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Australia vs Sri Lanka, Super 12 - Match 7 Commentary, Live Updates

AUS vs SL, 2022 - T20 Live Commentary

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Super 12 - Match 7, Perth Stadium, Perth , Oct 25, 2022
Australia Australia
158/3 (16.3/20)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
157/6 (20.0/20)
Australia beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Marcus Stoinis
    59(18)&0/17(2)
That is it then from this game and Group 1 is shaping up nicely with 4 teams getting a win under their belt. Action in the 2022 Men's T20 World Cup will continue on Wednesday, the 26th of October with a doubleheader. The first game of the day will be played between Ireland and England and will begin at 9.30 am IST (4 am GMT). This game will be followed by a clash between New Zealand and Afghanistan at 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT) as both games will be played at the MCG in Melbourne. You can join us for the early build-up for both of those games. Cheers!
Aaron Finch, the captain of Australia says that he is very happy with their performance but admits that his inning was poor. Mentions that their approach with the bat was fine as it was important for them to get through the new ball with the wicket offering assistance to the fast bowlers. Adds that it would have been nice if he could have kicked on earlier and made the chase easier. Claims that it is a tough wicket with extra bounce and the long boundaries make it difficult to score freely but says that it is nice to get the two points. He then credits Marcus Stoinis for a special inning and says that to come out with that kind of intent is the big thing. Ends by saying that is it a great event playing England anywhere in the world and they are looking forward to it.
Dasun Shanaka, the Sri Lankan skipper says that they started and finished well. Reckons that they were 15-20 runs short in their batting effort. Feels that the fast bowlers were not prepared well since they were coming off injuries. Adds that it was tough with the new ball and feels that Australia batted really well at the end.
Marcus Stoinis (59* off 18 deliveries) is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning effort. He says that he was asked to have a look at the fast bowlers because there was a bit of help for them in the pitch and then he could go after the spinners. Mentions that once he got in, he wanted to get to the target quickly. Claims that he was a bit nervous but he is glad that they could get over the line. Admits that he is mentally fresh and has had some time off with a side strain and he feels good to be a part of the side. Adds that the pitch is doing a bit and it is a good ground for cricket, overall a beautiful wicket. Ends by saying that they wrapped this game and now look forward to playing England at the MCG. Ends by saying that England are a good team and he looks forward to playing them.
The Presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the night, Sri Lanka were off to a decent start having sent in to bat first. With the innings going rather smoothly till the 10th over, a mini collapse meant Sri Lanka lost their way a bit. Some lusty strikes by Chamika Karunaratne and Charith Asalanka helped Sri Lanka reach a respectable total. Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Ashton Agar all kept things tight and picked up wickets as well, ensuring the break of momentum but a few of the bowlers did go the distance in the final few overs. In reply, Australia found themselves chasing the game a bit but with the batting prowess they possess in the middle order, a couple of batters were able to get those boundaries which really broke the back of the chase.
For Australia, David Warner and Mitchell Marsh both got out after getting a start. Glenn Maxwell then joined a struggling Aaron Finch in the middle and helped Australia swing the momentum in their favour but Maxwell too couldn't go on to get a big score. Finch kept on struggling all the way through but managed to stay at the crease. Post the arrival of Marcus Stoinis, he took matters in his own hands and finished the chase without breaking a sweat as he hit the Lankan spinners to all parts of the ground..
Sri Lanka began decently in their defense of 157. Wanindu Hasaranga was introduced in the attack to keep it tight but he ended up being the most expensive bowler in the park tonight. Sri Lanka tried everything and the likes of Lahiru Kumara and Maheesh Theekshana, apart from his last over bowled well but they were unable to stop the onslaught by Marcus Stoinis and were comfortably defeated in the end. They will now look to bounce back in the next game.
A massive performance with the bat from Australia and they bring up a huge win thanks to some unreal batting by Marcus Stoinis. The hosts have very much got that net run-rate on the way up from where it was and have given themselves a big chance now to make a comeback in the tournament.
End Of The Over 16.3 : 158/3
12 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 1 WD 16.2
  • 616.2
  • 2 WD 16.3
  • 216.3
A. Finch
31 (42)
M. Stoinis
59 (18)
L. Kumara
3.3-0-22-0
16.3
2
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
Aaron Finch brings up the winning runs for Australia! Lahiru Kumara serves this full and outside the off pole, Aaron Finch reaches for it and lofts the ball over the mid off fielder and takes a couple of runs. Australia reach the target with 21 balls to spare and win the contest by 7 wickets!
