kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. J Mendis plays it gently through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 42.5 | Shoaib Malik to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 70.00kph, S Malik gets this one to grip and turn. J Mendis puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total |
| 42.6 | Shoaib Malik to Upul Tharanga, 4, 70.93kph, S Malik tosses this one up to U Tharanga. Excellent timing from U Tharanga as he plays a square drive. Excellent timing and placement. Four |
| End of over 43 (13 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 242 / 5 (RR: 5.63, RRR: 6.43) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 46 runs to win at 6.57 runs per over | |
| Jeevan Mendis 52* (58b 4x4 2x6) Shoaib Malik 3-0-31-0 Upul Tharanga 120 (111b 13x4 3x6) Tharindu Kaushal 6-0-39-0 | |
| Mohammad Amir will start a new spell. | |
| 43.1 | Mohammad Amir to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 142.96kph, J Mendis plays it gently through the leg side. No run |
| 43.2 | Mohammad Amir to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 141.23kph, M Amir hits a good length outside off. J Mendis leg glances but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 43.3 | Mohammad Amir to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 144.63kph, Not much movement from this surface. J Mendis puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total |
| Basnahira Shockers makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep extra-cover. | |
| 43.4 | Mohammad Amir to Upul Tharanga, 0, 140.91kph, M Amir hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. Aggressive leg glance from U Tharanga and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 43.5 | Mohammad Amir to Upul Tharanga, 0, 140.34kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great hook. U Tharanga struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 43.6 | Mohammad Amir to Upul Tharanga, 0, 142.82kph, Not much movement from this surface. Dhammika Prasad drops a sitter and he is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 44 (1 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 243 / 5 (RR: 5.52, RRR: 7.33) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 45 runs to win at 7.50 runs per over | |
| Jeevan Mendis 53* (61b 4x4 2x6) Mohammad Amir 9-0-34-1 Upul Tharanga 120 (114b 13x4 3x6) Shoaib Malik 3-0-31-0 | |
| Dushmantha Chameera will start a new spell. | |
| 44.1 | Dushmantha Chameera to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 145.62kph, short and straight. J Mendis played that with soft hands. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. J Mendis rightly sends him back |
| 44.2 | Dushmantha Chameera to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 141.37kph, J Mendis plays it gently through the off side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 44.3 | Dushmantha Chameera to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 143.90kph, Not much movement from this surface. J Mendis puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 44.4 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 0, 142.83kph, D Chameera hits a short length outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. Not in the gap |
| 44.5 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 0, 143.45kph, D Chameera hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from U Tharanga as he plays a leg glance. Not in the gap |
| 44.6 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 0, 143.76kph, Not much movement from this surface. U Tharanga puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. U Tharanga rightly sends him back |
| End of over 45 (1 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 244 / 5 (RR: 5.42, RRR: 8.60) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 44 runs to win at 8.80 runs per over | |
| Jeevan Mendis 54* (64b 4x4 2x6) Dushmantha Chameera 8-0-39-2 Upul Tharanga 120 (117b 13x4 3x6) Mohammad Amir 9-0-34-1 | |
| 45.1 | Mohammad Amir to Jeevan Mendis, 2, 142.67kph, M Amir hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from J Mendis as he plays an on-drive. Two more to the total |
| 45.2 | Mohammad Amir to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 140.33kph, M Amir is working up a good head of steam here and he maintains a tight line outside off. J Mendis drives but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder at wide extra-cover. No run |
| 45.3 | Mohammad Amir to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 140.45kph, J Mendis plays an extravagant square drive. Glorious timing. That is a comfortable single |
| 45.4 | Mohammad Amir to Upul Tharanga, 0, 142.31kph, M Amir pitches that one outside off. U Tharanga puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No run |
| 45.5 | Mohammad Amir to Upul Tharanga, 3, 143.83kph, M Amir is working up a good head of steam here. Short length outside off stump. Spanked through the off side. Great cut. They scramble three. Excellent communication between these two |
| 45.6 | Mohammad Amir to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 141.76kph, M Amir hits a short length outside off. J Mendis plays a punchy pull. Not in the gap |
| M Amir has finished his allocation and ends with very economical figures. | |
| Mohammad Amir 1 / 40 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 46 (6 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 250 / 5 (RR: 5.43, RRR: 9.25) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 38 runs to win at 9.50 runs per over | |
| Upul Tharanga 123* (119b 13x4 3x6) Mohammad Amir 10-0-40-1 Jeevan Mendis 57 (68b 4x4 2x6) Dushmantha Chameera 8-0-39-2 | |
| 46.1 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, 2, 145.45kph, D Chameera bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from U Tharanga as he plays a leg glance. Two more added to the total |
| 46.2 | Dushmantha Chameera to Upul Tharanga, OUT, 139.59kph, D Chameera is working up a decent pace here and he maintains an off stump line. U Tharanga was in no position to play that stroke. S Jayasuriya snaffles that edge comfortably |
| Upul Tharanga c S Jayasuriya b D Chameera 125 (175m 121b 13x4 3x6) SR: 103.31 | |
| The new batsman is Sachithra Senanayake. | |
| 46.3 | Dushmantha Chameera to Sachithra Senanayake, 0, 141.08kph, D Chameera hits a short length just outside off. Aggressive drive from S Senanayake and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 46.4 | Dushmantha Chameera to Sachithra Senanayake, 0, 139.46kph, Not much movement from this surface. S Senanayake plays a punchy on-drive |
| 46.5 | Dushmantha Chameera to Sachithra Senanayake, 0, 141.88kph, D Chameera hurls this through. S Senanayake goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. Not in the gap |
| 46.6 | Dushmantha Chameera to Sachithra Senanayake, 0, 141.56kph, D Chameera hurls this through. S Senanayake puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| End of over 47 (2 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 252 / 6 (RR: 5.36, RRR: 11.67) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 36 runs to win at 12.00 runs per over | |
| Jeevan Mendis 57* (68b 4x4 2x6) Dushmantha Chameera 9-0-41-3 Sachithra Senanayake 0 (4b 0x4 0x6) Mohammad Amir 10-0-40-1 | |
| Dhammika Prasad will start a new spell. | |
| 47.1 | Dhammika Prasad to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 131.14kph, D Prasad hits a short length outside off. J Mendis drives but can't time it properly. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. J Mendis rightly sends him back |
| 47.2 | Dhammika Prasad to Jeevan Mendis, 4, 131.11kph, That continues on straight. J Mendis plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Very classy from J Mendis - no stopping this one |
| 47.3 | Dhammika Prasad to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 131.89kph, That continues on straight. J Mendis plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 47.4 | Dhammika Prasad to Sachithra Senanayake, 0, 132.97kph, D Prasad hits a short length just outside off. S Senanayake cover drives but can't time it properly |
| 47.5 | Dhammika Prasad to Sachithra Senanayake, 0, 131.02kph, S Senanayake puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 47.6 | Dhammika Prasad to Sachithra Senanayake, 0, 134.52kph, D Prasad puts his back into this delivery. Short length just outside off stump. S Senanayake cover drives but can't time it properly |
| A tad expensive from D Prasad, but a decent outing for him today. | |
| Dhammika Prasad 1 / 51 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 48 (5 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 257 / 6 (RR: 5.35, RRR: 15.00) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 31 runs to win at 15.50 runs per over | |
| Jeevan Mendis 62* (71b 5x4 2x6) Dhammika Prasad 10-0-51-1 Sachithra Senanayake 0 (7b 0x4 0x6) Dushmantha Chameera 9-0-41-3 | |
| 48.1 | Dushmantha Chameera to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 140.86kph, D Chameera bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from J Mendis as he plays a leg glance. Hit straight to the fielder at backward square leg. No run |
| 48.2 | Dushmantha Chameera to Jeevan Mendis, 4, 141.45kph, Spanked through the off side. Great drive. Through deep cover point for four. Imperious |
| 48.3 | Dushmantha Chameera to Jeevan Mendis, 4, 142.54kph, D Chameera hurls this through. Aggressive cover drive from J Mendis. Through wide long-off for four. Imperious |
| 48.4 | Dushmantha Chameera to Jeevan Mendis, 1, 142.53kph, D Chameera is working up a good head of steam here. Good length outside off stump. J Mendis drives but can't time it properly. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 48.5 | Dushmantha Chameera to Sachithra Senanayake, 0, 137.86kph, S Senanayake defends with a straight bat and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 48.6 | Dushmantha Chameera to Sachithra Senanayake, 0, 142.51kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Well-timed cut there. No run |
| A tad expensive from D Chameera, but a decent outing for him today. | |
| Dushmantha Chameera 3 / 50 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 49 (9 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 266 / 6 (RR: 5.43, RRR: 21.00) | |
| Wayamba Wildkings requires 22 runs to win at 22.00 runs per over | |
| Jeevan Mendis 71* (75b 7x4 2x6) Dushmantha Chameera 10-0-50-3 Sachithra Senanayake 0 (9b 0x4 0x6) Dhammika Prasad 10-0-51-1 | |
| Tharindu Kaushal will start a new spell. | |
| 49.1 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 70.00kph, T Kaushal tosses this one up to J Mendis. Big turn from the spinner. J Mendis plays it gently through the leg side. No runs taken |
| 49.2 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 74.27kph, That spun a long way away from the batsman after pitching. J Mendis gets a top edge on this leg glance but it falls into no-man's land. No runs taken |
| 49.3 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 77.00kph, A little more pace on this one. That spun a long way away from the batsman after pitching. J Mendis puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Not in the gap |
| 49.4 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 4, 73.33kph, T Kaushal rips an offie that turns viciously away from the batsman. That went to the boundary in a flash |
| 49.5 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 4, 80.02kph, A little more pace on this one. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. The ball smashes into the advertising boarding now. Four |
| 49.6 | Tharindu Kaushal to Jeevan Mendis, 0, 70.00kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. J Mendis struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 50 (8 runs) Wayamba Wildkings 274 / 6 (RR: 5.48, RRR: 13.00) | |
| Sachithra Senanayake 0* (9b 0x4 0x6) Tharindu Kaushal 7-0-47-0 Jeevan Mendis 79 (81b 9x4 2x6) Dushmantha Chameera 10-0-50-3 | |
| Close of innings: Wayamba Wildkings - 274 / 6 | |
| Upul Tharanga 125 (121) | |
| Jeevan Mendis 79* (81) | |
| Dushmantha Chameera 3 / 50 | |
| Mohammad Amir 1 / 40 | |
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| FOW: 1/9( Shane Watson, 3.1), 2/15( Mohammad Shahzad, 4.2), 3/49( Mahela Jayawardene, 10.3), 4/160( Kaushal Silva, 27.5), 5/161( Kieron Pollard, 28.2), 6/252( Upul Tharanga, 46.2), | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wayamba Wildkings - 274 / 6 Overs 50 RPO: 5.48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extras: 5 WD: 2 NB: 0 B: 0 LB: 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The new batsman is Usman Khawaja. | |
| The new batsman is Kusal Perera. | |
| The new bowler is Nuwan Pradeep. | |
| 0.1 | Nuwan Pradeep to Usman Khawaja, 0, 135.00kph, N Pradeep pitches that one outside off. U Khawaja hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 0.2 | Nuwan Pradeep to Usman Khawaja, 1, 131.36kph, N Pradeep is working up a decent pace here. Short and straight. U Khawaja plays it gently through the off side. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 0.3 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kusal Perera, 0, 133.38kph, N Pradeep flings this through at decent pace and he pitches that one outside off. K Perera plays a punchy square drive |
| 0.4 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kusal Perera, 1, 134.91kph, N Pradeep flings this through at decent pace and he maintains a tight line outside off. K Perera plays a punchy leg glance. They take a single |
| 0.5 | Nuwan Pradeep to Usman Khawaja, 4, 134.88kph, N Pradeep is working up a decent pace here and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. U Khawaja swats this one. Not quite where U Khawaja intended it to go |
| 0.6 | Nuwan Pradeep to Usman Khawaja, 0, 132.12kph, Defended off the back foot. U Khawaja struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 1 (6 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 6 / 0 (RR: 6.00) | |
| Kusal Perera 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Nuwan Pradeep 1-0-6-0 Usman Khawaja 5 (4b 1x4 0x6) | |
| The new bowler is Dilhara Fernando. | |
| 1.1 | Dilhara Fernando to Kusal Perera, 0, 133.64kph, D Fernando flings this through at decent pace. K Perera plays it gently through the off side. No runs taken |
| 1.2 | Dilhara Fernando to Kusal Perera, 0, 134.97kph, Not much movement from this surface. K Perera plays an extravagant drive. Glorious timing. K Perera struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 1.3 | Dilhara Fernando to Kusal Perera, 1, 134.94kph, K Perera played that with soft hands. One more to the total |
| 1.4 | Dilhara Fernando to Usman Khawaja, 6, 133.04kph, D Fernando hits a short length outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cover drive. That has been caught in the crowd! Six |
| 1.5 | Dilhara Fernando to Usman Khawaja, 0, 133.14kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. U Khawaja goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 1.6 | Dilhara Fernando to Usman Khawaja, OUT, 131.27kph, U Khawaja plays across the line and the ball finds the leading edge. Loose stroke from U Khawaja as the ball takes the edge and is caught |
| Usman Khawaja c N Pradeep b D Fernando 11 (9m 7b 1x4 1x6) SR: 157.14 | |
| End of over 2 (7 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 13 / 1 (RR: 6.50) | |
| Kusal Perera 2* (5b 0x4 0x6) Dilhara Fernando 1-0-7-1 Nuwan Pradeep 1-0-6-0 | |
| The new batsman is Kane Williamson. | |
| 2.1 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kusal Perera, 0, 131.25kph, N Pradeep flings this through at decent pace. K Perera defends with a straight bat |
| 2.2 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kusal Perera, 0, 134.83kph, N Pradeep pitches that one outside off. K Perera hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 2.3 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kusal Perera, 4, 131.27kph, That continues on straight. That runs towards the boundary. Four runs |
| 2.4 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kusal Perera, 1, 131.56kph, N Pradeep flings this through at decent pace. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. They take a single |
| 2.5 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kane Williamson, 0, 134.74kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. K Williamson goes back to defend it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. K Williamson rightly sends him back |
| 2.6 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kane Williamson, 1, 134.70kph, N Pradeep flings this through at decent pace. Not much movement from this surface. K Williamson puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| End of over 3 (6 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 19 / 1 (RR: 6.33) | |
| Kane Williamson 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Nuwan Pradeep 2-0-12-0 Kusal Perera 7 (9b 1x4 0x6) Dilhara Fernando 1-0-7-1 | |
| 3.1 | Dilhara Fernando to Kane Williamson, 0, 133.70kph, D Fernando pitches that one on middle. K Williamson hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No runs taken |
| 3.2 | Dilhara Fernando to Kane Williamson, 0, 132.29kph, K Williamson defends with a straight bat. No runs taken |
| 3.3 | Dilhara Fernando to Kane Williamson, 4, 131.11kph, D Fernando is working up a decent pace here. Can't cut it off. Four |
| 3.4 | Dilhara Fernando to Kane Williamson, 0, 131.12kph, D Fernando bowls this gun-barrel straight. K Williamson defends with a straight bat. Not in the gap |
| 3.5 | Dilhara Fernando to Kane Williamson, 0, 131.69kph, good and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cut. K Williamson struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 3.6 | Dilhara Fernando to Kane Williamson, 1lb, 130.86kph, That one goes on straight. K Williamson is beaten all ends up. This is excellent bowling. One more |
| End of over 4 (5 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 24 / 1 (RR: 6.00) | |
| Kane Williamson 5* (8b 1x4 0x6) Dilhara Fernando 2-0-11-1 Kusal Perera 7 (9b 1x4 0x6) Nuwan Pradeep 2-0-12-0 | |
| 4.1 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kane Williamson, 6, 130.94kph, N Pradeep flings this through at decent pace. Short and straight. Fielder is underneath it but the ball sails over his head. SIX |
| 4.2 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kane Williamson, 1lb, 130.82kph, N Pradeep is working up a decent pace here and he maintains a tight line just outside off. That is an ungainly shot - K Williamson is lucky not to have edged that. One more |
| 4.3 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kusal Perera, 0, 130.05kph, N Pradeep is working up a decent pace here and he hits a short length on middle. K Perera hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 4.4 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kusal Perera, 0, 131.98kph, good and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic leg glance. K Perera struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 4.5 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kusal Perera, 0, 130.00kph, Defended off the back foot |
| 4.6 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kusal Perera, 0, 134.56kph, K Perera plays that one with the full face of the bat. No run |
| End of over 5 (7 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 31 / 1 (RR: 6.20) | |
| Kane Williamson 11* (10b 1x4 1x6) Nuwan Pradeep 3-0-18-0 Kusal Perera 7 (13b 1x4 0x6) Dilhara Fernando 2-0-11-1 | |
| 5.1 | Dilhara Fernando to Kane Williamson, 0, 130.95kph, D Fernando pitches that one just outside off. K Williamson hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 5.2 | Dilhara Fernando to Kane Williamson, 0, 134.69kph, K Williamson goes back to defend it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 5.3 | Dilhara Fernando to Kane Williamson, 1lb, 133.19kph, D Fernando puts his back into this delivery and he pitches that one just outside off. K Williamson misses it completely. One more to the total |
| 5.4 | Dilhara Fernando to Kusal Perera, 1, 130.00kph, short and straight. K Perera plays it gently through the leg side. That is a comfortable single |
| 5.5 | Dilhara Fernando to Kane Williamson, 0, 134.59kph, D Fernando maintains a tight line just outside off. K Williamson played that with soft hands. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 5.6 | Dilhara Fernando to Kane Williamson, 1lb, 130.00kph, short and straight. That is an ungainly shot - K Williamson is lucky not to have edged that. One more to the total |
| End of over 6 (3 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 34 / 1 (RR: 5.67) | |
| Kane Williamson 11* (15b 1x4 1x6) Dilhara Fernando 3-0-12-1 Kusal Perera 8 (14b 1x4 0x6) Nuwan Pradeep 3-0-18-0 | |
| 6.1 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kane Williamson, 1lb, 130.00kph, short and straight. Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more to the total |
| 6.2 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kusal Perera, 0, 130.00kph, N Pradeep hits a short length on middle. K Perera hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 6.3 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kusal Perera, 0, 130.00kph, N Pradeep pushes this through at no great pace and he hits a good length outside off. K Perera plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 6.4 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kusal Perera, 1, 130.00kph, N Pradeep ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he pitches that one outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed square drive. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 6.5 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kane Williamson, 0, 130.00kph, N Pradeep maintains an off stump line. K Williamson defends with a straight bat |
| 6.6 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kane Williamson, 0, 133.76kph, N Pradeep is working up a decent pace here. K Williamson plays an extravagant cover drive. Glorious timing. K Williamson struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 7 (2 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 36 / 1 (RR: 5.14) | |
| Kusal Perera 9* (17b 1x4 0x6) Nuwan Pradeep 4-0-19-0 Kane Williamson 11 (18b 1x4 1x6) Dilhara Fernando 3-0-12-1 | |
| 7.1 | Dilhara Fernando to Kusal Perera, 0, 134.57kph, D Fernando is working up a decent pace here. Short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic pull. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 7.2 | Dilhara Fernando to Kusal Perera, 2, 131.39kph, D Fernando flings this through at decent pace. Wicket to wicket delivery. The ball beats the infielder and the batsmen run a couple |
| 7.3 | Dilhara Fernando to Kusal Perera, OUT, 133.24kph, D Fernando puts his back into this delivery. That one goes on straight. K Perera completely mishits a late cut. A Mendis juggles the edge and takes it at the second attempt! |
| Kusal Perera c A Mendis b D Fernando 11 (34m 20b 1x4 0x6) SR: 55.00 | |
| The new batsman is Kusal Mendis. | |
| 7.4 | Dilhara Fernando to Kusal Mendis, 0, 134.24kph, D Fernando flings this through at decent pace. Defended off the back foot. K Mendis struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 7.5 | Dilhara Fernando to Kusal Mendis, 0, 133.29kph, D Fernando is working up a decent pace here. Defensive stroke. K Mendis's technique had to be good to play that one |
| 7.6 | Dilhara Fernando to Kusal Mendis, 0, 133.10kph, D Fernando bowls this gun-barrel straight. K Mendis defends with a straight bat. Not in the gap |
| End of over 8 (2 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 38 / 2 (RR: 4.75) | |
| Kane Williamson 11* (18b 1x4 1x6) Dilhara Fernando 4-0-14-2 Kusal Mendis 0 (3b 0x4 0x6) Nuwan Pradeep 4-0-19-0 | |
| 8.1 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kane Williamson, 0, 133.82kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive stroke. K Williamson's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 8.2 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kane Williamson, 0, 134.39kph, N Pradeep hits a short length just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. K Williamson rightly sends him back |
| 8.3 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kane Williamson, 1, 134.36kph, K Williamson plays it gently through the off side. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 8.4 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kusal Mendis, 0, 133.31kph, N Pradeep is working up a decent pace here and he hits a short length just outside off. K Mendis hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 8.5 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kusal Mendis, 0, 130.00kph, This one is military medium from N Pradeep. That one goes on straight. K Mendis plays it gently through the leg side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. K Mendis rightly sends him back |
| 8.6 | Nuwan Pradeep to Kusal Mendis, 0, 130.00kph, N Pradeep pushes this through at no great pace. That continues on straight. K Mendis plays an extravagant cut. Glorious timing |
| End of over 9 (1 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 39 / 2 (RR: 4.33) | |
| Kane Williamson 12* (21b 1x4 1x6) Nuwan Pradeep 5-0-20-0 Kusal Mendis 0 (6b 0x4 0x6) Dilhara Fernando 4-0-14-2 | |
| 9.1 | Dilhara Fernando to Kane Williamson, 1, 130.00kph, Not much movement from this surface. K Williamson puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more |
| 9.2 | Dilhara Fernando to Kusal Mendis, 1, 130.00kph, K Mendis pushes this ball through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 9.3 | Dilhara Fernando to Kane Williamson, 0, 132.58kph, D Fernando flings this through at decent pace. Short and straight. K Williamson goes on to the back foot and keeps it down and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 9.4 | Dilhara Fernando to Kane Williamson, 1, 130.46kph, D Fernando bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from K Williamson as he plays a late cut. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 9.5 | Dilhara Fernando to Kusal Mendis, 0, 130.00kph, D Fernando is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 9.6 | Dilhara Fernando to Kusal Mendis, 1, 130.00kph, Excellent timing from K Mendis as he plays a drive. Easy single to be had there |
| End of over 10 (4 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 43 / 2 (RR: 4.30) | |
| Kusal Mendis 2* (9b 0x4 0x6) Dilhara Fernando 5-0-18-2 Kane Williamson 14 (24b 1x4 1x6) Nuwan Pradeep 5-0-20-0 | |
| The new bowler is Dwayne Bravo. | |
| 10.1 | Dwayne Bravo to Kusal Mendis, 0, 120.36kph, No great pace there from D Bravo. That continues on straight. K Mendis drives but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 10.2 | Dwayne Bravo to Kusal Mendis, 0, 123.97kph, This one is military medium from D Bravo. That one goes on straight. K Mendis plays it gently through the off side. No runs taken |
| 10.3 | Dwayne Bravo to Kusal Mendis, 1, 123.95kph, D Bravo bowls this gun-barrel straight. K Mendis plays it gently through the off side. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 10.4 | Dwayne Bravo to Kane Williamson, 1, 120.26kph, Not much movement from this surface. K Williamson plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 10.5 | Dwayne Bravo to Kusal Mendis, 0, 121.54kph, short and straight. K Mendis plays it gently through the off side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 10.6 | Dwayne Bravo to Kusal Mendis, 4, 123.87kph, good and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. Four more to the total |
| End of over 11 (6 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 49 / 2 (RR: 4.45) | |
| Kane Williamson 15* (25b 1x4 1x6) Dwayne Bravo 1-0-6-0 Kusal Mendis 7 (14b 1x4 0x6) Dilhara Fernando 5-0-18-2 | |
| The new bowler is Angelo Mathews. | |
| 11.1 | Angelo Mathews to Kane Williamson, 4, 130.57kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. Can't cut it off. Four |
| 11.2 | Angelo Mathews to Kane Williamson, OUT, 131.67kph, Not much movement from this surface. K Williamson strides forward and blocks. M Guptill snaffles that edge comfortably |
| Kane Williamson c M Guptill b A Mathews 19 (41m 27b 2x4 1x6) SR: 70.37 | |
| The new batsman is Milinda Siriwardana. | |
| 11.3 | Angelo Mathews to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 130.44kph, A Mathews flings this through at decent pace. Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive stroke. M Siriwardana's technique had to be good to play that one |
| 11.4 | Angelo Mathews to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 130.75kph, A Mathews is working up a decent pace here. Not much movement from this surface. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap |
| 11.5 | Angelo Mathews to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 133.88kph, That continues on straight. Not in the gap |
| 11.6 | Angelo Mathews to Milinda Siriwardana, 1, 133.85kph, That continues on straight. M Siriwardana plays an extravagant square drive. Glorious timing. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| End of over 12 (5 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 54 / 3 (RR: 4.50) | |
| Milinda Siriwardana 1* (4b 0x4 0x6) Angelo Mathews 1-0-5-1 Kusal Mendis 7 (14b 1x4 0x6) Dwayne Bravo 1-0-6-0 | |
| 12.1 | Dwayne Bravo to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 120.72kph, D Bravo ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. M Siriwardana goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-on. No run |
| 12.2 | Dwayne Bravo to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 120.81kph, D Bravo pushes this through at no great pace. That continues on straight. M Siriwardana square drives but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 12.3 | Dwayne Bravo to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 123.83kph, M Siriwardana goes back to defend it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Siriwardana rightly sends him back |
| 12.4 | Dwayne Bravo to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 120.04kph, D Bravo is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Not much movement from this surface. Defended off the back foot |
| 12.5 | Dwayne Bravo to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 120.16kph, D Bravo pushes this through at no great pace. That continues on straight. M Siriwardana on-drives but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 12.6 | Dwayne Bravo to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 120.04kph, M Siriwardana plays an extravagant hook. Glorious timing |
| End of over 13 (0 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 54 / 3 (RR: 4.15) | |
| Kusal Mendis 7* (14b 1x4 0x6) Dwayne Bravo 2-1-6-0 Milinda Siriwardana 1 (10b 0x4 0x6) Angelo Mathews 1-0-5-1 | |
| 13.1 | Angelo Mathews to Kusal Mendis, 0, 130.08kph, A Mathews puts his back into this delivery. Short and straight. K Mendis plays that one with the full face of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 13.2 | Angelo Mathews to Kusal Mendis, 0, 133.83kph, A Mathews flings this through at decent pace. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. K Mendis rightly sends him back |
| 13.3 | Angelo Mathews to Kusal Mendis, 1, 133.69kph, A Mathews maintains a tight line just outside off. K Mendis played that with soft hands. One more to the total |
| Uva Leopards makes a slight fielding change now. In comes mid-off and they have removed deep extra-cover | |
| 13.4 | Angelo Mathews to Milinda Siriwardana, 1lb, 133.77kph, A Mathews puts his back into this delivery. Short and straight. M Siriwardana misses it completely. One more |
| 13.5 | Angelo Mathews to Kusal Mendis, 0, 130.91kph, That continues on straight. K Mendis drives but can't time it properly |
