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Sri Lanka vs Ireland, Super 12 - Match 3 Match Summary

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Sri Lanka vs Ireland Scorecard
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Super 12 - Match 3, Bellerive Oval, Hobart , Oct 23, 2022
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
133/1 (15.0/20)
Ireland Ireland
128/8 (20.0/20)
Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Kusal Mendis
    68(43)
IRE 128/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/110824-harry-tector-playerprofile>Harry Tector</a>
Harry Tector
45 (42)
  • 2x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 107.14SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1080-paul-stirling-playerprofile>Paul Stirling</a>
Paul Stirling
34 (25)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 136SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Maheesh Theekshana
ECON 4.75
4
OVERS
19/2
R/W
Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga
ECON 6.25
4
OVERS
25/2
R/W
SL 133/1
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64307-kusal-mendis-playerprofile>Kusal Mendis</a>
Kusal Mendis
68 (43)
  • 5x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 158.13SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110487-charith-asalanka-playerprofile>Charith Asalanka</a>
Charith Asalanka
31 (22)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 140.90SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Gareth Delany
ECON 7.00
4
OVERS
28/1
R/W
Bowler
Curtis Campher
ECON 8.00
1
OVERS
8/0
R/W
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Right then, that is all we have from the first game of this Super Sunday. It is now time to shift our focus to the second game of the day and it is a big one, India are going up against Pakistan in Melbourne. That game will start at 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT). So switch tabs and enjoy the coverage of that blockbuster encounter. Cheers!
Dasun Shanaka, the skipper of Sri Lanka says that he is really happy with the performance. Adds that they knew spin would play a major role. Mentions that Kusal Mendis is playing well and has adjusted according to conditions quickly. Tells that he is pleased with the death bowling and batting in the Powerplay and they need to do that consistently. Ends by thanking the Sri Lankan fans.
Andy Balbirnie, the skipper of Ireland says that he is disappointed with the batting effort. Adds that the plan was to put on 160+ but they were well short of that. Credits the Lankan bowlers and says there wasn't much spin but it was enough to challenge the bat. Tells that they need to improve as a batting group. Mentions that Tector is in good form and he is an important player for them. Says that the next game against England will be exciting as they haven't played a T20I against them in 11 years or so.
Kusal Mendis is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH! He says that he is enjoying the moment. Adds that the bowlers did very well to restrict Ireland to low score which allowed him to play his own game. Mentions that the plan was to utilise the Powerplay and to chase the target under 17 overs to improve the NRR. Ends by thanking the Sri Lankan supporters.
Time for the Presentation.
Ireland would be pretty disappointed with this performance. They decided to bat first after winning the toss despite chasing down a total comfortably against the Windies. In this game though, their batting faltered and apart from Tector and a decent contribution from Stirling at the top of the order no one really got going. They were always behind the 8-ball after that and when they gave away 63 runs before taking the first wicket with the ball, a big loss was just around the corner.
Sri Lanka were in the pole position coming into the second half courtesy of a fantastic bowling performance. Their three spinners took five wickets between them and Binura Fernando too was quite good in the death. With the bat, the openers made sure that the Irish were given no room to make their way back in this game as they notched up a 63-run opening stand. Dhananjaya de Silva departed after a brisk knock of 31 but Mendis carried on and got good support from Charith Asalanka as they chased the total down with five overs to spare. Mendis notched up another fifty as he remained unbeaten on 68 off just 43 balls.
Sri Lanka have delivered a clinical performance here at Hobart! They were favourites coming into this game and they have lived up to that billing. Irish, on the other hand, need to lift their game up if they want to bring down some more fancied teams in this group.
Over 15 : 133/1
16 Runs
  • 614.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 214.4
  • 014.5
  • 614.6
K. Mendis
68 (43)
C. Asalanka
31 (22)
S. Singh
2-0-20-0
14.6
6
Simi Singh To Kusal Mendis
SIX! Kusal Mendis finishes things off in style! Simi Singh floats this one up, full and on middle, Kusal Mendis goes down and slog-sweeps it into the crowd over the deep square leg fence. SRI LANKA WIN BY 9 WICKETS WITH 30 BALLS REMAINING.
14.5
0
Simi Singh To Kusal Mendis
Short again and on off, Kusal Mendis cuts it hard towards point but the fielder dives to stop it.
14.4
2
Simi Singh To Kusal Mendis
Quicker, full and on off, Kusal Mendis stays there and guides it towards the vacant third man region for a couple of runs.
14.3
1
Simi Singh To Charith Asalanka
Short and outside off, Charith Asalanka cuts it past point for a single.
14.2
1
Simi Singh To Kusal Mendis
Tossed up, full and on off, Kusal Mendis looks to finish the game off with another slog-sweep but miscues it badly in the air and it falls safely in the deep mid-wicket region. Only a single.
14.1
6
Simi Singh To Kusal Mendis
SIX! BANG! Mendis has sent this out of the park! Simi Singh bowls this short and outside off, Kusal Mendis goes down and slog-sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. Sri Lanka are one hit away from victory now!
Simi Singh is back on.
Over 14 : 117/1
17 Runs
  • 213.1
  • 1 WD 13.2
  • 213.2
  • 213.3
  • 213.4
  • 413.5
  • 413.6
C. Asalanka
30 (21)
K. Mendis
53 (38)
J. Little
4-0-45-0
13.6
4
Josh Little To Charith Asalanka
FOUR! Supreme timing and just 12 needed now! A fullish delivery, outside off. Charith Asalanka drives it off the middle of his blade square off the wicket as the ball runs away towards the point fence.
