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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Afghanistan in Sri Lanka 3 ODI Series 2024, 3rd ODI - Full Squad
02
nd Innings
Sri Lanka
267/3
(35.2 OV)
RR 7.56
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Pathum Nissanka
c Mohammad Nabi b Qais Ahmad
118
101
16
2
Avishka Fernando
c Sharafuddin Ashraf b Qais Ahmad
91
66
10
5
Kusal Mendis
b Mohammad Nabi
40
29
0
4
Sadeera Samarawickrama
not out
8
5
1
0
Charith Asalanka
not out
7
13
0
0
Janith Liyanage
Dunith Wellalage
Akila Dananjaya
Asitha Fernando
Dilshan Madushanka
Pramod Madushan
Total
267/3
(35.2 OV)
RR 7.56
Fall of Wickets
1-173 (Avishka Fernando, 23 ov), 2-251 (Kusal Mendis, 32 ov), 3-253 (Pathum Nissanka, 32.3 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Fazalhaq Farooqi
5
0
54
0
Azmatullah Omarzai
4
0
29
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf
6
0
47
0
Fareed Ahmad
4
0
45
0
Mohammad Nabi
9.2
0
46
1
Qais Ahmad
7
0
46
2
01
st Innings
Afghanistan
266/10
(48.2 OV)
RR 5.50
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
b Akila Dananjaya
48
57
6
1
Ibrahim Zadran
run out (Avishka Fernando)
13
10
3
0
Rahmat Shah
lbw b Dunith Wellalage
65
77
7
1
Hashmatullah Shahidi
c Pathum Nissanka b Akila Dananjaya
5
8
0
0
Azmatullah Omarzai
b Asitha Fernando
54
59
4
0
Ikram Alikhil
b Dunith Wellalage
32
38
2
1
Mohammad Nabi
c Sadeera Samarawickrama b Pramod Madushan
14
21
0
1
Sharafuddin Ashraf
c Charith Asalanka b Pramod Madushan
4
9
0
0
Qais Ahmad
c Sadeera Samarawickrama b Pramod Madushan
11
4
1
1
Fareed Ahmad
b Asitha Fernando
5
5
1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi
not out
0
3
0
0
Total
266/10
(48.2 OV)
RR 5.50
Fall of Wickets
1-39 (Ibrahim Zadran, 4.3 ov), 2-96 (Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 17.2 ov), 3-108 (Hashmatullah Shahidi, 20 ov), 4-166 (Rahmat Shah, 29.5 ov), 5-223 (Ikram Alikhil, 39.5 ov), 6-237 (Azmatullah Omarzai, 44.2 ov), 7-250 (Sharafuddin Ashraf, 46.1 ov), 8-255 (Mohammad Nabi, 46.4 ov), 9-260 (Fareed Ahmad, 47.3 ov), 10-266 (Qais Ahmad, 48.2 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Dilshan Madushanka
6
0
52
0
Pramod Madushan
8.2
0
45
3
Asitha Fernando
9
0
44
2
Dunith Wellalage
10
0
38
2
Janith Liyanage
2
0
11
0
Akila Dananjaya
10
0
54
2
Charith Asalanka
3
0
17
0
02
nd Innings
Sri Lanka
That is it from this game. The trophy has been handed over to Kusal Mendis! 3-0 for the hosts. 4-0 overall so far in the tour. Time for the T20Is. The first match will be played on the 17th of this month at 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT). Join us earlier for the build up as well. Cheers!
Hashmatullah Shahidi says Sri Lanka played really good cricket overall and credit to them. Tells they struggled with the bat in the back end and even the bowlers didn't bowl according to the plan. Shares they missed some key bowlers. Reckons Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman were missed dearly. Ends by hoping that his team has a good T20I series.
Double-ton in the first match and a century in this one, Pathum Nissanka wins the Player of the Match award and Player of the Series award.
...Time for Presentation...
A forgetful series for Afghanistan as they have nothing to take away from this tour so far. They won the toss and started on a good note. Rahmanullah Gurbaz played really well along with Rahmat Shah. The pitch was made for a score around 300 and Afghanistan were on course but once the set-batter fell, we once again witnessed a batting collapse. Twice notably in this series which Afghanistan have to really work on it. Azmatullah Omarzai scored a fifty but nothing apart from that. They still had enough runs on the board but the bowlers were too sloppy right from the start and Sri Lanka cashed on it. Poor than expected from the visitors with the ball and they will be really disappointed with it.
A clean sweep for Sri Lanka as they win the final match comfortably. A dominating effort from the hosts throughout the series! Their batting though was exceptional in this match. Chasing a par total, they needed a good start but got more than that as both Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando counted on the loose balls and put the pressure rightaway on the visitors. Avishka Fernando played the aggressive role but missed out his century by just 9 runs. Pathum Nissanka though made sure to get his ton and along with the skipper, Mendis kept the scoreboard rotating and chased it down pretty convincingly.
35.2
over
35.2 | 5 Runs | HH: 267/3
35.2
4
Mohammad Nabi to Sadeera Samarawickrama, FOUR! Job done! Flat and around off, Sadeera Samarawickrama skips down and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Sri Lanka win by 7 wickets.
35.1
1
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Fat and around off, Asalanka splices his push to short third for a single.
35
over
35 | 4 Runs | HH: 262/3
34.6
1
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, A single to end the over as Asalanka works it to mid-wicket.
34.5
0
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up on middle, Asalanka prods and blocks.
34.4
0
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Flat and on middle, Asalanka whacks it to mid-wicket.
34.3
1
Qais Ahmad to Sadeera Samarawickrama, On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket for a single. Sri Lanka one hit away now.
34.2
1
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Very full and on off, Asalanka plays it to long on for a single.
34.1
1
Qais Ahmad to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Fuller and on middle, this is hit to mid-wicket for one more.
34
over
34 | 4 Runs | HH: 258/3
33.6
0
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, 9 runs needed to win! Flighted on middle, Charith Asalanka prods and blocks.
33.5
1
Mohammad Nabi to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Tossed up on middle, Sadeera Samarawickrama plays it to square leg for a single.
33.4
1
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Angling on the pads, this is flicked to mid-wicket for a single.
33.3
0
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up on off, this is defended out.
33.2
0
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, Angling full and on middle, this is blocked.
33.1
2
Mohammad Nabi to Charith Asalanka, TWO MORE! Flat and outside off, Charith Asalanka cuts it late past backward point. Qais Ahmad chases and saves two.
33
over
33 | 3 Runs | HH: 254/3
32.6
1
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Outside off, this is pushed through point for a single.
32.5
0
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Fuller and on middle, spinning in. Charith Asalanka keeps it out.
32.4
0
Qais Ahmad to Charith Asalanka, Tossed up on off, this is defended out.
32.3
W
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, OUT! GONE! Flighted, full and outside off, spins away. Nissanka looks to slog-sweep but top edges it to point where Mohammad Nabi takes a dolly. End of Nissanka's brilliance. A standing ovation from the whole ground.
32.2
1
Qais Ahmad to Sadeera Samarawickrama, Full and on middle, this is pushed to long off for one.
32.1
1
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Outside off, it lands and spins away. Nissanka pulls it to deep square leg for one.
Sadeera Samarawickrama is the new man in.
32
over
32 | 4 Runs | HH: 251/2
31.6
W
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, OUT! CHOPPED ON! A consolation prize for Nabi! Flat and around off, spins in. Mendis goes back and tries to chop but it spins too much than expected and edges it onto the stumps. A quick innings from the skipper.
31.5
0
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, Flat and around off, defended out.
31.4
0
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, This is full and on off, turning in. Mendis nudges it to square leg.
31.3
2
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, On middle, Mendis sweeps it fine to fine leg for two more runs.
31.2
2
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled to deep square leg for a couple.
31.1
0
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, Flat and on middle, this is nudged to square leg.
31
over
31 | 15 Runs | HH: 247/1
30.6
4
Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Make it 15 of the over then! Short and onto the body. Nissanka goes back and ramps it over the keeper for four. Just 20 needed now.
30.5
4
Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! More clean with finesse. Fuller and around off, Nissanka thumps it down past mid off for a boundary. 11 runs so far.
30.4
4
Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Dropped! Short in length and outside off, Nissanka goes for the pull again, hits it to deep mid-wicket. The fielder runs to his right, but lets it roll through his hand for a boundary.
30.3
2
Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Short in length and outside off, Nissanka mistimes his pull well far ahead of long on for a couple.
30.2
0
Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Slants a length ball on middle, Nissanka blocks it out.
30.1
1
Fareed Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, Short of a length and outside off, Mendis gets close to the pitch of the ball and hits it to long on for one.
30
over
30 | 4 Runs | HH: 232/1
29.6
1
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, Full and on off, Mendis turns it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
29.5
1
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, Full and on middle, this is flicked to deep square leg for a single.
29.4
0
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, Tossed up on middle, Nissanka drills it back to the bowler.
