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3rd ODI, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
, Mar 01, 2020
307
(50.0/50)
301/9
(50.0/50)
Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 6 runs
% Chance to Win
SL
WI
Inn Break
That is it from an entertaining ODI leg, Sri Lanka have dominated this. Time to move onto the shortest format of the game. The 2-match T20I series starts on Wednesday, 4th March. The first game will be played at Pallekele. That game begins at 1900 local (1330 GMT). Join us for that one. Till then, take care!
Dimuth Karunaratne, the Sri Lankan skipper, credits Angelo Mathews and Wanindu Hasaranga for bowling well and adds that the team worked well together. Says that he feels that everyone did the right things, all the batters, fast bowlers, spinners. Credits Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis for their wonderful innings in the second ODI while also heaping praise on Angelo Mathews who has been outstanding. Karunaratne says that they have never seen Mathews like that and says that even though he is the eldest member of the team, he is someone who is very energetic on the field. Ends by thanking the crowd for their support.
West Indies skipper, Kieron Pollard says that it is disappointing to finish on the wrong side. Tells they fell short and had it been 280-290 it would have been a different story. Credits the batters for their efforts and says it is a group thing for them. Tells there should be consistency and they were inconsistent in terms of taking pace of the ball. Tells that they are looking for the T20Is and hopes they can come out and show the intent as they have a few guys coming in for that series who have played T20 cricket in different parts of the world.
PLAYER OF THE SERIES was a tough call but in the end it is WANINDU HASARANGA. The leggie says he is extremely happy and will continue working hard for his country. On his leg spin bowling, Hasaranga says that he is adjusting his pace and trying to bowl variations. On his thoughts of playing Test cricket, Hasaranga says he would love to play that format.
ANGELO MATHEWS IS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his fantastic bowling performance. Mathews starts by saying that he had a horrible series with the bat. Adds that as soon as he knew Nuwan Pradeep was injured, he prepared himself knowing he will have to bowl a few extra overs. Adds that his experience of playing in T20 leagues around the world helped him in the death overs.
Isuru Udana is down for a quick chat. He starts by saying that it was a very close match. Adds that the wicket was a bit on the slower side, and after scoring over 300, they were confident that they would defend it. Mentions that Pollard did well and his wicket was crucial. On his death bowling, Udana says that his plan is to bowl wide as the batters are moving a lot in their crease. Ends by saying that this is a much-needed series win and the whole team is very happy with this clean sweep. Stay tuned for the presentation...
The Lankan bowling was good in patches. They struggled initially for wickets but hung in there. The hosts also lost Nuwan Pradeep due to an injury but in a way that brought the best out of Dimuth Karunaratne, the skipper. His bowling changes were shrewd and Angelo Mathews stepped up to show his true class. He finished with a 4-wicket haul and his calm approach helped Sri Lanka in coming up trumps. Earlier in the day, it was a collective batting show by the Islanders to post a total in excess of 300 on the board and their bowlers eventually did just enough to edge out West Indies.
Outstanding game of cricket! It was the battle of nerves towards the end and the Lankan Lions did well to hold theirs. The run chase was going well for West Indies as their openers laid a strong platform with a century partnership. Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard took it forward and the touring team eased into a good position. However, Sri Lanka made a strong comeback after that. The run out of Darren Bravo which also triggered a bit of controversy (related to the usage of DRS for Pollard's lbw) and that spiced up the contest. The dismissal of Kieron Pollard hurt the West Indian chances badly as it was followed by wickets at regular intervals. When Fabian Allen arrived in the middle, the Caribbean boys needed 55 off 28 balls and were under the pump. Allen though decided to give it a shot and started to punish the Lankan bowling. His scintillating cameo brought the equation down to 13 off 6 balls but unfortunately Fabian failed to take his team over the line.
Phew! What an entertaining run chase to close this ODI series! Sri Lanka have achieved the clean sweep but they were given a big scare by Fabian Allen. But let's talk about Angelo Mathews first. It was vintage stuff from the experienced campaigner. He showed once again that he is not done yet and the fire is still burning. The crowd in Kandy is going mad. Their dressing room is pumped up. There is joy writ large on the face of Mickey Arthur. Electric atmosphere. Wins like these lift the morale of the team immensely. Handshakes all around. The Lankan players are smiling and now exchanging pleasantries with the West Indian players.
49.6
0
Angelo Mathews To Alzarri Joseph
Excellent last ball and final over from Mathews. Full and slow outside off, Alzarri throws his bat at it but cannot connect. SRI LANKA WIN BY 6 RUNS!
49.5
1
Angelo Mathews To Sheldon Cottrell
Full on off and middle, Cottrell flicks it and takes a single. West Indies cannot win this but a six can see them tie this game.
49.4
0
Angelo Mathews To Sheldon Cottrell
Another dot and this should be it. Fuller outside off, Sheldon swings at it with everything behind it. Had he connected then it would have cleared the park but unfortunately he does not.
49.4
wd
Angelo Mathews To Sheldon Cottrell
WIDE! Smart play by Cottrell. Slower delivery wide outside off, Sheldon thinks about playing it but sees it is outside the tramline so he leaves it. Wided by the umpire.
49.3
0
Angelo Mathews To Sheldon Cottrell
Swing and a miss. Good length delivery outside off, Angelo once again rolls his fingers on it. Cottrell swings but connects with thin air.
Sheldon Cottrell is the last man in for West Indies. Can he pull off a miracle for the visitors?
49.2
W
Angelo Mathews To Fabian Allen OUT!
OUT! Allen holes out! This should be the end of the run chase as the dangerous Allen is out of here. Full on off, Allen heaves it on the leg side, the ball goes very high in the air but this is not a small ground. It goes straight to deep mid-wicket. Kusal Mendis there does not lose the sight of the ball and takes a good catch inside the rope. Mathews has the last laugh and would you believe it, he has a 4-fer. 9 needed off 4 balls now.
49.1
4
Angelo Mathews To Fabian Allen
FOUR! Perfect start to the over. 9 needed off 5 now. Good length ball outside off, Allen punches it over extra cover for a boundary.
13 needed off the final over. Angelo Mathews to bowl it with Fabian Allen on strike.
End Of The Over 49 : 295/8
10 Runs
- 148.1
- W 48.2
- 648.3
- W 48.4
- 148.5
- 048.6
A. Joseph
0 (1)
F. Allen
33 (13)
T. Perera
7.3-0-54-0
48.6
0
Thisara Perera To Alzarri Joseph
Full toss on middle and leg, Joseph swings at it but only gets it to deep square leg. Allen does not take a run.
48.5
1
Thisara Perera To Fabian Allen
On middle, Allen flicks it to the leg side and takes a single. Free Hit delivery for Alzarri. He has the freedom to do whatever he wants.
Alzarri Joseph is the new man in. He was receiving instructions from Kieron Pollard as he was coming out of the dressing room. West Indies need 14 runs off 8 balls. Can the Windies pull it off?
48.4
W
Thisara Perera To Fabian Allen OUT!
OUT! Run out! Fuller on off, Allen hits it wide of long off and calls for two straightaway. Wanindu Hasaranga gets to the ball quickly and sends a decent throw to the bowler's end. Thisara collects it and dislodges the bails. Once again the T.V. umpire is called for and once again the batter is found short of his crease. Chase walks back without even facing a ball.
Run out appeal again! This time Roston Chase is the man in question. He too has gone for the double to put Allen back on strike. Replays come in and confirm that Chase is well short.
48.3
6
Thisara Perera To Fabian Allen
SIX! Allen has demolished it. Full on off, Allen smokes it over long off and sends it over the ropes. Much-needed for the tourists.
Roston Chase is the new man in.
48.2
W
Thisara Perera To Fabian Allen OUT!
