SL vs ENG Commentary, 29 October, 2026
SL
331/10 (45.1 ov)
ENG
386/5 (50 ov)
England won by 55 runs
Out
c S Arachchige b D Madushanka
SR
159.26
49.6 · J Cox c S Arachchige b D Madushanka 43 (27) — Dilshan Madushanka to Jordan Cox, no run, c S Arachchige b D Madushanka, Dilshan Madushanka serves a full toss on the stumps to finish the innings. The batter presses forward, failing to score.
Dilshan Madushanka to Sam Curran, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length ball on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Sam Curran, 2 runs, Dilshan Madushanka pitches it full on the stumps. He steps forward, drives cleanly, and the fielding side stops it to concede two runs.
Dilshan Madushanka to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls full on the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Jordan Cox, Four, Dilshan Madushanka delivers a full length ball targeting the stumps. Jordan Cox whips it away cleanly to send it racing across the rope for four.
Dilshan Madushanka to Jordan Cox, Six, Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Jordan Cox hammers it cleanly over the ropes for six.
Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Eshan Malinga lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is nudged away for a single.
Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, no run, Eshan Malinga charges in with pace. The batter hangs back in his crease looking to reverse-sweep, but fails to connect.
Eshan Malinga to Sam Curran, 1 run, Eshan Malinga delivers a full length ball outside the off stump, and the batter steps forward to push a single.
Eshan Malinga to Sam Curran, 2 runs, He steps forward to flick the fast delivery away, and they hustle back to complete two runs.
Eshan Malinga to Sam Curran, no run, Eshan Malinga lands a good-length ball around off stump. The batter presses forward and fails to connect.
Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Full outside off stump from Eshan Malinga. The batter goes back and pushes it into the field for a single.
Asitha Fernando to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Asitha Fernando bowls a full toss on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to sweep and collect one run.
Asitha Fernando to Sam Curran, 1 run, Asitha Fernando bowls a full toss on the stumps, and it is worked away for one run.
Asitha Fernando to Sam Curran, Six, A high full toss arrives on the stumps from Asitha Fernando. Sam Curran hangs back in the crease and pulls it away cleanly for six runs.
ENG
Scored 350 in 47.3 overs
Asitha Fernando to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Asitha Fernando serves a full-length ball on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
Asitha Fernando to Sam Curran, 1 run, Asitha Fernando nails a yorker on the stumps, and it is dug out for a single.
Asitha Fernando to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Asitha Fernando serves up a full toss on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Eshan Malinga serves a full toss on the stumps, worked away for one run to close the over.
Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, 2 runs, Eshan Malinga delivers a full length ball on the stumps, and he goes back to flick it away for two runs.
Eshan Malinga to Sam Curran, 1 run, Eshan Malinga hits a good length around off stump, and he works it away to take one run.
Eshan Malinga to Sam Curran, Four, Eshan Malinga serves up a full toss on off stump. Sam Curran takes full toll, sending it away for four.
Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, 1 run, A full toss outside off stump from Eshan Malinga, pushed forward with a drive to collect one.
Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, 2 runs, Eshan Malinga pitches it full on off stump; he presses forward and drives, stopped for two.
Asitha Fernando to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Full on the stumps from Asitha Fernando, driven forward to the fielder who stops it, taking just one.
Asitha Fernando to Sam Curran, 1 run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.
Asitha Fernando to Jordan Cox, 1 run, A full toss on the stumps from Asitha Fernando, driven forward for one.
Asitha Fernando to Sam Curran, 1 run, Asitha Fernando fires in a fast yorker on the stumps, defended from the crease to scramble one run.
Out
b A Fernando
SR
142.86
45.2 · WG Jacks b A Fernando 30 (21) — Asitha Fernando to Will Jacks, no run, b A Fernando, Cleaned up by fast bowling. Will Jacks steps forward to stop the ball but is beaten as the timber is disturbed. He departs for thirty off twenty-one deliveries to give Asitha Fernando his second scalp of the match.
Asitha Fernando to Will Jacks, no run, Asitha Fernando pitches it full outside off, tempting him forward. He pushes toward it but fails to connect.
Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, 1 run, Pushed forward onto a good length delivery on the stumps from Dasun Shanaka to take one.
Dasun Shanaka to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka serves a full delivery around off stump, and the batter knocks it away for a single.
Dasun Shanaka to Jordan Cox, 2 runs, Dasun Shanaka spears a full delivery on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it away for two runs.
Dasun Shanaka to Jordan Cox, Four, Dasun Shanaka lands it on a good length at the stumps. Jordan Cox leans forward into the line, sending it away for four.
Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka delivers a full-length ball on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it away for one.
Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, 1 wide, Dasun Shanaka lands a good-length delivery well beyond off stump, and the umpire signals a wide to add one extra.
Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, Four, Dasun Shanaka delivers back of a length on the stumps. Hanging in the crease, Will Jacks finds the gap past the chase to stop the ball for four.
Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, 2 runs, A fast yorker outside off, and he goes back to flick it away for two runs.
Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, Four, Eshan Malinga serves up a fast full toss on the stumps. Jordan Cox steps forward and flicks it away cleanly to find the boundary for four.
Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, no run, Back of a length from Eshan Malinga outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease and chooses to leave it alone.
Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, 2 runs, Full on the stumps from Eshan Malinga, and he leans forward to flick it away for two runs.
Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, 1 wide, Eshan Malinga pushes this good-length delivery too wide outside off, and the umpire signals an extra run.
Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Eshan Malinga, pushed forward with a drive that is stopped for one run.
Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, 1 wide, Eshan Malinga pushes a full fast ball too far outside off stump as the batter leans forward, conceding a wide.
Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Good length on the stumps, pushed forward with a drive that is stopped for a single.
Dasun Shanaka to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka lands a good length delivery on off stump, nudged away to rotate the strike for one.
Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, 1 bye, Dasun Shanaka drops one short on the stumps as the batter steps forward, and they scamper through for a bye.
Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, Four, Shanaka hits a good length on the stumps. Will Jacks presses forward to meet it, beating the attempt to stop the ball as it speeds away for four.
Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, Four, Dasun Shanaka lands it on a good length on the stumps. Will Jacks strides forward and drives past the attempt to stop the ball, collecting four.
ENG
Scored 300 in 42.2 overs
Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, no run, Dasun Shanaka hits a short length on the stumps. The batter steps forward to play at it but fails to make contact.
Dasun Shanaka to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka lands a good length ball on the stumps, flicked forward off the front foot for one run.
Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, 2 runs, Good length delivery around off stump, pressed forward into the gap to collect two runs.
Eshan Malinga to Jordan Cox, 1 run, Eshan Malinga pitches on a good length on off stump, driven forward and stopped for one run.
Out
c A Fernando b E Malinga
SR
126.52
41.4 · BM Duckett c A Fernando b E Malinga 167 (132) — Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, no run, c A Fernando b E Malinga, A full toss arrives on the stumps from fast bowler Eshan Malinga. Ben Duckett presses forward but sends it straight to Asitha Fernando
Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, 1 run, Eshan Malinga delivers a full ball on the stumps, worked away for one to rotate the strike.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Eshan Malinga serves a full toss on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
Eshan Malinga to Will Jacks, 1 run, Eshan Malinga serves a full toss on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.
Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps by Dasun Shanaka, he goes back to flick it away for one run.
Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Pushed full outside off by Dasun Shanaka, and the batter knocks it away to collect a single.
Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dasun Shanaka lands it back of a length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a run.
Dasun Shanaka to Will Jacks, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka lands a good-length ball on the stumps. He presses forward to push it away for one.
Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka lands a good length ball around off stump, and the batter presses forward to take one run.
Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dasun Shanaka lands a good-length delivery in line with the stumps, and the batter defends it away.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps, the batter leans forward to flick it away for a single.
Asitha Fernando to Will Jacks, 1 run, Asitha Fernando serves a full toss at the stumps, pushed forward and stopped for an easy single.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Asitha Fernando bowls a full length fast ball on the stumps, swept forward and stopped for one.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, Four, Asitha Fernando bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Ben Duckett goes forward, sweeping it cleanly past the attempt to stop the ball for four.
Asitha Fernando to Will Jacks, 1 run, A full toss on the stumps from Asitha Fernando, swept forward as the ball is stopped for one.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off, punched forward towards the off side for a single.
BM Duckett
Scored 150 in 118 balls
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Wellalage bowls a full off-break on the stumps, and the batter presses forward to push it away for one run.
Dunith Wellalage to Will Jacks, 1 run, Pushed back of a length on the stumps by Dunith Wellalage, he steps forward and works it away for one.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Wellalage lands an off-break on a good length outside off, pushed forward to the fielder for a single.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, no run, Wellalage lands this on a good length around leg stump, and the batter cannot find a run.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, Four, Dunith Wellalage serves a full length delivery down the leg stump. Ben Duckett puts it away to find the fence for four.
Dunith Wellalage to Will Jacks, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage floats a full off-break outside off stump. He presses forward and works it away to take one.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Asitha Fernando serves a full-length ball at the stumps, pushed forward and stopped in time to allow two runs.
Asitha Fernando to Will Jacks, 1 run, Asitha Fernando concedes a single as the batter works it away to rotate the strike.
Asitha Fernando to Will Jacks, Four, Asitha Fernando bowls a full-length delivery aimed straight at the stumps. Will Jacks attacks it cleanly, sending the ball away for four.
Out
c & b A Fernando
SR
129.41
37.3 · H Brook c & b A Fernando 44 (34) — Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, no run, c & b A Fernando, Asitha Fernando targets the stumps with a full delivery. The batter leans forward to defend it, producing no run.
Asitha Fernando to Harry Brook, Four, Asitha Fernando serves a full delivery on the stumps. Harry Brook meets it cleanly to find the boundary for four.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Asitha Fernando serves a full-length ball on the stumps, and it is worked away for one.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage floats a full length ball on the stumps, worked away for one to retain the strike.
Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, 1 run, Pushed full outside off stump by Dunith Wellalage, and he knocks it away to collect one run.
ENG
Scored 250 in 36.4 overs
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage targets the stumps with a full length delivery, yielding one run.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, Four, Wellalage serves up a full length delivery on the stumps. Ben Duckett puts it away cleanly to find the fence for four. That also brings up the hundred-run partnership between the pair.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, Four, Wellalage serves this one full on off stump. Ben Duckett pounces immediately, sending it away for four runs.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Dunith Wellalage floats a full leg-break on the stumps. He hangs in the crease and reverse-sweeps to pick up two runs.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away to pick up two runs.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka serves a full length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends it solidly, unable to find a run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, Four, Dilshan Madushanka bowls short and directs it straight at the stumps. Ben Duckett pounces on the length and sends it away for four. That brings up his fifty in fine fashion.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka delivers a short ball outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely through.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka serves up a full toss on off stump, but the batter cannot find a gap.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Eshan Malinga delivers a short ball down the leg side, and the batter works it away for one run.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, Four, Eshan Malinga drops it short and straight at the stumps. Ben Duckett seizes on the delivery and sends it away for four.
Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, 1 run, Eshan Malinga serves a full toss on the stumps, and it is worked away for a single.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Eshan Malinga lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, Four, Eshan Malinga serves up a full toss on the stumps. Ben Duckett pounces immediately, sending it away to collect four runs.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Eshan Malinga delivers a full toss on the stumps, and he goes back to flick it away for two runs.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, Four, Madushanka delivers back of a length on off stump. Ben Duckett goes back and pulls it away, past the attempt to stop the ball for four.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length ball on off stump. He steps forward, knocks it into the gap, and hustles back for two runs.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length ball on the stumps. He goes back to flick it, but the ball is stopped for no run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Good length around off from Madushanka, pushed forward into the ring to take one.
Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Full on the stumps from Madushanka, he goes back to flick it away and collects two as the ball is stopped.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, Four, Eshan Malinga drops it short of a length on the stumps. Ben Duckett seizes on it and sends the ball racing away for four.
ENG
Scored 200 in 32.5 overs
Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, 1 run, Good-length delivery on the stumps from Eshan Malinga, flicked off the front foot for a single as it is stopped.
Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Eshan Malinga lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away to collect two runs.
Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, Four, Eshan Malinga delivers on a good length around the stumps. Harry Brook finds the fence, sending it away for four.
Eshan Malinga to Harry Brook, Six, Eshan Malinga delivers a good-length ball on the stumps. Harry Brook steps forward and pulls it over the ropes for six. That stroke brings up the fifty-run partnership.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Eshan Malinga lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Six, Wellalage bowls an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Harry Brook steps forward and sends it soaring over the ropes for six.
Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, Four, Wellalage dishes this up full and straight on the stumps. Harry Brook meets it cleanly, sending the ball away to the fence for four.
Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, no run, Dunith Wellalage floats a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage serves this one, and the batter eases it away to rotate the strike with one run.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, no run, Dunith Wellalage floats a full off-break around off stump. The batter rocks back to cut, but the stroke is stopped.
Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage begins the over, and the batter works it away to take one run.
Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Shanaka, pushed forward and stopped in the field as they take one.
Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka delivers a full-length ball on the stumps, worked away for one run.
BM Duckett
Scored 100 in 89 balls
Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, Four, Shanaka lands this on a good length outside off stump. Ben Duckett finds the fence with precision, sending it away for four.
Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Shanaka, driven forward as the fielder stops it for one run.
Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka delivers a full-length ball outside off, and the batter strides forward to drive for one run.
Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps, driven forward as the fielders move to stop it, taking just one run.
Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, 1 run, Wellalage lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump, pushed forward for a single.
Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter presses forward and blocks it solidly.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands an off-spinner on a good length around off stump. Punched off the back foot to get one.
Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, 1 run, Good length off-break around off stump, he presses forward with a flick shot to rotate the strike for one.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands an off-spinner on a good length at the stumps. He steps forward to drive and scampers across for one.
Dunith Wellalage to Harry Brook, 1 run, Pushed off a good length on off stump, the batter strides forward to drive and scampers through for one.
Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Shanaka lands it back of a length on the stumps, worked away to take one.
Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, no run, Dasun Shanaka lands a good length ball on the stumps. He leans forward into a drive, but it is stopped for no run.
Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Good length on the stumps, the batter presses forward and flicks it away to take one.
Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, no run, Good length on the stumps from Shanaka, driven firmly off the front foot straight into the covers for no run.
Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka lands a good-length ball on leg stump, nudged forward into the field to rotate the strike.
Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka bowls a full ball on off stump, and he pushes forward to chip it into play for one run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off, pushed forward with a drive to get stopped for a single.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, Four, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Ben Duckett goes back quickly and pulls it away, beating the effort to stop the ball for four.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls it full length on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka delivers back of a length outside off stump. He goes back and stops the ball safely.
Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length ball around off stump, and the batter works it away for one run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run.
Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, Four, Dasun Shanaka hits a good length on the stumps. Ben Duckett goes back quickly, defeating the attempt to stop the ball as it speeds away for four.
Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter pushes it away to take one.
Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, no run, Shanaka lands it on a good length around leg stump. The batter gets forward to defend, unable to score.
Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, no run, Dasun Shanaka bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, no run, Full length outside off stump from Dasun Shanaka. He presses forward and drives, but the ball is stopped.
