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Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 1st Test Commentary, Live Updates
SL vs IRE, 2023 - Test Live Commentary
Match Ended
Galle International Stadium, Galle
, Apr 16, 2023
% Chance to Win
SL
IRE
DRAW
Inn Break
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Player of the MatchPrabath Jayasuriya
That concludes this match! These two will meet again on the 24th of this month for the final Test. A chance for Ireland to draw things. Do join us at 1000 IST (0430 GMT). Do join us early for the build up. Cheers!
Dimuth Karunaratne says he wanted to make sure he gets a big one. Adds he has been getting starts but not a big score and he got that here. Says Ireland is a good team, they are a side which is learning and they’ll improve. States the wicket was a good one to bat on early on and they know how to bat here and they used that to their advantage. Credits the way Sadeera Samarawickrama played and hopes he continues to do well and also says the fielding was good overall. Ends by saying Prabath Jayasuriya always does well and he hopes he keeps doing his job.
Andy Balbirnie says they are happy to play Test cricket, it has not been easy but they’ll learn from it and will try to do better going ahead. Mentions they played one in Bangladesh but he feels it is not enough but they need to find a way to compete. States they need to find a way to adapt to the longer format.
Prabath Jayasuriya is the Man of the Match. He says he always tries to give his 100 percent and tries to stick to the basics. Adds this wicket was similar to the one they played on against Australia and Pakistan.
...Presentation coming up...
In reply, Ireland were bowled out for just 143. A few batters got off to starts but none went onto make it big. Prabath Jayasuriya was the star with the ball for the hosts with a seven-fer. Sri Lanka then enforced the ball and it took them just over 54 overs to bowl the Irish out for the second time. This time the wickets were shared between the two spinners, Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis. They took 7 in total with Jayasuriya taking 10 in the whole game. Quite a one-sided win for the hosts to take a 1-0 lead in this series.
An emphatic win for the Lankans and to be honest, this was quite expected. Anything other than a convincing win for the Lankans would have surely been a surprise. They have dominated the Test right from Day 1. After electing to bat, they batted for around 130 overs and scored 9 short of 600 before declaring. 4 of their batters scored tons. Dimuth Karunaratne was the top scorer with 179.
End Of The Over 54.1 : 168/10
0 Runs
- W 54.1
B. White
1 (2)
M. Adair
23 (29)
P. Jayasuriya
24.1-6-56-3
54.1
W
Prabath Jayasuriya To Benjamin White OUT!
OUT! LBW! That should do it! White though takes the review. Tossed up angling on middle. White defends with his bat in front of the pads and gets beaten on the outside edge to get hit on the back pad. An appeal and up goes the finger. No bat on UltraEdge. Ball Tracking shows three reds yet again. Out it is. Sri Lanka win by an innings and 280 runs.
End Of The Over 54 : 168/9
4 Runs
- 153.1
- 153.2
- 053.3
- 153.4
- W 53.5
- 153.6
B. White
1 (1)
M. Adair
23 (29)
R. Mendis
20-1-76-4
53.6
1
Ramesh Mendis To Benjamin White
Full and around off. White inside edges his push to square leg for one.
53.5
W
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell OUT!
OUT! LBW! Dockrell is given out but he will review this one! Tossed up, full and on off, it lands and spins in. Dockrell leans to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. No bat involved. Ball Tracking shows THREE REDS. Wonderful bowling from Mendis who gets rid of Dockrell.
53.4
1
Ramesh Mendis To Mark Adair
Full and outside off. Adair works it to long off for one.
53.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mark Adair
Down the leg side. Adair lets it go.
53.2
1
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
On middle, this is hit to square leg for one.
53.1
1
Ramesh Mendis To Mark Adair
On middle, tucked to square leg for one.
End Of The Over 53 : 164/8
4 Runs
- 052.1
- 052.2
- 052.3
- 052.4
- 452.5
- 052.6
G. Dockrell
31 (52)
M. Adair
21 (26)
P. Jayasuriya
24-6-56-2
52.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
This is full and outside off. Dockrell looks to defend but gets an outside edge just wide of the man at short gully.
52.5
4
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
FOUR! Good shot! Tossed up, outside off. Dockrell slams it past mid on for four.
52.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
On middle, defended out.
52.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
Full and on off, blocked.
52.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
On off, kept out.
52.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
Shorter and on off, punched to cover.
