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Australia vs Sri Lanka, Super 12 - Match 22 Commentary, Live Updates

AUS vs SL, 2021 - T20 Live Commentary

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Match Ended   
155/3 (17.0/20)
154/6 (20.0/20)
Australia beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
So, that is it from this game! Australia now have two in two whereas Sri Lanka, lose their first game in the World Cup. Two games coming your way on Friday. It is Bangladesh taking on West Indies first and then Pakistan locking horns with Afghanistan. The action begins at 1400 local (1000 GMT).
Aaron Finch, the skipper of Australia, says that it was a good performance but Zampa and Starc did well earlier to track them back. Says that the wicket was good and they needed to be calm and stick to the plans. Adds that Sri Lanka can take the game away from you but they did well today. Tells that Warner played well today and Zampa made his impact. Tells they are looking forward to the England game.
Dasun Shanaka, the skipper of Sri Lanka, says that the wicket was too good and they did get off to a great start but failed to capitalize on it. Adds that the batter who is set needs to continue on till the 15th-16th over and it is a concern for them. Tells that David Warner and Aaron Finch are good batters and they were not able to contain them. Says that they will try to rectify the same in the next game.
Adam Zampa is the Player of the Match. He says that Sri Lanka got off to a flier but they came back well. Adds that the wicket was a bit slow but the dew helped them in the second innings. Tells that he loves bowling against Sri Lanka as they are good against spin. Says that he likes to play at the back end as well. Credits David Warner by saying that he played really well as he was under pressure.
... Time for the Presentation ...
Earlier in the day, after electing to bowl, the Aussie bowlers took a pounding at the start but then were excellent during the middle overs and death. What seemed like 170 at one moment ended at 154 which was chased easily in the end by the Aussies.
Sri Lanka were quite poor with the ball! They were either very full or too short. Also, the introduction of Hasaranga, who was easily the pick, was quite late. They could have got him when the bowlers were taking a beating. However, the Lankans were actually 20 runs short of what they needed to be competitive.
Quite an easy win for the Aussies and they make it two in a row. Also, that ends the winning streak of Lanka in this World Cup. We did feel the Lankans got to a fighting score but their bowlers showed no fight. Finch and Warner really took the attack to them and in no time added 70 before Finch fell. Maxwell did not last for long but Warner and Smith with another good stand took the Aussies to the brink of victory. Warner was the mainstay. Once he fell though, Stoinis and Smith made quick work of the runs which remained.
End Of The Over 17 : 155/3
15 Runs
  • 316.1
  • 016.2
  • 616.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 416.6
M. Stoinis
16 (7)
S. Smith
28 (26)
L. Kumara
3-0-48-0
16.6
4
Lahiru Kumara To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Marcus Stoinis hits the winning runs. A full ball, on off. Stoinis cracks it through covers for a boundary. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 7 WICKETS.
16.5
1
Lahiru Kumara To Steven Smith
Very full and outside off. Smith punches it to sweeper cover for a single. 4 needed now.
16.4
1
Lahiru Kumara To Marcus Stoinis
A length ball, on middle, drilled down to long on for a single.
16.3
6
Lahiru Kumara To Marcus Stoinis
SIX! What a shot from Stoinis! Pure power! A full ball, angling on middle. Marcus Stoinis stays back and thumps it over long on for a biggie.
16.2
0
Lahiru Kumara To Marcus Stoinis
A length ball, on off. Stoinis hits it to cover.
16.1
3
Lahiru Kumara To Steven Smith
Three taken! A full ball, outside off. Smith drives it through covers and well away from the running fielder. Picks up three runs now.
Lahiru Kumara (2-0-33-0) comes back to bowl.
End Of The Over 16 : 140/3
10 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 415.3
  • 115.4
  • 1 WD 15.5
  • 215.5
  • 115.6
S. Smith
24 (24)
M. Stoinis
5 (3)
C. Karunaratne
2-0-19-0
15.6
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Steven Smith
Around off. Smith dabs it to short third man for a quick single. A direct hit at the keeper's end but Stoinis was well in.15 needed in 24 balls.
