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Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Commentary
ZIM • 1st innings
82/10
SL • 2nd innings
88/1
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10.1
0
Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva
Fuller on off. Dhananjaya de Silva drives it but straight to the cover fielder for no runs. 6 runs needed for Sri Lanka.
10.2
4
Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva
FOUR! Poor effort at the backward point has cost them hard! Short delivery on off. Dhananjaya de Silva stays back and chops it to the left of the backward point fielder. The fielder was late to dive to his left and Dhananjaya de Silva finds a boundary.
10.3
0
Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva
Fuller once again. Dhananjaya de Silva drills it straight to the covers.
10.4
1
Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva
Short delivery on stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva holds back and nudges it towards the mid-wicket region for one.
10.5
6
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka
SIX! Pathum Nissanka finishes things off in style! Sikandar Raza serves this one fuller and into the stumps, Pathum Nissanka kneels down and slog-sweeps this one perfectly over mid-wicket for a maximum to seal the series. SRI LANKA WIN BY 9 WICKETS!
9.1
1
Sean Williams to Pathum Nissanka
Comes from over the wicket and darts this one on a length, drifting down the leg stump line, Pathum Nissanka flicks it to the leg side off the pads for a single.
9.2
0
Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva
Floats this one up and into the stumps, Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it on the front foot.
9.3
4
Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva
FOUR! Dhananjaya de Silva is taking Sri Lanka closer to victory now. Sean Williams overpitches this one around middle and leg, Dhananjaya de Silva takes away his front foot and sweeps it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
9.4
2
Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva
Pitches this one just a tad short and around middle and off, Dhananjaya de Silva gets on the back foot and taps it towards deep covers. Dhananjaya de Silva calls for two and sprints after the single. Pathum Nissanka throws in a dive at the non-striker's end to compete the double.
9.5
0
Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva
Pitches this one a fraction shorter and quicker into middle and leg, Dhananjaya de Silva tries to stab it down the leg side but fails to connect. The ball hits the pads and trickles away towards point.
9.6
1
Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva
Fuller and into the stumps again, Dhananjaya de Silva taps it with soft hands towards covers and sprints to the other end.
Till Now Score: 77/1
(10 Overs)
de Silva
10(11)
P Nissanka
33(22)
S Williams
2-0-13-1
Over 10 ·77 Runs
1
0
4
2
0
1
8.1
1
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka
Quick and flatter, on stumps and short. Pathum Nissanka milks it towards the backward square leg for a single.
8.2
1
Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva
Short delivery on stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva flicks it from his crease towards the vacant square leg region for a single. There was a bit of confusion between the batters, but no harm done. However, a direct hit at the non-striker's end and DDS would have been a goner.
8.3
1
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka
Fuller around off. Pathum Nissanka steers it from the right of the keeper and gets a single. 16 runs needed.
8.4
0
Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva
Flatter and short on the stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva blocks it down the ground.
8.5
0
Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva
Flatter one, outside off. Dhananjaya de Silva tries to chop but misses it all.
8.6
2
Sikandar Raza to Dhananjaya de Silva
In air... but safe! Short delivery on stumps. Dhananjaya de Silva tries to heave it to is on side but gets the outer part of his bar. The ball is in air but lands safely in deep fine leg region. Double taken.
Till Now Score: 69/1
(9 Overs)
de Silva
3(6)
P Nissanka
32(21)
S Raza
2-0-14-0
Over 9 ·69 Runs
1
1
1
0
0
2
7.1
4
Sean Williams to Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! What a nice shot to welcome Sean Williams. An overpitched delivery just around off, Pathum Nissanka makes room and goes inside out over covers for a boundary.
7.2
1
Sean Williams to Pathum Nissanka
Tossed up and into the stumps, Pathum Nissanka taps it to long on for a single.
7.3
0
Sean Williams to Kusal Mendis
Bowls this one flatter and into the stumps, Kusal Mendis defends it on the front foot.
7.4
W
Sean Williams to Kusal Mendis
OUT! BOLWED'EM! Sean Williams draws first blood with an absolute ripper! A dream dismissal for a left-arm orthodox. This is pushed through quicker, full and on middle, grips and turns away sharply, Kusal Mendis looks to play with the angle to the leg side, but plays completely down the wrong line and closes the bat face early too as the ball goes through and rattles the top of off pole. Kusal Mendis will be a bit disappointed as he would have liked to see his team through by staying till the end.
7.5
0
Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva
Tossed up around off stump line, Dhananjaya de Silva pushes it to covers for no runs.
7.6
0
Sean Williams to Dhananjaya de Silva
Finishes off the over well. Pitches this one fuller and around off again, Dhananjaya de Silva drives it to cover.
Till Now Score: 64/1
(8 Overs)
de Silva
0(2)
P Nissanka
30(19)
S Williams
1-0-5-1
Over 8 ·64 Runs
4
1
0
W
0
0
6.1
1
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka
Short one, a bit straighter, around off. Pathum Nissanka hols back and punches it towards the long on for one.
