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Australia vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Match Summary

AUS vs SL, 2019 - Test Summary

Australia vs Sri Lanka Scorecard
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Brisbane Cricket Ground (Woolloongabba), Brisbane , Jan 24, 2019
Australia Australia
323
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
144&139/9 (50.5)
Australia beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 40 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Pat Cummins
SL 144/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/50716-dickwella-patabandige-dilantha-niroshan-dickwella-playerprofile>Niroshan Dickwella</a>
Niroshan Dickwella
64 (78)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 82.05SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1457-dimuth-karunaratne-playerprofile>Dimuth Karunaratne</a>
Dimuth Karunaratne
24 (70)
  • 1x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 34.28SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Pat Cummins
ECON 2.65
14.4
OVERS
39/4
R/W
Bowler
Jhye Richardson
ECON 1.85
14
OVERS
26/3
R/W
AUS 323/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/62477-travis-michael-head-playerprofile>Travis Head</a>
Travis Head
84 (187)
  • 10x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 44.91SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110291-marnus-labuschagne-playerprofile>Marnus Labuschagne</a>
Marnus Labuschagne
81 (150)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 54SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Suranga Lakmal
ECON 2.77
27
OVERS
75/5
R/W
Bowler
Dilruwan Perera
ECON 2.59
32.2
OVERS
84/2
R/W
SL 139/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1081-lahiru-thirimanne-playerprofile>Lahiru Thirimanne</a>
Lahiru Thirimanne
32 (98)
  • 1x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 32.65SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1290-suranga-lakmal-playerprofile>Suranga Lakmal</a>
Suranga Lakmal
24 (30)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 80SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Pat Cummins
ECON 1.53
15
OVERS
23/6
R/W
Bowler
Jhye Richardson
ECON 1.46
13
OVERS
19/2
R/W
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Brisbane done, off to Canberra next but Sri Lanka have a baggage of an injury as well along with the defeat to be carried forward. Lahiru Kumara is ruled out of the series. Lots of headaches for the visitors and one can only think that the only way for them to come back will be to start afresh and treat the next one as a completely new game, trying to forget this loss as soon as possible. That Test will begin on 1st Feb, Friday. That will be a Day game and will begin at 1030 Local (2330 GMT, Jan 31 night). Join us for that! Till then, take care and cheers. For live cricketing action now though, you can switch tabs to follow the game between India and New Zealand where the hosts are chasing a mountain of runs at Mount Maunganui.
PAT CUMMINS IS ADJUDGED AS THE MAN OF THE MATCH FOR HIS INCREDIBLE MATCH FIGURES OF 10/62.
Earlier in the game, Australia bundled out the visitors for a paltry 144 after the latter had won the toss and decided to bat first. Cummins was the wrecker-in-chief in that innings as well picking up four whereas the debutant Jhye picked up three. In their turn to bat, Australia were at a precarious position at one stage at 82/4 but then a 166-run stand for the fifth wicket between Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head meant they comfortably went past the Sri Lankan total. They ended up with a lead of 179 which in the end proved to be more than enough for the hapless Asian team.
Sri Lanka have received a real pasting here. Outplayed in all departments in this Daynight Test here at Brisbane. The second innings went spiralling down and the lack of resistance would be what hurts the visitors the most. Pat Cummins destroyed the batting order picking up 6 wickets and was given good support by Jhye Richardson who picked up two of his own. Nathan Lyon had a lone wicket whereas the last batsman, Lahiru Kumara was absent hurt. There was not much to talk about the batting, only Lahiru Thirimanne provided some resistance but was running out of partners all through the innings.
Jhye Richardson in an interview says that he was nervous the first day. Adds that he is happy to have contributed to the team victory. Applauds his teammates for a stellar performance and singles out Cummins for special praise. Talking about the post-match huddle, he says that the skipper was telling them that it was a pep talk and motivation for them to continue these kind of performances. Signs off by saying it was an amazing catch from Patterson and really loves the fielding effort of everyone.
