England vs Sri Lanka Full Commentary, 3rd Match, 27 September, 2026
COMPLETED / 3rd Match / Kennington Oval
England won by 223 runs
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Player of the match
Tom Banton,
England
Gus Atkinson to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook defensive shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards square leg for 1 run.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Gus Atkinson sends down a sharp delivery, Kamindu Mendis goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly with a steep chase ahead.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 1 (1 runs)
Sonny Baker to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! reverse swing, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Pathum Nissanka c J Cox b S Baker 1 (3) Sonny Baker to Pathum Nissanka, no run, c J Cox b S Baker, Caught out!! outswinger good length on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take the gamble with defensive shot towards slip, edged!! and expertly caught by Jordan Cox. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! bouncer back of length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kusal Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes back and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks push toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 2 (1 runs)
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Four !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump. Kamindu Mendis goes back, hits drive in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 3 (4 runs)
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kusal Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook push, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, goes back, plays defensive shot to the point.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes back and plays off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
End of over 4 (5 runs)
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.
End of over 5 (13 runs)
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger back of 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.
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 6 (9 runs)
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, 3 runs, Kusal Mendis goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 3 runs.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, and Kamindu Mendis hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Kamindu Mendis c BM Duckett b G Atkinson 12 (19) Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, c BM Duckett b G Atkinson, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Kamindu Mendis as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards short mid wicket, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Ben Duckett for a soft dismissal.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
End of over 7 (3 runs)
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward 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 1 run.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the leg stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! reverse swing, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, plays chip shot in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 8 (12 runs)
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep mid wicket region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Kusal Mendis hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Kusal Mendis c T Banton b G Atkinson 35 (26) Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, c T Banton b G Atkinson, Caught out !! knuckle ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes back, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards short mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Tom Banton, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Kusal Mendis.
End of over 9 (5 runs)
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to make a confident , but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards third man for 2 runs.
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes back, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 10 (10 runs)
Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Charith Asalanka 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 deep cover for 1 run.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes back, pushes pull after an off break ball is delivered at a good length by Will Jacks, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.
Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut 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 cover for 1 run.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
End of over 11 (3 runs)
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep point, who halts the ball.
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, 2 runs, Charith Asalanka goes back and plays a well-timed pull 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 mid wicket for 2 runs.
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays push to the point.
End of over 12 (2 runs)
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 bye, Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward, aims to play it, but the ball evades the batter and keeper, they are quick to steal 1 runs off bye.
Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push to the short cover.
Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Charith Asalanka goes forward 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 deep cover for 1 run.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Pavan Rathnayake goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the leg stump, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 13 (3 runs)
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push, towards the short cover for 1 run.
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Jofra Archer sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes back, plays defensive shot.
End of over 14 (3 runs)
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes back and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Liam Dawson sends down a sharp delivery, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Liam Dawson to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Charith Asalanka goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at slip for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and plays push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at slip for 1 run.
Pavan Rathnayake runout (J Archer) 18 (25) Liam Dawson to Charith Asalanka, no run, runout (J Archer), Run out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes back, strikes cut towards slip and sets off for a quick single, but it was a suicidal one. Jofra Archer collects the ball and throws it toward the stumps, and Pavan Rathnayake was well short of his crease. Run out, and what a silly way to get out!
End of over 15 (3 runs)
Joe Root to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes back, tucks push toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Charith Asalanka c J Overton b J Root 7 (19) Joe Root to Charith Asalanka, no run, c J Overton b J Root, Caught out!! off break ball good length on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes back to take the gamble with pull towards mid on, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Jamie Overton. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Joe Root to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Joe Root to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot.
Joe Root to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Joe Root to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 16 (1 runs)
Liam Dawson to Dunith Wellalage, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Dunith Wellalage goes back and tries cut, edged!! in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Dunith Wellalage c S Baker b L Dawson 5 (6) Liam Dawson to Dunith Wellalage, no run, c S Baker b L Dawson, Caught out!! good length on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards slip, edged!! and expertly caught by Sonny Baker. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sachindu Colombage goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Sachindu Colombage goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Sachindu Colombage goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.
End of over 17 (4 runs)
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Janith Liyanage goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push to the mid on.
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
Joe Root to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Sachindu Colombage goes back and slash defensive shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Joe Root to Sachindu Colombage, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push, towards the long on for 1 run.
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage 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 short fine leg for 1 run.
End of over 18 (3 runs)
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, yorker, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push to the short mid wicket.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage goes back 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 deep cover for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, 1 run, , good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push, towards the mid off for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push to the mid on.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sachindu Colombage goes forward, tucks push toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
End of over 19 (3 runs)
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push to the short mid wicket.
