RESULT

SL vs ZIM Commentary, 19 February, 2026

178/7 (20 ov)

ZIM

182/4 (19.3 ov)

Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets

Over 20 14 Runs

SL 178/7

D Wellalage 15(8) M Theekshana 0(0)

B Muzarabani 2-38 (4)

4 19.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Dunith Wellalage, Four, Four !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps. Dunith Wellalage goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

4 19.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Dunith Wellalage, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

0 19.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot Ball !! slower ball, back of length, on the off stump, and Dunith Wellalage hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

0 19.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, and Dunith Wellalage hangs on and tries to hit ramp shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

2 19.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Dunith Wellalage, 2 runs, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.

Scored 150 in 19.1 overs

150

4 19.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Dunith Wellalage, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump. Dunith Wellalage goes back, hits punch in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

Over 19 16 Runs

SL 164/7

D Hemantha 0(1) D Wellalage 1(2)

B Evans 2-35 (3)

Out

D Hemantha 0(1)

c RP Burl b B Evans

0.00

18.6 · D Hemantha c RP Burl b B Evans 0 (1) — Brad Evans to Dushan Hemantha, no run, c RP Burl b B Evans, Caught out !! slower ball, full length, on the off stump, Dushan Hemantha hangs in the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards long on, but the ball finds safe hands of Ryan Burl, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Dushan Hemantha is out.

Out

Pavan Rathnayake 44(25)

c G Cremer b B Evans

176.00

18.5 · Pavan Rathnayake c G Cremer b B Evans 44 (25) — Brad Evans to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, c G Cremer b B Evans, Caught out !! off cutter, good length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes back and takes a big risk by attempting cut towards point, edged!! and flies straight to Graeme Cremer, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Pavan Rathnayake.

4 18.4

Brad Evans to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! off cutter, full length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four. Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation

6 18.3

Brad Evans to Pavan Rathnayake, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the stumps, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum! Back to back sixes, Freed his arms and sent the ball crashing on the other side of the fences into the crowd

4 18.2

Brad Evans to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! slower ball, fulltoss, on the off stump. Pavan Rathnayake goes back, hits ramp shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

2 18.1

Brad Evans to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an slower ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.

Over 18 6 Runs

SL 148/5

Pavan Rathnayake 28(20) D Wellalage 1(2)

B Muzarabani 2-24 (3)

1 17.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes back to take inswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

0 17.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Pavan Rathnayake hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

4 17.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump. Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation

1 17.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage goes forward to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

0 17.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

Out

D Shanaka 6(7)

c T Musekiwa b B Muzarabani

85.71

17.1 · D Shanaka c T Musekiwa b B Muzarabani 6 (7) — Blessing Muzarabani to Dasun Shanaka, no run, c T Musekiwa b B Muzarabani, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Tashinga Musekiwa, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Dasun Shanaka.

Over 17 15 Runs

SL 142/4

Pavan Rathnayake 23(17) D Shanaka 6(6)

S Raza 0-36 (4)

6 16.6

Sikandar Raza to Pavan Rathnayake, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

1 16.5

Sikandar Raza to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

3 16.4

Sikandar Raza to Pavan Rathnayake, 3 runs, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 3 runs.

1 16.3

Sikandar Raza to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

1 16.2

Sikandar Raza to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

nb 16.2

Sikandar Raza to Dasun Shanaka, 2 no ball, No ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka goes back, displays his finesse with a beautifully timed cut, ball rolls towards short cover, umpire signals a no ball, as Sikandar Raza had overstepped.

1 16.1

Sikandar Raza to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook inside out shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards short fine leg for 1 run.

Over 16 5 Runs

SL 127/4

Pavan Rathnayake 12(13) D Shanaka 3(3)

G Cremer 2-27 (4)

1 15.6

Graeme Cremer to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take googly of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

1 15.5

Graeme Cremer to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka goes back to take legbreak of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

0 15.4

Graeme Cremer to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

2 15.3

Graeme Cremer to Dasun Shanaka, 2 runs, Dasun Shanaka goes back to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.