| 13.6 | Angelo Mathews to Kusal Mendis, 1, 133.31kph, A Mathews is working up a decent pace here. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. Easy single to be had there |
| End of over 14 (3 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 57 / 3 (RR: 4.07) | |
| Kusal Mendis 9* (19b 1x4 0x6) Angelo Mathews 2-0-7-1 Milinda Siriwardana 1 (11b 0x4 0x6) Dwayne Bravo 2-1-6-0 | |
| 14.1 | Dwayne Bravo to Kusal Mendis, 2, 123.77kph, No great pace there from D Bravo. That continues on straight. K Mendis plays an extravagant square drive. Glorious timing. Two runs |
| 14.2 | Dwayne Bravo to Kusal Mendis, 0, 120.14kph, short length just outside off stump. K Mendis drives but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 14.3 | Dwayne Bravo to Kusal Mendis, 0, 120.02kph, short and straight. K Mendis plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 14.4 | Dwayne Bravo to Kusal Mendis, 0, 123.69kph, D Bravo pushes this through at no great pace. Defensively played. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 14.5 | Dwayne Bravo to Kusal Mendis, 0, 120.00kph, D Bravo bowls this gun-barrel straight. K Mendis defends with a straight bat. No runs taken |
| 14.6 | Dwayne Bravo to Kusal Mendis, 0, 120.00kph, This one is military medium from D Bravo. K Mendis plays it gently through the off side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 15 (2 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 59 / 3 (RR: 3.93) | |
| Milinda Siriwardana 1* (11b 0x4 0x6) Dwayne Bravo 3-1-8-0 Kusal Mendis 11 (25b 1x4 0x6) Angelo Mathews 2-0-7-1 | |
| 15.1 | Angelo Mathews to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 133.72kph, A Mathews bowls this gun-barrel straight. M Siriwardana defends with a straight bat and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 15.2 | Angelo Mathews to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 132.51kph, A Mathews puts his back into this delivery. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic hook. No runs taken |
| 15.3 | Angelo Mathews to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 133.66kph, That one goes on straight. Aggressive on-drive from M Siriwardana. No runs taken |
| 15.4 | Angelo Mathews to Milinda Siriwardana, 2, 132.14kph, short and straight. M Siriwardana lobs the ball into the outfield and it lands safely. Two runs taken. The return is over the stumps |
| 15.5 | Angelo Mathews to Milinda Siriwardana, 1, 133.08kph, A Mathews pitches that one outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 15.6 | Angelo Mathews to Kusal Mendis, 1, 130.22kph, That one goes on straight. K Mendis swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| End of over 16 (4 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 63 / 3 (RR: 3.94) | |
| Kusal Mendis 12* (26b 1x4 0x6) Angelo Mathews 3-0-11-1 Milinda Siriwardana 4 (16b 0x4 0x6) Dwayne Bravo 3-1-8-0 | |
| The new bowler is Ajantha Mendis. | |
| 16.1 | Ajantha Mendis to Kusal Mendis, 0, 80.34kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. Excellent timing from K Mendis as he plays an on-drive. Hit straight to the fielder at square leg. No run |
| 16.2 | Ajantha Mendis to Kusal Mendis, 0, 70.00kph, A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. Crunched through the off side. Well executed drive. Hit straight to the fielder at deep mid-off. No run |
| 16.3 | Ajantha Mendis to Kusal Mendis, 0, 82.55kph, A little more pace on this one. A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. K Mendis rightly sends him back |
| 16.4 | Ajantha Mendis to Kusal Mendis, 0, 80.00kph, A Mendis pushes this one through slightly quicker. K Mendis puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| 16.5 | Ajantha Mendis to Kusal Mendis, 0, 70.00kph, A Mendis gives this one some air. Big turn from the spinner. K Mendis goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 16.6 | Ajantha Mendis to Kusal Mendis, 0, 70.00kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive |
| End of over 17 (0 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 63 / 3 (RR: 3.71) | |
| Milinda Siriwardana 4* (16b 0x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 1-1-0-0 Kusal Mendis 12 (32b 1x4 0x6) Angelo Mathews 3-0-11-1 | |
| Dwayne Bravo will start a new spell. | |
| Uva Leopards makes a slight fielding change now. In comes mid-off. | |
| 17.1 | Dwayne Bravo to Milinda Siriwardana, 1, 120.00kph, No great pace there from D Bravo. That continues on straight. Aggressive on-drive from M Siriwardana. That is an excellent call by M Siriwardana. One run |
| 17.2 | Dwayne Bravo to Kusal Mendis, 0, 120.00kph, D Bravo pitches that one just outside off. K Mendis puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| 17.3 | Dwayne Bravo to Kusal Mendis, 0, 123.63kph, D Bravo ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. K Mendis plays a drive, but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 17.4 | Dwayne Bravo to Kusal Mendis, 0, 123.61kph, This one is military medium from D Bravo. Spanked through the off side. Great drive. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 17.5 | Dwayne Bravo to Kusal Mendis, 1lb, 120.00kph, K Mendis plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more to the total |
| 17.6 | Dwayne Bravo to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 120.00kph, No great pace there from D Bravo. That continues on straight. M Siriwardana plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. No run |
| End of over 18 (2 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 65 / 3 (RR: 3.61) | |
| Kusal Mendis 12* (36b 1x4 0x6) Dwayne Bravo 4-1-9-0 Milinda Siriwardana 5 (18b 0x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 1-1-0-0 | |
| 18.1 | Ajantha Mendis to Kusal Mendis, OUT, 73.42kph, full length just outside off stump. K Mendis was in no position to play that stroke. Rapped on the pads. Loud appeal by A Mendis and given by A Dar! |
| Kusal Mendis lbw A Mendis 12 (42m 37b 1x4 0x6) SR: 32.43 | |
| The new batsman is Mohammad Nabi. | |
| 18.2 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 77.60kph, M Nabi plays that one with the full face of the bat. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Nabi rightly sends him back |
| 18.3 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 70.00kph, A Mendis rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. Hit straight to the fielder. Hit straight to the fielder at deep mid-off. No run |
| 18.4 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 72.47kph, A Mendis puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. Excellent timing from M Nabi as he plays a drive. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 18.5 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 1, 70.00kph, A Mendis tosses this one up to M Nabi. A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. They take a single |
| 18.6 | Ajantha Mendis to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 79.74kph, full length outside off stump. M Siriwardana plays a cut, but can't time it properly. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Siriwardana rightly sends him back |
| End of over 19 (1 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 66 / 4 (RR: 3.47) | |
| Mohammad Nabi 1* (4b 0x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 2-1-1-1 Milinda Siriwardana 5 (19b 0x4 0x6) Dwayne Bravo 4-1-9-0 | |
| 19.1 | Dwayne Bravo to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 122.93kph, D Bravo is struggling to find much pace off this surface. M Nabi goes on to the back foot and keeps it down |
| 19.2 | Dwayne Bravo to Mohammad Nabi, 1, 120.00kph, That one goes on straight. M Nabi on-drives but doesn't time it at all. One more |
| 19.3 | Dwayne Bravo to Milinda Siriwardana, 4, 120.00kph, D Bravo is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. That went to the boundary in a flash |
| 19.4 | Dwayne Bravo to Milinda Siriwardana, 1, 120.00kph, short and straight. M Siriwardana plays it gently through the off side. One more to the total |
| 19.5 | Dwayne Bravo to Mohammad Nabi, 4, 121.02kph, D Bravo pushes this through at no great pace and he hits a short length just outside off. The ball beats the fielder and the outfield does the rest. Four more |
| 19.6 | Dwayne Bravo to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 122.58kph, No great pace there from D Bravo and he maintains a tight line just outside off. M Nabi goes on to the back foot and keeps it down |
| End of over 20 (10 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 76 / 4 (RR: 3.80) | |
| Milinda Siriwardana 10* (21b 1x4 0x6) Dwayne Bravo 5-1-19-0 Mohammad Nabi 6 (8b 1x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 2-1-1-1 | |
| 20.1 | Ajantha Mendis to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 70.07kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. Textbook example of a forward defensive there. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 20.2 | Ajantha Mendis to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 81.49kph, Defensively played. M Siriwardana struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 20.3 | Ajantha Mendis to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 75.18kph, Big turn from the spinner. M Siriwardana plays a cover drive, the ball rears and takes the shoulder of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at short mid-wicket. No run |
| 20.4 | Ajantha Mendis to Milinda Siriwardana, 2, 72.62kph, A Mendis tosses this one up to M Siriwardana. A big offie now and it grips and spins away from the batsman. M Siriwardana plays a cover drive, the ball rears and takes the shoulder of the bat. The initial call is two - the batsmen make it quite easily in the end |
| 20.5 | Ajantha Mendis to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 73.56kph, A Mendis tosses this one up to M Siriwardana and he leg glances but can't time it properly. No run |
| 20.6 | Ajantha Mendis to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 82.11kph, A hint of turn into. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Siriwardana rightly sends him back |
| End of over 21 (2 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 78 / 4 (RR: 3.71) | |
| Mohammad Nabi 6* (8b 1x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 3-1-3-1 Milinda Siriwardana 12 (27b 1x4 0x6) Dwayne Bravo 5-1-19-0 | |
| 21.1 | Dwayne Bravo to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 120.00kph, D Bravo is struggling to find much pace off this surface. M Nabi goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. No runs taken |
| 21.2 | Dwayne Bravo to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 122.48kph, D Bravo hits a short length just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 21.3 | Dwayne Bravo to Mohammad Nabi, 1, 120.00kph, This one is military medium from D Bravo. That one goes on straight. M Nabi plays it gently through the off side. Easy single to be had there |
| 21.4 | Dwayne Bravo to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 121.99kph, No great pace there from D Bravo. Short length outside off stump. Spanked through the leg side. Great pull. No run |
| 21.5 | Dwayne Bravo to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 120.00kph, D Bravo hits a good length outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed square drive |
| 21.6 | Dwayne Bravo to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 120.00kph, Excellent timing from M Siriwardana as he plays a pull. Not in the gap |
| End of over 22 (1 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 79 / 4 (RR: 3.59) | |
| Mohammad Nabi 7* (11b 1x4 0x6) Dwayne Bravo 6-1-20-0 Milinda Siriwardana 12 (30b 1x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 3-1-3-1 | |
| 22.1 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 70.00kph, M Nabi pushes this ball through the off side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 22.2 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 82.34kph, A Mendis rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. M Nabi plays it gently through the off side. No runs taken |
| 22.3 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 70.00kph, A Mendis floats a delivery to M Nabi. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap |
| 22.4 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 1, 75.53kph, A little more pace on this one. That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. M Nabi plays an extravagant drive. Glorious timing. They take a single |
| 22.5 | Ajantha Mendis to Milinda Siriwardana, 1, 73.69kph, A Mendis tosses this one up to M Siriwardana and he plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 22.6 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 75.40kph, Defended off the back foot. No runs taken |
| End of over 23 (2 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 81 / 4 (RR: 3.52) | |
| Milinda Siriwardana 13* (31b 1x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 4-1-5-1 Mohammad Nabi 8 (16b 1x4 0x6) Dwayne Bravo 6-1-20-0 | |
| The new bowler is Seekkuge Prasanna. | |
| 23.1 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Milinda Siriwardana, 1lb, 70.00kph, S Prasanna tosses this one up to M Siriwardana. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more |
| 23.2 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Mohammad Nabi, 1lb, 92.11kph, Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more |
| 23.3 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Milinda Siriwardana, 1, 88.42kph, Big turn from the spinner. M Siriwardana on-drives but can't time it properly. That is a comfortable single |
| 23.4 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Mohammad Nabi, 2, 73.67kph, M Nabi lobs the ball into the outfield and it lands safely. The batsmen run hard and complete a comfortable two |
| 23.5 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 85.59kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive. Not in the gap |
| 23.6 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 78.62kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. M Nabi plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 24 (5 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 86 / 4 (RR: 3.58) | |
| Milinda Siriwardana 14* (33b 1x4 0x6) Seekkuge Prasanna 1-0-3-0 Mohammad Nabi 10 (20b 1x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 4-1-5-1 | |
| 24.1 | Ajantha Mendis to Milinda Siriwardana, 1, 70.00kph, M Siriwardana puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total |
| 24.2 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 71.98kph, A Mendis tosses this one up to M Nabi and he plays it gently through the off side. M Nabi struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 24.3 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 71.66kph, A Mendis gives this one some air. Big turn from the spinner. Well-timed cover drive there. No run |
| 24.4 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 71.43kph, Lahiru Thirimanne drops a sitter. M Nabi struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 24.5 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 1lb, 73.30kph, A Mendis floats a delivery to M Nabi and he misses it completely. One more |
| 24.6 | Ajantha Mendis to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 77.90kph, full length outside off stump. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. No runs taken |
| End of over 25 (2 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 88 / 4 (RR: 3.52) | |
| Mohammad Nabi 10* (24b 1x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 5-1-6-1 Milinda Siriwardana 15 (35b 1x4 0x6) Seekkuge Prasanna 1-0-3-0 | |
| 25.1 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 78.64kph, Not finding much turn off this surface. M Nabi puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Nabi rightly sends him back |
| 25.2 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Mohammad Nabi, 1, 77.35kph, S Prasanna rips a leggie that turns viciously away from the batsman. M Nabi plays a punchy drive. Single taken |
| 25.3 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 70.42kph, M Siriwardana pulls but doesn't time it at all. Hit straight to the fielder at backward square leg. No run |
| 25.4 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 71.93kph, S Prasanna floats a delivery to M Siriwardana and he rips a leggie that turns viciously into the batsman. M Siriwardana pushes this ball through the leg side. Not in the gap |
| 25.5 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Milinda Siriwardana, 1, 75.65kph, M Siriwardana plays it gently through the leg side. One more |
| 25.6 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 71.57kph, S Prasanna tosses this one up to M Nabi. A big leggie now and it grips and spins away from the batsman. Excellent timing from M Nabi as he plays a cover drive. No run |
| End of over 26 (2 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 90 / 4 (RR: 3.46) | |
| Milinda Siriwardana 16* (38b 1x4 0x6) Seekkuge Prasanna 2-0-5-0 Mohammad Nabi 11 (27b 1x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 5-1-6-1 | |
| 26.1 | Ajantha Mendis to Milinda Siriwardana, 1, 77.59kph, M Siriwardana on-drives but can't time it properly. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 26.2 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 80.80kph, A Mendis rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. M Nabi cuts but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 26.3 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 89.55kph, A Mendis fires in a quicker one. Well-timed on-drive there. No run |
| 26.4 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 6, 78.05kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. A Mendis rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. M Nabi plays an extravagant square drive. Glorious timing. M Nabi hammers this for six |
| 26.5 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 70.00kph, A Mendis gives this one some air. M Nabi plays it gently through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 26.6 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 78.64kph, A Mendis pushes this one through slightly quicker. M Nabi cover drives but can't time it properly and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 27 (7 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 97 / 4 (RR: 3.59) | |
| Milinda Siriwardana 17* (39b 1x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 6-1-13-1 Mohammad Nabi 17 (32b 1x4 1x6) Seekkuge Prasanna 2-0-5-0 | |
| Kandurata Skyknights has taken the batting powerplay. | |
| 27.1 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 70.00kph, S Prasanna gives this one some air. That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. M Siriwardana lobs the ball into the outfield and it lands safely. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 27.2 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Milinda Siriwardana, 1, 79.91kph, A little more pace on this one. S Prasanna rips a leggie that turns viciously into the batsman. M Siriwardana on-drives but can't time it properly. They take a single |
| 27.3 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Mohammad Nabi, 4, 70.00kph, Crunched through the off side. Well executed drive. Four more to the total |
| 27.4 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 70.00kph, S Prasanna gives this one some air. The straight one now. M Nabi plays a punchy cover drive. Not in the gap |
| 27.5 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 75.96kph, M Nabi plays it gently through the off side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 27.6 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Mohammad Nabi, 1, 83.31kph, That spun a long way away from the batsman after pitching. M Nabi puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more |
| End of over 28 (6 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 103 / 4 (RR: 3.68) | |
| Mohammad Nabi 22* (36b 2x4 1x6) Seekkuge Prasanna 3-0-11-0 Milinda Siriwardana 18 (41b 1x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 6-1-13-1 | |
| 28.1 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 70.00kph, A Mendis floats a delivery to M Nabi. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. M Nabi puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Nabi rightly sends him back |
| 28.2 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 73.37kph, A Mendis puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. M Nabi drives but can't time it properly |
| 28.3 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 1, 75.56kph, full length just outside off stump. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. The batsmen only take one |
| 28.4 | Ajantha Mendis to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 70.00kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. Excellent timing from M Siriwardana as he plays a pull. No runs taken |
| 28.5 | Ajantha Mendis to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 79.31kph, M Siriwardana pushes this ball through the off side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 28.6 | Ajantha Mendis to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 79.74kph, A Mendis pushes this one through slightly quicker and he gets this one to grip and turn. M Siriwardana square drives but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 29 (1 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 104 / 4 (RR: 3.59) | |
| Mohammad Nabi 23* (39b 2x4 1x6) Ajantha Mendis 7-1-14-1 Milinda Siriwardana 18 (44b 1x4 0x6) Seekkuge Prasanna 3-0-11-0 | |
| 29.1 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Mohammad Nabi, 1, 71.40kph, S Prasanna floats a delivery to M Nabi and he plays it gently through the leg side. M Nabi trots through for the single |
| 29.2 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 70.00kph, S Prasanna tosses this one up to M Siriwardana and he gets this one to grip and turn. Ajantha Mendis drops a sitter. Not in the gap |
| 29.3 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Milinda Siriwardana, 0, 76.89kph, M Siriwardana plays it gently through the leg side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 29.4 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Milinda Siriwardana, OUT, 70.00kph, M Siriwardana plays across the line and the ball finds the leading edge. Edged and taken! |
| Milinda Siriwardana c D Fernando b S Prasanna 18 (61m 47b 1x4 0x6) SR: 38.30 | |
| The new batsman is Dimuth Karunaratne. | |
| 29.5 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1, 75.13kph, A little more pace on this one. Excellent timing from D Karunaratne as he plays a cut. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 29.6 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Mohammad Nabi, 1, 75.90kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. M Nabi plays a punchy on-drive. The batsmen only take one |
| End of over 30 (3 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 107 / 5 (RR: 3.57) | |
| Mohammad Nabi 25* (41b 2x4 1x6) Seekkuge Prasanna 4-0-14-1 Dimuth Karunaratne 1 (1b 0x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 7-1-14-1 | |
| 30.1 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 2, 70.00kph, A Mendis rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. Aggressive square drive from M Nabi. Two more added to the total |
| 30.2 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, WIDE, A Mendis pushes this delivery way down the leg side and it's rightly wided by the umpire |
| 30.2 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 1lb, 77.79kph, M Nabi plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more |
| 30.3 | Ajantha Mendis to Dimuth Karunaratne, 0, 81.87kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. A big offie now and it grips and spins away from the batsman. D Karunaratne strides forward and blocks. No run |
| 30.4 | Ajantha Mendis to Dimuth Karunaratne, 4, 86.33kph, A Mendis spears this one in to D Karunaratne and he plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. Four all the way |
| 30.5 | Ajantha Mendis to Dimuth Karunaratne, 0, 84.85kph, A big offie now and it grips and spins away from the batsman. Excellent timing from D Karunaratne as he plays a leg glance. D Karunaratne struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 30.6 | Ajantha Mendis to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1, 72.20kph, D Karunaratne puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is a comfortable single |
| End of over 31 (9 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 116 / 5 (RR: 3.74) | |
| Dimuth Karunaratne 6* (5b 1x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 8-1-22-1 Mohammad Nabi 27 (43b 2x4 1x6) Seekkuge Prasanna 4-0-14-1 | |
| 31.1 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Dimuth Karunaratne, 0, 73.93kph, S Prasanna gives this one some air. Spanked through the off side. Great square drive. No runs taken |
| 31.2 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Dimuth Karunaratne, 0, 72.89kph, Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 31.3 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Dimuth Karunaratne, 0, 70.00kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. Excellent timing from D Karunaratne as he plays a leg glance. No runs taken |
| 31.4 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Dimuth Karunaratne, 1, 70.00kph, A big leggie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. D Karunaratne puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is a comfortable single |
| 31.5 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Mohammad Nabi, 1, 71.53kph, S Prasanna puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive. M Nabi trots through for the single |
| 31.6 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Dimuth Karunaratne, OUT, 70.14kph, A big leggie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. D Karunaratne completely mishits an on-drive and he has not quite got a hold of this one and it is taken by D Fernando long-on |
| Dimuth Karunaratne c D Fernando b S Prasanna 7 (7m 10b 1x4 0x6) SR: 70.00 | |
| End of over 32 (2 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 118 / 6 (RR: 3.69) | |
| Mohammad Nabi 28* (44b 2x4 1x6) Seekkuge Prasanna 5-0-16-2 Ajantha Mendis 8-1-22-1 | |
| The new batsman is Rangana Herath. | |
| Dilhara Fernando will start a new spell. | |
| 32.1 | Dilhara Fernando to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 131.32kph, D Fernando is working up a decent pace here. Short length just outside off stump. M Nabi plays a drive, but can't time it properly. No run |
| 32.2 | Dilhara Fernando to Mohammad Nabi, 6, 131.12kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Six runs! Fantastic batting |
| 32.3 | Dilhara Fernando to Mohammad Nabi, 1, 133.35kph, D Fernando puts his back into this delivery. Wicket to wicket delivery. M Nabi puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he trots through for the single |
| 32.4 | Dilhara Fernando to Rangana Herath, 0, 134.91kph, D Fernando flings this through at decent pace. Short and straight. R Herath plays that one with the full face of the bat. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. R Herath rightly sends him back |
| 32.5 | Dilhara Fernando to Rangana Herath, 0, 134.88kph, D Fernando puts his back into this delivery and he maintains an off stump line. R Herath defends with a straight bat and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 32.6 | Dilhara Fernando to Rangana Herath, 0, 134.85kph, D Fernando puts his back into this delivery and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. R Herath plays it gently through the leg side. No run |
| End of over 33 (7 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 125 / 6 (RR: 3.79) | |
| Mohammad Nabi 35* (47b 2x4 2x6) Dilhara Fernando 6-0-25-2 Rangana Herath 0 (3b 0x4 0x6) Seekkuge Prasanna 5-0-16-2 | |
| Ajantha Mendis will start a new spell. | |
| Uva Leopards makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep backward point. | |
| 33.1 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 4, 70.00kph, full length just outside off stump. Excellent timing and placement. Four |
| 33.2 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 75.16kph, A little more pace on this one. A Mendis puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. M Nabi drives but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 33.3 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 77.16kph, Big turn from the spinner. Hit straight to the fielder. M Nabi struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 33.4 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, 0, 79.85kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. M Nabi drives but doesn't time it at all. No runs taken |
| 33.5 | Ajantha Mendis to Mohammad Nabi, OUT, 71.37kph, The straight one now. M Nabi completely mishits a drive. Edged and taken! |
| Mohammad Nabi c S Prasanna b A Mendis 39 (51m 52b 3x4 2x6) SR: 75.00 | |
| The new batsman is Lakshan Sandakan. | |
| 33.6 | Ajantha Mendis to Lakshan Sandakan, 0, 71.56kph, Not finding much turn off this surface. Well-timed on-drive there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. L Sandakan rightly sends him back |
| End of over 34 (4 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 129 / 7 (RR: 3.79) | |
| Rangana Herath 0* (3b 0x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 9-1-26-2 Lakshan Sandakan 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) Dilhara Fernando 6-0-25-2 | |
| Uva Leopards makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep extra-cover. | |
| 34.1 | Dilhara Fernando to Rangana Herath, OUT, 131.28kph, D Fernando flings this through at decent pace. Wicket to wicket delivery. R Herath plays across the line and the ball finds the leading edge. L Thirimanne snaffles that edge comfortably |
| Rangana Herath c L Thirimanne b D Fernando 0 (8m 4b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00 | |
| The new batsman is Mustafizur Rahman. | |
| 34.2 | Dilhara Fernando to Mustafizur Rahman, 0, 131.04kph, D Fernando flings this through at decent pace. Defensively played. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 34.3 | Dilhara Fernando to Mustafizur Rahman, 0, 131.11kph, D Fernando is working up a decent pace here. Short length outside off stump. Spanked through the off side. Great cut. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 34.4 | Dilhara Fernando to Mustafizur Rahman, 0, 131.24kph, D Fernando puts his back into this delivery and he hits a short length outside off. M Rahman hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No runs taken |
| 34.5 | Dilhara Fernando to Mustafizur Rahman, 0, 134.74kph, D Fernando is working up a decent pace here and he pitches that one outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. No run |
| 34.6 | Dilhara Fernando to Mustafizur Rahman, 0, 130.00kph, D Fernando maintains a middle stump line. Hit straight to the fielder. No runs taken |
| End of over 35 (0 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 129 / 8 (RR: 3.69) | |
| Lakshan Sandakan 0* (1b 0x4 0x6) Dilhara Fernando 7-1-25-3 Mustafizur Rahman 0 (5b 0x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 9-1-26-2 | |
| 35.1 | Ajantha Mendis to Lakshan Sandakan, 0, 74.09kph, L Sandakan drives but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 35.2 | Ajantha Mendis to Lakshan Sandakan, 0, 70.00kph, A Mendis floats a delivery to L Sandakan. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. L Sandakan leg glances but can't time it properly. No run |
| 35.3 | Ajantha Mendis to Lakshan Sandakan, 0, 70.00kph, A Mendis puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. L Sandakan plays a punchy on-drive. Not in the gap |