29.3
1
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, Flatter and outside off, Mendis knocks it through covers for a single.
29.2
1
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, Outside off, this is guided through point for a single.
29.1
0
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, Flat and on middle, Nissanka blocks it out.
29
over
29 | 20 Runs | HH: 228/1
28.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, Too full and outside off, this is knocked to cover. 20 runs off the over.
28.5
6
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, SIX! This is full and outside off, Mendis launches it over mid off and it again hits the ropes. Third umpire is again in action and this time it is clearly a six.
28.4
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller and outside off, Nissanka hits it over deep cover for a single.
28.3
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, Very full and wide of off, Mendis dabs it to third man for a single.
28.2
6
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, SIX! WOW! Shorter and down leg, Mendis just pulls it nonchalantly over fine leg for a biggie. No need to check this one.
28.1
6
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Kusal Mendis, SIX! That's six! Shorter and on middle, Mendis pulls it flat and to deep mid-wicket. Went flat and hits the cushion. Hard one for the third umpire to make a decision. Touch and go and he deems it is a six.
28
over
28 | 3 Runs | HH: 208/1
27.6
1
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, On middle, this is hit to long on for a single.
27.5
1
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, CENTURY! What a series Pathum Nissanka is having. His 5th ton in the ODI! Full and on middle, this is nudged to square leg for one. The crowd is on their feet to appreciate the knock.
27.4
1
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, Mendis hits it to point for a single. Nissanka on 99 now.
27.3
0
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, Again! Too full and on middle, this is clipped to mid-wicket.
27.2
0
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, On middle, this is hit to mid-wicket.
27.1
0
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, Fuller and on middle, this is flicked to mid-wicket.
27
over
27 | 16 Runs | HH: 205/1
26.6
2
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, Outside off, Nissanka drives it to sweeper cover who misfield and allows the batters to get back for the second.
26.5
1
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Kusal Mendis, A single as Mendis pushes it to long off.
26.4
1
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, Full and on off, this is driven to long off for one.
26.3
4
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! No way Nissanka was going to miss. Too full and outside off, Nissanka smashes it down the ground for four.
26.3
1
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, Goes full and on middle, Nissanka pushes it to cover. Sharafuddin Ashraf has now overstepped. Crime if a spinner does.
26.2
1
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Kusal Mendis, Rotates the strike with a single to long on.
26.1
6
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Kusal Mendis, SIX! Launched! Flighted on middle, Mendis reads the spin, gets low and tonks it over long on for a biggie.
26
over
26 | 2 Runs | HH: 189/1
25.6
0
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, Pathum Nissanka goes back and blocks this length ball on the deck.
25.5
1
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, Flatter and on middle, Mendis punches it to long on for one more.
25.4
0
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, Flighted on middle, Mendis keeps it out.
25.3
0
Mohammad Nabi to Kusal Mendis, Too full and on middle, Mendis blocks it out.
25.2
1
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, Flat and on middle, drilled to long on for a single.
25.1
0
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, On middle, this is blocked out.
25
over
25 | 9 Runs | HH: 187/1
24.6
1
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, 9 runs of this one. Around off, this is driven to long off for one.
24.5
1
Qais Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, Drops it short and on middle, Mendis pulls it flat and through mid-wicket for one.
24.4
2
Qais Ahmad to Kusal Mendis, Flat and on middle, Mendis nudges it to square leg for a single. Noor Ahmad with a poor throw as it bounces near the keeper and they take one more.
24.3
1
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, A single now as Nissanka plays it to long off. He is into the 90s now.
24.2
0
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller and on middle, eased to mid on.
24.1
4
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Nissanka keeps knocking around. Outside off, this is punched through covers for a bounndary.
24
over
24 | 5 Runs | HH: 178/1
23.6
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Kusal Mendis, Slides it on the pads, Mendis sweeps it to short fine leg.
23.5
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Kusal Mendis, Outside off, Mendis cuts it to point.
23.4
1
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, On off, this is pushed to long off for a single.
23.3
4
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Poor from the bowler. Bowls it short and asks for the punishment. Nissanka pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
23.2
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, Tossed up on off, Nissanka defends it out.
23.1
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, Tossed up on middle, Nissanka blocks.
Kusal Mendis walks to the middle.
23
over
23 | 8 Runs | HH: 173/1
22.6
W
Qais Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, OUT! Nervous 90s for Avishka Fernando as he goes. A slow walk for him! Floated, outside off. Avishka Fernando tries to loft it over extra cover but mistimes and hits it straight in the hands of Sharafuddin Ashraf inside the ring. Avishka Fernando has done his job. Deserved a ton though.
22.5
0
Qais Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, Tossed up on off, Avishka Fernando prods and blocks.
22.4
0
Qais Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, On middle, this is blocked out.
22.3
4
Qais Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, FOUR! Avishka Fernando moves into the 90s. Flatter and outside off. Avishka Fernando cuts it late past point and it races to the fence.
22.2
4
Qais Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, FOUR! Hit away! Shorter and on leg, Avishka Fernando goes back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
22.1
0
Qais Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, A low dipping full toss on off, Avishka Fernando cuts it to point.
22
over
22 | 8 Runs | HH: 165/0
21.6
0
Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, On middle, this is blocked out.
21.5
0
Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Length ball, outside off, Nissanka looks to push but it shapes away late.
21.4
1
Fareed Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, Around off, this is pushed to covers for a single.
21.3
1
Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Outside off, this is guided through point for a single.
21.2
1
Fareed Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, Angles it on off, this is dabbed to third man for a single.
21.1
4
Fareed Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, FOUR! Not where he intended but gets the result. Fuller and on middle, Avishka Fernando looks to heave but toe ends his shot down the ground for four.
21.1
1
Fareed Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, No ball! Afghanistan all over the place. A booming full toss, wide of off, Avishka Fernando leaves and a no ball is called.
21
over
21 | 13 Runs | HH: 157/0
20.6
4
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Floated, outside off, Nissanka looks to sweep but bottom edges and it nutmegs the keeper and rolls down for a boundary.
20.5
6
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, SIX! 150 up for the hosts now and looks in no mood to stop. Flighted on middle, Nissanka comes down the track and tonks it over long on for a biggie.
20.4
2
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, A length ball, outside off. Nissanka knocks it through covers for a brace.
20.3
0
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, On middle, this is blocked out.
20.2
1
Qais Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, Floated, full and outside off, Avishka Fernando lofts it over to long off for a single.
20.1
0
Qais Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, This is full and outside off, it is driven to point.
20
over
20 | 10 Runs | HH: 144/0
19.6
2
Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Two to end amother big over. On middle, this is nudged on the leg side for two.
19.5
0
Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Around off, blocked.
19.4
1
Fareed Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, A single as this is pushed through covers.
19.3
6
Fareed Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, SIX! That is a lovely pick up shot. On middle, this is flicked stylishly over the square leg fence for a biggie.
19.2
1
Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Shorter and on off, this is punched through covers for one.
19.1
0
Fareed Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Around off, good length. Kept out.
19
over
19 | 3 Runs | HH: 134/0
18.6
1
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, On middle, this is flicked through square leg for one.
18.5
1
Qais Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, Fuller and on off, this is eased through covers for one.
18.4
0
Qais Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, On middle, kept out.
18.3
0
Qais Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, On off, this is pushed to cover.
18.2
0
Qais Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, Around off, this is punched to cover.
18.1
1
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, This is hit through covers for one.
18
over
18 | 13 Runs | HH: 131/0
17.6
0
Mohammad Nabi to Avishka Fernando, On off, kept out.
17.5
2
Mohammad Nabi to Avishka Fernando, Two. On middle, this is worked with soft hands on the leg side for two.
17.4
6
Mohammad Nabi to Avishka Fernando, SIX! Over the fence. The slog sweep is out. He picks it from outside off, with the turn and over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
17.3
0
Mohammad Nabi to Avishka Fernando, Around off, this is punched to cover.
17.2
1
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, A single as this is pushed down to long on.
17.1
4
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR MORE! On middle, this is swept through square leg and the ball races away to the fence.
17
over
17 | 6 Runs | HH: 118/0
16.6
0
Qais Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, On middle, kept out.
16.5
0
Qais Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, Around off, this is pushed to cover.
16.4
0
Qais Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, Tossed up on off, blocked.
16.3
1
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, Follows the boundary with one as this is nudged on the leg side.
16.2
4
Qais Ahmad to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Lanka are cruising along here. On middle, fuller. Nissanka plays the slog sweep and hits it over mid-wicket.
16.1
1
Qais Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, Tossed up on off, this is pushed down to long off for one.
16
over
16 | 7 Runs | HH: 112/0
15.6
2
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, Another two! On middle, this is worked between square leg and mid-wicket. Two taken.
15.5
4
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Tickled away. Nice and fine. A little too straight. This is clipped past short fine leg and it races away.
15.4
0
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, Around off, pushed through. Blocked.
