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Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I Commentary, Live Updates

SL vs ZIM, 2024 - T20 Live Commentary

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3rd T20I, R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo , Jan 18, 2024
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
88/1 (10.5/20)
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
82 (14.1/20)
Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Wanindu Hasaranga
    4/15(4)
  • Player of the Series
    Angelo Mathews
Right then, that is it from this game and the series as well. Sri Lanka sealed the series with a dominating win while Zimbabwe can take a few positives from this tour as they have played some competitive cricket here. The trophy has been handed to Wanindu Hasaranga who joins his team, and all of them celebrate together by posing for some pictures behind the 'CHAMPIONS' banner. Zimbabwe will have a bit of rest now while next up for Sri Lanka is the One-off Test against Afghanistan which will start on 2nd February, Friday at 10 am IST (4.30 am GMT), but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Wanindu Hasaranga, the victorious skipper of Sri Lanka and the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his excellent bowling effort is up for chat. He says he is very happy with the performance in this game after the loss in the previous match. He then says that there was a bit of talk in the camp with regards to the bowling and fielding which came good in this game. He further talks about the pitch and says the dew that came in the previous game was the reason they decided to chase in this game. He then concludes that with the series against Afghanistan and the World Cup coming up, the team will look forward to working on the fielding and improving the top-order batting.
Sikandar Raza, the captain of Zimbabwe starts off saying that it's disappointing to have been at 52 after 6 overs and to get all out for 82 which has no explanation and unfortunately, the team is lacking the courage more than the skills. He then says that this tour has been one of the 'extremes' where either they have played exceptionally well or the other way around. He then talks about the lack of effort in training and preparing, which has impacted the side by not trusting their skills and failing to read the situations. He further appreciates the seamers in the side for doing well and remaining fit despite the tough conditions and unfavourable pitches.
Angelo Mathews is the PLAYER OF THE SERIES for his all-round effort throughout the three games. He says it was a huge occasion for him as his mom and dad are present watching him play, and he dedicates the trophy to them. He adds that he is feeling great and it is a great comeback series for him. Tells that he is trying his level best and is happy to contribute to the team. He reckons that his job in the last game was to help his team set a target, and his role varies depending on the situation and his batting number. Mentions that it has been really good for him in this series except for that crappy last over that he bowled in the last match. He ends by praising Zimbabwe as they were excellent throughout the series and made them work hard to win the series.
Presentation Time...
After losing the toss, and being asked to bat first, Zimbabwe were bowled out for just 82 runs which was never going to be enough to defend. They started well with Brian Bennett playing a quick-fire cameo of 29 balls in 12 balls, but none of the other batters could make much impact as they lost their last six wickets for just 11 runs. Wanindu Hasaranga was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka with four wickets while Angelo Mathews and Maheesh Theekshana picked up a couple of wickets each. Dilshan Madushanka and Dhananjaya de Silva chipped in with one each as well. While chasing, their openers almost finished the job by themselves, but Sean Williams dismissed Kusal Mendis and that was the only wicket that fell for the hosts. Nothing really to say about the performance of Zimbabwe as their batters failed to turn up for this crucial game, which ultimately cost them this game and the series.
SRI LANKA TAKES THE SERIES 2-1 WITH A THUMPING WIN! We were expecting a more closely fought decider, but the Lankans have completely outplayed Zimbabwe here, and it looked like the visitors did not even show up for this game. This win was set up really by the bowlers, with skipper Wanindu Hasaranga leading from the front, and the batters finished the job without much fuss.
End Of The Over 10.5 : 88/1
11 Runs
  • 010.1
  • 410.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 610.5
P. Nissanka
39 (23)
de Silva
15 (15)
S. Raza
2.5-0-25-0
10.5
6
Sikandar Raza To Pathum Nissanka
SIX! Pathum Nissanka finishes things off in style! Sikandar Raza serves this one fuller and into the stumps, Pathum Nissanka kneels down and slog-sweeps this one perfectly over mid-wicket for a maximum to seal the series. SRI LANKA WIN BY 9 WICKETS!
10.4
1
Sikandar Raza To Dhananjaya de Silva
Short delivery on stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva holds back and nudges it towards the mid-wicket region for one.
10.3
0
Sikandar Raza To Dhananjaya de Silva
Fuller once again. Dhananjaya de Silva drills it straight to the covers.
10.2
4
Sikandar Raza To Dhananjaya de Silva
FOUR! Poor effort at the backward point has cost them hard! Short delivery on off. Dhananjaya de Silva stays back and chops it to the left of the backward point fielder. The fielder was late to dive to his left and Dhananjaya de Silva finds a boundary.
10.1
0
Sikandar Raza To Dhananjaya de Silva
Fuller on off. Dhananjaya de Silva drives it but straight to the cover fielder for no runs. 6 runs needed for Sri Lanka.
