ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 - SUMMARY at #188

10 or 9 teams World Cup?

  • 10, with Zimbabwe

    Votes: 8 88.9%
  • 9, without Zimbabwe

    Votes: 1 11.1%

  • Total voters
    9
  • Poll closed .

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Semi-Finals
Semi Final 1

:sri: Sri Lanka v :ind: India at Eden Park, Auckland

- Players To Look Out For: :ind: Virat Kohli, :sri: Lasith Malinga
- What's At Stake: Which is the strongest Asian team of 2015 Cricket World Cup? This match will give us a close look.

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Semi Final 2

:aus: Australia v :saf: South Africa at SCG, Sydney

- Players To Look Out For: :saf: Morne Morkel, :aus: Steve Smith
- What's At Stake: A point to prove for the chokers and title defence on the line for Australia. Should be a cracking match!

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Semi-Final 1


:ind: India
vs :sri: Sri Lanka at

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Eden Park, Auckland

SRI LANKA WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BOWL FIRST

INDIA innings
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0.1  Malinga to R Sharma, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.2  Malinga to R Sharma, three runs, Great work by Herath saved a certain boundary
0.3  Malinga to Dhawan, one run, The misfield by Malinga allows yet another run
0.4  Malinga to R Sharma, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
0.5  Malinga to R Sharma, no run, Rohit Sharma was completely deceived
0.6  Malinga to R Sharma, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 1  (4 runs)
         INDIA                 4/0
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Lasith Malinga       1.0-0-4-0
         Rohit Sharma          3(5b)
         Shikhar Dhawan        1(1b)

1.1  Kulasekara to Dhawan, no run, Defensively played by Shikhar Dhawan
1.2  Kulasekara to Dhawan, one run, Dropped! Lakmal made a big mess of that simple chance
1.3  Kulasekara to R Sharma, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
1.4  Kulasekara to R Sharma, no run, Rohit Sharma missed that one by a mile
1.5  Kulasekara to R Sharma, no run, Defensively played by Rohit Sharma
1.6  Kulasekara to R Sharma, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 2  (2 runs)
         INDIA                 6/0
         (R/R:  3.00)
         Nuwan Kulasekara     1.0-0-2-0
         Shikhar Dhawan        2(3b)
         Rohit Sharma          4(9b)

2.1  Malinga to R Sharma, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Malinga, deserving this punishment
2.2  Malinga to R Sharma, one run, The misfield by Mathews allows yet another run
2.3  Malinga to Dhawan, one run, One more to the total
2.4  Malinga to R Sharma, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Lasith Malinga, giving that a wide
2.4  Malinga to R Sharma, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
2.5  Malinga to R Sharma, FOUR, Lasith Malinga cant belive it
2.6  Malinga to R Sharma, FOUR, Lasith Malinga cant belive it

         End of over 3  (15 runs)
         INDIA                21/0
         (R/R:  7.00)
         Lasith Malinga       2.0-0-19-0
         Rohit Sharma         17(15b 3X4)
         Shikhar Dhawan        3(4b)

3.1  Kulasekara to Dhawan, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Kumar Sangakkara

         Shikhar Dhawan         3 (5b)
         c. Sangakkara  b. Kulasekara
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Gone for just 3.

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3.2  Kulasekara to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma    
3.3  Kulasekara to R Sharma, no run, Left alone by Rohit Sharma
3.4  Kulasekara to R Sharma, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Nuwan Kulasekara, deserving this punishment
3.5  Kulasekara to R Sharma, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
3.6  Kulasekara to R Sharma, no run, Rohit Sharma missed that one by a mile

         End of over 4  (5 runs)
         INDIA                26/1
         (R/R:  6.50)
         Nuwan Kulasekara     2.0-0-7-1
         Rohit Sharma         21(19b 4X4)
         Virat Kohli           1(1b)

4.1  Lakmal to Kohli, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakmal      
4.2  Lakmal to Kohli, one run, Dropped! Dilshan made a big mess of that simple chance
4.3  Lakmal to R Sharma, no run, Left alone by Rohit Sharma
4.4  Lakmal to R Sharma, one run, The misfield by Dilshan allows yet another run
4.5  Lakmal to Kohli, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
4.6  Lakmal to Kohli, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakmal      

         End of over 5  (2 runs)
         INDIA                28/1
         (R/R:  5.60)
         Suranga Lakmal       1.0-0-2-0
         Virat Kohli           2(5b)
         Rohit Sharma         22(21b 4X4)

5.1  Perera to R Sharma, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Rohit Sharma
5.2  Perera to R Sharma, no run, Rohit Sharma missed that one by a mile
5.3  Perera to R Sharma, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.4  Perera to R Sharma, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.5  Perera to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.6  Perera to Kohli, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 6  (5 runs)
         INDIA                33/1
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Thisara Perera       1.0-0-5-0
         Virat Kohli           2(7b)
         Rohit Sharma         27(25b 5X4)

6.1  Kulasekara to R Sharma, no run, Left alone by Rohit Sharma
6.2  Kulasekara to R Sharma, no run, Rohit Sharma missed that one by a mile
6.3  Kulasekara to R Sharma, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Rohit Sharma
6.4  Kulasekara to R Sharma, two runs, Overthrow by Sangakkara instead of 1 they get 2
6.5  Kulasekara to R Sharma, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
6.6  Kulasekara to R Sharma, no run, Left alone by Rohit Sharma

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         INDIA                39/1
         (R/R:  5.57)
         Nuwan Kulasekara     3.0-0-13-1
         Rohit Sharma         33(31b 6X4)
         Virat Kohli           2(7b)

7.1  Malinga to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Kulasekara allows yet another run
7.2  Malinga to R Sharma, no run, Defensively played by Rohit Sharma
7.3  Malinga to R Sharma, no run, Left alone by Rohit Sharma
7.4  Malinga to R Sharma, OUT, Lack of communicatin between R Sharma and Kohli leads to yet another wicket for

         Rohit Sharma           33 (34b 6X4)
         run out (Malinga)
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Lack of communication and Rohit Sharma goes. His tournament has been all about 40s. This time it is a 30.

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7.5  Malinga to Rayudu, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
7.6  Malinga to Rayudu, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 8  (1 runs)
         INDIA                40/2
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Lasith Malinga       3.0-0-20-0
         Ambati Rayudu         0(2b)
         Virat Kohli           3(8b)

8.1  Lakmal to Kohli, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
8.2  Lakmal to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
8.3  Lakmal to Kohli, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
8.4  Lakmal to Kohli, two runs,
8.5  Lakmal to Kohli, one run, One more to the total
8.6  Lakmal to Rayudu, no run, Ambati Rayudu missed that one by a mile

         End of over 9  (3 runs)
         INDIA                43/2
         (R/R:  4.78)
         Suranga Lakmal       2.0-0-5-0
         Ambati Rayudu         0(3b)
         Virat Kohli           6(13b)

9.1  Kulasekara to Kohli, FOUR, Nuwan Kulasekara cant belive it
9.2  Kulasekara to Kohli, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
9.3  Kulasekara to Rayudu, one run, The misfield by Dilshan allows yet another run
9.4  Kulasekara to Kohli, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
9.5  Kulasekara to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
9.6  Kulasekara to Kohli, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal

         End of over 10  (8 runs)
         INDIA                51/2
         (R/R:  5.10)
         Nuwan Kulasekara     4.0-0-21-1
         Virat Kohli          13(18b 1X4)
         Ambati Rayudu         1(4b)

10.1  Lakmal to Rayudu, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.2  Lakmal to Rayudu, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.3  Lakmal to Rayudu, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.4  Lakmal to Rayudu, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakmal      
10.5  Lakmal to Rayudu, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.6  Lakmal to Rayudu, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ambati Rayudu

         End of over 11  (4 runs)
         INDIA                55/2
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Suranga Lakmal       3.0-0-9-0
         Ambati Rayudu         5(10b 1X4)
         Virat Kohli          13(18b 1X4)

11.1  Kulasekara to Kohli, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Nuwan Kulasekara, deserving this punishment
11.2  Kulasekara to Kohli, no run, Left alone by Virat Kohli
11.3  Kulasekara to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Ambati Rayudu    
11.4  Kulasekara to Rayudu, no run, Left alone by Ambati Rayudu
11.5  Kulasekara to Rayudu, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.6  Kulasekara to Rayudu, one run, Great cooperation between Ambati Rayudu and Virat Kohli      

         End of over 12  (6 runs)
         INDIA                61/2
         (R/R:  5.08)
         Nuwan Kulasekara     5.0-0-27-1
         Virat Kohli          18(21b 2X4)
         Ambati Rayudu         6(13b 1X4)

12.1  Lakmal to Rayudu, two runs,
12.2  Lakmal to Rayudu, one run, One more to the total
12.3  Lakmal to Kohli, one run, One more to the total
12.4  Lakmal to Rayudu, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Suranga Lakmal, deserving this punishment
12.5  Lakmal to Rayudu, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakmal      
12.6  Lakmal to Rayudu, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 13  (9 runs)
         INDIA                70/2
         (R/R:  5.38)
         Suranga Lakmal       4.0-0-18-0
         Virat Kohli          19(22b 2X4)
         Ambati Rayudu        14(18b 2X4)

13.1  Kulasekara to Rayudu, no run, Left alone by Ambati Rayudu
13.2  Kulasekara to Rayudu, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
13.3  Kulasekara to Rayudu, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ambati Rayudu
13.4  Kulasekara to Rayudu, no run, Defensively played by Ambati Rayudu
13.5  Kulasekara to Rayudu, no run, Ambati Rayudu missed that one by a mile
13.6  Kulasekara to Rayudu, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 14  (5 runs)
         INDIA                75/2
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Nuwan Kulasekara     6.0-0-32-1
         Virat Kohli          19(22b 2X4)
         Ambati Rayudu        19(24b 3X4)

14.1  Herath to Rayudu, one run, One more to the total
14.2  Herath to Kohli, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
14.2  Herath to Kohli, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Virat Kohli
14.3  Herath to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
14.4  Herath to Kohli, one run, That is very well run by Ambati Rayudu    
14.5  Herath to Rayudu, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
14.6  Herath to Rayudu, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Rangana Herath, deserving this punishment

         End of over 15  (11 runs)
         INDIA                86/2
         (R/R:  5.73)
         Rangana Herath       1.0-0-11-0
         Ambati Rayudu        24(27b 4X4)
         Virat Kohli          24(26b 3X4)

15.1  Perera to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
15.2  Perera to Kohli, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
15.3  Perera to Kohli, wide, Thisara Perera bowling a very wayward one
15.3  Perera to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
15.4  Perera to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli was completely deceived
15.5  Perera to Kohli, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
15.6  Perera to Kohli, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Perera      

         End of over 16  (7 runs)
         INDIA                93/2
         (R/R:  5.81)
         Thisara Perera       2.0-0-12-0
         Virat Kohli          30(33b 3X4 1X6)
         Ambati Rayudu        24(27b 4X4)

16.1  Malinga to Rayudu, one run, The misfield by Perera allows yet another run
16.2  Malinga to Kohli, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
16.3  Malinga to Rayudu, no run, Ambati Rayudu was completely deceived
16.4  Malinga to Rayudu, one run, The misfield by Dilshan allows yet another run
16.5  Malinga to Kohli, one run, Great cooperation between Virat Kohli and Ambati Rayudu    
16.6  Malinga to Rayudu, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 17  (6 runs)
         INDIA                99/2
         (R/R:  5.82)
         Lasith Malinga       4.0-0-26-0
         Ambati Rayudu        26(31b 4X4)
         Virat Kohli          34(35b 3X4 1X6)

17.1  Perera to Kohli, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Thisara Perera, deserving this punishment
17.2  Perera to Kohli, one run, The misfield by Tharanga allows yet another run
17.3  Perera to Rayudu, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.4  Perera to Rayudu, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
17.5  Perera to Rayudu, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
17.6  Perera to Rayudu, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ambati Rayudu

         End of over 18  (9 runs)
         INDIA               108/2
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Thisara Perera       3.0-0-21-0
         Ambati Rayudu        30(35b 5X4)
         Virat Kohli          39(37b 4X4 1X6)

18.1  Kulasekara to Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli missed that one by a mile
18.2  Kulasekara to Kohli, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Nuwan Kulasekara, deserving this punishment
18.3  Kulasekara to Kohli, no run, Defensively played by Virat Kohli
18.4  Kulasekara to Kohli, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Nuwan Kulasekara, deserving this punishment
18.5  Kulasekara to Kohli, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Virat Kohli            47 (42b 6X4 1X6)
         lbw            b. Kulasekara
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Kohli goes! He was looking so good. India in trouble now.