15.5
2
Chamika Karunaratne To Steven Smith
Wonderful timing from Smith! A full ball, outside off. Smith drives it through covers for two runs. The sweeper cover runs across and cuts it off.
15.5
wd
Chamika Karunaratne To Steven Smith
WIDE! too many extras from Sri Lanka today! A short ball, on middle, hits the deck hard. Steven Smith leaves it alone.
15.4
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Marcus Stoinis
On middle, worked to covers for a single.
15.3
4
Chamika Karunaratne To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Nicely played! A length ball, outside off, was another slower ball. Stoinis waits and slaps it through covers for a boundary.
15.2
0
Chamika Karunaratne To Marcus Stoinis
A slower length ball, on off. Blocked out.
15.1
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Steven Smith
Full ball, on the pads, flicked to deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 130/3
6 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 214.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 1 WD 14.6
  • W 14.6
D. Warner
65 (42)
S. Smith
20 (21)
D. Shanaka
1-0-6-1
14.6
W
Dasun Shanaka To David Warner OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Is it too late for a comeback? A full ball, on middle. David Warner backs away and tries to go inside-out over extra cover. Bhanuka Rajapaksa runs to his right from long off, keeps his eyes on the ball and takes a brilliant catch. Nonetheless, a wonderful innings from David Warner. 25 needed in 30 balls.
Marcus Stoinis is the new man in. Also, Chamika Karunaratne comes back to bowl.
14.6
wd
Dasun Shanaka To David Warner
WIDE! Another short ball, on middle. Warner watches it sail over his head. Wide given.
14.5
0
Dasun Shanaka To David Warner
A slower short ball, on middle. Warner leaves it alone to the keeper.
14.4
1
Dasun Shanaka To Steven Smith
Around off, nudged down to wide long on for a single.
14.3
2
Dasun Shanaka To Steven Smith
A length ball, on off. Smith looks to push but it takes the inner half and rolls to deep mid-wicket. Two taken.
14.2
1
Dasun Shanaka To David Warner
A length ball, on middle. Warner opens the face of the bat and guides it to third man for a single.
14.1
1
Dasun Shanaka To Steven Smith
A slower length ball, on middle. Smith tucks it softly to mid-wicket and takes a quick single. He wanted another single but was sent back by Warner.
Dasun Shanaka to bowl now.
End Of The Over 14 : 124/2
12 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 413.3
  • 413.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
S. Smith
16 (18)
D. Warner
64 (39)
D. Chameera
3-0-33-0
13.6
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Steven Smith
A bumper, outside off. Steven Smith hangs back and pulls it along the ground towards deep mid-wicket. A single to end the over! 31 runs needed from 36 balls!
13.5
1
Dushmantha Chameera To David Warner
A juicy full toss, outside off. David Warner looks to cut but it goes off the toe end towards cover. The batters cross for a single.
13.4
4
Dushmantha Chameera To David Warner
FOUR! BACK-TO-BACK BOUNDARIES! Back of a length, around off. David Warner hangs back and bludgeons it over extra cover. The ball races away to the fence!
13.3
4
Dushmantha Chameera To David Warner
FOUR! Punished by David Warner! Chammera hurls a slower ball, into the deck. Warner stays back and whips it to the vacant deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
13.2
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Steven Smith
Chameera bangs it into the deck, outside off. Steven Smith hangs back and miscues his pull towards deep mid-wicket. A single taken!
13.1
1
Dushmantha Chameera To David Warner
A yorker, around off. David Warner jams it out to cover and takes a single.
Dushmantha Chameera is back on.
End Of The Over 13 : 112/2
4 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
S. Smith
14 (16)
D. Warner
54 (35)
W. Hasaranga
4-0-22-2
12.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Steven Smith
A dot to end the over! Floated, around off. Steven Smith blocks it off the front foot. 43 runs needed off 42 balls!
12.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To David Warner
Just a tad short, down leg. David Warner stays back and whips it to deep square leg for a run.
12.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Steven Smith
Tossed up, outside off. Steven Smith prods and carves it through cover-point for a single.
12.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Steven Smith
Flatter ball, outside off. Steven Smith looks to push it to cover but it takes the inner half of the blade and dabs it into the pitch.
