Advertisement
Advertisement

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI Commentary, Live Updates

SL vs ZIM, 2024 - ODI Live Commentary

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Scorecard
Share
Match Ended   
211/8 (49.0/50)
208 (44.4/50)
Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 2 wickets
Right then, that is it from this game where Sri Lanka clinches the win in a game that ebbed and flowed, and Zimbabwe will look to come back even stronger in the next game to finish at least on level terms. The 3rd and final ODI will be played on 11th January, Thursday at 2.30 pm IST (9 am GMT), but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up to the game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
The victorious skipper of Sri Lanka, Kusal Mendis says he is not happy with the way they batted. He gives credit to the bowling unit for their exceptional spells throughout the innings but they need to work on their batting. He ends by saying that is satisfied with the way Janith Liyanage performed in this game.
The captain of Zimbabwe, Craig Ervine says that they started the innings well but could not finish it well. Tells that another 30-40 runs on the board and this could have been a different story. Adds by saying that the bowlers put in a superb effort, it is the batting that let them down. Finishes by saying that it was a good match to be a part of, and hopefully, they end up on the winning side the next time.
Janith Liyanage is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant knock. He says the ball was moving a bit, so he took a bit of time to get settled down, cause he knew that if he got set he could help his team win. He thinks that the surface was a bit tricky, and the pace varied a little bit. He was thinking about the DLS when he tried to go big and that's the reason he missed out on his hundred.
Presentation Time...
Earlier in the game, Zimbabwe posted a below-par total on the board due to a big collapse towards the end where they lost the last six wickets for just 26 runs. Skipper Craig Ervine was the top scorer with a knock of 82 runs off 102 balls. Maheesh Theekshana shone with the ball for Sri Lanka with a fine four-fer while Dushmantha Chameera and Jeffrey Vandersay got a couple each with Dilshan Madushanka setting the tone by getting the wicket in the first over. While chasing, it was the magnificent ton from the newest member of the team, Janith Liyanage that helped them keep in touch with the target while crucial contributions from Chameera and Vandersay towards the end made sure they ended up on the winning side.
Zimbabwe, on the other hand, gave their absolute all defending this low score and made life difficult for Sri Lanka. Richard Ngarava once again provided them with the early breakthrough. Blessing Muzarabani also almost got Kusal Mendis on his very first ball, but unfortunately, he overstepped. It was Nagarava who removed four of the top five batters on his own. They dropped a few chances in the field which, looking back, would have made a difference. Sikandar Raza was excellent in the middle overs and picked up a couple of crucial wickets while being economical as well. He found good support from Tapiwa Mufudza, but that two overs from Ryan Burl that cost 23 runs proved to be very expensive. Ngarava registered his maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs, but it was not quite enough to get his side the win while Blessing Muzarabani got a wicket as well. Even though the result did not go their way, they can take a lot of positives from this excellent bowling effort from them.
Sri Lanka once again lost an opener in the very first over as Avishka Fernando is not enjoying his return to the national side. Sadeera Samarawickrama followed him back to the hut as well. It was then Kusal Mendis and Janith Liyanage who rode the storm from the Zimbabwean pacers and gave them time to settle in, but scoring runs was still pretty difficult. Then the rain came down after 13 overs, but fortunately, it did not stay for very long and the game resumed with no overs lost. Mendis got a life on the very first ball after the resumption but couldn't make the most of it as he went back in the same over. Charith Asalanka who scored a ton in the last game went back for a duck this around. It was Janith Liyanage who held one end solidly and kept scoring the runs registering a gritty fifty as well in what is his 2nd ODI. He found good support first from Sahan Arachchige and then from Maheesh Theekshana who made crucial contributions that helped the hosts get back in the game. The partnership of 56 runs between him and Theekshana put them in a really good position, but two rash shots from both of them trying to get ahead on DLS saw them lose their grip again. Liyanage missed out on his hundred by just five runs and failed to stay there till the end to see his side home. However, Jeffrey Vandersay and Dushmantha Chameera kept their calm in the end when the rain was falling heavily, stayed unbeaten on 19 and 18 respectively to seal a 2-wicket win with one over to spare as well.
SRI LANKA WINS A THRILLER HERE! What a match we have witnessed here at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo where it is the hosts who just manage to get over the line. Relief more than happiness for them, but they will take it as they take an unassailable lead in the series. Zimbabwe, though, showed great fight, but a few moments of clumsiness in the field ultimately cost them the game and they will feel like this was a missed opportunity.
End Of The Over 49 : 211/8
13 Runs
  • 048.1
  • 448.2
  • 448.3
  • 048.4
  • 148.5
  • 448.6
D. Chameera
18 (25)
J. Vandersay
19 (18)
F. Akram
10-0-43-0
48.6
4
Faraz Akram To Dushmantha Chameera
FOUR! Down the ground, Dushmantha Chameera hits through the line and finishes things in style for Sri Lanka. Faraz Akram pitches the ball up on the stumps and Dushmantha Chameera launches the ball back over the bowler and the ball races away to the long off boundary. It's all over and Sri Lanka have won the game. The 38 run partnership for the 9th wicket for Sri Lanka does it for their side. Zimbabwe so close of the victory, still falling a little short in the end. Sri Lanka chase down 209 in 49 overs with 2 wickets left in hand.
48.5
1
Faraz Akram To Jeffrey Vandersay
Full toss on the pads and Jeffrey Vandersay flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single. 2 runs are required for Sri Lanka to win the game.
48.4
0
Faraz Akram To Jeffrey Vandersay
Pitched up on the stumps. Jeffrey Vandersay drives the ball straight to covers.
48.3
4
Faraz Akram To Jeffrey Vandersay
FOUR! What a shot again. The rain helps the ball to come onto the bat and Jeffrey Vandersay hammers the ball through covers for a fantastic boundary. pitches the ball up outside the off stump line and Jeffrey Vandersay drives it hard through covers for a superb boundary.
48.2
4
Faraz Akram To Jeffrey Vandersay
FOUR! That can turn out to be a match-winning boundary for Sri Lanka. Jeffrey Vandersay executes the scoop to perfection. Pitched just short at the stumps and Jeffrey Vandersay walks around and plays the scoop over short fine leg for a superb boundary. 7 off 10 now.
48.1
0
Faraz Akram To Jeffrey Vandersay
Holds the length back on the off stump. Jeffrey Vandersay walks into the wicket and blocks it off. 11 runs needed from 11 balls now.
It is going down to the wire here at Colombo. The rain is falling down but the hosts are ahead on DLS. However, we are still playing on here.
End Of The Over 48 : 198/8
3 Runs
  • 047.1
  • 147.2
  • 1 NB 47.3
  • 047.3
  • 147.4
  • 047.5
  • 047.6
D. Chameera
14 (24)
J. Vandersay
10 (13)
B. Muzarabani
10-0-41-1
47.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Dushmantha Chameera
Beats his outside edge this time to end his spell. Hits the good length outside off and makes the ball move away. Dushmantha Chameera survives the over.
47.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Dushmantha Chameera
Another good bouncer at the batter. Dushmantha Chameera somehow manages to leave the ball.
47.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Jeffrey Vandersay
Pitched the ball up outside the off stump line. Jeffrey Vandersay drives the ball well to sweepers for a single.
47.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Jeffrey Vandersay
Very well-directed bouncer, keeping the Free Hit as a dot ball. Jeffrey Vandersay looked to play the upper cut but misses the ball completely.
47.3
nb
Blessing Muzarabani To Jeffrey Vandersay
No ball! What a time to bowl a NO BALL. Just short at the batter Jeffrey Vandersay negotiates well with it and gets a Free-Hit as a reward.
47.2
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Dushmantha Chameera
Pitches the ball up outside the off stump line. Dushmantha Chameera punches the ball to the covers gap and runs a single.
47.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Dushmantha Chameera
Hits the good length outside the off stump. Dushmantha Chameera gets beaten outside the off stump as he looks to poke at it.
End Of The Over 47 : 195/8
4 Runs
  • 146.1
  • 046.2
  • 046.3
  • 146.4
  • 246.5
  • 046.6
J. Vandersay
9 (10)
D. Chameera
13 (20)
T. Mufudza
7-0-38-0
46.6
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Jeffrey Vandersay
Aims full and slow on the stumps. Jeffrey Vandersay taps it back to the bowler.
