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2nd T20I, Brisbane Cricket Ground (Woolloongabba), Brisbane , Oct 30, 2019
Australia Australia
118/1 (13.0/20)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
117 (19.0/20)
Australia beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    David Warner
    60(41)
That is it from this match. Australia have won the match and the series in convincing fashion. However, we still have one more game remaining in this series where Sri Lanka will be trying to end on a high after some underwhelming performances. As for the Aussies, they have the opportunity to whitewash the Island nation. Join us on Friday, 1st November on 1910 Local (0810 GMT) for the final match of the series. Till then, cheers and take care.
For his unbeaten knock of 60 off 41 balls, David Warner is named the Man of the Match. Warner too credits his bowlers for restricting them to 117. On the pitch, he says there was more bounce and carry than Adelaide. On his own for, he says he has worked hard and tried to hit the ball well in the nets. He though adds that all that matters is the performance out in the middle. On batting with Steve Smith, Warner tells that it is wonderful to bat with him. Smiles and says he was aware that it would involve a lot of running. But Warner says he is a world class player and it is always a joy to bat with him as he makes it look easy.
Australian skipper, Aaron Finch is next up. Finch says they were clinical and they set the game with the ball early on. Credits Warner and Smith for their performance with the bat adding that they are class. Tells that the bowlers executed the plans well and delivered with the ball making it easy for him as a partner. On Warner and Smith's comeback, Finch says that it is wonderful to have two of the best batters back in the squad. Further adds that they have been excellent within the group.
Sri Lankan skipper, Lasith Malinga is first up for a chat with Isa Guha. Malinga says that Australia is a tough side and it was difficult to defend 118. Admits that the batters need to put in a better effort and bat according to the situation. Tells they failed to get any partnership going and that is why they are in this situation. Malinga tells they have to go back home and have a re-look before the T20I World Cup here.
Who do you think will be the Man of the Match? Warner or Smith for their brilliant batting display or one of the Aussie bowler who set up the game? Stay tuned for the presentation.
Steve Smith is down for a quick chat. Smith tells they played well and credits his bowlers for the way they bowled. On his comeback in T20Is, Smith says he has had good rest in that time and admits that it is always difficult to play all three formats. On batting with Warner, Smith says it is a joy to bat with him and it is fun to watch him hit the balls from the other end.
Earlier in the day, the Australian bowlers annihilated the Sri Lankan batting line up after the visitors elected to bat first. The only batter who showed some fight was Kusal Perera. All of the Australian bowlers except Kane Richardson bagged 2 wickets each and kept a very good economy rate.
As for the Sri Lankan bowlers, they did not have much to bowl at and that did not help their case. However, one could say that they should have taken some tips from their skipper on how to bowl consistent lines and lengths as Lasith Malinga was the only one who could come out of this match with some credit.
The innings started with a scare for Australia as they lost their skipper, Aaron Finch on a golden duck in the first over itself. However, there were no more hiccups as David Warner and Steven Smith took control of the innings and took Australia home. Both of them scored a half ton on the way to a comprehensive victory and the Kangaroos will be mightily pleased as they have dismantled the Sri Lankans in both the matches played so far.
Hand shakes all around and Australia have won this 3 match T20I series in the second match itself. Also, this is their first bilateral T20I series win at home in 5 years.
13.1
wd
Wanindu Hasaranga To David Warner
WIDE! Anti-climatic end to the game. Hasarnga comes on and sprays one down the leg side. Warner looks to flick but misses. Wide signalled and Australia win by 9 wickets with 42 balls to spare!
Wanindu Hasaranga is back on. Just the 1 run needed for Australia to win.
End Of The Over 13 : 117/1
6 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 012.2
  • 412.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
D. Warner
60 (41)
S. Smith
53 (36)
L. Sandakan
4-0-33-0
12.6
1
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
Tossed up on off, Warner strokes it to mid off for a single. Just a run required now.
12.5
0
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
Floated on the stumps, Warner blocks it.
12.4
0
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
Shorter on off, Warner punches it to cover.
12.3
4
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
FOUR! Smashed. Tossed up on middle, Warner slashes it through mid on for a boundary.