Dasun Shanaka to Harry Brook, no run, Dasun Shanaka lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward and defends solidly.
Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, 1 run, Pushed back of a length outside off stump, worked away into the open space for one.
Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands a good-length ball around off stump. The batter presses forward and misses.
Dilshan Madushanka to Harry Brook, no run, Dilshan Madushanka delivers a fast, short ball directed at the stumps. The batter hangs back in his crease and leaves it alone.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Good length outside off, he goes back and cuts it away to collect one run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka serves a full delivery outside off stump. The batter strides forward to drive, but the ball is stopped without a run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length ball on off stump. The batter gets forward to drive, but it is stopped for no run.
Out
b D Shanaka
SR
98.67
24.6 · T Banton b D Shanaka 74 (75) — Dasun Shanaka to Tom Banton, no run, b D Shanaka, Bowled him! Dasun Shanaka lands a good-length ball around off stump that rattles the woodwork. Tom Banton goes back to defend and is cleaned up for 74 off 75 deliveries, ending his fine knock. Shanaka strikes in his opening over to break the stand.
Dasun Shanaka to Tom Banton, 2 runs, Pitched on a good length outside off, he strides forward to drive and they hustle back for two.
Dasun Shanaka to Tom Banton, no run, Dasun Shanaka bowls it full on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it into the infield for a dot.
Dasun Shanaka to Tom Banton, no run, Dasun Shanaka lands a good length delivery on the stumps, defended safely with no run taken.
Dasun Shanaka to Tom Banton, no run, Dasun Shanaka lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and it is defended for no run.
Dasun Shanaka to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka lands a good length ball around off stump, worked away for one.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando lands a good-length ball on off stump. The batter presses forward into a drive, but it is stopped for no run.
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.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando hits a good length around off stump. The batter gets forward and pushes it firmly to be stopped.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is defended safely. No run taken.
ENG
Scored 150 in 23.2 overs
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter works it away to take one.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, 1 run, Asitha Fernando hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to push it away for one.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one to retain the strike.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter presses forward to push it away for one.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, pushed away to rotate the strike for one.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, no run, Wellalage bowls full outside off stump with some spin. He presses forward to smother it safely for no run.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, Six, Dunith Wellalage lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Tom Banton presses forward and launches it cleanly over the ropes for six.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Wellalage lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps, pushed forward for one. That brings up the 150-run partnership.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to flick it away for a single.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Asitha Fernando bowls it back of a length outside off stump. He hangs in the crease and pulls it away for two runs.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Back of a length delivery around off stump from Asitha Fernando. He hangs back in the crease and misses it completely.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Asitha Fernando hits the deck back of a length on the stumps. He hangs in the crease to pull, but the ball is stopped for no run.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, 1 run, Good length from Asitha Fernando on the stumps, and the batter goes back to flick it away for a single.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs back in his crease to flick, but it is stopped cleanly.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, 1 run, Wellalage lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Leaning forward, the batter drives it away for one.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, 2 runs, Pushed through at a good length around off stump, and he hangs back in the crease to cut away for two.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Wellalage pushes an off-break back of a length on the stumps, and the batter hangs back to flick one away.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands an off-spinner on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it solidly.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, no run, Wellalage lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease to drive, but it is stopped without conceding a run.
Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, no run, Good length delivered on off stump by Eshan Malinga. The batter stays in the crease and drives, but the ball is stopped for no run.
Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Four, Eshan Malinga hits a good length on the stumps. Hanging back in the crease, Tom Banton whips it away with a flick shot to find the fence for four.
Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, no run, Eshan Malinga hits a good length on the stumps with his fast delivery. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, no run, Eshan Malinga bends his back with a fast, short delivery outside off stump. He hangs back in his crease and comfortably leaves it alone.
Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, no run, Eshan Malinga serves a full delivery on off stump at pace. Hanging back in the crease, the batter defends solidly to keep it out.
Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Four, Eshan Malinga serves a fast good length delivery around off stump. Tom Banton hangs back in the crease and punches a firm drive through for four.
Janith Liyanage to Ben Duckett, no run, Janith Liyanage lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter pats it away for no run.
Janith Liyanage to Ben Duckett, no run, Good length delivery aimed on the stumps from Janith Liyanage. He hangs back in the crease and blocks it out defensively.
Janith Liyanage to Ben Duckett, Four, Liyanage sends down a fast delivery, back of a length outside off stump. Duckett hangs in the crease and pulls it away to find the boundary for four.
Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, 1 run, Good length on off stump, he hangs in his crease and drives it away to take one.
Janith Liyanage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Liyanage bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, and he hangs back in his crease to pull it away for one.
T Banton
Scored 50 in 49 balls
Janith Liyanage to Ben Duckett, Four, Janith Liyanage bangs it in on a back of a length on the stumps. Ben Duckett stays back in the crease and hooks it away cleanly to pick up four runs.
Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, no run, Good length on the stumps from Eshan Malinga. The batter hangs in his crease and plays a defensive shot to stop the ball.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Eshan Malinga delivers back of a length on off stump, flicked away from the crease for one.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, Four, Eshan Malinga delivers a good-length ball around leg stump. Hanging in his crease, Ben Duckett works a flick shot away to collect four.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, no run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Eshan Malinga. The batter hangs in the crease looking to flick it away, but fails to connect.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, no run, Eshan Malinga lands a full length ball on off stump, and there is no run taken.
Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, 1 run, Eshan Malinga hits a good length outside off, and the batter stays in his crease to defend for one.
Janith Liyanage to Ben Duckett, no run, Janith Liyanage lands it on a good length on the stumps. He hangs in the crease and blocks it defensively to end the over.
Janith Liyanage to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Hanging back in the crease, he flicks the good-length delivery on the stumps away to collect two runs.
Janith Liyanage to Ben Duckett, no run, Janith Liyanage lands it on a good length in line with the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run.
Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, 1 run, Liyanage hits a good length around off stump, and the batter stays in the crease to drive for one. That brings up his fifty.
Janith Liyanage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Janith Liyanage lands it on a good length outside off. The batter hangs back and punches it away for one.
ENG
Scored 100 in 16.1 overs
BM Duckett
Scored 50 in 46 balls
Janith Liyanage to Tom Banton, 1 run, Liyanage bowls a good length delivery around off stump as the batter presses forward to drive for one.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, Four, Eshan Malinga delivers a good-length ball wide of off stump. Ben Duckett presses forward and finds the boundary for four runs.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, Four, Malinga serves a good-length delivery targeted on the stumps. Ben Duckett meets it cleanly, finding the rope to collect four runs.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, no run, Eshan Malinga lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, no run, Eshan Malinga lands a good length delivery on the leg stump, and the batter cannot find a run.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, no run, Eshan Malinga lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends cleanly.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, Four, Eshan Malinga serves this on a good length around off stump. Ben Duckett puts it away cleanly to find the fence for four runs.
Sahan Arachchige to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for a single. Ben Duckett moves to fifty with that run, and the opening stand reaches its hundred.
Sahan Arachchige to Tom Banton, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige lands it on a good length down leg stump, worked away for a single.
Sahan Arachchige to Tom Banton, Six, Sahan Arachchige serves this one full outside off stump, and Tom Banton sends it soaring over the ropes for six. That clean hit raises a half-century for the batter.
Sahan Arachchige to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for one run.
Sahan Arachchige to Tom Banton, 1 run, Pitched full and straight on the stumps by Sahan Arachchige, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Sahan Arachchige to Tom Banton, Four, Sahan Arachchige lands it on a good length outside off stump. Tom Banton seizes upon it and sends the ball away to the boundary for four.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Dunith Wellalage, nudged away to rotate the strike for one run.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Wellalage lands this on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, no run, Wellalage lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it cleanly.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, 1 run, Wellalage lands this on a good length around off stump, and he pushes it away to take one.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage serves a full delivery on off stump, knocked away into the gap for one run.