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, Four, Four !! , good length, on the off stump, Janith Liyanage hangs in the crease, plays sloge sweep in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, Six, Six !! What a delivery! lands right on the off stump, Janith Liyanage goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Janith Liyanage goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards square leg for 1 run.
Joe Root to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot.
Joe Root to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Joe Root flights a full delivery around off stump. The batter cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.
End of over 20 (11 runs)
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sachindu Colombage goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, , full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push, towards the long off for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push to the short mid wicket.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push to the short cover.
End of over 21 (3 runs)
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Janith Liyanage hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot.
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Janith Liyanage goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Sachindu Colombage goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Jamie Overton to Sachindu Colombage, 1 run, Sachindu Colombage goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 22 (2 runs)
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Liam Dawson sends down a sharp delivery, Sachindu Colombage hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the mid off.
Sachindu Colombage st J Cox b L Dawson 4 (19) Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, st J Cox b L Dawson, Stumped out !! top spinner, good length on the stumps, Sachindu Colombage goes forward, tries to slam it, but Sachindu Colombage fails to make contact with the ball, and Jordan Cox completes the stumping to send Sachindu Colombage back to the dressing room.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot Ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, and Eshan Malinga hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Eshan Malinga goes back 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 third man for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage goes forward to take of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 23 (2 runs)
Janith Liyanage c J Cox b J Overton 19 (20) Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, no run, c J Cox b J Overton, Caught out !! bouncer, good length, on the stumps, Janith Liyanage hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards short fine leg, edged!! and flies straight to Jordan Cox, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Janith Liyanage.
Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, 4 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Asitha Fernando hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 4 runs off leg bye.
Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, 1 run, Asitha Fernando goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a textbook inside out shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Eshan Malinga goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jamie Overton bowls a sharp delivery, and Asitha Fernando goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jamie Overton bowls a sharp delivery, and Asitha Fernando goes back to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
End of over 24 (6 runs)
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Liam Dawson bowls a sharp delivery, and Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Eshan Malinga goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Asitha Fernando hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at mid on, who blocks the ball right away.
End of over 25 (1 runs)
Jamie Overton to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Jamie Overton sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Eshan Malinga goes forward and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
Jamie Overton to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump. Asitha Fernando goes back, hits defensive shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, 1 run, Asitha Fernando goes back and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jamie Overton bowls a sharp delivery, and Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Jamie Overton to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 26 (6 runs)
Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Asitha Fernando goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! good length on the stumps, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Asitha Fernando with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Asitha Fernando c J Overton b L Dawson 6 (9) Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, no run, c J Overton b L Dawson, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Asitha Fernando hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards mid on, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Jamie Overton, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Asitha Fernando.
Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Dilshan Madushanka goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
End of over 27 (1 runs)
Will Jacks to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Will Jacks bowls a sharp delivery, and Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Will Jacks to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, 2 runs, Dilshan Madushanka goes back 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 third man for 2 runs.
Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka goes back, dabs it towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Dilshan Madushanka goes back and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 28 (3 runs)
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga goes back and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, Four, Four !! , good length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga elegantly goes back into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep cover region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Eshan Malinga goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Liam Dawson bowls a sharp delivery, and Dilshan Madushanka goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka goes forward, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
End of over 29 (9 runs)
Eshan Malinga c J Root b WG Jacks 14 (19) Will Jacks to Eshan Malinga, no run, c J Root b WG Jacks, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting sweep towards square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Joe Root, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Eshan Malinga.
Gus Atkinson to Pathum Nissanka, 1 run, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook defensive shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards square leg for 1 run.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Gus Atkinson sends down a sharp delivery, Kamindu Mendis goes forward to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Gus Atkinson lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly with a steep chase ahead.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 1 (1 runs)
Sonny Baker to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! reverse swing, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Pathum Nissanka c J Cox b S Baker 1 (3) Sonny Baker to Pathum Nissanka, no run, c J Cox b S Baker, Caught out!! outswinger good length on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward to take the gamble with defensive shot towards slip, edged!! and expertly caught by Jordan Cox. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! bouncer back of length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kusal Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes back and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks push toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 2 (1 runs)
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Four !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump. Kamindu Mendis goes back, hits drive in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 3 (4 runs)
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kusal Mendis with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 2 runs, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take inswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook push, edged!! and the ball sails towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, goes back, plays defensive shot to the point.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes back and plays off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
End of over 4 (5 runs)
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes back, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.