End Of The Over 52 : 160/8
5 Runs
- 051.1
- 051.2
- 051.3
- 051.4
- 451.5
- 151.6
G. Dockrell
27 (46)
M. Adair
21 (26)
R. Mendis
19-1-72-3
51.6
1
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
A single to end the over as this is hit to mid-wicket.
51.5
4
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
FOUR! Too much width! Full and outside off. Dockrell powers it down to long on for a boundary.
51.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
Tossed up on middle. Dockrell defends.
51.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
Full and on off, pushed to cover.
51.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
Flat and on off, kept out.
51.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
On middle, tucked to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 51 : 155/8
5 Runs
- 050.1
- 050.2
- 150.3
- 450.4
- 050.5
- 050.6
M. Adair
21 (26)
G. Dockrell
22 (40)
de Silva
3-0-10-0
50.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mark Adair
Full and on off, Adair skips down and hits it back to the bowler.
50.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mark Adair
Full and on middle, blocked.
50.4
4
Dhananjaya de Silva To Mark Adair
FOUR! This is flat and on middle. Adair reverse sweeps it through point for a boundary.
50.3
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To George Dockrell
Full and on middle. Dockrell works it to square leg for one.
50.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To George Dockrell
Full and on off, kept out.
50.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To George Dockrell
On middle, blocked.
End Of The Over 50 : 150/8
1 Runs
- 049.1
- 049.2
- 049.3
- 149.4
- 049.5
- 049.6
M. Adair
17 (23)
G. Dockrell
21 (37)
P. Jayasuriya
23-6-52-2
49.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mark Adair
Around off, punched to mid on.
49.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mark Adair
Fuller and outside off, lands and spins away. Adair looks to defend but is beaten.
49.4
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
Full and on off, pushed to mid off for a quick single.
49.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
Angles it outside off before it turns away. Dockrell lets it go.
49.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
Flat and on middle, nudged to short leg.
49.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
On middle, blocked.
End Of The Over 49 : 149/8
6 Runs
- 448.1
- 048.2
- 048.3
- 148.4
- 148.5
- 048.6
M. Adair
17 (21)
G. Dockrell
20 (33)
R. Mendis
18-1-67-3
48.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mark Adair
Tossed up on off, kept out.
48.5
1
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
A single as this is pulled away to square leg.
48.4
1
Ramesh Mendis To Mark Adair
Around off. Adair uses his feet and works it to long on for one.
48.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mark Adair
Lands outside off and spins in. Adair blocks.
48.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mark Adair
Outside off. Adair pads it away to point.
48.1
4
Ramesh Mendis To Mark Adair
FOUR! Shorter and outside off, turns in. Adair whips it through mid-wicket for four more.
End Of The Over 48 : 143/8
3 Runs
- 047.1
- 047.2
- 047.3
- 047.4
- 347.5
- 047.6
G. Dockrell
19 (32)
M. Adair
12 (16)
P. Jayasuriya
22-6-51-2
47.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
This one lands on off and spins away. Dockrell prods to defend but misses.
47.5
3
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mark Adair
Tossed up on middle. Adair gets across and whacks it to square leg where a misfield allows three runs.
47.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mark Adair
On the pads, kept out.
47.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mark Adair
Flighted on middle, tucked to mid on.
47.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mark Adair
Fuller and on middle. Adair flicks it to short leg.
47.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mark Adair
Flat and on middle. Adair blocks.
End Of The Over 47 : 140/8
5 Runs
- 046.1
- 446.2
- 046.3
- 146.4
- 046.5
- 046.6
G. Dockrell
19 (31)
M. Adair
9 (11)
R. Mendis
17-1-61-3
46.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
Fuller and on off, defended out.
46.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
Down the leg side. Dockrell looks to pull but misses.
46.4
1
Ramesh Mendis To Mark Adair
Full and outside off, eased to mid on for one.
46.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mark Adair
Tossed up, spinning on the pads. Adair misses his flick and it lobs to the man at short leg.
46.2
4
Ramesh Mendis To Mark Adair
FOUR! Drops it too short on middle. Adair pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary.
46.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mark Adair
Full and outside off, spinning in. Adair blocks.
We are back for what could be the final session. Just two wickets needed for the home team. Ramesh Mendis to bowl now.
...Day 3, Session 3...
