RESULT

SL vs ENG Commentary, 22 October, 2026

430/8 (49.5 ov)

ENG

429/4 (50 ov)

Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets

Over 50 16 Runs

ENG 429/4

H Brook 202(116) WG Jacks 66(30)

J Liyanage 1-32 (2)

Out

H Brook 202(116)

c S Arachchige b J Liyanage

174.14

49.6 · H Brook c S Arachchige b J Liyanage 202 (116) — Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, no run, c S Arachchige b J Liyanage, Janith Liyanage serves up a full toss on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is safely kept out to bring the innings to a close.

2 49.5

Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Liyanage bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, and they turn quickly to complete two runs.

4 49.4

Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Four, Janith Liyanage serves up a full toss on the stumps. Harry Brook pounces immediately, sending it away to find the boundary rope for four.

2 49.3

Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Janith Liyanage serves a full length ball outside off stump, worked away into the deep for two runs.

2 49.2

Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, 2 runs, A full toss on the stumps from Janith Liyanage, and he works it away to collect two runs.

ENG

Scored 400 in 49.1 overs

400

6 49.1

Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Six, Liyanage lands it on a good length around off stump. Harry Brook connects cleanly and sends it flying all the way over the ropes for six.

Over 49 16 Runs

ENG 413/3

H Brook 186(110) WG Jacks 66(30)

D Madushanka 0-89 (10)

1 48.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka delivers, and the batter steps forward to push it away for one run.

2 48.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Dilshan Madushanka pitches it full outside off stump, and he works it away to collect two runs.

0 48.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, no run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a full length delivery around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run.

WG Jacks

Scored 50 in 25 balls

6 48.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, Six, Dilshan Madushanka serves up a full toss on the stumps. Harry Brook pounces immediately, launching it high and all the way over the ropes for six.

1 48.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Will Jacks, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls full length on the stumps, worked away for one run.

6 48.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Will Jacks, Six, Dilshan Madushanka serves a full length ball outside the off stump. Will Jacks launches it high and clears the ropes for six.

Over 48 24 Runs

ENG 397/3

WG Jacks 59(28) H Brook 177(106)

D Shanaka 0-74 (6)

1 47.6

Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka drops one in short on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one.

4 47.5

Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, Four, Shanaka serves up a full toss on off stump. Will Jacks pounces on the mistake and dispatches it away for four.

2 47.4

Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, 2 runs, Shanaka lands a good length delivery on off stump, worked away into the outfield to hustle back for two. England reach the 150-run stand.

4 47.3

Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, Four, Dasun Shanaka lands a good length delivery on the stumps. Will Jacks presses forward and drags a slog sweep away to find four runs.

6 47.2

Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, Six, Dasun Shanaka delivers a full ball outside off stump. Will Jacks strides forward and slog-sweeps it all the way over the boundary for six. That brings up his fifty.

wd 47.2

Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, 1 wide, Dasun Shanaka lands a good-length delivery outside the off stump, and with the batter pressing forward without offering a stroke, the umpire signals a wide for an extra run.

6 47.1

Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, Six, Dasun Shanaka lands it on a good length on the stumps. Will Jacks clears the ropes for six runs.

Over 47 11 Runs

ENG 373/3

H Brook 177(106) WG Jacks 36(22)

E Malinga 0-91 (10)

4 46.6

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, Four, Eshan Malinga delivers back of a length outside off stump. Harry Brook connects crisply and sends it away for four.

4 46.5

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, Four, Eshan Malinga serves up a full toss on off stump. Harry Brook pounces immediately, sending it away to find the fence for four.

1 46.4

Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, 1 run, Eshan Malinga lands this on a good length outside off stump, tapped away into the gap for a single.

wd 46.4

Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, 1 wide, Eshan Malinga pushes this one full but sprays it too far outside the off stump, conceding an extra run.

0 46.3

Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, no run, Eshan Malinga lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

0 46.2

Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, no run, Eshan Malinga lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and it is defended for no run.

1 46.1

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, 1 run, Eshan Malinga serves a good length delivery on off stump, knocked away for one run.

Over 46 11 Runs

ENG 362/3

H Brook 168(103) WG Jacks 35(19)

A Fernando 1-68 (10)

1 45.6

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, 1 run, Asitha Fernando delivers a good length ball on off stump. The batter presses forward and pushes it away for a single.

4 45.5

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, Four, Asitha Fernando pitches this one full length on the stumps. Harry Brook steps forward and sends it away to find the boundary for four.

ENG

Scored 350 in 45.4 overs

350

1 45.4

Asitha Fernando to Will Jacks, 1 run, Asitha Fernando serves a full toss on off stump, knocked away to rotate the strike for one.

0 45.3

Asitha Fernando to Will Jacks, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter presses forward and blocks it solidly.

1 45.2

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, 1 run, Asitha Fernando bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.

4 45.1

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, Four, Asitha Fernando serves a full length delivery down the leg stump. Harry Brook clips it away cleanly to send it racing to the fence for four.

Over 45 13 Runs

ENG 351/3

WG Jacks 34(17) H Brook 158(99)

E Malinga 0-80 (9)

H Brook

Scored 150 in 97 balls

150

0 44.6

Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, no run, Eshan Malinga lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run.

1 44.5

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, 1 run, Eshan Malinga serves a full length delivery outside the off stump, pushed away to turn the strike over with a single.

6 44.4

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, Six, Eshan Malinga serves this up on a good length around off stump. Harry Brook presses forward and sends it soaring all the way over the ropes for six.

1 44.3

Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, 1 run, Pitched on a full length around off stump, and pushed away to rotate the strike for one.

4 44.2

Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, Four, Eshan Malinga serves a full delivery outside off stump. Will Jacks drives it through the gap, sending the ball crashing into the boundary rope for four. That also brings up the hundred-run partnership between the pair.

wd 44.2

Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, 1 wide, Eshan Malinga pushes this full-length delivery well wide outside off stump, gifting an extra to the total.

0 44.1

Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, no run, Eshan Malinga pushes this one full on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

Over 44 15 Runs

ENG 338/3

H Brook 151(97) WG Jacks 29(13)

A Fernando 1-57 (9)

4 43.6

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, Four, Asitha Fernando bowls a fast delivery on a good length in line with the stumps. Stepping forward, Harry Brook switches his hands for a reverse sweep and sends it away for four.

1 43.5

Asitha Fernando to Will Jacks, 1 leg bye, Asitha Fernando lands a good-length ball on the stumps. He leans forward, missing the stroke, and they collect a leg bye.

nb 43.5

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, 2 no ball, Asitha Fernando oversteps and delivers a good-length ball on the stumps. Harry Brook presses forward to drive for a single, adding two to the total with the no-ball.

4 43.4

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, Four, Asitha Fernando serves this full on off stump. Harry Brook drives it crisply, beating the infield to send it racing away for four.

0 43.3

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, no run, Asitha Fernando fires in a pinpoint yorker right on the stumps, and the batter can only dig it out for no run.

4 43.2

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, Four, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length right on the stumps. Harry Brook meets it cleanly to find the boundary for four.

0 43.1

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, no run, Asitha Fernando nails a yorker targeting the leg stump. The batter is unable to get it away for a run.

Over 43 14 Runs

ENG 323/3

H Brook 138(91) WG Jacks 29(12)

E Malinga 0-67 (8)

1 42.6

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, 1 run, Eshan Malinga delivers a full length ball on the stumps, worked away for one run.

1 42.5

Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, 1 run, Eshan Malinga serves a full toss outside off stump, and the batter punches it away for a single.

wd 42.5

Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, 1 wide, Eshan Malinga sprays a full delivery well outside off stump, and the umpire signals a wide.

4 42.4

Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, Four, Eshan Malinga bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Will Jacks finds the boundary, picking up four runs.

ENG

Scored 300 in 42.3 overs

300

1 42.3

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, 1 run, Eshan Malinga delivers a full ball on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike with a single.

6 42.2

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, Six, Eshan Malinga delivers a full length ball on the stumps. Harry Brook launches it cleanly over the ropes for six. That stroke brings up his half-century in style.

0 42.1

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, no run, Eshan Malinga delivers a full-length ball targeting the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.

Over 42 16 Runs

ENG 309/3

H Brook 130(87) WG Jacks 24(10)

D Madushanka 0-73 (9)

1 41.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.

1 41.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Will Jacks, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on off stump, and the batter works it away for one.

4 41.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Will Jacks, Four, Madushanka serves a good-length ball around off stump. Will Jacks seizes on it immediately, sending it away for four.

4 41.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Will Jacks, Four, Dilshan Madushanka bowls this on a good length around off stump. Will Jacks connects cleanly, sending the ball away to the fence for four.

2 41.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Will Jacks, 2 runs, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length ball on the stumps. He presses forward and works it away to take two.

4 41.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Will Jacks, Four, Dilshan Madushanka lands this on a good length on the stumps. Will Jacks strides forward and sends it away for four.

Over 41 20 Runs

ENG 293/3

H Brook 129(86) WG Jacks 9(5)

D Shanaka 0-50 (5)

4 40.6

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, Four, Shanaka lands it on a good length outside off stump. Harry Brook dispatches it away cleanly to pick up four runs and bring up their fifty-run partnership.

4 40.5

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, Four, Dasun Shanaka lands it on a good length around off stump. Harry Brook finds the gap to send it away for four.

6 40.4

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, Six, Dasun Shanaka lands it on a good length on the stumps. Harry Brook clears the ropes with a clean strike for six.

2 40.3

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Dasun Shanaka lands a good length delivery on off stump, worked away to pick up two runs.

0 40.2

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, no run, Dasun Shanaka bowls a full-length delivery on off stump, and the batter defends it for no run.