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18.6  Kulasekara to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile

         End of over 19  (8 runs)
         INDIA               116/3
         (R/R:  6.11)
         Nuwan Kulasekara     7.0-0-40-2
         MS Dhoni              0(1b)
         Ambati Rayudu        30(35b 5X4)

19.1  Lakmal to Rayudu, one run, That was a very risky single.
19.2  Lakmal to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
19.3  Lakmal to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Ambati Rayudu    
19.4  Lakmal to Rayudu, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.5  Lakmal to Rayudu, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.6  Lakmal to Rayudu, no run, Defensively played by Ambati Rayudu

         End of over 20  (2 runs)
         INDIA               118/3
         (R/R:  5.90)
         Suranga Lakmal       5.0-0-20-0
         Ambati Rayudu        31(39b 5X4)
         MS Dhoni              1(3b)

20.1  Herath to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.2  Herath to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
20.3  Herath to Rayudu, one run, Great cooperation between Ambati Rayudu and MS Dhoni        
20.4  Herath to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
20.5  Herath to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.6  Herath to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal

         End of over 21  (2 runs)
         INDIA               120/3
         (R/R:  5.71)
         Rangana Herath       2.0-0-13-0
         MS Dhoni              2(8b)
         Ambati Rayudu        32(40b 5X4)

21.1  Mathews to Rayudu, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.2  Mathews to Rayudu, one run, The misfield by Kulasekara allows yet another run
21.3  Mathews to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.4  Mathews to Rayudu, no run, Ambati Rayudu was completely deceived
21.5  Mathews to Rayudu, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.6  Mathews to Rayudu, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 22  (3 runs)
         INDIA               123/3
         (R/R:  5.59)
         Angelo Mathews       1.0-0-3-0
         MS Dhoni              3(9b)
         Ambati Rayudu        34(45b 5X4)

22.1  Lakmal to Rayudu, legbye, Defensively played by Ambati Rayudu
22.2  Lakmal to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
22.3  Lakmal to Dhoni, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got MS Dhoni
22.4  Lakmal to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
22.5  Lakmal to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakmal      
22.6  Lakmal to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived

         End of over 23  (5 runs)
         INDIA               128/3
         (R/R:  5.57)
         Suranga Lakmal       6.0-0-24-0
         MS Dhoni              7(14b 1X4)
         Ambati Rayudu        34(46b 5X4)

23.1  Malinga to Rayudu, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.2  Malinga to Rayudu, one run, Dropped! Lakmal made a big mess of that simple chance
23.3  Malinga to Dhoni, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
23.4  Malinga to Dhoni, legbye, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
23.5  Malinga to Rayudu, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
23.6  Malinga to Rayudu, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga    

         End of over 24  (4 runs)
         INDIA               132/3
         (R/R:  5.50)
         Lasith Malinga       5.0-0-29-0
         Ambati Rayudu        35(50b 5X4)
         MS Dhoni              9(16b 1X4)

24.1  Mathews to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Sangakkara allows yet another run
24.2  Mathews to Rayudu, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
24.3  Mathews to Rayudu, legbye, Ambati Rayudu was completely deceived
24.4  Mathews to Dhoni, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
24.5  Mathews to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
24.6  Mathews to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived

         End of over 25  (10 runs)
         INDIA               142/3
         (R/R:  5.68)
         Angelo Mathews       2.0-0-12-0
         MS Dhoni             16(20b 1X4 1X6)
         Ambati Rayudu        37(52b 5X4)

25.1  Malinga to Rayudu, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni        
25.2  Malinga to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu    
25.3  Malinga to Rayudu, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Ambati Rayudu
25.4  Malinga to Rayudu, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
25.5  Malinga to Rayudu, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Ambati Rayudu
25.6  Malinga to Rayudu, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 26  (10 runs)
         INDIA               152/3
         (R/R:  5.85)
         Lasith Malinga       6.0-0-39-0
         Ambati Rayudu        46(57b 7X4)
         MS Dhoni             17(21b 1X4 1X6)

26.1  Mathews to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
26.2  Mathews to Dhoni, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
26.3  Mathews to Rayudu, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Angelo Mathews, deserving this punishment
      Thats another fifty for Ambati Rayudu    
26.4  Mathews to Rayudu, no run, Ambati Rayudu missed that one by a mile
26.5  Mathews to Rayudu, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Mathews    
26.6  Mathews to Rayudu, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Mathews
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Fifty for Ambati Rayudu!!

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         End of over 27  (7 runs)
         INDIA               159/3
         (R/R:  5.89)
         Angelo Mathews       3.0-0-19-0
         Ambati Rayudu        50(61b 8X4)
         MS Dhoni             20(23b 1X4 1X6)

27.1  Lakmal to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
27.2  Lakmal to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.3  Lakmal to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.4  Lakmal to Dhoni, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Suranga Lakmal, deserving this punishment
27.5  Lakmal to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
27.6  Lakmal to Rayudu, no run, Ambati Rayudu was completely deceived

         End of over 28  (5 runs)
         INDIA               164/3
         (R/R:  5.86)
         Suranga Lakmal       7.0-0-29-0
         Ambati Rayudu        50(62b 8X4)
         MS Dhoni             25(28b 2X4 1X6)

28.1  Mathews to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu    
28.2  Mathews to Rayudu, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
28.3  Mathews to Rayudu, one run, Great cooperation between Ambati Rayudu and MS Dhoni        
28.4  Mathews to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Thirimanne allows yet another run
28.5  Mathews to Rayudu, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
28.6  Mathews to Rayudu, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 29  (3 runs)
         INDIA               167/3
         (R/R:  5.76)
         Angelo Mathews       4.0-0-22-0
         Ambati Rayudu        51(66b 8X4)
         MS Dhoni             27(30b 2X4 1X6)

29.1  Perera to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
29.2  Perera to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
29.3  Perera to Dhoni, FOUR, Thisara Perera cant belive it
29.4  Perera to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Perera      
29.5  Perera to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Perera      
29.6  Perera to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Ambati Rayudu    

         End of over 30  (5 runs)
         INDIA               172/3
         (R/R:  5.73)
         Thisara Perera       4.0-0-26-0
         Ambati Rayudu        51(66b 8X4)
         MS Dhoni             32(36b 3X4 1X6)

30.1  Lakmal to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni
30.2  Lakmal to Dhoni, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Suranga Lakmal, deserving this punishment
30.3  Lakmal to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
30.4  Lakmal to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
30.5  Lakmal to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
30.6  Lakmal to Rayudu, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Chandimal

         Ambati Rayudu          51 (67b 8X4)
         c. Chandimal   b. Lakmal


         End of over 31  (5 runs)
         INDIA               177/4
         (R/R:  5.71)
         Suranga Lakmal       8.0-0-34-1
         Suresh Raina          0(0b)
         MS Dhoni             37(41b 4X4 1X6)
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Gone! The Lankans are doing well. They are into the lower middle order. This is their chance to restrict the Indians.

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31.1  Kulasekara to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
31.2  Kulasekara to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Sangakkara allows yet another run
31.3  Kulasekara to Raina, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.4  Kulasekara to Dhoni, one run, That was a very risky single.
31.5  Kulasekara to Raina, one run, Dropped! Chandimal made a big mess of that simple chance
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What have you done, son? Raina is dropped. Could be costly. Plenty of catches dropped by the Lankans.

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31.6  Kulasekara to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 32  (4 runs)
         INDIA               181/4
         (R/R:  5.66)
         Nuwan Kulasekara     8.0-0-44-2
         MS Dhoni             39(45b 4X4 1X6)
         Suresh Raina          2(2b)

32.1  Lakmal to Raina, one run, One more to the total
32.2  Lakmal to Dhoni, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
32.3  Lakmal to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.4  Lakmal to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakmal      
32.5  Lakmal to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
32.6  Lakmal to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Suresh Raina    

         End of over 33  (4 runs)
         INDIA               185/4
         (R/R:  5.61)
         Suranga Lakmal       9.0-0-38-1
         Suresh Raina          3(3b)
         MS Dhoni             42(50b 4X4 1X6)

33.1  Malinga to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
33.2  Malinga to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.3  Malinga to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
33.4  Malinga to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
33.5  Malinga to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
33.6  Malinga to Dhoni, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal

         End of over 34  (0 runs)
         INDIA               185/4
         (R/R:  5.44)
         Lasith Malinga       7.0-0-39-0
         MS Dhoni             42(56b 4X4 1X6)
         Suresh Raina          3(3b)

34.1  Lakmal to Raina, FOUR, Suranga Lakmal cant belive it
34.2  Lakmal to Raina, one run, That is very well run by MS Dhoni        
34.3  Lakmal to Dhoni, one run, Dropped! Perera made a big mess of that simple chance
34.4  Lakmal to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni        
34.5  Lakmal to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Lakmal      
34.6  Lakmal to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
      The end to a good spell from Suranga Lakmal

         End of over 35  (7 runs)
         INDIA               192/4
         (R/R:  5.49)
         Suranga Lakmal       10.0-0-45-1
         MS Dhoni             43(59b 4X4 1X6)
         Suresh Raina          9(6b 1X4)

35.1  Malinga to Raina, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
35.2  Malinga to Raina, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga    
35.3  Malinga to Raina, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Malinga    
35.4  Malinga to Raina, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
35.5  Malinga to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
35.6  Malinga to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Suresh Raina    

         End of over 36  (4 runs)
         INDIA               196/4
         (R/R:  5.44)
         Lasith Malinga       8.0-1-42-0
         Suresh Raina         11(10b 1X4)
         MS Dhoni             44(61b 4X4 1X6)

36.1  Kulasekara to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
36.2  Kulasekara to Dhoni, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
36.3  Kulasekara to Dhoni, legbye, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
36.4  Kulasekara to Raina, one run, That was a very risky single.
36.5  Kulasekara to Dhoni, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by MS Dhoni
36.6  Kulasekara to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 37  (6 runs)
         INDIA               202/4
         (R/R:  5.46)
         Nuwan Kulasekara     9.0-0-49-2
         MS Dhoni             48(66b 5X4 1X6)
         Suresh Raina         12(11b 1X4)

37.1  Malinga to Raina, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.2  Malinga to Raina, one run, The misfield by Kulasekara allows yet another run
37.3  Malinga to Dhoni, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
      Thats another fifty for MS Dhoni
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Back to form at the right time! Fifty for Dhoni

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37.4  Malinga to Raina, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
37.5  Malinga to Raina, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.6  Malinga to Raina, no run, Defensively played by Suresh Raina

         End of over 38  (10 runs)
         INDIA               212/4
         (R/R:  5.58)
         Lasith Malinga       9.0-1-52-0
         Suresh Raina         19(16b 1X4 1X6)
         MS Dhoni             51(67b 5X4 1X6)

38.1  Kulasekara to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
38.2  Kulasekara to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
38.3  Kulasekara to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
38.4  Kulasekara to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
38.5  Kulasekara to Dhoni, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
38.6  Kulasekara to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
      Nuwan Kulasekaraends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 39  (6 runs)
         INDIA               218/4
         (R/R:  5.59)
         Nuwan Kulasekara     10.0-0-55-2
         MS Dhoni             57(73b 5X4 2X6)
         Suresh Raina         19(16b 1X4 1X6)

39.1  Malinga to Raina, no run, Left alone by Suresh Raina
39.2  Malinga to Raina, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
39.3  Malinga to Raina, FOUR, Lasith Malinga cant belive it
39.4  Malinga to Raina, no run, Defensively played by Suresh Raina
39.5  Malinga to Raina, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
39.6  Malinga to Dhoni, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Lasith Malinga, deserving this punishment
      Lasith Malinga finishes off an extremely expensive spell


         End of over 40  (11 runs)
         INDIA               229/4
         (R/R:  5.72)
         Lasith Malinga       10.0-1-63-0
         MS Dhoni             61(74b 6X4 2X6)
         Suresh Raina         26(21b 2X4 1X6)
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Bad day at the office for the highest wicket taker of the tournament. Lasith Malinga finishes an uneconomical spell!

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40.1  Mathews to Raina, no run, Suresh Raina missed that one by a mile
40.2  Mathews to Raina, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
40.3  Mathews to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
40.4  Mathews to Dhoni, two runs,
40.5  Mathews to Dhoni, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by MS Dhoni
40.6  Mathews to Dhoni, SIX, What a wonderful player MS Dhoni is

         End of over 41  (15 runs)
         INDIA               244/4
         (R/R:  5.95)
         Angelo Mathews       5.0-0-37-0
         MS Dhoni             73(78b 7X4 3X6)
         Suresh Raina         29(23b 2X4 1X6)

41.1  Herath to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni        
41.2  Herath to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
41.3  Herath to Dhoni, one run, That is very well run by Suresh Raina    
41.4  Herath to Raina, one run, That was a very risky single.
41.5  Herath to Dhoni, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
41.6  Herath to Dhoni, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 42  (9 runs)
         INDIA               253/4
         (R/R:  6.02)
         Rangana Herath       3.0-0-22-0
         MS Dhoni             80(82b 7X4 4X6)
         Suresh Raina         31(25b 2X4 1X6)

42.1  Perera to Raina, no run, Defensively played by Suresh Raina
42.2  Perera to Raina, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
42.3  Perera to Raina, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
42.4  Perera to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
42.5  Perera to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni was completely deceived
42.6  Perera to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 43  (3 runs)
         INDIA               256/4
         (R/R:  5.95)
         Thisara Perera       5.0-0-29-0
         MS Dhoni             80(85b 7X4 4X6)
         Suresh Raina         34(28b 2X4 1X6)

43.1  Herath to Raina, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.2  Herath to Raina, no run, Suresh Raina missed that one by a mile
43.3  Herath to Raina, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
43.4  Herath to Raina, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
43.5  Herath to Raina, FOUR, Suresh Raina is one of the best batsmen in the world
43.6  Herath to Raina, no run, Defensively played by Suresh Raina

         End of over 44  (4 runs)
         INDIA               260/4
         (R/R:  5.91)
         Rangana Herath       4.0-0-26-0
         Suresh Raina         38(34b 3X4 1X6)
         MS Dhoni             80(85b 7X4 4X6)

44.1  Perera to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
44.2  Perera to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
44.3  Perera to Raina, no run, Defensively played by Suresh Raina
44.4  Perera to Raina, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Suresh Raina
44.5  Perera to Raina, one run, That was a very risky single.
44.6  Perera to Dhoni, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 45  (6 runs)
         INDIA               266/4
         (R/R:  5.91)
         Thisara Perera       6.0-0-35-0
         MS Dhoni             81(88b 7X4 4X6)
         Suresh Raina         43(37b 4X4 1X6)

45.1  Mathews to Raina, one run, One more to the total
45.2  Mathews to Dhoni, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
45.3  Mathews to Dhoni, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by MS Dhoni
45.4  Mathews to Dhoni, one run, Dropped! Lakmal made a big mess of that simple chance
45.5  Mathews to Raina, FOUR, Angelo Mathews cant belive it
45.6  Mathews to Raina, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 46  (11 runs)
         INDIA               277/4
         (R/R:  6.02)
         Angelo Mathews       6.0-0-48-0
         MS Dhoni             86(91b 8X4 4X6)
         Suresh Raina         49(40b 5X4 1X6)

46.1  Perera to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni        
      The crowd cheers for Suresh Raina's fifty
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Fifty for Suresh Raina. Brilliant partnership between him and Dhoni.

