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SL vs ZIM, 2022 - ODI Live Commentary
Match Ended
2nd ODI, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
, Jan 18, 2022
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SL
ZIM
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Right then! That is it from the coverage of this game! The series is now levelled at 1-1 and the decider will be played on Friday, 21st January 2022. The first ball of this decider will be bowled at 2.30 pm IST (9 am GMT). But as you all know, the buildup will begin well in advance. So please tune in early. Till then, cheers and goodbye!
Craig Ervine, the skipper of Zimbabwe, is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. He says that the ball was coming on the bat nicely. But Jeffrey Vandersay got a lot of purchase off it and clearly, there was more in it for the spinners. Adds that in the first game they were a few runs short, but today the seamers did an excellent job, they picked up early wickets. Mentions that they are happy with the team combination so far. Concludes by saying that they were under pressure coming into this game, but hats off to the boys for the win today.
Dasun Shanaka, the skipper of Sri Lanka, says that when he first went into bat, he did not look at the scoreboard and just went on to score runs. Adds that at first the ball was coming on nicely but later the ball was skidding. On being asked if he felt they played with one less batter, he replies that they were a batsman short. He thinks number 8 is a crucial position and concludes by saying that they did not bowl well and also their top-order did not click, and they will look into both the aspects for the next game.
...The Presentation...
Sri Lanka would be very disappointed with the way they fared with the bat, considering that it was a very good surface to bat on. They lost wickets early on in the innings and were under the pump right from the word go. At one point, Sri Lanka were struggling at 63/4 but then it was their skipper, Dasun Shanaka and Kamindu Mendis who did the repair work. They both batted with caution at first and once they were set, they started playing their shots. The pair of Shanaka and Mendis stitched together a partnership of 118 runs and that ensured that the hosts were still in the contest. Shanaka also brought up his maiden ODI hundred but perished soon after and Sri Lanka were in a spot of bother. Once the hosts lost their skipper, it was always going to be an uphill task for them and Sri Lanka fell short in the end by 22 runs.
A brilliant allround performance from Zimbabwe has taken them over the line and they would be extremely pleased with their bowling performance. Their bowlers, yet again had decent enough runs on the board to defend and this time they started with a bang by making early inroads. Their new ball bowlers set the tone upfront and they grabbed 3 wickets inside the first 8 overs. Sri Lankans were put on the back foot straightaway and the spinners also did a good job of keeping things tight in the middle. Tendai Chatara and Blessing Muzarabani finished with 3 wickets to their name and Wesley Madhevere and Richard Ngarava took one wicket apiece. Overall, it was a fine bowling and fielding performance from Zimbabwe and they deserve to win this game.
What a comeback this has been from Zimbabwe! A comfortable victory for the tourists in the end and they are alive in this ODI series! Sri Lanka would be disappointed as they were in a position to chase this down when Kamindu Mendis and Dasun Shanaka were cruising along nicely but have fallen apart at the fag end.
End Of The Over 50 : 280/9
7 Runs
- 049.1
- W 49.2
- 449.3
- 149.4
- 249.5
- 049.6
M. Theekshana
4 (4)
N. Pradeep
5 (2)
B. Muzarabani
10-0-56-3
49.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Maheesh Theekshana
THAT'S IT! Swing and a miss! A slower ball, outside off, on a length. Maheesh Theekshana throws his bat at it but misses. ZIMBABWE HAVE WON THE GAME BY 22 RUNS!
49.5
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Maheesh Theekshana
Full, on the pads. Maheesh Theekshana whips this towards deep square leg for brace.
49.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Nuwan Pradeep
Short, around middle. Nuwan Pradeep miscues his pull shot towards cover for a single.
49.3
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Nuwan Pradeep
FOUR! A fuller ball, outside off. Nuwan Pradeep swings his bat and carves this towards point for a cracking boundary.
49.2
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Jeffrey Vandersay OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another one bites the dust! A short ball, around middle. Jeffrey Vandersay looks to pull this but the ball goes off the top edge towards the keeper. Regis Chakabva takes a comfortable catch to dismiss Jeffrey Vandersay. Blessing Muzarabani picks up another wicket.
49.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Jeffrey Vandersay
Outside off, on a length. Jeffrey Vandersay swings and misses.
End Of The Over 49 : 273/8
5 Runs
- W 48.1
- 148.2
- 148.3
- 148.4
- 148.5
- 148.6
J. Vandersay
4 (6)
M. Theekshana
2 (2)
T. Chatara
10-1-52-3
48.6
1
Tendai Chatara To Jeffrey Vandersay
Good-length ball, around middle. Jeffrey Vandersay swings it hard towards deep mid-wicket. Sean Williams runs forward and dives in front to take the catch but it falls short of him. The batters cross for a run.
48.5
1
Tendai Chatara To Maheesh Theekshana
A wide yorker, outside off. Maheesh Theekshana digs it out to the off side for a run.
48.4
1
Tendai Chatara To Jeffrey Vandersay
Another shorter ball, outside off. Jeffrey Vandersay taps it to point for a single.
48.3
1
Tendai Chatara To Maheesh Theekshana
Good-length ball, on off. Maheesh Theekshana taps it towards backward point.
48.2
1
Tendai Chatara To Jeffrey Vandersay
Back of a length, around middle. Jeffrey Vandersay pushes it towards short fine leg for a single.
48.1
W
Tendai Chatara To Dushmantha Chameera OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Sri Lanka lose another one and they slip further. This was a slower ball, into the wicket, outside off. Dushmantha Chameera looks to heave it away but it goes off the top edge, high in the air towards long on. Wellington Masakadza settles under it and takes a simple catch.
End Of The Over 48 : 268/7
3 Runs
- W 47.1
- 147.2
- 047.3
- 147.4
- 047.5
- 047.6
J. Vandersay
1 (3)
D. Chameera
13 (12)
R. Ngarava
10-1-41-1
47.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Jeffrey Vandersay
Full again, outside off. Jeffrey Vandersay once again swings hard at it but fails to get any bat on it.
47.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Jeffrey Vandersay
A full toss, around off. Jeffrey Vandersay swings his bat but misses. Another dot ball.
47.4
1
Richard Ngarava To Dushmantha Chameera
Fuller ball, outside off. Dushmantha Chameera drills it to mid off for a single.
47.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Dushmantha Chameera
Swing and a miss! Outside off, on a length. Dushmantha Chameera swings his bat but misses.
47.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Jeffrey Vandersay
Short of a length, outside off, Jeffrey Vandersay guides it towards third man for a run.
Jeffrey Vandersay walks out to bat.
47.1
W
Richard Ngarava To Chamika Karunaratne OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! An unnecessary run has cost them a wicket here! A full ball, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne drives it towards deep cover for a single. They decide to go for a second run as well. A perfect throw at the keeepr's end and Regis Chakabva collects the ball and whips the bails off. Chamika Karunaratne wanted the strike, but he has failed to make it home. Sri Lanka are slipping out of this one.
End Of The Over 47 : 265/6
10 Runs
- 246.1
- 146.2
- 2 NB 46.3
- 046.3
- 146.4
- 246.5
- 246.6
D. Chameera
12 (10)
C. Karunaratne
33 (37)
B. Muzarabani
9-0-49-2
46.6
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Dushmantha Chameera
Good running! A length ball, around middle. Dushmantha Chameera whips it towards deep mid-wicket and takes two runs.
46.5
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Dushmantha Chameera
Another slower ball, around middle, on a length. Dushmantha Chameera pushes it uppishly towards deep square leg for a brace.
46.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Chamika Karunaratne
Taken the pace off this time, around middle. Chamika Karunaratne pushes it to long on for a single.
46.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Chamika Karunaratne
Swing and a miss! A fuller ball, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne swings his bat but fails to get any bat on it.
46.3
nb
Blessing Muzarabani To Dushmantha Chameera
NO BALL! Oh, dear! What a moment in the game! A wicket that was turned down because of a no ball! A full ball, around off. Dushmantha Chameera looks to go for a biggie, but toe ends his lofted shot to Sikandar Raza at mid off, who sits under it and takes a comfortable catch. The umpire signals a no ball for overstepping. This means, he is not out and a free hit to follow.
