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AUS vs SL, 2019 - T20 Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
233/2 (20.0/20)
99/9 (20.0/20)
Australia beat Sri Lanka by 134 runs
That is it from this game. The action now moves to the Gabba for the 2nd T20I. Australia will head to Brisbane with a lot of confidence whereas Sri Lanka will hope for a better showing. Join us for the 2nd T20I on 30th October, Wednesday. That match will begin at 1810 local (0810 GMT). Till then, adios!
No prizes for guessing who the Man of the Match is. For his brilliant ton on his 33rd birthday, the Man of the Match is David Warner. Warner admits it means a lot to get his maiden T20I hundred but thinks it was more important to contribute for the team. Feels it was a very good score and was always going to be tough to chase it in Australia. Warner says sometimes it is difficult to rotate strike so he and Finch planned to go hard against the new ball. On being asked about the trouble Nuwan Pradeep caused him, Warner feels he is a world class Test bowler but he has also worked hard on his death bowling in white ball cricket. Warner tells that when there is time off cricket then one can forget about how busy the cricketing schedule is. Tells they always get good support in Australia and they thrive on that.
Australian skipper, Aaron Finch is next up for a chat. Finch tells it was a great start and credits the way Warner and Maxwell played. Adds the spinners were good too as the Lankans are good players of spin. Finch tells they were looking to play to their strengths and feels they have a lot of fire power with the bat and they backed themselves. On what can be improved, Finch feels that their execution with the ball is the area that can be improved.
First up it is the Sri Lankan skipper, Lasith Malinga. Malinga says that their bowling went wrong as the bowlers did not know what lines and lengths to bowl. Adds that this is a learning experience as they had no experience to play on drop-in wickets. Further states that they will look to the positives instead of the negatives. Adds that they will look at this series to assess the conditions before the T20 World Cup. Adds that the pitches used are drop-in pitches but that is no excuse to play like this.
Stay tuned for the presentation as we have word with both the captains and also with the Man of the Match.
Pat Cummins is up next for a chat. Cummins says that it was a nice feeling to win by this big margin and he is happy to get a win to start off with. Tells that they are always trying to improve their game especially the death bowling. Adds that he practices the slower ball and the yorker a lot. On Warner, Cummins says he was brilliant today and he has been hitting the ball brilliantly in the nets.
Mitchell Starc is up now for an interview. Starc says that it is a lovely start to the summer and Pat Cummins was very good with the ball. Further says that there is a bit of work to do with fielding but overall a good day. On the run out with Maxwell, Starc says that he does this most of the times and is very happy with the performance.
Earlier in the day Australia managed to get a massive score of 234, courtesy of a magnificent debut ton by birthday boy, David Warner. Finch and Maxwell too were brilliant with both scoring powering fifties.
Australia continued the momentum from the first innings and were outstanding with the ball. Only Kane Richardson was the one who ended the day wicketless. The rest all had at least a wicket to their name. Zampa got 3, Starc and Cummins got 2 wickets each and Agar with one. All in all, it was a superb day for the Aussies.
Nobody expected Sri Lanka to chase down 234 but certainly a fight was expected but they threw in the towel even before they took to the field in their chase. When a team struggles to get past 100 then it is pretty obvious that it was a no show with the bat. There were only two positives to take out from this game for the visitors. One that they managed to win the toss and the second they managed to bat out their 20 overs. Apart from that it was a 'disaster-class'.
A demoralizing loss for the visitors. If they were on cloud nine after their performance in Pakistan they have been now given a very tough and harsh reality check. Terrible with the ball, horrible in the field and atrocious with the bat. That summed up Sri Lanka's day.
A historic day for David Warner and Australia. The have started their home cricketing summer with a bang! Win by a massive margin of 134 runs to begin their T20 World Cup preparations. Making this their biggest margin of win in T20Is in terms of runs.