The rain has gotten a bit heavier now, but we are continuing for now.
46.5
2
Tapiwa Mufudza To Jeffrey Vandersay
Tossed up outside the off stump line. Jeffrey Vandersay lofts the ball to the left of long off and runs a couple.
46.4
1
Tapiwa Mufudza To Dushmantha Chameera
Low fultoss on the stumps. Dushmantha Chameera flicks the ball towards long on and takes a run.
46.3
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Dushmantha Chameera
Holds the length back on the stumps. Dushmantha Chameera strokes it hard to the left of mid-wicket and its good fielding to stop the single.
46.2
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Dushmantha Chameera
Pitches the ball up on the stumps. Dushmantha Chameera flicks it straight to mid-wicket.
46.1
1
Tapiwa Mufudza To Jeffrey Vandersay
Tossed up on the off stump line. Jeffrey Vandersay drives the ball to long off for a single.
End Of The Over 46 : 191/8
4 Runs
  • 045.1
  • 145.2
  • 045.3
  • 045.4
  • 145.5
  • 245.6
D. Chameera
12 (17)
J. Vandersay
6 (7)
F. Akram
9-0-30-0
45.6
2
Faraz Akram To Dushmantha Chameera
Drags the line outside the leg stump. Dushmantha Chameera flicks the ball to the left of deep square leg for a couple.
45.5
1
Faraz Akram To Jeffrey Vandersay
Pitched up outside the off stump. Jeffrey Vandersay pushes the ball to sweepers and takes a single.
45.4
0
Faraz Akram To Jeffrey Vandersay
Just short at the stumps. Jeffrey Vandersay blocks it off from the crease.
45.3
0
Faraz Akram To Jeffrey Vandersay
Pitches the ball up outside the off stump line, Jeffrey Vandersay drives the ball straight to covers.
45.2
1
Faraz Akram To Dushmantha Chameera
Pitches the ball up outside the off stump line. Dushmantha Chameera drives the ball to sweepers for a single.
45.1
0
Faraz Akram To Dushmantha Chameera
Hits the length on the stumps. Dushmantha Chameera blocks it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 45 : 187/8
7 Runs
  • 044.1
  • 044.2
  • 444.3
  • 144.4
  • 144.5
  • 144.6
D. Chameera
9 (14)
J. Vandersay
5 (4)
T. Mufudza
6-0-34-0
44.6
1
Tapiwa Mufudza To Dushmantha Chameera
Holds the length back on the off stump. Dushmantha Chameera looks to turn the face of the bat and gets a leading edge falling short of covers. The batters take a single.
44.5
1
Tapiwa Mufudza To Jeffrey Vandersay
Pitches the ball up this time. Jeffrey Vandersay drives the ball to long on and takes the run.
44.4
1
Tapiwa Mufudza To Dushmantha Chameera
Just short on the pads, flicked away to deep square leg for a single.
44.3
4
Tapiwa Mufudza To Dushmantha Chameera
FOUR! What a shot down the ground for a boundary by Dushmantha Chameera. Tossed up ball at the stumps and Dushmantha Chameera takes the front leg out and drives the ball straight past the bowler beating long on to his left for a boundary.
44.2
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Dushmantha Chameera
Bowls up outside the off stump line again. Dushmantha Chameera takes the front foot out and blocks it off.
44.1
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Dushmantha Chameera
Tosses the ball up outside the off stump line. Dushmantha Chameera looks to offer a front foot defence but is beaten by the ball.
End Of The Over 44 : 180/8
2 Runs
  • 043.1
  • 143.2
  • 043.3
  • 043.4
  • 043.5
  • 143.6
D. Chameera
3 (9)
J. Vandersay
4 (3)
F. Akram
8-0-26-0
43.6
1
Faraz Akram To Dushmantha Chameera
Pitches the ball up on the stumps. Dushmantha Chameera drives the ball to long on and takes a run.
43.5
0
Faraz Akram To Dushmantha Chameera
Just short at the stumps. Dushmantha Chameera blocks the ball straight to mid-wicket this time.
43.4
0
Faraz Akram To Dushmantha Chameera
Another delivery pitched up on the off stump. Dushmantha Chameera pushes it with good timing to covers.
43.3
0
Faraz Akram To Dushmantha Chameera
Pitches the ball up on the off stump line. Dushmantha Chameera drives it but straight to covers.
43.2
1
Faraz Akram To Jeffrey Vandersay
Pitched up on the leg stump line. Jeffrey Vandersay drives the ball into the long on gap and takes a run.
43.1
0
Faraz Akram To Jeffrey Vandersay
Just short at the stumps. Jeffrey Vandersay stays at the wicket and blocks the ball to mid-wicket.
Faraz Akram is back on. He has conceded 24 runs in his 7 overs. The umpire gives a warning to Zimbabwe as they failed to start this over within 60 seconds.
End Of The Over 43 : 178/8
8 Runs
  • 142.1
  • 1 LB 42.2
  • W 42.3
  • 1 WD 42.4
  • 342.4
  • 042.5
  • 242.6
D. Chameera
2 (5)
J. Vandersay
3 (1)
B. Muzarabani
9-0-38-1
42.6
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Dushmantha Chameera
Pitches the ball up on the stumps. Dushmantha Chameera gets a thick inside edge towards the left of deep square leg for a couple.
42.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Dushmantha Chameera
Hits the length hard on the line of the stumps. Dushmantha Chameera gets a hit on the thigh pads.
42.4
3
Blessing Muzarabani To Jeffrey Vandersay
Pitched up outside the off stump line and Jeffrey Vandersay drives the ball in the air overs covers through to the boundary but the dive of Ryan Burl saves a run for the side and the batters come back for the third.
42.4
wd
Blessing Muzarabani To Jeffrey Vandersay
Wide! Too short this time for the batter to play at it. Wide called.
Jeffrey Vandersay walks in to bat.
42.3
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Absolutely needless this from Janith Liyanage! He misses out on a well-deserved hundred by just five runs, but more importantly, this dismissal has put the Lankans in a very tough spot now. Blessing Muzarabani hits the hard length this time, on off, Janith Liyanage skips down the track to loft it over mid off, but gets a bit cramped up and fails to get the elevation. Asa result, the ball goes in the air towards mid off where Richard Ngarava takes a fine catch. Sri Lanka still needs 37 runs with only 2 wickets in hand!
42.2
lb
Blessing Muzarabani To Dushmantha Chameera
Pitched up and on leg, Dushmantha Chameera once again misses his flick, the ball deflects off his pads towards square leg. Another leg bye.
42.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
Back of a length and on off, Janith Liyanage stabs it towards point and scampers across for a single.
Some drizzle can be seen around the ground on the screen. Nothing serious at the moment. Let's hope the play is not interrupted.
End Of The Over 42 : 170/7
3 Runs
  • 041.1
  • 141.2
  • W 41.3
  • 1 LB 41.4
  • 141.5
  • 041.6
D. Chameera
0 (2)
J. Liyanage
94 (125)
R. Ngarava
10-3-32-5
41.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Dushmantha Chameera
Touch fuller and around off, angling away, Dushmantha Chameera tries to push it away but misses it completely.
41.5
1
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Back of a length and around off, hops up and dabs it wide of point for a quick run.
41.4
lb
Richard Ngarava To Dushmantha Chameera
Full and on leg, Dushmantha Chameera misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.
Dushmantha Chameera is the next batter for Sri Lanka.
41.3
W
Richard Ngarava To Maheesh Theekshana OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! FIVE FOR NGARAVA! A maiden five-wicket haul for him in ODIs. He serves this one full and around off, Maheesh Theekshana goes for the big drive but fails to keep it down and it goes wide of covers, Faraz Akram there dives to his left to take a brilliant catch. He makes up for his earlier effort. Theekshana stands there in disappointment as he knows there was no need for that shot. Is there another twist in the tale? Let's find out.
41.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
A bit fuller and on off, Janith Liyanage pushes it through covers for a single.
41.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Back of a length and on middle, hurries onto the batter, Janith Liyanage looks to jab it away but misses and gets hit high on the pads.
End Of The Over 41 : 167/6
3 Runs
  • 240.1
  • 040.2
  • 140.3
  • 040.4
  • 040.5
  • 040.6
M. Theekshana
18 (30)
J. Liyanage
92 (122)
T. Mufudza
5-0-27-0
40.6
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Maheesh Theekshana
Slower through the air, full and around off, Maheesh Theekshana steers it towards short covers.
