Match

Commentry
Over: 20 | 15 Runs
Score: 170/6
19.6
6
Naseem Shah to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
SIX! BANG! Bhanuka Rajapaksa finishes the innings off in style! Outside off, a fuller ball. Bhanuka Rajapaksa smashes this one over deep cover for a flat six. Sri Lanka ends with 170 for 6!
19.5
4
Naseem Shah to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
FOUR! Cheeky! A fuller ball, around middle. Bhanuka Rajapaksa shuffles across and scoops it gently over short fine leg for a boundary.
19.4
0
Naseem Shah to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Swing and a miss! Lovely ball! Slower short ball, outside off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa hops and tries to cut this one away but he fails to get any connection on that.
19.3
2
Naseem Shah to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Full on this occasion, around middle. Bhanuka Rajapaksa whips this one towards deep square leg for a brace. The 160 is up for Sri Lanka!
19.2
2
Naseem Shah to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Shorter one, another slower ball, around middle and leg. Bhanuka Rajapaksa gets a top edge while trying to pull this one. The ball goes towards the fielder at deep square leg who collects the ball on a bounce. Two taken.
19.1
1
Naseem Shah to Chamika Karunaratne
Slower ball at 105 clicks, a shorter one, around middle. Chamika Karunaratne miscues his pull shot towards deep square leg for a single.
Over: 19 | 8 Runs
Score: 155/6
18.6
6
Mohammad Hasnain to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
SIX! Collison and the catch has been dropped, once again! A length ball, around middle. Bhanuka Rajapaksa hoicks this one towards deep mid-wicket. Asif Ali there goes for the catch, Shadab Khan from deep square leg, runs to his left for the catch as well. Shadab Khan dives to grab that one, but he collides with Asif Ali and the ball hits their hand and goes over the ropes for a biggie. Another life for Bhanuka Rajapaksa.
18.5
0
Mohammad Hasnain to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Another play and a miss! On a length, around middle and off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa shuffles across and tries to scoop this one away but he misses.
18.4
0
Mohammad Hasnain to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Swing and a miss! Outside off, short again, pace on this time, Bhanuka Rajapaksa looks to pull this one but he misses.
18.3
0
Mohammad Hasnain to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Short and outside off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa taps it towards point.
18.2
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Chamika Karunaratne
Slower one, another short ball, around middle. Chamika Karunaratne gets an inside edge onto his thigh pad while going for the pull shot. The balls goes towards square leg for a single.
18.1
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Outside off, shorter one again. Bhanuka Rajapaksa taps it towards cover and takes a single.
Over: 18 | 11 Runs
Score: 147/6
17.6
1
Haris Rauf to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
A short ball, outside off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa guides it down to third man takes a single. That nrings up the 50 for Bhanuka Rajapaksa! What a crucial knock this has been in the context of the game. He will want to stay till the last ball and take Sri Lanka to a better total.
17.5
1
Haris Rauf to Chamika Karunaratne
Pitches this one up again, around middle and off. Chamika Karunaratne taps it towards cover for a single.
17.4
3
Haris Rauf to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
IN THE AIR... AND PUT DOWN! A tough change though. A fuller one, slower as well, around middle. Bhanuka Rajapaksa looks to heave this one away but the ball goes off the outer of the bat and flies high, into the night sky towards long off. Shadab Khan runs for the ball, settles under it, but fails to hold on to that one. Three taken.
17.3
1
Haris Rauf to Chamika Karunaratne
Tight single! Fuller ball, outside off. Chamika Karunaratne pushes it towards cover and scampers across to the other end.
17.2
4
Haris Rauf to Chamika Karunaratne
FOUR LEG BYES! A slower one, darting this one around the leg pole, a length ball. Chamika Karunaratne walks across and looks to flick this one away. But he misses the ball brushes off his pads and goes away from the fielder at short fine leg towards the boundary for four runs.
17.1
1
Haris Rauf to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Back of a length, outside off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa hangs back and cuts it towards the fielder at third man. A single taken.
Over: 17 | 16 Runs
Score: 136/6
16.6
6
Naseem Shah to Chamika Karunaratne
SIX! KABOOM! Another maximum of the over and it's Chamika Karunaratne this time. A fuller ball, around middle and off. Chamika Karunaratne dispatches this one over long on for a biggie. Good over this for Sri Lanka, 16 runs off it.
16.5
1
Naseem Shah to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Pitches this one up, around off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa shimmies down the wicket and drives it over cover. Only a single.
16.4
6
Naseem Shah to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
SIX! Oh, shot! A fullish ball, around the leg pole. Bhanuka Rajapaksa whips this over fine leg for a biggie.
16.3
1
Naseem Shah to Chamika Karunaratne
Another length ball, darting this one on the pads. Chamika Karunaratne tucks it towards square leg for a single.
16.2
1
Naseem Shah to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Bye! Too short on this occasion, slower one as well, outside off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa looks to upper cut this one but he misses. Mohammad Rizwan fails to collect the ball cleanly and the batters cross ends!
16.1
1
Naseem Shah to Chamika Karunaratne
Leg bye! This one angles in, a length ball, around middle and leg. Chamika Karunaratne misses his flick, the ball hits hit thigh pad and goes towards point. A leg bye taken.
Over: 16 | 3 Runs
Score: 120/6
15.6
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Chamika Karunaratne
Quicker at 105 clicks, outside off, very full on this occasion. Chamika Karunaratne pushes it through cover and ends the over with a single.
15.5
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Chamika Karunaratne
A loopy ball, full and on middle and off. Chamika Karunaratne prods forward and blocks it out.
15.4
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Tosses this one up, servers it full again, around off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa dances down the pitch and drills it down the ground. Only a single.
15.3
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Chamika Karunaratne
Outside off, fuller ball. Chamika Karunaratne strokes this one down to long off and takes a single.
15.2
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Chamika Karunaratne
Pitches it up, around middle, fuller ball. Chamika Karunaratne leans forward and defends it out.
