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Match Ended
1st T20I, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
, Jan 14, 2024
% Chance to Win
SL
ZIM
Inn Break
Right then, that’s it from this thriller of a contest but there’s plenty more action coming your way in the remaining two T20Is in the series. The second T20I will be played at the same venue and that game will start at 7.00 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT). But as you know, you can always join in early for the build-up. Until then, goodbye and cheers!
The victorious skipper of Sri Lanka Wanindu Hasaranga says the bowlers did well but the batters needed to be a bit more clinical. Adds that the ball was turning so he and Maheesh Theekshana took good use of the conditions. Adds that they have a balanced side with quality finishers in Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka and himself down the order as finishers so they would like the middle-order to take the game a bit closer from next time.
Skipper of Zimbabwe Sikandar Raza says that he is proud of his side and the way they played this game. Adds that he is still very confident his team will change the fortune of Zimbabwean cricket. He also mentioned that 145 looked to be a decent score on the pitch and they managed nearly that. Credits the Lankans players for the way the hosts handled the pressure right at the end. Closes by saying that he would personally be happy when his team wins and there is no enjoyment until they turn the ship around which they have promised the Zimbabean fans back at their home.
Angelo Mathews is the player of the match for his brilliant all-round performance. He is up for a quick chat and says he felt like playing his debut being in the side after 3 long years and he felt that the wicket was a bit on the slower side and the set batters needed to bat deep. Adds that Sikandar Raza played a brilliant game of cricket but ended on the wrong side of the game but such stuff happens. Mentions that they needed to keep rotating the strike in between the boundary deliveries and they managed to do that relatively well.
Time for the presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the game, Zimbabwe posted a total of 143 thanks to their skipper Sikandar Raza who was brilliant with the bat as he scored 62 runs for his side. The batters did get starts but couldn't capitalize as wickets kept tumbling regularly. The bowling from the hosts was good too but in bits and pieces. Skipper Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana picked up a couple each while Dushmantha Chameera accompanied them with a wicket to his name.
The bowling from Zimbabwe was good for the majority of the game but they faltered when it mattered the most. The last 61 runs came off just 36 deliveries and that proved costly for the visitors. Skipper Sikandar Raza was the pick of the bowlers as he took 3 and gave away just 13 from his 4 overs but that wasn't enough as others did chip in with wickets but leaked away way too many at the end.
Chasing a tricky total Sri Lanka got off to a horrific start as well as they lost 3 inside the powerplay. The side kept losing wickets regularly but did not let the run rate drop for the majority of the game. The hosts though lost their way in the middle phase of the game only to bounce back and get over the line with a late surge in the death overs. A brilliant late surge from Angelo Mathews and Dasun Shanaka kept the hopes alive for Sri Lanka as they managed to put together 55 runs of 36 deliveries. Once the hosts lost the veteran Angelo Mathews it was the bowling all-rounder who managed to score those lusty blows right at the end that earned his side 6 runs in total which were enough for them to get over the line. Angelo Mathews played a decisive knock of 46 while he was well complimented by a timely cameo of 26 from 18 by Dasun Shanaka. Sri Lanka takes the lead in this 3-match T20I series as they win the first one.
From being dead and buried it is Sri Lanka that fights back and gets over the line in a nailbiter as they win by 3 wickets on the final delivery of this game.
End Of The Over 20 : 144/7
14 Runs
- 419.1
- 419.2
- 019.3
- W 19.4
- 419.5
- 219.6
D. Chameera
6 (2)
D. Shanaka
26 (18)
B. Muzarabani
4-0-33-2
19.6
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Dushmantha Chameera
Sri Lanka WIN! They needed 2 runs off the final ball and Dushmantha Chameera has done it! Slower length ball around off, Dushmantha Chameera goes through with the shot and heaves it toward the mid-wicket region. The ball lands away from the fielder and the batters complete the second. Sri Lanka chased this down off the final ball and win by 3 wickets to take a 1-0 lead in this three-match series.
19.5
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Dushmantha Chameera
FOUR! Sri Lanka are alive as they need 2 off the last delivery. Short-pitched body bound, Dushmantha Chameera swings at it and catches the outside edge lobbing it over the keeper for a boundary behind the wicket. It landed inches inside the boundary line.
19.4
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Angelo Mathews OUT!