6.2
1
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis
Short and on stumps. Kusal Mendis pulls it low and gently towards the deep square leg for a single.
6.3
1
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka
Full toss, on the stumps. Pathum Nissanka punches it without much foot work towards long on.
6.4
1
Sikandar Raza to Kusal Mendis
Short and on off. Kusal Mendis goes deep into his crease and helps it towards his on side for a single.
6.5
4
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Beautiful from Pathum Nissanka! Fuller delivery on the stumps. Pathum Nissanka reverse sweeps the delivery uppishly and lobs it over the cover region for a boundary.
6.6
1
Sikandar Raza to Pathum Nissanka
Tossed delivery, fuller on off. Pathum Nissanka nudges it towards the long on for a single.
Till Now Score: 59/0
(7 Overs)
P Nissanka
25(17)
K Mendis
33(25)
S Raza
1-0-9-0
Over 7 ·59 Runs
1
1
1
1
4
1
5.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis
Hurls from around the wicket and bangs it on a length outside off at 133 clicks, Kusal Mendis cuts it to point for no run.
5.2
0
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis
Pitches this one just short of a length, angling into the right-hander over middle and leg, Kusal Mendis pulls it to square leg.
5.3
1
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis
Fuller and into the off stump, Kusal Mendis knocks it to mid off for a single.
5.4
0
Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka
Comes from over the wicket this time and bowls this one short and shaping away a bit at 126 clicks, Pathum Nissanka stands tall and tries to pull it square on the leg side but gets beaten due to the lack of pace. The ball hits the right of his helmet and trickles to short third man. They get the single and it's called Leg byes.
5.5
6
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis
SIX! Top shot that. Richard Ngarava drops his length short and off the deck. He misses his line a bit and drifts it down the leg side. Kusal Mendis hops back and pulls it to get a top edge over the fine leg fence for a maximum.
5.6
0
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis
Slower ball to end the over and the Powerplay. Richard Ngarava bowls this one fuller and into the stumps with no pace, Kusal Mendis taps it to mid-wicket for no run. Sri Lanka are cruising through the chase.
Till Now Score: 50/0
(6 Overs)
K Mendis
31(23)
P Nissanka
18(13)
R Ngarava
3-0-22-0
Over 6 ·50 Runs
0
0
1
0
6
0
4.1
4
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Kusal Mendis greets Wellington Masakadza with a boundary! He starts his spell with a short delivery, outside off, Kusal Mendis gets on top of the bounce and smacks it through point for four runs.
4.2
1
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis
Short again and on middle, Kusal Mendis pulls it towards deep mid-wicket where the fielder fumbles but it is only a single.
4.3
1
Wellington Masakadza to Pathum Nissanka
Short once more, on leg, Pathum Nissanka nudges it wide of mid on for a run.
4.4
4
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis
FOUR! A poor delivery and rightly punished! Wellington Masakadza drags his length back again, on middle, Kusal Mendis rocks back quickly, waits for it and thumps it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for another boundary.
4.5
0
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis
Tossed up, full and on off, Kusal Mendis blocks it out to the off side.
4.6
1
Wellington Masakadza to Kusal Mendis
Flighted, full and on off, Kusal Mendis tries to drive but gets an inside edge towards mid-wicket for one.
Till Now Score: 42/0
(5 Overs)
K Mendis
24(18)
P Nissanka
18(12)
W Masakadza
1-0-11-0
Over 5 ·42 Runs
4
1
1
4
0
1
Wellington Masakadza is into the attack now.
0
Halt! The physio comes in for a mandatory concussion check as Pathum Nissanka got hit on the helmet on the previous ball. We are good to continue now.
0
Dhananjaya de Silva walks out to bat at number 3.
0
Right then, that is it from this game and the series as well. Sri Lanka sealed the series with a dominating win while Zimbabwe can take a few positives from this tour as they have played some competitive cricket here. The trophy has been handed to Wanindu Hasaranga who joins his team, and all of them celebrate together by posing for some pictures behind the 'CHAMPIONS' banner. Zimbabwe will have a bit of rest now while next up for Sri Lanka is the One-off Test against Afghanistan which will start on 2nd February, Friday at 10 am IST (4.30 am GMT), but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to the game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
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3.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis
Run out chance...missed! This is fuller and on off, slower too, Kusal Mendis knocks it towards mid off, Pathum Nissanka sets off for the run and is halfway through when Mendis sends him back, Sikandar Raza collects and has all the time in the world but misses his shy at the bowler's end. Pathum Nissanka was nowhere near the crease, but the ball now goes in the deep and the batters get the single.