OUT! Run out! Walsh's dive is not enough to save him but Allen will be on strike. Low full toss on middle and off, Allen hits it to the left of long off. Allen wants to keep the strike so he calls for two straightaway. Substitute, Dasun Shanaka gets to the ball quickly and sends a very good throw at the bowler's end. Thisara Perera whips the bails off as Allen puts in the dive. The umpire goes to the T.V. umpire and replays show Walsh is just short.
Run out appeal! Hayden Walsh is the man in question. Replays roll in and confirm that Walsh has to walk back.
48.1
1
Thisara Perera To Hayden Walsh
Very full and wide outside off, Walsh taps it towards covers and gets a single to give the strike to the dangerous Fabian Allen.
Thisara Perera comes on to bowl the penultimate over. 6.3-0-44-0, his figures so far.
End Of The Over 48 : 285/6
10 Runs
- W 47.1
- 247.2
- 647.3
- 147.4
- 047.5
- 147.6
H. Walsh
1 (2)
F. Allen
24 (9)
A. Mathews
9-0-53-3
47.6
1
Angelo Mathews To Hayden Walsh
Single to end the over. Back of a length ball on off, Walsh pulls it and gets a single. Mathews and Sri Lanka won't mind that. 10 off the over. 23 needed off the last 2.
47.5
0
Angelo Mathews To Hayden Walsh
Swing and a miss. Fuller outside off, Walsh throws his bat but fails to connect.
47.4
1
Angelo Mathews To Fabian Allen
DROPPED! How crucial will this turn out to be? Good length ball outside off, Allen throws his bat but gets a thick outside edge. Perera dives to his right and gets his gloves on it but he fails to hold on. Single taken.
47.3
6
Angelo Mathews To Fabian Allen
SIX! Going, going and gone. Full on middle and off, it is once again an off-pace delivery. Allen swings his bat at it and Mendis at long on feels he has a chance. The ball keeps everyone waiting and teasingly it goes over the ropes for a maximum.
47.2
2
Angelo Mathews To Fabian Allen
Full on off, Allen pulls it towards deep square leg and gets a couple.
Hayden Walsh is the new man in.
47.1
W
Angelo Mathews To Jason Holder OUT!
OUT! Caught! Holder holes out and once again it is Mathews who has done the damage. Another slower ball and that means another wicket for Mathews. Slower ball bowled on the shorter side of the pitch. Holder looks to pull but misreads the pace of the ball. He ends up hitting it to Kusal Mendis at deep mid-wicket. Perfect start to the over for Sri Lanka, sorry one for West Indies.
End Of The Over 47 : 275/5
15 Runs
- 146.1
- 646.2
- 246.3
- 246.4
- 446.5
- 046.6
F. Allen
15 (6)
J. Holder
8 (5)
I. Udana
10-0-76-1
46.6
0
Isuru Udana To Fabian Allen
Play and a miss. Good length ball outside off, Allen looks to hit but misses. 15 off the over. 33 needed off the last 3 now.
46.5
4
Isuru Udana To Fabian Allen
FOUR! Squeezed away. Full and wide outside off, Allen squeezes it through third man and gets a boundary.
46.4
2
Isuru Udana To Fabian Allen
Good length ball around off, Allen punches it through covers and gets a couple.
46.3
2
Isuru Udana To Fabian Allen
Fuller on off and middle, Allen plays it wide of long on and gets a couple.
46.2
6
Isuru Udana To Fabian Allen
SIX! That is some shot from Allen and this match is not over by any stretch of imagination. Full and wide outside off, Allen swings and slams it over covers for a biggie.
46.1
1
Isuru Udana To Jason Holder
Full and wide outside off, Holder shuffles across to his stumps and hits it to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 46 : 260/5
11 Runs
- 445.1
- W 45.2
- 445.3
- 145.4
- 145.5
- 145.6
J. Holder
7 (4)
F. Allen
1 (1)
A. Mathews
8-0-43-2
45.6
1
Angelo Mathews To Jason Holder
Full ball on middle and off, pushed down to long off for a single. Holder retains strike for the next over.
45.5
1
Angelo Mathews To Fabian Allen
Good length ball outside off, Allen guides it towards short third man for a single.
45.4
1
Angelo Mathews To Jason Holder
Good length ball outside off, Holder looks to push it towards the off side but gets an inside edge on it. The ball goes to the left of the keeper who dives and stops it and the batters steal a single.
45.3
4
Angelo Mathews To Jason Holder
FOUR! Pulled away! Back of a length ball on middle, Holder rocks back and slams it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
45.2
W
Angelo Mathews To Kieron Pollard OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! A good catch by Udana and skipper Kieron Pollard has to walk back. Length ball on middle, Pollard looks to pull but gets a top edge on this one. The ball goes high in the air and Udana calls for it. He rushes in from mid on and just about gets under the ball near the pitch as it comes down. Udana pouches the ball diving forward and he has dismissed the West Indian skipper. Fabian Allen will be the man who has come in to replace his skipper.
45.1
4
Angelo Mathews To Kieron Pollard
FOUR! Pollard is onto Mathews straightaway! Length ball outside off, Pollard smashes this ball over covers and the ball goes into the fence on the bounce.
Angelo Mathews is back into the attack. 7-0-32-1, his figures so far.
End Of The Over 45 : 249/4
8 Runs
- 044.1
- 144.2
- 144.3
- 444.4
- 044.5
- 1 WD 44.6
- 144.6
K. Pollard
45 (48)
J. Holder
1 (1)
I. Udana
9-0-61-1
44.6
1
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
Full ball on off, Pollard pushes the ball down to long off powerfully and the batters take one. Pollard takes strike for the next over.
44.6
wd
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
Wide! Way wide outside off, Pollard looks to get bat on ball but misses again. This is a clear wide delivery and the umpire calls it.
44.5
0
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
Opportunity missed by Pollard! This time it was a full toss but outside off, right near the tramline. Pollard looks to get bat on ball but misses.
44.4
4
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
FOUR! Bad ball by Udana and Pollard has punished him rightfully. A full toss near the pads, Pollard just helps it towards square leg in the gap for a boundary.
44.3
1
Isuru Udana To Jason Holder
Udana bowls a slower delivery on the pads, Holder flicks this one towards mid-wicket and bags a single.
44.2
1
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
Another very full ball this time outside off, Pollard drives it powerfully towards cover but the man there stops it. A single taken though.
44.1
0
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
Udana bowls a wonderful yorker wide outside off, Pollard looks to get bat on ball but misses.
End Of The Over 44 : 241/4
2 Runs
- 143.1
- 043.2
- 043.3
- W 43.4
- 043.5
- 143.6
K. Pollard
39 (43)
J. Holder
0 (0)
W. Hasaranga
10-0-41-1
43.6
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Kieron Pollard
Shorter on middle and off, Pollard punches it towards long on and keeps the strike.
43.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Kieron Pollard
Floated on off, Pollard blocks it.
Jason Holder is the new man in.
43.4
W
Wanindu Hasaranga To Kieron Pollard OUT!
OUT! Run Out! Pollard is lucky to survive but Bravo is not. Coming to this action-packed delivery - The West Indian skipper looks to defend by pressing forward but misses and gets hit on the pads. The Sri Lankan players go up in a huge appeal but the umpire turns it down. The Sri Lankan players think they have their man. The ball meanwhile goes to the leg side. Bravo comes out looking to steal a leg bye but Pollard sends him back. Kusal Perera gets to the ball and sends the throw at the bowler's end where Dimuth Karunaratne whips the bails off. Darren Bravo is found short and is walking off after a brief chat with Pollard. Pollard is then having a word with the umpire and so are the Sri Lankan players. The home team wants to refer the lbw decision as they think they have the back of Pollard. Kieron feels that the time is up to take the DRS. The umpire clears the air and allows them to take the review. Ball Tracker rolls in and it shows that the pitching is in line, the impact is umpire's call and the ball is clipping the leg pole. Sri Lanka don't lose their review but Pollard survives. Time for the T.V. umpire to check Bravo's run out and he is short of his crease.