12.2
0
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
NOT OUT! No he has not. Lakshan Sandakan would not be happy with that. Shorter delivery on off, Warner makes room and hits it hard straight down the ground. The ball goes onto hit the stumps. Smith was out of his crease. Sandakan collects the ball with his right hand and takes the stumps off with his left.
Run Out appeal taken upstairs. Smith is the man in question. He is well short of his crease but the question is has Sandakan touched the stumps with the ball in hand?
12.1
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Steven Smith
Tossed up on middle and leg, Smith comes down the track and nudges it to long on for a run.
End Of The Over 12 : 111/1
4 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 1 WD 11.2
  • 011.2
  • 1 LB 11.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
D. Warner
55 (36)
S. Smith
52 (35)
N. Pradeep
3-0-26-0
11.6
0
Nuwan Pradeep To David Warner
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
11.5
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Steven Smith
Length ball wide outside off, cut towards point. The batters take one.
11.4
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Steven Smith
Full ball on middle and off, pushed down the ground towards mid on.
11.3
lb
Nuwan Pradeep To David Warner
NOT OUT! Sri Lanka lose their review! Good length ball around leg, Warner looks to flick this one but misses it. The ball hits him on the back pad and the Sri Lankan players put in an appeal. The umpire though is unmoved. Malinga has a word with his bowler then signals the 'T'. Replay rolls in. Hot Spot and Ultra Edge first confirm there is no bat involved. Hawk Eye then comes on and it shows that the ball was pitching outside leg. Sri Lanka lose their sole review.
Review time! LBW appeal taken upstairs. Sri Lanka have opted to take the review. David Warner is the man in question. It looks like a hopeful referral let's see what the replays have to say.
11.2
0
Nuwan Pradeep To David Warner
Length ball wide outside off, cut towards point for one.
11.2
wd
Nuwan Pradeep To David Warner
Wide! Bouncer down the leg side, Warner lets it through to the keeper.
11.1
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Steven Smith
Down the leg side, Smith works it towards fine leg for one.
End Of The Over 11 : 107/1
10 Runs
  • 410.1
  • 010.2
  • 110.3
  • 410.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
S. Smith
50 (32)
D. Warner
55 (33)
L. Sandakan
3-0-27-0
10.6
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Steven Smith
Fifty for Steve Smith! His third in T20Is. He has made a comeback in T20Is after a long time and he has not looked out of place. Flighted on off, Smith milks it to long off to get to his milestone. He is carrying his red-ball form into the shortest format.
10.5
0
Lakshan Sandakan To Steven Smith
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
10.4
4
Lakshan Sandakan To Steven Smith
FOUR! Cut and cut with power. Short around off, Smith hangs on his back foot and cuts it through point for a boundary.
10.3
1
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
Run out chance missed. This missed run out shows how poor Sri Lanka have been in the series. Floated on the pads, Warner flicks it towards mid on. They take the first one and Warner comes out for the second. Sandakan gets to the ball himself and has a shy at the bowler's end. Warner had lost all hope but Sandakan misses his shy.
10.2
0
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
Tossed up on middle and off, Davey defends it off the front foot.
10.1
4
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
FOUR! What a way to bring up the 100-run stand! Short around off, Warner gets on his back foot and punches it through covers for a boundary.
End Of The Over 10 : 97/1
12 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 49.4
  • 29.5
  • 49.6
S. Smith
45 (29)
D. Warner
50 (30)
L. Malinga
3-0-23-1
9.6
4
Lasith Malinga To Steven Smith
FOUR! Beautiful drive by Smith! Full ball on middle and off, Smith drives this with grace towards mid off. The fielder there dives to his right in an attempt to stop the ball but he is beaten and the ball races to the fence. Malinga has his head in his hands after watching that shot!
9.5
2
Lasith Malinga To Steven Smith
Short of a length ball on middle and off, Smith cuts it towards square and takes a couple.
9.4
4
Lasith Malinga To Steven Smith
FOUR! Full ball on the pads, Smith shuffles and works it behind square leg for a boundary.
