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Match Ended   
240/9 (50.0/50)
208 (42.2/50)
Sri Lanka beat India by 32 runs
Right then, it's a wrap from the penultimate ODI. Sri Lanka, the home side has comprehensively defeated India by 32 runs and has taken the lead by 1-0 in this 3-match ODI series, which means, they cannot lose the series now. A tremendous comeback by the Lankan Lions when the backs were against the wall. This is their first ODI win against India after a wait of three long years. For India, to save themselves from a series defeat, a win is a must in the last remaining game. They will be going back to the drawing board and analyzing where things went so wrong for them. This India's tour of Sri Lanka has offered nail-biting thrillers. The fans have been treated to sheer entertainment through and through. The final and 3rd ODI is scheduled to be played on August 7, Wednesday and the first ball will be bowled at 2.30 pm IST (9 am GMT). But please do join our pre-match build-up as well. Until then, cheers, and take care.
Charith Asalanka, the skipper of Sri Lanka is up for a chat. On being asked about whether 240 was enough, Asalanka says it was good enough. Says it's good to have Vandersay in the side again and feels it was an unbelievable spell from him. Smiles and says that he is happy to bowl a few overs for his side.
Rohit Sharma, the captain of India says that when you lose a game, everything hurts and you need to play consistent cricket in order to win and they failed to do that today. Adds that you need to adapt to what's in front and keep the left-right combination as it would be easy to rotate but Jeffrey Vandersay bowled well and the opposition was better than them. Mentions that he got 65 runs because of the way he batted and he isn't afraid of taking risks but there is always some disappointment when you get out. Adds that they knew the nature of the surface and how things were going to go, especially in the middle overs and hence, the intent in this first 10 overs has to be there.
Jeffrey Vandersay is adjudged as the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning spell of (10-0-33-6). He begins by saying that there was a lot of pressure coming into the side. Tells he was coming off a layoff and had to do something really special. Adds it is easy to take the credit but applaud the batters for playing the way they did and taking them to a good total. Also appreciates Wanindu Hasaranga by saying that he is the number one spinner. Says he had to keep motivating himself and tried to do the basics right. Further mentions that when he got his first wicket, it certainly built his confidence a lot. Ends up thanking God and walks with a broad smile.
The presentation ceremony...
Kamindu Mendis is down for a quick chat. He says that it was a good match and they did really well in all three departments. Adds that the skipper did his job and took excellent decisions. Mentions that he reckoned 210-215 would be a good score but they got 240 and his partnership with Dunith Wellalage was crucial. Adds that chances and half-chances in the field matter a lot which they were able to take and after the T20s, they had good plans which they executed as well.
Earlier in the game, Sri Lanka opted to bat first, despite the R. Premadasa Stadium's average first-innings score being a modest 225. They began cautiously after losing a wicket on the very first delivery. Avishka Fernando and Kusal Perera steadied the ship, building a solid 74-run partnership before both fell in quick succession, forcing Sri Lanka to rebuild once again. However, their middle order crumbled, repeating a familiar pattern after getting decent starts. The decision to include an extra batter down the order proved beneficial, as Wellalage and Kamindu Mendis weathered the storm admirably. Their valuable partnership of 71 for the 7th wicket and 32 for the 8th really saved them. India might be thinking that they conceded too many runs in the last 10 overs - 79 to be precise and couldn't get the tailenders cleaned up quickly.
Sri Lanka, missing their ace spinner Hasaranga, knew early breakthroughs were crucial. Despite the pitch offering grip and turn, they struggled to make inroads initially. Enter Jeffrey Vandersay, filling into Hasaranga's big shoes, who rose to the occasion spectacularly. The leggie turned the match on its head with a gutsy six-wicket haul, single-handedly dismantling and running through India's top and middle order. With momentum slightly slipping again, in comes Charith Asalanka and removes both the well-settled batters in his second spell and it was followed up by Vandersey cleaning up the tail effectively. Sri Lanka played to their skins and were shouldered by some exceptional fielding performances.
With their backs against the wall, India found a hero in Axar Patel, who was thrust into the pivotal number 5 position. The left-hander, partnering with the dependable Washington Sundar, arrested the fall of wickets and navigated the mid-phase adding 38 crucial runs together. The duo struck a fine balance between defense and attack, nudging the score along and keeping the fielding side on their toes. Just as it seemed they had weathered the storm, disaster struck again. Both Axar and Washington fell in quick succession, their dismissals separated by a mere 5 runs. This sudden turn of events breathed new life into the Sri Lankan camp, opening the door for another twist. With 50 odd runs still needed, runs came at a premium against the resurgent Sri Lankan attack. The Sri Lankan bowlers, sensing victory, tightened the screws, making every run a hard-fought affair for the Indian tail-enders.
On a tricky, slow surface, India recognized the importance of a solid platform and delivered just that. Gill and Rohit negotiated the powerplay with a mix of caution and calculated aggression, employing textbook percentage cricket. The skipper Rohit led the charge aggressively, while Gill played the perfect foil, rotating the strike and punishing the loose deliveries. The opening stand of 97 really put India way ahead in the game initially. However, cricket's unpredictable nature soon reared its head as the Men in Blue suffered a dramatic collapse, as the top and the middle order blew away in a flash. India found themselves slipping dramatically from a comfortable 97/1 to a precarious 147/6 in a matter of overs.
SRI LANKA HAVE DONE IT! THEY HAVE HUMBLED THE MEN IN BLUE WITH A TRUE FIGHTING SPIRIT! THEY TAKE THE LEAD BY 1-0. The 'Khettarama' erupts in pride and joy and completely contrasting emotions in the opposite camp. And as they say, it's not over until it's over, Sri Lankan bowlers especially the duo of Jeffrey Vandersay and Charith Asalanka completely decimated the Indian batting line up. The resilience shown by the home side in all three departments was truly commendable. Those handy contributions from Dunith Wellalage and Kamindu Mendis with the bat when the chips were down, helped Sri Lanka to post 240 and then a spirited fightback with the ball. What a game of cricket we have had at our disposal.
End Of The Over 42.2 : 208/10
1 Runs
  • 142.1
  • W 42.2
K. Yadav
7 (27)
A. Singh
3 (4)
C. Asalanka
6.2-2-20-3
42.2
W
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! That's it, Sri Lanka have won and they can't lose the series anymore. A bit of a pre-mature end and India will be gutted to lose the final wicket to a run out. Charith Asalanka bowls it quick and flat around off stump, cutting back in. Kuldeep Yadav stays on the back foot looking to cut but it is close to the body. The ball gets chopped back past the stumps and the keeper. Arshdeep Singh calls for the single but Kamindu Mendis at first slip is quick to get to the ball. He fires in a throw at the keeper's end and Kusal Mendis dislodges the bails. Sri Lanka WIN BY 32 RUNS!
42.1
1
Charith Asalanka To Arshdeep Singh
Flatter one, on a length outside off and staying low, Arshdeep Singh flicks it away through the mid-wicket region and picks up a single.