40.5
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Maheesh Theekshana
Fligthed, full and on off, Maheesh Theekshana blocks it to the left of the bowler.
40.4
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Maheesh Theekshana
Quicker, full and on leg, Maheesh Theekshana looks to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads.
40.3
1
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
Goes short again and around leg, Janith Liyanage nudges it towards short fine leg for a run.
40.2
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
Tossed up, full and on middle, Janith Liyanage uses his feet and knocks it back to the bowler.
40.1
2
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
Floated, short and on off, Janith Liyanage tucks it away with soft hands towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second runs. He moves onto 92!
Powerplay 3! Now, five fielders are allowed outside the circle till the last over. However, Sri Lanka needs less than a run-a-ball now and Zimbabwe will want to close in the field to create a few more opportunities. Also, Tapiwa Mufudza (4-0-24-0) comes back into the attack now.
End Of The Over 40 : 164/6
4 Runs
  • 139.1
  • 239.2
  • 039.3
  • 139.4
  • 039.5
  • 039.6
M. Theekshana
18 (27)
J. Liyanage
89 (119)
R. Ngarava
9-3-30-4
39.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Maheesh Theekshana
Beaten! Fuller delivery outside off. Maheesh Theekshana tries to heave it to his off side, but gets beaten on the outer edge of his willow.
39.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Maheesh Theekshana
A good short ball outside the line of the off stump. Maheesh Theekshana lets the ball go through.
39.4
1
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Holds the length outside the off stump. Janith Liyanage plays it late off the front foot towards third man for a single.
39.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Just short outside the line of the off stump. Janith Liyanage stays at the crease and blocks the ball well.
39.2
2
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
On the pads again, from a good length. Janith Liyanage taps the ball to the left of deep square leg and comes back for a second.
39.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Maheesh Theekshana
Hits the length on the pads. Maheesh Theekshana flicks the ball straight to fine leg for a single.
End Of The Over 39 : 160/6
2 Runs
  • 038.1
  • 038.2
  • 038.3
  • 138.4
  • 038.5
  • 138.6
M. Theekshana
17 (24)
J. Liyanage
86 (116)
S. Raza
10-1-32-2
38.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Maheesh Theekshana
Tosses the ball up on the stumps. Maheesh Theekshana drives the ball to long on for a run.
38.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Maheesh Theekshana
Pitches the ball up on the off stump. Maheesh Theekshana taps it straight to covers.
38.4
1
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
On the pads from a back of length. Janith Liyanage flicks the ball towards deep square leg for a run.
38.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Pitches the ball up on the stumps. Janith Liyanage drives the ball straight to the bowler.
38.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Tosses the ball up on the stumps. Janith Liyanage flicks the ball straight to mid-wicket.
38.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Short and wide, cuts away straight to point.
End Of The Over 38 : 158/6
5 Runs
  • 137.1
  • 037.2
  • 237.3
  • 237.4
  • 037.5
  • 037.6
M. Theekshana
16 (22)
J. Liyanage
85 (112)
R. Ngarava
8-3-26-4
37.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Maheesh Theekshana
Pitches the ball up on the off stump. Maheesh Theekshana drives the ball straight to mid off.
37.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Maheesh Theekshana
Back of a length, just outside off. Maheesh Theekshana steers it towards point.
37.4
2
Richard Ngarava To Maheesh Theekshana
Just short! Richard Ngarava bowls a slower one, full and on middle, Maheesh Theekshana is early into his flick shot, and the ball loops in front of mid on, Faraz Akram there takes a few steps to his right and then comes forward, dives but fails to reach the ball. Two runs taken. If he had not taken those steps to his right, he would have probably grabbed that one.
37.3
2
Richard Ngarava To Maheesh Theekshana
Fuller delivery on leg. Maheesh Theekshana flicks it uppishly towards backward squqre leg. The fielder in deep does well to dive to his right and saves the boundary. Double taken in between.
37.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Maheesh Theekshana
Short delivery just outside off. Maheesh Theekshana holds his stance and blocks it towards point for a no runs.
37.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Back of a length, outside off. Janith Liyanage guides it towards third man for a single.
Change? Yes, Zimbabwe brings back their strike bowler as Richard Ngarava (7-3-21-4) replaces Ryan Burl.
End Of The Over 37 : 153/6
3 Runs
  • 036.1
  • 136.2
  • 136.3
  • 136.4
  • 036.5
  • 036.6
M. Theekshana
12 (17)
J. Liyanage
84 (111)
S. Raza
9-1-30-2
36.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Maheesh Theekshana
Fuller delivery outside off. Maheesh Theekshana defends it from the crease towards his leg side.
36.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Maheesh Theekshana
Fuller outside off. Maheesh Theekshana strides out and defends it watchfully.
36.4
1
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Slower through the air, short and outside off. Janith Liyanage covers the stumps and tucks it towards deep square leg for a signle.
36.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Maheesh Theekshana
Short delivery around off. Maheesh Theekshana hangs back and taps it towards the front of the cover and sets of for a quick single. The fielder in cover is pretty slow to throw it towards the strikers end.
36.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Fuller on off. Janith Liyanage goes across the line and eases it towards long on
36.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Quicker through air, fuller, outside off. Janith Liyanage takes his front foot out and drives it towards the cover fielder.
End Of The Over 36 : 150/6
14 Runs
  • 135.1
  • 435.2
  • 135.3
  • 435.4
  • 1 WD 35.5
  • 135.5
  • 235.6
M. Theekshana
11 (14)
J. Liyanage
82 (108)
R. Burl
2-0-23-0
35.6
2
Ryan Burl To Maheesh Theekshana
On the pads this time to Maheesh Theekshana who gets back and taps the ball to the right of deep square leg for a couple.
35.5
1
Ryan Burl To Janith Liyanage
On the pads this time, flicked away for a single.
35.5
wd
Ryan Burl To Janith Liyanage
Wide! Wayward outside the line of leg stump. Janith Liyanage lets it go. Wide called.
35.4
4
Ryan Burl To Janith Liyanage
FOUR! Superb timing on that cut, find the second boundary of the over. Short and wide by Ryan Burl, giving enough room for Janith Liyanage to hang back and cut it hard to the right of point for a superb boundary.
35.3
1
Ryan Burl To Maheesh Theekshana
Pitched up outside the off stump. Maheesh Theekshana drives the ball to sweepers for a single.
35.2
4
Ryan Burl To Maheesh Theekshana
FOUR! Welcome boundary for Sri Lanka. Poor delivery by Ryan Burl outside off. Bowls a full toss and Maheesh Theekshana plays an inside-out over covers for a superb boundary.
35.1
1
Ryan Burl To Janith Liyanage
Pitches the ball up on the stumps. Janith Liyanage flicks the ball towards long on for a single.
End Of The Over 35 : 136/6
5 Runs
  • 134.1
  • 134.2
  • 134.3
  • 034.4
  • 134.5
  • 134.6
J. Liyanage
76 (105)
M. Theekshana
4 (11)
S. Raza
8-1-27-2
34.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Just short on the pads this time by Sikandar Raza. Janith Liyanage stays back and flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.
34.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Maheesh Theekshana
Bowls on the stumps this time. Maheesh Theekshana launches the ball to long on for a run.
34.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Maheesh Theekshana
beats the outside edge this time. Bowls the ball outside off drawing the batter infront. Maheesh Theekshana , misses out on the drive.
34.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Just short on the pads. Janith Liyanage flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.
34.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Maheesh Theekshana
Low full toss on the stumps by Sikandar Raza this time. Maheesh Theekshana drives the ball to long on and runs a single.
34.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Pitches the ball up on the off stump line. Janith Liyanage taps the ball towards long on and runs a single.
End Of The Over 34 : 131/6
9 Runs
  • 633.1
  • 033.2
  • 233.3
  • 033.4
  • 033.5
  • 133.6
J. Liyanage
73 (102)
M. Theekshana
2 (8)
R. Burl
1-0-9-0
33.6
1
Ryan Burl To Janith Liyanage
Short delivery around off. Janith Liyanage come down the ground and drives it towards long off for a run.