| 35.4 | Ajantha Mendis to Lakshan Sandakan, 1, 72.69kph, A Mendis rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. Spanked through the off side. Great drive. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 35.5 | Ajantha Mendis to Mustafizur Rahman, 0, 86.36kph, full length outside off stump. Spanked through the off side. Great square drive. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 35.6 | Ajantha Mendis to Mustafizur Rahman, 0, 70.00kph, A Mendis tosses this one up to M Rahman. Full length outside off stump. M Rahman square drives but can't time it properly. No runs taken |
| That's the end of a miserly spell from A Mendis. | |
| Ajantha Mendis 2 / 27 in 10.0 overs, 1 maidens | |
| End of over 36 (1 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 130 / 8 (RR: 3.61) | |
| Lakshan Sandakan 1* (5b 0x4 0x6) Ajantha Mendis 10-1-27-2 Mustafizur Rahman 0 (7b 0x4 0x6) Dilhara Fernando 7-1-25-3 | |
| 36.1 | Dilhara Fernando to Lakshan Sandakan, 0, 133.66kph, D Fernando pitches that one just outside off. L Sandakan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 36.2 | Dilhara Fernando to Lakshan Sandakan, 0, 131.04kph, D Fernando puts his back into this delivery and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Hit straight to the fielder |
| 36.3 | Dilhara Fernando to Lakshan Sandakan, 0, 130.00kph, This one is military medium from D Fernando. L Sandakan plays it gently through the leg side. Not in the gap |
| 36.4 | Dilhara Fernando to Lakshan Sandakan, 0, 134.24kph, That one goes on straight |
| 36.5 | Dilhara Fernando to Lakshan Sandakan, 1, 130.00kph, D Fernando ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. L Sandakan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total |
| Uva Leopards makes a slight fielding change now. In comes mid-off. | |
| 36.6 | Dilhara Fernando to Mustafizur Rahman, OUT, 134.56kph, M Rahman can't get the square drive away. Loose stroke from M Rahman as the ball takes the edge and is caught |
| Mustafizur Rahman c N Pradeep b D Fernando 0 (9m 8b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00 | |
| That's D Fernando's four-for! | |
| End of over 37 (1 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 131 / 9 (RR: 3.54) | |
| Lakshan Sandakan 2* (10b 0x4 0x6) Dilhara Fernando 8-1-26-4 Ajantha Mendis 10-1-27-2 | |
| The new batsman is Binura Fernando. | |
| Seekkuge Prasanna will start a new spell. | |
| 37.1 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Lakshan Sandakan, 1, 76.48kph, S Prasanna pushes this one through slightly quicker. A big leggie now and it grips and spins away from the batsman. L Sandakan plays it gently through the off side. That is an excellent call by L Sandakan. One run |
| 37.2 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Binura Fernando, 0, 70.00kph, full length just outside off stump. Spanked through the off side. Great cut. Not in the gap |
| 37.3 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Binura Fernando, 0, 73.28kph, Dilhara Fernando drops a sitter and he is quick to cut off the single |
| 37.4 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Binura Fernando, 0, 74.80kph, B Fernando plays it gently through the off side. No runs taken |
| 37.5 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Binura Fernando, 0, 77.86kph, That spun a long way away from the batsman after pitching. B Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 37.6 | Seekkuge Prasanna to Binura Fernando, 0, 73.12kph, S Prasanna tosses this one up to B Fernando. Good length on middle stump. B Fernando cuts but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| End of over 38 (1 runs) Kandurata Skyknights 132 / 9 (RR: 3.47) | |
| Lakshan Sandakan 3* (11b 0x4 0x6) Seekkuge Prasanna 6-0-17-2 Binura Fernando 0 (5b 0x4 0x6) Dilhara Fernando 8-1-26-4 | |
| Nuwan Pradeep will start a new spell. | |
| 38.1 | Nuwan Pradeep to Lakshan Sandakan, OUT, 133.77kph, That continues on straight. L Sandakan miscues a square drive. Loose stroke from L Sandakan as the ball takes the edge and is caught |
| Lakshan Sandakan c M Guptill b N Pradeep 3 (14m 12b 0x4 0x6) SR: 25.00 | |
| Close of innings: Kandurata Skyknights - 132 all out | |
| Mohammad Nabi 39 (52) | |
| Kane Williamson 19 (27) | |
| Dilhara Fernando 4 / 26 | |
| Seekkuge Prasanna 2 / 17 | |
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| FOW: 1/13( Usman Khawaja, 1.6), 2/38( Kusal Perera, 7.3), 3/53( Kane Williamson, 11.2), 4/65( Kusal Mendis, 18.1), 5/105( Milinda Siriwardana, 29.4), 6/118( Dimuth Karunaratne, 31.6), 7/129( Mohammad Nabi, 33.5), 8/129( Rangana Herath, 34.1), 9/131( Mustafizur Rahman, 36.6), 10/132( Lakshan Sandakan, 38.1), | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kandurata Skyknights - 132 all out Overs 38.1 RPO: 3.46 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extras: 12 WD: 1 NB: 0 B: 0 LB: 11 |
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| The new batsman is Lahiru Thirimanne. | |
| The new batsman is Alex Hales. | |
| The new bowler is Mustafizur Rahman. | |
| 0.1 | Mustafizur Rahman to Lahiru Thirimanne, 1, 135.91kph, M Rahman is working up a decent pace here. Not much movement from this surface. L Thirimanne puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Easy single to be had there |
| 0.2 | Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Hales, 1, 136.23kph, M Rahman is working up a decent pace here. A Hales plays it gently through the off side. Easy single to be had there |
| 0.3 | Mustafizur Rahman to Lahiru Thirimanne, 0, 137.94kph, M Rahman puts his back into this delivery. Defended off the back foot |
| 0.4 | Mustafizur Rahman to Lahiru Thirimanne, OUT, 134.61kph, M Rahman flings this through at decent pace and he hits a short length outside off. L Thirimanne completely mishits an on-drive. Loose stroke from L Thirimanne as the ball takes the edge and is caught |
| Lahiru Thirimanne c R Herath b M Rahman 1 (2m 3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 33.33 | |
| The new batsman is Martin Guptill. | |
| 0.5 | Mustafizur Rahman to Martin Guptill, 1, 135.54kph, M Guptill plays it gently through the off side. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 0.6 | Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Hales, 0, 134.94kph, A Hales plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 1 (3 runs) Uva Leopards 3 / 1 (RR: 3.00, RRR: 2.63) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 130 runs to win at 2.65 runs per over | |
| Martin Guptill 1* (1b 0x4 0x6) Mustafizur Rahman 1-0-3-1 Alex Hales 1 (2b 0x4 0x6) | |
| The new bowler is Binura Fernando. | |
| 1.1 | Binura Fernando to Martin Guptill, 0, 120.43kph, B Fernando is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one on middle. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 1.2 | Binura Fernando to Martin Guptill, 0, 120.00kph, M Guptill defends with a straight bat |
| 1.3 | Binura Fernando to Martin Guptill, 0, 123.95kph, No great pace there from B Fernando and he hits a short length on middle. M Guptill hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No runs taken |
| 1.4 | Binura Fernando to Martin Guptill, OUT, 120.01kph, B Fernando bowls this gun-barrel straight. M Guptill was in no position to play that stroke. BOWLED HIM! |
| Martin Guptill b B Fernando 1 (3m 5b 0x4 0x6) SR: 20.00 | |
| The new batsman is Ross Taylor. | |
| 1.5 | Binura Fernando to Ross Taylor, 0, 120.16kph, This one is military medium from B Fernando. That one goes on straight. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 1.6 | Binura Fernando to Ross Taylor, 1, 123.08kph, This one is military medium from B Fernando and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. R Taylor plays it gently through the off side and he trots through for the single |
| End of over 2 (1 runs) Uva Leopards 4 / 2 (RR: 2.00, RRR: 2.67) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 129 runs to win at 2.69 runs per over | |
| Ross Taylor 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Binura Fernando 1-0-1-1 Alex Hales 1 (2b 0x4 0x6) Mustafizur Rahman 1-0-3-1 | |
| 2.1 | Mustafizur Rahman to Ross Taylor, 0, 137.85kph, M Rahman is working up a decent pace here. Defensive stroke. R Taylor's technique had to be good to play that one. No runs taken |
| 2.2 | Mustafizur Rahman to Ross Taylor, 0, 137.82kph, That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap |
| 2.3 | Mustafizur Rahman to Ross Taylor, 0, 137.79kph, M Rahman puts his back into this delivery. Short length on middle stump. Defensive stroke. R Taylor's technique had to be good to play that one and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 2.4 | Mustafizur Rahman to Ross Taylor, 0, 134.09kph, M Rahman maintains a tight line on middle. R Taylor goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. No runs taken |
| 2.5 | Mustafizur Rahman to Ross Taylor, WIDE, This delivery just skims past R Taylor's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 2.5 | Mustafizur Rahman to Ross Taylor, 4, 133.65kph, M Rahman is working up a decent pace here. That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. Four more to the total |
| 2.6 | Mustafizur Rahman to Ross Taylor, 1, 133.86kph, M Rahman hits a short length wide of off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| End of over 3 (6 runs) Uva Leopards 10 / 2 (RR: 3.33, RRR: 2.60) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 123 runs to win at 2.62 runs per over | |
| Ross Taylor 6* (8b 1x4 0x6) Mustafizur Rahman 2-0-9-1 Alex Hales 1 (2b 0x4 0x6) Binura Fernando 1-0-1-1 | |
| 3.1 | Binura Fernando to Ross Taylor, 0, 123.89kph, B Fernando bowls this gun-barrel straight. Aggressive cover drive from R Taylor and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 3.2 | Binura Fernando to Ross Taylor, 0, 120.34kph, B Fernando ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he maintains an off stump line. R Taylor puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No run |
| 3.3 | Binura Fernando to Ross Taylor, 1, 121.08kph, B Fernando pushes this through at no great pace. R Taylor square drives but can't time it properly. One more |
| 3.4 | Binura Fernando to Alex Hales, 0, 122.71kph, That one goes on straight. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 3.5 | Binura Fernando to Alex Hales, 0, 120.07kph, No great pace there from B Fernando. Aggressive cut from A Hales and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 3.6 | Binura Fernando to Alex Hales, 1, 121.04kph, Excellent timing from A Hales as he plays a late cut. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| End of over 4 (2 runs) Uva Leopards 12 / 2 (RR: 3.00, RRR: 2.61) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 121 runs to win at 2.63 runs per over | |
| Alex Hales 2* (5b 0x4 0x6) Binura Fernando 2-0-3-1 Ross Taylor 7 (11b 1x4 0x6) Mustafizur Rahman 2-0-9-1 | |
| 4.1 | Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Hales, 0, 136.59kph, M Rahman is working up a decent pace here. Good and straight. Not in the gap |
| 4.2 | Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Hales, 0, 130.63kph, M Rahman is working up a decent pace here and he pitches that one on middle. Crunched through the off side. Well executed square drive. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 4.3 | Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Hales, 0, 132.22kph, Defensively played. A Hales struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 4.4 | Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Hales, 1, 134.47kph, M Rahman pitches that one just outside off. A Hales puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is a comfortable single |
| 4.5 | Mustafizur Rahman to Ross Taylor, 0, 137.33kph, M Rahman flings this through at decent pace and he maintains an off stump line. R Taylor defends with a straight bat |
| 4.6 | Mustafizur Rahman to Ross Taylor, 1lb, 132.04kph, M Rahman puts his back into this delivery. Short and straight. R Taylor misses it completely. One more to the total |
| End of over 5 (2 runs) Uva Leopards 14 / 2 (RR: 2.80, RRR: 2.62) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 119 runs to win at 2.64 runs per over | |
| Ross Taylor 7* (13b 1x4 0x6) Mustafizur Rahman 3-0-10-1 Alex Hales 3 (9b 0x4 0x6) Binura Fernando 2-0-3-1 | |
| 5.1 | Binura Fernando to Ross Taylor, 0, 123.77kph, R Taylor plays that one with the full face of the bat. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. R Taylor rightly sends him back |
| 5.2 | Binura Fernando to Ross Taylor, 0, 123.75kph, That continues on straight. R Taylor gets behind the ball and blocks it. No run |
| 5.3 | Binura Fernando to Ross Taylor, 1, 120.07kph, B Fernando is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one on middle. R Taylor swats this one. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 5.4 | Binura Fernando to Alex Hales, 4, 123.70kph, Excellent timing from A Hales as he plays a late cut. The ball smashes into the advertising boarding now. Four |
| 5.5 | Binura Fernando to Alex Hales, 0, 120.83kph, This one is military medium from B Fernando and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. A Hales plays it gently through the leg side. No run |
| 5.6 | Binura Fernando to Alex Hales, 1, 121.50kph, A Hales swats this one and he trots through for the single |
| End of over 6 (6 runs) Uva Leopards 20 / 2 (RR: 3.33, RRR: 2.55) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 113 runs to win at 2.57 runs per over | |
| Alex Hales 8* (12b 1x4 0x6) Binura Fernando 3-0-9-1 Ross Taylor 8 (16b 1x4 0x6) Mustafizur Rahman 3-0-10-1 | |
| 6.1 | Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Hales, 0, 137.52kph, short and straight. Kane Williamson drops a sitter! |
| 6.2 | Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Hales, WIDE, This delivery just skims past A Hales's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 6.2 | Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Hales, 0, 132.07kph, M Rahman flings this through at decent pace. That continues on straight. A Hales leg glances but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 6.3 | Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Hales, 2, 137.02kph, M Rahman hits a short length on middle. A Hales lobs the ball into the outfield and it lands safely. The ball beats the infielder and the batsmen run a couple |
| 6.4 | Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Hales, 4, 136.63kph, M Rahman puts his back into this delivery. Aggressive leg glance from A Hales. Can't cut it off. Four |
| 6.5 | Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Hales, 0, 134.87kph, M Rahman is working up a decent pace here and he pitches that one just outside off. A Hales plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 6.6 | Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Hales, WIDE, This delivery just skims past A Hales's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 6.6 | Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Hales, WIDE, M Rahman pushes this delivery way down the leg side and it's rightly wided by the umpire |
| 6.6 | Mustafizur Rahman to Alex Hales, 1, 132.18kph, Not much movement from this surface. A Hales plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| End of over 7 (10 runs) Uva Leopards 30 / 2 (RR: 4.29, RRR: 2.37) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 103 runs to win at 2.40 runs per over | |
| Alex Hales 15* (18b 2x4 0x6) Mustafizur Rahman 4-0-20-1 Ross Taylor 8 (16b 1x4 0x6) Binura Fernando 3-0-9-1 | |
| 7.1 | Binura Fernando to Alex Hales, 0, 121.83kph, This one is military medium from B Fernando. A Hales plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 7.2 | Binura Fernando to Alex Hales, 6, 122.44kph, B Fernando is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one on middle. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. Six runs! Fantastic batting |
| 7.3 | Binura Fernando to Alex Hales, 0, 123.35kph, Well-timed pull there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Hales rightly sends him back |
| 7.4 | Binura Fernando to Alex Hales, 0, 120.53kph, short length on middle stump. Defensive stroke. A Hales's technique had to be good to play that one. No runs taken |
| 7.5 | Binura Fernando to Alex Hales, 1, 123.57kph, B Fernando is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Not much movement from this surface. A Hales puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is an excellent call by A Hales. One run |
| 7.6 | Binura Fernando to Ross Taylor, 1, 120.00kph, B Fernando ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Not much movement from this surface. R Taylor plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| End of over 8 (8 runs) Uva Leopards 38 / 2 (RR: 4.75, RRR: 2.24) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 95 runs to win at 2.26 runs per over | |
| Ross Taylor 9* (17b 1x4 0x6) Binura Fernando 4-0-17-1 Alex Hales 22 (23b 2x4 1x6) Mustafizur Rahman 4-0-20-1 | |
| 8.1 | Mustafizur Rahman to Ross Taylor, 0, 132.56kph, M Rahman puts his back into this delivery. That continues on straight. R Taylor gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. R Taylor rightly sends him back |
| 8.2 | Mustafizur Rahman to Ross Taylor, 0, 130.61kph, M Rahman flings this through at decent pace. Wicket to wicket delivery. R Taylor goes back to defend it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 8.3 | Mustafizur Rahman to Ross Taylor, 0, 130.00kph, M Rahman hits a good length outside off. R Taylor cuts but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 8.4 | Mustafizur Rahman to Ross Taylor, 0, 131.50kph, M Rahman is working up a decent pace here. Short length just outside off stump. R Taylor drives but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder at deep mid-off. No run |
| 8.5 | Mustafizur Rahman to Ross Taylor, 0, 132.55kph, M Rahman is working up a decent pace here. R Taylor plays that one with the full face of the bat. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. R Taylor rightly sends him back |
| 8.6 | Mustafizur Rahman to Ross Taylor, 0, 135.09kph, M Rahman is working up a decent pace here. Short and straight. R Taylor goes on to the back foot and keeps it down |
| End of over 9 (0 runs) Uva Leopards 38 / 2 (RR: 4.22, RRR: 2.29) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 95 runs to win at 2.32 runs per over | |
| Alex Hales 22* (23b 2x4 1x6) Mustafizur Rahman 5-1-20-1 Ross Taylor 9 (23b 1x4 0x6) Binura Fernando 4-0-17-1 | |
| 9.1 | Binura Fernando to Alex Hales, 1, 121.41kph, B Fernando ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. One more |
| 9.2 | Binura Fernando to Ross Taylor, 1, 123.53kph, R Taylor plays it gently through the leg side. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 9.3 | Binura Fernando to Alex Hales, 1, 120.00kph, This one is military medium from B Fernando. A Hales plays it gently through the off side and he trots through for the single |
| 9.4 | Binura Fernando to Ross Taylor, 2, 120.00kph, B Fernando ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he maintains a middle stump line. R Taylor swats this one and he takes a couple of runs |
| 9.5 | Binura Fernando to Ross Taylor, 4, 123.45kph, B Fernando pushes this through at no great pace and he maintains a tight line just outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. Four all the way |
| 9.6 | Binura Fernando to Ross Taylor, 1, 120.00kph, B Fernando bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from R Taylor as he plays a drive. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| End of over 10 (10 runs) Uva Leopards 48 / 2 (RR: 4.80, RRR: 2.10) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 85 runs to win at 2.13 runs per over | |
| Ross Taylor 17* (27b 2x4 0x6) Binura Fernando 5-0-27-1 Alex Hales 24 (25b 2x4 1x6) Mustafizur Rahman 5-1-20-1 | |
| The new bowler is Rangana Herath. | |
| 10.1 | Rangana Herath to Ross Taylor, 1, 70.00kph, R Herath floats a delivery to R Taylor. The straight one now. R Taylor plays it gently through the off side. That is an excellent call by R Taylor. One run |
| 10.2 | Rangana Herath to Alex Hales, 0, 86.08kph, Big turn from the spinner. A Hales swats this one. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 10.3 | Rangana Herath to Alex Hales, 4, 72.85kph, A Hales plays a punchy late cut. Can't cut it off. Four |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| 10.4 | Rangana Herath to Alex Hales, 1, 70.86kph, R Herath rips an offie that turns viciously away from the batsman. A Hales plays across the line and the ball finds the leading edge. One more to the total |
| 10.5 | Rangana Herath to Ross Taylor, 1, 73.07kph, Not finding much turn off this surface. R Taylor puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 10.6 | Rangana Herath to Alex Hales, 1, 70.83kph, R Herath floats a delivery to A Hales. Good length just outside off stump. A Hales puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he trots through for the single |
| End of over 11 (8 runs) Uva Leopards 56 / 2 (RR: 5.09, RRR: 1.95) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 77 runs to win at 1.97 runs per over | |
| Alex Hales 30* (29b 3x4 1x6) Rangana Herath 1-0-8-0 Ross Taylor 19 (29b 2x4 0x6) Binura Fernando 5-0-27-1 | |
| The new bowler is Lakshan Sandakan. | |
| 11.1 | Lakshan Sandakan to Alex Hales, 6, 70.00kph, L Sandakan floats a delivery to A Hales and he hammers this for six |
| 11.2 | Lakshan Sandakan to Alex Hales, 0, 86.51kph, L Sandakan fires in a quicker one. Gentle offie turns away from the batsman. Textbook example of a forward defensive there. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 11.3 | Lakshan Sandakan to Alex Hales, 2, 72.75kph, full length on middle stump. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. Two more runs |
| 11.4 | Lakshan Sandakan to Alex Hales, 0, 70.00kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. A Hales defends with a straight bat. No runs taken |
| 11.5 | Lakshan Sandakan to Alex Hales, 1lb, 72.41kph, A Hales is beaten by the movement. One more to the total |
| 11.6 | Lakshan Sandakan to Ross Taylor, 0, 72.75kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. R Taylor cuts but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| End of over 12 (9 runs) Uva Leopards 65 / 2 (RR: 5.42, RRR: 1.76) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 68 runs to win at 1.79 runs per over | |
| Alex Hales 38* (34b 3x4 2x6) Lakshan Sandakan 1-0-8-0 Ross Taylor 19 (30b 2x4 0x6) Rangana Herath 1-0-8-0 | |
| 12.1 | Rangana Herath to Alex Hales, 1, 74.42kph, A Hales plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. That is a comfortable single |
| 12.2 | Rangana Herath to Ross Taylor, 0, 70.54kph, R Herath floats a delivery to R Taylor. Aggressive cut from R Taylor and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 12.3 | Rangana Herath to Ross Taylor, 2, 75.43kph, R Taylor takes a couple of runs |
| 12.4 | Rangana Herath to Ross Taylor, 4, 71.37kph, Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. Four runs |
| 12.5 | Rangana Herath to Ross Taylor, 0, 74.90kph, The straight one now. Excellent timing from R Taylor as he plays a cut. Not in the gap |
| 12.6 | Rangana Herath to Ross Taylor, 0, 76.62kph, is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 13 (7 runs) Uva Leopards 72 / 2 (RR: 5.54, RRR: 1.62) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 61 runs to win at 1.65 runs per over | |
| Alex Hales 39* (35b 3x4 2x6) Rangana Herath 2-0-15-0 Ross Taylor 25 (35b 3x4 0x6) Lakshan Sandakan 1-0-8-0 | |
| 13.1 | Lakshan Sandakan to Alex Hales, 0, 85.41kph, Excellent timing from A Hales as he plays a cut. No runs taken |
| 13.2 | Lakshan Sandakan to Alex Hales, 3, 74.14kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive. They scramble three. Excellent communication between these two |
| 13.3 | Lakshan Sandakan to Ross Taylor, 0, 72.77kph, L Sandakan gives this one some air and he puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. Well-timed drive there. No run |
| 13.4 | Lakshan Sandakan to Ross Taylor, OUT, 74.57kph, L Sandakan tosses this one up to R Taylor. The straight one now. R Taylor miscues a cut. Loose stroke from R Taylor as the ball takes the edge and is caught |
| Ross Taylor c M Rahman b L Sandakan 25 (51m 37b 3x4 0x6) SR: 67.57 | |
| The new batsman is Angelo Mathews. | |
| 13.5 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 0, 84.37kph, A little more pace on this one. Full length just outside off stump. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 13.6 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 0, 81.21kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. A Mathews puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Mathews rightly sends him back |
| End of over 14 (3 runs) Uva Leopards 75 / 3 (RR: 5.36, RRR: 1.58) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 58 runs to win at 1.61 runs per over | |
| Alex Hales 42* (37b 3x4 2x6) Lakshan Sandakan 2-0-11-1 Angelo Mathews 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) Rangana Herath 2-0-15-0 | |
| 14.1 | Rangana Herath to Alex Hales, OUT, 93.51kph, R Herath spears this one in to A Hales. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. A Hales defends with a straight bat. BOWLED HIM! |
| Alex Hales b R Herath 42 (60m 38b 3x4 2x6) SR: 110.53 | |
| The new batsman is Dinesh Chandimal. | |
| 14.2 | Rangana Herath to Dinesh Chandimal, 0, 71.21kph, Defensive stroke. D Chandimal's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 14.3 | Rangana Herath to Dinesh Chandimal, 1, 70.31kph, R Herath gives this one some air. Big turn from the spinner. D Chandimal plays it gently through the off side. Easy single to be had there |
| 14.4 | Rangana Herath to Angelo Mathews, 1, 84.55kph, A Mathews plays it gently through the off side. One more |
| 14.5 | Rangana Herath to Dinesh Chandimal, 4, 81.70kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. Full length just outside off stump. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic square drive. No chance for the fielder in the deep. Four more |
| 14.6 | Rangana Herath to Dinesh Chandimal, 0, 73.25kph, D Chandimal struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 15 (6 runs) Uva Leopards 81 / 4 (RR: 5.40, RRR: 1.46) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 52 runs to win at 1.49 runs per over | |
| Angelo Mathews 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) Rangana Herath 3-0-21-1 Dinesh Chandimal 5 (4b 1x4 0x6) Lakshan Sandakan 2-0-11-1 | |
| 15.1 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 1b, 84.61kph, A little more pace on this one. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more |
| 15.2 | Lakshan Sandakan to Dinesh Chandimal, 1lb, 70.51kph, L Sandakan tosses this one up to D Chandimal. Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more |
| 15.3 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 0, 70.00kph, Well-timed drive there. No run |
| 15.4 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 0, 70.00kph, L Sandakan gives this one some air. Full length on middle stump. A Mathews hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 15.5 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 1, 82.95kph, A Mathews plays it gently through the off side. One more to the total |
| 15.6 | Lakshan Sandakan to Dinesh Chandimal, OUT, 78.98kph, L Sandakan pushes this one through slightly quicker and he rips a leggie that turns viciously into the batsman. D Chandimal completely mishits a cut. Edged and taken! |
| Dinesh Chandimal c M Rahman b L Sandakan 5 (5m 6b 1x4 0x6) SR: 83.33 | |
| End of over 16 (3 runs) Uva Leopards 84 / 5 (RR: 5.25, RRR: 1.41) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 49 runs to win at 1.44 runs per over | |
| Angelo Mathews 2* (7b 0x4 0x6) Lakshan Sandakan 3-0-12-2 Rangana Herath 3-0-21-1 | |
| The new batsman is Dwayne Bravo. | |
| Binura Fernando will start a new spell. | |
| 16.1 | Binura Fernando to Angelo Mathews, 0, 123.60kph, A Mathews goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 16.2 | Binura Fernando to Angelo Mathews, 0, 123.57kph, B Fernando pushes this through at no great pace. Good length just outside off stump. Milinda Siriwardana drops a sitter. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Mathews rightly sends him back |
| 16.3 | Binura Fernando to Angelo Mathews, 0, 120.00kph, Excellent timing from A Mathews as he plays a cut. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 16.4 | Binura Fernando to Angelo Mathews, 1, 120.00kph, No great pace there from B Fernando and he maintains a tight line just outside off. A Mathews late cuts but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 16.5 | Binura Fernando to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 120.00kph, B Fernando is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Not much movement from this surface. Defended off the back foot. D Bravo struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 16.6 | Binura Fernando to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 120.00kph, B Fernando hits a short length just outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cover drive. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 17 (1 runs) Uva Leopards 85 / 5 (RR: 5.00, RRR: 1.42) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 48 runs to win at 1.45 runs per over | |
| Angelo Mathews 3* (11b 0x4 0x6) Binura Fernando 6-0-28-1 Dwayne Bravo 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) Lakshan Sandakan 3-0-12-2 | |
| 17.1 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 4, 84.21kph, Big turn from the spinner. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. No need to run for that. Four runs |
| 17.2 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 0, 70.00kph, L Sandakan gives this one some air. Full length on middle stump. Kane Williamson drops a sitter. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Mathews rightly sends him back |
| 17.3 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 1lb, 70.00kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. A Mathews plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more to the total |
| 17.4 | Lakshan Sandakan to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 70.00kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. D Bravo plays it gently through the off side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 17.5 | Lakshan Sandakan to Dwayne Bravo, 1, 70.00kph, L Sandakan gives this one some air. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. Easy single to be had there |
| 17.6 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 1, 76.04kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. The straight one now. A Mathews puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Easy single to be had there |
| End of over 18 (7 runs) Uva Leopards 92 / 5 (RR: 5.11, RRR: 1.25) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 41 runs to win at 1.28 runs per over | |
| Angelo Mathews 8* (15b 1x4 0x6) Lakshan Sandakan 4-0-18-2 Dwayne Bravo 1 (4b 0x4 0x6) Binura Fernando 6-0-28-1 | |
| 18.1 | Binura Fernando to Angelo Mathews, 0, 123.48kph, B Fernando pushes this through at no great pace. That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap |
| 18.2 | Binura Fernando to Angelo Mathews, 1, 120.00kph, No great pace there from B Fernando. A Mathews cover drives but can't time it properly. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 18.3 | Binura Fernando to Dwayne Bravo, 4, 120.00kph, short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive. The ball smashes into the advertising boarding now. Four |
| 18.4 | Binura Fernando to Dwayne Bravo, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. B Fernando is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 18.4 | Binura Fernando to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 120.00kph, good and straight. D Bravo goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. Not in the gap |