End Of The Over 42 : 207/9
4 Runs
  • 041.1
  • 141.2
  • 141.3
  • 1 WD 41.4
  • 041.4
  • 041.5
  • 1 WD 41.6
  • 041.6
K. Yadav
7 (26)
A. Singh
2 (3)
J. Vandersay
10-0-33-6
41.6
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kuldeep Yadav
Nicely played by Kuldeep and Jeffrey Vandersay gets a round of applause from the dug-out as he finishes with 6 for 33 in his 10 overs. Tossed up around off, Kuldeep Yadav leans on to defend.
41.6
wd
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kuldeep Yadav
WIDE! Comes from over the wicket and gets the leggie to turn down leg, wide called again.
41.5
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kuldeep Yadav
On the stumps again, Kuldeep Yadav drags the reverse sweep straight to short third.
41.4
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kuldeep Yadav
Tossed up a bit fuller and on the stumps, Kuldeep Yadav defends off the front foot.
41.4
wd
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kuldeep Yadav
WIDE! Well taken by the keeper! Shorter and turning well down leg, left alone for a wide.
41.3
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Arshdeep Singh
Too full on the leg stump line, Arshdeep Singh drills it down to long on for a single.
41.2
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kuldeep Yadav
Tossed up, too full and outside off, Kuldeep Yadav flicks it with the turn towards long on for a single.
41.1
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kuldeep Yadav
Bowls it shorter and outside the off stump line, and it straightens after pitching, Kuldeep looks to defend it off the backfoot but gets beaten.
End Of The Over 41 : 203/9
3 Runs
  • 140.1
  • W 40.2
  • 040.3
  • 140.4
  • 040.5
  • 140.6
K. Yadav
6 (21)
A. Singh
1 (2)
C. Asalanka
6-2-19-3
40.6
1
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav
Slower again, on the pads, Kuldeep Yadav gets behind the line of the ball and steers it to deep square leg for a single.
40.5
0
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav
Beaten! Slow and outside off on a length, Kuldeep Yadav goes for a back foot cut and misses.
40.4
1
Charith Asalanka To Arshdeep Singh
Drifting in on the pads, Arshdeep nudges it in the vacant mid-wicket region for a single.
40.3
0
Charith Asalanka To Arshdeep Singh
Flighted delivery outside off, Arshdeep pushes at it with no footwork and gets beaten on the outside edge.
Arshdeep Singh is the last man in for India.
40.2
W
Charith Asalanka To Mohammed Siraj OUT!
OUT! LBW! TRAPPED IN FRONT AND SRI LANKA ARE ALL PUMPED UP AGAIN! Mohammed Siraj is down on his knees, disappointed but eventually goes for a review. Charith Asalanka darts in a fuller-length delivery, and flattens the trajectory. The ball considerably stays low and turns back sharply into the batter from outside off. Mohammed Siraj expecting the ball to bounce goes on the back foot to punch it to the leg side but gets deceived by the lack of bounce and plays it all over the line of the ball, and wears it low on his front pad. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking confirms three reds. Sri Lanka just a solitary wicket from a tremendous win.
40.1
1
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav
Slower and outside off, on a shoritsh length, Kuldeep Yadav cuts it past point for a single.
Powerplay 3! Time for the final 10 overs and Sri Lanka are now allowed an extra fielder outside the inner ring.
End Of The Over 40 : 200/8
1 Runs
  • 039.1
  • 039.2
  • 139.3
  • 039.4
  • 039.5
  • 039.6
M. Siraj
4 (17)
K. Yadav
4 (18)
J. Vandersay
9-0-29-6
39.6
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mohammed Siraj
Siraj manages to keep Jeffrey Vandersay at bay for the moment. Bowled flatter and around off stump, Siraj blocks it off.
39.5
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mohammed Siraj
That one turned square! On a dragged length and outside off, turning miles away from the right-hander and Mohammed Siraj again plays inside the line.
39.4
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mohammed Siraj
Beaten! Nagging length, slower through the air and outside off, the ball angles in and then turns away. Siraj opts to go on the back foot and plays well inside the line of that one.
39.3
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kuldeep Yadav
On a length and around middle and leg, Kuldeep Yadav brings out the reverse sweep and angles it behind square leg for a single. The 200 is now up for India.
39.2
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kuldeep Yadav
Floated up outside off stump, Kuldeep Yadav gets his front pad well outside the line of off stump and blocks it off.
39.1
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kuldeep Yadav
A huge appeal and given! Kuldeep Yadav has reviewed it right away and the TV Umpire is called in for the umpteenth time in this chase. Jeffrey Vandersay dishes out the regular leg break and tosses it up on off and middle stump. The ball dips and turns back in sharply, Kuldeep Yadav tries to offer a front-foot defence but is beaten past the inside edge and gets pinged on the pads. Nothing on UltraEdge but Ball Tracking whos that the ball is turning a bit too much and is going well past the leg stump. NOT OUT and a terrific review from Kuldeep.
Change. Change of ends for Jeffrey Vandersay. He replaces Charith Asalanka.
End Of The Over 39 : 199/8
6 Runs
  • 038.1
  • 038.2
  • 038.3
  • 4 LB 38.4
  • 238.5
  • 038.6
M. Siraj
4 (14)
K. Yadav
3 (15)
D. Wellalage
6-0-41-0
38.6
0
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammed Siraj
Fires in a yorker on middle, Mohammed Siraj jams it back to the bowler.
38.5
2
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammed Siraj
Fuller one on the stumps, Siraj gets an inside edge while looking to drive and the ball goes down to fine leg. The batters get back for the second un with ease.
38.4
lb
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammed Siraj
FOUR LEG BYES! Fuller in length and drifted down leg, Siraj tickles it away fine and the ball rolls away into the fine leg fence. Signaled leg byes but Siraj feels he got some bat on it.
38.3
0
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammed Siraj
BEAUTY! Just held back on a length around middle, Mohammed Siraj looks to lean on and block but is squared up as the ball rips past the outside edge.
38.2
0
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammed Siraj
Darting it onto the off stump, Siraj gets right behind the line of the ball to make another block.
38.1
0
Dunith Wellalage To Mohammed Siraj
Flatter one on middle, Mohammed Siraj goes on the back foot and tucks it leg side.
End Of The Over 38 : 193/8
0 Runs
  • 037.1
  • 037.2
  • 037.3
  • 037.4
  • 037.5
  • 037.6
K. Yadav
3 (15)
M. Siraj
2 (8)
C. Asalanka
5-2-16-2
37.6
0
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav
A beauty of a delivery to complete another maiden over. This is floated up on a nagging length, dips on the stumps and then turns away from the left-hander. Kuldeep Yadav is beaten all ends up.
37.5
0
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav
Bustling in and bowling it nice and full around off, this one angles in and Kuldeep Yadav gets a thin inside edge back onto the pads.
37.4
0
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav
Tossed up full and on off stump, Kuldeep Yadav solidly blocks it off the front foot.
37.3
0
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav
Another appeal for LBW but it is turned down. That one had to be spinning quite a fair bit to be given out and Charith Asalanka has taken the review. Floated up by the bowler and on middle and leg, it is angled in but seems to be turning a bit after pitching. Kuldeep Yadav goes down to sweep and misses, getting hit on the pads. Nothing on UltraEdge and Ball Tracking shows the wickets as umpire's call. NOT OUT!
37.2
0
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav
Flighted again and angled into the legs, Kuldeep Yadav plays it with soft hands on the on side.