OUT! This game is swinging like a pendulum. Good-length delivery in the line of stumps, Angelo Mathews moves a bit too much to his leg as he throws his bat at it and single-handedly lofts this down the throat of Wellington Masakadza at the deep mid-wicket fence. Sri Lanka needs 6 off the last 2.
19.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Angelo Mathews
A dot is as worthy as gold here. Short-pitched delivery on middle, Angelo Mathews looks to shuffle and strike but fails to get any part of his bat behind this one.
19.2
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Angelo Mathews
FOUR! Resounding Premadasa, to say the least. Back of a length angling in towards the batter, Angelo Mathews moves to his leg and opens the bat face running it down the fence at third man for a boundary. Sri Lanka are one hit away from victory now.
19.1
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Angelo Mathews
FOUR! Perfect start to the over for Lanka. Over-pitched around middle and leg, Angelo Mathews thump it back past the bowler for a boundary straight down the ground. 10 needed now.
14 needed off the last over.
End Of The Over 19 : 130/6
12 Runs
- 1 WD 18.1
- 118.1
- 118.2
- 018.3
- 418.4
- 1 WD 18.5
- 018.5
- 418.6
D. Shanaka
26 (18)
A. Mathews
38 (34)
R. Ngarava
4-0-34-1
18.6
4
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Dasun Shanaka delivers! The ex-captain is proving something for the team! Fuller delivery on middle. Dasun Shanaka shuffles and scoops it over the short fine for a boundary.
18.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
Low full toss outside off. Dasun Shanaka tries to slog it away but digs it out at the end. The bowler dives and stops while completing the follow-through.
18.5
wd
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
WIDE! Sharp bouncer on the leg. Dasun Shanaka shuffles a bit but ducks down at the end. But Zimbabwe took review as they thought they got something from the bat. But there is no contact on the bat and it stays wide.
18.4
4
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Much needed for the Lankans! Richard Ngarava tries for a yorker but ends up bowling a full toss, just outside off. Dasun Shanaka whips it hard and drills it towards the left of deep cover for a boundary.
18.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
Absolute peach! Yorker length delivery, just outside off. Dasun Shanaka tries to block it out but misses the connection. The ball goes straight to the keeper.
18.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Angelo Mathews
Fuller now on the stumps. Angelo Mathews flicks it towards the deep mid-wicket. But the Lankans need to go big.
18.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
Short delivery on off, angling out. Dasun Shanaka tries to pull it but miscues it towards the mid off for a single.
18.1
wd
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
WIDE! Not a good start for Richard Ngarava! Fuller delivery way wide outside off. Dasun Shanaka tries to reach but leaves at the end.
End Of The Over 18 : 118/6
8 Runs
- 417.1
- 117.2
- 017.3
- 117.4
- 117.5
- 117.6
D. Shanaka
17 (13)
A. Mathews
37 (33)
L. Jongwe
3-0-38-0
17.6
1
Luke Jongwe To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller one, on off, Shanaka knocks it to long off for one more. 26 needed off 12 now!
17.5
1
Luke Jongwe To Angelo Mathews
Well bowled! Full and on middle, Mathews looks to flick it but miscues it to point for one.
17.4
1
Luke Jongwe To Dasun Shanaka
Too full, on off, Shanaka drives it to deep covers for one. Good fielding near the fence!
17.3
0
Luke Jongwe To Dasun Shanaka
Excellent delivery! Took off the pace, and outside off, Shanaka looks to pull this one but misses it completely.
17.2
1
Luke Jongwe To Angelo Mathews
Slower one on leg, Mathews wleases it to mid on for one.
17.1
4
Luke Jongwe To Angelo Mathews
FOUR! Cheeky from Mathews! Good length, on off, Mathews moves to his right and plays a lap sweep over short fine for a boundary!
End Of The Over 17 : 110/6
12 Runs
- 416.1
- 116.2
- 116.3
- 416.4
- 116.5
- 116.6
A. Mathews
31 (30)
D. Shanaka
15 (10)
R. Ngarava
3-0-22-1
16.6
1
Richard Ngarava To Angelo Mathews
Full and hung outside off, Mathews drives it to deep covers for one. 34 needed off the last three overs now!
16.5
1
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
A single this time as this is flicked away towards the mid-wicket region.
