ZIM vs SL Commentary, 3 September, 2025
ZIM
175/7 (20 ov)
SL
177/6 (19.1 ov)
Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets
Nuwan Thushara to Tinotenda Maposa, 2 runs, Nuwan Thushara delivers fast ball at fulltoss, Tinotenda Maposa goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Tinotenda Maposa to just 2 runs.
Out
runout (K Mendis)
19.5 · T Munyonga runout (K Mendis) 0 (0) — Nuwan Thushara to Brad Evans, no run, runout (K Mendis), Run out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brad Evans misjudged the single and paid the price. Brad Evans goes forward to hit it straight to the fielder, but the throw was right on the money. Tony Munyonga was run out by a comfortable margin.
Out
c K Mendis b N Thushara
SR
183.33
19.4 · T Musekiwa c K Mendis b N Thushara 11 (6) — Nuwan Thushara to Tashinga Musekiwa, no run, c K Mendis b N Thushara, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Tashinga Musekiwa hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting ramp shot towards slip, edged!! and flies straight to Kusal Mendis, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Tashinga Musekiwa.
Nuwan Thushara to Tashinga Musekiwa, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Tashinga Musekiwa no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Nuwan Thushara to Tashinga Musekiwa, 2 runs, Nuwan Thushara delivers outswinger at full length, Tashinga Musekiwa goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.
Nuwan Thushara to Tashinga Musekiwa, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Tashinga Musekiwa hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Nuwan Thushara to Tashinga Musekiwa, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Short and well outside the stumps. Tashinga Musekiwa hangs in the crease, it to the third man, races away and finds the boundary.
Out
b D Chameera
SR
142.11
18.6 · B Bennett b D Chameera 81 (57) — Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett, no run, b D Chameera, Bowled out !! fast ball, yorker, on the stumps, A bold move from Brian Bennett as batter hangs in the crease and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Brian Bennett no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Dushmantha Chameera to Tashinga Musekiwa, 1 run, Tashinga Musekiwa goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
Dushmantha Chameera to Tashinga Musekiwa, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Tashinga Musekiwa hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
Out
b D Chameera
SR
113.33
18.3 · RP Burl b D Chameera 17 (15) — Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl, no run, b D Chameera, Bowled out !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, A bold move from Ryan Burl as batter hangs in the crease, plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!
Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! yorker on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Ryan Burl with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Dushmantha Chameera delivers fast ball at good length, Brian Bennett goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
ZIM
Scored 150 in 18.1 overs
Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ryan Burl goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Maheesh Theekshana delivers at good length, Brian Bennett goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at long off for 2 runs.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! , yorker, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Maheesh Theekshana to Ryan Burl, 1 bye, Maheesh Theekshana delivers at full length, Ryan Burl goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at slip for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 2 runs.
Maheesh Theekshana to Ryan Burl, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Ryan Burl hangs in the crease to slash it, but ball strikes the pad, batter steals 1 runs off leg bye.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball, good length, That sails wide of the off stump, Brian Bennett left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, quick running between the wickets.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Brian Bennett goes forward, plays inside out shot in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook cut, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run.
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett 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.
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward and strives to hit ramp shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Brian Bennett no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Brian Bennett goes forward, plays pull in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Dushmantha Chameera to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ryan Burl goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ryan Burl goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Ryan Burl, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Ryan Burl goes forward, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ryan Burl goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook , edged!! and the ball sails towards slip for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Ryan Burl goes forward to take off break 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.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes back 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.
Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! legbreak, back of length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Dushan Hemantha to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ryan Burl goes forward 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.
Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease 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.
Dushan Hemantha to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ryan Burl goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Dushan Hemantha to Ryan Burl, 2 runs, Ryan Burl goes forward to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
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 cut that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Dasun Shanaka to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ryan Burl goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident hook that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident hook that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Dushan Hemantha to Ryan Burl, 1 run, Ryan Burl goes forward 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.
Out
c P Nissanka b D Hemantha
SR
127.27
12.4 · S Raza c P Nissanka b D Hemantha 28 (22) — Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, no run, c P Nissanka b D Hemantha, Caught out !! legbreak, back of length, on the stumps, Sikandar Raza goes forward to hit pull to deep mid wicket but it resulted in a catch taken by Pathum Nissanka. Sikandar Raza is dismissed.
Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
B Bennett
Scored 50 in 33 balls
Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza goes forward to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Brian Bennett goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.
ZIM
Scored 100 in 11.5 overs
Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Brian Bennett 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.
Dasun Shanaka to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.
Dasun Shanaka to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Sikandar Raza goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Dasun Shanaka to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett 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.
Nuwan Thushara to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Nuwan Thushara to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Brian Bennett goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 2 runs.
Nuwan Thushara to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward, plays inside out shot, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Nuwan Thushara to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Nuwan Thushara to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward, plays sloge sweep in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Nuwan Thushara to Brian Bennett, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Brian Bennett no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Nuwan Thushara to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
Kamindu Mendis to Brian Bennett, 2 runs, Brian Bennett goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
Kamindu Mendis to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Kamindu Mendis to Sikandar Raza, Four, Four !! arm ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Sikandar Raza goes forward, plays ramp shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Kamindu Mendis to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Kamindu Mendis to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Brian Bennett goes forward and tucks sweep toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Kamindu Mendis to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the leg stump, Brian Bennett goes back, tucks cut toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward, tucks cut toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Sikandar Raza 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.
Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward and tucks push toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza goes forward, pushes cut after an legbreak is delivered at a good length by Dushan Hemantha, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.
Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, Six, Six !! With a brilliant legbreak on the stumps, Sikandar Raza goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
Kamindu Mendis to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Brian Bennett 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.
Kamindu Mendis to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Kamindu Mendis to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Kamindu Mendis to Sikandar Raza, Four, Four !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps. Sikandar Raza goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Kamindu Mendis to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Kamindu Mendis to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, 1 run, Sikandar Raza goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs, Sikandar Raza goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.
Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the stumps, Sikandar Raza goes forward, tucks inside out shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Dushan Hemantha to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
Dushan Hemantha to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett 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.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sikandar Raza, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at slip, who halts the ball.
Out
lbw b M Theekshana
SR
127.27
5.5 · S Williams lbw b M Theekshana 14 (11) — Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, no run, lbw b M Theekshana, Out LBW !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sean Williams goes forward, swings the bat but mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, prompting an LBW appeal from Maheesh Theekshana, and Umpire gives it out ! Sean Williams has to depart.
ZIM
Scored 50 in 5.4 overs
Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward 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.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sean Williams goes forward, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Sean Williams, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Sean Williams goes forward, plays sweep in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward 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.
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Sean Williams goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
Dushmantha Chameera to Sean Williams, 1 run, Sean Williams goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Dushmantha Chameera delivers fast ball at good length, Brian Bennett goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Dushmantha Chameera to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Dushmantha Chameera to Sean Williams, 1 run, Sean Williams goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
Nuwan Thushara to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Nuwan Thushara to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Nuwan Thushara to Sean Williams, 1 run, Sean Williams 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 mid off for 1 run.
Nuwan Thushara to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Nuwan Thushara delivers inswinger at full length, Brian Bennett goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at mid off for 1 run.
Nuwan Thushara to Sean Williams, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sean Williams goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards slip for 1 run.
Nuwan Thushara to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Nuwan Thushara delivers fast ball at good length, Brian Bennett goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at third man for 1 run.
Dushmantha Chameera to Sean Williams, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Sean Williams goes forward, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Dushmantha Chameera to Sean Williams, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot.
Dushmantha Chameera to Sean Williams, 2 runs, Sean Williams goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
Dushmantha Chameera to Sean Williams, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Sean Williams goes forward, plays cut in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Out
c N Fernando b D Chameera
SR
100.00
2.2 · T Marumani c N Fernando b D Chameera 7 (7) — Dushmantha Chameera to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, c N Fernando b D Chameera, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Tadiwanashe Marumani goes forward to hit sloge sweep to deep square leg but it resulted in a catch taken by Nuwanidu Fernando. Tadiwanashe Marumani is dismissed.
Dushmantha Chameera to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Tadiwanashe Marumani goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at square leg, who blocks the ball right away.
Maheesh Theekshana to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 1 run, Tadiwanashe Marumani goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
Maheesh Theekshana to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Tadiwanashe Marumani 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.
Maheesh Theekshana to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 2 runs, Tadiwanashe Marumani goes forward 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.