End Of The Over 10 : 77/1
8 Runs
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 49.3
  • 29.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
de Silva
10 (11)
P. Nissanka
33 (22)
S. Williams
2-0-13-1
9.6
1
Sean Williams To Dhananjaya de Silva
Fuller and into the stumps again, Dhananjaya de Silva taps it with soft hands towards covers and sprints to the other end.
9.5
0
Sean Williams To Dhananjaya de Silva
Pitches this one a fraction shorter and quicker into middle and leg, Dhananjaya de Silva tries to stab it down the leg side but fails to connect. The ball hits the pads and trickles away towards point.
9.4
2
Sean Williams To Dhananjaya de Silva
Pitches this one just a tad short and around middle and off, Dhananjaya de Silva gets on the back foot and taps it towards deep covers. Dhananjaya de Silva calls for two and sprints after the single. Pathum Nissanka throws in a dive at the non-striker's end to compete the double.
9.3
4
Sean Williams To Dhananjaya de Silva
FOUR! Dhananjaya de Silva is taking Sri Lanka closer to victory now. Sean Williams overpitches this one around middle and leg, Dhananjaya de Silva takes away his front foot and sweeps it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
9.2
0
Sean Williams To Dhananjaya de Silva
Floats this one up and into the stumps, Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it on the front foot.
9.1
1
Sean Williams To Pathum Nissanka
Comes from over the wicket and darts this one on a length, drifting down the leg stump line, Pathum Nissanka flicks it to the leg side off the pads for a single.
End Of The Over 9 : 69/1
5 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 28.6
de Silva
3 (6)
P. Nissanka
32 (21)
S. Raza
2-0-14-0
8.6
2
Sikandar Raza To Dhananjaya de Silva
In air... but safe! Short delivery on stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva tries to heave it to is on side but gets the outer part of his bar. The ball is in air but lands safely in deep fine leg region. Double taken.
8.5
0
Sikandar Raza To Dhananjaya de Silva
Flatter one, outside off. Dhananjaya de Silva tries to chop but misses it all.
8.4
0
Sikandar Raza To Dhananjaya de Silva
Flatter and short on the stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it down the ground.
8.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Pathum Nissanka
Fuller around off. Pathum Nissanka steers it from the right of the keeper and gets a single. 16 runs needed.
8.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Dhananjaya de Silva
Short delivery on stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva flicks it from his crease towards the vacant square leg region for a single. There was a bit of confusion between the batters, but no harm done. However, a direct hit at the non-striker's end and DDS would have been a goner.
8.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Pathum Nissanka
Quick and flatter, on stumps and short. Pathum Nissanka milks it towards the backward square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 64/1
5 Runs
  • 47.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • W 7.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
de Silva
0 (2)
P. Nissanka
30 (19)
S. Williams
1-0-5-1
7.6
0
Sean Williams To Dhananjaya de Silva
Finishes off the over well. Pitches this one fuller and around off again, Dhananjaya de Silva drives it to cover.
7.5
0
Sean Williams To Dhananjaya de Silva
Tossed up around off stump line, Dhananjaya de Silva pushes it to covers for no runs.
Dhananjaya de Silva walks out to bat at number 3.
7.4
W
Sean Williams To Kusal Mendis OUT!
OUT! BOLWED'EM! Sean Williams draws first blood with an absolute ripper! A dream dismissal for a left-arm orthodox. This is pushed through quicker, full and on middle, grips and turns away sharply, Kusal Mendis looks to play with the angle to the leg side, but plays completely down the wrong line and closes the bat face early too as the ball goes through and rattles the top of off pole. Kusal Mendis will be a bit disappointed as he would have liked to see his team through by staying till the end.
7.3
0
Sean Williams To Kusal Mendis
Bowls this one flatter and into the stumps, Kusal Mendis defends it on the front foot.
7.2
1
Sean Williams To Pathum Nissanka
Tossed up and into the stumps, Pathum Nissanka taps it to long on for a single.
7.1
4
Sean Williams To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! What a nice shot to welcome Sean Williams. An overpitched delivery just around off, Pathum Nissanka makes room and goes inside out over covers for a boundary.
End Of The Over 7 : 59/0
9 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 46.5
  • 16.6
P. Nissanka
25 (17)
K. Mendis
33 (25)
S. Raza
1-0-9-0
6.6
1
Sikandar Raza To Pathum Nissanka
Tossed delivery, fuller on off. Pathum Nissanka nudges it towards the long on for a single.
6.5
4
Sikandar Raza To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Beautiful from Pathum Nissanka! Fuller delivery on the stumps. Pathum Nissanka reverse sweeps the delivery uppishly and lobs it over the cover region for a boundary.