33.5
0
Ryan Burl To Janith Liyanage
Short lenght ball, outside off. Janith Liyanage decides to leave this one to the keeper.
33.4
0
Ryan Burl To Janith Liyanage
Beaten! Short delivery yet again, outside off, drifting out. Janith Liyanage reaches the delivery to cut it but gets beaten on the outer edge.
33.3
2
Ryan Burl To Janith Liyanage
In the air...safe! This is another full toss, on middle, Janith Liyanage slogs it away, but does not time it that well, there are shouts of catch it. However, this one lands well wide of long on who runs to his right to collect it. Two runs taken.
33.2
0
Ryan Burl To Janith Liyanage
Short delivery around off. Janith Liyanage stays back in his crease and does enough to block it towards his point.
33.1
6
Ryan Burl To Janith Liyanage
SIX! Full toss and launched over deep mid-wicket. What a shot! Ryan Burl starts off with a full toss and is greated with a big heave over deep mid-wicket by Janith Liyanage for another maximum.
End Of The Over 33 : 122/6
2 Runs
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 032.3
  • 132.4
  • 132.5
  • 032.6
M. Theekshana
2 (8)
J. Liyanage
64 (96)
S. Raza
7-1-22-2
32.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Maheesh Theekshana
Quicker, short and around leg, Maheesh Theekshana clips it to square leg.
32.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Fuller delivery on off. Janith Liyanage eases it towards long on.
32.4
1
Sikandar Raza To Maheesh Theekshana
Tossed up, fuller on off. Maheesh Theekshana drives it gently towards long on for a single.
32.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Maheesh Theekshana
Fuller, on leg. Maheesh Theekshana flicks it towards mid-wicket.
32.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Maheesh Theekshana
Fuller, drifting in, on middle. Maheesh Theekshana strides out and gets a bit inside edge and thumps to his pad. The ball lobs to his leg side. Keeper done well to gather the ball.
32.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Maheesh Theekshana
Huge appeal but nothing says the Umpire! This is a fuller on middle. Maheesh Theekshana tries to play it to his off side but gets a thump on his front pad.  It looks like there is a slight inside edge of the bat.
End Of The Over 32 : 120/6
8 Runs
  • 031.1
  • 631.2
  • 031.3
  • 131.4
  • 031.5
  • 131.6
M. Theekshana
1 (3)
J. Liyanage
63 (95)
T. Mufudza
4-0-24-0
31.6
1
Tapiwa Mufudza To Maheesh Theekshana
Tosses it up slow outside the off stump. Maheesh Theekshana taps it down to the right of point and runs a single.
31.5
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Maheesh Theekshana
Pitches the ball up on the off stump line. Maheesh Theekshana blocks it off the front foot.
31.4
1
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
Short and on the pads. Janith Liyanage flicks the ball to deep square leg for a run.
31.3
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
Tosses the ball up on the off stump. Janith Liyanage steps down and looks to flick the ball into the leg side but gets a hit on the pads away from the stumps.
31.2
6
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
SIX! Over deep mid-wicket, all the way! First SIX for Janith Liyanage and Sri Lanka. Short ball this time by Tapiwa Mufudza on the stumps and Janith Liyanage launches the ball high and long over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
31.1
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
Tosses the ball up slow on the off stump. Janith Liyanage takes the front foot out and blocks the ball well.
End Of The Over 31 : 112/6
1 Runs
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 130.4
  • W 30.5
  • 030.6
M. Theekshana
0 (1)
J. Liyanage
56 (91)
S. Raza
6-1-20-2
30.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Maheesh Theekshana
Flighted ball outside the line of the off stump, floating in the air. Maheesh Theekshana looks to play the cover drive but is beaten completely.
Drinks! The last recognised batting pair has just been broken and Sri Lanka are in some serious trouble here. Now, the responsibility rests on the shoulders of Janith Liyanage who is batting on 56, but he will need a bit of support from the other end as well. Zimbabwe have done really well defending this low total and they know that this is a great opportunity for them to get the better of the Lankans. Also, Maheesh Theekshana walks out to bat now.
30.5
W
Sikandar Raza To Dasun Shanaka OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Dasun Shanaka falls before Sikandar Raza. Huge moment in the game. Sri Lanka goes further down as the former skipper goes back to the hut now. Raza bowls this quicker, short, and around off, Dasun Shanaka goes for the cut but this too close for that shot, he ends up getting a thin outside edge as Joylord Gumbie takes a sharp catch behind the stumps. Zimbabwe four wickets away from a famous win here!
30.4
1
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Short this time on the pads and Janith Liyanage flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.
30.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Tosses the ball up on the off stump. Janith Liyanage blocks it off well off the front foot.
30.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Pitches the ball up on the stumps. Janith Liyanage blocks it off well.
30.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Bowls one from the back of the palm and gets it to turn in starp. Janith Liyanage gets a hit on the front pads and there is a huge appeal for LBW. The umpire says no and Zimbabwe take a review. The ball looks to be far away from the bat and the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is pitched in line, impact in the line of the middle stump but missing the leg stump. Review lost for Zimbabwe.
End Of The Over 30 : 111/5
6 Runs
  • 029.1
  • 129.2
  • 429.3
  • 129.4
  • 029.5
  • 029.6
D. Shanaka
7 (12)
J. Liyanage
55 (87)
T. Mufudza
3-0-16-0
29.6
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Dasun Shanaka
Short delivery just outside off. Dasun Shanaka opens his stance to punch it from the crease but gets straight to the covers.
29.5
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller delivery on middle, drifting in. Dasun Shanaka tries to tuck it towards his leg side but gets a leading edge and the ball rolls towards backward point.
29.4
1
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
Short length ball, outside off. Janith Liyanage goes deep inside his crease and punches it towards long on for a single.
29.3
4
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
FOUR! A bit streaky but Sri Lanka won't mind that! This is flighted, full and around leg, Janith Liyanage goes down and tries to paddle it away, gets a bit of top edge as the ball goes past the short fine leg fielder for a boundary. Sri Lanka needs under 100 runs to win now!
29.2
1
Tapiwa Mufudza To Dasun Shanaka
Short delivery on off. Dasun Shanaka punches it towards long on and sets off for a single.
29.1
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Dasun Shanaka
Full-length delivery on off. Dasun Shanaka goes back and milks it towards mid-wicket for no runs.
End Of The Over 29 : 105/5
7 Runs
  • 028.1
  • 128.2
  • 428.3
  • 028.4
  • 128.5
  • 128.6
D. Shanaka
6 (8)
J. Liyanage
50 (85)
S. Raza
5-1-19-1
28.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Dasun Shanaka
Short one once again, pitching outside off, drifting in. Dasun Shanaka covers the stumps and nudges it towards the mid-wicket region for a run.
28.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
FIFTY FOR LIYANAGE! A fine knock from him playing only his second ODI and when his team needed it the most. However, he knows that the job is not done yet. This is short and on middle, Janith Liyanage clips it past mid-wicket for one.
28.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Fuller delivery outside off. Janith Liyanage steers it towards the third man but for nothing.
28.3
4
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
FOUR! Deft touch! Sikandar Raza drags his length back this time, on off, Janith Liyanage once again lets the ball come to him, steers it wide of short third man where the fielder dives to his left but fails to stop it as the ball races to the fence for a boundary. The fielder should have done better there.
28.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Dasun Shanaka
Short delivery around off. Dasun Shanaka clips it toward mid-wicket. The fielder fumbles and the batters gets a run.
28.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Dasun Shanaka
Much fuller on middle. Dasun Shanaka pushes it towards short mid-wicket for no runs.
End Of The Over 28 : 98/5
8 Runs
  • 027.1
  • 027.2
  • 127.3
  • 327.4
  • 327.5
  • 127.6
D. Shanaka
4 (5)
J. Liyanage
45 (82)
T. Mufudza
2-0-10-0
27.6
1
Tapiwa Mufudza To Dasun Shanaka
Flighted, full and on off, Dasun Shanaka drives it down to long off for one more.
27.5
3
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
Goes a bit short and around off, Janith Liyanage waits for it, opens the face at the last moment to guide it towards the third man region for three more runs.
27.4
3
Tapiwa Mufudza To Dasun Shanaka
Flighted, full and around off, Dasun Shanaka looks to work it away but gets an outside edge past short third man, Ryan Burl chases after it and dives to keep it inside. Three runs taken.