19.6
2
Pat Cummins To Lasith Malinga
Full delivery on middle and leg, Lasith flicks it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a couple. Steven Smith comes from deep mid-wicket and cleans it up. That's the end of this game. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 134 RUNS.
19.5
0
Pat Cummins To Lasith Malinga
Another bouncer from Cummins. He aims this at the body of Lasith who tries to hook it but fails to get any bat on it.
19.4
4
Pat Cummins To Lasith Malinga
FOUR! Slower short ball on off, Malinga gives himself a bit of room and pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket region for his first boundary.
19.3
0
Pat Cummins To Lasith Malinga
Yorker aimed the stumps, Malinga does well to block it back to the bowler.
19.2
0
Pat Cummins To Lasith Malinga
BEATEN! Full delivery on the pads, Malinga makes room for himself and looks to flick it but the ball goes through and into the keeper's gloves.
19.1
0
Pat Cummins To Lasith Malinga
Slower delivery outside off, Malinga looks to guide it but misses it completely and the ball goes on the bounce towards the keeper.
Cummins to bowl the final over of this game.
End Of The Over 19 : 93/9
6 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 418.2
  • 118.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
L. Malinga
7 (13)
N. Pradeep
8 (6)
K. Richardson
4-0-21-0
18.6
1
Kane Richardson To Lasith Malinga
Slower delivery outside off, Malinga bunts this towards the point region for a single.
18.5
0
Kane Richardson To Lasith Malinga
BOUNCER! Kane aims this outside off, Malinga looks to hook it but fails to get any bat on it again.
18.4
0
Kane Richardson To Lasith Malinga
Good length ball outside off, Malinga looks to drive this one but fails to get any bat on it.
18.3
1
Kane Richardson To Nuwan Pradeep
Full toss on the pads, Pradeep flicks it towards the leg side for a single.
18.2
4
Kane Richardson To Nuwan Pradeep
FOUR! Nicely played! Fullish delivery outside off, Pradeep makes room and slices this towards the cover-point region for a boundary. The fielder runs from deep cover but fails to get there.
18.1
0
Kane Richardson To Nuwan Pradeep
Good length ball outside off, Pradeep makes room for himself towards the leg side and looks to loft it over cover but misses the ball completely.
Kane Richardson to bowl out. 3-0-15-0, his figures so far. He will look to end the day with a wicket to his name.
End Of The Over 18 : 87/9
4 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 217.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
L. Malinga
6 (10)
N. Pradeep
3 (3)
M. Starc
4-0-18-2
17.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Lasith Malinga
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Malinga looks to swing at it but misses it.
17.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Lasith Malinga
Full on off, Malinga drives it towards mid off.
17.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Nuwan Pradeep
Length delivery on middle, Pradeep flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
17.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Nuwan Pradeep
Play and a miss! Bowls a full delivery outside off, Pradeep looks to drive but misses it.
17.2
2
Mitchell Starc To Nuwan Pradeep
Length delivery on off, Pradeep punches it down the ground through mid on. The batsmen get two runs.
17.1
1
Mitchell Starc To Lasith Malinga
On a good length on middle, Malinga plays it towards point for a single.
Mitchell Starc will looks to wrap it up. 3-0-15-2, his figures so far.
Nuwan Pradeep is the last man in.
End Of The Over 17 : 83/9
2 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • W 16.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • W 16.6
K. Rajitha
0 (2)
L. Malinga
5 (7)
A. Zampa
4-0-14-3
16.6
W
Adam Zampa To Kasun Rajitha OUT!
OUT! STUMPED! This time Rajitha has to make the long way back to the pavilion. Zampa bowls a flighted delivery outside off, Kasun comes down the track to loft it over cover but fails to get anything on it. Carey does not make a mistake this time and whips the bails off. Rajitha tried to make it back but on replays, it showed that he was well out. Just 1 wicket away are the aussies. Rajitha's misery comes to an end. First gave away 75 runs with the ball and now fails with the bat as well.