46.2
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Chamika Karunaratne
Slower ball, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne waits for it and chops it towards cover for a single.
46.1
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Chamika Karunaratne
Fuller ball, around middle. Chamika Karunaratne drills it wide of mid off. Sikandar Raza there, runs to his right, dives and makes a half-stop. Saved two runs there.
End Of The Over 46 : 256/6
8 Runs
- 045.1
- 045.2
- 645.3
- 045.4
- 145.5
- 145.6
C. Karunaratne
29 (33)
D. Chameera
8 (7)
R. Ngarava
9-1-38-1
45.6
1
Richard Ngarava To Chamika Karunaratne
Very full, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne shuffles across and pushes it towards mid off for a single. He will keep the strike for the next over. Sri Lanka need 47 runs off the last four overs now.
45.5
1
Richard Ngarava To Dushmantha Chameera
Yorker, outside off. Dushmantha Chameera jabs it out towards mid off for a single.
45.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Dushmantha Chameera
Change of length this time. Fuller, outside off, at 130 clicks. Dushmantha Chameera swings again aimlessly and misses.
45.3
6
Richard Ngarava To Dushmantha Chameera
SIX! HAMMERED! Richard Ngarava bangs it short again and gets punished this time. A short ball, on middle. Dushmantha Chameera hangs back and pulls this over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
45.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Dushmantha Chameera
Richard Ngarava drops it short this time, over middle. Dushmantha Chameera looks to pull that but misses.
45.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Dushmantha Chameera
Swing and a miss! A length ball, outside off. Dushmantha Chameera makes room and swings his bat but fails to get any connection.
End Of The Over 45 : 248/6
9 Runs
- 144.1
- 144.2
- 644.3
- W 44.4
- 044.5
- 144.6
D. Chameera
1 (2)
C. Karunaratne
28 (32)
T. Chatara
9-1-47-2
44.6
1
Tendai Chatara To Dushmantha Chameera
A short ball, around leg. Dushmantha Chameera stays back and pulls it towards fine leg for a single. 55 runs needed off 30 balls.
44.5
0
Tendai Chatara To Dushmantha Chameera
Back of a length, outside off. Dushmantha Chameera looks to cut but he misses.
Dushmantha Chameera walks out to bat now.
44.4
W
Tendai Chatara To Dasun Shanaka OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Oh, dear! Shanaka has thrown away his wicket here! He stands there in disbelief! He cannot believe what he has done! This was a slower ball, into the wicket, outside off. Shanaka looks to clear long off but he fails to get the desired elevation and hits it straight to the fielder at long off. Sikandar Raza there takes a simple catch. Huge moment in this game as another set batter departs.
44.3
6
Tendai Chatara To Dasun Shanaka
SIX! BOOM! WOW! What a way to bring up your maiden ODI hundred! This has been a captain's innings from Shanaka so far but he would be aware that the job is only half done. This was a full toss ball, around middle. Dasun Shanaka stays back and tonks it way over the mid-wicket region for a biggie.
44.2
1
Tendai Chatara To Chamika Karunaratne
Back of a length, just outside off. Chamika Karunaratne stays back and flat-bats it towards long on for a single.
44.1
1
Tendai Chatara To Dasun Shanaka
A slower ball, on a length, around middle. Dasun Shanaka looks to heave it away but he is early into his shot. The ball goes off the leading edge towards mid-wicket for a run.
Tendai Chatara (8-1-38-1) is brought back into the attack.
End Of The Over 44 : 239/5
7 Runs
- 1 WD 43.1
- 143.1
- 143.2
- 143.3
- 143.4
- 143.5
- 143.6
D. Shanaka
95 (91)
C. Karunaratne
27 (31)
B. Muzarabani
8-0-40-2
43.6
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Dasun Shanaka
A yorker, outside off. Dasun Shanaka digs it out to the off side for one. Top over from Blessing Muzarabani! Just 7 runs off the over!
43.5
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Chamika Karunaratne
Back of a length, way outside off. Chamika Karunaratne drags it towards long on and takes a run.
43.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Dasun Shanaka
Slightly shorter in length, outside off. Dasun Shanaka hangs back and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket. The batters can only manage a single.
43.3
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Chamika Karunaratne
Short of a length, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne heaves it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
43.2
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Dasun Shanaka
A slower ball, fuller in length, outside off. Dasun Shanaka stays back and works it towards short third man for a single.
43.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Chamika Karunaratne
On a length, just outside off. Chamika Karunaratne flat-bats it towards long on and can only manage a single.
43.1
wd
Blessing Muzarabani To Chamika Karunaratne
Wide! A slower bumper, way outside off. Chamika Karunaratne misses his cut and the umpire calls it as a wide.
Blessing Muzarabani (7-0-33-2) is back on!
End Of The Over 43 : 232/5
4 Runs
- 042.1
- 142.2
- 242.3
- 042.4
- 142.5
- 042.6
D. Shanaka
92 (88)
C. Karunaratne
24 (28)
R. Ngarava
8-1-30-1
42.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
A slower bumper, outside off. Dasun Shanaka does not offer any shot to this one. 71 runs needed off 42 balls.
42.5
1
Richard Ngarava To Chamika Karunaratne
Banged into the deck, around middle. Chamika Karunaratne stays back and pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
42.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Chamika Karunaratne
A short ball, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne looks to pull but he misses.
42.3
2
Richard Ngarava To Chamika Karunaratne
Top effort from Sean Williams in the deep to save a couple of runs for his side. Short of a length, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne shuffles across in his crease and heaves it towards deep mid-wicket. Willimas runs to his left from the deep, puts in a slide and stops it from going over the ropes.
42.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
Back of a length, around off. Dasun Shanaka looks to defend but he gets an inside edge onto his pad. The batters steal a single.
42.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
Back of a length, just outside off. Dasun Shanaka stays back to ramp it over the keeper but he fails to get any bat on it.
Richard Ngarava (7-1-26-1) is brought back into the attack.
End Of The Over 42 : 228/5
10 Runs
- 141.1
- 141.2
- 041.3
- 141.4
- 641.5
- 141.6
D. Shanaka
91 (85)
C. Karunaratne
21 (25)
S. Williams
6-0-48-0
41.6
1
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller in length, outside off. Dasun Shanaka drives it towards long off for a single.
41.5
6
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
SIX! BOOM! Tossed up, around middle. Dasun Shanaka skips down and whacks it way over the long on fence for a biggie. Dasun Shanaka moves into the 90s!
41.4
1
Sean Williams To Chamika Karunaratne
On a length, around off. Chamika Karunaratne taps it towards backward point and gets a single.
41.3
0
Sean Williams To Chamika Karunaratne
Flatter ball, on a length, just outside off. Chamika Karunaratne looks to cut but it goes off the underedge onto the deck.
41.2
1
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
On a length, around middle. Dasun Shanaka works it towards long on for a single.
41.1
1
Sean Williams To Chamika Karunaratne
Flatter ball, on a length, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne drives it towards long off for a run.
End Of The Over 41 : 218/5
6 Runs
- 240.1
- 140.2
- 140.3
- 140.4
- 040.5
- 140.6
C. Karunaratne
19 (22)
D. Shanaka
83 (82)
W. Masakadza
8-0-34-0
40.6
1
Wellington Masakadza To Chamika Karunaratne
Tossed up, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne prods and drives it wide of the sweeper cover fielder for a single. A tidy over from Wellington Masakadza. 85 runs needed off 54 balls.
40.5
0
Wellington Masakadza To Chamika Karunaratne
On a length, around off. Chamika Karunaratne presses forward and blocks it out.
40.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Flatter ball, on a length, around leg. Dasun Shanaka works it towards long on for one.
40.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Chamika Karunaratne
On a length, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne eases it towards long off for a single.
40.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Flatter ball, around off. Dasun Shanaka cuts it to backward point and takes a quick run.