15.1
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Chamika Karunaratne
A fuller ball, angling in, around middle and leg. Chamika Karunaratne sweeps this one towards short fine leg.
Over: 15 | 11 Runs
Score: 117/6
14.6
1
Haris Rauf to Chamika Karunaratne
Yorker and down the leg side, Chamika Karunaratne digs it to mid on for one.
14.5
w
Haris Rauf to Wanindu Hasaranga
OUT! CAUGHT BEHINS! Touch fuller and outside off, Wanindu Hasaranga makes room and looks to loft it but gets a slight outside edge. The ball goes towards Mohammad Rizwan who makes a loud appeal and the finger goes up. Pakistan finally breaks this partnership and Wanindu Hasaranga walks out for 36. He has played a vital knock for his side.
14.4
4
Haris Rauf to Wanindu Hasaranga
FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Wanindu Hasaranga. Fuller and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga plays it over the diving fielder at point and towards the fence. Boundary!
14.3
4
Haris Rauf to Wanindu Hasaranga
FOUR! On a length and on off, slower too. Wanindu Hasaranga lofts it over mid off for a boundary. Wanindu Hasaranga is playing an excellent knock here!
14.2
2
Haris Rauf to Wanindu Hasaranga
Slightly shorter again, Wanindu Hasaranga slaps it to covers for a brace. Good running!
14.1
0
Haris Rauf to Wanindu Hasaranga
Slightly shorter, around middle and leg, Wanindu Hasaranga defends it towards short covers.
Over: 14 | 7 Runs
Score: 106/5
13.6
1
Shadab Khan to Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowls it down the leg side, Wanindu Hasaranga looks to flick it but he misses. The ball hits his pads and rolls away towards point. They cross for a leg bye.
13.5
0
Shadab Khan to Wanindu Hasaranga
Another dot as this is played towards the fielder at point.
13.4
0
Shadab Khan to Wanindu Hasaranga
Fuller and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga cuts it but finds the fielder at point.
13.3
1
Shadab Khan to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Fuller and outside off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa eases it to short third man and calls for a quick single. The fielder makes a throw towards the keeper who gathers the ball and knocks the stumps. Wanindu Hasaranga dives in to make his ground. The replay shows that the batter was well in. Good running!
13.2
4
Shadab Khan to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
FOUR! Fuller and on off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa dances down the track and lofts it down the ground for a boundary!
13.1
1
Shadab Khan to Wanindu Hasaranga
Tossed up on leg, Wanindu Hasaranga shuffles across and eases it to long off for one.
Over: 13 | 14 Runs
Score: 99/5
12.6
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Wanindu Hasaranga
Yorker and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga digs it to point for one.
12.5
6
Mohammad Hasnain to Wanindu Hasaranga
SIX! Shorter and outside off, Wanindu Hasaranga uses the pace of the ball and helps it over backward point for a maximum. First six of the innings!
12.4
2
Mohammad Hasnain to Wanindu Hasaranga
Fuller again, Wanindu Hasaranga lofts it to deep extra cover. The fielder does well at the boundary line. They collect a couple of runs.
12.3
4
Mohammad Hasnain to Wanindu Hasaranga
FOUR! Fuller one, outside off. Wanindu Hasaranga shuffles across and drives it past covers for a boundary.
12.2
0
Mohammad Hasnain to Wanindu Hasaranga
Yorker and outside off, Wanindu Hasaranga digs it to point and straight to the fielder.
12.1
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Back of a length and on off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa guides it to third man for one.
Over: 12 | 8 Runs
Score: 85/5
11.6
1
Iftikhar Ahmed to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Slightly shorter one this time, Bhanuka Rajapaksa punches it towards the off side for one.
11.5
4
Iftikhar Ahmed to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
FOUR! This one lands fuller as well. Bhanuka Rajapaksa uses the pace of the ball and guides it to third man for a boundary!
11.4
1
Iftikhar Ahmed to Wanindu Hasaranga
Fuller one this time, Wanindu Hasaranga slog sweeps it to mid-wicket for one.
11.3
1
Iftikhar Ahmed to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Slightly shorter and on off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa punches it to mid off for one.
11.2
0
Iftikhar Ahmed to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Tossed up on middle, Bhanuka Rajapaksa looks to sweep it but gets a top edge onto his pads. The ball rolls back towards the bowler.
11.1
1
Iftikhar Ahmed to Wanindu Hasaranga
Goes fuller and on off, Wanindu Hasaranga works it to mid-wicket for one.
Over: 11 | 10 Runs
Score: 77/5
10.6
0
Shadab Khan to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Slightly shorter and outside off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa looks to cut it but misses. 10 off the over.
10.5
1
Shadab Khan to Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowls it down the middle, Wanindu Hasaranga blocks it away solidly.
10.4
4
Shadab Khan to Wanindu Hasaranga
FOUR! Slightly shorter and outside off, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs back and slaps it past point for a boundary. Good timing on the stot from Wanindu Hasaranga.
10.3
1
Shadab Khan to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Tossed up, around off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
10.2
4
Shadab Khan to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
FOUR! This one lands fuller and on off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa uses his feet and lofts it over covers for a boundary. Excellent shot!
10.1
0
Shadab Khan to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Slightly shorter and outside off, Bhanuka Rajapaksa looks to play at it but misses.
Over: 10 | 5 Runs
Score: 67/5
9.6
0
Iftikhar Ahmed to Wanindu Hasaranga
Back of a length, spinning in, around middle. Wanindu Hasaranga pushes it towards mid-wicket and he sets off for a single. Bhanuka Rajapaksa at the other end is watching the ball and sends back Wanindu Hasaranga mid-way. At the halfway mark, Sri Lanka are 67 for 5!
9.5
1
Iftikhar Ahmed to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Tap and run! Outside off, fuller one. Bhanuka Rajapaksa leans forward and dabs it towards cover for a quick single.