16.3
wd
Lahiru Kumara To Marcus Stoinis
WIDE! Lahiru Kumara gets his radar off as he fires this down leg side. The keeper does well diving to his left and the steal a run. The umpire calls this one wide.
16.2
6
Lahiru Kumara To Marcus Stoinis
SIX! Marcus Stoinis is playing a dream inning here! Lahiru Kumara bowls this on a length and outside the off pole, Marcus Stoinis stays on his backfoot and pulls this over deep mid-wicket for a biggie! Australia are now just one hit away from victory.
16.2
wd
Lahiru Kumara To Marcus Stoinis
WIDE! Bowls this short and just outside off, Marcus Stoinis gets across the line to pull this but the ball is too high and is called wide.
16.1
1
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
Lahiru Kumara begins with a full delivery in line with the stumps, Aaron Finch gets an inside edge towards fine leg and takes a single.
End Of The Over 16 : 146/3
20 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 615.2
  • 615.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 615.6
M. Stoinis
53 (17)
A. Finch
28 (40)
M. Theekshana
3-0-23-1
15.6
6
Maheesh Theekshana To Marcus Stoinis
SIX! FIFTY! What a fabulous knock this has been from Marcus Stoinis and he brings up the fastest fifty by an Australian in T20Is. This is a real gift from Maheesh Theekshana, a high full toss on middle and leg. Stoinis just uses his raw strenth and heaves it straight back over the bowler's head for a maximum. 20 off that over and the game is all but over now for Sri Lanka.
15.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Aaron Finch
Slightly flighted, on leg stump, Aaron Finch looks to go big but can only drag it towards long on for a run.
15.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Marcus Stoinis
At the stumps, Marcus Stoinis backs away and drives it down to long on for a single. The 50-run partnership is up between these two in next to no time.
15.3
6
Maheesh Theekshana To Marcus Stoinis
SIX! WOW! Marcus Stoinis is in a hurry here. This is back of a good length and outside off, Stoinis stays put and just lofts it over the cover fence for yet another maximum. Sri Lanka in big, big trouble now.
15.2
6
Maheesh Theekshana To Marcus Stoinis
SIX! 'Catch it,' is the call but Marcus Stoinis has cleared the fence with ease. Tossed up on middle, Stoinis clobbers it away hard and flat, over the jumping fielder at long on for a biggie.
15.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Marcus Stoinis
Quicker and flatter, angling it into the pads. Stoinis goes for the reverse paddle but finds the man at short third man.
End Of The Over 15 : 126/3
19 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 614.3
  • 414.4
  • 614.5
  • 114.6
M. Stoinis
34 (12)
A. Finch
27 (39)
W. Hasaranga
3-0-53-0
14.6
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Marcus Stoinis
A single to end but 19 runs come off that over, a good one for Australia. Flatter one, outside off, this is hit away towards sweeper cover for one.
14.5
6
Wanindu Hasaranga To Marcus Stoinis
SIX! KABOOM! The 50 comes up for Hasaranga and he's just bowled 17 deliveries. Tosses it up now, around leg stump, Marcus Stoinis clears the front leg and gets another it before smoking it over the wide long on fence.
14.4
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! This is poor bowling by Hasaranga and Australia might run away with this one. Dragged down again around middle, this time Marcus Stoinis pulls it right back past the bowler and picks up a boundary.
14.3
6
Wanindu Hasaranga To Marcus Stoinis
SIX! All the way! A real drag down by Hasaranga and it hasn't been his day at all. Short and turning into leg stump, Marcus Stoinis muscles it off the back foot and clears the mid-wicket fence with ease.
14.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Aaron Finch
Just a fraction short and on off stump, Finch makes room and chops it onto the off side for one.
14.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Marcus Stoinis
Hasaranga comes back into the attack and starts off with a wrong 'un. This is short and outside off, Stoinis punches it through cover for a single.
End Of The Over 14 : 107/3
10 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 413.4
  • 413.5
  • 113.6
M. Stoinis
16 (7)
A. Finch
26 (38)
D. Shanaka
1-0-10-0
13.6
1
Dasun Shanaka To Marcus Stoinis
Fullish delivery, around off, Stoinis drives it on the up and wide of mid off for a single. 51 needed now off 36 balls and we are set up for another blockbuster finish here.