40.1
2
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Excellent running! Tossed up, around middle. Dasun Shanaka clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 40 : 212/5
9 Runs
- 439.1
- 139.2
- 139.3
- 139.4
- 139.5
- 139.6
D. Shanaka
79 (79)
C. Karunaratne
17 (19)
S. Williams
5-0-38-0
39.6
1
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Very full and a loopy delivery. Dasun Shanaka works it away towards deep mid-wicket for a single. He retains the strike. Sri Lanka require 91 runs off the last ten overs!
39.5
1
Sean Williams To Chamika Karunaratne
Much flattter, full again. Chamika Karunaratne pushes it down to long on for a single.
39.4
1
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Flighted delivery, around middle, full in length. Dasun Shanaka shimmies down the pitch and drives it to long on. A single taken.
39.3
1
Sean Williams To Chamika Karunaratne
Firing this on the leg pole, much flatter. Chamika Karunaratne tucks it towards deep square leg for a single.
39.2
1
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Full again, around middle and off. Dasun Shanaka works it away towards mid-wicket for a single.
39.1
4
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Cleverly done! A loopy ball, around off. Dasun Shanaka gets low and sweeps this towards fine leg for a four. Much-needed boundary for Sri Lanka! They need more of these.
End Of The Over 39 : 203/5
2 Runs
- 138.1
- 038.2
- 038.3
- 138.4
- 038.5
- 038.6
C. Karunaratne
15 (17)
D. Shanaka
72 (75)
W. Masakadza
7-0-28-0
38.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Chamika Karunaratne
Quicker through the air, outside off, very full. Chamika Karunaratne pushes it towards point and he is denied a single. Just two runs off that over! Brilliant work from Wellington Masakadza!
38.5
0
Wellington Masakadza To Chamika Karunaratne
Flatter again, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne pushes and finds the man at cover.
38.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Tossed up, very full, on middle. Dasun Shanaka jabs it out towards point.
38.3
0
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Flatter and quicker, outside off. Dasun Shanaka guides it to the fielder at point.
38.2
0
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Loopy ball, outside off. Dasun Shanaka steps down and puhes it to the fielder at cover.
38.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Chamika Karunaratne
Shorter and wide of off. Chamika Karunaratne cuts it away towards cover for a single.
Wellington Masakadza (6-0-26-0) is back on.
End Of The Over 38 : 201/5
9 Runs
- 437.1
- 137.2
- 237.3
- 037.4
- 137.5
- 137.6
C. Karunaratne
14 (14)
D. Shanaka
71 (72)
T. Chatara
8-1-38-1
37.6
1
Tendai Chatara To Chamika Karunaratne
Short ball, around middle. Chamika Karunaratne pulls it away towards deep square leg for a single.
37.5
1
Tendai Chatara To Dasun Shanaka
Taking the pace off this time, outside off. Dasun Shanaka under-edges this one towards point for a single. 200 up for Sri Lanka!
37.4
0
Tendai Chatara To Dasun Shanaka
Swing and a miss! Good-length delivery, outside off. Dasun Shanaka stays in his crease and looks to cut it away but misses.
37.3
2
Tendai Chatara To Dasun Shanaka
A slower ball, low full toss on middle. Dasun Shanaka flicks it towards cow corner for a brace.
37.2
1
Tendai Chatara To Chamika Karunaratne
Back of a length, around off. Chamika Karunaratne shuffles across and whips it towards square leg for a single.
37.1
4
Tendai Chatara To Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR! Edgy runs but Sri Lanka will not mind that! A length ball, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne, on the back foot, looks to defend this but manages to get a thick outside edge past the keeper towards the third man fence for a boundary.
Tendai Chatara (7-1-29-1) is back on.
End Of The Over 37 : 192/5
5 Runs
- 136.1
- 136.2
- 036.3
- 136.4
- 136.5
- 136.6
C. Karunaratne
8 (11)
D. Shanaka
68 (69)
R. Ngarava
7-1-26-1
36.6
1
Richard Ngarava To Chamika Karunaratne
Richard Ngarava drops it short this time, down the leg side. Chamika Karunaratne pulls it towards deep square leg for a single. He retains the strike. Sri Lanka need 111 off 78 balls.
36.5
1
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
On a length, outside off. Dasun Shanaka goes for the drive but the ball goes off the outside edge towards third man for a single.
36.4
1
Richard Ngarava To Chamika Karunaratne
Good-length delivery, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne punches it towards deep cover and takes a single.
36.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Chamika Karunaratne
Richard Ngarava bangs it short this time, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne shuffles across and miscues his pull shot to the fielder at mid-wicket.
36.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
Outside off, on a length. Dasun Shanaka drives and gets an outside edge towards third man for a single
36.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Chamika Karunaratne
Very full, on middle. Chamika Karunaratne pushes it down the ground. The fielder at mid on will cut it out and keep it to a single.
End Of The Over 36 : 187/5
5 Runs
- 435.1
- 035.2
- 035.3
- 035.4
- 035.5
- 135.6
C. Karunaratne
5 (7)
D. Shanaka
66 (67)
B. Muzarabani
7-0-33-2
35.6
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Chamika Karunaratne
Blessing Muzarabani drops it short this time, on middle. Chamika Karunaratne pulls it towards deep square leg for a single. He will keep the strike for the next over!
35.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Chamika Karunaratne
Beaten! On a length, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne looks to drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.
35.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Chamika Karunaratne
Good-length delivery, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne shuffles across and taps it to point. He wants a single but is sent back by his partner.
35.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Chamika Karunaratne
Another shorter ball, around off. Chamika Karunaratne shows the full face of his bat and defends it out.
35.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Chamika Karunaratne
Back of a length, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne, on back foot, blocks it out solidly.
35.1
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR! A length ball, angling it in on the pads. Chamika Karunauratne uses his wrists and flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary.
End Of The Over 35 : 182/5
1 Runs
- 034.1
- 034.2
- W 34.3
- 1 LB 34.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
D. Shanaka
66 (67)
C. Karunaratne
0 (1)
R. Ngarava
6-1-21-1
34.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
Short of a length, outside off. Dasun Shanaka stays low and lets it through to the keeper.
34.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
Length ball, outside off and going on with the angle. Dasun Shanaka looks to drive but he misses.
Slight halt in play. Chamika Karunaratne has been struck on the helmet. A mandatory concussion check will be done. The physio is out there having a look at Chamika Karunaratne. All good! The play is set to resume.
34.4
lb
Richard Ngarava To Chamika Karunaratne
Leg bye! NASTY! A short ball, around middle. Chamika Karunaratne looks to duck underneath but he fails to get down in time and gets hit on his helmet. The ball ricochets off his helmet towards fine leg for a leg bye.
Chamika Karunaratne walks out to bat at number 7.
34.3
W
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Richard Ngarava strikes and Zimbabwe get the much-needed breakthrough! That brings an end to a fine partnership between these two. This was a back-of-a-length delivery, around off. Kamindu Mendis stays back and looks to go over mid off but he fails to get the desired elevation and the ball goes in the air towards the mid off region. Craig Ervine there, backtracks and hops in the end to take a good catch. Sri Lanka lose their fifth wicket.
34.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
Good-length ball, just outside off. Kamindu Mendis punches it towards the cover fielder.
34.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
On a length, outside off. Kamindu Mendis throws his bat at it but misses.
End Of The Over 34 : 181/4
8 Runs
- 133.1
- 5 WD 33.2
- 033.2
- 033.3
- 033.4
- 233.5
- 033.6
D. Shanaka
66 (65)
K. Mendis
57 (79)
B. Muzarabani
6-0-28-2
33.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Dasun Shanaka
Swing and a miss! Back of a length, outside off. Dasun Shanaka looks to slog but does not get any bat on it.
33.5
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Dasun Shanaka
In the air...but it goes just past the point fielder. Length ball, around off. Dasun Shanaka looks to flick but is a bit early into his shot. It goes off the leading edge and falls just wide of the backward point fielder. The batters take a couple of runs.
33.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Dasun Shanaka
Short of a length, around middle. Dasun Shanaka defends it off the front foot.
33.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Dasun Shanaka
Good-length ball, around middle. Dasun Shanaka taps it towards backward point.