3.2
4
Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Good shot! Blessing Muzarabani lands this on a hard length and on middle, Pathum Nissanka picks it up and heaves it wide of deep square leg. the fielder runs to his left and puts in a valiant effort as the ball goes over the ropes for a boundary.
3.3
1
Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka
Short of a length and outside off, Pathum Nissanka tries to cut it, but gets a bottom edge past the keeper towards third man for one.
3.4
4
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Kusal Mendis finds the fence now! Blessing Muzarabani lands this short and on middle, sits up nicely for the batter, Kusal Mendis picks up the length early and pulls it away towards the deep mid-wicket fence for another boundary.
3.5
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis
Lenght delivery outside off. Kusal Mendis holds back and steers it straight to the backward point for no runs.
3.6
1
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis
Back of a length, outside off. Kusal Mendis heaves it from the inner part of his bat towards the cover region and gets a single.
Till Now Score: 31/0
(4 Overs)
K Mendis
14(13)
P Nissanka
17(11)
B Muzarabani
2-0-16-0
Over 4 ·31 Runs
1
4
1
4
0
1
2.1
4
Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Top shot! Richard Ngarava lands this back of a length and just outside off, Pathum Nissanka gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it through point for a cracking boundary.
2.2
1
Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka
Short of a length and on off, slower too, Pathum Nissanka stabs it towards covers where the fielder lets it through. Only a single taken.
2.3
1
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis
Pitched up and on middle, Kusal Mendis drills it down the ground where the ball hits the foot of Richard Ngarava and rolls behind. They cross. Unlucky for Mendis as it would have been a boundary had it not hit the foot of the bowler.
2.4
4
Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka
FOUR! Easy pickings! Richard Ngarava bangs this short but down the leg side with no protection in the deep, Pathum Nissanka swivels and hooks it nicely over short fine leg for a boundary.
2.5
0
Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka
This is on a hard length and outside off, Pathum Nissanka cuts it hard but straight to covers.
2.6
0
Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka
Richard Ngarava takes pace off and bangs this onto the pitch, Pathum Nissanka goes through his pull way early as the ball rolls off his off his gloves behind the stumps, Mendis sets off for the run but is sent back, the fielder picks up and hits the stumps at the bowler's end but Mendis gets in. The replay confirms the same.
Till Now Score: 20/0
(3 Overs)
P Nissanka
12(9)
K Mendis
8(9)
R Ngarava
2-0-15-0
Over 3 ·20 Runs
4
1
1
4
0
0
1.1
1
Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka
Blessing Muzarabani begins with a full delivery, on off, Pathum Nissanka taps it in front of covers for a quick single.
1.2
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis
Jaffa! Blessing Muzarabani lands this on a good length and around off, jags back in a long way, Kusal Mendis looks to play at it but gets cut in half as the ball goes closely past the inside edge, the keeper dives to his left to make a good stop.
1.3
0
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis
Back of a length and outside off, shaping away, Kusal Mendis tries to cut it away, but misses due to the extra bounce.
1.4
1
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis
Short of a length and around leg, Kusal Mendis whips it away towards fine leg for a run.
1.5
1
Blessing Muzarabani to Pathum Nissanka
Pitched up and on the pads again, Pathum Nissanka clips it through square leg for another run.
1.6
2
Blessing Muzarabani to Kusal Mendis
Buzzers! This is on a hard length and on leg, Kusal Mendis flicks it towards square leg for a quick run, the fielder has a shy at the batter's end but misses with the fielder backing up, fumbling and allowing the second run.
Till Now Score: 10/0
(2 Overs)
K Mendis
7(8)
P Nissanka
3(4)
B Muzarabani
1-0-5-0
Over 2 ·10 Runs
1
0
0
1
1
2
0.1
0
Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka
Richard Ngarava starts with a back-of-a-length delivery, on off, Pathum Nissanka dabs it straight to point.
0.2
1
Richard Ngarava to Pathum Nissanka
Sri Lanka gets underway! This is on a hard length and on off, Pathum Nissanka hops up and drops it in front of point for a quick single.
0.3
0
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis
On a length and around off, Kusal Mendis pushes it towards cover-point and calls for the run, but is sent back.
0.4
4
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis
FOUR! Gets it through! Richard Ngarava lands this short of a length and outside off, Kusal Mendis stays back and punches it hard and wide of covers, the fielder dives to his left but fails to stop it as the ball races to the fence for a boundary.
0.5
0
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis
Fuller one and on off again, Kusal Mendis drives it firmly but the fielder at extra covers makes a fine diving stop.
0.6
0
Richard Ngarava to Kusal Mendis
Touch fuller again, on leg this time, Kusal Mendis looks to heave it across the line, but misses and gets hit on the pads.
Till Now Score: 5/0
(1 Overs)
K Mendis
4(4)
P Nissanka
1(2)
R Ngarava
1-0-5-0
Over 1 ·5 Runs
0
1
0
4
0
0