Out

K Mendis 7(5)

c & b G Cremer

140.00

15.2 · K Mendis c & b G Cremer 7 (5) — Graeme Cremer to Kamindu Mendis, no run, c & b G Cremer, Caught out !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease to try a high-risk defensive shot, edged!! and the ball finds safe hands of Graeme Cremer, who makes no mistake in taking the catch, and Kamindu Mendis is out.

1 15.1

Graeme Cremer to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.

Over 15 11 Runs

SL 122/3

K Mendis 7(4) Pavan Rathnayake 10(11)

RP Burl 1-16 (2)

4 14.6

Ryan Burl to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump. Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease, hits punch in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

wd 14.6

Ryan Burl to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! googly full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kamindu Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

1 14.5

Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

1 14.4

Ryan Burl to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis goes forward to take of full length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

1 14.3

Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

wd 14.3

Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! yorker, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Pavan Rathnayake no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.

2 14.2

Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 2 runs.

0 14.1

Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease and strives to hit sweep, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

Over 14 6 Runs

SL 111/3

K Mendis 2(2) Pavan Rathnayake 6(7)

G Cremer 1-22 (3)

2 13.6

Graeme Cremer to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, Kamindu Mendis goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

0 13.5

Graeme Cremer to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.

wd 13.5

Graeme Cremer to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kamindu Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

Out

P Nissanka 62(41)

c T Munyonga b G Cremer

151.22

13.4 · P Nissanka c T Munyonga b G Cremer 62 (41) — Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, no run, c T Munyonga b G Cremer, Caught out !! googly, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, tries a high-risk shot towards third man, but the ball finds safe hands of Tony Munyonga, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Pathum Nissanka is out.

1 13.3

2 13.2

Graeme Cremer to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take googly of fulltoss aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

0 13.1

Graeme Cremer to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, and Pavan Rathnayake hangs on and tries to hit sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

Over 13 5 Runs

SL 105/2

P Nissanka 62(40) Pavan Rathnayake 3(4)

RP Burl 1-5 (1)

Scored 100 in 12.6 overs

100

2 12.6

Ryan Burl to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

1 12.5

Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

0 12.4

Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, and Pavan Rathnayake hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

2 12.3

Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

0 12.2

Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

Out

K Mendis 14(20)

st T Marumani b RP Burl

70.00

12.1 · K Mendis st T Marumani b RP Burl 14 (20) — Ryan Burl to Kusal Mendis, no run, st T Marumani b RP Burl, Stumped out !! , good length on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tries to slam it, but Kusal Mendis fails to make contact with the ball, and Tadiwanashe Marumani completes the stumping to send Kusal Mendis back to the dressing room.

Over 12 7 Runs

SL 100/1

K Mendis 14(19) P Nissanka 60(39)

W Masakadza 0-23 (3)

1 11.6

Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.

1 11.5

Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.

1 11.4

Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

0 11.3

Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

2 11.2

Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

2 11.1

Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.

Over 11 7 Runs

SL 93/1

P Nissanka 59(38) K Mendis 8(14)

S Raza 0-21 (3)

2 10.6

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

P Nissanka

Scored 50 in 34 balls

1 10.5

Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

0 10.4

Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and slash sweep towards short fine leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1 10.3

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

2 10.2

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take off break ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

1 10.1

Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take arm ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

Over 10 12 Runs

SL 86/1

P Nissanka 54(35) K Mendis 6(11)

G Cremer 0-16 (2)

4 9.6

Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! googly, good length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and tries defensive shot, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

2 9.5

Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.