33.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Dasun Shanaka
On a length, around off. Dasun Shanaka blocks it out.
33.2
wd
Blessing Muzarabani To Dasun Shanaka
FIVE WIDES! Length ball, angling in from middle and down leg. Dasun Shanaka misses his flick and the keeper fails to grab it. The ball races away to the fence.
33.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Kamindu Mendis
Back of a length, outside off. Kamindu Mendis cuts it towards deep cover for a single.
DRINKS! What a recovery this has been from Sri Lanka! Dasun Shanaka and Kamindu Mendis both have brought up their half-centuries and have put 110 runs together now. They are scoring at a rapid rate. Zimbabwe have used a lot of spinners here but they have not managed to get a breakthrough. A few more quick wickets and Sri Lanka will be under pressure once again. Blessing Muzarabani (5-0-20-2) comes back to bowl.
End Of The Over 33 : 173/4
2 Runs
- 032.1
- 132.2
- 032.3
- 032.4
- 132.5
- 032.6
D. Shanaka
64 (60)
K. Mendis
56 (78)
R. Ngarava
5-0-21-0
32.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
Back of a length, just outside off and angling across the batter. Dasun Shanaka hangs back to cut but it goes off the underedge and onto the deck. Just 2 runs off the over!
32.5
1
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
Shorter in length, outside off. Kamindu Mendis stays back and steers it to third man for a single.
32.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
Back of a length, jagging back in sharply from outside off. Kamindu Mendis misses his flick and gets hit high on his pad.
32.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
Short of a length, around off. Kamindu Mendis blocks it to the off side.
32.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
Good running! Back of a length, around middle. Dasun Shanaka tucks it towards square leg and scampers through to the other end.
32.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
Back of a length, around off. Dasun Shanaka keeps it out.
Richard Ngarava (4-0-19-0) is brought back into the attack.
End Of The Over 32 : 171/4
10 Runs
- 031.1
- 131.2
- 231.3
- 631.4
- 131.5
- 031.6
K. Mendis
55 (75)
D. Shanaka
63 (57)
R. Burl
2-0-14-0
31.6
0
Ryan Burl To Kamindu Mendis
A bit quicker this time, around off. Kamindu Mendis cuts it to the cover fielder. 132 runs needed off 108 balls.
31.5
1
Ryan Burl To Dasun Shanaka
Flatter and quicker, outside off. Dasun Shanaka stays back and cuts it towards deep cover for a single.
31.4
6
Ryan Burl To Dasun Shanaka
SIX! BANG! Tossed up, on a length, just outside off. Dasun Shanaka clears his front leg and smacks it over long off for a biggie.
31.3
2
Ryan Burl To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller in length, on middle. Dasun Shanaka gets down on his knee and paddles it towards fine leg for a couple of runs.
31.2
1
Ryan Burl To Kamindu Mendis
Flatter and quicker, around middle. Kamindu Mendis nudges it to the leg side for a run.
31.1
0
Ryan Burl To Kamindu Mendis
Tossed up, around middle. Kamindu Mendis blocks it out.
End Of The Over 31 : 161/4
11 Runs
- 430.1
- 130.2
- 030.3
- 230.4
- 030.5
- 430.6
D. Shanaka
54 (54)
K. Mendis
54 (72)
S. Williams
4-0-29-0
30.6
4
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! SMASHED! Loopy ball, around off. Dasun Shanaka skips down the track and lofts it over the mid on fielder to bag a boundary.
30.5
0
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Flatter ball, on off. Dasun Shanaka keeps it out.
30.4
2
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Tossed up, around off. Shanaka skips down and drives it wide of the sweeper cover fielder for a couple of runs. That brings up the fifty for Sri Lanka's skipper.
30.3
0
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Flatter ball, on a length, around off. Dasun Shanaka stays back and taps it to backward point.
30.2
1
Sean Williams To Kamindu Mendis
On a length, around middle. Kamindu Mendis eases it towards long on for a single.
30.1
4
Sean Williams To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR! Fifty for Kamindu Mendis! A short ball, outside off. Kamindu Mendis rocks back and cuts it through the cover region for a boundary.
End Of The Over 30 : 150/4
4 Runs
- 129.1
- 129.2
- 029.3
- 029.4
- 129.5
- 129.6
K. Mendis
49 (70)
D. Shanaka
48 (50)
R. Burl
1-0-4-0
29.6
1
Ryan Burl To Kamindu Mendis
Another back of a length, around middle and off. Kamindu Mendis hangs back and punches it to long on for a single. He retains the strike.
29.5
1
Ryan Burl To Dasun Shanaka
Shorter, outside off. Dasun Shanaka pushes it to sweeper cover for a single.
29.4
0
Ryan Burl To Dasun Shanaka
Floated delivery, around off. Dasun Shanaka looks to whip this on the leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
29.3
0
Ryan Burl To Dasun Shanaka
Touch shorter, and quicker, outside off. Dasun Shanaka cuts it towards cover. No run taken.
29.2
1
Ryan Burl To Kamindu Mendis
Another loopy ball, around middle and leg. Kamindu Mendis leans and taps it towards mid-wicket for a quick single.
29.1
1
Ryan Burl To Dasun Shanaka
Ryan Burl begins with a tossed up delivery, outside off. Dasun Shanaka looks to defend that but gets a thick outside edge past the keeper for a single.
Ryan Burl comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 29 : 146/4
5 Runs
- 128.1
- 128.2
- 128.3
- 028.4
- 128.5
- 128.6
D. Shanaka
46 (46)
K. Mendis
47 (68)
W. Masakadza
6-0-26-0
28.6
1
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller, loopy delivery. Dasun Shanaka steps down the pitch and drives it to long off for a single. He retains the strike.
28.5
1
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
Flatter, and quicker this time. Kamindu Mendis pushes it to long on. A single taken.
28.4
0
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
Low full toss, around middle. Kamindu Mendis flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket.
28.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Floated delivery, full, on middle. Dasun Shanaka drives it to long on and rotates the strike.
28.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
Another full delivery, tosses it up. Kamindu Mendis leans and taps it towards square leg for a single.
28.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Loopy ball, full again. Dasun Shanaka steps down and pushes it towards mid off for a single.
End Of The Over 28 : 141/4
8 Runs
- 227.1
- 027.2
- 127.3
- 427.4
- 027.5
- 127.6
D. Shanaka
43 (43)
K. Mendis
45 (65)
S. Williams
3-0-18-0
27.6
1
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Quicker and flatter. Dasun Shanaka works it away towards mid-wicket for a single.
27.5
0
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Outside off, quicker. Dasun Shanaka looks to cut but misses.
27.4
4
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Up and over! A fuller ball, around middle. Dasun Shanaka steps down the pitch and lofts it over mid on for a boundary.
27.3
1
Sean Williams To Kamindu Mendis
Fuller ball, on the pads. Kamindu Mendis, on the back foot, taps it towards square leg and takes a single.
27.2
0
Sean Williams To Kamindu Mendis
Touch shorter, wide of off. Kamindu Mendis hangs back and cuts it away towards cover-point. The fielder there does well to make a diving stop.
27.1
2
Sean Williams To Kamindu Mendis
Shorter ball, on the pads. Kamindu Mendis tucks it to deep square leg for a brace.
End Of The Over 27 : 133/4
3 Runs
- 126.1
- 126.2
- 026.3
- 126.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
D. Shanaka
38 (40)
K. Mendis
42 (62)
W. Masakadza
5-0-21-0
26.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Floated, on a length, around middle. Dasun Shanaka defends it off the front foot.
26.5
0
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
On a length, around middle. Dasun Shanaka keeps it out.
26.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
Fuller in length, around middle. Kamindu Mendis tucks it towards short fine leg for a single.
26.3
0
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
Flatter ball, just outside off and spinning in late. Kamindu Mendis looks to block but he gets an inside edge onto his pad.
26.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Looped up, around off. Dasun Shanaka eases it to long off for a run.