15.3
1
Mohammad Nabi to Avishka Fernando, Works it with the turn through square leg for one.
15.2
0
Mohammad Nabi to Avishka Fernando, On off, this is pushed to cover.
15.1
0
Mohammad Nabi to Avishka Fernando, Flatter and on middle, this is tucked to mid-wicket.
15
over
15 | 5 Runs | HH: 105/0
14.6
1
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Avishka Fernando, Flat and outside off, this is knocked to point for a single.
14.5
2
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Avishka Fernando, Flighted, outside off. Avishka Fernando lofts it with the spin to the left of long off who cuts it off and saves two.
14.4
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Avishka Fernando, On the pads, Avishka Fernando keeps it out.
14.3
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Avishka Fernando, On middle, this is blocked out.
14.2
1
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, Around off, this is pushed to covers for a single.
14.1
1
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Avishka Fernando, Fuller and on off, Avishka Fernando lofts it to long off for a single.
14
over
14 | 3 Runs | HH: 100/0
13.6
0
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, Tossed up on middle, this is clipped to mid-wicket. Mohammad Nabi is bowling well but needs some support.
13.5
1
Mohammad Nabi to Avishka Fernando, Fuller and on middle, eased to long on for a single. 100 up for the hosts.
13.4
1
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, Outside off, Nissanka strokes it to covers for a single.
13.3
0
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, Tossed up on off, it is flicked to mid-wicket.
13.2
0
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, Flat and on middle, this is blocked out.
13.1
1
Mohammad Nabi to Avishka Fernando, Full and on middle, drilled to long on for a single.
13
over
13 | 10 Runs | HH: 97/0
12.6
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, Well bowled! More of this needed! Flights it on middle, it lands and spins away. Nissanka looks to push it away but misses and it whizzes past the edge.
12.5
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller and outside off, this is driven back to the bowler.
12.4
1
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Avishka Fernando, Outside off, this is hit to sweeper cover for one.
12.3
1
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, This one comes in with the arm. Nissanka chops it to point for a single.
12.2
2
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, Drags his length back and bowls it on middle, Nissanka pulls it over mid-wicket for a couple more.
12.1
6
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, SIX! Sri Lanka doesn't want to lose the intent. Tossed up on middle. Nissanka skips down and smashes it down the ground for a biggie.
12
over
12 | 1 Runs | HH: 87/0
11.6
0
Mohammad Nabi to Avishka Fernando, Too full and on off, Avishka Fernando defends it out.
11.5
1
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, A single now as NIssanka works it to long on.
11.4
0
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, Tossed up on middle, Nissanka nudges it to square leg.
11.3
0
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, Floated on middle, Nissanka eases it back to Nabi.
11.2
0
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, QUICK SINGLE! Full and on off, this is punched to mid off for a single.
11.1
0
Mohammad Nabi to Pathum Nissanka, On middle, this is kept out.
11
over
11 | 3 Runs | HH: 86/0
10.6
1
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, Outside off, this is cut through point for a single.
10.5
1
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Avishka Fernando, Flat and around off, Avishka Fernando punches it through covers for a single.
10.4
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Avishka Fernando, Full and on off, defended out.
10.3
1
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, Slanting on middle, this is nudged to mid on for a quick single.
10.2
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, Angling on middle, this is played back to the bowler.
10.1
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, Tossed up on off, this is driven to cover.
Powerplay 2! Afghanistan can place 4 fielders outside the ring till the 40th over.
10
over
10 | 12 Runs | HH: 83/0
9.6
0
Fareed Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, A length ball, around off, Avishka Fernando defends it out.
9.5
0
Fareed Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, On middle, Avishka Fernando defends it out.
9.4
6
Fareed Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, SIX! That is picked up so well. 50 up for Avishka Fernando! The crowd is enjoying it. On the hips this time and Avishka Fernando hits it behind square leg for a biggie. Puts his helmet over his bat and celebrates.
9.3
0
Fareed Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, Around off, same length and Avishka Fernando punches it to cover.
9.2
6
Fareed Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, SIX! Delicious sound of the blade. Short of a length and on middle, Avishka Fernando pulls it and it goes all the way over mid-wicket for a biggie.
9.1
0
Fareed Ahmad to Avishka Fernando, On middle on a length, Avishka Fernando blocks.
9
over
9 | 8 Runs | HH: 71/0
8.6
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, A dot to end as Nissanka prods and blocks.
8.5
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, Flat and outside off, Nissanka punches it to cover.
8.4
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller and on off, this is blocked out.
8.3
4
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! AND AGAIN! Just a tad short and angling on leg. Nissanka goes back and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary. Picks the length well.
8.2
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, Tossed up on middle, Nissanka defends it on the front foot.
8.1
4
Sharafuddin Ashraf to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Greets him with a boundary. Drops it short and outside off, this is pulled over mid-wicket.
Sharafuddin Ashraf is into the attack.
8
over
8 | 13 Runs | HH: 63/0
7.6
4
Azmatullah Omarzai to Avishka Fernando, FOUR! Afghanistan need a change. Shorter and outside off. Avishka Fernando cuts it aerially and over point for a boundary. 13 runs off the over.
7.5
4
Azmatullah Omarzai to Avishka Fernando, FOUR! Yet another wonderful shot. Pitched up, outside off, Avishka Fernando leans and creams it through covers for a boundary.
7.4
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Outside off, this is dabbed to short third man for a quick single.
7.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller and outside off, this is pushed to point.
7.2
4
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Nissanka wants one for the picture as well. Length ball, outside off, this is punched through covers and it races to the fence.
7.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Full and on off, defended.
7
over
7 | 14 Runs | HH: 50/0
6.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Avishka Fernando, Length and on off, Avishka Fernando blocks it.
6.5
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Avishka Fernando, FOUR! That is beautiful! That should be framed. Short in length and around off. Avishka Fernando punches off the back foot through covers for a boundary.
6.4
6
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Avishka Fernando, SIX! This is short and on leg, fine leg was in but doesn't matter as Avishka Fernando pulls it over the ropes for a biggie.
6.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Avishka Fernando, Full and outside off, skids on. Avishka Fernando pushes it to backward point.
6.2
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Avishka Fernando, FOUR! Flicked away! Anything on the pads and it is hit away! On the pads, this is hit over mid on for a boundary.
6.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Avishka Fernando, A length ball, outside off, Avishka Fernando drives it well but finds point.
6
over
6 | 4 Runs | HH: 36/0
5.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, On a length and on middle, Nissanka blocks it out.
5.5
4
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Nicely driven! Very full and on middle, Nissanka leans and drives it down through mid on for a boundary.
5.4
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Outside off again, Nissanka knocks it to mid off.
5.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, A length ball, outside off, this is punched to cover.
5.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, On middle, this is blocked out.
5.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, A huge appeal for LBW but turned down. Afghanistan take it upstairs. No bat on it. Ball Tracking shows it misses the stumps by a long way. On a length and around middle, angles it in. Nissanka hops to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.
5
over
5 | 8 Runs | HH: 32/0
4.6
2
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Avishka Fernando, On a length and on middle, this is flicked through square leg for a couple of runs.
4.5
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Avishka Fernando, FOUR! On a length and outside off, shapes in. Avishka Fernando looks to push but edges it fine to the left of the keeper who dives but gets only fingertips on it. It rolls past for four. The keeper looks in lot of pain. Might be not able to continue anymore as Rahmanullah Gurbaz rushes to pad up.
4.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Avishka Fernando, On a length and on middle and leg, shapes in. Avishka Fernando misses his flick. An appeal for LBW but might be going down.
4.3
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller and on middle, this is flicked to square leg for a single.
4.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, On middle, this is blocked out.
4.2
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, Wide! Slides it down the leg side. Nissanka misses his flick.
4.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, A length ball, around off, Nissanka defends it out on the deck.
4
over
4 | 1 Runs | HH: 24/0
3.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Avishka Fernando, Goes full and on middle, Avishka Fernando plays it back to the bowler.
3.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Avishka Fernando, On off, this is defended out.
3.4
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, A length ball on off, shapes in. Nissanka tucks it to square leg for one.
3.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Too full and wide of off, this is pushed to cover.
3.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Length and on off, Nissanka defends it out.
3.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Shorter and outside off, shapes away. Nissanka shoulders arms.
3
over
3 | 6 Runs | HH: 23/0
2.6
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Avishka Fernando, FOUR! Whipped away! Fuller and swinging on middle, Avishka Fernando uses the angle and plays it over mid-wicket for four runs.
2.5
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, On middle, Nissanka flicks it to square leg for a quick single.
2.4
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Avishka Fernando, Full and on off, this is pushed to covers for a single.
2.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Avishka Fernando, Around off, this is kept out.
2.2
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Avishka Fernando, On middle, this is defended out.
2.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Avishka Fernando, A length ball on leg, Avishka Fernando misses his clip and gets hit on the pads,
2
over
2 | 11 Runs | HH: 17/0
1.6
2
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Fuller and slanting on the pads, Nissanka whips it behind square on the leg side for a couple.