| 18.5 | Binura Fernando to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 122.21kph, This one is military medium from B Fernando. That one goes on straight. D Bravo hangs on the back foot and blocks it |
| 18.6 | Binura Fernando to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 120.45kph, B Fernando ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great cut. D Bravo struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 19 (6 runs) Uva Leopards 98 / 5 (RR: 5.16, RRR: 1.10) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 35 runs to win at 1.13 runs per over | |
| Angelo Mathews 9* (17b 1x4 0x6) Binura Fernando 7-0-34-1 Dwayne Bravo 5 (8b 1x4 0x6) Lakshan Sandakan 4-0-18-2 | |
| 19.1 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 0, 78.17kph, L Sandakan pushes this one through slightly quicker. A big leggie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. A Mathews gets behind the ball and blocks it. No run |
| 19.2 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 2, 75.49kph, A little more pace on this one. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed sweep. The batsmen run hard and complete a comfortable two |
| 19.3 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 4, 72.59kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. That runs away for four |
| 19.4 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 1lb, 70.00kph, L Sandakan gives this one some air. That is an ungainly shot - A Mathews is lucky not to have edged that. One more |
| 19.5 | Lakshan Sandakan to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 88.15kph, L Sandakan fires in a quicker one. D Bravo plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 19.6 | Lakshan Sandakan to Dwayne Bravo, 1, 70.05kph, A big leggie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. One more to the total |
| End of over 20 (8 runs) Uva Leopards 106 / 5 (RR: 5.30, RRR: 0.87) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 27 runs to win at 0.90 runs per over | |
| Dwayne Bravo 6* (10b 1x4 0x6) Lakshan Sandakan 5-0-25-2 Angelo Mathews 15 (21b 2x4 0x6) Binura Fernando 7-0-34-1 | |
| 20.1 | Binura Fernando to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 120.00kph, No great pace there from B Fernando and he maintains a tight line just outside off. D Bravo swats this one. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 20.2 | Binura Fernando to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 120.00kph, B Fernando pushes this through at no great pace and he hits a short length just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 20.3 | Binura Fernando to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 120.00kph, This one is military medium from B Fernando and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Defensively played. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-on. No run |
| 20.4 | Binura Fernando to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 120.00kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. Not in the gap |
| 20.5 | Binura Fernando to Dwayne Bravo, 1, 120.00kph, D Bravo swats this one. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 20.6 | Binura Fernando to Angelo Mathews, 1, 120.00kph, B Fernando ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. That is a comfortable single |
| End of over 21 (2 runs) Uva Leopards 108 / 5 (RR: 5.14, RRR: 0.83) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 25 runs to win at 0.86 runs per over | |
| Angelo Mathews 16* (22b 2x4 0x6) Binura Fernando 8-0-36-1 Dwayne Bravo 7 (15b 1x4 0x6) Lakshan Sandakan 5-0-25-2 | |
| Mustafizur Rahman will start a new spell. | |
| 21.1 | Mustafizur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, 1, 131.63kph, M Rahman is working up a decent pace here. A Mathews plays it gently through the off side. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 21.2 | Mustafizur Rahman to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 137.48kph, D Bravo gets a top edge on this cut but it falls into no-man's land. Not in the gap |
| 21.3 | Mustafizur Rahman to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 137.45kph, M Rahman maintains a tight line just outside off. Defensively played. D Bravo struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 21.4 | Mustafizur Rahman to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 131.96kph, M Rahman flings this through at decent pace. D Bravo swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 21.5 | Mustafizur Rahman to Dwayne Bravo, WIDE, This delivery just skims past D Bravo's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 21.5 | Mustafizur Rahman to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 135.33kph, M Rahman bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from D Bravo as he plays a cut. Not in the gap |
| 21.6 | Mustafizur Rahman to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 133.09kph, M Rahman is working up a decent pace here. D Bravo plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 22 (2 runs) Uva Leopards 110 / 5 (RR: 5.00, RRR: 0.79) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 23 runs to win at 0.82 runs per over | |
| Angelo Mathews 17* (23b 2x4 0x6) Mustafizur Rahman 6-1-22-1 Dwayne Bravo 7 (20b 1x4 0x6) Binura Fernando 8-0-36-1 | |
| Lakshan Sandakan will start a new spell. | |
| 22.1 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 0, 80.07kph, L Sandakan puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. A Mathews plays it gently through the off side |
| 22.2 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 1, 80.58kph, A little more pace on this one. Full length wide of off stump. Crunched through the off side. Well executed square drive. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 22.3 | Lakshan Sandakan to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 81.51kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. D Bravo rightly sends him back |
| 22.4 | Lakshan Sandakan to Dwayne Bravo, 1, 77.87kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. D Bravo plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Single taken |
| 22.5 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 0, 70.10kph, Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. No run |
| 22.6 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 1, 71.49kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. That is a comfortable single |
| End of over 23 (3 runs) Uva Leopards 113 / 5 (RR: 4.91, RRR: 0.70) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 20 runs to win at 0.74 runs per over | |
| Angelo Mathews 19* (27b 2x4 0x6) Lakshan Sandakan 6-0-28-2 Dwayne Bravo 8 (22b 1x4 0x6) Mustafizur Rahman 6-1-22-1 | |
| 23.1 | Mustafizur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, 0, 132.13kph, M Rahman puts his back into this delivery. A Mathews goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. No runs taken |
| 23.2 | Mustafizur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, 0, 136.86kph, M Rahman is working up a decent pace here. That continues on straight. A Mathews gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Mathews rightly sends him back |
| 23.3 | Mustafizur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, 0, 130.00kph, M Rahman is struggling to find much pace off this surface. A Mathews swats this one. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 23.4 | Mustafizur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, 0, 130.03kph, M Rahman flings this through at decent pace. Wicket to wicket delivery. A Mathews puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 23.5 | Mustafizur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, 2, 130.29kph, M Rahman bowls this gun-barrel straight. The batsmen run hard and complete a comfortable two |
| 23.6 | Mustafizur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, 1, 132.31kph, M Rahman flings this through at decent pace. That one goes on straight. A Mathews swats this one. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| End of over 24 (3 runs) Uva Leopards 116 / 5 (RR: 4.83, RRR: 0.62) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 17 runs to win at 0.65 runs per over | |
| Angelo Mathews 22* (33b 2x4 0x6) Mustafizur Rahman 7-1-25-1 Dwayne Bravo 8 (22b 1x4 0x6) Lakshan Sandakan 6-0-28-2 | |
| 24.1 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 0, 71.61kph, full length just outside off stump. A Mathews puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No run |
| 24.2 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 4, 70.00kph, The straight one now. That runs away for four |
| 24.3 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 0, 71.91kph, full length outside off stump. Hit straight to the fielder at deep mid-off. No run |
| 24.4 | Lakshan Sandakan to Angelo Mathews, 1, 77.67kph, L Sandakan pushes this one through slightly quicker. That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. A Mathews plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. That is an excellent call by A Mathews. One run |
| 24.5 | Lakshan Sandakan to Dwayne Bravo, 0, 70.00kph, L Sandakan tosses this one up to D Bravo. The offie now and it turns away from the batsman. D Bravo puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No runs taken |
| 24.6 | Lakshan Sandakan to Dwayne Bravo, OUT, 72.91kph, D Bravo completely mishits a cover drive. Direct hit by (M Nabi) and he is gone! |
| Dwayne Bravo run out (M Nabi) 8 (34m 24b 1x4 0x6) SR: 33.33 | |
| End of over 25 (5 runs) Uva Leopards 121 / 6 (RR: 4.84, RRR: 0.44) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 12 runs to win at 0.48 runs per over | |
| Angelo Mathews 27* (37b 3x4 0x6) Lakshan Sandakan 7-0-33-2 Mustafizur Rahman 7-1-25-1 | |
| The new batsman is Seekkuge Prasanna. | |
| 25.1 | Mustafizur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, 0, 130.96kph, M Rahman is working up a decent pace here. Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive stroke. A Mathews's technique had to be good to play that one |
| 25.2 | Mustafizur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, 3, 133.35kph, M Rahman puts his back into this delivery. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. A Mathews did not quite get hold of this. They do well to run three |
| 25.3 | Mustafizur Rahman to Seekkuge Prasanna, 0, 130.45kph, M Rahman bowls this gun-barrel straight. Defensively played. No run |
| 25.4 | Mustafizur Rahman to Seekkuge Prasanna, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. M Rahman is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 25.4 | Mustafizur Rahman to Seekkuge Prasanna, 0, 131.13kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Prasanna rightly sends him back |
| 25.5 | Mustafizur Rahman to Seekkuge Prasanna, 1, 135.42kph, M Rahman puts his back into this delivery. Wicket to wicket delivery. S Prasanna puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he trots through for the single |
| 25.6 | Mustafizur Rahman to Angelo Mathews, 6, 136.58kph, A Mathews plays an extravagant square drive. Glorious timing. A Mathews hammers this for six |
| End of over 26 (11 runs) Uva Leopards 132 / 6 (RR: 5.08, RRR: 0.00) | |
| Uva Leopards requires 1 runs to win at 0.04 runs per over | |
| Seekkuge Prasanna 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) Mustafizur Rahman 8-1-36-1 Angelo Mathews 36 (40b 3x4 1x6) Lakshan Sandakan 7-0-33-2 | |
| 26.1 | Lakshan Sandakan to Seekkuge Prasanna, 0, 70.05kph, Big turn from the spinner. S Prasanna defends with a straight bat. Not in the gap |
| 26.2 | Lakshan Sandakan to Seekkuge Prasanna, 0, 80.30kph, L Sandakan pushes this one through slightly quicker. A big leggie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Prasanna rightly sends him back |
| 26.3 | Lakshan Sandakan to Seekkuge Prasanna, 0, 70.00kph, L Sandakan puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive |
| 26.4 | Lakshan Sandakan to Seekkuge Prasanna, 0, 70.00kph, L Sandakan floats a delivery to S Prasanna and he goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. Not in the gap |
| 26.5 | Lakshan Sandakan to Seekkuge Prasanna, 1, 70.00kph, L Sandakan rips a leggie that turns viciously into the batsman. S Prasanna plays it gently through the off side. The batsmen only take one |
| Close of innings: Uva Leopards - 133 / 6 | |
| Alex Hales 42 (38) | |
| Angelo Mathews 36* (40) | |
| Lakshan Sandakan 2 / 33 | |
| Rangana Herath 1 / 21 | |
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| FOW: 1/2( Lahiru Thirimanne, 0.4), 2/3( Martin Guptill, 1.4), 3/75( Ross Taylor, 13.4), 4/75( Alex Hales, 14.1), 5/84( Dinesh Chandimal, 15.6), 6/121( Dwayne Bravo, 24.6), | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Uva Leopards - 133 / 6 Overs 26.5 RPO: 5.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extras: 13 WD: 7 NB: 0 B: 1 LB: 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The new batsman is Chamara Kapugedera. | |
| The new batsman is Kevin Pietersen. | |
| The new bowler is Nuwan Kulasekara. | |
| 0.1 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Chamara Kapugedera, WIDE, N Kulasekara pushes this delivery way down the leg side and it's rightly wided by the umpire |
| 0.1 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Chamara Kapugedera, 0, 135.97kph, Defended off the back foot. No runs taken |
| 0.2 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Chamara Kapugedera, 1lb, 132.89kph, N Kulasekara is working up a decent pace here and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. That is an ungainly shot - C Kapugedera is lucky not to have edged that. One more to the total |
| 0.3 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Kevin Pietersen, 0, 135.91kph, N Kulasekara puts his back into this delivery. Short and straight. K Pietersen plays that one with the full face of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 0.4 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Kevin Pietersen, 1, 133.95kph, N Kulasekara flings this through at decent pace. K Pietersen plays an on-drive, but can't time it properly. They take a single |
| 0.5 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Chamara Kapugedera, 1, 135.85kph, C Kapugedera cuts but can't time it properly. The batsmen only take one |
| 0.6 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Kevin Pietersen, OUT, 135.82kph, K Pietersen was in no position to play that stroke. BOWLED HIM! |
| Kevin Pietersen b N Kulasekara 1 (4m 3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 33.33 | |
| End of over 1 (4 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 4 / 1 (RR: 4.00) | |
| Chamara Kapugedera 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 1-0-3-1 | |
| The new batsman is Kithuruwan Vithanage. | |
| The new bowler is Thisara Perera. | |
| 1.1 | Thisara Perera to Chamara Kapugedera, 0, 124.00kph, T Perera pushes this through at no great pace. That continues on straight. C Kapugedera plays an extravagant drive. Glorious timing. Not in the gap |
| 1.2 | Thisara Perera to Chamara Kapugedera, 2, 121.96kph, Spanked through the off side. Great cover drive. The initial call is two - the batsmen make it quite easily in the end |
| 1.3 | Thisara Perera to Chamara Kapugedera, 0, 122.96kph, C Kapugedera plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 1.4 | Thisara Perera to Chamara Kapugedera, 0, 120.14kph, No great pace there from T Perera and he maintains a tight line just outside off. C Kapugedera on-drives but can't time it properly |
| 1.5 | Thisara Perera to Chamara Kapugedera, 0, 123.90kph, T Perera pushes this through at no great pace. That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. No runs taken |
| 1.6 | Thisara Perera to Chamara Kapugedera, OUT, 120.51kph, T Perera hits a short length just outside off. C Kapugedera completely mishits a drive. BOWLED HIM! |
| Chamara Kapugedera b T Perera 3 (8m 9b 0x4 0x6) SR: 33.33 | |
| End of over 2 (2 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 6 / 2 (RR: 3.00) | |
| Kithuruwan Vithanage 0* (0b 0x4 0x6) Thisara Perera 1-0-2-1 Nuwan Kulasekara 1-0-3-1 | |
| The new batsman is Avishka Fernando. | |
| 2.1 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 132.79kph, K Vithanage defends with a straight bat |
| 2.2 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 135.80kph, K Vithanage goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 2.3 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 1, 132.24kph, N Kulasekara flings this through at decent pace. That continues on straight. Well-timed square drive there. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 2.4 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 135.73kph, N Kulasekara puts his back into this delivery. That one goes on straight. A Fernando hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 2.5 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 135.51kph, good and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive |
| 2.6 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 132.02kph, N Kulasekara is working up a decent pace here. Short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. Not in the gap |
| End of over 3 (1 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 7 / 2 (RR: 2.33) | |
| Kithuruwan Vithanage 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 2-0-4-1 Avishka Fernando 0 (3b 0x4 0x6) Thisara Perera 1-0-2-1 | |
| 3.1 | Thisara Perera to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 123.65kph, This one is military medium from T Perera. That one goes on straight. K Vithanage plays it gently through the off side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 3.2 | Thisara Perera to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 123.86kph, Excellent timing from K Vithanage as he plays an on-drive. No run |
| 3.3 | Thisara Perera to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 123.83kph, T Perera pushes this through at no great pace and he maintains a tight line outside off. K Vithanage plays that one with the full face of the bat. No run |
| 3.4 | Thisara Perera to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 123.81kph, T Perera ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery |
| 3.5 | Thisara Perera to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 4, 120.73kph, T Perera maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from K Vithanage as he plays an on-drive. Four runs |
| 3.6 | Thisara Perera to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 1, 120.24kph, Spanked through the off side. Great square drive. That is a comfortable single |
| End of over 4 (5 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 12 / 2 (RR: 3.00) | |
| Kithuruwan Vithanage 6* (9b 1x4 0x6) Thisara Perera 2-0-7-1 Avishka Fernando 0 (3b 0x4 0x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 2-0-4-1 | |
| 4.1 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 133.93kph, N Kulasekara is working up a decent pace here. That one goes on straight. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 4.2 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 130.70kph, N Kulasekara puts his back into this delivery. Wicket to wicket delivery. K Vithanage plays a leg glance, but can't time it properly and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 4.3 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 1, 130.89kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great hook. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 4.4 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.21kph, N Kulasekara is working up a decent pace here. Good length just outside off stump. Spanked through the off side. Great cut. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Fernando rightly sends him back |
| 4.5 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.46kph, N Kulasekara is working up a decent pace here and he maintains a tight line just outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cut. Not in the gap |
| 4.6 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.58kph, N Kulasekara puts his back into this delivery |
| End of over 5 (1 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 13 / 2 (RR: 2.60) | |
| Kithuruwan Vithanage 7* (12b 1x4 0x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 3-0-5-1 Avishka Fernando 0 (6b 0x4 0x6) Thisara Perera 2-0-7-1 | |
| 5.1 | Thisara Perera to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 1, 123.09kph, T Perera ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Not much movement from this surface. Aggressive square drive from K Vithanage. The batsmen only take one |
| 5.2 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 120.00kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive stroke. A Fernando's technique had to be good to play that one. No runs taken |
| 5.3 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 120.20kph, T Perera ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. A Fernando swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 5.4 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 120.00kph, Not much movement from this surface. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 5.5 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 120.98kph, T Perera hits a short length just outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance |
| 5.6 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 122.68kph, T Perera is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains an off stump line. Defensively played. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Fernando rightly sends him back |
| End of over 6 (1 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 14 / 2 (RR: 2.33) | |
| Kithuruwan Vithanage 8* (13b 1x4 0x6) Thisara Perera 3-0-8-1 Avishka Fernando 0 (11b 0x4 0x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 3-0-5-1 | |
| 6.1 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 1, 135.32kph, N Kulasekara bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from K Vithanage as he plays a leg glance. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 6.2 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 132.23kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. A Fernando goes back to defend it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Fernando rightly sends him back |
| 6.3 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 135.48kph, N Kulasekara is working up a decent pace here and he pitches that one just outside off. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Not in the gap |
| 6.4 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 135.45kph, N Kulasekara is working up a decent pace here and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from A Fernando as he plays a cover drive. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 6.5 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 133.54kph, good and straight. A Fernando played that with soft hands. No runs taken |
| 6.6 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 1, 135.39kph, N Kulasekara pitches that one just outside off. A Fernando plays a punchy cut. That is a comfortable single |
| End of over 7 (2 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 16 / 2 (RR: 2.29) | |
| Avishka Fernando 1* (16b 0x4 0x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 4-0-7-1 Kithuruwan Vithanage 9 (14b 1x4 0x6) Thisara Perera 3-0-8-1 | |
| 7.1 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 123.66kph, T Perera pushes this through at no great pace. That continues on straight. A Fernando gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 7.2 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 120.00kph, No great pace there from T Perera and he hits a short length just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Fernando rightly sends him back |
| 7.3 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 120.00kph, T Perera pushes this through at no great pace. Good length just outside off stump. Defensive stroke. A Fernando's technique had to be good to play that one and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 7.4 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 123.58kph, T Perera hits a good length just outside off. Well-timed cover drive there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Fernando rightly sends him back |
| 7.5 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 1, 120.00kph, T Perera is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from A Fernando as he plays a drive. The batsmen only take one |
| 7.6 | Thisara Perera to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 120.00kph, This one is military medium from T Perera. Defensive stroke. K Vithanage's technique had to be good to play that one and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 8 (1 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 17 / 2 (RR: 2.13) | |
| Avishka Fernando 2* (21b 0x4 0x6) Thisara Perera 4-0-9-1 Kithuruwan Vithanage 9 (15b 1x4 0x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 4-0-7-1 | |
| 8.1 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 1lb, 132.84kph, N Kulasekara pitches that one just outside off. A Fernando is beaten all ends up. This is excellent bowling. One more to the total |
| 8.2 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 130.45kph, N Kulasekara is working up a decent pace here. Not much movement from this surface. K Vithanage puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at square leg. No run |
| 8.3 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 130.33kph, K Vithanage swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 8.4 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 130.00kph, No great pace there from N Kulasekara. Short length outside off stump. Defensive stroke. K Vithanage's technique had to be good to play that one. No runs taken |
| 8.5 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 130.00kph, That one goes on straight. K Vithanage hangs on the back foot and blocks it |
| 8.6 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 2, 130.00kph, N Kulasekara ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he maintains an off stump line. Two runs |
| End of over 9 (3 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 20 / 2 (RR: 2.22) | |
| Avishka Fernando 2* (22b 0x4 0x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 5-0-9-1 Kithuruwan Vithanage 11 (20b 1x4 0x6) Thisara Perera 4-0-9-1 | |
| 9.1 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 123.54kph, short and straight. A Fernando plays that one with the full face of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 9.2 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 122.54kph, T Perera is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Not much movement from this surface. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No run |
| 9.3 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 1, 121.33kph, Single taken |
| 9.4 | Thisara Perera to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 1, 120.95kph, No great pace there from T Perera and he maintains a tight line outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive. Single taken |
| 9.5 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 1, 120.00kph, T Perera bowls this gun-barrel straight. A Fernando plays it gently through the off side. They take a single |
| 9.6 | Thisara Perera to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 120.00kph, T Perera ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he maintains an off stump line. K Vithanage puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| End of over 10 (3 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 23 / 2 (RR: 2.30) | |
| Avishka Fernando 4* (26b 0x4 0x6) Thisara Perera 5-0-12-1 Kithuruwan Vithanage 12 (22b 1x4 0x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 5-0-9-1 | |
| The new bowler is Chris Woakes. | |
| 10.1 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 131.63kph, C Woakes puts his back into this delivery. A Fernando defends with a straight bat and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 10.2 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.62kph, C Woakes is working up a decent pace here. Well-timed drive there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Fernando rightly sends him back |
| 10.3 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.58kph, C Woakes flings this through at decent pace. Good length just outside off stump |
| 10.4 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 133.91kph, C Woakes puts his back into this delivery. Short length just outside off stump. A Fernando drives but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 10.5 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 133.88kph, C Woakes flings this through at decent pace. Short and straight. A Fernando played that with soft hands. Not in the gap |
| 10.6 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 133.85kph, C Woakes is working up a decent pace here. Short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive. No runs taken |
| End of over 11 (0 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 23 / 2 (RR: 2.09) | |
| Kithuruwan Vithanage 12* (22b 1x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 1-1-0-0 Avishka Fernando 4 (32b 0x4 0x6) Thisara Perera 5-0-12-1 | |
| The new bowler is Andre Russell. | |
| 11.1 | Andre Russell to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 1lb, 146.00kph, A Russell hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. K Vithanage plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more to the total |
| 11.2 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 4, 142.06kph, short length just outside off stump. Spanked through the off side. Great square drive. Not quite where A Fernando intended it to go |
| 11.3 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, NO BALL, 142.09kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 11.3 | Andre Russell to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 142.87kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed square drive |
| 11.4 | Andre Russell to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 145.86kph, A Russell is working up a good head of steam here. Short length outside off stump. K Vithanage goes back to defend it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 11.5 | Andre Russell to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 141.34kph, That continues on straight. K Vithanage defends off the front foot. No runs taken |
| 11.6 | Andre Russell to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 145.79kph, K Vithanage defends with a straight bat |
| End of over 12 (7 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 30 / 2 (RR: 2.50) | |
| Avishka Fernando 9* (34b 1x4 0x6) Andre Russell 1-0-6-0 Kithuruwan Vithanage 12 (27b 1x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 1-1-0-0 | |
| 12.1 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.32kph, C Woakes flings this through at decent pace. A Fernando plays an extravagant drive. Glorious timing. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 12.2 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 2, 130.07kph, C Woakes puts his back into this delivery. Two runs |
| 12.3 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.94kph, Defensive stroke. A Fernando's technique had to be good to play that one. No runs taken |
| 12.4 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 1lb, 133.78kph, C Woakes hits a short length just outside off. A Fernando plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more to the total |