H Brook

Scored 100 in 75 balls

100

4 40.1

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, Four, Dasun Shanaka bowls a full-length delivery on off stump. Harry Brook meets it cleanly to send it away for four.

Over 40 14 Runs

ENG 273/3

H Brook 109(80) WG Jacks 9(5)

A Fernando 1-43 (8)

1 39.6

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, 1 run, Asitha Fernando bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one to close out the over.

1 39.5

Asitha Fernando to Will Jacks, 1 run, Asitha Fernando pitches it full on the stumps, and it is worked away to rotate the strike with a single.

1 39.4

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, 1 run, Asitha Fernando lands it full on the stumps, and it is nudged away for a single.

ENG

Scored 250 in 39.3 overs

250

0 39.3

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run.

ENG

Scored 250 in 39.3 overs

250

nb 39.3

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, 3 no ball, Full-length delivery on the stumps from Asitha Fernando, called a no-ball, and Harry Brook leans forward to flick it away for two runs.

4 39.2

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, Four, Asitha Fernando lands it back of a length outside off stump. Harry Brook dispatches it through the gap to collect four.

4 39.1

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, Four, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around off stump. Harry Brook connects crisply and sends it away to the fence for four.

Over 39 11 Runs

ENG 259/3

WG Jacks 8(4) H Brook 97(74)

D Madushanka 0-57 (8)

4 38.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Will Jacks, Four, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a full length delivery attacking the stumps. Will Jacks presses forward and sends it away to the fence for four.

2 38.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Will Jacks, 2 runs, Dilshan Madushanka bowls back of a length on the stumps. He steps forward and works it away for two.

1 38.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.

4 38.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, Four, Dilshan Madushanka targets the base of off stump with a yorker. Harry Brook jams his bat down in time and sends it away for four.

0 38.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.

0 38.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, no run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, defended back for no run.

Over 38 4 Runs

ENG 248/3

H Brook 92(70) WG Jacks 2(2)

A Fernando 1-29 (7)

1 37.6

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, 1 run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away to take one run.

0 37.5

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, no run, Asitha Fernando pitches it full outside off stump. The batter gets forward and blocks it solidly.

1 37.4

Asitha Fernando to Will Jacks, 1 run, Asitha Fernando hits the deck back of a length on the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and ramps it away for one.

1 37.3

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, 1 run, Asitha Fernando bowls back of a length on the stumps, and he hangs back to pull away for one run.

1 37.2

Asitha Fernando to Will Jacks, 1 run, Good length delivery on off stump from Asitha Fernando, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

Out

J Root 69(66)

c D Wellalage b A Fernando

104.55

37.1 · J Root c D Wellalage b A Fernando 69 (66) — Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, no run, c D Wellalage b A Fernando, Asitha Fernando hits the deck hard with a back of a length delivery aimed straight at the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.

Over 37 16 Runs

ENG 244/2

H Brook 90(67) J Root 69(65)

E Malinga 0-53 (7)

4 36.6

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, Four, Eshan Malinga drops it short in line with the stumps, and Harry Brook seizes on it immediately. He powers it away to collect four runs.

wd 36.6

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, 1 wide, Eshan Malinga delivers on a good length outside off, but strays beyond the marker as the batter presses forward, conceding a wide.

wd 36.6

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, 1 wide, Eshan Malinga aims for a yorker outside off stump, but pushes it too far across the line and concedes a wide.

0 36.5

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, no run, Full length delivery pitched outside the off stump, and he is unable to find a way through.

6 36.4

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, Six, Eshan Malinga serves up a full toss on leg stump. Harry Brook dispatches it cleanly over the ropes for six.

4 36.3

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, Four, Eshan Malinga serves this one full length and straight on the stumps. Harry Brook capitalizes immediately, sending the ball away for four.

0 36.2

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, no run, Eshan Malinga spears in a yorker down leg, and the batter cannot beat the field for no run.

0 36.1

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, no run, Eshan Malinga lands a good length delivery on the off stump line, and the batter defends it away for no run.

Over 36 11 Runs

ENG 228/2

J Root 69(65) H Brook 76(61)

D Wellalage 2-56 (10)

4 35.6

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, Four, Dunith Wellalage lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Joe Root presses forward and works a flick shot away to collect four.

0 35.5

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, no run, Wellalage bowls a full length on the stumps, and Root keeps it out with no run.

2 35.4

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, 2 runs, Dunith Wellalage lands a good-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it away for two runs.

4 35.3

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, Four, Wellalage lands this on a good length around off stump. Joe Root meets it cleanly, sending the ball away to collect four runs.

0 35.2

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.

1 35.1

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.

Over 35 8 Runs

ENG 217/2

J Root 59(60) H Brook 75(60)

E Malinga 0-37 (6)

0 34.6

Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, no run, Eshan Malinga delivers a full length ball outside off, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run.

1 34.5

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, 1 run, Pitched on a full length targeting the stumps by Eshan Malinga, pushed away to turn the strike over for one.

1 34.4

Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, 1 run, Eshan Malinga hits a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one.

J Root

Scored 50 in 54 balls

4 34.3

Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, Four, Eshan Malinga lands this on a good length in the channel outside off stump. Joe Root finds the gap to send it away for four.

ENG

Scored 200 in 34.2 overs

200

0 34.2

Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, no run, Eshan Malinga hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to defend.

2 34.1

Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, 2 runs, Good length around off stump from Eshan Malinga, met on the front foot to take two runs. That brings up Joe Root's half-century.

Over 34 11 Runs

ENG 209/2

H Brook 74(59) J Root 52(55)

D Wellalage 2-45 (9)

2 33.6

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away to collect two runs.

0 33.5

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands this on a good length on the stumps. Kept out safely for no run.

1 33.4

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is worked away for one.

4 33.3

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, Four, Wellalage lands this on a good length around off stump. Joe Root finds the boundary to take four runs. That brings up his fifty.

4 33.2

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, Four, Full length on the off stump from Dunith Wellalage. Joe Root meets it cleanly and sends it away for four.

0 33.1

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run.

Over 33 5 Runs

ENG 198/2

H Brook 72(57) J Root 43(51)

E Malinga 0-29 (5)

0 32.6

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, no run, Eshan Malinga aims a full delivery at leg stump, and the batter cannot find a run.

4 32.5

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, Four, Eshan Malinga drops it back of a length on the stumps. Harry Brook stands tall and cracks it away to find the fence for four.

0 32.4

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, no run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Eshan Malinga, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run.

0 32.3

Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, no run, Eshan Malinga serves up a full toss on off stump, but he cannot find a way through for a run.

1 32.2

Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, 1 run, Eshan Malinga lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run.

0 32.1

Eshan Malinga to Joe Root, no run, Eshan Malinga serves a full length delivery around off stump, and the batter pushes it away for no run.

Over 32 3 Runs

ENG 193/2

J Root 42(49) H Brook 68(53)

D Wellalage 2-34 (8)

1 31.6

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, 1 run, Wellalage lands this on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.

0 31.5

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length on the stumps, defended back for no run.

1 31.4

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and he pushes it away for one.

0 31.3

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.

1 31.2

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, 1 run, Wellalage lands this on a good length around the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.

0 31.1

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is defended for no run.

Over 31 16 Runs

ENG 190/2

H Brook 67(51) J Root 40(45)

D Madushanka 0-46 (7)

0 30.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, no run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls back of a length on the stumps. He defends it cleanly to complete the over.

1 30.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls short outside off, and the batter works it away to rotate the strike with a single.

1 30.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls back of a length outside the off stump, and he works it away to take one run.

6 30.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, Six, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Harry Brook clears the boundary rope for six.

4 30.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, Four, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Harry Brook finds the boundary, picking up four runs. England bring up their hundred-run partnership.

4 30.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, Four, Dilshan Madushanka delivers back of a length outside the off stump. Harry Brook latches on and sends it away for four.

Over 30 4 Runs

ENG 174/2

H Brook 52(46) J Root 39(44)

D Wellalage 2-31 (7)

1 29.6

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, nudged away to take one run.

1 29.5

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, 1 run, Wellalage bowls a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.

0 29.4

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, no run, Wellalage bowls a good length off-break on the stumps. He steps forward and defends solidly.

H Brook

Scored 50 in 42 balls

1 29.3

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one.

0 29.2

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands a good length ball on the stumps. He hangs back in the crease and pushes it firmly into the field to prevent any run.

1 29.1

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length at the stumps, and he steps forward to work away one run.

Over 29 3 Runs

ENG 170/2

H Brook 50(43) J Root 37(41)

A Fernando 0-25 (6)

0 28.6

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run to end the over.

1 28.5

Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Asitha Fernando, the batter gets forward to work it away for a single.

0 28.4

Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, no run, Asitha Fernando hits a good length around off stump. The batter gets forward to defend, no run taken.

1 28.3

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, 1 run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and pushes it away for one.

1 28.2

Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, 1 run, Pitched on a full length targeted at the stumps, turned away to rotate the strike for one.

0 28.1

Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run.

Over 28 12 Runs

ENG 167/2

H Brook 49(41) J Root 35(37)

D Shanaka 0-30 (4)

0 27.6

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, no run, Dasun Shanaka hits a good length around off stump, and the batter presses forward only to play and miss. No run to finish the over.

4 27.5

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, Four, Dasun Shanaka lands it on a good length around off stump. Harry Brook presses forward and drives it away for four runs to bring up his fifty.

wd 27.5

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, 1 wide, Shanaka drops one short outside off stump, but it veers too wide as the batter steps forward. An extra to the total.

1 27.4

Dasun Shanaka to Joe Root, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka lands it back of a length on the stumps, worked away for one run.

1 27.3

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka drops one in back of a length outside off stump, and he works it away for one run.