1.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Length and shaping around off, Nissanka makes a solid block.
1.4
4
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! Slapped away! A length ball, outside off, Nissanka crunches it through cover-point for a boundary.
1.3
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Pathum Nissanka, Short in length and outside off, nips in. Nissanka looks to push at it but misses.
1.2
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Avishka Fernando, A length ball on off, Avishka Fernando punches it to covers for a single.
1.1
4
Azmatullah Omarzai to Avishka Fernando, FOUR! Avishka Fernando is off the mark as well. Fuller and on middle, this is flicked through square leg for a boundary.
Azmatullah Omarzai to bowl now.
1
over
1 | 6 Runs | HH: 6/0
0.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, Goes full and on middle, Nissanka defends it out.
0.5
2
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, A length ball on middle, Nissanka flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple more.
0.4
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, A length ball on off, this is defended.
0.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, On a length and on middle, this is blocked out.
0.2
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, FOUR! OFF THE MARK! This is full and outside off, Nissanka looks to drive but edges it to fine leg for a boundary.
0.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi to Pathum Nissanka, A length ball on middle, Nissanka blocks it out.
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01
st Innings
Afghanistan
It was raining for a while but the covers have been removed now as the rain has disappeared. We should be back with chase shortly.
..THE CHASE...
Sri Lanka will be really happy with how things have ended. The start wasn't that good, Dilshan Madushanka in particular had a really bad day at the office but the others made up for him. Dunith Wellalage and Akila Dananjaya bowled in tandem and stopped the run flow at numerous times. Pramod Madushan and Avishka Fernando were brilliant too. This is a chaseable total. The bowlers have done well to restrict Afghanistan to a par total and it is upto the batters to do the job! Can Sri Lanka make it 3-0 or Afghanistan will avoid the whitewash?
Very early to say but Afghanistan have left around 25- 30 runs out in the middle. The way they started, 300 looked very much possible but yet again the lower-order collapsed just like they did in the last game. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 17 runs off the first over and gave a blistering start to his team. He played with intent and scored a couple of brilliant shots but fell 2 short of his fifty. The baton though was passed to Rahmat Shah who played a composed innings of 65. Then there was the stand between Azmatullah Omarzai and Ikram Alikhil, both added around 50 runs but fell just when it was time to accelerate. Mohammad Nabi was the last hope but he too didn't make a big difference.
48.2
over
48.2 | 6 Runs |
HH: 266/10
48.2
W
Pramod Madushan to Qais Ahmad, OUT! GONE! Qais Ahmad goes for the same shot but Pramod Madushan removes all the pace from it, this is hit high and to deep mid-wicket where Sadeera Samarawickrama takes it.
48.1
6
Pramod Madushan to Qais Ahmad, SIX! WOW! That was out of the middle. Very full and wide of off. Ahmad slog-sweeps it over mid-wicket for a biggie. A couple of more is what needed.
48
over
48 | 4 Runs |
HH: 260/9
47.6
0
Asitha Fernando to Fazalhaq Farooqi, Very full and on middle, Farooqi survives as he blocks it.
47.5
0
Asitha Fernando to Fazalhaq Farooqi, A surprised bumper on middle, Farooqi somehow gets his bat tin the middle and it goes off the splice to third man. No run.
47.4
0
Asitha Fernando to Fazalhaq Farooqi, Very full and outside off, Fazalhaq Farooqi blocks it out.
Fazalhaq Farooqi is the last man in.
47.3
W
Asitha Fernando to Fareed Ahmad, OUT! BOWLED! Asitha Fernando has the last laugh. A yorker, around middle and off. Fareed is late to get his bat down and gets a bottom edge back onto the stumps.
47.2
4
Asitha Fernando to Fareed Ahmad, FOUR! This is full and outside off, Fareed swings and hits it through point, past the diving fielder for a boundary.
47.1
0
Asitha Fernando to Fareed Ahmad, A yorker, just outside off. Fareed looks to play at it but misses.
47
over
47 | 6 Runs |
HH: 256/8
46.6
1
Pramod Madushan to Fareed Ahmad, On a length and on off, Fareed punches it to covers for a single.
46.5
0
Pramod Madushan to Fareed Ahmad, Length and on middle, this is blocked out.
46.4
W
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Nabi, OUT! GONE! This will make a lot of difference to the scoreboard. A full toss on middle, almost a freebie but Nabi doesn't time well and hits it to deep mid-wicket where Sadeera Samarawickrama takes a sitter.
46.3
1
Pramod Madushan to Qais Ahmad, A slower length ball on off, this is pushed to long off for a single.
46.2
4
Pramod Madushan to Qais Ahmad, FOUR! Crucial runs. Very full and on middle, Ahmad flicks it through square leg for a boundary.
46.1
W
Pramod Madushan to Sharafuddin Ashraf, OUT! GONE! This is full and outside off. Ashraf gets underneath and smashes it to long off. Charith Asalanka judges the flight well and takes it above his head. Afghanistan yet again looking shaky with the bat.
46
over
46 | 10 Runs |
HH: 250/6
45.6
1
Akila Dananjaya to Sharafuddin Ashraf, This is full and on off, Ashraf works it to long off for a single.
45.5
0
Akila Dananjaya to Sharafuddin Ashraf, Flat and outside off, Ashraf slaps it straight to cover.
45.4
0
Akila Dananjaya to Sharafuddin Ashraf, Tossed up on off, this is defended out.
45.3
0
Akila Dananjaya to Sharafuddin Ashraf, On middle, this is blocked out.
45.3
2
Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Nabi, Wide! Spills it full and down leg, Nabi misses his sweep. The keeper dives and throws it at the bower's end as Ashraf was off his mark but the replay shows he had his bat in.
45.2
6
Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Nabi, SIX! FLAT ONE! Fuller and around off. Nabi makes a bit of room and thumps it down to long off for a biggie.
45.1
1
Akila Dananjaya to Sharafuddin Ashraf, This is full and on middle, Ashraf toe ends his heave to deep square leg for one.
45
over
45 | 5 Runs |
HH: 240/6
44.6
1
Asitha Fernando to Sharafuddin Ashraf, Very full and outside off, this is driven to covers for a single.
44.5
0
Asitha Fernando to Sharafuddin Ashraf, A full toss, around off, Ashraf hits it straight to short third man.
44.4
1
Asitha Fernando to Mohammad Nabi, Fuller and outside off, Nabi carves it to backward point for a single.
44.3
1
Asitha Fernando to Sharafuddin Ashraf, Very full and on middle, Ashraf pushes it to mid off for a single.
Sharafuddin Ashraf walks in next.
44.2
W
Asitha Fernando to Azmatullah Omarzai, OUT! BOWLED! Sri Lanka are doing a massive job here to put late pressure! A yorker right on the base of middle. Omarzai shuffles across to paddle but misses. Might have hit the boots as it rolls back onto the stumps. Sri Lanka could keep Afghanistan under 270 which would be a tremendous job.
44.1
2
Asitha Fernando to Azmatullah Omarzai, Very full and outside off, Omarzai smashes it down to long off and comes back for the second.
44
over
44 | 2 Runs |
HH: 235/5
43.6
1
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai, A single to end the over as Omarzai plays it to long on.
43.5
0
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai, On off and this one spins away. Omarzai slaps it to cover.
43.4
1
Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Nabi, Fuller and on middle, this is swept to deep square leg for a single.
43.3
0
Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Nabi, A googly now, around leg, Nabi tucks it to mid-wicket.
43.2
0
Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Nabi, Tossed up on middle, Nabi punches it back to the bowler.
43.1
0
Akila Dananjaya to Mohammad Nabi, Full and on middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.
43
over
43 | 4 Runs |
HH: 233/5
42.6
0
Asitha Fernando to Azmatullah Omarzai, Well bowled! A yorker, tailing on leg, Omarzai backsaway to push but misses.
42.5
1
Asitha Fernando to Mohammad Nabi, Avishka Fernando can't grip the ball. A full toss, outside off and this is hit to deep point for one.
42.4
0
Asitha Fernando to Mohammad Nabi, A full toss on off, Nabi plays it straight to covers. He missed out there.
42.3
1
Asitha Fernando to Azmatullah Omarzai, A full toss on middle, this is hit to long on for a single.
42.2
1
Asitha Fernando to Mohammad Nabi, Fuller and on middle, this is tucked to deep square leg for one.
42.1
1
Asitha Fernando to Azmatullah Omarzai, On middle, this is hit to long on for a single. Azmatullah Omarzai continues to have a brilliant series. Fifty for him now.
42
over
42 | 2 Runs |
HH: 229/5
41.6
1
Dunith Wellalage to Azmatullah Omarzai, A single to end the over as Omarzai hits it to sweeper. Excellent stuff from Dunith Wellalage who ends his spell with two wickets.
