RESULT
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 19-Feb-2026 | 3:30 PM | Colombo
Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets
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RESULT
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 19-Feb-2026 | 3:30 PM | Colombo
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খেলার সারসংক্ষেপ
ব্যাটসম্যান
বোলার
Sri Lanka 178/7
Dunith Wellalage : 15 (8)
Maheesh Theekshana : 0 (0)
Blessing Muzarabani : 4-0-38-2
Brad Evans : 3-0-35-2
Blessing Muzarabani to Dunith Wellalage, Four, Four !! inswinger, back of length, on the stumps. Dunith Wellalage goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Dunith Wellalage, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump. Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot Ball !! slower ball, back of length, on the off stump, and Dunith Wellalage hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Blessing Muzarabani to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, and Dunith Wellalage hangs on and tries to hit ramp shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Blessing Muzarabani to Dunith Wellalage, 2 runs, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Dunith Wellalage, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump. Dunith Wellalage goes back, hits punch in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Sri Lanka 164/7
Dushan Hemantha : 0 (1)
Dunith Wellalage : 1 (2)
Brad Evans : 3-0-35-2
Blessing Muzarabani : 3-0-24-2
Dushan Hemantha c RP Burl b B Evans, Brad Evans to Dushan Hemantha, no run, c RP Burl b B Evans, Caught out !! slower ball, full length, on the off stump, Dushan Hemantha hangs in the crease, tries a high-risk shot towards long on, but the ball finds safe hands of Ryan Burl, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Dushan Hemantha is out.
Pavan Rathnayake c G Cremer b B Evans, Brad Evans to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, c G Cremer b B Evans, Caught out !! off cutter, good length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes back and takes a big risk by attempting cut towards point, edged!! and flies straight to Graeme Cremer, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Pavan Rathnayake.
Brad Evans to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! off cutter, full length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease, plays inside out shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four. Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation
Brad Evans to Pavan Rathnayake, Six, Six !! What a delivery! inswinger lands right on the stumps, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum! Back to back sixes, Freed his arms and sent the ball crashing on the other side of the fences into the crowd
Brad Evans to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! slower ball, fulltoss, on the off stump. Pavan Rathnayake goes back, hits ramp shot in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Brad Evans to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an slower ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 2 runs.
Sri Lanka 148/5
Pavan Rathnayake : 28 (20)
Dunith Wellalage : 1 (2)
Blessing Muzarabani : 3-0-24-2
Sikandar Raza : 4-0-36-0
Blessing Muzarabani to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes back to take inswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Pavan Rathnayake hangs on and tries to hit pull, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Blessing Muzarabani to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump. Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation
Blessing Muzarabani to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage goes forward to take outswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Dasun Shanaka c T Musekiwa b B Muzarabani, Blessing Muzarabani to Dasun Shanaka, no run, c T Musekiwa b B Muzarabani, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards deep square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Tashinga Musekiwa, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Dasun Shanaka.
Sri Lanka 142/4
Pavan Rathnayake : 23 (17)
Dasun Shanaka : 6 (6)
Sikandar Raza : 4-0-36-0
Graeme Cremer : 4-0-27-2
Sikandar Raza to Pavan Rathnayake, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum! If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
Sikandar Raza to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Pavan Rathnayake, 3 runs, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 3 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Dasun Shanaka, 2 no ball, No ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka goes back, displays his finesse with a beautifully timed cut, ball rolls towards short cover, umpire signals a no ball, as Sikandar Raza had overstepped.
Sikandar Raza to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook inside out shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards short fine leg for 1 run.
Sri Lanka 127/4
Pavan Rathnayake : 12 (13)
Dasun Shanaka : 3 (3)
Graeme Cremer : 4-0-27-2
Ryan Burl : 2-0-16-1
Graeme Cremer to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take googly of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Graeme Cremer to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka goes back to take legbreak of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Graeme Cremer to Dasun Shanaka, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Graeme Cremer to Dasun Shanaka, 2 runs, Dasun Shanaka goes back to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.
Kamindu Mendis c & b G Cremer, Graeme Cremer to Kamindu Mendis, no run, c & b G Cremer, Caught out !! googly, full length, on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease to try a high-risk defensive shot, edged!! and the ball finds safe hands of Graeme Cremer, who makes no mistake in taking the catch, and Kamindu Mendis is out.
Graeme Cremer to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards mid off for 1 run.
Sri Lanka 122/3
Kamindu Mendis : 7 (4)
Pavan Rathnayake : 10 (11)
Ryan Burl : 2-0-16-1
Graeme Cremer : 3-0-22-1
Ryan Burl to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump. Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease, hits punch in the gap towards long off, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Ryan Burl to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! googly full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kamindu Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease to take legbreak of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ryan Burl to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis goes forward to take of full length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take legbreak of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! yorker, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Pavan Rathnayake no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 2 runs.
Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease and strives to hit sweep, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Sri Lanka 111/3
Kamindu Mendis : 2 (2)
Pavan Rathnayake : 6 (7)
Graeme Cremer : 3-0-22-1
Ryan Burl : 1-0-5-1
Graeme Cremer to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, Kamindu Mendis goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Graeme Cremer to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.
Graeme Cremer to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kamindu Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Pathum Nissanka c T Munyonga b G Cremer, Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, no run, c T Munyonga b G Cremer, Caught out !! googly, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes forward, tries a high-risk shot towards third man, but the ball finds safe hands of Tony Munyonga, who makes no mistake in taking the catch. Pathum Nissanka is out.