Well, we will have a third session, it looked highly unlikely at the start of this one but Curtis Campher and Harry Tector showed some fight after the Lunch break. The two batted really well and added 50-plus. However, towards the end, three wickets fell in quick time. Mendis got two and Tector was unfortunate to get run out. Sri Lanka are just two away and they would want to take it pretty quickly. Ireland on the other hand, might just enjoy themselves after the break. Stay tuned for what could be the last session of the game.
End Of The Over 46 : 135/8
3 Runs
- 045.1
- 045.2
- 045.3
- 345.4
- 045.5
- 045.6
G. Dockrell
19 (29)
M. Adair
4 (7)
P. Jayasuriya
21-6-48-2
45.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
On middle, defended. THAT WILL BE TEA!
45.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
On off, kept out.
45.4
3
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mark Adair
Poor ball! Shorter and outside off, this is slapped through covers for three.
45.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mark Adair
On middle, kept out.
45.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mark Adair
On off, this is pushed to cover.
45.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Mark Adair
On off, kept out.
End Of The Over 45 : 132/8
5 Runs
- 444.1
- 044.2
- W 44.3
- 044.4
- 044.5
- 144.6
M. Adair
1 (3)
G. Dockrell
19 (27)
R. Mendis
16-1-56-3
44.6
1
Ramesh Mendis To Mark Adair
On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
44.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mark Adair
On middle, this is pushed back to the bowler.
44.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Mark Adair
Tossed up on off, defended.
44.3
W
Ramesh Mendis To Andy McBrine OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! 50th Test wicket for Sri Lanka. This is tossed up nicely, it lands on middle, Andy McBrine looks to defend, this turns away, goes off the outside edge and it is taken by Kusal Mendis at second slip.
44.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Andy McBrine
BEATEN! That is the line he has to bowl more! On middle, this lands and spins away. Andy McBrine is beaten as he tries to defend.
44.1
4
Ramesh Mendis To Andy McBrine
FOUR! Too short and put away! On middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for a boundary.
End Of The Over 44 : 127/7
5 Runs
- 043.1
- 443.2
- 143.3
- 043.4
- 043.5
- 043.6
G. Dockrell
19 (27)
A. McBrine
6 (8)
P. Jayasuriya
20-6-45-2
43.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
On off, this is pushed to cover.
43.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
On the stumps, defended.
43.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
On middle, kept out.
43.3
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Andy McBrine
Shorter and on off, this is pushed towards cover for one more.
43.2
4
Prabath Jayasuriya To Andy McBrine
FOUR! Thumped over the fielder! Tossed up on off, this is lofted over the mid off fielder and into the fence behind.
43.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Andy McBrine
Tossed up on off, defended.
End Of The Over 43 : 122/7
5 Runs
- 142.1
- 042.2
- 442.3
- 042.4
- 042.5
- 042.6
G. Dockrell
19 (24)
A. McBrine
1 (5)
R. Mendis
15-1-51-2
42.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
On off, kept out.
42.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
On the stumps, kept out.
42.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
On off, defended.
42.3
4
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
FOUR! Hammered! This is shorter and on middle, it is pulled through mid-wicket and it races away to the fence.
42.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
On middle, kept out.
42.1
1
Ramesh Mendis To Andy McBrine
Shorter and outside off, this is cut through point for one.
End Of The Over 42 : 117/7
8 Runs
- 441.1
- 441.2
- 041.3
- 041.4
- 041.5
- 041.6
G. Dockrell
15 (19)
A. McBrine
0 (4)
P. Jayasuriya
19-6-40-2
41.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
Shorter and on off, this is kept out.
41.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
On off, blocked.
41.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
On the stumps, defended.
41.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
Tosses it up on middle, George Dockrell looks to drive, it goes off the outside edge towards point.
41.2
4
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
FOUR! Whipped away! Lovely stroke! Shorter this time and on middle, George Dockrell goes back and works it wide of mid on and into the fence.
41.1
4
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
FOUR! Hits it nicely! This is tossed up on off, George Dockrell just chips it over mid off and this one goes away to the fence.
End Of The Over 41 : 109/7
1 Runs
- 040.1
- 040.2
- 140.3
- 040.4
- 040.5
- 040.6
A. McBrine
0 (4)
G. Dockrell
7 (13)
R. Mendis
14-1-46-2
40.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Andy McBrine
On the stumps, kept out.
40.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Andy McBrine
On middle, blocked.
40.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Andy McBrine
On middle, defended.