41.5
1
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Nabi, Very full and outside off, Nabi smashes it through covers for a single.
41.4
0
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Nabi, Around off, Nabi knocks it to covers this titme. Another dot.
41.3
0
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Nabi, Flat and on middle, sticks into the surface. Nabi looks to flick but gets a leading edge to cover. Omarzai wants a single but is sent back on time.
41.2
0
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Nabi, Flat and around off, Nabi punches it late but to short third.
41.1
0
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Nabi, Tossed up on middle, Nabi defends it out.
41
over
41 | 3 Runs |
HH: 227/5
40.6
1
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Nabi, Fuller and on off, this is pushed to long off for a single.
40.5
0
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Nabi, Length and on middle, this is blocked out.
40.4
1
Pramod Madushan to Azmatullah Omarzai, An easy single as Omarzai pushes it to mid off.
40.3
1
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Nabi, A length ball on middle, drilled to long on for a single.
40.2
0
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Nabi, A yorker on middle, Nabi plays it straight down but hits the stumps instead.
40.1
0
Pramod Madushan to Mohammad Nabi, Fuller and on middle, Nabi plays it to the left of the bowler who makes a diving stop.
Final powerplay! A total of five fielders are allowed outside the inner circle till the final ball.
40
over
40 | 4 Runs |
HH: 224/5
39.6
1
Dunith Wellalage to Mohammad Nabi, Fuller and on off, Nabi drives it to long off for a single.
Mohammad Nabi is the new man in.
39.5
W
Dunith Wellalage to Ikram Alikhil, OUT! BOWLED! Excellent stuff from Dunith Wellalage! Bowls it well wide of off, in the rough and it spins back in sharply. Ikram Alikhil goes back to cut but but is beaten and it brushes the flap of the pads and rolls onto the stumps. Timely wicket as these two added more than 50 in no time.
Is that out? Even the umpire is not sure and he sends it upstairs. Yup, Ikram Alikhil is bowled!
39.4
1
Dunith Wellalage to Azmatullah Omarzai, Flighted, outside off, this is driven to long off for a single.
39.3
1
Dunith Wellalage to Ikram Alikhil, Flat and on middle, Ikram Alikhil turns it to square leg for a single.
39.2
0
Dunith Wellalage to Ikram Alikhil, Angles it full and on middle, Ikram Alikhil nudges it to mid-wicket.
39.1
1
Dunith Wellalage to Azmatullah Omarzai, A single as this is hit to long off.
39
over
39 | 11 Runs |
HH: 220/4
38.6
1
Pramod Madushan to Azmatullah Omarzai, A length ball, outside off, Omarzai slaps it to cover who half-stops as it bounces in front of him and gives away a single.
38.5
1
Pramod Madushan to Ikram Alikhil, On the pads, this is flicked to mid-wicket for one.
38.5
1
Pramod Madushan to Ikram Alikhil, Goes for the slower bumper, outside off, Ikram Alikhil stands tall and lets it go. Wided.
38.4
1
Pramod Madushan to Azmatullah Omarzai, A yorker on middle and leg, Omarzai flicks it to mid-wicket.
38.3
1
Pramod Madushan to Ikram Alikhil, Fuller and outside off, this is driven through covers for one. These two have added 50-runs now.
38.2
0
Pramod Madushan to Ikram Alikhil, A length ball, around off, this is blocked.
38.1
6
Pramod Madushan to Ikram Alikhil, SIX! WOW! That is some shot from Ikram Alikhil! On a length and on middle, Ikram Alikhil plays with a straight bat down to long on and it goes all the way. Lofted shot.
Pramod Madushan is back on.
38
over
38 | 2 Runs |
HH: 209/4
37.6
1
Dunith Wellalage to Ikram Alikhil, Well outside off, this is slapped to covers for a single.
37.5
1
Dunith Wellalage to Azmatullah Omarzai, TAP AND RUN! On off, Omarzai drops it to covers for a quick single.
37.4
0
Dunith Wellalage to Azmatullah Omarzai, Tad short and around off, Omarzai goes back and cuts it straight to point.
37.3
0
Dunith Wellalage to Azmatullah Omarzai, Flat and on middle, Omarzai plays it to covers.
37.2
0
Dunith Wellalage to Azmatullah Omarzai, Full and on off, pushed to cover.
37.1
0
Dunith Wellalage to Azmatullah Omarzai, On off, this is played back to the bowler.
37
over
37 | 8 Runs |
HH: 207/4
36.6
0
Charith Asalanka to Ikram Alikhil, Tossed up on middle, this is blocked out.
36.5
1
Charith Asalanka to Azmatullah Omarzai, Tossed up on the pads, Omarzai turns it to square leg for one more.
36.4
1
Charith Asalanka to Ikram Alikhil, A single now as Ikram Alikhil works it to long on.
36.3
1
Charith Asalanka to Azmatullah Omarzai, On the pads, this is flicked to deep square leg for one.
36.2
4
Charith Asalanka to Azmatullah Omarzai, FOUR! Through the gap! Flat and outside off, Omarzai makes room and cuts it through cover and mid off for four.
36.1
1
Charith Asalanka to Ikram Alikhil, Flat and outside off, bounces a bit as Ikram Alikhil chips it down to long off for a single. 200 up!
36
over
36 | 3 Runs |
HH: 199/4
35.6
0
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai, Fuller and outside off, Omarzai punches it back to the bowler.
35.5
1
Akila Dananjaya to Ikram Alikhil, Angling on off, this is worked to long off for a single.
35.4
1
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai, Flat and on off, Omarzai plays it through covers for one.
35.3
1
Akila Dananjaya to Ikram Alikhil, Tossed up on off, this is knocked through covers for one.
35.2
0
Akila Dananjaya to Ikram Alikhil, Angling on middle, this is turned to mid-wicket.
35.1
0
Akila Dananjaya to Ikram Alikhil, Full and on off, defended out.
35
over
35 | 5 Runs |
HH: 196/4
34.6
1
Charith Asalanka to Ikram Alikhil, Flat and on middle, this is nudged to deep square leg for a single.
34.5
1
Charith Asalanka to Azmatullah Omarzai, Too full and on middle, Omarzai flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.
34.4
1
Charith Asalanka to Ikram Alikhil, QUICKS SINGLE! Full and on off, Ikram Alikhil drops it to covers and runs across for a single.
34.3
1
Charith Asalanka to Azmatullah Omarzai, On the pads, this is nudged to deep mid-wicket for a single.
34.2
1
Charith Asalanka to Ikram Alikhil, Outside off, this is hit to deep cover for a single.
34.1
0
Charith Asalanka to Ikram Alikhil, Fuller and on off, Ikram Alikhil punches it to the right of the bowler.
34
over
34 | 6 Runs |
HH: 191/4
33.6
0
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai, Tossed up on off, Omarzai pushes it to covers.
33.5
1
Akila Dananjaya to Ikram Alikhil, Full and on middle, this is played to mid-wicket for a single.
33.4
4
Akila Dananjaya to Ikram Alikhil, FOUR! Floats it outside off. Ikram Alikhil chips it over covers and wide of long off. The fielder runs, slides but bumps over the ball, his legs touched the ropes in the process as well. Four.
33.3
0
Akila Dananjaya to Ikram Alikhil, Angling on middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.
33.2
0
Akila Dananjaya to Ikram Alikhil, Tossed up, outside off, Ikram Alikhil skips down and blocks it out.
33.1
1
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai, Fuller and outside off, Omarzai drags it to square leg for a single.
33
over
33 | 4 Runs |
HH: 185/4
32.6
0
Charith Asalanka to Ikram Alikhil, Fuller and on middle, this is defended again.
32.5
0
Charith Asalanka to Ikram Alikhil, Tossed up on middle, Ikram Alikhil goes back and blocks it out.
32.4
1
Charith Asalanka to Azmatullah Omarzai, Flat and outside off, this is cut to point for a quick single.
32.3
1
Charith Asalanka to Ikram Alikhil, A single now as this is hit to long on.
32.2
1
Charith Asalanka to Azmatullah Omarzai, Tossed up on off, Omarzai turns it to square leg for a quick single.
32.1
1
Charith Asalanka to Ikram Alikhil, Very full and on middle, Ikram Alikhil uses his feet and plays it to long on for a single.
32
over
32 | 4 Runs |
HH: 181/4
31.6
1
Akila Dananjaya to Ikram Alikhil, Slower through the air, outside off, this is knocked through covers for one.
31.5
1
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai, Fuller and on middle, this is clipped to mid-wicket for a single.
31.4
1
Akila Dananjaya to Ikram Alikhil, TAP AND RUN! Flat and around off, this is dropped to point for a single.
31.3
0
Akila Dananjaya to Ikram Alikhil, On off, this is defended out.
31.2
0
Akila Dananjaya to Ikram Alikhil, On middle, this is blocked out.