| 12.5 | Chris Woakes to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 130.00kph, No great pace there from C Woakes and he hits a short length outside off. K Vithanage hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 12.6 | Chris Woakes to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 133.09kph, C Woakes flings this through at decent pace. That continues on straight. K Vithanage late cuts but can't time it properly. No runs taken |
| End of over 13 (3 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 33 / 2 (RR: 2.54) | |
| Avishka Fernando 11* (38b 1x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 2-1-2-0 Kithuruwan Vithanage 12 (29b 1x4 0x6) Andre Russell 1-0-6-0 | |
| Uthura Legionaries makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep point. | |
| 13.1 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 145.68kph, A Fernando plays it gently through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 13.2 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 141.83kph, A Russell hits a short length just outside off. A Fernando square drives but can't time it properly |
| 13.3 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 1lb, 145.73kph, A Russell maintains an off stump line. That is an ungainly shot - A Fernando is lucky not to have edged that. One more to the total |
| Uthura Legionaries makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep point and they have removed cover | |
| 13.4 | Andre Russell to Kithuruwan Vithanage, 0, 142.12kph, K Vithanage plays it gently through the leg side. No runs taken |
| 13.5 | Andre Russell to Kithuruwan Vithanage, OUT, 142.49kph, A Russell is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. K Vithanage miscues a square drive. D Silva snaffles that edge comfortably |
| Kithuruwan Vithanage c D Silva b A Russell 12 (53m 31b 1x4 0x6) SR: 38.71 | |
| The new batsman is Sarfraz Ahmed. | |
| 13.6 | Andre Russell to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 144.18kph, Defensive stroke. S Ahmed's technique had to be good to play that one |
| End of over 14 (1 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 34 / 3 (RR: 2.43) | |
| Avishka Fernando 11* (41b 1x4 0x6) Andre Russell 2-0-6-1 Sarfraz Ahmed 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 2-1-2-0 | |
| 14.1 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 131.62kph, C Woakes flings this through at decent pace. Short and straight. A Fernando plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 14.2 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.01kph, C Woakes puts his back into this delivery and he hits a short length just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. No run |
| 14.3 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 1, 130.08kph, That one goes on straight. A Fernando cuts but doesn't time it at all. That is a comfortable single |
| 14.4 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 130.00kph, That one goes on straight. S Ahmed plays it gently through the off side. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 14.5 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 132.10kph, C Woakes flings this through at decent pace. Short and straight. Well-timed leg glance there. No run |
| 14.6 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 133.59kph, C Woakes flings this through at decent pace and he hits a short length just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Fernando rightly sends him back |
| End of over 15 (2 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 36 / 3 (RR: 2.40) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 3-1-4-0 Avishka Fernando 12 (46b 1x4 0x6) Andre Russell 2-0-6-1 | |
| Uthura Legionaries makes a slight fielding change now. In comes cover and they have removed deep point | |
| 15.1 | Andre Russell to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 142.86kph, S Ahmed plays that one with the full face of the bat. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 15.2 | Andre Russell to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1lb, 141.00kph, A Russell pitches that one just outside off. S Ahmed is beaten all ends up. This is excellent bowling. One more |
| Uthura Legionaries makes a slight fielding change now. In comes cover. | |
| 15.3 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 1, 140.49kph, A Russell hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Single taken |
| 15.4 | Andre Russell to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 142.02kph, good and straight. S Ahmed plays that one with the full face of the bat. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Ahmed rightly sends him back |
| 15.5 | Andre Russell to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 143.82kph, S Ahmed plays it gently through the leg side |
| 15.6 | Andre Russell to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 141.66kph, A Russell hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. S Ahmed puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more |
| End of over 16 (3 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 39 / 3 (RR: 2.44) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 2* (7b 0x4 0x6) Andre Russell 3-0-8-1 Avishka Fernando 13 (47b 1x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 3-1-4-0 | |
| Thisara Perera will start a new spell. | |
| 16.1 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 120.00kph, T Perera pushes this through at no great pace. Defensively played. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 16.2 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 120.00kph, T Perera hits a short length just outside leg. S Ahmed struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 16.3 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 123.53kph, T Perera pushes this through at no great pace. Excellent timing from S Ahmed as he plays a drive. Not in the gap |
| 16.4 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 120.00kph, T Perera ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. S Ahmed goes back to defend it. No run |
| 16.5 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 123.49kph, S Ahmed plays it gently through the leg side. The batsmen only take one |
| Uthura Legionaries makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep point and they have removed cover | |
| 16.6 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 120.88kph, Excellent timing from A Fernando as he plays a cover drive. A Fernando struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 17 (1 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 40 / 3 (RR: 2.35) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 3* (12b 0x4 0x6) Thisara Perera 6-0-13-1 Avishka Fernando 13 (48b 1x4 0x6) Andre Russell 3-0-8-1 | |
| Nuwan Kulasekara will start a new spell. | |
| 17.1 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 130.00kph, No great pace there from N Kulasekara and he maintains a tight line just outside off. S Ahmed played that with soft hands. Not in the gap |
| 17.2 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 135.48kph, short length just outside off stump. Defensive stroke. S Ahmed's technique had to be good to play that one |
| 17.3 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 135.45kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cover drive. That is a comfortable single |
| 17.4 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 135.16kph, N Kulasekara is working up a decent pace here. A Fernando gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Fernando rightly sends him back |
| 17.5 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 132.05kph, N Kulasekara is working up a decent pace here. Not much movement from this surface. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Fernando rightly sends him back |
| 17.6 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 1lb, 130.18kph, N Kulasekara puts his back into this delivery. Short and straight. A Fernando misses it completely. One more |
| End of over 18 (2 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 42 / 3 (RR: 2.33) | |
| Avishka Fernando 13* (51b 1x4 0x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 6-0-10-1 Sarfraz Ahmed 4 (15b 0x4 0x6) Thisara Perera 6-0-13-1 | |
| Uthura Legionaries makes a slight fielding change now. In comes cover and they have removed deep point | |
| 18.1 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 1, 123.48kph, A Fernando plays a cut, but can't time it properly. That is a comfortable single |
| Uthura Legionaries makes a slight fielding change now. In comes cover. | |
| 18.2 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 121.04kph, This one is military medium from T Perera. That one goes on straight. S Ahmed plays it gently through the off side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Ahmed rightly sends him back |
| 18.3 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 123.42kph, S Ahmed goes back to defend it. No run |
| 18.4 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 120.00kph, T Perera is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Not much movement from this surface. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 18.5 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 120.00kph, A Fernando pushes this ball through the off side. Not in the gap |
| 18.6 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 1, 120.00kph, T Perera maintains a tight line just outside off. A Fernando on-drives but can't time it properly. They take a single |
| End of over 19 (3 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 45 / 3 (RR: 2.37) | |
| Avishka Fernando 15* (54b 1x4 0x6) Thisara Perera 7-0-16-1 Sarfraz Ahmed 5 (18b 0x4 0x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 6-0-10-1 | |
| 19.1 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.31kph, N Kulasekara maintains an off stump line. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| 19.2 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 134.10kph, N Kulasekara is working up a decent pace here and he hits a short length just outside off. A Fernando plays a punchy hook |
| 19.3 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.00kph, N Kulasekara pushes this through at no great pace and he maintains a tight line just outside off. A Fernando cover drives but can't time it properly and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 19.4 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.00kph, N Kulasekara ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Not much movement from this surface. A Fernando gets behind the ball and blocks it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 19.5 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.69kph, A Fernando goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. No runs taken |
| 19.6 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 3, 130.00kph, N Kulasekara ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Not much movement from this surface. A Fernando plays a punchy cut. Three more |
| End of over 20 (3 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 48 / 3 (RR: 2.40) | |
| Avishka Fernando 18* (60b 1x4 0x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 7-0-13-1 Sarfraz Ahmed 5 (18b 0x4 0x6) Thisara Perera 7-0-16-1 | |
| 20.1 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 120.00kph, T Perera is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains an off stump line. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| 20.2 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 120.43kph, T Perera ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Not much movement from this surface. A Fernando plays an extravagant drive. Glorious timing. A Fernando struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 20.3 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 120.82kph, A Fernando plays it gently through the leg side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Fernando rightly sends him back |
| 20.4 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 120.00kph, A Fernando drives but can't time it properly. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Fernando rightly sends him back |
| 20.5 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 120.66kph, No great pace there from T Perera. Short length just outside off stump. A Fernando swats this one. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 20.6 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 120.00kph, T Perera ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he maintains an off stump line. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Not in the gap |
| End of over 21 (0 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 48 / 3 (RR: 2.29) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 5* (18b 0x4 0x6) Thisara Perera 8-1-16-1 Avishka Fernando 18 (66b 1x4 0x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 7-0-13-1 | |
| 21.1 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 130.00kph, N Kulasekara pitches that one just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. No run |
| 21.2 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 134.80kph, N Kulasekara puts his back into this delivery and he pitches that one just outside off. Aggressive drive from S Ahmed. That is an excellent call by S Ahmed. One run |
| 21.3 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.00kph, N Kulasekara ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Not much movement from this surface. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 21.4 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 131.82kph, N Kulasekara pitches that one just outside off. Aggressive drive from A Fernando. No runs taken |
| 21.5 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.00kph, No great pace there from N Kulasekara. Excellent timing from A Fernando as he plays a drive. No runs taken |
| 21.6 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.00kph, No great pace there from N Kulasekara. That continues on straight. A Fernando cover drives but can't time it properly and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 22 (1 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 49 / 3 (RR: 2.23) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 6* (20b 0x4 0x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 8-0-14-1 Avishka Fernando 18 (70b 1x4 0x6) Thisara Perera 8-1-16-1 | |
| Chris Woakes will start a new spell. | |
| 22.1 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, 2, 133.83kph, short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. Two more runs |
| 22.2 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 133.80kph, C Woakes is working up a decent pace here and he maintains a tight line just outside off. S Ahmed drives but can't time it properly. No runs taken |
| 22.3 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 132.79kph, Not much movement from this surface. S Ahmed puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The batsmen only take one |
| 22.4 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.10kph, C Woakes flings this through at decent pace and he maintains a tight line just outside off. A Fernando on-drives but can't time it properly. No run |
| 22.5 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 133.72kph, C Woakes flings this through at decent pace. That continues on straight. A Fernando on-drives but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 22.6 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 133.69kph, Not much movement from this surface. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Not in the gap |
| End of over 23 (3 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 52 / 3 (RR: 2.26) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 9* (23b 0x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 4-1-7-0 Avishka Fernando 18 (73b 1x4 0x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 8-0-14-1 | |
| Andre Russell will start a new spell. | |
| Ruhuna Admirals has taken the batting powerplay. | |
| 23.1 | Andre Russell to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 145.71kph, That one goes on straight. S Ahmed plays it gently through the off side. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 23.2 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 143.25kph, A Fernando swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 23.3 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 145.64kph, A Fernando plays it gently through the leg side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 23.4 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 140.75kph, A Russell hurls this through. A Fernando plays a punchy drive. Not in the gap |
| 23.5 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 144.64kph, A Russell hits a short length just outside off |
| 23.6 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 139.40kph, Not much movement from this surface. A Fernando gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Fernando rightly sends him back |
| End of over 24 (1 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 53 / 3 (RR: 2.21) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 10* (24b 0x4 0x6) Andre Russell 4-0-9-1 Avishka Fernando 18 (78b 1x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 4-1-7-0 | |
| 24.1 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, WIDE, C Woakes pushes this delivery way down the leg side and it's rightly wided by the umpire |
| 24.1 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 130.60kph, C Woakes is working up a decent pace here. S Ahmed pushes this ball through the off side. No run |
| 24.2 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1lb, 133.64kph, C Woakes flings this through at decent pace. Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more to the total |
| 24.3 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 2, 131.80kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cut. Two runs |
| 24.4 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 133.58kph, Aggressive cut from A Fernando. No runs taken |
| 24.5 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 133.55kph, A Fernando cuts but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 24.6 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, WIDE, This delivery just skims past A Fernando's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 24.6 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 0, 132.90kph, short length just outside off stump. A Fernando drives but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 25 (5 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 58 / 3 (RR: 2.32) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 10* (26b 0x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 5-1-11-0 Avishka Fernando 20 (82b 1x4 0x6) Andre Russell 4-0-9-1 | |
| 25.1 | Andre Russell to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 140.27kph, A Russell is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length just outside off. S Ahmed on-drives but can't time it properly. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 25.2 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 139.58kph, A Russell maintains an off stump line. A Fernando plays a punchy drive. Not in the gap |
| 25.3 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 138.62kph, A Russell puts his back into this delivery and he maintains a tight line just outside off. A Fernando drives but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 25.4 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 140.86kph, A Russell pitches that one just outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed drive. No run |
| 25.5 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 139.91kph, A Russell flings this through at decent pace and he maintains an off stump line. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 25.6 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 141.60kph, A Russell hurls this through and he pitches that one just outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed drive. A Fernando struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 26 (1 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 59 / 3 (RR: 2.27) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 11* (27b 0x4 0x6) Andre Russell 5-0-10-1 Avishka Fernando 20 (87b 1x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 5-1-11-0 | |
| 26.1 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, 2, 130.00kph, This one is military medium from C Woakes. That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cover drive. S Ahmed collects two |
| 26.2 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, 4, 130.00kph, C Woakes bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from S Ahmed as he plays a drive. Through wide extra-cover for four. Imperious |
| 26.3 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 130.00kph, C Woakes is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Wicket to wicket delivery. S Ahmed puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 26.4 | Chris Woakes to Avishka Fernando, 1lb, 130.00kph, C Woakes maintains a tight line just outside off. That is an ungainly shot - A Fernando is lucky not to have edged that. One more to the total |
| 26.5 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, 4, 130.00kph, C Woakes pushes this through at no great pace and he hits a short length just outside off. S Ahmed swats this one. Excellent timing and placement. Four |
| 26.6 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 133.35kph, C Woakes is working up a decent pace here. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. No runs taken |
| End of over 27 (12 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 71 / 3 (RR: 2.63) | |
| Avishka Fernando 20* (88b 1x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 6-1-22-0 Sarfraz Ahmed 22 (32b 2x4 0x6) Andre Russell 5-0-10-1 | |
| Uthura Legionaries makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep point. | |
| 27.1 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 145.39kph, A Russell hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No runs taken |
| 27.2 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 140.58kph, short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. Not in the gap |
| 27.3 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 145.32kph, A Fernando plays it gently through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 27.4 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 139.24kph, The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Fernando rightly sends him back |
| 27.5 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 138.15kph, A Russell is working up a decent pace here. Short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive. No run |
| 27.6 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 141.98kph, A Russell hurls this through. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Not in the gap |
| End of over 28 (0 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 71 / 3 (RR: 2.54) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 22* (32b 2x4 0x6) Andre Russell 6-1-10-1 Avishka Fernando 20 (94b 1x4 0x6) Chris Woakes 6-1-22-0 | |
| The new bowler is Dilruwan Perera. | |
| 28.1 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 70.70kph, D Perera floats a delivery to S Ahmed. Big turn from the spinner. S Ahmed plays it gently through the off side. No runs taken |
| 28.2 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 74.19kph, Breaks into just off the straight. Well-timed cut there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Ahmed rightly sends him back |
| 28.3 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 70.00kph, full length just outside off stump. S Ahmed cuts but doesn't time it at all. No runs taken |
| 28.4 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 71.31kph, Not finding much turn off this surface. Well-timed cover drive there. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 28.5 | Dilruwan Perera to Avishka Fernando, 1, 74.79kph, A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more |
| 28.6 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 73.47kph, D Perera gives this one some air. S Ahmed swats this one. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 29 (2 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 73 / 3 (RR: 2.52) | |
| Avishka Fernando 21* (95b 1x4 0x6) Dilruwan Perera 1-0-2-0 Sarfraz Ahmed 23 (37b 2x4 0x6) Andre Russell 6-1-10-1 | |
| The new bowler is Damitha Silva. | |
| 29.1 | Damitha Silva to Avishka Fernando, 1, 71.12kph, Hit straight to the fielder. One more |
| 29.2 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 3, 72.69kph, Excellent timing from S Ahmed as he plays a late cut. Three more to the total |
| 29.3 | Damitha Silva to Avishka Fernando, 4, 75.57kph, The offie now and it turns away from the batsman. Four more to the total |
| 29.4 | Damitha Silva to Avishka Fernando, 0, 78.99kph, A little more pace on this one. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive. No run |
| 29.5 | Damitha Silva to Avishka Fernando, 6, 75.76kph, D Silva pushes this one through slightly quicker. A Fernando swats this one. Shouts of "catch it" but can only look on as the ball clears the ropes |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| 29.6 | Damitha Silva to Avishka Fernando, 1, 70.00kph, The offie now and it turns away from the batsman. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total |
| End of over 30 (15 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 88 / 3 (RR: 2.93) | |
| Avishka Fernando 33* (100b 2x4 1x6) Damitha Silva 1-0-15-0 Sarfraz Ahmed 26 (38b 2x4 0x6) Dilruwan Perera 1-0-2-0 | |
| Uthura Legionaries makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep backward point. | |
| 30.1 | Dilruwan Perera to Avishka Fernando, 2, 74.34kph, The batsmen run hard and complete a comfortable two |
| 30.2 | Dilruwan Perera to Avishka Fernando, 6, 82.62kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. Spanked through the off side. Great on-drive. A Fernando has absolutely smashed that! Six runs |
| 30.3 | Dilruwan Perera to Avishka Fernando, 1, 77.46kph, A little more pace on this one. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| Uthura Legionaries makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep backward point and they have removed cover | |
| 30.4 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 70.70kph, D Perera floats a delivery to S Ahmed. Full length just outside off stump. S Ahmed cuts but can't time it properly. That is an excellent call by S Ahmed. One run |
| 30.5 | Dilruwan Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 77.48kph, A Fernando plays a cut, but can't time it properly |
| 30.6 | Dilruwan Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 75.24kph, A little more pace on this one. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. A Fernando cuts but doesn't time it at all. Not in the gap |
| End of over 31 (10 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 98 / 3 (RR: 3.16) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 27* (39b 2x4 0x6) Dilruwan Perera 2-0-12-0 Avishka Fernando 42 (105b 2x4 2x6) Damitha Silva 1-0-15-0 | |
| Uthura Legionaries makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep backward point. | |
| 31.1 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 2, 73.40kph, Breaks away from just off the straight. Aggressive cut from S Ahmed and he collects two |
| 31.2 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 4, 71.83kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cut. That's a boundary |
| 31.3 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 72.21kph, D Silva tosses this one up to S Ahmed. Hit straight to the fielder. No runs taken |
| 31.4 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 70.00kph, D Silva gets this one to grip and turn. S Ahmed leg glances but can't time it properly. One more to the total |
| Uthura Legionaries makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep backward point. | |
| 31.5 | Damitha Silva to Avishka Fernando, 1lb, 84.62kph, Breaks away from just off the straight. A Fernando plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more to the total |
| 31.6 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 75.73kph, Spanked through the off side. Great cut. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| End of over 32 (9 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 107 / 3 (RR: 3.34) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 35* (44b 3x4 0x6) Damitha Silva 2-0-23-0 Avishka Fernando 42 (106b 2x4 2x6) Dilruwan Perera 2-0-12-0 | |
| 32.1 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 70.22kph, D Perera floats a delivery to S Ahmed. A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. S Ahmed cuts but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 32.2 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 91.27kph, Gentle offie turns into the batsman. S Ahmed plays a square drive, but can't time it properly and he trots through for the single |
| 32.3 | Dilruwan Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 81.58kph, Breaks into just off the straight. A Fernando plays an extravagant cover drive. Glorious timing. A Fernando struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 32.4 | Dilruwan Perera to Avishka Fernando, 0, 70.00kph, D Perera gives this one some air. Full length just outside off stump. A Fernando swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 32.5 | Dilruwan Perera to Avishka Fernando, 1, 72.12kph, Excellent timing from A Fernando as he plays a square drive. Single taken |
| 32.6 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 4, 72.61kph, A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. No chance for the fielder in the deep. Four more |
| End of over 33 (6 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 113 / 3 (RR: 3.42) | |
| Avishka Fernando 43* (109b 2x4 2x6) Dilruwan Perera 3-0-18-0 Sarfraz Ahmed 40 (47b 4x4 0x6) Damitha Silva 2-0-23-0 | |
| 33.1 | Damitha Silva to Avishka Fernando, 1, 70.00kph, D Silva floats a delivery to A Fernando. Gentle offie turns away from the batsman. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he trots through for the single |
| 33.2 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 76.55kph, A little more pace on this one. Full length just outside off stump. Spanked through the off side. Great cut. They take a single |
| 33.3 | Damitha Silva to Avishka Fernando, 1, 82.53kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. Hit straight to the fielder. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 33.4 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 70.00kph, He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. S Ahmed plays it gently through the leg side. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 33.5 | Damitha Silva to Avishka Fernando, 2, 80.95kph, Spanked through the off side. Great cut. The batsmen run hard and complete a comfortable two |
| 33.6 | Damitha Silva to Avishka Fernando, 0, 70.00kph, A Fernando plays it gently through the off side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 34 (6 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 119 / 3 (RR: 3.50) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 42* (49b 4x4 0x6) Damitha Silva 3-0-29-0 Avishka Fernando 47 (113b 2x4 2x6) Dilruwan Perera 3-0-18-0 | |
| Thisara Perera will start a new spell. | |
| Uthura Legionaries adjust the field. They have brought in deep point, deep extra-cover. | |
| 34.1 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 122.27kph, T Perera is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains a middle stump line. S Ahmed puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Ahmed rightly sends him back |