16.4
4
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Second boundary in the over! Short, on middle, Shanaka rocks back and tugs it through mid-wicket as the ball finds the fence in a flash!
16.3
1
Richard Ngarava To Angelo Mathews
Back of a length in middle, Angelo Mathews punches it past the bowler for a single as long off cuts it to one.
16.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
Off pace, close to the stumps. Shanaka leans forward and tips it to mid off for one.
16.1
4
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Cuts it beautifully! Short and wide, Shanaka makes room and cuts it through backward point as the ball races away!
End Of The Over 16 : 98/6
11 Runs
- 015.1
- 215.2
- 115.3
- 415.4
- 415.5
- 015.6
A. Mathews
29 (28)
D. Shanaka
5 (6)
B. Muzarabani
3-0-19-1
15.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Angelo Mathews
Sharp bouncer on middle. Angelo Mathews tries to pull it but misses the connection.
15.5
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Angelo Mathews
FOUR! Edged and yet again a boundary! Angelo Mathews is getting lucky over here! Short delivery outside off. Angelo Mathews looks to work to his leg side and gets thick outer edge of his bat. The ball flies to the right of the keeper for a boundary.
15.4
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Angelo Mathews
FOUR! Edge but enough for a boundary! This one is short and outside off. Angelo Mathews tries to cut it hard towards point region but gets a thick outer edge and the ball flies far right from the keeper for a boundary.
15.3
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Dasun Shanaka
Back of a length, just outside off. Dasun Shanaka clips it from the inner part of his willow towards the mid-wicket for a single.
15.2
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Dasun Shanaka
Short delivery outside off. Dasun Shanaka camps back and punches it towards deep cover and returns back for second. Dasun Shanaka was quick enough as he was just in time on the striker's end.
15.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Dasun Shanaka
Beaten! Back of a length delivery around off. Dasun Shanaka tries to heave it but gets beaten on the outer edge.
End Of The Over 15 : 87/6
4 Runs
- 114.1
- 114.2
- 114.3
- 014.4
- 114.5
- 014.6
A. Mathews
21 (25)
D. Shanaka
2 (3)
S. Williams
1-0-4-0
14.6
0
Sean Williams To Angelo Mathews
Short delivery around off. Angelo Mathews cuts it straight to the cover fielder and only 4 runs off the over.
14.5
1
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Short delivery around off. Dasun Shanaka drives to the left of the cover fielder for a single.
14.4
0
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller delivery on middle. Dasun Shanaka blocks it down the ground.
14.3
1
Sean Williams To Angelo Mathews
Short delivery outside off. Angelo Mathews cuts it towards deep cover point for a run.
14.2
1
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Short delivery outside off. Dasun Shanaka holds back and slaps it towards long off for a single.
14.1
1
Sean Williams To Angelo Mathews
Short delivery on leg. Angelo Mathews stays back and nudges it to his mid-wicket region for a single.
Dasun Shanaka walks out next.
End Of The Over 14 : 83/6
3 Runs
- 113.1
- 113.2
- 113.3
- W 13.4
- 013.5
- W 13.6
W. Hasaranga
0 (2)
A. Mathews
19 (22)
S. Raza
4-0-13-3
13.6
W
Sikandar Raza To Wanindu Hasaranga OUT!
OUT! BINGO! Skipper of Zimbabwe removes the skipper of Sri Lanka. Short of a length skidds into the stumps with the batter caught on his toes. Wanindu Hasaranga gets bamboozled by a sharp turner as the stumps scatters around.
13.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Wanindu Hasaranga
Tossed up on off, Wanindu Hasaranga punches this to the off side for no run.
Wanindu Hasaranga comes in next.
13.4
W
Sikandar Raza To Charith Asalanka OUT!
OUT! A crucial wicket for Zimbabwe as the skipper strikes. Tossed up on off, Charith Asalanka looks to roll his wrists as he closes the bat face a bit early catching a leading edge into the arms of Wellington Masakadza at short cover. A timely wicket for Zimbabwe as this partnership was growing in confidence.
13.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Angelo Mathews
Short of a length outside off, Angelo Mathews cuts it to backward point for a single.
13.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Charith Asalanka
Short of a length in middle, Charith Asalanka nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Charith Asalanka was looking for a couple here but Angelo Mathews wasn't ready for it.