26.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
Flatter ball, around middle. Kamindu Mendis flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 26 : 130/4
3 Runs
- 125.1
- 025.2
- 225.3
- 025.4
- 025.5
- 025.6
D. Shanaka
37 (37)
K. Mendis
40 (59)
S. Williams
2-0-10-0
25.6
0
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Angling it on the pads. Dasun Shanaka misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.
25.5
0
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller ball, around middle. Dasun Shanaka defends it out.
25.4
0
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Another quicker one, on the pads. Dasun Shanaka misses his flick and gets rapped on the pads.
25.3
2
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Firing it on the pads. Dasun Shanaka flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for brace.
25.2
0
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
Touch fuller, outside off. Dasun Shanaka drives it to short cover. No run there.
25.1
1
Sean Williams To Kamindu Mendis
Quicker around middle. Kamindu Mendis flicks it to mid-wicket and takes a single.
End Of The Over 25 : 127/4
5 Runs
- 224.1
- 024.2
- 124.3
- 124.4
- 024.5
- 124.6
K. Mendis
39 (58)
D. Shanaka
35 (32)
W. Masakadza
4-0-18-0
24.6
1
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
Outside off. Kamindu Mendis drives it to long off for a single.
24.5
0
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
Fuller ball, on middle. Kamindu Mendis flicks it to the man at mid-wicket.
24.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller ball, around middle. Dasun Shanaka steps down and pushes it towards long on for a run.
24.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
Firing this one on the pads. Kamindu Mendis tucks it towards square leg for a single.
24.2
0
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
Outside off again, quicker this time. Kamindu Mendis blocks this one out.
24.1
2
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
Tosses this one up, very full, outside off. Kamindu Mendis leans and pushes it towards long off for a brace.
End Of The Over 24 : 122/4
7 Runs
- 023.1
- 223.2
- 023.3
- 123.4
- 023.5
- 423.6
D. Shanaka
34 (31)
K. Mendis
35 (53)
S. Williams
1-0-7-0
23.6
4
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Nicely done! Too full and straight from Williams. Dasun Shanaka gets down on his knee and sweeps it through the square leg region for a boundary.
23.5
0
Sean Williams To Dasun Shanaka
BEATEN! Nicely tossed up, just outside off and spinning away late. Dasun Shanaka looks to block but he misses as the ball spins past his outside edge.
23.4
1
Sean Williams To Kamindu Mendis
A short ball, outside off. Kamindu Mendis rocks back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
23.3
0
Sean Williams To Kamindu Mendis
Tossed up, around middle. Kamindu Mendis tucks it towards square leg.
23.2
2
Sean Williams To Kamindu Mendis
Overthrow and the batters take one more. Flatter ball, around middle. Kamindu Mendis tucks it towards short fine leg for a run. The fielder there has a shy at the keeper's end but he misses. The ball ricochets off the batter's pads and they sneak in one more run.
23.1
0
Sean Williams To Kamindu Mendis
Tossed up, around off. Kamindu Mendis keeps it out.
Sean Williams comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 23 : 115/4
4 Runs
- 122.1
- 122.2
- 022.3
- 122.4
- 022.5
- 122.6
K. Mendis
32 (49)
D. Shanaka
30 (29)
W. Masakadza
3-0-13-0
22.6
1
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
Flatter ball, drifting onto the pads. Kamindu Mendis turns it behind square on the leg side for a run.
22.5
0
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
Quicker through the air, firing it on the pads. Kamindu Mendis tucks it to the fielder at short fine leg.
22.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Flatter and quicker, outside off. Dasun Shanaka punches it towards deep cover for a single.
22.3
0
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Flatter ball, on middle. Dasun Shanaka blocks it out.
22.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
A slight mix-up but Mendis makes it to the other end. Flatter ball, on off. Mendis taps it to backward point and takes off for a quick run. The fielder there has a shy at the non-striker's end but he misses.
22.1
1
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Flatter ball, drifting onto the pads. Dasun Shanaka nudges it to the leg side for a run.
End Of The Over 22 : 111/4
6 Runs
- 021.1
- 021.2
- 121.3
- 021.4
- 121.5
- 421.6
K. Mendis
30 (46)
D. Shanaka
28 (26)
T. Chatara
7-1-29-1
21.6
4
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR! Nicely done by Mendis! This was a short ball, just outside off. Kamindu Mendis stays low and ramps it over the keeper to fetch himself a boundary.
21.5
1
Tendai Chatara To Dasun Shanaka
Length ball, around middle. Dasun Shanaka pushes it towards mid on for a quick run.
21.4
0
Tendai Chatara To Dasun Shanaka
A short ball, just outside off. Dasun Shanaka ducks underneath watchfully.
21.3
1
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
Back of a length, outside off. Kamindu Mendis looks to cut but it goes off the thick outside edge towards third man for a run.
21.2
0
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
Good-length ball, around off. Kamindu Mendis punches it towards cover.
21.1
0
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
Chatara starts with a back-of-a-length ball, around off. Mendis stands tall and blocks it to the off side.
End Of The Over 21 : 105/4
2 Runs
- 020.1
- 120.2
- 020.3
- 120.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
D. Shanaka
27 (24)
K. Mendis
25 (42)
W. Masakadza
2-0-9-0
20.6
0
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Masakadza fires in a quicker ball, on a length, around middle. Dasun Shanaka defends it off the front foot.
20.5
0
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Tossed up, around middle. Dasun Shanaka keeps it out watchfully.
20.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
Flatter and quicker, around middle and leg. Kamindu Mendis rocks back and pulls it towards deep square leg for a run.
20.3
0
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
A bit quicker this time, around leg. Kamindu Mendis tucks it to mid-wicket.
20.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller in length, outside off. Dasun Shanaka lunges forward and eases it down to long off for a single.
20.1
0
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Tossed up, around off. Dasun Shanaka blocks it to the off side.
End Of The Over 20 : 103/4
9 Runs
- 119.1
- 019.2
- 219.3
- 419.4
- 119.5
- 119.6
D. Shanaka
26 (20)
K. Mendis
24 (40)
T. Chatara
6-1-23-1
19.6
1
Tendai Chatara To Dasun Shanaka
Touch fuller, around off. Dasun Shanaka walks across and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. He retais the strike.
19.5
1
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
Good-length delivery, angling it across off. Kamindu Mendis dabs it towards third man for a single.
19.4
4
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR! Overpitches this delivery, outside off. Kamindu Mendis slaps this towards deep cover for aboundary. That brings up the 100 for Sri Lanka!
19.3
2
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
Outside off, on a length. Kamindu Mendis slahes this through cover for a brace.
19.2
0
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
Good-length delivery, outside off. Kamindu Mendis blocks it towards point.
19.1
1
Tendai Chatara To Dasun Shanaka
On a length, outside off. Dasun Shanaka taps it point and scampers through to the other end.
Tendai Chatara (5-1-14-1) comes back to bowl.
End Of The Over 19 : 94/4
7 Runs
- 018.1
- 018.2
- 118.3
- 118.4
- 418.5
- 118.6
D. Shanaka
24 (18)
K. Mendis
17 (36)
W. Masakadza
1-0-7-0
18.6
1
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller, on the pads this time. Dasun Shanaka clips it to short fine leg for a single.
18.5
4
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Cleverly done! This was much quicker and flatter, wide of off. Dasun Shanaka rocks back and slashes this towards deep backward point for a cracking boundary!
18.4
1
Wellington Masakadza To Kamindu Mendis
Touch fuller, around middle. Kamindu Mendis taps it to square leg for a single.
18.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Fuller, outside off. Dasun Shanaka steps down and pushes it towards long off for a single.
18.2
0
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
BEAUTY! A loopy ball, around middle and off. Dasun Shanaka presents the full face of the bat and looks to defend, but gets beaten as the ball turns away from him and beats him on the outside edge.
18.1
0
Wellington Masakadza To Dasun Shanaka
Loopy ball, around off. Dasun Shanaka leans and blocks it out.
Wellington Masakadza comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 18 : 87/4
6 Runs
- 117.1
- 017.2
- 017.3
- 417.4
- 117.5
- 017.6
K. Mendis
16 (35)
D. Shanaka
18 (13)
R. Ngarava
4-0-19-0
17.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
Full, around off. Kamindu Mendis drives it to the fielder at extra cover.