50.5
W
Nathan Lyon To Suranga Lakmal OUT!
OUT! It is all over here at the 'Gabba. Lahiru Kumara is not going to come out to bat and hence, that is the end of the Test match. AUSTRALIA HAVE WON BY AN INNINGS AND 40 RUNS, LEAD 1-0 IN THE TWO-MATCH SERIES. Coming to the last wicket, it was a flighted ball on middle and turning in, Lakmal could not resist and comes down the ground looking to smash it into oblivion but misses the ball and Paine completes an easy stumping. A fitting way for the inspirational skipper of Australia to end the game. He took over in tough times and this victory would mean a lot after the series loss to India. Pulls up all the teammates in a huddle and gives a pep talk before they walk off the field all smiles.
50.4
0
Nathan Lyon To Suranga Lakmal
A back foot defense this time from the batsman.
50.3
2
Nathan Lyon To Suranga Lakmal
Short of a length this time, Lakmal rocks back and pulls it away to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
50.2
0
Nathan Lyon To Suranga Lakmal
Suranga comes ahead and defends the ball onto the ground.
50.1
0
Nathan Lyon To Suranga Lakmal
A flatter one on middle and leg, Lakmal looks to work it on the leg side but misses the ball completely.
Nathan Lyon is now into the attack.
Over 50 : 137/8
9 Runs
S. Lakmal
22 (25)
D. Chameera
5 (10)
M. Starc
14-0-56-0
49.6
1
Mitchell Starc To Suranga Lakmal
Short of a length and Suranga rocks back and punches this one for a single on the off side towards point. Keeps strike for the next over.
49.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Suranga Lakmal
Mistimes the pull this time towards mid-wicket.
49.4
4
Mitchell Starc To Suranga Lakmal
FOUR! Hit through mid off now. A full length ball on middle and off, Lakmal makes room and lifts it towards long off for a boundary. The second of the over.
49.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Suranga Lakmal
Lakmal swinging at everything here, misses the ball completely this time though outside off.
49.2
4
Mitchell Starc To Suranga Lakmal
FOUR! Suranga is having fun out there. He makes room, Starc delivers this one short and wide outside off. Lakmal cuts it away through cover-point for a boundary. The deficit is under 50 now.
49.1
0
Mitchell Starc To Suranga Lakmal
Yorker from Starc on off stump line, dug out by Lakmal.
Over 49 : 128/8
7 Runs
S. Lakmal
13 (19)
D. Chameera
5 (10)
P. Cummins
15-8-23-6
48.6
1
Pat Cummins To Suranga Lakmal
IN THE AIR BUT SAFE! Short of a length delivery, Lakmal looks to pull but hits his gloves and the ball lands between leg gully and the keeper. The batsmen take a single.
48.5
0
Pat Cummins To Suranga Lakmal
Short of a length delivery, it rises off the deck, Lakmal looks to defend but gets beaten on this one.
48.4
3
Pat Cummins To Dushmantha Chameera
Full and wide outside off, Chameera drives it uppishly through covers. The fielder chases it and stops it comfortably. The batsmen get three runs. Good running between the wickets.
48.3
0
Pat Cummins To Dushmantha Chameera
Good length delivery on off, Chameera defends off the back foot.
48.2
0
Pat Cummins To Dushmantha Chameera
Bowls a bumper, Dushmantha ducks underneath it.
48.1
3
Pat Cummins To Suranga Lakmal
Short and wide outside off, Lakmal cuts it through point. The fielder chases it and stops it comfortably. The batsmen get three runs. Good running between the wickets. Sri Lanka trail by 55 runs.
Over 48 : 121/8
5 Runs
S. Lakmal
9 (16)
D. Chameera
2 (7)
M. Starc
13-0-47-0
47.6
1
Mitchell Starc To Suranga Lakmal
Short outside off, Lakmal taps it towards point for a single.