What has happened here? A huge shout for an lbw goes up which has been turned down by the umpire. Darren Bravo looks for a run but is sent back as Kusal Perera sends the throw at the bowler's end. Karunaratne has broken the stumps and Bravo is caught short of the crease. Hang on, Sri Lanka want to review the lbw shout. Pollard feels that the time is up to do that. The Lankan players are surrounding the official and they have been granted their wish. DRS time! Bravo is almost near the boundary line. Let's watch the replays...
43.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Kieron Pollard
Flighted on off, Pollard blocks it off the front foot.
43.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Kieron Pollard
Tossed up outside off, Pollard looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a stifled appeal but the umpire is not interested. The impact looked to be outside off.
43.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Darren Bravo
Floated on off, Bravo defends it with soft hands and gets a single.
End Of The Over 43 : 239/3
16 Runs
- 242.1
- 142.2
- 142.3
- 142.4
- 642.5
- 1 WD 42.6
- 442.6
K. Pollard
38 (38)
D. Bravo
7 (11)
I. Udana
8-0-53-1
42.6
4
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
FOUR! Big over for West Indies. 16 runs from it. Much-needed for the tourists. Good length ball on off, Pollard pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket and gets a boundary. 69 needed in 42 now.
42.6
wd
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
WIDE! Bouncer goes wayward. It is too high and way too wide outside off. On the wrong side of the tramline and it has been wided by the umpire.
42.5
6
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
SIX! Pollard has unleashed one there. Bouncer from Udana. Pollard was expecting it so he goes on his back foot and pulls it over backward square leg for a bouncer.
42.4
1
Isuru Udana To Darren Bravo
Length ball outside off, Bravo nudges it towards cover for another run.
42.3
1
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
Length ball on off, Pollard pulls it towards long on and gets only a single.
42.2
1
Isuru Udana To Darren Bravo
Fuller on middle, Darren milks it to long on and gets to the other end.
42.1
2
Isuru Udana To Darren Bravo
Good length ball outside off, Darren Bravo punches it wide of cover. The fielder from sweeper cover runs to his left and saves it before the ropes with a dive. Only two taken by the batters as Bravo slipped while going for the second.
End Of The Over 42 : 223/3
3 Runs
- 1 B 41.1
- 041.2
- 041.3
- 141.4
- 141.5
- 041.6
K. Pollard
27 (35)
D. Bravo
3 (8)
W. Hasaranga
9-0-39-1
41.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Kieron Pollard
Tossed up on off, KP blocks it to get through the over.
41.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Darren Bravo
Flat and short on off, Bravo nudges it to the off side off his back foot and gets a run.
41.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Kieron Pollard
Darted on the pads, Pollard turns it towards mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
41.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Kieron Pollard
Flighted on off, Pollard defends it off the front foot.
41.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Kieron Pollard
Googly outside off. Pollard looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a stifled appeal but nothing from the umpire. There was an inside edge on it as it is confirmed by replays later on.
41.1
b
Wanindu Hasaranga To Darren Bravo
Missed stumping chance. Flighted outside off, Bravo lunges forward and looks to play it on the on side. He misses it and Perera behind the stump fails to gather it as Bravo was out of his crease. The ball goes towards third man and they steal a bye.
End Of The Over 41 : 220/3
1 Runs
- 040.1
- 040.2
- 140.3
- 040.4
- 040.5
- 040.6
K. Pollard
26 (31)
D. Bravo
2 (6)
I. Udana
7-0-37-1
40.6
0
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
Another dot. Superb over from Udana just a single off it. Back of a length delivery outside off, Pollard throws his bat at it but all he connects is with thin air. 88 needed off 54 now.
40.5
0
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
Brilliant bowling. Isuru is mixing it up really well here. Bouncer followed bu the slower ball. It is outside off, Pollard swings but misses.
40.4
0
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
Bouncer! It is a well-directed one as well but Pollard ducks under it.
40.3
1
Isuru Udana To Darren Bravo
Another slower ball and once again Bravo misreads it. This is full on middle and off, Darren looks to flick but does so uppishly off the inner half of his bat towards square leg for a single.
40.2
0
Isuru Udana To Darren Bravo
Clever bowling from Udana. He takes the pace off the ball completely and bowls it slightly fuller outside off, Darren looks to play it on the off side but misses.
40.1
0
Isuru Udana To Darren Bravo
Length delivery around off, Bravo strokes it to the right of the point fielder. The fielder there dives and saves runs for his side.
Powerplay 3 has been signaled! Now 5 fielders can be placed outside the ring till the end of the game. Isuru Udana to inaugurate the final Powerplay.
End Of The Over 40 : 219/3
3 Runs
- 139.1
- 1 LB 39.2
- W 39.3
- 039.4
- 039.5
- 139.6
D. Bravo
1 (3)
K. Pollard
26 (28)
A. Mathews
7-0-32-1
39.6
1
Angelo Mathews To Darren Bravo
Back of a length again and on off, this is pushed through covers for one.
39.5
0
Angelo Mathews To Darren Bravo
One more slower one on off, Bravo looks to drive but it goes off the outside edge towards short third man.
39.4
0
Angelo Mathews To Darren Bravo
Good length and on off, this is eased to point.
Darren Bravo walks out to bat.
39.3
W
Angelo Mathews To Nicholas Pooran OUT!
OUT! Straight to the man! Mathews has got the well-set Pooran! Another twist in this game. It is a slower one around off, Pooran hits it uppishly but straight to the man at covers. Shanaka, the substitute, makes no mistake. Pooran dismisses just after he gets to his fifty. Lanka back in the game. 90 needed in 63.
39.2
lb
Angelo Mathews To Kieron Pollard
On the pads, the batter looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. It rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
39.1
1
Angelo Mathews To Nicholas Pooran
Slower one outside off, Pooran chops it towards the keeper and takes off. The run is completed. He gets to his fifty. Another excellent knock from him but he needs to be there till the end. He knows he needs to get the job done.
End Of The Over 39 : 216/2
10 Runs
- 438.1
- 038.2
- 138.3
- 138.4
- 438.5
- 038.6
K. Pollard
26 (27)
N. Pooran
49 (59)
T. Perera
6.3-0-44-0
38.6
0
Thisara Perera To Kieron Pollard
Outside off, Pollard goes after it but fails to put bat on ball.
38.5
4
Thisara Perera To Kieron Pollard
FOUR! A full toss and put away! On the pads, Pollard whips it wide of the square leg fielder and it reaches the fence.
38.4
1
Thisara Perera To Nicholas Pooran
A slower short ball on off, Pooran mistimes it towards square leg for one.
38.3
1
Thisara Perera To Kieron Pollard
Shorter and outside off, this is mistimed towards mid off for one.
38.2
0
Thisara Perera To Kieron Pollard
Fuller and around off, it is jammed out to covers.
38.1
4
Thisara Perera To Kieron Pollard
EDGY FOUR! Shorter in length and outside off, Pollard looks to go big but gets an inside edge and it goes down to the fine leg fence.
End Of The Over 38 : 206/2
8 Runs
- 037.1
- 137.2
- 437.3
- 037.4
- 237.5
- 137.6
K. Pollard
17 (22)
N. Pooran
48 (58)
A. Mathews
6-0-30-0
37.6
1
Angelo Mathews To Kieron Pollard
A single to end a very good over for the Windies! On off, this is pushed towards mid off for one.
37.5
2
Angelo Mathews To Kieron Pollard
Good running! On the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket. It is in the gap and two runs results.
37.4
0
Angelo Mathews To Kieron Pollard
Good length and on off, this is pushed to mid off.