12.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To David Warner
Nicely tossed up, outside off. David Warner drills it to long off and takes a run.
12.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Steven Smith
Flatter ball, on the pads. Steven Smith flicks it to deep square leg for one.
End Of The Over 12 : 108/2
8 Runs
  • 411.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 211.5
  • 011.6
D. Warner
52 (33)
S. Smith
12 (12)
M. Theekshana
4-0-27-0
11.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
Tossed up, around off. David Warner drives hard but finds the extra cover fielder.
11.5
2
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
Sloppy fielding at short fine leg! Tossed up, down leg. David Warner tickles it to short fine leg. The fielder there fumbles and concedes an extra run.
11.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Steven Smith
Flatter ball, on middle. Steven Smith eases it to long on and takes a run.
11.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
Flatter ball, outside off. David Warner stays back and cuts it to sweeper cover for a run. That brings up David Warner's fifty! His first T20I fifty since April. This will not only make him feel good but also several Australian fans around the world. They will hope that there is more to come from him in this World Cup.
11.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
A stifled appeal for LBW but turned down! Tossed up, on middle and leg. David Warner misses his flick and gets hit on the pad.
11.1
4
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
FOUR! A half-tracker, on middle. David Warner rocks back and pulls it past the deep mid-wicket fielder to collect a boundary.
Maheesh Theekshana is back into the attack to complete his spell.
End Of The Over 11 : 100/2
5 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 1 NB 10.5
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
D. Warner
45 (28)
S. Smith
11 (11)
W. Hasaranga
3-0-18-2
10.6
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To David Warner
Floated, down leg. David Warner prods and tickles it behind square on the leg side for one. Australia bring up their 100! 55 runs needed from 54 balls!
10.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Steven Smith
Tossed up, way outside off. Steven Smith carves it to deep cover and can only manage a single.
10.5
nb
Wanindu Hasaranga To Steven Smith
NO BALL! That spoils a good over! Flatter ball, on the pads. Steven Smith tucks it to mid-wicket. Free Hit coming up!
10.4
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Steven Smith
A bit quicker, outside off. Steven Smith stays back and pushes it to extra cover.
10.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Steven Smith
Flatter ball, turning in from middle. Steven Smith blocks it off the back foot.
10.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To David Warner
Loopy ball, down leg. David Warner tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
10.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Steven Smith
Tossed up, on middle. Steven Smith drills it to long on for a run.
DRINKS! Australia are well and truly ahead in this game and they are not allowing Sri Lanka's bowlers to settle in. Dasun Shanaka and his men would be looking to chip in with wickets if they are to defend this score! Well, we are in for an exciting second half of the innings!
End Of The Over 10 : 95/2
13 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 49.3
  • 29.4
  • 19.5
  • 49.6
D. Warner
43 (26)
S. Smith
9 (6)
L. Kumara
2-0-33-0
9.6
4
Lahiru Kumara To David Warner
FOUR! Short and on middle, Warner stands tall and hammers it through mid-wicket. No stoppint that. Second boundary in the over and the move to get the pacer back on was probably not the right one. Kumara has gone for 33 in his 2. 60 needed in 60.
9.5
1
Lahiru Kumara To Steven Smith
Another one on off, Smith strokes it through covers this time and gets to the other end.
9.4
2
Lahiru Kumara To Steven Smith
Two more! On off, this is stroked through covers again. Two more taken as there is a fumble in the deep.
9.3
4
Lahiru Kumara To Steven Smith
FOUR! That is a lovely shot! The placement, the timing, beautiful! A slower full toss, it was dipping. It seemed like Smith was done in by the lack of pace but he keeps his balance and then just times it between mid off and covers.
9.2
1
Lahiru Kumara To David Warner
Tap and run! On off, Warner plays it towards point for one.
9.1
1
Lahiru Kumara To Steven Smith
On off, Smith works it through square leg for one. Not sure how he hit that towards the leg side.
Lahiru Kumara (1-0-20-0) comes back to bowl.