| 34.2 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 2, 123.61kph, That continues on straight. Well-timed drive there. S Ahmed pushes hard for two. Excellent running |
| 34.3 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 120.00kph, short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive. S Ahmed struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 34.4 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 120.00kph, S Ahmed puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he trots through for the single |
| 34.5 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 1, 120.00kph, No great pace there from T Perera. Short length just outside off stump. A Fernando plays a drive, but can't time it properly. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 34.6 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 122.18kph, S Ahmed puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| End of over 35 (4 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 123 / 3 (RR: 3.51) | |
| Avishka Fernando 48* (114b 2x4 2x6) Thisara Perera 9-1-20-1 Sarfraz Ahmed 45 (54b 4x4 0x6) Damitha Silva 3-0-29-0 | |
| Nuwan Kulasekara will start a new spell. | |
| 35.1 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 1, 130.46kph, N Kulasekara pitches that one just outside off. A Fernando swats this one. One more to the total |
| 35.2 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Sarfraz Ahmed, 6, 132.95kph, N Kulasekara is working up a decent pace here and he maintains a tight line just outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive. An audacious shot from S Ahmed. Six runs |
| That's S Ahmed's 50! Well played. | |
| 35.3 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 130.05kph, S Ahmed plays it gently through the leg side. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 35.4 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 131.83kph, N Kulasekara is working up a decent pace here. Short and straight. A Fernando plays it gently through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 35.5 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 131.90kph, N Kulasekara maintains an off stump line. A Fernando lobs the ball into the outfield and it lands safely. No run |
| 35.6 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 1lb, 132.02kph, N Kulasekara is working up a decent pace here. That is an ungainly shot - A Fernando is lucky not to have edged that. One more |
| End of over 36 (9 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 132 / 3 (RR: 3.67) | |
| Avishka Fernando 49* (118b 2x4 2x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 9-0-22-1 Sarfraz Ahmed 52 (56b 4x4 1x6) Thisara Perera 9-1-20-1 | |
| 36.1 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 1, 120.72kph, This one is military medium from T Perera and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from A Fernando as he plays a drive. One more |
| That's A Fernando's 50! Well played. | |
| 36.2 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 120.00kph, This one is military medium from T Perera. S Ahmed plays a drive, but can't time it properly. The batsmen only take one |
| That brings up the phundred partnership between these two. Fantastic effort from S Ahmed and A Fernando. | |
| 36.3 | Thisara Perera to Avishka Fernando, 1, 121.84kph, T Perera pitches that one just outside off. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more |
| 36.4 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 120.00kph, T Perera ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he pitches that one just outside off. S Ahmed puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Ahmed rightly sends him back |
| 36.5 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 2, 120.00kph, This one is military medium from T Perera. Well-timed cover drive there. Two runs |
| 36.6 | Thisara Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 120.00kph, This one is military medium from T Perera. That one goes on straight. S Ahmed swats this one. Is quick to cut off the single |
| That's the end of a miserly spell from T Perera. | |
| Thisara Perera 1 / 25 in 10.0 overs, 1 maidens | |
| End of over 37 (5 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 137 / 3 (RR: 3.70) | |
| Avishka Fernando 51* (120b 2x4 2x6) Thisara Perera 10-1-25-1 Sarfraz Ahmed 55 (60b 4x4 1x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 9-0-22-1 | |
| 37.1 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 133.80kph, N Kulasekara pitches that one just outside off. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 37.2 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.00kph, This one is military medium from N Kulasekara and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. A Fernando plays it gently through the off side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Fernando rightly sends him back |
| 37.3 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 0, 130.00kph, N Kulasekara is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one just outside off. A Fernando puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| 37.4 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 4, 130.00kph, Excellent timing from A Fernando as he plays an on-drive. No need to run for that. Four runs |
| 37.5 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Avishka Fernando, 1, 130.00kph, N Kulasekara is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great drive. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 37.6 | Nuwan Kulasekara to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 130.00kph, N Kulasekara pitches that one just outside off. Aggressive cover drive from S Ahmed. That is an excellent call by S Ahmed. One run |
| That's the end of a miserly spell from N Kulasekara. | |
| Nuwan Kulasekara 1 / 28 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 38 (6 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 143 / 3 (RR: 3.76) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 56* (61b 4x4 1x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 10-0-28-1 Avishka Fernando 56 (125b 3x4 2x6) Thisara Perera 10-1-25-1 | |
| Andre Russell will start a new spell. | |
| 38.1 | Andre Russell to Sarfraz Ahmed, 5, 145.58kph, Not much movement from this surface. S Ahmed plays an extravagant square drive. Glorious timing. Overthrows! Poor poor fielding there. Four overthrows! |
| Uthura Legionaries makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep extra-cover and they have removed mid-off | |
| 38.2 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 0, 145.31kph, Not much movement from this surface. A Fernando swats this one. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 38.3 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, 2, 139.60kph, A Russell is working up a decent pace here. Excellent timing from A Fernando as he plays a drive. A Fernando pushes hard for two. Excellent running |
| 38.4 | Andre Russell to Avishka Fernando, OUT, 141.18kph, A Fernando miscues a drive. Edged and taken! |
| Avishka Fernando c T Kandamby b A Russell 58 (154m 128b 3x4 2x6) SR: 45.31 | |
| The new batsman is Ashan Priyanjan. | |
| 38.5 | Andre Russell to Ashan Priyanjan, 0, 145.44kph, A Russell is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. A Priyanjan drives but can't time it properly. No run |
| 38.6 | Andre Russell to Ashan Priyanjan, 1, 140.66kph, A Russell is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length just outside off. A Priyanjan swats this one. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| End of over 39 (8 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 151 / 4 (RR: 3.87) | |
| Ashan Priyanjan 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Andre Russell 7-1-18-2 Sarfraz Ahmed 61 (62b 4x4 1x6) Nuwan Kulasekara 10-0-28-1 | |
| Chris Woakes will start a new spell. | |
| 39.1 | Chris Woakes to Ashan Priyanjan, 6, 131.14kph, C Woakes pitches that one on middle. Crunched through the off side. Well executed drive. That has been caught in the crowd! Six |
| 39.2 | Chris Woakes to Ashan Priyanjan, 0, 133.74kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. A Priyanjan goes back to defend it. No run |
| 39.3 | Chris Woakes to Ashan Priyanjan, 0, 130.00kph, C Woakes ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Not much movement from this surface. A Priyanjan gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Priyanjan rightly sends him back |
| 39.4 | Chris Woakes to Ashan Priyanjan, 0, 130.00kph, short and straight. A Priyanjan goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. Not in the gap |
| 39.5 | Chris Woakes to Ashan Priyanjan, 1lb, 130.00kph, This one is military medium from C Woakes. Short and straight. A Priyanjan plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more |
| 39.6 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, 3, 133.62kph, C Woakes bowls this gun-barrel straight. S Ahmed pushes hard. They run three |
| End of over 40 (10 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 161 / 4 (RR: 4.03) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 64* (63b 4x4 1x6) Chris Woakes 7-1-31-0 Ashan Priyanjan 7 (7b 0x4 1x6) Andre Russell 7-1-18-2 | |
| 40.1 | Andre Russell to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1lb, 145.41kph, A Russell is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. S Ahmed misses it completely. One more |
| 40.2 | Andre Russell to Ashan Priyanjan, 0, 139.58kph, Not much movement from this surface. A Priyanjan gets behind the ball and blocks it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 40.3 | Andre Russell to Ashan Priyanjan, 1, 141.54kph, A Russell bowls this gun-barrel straight. A Priyanjan plays it gently through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 40.4 | Andre Russell to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 145.30kph, A Russell pitches that one just outside off. S Ahmed swats this one and he trots through for the single |
| 40.5 | Andre Russell to Ashan Priyanjan, 0, 142.80kph, Excellent timing from A Priyanjan as he plays an on-drive. Not in the gap |
| 40.6 | Andre Russell to Ashan Priyanjan, 1, 137.57kph, A Russell flings this through at decent pace and he maintains a tight line just outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| End of over 41 (4 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 165 / 4 (RR: 4.02) | |
| Ashan Priyanjan 9* (11b 0x4 1x6) Andre Russell 8-1-21-2 Sarfraz Ahmed 65 (65b 4x4 1x6) Chris Woakes 7-1-31-0 | |
| 41.1 | Chris Woakes to Ashan Priyanjan, 1, 130.00kph, C Woakes ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Not much movement from this surface. A Priyanjan plays an extravagant cover drive. Glorious timing. A Priyanjan trots through for the single |
| 41.2 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 130.00kph, No great pace there from C Woakes. Hit straight to the fielder. S Ahmed struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 41.3 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 130.00kph, C Woakes maintains an off stump line. S Ahmed puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total |
| 41.4 | Chris Woakes to Ashan Priyanjan, 6, 130.81kph, C Woakes pitches that one just outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed drive. Fielder is underneath it but the ball sails over his head. SIX |
| 41.5 | Chris Woakes to Ashan Priyanjan, 0, 133.51kph, That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. No runs taken |
| 41.6 | Chris Woakes to Ashan Priyanjan, 1, 133.48kph, A Priyanjan plays a drive, but can't time it properly. Single taken |
| End of over 42 (9 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 174 / 4 (RR: 4.14) | |
| Ashan Priyanjan 17* (15b 0x4 2x6) Chris Woakes 8-1-40-0 Sarfraz Ahmed 66 (67b 4x4 1x6) Andre Russell 8-1-21-2 | |
| 42.1 | Andre Russell to Ashan Priyanjan, 2, 137.85kph, That continues on straight. A Priyanjan plays an extravagant drive. Glorious timing. A Priyanjan pushes hard for two. Excellent running |
| 42.2 | Andre Russell to Ashan Priyanjan, 0, 144.08kph, Spanked through the off side. Great drive. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Priyanjan rightly sends him back |
| 42.3 | Andre Russell to Ashan Priyanjan, 1lb, 141.27kph, A Russell is working up a good head of steam here. A Priyanjan plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more to the total |
| 42.4 | Andre Russell to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 143.13kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed drive. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Ahmed rightly sends him back |
| 42.5 | Andre Russell to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 137.38kph, A Russell maintains an off stump line. S Ahmed puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Single taken |
| 42.6 | Andre Russell to Ashan Priyanjan, 1, 140.95kph, short length just outside off stump. A Priyanjan plays a cover drive, but can't time it properly. That is a comfortable single |
| End of over 43 (5 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 179 / 4 (RR: 4.16) | |
| Ashan Priyanjan 20* (19b 0x4 2x6) Andre Russell 9-1-25-2 Sarfraz Ahmed 67 (69b 4x4 1x6) Chris Woakes 8-1-40-0 | |
| 43.1 | Chris Woakes to Ashan Priyanjan, NO BALL, 130.00kph, short and straight. A Priyanjan plays it gently through the leg side. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 43.1 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 133.46kph, C Woakes puts his back into this delivery and he maintains an off stump line. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 43.2 | Chris Woakes to Ashan Priyanjan, 1, 133.43kph, A Priyanjan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The batsmen only take one |
| 43.3 | Chris Woakes to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 130.94kph, S Ahmed plays it gently through the off side. One more to the total |
| 43.4 | Chris Woakes to Ashan Priyanjan, 0, 133.37kph, C Woakes bowls this gun-barrel straight. A Priyanjan plays it gently through the leg side. Not in the gap |
| 43.5 | Chris Woakes to Ashan Priyanjan, 0, 130.00kph, short and straight. A Priyanjan plays it gently through the off side |
| 43.6 | Chris Woakes to Ashan Priyanjan, 1lb, 130.88kph, C Woakes puts his back into this delivery. Not much movement from this surface. A Priyanjan misses it completely. One more to the total |
| End of over 44 (6 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 185 / 4 (RR: 4.20) | |
| Ashan Priyanjan 22* (24b 0x4 2x6) Chris Woakes 9-1-45-0 Sarfraz Ahmed 69 (71b 4x4 1x6) Andre Russell 9-1-25-2 | |
| Dilruwan Perera will start a new spell. | |
| 44.1 | Dilruwan Perera to Ashan Priyanjan, 1, 70.00kph, Not finding much turn off this surface. Well-timed cut there. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 44.2 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 2, 70.00kph, D Perera gives this one some air and he puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. Excellent timing from S Ahmed as he plays an on-drive. Two runs |
| 44.3 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 70.01kph, D Perera tosses this one up to S Ahmed and he cuts but can't time it properly. They take a single |
| 44.4 | Dilruwan Perera to Ashan Priyanjan, 0, 71.33kph, D Perera tosses this one up to A Priyanjan. A hint of turn into. A Priyanjan swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 44.5 | Dilruwan Perera to Ashan Priyanjan, 4, 89.38kph, full length just outside off stump. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed sweep. Four runs |
| 44.6 | Dilruwan Perera to Ashan Priyanjan, 2, 70.00kph, A Priyanjan swats this one. Two more to the total |
| End of over 45 (10 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 195 / 4 (RR: 4.33) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 72* (73b 4x4 1x6) Dilruwan Perera 4-0-28-0 Ashan Priyanjan 29 (28b 1x4 2x6) Chris Woakes 9-1-45-0 | |
| Damitha Silva will start a new spell. | |
| 45.1 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 4, 72.58kph, D Silva floats a delivery to S Ahmed. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive. Through deep cover point for four. Imperious |
| 45.2 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 6, 87.56kph, The offie now and it turns away from the batsman. Excellent timing from S Ahmed as he plays a cut. Fielder is underneath it but the ball sails over his head. SIX |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| 45.3 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 87.11kph, D Silva fires in a quicker one. That one goes on straight with the arm. S Ahmed swats this one. One more to the total |
| 45.4 | Damitha Silva to Ashan Priyanjan, 1, 80.31kph, Gentle offie turns away from the batsman. A Priyanjan late cuts but can't time it properly. Single taken |
| 45.5 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1lb, 80.64kph, D Silva gets this one to grip and turn. S Ahmed is beaten all ends up. This is excellent bowling. One more to the total |
| 45.6 | Damitha Silva to Ashan Priyanjan, 0, 70.00kph, D Silva gets this one to grip and turn. A Priyanjan cuts but can't time it properly. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Priyanjan rightly sends him back |
| End of over 46 (13 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 208 / 4 (RR: 4.52) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 83* (77b 5x4 2x6) Damitha Silva 4-0-41-0 Ashan Priyanjan 30 (30b 1x4 2x6) Dilruwan Perera 4-0-28-0 | |
| 46.1 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 4, 72.90kph, The offie now and it turns into the batsman. Crunched through the off side. Well executed square drive. That runs away for four |
| 46.2 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 74.81kph, Breaks into just off the straight. S Ahmed puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No run |
| 46.3 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 71.76kph, D Perera gives this one some air. S Ahmed played that with soft hands. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Ahmed rightly sends him back |
| 46.4 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 91.30kph, Gentle offie turns into the batsman. S Ahmed pushes this ball through the off side. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 46.5 | Dilruwan Perera to Ashan Priyanjan, OUT, 80.91kph, full length just outside off stump. A Priyanjan was in no position to play that stroke. A Russell juggles the edge and takes it at the second attempt! |
| Ashan Priyanjan c A Russell b D Perera 30 (36m 31b 1x4 2x6) SR: 96.77 | |
| The new batsman is David Miller. | |
| 46.6 | Dilruwan Perera to David Miller, 0, 70.00kph, The offie now and it turns away from the batsman. D Miller defends with a straight bat |
| End of over 47 (5 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 213 / 5 (RR: 4.53) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 88* (81b 6x4 2x6) Dilruwan Perera 5-0-33-1 David Miller 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) Damitha Silva 4-0-41-0 | |
| 47.1 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 73.92kph, Well-timed cut there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Ahmed rightly sends him back |
| 47.2 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 75.84kph, D Silva gets this one to grip and turn. S Ahmed puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No runs taken |
| 47.3 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 4, 72.22kph, He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. That runs towards the boundary. Four runs |
| 47.4 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 70.00kph, Not finding much turn off this surface. S Ahmed puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Ahmed rightly sends him back |
| 47.5 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 70.00kph, S Ahmed puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total |
| 47.6 | Damitha Silva to David Miller, 4, 74.24kph, Breaks into just off the straight. Through backward square leg for four. Imperious |
| End of over 48 (9 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 222 / 5 (RR: 4.63) | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 93* (86b 7x4 2x6) Damitha Silva 5-0-50-0 David Miller 4 (2b 1x4 0x6) Dilruwan Perera 5-0-33-1 | |
| 48.1 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 4, 72.64kph, D Perera tosses this one up to S Ahmed. The ball smashes into the advertising boarding now. Four |
| 48.2 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 73.13kph, Hit straight to the fielder. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 48.3 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 3, 73.39kph, D Perera tosses this one up to S Ahmed. Breaks into just off the straight. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. S Ahmed pushes hard. They run three |
| S Ahmed brings up his hundred. | |
| 48.4 | Dilruwan Perera to David Miller, 1, 91.09kph, Excellent timing from D Miller as he plays a square drive. One more to the total |
| 48.5 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 70.00kph, Aggressive cover drive from S Ahmed and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 48.6 | Dilruwan Perera to Sarfraz Ahmed, 2, 86.81kph, A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cut. The initial call is two - the batsmen make it quite easily in the end |
| End of over 49 (10 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 232 / 5 (RR: 4.73) | |
| David Miller 5* (3b 1x4 0x6) Dilruwan Perera 6-0-43-1 Sarfraz Ahmed 102 (91b 8x4 2x6) Damitha Silva 5-0-50-0 | |
| 49.1 | Damitha Silva to David Miller, 1, 73.34kph, Aggressive cut from D Miller. Single taken |
| 49.2 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 4, 86.33kph, D Silva fires in a quicker one. That one goes on straight with the arm. S Ahmed plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. That's a boundary |
| 49.3 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 70.00kph, D Silva gives this one some air. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 49.4 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 1, 72.02kph, Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. That is a comfortable single |
| 49.5 | Damitha Silva to David Miller, 1, 71.43kph, D Silva gives this one some air. D Miller plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Easy single to be had there |
| 49.6 | Damitha Silva to Sarfraz Ahmed, 0, 76.73kph, D Silva pushes this one through slightly quicker. Aggressive cut from S Ahmed. No runs taken |
| End of over 50 (7 runs) Ruhuna Admirals 239 / 5 (RR: 4.78) | |
| David Miller 7* (5b 1x4 0x6) Damitha Silva 6-0-57-0 Sarfraz Ahmed 107 (95b 9x4 2x6) Dilruwan Perera 6-0-43-1 | |
| Close of innings: Ruhuna Admirals - 239 / 5 | |
| Sarfraz Ahmed 107* (95) | |
| Avishka Fernando 58 (128) | |
| Andre Russell 2 / 25 | |
| Thisara Perera 1 / 25 | |
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| FOW: 1/4( Kevin Pietersen, 0.6), 2/6( Chamara Kapugedera, 1.6), 3/34( Kithuruwan Vithanage, 13.5), 4/150( Avishka Fernando, 38.4), 5/213( Ashan Priyanjan, 46.5), | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ruhuna Admirals - 239 / 5 Overs 50 RPO: 4.78 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extras: 21 WD: 3 NB: 2 B: 0 LB: 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The new batsman is Brendon McCullum. | |
| The new batsman is Tharanga Paranavitana. | |
| The new bowler is Lasith Malinga. | |
| 0.1 | Lasith Malinga to Brendon McCullum, 0, 147.28kph, short length just outside off stump. B McCullum cover drives but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 0.2 | Lasith Malinga to Brendon McCullum, 1, 147.96kph, B McCullum pushes this ball through the off side and he trots through for the single |
| 0.3 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 147.93kph, L Malinga bowls this gun-barrel straight. T Paranavitana plays it gently through the off side. One more |
| 0.4 | Lasith Malinga to Brendon McCullum, 4, 143.39kph, L Malinga hits a good length just outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed square drive. The ball races away for a boundary |
| 0.5 | Lasith Malinga to Brendon McCullum, 0, 147.85kph, L Malinga pitches that one just outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 0.6 | Lasith Malinga to Brendon McCullum, 1lb, 147.82kph, B McCullum is beaten by the movement. One more |
| End of over 1 (7 runs) Uthura Legionaries 7 / 0 (RR: 7.00, RRR: 4.73) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 233 runs to win at 4.76 runs per over | |
| Brendon McCullum 5* (5b 1x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 1-0-6-0 Tharanga Paranavitana 1 (1b 0x4 0x6) | |
| The new bowler is Trent Boult. | |
| 1.1 | Trent Boult to Brendon McCullum, 1, 136.00kph, T Boult flings this through at decent pace and he maintains a tight line on middle. Drops a sitter. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 1.2 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 134.68kph, T Paranavitana strides forward and blocks. No run |
| 1.3 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 135.94kph, T Paranavitana gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Paranavitana rightly sends him back |
| 1.4 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 134.48kph, short length outside off stump. Spanked through the off side. Great square drive. No runs taken |
| 1.5 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 135.88kph, Not much movement from this surface. T Paranavitana gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 1.6 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 131.93kph, That continues on straight. T Paranavitana hooks but can't time it properly. The batsmen only take one |
| End of over 2 (2 runs) Uthura Legionaries 9 / 0 (RR: 4.50, RRR: 4.79) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 231 runs to win at 4.81 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 2* (6b 0x4 0x6) Trent Boult 1-0-2-0 Brendon McCullum 6 (6b 1x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 1-0-6-0 | |
| 2.1 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 4, 141.70kph, L Malinga hits a short length on middle. Crunched through the off side. Well executed drive. No chance for the fielder in the deep. Four more |
| 2.2 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 147.79kph, T Paranavitana defends with a straight bat. Not in the gap |
| 2.3 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 147.76kph, L Malinga hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. T Paranavitana defends with a straight bat |
| 2.4 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 145.98kph, T Paranavitana puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 2.5 | Lasith Malinga to Brendon McCullum, 1, 143.29kph, B McCullum plays it gently through the off side. One more |
| 2.6 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 147.33kph, L Malinga hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. T Paranavitana puts bat to ball but mistimes it. They take a single |
| End of over 3 (7 runs) Uthura Legionaries 16 / 0 (RR: 5.33, RRR: 4.74) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 224 runs to win at 4.77 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 8* (11b 1x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 2-0-13-0 Brendon McCullum 7 (7b 1x4 0x6) Trent Boult 1-0-2-0 | |
| 3.1 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 133.73kph, T Boult puts his back into this delivery and he maintains a tight line outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic hook. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Paranavitana rightly sends him back |
| 3.2 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 135.83kph, T Boult puts his back into this delivery. That continues on straight. T Paranavitana pushes this ball through the off side. No run |
| 3.3 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 135.80kph, T Boult maintains a tight line outside off. T Paranavitana played that with soft hands. One more |
| 3.4 | Trent Boult to Brendon McCullum, 1, 132.15kph, Excellent timing from B McCullum as he plays a cut. One more to the total |
| 3.5 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 133.99kph, T Boult maintains an off stump line. T Paranavitana puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 3.6 | Trent Boult to Brendon McCullum, 0, 135.70kph, short length on middle stump. Spanked through the off side. Great cut. No runs taken |
| End of over 4 (3 runs) Uthura Legionaries 19 / 0 (RR: 4.75, RRR: 4.78) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 221 runs to win at 4.80 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 10* (15b 1x4 0x6) Trent Boult 2-0-5-0 Brendon McCullum 8 (9b 1x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 2-0-13-0 | |
| 4.1 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 144.52kph, That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap |
| 4.2 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 2, 142.39kph, L Malinga pitches that one on middle. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. Two runs |
| 4.3 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 141.93kph, L Malinga hurls this through and he pitches that one outside off. T Paranavitana puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more |
| 4.4 | Lasith Malinga to Brendon McCullum, 1lb, 146.29kph, L Malinga hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. B McCullum plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more to the total |
| 4.5 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 141.23kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here. Short length outside off stump. T Paranavitana plays an on-drive, but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 4.6 | Lasith Malinga to Brendon McCullum, 1lb, 142.32kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here. B McCullum plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more |
| End of over 5 (6 runs) Uthura Legionaries 25 / 0 (RR: 5.00, RRR: 4.76) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 215 runs to win at 4.78 runs per over | |
| Brendon McCullum 8* (11b 1x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 3-0-17-0 Tharanga Paranavitana 14 (19b 1x4 0x6) Trent Boult 2-0-5-0 | |
| 5.1 | Trent Boult to Brendon McCullum, 0, 132.60kph, T Boult puts his back into this delivery. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 5.2 | Trent Boult to Brendon McCullum, 0, 134.72kph, T Boult flings this through at decent pace and he maintains an off stump line. B McCullum swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 5.3 | Trent Boult to Brendon McCullum, 0, 130.32kph, Well-timed drive there. No run |
| 5.4 | Trent Boult to Brendon McCullum, NO BALL, 135.62kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. B McCullum plays a cut, but can't time it properly. One more to the total |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 5.4 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 135.59kph, T Boult is working up a decent pace here. Wicket to wicket delivery. T Paranavitana plays a square drive, but can't time it properly. Easy single to be had there |
| 5.5 | Trent Boult to Brendon McCullum, 2, 130.26kph, T Boult is working up a decent pace here. Short length outside off stump. Spanked through the off side. Great cut. The batsmen run hard and complete a comfortable two |
| 5.6 | Trent Boult to Brendon McCullum, 0, 130.51kph, T Boult maintains a tight line on middle. Drops a sitter. Not in the gap |
| End of over 6 (5 runs) Uthura Legionaries 30 / 0 (RR: 5.00, RRR: 4.75) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 210 runs to win at 4.77 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 15* (20b 1x4 0x6) Trent Boult 3-0-10-0 Brendon McCullum 11 (17b 1x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 3-0-17-0 | |