13.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Angelo Mathews
Tossed up on off, Angelo Mathews looks to play across the line but edges it to point for a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 80/4
12 Runs
- 112.1
- 612.2
- 212.3
- 012.4
- 212.5
- 112.6
A. Mathews
17 (20)
C. Asalanka
15 (20)
L. Jongwe
2-0-30-0
12.6
1
Luke Jongwe To Angelo Mathews
Fuller on off, Angelo Mathews thumps it back to the bowler who deflects it to long off and keeps it down to a single.
12.5
2
Luke Jongwe To Angelo Mathews
On a length around middle, Angelo Mathews smashes this to deep mid-wicket for a couple. Craig Ervine puts in a valiant effort to field this one running to his right and putting in a sliding effort.
12.4
0
Luke Jongwe To Angelo Mathews
HALF-A-CHANCE! Over-pitched on off, Angelo Mathews gives it a full monty as he drives it uppishly to the left of the bowler but Luke Jongwe does brilliantly to put in a effort to collect it but it hits his hands hard and drops down.
12.3
2
Luke Jongwe To Angelo Mathews
Much fuller outside off, Angelo Mathews drives it past the extra-cover fielder for a couple.
12.2
6
Luke Jongwe To Angelo Mathews
SIX! Angelo Mathews breaks the shackles here. Back of a length outside off, Angelo Mathews pulls it over the fence at cow corner for a maximum.
12.1
1
Luke Jongwe To Charith Asalanka
On a length around off, Charith Asalanka depth touches it to short third for a single. Richard Ngarava is having a tough time fielding at that position as he fumbles again.
End Of The Over 12 : 68/4
2 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 111.3
- 011.4
- 111.5
- 011.6
A. Mathews
6 (15)
C. Asalanka
14 (19)
S. Raza
3-0-10-1
11.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Angelo Mathews
Fuller delivery on leg. Angelo Mathews prods and milks it towards the right of the mid-wicket fielder. the fielder rolls to his right and doesn't allow any runs from the ball.
11.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Charith Asalanka
Fuller delivery on stumps. Charith Asalanka drives it towards square leg for a single.
11.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Charith Asalanka
Fuller just outside off. Charith Asalanka guides it towards short third man for no runs.
11.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Angelo Mathews
Short delivery on leg. Angelo Mathews clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
11.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Angelo Mathews
Much slower through the air this time, Short of a length outside off, Angelo Mathews gets beaten.
11.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Angelo Mathews
Much quicker and flat wide of off, Angelo Mathews looks to cut but misses out.
End Of The Over 11 : 66/4
5 Runs
- 2 WD 10.1
- 110.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 110.4
- 110.5
- 010.6
C. Asalanka
13 (17)
A. Mathews
5 (11)
W. Masakadza
4-0-21-1
10.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Charith Asalanka
Fuller delivery, drifts in, outside off. Charith Asalanka looks to dab but gets hit on his gloves.
10.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To Angelo Mathews
Fuller delivery on leg. Angelo Mathews slog sweeps the delivery but gets a thick inner edge and the ball rolls towards deep mid-wicket.
10.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Charith Asalanka
Short outside off. Charith Asalanka pulls it away toward mid-wicket for a single.
10.3
0
Wellington Masakadza To Charith Asalanka
Beaten! Short delivery outside off. Charith Asalanka tries to cut it but gets beaten on the outer edge.
10.2
0
Wellington Masakadza To Charith Asalanka
Short delivery around off. Charith Asalanka blocks it uncomfortably down the ground.
10.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Angelo Mathews
Fuller delivery on stumps. Angelo Mathews drives it towards vacant mid-wicket region for a single.
10.1
wd
Wellington Masakadza To Charith Asalanka
2 WIDES! Fuller delivery down the leg, the keeper tries to cover the delivery but he slips and parries it towards fine leg. They crossed for another run.
End Of The Over 10 : 61/4
7 Runs
- 09.1
- 19.2
- 19.3
- 49.4
- 09.5
- 19.6
C. Asalanka
12 (13)
A. Mathews
3 (9)
S. Raza
2-0-8-1
9.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Charith Asalanka
Fuller on pads, Charith Asalanka tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
9.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Charith Asalanka
Tossed up on off, Charith Asalanka dabs it to short third and looks for a single but is denied so by Angelo Mathews. Richard Ngarava was caught on his heels again as the skipper shouted in agony on why the fielder did not throw the ball.