31.1
1
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai, Fuller and on middle, eased to long on for a single.
31
over
31 | 11 Runs |
HH: 177/4
30.6
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Ikram Alikhil, A yorker, around off, Ikram Alikhil jams it out back onto the deck.
It has gone really dark at the moment.
30.6
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Ikram Alikhil, Wide! Full and sliding down again. Ikram Alikhil lets it go. Turning out to be a long over.
30.5
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Ikram Alikhil, Fuller and on middle, Ikram Alikhil pushes it to cover.
30.4
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Ikram Alikhil, Fuller and outside off, it is driven to cover.
30.4
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Ikram Alikhil, Wide! Down the leg side, this is wided.
30.3
2
Dilshan Madushanka to Ikram Alikhil, Outside off, this is slapped through point for a couple of runs.
30.3
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Ikram Alikhil, Wide! Shorter and on middle, Ikram Alikhil sits.
30.2
4
Dilshan Madushanka to Ikram Alikhil, FOUR! Off the free hit! Short again, outside off, this is pulled over mid on for a boundary. Dilshan Madushanka is having a bad day at the office.
30.2
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Ikram Alikhil, No ball! A bumper on off, Ikram Alikhil sits under it. A no ball is called as Dilshan Madushanka overstepped.
30.1
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Azmatullah Omarzai, Length and on off, Omarzai punches it to cover for one.
30
over
30 | 2 Runs |
HH: 166/4
29.6
0
Dunith Wellalage to Ikram Alikhil, On middle, this is blocked out.
Ikram Alikhil walks in next.
29.5
W
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, OUT! LBW! Shah has been given LBW out but he reviews it. Might be due to the height. This is full and around middle and off. Shah steps across to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge shows no bat on this one. Ball Tracking shows THREE REDS. The ball stayed low enough to hit the stumps. Another batter goes while offering the sweep.
29.4
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, This one stays low, full and on middle, it is blocked.
29.3
1
Dunith Wellalage to Azmatullah Omarzai, Fuller and around off, Omarzai plays it through covers for one.
29.2
1
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, Flat and outside off, Shah slaps it to deep cover for a single.
29.1
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, Angling on middle, blocked.
29
over
29 | 11 Runs |
HH: 164/3
28.6
4
Dilshan Madushanka to Azmatullah Omarzai, FOUR! 8 runs of last 2, 11 overall! Dilshan Madushanka is not having a good time with the ball. Fuller and outside off, Omarzai creams it through covers for a boundary.
28.5
4
Dilshan Madushanka to Azmatullah Omarzai, FOUR! Well played! This is short and on middle, Omarzai waits and plays it late over the keeper for a boundary.
28.4
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Azmatullah Omarzai, Bowls it very full and on middle, Omarzai quicky digs it out back to the bowler.
28.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Azmatullah Omarzai, Rolls his finger on this one, length and on off, Omarzai pushes it to point.
28.3
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Azmatullah Omarzai, Too short this time on middle, Omarzai lets it go for a wide.
28.2
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmat Shah, Length and on top of off, this is pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.
28.1
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Azmatullah Omarzai, Outside off, this is guided to third man for a single.
28
over
28 | 8 Runs |
HH: 153/3
27.6
1
Dunith Wellalage to Azmatullah Omarzai, This is full and on middle, eased to long on for a single.
27.5
1
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, Too full and on off, Shah plays it to long off for a single.
27.4
1
Dunith Wellalage to Azmatullah Omarzai, Angles it on middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket for one.
27.3
4
Dunith Wellalage to Azmatullah Omarzai, FOUR! 150 up! Tad short and outside off, Omarzai steps across and cuts it through point and it races to the fence.
27.2
1
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, This is full and on middle, Shah sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
27.1
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, Flatter and outside off, Shah slaps it to point.
27
over
27 | 2 Runs |
HH: 145/3
26.6
0
Pramod Madushan to Azmatullah Omarzai, Ends the over with a short one on middle, Omarzai looks to pull but misses.
26.5
1
Pramod Madushan to Rahmat Shah, A full toss on middle, Shah tucks it to square leg for a single.
26.4
0
Pramod Madushan to Rahmat Shah, This is full and outside off, Shah drives it to cover who collects it on a bounce.
26.3
0
Pramod Madushan to Rahmat Shah, A length ball, outside off, Shah knocks it to point.
26.2
0
Pramod Madushan to Rahmat Shah, On a length and on middle, Shah punches it to mid on.
26.1
1
Pramod Madushan to Azmatullah Omarzai, On the pads, this is clipped to deep square leg for a single.
26
over
26 | 4 Runs |
HH: 143/3
25.6
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, Tossed up on middle, this is blocked out.
25.5
1
Dunith Wellalage to Azmatullah Omarzai, Another single as Omarzai plays it to long off.
25.4
1
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, On middle, this is worked to long off for a single.
25.3
1
Dunith Wellalage to Azmatullah Omarzai, Full and on off, pushed to long off for a single.
25.2
0
Dunith Wellalage to Azmatullah Omarzai, Angling on middle, blocked out.
25.1
1
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, Fuller and outside off, Shah uses his feet and punches it past the bowler to long off for one.
25
over
25 | 6 Runs |
HH: 139/3
24.6
0
Pramod Madushan to Azmatullah Omarzai, Shorter and outside off, Omarzai goes for the pull but misses.
24.5
1
Pramod Madushan to Rahmat Shah, Outside off, this is punched through covers for a single.
24.4
4
Pramod Madushan to Rahmat Shah, FOUR! Past the fielder. On a length and outside off, Shah crunches it through point, to the left of the man for four.
24.3
0
Pramod Madushan to Rahmat Shah, Fuller and on off, this is played to mid off.
24.2
1
Pramod Madushan to Azmatullah Omarzai, This is on top of off, it is played through point for one.
24.1
0
Pramod Madushan to Azmatullah Omarzai, A length ball, outside off, Omarzai pushes it to cover.
24
over
24 | 7 Runs |
HH: 133/3
23.6
0
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmat Shah, Flat and outside off, Shah punches it to point.
23.5
1
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai, Tossed up on middle, Omarzai plays it to long on for a single.
23.4
1
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmat Shah, Fuller and on middle, this is hit to long on for asingle.
23.3
4
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmat Shah, FOUR! Helped away! Slants it on the pads, Shah tickles it to fine leg for a boundary. Fifty for Shah! A fine knock from Shah and will hope to convert into a big one.
23.2
0
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmat Shah, Tossed up on off, Shah defends it out.
23.1
1
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai, Flighted on middle, this is played to long on for a single.
23
over
23 | 7 Runs |
HH: 126/3
22.6
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.
22.5
6
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, SIX! MASSIVE! This is short and outside off, sits nicely for Shah who pulls it hard over mid-wicket for a biggie.
22.4
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, Full and around off, Shah blocks.
22.3
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, A slower length ball on middle, this is knocked to cover.
22.2
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, On off, this is kept out.
22.1
1
Asitha Fernando to Azmatullah Omarzai, A length ball, around off, Omarzai punches it through point for a single.
22
over
22 | 9 Runs |
HH: 119/3
21.6
1
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai, Flat and outside off, Omarzai knocks it through point for a single.
21.5
1
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmat Shah, Fuller and on middle, worked to long on for one more.
21.4
1
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai, A googly on middle, Omarzai punches it to long on for a single.
21.3
1
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmat Shah, Tossed up on off, Shah plays it to point for a single.
21.2
4
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmat Shah, FOUR! That was not a good ball. A juicy full toss on middle, Shah drives it through covers for a boundary.
21.1
1
Akila Dananjaya to Azmatullah Omarzai, Outside off, this is worked to long on for a single.
21
over
21 | 2 Runs |
HH: 110/3
20.6
1
Asitha Fernando to Azmatullah Omarzai, Off the edge but falls safely. Asitha Fernando serves it short again on middle, Omarzai goes for the pull but not convincingly. Edges it over square leg and well far away from deep square leg.
20.5
0
Asitha Fernando to Azmatullah Omarzai, A bumper on middle and leg. Omarzai ducks under it.
20.4
0
Asitha Fernando to Azmatullah Omarzai, Fuller and outside off, Omarzai chops it to point.
20.3
0
Asitha Fernando to Azmatullah Omarzai, A low full toss on off, Omarzai pushes it to mid off.
20.2
1
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, Outside off, Shah punches it through covers for a single.
20.1
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, Length and on middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket.
Azmatullah Omarzai walks to the middle.
20
over
20 | 3 Runs |
HH: 108/3
19.6
W
Akila Dananjaya to Hashmatullah Shahidi, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Akila Dananjaya has another one. Flights it full and outside off, spins away this time. Shahidi prods across to defend but edges it to first slip where Pathum Nissanka takes it well. Sri Lanka making a fine comeback here.
19.5
2
Akila Dananjaya to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Fuller and outside off, Shahidi strokes it through covers for a couple more.
