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Australia vs Sri Lanka, Super 12 - Match 22 Match Summary

AUS vs SL, 2021 - T20 Summary

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Match Ended   
155/3 (17.0/20)
154/6 (20.0/20)
Australia beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
SL 154/6
Bat Top Batsmen
35 (25)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 140SR
35 (27)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 129.62SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 3.00
4
OVERS
12/2
R/W
Bowler
ECON 6.75
4
OVERS
27/2
R/W
AUS 155/3
Bat Top Batsmen
65 (42)
  • 10x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 154.76SR
37 (23)
  • 5x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 160.86SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 5.50
4
OVERS
22/2
R/W
Bowler
ECON 6.00
1
OVERS
6/1
R/W
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So, that is it from this game! Australia now have two in two whereas Sri Lanka, lose their first game in the World Cup. Two games coming your way on Friday. It is Bangladesh taking on West Indies first and then Pakistan locking horns with Afghanistan. The action begins at 1400 local (1000 GMT).
Aaron Finch, the skipper of Australia, says that it was a good performance but Zampa and Starc did well earlier to track them back. Says that the wicket was good and they needed to be calm and stick to the plans. Adds that Sri Lanka can take the game away from you but they did well today. Tells that Warner played well today and Zampa made his impact. Tells they are looking forward to the England game.
Dasun Shanaka, the skipper of Sri Lanka, says that the wicket was too good and they did get off to a great start but failed to capitalize on it. Adds that the batter who is set needs to continue on till the 15th-16th over and it is a concern for them. Tells that David Warner and Aaron Finch are good batters and they were not able to contain them. Says that they will try to rectify the same in the next game.
Adam Zampa is the Player of the Match. He says that Sri Lanka got off to a flier but they came back well. Adds that the wicket was a bit slow but the dew helped them in the second innings. Tells that he loves bowling against Sri Lanka as they are good against spin. Says that he likes to play at the back end as well. Credits David Warner by saying that he played really well as he was under pressure.
... Time for the Presentation ...
Earlier in the day, after electing to bowl, the Aussie bowlers took a pounding at the start but then were excellent during the middle overs and death. What seemed like 170 at one moment ended at 154 which was chased easily in the end by the Aussies.
Sri Lanka were quite poor with the ball! They were either very full or too short. Also, the introduction of Hasaranga, who was easily the pick, was quite late. They could have got him when the bowlers were taking a beating. However, the Lankans were actually 20 runs short of what they needed to be competitive.
Quite an easy win for the Aussies and they make it two in a row. Also, that ends the winning streak of Lanka in this World Cup. We did feel the Lankans got to a fighting score but their bowlers showed no fight. Finch and Warner really took the attack to them and in no time added 70 before Finch fell. Maxwell did not last for long but Warner and Smith with another good stand took the Aussies to the brink of victory. Warner was the mainstay. Once he fell though, Stoinis and Smith made quick work of the runs which remained.
Over 17 : 155/3
15 Runs
  • 316.1
  • 016.2
  • 616.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 416.6
M. Stoinis
16 (7)
S. Smith
28 (26)
L. Kumara
3-0-48-0
16.6
4
Lahiru Kumara To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Marcus Stoinis hits the winning runs. A full ball, on off. Stoinis cracks it through covers for a boundary. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 7 WICKETS.
16.5
1
Lahiru Kumara To Steven Smith
Very full and outside off. Smith punches it to sweeper cover for a single. 4 needed now.
16.4
1
Lahiru Kumara To Marcus Stoinis
A length ball, on middle, drilled down to long on for a single.
16.3
6
Lahiru Kumara To Marcus Stoinis
SIX! What a shot from Stoinis! Pure power! A full ball, angling on middle. Marcus Stoinis stays back and thumps it over long on for a biggie.
16.2
0
Lahiru Kumara To Marcus Stoinis
A length ball, on off. Stoinis hits it to cover.
16.1
3
Lahiru Kumara To Steven Smith
Three taken! A full ball, outside off. Smith drives it through covers and well away from the running fielder. Picks up three runs now.
Lahiru Kumara (2-0-33-0) comes back to bowl.
Over 16 : 140/3
10 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 415.3
  • 115.4
  • 1 WD 15.5
  • 215.5
  • 115.6
S. Smith
24 (24)
M. Stoinis
5 (3)
C. Karunaratne
2-0-19-0
15.6
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Steven Smith
Around off. Smith dabs it to short third man for a quick single. A direct hit at the keeper's end but Stoinis was well in.15 needed in 24 balls.
15.5
2
Chamika Karunaratne To Steven Smith
Wonderful timing from Smith! A full ball, outside off. Smith drives it through covers for two runs. The sweeper cover runs across and cuts it off.
15.5
wd
Chamika Karunaratne To Steven Smith
WIDE! too many extras from Sri Lanka today! A short ball, on middle, hits the deck hard. Steven Smith leaves it alone.
15.4
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Marcus Stoinis
On middle, worked to covers for a single.
15.3
4
Chamika Karunaratne To Marcus Stoinis
FOUR! Nicely played! A length ball, outside off, was another slower ball. Stoinis waits and slaps it through covers for a boundary.