End of over 5 (13 runs)
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger back of 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.
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards point for 1 run.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident punch that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Kusal Mendis goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Sonny Baker to Kamindu Mendis, Four, Four !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps. Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 6 (9 runs)
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, 3 runs, Kusal Mendis goes back and plays a well-timed pull off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 3 runs.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, and Kamindu Mendis hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Kamindu Mendis c BM Duckett b G Atkinson 12 (19) Gus Atkinson to Kamindu Mendis, no run, c BM Duckett b G Atkinson, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Kamindu Mendis as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards short mid wicket, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Ben Duckett for a soft dismissal.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
End of over 7 (3 runs)
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, 1 run, Kusal Mendis goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Sonny Baker to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward 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 1 run.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the leg stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers flick shot sending it flying to the deep square leg region for a remarkable Maximum!
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Sonny Baker to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! reverse swing, full length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis hangs in the crease, plays chip shot in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 8 (12 runs)
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Gus Atkinson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep mid wicket region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, and Kusal Mendis hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Kusal Mendis c T Banton b G Atkinson 35 (26) Gus Atkinson to Kusal Mendis, no run, c T Banton b G Atkinson, Caught out !! knuckle ball, good length, on the off stump, Kusal Mendis goes back, takes a big risk by attempting pull towards short mid wicket, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Tom Banton, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Kusal Mendis.
End of over 9 (5 runs)
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to make a confident , but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards third man for 2 runs.
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps. Pavan Rathnayake goes forward, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, Four, Four !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes back, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 10 (10 runs)
Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Charith Asalanka 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 deep cover for 1 run.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes back, pushes pull after an off break ball is delivered at a good length by Will Jacks, but the ball goes straight to the fielder for 1 run.
Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut 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 cover for 1 run.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
End of over 11 (3 runs)
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka goes forward, tucks drive toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep point, who halts the ball.
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, 2 runs, Charith Asalanka goes back and plays a well-timed pull 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 mid wicket for 2 runs.
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Charith Asalanka goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays push to the point.
End of over 12 (2 runs)
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 bye, Bye !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward, aims to play it, but the ball evades the batter and keeper, they are quick to steal 1 runs off bye.
Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push to the short cover.
Will Jacks to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Charith Asalanka goes forward 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 deep cover for 1 run.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Pavan Rathnayake goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the leg stump, Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Will Jacks to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 13 (3 runs)
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push, towards the short cover for 1 run.
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Jofra Archer sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Pavan Rathnayake hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
Jofra Archer to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes back, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Jofra Archer to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes back, plays defensive shot.
End of over 14 (3 runs)
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Pavan Rathnayake goes back and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes back to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Liam Dawson sends down a sharp delivery, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Liam Dawson to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, Charith Asalanka goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an arm ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at slip for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Pavan Rathnayake, 1 run, Pavan Rathnayake goes forward and plays push off an off break ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, edged!! and the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at slip for 1 run.
Pavan Rathnayake runout (J Archer) 18 (25) Liam Dawson to Charith Asalanka, no run, runout (J Archer), Run out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes back, strikes cut towards slip and sets off for a quick single, but it was a suicidal one. Jofra Archer collects the ball and throws it toward the stumps, and Pavan Rathnayake was well short of his crease. Run out, and what a silly way to get out!
End of over 15 (3 runs)
Joe Root to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes back, tucks push toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Charith Asalanka c J Overton b J Root 7 (19) Joe Root to Charith Asalanka, no run, c J Overton b J Root, Caught out!! off break ball good length on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes back to take the gamble with pull towards mid on, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Jamie Overton. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Joe Root to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Joe Root to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot.
Joe Root to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Joe Root to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Dunith Wellalage goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
End of over 16 (1 runs)
Liam Dawson to Dunith Wellalage, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Dunith Wellalage goes back and tries cut, edged!! in the gap towards deep fine leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Dunith Wellalage c S Baker b L Dawson 5 (6) Liam Dawson to Dunith Wellalage, no run, c S Baker b L Dawson, Caught out!! good length on the off stump, Dunith Wellalage hangs in the crease to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards slip, edged!! and expertly caught by Sonny Baker. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Sachindu Colombage goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Sachindu Colombage goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Sachindu Colombage goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.
End of over 17 (4 runs)
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Janith Liyanage goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push to the mid on.
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 1 run.
Joe Root to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, Sachindu Colombage goes back and slash defensive shot towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Joe Root to Sachindu Colombage, 1 run, off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push, towards the long on for 1 run.