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46.2  Perera to Dhoni, no run, MS Dhoni missed that one by a mile
46.3  Perera to Dhoni, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
46.4  Perera to Dhoni, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Thisara Perera, deserving this punishment
46.5  Perera to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
46.6  Perera to Dhoni, one run, Great cooperation between MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina    

         End of over 47  (6 runs)
         INDIA               283/4
         (R/R:  6.02)
         Thisara Perera       7.0-0-41-0
         Suresh Raina         50(41b 5X4 1X6)
         MS Dhoni             91(96b 9X4 4X6)

47.1  Herath to Dhoni, one run, One more to the total
47.2  Herath to Raina, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Dinesh Chandimal
47.3  Herath to Raina, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Rangana Herath, deserving this punishment
47.4  Herath to Raina, one run, The misfield by Malinga allows yet another run
47.5  Herath to Dhoni, no run, Rangana Herath is getting the ball to turn ferociously
47.6  Herath to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni

         End of over 48  (6 runs)
         INDIA               289/4
         (R/R:  6.02)
         Rangana Herath       5.0-0-32-0
         MS Dhoni             92(99b 9X4 4X6)
         Suresh Raina         55(44b 6X4 1X6)

48.1  Perera to Raina, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Suresh Raina
48.2  Perera to Raina, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Suresh Raina
48.3  Perera to Raina, one run, Great cooperation between Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni        
48.4  Perera to Dhoni, three runs, Great work by Lakmal saved a certain boundary
48.5  Perera to Raina, one run, One more to the total
48.6  Perera to Dhoni, no run, Left alone by MS Dhoni

         End of over 49  (13 runs)
         INDIA               302/4
         (R/R:  6.16)
         Thisara Perera       8.0-0-54-0
         MS Dhoni             95(101b 9X4 4X6)
         Suresh Raina         65(48b 8X4 1X6)

49.1  Mathews to Raina, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Suresh Raina
49.2  Mathews to Raina, one run, That was a very risky single.
49.3  Mathews to Dhoni, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Mathews    
49.4  Mathews to Dhoni, no run, Defensively played by MS Dhoni
49.5  Mathews to Dhoni, one run, The misfield by Dilshan allows yet another run
49.6  Mathews to Raina, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 50  (8 runs)
         INDIA               310/4
         (R/R:  6.20)
         Angelo Mathews       7.0-0-56-0
         Suresh Raina         72(51b 8X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni             96(104b 9X4 4X6)


         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         INDIA               310/4 (RR:  6.20)
         Angelo Mathews        7.0-0-56-0
         Suresh Raina         72(51b 8X4 2X6)
         MS Dhoni             96(104b 9X4 4X6)

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SMASHED!!!

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INDIA innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Rohit Sharma        run out (Malinga)              33    34    6    0   97.1%
Shikhar Dhawan      c. Sangakkara  b. Kulasekara    3     5    0    0   60.0%
Virat Kohli         lbw            b. Kulasekara   47    42    6    1  111.9%
Ambati Rayudu       c. Chandimal   b. Lakmal       51    67    8    0   76.1%
MS Dhoni            not out                        96   104    9    4   92.3%
Suresh Raina        not out                        72    51    8    2  141.2%
Ravichandran Ashwin                            
Bhuvneshwar Kumar                              
Umesh Yadav                                    
Mohammed Shami                                
Ishant Sharma                                  

 Total:  310/4       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  6.20      Extras:  8
 
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SRI LANKA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Lasith Malinga       10.0      1      63      0      6.30     1      0
Nuwan Kulasekara     10.0      0      55      2      5.50     0      0
Suranga Lakmal       10.0      0      45      1      4.50     0      0
Thisara Perera        8.0      0      54      0      6.75     1      0
Rangana Herath        5.0      0      32      0      6.40     1      0
Angelo Mathews        7.0      0      56      0      8.00     0      0


EXTRAS           Wides: 3      No Balls: 0      Leg Byes: 5      Byes: 0

Total: 310/4          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 6.20      Extras: 8
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INDIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
R Sharma      S Dhawan     þþþþþ                                     21 (19)
R Sharma      V Kohli      þþþþþ                                     19 (27)
A Rayudu      V Kohli      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                      76 (67)
A Rayudu      M Dhoni      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                          61 (73)
S Raina       M Dhoni      þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ      133 (114)


     Fall of Wickets    21/1      40/2      116/3     177/4  
                                                                      

 Total:  310/4       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  6.20     Extras:  8
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An unbroken partnership of 133 between Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni propels India to 310. Dhoni missed on a century by 4 runs but in the end, he played for a greater cause.

SRI LANKA innings
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0.1  Shami to Dilshan, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Shikhar Dhawan, Quack Quack!

         Tillakaratne Dilshan   0 (1b)
         c. Dhawan      b. Shami
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Gone for a golden duck! Worst start for Sri Lanka.

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0.2  Shami to Sangakkara, FOUR, Kumar Sangakkara is one of the best batsmen in the world
0.3  Shami to Sangakkara, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
0.4  Shami to Tharanga, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni        
0.5  Shami to Tharanga, no run, Defensively played by Upul Tharanga
0.6  Shami to Tharanga, one run, Dropped! R Sharma made a big mess of that simple chance

         End of over 1  (8 runs)
         SRI LANKA             8/1
         (R/R:  8.00   R/R Req:  6.18)
         Mohammed Shami       1.0-0-8-1
         Kumar Sangakkara      7(2b 1X4)
         Upul Tharanga         1(3b)

1.1  Yadav to Tharanga, one run, Great cooperation between Upul Tharanga and Kumar Sangakkara
1.2  Yadav to Sangakkara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Yadav      
1.3  Yadav to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.4  Yadav to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
1.5  Yadav to Sangakkara, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
1.6  Yadav to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile

         End of over 2  (3 runs)
         SRI LANKA            11/1
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  6.25)
         Umesh Yadav          1.0-0-3-0
         Kumar Sangakkara      9(7b 1X4)
         Upul Tharanga         2(4b)

2.1  Shami to Tharanga, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammed Shami, deserving this punishment
2.2  Shami to Tharanga, FOUR, Mohammed Shami cant belive it
2.3  Shami to Tharanga, no run, Defensively played by Upul Tharanga
2.4  Shami to Tharanga, one run, The misfield by R Sharma allows yet another run
2.5  Shami to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Upul Tharanga    
2.6  Shami to Tharanga, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 3  (12 runs)
         SRI LANKA            23/1
         (R/R:  7.67   R/R Req:  6.13)
         Mohammed Shami       2.0-0-20-1
         Upul Tharanga        13(9b 2X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     10(8b 1X4)

3.1  Kumar to Sangakkara, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kumar Sangakkara
3.2  Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
3.3  Kumar to Sangakkara, one run, One more to the total
3.4  Kumar to Tharanga, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar      
3.5  Kumar to Tharanga, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.5  Kumar to Tharanga, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.6  Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara

         End of over 4  (7 runs)
         SRI LANKA            30/1
         (R/R:  7.50   R/R Req:  6.11)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    1.0-0-7-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     15(12b 2X4)
         Upul Tharanga        14(11b 2X4)

4.1  Shami to Tharanga, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni        
4.2  Shami to Tharanga, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
4.3  Shami to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
4.4  Shami to Sangakkara, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.5  Shami to Tharanga, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara
4.6  Shami to Sangakkara, FOUR, Kumar Sangakkara is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 5  (9 runs)
         SRI LANKA            39/1
         (R/R:  7.80   R/R Req:  6.04)
         Mohammed Shami       3.0-0-29-1
         Kumar Sangakkara     20(15b 3X4)
         Upul Tharanga        18(14b 2X4)

5.1  I Sharma to Tharanga, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
5.2  I Sharma to Tharanga, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni        
5.3  I Sharma to Tharanga, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara
5.4  I Sharma to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by R Sharma allows yet another run
5.5  I Sharma to Tharanga, one run, One more to the total
5.6  I Sharma to Sangakkara, FOUR, Ishant Sharma cant belive it

         End of over 6  (7 runs)
         SRI LANKA            46/1
         (R/R:  7.67   R/R Req:  6.02)
         Ishant Sharma        1.0-0-7-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     25(17b 4X4)
         Upul Tharanga        20(18b 2X4)

6.1  Yadav to Tharanga, legbye, Upul Tharanga missed that one by a mile
6.2  Yadav to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
6.3  Yadav to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
6.4  Yadav to Sangakkara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
6.5  Yadav to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Rayudu allows yet another run
6.6  Yadav to Tharanga, one run, Great cooperation between Upul Tharanga and Kumar Sangakkara

         End of over 7  (3 runs)
         SRI LANKA            49/1
         (R/R:  7.00   R/R Req:  6.09)
         Umesh Yadav          2.0-0-5-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     26(21b 4X4)
         Upul Tharanga        21(20b 2X4)

7.1  I Sharma to Tharanga, one run, One more to the total
7.2  I Sharma to Sangakkara, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ishant Sharma, deserving this punishment
7.3  I Sharma to Sangakkara, FOUR, Ishant Sharma cant belive it
7.4  I Sharma to Sangakkara, no run, Defensively played by Kumar Sangakkara
7.5  I Sharma to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Shami allows yet another run
7.6  I Sharma to Tharanga, one run, The misfield by Rayudu allows yet another run

         End of over 8  (11 runs)
         SRI LANKA            60/1
         (R/R:  7.50   R/R Req:  5.98)
         Ishant Sharma        2.0-0-18-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     35(25b 6X4)
         Upul Tharanga        23(22b 2X4)

8.1  Shami to Tharanga, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mohammed Shami, deserving this punishment
8.2  Shami to Tharanga, no run, Left alone by Upul Tharanga
8.3  Shami to Tharanga, OUT, Thick edge well taken by Dhoni

         Upul Tharanga          27 (25b 3X4)
         c. Dhoni       b. Shami
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Tharanga got a start but only for Shami to come back and take his wicket.

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8.4  Shami to Thirimanne, one run, That was a very risky single.
8.5  Shami to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
8.6  Shami to Sangakkara, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!

         End of over 9  (11 runs)
         SRI LANKA            71/2
         (R/R:  7.89   R/R Req:  5.85)
         Mohammed Shami       4.0-0-40-2
         Kumar Sangakkara     41(27b 6X4 1X6)
         Lahiru Thirimanne     1(1b)

9.1  I Sharma to Thirimanne, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by I Sharma    
9.2  I Sharma to Thirimanne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
9.3  I Sharma to Thirimanne, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.4  I Sharma to Thirimanne, one run, One more to the total
9.5  I Sharma to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
9.6  I Sharma to Sangakkara, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 10  (2 runs)
         SRI LANKA            73/2
         (R/R:  7.30   R/R Req:  5.95)
         Ishant Sharma        3.0-0-20-0
         Lahiru Thirimanne     2(5b)
         Kumar Sangakkara     42(29b 6X4 1X6)

10.1  Ashwin to Sangakkara, no run, Defensively played by Kumar Sangakkara
10.2  Ashwin to Sangakkara, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kumar Sangakkara
10.3  Ashwin to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.4  Ashwin to Sangakkara, one run, One more to the total
10.5  Ashwin to Thirimanne, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
10.6  Ashwin to Sangakkara, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kumar Sangakkara
      Fifty for Kumar Sangakkara

         End of over 11  (12 runs)
         SRI LANKA            85/2
         (R/R:  7.73   R/R Req:  5.79)
         Ravichandran Ashwin  1.0-0-12-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     51(34b 8X4 1X6)
         Lahiru Thirimanne     5(6b)
kumar-sangakkara-of-sri-lanka-bats-73.jpg

51 off just 34 balls. Sangakkara has started on a good note.