0 9.4

Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

0 9.3

Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, dabs sloge sweep with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

2 9.2

Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

4 9.1

Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

Over 9 4 Runs

SL 74/1

P Nissanka 42(29) K Mendis 6(11)

W Masakadza 0-16 (2)

1 8.6

Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

0 8.5

Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

2 8.4

Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

1 8.3

Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

0 8.2

Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, plays it with soft hands towards point, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

0 8.1

Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, dabs cut with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

Over 8 4 Runs

SL 70/1

K Mendis 5(8) P Nissanka 39(26)

G Cremer 0-4 (1)

1 7.6

Graeme Cremer to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

1 7.5

Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take googly of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

1 7.4

Graeme Cremer to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take googly of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

0 7.3

Graeme Cremer to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the leg stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and slash sweep towards short fine leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1 7.2

Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

0 7.1

Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

Over 7 5 Runs

SL 66/1

P Nissanka 37(23) K Mendis 3(5)

S Raza 0-14 (2)

1 6.6

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

1 6.5

Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the leg stump, Kusal Mendis goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

1 6.4

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take top spinner of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.

1 6.3

Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.

0 6.2

Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and slash push towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1 6.1

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Over 6 7 Runs

SL 61/1

P Nissanka 34(20) K Mendis 1(2)

B Evans 0-19 (2)

1 5.6

Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes back and plays a well-timed punch off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

1 5.5

Brad Evans to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

0 5.4

Brad Evans to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

1 5.3

Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, swats push, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

0 5.2

Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

Scored 50 in 5.1 overs

4 5.1

Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka goes forward, hits push in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

Over 5 8 Runs

SL 54/1

K Perera 22(14) P Nissanka 29(16)

B Muzarabani 1-18 (2)

Out

K Perera 22(14)

c G Cremer b B Muzarabani

157.14

4.6 · K Perera c G Cremer b B Muzarabani 22 (14) — Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, no run, c G Cremer b B Muzarabani, Caught out !! slower ball, back of length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera goes back, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards short fine leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Graeme Cremer, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Kusal Perera.

1 4.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back, swats flick shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

1 4.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

1 4.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.

1 4.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.

4 4.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

Over 4 14 Runs

SL 46/0

P Nissanka 28(14) K Perera 16(10)

B Evans 0-13 (1)

4 3.6

Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

1 3.5

Brad Evans to Kusal Perera, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, aims to play pull, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.

0 3.4

Brad Evans to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brad Evans bowls a sharp delivery, and Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

1 3.3

Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take inswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

4 3.2

Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

4 3.1

Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, plays pull, gets an edge!, in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

Over 3 12 Runs

SL 32/0

P Nissanka 15(10) K Perera 16(8)

W Masakadza 0-12 (1)

1 2.6

Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

wd 2.6

Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Pathum Nissanka with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

4 2.5

Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

0 2.4

Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes back and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1 2.3

Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

1 2.2

Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

4 2.1

Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Pathum Nissanka goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

Over 2 11 Runs

SL 20/0

K Perera 15(7) P Nissanka 5(5)

B Muzarabani 0-11 (1)

4 1.6

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

0 1.5

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera goes back and slash pull towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

2 1.4

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, 2 runs, Kusal Perera goes forward to take outswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook , edged!! and the ball sails towards deep point for 2 runs.

4 1.3

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.

0 1.2

Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera goes back and strives to hit push, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

1 1.1

Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

Over 1 9 Runs

SL 9/0

P Nissanka 4(4) K Perera 5(2)

S Raza 0-9 (1)

1 0.6

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

1 0.5

Sikandar Raza to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

4 0.4

Sikandar Raza to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Kusal Perera goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

1 0.3

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.

2 0.2

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

0 0.1

Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, and Pathum Nissanka hangs on and tries to hit sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.

4 19.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Brian Bennett goes forward, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

1 19.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Tony Munyonga goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep point for 1 run.

6 19.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Tony Munyonga, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Tony Munyonga goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

Over 19 5 Runs

ZIM 171/4

T Munyonga 1(1) B Bennett 59(47)

D Hemantha 2-36 (4)

1 18.6

Dushan Hemantha to Tony Munyonga, 1 run, Tony Munyonga goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

wd 18.6

Dushan Hemantha to Tony Munyonga, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Tony Munyonga with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

Out

T Musekiwa 1(2)

c D Shanaka b D Hemantha

50.00

18.5 · T Musekiwa c D Shanaka b D Hemantha 1 (2) — Dushan Hemantha to Tashinga Musekiwa, no run, c D Shanaka b D Hemantha, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Tashinga Musekiwa goes forward, tries a high-risk shot towards long off, but the ball finds safe hands of Dasun Shanaka, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Tashinga Musekiwa is out.