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage 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 short fine leg for 1 run.
End of over 18 (3 runs)
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, yorker, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push to the short mid wicket.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage goes back 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 deep cover for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, 1 run, , good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push, towards the mid off for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push to the mid on.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Sachindu Colombage goes forward, tucks push toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
End of over 19 (3 runs)
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push to the short mid wicket.
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, Four, Four !! , good length, on the off stump, Janith Liyanage hangs in the crease, plays sloge sweep in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, Six, Six !! What a delivery! lands right on the off stump, Janith Liyanage goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers and sends it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum!
Joe Root to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, An accurately pitched on the stumps, Janith Liyanage goes forward to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards square leg for 1 run.
Joe Root to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot.
Joe Root to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Joe Root flights a full delivery around off stump. The batter cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.
End of over 20 (11 runs)
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage goes forward and plays a well-timed push off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Sachindu Colombage goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, , full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push, towards the long off for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays push to the short mid wicket.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays push to the short cover.
End of over 21 (3 runs)
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot Ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Janith Liyanage hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot.
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Janith Liyanage goes forward and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage goes back to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Sachindu Colombage goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
Jamie Overton to Sachindu Colombage, 1 run, Sachindu Colombage goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.
End of over 22 (2 runs)
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Liam Dawson sends down a sharp delivery, Sachindu Colombage hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the mid off.
Sachindu Colombage st J Cox b L Dawson 4 (19) Liam Dawson to Sachindu Colombage, no run, st J Cox b L Dawson, Stumped out !! top spinner, good length on the stumps, Sachindu Colombage goes forward, tries to slam it, but Sachindu Colombage fails to make contact with the ball, and Jordan Cox completes the stumping to send Sachindu Colombage back to the dressing room.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot Ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, and Eshan Malinga hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Eshan Malinga goes back 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 third man for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Janith Liyanage goes forward to take of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 23 (2 runs)
Janith Liyanage c J Cox b J Overton 19 (20) Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, no run, c J Cox b J Overton, Caught out !! bouncer, good length, on the stumps, Janith Liyanage hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting pull towards short fine leg, edged!! and flies straight to Jordan Cox, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Janith Liyanage.
Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, 4 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Asitha Fernando hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 4 runs off leg bye.
Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, 1 run, Asitha Fernando goes back to take fast ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a textbook inside out shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Eshan Malinga goes back and plays a well-timed cut off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jamie Overton bowls a sharp delivery, and Asitha Fernando goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jamie Overton bowls a sharp delivery, and Asitha Fernando goes back to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
End of over 24 (6 runs)
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga goes forward and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Liam Dawson bowls a sharp delivery, and Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Eshan Malinga goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Asitha Fernando hangs in the crease, tucks it toward the fielder at mid on, who blocks the ball right away.
End of over 25 (1 runs)
Jamie Overton to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, back of length, on the stumps, Jamie Overton sends down a delivery outside the stumps, and Eshan Malinga goes forward and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.
Jamie Overton to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump. Asitha Fernando goes back, hits defensive shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Jamie Overton to Asitha Fernando, 1 run, Asitha Fernando goes back and plays a well-timed inside out shot off an outswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long off for 1 run.
Jamie Overton to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Jamie Overton bowls a sharp delivery, and Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Jamie Overton to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
End of over 26 (6 runs)
Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Asitha Fernando goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! good length on the stumps, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Asitha Fernando with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Asitha Fernando c J Overton b L Dawson 6 (9) Liam Dawson to Asitha Fernando, no run, c J Overton b L Dawson, Caught out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Asitha Fernando hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting sloge sweep towards mid on, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Jamie Overton, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Asitha Fernando.
Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Dilshan Madushanka goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
End of over 27 (1 runs)
Will Jacks to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Will Jacks bowls a sharp delivery, and Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Will Jacks to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed sweep off an delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, 2 runs, Dilshan Madushanka goes back 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 third man for 2 runs.
Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, goes forward, plays defensive shot to the short cover.
Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka goes back, dabs it towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Dilshan Madushanka goes back and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 28 (3 runs)
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga goes back and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, Four, Four !! , good length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga elegantly goes back into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep cover region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Eshan Malinga goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Liam Dawson bowls a sharp delivery, and Dilshan Madushanka goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka goes forward, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
End of over 29 (9 runs)
Eshan Malinga c J Root b WG Jacks 14 (19) Will Jacks to Eshan Malinga, no run, c J Root b WG Jacks, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting sweep towards square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Joe Root, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Eshan Malinga.