37.1
0
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav
Flighted up on the off stump line, Kuldeep Yadav gets a big stride in and keeps it out.
End Of The Over 37 : 193/8
2 Runs
  • 036.1
  • 036.2
  • 036.3
  • 036.4
  • 136.5
  • 136.6
K. Yadav
3 (9)
M. Siraj
2 (8)
J. Vandersay
8-0-28-6
36.6
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Kuldeep Yadav
Slower and shorter on the pads, Kuldeep Yadav presses back and works it 'round the corner for another single.
36.5
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mohammed Siraj
Bowled from the front of the hand and sliding onto the pads, Siraj nudges it past square leg for a single.
36.4
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mohammed Siraj
Quicker through the air, bowled on a length and turning away sharply, Siraj has a poke at the late dab but pulls out of the shot and rightly so.
36.3
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mohammed Siraj
On a dragged length around off, the regular leggie, Siraj covers the line well and blocks it off.
36.2
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mohammed Siraj
Floated up quite full and around off, Siraj gets on the front foot and toe ends it to the left of the bowler.
36.1
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Mohammed Siraj
Just a tad shorter and bowled flatter at the batter, Mohammed Siraj goes back and across to defend.
Asalanka summons the man with the golden arm now. Jeffrey Vandersay (7-0-26-6) is back into the attack. He replaces Kamindu Mendis. Sri Lanka need 2 wickets to win while India is still 50 runs away.
End Of The Over 36 : 191/8
1 Runs
  • 035.1
  • 035.2
  • W 35.3
  • 035.4
  • 035.5
  • 135.6
M. Siraj
1 (3)
K. Yadav
2 (8)
C. Asalanka
4-1-16-2
35.6
1
Charith Asalanka To Mohammed Siraj
Another telling over for Charith Asalanka, just a run and another big wicket off it. Shorter one turning down leg, Mohammed Siraj works it off his hips down to fine leg for a single. 50 needed now off 84 balls, just 2 wickets in hand though.
35.5
0
Charith Asalanka To Mohammed Siraj
Dropped a touch short and around off, Mohammed Siraj jumps back and manages to fend it away.
35.4
0
Charith Asalanka To Mohammed Siraj
From over the wicket now, tossed up around off, turning back in, Mohammed Siraj strides to defend.
Mohammed Siraj is in at number 10.
35.3
W
Charith Asalanka To Washington Sundar OUT!
OUT! LBW! Not sure what the initial appeal from the Lankans was for but Washington Sundar is out LBW and Sri Lanka rejoice. Charith Asalanka angles the ball in on a slightly fuller length and drops it on off stump, Sundar looks to push it off the front foot but is beaten past the inside edge and the ball just flicks the back leg before going into the mitts of the keeper. There is an appeal and eventually, the finger does go up. Sundar refers it and there's no spike on UltraEdge but Ball Tracking comes up with three reds. The Lankan skipper is at it again!
Has he nicked it? Another appeal for LBW and the decision is sent upstairs by Washington Sundar as the umpire raises his finger. Looks pretty straight. Flat line on UltraEdge. Ball Tracker follows, and shows that the impact is in line and it is hitting the leg stump. Washington Sundar will have to depart now. Charith Asalanka has dismissed both the well-settled batters in a quick succession now and Sri Lanka is right in the driver's seat at the moment.
35.2
0
Charith Asalanka To Washington Sundar
More than half an appeal for LBW but it is turned down and Charith Asalanka has a hard think about the review but decides against it. Floated up a smidge fuller and on middle, turning away, Washington Sundar goes down to sweep but misses and gets hit on the back leg. That looked close though!
35.1
0
Charith Asalanka To Washington Sundar
Flatter delivery, on a good length and around off, Sundar goes on the back foot and plays it towards cover-point.
End Of The Over 35 : 190/7
5 Runs
  • 1 LB 34.1
  • 134.2
  • 134.3
  • 034.4
  • 134.5
  • 134.6
W. Sundar
15 (37)
K. Yadav
2 (8)
K. Mendis
3-0-19-0
34.6
1
Kamindu Mendis To Washington Sundar
Uppish but in the gap! Another one that's tossed up around off, Sundar looks to go inside-out and ends up driving it wide of coves for another single. India now need 51 more to win off 90 deliveries with 3 wickets in hand.
34.5
1
Kamindu Mendis To Kuldeep Yadav
Fuller in length and wide of the off stump, Kuldeep makes room and squeezes the ball past cover for a single.
34.4
0
Kamindu Mendis To Kuldeep Yadav
Sliding down leg! Bowled flatter and a bit full, angled into the pads, Kuldeep Yadav fails to flick it away and gets hit on the pads.
34.3
1
Kamindu Mendis To Washington Sundar
Nicely tossed up around off stump, Sundar drives it along the turf and down to long off for one more.
34.2
1
Kamindu Mendis To Kuldeep Yadav
Fuller one on leg stump, Kuldeep Yadav tucks it neatly past square leg and picks up an easy single.
34.1
lb
Kamindu Mendis To Washington Sundar
Ooh...that wasn't far away from the stumps! Quicker through the air, on a length around off and skidding back on. Sundar gets pegged back and plays all over with but the ball just clips the pads and goes past the keeper. The batters get a leg bye.
Kamindu Mendis (2-0-15-0) is back, replacing Akila Dananjaya. India need 56 off 96 now. But the question is, where is Jeffrey Vandersay? He has been off the attack for a fair bit of while now and has still got 3 overs left in his quota.
End Of The Over 34 : 185/7
0 Runs
  • W 33.1
  • 033.2
  • 033.3
  • 033.4
  • 033.5
  • 033.6
K. Yadav
0 (5)
W. Sundar
13 (34)
C. Asalanka
3-1-15-1
33.6
0
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav
A wicket maiden from Charith Asalanka and Sri Lanka are back in the driver's seat. This is bowled full and straight, Kuldeep Yadav though solidly blocks it off.
33.5
0
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav
Flatter one on the stumps, Kuldeep Yadav punches it back to the bowler.
33.4
0
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav
Edged...doesn't carry! The slower one, floated up on a length and drifted into the stumps, the ball turns and Kuldeep Yadav ends up pushing it off the outside edge past the first slip.
33.3
0
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav
BEATEN! Tossed up a bit quicker and around off stump, Kuldeep Yadav looks to cover the line and the ball just holds its line beating the outside edge.
33.2
0
Charith Asalanka To Kuldeep Yadav
Turn again! Beautifully drifted onto off stump, this one dips and then rips away past the outside edge of Kuldeep Yadav's bat.
Kuldeep Yadav is in at number 9.
33.1
W
Charith Asalanka To Axar Patel OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Another excellent catch from the Lankans and the skipper has picked up a huge wicket here. Charith Asalanka keeps coming from around the stumps and angles it in on a length and into middle and leg. Axar Patel goes onto the back foot to flick but the ball holds in the wicket and Axar ends up chipping it back towards the non-striker. Washington Sundar tries to get out of the way and just like that Asalanka is diving across low to his left and manages to take it with both hands. Axar departs after a fine knock.
Did it carry? Axar is in disbelief and waits for the umpire's signal. The replay comes up and confirms that Charith Asalanka has plucked cleanly it right above the pitch. Another shift in momentum with this wicket. How good is this from Sri Lanka! Fighting fire with fire at the moment.