40.3
1
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
A single as this is nudged around the corner.
40.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
On the stumps, blocked.
40.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
Tossed up on off, kept out.
End Of The Over 40 : 108/7
1 Runs
- 039.1
- 139.2
- 039.3
- 039.4
- W 39.5
- 039.6
A. McBrine
0 (1)
G. Dockrell
6 (10)
P. Jayasuriya
18-6-32-2
39.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Andy McBrine
On middle, defended.
39.5
W
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Harry Tector is in disbelief! He was playing so well and run out is probably the only way he could get out. This is pushed towards mid off. Harry Tector takes off but George Dockrell has no interest int he run. Harry Tector realises there is no run there and looks to turn back. He slips and loses his bat. He gets back up and looks to get back in. Dimuth Karunaratne picks it up and throws it to the keeper who takes the bails off. Harry Tector falls 8 short of a half ton. Sri Lanka three wickets away now.
39.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
On middle, blocked.
39.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
On off, defended.
39.2
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
A single as this is worked on the leg side.
39.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
A loud appeal but turned down! Angled into the pads. George Dockrell looks to defend but misses to get hit on the pads.
End Of The Over 39 : 107/6
2 Runs
- 038.1
- 138.2
- 138.3
- 038.4
- 038.5
- 038.6
H. Tector
42 (92)
G. Dockrell
5 (8)
R. Mendis
13-1-45-2
38.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
Flatter and on off, Harry Tector stays back and defends.
38.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
On of, blocked.
38.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
On off, defended.
38.3
1
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
Another single as this is worked towards square leg.
38.2
1
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
A single as this is nudged around the corner.
38.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
On middle, blocked.
End Of The Over 38 : 105/6
5 Runs
- 1 LB 37.1
- 037.2
- 037.3
- 437.4
- 037.5
- 037.6
G. Dockrell
4 (7)
H. Tector
41 (87)
P. Jayasuriya
17-6-31-2
37.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
BEATEN! This lands around off and then spins away. George Dockrell is beaten as he tries to defend.
37.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
Outside off, left alone.
37.4
4
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
FOUR! This is driven nicely! Tossed up on off, this is pushed down to long off for a boundary.
37.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
On the stumps, kept out.
37.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To George Dockrell
On middle, blocked.
37.1
lb
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
That is a beauty! This lands around leg, spins away sharply, goes past the outside edge of Harry Tector's bat, it hits the pad and goes past the keeper. One run taken. Leg bye signaled.
End Of The Over 37 : 100/6
0 Runs
- 036.1
- 036.2
- 036.3
- W 36.4
- 036.5
- 036.6
G. Dockrell
0 (2)
H. Tector
41 (86)
R. Mendis
12-1-43-2
36.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
On middle, kept out.
36.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To George Dockrell
On middle, kept out.
36.4
W
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! That is some catch! Wow! Some thing special was needed to break this stand which was going along nicely and Nishan Madushka has done it. This is probably his third superb catch of this Test. This is tossed up on middle, Curtis Campher looks to play the paddle sweep. Nishan Madushka shows great anticipation. He moves to his right quickly, the ball comes towards him and he hangs on brilliantly. A good knock from Campher comes to an end but he needed to bat for longer. Will this open the floodgates now?
36.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On off, kept out.
36.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On the stumps, blocked.
36.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On middle, defended.
End Of The Over 36 : 100/5
4 Runs
- 035.1
- 135.2
- 035.3
- 135.4
- 035.5
- 235.6
H. Tector
41 (86)
C. Campher
30 (69)
de Silva
2-0-5-0
35.6
2
Dhananjaya de Silva To Harry Tector
Two! Shorter and on off, this is pushed through covers for two.100 up for Ireland.
35.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Harry Tector
On off, blocked.
35.4
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Curtis Campher
This is swept through square leg for one.
35.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Curtis Campher
On the stumps, blocked.
35.2
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Harry Tector
On middle, this is hit down to long on for one.
35.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Harry Tector
On the stumps, this is worked to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 35 : 96/5
3 Runs
- 134.1
- 134.2
- 034.3
- 134.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
C. Campher
29 (67)
H. Tector
38 (82)
R. Mendis
11-0-43-1
34.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On middle, kept out.
34.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
Outside off, left alone.
34.4
1
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
A single as this is worked down to long on.
34.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
On middle, kept out.
34.2
1
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On the stumps, this is nudged around the corner for one.