15.2
0
Chamika Karunaratne To Marcus Stoinis
A slower length ball, on off. Blocked out.
15.1
1
Chamika Karunaratne To Steven Smith
Full ball, on the pads, flicked to deep square leg for a single.
Over 15 : 130/3
6 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 214.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 1 WD 14.6
  • W 14.6
D. Warner
65 (42)
S. Smith
20 (21)
D. Shanaka
1-0-6-1
14.6
W
Dasun Shanaka To David Warner OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Is it too late for a comeback? A full ball, on middle. David Warner backs away and tries to go inside-out over extra cover. Bhanuka Rajapaksa runs to his right from long off, keeps his eyes on the ball and takes a brilliant catch. Nonetheless, a wonderful innings from David Warner. 25 needed in 30 balls.
Marcus Stoinis is the new man in. Also, Chamika Karunaratne comes back to bowl.
14.6
wd
Dasun Shanaka To David Warner
WIDE! Another short ball, on middle. Warner watches it sail over his head. Wide given.
14.5
0
Dasun Shanaka To David Warner
A slower short ball, on middle. Warner leaves it alone to the keeper.
14.4
1
Dasun Shanaka To Steven Smith
Around off, nudged down to wide long on for a single.
14.3
2
Dasun Shanaka To Steven Smith
A length ball, on off. Smith looks to push but it takes the inner half and rolls to deep mid-wicket. Two taken.
14.2
1
Dasun Shanaka To David Warner
A length ball, on middle. Warner opens the face of the bat and guides it to third man for a single.
14.1
1
Dasun Shanaka To Steven Smith
A slower length ball, on middle. Smith tucks it softly to mid-wicket and takes a quick single. He wanted another single but was sent back by Warner.
17 OV
15 Runs
L. Kumara to S. Smith M. Stoinis
  • 316.1
  • 016.2
  • 616.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 416.6
16 OV
10 Runs
C. Karunaratne to S. Smith M. Stoinis
  • 115.1
  • 015.2
  • 415.3
  • 115.4
  • 1 WD 15.5
  • 215.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
6 Runs
D. Shanaka to S. Smith D. Warner
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 214.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 1 WD 14.6
  • W 14.6
14 OV
12 Runs
D. Chameera to D. Warner S. Smith
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 413.3
  • 413.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
4 Runs
W. Hasaranga to S. Smith D. Warner
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 012.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
8 Runs
M. Theekshana to D. Warner S. Smith
  • 411.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 211.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
5 Runs
W. Hasaranga to S. Smith D. Warner
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 1 NB 10.5
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
13 Runs
L. Kumara to S. Smith D. Warner
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 49.3
  • 29.4
  • 19.5
  • 49.6
9 OV
6 Runs
W. Hasaranga to G. Maxwell D. Warner S. Smith
  • 48.1
  • 08.2
  • W 8.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
6 Runs
M. Theekshana to D. Warner G. Maxwell
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 47.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
7 Runs
W. Hasaranga to D. Warner A. Finch G. Maxwell
  • 46.1
  • 26.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • W 6.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
7 Runs
M. Theekshana to D. Warner A. Finch
  • 15.1
  • 15.2
  • 05.3
  • 45.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
13 Runs
D. Chameera to A. Finch D. Warner
  • 64.1
  • 44.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 1 NB 4.6
  • 04.6
4 OV
20 Runs
L. Kumara to D. Warner A. Finch
  • 13.1
  • 43.2
  • 63.3
  • 13.4
  • 43.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
8 Runs
D. Chameera to A. Finch D. Warner
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 12.3
  • 22.4
  • 12.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
6 Runs
M. Theekshana to D. Warner A. Finch
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
9 Runs
C. Karunaratne to D. Warner A. Finch
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 40.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Adam Zampa
  • Umpire Aleem Dar (PAK), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Marais Erasmus (SA)
  • Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 154/6 in 20.0 overs
  • Sri Lanka 150/6 in 19.3 overs
  • Sri Lanka 103/5 in 14.3 overs
  • Referral 1 (12.2 ovs): W Hasranga against AUS (Caught) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, AUS: 2)
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 78/2 in 9.4 overs
  • 2nd wicket partnership: 50 off 35 balls between K Perera (11) and C Asalanka (33)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 53/1
  • Sri Lanka 51/1 in 5.4 overs
  • D Warner 19th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 31 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • Australia 100/2 in 11.0 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 95/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 63/0
  • 1st wicket partnership: 50 off 26 balls between D Warner (18) and A Finch (35)
  • Australia 53/0 in 4.2 overs
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Worm
Player Runs Avg.
Babar Azam PAK 303 60.60
David Warner AUS 289 48.16
Mohammad Rizwan PAK 281 70.25
Jos Buttler ENG 269 89.66
Charith Asalanka SL 231 46.20
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Player Wickets Eco.
Wanindu Hasaranga SL 16 5.20
Adam Zampa AUS 13 5.81
Trent Boult NZ 13 6.25
Shakib Al Hasan BAN 11 5.59
Josh Hazlewood AUS 11 7.29
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