27.3
1
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
Floated, short and on off, Janith Liyanage uses his feet and eases it towards long on for a single.
27.2
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
Flatter, full and on middle, Janith Liyanage tucks it straight to short mid-wicket.
27.1
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
Quicker one, full and on middle, Janith Liyanage blocks it down the pitch.
End Of The Over 27 : 90/5
0 Runs
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • W 26.3
  • 026.4
  • 026.5
  • 026.6
D. Shanaka
0 (3)
J. Liyanage
41 (78)
S. Raza
4-1-12-1
26.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Dasun Shanaka
Fires this one full and on middle, keeps low too, Dasun Shanaka gets his bat down and clips to short mid-wicket.
26.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Dasun Shanaka
Flighted, full and on middle, Dasun Shanaka knocks it down the pitch.
26.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Dasun Shanaka
Quicker, short and on off, Dasun Shanaka blocks it back to the bowler.
Dasun Shanaka walks in to bat for Sri Lanka.
26.3
W
Sikandar Raza To Sahan Arachchige OUT!
OUT! LBW! Sikandar Raza strikes now! This looks plumb but Sahan Arachchige takes the review. Raza turned the previous two balls away, and this time fires in the arm ball, that goes in with angle, skids through as well, Sahan Arachchige gets stuck in his crease as he tries to play at it, but does so all around it and gets hit on the pads right in front of the stumps. A huge shout for LBW, and up goes the finger. UltraEdge and Ball Tracking both go in favour of the visitors. Sri Lanka lose half their side and a review as well!
26.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Sahan Arachchige
Flatter, full and on off, turns away with good bounce, Sahan Arachchige prods forward to block but gets beaten on the outside edge.
26.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Sahan Arachchige
A bit short and on middle, turns away, Sahan Arachchige blocks it out.
End Of The Over 26 : 90/4
2 Runs
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 125.4
  • 025.5
  • 125.6
S. Arachchige
21 (36)
J. Liyanage
41 (78)
T. Mufudza
1-0-2-0
25.6
1
Tapiwa Mufudza To Sahan Arachchige
Fuller again on middle and leg. Sahan Arachchige drives it gently towards long on for a single.
25.5
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Sahan Arachchige
Fullish delivery on stumps. Sahan Arachchige takes hsi front foot out and blocks it back to the bowler.
25.4
1
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
Short one once again, on middle and leg. Janith Liyanage goes back and glances it towards deep square leg for a single.
25.3
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
Short delivery on middle. Janith Liyanage covers his stumps and tucks it towards short mid-wicket for no runs.
25.2
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
Short delivery on off. Janith Liyanage comes down the ground and pushes it back to the bowler.
25.1
0
Tapiwa Mufudza To Janith Liyanage
Short one to begin the over, outside off. Janith Liyanage dabs it towards point.
End Of The Over 25 : 88/4
7 Runs
  • 124.1
  • 024.2
  • 024.3
  • 124.4
  • 124.5
  • 424.6
S. Arachchige
20 (34)
J. Liyanage
40 (74)
S. Raza
3-0-12-0
24.6
4
Sikandar Raza To Sahan Arachchige
FOUR! Nicely played! This is darted full and down the leg side, Sahan Arachchige goes down on one knee and paddles it away finely towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
24.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Short one now, on leg. Janith Liyanage camps back and glances it towards square leg for a run.
24.4
1
Sikandar Raza To Sahan Arachchige
Tossed up, fuller on off. Sahan Arachchige drives it towards cover for a single.
24.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Sahan Arachchige
Fullish delivery on stumps. Sahan Arachchige blocks it back to the bowler.
24.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Sahan Arachchige
Fuller on off. Sahan Arachchige pushes it towards point for no runs.
24.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Short delivery just outside off, drifting in. Janith Liyanage goes deep inside the crease and milks it towards deep square leg,
End Of The Over 24 : 81/4
6 Runs
  • 123.1
  • 123.2
  • 123.3
  • 023.4
  • 223.5
  • 123.6
J. Liyanage
38 (72)
S. Arachchige
15 (30)
F. Akram
7-0-24-0
23.6
1
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
This is on a good length and on off, Janith Liyanage tucks it through mid-wicket for one
23.5
2
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Short again and on middle, Janith Liyanage pulls it well over mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
23.4
0
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Short of a length and outside off, Janith Liyanage looks to cut it away but misses as the keeper who is standing up to the stumps also fails to collect it on the first attempt.
23.3
1
Faraz Akram To Sahan Arachchige
Tip and run! This is touch fuller, on off, Sahan Arachchige drops it in front of short covers for a quick run.
23.2
1
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Length again and on middle, Janith Liyanage moves across and clips it to fine leg for a run.
23.1
1
Faraz Akram To Sahan Arachchige
On a length and down the leg side, Sahan Arachchige nudges it towards fine leg for a single.
End Of The Over 23 : 75/4
3 Runs
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 122.3
  • 022.4
  • 022.5
  • 222.6
J. Liyanage
34 (68)
S. Arachchige
13 (28)
S. Raza
2-0-5-0
22.6
2
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Slows it up again, short and on off, turns in, Janith Liyanage clips it towards mid-wicket, the batters get the second run as the fielder in the deep takes a bit too long to get to the ball. Raza is not a happy man here.
22.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Slower through the air, short and on off, Janith Liyanage moves back and stabs it back to the bowler.
22.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Quicker, full and on middle, Janith Liyanage tries to push it away but miscues it towards short covers.
22.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Sahan Arachchige
Tossed up, full and on leg, Sahan Arachchige eases it towards long on for a single.
22.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Sahan Arachchige
Floated, short and on middle, turns away, Sahan Arachchige stays back and steers it towards point.
22.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Sahan Arachchige
Flatter, short and around off, Sahan Arachchige looks to run it down to third man but misses.
End Of The Over 22 : 72/4
5 Runs
  • 021.1
  • 421.2
  • 021.3
  • 021.4
  • 121.5
  • 021.6
J. Liyanage
32 (65)
S. Arachchige
12 (25)
B. Muzarabani
8-0-31-0
21.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
Good-length delivery on off. Janith Liyanage prods halfway and pushes it back to the bowler.
21.5
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Sahan Arachchige
Back of a length, on off. Sahan Arachchige stays back and punches it towards the gap of covers and sets off for a quick single.
21.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Sahan Arachchige
Peach! Good-length delivery, pitching outside off, nipping it away a shy bit. Sahan Arachchige tries to block it to his off thinking the ball might angle in but gets beaten on the outer edge.
21.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Sahan Arachchige
Sharp short delivery on off, just to the side of the batter's helmet. Sahan Arachchige arches back to leave it to the keeper. The umpire signals a warning for one bounce over the shoulder.
21.2
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Sahan Arachchige
FOUR! Finally a boundary for Sri Lanka! Blessing Muzarabani serves this full and around off, Sahan Arachchige strides out nicely and drives it beautifully through covers for four runs. A boundary after 71 balls!
21.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Sahan Arachchige
Back of a length delivery on middle and leg. Sahan Arachchige holds his stance and nudges it towards mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 21 : 67/4
2 Runs
  • 120.1
  • 020.2
  • 020.3
  • 020.4
  • 120.5
  • 020.6
J. Liyanage
32 (64)
S. Arachchige
7 (20)
S. Raza
1-0-2-0
20.6
0
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Short delivery on off. Janith Liyanage pushes it towards left of short mid-wicket for no runs.
20.5
1
Sikandar Raza To Sahan Arachchige
Short length ball, around off. Sahan Arachchige chops it towards deep point for a run.
20.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Sahan Arachchige
Short delivery outside off. Sahan Arachchige cuts it straight to the backward point.
20.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Sahan Arachchige
Full-length delivery on middle and leg. Sahan Arachchige milks it towards mid-wicket but for nothing.
20.2
0
Sikandar Raza To Sahan Arachchige
Fullish delivery on middle and off. Sahan Arachchige blocks the delivery from the outer part of his willow towards backward point.
20.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Janith Liyanage
Tossed up, fuller on off. Janith Liyanage takes his front foot out and nudges it towards mid-wicket region.
We will have a result in this game even if the rain comes back here. The DLS par-score for Sri Lanka is 99, so they are well behind.