34.1
1
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
Around middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 34 : 93/5
1 Runs
- 033.1
- 033.2
- 033.3
- 133.4
- 033.5
- 033.6
C. Campher
28 (64)
H. Tector
36 (79)
de Silva
1-0-1-0
33.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Curtis Campher
On off, this is blocked.
33.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Curtis Campher
On middle, defended.
33.4
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Harry Tector
A single as this is worked down to long on.
33.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Harry Tector
On off, this is pushed to cover.
33.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Harry Tector
Around off, blocked.
33.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Harry Tector
On middle, kept out.
End Of The Over 33 : 92/5
4 Runs
- 032.1
- 032.2
- 032.3
- 132.4
- 232.5
- 132.6
H. Tector
35 (75)
C. Campher
28 (62)
R. Mendis
10-0-40-1
32.6
1
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
A single as this is pushed dow to long on.
32.5
2
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
Two more as this is worked through square leg.
32.4
1
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
A single as this is nudged around the corner.
32.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On off, kept out.
32.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On the stumps, defended.
32.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On middle, kept out.
End Of The Over 32 : 88/5
2 Runs
- 031.1
- 031.2
- 031.3
- 031.4
- 131.5
- 131.6
C. Campher
27 (58)
H. Tector
32 (73)
A. Fernando
3-0-15-0
31.6
1
Asitha Fernando To Curtis Campher
Around off, this is guided to point.
31.5
1
Asitha Fernando To Harry Tector
Shorter and on middle, this is worked wide of mid on for one.
31.4
0
Asitha Fernando To Harry Tector
Shorter and on middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.
31.3
0
Asitha Fernando To Harry Tector
Ouch! That might have hurt! It is short and on the body, Harry Tector looks to leave it alone but it hits him on the body.
31.2
0
Asitha Fernando To Harry Tector
Another one on the shorter side, left alone.
31.1
0
Asitha Fernando To Harry Tector
Short and down the leg side, left alone.
End Of The Over 31 : 86/5
0 Runs
- 030.1
- 030.2
- 030.3
- 030.4
- 030.5
- 030.6
C. Campher
26 (57)
H. Tector
31 (68)
P. Jayasuriya
16-6-27-2
30.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On off, defended.
30.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On the stumps, blocked.
30.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
Another one outside off, not played at.
30.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
Well outside off, left alone.
30.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On middle, defended.
30.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On the stumps, kept out.
End Of The Over 30 : 86/5
11 Runs
- 229.1
- 029.2
- 429.3
- 029.4
- 1 WD 29.5
- 429.5
- 029.6
H. Tector
31 (68)
C. Campher
26 (51)
A. Fernando
2-0-13-0
29.6
0
Asitha Fernando To Harry Tector
On off, this is pushed to cover.
29.5
4
Asitha Fernando To Harry Tector
FOUR! Pulled away! Short and on middle, Harry pulls it through square leg and it races away to the fence.
29.5
wd
Asitha Fernando To Harry Tector
WIDE! A bumper but way too high, wided.
29.4
0
Asitha Fernando To Harry Tector
On off, defended.
29.3
4
Asitha Fernando To Harry Tector
FOUR! Just wide! Shorter and just outside off, Harry Tector hangs his bat out, this flies off the outside edge but goes just wide of the gully fielder who dives to his left. It goes down to the third man fence.
29.2
0
Asitha Fernando To Harry Tector
On the stumps, defended.
29.1
2
Asitha Fernando To Harry Tector
Two more! Shorter and around off, this is guided through point for two.
End Of The Over 29 : 75/5
0 Runs
- 028.1
- 028.2
- 028.3
- 028.4
- 028.5
- 028.6
C. Campher
26 (51)
H. Tector
21 (62)
P. Jayasuriya
15-5-27-2
28.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
Well bowled! Good nut to end the over! On off, this lands and spins away. Curtis Campher is beaten as he tries to defend.
28.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
Around off, kept out.
28.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On off, defended.
28.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On middle, kept out.
28.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On the stumps, defended.
28.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On middle, kept out.
End Of The Over 28 : 75/5
2 Runs
- 027.1
- 027.2
- 127.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 127.6
C. Campher
26 (45)
H. Tector
21 (62)
A. Fernando
1-0-2-0
27.6
1
Asitha Fernando To Curtis Campher
Around off, this is guided through point for one.