9.4
4
Sikandar Raza To Charith Asalanka
FOUR! Tossed up around off, Charith Asalanka gets underneath it and drives it past the extra-cover fielder for a boundary.
9.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Angelo Mathews
Angelo Mathews misses out on a freebee here. Half-tracker, much of a nothing delivery around leg, Angelo Mathews looks for a powerful slog but misses out as it gets the inside edge to short fine for a single. Had Richard Ngarava a bit quicker this would've been close for a shout for run out.
9.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Charith Asalanka
Much fuller in middle, Charith Asalanka glances it to the on side for a single.
9.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Charith Asalanka
BEATEN! Tossed up around off, Charith Asalanka looks to block but a bit of turn and bounce gets the better of Charith Asalanka as he gets beaten all ends up.
End Of The Over 9 : 54/4
2 Runs
- 08.1
- 18.2
- 18.3
- 08.4
- 08.5
- 08.6
A. Mathews
2 (8)
C. Asalanka
6 (8)
W. Masakadza
3-0-16-1
8.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Angelo Mathews
Fuller one around off, Angelo Mathews strides to the pitch of it and defnds this.
8.5
0
Wellington Masakadza To Angelo Mathews
Tosses it up around middle and off, Angelo Mathews defends this watchfully.
8.4
0
Wellington Masakadza To Angelo Mathews
Much quicker wide of off, Angelo Mathews cuts it to point for no run.
8.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Charith Asalanka
Tossed up on off, Charith Asalanka slog sweeps it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
8.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Angelo Mathews
Gives it a bit more air this time, Angelo Mathews pushes it wide of extra-cover for a single as the long off fielder cuts it off.
8.1
0
Wellington Masakadza To Angelo Mathews
Tossed up on off, Angelo Mathews punches this to short cover for no run.
End Of The Over 8 : 52/4
1 Runs
- W 7.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 17.4
- 07.5
- 07.6
C. Asalanka
5 (7)
A. Mathews
1 (3)
S. Raza
1-0-1-1
7.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Charith Asalanka
Much fuller on off, Charith Asalanka dabs it to short third looking for a single but denied rightly so by Angelo Mathews.
7.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Charith Asalanka
Hint of turn as this tossed up delivery goes past the outside edge of Charith Asalanka.
7.4
1
Sikandar Raza To Angelo Mathews
Short of a length around off, Angelo Mathews cuts it to the off side for a single.
7.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Angelo Mathews
Tossed up around off, Angelo Mathews watchfully defends it out.
7.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Angelo Mathews
Tossed up on off, Angelo Mathews defends this off the front foot.
Angelo Mathews walks out next.
7.1
W
Sikandar Raza To Sadeera Samarawickrama OUT!
OUT! CLEANED'EM! Off-breaks pitching on the fourth stumps line and turns in sharply sneaking past he bat of Sadeera Samarawickrama and crashing on top of off. A spinner's delight.
Sikandar Raza comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 7 : 51/3
8 Runs
- 16.1
- 26.2
- 16.3
- 26.4
- 16.5
- 16.6
S. Samarawickrama
9 (6)
C. Asalanka
5 (5)
W. Masakadza
2-0-14-1
6.6
1
Wellington Masakadza To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Tossed up, fuller just outside off. Sadeera Samarawickrama drives it towards long off for a single.
6.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To Charith Asalanka
Fuller delivery on leg. Charith Asalanka flicks it towards deep square leg for a run.
6.4
2
Wellington Masakadza To Charith Asalanka
Short delivery on stumps. Charith Asalanka stays back and mils it towards mid-wicket for brace taken.
6.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Fuller delivery on off. Sadeera Samarawickrama prods across the line and clips it towards deep square leg for a single.
6.2
2
Wellington Masakadza To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Short delivery on middle. Sadeera Samarawickrama works it gently towards square leg and returns for the double. This is good running between he wickets.
6.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Charith Asalanka
Tosses it up around off, Charith Asalanka opens the bat face and dabs it to third man for a single.
End Of The Over 6 : 43/3
7 Runs
- 25.1
- W 5.2
- 05.3
- 15.4
- 45.5
- 05.6
S. Samarawickrama
5 (3)
C. Asalanka
1 (2)
B. Muzarabani
2-0-8-1
5.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Back of a length outside off. Sadeera Samarawickrama tries to dab it but gets an inside edge and goes to the keeper.