End Of The Over 20 : 65/4
2 Runs
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 019.3
  • 219.4
  • 019.5
  • 019.6
S. Arachchige
6 (16)
J. Liyanage
31 (62)
B. Muzarabani
7-0-26-0
19.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Sahan Arachchige
Just short at the batter on the off stump. Sahan Arachchige jumps on the crease and blocks it off.
19.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Sahan Arachchige
Hits the length outside the off stump line. Sahan Arachchige takes the front foot out and lets the ball go through.
19.4
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Sahan Arachchige
Hits the short ball at the batter and Sahan Arachchige taps the ball down to the right of fine leg and runs a couple.
19.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Sahan Arachchige
Holds the length back outside the off stump line. Sahan Arachchige takes the front foot out and lets the ball go through.
19.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Sahan Arachchige
Beats him outside the line of the off stump. Sahan Arachchige stays at the crease and looks to poke at the short ball outside off.
19.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Sahan Arachchige
Pitches the ball away from the off stump. Sahan Arachchige lets the ball go through.
End Of The Over 19 : 63/4
4 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 118.3
  • 118.4
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
S. Arachchige
4 (10)
J. Liyanage
31 (62)
F. Akram
6-0-18-0
18.6
1
Faraz Akram To Sahan Arachchige
On the pads, holds the length back. Sahan Arachchige stays at the crease and blocks the ball to the right of mid-wicket and runs a single.
18.5
0
Faraz Akram To Sahan Arachchige
Pitches the ball up to the left hander. Sahan Arachchige taps the ball straight to covers.
18.4
1
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Extra bounce on the ball this time from the length. Janith Liyanage looks to play it down to third man but is surprised by the bounce, in the end gets a leading edge to third man on the bounce for a single.
18.3
1
Faraz Akram To Sahan Arachchige
On the pads again, pitched up. Sahan Arachchige flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.
18.2
0
Faraz Akram To Sahan Arachchige
Looking to swing the ball in from outside the leg stump line, but the ball stays straight after pitching. Sahan Arachchige looks to flick it but gets a leading edge to mid-wicket on the bounce.
18.1
1
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Swings the ball in from the length on the off stump. Janith Liyanage taps the ball to the slight left of mid on and runs a quick single.
End Of The Over 18 : 59/4
2 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 117.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 117.6
J. Liyanage
29 (60)
S. Arachchige
2 (6)
R. Ngarava
7-3-21-4
17.6
1
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Short ball outside the line of the off stump. Janith Liyanage gets back in the crease and tucks the ball down to third man for a comfortable single to end the over.
17.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Pitches the ball up outside the off stump line. Janith Liyanage punches the ball straight to short covers.
17.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Pitches one just short on top of the off stump. Janith Liyanage stays on the crease and keeps it out well.
17.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Keeping low after pitching, leaving the batter outside the off stump. Janith Liyanage looks to cut it but is beaten by the lack of bounce.
17.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Sahan Arachchige
Just short again outside the off stump line. Sahan Arachchige drops the ball down to third man and runs a single.
17.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Sahan Arachchige
Hits the length hard on the off stump. Sahan Arachchige blocks the ball from the crease.
End Of The Over 17 : 57/4
4 Runs
  • 216.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
S. Arachchige
1 (4)
J. Liyanage
28 (56)
F. Akram
5-0-14-0
16.6
1
Faraz Akram To Sahan Arachchige
Bowls it outside the line of the off stump and allows the batter to push it into the sweepers gap and take the single.
16.5
0
Faraz Akram To Sahan Arachchige
Pitches the ball upto him on the off stump. Sahan Arachchige punches the ball straight to covers.
16.4
0
Faraz Akram To Sahan Arachchige
Pitches the ball up outside the off stump line again. Sahan Arachchige stays at the crease and lets it go.
16.3
0
Faraz Akram To Sahan Arachchige
Holds the length back outside off. Left alone by the batter.
16.2
1
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
On the pads again. Janith Liyanage taps it to deep square leg for a run.
16.1
2
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Extra bounce on the pads. Janith Liyanage flicks the ball to deep square leg for a couple.
Sahan Arachchige walks out to bat now.
End Of The Over 16 : 53/4
0 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • W 15.6
C. Asalanka
0 (7)
J. Liyanage
25 (54)
R. Ngarava
6-3-19-4
15.6
W
Richard Ngarava To Charith Asalanka OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a ball, That's good set up by the bowler to get the in-form Charith Asalanka. Kept on exploiting the just short length on the fourth stump line, not giving Charith Asalanka any room to play with. Charith Asalanka looks to make room and cut the ball hard but gets a faint outside edge through to the wicketkeeper Joylord Gumbie who grabs the catch and throws the ball in the air with joy. Zimbabwe swinging the game in their way.
15.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Charith Asalanka
Just short length consistent again by the left armer. Charith Asalanka looking for some room but is enable to get any.
15.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Charith Asalanka
Bangs the short length again on the off stump line. Charith Asalanka jumps up and blocks the ball out.
15.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Charith Asalanka
Holds the length back outside the off stump line. Charith Asalanka looks to cut the ball hard but misses out on any contact.
15.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Charith Asalanka
Pitches it further up on the stumps. Charith Asalanka takes the front leg out and taps it back to the bowler.
15.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Charith Asalanka
Hits the length hard on the off stump line. Charith Asalanka blocks the ball off the front foot.
End Of The Over 15 : 53/3
2 Runs
  • 214.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
J. Liyanage
25 (54)
C. Asalanka
0 (1)
F. Akram
4-0-10-0
14.6
0
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Pitches the ball further up on the off stump. Janith Liyanage taps it out to covers.
14.5
0
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Holds the length back to the right hander with the wicketkeeper up to the stumps. Janith Liyanage looks to drive it but is not able to time it well.
14.4
0
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Swings on in again pitching it further up to the batter. Janith Liyanage gets a hit on the pads again but the ball looks to be missing leg stump to the naked eye. Appeal again but the umpire says No and the play continues.
14.3
0
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Bowls it outside the line of the off stump. Janith Liyanage drives the ball straight to covers off the front foot.
14.2
0
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Swings it in back to the right hander. Janith Liyanage walks infront and gets a hit on the upper thigh of the back leg due to the late swing in the ball. Loud shout for LBW but the umpire says no.
14.1
2
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Bowls it up outside the off stump line this time. Janith Liyanage comes in front and drives the ball well to the left of covers and runs a single.
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Faraz Akram.
End Of The Over 14 : 51/3
2 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 113.3
  • 013.4
  • W 13.5
  • 013.6
C. Asalanka
0 (1)
J. Liyanage
23 (48)
R. Ngarava
5-2-19-3
13.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Charith Asalanka
Hits the length outside the off stump line. Charith Asalanka takes a solid front foot out and blocks it off.
Charith Asalanka, the centurion from the last match is the next man in.
13.5
W
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Ryan Burl making it up for the drop catch earlier by taking a screamer! Kusal Mendis has to walk back. Short and wide with pace this time by Richard Ngarava and Kusal Mendis cuts it hard in the air to the left of Ryan Burl who dives to his left and grabs a beauty. Mendis fails to make the most of the life given to him.
13.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
Hits the length on the stumps. Kusal Mendis blocks it off the front foot.
13.3
1
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Short and wide this time. Janith Liyanage taps the ball into the sweepers gap and takes a single.
13.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Pitched up outside the off stump line. Janith Liyanage drives the ball straight to covers.
13.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
CHANCE DROPPED! What a dramatic start after the stoppage! Richard Ngarava bowls a slower ball on the pads of Kusal Mendis who looks to flick the ball on the leg side and is beaten by the lack of pace. In the end, gets a leading edge high in the air, Blessing Muzarabani at mid-wicket runs to his right and gets there but drops a sitter. A single is taken.
We are back again! Zimbabwe players are making their way out to the middle now. Kusal Mendis and Janith Liyanage to resume batting for Sri Lanka. Richard Ngarava to start proceedings with the ball. Here we go...
UPDATE - 8.02 pm IST (2.32 pm GMT) - Good news folks! The rain has stopped and the covers are coming off as well. We also have a resumption time as the game will restart at 8.15 pm IST (2.45 pm GMT). No overs have been lost and the target for Sri Lanka will remain the same.
Oh..no! The rain has gotten a bit heavy and the umpire has signaled the players to go off the field now. The covers are coming on but it is not poring down here and we can hope that it is just a passing shower. Stay with us for further updates.