17.5
1
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
On a length, around middle. Dasun Shanaka tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
17.4
4
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! That's pure timing and placement! A full ball, wide of off. Dasun Shanaka leans, opens the face of his bat, and guides it towards deep backward point for a boundary.
17.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
Another full ball, around off. Dasun Shanaka blocks it out solidly.
17.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
Touch fuller, angling across off. Dasun Shanaka taps it to point.
17.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
Up and over! Full and outside off. Kamindu Mendis slashes this uppishly towards deep point but only for a single.
End Of The Over 17 : 81/4
12 Runs
- 116.1
- 116.2
- 616.3
- 016.4
- 016.5
- 416.6
D. Shanaka
13 (9)
K. Mendis
15 (33)
W. Madhevere
4-0-30-1
16.6
4
Wesley Madhevere To Dasun Shanaka
FOUR! Top shot! Very full, width on offer. Dasun Shanaka slashes this over cover for a boundary. Good over for Sri Lnaka!
16.5
0
Wesley Madhevere To Dasun Shanaka
Outside off, fuller in length. Dasun Shanaka pushes it to point and takes off for a single. He is sent back by his partner and puts in a dive to get inside the crease.
16.4
0
Wesley Madhevere To Dasun Shanaka
Flatter, around middle. Dasun Shanaka looks to nudge this away but gets a leading edge towards cover. No run there.
16.3
6
Wesley Madhevere To Dasun Shanaka
SIX! BANG! That sounded so sweet as soon as it left the bat. A loopy ball, outside off. Dasun Shanaka gets low and slog-sweeps this over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
16.2
1
Wesley Madhevere To Kamindu Mendis
Flatter, around middle. Kamindu Mendis flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
16.1
1
Wesley Madhevere To Dasun Shanaka
Shorter ball, around middle. Dasun Shanaka hangs back and pushes it to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 16 : 69/4
5 Runs
- 015.1
- 115.2
- 015.3
- 4 LB 15.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
K. Mendis
14 (32)
D. Shanaka
2 (4)
R. Ngarava
3-0-13-0
15.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
Touch fuller, outside off. Kamindu Mendis pushes it towards mid off. Dot to the end the over.
15.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
Outside off, on a length, blocked out.
15.4
lb
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR LEG BYES! Much needed runs for Sri Lanka. On a length, sprays it down the leg side. Kamindu Mendis goes for the flick but misses. The ball brushes off his pad and races away towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
15.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
Swing and a miss! Zimbabwe pacers still getting some swing here. A length ball, outside off, shaping away late. Kamindu Mendis swings hard at it but misses it completely.
15.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
Edgy runs! A fuller ball, outside off. Dasun Shanaka prods to drive, but the ball takes off from the inside edge of the blade towards fine leg for a single.
15.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Dasun Shanaka
Good-length delivery, around off. Dasun Shanaka defends it with the full face of his bat.
End Of The Over 15 : 64/4
2 Runs
- 114.1
- 014.2
- W 14.3
- 014.4
- 114.5
- 014.6
K. Mendis
14 (28)
D. Shanaka
1 (2)
W. Madhevere
3-0-18-1
14.6
0
Wesley Madhevere To Kamindu Mendis
Flatter and quicker, around off. Kamindu Mendis keeps it out.
14.5
1
Wesley Madhevere To Dasun Shanaka
On a length, around middle. Dasun Shanaka eases it down to long on for a single.
14.4
0
Wesley Madhevere To Dasun Shanaka
BEATEN! Flatter ball, on a length, outside off and going on with the angle. Dasun Shanaka hangs back to block but the ball zips past his outside edge.
DRINKS! Zimbabwe on top! They have demolished Sri Lanka's top-order, and have dominated the innings till now. They are targeting the right areas and have been very disciplined with their lines and lengths. Sri Lanka are in deep trouble here and are in desperate need of a good partnership to rebuild their innings. Also, Dasun Shanaka comes to the crease now.
14.3
W
Wesley Madhevere To Charith Asalanka OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! What a delivery to get rid of Asalanka! This ball had drift, turn and bounce as well! An off-spinner's delight, indeed! Madhevere serves a loopy ball, around middle which spins sharply after landing. Asalanka prods to defend but plays it inside the line of the ball and misses. The ball spins past his outside edge and cannons onto his off pole. Zimbabwe are all over Sri Lanka now.
14.2
0
Wesley Madhevere To Charith Asalanka
Tossed up, around middle. Charith Asalanka keeps it out.
14.1
1
Wesley Madhevere To Kamindu Mendis
Flatter and quicker, outside off. Kamindu Mendis punches it through the cover region and takes a run.
End Of The Over 14 : 62/3
7 Runs
- 013.1
- 113.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 213.5
- 413.6
C. Asalanka
23 (19)
K. Mendis
13 (26)
R. Ngarava
2-0-12-0
13.6
4
Richard Ngarava To Charith Asalanka
FOUR! Streaky but Sri Lanka will take that! Short of a length, outside off. Asalanka looks to cut and throws his bat at it. It takes the inside edge and goes past the keeper and into the fence.
13.5
2
Richard Ngarava To Charith Asalanka
Good-length ball, around middle. Charith Asalanka nudges it behind square on the leg side and comes back for the second run.
13.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Charith Asalanka
Short of a length, around off. Charith Asalanka blocks it to the off side. Another dot ball.
13.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Charith Asalanka
A bit fuller this time, around middle. Charith Asalanka turns it towards mid on.
13.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
Back of a length, outside off. Kamindu Mendis cuts it to deep cover for a single.
13.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
Good-length ball, around off. Kamindu Mendis blocks it off the front foot.
End Of The Over 13 : 55/3
13 Runs
- 112.1
- 012.2
- 612.3
- 412.4
- 112.5
- 112.6
K. Mendis
12 (24)
C. Asalanka
17 (15)
W. Madhevere
2-0-16-0
12.6
1
Wesley Madhevere To Kamindu Mendis
Slightly shorter in length, around middle. Kamindu Mendis rocks back and whips it to the leg side for a single.
12.5
1
Wesley Madhevere To Charith Asalanka
Flatter ball, on a length, around off. Charith Asalanka eases it to long off for a run.
12.4
4
Wesley Madhevere To Charith Asalanka
FOUR! Punished by Asalanka! Short ball, fired in around leg. Asalanka rocks back and pulls it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
Slight halt in play. The ball seems to be lost in the covers near the boundary. The groundsmen find the ball rapped in the covers. We are good to resume!
12.3
6
Wesley Madhevere To Charith Asalanka
SIX! BANG! Asalanka brings out the slog sweep! This was looped up, on a length, around middle. Asalanka gets down on his knee and slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie.
12.2
0
Wesley Madhevere To Charith Asalanka
Flatter and quicker, coming in with the angle. Asalanka cuts it towards extra cover.
12.1
1
Wesley Madhevere To Kamindu Mendis
Tossed up, outside off. Kamindu Mendis drives it to sweeper cover for a run.
End Of The Over 12 : 42/3
5 Runs
- 111.1
- 1 WD 11.2
- 111.2
- 111.3
- 011.4
- 111.5
- 011.6
C. Asalanka
6 (11)
K. Mendis
10 (22)
R. Ngarava
1-0-5-0
11.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Charith Asalanka
Good-length delivery, around off. Charith Asalanka stays back and taps it towards backward point.
11.5
1
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
On a length, outside off. Kamindu Mendis opens the face of his bat and steers it towards third man for a single.
11.4
0
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
Swing and a miss! Short of a length, well outside off. Kamindu Mendis looks to cut but he misses.
11.3
1
Richard Ngarava To Charith Asalanka
Ngarava goes fuller this time, around middle. Charith Asalanka flicks it wide of the mid on fielder for a run.
11.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
Short of a length, just outside off. Kamindu Mendis rocks back and punches it towards deep cover for one.
11.2
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Richard Ngarava To Kamindu Mendis
Wide! Too wide, outside off. Kamindu Mendis misses his cut shot and the umpire calls it as a wide.