37.3
4
Angelo Mathews To Kieron Pollard
FOUR! Powered! Mathews bowls it short and that would surely not trouble Pollard at his pace. He hammers the ball through square leg and bags a boundary. 200 up for West Indies.
37.2
1
Angelo Mathews To Nicholas Pooran
Shorter one and outside off, Pooran cuts but mistimes it towards point for one.
37.1
0
Angelo Mathews To Nicholas Pooran
Length and it is a slower one. Pooran pushes it to covers.
Angelo Mathews is back into the attack!
End Of The Over 37 : 198/2
3 Runs
- 036.1
- 036.2
- 136.3
- 236.4
- 036.5
- 036.6
K. Pollard
10 (18)
N. Pooran
47 (56)
T. Perera
5.3-0-34-0
36.6
0
Thisara Perera To Kieron Pollard
Good work by the keeper! This is shorter and outside off, Pollard looks to pull but gets an inside edge. It goes to the left of Perera who dives and saves a boundary. So it seems like Pollard is going for it. 110 needed in 78 balls.
36.5
0
Thisara Perera To Kieron Pollard
Outside off, this is guided towards point.
36.4
2
Thisara Perera To Kieron Pollard
Pollard comes down the track and Perera bowls it short. It is worked behind square on the leg side for two.
The physio is out to have a look. He is going off now. Thisara Perera is given the ball. He will continue the over.
36.3
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Nicholas Pooran
A slower short ball on middle, it is pulled through mid-wicket for one. Now then, Pradeep is holding his left leg and seems in a lot of pain. Not good. He has six overs left, this could be a match-turning moment.
36.2
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Nicholas Pooran
Very full and on off, Pooran jams it out towards the bowler.
36.1
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Nicholas Pooran
Good length and on off, it is pushed towards mid off.
Nuwan Pradeep is back on!
End Of The Over 36 : 195/2
8 Runs
- 035.1
- 2 B 35.2
- 035.3
- 035.4
- 135.5
- 5 WD 35.6
- 035.6
K. Pollard
8 (15)
N. Pooran
46 (53)
W. Hasaranga
8-0-37-1
35.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Kieron Pollard
A dot to end! On off, it stays a touch low. Pollard does well to keep it out. Good over for the Windies. 8 from it.
35.6
wd
Wanindu Hasaranga To Kieron Pollard
FIVE WIDES! It was mighty close though. It is a googly on leg pole. Pollard had shuffled way too across. He then looks to flick but misses. The keeper fails to collect it and it goes down to the fine leg fence.
35.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
A single as this is worked through mid-wicket.
35.4
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
Good fielding! Just what you need when the opposition is under a little pressure. Pooran brings out the reverse sweep. He hits it fine on the off side. The fielder at short third man dives and saves it.
35.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
Flatter and on off, it is pushed towards covers.
35.2
b
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
Missed stumping? Very harsh to say that! This is tossed up on leg pole. Pooran looks to force it through the off side but it turns back viciously. Perera has no chance and it goes down towards fine leg for two. Byes signaled.
35.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
Very full and on off, it is hit to mid off.
DRINKS!
End Of The Over 35 : 187/2
2 Runs
- 234.1
- 034.2
- 034.3
- 034.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
K. Pollard
8 (14)
N. Pooran
45 (48)
I. Udana
6-0-36-1
34.6
0
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
Good end to the over! Looks to bowl a yorker but ends up bowling a low full toss. Pollard jams it out. 121 needed in 90.
34.5
0
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
Well bowled! Just the two runs from the over so far. A slower one on off, it is kept out nicely.
34.4
0
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
One more bumper! Pollard does not fiddle with it. Second bumper of the over which means he can't bowl anymore above the shoulder in this over.
34.3
0
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
One more short ball and on middle, Pollard keeps it out.
34.2
0
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
That is a brute of a delivery! Took off from nowehere. Slightly short and on middle, Pollard looks to fend at it but the ball keeps on rising. In the end, he lets it go over him.
34.1
2
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
Shorter and on middle, Pollard hops and works it through square leg. Easy two taken.
End Of The Over 34 : 185/2
2 Runs
- 233.1
- 033.2
- 033.3
- 033.4
- 033.5
- 033.6
N. Pooran
45 (48)
K. Pollard
6 (8)
W. Hasaranga
7-0-31-1
33.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
One more dot! On middle, this is pushed towards mid-wicket. Excellent over.
33.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
Another tossed up ball on middle, Pooran keeps it out.
33.4
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
On middle, defended nicely.
33.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
Flatter and around off, Pooran goes back to defend but it goes off the outer half towards point.
33.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
On off, it is pushed towards covers.
33.1
2
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
Poor effort in the field! On the pads, it is worked towards short fine leg. The fielder there run to his left, slides but fails to stop it. Two taken. Dhananjaya looks to be in pain now. He is limping at the moment.
Wanindu Hasaranga is back! Sri Lanka sense they need a wicket and they have gone to their main man.
End Of The Over 33 : 183/2
7 Runs
- 132.1
- 232.2
- 132.3
- 032.4
- 232.5
- 132.6
N. Pooran
43 (42)
K. Pollard
6 (8)
I. Udana
5-0-34-1
32.6
1
Isuru Udana To Nicholas Pooran
A single to end! On middle, this is pushed down to long on.
32.5
2
Isuru Udana To Nicholas Pooran
Two is the call and they get it easily! Fuller and around off, it is a slower one. Pooran strokes it through covers for two.
32.4
0
Isuru Udana To Nicholas Pooran
A dot! Shorter and outside off, it is cut to point.
32.3
1
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
32.2
2
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
On the body, Pollard works it fine on the leg side and takes two.
32.1
1
Isuru Udana To Nicholas Pooran
Shorter and on middle, this is pushed down to long on for one.
End Of The Over 32 : 176/2
3 Runs
- 131.1
- 131.2
- 031.3
- 131.4
- 031.5
- 031.6
K. Pollard
3 (6)
N. Pooran
39 (38)
de Silva
5-0-13-0
31.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Kieron Pollard
One more dot! On the pads, it is worked towards short fine leg.
31.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Kieron Pollard
On middle, Pollard works it to mid-wicket.
31.4
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Nicholas Pooran
Shorter and on off, this is pushed down to long on for one.
31.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Nicholas Pooran
Risky shot! That came in with the angle from outside off, Pooran cuts it off the off pole to point.
31.2
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Kieron Pollard
On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.
31.1
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Nicholas Pooran
Just wide! Almost another! This is tossed up on off, Pooran drives it uppishly but just wide of the cover fielder and down to long off for one.
End Of The Over 31 : 173/2
4 Runs
- 130.1
- 130.2
- W 30.3
- 030.4
- 030.5
- 230.6
K. Pollard
2 (3)
N. Pooran
37 (35)
I. Udana
4-0-27-1
30.6
2
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
Pollard gets off the mark! This is worked of his hips through square leg. They take one and go for the second. Complete it with ease. A successful over from Udana.
30.5
0
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
One more short ball, it is angling away from off. Pollard evades it. Very good bowling from Udana.
30.4
0
Isuru Udana To Kieron Pollard
A sharp short ball on off, Pollard watches it go through to the keeper.
Kieron Pollard has promoted himself up the order. The skipper has decided to take the responsibility on himself.
30.3
W
Isuru Udana To Shai Hope OUT!
OUT! In the air... taken! Excellent bowling change from the Lankan skipper. They needed a wicket and Udana provides it. A lovely slower one on middle, Hope is a touch early in his flick shot. Maybe the ball just came off slow from the surface and hence, the leading edge was taken. It lobs towards short mid-wicket where Mendis takes a dolly. A good innings from Hope comes to an end. Is this the opening Sri Lanka needed?
30.2
1
Isuru Udana To Nicholas Pooran
On middle, this is hit down to long on for an easy run.
30.1
1
Isuru Udana To Shai Hope
On middle, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.
Isuru Udana comes back into the attack!