End Of The Over 13 : 49/2
4 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 212.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 012.6
J. Liyanage
22 (46)
K. Mendis
16 (25)
F. Akram
3-0-8-0
12.6
0
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Another swinging in delivery on the middle stump line. Janith Liyanage takes the front foot out and blocks the ball out.
12.5
0
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Swings the ball in as he pitches the ball up on the off stump. Janith Liyanage looks to play it through covers bit gets the inside half of the bat to mid-wicket.
12.4
1
Faraz Akram To Kusal Mendis
Just short at the stumps. Kusal Mendis flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.
It has started to drizzle now. The ground staff is getting ready with the covers which is not a good sign.
12.3
2
Faraz Akram To Kusal Mendis
Just short outside the off stump line. Kusal Mendis taps the ball off the back foot to the right of third man and runs a couple.
12.2
1
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Swings the ball in, on the middle stump, pitched up. Janith Liyanage drives the ball to mid off and runs a single.
12.1
0
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Swings one in from the length. Janith Liyanage stays back and gets a hit on the thigh pads. No run.
End Of The Over 12 : 45/2
2 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
J. Liyanage
21 (42)
K. Mendis
13 (23)
B. Muzarabani
6-0-24-0
11.6
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
Pitched up outside the off stump line. Janith Liyanage drives the ball to the right of covers and runs a single.
11.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
Brings the length back on the stumps. Janith Liyanage takes the foot out and blocks it off.
11.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
Hits the good length this time at 136 clicks on the off stump. Janith Liyanage is hurried on with the pace but he manages to block it from the crease.
11.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
Bangs in short on top of the off stump. Janith Liyanage stays back and blocks the ball under his eyes straight to point.
11.2
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Bowls this one at 136 on the pads, pitching the ball up to the batter. Kusal Mendis taps the ball to the left of mid on and calls for a quick single.
11.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Just short outside the off stump line. Kusal Mendis stays back and tucks the ball straight to point.
End Of The Over 11 : 43/2
2 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 210.5
  • 010.6
J. Liyanage
20 (38)
K. Mendis
12 (21)
F. Akram
2-0-4-0
10.6
0
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Pitches the ball up at the stumps. Janith Liyanage takes the foot out and defends the ball well.
10.5
2
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Short outside off this time. Janith Liyanage cuts the ball to the left of covers and runs a couple.
10.4
0
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Hits the length outside the off stump and makes the ball hold its line. Janith Liyanage watchfully lets the ball go through.
10.3
0
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Brings the length back with some inward movement on top of the stumps. Janith Liyanage stays back and tucks the ball to square leg. No run.
10.2
0
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Big inswinger from a good length hitting Janith Liyanage on the thigh pads. Huge appeal for LBW but the umpire says no. Rightly so.
10.1
0
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Just short of length on the stumps. Janith Liyanage stays back and blocks the ball off.
Powerplay 2! After 10 overs Sri Lanka are 41/2. Kusal Mendis the skipper is still out there along with the young Janith Liyanage building up a partnership. Zimbabwe looking to get a few wickets soon. Also, Zimbabwe can now have four fielders outside the inner ring till the 40th over.
End Of The Over 10 : 41/2
5 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 49.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
K. Mendis
12 (21)
J. Liyanage
18 (32)
B. Muzarabani
5-0-22-0
9.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Fullish delivery, on off, shaping away this time, Kusal Mendis once again leaves it alone.
9.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
This is on a hard length and outside off, shaping in, Kusal Mendis offers no shot at it.
9.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
Full again and outside off, Janith Liyanage slices it in the air but through the vacant short third man region for a single.
9.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
Good comeback from Blessing Muzarabani! He serves this full and on the sixth stump line, angling in, Janith Liyanage strides out and lets it go to the keeper.
9.2
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
FOUR! Lovely shot! Blessing Muzarabani lands this short of a length and on off, Janith Liyanage gets on top of the bounce, opens the face and crunches it through cover-point for a boundary.
9.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
Back of a length and outside off, Janith Liyanage leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 9 : 36/2
2 Runs
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
K. Mendis
12 (19)
J. Liyanage
13 (28)
F. Akram
1-0-2-0
8.6
0
Faraz Akram To Kusal Mendis
Overpitched and on off, Kusal Mendis mistimes his drive back to the bowler.
8.5
1
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
In the air..safe! This is on a good length and on leg, Janith Liyanage clips it uppishly as the ball lands just over the mid-wicket fielder. The batters cross for a run.
8.4
0
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Pitched up again, on middle, swinging in, Janith Liyanage pushes it back to the bowler.
8.3
0
Faraz Akram To Janith Liyanage
Full again and on middle, Janith Liyanage knocks it towards mid on.
8.2
1
Faraz Akram To Kusal Mendis
Back of a length and on off, Kusal Mendis jabs it wide of mid-wicket where the fielder dives to his right to make a good stop. They cross.
8.1
0
Faraz Akram To Kusal Mendis
Faraz Akram starts with a full delivery, on middle, shaping in, Kusal Mendis tucks it towards short mid-wicket.
Faraz Akram comes into the attack for Zimbabwe.
End Of The Over 8 : 34/2
3 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 27.3
  • 07.4
  • 1 WD 7.5
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
J. Liyanage
12 (25)
K. Mendis
11 (16)
B. Muzarabani
4-0-17-0
7.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
A bit fuller and on off, Janith Liyanage guides it towards point.
7.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
Short of a length again, on off, shaping away, Janith Liyanage initially thinks about playing at it but withdraws at the last moment.
7.5
wd
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
Short of a length but way outside off, shaping further away, Janith Liyanage leaves it alone. Wided.
7.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
Blessing Muzarabani bowls this on a hard length and around off, no movement this time, Janith Liyanage still leave it alone.
7.3
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
Touch fuller and around off, Janith Liyanage strides out and steers it towards third man, there is a mix-up for the second run, but the throw needed to be a better one. Two runs added to the total.
7.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
On a length and on off, angling in, Janith Liyanage gets hurried and dabs it towards point.
7.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
Back of a length and around off, Janith Liyanage lets it go to the keeper.
End Of The Over 7 : 31/2
9 Runs
  • 46.1
  • 06.2
  • 06.3
  • 46.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
J. Liyanage
10 (19)
K. Mendis
11 (16)
R. Ngarava
4-2-17-2
6.6
1
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Length again and around leg this time, Janith Liyanage nudges it towards fine leg for one.
6.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Richard Ngarava lands this on a good length from around the wicket, on off, angling away, Janith Liyanage leaves it alone.
6.4
4
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
FOUR! Another boundary! Richard Ngarava bangs this one short and on middle, angling in, Janith Liyanage gets on top of the bounce and rolls his wrists to pull it away nicely towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
6.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Back of a length and around off, Janith Liyanage bunts it down towards second slip.
6.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Full again and on off, Janith Liyanage knocks it towards mid off.
6.1
4
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
FOUR! Nice shot! Richard Ngarava goes very full and around off, Janith Liyanage strides out well and caresses it through covers for a boundary.
End Of The Over 6 : 22/2
4 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 45.6
K. Mendis
11 (16)
J. Liyanage
1 (13)
B. Muzarabani
3-0-14-0
5.6
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Uppish but safe! Blessing Muzarabani serves this full but on the pads, Kusal Mendis picks it up and flicks it aerially but towards the vacant deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
5.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
This is on a good length and on middle, angling in, Kusal Mendis keeps it out to the off side.
5.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Back of a length and outside off, Kusal Mendis lets it go to the keeper.
5.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
BEAUTY! Blessing Muzarabani lands this on a good length and on off, angles in and then straightens a bit, Kusal Mendis prods forward to block but gets beaten on the outside edge.
5.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Short of a length and outside off, Kusal Mendis tries to cut it away but misses.
5.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Almost chopped on! This is on a hard length and on middle, takes off, Kusal Mendis hops to fend it away but chops it down as the ball just drops over the stumps behind.
End Of The Over 5 : 18/2
0 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
J. Liyanage
1 (13)
K. Mendis
7 (10)
R. Ngarava
3-2-8-2
4.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
A maiden over! This is right in the blockhole, on off, Janith Liyanage digs it out towards covers. Excellent stuff from Richard Ngarava.