| 6.1 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 142.70kph, Aggressive on-drive from T Paranavitana. Single taken |
| 6.2 | Lasith Malinga to Brendon McCullum, 0, 146.11kph, L Malinga hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Kevin Pietersen drops a sitter! |
| 6.3 | Lasith Malinga to Brendon McCullum, 1, 139.83kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 6.4 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 4, 141.22kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here. Good length outside off stump. Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. That runs away for four |
| 6.5 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 4, 141.61kph, L Malinga hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. The ball beats the fielder and the outfield does the rest. Four more |
| 6.6 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 147.31kph, Not much movement from this surface. Well-timed upper cut there. No run |
| End of over 7 (10 runs) Uthura Legionaries 40 / 0 (RR: 5.71, RRR: 4.63) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 200 runs to win at 4.65 runs per over | |
| Brendon McCullum 12* (19b 1x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 4-0-27-0 Tharanga Paranavitana 24 (24b 3x4 0x6) Trent Boult 3-0-10-0 | |
| 7.1 | Trent Boult to Brendon McCullum, 1lb, 130.56kph, T Boult flings this through at decent pace and he pitches that one on middle. Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more to the total |
| 7.2 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 2, 135.51kph, Spanked through the off side. Great square drive. T Paranavitana pushes hard for two. Excellent running |
| 7.3 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 130.09kph, T Boult is working up a decent pace here. That continues on straight. T Paranavitana pushes this ball through the leg side. Easy single to be had there |
| 7.4 | Trent Boult to Brendon McCullum, 0, 130.87kph, That continues on straight. B McCullum plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. No run |
| 7.5 | Trent Boult to Brendon McCullum, 0, 130.30kph, T Boult hits a short length on middle. Well-timed cut there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. B McCullum rightly sends him back |
| 7.6 | Trent Boult to Brendon McCullum, 0, 130.15kph, Well-timed drive there. No run |
| End of over 8 (4 runs) Uthura Legionaries 44 / 0 (RR: 5.50, RRR: 4.64) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 196 runs to win at 4.67 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 27* (26b 3x4 0x6) Trent Boult 4-0-13-0 Brendon McCullum 12 (23b 1x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 4-0-27-0 | |
| 8.1 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 3, 145.03kph, T Paranavitana plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Made a hash of it and allows the batsmen to take three |
| 8.2 | Lasith Malinga to Brendon McCullum, 1, 141.00kph, L Malinga bowls this gun-barrel straight. B McCullum plays it gently through the off side. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 8.3 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 142.23kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here and he maintains a tight line on middle. Well-timed on-drive there. T Paranavitana trots through for the single |
| 8.4 | Lasith Malinga to Brendon McCullum, 1, 141.05kph, L Malinga hurls this through and he pitches that one just outside off. B McCullum puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Easy single to be had there |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| 8.5 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 143.92kph, T Paranavitana plays it gently through the off side. One more to the total |
| 8.6 | Lasith Malinga to Brendon McCullum, 4, 143.94kph, L Malinga maintains a tight line just outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic hook. Four all the way |
| End of over 9 (11 runs) Uthura Legionaries 55 / 0 (RR: 6.11, RRR: 4.49) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 185 runs to win at 4.51 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 32* (29b 3x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 5-0-38-0 Brendon McCullum 18 (26b 2x4 0x6) Trent Boult 4-0-13-0 | |
| 9.1 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 2, 131.39kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. Two more runs |
| 9.2 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 135.37kph, T Boult is working up a decent pace here and he hits a short length outside off. T Paranavitana late cuts but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 9.3 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 133.66kph, T Boult puts his back into this delivery. That one goes on straight. T Paranavitana on-drives but doesn't time it at all and he trots through for the single |
| 9.4 | Trent Boult to Brendon McCullum, 0, 130.00kph, T Boult ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. B McCullum swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at wide extra-cover. No run |
| 9.5 | Trent Boult to Brendon McCullum, 1, 133.61kph, B McCullum puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total |
| 9.6 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 4, 130.00kph, This one is military medium from T Boult. Short and straight. Aggressive cover drive from T Paranavitana. No need to run for that. Four runs |
| End of over 10 (8 runs) Uthura Legionaries 63 / 0 (RR: 6.30, RRR: 4.40) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 177 runs to win at 4.43 runs per over | |
| Brendon McCullum 19* (28b 2x4 0x6) Trent Boult 5-0-21-0 Tharanga Paranavitana 39 (33b 4x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 5-0-38-0 | |
| The new bowler is Farveez Maharoof. | |
| 10.1 | Farveez Maharoof to Brendon McCullum, OUT, 135.00kph, F Maharoof puts his back into this delivery. Wicket to wicket delivery. B McCullum can't get the pull away. BOWLED HIM! |
| Brendon McCullum b F Maharoof 19 (48m 29b 2x4 0x6) SR: 65.52 | |
| The new batsman is Kumar Sangakkara. | |
| 10.2 | Farveez Maharoof to Kumar Sangakkara, 1, 132.53kph, F Maharoof maintains a tight line outside off. K Sangakkara on-drives but can't time it properly. One more to the total |
| 10.3 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 131.23kph, That continues on straight. T Paranavitana plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 10.4 | Farveez Maharoof to Kumar Sangakkara, 0, 130.14kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. K Sangakkara plays a pull, but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 10.5 | Farveez Maharoof to Kumar Sangakkara, 1, 132.04kph, F Maharoof hits a short length outside off. K Sangakkara cuts but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 10.6 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 134.85kph, F Maharoof puts his back into this delivery and he hits a short length outside off. T Paranavitana late cuts but can't time it properly. No run |
| End of over 11 (3 runs) Uthura Legionaries 66 / 1 (RR: 6.00, RRR: 4.44) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 174 runs to win at 4.46 runs per over | |
| Kumar Sangakkara 2* (3b 0x4 0x6) Farveez Maharoof 1-0-3-1 Tharanga Paranavitana 40 (35b 4x4 0x6) Trent Boult 5-0-21-0 | |
| The new bowler is Kasun Rajitha. | |
| 11.1 | Kasun Rajitha to Kumar Sangakkara, 0, 120.79kph, No great pace there from K Rajitha. Short length outside off stump. Defensive stroke. K Sangakkara's technique had to be good to play that one. No runs taken |
| 11.2 | Kasun Rajitha to Kumar Sangakkara, 0, 121.98kph, K Rajitha pushes this through at no great pace and he hits a short length outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 11.3 | Kasun Rajitha to Kumar Sangakkara, 4, 120.20kph, K Rajitha ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. Four runs |
| 11.4 | Kasun Rajitha to Kumar Sangakkara, 0, 120.00kph, K Rajitha pushes this through at no great pace and he maintains a tight line outside off. K Sangakkara goes on to the back foot and keeps it down and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 11.5 | Kasun Rajitha to Kumar Sangakkara, 1, 121.90kph, good and straight. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 11.6 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 121.88kph, K Rajitha ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. T Paranavitana plays that one with the full face of the bat. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Paranavitana rightly sends him back |
| End of over 12 (5 runs) Uthura Legionaries 71 / 1 (RR: 5.92, RRR: 4.42) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 169 runs to win at 4.45 runs per over | |
| Kumar Sangakkara 7* (8b 1x4 0x6) Kasun Rajitha 1-0-5-0 Tharanga Paranavitana 40 (36b 4x4 0x6) Farveez Maharoof 1-0-3-1 | |
| 12.1 | Farveez Maharoof to Kumar Sangakkara, 0, 131.70kph, F Maharoof is working up a decent pace here. Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive stroke. K Sangakkara's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 12.2 | Farveez Maharoof to Kumar Sangakkara, 0, 133.52kph, K Sangakkara defends off the front foot. No runs taken |
| 12.3 | Farveez Maharoof to Kumar Sangakkara, 0, 134.80kph, F Maharoof puts his back into this delivery. Short and straight. K Sangakkara goes on to the back foot and keeps it down and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 12.4 | Farveez Maharoof to Kumar Sangakkara, 0, 131.14kph, F Maharoof is working up a decent pace here and he pitches that one outside off. K Sangakkara hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 12.5 | Farveez Maharoof to Kumar Sangakkara, OUT, 132.98kph, short and straight. K Sangakkara played that with soft hands. Loose stroke from K Sangakkara as the ball takes the edge and is caught |
| Kumar Sangakkara c L Malinga b F Maharoof 7 (11m 13b 1x4 0x6) SR: 53.85 | |
| The new batsman is Thilina Kandamby. | |
| 12.6 | Farveez Maharoof to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 133.27kph, short length outside off stump. T Kandamby goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| End of over 13 (0 runs) Uthura Legionaries 71 / 2 (RR: 5.46, RRR: 4.54) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 169 runs to win at 4.57 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 40* (36b 4x4 0x6) Farveez Maharoof 2-1-3-2 Thilina Kandamby 0 (1b 0x4 0x6) Kasun Rajitha 1-0-5-0 | |
| 13.1 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 120.00kph, Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Paranavitana rightly sends him back |
| 13.2 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 121.87kph, This one is military medium from K Rajitha. Short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. T Paranavitana trots through for the single |
| 13.3 | Kasun Rajitha to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 121.84kph, That one goes on straight. T Kandamby hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 13.4 | Kasun Rajitha to Thilina Kandamby, 1, 121.82kph, K Rajitha ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. Single taken |
| 13.5 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 121.79kph, K Rajitha is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains an off stump line. T Paranavitana puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 13.6 | Kasun Rajitha to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 120.00kph, That continues on straight. T Kandamby gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Kandamby rightly sends him back |
| End of over 14 (3 runs) Uthura Legionaries 74 / 2 (RR: 5.29, RRR: 4.58) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 166 runs to win at 4.61 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 42* (39b 4x4 0x6) Kasun Rajitha 2-0-8-0 Thilina Kandamby 1 (4b 0x4 0x6) Farveez Maharoof 2-1-3-2 | |
| 14.1 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 2, 132.78kph, Spanked through the off side. Great drive. Two runs taken. The return is over the stumps |
| 14.2 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 130.85kph, That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. T Paranavitana struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 14.3 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 132.74kph, Defended off the back foot. T Paranavitana struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 14.4 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 130.00kph, No great pace there from F Maharoof. T Paranavitana leg glances but can't time it properly |
| 14.5 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 134.33kph, F Maharoof hits a short length on middle. T Paranavitana hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 14.6 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 132.17kph, F Maharoof is working up a decent pace here. Excellent timing from T Paranavitana as he plays a leg glance. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| End of over 15 (3 runs) Uthura Legionaries 77 / 2 (RR: 5.13, RRR: 4.63) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 163 runs to win at 4.66 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 45* (45b 4x4 0x6) Farveez Maharoof 3-1-6-2 Thilina Kandamby 1 (4b 0x4 0x6) Kasun Rajitha 2-0-8-0 | |
| 15.1 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 6, 120.68kph, K Rajitha maintains an off stump line. T Paranavitana hammers this for six |
| That's T Paranavitana's 50! Well played. | |
| 15.2 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 120.00kph, No great pace there from K Rajitha. Short length outside off stump. T Paranavitana plays a late cut, but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 15.3 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 120.00kph, This one is military medium from K Rajitha. T Paranavitana plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 15.4 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 120.00kph, K Rajitha pushes this through at no great pace and he maintains a tight line outside off. T Paranavitana plays that one with the full face of the bat. No run |
| 15.5 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 121.68kph, Aggressive pull from T Paranavitana. No runs taken |
| 15.6 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 120.00kph, No great pace there from K Rajitha. Good length outside off stump. Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| End of over 16 (7 runs) Uthura Legionaries 84 / 2 (RR: 5.25, RRR: 4.56) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 156 runs to win at 4.59 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 52* (51b 4x4 1x6) Kasun Rajitha 3-0-15-0 Thilina Kandamby 1 (4b 0x4 0x6) Farveez Maharoof 3-1-6-2 | |
| 16.1 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 130.25kph, F Maharoof puts his back into this delivery and he hits a short length outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed square drive. T Paranavitana struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 16.2 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 130.00kph, This one is military medium from F Maharoof. T Paranavitana plays a punchy pull. Not in the gap |
| 16.3 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 130.00kph, This one is military medium from F Maharoof. That is an excellent call by T Paranavitana. One run |
| 16.4 | Farveez Maharoof to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 130.00kph, F Maharoof pushes this through at no great pace. T Kandamby defends off the front foot. No runs taken |
| 16.5 | Farveez Maharoof to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 133.54kph, F Maharoof is working up a decent pace here. No run |
| 16.6 | Farveez Maharoof to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 131.96kph, F Maharoof flings this through at decent pace. Short and straight. T Kandamby goes on to the back foot and keeps it down |
| End of over 17 (1 runs) Uthura Legionaries 85 / 2 (RR: 5.00, RRR: 4.67) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 155 runs to win at 4.70 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 53* (54b 4x4 1x6) Farveez Maharoof 4-1-7-2 Thilina Kandamby 1 (7b 0x4 0x6) Kasun Rajitha 3-0-15-0 | |
| 17.1 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 120.41kph, No great pace there from K Rajitha and he hits a short length outside off. T Paranavitana hangs on the back foot and blocks it |
| 17.2 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 120.00kph, K Rajitha is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains an off stump line. T Paranavitana defends with a straight bat. No runs taken |
| 17.3 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 121.62kph, K Rajitha ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he pitches that one outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive |
| 17.4 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 120.68kph, T Paranavitana goes on to the back foot and keeps it down and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 17.5 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 120.00kph, K Rajitha ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he pitches that one outside off. One more to the total |
| 17.6 | Kasun Rajitha to Thilina Kandamby, 1, 120.00kph, K Rajitha pushes this through at no great pace and he hits a short length outside off. T Kandamby on-drives but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| End of over 18 (2 runs) Uthura Legionaries 87 / 2 (RR: 4.83, RRR: 4.75) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 153 runs to win at 4.78 runs per over | |
| Thilina Kandamby 2* (8b 0x4 0x6) Kasun Rajitha 4-0-17-0 Tharanga Paranavitana 54 (59b 4x4 1x6) Farveez Maharoof 4-1-7-2 | |
| Trent Boult will start a new spell. | |
| 18.1 | Trent Boult to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 130.14kph, T Boult puts his back into this delivery. That one goes on straight. T Kandamby plays it gently through the leg side. No run |
| 18.2 | Trent Boult to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 130.25kph, T Boult hits a short length outside off. T Kandamby hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 18.3 | Trent Boult to Thilina Kandamby, 1lb, 130.13kph, T Boult puts his back into this delivery. That continues on straight. T Kandamby misses it completely. One more |
| Ruhuna Admirals adjust the field. They have brought in deep point, deep extra-cover. | |
| 18.4 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 130.19kph, T Boult is working up a decent pace here. T Paranavitana puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 18.5 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 130.00kph, T Boult bowls this gun-barrel straight. T Paranavitana plays it gently through the leg side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 18.6 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 132.53kph, T Boult puts his back into this delivery and he pitches that one outside off. T Paranavitana hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 19 (1 runs) Uthura Legionaries 88 / 2 (RR: 4.63, RRR: 4.87) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 152 runs to win at 4.90 runs per over | |
| Thilina Kandamby 2* (11b 0x4 0x6) Trent Boult 6-0-21-0 Tharanga Paranavitana 54 (62b 4x4 1x6) Kasun Rajitha 4-0-17-0 | |
| Lasith Malinga will start a new spell. | |
| 19.1 | Lasith Malinga to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 141.37kph, L Malinga hits a short length on middle. T Kandamby hangs on the back foot and blocks it |
| 19.2 | Lasith Malinga to Thilina Kandamby, 1, 143.66kph, short and straight. T Kandamby plays it gently through the leg side. That is a comfortable single |
| 19.3 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 146.94kph, L Malinga pitches that one outside off. Well-timed square drive there. No run |
| 19.4 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 2, 147.38kph, L Malinga maintains a tight line on middle. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. Two more runs |
| 19.5 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 147.23kph, L Malinga hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. T Paranavitana plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. They take a single |
| 19.6 | Lasith Malinga to Thilina Kandamby, 1, 141.64kph, L Malinga pitches that one outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| End of over 20 (5 runs) Uthura Legionaries 93 / 2 (RR: 4.65, RRR: 4.87) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 147 runs to win at 4.90 runs per over | |
| Thilina Kandamby 4* (14b 0x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 6-0-43-0 Tharanga Paranavitana 57 (65b 4x4 1x6) Trent Boult 6-0-21-0 | |
| 20.1 | Trent Boult to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 135.36kph, T Boult maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from T Kandamby as he plays a drive. No runs taken |
| 20.2 | Trent Boult to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 130.19kph, short length outside off stump. T Kandamby goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 20.3 | Trent Boult to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 134.91kph, T Boult bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from T Kandamby as he plays a pull |
| 20.4 | Trent Boult to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 130.00kph, T Boult ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he maintains an off stump line. T Kandamby defends with a straight bat and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 20.5 | Trent Boult to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 130.06kph, T Boult maintains an off stump line. T Kandamby puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 20.6 | Trent Boult to Thilina Kandamby, 4, 133.11kph, T Boult maintains a tight line outside off. That's a boundary |
| End of over 21 (4 runs) Uthura Legionaries 97 / 2 (RR: 4.62, RRR: 4.90) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 143 runs to win at 4.93 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 57* (65b 4x4 1x6) Trent Boult 7-0-25-0 Thilina Kandamby 8 (20b 1x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 6-0-43-0 | |
| 21.1 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 142.55kph, Not much movement from this surface. T Paranavitana puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Paranavitana rightly sends him back |
| 21.2 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 142.85kph, L Malinga hurls this through and he pitches that one on middle. T Paranavitana puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Not in the gap |
| 21.3 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 139.90kph, L Malinga is working up a decent pace here. Not much movement from this surface. T Paranavitana pushes this ball through the leg side |
| 21.4 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 4, 145.80kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here and he maintains a tight line on middle. No need to run for that. Four runs |
| 21.5 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 139.96kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic pull. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 21.6 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 3, 137.12kph, good length outside off stump. Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. Good effort in the deep keeps it down to three |
| End of over 22 (7 runs) Uthura Legionaries 104 / 2 (RR: 4.73, RRR: 4.82) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 136 runs to win at 4.86 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 64* (71b 5x4 1x6) Lasith Malinga 7-0-50-0 Thilina Kandamby 8 (20b 1x4 0x6) Trent Boult 7-0-25-0 | |
| Uthura Legionaries has taken the batting powerplay. | |
| Ruhuna Admirals makes a slight fielding change now. In comes 2nd slip and they have removed deep extra-cover | |
| 22.1 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 130.00kph, T Boult maintains an off stump line. T Paranavitana puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No runs taken |
| 22.2 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 4, 133.09kph, short and straight. T Paranavitana swats this one. Four all the way |
| 22.3 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 130.62kph, T Boult is working up a decent pace here. Short length outside off stump. No run |
| 22.4 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 4, 130.00kph, T Boult ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. The ball beats the fielder and the outfield does the rest. Four more |
| 22.5 | Trent Boult to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 134.27kph, T Boult puts his back into this delivery. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. That is an excellent call by T Paranavitana. One run |
| Ruhuna Admirals makes a slight fielding change now. In comes mid-off. | |
| 22.6 | Trent Boult to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 130.00kph, That continues on straight. T Kandamby gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Kandamby rightly sends him back |
| End of over 23 (9 runs) Uthura Legionaries 113 / 2 (RR: 4.91, RRR: 4.67) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 127 runs to win at 4.70 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 73* (76b 7x4 1x6) Trent Boult 8-0-34-0 Thilina Kandamby 8 (21b 1x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 7-0-50-0 | |
| Ruhuna Admirals makes a slight fielding change now. In comes 2nd slip. | |
| 23.1 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 142.49kph, L Malinga maintains a tight line outside off. T Paranavitana goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. No runs taken |
| 23.2 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 139.59kph, good and straight. That is a comfortable single |
| Ruhuna Admirals makes a slight fielding change now. In comes mid-off. | |
| 23.3 | Lasith Malinga to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 135.68kph, L Malinga puts his back into this delivery. T Kandamby plays a punchy pull. Not in the gap |
| 23.4 | Lasith Malinga to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 140.07kph, L Malinga hits a short length on middle. T Kandamby hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 23.5 | Lasith Malinga to Thilina Kandamby, 1, 141.65kph, T Kandamby puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he trots through for the single |
| 23.6 | Lasith Malinga to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 141.81kph, L Malinga hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. Aggressive square drive from T Paranavitana. That is a comfortable single |
| End of over 24 (3 runs) Uthura Legionaries 116 / 2 (RR: 4.83, RRR: 4.73) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 124 runs to win at 4.77 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 75* (79b 7x4 1x6) Lasith Malinga 8-0-53-0 Thilina Kandamby 9 (24b 1x4 0x6) Trent Boult 8-0-34-0 | |
| Farveez Maharoof will start a new spell. | |
| Ruhuna Admirals makes a slight fielding change now. In comes 2nd slip and they have removed deep extra-cover | |
| 24.1 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 134.67kph, Defensively played. No run |
| 24.2 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 130.00kph, F Maharoof bowls this gun-barrel straight. Hit straight to the fielder. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 24.3 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 130.00kph, F Maharoof maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from T Paranavitana as he plays an on-drive. No runs taken |
| 24.4 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 134.58kph, F Maharoof puts his back into this delivery. Short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic pull. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 24.5 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 4, 134.55kph, Excellent timing from T Paranavitana as he plays an on-drive. Through mid-wicket for four. Imperious |
| 24.6 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 134.52kph, F Maharoof puts his back into this delivery and he hits a short length on middle. T Paranavitana square drives but doesn't time it at all and he trots through for the single |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| End of over 25 (5 runs) Uthura Legionaries 121 / 2 (RR: 4.84, RRR: 4.72) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 119 runs to win at 4.76 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 80* (85b 8x4 1x6) Farveez Maharoof 5-1-12-2 Thilina Kandamby 9 (24b 1x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 8-0-53-0 | |
| Kasun Rajitha will start a new spell. | |
| Ruhuna Admirals makes a slight fielding change now. In comes 2nd slip. | |
| 25.1 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 2, 121.76kph, That continues on straight. Aggressive on-drive from T Paranavitana. Two runs taken. The return is over the stumps |
| 25.2 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 120.00kph, K Rajitha pushes this through at no great pace. T Paranavitana defends with a straight bat. No runs taken |
| 25.3 | Kasun Rajitha to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 121.71kph, K Rajitha ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Not much movement from this surface. T Paranavitana plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| Ruhuna Admirals makes a slight fielding change now. In comes mid-off and they have removed deep extra-cover | |
| 25.4 | Kasun Rajitha to Thilina Kandamby, 2, 121.29kph, K Rajitha pushes this through at no great pace. Excellent timing from T Kandamby as he plays a hook. T Kandamby collects two |
| 25.5 | Kasun Rajitha to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 121.66kph, K Rajitha ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he maintains an off stump line. Aggressive pull from T Kandamby. No runs taken |
| 25.6 | Kasun Rajitha to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 121.64kph, K Rajitha is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Wicket to wicket delivery. Well-timed late cut there. No run |
| End of over 26 (5 runs) Uthura Legionaries 126 / 2 (RR: 4.85, RRR: 4.71) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 114 runs to win at 4.75 runs per over | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 83* (88b 8x4 1x6) Kasun Rajitha 5-0-22-0 Thilina Kandamby 11 (27b 1x4 0x6) Farveez Maharoof 5-1-12-2 | |
| 26.1 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 0, 130.31kph, F Maharoof puts his back into this delivery. That continues on straight. Aggressive on-drive from T Paranavitana. No runs taken |
| 26.2 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 130.00kph, F Maharoof pushes this through at no great pace and he hits a short length outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cover drive. Easy single to be had there |
| Ruhuna Admirals makes a slight fielding change now. In comes mid-off and they have removed deep extra-cover | |
| 26.3 | Farveez Maharoof to Thilina Kandamby, 1, 130.00kph, No great pace there from F Maharoof and he maintains a tight line outside off. T Kandamby plays a punchy square drive. They take a single |
| 26.4 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, 1, 131.57kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. T Paranavitana puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 26.5 | Farveez Maharoof to Thilina Kandamby, 1, 131.75kph, F Maharoof puts his back into this delivery. T Kandamby swats this one and he trots through for the single |