9.3
0
Lasith Malinga To Steven Smith
Full on middle and off, Smith pushes it to the man at mid off.
9.2
1
Lasith Malinga To David Warner
Short of a length delivery on middle, Warner pulls this one towards deep square leg and the batters take one. Fifty for David Warner! He has not been dismissed even once in this series and would be looking to continue that.
9.1
1
Lasith Malinga To Steven Smith
On the pads of Smith, he looks to flick this one towards the leg side but gets a leading edge on it. The ball goes towards cover and the batters take one.
Lasith Malinga is back. 2-0-11-1, his figures so far.
End Of The Over 9 : 85/1
10 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 48.2
  • 28.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 28.6
D. Warner
49 (29)
S. Smith
34 (24)
L. Sandakan
2-0-17-0
8.6
2
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
Shortish again on middle, Warner pulls this one towards mid-wicket for a couple.
8.5
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Steven Smith
On the pads of Smith, he flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
8.4
1
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
Shortish outside off, Warner cuts it behind square for a single.
8.3
2
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
Warner dances down the track and pushes this flatter delivery towards long off for a couple.
8.2
4
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
FOUR! Reverse swept by Warner! Full and floated on middle and off, Warner gets down on one knee and reverse sweeps it past the man at point for a boundary.
8.1
0
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
Shortish ball outside off, cut to point.
End Of The Over 8 : 75/1
10 Runs
  • 27.1
  • 17.2
  • 47.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
D. Warner
40 (24)
S. Smith
33 (23)
I. Udana
2-0-16-0
7.6
1
Isuru Udana To David Warner
Warner cuts this length ball towards cover-point for a single.
7.5
1
Isuru Udana To Steven Smith
Smith shuffles this time to work this length ball towards fine leg. He gets an inside edge onto his thigh pad and the ball stays near the pitch. Warner wants the run and sets off. Smith obliges and sets off for the non-striker's end. The bowler picks up the ball and has a shy towards Smith's end but misses. One run taken.
7.4
1
Isuru Udana To David Warner
Full ball on middle and off, Warner pushes this one towards mid off and takes an easy single.
7.3
4
Isuru Udana To David Warner
FOUR! Short ball down the leg side, Warner hops and pulls it uppishly. The ball goes just over the short fine leg fielder and races to the fence.
7.2
1
Isuru Udana To Steven Smith
Length ball outside off, Smith opens the face of his bat and guides it down to third man for one.
7.1
2
Isuru Udana To Steven Smith
Short of a length by Udana to start his second over, Smith rocks back and plays a beautiful square cut. The fielder at deep point makes a good sliding stop and the batters take two.
End Of The Over 7 : 65/1
7 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 26.6
D. Warner
34 (21)
S. Smith
29 (20)
L. Sandakan
1-0-7-0
6.6
2
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
Good running by the Aussie batters here! On off, Warner pushes it towards cover with soft hands. They spot the opportunity for the couple and take it. 7 runs off the over.
6.5
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Steven Smith
Full and floated on off, Smith pushes it towards long off with ease for one.
6.4
1
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
On the pads of Warner, he clips it towards mid-wicket for one.
6.3
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Steven Smith
Full and floated on off, Smith pushes this one towards cover and takes one.
6.2
1
Lakshan Sandakan To David Warner
Warner punches this one off the back foot towards cover for one.
6.1
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Steven Smith
Floated on the pads, Smith flicks this one towards mid-wicket for one.
The duo of Steven Smith and Warner is batting for the first time together in Australia after their return and the way these two are batting, it is a positive sign for Australia before the T20 World Cup.
End Of The Over 6 : 58/1
6 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 1 WD 5.2
  • 25.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
S. Smith
26 (17)
D. Warner
30 (18)
I. Udana
1-0-6-0
5.6
1
Isuru Udana To Steven Smith
On the pads of Smith, he flicks this one towards square leg for one. Australia are 58/1 at the end of the first 6 overs.
5.5
1
Isuru Udana To David Warner
Short of a length outside off, Warner cuts this one towards point for one.
5.4
0
Isuru Udana To David Warner
Full to Warner this time, on the off side. Warner drives this to the man at mid on.