1 27.2

Dasun Shanaka to Joe Root, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Dasun Shanaka, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

ENG

Scored 150 in 27.1 overs

150

4 27.1

Dasun Shanaka to Joe Root, Four, Dasun Shanaka lands it on a good length on the stumps. Joe Root gets hold of it and sends it away for four.

Over 27 6 Runs

ENG 155/2

J Root 29(34) H Brook 44(38)

A Fernando 0-22 (5)

1 26.6

Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, 1 run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away into the open space for one.

1 26.5

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, 1 run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one.

1 26.4

Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, 1 run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.

1 26.3

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, 1 run, Asitha Fernando delivers back of a length on the stumps, worked away for one run.

1 26.2

Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, 1 run, Asitha Fernando delivers, and the batter works it away to take one run.

1 26.1

Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, 1 bye, Asitha Fernando bowls back of a length on the stumps as the batter presses forward to flick, sneaking through for one bye.

Over 26 16 Runs

ENG 149/2

H Brook 42(35) J Root 26(31)

J Liyanage 0-16 (1)

1 25.6

Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, 1 run, Liyanage lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one.

1 25.5

Janith Liyanage to Joe Root, 1 run, Janith Liyanage lands it back of a length around off stump, and he steers it away for one.

1 25.4

Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, 1 run, Janith Liyanage drops it back of a length outside off stump, and he presses forward to slog sweep for a single.

2 25.3

Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Good length on the stumps, pushed forward into the gap to collect two runs.

6 25.2

Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Six, Janith Liyanage lands it on a good length in line with the stumps. Harry Brook clears the ropes with a clean strike for six.

4 25.1

Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, Four, Janith Liyanage lands it on a good length on the stumps. Harry Brook dispatches it cleanly to find the boundary for four.

wd 25.1

Janith Liyanage to Harry Brook, 1 wide, Janith Liyanage drops it back of a length on the stumps, but it veers wide as the batter steps forward. Extra conceded.

Over 25 3 Runs

ENG 133/2

J Root 25(30) H Brook 28(30)

D Madushanka 0-30 (6)

0 24.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, no run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Dilshan Madushanka, defended away safely for no run.

0 24.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it away for no run.

1 24.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls back of a length on the stumps, worked away for one run.

1 24.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka serves a full delivery on off stump, knocked away for one.

1 24.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka serves a good length delivery on off stump, tapped away to rotate the strike for one.

0 24.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter blocks it solidly for no run.

Over 24 13 Runs

ENG 130/2

J Root 24(27) H Brook 26(27)

K Mendis 0-17 (2)

0 23.6

Kamindu Mendis to Joe Root, no run, Kamindu Mendis pitches this full outside off, and the batter is unable to take any runs from it.

0 23.5

Kamindu Mendis to Joe Root, no run, Kamindu Mendis lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.

1 23.4

Kamindu Mendis to Harry Brook, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis lands this on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed away for a single.

6 23.3

Kamindu Mendis to Harry Brook, Six, Kamindu Mendis lands it on a good length around off stump. Harry Brook launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, bringing up the fifty-run partnership.

6 23.2

Kamindu Mendis to Harry Brook, Six, Kamindu Mendis lands it on a good length around off stump. Harry Brook lofts it cleanly, sending the ball all the way over the ropes for six.

0 23.1

Kamindu Mendis to Harry Brook, no run, Kamindu Mendis pitches this back of a length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

Over 23 2 Runs

ENG 117/2

H Brook 13(23) J Root 24(25)

D Madushanka 0-27 (5)

1 22.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on off stump, tapped away to rotate the strike for one.

0 22.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, no run, Dilshan Madushanka delivers full outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

0 22.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run.

0 22.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, no run, Dilshan Madushanka serves a full toss on the stumps, and the batter pushes it away for no run.

1 22.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, 1 run, Worked away off the pitch for one run, rotating the strike over to the other end.

0 22.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.

Over 22 4 Runs

ENG 115/2

J Root 23(23) H Brook 12(19)

K Mendis 0-4 (1)

1 21.6

Kamindu Mendis to Joe Root, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length around off, he hangs back in the crease and works it away for one.

1 21.5

Kamindu Mendis to Harry Brook, 1 run, Hanging back in the crease, he cuts the off-spin delivery from a good length on off stump for a single.

0 21.4

Kamindu Mendis to Harry Brook, no run, Kamindu Mendis flights an off-break full on the stumps. The batter presses forward and blocks it solidly.

0 21.3

Kamindu Mendis to Harry Brook, no run, Kamindu Mendis lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter presses forward and defends it safely to produce no run.

0 21.2

Kamindu Mendis to Harry Brook, no run, Kamindu Mendis lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter strides forward to block and keeps it out safely.

2 21.1

Kamindu Mendis to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Pushed through on a good length around off stump, and he leans forward to flick it away for two runs.

Over 21 1 Runs

ENG 111/2

J Root 22(22) H Brook 9(14)

D Madushanka 0-25 (4)

0 20.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, no run, Dilshan Madushanka pushes a full ball outside off stump at pace. The batter presses forward and misses.

0 20.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, no run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a short delivery outside off stump at pace. The batter presses forward and leaves it alone.

0 20.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, no run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good-length delivery around off stump. The batter presses forward and clips it with a flick shot, but the ball is quickly stopped.

0 20.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, no run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length ball around off stump. The batter presses forward and defends it safely.

1 20.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length ball around off stump, and the batter presses forward defensively to take one run.

0 20.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, no run, Dilshan Madushanka delivers back of a length on off stump. The batter moves forward to defend it, stopping the ball right there.

Over 20 3 Runs

ENG 110/2

H Brook 8(12) J Root 22(18)

D Wellalage 2-27 (6)

1 19.6

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, 1 run, Pushed on a good length straight at the stumps, turned away to rotate the strike for one.

1 19.5

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage serves a full-length delivery on the stumps, worked away to take one run.

1 19.4

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.

0 19.3

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, no run, Wellalage lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely.

0 19.2

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it away safely.

0 19.1

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.

Over 19 5 Runs

ENG 107/2

H Brook 6(7) J Root 21(17)

D Shanaka 0-18 (3)

1 18.6

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka lands a good length delivery on off stump, worked away for one.

1 18.5

Dasun Shanaka to Joe Root, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka delivers a full length ball on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it away for one.

ENG

Scored 100 in 18.4 overs

100

0 18.4

Dasun Shanaka to Joe Root, no run, Dasun Shanaka lands a good-length delivery in line with the stumps. The batter leans forward to push it away defensively, and the ball is stopped without a run.

2 18.3

Dasun Shanaka to Joe Root, 2 runs, Dasun Shanaka lands a good length ball on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it away for two.

1 18.2

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka lands it on a good length around off stump, and he pushes it away for one.

0 18.1

Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, no run, Dasun Shanaka lands a good length delivery on off stump, and the batter defends it away for no run.

Over 18 6 Runs

ENG 102/2

H Brook 4(4) J Root 18(14)

D Wellalage 2-24 (5)

1 17.6

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length at the stumps, turned away for a single.

1 17.5

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for one run.

1 17.4

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

0 17.3

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends. Another dot ball to keep things tight.

2 17.2

Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and they hurry back to collect two runs.

1 17.1

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage pushes a full-length ball on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

Over 17 11 Runs

ENG 96/2

J Root 16(12) H Brook 0(0)

D Shanaka 0-13 (2)

1 16.6

Dasun Shanaka to Joe Root, 1 run, Full length delivery outside off stump, pushed away to pick up a single.

4 16.5

Dasun Shanaka to Joe Root, Four, Dasun Shanaka lands it on a good length around the stumps. Joe Root meets it cleanly and sends it away to the fence for four.

0 16.4

Dasun Shanaka to Joe Root, no run, Dasun Shanaka hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run.

2 16.3

Dasun Shanaka to Joe Root, 2 runs, Back of a length on the stumps from Dasun Shanaka, he steps forward and collects two runs.

4 16.2

Dasun Shanaka to Joe Root, Four, Dasun Shanaka lands it on a good length in line with the stumps. Joe Root beats the infield and picks up four.

0 16.1

Dasun Shanaka to Joe Root, no run, Dasun Shanaka lands a good length delivery on off stump, and the batter defends it for no run.

Over 16 7 Runs

ENG 85/2

BM Duckett 29(39) J Root 5(6)

D Wellalage 2-18 (4)

Out

BM Duckett 29(39)

lbw b D Wellalage

74.36

15.6 · BM Duckett lbw b D Wellalage 29 (39) — Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, no run, lbw b D Wellalage, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, and no run comes off it.

1 15.5

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

2 15.4

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, 2 runs, Wellalage lands this on a good length on the stumps, and they run through for two.

1 15.3

Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Wellalage bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away into the open space for one run.

2 15.2

Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Wellalage lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward and works it away for two.

1 15.1

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, 1 run, Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is nudged away for one.

Over 15 2 Runs

ENG 78/1

BM Duckett 26(36) J Root 1(3)

D Shanaka 0-2 (1)

0 14.6

Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dasun Shanaka lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.

0 14.5

Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dasun Shanaka pitches this one on a full length around off stump. The batter is unable to take any run off it.

0 14.4

Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dasun Shanaka lands a good length delivery on the off stump, and the batter defends safely for no run.

0 14.3

Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dasun Shanaka lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run.

0 14.2

Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dasun Shanaka serves a full length delivery on off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

2 14.1

Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Shanaka bowls back of a length on off stump, and they hurry back to take two runs.

Over 14 2 Runs

ENG 76/1

J Root 1(3) BM Duckett 24(30)

D Wellalage 1-11 (3)

0 13.6

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.

0 13.5

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands this on a good length on the stumps. The batter defends it back to keep it scoreless.

1 13.4

Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, worked away into the gap to rotate the strike with one.