End Of The Over 30 : 169/1
3 Runs
- 029.1
- 129.2
- 029.3
- 129.4
- 129.5
- 029.6
N. Pooran
36 (34)
S. Hope
71 (86)
de Silva
4-0-10-0
29.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Nicholas Pooran
A dot to end! Slower through the air and on off, Pooran pushes it to the right of de Silva who dives and stops it.
29.5
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Shai Hope
Another single as this is stroked down to long on.
29.4
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Nicholas Pooran
This is punched down to long off for one.
29.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Nicholas Pooran
One more ball on off, Pooran pushes it to covers.
29.2
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Shai Hope
This is worked with the turn through square leg for one.
29.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Shai Hope
On middle, kept out.
End Of The Over 29 : 166/1
5 Runs
- 028.1
- 128.2
- 228.3
- 028.4
- 128.5
- 128.6
S. Hope
69 (83)
N. Pooran
35 (31)
W. Hasaranga
6-0-29-1
28.6
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
Another single to end as this is worked down to long on.
28.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
Shorter and around off, this is pushed back past the bowler and down to long on for one.
28.4
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
On off, Pooran guides it to point.
28.3
2
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
Nicely played! On the pads, this is swept behind square on the leg side for a couple.
28.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
A low full toss, this is carved out towards deep point for one.
28.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
Floats it up on off, Hope strokes it to covers.
End Of The Over 28 : 161/1
3 Runs
- 127.1
- 127.2
- 127.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
N. Pooran
32 (28)
S. Hope
67 (80)
de Silva
3-0-7-0
27.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Nicholas Pooran
On off, Pooran drops it towards cover and sets off. He is sent back by his partner.
27.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Nicholas Pooran
Fired on the pads, it is worked to mid-wicket.
27.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Nicholas Pooran
Flatter and around off, Pooran goes back and pushes it to covers.
27.3
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Shai Hope
One more single as this is nudged around the corner.
27.2
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Nicholas Pooran
Slower through the air around off, it is pushed through covers for one.
27.1
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Shai Hope
On off, this is worked through square leg for one.
End Of The Over 27 : 158/1
10 Runs
- 126.1
- 126.2
- 126.3
- 126.4
- 026.5
- 626.6
N. Pooran
31 (24)
S. Hope
65 (78)
W. Hasaranga
5-0-24-1
26.6
6
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
SIX! That is huge! Right in the zone for Pooran. Full and on off, Pooran tonks it over the mid off fielder and it goes all the way. Huge hit that and one which releases the pressure that was building.
26.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
The googly, Pooran picks it this time and pushes it to mid off.
26.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
Slightly shorter in length, this is whipped down to long on for one.
26.3
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
26.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
Gets this one to drift in nicely from off. Hope eases it down to long on for one. 150 up for the Windies.
26.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
Shot! Just for one though! Outside off, this is eased through covers for one.
End Of The Over 26 : 148/1
1 Runs
- 025.1
- 025.2
- 125.3
- 025.4
- 025.5
- 025.6
S. Hope
63 (76)
N. Pooran
23 (20)
de Silva
2-0-4-0
25.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Shai Hope
One more brilliant over comes to an end! The last ball is worked towards square leg.
25.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Shai Hope
On middle, this is pushed back to the bowler.
25.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Shai Hope
Soft leading edge! On middle and angling away. Hope looks to work it against the angle but gets a soft leading edge towards covers.
25.3
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Nicholas Pooran
A single now as this is eased down to long off.
25.2
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Nicholas Pooran
Extra bounce now! Shorter and around off, Pooran looks to cut but then due to the extra bounce, he guides it to point.
25.1
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Nicholas Pooran
That stays a touch low! On middle, Pooran gets his bat down in time and works it to mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 25 : 147/1
2 Runs
- 124.1
- 024.2
- 124.3
- 024.4
- 024.5
- 024.6
S. Hope
63 (73)
N. Pooran
22 (17)
W. Hasaranga
4-0-14-1
24.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
Three dots in a row! Back-to-back good overs for Sri Lanka. On off, this is hit back hard towards the bowler who dives to his left and stops it. 161 needed in 150 balls.
24.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
One more dot as this is pushed back to the bowler.
24.4
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
On off, kept out.
24.3
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
In the air... safe! Tossed up on middle, Pooran looks to go straight but it goes off the outer half towards deep point for one.
24.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
Flatter and around off, this is pushed towards cover.
24.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
Fuller and on middle, this is pushed down to long off for one.
End Of The Over 24 : 145/1
3 Runs
- 123.1
- 123.2
- 023.3
- 023.4
- 023.5
- 123.6
S. Hope
62 (69)
N. Pooran
21 (15)
de Silva
1-0-3-0
23.6
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Shai Hope
A single to end a tidy over from Dhananjaya. On middle, this is worked down to long on for one.
23.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Shai Hope
Flats it up on off, Hope pushes it back to the bowler.
23.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Shai Hope
On middle, kept out.
23.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva To Shai Hope
One the pads, this is worked behind square on the leg side. The batters think of a run but then bail out.
23.2
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Nicholas Pooran
Just over! Flatter and on middle, Pooran hits it over the bowler's head and down to long on for one.
23.1
1
Dhananjaya de Silva To Shai Hope
Flatter and on middle, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.
Dhananjaya de Silva is on now!
End Of The Over 23 : 142/1
3 Runs
- 022.1
- 022.2
- 122.3
- 122.4
- 022.5
- 122.6
S. Hope
60 (64)
N. Pooran
20 (14)
W. Hasaranga
3-0-12-1
22.6
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
A little too full again, this is pushed down to long on for one.
22.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
Flatter and around off, kept out.
22.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
On middle, Pooran works it through mid-wicket for one.
22.3
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
Very full and on middle, it is hit down to long on for one.
22.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
Flatter and on off, it is pushed to the left of Hasaranga who dives and stops it.
22.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
A huge shout but nothing! Hope comes down the track and looks to flick. He misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Going down leg.
End Of The Over 22 : 139/1
13 Runs
- 121.1
- 121.2
- 121.3
- 1 WD 21.4
- 121.4
- 421.5
- 421.6
N. Pooran
19 (13)
S. Hope
58 (59)
L. Sandakan
3-0-31-0
21.6
4
Lakshan Sandakan To Nicholas Pooran
FOUR MORE! Pooran looks in his elements! This time it is a little too full. Pooran says thank you very much and punishes Sandakan through covers. The change of ends does not work for Sandakan. Another expensive over from him.
21.5
4
Lakshan Sandakan To Nicholas Pooran
FOUR! Up and over! Brilliant shot! Used his feet and picked his spot to perfection. Pooran steps out and gets to the pitch of it. Saw mid on is in the ring so clears that fielder with ease.
21.4
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Shai Hope
On the bounce! Heart in the mouth moment for Hope there. He comes down the track and looks to go big but does not time it that well. It lands well short of long on. A single.
21.4
wd
Lakshan Sandakan To Shai Hope
WIDE! Slips this one down the leg side. Hope looks to sweep but misses.
21.3
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Nicholas Pooran
A lot of air given. It lands outside off. The batter hits it through covers and takes one.
21.2
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Shai Hope
Hope comes down the track and chips it towards long on for one.
21.1
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Nicholas Pooran
Full and outside off, this is hit through covers for one.
Lakshan Sandakan is back on! Change of ends for him.
End Of The Over 21 : 126/1
7 Runs
- 220.1
- 020.2
- 020.3
- 420.4
- 120.5
- 020.6
S. Hope
56 (57)
N. Pooran
9 (9)
W. Hasaranga
2-0-9-1
20.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
On off, kept out.
20.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
A single now as this is worked through mid-wicket. Good batting.
20.4
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
FOUR! Crunched! Fuller and around off, Pooran hammers it through covers and it races away to the fence. So the wicket did fall but the runs continue to flow.