Sahan Arachchige to Tom Banton, no run, Sahan Arachchige lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends.
Sahan Arachchige to Tom Banton, no run, Sahan Arachchige lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Sahan Arachchige to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter presses forward to take one.
Sahan Arachchige to Tom Banton, 1 run, Pushed onto the stumps from a good length by Arachchige, and he works it away to take one.
Sahan Arachchige to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for a single.
Sahan Arachchige to Tom Banton, 1 run, Sahan Arachchige bowls full on the stumps, nudged away into the gap to take a single.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for a single to retain the strike.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, 2 runs, Wellalage lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away to collect two runs.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, no run, Dunith Wellalage pushes this full onto the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and he works it away for a single.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, Four, Wellalage lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Ben Duckett goes forward into the reverse sweep, finding the boundary cleanly.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, 1 run, Full length delivery on leg stump from Dunith Wellalage, nudged away to rotate the strike for one.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this back of a length on the stumps. The batter is kept scoreless to close out the over.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka serves this back of a length outside off stump, and the batter lets it pass safely through.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length on leg stump, and he goes forward to work it away for two runs.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Dilshan Madushanka, and the batter defends solidly for no run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Good length delivery on off stump from Dilshan Madushanka. He presses forward and takes two runs.
Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this on a good length around off stump, pushed away into the gap for one.
Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, 1 wide, Dilshan Madushanka pushes a back of a length delivery wide outside off, well beyond the batter stepping forward. The umpire signals a wide, conceding an extra run.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, 1 run, Wellalage lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter works it away for a single.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands this on a good length around leg stump, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Wellalage pitches this full outside off stump, and the batter pushes it away to take one.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, no run, Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Dunith Wellalage lands an off-spinner on a good length at the stumps. He rocks back quickly and pulls it away to collect two runs.
ENG
Scored 50 in 8.6 overs
Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Four, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on off stump. Tom Banton finds the gap and sends it away for four.
Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely for no run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, no run, Dilshan Madushanka lands this on a good length around the stumps. The batter keeps it out defensively for no run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, no run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls an off-spinner on a good length around the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it out.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length ball on the stumps. He steps forward to flick it away for a single.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, 1 wide, Dilshan Madushanka starts with a good length delivery that strays down leg, and he presses forward to leave it alone as the umpire signals wide.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, Four, Wellalage bowls an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Tom Banton hangs back in the crease and plays the reverse sweep cleanly to find the boundary. The opening stand passes fifty with that four.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and pats a defensive shot to stop the ball.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Wellalage lands this on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Dunith Wellalage to Ben Duckett, no run, Dunith Wellalage lands a full-length delivery on the stumps. No run taken.
Dunith Wellalage to Tom Banton, 1 run, He steps forward to drive a good length off-break on off stump, collecting one run as it is stopped.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Full length on off stump from Asitha Fernando. The batter leans forward to drive, but the ball is stopped.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, Four, Asitha Fernando pitches it full outside off stump. Ben Duckett presses forward looking to drive, misses, and the ball runs away for four.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Asitha Fernando pounds it in back of a length on the stumps. He steps forward to have a swing on the free hit, but fails to connect.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, 5 no ball, Asitha Fernando bowls a fast delivery back of a length on the stumps, but oversteps for a no-ball. Ben Duckett hangs in the crease and punches it away to collect four runs.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Full length fast delivery on the stumps from Asitha Fernando. He hangs back in his crease to flick, but the ball is stopped for no run.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Full-length pace bowling on the off stump line from Asitha Fernando. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it defensively to stop the ball.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Asitha Fernando bowls a good length ball on the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop it.
Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, no run, Eshan Malinga hits a back-of-a-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, no run, Good length on the stumps from Eshan Malinga. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop it.
Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Four, Eshan Malinga hits a good length on the stumps. Hanging back in the crease, Tom Banton whips a flick shot away to collect four runs.
Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, Four, Eshan Malinga serves this on a good length around off stump. Tom Banton hangs back in his crease and drives it away for four.
Eshan Malinga to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Good length on the stumps, he hangs in his crease and pulls it away to take one run.
Eshan Malinga to Tom Banton, 1 run, Eshan Malinga lands it on a good length around off stump, worked away for one run.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around leg stump, and the batter cannot find a run.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter presses forward to take two.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, 1 run, Asitha Fernando delivers back of a length on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando hits a good length around off stump. The batter presses forward and drives firmly, but the ball is stopped.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, 3 runs, Goes back to a good length delivery on off stump and flicks it away, running hard to collect three runs.
Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter rocks back and flicks it away, but the ball is cut off in the field for no run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, no run, Madushanka lands it on a good length outside off stump. The batter presses forward and lets it travel through untouched.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, 1 run, Madushanka bowls a full delivery on the stumps, and he goes back to flick it away for one.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good-length delivery outside off stump. The batter gets forward into a drive, but the stroke is stopped.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, Four, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length delivery on the off stump. Ben Duckett leans forward and drives it past the attempt to stop the ball, sending it away for four.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, 2 runs, Dilshan Madushanka lands a good length ball on the stumps, pushed forward with a drive to collect two.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Good length from Dilshan Madushanka on the stumps, and he hangs in the crease to defend it firmly.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, Four, Asitha Fernando serves this back of a length outside off stump. Tom Banton presses forward and sends it away for four.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Asitha Fernando at pace. He gets forward and leaves it alone.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
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 taken.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, 2 runs, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter pushes it into the gap for two.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter goes back to defend but fails to make contact.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka pitches it full around off stump. The batter is unable to take a run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, Four, Dilshan Madushanka drops it short outside off stump. Ben Duckett pounces on the width and sends it away for four.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, Four, Dilshan Madushanka bowls this on a good length around the stumps. Ben Duckett finds the fence to collect four runs.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka bowls a good length fast delivery on the stumps. The batter gets forward and blocks it solidly to keep it out.
Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, no run, Dilshan Madushanka delivers back of a length outside the off stump, and he lets it go through. No run.
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 over without a run.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Good length on the stumps from Asitha Fernando at pace. The batter presses forward and blocks it solidly.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Good length from Asitha Fernando targeting the stumps. The batter leans forward to defend and blocks it out safely.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length outside off stump, and the batter steps forward to leave it alone.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando lands it on a good length outside off stump, and the batter steps forward to leave it alone.
Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, no run, Asitha Fernando begins with a good length delivery on the stumps, defended safely back up the pitch.
Out
b S Curran
SR
25.00
45.1 · E Malinga b S Curran 1 (4) — Sam Curran to Eshan Malinga, no run, b S Curran, OUT! Sam Curran lands it on a good length around off stump and takes the final wicket. That brings an end to the innings with Eshan Malinga departing for a duck. England close out the contest comfortably.
Out
c T Banton b L Dawson
SR
33.33
44.6 · A Fernando c T Banton b L Dawson 1 (3) — Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, no run, c T Banton b L Dawson, Liam Dawson lands an off-break on a good length on the stumps. Asitha Fernando presses forward and chips it towards mid-on, where Tom Banton takes the catch to send him back for one off three balls. That fourth wicket for the spinner seals an improbable task with fifty-six still needed.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson pitches this on a good length on the stumps, and it is pushed toward mid off for a single.
Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson floats a full-length off-spinner on the off stump line. The batter leans forward into the defensive stroke and misses.