1 13.3

Dunith Wellalage to Joe Root, 1 run, Pushed on a good length around off stump, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

Out

T Banton 50(51)

c J Liyanage b D Wellalage

98.04

13.2 · T Banton c J Liyanage b D Wellalage 50 (51) — Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, no run, c J Liyanage b D Wellalage, Dunith Wellalage lands an off-spinner on a good length targeting the stumps. Tom Banton presses forward to drive, but chips it straight to Janith Liyanage. He departs for fifty off fifty-one deliveries. The bowler had also stumped him once previously.

0 13.1

Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, no run, Wellalage lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it for no run.

Over 13 14 Runs

ENG 74/0

BM Duckett 23(29) T Banton 50(49)

E Malinga 0-24 (4)

4 12.6

Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, Four, Eshan Malinga lands this on a good length in line with the stumps. Ben Duckett finds the fence to collect four runs.

4 12.5

Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, Four, Eshan Malinga delivers on a good length around off stump. Ben Duckett pounces on the offering and sends it away for four.

T Banton

Scored 50 in 48 balls

2 12.4

Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Eshan Malinga delivers back of a length outside off stump, and the batter works it away to collect two runs.

0 12.3

Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, no run, Pitched on a good length outside off by Eshan Malinga. The batter presses forward to cut, but the stroke is stopped.

2 12.2

Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Good length on the stumps from Eshan Malinga, turned away to collect two runs.

2 12.1

Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Pushed on a good length around off stump, he presses forward and works it away to collect two.

Over 12 3 Runs

ENG 60/0

T Banton 50(49) BM Duckett 9(23)

D Wellalage 0-9 (2)

0 11.6

Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands it full length on the stumps. No run is taken.

1 11.5

Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.

1 11.4

Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, 1 run, Pushed away from a good length around off stump to take one. That single brings up a fifty for Tom Banton.

0 11.3

Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it away for no run.

1 11.2

Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.

0 11.1

Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run.

Over 11 3 Runs

ENG 57/0

T Banton 49(46) BM Duckett 7(20)

E Malinga 0-10 (3)

0 10.6

Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, no run, Eshan Malinga lands it on a good length around off stump. No run taken to end the over.

2 10.5

Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, 2 runs, Eshan Malinga delivers back of a length on the stumps, and he goes forward to work it away for two runs. That brings up the half-century for Tom Banton.

ENG

Scored 50 in 10.4 overs

0 10.4

Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, no run, Eshan Malinga serves a full toss outside off stump, but the batter cannot find a way through. No run.

1 10.3

Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, 1 run, He steps forward to a good length delivery on off stump from Eshan Malinga and pushes for one.

0 10.2

Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, no run, Eshan Malinga lands it on a good length right on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.

0 10.1

Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, no run, Eshan Malinga lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends cleanly to find no run.

Over 10 6 Runs

ENG 54/0

BM Duckett 6(17) T Banton 47(43)

D Wellalage 0-6 (1)

1 9.6

Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands a good length ball on the stumps, worked away for one run.

1 9.5

Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, 1 run, Wellalage lands this on a good length in line with the stumps, worked away for a single.

4 9.4

Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, Four, Full length from Dunith Wellalage, slanting on the stumps with off-spin. Tom Banton presses forward and unfurls a reverse sweep to collect four.

0 9.3

Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends. Another dot ball to keep things quiet.

0 9.2

Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands an off-spinner on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward to cut, but the stroke is stopped for no run.

0 9.1

Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands an off-spinner on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward to block, defending it cleanly.

Over 9 1 Runs

ENG 48/0

BM Duckett 5(16) T Banton 42(38)

E Malinga 0-7 (2)

0 8.6

Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, no run, Eshan Malinga bowls a full-length delivery around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run.

0 8.5

Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, no run, Eshan Malinga hits a back of a length outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely through.

1 8.4

Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, 1 run, Pitched on a good length at the stumps, he presses forward and flicks it away to take one.

0 8.3

Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, no run, Eshan Malinga spears in a pinpoint yorker on the stumps, and the batter digs it out defensively.

0 8.2

Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, no run, Eshan Malinga bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, defended cleanly back toward the bowler.

0 8.1

Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, no run, Eshan Malinga lands it on a good length, targeting the stumps. The batter defends firmly for no run.

Over 8 10 Runs

ENG 47/0

BM Duckett 5(14) T Banton 41(34)

A Fernando 0-17 (4)

0 7.6

Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it back of a length outside off. He presses forward to cut, but the ball is stopped for no run.

1 7.5

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, 1 run, Asitha Fernando pitches on a good length around off stump, and the batter steps forward to push a single.

4 7.4

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, Four, Asitha Fernando serves this on a good length around off stump. Tom Banton finds the gap and sends it away for four. That also brings up the fifty partnership for England.

4 7.3

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, Four, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around off stump. Tom Banton attacks the delivery and sends it away to find the boundary for four.

1 7.2

Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Good length delivery on off stump from Asitha Fernando, nudged away to pick up one run.

0 7.1

Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.

Over 7 6 Runs

ENG 37/0

T Banton 32(31) BM Duckett 4(11)

E Malinga 0-6 (1)

0 6.6

Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, no run, Eshan Malinga lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.

4 6.5

Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Four, Eshan Malinga serves a good length delivery on the stumps. Tom Banton attacks it cleanly, sending the ball away to the boundary for four.

0 6.4

Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, no run, Eshan Malinga lands this on a good length in the channel around off stump. The batter lets it pass through without scoring.

1 6.3

Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Eshan Malinga lands this on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run.

0 6.2

Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, no run, Eshan Malinga lands a good-length ball on the stumps, defended cleanly with no run conceded.

0 6.1

Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, no run, Eshan Malinga lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run.

wd 6.1

Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, 1 wide, Eshan Malinga errs in line, spilling a good length delivery down the leg side for a wide.

Over 6 8 Runs

ENG 31/0

T Banton 28(28) BM Duckett 3(8)

D Madushanka 0-24 (3)

0 5.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, no run, Dilshan Madushanka pitches it full on the stumps. The batter keeps it out for no run.

4 5.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Four, Dilshan Madushanka pitches this on a good length around off stump. Tom Banton finds the gap and sends it away to the fence for four.

4 5.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Four, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a short ball on the stumps. Tom Banton seizes on the length and sends it away for four.

0 5.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, no run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, defended back by the batter.

0 5.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run.

0 5.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, no run, Dilshan Madushanka delivers back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely for no run.

Over 5 5 Runs

ENG 23/0

T Banton 20(22) BM Duckett 3(8)

A Fernando 0-7 (3)

1 4.6

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Asitha Fernando, nudged away to pick up a single.

0 4.5

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.

2 4.4

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, 2 runs, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter strides forward to collect two runs.

2 4.3

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, 2 runs, Asitha Fernando delivers one short outside off stump, and the batter steers it away to collect two runs.

0 4.2

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando hits a good length right on the stumps. The batter stays solid and defends it away.

0 4.1

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly for no run.

Over 4 13 Runs

ENG 18/0

T Banton 15(16) BM Duckett 3(8)

D Madushanka 0-16 (2)

1 3.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.

0 3.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely.

0 3.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.

4 3.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Four, Back of a length from Dilshan Madushanka on the stumps. Tom Banton gets on top of the bounce and sends it away for four.

4 3.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Four, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Tom Banton puts it away cleanly to find the boundary for four.

4 3.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Four, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Tom Banton presses forward and punches a clean drive away to collect four runs.

Over 3 2 Runs

ENG 5/0

T Banton 2(10) BM Duckett 3(8)

A Fernando 0-2 (2)

1 2.6

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, 1 run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one run.

0 2.5

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run.

0 2.4

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly. No run taken.

1 2.3

Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one.

0 2.2

Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly for no run.

0 2.1

Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run.

Over 2 3 Runs

ENG 3/0

BM Duckett 2(5) T Banton 1(7)

D Madushanka 0-3 (1)

1 1.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.

0 1.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, defended cleanly with no run conceded.

0 1.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this back of a length outside off stump, and the batter lets it go through. No run.

0 1.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.

1 1.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, 1 run, Madushanka lands it on a good length around the stumps, worked away for one to get off the mark.

1 1.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls on a good length around off stump, and the batter steps forward to push it away for one.

Over 1 0 Runs

ENG 0/0

T Banton 0(6) BM Duckett 0(0)

A Fernando 0-0 (1)

0 0.6

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely to end the maiden over.

0 0.5

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.

0 0.4

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run.

0 0.3

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely for no run.

0 0.2

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando delivers back of a length outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass harmlessly.

0 0.1

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando starts on a good length outside off stump, and the batter defends solidly for no run.

6 49.5

Josh Tongue to Janith Liyanage, Six, Josh Tongue bowls a full length delivery outside off stump. Janith Liyanage launches it cleanly over the ropes for six to seal the contest.

1 49.4

Josh Tongue to Asitha Fernando, 1 run, Josh Tongue bowls a full delivery wide outside off, and the batter works it away for a single.

Out

E Malinga 0(1)

b JC Tongue

0.00

49.3 · E Malinga b JC Tongue 0 (1) — Josh Tongue to Eshan Malinga, no run, b JC Tongue, Josh Tongue fires in a yorker right on the stumps, and Eshan Malinga has to depart. It is another crucial blow at the death for Sri Lanka. The steep chase just got even tougher with seven needed from three.

Out

D Wellalage 8(7)

b JC Tongue

114.29

49.2 · D Wellalage b JC Tongue 8 (7) — Josh Tongue to Dunith Wellalage, no run, b JC Tongue, Josh Tongue lands a good-length delivery right in line with the stumps, and the batter fails to score. A crucial dot ball in this tight chase.

1 49.1

Josh Tongue to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Josh Tongue delivers back of a length on the stumps, nudged away for one to bring the target closer.