20.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
BEAUTY! The googly, it is on off, Pooran fails to pick it. It turns away, in the end, Pooran lets it be.
20.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
On the pads, it is worked towards mid-wicket.
20.1
2
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
Outside off, Pooran drives it through covers and takes two.
End Of The Over 20 : 119/1
7 Runs
- 119.1
- 019.2
- 019.3
- 219.4
- 419.5
- 019.6
S. Hope
56 (56)
N. Pooran
2 (4)
A. Mathews
5-0-22-0
19.6
0
Angelo Mathews To Shai Hope
The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot.
19.5
4
Angelo Mathews To Shai Hope
FOUR! Finds the gap this time! Short and outside off, Hope thumps it through the covers and finds the boundary. 189 more needed from 181 balls.
19.4
2
Angelo Mathews To Shai Hope
Short and outside off, punched through the covers for a couple.
19.3
0
Angelo Mathews To Shai Hope
Outside off, punched straight to cover.
19.2
0
Angelo Mathews To Shai Hope
Full and around off, watchfully defended.
19.1
1
Angelo Mathews To Nicholas Pooran
Flicks this through mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 19 : 112/1
2 Runs
- 018.1
- 118.2
- W 18.3
- 018.4
- 018.5
- 118.6
N. Pooran
1 (3)
S. Hope
50 (51)
W. Hasaranga
1-0-2-1
18.6
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
Works this through the leg side for a single.
18.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
Another googly, outside off, Pooran lunges but misses. Kusal Perera whips the bails off and appeals for a stumping but it is not referred upstairs.
18.4
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Nicholas Pooran
Full toss, on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
Nicholas Pooran walks in at number 3, replacing Ambris.
18.3
W
Wanindu Hasaranga To Sunil Ambris OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! Foxed by the googly. It has taken 111 balls but Sri Lanka have their first breakthrough. The wrong 'un, outside off, Ambris goes back and looks to punch it through the off side. Misses, as the ball spins back in sharply, going between bat and pad to hit the timber. Nelson strikes. But Ambris has done his job. Can the rest build on this platform? 197 more needed from 189 balls.
18.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
HALF CENTURY FOR HOPE. Calm and sedate, as usual. Can he double this now? Full and outside off, Hope leans and drives it through the covers for a single.
18.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Shai Hope
Full and outside off, nice flight, watchfully played towards short mid-wicket.
Wanindu Hasaranga into action now. The reason the leggie was not introduced earlier was that he was off the field for a while. So he could not bowl till that time was elapsed after return.
End Of The Over 18 : 110/0
5 Runs
- 117.1
- 117.2
- 117.3
- 117.4
- 017.5
- 117.6
S. Hope
49 (49)
S. Ambris
60 (59)
A. Mathews
4-0-15-0
17.6
1
Angelo Mathews To Shai Hope
On middle and leg, worked through mid-wicket. The call is for two but they get only a single. The stand is now worth 110 from 108 balls.
17.5
0
Angelo Mathews To Shai Hope
Outside off, pushed straight to cover.
17.4
1
Angelo Mathews To Sunil Ambris
On middle, chipped down to long on for another single. 199 more needed from 194 balls. Ambris moves to 60 from 59 deliveries.
17.3
1
Angelo Mathews To Shai Hope
A length ball outside off, punched through the covers for one.
17.2
1
Angelo Mathews To Sunil Ambris
A touch short, helped through mid-wicket for a run.
17.1
1
Angelo Mathews To Shai Hope
Full and around off, worked through mid-wicket for a single.
DRINKS BREAK. This is some start from the visitors. They have handled pace quite well while Sandakan's 2 overs of spin have been costly for the Lankans. Is there dew on offer? Or too early to say? Ambris' counter-attack means that Hope is being allowed to take his time. But even then, his strike rate is decent. He is smartly churning the strike over and let his partner do all the talking. Sri Lanka would believe it is matter of one wicket, before the floodgates open.
End Of The Over 17 : 105/0
7 Runs
- 116.1
- 116.2
- 116.3
- 116.4
- 216.5
- 116.6
S. Hope
46 (45)
S. Ambris
58 (57)
L. Sandakan
2-0-18-0
16.6
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Shai Hope
Full on middle, Hope comes down the track and pushes it towards long on for one more.
16.5
2
Lakshan Sandakan To Shai Hope
Short and outside off, punched through the covers for a couple.
16.4
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Sunil Ambris
Full and down the leg side, flicked through mid-wicket for another single.
16.3
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Shai Hope
Outside off, punched down to long off for one.
16.2
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Sunil Ambris
100-RUN OPENING STAND UP! This is a sensational beginning from West Indies. They have nearly got through one-third of the target without losing any wicket. Full on middle, Ambris comes down the track and thumps it over the leaping bowler towards long on for a run.
16.1
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Shai Hope
Full on middle, Hope comes down the track and hits it to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 16 : 98/0
6 Runs
- 115.1
- 115.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 415.5
- 015.6
S. Ambris
56 (55)
S. Hope
41 (41)
A. Mathews
3-0-10-0
15.6
0
Angelo Mathews To Sunil Ambris
The batsman gets an inside edge and the ball hits him on the pads.
15.5
4
Angelo Mathews To Sunil Ambris
FOUR! Clears mid off. Full and outside off, Ambris comes down the track, looks to go over mid off, mistimes it but has enough to clear the fielder.
15.4
0
Angelo Mathews To Sunil Ambris
Comes down the track and hammers this but hits the stumps at the other end. Luckily for West Indies, Mathews does not get any hand to it. Hope was well out of his crease. The ball deflects towards cover.
15.3
0
Angelo Mathews To Sunil Ambris
Outside off, Ambris looks to punch it through the leg side but gets a thick inside edge past the stumps towards short fine leg.
15.2
1
Angelo Mathews To Shai Hope
On middle, punched down to long on for a run.
15.1
1
Angelo Mathews To Sunil Ambris
Comes down the track and chips it towards long on for a single.
End Of The Over 15 : 92/0
11 Runs
- 014.1
- 414.2
- 114.3
- 114.4
- 414.5
- 114.6
S. Ambris
51 (50)
S. Hope
40 (40)
L. Sandakan
1-0-11-0
14.6
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Sunil Ambris
Full and down the leg side, flicked towards fine leg to make it 11 off spin's first over.
14.5
4
Lakshan Sandakan To Sunil Ambris
FOUR! JUST OVER! Half century for Ambris but his heart would have been in his mouth. Full and outside off, Ambris comes down the track and looks to go over mid off. Mistimes it but just about clears the leaping fielder. The stand moves to 91 from 89 balls while West Indies need 217 from 211 deliveries.
14.4
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Shai Hope
Another wrong 'un, outside off, cut through the covers for a run. Hope moves to 40 from 40 balls.
14.3
1
Lakshan Sandakan To Sunil Ambris
The googly again, this stays low, worked nicely through mid-wicket for a single.
14.2
4
Lakshan Sandakan To Sunil Ambris
FOUR! Welcome, welcome, mate! Albeit a ball later. Full and outside off, Ambris gets his dancing shoes on and lofts it over mid off for a boundary!
14.1
0
Lakshan Sandakan To Sunil Ambris
The googly, first up, punched straight to cover.
We are about to see the introduction of spin. The left-arm chinaman of Lakshan Sandakan it will be, first up.
End Of The Over 14 : 81/0
1 Runs
- 013.1
- 013.2
- 013.3
- 113.4
- 013.5
- 013.6
S. Hope
39 (39)
S. Ambris
41 (45)
A. Mathews
2-0-4-0
13.6
0
Angelo Mathews To Shai Hope
Outside off, punched off the back foot. Brilliant from Mathews.
13.5
0
Angelo Mathews To Shai Hope
Around off, watchfully defended.