End Of The Over 9 : 82/2
6 Runs
  • 48.1
  • 08.2
  • W 8.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
S. Smith
1 (2)
D. Warner
38 (24)
W. Hasaranga
2-0-13-2
8.6
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Steven Smith
A single to end and Wanindu Hasaranga has another over in which a wicket is taken. On middle, this is pushed down to long on for one. He is off the mark.
8.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Steven Smith
Gives it nice air and bowls it on off, it is played back to the bowler.
8.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To David Warner
On middle, Warner works it through mid-wicket for one.
Steven Smith walks out to bat.
8.3
W
Wanindu Hasaranga To Glenn Maxwell OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! There indeed is a wicket! Wanindu Hasaranga picks up his second and Maxwell's stay at the crease is a short one. Is there a sniff for Lanka here? They will believe so. Runs needed still above balls to be bowled. 75 needed in 69. The googly again, on middle, Maxwell looks to heave it over the mid-wicket fence. It is the longer part of the ground and he also does not time it that well. Avishka Fernando there takes a good catch close to the ropes.
8.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Glenn Maxwell
On middle, Maxwell pushes it to mid off.
8.1
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To Glenn Maxwell
FOUR! Enough of sighters says Maxwell! He goes to the reverse sweep which he loves playing. He is helped as Hasaranga bowls it on off, Maxwell hits it over short third man to begin the over with a boundary. The last over of Hasaranga also started with a boundary so is there a wicket in this one too?
End Of The Over 8 : 76/1
6 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 47.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
G. Maxwell
1 (3)
D. Warner
37 (23)
M. Theekshana
3-0-19-0
7.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Glenn Maxwell
Maxwell is off the mark! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
7.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Glenn Maxwell
On middle, Maxwell hangs back and blocks.
7.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
This lands on off, turns away. Warner guides it through point. Takes the first one quickly but has to settle for a single.
7.3
4
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
FOUR! What a shot that is! Not a lot wrong with that delivery, it is flatter and on off, Warner stays low and drags it through mid-wicket. Boundary.
7.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
Two dots in a row! That is rare! On off, this is pushed to covers.
7.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
On the pads, Warner works it to short fine leg, thinks of a run but is sent back.
End Of The Over 7 : 70/1
7 Runs
  • 46.1
  • 26.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • W 6.5
  • 06.6
G. Maxwell
0 (1)
D. Warner
32 (19)
W. Hasaranga
1-0-7-1
6.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Glenn Maxwell
Almost another one! Shorter and outside off, Maxwell looks to push it through the off side, it is yet another googly, he gets an inside edge onto the leg side. End of a successful over by Wanindu Hasaranga.
Glenn Maxwell is the new man in.
6.5
W
Wanindu Hasaranga To Aaron Finch OUT!
OUT! CHOPS IT ON! Wanindu Hasaranga strikes! Not sure why he was not got on earlier! This is shorter and outside off, it is the googly, Finch looks to cut but this one turns back in, hits the inner half and then onto the stumps. A wicket too little too late for Lanka? We do feel so.
6.4
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Aaron Finch
Shortish and outside off, Finch guides it to short third man. He wants a run but is sent back.
6.3
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To David Warner
Another single! On middle, this is flicked through mid-wicket.
6.2
2
Wanindu Hasaranga To David Warner
Two! Lovely placement! On middle, this is worked between deep mid-wicket and long on. Two taken.
6.1
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To David Warner
FOUR! There is just no stopping these two! Welcome back into the attack, Wanindu Hasaranga! This is short and on middle, it is pulled hard through square leg. Boundary.
Wanindu Hasaranga comes to bowl now.
End Of The Over 6 : 63/0
7 Runs
  • 15.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 45.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
A. Finch
37 (21)
D. Warner
25 (16)
M. Theekshana
2-0-13-0
5.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Aaron Finch
A huge appeal but turned down! Flatter and on the pads, Finch looks to flick but misses. It hits him on the pads. Going down leg. End of the first 6 and it is bossed up by the Aussies. They are 63 for 0. 92 needed in 84.
5.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
On off, this is slapped down to long off for one.
5.4
4
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
FOUR! Pulled away! This time he does not miss out but this is through the leg side. He rocks back and hammers it through mid-wicket. This one races away to the fence.
5.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
Warner misses out! It is short and outside off, this is slapped but to covers.