1 18.4

Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Brian Bennett goes forward and chunks it towards the long off for 1 run.

1 18.3

Dushan Hemantha to Tashinga Musekiwa, 1 run, Dushan Hemantha delivers off break ball at good length, Tashinga Musekiwa goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

Out

S Raza 45(26)

c D Shanaka b D Hemantha

173.08

18.2 · S Raza c D Shanaka b D Hemantha 45 (26) — Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, no run, c D Shanaka b D Hemantha, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards short cover, but the ball finds safe hands of Dasun Shanaka, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Sikandar Raza is out.

1 18.1

Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the leg stump, Brian Bennett goes back to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.

Over 18 6 Runs

ZIM 166/2

B Bennett 57(45) S Raza 45(25)

D Wellalage 1-27 (4)

1 17.6

Dunith Wellalage to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage delivers off break ball at full length, Brian Bennett goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long off for 1 run.

1 17.5

Dunith Wellalage to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage delivers off break ball at good length, Sikandar Raza goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Sikandar Raza to just 1 run.

1 17.4

Dunith Wellalage to Brian Bennett, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Brian Bennett goes back to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

B Bennett

Scored 50 in 41 balls

1 17.3

Dunith Wellalage to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Sikandar Raza goes back and chunks it towards the deep point for 1 run.

1 17.2

Dunith Wellalage to Brian Bennett, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward and chunks it towards the deep cover for 1 run.

ZIM

Scored 150 in 17.1 overs

150

1 17.1

Dunith Wellalage to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward and chunks it towards the long on for 1 run.

Over 17 14 Runs

ZIM 160/2

B Bennett 54(42) S Raza 42(22)

D Madushanka 0-20 (3)

4 16.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Brian Bennett goes back, it to the third man, races away and finds the boundary.

1 16.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes back, plays cut, towards the deep cover for 1 run.

0 16.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

1 16.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

wd 16.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump. The Umpire calls it a wide.

1 16.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

6 16.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Sikandar Raza, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!

Over 16 12 Runs

ZIM 146/2

S Raza 34(18) B Bennett 49(40)

M Theekshana 0-36 (3)

1 15.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards mid off for 1 run.

4 15.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza, Four, Four !! , fulltoss, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease and caresses cut to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.

6 15.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza hangs in the crease, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!

0 15.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, yorker, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes back to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

0 15.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays cut to the point.

1 15.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

Over 15 20 Runs

ZIM 134/2

S Raza 23(13) B Bennett 48(39)

D Hemantha 0-31 (3)

4 14.6

Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep cover region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

6 14.5

Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long off for a colossal Maximum!

6 14.4

Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, Six, Six !! off break ball is delivered on the off stump, good length and Sikandar Raza goes forward, displays great skill by powering it to deep mid wicket for a magnificent Maximum!

1 14.3

Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Dushan Hemantha delivers off break ball at full length, Brian Bennett goes back and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Brian Bennett to just 1 run.

2 14.2

Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays drive, towards the long off for 2 runs.

1 14.1

Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Dushan Hemantha delivers off break ball at good length, Sikandar Raza goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Sikandar Raza to just 1 run.

Over 14 11 Runs

ZIM 114/2

S Raza 6(9) B Bennett 45(37)

D Shanaka 1-26 (3)

1 13.6

Dasun Shanaka to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

wd 13.6

Dasun Shanaka to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Sikandar Raza with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

1 13.5

Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an leg cutter delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at mid off for 1 run.

2 13.4

Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Brian Bennett goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.

4 13.3

Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Brian Bennett goes back, hits uppercut in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

1 13.2

Dasun Shanaka to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Sikandar Raza goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards long off for 1 run.

1 13.1

Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Brian Bennett goes forward, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.

Over 13 2 Runs

ZIM 103/2

S Raza 4(7) B Bennett 38(33)

D Wellalage 1-21 (3)

0 12.6

Dunith Wellalage to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.