Out
c S Baker b L Dawson
SR
153.25
44.2 · Pavan Rathnayake c S Baker b L Dawson 118 (77) — Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, c S Baker b L Dawson, OUT! Good length off-spin on the stumps, and Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease to sweep it straight to short fine leg where Sonny Baker takes the catch. The centurion departs for a sparkling 118 off 77 balls, falling to Dawson for the second time in this fashion. That is a massive blow in this tight chase with 58 still needed.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Liam Dawson drops it on a good length on the stumps. Hanging in the crease, Pavan Rathnayake fetches a sweep toward square leg to collect four crucial runs in this tight chase.
Sam Curran to Eshan Malinga, no run, Sam Curran lands it on a good length outside off stump, and he works it towards square leg for no run. A tidy finish to the over keeps the chase tight.
Sam Curran to Eshan Malinga, no run, Good length from Sam Curran on the stumps, and the batter stays in the crease to defend it toward short cover. No run taken.
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to drive toward short midwicket for one run.
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Sam Curran lands a fast good-length ball around off stump. Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease, driving it through the slip region for four vital runs in this tight chase.
Out
runout (S Curran / J Root)
SR
25.00
43.2 · D Wellalage runout (S Curran / J Root) 1 (4) — Sam Curran to Dunith Wellalage, no run, runout (S Curran / J Root), Sam Curran delivers a fast ball as the batter hangs in the crease, and absolute panic ensues. Dunith Wellalage is run out for one off four deliveries through the combined work of Curran and Joe Root. That is a massive blow in this tight chase with sixty-seven still needed.
Sam Curran to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Sam Curran bowls a good-length delivery on the stumps. He hangs in his crease to play a defensive shot towards slip.
Pavan Rathnayake
Scored 100 in 70 balls
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Henry Thomas Crocombe bowls a good length ball around off stump. Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and punches it past short cover for four vital runs in this tight chase.
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Good length on the stumps, he presses forward and flicks it toward square leg for one run.
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Crocombe lands a full-length delivery on the stumps. He hangs in his crease to push a defensive shot towards mid-on.
Out
c H Brook b H T Crocombe
SR
125.00
42.3 · S Arachchige c H Brook b H T Crocombe 30 (24) — Henry Thomas Crocombe to Sahan Arachchige, no run, c H Brook b H T Crocombe, OUT! Crocombe lands it on a good length on the stumps, and Sahan Arachchige goes forward, chipping it straight towards mid on where Harry Brook secures the catch. He falls for 30 off 24 deliveries. A massive breakthrough as the chase tightens.
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Henry Thomas Crocombe bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, flicked forward toward short mid-wicket for one run.
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Henry Thomas Crocombe serves a good length ball outside the off stump. Pavan Rathnayake leans forward into a firm drive past short cover to collect four vital runs in this tight chase.
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Curran lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and it is pushed forward towards mid-on for a single.
Sam Curran to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Hanging in the crease, he pulls a good length delivery on the stumps toward short mid-wicket for one.
Sam Curran to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Good length from Sam Curran on the stumps. He hangs in the crease looking to pull and misses completely.
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls a full-length ball on the stumps, nudged towards short mid-wicket for one. That raises the fifty-run partnership.
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Sam Curran serves a full toss outside the off stump, and the batter hangs back in the crease to block it into the pitch. No run to show for it in this tight chase.
Sam Curran to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Sam Curran delivers full length on the stumps, driven to mid on for one to bring up the fifty partnership.
SL
Scored 300 in 40.6 overs
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Gus Atkinson nails a fast yorker aimed straight at the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it out defensively to end the over.
Gus Atkinson to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Gus Atkinson delivers a yorker on the stumps, knocked toward mid on for a single in this tight chase.
Gus Atkinson to Sahan Arachchige, 2 runs, Full length outside off stump, he presses forward and turns it towards short mid-wicket to hurry back for two runs.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away toward square leg for one run.
Gus Atkinson to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Full-length delivery on the stumps from Gus Atkinson, worked down to mid-on for a single.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Full length outside off from Atkinson, pushed towards short cover to rotate the strike for one.
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sonny Baker bowls a good length delivery on off stump, nudged towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Sonny Baker lands it on a good length around off stump. Pavan Rathnayake punches it past mid-off, sending the ball racing away to the boundary for four vital runs in this chase.
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, worked towards mid on for a single in this tight chase.
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Sonny Baker hits a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through, keeping it scoreless.
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Baker drops one in back of a length outside off stump. Sahan Arachchige steers it through point for four valuable runs in this tight chase.
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Sonny Baker bowls a full-length ball targeting the stumps. The batter pushes it straight to mid-off for no run.
Gus Atkinson to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Full length delivery on the stumps from Gus Atkinson, pushed toward mid-off to take one.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 no ball, Overstepping with a fast full toss on the stumps, Gus Atkinson is called for a no-ball as Pavan Rathnayake hangs back to pull it toward short mid-wicket for a single. Sri Lanka add two to the tally in this tight chase.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Gus Atkinson serves a good length delivery on off stump, knocked down towards mid on to hustle two runs.
Gus Atkinson to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length around off stump, worked away toward short mid-wicket for one run.
Gus Atkinson to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Full length around off stump from Gus Atkinson. Sahan Arachchige carves it away towards point for four valuable runs in this tight chase.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Gus Atkinson lands a good length ball on the stumps, worked away towards short mid-wicket for one.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. It is worked toward short midwicket to pick up two runs.
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Sonny Baker attacks the stumps on a good length. The batter hangs back in the crease trying to ramp it, but fails to connect.
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Full on the stumps from Sonny Baker, flicked off the front foot to short mid-wicket for one run.
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Pitched on a good length at the stumps, he presses forward to flick it toward short mid-wicket for one run.
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Sonny Baker spears a full delivery straight at the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and flicks it toward mid on.
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Full and targeting the stumps from Sonny Baker. The batter hangs back in his crease and defends the ball towards short cover.
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Sonny Baker spears in a fast full toss aimed straight at the stumps. The batter hangs in his crease and drives it toward mid-on, but cannot beat the stop.
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Joe Root lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He hangs back in the crease and drives it towards short cover, unable to pierce the ring as the required rate keeps climbing.
Joe Root to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, He steps forward to drive a good-length off-spin ball on off stump toward short midwicket for one run.
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Root pitches an off-break on a good length around off stump. Leaning forward, he drives it towards mid-off to take one.
Joe Root to Sahan Arachchige, 1 run, Pushed forward to drive a full toss on the stumps to mid-off for one run off Joe Root.
Joe Root to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Joe Root bowls off-spin on a good length outside off stump. Sahan Arachchige hangs in the crease and cuts it past slip for four crucial runs in this tight chase.
SL
Scored 250 in 36.1 overs
Joe Root to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Joe Root floats a full off-break on off stump. Sahan Arachchige presses forward and drives it past short cover for four vital runs in this chase.
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Pushed onto the front foot by a good length delivery on off stump, the batter drives towards short mid-wicket for two.
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, 2 wide, Sonny Baker errs down the leg side on a good length as the batter steps forward, slipping past for two wides in this tight chase.
Sonny Baker to Sahan Arachchige, 2 runs, Pushed onto the front foot by a good length delivery on the stumps, flicking it to short mid-wicket for two runs.
Out
c H Brook b S Baker
SR
158.82
35.4 · J Liyanage c H Brook b S Baker 27 (17) — Sonny Baker to Janith Liyanage, no run, c H Brook b S Baker, Janith Liyanage leans forward to drive a good-length ball on off stump, but chips it towards mid off. Harry Brook takes the catch, ending an enterprising 27 off 17 balls. A massive blow in this tight chase.
Sonny Baker to Janith Liyanage, Four, Baker drops it in back of a length outside off. Janith Liyanage hangs back in his crease, ramps an uppercut over the slip region, and finds four valuable runs in this tight chase.