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11.1  I Sharma to Thirimanne, no run, Lahiru Thirimanne was completely deceived
11.2  I Sharma to Thirimanne, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by I Sharma    
11.3  I Sharma to Thirimanne, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
11.4  I Sharma to Sangakkara, FOUR, Kumar Sangakkara is one of the best batsmen in the world
11.5  I Sharma to Sangakkara, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.6  I Sharma to Thirimanne, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 12  (7 runs)
         SRI LANKA            92/2
         (R/R:  7.67   R/R Req:  5.76)
         Ishant Sharma        4.0-0-26-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     56(36b 9X4 1X6)
         Lahiru Thirimanne     6(10b)

12.1  Yadav to Thirimanne, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.2  Yadav to Thirimanne, FOUR, Lahiru Thirimanne is one of the best batsmen in the world
12.3  Yadav to Thirimanne, no run, Left alone by Lahiru Thirimanne
12.4  Yadav to Thirimanne, no run, Defensively played by Lahiru Thirimanne
12.5  Yadav to Thirimanne, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.6  Yadav to Thirimanne, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 13  (5 runs)
         SRI LANKA            97/2
         (R/R:  7.46   R/R Req:  5.78)
         Umesh Yadav          3.0-0-10-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     56(36b 9X4 1X6)
         Lahiru Thirimanne    11(16b 1X4)

13.1  Ashwin to Thirimanne, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Lahiru Thirimanne      11 (17b 1X4)
         lbw            b. Ashwin
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His first match of the World Cup and he has just 11 runs to show. Thirimanne goes.

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13.2  Ashwin to Mathews, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.3  Ashwin to Mathews, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
13.4  Ashwin to Sangakkara, two runs,
13.5  Ashwin to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Angelo Mathews  
13.6  Ashwin to Mathews, no run, Ravichandran Ashwin is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 14  (6 runs)
         SRI LANKA           103/3
         (R/R:  7.36   R/R Req:  5.78)
         Ravichandran Ashwin  2.0-0-18-1
         Angelo Mathews        3(3b)
         Kumar Sangakkara     59(38b 9X4 1X6)

14.1  Yadav to Sangakkara, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kumar Sangakkara
14.2  Yadav to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.3  Yadav to Sangakkara, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Umesh Yadav, giving that a wide
14.3  Yadav to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by R Sharma allows yet another run
14.4  Yadav to Mathews, no run, Angelo Mathews missed that one by a mile
14.5  Yadav to Mathews, FOUR, Umesh Yadav cant belive it
14.6  Yadav to Mathews, no run, Angelo Mathews missed that one by a mile

         End of over 15  (10 runs)
         SRI LANKA           113/3
         (R/R:  7.53   R/R Req:  5.66)
         Umesh Yadav          4.0-0-20-0
         Angelo Mathews        7(6b 1X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     64(42b 10X4 1X6)

15.1  Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived
15.2  Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived
15.3  Kumar to Sangakkara, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, deserving this punishment
15.4  Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived
15.5  Kumar to Sangakkara, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kumar Sangakkara
15.6  Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara

         End of over 16  (8 runs)
         SRI LANKA           121/3
         (R/R:  7.56   R/R Req:  5.59)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    2.0-0-15-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     72(48b 12X4 1X6)
         Angelo Mathews        7(6b 1X4)

16.1  Yadav to Mathews, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.2  Yadav to Mathews, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Yadav      
16.3  Yadav to Mathews, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
16.4  Yadav to Mathews, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
16.5  Yadav to Mathews, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.6  Yadav to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara

         End of over 17  (3 runs)
         SRI LANKA           124/3
         (R/R:  7.29   R/R Req:  5.67)
         Umesh Yadav          5.0-0-22-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     72(49b 12X4 1X6)
         Angelo Mathews        9(11b 1X4)

17.1  Kumar to Mathews, no run, Angelo Mathews missed that one by a mile
17.2  Kumar to Mathews, OUT, Thats out by a long way!!! Great throw from Suresh Raina

         Angelo Mathews         9 (13b 1X4)
         run out (Raina)
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Captain goes. Lanka in trouble!

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17.3  Kumar to Chandimal, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara
17.4  Kumar to Sangakkara, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
17.5  Kumar to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal missed that one by a mile
17.6  Kumar to Chandimal, legbye, Dinesh Chandimal was completely deceived

         End of over 18  (5 runs)
         SRI LANKA           129/4
         (R/R:  7.17   R/R Req:  5.69)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    3.0-0-19-0
         Kumar Sangakkara     75(50b 12X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Chandimal      1(3b)

18.1  Shami to Chandimal, one run, One more to the total
18.2  Shami to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Shami allows yet another run
18.3  Shami to Chandimal, 4 byes, That ball bounced too much. MS Dhoni didnt have a chance
18.4  Shami to Chandimal, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
18.5  Shami to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal missed that one by a mile
18.6  Shami to Chandimal, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 19  (6 runs)
         SRI LANKA           135/4
         (R/R:  7.11   R/R Req:  5.68)
         Mohammed Shami       5.0-0-42-2
         Dinesh Chandimal      2(8b)
         Kumar Sangakkara     76(51b 12X4 1X6)

19.1  Ashwin to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Dinesh Chandimal
19.2  Ashwin to Chandimal, no ball, one run, One more to the total
19.2  Ashwin to Chandimal, one run, One more to the total
19.3  Ashwin to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
19.4  Ashwin to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.5  Ashwin to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Kohli allows yet another run
19.6  Ashwin to Chandimal, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ravichandran Ashwin, deserving this punishment

         End of over 20  (8 runs)
         SRI LANKA           143/4
         (R/R:  7.15   R/R Req:  5.60)
         Ravichandran Ashwin  3.0-0-26-1
         Dinesh Chandimal      7(10b 1X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     78(55b 12X4 1X6)

20.1  Shami to Sangakkara, no run, Defensively played by Kumar Sangakkara
20.2  Shami to Sangakkara, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
20.3  Shami to Sangakkara, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kumar Sangakkara
20.4  Shami to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.5  Shami to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.6  Shami to Sangakkara, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 21  (7 runs)
         SRI LANKA           150/4
         (R/R:  7.14   R/R Req:  5.55)
         Mohammed Shami       6.0-0-49-2
         Dinesh Chandimal      7(10b 1X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     85(61b 13X4 1X6)

21.1  Ashwin to Sangakkara, two runs, Overthrow by Kohli instead of 1 they get 2
21.2  Ashwin to Sangakkara, no run, Ravichandran Ashwin is getting the ball to turn ferociously
21.3  Ashwin to Sangakkara, one run, That was a very risky single.
21.4  Ashwin to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal missed that one by a mile
21.5  Ashwin to Chandimal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.6  Ashwin to Chandimal, three runs, Excellent running 3 more

         End of over 22  (6 runs)
         SRI LANKA           156/4
         (R/R:  7.09   R/R Req:  5.54)
         Ravichandran Ashwin  4.0-0-32-1
         Kumar Sangakkara     88(64b 13X4 1X6)
         Dinesh Chandimal     10(13b 1X4)

22.1  Yadav to Chandimal, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Yadav      
22.2  Yadav to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal was completely deceived
22.3  Yadav to Chandimal, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara
22.4  Yadav to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived
22.5  Yadav to Sangakkara, one run, That was a very risky single.
22.6  Yadav to Chandimal, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 23  (2 runs)
         SRI LANKA           158/4
         (R/R:  6.87   R/R Req:  5.67)
         Umesh Yadav          6.0-0-24-0
         Dinesh Chandimal     11(17b 1X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     89(66b 13X4 1X6)

23.1  Ashwin to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Chandimal
23.2  Ashwin to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal missed that one by a mile
23.3  Ashwin to Chandimal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
23.4  Ashwin to Chandimal, legbye, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
23.5  Ashwin to Sangakkara, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Kumar Sangakkara
23.6  Ashwin to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Dinesh Chandimal

         End of over 24  (9 runs)
         SRI LANKA           167/4
         (R/R:  6.96   R/R Req:  5.54)
         Ravichandran Ashwin  5.0-0-40-1
         Dinesh Chandimal     11(20b 1X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara     97(69b 13X4 2X6)

24.1  Yadav to Sangakkara, one run, Dropped! Ashwin made a big mess of that simple chance
24.2  Yadav to Chandimal, one run, That was a very risky single.
24.3  Yadav to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Dinesh Chandimal
24.4  Yadav to Chandimal, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
24.5  Yadav to Chandimal, legbye, Dinesh Chandimal missed that one by a mile
24.6  Yadav to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Yadav allows yet another run
      Kumar Sangakkara has reached 3 figures CENTURY!!

         End of over 25  (5 runs)
         SRI LANKA           172/4
         (R/R:  6.88   R/R Req:  5.56)
         Umesh Yadav          7.0-0-28-0
         Dinesh Chandimal     12(23b 1X4)
         Kumar Sangakkara    100(72b 13X4 2X6)
kumar-sangakkara-vs-scotland.jpg

Take a bow! Maiden century in this World Cup for Kumar Sangakkara. He is playing nice and aggressive. Took just 72 balls to reach the landmark.

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25.1  Shami to Sangakkara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami      
25.2  Shami to Sangakkara, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kumar Sangakkara
25.3  Shami to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Dhoni allows yet another run
25.4  Shami to Chandimal, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami      
25.5  Shami to Chandimal, wide, Mohammed Shami bowling a very wayward one
25.5  Shami to Chandimal, one run, Great cooperation between Dinesh Chandimal and Kumar Sangakkara
25.6  Shami to Sangakkara, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 26  (9 runs)
         SRI LANKA           181/4
         (R/R:  6.96   R/R Req:  5.42)
         Mohammed Shami       7.0-0-58-2
         Kumar Sangakkara    107(76b 14X4 2X6)
         Dinesh Chandimal     13(26b 1X4)

26.1  Ashwin to Chandimal, one run, Dropped! Rayudu made a big mess of that simple chance
26.2  Ashwin to Sangakkara, one run, One more to the total
26.3  Ashwin to Chandimal, no run, Dinesh Chandimal was completely deceived
26.4  Ashwin to Chandimal, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni        
26.5  Ashwin to Chandimal, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Dinesh Chandimal       14 (30b 1X4)
         lbw            b. Ashwin
ashwin-adelaide-912.jpg

Second wicket for Ashwin. Chandimal is out.

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26.6  Ashwin to Perera, legbye, Thisara Perera was completely deceived

         End of over 27  (3 runs)
         SRI LANKA           184/5
         (R/R:  6.81   R/R Req:  5.52)
         Ravichandran Ashwin  6.0-0-42-2
         Kumar Sangakkara    108(77b 14X4 2X6)
         Thisara Perera        0(1b)

27.1  I Sharma to Perera, no run, Thisara Perera missed that one by a mile
27.2  I Sharma to Perera, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara
27.3  I Sharma to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
27.4  I Sharma to Sangakkara, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kumar Sangakkara
27.5  I Sharma to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Shami allows yet another run
27.6  I Sharma to Perera, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara

         End of over 28  (7 runs)
         SRI LANKA           191/5
         (R/R:  6.82   R/R Req:  5.45)
         Ishant Sharma        5.0-0-33-0
         Kumar Sangakkara    113(80b 15X4 2X6)
         Thisara Perera        2(4b)

28.1  Ashwin to Perera, one run, One more to the total
28.2  Ashwin to Sangakkara, no run, Ravichandran Ashwin is getting the ball to turn ferociously
28.3  Ashwin to Sangakkara, one run, Great cooperation between Kumar Sangakkara and Thisara Perera  
28.4  Ashwin to Perera, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.4  Ashwin to Perera, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
28.5  Ashwin to Perera, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara
28.6  Ashwin to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Thisara Perera  

         End of over 29  (5 runs)
         SRI LANKA           196/5
         (R/R:  6.76   R/R Req:  5.48)
         Ravichandran Ashwin  7.0-0-47-2
         Thisara Perera        4(7b)
         Kumar Sangakkara    115(83b 15X4 2X6)

29.1  I Sharma to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
29.2  I Sharma to Sangakkara, no run, Defensively played by Kumar Sangakkara
29.3  I Sharma to Sangakkara, one run, One more to the total
29.4  I Sharma to Perera, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara
29.5  I Sharma to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
29.6  I Sharma to Sangakkara, FOUR, Kumar Sangakkara is one of the best batsmen in the world

         End of over 30  (6 runs)
         SRI LANKA           202/5
         (R/R:  6.73   R/R Req:  5.45)
         Ishant Sharma        6.0-0-39-0
         Kumar Sangakkara    120(88b 16X4 2X6)
         Thisara Perera        5(8b)

30.1  Ashwin to Perera, no run, Ravichandran Ashwin is getting the ball to turn ferociously
30.2  Ashwin to Perera, wide, Ravichandran Ashwin bowling a very wayward one
30.2  Ashwin to Perera, one run, Great cooperation between Thisara Perera and Kumar Sangakkara
30.3  Ashwin to Sangakkara, no run, Ravichandran Ashwin is getting the ball to turn ferociously
30.4  Ashwin to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived
30.5  Ashwin to Sangakkara, no run, Ravichandran Ashwin is getting the ball to turn ferociously
30.6  Ashwin to Sangakkara, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ravichandran Ashwin, deserving this punishment

         End of over 31  (6 runs)
         SRI LANKA           208/5
         (R/R:  6.71   R/R Req:  5.42)
         Ravichandran Ashwin  8.0-0-53-2
         Kumar Sangakkara    124(92b 17X4 2X6)
         Thisara Perera        6(11b)