ZIM

Scored 100 in 12.5 overs

100

1 12.5

Dunith Wellalage to Brian Bennett, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Brian Bennett goes forward to make a confident inside out shot, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.

1 12.4

Dunith Wellalage to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.

0 12.3

Dunith Wellalage to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward, tucks inside out shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

0 12.2

Dunith Wellalage to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward, tucks push toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

0 12.1

Dunith Wellalage to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

Over 12 9 Runs

ZIM 101/2

S Raza 3(2) B Bennett 37(32)

D Shanaka 1-16 (2)

1 11.6

Dasun Shanaka to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

2 11.5

Dasun Shanaka to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Sikandar Raza goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

Out

RP Burl 23(12)

c K Perera b D Shanaka

191.67

11.4 · RP Burl c K Perera b D Shanaka 23 (12) — Dasun Shanaka to Ryan Burl, no run, c K Perera b D Shanaka, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Ryan Burl hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards short fine leg, edged!! and flies straight to Kusal Perera, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Ryan Burl.

4 11.3

Dasun Shanaka to Ryan Burl, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ryan Burl elegantly goes forward into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep point region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

1 11.2

Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

1 11.1

Dasun Shanaka to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ryan Burl goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.

Over 11 14 Runs

ZIM 92/1

RP Burl 18(9) B Bennett 36(31)

D Wellalage 1-19 (2)

1 10.6

Dunith Wellalage to Ryan Burl, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

2 10.5

Dunith Wellalage to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Ryan Burl goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

0 10.4

Dunith Wellalage to Ryan Burl, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Ryan Burl goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

6 10.3

Dunith Wellalage to Ryan Burl, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball, on the off stump, Ryan Burl hangs in the crease, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!

4 10.2

Dunith Wellalage to Ryan Burl, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Ryan Burl goes forward, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

1 10.1

Dunith Wellalage to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

Over 10 5 Runs

ZIM 78/1

B Bennett 35(30) RP Burl 5(4)

D Hemantha 0-11 (2)

1 9.6

Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run, An accurately pitched legbreak on the stumps, Brian Bennett goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

0 9.5

Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! googly, fulltoss, on the leg stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease, tucks sweep toward the fielder at short fine leg, who halts the ball.

1 9.4

Dushan Hemantha to Ryan Burl, 1 run, , full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays sweep, towards the deep square leg for 1 run.

1 9.3

Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

1 9.2

Dushan Hemantha to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ryan Burl hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

1 9.1

Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes back to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Over 9 5 Runs

ZIM 73/1

B Bennett 32(26) RP Burl 3(2)

D Wellalage 1-5 (1)

1 8.6

Dunith Wellalage to Brian Bennett, 1 run, , full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push, towards the long on for 1 run.

1 8.5

Dunith Wellalage to Ryan Burl, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Ryan Burl goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards long off for 1 run.

2 8.4

Dunith Wellalage to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Dunith Wellalage delivers at full length, Ryan Burl goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Ryan Burl to just 2 runs.

Out

T Marumani 34(26)

c & b D Wellalage

130.77

8.3 · T Marumani c & b D Wellalage 34 (26) — Dunith Wellalage to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, c & b D Wellalage, Caught out !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards mid on, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Dunith Wellalage, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Tadiwanashe Marumani.

0 8.2

Dunith Wellalage to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease, trying to hit sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

1 8.1

Dunith Wellalage to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes back to take of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Over 8 6 Runs

ZIM 68/0

B Bennett 30(24) T Marumani 34(24)

D Hemantha 0-6 (1)

1 7.6

Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Dushan Hemantha delivers legbreak at good length, Brian Bennett goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep point for 1 run.

0 7.5

Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the leg stump, Brian Bennett goes back to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

0 7.4

Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Brian Bennett goes back, tucks push toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

1 7.3

Dushan Hemantha to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 run, , good length, on the stumps, goes back, plays push, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.