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sonny Baker hits a good length around off stump, and the batter steps forward to drive toward short cover for one.
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Sonny Baker lands a fast delivery on a good length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake rocks back and carves an inside-out stroke through point for four. The chase remains a tight contest with the required rate hovering above nine.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, no run, Liam Dawson lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. The batter hangs in his crease, defending the ball towards square leg for no run.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Full off-spin on the stumps from Liam Dawson, flicked off the front foot to mid on for a single.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Liam Dawson bowls off-spin on the stumps, back of a length. Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease and pulls it wide of short mid-wicket for four. That boundary helps in this tight chase.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked towards mid on for a single.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson floats an off-break on a good length outside off. The batter presses forward and drives towards point for one.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Off-spin on a good length around off stump, driven forward toward short mid-wicket to scamper through for two runs.
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Sam Curran. The batter hangs in his crease to cut, steering it straight towards point for no run.
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, no run, Sam Curran serves a full length delivery outside off stump. He steers it straight towards slip for no run.
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, Six, Sam Curran bowls back of a length on the stumps. Janith Liyanage hangs in the crease and pulls it cleanly over square leg for six. In a tight chase, that takes the required rate down a fraction.
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Sam Curran bowls back of a length on the stumps, and the batter steps forward to flick it towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Pushed back of a length on the stumps by Sam Curran, he hangs in the crease and pulls to short mid-wicket for one.
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Curran lands this on a good length around the stumps, and it is worked away toward square leg for one.
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, no run, Will Jacks lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs in his crease, defending the ball towards short cover.
Pavan Rathnayake
Scored 50 in 40 balls
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Hanging back in the crease, he flicks the good-length off-break towards short midwicket to collect one run.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Will Jacks drops it in back of a length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and punches it past short midwicket for four vital runs in this tight chase.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Will Jacks floats an off-break full on off stump. Pavan Rathnayake presses forward and drives firmly towards short cover to collect four. In a tight chase, that releases valuable pressure.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Will Jacks, and he knocks it towards mid on for no run in this tight chase.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Will Jacks lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease and drags a slog sweep through short midwicket for four. That eases a fraction of the pressure in a tight chase.
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Sam Curran, flicked off the front foot toward short mid-wicket for one run.
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Sam Curran bowls a good-length delivery on the stumps. Hanging back in the crease, Pavan Rathnayake drives it past the slips for four in this tight chase.
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Sam Curran serves up a full toss on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake goes back and sweeps it away toward square leg for four vital runs in this tight chase.
SL
Scored 200 in 31.3 overs
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Sam Curran, driven forward towards mid on for one.
Sam Curran to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length delivery on off stump from Sam Curran. He gets forward to push it towards mid-on for a single.
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 leg bye, Hanging back in the crease to a good-length ball on the stumps, he looks to flick it away. It glances toward square leg, allowing a single leg bye in this tight chase.
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Root lands an off-break on a good length in line with the stumps. Rathnayake hangs in his crease, meets it with a firm sweep, and sends it toward square leg for four needed runs in this tight chase.
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Joe Root lands an off-break on a good length at the stumps. He steps forward and flicks it straight toward short mid-wicket.
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Joe Root tosses an off-break full on leg stump, pushed forward with a flick toward mid on for one.
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, Six, Joe Root floats an off-break on a good length around the stumps. Janith Liyanage presses forward and sends it soaring over short midwicket for six in a tight chase.
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, Six, Joe Root bowls off-spin on a good length around the stumps. Janith Liyanage hangs back in the crease and launches a slog sweep over square leg for six. With the steep required rate climbing, that boundary provides a vital boost.
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Joe Root bowls off-spin on a good length at the stumps. He steps forward and flicks it toward short mid-wicket for one run.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps. He punches the ball toward mid-on for no run.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands an off-break on a good length around the stumps, flicked forward down towards mid-on for one.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Pushed forward against the off-spin on the stumps, flicking it to short mid-wicket for one run against this steep target.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, no run, Liam Dawson lands this on a good length in line with the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. In pursuit of a steep target, the dot ball adds to the mounting required rate.
Out
lbw b L Dawson
SR
36.36
29.2 · D Shanaka lbw b L Dawson 4 (11) — Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, lbw b L Dawson, Liam Dawson strikes with an off-break pitched full on the stumps. Dasun Shanaka strides forward looking to flick but misses it completely and is trapped lbw. He departs for four off eleven balls, leaving the steep chase in serious trouble.
Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Liam Dawson bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless against the steep required rate.
Joe Root to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Joe Root bowls an off-break on a good length around the stumps. He steps forward and flicks it toward short mid-wicket for a single.
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pushed forward against the off-spinner on the stumps, flicking it down towards mid on to take one.
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Joe Root lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in his crease and blocks it defensively to stem the ball.
Joe Root to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Joe Root, he steps forward and flicks it towards short mid-wicket for one.
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Joe Root lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. He steps forward, flicking it straight toward mid-on to take one.
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Joe Root lands it on a good length on the stumps. He turns it towards short mid-wicket for no run.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson serves up an off-break on a good length outside off. The batter presses forward and drives it toward short cover for a single.
Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Liam Dawson bowls off-spin on a good length on the stumps. He steps forward and flicks it toward short mid-wicket for one.
Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around the stumps. Pushed away towards short cover for no run.
Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Liam Dawson floats this full outside off stump, drawing the batter forward into a drive towards mid off. The ball is intercepted there, keeping the chase under tight check.
Liam Dawson to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Liam Dawson floats a full off-break on the stumps. The batter leans forward to block it dead.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson flights a full-length delivery on leg stump. He leans forward with a defensive push towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Joe Root to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Joe Root lands a good-length ball around off stump. It is played straight toward short mid-wicket for no run.
Joe Root to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pushed on a good length straight on the stumps by Joe Root, knocked down towards mid-on for one run.
Joe Root to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Pushed from a good length on the stumps toward short midwicket to take one run in this tight chase.
Joe Root to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Joe Root pitches a full-length delivery straight on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run. A cautious start with the required rate creeping up in this stiff chase.
Out
c J Cox b J Root
SR
125.35
26.2 · K Mendis c J Cox b J Root 89 (71) — Joe Root to Kusal Mendis, no run, c J Cox b J Root, Joe Root strikes with an off-break pitched on a good length around leg stump. Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease looking to sweep, but Jordan Cox takes the catch. The innings ends on 89 from 71 deliveries, dealing a huge blow to this steep chase.
Joe Root to Kusal Mendis, no run, Joe Root lands an off-break on a good length in line with the stumps. The batter hangs in the crease and flicks it away towards short mid-wicket, but cannot beat the stop.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Gus Atkinson bowls a full toss on the stumps, and he hangs back in the crease to flick it to square leg for one run. Sri Lanka keep the chase within reach in this tight situation.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Full-length delivery on the stumps from Gus Atkinson, and the batter steps forward to flick it to mid on for one.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Gus Atkinson, pushed away towards slip for no run. He cannot pierce the ring on this occasion.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Gus Atkinson drops it back of a length outside off stump, and it is steered square toward point for one run.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends and cannot find a run in this tight chase.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, Four, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around leg stump. Kusal Mendis clips it away through square leg, sending it racing to the boundary for four vital runs in this stiff chase.
Will Jacks to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump, worked away toward short midwicket to take one.
Will Jacks to Kusal Mendis, Six, Will Jacks bowls it full and straight on the stumps. Kusal Mendis launches it straight over mid on for six runs, keeping the steep chase moving along.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Will Jacks floats a full length ball onto leg stump, nudged away towards mid on to take one.