13.4
1
Angelo Mathews To Sunil Ambris
Flicks this through the mid-wicket region for a single.
13.3
0
Angelo Mathews To Sunil Ambris
Comes down the track but is cramped for room and defends.
13.2
0
Angelo Mathews To Sunil Ambris
Full and outside off, chipped over the bowler, just out of reach of his left hand. Mid off mops it up.
13.1
0
Angelo Mathews To Sunil Ambris
Outside off, punched off the back foot.
End Of The Over 13 : 80/0
9 Runs
- 112.1
- 112.2
- 412.3
- 012.4
- 212.5
- 112.6
S. Ambris
40 (41)
S. Hope
39 (37)
I. Udana
3-0-23-0
12.6
1
Isuru Udana To Sunil Ambris
Yorker length around off, whipped towards long on for one more. The stand moves to 80 from 78 balls, while Ambris touches 40 from 41 deliveries.
12.5
2
Isuru Udana To Sunil Ambris
Short and wide outside off, Sunil jumps and then slaps it over cover. Sweeper cuts it off to his left. Two runs taken. 229 more needed from 223 balls.
12.4
0
Isuru Udana To Sunil Ambris
Full and around off, pushed towards mid on.
12.3
4
Isuru Udana To Sunil Ambris
FOUR! Badly lined. Down the leg side, short in length, Ambris swivels and pulls it to the fine leg fence.
12.2
1
Isuru Udana To Shai Hope
Outside off, driven through the covers for a run.
12.1
1
Isuru Udana To Sunil Ambris
A short ball, around off, pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 12 : 71/0
3 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 111.3
- 111.4
- 111.5
- 011.6
S. Hope
38 (36)
S. Ambris
32 (36)
A. Mathews
1-0-3-0
11.6
0
Angelo Mathews To Shai Hope
Outside off, Hope looks to cut but misses. Grunts in frustration.
11.5
1
Angelo Mathews To Sunil Ambris
Very full, outside off, a hat-trick of punches down to long on for a single.
11.4
1
Angelo Mathews To Shai Hope
Fuller, outside off, punched down to long on again for a run. The stand moves to 70 from as many deliveries.
11.3
1
Angelo Mathews To Sunil Ambris
Back of a length now, punched down to long on for a single. 239 more needed from 231 balls.
11.2
0
Angelo Mathews To Sunil Ambris
On a length, this time Sunil waits for the ball to arrive and punches it towards short mid-wicket.
11.1
0
Angelo Mathews To Sunil Ambris
Ooohhh.... full and around off, Ambris straightaway looks to attack Mathews but is early into the shot. Gets a thick inside edge onto his pads.
Angelo Mathews to bowl now.
End Of The Over 11 : 68/0
4 Runs
- 010.1
- 110.2
- 110.3
- 110.4
- 010.5
- 110.6
S. Ambris
30 (32)
S. Hope
37 (34)
I. Udana
2-0-14-0
10.6
1
Isuru Udana To Sunil Ambris
Works this through mid-wicket for a run.
10.5
0
Isuru Udana To Sunil Ambris
Full and around off, no pace to work with, Ambris looks to drive through the covers but mistimes it back to the bowler.
10.4
1
Isuru Udana To Shai Hope
Works this through the leg side for one.
10.3
1
Isuru Udana To Sunil Ambris
Punches this through the covers for a run.
10.2
1
Isuru Udana To Shai Hope
Outside off, played through point for a single.
10.1
0
Isuru Udana To Shai Hope
Full and outside off, driven straight to cover.
POWERPLAY 2 time. 4 fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.
End Of The Over 10 : 64/0
9 Runs
- 09.1
- 49.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 19.5
- 49.6
S. Ambris
28 (29)
S. Hope
35 (31)
T. Perera
5-0-32-0
9.6
4
Thisara Perera To Sunil Ambris
FOUR! Terrific way to end Powerplay 1! A length ball, around middle, Ambris lofts this straight back over the bowler and gets a boundary! Replays suggest that he might have been looking to go over long on but played a touch early. Even-stevens after PP1. Sri Lanka were 60/0, West Indies are 64/0. 244 more needed from 240 balls.
9.5
1
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
Full on middle, flicked through mid-wicket for a single.
9.4
0
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
A length ball, around off, Shai punches this to the off side.
9.3
0
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
This one holds off the deck, from a length, Shai pushes this back to the bowler.
9.2
4
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
FOUR! This will run away. A length ball, around middle, Hope uses his wrists and turns it behind square on the leg side. No soul there. 249 more needed from 244 balls.
9.1
0
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
Full and outside off, Hope drives this through the covers but Avishka Fernando throws himself to his left to stop the ball.
End Of The Over 9 : 55/0
10 Runs
- 28.1
- 28.2
- 68.3
- 08.4
- 08.5
- 08.6
S. Ambris
24 (28)
S. Hope
30 (26)
I. Udana
1-0-10-0
8.6
0
Isuru Udana To Sunil Ambris
A slower ball again, outside off, on a length, SA looks to pull but the ball shoots low beneath his bat. Great comeback by Udana. 10 from his first 3 balls, none from his last 3.
8.5
0
Isuru Udana To Sunil Ambris
On middle and leg, flicked straight to short mid-wicket.
8.4
0
Isuru Udana To Sunil Ambris
A slower ball, outside off, Sunil swings wildly this time and misses.
8.3
6
Isuru Udana To Sunil Ambris
SIX! Clean strike. Nice way to bring up the 50-run stand. A length ball, on middle, Ambris lofts this nonchalantly and clears long on!
8.2
2
Isuru Udana To Sunil Ambris
Swings this over mid-wicket for another brace.
8.1
2
Isuru Udana To Sunil Ambris
Full on middle, flicked through mid-wicket for a couple.
Here is the first bowling change. Isuru Udana into the attack.
End Of The Over 8 : 45/0
3 Runs
- 1 LB 7.1
- 17.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 07.5
- 17.6
S. Ambris
14 (22)
S. Hope
30 (26)
T. Perera
4-0-23-0
7.6
1
Thisara Perera To Sunil Ambris
This one swings in the air, comes back into the right-hander but Ambris adjusts well to flick it through square leg for a run.
7.5
0
Thisara Perera To Sunil Ambris
Outside off, punched off the back foot.
7.4
0
Thisara Perera To Sunil Ambris
On middle and leg, Ambris tucks it towards mid-wicket. Calls for a single but then changes his mind. Hope has to rush back.
7.3
0
Thisara Perera To Sunil Ambris
Around off, watchfully defended.
7.2
1
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
Full and around middle, flicked through mid-wicket for a single.
7.1
lb
Thisara Perera To Sunil Ambris
A length ball, down the leg side, Ambris looks to flick but misses. The ball goes off his thigh pads towards fine leg. A leg bye taken.
End Of The Over 7 : 42/0
7 Runs
- 46.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 16.4
- 26.5
- 06.6
S. Hope
29 (25)
S. Ambris
13 (17)
N. Pradeep
4-1-21-0
6.6
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Shai Hope
Outside off, on a length, Hope flays but misses.
6.5
2
Nuwan Pradeep To Shai Hope
Works this through mid-wicket for a couple this time.
6.4
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Sunil Ambris
A short ball, pulled through square leg for a single.
6.3
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Sunil Ambris
Full and around off, watchfully defended.
6.2
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Sunil Ambris
A short ball, around off, Ambris looks to pull but misses and is hit on the body.
6.1
4
Nuwan Pradeep To Sunil Ambris
FOUR! Just over! A length ball, on middle, Ambris flicks this uppishly and just about clears short mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 6 : 35/0
10 Runs
- 05.1
- 15.2
- 05.3
- 15.4
- 45.5
- 45.6
S. Hope
27 (23)
S. Ambris
8 (13)
T. Perera
3-0-21-0
5.6
4
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
FOUR! BELLIGERENT! Nothing edgy about this one. Full and outside off, Hope leans and drives this through the covers! 10 from the over.