11.1
1
Richard Ngarava To Charith Asalanka
Back of a length, outside off. Charith Asalanka stands tall and punches it towards deep cover for a single.
Richard Ngarava comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 11 : 37/3
3 Runs
- 210.1
- 110.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
K. Mendis
8 (19)
C. Asalanka
4 (8)
W. Madhevere
1-0-3-0
10.6
0
Wesley Madhevere To Kamindu Mendis
A bit quicker, on a length, around off. Kamindu Mendis stays back and punches it to the cover fielder.
10.5
0
Wesley Madhevere To Kamindu Mendis
Nicely tossed up, around off. Mendis blocks it to the off side.
10.4
0
Wesley Madhevere To Kamindu Mendis
Slightly shorter in length, around off. Kamindu Mendis taps it towards backward point.
10.3
0
Wesley Madhevere To Kamindu Mendis
Flatter and quicker, on a length, outside off. Kamindu Mendis blocks it off the front foot.
10.2
1
Wesley Madhevere To Charith Asalanka
Flatter ball, around off. Charith Asalanka taps it to wide of the cover fielder for a run.
10.1
2
Wesley Madhevere To Charith Asalanka
Tossed up, outside off. Charith Asalanka drives it towards deep cover for a couple of runs.
Time for Powerplay 2, Zimbabwe will now be allowed to keep 4 fielders outside the circle till the 40th over. Also, Wesley Madhevere comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 10 : 34/3
1 Runs
- 09.1
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 19.5
- 09.6
K. Mendis
8 (15)
C. Asalanka
1 (6)
B. Muzarabani
5-0-20-2
9.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kamindu Mendis
On a length, around off. Kamindu Mendis blocks it on the leg side. Sri Lanka are 34/3 at the end of Powerplay 1.
9.5
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Charith Asalanka
Darting it on the pads this time, on a length. Charith Asalanka flicks it towards fine leg for a single.
9.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Charith Asalanka
On a length, outside off. Charith Asalanka gets on top of that bounce and blocks it out. The bat slips from the batter's hand and flies on the leg side.
9.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Charith Asalanka
Another length delivery, outside off. Charith Asalanka gets an outside edge towards point.
9.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Charith Asalanka
Good-length delivery, around off. Charith Asalanka, on the back foot, blocks it out.
9.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Charith Asalanka
On a length, outside off. Charith Asalanka lets that go through to the keeper.
End Of The Over 9 : 33/3
2 Runs
- 08.1
- 08.2
- 08.3
- 08.4
- 28.5
- 08.6
K. Mendis
8 (14)
C. Asalanka
0 (1)
T. Chatara
5-1-14-1
8.6
0
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
On a length, around off. Kamindu Mendis hops and blocks it out.
8.5
2
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
Up and over! A fuller ball, outside off. Kamindu Mendis slashes it over cover. Richard Ngarava from the third man region runs to his left, dives, and stops the ball from crossing the ropes. Two runs taken. Top effort in the deep!
8.4
0
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
Good-length delivery, outside off. Kamindu Mendis defends it out on the off side.
8.3
0
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
Fuller in length, outside off. Kamindu Mendis drives it to the fielder at mid off.
8.2
0
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
Outside off, shorter delivery. Kamindu Mendis, on the back foot, blocks it out.
8.1
0
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
On a length, outside off. Kamindu Mendis taps it to point. Dot ball.
End Of The Over 8 : 31/3
2 Runs
- 07.1
- 27.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- W 7.5
- 07.6
C. Asalanka
0 (1)
K. Mendis
6 (8)
B. Muzarabani
4-0-19-2
7.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Charith Asalanka
Back of a length, around middle. Charith Asalanka defends it back to the bowler. End of a successful over by Blessing Muzarabani!
Charith Asalanka walks out to bat at number 5.
7.5
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Blessing Muzarabani To Dinesh Chandimal OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Zimbabwe have taken another wicket here and Sri Lanka fall into deeper trouble. This is some brilliant bowling by Blessing Muzarabani. Touch fuller again, shaping away from outside off, and forcing the batter to drive again. Dinesh Chandimal presses forward and looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge towards first slip. Sikandar Raza there, gets low and pouches it comfortably. Sri Lanka are now 3 down and in all sorts of trouble!
7.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Dinesh Chandimal
Fuller delivery, around the off pole. Dinesh Chandimal drives it to the fielder at mid off.
7.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Dinesh Chandimal
Outside off, on a length. Left alone.
7.2
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Dinesh Chandimal
Blessing Muzarabani drops it short again, outside off. Dinesh Chandimal, on the back foot, punches it towards cover for a brace.
7.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Dinesh Chandimal
Back of a length, outside off. Dinesh Chandimal hops and defends it out.
End Of The Over 7 : 29/2
4 Runs
- 06.1
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 06.4
- 06.5
- 46.6
K. Mendis
6 (8)
D. Chandimal
0 (1)
T. Chatara
4-1-12-1
6.6
4
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
FOUR! Oh, shot! Stand and deliver! A fuller ball, on the pads. Kamindu Mendis stands, uses his wrists, and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
6.5
0
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
Touch shorter, around middle. Kamindu Mendis pushes it back to the bowler.
6.4
0
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
Another length ball, outside off. Kamindu Mendis dabs it to backward point. No run there
6.3
0
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
A huge shout for LBW, but not given! On a length, nipping back in on the pads. Kamindu Mendis misses his flick and gets rapped on the front pad. That was probably sliding down leg.
6.2
0
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
On a length again, outside the off pole. Kamindu Mendis blocks it out solidly.
6.1
0
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
Good-length delivery, outside off. Kamindu Mendis taps it to point. Dot ball.
End Of The Over 6 : 25/2
5 Runs
- 15.1
- 45.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- W 5.5
- 05.6
D. Chandimal
0 (1)
K. Mendis
2 (2)
B. Muzarabani
3-0-17-1
5.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Dinesh Chandimal
On a length, outside off. Dinesh Chandimal leaves it alone.
Dinesh Chandimal is the new man in.
5.5
W
Blessing Muzarabani To Pathum Nissanka OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Blessing Muzarabani strikes and sends back Pathum Nissanka. A wicket right after the drop! A fuller ball, shaping away from outside off, forcing the batsman to drive. Pathum Nissanka prods and goes for the drive but manages to get a thick outside edge back to the keeper. Regis Chakabva takes a good catch to dismiss Pathum Nissanka.
5.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Pathum Nissanka
DROPPED! Another opportunity goes begging! A fuller ball, outside off. Pathum Nissanka leans and drives it uppishly towards mid off. Craig Ervine there gets low and tries to grab it but fails to pouch. Pathum Nissanka gets a lifeline!
5.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Pathum Nissanka
Length ball, outside off. Pathum Nissanka blocks it out solidly.
5.2
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Lovely! Back of a length, around middle. Pathum Nissanka hangs back and pulls it past mid-wicket for a beautiful boundary.
5.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Kamindu Mendis
A fuller ball, around off. Kamindu Mendis taps it to mid off and scampers through to the other end for a single.
End Of The Over 5 : 20/1
5 Runs
- 44.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- W 4.4
- 14.5
- 04.6
P. Nissanka
12 (20)
K. Mendis
1 (1)
T. Chatara
3-1-8-1
4.6
0
Tendai Chatara To Pathum Nissanka
On a length, around off. Pathum Nissanka blocks it off the front foot.
4.5
1
Tendai Chatara To Kamindu Mendis
Full ball, around off. Kamindu Mendis pushes it wide of the cover fielder and collects a run.
Kamindu Mendis comes to bat at number 3.
4.4
W
Tendai Chatara To Kusal Mendis OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Tendai Chatara gets his man and he has been rewarded for his exceptional line and length with the new ball. This was a length ball, just outside off and nipping back in just that little bit off the deck. Mendis looks for a booming drive but he misses as the ball sneaks through his bat and pad and crashes onto the stumps. Sri Lanka lose their first wicket.
4.3
0
Tendai Chatara To Kusal Mendis
Back of a length, around off. Kusal Mendis defends it off the front foot.