End Of The Over 33 : 185/6
4 Runs
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 032.3
  • 032.4
  • 032.5
  • 4 B 32.6
W. Sundar
13 (34)
A. Patel
44 (43)
A. Dananjaya
10-1-54-0
32.6
b
Akila Dananjaya To Washington Sundar
FOUR BYES! Unlucky for the bowler but India will gladly take four extra runs. A leg spinner from outside off stump, cutting back in sharply and beating the bat. Kusal Mendis is also beaten behind the stumps and the ball rolls away to the fine leg fence.
32.5
0
Akila Dananjaya To Washington Sundar
Another dot! Flatter one around off, punched from the crease and straight towards cover for no run.
32.4
0
Akila Dananjaya To Washington Sundar
Tossed up full and outside off stump, Sundar strokes it towards cover. The dots are now piling up.
32.3
0
Akila Dananjaya To Washington Sundar
Goes wide on the crease and drifts it a long way back in from outside off, Sundar covers the line well and blocks it off again.
32.2
0
Akila Dananjaya To Washington Sundar
Goes even fuller and fires it in at the toes, Sundar manages to keep it out.
32.1
0
Akila Dananjaya To Washington Sundar
Nicely tossed up, full on off, blocked out by Sundar.
End Of The Over 32 : 181/6
1 Runs
  • 131.1
  • 031.2
  • 031.3
  • 031.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
A. Patel
44 (43)
W. Sundar
13 (28)
C. Asalanka
2-0-15-0
31.6
0
Charith Asalanka To Axar Patel
On the shorter side around off, punched off the back foot to covers. Just one single off that over.
31.5
0
Charith Asalanka To Axar Patel
A bit more round arm and sliding on with the arm as well onto the pads, Axar plays around it and gets an inside edge onto the pads.
31.4
0
Charith Asalanka To Axar Patel
Tossed up around off, turning away, Axar reads it and plays it out on the off side.
31.3
0
Charith Asalanka To Axar Patel
Ooh...genuine turn this time! Just floated up a bit fuller around off, Axar Patel looks to hang back and punch but the ball turns away viciously and beats the outside edge.
31.2
0
Charith Asalanka To Axar Patel
That in-between length again around off and this one skids on with the arm, Axar Patel picks it up late but manages to play it out on the leg side.
31.1
1
Charith Asalanka To Washington Sundar
Nagging length, just floats it up around off, Sundar goes on the back foot and pushes it away through covers for one.
Drinks! Time for another hydration break. This has been a brave fightback from the last recognized batting pair of India. With Axar Patel taking on the role of punishing the poor deliveries, Washington Sundar has played a perfect second fiddle here. These two have gathered 33 runs together and have prevented any further collapse. Jeffrey Vandersay has been the lone successful bowler for Sri Lanka taking all 6 wickets to his name. With 61 needed off the last 19 overs, Sri Lanka have well and truly put on a strong fight but they are indeed in a desperate search for breakthroughs. A wicket or two will definitely put them more ahead. But as of now, this game is hanging right in balance. Charith Asalanka (1-0-14-0) to continue after the break.
End Of The Over 31 : 180/6
12 Runs
  • 430.1
  • 030.2
  • 630.3
  • 130.4
  • 130.5
  • 030.6
A. Patel
44 (38)
W. Sundar
12 (27)
A. Dananjaya
9-0-54-0
30.6
0
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
Bowled flatter and angled in from around middle, Axar Patel goes onto the back foot and keeps it out.
30.5
1
Akila Dananjaya To Washington Sundar
Flighted delivery, full and angled onto the stumps, Washington Sundar leans ahead to push it down to long off for a run more.
30.4
1
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
Dragged down outside off stump, Axar Patel backs away and slaps the ball away in front of the man at sweeeper cover for a single.
30.3
6
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
SIX! Axar Patel has taken the bull by its horns and moves into the 40s. Flighted up at 86 KPH and right in the slot on off and middle, Axar with an extension of the arms and he hits it cleanly over long on for a biggie. 10 off this over already.
30.2
0
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
Nicely tossed up, full and around off stump, Axar Patel presses forward to defend.
30.1
4
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
FOUR! That's run away to the fence! Slides it onto the pads, Axar Patel goes on the back foot and tickles it away past the keeper and into the fine leg fence for four runs.
End Of The Over 30 : 168/6
5 Runs
  • 229.1
  • 029.2
  • 129.3
  • 229.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
W. Sundar
11 (26)
A. Patel
33 (33)
K. Mendis
2-0-15-0
29.6
0
Kamindu Mendis To Washington Sundar
This one turns away from the off stump line, Washington Sundar adjusts his shot and taps it near the strip off the back foot. End of the 30th over, India need 73 runs to win with 120 balls remaining. The partnership now moves into the 20s.
29.5
0
Kamindu Mendis To Washington Sundar
Arm-ball, full on off, Washington Sundar leans ahead and defends.
29.4
2
Kamindu Mendis To Washington Sundar
The call is for from Sundar and they will get it! Full on middle, Washington Sundar knocks it with soft hands and along the ground towards deep mid-wicket. Axar Patel responds well to his partner and they scamper back for the double.
29.3
1
Kamindu Mendis To Axar Patel
Too full, on middle, Axar Patel flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
29.2
0
Kamindu Mendis To Axar Patel
Short and turning away outside off, Axar defends it to the off side from the back foot.
29.1
2
Kamindu Mendis To Axar Patel
Excellent running between the wickets! Slow through the air, full and on middle, Axar Patel eases it towards deep square leg and crosses over for the double.
End Of The Over 29 : 163/6
4 Runs
  • 228.1
  • 028.2
  • 028.3
  • 128.4
  • 028.5
  • 128.6
A. Patel
30 (30)
W. Sundar
9 (23)
A. Fernando
7-0-31-0
28.6
1
Asitha Fernando To Axar Patel
Full, on the pads, Axar Patel works it into the gap towards deep square leg for a single to retain the strike.
28.5
0
Asitha Fernando To Axar Patel
An appeal for LBW, Asitha Fernando is literally pleading in front of the umpire but he is unfazed. They do go upstairs to review it. Asitha Fernando pitches it on the middle and off channel, and slightly nips back in after pitching. Axar Patel is rooted in the crease and tries to guide it away but plays over the line of the ball and it passes closer to the bat before rapping on his back pad. UltraEdge shows there's a spike as the ball goes through the inside edge. Not Out and the on-field decision stays. Sri Lanka burn a review here.
28.4
1
Asitha Fernando To Washington Sundar
That in-between length on the leg stump line, Washington Sundar gets on the back foot and tucks it along the ground for a single towards deep mid-wicket.
28.3
0
Asitha Fernando To Washington Sundar
Asitha Fernando spears in on the middle stump line, keeps the length full, Washington Sundar pushes it solidly from the front foot to the left of the bowler.
28.2
0
Asitha Fernando To Washington Sundar
Hard length again, on leg, Washington Sundar gets a thickish outside edge on the defence and the ball rolls towards point.
28.1
2
Asitha Fernando To Washington Sundar
Pitches it outside leg on a hard length. Washington Sundar knocks it off the back foot towards deep mid-wicket and scampers back for the second. Good running.