31.1  Shami to Perera, no ball, no run, Thisara Perera was completely deceived
31.1  Shami to Perera, no run, Thisara Perera was completely deceived
31.2  Shami to Perera, no run, Thisara Perera was completely deceived
31.3  Shami to Perera, one run, Great cooperation between Thisara Perera and Kumar Sangakkara
31.4  Shami to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
31.5  Shami to Sangakkara, no run, Defensively played by Kumar Sangakkara
31.6  Shami to Sangakkara, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Kumar Sangakkara

         End of over 32  (6 runs)
         SRI LANKA           214/5
         (R/R:  6.69   R/R Req:  5.39)
         Mohammed Shami       8.0-0-64-2
         Kumar Sangakkara    128(95b 18X4 2X6)
         Thisara Perera        7(14b)

32.1  Yadav to Perera, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
32.2  Yadav to Perera, no run, Thisara Perera missed that one by a mile
32.3  Yadav to Perera, one run, That was a very risky single.
32.4  Yadav to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.5  Yadav to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
32.6  Yadav to Sangakkara, no run, Defensively played by Kumar Sangakkara

         End of over 33  (1 runs)
         SRI LANKA           215/5
         (R/R:  6.52   R/R Req:  5.65)
         Umesh Yadav          8.0-0-29-0
         Kumar Sangakkara    128(98b 18X4 2X6)
         Thisara Perera        8(17b)

33.1  Shami to Perera, no run, Thisara Perera missed that one by a mile
33.2  Shami to Perera, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Mohammed Shami, giving that a wide
33.2  Shami to Perera, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.3  Shami to Perera, one run, That was a very risky single.
33.4  Shami to Sangakkara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
33.5  Shami to Sangakkara, legbye, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
33.6  Shami to Perera, no run, Thisara Perera missed that one by a mile

         End of over 34  (3 runs)
         SRI LANKA           218/5
         (R/R:  6.41   R/R Req:  5.81)
         Mohammed Shami       9.0-0-66-2
         Thisara Perera        9(22b)
         Kumar Sangakkara    128(100b 18X4 2X6)

34.1  Ashwin to Sangakkara, no run, Ravichandran Ashwin is getting the ball to turn ferociously
34.2  Ashwin to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by R Sharma allows yet another run
34.3  Ashwin to Perera, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
34.4  Ashwin to Perera, no run, Left alone by Thisara Perera
34.5  Ashwin to Perera, no run, Defensively played by Thisara Perera
34.6  Ashwin to Perera, one run, Great cooperation between Thisara Perera and Kumar Sangakkara

         End of over 35  (2 runs)
         SRI LANKA           220/5
         (R/R:  6.29   R/R Req:  6.07)
         Ravichandran Ashwin  9.0-0-55-2
         Kumar Sangakkara    129(102b 18X4 2X6)
         Thisara Perera       10(26b)

35.1  Shami to Perera, OUT, Shikhar Dhawan takes an easy catch to dismiss Thisara Perera

         Thisara Perera         10 (27b)
         c. Dhawan      b. Shami

35.2  Shami to Kulasekara, no run, Nuwan Kulasekara was completely deceived
35.3  Shami to Kulasekara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Shami      
35.4  Shami to Kulasekara, one run, That was a very risky single.
35.5  Shami to Sangakkara, FOUR, Mohammed Shami cant belive it
35.6  Shami to Sangakkara, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni        
      Mohammed Shami finishes off an extremely expensive spell
. He was pretty effective with three wickets under his name

         End of over 36  (5 runs)
         SRI LANKA           225/6
         (R/R:  6.25   R/R Req:  6.14)
         Mohammed Shami       10.0-0-71-3
         Kumar Sangakkara    133(104b 19X4 2X6)
         Nuwan Kulasekara      1(3b)
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Great day for Shami as he took 3 wickets but leaked 71 runs.
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36.1  Yadav to Kulasekara, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
36.1  Yadav to Kulasekara, one run, Great cooperation between Nuwan Kulasekara and Kumar Sangakkara
36.2  Yadav to Sangakkara, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Umesh Yadav, deserving this punishment
36.3  Yadav to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Nuwan Kulasekara
36.4  Yadav to Kulasekara, no run, Nuwan Kulasekara was completely deceived
36.5  Yadav to Kulasekara, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni        
36.6  Yadav to Kulasekara, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 37  (8 runs)
         SRI LANKA           233/6
         (R/R:  6.30   R/R Req:  6.00)
         Umesh Yadav          9.0-0-37-0
         Kumar Sangakkara    138(106b 20X4 2X6)
         Nuwan Kulasekara      3(8b)

37.1  Ashwin to Kulasekara, no run, Left alone by Nuwan Kulasekara
37.2  Ashwin to Kulasekara, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni        
37.3  Ashwin to Kulasekara, no ball, no run, Nuwan Kulasekara missed that one by a mile
37.3  Ashwin to Kulasekara, no run, Nuwan Kulasekara missed that one by a mile
37.4  Ashwin to Kulasekara, no run, Nuwan Kulasekara was completely deceived
37.5  Ashwin to Kulasekara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
37.6  Ashwin to Kulasekara, no run, Ravichandran Ashwin is getting the ball to turn ferociously
      Ravichandran Ashwin ends an uneconomical spell


         End of over 38  (1 runs)
         SRI LANKA           234/6
         (R/R:  6.16   R/R Req:  6.42)
         Ravichandran Ashwin  10.0-0-56-2
         Nuwan Kulasekara      3(14b)
         Kumar Sangakkara    138(106b 20X4 2X6)

38.1  Yadav to Sangakkara, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.2  Yadav to Kulasekara, one run, The misfield by Kumar allows yet another run
38.3  Yadav to Sangakkara, legbye, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
38.4  Yadav to Kulasekara, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara
38.5  Yadav to Sangakkara, one run, That was a very risky single.
38.6  Yadav to Kulasekara, one run, Great cooperation between Nuwan Kulasekara and Kumar Sangakkara
      The end to a good spell from Umesh Yadav

         End of over 39  (6 runs)
         SRI LANKA           240/6
         (R/R:  6.15   R/R Req:  6.45)
         Umesh Yadav          10.0-0-42-0
         Kumar Sangakkara    140(109b 20X4 2X6)
         Nuwan Kulasekara      6(17b)

39.1  Kumar to Kulasekara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar      
39.2  Kumar to Kulasekara, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni        
39.3  Kumar to Kulasekara, no run, Nuwan Kulasekara missed that one by a mile
39.4  Kumar to Kulasekara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar      
39.5  Kumar to Kulasekara, no run, Defensively played by Nuwan Kulasekara
39.6  Kumar to Kulasekara, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 40  (0 runs)
         SRI LANKA           240/6
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  7.10)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    4.0-0-19-0
         Nuwan Kulasekara      6(23b)
         Kumar Sangakkara    140(109b 20X4 2X6)

40.1  Raina to Sangakkara, one run, One more to the total
40.2  Raina to Kulasekara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
40.3  Raina to Kulasekara, no run, Nuwan Kulasekara was completely deceived
40.4  Raina to Kulasekara, one run, That was a very risky single.
40.5  Raina to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Raina allows yet another run
40.6  Raina to Kulasekara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 41  (3 runs)
         SRI LANKA           243/6
         (R/R:  5.93   R/R Req:  7.56)
         Suresh Raina         1.0-0-3-0
         Nuwan Kulasekara      7(27b)
         Kumar Sangakkara    142(111b 20X4 2X6)

41.1  Kumar to Sangakkara, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.2  Kumar to Kulasekara, no run, Nuwan Kulasekara was completely deceived
41.3  Kumar to Kulasekara, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.4  Kumar to Sangakkara, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
41.5  Kumar to Kulasekara, no run, Defensively played by Nuwan Kulasekara
41.6  Kumar to Kulasekara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar      

         End of over 42  (9 runs)
         SRI LANKA           252/6
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  7.38)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    5.0-1-28-0
         Nuwan Kulasekara     10(31b)
         Kumar Sangakkara    148(113b 20X4 2X6)

42.1  Raina to Sangakkara, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kumar Sangakkara
      Brilliant innings by Kumar Sangakkara 150 runs to his name
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He is on fire! Kumar Sangakkara reaches 150. Sri Lanka is still fighting.
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42.2  Raina to Sangakkara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
42.3  Raina to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile
42.4  Raina to Sangakkara, one run, That was a very risky single.
42.5  Raina to Kulasekara, no run, Left alone by Nuwan Kulasekara
42.6  Raina to Kulasekara, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara

         End of over 43  (6 runs)
         SRI LANKA           258/6
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  7.57)
         Suresh Raina         2.0-0-9-0
         Kumar Sangakkara    153(117b 21X4 2X6)
         Nuwan Kulasekara     11(33b)

43.1  Kumar to Kulasekara, one run, That is very well run by Kumar Sangakkara
43.2  Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, Defensively played by Kumar Sangakkara
43.3  Kumar to Sangakkara, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kumar Sangakkara
43.4  Kumar to Sangakkara, wide, The umpire being a bit rough on Bhuvneshwar Kumar, giving that a wide
43.4  Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar      
43.5  Kumar to Sangakkara, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
43.6  Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara missed that one by a mile

         End of over 44  (12 runs)
         SRI LANKA           270/6
         (R/R:  6.14   R/R Req:  6.83)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    6.0-1-40-0
         Kumar Sangakkara    163(123b 22X4 3X6)
         Nuwan Kulasekara     12(34b)

44.1  Raina to Kulasekara, one run, Dropped! Kumar made a big mess of that simple chance
44.2  Raina to Sangakkara, SIX, Display of Raw power and brutality by Kumar Sangakkara
44.3  Raina to Sangakkara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.4  Raina to Sangakkara, one run, That was a very risky single.
44.5  Raina to Kulasekara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
44.6  Raina to Kulasekara, one run, Great cooperation between Nuwan Kulasekara and Kumar Sangakkara

         End of over 45  (9 runs)
         SRI LANKA           279/6
         (R/R:  6.20   R/R Req:  6.40)
         Suresh Raina         3.0-0-18-0
         Kumar Sangakkara    170(126b 22X4 4X6)
         Nuwan Kulasekara     14(37b)

45.1  Kumar to Kulasekara, no run, Nuwan Kulasekara missed that one by a mile
45.2  Kumar to Kulasekara, no run, Left alone by Nuwan Kulasekara
45.3  Kumar to Kulasekara, one run, Great cooperation between Nuwan Kulasekara and Kumar Sangakkara
45.4  Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, Kumar Sangakkara was completely deceived
45.5  Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, Left alone by Kumar Sangakkara
45.6  Kumar to Sangakkara, one run, The misfield by Raina allows yet another run

         End of over 46  (2 runs)
         SRI LANKA           281/6
         (R/R:  6.11   R/R Req:  7.50)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    7.0-1-42-0
         Nuwan Kulasekara     15(40b)
         Kumar Sangakkara    171(129b 22X4 4X6)

46.1  I Sharma to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Nuwan Kulasekara
46.2  I Sharma to Kulasekara, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
46.3  I Sharma to Kulasekara, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Ishant Sharma, deserving this punishment
46.4  I Sharma to Kulasekara, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
46.5  I Sharma to Kulasekara, OUT, Virat Kohli takes an easy catch to dismiss Nuwan Kulasekara

         Nuwan Kulasekara       21 (44b 1X4)
         c. Kohli       b. I Sharma
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A wicket at the wrong time. Ishant Sharma is making sure India still believe.
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46.6  I Sharma to Herath, no run, Rangana Herath was completely deceived

         End of over 47  (7 runs)
         SRI LANKA           288/7
         (R/R:  6.13   R/R Req:  7.67)
         Ishant Sharma        7.0-0-46-1
         Rangana Herath        0(1b)
         Kumar Sangakkara    172(130b 22X4 4X6)

47.1  Kumar to Sangakkara, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Kumar Sangakkara
47.2  Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, Defensively played by Kumar Sangakkara
47.3  Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Kumar      
47.4  Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni        
47.5  Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from MS Dhoni        
47.6  Kumar to Sangakkara, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 48  (4 runs)
         SRI LANKA           292/7
         (R/R:  6.08   R/R Req:  9.50)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    8.0-1-46-0
         Kumar Sangakkara    176(136b 23X4 4X6)
         Rangana Herath        0(1b)
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Brilliant over for Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Only 4 runs. Equation - 19 runs off 2 overs
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48.1  I Sharma to Herath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
48.2  I Sharma to Herath, no run, Rangana Herath was completely deceived
48.3  I Sharma to Herath, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
48.4  I Sharma to Herath, two runs, Overthrow by Kumar instead of 1 they get 2
48.5  I Sharma to Herath, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
48.6  I Sharma to Sangakkara, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 49  (4 runs)
         SRI LANKA           296/7
         (R/R:  6.04   R/R Req: 15.00)
         Ishant Sharma        8.0-0-49-1
         Rangana Herath        2(6b)
         Kumar Sangakkara    177(137b 23X4 4X6)
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Ishant you beauty. Only 4 runs, once again! Equation - 15 runs off 1 over
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49.1  Kumar to Sangakkara, three runs, Great work by Yadav saved a certain boundary
49.2  Kumar to Herath, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
49.3  Kumar to Herath, OUT, Big appeal behind the stumps, umpire gives Rangana Herath the finger

         Rangana Herath         2 (8b)
         c. Dhoni       b. Kumar

49.4  Kumar to Lakmal, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
49.5  Kumar to Sangakkara, one run, That is very well run by Suranga Lakmal  
49.6  Kumar to Lakmal, no run, Left alone by Suranga Lakmal