Kasun Rajitha looks dead out, stumped but the umpire has still gone upstairs to confirm.
16.5
0
Adam Zampa To Kasun Rajitha
NOT OUT! Yes, there is an inside edge! Rajitha survives to fight another day. Floated ball on middle, Kasun looks to sweep but misses it. Zampa and the rest appeal and the umpire gives it out. Rajitha immediately goes for the review. The replays roll in and Zampa is fine on the front foot. Then the Hot Spot rolls in and it shows a little spike but the umpire wants to check the Ultra Edge. It confirms that it was off the inside edge.
Review time! Rajitha has been adjudged LBW. It looks plumb to the naked eye but he has taken it upstairs.Maybe there is an inside edge as Kasun signalled the 'T' straightaway. Let's see what the replays have to say.
16.4
1
Adam Zampa To Lasith Malinga
Flighted delivery outside off, Malinga looks to loft it towards cover but does not get the required elevation on it. Agar, who was brought to extra cover, dives to catch it but fails to hold on to it.
The new man in is Kasun Rajitha.
16.3
W
Adam Zampa To Lakshan Sandakan OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Sandakan is the latest casualty to make his way out of here! Zampa bowls this one flighted outside off, Sandakan comes down the track and lofts it towards the extra cover region. Agar runs in from long off and takes a good running catch. Adam gets his second wicket.
16.2
1
Adam Zampa To Lasith Malinga
Flatter delivery on middle, Malinga comes down the track and looks to work it on the leg side. It goes off the inside edge towards mid-wicket and the batters take a single.
16.1
0
Adam Zampa To Lasith Malinga
Flighted ball outside off, Malinga comes down the track to drive but it goes off the inside half of his bat and towards the bowler.
End Of The Over 16 : 81/7
7 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 415.2
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
L. Sandakan
6 (6)
L. Malinga
3 (4)
P. Cummins
3-0-21-2
15.6
0
Pat Cummins To Lakshan Sandakan
Another short delivery on middle, Sandakan looks to hook it again but misses the ball completely.
15.5
0
Pat Cummins To Lakshan Sandakan
BOUNCER! Cummins aims this at the body of Sandakan who looks to hook but fails to put any bat on it.
15.4
1
Pat Cummins To Lasith Malinga
Fullish delivery on middle, Malinga who is backing away to loft it towards the off side, gets an inside edge towards the fine leg region. The batters take a single.
15.3
1
Pat Cummins To Lakshan Sandakan
Good length ball on middle, Sandakan pulls it towards the mid-wicket region for a single.
15.2
4
Pat Cummins To Lakshan Sandakan
FOUR! Very well played! Fullish delivery on middle and leg, Sandakan clears out his front leg and drives it past the diving mid on fielder for a boundary.
15.1
1
Pat Cummins To Lasith Malinga
Full delivery on the leg stump line, Malinga moves towards the leg side and defends it towards the leg side for a single.
Pat Cummins is back. 2-0-14-2, his figures so far.
End Of The Over 15 : 74/7
3 Runs
  • 014.1
  • W 14.2
  • 1 LB 14.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
L. Malinga
1 (2)
L. Sandakan
1 (2)
A. Zampa
3-0-12-1
14.6
1
Adam Zampa To Lasith Malinga
Full delivery on middle, Malinga flicks it towards the mid-wicket region and crosses over for a single.
14.5
1
Adam Zampa To Lakshan Sandakan
Flatter delivery on middle, Lakshan pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a single.
14.4
0
Adam Zampa To Lakshan Sandakan
Flighted ball outside off, Sandakan defends it off the front foot towards point.
14.3
lb
Adam Zampa To Lasith Malinga
LEG BYE! Flighted ball on middle and leg, Malinga looks to defend but it hits the pads and goes towards short third man for a leg bye.
New man in is Lasith Malinga.