Over 49 5 Runs

SL 422/6

J Liyanage 54(25) D Wellalage 8(6)

J Overton 1-77 (10)

1 48.6

Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Jamie Overton serves a full-length ball on the stumps, worked away for one to keep the chase moving along.

0 48.5

Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, no run, Jamie Overton pushes this full on off stump, and the batter fails to pierce the gap. That keeps the equation at nine required from seven deliveries.

J Liyanage

Scored 50 in 21 balls

1 48.4

Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Jamie Overton delivers one back of a length on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike with a single.

0 48.3

Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Jamie Overton pounds a back-of-a-length ball on the stumps, and the batter cannot beat the field. With just ten needed, there is no urge to rush.

2 48.2

Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage, 2 runs, Overton pitches on a good length outside off, and he cuts from the crease to collect two runs.

1 48.1

Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Jamie Overton lands this on a good length around off stump, worked away for one as the target draws closer.

Over 48 11 Runs

SL 417/6

D Wellalage 5(3) J Liyanage 52(22)

WG Jacks 0-41 (5)

4 47.6

Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage, Four, Will Jacks fires in a yorker on the stumps. Dunith Wellalage jams it away to find the boundary, making the chase look increasingly comfortable.

1 47.5

Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Will Jacks pitches this one full length outside off stump, worked away for one run to keep the chase comfortable.

4 47.4

Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, Four, A full toss on off stump from Will Jacks. Janith Liyanage hangs back in his crease and chips it over the infield for four, bringing the required equation down without any alarms.

Scored 400 in 47.3 overs

400

1 47.3

Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Pitched on a full length on the stumps by Will Jacks, and the batter punches it away to take one run.

0 47.2

Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Will Jacks bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease to cut, but cannot find a gap.

1 47.1

Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Will Jacks serves a full toss at the stumps, turned away to rotate the strike with a single.

Over 47 19 Runs

SL 406/6

S Arachchige 13(8) J Liyanage 46(19)

S Curran 2-103 (9)

Out

S Arachchige 13(8)

c WG Jacks b S Curran

162.50

46.6 · S Arachchige c WG Jacks b S Curran 13 (8) — Sam Curran to Sahan Arachchige, no run, c WG Jacks b S Curran, Sam Curran slips in a full toss on the stumps, and the batter fails to beat the field for no run. The target remains twenty-four runs away with three overs to go.

4 46.5

Sam Curran to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Sam Curran lands this on a good length down leg. Sahan Arachchige helps it away cleanly to pick up four, keeping the chase firmly in hand.

1 46.4

Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump by Sam Curran, and nudged away to rotate the strike for one.

6 46.3

Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, Six, Sam Curran lands it on a good length on the stumps. Janith Liyanage launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, keeping the chase moving along comfortably.

4 46.2

Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, Four, Sam Curran serves this on a good length outside off stump. Janith Liyanage cracks it away, sending the ball racing past the ropes for four in this tense chase.

4 46.1

Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, Four, Sam Curran pitches it full outside off stump. Janith Liyanage leans forward to send it away for four, keeping the chase alive in a tight finish.

Over 46 10 Runs

SL 387/5

S Arachchige 9(6) J Liyanage 31(15)

WG Jacks 0-30 (4)

0 45.6

Will Jacks to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Will Jacks bowls a full-length ball targeting the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is a valuable dot ball with the chase tight.

1 45.5

Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Will Jacks, and the batter works it away to take one run.

3 45.4

Will Jacks to Sahan Arachchige, 3 runs, Pushed through on a good length around off stump, and he hangs back in the crease to work three runs.

1 45.3

Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Will Jacks, and it is knocked away for a single in this tight chase.

1 45.2

Will Jacks to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Full length outside off from Will Jacks, pushed away to turn the strike over with a single.

4 45.1

Will Jacks to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Will Jacks lands this on a good length outside off stump. Sahan Arachchige latches onto it and sends it away for four to keep Sri Lanka right in this tight chase.

Over 45 14 Runs

SL 377/5

J Liyanage 29(13) S Arachchige 1(2)

J Overton 1-72 (9)

4 44.6

Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, Four, Jamie Overton pitches this one on a full length around off stump. Janith Liyanage cracks it away to find four valuable runs in this tight chase.

1 44.5

Jamie Overton to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one as the chase stays tight.

0 44.4

Jamie Overton to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Jamie Overton hits a back of a length line outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is a dot ball in a tight chase.

1 44.3

Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length outside off stump, worked away for one as the chase tightens.

4 44.2

Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, Four, Jamie Overton drops it back of a length outside off. Janith Liyanage stays deep in his crease and slaps a cut away to collect four vital runs in this tight chase.

4 44.1

Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, Four, Jamie Overton drops it in short of a length on off stump. Janith Liyanage takes it on and finds the fence for four in a tense chase.

Over 44 13 Runs

SL 363/5

D Shanaka 97(50) J Liyanage 16(9)

L Dawson 1-71 (10)

Scored 350 in 43.6 overs

350

Out

D Shanaka 97(50)

c T Banton b L Dawson

194.00

43.6 · D Shanaka c T Banton b L Dawson 97 (50) — Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, c T Banton b L Dawson, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter cannot pierce the field, pushing it away for no run as the required rate creeps higher in this tight chase.

1 43.5

Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Liam Dawson bowls full length on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one run.

6 43.4

Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, Six, Liam Dawson serves this full outside off stump. Janith Liyanage launches it cleanly over the boundary ropes for six to keep the chase moving smoothly.

4 43.3

Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, Four, Liam Dawson bowls a good-length delivery in line with the stumps. Janith Liyanage finds the boundary with a firm hit to beat the ropes. Four critical runs added to the chase.

1 43.2

Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Liam Dawson, worked away to rotate the strike for a single.

1 43.1

Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Jacks lands this on a good length around off stump, worked away for one in this tight chase.

Over 43 20 Runs

SL 350/4

D Shanaka 96(48) J Liyanage 4(5)

S Curran 1-84 (8)

6 42.6

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Sam Curran drops it back of a length down the leg side. Dasun Shanaka helps it cleanly over the ropes for six, keeping the steep chase within reach.

0 42.5

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Sam Curran spears a full length ball straight on the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a way through.

6 42.4

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Sam Curran pitches this one full outside the off stump. Dasun Shanaka gets under it and sends the ball soaring over the ropes for six, keeping the chase alive in a tight contest.

1 42.3

Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls a good-length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run into the outfield. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.

1 42.2

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Sam Curran lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter punches it away to take one run.

6 42.1

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Curran pitches back of a length on leg stump. Dasun Shanaka clears the ropes for six to chip away at a steep target.

Over 42 4 Runs

SL 330/4

D Shanaka 77(43) J Liyanage 3(4)

WG Jacks 0-20 (3)

1 41.6

Will Jacks to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Will Jacks bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one as the steep required rate climbs.

0 41.5

Will Jacks to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Will Jacks delivers a full length ball targeting the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.

2 41.4

Will Jacks to Dasun Shanaka, 2 runs, Will Jacks serves a full-length off-spinner outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease and punches it away for two runs.

0 41.3

Will Jacks to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Pushed full outside off stump by Will Jacks, and the batter eases it away to take one run.

1 41.2

Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Pitched on a full length outside off stump by Will Jacks, and pushed away for one.

0 41.1

Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, no run, Will Jacks serves a full-length ball outside off stump. The batter cannot squeeze it away, adding to the mounting pressure in this steep chase.

Over 41 5 Runs

SL 326/4

J Liyanage 2(2) D Shanaka 74(39)

S Curran 1-64 (7)

1 40.6

Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Good length from Curran on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one.

1 40.5

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls a full-length ball on the stumps, worked away for one as the chase tightens.

0 40.4

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Sam Curran bowls a dot ball as the batter fails to find a way through. With the asking rate climbing in this tight chase, that is another precious delivery ticked off.

1 40.3

Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one.

Out

Pavan Rathnayake 130(106)

c T Banton b S Curran

122.64

40.2 · Pavan Rathnayake c T Banton b S Curran 130 (106) — Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, c T Banton b S Curran, Sam Curran serves a full length ball outside the off stump, and the batter cannot beat the ring. It is a dot ball that keeps the required rate climbing in this tight chase.

2 40.1

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Sam Curran pitches it full outside off stump, and the batter punches it away to collect two runs.

Over 40 12 Runs

SL 321/3

D Shanaka 73(37) Pavan Rathnayake 128(104)

JC Tongue 1-71 (8)

4 39.6

Josh Tongue to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length around the stumps. Dasun Shanaka dispatches it away to beat the field for four in this tight chase.

1 39.5

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Josh Tongue nails a yorker on off stump, and it is jammed away for one run.

1 39.4

Josh Tongue to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Josh Tongue bowls a good length ball on off stump, allowing just one run in this tight chase.

Scored 300 in 39.3 overs

300

1 39.3

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pitched on a full length around off stump by Josh Tongue, and it is nudged away for one run.

4 39.2

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Josh Tongue drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake punishes it away to find the fence for four vital runs in this chase.

1 39.1

Josh Tongue to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Josh Tongue bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, and it is nudged away for a single.

Over 39 17 Runs

SL 309/3

Pavan Rathnayake 122(101) D Shanaka 67(34)

G Atkinson 0-57 (7)

2 38.6

Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Full length delivery outside off stump from Gus Atkinson. He presses forward and gathers two runs to the chase.

1 38.5

Gus Atkinson to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one to keep the chase moving along.

D Shanaka

Scored 50 in 30 balls

6 38.4

Gus Atkinson to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Gus Atkinson pitches it full on the stumps, and the batter goes forward into a clean slog sweep. Dasun Shanaka gets plenty on it to send the ball over the ropes for six in a tight chase.