13.5
4
Dasun Shanaka To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Marcus Stoinis is riding his luck here but he won't mind it. Back of a length, around off, Stoinis hangs on the back foot and just looks to punch it away but gets an outside edge. The ball races away into the third man fence.
13.4
4
Dasun Shanaka To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Easy pickings! Shorter and around the hips, Marcus Stoinis gets a glove on it as he looks to pull. The ball goes very fine and the fielder from short fine leg cannot cut off the boundary.
13.3
0
Dasun Shanaka To Marcus Stoinis
Short of a length and over middle, Marcus Stoinis stays back and blocks it onto the leg side.
13.2
1
Dasun Shanaka To Aaron Finch
Length again, pushed wide of the off stump, Finch steps out yet again as he looks to go big. The ball flies off the outside edge down towards third man. Maheesh Theekshana runs in and does well to dive in and make the block but takes a blow to the face. Just the single then.
13.1
0
Dasun Shanaka To Aaron Finch
Dasun Shanaka brings himself into the attack now and starts off with a length ball outside off. Aaron Finch charges down the track and has a go at it but fails to connect.
End Of The Over 13 : 97/3
9 Runs
  • 112.1
  • W 12.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 212.5
  • 412.6
M. Stoinis
7 (3)
A. Finch
25 (36)
C. Karunaratne
3-0-21-1
12.6
4
Chamika Karunaratne To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Cheeky but effective. Another slower short ball by Chamika Karunaratne, outside off. Marcus Stoinis waits for it and then just sticks out a bat to guide it fine into the third man fence.
12.5
2
Chamika Karunaratne To Marcus Stoinis
Good running! Good length again, around the hips, Marcus Stoinis tucks it away through square leg and races back for the second.
12.4
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Aaron Finch
Another slower one, dug in short and Aaron Finch pulls it behind square on the leg side for a run.
12.3
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Marcus Stoinis
Good length, outside off, this is slapped away in front of cover-point for a single.
Marcus Stoinis has made his way out to the middle.
12.2
W
Chamika Karunaratne To Glenn Maxwell OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Ashen Bandara with the redemption and the dangerman Glenn Maxwell has to walk back. Back of the hand slower delivery from Chamika Karunaratne and this is banged in halfway down the track. Maxwell has to force the slog and hits it hard and a bit flat towards deep mid-wicket. The ball seems to be just flying over the ropes but Bhandara times the jump to perfection and grabs. He also does well to keep his feet inside the ropes. The catch is checked but it is a fair one and Karunaratne is all pumped up.
12.1
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Aaron Finch
DROPPED! A valiant effort by the substitute fielder Ashen Bandara but he just can't hold onto it. This is banged in short by Chamika Karunaratne and Aaron Finch is late on the pull shot. The ball goes high over the mid-wicket region as Bhandara runs back. He puts in the dive and the ball pops in and out three times out of his palms before hitting the ground. Just a single then.
Chamika Karunaratne (2-0-12-0) is back on.
End Of The Over 12 : 88/2
2 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 1 LB 11.6
A. Finch
23 (34)
G. Maxwell
23 (11)
L. Kumara
3-0-10-0
11.6
lb
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
Leg bye! Back of a length angling into Finch. The ball hits the batter on the thigh as he tried to flick. The batters cross for a single. Another quiet over by Sri Lanka.
11.5
1
Lahiru Kumara To Glenn Maxwell
Full outside off, Maxwell drives it back to the bowler. Kumara doesn't collect it cleanly and concedes a single.
11.4
0
Lahiru Kumara To Glenn Maxwell
Back of a length on middle, Maxwell moves to the off side and looks to scoop this one. The ball sails over the stumps on the way to the keeper.
Glenn Maxwell has been struck around the throat area and given Kumara's pace, that is a really painful blow. Maxwell seems to be rattled by it completely and the physio is out. Thankfully, Maxwell is back on his feet and is good to continue.
11.3
0
Lahiru Kumara To Glenn Maxwell
OUCH! Bumper by Kumara, hits Maxwell near the collarbone as he tried to pull it from the off side. Maxwell is down in pain. Three dots to start by Lahiru Kumara.