9.4
0
Iftikhar Ahmed to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Quicker, straighter, short as well. Bhanuka Rajapaksa stays in his crease and pushes it to the right of the bowler.
9.3
2
Iftikhar Ahmed to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Outside off, back of a length. Bhanuka Rajapaksa slashes this one past backward point for brace.
9.2
1
Iftikhar Ahmed to Wanindu Hasaranga
Full, quicker this time, around middle. Wanindu Hasaranga eases this one towards long on and takes a single.
9.1
1
Iftikhar Ahmed to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Outside off, shorter in length, spinning away. Bhanuka Rajapaksa dabs it towards point and takes a run.
Over: 9 | 7 Runs
Score: 62/5
8.6
4
Shadab Khan to Wanindu Hasaranga
FOUR! Wanindu Hasaranga gets off the mark in style! A googly now, shorter ball, around middle and off. Wanindu Hasaranga rocks back, opens the face of the bat and guides it past short third man for a boundary.
8.5
w
Shadab Khan to Dasun Shanaka
OUT! KNOCKED HIM OVER! Shadab Khan strikes and gets rid of the Sri Lankan skipper, Dasun Shanaka now! Well bowled once again. A loopy ball, slower through the air, full and straight this time. Dasun Shanaka looks to heave this one across the line over mid-wicket but he misses. The ball goes onto knock the stumps. Sri Lanka have lost half their side now.
8.4
1
Shadab Khan to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Very full, flighted delivery, around off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa knocks it towards long off for a single.
8.3
0
Shadab Khan to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Another tossed-up delivery, around the leg pole, fuller in length. Bhanuka Rajapaksa gets down on his knee and looks to sweep this one but he misses. A stifled appeal for LBW, but the umpire says no.
8.2
1
Shadab Khan to Dasun Shanaka
Loopy ball, a full toss, around middle. Dasun Shanaka sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single.
8.1
1
Shadab Khan to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
A googly, quicker, and shorter, outside off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa hangs back and dabs it towards third man and takes a single.
Over: 8 | 8 Runs
Score: 55/4
7.6
1
Iftikhar Ahmed to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Back of a length, outside off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa taps it towards point and ends the over with a single. A successful over from Iftikhar Ahmed!
7.5
1
Iftikhar Ahmed to Dasun Shanaka
Fuller ball, drifting in, around middle and leg. Dasun Shanaka knocks it towards mid-wicket and takes a run.
7.4
w
Iftikhar Ahmed to Dhananjaya de Silva
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Another one bites the dust! Iftikhar Ahmed sends back the set batter, Dhananjaya de Silva to the hut now. Pakistan continues to grab wickets at regular intervals and Sri Lanka are in a spot of bother now. Iftikhar Ahmed pitches this one slightly short, around middle, slower through the air. Dhananjaya de Silva rocks back and looks to go downtown, but he ends up chipping back to the bowler. Iftikhar Ahmed takes a good return catch near his head.
7.3
1
Iftikhar Ahmed to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Another full ball, outside off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa lunges forward and steers it down to third man for a single.
7.2
4
Iftikhar Ahmed to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
FOUR! Edgy runs but Bhanuka Rajapaksa will not mind that. A loopy ball, this one lands around off and spins away. Bhanuka Rajapaksa leans forward and tries to block this one with soft hands. But the ball goes off the outside edge towards third man for a boundary. That brings up the 50 for Sri Lanka!
7.1
1
Iftikhar Ahmed to Dhananjaya de Silva
Iftikhar Ahmed begins with a short ball, spinning in, around middle. Dhananjaya de Silva uses the depth of his crease and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
Over: 7 | 5 Runs
Score: 47/3
6.6
1
Shadab Khan to Dhananjaya de Silva
Very full, loopy one, around middle and off. Dhananjaya de Silva stokes it down to long off for a single.
6.5
0
Shadab Khan to Dhananjaya de Silva
Short now, outside off, spinning away. Dhananjaya de Silva cuts it towards the fielder at cover-point.
6.4
1
Shadab Khan to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Tosses this one up, full and around off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa knocks it towards long off and rotates the strike.
6.3
1
Shadab Khan to Dhananjaya de Silva
Three singles in a row now! This is the wrong'un, short in length, outside off. Dhananjaya de Silva lifts this over cover for a single.
6.2
1
Shadab Khan to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Another back-of-a-length delivery, a leg-break this time, on the pads. Bhanuka Rajapaksa tucks it towards square leg and takes another run.
6.1
1
Shadab Khan to Dhananjaya de Silva
Shadab Khan begins with a shorter ball, outside off. Dhananjaya de Silva rocks back and pushes it towards sweeper cover for a single.
Over: 6 | 6 Runs
Score: 42/3
5.6
2
Haris Rauf to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
An overpitched delivery, outside off. Bhanuka Rajapaksa opens the face of the bat and guides it towards deep point for a brace. Sri Lanka are 42 for 3 at the end of the Powerplay!
5.5
0
Haris Rauf to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Another peach from Haris Rauf! Fuller ball, nipping in again, around the leg pole. Bhanuka Rajapaksa looks to flick but he misses and gets pinged on his pads. A huge appeal for LBW, but the umpire says no! Babar Azam opts for a review. No bat involved there confirms UltraEdge. The Ball Tracking indicates that was clipping the leg stump, but it is the umpire's call on wickets hitting. Bhanuka Rajapaksa survives. Sri Lanka will want him to stick around!
5.4
0
Haris Rauf to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Another length ball, nipping back in, around middle. Bhanuka Rajapaksa pushes it back to the bowler. This is terrific bowling from Haris Rauf!
5.3
0
Haris Rauf to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Well bowled once again! A fuller one, swinging in, around middle. Bhanuka Rajapaksa does well block this one out.
5.2
4
Haris Rauf to Bhanuka Rajapaksa
FOUR! Bhanuka Rajapaksa gets off the mark with a streaky boundary! On a length, outside off, this one shapes away. Bhanuka Rajapaksa leans forward and looks to block this one. But the ball goes off the outside edge towards third man for a boundary.