         End of over 50  (7 runs)
         SRI LANKA           303/8
         (R/R:  6.06)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar    9.0-1-53-1
         Suranga Lakmal        3(2b)
         Kumar Sangakkara    181(139b 23X4 4X6)


         End of innings (50.0 overs)
         SRI LANKA           303/8 (RR:  6.06)
         Bhuvneshwar Kumar     9.0-1-53-1
         Suranga Lakmal        3(2b)
         Kumar Sangakkara    181(139b 23X4 4X6)
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SRI LANKA innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Tillakaratne Dilshanc. Dhawan      b. Shami         0     1    0    0    0.0%
Upul Tharanga       c. Dhoni       b. Shami        27    25    3    0  108.0%
Kumar Sangakkara    not out                       181   139   23    4  130.2%
Lahiru Thirimanne   lbw            b. Ashwin       11    17    1    0   64.7%
Angelo Mathews      run out (Raina)                 9    13    1    0   69.2%
Dinesh Chandimal    lbw            b. Ashwin       14    30    1    0   46.7%
Thisara Perera      c. Dhawan      b. Shami        10    27    0    0   37.0%
Nuwan Kulasekara    c. Kohli       b. I Sharma     21    44    1    0   47.7%
Rangana Herath      c. Dhoni       b. Kumar         2     8    0    0   25.0%
Suranga Lakmal      not out                         3     2    0    0  150.0%
Lasith Malinga    

 Total:  303/8       Overs:  50.0          Run Rate:  6.06      Extras:  25
 
                                     -X-

INDIA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Mohammed Shami       10.0      0      71      3      7.10     2      1
Umesh Yadav          10.0      0      42      0      4.20     2      0
Bhuvneshwar Kumar     9.0      1      53      1      5.89     1      1
Ishant Sharma         8.0      0      49      1      6.13     0      0
Ravichandran Ashwin  10.0      0      56      2      5.60     1      3
Suresh Raina          3.0      0      18      0      6.00     0      0


EXTRAS           Wides: 6      No Balls: 5      Leg Byes: 10     Byes: 4

Total: 303/8          Overs: 50.0         Run Rate: 6.06      Extras: 25
                                     -X-


SRI LANKA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
T Dilshan     U Tharanga                                              0 (1)
Sangakkara    U Tharanga   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ              64 (50)
Sangakkara    Thirimanne   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                            33 (28)
Sangakkara    A Mathews    þþþþþþþþþþþ                               27 (25)
Sangakkara    Chandimal    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                 59 (57)
Sangakkara    T Perera     þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                          37 (50)
Sangakkara    Kulasekara   þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ             68 (70)
Sangakkara    R Herath     þþþþ                                      11 (16)
Sangakkara    S Lakmal     þ                                          4 (3)


     Fall of Wickets    0/1       64/2      97/3      124/4     183/5
                        220/6     288/7     299/8                      

 Total:  303/8       Overs:  50.0         Run Rate:  6.06     Extras:  25

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Even a 181* from Kumar Sangakkara couldn't prevent India from winning. Brilliant death bowling from Bhuvi and Ishant helped India beat a one man fight from Sri Lanka.
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INDIA                310/4     50.0 overs
SRI LANKA            303/8     50.0 overs
 
India won by 7 runs
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Man of the Match: Kumar Sangakkara

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Semi-Final 2


:aus: Australia
vs :saf: South Africa at

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SCG, Sydney

AUSTRALIA WON THE TOSS AND ELECTED TO BAT FIRST

AUSTRALIA innings
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0.1  Morkel to Warner, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by David Warner
0.2  Morkel to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
0.3  Morkel to Warner, no run, David Warner missed that one by a mile
0.4  Morkel to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel        
0.5  Morkel to Warner, no run, Defensively played by David Warner
0.6  Morkel to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Aaron Finch        

         End of over 1  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA             5/0
         (R/R:  5.00)
         Morne Morkel         1.0-0-5-0
         Aaron Finch           0(0b)
         David Warner          5(6b 1X4)  

1.1  Abbott to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Aaron Finch        
1.2  Abbott to Finch, one run, That was a very risky single.
1.3  Abbott to Warner, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.4  Abbott to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.5  Abbott to Warner, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
1.6  Abbott to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Aaron Finch        

         End of over 2  (3 runs)
         AUSTRALIA             8/0
         (R/R:  4.00)
         Kyle Abbott          1.0-0-3-0
         Aaron Finch           1(1b)
         David Warner          7(11b 1X4)  

2.1  Steyn to Warner, no run, Left alone by David Warner
2.2  Steyn to Warner, one run, That is very well run by Aaron Finch        
2.3  Steyn to Finch, no run, Defensively played by Aaron Finch
2.4  Steyn to Finch, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Aaron Finch
2.5  Steyn to Finch, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
2.6  Steyn to Warner, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Steyn        

         End of over 3  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            16/0
         (R/R:  5.33)
         Dale Steyn           1.0-0-8-0
         David Warner          8(14b 1X4)
         Aaron Finch           8(4b 1X4)  

3.1  Philander to Finch, no ball, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Philander    
3.1  Philander to Finch, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Philander    
3.2  Philander to Finch, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Aaron Finch
3.3  Philander to Finch, one run, That is very well run by David Warner      
3.4  Philander to Warner, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         David Warner           8 (15b 1X4)
         lbw            b. Philander
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That's plumb! David Warner continues his disappointing form.

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3.5  Philander to Smith, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Vernon Philander, deserving this punishment
3.6  Philander to Smith, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 4  (11 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            27/1
         (R/R:  6.75)
         Vernon Philander     1.0-0-11-1
         Aaron Finch          13(7b 2X4)
         Steve Smith           5(2b 1X4)  

4.1  Steyn to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
4.2  Steyn to Finch, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from AB de Villiers    
4.3  Steyn to Finch, no run, Left alone by Aaron Finch
4.4  Steyn to Finch, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Dale Steyn, deserving this punishment
4.5  Steyn to Finch, no run, Left alone by Aaron Finch
4.6  Steyn to Finch, one run, Great cooperation between Aaron Finch and Steve Smith        

         End of over 5  (6 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            33/1
         (R/R:  6.60)
         Dale Steyn           2.0-0-14-0
         Steve Smith           6(3b 1X4)
         Aaron Finch          18(12b 3X4)  

5.1  Philander to Finch, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.2  Philander to Finch, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Philander    
5.3  Philander to Finch, OUT, Thats plumb in front of the wicket

         Aaron Finch            18 (15b 3X4)
         lbw            b. Philander
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2nd wicket for Philander. He is on fire today!

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5.4  Philander to Bailey, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
5.5  Philander to Bailey, one run, Great cooperation between George Bailey and Steve Smith        
5.6  Philander to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steve Smith

         End of over 6  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            34/2
         (R/R:  5.67)
         Vernon Philander     2.0-0-12-2
         Steve Smith           6(4b 1X4)
         George Bailey         1(2b)  

6.1  Abbott to Bailey, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
6.2  Abbott to Bailey, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
6.3  Abbott to Bailey, no run, Defensively played by George Bailey
6.4  Abbott to Bailey, one run, Great cooperation between George Bailey and Steve Smith        
6.5  Abbott to Smith, no run, Steve Smith was completely deceived
6.6  Abbott to Smith, three runs, Great work by Tahir saved a certain boundary

         End of over 7  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            38/2
         (R/R:  5.43)
         Kyle Abbott          2.0-0-7-0
         George Bailey         2(6b)
         Steve Smith           9(6b 1X4)  

7.1  Philander to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
7.2  Philander to Bailey, one run, The misfield by Morkel allows yet another run
7.3  Philander to Smith, FOUR, Vernon Philander cant belive it
7.4  Philander to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steve Smith
7.5  Philander to Smith, one run, That is very well run by George Bailey      
7.6  Philander to Bailey, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 8  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            45/2
         (R/R:  5.63)
         Vernon Philander     3.0-0-19-2
         George Bailey         3(8b)
         Steve Smith          15(10b 2X4)  

8.1  Morkel to Smith, one run, Dropped! Steyn made a big mess of that simple chance
8.2  Morkel to Bailey, no run, Left alone by George Bailey
8.3  Morkel to Bailey, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
8.4  Morkel to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel        
8.5  Morkel to Smith, one run, The misfield by Tahir allows yet another run
8.6  Morkel to Bailey, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Morkel        

         End of over 9  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            50/2
         (R/R:  5.56)
         Morne Morkel         2.0-0-10-0
         George Bailey         6(11b)
         Steve Smith          17(13b 2X4)  

9.1  Abbott to Smith, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
9.2  Abbott to Smith, one run, The misfield by Plessis allows yet another run
9.3  Abbott to Bailey, one run, Dropped! Steyn made a big mess of that simple chance
9.4  Abbott to Smith, no ball, no run, Steve Smith missed that one by a mile
9.4  Abbott to Smith, no run, Steve Smith missed that one by a mile
9.5  Abbott to Smith, one run, One more to the total
9.6  Abbott to Bailey, OUT, Hashim Amla takes an easy catch to dismiss George Bailey

         George Bailey          7 (13b)
         c. Amla        b. Abbott


         End of over 10  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            54/3
         (R/R:  5.40)
         Kyle Abbott          3.0-0-11-1
         Glenn Maxwell         0(0b)
         Steve Smith          19(17b 2X4)
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The captain goes for just 7! South Africa is pumped up.

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10.1  Tahir to Smith, no ball, one run, The misfield by Villiers allows yet another run
10.1  Tahir to Smith, one run, The misfield by Villiers allows yet another run
10.2  Tahir to Maxwell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.3  Tahir to Maxwell, one run, That is very well run by Steve Smith        
10.4  Tahir to Smith, no run, Steve Smith was completely deceived
10.5  Tahir to Smith, no ball, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.5  Tahir to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.6  Tahir to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Glenn Maxwell      

         End of over 11  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            59/3
         (R/R:  5.36)
         Imran Tahir          1.0-0-5-0
         Glenn Maxwell         1(2b)
         Steve Smith          21(21b 2X4)  

11.1  Abbott to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steve Smith
11.2  Abbott to Smith, two runs, Overthrow by Miller instead of 1 they get 2
11.3  Abbott to Smith, one run, That was a very risky single.
11.4  Abbott to Maxwell, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Kyle Abbott, deserving this punishment
11.5  Abbott to Maxwell, one run, Great cooperation between Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith        
11.6  Abbott to Smith, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 12  (10 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            69/3
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Kyle Abbott          4.0-0-21-1
         Steve Smith          26(25b 2X4)
         Glenn Maxwell         6(4b 1X4)  

12.1  Steyn to Maxwell, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
12.2  Steyn to Maxwell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
12.3  Steyn to Maxwell, one run, The misfield by Villiers allows yet another run
12.4  Steyn to Smith, one run, One more to the total
12.5  Steyn to Maxwell, FOUR, Glenn Maxwell is one of the best batsmen in the world
12.6  Steyn to Maxwell, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 13  (9 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            78/3
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Dale Steyn           3.0-0-23-0
         Steve Smith          27(26b 2X4)
         Glenn Maxwell        14(9b 2X4)  

13.1  Morkel to Maxwell, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
13.2  Morkel to Smith, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Steve Smith
13.3  Morkel to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steve Smith
13.4  Morkel to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.5  Morkel to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steve Smith
13.6  Morkel to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steve Smith

         End of over 14  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            85/3
         (R/R:  6.07)
         Morne Morkel         3.0-0-17-0
         Steve Smith          31(31b 3X4)
         Glenn Maxwell        17(10b 2X4)  

14.1  Abbott to Maxwell, one run, Great cooperation between Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith        
14.2  Abbott to Smith, one run, Dropped! Amla made a big mess of that simple chance
14.3  Abbott to Maxwell, one run, That was a very risky single.
14.4  Abbott to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
14.5  Abbott to Smith, one run, That is very well run by Glenn Maxwell      
14.6  Abbott to Maxwell, one run, That is very well run by Steve Smith        

         End of over 15  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            90/3
         (R/R:  6.00)
         Kyle Abbott          5.0-0-26-1
         Steve Smith          33(34b 3X4)
         Glenn Maxwell        20(13b 2X4)  

15.1  Tahir to Maxwell, one run, The misfield by Amla allows yet another run
15.2  Tahir to Smith, no run, Imran Tahir is getting the ball to turn ferociously
15.3  Tahir to Smith, no run, Steve Smith was completely deceived
15.4  Tahir to Smith, no run, Defensively played by Steve Smith
15.5  Tahir to Smith, no run, Steve Smith was completely deceived
15.6  Tahir to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 16  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            91/3
         (R/R:  5.69)
         Imran Tahir          2.0-0-6-0
         Steve Smith          33(39b 3X4)
         Glenn Maxwell        21(14b 2X4)  

16.1  Philander to Maxwell, one run, One more to the total
16.2  Philander to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.3  Philander to Smith, one run, One more to the total
16.4  Philander to Maxwell, no run, Defensively played by Glenn Maxwell
16.5  Philander to Maxwell, one run, That was a very risky single.
16.6  Philander to Smith, FOUR, Vernon Philander cant belive it

         End of over 17  (7 runs)
         AUSTRALIA            98/3
         (R/R:  5.76)
         Vernon Philander     4.0-0-26-2
         Steve Smith          38(42b 4X4)
         Glenn Maxwell        23(17b 2X4)  

17.1  Tahir to Maxwell, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.2  Tahir to Maxwell, no run, Imran Tahir is getting the ball to turn ferociously
17.3  Tahir to Maxwell, one run, Great cooperation between Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith        
17.4  Tahir to Smith, FOUR, Imran Tahir cant belive it
17.5  Tahir to Smith, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
17.6  Tahir to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 18  (5 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           103/3
         (R/R:  5.72)
         Imran Tahir          3.0-0-11-0
         Steve Smith          42(45b 5X4)
         Glenn Maxwell        24(20b 2X4)  

18.1  Philander to Maxwell, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Vernon Philander, deserving this punishment
18.2  Philander to Maxwell, one run, That was a very risky single.
18.3  Philander to Smith, no ball, no run, Left alone by Steve Smith
18.3  Philander to Smith, no run, Left alone by Steve Smith
18.4  Philander to Smith, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Philander    
18.5  Philander to Smith, one run, One more to the total
18.6  Philander to Maxwell, one run, That is very well run by Steve Smith        

         End of over 19  (8 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           111/3
         (R/R:  5.84)
         Vernon Philander     5.0-0-34-2
         Steve Smith          43(48b 5X4)
         Glenn Maxwell        30(23b 3X4)  

19.1  Tahir to Maxwell, one run, That is very well run by Steve Smith        
19.2  Tahir to Smith, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
19.3  Tahir to Smith, one run, Great cooperation between Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell      
19.4  Tahir to Maxwell, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
19.5  Tahir to Smith, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Tahir. Smith didnt have a clue

         Steve Smith            44 (51b 5X4)
         b. Tahir
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Steve Smith goes! Australia in big trouble. He was looking good.