11.2
0
Lahiru Kumara To Glenn Maxwell
Banged in short, Glenn Maxwell shuffles across looking to help it fine but misses to make any contact.
11.1
0
Lahiru Kumara To Glenn Maxwell
Short and at the body, Maxwell moves away but Kumara follows him as he ends up playing it awkwardly on the off side. Maxwell takes a painful blow on the fingers but shrugs it off.
Lahiru Kumara (2-0-9-0) comes back on to bowl.
End Of The Over 11 : 86/2
1 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 1 WD 10.2
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
A. Finch
23 (33)
G. Maxwell
22 (6)
M. Theekshana
2-0-3-1
10.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Aaron Finch
This is a fraction short and outside off, Aaron Finch cuts this straight to the fielder and backward point. This is a really good over from Maheesh Theekshana as just one run comes off it.
10.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Aaron Finch
Another dot ball as he bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Aaron Finch clips the ball towards short mid-wicket.
10.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Aaron Finch
Floats this one full and outside the off pole, Aaron Finch hits this to the left of the bowler who dives and parries the ball towards cover. So far just one from this over off a wide.
10.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Aaron Finch
Angles this into the pads on a fuller length, Aaron Finch flicks this towards short mid-wicket.
10.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Aaron Finch
Bowls this full and outside the off stump, Aaron Finch knocks this towards cover and looks for a single which is not there.
10.2
wd
Maheesh Theekshana To Aaron Finch
WIDE! Fires this one full and down leg side. Aaron Finch misses the flicks and this is called wide by the umpire.
10.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Aaron Finch
Maheesh Theekshana begins the over with a fullish delivery in line with the stumps, Aaron Finch taps this ball towards mid-wicket.
DRINKS! What a momentum shift it has been for Australia in the last few overs and they head into the halfway mark with their noses in front. Sri Lanka bossed the Powerplay as they kept the runs down and got rid of David Warner as well. Mitchell Marsh too fell soon but there has been intent from Australia. Since Glenn Maxwell has come on, he has taken a liking to the Lankan spinners. Sri Lanka know they need wickets to get back in front. A crucial phase of play awaits as 73 runs are needed off 60 deliveries. Also, Maheesh Theekshana (1-0-2-1) is back on.
End Of The Over 10 : 85/2
19 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 69.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 49.5
  • 69.6
G. Maxwell
22 (6)
A. Finch
23 (27)
W. Hasaranga
2-0-34-0
9.6
6
Wanindu Hasaranga To Glenn Maxwell
SIX! Flighted outside off, Maxwell smashes this one over the bowler's head for the second six of the over. That's the most expensive over of the innings with 19 runs coming off it. Hasaranga has now conceded 34 runs from his two overs.
9.5
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To Glenn Maxwell
FOUR! The reverse hit is out! Flighted on off, Maxwell pulls out the reverse sweep and gets it past the diving short third man fielder for another boundary.
9.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Aaron Finch
Flighted outside off, Finch slogs this one to the right of deep mid wicket for a single.
9.3
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Glenn Maxwell
Short on middle, Maxwell punches it to long on for a single.
9.2
6
Wanindu Hasaranga To Glenn Maxwell
SIX! MASSIVE HIT! Flighted outside off, Maxwell's eyes lit up. Frees his arms and slogs this over long off for a biggie. Maxwell has decided to take it upon himself.
9.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Aaron Finch
Short on middle, Aaron Finch goes back and punches it to deep point for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 66/2
13 Runs
  • 68.1
  • 18.2
  • W 8.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 48.6
G. Maxwell
5 (2)
A. Finch
21 (25)
de Silva
2.1-0-18-1
8.6
4
Dhananjaya de Silva To Glenn Maxwell
FOUR! This has been swatted away! Dhananjaya de Silva continues bowling short and outside the off pole, Glenn Maxwell rocks back in the crease and pulls the ball towards the cow corner boundary for four runs. 13 runs and a wicket from this over.
8.5
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Aaron Finch
Bowls this one outside off on a shortish length, Aaron Finch goes on the backfoot and slaps this to deep point for a run.
8.4
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Glenn Maxwell
This is slightly short and straight, Glenn Maxwell uses the depth of the crease and works this wide of long on for a single to get off the mark.
Glenn Maxwell walks in at number 4.
8.3
W
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mitchell Marsh OUT!