1 38.3

Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.

4 38.2

Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Gus Atkinson lands this on a good length around off stump. Pavan Rathnayake beats the field to collect four runs in this tight chase. He reaches his half-century with that boundary.

wd 38.2

Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 wide, Gus Atkinson sprays this one well astray, conceding an extra as the required rate keeps climbing.

2 38.1

Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Gus Atkinson bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, and he presses forward to push it away for two runs.

Over 38 18 Runs

SL 292/3

D Shanaka 60(32) Pavan Rathnayake 113(97)

S Curran 0-59 (6)

2 37.6

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 2 runs, Sam Curran lands this on a good length outside off stump, and they push hard to come back for two.

6 37.5

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Sam Curran lands it on a good length around the stumps. Dasun Shanaka launches it high over the ropes for six, keeping the steep chase moving. That brings up a century stand between the two.

4 37.4

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Sam Curran pitches this one full on the leg stump. Dasun Shanaka takes full toll and whips it away to the fence for four vital runs in a steep pursuit.

1 37.3

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length delivery targeting leg stump, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

1 37.2

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Sam Curran lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for a single into the steep chase.

4 37.1

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Sam Curran pitches this one on a good length around off stump. Dasun Shanaka sends it away to the ropes for four runs, getting a crucial boundary in this steep chase. That also brings up his fifty.

Over 37 10 Runs

SL 274/3

Pavan Rathnayake 112(96) D Shanaka 43(27)

J Overton 1-58 (8)

0 36.6

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton lands a good length delivery on the off stump. The batter cannot find a run against it.

4 36.5

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Jamie Overton drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and sends it away for four to keep the steep chase moving.

0 36.4

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton directs a short ball outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely through. With the steep required rate climbing, that is another precious dot.

4 36.3

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Jamie Overton serves this one up full outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake pounces immediately, sending it racing away to the fence for four vital runs in this steep chase.

1 36.2

Jamie Overton to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Jamie Overton drops it short outside off, and the batter strides forward to sweep away one run.

1 36.1

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Jamie Overton bowls back of a length outside off stump, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

Over 36 4 Runs

SL 264/3

Pavan Rathnayake 103(91) D Shanaka 42(26)

L Dawson 0-58 (9)

1 35.6

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands a good length delivery on off stump, and he pushes it away for one.

1 35.5

Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Liam Dawson serves a full toss on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

0 35.4

Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Liam Dawson lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter strides forward looking to sweep, but fails to connect.

1 35.3

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.

Pavan Rathnayake

Scored 100 in 87 balls

100

0 35.2

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump. He defends watchfully, unable to pierce the ring.

1 35.1

Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers a full length ball on off stump, nudged away to rotate the strike for one run.

Over 35 10 Runs

SL 260/3

D Shanaka 40(23) Pavan Rathnayake 101(88)

S Curran 0-41 (5)

Scored 250 in 34.6 overs

250

1 34.6

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Sam Curran serves a full delivery around off stump, and the batter punches it away to take one run.

6 34.5

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Sam Curran dishes out a full toss outside off stump. Dasun Shanaka punishes it cleanly over the ropes for six, finding a much-needed maximum in this steep chase.

0 34.4

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Sam Curran hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.

1 34.3

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls full and straight on the stumps, worked away for one run into the steep chase.

2 34.2

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Sam Curran hits a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away to hustle back for two.

0 34.1

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Sam Curran dishes out a full toss on the stumps, but the batter cannot find a way through. It is defended straight back for no run against a demanding required rate.

Over 34 10 Runs

SL 250/3

Pavan Rathnayake 98(85) D Shanaka 33(20)

G Atkinson 0-40 (6)

1 33.6

Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Gus Atkinson attacks the stumps with a full length delivery, and he works it away for one run against the steep target.

4 33.5

Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Atkinson lands one back of a length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake presses forward and sends it away for four, chipping away at the steep target.

4 33.4

Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Leans forward into the stroke to beat the field for four. Pavan Rathnayake picks up a vital boundary with the asking rate climbing steeply.

1 33.3

Gus Atkinson to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Good length from Gus Atkinson on the stumps, worked away for one as the steep required rate continues to climb.

0 33.2

Gus Atkinson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Gus Atkinson pushes the batter onto the front foot, yielding no run with the steep chase looming. The stand between the two reaches fifty.

0 33.1

Gus Atkinson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Gus Atkinson delivers fast and back of a length outside off stump. He hangs back in his crease to defend, keeping it out with no run taken. That brings up the fifty partnership.

Over 33 6 Runs

SL 240/3

D Shanaka 32(17) Pavan Rathnayake 89(82)

S Curran 0-31 (4)

1 32.6

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps, and he eases it away for one to bring up the fifty-run partnership in this steep chase.

0 32.5

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Back of a length from Sam Curran on off stump. The batter presses forward and pushes it away, but the ball is stopped to keep it scoreless in this steep chase.

0 32.4

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Sam Curran lands it on a good length right on the stumps, and the batter defends for no run against the steep asking rate.

4 32.3

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Sam Curran drops it back of a length on the stumps. Dasun Shanaka sends it away to the fence for four vital runs in a tight chase. That boundary brings up the fifty-run partnership.

1 32.2

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length around off stump from Sam Curran, and he pushes it away for a single into the steep chase.

0 32.1

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Good length on off stump from Sam Curran. The batter presses forward to defend and stops the ball.

Over 32 11 Runs

SL 234/3

D Shanaka 27(13) Pavan Rathnayake 88(80)

L Dawson 0-54 (8)

0 31.6

Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Liam Dawson pitches it full around the off stump, and the batter is unable to find a way through. He defends it away to complete a scoreless delivery in this demanding chase.

6 31.5

Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Liam Dawson lands this on a good length on the stumps. Dasun Shanaka launches it over the ropes for six in this tight chase. That hit also raises their fifty partnership.

4 31.4

Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump. Dasun Shanaka attacks it cleanly, sending the ball away to find the fence for four. Valuable runs in a steep pursuit.

0 31.3

Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Liam Dawson bowls a full length delivery on the stumps. There is no run taken against this steep required rate.

1 31.2

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around the stumps, worked away into the open spaces for a single.

0 31.1

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson spears a full length ball on the stumps. He keeps it out safely, but the steep required rate continues to climb.

Over 31 6 Runs

SL 223/3

Pavan Rathnayake 87(78) D Shanaka 17(9)

S Curran 0-25 (3)

1 30.6

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sam Curran serves a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run against the steep asking rate.

0 30.5

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Sam Curran lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out. England keep the boundaries dry as the steep required rate climbs.

1 30.4

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Sam Curran hits a good length around off stump, and the batter punches it away to take one run.

1 30.3

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sam Curran attacks the stumps on a good length, and it is nudged away for a single.

3 30.2

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, 3 runs, Pushed forward against a good length delivery on the stumps from Sam Curran, and they scamper back for three.

0 30.1

Sam Curran to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Sam Curran lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away. A dot to start the over with the required rate steadily mounting.

Over 30 5 Runs

SL 217/3

Pavan Rathnayake 85(75) D Shanaka 13(6)

J Overton 1-48 (7)

0 29.6

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly to close out the over with no run.

4 29.5

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Overton serves a full length delivery outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake meets it firmly and beats the field for four, finding a critical boundary in this steep chase.

0 29.4

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton lands this on a good length, right on the stumps, and the batter cannot get it away in a tight chase.

0 29.3

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and defends it solidly to stop the ball.

0 29.2

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Jamie Overton, pushed defensively from the crease to prevent any run in this tight chase.

Scored 200 in 29.1 overs

200

1 29.1

Jamie Overton to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Jamie Overton drops it in back of a length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one run. The chase remains tight.

Over 29 18 Runs

SL 212/3

D Shanaka 12(5) Pavan Rathnayake 81(70)

JC Tongue 1-59 (7)

1 28.6

Josh Tongue to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length outside off, and the batter works it away for one.

6 28.5

Josh Tongue to Dasun Shanaka, Six, Josh Tongue drops it back of a length outside off stump. Dasun Shanaka latches on and deposits it all the way for six in a demanding chase.

4 28.4

Josh Tongue to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Josh Tongue lands this on a good length outside off stump. Dasun Shanaka sends it away to the fence for four valuable runs in this stiff chase.

1 28.3

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Josh Tongue lands this on a good length outside off stump, and it is pushed away for a single.

0 28.2

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter is unable to find a way through for a run against the steep asking rate.

6 28.1

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, Six, Josh Tongue lands it back of a length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake hammers it cleanly over the boundary for six, taking crucial runs in this steep chase.

Over 28 4 Runs

SL 194/3

Pavan Rathnayake 74(67) D Shanaka 1(2)

J Overton 1-43 (6)

1 27.6

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Jamie Overton bowls a full length delivery on off stump, pushed away to rotate the strike with one.

1 27.5

Jamie Overton to Dasun Shanaka, 1 bye, Jamie Overton lands it back of a length on the stumps. He hangs in his crease and leaves it alone, stealing a bye.

1 27.4

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Full length outside off stump from Jamie Overton, pushed away to collect a single in this steep chase.

0 27.3

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton pitches it on a full length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. He fails to score, keeping the steep chase firmly in check.

1 27.2

Jamie Overton to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Jamie Overton pitches this on a good length down leg, and the batter clips it away for one.

Out

A Fernando 97(83)

c & b J Overton

116.87

27.1 · A Fernando c & b J Overton 97 (83) — Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, no run, c & b J Overton, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length on the stumps. He goes forward to defend, and no run comes from it in this steep chase.

Over 27 12 Runs

SL 190/2

Pavan Rathnayake 72(64) A Fernando 97(82)

JC Tongue 1-41 (6)

0 26.6

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot pierce the infield as the required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.

