CK vs KR Commentary, 5 August, 2026

Garuka Sanketh to Jimmy Neesham, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball fulltoss, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Jimmy Neesham no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

Garuka Sanketh to Jimmy Neesham, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Jimmy Neesham goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!

Garuka Sanketh to Milan Rathnayake, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the long off for 1 run.

Garuka Sanketh to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Garuka Sanketh to Milan Rathnayake, 1 run, fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Milan Rathnayake goes forward and chunks it towards the short mid wicket for 1 run.

Garuka Sanketh to Milan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Milan Rathnayake hangs in the crease and caresses flick shot to deep square leg, it raced away to the fence for four.

Nuwan Thushara to Jimmy Neesham, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

Nuwan Thushara to Milan Rathnayake, 1 run, Milan Rathnayake goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

Nuwan Thushara to Malsha Tharupathi, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Nuwan Thushara bowls a sharp delivery, and Malsha Tharupathi goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

Nuwan Thushara to Jimmy Neesham, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jimmy Neesham goes back, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.

Nuwan Thushara to Malsha Tharupathi, 1 run, fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Malsha Tharupathi goes forward and chunks it towards the long on for 1 run.

Garuka Sanketh to Malsha Tharupathi, 1 run, fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, goes forward, plays drive, towards the short cover for 1 run.

Garuka Sanketh to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run, fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the short cover for 1 run.

Garuka Sanketh to Jimmy Neesham, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot.

Garuka Sanketh to Jimmy Neesham, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Jimmy Neesham goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

Garuka Sanketh to Jimmy Neesham, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball fulltoss, on the off stump, Garuka Sanketh strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.

Garuka Sanketh to Jimmy Neesham, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Garuka Sanketh sends down a sharp delivery, Jimmy Neesham hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

Garuka Sanketh to Jimmy Neesham, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Jimmy Neesham goes forward, plays drive in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

Shaheen Afridi to Ben McDermott, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Ben McDermott goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

Shaheen Afridi to Ben McDermott, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ben McDermott goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

Shaheen Afridi to Ben McDermott, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Ben McDermott goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!

Shaheen Afridi to Ben McDermott, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Shaheen Afridi sends down a sharp delivery, Ben McDermott hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

Shaheen Afridi to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham goes forward to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

Nuwan Thushara to Ben McDermott, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Ben McDermott goes forward and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

Nuwan Thushara to Ben McDermott, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the off stump, Ben McDermott goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep cover region for a remarkable Maximum!

Nuwan Thushara to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

Nuwan Thushara to Ben McDermott, 1 bye, Bye !! bouncer, good length, on the off stump, Ben McDermott goes forward to take a swing, the ball beats both batter and keeper, 1 runs off bye.

Nuwan Thushara to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Jimmy Neesham goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

Nuwan Thushara to Ben McDermott, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ben McDermott goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jimmy Neesham, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the leg stump, Jimmy Neesham elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep mid wicket region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben McDermott, 1 run, Ben McDermott goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben McDermott, Six, Six !! With a brilliant legbreak, on the off stump, Ben McDermott goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to deep cover for a colossal Maximum!

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben McDermott, 2 runs, legbreak, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the leg stump, Jimmy Neesham goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben McDermott, 1 run, Ben McDermott goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

Garuka Sanketh to Jimmy Neesham, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Jimmy Neesham goes forward, it to the third man, races away and finds the boundary.

Garuka Sanketh to Jimmy Neesham, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, goes forward, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

Garuka Sanketh to Ben McDermott, 1 run, Garuka Sanketh delivers fast ball at good length, Ben McDermott goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at square leg for 1 run.

Garuka Sanketh to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run, Jimmy Neesham goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

Garuka Sanketh to Jimmy Neesham, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Jimmy Neesham goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

Garuka Sanketh to Ben McDermott, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays drive, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Garuka Sanketh to Ben McDermott, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball back of length, on the off stump, Garuka Sanketh strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.

Zahir Khan to Ben McDermott, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Ben McDermott goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Zahir Khan to Jimmy Neesham, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Zahir Khan to Jimmy Neesham, 2 runs, legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Jimmy Neesham goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep cover for 2 runs.

Zahir Khan to Jimmy Neesham, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Jimmy Neesham goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

Zahir Khan to Jimmy Neesham, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Jimmy Neesham elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep point region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

Garuka Sanketh to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Garuka Sanketh delivers fast ball at good length, Janith Liyanage goes back and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Janith Liyanage to just 1 run.

Garuka Sanketh to Ben McDermott, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Garuka Sanketh to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, goes back, plays defensive shot, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Garuka Sanketh to Janith Liyanage, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Janith Liyanage elegantly goes back into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep point region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

Garuka Sanketh to Ben McDermott, 1 run, Ben McDermott goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

Garuka Sanketh to Ben McDermott, 1 wide, fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Ben McDermott's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.