6.4
1
Sikandar Raza To Kusal Mendis
Short and on off. Kusal Mendis goes deep into his crease and helps it towards his on side for a single.
6.3
1
Sikandar Raza To Pathum Nissanka
Full toss, on the stumps. Pathum Nissanka punches it without much foot work towards long on.
6.2
1
Sikandar Raza To Kusal Mendis
Short and on stumps. Kusal Mendis pulls it low and gently towards the deep square leg for a single.
6.1
1
Sikandar Raza To Pathum Nissanka
Short one, a bit straighter, around off. Pathum Nissanka hols back and punches it towards the long on for one.
End Of The Over 6 : 50/0
8 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 1 LB 5.4
  • 65.5
  • 05.6
K. Mendis
31 (23)
P. Nissanka
18 (13)
R. Ngarava
3-0-22-0
5.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
Slower ball to end the over and the Powerplay. Richard Ngarava bowls this one fuller and into the stumps with no pace, Kusal Mendis taps it to mid-wicket for no run. Sri Lanka are cruising through the chase.
5.5
6
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
SIX! Top shot that. Richard Ngarava drops his length short and off the deck. He misses his line a bit and drifts it down the leg side. Kusal Mendis hops back and pulls it to get a top edge over the fine leg fence for a maximum.
Halt! The physio comes in for a mandatory concussion check as Pathum Nissanka got hit on the helmet on the previous ball. We are good to continue now.
5.4
lb
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
Comes from over the wicket this time and bowls this one short and shaping away a bit at 126 clicks, Pathum Nissanka stands tall and tries to pull it square on the leg side but gets beaten due to the lack of pace. The ball hits the right of his helmet and trickles to short third man. They get the single and it's called Leg byes.
5.3
1
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
Fuller and into the off stump, Kusal Mendis knocks it to mid off for a single.
5.2
0
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
Pitches this one just short of a length, angling into the right-hander over middle and leg, Kusal Mendis pulls it to square leg.
5.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
Hurls from around the wicket and bangs it on a length outside off at 133 clicks, Kusal Mendis cuts it to point for no run.
End Of The Over 5 : 42/0
11 Runs
  • 44.1
  • 14.2
  • 14.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
K. Mendis
24 (18)
P. Nissanka
18 (12)
W. Masakadza
1-0-11-0
4.6
1
Wellington Masakadza To Kusal Mendis
Flighted, full and on off, Kusal Mendis tries to drive but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket for one.
4.5
0
Wellington Masakadza To Kusal Mendis
Tossed up, full and on off, Kusal Mendis blocks it out to the off side.
4.4
4
Wellington Masakadza To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! A poor delivery and rightly punished! Wellington Masakadza drags his length back again, on middle, Kusal Mendis rocks back quickly, waits for it and thumps it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for another boundary.
4.3
1
Wellington Masakadza To Pathum Nissanka
Short once more, on leg, Pathum Nissanka nudges it wide of mid on for a run.
4.2
1
Wellington Masakadza To Kusal Mendis
Short again and on middle, Kusal Mendis pulls it towards deep mid-wicket where the fielder fumbles but it is only a single.
4.1
4
Wellington Masakadza To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Kusal Mendis greets Wellington Masakadza with a boundary! He starts his spell with a short delivery, outside off, Kusal Mendis gets on top of the bounce and smacks it through point for four runs.
Wellington Masakadza is into the attack now.
End Of The Over 4 : 31/0
11 Runs
  • 13.1
  • 43.2
  • 13.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
K. Mendis
14 (13)
P. Nissanka
17 (11)
B. Muzarabani
2-0-16-0
3.6
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Back of a length, outside off. Kusal Mendis heaves it from the inner part of his bat towards the cover region and gets a single.
3.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Lenght delivery outside off. Kusal Mendis holds back and steers it straight to the backward point for no runs.
3.4
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Kusal Mendis finds the fence now! Blessing Muzarabani lands this short and on middle, sits up nicely for the batter, Kusal Mendis picks up the length  early and pulls it away towards the deep mid-wicket fence for another boundary.
3.3
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Pathum Nissanka
Short of a length and outside off, Pathum Nissanka tries to cut it, but gets a bottom edge past the keeper towards third man for one.
3.2
4
Blessing Muzarabani To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Good shot! Blessing Muzarabani lands this on a hard length and on middle, Pathum Nissanka picks it up and heaves it wide of deep square leg. the fielder runs to his left and puts in a valiant effort as the ball goes over the ropes for a boundary.
3.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Run out chance...missed! This is fuller and on off, slower too, Kusal Mendis knocks it towards mid off, Pathum Nissanka sets off for the run and is halfway through when Mendis sends him back, Sikandar Raza collects and has all the time in the world but misses his shy at the bowler's end. Pathum Nissanka was nowhere near the crease, but the ball now goes in the deep and the batters get the single.