End Of The Over 28 : 159/6
2 Runs
  • 027.1
  • 127.2
  • 027.3
  • 027.4
  • 027.5
  • 127.6
W. Sundar
6 (19)
A. Patel
29 (28)
A. Dananjaya
8-0-42-0
27.6
1
Akila Dananjaya To Washington Sundar
Pushes it quick and full, on the middle, Washington Sundar turns it away towards square leg for a single.
27.5
0
Akila Dananjaya To Washington Sundar
Nice and full, on middle and leg, Washington Sundar strides and defends it.
27.4
0
Akila Dananjaya To Washington Sundar
Beaten again! Slower through the air with a good amount of revolutions. Pitches it on off and turns away off the deck. Sundar gets beaten all ends up again.
27.3
0
Akila Dananjaya To Washington Sundar
Beaten! This one turns away from the middle on a fuller length and keeps low as well. Washington Sundar plays inside the line for a front foot defence and the ball whispers past his outside edge.
27.2
1
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
Drop and run! Tossed up full on middle, Axar Patel steers it to square leg for a quick run.
27.1
0
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
Akila comes from around the wickets, drops it full and on off, Axar Patel lunges out and drives it to cover.
End Of The Over 27 : 157/6
2 Runs
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 126.5
  • 126.6
A. Patel
28 (26)
W. Sundar
5 (15)
A. Fernando
6-0-27-0
26.6
1
Asitha Fernando To Axar Patel
Hits the hard length, and angles it on the off stump line, Axar Patel knocks it around the corner towards short third and fetches a quick single to end the 27th over. 84 needed in 23 overs now.
26.5
1
Asitha Fernando To Washington Sundar
Around the wicket now. Full and on off at 137 kph, Washington Sundar plants his front foot ahead and drives through the covers for a single.
26.4
0
Asitha Fernando To Washington Sundar
Make it four dots in a row! Angles it on off, and keeps the length fuller again, Washington Sundar takes a good stride forward and hits it towards mid off.
26.3
0
Asitha Fernando To Washington Sundar
Third consecutive dot! Pulls his length, and pitches it outside leg, Washington Sundar hops on the back foot and taps it in front of square leg.
26.2
0
Asitha Fernando To Washington Sundar
Angling on the middle, on a fuller length, Washington Sundar pushes it off the front foot towards mid on.
26.1
0
Asitha Fernando To Washington Sundar
Asitha Fernando continues, spears in with pace on, and pitches it on leg, Washington Sundar responds with a good front foot defence.
End Of The Over 26 : 155/6
3 Runs
  • 125.1
  • 025.2
  • 125.3
  • 025.4
  • 125.5
  • 025.6
A. Patel
27 (25)
W. Sundar
4 (10)
A. Dananjaya
7-0-40-0
25.6
0
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
Turns it the other way now. Full and tossed up outside off, Axar Patel stabs it to point. Just 3 runs from it. India need 86 more runs to win from 24 remaining overs.
25.5
1
Akila Dananjaya To Washington Sundar
This one turns back in. Full and into the batter from off, Washington Sundar pats it off the back foot to mid-wicket for a single.
25.4
0
Akila Dananjaya To Washington Sundar
Pushed through with more revolutions on off, Washington Sundar defends it to cover.
25.3
1
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
Fuller and on the off stump line, Axar Patel drives it inside out to long off for a single.
25.2
0
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
Tossed up, full and turning away from the southpaw. Axar Patel is drawn forward and gets beaten on his front foot defence as the ball turns away dramatically.
25.1
1
Akila Dananjaya To Washington Sundar
Flighted-delivery on off, full in length, Washington Sundar gets on the front foot and drives it straight to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 25 : 152/6
2 Runs
  • 024.1
  • 124.2
  • 024.3
  • 124.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
A. Patel
26 (22)
W. Sundar
2 (7)
A. Fernando
5-0-25-0
24.6
0
Asitha Fernando To Axar Patel
Hits the deck hard does Asitha, on the off channel, Axar Patel opens the bat's face and guides it to point where Sadeera Samarawickrama again makes a good stop. A fantastic over from Fernando. Just 2 runs from it. India need 89 runs from 150 remaining balls.
24.5
0
Asitha Fernando To Axar Patel
Slants it across off, on a length, Axar Patel gets behind the line of the ball and cuts it. Sadeera Samarawickrama at point intercepts the ball with a valiant dive. Sri Lanka are all pumped up in the field now.
24.4
1
Asitha Fernando To Washington Sundar
Asitha Fernando pitches it outside off on a good length, Washington Sundar hits it off the middle of the bat and gets it through cover-point for a single.
24.3
0
Asitha Fernando To Washington Sundar
Hard length, on off, Washington Sundar gets on the front foot and pushes it firmly back to Fernando.
24.2
1
Asitha Fernando To Axar Patel
Short of a length on leg,  Axar pushes it wide of mid-wicket for a single. Axar Patel wants the second but Washington Sundar sends him back on a sharp call.
24.1
0
Asitha Fernando To Axar Patel
Almost dragged on! On the top of off, Axar Patel plays it pretty late as it jags back in after pitching. Axar Patel plays it over the line and inside edges. The ball passes just over the leg stump.
End Of The Over 24 : 150/6
3 Runs
  • W 23.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 023.4
  • 1 NB 23.5
  • 123.5
  • 123.6
A. Patel
25 (18)
W. Sundar
1 (5)
J. Vandersay
7-0-26-6
23.6
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Axar Patel
Short and turning in on leg. Axar punches it off the backfoot to long on for one.
23.5
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Washington Sundar
Full and wide of off stump, Washington Sundar leans ahead, and slices it in the air with no timing. The cover fielder takes it down the throat but it won't count and they cross.
23.5
nb
Jeffrey Vandersay To Washington Sundar
Pitches it outside leg, on a fuller length, Washington Sundar strides out and blocks it underneath the bat. Oh, wait! Jeffrey Vandersay has overstepped here and the umpire calls it a No Ball. Free Hit to follow now.
23.4
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Washington Sundar
Slower through the air, turning into the batter from middle, Washington Sundar goes back and across, eases it back to the bowler.
23.3
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Washington Sundar
Outside off and it goes straight after pitching, Sundar lets that pass.
23.2
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Washington Sundar
Flighted leg-break on the pads, Sundar is beaten on the flick and wears it on the front pad.
Washington Sundar is the new man in.
23.1
W
Jeffrey Vandersay To KL Rahul OUT!
OUT! CHOPPED ON! Massive, massive moment in the game! A nothing shot from KL Rahul and he perishes as well. The crowd at Colombo has gone bonkers with that scalp. Jeffrey Vandersay bowls it flat and quick, keeps the length fuller and around off, KL Rahul doesn't quite get his front foot out and tries to play the drive away from his body. Hence, he loses his shape and swings the bat weirdly. Inside edges, and the ball rattles the furniture in a jiffy. Sri Lanka is in total control of the game. Jeffrey Vandersay gets his 6th wicket.
End Of The Over 23 : 147/5
14 Runs
  • 622.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 422.4
  • 422.5
  • 022.6
A. Patel
24 (17)
KL Rahul
0 (1)
C. Asalanka
1-0-14-0
22.6
0
Charith Asalanka To Axar Patel
Nice and full, on the stumps, Axar Patel plants his front foot ahead and confidently defends it. Most expensive over of the inning. 14 coming off it.