5.5
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Sadeera Samarawickrama
FOUR! Uppish but in the gap! Fuller delivery just outside off. Sadeera Samarawickrama takes his front foot out and drives it but the shot was not in control. The ball was in air for a bit of sec but into the gap through the cover, and the outer field is lighting fast.
5.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Charith Asalanka
Back of a length on leg. Charith Asalanka tucks it softly towards backward square leg for a single.
5.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Charith Asalanka
Fuller delivery on leg. Charith Asalanka blocks it to his leg side for no runs.
Charith Asalanka walks out next with his side in a bit of trouble.
5.2
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Blessing Muzarabani gets the big fish! Blessing fires short delivery outside off. Kusal Mendis waits for the ball to cut over the backward point fielder but ends up cutting much flat and straight to Wellington Masakadza. Kusal Mendis has to walk back.
5.1
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Full-length delivery on middle. Kusal Mendis flicks it away towards deep backward square leg for a brace.
End Of The Over 5 : 36/2
6 Runs
- 24.1
- W 4.2
- 14.3
- 04.4
- 24.5
- 14.6
K. Mendis
15 (13)
S. Samarawickrama
1 (1)
W. Masakadza
1-0-6-1
4.6
1
Wellington Masakadza To Kusal Mendis
Short of a length around middle and leg, Kusal Mendis swings hard and collects a single as the fielder at deep mid-wicket fields it.
4.5
2
Wellington Masakadza To Kusal Mendis
Short of a length in middle, Kusal Mendis swivels and slaps it to deep mid-wicket region for a couple.
4.4
0
Wellington Masakadza To Kusal Mendis
Floats one wide of off, Kusal Mendis taps it to short third for no run.
4.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Sadeera Samarawickrama
Short of a length angling into the batter, Sadeera Samarawickrama nudges it to the on side for a single.
Sadeera Samarawickrama walks out next.
4.2
W
Wellington Masakadza To Kusal Perera OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT IN THE DEEP! Tossed up in middle, Kusal Perera looks for the slog over long on but lands one straight down the throat of Ryan Burl at long on fence.
4.1
2
Wellington Masakadza To Kusal Perera
Tossed up around the pads, Kusal Perera looks for the sweep but mishits this and the fielder at square leg Sean Williams drops it trying to gather it on the bounce as the batters run a couple.
Wellington Masakadza comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 4 : 30/1
18 Runs
- 43.1
- 43.2
- 13.3
- 43.4
- 43.5
- 13.6
K. Perera
15 (11)
K. Mendis
12 (10)
L. Jongwe
1-0-18-0
3.6
1
Luke Jongwe To Kusal Perera
Good-length delivery in middle, Kusal Perera tucks it to the on side and takes a single. An expensive over from Luke Jongwe ruins the good work of the front-line bowlers.
3.5
4
Luke Jongwe To Kusal Perera
FOUR! It keeps getting worse for Luke Jongwe. On a length around off, Kusal Perera goes for a wild slog but gets an outside edge lofting it over the fielder at 45 on off for a boundary.
3.4
4
Luke Jongwe To Kusal Perera
FOUR! Over-pitched around the pads, Kusal Perera flicks it over square leg for third boundary of this over.
3.3
1
Luke Jongwe To Kusal Mendis
Goo-length delivery on middle, Kusal Mendis tucks it to the on side for a single.
3.2
4
Luke Jongwe To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! On a length around middle and leg, Kusal Mendis guides this with a gentle lap wide of short fine to his left this time for yet another boundary.
3.1
4
Luke Jongwe To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! On a length angling down leg, Kusal Mendis helps this in between the keeper and short fine leg for a boundary.
Luke Jongwe comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 3 : 12/1
8 Runs
- 12.1
- 02.2
- 12.3
- 12.4
- 12.5
- 42.6
K. Perera
6 (8)
K. Mendis
3 (7)
R. Ngarava
2-0-10-1
2.6
4
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Perera
FOUR! The first one for the Lankans! Richard Ngarava fires this one short and on leg. Kusal Perera pulls it from the middle of his willow to the deep backward square leg region for a boundary.
2.5
1
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
Full-length delivery on off, nipping back. Kusal Mendis takes his front foot out and drives it to the right of the mid on fielder for a single.