47.5
0
Mitchell Starc To Suranga Lakmal
Full on middle, Lakmal drives it to mid on.
47.4
0
Mitchell Starc To Suranga Lakmal
Full on off, Lakmal plays it to covers.
47.3
0
Mitchell Starc To Suranga Lakmal
Bowls a bouncer, Suranga does well to duck under it.
47.2
0
Mitchell Starc To Suranga Lakmal
Good length delivery outside off, Lakmal looks to cut but gets beaten on this one.
47.1
4
Mitchell Starc To Suranga Lakmal
FOUR! Short outside off, Lakmal looks to cut but gets an outside edge and it flies over second slip where Labuschagne jumps but it goes over him. It goes towards third man for a boundary.
Drinks break. Could possibly be the last drinks break of the game. Australia steam rolling the Lankans here. Two away if Kumara comes to bat, one if he does not. The main aim for the visitors would be to first at least make the hosts bat again. Can they?
Full Commentary
Match Info
  • Venue Brisbane Cricket Ground (Woolloongabba), Brisbane
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Australia beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 40 runs
  • Player of the Match Pat Cummins
  • Umpire Marais Erasmus (SA), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Michael Gough (ENG)
  • Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)
Match Notes
  • N Lyon dropped on 0 by R Silva in 24.4 overs
  • Sri Lanka 52/1 in 16.0 overs
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 144/10 in 56.4 overs
  • N Dickwella 11th Test fifty: 51 runs in 62 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • Dinner: Sri Lanka 122/8 in 50.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (47.6 ovs): AUS against D Chameera (Caught) Unsuccessful (AUS:1, SL:2)
  • Sri Lanka 102/6 in 45.3 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 93/6 in 44.0 overs
  • N Dickwella dropped on 11 by T Head in 37.3 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 76/5 in 36.0 overs
  • Tea: Sri Lanka 58/3 in 26.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 53/2 in 20.3 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 38/2 in 16.0 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 26/0 in 8.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (4.6 ovs): L Thirimanne against AUS (LBW) Successful (SL:2, AUS:2) (Retained)
  • J Richardson & K Patterson makes Test debut for Australia
  • Stumps: Sri Lanka 17/1 in 6.0 overs
  • Innings Break: Australia 323/10 in 106.2 overs
  • Referral 4 (103.4 ovs): K Patterson against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL:0, AUS:0)
  • Australia 300/8 in 100.0 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 278/8 in 97.5 overs
  • Referral 3 (89.5 ovs): T Head against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL:0, AUS:1)
  • Australia 250/5 in 82.0 overs
  • Dinner: Australia 249/5 in 81.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (73.4 ovs): SL against M Labuschagne (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS:2, SL:0)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 150 off 270 between M Labuschagne (70) and T Head (66)
  • Drinks: Australia 220/4 in 70.0 overs
  • T Head 4th Test fifty: 50 runs in 109 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • Australia 200/4 in 64.4 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 195/4 in 60.0 overs
  • M Labuschagne maiden Test fifty: 52 runs in 97 balls (3x4) (0x6)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 102 off 176 between M Labuschagne (48) and T Head (42)
  • T Head dropped on 29 by N Dickwella in 51.3 overs
  • Tea: Australia 159/4 in 51.0 overs
  • Australia 151/4 in 48.5 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 53 off 96 between M Labuschagne (20) and T Head (22)
  • Drinks: Australia 117/4 in 41.0 overs
  • Australia 100/4 in 37.2 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 95/4 in 34.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (27.3 ovs): SL against N Lyon (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS:2, SL:1)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 116/8 in 47.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 101/6 in 40.2 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 97/6 in 39.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (33.3 ovs): L Thirimanne against AUS (Caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AUS: 2)
  • Tea: Sri Lanka 74/5 in 32.0 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 53/4 in 24.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 51/4 in 23.3 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 31/3 in 15.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (14.2 ovs): L Thirimanne against AUS (LBW) Successful (SL: 2, AUS: 2) (Retained)
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