22.5
4
Charith Asalanka To Axar Patel
FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! Asalanka bowls it down the leg side on a fullish length, Axar Patel paddles the sweep through short fine leg. The fielder chases the ball to the deep but the ball has enough wheels on it to run into the fence for a boundary.
22.4
4
Charith Asalanka To Axar Patel
FOUR! He has hit it well! 10 runs already off this over! Charith Asalanka pushes it through, full and outside off, Axar Patel sits down for a sweep shot, doesn't get the timing right but gets it through the vacant deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
22.3
0
Charith Asalanka To Axar Patel
Full, on off, Axar Patel lunges ahead and blocks it.
22.2
0
Charith Asalanka To Axar Patel
Closer to the body, on a length, Axar Patel waits for it to arrive and cuts it late to point.
22.1
6
Charith Asalanka To Axar Patel
SIX! Axar greets Asalanka with a six! Nice and full outside off, from around the stumps. Axar Patel gets on the top of the ball and lofts it inside out and over deep extra cover for a six.
End Of The Over 22 : 133/5
3 Runs
  • 021.1
  • 121.2
  • 121.3
  • 121.4
  • W 21.5
  • 021.6
KL Rahul
0 (1)
A. Patel
10 (11)
J. Vandersay
6-0-23-5
21.6
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To KL Rahul
Beats the edge again! He is asking all the tough questions here! Lands this one on the middle and off channel and turns it away outside off. KL Rahul is squared up and gets totally deceived by the turn.
KL Rahul walks in with India in a spot of bother.
21.5
W
Jeffrey Vandersay To Shreyas Iyer OUT!
OUT! LBW! A big appeal for LBW but 'No' says the umpire. Jeffrey Vandersay is very excited and they do go upstairs. Jeffrey Vandersay dishes out the conventional leg spinner on the fuller length. It straightens up instead of turning away. Shreyas Iyer is drawn forward as he anticipates the ball to turn and plays over the line of the ball and wears it on the pads. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and the Ball Tracker comes up with three reds. The on-field decision is overturned and Shreyas Iyer will have to depart here. Jeffrey Vandersay has snagged the first 5-fer of his ODI career. Remember, he is filling in the big shoes of Hasaranga. What a spectacular fightback this has been from Sri Lanka! India are still 108 runs away but they have now lost half of the side.
21.4
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Axar Patel
In front of the stumps, full in length, Axar Patel covers the line and nudges it with soft hands towards square leg for a single.
21.3
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Shreyas Iyer
Full and turning away from off, Shreyas Iyer drives it with the spin and down to long off for a single.
21.2
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Axar Patel
Slow and full, on leg, Axar flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
21.1
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Axar Patel
Tossed up on the leg stump line, Axar Patel misses to flick it away and gets a ping on the front pad. A huge appeal for LBW but they abort to review it. Probably sliding down leg.
End Of The Over 21 : 130/4
2 Runs
  • 020.1
  • 120.2
  • 120.3
  • 020.4
  • 020.5
  • 020.6
S. Iyer
6 (7)
A. Patel
8 (8)
A. Dananjaya
6-0-37-0
20.6
0
Akila Dananjaya To Shreyas Iyer
A googly this time, spinning in on the stumps, Shreyas blocks it to end the over.
20.5
0
Akila Dananjaya To Shreyas Iyer
Absolute jaffa! Pitches it on the middle and leg, and gets a prodigious turn away outside the off stump. Shreyas Iyer lunges to defend but plays it inside the line and gets beaten.
20.4
0
Akila Dananjaya To Shreyas Iyer
Overpitched on the stumps, pushed back by Shreyas to the bowler.
20.3
1
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
Around the wicket for Axar. Full and on the off stump line, Axar Patel steers it through the square leg region for an easy run.
20.2
1
Akila Dananjaya To Shreyas Iyer
Full and on the middle, Shreyas flicks it along the ground to long on for a single.
20.1
0
Akila Dananjaya To Shreyas Iyer
Akila dishes out a googly, on off, Shreyas Iyer comes ahead and eases it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 20 : 128/4
5 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 019.3
  • W 19.4
  • 419.5
  • 119.6
S. Iyer
5 (2)
A. Patel
7 (7)
J. Vandersay
5-0-20-4
19.6
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Shreyas Iyer
Nicely tossed up and thrown wide of the off stump, Shreyas Iyer gets on the front foot and drives it to deep cover for a single.
19.5
4
Jeffrey Vandersay To Shreyas Iyer
FOUR! Gets it really fine and that is a freebie from Vandersay. Bowled flatter and on the pads, Shreyas Iyer stays back in his crease and just tickles it down to fine leg for a boundary.
Shreyas Iyer is in at number 6.
19.4
W
Jeffrey Vandersay To Virat Kohli OUT!
OUT! LBW! Jeffrey Vandersay is picking the bones out of this Indian batting order and this time, Virat Kohli surely has to walk back. Looked like another wrong'un from Vandersay and he bowls this one a bit slower and fuller on the stumps, sliding it back into the right-hander. Virat Kohli gets a big stride in and looks to defend but is beaten and gets hit right in front of middle stump. There is a huge appeal and the finger goes up. Kohli has a word with Axar and starts walking.
19.3
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Virat Kohli
That googly nearly beat Virat Kohli all ends up. Bowled quicker and on a shorter length outside off, this one comes back in sharply, Kohli rocks back and just about manages to jam it out towards point.
19.2
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Virat Kohli
Pushed through the air a bit quicker and wider of the off stump, turning away as well, Virat Kohli plants his front leg across and leaves it alone.
19.1
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Virat Kohli
No run there! Floated up full and outside off, Kohli prods and bunts t out past silly point and looks for one but won't get it.
End Of The Over 19 : 123/3
6 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 218.2
  • 018.3
  • 418.4
  • 018.5
  • 018.6
A. Patel
7 (7)
V. Kohli
14 (15)
A. Dananjaya
5-0-35-0
18.6
0
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
Slower through the air, a bit more round arm as well and angled into the legs, Axar Patel defends it with a straight bat.
18.5
0
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
Length ball outside off stump, tapped away off the back foot in front of point.
18.4
4
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
FOUR! Squeezed through the gap brilliantly by Axar. Quick and flat around off, angling back in, Axar rocks back and almost cuts it off the gloves of the keeper and gets it wide of short third for a boundary.
18.3
0
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
On a length and around off, Axar Patel stays watchful and keeps it out on the off side.
18.2
2
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
Short and on the pads, Axar Patel works it around the corner and picks up an easy couple of runs.
18.1
0
Akila Dananjaya To Axar Patel
Bowled full and around off from around the stumps, Axar Patel leans ahead to defend it on the off side.
End Of The Over 18 : 117/3
1 Runs
  • W 17.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • W 17.5
  • 117.6
A. Patel
1 (1)
V. Kohli
14 (15)
J. Vandersay
4-0-15-3
17.6
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Axar Patel
Just a run and a couple of big wickets in that over for Jeffrey Vandersay. Shorter in length outside off, cut away off the back foot through point by Axar for a single.
A promotion for Axar Patel as he walks in at number 5, above KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. India sticking to their left-hand right-hand combination.