2.4
1
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Perera
Yorker, once again, on the middle. Kusal Perera does well t dig it out towards short fine and sets for a quick single,
2.3
1
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
Slower short delivery on middle. Kusal Mendis gently pulls it down to the deep square leg region for a single.
2.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
Fuller delivery, just outside off. Kusal Mendis digs it outback to the bowler.
2.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Perera
Yorker in middle, Kusal Mendis blocks it out to the right of the left-handed bowler and takes a quick single. Richard Ngarava collects it and takes a sigh at the non-striking end but the misses by some distance.
End Of The Over 2 : 4/1
2 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 01.3
- 11.4
- 01.5
- 1 LB 1.6
K. Perera
0 (5)
K. Mendis
1 (4)
B. Muzarabani
1-0-1-0
1.6
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Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Perera
Short delivery now, on leg. Kusal Perera hops to flick it towards his leg but gets thumped on the thigh pad. The ball rolls towards short fine leg for a single.
1.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Perera
Beaten! Good-length delivery around off, angling away. Kusal Perera tries to heave it to his leg side but gets beaten on the outer edge.
1.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Back of a length, on off. Kusal Mendis pulls it gently towards mid-wicket region for an easy single.
1.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
On a length delivery around off. Kusal Mendis stays back in his crease and dabs it to the point fielder for no runs.
1.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
On a length, on off. Kusal Mendis takes his front foot out and defends it to his off side.
1.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Back of a length, outside off, shaping in. Kusal Mendis dabs it towards the point region for no run.
Blessing Muzarabani will bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 2/1
2 Runs
- 20.1
- 00.2
- W 0.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
K. Perera
0 (3)
K. Mendis
0 (0)
R. Ngarava
1-0-2-1
0.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Perera
Good-length delivery on off, Kusal Perera punches it to mid off for no run.
0.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Perera
On a length delivery around off, Kusal Mendis defends this to the off ide off his front foot.
0.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Perera
Good length delivery pitching outside off angling in towards the batter, Kusal Perera looks to block but gets beaten on his inside as the ball thumps into his pads. Loud appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Sikandar Raza asks for a review but the ball tracker suggests the umpire's call as the ball would have clipped the top of the bails.
Kusal Perera walks out next.
0.3
W
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! On a length around the pads, Pathum Nissanka picks it up and flicks it right from the middle but finds the fielder in the deep as Wellington Masakadza takes a good catch running to his right.
0.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
On a length in middle, Pathum Nissanka defends this off the front foot.
0.1
2
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
Wide full toss outside off, Pathum Nissanka guides this to deep third for a single but a fumble from Joylord Gumbie allows the second.
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Match Info
- Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Weather Clear
- Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field
- Result Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 3 wickets
- Player of the Match Angelo Mathews
- Umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Lyndon Hannibal (SL)
- Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Zimbabwe 143/5 in 20.0 overs
- S Raza 13th T-20I fifty: 51 runs in 37 balls (5x4) (1x6)
- Referral 1 (17.1 ovs): B Bennett against SL (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, ZIM: 2)
- Zimbabwe 100/3 in 15.1 overs
- Zimbabwe 51/2 in 8.2 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 38/2
- 7th wkt Partnership: 50 off 31 balls between A Mathews (23) and D Shanaka (26)
- Sri Lanka 102/6 in 16.1 overs
- A Mathews dropped on 14 by L Jongwe in 12.4 overs
- Sri Lanka 50/3 in 6.5 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 43/3
- K Perera dropped on 15 by S Williams in 4.1 overs
- Referral 1 (0.3 ovs): ZIM against K Perera (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, ZIM: 2) (Retained)
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Worm
| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Angelo Mathews SL | 112 | 112.00 |
| Charith Asalanka SL | 85 | 42.50 |
| Sikandar Raza ZIM | 80 | 26.66 |
| Craig Ervine ZIM | 80 | 26.66 |
| Brian Bennett ZIM | 64 | 32.00 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Angelo Mathews SL | 2 | 10.80 |
| Sikandar Raza ZIM | 3 | 5.81 |
| Luke Jongwe ZIM | 2 | 14.00 |
| Dushmantha Chameera SL | 3 | 8.10 |
| Wellington Masakadza ZIM | 2 | 7.12 |
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