SL
Scored 150 in 24.3 overs
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Will Jacks delivers one on a full length outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake drives it past short cover to collect four vital runs in this tight chase.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Will Jacks bowls full on off stump as he steps forward, pushing toward short cover to collect two.
Will Jacks to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pushed from a good length around off stump towards mid on to take one run.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Gus Atkinson lands this on a good length on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake forces it past short midwicket, beating the ring to collect four needed runs in this stiff chase.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Gus Atkinson, worked down towards mid on to take one run.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it towards short mid-wicket for no run. A tidy dot ball with the required rate sitting high in this chase.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length delivery around off stump from Gus Atkinson, worked towards short fine leg for a single.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, Six, Gus Atkinson pitches this full outside off stump. Pavan Rathnayake lofts it over short cover and sends it all the way for six in a demanding chase.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off, guided toward short cover for one run.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Full length around off stump from Will Jacks. The batter presses forward, pushing the ball towards short cover for two runs.
Will Jacks to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Will Jacks bowls an off-break on a good length on the stumps, and the batter hangs back to pull it to short mid-wicket for one.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Will Jacks bowls a full toss on off stump. He stays in the crease and reverse sweeps toward slip for one.
Will Jacks to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Back of a length off-spin on leg stump, he goes back and drives it toward short cover for one run.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pushed on a good length outside off stump, he hangs back to drive toward short cover and collects one run.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Good length on the stumps, the batter presses forward and works it to short fine leg for two runs.
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Sonny Baker, and he presses forward to flick it toward short mid-wicket for one.
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Good length on the stumps, he hangs back in the crease and pulls it towards short midwicket for two runs.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Good length around off stump from Sonny Baker, and he sweeps from the crease towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Full length from Sonny Baker right on the stumps, and he hangs back to flick it towards short mid-wicket for no run.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Six, Sonny Baker hits a good length outside off stump, but Kusal Mendis hangs back in the crease and pulls it cleanly. The ball clears the square leg boundary for six in this tight chase.
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Sonny Baker, worked toward mid on to take one as the steep chase continues.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Off break on a good length outside off, driven forward towards short cover to take one.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson floats a full-length off-spinner on the stumps, and the batter hangs back in the crease to drive towards mid-off for no run. A steep target leaves no room to stall.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson lands it full on off stump. The batter steers the ball towards slip for no run.
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Leaning forward to a good length off-break on the stumps, he eases it towards short cover for one run.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pushed forward against the off-spin on a good length around off and middle, flicking it down to mid on for one.
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Liam Dawson, pushed down toward mid-off off the front foot for one.
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Sonny Baker lands a good length ball on the stumps. He pushes it straight towards short cover for no run.
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Good length on off stump, pushed away towards short cover for no run. With the required rate climbing in this tight chase, he cannot find a way through.
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Sonny Baker lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it toward mid off for no run.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Sonny Baker, flicked away from the crease toward square leg for one.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Sonny Baker pitches it full on off stump. The batter hangs back in his crease to defend toward mid-off.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Six, Sonny Baker bowls fast and back of a length on the stumps. Hanging in the crease, Kusal Mendis pulls it cleanly over short mid wicket for six. A much-needed hit in this tight chase.
K Mendis
Scored 50 in 46 balls
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson lands this on a good length around the stumps. The batter cannot find a way through and defends it safely.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length outside off stump. He pushes it straight towards short cover for no run in this demanding chase.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Liam Dawson bowls this full and straight at the stumps. The batter pushes it toward mid-off for no run.
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Liam Dawson, worked forward with a flick towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, Four, Liam Dawson lands this on a good length on the stumps. Kusal Mendis whips it past short midwicket, beating the ring for four crucial runs in this demanding chase.
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps. He pushes it away towards point for no run.
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Henry Thomas Crocombe hits a good length outside off stump, guided towards slip for one run in this tight chase.
SL
Scored 100 in 17.5 overs
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, no run, Henry Thomas Crocombe lands it on a good length around the stumps. The batter works it straight to short mid-wicket for no run.
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, He leans forward into a full-length delivery on the stumps, working it towards square leg to take two.
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, no run, Henry Thomas Crocombe hits a good length outside off stump at pace. Hanging in the crease, the batter cuts straight towards point for no run.
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, no run, Henry Thomas Crocombe lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends for no run.
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, no run, Henry Thomas Crocombe delivers back of a length outside off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease and defends towards short cover.
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, 1 wide, Henry Thomas Crocombe strays down leg on a good length as the batter presses forward, conceding an extra run. The required rate climbs in a tight chase.
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pushed forward against the good length off-break on the stumps, flicking it away toward square leg for one.
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, Four, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps. Kusal Mendis steers it past point, finding four vital runs in a tight chase.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Liam Dawson delivers off-spin on a good length around off stump. The batter goes forward and drives toward mid off for one run.
Out
c WG Jacks b L Dawson
SR
96.00
16.3 · A Fernando c WG Jacks b L Dawson 48 (50) — Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, c WG Jacks b L Dawson, OUT! Gone this time. Avishka Fernando steps forward to drive this good length off-spinner on the stumps, but chips it straight to Will Jacks at mid off. He falls two short of a half-century, out for 48 off 50 balls, dealing a heavy blow in this demanding chase of 387.
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps. He pushes it straight towards short cover for no run.
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around the stumps, nudged away towards square leg for one run.
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Avishka Fernando, Four, Good length fast delivery on the stumps. Avishka Fernando steps forward and flicks it past short mid wicket to find the boundary for four runs in this tight chase.
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Avishka Fernando, no run, Henry Thomas Crocombe lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Avishka Fernando, Four, Henry Thomas Crocombe bowls a good length ball on the stumps. Avishka Fernando steps forward and flicks it away to square leg for four. In this tight chase, that boundary eases the pressure.
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Avishka Fernando, Four, Henry Thomas Crocombe bowls a good-length ball on the stumps. Avishka Fernando presses forward and works a flick through short mid wicket for four in this steep chase.
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pushed on a good length towards the stumps, he presses forward to defend towards mid on for one.
Henry Thomas Crocombe to Kusal Mendis, no run, Henry Thomas Crocombe lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it toward point for no run.
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson lands a good length delivery on the stumps. He turns it towards short fine leg for no run.
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson bowls a full length ball on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly.
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson bowls a full length delivery on the stumps. He pushes it straight towards mid off for no run.
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson tosses an off-break full on the stumps. He hangs in his crease and blocks it firmly to stop the ball.
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Full length on the stumps, and he leans forward to push the off-spin toward mid off for one run.
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Pitched on a full length on the stumps by Liam Dawson, knocked towards mid on for one.
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, Four, Sam Curran pitches it full outside off stump. Kusal Mendis presses forward and drives it firmly through mid-off for four, providing a welcome boundary in this tight chase.
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Full length from Sam Curran on the stumps. He hangs in the crease to defend it toward short cover.
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Good length on off stump from Sam Curran, and he hangs back to pat a defensive shot toward point. No run taken.
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Sam Curran lands a good length delivery on off stump. The batter steers the ball toward point for no run.
Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Sam Curran concedes a single as the batter works the ball away to rotate the strike.
Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sam Curran serves a full length delivery outside off stump. He knocks it straight towards mid-off for no run.
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson bowls a full delivery on the stumps, worked away towards square leg for one run.
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Full length on the stumps from Liam Dawson, and the batter pushes it toward short mid-wicket for no run. A tidy dot keeps the pressure tight in this steep chase.
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson flights an off-break on a full length on the stumps. He presses forward with a defensive prod toward short mid-wicket.
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pushed away into the gap to rotate the strike, bringing just one run off Liam Dawson.