4.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Overpitched and on off, angling in, Janith Liyanage strides out and steers it towards point.
4.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Pitches this one up, outside off, tempting the batter, Janith Liyanage decides to offer no shot at it.
4.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Good leave! Richard Ngarava lands this on a good length and just around off, Janith Liyanage watches it through and leaves it on length as the ball goes over the stumps to the keeper.
4.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Full again and around off, Janith Liyanage pushes it towards short covers.
4.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Fuller one and on off, shaping in, Janith Liyanage blocks it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 4 : 18/2
2 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
K. Mendis
7 (10)
J. Liyanage
1 (7)
B. Muzarabani
2-0-10-0
3.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Short of a length and outside off, Kusal Mendis mistimes his cut straight to point.
3.5
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
On a length and around off, Janith Liyanage guides it through point for a run.
3.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
Pulls his length back this time, on the sixth stump line, Janith Liyanage lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.
3.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Janith Liyanage
Goes a bit fuller, on off, angling in, Janith Liyanage taps it towards point.
3.2
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
This is on a hard length and around off, Kusal Mendis moves across and steers it through backward point for a single.
3.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Back of a length and on off, Kusal Mendis hops up and dabs it towards point.
End Of The Over 3 : 16/2
0 Runs
  • 02.1
  • W 2.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
J. Liyanage
0 (4)
K. Mendis
6 (7)
R. Ngarava
2-1-8-2
2.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Touch fuller and outside off, Janith Liyanage offers no shot at it.
2.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Back of a length and around off, shaping away this time, Janith Liyanage has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
2.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Too close for comfort! Another good-length delivery, shaping away from the batter, Janith Liyanage plays inside the line again, but this time the ball passes very close from the outside edge to the keeper.
2.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Janith Liyanage
Richard Ngarava lands this on a hard length and around off, angling away, Janith Liyanage plays inside the line of it and lets it go to the keeper.
Janith Liyanage walks in to bat for Sri Lanka.
2.2
W
Richard Ngarava To Sadeera Samarawickrama OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Richard Ngarava strikes again! No saving this time for Sadeera Samarawickrama as he goes back to the hut. This is full and well outside off, angling away, Sadeera Samarawickrama once again throws his bat at it just like he did in the first over. However, on this occasion, the outside edge goes towards second slip where Craig Ervine moves to his left and grabs it well. Sri Lanka in a bit of early trouble here!
2.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Sadeera Samarawickrama
This is on a good length and around off, angling away, Sadeera Samarawickrama leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 2 : 16/1
8 Runs
  • 1 NB 1.1
  • 1 WD 1.1
  • 41.1
  • 21.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
K. Mendis
6 (7)
S. Samarawickrama
4 (1)
B. Muzarabani
1-0-8-0
1.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Kusal Mendis keeps it out to the leg side. An eventful over comes to an end!
1.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
This is on a hard length and on off, angling in, Kusal Mendis chops it down to the off side.
1.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Back of a length and around off, Kusal Mendis dabs it towards point.
1.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Touch fuller and on middle, Kusal Mendis tucks it towards short mid-wicket.
1.2
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
On a length and around leg, Kusal Mendis clips it through square leg for a brace.
1.1
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Kusal Mendis takes advantage of the Free Hit! A slower one now, fuller and around off, Kusal Mendis goes through his heave early and gets a bit of a top edge, but the ball flies well over mid on and to the fence for a boundary.
1.1
wd
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Blessing Muzarabani loses his line and serves this very full but down the lege side, Kusal Mendis leaves it alone. Wided. Free Hit continues...
1.1
nb
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Oh..no! Blessing Muzarabani cleans up Kusal Mendis with a peach here, but he has overstepped. The Zimbabwean celebration has been cut short here. This is on a good length and around off, nips back in sharply, Kusal Mendis gets vert late into his defensive shot and the ball goes through to shatter the stumps. However, luck favours Mendis here and he survives. Free Hit Up next...
Blessing Muzarabani to bowl the second over for Zimbabwe.
End Of The Over 1 : 8/1
8 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 40.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • W 0.5
  • 40.6
S. Samarawickrama
4 (1)
K. Mendis
0 (0)
R. Ngarava
1-0-8-1
0.6
4
Richard Ngarava To Sadeera Samarawickrama
EDGED AND FOUR! Richard Ngarava pitches this one up, outside off, Sadeera Samarawickrama throws his bat at it, gets an outside edge which flies well over second slip for a boundary.
Sadeera Samarawickrama walks in to bat at number 3.
0.5
W
Richard Ngarava To Avishka Fernando OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Richard Ngarava strikes in the first over, yet again! An excellent review from Zimbabwe. This is on a hard length and outside off, keeps a bit low, Avishka Fernando slashes at it without much footwork, but misses as the ball goes past the inside edge to the keeper where Joylord Gumbie pouches it. A huge shout for caught-behind, but turned down. Zimbabwe players look confident, and Craig Ervine takes the review. UltraEdge proves their claim is a right one as thee is spike when the ball passes the inside edge. Avishka Fernando goes back for another low score.
0.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Avishka Fernando
On a length and around off, Avishka Fernando steers it towards point.
0.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Avishka Fernando
Jaffa! Richard Ngarava lands this on hard length and around off, takes off and angles away with exttra bounce, Avishka Fernando gets surprised as he has a poke at it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.
0.2
4
Richard Ngarava To Avishka Fernando
FOUR! Avishka Fernando and Sri Lanka are underway in style! Richard Ngarava serves this full again, on off, Avishka Fernando leans on to his drive nicely and creams it through extra covers for a boundary.
0.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Avishka Fernando
Richard Ngarava starts with a full delivery around off, Avishka Fernando reaches for it, but drives it off the toe-end of the bat towards cover-point.
Match Info
  • Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 2 wickets
  • Player of the Match Janith Liyanage
  • Umpire Marais Erasmus (SA), Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL) and Alex Wharf (ENG)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 208/10 in 44.4 overs
  • Referral 3 (42.2 ovs): SL against T Mufudza (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, ZIM: 1) Retained
  • Referral 2 (35.2 ovs): C Madande against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, ZIM: 1)
  • Zimbabwe: 200/6 in 41.1 overs
  • Referral 1 (35.2 ovs): R Burl against SL (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, ZIM: 2)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 50 balls between C Ervine (21) and R Burl (23)
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 158/4 in 33.0 overs
  • Zimbabwe: 150/4 in 31.0 overs
  • C Ervine 20th ODI Fifty: 50 runs in 65 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 69 balls between C Ervine (26) and M Shumba (24)
  • Zimbabwe: 100/2 in 21.0 overs
  • Drinks: Zimbabwe 66/2 in 14.3 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 59 balls between J Gumbie (23) and C Ervine (21)
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Zimbabwe 50/1
  • Zimbabwe: 50/0 in 9.5 overs
  • R Ngarava Maiden ODI 5-wicket haul: 5/32 (10.0)
  • 7th wkt Partnership: 50 off 51 balls between J Liyanage (32) and M Theekshana (18)
  • Sri Lanka: 150/6 in 36.0 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 112/6 in 30.5 overs
  • Referral 3 (30.1 ovs): ZIM against J Liyanage (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, ZIM: 1)
  • J Liyanage fifty: 50 runs in 85 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • Sri Lanka: 103/4 in 28.3 overs
  • Referral 2 (26.2 ovs): S Arachchige against ZIM (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, ZIM: 2)
  • Sri Lanka: 50/4 in 13.1 overs
  • Rain Stoppage: Sri Lanka 49/2 in 13.0 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Sri Lanka 41/2
  • Referral 1 (0.4 ovs): ZIM against A Fernando (Caught) Successful (SL: 2, ZIM: 2)
Advertisement
Match Poll

Who will win the Match

Latest Form
  • A
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • A
  • L
  • L
  • A
  • L
Worm
Player Runs Avg.
Kusal Mendis SL 129 64.50
Janith Liyanage SL 119 59.50
Charith Asalanka SL 101 50.50
Craig Ervine ZIM 82 27.33
Sadeera Samarawickrama SL 59 29.50
Player Wickets Eco.
Sikandar Raza ZIM 3 3.69
Jeffrey Vandersay SL 2 4.70
Dushmantha Chameera SL 2 4.35
Wanindu Hasaranga SL 7 3.25
Janith Liyanage SL 1 5.60
Advertisement