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19.6  Tahir to Clarke, one run, Great cooperation between Michael Clarke and Glenn Maxwell      

         End of over 20  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           115/4
         (R/R:  5.75)
         Imran Tahir          4.0-0-14-1
         Glenn Maxwell        31(25b 3X4)
         Michael Clarke        1(1b)  

20.1  Philander to Clarke, no run, Michael Clarke missed that one by a mile
20.2  Philander to Clarke, one run, That is very well run by Glenn Maxwell      
20.3  Philander to Maxwell, no run, Left alone by Glenn Maxwell
20.4  Philander to Maxwell, no run, Glenn Maxwell was completely deceived
20.5  Philander to Maxwell, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
20.6  Philander to Maxwell, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 21  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           116/4
         (R/R:  5.52)
         Vernon Philander     6.0-0-35-2
         Glenn Maxwell        31(29b 3X4)
         Michael Clarke        2(3b)  

21.1  Tahir to Clarke, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
21.2  Tahir to Clarke, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from AB de Villiers    
21.3  Tahir to Clarke, no run, Imran Tahir is getting the ball to turn ferociously
21.4  Tahir to Clarke, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
21.5  Tahir to Clarke, one run, One more to the total
21.6  Tahir to Maxwell, no run, Left alone by Glenn Maxwell

         End of over 22  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           117/4
         (R/R:  5.32)
         Imran Tahir          5.0-0-15-1
         Glenn Maxwell        31(30b 3X4)
         Michael Clarke        3(8b)  

22.1  Abbott to Clarke, OUT, Vernon Philander takes an easy catch to dismiss Michael Clarke

         Michael Clarke         3 (9b)
         c. Philander   b. Abbott

22.2  Abbott to Haddin, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from AB de Villiers    
22.3  Abbott to Haddin, OUT, Bowled him! Great delivery by Abbott. Haddin didnt have a clue, out for a duck

         Brad Haddin            0 (2b)
         b. Abbott

22.4  Abbott to Starc, no run, Defensively played by Mitchell Starc
22.5  Abbott to Starc, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Abbott        
22.6  Abbott to Starc, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 23  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           118/6
         (R/R:  5.13)
         Kyle Abbott          6.0-0-27-3
         Glenn Maxwell        31(30b 3X4)
         Mitchell Starc        1(3b)
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Big over! Haddin and Clarke are out. It is our man Abbott.

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23.1  Tahir to Starc, one run, That was a very risky single.
23.2  Tahir to Maxwell, legbye, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from AB de Villiers    
23.3  Tahir to Starc, no run, Mitchell Starc missed that one by a mile
23.4  Tahir to Starc, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
23.5  Tahir to Maxwell, one run, The misfield by Kock allows yet another run
23.6  Tahir to Starc, no run, Imran Tahir is getting the ball to turn ferociously

         End of over 24  (6 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           124/6
         (R/R:  5.17)
         Imran Tahir          6.0-0-20-1
         Mitchell Starc        5(7b)
         Glenn Maxwell        32(32b 3X4)  

24.1  Philander to Maxwell, OUT, David Miller takes an easy catch to dismiss Glenn Maxwell

         Glenn Maxwell          32 (33b 3X4)
         c. Miller      b. Philander
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This is turning out to be a mismatch. Glenn Maxwell goes for 32!

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24.2  Philander to Johnson, one run, One more to the total
24.3  Philander to Starc, one run, Great cooperation between Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Johnson  
24.4  Philander to Johnson, one run, One more to the total
24.5  Philander to Starc, one run, The misfield by Tahir allows yet another run
24.6  Philander to Johnson, no run, Mitchell Johnson missed that one by a mile

         End of over 25  (4 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           128/7
         (R/R:  5.12)
         Vernon Philander     7.0-0-39-3
         Mitchell Johnson      2(3b)
         Mitchell Starc        7(9b)  

25.1  Morkel to Starc, one run, Dropped! Kock made a big mess of that simple chance
25.2  Morkel to Johnson, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
25.3  Morkel to Johnson, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Mitchell Johnson       2 (5b)
         lbw            b. Morkel

25.4  Morkel to Cummins, no run, Defensively played by Pat Cummins
25.5  Morkel to Cummins, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
25.6  Morkel to Cummins, no run, Pat Cummins missed that one by a mile

         End of over 26  (1 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           129/8
         (R/R:  4.96)
         Morne Morkel         4.0-0-18-1
         Pat Cummins           0(3b)
         Mitchell Starc        8(10b)  

26.1  Abbott to Starc, OUT, AB de Villiers takes an easy catch to dismiss Mitchell Starc

         Mitchell Starc         8 (11b)
         c. Villiers    b. Abbott

      Abbott, ripping through the lineup to claim his fourth victim
26.2  Abbott to Doherty, one run, Great cooperation between Xavier Doherty and Pat Cummins        
26.3  Abbott to Cummins, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Abbott        
26.4  Abbott to Cummins, one run, The misfield by Duminy allows yet another run
26.5  Abbott to Doherty, one run, One more to the total
26.6  Abbott to Cummins, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 27  (3 runs)
         AUSTRALIA           132/9
         (R/R:  4.89)
         Kyle Abbott          7.0-0-30-4
         Pat Cummins           1(6b)
         Xavier Doherty        2(2b)  

27.1  Philander to Doherty, no ball, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.1  Philander to Doherty, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
27.2  Philander to Doherty, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Philander    
27.3  Philander to Doherty, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
27.4  Philander to Doherty, OUT, Thats out by a couple of inches. Quinton de Kock made an excellent effort in the field

         Xavier Doherty         2 (6b)
         run out (Kock)


         End of innings (27.4 overs)
         AUSTRALIA           133/10 (RR:  4.81)
         Vernon Philander      7.4-0-40-3
         Pat Cummins           1(6b)

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Steve Smith after Australia's decimation!

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AUSTRALIA innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
David Warner        lbw            b. Philander     8    15    1    0   53.3%
Aaron Finch         lbw            b. Philander    18    15    3    0  120.0%
Steve Smith                        b. Tahir        44    51    5    0   86.3%
George Bailey       c. Amla        b. Abbott        7    13    0    0   53.8%
Glenn Maxwell       c. Miller      b. Philander    32    33    3    0   97.0%
Michael Clarke      c. Philander   b. Abbott        3     9    0    0   33.3%
Brad Haddin                        b. Abbott        0     2    0    0    0.0%
Mitchell Starc      c. Villiers    b. Abbott        8    11    0    0   72.7%
Mitchell Johnson    lbw            b. Morkel        2     5    0    0   40.0%
Pat Cummins         not out                         1     6    0    0   16.7%
Xavier Doherty      run out (Kock)                  2     6    0    0   33.3%

 Total:  133/10      Overs:  27.4          Run Rate:  2.66      Extras:  8  
 
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SOUTH AFRICA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Morne Morkel          4.0      0      18      1      4.50     0      0
Kyle Abbott           7.0      0      30      4      4.29     0      1
Dale Steyn            3.0      0      23      0      7.67     0      0
Vernon Philander      7.4      0      40      3      5.22     0      3
Imran Tahir           6.0      0      20      1      3.33     0      2


EXTRAS           Wides: 0      No Balls: 6      Leg Byes: 2      Byes: 0

Total: 133/10         Overs: 27.4         Run Rate: 2.66      Extras: 8
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AUSTRALIA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
D Warner      A Finch      þþþþþþþþþ                                 22 (22)
S Smith       A Finch      þþþþ                                      11 (11)
S Smith       G Bailey     þþþþþþþþþ                                 21 (27)
S Smith       G Maxwell    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                60 (59)
M Clarke      G Maxwell    þ                                          3 (14)
B Haddin      G Maxwell                                               0 (2)
M Starc       G Maxwell    þþþ                                        7 (10)
M Starc       M Johnson    þþ                                         5 (8)
M Starc       P Cummins                                               0 (4)
X Doherty     P Cummins    þ                                          4 (9)


     Fall of Wickets    22/1      33/2      54/3      114/4     117/5
                        117/6     124/7     129/8     129/9     133/10  

 Total:  133/10      Overs:  27.4         Run Rate:  2.66     Extras:  8

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Kyle Abbott and Vernon Philander snared 7 wickets between them to rip the Aussies! 134 runs to chase. They can't choke this time!

SOUTH AFRICA innings
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0.1  Starc to Amla, one run, That is very well run by Quinton de Kock    
0.2  Starc to Kock, legbye, Left alone by Quinton de Kock
0.3  Starc to Amla, one run, One more to the total
0.4  Starc to Kock, one run, That was a very risky single.
0.5  Starc to Amla, one run, One more to the total
0.6  Starc to Kock, one run, That is very well run by Hashim Amla        

         End of over 1  (6 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA          6/0
         (R/R:  6.00   R/R Req:  2.61)
         Mitchell Starc       1.0-0-5-0
         Hashim Amla           3(3b)
         Quinton de Kock       2(3b)  

1.1  Johnson to Kock, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson      
1.2  Johnson to Kock, no run, Defensively played by Quinton de Kock
1.3  Johnson to Kock, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin        
1.4  Johnson to Kock, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
1.5  Johnson to Kock, one run, Great cooperation between Quinton de Kock and Hashim Amla        
1.6  Johnson to Amla, no run, Left alone by Hashim Amla

         End of over 2  (1 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA          7/0
         (R/R:  3.50   R/R Req:  2.65)
         Mitchell Johnson     1.0-0-1-0
         Hashim Amla           3(4b)
         Quinton de Kock       3(8b)  

2.1  Starc to Kock, OUT, That didnt look so convincing but the umpire has no doubt, out LBW

         Quinton de Kock        3 (9b)
         lbw            b. Starc
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Starc draws first blood for Aussies!

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2.2  Starc to Plessis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
2.3  Starc to Amla, no ball, one run, The misfield by Bailey allows yet another run
2.3  Starc to Amla, one run, The misfield by Bailey allows yet another run
2.4  Starc to Plessis, one run, That is very well run by Hashim Amla        
2.5  Starc to Amla, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc        
2.6  Starc to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla

         End of over 3  (6 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA         13/1
         (R/R:  4.33   R/R Req:  2.57)
         Mitchell Starc       2.0-0-11-1
         Hashim Amla           4(7b)
         Faf du Plessis        4(2b)  

3.1  Johnson to Plessis, no run, Faf du Plessis was completely deceived
3.2  Johnson to Plessis, no ball, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.2  Johnson to Plessis, one run, That was a very risky single.
3.3  Johnson to Amla, one run, That is very well run by Faf du Plessis    
3.4  Johnson to Plessis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson      
3.5  Johnson to Plessis, no run, Left alone by Faf du Plessis
3.6  Johnson to Plessis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 4  (3 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA         16/1
         (R/R:  4.00   R/R Req:  2.57)
         Mitchell Johnson     2.0-0-4-0
         Faf du Plessis        5(7b)
         Hashim Amla           5(8b)  

4.1  Cummins to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile
4.2  Cummins to Amla, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin        
4.3  Cummins to Amla, no run, The umpire turns down that ridiculous appeal from Brad Haddin        
4.4  Cummins to Amla, one run, That is very well run by Faf du Plessis    
4.5  Cummins to Plessis, one run, The misfield by Finch allows yet another run
4.6  Cummins to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 5  (2 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA         18/1
         (R/R:  3.60   R/R Req:  2.58)
         Pat Cummins          1.0-0-2-0
         Hashim Amla           6(13b)
         Faf du Plessis        6(8b)  