5.3
1
Isuru Udana To Steven Smith
Full and on off, Smith pushes this one towards cover for one.
5.2
2
Isuru Udana To Steven Smith
Short of a length on off, Smith pulls this one towards square leg for a couple.
5.2
wd
Isuru Udana To Steven Smith
Wide! Down the leg side, the batsman tries to flick but misses.
5.1
0
Isuru Udana To Steven Smith
Full ball on middle and leg to start off the over by Udana, Smith beautifully drives this one towards mid on.
Isuru Udana replaces Nuwan Pradeep.
End Of The Over 5 : 52/1
17 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 44.5
  • 44.6
D. Warner
29 (16)
S. Smith
22 (13)
W. Hasaranga
1-0-17-0
4.6
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To David Warner
FOUR! Fourth of the over! Again short and wide outside off, Warner rocks back and square cuts it past cover-point for a boundary. 17 off the over and the hosts are cruising. Brings up the 50-run stand between the two.
4.5
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To David Warner
FOUR! Third of the over! This time Warner rocks back and pulls this one towards the gap at square leg for a boundary. Bad bowling by Hasaranga.
4.4
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To David Warner
FOUR! Short of a length wide outside off, Warner rocks onto the back foot and slashes this one towards cover for a boundary. Second of the over.
4.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To David Warner
Short and on off, Warner cuts this one towards point but the man there puts in a dive and saves it.
4.2
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To David Warner
FOUR! Up and over! Floated on middle and off, Warner gets down on one knee and lofts this one over the fielder at fine leg for a boundary.
4.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Steven Smith
Wanindu starts with a shorter one on middle, Smith pushes it down towards long on for one.
Wanindu Hasaranga comes on to bowl now.
End Of The Over 4 : 35/1
10 Runs
  • 1 LB 3.1
  • 13.2
  • 13.3
  • 33.4
  • 03.5
  • 43.6
D. Warner
13 (11)
S. Smith
21 (12)
N. Pradeep
2-0-23-0
3.6
4
Nuwan Pradeep To David Warner
FOUR! Whacked away! Full around off, Warner demolishes it straight down the ground for a boundary. No one had a chance stopping that.
3.5
0
Nuwan Pradeep To David Warner
Hesitation but no casualty. Fuller on off, Warner strokes it towards mid off. Smith comes out looking for a single which was non existent. Warner sends him back and rightfully so. Smith gets back and raises his hand apologizing to Warner.
3.4
3
Nuwan Pradeep To Steven Smith
Excellent running! The two are good between the wickets and they have just showed that. It is a big ground and they are making the most of it. Good length ball on top of middle, Smith glances it towards fine leg. They run the first one hard and go for the second. They then think of the third. They go ahead with it and get it with ease.
3.3
1
Nuwan Pradeep To David Warner
Full around off, Warner pushes it wide of mid off and gets to the other end.
3.2
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Steven Smith
Good length ball around off, Smith glances it towards square leg for a single.
3.1
lb
Nuwan Pradeep To David Warner
Slower ball on the pads, Warner looks to tuck it to the on side but it goes off the thigh pad. They take a leg bye.
End Of The Over 3 : 25/1
10 Runs
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 22.3
  • 12.4
  • 22.5
  • 42.6
S. Smith
17 (10)
D. Warner
8 (7)
L. Malinga
2-0-11-1
2.6
4
Lasith Malinga To Steven Smith
FOUR! Superb shot by Steven Smith! Full ball on middle and off, Smith smashes this one down the ground. Malinga tries to stop the ball with his foot but misses it and the ball races to the long off fence.
2.5
2
Lasith Malinga To Steven Smith
On the pads of Smith, he shuffles and works it towards backward square leg for a couple.
2.4
1
Lasith Malinga To David Warner
Another slower ball, on a length on off. Warner pushes it towards cover and takes a single.
2.3
2
Lasith Malinga To David Warner
Short ball on middle and leg, Warner rocks back and pulls this one towards square leg for a couple.
2.2
0
Lasith Malinga To David Warner
Full ball on off, pushed towards the man at cover.