Graeme Cremer to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take googly of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Graeme Cremer to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take googly of fulltoss aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Graeme Cremer to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, good length, on the stumps, and Pavan Rathnayake hangs on and tries to hit sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Sri Lanka 105/2
Pathum Nissanka : 62 (40)
Pavan Rathnayake : 3 (4)
Ryan Burl : 1-0-5-1
Wellington Masakadza : 3-0-23-0
Ryan Burl to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed pull off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot Ball !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump, and Pavan Rathnayake hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sloge sweep off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Ryan Burl to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Kusal Mendis st T Marumani b RP Burl, Ryan Burl to Kusal Mendis, no run, st T Marumani b RP Burl, Stumped out !! , good length on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tries to slam it, but Kusal Mendis fails to make contact with the ball, and Tadiwanashe Marumani completes the stumping to send Kusal Mendis back to the dressing room.
Sri Lanka 100/1
Kusal Mendis : 14 (19)
Pathum Nissanka : 60 (39)
Wellington Masakadza : 3-0-23-0
Sikandar Raza : 3-0-21-0
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take arm ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.
Sri Lanka 93/1
Pathum Nissanka : 59 (38)
Kusal Mendis : 8 (14)
Sikandar Raza : 3-0-21-0
Graeme Cremer : 2-0-16-0
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and slash sweep towards short fine leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka goes back to take off break ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take arm ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Sri Lanka 86/1
Pathum Nissanka : 54 (35)
Kusal Mendis : 6 (11)
Graeme Cremer : 2-0-16-0
Wellington Masakadza : 2-0-16-0
Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! googly, good length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and tries defensive shot, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an legbreak delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 2 runs.
Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, dabs sloge sweep with soft hands toward mid off, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident inside out shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.
Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Sri Lanka 74/1
Pathum Nissanka : 42 (29)
Kusal Mendis : 6 (11)
Wellington Masakadza : 2-0-16-0
Graeme Cremer : 1-0-4-0
Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, plays it with soft hands towards point, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, dabs cut with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Sri Lanka 70/1
Kusal Mendis : 5 (8)
Pathum Nissanka : 39 (26)
Graeme Cremer : 1-0-4-0
Sikandar Raza : 2-0-14-0
Graeme Cremer to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take googly of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Graeme Cremer to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take googly of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Graeme Cremer to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! googly, full length, on the leg stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and slash sweep towards short fine leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take legbreak of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Graeme Cremer to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! legbreak, full length, on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sri Lanka 66/1
Pathum Nissanka : 37 (23)
Kusal Mendis : 3 (5)
Sikandar Raza : 2-0-14-0
Brad Evans : 2-0-19-0
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched arm ball on the leg stump, Kusal Mendis goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take top spinner of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease and slash push towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Sri Lanka 61/1
Pathum Nissanka : 34 (20)
Kusal Mendis : 1 (2)
Brad Evans : 2-0-19-0
Blessing Muzarabani : 2-0-18-1
Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes back and plays a well-timed punch off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
Brad Evans to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Brad Evans to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, trying to hit pull, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, swats push, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, dabs flick shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka goes forward, hits push in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Sri Lanka 54/1
Kusal Perera : 22 (14)
Pathum Nissanka : 29 (16)
Blessing Muzarabani : 2-0-18-1
Brad Evans : 1-0-13-0
Kusal Perera c G Cremer b B Muzarabani, Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, no run, c G Cremer b B Muzarabani, Caught out !! slower ball, back of length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera goes back, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards short fine leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Graeme Cremer, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Kusal Perera.
Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka goes back, swats flick shot, but the ball slides off the body, batter is quick to avail this leg bye for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Sri Lanka 46/0
Pathum Nissanka : 28 (14)
Kusal Perera : 16 (10)
Brad Evans : 1-0-13-0
Wellington Masakadza : 1-0-12-0
Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Brad Evans to Kusal Perera, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, aims to play pull, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 1 runs off leg bye.
Brad Evans to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brad Evans bowls a sharp delivery, and Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take inswinger of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.
Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Brad Evans to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, plays pull, gets an edge!, in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Sri Lanka 32/0
Pathum Nissanka : 15 (10)
Kusal Perera : 16 (8)
Wellington Masakadza : 1-0-12-0
Blessing Muzarabani : 1-0-11-0
Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! arm ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Pathum Nissanka with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump. Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease, hits sweep in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four. If the first one was incredible, this is beyond the description. Well timed shot
Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Pathum Nissanka goes back and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps. Pathum Nissanka goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Sri Lanka 20/0
Kusal Perera : 15 (7)
Pathum Nissanka : 5 (5)
Blessing Muzarabani : 1-0-11-0
Sikandar Raza : 1-0-9-0
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Kusal Perera goes back and slash pull towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, 2 runs, Kusal Perera goes forward to take outswinger of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook , edged!! and the ball sails towards deep point for 2 runs.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, plays pull in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera goes back and strives to hit push, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Sri Lanka 9/0
Pathum Nissanka : 4 (4)
Kusal Perera : 5 (2)
Sikandar Raza : 1-0-9-0
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Perera, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Kusal Perera goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, 2 runs, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot Ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, and Pathum Nissanka hangs on and tries to hit sweep, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.