5.1  Johnson to Plessis, one run, Great cooperation between Faf du Plessis and Hashim Amla        
5.2  Johnson to Amla, FOUR, Hashim Amla is one of the best batsmen in the world
5.3  Johnson to Amla, one run, That was a very risky single.
5.4  Johnson to Plessis, FOUR, Who needs Bradman when weve got Faf du Plessis
5.5  Johnson to Plessis, one run, One more to the total
5.6  Johnson to Amla, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 6  (12 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA         30/1
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  2.36)
         Mitchell Johnson     3.0-0-16-0
         Faf du Plessis       12(11b 1X4)
         Hashim Amla          12(16b 1X4)  

6.1  Cummins to Amla, wide, Thats going down the leg side, a wide no doubt
6.1  Cummins to Amla, FOUR, Hashim Amla is one of the best batsmen in the world
6.2  Cummins to Amla, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
6.3  Cummins to Amla, no run, Left alone by Hashim Amla
6.4  Cummins to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis    
6.5  Cummins to Plessis, no run, Faf du Plessis missed that one by a mile
6.6  Cummins to Plessis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman

         End of over 7  (6 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA         36/1
         (R/R:  5.14   R/R Req:  2.28)
         Pat Cummins          2.0-0-8-0
         Faf du Plessis       12(13b 1X4)
         Hashim Amla          17(21b 2X4)  

7.1  Starc to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.2  Starc to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile
7.3  Starc to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
7.4  Starc to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis    
7.5  Starc to Plessis, no run, Left alone by Faf du Plessis
7.6  Starc to Plessis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 8  (1 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA         37/1
         (R/R:  4.63   R/R Req:  2.31)
         Mitchell Starc       3.0-0-12-1
         Faf du Plessis       12(15b 1X4)
         Hashim Amla          18(25b 2X4)  

8.1  Maxwell to Amla, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Hashim Amla
8.2  Maxwell to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
8.3  Maxwell to Amla, one run, That is very well run by Faf du Plessis    
8.4  Maxwell to Plessis, three runs, Great work by Smith saved a certain boundary
8.5  Maxwell to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
8.6  Maxwell to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla

         End of over 9  (8 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA         45/1
         (R/R:  5.00   R/R Req:  2.17)
         Glenn Maxwell        1.0-0-8-0
         Hashim Amla          23(30b 3X4)
         Faf du Plessis       15(16b 1X4)  

9.1  Starc to Plessis, no run, Faf du Plessis missed that one by a mile
9.2  Starc to Plessis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc        
9.3  Starc to Plessis, SIX, What a wonderful player Faf du Plessis is
9.4  Starc to Plessis, one run, One more to the total
9.5  Starc to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
9.6  Starc to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla

         End of over 10  (7 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA         52/1
         (R/R:  5.20   R/R Req:  2.05)
         Mitchell Starc       4.0-0-19-1
         Hashim Amla          23(32b 3X4)
         Faf du Plessis       22(20b 1X4 1X6)  

10.1  Maxwell to Plessis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
10.2  Maxwell to Plessis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
10.3  Maxwell to Plessis, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Faf du Plessis
10.4  Maxwell to Plessis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
10.5  Maxwell to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
10.6  Maxwell to Amla, one run, That was a very risky single.

         End of over 11  (8 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA         60/1
         (R/R:  5.45   R/R Req:  1.90)
         Glenn Maxwell        2.0-0-16-0
         Faf du Plessis       29(24b 2X4 1X6)
         Hashim Amla          24(34b 3X4)  

11.1  Cummins to Amla, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins      
11.2  Cummins to Amla, no run, Defensively played by Hashim Amla
11.3  Cummins to Amla, one run, That is very well run by Faf du Plessis    
11.4  Cummins to Plessis, no run, Left alone by Faf du Plessis
11.5  Cummins to Plessis, one run, Dropped! Smith made a big mess of that simple chance
11.6  Cummins to Amla, one run, One more to the total

         End of over 12  (3 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA         63/1
         (R/R:  5.25   R/R Req:  1.87)
         Pat Cummins          3.0-0-11-0
         Faf du Plessis       30(26b 2X4 1X6)
         Hashim Amla          26(38b 3X4)  

12.1  Doherty to Amla, FOUR, Xavier Doherty cant belive it
12.2  Doherty to Amla, one run, That is very well run by Faf du Plessis    
12.3  Doherty to Plessis, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
12.4  Doherty to Plessis, wide, Xavier Doherty bowling a very wayward one
12.4  Doherty to Plessis, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by Faf du Plessis
12.5  Doherty to Plessis, no run, Xavier Doherty is getting the ball to turn ferociously
12.6  Doherty to Plessis, no run, Faf du Plessis missed that one by a mile

         End of over 13  (10 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA         73/1
         (R/R:  5.62   R/R Req:  1.65)
         Xavier Doherty       1.0-0-10-0
         Faf du Plessis       34(31b 3X4 1X6)
         Hashim Amla          31(40b 4X4)  

13.1  Johnson to Amla, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson      
13.2  Johnson to Amla, one run, The misfield by Starc allows yet another run
13.3  Johnson to Plessis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson      
13.4  Johnson to Plessis, one run, The misfield by Bailey allows yet another run
13.5  Johnson to Amla, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
13.6  Johnson to Amla, one run, That is very well run by Faf du Plessis    

         End of over 14  (3 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA         76/1
         (R/R:  5.43   R/R Req:  1.61)
         Mitchell Johnson     4.0-0-19-0
         Faf du Plessis       35(33b 3X4 1X6)
         Hashim Amla          33(44b 4X4)  

14.1  Starc to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile
14.2  Starc to Amla, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
14.3  Starc to Amla, no run, Hashim Amla missed that one by a mile
14.4  Starc to Amla, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Starc, deserving this punishment
14.5  Starc to Amla, no run, Left alone by Hashim Amla
14.6  Starc to Amla, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem

         End of over 15  (6 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA         82/1
         (R/R:  5.47   R/R Req:  1.49)
         Mitchell Starc       5.0-0-25-1
         Hashim Amla          39(50b 5X4)
         Faf du Plessis       35(33b 3X4 1X6)  

15.1  Cummins to Plessis, no run, Left alone by Faf du Plessis
15.2  Cummins to Plessis, no run, Faf du Plessis was completely deceived
15.3  Cummins to Plessis, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins      
15.4  Cummins to Plessis, one run, That was a very risky single.
15.5  Cummins to Amla, FOUR, Pat Cummins cant belive it
15.6  Cummins to Amla, one run, Great cooperation between Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis    

         End of over 16  (6 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA         88/1
         (R/R:  5.50   R/R Req:  1.35)
         Pat Cummins          4.0-0-17-0
         Faf du Plessis       36(37b 3X4 1X6)
         Hashim Amla          44(52b 6X4)  

16.1  Johnson to Amla, OUT, What a brilliant catch by Xavier Doherty

         Hashim Amla            44 (53b 6X4)
         c. Doherty     b. Johnson
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Feels too late now. Amla goes for Well made 44.

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16.2  Johnson to Villiers, no run, That ball was a mystery to the batsman
16.3  Johnson to Villiers, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though
16.4  Johnson to Villiers, two runs, Great running between the wickets 2 more
16.5  Johnson to Villiers, one run, Great cooperation between AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis    
16.6  Johnson to Plessis, no run, Faf du Plessis missed that one by a mile

         End of over 17  (3 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA         91/2
         (R/R:  5.35   R/R Req:  1.30)
         Mitchell Johnson     5.0-0-22-1
         Faf du Plessis       36(38b 3X4 1X6)
         AB de Villiers        3(4b)  

17.1  Starc to Villiers, one run, That was a very risky single.
17.2  Starc to Plessis, three runs, Excellent running 3 more
17.3  Starc to Villiers, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc        
17.4  Starc to Villiers, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Starc        
17.5  Starc to Villiers, three runs, Great work by Starc saved a certain boundary
17.6  Starc to Plessis, no run, Appeal for LBW, a bit too optimistic though

         End of over 18  (7 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA         98/2
         (R/R:  5.44   R/R Req:  1.13)
         Mitchell Starc       6.0-0-32-1
         Faf du Plessis       39(40b 3X4 1X6)
         AB de Villiers        7(8b)  

18.1  Johnson to Villiers, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Johnson      
18.2  Johnson to Villiers, one run, The misfield by Doherty allows yet another run
18.3  Johnson to Plessis, legbye, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
18.4  Johnson to Villiers, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by AB de Villiers
18.5  Johnson to Villiers, one run, One more to the total
18.6  Johnson to Plessis, no run, Faf du Plessis missed that one by a mile

         End of over 19  (7 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA        105/2
         (R/R:  5.53   R/R Req:  0.94)
         Mitchell Johnson     6.0-0-28-1
         Faf du Plessis       39(42b 3X4 1X6)
         AB de Villiers       13(12b 1X4)  

19.1  Starc to Villiers, legbye, AB de Villiers was completely deceived
19.2  Starc to Plessis, one run, One more to the total
19.3  Starc to Villiers, one run, The misfield by Starc allows yet another run
19.4  Starc to Plessis, wide, Mitchell Starc bowling a very wayward one
19.4  Starc to Plessis, no run, Faf du Plessis was completely deceived
19.5  Starc to Plessis, SIX, ???!!! Its coming towards the commentary box Im leaving!!!
19.6  Starc to Plessis, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down

         End of over 20  (10 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA        115/2
         (R/R:  5.75   R/R Req:  0.63)
         Mitchell Starc       7.0-0-41-1
         Faf du Plessis       46(47b 3X4 2X6)
         AB de Villiers       14(14b 1X4)  

20.1  Cummins to Villiers, no run, Huge appeal for LBW but turned down
20.2  Cummins to Villiers, wide, Pat Cummins bowling a very wayward one
20.2  Cummins to Villiers, no run, AB de Villiers missed that one by a mile
20.3  Cummins to Villiers, FOUR, Brillian cover drive by AB de Villiers
20.4  Cummins to Villiers, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins      
20.5  Cummins to Villiers, no run, A lot of movement being extracted by Cummins      
20.6  Cummins to Villiers, one run, The misfield by Smith allows yet another run

         End of over 21  (6 runs)
         SOUTH AFRICA        121/2
         (R/R:  5.76   R/R Req:  0.45)
         Pat Cummins          5.0-0-23-0
         Faf du Plessis       46(47b 3X4 2X6)
         AB de Villiers       19(21b 2X4)  

21.1  Johnson to Villiers, two runs, Took the first one quickly the second was no problem
21.2  Johnson to Villiers, FOUR, That was a bad delivery by Mitchell Johnson, deserving this punishment
21.3  Johnson to Villiers, no ball, three runs, Great work by Cummins saved a certain boundary
21.3  Johnson to Villiers, three runs, Great work by Cummins saved a certain boundary
21.4  Johnson to Plessis, FOUR, Mitchell Johnson cant belive it
      The crowd cheers for Faf du Plessis's fifty

         End of innings (21.4 overs)
         SOUTH AFRICA        135/2 (RR:  6.42)
         Mitchell Johnson      6.4-0-42-1
         Faf du Plessis       50(48b 4X4 2X6)
         AB de Villiers       28(24b 3X4)
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SOUTH AFRICA innings

Player              Status                        Runs  Blls  4s   6s    S/R
Hashim Amla         c. Doherty     b. Johnson      44    53    6    0   83.0%
Quinton de Kock     lbw            b. Starc         3     9    0    0   33.3%
Faf du Plessis      not out                        50    48    4    2  104.2%
AB de Villiers      not out                        28    24    3    0  116.7%
JP Duminy          
David Miller        
Vernon Philander    
Dale Steyn          
Morne Morkel        
Imran Tahir        
Kyle Abbott        

 Total:  135/2       Overs:  21.4          Run Rate:  6.23      Extras:  10  
 
                                     -X-

AUSTRALIA Bowling

Player               Overs   Mdns    Runs   Wkts      E/R    Wds    NBs
Mitchell Starc        7.0      0      41      1      5.86     1      1
Mitchell Johnson      6.4      0      42      1      6.30     0      2
Pat Cummins           5.0      0      23      0      4.60     2      0
Glenn Maxwell         2.0      0      16      0      8.00     0      0
Xavier Doherty        1.0      0      10      0     10.00     1      0


EXTRAS           Wides: 4      No Balls: 3      Leg Byes: 3      Byes: 0

Total: 135/2          Overs: 21.4         Run Rate: 6.23      Extras: 10
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SOUTH AFRICA Partnerships

Batsmen                                                            Runs (Balls)
H Amla        Q Kock       þþþ                                        7 (13)
H Amla        F Plessis    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ       81 (84)
A Villiers    F Plessis    þþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþþ                      47 (33)


     Fall of Wickets    7/1       88/2                        
                                                                        

 Total:  135/2       Overs:  21.4         Run Rate:  6.23     Extras:  10
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One-sided match! South Africa were in complete control. This is their first World Cup final and they are up against two-time World Champions India.
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AUSTRALIA            133       27.4 overs
SOUTH AFRICA         135/2     21.4 overs
  
South Africa won by 8 wickets
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ICC CWC 2015 Final

:saf: South Africa v :ind: India at MCG, Melbourne

- Players To Look Out For: :ind: Virat Kohli, :saf: Morne Morkel, :saf: Kyle Abbott, :saf: Faf Du Plessis, :ind: Ambati Rayudu
- What's At Stake: THE TROPHY!! And the title of World Champion.

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Bad luck. It was a poor pitch. And you were facing the best bowling unit of the tournament. I was disappointed with Starc's performance considering he was rated very highly. Guess the sim does not work like that.
 

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