End Of The Over 3 : 20/0
10 Runs
  • 42.1
  • 12.2
  • 12.3
  • 42.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
P. Nissanka
12 (9)
K. Mendis
8 (9)
R. Ngarava
2-0-15-0
2.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
Richard Ngarava takes pace off and bangs this onto the pitch, Pathum Nissanka goes through his pull way early as the ball rolls off his off his gloves behind the stumps, Mendis sets off for the run but is sent back, the fielder picks up and hits the stumps at the bowler's end but Mendis gets in. The replay confirms the same.
2.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
This is on a hard length and outside off, Pathum Nissanka cuts it hard but straight to covers.
2.4
4
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Easy pickings! Richard Ngarava bangs this short but down the leg side with no protection in the deep, Pathum Nissanka swivels and hooks it nicely over short fine leg for a boundary.
2.3
1
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
Pitched up and on middle, Kusal Mendis drills it down the ground where the ball hits the foot of Richard Ngarava and rolls behind. They cross. Unlucky for Mendis as it would have been a boundary had it not hit the foot of the bowler.
2.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
Short of a length and on off, slower too, Pathum Nissanka stabs it towards covers where the fielder lets it through. Only a single taken.
2.1
4
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Top shot! Richard Ngarava lands this back of a length and just outside off, Pathum Nissanka gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it through point for a cracking boundary.
End Of The Over 2 : 10/0
5 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 11.4
  • 11.5
  • 21.6
K. Mendis
7 (8)
P. Nissanka
3 (4)
B. Muzarabani
1-0-5-0
1.6
2
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Buzzers! This is on a hard length and on leg, Kusal Mendis flicks it towards square leg for a quick run, the fielder has a shy at the batter's end but misses with the fielder backing up, fumbling and allowing the second run.
1.5
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Pathum Nissanka
Pitched up and on the pads again, Pathum Nissanka clips it through square leg for another run.
1.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Short of a length and around leg, Kusal Mendis whips it away towards fine leg for a run.
1.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Back of a length and outside off, shaping away, Kusal Mendis tries to cut it away, but misses due to the extra bounce.
1.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani To Kusal Mendis
Jaffa! Blessing Muzarabani lands this on a good length and around off, jags back in a long way, Kusal Mendis looks to play at it but gets cut in half as the ball goes closely past the inside edge, the keeper dives to his left to make a good stop.
1.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani To Pathum Nissanka
Blessing Muzarabani begins with a full delivery, on off, Pathum Nissanka taps it in front of covers for a quick single.
End Of The Over 1 : 5/0
5 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 40.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
K. Mendis
4 (4)
P. Nissanka
1 (2)
R. Ngarava
1-0-5-0
0.6
0
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
Touch fuller again, on leg this time, Kusal Mendis looks to heave it across the line, but misses and gets hit on the pads.
0.5
0
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
Fuller one and on off again, Kusal Mendis drives it firmly but the fielder at extra covers makes a fine diving stop.
0.4
4
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Gets it through! Richard Ngarava lands this short of a length and outside off, Kusal Mendis stays back and punches it hard and wide of covers, the fielder dives to his left but fails to stop it as the ball races to the fence for a boundary.
0.3
0
Richard Ngarava To Kusal Mendis
On a length and around off, Kusal Mendis pushes it towards cover-point and calls for the run, but is sent back.
0.2
1
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
Sri Lanka gets underway! This is on a hard length and on off, Pathum Nissanka hops up and drops it in front of point for a quick single.
0.1
0
Richard Ngarava To Pathum Nissanka
Richard Ngarava starts with a back-of-a-length delivery, on off, Pathum Nissanka dabs it straight to point.
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Match Info
  • Venue R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Wanindu Hasaranga
  • Player of the Series Angelo Mathews
  • Umpire Lyndon Hannibal (SL), Prageeth Rambukwella (SL) and Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Zimbabwe 82/10 in 14.1 overs
  • Zimbabwe 82/8: W Masakadza lbw W Hasaranga 3(5)
  • Referral 3 (13.5 ovs): W Masakadza against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, ZIM: 1)
  • Referral 2 (11.2 ovs): SL against C Madande (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, ZIM: 2)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Zimbabwe 52/3
  • Zimbabwe 52/3: T Kamunhukamwe c K Mendis b M Theekshana 12(14)
  • Referral 1 (5.4 ovs): SL against T Kamunhukamwe (Caught) Successful (SL: 2, ZIM: 2)
  • Zimbabwe 50/2 in 5.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 50/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 35 balls between P Nissanka (18) and K Mendis (31)
  • Sri Lanka 50/0 in 5.5 overs
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