0 26.5

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue pounds it in back of a length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.

1 26.4

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length outside off stump, tapped away for a single.

1 26.3

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Josh Tongue delivers back of a length on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

6 26.2

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, Six, Josh Tongue drops it in back of a length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease and pulls it over the ropes for six in a tight chase.

4 26.1

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Josh Tongue drops it in back of a length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake pounces on the width and sends it away for four, keeping the chase alive in a tight contest.

Over 26 9 Runs

SL 178/2

Pavan Rathnayake 61(59) A Fernando 96(81)

J Overton 0-40 (5)

1 25.6

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Jamie Overton bowls a full length delivery on off stump, pushed away to retain the strike with one run.

4 25.5

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Jamie Overton pitches this one full on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake drills it away to find the boundary, chipping away at the steep required rate.

1 25.4

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Overton delivers back of a length on the stumps, tucked away for one. That brings up the 150-run partnership.

1 25.3

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Jamie Overton, nudged away for a single. The required rate continues to climb steeply.

1 25.2

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run into the outfield.

1 25.1

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length delivery outside off stump, guided away to rotate the strike with a single.

Over 25 10 Runs

SL 169/2

A Fernando 94(79) Pavan Rathnayake 54(55)

L Dawson 0-43 (7)

0 24.6

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot beat the field to find a run against the steep asking rate.

1 24.5

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.

1 24.4

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.

6 24.3

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, Six, Liam Dawson bowls a good-length ball on the stumps. Avishka Fernando clears the boundary for six, keeping the tempo high in a steep chase.

1 24.2

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson serves a full-length ball on the stumps, worked away for one run into the outfield. The steep chase keeps climbing.

1 24.1

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Liam Dawson, and he leans forward to flick it away for a single.

Over 24 7 Runs

SL 159/2

Pavan Rathnayake 52(53) A Fernando 86(75)

J Overton 0-31 (4)

0 23.6

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends to finish the over with a dot. Sri Lanka still face a steep mountain in this chase.

1 23.5

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Back of a length from Jamie Overton on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.

Scored 150 in 23.4 overs

150

1 23.4

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Jamie Overton lands it back of a length outside off stump, and he works it away for one. The required rate remains steep.

1 23.3

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Jamie Overton drops it short of a good length outside off, guided away for one to keep the steep chase moving.

4 23.2

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, Four, Jamie Overton hits a good length outside off stump, but Fernando stays right in his crease. He pulls it away cleanly to pick up four crucial runs in this steep chase.

Pavan Rathnayake

Scored 50 in 50 balls

0 23.1

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, no run, Jamie Overton hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it back with no run taken. The required rate continues to climb in this massive chase.

Over 23 8 Runs

SL 152/2

A Fernando 80(71) Pavan Rathnayake 51(51)

L Dawson 0-33 (6)

1 22.6

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson bowls a full delivery on the stumps, pushed away for one run to keep the steep chase moving.

1 22.5

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run. The chase remains steep.

1 22.4

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson drops it back of a length outside off stump, and he pushes forward to take one run.

0 22.3

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps. He cannot find a way through and pushes it back harmlessly.

4 22.2

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, Four, Liam Dawson serves a full-length ball down leg stump. Avishka Fernando puts it away to the fence, taking four needed runs against a steep required rate.

1 22.1

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run against the steep asking rate. Pavan Rathnayake reaches a fifty.

Over 22 9 Runs

SL 144/2

Pavan Rathnayake 49(49) A Fernando 74(67)

WG Jacks 0-16 (2)

1 21.6

Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Will Jacks bowls a good length ball around off stump, worked away for one. That single brings up fifty for Pavan Rathnayake.

2 21.5

Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Full length on off stump from Will Jacks, the batter strides forward to push it away for two. That brings up a determined fifty for Pavan Rathnayake in this steep chase.

1 21.4

Will Jacks to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Will Jacks lands it on a good length on the stumps, and he eases it away for one. The steep chase asks for plenty more.

1 21.3

Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Will Jacks lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run against the steep asking rate.

4 21.2

Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Full length delivery on off stump from Will Jacks. Pavan Rathnayake hammers it away to find the fence for four vital runs in this steep chase.

0 21.1

Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Will Jacks lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly. No run taken.

Over 21 4 Runs

SL 135/2

Pavan Rathnayake 41(44) A Fernando 73(66)

L Dawson 0-25 (5)

1 20.6

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.

1 20.5

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Dawson lands this on a good length around off stump, pushed away to rotate the strike with one.

1 20.4

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson bowls full on leg stump, and a single is taken in this steep chase.

0 20.3

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson serves a full-length delivery on the stumps, and it is defended straight back.

1 20.2

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. He steps forward and drives for one.

0 20.1

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. He hangs back in the crease to sweep, but the fielding side cuts it off for no run in this tight chase.

Over 20 7 Runs

SL 131/2

Pavan Rathnayake 39(41) A Fernando 71(63)

WG Jacks 0-7 (1)

0 19.6

Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Will Jacks lands an off-break on a good length around leg stump. The batter strides forward to flick it away, but the fielding side stops it for no run.

1 19.5

Will Jacks to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Will Jacks bowls off-spin on a good length around leg stump, and the batter steps forward to flick it away for a single. The required rate continues to climb in this steep chase.

1 19.4

Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away into the open spaces for one run.

1 19.3

Will Jacks to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Will Jacks bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. Stepping forward, the batter sweeps it away to take one.

4 19.2

Will Jacks to Avishka Fernando, Four, Off-break on a good length on the stumps, and Avishka Fernando presses forward to slog sweep it away. It races away for four to keep the pressure on in this steep chase.

0 19.1

Will Jacks to Avishka Fernando, no run, Will Jacks lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter presses forward and defends solidly.

Over 19 10 Runs

SL 124/2

Pavan Rathnayake 38(39) A Fernando 65(59)

S Curran 0-19 (2)

2 18.6

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Full length on off stump from Sam Curran, the batter goes forward and pushes it away to take two. That brings up the century partnership in this steep chase.

4 18.5

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Sam Curran lands it back of a length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake punishes it to find four important runs in this steep pursuit. That also brings up the century stand between the two.

1 18.4

Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Sam Curran, and he works it away to turn the strike over with one run.

0 18.3

Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sam Curran lands this on a good length in the channel around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. With the steep required rate mounting, another dot ball adds to the task.

1 18.2

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sam Curran lands it on a good length outside the off stump, worked away for one.

2 18.1

Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length outside off, he strides forward to work it away for two runs against the steep required rate.

Over 18 8 Runs

SL 114/2

Pavan Rathnayake 29(35) A Fernando 64(57)

L Dawson 0-21 (4)

1 17.6

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson drops it short on the stumps, and the batter punches it away to take one run.

0 17.5

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson lands a good-length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless as the asking rate climbs.

Scored 100 in 17.4 overs

100

1 17.4

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands this on a good length outside off stump, and the batter punches it away for one run.

4 17.3

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, Four, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump. Avishka Fernando presses forward and sends it away to the fence for four vital runs in a stiff chase.

1 17.2

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson bowls full on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single. The required rate remains steep.

A Fernando

Scored 50 in 49 balls

1 17.1

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run into the outfield.

Over 17 9 Runs

SL 106/2

A Fernando 58(54) Pavan Rathnayake 27(32)

S Curran 0-9 (1)

1 16.6

Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Sam Curran drops it in short of a length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.

2 16.5

Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Sam Curran pitches it full outside off stump, and the batter pushes it away to hustle back for two runs.

4 16.4

Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, Four, Four runs taken off Curran as Avishka Fernando finds the boundary. That hit brings up a half-century for the batter in this steep chase.

0 16.3

Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sam Curran pitches a good length delivery on the stumps. He strides forward and drives firmly, but the fielder cuts it off to deny any run.

0 16.2

Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sam Curran hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it for no run. He cannot break away as the steep required rate continues to climb.

2 16.1

Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Curran bowls a good length on the stumps as he presses forward, working it away to collect two runs.

Over 16 2 Runs

SL 97/2

Pavan Rathnayake 27(32) A Fernando 49(48)

L Dawson 0-13 (3)

0 15.6

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson floats a full length delivery straight on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run. With a steep chase ahead, that brings an end to the over.

1 15.5

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump, and he punches it away for one.

0 15.4

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson serves a full-length delivery around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping it scoreless in a steep chase.

1 15.3

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson concedes a single as the batter works the ball away to rotate the strike. That keeps the chase moving along.

0 15.2

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson serves a full length ball on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep required rate keeps climbing.

0 15.1

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter presses forward and pushes it away safely.

Over 15 10 Runs

SL 95/2

A Fernando 48(46) Pavan Rathnayake 26(28)

J Overton 0-24 (3)

4 14.6

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, Four, Jamie Overton bowls back of a length on the stumps. Avishka Fernando finds the fence, taking four valuable runs in this steep run chase.

1 14.5

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Jamie Overton serves a full toss at the stumps, turned away for a single into the leg side as the steep chase rolls on.

0 14.4

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass by for a dot in this steep chase.

1 14.3

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Jamie Overton, and worked away into the open spaces for a single.

4 14.2

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, Four, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length around the stumps. Avishka Fernando finds the boundary to chip away at this steep target. Four more to the total.

0 14.1

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, no run, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run against the steep asking rate.

Over 14 7 Runs

SL 85/2

Pavan Rathnayake 25(26) A Fernando 39(42)

L Dawson 0-11 (2)

0 13.6

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson lands this on a good length outside off, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.

4 13.5

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Liam Dawson lands this on a good length around the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake pounces immediately, beating the field to collect four crucial runs in a tight chase.