2.1
1
Lasith Malinga To Steven Smith
Slower one on middle, Smith flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 2 : 15/1
14 Runs
  • 31.1
  • 11.2
  • 11.3
  • 41.4
  • 41.5
  • 11.6
S. Smith
10 (7)
D. Warner
5 (4)
N. Pradeep
1-0-14-0
1.6
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Steven Smith
Smith this time cuts this length ball through point for a single.
1.5
4
Nuwan Pradeep To Steven Smith
FOUR! Good effort in the field by Wanindu Hasaranga in the deep. But he cannot prevent the boundary. Pradeep goes full and on the pads of Smith. Steven flicks it uppishly past the diving mid-wicket fielder and the ball goes towards the fence. Hasaranga at deep square leg runs across and puts in a dive but fails to keep the ball in play as he touches the boundary cushions in the process.
1.4
4
Nuwan Pradeep To Steven Smith
FOUR! This is class pure class from Smith. Pradeep goes a bit wide outside off and Smith brings out his typical cover drive in play. He pierces the gap to perfection as the ball races away to the cover fence for a boundary. The first of the Australian innings.
1.3
1
Nuwan Pradeep To David Warner
Good length and on off, Warner hops inside the crease and defends it near the pitch on the leg side for a single.
1.2
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Steven Smith
Length and on off, Smith drives it straight down the ground. The fielder at mid off runs across and cleans it up. A single taken.
1.1
3
Nuwan Pradeep To David Warner
Pradeep starts with a length ball outside off, Warner just pushes it through covers. The fielder from covers runs behind the ball and chases it down near the ropes. Warner and Smith in the mean time cross for three.
Nuwan Pradeep to partner Malinga from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 1/1
1 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • W 0.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
S. Smith
0 (3)
D. Warner
1 (2)
L. Malinga
1-0-1-1
0.6
0
Lasith Malinga To Steven Smith
Full ball on middle and leg, Smith pushes it down the ground towards mid on.
0.5
0
Lasith Malinga To Steven Smith
Bouncer by Malinga, Smith leaves it alone.
0.4
0
Lasith Malinga To Steven Smith
Length ball on middle and off, defended out by Smith.
Steven Smith is the new batsman in.
0.3
W
Lasith Malinga To Aaron Finch OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Light at the end of the tunnel for Sri Lanka? It is not a delivery which deserves a wicket but Malinga won't care. Full ball down the leg side, Finch looks to flick it but fails to do so. The ball takes the faintest of edges and goes to Kusal Perera behind the stumps who takes a good catch. Finch departs for a golden duck. Is this the break the visitors needed?
0.2
1
Lasith Malinga To David Warner
A slower one now, on a good length. Warner is somewhat deceived by the change in pace. He mistimes it towards point and takes a single to get off the mark.
0.1
0
Lasith Malinga To David Warner
Malinga starts with a very full ball on off, Warner jams it out back towards him.
We are back for the chase! Australian skipper, Aaron Finch walks out with David Warner to open the innings. Sri Lankan skipper, Lasith Malinga to start the proceedings with the ball. Surprisingly no slip in place.
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Match Info
  • Venue Brisbane Cricket Ground (Woolloongabba), Brisbane
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Australia beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets
  • 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: Sri Lanka 117/10 in 19.0 overs
  • N Pradeep dropped on 0 by A Zampa in 17.5 overs
  • Referral 1 (17.2 ovs): L Malinga against AUS (LBW) Successful (SL: 1, AUS: 1)
  • Sri Lanka 101/8 in 16.1 overs
  • Sri Lanka 50/2 in 8.1 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 36/2
  • K Mendis dropped on 1 by S Smith in 0.6 overs
  • Referral 1 (11.3 ovs): SL against D Warner (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 0, AUS: 1)
  • S Smith 3rd T20I fifty: 50 runs in 32 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 100 off 58 balls between D Warner (53) and S Smith (45)
  • Australia 101/1 in 10.1 overs
  • D Warner 14th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 30 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 27 balls between D Warner (28) and S Smith (22)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 58/1
  • Australia 50/1 in 5.0 overs
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