5.5
4
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
FOUR! EDGED AWAY! Full and outside off, swinging away, Hope looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge which flies through the vacant slip cordon to the third man fence.
5.4
1
Thisara Perera To Sunil Ambris
Full and outside off, pushed through mid off for a quick single.
5.3
0
Thisara Perera To Sunil Ambris
Full and outside off, defended watchfully.
5.2
1
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
Outside off, punched off the back foot for a single this time.
5.1
0
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
Outside off, punched straight to cover.
End Of The Over 5 : 25/0
9 Runs
- 04.1
- 44.2
- 24.3
- 14.4
- 04.5
- 24.6
S. Ambris
7 (11)
S. Hope
18 (19)
N. Pradeep
3-1-14-0
4.6
2
Nuwan Pradeep To Sunil Ambris
Flicks this uppishly, but there is no square leg in the circle. A couple to the man in the deep.
4.5
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Sunil Ambris
Full on middle, pushed straight to mid on.
4.4
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Shai Hope
Works this through mid-wicket for a single.
4.3
2
Nuwan Pradeep To Shai Hope
Dropped short, pulled through mid-wicket for a couple.
4.2
4
Nuwan Pradeep To Shai Hope
FOUR! BANG! Hope is starting to change gears now. A length ball, on middle, Hope comes down the track and blasts it over the non-striker, down the ground through mid on!
4.1
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Shai Hope
Outside off, punched straight to cover.
End Of The Over 4 : 16/0
9 Runs
- 23.1
- 03.2
- 23.3
- 43.4
- 13.5
- 03.6
S. Ambris
5 (9)
S. Hope
11 (15)
T. Perera
2-0-11-0
3.6
0
Thisara Perera To Sunil Ambris
Outside off, a flay and a miss.
3.5
1
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
Outside off, punched through the covers for a quick single.
3.4
4
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
FOUR! MAJESTIC! This is where Shai Hope is at his best. When he does not look to go too hard. Full on middle, Hope whips it through mid-wicket but crucially, does not overhit it. The timing does the rest.
3.3
2
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
First signs of aggression. Full and outside off, Hope looks to go over the top, gets more height than distance but manages to clear mid off running back. Two runs taken.
3.2
0
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
Full and outside off, driven straight to mid off.
3.1
2
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
On a length outside off, biting off the deck, turned towards square leg for a couple.
End Of The Over 3 : 7/0
5 Runs
- 02.1
- 12.2
- 22.3
- 02.4
- 22.5
- 02.6
S. Ambris
5 (8)
S. Hope
2 (10)
N. Pradeep
2-1-5-0
2.6
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Sunil Ambris
Lands it on a length and close to off, Ambris does well to push it out safely to short cover.
2.5
2
Nuwan Pradeep To Sunil Ambris
Fullish and straight, it's clipped through the gap at mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
2.4
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Sunil Ambris
Angles in a length ball on middle, Ambris defends it off his front foot to the leg side.
2.3
2
Nuwan Pradeep To Sunil Ambris
Fine stop in the deep by Thisara Perera! Fuller length ball on middle, Ambris brings his bat down just in time as he tickles it towards fine leg. Thisara makes a diving stop and saves two runs.
2.2
1
Nuwan Pradeep To Shai Hope
Slightly short in length and around off, Shai pushes it with gentle hands towards mid off and pinches a single.
2.1
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Shai Hope
Lands it on a length and outside off, Hope punches it from the back foot to covers.
End Of The Over 2 : 2/0
2 Runs
- 11.1
- 01.2
- 11.3
- 01.4
- 01.5
- 01.6
S. Ambris
1 (4)
S. Hope
1 (8)
T. Perera
1-0-2-0
1.6
0
Thisara Perera To Sunil Ambris
Fullish and on off, Ambris closes the face and helps it to short mid-wicket. Good over, good accuracy by Perera.
1.5
0
Thisara Perera To Sunil Ambris
This one cuts back into the batsman from a fuller length outside off, a touch on the slower side too, Ambris keeps it out from the inner half of his bat to mid-wicket.
1.4
0
Thisara Perera To Sunil Ambris
Full in length and outside off, Ambris strides forward and defends it to the off side.
1.3
1
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. They pick up a single.
1.2
0
Thisara Perera To Shai Hope
Beaten! Lovely seam presentation from Thisara. He delivers it on a length close to off, Hope tries to defend but it nips away a shade to beat the outside edge.
1.1
1
Thisara Perera To Sunil Ambris
West Indies are away! A length ball is angled into the batsman, Ambris nudges it behind square leg for a run.
Thisara Perera to operate with the second new ball.
End Of The Over 1 : 0/0
0 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
S. Hope
0 (6)
S. Ambris
0 (0)
N. Pradeep
1-1-0-0
0.6
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Shai Hope
Shortish and on off, Shai mishits it back from the inner portion of his blade. Just like the Lankan innings with the bat, West Indies also begin by playing out a maiden.
0.5
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Shai Hope
Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
0.4
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Shai Hope
Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. No run.
0.3
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Shai Hope
Back of a length delivery close to off, Hope punches it with good timing but finds mid off.
0.2
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Shai Hope
A little bit of width outside off, Hope reaches out and plays it down to point.
0.1
0
Nuwan Pradeep To Shai Hope
Starts with a good length ball on middle, Hope gets behind the line and pushes it down to mid on.
Back for the run chase! Shai Hope and Sunil Ambris are the openers for West Indies. Nuwan Pradeep to bowl the first over...
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Match Info
- Venue Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
- Weather Clear
- Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat
- Result Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 6 runs
- Player of the Match Angelo Mathews
- Player of the Series Wanindu Hasaranga
- Umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL), Paul Wilson (AUS) and Marais Erasmus (SA)
- Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Sri Lanka 307/10 in 50.0 overs
- Power play 3 (41-50): Sri Lanka 307/10 (148 runs, 5 wickets)
- Sri Lanka 302/7 in 49.2 overs
- de Silva 5th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 45 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 39 balls between de Silva (26) and T Perera (23)
- Sri Lanka 250/5 in 43.1 overs
- Power play 2 (11-40): Sri Lanka 219/5 (159 runs, 5 wickets)
- Sri Lanka 201/4 in 35.0 overs
- Drinks: Sri Lanka 193/4 in 34.0 overs
- Referral 1 (33.5 ovs): WI against A Mathews (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, WI: 1)
- K Mendis 17th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 44 balls (5x4) (1x6)
- Sri Lanka 150/2 in 28.1 overs
- Sri Lanka 100/2 in 21.4 overs
- Drinks: Sri Lanka 81/1 in 18.0 overs
- K Perera dropped on 7 by R Chase in 16.1 overs
- Power play 1 (1-10): Sri Lanka 60/0
- 1st wkt Partnership: 53 off 49 balls between A Fernando (26) and D Karunaratne (23)
- Sri Lanka 53/0 in 8.1 overs
- West Indies 300/9 in 49.3 overs
- West Indies 253/4 in 45.1 overs
- Power play 2 (11-40): West Indies 219/3 (155 runs, 3 wickets)
- West Indies 203/2 in 37.3 overs
- Drinks: West Indies 187/2 in 35.0 overs
- West Indies 150/1 in 26.2 overs
- S Hope 17th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 51 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- Drinks: West Indies 105/0 in 17.0 overs
- 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 98 balls between S Hope (42) and S Ambris (57)
- West Indies 100/0 in 16.2 overs
- S Ambris 2nd ODI fifty: 50 runs in 49 balls (5x4) (1x6)
- S Ambris dropped on 40 by A Mathews in 13.2 overs
- Power play 1 (1-10): West Indies 64/0
- 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 51 balls between S Hope (30) and S Ambris (24)
- West Indies 55/0 in 8.3 overs
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