14.2
W
Adam Zampa To Dasun Shanaka OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Brilliantly bowled by Zampa. Bowls a floated ball around off, tempting Shanaka to come down the track and loft it but it goes off the outside edge towards Richardson at point. He settles himself under it and takes a simple catch. Australia just three wickets away from a victory.
14.1
0
Adam Zampa To Dasun Shanaka
Full delivery on middle, Shanaka defends it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 14 : 71/6
5 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 013.5
  • W 13.6
W. Hasaranga
5 (10)
D. Shanaka
17 (16)
A. Agar
4-0-13-1
13.6
W
Ashton Agar To Wanindu Hasaranga OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! The day keeps getting worse for the Lankans. Floated delivery on middle, Hasaranga drives it through mid on. They run the first one hard and go for the second. They commit the crime of taking on Maxwell's bullet arm. He gets to the ball quickly and fires it at the keeper's end. It is a good throw as well as it is close to the keeper. Alex Carey whips the bails off. Wanindu puts in a dive but that was not enough to save him. Lakshan Sandakan is the new man in.
13.5
0
Ashton Agar To Wanindu Hasaranga
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
13.4
1
Ashton Agar To Dasun Shanaka
Floated on middle, Shanaka looks to drive but it goes to the on side off the inside edge. They take a single.
13.3
1
Ashton Agar To Wanindu Hasaranga
Tossed up on off, Wanindu pushes it to cover for a run.
13.2
1
Ashton Agar To Dasun Shanaka
Flighted on the pads, Shanaka flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
13.1
1
Ashton Agar To Wanindu Hasaranga
Flatter around off, Hasaranga strokes it to point and gets a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 66/5
9 Runs
  • 212.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 612.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
  • 012.7
D. Shanaka
15 (14)
W. Hasaranga
2 (6)
K. Richardson
3-0-15-0
12.6
0
Kane Richardson To Dasun Shanaka
Another full delivery outside off, Shanaka looks to drive it again but yet again fails to put any bat on it. The players are just going through the motions now.
12.5
0
Kane Richardson To Dasun Shanaka
Full delivery outside off, Dasun looks to loft this over cover but fails to get any bat on it.
12.4
0
Kane Richardson To Dasun Shanaka
Good length ball on off, Dasun looks to drive it but it goes off the inside half towards the bowler. Nothing off the Free Hit.
12.4
nb
Kane Richardson To Dasun Shanaka
SIX! NO BALL! Short ball on middle, Shanaka rocks on his back foot and pulls it with disdain towards deep mid-wicket for a maximum. Maxwell jumps up to catch it but fails to do so. It is a no ball so a Free Hit will follow.
12.3
0
Kane Richardson To Dasun Shanaka
BOUNCER! Richardson bowls this outside off, Dasun lets it go to the keeper.
12.2
0
Kane Richardson To Dasun Shanaka
Short delivery on middle, Shanaka looks to pull it but it goes off the top half of his bat towards the mid-wicket fielder who collects it on the bounce.
12.1
2
Kane Richardson To Dasun Shanaka
Good length delivery outside off, Shanaka looks to loft this one to the leg side but gets an outside edge towards the third man region. By the time the fielder can clean it up, the batters take a couple.
Kane Richardson is back! 2-0-6-0, his figures so far.
End Of The Over 12 : 57/5
2 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
W. Hasaranga
2 (6)
D. Shanaka
7 (7)
A. Agar
3-0-8-1
11.6
0
Ashton Agar To Wanindu Hasaranga
Flatter delivery outside off, Wanindu comes down the track and cuts it straight to point.
11.5
0
Ashton Agar To Wanindu Hasaranga
Driven through mid off by the batsman.
11.4
0
Ashton Agar To Wanindu Hasaranga
Short delivery outside off, Wanindu looks to cut it while coming down the track and it goes off the inside edge towards short fine leg.
11.3
0
Ashton Agar To Wanindu Hasaranga
Flighted ball on off, Wanindu defends it off the front foot.