Maheesh Theekshana to Tadiwanashe Marumani, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the leg stump, Tadiwanashe Marumani goes forward, plays reverse sweep in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Maheesh Theekshana to Tadiwanashe Marumani, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Tadiwanashe Marumani 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.
Maheesh Theekshana to Tadiwanashe Marumani, 5 wide, Wide Ball !! off break ball, good length, That sails wide of the stumps, Tadiwanashe Marumani left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and the ball raced away to the boundary for four.
Maheesh Theekshana to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Nuwan Thushara to Brian Bennett, 1 run, Brian Bennett goes forward to take outswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
Nuwan Thushara to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett hangs in the crease, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Nuwan Thushara to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett 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.
Nuwan Thushara to Brian Bennett, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Brian Bennett goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Nuwan Thushara to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brian Bennett goes forward, plays push, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Nuwan Thushara to Brian Bennett, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Brian Bennett goes forward, plays defensive shot, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Dushan Hemantha, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Dushan Hemantha hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Richard Ngarava to Dushan Hemantha, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Dushan Hemantha hangs in the crease, swats pull, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to Dushan Hemantha, no run, Dot Ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the leg stump, and Dushan Hemantha hangs on and tries to hit hook, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Richard Ngarava to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease 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 mid wicket for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to Dushan Hemantha, 1 run, Dushan Hemantha hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
SL
Scored 150 in 18.2 overs
Richard Ngarava to Dushan Hemantha, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Dushan Hemantha hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Richard Ngarava to Dushan Hemantha, 2 runs, Dushan Hemantha goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Tinotenda Maposa to Kamindu Mendis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Tinotenda Maposa to Dushan Hemantha, 1 run, Dushan Hemantha hangs in the crease 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 1 run.
Tinotenda Maposa to Dushan Hemantha, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the leg stump. Dushan Hemantha goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Tinotenda Maposa to Dushan Hemantha, 2 runs, Dushan Hemantha 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 square leg for 2 runs.
Tinotenda Maposa to Kamindu Mendis, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
Tinotenda Maposa to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball 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.
Tinotenda Maposa to Kamindu Mendis, 7 no ball, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, and Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum ! Umpire signals it a no ball !
Tinotenda Maposa to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease, hits ramp shot in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Out
c T Munyonga b B Evans
SR
100.00
16.6 · D Shanaka c T Munyonga b B Evans 6 (6) — Brad Evans to Dasun Shanaka, no run, c T Munyonga b B Evans, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka goes back, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Tony Munyonga, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Dasun Shanaka.
Brad Evans to Dasun Shanaka, 2 runs, Dasun Shanaka 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.
Brad Evans to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Dasun Shanaka hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Brad Evans to Kamindu Mendis, 3 runs, Kamindu Mendis goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a fulltoss by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 3 runs.
Brad Evans to Kamindu Mendis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the leg stump, Kamindu Mendis goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep fine leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Brad Evans to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kamindu Mendis, 2 bye, Bye !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease, tries to swat it, but the ball sails past the batter, eluding the keeper, batter sneaks 2 runs off bye.
Blessing Muzarabani to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot 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 long on for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Dasun Shanaka, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep point for 2 runs.
Out
c S Raza b B Muzarabani
SR
77.78
15.3 · N Fernando c S Raza b B Muzarabani 7 (9) — Blessing Muzarabani to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, c S Raza b B Muzarabani, Caught out !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Nuwanidu Fernando goes back, takes a big risk by attempting cut towards mid off, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Sikandar Raza, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Nuwanidu Fernando.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a yorker by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kamindu Mendis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
Sean Williams to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Sean Williams to Nuwanidu Fernando, 1 run, Nuwanidu Fernando goes back and plays a well-timed cut 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 point for 1 run.
Sean Williams to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Sean Williams delivers off break ball at full length, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Kamindu Mendis to just 1 run.
Sean Williams to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot 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 deep square leg for 2 runs.
Sean Williams to Nuwanidu Fernando, 1 run, Nuwanidu Fernando 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 long off for 1 run.
Sean Williams to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot 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 deep square leg for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Nuwanidu Fernando, 2 runs, Nuwanidu Fernando goes back and plays a well-timed cut 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 point for 2 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Nuwanidu Fernando hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sikandar Raza to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Nuwanidu Fernando hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Sikandar Raza to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Sikandar Raza delivers off break ball at full length, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short fine leg for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot 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 deep square leg for 2 runs.