5.1
w
Haris Rauf to Danushka Gunathilaka
OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! What a peach of a delivery! Two wickets in two overs for Haris Rauf and Pakistan are bossing the game so far! Haris Rauf speeds in from over the wicket, and he serves a length ball, this one jags back in after pitching, around middle and at around 151 clicks. Danushka Gunathilaka looks to drive this one but he gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball goes on and shatters the stumps Sri Lanka have lost their third now!
Over: 5 | 8 Runs
Score: 36/2
4.6
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Danushka Gunathilaka
On a length and on off, Danushka Gunathilaka taps it to covers. The fielder has a needless shy at the non-striker's end. An overthrow allows the batters to steal a single.
4.5
0
Mohammad Hasnain to Danushka Gunathilaka
This one lands outside off, Danushka Gunathilaka eases it towards the fielder at point.
4.4
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Dhananjaya de Silva
On a length around off, Dhananjaya de Silva flicks it to square leg for one.
4.3
4
Mohammad Hasnain to Dhananjaya de Silva
FOUR! Length ball on off, Dhananjaya de Silva punches it over covers for a boundary. Excellent shot.
4.2
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Danushka Gunathilaka
Good length and on leg, Danushka Gunathilaka looks to play at it but the ball hits his pads and goes towards square leg. They cross for a leg bye.
4.1
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Dhananjaya de Silva
Slightly shorter and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva eases it to mid on and scampers for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the non striker's end but misses.
Over: 4 | 5 Runs
Score: 28/2
3.6
1
Haris Rauf to Dhananjaya de Silva
On a length and on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva works it to mid wicket for one.
3.5
4
Haris Rauf to Dhananjaya de Silva
FOUR! Touch fuller, outside off. Dhananjaya de Silva drives it past covers for a boundary. Excellent timing!
3.4
0
Haris Rauf to Dhananjaya de Silva
On a length and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva taps it towards the fielder at point. Dot.
3.3
0
Haris Rauf to Dhananjaya de Silva
An outswinger outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva looks to drive it but misses. That was close.
3.2
w
Haris Rauf to Pathum Nissanka
OUT! CAUGHT! Pakistan have got the big fish and it is Haris Rauf who gets them their second wicket in his first over. This is fuller and on off, Pathum Nissanka looks to loft it over mid off but mistimes it completely. The ball goes off the bottom of the bat and flies up in the air. Babar Azam runs behind from mid off and takes an excellent catch. Pathum Nissanka walks out for 8.
3.1
0
Haris Rauf to Pathum Nissanka
Good length on off, this is defended off the front foot.
Over: 3 | 7 Runs
Score: 23/1
2.6
1
Naseem Shah to Pathum Nissanka
Fuller and outside off, Pathum Nissanka guides it to third man for one.
2.5
1
Naseem Shah to Dhananjaya de Silva
Good length and outside off, Dhananjaya de Silva taps it towards deep point for one.
2.4
1
Naseem Shah to Pathum Nissanka
On a length, around off. Pathum Nissanka looks to play at it but gets an inside edge towards the left of the keeper. Close!
2.3
4
Naseem Shah to Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Sublime. Slightly shorter and on off, Pathum Nissanka punches it through covers for a boundary!
2.2
0
Naseem Shah to Pathum Nissanka
On a length and on leg, Pathum Nissanka looks to flick it but misses as the ball hits his pads. A loud shout but the finger stays down. The replay shows that the ball was drifting down the leg side.
2.1
0
Naseem Shah to Pathum Nissanka
This one lands outside off, fuller in length, Pathum Nissanka looks to drive it but misses. Close!
Over: 2 | 12 Runs
Score: 16/1
1.6
2
Mohammad Hasnain to Dhananjaya de Silva
Bowls it on a good length, Dhananjaya de Silva flicks it towards backward square leg for a brace.
1.5
4
Mohammad Hasnain to Dhananjaya de Silva
FOUR! Good shot. Fuller and on off, Dhananjaya de Silva lofts it over extra cover for a boundary.
1.5
wd
Mohammad Hasnain to Dhananjaya de Silva
Wide! On a length and just outside leg, Dhananjaya de Silva looks to flick it but misses. A stifled appeal but the umpire is uninterested. The replay shows that the ball had brushed his thigh pad.
1.4
0
Mohammad Hasnain to Dhananjaya de Silva
Slightly shorter, around off. Dhananjaya de Silva looks to play at it but gets a botton edge towards the keeper.
1.3
4
Mohammad Hasnain to Dhananjaya de Silva
FOUR! Bowls a fuller one this time at 145 clicks, Dhananjaya de Silva creams it past covers for a boundary. Excellent timing!
1.2
1
Mohammad Hasnain to Pathum Nissanka
Another one on off, Pathum Nissanka looks to tap it but gets a bottom edge towards short third man. They take a quick single.
1.1
0
Mohammad Hasnain to Pathum Nissanka
Mohammad Hasnain bowls a length ball on off, Pathum Nissanka eases it towards the off side.
Over: 1 | 4 Runs
Score: 4/1
0.6
2
Naseem Shah to Dhananjaya de Silva
This one lands on middle, Dhananjaya de Silva flicks it to deep square leg for a brace. A good over to start with for Pakistan!
0.5
0
Naseem Shah to Dhananjaya de Silva
Good length and around middle, Dhananjaya de Silva covers his line and blocks it away.
0.4
0
Naseem Shah to Dhananjaya de Silva
On a length outside off, this one nips back in as well. Dhananjaya de Silva leaves it alone.
0.3
w
Naseem Shah to Kusal Mendis
OUT! TIMBER! A RIPPER! Perfect start for Pakistan. Naseem Shah is right on the money. This one lands just outside off and nips in a long way at 142 clicks. Kusal Mendis looks to block it but gets beaten on the inside edge and the ball goes onto shatter the stumps. Kusal Mendis walks out for a golden duck and Pakistan have an early breakthrough in the game!