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Liam Dawson flights this off-break full on off stump, drawing a forward defensive push towards short cover for one run.
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, Six, Liam Dawson drops it back of a length on the stumps. Avishka Fernando heaves it over short midwicket, sending the ball cleanly over the rope for six in this demanding chase.
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, Four, Sam Curran pitches this one full around off stump. Kusal Mendis drives it straight past mid-off to collect four much-needed runs in this steep chase.
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, Four, Sam Curran hits a good length on the stumps. Hanging in the crease, Kusal Mendis hooks it away cleanly toward square leg for four to bring up the fifty-run partnership in this steep chase.
Sam Curran to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps by Curran, worked away toward short mid-wicket to take one run.
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Goes back and flicks the fast delivery away, collecting one run as the ball is stopped.
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Sam Curran lands a good length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends it solidly to record a dot ball in this steep chase.
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Sam Curran bowls a good-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter works it towards short midwicket. No run is taken.
Liam Dawson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Liam Dawson, he steps forward and drives it toward mid off for one.
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Off-break on a good length on the stumps, driven forward towards mid-off for one. In a steep chase, every run matters.
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length in line with the stumps, and the batter pushes it toward point for no run. With the steep required rate climbing, another dot ball passes.
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run against the steep asking rate.
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it straight to short cover for no run.
Liam Dawson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Liam Dawson lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter defends the ball towards short mid-wicket for no run.
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Sam Curran hits a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it toward short cover for no run against the steep asking rate.
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Sam Curran hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly toward mid on.
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Hanging back in the crease to a good length delivery on the stumps, he clips a flick straight to short mid-wicket. No run added as the pressure keeps mounting in this demanding chase.
SL
Scored 50 in 9.3 overs
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Full length from Sam Curran on the stumps, and the batter pushes it toward mid on for no run in this tight chase.
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Sam Curran. He hangs in his crease to tap a defensive shot towards short cover for no run.
Sam Curran to Kusal Mendis, no run, Good length delivery on the stumps from Sam Curran, and he pushes it gently towards mid-off for no run.
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson pounds it in back of a length outside the off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. A tight dot ball to close out the over in this stiff chase.
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter works it towards short mid-wicket. No run taken.
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, Four, Gus Atkinson pitches this full on off stump. Hanging back in the crease, Avishka Fernando drives firmly past short cover for four.
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, Four, Gus Atkinson hits a good length on the stumps with good pace. Avishka Fernando hangs back in his crease and pulls it through short mid-wicket for four. That helps keep the demanding chase within reach.
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps. Pushed gently towards short midwicket for no run.
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and drives toward short cover, unable to pierce the ring.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Sonny Baker hits a good length outside off stump with pace. He hangs in the crease and blocks it toward slip for no run.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Six, Sonny Baker bowls a good length delivery on the stumps. Hanging in the crease, Kusal Mendis pulls it over mid on for six to ease the tight chase.
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Sonny Baker delivers a good length ball on off stump, defended forward towards short mid-wicket for one run.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Back of a length outside off from Sonny Baker, he hangs in the crease and cuts it towards slip for one.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Six, Baker drops it in short on the stumps, and Kusal Mendis dispatches it straight over short mid wicket for six. A much-needed maximum in this steep chase.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Four, Good length on off stump from Sonny Baker. Kusal Mendis presses forward and drives it past mid-off to find the fence for four. A much-needed boundary in this steep chase.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, guided wide of slip by the batter to pick up one run.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, Four, Gus Atkinson serves a good length delivery on the stumps. Kusal Mendis whips it past short midwicket, sending the ball away for four needed runs in this steep chase.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Full length from Gus Atkinson on the stumps, driven straight towards mid on. No run taken.
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 1 leg bye, Good length on the stumps from Gus Atkinson, the flick shot deflects toward square leg for a single leg bye.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Gus Atkinson pounds it in back of a length on the stumps. He rocks back, pulling it toward square leg for one.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length around off stump, and the batter defends it away for no run. Faced with an improbable chase, the pressure stays firmly on.
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sonny Baker lands it back of a length outside off stump. Pushed away straight towards short cover for no run.
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sonny Baker hits a good length around off stump, and the batter stays pinned in the crease to push defensively toward short cover. No run taken.
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, Four, Full length fast delivery on the stumps from Sonny Baker. Avishka Fernando leans forward and flicks it past short mid wicket for four runs, chipping away at the steep target.
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sonny Baker lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter steers it straight toward point for no run.
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sonny Baker serves up a full toss on off stump. Staying deep in the crease, the batter drives it firmly toward short cover for no run.
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, Four, Baker bowls back of a length on off stump. Avishka Fernando hangs in the crease, flicking through short mid-wicket for four to chip away at the steep target.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands a good length delivery around off stump at pace. The batter hangs back in his crease, defending toward short cover.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in his crease, defending the ball towards short cover.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length on the stumps. The batter defends the ball toward short midwicket for no run.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter knocks it towards point. No run taken.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter steers it towards point for no run.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it toward mid off for no run.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Hanging back to a back of a length delivery outside off, he cuts it away towards point for one.
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3.5 · K Mendis b S Baker 4 (11) — Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, no run, b S Baker, Sonny Baker bowls a good length fast delivery around off stump. Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease to defend, misses completely, and is bowled for four off eleven balls. An improbable chase just grew even steeper.
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Sonny Baker slips down the leg side on a good length as the batter presses forward, conceding an extra run.
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Pushed on a good length straight on the stumps, he leans forward and flicks it toward short mid-wicket for one.
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sonny Baker pitches it full on off stump, and the batter presses forward to drive toward short cover. He cannot find a way through as the ball is stopped.
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sonny Baker lands a good length ball on off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and defends it towards short cover.
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Full fast delivery targeting the stumps from Sonny Baker. The batter hangs back in the crease to defend it toward short mid-wicket.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson bowls a full length delivery on off stump. The batter defends firmly to end the over with no run taken.
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Hanging in the crease against the fast bowling, he pulls it away to take one run.
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter pushes it toward mid off for no run against this steep target.
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Good length on the stumps from Gus Atkinson. The batter hangs back in his crease and solidly blocks it out.
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, Four, Gus Atkinson lands it on a good length on the stumps. Avishka Fernando hangs back in the crease and pulls it past short midwicket for four. Sri Lanka need plenty more in this steep chase.
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, 1 wide, Gus Atkinson errs down the leg side with a good length delivery, and the umpire signals a wide as the batter steps forward.
Gus Atkinson to Avishka Fernando, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length on the stumps with good pace. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly.
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Sonny Baker pitches it full on off stump with pace. The batter hangs in the crease and simply blocks it out.
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Sonny Baker lands it back of a length on off stump. The batter fails to score as the enormous chase begins.
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Sonny Baker hits a good length around off stump with good pace. The batter hangs in the crease looking to pull, but fails to make contact.
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, 1 run, Good length on off stump from Sonny Baker, defended from the crease to take one run.
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sonny Baker lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to take a run.
Sonny Baker to Avishka Fernando, no run, Sonny Baker hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and plays a defensive shot to stop it.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands a good-length ball around off stump at pace. The batter hangs in the crease and blocks it firmly to end the opening over.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson hits a good length around off stump. The batter hangs back in his crease and lets it go through.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Full-length delivery outside off from Gus Atkinson, and he hangs back in the crease to defend it to a halt. No run.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Gus Atkinson pitches this on a good length outside off stump. Kamindu Mendis hangs back in the crease with a defensive push, finding the gap to pick up four.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands a good-length ball around off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease and plays and misses.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson starts with a back-of-a-length delivery around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease looking to defend, but fails to make contact.
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