OUT! Australia were just getting a move on and Dhananjaya de Silva strikes at a crucial time to stem the scoring! He bowls a loopy delivery full and outside off, Mitchell Marsh charges down the wicket and swings hard at the ball but only manages to slice this towards long off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa stands under the ball and takes an easy catch getting Sri Lanka right back into the game.
8.2
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Aaron Finch
This is slightly short and on the pads, Aaron Finch clips this towards square leg and takes a run.
8.1
6
Dhananjaya de Silva To Aaron Finch
SIX! that sounded really good off the bat! Aaron Finch has joined the party and he will be relieved. Dhananjaya de Silva bowls a flighted delivery full and in line with the stumps, Aaron Finch gets his front foot out of the way and launches this towards the deep mid-wicket boundary for a massive hit.
End Of The Over 8 : 53/1
15 Runs
  • 17.1
  • 47.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 27.5
  • 67.6
M. Marsh
18 (16)
A. Finch
13 (22)
W. Hasaranga
1-0-15-0
7.6
6
Wanindu Hasaranga To Mitchell Marsh
SIX! CLEAN AND STRAIGHT! Flighted on middle, Mitchell Marsh puts his feet forward and drills it straight towards the sight screens. Wanindu Hasaranga starts off with a 15-run over.
7.5
2
Wanindu Hasaranga To Mitchell Marsh
Short outside off, Marsh pulls this one between deep mid wicket and square leg for a couple.
7.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Aaron Finch
Flighted on off, Aaron Finch slogs it towards long off and collects a run.
7.3
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Mitchell Marsh
Short on off, Mitchell Marsh cuts it to deep point for a run.
7.2
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To Mitchell Marsh
FOUR! SMASHED! Short on off, Mitchell Marsh rocks back and thumps this one wide of deep mid wicket for a boundary. The fielder in the deep was standing a few yards ahead of the boundary but it was always going to be out of his reach.
7.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Aaron Finch
Short on off, Aaron Finch moves away and punches it to deep point for a single.
Wanindu Hasaranga comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 7 : 38/1
5 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 26.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
A. Finch
11 (20)
M. Marsh
5 (12)
de Silva
1.1-0-5-0
6.6
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Aaron Finch
This is a touch short and angled into the stumps, Aaron Finch rocks back and nudges this towards square leg for one and he will keep strike.
6.5
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh is living on the edge here! Dhananjaya de Silva bowls a loopy delivery full and outside off, Mitchell Marsh goes hard at the ball and gets a leading edge in the air into the vacant backward square leg region for a run.
6.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mitchell Marsh
This is fired full and down leg, Mitchell Marsh shapes up for a reverse sweep but misses and is collected well down leg side by the keeper.
6.3
2
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mitchell Marsh
DROPPED! Dasun Shanaka is unable to hold onto this and a chance goes begging! This is floated full and into the stumps, Mitchell Marsh looks to swing across the line but mistimes it high towards deep mid-wicket. Dasun Shanaka runs towards the ball and gets both hands onto it but is unable to hold on. The batters complete two runs.
6.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mitchell Marsh
This is flighted full and outside off, Mitchell Marsh looks to reverse sweep this but does not connect and the ball hits his gloves and goes to the leg side.
6.1
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Aaron Finch
Dhananjaya de Silva begins with a shortish delivery fired into the pads, Aaron Finch taps this towards square leg and takes a quick single.
Dhananjaya de Silva who bowled the remaining delivery of Binura Fernando's over is brought back into the attack.
End Of The Over 6 : 33/1
5 Runs
  • 35.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
M. Marsh
2 (8)
A. Finch
9 (18)
C. Karunaratne
2-0-12-0
5.6
0
Chamika Karunaratne To Mitchell Marsh
Good length delivery angles into Marsh and hits him on the thigh. A quiet over by Chamika Karunaratne and at the end of the Powerplay, Australia are 33/1!
5.5
0
Chamika Karunaratne To Mitchell Marsh
Karunaratne with a good delivery, on a good length and nipping back in sharply off the deck from outside off. Mitchell Marsh looks to block but is beaten by the movement and gets pinged high on the pads. There is a big appeal for lbw from the bowler but the finger stays down. Chamika Karunaratne is completely convinced that this is out and in the end, Dasun Shanaka does take the review. No spike on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking shows the impact as umpire's call. The ball was also going over the stumps and Sri Lanka lose a review.