0.2
1
Naseem Shah to Pathum Nissanka
Fuller one this time, on off, Pathum Nissanka looks to drive it but gets an inside edge towards short fine leg. They cross.
0.1
0
Naseem Shah to Pathum Nissanka
Length ball again, on middle and leg, Pathum Nissanka gently flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket. Dot.
0.1
wd
Naseem Shah to Pathum Nissanka
Wide! Starts with a length ball wide outside leg, Pathum Nissanka leaves it alone. Mohammad Rizwan does well to collect it diving to his left. Wided.
Commentry
Over: 20 | 8 Runs
Score: 147/10
19.6
w
Chamika Karunaratne to Haris Rauf
OUT! BOWLED! What a way to win it! Crackers all over Dubai and smiles all over the Sri Lankan faces. Chamika Karunaratne bowls a fuller one and on the stumps, Haris Rauf swings his bat at it but misses and the ball knocks over the stumps. A well-deserved victory for the Lankans. They win by 23 runs!
19.5
6
Chamika Karunaratne to Haris Rauf
SIX! Fuller and on off, Haris Rauf gets on his knee and launches it over long off for a maximum. Last ball to go!
19.4
0
Chamika Karunaratne to Haris Rauf
Shorter one outside off, Haris Rauf looks to pull it but misses. Last 2 balls remaining now!
19.3
1
Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad Hasnain
Fuller one on middle, Mohammad Hasnain eases it to mid on for one.
19.2
1
Chamika Karunaratne to Haris Rauf
On a length and on off, Haris Rauf drills it to long on for one. Sri Lanka have to wait for four balls before they celebrate!
19.1
0
Chamika Karunaratne to Haris Rauf
Shorter one on middle, Haris Rauf looks to pull it but misses.
Over: 19 | 19 Runs
Score: 139/9
18.6
6
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Hasnain
SIX! Length ball on off, Mohammad Hasnain lofts it over long on for a maximum. 32 runs needed from the last over now!
18.5
1
Pramod Madushan to Haris Rauf
Fuller one tis time, Haris Rauf drills it to long off for one.
18.5
wd
Pramod Madushan to Haris Rauf
Wide! Bangs a shorter one on leg, Haris Rauf leaves it alone. Free hit continues..
18.5
5
Pramod Madushan to Haris Rauf
FOUR! Fuller again, Haris Rauf heaves it to deep mid-wicket. The ball falls just short of the fielder who misses it as the ball races the fence. Oh, its a no ball. Free hit coming up.
18.4
1
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Hasnain
Fuller one, outside off. Mohammad Hasnain drills it to long off for one.
18.3
0
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Hasnain
Slower and outside off, Mohammad Hasnain looks to play at it but misses.
18.2
w
Pramod Madushan to Naseem Shah
OUT! TAKEN! Another one walks back to the hut! Sri Lanka are just one wicket away now. A fuller ball, around off. Naseem Shah looks to go over long off but he does not time this well enough. The ball goes straight to Chamika Karunaratne at long off. Pramod Madushan grabs his fourth wicket. Can he get a five wicket-haul?
18.1
4
Pramod Madushan to Naseem Shah
FOUR! Fuller and on off, Naseem Shah looks to loft it but gets an outside edge. The ball races away the third man fence. Lucky boundary!
18.1
wd
Pramod Madushan to Naseem Shah
Wide! Bowls it outside leg, Naseem Shah leaves it alone.
Over: 18 | 8 Runs
Score: 120/8
17.6
w
Maheesh Theekshana to Shadab Khan
OUT! CAUGHT! Pakistan are eight down now and they need 51 off 12 deliveries. This looks close to impossible for them now. Coming to the delivery, this one is fuller in length, Shadab Khan lofts it and mistimes it completely. The ball carries towards deep cover and Danushka Gunathilaka takes it well diving forward.
17.5
2
Maheesh Theekshana to Shadab Khan
Fuller one, on off, Shadab Khan sweeps it to deep mid-wicket and calls for two. The fielder is quick and throws back towards the bowler who fails to collect it as he hits the stumps. A run-out chance missed!
17.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana to Haris Rauf
Slightly shorter and on middle, Haris Rauf knocks it to long on for one.
17.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana to Shadab Khan
Fuller and around off, Shadab Khan drills it to long off for one.
17.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana to Shadab Khan
Bowls it on off, Shadab Khan eases it towards mid off. Dot.
17.1
4
Maheesh Theekshana to Shadab Khan
FOUR! Fuller one outside off, Shadab Khan looks to slog sweep it but gets a thick outside edge as the ball races away the third man fence. Lucky boundary!
Over: 17 | 2 Runs
Score: 112/7
16.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Haris Rauf
Slightly shorter and outside off, Haris Rauf taps it towards the fielder at point.
16.5
w
Wanindu Hasaranga to Khushdil Shah
OUT! TAKEN! Wanindu Hasaranga gets his third wicket in the over and Pakistan are 7 down! It keep getting better and better for Sri Lanka but this is getting worse for Pakistan! A loopy ball, slower through the air, full, around middle. Khushdil Shah looks to heave this one across the line over mid-wicket. But the ball flies high off the leading edge towards short third man. Maheesh Theekshana takes an easy catch there. Sri Lanka are inching close to victory here!
16.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Shadab Khan
Fuller and on middle, Shadab Khan bends low and eases it to mid-wicket for one.
16.3
w
Wanindu Hasaranga to Asif Ali
OUT! BOWLED! Sri Lanka are getting closer and closer to winning the Asia Cup here! Fuller and on middle with some turn, Asif Ali looks to go big on his first ball but misses completely as the ball knocks over the middle stump. Asif Ali walks out for a golden duck.
16.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Khushdil Shah
Fuller and on off, Khushdil Shah eases it to covers for one.