11.2
1
Ashton Agar To Dasun Shanaka
Full delivery on middle, Shanaka flicks it towards the mid-wicket region and takes off for a single.
11.1
1
Ashton Agar To Wanindu Hasaranga
Full delivery on off, Hasaranga pushes it towards the long off region and takes a single.
End Of The Over 11 : 55/5
6 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 1 LB 10.2
  • W 10.3
  • 110.4
  • 410.5
  • 010.6
D. Shanaka
6 (6)
W. Hasaranga
1 (1)
M. Starc
3-0-14-2
10.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Dasun Shanaka
Back of a length delivery on the leg stump line, Shanaka backs away and defends it towards point.
10.5
4
Mitchell Starc To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Nicely played! Full delivery on middle, Shanaka pushes this past the bowler and into the long off fence. The mid off and mid on fielders chase after it but fail to stop it.
10.4
1
Mitchell Starc To Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowls a good length ball outside off, Hasaranga gets off the mark by pushing the ball towards third man.
The new man in is Wanindu Hasaranga.
10.3
W
Mitchell Starc To Kusal Perera OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! That's a ripper from Starc! Brings out his favourite delivery, the yorker. He aims it at middle and leg stump, Perera looks to dig it out but it sneaks below his bat and hits the middle stump. Sri Lanka half the side down now.
10.2
lb
Mitchell Starc To Dasun Shanaka
Short ball aimed at the body, Shanaka looks to pull it but it goes off the helmet towards third man. The batters take a leg bye.
10.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Dasun Shanaka
Good length ball outside off, Shanaka pushes it towards point for nothing.
Mitchell Starc is into the attack.
End Of The Over 10 : 49/4
4 Runs
  • 19.1
  • W 9.2
  • 19.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
D. Shanaka
2 (2)
K. Perera
16 (15)
A. Agar
2-0-6-1
9.6
1
Ashton Agar To Dasun Shanaka
Tossed up on the pads, Shanaka turns it to square leg and keeps the strike.
9.5
1
Ashton Agar To Kusal Perera
Shorter on off, Perera punches it to the off side for a single.
9.4
0
Ashton Agar To Kusal Perera
Quicker one again. This is outside off, Perera looks to sweep but misses it due to the pace.
9.3
1
Ashton Agar To Dasun Shanaka
Floated on off, Shanaka lofts it over mid off for a single.
Dasun Shanaka is the new man in.
9.2
W
Ashton Agar To Oshada Fernando OUT!
OUT! Chopped on! The quicker one does the trick. Agar fires this one on off at 102.2 kph. Oshada looks to play it straight but is late in his shot. The ball takes the inside edge, onto his pad and then goes onto disturb the stump. 4 down for Sri Lanka and they need another 188 more runs to win.
9.1
1
Ashton Agar To Kusal Perera
Flatter outside off, Perera looks to sweep. It goes to square leg off the inner half of his bat and they take a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 45/3
5 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 28.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
K. Perera
14 (12)
O. Fernando
13 (20)
A. Zampa
2-0-10-0
8.6
1
Adam Zampa To Kusal Perera
Flat delivery outside off, Perera punches this off the back foot towards point and takes a single.
8.5
1
Adam Zampa To Oshada Fernando
The batsman works it down the leg side. The batsmen have run through for a single.
8.4
1
Adam Zampa To Kusal Perera
Outside off, Perera punches this off the back foot for nothing.
8.3
0
Adam Zampa To Kusal Perera
Short ball outside off, Perera looks to cut it but fails to put any bat on it. Good stuff from Zampa.
8.2
2
Adam Zampa To Kusal Perera
Flighted delivery on middle, Perera flicks it towards the deep mid-wicket region and takes a couple before the fielder can make the stop.
8.1
0
Adam Zampa To Kusal Perera
STUMPING CHANCE MISSED! Carey fails to collect the ball cleanly. Zampa floats this one up on middle, Perera comes down the track and looks to slog it away but gets beaten in the air. Carey fails to collect it due to the extra bounce on it. By Alex's standards, he should have done a little better there.