| 26.6 | Farveez Maharoof to Tharanga Paranavitana, OUT, 130.00kph, Not much movement from this surface. T Paranavitana miscues an on-drive. BOWLED HIM! |
| Tharanga Paranavitana b F Maharoof 85 (122m 92b 8x4 1x6) SR: 92.39 | |
| End of over 27 (4 runs) Uthura Legionaries 130 / 3 (RR: 4.81, RRR: 4.74) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 110 runs to win at 4.78 runs per over | |
| Thilina Kandamby 13* (29b 1x4 0x6) Farveez Maharoof 6-1-16-3 Kasun Rajitha 5-0-22-0 | |
| The new batsman is MS Dhoni. | |
| 27.1 | Kasun Rajitha to Thilina Kandamby, 1, 120.00kph, This one is military medium from K Rajitha. Short and straight. T Kandamby played that with soft hands. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 27.2 | Kasun Rajitha to MS Dhoni, 1, 121.62kph, This one is military medium from K Rajitha and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed drive. That is an excellent call by M Dhoni. One run |
| 27.3 | Kasun Rajitha to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 121.52kph, T Kandamby swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at backward square leg. No run |
| 27.4 | Kasun Rajitha to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 120.00kph, K Rajitha ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. T Kandamby swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at backward square leg. No run |
| 27.5 | Kasun Rajitha to Thilina Kandamby, 2, 121.55kph, K Rajitha pushes this through at no great pace and he hits a short length outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. Two more added to the total |
| 27.6 | Kasun Rajitha to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 120.87kph, K Rajitha ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he pitches that one outside off. T Kandamby puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 28 (4 runs) Uthura Legionaries 134 / 3 (RR: 4.79, RRR: 4.77) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 106 runs to win at 4.82 runs per over | |
| MS Dhoni 1* (1b 0x4 0x6) Kasun Rajitha 6-0-26-0 Thilina Kandamby 16 (34b 1x4 0x6) Farveez Maharoof 6-1-16-3 | |
| 28.1 | Farveez Maharoof to MS Dhoni, 0, 134.38kph, Defensive stroke. M Dhoni's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 28.2 | Farveez Maharoof to MS Dhoni, 4, 130.00kph, No great pace there from F Maharoof. That continues on straight. M Dhoni plays an extravagant cover drive. Glorious timing. The ball beats the fielder and the outfield does the rest. Four more |
| 28.3 | Farveez Maharoof to MS Dhoni, 1, 130.00kph, No great pace there from F Maharoof and he maintains a tight line just outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cover drive. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 28.4 | Farveez Maharoof to Thilina Kandamby, 1, 130.00kph, F Maharoof bowls this gun-barrel straight. Hit straight to the fielder. T Kandamby trots through for the single |
| 28.5 | Farveez Maharoof to MS Dhoni, 0, 130.00kph, F Maharoof is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains an off stump line. M Dhoni puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| 28.6 | Farveez Maharoof to MS Dhoni, 1, 132.49kph, F Maharoof puts his back into this delivery. That one goes on straight. Well-timed drive there. M Dhoni trots through for the single |
| End of over 29 (7 runs) Uthura Legionaries 141 / 3 (RR: 4.86, RRR: 4.67) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 99 runs to win at 4.71 runs per over | |
| MS Dhoni 7* (6b 1x4 0x6) Farveez Maharoof 7-1-23-3 Thilina Kandamby 17 (35b 1x4 0x6) Kasun Rajitha 6-0-26-0 | |
| Ruhuna Admirals makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep extra-cover. | |
| 29.1 | Kasun Rajitha to MS Dhoni, 0, 120.00kph, K Rajitha ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Not much movement from this surface. M Dhoni gets behind the ball and blocks it. No run |
| 29.2 | Kasun Rajitha to MS Dhoni, 1, 120.53kph, That one goes on straight. Aggressive drive from M Dhoni. That is a comfortable single |
| Ruhuna Admirals makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep extra-cover and they have removed mid-off | |
| 29.3 | Kasun Rajitha to Thilina Kandamby, 1, 120.00kph, No great pace there from K Rajitha. T Kandamby drives but can't time it properly. One more to the total |
| 29.4 | Kasun Rajitha to MS Dhoni, 0, 121.46kph, Not much movement from this surface. Defended off the back foot. No runs taken |
| 29.5 | Kasun Rajitha to MS Dhoni, 0, 120.00kph, This one is military medium from K Rajitha and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Defensively played. No run |
| 29.6 | Kasun Rajitha to MS Dhoni, 1lb, 120.00kph, short length just outside off stump. M Dhoni is beaten by the movement. One more to the total |
| End of over 30 (3 runs) Uthura Legionaries 144 / 3 (RR: 4.80, RRR: 4.75) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 96 runs to win at 4.80 runs per over | |
| MS Dhoni 8* (11b 1x4 0x6) Kasun Rajitha 7-0-28-0 Thilina Kandamby 18 (36b 1x4 0x6) Farveez Maharoof 7-1-23-3 | |
| The new bowler is Ashan Priyanjan. | |
| 30.1 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 0, 77.96kph, A Priyanjan pushes this one through slightly quicker. Not finding much turn off this surface. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Dhoni rightly sends him back |
| 30.2 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 1, 72.91kph, full length just outside off stump. M Dhoni puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Single taken |
| 30.3 | Ashan Priyanjan to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 76.90kph, Crunched through the off side. Well executed square drive. No run |
| 30.4 | Ashan Priyanjan to Thilina Kandamby, 1, 71.98kph, A Priyanjan gives this one some air. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic square drive. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 30.5 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 2, 72.96kph, A Priyanjan tosses this one up to M Dhoni. The ball beats the infielder and the batsmen run a couple |
| 30.6 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 0, 72.66kph, A Priyanjan tosses this one up to M Dhoni. That one goes on straight with the arm. M Dhoni swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. No run |
| End of over 31 (4 runs) Uthura Legionaries 148 / 3 (RR: 4.77, RRR: 4.79) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 92 runs to win at 4.84 runs per over | |
| Thilina Kandamby 19* (38b 1x4 0x6) Ashan Priyanjan 1-0-4-0 MS Dhoni 11 (15b 1x4 0x6) Kasun Rajitha 7-0-28-0 | |
| Trent Boult will start a new spell. | |
| Ruhuna Admirals makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep extra-cover and they have removed mid-off | |
| 31.1 | Trent Boult to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 135.08kph, T Boult flings this through at decent pace and he maintains a tight line outside off. T Kandamby pulls but can't time it properly. No runs taken |
| 31.2 | Trent Boult to Thilina Kandamby, 3, 131.73kph, T Boult puts his back into this delivery. Excellent timing from T Kandamby as he plays a drive. Great stop! saved a run there |
| 31.3 | Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, 0, 130.38kph, T Boult flings this through at decent pace. That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap |
| 31.4 | Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, 1, 130.73kph, Not much movement from this surface. M Dhoni puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 31.5 | Trent Boult to Thilina Kandamby, 1, 133.21kph, T Boult puts his back into this delivery. Short length outside off stump. T Kandamby drives but can't time it properly and he trots through for the single |
| 31.6 | Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, 0, 131.13kph, T Boult flings this through at decent pace. Short and straight. Well-timed cut there. No run |
| End of over 32 (5 runs) Uthura Legionaries 153 / 3 (RR: 4.78, RRR: 4.78) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 87 runs to win at 4.83 runs per over | |
| Thilina Kandamby 23* (41b 1x4 0x6) Trent Boult 9-0-39-0 MS Dhoni 12 (18b 1x4 0x6) Ashan Priyanjan 1-0-4-0 | |
| 32.1 | Ashan Priyanjan to Thilina Kandamby, 0, 73.27kph, T Kandamby plays it gently through the leg side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 32.2 | Ashan Priyanjan to Thilina Kandamby, 1, 76.52kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. Full length outside off stump. Aggressive on-drive from T Kandamby. Easy single to be had there |
| 32.3 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 4, 76.73kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. No chance for the fielder in the deep. Four more |
| 32.4 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 0, 70.00kph, full length just outside off stump. Aggressive cut from M Dhoni. No runs taken |
| 32.5 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 0, 76.44kph, A Priyanjan pushes this one through slightly quicker. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cut |
| 32.6 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 0, 70.00kph, The straight one now. M Dhoni plays it gently through the off side. Not in the gap |
| End of over 33 (5 runs) Uthura Legionaries 158 / 3 (RR: 4.79, RRR: 4.76) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 82 runs to win at 4.82 runs per over | |
| Thilina Kandamby 24* (43b 1x4 0x6) Ashan Priyanjan 2-0-9-0 MS Dhoni 16 (22b 2x4 0x6) Trent Boult 9-0-39-0 | |
| 33.1 | Trent Boult to Thilina Kandamby, OUT, 130.00kph, T Boult ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. T Kandamby can't get the square drive away. There is an appeal - and he's out! Leg before |
| Thilina Kandamby lbw T Boult 24 (87m 44b 1x4 0x6) SR: 54.55 | |
| The new batsman is Andre Russell. | |
| 33.2 | Trent Boult to Andre Russell, 0, 130.00kph, T Boult bowls this gun-barrel straight. A Russell plays it gently through the off side. No run |
| 33.3 | Trent Boult to Andre Russell, 1, 131.65kph, T Boult is working up a decent pace here. That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cover drive. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 33.4 | Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, 1, 130.95kph, Aggressive drive from M Dhoni. Single taken |
| 33.5 | Trent Boult to Andre Russell, 4, 132.08kph, T Boult puts his back into this delivery and he hits a short length on middle. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. Very classy from A Russell - no stopping this one |
| 33.6 | Trent Boult to Andre Russell, 0, 132.70kph, A Russell gets behind the ball and blocks it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| T Boult finishes up with a good, solid spell. | |
| Trent Boult 1 / 45 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 34 (6 runs) Uthura Legionaries 164 / 4 (RR: 4.82, RRR: 4.69) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 76 runs to win at 4.75 runs per over | |
| MS Dhoni 17* (23b 2x4 0x6) Trent Boult 10-0-45-1 Andre Russell 5 (4b 1x4 0x6) Ashan Priyanjan 2-0-9-0 | |
| 34.1 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 1, 71.28kph, Well-timed cut there. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 34.2 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, 0, 70.00kph, A Russell strides forward and blocks. No run |
| 34.3 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, 1, 73.93kph, A Priyanjan tosses this one up to A Russell. Excellent timing from A Russell as he plays a cut. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 34.4 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 1, 77.00kph, M Dhoni puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more |
| 34.5 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, 0, 74.34kph, A Priyanjan tosses this one up to A Russell. Full length just outside off stump. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic square drive. No runs taken |
| 34.6 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, 1, 76.26kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. A Russell plays it gently through the leg side. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| End of over 35 (4 runs) Uthura Legionaries 168 / 4 (RR: 4.80, RRR: 4.73) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 72 runs to win at 4.80 runs per over | |
| Andre Russell 7* (8b 1x4 0x6) Ashan Priyanjan 3-0-13-0 MS Dhoni 19 (25b 2x4 0x6) Trent Boult 10-0-45-1 | |
| Kasun Rajitha will start a new spell. | |
| 35.1 | Kasun Rajitha to Andre Russell, 1, 120.00kph, K Rajitha bowls this gun-barrel straight. Aggressive cover drive from A Russell. Easy single to be had there |
| 35.2 | Kasun Rajitha to MS Dhoni, 0, 121.52kph, K Rajitha is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains an off stump line. Hit straight to the fielder. Not in the gap |
| 35.3 | Kasun Rajitha to MS Dhoni, 1, 120.00kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. M Dhoni puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 35.4 | Kasun Rajitha to Andre Russell, 0, 121.47kph, K Rajitha pushes this through at no great pace and he maintains a tight line just outside off. A Russell plays a punchy cover drive |
| 35.5 | Kasun Rajitha to Andre Russell, 0, 121.45kph, No great pace there from K Rajitha. Not much movement from this surface. A Russell plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Russell rightly sends him back |
| 35.6 | Kasun Rajitha to Andre Russell, 0, 120.80kph, K Rajitha is struggling to find much pace off this surface. A Russell goes on to the back foot and keeps it down and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 36 (2 runs) Uthura Legionaries 170 / 4 (RR: 4.72, RRR: 4.93) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 70 runs to win at 5.00 runs per over | |
| MS Dhoni 20* (27b 2x4 0x6) Kasun Rajitha 8-0-30-0 Andre Russell 8 (12b 1x4 0x6) Ashan Priyanjan 3-0-13-0 | |
| 36.1 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 2, 86.03kph, A Priyanjan spears this one in to M Dhoni. Excellent timing from M Dhoni as he plays a square drive. Two more runs |
| 36.2 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 0, 71.78kph, Kevin Pietersen drops a sitter and he is quick to cut off the single |
| 36.3 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 1, 80.23kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. The straight one now. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. Easy single to be had there |
| 36.4 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, 2, 77.90kph, A Priyanjan pushes this one through slightly quicker. That one goes on straight with the arm. A Russell plays an extravagant cover drive. Glorious timing. Two more to the total |
| 36.5 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, 1, 74.78kph, A Priyanjan tosses this one up to A Russell. That one goes on straight with the arm. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 36.6 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 0, 71.94kph, M Dhoni puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| End of over 37 (6 runs) Uthura Legionaries 176 / 4 (RR: 4.76, RRR: 4.85) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 64 runs to win at 4.92 runs per over | |
| Andre Russell 11* (14b 1x4 0x6) Ashan Priyanjan 4-0-19-0 MS Dhoni 23 (31b 2x4 0x6) Kasun Rajitha 8-0-30-0 | |
| 37.1 | Kasun Rajitha to Andre Russell, 0, 121.43kph, K Rajitha ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Not much movement from this surface. A Russell puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Russell rightly sends him back |
| 37.2 | Kasun Rajitha to Andre Russell, 1, 121.41kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic drive. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 37.3 | Kasun Rajitha to MS Dhoni, 1, 120.00kph, K Rajitha is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from M Dhoni as he plays a leg glance. That is a comfortable single |
| 37.4 | Kasun Rajitha to Andre Russell, 0, 120.00kph, K Rajitha pushes this through at no great pace. That continues on straight. A Russell pushes this ball through the off side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Russell rightly sends him back |
| 37.5 | Kasun Rajitha to Andre Russell, 1, 120.00kph, A Russell swats this one and he trots through for the single |
| 37.6 | Kasun Rajitha to MS Dhoni, 0, 120.00kph, short length just outside off stump. M Dhoni drives but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 38 (3 runs) Uthura Legionaries 179 / 4 (RR: 4.71, RRR: 5.00) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 61 runs to win at 5.08 runs per over | |
| Andre Russell 13* (18b 1x4 0x6) Kasun Rajitha 9-0-33-0 MS Dhoni 24 (33b 2x4 0x6) Ashan Priyanjan 4-0-19-0 | |
| Lasith Malinga will start a new spell. | |
| 38.1 | Lasith Malinga to Andre Russell, 1, 147.24kph, L Malinga hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. Aggressive cover drive from A Russell. Easy single to be had there |
| 38.2 | Lasith Malinga to MS Dhoni, 0, 142.64kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length just outside off. M Dhoni drives but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder at deep mid-off. No run |
| 38.3 | Lasith Malinga to MS Dhoni, 3, 141.55kph, Not much movement from this surface. M Dhoni plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Three more to the total |
| 38.4 | Lasith Malinga to Andre Russell, 1lb, 142.51kph, A Russell plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more to the total |
| 38.5 | Lasith Malinga to MS Dhoni, 1lb, 145.40kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here. M Dhoni swishes at this one and misses. One more |
| 38.6 | Lasith Malinga to Andre Russell, 0, 140.99kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here and he maintains a tight line just outside off. A Russell leg glances but can't time it properly. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 39 (6 runs) Uthura Legionaries 185 / 4 (RR: 4.74, RRR: 4.91) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 55 runs to win at 5.00 runs per over | |
| MS Dhoni 27* (36b 2x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 9-0-57-0 Andre Russell 14 (21b 1x4 0x6) Kasun Rajitha 9-0-33-0 | |
| Ashan Priyanjan will start a new spell. | |
| 39.1 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 1, 71.97kph, The straight one now. M Dhoni cuts but can't time it properly. The batsmen only take one |
| 39.2 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, 1, 70.00kph, A Russell leg glances but can't time it properly. The batsmen only take one |
| 39.3 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 4, 89.31kph, The straight one now. M Dhoni plays a punchy square drive. Through cover point for four. Imperious |
| 39.4 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 0, 72.55kph, A Priyanjan tosses this one up to M Dhoni. Spanked through the off side. Great cut. No run |
| 39.5 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 2, 71.56kph, A Priyanjan floats a delivery to M Dhoni. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. Two more to the total |
| 39.6 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 6, 71.81kph, The straight one now. M Dhoni lofts this one and the ball just clears the ropes |
| End of over 40 (14 runs) Uthura Legionaries 199 / 4 (RR: 4.98, RRR: 4.00) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 41 runs to win at 4.10 runs per over | |
| Andre Russell 15* (22b 1x4 0x6) Ashan Priyanjan 5-0-33-0 MS Dhoni 40 (41b 3x4 1x6) Lasith Malinga 9-0-57-0 | |
| 40.1 | Lasith Malinga to Andre Russell, 2, 146.51kph, That continues on straight. Two more added to the total |
| 40.2 | Lasith Malinga to Andre Russell, 1, 143.81kph, A Russell leg glances but can't time it properly. Single taken |
| 40.3 | Lasith Malinga to MS Dhoni, 1, 142.84kph, M Dhoni plays it gently through the leg side. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 40.4 | Lasith Malinga to Andre Russell, 1, 143.49kph, short length just outside off stump. A Russell drives but can't time it properly. One more |
| 40.5 | Lasith Malinga to MS Dhoni, 0, 145.71kph, Aggressive drive from M Dhoni and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 40.6 | Lasith Malinga to MS Dhoni, 1lb, 139.13kph, L Malinga pitches that one just outside off. M Dhoni is beaten all ends up. This is excellent bowling. One more |
| Not the best of outings from L Malinga. He'll want to forget this in a hurry. | |
| Lasith Malinga 0 / 62 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 41 (6 runs) Uthura Legionaries 205 / 4 (RR: 5.00, RRR: 3.78) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 35 runs to win at 3.89 runs per over | |
| MS Dhoni 41* (44b 3x4 1x6) Lasith Malinga 10-0-62-0 Andre Russell 19 (25b 1x4 0x6) Ashan Priyanjan 5-0-33-0 | |
| 41.1 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 0, 74.20kph, M Dhoni puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| 41.2 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 0, 70.00kph, A Priyanjan tosses this one up to M Dhoni. Not finding much turn off this surface. Well-timed on-drive there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Dhoni rightly sends him back |
| 41.3 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 1, 84.59kph, full length just outside off stump. M Dhoni cuts but can't time it properly. One more |
| 41.4 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, 3, 87.67kph, Crunched through the off side. Well executed cover drive. Good effort in the deep keeps it down to three |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| 41.5 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 0, 100.00kph, Not finding much turn off this surface. M Dhoni puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Dhoni rightly sends him back |
| 41.6 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 0, 70.00kph, The straight one now. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. Not in the gap |
| End of over 42 (4 runs) Uthura Legionaries 209 / 4 (RR: 4.98, RRR: 3.75) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 31 runs to win at 3.88 runs per over | |
| Andre Russell 22* (26b 1x4 0x6) Ashan Priyanjan 6-0-37-0 MS Dhoni 42 (49b 3x4 1x6) Lasith Malinga 10-0-62-0 | |
| Farveez Maharoof will start a new spell. | |
| 42.1 | Farveez Maharoof to Andre Russell, 0, 131.54kph, F Maharoof flings this through at decent pace. Not much movement from this surface. A Russell puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| 42.2 | Farveez Maharoof to Andre Russell, 0, 134.65kph, F Maharoof bowls this gun-barrel straight. A Russell defends with a straight bat |
| 42.3 | Farveez Maharoof to Andre Russell, 0, 134.62kph, A Russell plays it gently through the off side. No run |
| 42.4 | Farveez Maharoof to Andre Russell, 2, 134.59kph, F Maharoof bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from A Russell as he plays a drive. The ball beats the infielder and the batsmen run a couple |
| 42.5 | Farveez Maharoof to Andre Russell, 4, 134.56kph, F Maharoof is working up a decent pace here and he maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from A Russell as he plays a drive. The ball races away for a boundary |
| 42.6 | Farveez Maharoof to Andre Russell, 1, 130.00kph, F Maharoof bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from A Russell as he plays a drive. One more |
| End of over 43 (7 runs) Uthura Legionaries 216 / 4 (RR: 5.02, RRR: 3.29) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 24 runs to win at 3.43 runs per over | |
| Andre Russell 29* (32b 2x4 0x6) Farveez Maharoof 8-1-30-3 MS Dhoni 42 (49b 3x4 1x6) Ashan Priyanjan 6-0-37-0 | |
| 43.1 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, 0, 82.07kph, Not finding much turn off this surface. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Russell rightly sends him back |
| 43.2 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, 0, 70.97kph, A Russell cover drives but can't time it properly. No run |
| 43.3 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, 1, 71.05kph, A Russell plays it gently through the leg side. One more to the total |
| 43.4 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 1lb, 79.89kph, The straight one now. M Dhoni plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more |
| 43.5 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, 1, 77.26kph, A Priyanjan pushes this one through slightly quicker. The straight one now. A Russell plays it gently through the off side. That is an excellent call by A Russell. One run |
| 43.6 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 0, 70.08kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. M Dhoni swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-wicket. No run |
| End of over 44 (3 runs) Uthura Legionaries 219 / 4 (RR: 4.98, RRR: 3.33) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 21 runs to win at 3.50 runs per over | |
| Andre Russell 31* (36b 2x4 0x6) Ashan Priyanjan 7-0-39-0 MS Dhoni 42 (51b 3x4 1x6) Farveez Maharoof 8-1-30-3 | |
| 44.1 | Farveez Maharoof to Andre Russell, 0, 133.04kph, F Maharoof is working up a decent pace here and he maintains an off stump line. Well-timed drive there. No run |
| 44.2 | Farveez Maharoof to Andre Russell, 0, 130.04kph, F Maharoof bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from A Russell as he plays a drive. A Russell struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 44.3 | Farveez Maharoof to Andre Russell, 4, 134.47kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cover drive. Not quite where A Russell intended it to go |
| 44.4 | Farveez Maharoof to Andre Russell, 1lb, 133.90kph, F Maharoof maintains a tight line just outside off. A Russell plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more |
| Ruhuna Admirals makes a slight fielding change now. In comes deep extra-cover. | |
| 44.5 | Farveez Maharoof to MS Dhoni, 0, 130.00kph, F Maharoof ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. M Dhoni puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No run |
| 44.6 | Farveez Maharoof to MS Dhoni, 0, 130.00kph, That one goes on straight. M Dhoni plays it gently through the leg side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 45 (5 runs) Uthura Legionaries 224 / 4 (RR: 4.98, RRR: 3.00) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 16 runs to win at 3.20 runs per over | |
| Andre Russell 35* (40b 3x4 0x6) Farveez Maharoof 9-1-34-3 MS Dhoni 42 (53b 3x4 1x6) Ashan Priyanjan 7-0-39-0 | |
| 45.1 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, 0, 70.00kph, A Priyanjan gives this one some air. That one goes on straight with the arm. A Russell plays it gently through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 45.2 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, 1, 72.74kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. The batsmen only take one |
| 45.3 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 1, 77.17kph, Not finding much turn off this surface. M Dhoni puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total |
| 45.4 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, 0, 70.00kph, A Priyanjan gives this one some air. A Russell played that with soft hands and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 45.5 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, 1, 86.50kph, full length just outside off stump. A Russell plays it gently through the off side. One more |
| 45.6 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 0, 70.00kph, A Priyanjan floats a delivery to M Dhoni. Excellent timing from M Dhoni as he plays a cut. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 46 (3 runs) Uthura Legionaries 227 / 4 (RR: 4.93, RRR: 3.00) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 13 runs to win at 3.25 runs per over | |
| Andre Russell 37* (44b 3x4 0x6) Ashan Priyanjan 8-0-42-0 MS Dhoni 43 (55b 3x4 1x6) Farveez Maharoof 9-1-34-3 | |
| 46.1 | Farveez Maharoof to Andre Russell, 0, 134.39kph, That continues on straight. A Russell plays an extravagant drive. Glorious timing. A Russell struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 46.2 | Farveez Maharoof to Andre Russell, 0, 130.00kph, No great pace there from F Maharoof. A Russell hooks but can't time it properly. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A Russell rightly sends him back |
| 46.3 | Farveez Maharoof to Andre Russell, 1lb, 130.00kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. A Russell is beaten by the movement. One more |
| 46.4 | Farveez Maharoof to MS Dhoni, 1lb, 130.00kph, F Maharoof ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he pitches that one just outside off. M Dhoni swishes at this one and misses. One more |
| 46.5 | Farveez Maharoof to Andre Russell, 1, 130.00kph, F Maharoof is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one just outside off. Aggressive drive from A Russell. One more |
| 46.6 | Farveez Maharoof to MS Dhoni, 6, 130.00kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. Fielder is underneath it but the ball sails over his head. SIX |
| F Maharoof finishes up with a good, solid spell. | |
| Farveez Maharoof 3 / 41 in 10.0 overs, 1 maidens | |
| End of over 47 (9 runs) Uthura Legionaries 236 / 4 (RR: 5.02, RRR: 1.00) | |
| Uthura Legionaries requires 4 runs to win at 1.33 runs per over | |
| Andre Russell 38* (48b 3x4 0x6) Farveez Maharoof 10-1-41-3 MS Dhoni 49 (57b 3x4 2x6) Ashan Priyanjan 8-0-42-0 | |
| 47.1 | Ashan Priyanjan to Andre Russell, OUT, 78.99kph, The straight one now. A Russell was in no position to play that stroke. Edged and taken! |
| Andre Russell c +S Ahmed b A Priyanjan 38 (55m 49b 3x4 0x6) SR: 77.55 | |
| The new batsman is Thisara Perera. | |
| 47.2 | Ashan Priyanjan to Thisara Perera, 0, 81.31kph, T Perera plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 47.3 | Ashan Priyanjan to Thisara Perera, 1, 71.23kph, T Perera square drives but can't time it properly. The batsmen only take one |
| 47.4 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 0, 70.00kph, A Priyanjan floats a delivery to M Dhoni. That one goes on straight with the arm. M Dhoni puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 47.5 | Ashan Priyanjan to MS Dhoni, 1, 82.86kph, A Priyanjan pushes this one through slightly quicker. Full length just outside off stump. M Dhoni plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. That is an excellent call by M Dhoni. One run |
| That's M Dhoni's 50! Well played. | |
| 47.6 | Ashan Priyanjan to Thisara Perera, 6, 70.00kph, A Priyanjan floats a delivery to T Perera. Full length outside off stump. T Perera plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Going going gone! Six |
| End of over 48 (8 runs) Uthura Legionaries 244 / 5 (RR: 5.08, RRR: -2.50) | |
| MS Dhoni 50* (59b 3x4 2x6) Ashan Priyanjan 9-0-50-1 Thisara Perera 7 (3b 0x4 1x6) Farveez Maharoof 10-1-41-3 | |
| Close of innings: Uthura Legionaries - 244 / 5 | |
| Tharanga Paranavitana 85 (92) | |
| MS Dhoni 50* (59) | |
| Farveez Maharoof 3 / 41 | |
| Trent Boult 1 / 45 | |
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| FOW: 1/63( Brendon McCullum, 10.1), 2/71( Kumar Sangakkara, 12.5), 3/130( Tharanga Paranavitana, 26.6), 4/158( Thilina Kandamby, 33.1), 5/236( Andre Russell, 47.1), | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Uthura Legionaries - 244 / 5 Overs 48 RPO: 5.08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extras: 14 WD: 0 NB: 1 B: 0 LB: 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Captain, Wicket Keeper, and minimum Five Bowlers... You can use max. 4 Oversea players... All the players in your squad must play at least one match before the play-offs...
Usman Khawaja Kusal Perera Kane Williamson* Kusal Mendis† Misbah-Ul-Haq Dimuth Karunaratne Milinda Siriwardana^ Rangana Herath^ Isuru Udana^ Mustafizur Rahman^ Lahiru Jayaratne^