16.1
w
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad Rizwan
OUT! CAUGHT! Wanindu Hasaranga gets the big fish! Bowls a fuller one on off, Mohammad Rizwan slog sweeps it but doesn't get the power right. The ball carries towards deep mid-wicket and Danushka Gunathilaka takes a good jumping catch on the boundary line. Mohammad Rizwan walks back after scoring 55.
Over: 16 | 9 Runs
Score: 110/4
15.6
1
Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller again, on middle, Mohammad Rizwan flicks it to square leg for one.
15.5
6
Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad Rizwan
SIX! Mohammad Rizwan brings up his fifty in style. Fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan slog sweeps it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
15.4
1
Chamika Karunaratne to Khushdil Shah
Slower again, shorter in length this time. Khushdil Shah pulls it to mid-wicket for one.
15.3
0
Chamika Karunaratne to Khushdil Shah
Length ball outside off, slower too. Khushdil Shah looks to play at it but misses.
15.2
w
Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad Nawaz
OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust. Chamika Karunaratne bangs a shorter one around middle and leg, Mohammad Nawaz pulls it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes in the air towards backward square leg and Pramod Madushan pouches it safely with both hands. Pressure piling up on Pakistan now as they lose their fourth wicket.
15.1
1
Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad Rizwan
Slightly shorter and on off, Mohammad Rizwan pulls it to square leg for one.
Over: 15 | 4 Runs
Score: 101/3
14.6
0
Dhananjaya de Silva to Mohammad Nawaz
Fourth dot on the trot now! What a terrific over fro, Dhananjaya de Silva! Much slower this time, around middle. Mohammad Nawaz looks to block this one but he ends his chipping it back towards the bowler. The ball lands just sort of Dhananjaya de Silva. 70 needed off 30 balls.
14.5
0
Dhananjaya de Silva to Mohammad Nawaz
Three dots in a row now! This one comes in with the angle, a fuller one, around middle and leg. Mohammad Nawaz swings his bat at it but he misses it. The ball goes past his blade and away from the leg pole.
14.4
0
Dhananjaya de Silva to Mohammad Nawaz
A yorker-length delivery, slower through the air, around middle. Mohammad Nawaz digs this one out.
14.3
0
Dhananjaya de Silva to Mohammad Nawaz
Drops it short now, around middle and leg. Mohammad Nawaz looks to flick this one but he gets an inside edge back onto his pads.
14.2
2
Dhananjaya de Silva to Mohammad Nawaz
A full toss, outside off. Mohammad Nawaz slams this one towards sweeper cover for another brace.
14.1
2
Dhananjaya de Silva to Mohammad Nawaz
Excellent stop! A fuller ball, tosses it up, outside off. Mohammad Nawaz smashes this one straight down the ground. Danushka Gunathilaka runs from long off, dives, and makes a terrific stop. Two taken.
Over: 14 | 6 Runs
Score: 97/3
13.6
1
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Nawaz
A good-length delivery, outside off. Mohammad Nawaz gets on top of that one and pushes it towards cover-point. Another run.
13.5
1
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Rizwan
Angling in, a fuller ball, around middle and leg. Mohammad Rizwan works it away through square leg. A single taken!
13.4
1
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Nawaz
Outside now, full in length. Mohammad Nawaz drives it through cover and takes a run.
13.3
1
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Rizwan
On a length, around middle and leg. Mohammad Rizwan tucks it away through mid-wicket for a single.
13.2
w
Pramod Madushan to Iftikhar Ahmed
OUT! TAKEN! A wicket was always on the cards here! Iftikhar Ahmed had to go for that one, to increase the ante here. A length ball, slow in pace, around middle. Iftikhar Ahmed heaves this one towards deep square leg. He gets all the height on that but no distance. Ashen Bandara (sub) keeps his eyes on the ball and takes a good catch. Pramod Madushan has his third wicket.
13.2
wd
Pramod Madushan to Iftikhar Ahmed
Wide! Takes the pace off this one as well, he serves a short ball, down the leg side. Iftikhar Ahmed leaves it alone. Wide called.
13.1
1
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Rizwan
A slower ball, on a length, around middle. Mohammad Rizwan flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
Over: 13 | 3 Runs
Score: 91/2
12.6
0
Maheesh Theekshana to Iftikhar Ahmed
Swing and a miss! Quick, outside off, short in length. Iftikhar Ahmed looks to cut this one away but he misses.
12.5
0
Maheesh Theekshana to Iftikhar Ahmed
Shorter ball, around middle and leg. Iftikhar Ahmed rocks back and blocks this one out.
12.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana to Iftikhar Ahmed
Quicker ball, slightly full, outside off, this one stays low as well. Iftikhar Ahmed looks to block this one but the ball goes off the outside edge towards point.
12.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Rizwan
Much fuller again, this one is on the pads. Mohammad Rizwan leans forward and taps it towards square leg. A single now.
12.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller ball now, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan leans and drives it towards cover. No run there!
12.1
2
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Rizwan
Back of a length, around middle and leg. Mohammad Rizwan works it away towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Over: 12 | 14 Runs
Score: 88/2
11.6
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad Rizwan
Loopy one now, outside off, full in length. Mohammad Rizwan sweeps this one towards deep square leg for a single.
11.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Iftikhar Ahmed
Short ball, outside off, this one stays low as well. Iftikhar Ahmed knocks it towards long on for a single.
11.4
2
Wanindu Hasaranga to Iftikhar Ahmed
More runs! Shorter, outside off. Iftikhar Ahmed looks to cut this one but the ball goes off the outside edge towards third man for a brace.
11.3
4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Iftikhar Ahmed
FOUR! A six followed by a boundary! Lovely from Iftikhar Ahmed! This will surely take some pressure off. A wrong'un, full again, around middle. Iftikhar Ahmed tonks this one straight down the ground. The ball goes one bounce over the ropes for a four.