End Of The Over 8 : 40/3
2 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
O. Fernando
12 (19)
K. Perera
10 (7)
A. Agar
1-0-2-0
7.6
0
Ashton Agar To Oshada Fernando
Short ball outside off, Fernando cuts it uppishly but it goes on the bounce to the point fielder.
7.5
0
Ashton Agar To Oshada Fernando
Short ball on the middle stump line, Fernando looks to pull it but gets hit on the the thigh pad.
7.4
0
Ashton Agar To Oshada Fernando
Short ball outside off, Fernando punches this off the back foot towards cover.
7.3
1
Ashton Agar To Kusal Perera
Short delivery on middle, Perera camps on his back foot and pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket region for another single.
7.2
1
Ashton Agar To Oshada Fernando
Flighted delivery on middle, Fernado flicks it towards the leg side and takes a single.
7.1
0
Ashton Agar To Oshada Fernando
Flatter delivery on middle, Fernando pushes it back to the bowler.
Spin from both ends. Ashton Agar is on now.
End Of The Over 7 : 38/3
9 Runs
  • 1 LB 6.1
  • 26.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 3 LB 6.6
O. Fernando
11 (14)
K. Perera
9 (6)
A. Zampa
1-0-5-0
6.6
lb
Adam Zampa To Oshada Fernando
LEG BYES! Flighted delivery on the pads, Fernando looks to sweep but it goes off his pads which misses the keeper and rolls towards fine leg. The batters take three. Zampa appeals but nothing from the umpire.
6.5
1
Adam Zampa To Kusal Perera
Full delivery on middle, Kusal flicks it towards the deep mid-wicket region and takes a single.
6.4
1
Adam Zampa To Oshada Fernando
Flatter delivery on middle, Fernando punches this off the back foot and crosses over for a single.
6.3
1
Adam Zampa To Kusal Perera
Driven through the covers by the batsman. One run added to the total.
6.2
2
Adam Zampa To Kusal Perera
Flatter delivery outside off, Kusal rocks on his back foot and cuts it towards the backward point region for a couple. Steven Smith runs in from deep cover and makes an excellent diving stop.
6.1
lb
Adam Zampa To Oshada Fernando
LEG BYE! Flighted ball on the pads, Fernando looks to flick it but gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards short fine leg and the batters take a leg bye.
Spin time! Adam Zampa, the leg spinner to bowl now.
End Of The Over 6 : 29/3
12 Runs
  • 15.1
  • 45.2
  • 25.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 45.6
K. Perera
5 (3)
O. Fernando
10 (11)
P. Cummins
2-0-14-2
5.6
4
Pat Cummins To Kusal Perera
FOUR! Stand and deliver! Good length delivery on middle, Kusal just flicks it beautifully towards the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. Sri Lanka need more of these.
5.5
1
Pat Cummins To Oshada Fernando
Good length ball outside off, Fernando looks to drive but it goes off the leading edge towards mid off. The batters take a single.
5.4
0
Pat Cummins To Oshada Fernando
BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Oshada looks to slog it over cover but fails to put any bat on it.
5.3
2
Pat Cummins To Oshada Fernando
Full delivery on the pads, Oshada flicks it nicely towards the deep mid-wicket region for a couple. The fielder runs in from deep square leg and cleans it up.
5.2
4
Pat Cummins To Oshada Fernando
EDGED AND FOUR! Lucky but Sri Lanka will take it. Fullish delivery around off, Fernando looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge past the second slip fielder and into the third man fence.
5.1
1
Pat Cummins To Kusal Perera
Good length ball on off, Perera pushes this past the bowler for a single. He was reluctant at first but sees the ball go past the bowler and then takes off.
End Of The Over 5 : 17/3
3 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 1 WD 4.4
  • 04.4
  • 24.5
  • 04.6
O. Fernando
3 (7)
K. Perera
0 (1)
K. Richardson
2-0-6-0
4.6
0
Kane Richardson To Oshada Fernando
Short of a length delivery outside off, Fernando looks to pull but misses it.