4.2
0
Tendai Chatara To Kusal Mendis
Length ball, around off. Kusal Mendis blocks it out.
4.1
4
Tendai Chatara To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Lucky escape for Mendis! Good-length ball, just outside off and shaping away a bit. Kusal Mendis looks to block but it takes the outside edge and flies past the keeper. The ball races away to the fence.
End Of The Over 4 : 15/0
5 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 13.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 43.6
P. Nissanka
12 (19)
K. Mendis
3 (5)
B. Muzarabani
2-0-12-0
3.6
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Nicely done! Banged into the deck, around off. Pathum Nissanka pulls it over the mid-wicket fielder and bags a boundary.
3.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Pathum Nissanka
Shorter in length, outside off. Pathum Nissanka looks to push it through the cover region but it goes off the inside half of the blade towards mid-wicket.
3.4
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Pathum Nissanka
Short of a length, around off. Pathum Nissanka rides the bounce nicely and keeps it out.
3.3
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Finds the gap this time! Slightly shorter in length, just outside off. Kusal Mendis hangs back, opens the face of his bat and guides it to third man for a single.
3.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Back of a length, just outside off. Kusal Mendis prods and taps it towards the backward point fielder.
3.1
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Back of a length, around off. Kusal Mendis keeps it out watchfully.
End Of The Over 3 : 10/0
3 Runs
- 12.1
- 22.2
- 02.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
P. Nissanka
8 (16)
K. Mendis
2 (2)
T. Chatara
2-1-3-0
2.6
0
Tendai Chatara To Pathum Nissanka
Play and a miss! Fuller in length, outside off and shaping away late. Pathum Nissanka looks to drive on the up but he misses.
2.5
0
Tendai Chatara To Pathum Nissanka
Good-length delivery, around off. Nissanka lunges forward to keep it out.
2.4
0
Tendai Chatara To Pathum Nissanka
Chatara drags his length back a bit around off. Pathum Nissanka blocks it out.
2.3
0
Tendai Chatara To Pathum Nissanka
Good-length ball, on middle. Pathum Nissanka tucks it to mid-wicket.
2.2
2
Tendai Chatara To Pathum Nissanka
Nicely played! Back of a length, just outside off. Pathum Nissanka stays back and punches it past the cover fielder to collect a couple of runs.
2.1
1
Tendai Chatara To Kusal Mendis
Length ball, outside off. Kusal Mendis looks to defend but it goes off the outer half of the blade towards third man for a run.
End Of The Over 2 : 7/0
7 Runs
- 11.1
- 41.2
- 01.3
- 21.4
- 01.5
- 01.6
P. Nissanka
6 (11)
K. Mendis
1 (1)
B. Muzarabani
1-0-7-0
1.6
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Pathum Nissanka
On a length, just outside off. Pathum Nissanka presses forward to block it out.
1.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Pathum Nissanka
Short of a length, around off. Pathum Nissanka taps it towards backward point.
1.4
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Pathum Nissanka
Fuller in length, outside off. Pathum Nissanka square drives it past the diving point fielder for a couple of runs.
1.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Pathum Nissanka
On a length, outside off. Pathum Nissanka taps it towards backward point.
1.2
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! CRUNCHED! Back of a length, just outside off. Pathum Nissanka hangs back and punches it through the cover-point region for a boundary.
1.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
DROPPED! Huge moment in this game as Kusal Mendis could be dangerous here for Zimbabwe. Back of a length, well outside off. Kusal Mendis stays back and cuts hard. It goes off the thick outside edge towards the third man fielder. The fielder there moves to his left but makes a mess of it. The batters take a run.
Blessing Muzarabani will bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 0/0
0 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
P. Nissanka
0 (6)
K. Mendis
0 (0)
T. Chatara
1-1-0-0
0.6
0
Tendai Chatara To Pathum Nissanka
Good-length ball, around off. Pathum Nissanka is solid in his defense yet again. A maiden over from Chatara! Good start for Zimbabwe.
0.5
0
Tendai Chatara To Pathum Nissanka
An appeal for LBW but the umpire is unmoved! This was a full ball, angling in from middle and leg. Pathum Nissanka misses his flick and gets hit on his pad.
0.4
0
Tendai Chatara To Pathum Nissanka
Slightly shorter in length, around off. Pathum Nissanka defends it solidly.
0.3
0
Tendai Chatara To Pathum Nissanka
Good-length delivery, around off. Pathum Nissanka blocks it out.
0.2
0
Tendai Chatara To Pathum Nissanka
On a length, just outside off. Pathum Nissanka looks to push it through the off side but it goes off the underedge towards the keeper.
0.1
0
Tendai Chatara To Pathum Nissanka
Chatara starts with a length ball, outside off. Pathum Nissanka defends it to the off side.
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Match Info
- Venue Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
- Toss Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat
- Result Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by 22 runs
- Player of the Match Craig Ervine
- Umpire Kumar Dharmasena (SL), Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL) and Lyndon Hannibal (SL)
- Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Zimbabwe 302/8 in 50.0 overs
- Power play 3 (41-50): Zimbabwe 302/8 (70 runs, 4 wickets)
- Zimbabwe 300/7 in 49.4 overs
- S Raza 19th ODI fifty: 51 runs in 40 balls (4x4) (1x6)
- Zimbabwe 250/4 in 42.4 overs
- Power play 2 (11-40): Zimbabwe 232/4 (173 runs, 3 wickets)
- Zimbabwe 203/3 in 34.1 overs
- Drinks: Zimbabwe 196/3 in 33.0 overs
- 3rd wicket partnership: 100 off 101 balls between C Ervine (51) and S Williams (47)
- C Ervine 18th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 56 balls (6x4) (0x6)
- Zimbabwe 150/2 in 26.5 overs
- Referral 2 (26.2 ovs): SL against C Ervine (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, ZIM: 2) (Retained)
- 3rd wicket partnership: 51 off 55 balls between C Ervine (23) and S Williams (24)
- Zimbabwe 100/2 in 18.0 overs
- Drinks: Zimbabwe 90/2 in 15.4 overs
- Referral 1 (12.5 ovs): C Ervine against SL (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, ZIM: 2)
- Power play 1 (1-10): Zimbabwe 59/1
- 1st wicket partnership: 51 off 52 balls between T Kaitano (20) and R Chakabva (28)
- Zimbabwe 52/0 in 8.2 overs
- Power play 3 (41-50): Sri Lanka 280/9 (68 runs, 4 wickets)
- Sri Lanka 250/6 in 45.3 overs
- D Shanaka maiden ODI hundred: 102 runs in 93 balls (7x4) (4x6)
- Power play 2 (11-40): Sri Lanka 212/5 (178 runs, 2 wickets)
- Sri Lanka 200/5 in 37.5 overs
- Drinks: Sri Lanka 173/4 in 33.0 overs
- 5th wicket partnership: 100 off 102 balls between K Mendis (41) and D Shanaka (56)
- D Shanaka ODI fifty: 50 runs in 52 balls (5x4) (1x6)
- K Mendis maiden ODI fifty: 50 runs in 71 balls (4x4) (0x6)
- Sri Lanka 150/4 in 30.0 overs
- 5th wicket partnership: 50 off 47 balls between K Mendis (17) and D Shanaka (29)
- Sri Lanka 101/4 in 19.4 overs
- Sri Lanka 53/3 in 12.4 overs
- Power play 1 (1-10): Sri Lanka 34/3
- Kusal Mendis dropped on 0 by T Kaitano in 1.1 overs
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Player | Runs | Avg. |
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Sean Williams ZIM | 154 | 51.33 |
Pathum Nissanka SL | 146 | 48.66 |
Charith Asalanka SL | 146 | 48.66 |
Dasun Shanaka SL | 127 | 63.50 |
Regis Chakabva ZIM | 120 | 40.00 |
Player | Wickets | Eco. |
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Jeffrey Vandersay SL | 9 | 4.63 |
Richard Ngarava ZIM | 6 | 5.10 |
Chamika Karunaratne SL | 5 | 5.38 |
Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | 5 | 6.00 |
Nuwan Pradeep SL | 4 | 6.40 |
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