27.5
0
Asitha Fernando To Curtis Campher
A bumper, it is evaded.
27.4
0
Asitha Fernando To Curtis Campher
On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
27.3
1
Asitha Fernando To Harry Tector
Shorter and on the body, this is nudged around the corner for one.
27.2
0
Asitha Fernando To Harry Tector
Another one down the leg side, not played at.
27.1
0
Asitha Fernando To Harry Tector
Short and down the leg side, left alone.
End Of The Over 27 : 73/5
0 Runs
- 026.1
- 026.2
- 026.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
C. Campher
25 (42)
H. Tector
20 (59)
P. Jayasuriya
14-4-27-2
26.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On the stumps, kept out.
26.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On middle, defended.
26.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
Floats it up on off, blocked.
26.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On middle, kept out.
26.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
Outside off, left alone.
26.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On the stumps, blocked.
End Of The Over 26 : 73/5
6 Runs
- 125.1
- 025.2
- 425.3
- 025.4
- 125.5
- 025.6
H. Tector
20 (59)
C. Campher
25 (36)
R. Mendis
9-0-36-1
25.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
On middle, kept out.
25.5
1
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
A single as this is worked towards mid-wicket.
25.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
25.3
4
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
FOUR! Nicely swept! On the pads, this is hit down to fine leg for a boundary.
25.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
This lands around off and spins back in. Curtis works it to square leg.
25.1
1
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
End Of The Over 25 : 67/5
4 Runs
- 024.1
- 424.2
- 024.3
- 024.4
- 024.5
- 024.6
C. Campher
20 (32)
H. Tector
19 (57)
P. Jayasuriya
13-3-27-2
24.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On off, this is kept out.
24.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On the stumps, blocked.
24.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On middle, kept out.
24.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On off, defended.
24.2
4
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
FOUR! Cut away! This is short and outside off, Curtis plays it past point and this one races away to the fence.
24.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
Lovely nut! This is given a lot of air, it lands on off and then turns away. Curtis looks to drive but is beaten.
End Of The Over 24 : 63/5
5 Runs
- 423.1
- 023.2
- 023.3
- 123.4
- 023.5
- 023.6
H. Tector
19 (57)
C. Campher
16 (26)
R. Mendis
8-0-30-1
23.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
On off, defended.
23.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
On the stumps, kept out.
23.4
1
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
23.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
23.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On off, defended.
23.1
4
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
FOUR! The reverse sweep is out and it finds the fence! This is tossed up on off, it is played fine on the off side and it races away to the fence.
End Of The Over 23 : 58/5
0 Runs
- 022.1
- 022.2
- 022.3
- 022.4
- 022.5
- 022.6
H. Tector
19 (55)
C. Campher
11 (22)
P. Jayasuriya
12-3-23-2
22.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
On the stumps, defended.
22.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
On off, this is pushed to cover.
22.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
On the stumps, defended.
22.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
On off, kept out.
22.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
BEATEN! This is tossed up around off, it lands and spins away. Harry Tector looks to defend but is beaten.
22.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
On middle, Harry Tector looks to sweep, he is through the shot early, it goes off the toe-end towards mid on.
End Of The Over 22 : 58/5
8 Runs
- 021.1
- 021.2
- 021.3
- 421.4
- 021.5
- 421.6
C. Campher
11 (22)
H. Tector
19 (49)
R. Mendis
7-0-25-1
21.6
4
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
FOUR! Lovely shot! Tossed up outside off, this is driven nicely through covers for a boundary.
21.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On middle, kept out.
21.4
4
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
FOUR! Over the fielder! This is tossed up outside off, Curtis Campher lofts it over the mid on fielder and into the fence.
21.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
Down the leg side. Left alone.
21.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On the bounce! Tossed up on off, the slog sweep comes out, it is hit well but flat. It goes on the bounce to deep mid-wicket. No run taken.
21.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On off, kept out.
End Of The Over 21 : 50/5
0 Runs
- 020.1
- 020.2
- 020.3
- 020.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
H. Tector
19 (49)
C. Campher
3 (16)
P. Jayasuriya
11-2-23-2
20.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
This is pushed through, outside off, left alone.
20.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
On middle, defended well.
20.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
Floats it up around off, this lands and spins away. Harry Tector is beaten as he tries to defend.
20.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
On middle, kept out.
20.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
Steps out but fails to get to the pitch of the ball. Defends well.