1 13.4

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson serves one full outside off stump, and he leans forward to work away one run in this steep chase.

0 13.3

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson pitches on a good length on the stumps. The batter blocks it out in this tight chase.

1 13.2

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Dawson lands an off-break on a good length outside off, pushed forward into the gap for a single.

1 13.1

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.

Over 13 11 Runs

SL 78/2

Pavan Rathnayake 20(23) A Fernando 37(39)

J Overton 0-14 (2)

0 12.6

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. With the steep required rate climbing, another dot ends the over.

0 12.5

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton attacks the stumps on a good length, and the batter presses forward to block it dead.

6 12.4

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, Six, Jamie Overton delivers one back of a length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake hammers it over the ropes for six, taking on the steep asking rate.

wd 12.4

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 wide, Jamie Overton spills a full length delivery down the leg side, and the umpire signals a wide.

0 12.3

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. No run conceded as the steep chase mounts.

4 12.2

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Jamie Overton bowls it back of a length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake dispatches it away for four to raise the fifty-run partnership in this steep chase.

0 12.1

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton hits a back of a length delivery around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping the ball scoreless in this steep chase.

Over 12 4 Runs

SL 67/2

Pavan Rathnayake 10(17) A Fernando 37(39)

L Dawson 0-4 (1)

1 11.6

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson floats a full off-spin delivery on the stumps, driven forward into the gap for one.

1 11.5

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one. Sri Lanka move along against the steep target.

0 11.4

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson pushes a full length delivery on the stumps. He defends it safely to see out the dot ball in this steep chase.

0 11.3

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson delivers full on off stump, and the batter pushes it away for no run as the required rate keeps climbing.

1 11.2

Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson pitches on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run in this tight chase.

1 11.1

Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length outside off stump, pushed forward for a single.

Over 11 3 Runs

SL 63/2

Pavan Rathnayake 8(15) A Fernando 35(35)

J Overton 0-3 (1)

0 10.6

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it for no run. Sri Lanka face a steep chase.

0 10.5

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.

0 10.4

Jamie Overton to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Jamie Overton lands it back of a length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a gap in this steep chase.

1 10.3

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Jamie Overton bowls back of a length on the stumps, worked away into the open space for one run.

2 10.2

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter presses forward to take two.

Scored 50 in 10.1 overs

0 10.1

Jamie Overton to Avishka Fernando, no run, Jamie Overton lands it on a good length outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass in the face of a steep required rate.

Over 10 11 Runs

SL 60/2

A Fernando 32(32) Pavan Rathnayake 8(12)

JC Tongue 1-29 (5)

1 9.6

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, 1 leg bye, Josh Tongue lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and it glances away off the pads for a single leg bye.

4 9.5

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, Four, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length outside off stump. Avishka Fernando sends it away to the rope for four, finding a much-needed boundary in this steep chase.

0 9.4

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, no run, Josh Tongue lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly. No run taken with the steep chase demanding plenty more.

0 9.3

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, no run, Josh Tongue hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run. With a steep chase ahead, every dot ball adds to the mounting task.

0 9.2

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, no run, Josh Tongue lands one back of a length on the stumps. The batter cannot find a run in this steep chase.

6 9.1

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, Six, Josh Tongue drops it short outside off stump. Avishka Fernando takes on the steep chase, launching it cleanly over the ropes for six.

Over 9 5 Runs

SL 49/2

A Fernando 22(26) Pavan Rathnayake 8(12)

G Atkinson 0-30 (5)

1 8.6

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Gus Atkinson delivers full on the stumps, and the batter leans forward to work away one run.

0 8.5

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. The required rate climbs in this steep chase.

0 8.4

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is another dot ball in this steep run chase.

0 8.3

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken with the required rate climbing steeply.

0 8.2

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a run against the steep asking rate.

4 8.1

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, Four, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps. Avishka Fernando dispatches it away for four to chip away at the steep target.

Over 8 0 Runs

SL 44/2

Pavan Rathnayake 8(12) A Fernando 17(20)

JC Tongue 1-19 (4)

0 7.6

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue hits a good length around off stump with good pace. The batter hangs back in his crease and simply shoulders arms to see out the over.

0 7.5

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue bowls a full length delivery on off stump. The batter cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.

0 7.4

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a run against this steep asking rate.

0 7.3

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue pitches this one full length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a run in this tight chase.

0 7.2

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly, unable to pierce the ring as the required rate mounts.

0 7.1

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends firmly, finding no run in this demanding chase.

Over 7 6 Runs

SL 44/2

A Fernando 17(20) Pavan Rathnayake 8(6)

G Atkinson 0-25 (4)

2 6.6

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Gus Atkinson pitches a full length delivery on the stumps, and he leans forward to take two.

4 6.5

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, Four, Gus Atkinson pitches this back of a length outside off stump. Avishka Fernando seizes on the width and sends it away for four vital runs in this steep chase.

0 6.4

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward to flick, but cannot pierce the ring for any run.

0 6.3

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. The demanding target keeps the pressure firmly on Sri Lanka.

0 6.2

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson pitches this one full around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through for a run.

0 6.1

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a gap.

Over 6 8 Runs

SL 38/2

Pavan Rathnayake 8(6) A Fernando 11(14)

JC Tongue 1-19 (3)

0 5.6

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends solidly for no run. A disciplined end to the over in this steep pursuit.

4 5.5

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Josh Tongue lands this on a good length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake sends it away to find four vital runs in a demanding chase.

0 5.4

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length in line with off stump. He finds no run off the delivery in this tight chase.

0 5.3

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue pitches this one full length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. A disciplined line with the required rate steadily mounting in this steep chase.

4 5.2

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Josh Tongue pitches it on a full length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake latches onto it and sends it away for four to ease the pressure in this steep chase.

0 5.1

Josh Tongue to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Josh Tongue hits a good length on off stump. No run is conceded in this steep chase.

Over 5 7 Runs

SL 30/2

A Fernando 11(14) Pavan Rathnayake 0(0)

G Atkinson 0-19 (3)

2 4.6

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Full length on the stumps from Gus Atkinson, and the batter steps forward to clip it away for two runs.

4 4.5

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, Four, Gus Atkinson lands this on a good length around off stump. Avishka Fernando finds the gap and sends it away to the fence for four vital runs in this steep chase.

0 4.4

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot beat the infield. In the face of a steep target, another dot ball passes by.

0 4.3

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward to defend, no run.

Out

K Mendis 0(0)

runout (G Atkinson)

4.2 · K Mendis runout (G Atkinson) 0 (0) — Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, runout (G Atkinson), Full length from Gus Atkinson, straight on the stumps as the batter moves forward. Avishka Fernando is run out following Atkinson's intervention. That leaves the steep chase under intense pressure.

wd 4.2

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 1 wide, Gus Atkinson bowls back of a length, but it strays off line and is called wide, adding one extra.

0 4.1

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends and cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.

Over 4 6 Runs

SL 23/1

K Mendis 18(16) A Fernando 5(8)

JC Tongue 1-11 (2)

Out

K Mendis 18(16)

b JC Tongue

112.50

3.6 · K Mendis b JC Tongue 18 (16) — Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, no run, b JC Tongue, Josh Tongue hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a way through.

0 3.5

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Josh Tongue lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is defended straight back. No run taken.

0 3.4

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Josh Tongue lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it away safely.

6 3.3

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, Six, Josh Tongue drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis takes it on and clears the ropes for six, a vital strike in this steep chase.

0 3.2

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Josh Tongue hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run against the steep asking rate.

0 3.1

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Josh Tongue pitches one full and straight at the stumps. The batter keeps it out for no run with the asking rate already climbing steeply.

Over 3 4 Runs

SL 17/0

A Fernando 5(8) K Mendis 12(10)

G Atkinson 0-12 (2)

0 2.6

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. That closes out the over with no run taken.

0 2.5

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter keeps it out for no run.

0 2.4

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it firmly. With a massive target to chase, he cannot find a way through.

2 2.3

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter goes forward to collect two runs.

0 2.2

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length around off stump. The batter defends carefully back into the pitch.

2 2.1

Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 2 runs, Gus Atkinson lands this on a good length around off stump, and they work it away to collect two runs.

Over 2 5 Runs

SL 13/0

K Mendis 12(10) A Fernando 1(2)

JC Tongue 0-5 (1)

0 1.6

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Josh Tongue pitches it on a full length targeting the stumps. The batter defends, unable to find a run.

4 1.5

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Josh Tongue pitches it on a full length outside off stump. Kamindu Mendis takes advantage of the line, sending it away to find four valuable runs in this demanding chase.

0 1.4

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Josh Tongue lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly. No run taken.

0 1.3

Josh Tongue to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Josh Tongue lands this on a good length in line with the stumps. The batter can only block it away.

1 1.2

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Josh Tongue slips in a yorker outside off, and it is jammed away for a single.

0 1.1

Josh Tongue to Avishka Fernando, no run, Josh Tongue fires in a yorker right on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run. A testing start to the over in a demanding chase.

Over 1 8 Runs

SL 8/0

K Mendis 8(6) A Fernando 0(0)

G Atkinson 0-8 (1)

4 0.6

Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Gus Atkinson pitches this full on leg stump. Kamindu Mendis clips it away cleanly to find the fence for four runs.

0 0.5

Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward into a drive, but the stroke is stopped.

0 0.4

Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it back of a length outside off stump at pace. The batter presses forward and blocks it solidly to produce a dot.

0 0.3

Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.

0 0.2

Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson pitches this full length and targets the stumps. The batter defends, no run taken.

4 0.1

Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Gus Atkinson pitches this full length outside off stump. Kamindu Mendis drives cleanly through the gap to send it away for four. A comfortable start to a mammoth pursuit.