11.2
6
Wanindu Hasaranga to Iftikhar Ahmed
SIX! BANG! Much-needed maximum! A fuller ball, tosses it up, around middle. Iftikhar Ahmed gets down on his knee and smashes it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
11.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Iftikhar Ahmed
A googly, full, around off. Iftikhar Ahmed blocks it out towards cover.
Over: 11 | 6 Runs
Score: 74/2
10.6
2
Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad Rizwan
Two to end the over! A fuller ball, slower one, around middle. Mohammad Rizwan glances this one towards square leg for a brace.
10.5
1
Chamika Karunaratne to Iftikhar Ahmed
Make that four singles! Shorter ball, around middle and leg. Iftikhar Ahmed pulls this one towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
10.4
1
Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad Rizwan
Outside this time, a length ball. Mohammad Rizwan rocks back and cuts it towards third man. Third single on the trot now.
10.3
1
Chamika Karunaratne to Iftikhar Ahmed
Takes the pace off this one, another length ball, around the leg pole. Iftikhar Ahmed tucks it towards square leg for a run.
10.2
1
Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad Rizwan
Much fuller now, swinging in, around middle. Mohammad Rizwan works it away towards long on. Another single taken.
10.1
0
Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad Rizwan
A length ball, angling in, around middle and off. Mohammad Rizwan blocks it out.
Over: 10 | 5 Runs
Score: 68/2
9.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Iftikhar Ahmed
A dot to finish the over. This one lands on off, Iftikhar Ahmed defends it to short covers.
9.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on middle and leg, Mohammad Rizwan sweeps it to square leg for one again.
9.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Iftikhar Ahmed
Bowls a fuller one on off, Iftikhar Ahmed pushes it to covers for one.
9.3
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad Rizwan
A googly down leg, Mohammad Rizwan looks to block it but he seems to have missed that. The ball goes on to hits his pads. A loud appeal but the finger stays down. Sri Lanka go upstairs and Ultra Edge shows a spike. Mohammad Rizwan is safe.
9.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Iftikhar Ahmed
A single again as this is played towards square leg again.
9.1
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller one outside off, Mohammad Rizwan sweeps it towards square leg for a single.
Over: 9 | 10 Runs
Score: 63/2
8.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Rizwan
Tossed up on off, Mohammad Rizwan knocks it to long on for one.
8.5
2
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller again, Mohammad Rizwan flicks it to mid-wicket and calls for two. The fielder throws it quickly but the bowler fails to grab it. Close!
8.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana to Iftikhar Ahmed
Fuller and down the middle, Iftikhar Ahmed flicks it to square leg for one.
8.3
1
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Rizwan
Outside off this time, Mohammad Rizwan taps it to point for one.
8.2
4
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! This one lands just outside off, Mohammad Rizwan uses the pace of the ball and guides it through third man for a boundary. Excellent shot!
8.1
1
Maheesh Theekshana to Iftikhar Ahmed
Tosses it on middle, Iftikhar Ahmed knocks it to long on for a single.
Over: 8 | 10 Runs
Score: 53/2
7.6
1
Chamika Karunaratne to Iftikhar Ahmed
Bowls it full this time, Iftikhar Ahmed nudges it to square leg for one. 10 off the over.
7.5
1
Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad Rizwan
Touch fuller this time, Mohammad Rizwan gently flicks it to mid-wicket for one more.
7.4
1
Chamika Karunaratne to Iftikhar Ahmed
Bangs a shorter one outside off, Iftikhar Ahmed plays it towards mid-wicket for one again.
7.3
1
Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad Rizwan
On off, this is played towards mid off for one.
7.2
2
Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad Rizwan
Good length again, Mohammad Rizwan gently flicks it to mid-wicket for a brace. Good running!
7.1
4
Chamika Karunaratne to Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Good shot. On a length and on leg, Mohammad Rizwan pulls it hard and through square leg for a boundary.
Over: 7 | 6 Runs
Score: 43/2
6.6
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Iftikhar Ahmed
This one lands fuller, around off. Iftikhar Ahmed eases it towards the fielder at short covers.
6.5
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller and on off, Mohammad Rizwan sweeps it but gets his glove towards square leg for one.
6.4
1
Wanindu Hasaranga to Iftikhar Ahmed
Darts it on off, Iftikhar Ahmed guides it to point for one.
6.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Iftikhar Ahmed
Another fuller, around off. This is defended back towards the bowler.
6.2
4
Wanindu Hasaranga to Iftikhar Ahmed
FOUR! Fine shot. Fuller and on off, Iftikhar Ahmed lofts it over extra covers for a boundary!
6.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga to Iftikhar Ahmed
Flatter one on middle, Iftikhar Ahmed defends it to short covers.
Over: 6 | 5 Runs
Score: 37/2
5.6
1
Pramod Madushan to Iftikhar Ahmed
Length ball on off, Iftikhar Ahmed looks to block it but mistimes it to point. They cross.
5.5
1
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Rizwan
Bangs a shorter one on off, Mohammad Rizwan pulls it to mid-wicket for one more.
5.4
1
Pramod Madushan to Iftikhar Ahmed
Fuller and on middle, Iftikhar Ahmed eases it to mid on for one.
5.3
0
Pramod Madushan to Iftikhar Ahmed
On a length and on off, Iftikhar Ahmed drills it to mid off. The fielder does well to stop it diving to his right. Dot.
5.2
2
Pramod Madushan to Iftikhar Ahmed
Fuller and on off, Iftikhar Ahmed heaves it towards mid-wicket for a brace.
5.1
0
Pramod Madushan to Iftikhar Ahmed
Touch fuller down the leg side, Iftikhar Ahmed knocks it but finds the fielder at mid on.
Over: 5 | 8 Runs
Score: 32/2
4.6
4
Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Crunched! Width on offer again, a length ball. Mohammad Rizwan hangs back and slashes it past cover-point for a boundary.
4.5
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
Very full on this occasion, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan leans and drives it to the fielder at mid off.