Garuka Sanketh to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage goes back and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Zahir Khan to Ben McDermott, Six, Six !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump goes forward, launches the inside out shot in the air to the deep cover for six.

Zahir Khan to Ben McDermott, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.

Zahir Khan to Ben McDermott, Six, Six !! What a delivery! legbreak lands right on the stumps, Ben McDermott goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

Zahir Khan to Ben McDermott, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Zahir Khan sends down a sharp delivery, Ben McDermott goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

Zahir Khan to Ben McDermott, 2 runs, legbreak, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays drive, towards the deep point for 2 runs.

Zahir Khan to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, legbreak, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the short cover for 1 run.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Janith Liyanage goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Janith Liyanage, Six, Six !! What a delivery! legbreak lands right on the off stump, Janith Liyanage goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!

Wanindu Hasaranga to Janith Liyanage, Six, Six !! With a brilliant legbreak on the stumps, Janith Liyanage goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular flick shot to long on for a colossal Maximum!

Wanindu Hasaranga to Janith Liyanage, Six, Six !! legbreak is delivered on the stumps, full length, Janith Liyanage goes back, displays great skill by powering flick shot to long off for a magnificent Maximum!

Wanindu Hasaranga to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the square leg.

Zahir Khan to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage goes forward and plays a well-timed drive off an legbreak delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.

Zahir Khan to Ben McDermott, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Ben McDermott goes forward to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

Zahir Khan to Ben McDermott, 2 leg bye, Leg Bye !! legbreak, full length, on the leg stump, Ben McDermott goes forward, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 2 runs.

Zahir Khan to Ben McDermott, 2 runs, Zahir Khan delivers legbreak at full length, Ben McDermott goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.

Zahir Khan to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, legbreak, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays sloge sweep, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Zahir Khan to Ben McDermott, 1 run, Ben McDermott goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben McDermott, 1 run, Wanindu Hasaranga delivers legbreak at full length, Ben McDermott goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the mid off, limits Ben McDermott to just 1 run.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben McDermott, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the mid off.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Janith Liyanage goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Janith Liyanage goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben McDermott, 1 run, Ben McDermott goes back to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Janith Liyanage goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Zahir Khan to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Janith Liyanage goes forward and chunks it towards the deep square leg for 1 run.

Zahir Khan to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Janith Liyanage goes forward and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

Zahir Khan to Ben McDermott, 1 run, Ben McDermott goes back to take legbreak of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

Zahir Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

Zahir Khan to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an legbreak delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, played it to the short cover.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis goes back, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Kamindu Mendis goes forward, it to the long off, races away and finds the boundary.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben McDermott, 1 run, legbreak, good length, on the stumps, Ben McDermott goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards point for 1 run.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Ben McDermott, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, Kamindu Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays drive to the short cover.

Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis goes forward, hits chip shot in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball back of length, on the leg stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Kamindu Mendis no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

Shaheen Afridi to Ben McDermott, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Shaheen Afridi to Ben McDermott, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Ben McDermott goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

Nuwan Thushara to Ben McDermott, 1 run, Ben McDermott goes forward to take fast ball of yorker aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

Nuwan Thushara to Ben McDermott, 2 runs, Ben McDermott goes back and plays a well-timed push off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

Nuwan Thushara to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

Nuwan Thushara to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

Nuwan Thushara to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump. Kamindu Mendis goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards long on, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

Nuwan Thushara to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

Shaheen Afridi to Ben McDermott, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Ben McDermott goes back, hits punch in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

Shaheen Afridi to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.

Shaheen Afridi to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Sadeera Samarawickrama hangs in the crease, trying to hit inside out shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

Shaheen Afridi to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump. Sadeera Samarawickrama hangs in the crease, hits ramp shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

Shaheen Afridi to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

Nuwan Thushara to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward to take outswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

Nuwan Thushara to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

Nuwan Thushara to Ben McDermott, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Ben McDermott goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

Nuwan Thushara to Sadeera Samarawickrama, 1 run, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 1 run.

Nuwan Thushara to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

Shaheen Afridi to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Sadeera Samarawickrama hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

Shaheen Afridi to Sadeera Samarawickrama, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, yorker, on the stumps, Sadeera Samarawickrama goes back, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

Shaheen Afridi to Rubin Hermann, 1 run, Rubin Hermann goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

Shaheen Afridi to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Shaheen Afridi sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Rubin Hermann hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

Shaheen Afridi to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Rubin Hermann goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

Shaheen Afridi to Rubin Hermann, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Rubin Hermann hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.