19.4
0
Akila Dananjaya to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Around off, this is pushed to cover.
19.3
0
Akila Dananjaya to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Slants it on middle, Shahidi blocks.
19.2
1
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmat Shah, This is full and outside off, Shah drives it through covers for a single.
19.1
0
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmat Shah, Too full and around off, Shah defends.
19
over
19 | 6 Runs |
HH: 105/2
18.6
1
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, Outside off, this is knocked through covers for a single.
18.5
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, A length ball, outside off, Shah punches it to cover.
18.4
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, Length and on middle, this is defended.
18.3
4
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, FOUR! Off the edge! Short of a length and on middle, Shah looks to pull but top edges and it flies to fine leg for a boundary.
18.2
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, Length and on top of middle, this is blocked out.
18.1
1
Asitha Fernando to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Short of a length and on off, this is tapped to third man for one. 100 up!
18
over
18 | 5 Runs |
HH: 99/2
17.6
1
Akila Dananjaya to Hashmatullah Shahidi, Flat and outside off, Shahidi punches it through covers for a single.
17.5
1
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmat Shah, Full and on off, this is drilled down to long on for a single.
17.4
1
Akila Dananjaya to Hashmatullah Shahidi, On middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket for a single.
17.3
0
Akila Dananjaya to Hashmatullah Shahidi, This is full and on middle, it is pushed back to the bowler.
Hashmatullah Shahidi is the new man in.
17.2
W
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, OUT! BOWLED! Akila Dananjaya strikes and he is pumped up. Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes two short of his fifty. he was playing so so well. This is full and on leg, just like the previous ball but Rahmanullah Gurbaz goes for the sweep but misses and it rolls past him and clips the leg pole.
17.2
1
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, A googly, full and on the pads, Rahmanullah Gurbaz misses his clip.
17.1
1
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmat Shah, Fuller and ouside off, eased down to long on for a single.
17
over
17 | 3 Runs |
HH: 94/1
16.6
0
Janith Liyanage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Too full and outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz strokes it to point.
16.5
0
Janith Liyanage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Lack of pace on this one, outside off, this is punched to cover.
16.4
1
Janith Liyanage to Rahmat Shah, Length and on middle, this is eased to long on for a single.
16.3
1
Janith Liyanage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tad fuller and on middle, this is nudged to square leg for a single.
16.2
1
Janith Liyanage to Rahmat Shah, Fuller and on off, this is driven to mid off for a single.
16.1
0
Janith Liyanage to Rahmat Shah, A length ball, outside off, Shah punches it to point.
Drinks! A brilliant start for the visitors. They have done well so far with Rahmanullah Gurbaz through the actions. He has shown intent right away and looks all set for a big score. The pitch is good enough to score above 300 but Sri Lanka will look to restrict them much below the targeted total.
16
over
16 | 5 Runs |
HH: 91/1
15.6
0
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 5 runs off it. Flat and on middle, this is tucked to mid on.
15.5
0
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, A bit quicker and on middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks.
15.4
4
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, FOUR! Wonderful shot! Tossed up on middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz plays it through the line and over mid off for a boundary.
15.3
0
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angling on the pads, Rahmanullah Gurbaz keeps it out.
15.2
0
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tossed up on middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz plays it to the right of the bowler.
15.1
1
Akila Dananjaya to Rahmat Shah, Tossed up on middle, spins in. Shah tickles it to short fine leg for one.
Change. Akila Dananjaya is into the attack.
15
over
15 | 8 Runs |
HH: 86/1
14.6
1
Janith Liyanage to Rahmat Shah, On middle, this is punched to long on for a single.
14.5
0
Janith Liyanage to Rahmat Shah, A length ball, outside off, Shah slaps it straight to point.
14.4
4
Janith Liyanage to Rahmat Shah, FOUR! Class from Shah! Tad fuller and around off, Shah creams it down to long on for a boundary.
14.3
1
Janith Liyanage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, On a length and on middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
14.2
1
Janith Liyanage to Rahmat Shah, Outside off, this is dabbed to third man for a single.
14.1
1
Janith Liyanage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, A length ball, outside off, this is knocked through covers for one.
14
over
14 | 5 Runs |
HH: 78/1
13.6
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, This is full and on middle, a bit of angle and Rahmanullah Gurbaz edges his push to fine leg for one.
13.5
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmat Shah, Shorter and on off, Shah pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
13.4
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, QUICK RUN! Full and on middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz tucks it close to square leg and calls for a single. Shah runs across but the throw comes in and hits him near the ribs. Magic spray is needed!
13.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Slower ball, this is on a length and on middle, Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks.
13.2
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmat Shah, A length ball on middle, this is nudged to mid-wicket for a single.
13.1
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Outside off, this is guided to third man for a single.
13
over
13 | 4 Runs |
HH: 73/1
12.6
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, Fuller and angling on middle, Shah flicks it to mid-wicket.
12.5
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, Tossed up on middle, this is defended out.
12.4
4
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, FOUR! Shah sees it is touch short and goes back quickly and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
12.3
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, Flatter and on middle, Shah goes back and defends it out.
12.2
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, This one comes with the arm, on middle, it is blocked out.
12.1
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, Too full and on off, Shah plays it back to the bowler.
12
over
12 | 3 Runs |
HH: 69/1
11.6
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmat Shah, Length ball, outside off, Shah knocks it through covers for a single.
11.5
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmat Shah, Short in length and on off, Shah blocks it out.
11.4
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmat Shah, Drops it short and around off. Shah tries to get on top of the bounce but is hurries with the pace on it. Fends it on the off side awkwardly.
11.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmat Shah, On middle, defended.
11.2
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Leg bye! Angling on the pads. Rahmanullah Gurbaz fends it on the leg side and calls for a single.
11.1
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmat Shah, Fuller and outside off, Shah drives it to sweeper for a single.
11
over
11 | 2 Runs |
HH: 66/1
10.6
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Just one of the over. Full and on middle, played back to the bowler.
10.5
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, This is full and on middle, it is eased to mid on.
10.4
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tossed up on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks it.
10.3
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angling on the pads, Rahmanullah Gurbaz blocks it out.
10.2
1
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, Spills it down leg. Shah looks to sweep but mistimes it to square leg for one.
10.1
1
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angling on middle, eased to long on for a single.
Powerplay 2 time! Now, 4 fielders are allowed outside the circle till the 40th over.
10
over
10 | 2 Runs |
HH: 64/1
9.6
0
Pramod Madushan to Rahmat Shah, This is full and on middle, Shah nudges it to mid-wicket.
9.5
0
Pramod Madushan to Rahmat Shah, On a length and on off, Shah defends it out.
9.4
1
Pramod Madushan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, On middle, this is hit to square leg for a single.
9.3
0
Pramod Madushan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, On middle, blocked out.
9.2
0
Pramod Madushan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, A length ball, outside off and it swings away. Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to poke it but misses.
9.1
0
Pramod Madushan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Full and on off, it is pushed to cover.
9.1
1
Pramod Madushan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Wide! Spills it down the leg side, left alone.
9
over
9 | 4 Runs |
HH: 62/1
8.6
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, Fuller and outside off, Shah pushes it to cover.
8.5
4
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, FOUR! First one for Shah! Short of a length and on middle, Shah pulls it over mid-wicket and it rolls to the fence.
8.4
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, This is full and on middle, Shah fends it to mid on.
8.3
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, On a length and on off, kept out.
8.2
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, On a length and on middle, Shah blocks.
8.1
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, Very full and angling on off, Shah pushes it to mid off.
8
over
8 | 6 Runs |
HH: 58/1
7.6
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tossed up on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz hits it back to Dunith Wellalage.
7.5
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tossed up on middle, this is blocked out.
7.4
4
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, FOUR! A lot of width outside off and Rahmanullah Gurbaz cuts it through point for a boundary.
7.3
1
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, Flat and outside off, Shah strokes it to long off for a single.
7.2
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, On middle, defended out.
7.1
1
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, On middle, this is nudged to square leg for a single.
7
over
7 | 9 Runs |
HH: 52/1
6.6
1
Asitha Fernando to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Full and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz pushes it to mid off for a quick single. Again, the running between the wickets doesn't look promising.
6.5
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, On middle, kept out.
6.4
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Goes full and outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz punches it to cover.
6.3
1
Asitha Fernando to Rahmat Shah, Short in length and on off, Shah looks to defend but inside edges it to fine leg for one.
6.2
1
Asitha Fernando to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 50 up for the visitors in quick time. On middle, this is hit to mid on for a quick single.
6.1
6
Asitha Fernando to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, SIX! BANG! This is full and outside off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz comes down the track and smashes it over long off for a biggie. He looks in mood.
6
over
6 | 4 Runs |
HH: 43/1
5.6
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, Too full and outside off, Shah leans and plays it to cover.
5.5
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, Flat and angling on middle, Shah knocks it to cover.