5.4
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Aaron Finch
Back of a length at the pads, Finch clips it off the backfoot to mid-wicket for a single.
5.3
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Mitchell Marsh
Full down the leg side, Marsh mistimes the flick but still gets a single as the ball rolls on the leg side.
5.2
0
Chamika Karunaratne To Mitchell Marsh
Full on off, Mitchell Marsh drives it hard down the ground but straight to mid on.
5.1
3
Chamika Karunaratne To Aaron Finch
Low full toss outside off, Aaron Finch punches it between extra cover and mid off. The batters come back for three. This should get Finch going.
End Of The Over 5 : 28/1
2 Runs
  • W 4.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 14.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
M. Marsh
1 (4)
A. Finch
5 (16)
M. Theekshana
1-0-2-1
4.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mitchell Marsh
Flatter again, turning into the batter, Mitchell Marsh just blocks it back onto the deck. A brilliant first over by Maheesh Theekshana, just 2 runs and a wicket off it.
4.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mitchell Marsh
On the pads, Marsh nudges it straight towards backward square leg.
4.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Aaron Finch
This is dragged down a bit and Aaron Finch looks to pull it away. The ball comes slower off the deck and Finch checks his shot as he works it leg side for a single.
4.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Mitchell Marsh
Flatter one, around middle, this is punched down to long on for a single.
4.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Mitchell Marsh
Quicker one, bowled from wider of the crease and this one almost swings back in from outside off. Mitchell Marsh watchfully keeps it out.
4.1
W
Maheesh Theekshana To David Warner OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Maheesh Theekshana strikes on his very first ball and the dangerman David Warner has to depart. This is nicely tossed up, a bit outside off and draws Warner forward. Warner looks to cream it through covers but ends up hitting it uppishly. Dasun Shanaka at short extra cover reacts quickly and takes an excellent catch low to his left. Sri Lanka have the early breakthrough. Mitchell Marsh walks in at number 3.
End Of The Over 4 : 26/0
7 Runs
  • 33.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 4 B 3.5
  • 03.6
A. Finch
4 (15)
D. Warner
11 (9)
L. Kumara
2-0-9-0
3.6
0
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
Another nip backer by Kumara that raps Finch raps high on the pads. The bowler and the fielders go up in unison but it was always going to sail over the stumps. Sri Lanka thought of a review but decided against it.
3.5
b
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
FOUR BYES! Good-length delivery nips back sharply into Finch. The ball goes over the stumps and past the keeper for a boundary. This is excellent from Lahiru Kumara but nothing is coming off it. Finch is really struggling here.
3.4
0
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
Back of a length angling into Finch. The pace of the delivery hurries the batter.
3.3
0
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
Full on off, Aaron Finch drives it with a straight bat to mid off. Finch calls for a single but decides against it.
3.2
0
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
Back of a length on middle, Finch gets cramped as he tried to tuck it fine.
3.1
3
Lahiru Kumara To David Warner
Short and outside off, David Warner muscles this one wide of deep square leg. With big boundaries at this ground, the batters run the third as well on the throw.
End Of The Over 3 : 19/0
7 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 1 WD 2.2
  • 12.2
  • 22.3
  • 12.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
D. Warner
8 (8)
A. Finch
4 (10)
C. Karunaratne
1-0-7-0
2.6
1
Chamika Karunaratne To David Warner
On a shortish length and around off, David Warner angles it away towards deep backward square leg for yet another single.
2.5
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Aaron Finch
On a length and at the pads, Aaron Finch tucks it away behind square on the leg side and rotates the strike.
2.4
1
Chamika Karunaratne To David Warner
Good length, around the top of off, Warner stays back and plays it late towards short third man for one.
2.3
2
Chamika Karunaratne To David Warner
Excellent running! Just short of a length, outside off. David Warner with a short-arm jab in front of the man at deep mid-wicket and he hurries back for the second run.
2.2
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Aaron Finch
Finch is lucky to get away here. This is served on a good length and close to the off stump. Aaron Finch looks to cut close to the body and due to the extra bounce, the inside edge is found. The ball goes towards short fine leg and they get a single.
2.2
wd
Chamika Karunaratne To Aaron Finch
WIDE! This is short and wide, well outside off, left alone for a wide.