5.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Aaron Finch
Shorter and down the leg side, Finch now looks to pull, it hits the glove and rolls towards the short fine leg fielder for one more.
5.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
On the pads, Warner looks to sweep but it hits the glove and goes towards short fine leg for one.
End Of The Over 5 : 56/0
13 Runs
  • 64.1
  • 44.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 1 NB 4.6
  • 04.6
A. Finch
36 (19)
D. Warner
19 (12)
D. Chameera
2-0-21-0
4.6
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Aaron Finch
A dot on the freebie! A low full toss on middle, he mistimes it to mid on. Still a good over for the Aussies.
Maheesh Theekshana is back on.
4.6
nb
Dushmantha Chameera To Aaron Finch
THAT IS A NO BALL SAYS FINCH AND HE GETS IT! The umpire did refer upstairs and eventually has to raise his hand sideways. Chameera steams in but at the end, he fails to release it in time, ends up bowling it outside the wicket. No ball. Free Hit coming up.
4.5
1
Dushmantha Chameera To David Warner
Shorter and on the body, this is nudged around the corner for one.
4.4
0
Dushmantha Chameera To David Warner
Wondering how that has been dropped! That is a dolly of a chance that too for someone who has the gloves on. A short one and on the body, Warner looks to pull but is through the shot. It is a slower one. It takes the glove and lobs to Perera who spills it. Even the umpire almost raised his finger. He too expected that too be taken. Not been Sri Lanka's night with the ball so far.
4.3
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Aaron Finch
Top class batting! 10 from the first two balls, now takes no risk and drops it towards cover for one.
4.2
4
Dushmantha Chameera To Aaron Finch
FOUR! Misfield and a boundary. 50 up for Australia and it has come up in quick time! Short and outside off, Finch cuts, it goes through point. The fielder at third man runs to his right but dives over the ball.
4.1
6
Dushmantha Chameera To Aaron Finch
SIX! What a wonderful shot that is. Nonchalant! Just beautiful and the Aussies are in a hurry here. This is fuller and on middle, Finch shows the full face of the bat and lofts it down over the long on fence for a maximum.
End Of The Over 4 : 43/0
20 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 43.2
  • 63.3
  • 13.4
  • 43.5
  • 43.6
D. Warner
18 (10)
A. Finch
25 (14)
L. Kumara
1-0-20-0
3.6
4
Lahiru Kumara To David Warner
FOUR! WOW! That shot almost took the bowler with it to the fence! Length ball, on off. David Warner stays back and hits it back past the bowler to collect another boundary. 20 runs from the over and Australia are off to a flier!
3.5
4
Lahiru Kumara To David Warner
FOUR! STREAKY! Good-length ball, jagging back in from middle. David Warner looks to heave it across the line but it goes off the toe end and past the keeper for a boundary.
3.4
1
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
Slower ball, into the pitch, around leg. Aaron Finch tucks it to the leg side for a run.
3.3
6
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
SIX! TOP SHOT! Kumara bangs it into the deck, outside off. Aaron Finch stands tall, hops in the crease and cuts it over the deep point region for a maximum!
3.2
4
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
FOUR! Nicely done! Full ball, on off. Aaron Finch drills it through mid off for a boundary.
3.1
1
Lahiru Kumara To David Warner
Kumara starts with a full toss, on middle. David Warner tucks it to mid-wicket and takes a run.
Lahiru Kumara is into the attack.
Lahiru Kumara is into the attack.
End Of The Over 3 : 23/0
8 Runs
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 12.3
  • 22.4
  • 12.5
  • 02.6
A. Finch
14 (11)
D. Warner
9 (7)
D. Chameera
1-0-8-0
2.6
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Aaron Finch
A length ball, on off. Finch hits it without much timing to mid on.
2.5
1
Dushmantha Chameera To David Warner
Short in length, on off. Warner steers it to third man for a single.
2.4
2
Dushmantha Chameera To David Warner
In the air and safe! A full ball, outside off. Warner stays back and tries to play on the leg side. Ends up slicing it well over the cover fielder and the ball drops safely. Collects a couple of runs.