4.4
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Iftikhar Ahmed
Too short on this occasion, around middle and off. Iftikhar Ahmed miscues his pull shot towards mid-wicket for a single.
4.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Iftikhar Ahmed
Swing and a miss! Offers width now, a length ball. Iftikhar Ahmed looks to slash this one away but he misses. The replay shows that there was a slight edge on this, but on one appealed! Iftikhar Ahmed survives.
4.2
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
A fuller ball, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan leans and mistimes his drives towards mid off and takes a single.
4.1
2
Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
A half-tracker, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan miscues his pull shot away from the fielder at mid-wicket. Two taken.
Over: 4 | 4 Runs
Score: 24/2
3.6
1
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Rizwan
A length ball, around middle. Mohammad Rizwan works it away towards mid on for a single. An impressive first over from Pramod Madushan.
3.5
0
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Rizwan
Another length delivery, around middle. Mohammad Rizwan blocks it out from within his crease.
3.4
1
Pramod Madushan to Iftikhar Ahmed
No hat-trick for Pramod Madushan! On a length, around middle and leg. Iftikhar Ahmed nudges it gently towards square leg for a single.
3.3
w
Pramod Madushan to Fakhar Zaman
OUT! CHOPPED ON! Two in two for Pramod Madushan! What a start for him and Sri Lanka are on top after a disappointing first over! A fuller ball, wide of off. Fakhar Zaman drives this one away from his body. But the ball goes off the inside edge and back onto the stumps. Pramod Madushan is on a hat-trick!
3.2
w
Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam
OUT! TAKEN! Pramod Madushan draws first blood! He gets rid of the Pakistan skipper now. Babar Azam's disappointing Asia Cup comes to an end. It was a poor ball, to be honest. A length ball, down the leg side. Babar Azam looks to just help this one short fine leg. But he ends up chipping it towards the fielder there. Dilshan Madushanka jumps and takes a good catch.
3.1
2
Pramod Madushan to Babar Azam
Pramod Madushan begins with a length ball, angling in, around middle. Babar Azam chips this one away from the fielder at mid-wicket. Two taken!
Over: 3 | 4 Runs
Score: 20/0
2.6
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
Another firm drive! Outside off, full again. Mohammad Rizwan lunges forward and drives it powerfully to the fielder at cover. Good come back from Dilshan Madushanka after his first over.
2.5
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
Overpitched delivery, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan drives this one firmly but finds the fielder at mid off.
2.4
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller ball, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan prods forward and blocks it towards cover.
2.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
Swing and a miss! Width on offer now, a length ball, at 143 clicks, angling away. Mohammad Rizwan looks to slash this one away but he misses.
2.2
4
Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
FOUR! Mohammad Rizwan gets hold of this one! Another pitched-up delivery, around off. Mohammad Rizwan leans forward and drives it down the ground for a boundary.
2.1
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
Dilshan Madushanka speeds in from over the wicket, he serves it full and outside off. Mohammad Rizwan looks to drive this one but he misses.
Over: 2 | 4 Runs
Score: 16/0
1.6
2
Maheesh Theekshana to Babar Azam
Excellent running! Pitches this one up, full, around middle. Babar Azam clips it with soft hands towards square leg and takes a couple of runs. Mohammad Rizwan dives in to make his ground at the non-striker's end.
1.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Rizwan
Back of a length, around middle. Mohammad Rizwan rocks back and swipes this one through square for a run.
1.4
0
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Rizwan
Full and outside off. Mohammad Rizwan pushes it towards cover. No run there!
1.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Rizwan
Quicker, attacking the stumps, shortish ball. Mohammad Rizwan hangs back and defends it out.
1.2
0
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Rizwan
Tosses this one up, full, around middle and leg. Mohammad Rizwan flicks it towards mid-wicket.
1.2
wd
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Rizwan
Wide! Down the leg side, fuller one. Mohammad Rizwan looks to sweep this one but he misses. Wided.
1.1
0
Maheesh Theekshana to Mohammad Rizwan
Quicker, flatter, around middle and leg. Mohammad Rizwan knocks it off the back foot towards mid-wicket.
Over: 1 | 12 Runs
Score: 12/0
0.6
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
An overpitched delivery, around middle. Mohammad Rizwan drives it towards mid on for a single. Finally, the over comes to an end. 11 balls were bowled in that over!
0.5
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
Fuller ball, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan leans and drives it towards cover. No run there!
0.4
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Babar Azam
Shorter now, outside off. Babar Azam steers it towards backward point for a single.
0.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Babar Azam
Angling in, around middle and leg, full. Babar Azam misses his flick and gets pinged on his pads. No run there!
0.2
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Babar Azam
Much better! This one swings away, width on offer a length ball. Babar Azam looks to cut this one away but he misses.
0.1
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
Short ball, around middle and off. Mohammad Rizwan miscues his pull shot towards mid-wicket for a single.
0.1
wd
Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
Wide! Another extra! It's a nightmare start for Sri Lanka and Dilshan Madushanka! He errs in line again, and spills it down leg. Mohammad Rizwan misses his flick. Wide called! Free Hit continues!
0.1
wd
Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
FIVE WIDES! Oh, dear! Sri Lanka have yet not bowled a legal delivery! Another one going down leg, fuller ball. The keeper fails to grab the ball and it rolls towards fine leg for a boundary. Pakistan have already got 8 runs in the game!
0.1
wd
Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
Another wide! He sprays this one down the leg side, a length ball. Mohammad Rizwan misses his flick and a wide is called. Free Hit is still on!
0.1
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Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
Wide! Too short on this occasion, down leg. Mohammad Rizwan looks to pull this one but he misses. Wide given! Free Hit continues!
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Dilshan Madushanka to Mohammad Rizwan
No ball! Dilshan Madushanka begins with a length ball, around off. Mohammad Rizwan taps it towards cover. Dilshan Madushanka has overstepped on the very first ball! No ball called and a Free Hit is coming up!

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