17.5
W
Jeffrey Vandersay To Shivam Dube OUT!
OUT! LBW! Jeffrey Vandersay is on a roll here and the star performer from the previous game, Shivam Dube walks back for a duck. Vandersay pushes this one quicker through the air and on a nagging length on off and middle, this is the regular leg-break that turns back in sharply and again, Dube gets caught on the back foot and misses the ball completely. The ball thuds into the pads and the finger goes up right away. No need to review that one and Sri Lanka are right back in it.
17.4
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Shivam Dube
Beaten! Nagging length on off stump, it is the googly from Jeffrey Vandersay and goes right across the left-hander. Shivam Dube goes back to a full ball and is beaten past the outside edge.
17.3
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Shivam Dube
Bowled flatter and on middle, Shivam Dube defends it late and with soft hands as well.
17.2
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Shivam Dube
Tossed up full and straight, Shivam Dube pushes it back to the bowler.
Shivam Dube is in at number 4.
17.1
W
Jeffrey Vandersay To Shubman Gill OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Wow, what a grab at first slip from Kamindu Mendis and he has pulled a rabbit out of the hat here. Jeffrey Vandersay tosses the ball up wide of the off stump, a bit full and gets it to turn away, Shubman Gill reaches out for an expansive drive but gets a thick outside edge that flies wide of first slip but Mendis shows great athleticism and leaps across, taking it with one hand and almost behind him as well. Jeffrey Vandersay filling in the shoes of Hasaranga brilliantly here.
End Of The Over 17 : 116/1
2 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
V. Kohli
14 (15)
S. Gill
35 (43)
A. Dananjaya
4-0-29-0
16.6
0
Akila Dananjaya To Virat Kohli
Oh, that turned degrees! Akila Dananjaya pitches this one around off and gets a prodigious away turn from a length. Virat Kohli goes for an expansive lofted shot but misses due to excessive turn and bounce.
16.5
0
Akila Dananjaya To Virat Kohli
A low full toss on off, Virat Kohli flicks it to mid-wicket.
16.4
0
Akila Dananjaya To Virat Kohli
Bowled quite full and on off stump, played right back to the bowler.
16.3
1
Akila Dananjaya To Shubman Gill
Nice and full around off stump, Gill leans on and gets inside the line before flicking it past square leg for one more.
16.2
1
Akila Dananjaya To Virat Kohli
On a shorter length on middle and leg, worked off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a run.
16.1
0
Akila Dananjaya To Virat Kohli
Nagging length, bowled flatter and outside off, Kohli rocks back to defend.
Drinks! Well, India has looked well and truly in command here so far. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, both have provided a strong foundation into the chase. Rohit scored a fantastic quickfire 62 before perishing. Also, with dew settling in now, the tweakers are finding it a bit tricky to grip the ball. However, Jeffrey Vandersay in particular, has looked impressive as he is filling up the big shoes of Hasaranga. Sri Lanka need wickets in quick succession to break the momentum. Whereas, India will aim to compound on the start they have got with Kohli and Gill in the middle. It would be interesting to see how both sides negotiate the next phase of play.
End Of The Over 16 : 114/1
4 Runs
  • 1 LB 15.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
V. Kohli
13 (10)
S. Gill
34 (42)
J. Vandersay
3-0-14-1
15.6
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Virat Kohli
Fuller in length on middle, Virat Kohli stays leg side of the ball and swats the drive down to long off for a single.
15.5
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Virat Kohli
Nicely floated up, full and on the stumps, Kohl prods ahead and pushes it to the right of the bowler.
15.4
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Shubman Gill
Tossed up full on the pads, Shubman Gill works it away to mid-wicket and turns the strike over.
15.3
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Shubman Gill
Tossed up quite full and outside off, Shubman Gill laces the cover drive off the front foot but hits it straight to the fielder.
15.2
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Virat Kohli
Shorter in length and on the pads, Kohli rocks back and tucks it around the corner for a single.
15.1
lb
Jeffrey Vandersay To Shubman Gill
Drifted down leg and turning back in towards the batter, Shubman Gill nudges it away past short leg and sets off for the single. The keeper picks it up and fires in a throw at the bowler's end but misses. Had that hit, it would have been close.
End Of The Over 15 : 110/1
8 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 414.5
  • 014.6
V. Kohli
11 (7)
S. Gill
33 (39)
A. Dananjaya
3-0-27-0
14.6
0
Akila Dananjaya To Virat Kohli
A huge appeal and given! That turned prodigiously and Virat Kohli has reviewed the decision. Akila Dananjaya bowls it quicker through the air, outside off stump on a nagging length and gives it a real rip. The ball pitches and turns square as Kohli gets pegged onto the back foot and plays all over the ball. Kohli gets pinged on the pads and right in front of the stumps and the finger goes up. The third umpire is called in and UltraEdge shows that there was a thin inside edge and the onfield decision will be reversed. NOT OUT! There is a bit of a hold up as on the replays, there seems to be a very slight gap between bat and ball when the spike is found on UltraEdge but the decision will remain Not Out. Could be a massive moment in the game this.
14.5
4
Akila Dananjaya To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Should have been stopped! Fractionally short on the stumps, Virat Kohli uses the depth of the crease and whips the ball to the left of long on. Pathum Nissanka slides across and fumbles the ball into the fence.
14.4
1
Akila Dananjaya To Shubman Gill
Tossed up around middle, Shubman Gill drives it along the carpet and down to long on for one more.
14.3
1
Akila Dananjaya To Virat Kohli
Flighted delivery around middle, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot, lifts the back leg and wrists it down to long on for yet another single.
14.2
1
Akila Dananjaya To Shubman Gill
Tossed up on the stumps, Shubman Gill leans on and flicks it through mid-wicket for one more.
14.1
1
Akila Dananjaya To Virat Kohli
Floated up around off, Virat Kohli looks to work it leg side but gets a leading edge towards point and colelcts a single.
End Of The Over 14 : 102/1
7 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • W 13.3
  • 013.4
  • 413.5
  • 113.6
V. Kohli
5 (3)
S. Gill
31 (37)
J. Vandersay
2-0-11-1
13.6
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Virat Kohli
Short and wide outside off, Virat Kohli cuts it off the back foot to deep point for a single.
13.5
4
Jeffrey Vandersay To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Off the mark in style! Too short and over middle, Virat Kohli rocks onto the back foot and latches onto the ball before pulling it firmly in front of square for a boundary.
13.4
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Virat Kohli
On a dragged length on middle and off, Virat Kohli presses back to defend.
Virat Kohli strides out at number 3.
13.3
W
Jeffrey Vandersay To Rohit Sharma OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Rohit Sharma did seem in a bit of a hurry and didn't hold on for much longer but a fine knock nonetheless from the Indian skipper. Jeffrey Vandersay provides the much-needed breakthrough for Sri Lanka and that is a top catch from Pathum Nissanka as well. This is bowled full and straight, Rohit goes for the big reverse sweep, almost a slog and ends up losing his balance. The ball gets lobbed off the top edge wide of backward point but Nissanka covers great ground and dives to his right to grab it.
13.2
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Shubman Gill
Nice and full again, angled into middle and leg, Shubman Gill tucks the ball away into the gap at mid-wicket and picks up another single.