5.4
1
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tossed up on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz pushes it to the right of mid off for a single.
5.3
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Takes it on the full as Rahmanullah Gurbaz uses his feet, plays it back to the bowler.
5.2
0
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Flighted on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz pushes it to cover.
5.1
3
Dunith Wellalage to Rahmat Shah, THREE RUNS! Fuller and outside off, Shah punches it in the gap through covers for three runs. The fielder dives and saves a run.
Dunith Wellalage is into the attack.
5
over
5 | 3 Runs |
HH: 39/1
4.6
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Fuller and on off, Rahmanullah Gurbaz pushes it to point.
4.5
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Outside off, fuller, Rahmanullah Gurbaz keeps it out.
4.4
0
Asitha Fernando to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, JUST SHORT! A length ball, around the 5th stump. Rahmanullah Gurbaz looks to defend but outside edges it to first slip who collects it low but just on a bounce.
Rahmat Shah walks in next.
4.3
W
Asitha Fernando to Ibrahim Zadran, OUT! RUN OUT! Such a good start for Afghanistan but they lose a wicket in worst possible manner. Length and on off, Ibrahim Zadran punches it to the right of cover-point. Avishka Fernando dives, collects and throws at the bowler's end. One stump to aim and he hits it. Ibrahim Zadran gave up as he ran across.
4.2
1
Asitha Fernando to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, This is full and outside off, Gurbaz knocks it to cover who dives to his right and parries it to mid off for a single.
4.1
2
Asitha Fernando to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angling on the pads, this is clipped behind square on the leg side for a couple.
Asitha Fernando to bowl now.
4
over
4 | 12 Runs |
HH: 36/0
3.6
0
Pramod Madushan to Ibrahim Zadran, Length and outside off, this is punched to cover.
3.5
4
Pramod Madushan to Ibrahim Zadran, FOUR! This is not a good start from both the seamers. A bumper again on leg and Ibrahim Zadran just helps it on its way to fine leg for four.
3.4
0
Pramod Madushan to Ibrahim Zadran, A bumper, around leg, Ibrahim Zadran leaves.
3.3
4
Pramod Madushan to Ibrahim Zadran, FOUR! Not a good length from Pramod Madushan as this is pitched up, outside off and Ibrahim Zadran drives it through covers for a boundary. Afghanistan off a flier.
3.2
4
Pramod Madushan to Ibrahim Zadran, Four leg byes! A length ball, sliding on the pads. Ibrahim Zadran misses his flick and it rolls off the pads to fine leg for four.
3.1
0
Pramod Madushan to Ibrahim Zadran, A length ball, around off, Ibrahim Zadran blocks.
3
over
3 | 6 Runs |
HH: 24/0
2.6
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 6 runs of this over. On a length and on middle, Gurbaz turns it to square leg.
2.5
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, On the pads, this is tucked to mid-wicket.
2.4
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Ibrahim Zadran, Length and outside off, this is punched to covers for a single.
2.3
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Ibrahim Zadran, Length and on off, defended out.
2.2
4
Dilshan Madushanka to Ibrahim Zadran, FOUR! Flies away! Short of a length and outside off, Ibrahim Zadran flashes his blade and cuts it over first slip for a boundary.
2.1
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Outside off, this is guided to third man for a single.
2
over
2 | 1 Runs |
HH: 18/0
1.6
1
Pramod Madushan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Single of the last ball. Length ball on off, Gurbaz taps it to mid off and rotates the strike.
1.5
0
Pramod Madushan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Five dots now! Very full and on middle, swings away. Gurbaz uses his feet and drills it to mid on.
1.4
0
Pramod Madushan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, A length ball, angling on the pads. Gurbaz looks to flick this but misses and gets hit on the pads.
1.3
0
Pramod Madushan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, On a length and around off, Gurbaz punches it to cover.
1.2
0
Pramod Madushan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, This one is the outswinger, fuller and outside off, Gurbaz looks to drive it away but misses.
1.1
0
Pramod Madushan to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Full delivery on middle, Gurbaz eases it to mid on.
Pramod Madushan to bowl from the other end.
1
over
1 | 17 Runs |
HH: 17/0
0.6
1
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 17 runs of the first over. Great start! Fuller and on off, this is eased to mid off for a single.
0.5
4
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, FOUR! Fourth one! Lucky this time. A length ball on middle, Gurbaz looks to defend it but inside edges it to fine leg for a boundary.
0.4
4
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, FOUR! Three in a row. What a start by Gurbaz. Best of the lot. Very full and on middle, Gurbaz drives it wonderfully down the ground to long off for four runs.
0.3
4
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, FOUR! Another boundary! Angles across a length ball, around off and Gurbaz plays with soft hands, delicately past first slip and to the third man fence.
0.2
4
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, FOUR! Afghanistan are underway! Very full and on middle, Gurbaz flicks it through mid-wicket, past the fielder for a boundary.
0.1
0
Dilshan Madushanka to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, A length ball, outside ofof, Gurbaz plays with an angled bat to backward point.
We are all set. The players are out in the middle. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran to open for the visitors. Dilshan Madushanka to bowl first.
Kusal Mendis says they don't mind batting first. Informs Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana are rested for this game. Reckons the first two games went according to the plan and are looking forward to bowl first.
Hashmatullah Shahidi says they'll bat as the wicket looks good. Informs about the team changes. Reckons their fielding wasn't upto the mark and also lost wickets in tandems in the last game, so they will look to do better in this game.
Sri Lanka (Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (C/WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Akila Dananjaya (In for Wanindu Hasaranga), Dunith Wellalage (In for Maheesh Theekshana), Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan.
Afghanistan (Playing XI) - Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Nabi, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Qais Ahmad.
TOSS - Afghanistan have won the toss and will BAT.
Two comfortable wins for the hosts has seen them seal the series with a game to go. Despite having a series in the bag, they'll be eager to make it three in three. Afghanistan on the other hand, will look to salvage some pride but avoiding the whitewash. Still a lot to play for, let's hope we get a cracker of a game this time around. Stay tuned for the toss and teams.
... MATCH DAY ...
Afghanistan embarked on their tour to Sri Lanka with high hopes and expectations. However, their journey so far hasn't been fruitful. They suffered a defeat in the one-off Test without much of a challenge. Although they displayed great fighting spirit in the first ODI, they ended up on the losing side. In the second game, they were completely outplayed. With winning the series now out of reach, they can only aim to salvage some pride and avoid a whitewash. Struggling without their formidable spin duo of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb ur Rahman, Afghanistan have conceded 300+ totals in both matches. Noor Ahmad and Qais Ahmad have failed to make a significant impact, while pacers Fazalhaq Farooqi and Fareed Ahmad have also struggled. Their batting has been inconsistent too. In the first game, Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai kept them in contention while chasing a massive target with two huge centuries after the top order failed, but couldn't seal the win. In the previous game, Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah got half-centuries, but the rest of the batting lineup failed, resulting in a heavy defeat. Omarzai compensated for his batting failure with excellent bowling, emerging as one of the top all-rounders globally. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi's lack of runs is concerning, and they hope to regain it and perform collectively in the upcoming game to challenge the hosts. On the other hand, Sri Lanka can consider themselves somewhat fortunate, with Pathum Nissanka's sensational double hundred in the first game making the difference. Contributions from Avishka Fernando, who narrowly missed a century, were also crucial. In the last ODI, it was more of a collective effort, with Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Janith Liyanage registering fifties, while Asalanka smashed a brilliant 97. The positive for the Lankans is that every batter is in good form, making them a solid unit. Pramod Madushan starred with the ball in the first game, while Wanindu Hasaranga impressed in the second. Although Maheesh Theekshana hasn't taken a wicket in this series, he aims to change that, while Dilshan Madushanka and Asitha Fernando have played vital supporting roles in the bowling department. The hosts are brimming with confidence and aim for a 3-0 series win, while the Afghans seeks a victory to carry momentum into the T20I series. Let's see who emerges victorious.
Sri Lanka
Avishka Fernando
Bat/Bow
Pathum Nissanka
Bat/Bow
Kusal Mendis
CAP/KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Sadeera Samarawickrama
Bat/Bow
Charith Asalanka
Bat/Bow
Janith Liyanage
Bat/Bow
Dunith Wellalage
Bat/Bow
Akila Dananjaya
Bat/Bow
Asitha Fernando
Bat/Bow
Dilshan Madushanka
Bat/Bow
Pramod Madushan
Bat/Bow
Afghanistan
Ibrahim Zadran
Bat/Bow
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Bat/Bow
Rahmat Shah
Bat/Bow
Hashmatullah Shahidi
CAP/Bat/Bow
Azmatullah Omarzai
Bat/Bow
Mohammad Nabi
Bat/Bow
Sharafuddin Ashraf
Bat/Bow
Ikram Alikhil
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Qais Ahmad
Bat/Bow
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Bat/Bow
Fareed Ahmad
Bat/Bow