2.1
0
Chamika Karunaratne To Aaron Finch
Half an appeal for lbw but it is always going down leg. Chamika Karunaratne comes into the attack now and starts off with a full delivery, nipping back into the pads. Finch hangs on the back foot and gets squared up as the ball crashes into his pads.
End Of The Over 2 : 12/0
6 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 5 WD 1.3
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
D. Warner
4 (5)
A. Finch
2 (7)
L. Kumara
1-0-6-0
1.6
0
Lahiru Kumara To David Warner
Good length on off, David Warner defends this one back to the bowler. Impressive first over by Lahiru Kumara.
1.5
1
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
Back of a length on off, Finch gets an inside edge that rolls towards fine leg for a single.
1.4
0
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
Top delivery! Back-of-a-length delivery nips back into the batter from around off. The delivery cuts Finch into half as it goes over the stumps.
1.3
0
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
Back of a length outside off, Finch pokes at the away going delivery and gets beaten.
1.3
wd
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
FIVE WIDES! Full down the legside angling away from Finch, the ball kept going away from the keeper as he dived to his left.
1.2
0
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
Banged in short by Kumara, Aaron Finch pulls it hard along the ground to mid-on.
1.1
0
Lahiru Kumara To Aaron Finch
Lahiru Kumara comes in from the opposite end and starts off with a full ball outside off, Aaron Finch drives it straight to point.
Sri Lanka have been having massive injury-related issues and yet another fast bowler has fallen casualty. Lahiru Kumara will need to shoulder the responsibility now and Sri Lanka will be hoping their part-time bowlers can fill the void left by Binura Fernando's injury.
End Of The Over 1 : 6/0
6 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 30.2
  • 1 LB 0.3
  • 10.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
D. Warner
4 (4)
A. Finch
1 (2)
de Silva
0.1-0-0-0
0.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To David Warner
Dhananjaya de Silva comes in to complete Fernando's over and bowls a quicker delivery at the stumps. David Warner looks to drive it through covers but gets an inside edge.
0.5
1
Binura Fernando To Aaron Finch
Nicely bowled and well played as well. This is a yorker, swinging into the toes. Finch manages to dig it out behind square on the leg side and gets off the mark with a single. Also, the bowler Binura Fernando pulls up and holds his left hamstring. Not good signs for Sri Lanka and Fernando is off straightaway. Another injury for a Lankan bowler and what a disappointment it is for Fernando.
0.4
1
Binura Fernando To David Warner
Fullish length, around off and shaping away. Warner punches it sweetly in front of cover-point but the fielder over there makes a good half-stop diving to his left. The batters race across for a single.
0.3
lb
Binura Fernando To Aaron Finch
Leg bye! Good length, swinging in from around leg stump. Aaron Finch misses the tuck and the ball hits the thigh pads. They get a leg bye as the ball rolls away towards square leg.
0.2
3
Binura Fernando To David Warner
Australia are underway! Fraction shorter and outside off, David Warner uses his wrists to play it away well in front of square on the leg side. The man from mid-wicket chases it down and Warner is off the mark with a three.
0.1
0
Binura Fernando To David Warner
A hint of away movement there. Binura Fernando pitches it up first up on off stump and the ball shapes away nicely. David Warner watchfully blocks it out on the off side.
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Match Info
  • Venue Perth Stadium, Perth
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Marcus Stoinis
  • Umpire Marais Erasmus (SA), Richard Illingworth (ENG-XI) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG-XI)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 157/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 150/6 in 19.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (19.1 ovs): AUS against C Karunaratne (Caught) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, SL: 2)
  • Sri Lanka 100/3 in 14.1 overs
  • P Nissanka dropped on 30 by P Cummins in 12.3 overs
  • Drinks :Sri Lanka 63/1 in 10.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 41 balls between P Nissanka (27) and D de Silva (15)
  • Sri Lanka 50/1 in 8.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 36/1
  • Australia 150/3 in 16.2
  • M Stoinis 2nd T20 Fifty: 50 runs in 17 balls (4x4) (5x6)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 20 balls between A Finch (3) and M Stoinis (47)
  • Australia 100/3 in 13.4
  • Drinks :Australia 85/2 in 10.0
  • Australia 50/1 in 8.0
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 33/1
  • Referral 1 (5.5 ovs): SL againsts M Marsh (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, SL: 1)
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Virat Kohli IND 296 98.66
Max O'Dowd NED 242 34.57
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