4.5
2
Kane Richardson To Oshada Fernando
Short delivery on middle, Fernando chips it over covers. The batsmen get two runs.
4.4
0
Kane Richardson To Oshada Fernando
Play and a miss! Good length delivery outside off, Fernando looks to drive but misses it.
4.4
wd
Kane Richardson To Oshada Fernando
WIDE! Bowls a bouncer, Fernando lets it sail through to the keeper. The umpire gives it wide for height.
4.3
0
Kane Richardson To Oshada Fernando
Short delivery on middle, Fernando pulls it to mid-wicket.
4.2
0
Kane Richardson To Oshada Fernando
Good length delivery outside off, Fernando looks to cut but misses it. The keeper appeals for caught behind but the umpire shakes his head.
4.1
0
Kane Richardson To Oshada Fernando
On a good length and outside off, Fernando shoulders arms to this one.
Change of ends for Kane Richardson. 3 off his first over.
End Of The Over 4 : 14/3
2 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • W 3.3
  • W 3.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
K. Perera
0 (1)
O. Fernando
1 (1)
P. Cummins
1-0-2-2
3.6
0
Pat Cummins To Kusal Perera
Full delivery on the pads, Perera looks to flick it but fails and he gets hit on the pads.
3.5
1
Pat Cummins To Oshada Fernando
Good length ball on middle, Oshada Fernando drives it past the bowler and takes off for a single. The fielder from mid off has a shy at the bowler's end but misses it. Had he hit, it would not have mattered as the batter was in.
Oshada Fernando walks out to face the hat-trick ball.
3.4
W
Pat Cummins To Bhanuka Rajapaksa OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Cummins is on fire at the moment! Rajapaksa has to make the long walk back to the pavilion. Fullish delivery on the middle stump line, Rajapaksa looks to drive it but it sneaks past the inside edge. The ball goes on to hit the middle stump. Sri Lanka three down in a jiffy. Pat Cummins will be on a Hat Trick.
The new man in is Kusal Perera.
3.3
W
Pat Cummins To Danushka Gunathilaka OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Gunathilaka is the latest casualty to go! Cummins comes and strikes in his first over. Excellent stuff from the Aussies! Cummins bowls a good length delivery outside off, Gunathilaka comes down the track and looks to loft it over mid off but it goes off the top edge and David Warner takes a simple catch.
3.2
1
Pat Cummins To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Full delivery on middle, Rajapaksa flicks it towards fine leg and takes a single.
3.1
0
Pat Cummins To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Good length ball on off, Rajapaksa plays it towards the point region.
Pat Cummins on now. Just a solitary over for Richardson to start with.
End Of The Over 3 : 12/1
8 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 42.2
  • 42.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
D. Gunathilaka
11 (12)
B. Rajapaksa
1 (3)
M. Starc
2-0-9-1
2.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Danushka Gunathilaka
BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Danushka looks to pull it but does not make any connection to it. Good over for Sri Lanka.
2.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Danushka Gunathilaka
Another full delivery on middle, Danushka flicks it towards mid-wicket where the fielder makes a good diving stop.
2.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Danushka Gunathilaka
Full delivery, Danushka flicks it towards the leg side for nothing.
2.3
4
Mitchell Starc To Danushka Gunathilaka
FOUR! Poor ball this from Starc. Bowls a full delivery down the leg side, Danushka just helps it on his way towards the fine leg region for another boundary.
2.2
4
Mitchell Starc To Danushka Gunathilaka
FOUR! Nicely played from Gunathilaka! Back of a length delivery outside off, Danushka rocks on his back foot and punches this beautifully towards the deep cover region for the first boundary of the innings.
2.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Danushka Gunathilaka
Good length delivery down the leg side, Gunathilaka looks to flick it but gets hit on the thigh pad. The Australians appeal but the umpire is unmoved.