2.3
1
Dushmantha Chameera To Aaron Finch
A slower ball, on a length and on the pads, flicked to mid-wicket for a quick single. The fielder scores a direct hit at the bowler's end but Finch was well in.
2.2
0
Dushmantha Chameera To Aaron Finch
On a length, on middle. Blocked out.
Change of bat for Aaron Finch! He seems to have damaged the bottom of his bat.
2.1
4
Dushmantha Chameera To Aaron Finch
FOUR! Nicely driven! A full ball, on middle. Aaron Finch drives it nicely and beats the diving mid on fielder for a boundary.
Dushmantha Chameera comes to bowl.
End Of The Over 2 : 15/0
6 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
D. Warner
6 (5)
A. Finch
9 (7)
M. Theekshana
1-0-6-0
1.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
Slight hesitation in the middle but Warner is safe! On middle. Warner turns it with soft hands to mid-wicket and looks for a quick run. Finch yells 'NO' and stays against the single.
1.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Aaron Finch
Looks for two but settles with single! A short ball, on middle. Aaron Finch skips down and tucks it to deep mid-wicket and takes one.
1.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Aaron Finch
This one slides on the pads, Finch flicks it to square leg.
1.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
Quicker now, on middle. Warner nudges it on the leg side for a single.
1.2
4
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
FOUR! One bounce and over the ropes! A tossed up ball, full on middle. David Warner gets into the position quickly as he reverse sweeps it well over short third man for a boundary.
1.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner
A flatter ball, on middle. Warner blocks it out.
Who will bowl from the other end? Maheesh Theekshana it is.
End Of The Over 1 : 9/0
9 Runs
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 40.5
  • 00.6
A. Finch
8 (5)
D. Warner
1 (1)
C. Karunaratne
1-0-9-0
0.6
0
Chamika Karunaratne To Aaron Finch
Brilliant delivery! That one shapes back in! A length ball, around off, it lands and jags back in. Aaron Finch tries to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge and the ball rolls over the middle pole.
0.5
4
Chamika Karunaratne To Aaron Finch
FOUR! Width and punished! A length ball, way outside off. Aaron Finch has all the time to pick his spot and hits it well wide of sweeper cover and bags another boundary.
0.4
0
Chamika Karunaratne To Aaron Finch
Again gets hit on the pads! A full ball, angling on the pads. Aaron Finch looks to flick but gets rapped on the pads.
0.3
4
Chamika Karunaratne To Aaron Finch
FOUR! Finch is underway with a boundary! A length ball, outside off. Finch slaps it through point and the ball races away to the fence.
0.2
0
Chamika Karunaratne To Aaron Finch
An appeal for LBW but not given! Might be sliding down! A length ball, around middle, nipping further away! Aaron Finch misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.
0.1
1
Chamika Karunaratne To David Warner
A length ball, on the pads, flicked to square leg for a single. Australia and David Warner are off the mark straigtaway.
Match Info
  • Venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Adam Zampa
  • Umpire Aleem Dar (PAK), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Marais Erasmus (SA)
  • Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 154/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 150/6 in 19.3 overs
  • Sri Lanka 103/5 in 14.3 overs
  • Referral 1 (12.2 ovs): W Hasranga against AUS (Caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AUS: 2)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 78/2 in 9.4 overs
  • 2nd wicket partnership: 50 off 35 balls between K Perera (11) and C Asalanka (33)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 53/1
  • Sri Lanka 51/1 in 5.4 overs
  • D Warner 19th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 31 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • Australia 100/2 in 11.0 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 95/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 63/0
  • 1st wicket partnership: 50 off 26 balls between D Warner (18) and A Finch (35)
  • Australia 53/0 in 4.2 overs
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Player Runs Avg.
Babar Azam PAK 303 60.60
David Warner AUS 289 48.16
Mohammad Rizwan PAK 281 70.25
Jos Buttler ENG 269 89.66
Charith Asalanka SL 231 46.20
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Wanindu Hasaranga SL 16 5.20
Adam Zampa AUS 13 5.81
Trent Boult NZ 13 6.25
Shakib Al Hasan BAN 11 5.59
Josh Hazlewood AUS 11 7.29
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