13.5
4
Josh Little To Charith Asalanka
FOUR! Good shot! Only four outside the circle and Charith Asalanka takes full advanatge of it. This is full and outside off. Charith Asalanka slams it over mid off for a boundary.
13.4
2
Josh Little To Charith Asalanka
Serves it on a length and angling it into the pads. Charith Asalanka clips it to deep square leg and the batters come back for the second run.
13.3
2
Josh Little To Charith Asalanka
Bangs it short and on off. Charith Asalanka pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.
13.2
2
Josh Little To Charith Asalanka
In the air...but safe! A fullish delivery on the pads. Charith Asalanka flicks it uppishly towards deep mid-wicket for a couple.
13.2
wd
Josh Little To Charith Asalanka
WIDE! A short one but too high and Charith Asalanka lets it go as it is outside off as well.
13.1
2
Josh Little To Charith Asalanka
Shortish and outside off. Charith Asalanka cuts it to deep backward point for a couple.
Kusal Mendis with another good knock and Sri Lanka are on the verge of a victory here.
Over 13 : 100/1
11 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 412.4
  • 412.5
  • 012.6
K. Mendis
53 (38)
C. Asalanka
14 (15)
G. Delany
4-0-28-1
12.6
0
Gareth Delany To Kusal Mendis
Tossed up, on off. Mendis drives it to the cover fielder this time.
12.5
4
Gareth Delany To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Fifty for Kusal Mendis! His good run of form continues and this is what Sri Lanka have been expecting from this talented batter for years. Tad shorter and around off. Mendis tries to puch it but gets a thick outside edge that runs away towards the third man fence for a boundary.
12.4
4
Gareth Delany To Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Beautiful placement! Short and wide outside off. Mendis cuts it in the gap between the point and the backward point fielder for a boundary.
12.3
1
Gareth Delany To Charith Asalanka
Short and outside off. Charith Asalanka cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.
12.2
1
Gareth Delany To Kusal Mendis
Tad shorter and quicker, around off. Mendis tries to cut it but gets the inside edge that goes through the keeper for a single.
12.1
1
Gareth Delany To Charith Asalanka
Tossed up on off. Charith Asalanka sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Over 12 : 89/1
7 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 311.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
C. Asalanka
12 (13)
K. Mendis
44 (34)
B. McCarthy
2-0-16-0
11.6
1
Barry McCarthy To Charith Asalanka
Tries a short delivery again, it is around off. Charith Asalanka pulls it firmly to deep mid-wicket for a single. 40 needed now from 48 balls! Sri Lanka need to keep that run-rate in mind, getting these runs quickly can help them latter in this competition.
Full Commentary
15 OV
16 Runs
S. Singh to K. Mendis C. Asalanka
  • 614.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 214.4
  • 014.5
  • 614.6
14 OV
17 Runs
J. Little to C. Asalanka
  • 213.1
  • 1 WD 13.2
  • 213.2
  • 213.3
  • 213.4
  • 413.5
  • 413.6
13 OV
11 Runs
G. Delany to C. Asalanka K. Mendis
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 412.4
  • 412.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
7 Runs
B. McCarthy to C. Asalanka K. Mendis
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 311.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
7 Runs
G. Delany to C. Asalanka K. Mendis
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 1 WD 10.3
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 1 WD 10.6
  • 110.6
10 OV
8 Runs
J. Little to K. Mendis C. Asalanka
  • 49.1
  • 09.2
  • 19.3
  • 29.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
5 Runs
G. Delany to K. Mendis de Silva C. Asalanka
  • 18.1
  • W 8.2
  • 28.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
4 Runs
S. Singh to de Silva K. Mendis
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
8 Runs
C. Campher to K. Mendis de Silva
  • 06.1
  • 26.2
  • 46.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
5 Runs
G. Delany to K. Mendis de Silva
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 45.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
9 Runs
M. Adair to K. Mendis de Silva
  • 14.1
  • 14.2
  • 14.3
  • 24.4
  • 04.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
9 Runs
B. McCarthy to K. Mendis de Silva
  • 23.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 63.6
3 OV
14 Runs
J. Little to de Silva K. Mendis
  • 22.1
  • 12.2
  • 62.3
  • 12.4
  • 32.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
7 Runs
M. Adair to de Silva K. Mendis
  • 21.1
  • 11.2
  • 11.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 21.6
1 OV
6 Runs
J. Little to K. Mendis de Silva
  • 10.1
  • 10.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue Bellerive Oval, Hobart
  • Weather Overcast
  • Toss Ireland won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 9 wickets
  • Player of the Match Kusal Mendis
  • Umpire Ahsan Raza (PAK), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Nitin Menon (IND)
  • Referee David Boon (AUS)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Ireland 128/8 in 20.0 overs
  • Ireland 100/4 in 15.0 overs
  • Drinks: Ireland 60/4 in 10.0 overs
  • Ireland 50/2 in 8.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Ireland 40/2
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 33 balls between K Mendis (21) and C Asalanka (26)
  • K Mendis 10th T20I fifty: 53 runs in 37 balls (5x4) (1x6)
  • Sri Lanka 100/1 in 12.5 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 71/1 in 9.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 50/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 33 balls between K Mendis (22) and de Silva (28)
  • Sri Lanka 50/0 in 5.3 overs
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