End Of The Over 2 : 4/1
3 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 11.6
D. Gunathilaka
3 (6)
B. Rajapaksa
1 (3)
K. Richardson
1-0-3-0
1.6
1
Kane Richardson To Danushka Gunathilaka
DROPPED! Ashton Agar is the culprit! Richardson bowls a good length delivery outside off, Gunathilaka lofts this over the cover fielder but straight to Agar at deep cover who bends down to catch. The ball bursts through his hands and falls down. The batters take a single.
1.5
0
Kane Richardson To Danushka Gunathilaka
Back of a length delivery outside off, Danushka pushes it off the back foot.
1.4
0
Kane Richardson To Danushka Gunathilaka
BEATEN! Short delivery outside off, Danushka comes down the track and looks to play the square cut but fails to put any bat on it.
1.3
1
Kane Richardson To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Short ball outside off, Rajapaksa plays the square cut towards the cover-point region and crosses over for a single.
1.2
0
Kane Richardson To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Good length ball outside off, Bhanuka shoulders arms to this one.
1.1
1
Kane Richardson To Danushka Gunathilaka
Full delivery outside off, Danushka drives it towards the cover region and crosses over for a single. There is a bit of mix-up between the batsmen but no harm done though.
Kane Richardson to partner Starc from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 1/1
1 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • W 0.5
  • 00.6
B. Rajapaksa
0 (1)
D. Gunathilaka
1 (2)
M. Starc
1-0-1-1
0.6
0
Mitchell Starc To Bhanuka Rajapaksa
BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Bhanuka looks to push at it but fails to put any bat on it. Excellent first over from Starc comes to an end.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa walks out at number 3.
0.5
W
Mitchell Starc To Kusal Mendis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Mendis fails to leave a mark on his comeback! Starc gives Australia an excellent start here! Mitchell bowls a short delivery on middle, Mendis looks to pull it but gets top edge and goes way up in the air. Ashton runs in from mid-wicket and settles under it to take a simple catch. The Lankans did not want that when they are chasing a mammoth score.
0.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Kusal Mendis
Bowls a full delivery around off, Mendis pushes it towards the point region again.
0.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Kusal Mendis
On a length on off, Mendis pushes it to the point fielder for nothing.
0.2
1
Mitchell Starc To Danushka Gunathilaka
Back of a length delivery around off, Gunathilaka camps on his back foot and pushes it towards backward point to get off the mark.
0.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Danushka Gunathilaka
Starc starts with a good length ball on off at 145.9 kph. Danushka rocks on his back foot and pushes it towards point. He wants a single but is sent back.
We are back for the chase! Kusal Mendis and Danushka Gunathilaka make their way out to the middle. The Australian players are also making their way out. Mitchell Starc will start for the hosts.
Match Info
  • Venue Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia beat Sri Lanka by 134 runs
  • Player of the Match David Warner
  • Umpire Gerard Abood (AUS), Paul Wilson (AUS) and Shawn Craig (AUS)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Australia 233/2 in 20.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (19.3 ovs): G Maxwell against SL (Caught) Unsuccessful (AUS: 0, SL: 1)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 49 balls between David Warner (36) and G Maxwell (62)
  • G Maxwell 7th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 22 balls (6x4) (2x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 22 balls between David Warner (17) and G Maxwell (30)
  • Australia 153/1 in 13.2 overs
  • D Warner 14th T20I fifty: 51 runs in 28 balls (4x4) (3x6)
  • Australia 102/0 in 9.4 overs
  • A Finch 10th T20I fifty: 54 runs in 31 balls (6x4) (3x6)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 57/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 52 off 31 balls between Aaron Finch (28) and David Warner (22)
  • Australia 52/0 in 4.5 overs
  • Sri Lanka 50/4 in 10.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 29/3
  • D Gunathilaka dropped on 2 by A Agar in 1.6 overs
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