20.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
Floats it up outside off, left alone.
End Of The Over 20 : 50/5
1 Runs
- 019.1
- 019.2
- 119.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 019.6
C. Campher
3 (16)
H. Tector
19 (43)
R. Mendis
6-0-17-1
19.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On middle, kept out.
19.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
Good effort! On middle, yet again this one turns in sharply, it goes off the inner half to the right of short leg. He dives but it lands just away.
19.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
Sharp turn! This lands around middle and spins back in. Hits Curtis on the body as he tries to defend.
19.3
1
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
A single as this is nudged around the corner.
19.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
On middle, kept out.
19.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
On the pads, padded away.
End Of The Over 19 : 49/5
1 Runs
- 018.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- 118.4
- 018.5
- 018.6
C. Campher
3 (13)
H. Tector
18 (40)
P. Jayasuriya
10-1-23-2
18.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On off, defended.
18.5
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
Tossed up on off, this is pushed to cover.
18.4
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
On middle, this is worked towards mid-wicket for one.
18.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
Loopy ball on off, defended.
18.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
Tossed up on off, defended.
18.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
Close! This is the one which goes on with the arm. It just outside off. Left alone. It just goes past the off pole.
End Of The Over 18 : 48/5
6 Runs
- 017.1
- 117.2
- 417.3
- 017.4
- 117.5
- 017.6
C. Campher
3 (11)
H. Tector
17 (36)
R. Mendis
5-0-16-1
17.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
On off, defended.
17.5
1
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
Harry Tector steps out and then pushes it towards mid off who is a little deep, a single taken.
17.4
0
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
Another one down the leg side. Left alone.
17.3
4
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
FOUR! Nicely swept! On the pads, this is swept fine on the leg side for a boundary.
17.2
1
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
Shorter and on off, this is pushed wide of mid off for one.
17.1
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
Flatter and on off, defended.
End Of The Over 17 : 42/5
1 Runs
- 016.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 016.4
- 116.5
- 016.6
H. Tector
12 (33)
C. Campher
2 (8)
P. Jayasuriya
9-1-22-2
16.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
The tempter to end, well outside off and full. Left alone.
16.5
1
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
First run of this session! Slightly shorter and on middle, this is worked on the leg side for one.
16.4
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
On off, defended.
16.3
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
Pushes it through and bowls it on off, blocked.
16.2
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
Another one nicely tossed up on the stumps, kept out.
16.1
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Curtis Campher
Tosses it up on middle, defended.
We are back for the afternoon session, Curtis Campher and Harry Tector will resume their innings. Prabath Jayasuriya to begin. Here we go...
... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...
What a session for Sri Lanka. They are five wickets away to win the match. Ireland are in serious trouble as they are finding it very difficult to play spin. Just like the first innings, it was Vishwa Fernando who gave the perfect start before Prabath Jayasuriya took the matter into his hands. Ireland lost three remaining wickets in the first innings and the proceeding continued as they kept on losing wickets in the follow-on as well. Ireland still need 407 runs to win. Harry Tector is still out there and there is still enough batting left but will Prabath Jayasuriya let them breathe with ease? We will find out in the second session. Stay tuned.
End Of The Over 16 : 41/5
1 Runs
- W 15.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 115.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
H. Tector
12 (32)
C. Campher
1 (3)
R. Mendis
4-0-10-1
15.6
0
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
Full and on middle. Tector skips down and keeps it out. That will be Lunch.
15.5
0
Ramesh Mendis To Harry Tector
Tossed up on middle, defended.
15.4
1
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
Tossed up on middle. Curtis Campher whips it to square leg for a single.
15.3
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
Too full and on off, Curtis Campher blocks.
15.2
0
Ramesh Mendis To Curtis Campher
Flat and on off, blocked out.
15.1
W
Ramesh Mendis To Peter Moor OUT!
OUT! GONE! Tossed up on middle. Moor goes back and flicks it to short leg who was stranding right up. Nishan Madushka there gets low and stretches his right hand out to hold on. That came quickly but Nishan Madushka holds it well. Sri Lanka too good for Ireland at the moment.
End Of The Over 15 : 40/4
2 Runs
- 214.1
- 014.2
- 014.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
H. Tector
12 (30)
P. Moor
0 (4)
P. Jayasuriya
8-1-21-2
14.6
0
Prabath Jayasuriya To Harry Tector
An arm ball on middle. Tector defends it well.