Out
c T Marumani b S Raza
SR
50.00
13.1 · C Asalanka c T Marumani b S Raza 1 (2) — Sikandar Raza to Charith Asalanka, no run, c T Marumani b S Raza, Out LBW !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease, takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Sikandar Raza appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire. Charith Asalanka has to go back.
Richard Ngarava to Nuwanidu Fernando, 2 runs, Nuwanidu Fernando 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 point for 2 runs.
Richard Ngarava to Nuwanidu Fernando, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, and Nuwanidu Fernando hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Richard Ngarava to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive 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 long on for 1 run.
SL
Scored 100 in 12.3 overs
Out
c T Maposa b R Ngarava
SR
108.57
12.3 · K Mendis c T Maposa b R Ngarava 38 (35) — Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, no run, c T Maposa b R Ngarava, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting uppercut towards third man, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Tinotenda Maposa, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Kusal Mendis.
Richard Ngarava to Nuwanidu Fernando, 1 run, Nuwanidu Fernando hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
Out
c B Bennett b R Ngarava
SR
50.00
12.1 · K Perera c B Bennett b R Ngarava 4 (8) — Richard Ngarava to Kusal Perera, no run, c B Bennett b R Ngarava, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting flick shot towards square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Brian Bennett, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Kusal Perera.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sikandar Raza sends down a sharp delivery, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes back and plays a well-timed pull 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.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Perera, 2 runs, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot 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 long on for 2 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot 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 deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Tinotenda Maposa to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis 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 mid off for 1 run.
Tinotenda Maposa to Kusal Perera, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Tinotenda Maposa to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, and Kusal Perera hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
P Nissanka
Scored 50 in 28 balls
Tinotenda Maposa to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease and dabs pull with soft hands, edged!! and the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Tinotenda Maposa to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Out
c T Marumani b T Maposa
SR
171.88
10.1 · P Nissanka c T Marumani b T Maposa 55 (32) — Tinotenda Maposa to Pathum Nissanka, no run, c T Marumani b T Maposa, Caught out !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards short fine leg, edged!! and flies straight to Tadiwanashe Marumani, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Pathum Nissanka.
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sloge sweep 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 deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka goes back and plays a well-timed pull 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 long on for 2 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot 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 deep square leg for 2 runs.
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.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Tinotenda Maposa to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Tinotenda Maposa to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep point for 2 runs.
Tinotenda Maposa to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis goes forward 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.
Tinotenda Maposa to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Tinotenda Maposa bowls a sharp delivery, and Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Tinotenda Maposa to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
Tinotenda Maposa to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Tinotenda Maposa bowls a sharp delivery, and Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, 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 2 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Sikandar Raza delivers off break ball at full length, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
Brad Evans to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! , full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Brad Evans to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Brad Evans to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays flick shot, towards the deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
Brad Evans to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Blessing Muzarabani delivers inswinger at full length, Kusal Mendis goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
SL
Scored 50 in 5.3 overs
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Kusal Mendis goes forward, it to the deep square leg, races away and finds the boundary.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Brad Evans to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Brad Evans delivers reverse swing at back of length, Kusal Mendis goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep square leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Brad Evans to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
Tinotenda Maposa to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an inswinger 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.
Tinotenda Maposa to Pathum Nissanka, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep fine leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Tinotenda Maposa to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Tinotenda Maposa to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Tinotenda Maposa to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Tinotenda Maposa to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
Tinotenda Maposa to Pathum Nissanka, 2 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, slams defensive shot, sending the ball towards the point, umpire calls a no ball as Tinotenda Maposa overstepped the crease.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! slower ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! full length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Kusal Mendis no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Richard Ngarava bowls a sharp delivery, and Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka 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 short mid wicket for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take outswinger 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.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, 1 bye, Bye !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but evades the batter. They are quick to steal 1 runs off bye.
Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an inswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! outswinger, good 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.
Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! outswinger, good 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.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take outswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook cut, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep point for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! inswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Kusal Mendis goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, and Pathum Nissanka hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and dabs drive with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball.
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, and Kusal Mendis hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, aims to slam defensive shot, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Pathum Nissanka hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
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