13.1
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Rohit Sharma
Flighted up quite full and outside off, Rohit Sharma strokes the drive away square through cover-point and turns the strike over.
End Of The Over 13 : 95/0
11 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 212.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 612.5
  • 112.6
R. Sharma
63 (42)
S. Gill
30 (36)
D. Wellalage
5-0-39-0
12.6
1
Dunith Wellalage To Rohit Sharma
Flatter one, drifted in on a length around middle, Rohit Sharma uses the depth of the crease and works it in front of mid-wicket for a single.
Halt! What happened there? The physio is out for Rohit as he straightaway held his thigh after playing that slog sweep. Not exactly sure but looks like he has stretched his muscle there. He is alright and on his feet now after getting some treatment, and good to go...
12.5
6
Dunith Wellalage To Rohit Sharma
SIX! No holding back this time from Rohit Sharma but he seems to have hurt himself here. Tossed up in the slot around middle, Sharma sits down and swats the ball away a long way over deep mid-wicket for a 90-meter biggie.
12.4
0
Dunith Wellalage To Rohit Sharma
Good adjustment in the end from Rohit! Rohit Sharma pre-meditates the slog sweep and Dunith Wellalage just slows it up, bowling it on off stump, Rohit watches it well and ends up dabbing it wide of first slip.
12.3
1
Dunith Wellalage To Shubman Gill
Drags the length back now and bowls it around off, Gill backs away and jams it down on the off side for a run.
12.2
2
Dunith Wellalage To Shubman Gill
Good, positive running! Drifted in full and onto the legs, Shubman Gill works it away with gentle hands and past square leg before picking up a couple of runs.
12.1
1
Dunith Wellalage To Rohit Sharma
Tossed up quite full on off, Rohit Sharma skips down the pitch and almost yorks himself as the ball gets squeezed off the inside edge towards short fine leg for a single.
End Of The Over 12 : 84/0
4 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
R. Sharma
55 (38)
S. Gill
27 (34)
J. Vandersay
1-0-4-0
11.6
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Rohit Sharma
On a length and outside off, Rohit Sharma punches it from the crease and towards sweeper cover for a single. These two just milking the runs now after a fast start.
11.5
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Rohit Sharma
Slows it up now and bowls it around off stump, Sharma plays it away to the left of the bowler who puts in the dive and makes the save.
11.4
0
Jeffrey Vandersay To Rohit Sharma
BEAUTY! A ripper of a delivery from Jeffrey Vandersay. Pushed through quicker and on a nagging length on off, the ball turns away sharply and Rohit Sharma is left bamboozled.
11.3
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Shubman Gill
On a good length and around off stump, nudged away off the back foot down to backward point for a single by Gill.
11.2
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Rohit Sharma
A real drag down from Jeffrey Vandersay and well outside off, Rohit Sharma looks to fetch and pull instead of cut and miscues it wide of mid on for just a run.
11.1
1
Jeffrey Vandersay To Shubman Gill
Starts off with a shorter delivery wide of the off stump, Gill backs away and cuts the ball down to deep point for a single.
End Of The Over 11 : 80/0
4 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
R. Sharma
53 (34)
S. Gill
25 (32)
D. Wellalage
4-0-28-0
10.6
0
Dunith Wellalage To Rohit Sharma
Much better from Dunith Wellalage. Tossed up quite full and around off stump, zipping through, Rohit Sharma prods halfway and leaves it alone.
10.5
1
Dunith Wellalage To Shubman Gill
Drags the length back and keeps it around off, Shubman Gill has ample time to rock back and punch it away down to long off for yet another single.
10.4
1
Dunith Wellalage To Rohit Sharma
One more as Rohit Sharma strokes another full delivery down to long off.
10.3
1
Dunith Wellalage To Shubman Gill
Nice and full again on off, Shubman Gill presents the full face of the bat and eases it down to long off for one more.
10.2
1
Dunith Wellalage To Rohit Sharma
Tossed up quite full and outside off, Rohit Sharma drives it along the turf and gets it through the gap at covers for a single.
10.1
0
Dunith Wellalage To Rohit Sharma
Fuller in length around off, Rohit Sharma attempts the reverse sweep and gets it off the edge onto the keeper and into the hands of first slip.
Powerplay 2! Fielding restrictions will now be eased and Sri Lanka will be allowed four players outside the 30-yard circle.
End Of The Over 10 : 76/0
10 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 69.4
  • 19.5
  • 1 WD 9.6
  • 09.6
S. Gill
23 (30)
R. Sharma
51 (30)
K. Mendis
1-0-10-0
9.6
0
Kamindu Mendis To Shubman Gill
Tossed up on the pads, Gill clips it straight to short fine leg. End of the mandatory powerplay and India are 76/0. Need 165 off 240 deliveries.
9.6
wd
Kamindu Mendis To Shubman Gill
WIDE! Drifting down leg on a fuller length. Shubman Gill looks to steer it through the leg side. Wide called as he misses.
9.5
1
Kamindu Mendis To Rohit Sharma
Flatter delivery on the stumps, Rohit works it to the right of mid on for a single.
9.4
6
Kamindu Mendis To Rohit Sharma
SIX! In the zone and punished! FIFTY for the Indian skipper. He has looked in command and has taken his chances. Kamindu Mendis loops it up, pushes it through and offers a half volley, Rohit Sharma gets to the pitch of the ball by tapping the front foot ahead, but goes back by transferring his weight on the back foot as he gets the desired width. Lofts it over the covers for a six. He made it look so easy.
9.3
1
Kamindu Mendis To Shubman Gill
Slower through the air, on middle, Shubman Gill presses forward and turns it to mid-wicket for a single.
9.2
1
Kamindu Mendis To Rohit Sharma
On off, Rohit works it to the covers for a single.
9.1
0
Kamindu Mendis To Rohit Sharma
Kamindu starts his spell on a length, on off, Rohit Sharma hits it straight to point to pierce the gap. The fielder at backward point jumps to his right to intercept the ball.
Kamindu Mendis, the ambidextrous spinner comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 9 : 66/0
6 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 28.3
  • 08.4
  • 48.5
  • 08.6
S. Gill
22 (28)
R. Sharma
43 (26)
D. Wellalage
3-0-24-0
8.6
0
Dunith Wellalage To Shubman Gill
Wellalage flights an off-break around off, Gill defends it to the left of the bowler.
8.5
4
Dunith Wellalage To Shubman Gill
FOUR! Good shot! Quick, flat and on off, Shubman Gill cuts it very late as the ball comes back in with the arm. He meets the ball under his eyes and accesses it through the gap between point and short third for a boundary.
8.4
0
Dunith Wellalage To Shubman Gill
Flatter one around off, Gill hangs back and punches it to covers.
8.3
2
Dunith Wellalage To Shubman Gill
Stretches his length, full on off, Shubman Gill drives it along the carpet towards widish long off. The fielder runs to his left and misfields a couple of times before redeeming himself. Allows two.
8.2
0
Dunith Wellalage To Shubman Gill
Length outside off, Gill taps it to cover.
8.1
0
Dunith Wellalage To Shubman Gill
Wellalage comes back into the attack now. Arm-ball with an excessive bounce on off, Shubman Gill is take aback but manages to ease it to the bowler.