0 7.2

Dushan Hemantha to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Dot ball !! googly, good length, on the off stump, Dushan Hemantha sends down a sharp delivery, Tadiwanashe Marumani goes back to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

4 7.1

Dushan Hemantha to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Four, Four !! , good length, on the stumps, Tadiwanashe Marumani goes back, plays pull in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

Over 7 7 Runs

ZIM 62/0

T Marumani 29(21) B Bennett 29(21)

D Shanaka 0-7 (1)

1 6.6

Dasun Shanaka to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 run, Tadiwanashe Marumani goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a back of length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.

1 6.5

Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes back to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.

ZIM

Scored 50 in 6.4 overs

4 6.4

Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! off cutter, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes back, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.

1 6.3

Dasun Shanaka to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 run, An accurately pitched outswinger on the stumps, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

0 6.2

Dasun Shanaka to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Dasun Shanaka sends down a sharp delivery, Tadiwanashe Marumani goes back to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.

0 6.1

Dasun Shanaka to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Tadiwanashe Marumani goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.

Over 6 15 Runs

ZIM 55/0

B Bennett 24(19) T Marumani 27(17)

M Theekshana 0-24 (2)

0 5.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease, dabs drive with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

4 5.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! off break ball, back of length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes back, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

4 5.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Brian Bennett hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

1 5.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 run, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease to take arm ball of yorker aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

6 5.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

0 5.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease, trying to hit sloge sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

Over 5 11 Runs

ZIM 40/0

B Bennett 16(16) T Marumani 20(14)

P Madushan 0-23 (2)

0 4.6

Pramod Madushan to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.

wd 4.6

Pramod Madushan to Brian Bennett, 1 wide, outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, An attempted bouncer misses the mark and sails high over Brian Bennett's head, Umpire Calls it a wide.

0 4.5

Pramod Madushan to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

2 4.4

Pramod Madushan to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

4 4.3

Pramod Madushan to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Brian Bennett goes back, plays drive in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.

4 4.2

Pramod Madushan to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes back, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

0 4.1

Pramod Madushan to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease and slash flick shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

Over 4 9 Runs

ZIM 29/0

T Marumani 20(14) B Bennett 6(10)

M Theekshana 0-9 (1)

0 3.6

Maheesh Theekshana to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

4 3.5

Maheesh Theekshana to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease, hits reverse sweep in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot

0 3.4

Maheesh Theekshana to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

0 3.3

Maheesh Theekshana to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease, trying to hit sloge sweep, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

4 3.2

Maheesh Theekshana to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease, plays reverse sweep in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.

1 3.1

Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.

Over 3 5 Runs

ZIM 20/0

B Bennett 5(9) T Marumani 12(9)

D Madushanka 0-6 (2)

1 2.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes back to take outswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook uppercut, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep point for 1 run. Dropped catch

0 2.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes back and slash pull towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1 2.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 run, Tadiwanashe Marumani goes forward to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

1 2.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Brian Bennett goes forward, swats it, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

1 2.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease, swats flick shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.

1 2.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed ramp shot off an fast ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at third man for 1 run.

Over 2 12 Runs

ZIM 15/0

T Marumani 11(7) B Bennett 3(5)

P Madushan 0-12 (1)

0 1.6

Pramod Madushan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

4 1.5

Pramod Madushan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.

2 1.4

Pramod Madushan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 2 runs, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

4 1.3

Pramod Madushan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

0 1.2

Pramod Madushan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

wd 1.2

Pramod Madushan to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Tadiwanashe Marumani with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

1 1.1

Pramod Madushan to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take outswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

Over 1 3 Runs

ZIM 3/0

T Marumani 1(2) B Bennett 2(4)

D Madushanka 0-3 (1)

0 0.6

Dilshan Madushanka to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, yorker, on the off stump, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1 0.5

Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

0 0.4

Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease, trying to hit inside out shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

0 0.3

Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease and slash push towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

1 0.2

Dilshan Madushanka to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 run, Tadiwanashe Marumani hangs in the crease to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.

1 0.1

Dilshan Madushanka to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.